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100 Classic Toys

This fascinating book
covers one hundred
classic toys that have
enchanted, captivated
and enthralled
generations of children.
From the simplest
building blocks to the
most sophisticated
robots, each toy
included is still being
manufactured or is easily
available through sites
like eBay. Why do some
toys become classic?
There are many reasons
why particular toys stood
out from their
competitors. Perhaps the
limitless creative
possibilities of the LEGO
brick, the timeless
appeal of the dolls house
or the comforting
presence of a favourite
bear - whatever the
secret, these toys and
games have earned a
special place in the
hearts of millions of
children, and former
children. The author
presents the background
on how each toy was
created and explains why
it has become a classic.
He also provides
information about the
manufacturer and how to
find the toy - even in
cases where it might not
still be in production.
Anybody flicking through
the pages of 100 Classic
Toys for Generations will
be able to see a toy and
say, I used to have one
of those! This is a book
for toy collectors, for
parents and grandparents,
for anyone who has ever
played with a toy!

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Growing Bonsai - A Practical
Encyclopedia

The complete guide to a
classic art with
essential techniques,
step-by-step projects and
over 800 photographs.
Also included is how to
choose the best trees and
shrubs for bonsai,
advice on the basic
techniques, suggestions
for displaying bonsai
successfully, advice on
care/maintenance and much
more.

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The Book Of Who

A series for everyone who
loves quizzes, mind
games and puzzles, these
books after up everyday
knowledge that we know
but might not realize we
know. What focus on a
thesaurus format,
offering variations on a
particular subject. Who
provides brief narratives
about famous people
throughout history and
Where employs places both
real and imaginary to
describe words and
phrases as well as
provide a list of
countries and their
capitols.

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The World Encyclopedia Of
Cooking Ingredients

This fascinating and
comprehensive book is the
ultimate guide to the
cooking ingredients of
the world. Each entry
includes a detailed
description of the
ingredient and offers
essential advice on its
preparation and culinary
uses. There are also
helpful, illustrated
step-by-step instructions
for more complex
techniques such as
scaling, cleaning and
skinning fish, boning,
tying and roasting joints
of meat, and peeling and
preparing unusual fruits.
With over 2300 colour
photographs of
ingredients and
techniques, this is both
a thorough encyclopedia
of every food you are
likely to use and an
invaluable practical
handbook.

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The Ultimate Guide To Hot Rods

This is an illustrated
encyclopedia of classic
hot rods and street rods,
with over 550 stunning
photographs. It gives a
fascinating chronological
reference to a legendary
style of automobile,
covering the early models
of the 1920s through to
today. Detailed chapters
on each decade through
the 20th century look at
the evolution of the
style, with a focus on
interiors, special
features, wheels and
engines. This is a
comprehensive volume
perfect for all
automobile enthusiasts.
Hot rods are an American
icon. They have become
the stuff of legends,
celebrated in both movies
and popular music. This
fascinating book takes
you through the history
of the style, from their
birthplace in southern
California and the
souped-up Model Ts of the
1920s through the
Belly-Tank Lakesters of
the 40s and 50s to
today's Rat Rods and
fiberglass Repro Rods. An
informed text,
accompanied by stunning
colour photographs,
makes this the perfect
reference for motoring
enthusiasts or anybody
with an interest in
automobiles.

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The Illustrated Encyclopedia
Of Minerals Rocks And Fossils

Details: A comprehensive
guide to over 700
minerals, rocks and
plant and animal fossils
from around the globe and
how to identify them with
over 2000 photographs and
illustrations. An
exciting and authorative
family encyclopedia on
the Earth's most previous
and intriguing natural
resources. Fascinating
introductions to each
directory reveal how
rocks and fossils form,
the habitas and sites
where they are found,
how they are classified
and what they tell us
about the natural world.
Extensive illustrated
directories of their
properties and handy at a
glance specification fact
files. With more than 800
explanatory
illustrations, including
detailed evolutionary
timescales, structural
diagrams and
reconstructions to show
what the fossilized plant
or animal may have looked
like. Detailed advice on
safe extraction, home
testing, cleaning
without damage and how to
display the specimens -
all you need to build an
impressive and attractive
collection. Ideal for:
Essential reading for any
amateur geologist or
palaeontologist. This
paperback book has 512
pages and measures: 21.8
x 17 x 2.8cm.

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The Element Encyclopedia Of
Secret Societies

Journey through the
mysterious labyrinth of
the world's secret
history?Discover 10, 000
years of the shadowy side
of our world in this
treasure trove of
alternative history. The
Element Encyclopaedia of
Secret Societies features
detailed information
about secret societies
from the Freemasons to
the Bavarian Illuminati,
lost civilisations from
the Mayan culture to
Atlantis and key figures
from Da Vinci to Hitler.
Complete with intriguing
insights about unsolved
historical mysteries like
the location of the Holy
Grail and the fate of the
Knights Templar, plus
conspiracy theories,
ancient wisdom and
forgotten sciences, it's
everything you need to
dig deeper into the
hidden histories of our
world.

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The Practical Encyclopedia Of
Rocks And Minerals

This is the ultimate
visual encyclopedia of
rocks and minerals, with
a directory of more than
300 specimens and 800
photographs and artwork.
Includes how to find,
identify and collect the
world's most fascinating
specimens, whilst
instructing the amateur
geologist on how to
identify and extract
samples safely.

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The Book Of When

Part 1 is an
encyclopaedic index of
words, phrases and terms
concerned with time. Part
2 takes the 366 days of
the Gregorian leap year
one by one and looks at
observances and holidays.
Part 3 discusses a number
of different types of
calendars, including
Fijian, French
Revolutionary, Jewish,
Muslim and Roman. Ages
8+.

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The Worlds Greatest Aircraft

An illustrated
encyclopedia with over
900 photographs and
diagrams. This reference
book charts the history
of aviation, from the
pioneering achievements
in aeroplane development
of the early 20th
century, to the powerful
and lethal fighters used
in the world wars and the
commercial jumbo jets
that are familiar to
travellers today.
Detailed specifications
on the role, weight,
dimensions, performance
and crew of each machine
are listed as well as
entries on the historic
Bristol F.2 Fighter, the
Boeing 747, the
hypersonic North American
X-15 and many more.

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The Encyclopedia Of Eastern
Mythology

This is an authoritative
A to Z guide to the
mythologies and legends
of the East, from
ancient Egypt to Japan.
It features over 500
alphabetical entries that
describe the central
mythical figures of each
culture and their
importance to the ancient
civilizations of the day.
Superb pictorial spreads
illustrate the themes and
symbols at the heart of
each culture, from the
pyramids and ziggurats of
Egypt and Babylon, to
the sacred rivers of
India, and the Seven
Gods of Fortune of Japan.
Over 500 pictures of
sacred people and holy
places accompany the text
by an expert on Asian
myths. This is a unique
and indispensable
reference to the exciting
tales and legends of the
East. In this magnificent
reference book, the
powerful and evocative
mythologies of the East
are revealed in all their
glory. An instantly
accessible A to Z
structure, fully
cross-referenced
throughout, details the
pantheon of gods of the
East. The book splendidly
recreates the rise of
many cultures. Travel
through exotic realms of
high adventure, thrill
at the exploits of
warrior-gods, and become
immersed in legend and
folklore that bring to
life ancient stories that
influence society in much
of Asia today. The book
is divided into three
sections: The Myths of
Egypt and West Asia; The
Myths of South and
Central Asia; and The
Myths of East Asia. This
is an exhaustive and
fascinating guide to the
mythology of the gods and
goddesses, heroes,
sacred animals and places
of the East. Bringing
together the legends of
many incredibly diverse
cultures, in a highly
readable and accessible
style, it is the classic
reference on the subject.

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