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Blind Into Baghdad: America's War in Iraq

by James Fallows

In the autumn of 2002, Atlantic Monthly national correspondent James Fallows wrote an article predicting many of the problems America would face if it invaded Iraq. After events confirmed many of his predictions,...

Out of Nowhere: A history of the military sniper, from the Sharpshooter to Afghanistan

by Martin Pegler

From the American War of Independence to World War II, the history of the military combat marksman is one of indifference and cost cutting. Despite the proven effectiveness of the rifleman in battle, for most...

Spirit Of The Sword

by Steve Shackleford

Live the Legend. Feel the Steel Steeped in lore and legend, swords evoke images of samurai swordsmen, knights in shining armor, the glint of hardened steel, the charge of mounted cavalry. Spirit of the Word...

Harry Potter Collector's Handbook

by William Silvester

• Action Figures • Books • Ornaments •

Costumes • Calendars • Art • Coins • Dolls

• Jewelry • Lunch Boxes • Toys • Movies •

Harry Potter Casts His Spell On Collectors

Welcome, Muggles, to the magic,...

Smoke Rings and Roundelays - Pipes and Tobacco

by Wilfred Partington

Originally published in London 1924. A wonderful collection of prose and verse on the joys of smoking, tobacco, pipes snuff etc, since Raleigh's time. Contents Include: History. Tobacco. Pipe Songs and Fancies....

Gun Digest eBook of the Glock

by Gun Digest

This short e-book contains six chapters by Gun Digest's top experts - including Jerry Ahern and Massad Ayoob - on the popular Glock semi-automatic pistol. Includes gun tests, history, overview, facts and tips...

Inside the Pakistan Army: A Woman's Experience on the Frontline of the War on Terror

by Carey Schofield

The Pakistan Army is at the forefront of the West’s war on terror, policing the border with Afghanistan and the lawless tribal agencies where Osama bin Laden is said to be hiding. Since October 2009 more than...

Gun Digest's Backup Guns for Concealed Carry eShort: Get the best backup gun tips and inside advice on concealed carry handguns, CCW laws & more.

by Massad Ayoob

In this excerpt from the Gun Digest Book of Concealed Carry, Massad Ayoob argues for backup guns. He provides the rationale, real-life examples, and tips on how and where to carry a small concealed carry gun....

2012 U.S. Coin Digest: Dimes

by David C. Harper

""This easy-to-search pricing and identification download is solely focused on U.S dimes. In this single source you get up-to-date values, detailed illustrations - featuring both sides of each coin, and characteristics...

2012 U.S. Coin Digest: Hawaii, Philippines, Puerto Rico

by David C. Harper

""With this easy-to-search pricing and identification download you not only get all the information for circulating and non-circulating coins from Hawaii, Philippines and Puerto Rico, you get large-size color...

Goldmine Record Album Price Guide

by Martin Popoff

Whether you're cleaning out a closet, basement or attic full of records, or you're searching for hidden gems to build your collection, you can depend on Goldmine Record Album Price Guide to help you accurately...

Gunsmithing: Rifles

by Patrick Sweeney

Make your rifle shoot better than ever! Gunsmithing: Rifles takes a look at al major rifle types and gives you practical information on how to make repairs, improve performance and modify your rifle to fit your...

American & British 410 Shotguns

by Ronald Gabriel

410's are generally lightweight shotguns that produce little kick, making them a popular choice for beginners, youth, or anyone sensitive to recoil. However, their full choke barrels force them to concentrate...

Star Trek The Collectibles

by Steve Kelley

This book provides a wide-range of Star Trek treasures you can appreciate whether you're a devoted Trekkie or a novice collector of this epic American science-fiction franchise. Then the pages of this spectacular...

The Official Red Book: A Guidebook of United States Coins 2012

by R. S. Yeoman & Kenneth Bressett

The Official Red Book®, now in its 65th year, is famous nationwide as the premiere resource for U.S. coin collectors. This best-selling "one-volume library" helps you make smart buying decisions as you build...

The Official Blue Book: Handbook of United States Coins

by R. S. Yeoman & Kenneth Bressett

The Official Blue Book of United States Coins 2011. This guide features grading and collecting tips, mintage records, historical information, and data compiled by more than 50 coin-elite contributors. Lists...

Cherrypicker's Guide to Rare Die Varieties of United States Coins

by Bill Fivaz & J. T. Stanton

Few Books have taken the coin-collecting community by storm like the Cherrypicker's Guide to Rare Die Varieties. This handy book tells you how to cherrypick rare coins - how to examine a collection of otherwise...

The Triple Agent: The al-Qaeda Mole who Infiltrated the CIA

by Joby Warrick

A stunning narrative account of the mysterious Jordanian who penetrated both the inner circle of al-Qaeda and the highest reaches of the CIA, with a devastating impact on the war on terror.

In December 2009,...

BURLESQUE The True Art Of Seduction

by Scarlett James

At the beginning of the 21st century, the unique art form of burlesque is enjoying a strong resurgence in popularity worldwide. Audiences are eager for all the humor, glamor and generous curves that burlesque...

Rockers and Rollers: A Full-Throttle Memoir

by Brian Johnson

By night, Brian Johnson sings in the biggest rock ’n’ roll band on the planet. But by day, AC/DC’s frontman drives balls to the wall. Cars and rock ’n’ roll—they were made for each other.

When he...