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The Post Office Girls

Book One in a heartwarming and uplifting new wartime saga series

par Poppy Cooper ...

With the Great War raging, can they keep Britain going?On Beth Healey's eighteenth birthday, she hopes that she will be able to forget the ghastly war and celebrate. But that evening, her twin brother Ned announces that he has signed up to fight.No longer able to stand working in her parents' village shop while others are doing their bit, Beth applies to join the Army Post Office's new Home Depot ... En savoir plus

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With the Great War raging, can they keep Britain going?On Beth Healey's eighteenth birthday, she hopes that she will be able to forget the ghastly war and celebrate. But that evening, her twin brother Ned announces that he has signed up to fight.No longer able to stand working in her parents' village shop while others are doing their bit, Beth applies to join the Army Post Office's new Home Depot
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Postcards

True Stories That Never Happened

Modifié par Jason Rodriguez ...

“The inventive writers and illustrators who crafted these transporting stories just may convince you to trash your BlackBerry and buy some stamps.”–Frank Warren, author of PostSecretYou’ve seen them at flea markets and in antique shops and used-book stores across the country: Vintage postcards inscribed with handwritten notes, evocative messages that capture a thought, an expression, a concern, a ... En savoir plus

$6.99 CAD

“The inventive writers and illustrators who crafted these transporting stories just may convince you to trash your BlackBerry and buy some stamps.”–Frank Warren, author of PostSecretYou’ve seen them at flea markets and in antique shops and used-book stores across the country: Vintage postcards inscribed with handwritten notes, evocative messages that capture a thought, an expression, a concern, a
... En savoir plus
Along the Wissahickon Creek

par Andrew Mark Herman ...

Collections series Postcard History Series
Originally called Wisauksicken and Wisamickon by the Lenni Lenape tribe of southeastern Pennsylvania, the creek was renamed Wissahickon by European settlers in the late 1600s. The Wissahickon, beginning as a small stream fed by underground springs in central Montgomery County, winds its way down into a breathtaking valley in Philadelphia's Fairmount Park before entering the Schuylkill River. Rich ... En savoir plus

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Originally called Wisauksicken and Wisamickon by the Lenni Lenape tribe of southeastern Pennsylvania, the creek was renamed Wissahickon by European settlers in the late 1600s. The Wissahickon, beginning as a small stream fed by underground springs in central Montgomery County, winds its way down into a breathtaking valley in Philadelphia's Fairmount Park before entering the Schuylkill River. Rich
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Naughty Noir: French Risque Postcards that Push the Boundaries. Explicit Edition

par Igor Boyko ...

Embark on an exhilarating odyssey through the sensuous streets of Belle Époque Paris with Naughty Noir: French Risque Postcards that Push the Boundaries, a scintillating dive into the world of vintage erotica. This captivating book, a delightful fusion of risque women's clothes and nude photography, invites you to unravel the origins of French postcards that scandalized the era. Beginning with the ... En savoir plus

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Embark on an exhilarating odyssey through the sensuous streets of Belle Époque Paris with Naughty Noir: French Risque Postcards that Push the Boundaries, a scintillating dive into the world of vintage erotica. This captivating book, a delightful fusion of risque women's clothes and nude photography, invites you to unravel the origins of French postcards that scandalized the era. Beginning with the
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Authorized Images

Volume 3

par Greg Gatenby ...

Collections Livre 3 - Authorized Images: Famous Authors Seen Through Antique and Vintage Postcards, Omnibus Edition
The Authorized Images Famous Authors Seen Through Antique and Vintage Postcards: Omnibus Edition is Comprised of 5 VolumesVolume 3 of Authorized Images features extensively illustrated profiles of Robert Burns, Friedrich Schiller, and Lord Byron along with 13 others.Authors profiled in Authorized Images Volume 3:Aeschylus (525-455 BC)Pietro Aretino (1492-1556)Luís de Camões (ca 1524-1580)Jean de ... En savoir plus

$39.59 CAD

The Authorized Images Famous Authors Seen Through Antique and Vintage Postcards: Omnibus Edition is Comprised of 5 VolumesVolume 3 of Authorized Images features extensively illustrated profiles of Robert Burns, Friedrich Schiller, and Lord Byron along with 13 others.Authors profiled in Authorized Images Volume 3:Aeschylus (525-455 BC)Pietro Aretino (1492-1556)Luís de Camões (ca 1524-1580)Jean de
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Authorized Images, Famous Authors Seen Through Antique and Vintage Postcards

Dante Alighieri

par Gatenby ...

Collections Livre 1 - Authorized Images: Famous Authors Seen Through Antique and Vintage Postcards, Spotlight Edition
Authorized Images Famous Authors Seen Through Antique and Vintage Postcards: Dante AlighieriDante Alighieri :A huge selection of vintage images from the 1890's up to the 1960's. The postcards show the man alone as imagined by a variety of artists, with his great love Beatrice, and even as an advocate of the fascist cause in WWII. With extensive biographical text and captions giving dates and ... En savoir plus

$15.11 CAD

Authorized Images Famous Authors Seen Through Antique and Vintage Postcards: Dante AlighieriDante Alighieri :A huge selection of vintage images from the 1890's up to the 1960's. The postcards show the man alone as imagined by a variety of artists, with his great love Beatrice, and even as an advocate of the fascist cause in WWII. With extensive biographical text and captions giving dates and
... En savoir plus
Corallo

par Elisabetta Beneforti ...

"Creare è ricomporre", è stato detto. Parole singole o aggregate in frasi, immagini,suoni e sfumature, tutto viene scomposto per rinnovate composizioni. La bellezza degliarchivi: quanto si scrive finisce immancabilmente lì, armadi pieni di vestiti daindossare. Si procede a caso, anche se guardando bene non è mai un caso. Finalmentesi raccolgono i grappoli maturi in vendemmie fuori stagione e se ne ... En savoir plus

$7.99 CAD

"Creare è ricomporre", è stato detto. Parole singole o aggregate in frasi, immagini,suoni e sfumature, tutto viene scomposto per rinnovate composizioni. La bellezza degliarchivi: quanto si scrive finisce immancabilmente lì, armadi pieni di vestiti daindossare. Si procede a caso, anche se guardando bene non è mai un caso. Finalmentesi raccolgono i grappoli maturi in vendemmie fuori stagione e se ne
... En savoir plus
Malden

par Malden Historical Society ...

Collections series Postcard History Series
By the turn of the 20th century, Malden had become a fairly large city and was home to wealthy families, immigrants, and workers. Farms disappeared as factories and businesses of all types and sizes grew. Elisha Converse, the city's first mayor and founder of the Boston Rubber Shoe Company, left his mark on Malden by funding a public library and hospital and designating land for development of ... En savoir plus

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By the turn of the 20th century, Malden had become a fairly large city and was home to wealthy families, immigrants, and workers. Farms disappeared as factories and businesses of all types and sizes grew. Elisha Converse, the city's first mayor and founder of the Boston Rubber Shoe Company, left his mark on Malden by funding a public library and hospital and designating land for development of
... En savoir plus
Tennessee Valley Authority in Vintage Postcards

par Mark Allen Stevenson ...

Collections series Postcard History Series
Created by the federal government in 1933 to revitalize a region twice the size of New England, the Tennessee Valley Authority began as an experiment of unprecedented proportions. Seen here through picture postcards, the dramatic achievements of the TVA take on a personal aspect, as individuals visit the hydroelectric projects and enjoy the newly created recreational opportunities. Tangible ... En savoir plus

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Created by the federal government in 1933 to revitalize a region twice the size of New England, the Tennessee Valley Authority began as an experiment of unprecedented proportions. Seen here through picture postcards, the dramatic achievements of the TVA take on a personal aspect, as individuals visit the hydroelectric projects and enjoy the newly created recreational opportunities. Tangible
... En savoir plus
La Crosse

par Laura Godden, Paul Beck ...

Collections series Postcard History Series
La Crosse is situated between the Mississippi River and the picturesque bluffs of the Driftless Area. Founded in the 1840s, La Crosse's location at the intersection of three rivers attracted entrepreneurs. Fertile farmlands, scenic coulees, and prosperous industries enticed adventurous East Coasters and immigrants to settle in the area. From the 1850s to early 1900s, a boomtown atmosphere shaped ... En savoir plus

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La Crosse is situated between the Mississippi River and the picturesque bluffs of the Driftless Area. Founded in the 1840s, La Crosse's location at the intersection of three rivers attracted entrepreneurs. Fertile farmlands, scenic coulees, and prosperous industries enticed adventurous East Coasters and immigrants to settle in the area. From the 1850s to early 1900s, a boomtown atmosphere shaped
... En savoir plus
Along Ohio's Historic Route 20

par Michael J. Till ...

Collections series Postcard History Series
Route 20 was named a federal highway in 1926, and for the first half of the 20th century it was the most important east-west road across northern Ohio. Extending from the Pennsylvania border east of Conneaut to its western terminus with Indiana, it made Ohio the connecting link between Northeastern and Midwestern states. Fortunately, Route 20 has remained virtually intact and can be traveled much ... En savoir plus

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Route 20 was named a federal highway in 1926, and for the first half of the 20th century it was the most important east-west road across northern Ohio. Extending from the Pennsylvania border east of Conneaut to its western terminus with Indiana, it made Ohio the connecting link between Northeastern and Midwestern states. Fortunately, Route 20 has remained virtually intact and can be traveled much
... En savoir plus
San Francisco

par Robert W. Bowen ...

Collections series Postcard History Series
The golden age of postcards coincided with several momentous events in San Francisco history, including a major earthquake and fire destroying over one third of the city, rapid reconstruction, strikes, political upheaval, parades, festivals, and a world's fair. From World War I through World War II, jazz-age San Francisco experienced a building boom of houses, skyscrapers, and engineering marvels ... En savoir plus

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The golden age of postcards coincided with several momentous events in San Francisco history, including a major earthquake and fire destroying over one third of the city, rapid reconstruction, strikes, political upheaval, parades, festivals, and a world's fair. From World War I through World War II, jazz-age San Francisco experienced a building boom of houses, skyscrapers, and engineering marvels
... En savoir plus
Winter Park in Vintage Postcards

par Robin Chapman ...

Collections series Postcard History Series
The perfume of the orange blossoms . . . the beauty of every scene, combine to make me wonder whether I am not in Paradise,' wrote one visitor to Winter Park, Florida, in 1918. Just five miles north of Orlando, Winter Park's oak-lined brick streets and its quiet lakes have been attracting visitors since the late 19th century, when U.S. president Chester A. Arthur declared, 'This is the prettiest ... En savoir plus

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The perfume of the orange blossoms . . . the beauty of every scene, combine to make me wonder whether I am not in Paradise,' wrote one visitor to Winter Park, Florida, in 1918. Just five miles north of Orlando, Winter Park's oak-lined brick streets and its quiet lakes have been attracting visitors since the late 19th century, when U.S. president Chester A. Arthur declared, 'This is the prettiest
... En savoir plus
Watertown

par W. F. Jannke III ...

Collections series Postcard History Series
The ever-changing face of Watertown is captured in this fascinating collection of postcard images dating from the early 1900s to the present. The postcards in this book come primarily from the extensive collection of W. F. Jannke III. He has presented an entertaining history of the city, from the changing face of its business district to the different forms of recreation once enjoyed by its ... En savoir plus

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The ever-changing face of Watertown is captured in this fascinating collection of postcard images dating from the early 1900s to the present. The postcards in this book come primarily from the extensive collection of W. F. Jannke III. He has presented an entertaining history of the city, from the changing face of its business district to the different forms of recreation once enjoyed by its
... En savoir plus
Wilkes-Barre

par Elena Castrignano ...

Collections series Postcard History Series
Wilkes-Barre, located along the Susquehanna River in the Wyoming Valley, is the county seat of Luzerne County. The city was founded in 1769 by John Durkee and was named for John Wilkes and Isaac Barr', both members of the British Parliament and supporters of the Colonists' fight for liberty. The city was incorporated as a borough in 1806 and as a city in 1871. Wilkes-Barre has undergone many ... En savoir plus

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Wilkes-Barre, located along the Susquehanna River in the Wyoming Valley, is the county seat of Luzerne County. The city was founded in 1769 by John Durkee and was named for John Wilkes and Isaac Barr', both members of the British Parliament and supporters of the Colonists' fight for liberty. The city was incorporated as a borough in 1806 and as a city in 1871. Wilkes-Barre has undergone many
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Amarillo

par Ron Smith ...

Collections series Postcard History Series
Many people are surprised to learn that the city of Amarillo was actually founded twice. Originally settled by J. T. Berry in April 1887 and known as Oneida, the site of the town was located on such low ground that many residents feared it was susceptible to flooding. In 1888, one concerned resident named Henry B. Sanborn began buying land a mile east of the site as a potential place to relocate ... En savoir plus

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Many people are surprised to learn that the city of Amarillo was actually founded twice. Originally settled by J. T. Berry in April 1887 and known as Oneida, the site of the town was located on such low ground that many residents feared it was susceptible to flooding. In 1888, one concerned resident named Henry B. Sanborn began buying land a mile east of the site as a potential place to relocate
... En savoir plus
Virginia Beach in Vintage Postcards

par Alpheus J. Chewning ...

Collections series Postcard History Series
First visited by English settlers in 1607, Virginia Beach has been a popular tourist destination ever since. The sea, sand, and sun are the most popular attractions, but throughout history the city has also been known for its unique architecture. The first geodesic dome built in the United States, designed by Buckminster Fuller, was the city's convention center for many years. The Cavalier Hotel, ... En savoir plus

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First visited by English settlers in 1607, Virginia Beach has been a popular tourist destination ever since. The sea, sand, and sun are the most popular attractions, but throughout history the city has also been known for its unique architecture. The first geodesic dome built in the United States, designed by Buckminster Fuller, was the city's convention center for many years. The Cavalier Hotel,
... En savoir plus
Romance in the Margins Later-Life Yearnings and the Art of Remembering

par Barbara Laughlin ...

Do you find yourself longing for the warmth of courtship, but unsure how to make desire feel alive again in a body that the world treats as invisible?Later-Life Yearnings and the Art of Remembering shows you how to turn memory into a living practice. This book centers the interior life of an older woman who still wants romance, tenderness, and erotic imagination. It treats recollection as creative ... En savoir plus

$2.99 CAD

Do you find yourself longing for the warmth of courtship, but unsure how to make desire feel alive again in a body that the world treats as invisible?Later-Life Yearnings and the Art of Remembering shows you how to turn memory into a living practice. This book centers the interior life of an older woman who still wants romance, tenderness, and erotic imagination. It treats recollection as creative
... En savoir plus
God Jul

A Swedish Christmas

par Anders Neumuller ...

Explore the history, customs, and folklore of Swedish Christmas with this collection of 300 colorful postcards dating back to the 1800s.The charm, warmth, and beauty of a Swedish Christmas is captured in this remarkable collection of 300 colorful, fun, and historic postcards dating back to the 1800s. Each postcard reveals the magic behind Christmas and of Scandinavian tradition and folklore. Learn ... En savoir plus

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Explore the history, customs, and folklore of Swedish Christmas with this collection of 300 colorful postcards dating back to the 1800s.The charm, warmth, and beauty of a Swedish Christmas is captured in this remarkable collection of 300 colorful, fun, and historic postcards dating back to the 1800s. Each postcard reveals the magic behind Christmas and of Scandinavian tradition and folklore. Learn
... En savoir plus
San Luis Obispo and Cal Poly in Vintage Postcards

par Thomas Maxwell-Long ...

Collections series Postcard History Series
Along the California coastline lies the community of San Luis Obispo; a town just as rich in history as it is in beauty. Situated almost directly between Los Angeles and San Francisco, San Luis Obispo was first inhabited by the Chumash and Salinan Indians in 1400 B.C. It took almost 3,000 years before its majestic landscape was encountered byEuropean explorers. ... En savoir plus

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Along the California coastline lies the community of San Luis Obispo; a town just as rich in history as it is in beauty. Situated almost directly between Los Angeles and San Francisco, San Luis Obispo was first inhabited by the Chumash and Salinan Indians in 1400 B.C. It took almost 3,000 years before its majestic landscape was encountered byEuropean explorers.
... En savoir plus
Augusta

par Roger A. Madore ...

Collections series Postcard History Series
Built in 1754 on the eastern bank of the Kennebec River, Fort Western became one of the first permanent settlements in what would eventually become Augusta and, in 1827, the capital of Maine. Through innovations in publishing by Gannett & Morse and Vickery & Hill, textiles by the Edwards Manufacturing Company, and lumber production along the Kennebec, Augusta thrived and prospered. Water Street ... En savoir plus

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Built in 1754 on the eastern bank of the Kennebec River, Fort Western became one of the first permanent settlements in what would eventually become Augusta and, in 1827, the capital of Maine. Through innovations in publishing by Gannett & Morse and Vickery & Hill, textiles by the Edwards Manufacturing Company, and lumber production along the Kennebec, Augusta thrived and prospered. Water Street
... En savoir plus
Saugerties

par Marjorie Fallows Block ...

Collections series Postcard History Series
Saugerties, nestled between Esopus Creek and the Hudson River on one side and the Catskill Mountains on the other, is an old village first settled by the Dutch. Following the opening of the Erie Canal, industrialist Henry Barclay set into motion plans to use the area's waterpower to turn Saugerties into an industrial community. The village became home to the Ulster Iron Works and Barclay's paper ... En savoir plus

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Saugerties, nestled between Esopus Creek and the Hudson River on one side and the Catskill Mountains on the other, is an old village first settled by the Dutch. Following the opening of the Erie Canal, industrialist Henry Barclay set into motion plans to use the area's waterpower to turn Saugerties into an industrial community. The village became home to the Ulster Iron Works and Barclay's paper
... En savoir plus
Vanishing Los Angeles County

par Cory Stargel, Sarah Stargel ...

Collections series Postcard History Series
Home to more than 10 million people, modern Los Angeles County bears little resemblance to the largely agricultural landscape, dotted with small towns, of just over a century ago. Los Angeles County has surged forward on a path of phenomenal growth and constant transformation. Over this course, much of what was both famous and familiar to Angelenos 100 or even 50 years ago has been lost in the ... En savoir plus

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Home to more than 10 million people, modern Los Angeles County bears little resemblance to the largely agricultural landscape, dotted with small towns, of just over a century ago. Los Angeles County has surged forward on a path of phenomenal growth and constant transformation. Over this course, much of what was both famous and familiar to Angelenos 100 or even 50 years ago has been lost in the
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Seattle

par Mark Sundquist ...

Collections series Postcard History Series
The Puget Sound region was inhabited by Native Americans for thousands of years before settlers arrived. After initially landing at Alki Beach in West Seattle, the Denny Party established a settlement on the eastern shores of Elliott Bay in 1852. For years, the cultural and commercial life centered around Yesler's Wharf and Sawmill. The city grew rapidly following the 1870s after the discovery of ... En savoir plus

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The Puget Sound region was inhabited by Native Americans for thousands of years before settlers arrived. After initially landing at Alki Beach in West Seattle, the Denny Party established a settlement on the eastern shores of Elliott Bay in 1852. For years, the cultural and commercial life centered around Yesler's Wharf and Sawmill. The city grew rapidly following the 1870s after the discovery of
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