Schiffer Books Collections | Schiffer Publishing

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27 stories of strange, unexplained, and haunting occurrences in Charlotte, North Carolina.  Entombed within these pages are twenty-seven accounts of the dead and the bizarre, tales of those who have experienced for themselves the Queen City's supernatural world. Meet a...

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A comprehensive perspective of evidence and future directions associated with the UFO phenomenon—Includes review and analysis of studies, evidence, theories, and research needs involving UFO topics. Should you believe in UFOs? If you question why the subject of UFOs should...

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Everything you need to know about axe throwing, from deceptively simple steel throwing knives to hatchets and tomahawks. Knife and ax throwing are becoming increasingly popular athletic disciplines. Dieter, a successful competitive thrower and professional instructor, is an expert in...

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A combination of 440 photos and advertisements, plus informative text, tell the story of the Elgin National Watch Company wristwatches that accompanied US Army troops into the trenches of Europe in World War I. While Elgin was known as a...

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21 tales of pirates and ghosts from along the North Carolina coast.  Come aboard for seafaring pirates, ghosts, and spooky tales from the coast of North Carolina. With pirate lore and history abundant for this seaside area, join storyteller Cynthia...

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Take a photographic journey across Maryland. From its beaches on the Atlantic coastline and the Chesapeake Bay to the fall colors of the mountains of western Maryland, 48 images provide a beautiful overview and an appreciation of the many interesting...

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Ten years' worth of experienced yachtsmen's letters full of indispensable sailing tips, along with hundreds of quick, clever, easy-to-remember tactics with diagrams.  Yachtsmen can now benefit from the practical expertise of scores of sailors and captains from a vast range...

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Learn traditional Chinese military-style archery, including basic technique, diagnosing common mistakes, choosing equipment, and more.  The Way of Archery provides a detailed introduction to practicing archery in the traditional Chinese military style. It explains the basics of how to shoot...

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Explore of the interiors of New York City’s most incredible abandoned places through more than 200 vibrant images of derelict hospitals, forts, factories, and more. Every city has its ghosts. From Manhattan and Brooklyn’s trendiest neighborhoods to the far-flung edges...

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Journey to 31 dark, scary, and infinitely unsettling places that are soaked with blood, death, and the horror of unspeakable tragedy. Revel in the horror of The Villisca Ax Murder House, Lemp Mansion, Borley Rectory, and Fox Hollow Farm. Shed...

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This amusing book covers early camping history, RV designs, road conditions, driving habits, campground issues, and more, with a twist. Things go wrong in each and every chapter, and that is where the humor arises. Some 230 photos (both black-and-white...

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This book introduces the reader to 32 self-taught artists in the Southeastern United States. Some have already come to the attention of collectors and scholars. Many others have been unrecognized outside of their immediate neighborhoods. What they all have in...

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In this rich and dream-like collection of photo-paintings, artist and fabulist Fran Forman offers characters, scenes and visual narratives that lure the imagination. She explores the multiple meanings of the word escape, focusing on the central idea of breaking through...

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Printmakers today are sustained both by their traditions and by their willingness to embrace new technologies, new mediums, and innovative processes. Over 500 beautiful color images display the innovative work of 75 talented printmakers and 30 print shops. Traditional printing...

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A detailed history of the lighthouses, lightships, and coastal waterways of Rhode Island. This pictorial guide provides a photographic tour of the last 400 years of Rhode Island lighthouse history. More than thirty lighthouse stations are described, from Watch Hill,...

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Delve into the origins and contemporary interpretations of various styles of non-figural Zuni jewelry designs, including nugget work, cluster work, petit point, needle point, snake eye, and channel work. This groundbreaking study establishes the identities of many Zuni artists from...

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Tattoo photography pioneer Justice Howard documents the American tattoo community with her highly iconic images. Howard effortlessly captures the essence of her subjects' triumphs, as well as their frailties. Her images enhance both the male and female physical forms, highlighting...

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An illustrated history of Rolex, the world's most successful luxury wristwatch brand, featuring the earliest models to the present day collection.  No Swiss watch brand has a more powerful reputation than Rolex. The name has long been synonymous with luxury...

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"In Volume 4 of this all-encompassing, multi-volume set, which catalogs the vast range of enamel-painted figures produced mostly in the Staffordshire Potteries between 1780 and 1840, figures portraying family, children at play, the Temperance Movement, classical subjects, busts, and much...

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Roy Kemp's previously unpublished burlesque portfolio presents thirty-nine dancers performing in authentic clubs and backstage settings in 1950s New York. This nostalgic collection includes nearly 250 never-before-seen black and white and color photographs of well-known dancers, including Tempest Storm, Liz...

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Meet eleven women from the Chesapeake Bay: waterwomen, boat captains, businesswomen, scientists, and historians. Individually, these women’s lives have been influenced and enriched by living on or near the Bay. As a collection, they are some of the great Chesapeake...

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An audio drama featuring three creepy true stories relating to strange phenomena and unexplained happenings.3 creepy true stories recorded in classic radio drama style.  Tales From Beyond is an audio drama featuring three true stories relating to strange phenomena and...

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America’s Literary Legends is a concise, yet truly distinctive and comprehensive review of 50 authors and poets who shaped American literature from the 1600s through the mid-twentieth century. Fully grounded in sound literary and historical scholarship, this anthology takes a...