Schiffer publishing apr 2011 (19 Ergebnisse)

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Leonard Calvert was a quiet boy who grew up in England. When he was grown, Leonard went to Newfoundland with his father, George Calvert, the first Lord Baltimore, and fought French privateers. When his father died, Cecil became the second Lord Baltimore, and led the first colonists to settle in Maryland. Leonard was just twenty-seven-years old when he became Maryland's first governor. He faced fierce Indians, unfriendly Virginia fur traders, and plundering pirates who wanted to chase him out of Maryland and take the colony away from the Calverts. Middle grades-ages 10-13.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Tucson, Arizona, is home to a diverse population that lives in tandem with the environment. It's also where the high Sonoran Desert gives way to towering sky islands to create one of the most picturesque settings to ever host a major metropolitan era. With 117 eye-catching photos, this historic city comes to life. Tour Barrio Viejo, Tucson's oldest neighborhood, and visit the La Pilita Museum, Fox Tucson Theatre, and Hotel Congress - where the infamous John Dillinger stayed. See the historic Mission San Xavier del Bac and the popular Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum while taking in the breathtaking landscape, including Mount Lemmon, that has captivated both residents and tourists for centuries. A great keepsake that you'll enjoy viewing again and again.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - This botanical guide to the greater Atlanta region is teeming with more than 200 color photographs, informative gardening tips, and fun facts and stories about the diverse garden flora of the area. Gardeners from Atlanta to Athens, Columbus to Augusta, Macon to Rome, and beyond will find a comprehensive guide to nearly 130 species of flowers, shrubs, deciduous trees, and evergreens. Not only does the guide offer details about the ideal soil and light conditions for these species, it also delves into their history, folklore, and mythology. Whether used as an identification guide, gardening reference, or as an informative and entertaining botanical encyclopedia, green thumbs from all over will appreciate the abundance of Atlanta's plant life. A perfect guide for gardeners, landscape designers, and those interested in ethnobotany.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Osprey Adventure describes the heroics of a boy and his biologist father who save a young osprey from certain death. Young Pete is concerned when he spies a trash bag in an osprey nest. He and his dad boat around the bird's channel marker and learn that, not only does the raptor's home contain trash, but one of the fish hawks has become tangled in fishing line and is gravely ill. This story is based on the work of a real hero, Pete McGowan, a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Chesapeake Bay Field Office biologist, who has studied osprey for years. He believes that half or more of all osprey nests on the bay and surrounding rivers contain fishing lines, or similar cordage material. This story describes a big problem among these well-known birds of prey. Happily, ospreys are making a comeback after being nearly eradicated by pesticides in the 1970s, but fishing line and balloon ribbon have become serious threats to the well-being of chicks and adults. Early reader-ages 5-8.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Don't let Cincinnati's size fool you - it has plenty to offer residents looking to spend a lazy day exploring their hometown and tourists taking their first jaunt to the Queen City. With a world-class zoo, fantastic art galleries, and museums chock-full of interesting displays and special events, there's something here for everyone. Accompanied by 97 color images, this guidebook takes you to the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains, the landmarks of Piatt Castles and Stetson House, and explores the Buckeye State's history in aviation. Whether you're spending the day or a long weekend, Cincinnati and its surrounding areas are bound to amuse and intrigue.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Step down a little closer; you don't want to miss a thing. Join fifty-year sideshow veteran, Rick West, on a strange and wonderful trip through behind-the-scenes tales of his life as a showman. The strange, the bizarre, the unusual comprise this engaging memoir bursting at the seams with rare images of two-headed cows, Bigfoot creatures, pickled punks, showgirls, humongous hogs, 3,500-pound steers, and much, much more. From attending the Ozark Empire Fair at age five to revealing the true story behind Frank Hansen's infamous Minnesota Iceman, the author takes the reader into the world of America's sideshows and midway grind shows. It's all here; it's all on the inside. See it now or miss it forever. It's showtime.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Learn the art of sculpting soapstone. The softness of the material makes it easy to work with using basic, simple tools. Soapstone also produces beautiful colorful results when polished. Carve a rabbit or a snail. Sculpt a flower, a heart, or a butterfly. Make a bowl. With 737 color images, patterns to guide you, and step-by-step directions, sculptors of any age and skill level can easily accomplish these 11 fun projects. Chapters include sculpting techniques, how to select the right piece of soapstone, and tips on how to handle bruising and chipping of the stone. Artists of all trades, especially woodworkers, will be enamored with this artform once they see how easy it is.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Windpower remains one of the world's most developed forms of renewable energy, and the oceans offer room for considerable expansion. This comprehensive survey features over 140 striking photos and illustrations that examine the history of wind turbine technology's association with coastal breezes and the current movement of putting turbines into the water. Europe has taken the lead in this abundant offshore wind energy, but North America and Asia are expected to catch up in the next 10 to 20 years. The process of building an offshore wind farm is explored. The color images help illuminate the text and inspire the imagination. An extensive list of resources enables individuals, businesses, and advocates to tap into wind as a free, natural, and clean source of energy. For all who have dreamed of utilizing the Earth's natural, renewable energy without polluting the environment or endangering wildlife, this book is for you.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Be part of a ground-breaking unified theory of psychology, quantum physics, and metaphysics defined as the Psychology of Universal Mind and an equal system of energy vital to the human psyche. The complete explanation of how healing the connections between Universal Mind, the true self, and experiences will open your path to self-realization. Discover what Universal Mind is, what energy is, how energy flows, and what blocks it from flowing. Learn to heal relationships and the self by curing the connection with the true self and making outer experiences complete. Through real-life cases and experiential exercises, find out how energy is moved through the mechanics of Universal Mind, how to unblock energy, and create flow of energy through your own healing. Make the most of your skills, abilities, and talents for self expression by utilizing the Universal Mind.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Over 250 photos and eloquent text reveal the majesty of Virginia's James River. Explore the river from its humble beginnings on private property to the point where it meets one of the nation's busiest seaports. See Class V rapids in the heart of Richmond as nowhere else in America. The text includes a final interview of country music legend Jimmy Dean, which took place a short time before his death, and whose estate and final resting place are on the James River. Read remarks from U.S. Senator Mark Warner and other government officials about the river's importance to Virginia. Learn the historical significance of this beautiful natural resource through anecdotal notes and period photographs.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - This unique reference guide covers all 822 lighthouses in the United States in a detailed, 28 page chart including where each lighthouse is located, when it was first lit, height and type, focal plane, the body of water served, current lens status, nearest town, and the lighthouse name. Over 60 striking color images of lighthouses across the United States are included. Additional information covers lighthouses of all sizes, lightships, lighthouse lenses, lighthouse keepers, recycled lighthouses, and includes a resource guide providing links to various lighthouse societies and groups. Further, important information is included on how to volunteer to work with and help save America's treasured lighthouses. This book will be a valuable resource for anyone with an interest in America's lighthouses and her nautical history.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Take an adventure into the abandoned structures of the American mid-Atlantic region through 560 startling photos and compelling text. These surreal images were captured in abandoned power plants, mental asylums, military bases, prisons, hospitals, schools, and cathedrals. Explore St. Elizabeth's Hospital in Washington, D.C.; Baltimore's Westport Power Plant and American Brewery; St. Mary's College in Ilchester, Maryland; Pittsburgh's Saints Peter and Paul Church; the Maryland Point Observatory military installation; Lorton Prison in Virginia; and the Enchanted Forest amusement park in Ellicott City, Maryland. Anyone who has ever wondered what happens to buildings when an organization closes its doors and turns out the lights for the last time will be fascinated by these images. Exploring these forgotten locations, according to the author, is like 'being in another world, a surreal dream where people just disappeared and left everything behind.'.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - With 370 detailed photos and insightful text, readers are introduced to the internationally renowned hooked rug artist, Heather Ritchie, and her creations. Bringing her unique style to this traditional craft, this book explains how she created each rug and provides valuable insights into her techniques. Heather has transformed a basic handicraft into an art form of great subtlety. Stories told in this book relate to over twenty of Heather's favorite 'memory rugs' that reflect her experience in intimate style. These include anecdotes about 'Guiding Light,' which tells how she, at five years old, would walk with her newly-blind father, helping him learn to navigate his home town; 'Paradise Garden,' based on the last photo of her mother; and 'Origins and Identity,' with details of Heather's work in The Gambia teaching blind people to make rugs. This is an inspirational book for anyone entranced by the rug hooker's art.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Fifty years have changed our view of space. The spin-off technologies from the world's space programs have an ever increasing influence on our daily lives. While early spaceflights were mainly nationalistic demonstrations of power, today a wide range of scientific or technological objectives are carried out in space through international cooperation. Commercial missions are also funded by the private sector. Space is now a scientific laboratory, a marketplace, and a workplace. This book describes the latest developments in spaceflight and looks toward humanity's future beyond Earth. Over 400 vivid color photos and illustrations present spaceflight's past, present, and future. Complex scientific and technical aspects of the world's space programs are explained in understandable terms. Current research and trends, along with new applications, are discussed. Welcome to the very real final frontier and all the possibilities for its productive, cooperative use.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Pinball-ology! For enthusiasts, collectors, or anyone who has flipped, bumped, or banked a silver ball, the 3rd revised edition of pinball amusements has arrived! Extensive historical research details the progression of pinball over the decades, with updated statistics and pricing values. Learn about the historic changes from electromechanical to solid state components, sounds to talking machines, all about flippers and bumpers, and world pinball information for this favorite pastime. Full-color photos of vintage 1930s through and including contemporary pinball machines are shown along with how-to tricks and slingshot treats. Varied themes are explored touching popular icons such as Indiana Jones, Charlie's Angels, and Flash Gordon, but wider topics such as cowboys and Indians, outer space, or beautiful women are here, too. A video-pinball list, video modes, and historical summary are included.Tilt.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Finally, here is the first complete biography of the important Navajo painter, Quincy Tahoma (1917-1956). Over 260 beautiful full color images of his paintings complement the dramatic story told of his life and career as one of the best artists of his generation. Tahoma's life journey includes early adoption, recognition of his unique talent, and a meteoric rise to fame in the Santa Fe art world followed by alcoholism. Following research into spotty records, the authors completed this compelling true story through oral histories from over 50 people, most of whom knew Tahoma personally. This book includes his work from his formative years discovering art at the Santa Fe Indian School to his winning the coveted Philbrook Award. The paintings display the range of the artist's considerable talents, from the tranquil scene of a napping baby antelope to action-packed buffalo hunts. Many of the pieces shown in the book have never before been seen in public. …

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - When today's Barbie doll® collector puts together an outfit for the world's most fashionable doll, they soon find out that the bulk of the value lies in the shoes, hats, gloves, jewelry, and other important accessories. This reference guide is decked out with more than 1,700 images of accessories for Barbie, Skipper®, Francie®, Ken®, and other fashionable dolls that were available from 1959 to 1972. Complete with values and a cross-referenced description of the outfits each accessory came with, this identification guide is an authority for collectors and a fun addition to any fashionista's library.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Where the preceding two books of this pioneer series focused on the World War I German aviators featured on Sanke postcards, this final volume examines additional postcard presentations of First World War German airmen as published by Liersch, NPG, Hoffmann, Rothenberg and other more obscure companies. Once again, the author looks in detail at where, why and by whom the photographs were taken as well as why and when they were published in postcard form. An extensive number of related photographs are also included, many of them rarely if ever seen by the modern public. This volume - and indeed the entire set - provides a treasure trove of biographical information, historical data and photographic images that makes it a 'must-have' for all World War I aviation enthusiasts.…

Kombiprodukt. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Deepen intuitive, psychic knowledge with this working journal and image cards as you participate in a visual, artistic approach to creating insightful, spiritual intelligence. Forty unique cards will activate creative thinking, allowing you to access your personal unconscious memory as you journal. Intuitive knowing springs from personal experience, while visual journaling will guide you toward discovering your inner realms. The cards provide a deeper understanding of life's situations when used to conduct personal readings. Shaping new ways to see life's situations, the cards will lead you to understand personal meanings. Apply intuitive intelligence to current and important pathways. Take an adventurous and enlightening journey through your own consciousness--you may be surprised who you find there! Includes cards and journal. Card dimensions: 6' x 9'.…