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Colt firearms are some of the most collectible around. Two spectacular offerings sold at auction for close to a million dollars last year, and a third topped that. Standard Catalog of Colt Firearms is newly enhanced by author James Tarr. With updated prices, new models, and fresh photos, this book is a must-have for every Colt owner's gun library.

When this comprehensive volume of practical information was first published in the 1920s, hundreds of thousands of motorcycles were already in use. Written by a talented automotive and aviation pioneer, the profusely illustrated, easy-to-read book was one of the first exhaustive studies done on motorcycle...

Cubic Zirconia Jewelry Will Familiarize You With Cubic Zirconia Jewelry versus Diamonds Jewelry, Designer Gemstone, Engagement Rings, Buying Wholesale, Shopping Online for Quality Cubic Zirconia and Cleaning and Care of Your Cubic Zirconia Jewelry  

You might wonder why your PS2 isn’t working. Well, if you’re getting Disc Read Errors on multiple discs, all of which appear to be in good condition, then you most likely have one of two common problems. Either your laser is being obstructed by dirt and dust, or the laser’s voltage is not properly adjusted.  

Batik occupies a special place in Indonesian culture. Each fabric has a rich story to tell—as a reflection of the nation's religious beliefs, sophisticated court cultures and cosmopolitan history. The extraordinary textiles in this book are from the collections of Rudolf Smend and Donald...

Plastic objects are included more than ever in museums and galleries collections these days, but these items can start to deteriorate when they a just a few years old. In this book Yvonne Shashoua provides the essential knowledge needed to keep plastic pieces in the best possible condition so that...

Despite growing international awareness of the presence and significance of ruined buildings and archaeological sites, and the increasingly sophisticated technology available for the collection of data about them, these sites continue to be at risk across the globe. Conservation of Ruins defines...

An “entertaining and passionate” connoisseur tours the vineyards of Europe and California, arguing for an old-fashioned appreciation of authenticity (The New York Times). The drastic effects that influential wine critic Robert M. Parker Jr. has had on the winemaking industry are best described...

Tony Aspler says he is a wine evangelist, not a critic. Here he celebrates the pleasures of the grape and shares nuggets of wisdom. He offers tips for bluffing the best wine snobs, describes flying wine-serving Angels in Las Vegas, and can even use wine to fish. He recounts wine peccadillos of the...

Napa Valley History and Development Gives You Instant Access To Oakville Wineries, Mount Veeder, Yountville Wine Region, Diamond Mountain Wineries and Tips For Planning A Tour.

Adventures with Old Vines offers an engaging and knowledgeable guide to demystify wine for novice enthusiasts. Richard Chilton provides detailed information about buying and storing wine, how to read a wine list, the role of the sommelier, wine fraud, how wine is really made, and how weather patterns...

Winner of the 2016 California Historical Society Book Award! The latest title from the author of A History of Wine in America recounts the beginnings of California’s world-renowned wine trade—a story set not in Napa but in the isolated pueblo now called Los Angeles. With incisive analysis and...

Vintage Cocktails: Forgotten Cocktails & Timeless Drinks Here's to You is a drinks and cocktail recipe book celebrating many of the world's renowned vintage drinks experienced through the eyes of W T McCleat.   Will a world traveler and bon-viveur enjoys the experience of the...

What Everyone Parent Should Know About Little Kid Games, Kid Games, Backyard Fun, Play Free Outdoor Kids Games, Summer Children Activities and Children Learning Activities