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"The Writer's Options" encourages readers to investigate their writing "options" through sentence-combining to create more sophisticated, more effective constructions. Style and arrangement in composition. For those interested in developing writing skills and strengthening prose.... More

Many Western visitors to Japan have been struck by the numerous cemeteries for aborted fetuses, which are characterized by throngs of images of the Bodhisattva Jizo, usually dressed in red baby aprons or other baby garments, and each dedicated to an individual fetus. Abortion is common in Japan and ... More

This photo-driven, step-by-step guide contains everything a modeler needs to know to get great paint jobs on his models and start learning more advanced finishing techniques. Includes an introduction to airbrushing (selection, airbrush power, and techinque) and sections on brush painting, dry-brushi... More

Using a step-by-step photographic approach, this book offers proven, easy-to-follow techniques for fitting the roadbed, laying sectional or flexible track, and finishing your trackwork with lineside details. Also covers installing turnouts, cleaning and maintaining trackwork, and other special techn... More

Starting with benchwork and ending with realistic scenery, this practical, no-nonsense guide provides insight into the fundamentals of model railroading in the hobby's most popular scale. Features up-to-date techniques and references many significant new products.... More

- Perfect for model railroaders of all skills- Written by Jeff Wilson, former associate editor of Model Railroader Magazine... More

Freight cars are the backbone of any railroad--in the real world or on your operating layout. Get a brief history of each type of North American freight car, then learn how car designs have changed from World War I to the present. Includes techniques for modeling realistic rolling stock in any scale... More