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The Roman Monetary System
The Eastern Provinces from the First to the Third Century AD
Language: English
Release Date: February 24, 2011
The Roman monetary system was highly complex. It involved official Roman coins in both silver and bronze, which some provinces produced while others imported them from mints in Rome and elsewhere, as well as, in the East, a range of civic coinages. This is a comprehensive study of the workings of...
by Nathanial Greene
Language: English
Release Date: April 26, 2013
Language: English
Release Date: April 26, 2013
How to Make Wine At Home: A Quick Start Guide to the Home Wine Making Process from Beginner to Homemade Wine Expert
If you have given some thought to the idea of making wine at home but just haven't quite gotten around to it yet, there is no reason to delay any longer. Thousands of people...
Gems & Jewelry Appraising (3rd Edition)
Techniques of Professional Practice
Language: English
Release Date: February 24, 2012
Through engaging biography, activities inspired by Gandhi’s values and beliefs, and the words of Gandhi himself, Gandhi: India’s Great Soul will show you how to achieve your goals through persistence and persuasion rather than through violence and fighting.
Coin Collecting - A Beginners Guide to Finding, Valuing and Profiting from Coins
The Collector Series, #1
Language: English
Release Date: October 12, 2016
Coin collecting is an enjoyable hobby and when it is done properly, it can be profitable as well. This book can be your guide to assist you in getting your coin collection started and in making the most out of it.
You will discover many factors about coin collecting, such as the history, where...
by Richard Mayson, Louis Roederer International Wine Feature Writer of the Year 2015
Language: English
Release Date: March 1, 2016
Language: English
Release Date: March 1, 2016
Richard Mayson’s Guide to Vintage Port is a directory supplement to his bestselling book Port and the Douro, comprising a guide to vintage port and a directory of producers and shippers. Beginning with 2015, the guide to port vintages takes each year in turn, noting relevant weather conditions,...
Jewelry & Gems at Auction
The Definitive Guide to Buying & Selling at the Auction House & on Internet Auction Sites
Language: English
Release Date: June 21, 2002
Guides you through the auction process to take the guesswork out of buying and selling at auction and reduce the risk of making costly mistakes.
Around Little Rock
A Postcard History
Language: English
Release Date: June 1, 1998
During the �Golden Age of Postcards,� a craze that swept the nation in the early 1900s, postcard photographers captured images of everyday life in small towns all over the country. In this tradition, its creators unknowingly produced an invaluable archive of historical data that gives us a glimpse of the way life used to be.
by Steven Hanley, Ray Hanley
Language: English
Release Date: September 15, 1999
Language: English
Release Date: September 15, 1999
Sebastian and Crawford Counties are among Arkansas�s most historic areas with their location on what was once the edge of the frontier. In this book, the authors capture the transition of both the large and the small communities from the 1800s into the middle of the 20th century through historic...
Ballistic Basics
A writer's primer on firearms and the forensics that track them
Language: English
Release Date: July 21, 2014
So you’re writing a contemporary or historical mystery, or a romantic suspense thriller, or an urban fantasy, and your hero’s packing but you don’t know beans about guns. And your heroine’s a ballistics technician in the city’s Anti-Lycan Policing Organization (ALPO) and she’s going to...
How To Restore Your Old Furniture – Like A Pro!
Pro Tips, #3
Language: English
Release Date: June 7, 2016
If the thought of restoring something old and making it like new again appeals to you, then you will love the hobby of restoring old furniture!
Using the information that is provided in this book, you will find that you are producing professional results from the first time that you try.
This...
by Anon
Language: English
Release Date: April 16, 2013
Language: English
Release Date: April 16, 2013
Contained within this antiquarian volume is a simple, accessible guide to the care and maintenance of wrist watches, with information on cleaning, minor repairs, and more. Written in clear, plain language and complete with step-by-step instructions and helpful illustrations, this text is perfect for...
by Corra Liew
Language: English
Release Date: December 9, 2011
Language: English
Release Date: December 9, 2011
Features an innovative fusion of the traditional Wire Jewelry Making technique from the western culture. This step-by-step guide is composed of high-resolution pictures with simple and easy to follow instructions. It is a great way to expand your creative repertoire or just have fun recreating a great looking contemporary design.
by James Powers
Language: English
Release Date: February 7, 2012
Language: English
Release Date: February 7, 2012
This guide will assist you through the various stages of poker table design and construction from start to finish along with extra information for added upgrades and modifications.These design plans will set your table apart from the rest with the flexibility of having a completely removable padded...
Diamonds, 3rd Edition--The Antoinette Matlins Buying Guide
How to Select, Buy, Care for & Enjoy Diamonds with Confidence and Knowledge
Language: English
Release Date: March 1, 2011
Whether you are buying a diamond for an engagement ring, anniversary, to commemorate a special moment, or for personal pleasure, today it is more important than ever to understand what you are buying. There are new shapes and cuts, fancy colors, high-tech treatments, and sophisticated frauds. There are...