Modern Fishing Lure Collectibles Identification and Value Guide [Hardcover]

This book covers modern fishing reels and rods and details some of the major changes brought about by the introduction of fiberglas rods. It catalogs miscellaneous fishing collectibles and emphasizes the importance of catalogs, magazines, wholesale house catalogs, decoys, bobbers/floats, bait buckets, split shot tins, leader packs, advertising items, and other significant relics from 1940 until the early 1980s. It covers more than 140 companies not in volume 1, and includes illu (more…)

Handbook of Paper and Board [Hardcover]

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“…excellent and easily accessible to the non-engineer and…the general reader.” (CHOICE, September 2006) “…a one-of-a-kind text on paper production-a selection observed for its crisp and sharp efficiency.” (Electric Review, September/October 2006)

This first comprehensive handbook on the subject describes all the manufacturing processes used in industry for various types of papers, including: writing and printing paper tissue pa (more…)

Boatbuilding with Aluminum [Hardcover]

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“Brings it all together in an organized and thorough volume that’s loaded with userful information and practical advice… I give it a thumbs up for anyone interested in aluminum boat construction!” — Ballast, Society of Boat & Yacht Designers”Pollard covers his subject thoroughly, clearly and concisely.” — The Ensign”This is the reference text the backyard builder and small-scale professional builder have been waiting for.” — Boatbuilder

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Arc Welding Automation (Manufacturing Engineering and Materials Processing) [Hardcover]

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“…a wonderful text.” — -Welding Journal 1996. . .a wonderful text. —Welding Journal

Describing the different variables involved in arc welding and how they interact, this state-of-the-art reference examines the welding capabilities of mechanized, automatic, adaptive control, and robotic systems. Delineating the advantages of welding automation and offering practical strategies for its implementation, Arc Welding Automation analyzes the (more…)

The Complete Guide to Freshwater Fishing (The Freshwater Angler) [Hardcover]

The Complete Guide to Freshwater Fishing offers the nearly 40 million freshwater anglers in the U.S. with a comprehensive fishing resource. From the highly respected The Freshwater Angler series, this title covers all the major freshwater species in North America. It includes tips and techniques for catching gamefish throughout the country under every conceivable on-the-water situation. In developing this book, the writers, editors and researchers traveled from Alaska to Me (more…)

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A Miracle of Catfish [Hardcover]

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When Larry Brown died suddenly in 2004 at 53, he left a nearly finished sixth novel, A Miracle of Catfish, that revisits several of his favorite themes: fatherhood, alienation, and loneliness. Shannon Ravenel, Brown’s Algonquin editor, had the daunting task of trimming the enormous manuscript to manageable size, almost impossible for a responsible editor to do without the help of the author. Brown’s prolix, rambling style is at times mesmerizing and at times–j (more…)

Bamboo in Japan [Hardcover]

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“… a worthy addition to the library of anyone interested in bamboo and its place in Japanese culture.” — Rob Caffland, Orientations”… speaks to an American basketry artist’s passionate engagement with a ubiquitous Japanese material and, by extension, with Japanese culture.” — American Craft”… stunning graphics, photographs and comprehensive coverage of all aspects of the big grass. Recommended.” — Bill Surface, Kansai Time Out”A must for any library.” — Judy Mulf (more…)