The World Encyclopedia of Military Motorcycles: A complete reference guide to 100 years of military motorcycles, from their first use in World War I to ... with 550 historical and modern photographs

Expert military analysis of the major battles: Ypres, Tannenburg, Gallipoli, Somme, Verdun, Passchendaele, Beersheba and many others, with fascinating reviews of the tactics, key battles and instruments of war from Zeppelins, sea planes and destroyers to rifles, bayonets and pistols (Amazon.com, none)

Fully updated and authoritative, this revised edition of DK's Encyclopedia of Herbal Medicine makes this classic, completely illustrated reference guide even bigger and better than the original. Featuring more than 550 medicinal plants and the most current scientific research, this volume provides a comprehensive guide to healing with the world's oldest form of medicine. A unique photographic index profiles over 550 plants, with detailed information on habitat and cultivation, parts used, acti (Amazon.com, none)

A comprehensive visual dierctory presents the fossils in easy to follow chronological oreder. Each entry has its own full color identification photograph, an artwork reconstruction showing just what the fossilized plant or animal may have looked like and a factfile of essential information. (Amazon.com, none)

An unparalleled guide to the world's most important rifles and machine guns, from the Medieval period to the present day, lavishly illustrated with 600 colour photographs and illustrations (Amazon.com, none)

Practical advice on collecting coins, with tips on how to research, organize and build your collection including the internet marketplace. (Amazon.com, none)

Since the invention of the engine people have been intrigued and excited by the hundreds of ways it can be adapted to propel oblects at ever-increasing speeds, and none has thrilled and fascinated more than the motorcycle, which represents mechanical pow (Amazon.com, none)

This is the classic guide to the tanks and other armoured fighting vehicles of the Third Reich. The result of painstakingly detailed research, it was first published in 1978, to immediate acclaim, and provides the most astonishing amount of information. Here are the complete technical and combat histories of all German Second World War AFVs, in standard data layouts and conveniently arranged in sections by type. With over 1,000 photographs, a glossary of German technical terms and their (Amazon.com, none)

Focuses on 12 major grape varieties from Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon to Gamay, their aromas, flavors and characters. (Amazon.com, none)

Total well-being comes from a life in balance and harmony--not just the mere absence of illness. Take a fresh approach to eliminating disease and achieving emotional fulfillment though the Eastern concept of chi, or the flow of good energy. With this far-ranging and comprehensive encyclopedia, you get advice on what form of healing energy to apply, how to select a complementary therapist, and what to expect from the process. Understand exactly how this therapeutic procedure works--both "body ene (Amazon.com, none)

Illustrated throughout in full color, this indispensable reference work is a complete A-to-Z compendium of aromatics, with extensive information about the origins, properties, uses, and actions of 165 extensive herbs and essential oils. Over 600 photos & illustrations. (Amazon.com, none)

This three volume set by Thomas M. Johnson, a leading collector and authoritative researcher, has been compiled to serve as a useful and authoritative reference on the daggers of Nazi Germany, and have been designed to aid not only the beginning collector, but also the seasoned advanced collector and specialist. These volumes are the result of many years of arduous research conducted on both sides of the Atlantic, and are a scholarly study that is more than a perfunctory annotation and illustrat (Amazon.com, none)

This bountiful book is a comprehensive guide to the thousands of films, DVDs, and videocasettes featuring operas and opera singers from 1896 to the present. From ABC Television to Franco Zeffirelli, the encyclopedia is a storehouse of fascinating information for film and opera aficionados and casual browsers alike. Find answers to such questions as: * What were the first operas filmed? * Why did they make silent films of operas? * Why was a pseudo-opera written for Citizen Kane? * What was (Amazon.com, none)

With the advent of affordable, good quality digital cameras and easy-to-use editing software for the home computer, digital photography has become immensely popular. However, few of us take full advantage of the fantastic range of possibilities that digital photography offers. (Amazon.com, none)

While World War I introduced the world to modern warfare, it was World War II that saw the onset and use of motorized vehicles in combat. This volume presents a cross-section of the most common transport vehicles produced and used by the German army. Tanks plus auxiliary vehicles such as cars, motorcycles, vans, ambulances, trucks and tractors made it possible for the troops to keep moving. These lightly armored or unarmored vehicles--aka "soft skins"--operated behind the front lines, maintainin (Amazon.com, none)

America and World War I, the first volume in the new Routledge Research Guides to American Military Studies series, provides a concise, annotated guide to the vast amount of resources available on the Great War. With over 2,000 entries selected from a wide variety of publications, manuscript collections, databases, and online resources, this volume will be an invaluable research tool for students, scholars, and military history buffs alike. The wide range of topics covered include war films an (Amazon.com, none)

Recounts the turbulent seven-year run of the renegade World Hockey Association, from its inception and first games in 1972 to its close and merger with the NHL in 1979. It was the first league to actively court American-born and European-born players, it was the league in which Bobby Hull and Gordie Howe rejuvenated their careers and it was the league that first presented such superstars as Mike Gartner, Rod Langway, Michel Goulet, Mark Howe, Mark Messier and of course, Wayne Gretzky. The book i (Amazon.com, none)

Most historical accounts of wars or battles concentrate on the winner, pointing to the leader as a person who is responsible for great victories and national glory....But what about the inglorious moments, the mistakes, the oversights, or basic bad planning that led to defeat or, at best, retreat ?....With stunning photographs and illustrations, informative text, and regional maps placing each battle in context, Military Blunders #1 and #2 are fact-filled books that present the whys and wherefor (Amazon.com, none)

Provides a complete, comprehensive overview of the Prequel movies (Episodes I-III) and the Trilogy (Episodes IV-VI), this is the definitive photographic guide to the entire Star Wars saga. (Amazon.com, none)

Rocks, minerals and fossils have a timeless fascination. This book's major feature is its two extensive visual directories - one on rocks and minerals and one on fossils - containing over 800 in-depth specimen profiles. Each profile features a superb color photograph for easy identification. Handy information boxes give facts and figures such as type and location, and detailed artworks and reconstructions show the structure-type of rocks, and how each fossil originally looked. (Amazon.com, none)

With 30 percent new material on various ailments and their treatments, this edition of Finding the Right Treatment directly fulfills the need for a balanced discussion on current conventional and alternative medicines, protocols, and treatments. This comprehensive reference guide provides an in-depth look at diet, exercise, lifestyle choices, drug therapy, and other alternative approaches. Listing conventional and alternative remedies, therapies, and preventive measures side by side, it gives re (Amazon.com, none)

A revised edition of this definitive family reference guide to treatments for the body and mind. (Amazon.com, none)

Not every type of alternative healing technique is going to be right for every person. This volume can help people discover the range of possibilities, and then consider what they may-or may not-be comfortable with. Comprehensive and authoritative, this essential illustrated guide examines over 90 of the most popular and effective complementary therapies, from aromatherapy to visualization. Which Therapy? : The Encyclopedia of Natural Healing explores in detail each therapy, explaining clearly t (Amazon.com, none)

Until now, there hasn't been a single, authoritative work that clarifies and informs the lay reader about advances in the practice of modern medicine. The American Medical Association Encyclopedia of Medicine, in filling that need, proves itself the definitive source of knowledge and reassurance for every American home. In short, it is a medical information powerhouse, written in jargon-free language by a special team of medical writers and presented in an exceptionally usable A-to-Z format -- t (Amazon.com, none)

"A wagon trail to the stars." That was how writer/producer Gene Roddenberry pitched his 1964 Star Trek pilot, "The Cage". More than 30 years later, his exploration continues. Across all quadrants of the galaxy to worlds known and unknown, the Star Trek universe has expanded beyond any television creator's wildest dreams. Through four hit TV series, and eight epic features, the cast, directors, writers and producers have remained loyal to Gene Roddenberry's original premise and Star Trek continue (Amazon.com, none)

(LifeLine Press) Cornell Univ., New York, NY. First volume in this new series covers more than 40 areas of medicine and includes more than 3,600 health issues. Full-color illustrations are also included. For the consumer. (Amazon.com, none)