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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
... En savoir plus
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
Texas Oil and Gas

par Jeff A. Spencer ...

Collections series Postcard History Series
Texas Oil and Gas documents in postcards the rapid growth of the Texas petroleum industry from its beginnings near Corsicana in the 1890s through the next several decades of oil booms throughout the state. The young 20th century opened with the Lucas Gusher at Spindletop in 1901. Thousands rushed from the oilfields of Pennsylvania, Ohio, and West Virginia to find work and riches. Continued ... En savoir plus

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Texas Oil and Gas documents in postcards the rapid growth of the Texas petroleum industry from its beginnings near Corsicana in the 1890s through the next several decades of oil booms throughout the state. The young 20th century opened with the Lucas Gusher at Spindletop in 1901. Thousands rushed from the oilfields of Pennsylvania, Ohio, and West Virginia to find work and riches. Continued
... 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,
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Westwood

par Michael Pellegrino ...

Collections series Postcard History Series
Westwood has been 'the hub of the Pascack Valley' since the mid-1700s, when the region's first grain mill drew people from neighboring settlements. The town is known for the early establishment of a fire department, post office, and schools and for having the first bank, library, and hospital. Westwood has always attracted visitors to its businesses, places of worship, and social events. For a ... En savoir plus

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Westwood has been 'the hub of the Pascack Valley' since the mid-1700s, when the region's first grain mill drew people from neighboring settlements. The town is known for the early establishment of a fire department, post office, and schools and for having the first bank, library, and hospital. Westwood has always attracted visitors to its businesses, places of worship, and social events. For a
... En savoir plus
Thief River Falls and Pennington County

par Pennington County Historical Society, Caryl J. Bugge ...

Collections series Postcard History Series
Positioned on the east edges of the Red River Valley and the northern Minnesota Woodlands, Pennington County was settled by farmers of predominantly Scandinavian stock, and census surveys indicate that Thief River Falls was the 'most Norwegian' city in the United States. These settlers broke the soil, planted grain, and traveled to the woodlands for logs with which to build their homes. They ... En savoir plus

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Positioned on the east edges of the Red River Valley and the northern Minnesota Woodlands, Pennington County was settled by farmers of predominantly Scandinavian stock, and census surveys indicate that Thief River Falls was the 'most Norwegian' city in the United States. These settlers broke the soil, planted grain, and traveled to the woodlands for logs with which to build their homes. They
... En savoir plus
St. Cloud

par Harold Zosel ...

Collections series Postcard History Series
St. Cloud, located on the Mississippi River and in the center of Minnesota, was incorporated on April 2, 1856, by merging three towns together. Through the magic of vintage postcards, travel through time to early in the last century. Readers can see buildings and street scenes that are long gone or changed so much they are unrecognizable today. Explore the granite industry, here since the early ... En savoir plus

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St. Cloud, located on the Mississippi River and in the center of Minnesota, was incorporated on April 2, 1856, by merging three towns together. Through the magic of vintage postcards, travel through time to early in the last century. Readers can see buildings and street scenes that are long gone or changed so much they are unrecognizable today. Explore the granite industry, here since the early
... 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
Allegany County

par Albert L. Feldstein ...

Collections series Postcard History Series
Allegany County was established in 1789 and is truly one of America's historic transportation and industrial centers. The images presented here portray this heritage and were selected with care from the author's collection of several thousand postcards. The book features Allegany's towns and communities, downtown business scenes, residential areas, industries, historic buildings, churches, schools ... En savoir plus

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Allegany County was established in 1789 and is truly one of America's historic transportation and industrial centers. The images presented here portray this heritage and were selected with care from the author's collection of several thousand postcards. The book features Allegany's towns and communities, downtown business scenes, residential areas, industries, historic buildings, churches, schools
... En savoir plus
Authorized Images, Famous Authors Seen Through Antique and Vintage Postcards

Ralph Waldo Emerson, Nathaniel Hawthorne, Louisa May Alcott, Henry David Thoreau

par Gatenby ...

Collections Livre 26 - Authorized Images: Famous Authors Seen Through Antique and Vintage Postcards, Spotlight Edition
Authorized Images: Famous Authors Seen Through Antique and Vintage PostcardsRalph Waldo Emerson, Nathaniel Hawthorne, Louisa May Alcott, Henry David Thoreau:No other small town in the United States can claim as many renowned creative writers among its former residents as Concord, Massachusetts. Of this quartet of names, all but Thoreau were nationally famous while they were alive. By the time ... En savoir plus

$22.99 CAD

Authorized Images: Famous Authors Seen Through Antique and Vintage PostcardsRalph Waldo Emerson, Nathaniel Hawthorne, Louisa May Alcott, Henry David Thoreau:No other small town in the United States can claim as many renowned creative writers among its former residents as Concord, Massachusetts. Of this quartet of names, all but Thoreau were nationally famous while they were alive. By the time
... En savoir plus
San Jose

par Bob Johnson ...

Collections series Postcard History Series
Founded by the Spanish in 1777 to provide food for the military settlements in Monterey and San Francisco, San Jose is the oldest civilian settlement in California. After independence from Mexico, San Jose became the county seat of Santa Clara County and the first state capital. For many years, San Jose was the center of a rich farming community whose vistas of blooming orchards prompted the ... En savoir plus

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Founded by the Spanish in 1777 to provide food for the military settlements in Monterey and San Francisco, San Jose is the oldest civilian settlement in California. After independence from Mexico, San Jose became the county seat of Santa Clara County and the first state capital. For many years, San Jose was the center of a rich farming community whose vistas of blooming orchards prompted the
... En savoir plus
Along Chautauqua Lake

par Karen E. Livsey, Dorothy E. Levin ...

Collections series Postcard History Series
Shortly after settlement began along Chautauqua Lake, steamboats furnished transportation and the first hotel catered to visiting hunters and fishermen. Families escaping the summers in the city soon followed to enjoy the cool, healthy air. Chautauqua Institution and Point Chautauqua both began as religious assembly grounds. Celoron Park, often called the 'Coney Island of the West,' and later ... En savoir plus

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Shortly after settlement began along Chautauqua Lake, steamboats furnished transportation and the first hotel catered to visiting hunters and fishermen. Families escaping the summers in the city soon followed to enjoy the cool, healthy air. Chautauqua Institution and Point Chautauqua both began as religious assembly grounds. Celoron Park, often called the 'Coney Island of the West,' and later
... En savoir plus
West Orange

par Joseph Fagan ...

Collections series Postcard History Series
Although West Orange is best known for Thomas Edison, there is much more to this New Jersey town than its famous inventor. Through vintage postcards, West Orange explores the town's history from the days of cable cars that once climbed the mountain to the long-gone amusement park at Crystal Lake. Postcards illustrate how Llewellyn Park and Eagle Rock share a common beginning and West Orange once ... En savoir plus

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Although West Orange is best known for Thomas Edison, there is much more to this New Jersey town than its famous inventor. Through vintage postcards, West Orange explores the town's history from the days of cable cars that once climbed the mountain to the long-gone amusement park at Crystal Lake. Postcards illustrate how Llewellyn Park and Eagle Rock share a common beginning and West Orange once
... En savoir plus
Old Beijing

Postcards from the Imperial City

par Felicitas Titus ...

This collection of rare and vintage postcards offers a unique look at a vanished China and its storied capital.Comprising 355 black-and-white and hand-tinted Beijing photography postcards that span the period from the last years of Imperial China to the Japanese invasion of 1937, it is a treasure trove for buffs of Beijing history, collectors, Sinophiles, and anyone fascinated by people and ... En savoir plus

$10.99 CAD

This collection of rare and vintage postcards offers a unique look at a vanished China and its storied capital.Comprising 355 black-and-white and hand-tinted Beijing photography postcards that span the period from the last years of Imperial China to the Japanese invasion of 1937, it is a treasure trove for buffs of Beijing history, collectors, Sinophiles, and anyone fascinated by people and
... En savoir plus
Decode Your Postcards

par Eleanor Marsh ...

Are you holding a hidden treasure or just an old piece of paper? Unlock the rich narratives and hidden values within your antique postcard collection with "Decode Your Postcards." This essential collector's handbook, penned by distinguished deltiologist Dr. Eleanor Marsh, transforms the overwhelming task of dating and authenticating vintage postcards into an accessible and rewarding journey.You ... En savoir plus

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Are you holding a hidden treasure or just an old piece of paper? Unlock the rich narratives and hidden values within your antique postcard collection with "Decode Your Postcards." This essential collector's handbook, penned by distinguished deltiologist Dr. Eleanor Marsh, transforms the overwhelming task of dating and authenticating vintage postcards into an accessible and rewarding journey.You
... En savoir plus
West Chester

par Bruce Edward Mowday ...

Collections series Postcard History Series
West Chester has grown from the sleepy village originally known as Turk's Head in the 1700s to a bustling community hosting West Chester University, a thriving educational institution. The selection of West Chester as the seat of Chester County's government in 1785 led citizens to march on the town 'armed with a field-piece, a barrel of whiskey, and other warlike munitions.' Architect Thomas U. ... En savoir plus

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West Chester has grown from the sleepy village originally known as Turk's Head in the 1700s to a bustling community hosting West Chester University, a thriving educational institution. The selection of West Chester as the seat of Chester County's government in 1785 led citizens to march on the town 'armed with a field-piece, a barrel of whiskey, and other warlike munitions.' Architect Thomas U.
... En savoir plus
DIY Digital Assets Inheritance Planning

How To Create A Digital Estate Plan & Let Your Family Know Where & How To Access Your Digital Assets After Your Death

par Paul Haluk ...

In today's interconnected world, we use various digital services daily – emails, online trading portals, image storage services, and cryptocurrencies. Over time, our digital footprint builds up, creating a complex digital legacy.However, many of us don't think about our digital assets as something we may want to pass on to our loved ones when we're gone. This is unfortunate because digital assets ... En savoir plus

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In today's interconnected world, we use various digital services daily – emails, online trading portals, image storage services, and cryptocurrencies. Over time, our digital footprint builds up, creating a complex digital legacy.However, many of us don't think about our digital assets as something we may want to pass on to our loved ones when we're gone. This is unfortunate because digital assets
... 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
Cocktails Across America

A Postcard View of Cocktail Culture in the 1930s, '40s, and '50s

par Diane Lapis, Anne Peck-Davis ...

50 20th century cocktail recipes, illustrated with vintage postcardsCocktail culture boomed in the United States after Prohibition, starting with the jazz-filled cocktail lounges and elegant supper clubs in New York City and, as rail and automotive travel advanced, flowing all the way to the postwar-era resorts and cabaret night spots of California and beyond. Barkeepers and mixologists across the ... En savoir plus

$25.99 CAD

50 20th century cocktail recipes, illustrated with vintage postcardsCocktail culture boomed in the United States after Prohibition, starting with the jazz-filled cocktail lounges and elegant supper clubs in New York City and, as rail and automotive travel advanced, flowing all the way to the postwar-era resorts and cabaret night spots of California and beyond. Barkeepers and mixologists across the
... En savoir plus
Santa Barbara in Vintage Postcards

par Marlin L. Heckman ...

Collections series Postcard History Series
From the 1890s through the 1920s, the postcard was an extraordinarily popular means of communication, and many of the postcards produced during this 'golden age' can today be considered works of art. Postcard photographers traveled the length and breadth of the nation snapping photographs of busy street scenes, documenting local landmarks, and assembling crowds of local children only too happy to ... En savoir plus

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From the 1890s through the 1920s, the postcard was an extraordinarily popular means of communication, and many of the postcards produced during this 'golden age' can today be considered works of art. Postcard photographers traveled the length and breadth of the nation snapping photographs of busy street scenes, documenting local landmarks, and assembling crowds of local children only too happy to
... En savoir plus
Will County

par David A. Belden ...

Collections series Postcard History Series
Later that same year, workers broke ground for the nearly 100-mile-long Illinois and Michigan Canal between the Illinois and Chicago Rivers. The opening of the Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal and the movement of industry away from Chicago caused manufacturers to turn their attention to Will. As the county's population grew, the unincorporated area between Joliet and Chicago's southern suburbs ... En savoir plus

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Later that same year, workers broke ground for the nearly 100-mile-long Illinois and Michigan Canal between the Illinois and Chicago Rivers. The opening of the Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal and the movement of industry away from Chicago caused manufacturers to turn their attention to Will. As the county's population grew, the unincorporated area between Joliet and Chicago's southern suburbs
... En savoir plus
Hate Mail

THE DEFINITIVE COLLECTION

par Mr Bingo ...

'Gorgeous and funny! Like a labrador doing stand-up' Noel FieldingThe brainchild of a late night and one too many drinks, Hate Mail began with self-styled 'Master of Pens', Mr. Bingo, sending a single tweet off into the pipes of the internet. It read: 'I will send a postcard with an offensive message on to the first person who replies to this'. Then, the replies came in.Over 1000 abusive postcards ... En savoir plus

$17.99 CAD

'Gorgeous and funny! Like a labrador doing stand-up' Noel FieldingThe brainchild of a late night and one too many drinks, Hate Mail began with self-styled 'Master of Pens', Mr. Bingo, sending a single tweet off into the pipes of the internet. It read: 'I will send a postcard with an offensive message on to the first person who replies to this'. Then, the replies came in.Over 1000 abusive postcards
... En savoir plus
Santa Monica in Vintage Postcards

par Marlin L. Heckman ...

Collections series Postcard History Series
Santa Monica was founded in 1875 and by 1887, the area was caught up in the real estate frenzy of the time with advertisements suggesting that it had "one of the grandest panoramic views the human eye has ever rested on . . . " In over 200 vintage postcards, here is Santa Monica in all its coastal splendor, including views of the bathing beaches, the Roosevelt Highway, and private citizens' ... En savoir plus

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Santa Monica was founded in 1875 and by 1887, the area was caught up in the real estate frenzy of the time with advertisements suggesting that it had "one of the grandest panoramic views the human eye has ever rested on . . . " In over 200 vintage postcards, here is Santa Monica in all its coastal splendor, including views of the bathing beaches, the Roosevelt Highway, and private citizens'
... 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

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