Thirty years ago, "e;mindfulness"e; was a Buddhist principle mostly obscure to the west. Today, it is a popular cure-all for Americans' daily problems. A massive and lucrative industry promotes mindfulness in every aspect of life, however mundane or unlikely: Americans of various faiths (or [...]

Mastering Unreal Technology, Volume I: Introduction to Level Design with Unreal Engine 3 is your start-to-finish guide to modding and level design with the world's hottest new gaming engine: Unreal Engine 3. Here's everything you need to know to jumpstart your skills and create stunning new content [...]

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[...]

Each chapter shows prototype examples and ways to model, paint, weather, and install.
- Includes details for numerous types of bridges
- Ideal for intermediate and advanced hobbyists
- Supported by national advertising in Model Railroader magazine[...]

Model railroaders crave projects that add major impact to their layouts yet can be done quickly. 50 Ways to a Better-Looking Layout delivers both This collection of new and easy evening and weekend projects from Jeff Wilson, plus favorites from the pages of Model Railroader, helps modelers add the[...]

Delve into the history of the meat packing industry and trace the role of railroads in hauling livestock and meat products. Livestock traffic, stockyard operations, dedicated meat train operations, regulations, and scheduling are just a few of the topics covered. Learn about refrigerator cars and st[...]

Realistic structures are an essential component of any successful model railroad layout, so hobbyists will appreciate this collection that guides them step by step through various structure modeling processes. They'll learn to complete simple and complex scratchbuilding projects as well as kitbashin[...]

This book is the newest entry to the "Guide to Industries" series. It is ideally suited for model railroaders who want to realistically model grain elevators, flour, and feed mills. This is the only book on the market that covers the grain industry from the early days to the present.[...]

Great photos, new maps, and history for 150+ railroads make The Historical Guide to North American Railroads, 3rd Edition the perfect guide for modelers, railfans, and history buffs This updated edition features a new, larger format and a comprehensive index that makes searching for information qui[...]