This is a classic guide to 'Ikebana', the traditional Japanese art of flower arranging. It explores the different elements and styles of Ikebana, offering useful tips and detailed descriptions. With photographs and illustrations, it is perfect or beginners and not to be missed by anyone with an interest in the subject. Contents include: "The Spirit of Flower Arrangement", "Development of Arrangement Style and Their History", "Formation of 'Rikka' Style", "Development of 'Shoka' Style Arrangements and their Varieties", "Development of 'Nageire' and 'Moribana' ...

This comprehensive guide to gardening for profit comprises six thorough and detailed sections by various experts on the subject. It is extensively illustrated with black and white drawings, forming a complete how to guide. Commercial Horticulture takes a comprehensive and informative look at the subject, and is a fascinating read for any gardener. Contents Include: Vegetable Production for the Markets; Commercial Fruit-growing; Commercial Glasshouse Work; Tomato and Cucumber Culture; Mushroom Growing; Commercial Bulb Growing. This book contains classic material ...

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

Working a lathe is easy to learn but hard to master, this helpful guide will help any novice learn his way around this machine. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

This early work by Otto Jespersen was originally published in 1933 and we are now republishing it with a brand new introductory biography. 'Essentials of English Grammar' is an informative work on linguistics and includes chapters on 'Sounds', 'Spelling', 'Definitive Pronouns', and much more. Otto Jespersen was born in Randers, Denmark on 16th July 1869. He worked as an academic at Copenhagen University and rose to the position of professor of English, a post he held from 1893 to 1925. Jespersen made a considerable contribution to the study of linguistics ...

This is volume II of Helena Petrovna Blavatsky's "The Secret Doctrine - The Synthesis of Science, Religion, and Philosophy". Helena Petrovna Blavatsky (12 August 1831 - 8 May 1891) was a Russian spirit medium, occultist, and author. She co-founded the Theosophical Society in 1875 and gained international popularity for being the leading theoretician of Theosophy. This book will appeal to those with an interest in the occult and the work of Helena Petrovna Blavatsky, and it is not to be missed by collectors of vintage occult literature. Contents include: "Esoteric ...

This book contains a collection of classic essays on the subject of the Italian violin, looking at its history and development with reference to notable makers and players. Italy is famous for producing many great violinists and designers, each dealt with in detail within these fascinating articles. “A History of Violins in Italy” will appeal to those with an interest in the history of the violin and collectors of vintage violin literature. Contents include: “Chats on Violins, by Olga Rochester”, “Old Violins and Violin Lore ...

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900's and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900's and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

Fox Hunting and America may not be connected in most people's mind but America has a very rich history of fantastic hunting packs. This book looks at the southern United States and the Genesee Valley in Michigan.

“Tales of the Golf Course” is a fantastic collection of classic short stories related to golf, original published in various vintage magazines. These frequently humourous and wildly-entertaining tales will appeal to all lovers of the game and are not to be missed by collectors of vintage golfing literature. Contents include: “The Letter of the Law, by Phil Arp”, “Higginbotham's Bloomers, by Horace G. Hutchinson”, “Great Men and Golf, by Bertram Atkey”, “The Tale of a 'Baby Comet', by Hal Ludlow” ...

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

"The 120 Days of Sodom" is a 1785 novel by the French writer and nobleman Donatien Alphonse François. It is the story of four aristocratic male libertines who decide to seek out ultimate sexual gratification in the form of orgies. To this end, they seclude themselves in a remote castle in the heart of the Black Forest for four months, along with a harem of 46 victims-most of whom are young male and female teenagers. Donatien Alphonse François, Marquis de Sade (1740 -1814) was a French revolutionary politician, aristocrat, philosopher, and writer ...

This vintage book contains the memoirs of Vincent de Paul, translated into English from the original French. Vincent de Paul (1581 - 1660) was a French Roman Catholic priest famous for dedicating his life to helping the poor. Canonized in 1737, he is considered a saint in both the Anglican Communion and Catholic Church. Today, he is best remembered for his astonishing humility, compassion, and generosity. This volume will appeal to those with an interest in the life of this famous holy man, and it would make for a worthy addition to collections of Christian ...

This book is a classic guide to Billiards, with a special focus on “side” and “screw” shots. It is intended for moderately advanced amateurs with a knowledge of the game and the more elementary strokes being presumed. With simple diagrams and comprehensive instructions, this volume is ideal for those wishing to improve their existing billiards skills, and would make for a worthy addition to collections of allied literature. Contents include: “An Ounce of Theory”, “Rotation”, “Angles”, “Velocities” ...

This antique text contains a collection of articles on the nutrition, rations and equipment for cattle feeding. A compendium that will be of much value to the farmer, this text makes for a worthy addition to collections of cattle farming literature and is not to be missed by those with an interest in the entirety of cattle management. The articles contained herein include: American Cattle: Their History, Breeding and Management; British Husbandry – Exhibiting the Farming Practice in the Various Parts of the United Kingdom; Cattle and Cattle Breeders; ...

This vintage book contains a biographical sketch of Frédéric Ozanam and a historical account of the foundation of the Society of St. Paul, a catholic organisation created in 1833 and dedicated to service the poor. Antoine-Frédéric Ozanam (1813 - 1853) was a French scholar, journalist, lawyer, and rights activist who founded the Conference of Charity (also known as the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul). As he was beatified in the Cathedral of Notre Dame de Paris in 1997 by Pope John Paul II, he is often referred to by Catholics ...

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing many of these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.