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A frightening but necessary assessment of the threat posed by nuclear weapons in the 21st century, edited by the world's leading antinuclear activist

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Traces the history of firearms and edged weapons in Greece and the Balkans during the Ottoman era. This book presents the story of the weapons with the deeds of their owners and the history of the region. It also features the story of Greek national liberation in the 1820s.

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The cigar has always had a strong image and a pervasive culture, and with The Cigar Companion you can learn all about it.

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Magical, raw stones fashioned into daring and unusual pieces by seven contemporary jewelers, and shown here in luxurious full colour plates.

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A guide to collecting 35mm cameras, this illustrated book looks at the various ways in which enjoyment can be gained from the hobby, whatever your budget.

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Unique approach to describing and documenting the career and public service of the immensely popular Sir Winston Churchill.

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Films and television programmes have made the public much more familiar with the handgun as it features in many dramas and thrillers, but unfortunately this exposure has led to many misconceptions about the uses and capabilities of such weapons. This book offers a more measured and realistic assessment of its virtues and faults.

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The 50 vanity cases shown in this book are from one private collection, with examples of contemporary jewellery and images illustrating the lives of those who owned them.

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A must-have reference guide for enthusiasts and beginners alike who collect toys, particularly action figures.

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The first comprehensive reference for watch connoisseurs to explore a century of stylish timepieces inspired by and built for aviation, aeronautics and space exploration, and piloting.

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This ground-breaking study reveals the remarkable beauty, historical significance, and technical virtuosity of American vanes fashioned between the late seventeenth and early twentieth centuries and is lavishly illustrated with masterworks from prominent private and public collections.

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Introduces the world of Bang & Olufsen, from their futuristic audio and hi-fi systems to their elegant television sets and attractive portable models, which have captivated enthusiasts.

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A unique collaboration between bestselling author Stephen Ellcock and textile expert Karun Thakar, presenting an inspiring vision of the world through the medium of textiles.

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Poison gas was one of the most fearful weapons of its day. In 1915, the only item a soldier had to protect himself from the harmful effects of gas was a shell dressing, soaked in his own urine and then tied around his face. This book provides a brief history of the development of gas warfare and equipment.

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With unparalleled access to the Bulgari archives, Meylan guides us on an intimate journey through the lives of the clients, both famous and infamous, who have given this pre-eminent Mediterranean jeweller their patronage.

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The term camouflage only came into widespread use during the First World War, and the specialist camouflage units developed by the combatants at the time put the bulk of their efforts into the concealment of artillery, vehicles, observation posts and bunkers.

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The peoples of Central Asia are revered for creating spectacular textiles. This book of examples from the Neville Kingston Collection features many previously unpublished pieces.

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Cherry Hill is arguably the world's greatest model engineer, and the word ' models' hardly does justice to what she produces. For the past several decades Cherry has created scaled-down, yet elaborate and working versions of traction engines. Here, the fruits of her career are displayed in all their glory for your inspiration and enjoyment.

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For the first time, a lavishly illustrated book shows how traditional handmade rugs and carpets have become vehicles for contemporary trends and used in interior design and home decoration.

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This beautifully illustrated book celebrates some of the best-loved dolls' houses from the V&A Museum of Childhood. Published to accompany a new exhibition, Dolls' Houses presents specially commissioned photography detaling the astonishing skill and craftsmanship required to create these homes in miniature scale.