Of Knives and Men - Great Knifecrafters of the World and Their Works by Francois-Xavier Salle
$45.00 AUD
Category: Machinery
It is likely that a knife was the first man-made tool, and certainly it was the most important for primitive man. It became the heart of every stage of civilization, evolving through the Stone Age, and the ages of bronze, iron and steel, finally becoming more than a tool -- a true collector's object of ...Show more
The Early Zenith Radios: The Battery Powered Table Sets 1922-1927 by Gilbert M. Hedge
$65.00 AUD
Category: Machinery
Covering the tabletop battery radios built by Zenith, the Chicago-based manufacturer, each radio is described in detail. Included are comprehensive functional descriptions on each set's operation, which uses colour-coded diagrams to aid in describing the circuits. Over 400 colour photographs and over 20 ...Show more
100 Years of Cruise Ships in Colour by William H. Miller
$59.99 AUD
Category: Machinery
This latest book from William H. Miller presents 150 photographs, all in rich color, and covers a span of almost 100 years: from the 1920s to the start of the current, boom cruising decade. It includes many early, often seasonal, liners; then the more purposeful generation of "floating hotels" that bega ...Show more
Shipwrecks in 100 Objects - Stories of Survival, Tragedy, Innovation and Courage by Simon Wills
$75.00 AUD
Category: Machinery
The history of shipwrecks involves many shocking episodes: from men who saw shipmates eaten by sharks, to castaways who ate each other. Learn about the cowardly captain who deserted his passengers on a sinking ship, the obstinate ship-designer who took 480 men to their deaths, and the first mate who wre ...Show more
RMS Titanic in 50 Objects by Bruce Beveridge; Steve Hall
$62.99 AUD
Category: Machinery
The story of the worldʼs most famous liner, told through a fascinating selection of important objects. Showcasing a mixture of original artefacts, authentic reproductions, and items from Titanic's sister ship Olympic, Titanic authorities Bruce Beveridge and Steve Hall have worked closely with White Sta ...Show more
An Encyclopaedia of World Bridges by David McFetrich
$105.00 AUD
Category: Machinery
Bridges are one of the most important artifacts constructed by man, the structures having had an incalculable effect on the development of trade and civilization throughout the world. Their construction has led to continuing advances in civil engineering technology, leading to bigger spans and the use o ...Show more
The Classic Cars Book by Rene Staud
$95.00 AUD
Category: Machinery
Rene Staud's bestselling must-have for car fans and collectors alike now available in a smaller format. Features legends of automotive history, priceless one-offs and the most popular classic cars.
Vintage Camping Trailers by Paul Lacitinola
$34.99 AUD
Category: Machinery | Reading Level: General Adult
Vintage camper trailers are a unique symbol of midcentury America that resonates with many people. This book introduces many of those people, along with the trailers they've lovingly maintained or restored. It includes hundreds of photographs of everything from fancy and comfortable trailers designed fo ...Show more
Flying the Icon: Spitfire by Jarrod Cotter
$105.00 AUD
Category: Machinery
The Supermarine Spitfire is not only one of the most famous British icons, but it is arguably the most widely-recognised and popular aircraft in the history of aviation. For many generations it was said to be 'every schoolboy's dream' to fly a Spitfire, and Flying the Icon: Spitfire aims to give the rea ...Show more
Navies in the 21st Century by Conrad Waters
$99.00 AUD
Category: Machinery
What is the purpose of navies in the modern world, and what types of warship does this require? This book tackles these questions by looking at naval developments, both technological and operational, in the quarter century since the end of the Cold War. It provides the overall political and economic con ...Show more
The Tank Book: The Definitive Visual History of Armoured Vehicles by DK
$49.99 AUD
Category: Machinery
From the birth of the tank to unmanned vehicles and the tanks of the future, The Tank Bookoffers a truly definitive look at over 400 different tanks, produced in association with The Tank Museum. Take an up-close look at British, US, Russian, and French tanks, meet key designers such as Mikhail Koshkin ...Show more