This is one in a series of Basic Navy Training Courses titled "Aviation Structural Mechanic Handbook – Navpers 10328." The book was prepared by Chief of Naval Air Technical Training. The book has a 1953 copyright.

The book goes in to all aspects of structural mechanic training...

This is a very nice military patch from the Air Force. It shows a very nice Eagle. A fighter jet is in the upper area of the patch followed by a large band of red circling the patch...

If you are a baby-boomer, then this song book will be a gold mine of memories. The title of the book is "50 Top Ten Hits! – Compiled from Billboard Magazine Hot 100 Charts." The book has a 1971 copyright.

The book includes both the words and music to some of the best songs put out in the 1960’s and 1970’s...

Now that the retro look is back in style, this book of great-looking coats by Bernat will be very chic. The title of the book is "Coats, Coats, Coats – No. 164" by Bernat Handicrafters. Emile Bernat & Sons Company of Uxbridge, Massachusetts, published the instruction book that has a 1969 copyright.

See photo two for the twelve great patterns that are included n this book. Most of the patterns are for size 10, but have adjustments for sizes 12, 14, and 16...

This issue of McCall’s Needlework & Crafts will take you back to when times were so simple! Moms wore aprons to cook, furniture was sleek and modern, and people actually had time to made things. The date on this issue is Fall-Winter 1956-57.

There are so many projects in this issue, it is hard to know where to begin. There are patterns for knitting, crochet, tatting, as well as, crafts and other needlework...

This is one in a series of Basic Navy Training Courses titled "Blueprint Reading – Navpers 10077." The book was prepared by Chief of Naval Air Technical Training. The book has a 1951 copyright.

The book goes in to all aspects of how to read a blueprint. Some of the chapters include: Making and handling blueprints; Blueprint Views; Dimensions; Layout Geometry; Templates; Welding Symbols, and more...

This is one in a series of Navy Training Courses titled "Aircraft Materials – Navpers 10330-A." The book was prepared by Naval Air Technical Training Command. The original copyright was 1949, however, it was reprinted with minor changes in 1953.

The book, as I understand it, discusses different materials. Some of the illustrations are almost comical compared to the technical illustrations that are probably used today...

This is a very nice book full of holiday ideas and recipes. The book is titled "Christmas With Southern Living 1987." It was compiled and edited by Nancy Janice Fitzpatrick. Oxmoor House published the book for Southern Living.

There is something for everyone in this book...

This is a very nice book full of holiday ideas and recipes. The book is titled "Christmas With Southern Living 1984." It was compiled and edited by Jo Voce and Shelley Stewart. Oxmoor House published the book for Southern Living.

There is something for everyone in this book...

If you enjoy making things, then you will really enjoy this book from Better Homes and Gardens titled "Cherished Dolls To Make For Fun." Any of these dolls would make a great gift for a daughter or granddaughter and with proper care, could become the next family heirloom!

Each doll pattern comes with complete instructions and templates. See photo two for a complete list of the contents.

I have two of these books – both in excellent condition...

This is another great vintage book from Better Homes and Gardens. The title of the book is "Birthdays and Family Celebrations." There are dozens of delightful ideas and recipes for family red-letter days . ...

This a wonderful music book from the year 1936. The title is "Treasure Chest of Darn Fool Ditties." It was published by Treasure Chest Publications, Inc. of New York, New York.

The one thing I loved most about this song book is the wonderful stick-figures that illustrate each song. There is no acknowledgement given for the illustrations that accompany every song in the book. These illustrations are most entertaining!

Some of the songs include:

* Mary Had A Little La...