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The Material Culture of German Texans

by Kenneth Hafertepe ...

Winner, 2019 San Antonio Conservation Society Foundation Book Award, sponsored by the San Antonio Conservation Society FoundationGerman immigrants of the nineteenth century left a distinctive mark on the lifestyles and vernacular architecture of Texas. In this first comprehensive survey of the art and artifacts of German Texans, Kenneth Hafertepe explores how their material culture was influenced ... Read more

$7.82 USD

Winner, 2019 San Antonio Conservation Society Foundation Book Award, sponsored by the San Antonio Conservation Society FoundationGerman immigrants of the nineteenth century left a distinctive mark on the lifestyles and vernacular architecture of Texas. In this first comprehensive survey of the art and artifacts of German Texans, Kenneth Hafertepe explores how their material culture was influenced
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125 Tips & Tricks for Woodworking

by James Parker ...

Starting in a woodworking either as hobby or as profesional can seems a difficult and hard task. From specialized woodworking tools to the identification and understanding of different wood types, there is a lot to know that even veterans are still developing their craft.But learning and experimentation is what carpentry is about.Here in this book you will Find 125 Tips and tricks for woodworking ... Read more

$1.79 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Starting in a woodworking either as hobby or as profesional can seems a difficult and hard task. From specialized woodworking tools to the identification and understanding of different wood types, there is a lot to know that even veterans are still developing their craft.But learning and experimentation is what carpentry is about.Here in this book you will Find 125 Tips and tricks for woodworking
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Style Your Modern Vintage Home

A Guide to Buying, Restoring and Styling from the 1920s to 1990s

by Kate Beavis ...

A comprehensive, photo-filled guide to giving your home a distinctive retro look down to the last detail.Style Your Modern Vintage Home is an inspirational book for all vintage enthusiasts. It encompasses everything vintage lovers want in one place: every vintage decade and every practical tip for buying, styling, and restoring your vintage homewares to achieve your perfectly styled home. With ... Read more

$2.69 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

A comprehensive, photo-filled guide to giving your home a distinctive retro look down to the last detail.Style Your Modern Vintage Home is an inspirational book for all vintage enthusiasts. It encompasses everything vintage lovers want in one place: every vintage decade and every practical tip for buying, styling, and restoring your vintage homewares to achieve your perfectly styled home. With
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House Keeping Pest Control

by Kanchan Kabra ...

House Keeping Pest Controlby Kanchan KabraPest control is a very important area of house keeping, it is very tricky and difficult some times but with simple tips in mind we can make it to be easy to handle and hassle free. This book if kept handy will help you to do so. ... Read more

$2.69 USD

House Keeping Pest Controlby Kanchan KabraPest control is a very important area of house keeping, it is very tricky and difficult some times but with simple tips in mind we can make it to be easy to handle and hassle free. This book if kept handy will help you to do so.
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A History of the World in 10 objects

by Glenn P. Wood ...

Ten objects. Ten stories. A journey through human time - in English and Japanese, side by side. A History of the World in 10 Objects explores the rich intersections of language, culture, and history through ten deeply researched stories. Geological epochs carve out an inkstone destined for a Chinese emperor; wood revered since biblical times whispers of millennia beneath ancient canopies; delicate ... Read more

$5.39 USD

Ten objects. Ten stories. A journey through human time - in English and Japanese, side by side. A History of the World in 10 Objects explores the rich intersections of language, culture, and history through ten deeply researched stories. Geological epochs carve out an inkstone destined for a Chinese emperor; wood revered since biblical times whispers of millennia beneath ancient canopies; delicate
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Furniture Masterpieces Of Duncan Phyfe

by Charles Over Cornelius ...

This vintage book contains a detailed guide to the furniture of Duncan Phyfe, one of the most popular cabinet designers of the nineteenth-century. Complete with historical information and descriptions of notable pieces, this illustrated guide will be of considerable utility to those with an interest in antique furniture, and would make for a fantastic addition to collections of related literature. ... Read more

$8.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

This vintage book contains a detailed guide to the furniture of Duncan Phyfe, one of the most popular cabinet designers of the nineteenth-century. Complete with historical information and descriptions of notable pieces, this illustrated guide will be of considerable utility to those with an interest in antique furniture, and would make for a fantastic addition to collections of related literature.
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Vintage Home

by Sarah Moore ...

Recycle, revamp and rejuvenate; with over 50 projects Sarah covers a whole spectrum of imaginative ideas for every room of the house, from blanket curtains to patchwork wallpaper, clever storage crates to fun mobiles for children, as well as unique ideas for dining, sleeping and bathing. Interweaved throughout the book are ideas for 'one thing four ways' to show how the same piece of furniture or ... Read more

$3.99 USD

Recycle, revamp and rejuvenate; with over 50 projects Sarah covers a whole spectrum of imaginative ideas for every room of the house, from blanket curtains to patchwork wallpaper, clever storage crates to fun mobiles for children, as well as unique ideas for dining, sleeping and bathing. Interweaved throughout the book are ideas for 'one thing four ways' to show how the same piece of furniture or
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HowExpert Guide to Furniture Collecting

The 39-Day FURNITUREPRO System to Identify, Evaluate, and Collect High-Quality Antique, Vintage, and Modern Furniture

by HowExpert ...

HowExpert Guide to Furniture Collecting is your step-by-step system for becoming a confident, disciplined furniture collector who knows how to identify, evaluate, and collect high-quality antique, vintage, and modern furniture before buying. If you have hesitated over price, questioned authenticity, or worried about damage, this guide provides a clear evaluation framework. Built around the proven ... Read more

$8.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

HowExpert Guide to Furniture Collecting is your step-by-step system for becoming a confident, disciplined furniture collector who knows how to identify, evaluate, and collect high-quality antique, vintage, and modern furniture before buying. If you have hesitated over price, questioned authenticity, or worried about damage, this guide provides a clear evaluation framework. Built around the proven
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Making Furniture Masterpieces

30 Projects with Measured Drawings

by Franklin H. Gottshall ...

Series series Dover Crafts: Woodworking
This clearly written how-to book by master craftsman Franklin H. Gottshall allows woodworkers to construct handsome, useful furniture in the most highly regarded antique styles. Characterized by beauty and richness of design, each of 30 different projects — all replicas of actual rare furniture — can be completed by ambitious beginners as well as skilled crafters for only a fraction of what ... Read more

$14.93 USD

This clearly written how-to book by master craftsman Franklin H. Gottshall allows woodworkers to construct handsome, useful furniture in the most highly regarded antique styles. Characterized by beauty and richness of design, each of 30 different projects — all replicas of actual rare furniture — can be completed by ambitious beginners as well as skilled crafters for only a fraction of what
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Masterpieces of Furniture in Photographs and Measured Drawings

Third Edition

by Verna Cook Salomonsky ...

This well-known reference work has been consulted by generations of collectors, curators, dealers, historians, and craftsmen, and it remains in use decades after its initial publication. Photographs and measured drawings of the most striking furniture pieces of the sixteenth through nineteenth centuries constitute the major part of the book; the accompanying text indicates stylistic features and ... Read more

$12.95 USD

This well-known reference work has been consulted by generations of collectors, curators, dealers, historians, and craftsmen, and it remains in use decades after its initial publication. Photographs and measured drawings of the most striking furniture pieces of the sixteenth through nineteenth centuries constitute the major part of the book; the accompanying text indicates stylistic features and
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Chair Yoga for Seniors: Joint-Friendly Yoga Flows and Asanas on the Chair

A Practical Guide with 5-Minute Chair Yoga for Seniors Over 60 - Including Weight Loss Exercises and Chair Yoga Training Plans for Home

by Bendis A. I. Saage - English ...

Discover the gentle and effective practice of Chair Yoga specifically designed for seniors over 60. This practical guide introduces joint-friendly yoga flows and asanas that can be performed safely and comfortably while seated. The book offers a comprehensive approach to chair yoga, featuring: - Easy-to-follow 5-minute chair yoga sequences for daily practice - Joint-friendly movements that promote ... Read more

$11.41 USD

Discover the gentle and effective practice of Chair Yoga specifically designed for seniors over 60. This practical guide introduces joint-friendly yoga flows and asanas that can be performed safely and comfortably while seated. The book offers a comprehensive approach to chair yoga, featuring: - Easy-to-follow 5-minute chair yoga sequences for daily practice - Joint-friendly movements that promote
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Le picker est un animal marchand

by Nicolas Charette ...

Considéré dans ce texte: Le picking comme style de vie. La quête de l’objet rare. Le paysage industriel de la Transcanadienne. Le toupet en banane et l’obsession pour l’Orange Crush. La consultation compulsive de Kijiji. L’âge d’or (possible) de la société de consommation. ... Read more

$1.99 USD

Considéré dans ce texte: Le picking comme style de vie. La quête de l’objet rare. Le paysage industriel de la Transcanadienne. Le toupet en banane et l’obsession pour l’Orange Crush. La consultation compulsive de Kijiji. L’âge d’or (possible) de la société de consommation.
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Create

At Home with Old & New

by Ali Heath ...

Some of the most exciting interiors around are those that layer vintage and antique finds with select contemporary pieces. In Create, interior stylist and journalist Ali Heath encourages you to think imaginatively about how to bring together old and new at home - introducing individuality and interest, while incorporating the need to decorate more sustainably.Following on from the success of her ... Read more

$3.99 USD

Some of the most exciting interiors around are those that layer vintage and antique finds with select contemporary pieces. In Create, interior stylist and journalist Ali Heath encourages you to think imaginatively about how to bring together old and new at home - introducing individuality and interest, while incorporating the need to decorate more sustainably.Following on from the success of her
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HowExpert Guide to Antique Collecting

The 39-Day System to Authenticate Antiques, Assess Market Value, Avoid Costly Mistakes, and Build a High-Quality Collection with Confidence

by HowExpert ...

HowExpert Guide to Antique Collecting is your blueprint for becoming a knowledgeable and confident antique collector. Through the proven 39-day ANTIQUEVALUE system, you learn to authenticate antiques, assess market value, negotiate strategically, avoid costly mistakes, and protect your collection. This guide replaces uncertainty with a practical framework designed to support smarter collecting ... Read more

$8.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

HowExpert Guide to Antique Collecting is your blueprint for becoming a knowledgeable and confident antique collector. Through the proven 39-day ANTIQUEVALUE system, you learn to authenticate antiques, assess market value, negotiate strategically, avoid costly mistakes, and protect your collection. This guide replaces uncertainty with a practical framework designed to support smarter collecting
... Read more
Der Schatzsucher

Auf der Jagd nach Kunst und Kuriositäten

by Fabian Kahl ...

Kunst- und Antikhändler Fabian Kahl gehört zur Stammbesetzung der Trödelshow »Bares für Rares«. Seit 2013 sitzt er regelmäßig am Händlertisch der ZDF-Erfolgssendung. Der selbst ernannte »Antikjäger« hat sich schon in jungen Jahren für Antikes und Kunst begeistert und seine Leidenschaft zum Beruf gemacht. In diesem Buch erzählt er nicht nur von seinem persönlichen Werdegang und ungewöhnlichen ... Read more

$16.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Kunst- und Antikhändler Fabian Kahl gehört zur Stammbesetzung der Trödelshow »Bares für Rares«. Seit 2013 sitzt er regelmäßig am Händlertisch der ZDF-Erfolgssendung. Der selbst ernannte »Antikjäger« hat sich schon in jungen Jahren für Antikes und Kunst begeistert und seine Leidenschaft zum Beruf gemacht. In diesem Buch erzählt er nicht nur von seinem persönlichen Werdegang und ungewöhnlichen
... Read more
Restauro Fai da te

by Valerio Poggi ...

Manuale pratico (raccolta e integrazione dei manuali RESTAURO FA DA TE 1, 2, 3, 4, 5) dedicato a chi desidera riportare a nuova vita un vecchio mobile recuperato in cantina o acquistato in un mercatino. Nella parte iniziale viene trattata la pulizia generale, la sverniciatura con sistemi diversi e la carteggiatura per preparare il mobile alle riparazioni necessarie e alla finitura conclusiva.Sono ... Read more

$7.00 USD

Manuale pratico (raccolta e integrazione dei manuali RESTAURO FA DA TE 1, 2, 3, 4, 5) dedicato a chi desidera riportare a nuova vita un vecchio mobile recuperato in cantina o acquistato in un mercatino. Nella parte iniziale viene trattata la pulizia generale, la sverniciatura con sistemi diversi e la carteggiatura per preparare il mobile alle riparazioni necessarie e alla finitura conclusiva.Sono
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Timeless Miracles 永恆的奇蹟

A Journey Through Chinese Antiques 中國古董之旅

by Glenn P. Wood ...

Timeless Miracles 永恆的奇蹟A Journey Through Chinese Antiques 中國古董之旅By Dr. Glenn Wood | Bilingual Edition (English & Traditional Chinese)Discover the untold stories behind six extraordinary Chinese antiques in this beautifully illustrated, bilingual collection from Oxford-educated author and collector Dr. Glenn Wood.✔ Six original short stories inspired by real artifacts✔ Full-color images from Dr. ... Read more

$3.59 USD

Timeless Miracles 永恆的奇蹟A Journey Through Chinese Antiques 中國古董之旅By Dr. Glenn Wood | Bilingual Edition (English & Traditional Chinese)Discover the untold stories behind six extraordinary Chinese antiques in this beautifully illustrated, bilingual collection from Oxford-educated author and collector Dr. Glenn Wood.✔ Six original short stories inspired by real artifacts✔ Full-color images from Dr.
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No Grid Survival Projects 2024 Edition

The Complete Diy Guide to Self Sufficiency, Surviving Blackouts and Unforeseen Disasters

by Susan David Zanang ...

In a world where the unexpected can happen at any moment, are you truly prepared to live without modern conveniences? What if you had the power to control your own destiny?Benefits of No Grid Survival Projects 2024 Edition:Comprehensive Guide: Learn how to grow your own food, harness renewable energy, build a sustainable home, and raise livestock—all essential skills for self-sufficiency.Visual ... Read more

$5.39 USD

In a world where the unexpected can happen at any moment, are you truly prepared to live without modern conveniences? What if you had the power to control your own destiny?Benefits of No Grid Survival Projects 2024 Edition:Comprehensive Guide: Learn how to grow your own food, harness renewable energy, build a sustainable home, and raise livestock—all essential skills for self-sufficiency.Visual
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Ergonomic Office Chairs

by Mitchel Radolphe ...

Used By Fortune 500 Companies for Best Office Chairs, Ergonomic Office Chair, Comfortable Office Chairs, Office Furniture, Office Chairs With Arms and Heavy Duty Office Chairs ... Read more

$4.49 USD

Used By Fortune 500 Companies for Best Office Chairs, Ergonomic Office Chair, Comfortable Office Chairs, Office Furniture, Office Chairs With Arms and Heavy Duty Office Chairs
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Histoire du mobilier

Recherches et notes sur les objets d'art qui peuvent composer l'ameublement et les collections de l'homme du monde et du curieux

by Albert Jacquemart, Henry Barbet de Jouy ...

Series series Hors collection
Pour parler du mobilier, il faut commencer par définir la valeur du mot selon les diverses époques auxquelles il s’applique. Dans son sens propre et général, mobilier veut dire tout ce qui est mobile, transportable, facile à mettre à l’abri.En effet, dans les premiers temps de notre histoire, l’homme était en quelque sorte nomade ; si les besoins mêmes de la défense faisaient ériger des châteaux, ... Read more

$6.99 USD

Pour parler du mobilier, il faut commencer par définir la valeur du mot selon les diverses époques auxquelles il s’applique. Dans son sens propre et général, mobilier veut dire tout ce qui est mobile, transportable, facile à mettre à l’abri.En effet, dans les premiers temps de notre histoire, l’homme était en quelque sorte nomade ; si les besoins mêmes de la défense faisaient ériger des châteaux,
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The Upholsterer's Step-by-Step Handbook

by Alex Law ...

The Upholsterer's Step-by-step Handbook reveals the techniques and tips of the upholstery trade in an easy to understand format. Fully illustrated throughout with informative illustrations and inspiring photography, this book will enable you to confidently create a statement piece of furniture for your home.Learn how to follow a technique-based approach to upholstery, from assessing the work ... Read more

$17.99 USD

The Upholsterer's Step-by-step Handbook reveals the techniques and tips of the upholstery trade in an easy to understand format. Fully illustrated throughout with informative illustrations and inspiring photography, this book will enable you to confidently create a statement piece of furniture for your home.Learn how to follow a technique-based approach to upholstery, from assessing the work
... Read more
Making Authentic Pennsylvania Dutch Furniture

With Measured Drawings

by John G. Shea ...

Series series Dover Crafts: Woodworking
Richly illustrated guide to the design, construction, painting, and decoration of a host of distinctive pieces — candle stands to four-posters. Includes designs for 24 popular hex signs and measured drawings for building 50 representative pieces: chairs, tables, desks, and many more. 250 illustrations. Bibliography. ... Read more

$11.15 USD

Richly illustrated guide to the design, construction, painting, and decoration of a host of distinctive pieces — candle stands to four-posters. Includes designs for 24 popular hex signs and measured drawings for building 50 representative pieces: chairs, tables, desks, and many more. 250 illustrations. Bibliography.
... Read more
Mission Furniture

How to Make It

by H. H. Windsor ...

Mission style has withstood the test of time. In homes across America and around the world, Mission furniture creates a look and feel to a home that few others styles can-elegant and homey, all at once. This is a classic book of Mission-style furniture, filled with plans for the do-it-yourselfer and inspiration for architects and designers. Included are chairs, tables, desks, beds, shelves, and ... Read more

$9.95 USD

Mission style has withstood the test of time. In homes across America and around the world, Mission furniture creates a look and feel to a home that few others styles can-elegant and homey, all at once. This is a classic book of Mission-style furniture, filled with plans for the do-it-yourselfer and inspiration for architects and designers. Included are chairs, tables, desks, beds, shelves, and
... Read more
Collect Value Divest

by Elizabeth Stewart ...

Dr. Elizabeth Stewart, a seasoned appraiser, shares her secrets of the art and antique marketplace. Learn what appraisers don’t want you to know—all the tools to assess value, beauty, provenance, and quality.These real-life cases and rich images instruct on all the Do’s and Don’ts; how, what, and where to collect, the next big thing; clues to identification and worth; online tools for value; how ... Read more

$4.49 USD

Dr. Elizabeth Stewart, a seasoned appraiser, shares her secrets of the art and antique marketplace. Learn what appraisers don’t want you to know—all the tools to assess value, beauty, provenance, and quality.These real-life cases and rich images instruct on all the Do’s and Don’ts; how, what, and where to collect, the next big thing; clues to identification and worth; online tools for value; how
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