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2) Origami Book for Beginners 6: A Step-By-Step Introduction to the Japanese Art of Paper Folding for K
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Make traditional, simple, and fun paper craft models with this easy origami book! Discover your love for origami with this new version that includes sixteen new models: Pelican, Mask, Sea dog, Ostrich, Blowfish, Shooting star, Platypus, Windmill, Pumpkin, Chick, Plane, Gibbon, Glove, Sparrow, Dragon, and Box! The ancient art of origami originated in Japan, and it embodies traditional values as well as playful creativity. The stylized paper sumo wrestler...
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The 'ShipCraft' series provides in-depth information about building and modifying model kits of famous warships. Previously, these have generally covered plastic and resin models of 20th century subjects, but this volume is a radical departure – not only a period sailing ship but one for which kits are available in many different materials and scales. This requires some changes to the standard approach, but the main features of the series remain...
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With production in excess of 55,000 the Sherman tank was eventually in service with most Allied armies of the Second World War and by the time of the Normandy landings was the mainstay of Britain'sarmored battalions. In his second book in the TankCraft series, Dennis Oliver useswartime photos and extensively researched, exquisitely presentedcolor illustrations to cover theSherman tanks used by the units of the Royal Armoured Corps and the Royal Marines...
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When Sidney Camm's masterpiece, the Hawker Hurricane, entered RAF service in late 1937 it quickly became one of the most important aircraft in Britain's military arsenal, especially in the first three years of the Second World War. This title covers the history of this iconic design, from the prototype and the initial production variants' entry in to RAF service, through its development and use, first as a day fighter, and then night fighter, intruder,...
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The author of Early Jet Fighters: 1944-1954 turns his attention to jet bombers in another stunning pictorial history: "Don't miss out on this one." -IPMS/USA
Using over 200 archive photographs, Leo Marriott gives us a powerful portrait of the first decade in the development of the jet bomber. This was a time of intense technical innovation that transformed the design and capabilities of the bomber and gave birth to a range of classic military aircraft...
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The Battle of the Bulge was the perfect storm for the Allies in late 1944; a tired army, overstretched supply lines, and poor intelligence on what was waiting on the other side of the hill. On 16th December, with almost complete surprise, the Germans launched their last major offensive in the West. Emerging from thick fog and through the dense woodland of the Ardennes nearly 500,000 German troops slammed into American lines. For almost a week the...
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The Allied invasions of Sicily and the Italian mainland had been met with tenacious resistance by the Germans but the defense consisted for the most part of armored units that were little different to those the British had faced in North Africa. But in early 1944, with the landings at Anzio and Nettuno and the attempt to bypass the German defensive line, the Wehrmacht's high command began shipping heavier and more powerful tanks to the Southern Front...
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"...squeezes a lot of useful information into a modest 64 pages and is a useful addition to any library of German armored cars." - War Wheels
Experience in the Polish and French campaigns had convinced the German high command of the value of fast-moving, armed reconnaissance vehicles. But it was realised that many of the early designs were too lightly-armed and development of a heavy eight-wheeled prototype resulted in the Sdkfz 234 series of armored...
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The Pzkpfw Ill was the most effective tank available to the German army in North Africa during the battles of 1941. It outnumbered all the other types in service with the Afrikakorps at that time and when compared to the Pzkpfw I and Pzkpfw II designs it was a potent, modern weapons system. Although less heavily armored than its British opponents it was sturdy and reliable and its main armament was the equal of any enemy anti-tank gun it was called...
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A guide for collectors and modelers-packed with photos, technical information, practical advice, and history.
The origins of 1/1250 and 1/1200 scale models can be traced back to the first years of the twentieth century and their use as identification aids by the military during the First World War. When peace came, the manufacturers aimed their increasingly sophisticated products at collectors, and ever since then acquiring, enhancing, modifying,...
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Barrons Educational Series, Inc
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"Offers 40 original, ingenious, and unique buildable projects to make from LEGO pieces ... Anyone with a drawer full of LEGO bricks will be able to build and customize amazing vehicles, including a Ford Model T, SUVs, monster trucks, fire engines, and more. Based on the brick selection found in some of LEGO's Classic series, each project is a great way to test out unusual building techniques or to mix up pieces from existing kits that have already...
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Hungry Tomato LTD
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2024.
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"Build your own moving models, inspired by ferocious dinosaurs from the past. From a biting T-rex automaton to a snapping Spinosaurus grabber, this book is full of engaging prehistoric projects that combine science and technology with hands-on model making."--
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Harper, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers
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A perfect picture book about perseverance, overcoming challenges, and working hard to achieve your goals! Sydney learns to conquer her fear of public speaking at school, in this affectionate father-daughter story referencing inspiring role models who dealt with similar issues. Sydney wants to be a great leader when she grows up. There's just one problem--when she tries to speak in front of the class, she gets nervous, and the words just won't come...
