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Cap Guns: With Values
James L. Dundas Manufacturer: Schiffer Publishing ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback ASIN: 0887409601 |
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This new book is everything the toy gun collector could ever wish for, with over 600 full-color photographs of cap guns and gun accessories and a current value guide! Cap guns have been mass-produced since the post-Civil War era, made of wood, lead and iron. Designs were unusual; some guns pictured in this book even had two-and three-dimensional figures, or were animated with moving figures! In the 20th century toy guns became realistic models, of cast iron, wood, composition, and plastic. Since 1950, most toy cap guns continue to be made of plastic or die-cast material. Cap guns from the Baby Boomer era of 1940-1965 are currently the most popular with collectors. Guns shown in this book reveal the public fascination with cowboys and westerns, from Roy Rogers and Gene Autry to Hopalong Cassidy and the Lone Ranger. The glamorous guns of this period featured character names, shiny finishes, fancy plastic grips, and holster sets with sparkling stones and studs. Interest in toy guns has grown tremendously in the past few years. Demand far exceeds what is currently available for purchase as cap guns become one of the hottest collectibles among antique toy enthusiasts.Customer Reviews:
Collecting Cap Guns........2007-03-31
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Animal Puzzles for the Scroll Saw: 30 Projects in Wood
Judy Peterson , and Dave Peterson Manufacturer: Fox Chapel Publishing ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback Similar Items:
ASIN: 1565232550 |
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Scroll Saw Puzzle Patterns
Patrick Spielman , and Patricia Spielman Manufacturer: Sterling ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback Similar Items:
ASIN: 080696586X |
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Excellent Pattern Collection.......2005-04-24
Book That Keeps On Giving.......2003-01-07
Good fun!.......2002-01-01
Can't wait to give away these puzzles!.......2000-02-25
Excellent for the beginner to advanced hobbist.......1998-06-29
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Fantasy & Legend Scroll Saw Puzzles
Judy Peterson , and Dave Peterson Manufacturer: Fox Chapel Publishing ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback Similar Items:
ASIN: 1565232569 |
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Scroll Saw Art Puzzles
Tony Burns , and June Burns Manufacturer: Fox Chapel Publishing Company ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback Similar Items:
ASIN: 1565231163 |
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Thirty-two detailed patterns with photos show woodworkers how to make fun, beautiful, and lasting puzzles. Tips on picking the right saw and blades, selecting the wood, laying out the pattern, and preparing to cut get woodworkers started. This book presents patterns including Noah's Ark, Cat and Kittens, Santa with Tree, Bunnies, Eagle in Flight, and dozens more.Customer Reviews:
A lot of fun.......2002-04-17
I've made over 3/4 of the puzzles in this book since I got it.
They make great little gifts. They are great ornamentation
for your desktop.
Well illustrated with a straightforward introduction to the
projects. I had no problem, as a beginner scroll sawyer,
tackling these fun puzzles.
They are specifically designed to be made out of scrap pieces
of wood from other projects. They are a great way to use up
an odd piece here or there.
I look forward to more designs and books by the same author(s).
ps - I find the designs much more creative and appealing than
the ones in the Spielman books.
Beginning Scroll Saw Puzzle Book.......2001-03-07
Easy does it.......2000-06-21
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Fontainebleau : The House of Kings (en anglais)
Vincent Droguet , and David Bordes Manufacturer: Huitieme Jour ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback ASIN: 291411916X |
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School of Fontainebleau (Masters of Graphic Art)
Henri Zerner Manufacturer: Thames & Hudson Ltd ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover ASIN: 050035006X |
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The Fontainebleau Fan (Zebra Regency Romance)
Hinshaw Victoria Manufacturer: Zebra ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback ASIN: 0821774042 |
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Lots of fun, just what the doctor ordered.......2002-11-22
A very good first Regency.......2002-11-08
three wonderful charactersin search of a more exciting plot.......2002-08-22
Miss Meg Haywood and her family have had the misfortune of falling on some rather hard times indeed. And it has been Meg's artistic talent that has more or less kept poverty at bay. Now, however, she has unwittingly gotten herself involved in an antique's swindling scheme. Meg and her sister, Olivia, have been stitching and hand-painting fans, little realising that their fans were being sold as antiques by their unscrupulous friend. Upon discovering that their copy of the Fontainebleau Fan (supposedly once a prized possession of Madame de Pompadour), was sold to the Earl of Wakefield as the real thing, both Meg and Olivia make for London in order to rectify the error. The earl however turns out to be an arrogant and supercilious beast, who believing that the sister are swindlers, takes them to Berkshire, in order to meet his grandmother (for whom he had bought the fan) so that the sisters can retrieve the false fan and exchange for the real one. (Not that he really believes that this is what the sisters actually mean to do.)
Once at Berkshire, the sisters meet the earl's grandmother, who takes to the sisters immediately. And taken by Meg's obvious talent, the countess offers Meg the commission of redecorating her conservatory. Needing the money desperately, Meg agrees to undertake the redecorating of the room. But she also privately resolves to stay out of the high and mighty earl's way. Likewise the earl also resolves to stay out of the way of the pretty young artist who so obviously holds him in disdain. What neither the earl or Meg bargain for is a marriage minded old woman who has decided that they would be perfect for each other, and who goes out of her way to throw the pair together. What will happen? Will the earl and Meg succumb to the attraction that fairly hums between them? Or will they stick to their separate (and private) resolves to avoid each other as much as possible?
The trouble with "The Fontainebleau Fan" is that there is very little conflict in the storyline. As such there is very little tension. The plot unfolded in such a 'straight' manner that the ultimate outcome was never in doubt at all! It's true Victoria Hishaw does introduce the fact that Meg, being the daughter of impoverished gentry, as well as an artist who works for her living, is not considered to be the ideal mate for the rich and eligible Earl of Wakefield. She also introduces to the plot the fact that the ability to enjoy life has been bred out of the earl because of all the responsibilities that he has had to assume. Still, all these factors figured into the plot is such a muted manner that one did not really feel the angst Meg must have gone through when she first realises her feelings for the earl and decides that nothing can come of her feelings for the earl; likewise the earl's conflicted feelings about his attraction for Meg for that matter. On the other hand, while the plot was a little boring, three of the characters Victoria Hinshaw created, Meg, Olivia and the countess, were pure joys to read about, and were (I felt) quite wasted on the novel. I liked the manner in which the authour depicted the countess's verve for life, her elegance and her charm. I also liked that Victoria Hinshaw gave both Meg and Olivia quiet dignity, inner strength and humour. And it was a real shame, I felt, that the story was not exciting enough for these wonderful characters.
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Advances in Intelligent Web Mastering: Proceedings of the 5th Atlantic Web Intelligence Conference WIC2007, Fontainebleau, France, June 25 27, 2007 (Advances ... Soft Computing) (Advances in Soft Co
Manufacturer: Springer ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback Accessories:
ASIN: 3540725741 |
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Mastering and effective exploration of the web environment needs new ideas, adaptation of known methods as well as application of sophisticated and robust technical implementations. Among new research directions present in relation to Web applications, a remarkable place is occupied by intelligent methods defining the topic of soft computing. This edited book includes reports from the front of diverse fields of the Web: application of artificial intelligence, design, information retrieval and interpretation, user profiling, security, engineering, etc. The material has been presented at the 5th Atlantic Web Intelligence Conference AWIC 2007 held in Fontainbleau (France) and organized by Esigetel, Technical University of Lodz, and Polish Academy of Sciences.
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Carcassonne: La Cite (Ouvrage Orne de 52 Heliogravures)
Pierre Morel , and Pierre Embry Manufacturer: B. Arthaud ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback ASIN: B000M69PA8 |
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The castle of Fontainebleau (Short Monographs of the Great Edifices of France)
Charles Terrasse Manufacturer: Henri Laurens ProductGroup: Book Binding: Unknown Binding ASIN: B0007J6AUI |
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Der Ballsaal von Schloss Fontainebleau (European university studies. Series XXVIII, History of art)
Chantal Sibylle Eschenfelder Manufacturer: P. Lang ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback ASIN: 3631350619 |
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Fontainebleau
Jean-Marie Perouse De Montclos , and Jean-Marie Perouse De Montclos Manufacturer: Scala Publishers ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover ASIN: 1857591917 |
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Fontainebleau
Amaury Lefebure Manufacturer: Art Lys ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback ASIN: B000PGCA0M |
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Fontainebleau
Edmond Pilon Manufacturer: B. Arthaud ProductGroup: Book Binding: Unknown Binding ASIN: B00086CI74 |
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Girls!: Helping Your Little Girl Become an Extraordinary Woman
William Beausay , and Kathryn Beausay Manufacturer: Fleming H Revell Co ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover Similar Items:
Accessories: ASIN: 0800717163 |
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One-of-a-kind parenting guide shows how to raise caring, creative, and confident daughters.Customer Reviews:
Inspirational book.......2000-12-14
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