March New Release - Dickens's England

Title: Dickens’s England

             

Subtitle: An A-Z Tour of the Real

 and Imagined Locations

Author/s: Tony Lynch

RRP: $24.99

ISBN: 9781849940351

Format:  Hardback, 208 pages

Dimensions: 20cm x 15cm

Publisher: B.T. Batsford

Aust. Release Date:  March 2012

Book Description/Synopsis:

Dickens's England details the towns, villages, streets and buildings with connections to Dickens' life and explores the fascinating landscape of his imagination. Arranged as a gazetteer, this book explores a world that is largely hidden or demolished, but still leaves traces today. Quoting liberally from the novels themselves, it brings to life David Copperfield's Yarmouth, Nicholas Nickleby's Yorkshire, the Kent of Great Expectations and the London of Oliver Twist. The book is illustrated with a mixture of images contemporary to the time and more up-to-date photographs that reveal a surprising amount of Dickensian atmosphere still lingering in the 21st century. The book also covers the places associated with Dickens himself, including his birthplace in Portsmouth, the site of the blacking factory where he famously worked as a child, his favourite holiday destinations and his final home at Gad's Hill in Kent. There are over 200 entries, taking us from London to Liverpool, from Plymouth to Preston, from Bath to Birmingham, plus a chronology of Dickens' life. Endlessly fascinating, Dickens's England is the perfect companion for Dickens fans, tourists and armchair travellers alike.

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March New Release - Brian Cook's Landscapes of Britian

Title: Brian Cook’s Landscapes 

 of Britain

             

Author/s: Brian Cook

RRP: $19.99

ISBN: 9781849940368

Format:  Hardback, 128 pages

Dimensions: 14.8cm x 19.4cm

Publisher: B.T. Batsford

                                                                   Aust. Release Date:  March 2012

Book Description/Synopsis:

The illustrations of Brian Cook from the 1930s, 1940s and 1950s have become iconic. His heightened use of colour, in a flat colour poster style, is much imitated but never surpassed. His jacket covers for the Batsford series of books that celebrated British life are now very collectable. This collection of his best work is a beautiful publication that should be enjoyed not only by collectors but all lovers of good design and illustration. Brian Cook describes his working processes, the then-new printing process that allowed him to pioneer his characteristic bold colours, and the design principles and practical methods of his craft. 

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March New Release - Worlds Greatest War Cartoonists 1792-1945

Title: World’s Greatest War Cartoonists

             

Subtitle: 1792-1945 An A-Z

                

Author/s: Mark Bryant

RRP: $39.99

ISBN: 9781908117083

Format:  Hardback, 192 pages

Dimensions: 25.2cm x 19.6cm

Publisher: Grub Street

Aust. Release Date:  March 2012

Book Description/Synopsis:

Though many of the cartoons of international conflicts from the beginning of the Napoleonic Wars until the end of World War II have become iconic, very little is known about their creators. This book puts the record straight by assembling - for the first time in a single volume - brief biographies of 300 of the most significant international artists of the past two centuries who drew political cartoons and caricatures during wartime, not only in national newspapers and magazines but also in posters, prints and books. Artists from more than 30 countries - and working on both sides of the wars concerned - have been included from Russia, Germany, Poland, Japan, Italy, Australia and Brazil to Czechoslovakia, Holland, Norway, Switzerland, France, the USA and Great Britain. Some of the names may be familiar - such as James Gillray, John Tenniel and Bill Mauldin - but many others appear here for the first time after decades of omission from histories of art and warfare. Conflicts covered include the Napoleonic Wars, Crimean War, Indian Mutiny, Opium Wars, Ashanti Wars, Zulu War, Afghan Wars, Boer War, Russian Revolution, Russo-Japanese War, Franco-Prussian War, First World War, Spanish Civil War and Second World War. Lavishly illustrated with more than 300 classic war cartoons in colour and black-and-white, as well as portraits and self-portraits of the artists themselves, this essential source book also contains an introductory essay on the history of the political cartoonist in wartime.

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March New Release - World War II The Last War Heroes

Title: World War II The Last War Heroes

             

Subtitle: From D-Day to Berlin with the Men 

and Machines that Won the War

                 

Author/s: Stephen Bull

RRP: $39.99

ISBN: 9781780961798

Format:  Hardback, 272 pages

Dimensions: 24.2cm x 17.8cm

Publisher: Osprey Publishing

Aust. Release Date:  March 2012

Book Description/Synopsis:

World War II The Last War Heroes tells the story of the physical, emotional and psychological journey of Allied soldiers from the beaches of Normandy to the ruins of Berlin. In their own words these brave men from Britain, the United States, Canada and Russia tell us what it was like to face the bullets, bombs, mortars, mines and artillery shells of Nazi Germany. Interviews with over 80 soldiers who fought in the conflict provide a new perspective on the experiences of 1944–45. Technical descriptions and the experiences of the men in the field explain the dramatic power and effect that this weaponry had on the battlefield, from the sinister simplicity of the deadly AP mine through to the immense firepower of the 88mm gun, giving the modern historian a unique insight into the last days of the war for the troops on the frontline. This is not a history of generals and strategic objectives - it is a book about ordinary men put into incredible situations, deprived of sleep and food and in constant fear of death on the long road to victory.

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March New Release - Five Days that Shocked the World

Title: Five Days that Shocked the World

             

Subtitle: Eyewitness Accounts from Europe 

at the End of World War II

                 

Author/s: Nicholas Best

RRP: $34.99

ISBN: 9781849089463

Format:  Hardback, 328 pages

Dimensions: 23.3cm x 15.2cm

Publisher: Osprey Publishing

Aust. Release Date:  March 2012

Book Description/Synopsis:

April 1945 - the mutilated bodies of Mussolini and his mistress hang by their heels in Milan while a hostile crowd whistles and jeers. Desperate to avoid the same fate, Adolf Hitler leaves orders for his own body to be burned after his death. With the Russian Army closing in on Berlin and his world crashing into flames, Germany’s doomed leader would never allow his enemies the satisfaction of desecrating his corpse. This is the story of an immensely exciting few days, but it is also a snapshot of the whole world at the end of an extraordinary week. Nicholas Best tells a compelling tale of the men and women from all around the world who experienced the final chaotic days of World War II. Fast-paced, at times brutal and at others poignant, this page-turner of a book recreates the dying days of the Axis powers as the Allied armies closed in on Berlin.

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March New Release - Survive the Bomb

Title: Survive the Bomb

             

Subtitle: The Radioactive Citizen’s Guide

 to Nuclear Survival

Author/s: Eric G. Swedin

RRP: $21.99

ISBN: 9780760340318

Format:  Hardback, 192 pages

Dimensions: 19.8cm x 13.5cm

Publisher: Zenith Press

Aust. Release Date:  March 2012

Book Description/Synopsis:

The launch of Russia's Sputnik satellite in 1957 began an era where American citizens were haunted by fears of annihilation. Survive the Bomb documents U.S. government efforts to calm the collective psyche with nuclear survival handouts. These cheerful and naive representations unintentionally inspired countless schoolchildren to question authority at an early age. This strange era reached its peak in 1962 with the Cuban Missile Crisis, lasting at least until the fall of the Berlin Wall. The nightmare still lingers today with the terrorist threat of dirty bombs and efforts by countries like Iran and North Korea to build their own nuclear arsenals. Keep this book at the ready next to the emergency drinking water and vacuum-packed canned meats and vegetables for that moment when the sabre-rattling between the world’s superpowers turns Atomic.

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March New Release - Insider's Guide to Investing in Precious Metals

Title: Insider’s Guide to Investing in Precious Metals

             

Author/s: David L. Ganz

RRP: $29.99

ISBN: 9781440223693

Format:  Paperback, 208 pages

Dimensions: 27.8cm x 25.4cm

Publisher: K.P. Books

Aust. Release Date:  March 2012

Book Description/Synopsis:

Gold and silver bullion prices are rising and buyers want to get a piece of the action but don't know how. This book tells how to buy silver and gold coins without being taken to the cleaners. The reader will learn about the different gold and silver bullion products available for purchase, where to buy them and how to ensure that they don't pay too much.

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March New Release - Supercharging Performance Handbook

Title: Supercharging Performance Handbook

             

Series: Motorbooks Workshop

                

Author/s: Jeff Hartman

RRP: $29.99

ISBN: 9780760339381

Format:  Paperback, 224 pages

Dimensions: 26.9cm x 21.1cm

Publisher: Motorbooks International

Aust. Release Date:  March 2012

Book Description/Synopsis:

The Supercharging Performance Handbook covers all aspects of supercharging a vehicle, whether carbureted or fuel-injected. Packed with thorough explanations of the different types of superchargers and aftercoolers available, expert guidance to help the reader decide which supercharger is right for which application, and in-depth discussion of such topics as efficiency, proper sizing, proper installation and supporting systems modification, Supercharging Performance Handbook provides the knowledge you need to significantly increase your vehicle’s horsepower.

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March New Release - Family History Detective

Title: Family History Detective

             

Subtitle: A Step-by-Step Guide to 

Investigating Your Family Tree

Author/s: Desmond Walls Allen

RRP: $17.99

ISBN: 9781440316876

Format:  Paperback, 160 pages

Dimensions: 24.9cm x 23.2cm

Publisher: North Light Books

Aust. Release Date:  March 2012

Book Description/Synopsis:

Family history is a topic that fascinates many, but the academic nature and involved research methods can make genealogy an intimidating hobby to pursue. Family History Detective will remove the intimidation factor by breaking down the research methods into basic steps readers can follow to find immediate success. Readers learn how to start their search with sources in their own homes - journals, scrapbooks and other memorabilia. They also learn how to locate and effectively use census, courthouse and church records and keep their information organised using pedigree charts, group sheets and effective organising systems. This second edition includes a complete update on Internet research techniques and electronic filing systems. Readers also learn how to use the facts and data they find to transform their ancestors from mere names into fascinating people with full, complex lives they can relate to.

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March New Release - The Book of Rules

Title: Book of Rules

             

Subtitle: The Right Way to Do Everything

                

Author/s: Joshua Belter

RRP: $16.99

ISBN: 9781440310317

Format:  Paperback, 208 pages

Dimensions: 20.3cm x 12.7cm

Publisher: North Light Books

Aust. Release Date:  March 2012

Book Description/Synopsis:

This manual establishes and reinforces life rules required to be a productive (and un-annoying) member of society. From guidelines on burping to protocol at the urinal, readers will laugh out loud as they acknowledge that many unwritten rules are written here. The Book of Rules even provides discrepancy forms which can be used to cite those who dare to commit an infraction. This is the book many of us have wanted to write every time we see someone paying at the drive-through with change, installing the toilet paper roll incorrectly, or wearing socks with sandals. 

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March New Release - What's Wrong With My Vegetable Garden?

Title: What’s Wrong with My 

 Vegetable Garden?

             

Subtitle: 100% Organic Solutions for 

All Your Vegetables, from Artichoke to Zucchini

Author/s:D Deardorff & K Wadsworth

RRP: $29.99

ISBN: 9781604691849

Format:  Paperback, 256 pages

Dimensions: 23.5cm x 19.5cm

Publisher: Timber Press

                                                                         Aust. Release Date:  March 2012

Book Description/Synopsis:

More and more home gardeners are discovering the rewards of growing their own vegetables. But along with the pleasures of homegrown produce come a host of problems: bugs, diseases and mysterious ailments that don't have an obvious cause. What's a gardener to do? Don't panic - help is at hand. What's Wrong With My Vegetable Garden? teaches you how to keep your vegetables healthy so they're less susceptible to attack, and when problems do occur, it shows you how to recognise the problem and find the right organic solution. If you care about raising the freshest, healthiest, most problem-free vegetables possible, then What's Wrong With My Vegetable Garden? will quickly become one of your most essential tools.

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March New Release - Rain Gardens

Title: Rain Gardens

             

Subtitle: Sustainable Landscaping for a 

Beautiful Yard and a Healthy World

                 

Author/s: Lynn M. Steiner and Robert W. Domm

RRP: $29.99

ISBN: 9780760340448

Format:  Paperback, 192 pages

Dimensions: 27.9cm x 21.6cm

Publisher: Voyageur Press

Aust. Release Date:  March 2012

Book Description/Synopsis:

Rain gardens are at the forefront of the green revolution. This environmentally friendly landscaping captures rainwater run-off rather than redirecting it into storm drains. The result is less erosion, less water pollution and a beautiful, low-maintenance, sustainable garden. This is the first rain garden handbook for the backyard home gardener. Co-authors Robert Domm and Lynn Steiner draw on hands-on experience to help homeowners build beautiful rain gardens in their own yards. Illustrated with colour photography, this instructive book offers specific advice about planning, building, planting and maintaining your garden. Learn about how to calculate run-off, rain barrels, attracting wildlife, grey water recycling and much more.

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