Stackpole united states (53 résultats)

Paperback. Etat : Very Good. Each year expert judges choose the best hand-hooked rugs from the many rugs entered into the annual juried competition known as Celebration of Hand-Hooked Rugs. Now in its 21st year, the competition showcases rugs from all over the US and Canada. Each winning rug is presented as a 2-page spread that includes a photo of the rug, a close-up detail highlighting fine workmanship, and comments from the artist and the judges. Celebration is eagerly awaited each year and is overflowing with inspiration for all who are interested in fiber arts. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.…

Paperback. Etat : Very Good. Creative ideas for making glass beads. Eight skilled beadmakers are given the challenge to create beads based on an inspiration - a colour, a season, a painting, an emotion - to see what they will create. The resulting beads show the variety of creative responses. Includes step-by-step instructions for using other materials with the glass to create unique beads. Louise Mehaffey is known for her craft and has been specializing in lampworked glass beads for over 25 years. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. …

Paperback. Etat : Very Good. Smoked turkey, pheasant, salmon, pate: these expensive delicacies can be make at home for surprisingly low cost. Wild game and domestic meats are prepared in any of dozens of marinades and brines, then set in a smoke cooker to absorb the flavor of hickory, apple wood, mesquite, chestnut, or maple smoke. The smoke cookers - which cost no more then a quality barbecue grill - are readily available from a variety of sources, all listed in the book. Included are recipes for beef, pork, lamb, venison, chicken, turkey, duck, fish, shellfish, jerky, sausage, nuts, cheese, and even pasta. Complete menus provide guidelines for satisfying meals featuring smoked foods. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. …

Paperback. Etat : Very Good. A collection of 39 original, creative designs for knitted rugs. Includes a variety of styles and techniques, including modular rugs, rugs made from I-cord, rugs that emphasize color and texture, and rugs made from repurposed materials. Patterns are easy and quick to knit as well as interesting, incorporating crossover fiber techniques such as crocheting, applique, weaving, and more. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.…

Paperback. Etat : Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Profusely Illustrated (illustrateur).

Paperback. Etat : Very Good. The Waffen SS were considered the elite of the German armed forces in the Second World War and were involved in almost continuous combat. From the sweeping tank battle of Kursk on the Russian front to the bitter fighting among the hedgerows of Normandy and the last great offensive in the Ardennes, forever immortalized in history as the Battle of the Bulge, these men and their tanks made history. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.…

Hardcover. Etat : Very Good. Etat de la jaquette : Good. 1st Edition. Stackpole Books, 1985; First Edition; no further state information. Topics include weapons & accessories, shooting technique and tactics. Book Condition: Very Good +: The spine is cocked with chipping on the ends. The front board shows a tiny mark, else is clean. The rear board shows two tiny marks, else is clean. The board corners show slight bumping and rubbing. The back bottom board edge shows slight rubbing, else the board edges are clean. The text pages are white and unmarked. The ffep shows a previous owner name in the upper right hand corner. The page edges are clean. The book is tightly bound. Dust jacket Condition: Good: Not Price Clipped ($13.95). The front shows some pinching and rubbing. The back shows some pinching and rubbing. The spine shows chipping on the ends and some rubbing. The front panel is clean. The rear panel shows very slight pinching on the top edge, else is clean. The book jacket is enclosed in a new Mylar cover. This book will be shipped the day after receipt of payment in a new archival bag and bubble wrapped in a new box with a USPS tracking number. International buyers: heavier books may require additional shipping charges.…

Soft cover. Etat : Near Fine. No Jacket. 1st Edition. PUBLISHER: Stackpole DATE/EDITION: 2005, stated first edition, number row 1-10 BINDING: Softbound in illustrated paper wraps, 216 pages. DUST JACKET: No jacket, as issued. BOOK CONDITION: Near fine with sharp corners, tight binding, very clean, no creases in the spine. DESCRIPTION: Illustrated. …

Paperback. Etat : Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Etat : Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Soft cover. Etat : Very Good. 1st Edition. Stackpole Books, 1988; First Edition, SECOND PRINTING. Paperback Original (PBO). Copiously illustrated with color and black & white photographs, charts and drawings. 272 pages, indexed. Condition: Very Good +. The spine is very slightly cocked, but uncreased with some rubbing on the ends. The front cover shows a corner pinch and mild rubbing. The back cover shows mild rubbing. The pages are white and unmarked. The page edges are clean. The book is tight. This book will be bubble wrapped and shipped in a new box. This book will be shipped the day after receipt of payment in an archival bag and bubble wrapped in a new box with a USPS tracking number. International buyers: books heavier than one pound may require additional shipping charges.…

Paperback. Etat : Very Good. 1998 National Outdoor Book Award winner. How to tie 35 climbing knots: step-by-step illustrations, easy-to-follow directions, when to use and not to use, and expert advice on selection and care of ropes. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.…

Paperback. Etat : Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Etat : Very Good. A real treasure for students of the art of war, this volume contains five classic works that will remain valuable as long as nations engage in conflict: Sun Tzu's ART OF WAR, the oldest military work in existence; Vegetius's MILITARY INSTITUTIONS OF THE ROMANS, the bible of European soldiers for a thousand years; De Saxe's REVERIES ON THE ART OF WAR, a call for reform that paved the way for modern armies; Frederick the Great's INSTRUCTIONS TO HIS GENERALS, the great soldier-king's theories of discipline, tactics, and strategy; and Napoleon's MILITARY MAXIMS, the distilled wisdom of teh greatest warrior of the western world. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.…

Hardcover. Etat : Very Good. - Inspected, Cleaned, Sealed in Shrink Wrap - Tight Binding/Sharp Corners - Clean & Unmarked - Returns Accepted / Refunds Given Inspected, Cleaned & Sealed by me, the proprietor. 1997. 5th printing. Hardcover book with the dust jacket. 383 pp. It has a tight binding with sharp corners. The text part of the book is clean and unmarked. 8.5" x 6.0". Sealed in Shrink Wrap for protection in storage and shipping. Expertly packed. *PROFESSIONAL BOOKSELLER* I try hard to get the descriptions right, sometimes I make a mistake, therefore, Returns accepted. Refunds given. -Gordon.…

Paperback. Etat : Very Good. Known for his bold and aggressive leadership, Kurt Panzer Meyer was one of the most highly decorated German soldiers of World War II. Successively commanding a motorcycle company, a reconnaissance battalion, a grenadier regiment, and the Hitler Youth Panzer Division, Meyer saw intense combat across Europe: the invasion of Poland, the fall of France in 1940, the sweep through the Balkans and Greece, the bitter fighting on the Eastern Front, and the 1944 campaign for Normandy, where he fell into Allied hands and was charged with war crimes. His firsthand account, written with unmatched vividness and immediacy, conveys the grim reality of war as well as the bravery of the young men he commanded. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. …

Paperback. Etat : Very Good. A collection of 50 easy-to-make Christmas crafts with an appealing Norwegian flair. Instructions, full-size patterns, and color photos cover stuffed dolls and animals, wreaths, cloth ornaments, stockings, pillows, gift wrap, greeting cards, wall hangings, and traditional edible treats. Offers gift ideas and inspiration for displaying projects. Includes instructions for simple craft techniques--sewing, embroidery, applique, and embossing--all at a beginner's level. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.…

Paperback. Etat : Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Etat : Fair. A collection of 50 easy-to-make Christmas crafts with an appealing Norwegian flair. Instructions, full-size patterns, and color photos cover stuffed dolls and animals, wreaths, cloth ornaments, stockings, pillows, gift wrap, greeting cards, wall hangings, and traditional edible treats. Offers gift ideas and inspiration for displaying projects. Includes instructions for simple craft techniques--sewing, embroidery, applique, and embossing--all at a beginner's level. A readable copy of the book which may include some defects such as highlighting and notes. Cover and pages may be creased and show discolouration.…

Paperback. Etat : Very Good. All about building entrances to the home. Detailed charts for identification or joints and parts, steps for construction and hanging, and dozens of designs. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. …

Paperback. Etat : Very Good. Lace gets a whole new look! Lace has traditionally been knit in finer weight yarns to create airy, delicate designs. But when knit in bulky yarns, lace becomes bold, graphic, and dramatic. Working with thicker yarns also makes the projects move along more quickly and the lace repeats shorter, so it's easy to learn new stitches and techniques. For those new to lace knitting, Barbara first gives an introduction to working lace stitches and chart reading, and shows you how bulky yarns work best in lace designs. Then you are ready to knit any of the 20 patterns for beautiful lacy shawls, mitts, hats, cowls, blankets, and more. Gorgeous photography by Gale Zucker shows the pieces to their full, stunning effect. Get those big needles and chunky yarn ready to roll! The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.…

Paperback. Etat : Very Good. Stained glass made easy! It doesn't take solder or a dedicated studio to start making gorgeous glass works. You can create items such as small votive holders and vases on up to windows, tables, and more, with just a few easy-to-find tools and materials. From tiny opaque tiles to larger pieces of transparent glass, there is so much beauty to be found in all sorts of glass pieces. Even broken glass items can be repurposed once you know how. You'll soon be finding ways to incorporate glass into tray designs, jewellery, garden mosaics, and other decorative and useful items. Robin M. N. Jones teaches glass work as part of her art therapy practice with teenagers and adults, and breaks the processes down step by step to teach you how to choose your glass, snip it into useful shapes, place your pieces into a pleasing design, and finish it with common glues and grouts. She shares what she's learned in her own art to save you from making similar mistakes. And she has found the benefits for herself and others in the meditative focus of creating with glass pieces. Sorting, cutting, and placing glass is both a mental and tactile experience that calms and focuses the mind. Try out the many types of projects in this book to learn the basics, and then you'll be ready to use glass in as many interesting designs as you can imagine! The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.…

Paperback. Etat : Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Etat : Very Good. After the Soviets trapped the German 6th Army at Stalingrad, Field Marshal Erich von Manstein and his Army Group Don orchestrated a dramatic reversal of fortune between November 1942 and March 1943, enabling Germany to regain the initiative on the Eastern Front and continue fighting for two more years. Sadarananda relies on an in-depth analysis of war diaries to piece together the course of this pivotal campaign and shows how Manstein brilliantly anticipated Soviet moves and effectively handled an indecisive Hitler. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.…

Paperback. Etat : Very Good. Add Tunisian crochet to your skill set today and start making pieces with the look of knitting but the ease of crochet. Tunisian crochet, also known as the afghan stitch, is easy and fun to work, and is perfect not only for blankets and shawls but also for place mats and even skirts. The only special tool you need is a Tunisian crochet hook, and you are ready to go. Whether you are a seasoned crocheter or a total newcomer, you'll pick it up easily by following the step-by-step illustrated instructions. Once you've practised the basics, try out your new skills on the five included patterns for an heirloom baby blanket, scarf, skirt, shawl, and four variations of colourful woven-look place mats. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.…

Paperback. Etat : Very Good. An introduction to the traditional Turkish needlecraft of Oya Clear, step-by-step instructions for making more than 25 needle lace flowers: daffodils, daisies, roses, lilies, chrysanthemums, poinsettias, and more Includes beautiful projects, such as a lace-edge shawl and a flower barrette, to make with each of the flower designsOya, or Turkish needle lace, has been practiced in Turkey for hundreds of years. This delicate technique is perfect for creating flowers--lilies, daisies, crocuses, and more. In this book, readers will find all the information they need to get started making Turkish needle lace, as well as patterns more than 25 different flowers and a project to use each flower in. A perfect introduction to this ancient and beautiful craft.". The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.…

Paperback. Etat : Very Good. Looks at life and death on the American frontier, drawing from diaries, letters, and memoirs of those who experienced it. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Etat : Very Good. On December 16, 1944, when Hitler launched a surprise attack in the Ardennes to start the Battle of the Bulge, the green U.S. 394th Infantry Regiment of the 99th Infantry Division occupied a critical road junction at Losheimergraben, Belgium. For thirty-six hours, the 394th defended the crossroads against repeated assaults by crack forces of the Sixth SS Panzer Army, which represented the main effort of the German offensive. By the time the regiment finally withdrew, the Germans had suffered a delay from which they could not recover. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.…

Paperback. Etat : Good. How to control your vision and prevent flinchingData on the flight dynamics of a skeet target and how shooters perceive itMethods for teaching beginners and coaching advanced shootersGraphs showing the angular velocity of the bird and the best lead at each station Skeet is easy, if you're happy breaking nine out of ten birds. But if you want to shoot 100 straight, this manual can help you achieve that goal. Since even excellent shooters tend to overlook many basic details, Mastering Skeet emphasizes fundamental techniques that will greatly improve your precision and consistency. Master Instructor King Heiple addresses various shooting methods, describes proper form, and advises on stance, posture, and balance, gun mount, foot position, pivoting, and follow-through. A complete examination of individual stations highlights common errors for each shot and gives suggestions for correcting them. Whether you're an experienced shooter looking for an extra edge or a beginner who wants to learn the basics of good technique, Mastering Skeet covers the full range of material necessary for success. The book has been read but remains in clean condition. All pages are intact and the cover is intact. Some minor wear to the spine.…

Paperback. Etat : Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.