Gibson Electric Steel Guitars


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(Book). This book recounts the story of all the electric steel guitars or electric "Hawaiian" guitars, as they were called during most of their tenure that were built by Gibson between 1935 and 1967. Hawaiian guitars were the most popular form of electric guitars until the 1950s, and they contributed to some crucial developments in pickups and amplification in addition to lending their voice to the earliest solid body electrics. Aesthetically, the early postwar instruments are also amongst the coolest designs ever produced by Gibson. *Over 450 illustrations, including a wealth of color pictures, catalog reproductions, and patent drawings * A comprehensive section on dating instruments as well as detailed shipping totals for the 1935-1967 period.




Recent Acquisitions


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Before This Decade Is Out


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These oral histories by major participants in the Apollo program relive the events that culminated in the 1969 moon landing. Recollections of 14 participants include comments by NASA administrators James Webb and Thomas O. Paine; Wernher von Braun, architect of the Saturn V rocket; and astronauts Harrison Schmitt and Charles Duke. 69 black-and-white illustrations.







NASA Tech Briefs


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Dying with Angst


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Every two thousand years, the elements go to war on Ehrde. The winner is awarded the prize, which allows that element to shape the world to their liking. Magic is the final element standing, and his vision of Ehrde has no room for humans. After months of mourning, Angst concludes that picking up his giant magical sword Chryslaenor had triggered the Element War. The only way to save everyone is to claim the prize and stop himself from ever wielding the sword. Convinced this will kill Angst and destroy Ehrde, his friends vow to stop him at all costs. The only one willing to help Angst is also the most notorious criminal in Unsel—Victoria’s younger cousin Alloria. The beautiful teen princess can out-drink, out-party, and out-flirt Angst. Is she his perfect companion, or his perfect foil? On the run from his friends, his foes, and every nation on Ehrde, Angst races Magic to win the one thing that could save everyone he loves. Join Angst and his friends on his final adventure. A Midlife Crisis in Medieval Times







Last Orders


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This is a hands-on guide to discover how long you will live, what you're worth and who gets what when you die. It takes you step by step through everything you need for a personal action plan, including your digital legacy, your will, your final years, your death, funeral, and all your last orders for after you've gone. Relax. Stop worrying. Here are the answers to sort out your online and real world affairs and solve all those life and death problems. LAST ORDERS covers everything clearly, simply and honestly. An essential read for everyone who is not immortal.