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The LEGO Story

How a Little Toy Sparked the World’s Imagination

by Jens Andersen ...

An International Bestseller“Absolutely essential reading for every LEGO fan.” —BlocksThe definitive history of LEGO, based on unprecedented access to the company’s archives and rare interviews with the founding family who still owns the company"This book tells the story of how my family built the LEGO brand." —Kjeld Kirk Kristiansen, former President/CEO of the LEGO Group and 3rd generation ... Read more

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An International Bestseller“Absolutely essential reading for every LEGO fan.” —BlocksThe definitive history of LEGO, based on unprecedented access to the company’s archives and rare interviews with the founding family who still owns the company"This book tells the story of how my family built the LEGO brand." —Kjeld Kirk Kristiansen, former President/CEO of the LEGO Group and 3rd generation
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The A-Z of Commodore Amiga Games: Volume 2

by Kieren Hawken ...

Series Book 37 - The A-Z of Retro Gaming
The A-Z of Commodore Amiga Games: Volume 2 features reviews of three different games for each letter of the alphabet. The games range from the very earliest releases in the mid 80s to the modern homebrew games of today. This book shows you just how diverse the library of titles is for the Amiga range and how it became one of the most popular home computers of all time. ... Read more

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The A-Z of Commodore Amiga Games: Volume 2 features reviews of three different games for each letter of the alphabet. The games range from the very earliest releases in the mid 80s to the modern homebrew games of today. This book shows you just how diverse the library of titles is for the Amiga range and how it became one of the most popular home computers of all time.
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Moby-Duck

The True Story of 28,800 Bath Toys Lost at Sea & of the Beachcombers, Oceanographers, Environmentalists & Fools Including the Author Who Went in Search of Them

by Donovan Hohn ...

Selected by The New York Times Book Review as a Notable Book of the Year A revelatory tale of science, adventure, and modern myth.When the writer Donovan Hohn heard of the mysterious loss of thousands of bath toys at sea, he figured he would interview a few oceanographers, talk to a few beachcombers, and read up on Arctic science and geography. But questions can be like ocean currents: wade in too ... Read more

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Selected by The New York Times Book Review as a Notable Book of the Year A revelatory tale of science, adventure, and modern myth.When the writer Donovan Hohn heard of the mysterious loss of thousands of bath toys at sea, he figured he would interview a few oceanographers, talk to a few beachcombers, and read up on Arctic science and geography. But questions can be like ocean currents: wade in too
... Read more
Barbie and Ruth

The Story of the World's Most Famous Doll and the Woman Who Created Her

by Robin Gerber ...

“Barbie and her creator, the sharp-elbowed gal who built the biggest toy company, have a story to tell.” —TimeBarbie and Ruth is the remarkable true story of the world’s most famous toy and the woman who created her. It is a fascinating account of how one visionary woman and her product changed an industry and sparked a lasting debate about women’s roles. At once a business book, a colorful ... Read more

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“Barbie and her creator, the sharp-elbowed gal who built the biggest toy company, have a story to tell.” —TimeBarbie and Ruth is the remarkable true story of the world’s most famous toy and the woman who created her. It is a fascinating account of how one visionary woman and her product changed an industry and sparked a lasting debate about women’s roles. At once a business book, a colorful
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LEGO Space: 1978-1992

by LEGO, Tim Johnson ...

**EXPLORE THE HISTORY OF LEGO® SPACE!An oversized full-color hardcover volume exploring the birth and early life of LEGO Space—the iconic toy line that inspired imagination and exploration the world over!**LEGO toys have sparked creativity and joy for generations, delighting families with each and every new connection. Now, LEGO Space: 1978–1992 explores the latter half of the twentieth century ... Read more

$29.99 USD

**EXPLORE THE HISTORY OF LEGO® SPACE!An oversized full-color hardcover volume exploring the birth and early life of LEGO Space—the iconic toy line that inspired imagination and exploration the world over!**LEGO toys have sparked creativity and joy for generations, delighting families with each and every new connection. Now, LEGO Space: 1978–1992 explores the latter half of the twentieth century
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Ultimate LEGO Star Wars

by Andrew Becraft, Chris Malloy ...

The definitive guide to the LEGO® Star Wars™ universe, showcasing the vast collection of LEGO Star Wars sets and minifigures released over the last 20 years.This is a complete, unrivaled encyclopedia of the LEGO Star Wars theme. Fans will have an all-encompassing companion to the LEGO Star Wars cultural phenomenon. Produced in large format and featuring beautiful imagery, this is an indispensable ... Read more

$14.99 USD

The definitive guide to the LEGO® Star Wars™ universe, showcasing the vast collection of LEGO Star Wars sets and minifigures released over the last 20 years.This is a complete, unrivaled encyclopedia of the LEGO Star Wars theme. Fans will have an all-encompassing companion to the LEGO Star Wars cultural phenomenon. Produced in large format and featuring beautiful imagery, this is an indispensable
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The A-Z of Commodore 64 Games: Volume 2

by Kieren Hawken ...

The A-Z of Commodore 64 Games: Volume 2 features reviews of three different games for each letter of the alphabet. The games range from the very earliest releases in the early 80s to the modern homebrew games of today. This book shows you just how diverse the library of titles is for the Commodore 64 computer and how it became one of the most popular computers of all time. ... Read more

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The A-Z of Commodore 64 Games: Volume 2 features reviews of three different games for each letter of the alphabet. The games range from the very earliest releases in the early 80s to the modern homebrew games of today. This book shows you just how diverse the library of titles is for the Commodore 64 computer and how it became one of the most popular computers of all time.
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The A-Z of Commodore 64 Games: Volume 1

by Kieren Hawken ...

Series Book 24 - The A-Z of Retro Gaming
The A-Z of Commodore 64 Games features reviews of three different games for each letter of the alphabet. The games range from the very earliest releases in the early 80s to the modern homebrew games of today. This book shows you just how diverse the library of titles is for the Commodore 64 computer and how it became one of the most popular computers of all time. ... Read more

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The A-Z of Commodore 64 Games features reviews of three different games for each letter of the alphabet. The games range from the very earliest releases in the early 80s to the modern homebrew games of today. This book shows you just how diverse the library of titles is for the Commodore 64 computer and how it became one of the most popular computers of all time.
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The A-Z of Nintendo Game Boy Games: Volume 1

by Kieren Hawken ...

Series Book 12 - The A-Z of Retro Gaming
The A-Z of Nintendo Game Boy Games: Volume 1 features reviews of three different games for each letter of the alphabet. The games range from the very earliest releases in 1989 to the modern homebrew games of today. This book shows you just how diverse the library of titles is for the Nintendo Game Boy and how it became one of the most popular consoles of all-time. ... Read more

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The A-Z of Nintendo Game Boy Games: Volume 1 features reviews of three different games for each letter of the alphabet. The games range from the very earliest releases in 1989 to the modern homebrew games of today. This book shows you just how diverse the library of titles is for the Nintendo Game Boy and how it became one of the most popular consoles of all-time.
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Farnell Teddy Bears

by Kathy Martin ...

Series series British Collectable Toys Series
One of the world's foremost teddy bear experts delves into the history of the famous brand that inspired Winnie-the-Pooh.The family firm of J. K. Farnell & Co. Ltd. occupies a position of unparalleled importance in British soft toy history, firstly because it was the very first British toy company to manufacture teddy bears, and also because it created the actual bear that inspired A. A. Milne to ... Read more

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One of the world's foremost teddy bear experts delves into the history of the famous brand that inspired Winnie-the-Pooh.The family firm of J. K. Farnell & Co. Ltd. occupies a position of unparalleled importance in British soft toy history, firstly because it was the very first British toy company to manufacture teddy bears, and also because it created the actual bear that inspired A. A. Milne to
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Playmakers

The Jewish Entrepreneurs Who Created the Toy Industry in America

by Michael Kimmel ...

The untold story of the first-generation Jewish American toymakers who literally manufactured “the century of the child.”In 1902, Morris and Rose Michtom invented the Teddy Bear—bound by clothing scraps, stuffed with sawdust, and given button eyes with a sad, longing expression—in the back room of their Brooklyn candy store. Together they launched the Ideal Toy Corporation, joining a set of other ... Read more

$20.24 USD

The untold story of the first-generation Jewish American toymakers who literally manufactured “the century of the child.”In 1902, Morris and Rose Michtom invented the Teddy Bear—bound by clothing scraps, stuffed with sawdust, and given button eyes with a sad, longing expression—in the back room of their Brooklyn candy store. Together they launched the Ideal Toy Corporation, joining a set of other
... Read more
Brick Flicks

A Comprehensive Guide to Making Your Own Stop-Motion LEGO Movies

by Sarah Herman ...

Ideal choice for fans of the LEGO movie who want to try stop-motion animation in their own moviesProvides practical tips on how to film using stop-motion animationProfessional advice on art, lighting, effects, and moreDid you love the LEGO movie? Are you inspired by Alfred Hitchcock and other professional filmmakers? Would you like to learn how to use the LEGO blocks in your house for more than ... Read more

$13.99 USD

Ideal choice for fans of the LEGO movie who want to try stop-motion animation in their own moviesProvides practical tips on how to film using stop-motion animationProfessional advice on art, lighting, effects, and moreDid you love the LEGO movie? Are you inspired by Alfred Hitchcock and other professional filmmakers? Would you like to learn how to use the LEGO blocks in your house for more than
... Read more
Hot Wheels: Garage of Legends

A Photographic Guide to Life-Size Versions of Your Favorite Die-Cast Cars

by Weldon Owen ...

"Each car is featured in large, exceptionally fine photos, which show off the lines and details of these fabulous fantasy vehicles, both inside and out." — Classic AmericanEvery year, the legendary Hot Wheels toy company holds its "Garage of Legends" contest, in which fans around America compete to have their unique concept car be the next added to the collection. The contest winners and other ... Read more

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"Each car is featured in large, exceptionally fine photos, which show off the lines and details of these fabulous fantasy vehicles, both inside and out." — Classic AmericanEvery year, the legendary Hot Wheels toy company holds its "Garage of Legends" contest, in which fans around America compete to have their unique concept car be the next added to the collection. The contest winners and other
... Read more
Life in Miniature

A History of Dolls' Houses

by Nicola Lisle ...

A "comprehensive and enjoyable" guide to the centuries-long history of dolls' houses and how they illuminate our past ( Books Monthly).Dolls' houses are tiny slices of social history that give us a fascinating glimpse into domestic life over the last three hundred years. Through text and photos, Nicola Lisle explores the origins and history of dolls' houses and their furnishings, from the earliest ... Read more

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A "comprehensive and enjoyable" guide to the centuries-long history of dolls' houses and how they illuminate our past ( Books Monthly).Dolls' houses are tiny slices of social history that give us a fascinating glimpse into domestic life over the last three hundred years. Through text and photos, Nicola Lisle explores the origins and history of dolls' houses and their furnishings, from the earliest
... Read more
It's All About The Nerf

by Randall M. Rueff ...

It's All About The Nerf Created by Randall M. Rueff - K9RMR 7-29-2020 A.D. ... Read more

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It's All About The Nerf Created by Randall M. Rueff - K9RMR 7-29-2020 A.D.
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Toys of the 50s 60s and 70s

by Kate Roberts, Adam Scher ...

Toys from the 1950s, '60s, and '70s capture the joy of play and the pure fun of being a kid. But beneath those iconic names are rich veins of nostalgia, memory, and history. These toys—and the stories of the kids, parents, child-rearing experts, inventors, manufacturers, and advertisers they affected—reflect the dynamism of American life.Senior exhibit developer and best-selling author Kate ... Read more

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Toys from the 1950s, '60s, and '70s capture the joy of play and the pure fun of being a kid. But beneath those iconic names are rich veins of nostalgia, memory, and history. These toys—and the stories of the kids, parents, child-rearing experts, inventors, manufacturers, and advertisers they affected—reflect the dynamism of American life.Senior exhibit developer and best-selling author Kate
... Read more
The A-Z of Commodore Amiga Games: Volume 1

by Kieren Hawken ...

The A-Z of Commodore Amiga Games: Volume 1 features reviews of three different games for each letter of the alphabet. The games range from the very earliest releases in the mid 80s to the modern homebrew games of today. This book shows you just how diverse the library of titles is for the Amiga range and how it became one of the most popular home computers of all time. ... Read more

$2.69 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

The A-Z of Commodore Amiga Games: Volume 1 features reviews of three different games for each letter of the alphabet. The games range from the very earliest releases in the mid 80s to the modern homebrew games of today. This book shows you just how diverse the library of titles is for the Amiga range and how it became one of the most popular home computers of all time.
... Read more
The A-Z of Amstrad CPC Games: Volume 1

by Kieren Hawken ...

Series Book 28 - The A-Z of Retro Gaming
The A-Z of Amstrad CPC Games: Volume 1 features reviews of three different games for each letter of the alphabet. The games range from the very earliest releases at the start of the eighties to the modern homebrew games of today. This book shows you just how diverse the library of titles is for the Amstrad CPC and how it became one of the most popular European computers. ... Read more

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The A-Z of Amstrad CPC Games: Volume 1 features reviews of three different games for each letter of the alphabet. The games range from the very earliest releases at the start of the eighties to the modern homebrew games of today. This book shows you just how diverse the library of titles is for the Amstrad CPC and how it became one of the most popular European computers.
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The A-Z of MSX Games: Volume 1

by Kieren Hawken ...

Series Book 30 - The A-Z of Retro Gaming
The A-Z of MSX Games: Volume 1 features reviews of three different games for each letter of the alphabet. The games range from the very earliest releases at the start of the eighties to the modern homebrew games of today. This book shows you just how diverse the library of titles is for the MSX and how it helped revolutionise the home computer market in Japan and parts of Europe. ... Read more

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The A-Z of MSX Games: Volume 1 features reviews of three different games for each letter of the alphabet. The games range from the very earliest releases at the start of the eighties to the modern homebrew games of today. This book shows you just how diverse the library of titles is for the MSX and how it helped revolutionise the home computer market in Japan and parts of Europe.
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Just Teddy Bear Photos! Big Book of Photographs & Pictures of Teddy Bears, Vol. 1

by Big Book of Photos ...

This is a wonderful collection of 30 high-quality color images produced by a series of today's professional photographers. Enjoy and be inspired! ... Read more

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This is a wonderful collection of 30 high-quality color images produced by a series of today's professional photographers. Enjoy and be inspired!
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The A-Z of Atari Jaguar Games: Volume 1

by Kieren Hawken ...

Series Book 7 - The A-Z of Retro Gaming
The A-Z of Atari Jaguar Games: Volume 1 features reviews of three different games for each letter of the alphabet. The games range from the very earliest releases in 1993 to the modern homebrew games of today. This book shows you just how diverse the library of titles is for this highly collectable console and how it doesn’t deserve the poor reputation that many people quote. ... Read more

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The A-Z of Atari Jaguar Games: Volume 1 features reviews of three different games for each letter of the alphabet. The games range from the very earliest releases in 1993 to the modern homebrew games of today. This book shows you just how diverse the library of titles is for this highly collectable console and how it doesn’t deserve the poor reputation that many people quote.
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The A-Z of Atari 2600 Games: Volume 2

by Kieren Hawken ...

Series Book 2 - The A-Z of Retro Gaming
The A-Z of Atari 2600 Games: Volume 2 features reviews of three different games for each letter of the alphabet. The games range from the very earliest releases in the 70s to the modern homebrew games of today. This book shows you just how diverse the library of titles is for the Atari 2600 and how it became one of the best selling consoles of all time. ... Read more

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The A-Z of Atari 2600 Games: Volume 2 features reviews of three different games for each letter of the alphabet. The games range from the very earliest releases in the 70s to the modern homebrew games of today. This book shows you just how diverse the library of titles is for the Atari 2600 and how it became one of the best selling consoles of all time.
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Collecting PEZ Dispensers

by Russel Ison ...

Arguably, PEZ dispenser collecting is not a worldwide hobby. But to those countries where they are popular and collected, some of them are highly prized from vintage to modern limited editions and as such. Still think of them as nothing more than children's candies that are packaged in some sort of toy or dispenser? Think again, they can fetch thousands of dollars in value depending on how rare ... Read more

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Arguably, PEZ dispenser collecting is not a worldwide hobby. But to those countries where they are popular and collected, some of them are highly prized from vintage to modern limited editions and as such. Still think of them as nothing more than children's candies that are packaged in some sort of toy or dispenser? Think again, they can fetch thousands of dollars in value depending on how rare
... Read more
Tank Craft 49 Panther Medium Tank

German Army and Waffen-SS Units - Berlin, 1945

by Dennis Oliver ...

The Panther tank's late-war service reveals how stubborn defense enabled renewed industrial output and effective armored power.By the end of 1944 the Wehrmacht had been pushed back to the borders of Germany and the Army's defensive efforts increasingly relied on ad-hoc units scraped together from depleted tank and infantry formations. Despite the dire strategic situation and the ever-crumbling ... Read more

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The Panther tank's late-war service reveals how stubborn defense enabled renewed industrial output and effective armored power.By the end of 1944 the Wehrmacht had been pushed back to the borders of Germany and the Army's defensive efforts increasingly relied on ad-hoc units scraped together from depleted tank and infantry formations. Despite the dire strategic situation and the ever-crumbling
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