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This volume contains a collection of articles on beekeeping, including information on selection, rearing, eggs, and many other aspects of bee breeding. Written in clear, concise language and complete with a wealth of interesting and practicable information, this collection will greatly appeal to the discerning beekeeper. It makes for a great addition to collections of bee-keeping literature. The articles contained herein include: 'A Manual of Bee-Keeping', 'A Modern Bee-Farm and Its Economic Management', 'Bees and Bee Keeping - A Plain and Practical Work', 'The American Bee Keeper's Manual', 'The Mystery of the Hive', and 'The Practical Bee Guide - A Manual of Modern Beekeeping'. We are proud to republish this vintage book, now complete with a new and specially commissioned introduction on beekeeping.

This volume contains a collection of articles on the profits and marketing of beekeeping products, with information on beekeeping, natural history, marketing, and more. Written in clear, concise language and full of interesting and practical information on keeping bees, this is a book that will be of considerable interest to the modem enthusiast, and makes for a worthy addition to collections of bee-keeping literature. The articles contained herein include: 'Bees and Bee Keeping - A Plain and Practical Work'; 'The Honey-Bee - Its Nature, Homes, and Products'; 'The Practical Guide - A Manual for Modern Bee-Keeping'; 'How to Keep Bees for Profit'; end 'Every Step in Beekeeping - A book for Amateur and Professional'. We are proud to republish this antique book, now complete with a new and specially commissioned introduction on bee keeping.

This book contains classic material dating back to the 1900s and before. The content has been carefully selected for its interest and relevance to a modern audience.

This text comprises everything one might need to know about the art of American quilting and patchwork. Covering its European origins in colonial America and containing detailed guides of techniques and methodology, this comprehensive compendium is a must-have for any quilting enthusiast and deserves its place in any collection of antiquarian literature. Marie Daugherty Webster (1859 - 1956) was a business woman, quilt designer, and an author most known for her writing this book. This text has been elected for republication due to its historic and education value. Originally published in 1915, we are proud to republish this scarce book here with a new introductory biography of the author.

This book contains classic material dating back to the 1900s and before. The content has been carefully selected for its interest and relevance to a modern audience.

This vintage book explores the colourful history of quilt making in America, looking its origins, development and evolution, influences, popularity, contemporary techniques, and much more. Quilting can refer either to the process of creating a quilt or to the sewing of two or more layers of material together to make a thicker padded material. Typical quilting is done with three layers: the top fabric or quilt top, batting or insulating material in the middle, and then the backing material. With fascinating information and photographs of authentic examples, this is a volume not to be missed by anyone with an interest in quilting. Contents include: "The Romance Of Patchwork", "Quilt Names", "The Quilting Bee", "The Quilt's Place In Art", "The Quilt In The Twentieth Century", "Historical Quilts From Recent Exhibitions", "Gleanings From Old Scrapbooks", "How To Make A Quilt", "Reproductions Of Quilt Patches", 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 quilting.

This vintage book contains a comprehensive guide to building, rigging, and sailing model boats. Written in clear, simple language and full of helpful illustrations and detailed diagrams, this book is ideal for the novice model builder, and will be of considerable utility to those with a practical interest in building model boats. The chapters of this book include: "Methods of Construction", "Methods Applicable to Any Model", "Modelling the Ark Royal", "Materials Required", "Making the Hull on the Laminated System", "Shaping the Hull", "The Bulwarks", "Masts and Rigging", etcetera. Many antiquarian books such as this are increasingly hard to come by and expensive, and it is with this in mind that we are republishing this book now in an affordable, high quality edition. It comes complete with a specially commissioned introduction on model building.

This book contains classic material dating back to the 1900s and before. The content has been carefully selected for its interest and relevance to a modern audience.

This antiquarian book contains a detailed, step-by-step guide to making a range of mobile toys for children, including a scooter, a tricycle, two utility carts, a wooden land rover, and more. Complete with comprehensive instructions and handy illustrations, this book is ideal for those with an interest constructing their own toys, and it would make for a great addition to collections of related literature. The chapters of this book include: "A History of Toys", "Mobile Toys", "Utility Card No. 1", "Utility Card No. 2", "Scooter", "Tricycle", "Land Rover", "Bodywork", "Seat", "Dashboard", "Front Axle Assembly", "Steering Wheel and Column", "Pedal Gear", "Rear Axle Assembly", etcetera. Many antiquarian books such as this are increasingly hard to come by and expensive, and it is with this in mind that we are republishing this book now in an affordable, high quality edition. It comes complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on the history of toys.

This book contains classic material dating back to the 1900s and before. The content has been carefully selected for its interest and relevance to a modern audience.

This vintage book is a comprehensive guide to the use of puppets and marionettes in schools, with suggestions for suitable plays, directions for rehearsals, tips on writing plays, and much mores. Using puppets can be an entertaining and effective tool for educating children of all ages, and this guide contains everything an educator or parent might need to know on the subject. Contents include: "The Drama", "Plays and Stories Suitable for Puppetry", "Young Children", "Older Pupils", "Writing Plays", "Producing the Show", "Allocating the Jobs", "Rehearsals", "Young Children", "Older Children", "Impromptu Performances", "Young Children and Self-expression", etc. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on puppets and marionettes.

This classic book contains a photographic guide to the history of the shadow puppet theatre in the West, and will prove to be be a fascinating read for anyone with an interest in the subject. This book contains classic material dating back to the 1900s and before. The content has been carefully selected for its interest and relevance to a modern audience.

This book contains classic material dating back to the 1900s and before. The content has been carefully selected for its interest and relevance to a modern audience.

This text contains a detailed treatise on the biochemical aspects of the brewing process, with particular focus on malting. Including a wealth of invaluable information, helpful tips, handy tables and measurements, this text provides a concise yet comprehensive guide on the more scientific aspects of brewing and will be of great interest to the serious brewer. The chapters of this book include: 'The Chemical Composition of Barley', 'General Conditions Necessary for Germination', 'Respiration', 'The Respiratory Coefficient', 'Steeping', 'The Formation of Enzymes', 'Metabolic Changes or Changes in Chemical Composition', 'The Building of New Tissues', and many more. We are proud to republish this antique text now with a new introduction on beer brewing.

This book contains a fantastic collection of recipes for the making of delicious fruit and flower wines. With a wide variety of recipes available, including 'Cranberry Wine','Apple Wine', 'Apple and Raisin Wine', 'Apricot Wine', 'Barley Wine', Bramble Tip Wine', Bullace Wine', 'Ginger Beer', 'Sloe Gin' and 'Dandelion Wine'. This unusual book is invaluable to any home-brewer. This book contains classic material dating back to the 1900s and before. The content has been carefully selected for its interest and relevance to a modern audience.

This antique book contains a handy guide on the fermentation process of brewing beer. Presented in the format of a concise question-and-answer exercise, this text constitutes an easy-to-digest and beginner-friendly treatise on the subject, perfect for those with little or no previous experience. Complete with detailed illustrations and photographs, this text makes for a worthy addition to collections of brewing literature and is not to be missed by the discerning enthusiast. Some questions answered in this book include: 'What is Understood by Fermentation in a Brewery?', 'What Are the Main Components of a Normal Wort?', 'How Does Fermentation Change the Composition of the Wort?', 'What Is Brewer's Yeast?', 'What Is the Morphology of An Individual Yeast Cell?', 'How Does Yeast Multiply?', 'What Is Culture Yeast and What Is Wild Yeast?', and many more. We are proud to republish this antique book here complete with a new introduction on brewing beer.

This vintage book contains a comprehensive guide to the functions of the brew-house and brewing in general. With answers to many common questions and a wealth of useful information, this volume will be of considerable utility to modern readers with an interest in brewing beer and ale. Contents include: "What is the Object of the Brewhouse Operation?", "What Are the Principal Steps in the Operation of a Brewhouse?", "Mashing?", "What is the Usual Equipment of the Mill House Where the Grinding Takes Place?", "Cross Section Through a Six Roll Malt Mill", "What Is the Mashing Process?", etc. Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing "Questions on the Brewhouse in the Beer Brewing Process" now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on brewing.

This book contains a collection of classic dessert recipes from across the globe that use beer or ale as an ingredient. With simple directions and handy tips, this volume will appeal to budding cookery enthusiasts, and would make for a fantastic addition to culinary collections. Contents include: ¿Mlinczki¿, ¿Profiterolles¿, ¿Syllabub¿, ¿Tipsy Pudding¿, ¿Apple Florentine Pie¿, ¿Christmas Pudding¿, ¿Pineapple Fritters¿, ¿Ale Jelly¿, ¿Hot Beer Pudding¿, ¿Mexican Wafers¿, ¿Arabian Delight¿, and ¿Toper¿s Treasure¿. Many vintage books like this are becoming increasingly rare and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, high-quality addition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on cooking with alcohol.

This antique text comprises a collection of easy-to-follow recipes for making old-time jelly sweets as they were made in the past, including information on varieties, methodology, and other helpful tips. The recipes included in this book are concise and simple, making this text perfect for the amateur confectioner and anyone interest in recreating these old-style sweets. A worthy addition to collections of antiquarian confectionery literature, this one is not to be missed by the discerning confectionery enthusiast. The chapters of this book include: Black Current Jujubes, Cream Delight, Creme De Menthe Delight, Fresh Fruit Jujubes, Lemon Delight, Marshmallows, Orange Delight, Turkish Delight, Methods of Setting Jellies, Methods of Finishing Jellies, Turkish Delight, Varieties of Turkish Delight, and much more. This text has been elected for modern republication due to its instructional value, and we are proud to republish it now complete with a new introduction on confectionery

Authored by various experts, this vintage series of books reveals how to create traditional British sweets, long-loved by young and old, and is sure to delight anyone with an interest in old-time confectionary. This edition includes a variety of delicious fudge recipes, including caramel, chocolate, coffee, marshmallow, and peanut butter flavours. Full contents: Confectionery - Aloha Fudge - Angel Food Fudge - Baked Fruit Fudge - Caramel Fudge - Children's Fudge - Chocolate Egg Fudge - Chocolate and Nut Fudge - Cocoa Fudge - Coffee Fudge - College Fudge - Date Fudge - Divinity Fudge - Fluffy Ruffles Fudge - Fig and Raisin Fudge - Honey Cherry Fudge - Marshmallow Chocolate Fudge - Marshmallow Fudge - Maple and Marshmallow Fudge - Maple Fudge - Maple Nut Fudge - Nut Fudge - Pecan Fudge - Trilby Fudge - Peanut Butter Fudge - Princess Fudge - Raspberry Nut Fudge - Sorority Fudge - Southern Fudge - Sultana and Nut Fudge - Fudge With Whipped Cream. We are republishing this charming, classic text in a high quality, affordable edition, complete with a newly written introduction.

This book contains classic material dating back to the 1900s and before. The content has been carefully selected for its interest and relevance to a modern audience.

This antique book contains a collection of easy-to-follow recipes for making old-time cough sweets as they were made in the past. The recipes included in this book are concise and simple, making this text perfect for the amateur confectioner and anyone interested in recreating these old-style sweets. A worthy addition to collections of antiquarian confectionery literature, this one is not to be missed by the confectionery enthusiast. The chapters of this book include: Cough Candy, Cough Drops, Hoarhound Candy, Irish Moss Cough Candy, Licorice Cough Candy, Brown Cough Drops, Light Cough Drops, Tar Cough Drops, On the Manufacture of Lozenges, Medicated Lozenges, Mixing for Common Mints, and much more. This text has been elected for modern republication due to its timeless instructional value, and we are proud to republish it here complete with a new introduction on confectionery.

From one of nineteenth-century America's leading philosophical thinkers, William James, this fascinating short essay is an engaging read exploring the reasons for war, and methods and resources to prevent conflict.The Moral Equivalent of War was written as part of an initiative to stir interest in international peace among US residents. First published in 1910, the Executive Committee of the Association for International Conciliation used this treatise to encourage civilians to support the movement promoting international peace. In this short essay, William James discusses the reasons for war in general and explores the various ways in which we can prevent it.

¿Self Mastery Through Conscious Autosuggestion¿ is a 1922 self-help book by Émile Coué de la Châtaigneraie (1857 ¿ 1926), a French pharmacist and psychologist who made popular a method of psychotherapeutic self-betterment that utilises optimistic autosuggestion. Contents include: ¿Self Mastery Through Concussion Autosuggestion¿, ¿Thoughts and Precepts of Emile Coué¿, ¿Observation on what Autosuggestion Can Dö, ¿Education as it Ought to Be¿, ¿A Survey of the 'Séances'¿ at M. Coués's¿, ¿Extracts from Letters Addressed to M. Coué¿, ¿Fragments From Letters¿, ¿Extracts from Letters¿, ¿The Miracle Within¿, etc. This interesting volume will appeal to those with an interest in autosuggestion and the use of mind power to better oneself. Other notable works by this author include: ¿ How to Practise Suggestion and Autosuggestion¿, ¿My Method - Including American Impressions¿, and ¿Ideal Suggestion Through Mental Photography¿. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with the original text and artwork.