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"Punches, Dies and Tools" is a 1907 handbook concentrating on the use of 'dies', specialised tools used in manufacturing industries to cut or shape material mostly using a press. Like moulds, dies are generally customized to the item they are used to create. Products made with dies range from simple paper clips to complex pieces used in advanced technology. This timeless and profusely-illustrated volume will appeal to those with an interest in metal work, and it would make for a fantastic addition to collections of allied literature. Contents include: "Simple Bending and Forming Dies; Their Construction, Use, and Operation", "Intricate Combination Bending and Forming Dies, for Accurate and Rapid Production", "Automatic Forming, Bending, and Twisting Dies and Punches, for Difficult and Novel Shaping", etc. Many vintage books like this are increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now complete with a specially-commissioned new introduction on the subject of metal work.

"From Plowboy to Prophet" is a vintage book on the life of the Joseph Smith. Joseph Smith Jr. (1805 - 1844) was an American religious leader who founded Mormonism and the Latter Day Saint movement. At the age of twenty-four, he published the Book of Mormon. When he died fourteen years later, his movement had tens of thousands of followers. This volume offers an account of his life from his birth to his death in 1844, making it highly recommended for those looking for an introduction to Mormonism and it's interesting history. Contents include: "Birth of Joseph Smith", "Light from Scriptures", "How Joseph's Story was Received", "Joseph Visited by Angel Moroni", "Joseph Visits Cumorah and Views the Plates", "Joseph Receives the Plates", "Professor Anthon's Testimony", "What Happened Through the Breaking of a Promise", etc. Many vintage books like this are increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now complete with the original text and artwork for the enjoyment of readers now and for years to come.

"Romano-Celtic Art in Northumbria" is an essay by R. G. Collingwood on the subject of early British art, focusing on examples found in northern England. Romano-Celtic culture arose in Britain under the Roman Empire after the AD 43 Roman conquest. It began as a combination of Roman culture and that of the indigenous Britons, and lasted until the 5th century and the Roman departure from Britain. This volume is highly recommended for those with an interest in British history and culture, as well as the Roman influence thereon. Robin George Collingwood, FBA (1889 - 1943) was an English historian, philosopher, and archaeologist most famous for his philosophical works including "The Principles of Art" (1938) and "The Idea of History" (1946). Other notable works by this author include: "Religion and Philosophy" (1916), "Roman Britain" (1923), and "Speculum Mentis" (1924). Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially-commissioned new biography of the author.

With a history dating back to 30,000 BC, the mural is one of the most ancient art forms on the planet. The word refers to any piece of painted artwork on a ceiling, wall, or other permanent surface. Often, the physical features of the surface or architectural structure are used and incorporated into the artwork itself. This illustrated volume explores the fascinating history and evolution of the mural, offering useful and practical information on producing them, materials, viable surfaces, and much more. Contents include: "Introductory Remarks", "Encaustic and Tempera of the Ancients", "The Wall", "Modern Encaustic", "Fresco", "Byzantine Fresco", "Durability of Fresco-Its Possibilities-Fresco Compared with Wax-Painting", "Fresco-Secco", "On-Painting", "Water-Glass", "The Education and Qualification of the Mural Painter", etc. Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially-commissioned new biography of the author.

¿The Death of Good Fortune - A Christmas Play¿ is an example of Williams¿ religious dramatic verse exploring themes of Christian symbolism. Charles Williams (1886-1945) was a British theologian, playwright, novelist and poet. As a member of the ¿Inklings¿ literary group at Oxford, his work supported a strong sense of narrative. Williams acknowledged the spiritual undercurrents present in life and his literary explorations into Christian fantasy writing, such as 'Descent into Hell' (1937), earned him many followers. This classic work is now being republished in a new modern edition with a specially commissioned introductory biography.

¿The House by the Stable - A Christmas Play¿ is an example of Williams¿ religious dramatic verse exploring themes of Christian symbolism. Charles Williams (1886-1945) was a British theologian, playwright, novelist and poet. As a member of the ¿Inklings¿ literary group at Oxford, his work supported a strong sense of narrative. Williams acknowledged the spiritual undercurrents present in life and his literary explorations into Christian fantasy writing, such as 'Descent into Hell' (1937), earned him many followers. This classic work is now being republished in a new modern edition with a specially commissioned introductory biography.

"Everyday Life in the New Stone, Bronze & Early Iron Ages" is a 1922 work by Marjorie and C. H. Quennel on pre-historic life, looking at primitive society and how we lived and developed long ago. Drawing from a wide range of sources, this fascinating volume will appeal to those with an interest in primitive man and what his day-to-day life might have looked like during the Stone, Bronze, and Iron ages. Contents include: "The New Stone Age", "Before the New Stone Age", "Kitchen Middens", "Migrations", "Geographical Conditions", "The Naked Chalk Trackways", "Camps", "Iberians", "Celtic And Nordic Men", "Aryan-speaking People", "Flint Implements", "Cores", "Flakes", "Axes", etc. Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with the original text and artwork.

"The Complete Opera Book" is a comprehensive guide to all things opera by Gustav Gobbé. It offers an overview of opera by looking at the various schools and their origins, as well as the history of opera in general with reference to notable figures and works. This fascinating volume is ideal for opera lovers with an interest in the history, and it would make for a fantastic addition to collection of allied literature. Contents include: "Schools of Opera", "Opera Before Gluck", "Christoph Willibald Cluck, 1741-1787", "Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, 1756-1791", Ludwig van Beethoven, 1770-1827", "Cari Maria von Weber, 1786-1826", "Why Some Operas are Rarely Given", "From Weber to Wagner", "Richard Wagner", etc. Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with the original text and artwork.

"How to Choose Vocations from the Hand" a vintage guide to palmistry, the belief that the future can be foretold by the study of the palm. It explores the various features of the hand, giving descriptions of the type of personality people are likely to have based on what features they have, and offering suggestions for their ideal jobs. This volume is highly recommended for those with an interest in palm reading and related subjects, and it is not to be missed by collectors vintage literature of this ilk. Contents include: "Thesis", "A Moment with the Author", "Explanation", "Identifying the Mount Types", "The Jupiterian Mount Type", "The Saturnian Mount Type", "The Apollonian Mount Type", "The Mercurian Mount Type", "The Martian Mount Type", "The Lunarian Mount Type", etc. Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially-commissioned new introduction on palmistry.