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This vintage book contains a comprehensive guide to making a range of chocolate confectionery. Profusely illustrated and full of simple instructions and handy hints, "Chocolate Candies you Can Make" is ideal for those with little culinary experience looking for interesting confectionery recipes. Contents include: "Confectionery", "Everything You Want To Know", "About Chocolate Candy Making", "How to Make Fondant", "How to Make Centers", "Assortment of Centers", "How to Dip Chocolates", "Some Chocolate Dipping Secrets", "Recipes for Favourite Candies", "Chocolate Coconut Glossies", etc. Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on confectionery.

This volume contains a collection of interesting and helpful articles on pig keeping, covering topics such as feeding, breeding, ailments, and more. Containing a wealth of information that will be of value to the modern pig farmer, this text constitutes a must-read for those with an interest in the subject, and makes for a worthy addition to collections of farming literature. The articles contained herein include: 'Breeding, Housing, and Management of Pigs'; 'Recent Developments in Feeding'; 'Diseases of Pigs in Relation to Management'; 'Special Problems of Pig-Keeping on the Smallholding'; and 'Bacon Factory Requirements'. Many vintage books such as this are increasingly rare and expensive, and it is with this in mind that we are proudly republishing this volume, now in an affordable modern edition complete with a new introduction on pig farming.

This early work on the Boys' Brigade is both expensive and hard to find in its first edition. It was the standard hand-book of Brigade members and includes information on camp equipment, organisation, recreations and much more. This is a fascinating work and highly recommended for anyone interested in the Boys' Brigade and its history. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

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.

This book is a collection of vintage articles on the subject of engineering for model vehicles, with information on the design, construction, and installation of small engines. Profusely illustrated and full of invaluable information, this volume is highly recommended for those with an interest in model engineering, and would make for a fantastic addition to collections of related literature. Contents include: "Smoke Rings", "A Model Steam Plant for a Coal-Fired Steamer", "A Carburettor for the 'Busy Bee'", "Carburettor Design", "Almost a Swarm!", "Compensation", "The Variable Jet", "'Air Bleed'", "A Useful Device", "Venner Lightweight Alkaline Accumulators", "A Simple Photographic Rangefinder", etc. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on model building.

This vintage book contains a complete handbook on keeping parakeets, being a practical guide to the selection, care, and breeding of these wonderful birds. Including a wealth of invaluable information and useful tips, this volume would be of considerable utility to both existing and prospective parakeet keepers. The chapters of this book include: "How the Parakeet Came to the United States", "How to Choose your Bird", "How to Select a Cage", "How to Feed you Bird and Care for the Cage", "Training Your Bird", "Entertaining our Pet Parakeet", "How the Parakeet Keeps Itself Clean", etcetera. Many antiquarian books such as this are increasingly hard to come by and expensive, and it is with this in mind that we are republishing this book now in an affordable, modern, high quality edition. It comes complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on aviculture.

This lovely little book contains a comprehensive and easy-to-digest handbook for canary owners. Complete with helpful diagrams and all the information needed for successful canary management from diet to training, this text is perfect for both the prospective and existing canary owners. The chapters contained herein are: 'Friendly Feathered Pets', 'Personality is the Key', 'Age and Sex', 'Cage and Accessories', 'Placement and Care of the Cage', 'First days at Home', 'French's Natural Feeding Diet', 'Treat and Conditioning Food', 'Bathing', 'Molting', 'How to Clip', 'Finger Taming', 'Free Flight', 'Training for Talk', et cetera. This text has been elected for modern republication due to its timeless educational value, and we are proud to republish it here complete with a new introduction on aviculture.

This antique text contains a detailed guide to canary management. Written for beginners, the purpose of this book is to explain how to successfully purchase, maintain and breed you canary. It will also give advice on diseases and illnesses, and how to cure them. The perfect book for anyone with an interest in canaries, this text constitutes a great addition to any collection of avicultural literature. The chapters of this book include: 'How the Canary came to America', 'Buying your Canary', 'When you Arrive Home with your Bird and Cage', 'Cleaning and Feeding your Canary', 'Breeding your Canaries', 'Illnesses', 'Consumption', 'Confinement Cramps', 'Diarrhea', 'Feather Pulling', 'Feather Shedding during the Winter', 'Lice and Mites', 'Loss of Song', 'Loss of Appetite', 'Scaly Legs', et cetera. This text has been elected for republication due to its educational value, and is proudly republished here complete with a new introduction to aviculture.

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.

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.

Chinese Jewelry - A Picture Book - The Metropolitan Museum of Art, is a catalogue of the pieces of Chinese Jewelry that are housed within the Metropolitan Museum of Art including images of the the Museum's star exhibit, which is the golden crown variously attributed to the T'ang (618-906) and Sung (960-1280) dynasties.

This classic book offers the reader a simple, beginner-friendly guide to knitting a variety of winter garments, including mittens, gloves, and socks. If Winter's on its way and you are looking for money-saving ideas or a personalised gift for a loved one, then this book is for you. Written in simple, plain language and coupled with helpful illustrations, these step-by-step instructions will allow any reader to produce lovely, warm, custom Winter wear in no time at all-with no previous experience required. Not to be missed by knitting enthusiasts new and old. 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 introduction on knitting.

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.

This vintage book is a detailed guide to growing apples, specially designed for the novice Written in simple, plain language and full of useful illustrations and invaluable tips, this guide constitutes a must-read for prospective growers. Contents include: "Stocks", "Types of Trees to Plant", "Soil and Planting", "Feeding of Apples", "General Hints on the Pruning of Fruit Trees", "Pruning of Newly Planted Apples", "Pruning of Established Apples", "Pruning of Cordons and Espaliers", "Pruning of Tip Bearing Varieties", "Thinning of Apples", etc. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly rare and expensive. We are republishing this book now in an affordable, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on growing fruit and vegetables.

This book contains classic material dating back to the 1900s and before. The content has been carefully selected for its interest and relevance to a modern audience.

This early work on reading tea leaves is both expensive and hard to find in its first edition. It contains information on the interpretation of symbols and their future predictions. This is a fascinating work and is thoroughly recommended for anyone interested in reading tea leaves. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

This book contains many articles and stories on beagles and hunting. A fantastic book for the beagle-lover or anyone interested in hunting dogs and country sports. Contains articles titled: Charlie Gets Converted, Sangamon, Black Hawk, 172 at Bay State, Texas Trial, West Penn Winner Stake, Field Trial Facts, Sportsmen's Speciality and many others.

This vintage book contains a complete manual on the keeping of parakeets, with information on health, care, and training, talking, and breeding. Written in simple, plain language and full of useful hints and clear instruction, this is a volume that would be of considerable utility to the novice bird keeper. The chapters of this book include: "Aviculture", "History", "A Perfect Companion", "Varieties of Parakeets", "Popularity Spreads Around the World", "Description", "How to Determine Sex", "Training", "Care and Feeding", "Ailments and How to Treat Them", "Household Safety Hints", Breeding", etcetera. This book is being republished now in an affordable, modern, high quality edition - complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on aviculture.

This vintage book contains a fascinating a historical article on the life and expeditions of the famous explorer of Africa - David Livingstone. With a wealth of fascinating biographical information and accurate accounts of some of his most memorable excursions, this volume constitutes a must-read for those with an interest in David Livingstone, and would make for a worthy addition to collections of antiquarian literature. Livingstone (1813 - 1873), was a Scottish Congregationalist pioneer medical missionary with the London Missionary Society, as well as a famed explorer. Perhaps one of the most popular national heroes of the late-nineteenth century in Victorian Britain, Livingstone had a mythic status, which operated on a number of interconnected levels: Protestant missionary martyr, working-class "rags to riches" inspirational story, scientific investigator and explorer, imperial reformer, anti-slavery crusader, and advocate of commercial empire. His fame as an explorer helped drive forward the obsession with discovering the sources of the River Nile that formed the culmination of the classic period of European geographical discovery and colonial penetration of the African continent. Many vintage texts such as this are becoming increasingly rare and expensive, and it is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now, in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition.

This vintage book contains a detailed and comprehensive guide to pork production, with information on slaughtering, curing, and canning. A highly accessible and profusely illustrated handbook, "Pork on the Farm" will be of considerable utility to both existing and prospective farmers, and would make for a worthy addition to collections of allied literature. Contents include: "Importance of Proper Methods", "Equipment", "Medium Weight Hogs most Desirable for Slaughter", "Care of the Hogs just before Slaughter", "Sticking", "Scalding", "Scraping", "Removal of Internal Organs", "Chilling the Carcass", "Care of the Internal Organs", et cetera. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly rare and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on farming.