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Created by local writers and photographers, Compass American Guides are the ultimate insider's guides, providing in-depth coverage of the history, culture and character of America's most spectacular destinations. Compass Georgia covers everything there is to see and do -- plus gorgeous full-color photographs; a wealth of archival images; topical essays and literary extracts; detailed color maps; and capsule reviews of hotels and restaurants. These insider guides are perfect for new and longtime residents as well as vacationers who want a deep understanding of Georgia.
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Let Them Speak for Themselves: Women in the American West, 1849-1900
Manufacturer: Shoe String Press
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The Arts of Collecting: Padre Sebastiano Resta and the Market for Drawings in Early Modern Europe
Genevieve Warwick
Manufacturer: Cambridge University Press
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The Arts of Collecting: Padre Sebastiano Resta and the Market for Drawings in Early Modern Europe examines the collecting of art works through an anthropological examination of modes of exchange and the social roles of material culture. Warwick illuminates a crucial chapter in the history of collecting, that of the migration of art objects out of Italy to northern Europe in the eighteenth century. Her study pins the history of collecting to broader European economic changes and analyzes the epistemological frameworks for viewing that accompanied this transfer of artistic wealth.
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The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Birds of the Americas (Illustrated Encyclopedia)
David alderton
Manufacturer: Lorenz Books
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A rich information source for over 450 birds, clearly and beautifully illustrated with photographs and artworks.
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Toy soldiers, which were mass produced for more than 150 years, are extremely collectible. Now, the prestigious Forbes Galleries have opened their superb collection of toy soldiers for this stunning visual tour, featuring photographs and illustrations of some of the finest toy soldiers ever produced. The Forbes Galleries in New York City include exhibits of the fabled Fabergé Easter eggs and jewelry, toy boats, presidential manuscripts, fine art, and more than 10,000 soldiers of different styles and eras, made of solid lead, hollow cast metal, paper, composition, and other materials, beautifully displayed in dioramas.
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A dazzling study of the Forbes collection.......2005-02-09
Award-winning creative director and veteran writer in the realm of collectibles Richard Scholl presents Toy Soldiers: A Century Of International Miniatures, a dazzling study of the Forbes collection, an assemblage of more than 10,000 toy soldiers amassed by world-renowned businessman William Forbes. Full-color photographs of the pieces, and descriptions of the sets' history and how Forbes acquired them fill this captivating "must-have" for toy soldier enthusiasts. Toy Soldiers' flawless, visually impressive and narratively engaging presentation elevates children's playthings to the level of collectible sculpted art. Also very highly recommended is Richard Scholl's companion title drawn from the Forbes collection, Toy Boats: A Century Of Treasures From Sailboats To Submarines (0762418788, $12.98).
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The first of a new sub-series in Histoire and Collection's growing set of full color graphic books depicting everything from Uniforms to Aircraft types, in minute detail with many varients.
This new book concentrates on the 12 inch figurine as a collectors item and their many variations
Illustrated throughout in full color, this will be an essential book for the modeler and hobbyist.
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Excellent customizing guide--though text requires patience.......2005-07-13
I reluctantly gave this book 4 stars because of the English translation. Want to turn your GI Joe into a museum piece? The Fort Lewis (Washington state) Military Museum has many 12-inch figures on display to represent soldiers of different eras. "Second World War And 12-Inch Action Figures" is a how-to guide on turning 1:6th-scale action figures from Dragon, 21st Century, and Blue Box Toys into museum minatures. I have a minor complaint about the American soldier shown on pages 64 and 65--the sling on his M1903 Springfield rifle is attached to the stacking swivel instead of the forward sling swivel. I can't gripe much--the original GI Joe made the same mistake with the M1 rifle! Another minor glich is calling a 75mm recoiless rifle (page 4) a 57mm recoiless rifle. Even so, the advice on modelling tools and techniques and the photos and descriptions of the finished figures made for an entertaining read. I may even be able to use some of these techniques.
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Collection of Toy Soldiers in Royal Ontario Museum
K. Corey Keeble
Manufacturer: Royal Ontario Museum
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Binding: Hardcover
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ASIN: 0888544383 |
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An illustrated survey of the collection of toy soldiers in the Royal Ontario Museum.
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The Civil War fought between Charles I and his Parliament is one of the most momentous conflicts in English history. This book provides a wholly new perspective by revealing the extent to which the struggle possessed an “ethnic” dimension, and the impact of that on the forging of English national identity.
Stoyle reveals the acute fear of foreign invasion that gripped England after 1640, when the insular English were placed on the brink of what they perceived as a national emergency. Stoyle sets the creation of the New Model Army within that context, arguing that its appearance represented the culmination of a campaign by Oliver Cromwell and others to forge a purely “English” military instrument, one purged of the foreign solders who had been so prominent in earlier Parliamentarian armies. This self-consciously “English” army eventually succeeded in wresting back control of the kingdom by defeating the king’s forces, re-conquering Cornwall and Wales, and expelling all foreign agents.
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Mustered together here are over 400 soldiers from the armies of Napoleon, King Arthur, the Kaiser, Grant and Lee: knights, grenadiers and lancers, cavalry officers and foot soldiers-all reporting for peacetime duty as collectible toy soldiers. These heroic metal men wear colorful uniforms from the Age of Chivalry to the world wars, on parade again, reporting in with a caption that places each of them as figures in history. The adult war gamer and collector alike will instantly recall being a powerful general commanding a childhood army of valiant model soldiers like these.
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Collecting Toy Soldiers.......2004-01-04
This appears to be a French publication, written in English and aimed at the U.S. market. The author has written 6 books in the "collectibles" series on very diverse themes and here has drawn on the knowledge and collections of some of the best known collectors and dealers in Paris. There is little authoritative information in the text and what there is has mostly been taken from "Petits Soldats" and "CBG" by Christian Blondieau. That said, the format of the book is excellent with clear full colour pictures on every page showing predominantly French manufactures, the majority of which have have not been illustrated elsewhere.
The section on Flats (52 pages) is good concentrating on some of the earlier and lesser known manufacturers rather than the big German names. The section on Lead (152 pages) mostly covers recent CBG Mignot, connosieur collectors models and modern white metal "toy soldiers", all of which are nice to see and may be collectable but were never made to be played with so are not toy soldiers! The chapter on Alluminium (48 pages)is very nice, concentrating on the products of Quiralu, as you would expect. Plastic and Composition figures are lumped in together (68 pages) and there is quite a nice mix here - early Starlux plastics and some of the lesser known French composition manufacturers.
I found it refreshing to see a book which contains virtually nothing on Wm Britains, Heyde, Dimestore and Lineol/Elastolin as these are all more than well covered elsewhere. At the price, it is exceedingly good value for money and given the dearth of knowledge on French toy soldiers, outside of France, I would certainly recommend it.
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A great history, identification, and price guide........2002-10-15
I've been collecting American toy soldiers all of my life, and this is by far the best guide that I've ever found. It works as a good overall history of the subject, as well as, a specific historical guide to the companies and individuals involved. It is also superb as an identification guide and for approximate pricing.
Whether you are into cast metal figures like Maniol, Barclay, or Grey Iron, or the classic Marx, Ideal, MPC, or Lido plastics, this is one great guide. It even covers comic book flats, paper soldiers, cerial premiums, and the original G.I. Joe. You can spend hours just flipping though this hefty book and reminiscing, even if you don't currently collect.
Collecting Toy Soldiers. (1996) Third Edition.......2000-07-10
Second of two large soft cover books by Richard O'Brien, specifically aimed at the identification and fair value of American Made Toy Soldiers. Includes brief history of each manufacturer pre and post WWII styles of soldiers. Top quality materials, mine has traveled thousands of miles in suitcases, back packs and the backseat. Opened and closed hundreds of times, it is still in great shape. Crisp and clear photos of most of the listed items have helped avoid confusion and misidentification.
With on-line auctions setting the pace in the toy soldier collecting world. An identification guide of this quality is a must in establishing a BEGINNING bid, while desirability sets how high the actual cost will go. Hopefully, an update of this book is in work as in my opinion the on-line auctions have driven the price of many of the toys to often double their listed price.
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The Model Maker: A World War II Veteran's Story
Brett S. Weber & Illustrated By Eileen Slifer
Manufacturer: BookSurge Publishing
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ASIN: 1419651803
Release Date: 2006-11-27 |
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The Model Maker is inspired by the personal account of a World War II veteran's experiences during the Battle of the Bulge. Bill spends a good deal of his time working on his model airplanes. They mean more to him than just a usual hobby, however. They remind him of a time and a place when these models were replaced with real planes, and his tranquil, rural setting was replaced with gunfire, thick forests, and an ever-present danger. Through his models, he recalls his story in a simple, quiet way that belies the harsh reality of the Battle of the Bulge. This story is meant to capture the interest of the young reader, and to serve as a springboard into an important historical lesson. The event of World War II was a pivotal point in modern history. It is imperative that the lessons learned by this "Greatest Generation" should never be lost or forgotten.
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lLiving History.......2007-04-27
When I finished reading The Model Maker I felt like Uncle Bill was now my Uncle Bill. Brett Webber's simple yet clear and engaging text drew me into Uncle Bill's WWII experiences as well as his present purpose in making the model airplanes. As a retired elementary school teacher and reading specialist I can see that Model Maker as a useful tool to help children understand a significant yet often ignored time in American history. The glossory also makes this a useful book for children learning how to do research and write reports. Eileen Slifer's illustrations and color choices bring Uncle Bill to life. The black and white images of the WWII flashbacks give young readers visual clues that these pages are a story within a story. My dad is also a WWII veteran and I intend to give him this book as a gift.
An Amazing Synthesis.......2007-01-04
The Model Maker is an incredible synthesis of art and history. Weber's lucid writing is brought to life by Slifer's innovative and lifelike watercolor illustrations which establish a powerful mood on the first page that continues through the entire book.. The book gives a straight forward history of the Battle of the Bulge that is easily within the grasp of school age children.
The story is told from the perspective of a veteran looking back on the events that shaped his life and altered the course of history. Way beyond just history, the book is a personal, inviting the reader into the confidence into the home of the narrator.
The simple writing style and full page illustrations work together to create a book that is at once inspiring and informative.
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FIVE STARS!!.......2000-08-23
Absolutely fantastic book! I purchased a copy and was able to identify every foreign soldier I had and sold them for big bucks. COuldn't be happier!!
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Paper Soldiers (Golden Age Editions)
Edward Ryan
Manufacturer: New Cavendish Books (Dist)
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The standard work on this subject brings together for the first time a record of more than 500 publishers of paper soldiers in 24 countries. A special limited edition of 2000 signed and numbered copies by the author.
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Good in a Bed: Garden Writing from the Spectator
Ursula Buchan
Manufacturer: John Murray
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Turkish Workers in Europe: A Socio-Economic Reappraisal (Social, Economic and Political Studies of the Middle East and Asia , No 19)
Manufacturer: Brill Academic Publishers
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ASIN: 9004044787 |
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In the summer of 1999, David Lander revealed publicly that he suffers from multiple sclerosis-a secret he'd kept for fifteen years even while living and working in Hollywood's celebrity fishbowl. Diagnosed with the illness after filming the last episode of Laverne and Shirley, Lander continued to develop his film and television career while hiding his illness. His success was an astonishing testament to his physical and emotional strength and his determination to prove that those with M.S. can still enjoy fulfilling and challenging lives.
Fall Down, Laughing is the humorous and poignant story of Lander's courageous struggle with multiple sclerosis. Over the years, Lander tried everything to improve his condition: exercise programs, alternative medicine, support groups, the latest crop of designer drugs. Weaving his experiences against a backdrop of entertaining celebrity anecdotes, Lander offers a message of affirmation that will provide information and hope to millions of M.S. sufferers, their friends and caregivers.
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meaningful .......2007-02-20
I felt better knowing that my fears with my illness are not mine alone.
Great Book.......2006-04-02
The book is a quick read. Sometimes you feel very alone with MS. This book will help you feel better. And, it explains some of the MS symptoms that you are experiencing better than a medical text. It will put some words on your feelings.
mixed review.......2006-02-12
I recently read this book, and I can't honestly say that I liked it. I too have been diagnosed with MS. I'm happy that Mr. Lander can find humor in his condition, however I find nothing he had to say not in the least bit funny.
MS is a terrible diease that affects the Central Nervous System and there's nothing funny about that. Even the title of the book is seriously upsetting(How Squiggy caught Multiple Sclerosis and Didn't Tell Nobody). You can't catch MS, and to put that in print is misleading.
I take my MS, the treatment for it, and all the symptoms very seriously. I have no desire to joke about them.
Some of the information in his book were very informative and very much worth reading, however I believe his approach is less than ideal.
Buy and read this book!.......2005-09-21
When my father finally told me he had MS (like David Lander, he kept it a secret), he suggested I read this book. The insight it gave me was priceless. Everyone will find their own path, but I can tell you that by sharing his experiences, Mr. Lander has helped me to be the best son (and friend) that I can be.
David Lander has a great story! .......2005-09-07
I just loved this book. It is a very quick read and very upbeat. For someone with MS or caring for someone with MS it is a story you can relate to. My husband was recently diagnosed with MS and has been very reluctant to read anything about the disease. I am going to have him read this book because while I whink it might confirm some of his fears, at the same time it does so in a positive manner.
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Audio CD: (2 CD Set)
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A Must Have ... for people familiar with MS.......2007-03-09
I have Multiple-Sclerosis and purchased this last summer, thinking I would listen to it over a week or two of drive time. During a driving trip up north, my husband and I listened to the entire thing. There isn't any valuable medical information on here, but the emotions he puts you thru as you listen, is worth every penny. It was good to laugh along with him. A great story teller!
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All Arms and Elbows
Manufacturer: Mercian Manuals Ltd UK
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ASIN: B000CDIWRS |
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This third edition of "All Arms and Elbows" some may think is an attempt to ring out a nearly dry rag, we believe this is not the case. This edition has been produced in a totally new layout, and includes information and photographs never before published. Jean Ireland, who's co-operation in this project, and who owns the 'rights' to Innes's books has been most helpful in putting this document together, would like to share images and information with those who may be interested. Being the archityple Scotsman, Innes found his way into motorsport by sheer guts and determination. His interest came at a time when two of Britains famous racing drivers died, one on the track at Nurburgring, Germany (Peter Collins) and the other ((Mike Hawthorn), World Champion) on the Guildford bypass, Surrey, England. The size of the book is 23cm x 27cm x 2cm and is hard cased bound with a beautifully printed cover. 200+ pages including color photographs. The book weighs 1.4 kilogrammes.
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All Arms and Elbows
Innes Ireland , and
Jack Brabham
Manufacturer: Transport Bookman Publications Ltd
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ASIN: 0851840507 |
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This digital document is an article from Winnipeg Free Press, published by Thomson Gale on April 16, 2007. The length of the article is 605 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.
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Title: Ryan's elbow has Jays on edge; All-star left-hander seeing U.S. arm specialist over troubling sprain.(Sports)
Author: Gale Reference Team
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Winnipeg Free Press (Magazine/Journal)
Date: April 16, 2007
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All Arms and Elbows
Innes Ireland
Manufacturer: Pelham Books Ltd., London, UK.
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Binding: Unknown Binding
ASIN: B0000CNN9G |
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