Watch Book Rolex: Updated and Expanded Edition by GISBERT L. BRUNNER
$135.00 AUD
Category: Machinery | Series: G - Reference,Information and Interdisciplinary Subjects Ser.
Watch lovers and Rolex admirers delight! In this new edition of The Watch Book Rolex, expert Gisbert L. Brunner guides you through the wonderful world of this luxury watch brand with passion, attention to detail, and consistently impressive expertise. The waterproof "Oyster," the "Datejust," or the more ...Show more
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
Ultimate Spitfires by Peter Caygill
$44.99 AUD
Category: Machinery
The Spitfire is probably Britain's best loved and admired airplane. It is also revered around the world. This book looks at the later marques that were modified for various special tasks and differed to a large degree from Supermarine's first early versions that saw action in the early days of World War ...Show more
Peugeot 205: The Complete Story by Adam Sloman
$80.00 AUD
Category: Machinery
A definitive guide to the Peugeot 205, the unassuming car that saved Peugeot in the 1980s and went on to become a rally-winning legend. With technical specification details and a full production history from 1983-1999, Peugeot 205 - The Complete Story is an ideal resource for enthusiasts of the car that ...Show more
Six Decades of Holden vs Ford by Dave Morley
$50.00 AUD
Category: Machinery
The Holden versus Ford debate has been around for as long as the cars themselves. But with the curtain finally falling on local car-making in Australia, the chance to take a sideways look at six decades' worth of competing product from Holden and Ford was just too good an opportunity for motoring journa ...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