ALTERING YOUR HOME. A Book of Renovator's Options. de Vulder, Stella. Simon and Schuster Australia, quarto paperback, 1991, 180 pages, illustrated. With contributions by Gareth Cole and Rodney Hayes. The books has many plans and sketches providing a wealth of information and ideas for the home renovator. Minor wear. Good. ISBN 0731802187. Keywords: homes buildings houses construction reconstruction renovation alterations architecture Cat nr 4272 - $A36 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 - $A26 AMATEUR TELESCOPE MAKING - Book TWO. Ingalls, Albert G. (editor). Scientific American octavo hardcover, 1st Edition, 1978, 650 pages, illustrated. (Heavy book, weighed 1 kg without packaging - postage additional to standard rate may apply: you will be emailed with details.) Comprehensive book, packed with useful information - with many diagrams, charts and photographs. General wear, permanent plastic over boards, small name stamp in front but fairly good. No dust-jacket. Keywords: telescopes astronomy cosmology hobbies Cat nr 7290 - $A31 AUSTIN A40 SERVICE MANUAL. Austin Motor Co. Austin Motor Co, A4 hardcover, pictorial boards, 1954, illsts, fold-out chart. (Heavy book - postage additional to standard rate may apply: you will be emailed with details.) Series GS2, G2S2, GS3, GV2/3, GP2/3, and GQU2/3. Heavily worn copy with very grubby covers but intact. Keywords: motors cars vehicles repair repairs maintenance engineering mechanics Cat nr 14572 - $A21 Australian and New Zealand SOLAR HOME BOOK, The. A Practical Guide. Szokolay, S.V., and Sales, R.W. Melbourne, ANZ Book Co, A4 Paperback, 1979, 130 pages, illustrated. Signs of wear, somewhat grubby and corners little damaged, but fair enough - intact. Keywords: solar power homes houses housing electricity generation alternative alternatives Cat nr 7019 - $A21 AUSTRALIAN HOME BUILDER, The. A fully illustrated guide to the key elements of building and renovating. Ryan, Bob. Horwitz Grahame (Australia) small quarto paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1985, 141 pages, illustrated. Useful practical advice from one of Australia's best-known commentators on such practical matters. With numerous line drawings. Minor wear, tiny bit damage back cover, but fairly good. ISBN 0725518863. Keywords: homes houses building buildings construction renovation repairs do-it-yourself Cat nr 7652 - $A26 BASIC PLUMBING (Sunset Do-It-Yourself series). Anon. Lane Publishing, A4 paperback (pictorial card), 1984, 96 pages, illustrated. Easy-to-follow book for the amateur plumber. With a stack of sketches showing the various techniques discussed. All about pipe-fitting, plumbing improvements and fixing problems. Bit bumped at corner and has a little wear but is fairly good. ISBN 0376014660. Keywords: plumbing do-it-yourself Cat nr 3836 - $A26 BUILDING BARBECUES. Editors of Summit Books. Summit Books (Ure Smith) A4 paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1978 reprint, 80 pages, illustrated. Paper bit stained in places and large writing inside front cover but otherwise o.k. Keywords: building gardens outdoors barbecues construction do-it-yourself Cat nr 6129 - $A11 CHALLENGER. A Major Malfunction. McConnell, Malcolm. London, Guild Publishing, octavo hardcover, 1987, 269 pages, illustrated. The author, a prize-winning journalist, sifted through thousand sf documents in order to uncover the true story behind the 1986 'Challenger' disaster. How politics, greed and the wrong stuff resulted in tragedy. Except for name in front, is a very good copy with excellent cloth an spine gilt lettering, and good dust-jacket. Keywords: space program programme astronauts rockets disasters controversy Cat nr 6216 - $A31 COALMINING. Griffin, A.R. London, Longman, octavo hardcover, 1971, 186 pages, illustrated. Industrial Archaeology Series. Ex-library with plastic over d-j, usual library stamps, front endpaper missing, etc. Rather grubby and poor but intact. Keywords: mines mining coal underground industry Cat nr 6246 - $A26 COLLIERY FIREMAN'S POCKET BOOK. Bryson, Thomas. Wigan (England), Thomas Wall & Sons, Octavo hardcover, 5th edition, 1935, 296p, illsts. With 133 illustrations and diagrams. Creased pages, ink stains on edge, writing inside front, boards water-affected and poor. Intact but only fair. No dust-jacket. Keywords: mines mining coal colliery engineering mechanics Cat nr 5310 - $A26 COLOUR (color) TECHNOLOGY FOR ARTISTS, CRAFTSMEN and INDUSTRIAL DESIGNERS. Taylor, F.A. Lon, Oxford University Press, octavo hardcover, 1962, 140p, illsts. Has numerous reference charts, colour plates, etc. Both the science and technique of art discussed in detail. The book is solid with very good boards. Has a little staining top edge. Dust-jacket well worn and grubby but has been retained. Keywords: colour color art artists design designers chemicals chemistry physics paints painting Cat nr 4036 - $A24 CONCRETE IN HIGHWAY ENGINEERING. Sharp, Dr Raymond. Pergamon Press, octavo hardcover, 1970, 163p, illsts. Ex-library, with cancelled stamps. Keywords: engineering concrete roads transport Cat nr 4441 - $A46 CONSERVATION AND RESTORATION OF BUILDINGS: Preservation of Masonry Walls. Lucas, Clive. Australian Council of National Trusts, A4 paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1982, 32 pages, illustrated. Illustrated with numerous B&W photos. Details use of various materials, mortars, pointing, finishes, paints, damp proof courses, and more. Bit creased and marked but otherwise fairly good. ISBN 0908198000. Keywords: building buildings construction restoration repairs preservation architecture walls masonry Cat nr 8572 - $A26 CUSTOM CHROME CATALOG 2006. International Edition. Custom Chrome. Morgan Hill, CA (USA), 14 paperback (stiff pictorial card), illustrated. (Heavy book - postage additional to standard rate may apply: you will be emailed with details.) Lavishly illustrated with full-colour photos printed on art paper. The book weighs over 3 kg. Paginated in sections so no idea how many pages in total - probably 2000 - 3000? Bit bent and worn but fairly good. Keywords: custom chrome motorbikes cycles motors parts Cat nr 7110 - $A66 DESIGN ENGINEERING PROJECTS. Over 100 design projects. Spotts, M.F. Prentice Hall, large octavo hardcover, 1968, 242p, illsts. 'Geared to actual machines and devices now in production . . . Develops engineering judgment and practice in decision-making.' Ex-library with some marks and large cancelled stamps, including on book edges. Otherwise quite solid with dust-jacket. Keywords: design engineering mechanics projects devices Cat nr 4443 - $A26 DESIGNER'S GUIDE TO CREATING CHARTS & DIAGRAMS. Holmes, Nigel. A4 paperback (pictorial card), 1984 reprint, 192 pages, illustrated. A book packed with information and full-colour illustrations of . . . Bar Charts, Fever Charts, Pie Charts, Tables and much more. Ex-LIBRARY with the usual cancelled stamps, permanent plastic over cover, etc, but quite solid and fairly good. ISBN 0823013363. Keywords: designs charts graphs diagrams drawing Cat nr 4048 - $A24 DIESEL ENGINE SERVICE MANUAL Book One. 1957. Dodd, Cecil Roy (editor). Scientific Magazines (Australia), large hardcover (A4-plus), no pagination, c. 300p, illsts. (Heavy book - postage additional to standard rate may apply: you will be emailed with details.) Detailed information for various A.E.C., Albion, B.M.C., Crossley, David Brown, Ferguson, Foden, Gardner, Guy, International, Leyland, Morris, Perkins and Thornycroft engines (inquire about particular engines of these makes). Together with various pumps and other equipment. A goldmine of technical hard-to-find data for older engines. Scarce! Red boards excellent, paper bit browned, dust-jacket torn and somewhat grubby but fair. Keywords: diesel engines mechanics motors engineering Cat nr 5411 - $A131 DIRECT CURRENT MACHINES. Ranson, H.B., and Webb, E.T.A. Lon, Macmillan, octavo hardcover, 2nd Edition, 1964 reprint, 320 pages, illustrated. Cleaver-Hume Electrical Series. Stained, worn & loose dust-jacket. Cloth a little worn, otherwise book good. Keywords: electricity machinery motors dynamos generators electrical industry Cat nr 5309 - $A26 DORF INDUSTRIES PLUMBING MANUAL. Anon. Dorf Industries (Aust) small paperback (stiff linen-finish card), no date, 237 pages, illustrated. Catalog of tap, pipe and other fittings. Cover little grubby, otherwise fairly good. Keywords: plumbing supplies pipes taps fittings Cat nr 6140 - $A21 EASY AUTO REPAIRS. Nunn, Richard, and Tews, Robert. Summit Books (Ure Smith), A4 paperback (stiff pictorial card), 96 pages, illustrated. Deals with many simple tasks the car-owner can undertake to keep things running well. Illustrated with excellent clear photos and line drawings. Minor edge wear, good copy. Keywords: cars automobiles vehicles repairs mechanics engines Cat nr 5969 - $A21 ELECTRICITY APPLIED TO MARINE ENGINEERING. Laws, W. London, Inst of Marine Engineers, small octavo hardcover, 1943, 286 pages, illustrated. Externally poor shape - samaged spine, etc. but intact within. 'Reading only' copy. Keywords: electricity marine engineering mechanics ships boats Cat nr 6079 - $A13 ELECTROMECHANICAL ENERGY CONVERSION. Gourishankar, Vembu, and Kelly, Donald H. NY, Intext Educational Publishers, large octavo hardcover, 2nd Ed, 1973, 558p, illsts. (Heavy book - postage additional to standard rate may apply: you will be emailed with details.) Boards little worn at edges but cloth otherwise good with excellent gilt lettering. Name in front, minor edge wear. Dust-jacket loose, grubby and torn but retained. ISBN 0700224041. Keywords: electricity mechanics engineering energy power science physics Cat nr 1807 - $A36 ENGINEERING CERTIFICATE MATHEMATICS. Stage One. Schuller and Healey. NSW University Press, octavo hardcover, printed boards, Reprint 1967, 188p. Cloth grubby, small name in front. No dust-jacket. Fairly poor but intact. Keywords: engineering maths mathematics Cat nr 4445 - $A21 ENGINEERING SCIENCE DRAWING - A STUDENT'S WORKBOOK. Rochford, John. K.J.S. Publications (Australia), A4 paperback, approx. 100 pages, illustrated. A little wear but fairly good. Keywords: engineering mechanics science drawings Cat nr 4057 - $A21 ENGINEERS IN BUSINESS. The Principles of Management and Product Design. Lanigan, Mike. Addison-Wesley. Large paperback, 1992, 704 pages, illustrated. Scarce book in Australia. Some corner bending but otherwise good solid copy. No obvious underlining or marginal notes, etc. ISBN 0201416956. Keywords: engineering business management trade design products Cat nr 3816 - $A56 FARMCRAFT 2. Hundreds More Hints for saving Time, Labour and Money on the Farm. Handy Andy. Cornstalk quarto paperback, 1984 reprint, 184 pages, illsts. Selected from Handy Andy's Column in The Weekly News. First published in 1937. Bent at corners, otherwise fairly good. ISBN 0207149917. Keywords: farms farming country bush construction gadgets hints tips Cat nr 3340 - $A21 FIBREGLASS (fiberglass) REPAIRS. Guide to Fibreglass/Polyester Repairs on Boats, Cars, Snowmobiles and Other Structures. Petrick, Paul J. Cornell Maritime Press (USA), paperback (stiff card spiral bound), 1976, 74 pages, illustrated. Very good condition. ISBN 0870332228. Keywords: fibreglass fiberglass repairs boats boating cars polyester Cat nr 6954 - $A20 FLUID MECHANICS FOR CIVIL ENGINEERS (SI Edition). Webber, N.B. Chapman & Hall (UK), 1978 reprint, 340 pages, illustrated. Light wear, minor marks, good solid clean copy. ISBN 0412106000. Keywords: fluid mechanics engineering Cat nr 8611 - $A36 FOLLOWING THE STANDARDS OF HENRY ROYCE. Robins, Ralph. Approx. quarto paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1987, 25 pages, illustrated. 1987 Sir Charles Kingsford Smith Memorial lecture. Minor wear, good. Keywords: motors motoring engineering cars Cat nr 5224 - $A11 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 - $A16 FUNDAMENTALS OF ELECTRICAL CONTROL, The. Sixsmith and Gorrie. Sydney, McGraw-Hill Book Company, quarto linen-finished pictorial card, 1978, 175p, illsts. Minor marks, good copy. Keywords: electricity electrical controls engineering Cat nr 1822 - $A36 GREAT SPORTS CARS OF THE WORLD. Including 4 Giant Fold-Out Pictures. Isenberg, Hans G. Transedition Books (UK) large hardcover, pictorial boards, 1993, 191 pages, illustrated. (Heavy book - postage additional to standard rate may apply: you will be emailed with details.) Packed with beautiful full-colour photos. Dust-jacket has a short tear at back but is otherwise good and the book itself is very good. (Dust-jacket illustration repeated on cover boards.). ISBN 1898250057. Keywords: cars vehicles sports Cat nr 6868 - $A31 GUINNESS BOOK OF MOTORBOATING FACTS & FEATS, The. Desmond, Kevin. Guinness Superlatives Ltd, 1979, 257 pages, illustrated. Extensive record, articles, photos, some in colour. Origins and development of motor craft. Near fine copy with excellent navy cloth and gilt lettering. Dust-jacket just a trifle worn, minor marks, but good. One for the aficionado to delve into over and over! ISBN 0900424869. Keywords: motorboats motor boats ships sailing water hobbies recreations Cat nr 2656 - $A26 HI-LUX 4WD 4 RUNNER PETROL ENGINES. 1979-1989 (Toyota Repair Manual).Gregory's. Gregory's Service & Repair Manual 506 (Aust), 344 pages, illsts. (Heavy book - postage additional to standard rate may apply: you will be emailed with details.) WARNING: Although the book is intact it is VERY grubby from much use - with oily hand marks on edges and endpapers. Poor but intact. Includes NZ models. Keywords: motors cars vehicles wagons 4wd Cat nr 2422 - $A21 HIGHER MATHEMATICS FOR ENGINEERS AND PHYSICISTS. Sokolnikoff, Ivan S. and Elizabeth. McGraw-Hill, octavo hardcover, 1941 reprint of 2nd Edition, 587 pages. Edges bit fazed due to age, cloth good, spine lettering slightly weak but quite clear. No dust-jacket. Name & address inside front. Keywords: maths mathematics science engineering physics Cat nr 3662 - $A24 Holden COMMODORE, CALAIS, UTILITY. Owner's Handbook - VN/VG Series. General Motors-Holden's. Paperback (stiff card), June 1996, approx. 80-100 pages. Light wear, a little staining, but fairly good. Keywords: cars vehicles handbooks motors motoring. Cat nr 5689 - $A21 HOLDEN HERITAGE, The. Anon. GMH, paperback (stiff pictorial card), 3rd Edition, 1992, 96 pages, illustrated. A well illustrated history of the Holden car with details of many models, etc. Minor wear, good. Keywords: cars vehicles motors motoring australia Cat nr 8388 - $A14 HOME PLUMBING MANUAL. A Practical Guide for Plumbing Jobs and Emergencies. Thomas, David (editor). Orbis, large hardcover (A4 size), pictorial boards, 1980, 143 pages, illustrated.(Heavy book - postage additional to standard rate may apply: you will be emailed with details.) Ideal for the do-it-yourself plumber with many clear coloured diagrams and colour photos. Minor damp effect one corner but no damage. Book otherwise good. ISBN 085613256X. Keywords: do-it-yourself houses plumbing Cat nr 7755 - $A20 HOT WATER MANUAL (Revised Edition). Rheem Australia. Rheem/Southcorp Water Heater Australia. octavo hardcover, pictorial boards, Revised Edition, 1994. illustrated. A detailed technical manual covering a wide range of equipment, including gas, electrical and solar heaters, with comprehensive charts, diagrams and photographs. Very good - looks like new. ISBN 0959091713. Keywords: hot water heaters plumbing electricity equipment Cat nr 8760 - $A46 HOUSE. Kidder, Tracy. Mariner Books paperback (stiff card), 1999, 344 pages, illustrated. The Pulitzer Prize-winning author of 'The Soul of the New Machine' here tells the story of the building of a house - told with clarity, intelligence and grace. An elegant book about a seemingly mundane process. Minor edge wear, good solid copy. ISBN 0965005307. Keywords: house home building architecture design construction philosophy Cat nr 3667 - $A16 HOW TO USE ARC WELDING. A Basic Manual of Instruction. Sellon, William A., and Matthews, John. Lincoln Electric (Australia), A4 paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1964, 44 pages, illustrated. This is a rather battered copy of the book with cover damage and general wear but is intact. Illustrated with line drawings and B&W photos. Keywords: welding metals engineering Cat nr 7720 - $A26 INDUSTRIAL ELECTRONIC CIRCUITS AND APPLICATIONS. Benedict, R. Ralph, and Weiner, Nathan. NY, Prentice Hall, large octavo hardcover, 1965, 527p, illsts. Cloth and silver lettering very good. However, book edges are somewhat stained with age. Lacks dust-jacket. Name in front. Keywords: electronics circuits Cat nr 8103 - $A21 INTRODUCTION TO ENGINEERING MATERIALS (2nd Edition). John, V.B. Macmillan paperback (stiff pictorial card), 2nd Edition, 1983, 376 pages. Well used but intact and fair. A later edition is available so this copy is priced accordingly. ISBN 0333359119. Keywords: engineering materials physics Cat nr 6156 - $A31 INTRODUCTION TO MECHANICS. Harwood, John. London, Newnes, small hardcover, 1966, 225 pages, illustrated. Fairly good. No dust-jacket. Keywords: mechanics engineering Cat nr 3523 - $A18 KING SPRINGS catalog. 1996. Anon. Kings Springs, A4-plus catalog, 32 pages, illustrated. Minor wear, good condition. Keywords: mechanics engineering springs catalogs Cat nr 7186 - $A16 LEGEND OF YORK INTERNATIONAL, The. Rodengen, Jeffrey L. Write Stuff Syndicate Inc (USA), large hardcover (approx. A4), 1997, 186 pages, illustrated. (Heavy book - postage additional to standard rate may apply: you will be emailed with details.) The fascinating story of the establishment in 1874 of the York Manufacturing Company and its development since. York refrigeration cools such notable buildings as the Empire State, the Kremlin and the British Houses of Parliament. Nicely printed on quality art paper with a stack of illustrations, many in colour. Near-fine with excellent red boards and clean spine lettering and excellent dust-jacket. Keywords: business trade companies corporations corporates manufacturers manufacturing equipment machinery refrigeration refrigerators Cat nr 4921 - $A36 MATHESON'S AUSTRALIAN SAW-MILLERS' LOG and TIMBER READY RECKONER. Matheson D. Melbourne, E.W. Cole, cloth-covered, no date, 120 pages. Note: Imperial measures. Curled cover corners & green cloth has some loss of colour, Edges bit grubby. A real period piece! Keywords: timber wood reference sawmilling milling Cat nr 5311 - $A16 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 - $A16 MECHANICAL ENGINEERING SCIENCE (2nd Edition). Hannah, John, and Hillier, M.J. Longmans Scientific & Technical, paperback (stiff pictorial card), 2nd Edition, 1991, `483 pages, illustrated. Has a couple of edge spots and light edge wear but is otherwise a good solid book. No obvious underlining, highlighting or marginal notes. ISBN 0582061571. Keywords: mechanics engineering Cat nr 8610 - $A36 MECHANICAL METALLURGY. (2nd Edition) Dieter, George E. McGraw Hill, paperback (stiff pictorial card), 2nd Edition, 1976, 774 pages, illustrated. (Heavy book - postage additional to standard rate may apply: you will be emailed with details.) Clear plastic over cover, resulting in some tape residue inside front and back. Otherwise good solid clean copy. ISBN 0070168911. Keywords: mechanics metallurgy metals Cat nr 5847 - $A61 MECHANICS. Part 2: DYNAMICS. Meriam, J.L. NY, John Wiley & Sons, octavo hardcover, 2nd Edition, 1962 reprint, 420p, illsts. (Heavy book - postage additional to standard rate may apply: you will be emailed with details.) Writing in front, some wear to boards and edges, dust-jacket plastic-covered and wrinkled. Keywords: mechanics mathematics maths science Cat nr 2197 - $A21 MECO 1993 CATALOGUE. Anon. Meco - A4-plus catalog, paperback (stiff pictorial card), 54 pages, illustrated. Tool catalog. Some writing and marks but fairly good. Holes on inner edge for filing. Keywords: tools mechanics engineering Cat nr 7185 - $A16 MERCHANT SHIPS - 1963 EDITION. Talbot-Booth, Lieut-Commander E.C. London, The Journal of Commerce and Shipping Telegraph, large hardcover, approx. A4, 458 pages, illustrated. (Heavy book - postage additional to standard rate may apply: you will be emailed with details.) There are a couple of creased pages and one advertisement has been cut from a page of ads at back. It is a little grubby on edges and a little loose. Comprises thousands of small illustrations with details, plus extensive introductory section. Great reference at a cheap price for the transport enthusiast. (Note: illustration is of title page, the book's cover is plain navy cloth.) Keywords: merchant ships transport Cat nr 6317 - $A41 METAL DETECTOR. Operator's Field Guide. Rule, John. Gemcraft (Aust) paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1988, 78 pages, illustrated. The author aims to supply the criticial information for operating metal detectors. He believes too often this information is lacking when such equipment is purchased. Good copy. ISBN 0909223564. Keywords: metal metals detectors detecting mining business exploration treasure Cat nr 7886 - $A26 METALLURGICAL ANALYSIS. Lord, Nathaniel, and Demorest, Dana. McGraw Hill. Octavo hardcover, 1916, 342 pages, illustrated. Well worn, marked, stained edges, but fair. No dust-jacket. Keywords: metals metallurgy Cat nr 3520 - $A21 METALLURGY OF WELDING. Lancaster, J.F. Geo Allen & Unwin (UK), Paperback (card), 3rd Edition, 1981, 254p, illsts. Ex-library copy with very large cancelled stamps, including on book edges. Otherwise good solid copy. ISBN 046690093. Keywords: metalwork metals welding trades metallurgy Cat nr 4442 - $A31 MICROBIOLOGY FOR SANITARY ENGINEERS. McKinney, Ross E. NY, McGraw Hill, large octavo hardcover, 1962, 293p, illsts. Well worn ex-library copy. Degraded cloth, book a bit skewed, cancelled stamps, no dust-jacket, but intact. Keywords: technical engineering sanitation drainage water health biology microbiology Cat nr 4410 - $A26 MINI OWNERS WORKSHOP MANUAL Mini 1, 2, 850, 1000, 1275GT, etc - 1959-74. Ball, Kenneth. Autobook 777, quarto hardcover (UK), 10th Edition, Revised, 184p, illsts. Also Traveller, Countryman, Clubman, Elf, Hornet. Some of the pages have greasy finger marks. Otherwise fairly good. ISBN 085147473X. Keywords: cars vehicles motors mini minor Cat nr 4449 - $A31 MISSING REEL (The). The Untold Story of the Lost Inventor of Moving Pictures. Rawlence, Christopher. Fontana Paperback, 1991, 306p, illsts. Was Augustin Le Prince the real inventor of moving pictures? But one day in France he disappeared forever and a great mystery unfolded. Remainder line on bottom, otherwise fairly good. Keywords: movies pictures cinema film films inventions inventors mysteries people Cat nr 4665 - $A12 MONROE SHOCK ABSORBERS 1996 Australian Ride Control Catalog. Anon. Monroe, A4+ paperback (stiff pictorial card), 100 pages,, illustrated. Good condition. Keywords: mechanics engineering shock absorbers shocks Cat nr 7187 - $A26 MOTORS AND CONTROLS. Humphries, James T. Columbus (Ohio), Merrill Publishing, quarto hardcover, pictorial boards, 1988, 493p, illsts. (Heavy book - postage additional to standard rate may apply: you will be emailed with details.) Very good copy with just slight rubbing to boards. No dust-jacket (probably issued without one). ISBN 0675202353. Keywords: motors controls engineering mechanics equipment DC AC electric electrical Cat nr 1042 - $A51 MUDBRICKS - MAKING AND LAYING. Anon. Second Back Row Press, A4 paperback, 40 pages, illustrated. Some wear at corners and edges but otherwise fair and quite solid. Keywords: bricks mud mudbricks constructions homes houses building Cat nr 5406 - $A21 NISSAN PATROL MAVERICK DIESEL 1988-1003 SERVICE MANUAL. Anon. Gregory's. A4 hardcover, pictorial boards, 1993. (Heavy book - postage additional to standard rate may apply: you will be emailed with details.) Covers: Models - Patrol GLi DX ST Ti Maverick XL 4.2 litre wagon, hardtop, utility, cab chassis. 1988-1993. Fairly good condition. Keywords: cars vehicles motors repairs manuals Cat nr 4412 - $A31 OBSERVER'S BOOK OF MOTOR SPORT, The. (Observer's Book 53). Macbeth, Graham. London, Warne, mini-hardcover, Revised Ed 1978, 192 pages, illustrated. The book is good, the dust-jacket a little worn but fairly good. ISBN 0723215820. Keywords: motors motoring cards vehicles sport sports racing racers competitions Cat nr 6785 - $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 - $A30 ONE GOOD TURN. A Natural History of the Screwdriver and the Screw. Rybczynski, Witold. Touchstone paperback (stiff pictorial card), 2001, 173 pages, illustrated. Here's something very different! What an interesting piece of research to bring us this story. The light-coloured cover is a bit finger-marked, otherwise the book is good. ISBN 0684867303. Keywords: screws screwdrivers tools woodwork timber carpentry metalwork mechanics Cat nr 6951 - $A14 ORIGIN OF STENCIL DUPLICATING, The. Proudfoot, W.B. London, Hutchinson, large octavo hardcover, 1972, 128 pages, illustrated. A fascinating history, 'the only documented and authoritative history' of the subject. Traces the path to stencil duplicating over a long period of history, with some really excellent illustrations - B&W photographs, drawings and other material. The book is degraded with water-affected cloth and a poor and frayed dust-jacket but the internals are perfectly good. Keywords: history mechanics machines printing duplicating copying stencils business Cat nr 5784 - $A26 PAINTING AND DECORATING. Hurst and Goodier. Lon, Charles Griffin and Co, large octavo hardcover, 9th Edition, 1980, 600 pages, illustrated. (Heavy book - postage additional to standard rate may apply: you will be emailed with details.) A classic text updated - a vast repository of useful information and advice told with great detail. With numerous illustrations, a small number of which are in colour. Ex-library with the usual cancelled stamps, pocket, etc. but solid and fairly clean. With dust-jacket. ISBN 0852642431. Keywords: painting decorating paint decor finishing varnish varnishing pigments brushes Cat nr 5316 - $A51 PENGUIN DICTIONARY OF BUILDING (The) (2nd Edition). Scott, John S. Penguin paperback, 2nd Ed, 1979, 392 pages, illustrated. Browned paper and some general wear to cover and edges but solid. ISBN 014051015X. Keywords: building architecture construction reference Cat nr 5386 - $A16 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 - $A21 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 - $A16 PRINCIPLES OF METALLOGRAPHY. Williams, Robert S., and Homerberg, Victor O. Lon, McGraw-Hill, octavo hardcover, 4th Edition reprint, 1939, 339p, illsts. Crossed out name and address stamps in front and back. Browned paper, small stain bottom edge. No dust-jacket. Fairly good. Keywords: metals engineering mechanics chemistry Cat nr 4440 - $A21 PROBABILITY AND STATISTICS IN ENGINEERING AND MANUFACTURING SCIENCE. Hines, William, and Montgomery, Douglas. Wiley Paperback, 3rd Edition, 1990, 732p. (Heavy book - postage additional to standard rate may apply: you will be emailed with details.) Permanent plastic over cover, tiny bit of pencilling, minor edge wear, otherwise good copy. ISBN 047151778X. Keywords: probability maths mathematics engineering manufacturing Cat nr 4446 - $A36 RECONDITIONING THE BICYCLE. Jow, Richard. Bicycling Books/Rodale paperback, 1979, 91 pages, illsts. Practical book prepared by the Editors of Bicycling magazine. Illustrated with sketches & B&W photos. Minor marks, bit grubby on edge, but fairly good. ISBN 0878572856. Keywords: bikes cycles bicycles Cat nr 3725 - $A18 REFRIGERATION AND AIR CONDITIONING. Boast, Michael F.G. Heinemann (UK) paperback (stiff card), 1986, 124 pages, illustrated. Ex-library with permanent plastic over cover, usual cancelled stamps, etc, worn but intact. Keywords: refrigeration refrigerators air conditioners Cat nr 5855 - $A16 RICHARD'S BICYCLE BOOK. A Manual of Bicycle Maintenance and Enjoyment. Ballantine, Richard. Pan paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1984 reprint, 383 pages, illustrated. Light wear, good. ISBN 0330267663. Keywords: bikes bicycles cycles recreations Cat nr 7834 - $A16 ROADSIDE MECHANIC. How to Keep Your Car on the Road. Milson, Fred. Marshall Cavendish, octavo hardcover, pictorial boards, 1985, 81 pages, illustrated. Simple how-to book with excellent coloured illustrations throughout, dealing with the simpler tasks of repairing and maintaining a car. Dust-jacket a little worn but otherwise very good solid copy. ISBN 0863073514. Keywords: cars motors motoring vehicles repairs mechanics mechanical Cat nr 5313 - $A16 SECRET SCRAPBOOKS OF PROFESSOR A.J. COPPERTHWAITE (The). The Lost Genius of English Architecture. Robertson, Alan, and Taylor, Michael (editors). Grafton Books paperback (pictorial card), approx. A4, 1986, 64 pages, illustrated. Copperthwaite was a late 19th century eccentric. Packed with fascinating projects and illustrations. Very good condition. ISBN 0586070435. Keywords: architecture england britain history buildings eccentrics mechanics inventions Cat nr 5101 - $A21 SELLEY'S HANDYMAN GUIDE. Selley's. Ure Smith, A4 paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1977, 63 pages, illustrated. An old faithful reference guide with information on topics such as roofs, windows, wallpapering, painting, cars, caravans, boats, soldering, gutters, doors, windows, and much more. Illustrated with numerous B&W photos. Some wear, but fairly good. ISBN 0725404019. Keywords: handy hints repairs do-it-yourself Cat nr 7166 - $A21 SIMPLE SCIENCE EXPERIMENTS. Albert James. Huddersfield, Schofield & Sims, octavo hardcover, 1964, 155 pages, illustrated. A great collection of experiments in sections: Light, Sound, Air, Weather, Breathing, Water, Magnets, Electricity, Forces, Heat, Soil and more. Worn with corner bumps but fair and intact. No dust-jacket. Keywords: science gadgets equipment experiments Cat nr 5959 - $A21 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 - $A31 SMASH. The Modern Bodywork Repair Book. Jensen, Eigil. Goteborg (Sweden), octavo hardcover, 1979, 264p, illsts. (Heavy book - postage additional to standard rate may apply: you will be emailed with details.) The body work in question is not human. It is - cars. This book, in English, is a comprehensive text with numerous photographic and other illustrations, charts, etc, many in colour. The book is in very good condition, with excellent brown boards and gilt lettering. The dust-jacket is a bit worn. Keywords: cars car vehicles vehicle repair repairs mechanics engineering transport bodywork metalwork Cat nr 4399 - $A21 SOLAR PROJECTS. Working Solar Devices to Cut Out and Assemble. Garrison, A. Joseph. Philadelphia (PA), Running Press, A4 Paperback, 1981, 63 page text, plus extensive section fold-out project plans. (Heavy book, postage additional to standard rate may apply; you will be emailed with details.) Interesting book with 9 projects in the form of fold-out cut-out sections. Projects: Sun Angle Viewer, Equatorial Sundial, Bowstring Equatorial Sundial, Cross Sundial, Model Solar House, Solar Oven, Solar Food Dehydrator, Parabolic Solar Furnace, and 'Sunflower' Portable Reflector. The book is worn externally but appears to be intact internally with all project pieces there. One for the keen hobbyist and environmentalist. ISBN 089471130X. Keywords: solar power projects electricity generation alternative alternatives hobbies models experiments science Cat nr 7020 - $A26 STAY UPRIGHT. Defensive Motorcycle Riding Techniques. Schuberg, Warwick. Macdonald Futura paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1982, 123 pages, illustrated. Light edge and corner wear, small writing in front, otherwise good. ISBN 0867710020. Keywords: motorcycles motorbikes riders riding Cat nr 8668 - $A26 STRUCTURE OF WOOD, The (Revised 2nd Edition). Jane, F.W. Revised by K. Wilson & D.J.B. White. London, Adam & Charles Black, octavo hardcover, Revised 2nd Edition, 1970, 478 pages, illustrated. (Heavy book - postage additional to standard rate may apply to foreign buyers: you will be emailed with details.) Extensively illustrated with B&W photos. Small name in front, minor defects, otherwise good solid copy with clean spine lettering. Dust-jacket bit frayed. Keywords: wood timber structure trees reference Cat nr 8419 - $A66 SUZUKI SWIFT OWNER'S MANUAL. April 1994. Suzuki Motor Corporation. Paperback, 1994. For 3-door, 4-door and 5-door Suzuki Part No. 99011-60B04-012 models. Has some creased corners but is otherwise a good solid copy. Keywords: motors cars vehicles manuals data Cat nr 6060 - $A26 SYSTEMS AND CONTROL. Part 1: Systems. Dransfield, Peter. Monash University, foolscap, card covers, 1986, no pagination. (Heavy book - postage additional to standard rate may apply: you will be emailed with details.) Well used copy, name in front. Keywords: mechanics technical engineering systems control Cat nr 4785 - $A21 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 - $A31 TASCHENBUCH. ALPHONS CUSTODIS WIEN, XIII/2. Custodis, Alphons. Wien, small hardcover, cloth-covered, 1912 (?), 159 pages, illustrated. Catalog with charts, b&w photos. 'Abteilung fur hutten und ofenbau.' Name stamp on front and first page. Worn, cloth somewhat water-affected but fair. An interesting and rare old book connected with the business famous for chimney construction. Keywords: mechanics engineering industry catalogues catalogs construction buildings chimneys Cat nr 5314 - $A66 TEACH YOURSELF DYNAMICS. Lambe, C.G. EUP paperback, 1971 reprint, 176 pages, illustrated. Updated to include SI metric units. Minor defects, one corner SI. damaged, but fairly good. ISBN 0340055650. Keywords: dynamics Cat nr 5828 - $A26 TECHNICAL WRITER'S HANDBOOK. Chandler, Harry S. American Society for Metals (Ohio), 1983, octavo hardcover, 418 pages. Described as 'a complete and comprehensive reference in three parts:Part 1: Writing for Busy Readers. 2. Customs, Practices and Standards for Technical Writing. 3. An Anthology of Stylebooks. Minor defects, very good solid copy with torn but useful dust-jacket. ISBN 0871701510. Keywords: technology technical writing authors papers grammar Cat nr 3600 - $A26 USED-CAR DEAL, The. What you should know about buying a second-hand car. Seller, Simon. A & R paperback (stiff card), 1972, 98 pages, illsts. Down-to-earth practical advice when buying a used car, always a somewhat perilous operation!. Bit grubby but fairly condition. Keywords: cars vehicles motors motoring buying secondhand used pre-owned trade Cat nr 3680 - $A21 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF & SCIROCCO OWNERS HANDBOOK & SERVICING GUIDE. Barge. C.D. Haynes, small quarto paperback (stiff card), 1986 reprint, 128 pages, illustrated. 'Models covered: All UK versions of VW Golf & Scirocco from 1974 to September 1978. 1093 cc, 1457 cc & 1588 cc petrol engines, 1471 cc diesel engine. Does not cover petrol injection (GTi/GLi models).' Light crease front cover, crossed-out name in front, otherwise good. ISBN 0856964077. Keywords: cars vehicles repairs maintenance reference Cat nr 4953 - $A21 WHY BUILDINGS STAND UP. The Strength of Architecture. Salvadori, Mario. Norton & Company, Paperback, 1990, 323p, illsts. Slightly bent pages one corner, otherwise very good copy. ISBN 0393306763. Keywords: building construction architecture engineering Cat nr 2195 - $A21 WORLD WAR 2 ALLIED VEHICLES. Blackman, John. Shepperton (UK), Ian Allan Publishing, obling hardcover, approx. small quarto, 1st Edition, 1995, 80p, illsts. Comprises chiefly full colour photos throughout, with some descriptive text. Very good. ISBN 0771023301. Keywords: vehicles transport war warfare battles Cat nr 1015 - $A36

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