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.

Practical Art Anatomy

Arts & Photography

Lutz, E.G.

Drawing

Burman Press

This book contains a detailed descriptive list of duck decoys that were being used at the time of this book's publication. The information contained herein is timeless in its value, and will greatly appeal to modern duck hunters as it once did to those in the past. A great little book well deserving of a place in any collection of antiquarian hunting literature, this little gem is not to be missed by the discerning dick hunter. Chapters contained herein include: 'Decoys and the Taking of Ducks' - Buckinghamshire, Cumberland, Dorsetshire, Essex, Gloucestershire, Lancashire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, Norfolk, Northamptonshire, Nottinghamshire, Shropshire, et cetera. This book was originally published in 1918, and is proudly republished now complete with a new introduction to the subject. Other notable works by this author include: ”History of Birds in Nottinghamshire”, ”Scribblings of a Hedgerow Naturalist”, and ”Jottings of a Naturelover”.

Brittish Duck Decoys of To-Day 1918.

Sports & Outdoors

Whitaker, J.

Hunting & Fishing

<p>The Badminton Magazine of Sports and pastimes was a sports magazine published monthly between 1895 and 1923. Comprising articles on an impressive array of sporting themes and extensively illustrated with full page and text photographs. These magazines not only offer a fascinating insight on a bygone age but also much information and anecdote that is still useful today. Within each issue are contained veritable gems of articles that cater for every sporting taste. Its diverse features make it an absorbing read for any sportsman or historian. This issue contains, amongst many others, chapters on: The Art Of Trapping, Big Game Shooting In Rhodesia, Fox Hunting In The Highlands And Whaling In Skye. 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.</p>

The Dog Encyclopaedia - An Invaluable Work of International Importance (Alphabetically Arranged for Easy Reference) on Breeds of Dogs of Every Country

Science & Math

Hutchinson, Walter

Nature & Ecology

The Women of Turkey and Their Folk-lore

History

Garnett, Lucy M.J.

Middle East

History Of Egypt - From The Earliest Times Till The Conquest By The Arabs A.D.640 - Vol I

Sharpe, Samuel

The Sword And The Trowel; A Record Of Combat With Sin And Of Labour For The Lord

Anon`

Religion & Spirituality

“Relaxation Studies” is a 1908 work by English pianist Tobias Matthay. It concentrates on some of the fundamental aspects of playing the piano, namely fingering techniques and muscular training, making it suitable for beginners and those looking to hone their existing skills. This volume is highly recommended for anyone with an interest in learning the piano, and it would make for a great addition to collections of allied literature. Contents include: “The Chief Muscular Tests and Other Permanent Daily Studies”, “Feeling or 'Balancing' exercises”, “Hand and Finger”, “Additional Hints as to Acquiring the Required Freedom”, “The aiming Exercises”, “Description”, “The Throw-off Exercises”, “The Preliminary Study of the Throw-Off Exercises”, etc.Tobias Augustus Matthay (1858 – 1945) was an English pianist, composer, and teacher. He was taught composition while at the Royal Academy of Music by Arthur Sullivan and Sir William Sterndale Bennett, and he was instructed in the piano by William Dorrell and Walter Macfarren. Other notable works by this author include: “The Act Of Touch In All Its Diversity: An Analysis And Synthesis Of Pianoforte Tone Production” (1903), “The First Principles of Pianoforte Playing (1905)” and “Relaxation Studies” (1908). Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially-commissioned new biography of the author.

Relaxation Studies In The Muscular Discriminations Required For Touch, Agility And Expression In Pianoforte Playing

Matthay, Tobias

An early work on the game of canasta by one of the masters of card games. Contents include: 'An Introduction to Canasta for Those Who have Never Played', 'Official Rules of Canasta', 'Pointers of Canasta', 'Four-Hand Partnership', and 'Two-Hand Canasta'. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing many of these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

Canasta - The Popular New Rummy Games for Two to Six Players - How to Play, the Complete Official Rules and Full Instructions on How to Play Well and Win

Humor & Entertainment

Morehead, Albert H.

Puzzles & Games

Format Paperback Subject Technology General Miscellaneous Technology General Miscellaneous Publisher Read Books Design

Farm Accounts and Farm Management - With Information on Book Keeping, Records, Arithmetic and Mapping the Farm

Business & Money

Cromwell, Arthur D.

Industries

Sherley's Cat Book, Being Their Famous Hints to Cat Lovers - A Manual for the Daily Use of Cat Owners, Breeders, Fanciers, Dealers and Others in the Care and Treatment of Cats

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