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An examination of nearly 400 years of the American barn’s form and function illustrated with more than 200 of the authors stunning photographs. Barns come in many flavors: freshly painted or collapsing, adorned or...

Americans love to eat and nothing could be finer than eating breakfast, lunch, or dinner in an American diner!  Here is the story of that tasty American original, from the early days...

The Art of Distillng Whiskey and Other Spirits is an encyclopedic guide to the thousand-year history and dynamic future of the distillation of whiskey, vodka, gin, rum, brandy, and more.  This carefully...

The Backyard Blacksmith shows you how -- with some patience and a working knowledge of metals, basic tools, and techniques -- blacksmithing can be easy to learn, and a rewarding hobby. Through...

Welcome to your own personal wine country, where you will discover recipes and techniques for making and evaluating fine red, white, and rose wines from one of America's finest winemakers.  This accessible...

Never settle for store-bought pastries and breads again!  With Baking Artisan Pastries and Breads as your guide, your day can begin with hearty, delicious treats -- baked fresh from your own oven. ...

In his first book dedicated to examining the regional roots of American barbecue, nationally known food commentator Mike Witzel gives readers an eye-opening, mouth-watering look at histories, techniques, side dishes, and historically...

Build beautiful and functional furnishings and accessories for your home.  This book provides step by step instructions with clear photographs, as well as cutting lists and technical drawings for each project.  This...

Save thousands in remodeling costs.  Complete information on planning and installing new plumbing. Techniques and tips for new materials like PEX pipe and air admittance...

From patios to driveways to kitchen countertops and garden accents, practically every part of your home and yard presents an opportunity to express yourself with masonry products and techniques. ...

Upgrade the look of your home with trim carpentry.  Easy to follow instructions and step by step photographs demonstrate dozens of useful trim carpentry projects, including: Installing crown molding...

This book presents a natural and cultural history of the great beauties of the insect world. Featuring more than 140 striking color photographs, the book highlights 60 of the most fascinating butterfly...

Learn the details of an age old cooking technique that dates back to seventh century Europe, including cast iron history, basics and how to create delicious and healthy meals using cast iron...

This book examines the history and legend surrounding what have become three of the most beloved years in Chevrolet’s history. Anthony Young’s technical and design history is illustrated by 175 images including black...

The farm tractor brought the Industrial Revolution to the farm. It lifted the burden from the horse power to horsepower and brought mechanized power into the hands of all farmers. This book...

Through more than 250 stunning color photographs from the world's best-selling tractor author and photographer, this book traces the evolution of the tractors that pulled America's farmers into the 20th century. Leffingwell...

An entertaining overview of vintage fishing gear, this book takes you back in time to the sport's golden age.  Stunning artwork--including intricate still life photographs of collectible lures and flys, fish spearing...

Peterbilt bears a pedigree as long as the roads the trucks travel. The legend traces back to the 1915 Fageol truck line with the first hauler to wear the Peterbilt badge rolling...

Mike Mueller tells the complete history of these light trucks in an engaging text filled with facts, legends, and lore. Over 100 color and 100 historical black and white images complement the text....

Pam Percy provides a colorful, egg-straordinarily entertaining account of chicken history; breeds; the world of chicken collectibles; and the chicken’s role in art, pop culture, myth, legend, religion, and folklore. The lighthearted yet...

This is a light hearted yet serious look at dairy and beef cows of the world--both familiar and not so familiar. From ancient myths to a breed encyclopedia to a whimsical look at...

This book pays tribute to swine with fun, fascinating facts about these curious creatures.  Sara Rath provides an overview of popular breeds, the history of wild boars and domesticated pigs, and tales...

This is the first major illustrated book to examine the life of this complex figure and this equally complex battle.  Besides being lavishly illustrated and the first true photographic history of Custer,...

Live a more joyful life with your dog - one day at a time!Dog Lover's Daily Companion is an inspiring handbook filled with 365 helpful tips, easy-to-build projects, and practical...

This book captures the spirit of the post World War II America and the era of tail fins, big chrome, and glitzy trim created by Detroit automotive stylists. Here is the complete story...

For 40 years, Pontiac's Firebird and Trans Am have delivered pure performance and captivating style. Inside Firebird and Trans Am, the power of Pontiac practically jumps off the pages as more than...

Featuring 120 spectacular color photographs by renowned nature photographer John Netherton, this book explores in detail the lives of the most unusual frog, tree frog, and toad species from around the world. ...

This book is full of information on nutrition for your canine companion; contains more than 50 delicious recipes for stews, casseroles, snacks, treats, holiday and party food, and ethnic specialties; and provides...

Whether you're celebrating graduation from "puppy kindergarten", a clean bill of health from the vet, or your pet's first birthday, there are plenty of great reasons to throw a dog "pawty". ...

Combines three Enthusiast Color Series titles-Classic Harley-Davidson (1903-1941), Harley-Davidson Customs, and Harley-Davidson Motorcycles-in one value-priced book. ...

“Gentleman start your engines.” Take a high octane tour through the evolution of this legendary engine. Robert Genat’s vivid photographs bring these engines and the cars that housed them racing to life. Chock full of...

Filled with magnificent photos of the greatest Hemi-powered cars ever built, this is the story of an engine whose name has become synonymous with victory....

In these pages, rail enthusiast Brian Solomon describes in detail the development of the locomotive, from the early steam designs to the latest in modern high-speed trains. The informative text explains all...

Cheese making is an art and an absorbing pastime. Geared to the hobbyist, this book will turn anyone into a cheese artist. Most of the equipment you need is already in your kitchen, and...

The book examines how the demands of commerce spurred General Electric and General Motors' Electro-Motive Division to develop 25 remarkable locomotives capable of ever-greater speeds and tractive effort. Fabulous photographs from Solomon's...

This is a complete retrospective, from the postwar fixation on style and speed that spawned the Ford Mustang, to the completely new model waiting just around the corner.  Covering every car, including...

From common box houses to elaborate pillared feeders, this book provides endless ideas and a range of plans detailing housing solutions for our feathered friends....

This book will provide you with everything you need to know from identification and feeding techniques to housing and landscaping to invite the birds you really want and keep them coming back...

The truth is, we often don’t consider what hazards lurk in our home and garden until an incident occurs. Each year, thousands of dogs and puppies are seriously hurt and even killed by...

This book showcases over forty of the most fascinating nonvenomous and venomous snakes from North America and throughout the world.  In addition to John Netherton's spectacular color photographs, David Badger's vivid, nontechnical...

The Sparkling Story of Coca-Cola, a compendium of America's favorite soft drink, is an entertaining account of the product that helped define the term "pop culture."From the history of Coke's distinctive flavor,...

Sports Car Icons combines the three foremost marques in the sports car category, Jaguar, Ferrari, and Porsche, in one value priced book. John Heilig's Jaguar includes the rare prewar models and the...

Stories by well known and respected Corvette historians and celebrities, automotive journalists, authors, and others with a tale to share are complemented by fabulous period artwork and current photographs for a nostalgic...

The stories in this book explore first guitars, learning to play, guitar love and lust, oddball guitars, famous guitars that made (or didn't make) history, playing air guitar, the cliches of smashing...

This book pays homage to farm life, farm families, and to the classic farm tractor.  Part family farm nostalgia, part reminiscences about faithful old tractors, this book is chock full of endearing...

This book tells the extraordinary story of the ancient shelled reptiles of the order Testudines.  Highlighting exciting new discoveries, it explores the remarkable adaptations that have allowed these creatures to survive millennia. ...

Discover 200 classic, updated and all-new cookie recipes inside...along with secrets, tips and techniques for creating each batch perfectly. Full-color photographs fill each page....