Book Description
Known as the "Modern Toy" company from their trademark, the Masudaya Toy Company, Japan's oldest, was started in 1724 and is still in existence. The popular toys they have produced -- including aircraft, boats, cars, trucks, military vehicles, people, household appliances, space exploration, and much more -- depict real life events and have stimulated imaginations for centuries. This outstanding book is the first on Japan's leading toy maker and worldwide exporter. It features over 1200 photos of colorful and charismatic toys, most dating from the 1950s to the 1970s, the "Golden Age" of Japan's leading export. Toys produced into the early 1980s, including those for foreign markets, are included as well. Descriptions for over 1800 toys include their years of production, type of action, size, and current value. This essential reference guide will appeal to specialized and general toy collectors alike.
Customer Reviews:
Nice lay out!.......2005-12-06
I think this is a great book. A good selection of photos for the expert collector as well as for the beginner. Good to see reference material on items that you actually have a chance to find at a reasonable price.
It's all right............2005-11-19
As a long-time collector of Japanese tin toys, I'm always eager to acquire new reference works, especially where most of the illustrations are in color. This book is ok, taking into consideration that Modern Toys Company is more or less the Budweiser of the Japanese tin toy industry. The pictures are small but quite high quality. My main reservations lie with the overwhelming number of toys from the 1970s that are pictured. As far as I am concerned, this was the nadir of their industry and most Jap tin toys made in that period are at best mediocre. They incorporate inordinate amounts of plastic, pretty crude shapes and in general are reminiscent of modern Chinese tin.
I expect I'll keep the book mainly because I maintain an extensive reference library. But if you're expecting anything at all close to the superb Kitahara titles, be warned. There are a number of quality toys pictured, but not enough.
Why it was necessary (given the long history of Masudaya) to provide no fewer than 20 illustrations of the 1970s Overland Express or Hill Climber trains, which came in numerous slightly different shapes and colors, I cannot imagine. This toy and its versions may excite the totally clueless dealer who finds one and puts it on Ebay as "probably 50s", but it has zero appeal to collectors. Indeed, when one is searching for "Japan Trains" on Ebay one spends most of one's time skipping over the endless examples of the Overland/Hill Climber offered for sale; which incidentally hardly ever get any bids.
A large proportion of the toys in the book don't deserve coverage, I'm afraid to say. The Japanese made very few charmless toys up through the 60s, but they made up for lost time in the 70s.
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Cozy winter book........2002-01-31
What is better during the cold, snowy winter season than make a cup of hot chocolate, lit a fire,curl up in your favorite armchair and look through some favorite craft and inspiration books?
The Mary Engelbreit books are among my favorites, and among them are this little treasure, Mary Engelbreit's Winter.
It is just a very small book, but filled with so many good ideas you will find new things every time you look through the book. And all through the book you find ME's whimsical drawings. For a long time my favorite inspiration was the Ginger Man Tree, not to mention the Snowball tree, or the Heartfelt Sachet, or....well, actually all the pages are favorites. And when you are done with the day's inspiration, what is better than making the Green & Gold Soup. As Mary says it:
"For a cozy winter supper anytime, but especially on St. Pat's Day, try this simple vegetable soup that's easy enough for the children to make"
Britt Arnhild Lindland
Inside Winterrific crafts.......2000-06-07
This book is full of fun ideas for the chrismas and winter season. It makes you want to try all of the crafts immediately. For some fun during the winter months, buy this book for great inspiration for the winter projects.
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Winter Schminter
Mary Engelbreit
Manufacturer: Andrews McMeel Publishing
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The New Jersey Churchscape: Encountering Eighteenth- and Nineteenth-Century Churches
Frank L. Greenagel
Manufacturer: Rutgers University Press
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ASIN: 0813529905 |
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For expectant parents, it's part of the tradition to pore endlessly over baby-name books searching for the perfect moniker. Names carry stereotypes, vary in perceived attractiveness (a blond bombshell named Gertrude?), and help influence how we see ourselves. As Sigmund Freud once said, "A human being's name is a principal component in her person, perhaps a piece of his soul." In Beyond Jennifer and Jason, Madison and Montana, name experts Linda Rosenkrantz and Pamela Redmond Satran present a baby-name book that goes far beyond the usual name lists and definitions. Satran and Rosenkrantz provide a thorough history of American naming traditions, discuss the psychological and sociological impact of names, and, yes, include list after list after list of possibilities organized into categories: popular names, old-fashioned names, comfy names, yuppie names, African-American names, androgynous names, Shakespearean names, unpopular names, creative names, mythological names, effective and ineffective middle names, classical names... and so on. Annotated with humorous notes, descriptions, quotes, and name-derivation definitions, the book is a fun and fascinating read even for those not debating between Gravity and Jane or Mason and Hendrick. --Ericka Lutz
Book Description
Quoted everywhere from Parenting to The Wall Street Journal, with more than a million copies of their books in print, bestselling authors Linda Rosenkrantz and Pamela Redmond Satran are the baby-name experts. In this fresh and expanded new edition of "the best baby-naming book ever written" (The News Journal), they offer irresistible lists of names you won't find anywhere else, along with their trademark wit and insight on the most important questions---and answers---for expectant parents:Style: What's hot and what's cool---including Honest Names, Spiritual Names, Kreeatif Names, The Two-Syllable Solution, Word Names, The Exotics, and a Girl Named BoyPopularity: The most popular names in America and around the world, and whatcelebrities are naming their babiesImage: What's really in a name, and why Briyana spells troubleSex: What's it like for a girl to grow up with a traditionally feminine name like Abigail or Blossom; a no-frills name like Alice or Jane; or a unisex name like Dylan or Dakota? And are there any decidedly masculine names left for boys?Tradition: A concise history of American baby naming, plus inspired ways to reflect your own cultural heritageFamily: Whose name is it, anyway? And other vital considerations
Customer Reviews:
Not as good as others.......2007-08-31
I am an avid Amazon shopper, and I was disappointed with this book. It's just pages of a bunch of lists of names. A lot of names are repeated in different categories. I would recommend the book, Baby Name Wizard.
Okay, and has some good ideas.......2007-07-08
I liked some of the ideas that the authors presented, but overall I found the way that they broke up the book to be confusing. The names were not listed alphabetically, and in several cases I would read one section, and have some of the same names from earlier listed in another section. I will definitely be searching for another book to help me find a better variety of names with more organization.
This is the brand new edition!.......2007-01-11
This is the brand new edition of Beyond Jennifer & Jason, just published a few months ago. All the popularity lists in the books are updated and the information is guaranteed new -- and even ahead of its time! Unfortunately, it can be confusing knowing which edition is the latest one. But also know that even though styles in baby names do change, it happens gradually -- and you're choosing a name to last a lifetime, not just for a few years. Also look for our other new books Cool Names for Babies and coming in March 2007, The Baby Name Bible.
Very outdated..........2007-01-09
I am expecting a baby in June of 2007 and ordered this book to assist with picking a baby name. Unfortunately, something I didn't notice when ordering is that the book was published in 1999. The book includes all sorts of lists of names - such as most popular baby names - however, the lists are all from 1998 or before. Trends in names seem to change, and since this book had not been updated in nine years it was of very little use. I have found the internet to be a much better resource.
Do you really need to know Ronald means "counsel rule?".......2006-12-06
Books that list names in alphabetical order with their (yawn) meanings absolutely put me to sleep. I love this book because it delves into subtle, intangible issues like image. I think all the advice the authors give on choosing your baby's name is right on target. Really, how many people name their baby based on the obscure and usually unknown meaning of a name? Will you go around telling people "Trixie means 'bringer of joy!'" Ha! We gave our son the name Henry for a lot of reasons, but not because it means "ruler of the home." Buy this book--it's worth it.
Book Description
"Don't Name Your Baby" is a humorous look at what's wrong with every baby name in the book. From Amy (that cutesy, juvenile name that assures your daughter won't get promoted past the third grade) to Harold (an almost lock that he'll marry someone named Gladys or remain forever alone), "Don't Name Your Baby" is the perfect gift for anyone who is expecting.
Customer Reviews:
Get ready for a laugh- and remember it's for FUN!.......2006-08-12
I LOVED this book- I know there are a few who find it demeaning and rude, but that's kind of the point. If you're seriously searching for a name, this isn't your book- this is just for fun and laughs and the author even makes fun of his own name! After you've bought the 25,000 names books, this is a great one to thumb through- we all know it isn't meant to be serious!! I've never laughed so hard! It's a good gag shower gift (or for someone who has picked out a name you don't like!! :)) and I buy it for all my friends- who have a sense of humor!! :) Enjoy!
Don't buy unless you have a sense of humor.......2006-01-07
If you have a sense of humor, than this book is hilarious. It's a great way to lighten the mood while trying to debate a name for your child. It's not meant to be serious. It's not meant to be a true resource. It's meant to be funny and it achieves it's goal. If you want "smart" comedy, buy something else. If you want something to make you laugh while considering names for your baby, this is the book for you. It's funny even if you're not naming a baby. But don't take it seriously. The author doesn't. Why should you?
A must have book!.......2004-06-28
This book is so funny.I laughed through the whole book.Makes you think twice before naming your kids.Enjoy it but dont take offense to it.If you are about to have a baby or know someone who is then you can't go wrong with this book.This book is an ideal gift for everyone even if you just want to give a funny gift.Your friends and family will love you for this book.
Not great! Deserves No Stars!!!!!.......2004-06-25
Okay! If you really need to know about how every name on the planet can be ridiculed you could buy this book but why bother!
Children who tease each other for their names on school playgrounds world wide will be more clever and not so smug, cynical and snide!
So go to any local school play ground and listen awhile. It's cheaper. Pick a name that you love and buy something nice for your baby with the money that you might have spent on this foolish book.
No stars! Except this automatic review system made me use a least one.
Acutely Entertaining!.......2003-12-22
David Narter's Don't Name Your Baby is fabulous!! Creative, witty, hillarious! Narter's comic genius shines through in this guide of what not to name your baby - a must for every baby shower!
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Author Joe Borgenicht doesn't reveal here what he chose to name his son, but you can bet it's not Eubie, Ralph, or Boris. He's right on target when he says parents ought to find the name "that the fewest number of school children could potentially make fun of," and his guidelines are simple. Among them: don't use "clevur speling," avoid naming your kid after the lead character from a blockbuster film, and designate the names of cities and states for maps only. It's not a perfect baby-shower gift for everyone, as he mentions plenty of names that unfortunately rhyme with anatomical parts usually heard only in sex-ed classes. And some of his advice is utterly subjective: the name "Ethan," in his opinion, evokes the image of "a thick sweater-wearing, curly-haired college kid who smokes a lot of pot." But the list of more than 1,000 names to avoid is worth plenty of chuckles, and may save your offspring from 85 or so years of embarrassment. Sure, those pregnancy hormones are powerful, but they needn't be responsible for a lifetime of suffering on the part of your child. --Erica Jorgensen
Book Description
The perfect antidote to the boring baby-naming books -- a hilarious guide for expecting parents on what
NOT to name their baby!
What better way to choose the perfect name than by ruling out those names that are off-limits?
Joe Borgenicht offers more than a thousand names, complete with pronunciation and definitions, that absolutely, positively cannot be used for a child. But don't worry, there are exceptions to the rules, and a lot of names will work just fine, especially if there's something wrong with you. Sections of the book include: "Movie Mania" (Morhpeus, Maverick, and Starsky); "It's the 21st Century: Move On!" (Murray, Irving, and Ethel); and "Shop at the Mall, Not the Nursery" (Timberland, Lucky, and Armani). There are hilarious sidebars and lists, like: "Infamous Dictators" (Saddam, Benito, and Manuel); "Famous Sidekicks" (Robin, Tonto, and Garfunkel); and "First Voted Off the Island" Survivors (Sonja, Debb, and Peter); and more!
We've all heard the bad ones: Moon Unit (Zappa), Sailor Lee (Brinkley), Chastity (Bono). With an edgy and often politically incorrect sense of humor, What Not to Name Your Baby is certain to help expecting parents be creative, without scarring their child for life -- at least not with a name.
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- A good book, even if you are not going to have a baby!
- A Wonderful Gag Gift for Parents-to-be!
- A Great Gift for Expecting Parents!
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What Not to Name Your Baby
Andy Meisler , and
Michael Rey
Manufacturer: Ten Speed Press
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
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Customer Reviews:
A good book, even if you are not going to have a baby!.......2000-08-09
This book is dedicated to "the millions yet unnamed: good luck." This whimsical book contains 32 (if I counted correctly) photos of babies making a wide range of hilarious faces. The intention of the authors was to ensure that you did not misname your child. Among the many names recommended against are: Beavis, Clyde, Spud, Hortense, and Soon Yi.
This book is *not* to be taken seriously. It is a silly book, which will make you laugh. Indeed, one-by-one, my entire family thumbed through the book, laughing all the way.
A Wonderful Gag Gift for Parents-to-be!.......1998-07-29
I laughed hystericallly when I first saw this book, mostly because my brother Spiro's name was in there! Poor guy! Actually this is a great gift idea for new moms and dads and I buy this book in quantity. Every person who has received this book from me has had a good laugh with it.
A Great Gift for Expecting Parents!.......1997-02-07
If you're really looking for baby names, this is not the book for you, but it is a great gag gift for expecting parents. What really makes the book is the multitude of photographs of baby mugs contorted into the most hilarious cries and pouts!
This book lists names alphabetical, does not include meanings, or ethnic origin.
But don't be offended if you were about to name your child Fifi or Wenceslas.. this book is purely subjective! ;)
Book Description
As your baby grows up, his or her name will be whispered, sung, and called out hundreds of thousands of times. To help you find the perfect name for your unique baby, this book offers 3,000 choices complete with origins, meanings, and variations. And its elegant design and charming illustrations will make it a treasured keepsake long after your baby is born.
Customer Reviews:
Thin Book, Full of Ideas.......2004-05-14
"Short and sweet" would be the best way to describe this book. It gets directly to the point as soon as you open it up and jump right in to the girls' section.
With almost no nickname\variant suggestions, it's very clear and straight-forward, which I think is nice.
Here, all you'll find are names. Good, usable names.
Book Description
Unique in the marketplace Hey Baby! What’s Your Name? is packed with fun and functional chapters and is a perfect guide for every Canadian parent trying to make that all important decision – what should they name their baby?
Its special sections on truly Canadian names, relevant national statistics, Prime Ministers’ names and place and literary names unique to the Great White North offer Canucks the first baby name book that speaks directly to them. And unique interviews with Canadian adults and children reveal what we really think about our names.
Jam-packed with helpful tips about everything from the best time to name your child to the top 10 things to avoid when choosing a name, This book is full of use-it-now information that expecting parents need. It offers a voice of reason to help quell arguments over names and important information about the psychological impact of names as well as the legalities surrounding birth certificates and name changes.
Organized by theme, each chapter is unique, offering the origin and meaning of thousands of names that appeal to just about everyone, including: dads, celeb watchers, literary buffs, eccentrics, traditionalists, history lovers and geography majors. Looking for weird names? Hey Baby! has got those, too.
Even quiz lovers are in luck. Great Canadian includes two fun, interactive quizzes to help get readers more involved – and give them a brain break from tough decision-making. Fun, funky and a great read, this book helps parents make the right call when naming their little Canuck.
Product Description
Avoid burdoning your child with negativity, historical misfortune, and unpleasant nicknames using this complete list of don'ts
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What Not to Name Your Baby
Darold Cummings
Manufacturer: Matrix Design Publications
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
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ASIN: 0914743015 |
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