This vintage book contains an fantastic treatise on the dolls of the world, looking at these timeless children's toys as enjoyed in Russia, China, Great Britain, Switzerland, and many other countries. With authentic photographs and a wealth of fascinating information, this volume will be of considerable utility to both collectors and dealers alike. Contents include: "Great Britain", "Miss America", "The Feast of Dolls", "Russia", "A Flathead Dolly", "Lapland", "Italian Rabinos", "Maria The...

Featuring striking photographs and lively, insightful commentary and histories, The Best of Barbie is a full-color visual feast that novice and experienced collectors alike will treasure.Scattered throughout the book are trivia facts that test the reader's knowledge of America's favorite doll. Plus, accompanying each photo is a handy identification and value info bar - facts readers need at a glance.With complete descriptions, 300 magnificent color photos and more ...

This step-by-step origami book features models that range from simple to complex—all with a touch of creativity and whimsy.Outside the Box Origami features a mix of single-sheet and modular origami models accompanied by beautiful photos and easy-to-follow diagrams. The offerings range from geometric models like the "Starburst" and "Wreath" to more adventurous and organic models such as "When Pigs Fly!" The book culminates with "Folding Outside the Box"—a c...

This easy origami book is perfect for kids or beginners looking to try their hand at paper crafts!Perfect for the beginner. Featuring 50 simple origami designs, Origami Japanese Paper Folding introduces a variety of simple paper craft projects, including:a cata peacocka giraffea rabbitAs well as other exciting creations, like:a spaceshipa jet planea motorboat...

Melly & Me present a fun and fabulous collection of personality-packed designs that will have readers sewing adorable toys in no time! Each of the brightly colored characters is a joy to sew for all abilities, making them the perfect gift for children or adults, or a trendy home accessory. Projects combine simple sewing techniques with funky fabrics, embellishments and color palettes to add zing and excitement to readers' sewn toy creations. Easy to follow step by step instructions and qui...

Fold and fire aerodynamic paper airplanes dozens of feet into the air with this easy origami ebook.High Performance Paper Airplanes presents a collection of realistic origami paper airplanes from well-known author and paper aviation expert Andrew Dewar. Dewar has spent decades perfecting the art of folding easy paper airplanes that both look great and fly well. This new series takes paper airplanes to new heights-literally! The planes can be fired high int...

In this unique fun compendium, you will discover lots of wonderful things to collect that will reward you with a lifetime of great enjoyment like collecting Rock n Roll Records, Fast Food Toys, Teddy Bears, Stamps, Coins, Old Typewriters, Cameras, Computer Games, Comics, Fountain Pens, Sea Shells, Baseball Cards, Maps, Autographs, Postcards, Beer Cans, Sheet Music, Teaspoons plus so much more!

The Fattoincasa Family is composed of five talking socks; one day, fed up of being locked in a closet all day, they decide to escape and explore the big world outside. They will come across many different objects, and for each of them they will invent a game to turn human things in wonderful creatures of imagination. Thanks to the illustrated cards, you will be able to learn step by step the way to create the toys that the Fattoincasa Family has created, and you will be able to follow the ...

This classic guide to Chinese jade is of great interest to art collectors and casual readers alike.First published in 1936 and since then a collector's item of increasing rarity, Chinese Jade Throughout the Ages comprises a review of the characteristics, decorations, folklore, and symbolism of this esteemed mineral that has always held a proud place among gems of the world. The book presents a full descriptive account of the significance and meaning of the...