From Lionel's first printed pamphlet in 1902 to the full-color fantasies of the 1950s and beyond. Classic Toy Trains revisits the collectible toy trains of Carlisle & Finch. American Flyer, Ives, Hafner, Lionel and others. Filled with over 200 images of rare toy trains, accessories, layouts and catalog artwork, this nostalgic volume flashes you ...
"The Vietnam War Experience" examines the history, politics and strategic warfare of one of the twentieth century's most brutal conflicts, covering every aspect of the war from the end of French Colonial rule to Viet Cong tactics and the long-term effects it had on Vietnam.As the first major war to be graphically and extensively photographed and ...
The American Fire Station examines how the c onstant evolution of this American institution has been the result of advances in firefighting equipment, namely the fir e engine. '
Edward Hopper, born in Nyack in 1882, remains one of the most important American painters. After studying to be an illustrator, he entered the famous New York School of Art, where he studied under the direction of Robert Henri, whose influence on Hopper's work was fundamental, as he was the one who encouraged Hopper to paint scenes from American ...
"Informative and colorfully illustrated....More than 200 color photos of trains and vintage ads make this a delight for collectors."--"Chicago Tribune." "A gloriously illustrated guide to the history of the American Flyer...this volume highlights the hardest-to-find, most valuable train cars, while exploring the fascinating evolution of American ...
Behind Frida Kahlo's portraits, lies the story of her life - a body of work drawn from cries of anger and fury, blended into a potent, and artistically exceptional, combination. At six years of age, she suffered a bout of polio and she was just eighteen when a terrible bus accident changed her life forever, leaving her handicapped and burdened ...
This book is a comprehensive guide to buying and developing multimedia in the most cost-effective manner. Focusing on the human factors in producing multimedia, rather than just the software, "Buying and Selling Multimedia Services" is aimed at both buyers and sellers of multimedia services and draws on real-world anecdotes (war stories), from ...
This brilliant showcase looks at the evolution of the toy train industry and its miniature products from 1970 to today. Presented are the O- and G-gauge offerings of Williams, MTH, Weaver, Marx, RailKing, Lionel and others. Collectors of these toy trains will delight in the contributions of major industry players as they examine the modern ...
From 1900 through the late-1950s, Lionel went from a wooden cheese box on wheels to expensive toy trains that flew off shelves at the height of the Great Depression to one of the world's most recognizable brand names. In the 1960s, the company found itself in a fight for its life; only a buyout from General Mills would save the name from ...
Since 1901, when Joshua Lionel Cowen launched his company by creating a small number of electrified toy trolleys for department store window displays, Lionel has been the leader in toy electric trains. Lionel's success is based on excellent engineering, durable construction, numerous accessories, and great play value. This colorful volume ...
They met in 1928, Frida Kahlo was then 21 years old and Diego Rivera was twice her age. He was already an international reference, she only aspired to become one. An intense artistic creation, along with pain and suffering, was generated by this tormented union, in particular for Frida. Constantly in the shadow of her husband, bearing his ...
A thorough, illustrated biography discussing the childhood, career, family, and term of Warren G. Harding, twenty-ninth president of the United States.
It's back . . . The Internet Library. Here are five new books on the cutting edge; what kids want to know about the Internet. This series of nonfiction books serves as an introduction to important issues that young people should be familiar with. A computer screen character named Web takes readers on a step-by-step journey to carefully explain new ...
This slip-cased collectible provides a unique glimpse into the birth of a nation. Military, political, and social events are explored through the text and audio CD plus 30 facsimile items.
This chronological history of the toy train celebrates the wares of all prominent American toy train manufacturers from the turn of the century to the present, with special focus on: Lionel, American Flyer, and Marx.
It's back . . . The Internet Library. Here are five new books on the cutting edge; what kids want to know about the Internet. This series of nonfiction books serves as an introduction to important issues that young people should be familiar with. A computer screen character named Web takes readers on a step-by-step journey to carefully explain new ...
- Features high-interest, exciting topics geared toward lower reading levels - Stories tell of soldiers and sailors in action using various military vehicles/weapons in combat from different military branches - Full color photos and illustrations throughout - Historical information on the U.S. military and on the various conflicts involved - ...
Kazimir Malevich (1878 - 1935) was a painter and a great art theorist but first and foremost he was the founder of Suprematism (pure abstraction), a style based on geometrical forms. Suprematism, he wrote, has led me to discover something that had not been understood until then there is in human consciousness an imperious desire of space and the ...
It's back . . . The Internet Library. Here are five new books on the cutting edge; what kids want to know about the Internet. This series of nonfiction books serves as an introduction to important issues that young people should be familiar with. A computer screen character named Web takes readers on a step-by-step journey to carefully explain new ...
- Features high-interest, exciting topics geared toward lower reading levels - Stories tell of soldiers and sailors in action using various military vehicles/weapons in combat from different military branches - Full color photos and illustrations throughout - Historical information on the U.S. military and on the various conflicts involved - ...
- Introduces the reader to an exciting range of homeland security and antiterrorism careers - Explores the history of government agencies and how they contribute to homeland security - Offers easily accessible and timely information for book reports - Explains various education levels needed to qualify for differing careers - Special focus on one ...
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