felicity

Hobbies

Books on sundry hobbies, railroads, electronic hobbies, modelling, war games, board games, etc.

felicity
Prices in Australian dollars.

Foreign Airmail: ADD $A15 first book, $A8 ea additional book. Most orders will cost this but shipping on small books may be less. VERY HEAVY books may be more (you will be emailed). Calculate currencies HERE

ORDER HERE

The price you see below is the price you pay in Australia - NO extra shipping or other charges


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 COOL SCIENCE EXPERIMENTS. Singleton, Glen, & Chapman, Helen. Hinkler Books, small quarto paperback, 2002, 207 pages, illsts. Interesting book with a host of fascinating science experiments, well set out and illustrated. Very good clean copy. ISBN 1865156043. Keywords: science experiments  Cat nr 19125 -  $A22

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 -  $A17

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 (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 -  $A11

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 externally, especially back cover but is quite o.k. within. ISBN 910856567. Keywords: rock climbing rockcraft recreations outdoors sport sports  Cat nr 7724 -  $A15

AEROMODELLING (model aircraft). How to Build and Fly All Types of Model Planes and Gliders. Warring, R.H. Arc Books, New York, paperback, 1968 reprint, 168 pages, illustrated. This is an oldie but has a stack of information for anyone who wishes to experiment with old-style model aeroplanes. Has a wealth of line drawings, etc, to assist. Well worn but now hard to find copies of this book. This copy is intact and fair. Keywords: models aircraft airplanes aeroplanes hobbies crafts  Cat nr 20506 -  $A19

Aircraft of the Aces 01: LEGENDARY SPITFIRE MK I/II 1939-41. 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. Bit of creasing to covers but otherwise good copy. ISBN 8483722046. Keywords: air war warfare aircraft aeroplanes battles strategy tactics pilots engagements airplanes  Cat nr 20117 -  $A19

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 AND TECHNIQUE OF PAINTING ON PORCELAIN, The. Schira, Georges Miserez. Patrick Steophens (Cambridge), approx. A4 hardcover, 1974, 133 pages, illustrated. An extensive step-by-step coverage is provided by this book, illustrated with many sketches, B&W photos and colour photos. The book is basically very good with excellent cloth and spine lettering but there is some tape residue inside front and back covers and also a name inside front. The dust-jacket is good. (Heavy book - postage additional to standard rate may apply to foreign orders: you will be emailed with details.) ISBN 0850591899. Keywords: crafts handicrafts hobbies porcelain painting decor decoration art  Cat nr 20332 -  $A19

ART OF MAKING TEDDY BEARS, The. Laing, Jennifer. Sally Milner Publishing (Aust), A4 paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1993 reprint, 64 pages, illustrated. A selection of designs with patterns, instructions, etc, and including some full-colour plates. Includes a brief history of bear-making. The author is both a collector of bears and creator of award-winning bears. Slight edge wear, otherwise good clean copy. ISBN 1863510990. Keywords: teddies teddy bears toys animals craft crafts handicrafts handcrafts hobbies  Cat nr 5552 -  $A12

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 -  $A12

AUSTRALIAN BICYCLE BOOK, The. Christie, Jon. Cassell Australia, Sydney Edition, A4 paperback (stiff card), 95 pages, 1979, illustrated.Finger-marked on edge (bicycle grese?) and some other light wear but otherwise fairly good. ISBN 0726914002. Keywords: bikes bicycles cycles touring travel recreation exercise  Cat nr 19620 -  $A17

AUSTRALIAN SCUBA DIVER. The Essentials of Scuba Theory (2nd Edition). Morrison, Hugh, and Steven Sinclair. Lion Fish Publications, paperback (stiff card), 2nd Edition, 1982, 191 pages, illustrated. A comprehensive book, well illustrated with numerous line drawings, aimed at the Australian scuba diver or prospective diver. A few light marks and minor wear, fairly good. ISBN 0949665002. Keywords: diving divers scuba underwater sport recreations Cat nr 19794 -  $A17

AUSTRALIAN SCUBA DIVERS ILLUSTRATED DICTIONARY, The. Berthold, Robert. Robt Berthold Photography, paperback (stiff card), 1992, 225 pages, illustrated. The book is a great source of reference material for life underwater and as well the author provides useful guidance and information for anyone who wishes to photograph in such places. Packed with B&W and colour photos, well printed on art paper. Minor wear and a couple of edge marks, small name in front, otherwise good. ISBN 0646075268. Keywords: divers diving underwater seas oceans recreations reference photography Cat nr 20172 -  $A25

BACKGAMMON QUIZ BOOK. 112 Challenging Quizzes. Prince Joli Kansil. Playboy paperback, 1981 reprint, 287p, illsts. Paper bit browned from age and tiny hole front cover but otherwise good copy. ISBN 0872 164918. Keywords: games recreations  Cat nr 2019 -  $A12

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

Beach
                  Fishing NSWBEACH FISHING NSW. Rigs, Location Maps, Where to Fish. McEnally, L. & J. Australian Fishing Network, small quarto paperback (stiff card cover), 1998, 72 pages, illustrated. Includes chapters on Finding Beach Fish, Bait, Tackle, Casting, Rigs, Sinkers, Beach Spinning, and Fish Species. With maps of the entire NSW coast and notes on every beach, line drawings and B&W photos. Light wear, fairly good solid copy. ISBN 095871438X. Keywords: fish fishing beaches oceans  Cat nr 20650 -  $A17

BEE KEEPING. Clark, Kenneth K. Penguin Handbook, paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1951, 222 pages, illustrated. How bees live, how to look after them, honey and wax production, bee diseases.  Browned paper, but otherwise o.k. Keywords: bees bee-keeping beekeeping apiarists honey  Cat nr 6678 -  $A21

BEES AND BEEKEEPING. Pavord, A.V. Cassell, Pet & Fancy Series, small octavo hardcover, pictorial boards, 2nd Edition, 1975, 123 pages, illustrated. This copy has been damaged by damp with wrinkled pages but all checked and no text or pictures damaged, just one page inside front with a list of titles in this series of books. Also name inside front. ISBN 0304936324. Keywords: bees bee-keeping beekeeping apiarists honey  Cat nr 20094 -  $A15

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

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 -  $A12

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

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

BLACKSTONE'S MODERN CARD TRICKS (New Revised Edition). Blackstone, Harry. Wilshire Book Company, paperback, 1958, 164 pages, illustrated. The easy way to learn a big of magic with cards. Full instructions, illustrated with line drawings. Some minor edge wear but otherwise good. ISBN 0879802820. Keywords: card tricks conjuring legerdemain recreations stage theatre magic  Cat nr 20795 -  $A13

BOATERS' BOWDITCH: The Small-Craft American Practical Navigator. Hubbard, Richard. International Marine (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. (Heavy book - postage additional to standard rate may apply for orders outside Australia: you will be emailed with details.)  ISBN 0071361367. Keywords: boats boating sailing hobbies recrations navigation  Cat nr 18829 -  $A32

BOATING . . . THE FIRST STEP. Conroy, Chris. Self-Published (Australia), small quarto paperback (stiff card), no date, 113 pages, illustrated. Illustrated with numerous sketches and colour photos, printed on art paper. Has some highlighting here and there, otherwise o.k. Keywords: boats boating sailing recreations  Cat nr 19509 -  $A22

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 -  $A10

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 (loudspeakers). 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 -  $A25

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 (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 -  $A13

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. 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

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

COMPLEAT ANGLER, The. Walton, Isaac. Wordsworth Classics, paperback (stiff card), reprint, 1996, 360 pages, illustrated. A modern low-cost reprint of the classic book, including reproductions of the original wood engravings. Described as 'Complete and Unabridged'. Having regard to the cheap paper the engravings don't look too bad. Minor marks, very good copy. ISBN 1853261807. Keywords: fishing angling anglers philosophy recreations  Cat nr 19387 -  $A22

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 -  $A17

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

COMPLETE GUIDE TO BEEKEEPING, The. Evans, Jeremy. London, Unwin Hyman, A4 hardcover, 1989, 192 pages, illustrated. (Heavy book - postage additional to standard rate may apply: you will be emailed with details.) A comprehensive guide to bees and beekeeping, stating with the novice and ending with the semi-expert. Very well illustrated, with many sketches and colour plates, etc. Name in front, some light edge staining and signs of some wear but fairly good and quite solid. ISBN 0044403747. Keywords: bees honey beekeeping farms farming bee-keeping hobbies Cat nr 17822 -  $A47

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.  ISBN 0860206831. Keywords: computers programming basic programs programmes hobbies experiments electronics  Cat nr 1090 -  $A15

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 DylonCREATING 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 -  $A19

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

CROCHET JEWELLERY. 35 Fantastic Pieces of Jewellery to Make & Wear. Britten, Sophie. Mitchell Beazley, A4 paperback (stiff card), 2007, 128 pages, illustrated. Beautifully illustrated in full colour. Very good clean copy, looks like new. ISBN 1845332555. Keywords: craft crafts handcrafts hobbies jewellery jewelry crochet  Cat nr 19742 -  $A25

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

DECORATED EARTHENWARE (The Complete Potter). Levy, Mike. Kangaroo Press, quarto hardcover, pictorial boards, 1992, 96 pages, illustrated. Another excellent book from Kangaroo Press, an imprint fondly remembered. Has a great selection B&W and colour illustrations.  Provides a short history of painted pots, inspiration for design, materials and painting techniques, decorating with slips, glazes and their application, decorated tiles, and RECIPES. The book has a sustained a bit of wear with some dye staining on edges of inside back pages but this doesn't affect any text or illustrations. The front endpaper has also been cut out (probably bore someone's name). But generally the book is quite solid and useful and certainly has some wonderful colour illustrations - to make any potter salivate! ISBN 0864174853. Keywords: pottery ceramics crafts handcrafts handicrafts hobbies  Cat nr 20295 -  $A22

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. All you need to know about these useful creatures - Australian species - effects on soil - their likes and dislikes - increasing their numbers - cultural methods - vermicompost and worm castings - earthworm biology - identifying earthworms, and more. Creased at back and minor wear. Fairly good. Keywords: worms earthworms gardens gardening  Cat nr 17123 -  $A15

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

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

EXPERT ADVANCE (The). Collins Winning Bridge. Roth, Danny. CollinsWillow, paperback (stiff card), 1993, 285 pages. Has a small cancelled library stamp but evidently has not been used as the spine is uncracked and it is otherwise very good. ISBN 000218530X. Keywords: cards bridge games  Cat nr 19554 -  $A19

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. 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. (Heavy book - postage additional to standard rate may apply to foreign orders: you will be emailed with details.) 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 -  $A30

Fimo
                  FashionFIMO - 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 -  $A13

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. (Note: English Language).  Keywords: craft crafts handcrafts handicrafts hobbies jewelry  Cat nr 7178 -  $A13

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 WHO LAUGHED, The. Pollard, Jack. Hutchinson of Australia, small octavo hardcover, 1983, 115 pages, illsts. Ex-library with usual library marks, etc but fair. ISBN 0091482704. Keywords: fishing humour humor jokes  Cat nr 19602 -  $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 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 itself is in very good 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 -  $A19

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 -  $A15

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 and cloth insect damaged, but internally 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

GOOD WOOD ROUTERS. Jackson, Albert, and David Day. Collins, quarto paperback (stiff card cover), 1996, 128 pages, illustrated. A complete guide to selecting, using and maintaining routers. Beautifully illustrated with a stack of colour sketches. Very good - like new. ISBN 0007139780. Keywords: wood timber carpentry woodwork crafts handicrafts hobbies equipment routers  Cat nr 20874 -  $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

HALCYON DAYS. The Story of Amateur Radio in VK4, Queensland, Australia. Shawsmith, Alan (VK4SS). Boolarong Publications, small quarto paperback (stiff card), 1987, 177 pages, illustrated. A fascinating excursion into the hobby of wireless (radio) communications conducted among aficionados in an earlier era. In the time before the Internet connected the world these people had the fun and satisfaction of communicating with people far and wide. Many potted biographies and a good selection of photos including some of the QSL cards that passed back and forth between the operators. Ex-library with usual cancelled stamps, also front endpaper torn out, but fairly good. ISBN 0959616160. Keywords: radio wireless amateur communications hobbies australia queensland Cat nr 19406 -  $A22

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

HARMONY GUIDE TO 100's MORE CROCHET STITCHES, The. Harmony. Lyric Books A4 paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1992 reprint, 96 pages, illustrated. More than 400 new stitches. Knit and Purl, Rib, All-over Lace, Lace Panel, Cable Patterns, Edging Patterns, and more. Colour illustrations. Very good copy. ISBN 0711100330. Keywords: craft crafts handcrafts handicrafts hobbies knits knitting machine stitches stitching  Cat nr 19152 -  $A27

HARMONY GUIDE TO KNITTING STITCHES, The. Volume TWO (2). Harmony. Lyric Books A4 paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1987 reprint, 96 pages, illustrated. More than 400 new stitches. Knit and Purl, Rib, All-over Lace, Lace Panel, Cable Patterns, Edging Patterns, and more. Colour illustrations. Very good copy. ISBN 0711100330. Keywords: craft crafts handcrafts handicrafts hobbies knits knitting machine stitches stitching  Cat nr 18888 -  $A32

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 -  $A10

HOW TO DRAW ANYTHING. Linley, Mark. Clarion, paperback, 1995, 286 pages, illustrated. A comprehensive book with a simple approach to drawing that anyone can follow, even me (world's worst artist). With hundreds of sketches to illustrate the simple techniques, together with easy-to-follow text. Light general wear buty fairly good. ISBN 1699606009. Keywords: art drawings sketching  Cat nr 20824 -  $A13

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 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, externally poor but fairly good within. ISBN 0830677755. Keywords: craft crafts hobbies handcrafts handicrafts jewelry jewellery  Cat nr 17245 -  $A25

HOW TO MAKE RAFFIA HATS and BASKETS. Doyle, Liz. Kangaroo Press, A4 paperback (stiff card), 1992, 62 pages, illustrated. An attractive book, with instructions and including some nice colour plates. Very good copy. ISBN 0864174578. Keywords: craft crafts handicrafts handcrafts hobbies raffia hats baskets  Cat nr 20136 -  $A17

HOW TO PLAY BRIDGE. Flint, Jeremy. Treasure Press, small quarto hardcover, pictorial boards, 1977, 62 pages, illustrated. Small name in front and some wear to boards but fair and solid. ISBN 1850513007. Keywords: games cards bridge  Cat nr 19372 -  $A17

HOW TO PLAY CHESS. Wicker, Kevin. Treasure Press, small quarto hardcover, pictorial boards, 1988, 60 pages, illustrated. Except for some light rubbing of boards, it is in good condition. ISBN 1850513023. Keywords: games recreations chess Cat nr 19507 -  $A17

HOW TO PLAY DARTS. Whitcombe, Dave. Treasure Press, small quarto hardcover, pictorial boards, 1981, 61 pages, illustrated. Illustrated with numerous B&W photos. Except for some light rubbing of boards, it is in good condition. ISBN 0600346587. Keywords: games recreations darts  Cat nr 19506 -  $A17

Decorative paintingHOW 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.' Very good, like new copy. ISBN 0891348204. Keywords: craft crafts handcrafts handicrafts hobbies painting decor ceramics  Cat nr 7498 -  $A15

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. Delve into the fourth dimension and infinity, into fantasy and philosophy, into the writings of visionaries and mathematicians. Very good condition. ISBN 047139341X. Keywords: maths mathematics conundrums puzzles anecdotes  Cat nr 7705 -  $A17

INSIDE FISHING. Scenarios Vol.1. Various Contributors. Inside Fishing (Aust), small quarto hardcover, 1986, 110 pages, with many illustrations. The scenarios are: Prospecting an Inshore Wash; Fishing the High Rocks; Sport Fishing and Surface Lures; Post Wet Season Barra Fishing; Yellowfin From the Stones to the Shelf; Reading the Rocks. Fairly good copy. No dust-jacket. Keywords: fish fishing recreations hobbies  Cat nr 3525 -  $A15

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 -  $A22

INTRODUCTION TO BRIDGE. Standard Edition. Marston, Paul. Grand Slam Books (Aust) paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1999 reprint, 96 pages. The author is one of Australia's leading bridge players. Good clean copy. ISBN 1876282084. Keywords: cards bridge games  Cat nr 6565 -  $A12

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

IT'S ABOUT TIME. 15 Step-by-Step Projects for Painting Clock Faces. Brandt, Diana. Mandarin Australia, A4 paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1995, 112 pages, illustrated. An unusual - and very useful - book. The difficult topic of painting clock faces is dealt with at great length, with many illustrations, some in colour, to guide the reader. Very good except for a couple of small indentations to both the front and back covers (possibly by the binding machine in original production run?). ISBN 1863304479. Keywords: crafts handcrafts hobbies painting decoration handcrafts clocks timepieces  Cat nr 19107 -  $A37

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 -  $A35

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

LASER EXPERIMENTER'S HANDBOOK (The). Lasers & Masers. McAleese, Frank G. Tab Books (USA), paperback, 1979, 210 pages, illustrated. Getting a bit long in the tooth now but still has a host of useful information for the experimenter. Several chapters are devoted to explaining the principles and technicalities of lasers and masers. Other chapters deal with practical projects (IF you can get hold of the necessary gear!). A couple of minor bits of damage and some minor edge grubbiness but otherwise good. ISBN 0830611231. Keywords: lasers masers experiments hobbies  Cat nr 20568 -  $A17

LEATHERWORK: A Step-by-Step Guide. Manning, Mary and E.A. Manning. Hamlyn Publishing, small quarto hardcover, 1975, Has line drawings to illustration together with some enticing full-plate colour photos. Cloth bit worn and has small corner bumps but is generally a good solid copy. No dust-jacket. ISBN 0600380998. Keywords: leather leatherwork crafts handcrafts handicrafts hobbies  Cat nr 20037 -  $A19

LET'S GO RACING. Roberts, Ellen. Auckland, Oswald-Sealy (NZ) Ltd, octavo hardcover, 1964, 151 pages. Chatty book about horse races, including chapters on Phar Lap, Mainbrace, Even Stevens, Rising Fast, and others. Book basically good with good green cloth and spine lettering. Dust-jacket worn and somewhat frayed. Keywords: sport sports racing horses punters bookmakers  Cat nr 20073 -  $A19

LOTTERY WINNING SYSTEMS. Turns a Game of Luck Into a Game of Skill. Howard, Gail. Financial Freedom Publishing, paperback, 5h (revised) edition, 2002, 60 pages. Minor bumps to front cover, otherwise good. ISBN 0945760159. Keywords: lotteries gambles gambling success games  Cat nr 20092 -  $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. Printed on art paper with a good selection of photos and detailed information. One corner bit bumped and other minor defects but generally fairly good solid copy. ISBN 090993729X. Keywords: railways railroads rollingstock history transport australia rolling stock  Cat nr 18352 -  $A19

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 -  $A32

MAH JONG FOR BEGINNERS (Revised Edition). Kanai, Shozo, and Margaret Farrell. Charles E. Tuttle Co, pictorial hardcover, 1966 Reprint of 1955 Revised Edition, 64 pages, illustrated. Light wear, fairly good clean copy with just a couple of minor marks inside front cover. Keywords: games recreations mah jong  Cat nr 19782 -  $A10

MAKE YOUR OWN PAPER TOYS. Peppe, Rodney. Patrick Hardy Books, large hardcover, pictorial boards, 1984, 32 pages, illustrated. Illustrated with clear B&W photos and sketches. Minor wear, fairly good. ISBN 0744400201. Keywords: toys paper  Cat nr 19859 -  $A20

MAKING & MASTERING WOOD PLANES. Finck, David. Sterling Publishing (New York), A4 paperback, 2000, 192 pages, illustrated. 'Make your own planes that are better than any you could buy.' This is the claim of the book. 'Shop-crafted wooden versions accommodate extra-thick blades of superior tool steel that stay sharp longer.' Fully illustrated with an excellent colleciton of B&W photos and line drawings. Light edge wear and front cover creased but otherwise fairly good and solid. ISBN 0806961635. Keywords: wood timber carpentry woodwork crafts handicrafts hobbies equipment planes  Cat nr 20875 -  $A40

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. (Heavy book - postage additional to standard rate may apply to foreign orders: you will be emailed with details.) ISBN 0806997125. Keywords: teddy bears toys sewing crafts handcrafts handicrafts hobbies  Cat nr 3069 -  $A27

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

MIND BENDERS. Games of Chance. Moscovich, Ivan. Penguin, small quarto paperback (stiff card), 1986, 64 pages, illustrated. Minor wear, fairly good. ISBN 0140098240. Keywords: puzzles competitions mysteries games  Cat nr 19985 -  $A12

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 -  $A15

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 -  $A13

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 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, Bloomsbury, 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 -  $A20

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

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 -  $A15

PAINTING CHILDREN. Rubbra, Benedict. Studio Vista/Taplinger paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1979, 104 pages, illustrated. With numerous illustrative sketches, boys and girls, and extensive instructional notes. Illustrations mostly B&W but there are some coloured ones. Very good copy. ISBN 0800862031. Keywords: art paints painting hobbies children boys girls  Cat nr 7563 -  $A10

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 -  $A13

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 -  $A22

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

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

REMEMBERING LEN THOMPSON. The Legend of Bait Spinning. Claydon, Wally. Dept of Primary Industries (Queensland) oblong paperback (stiff card), approx. A4, 1996, 40 pages, illustrated. Very good condition. ISBN 0724259805. Keywords: fishing bait techniques australia queensland  Cat nr 19512 -  $A27

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 -  $A20

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 CARDS. Complete Rules - Spot Cheaters - Win at Poker and Other Games. Scarne, John. Signet/NAL, paperback, 1973, 433 pages. Complete Rules, How to Spot Cheaters, How to Win Poker, Gin, Pinoche, Blackjack, and Other Games. This is an elderly book and the paper is browned but is in excellent shape. Looks like it had little use originally! Keywords: cards games competitions poker  Cat nr 20513 -  $A12

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 -  $A15

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, Bob (editor). Kalmbach Books (USA), A4 paperback (stiff card cover), 48 pages, illustrated.  '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 -  $A15

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 -  $A12

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

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 -  $A13

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

THIMBLES OF AUSTRALIA. Including Thimbles of the World with an Australian Connection (Author signed). Gowan, Sue Jean. Kangaroo Press, small quarto paperback (stiff card), 1998, 135 pages, illustrated. Such fascinating things people collect. When she was young my daughter started a collection of car dipsticks! I think thimbles are a better option! Well illustrated with a stack of B&W photos. Sad to know the Kangaroo Press imprint has departed from our publishing scene. They produced some great books - and unusual ones like this present volume. Signed by author on title page. Almost no wear, good solid clean copy. ISBN 0864179464. Keywords: collectibles collectables thimbles accessories unusual  Cat nr 19903 -  $A40

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

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)A stack of projects with many colour photos, etc. Some loss of colour bottom edge cover boards, otherwise fairly good with fairly good dust-jacket. (Heavy book - postage additional to standard rate may apply to foreign orders: you will be emailed with details.) ISBN 1853486418. Keywords: craft crafts handcrafts handicrafts folk folks country  Cat nr 4922 -  $A19

TROUT THE OTHER WAY. Jamieson, Bill. Whitcoulls Publishers (NZ), paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1985 reprint, 88 pages. 'Bill Jamieson shows that spinning is . . . a versatile and efficient way of catching trout, simple enough for beginners to enjoy, yet complex enough to challenge the experts'. Very good copy. ISBN 0723307288.  Keywords: fishing anglers angling trout recreations  Cat nr 7974 -  $A15

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 BOOK OF FISHING HINTS, The. Starling, Steve. Bay Books, quarto paperback (stiff card cover), 1993, 112 pages, illustrated. Hundred of tips to help you catch more fish. Has some good line drawings done by Julie Starling, many with a humorous touch. A bit of damp affectation towards back leaving a some light staining but nothing serious. Otherwise fairly good. ISBN 1863780823. Keywords: fishing outdoors recreations hobbies  Cat nr 20952 -  $A12

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

UNDERSTANDING WOOD FINISHING. How to Select and Apply the Right Finish (Revised & Updated Edition).  Flexner, Bob. Readers Digest Family Handyman series, A4 paperback (stiff card cover), 2005, 308 pages, illustrated. A huge book, packed with information and fully illustrated. This edition fully updated with new material and informaiton on techniques. Includes 40 must-have reference tables and trouble-shooting guides. Minor edge and corner wear, but otherwise good clean copy. (Heavy book - postage additional to standard rate may apply to foreign orders: you will be emailed with details.) ISBN 0762106808. Keywords: wood timber carpentry woodwork crafts handicrafts hobbies furniture finishing  Cat nr 20877 -  $A30

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 ideas for the budding entertainer, or children's parties, etc. Keywords: ventriloquism entertainment stage theatre voice  Cat nr 6506 -  $A15

WATERCOLOR PAINTER'S PROBLEM BOOK. (watercolour) - Twenty Problem Subjects and How to Paint Them. Hill, Tom. Watson-Guptill Publications, USA. Large hardcover (A4-plus), 1979, 144 pages, illustrated. (Heavy book - postage additional to standard rate may apply to foreign orders: you will be emailed with details.) A fantastic book for any budding painter. Step-by-step instructions and illustrations show how to deal with problems in watercolour painting. Examples - creating storm clouds, fog, ocean waves, window-glass, reflections in water, and so on. MANY illustrations, mostly in colour. The book is a little worn but has fairly good maroon cloth and excellent spine gilt lettering. Name in front. Dust-jacket worn and stained. All pages have been checked and there are no missing illustrations or pages, etc. ISBN 0823056775. Keywords: art artists painters painting problems watercolour watercolor  Cat nr 4920 -  $A37

WEEKEND CARPENTER (The). Over 25 Simple and Stylish Pieces to Make For Your Home. Gardner, Phillip. New Holland, A4 paperback (stiff card cover), 1999, 144 pages, illustrated. The perfect book for both new and experienced amateur carpenters wanting to make practical and stylish pieces for their home. 25 original designs, including a child's bed, chair and footstoll, shelving, wardrobe, coffee table, and more. Clear simple instructions, with diagrams and photos. Minor defects,  good copy. ISBN 1859741045. Keywords: wood timber carpentry woodwork crafts handicrafts hobbies furniture  Cat nr 20876 -  $A20

WEEKEND FISHERMAN, The. Starling, Steve. Bay Books (Australia), small quarto paperback, 1992 reprint of Revised & Updated Edition, 184 pages, illustrated. Answers questions such as: How do you 'read' a beach? = What is the best time to catch shiting? - What is thr right bait? - Prepare your own bait - and much more. Illustrated with line drawings, colour photos and maps. Lightest of edge wear, otherwise good solid copy. ISBN 1863780424. Keywords: fishing fish recreations hobbies outdoors  Cat nr 20364 -  $A13

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

WINNER'S GUIDE TO CASINO POKER, The. Silberstang, Edwin. Signet, paperback (stiff card), 2000, 310 pages. 'Includes all the latest poker games.' Black remainder line on bottom, otherwise very good copy. ISBN 0451200063. Keywords: games cards poker  Cat nr 19114 -  $A17

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 -  $A15

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

Model
                  railwaysWORLD 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 -  $A17

WORKING WITH HANDPLANES (hand planes). Editors of Fine Woodworking. The Taunton Press, A4 paperback (stiff card cover), 2005, 153 pages, illustrated. Attractive, informative book, fully illustrated with colour photos, etc. Very slight edge wear and slight creasing front cover, otherwise good clean copy. ISBN 1561567486. Keywords: wood timber carpentry woodwork crafts handicrafts hobbies equipment planes  Cat nr 20872 -  $A20

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 (Australia), paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1997 reprint, 64 pages, illustrated. Illustrated with line drawings. Light wear, name in front, but fairly good. ISBN 1875971939. Keywords: games hobbies yo-yos  Cat nr 7653 -  $A10

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 -  $A10

Your
                  Animation time
YOU CAN MAKE MAGIC (conjuring). Neutert, Nathias. Angus & Robertson, quarto hardcover, pictorial boards, 1982, 101 pages, illustrated. A wonderful book for the budding magician, adult or child, with a wide range of effects clearly described and illustrated with line drawings and photos. Thought-reading, disappearing tricks, card tricks, and many more. Some wear, signs of use, but fairly good. ISBN 0207148430. Keywords: magic conjuring tricks stage theatre  Cat nr 20457 -  $A19

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 -  $A12

Contact us by email HERE

Go to Front Page of site