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The evolution of automatic weapons is one of the most significant developments in weapons history. While this development has been filled with disagreements, controversy, and stray hurdles, out of all of this tumult, shouting, and shooting has come the progress in firearms from the days when it was necessary to build a fire under a gun to make it go off to the “you press the button and they do the work” automatic firearms of the present day. In...

With this guide, you will learn to carefully and successfully disassemble and reassemble today's most popular tactical handguns, shotguns and rifles for routine maintenance and cleaning. Includes field-stripping basics, as well as a thorough explanation of all key take down and reassembly steps for each model, with easy-to-understand instructions and hundreds of clear, detailed photographs. Addition of some of the most popular new tactical firearms--including...

"Discover unexpected ways to turn common materials into crafty contraptions that range from surprisingly simple to curiously complex. In vivid color photos, you'll be guided to create slingshot rockets, unique catapults, and even hydraulic-powered machines. Whether you build one or all 19 of these designs, you'll feel like an ingenious engineer when you're through." --

A founding member of Guns N' Roses shares the story of his rise to the pinnacle of fame and fortune with the band, his struggles with alcoholism and drug addiction, his unusual path to sobriety, and success as a savvy business investor and loving husband and father. 304 pp. 200,000 print.

A collection of DVDs all gathered into one "binge box" for a spectacular movie night. A Christmas story (PG) (1983) (approximately 93 min.): In the 1940s, a young boy named Ralphie attempts to convince his parents, his teacher, and Santa that a Red Ryder BB gun really is the perfect Christmas gift. Home alone (PG) (1990) (approximately 103 min.): Accidentally left behind when his parents rush off on their Christmas vacation, eight-year-old Kevin...