Taj Books International: 40 books

The origins of Chinese astrology can be traced to the Han Dynasty (stretching from the second century BC to the AD second century) and evolved in close association to broad Chinese philosophical concepts, most notably Confucianism and Taoism. The system of astrology that developed in the East was...

Throughout the many years as a country housewife and cooking for her family and friends Mary Rose Quigg adapted these recipes to give us this lovely collection. You will find that the dishes are easy to prepare and can be used for day to day cooking or for entertaining. Another added bonus is that...

The causes of the “war to end all wars” have been debated exhaustively over the years since Archduke Franz Ferdinand and his wife were assassinated on June 28, 1914. Whatever the precise reasons for the rush to war caused by this act of terrorism, the conflict itself sounded the death knell of...

This comprehensive collection of over one thousand hints and tips has been compiled by Mary Rose Quigg to give a very practical book for gardeners. All aspects of gardening are covered from flowers and houseplants to planting shrubs, vegetables, herbs and trees. The garden pests and tools chapters...

This comprehensive collection of over one thousand hints and tips has been compiled by Mary Rose Quigg to give a very practical book for DIY enthusiasts. This collection of valuable hints and tips includes information on decorating, plumbing, electrical work, carpentry, building and car maintenance....

Although American by birth and heritage, James McNeill Whistler spent most of his life in western Europe, particularly in Paris and London, where he lived his life in a swirl of controversy over his art and his often self-aggrandizing behavior, which tainted his associations with fellow artists and...

Elizabeth Taylor defines movie star. Breathtakingly beautiful from a very young age, she most successfully made the rare transition from child star to adult star. Pocketing two Best Actress Oscars and numerous other honors for achievement in acting, Elizabeth battled an overbearing stage mother, a...

The French poster, born of a basic utilitarian purpose, has developed with age into an admired and collected art form. Vintage posters command high prices at auction and curators specialize in their restoration. The earliest art-worthy posters appeared on the streets of Paris designed by French-born...

Why shoot a revolver when a modern semi-automatic carries more rounds, reloads faster, is flatter and slimmer, and is no more costly? Revolvers are no-problem guns. Because it has a relatively straightforward design, a revolver is very reliable. A semiautomatic is sensitive to cartridges, and stories...

This comprehensive collection of over one thousand valuable hints and tips has been compiled to help make day to day tasks more easily completed and with less expense. Over the years Mary Rose Quigg has accumulated hundreds of household hints and tips. Many of them came from her mother and friends,...

This collection of over one thousand useful hints has been compiled by Mary Rose Quigg to assist with the smooth running of a kitchen. Natural products are used wherever appropriate to encourage an environmentally friendly workplace. The range of hints in this book covers the care of kitchen appliances,...

The image most indelibly linked to the term Pin-Up Girl is a busty, longlegged, beautiful woman posing provocatively on calendars, posters, and in magazines primarily during the World War II years, most often in the U.S. military’s Yank magazine. These images make up the quintessential and most...