Literatura obcojęzyczna Schiffer Publishing Ltd

This book is a complete history of the Italian Model 1891Carcano rifle and variants that served as Italy's standard service rifle in World...

The development and combat use of the U.S. World War II era, fixed bail' M-1 helmet is covered in this all new volume. Years of research...

This rare volume was originally published in Germany during World War II and now makes its first appearance in an English language edition....

"Schiffer military history"--Book spine.

Follow the saga of this remarkable fiber from seed to woven fabric. Learn about flax cultivation, processing and spinning, natural and synthetic...

There are many ways of designing a motorcycle, but it takes a great deal of artistic sensitivity to create a legend from only two cylinders....

Few items of Third Reich militaria collecting hold as much fascination as the uniforms of the German armored forces. Germany revolutionized...

Pete shares a great number of techniques and secrets of caricature carving in this volume, paying attention, as always, to the minute details...

Explore hundreds of remarkable corkscrews from figurals and eclectics to knives: rare and novelty varieties are well represented. For easy...

All the steps needed to sculpt human heads and complete animal figures in clay. Instructive line drawings show the proper positioning of...

This three-volume set is unquestionably the best reference on German SS military uniforms ever produced. This spectacular work is a heavily...

Without the mighty Saturn V rocket, the Apollo 11 moon landing would not have been possible in July 1969. Even today, nearly fifty years...

This revised, expanded edition chronicles the development and career of the world's predominant military airlifter, from its origins in...

Here is the comprehensive guide to forty years of collectible Swedish-made reels. It contains background information on every manufacturer...

Master the art of needle lace making in this image-rich guide Step żeby step, it explains the needed materials, takes you through the first,...

TOMCAT The Gurmman F-14 Story is an exciting oral history of the most versatile air supremacy fighter in the world... Much of it written...

The God within connects with the Universal God. We are all of the same vibration, ever expanding, always creating, and the energy of the...

For the first time in English, a complete book about Norwegian pick-up bandweaving--from its fascinating history to beautiful bands you...

More than 300 colorful photos and behind-the-scenes details reveal the fascinating story of Japan's cotton and indigo, and their enormous...

This book covers the giant six-engine World War II Luftwaffe seplane, the largest operational aircraft of the war.

Horten brothers biographer David Myhra continues his efforts for a full accounting of the events surrounding the design, construction, and...

This book is a concise look into the German Zndapp firms history within the framework of one if its most successful motorcycle designs:...

This book is specifically designed for those interested in creating natural swimming pools. It covers all stages, from understanding the...

The Women for Victory series provides a thorough and authoritative reference for American servicewomen's history and uniforms of WWII, and...

A visual road trip from Route 66 to Route 666, this rockin' collection of more than 600 artworks presents the unapologetically fun and undeniably...

This four-volume set is the classic reference for commercial bronze sculptures from 1800 to 1930 showing the works of a vast array of international...

More than 600 pieces of nineteenth century Biedermeier furniture, including cabinets, bureaus, wardrobes, secretaries, sofas, chairs, and...

The units of the Waffen-SS were some of the most successful and influental combat formations produced by any country in this century. Their...

The Legendary FighterInterceptor in Russian and Worldwide Use 1956 to the Present.

Translation of: Jagdflieger Erich Hartmann.

Here is what could be the largest collection of vintage cigarette lighters ever assembled. It is a fascinating bronicle of cigarette lighters'...

Explore the broad range of beautiful, high-quality porcelain figurines manufactured żeby the Bing & Grondahl Porcelain Manufactory, of Copenhagen,...

Long considered the definitive book on DKW (Dampf-Kraft-Wagen), this classic book is now available in a complete English language edition....

The units of the Waffen-SS were some of the most successful and influental combat formations produced by any country in this century. Their...

This book provides fellow collectors with a detailed reference on the famed World War II Luftwaffe gravity knife (Flieger-Kappmesser). The...

The 'Air Branch' of the Royal Navy that was to carve its name into maritime history as the Fleet Air Arm faced an 'orphan' existence up...

In this revised and updated version of Beautiful Creatures Tarot, visit a mystical and exotic world where all your questions, big or small,...

Jagdgeschwader 301 and 302 were established in 1943. Their mission was to intercept enemy bombers at night flying fast single-engined fighters....

Covers the various types of motorcycles used żeby the Wehrmacht during WWII.

This is the perfect introduction to Shaker furniture design.This concise book surveys distinctive furniture styles produced during the nineteenth...

With vivid detail and many exclusive photographs, Wayne Mutza chronicles the Convair's F-102 Delta Dagger's unsteady course through history,...

In Volume 2, of a planned three-volume set, the author continues his definitive history of the 5th Fighter Command combining grand world...

Based on research and personal interviews, this book presents the most successful North Vietnamese pilots' careers from their training years...

Originally designed in 1952 as an anti-submarine warfare platform for the U.S. Navy, almost two-thousand Sikorsky H-34s have served on every...

Omega has become the watchmaker with the highest name recognition in timekeeping for personal and sports events worldwide. If the father...

This is part one of a comprehensive two-volume reference that shows all the camouflage uniforms of the Waffen-SS. Using predominately modern...

This is the only book in English to present a detailed look at the German medical corps in World War II. Among the topics covered are training,...

The Arado Ar 234C was the world's first four turbojet-powered flying machine to be built in series. But it was more than that, and its design...

Over 220 photos show the various R12 and R75 types in various combat roles on all war fronts.

The rise, fall and rebirth of Corgi Toys is explained and illustrated with hundreds of color photos of toy models and memorabilia never...

This retrospective of Jim's skateboard art bombards the reader with colorful decks, logos, ad art, ad layouts, photos, and stickers to illustrate...

The definition of a beautiful face has never been constant. See how political and social climates have molded accepted beauty rituals and...

Created over the last three winters at the tattoo shop California Tattoo in Savannah, Georgia, this tattoo art story represents a period...

In this first survey of his career, you'll find beloved, neo-psychedelic artist Oliver Hibert blending in as living art among examples of...

This book is a primer for the design, construction, and presentation of the three-dimensional model from conceptual drawings. Ideal for...

This book is an illustrated documentation showing the nuclear powered submarines of the Soviet Union and Russia, including rare photos of...

This two volume set (companion volumes to the authors previous books on World War II German helmets) is packed with nearly 1000 full-color...

In this new book, Spencer Coil examines various models of uniforms and equipment used żeby the multiethnic French armed forces in the First...

In November 1949, a new epoch of automotive history began with the introduction of the first small transporter by Volkswagen. Like no other...

Developed to meet a Soviet Ministry of Defense requirement for a fast bomber that would counter the threat posed żeby NATO, the Tu-16 was...

Aerial night fighting against the Japanese in World War II demanded the merger of a special type of pilot and plane. This is the story of...

The Modern Guide.

Explore life's moments through this poetic rendition of mythology via 102 lavishly illustrated Tarot cards--including a new (Pause) suit...

Hundreds of photographs illustrate this outstanding look at the history, development, and identification of wrist chronographs-mechanical...

This is the first major work in the English language devoted entirely to the uniforms, insignia, and history of the female auxiliaries that...

Translation of: Initiation calligraphie japonaise.

An informative book designed for beginning and intermediate turners. Bill Bowers leads this step-by-step workshop for constructing the classic...

Thousands of artistic graphic illustrations, from motorcycles to health food and including rock posters, surf, and skateboard art, jump...

Showcases more than 600 fluorescent Vaseline glass items made from the mid-1800s to the present day. Featured are eye-catching vases, pitchers,...

In these pages, yogic traditions meet Western psychology to create an explosion of new insights for transformation. To accelerate this emerging...

During the period 1890-1910 the German Army of Kaiser Wilhelm II was ablaze in color, particularly the Garde and Cavalry regiments. In this...

Eagerly anticipated, this update of the highly regarded third book from pinball author Michael Shalhoub includes over 900 color photos and...

The first of two volumes on Mauser rifles, this full-color, illustrated book presents the design, manufacturing, development, and combat...

This pattern book provides over 100 woodcarving patterns and accompanying illustrations for 72 birds, animals, and fish. Illustrations of...

Volume II covers: JG 53 Pik-As, JG 54 Grunherz, JG 77 Herz-As, JG 300, JG 301, JG 302 Wilde Sau, and JG 400.

First established aby Kaiser Wilhelm II in 1918, the badge for wounded soldiers was reestablished żeby the Wehrmacht during the Spanish...

This book is a pictorial history of the F-111, the greatest jet fighter-bomber ever built, and includes 740 color photos covering all models...

Damascus steel: centuries-old, hot-forged steel that is legendary for making sharp, strong blades that struck fear in many a man's heart....

This is the first volume ever to explore old-time barbershop items: poles, chairs, mugs, bottles, razors, signs, and much more. It documents...

Beginning operations in April 1942 with a shoestring flight of four Lockheed F-4 Lightnings (the photo-recon version of the famed P-38),...

Germany was one of the leading developers of jet propulsion during the Second World War - in August 1939 the world's first jet aircraft,...

This is the first English language work to examine the subject in detail and the first in any language to identify, describe, and quantify...

A rare look inside the Sonderkommando "Dirlewanger," the SS anti-partisan unit notorious for atrocities in Poland and Russia during World...

A journey through the elusive world of traditional Japanese tattooing, based largely on Takahiro's experiences as a client and student of...

An extravagant array of miniature perfume bottles in over 550 full-color photos. With bottles from the Victorian era, the beginning of the...

Germany's World War I- and World War II-era submachine guns are all featured in this fully illustrated book. Early Bergmann models are presented...

Learn techniques every scrimshaw carver needs for true proficiency in this traditional art form. Over 130 clear color photos illustrate...

Covers German anti-tank/assault aircraft: Bf 109, Fw 190, Ju 87, Ju 88, Hs 129, He 177 and others.

Occultism, exorcism, and demonic entities exist in cultures around the world. Learn what devils and demons are and what you can do to ensure...

This new book is a detailed survey and a anew perspective on the development of Luftwaffe aircraft from 1935-1945. Special emphasis has...

Mens belt buckles from the nineteenth and twentieth centuries are presented in 455 color photographs and engaging text. Military, police,...

Exquisite, exciting, enameled jewelry - powdered glass fused onto metal to create gorgeous, delicate color and detail, beautiful enough...

Many of the most beautiful costume jewelry pieces made since the 1940s are presented with full color photographs. In chapters arranged chronologically,...

The famed Skyraider in Korea and Vietnam, emphasizing its great ground assault capabilities.

All new photo collection covering BMW, Zndapp, NSU, DKW sidecar motorcycles on a variety of war fronts.

Paper dolls and accurate costume details help take you inside the world of Marie Laveau (1794 -1881) New Orleans' powerful "voodoo queen."...

This book is the first of its kind and the result of a labor of love aby the authors, who researched the history of cameos and took over...

Pre-cursor to modern Stealth technology, a jet powered version flew in February 1945.

A unique and extensive record of 1,771 Imperial Japanese Army Generals involved in the Manchuria, China and the Pacific Wars during the...

Volume I covers: JG 1 Oesau, JG 2 Richthofen, JG 3 Udet, JG 4, JG 5 Eismeer, JG 6 Horst Wessel, JG 7 Nowotny, JG 11, JG 26 Schlageter, JG...

Wonderful color photographs cover nearly every casting from the first Hot Wheels toy cars through the 1999 model year. A complete visual...

This book is a celebration of all the emancipated young women with beautiful faces and figures who posed for Bunny Yeager in the 1950s,...

Kimono is a generic term for traditional Japanese clothing; it means "thing to wear." This revised and expanded second edition provides...

When Odilo Globocnik, SS and police leader in Lublin, Poland, transferred to the Italian OZAK region in late 1943, he took with him a group...

This volume is a valuable illustrated documentation of German Flak guns, using photos largely unpublished to date, and includes their use...

This is the complete story of Argentina's contract Mauser rifles from the purchase of their first Model 1871s to the disposal of the last...

The legendary German fighter is shown here in all new photographs, and on a variety of war fronts. All early to late models are covered.

"Sailor Jerry" Collins of Honolulu, Hawaii, is arguably the greatest tattoo artist of the 21st Century. Now in a second volume more of his...

We all want to see Snow White with tattoos, right? Well, at least photographer Robert Alvarado does. In his newest collection of high-octane...

Dogs have been a favorite subject for carving since the earliest years. From hunting dogs to the family pet, dogs have a special place in...

Miniature perfume bottles, from the demure and delicate antique bottles of the last century, dramatic and striking Art Deco bottles of the...

Detailed developmental and operational history of the first USAF dedicated all-weather, jet-powered interceptor. It also features the colorful...

In this virtual catalog of Rolex wristwatches, collectors and buyers will find 3,621 wristwatches in over 14 different model lines: Oyster,...

Here's a fun-filled trip back in time to the colorful arcades of the 1970s and '80s. More than 600 photos present the dot-munching PAC MAN,...

With 240 color photos and engaging text, this is the first book devoted to collecting rosaries. Hundreds of examples and informative text...

Keeping a record of Tarot readings to plot your growth over a year can be daunting. Now you can use this simple, effective, and beautiful...

The perfect resource for starting work in metal forging, this guide introduces the traditional techniques from a modern perspective. It...

With a photo-rich teaching method that's welcoming to everyone, this introduction helps you use ink and a qalam--a traditional reed pen--to...

Gold has always inspired great fascination among mankind as proven by the golden treasures of ancient Egypt and the Inca Empire. This lavishly...

This third volume in the Battle Colors series focuses on the unit insignia and tactical aircraft markings of the 9th USAAF in the European...