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From old paintings and antique pottery, to chippy furniture and new-again chintz, Southern Living and three Southern makeover experts show you that, with a little paint, fabric, and inspiration, there's no such thing as a lost cause.

• illustrations • a linked Table of Contents, Footnotes, and Index CONTENTS Introduction Bibliography I. The Queen Anne Period II. Sir Christopher Wren And Grinling Gibbon III. Mirrors, Stools, And Some Notes On A Queen Anne Bedroom IV. Chairs And Tables V. Chests Of Drawers, Tallboys,...

The absorbing and everlasting subject of watch repairing has been dealt with in books in many languages throughout the years. But when de Carle first set out to write Practical Watch Repairing in 1946, it was with the intention of creating a textbook "that a watchmaker can understand, even if he can't...

This vintage text contains a comprehensive and practical guide to watch repair, with information on simple and complex repairs, cleaning, general maintenance, and much more besides. Written in clear, plain language and full of step-by-step instructions and helpful diagrams, this text is ideal for...

The Sewing Machine Troubleshooting Book for Almost Anyone covers general theory and detailed troubleshooting information, along with an extensive fault diagnosis quick index and explanations applicable to all sewing machines, from the newest to the oldest. Uses a common-sense approach to any electrical,...

In the 2012 Coins of Great Britain electronic download you'll find detailed descriptions, current values for multiple condition grades, and actual-size illustrations for everything from decimal and sovereign coins, to bullion, trade, patterns, and Maundy Sets.

Since 1944, Gun Digest has been regarded as the shooter's No. 1 resource. The 2012 edition continues the tradition of bringing you more of everything that firearms fanatics crave! Features in-depth articles about the world's most fascinating guns, testfire reports on the latest models, insights...

This comprehensive guide captures all the prestige and rich history of Royal Doulton, and delivers the expert pricing and product details needed by today's collectors. With nearly 200 years of bone and fine china production, the craftsmanship and hand-painted detail of Royal Doulton figurines and...

Testimonials:  5/5 Stars ***** Great book for watch enthusiasts! This is the second e-book from this author, that I've read. He has a nice, clear writing style and definitely he has lots of insight on what makes a particular watch brand and watch model valuable. I thought the omission...

Watches are more than devices useful for monitoring the time you have left in a day, assessing where the day went or when you need to be someplace. They look good, they help keep life organized and they can be some of the most impressive collectibles or heirlooms you will ever find. Within...

This volume contains a practical guide to repairing watches as a hobby, designed to furnish the novice enthusiast with an elementary understanding of watches that will enable them to clean them and make minor repairs. Written in simple, concise language and full of handy tips and useful diagrams,...

A guide to pottery created by one of the great forgotten civilisations, the Harappa people of the Indus valley. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

This short eBook teaches you how to take apart and reassemble your U.S. Springfield 1922 M2 with confidence. Thanks to clear Assembly/Disassembly instructions and crisp photography - aided by gun expert J.B. Wood's sage advice - you'll save an expensive trip to the gunsmith by getting to know your gun inside and out!

I hope that you will find the information helpful, useful and profitable. The information in this ebook on various types of gifts, presents and related subjects, is organized into 15 chapters of about 500-600 words each. I hope that it will interest those who have loved ones to whom...