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The First Railroads: Atlas of Early Railroads

Derek Hayes - Firefly Books
Format: Paperback

A highly illustrated volume tracing the emergence of modern railways. Praise for the author's previous title, America Discovered: "Hayes offers more than just the state's emergent political boundaries and geological elevations. He presents a fascinating, map-based chronicle...
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Natural Beauty

DK Publishing - DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley)
Format: Hardcover

Looking for natural remedies that actually work? Natural Beauty is your resource for natural and organic products that give you the results that you want. Want healthy skin? Looking for clear skin without harmful chemicals? Natural Beauty is your guide to everything from home remedies to natural...
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From No-knead to Sourdough: A Simpler Approach to Handmade Bread

Victoria Redhed Miller - New Society Publishers
Format: Paperback

Create delicious, healthy breads in your own kitchen - no experience requiredIs there any food that evokes pleasant memories and warm feelings more than bread? It's the most basic of foods, yet many of us are intimidated by the prospect of making our own. "Artisan" bread,...
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Furniture Care: Repairing & Restoring Tables: Professional Techniques To Bring Your Furniture Back To Life

William Cook - Lorenz Books
Format: Hardcover

An expert practical guide to the essential restoration techniques for antique tables, shown in unique step-by-step photography. Includes how to dismantle, reassemble, repair, restore, polish, wax and stain.
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Art of Chainsaw Carving, Second Edition: An Insider's Look at 22 Artists Working Against the Grain

Jessie Groeschen - Fox Chapel Publishing; Second Edition edition
Format: Paperback

Excitement, danger, and beauty are just three of the essential elements of chainsaw carving. This creative woodcarving method is capturing the attention of a growing number of artists and enthusiasts. International chainsaw competitions and performances, attended by large crowds, are helping...
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2018 US/BNA Postage Stamp Catalog

WHITMAN PUBLISHING. - Whitman Publishing, LLC
Format: Hardcover

The ultimate price guide and reference book! H.E. Harris s 2018 US/BNA Postage Stamp Catalog gives you reliable information on the stamps in your collection. Inside this high-quality, hardcover spiral-bound book, you ll find current market prices for the United States, U.S. possessions...
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Fat Quarter Patchwork Quilts: 12 Beginner Patterns to make with Precut Bundles

Stephanie Soebbing - Landauer; First edition
Format: Paperback

to create beautiful quilts from your fat quarter stash of various styles, each easy to create for quilters of every level to take the intimidating guesswork out of choosing a color scheme yourselfEssential techniques and special treatments including custom ruler work, free-motion, and straight-line...
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Knit Your First Baby Blanket: 14 Easy-to-Stitch Projects for True Beginners

Marly Bird - Leisure Arts
Format: Paperback

Learn the basics of knitting with 14 fresh and colourful patterns for babies. Easy projects and super simple instructions help beginners get started.
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Documents That Changed the Way We Live

Joseph Janes - Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Format: Hardcover

Documents are milestones and markers of human activity, part of who and what we are. Our story can be told through the objects, profound and trivial, famous and forgotten, by which we remember and are remembered. Documents That Changed the Way We Live examines dozens of compelling stories...
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The Women's Guide to Motorcycling: Everything a Woman Needs to Know About Bikes, Equipment, Riding, and Safety

Lynda Lahman - Lumina Media
Format: Print book

Recent statistics show that approximately 12 percent of motorcycle owners are women and that close to 25 percent of motorcycle riders are women. While it's still a male-dominated field, the number of female bikers has increased by more than 25 percent in just five years, showing that...
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