Nature, recreation and sports / Antiques & collectibles

Theatre in Dublin, 1745-1820: A Calendar of Performances

by John C. Greene

This is the first comprehensive, daily compendium of more than 18,000 performances that took place in Dublin’s theatres, music halls, pleasure gardens, and circus amphitheatres between Thomas Sheridan’s...

Historic Floors

by Jane Fawcett

This is the first book in the UK to be devoted to historic floors. It introduces an important and largely neglected subject and considers conservation methods in a European context.

It traces the history of...

Precious and Semi-Precious Stones

by , Michael Weinstein

This early work on gemmology is both expensive and hard to find in its first edition. It contains a comprehensive account of the varieties of precious and semi-precious stones and their characteristics. This...

How to Buy and Sell Art

by Michael Reid

Never bought a painting or a sculpture? This guide has all the answers for those who want to start collecting art but don't know where to begin.

Indus Valley Painted Pottery - A Comparative Study of the Designs on the Painted Wares of the Harappa Culture

by , Richard Starr

A guide to pottery created by one of the great forgotten civilisations, the Harappa people of the Indus valley. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely...

Money and Exchange in Canada to 1900

by A.B. McCullough

Of special interest to coin and bill collecters, as well as history buffs and students, is this clear, concise and intriguing explanation of the various coins and currencies used in Canada between 1600 and 1900....

Handbook of Antique Chairs

by , Carl Drepperd

This early work is a fascinating read for amateur and professional antiquarians, thoroughly recommended for use as a reference on all aspects of antique chairs. Extensively illustrated with text and full page...

How to be a Spy: The World War II SOE Training Manual

by Denis Rigden

In the early years of World War II, top secret training schools taught prospective agents the skills of a spy, from disguise to assassination.

Gun Digest eBook of Revolvers

by Dan Shideler

This e-book contains 16 in-depth chapters on all different kinds of revolvers, both new and old. Learn about the 38 S&W, 44 Special, 45 Auto Rimfire, Bull Dogs, cap and ball sixgunning, Colt and Smith & Wesson...

English Furniture - A History and Guide

by , John Cloag

Originally published in 1934, this is an exhaustively detailed guide to the history of English furniture, copiously illustrated with black and white photography and many illustrations, and is highly recommended...

Cigarette Cards and How To Collect Them

by , I. O. Evans

This handy book contains a wealth of information on the subject of collecting cigarette cards, and is highly recommended for inclusion on the bookshelf of anyone with a passion for the hobby. Contents Include:...

Victorian Jewellery

by , Margaret Flower

A comprehensive and informative look at Victorian jewellery, split into three eras - 'The Early Victorian, or Romantic Period (1837-60)', 'The Mid-Victorian, or Grand Period (1860-85)' and 'The Late Victorian,...

Wehrmacht Combat Helmets 1933-45

by Brian Bell & Kevin Lyles

The German Stahlhelm is perhaps the most recognizable image of World War II (1939-1945). Manufactured in its millions, it was used or copied by many countries. It is still one of the most collected relics of...

Bridal Fashion 1900-1950

by Kathleen York

From homespun to haute couture, the dresses worn by American brides in the first half of the twentieth century had myriad influences. In Bridal Fashion 1900–1950, living-history expert Kathleen York takes...

Objects of Our Affection: Uncovering My Family's Past, One Chair, Pistol, and Pickle Fork at a Time

by Lisa Tracy

After their mother’s death, Lisa Tracy and her sister, Jeanne, are left to contend with several households’ worth of furniture and memorabilia, much of it accumulated during their family’s many decades...

If A Wine Were Me...Which Would it Be? Bold, sexy, bubbly, sweet

by LaSaan Georgeson

If A Wine Were Me...Which Would it Be? From the creator of Bwinedate.com Wines are organic, with inherent characteristics just like you and me! Read on to learn their attributes, personalities, styles and finishes....

Encyclopedia of the Exquisite: An Anecdotal History of Elegant Delights

by Jessica Kerwin Jenkins

Encyclopedia of the Exquisite is a lifestyle guide for the Francophile and the Anglomaniac, the gourmet and the style maven, the armchair traveler and the art lover. It’s an homage to the esoteric world of...

Casting Light on the Shadows: Canadian Perspectives on Special Operations Forces

by Bernd Horn & Tony Balasevicius

Since 9/11 Canadian Special Operations Forces, formerly in the shadows, have become the force of choice. This book provides a solid foundation for SOF theory, historical background, and evolution, and highlights...

Support Our Troops: Quotations on Patriotism and Prayer

by Eric Dinyer

We live in challenging times - times that increasingly call upon the focus, intensity, and integrity of our armed forces. These are the men and women who selflessly protect what the rest of us hold most dear....

Nest: The art of birds

by Janine Burke

Part natural history, part folklore, part exploration of art and aesthetics, part memoir, Nest is a beautiful book that will appeal to bird lovers, readers of literature and art lovers alike. It's the perfect...