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101 COOL MAGIC TRICKS. Singleton, Glen. Hinckler Books, paperback (stiff pictorial card), 2002 reprint, 208 pages, illustrated. A clearly-illustrated book, packed with conjuring fun. Dazzle your friends and family! Simple, easy-to-follow instructions. Light edge wear, good. ISBN 1865153168. Keywords: magic tricks conjuring Cat nr 5415 - $A15
101 SCIENCE EXPERIMENTS. Basic Principles Made Clear by Simple Demonstrations. Podendorf, I. Odhams A4 hardcover, pictorial boards, 1966 reprint, 56 pages, illustrated. A great collection of interesting experiments anyone can conduct. Well illustrated with simple drawings and diagrams. Some wear to boards, especially top and bottom of spine, but otherwise fairly good. Keywords: science exzpoeriments physics chemistry electricity Cat nr 3830 - $A17
101 WEEKEND GIFT PROJECTS FROM WOOD. Jacobson, James A. Sterling A4 paperback, 1993, 160p, illsts. Sketch designs, lists of materials and full constructional notes for each project. Name in front, some wear, but fairly good. ISBN 0806903228. Keywords: craft crafts handcrafts hobbies recreations wood timber gifts Cat nr 2684 - $A19
3801 - A LEGEND IN STEAM. Preston, R.G. 3801 Limited (Australia), A4 paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1992, 104 pages, illustrated. endpaper photos. Minor defects, very good solid clean copy of this handsome tribute a great locomotive, with a wealth of photos, some in colour. ISBN 0646119311. Keywords: railways railroads rollingstock history transport australia rolling stock Cat nr 18353 - $A47
50 OF THE FINEST DRINKING GAMES. Lynch, Jenny. Lagoon Books, octavo hardcover, pictorial boards, no date, 104 pages, illustrated. Each game illustrated with its own distinctive coloured plate. Near-fine copy. ISBN 1899712178. Keywords: games amusements drinks recreations Cat nr 4955 - $A19
60 WAYS TO FOOL A TROUT. Wedlick, Lance. Newport (Vic), Paperback (pictorial card), Revised Ed, 1986 reprint, 78p, illsts. Near-new copy of this trout-hunters clue book. ISBN 0898155238. Keywords: fish fishing sport sports recreations Cat nr 11001 - $A13
60 WAYS TO FOOL A TROUT (Revised Edition). Wedlick, Lance. Newport (Vic), Paperback (pictorial card), Revised Ed, 1986 reprint, 78p, illsts. Near-new copy of this trout-hunters clue book. ISBN 0898155238. Keywords: fish fishing sport sports recreations Cat nr 17393 - $A12
A BOOK OF MEMORIES. Folk Art Workshop No.1. Kneen, Deborah. Australian Artist Publishing, small quarto paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1995, 40 pages, illustrated. Very good condition. Colour illustrations and instructions. ISBN 0646216570. Keywords: craft crafts handcrafts handicrafts hobbies folk art Cat nr 8319 - $A13
A GUIDE TO TACTICAL COMBAT. Fallout Tactics. Interplay paperback (stiff card), 72 pages, illustrated. 'The story of how we learnt to make the bombs that made the whole world feel better.' By the Local Union of Brotherhood Scribes 432. Keywords: games instructions reference Cat nr 5419 - $A17
A JERK ON THE END. Reflections of a Mediocre Fisherman. Hughes, Robert. London, Harvill Press, octavo hardcover, 1999, 117 pages, illustrated. A famous Australian meditates on fishing and its joys. Greeting inside front, otherwise good with excellent cloth and spine lettering and good dust-jacket. ISBN 1860467032. Keywords: fishing recreations hobbies philosophy Cat nr 6920 - $A17
ABC's of MODEL RAILROADING, The. Kalmbach Books. Kalmbach Books, USA, A4, light card covers, 72p, illustrated. Well illustrated with sketches and B&W photos. Some wear but generally fairly good. ISBN 0890245363. Keywords: railways trains transport railroads engines rolling stock locomotives travel tracks plans society models Cat nr 6715 - $A17
ADVANCED DUNGEONS & DRAGON - DARK SUN. Anon. TSR (UK), A4 paperback (stiff card), illustrated. Worn, but fairly good and intact. Keywords: games hobbies role-playing Cat nr 5273 - $A22
ADVANCED DUNGEONS & DRAGON - RULES BOOK. Anon. TSR (UK), A4 paperback (stiff card), illustrated. Well worn, but fairly good and intact. Keywords: games hobbies role-playing Cat nr 5275 - $A22
ADVANCED DUNGEONS & DRAGON - VALLEY OF DUST & FIRE. Baker, L. Richard, 3rd. TSR (UK), A4 paperback (stiff card), illustrated. Worn, but fairly good and intact. Keywords: games hobbies role-playing Cat nr 5274 - $A22
ADVANCED DUNGEONS & DRAGON - VEILED ALLIANCE. Anon. TSR (UK), A4 paperback (stiff card), illustrated. Worn, but fairly good and intact. Keywords: games hobbies role-playing Cat nr 5276 - $A22
Advanced Dungeons & Dragons. DARK SUN - DRAGON KINGS. Brown, Timothy B. TSR (UK), A4 hardcover 256 pages, illustrated. Some wear, plastic on boards wrinkled, but otherwise good and solid. ISBN 1560762357. Keywords: games hobbies role-playing Cat nr 5272 - $A27
ADVANCED ROCKCRAFT. Robbins, Royal. La Siesta Press (USA), paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1973, 95 pages, illustrated. With numerous line drawings & B&W photos. This is a well-used copy and is grubby and worn, especially back cover but is intact. ISBN 910856567. Keywords: rock climbing rockcraft recreations outdoors sport sports Cat nr 7724 - $A21
Aircraft of the Aces 03: SOVIET ACES OF WORLD WAR 2. Various Contributors. Osprey Aviation/Delprado quarto paperback (stiff pictorial card), approx. 64 pages, illustrated in B&W and colour. Detailed account of the plane in action. Well illustrated, quality printing. In near-new condition. Keywords: air war warfare aircraft aeroplanes battles strategy tactics pilots engagements Cat nr 3296 - $A17
Aircraft of the Aces 05: Bf 109D/E ACES OF THE BLITZKRIEG. Various Contributors. Osprey Aviation/Delprado quarto paperback (stiff pictorial card), approx. 64 pages, illustrated in B&W and colour. Detailed account of the plane in action. Well illustrated, quality printing. In near-new condition. Keywords: air war warfare aircraft aeroplanes battles strategy tactics pilots engagements Cat nr 3297 - $A17
Aircraft of the Aces 08: MUSTANG ACES OF 8th AIRFORCE. Various Contributors. Osprey Aviation/Delprado quarto paperback (stiff pictorial card), approx. 64 pages, illustrated in B&W and colour. Detailed account of the plane in action. Well illustrated, quality printing. In near-new condition. Keywords: air war warfare aircraft aeroplanes battles strategy tactics pilots engagements Cat nr 3298 - $A17
Aircraft of the Aces 19: SCANDINAVIAN SIDESHOW 1940-45. Various Contributors. Osprey Aviation/Delprado quarto paperback (stiff pictorial card), approx. 64 pages, illustrated in B&W and colour. Detailed account of the plane in action. Well illustrated, quality printing. In near-new condition. Keywords: air war warfare aircraft aeroplanes battles strategy tactics pilots engagements Cat nr 3306 - $A17
Aircraft of the Aces 21: JUNKERS JU87 STUKAGESCHWADER 1937-41. Various Contributors. Osprey Aviation/Delprado quarto paperback (stiff pictorial card), approx. 64 pages, illustrated in B&W and colour. Detailed account of the plane in action. Well illustrated, quality printing. In near-new condition. Keywords: air war warfare aircraft aeroplanes battles strategy tactics pilots engagements Cat nr 3307 - $A17
AMATEUR TELESCOPE MAKING - Book ONE. Ingalls, Albert G. (editor). Scientific American octavo hardcover, 4th Edition, 1953, 497 pages, illustrated. Comprehensive book, packed with useful information - with many diagrams, charts and photographs. General wear, name almost worn off spine from handling and other minor defects that don't affect the text, etc. Generally fairly good. No dust-jacket. Keywords: telescopes astronomy cosmology hobbies Cat nr 7289 - $A27
AN INTRODUCTION TO TOLE PAINTING. Marsh, Tracy. Tracy Marsh Publications, small quarto paperback (stiff card), 1987, 23p, illsts. Name in black marker on front, some wear, but fairly good. ISBN 0959017445. Keywords: craft crafts handicrafts handcrafts hobbies Cat nr 5396 - $A14
AQUARIUM FISH IN AUSTRALIA. Mullins, R.G. (compiler). Horwitz International, small quarto paperback (stiff pictorial card), no date, 35 pages, illustrated. A useful survey, illustrated with B&W and colour photos. The front cover is stained and spotted but the book is otherwise fairly good. Keywords: fish aquaria hobbies pets Cat nr 17989 - $A15
ARMORED FIST 2 User Manual (Novalogic). 'The Art of War' - M1A2 Main Battle Tank simulations. Anon. Paperback, 78p, illstd. Creased at back, corners worn, but otherwise fairly good. Keywords: games manuals Cat nr 2795 - $A17
ART OF MAKING TEDDY BEARS, The. Laing, Jennifer. Sally Milner Publishing (Aust), A4 paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1993 reprint, 64 pages, illsts.Illustrated with line drawings, pattern and colour plates. Near-NEW. ISBN 1863510990. Keywords: teddies teddy bears toys animals craft crafts handicrafts handcrafts hobbies Cat nr 5552 - $A25
ART OF MAKING WOODEN TOYS, The. Stevenson, Peter. Chilton Book Co (USA) quarto paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1971, 250 pages, illustrated. A terrific book, packed with information and advice and fully illustrated with plans and constructional details, together with photos, some in colour. Light general wear, back cover has a tear, otherwise fairly good. ISBN 0801958695. Keywords: craft crafts handcrafts handicrafts hobbies carpentry wood timber toys Cat nr 8497 - $A32
ART OF STENCILLING, The. Barnett, Helen. Osmiroid Creative Leisure Series, quarto paperback (pictorial card), 1989, 62 pages, illustrated. Very good condition. ISBN 1871517257. Keywords: stencils stencilling craft crafts handcrafts hobbies handicrafts Cat nr 2601 - $A22
AUSTRALIAN FISH GUIDE. Prokop, Frank. The Australian Fishing Network (AFN). Paperback (stiff pictorial card with linen finish to protect from heavy wear), 2000, 224 pages, illustrated. With full-colour photos of fish species and line drawings of hooks, etc. A stack of information and reference material. Near-NEW copy. ISBN 1865130087. Keywords: fish fishes fishing Cat nr 5571 - $A25
BBC MICROCOMPUTER FOR BEGINNERS, The. Dunn, Seamus, and Morgan, Valerie. Prentice Hall paperback, 1983, 312p. Includes programming in BASIC. Has occasional underlining and marks in margin. Bit grubby on edges. Fair. ISBN 0130693286. Keywords: computers computing basic programming programs hobbies Cat nr 4447 - $A22
BEGINNER'S BOOK OF POTTERY. Part Two (2): Throwing, Casting, Decoration, and Firing. Powell, Harold. London, Blandford Press, octavo hardcover, 1963 reprint, 64 pages, illustrated. Illustrated with numerous B&W photos and sketches. Excellent green cloth and black spine lettering, writing inside front. No dust-jacket. Keywords: pottery ceramics hobbies craft crafts handcrafts handicrafts Cat nr 6536 - $A14
BEGINNER'S LOOK AT WOODCARVING. With Creative Power Tools. Bondhus, Willard. Dremel (USA) A4 paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1974, 36 pages, illustrated. Good condition except for name sticker on front. Keywords: wood timber woodcarving craft hobbies crafts handcrafts handicrafts Cat nr 7787 - $A15
BEGINNERS' GUIDE TO WARGAMING. Quarrie, Bruce. Patrick Stevens paperback (pictorial boards), 1987, 136 pages, illustrated. 'The ideal introduction to a fascinating and absorbing hobby.' Many illustrations. Ex-Library, with the usual cancelled stamps, permanent plastic over cover. Otherwise fairly good. ISBN 0850598524. Keywords: war wargaming games hobbies competitions battles Cat nr 4063 - $A22
BEST OF WOOD BOOK 3, The (Better Homes and Gardens). Better Homes and Gardens magazine. Meredith (USA) A4 hardcover, pictorial boards, 1995, 160 pages, illustrated. (Heavy book - postage additional to standard rate may apply: you will be emailed with details.) Contains: 34 shop-tested projects for every skill level with 352 step-by-step diagrams and photos (many in full colour). Complete assembling and finishing instructions, material lists and cutting diagrams. However, please note: Imperial measures (about time the USA joined the rest of the world and started using metrics!). Very good copy. No dust-jacket (probably didn't have one). ISBN 0696025833. Keywords: wood timber projects woodworking carpentry hobbies Cat nr 6231 - $A32
BEYOND THE CASCADE. Step-by-Step Guides to the 88 Classic 3-Ball Juggling Tricks. Gillson, George. The Ugly Juggling Company. Paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1994 reprint, 106 pages, illustrated. Scarce book, hard to find in Australia. This copy fairly good. Has blotted out name in front and some pages a little bent but generally solid and clean. ISBN 0951699814. Keywords: games entertainment juggling hobbies skills Cat nr 6419 - $A32
BLACK AND DECKER POWER TOOL CARPENTRY. Black & Decker. London, Marshall Cavendish, A4 hardcover, 1978, 184 pages, illustrated. (Heavy book - postage additional to standard rate may apply: you will be emailed with details.) Very well illustrated instruction manual, packed with B&W and colour photos, diagrams and drawings. Minor edge marks, otherwise good solid clean copy. ISBN 0-856853739. Keywords: woodwork crafts handicrafts hobbies timber carpentry tools Cat nr 18229 - $A27
BLACK SMOKE BLUE MOUNTAINS. The Great Zig-Zag Railway. Bentley, James. Robert Brown & Associates (Australia), A4+ hardcover, 1988, 177 pages, illustrated. (Heavy book - postage additional to standard rate may apply: you will be emailed with details.) A beautiful book describing and illustrating the famous zig-zag railway that climbs into the Blue Mountains west of Sydney, Australia. Lavishly illustrated with many photos, including some in colour, together with charts, lists and diagrammatic maps. The book is in excellent condition with one minor corner bump and very slight loss of colour on one edge. Excellent spine lettering and cover decoration. The dust-jacket is, however, a bit damaged with a couple of repaired tears and creases. ISBN 0949267589. Keywords: railways railroads rollingstock history transport australia zig-zag mountains Cat nr 18354 - $A42
BOATERS' BOWDITCH: The Small-Craft American Practical Navigator. Hubbard, Richard. International Marinbs (USA), small quarto paperback (stiff pictorial card), 2000 edition, 404 pages, illustrated. Piloting, electronic navigation, celestial navigation, marine weather, oceanography, the whole bang lot. Fully illustrated. Very good condition. Looks like new. ISBN 0071361367. Keywords: boats boating sailing hobbies recrations navigation Cat nr 18829 - $A32
BREAD DOUGH CREATIONS. Roach, Susan. Milner Craft Series paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1993, 60 pages, illustrated. Nice book, with numerous illustrations, including line drawings and full-colour plates. Very good. ISBN 1863511024. Keywords: craft crafts handcrafts handicrafts hobbies bread dough Cat nr 6394 - $A22
BRIDGE WORKBOOK FOR BEGINNERS, The. Marston, Paul, and Brightling, Richard. Contract Bridge Supplies, Paperback, 1988 reprint, 137p, illsts. Name in front, otherwise good clean copy. ISBN 0959045309. Keywords: games recreations bridge cards play Cat nr 4431 - $A17
BUILDING SPEAKER ENCLOSURES. Weems, David. Radio Shack/TAB paperback (card), 2nd Edition, 1984, 190p, illsts. 'Designing, building and testing your own speaker system, with projects.' Deals with many types of speaker system, with a stack of diagrams and charts. Some wear but fairly good. Minor edge grubbiness, OTHERWISE good solid copy. ISBN 0830609644. Keywords: loudspeakers speakers audio sound amplifiers Cat nr 8992 - $A27
BUILDING THE HAYNES HOT AIR ENGINE. Gingery, Vincent. David J Gingery Publishing (USA), A4 paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1998, 47 pages, illustrated. The engine is a variety of Stirling cycle engine, named after its inventor, the Rev. Robert Stirling. Proven designs perfected over 200 years. 'The engine is simple, and only a small lathe and common handtools are needed to create a machine you'll be proud of.' Illustrated with numerous sketch plans, etc. Note, Imperial measures. Light wear, fairly good. Scarce. ISBN 1878087207. Keywords: mechanics engines engineering hobbies Cat nr 18499 - $A47
CALLIGRAPHER'S PROJECT BOOK, The. Haines, Susanne. HarperCollins A4 paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1991 reprint, 144 pages, illustrated. Well illustrated in B&W and colour, with extensive instructions and suggestions. With details of equipment, materials, penmanship, design, and a great selection of actual projects, fully described. Good condition. ISBN 0004124839. Keywords: letters lettering hobbies craft crafts handicrafts handcrafts penmanship Cat nr 7592 - $A19
CANASTA IN TWENTY MINUTES. With Sections on Samba and Samba Dura. Thorne, Harold. Eyre & Spottiswoode, paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1958 reprint of 3rd Enlarged Ed, 58 pages. A little worn from handling but otherwise fairly good. Keywords: games cards canasta samba dura Cat nr 18323 - $A22
CANVAS EMBROIDERY PATTERNS. Coats Sewing Group. Coats Sewing Group (Glasgow), paperback, 28 patterns in colour with instructions. Some wear and marks but intact and fairly good. Keywords: canvas embroidery sewing patterns craft crafts handcrafts handicrafts Cat nr 4239 - $A17
CARD GAMES. Arnold, Peter (editor). Reed Paperback (stiff card), 1989, 162p, illsts. Over forty games described. Near-fine copy. ISBN 1851526846. Keywords: games cards players playing recreations Cat nr 2300 - $A17
CARD GAMES AND TRICKS. A ste-by-step guide to the world';s greatest card tricks & games for adults & children. Anon. Parragon, paperback (stiff pictorial card), 2004, 64 pages, illustrated. Minor defects, good. Well illustrated with photos. ISBN 1405439203. Keywords: cards games tricks magic conjuring effects Cat nr 8439 - $A15
CARD GAMES (Collins Pocket reference). A guide to the rules and strategies of play. Diagram Group. HarperCollins compact paperback (stiff pictorial card - linen finish, 1994, 317 pages. Wide selection of card games, from popular to less well-known, including family, children's, patience, competitive, etc. Front cover a little bent, minor wear, otherwise good solid copy. ISBN 0004704592. Keywords: cards games recreations Cat nr 7584 - $A15
CARE OF AUSTRALIAN REPTILES IN CAPTIVITY. Weigel, John. Reptile Keepers Association (Australia), paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1988, 143 pages, illustrated. Covers tending to curl but otherwise the book is very good. Includes B&W photos and colour plates. The author is founding member of the Reptile Keepers Association of Australia and head of the reptile section of the Australian Reptile Park, Gosford. ISBN 0731632907. Keywords: reptiles snakes animals pets hobbies lizards tortoises Cat nr 18581 - $A25
CARVING - How to Carve Wood and Stone.Weiss, Harvey. 'The Beginning Artists Library' - A4 hardcover, pictorial boards, Addison-Wesley, 1976, 72 pages, illustrated. This is an ex-library book with the usual cancelled library stamps and some degree of grubbiness, and covers worn, but it is in intact and solid. ISBN0201091607. Keywords: carving art crafts wood stone Cat nr 5869 - $A27
CHINESE BRUSH PAINTING TECHNIQUES. Cassettari, Stephen. Angus & Robertson paperback (stiff pictorial card) with fold-over flap, 1987, 120 pages, illustrated.Extensive instructional notes and illustrations, including many in colour. A little wear, name in front, but good and solid. ISBN 0207155380. Keywords: art painting china chinese handcrafts handicrafts hobbies Cat nr 5842 - $A32
CLASSIC DIVES OF THE WORLD. Dobbs, Horace. Oxford Illustrated Press, quarto hardcover, 1987, 151 pages, illustrated. The Oxford Illustrated Press, quarto hardcover, 1987, 151 pages, illustrated with a stack of maps, B&W and colour photos. Dives in the Pacific, Indian, Atlantic Oceans, North Sea, English Channel, Caribbean, Florida, Coral Sea, red Sea, mediterranean, etc. Very good copy with very good pictorial board covers. Dust-jacket has minor edge wear but is fairly good. ISBN 0946609438. Keywords: oceans seas dives diving recreations fish fishing undersea underwater travel tourism Cat nr 5189 - $A27
COMMODORE 64 Micro Computer USER MANUAL. Anon. Commodore (UK), paperback (card), spiral-bound, 1984, 188p, illsts. Including Beginning Basic and much useful information for the experimenter. Some wear to covers, otherwise fairly good. Keywords: commodore computers programs programming hobbies Cat nr 4444 - $A27
COMPLETE BOOK OF CARD GAMES, The. Arnold, Peter (editor). Octopus Books, octavo hardcover, 1989, 256 pages, illustrated. Over sixty games described. Very good copy. ISBN 0706438930. Keywords: games cards players playing recreations Cat nr 5044 - $A22
COMPLETE BOOK OF CHESS OPENINGS. Reinfeld, Fred (compiler). Barnes & Noble, paperback, 1958 reprint, 182 pages. Combining The SEVENTH BOOK OF CHESS OPENINGS and THE EIGHTH BOOK OF CHESS OPENINGS. Small area of damage on front cover (see illst) and a bit bent, otherwise o.k. Keywords: games recreations hobbies chess Cat nr 3261 - $A19
COMPUTER SPACEGAMES (space games). Games Programs for Your Micro. Various Contributors. Lon, Usborne Publishing, small quarto Paperback (card), 1982, 48p, illsts. For C64, VIC20, Apple, TRS80, Electron, BBC, Spectrum & ZC81. Well illustrated near-fine copy. Exceedingly scarce! ISBN 0860206831. Keywords: computers programming basic programs programmes hobbies experiments electronics Cat nr 1090 - $A27
COMPUTER SPY GAMES. Tyler, Jenny, and Oxlade, Chris. London, Usborne Publishing, small quarto Paperback (card), 1984, 17 pages, illustrated. For C64, VIC20, Apple, TRS80, Electron, BBC, Spectrum & ZC81. Well illustrated copy in good condition. ISBN 0860208281. Keywords: computers programming basic programs programmes hobbies experiments electronics Cat nr 17273 - $A22
CONTEMPORARY FURNITURE DESIGNS. Heppenstall, B.W. London, John Murray, oblong hardcover, approx. quarto, 1965 reprint, 80 pages, illustrated. Constructional details, with drawings and photos for over 30 pieces of furniture. The blue cloth is sun-faded and the dust-jacket worn but overall it is fairly good. Keywords: craft crafts handcrafts handicrafts hobbies woodwork timber furniture Cat nr 8496 - $A22
COSTUME DOLLS AND HOW TO MAKE THEM. Craven, Winifred M. Sir Isaac Pitman & Sons, London. Quarto hardcover, 1964 reprint, 109 pages, illustrated. With numerous line drawings, measurement and B&W photo plates. Along with some general preliminary chapters, the book gives details for: Queen Elizabeth 1st, King Henry 8th, Queen Victoria in Crinoline and Queen Victoria with Bustle, Elizabeth Woodville, wife of King Edward 4th), King Charles 2nd, Nell Gwyn, Infanta Margarita Teresa, Tower warder, Ballet Dancers (3 ballets), Giraffe-Necked Woman, an African Girl, Chinese Coolie, Indian Woman, Patrician Lady of Old Venice, Lemon Seller of Venice Today, Eskimo Women, and More Dolls for Future Making. Green cloth and spine lettering excellent. Only the dust-jacket is poor.Keywords: dolls toys collectibles collectables craft crafts handcrafts handicrafts hobbies Cat nr 3799 - $A27
CREATING COLOUR WITH DYLON. Anon. Tracy Marsh Publications, spiral-bound, hardcover book, 1998, 62 pages, illustrated. A well-printed attractive book with colour illustrations throughout. Note that there is an offer for Free Dylon Dye in the front but due to the age of the book this probably still doesn't apply. You would need to check with the address given there. Book in very good condition. And scarce. Keywords: dyes dyestuff textiles craft crafts handcrafts handicrafts hobbies Cat nr 2929 - $A27
CREATIVE BOOK of STENCILLING DESIGNS.Green, Caroline. Golden Press, vertical (tall) hardcover, pictorial boards, 1990, 96 pages, illustrated in colour throughout. Over 40 original and stylish ideas for stencilling your home.170 photos, with clear instructions. Techniques, materials, projects, and much more. Very good condition. ISBN 086101491X. Keywords: craft crafts handcrafts handicrafts stencils decor Cat nr 3055 - $A17
CREATIVE EMBROIDERY. Over Twenty Simple Projects. Anon. Creative Emroidery, A4 hardcover, pictorial boards, 64 pages, plus fold-out Pattern Sheet & Iron-On Transfer Sheet. Bautiful book in near-new condition. ISBN 1853912522. Keywords: craft crafts handcrafts handicrafts hobbies embroidery sewing Cat nr 8325 - $A22
CREEPY COMPUTER GAMES. Tyler, Jenny (editor). London, Usborne Publishing, small quarto Paperback (card), 1983, 17 pages, illustrated. For C64, VIC20, Apple, TRS80, Electron, BBC, Spectrum & ZC81. Well illustrated copy with minor corner wear. ISBN 0860207803. Keywords: computers programming basic programs programmes hobbies experiments electronics Cat nr 17270 - $A22
CROSS STITCH DESIGN MANUAL. Rose, Fran. David & Charles, A4 hardcover, 1988, 144 pages, illustrated. Has an excellent selection of patterns and coloured plates. Cloth grubby and stained, no dust-jacket. ISBN 071538919X. Keywords: crosstitch cross stitch sewing needlework craft crafts handcrafts handicrafts hobbies Cat nr 7105 - $A17
CYCLING THE BUSH - 100 Rides in New South Wales.Klinge, Sven. Hill of Content Publishing, paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1991, 382 pages, illustrated.Fantastic collection of useful material for the cycling enthusiast. With extensive details of the terrain and features of each tide, maps and photos, many of them in colour. Has some wear and signs of use but is fairly good and quite solid. ISBN 0855722045. Keywords: bikes bicycling riding cycling travel tourism bush guidebooks maps Cat nr 6501 - $A17
DECORATING BASKETS. Over 100 Beautiful Baskets to Make for Gifts, Special Occasions & Around the Home. Cusick, Dawn. New York, Sterling/Lark A4 hardcover, 1990< 128 pages, illustrated. Minor damage to cover boards, otherwise good with fairly good dust-jacket. ISBN 0806958243. Keywords: craft crafts handcrafts handicrafts hobbies baskets canework decor decoration Cat nr 7918 - $A25
DECORATIVE PAINTING OF THE WORLD. A Project Book of Folk Art. Marsh, Tracy. Lifetime Distributors, A4 hardcover, pictorial boards, 1996 reprint, 176 pages, illustrated. (Heavy book - postage additional to standard rate may apply: you will be emailed with details.) A beautiful book with detailed instructions for reproducing folk art from many countries. With line drawings of patterns together with a stack of full-colour plates. The book is near-new condition, but lacks dust-jacket. Chapters cover: African Tribal Art - Mexican Painting - Islamic Style - Bauernmalerei - Classic French Style - Folk Painting in Sweden - Norwegian Rosemaling - Hinderloopen of the Netherlands - American Country - Mediterranean - Eastern Slavic Folk Painting - Decorative Painting of the East - English Roses and Castles, and more. ISBN 1875746005. Keywords: decor decoration painting art artwork craft crafts handicrafts handcrafts hobbies Cat nr 8327 - $A52
DEFINITIVE XBOX GAME GUIDE, The. XBM reviews: Review of every XBox game. Anon. Paragon Publishing paperback, 2002, 193 pages, illustrated. Fairly good condition. Keywords: games xbox cheats Cat nr 4185 - $A15
DICE AND CARD GAMES. Tremaine, Jon. Ken Fin, small hardcover, pictorial boards, 1996, 93 pages, illustrated. Neat book with illustrated instructions for up to 50 games. Minor wear, some writing inside front, but otherwise good solid copy. No dust-jacket. ISBN 1875973621. Keywords: games cards dice recreations hobbies Cat nr 7420 - $A17
EARTHWORMS FOR GARDENERS AND FISHERMEN (Discovering Soils No.5). CSIRO. CSIRO Division of Soils, small quarto paperback (stiff pictorial card), Revised Ed, 1986, 31 pages, illustrated. Creased at back and minor wear. Keywords: worms earthworms gardens gardening Cat nr 17123 - $A17
EASY TO MAKE DECOUPAGE. Over 25 Ideas for Gifts and Home Accessories. More, Hilary. London, Anaya Publishers, small quarto hardcover (pictorial boards), 1993, 96 pages, illustrated. An attractive instruction book with numerous colour illustrations. Except for name inside front is a very good copy. ISBN 1854701800. Keywords: craft crafts handcrafts handicrafts hobbies Cat nr 8805 - $A16
EASY TO MAKE PAPERCRAFTS. Butler, Pauline. London, Anaya Publishers, hardcover, pictorial boards, 1992, 112 pages, illustrated. If you find it hard to get going, just glance through this book. Beautifully illustrated, with sketches and full-colour photos of many enticing projects - baskets, jewelry, greetings cards, containers, paper flowers, and more. Has small name inside front but is otherwise very good, looks like new. ISBN 1854700332, Keywords: craft crafts handicrafts handcrafts hobbies paper Cat nr 18073 - $A17
EASY TO MAKE SOFT TOYS. Owen, Cheryl. London, Anaya Publishers, small quarto hardcover, pictorial boards, 1994 reprint, 96 pages, illustrated. Plans and full-colour illustrations for over 20 items. Good copy. ISBN 1854700243. Keywords: craft crafts handcrafts handicrafts hobbies toys Cat nr 8494 - $A27
ELECTRIC GADGETS AND GIZMOS. Battery-powered buildable gadgets that go! Bartholomew, Alan. Scholastic, small quarto paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1998, 48 pages, illustrated. 'Kids can do it' - and big kids, too! Very good copy. ISBN 1865041297. Keywords: electronics hobbies gizmos gadgets equipment Cat nr 8995 - $A15
EMBROIDERY (Guidelines Series). Jones, Nora. Macdonald Guidelines series, octavo hardcover, 1978, 96p, illsts. A practical basic reference book with numerous illustrations, some in colour. Fairly good copy with like dust-jacket. Keywords: craft crafts handcrafts handicrafts sewing hobbies Cat nr 5394 - $A17
ENCYCLOPEDIA OF CALLIGRAPHY TECHNIQUES, The. Wilson, Diana Hardy. Burlington Books, large hardcover, approx. A4 square, 1991 reprint, 191 pages, illustrated. (Heavy book - postage additional to standard rate may apply: you will be emailed with details.) Stimulating book, packed with coloured illustrations and instructions in techniques. The cover boards are a little degraded but it is otherwise good and solid with a fairly good dust-jacket. ISBN 1853482358. Keywords: crafts craft handcrafts handicrafts hobbies writing letters lettering calligraphy decoration Cat nr 6771 - $A22
EVERYMAN'S WORD GAMES. Brandreth, Gyles. Lon, Guild Publishing, large octavo hardcover, 1986, 127p. A host of fun puzzles. Cloth a little degraded but fairly good. Dust-jacket rubbed and marked but fair. Keywords: puzzles quizzes competitions Cat nr 6342 - $A22
EXPERIMENTS WITH YOUR COMPUTER. With Lots of Programs and Things to do. Various Contributors. London, Usborne Publishing, small quarto paperback, 1983, 48 pages, illustrated. For microcomputers such as C64, VIC20, Apple, TRS80, Electron, BBC, Spectrum & ZC81. Minor wear, good copy. ISBN 0860207919. Keywords: computers programming programs programmes hobbies experiments electronics Cat nr 17272 - $A27
FAIRYTALE DOLL BOOK, The. Janitch, Valerie. Greenhouse Publications (Australia), A4 hardcover, 1988, 128 pages, illustrated. Actual-size Patterns for Toys, Clothes and Furniture. A very attractive book with lots of colour illustrations, patterns to copy, and details. Very good condition with good dust-jacket. ISBN 0864361815. Keywords: craft crafts dolls toys handicrafts handcrafts hobbies Cat nr 5188 - $A22
FEATHERSTONE'S COMPLETE WARGAMING. Featherstone, Donald. David & Charles (UK), small quarto hardcover, 1988, 208 pages, illustrated. (Heavy book - postage additional to standard rate may apply: you will be emailed with details.) This is an expanded contribution to the art of wargaming, with much material added, since Mr Featherstone wrote his original very popular book. Has a large number of maps, B&W sketches and colour illustrations. Cloth and book edges a bit worn and has some light staining on first couple of pages but overall it is fairly good with a fair dust-jacket. ISBN 071539262X. Keywords: wargaming war games board strategy tactics armies Cat nr 17003 - $A37
FIMO FASHION JEWELRY. Simple and Easy. Anon. BPV Medweth & Co (Germany), paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1990, 48 pages, illustrated. Fully illustrated in colour. Good condition. Keywords: craft crafts handcrafts handicrafts hobbies jewelry Cat nr 7178 - $A15
FIMO - Modelling Material in brilliant Colours. Anon. Eberhard Faber (Germany), paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1982, 37 pages, illustrated. Fully illustrated in colour. Has some holes on one edge (been in file folder), otherwise it is good. Keywords: craft crafts handcrafts handicrafts hobbies jewelry jewellery Cat nr 18076 - $A15
FIRST AUSTRALIANS (The) - OUR HERITAGE IN STAMPS. Australian Bicentennial Collection (with stamps). Australia Post. Australia Post, approx. square paperback (stiff pictorial card), about A4 size, 36 pages, illustrated. Attractive book dealing with Aboriginal history. Complete with 8 different mint stamps untouched in pocket. Minor marks to book, good condition. ISBN 0642869634. Keywords: australia australian history aborigines aboriginals bicentennial stamps postage collectibles collectables Cat nr 7860 - $A21
FISHERMAN WHO LAUGHED, The. Pollard, Jack. Hutchinson of Australia, small octavo hardcover, 1983, 115 pages, illsts. Very good with very good dust-jacket (except crease on one flap). ISBN 0091482704. Keywords: fishing humour humor jokes Cat nr 4688 - $A12
FISHERMAN'S HANDBOOK, The. How to find, identify and catch the top Australian angling fish. Starling, Steve. Sandpiper Press, octavo, stiff card with dust-jacket, 1992, 163p, illsts. My cats love poring over this one! illustrated throughout with taunting colour photos, distribution maps, etc. Slight wear but basically good solid copy. ISBN 1875685015. Keywords: fish fishing sport sports game recreations australia seas oceans rivers angling anglers Cat nr 2267 - $A22
FISHING FOR SNAPPER. Cooper, Steve. Wednell Publications, paperback (stiff pictorial card), no date, 53 pages, illustrated. A few light marks and a tiny bit grubby back cover, otherwise good. ISBN 0909853541. Keywords: fish fishing Cat nr 17563 - $A22
FISHING THE CAPE. Hansen, Cliff. Marlin Publications, octavo hardcover, pictorial boards, 1989, 144 pages, illustrated. Foreword by Max Walker. Has numerous line drawings, maps and full-colour photo plates. The enthusiastic fisherperson will love this book! Very good condition. Keywords: fish fishing sport recreations hobbies Cat nr 4846 - $A22
FLYING SCOTSMAN ON TOUR AUSTRALIA. Dudley, John (text). Chapmans 1990. Large hardcover (approx. A4+), no pagination - about 64 pages, illsts. The train visited Australia for the Bicentenary celebrations and spent one year here. A great memorial of the event for the train aficionado. The pictorial boards repeat the dust-jacket illustration showing the handsome beast in full flight (well, still attached to the rails, of course).Book is in near-fine condition and the dust-jacket a trifle wrinkled on edges but good. ISBN 1855925044. Keywords: rail railways trains locomotives engines travel transport celebrations anniversaries Cat nr 1859 - $A25
FOLK ART AND TOLE PAINTING. New Designs for Decorative Paintwork. Coombe, Kate. Sally Milner (Australia), A4 paperback, 1994 reprint, 66 pages, illustrated. Illustrated with B&W line drawings and some full-colour plates. Very good copy. ISBN 1863510575. Keywords: craft crafts handcrafts handicrafts hobbies tole painting Cat nr 8802 - $A21
FOLK ART HOUSE (The). Designs for Folk Art and Tole Painting. Coombe, Kate. Sally Milner (Australia), A4 paperback, 1994, 65 pages, illustrated. Illustrated with B&W line drawings and some full-colour plates. Very good copy. ISBN 186351130X. Keywords: craft crafts handcrafts handicrafts hobbies tole painting Cat nr 8801 - $A21
FOLK ART WEDDING. Spencer, Joyce. Sally Milner (Australia), quarto paperback, 1997, 112 pages, illustrated. Illustrated with many line drawings and a selection of full-colour plates. Near-new copy. ISBN 1863512020. Keywords: craft crafts handcrafts handicrafts hobbies Cat nr 8798 - $A19
FOOTSTEPS IN THE FOG (Compact Adventure Game Books). Thraves, Stephen. Hodder & Stoughton mini-paperback, 1994, 156 games, illustrated. Ideal for playing in the car or on holidays, with fold-out adventure cards. Light wear, fairly good. ISBN 0340606789. Keywords: hobbies games competitions challenges Cat nr 7992 - $A12
FRAGILE FANTASIES. 21 Excellent Egg Projects. Botts, Debbie, and Drummond, Darlene. Hot Off the Press (USA), A4 paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1993, 29 pages, illustrated. A rare and unusual hobby guidebook. With detailed instructions on how to decorate eggs, illustrated in B&W and full-colour. Very good. Keywords: craft crafts handcrafts handicrafts hobbies egg decoration Cat nr 8800 - $A27
FRANK'S BOOK OF THE TELESCOPE. A Guide to Instruments for the Amateur Astronomer. Frank, Charles. Charles Frank (publisher), small octavo hardcover, pictorial boards, 1958, 132 pages, illustrated. For the hobbyist who likes making his own! Discusses basic principles, optics, etc. With fold-out photo plate and line drawings in text. Chipped ion board edges but otherwise fairly good. Keywords: telescopes astronomy cosmology hobbies Cat nr 7288 - $A17
FURNITURE IN 24 HOURS. Zakas, Spiros, and his students. Collier Books, A4 paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1977 reprint, 128 pages, illustrated. Covers tending to curl and bit worn on edges but fairly good. ISBN 0020829000. Keywords: craft crafts handcrafts handicrafts hobbies carpentry wood timber furniture Cat nr 8499 - $A27
FURNITURE MADE EASY. Smith, Terry, and Haines, brian. Rigby, A4 hardcover, 1986 reprint, 221 pages, illustrated. (Heavy book - postage additional to standard rate may apply: you will be emailed with details.) Packed with designs, instructions, ideas. Some loss of colour to board edges and a couple of edge marks, otherwise good. No dust-jacket. ISBN 0727017659. Keywords: wood timber carpentry furniture Cat nr 7169 - $A27
GENERAL LEATHERCRAFT. Cherry, Raymond. McKnight (USA), A4 paperback, 3rd Edition, 1948, 139 pages, illustrated. A general introduction to leather work, with a wealth of useful illustrations - line drawings and B&W photos and detailed instructions for a large number of projects. Small name on front and minor wear, otherwise good solid copy. Keywords: leather craft crafts handcrafts handicrafts hobbies leathercraft Cat nr 7884 - $A27
GENTLE NEEDLE ARTS, The. Daisywork, Lacemaking, Tatting, Netting, Irish crochet, Macrame. Golden Hands. Lon, Marshall Cavendish, large hardcover (A4-plus), 1979 reprint, 153p, illsts. (Heavy book - postage additional to standard rate may apply: you will be emailed with details.) Illustrated with numerous sketches and colour photos, etc. Good copy with fairly good dust-jacket. Keywords: craft crafts handcrafts handicrafts hobbies sewing Cat nr 5399 - $A27
GIANT BOOK OF CARD TRICKS. Longe, Bob. Hinkler Books, A4 paperback (stiff card), 255 pages, illustrated. Amaze and astound your friends and family! Wow the girlfriend or boyfriend with your cleverness. Become a magician! Packed with fascinating tricks, fully explained. Very good copy. ISBN 186515718X. Keywords: card tricks magic conjuring slight-of-hand hobbies stage theatre magicians Cat nr 5269 - $A27
GO AND GO-MOKU. The Oriental Board Games. Lasker, Edward. Dover Paperback, 2nd Revised Ed, 1960 reprint, 215 pages, illustrated. Minor edge wear, good solid copy. ISBN 0486206130. Keywords: games orient asia asian oriental recreations Cat nr 3682 - $A17
GOREN'S MODERN BACKGAMMON COMPLETE. Goren, Charles H. London, Pelham Books, small quarto hardcover, 1974, 208 pages. Edges a little stained but black cloth excellent as is spine lettering. Dust-jacket loose and marked but fair. ISBN 0720707285. Keywords: games backgammon Cat nr 8838 - $A27
GOURMET SOAPS MADE EASY. Coss, Melinda. New Holland, A4 hardcover, pictorial boards, 2001, 80 pages, illustrated. (Heavy book - postage additional to standard rate may apply: you will be emailed with details.) An attractive, well-printed book with full colour illustrations and detailed instructions. Book itself very good, dust-jacket has minor tears. ISBN 1859746268. Keywords: soaps crafts hobbies Cat nr 17842 - $A32
GRAPHIC ART ON THE COMMODORE 64. Techniques for High Resolution Graphics. Allan, Boris. Sunshine Books (UK), small quarto paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1983, 120 pages, illustrated. A couple of minor spots, very good clean solid copy. ISBN 0946408157. Keywords: computers programming basic programs programmes hobbies experiments electronics Cat nr 17275 - $A57
GREGORY'S FISHING GUIDE. Illustrated fish catalogue, Where to fish - with reference maps, Fishing techniques (11th Edition). Starling, Stephen. Gregory's Australia, large paperback (stiff pictorial card), Revised and Enlarged 11th Ed, 1986, 280 pages, illustrated. My cats love studying books like this one - they pore over the B&W photos with salivating mouths! Minor edge wear, fairly good. ISBN 0949164062. Keywords: fish fishing sport sports hobbies outdoor activities Cat nr 8969 - $A17
GUIDE TO ARRANGING DRIED FLOWERS. Hillier, Malvolm. Simon & Schuster, quarto paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1987, 160 pages, illustrated. Attractively illustrated in full colour. Good copy. ISBN 0731800184. Keywords: flowers dried craft craft handcrafts handicrafts hobbies Cat nr 6704 - $A17
GUIDE TO AUSTRALIAN HERITAGE RAILWAYS AND MUSEUMS. McKillop, Robert (compiler). Australian Railway Historical Society, small quarto paperback (stiff pictorial card), 6th Edition, 1997, 143 pages, illustrated. A wealth of information, together with some photos and maps. Bit worn at edges and corners but fairly good. ISBN 0909650403. Keywords: railways railroads history transport australia museums Cat nr 18351 - $A17
Hamlyn Guide to MILITARY AIRCRAFT MARKINGS. Wheeler, Barry C. Hamlyn oblong hardcover, pictorial boards, 1992, 160 pages, illustrated. From the warplanes of World War One to recent times. Coloured illustrations. Fairly good. ISBN 0600574482. Keywords: aircraft planes airplanes war warfare markings Cat nr 6432 - $A22
HAND-REARING PARROTS AND OTHER BIRDS. Low, Rosemary. Blandford (UK), paperback (stiff pictorial card), Revised Edition, 1991, 140 pages, illustrated. Has some loverly coloured plats and numerous other B&W illustrations - photos and sketches and charts. Covers bit bent and creased and edges bit worn. Fair only but solid and intact. ISBN 0713722541. Keywords: birds parrots hobbies pets breeding Cat nr 18671 - $A22
HOOK, LINE AND SINKER. Australia's Illustrated Fishing Manual. Various Contributors. Boab Press (Australia), paperback (linen-finish card), 1996, 225 pages, illustrated. A wealth of information on all aspects of fishing. Very good copy. ISBN 1876202009. Keywords: sport fishing recreations hobbies Cat nr 18201 - $A17
HOW ABOUT RAILWAY MODELLING. Craven, John, and Cockcroft, John. EP Publishing, Paperback, 1979, 92p, illsts. Has numerous illustrations, wiring diagrams, etc. Bit bent and grubby on outside but o.k. within. ISBN 0715806777. Keywords: rail railway railroad railroads models modelling modeling hobbies toys miniatures Cat nr 5759 - $A22
HOW TO CATCH FISH WITH FLYING LURES. Anon. Quantum Television Marketing, paperback (stiff pictorial card), no dat, 74 pages, illustrated. This book is well worn and a little damaged but all the pages are there. The text is in English, German and Dutch. Keywords: fish fishing recreations lures Cat nr 7871 - $A15
HOW TO MAKE AND FLY STUNT KITES. Boyce, Jeremy. Book Company, small hardcover, pictorial boards, 1998, 64p, illsts. Well-illustrated, attractive book. Bit of childish scribble on front, otherwise very good. ISBN 1863095675. Keywords: kites hobbies recreations flight flying Cat nr 2184 - $A15
HOW TO MAKE HOLSTERS (Craftool Number 40). Stohlman, Al. Craftool Co, giant oblong Paperback (folded in half), 1962, 32p plus cover printing, illsts. A sought-after instruction book - a textbook of pattern making and holster construction for revolvers and automatics. Bit creased in placed, bit grubby and worn, but fair enough and intact - all there. Keywords: leather craft crafts handcrafts handicrafts hobbies leathercraft guns holsters Cat nr 3459 - $A47
HOW TO MAKE JEWELRY LIKE A PRO. Wharton, Marshall. Tab Books (USA), paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1977, 196 pages, illustrated. A great collection of information and instruction, fully illustrated with many line drawings. From casting precious metals to setting stones and designing your own original jewelry. Bit grubby and stained on edges, small name in front, but fairly good. ISBN 0830677755. Keywords: craft crafts hobbies handcrafts handicrafts jewelry jewellery Cat nr 17245 - $A37
HOW TO START MAKING MONEY WITH YOUR DECORATIVE PAINTING. Egan, Dorothy. Northlight Books, A4 paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1998, 133 pages, illustrated. 'Showcase your artistic talent and earn money while doing what you love.' Near-new copy. ISBN 0891348204. Keywords: craft crafts handcrafts handicrafts hobbies painting decor ceramics Cat nr 7498 - $A21
HOW TO WIN AT CASINO GAMBLING. Gros, Roger. The Book Company. Quarto paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1996, 160 pages, illustrated. The author is Senior Editor of Casino Player magazine. All about: blackjack, roulette, poker, baccarat, and more. Minor wear, with a small stained area inside front, otherwise good copy. ISBN 1863091599. Keywords: games players competitions casino gambling Cat nr 3965 - $A19
HOW TO WIN AT NINTENDO GAMES 4. Rovin, Jeff. Signet paperback, 1991, 233p. Black remainder lines on top and bottom edges, otherwise good copy. ISBN 0451174453. Keywords: games nintendo stategy tactics recreations Cat nr 5325 - $A12
IMAGINARY NUMBERS. An Anthology of Marvelous Mathematical Stories, Diversions, Poems, and Musings. Frucht, William (editor). Wiley, large paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1999, 327 pages, illustrated. A fascinating collection for the maths aficionado. Very good condition. ISBN 047139341X. Keywords: maths mathematics nundrums puzzles anecdotes Cat nr 7705 - $A21
INSPIRATION IN CROSS STITCH. 40 Heirloom Gifts and Keepsakes. Hall, Dorothea. Lon, New Holland, large hardcover (approx. A4-plus), 1994, 160p, illsts. (Heavy book - postage additional to standard rate may apply: you will be emailed with details.) Packed with illustrations. Very good copy with very good dust-jacket. Keywords: craft crafts handcrafts handicrafts hobbies sewing Cat nr 5400 - $A27
INTRODUCING EXPANDED POLYSTYRENE. Barnsley, Alan. London, Batsford Books, quare hardcover, approx. quarto, 1973, 96 pages, illustrated. The use of expanded polystyrene to produce many objects. Illustrated with 130 B&W illustrations and 4 colour plates. Good, with excellent cloth, spine lettering and fairly good dust-jacket. Keywords: craft crafts handcrafts handicrafts hobbies art Cat nr 5684 - $A27
INTRODUCING IKEBANA. Kasuya, Meikof. Ward Lock/Japan Publications. quarto hardcover, 1969, 57 pages, illustrated. A beautiful book dealing with this ancient Japanese art. Packed with B&W and colour photos, and descriptive notes . The author is founder and headmaster, Ichiyo School of Floral Art and Director of Japan Federation of Ikebana Artists. Condition: Very good - slight fading to colour of green boards, lettering clean and clear. Dust-jacket fairly good. Keywords: decor plants ikebana decoration japan japanese cultivation flowers Cat nr 3316 - $A27
INTRODUCTION TO BRIDGE. Four Card Major. Marston, Paul. Hamilton Publications (Aust) paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1989, 82 pages. Good copy. ISBN 0959045376. Keywords: cards bridge games Cat nr 6565 - $A13
IQ PUZZLES. A collection of over 500 mind-benders & brain-teasers. Cameron, Joe (compiler). The Book Company, A4 paperback (stiff pictorial card), 208 pages. (Heavy book - postage additional to standard rate may apply: you will be emailed with details.) With solutions. Does not appear to have any answers written in, etc. Bit bent at corners but otherwise fairly good. ISBN 1863096779. Keywords: puzzles games Cat nr 6480 - $A27
JUDO. THE SECRETS OF THE JAPANESE ART OF SELF-DEFENCE. Dominy, Eric. NEL paperback, 1969, 156 pages, illustrated. Heavily browned paper and general wear. Fair, intact. Keywords: judo martial arts Cat nr 6155 - $A12
JUGGLING FOR THE COMPLETE KLUTZ. Cassidy, John, and B.C. Rimbeaux. Klutz Press, paperback (stiff card), 3rd Edition, 1988, 82 pages, illustrated with line drawings. Slightly bent and worn but fairly good and quite solid. ISBN 0932592007. Keywords: juggling recreations Cat nr 5841 - $A22
JUMEAU DOLL, The. Whitton, Margaret. Dover Publications, A4 paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1980, 79 pages, illustrated. Based on material drawn from the Margaret Woodbury Strong Museum. Slight wear to cover but good within. Has many B&W and colour plates, together with the doll's history. ISBN 0485239543. Keywords: crafts hobbies handcrafts handicrafts dolls toys history Cat nr 5553 - $A22
KEEPING SILKWORMS. Breeding - Raising - Spinning - Simple Projects. Fenner, Monnie. Greenhouse Publications (Australia) quarto paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1991, 54 pages, illustrated. Includes some nice colour photos although most photos B&W. Bit bent one corner and evidence of a page at back chewed on edge (silkworms got lose?). But nothing important affected. Otherwise fairly good. ISBN 0864363281. Keywords: hobbies pets silkworms silk Cat nr 8448 - $A37
KITE MAKING AND FLYING. Ridgway, Harold. New York, Gramercy Publishing, octavo hardcover, 1962, 155 pages, illustrated. Slight edge wear but otherwise good. No dust-jacket. Keywords: kites flight toys hobbies recreations Cat nr 8977 - $A19
KITES. The GENTLE Art of High Flying. Tyrrell, Susan. Dolphin Books, small quarto paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1978, 168 pages, illustrated. 'How to make over 20 glorious kites.' The author runs a kite business in the USA. All the drawings were done by her. The book is, unfortunately, grubby outside and on edges but is intact and fine for reading - and building kites! Keywords: kites flight hobbies recreations Cat nr 17122 - $A25
LANGUAGE OF STAMP COLLECTING, The. An Insider's Guide to the Language of the Experts. Rennie, David. Star paperback, 1982, 112 pages. Light wear, fairly good. ISBN 035231088X. Keywords: stamps postage philately hobbies Cat nr 4177 - $A15
MADE IN MARYBOROUGH. A Pictorial Record of the Railway Rollingstock Produced by Walkers Ltd. West, A.M. Australian Railways Historial Society (Queensland Div), A4 paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1994, 57 pages, illustrated. Printe don art paper with a good selection of photos and detailed information. Minor defects, good solid clean copy. Scarce! ISBN 090993729X. Keywords: railways railroads rollingstock history transport australia rolling stock Cat nr 18352 - $A47
MAGIC OF BALLOON MODELLING. The. Anon. Top That! Publishing (UK), large hardcover, pictorial boards, 2002, 48 pages, illustrated. A sought-after book packed with excellent full-colour illustrations. A great way to create an income through fairs and other events, or just for a hobby. Scarce. Very good copy. Keywords: balloons models modeling modelling hobbies activities Cat nr 6519 - $A52
MAKING COLLECTOR'S DOLLS. Dodge, Venus. Macmillan Australia, large hardcover (approx. A4), 1983. 167 pages, illsts. (Heavy book - postage additional to standard rate may apply: you will be emailed with details.) Venus Dodge has sold her dolls for more than 20 years and lectures on the topic in England. A beautiful book with instructions and detailed drawings for 30 different dolls, as well as full-colour plates. The book is in good condition with excellent cloth and spine lettering. The dust-jacket is a bit worn at edges but is fairly good. ISBN 0333356217. Keywords: dolls hobbies collectibles collectables toys children Cat nr 3591 - $A27
MAKING LAMPSHADES. Crowhurst, Jim. Kangaroo Press (Australia), A4 paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1994 reprint, 36 pages, illustrated. Very good copy. Illustrated line drawings and colour plates. ISBN 0864170130. Keywords: craft crafts handcrafts handicrafts hobbies lamps lampshades lighting Cat nr 8739 - $A27
MAKING LOVABLE TEDDY BEARS & THEIR CLOTHES.Thiemann, Marion, and Franz, Beate. Sterling Publishing (USA) large hardcover book, 1997, 144 pages, illustrated.A beautiful book devoted to these lovable creatures, packed with patterns, colour photos and instructions. Slight edge wear, otherwise very good with excellent red cloth and spine lettering, good dust-jacket. ISBN 0806997125. Keywords: teddy bears toys sewing crafts handcrafts handicrafts hobbies Cat nr 3069 - $A32
MAKING MINIATURES in 1/2 Scale. Dodge, Venus & Martin. Greenhouse Publications, large hardcover (A4-plus), 1989, 183 pages, illustrated. (Heavy book - postage additional to standard rate may apply: you will be emailed with details.) Very good with good dust-jacket. ISBN 086436248X. Keywords: craft crafts handcrafts handicrafts hobbies miniatures Cat nr 7404 - $A31
MAKING MOSAICS. Tanner, June. Rigby (Australia), small quarto hardcover, pictorial boards, 1969, 64 pages, illustrated. Boards worn through handl;ing but internally o.k. ISBN 0851792723. Keywords: craft crafts handcrafts handicrafts hobbies mosaics Cat nr 17220 - $A19
MARK WILSON'S COMPLETE COURSE IN MAGIC. Wilson, Mark. Giant hardcover book (weighs nearly 2kg packed), 472 x A4 size pages, illustrated with hundreds of B&W photos and line drawings. (Heavy book - postage additional to standard rate may apply: you will be emailed with details.) Learn how to entertain and amaze your friends! Very good copy. Just has some slight edge wear and there is short repaired tear in the dust-jacket. ISBN 0894716239. Keywords: magic tricks conjuring stage theatre performers entertainment Cat nr 6130 - $A42
MASTERMIND BOOK, The. Hazlehurst, Cameron. ABC Australia, small quarto paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1979, 232 pages, illustrated. Wear yourself out trying these quizzes. Never fear - it comes with answers. Some edge and corner wear but fairly good. ISBN 064297540X. Keywords: quizzes questions competitions Cat nr 8690 - $A19
MATHEMATICAL CIRCUS. More Games, Puzzles, Paradoxes & Other Mathematical Entertainments from 'Scientific American'. Gardner, Martin. Penguin, paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1979, 272 pages, illustrated. Minor wear and some browning of paper but otherwise fairly good. ISBN 014022355X. Keywords: maths mathematics puzzles games Cat nr 18365 - $A19
MECCANO DYNAMIC 4033 and MECCANO Instruction Booklet 1 (two items). Meccano. A4 paperback, 16 pages, illustrated, and 20 pages, illustrated. Two 'Meccano Instruction Books. The two sold booklets together as one item. Well worn but intact. Keywords: mechanics toys hobbies games meccano steels construction plans Cat nr 7021 - $A17
MENSA PRESENTS THE ULTIMATE PUZZLE CHALLENGE. Carter, Russell and Bremner. Ken Fin A4 paperback (stiff pictorial card), 2000, 304 pages. (Heavy book - postage additional to standard rate may apply: you will be emailed with details.) With solutions. Does not appear to have any answers written in, etc. Some corner wear but otherwise fairly good. ISBN 1740410130. Keywords: puzzles games quizzes Cat nr 6481 - $A27
MISTAKES YOU MAKE AT BRIDGE. Reese, Terence, and Trézel, Roger. Master Bridge Series (Gollancz) paperback (stiff card), 1990, 168 pages. Minor wear, fairly good. ISBN 0575034246. Keywords: games cards Cat nr 4804 - $A17
MODEL STATIONARY ENGINES. Their Design and Construction. Muncaster, H. Tee Publishing (UK), paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1979 reprint, 72 pages, illustrated. 'Containing over 100 working drawings and sketches.' Light wear and a little staining to cover but otherwise fairly good soli copy. Keywords: mechanics engines engineering models hobbies Cat nr 18498 - $A27
MODELLING MINIATURE FIGURES. Quarrie, Bruce (editor). Cambridge, Patrick Stephens, octavo hardcover, 1975, 152 pages, illustrated. Light edge wear, cloth excellent, spine lettering excellent. Dust-jacket a little worn but fairly good. ISBN 0850591651. Keywords: models modelling miniatures wargames battles figurines hobbies war warfare Cat nr 4767 - $A22
MODERN POWER TOOL WOODWORKING. De Cristoforo, R.J. Arco Publishing, quarto hardcover, 1972 reprint, 352 pages, illustrated.(Heavy book - postage additional to standard rate may apply: you will be emailed with details.) A detailed book with a great stack of excellent clear photos and sketches to illustrate techniques. A little edge grubbiness, name in front, but orange cloth and lettering (black and gold) excellent. No dust-jacket. Keywords: power tools woodworking carpentry hobbies crafts handcrafts timber Cat nr 6516 - $A42
MODERN SALTWATER FISHING. Dunaway, Vic. Winchester Press, large octavo hardcover, 1975, 286 pages, illustrated. Packed with sketches and B&W photos. Greeting inside front, some edge staining, but book otherwise solid and good. No dust-jacket.(And, no, the purchaser doesn't have to send me one of his/her catches.) ISBN 0876911688. Keywords: fish fishing sport recreations saltwater beach ocean sea Cat nr 5102 - $A22
MODERN SOFT TOY MAKING. Hutchings, Margaret. London, Mills and Boons, quarto hardcover, 1971 reprint, 244 pages, illustrated. (Heavy book - postage additional to standard rate may apply: you will be emailed with details.) Ex-library, plastic over dust-jacket, tape residue, general wear but appears to be intact. Has many patterns at back, some fold-out, but there is no listing so cannot check; however they seem to be all there. Keywords: craft crafts handcrafts handicrafts hobbies toys playthings Cat nr 5317 - $A32
MORE GAMES FOR THE SUPER-INTELLIGENT. Fixx, James F. Frederick Muller (UK), paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1981 reprint, 101 pages, illustrated. Maths, logic and word puzzles. Compiled with the help of MENSA. Light wear, bit aged, but fairly good. ISBN 0584102585. Keywords: games puzzles competitions Cat nr 17152 - $A17
MORE OF BLIZZARD'S WOODEN TOYS. Blizzard, Richard. London, BCA, large hardcover (approx. A4), pictorial boards, 1987, 215 pages, illustrated. (Heavy book - postage additional to standard rate may apply: you will be emailed with details.) Another fabulous collection from the TV toy-building personality (on the BBC). Detailed diagrams, photos and instructions for nearly 30 models. Includes such old favourites as: Wally Woodpecker, Clarence the Clown, a dragon, pull-alongs, Boris the tank engine, rocking horse, dolls' house, tractors and more. The book has one tiny edge spot but is otherwise very good. Keywords: toys hobbies crafts handcrafts handicrafts timber wood woodwork carpentry Cat nr 7867 - $A37
NEW FACES. The Complete Book of Alternative Pets. Stewart, Robin E. Agmedia (Australia), small quarto paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1993, 264 pages, illustrated. (Heavy book - postage additional to standard rate may apply: you will be emailed with details.) A very unusual collection of material. Personally my puss is enough trouble without getting involved in something more exotic! Slight tendency covers to curl and short scratch on spine but otherwise good solid clean copy. ISBN 0730629473. Keywords: animals pets unusual bizarre different exotic Cat nr 18639 - $A27
NEW ROUTER HANDBOOK, The. Spielman, Patrick. Sterling, New York - A4 paperback, 384 pages, illustrated.(Heavy book - postage additional to standard rate may apply: you will be emailed with details.) One of the classic reference texts on this topic, lavishly illustrated with a huge number of line drawings and B&W photos, and full instructional material. Book cover has been repaired with clear tape, otherwise the book is fairly good. ISBN 0806905182. Keywords: wood woodwork timber carpentry hobbies construction building furniture handcrafts handicrafts crafts Cat nr 5752 - $A32
NEWNES COMPLETE PRACTICAL WOODWORKING. Collins, A.T. (editor). Newnes (UK), large hardcover (approx. A4), 1966, 303 pages, illustrated. (Heavy book - postage additional to standard rate may apply: you will be emailed with details.) Packed with illustrations and extensive descriptive notes. Note, heavy book. This is a heavily worn book with a lot of edge staining, tape residue inside front and back. but the cloth is good as is the lettering. The dust-jacket is at the 'throwing away' stage. Keywords: timber wood woodwork carpentry construction saws tools crafts hobbies furniture building Cat nr 4845 - $A32
OBSERVER'S BOOK OF STAMP COLLECTING, The (Revised Ed.). New, Anthony. London, Bloosmbury, compact hardcover, pictorial boards, 1989 Reprint with Revisions, 177 pages, illustrated. A comprehensive illustrated guide. The books is clean, unmarked and solid but is a little weak in the original binding at the spine. ISBN 185471189X. Keywords: stamp collecting stamps philately collectibles collectables paper hobbies Cat nr 6460 - $A27
OFFICIAL BOOK OF KING'S QUEST, The. Daventry and Beyond. Trivette, Donald B. Compute! Books, paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1988, 128 pages, plus colour plates at end. Foreword by Roberta Williams. Official authorized guide to King's Quest. With a view of Sierra On-Line, the genius factory that produces King's Quest, and help for people completing the quests. Fully illustrated. Light edge and corner wear, otherwise fairly good. ISBN 0874551552. Keywords: games animation adventure hobbies Cat nr 5843 - $A22
OFFICIAL GUIDE TO BATTLEBOTS (The). Build, Compete, Destroy. Mason, Tom, and Danko, Dan. Scholastic, small quarto paperback (stiff pictorial card), 2002, 64 pages, illustrated. Bit bent from poor storage, otherwise good. ISBN 0439390001. Keywords: games instructions Cat nr 8845 - $A15
ON MAKING AND MODIFYING MACHINES. Editors of Fine Woodworking Magazine. Taunton Press (USA), approx. A4 paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1986, 106 pages, illustrated. A useful collection of 29 practical articles taken from Fine Woodworking magazine. Fully illustrated with many line drawings and clear B&W photos. Topics include: Wooden Tablesaw, Panel Saws, Treadle Band Saw, Sliding Table, Abrasive Planer, Drum Sander, Oscillating Spindle Sander, Shapers and Cutters - you get the idea! Front cover curling and some edge and general wear but fairly good. ISBN 0918804434. Keywords: machines mechanics modifications Cat nr 7403 - $A31
OPERATIONAL ART OF WAR 2: MODERN BATTLES 1956-2000. Players Guide. TalonSoft Inc. TalonSoft Inc., paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1999, 179 pages, illustrated. Light wear, good solid copy. Keywords: games user guide Cat nr 17620 - $A22
PAINTING CERAMICS. Harle, Lesley, and Willis, Simon. Doubleday Contemporary Crafts, A4 hardcover, pictorial boards, 1991, 96 pages, illustrated. Attractive book with instructions and colour photos throughout. Very good copy except for a little foxing on a page or two. ISBN 0868244589. Keywords: craft crafts handcrafts handicrafts hobbies ceramic porcelain pottery designs Cat nr 4994 - $A27
PAINTING CHILDREN. Rubbra, Benedict. Studio Vista/Taplinger paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1979, 104 pages, illustrated. With numerous illustrative sketches, boys and girls. Very good. ISBN 0800862031. Keywords: art paints painting hobbies children boys girls Cat nr 7563 - $A15
PAINTING IN TOWNS AND CITIES. Schwarz, Hans. Studio Vista, paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1980, 104 pages, illustrated. A rare addition to the many books about painting portraits, landscapes, etc. Emphasis on cityscapes, towns, streets, buildings. Colour & B&W illustrations. Minor wear, good. ISBN 080086204X. Keywords: art painting hobbies sketches sketching drawing Cat nr 6735 - $A16
PICTURE POSTCARDS. Klamkin, Marian. Lansdowne Press (Aust), giant hardcover (approx. A4), 1974, 192 pages, illustrated.(Heavy book - postage additional to standard rate may apply: you will be emailed with details.) A discussion, with MANY illustrations, of the fascinating world of antique and old postcards. B& and colour illustrations. Light wear, fairly good. Black cloth excellent, spine gilt lettering excellent. Dust-jacket a bit worn but still useful. ISBN 0701804882. Keywords: collectibles collectables postcards cards paper Cat nr 5192 - $A32
PIONEERING PROJECTS. Thurman, John. Lon, Pearson, large octavo hardcover, no date, c.1950?, 162 pages, illustrated. Inspired by the needs of the Boy Scouts organization, this book has a wealth of interesting projects easily put together with materials on hand. Includes such projects as: rafts, aerial runways, signal towers, treetop houses, and more. Illustrated with sketches and bw photo plates. Well worn copy, with some creased pages and stains to boards. No dust-jacket. Keywords: bush craft crafts timber carpentry woodwork rope ropework Cat nr 5312 - $A22
PLAYING WITH INFINITY. Mathematics for Everyman. Péter, Professor Rózsa. London, G. Bell, octavo hardcover, 1961, A popular look at maths. Trans. from the Hungarian. NOTE: Ex-LIBRARY, with the usual cancelled stamps, plastic over d-j, etc. Paper somewhat aged, etc. but fair.Keywords: maths mathematics Cat nr 3689 - $A22
POTTERY THROWING FOR BEGINNERS. Clark, Kenneth. Studio Vista, small hardcover (pictorial boards), 1970, 103 pages, illustrated. Externally a bit the worse for wear -stains, etc - but o.k. inside. Many illustrations, drawings and photos, with a few in colour. ISBN 0289797551. Keywords: pottery ceramics craft crafts handicrafts handcrafts hobbies Cat nr 17948 - $A15
POWER TOOLS FOR HOME AND GARDEN. Purves, Frederick. Blandford Press paperback (card), 1972, 184 pages, illustrated. Published in co-operation with Black and Decker - for do-it-yourself enthusiasts. Includes decimal equivalents chart. Some edge wear but fairly good. ISBN 0713705612. Keywords: power tools machinery machines equipment handicrafts crafts hobbies Cat nr 4986 - $A17
PRINTCRAFT MADE EASY. Jackson, C.V. A. Wheaton & Co (Exeter), paperback (linen finish), 1956, 32 pages, illsts. Is it a dying art? Interesting book with B&W photos and numerous line drawings. Includes: lino cuts, stick printed patterns, leaf printing, potato printing, carrot monograms, plaster, and much more. Bit bent and worn but fair and quite solid. And scarce! Keywords: art artists print printing craft crafts handcrafts hobbies tools Cat nr 4389 - $A27
PRIZE-WINNING RECIPES FOR HOMEMADE WINES. With a Review of Techniques to Help Improve Your Wines. Boothroyd, Rodney (Compiler/Editor). Allison & Busby/W.H. Allen, paperback, 1989, 192 pages. A sought-after and scarce book bringing together recipes and techniques of 101 prize-winning UK winemakers. This copy in very good condition. ISBN 0850318114. Keywords: wine drinks alcohol beverages hobbies Cat nr 3315 - $A27
PROPO BOOK (The). Radio Modeller Staff. Radio Control Publishing (UK), paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1972 Enlarged Revised Ed, 1975 reprint, 135 pages, illustrated. Detailed information - choosing, installing, and maintaining proportional radio control equipment - 'the most sophisticated form of flying a model aeroplane yet devised.' With many B&W photos and diagrams. The book is externally worn and grubby and some grubbiness on end pages, messy name in front, but the body of the book is o.k. Keywords: models hobbies radio control Cat nr 7777 - $A25
QUEENSLAND FISHING ATLAS, The. Ross, John (editor). Penguin Books, quarto paperback (stiff plasticized card), 1997, 92 pages, illustrated. With a good selection of maps and descriptive notes. Signs of use and general wear but fairly good. ISBN 014026826X. Keywords: fishing hobbies recreations maps Cat nr 19065 - $A22
QUILT LOVER'S DELIGHT. Aunt Martha's Creation No. 3540. Anon. Kansas City, Colonial Patterns, A4 paperback, 16p, illsts. Patterns for Cutting Guides with complete directions. 7 Applique, 10 Pieced. Signs of wear but fairly good copy. And very scarce!Keywords: craft crafts handcrafts handicrafts hobbies quilts sewing Cat nr 5397 - $A12
RAILWAYS - PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE. Allen, G. Freeman. Orbis, large hardcover, 1982, 303 pages, illustrated in B&W and colour. (Heavy book - postage additional to standard rate may apply: you will be emailed with details.) A great resource book for anyone who loves rail. Apart from small corner bumps the navy-coloured cloth is excellent and the spine gilt lettering likewise. The dust-jacket is a little loose and worn but is fairly good. ISBN 0856133221. Keywords: trains railroads railways rolling-stock transport travel Cat nr 3834 - $A22
REX HUNT'S FISHING ADVENTURES AND FACT BOOK. Hunt, Rex. Pan Macmillan Australia, paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1995, 212 pages, illustrated. With numerous B&W photos and colour plates. Very good solid clean copy. ISBN 0330357298. Keywords: fishing sport recreations Cat nr 18232 - $A17
REX HUNT'S TALL TALES and TRUE. Hunt, Rex. Crossbow Publishing (Australia), small quarto paperback, 1994,180 pages, illsts. Fishing stories from the well-known Australian broadcaster. Good copy with only minor wear. ISBN 0646179128. Keywords: fish fishing sport recreations tales anecdotes stories Cat nr 4150 - $A15
ROSEWOOD RAILWAY MUSEUM: The Remaking of a Railway. Cash, Greg (editor). Australian Railway Historical Society, (Queensland Div), paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1992, 32 pages, illustrated. Commemorating the commissioning of Steam Locomotive 748 on the Rosewood Railway Museum, 18th October 1992. Printed on art paper, with a number of B&W photos, track schematic, etc. Some external signs of handling but otherwise good copy. Keywords: railways railroads museums rolling stock engines history transport australia queensland Cat nr 18348 - $A37
SALTWATER FISHERMAN. Doogue, Ray. Reed Books, large octavo hardcover, 1976, 203 pages, illustrated. By the author the classic 'Hook, Line and Sinker'. The book has a little grubbiness on edges from handling but is otherwise good with excellent green cloth. Dust-jacket has some tiny tears but is fair. ISBN 0589009877. Keywords: salt sea water saltwater oceans fishing angling Cat nr 17044 - $A22
SALTWATER FISHING. Barsing, Bob and Ruth. Leisure Time paperback, 1994, 64 pages, illustrated with line drawings. Fairly good. ISBN 0454007264. Keywords: fish fishing bait recreations hobbies Cat nr 4352 - $A11
SCARNE ON CARD GAMES. How to Play and Win at Poker, Pinochle, Blackjack, Gin and Other Popular Card Games. Scarne, John, with George Karger. Dover Books paperback (card), 2004 reprint, 433 pages. Minor wear, name in front, otherwise good copy. ISBN 0486436039. Keywords: card games cards poker blackjack Cat nr 4913 - $A22
SCARNE ON CARD GAMES. How to Play and Win at Poker, Pinochle, Blackjack, Gin and Other Popular Card Games. Scarne, John, with George Karger. NEL paperback, 1965, 432 pages. Complete Rules - How to Spot Cheats. Minor wear, otherwise good copy. Keywords: card games cards poker blackjack Cat nr 8008 - $A13
SCROLL SAW HANDBOOK. Spielman, Patrick. Sterling, New York, A4 paperback, 256 pages, illustrated. The author is a well-known authority on woodworking. The book has a stack of B&W line drawings and B&W photos. Minor wear, good solid copy. ISBN 0806947705. Keywords: wood woodwork timber carpentry hobbies construction building furniture handcrafts handicrafts crafts Cat nr 5753 - $A27
SHELL COLLECTING IN AUSTRALIA. Coleman, Neville. A.H. and A.W. Reed, A4 hardcover, 1976, 176 pages, illustrated, endpaper maps. (Heavy book - postage additional to standard rate may apply: you will be emailed with details.) Some edges wear and a little loss of colour board edges, but fairly good with a slightly damaged but fair dust-jacket. ISBN 0589071955. Keywords: seas oceans shells seashells beaches collecting hobbies Cat nr 5727 - $A25
SHELLS. 20 PRACTICAL INSPIRATIONS. Nicholson, Clare. Lorenz Books, square hardcover, pictorial boards, 1996, 64 pages, illustrated. Attractively printed with full-colour illustrations. Very good. ISBN 1859671497. Keywords: shells craft crafts handcrafts handicrafts hobbies seashells Cat nr 3028 - $A17
SID MEIER'S ALPHA CENTAURI. Meier, Sid, and Others. Paperback (USA), no date, 248 pages. Good condition. Keywords: games instructions fantasy Cat nr 18864 - $A17
SIMPLE BASKETRY. Roffey, Mabel. Lon, Pitman, small hardcover, 1951 reprint, 91p, illsts. A useful guide with numerous bw photos. Well worn with a tatty dust-jacket. Fairly poor but all there. Keywords: craft crafts handcrafts handicrafts hobbies baskets basketry cane Cat nr 2794 - $A15
SIMPLE WORKSHOP PROJECTS. Model Engineering Guide. Bray, Stan. Patrick Stphens small quarto paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1988, 128 pages, illustrated. Machine vice, railstock die holder, tap holder, indexing attachment, graduating & slotting tool, knurling tool, radiusing tool, vertical slide, Single-cylinder oscillating steam engine, Twin-vale oscillating steam engine, and horizontal single-cylinder piston valve steam engine. Appendix: Engineering adhesives. Ex-library with the usual cancelled stamps, etc, but solid. Keywords: workshop projects hobbies Cat nr 5856 - $A32
SMALL RAILROADS YOU CAN BUILD. Hayden, Bib (editor). Kalmbach Books, A4 paperback (stiff pictorial card), 'Proven methods plus new ideas for scenery, wiring, operation. From complete lists of material to finished layouts.' Comprises 4 different small layouts in a range of sizes. 'Detailed, step-by-step instructions are applicable to all scales.' Some damage to back cover and general wear but intact and fair. ISBN 0890245355. Keywords: railroad railways trains models hobbies rolling stock tracks Cat nr 6293 - $A17
SPOOKY MAGIC TRICKS. Knoles, David. Sterling paperback, 1994, 126 pages, illsts. Small bump and a small line on bottom, otherwise good copy. ISBN 0806904194. Keywords: magic tricks conjuring effects magical performing Cat nr 3504 - $A15
SPORTFISHING TECHNIQUES. Cooper, Steve. Aust Sports Publications, paperback (stiff pictorial card), no date, 96 pages, illustrated. Discusses a number of types of fish and fishing techniques. Illustrated with numerous line drawings & B&W photos. Some wear but fairly good. Keywords: fish fishing recreations hobbies Cat nr 7779 - $A15
STAR WARS REBELLION. GAME MANUAL. Boero, Mollie (editor). Lucas Films, small quarto Paperback, no date, 176p, illsts. Some edge wear, but fairly good copy. Keywords: games science fiction fantasy Cat nr 2314 - $A22
STENCILLING. Techniques for Interiors, Furniture & Objects. Visser, Jill, and Flinn, Michael. Greenhouse Publications, quarto paperback (pictorial card), 1988, 128p, illsts. Attractive book, well printed, with many colour illustrations. Some corner wear but fairly good copy. ISBN 0864361963. Keywords: stencils stencilling design craft crafts handicrafts handcrafts hobbies Cat nr 2524 - $A17
STRING ART - SYMMOGRAPHY. Three-Dimensional Creative Designs With Yarn without Knotting or Knitting. Kreischer, Lois. Crown, small quarto paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1974 reprint, 62 pages, illustrated. Illusrated with numerous line drawings and colour photos. Covers tending to curl a bit and other minor defects, but fairly good. Keywords: craft crafts handcrafts handicrafts hobbies string Cat nr 8743 - $A22
TABLE SAW TECHNIQUES. Cliffe, Roger W. Sterling (USA) large paperback (approx. A4), 1984, 352 pages, illustrated.(Heavy book - postage additional to standard rate may apply: you will be emailed with details.) 'The definitive book on table saws . . . every technique ever developed for this popular piece of equipment.' Over 700 photographs, diagrams and drawings, floor plans and patterns. Including information on creating numerous specific projects. Light wear, good solid copy. Keywords: timber wood woodwork carpentry construction saws tools crafts hobbies furniture building Cat nr 4842 - $A32
TEACH YOURSELF BRIDGE. Reese, Terence. Paperback, 1992 reprint, 138p. Corner and edge wear, some damage to back cover, but fair and intact. ISBN 0340324384. Keywords: games cards recreations Cat nr 2296 - $A15
TEACH YOURSELF CHESS (2nd Edition). Hartston, Bill. Hodder & Stoughton, paperback (stiff pictorial card), 2nd Edition, 1996, 213 pages. includes useful Appendix and Glossary of Terms. Except for a small bit of damage on front cover this is a near-new copy. ISBN 0340670398. Keywords: games chess Cat nr 17243 - $A17
TEACH YOURSELF SUCCESSFUL GAMBLING. Levez, Belinda. Hodder & Stoughton Paperback, 1995, 184p. Racing, sports, casino games, lotteries, bingo, pools, slot machines, etc. Light wear but good solid copy. ISBN 0340644192. Keywords: gambling gaming wagering chance games Cat nr 9474 - $A17
TEDDY BEARS IN CROSS STITCH (Cross Stitcher Magazine's Book of). Jenkins, Steven. Future Books (UK), quarto hardcover pictorial boards, 1994, 55 pages, illustrated. Illustrated in colour & BW, Minor defects, good solid clean copy. ISBN 1859810403. Keywords: craft crafts handcrafts handicrafts hobbies Cat nr 17680 - $A27
TITTMOUSE COTTAGE DESIGNS. Make your own irresistible chareacters from easy-to-follow, full-size patterns. Brooke, Christine. Greenhouse/Penguin quarto paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1992, 56 pages, illsts. Illustrated with colour plates and B&W sketches and patterns (fullisize). Near-new copy. ISBN 0864363435. Keywords: craft crafts handicrafts handcrafts hobbies characters patterns Cat nr 4543 - $A22
TOP FISHING SPOTS OF AUSTRALIA. McGlashan, Alistair. New Holland paperback (stiff pictorial card with clear plastic overlay), small quarto size, 2004, 176 pages, illustrated. A terrific reference book for any fisherperson. Full colour maps and photos, with descriptive notes covering the country. Near-new condition. ISBN 1741100925. Keywords: fish fishing sport recreations hobbies Cat nr 4060 - $A25
TOP FRESH WATER FISHING SPOTS IN VICTORIA. Wedlick, Lance. Curlew Australia, paperback (stiff pictorial card), no date, 80 pages, illustrated. Minor defects, good solid copy. ISBN 0909853363. Keywords: fishing australia victoria fresh water freshwater fish angling Cat nr 8813 - $A17
TOYS AND DOLLS FOR COLLECTORS. King, Eileen. Hamlyn paperback, 1973, 159p, illsts. Bit the worse for wear externally, with staining to cover, etc, but o.k. within! Keywords: toys dolls collectibles collectables hobbies Cat nr 2609 - $A15
TRADITIONAL COUNTRY CRAFTS. Jenkins, Alison. London, Burlington Press, large square hardcover (approx. A4)(Heavy book - postage additional to standard rate may apply: you will be emailed with details.) A stack of projects with many colour photo, etc. Some loss of colour bottom edge cover boards, otherwise fairly good with fairly good dust-jacket. ISBN 1853486418. Keywords: craft crafts handcrafts handicrafts folk folks country Cat nr 4922 - $A25
TROUT THE OTHER WAY. SPORTJamieson, Bill. Whitcoulls Publishers (NZ), paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1985 reprint, 88 pages. Very good copy. ISBN 0723307288. Keywords: fishing anglers angling trout recreations Cat nr 7974 - $A27
TUNING THE RACING YACHT. Fletcher, Mike, and Bob Ross. Angus & Robertson, small quarto hardcover, 1073 reprint, 129 pages, illustrated. Has a good selection photos and sketches. Good solid copy with good dust-jacket. ISBN 0207122733. Keywords: yachts yachting sailing boats Cat nr 18570 - $A19
TWO-HOUR TEDDY BEARS. Crane, Anita Louise. Sterling/Chapelle A4 paperback (stiff pictorial card), 2000, 128 pages, illustrated. A beautiful book with many lovable teddies seen in full colour with instructions and patterns. Very good condition. ISBN 0806943270. Keywords: teddies teddy bears toys craft crafts handcrafts handicrafts hobbies Cat nr 5214 - $A27
ULTIMATE GUIDE TO WINNING SCRABBLE, The. Hinch, Derryn. Hinkler Books, giant paperback (stiff pictorial card), 2003, 469 pages. (Heavy book - postage additional to standard rate may apply: you will be emailed with details.) Minor edge wear, good copy. ISBN 1741211670. Keywords: games scrabble spelling words Cat nr 6578 - $A22
ULTIMATE GUIDE TO WINNING SCRABBLE, The. Hinch, Derryn. Hinkler Books paperback (stiff pictorial card), 2003, 469 pages. Front cover curling up a bit, minor wear, otherwise good. ISBN 1741211670. Keywords: scrabble words language games Cat nr 6962 - $A21
UNDERSTANDING WOOD. A craftsman's guide to wood technology. Hoadley, R. Bruce. The Taunton Press, large (A4) hardcover, 1981, 256 pages, illustrated. (Heavy book - postage additional to standard rate may apply: you will be emailed with details.) This book has some damp affectation but no actual damage to photos or text - just a wavy effect on paper. A comprehensive reference book, with many illustrations. Light edge stains, dust-jacket bit worn and frayed but green cloth looks very handsome and gilt lettering is excellent. Note, heavy book. 0918804051. Keywords: timber wood woodwork carpentry construction saws tools crafts hobbies furniture building Cat nr 4844 - $A42
VENTRILOQUISM FOR BEGINNERS. A Complete Set of Lessons in the Art of Voice Magic. Houlden, Douglas. Kaye and Ward, london, octavo hardcover, 1967 reprint, 64 pages, illustrated. Heavily worn, ex-library copy, with plastic over dust-jacket, general grubbiness, library pocket and cancelled stamps BUT is all there! Great idea for the budding entertainer, or children's parties, etc. Keywords: ventriloquism entertainment stage theatre voice Cat nr 6506 - $A22
WHITTLING AND WOOD CARVING, Hoppe, H. Sterling Publishing (USA), square hardcover, pictorial boards, 1974 reprint, 48 pages, illustrated. White tissue paper pasted on back board, name in front, general 'ancient' look but quite o.k. contents. Illustrated with B&W photos and drawings. ISBN 0806951265. Keywords: wood woodwork whittling carpentry timber craft crafts handcrafts hobbies handicrafts Cat nr 17336 - $A17
WIND AND SAIL. A Sailing Primer. Muhlhausen, John. London, Adlard Coles, quarto hardcover, 1971, 61 pages, illustrated. The books shows some damp affectation (carried on a yacht?) but nothing serious, mainly some small loss of colour to the edge of the blue boards. Dust-jacket a bit worn and grubby but fair. ISBN 0229115098. Keywords: sailing yachts yachting boats Cat nr 18572 - $A27
WINNING AT CASINO GAMBLING. Reese, Terence. Signet paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1979, 128 pages, illustrated. Has some badly creased page corners near centre of book but nothing affected. The book is otherwise o.k. ISBN 0451167775. Keywords: gambling wagering blackjack craps keno baccarat roulette slot machines games Cat nr 7809 - $A17
WINNING CASINO BLACKJACK FOR THE NON-COUNTER. Cardoza, Avery. Cardoza Publishing, paperback (stiff pictorial card), Covers rather well worn but o.k. within. ISBN 0960761802. Keywords: games gambling wagering casino blackjack winning Cat nr 7985 - $A17
WIT AND WISDOM OF FISHING (The). Funny Lines and Fishy Advice. Various contributors. Publications International Ltd, paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1994, 192 pages, illustrated. A collection drawn from many sources. Front cover card creased, otherwise good. ISBN 0785325069. Keywords: fishing sport humour anecdotes stories Cat nr 17735 - $A22
WONDERFUL WORLD OF PLASTER FINISHING. Broadwater, Elaine. Craft Course Publishers (USA), A4 paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1974, 23 pages, illustrated. How to decorate plaster in numerous interesting ways. Has some good illustrations. Scarce! Keywords: craft crafts handcrafts handicrafts hobbies plaster Cat nr 7094 - $A37
WOODEN TOYS. Step-by-Step Plans for Over 50 Colourful Toys. Nielson, Ingvar. Kangaroo Press (Australia), square hardcover, approx. quarto, pictorial boards, 1992, 79 pages, illustrated. Flying animals, hobby horses, acrobats, mobiles, tumblers, games, and more. Complete with plans, instructional information and full-colour photos of the finishes items. Except for minor staining endpapers, is very good. No dust-jacket (probably issued without one). ISBN 0864174845. Keywords: craft crafts handcrafts handicrafts hobbies toys Cat nr 8744 - $A27
WORLD GUIDE TO MODEL TRAINS. The Guide to International Railways and Ready-to-Run Models. McHoy, Peter (compiler). Sphere, large Paperback (approx. A4), 1983, 256p, illsts. (Heavy book - postage additional to standard rate may apply: you will be emailed with details.) A wonderful reference book for the hobbyist. Packed with full-colour illustrations of over 2.500 locomotives and rolling stock. Some small corner damage but otherwise good. ISBN 0722188242. Keywords: railroads railways rail trains locomotives models hobbies modelling modeling Cat nr 6716 - $A27
WORLD OF MODEL RAILWAYS, The. Martin, Joseph. London, Percival Marshall, quarto hardcover, 1960, 95 pages, illustrated, plus adverts at end. An interesting study of the topic, with numerous line drawings, B&W and colour photos, plus some advertising plates at end. The book is rather ancient with some deterioration of the cloth but is reasonably good. The dust-jacket is grubby and worn but retained. Keywords: models trains railways hobbies Cat nr 4915 - $A22
WORLD'S GREAT CHESS GAMES, The. Fine, Reuben. New York, David McKay, octavo hardcover, Revised & Expanded Ed, 1970, 397 p;ages, illustrated. This copy has been affected by poor storage and shows deterioration of front cloth and some staining to lower part of book. However, no actual damage to pages has occurred. It is sold as a good 'reading only' copy (no dust-jacket). Keywords: chess games competitions challenges masters Cat nr 5290 - $A25
Write Your Own ADVENTURE PROGRAMS for Your Microcomputer. Tyler, Jenny, and Howarth, Les. Lon, Usborne Publishing, small quarto Paperback, 1983, 48p, illsts. For micro computers. 'Includes "Dungeon of Doom" listing for C64, VIC20+16K, Electron 48, Spectrum and BBC.' Light wear, fairly good solid copy. ISBN 0860207412. Keywords: computers programming programs programmes hobbies experiments electronics Cat nr 17271 - $A27
WRITE YOUR OWN FANTASY GAMES FOR YOUR MICROCOMPUTER. Howarth, Les, and Evans, Cheryl. London, Usborne Publishing, small quarto Paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1985, 48 pages, illustrated. The program is 'Dungeon of Doom'. Note, however, that the offer in the book of the game on a cassette tape is probably long expired. This means the book has limited usefulness. But it has BASIC programming information for use with the Commodore 64, Vic, BBC, Electron and Spectrum machines. It is in good condition. ISBN 0860208346. Keywords: computers programming basic programs programmes hobbies experiments electronics Cat nr 17113 - $A37
YO-YO BOOK, The. 50 Yo-Yo Tricks. Blake, Jason. Five Mile Press paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1997 reprint, 64 pages, illuystrated. Illustrated with line drawings. Light wear, name in front, but fairly good. ISBN 1875971939. Keywords: games hobbies yo-yos Cat nr 7653 - $A13
YOU CAN DRAW ANYTHING. Gamble, Kim. Allen & Unwin Little Ark Books, A4 paperback (stiff card), 1994, 48 pages, illustrated. The author is a noted Australian children's illustrator. The book has a stack of ideas and useful advice. Corner and edge wear but otherwise fairly good. Keywords: art drawings sketching illustration Cat nr 4925 - $A15
YOUR ANIMATION TIME. Harris, Rolf. Knight Books paperback, 1991, 144p, illsts. A simple book on the topic from a master of art. Some wear but fair. ISBN 0340561602. Keywords: art cartoons drawings sketches sketching Cat nr 2797 - $A17
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