Schiffer publishing jun 2010 (23 resultados)

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - Explore legends, myths, ghost stories, and haunted locations that have kept New Jerseyans awake at night for generations. Walk the halls of Ringwood Manor, home to ancient energies for improving health and a ghost with unfinished business. Spend time at Lake Hopatcong where a ghostly Indian chief still protects his people and may answer your call, if you beckon. Visit the Surflight Theater to meet an owner who refuses to 'give up the ghost!' From the famous Jersey Devil to the nearly-lost-to-time Paulinskill Viaduct troll, get ready for a feast for your soul.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - Grab your camera and flashlight as you travel into one of the most haunted regions of New York State, the Southern Tier. Learn of a deformed figure that wanders Holland Road in Angola looking for peace; and walk the cursed land in Hinsdale, where evil energy has reached out to bring ruin to the lives of many. Find out about the fabled Pink House of Wellsville, where a spirit child waits for the candlelight to fade, and the ghostly man and dog who return to haunt the 'Murderer's Shack.' Come along as the author uncovers the truth about hauntings and introduces you to new tales of specters and phantoms from the country hillside. Are you ready for the journey.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - A thriller for young readers. Join Mitchell Burke, a 13-year-old boy from Maryland who stumbles into a dream portal that transports him to the 1820s, where he faces Patty Cannon, the legendary and ruthless slave kidnapper. Mitch tries to lead a normal life, but his nights are interrupted by dangerous adventures in his dreams and mysterious connections between Patty Cannon and his family. Learn how Mitch builds a stronger bond with this father, a reservist on active duty in the Middle East; resolves conflict; and experiences the truth about slaves crossing to freedom in Pennsylvania before the Civil War. Middle grades-ages 10-13.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - Enter the world of 'The Boogeyman' who abides in closets everywhere. Learn myths from around the world. Discover sleep disorders that cause dreams to blend into reality, portals, vortexes, and doorways to the boogeyman's realm. Study paranormal cases that hold families in fear. Meet famous serial murderers, known as boogeymen, who took the lives of children and paid a high price for their crimes. Shiver as you read legends about entities that travel from time and space to kidnap us while we sleep in our beds. Follow fictional boogeymen through terrifying rampages of murder and mayhem in the movies. Maybe you should keep your closet door closed as you read this .…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - Greater Los Angeles is no stranger to ghosts, so grab your flashlight and camera as we tour the haunts across the southland. Among the many hauntings at Universal Studios, take time to look for Lon Chaney who haunts Sound Stage 28, or a ghostly girl in a hurry not to miss her favorite 'killer' ride. Quicken your pace through Moorpark, because here you'll find a ghost that bites! But linger at the Psychedelic Moon bookshop in West Hollywood to see two haunted objects--a large portal mirror and a set of occult books that has kept this quaint shop in the haunted limelight. And don't forget the Hollywood Roosevelt ghosts providing footsteps, cold spots, and beautiful bugle sounds for the guests. Why, there's even invisible hands that will tug at your clothes and bed sheets at night. (Hint: Best not to go into Room 928.) So, from Ouija Boards and levitation, to EVP and animal haunts, it just may be that the ghosts in this town are what make it great.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - The Revolutionary War has sparked legends, ghost stories, and tales of haunted battlefields. Explore the ghostly side of the fight for American independence with stories collected for the first time in one volume, from all thirteen of the original American colonies that rebelled against England. Find out how a group of boy scouts got more than they bargained for after camping at the haunted Spy House in New Jersey. Cross paths with the Headless Horseman of Paoli and pray that you don't gaze into his guilty eyes. Travel to Valley Forge, Pennsylvania, where George Washington had his lowest moment in the war and was visited by an angel that may have changed the course of history. Ride with General ' Mad Anthony' Wayne on his annual quest to retrieve his missing bones. These stories and more are why you'll want to get caught up in the Spirits of 76'.…

Buch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - Schwoes can be teeny or tall, big or small, but Franklin is the largest of them all! Overweight, his self-esteem droops lower than the many chins that hang from his jowls. Franklin loves to eat! Concerned, his parents take Par-zee-no's biggest Schwoe to the doctor, who gives Franklin some simple advice--'eat less! exercise!'--and a secret incentive to shed his extra pounds. With resolve and determination, Franklin embarks on the challenging journey to become a Schwoe with just one chin. Charmingly illustrated by Bob Stuhmer, young readers will delight in Franklin's transformation and cheer him on as he follows 'doctor's orders' and learns that the biggest reward for all that hard work is a happier, healthier him. Early reader-ages 5-8. …

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - Amusement parks have been a staple of California recreation and entertainment for over a century. First appearing along the beaches and multiplying up and down the coast, these parks ignited an industry that has seen tremendous change and innovation. Children's Fairyland--America's first theme park--and Knott's Berry Farm--the first children's park--set high standards for the amusement world. When Disneyland opened in 1955, amusement parks became destinations in themselves, transforming surrounding communities. Discover how these magical places came to be. Learn little-known secrets of 20 California parks and what makes them landmarks. For guests of all ages, California's theme parks offer an abundance of entertainment possibilities. 301 color photos provide a unique glimpse into an industry that forever changed family entertainment.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - Artfully arranged food sets the stage for the senses come alive. Food that looks beautiful does taste better! Personal chef and stylist Michelle Valigursky shares hundreds of tips and tricks restaurant chefs rely on to wow their guests. Her introduction builds on basic presentation techniques and creative ways to use ordinary household items. You'll quickly find yourself inspired and enabled to add drama, interest, and impact to your food presentation. Recipes and cooking suggestions are interspersed with over 230 color photos packed with ideas.…

Buch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - 79 startling color photos and engaging interviews introduce twenty driven young people who strive for careers as professional wrestlers. Working day jobs in San Bernardino, California, as truck drivers, cashiers, and secretaries, these men and women seek goals of fame and stardom. Compiled at various stages of their careers at the School of Hard Knocks and the affiliated Empire Wrestling Federation, heartfelt interviews expose what motivates them toward this competitive and dangerous profession. Enter their world to discover the passion needed to step out of the ordinary work-a-day world into a ring with other wrestlers on their way up.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - In the years since Larry Chowning's book, Harvesting the Chesapeake: Tools and Traditions, was published, the author has fielded many questions from readers about why he didn't include a particular fishery or tradition in his collection. Chowning answers these questions in this second volume relating to the fisheries in his continuing effort to document the heritage of the Chesapeake Bay. 'The truth of the matter is,' he confesses in his preface, 'I like most watermen and I like what they stand for. I appreciate their tradition and their struggle to survive in an occupation that does not fit well in today's fast-paced urban society. Chesapeake Bay watermen are a carryover from earlier days when people had to be self-sufficient just to take care of their basic needs.' It's easy to share this appreciation for those who make their living on or around the water when reading this volume. It is a treasure trove of little-known gems about life in the Chesapeake region: tales from the days of fishing under sail, reminiscences from women who survived in the waterman's world, recipes for salting herring and cooking muskrat, descriptions of distinctive fishing vessels from bygone eras and their modern equivalents, and even an account of a very special tradition--the harvesting of human souls through baptism by immersion.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - Two top graffiti artists from New York City expose their large-scale work. 294 startling color photos capture the innovative graffiti they and others created for over a decade from the late 1990s through the 2000s in three locations around New York City on working semi-truck trailers that were seen up and down the American East Coast. Also see their unique military trailers, service trucks, and mobile homes that became massive metal canvases. The work is transitory, making this a significant record of artistry now lost. If you have a passion for graffiti as art, this book is for you.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - The Festool(R) sanding system meets every sanding need, making the task faster and more enjoyable. Designed to work with the Festool dust extraction system, the result is a clean, efficient performance perfectly suited to the job at hand. These sanders include the versatile Rotex(R) models designed for a range of tasks from rapid stripping to fine sanding and polishing; the RAS and Deltex(R) DX models for rapid stripping and rough shaping; the DTS, RS, and RTS for light surface sanding; the LS 130 EQ for sanding profiles; and the three ETS orbital sanders. Each model is covered in detail and applications are explained. In addition, the Festool dust extraction system and its accessories are explained, showing how they integrate with the sanding system for a nearly dustfree performance.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - The highly acclaimed Festool\*R system includes a line of four router models, the OF 1010 EQ, the OF 1400 EQ, the OF 2200 EB, and the MFK 700 EQ. Each has unique qualities that suit it for a particular job. In the OF series the 1010 is a light-weight, precision router, the 1400 is the middle range with more power and cutting depth, and the 2000 is a 3-1/4 HP production grade router. The MFK 700 EQ is a modular trim router that can change configuration for optimal, precise work with laminates. All four routers and their uses are covered in detail. Clear color photographs and concise explanations of the tools and their applications will help woodworkers get the most out of their Festool router and its accessories. As with all Festool products, the routers are integrated with the multi-function table (MFT), guiderail and dust extraction system. An overview of all these elements is included. The Festool Essential series helps the craftsperson use these fine tools to their highest capacity.…

Buch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - Join professional floral designer Bill Murphy, AIFD, to learn a florist's essential skills. Murphy explains step-by-step the creation of more than 25 impressive floral displays, from charger plates and napkin rings to kettle-sized, exotic centerpieces that will take your breath away. Here are ideas for seasonal displays, holiday presentations, and decor for special events like showers and birthday parties. From basic bouquet tying skills through techniques using wire and floral adhesive, you will be inspired to adorn every event with flowery creations. Detailed photos will help you develop the confidence you need to branch out on your own, amazing friends and family with artful creations.…

Buch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - See good design ideas that inspire you to create the ultimate, eco-friendly outdoor environment. More than 300 beautiful color photos detail 10 projects that are diverse in style and taste. Each incorporates recycled materials and principles of water efficiency. These creative design ideas can be installed in any climate and applied everywhere. A valuable resource for homeowners, landscape designers, contractors, and architects, this idea book will help you transform your yard into a personal and ecologically responsible paradise.…

Buch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - Get thoughtful basket-making instruction from a master teacher, and be inspired to collect art baskets by 95 top artists, through hundreds of beautifully-made examples. Learn the fundamentals of basket tools, materials, techniques, and dyeing; then proceed through sample projects for plaited, ribbed, twined, and braided construction, twill weaving, and surface embellishments. By understanding these basics, you will appreciate the artists' work. Step-by-step instruction and color photographs guide your progress while completed baskets provide plenty of encouragement.…

Buch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - Many American women made warm and attractive quilts to benefit U.S. soldiers during the period 1940-1945, either as outright gifts or as raffle items to raise money for good causes. This book reflects the author's extensive original research of newspaper and magazine articles of the era that feature these quilts. This work authenticates the patterns and designs available to quiltmakers and anchors the quilts historically in time. 335 color photos and descriptive text identify many colorful and patriotic quilts with military symbols and insignia, quilts made for donation to the Red Cross and organizations such as Bundles for Britain to raise money for the war effort. When possible, original patterns and designs that inspired the quilts are included. This work is important historically and emotionally to the appreciative families for whom these quilts, and thousands more yet to be discovered, were originally intended. Their legacies will continue because now these quilts can be interpreted from factual and objective perspectives.…

Buch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - Explore the glass creations of 108 artisans, ranging from established talents to those who are up-and-coming in this dynamic field. Their work represents the many techniques employed by today's glass artists, including glass blowing, casting, fusion, etching, layering, copper foil, enamel, paint, and flamework along with stained glass and mosaic composition. More than 550 art objects are shown in full color, spanning the scale from intricate jewelry pieces to architectural installations. The text reveals each artist's individual journey into creativity and the vision that lies behind his or her work. …

Buch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - The Vought F7U Cutlass would be host to the following first time achievements for any naval aircraft: the first swept wing jet propelled fighter to operate from a carrier deck; the first to use an all-hydraulic irreversible flight control system; first tailless U.S. Naval jet fighter; first to incorporate a fully steerable nose wheel; first to use ailavators (elevons) as primary control surfaces; first near sonic fighter. The Cutlass would eventually evolve into the F7U-3,3M, and 3P. Touted as highly versatile in functionality for tactical use, it would have certainly achieved 'Super Star Status' if not for the nefarious unreliability of its Westinghouse J34 and J46 turbojets. This 'Star Crossed' fighter didn't deserve the unrelenting and damning criticism it received throughout its career. The 'Gutless Cutlass', 'Widow Maker' and ' Ensign Eliminator' as it was eventually known provided necessary contributions in the evolutionary process responsible at least in part for the superb carrier fighters in use today. Its complete story is presented here, including many photographs and line schemes. …

Buch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - Popular workshop teacher shares her superb approach. Open your eyes to an explosion of color and creative techniques in the dye pans. Learn how to add fascinating dimension to your textile projects. Any textile artist or crafter will be inspired with new, exciting ways to add intensity and texture. Step-by-step lessons show how to create balance, using color on wool. The 20 techniques explored include spot dyeing, painting, overlay, shibori, and other great ways of playing with color. Find out why everyone has the skills to dye wool, learn color theory, and find their color voice.…

Buch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - The Russian Military Air Fleet in World War I two volume set is a prodigious scholarly endeavor, offering for the first time in the English language a close up view of Air Fleet operations and personnel. Vol.1 is a chronology of the development of aeronautics and aviation in Russia beginning in the earliest days and the eventual emergence of the Air Fleet, which is carried through to its dissolution by the Bolsheviks and the beginning of the Red Air Fleet in March 1918. There are also chapters on manufacturers, airmen badges, aviation uniforms, flight helmets, markings, flags and pennants, organizational charts, maps of the Russian and Romanian Fronts, and bibliography.…

Buch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - The Russian Military Air Fleet in World War I two volume set is a prodigious scholarly endeavor, offering for the first time in the English language a close up view of Air Fleet operations and personnel. Vol.1 is a chronology of the development of aeronautics and aviation in Russia beginning in the earliest days and the eventual emergence of the Air Fleet, which is carried through to its dissolution by the Bolsheviks and the beginning of the Red Air Fleet in March 1918. There are also chapters on manufacturers, airmen badges, aviation uniforms, flight helmets, markings, flags and pennants, organizational charts, maps of the Russian and Romanian Fronts, and bibliography.…