Nature, recreation and sports / Antiques & collectibles

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....

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

The March Up: Taking Baghdad with the United States Marines

by Bing West

BONUS: This edition contains excerpts from Bing West's No True Glory and The Strongest Tribe.

With unprecedented access and previously unreported detail, here is a first hand account of the 22-day march to Baghdad...

Killer Stuff and Tons of Money: An Insider's Look at the World of Flea Markets, Antiques, and Collecting

by Maureen Stanton

Whether it’s Antiques Roadshow or American Pickers, or any of the number of TV shows on flea markets, the world of collecting inspires a cult following of millions of Americans. Celebrated author Maureen Stanton...

Antiquing For Dummies

by Ron Zoglin & Deborah Shouse

“This is a fun and painless way to give yourself a firm grounding in the wide wonderful world of antiques and collectibles.”

Kyle Husfloen, Managing Editor, Antique Trader Weekly and Antique Trader’s Antiques...

Coin Collecting For Dummies

by Neil S. Berman & Ron Guth

Can’t make heads or tails out of coin collecting? You need Coin Collecting For Dummies, 2^nd Edition, the treasure trove on information on numismatics. This hands-on guide escorts you through the world’s...

Figure Drawing For Dummies

by Kensuke Okabayashi

Figure Drawing For Dummies appeals to both new art students and veteran artists who find it difficult to proportionally draw the human form. The illustrations and examples in Figure Drawing For Dummies are designed...

Gun Digest Shooters Guide to the 1911

by Robert K. Campbell

Everything You Need to Know About the Most Famous Handgun in the World!

To shooters, collectors, and historians, there's only one serious candidate for the title of the World's Greatest Pistol - the Model 1911....