White Press imprint: 911 books

This collection of articles contain step-by-step guides to a wide variety of practical household tasks. The guides range from dry cleaning to making sheds, and will be of considerable utility to modern readers looking to save money and learn practical skills. "Practical Enquire Within" would...

This vintage book contains a detailed guide to mastering a variety of paper-based magic tricks. “Paper Magic” teaches the budding musician how to construct a variety of paper models, toys, puzzles, and more that can be used to impress anyone they meet! With simple, step-by-step instructions and...

The Philosophy and Mechanical Principles of Osteopathy' is one of the landmark works in the field of Osteopathy, written by its founder, Andrew Taylor Still. Still was an American surgeon and physician who turned his attention to developing a system of treatment less invasive than the conventional...

This vintage book contains a comprehensive guide to Indian palm reading. It describes in detail how a palm should be interpreted based on the location and configuration of lines, giving the name and meaning of the various line formations. "Indian Palmistry" offers the reader an authentic...

This vintage book contains a complete guide to roller polo, with information on how to play the game, notable leagues and teams, history, and much more. An easy-to-read and interesting volume, "Spalding's Athletic Library - Official Roller Polo Guide" is highly recommended for both those...

A helpful and easy to follow guide to building your own shed or sun house. Full of illustrations, including an introductory essay on woodworking.

First published in 1931, “Raphael's Horary Astrology” is a vintage guide to predicting the future using astrology. It contains chapters on a broad range of related subjects, but focuses on divining the answers to a variety of questions ranging from 'how long shall I live?' to 'when should I sell...

Learning to use the right type of joint for the project is a vital lesson any carpenter must learn, and this guide is the perfect companion for anybody with a passion for working with wood. Complete with an introductory essay on woodwork, full of illustrations and lots of tips and advice.

A collection of notes on the method of purchase, manufacture, and inspection of shoes and shoe lasts in the US army during World War I. This book was originally commissioned under the auspices of the quartermaster General of the United States Army for the benefit of officers and the quartermaster...

"Home-Made Gadgets" is a fantastic vintage guide to hand-making a variety of useful household items. From cheap and cheerful Christmas decorations to plant pots and decorative glassware, this volume will appeal to those with an interest in money-saving handicraft ideas. Contents include:...

First published in 1913, this book contains a fascinating treatise on Japanese swords, in particular the 'katana', 'wakizashi', and 'tachi'. It includes interesting historical information, detailed descriptions, a discussion of notable sword smiths and warriors, details on manufacture, and much more....

This early work by Francis Younghusband was originally published in 1911 and we are now republishing it with a brand new introductory biography. 'Kashmir' is a work on the geography and people of the Indian subcontinent. Francis Younghusband was born in 1863 at Munree, British India, the son of Major-General...

Originally published in 1931, this is a collection of travel essays by the English poet Rupert Brooke. We are republishing this work with a brand new introductory biography of the author with the aim of placing it in the context of his other writings. The following passage is an extract from the book's...

This early work by Robert E. Howard was originally published in the 1936 and we are now republishing it with a brand new introductory biography. 'Graveyard Rats' is one of Howard's stories featuring police detective Steve Harrison. Robert Ervin Howard was born in Peaster, Texas in 1906. During his...