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A historic guide for young women who may not have understood the changes their bodies would go through during and after pregnancy. A fascinating read for any fan of medical history, an interesting window on the past and how things have changed.

This early work by Robert E. Howard was originally published in 1932 and we are now republishing it with a brand new introductory biography. 'People of the Dark' is a fantasy story that is now considered to be part of the famous Cthulhu Mythos. Robert Ervin Howard was born in Peaster, Texas in 1906....

This early work by Robert E. Howard was originally published in the 1933 and we are now republishing it with a brand new introductory biography. 'Black Talons' is one of Howard's stories in the weird fiction genre. Robert Ervin Howard was born in Peaster, Texas in 1906. During his youth, his family...

Originally published in 1922, 'Huntingtower' by John Buchan is set in Scotland and follows the adventures of Dickson McCunn, a newly retired grocer planning a modest walking holiday in the hills of south-west Scotland, where he meets John Heritage, a young English poet. However, their peaceful, idyllic...

First published in 1916, “The Golden Book of the Dutch Navigators” is a detailed account of various famous Dutch navigators, many of whom sacrificed their lives and did so knowingly in the name of exploration. Some of them were drowned, and some of them died of thirst. A few were frozen to death,...

This is book II of D. N. McHardy's "Live Successfully!" series. Concentrating on the feeling of inferiority, it includes chapters on such subjects as why we feel inferior and how we can use this inferiority feeling for the better. This volume will appeal to those with an interest in vintage...

This early work by Robert E. Howard was originally published in the 1929 and we are now republishing it with a brand new introductory biography. 'Skull-Face' is one of Howard's stories featuring the character Sailor Steve Costigan and his hashish addiction. Robert Ervin Howard was born in Peaster,...

This vintage book contains Francis Younghusband's 1921 work, "The Heart Of Nature". In this text Younghusband analyses the meaning of beauty through anecdotal experiences, descriptions of nature, and explorations of the human condition. Highly recommended for lovers of nature and travel...

This early work by Robert E. Howard was originally published in the 1935 and we are now republishing it with a brand new introductory biography. 'Moon of Zambebwei' is one of Howard's stories in the weird fiction genre. Robert Ervin Howard was born in Peaster, Texas in 1906. During his youth, his...

The Dog Scrapbook: The Bedlington Terrier Edition is a collection of the best writings on the charming world of dogs and dog ownership, including everything from essays and anecdotes, to poems and literary excerpts. The book is illustrated throughout by a range of vintage photographs of the breed,...

This is book I of D. N. McHardy's "Live Successfully!" series. Concentrating on discovering the real you, it includes chapters on such subjects as self discovery and acceptance, as well as how to use this information to be successful in life and work. This volume will appeal to those with...

This is a vintage cookbook full of interesting and exciting vegetarian recipes for salads and salad dressings, ideal for the beginner. These simple yet effective recipes will appeal to vegetarians and those who cook for them, and they would make for worthy additions to any culinary collection. Not...

This vintage volume contains an accessible guide to pickling fruit and vegetables. Complete with detailed recipes and a wealth of handy tips, this volume constitutes a must-have for those with a practical interest in home food preservation, and is not to be missed by collectors of vintage literature...

"Horseshoeing" is a 1903 handbook on farriery by John W. Adams. A wonderfully-detailed and profusely-illustrated guide, this volume will appeal to horse owners and farriers, and it is not to be missed by collectors of vintage equestrian literature. Contents include: "Gross Anatomy of the Foot", "Bones",...