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Written by an old friend of the Wright Brothers, this authorized account has long been considered the definitive biography. Well documented and free of extraneous technical details, it offers engaging tales of boyhood interests, gliding at Kitty Hawk, the first powered flights, and Wilbur's efforts to revolutionize European aviation. 16 photographs.

One of the most complete collections of firearms information ever assembled, the Pistolpedia is a complete encyclopedia of handgun facts. This incredible text covers over 100 years of pistols, starting in the late 1850s up to today’s modern masterpieces.  You’ll experience over 1,000 listings...

A firearms expert “traces the history of the ‘one hand gun’ from its 14th century origins . . . surveying changing technology, techniques, and design” (Midwest Book Review).   Ideally suited for both attack and self-defense, handguns have gotten smaller and deadlier. But the earliest pistols...

This concise everyperson's wine guide elucidates the essentials of vino, from grapes and wine making, to wine types and terroirs, to tips on wine tasting! Armed with this little volume, you'll hold your own in discussions about wine, select the right bottle for any meal, and serve and order wine with...

A nicely structured, lightly acidic addition to the handy Snob’s Dictionary series, decoding the baffling world of winespeak from A to Z. Wine Snob. The very phrase seems redundant, doesn't it? When faced with this snobbiest of snobberies, the civilian wine enthusiast needs the help of savvy...

Sure, you can tell red wine from white wine, but where do you go from there? You know how complex the intricacies of wine stewardship can be; but how do you make sense of the label and learn to identify a good wine by the way it looks or smells? The Everything Wine Book, 2nd Edition is your one-stop...

Enjoy the rich and complex flavors of wine that’s been matured to its peak. In this comprehensive guide, Jeff Cox provides everything you need to know to build and maintain your own wine cellar. Whether you’re thinking of storing a few extra bottles in a spare closet or are looking to properly...

A celebrated wine journalist presents a comprehensive, entertaining primer on one of the most beloved wines of our time: Riesling. Diverse, drinkable, aromatic, and refreshing, Riesling is a chameleon among white wines. From its food-friendly flavor and favorable price point to its ability...

The Ultimate Guide To Wine Tasting For Beginners This book covers several topics including: Chapter 1: -wine Aerating For Better Taste Chapter 2: -organizing And Making Your Wine Tasting Club Unique Chapter 3: -top 8 Tips On How To Choose The Right Tasting Wine Chapter 4: -wine...

Wine, this is a drink that is well-known and well-loved by a great number of people, is produced from fruits such as grapes and berries by drying and then fermenting. Over the years, wine consumption has become more and more popular.  With more and more money going into wine both as an investment...

American wineries step up! The 2017 Food & Wine Wine Guide provides accessible expert reviews and recommendations of the top bottlings from 500 wineries across the United States. From established producers to exciting up-and-comers we uncork Pinot Noirs and Chardonnays, Cabernets and Merlots...

Newly Revised and Expanded! A sweet no-nonsense, unpretentious guide for collecting vintage mechanical watches.Written by someone who has bought, sold and collected vintage watches for over 20 years. In addition to a short history of mechanical watches, this informative guide gives the reader an inside...

If you're a collector of the ultra-cool, sensationally sleek and super speedy Hot Wheels, you are in for a treat with Hot Wheels: Forty Years. This big, beautiful coffee table book tells the story of these miniature marvels through more than 600 stunning color photos, and historical details including...

Over 100 full-page, royalty-free illustrations document what well-dressed American men wore in early 1900s: checked and striped business suits, sporty knickers and jackets, elegant formal wear, long fur-trimmed coats, more. Includes variety of accessories: canes, gloves, spats.