Chartwell Books

Rodeo & Western Riding

To celebrate this type of riding, and the lifestyle that goes with it, one must understand where it came from and why it has survived into modern times. Whether it’s the buzz of a rough-and-ready rodeo, or that peaceful feeling when riding in the countryside, or the thrill of competing on a real performance stock horse, there’s a …

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Joint Book: The Complete Guide to Wood Joinery

This hardcover book with internal spiral binding is 6.5in x 8in, a perfect size for carpenters and woodworkers to keep near their workbench or toolbox for quick access.The design of this book allows it to lay open flat, which allows for easy and frequent reference, and the interior photographs, illustrations and diagrams, make the learning process simple and …

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Muscle Cars An Illustrated Guide

Comprehensive coverage of more than 75 of America’s greatest muscle cars, from the classic 1960s Pontiac GTO to the 21st century Ford Mustang Cobra.Illustrated with over 900 full color, specially commissioned photographs detailing every aspect of these high performance machines.Includes comprehensive specification panels giving detailed technical and performance information.Describes the design and engineering modifications of each …

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How Stuff Works

From the award-winning Web site visited by more than 2.5 million people every month comes the hardcover reference guide How Stuff Works. This book is a definitive guide to the inner workings of everyday items. In this fun and infinitely informative guide, Marshall Brain and staff of “stuff” experts at HowStuffWorks, Inc. unravel the mysteries of more than …

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Marvel: The Characters and Their Universe

For 75 years the Marvel Superheroes have delighted readers with their larger-than-life, yet very human, heroics. More than simply comic book characters, the likes of Captain America, the Silver Surfer, Iron Man, and Doctor Strange, to name a few, have become part of the fabric of 20th century culture; the mythology of the modern age.Marvel: The Characters …

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X-Men: The Characters and Their Universe

X-Men: The Characters and Their Universe tells the story of this unique band of comic book heroes from their creation in 1963 by the dream team of writer Stan Lee and artist Jack Kirby, through their late 1970s re-emergence as a platform for socially and politically relevant storytelling, and up to the present as one of the globe’s …

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The Watercolor Artist’s Bible

This hardcover book with internal wire-o binding is 6.5in x 8in, a perfect size for readers to keep handy in the studio, and reference often. The stylish design of this book, along with the interior photographs, illustrations and diagrams, make the learning process simple and fun for beginning painters and provides useful tips for more advanced artists.This book …

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