The History of Toys

Reducere. Who You Gonna Call? The Ghostbusters saga has been thrilling fans around the world for over three decades, from the original movies to the animated...

Reducere. Corgi Toys proved an immediate success in the 1950s and over the next 30 years hundreds of miniatures would be modelled on contemporary vehicles. T...

From toy cars to Barbies, Rubik's cubes to Fortnite, the toys children play with have changed a lot over the past century. But some of the toys tha...

Reducere. DescriptionFew men have impacted the sport of drag racing like Bill Grumpy Jenkins. His storied history at the drag strip began in the late 1950s, ...

The history of LEGO from its early days making yo-yos and other wooden toys (which continued until the 1960s), a record of its toys, including the ...

A fully illustrated and nostalgic history of Matchbox Toys and the company that made them, which will appeal to the generations of people who have ...

Reducere. DescriptionFrom unsolved murders and ghastly disasters to medicinal water and sports legends, Northwestern Pennsylvania has a rich and diverse hist...

A lavishly illustrated look at the history behind one of the most iconic toys of all time - the Teddy Bear.

Reducere. First published in 1972, The Foxfire Book was a surprise bestseller that brought Appalachia's philosophy of simple living to hundreds of thousands ...

Reducere. A Fan's Look at the Back to the Future Franchise"Brad Gilmore's book not only offers new perspectives and a deeper understanding of Back to the Fut...

Reducere. ``Simple toys are best, and when they're done as well as this, simple books as well.``--Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books An imaginative ...

Find out about the world with these fun, interactive first non-fiction booksPublisher: Hachette Children's GroupAuthor(s): Izzi HowellNumber of pag...

In an accessible and timely work of scholarship, celebrated historian Joshua B. Freeman tells the story of the factory and examines how it has refl...

Reducere. Christmas Eve is a dazzling, special time... especially when your family's favorite Christmas tree ornament has magic powers! On one enchanted Chri...

Want to know how to masturbate? Here's your guide. Whether you're jerking the gherkin, flicking the bean, or something in between, masturbation doe...

This book provides a fascinating and innovative insight into popular culture in the ancient world. It covers a diverse range of subjects and object...

Over 600 images present teddy bear toys, from the earliest made in 1902 to today. Among the makers are Ideal, Steiff, Bing, Columbia Manufacturing,...

Reducere. Sometimes history is made by a dyslexic, mischievous boy who hates school, is a descendant of one of Frederick Douglass' half-sisters, and whose Po...

Reducere. DescriptionFor much of the 20th century, the Chicagoland area was a manufacturing mecca due to its central geographic location and ready access to ...

Discover everything you've ever wanted to know about Star Wars in this complete history of the most famous franchise in movie history.Painstakingly...

Reducere. Happy 100th Birthday, National Parks Join the centennial celebration by reading all about these greatest of American treasures -- from Acadia to Zi...

Reducere. DescriptionThe long-buried truth about the dawn of the Space Age: lies, spies, socialism, and sex magick.Los Angeles, 1930s: Everyone knows that ro...

Along the way, he shows readers how technology enables the forms, equipment, and devices of play to evolve constantly, both reflecting consumer cho...

Reducere. WHO YOU GONNA CALL? The Ghostbusters saga has been thrilling fans around the world for over three decades, from the original movies to the animated...

DescriptionPublished in a new edition, this book offers an introduction to Bauhaus, one of the most influential movements in modern architecture, a...

Reducere. DescriptionA beautiful, one-of-a-kind volume invites readers to marvel at the time, effort, and care that went into creating handmade toys, tools, ...

Reducere. Matthew loves to play games with his friends and share his toys with them. But most of all he loves to share the special treasures that remind him ...

DescriptionFrom the launching of La Gloire to the emergence of modern turreted battleships in 1875, this book offers a fascinating insight into Con...

DescriptionDo you remember when you believed in magic?An enchanting, magical novel set in a mysterious toyshop - perfect for fans of Erin Morgenste...

Reducere. When a young monk is assigned the task of tending to the monastery's bees, a unique friendship blooms. Based on the life of Saint Modomnoc, this ch...

Reducere. In Google It, award-winning investigative reporter Anna Crowley Redding shares an inspiring story of innovation, personal and intellectual bravery,...

On September 30th, 1965, International Rescue successfully completed their first assignment, and the Tracy brothers imprinted themselves on a gener...

Children today are bombarded more than any time in history with satanic influences. There is a war being waged for their imaginations and for their...

Author Mike Pingel wraps himself with the lasso of truth to uncover everything about TV's Wonder Woman Take a "spin" back to the seventies with the...

Publisher: Penguin Putnam IncAuthor(s): Brian (Brian Bellmont) BellmontNumber of pages: 256Publication date: 2013Dimensions: 140 x 191 x 17Cover ty...

DescriptionNew York City Brick by Brick is the ultimate exploration of the architecture and history of New York City through the creative medium of...

Reducere. Woodworking plans booklet is the skill-building guide that does not waste your time and money like that. It is a realistic source for beginners tha...

Now in paperback, this book is a gorgeous celebration of warm, intimate and quintessentially French country retreats. Epitomizing what the French c...

Reducere. An invaluable resource for anyone who aspires to think clearly (The Guardian)from the New York Timesbestselling author of Superforecasting and Futu...

Reducere. Presenting examples from the fields of critical race studies, cultural resource management, digital archaeology, environmental studies, and heritag...

DescriptionHonoring the 35th anniversary of Stan Sakai's award-winning series Usagi Yojimbo, this deluxe art collection includes hundreds of full-p...

Reducere. DescriptionDeck the Halls with Disney Those stockings hung by the chimney with care aren't stuffed with toys this year, but with a Yuletide collect...

In the historic tradition of calendar stories and calendar illustrations, author and film director Alexander Kluge and celebrated visual artist Ger...

Reducere. Want to impress friends with your knowledge of the original American-made Indian motorcycles? Do you wonder what year George M. Hendee changed the ...

Reducere. Contributor(s): Author: Henry Makow PhdTHE EMERGING NEW WORLD ORDER A depraved satanic cult called the Illuminati is waging a covert war against hu...

Reducere. Description"I worked in a trailer that ICE had set aside for conversations between the women and the attorneys. While we talked, their children, mo...

Yokai are a class of supernatural monsters in Japanese folklore. In the Edo period (1603-1868), many artists, such as Hokusai Katsushika or Kuniyos...

Reducere. THE FULL-COLOR GUIDE TO MARVEL EARLY BRONZE AGE COLLECTIBLES: FROM 1970 TO 1973: THIRD EYE, MEGO, F.O.O.M., AND MORE is here. Picking up where the ...

Reducere. World War I prompted the first massive organized propaganda campaign of the twentieth century. Posters, pamphlets, and other media spread fear abou...

Reducere. Meet the masterminds behind the greatest inventions in history with this nonfiction book for kids aged 7 to 9. Step into Leonardo da Vinci's worksh...

DescriptionThe Nerf Blaster Modification Guide has all you need to know to create a cooler-looking Nerf Blaster with increased range, projectile sp...

Reducere. You get an actual book about the history of Pro Wrestling and Wrestling Figures as well as a Wrestling Figures Price Guide combined in one book. Fe...

Reducere. African Grey Parrots are exceptional birds. They are intelligent, curious and emotional. They create great bonds with their owners and they general...

Reducere. VIZSLA BIBLE AND THE VIZSLA is your definitive VIzsla Bible Everything is covered: from Vizsla Puppies, Vizsla Breeders, Vizsla Dogs, Vizsla Traini...