Antique American Switchblades
Glorified as the weapon of choice among gang members and other tough guys from earlier generations, automatic knives have developed a certain mystique among enthusiasts. Mark B. Erickson succeeds in sharing his enthusiastic appreciation and knowledge of automatic knives--also known as switchblades--with collectors, dealers, historians, and owners, offering a reliable history on how they were developed and profiling the companies that manufactured them. Readers will master how to realistically grade and price switchblades and learn inside information on the hobby, including slang and jargon specific to this field. This is a comprehensive reference offering detailed listings--manufacturer/model section, color photographs, detailed descriptions, and accurate prices--with an honest appraisal of more than 250 individual models.
Frommer's New Mexico
You'll never fall into the tourist traps when you travel with Frommer's. It's like having a friend show you around, taking you to the places locals like best. Our expert authors have already gone everywhere you might go--they've done the legwork for you, and they're not afraid to tell it like it is, saving you time and money. No other series offers candid reviews of so many hotels and restaurants in all price ranges. Every Frommer's Travel Guide is up-to-date, with exact prices for everything, dozens of color maps, and exciting coverage of sports, shopping, and nightlife. You'd be lost without us!
Written by a lifelong resident of New Mexico, this is an extraordinary and in-depth guide to this most intriguing corner of the American Southwest, written in an honest, personal voice. Come along with Frommer's and discover the galleries and innovative restaurants of Santa Fe, the glorious ski slopes of Taos, the stunning landscapes of White Sands National Monument, the wacky legends surrounding...
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Official Price Guide to Books, 5th Edition
Books are some of the oldest and most distinguished collectibles--the newly revised, fifth edition of "The Official(R)" Price Guide to Books reflects the current marketplace with new books and prices!
-This guide prices everything from rare signed first editions of "The Wizard of Oz to today's "Harry Potter blockbusters.
-Contains information on popular genres, care and repair, research resources, Internet sites, dealers, and auction houses.
Official Price Guide to Books, 5th Edition
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Counterintuitive Investing: Profiting from Bad News on Wall Street
As financial markets continue to evolve, so do the appetites of investors ? both professionals and sophisticated individuals ? seeking fresh information and insight. Counterintuitive Investing does not disappoint. Written by widely popular author and lecturer Harlan Platt, this powerful book combines cutting-edge academic investment research with street-smart ideas to improve investment performance. Based on the author's extensive and thorough research, the book makes a compelling case for stocking up on bargains ? stocks with market risk but not company risk. Counterintuitive Investing argues that some company's stock prices have fallen because of negative news announcements or something not directly related to the essential quality of the company are perfect candidates to buy. While most investors are abandoning the stock, the astute investors buy. The goal is to buy the best of the fallen stocks and avoid the worst, and Platt helps readers determine the difference.
Counterintuitive Investing: Profiting from Bad News on Wall Street
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