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The definitive guide to preserving food using modern kitchen appliances to achieve the age-old practice of dehydration.

Making the classic French pastry at home is much easier with the help one of Europe's top pastry chefs and hundreds of step-by-step instructions and colour photographs.

HISTORY SOURCES QUALITIES BENEFITS. A graduate gemologists lavishly illustrated journey through the history, romance and craft of diamonds, covering mining, cutting, evaluating and jewellery.

Revised second edition of the beautifully illustrated and definitive guide to the world's teas and tea growing districts.

The story of a mother's love for her son and how it never changes however old he is.

Ideal reference for dog lovers with information, colour illustrations, tables and charts for over 450 breeds, ancient and modern, from all over the world (including designer dogs and rare breeds).

The definitve photographic history of the National Basketball Association (the men's professional basketball league in North America) which celebrates the most iconic moments and greatest stories.

Graphic War is a superb collection of top-secret drawings, including training manuals and colourful wartime posters, from World War II.

Revised and expanded edition of the complete guide to making your own canoe paddles, now with 16 pages of colour photographs.

A meticulously illustrated reconstruction of the legendary ship and its fateful voyage, featuring fold-out gatefolds and tipped-in Titanic memorabilia and ephemera.

"A history of the dirigible around the World, from preWW1 to WW2."--

"A guide to minerals, gems, and rocks with 800 color photos, important mineralogical properties, use, and occurrence, and information on similar minerals and their differentiation. Identifies over 700 minerals, gems, and rocks using the proven classification: streak color, degree of hardness, and origin"--Adapted from back cover.

A young athlete's guide to the sport of cheerleading and an effective teaching aid for coaches and teachers, illustrated with step-by-step colour photographs.

Second revised edition of the colourful field guide to tropical marine life, from tide pools to coral reefs and the open ocean beyond.

The complete story of the legendary ship, answering all the questions that children ask, putting myths to rest and confirming the truth.

This book explains the modern massage version of cupping therapy, an ancient alternative treatment to reduce pain and inflammation and improve blood flow.

Third revised edition of the essential award-winning guide to the world's herbs and spices, written by two international spice traders.

Everything you need to know to achieve a DIY-standard retreat - the sort of holiday home you have always dreamed of. The authors describe each step in the process, from identifying the land to deciding on and developing plans for a structure that suits your lifestyle and budget.

Bird flight is a mesmerizing spectacle, yet its intricacies remains largely shrouded in mystery for most. Even after over a century of study, certain aspects of bird flight continue to baffle the public and ornithologists alike. Peter Cavanagh, a dedicated bird photographer, pilot and expert in the fields of biomechanics and anatomy, has dedicated a decade to crafting this remarkable book, How Birds Fly. Through awe-inspiring photography and conversational prose, Peter unveils the complex evolutions and physics of bird flight, making it accessible to bird lovers of all levels.

"Charming full-color illustrations show every kind of ingredient and dish, from the familiar to the unusual, and depict people in authentic situations enjoying food in their homes, at restaurants and on the street. The color illustrations of vegetables, utensils and labels make this guide very easy to follow for the novice and a warm reminder for readers of Chinese heritage"--

Prepare to embark on an extraordinary journey into the heart of naval warfare during World War II with Graphic War Navy. Following the success of Graphic War: The Secret Aviation Drawings and Illustrations of World War II, Donald Nijboer unveils a treasure trove of top-secret drawings that have remained unpublished. This meticulously curated collection showcases a wealth of training manuals, vibrant wartime posters, and captivating illustrations. Scouring archives around the world, Nijboer has included naval material from Great Britain, The United States, Germany, and Canada. One of the highlights of Graphic War Navy is the stunning cutaway drawings of naval vessels and their armaments. These visuals played a pivotal role in the strategies of both Allied and Axis forces. In an era where there was limited intelligence about enemy craft, these illustrations were indispensable. Delve into the world of anonymous graphic artists and technical illustrators who, though unrecognized in their time, left an indelible mark on history. Their work, revived within these pages, offers a rare glimpse into war room tactics and the training of personnel. Whether you're a naval enthusiast, a modeller, an artist, or simply someone fascinated with World War II history, Graphic War Navy promises an enthralling insider's view of the epic battles fought in the vast expanse of the open sea.

Hollywood Fashion explores the art and legacy of the cinematic costume designer, starting with the birth of the modern motion picture industry on a prime piece of California real estate known as Hollywood. Readers will discover how film clothing evolved from actors selecting items from their home wardrobes to outfits customized for their roles -- everything from suits of armor to ball gowns to office attire to lingerie, all created by a studio designer and a dedicated staff of costumers. They will also encounter the actresses from each decade who displayed a distinct fashion sense, on and off the screen -- women who made the costumer's job less demanding by embodying the character and evoking the time, place and circumstances the designer wished to portray. "Feature spreads" throughout the chronological chapters include: Style makers: offering biographies of the legendary designers and showcasing their most outstanding creations Style trends: exploring the social movements and cultural phenomena that affected movie costumes and further influenced how America -- and the world -- dressed Album of trendsetters: highlighting red carpet fashions and introducing the fans' favorite Blondes, Brunettes and Redheads Men of the decade: showing how male actors used fashion -- contemporary, historical or futuristic -- to create a character or enhance ambience. Hollywood Fashion will leave readers with a wider understanding of film costuming and an increased appreciation for the men and women who clothed the stars -- and made the spellbinding world of the American cinema memorable.