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Eagerly anticipated, this third book from pinball author Michael Shalhoub includes over 900 color photos and covers the most recent period in pinball history, from 1982 through 2005. Each chapter is devoted to a specific year and features descriptions, release dates, and historical background on the games released that year from manufacturers Gottlieb, Williams, Bally, Data East, Stern, Sega and ...

Hollywood movie monsters are enduring pop culture standards. Kids and adults around the world recognize Frankenstein, Dracula, the Wolf Man, and the Mummy. Although monsters are Aurora’s most famous products, the company created model kits of all varieties, including historic sailing ships, sports cars, moon rockets, military and commercial aircraft, TV stars, comic book heroes, wildlife scenes, ...

For a relatively young country, America is rich in decaying ruins that cover its landscape. Through his striking photography, Eric Holubow provides a glimpse inside these perilous structures to reveal the slow but unforgiving wear and tear that has befallen many of the country’s forgotten sites. What transpires is a surprising, yet undeniable beauty beneath the rubble and decrepitude.

Solar returns employ the astrological technique of reading the next year's activity for a chart calculated for when the transiting Sun returns to its natal position. Almost every Western astrologer has tried to use solar returns. However, there have been so many methods proposed, that the beginner in this technique is often bewildered about how to get the core meanings out of this system. Dr. Lehm

Animals impact our world – and us – everyday, in countless ways. Here, find 33 stories told by people who have felt incredible connections with their animal companions. See how children with autism have found saviors in their animal friends in ways that positively affected their disability. Swim with dolphins, as one artist did, to find the meaning of life. Run with the Speedwell Wolves, housed in

At last a truly comprehensive and authoritative text on numerology!Part I is a complete introduction to esoteric numerology.Part II includes extensive delineations of each of the numbers 1 to 78and, for the first time in book form, a synthesis of numerology,astrology and the Tarot. Each number is explained as personal numbervibrations, as a temporary number vibration, in terms of itsastrological c

The Squarzi Archive presents a visual journey into the extensive American vintage collection of Alessandro Squarzi, a distinguished Italian design icon and world-renowned fashion influencers. Collecting rare and valuable garments from overseas, Squarzi shares this inestimable treasure for the first time. The collection spans military to workwear, athletic garments to western wear. Key Features:

The Astrology of Nations explores the little-understood art of mundane astrology—making predictions about the political and economic condition of nations on the basis of planetary movements. Mundane charts are cast in the same way as natal charts, but theirdelineation—that is, the analysis of factors and their synthesis into acomplete picture—follows different rules. Suitable f

Heroines of Horticulture is a celebration and a salute to 100 brave, determined, creative women who shaped North America’s heritage and its landscape. They needed courage and determination and there are tales of invention, creativity, dogged research, innovation, perspiration and inspiration which helped to shape North America. The range of their accomplishments is vast, the variety of their talen

A perfect blend of story, facts, and humor, wrapped up in a message that encourages children to be socially active in their communities and to fight for their beliefs!Beatrix discovers a wild bumblebee nest on her way home from school and finds herself drawn to their busy world. When her bees mysteriously disappear, Bea hatches a plan to bring them back. Follow along with Bea as she uses her schoo

A loving ode to films with post-apocalyptic themes, this updatededition now features more than 1,200 movie reviews, plus more than 600images and dozens of interviews with filmmakers and actors. From asteroids to zombies, the film and television industry has dreamedup seemingly infinite ways to end the world. Fortunately, in this definitive guide to all things apocalypse (on film), entertainment

ADUs offer homeowners opportunities to host family and friends, addstudio or office space, or generate passive income through a long-termrental on their existing property. Combine these practical benefits withbroad and preferential rezoning in many municipalities throughout theUS, and ADUs are one of the biggest developments in housing. Written by award-winning architecture and design writer Lydi

Detailing the histories of 35 vessels, the first volume of The Boats of Summer spotlights the New York Harbor and Hudson River summertime excursion steamboats of the nineteenth century. During the golden age of steamboating, summer life in New York Citymeant climbing aboard a grand steamer for a daytime excursion. Drawingon a lifetime of investigation by author Richard V. Elliott withassistance f

Detailing the histories of 28 vessels, the second volume of The Boats of Summer spotlights the New York Harbor and Hudson River summertime excursion steamboats of the twentieth century. Duringthe golden age of steamboating, summer life in New York City meantclimbing aboard a grand steamer for a daytime excursion. Drawing on alifetime of investigation by author Richard V. Elliott with assistancefr

Fans of the theatre will be thrilled to discover the original posters forhundreds of Broadway´s biggest and most beloved hits, including My Fair Lady, The Fantasticks, Hello, Dolly!, Fiddler on the Roof, Death of a Salesman, A Raisin in the Sun, and A Streetcar Named Desire—plusrare and striking designs thattried in vain to sell some of the era´s epic flops. In addition to beingan important

This meticulously crafted guide delves into the rich history of incense burning, offering profound insights into the art of using herbs, resins, and woods to find inner peace and establish a profound connection with nature. Key Features: Holistic Approach: Immerse yourself in the holistic approach to incense, fostering a deep connection with nature amid the hustle and bustle of today's fast

The first book to describe vintage eyewear from the 1920s to the 1990s. Vintage-eyeglass shop staff and owners were interviewed and their waresphotographed, with the resulting 131 valuable frames presented fullsize. This means that many of these frames, with the exception of a few,can be seen in person and even purchased at stores. Some classic modelsstill hold up, even when viewed today, whil

12 quilt block designs to craft your personal story quilt, plus shared quilter stories and more quilting projects, in this community-themed quilting book by internationally renowned award-winning teacher Victoria Findlay Wolfe Foreword by quilting thought-leader Meg Cox, author of The Quilter's Catalog Victoria Findlay Wolfe is an award-winning quilter, artist, and teacher whose designs balance

Glenn H. Curtiss is one of the most important pioneers of aviation and is considered one of the greatest engineering minds of the early 20th century. Curtiss was the chief rival of the Wright brothers in the very early days of flight. He was much more than a pilot and aircraft designer, however. The Hammondsport, New York, native's first experience with speed and engineering was with bicycles and,

The complete history of the Curtiss Aerocar, a groundbreaking travel trailer that blended the genius of Glenn H. Curtiss with the principles of aircraft design. Curtiss was a passionate engineering and aviation pioneer who is considered one of the leading engineering minds of the 20th century. His work on motorcycles, balloons, airplanes, and of course, the Aerocar set engineering standards for de