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Charlie Howard travels the globe writing suspense novels for a living. To supplement his income--and keep his hand in--Charlie has a small side business: stealing for a very discreet clientele on commission. When a mysterious American offers Charlie 20,000 euros to steal two small monkey figurines to match the one he already has, Charlie is suspicious; the job seems too good to be true, and of course, it is: He soon finds the American beaten nearly...
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This vintage book contains C.A. Stephen's 1872 novel, "Fox-hunting." C. A. Stephens (born Charles Asbury Stevens, 1844-1931) was an American writer of short stories and articles. This book is highly recommended for fans of Stephen's work, and would make for a worthy addition to any collection. Other notable works by this author include: "The Young Moose Hunters" (1882) and "Off to the geysers" (1872).
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One of the wonderful traditions of Christmas is the Nativity. But you don't have to be Christian or a regular churchgoer to love these wonderful displays. The creativity and artistry speaks to all children and to the child in us all.
Nativity is a scene from the stories of the birth of Jesus. They are in the Gospels of Matthew and Luke. With inspiration in these stories, you use either figurines or live people to create the scene and convey the story.
These...
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One of the wonderful traditions of Christmas is the Nativity. But you don't have to be Christian or a regular churchgoer to love these wonderful displays. The creativity and artistry speaks to all children and to the child in us all.
Nativity is a scene from the stories of the birth of Jesus. They are in the Gospels of Matthew and Luke. With inspiration in these stories, you use either figurines or live people to create the scene and convey the story.
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This vintage book contains a detailed guide to dolls, exploring their history, popularity, and evolution the world over. From the dolls of the Native Americans to those of the Chinese, "The Doll Book" covers it all, making it a must-read for serious doll enthusiasts and collectors alike.
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This vintage book contains detailed accounts of various hunting expeditions and experiences in late nineteenth and early twentieth-century England, with descriptions of notable participants, events, and packs. Profusely illustrated and full of interesting information, this volume is highly recommended for those with an interest in the history of fox hunting, and would make for a fantastic addition to collections of allied literature. Contents include:...
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One of the wonderful traditions of Christmas is the Nativity. But you don't have to be Christian or a regular churchgoer to love these wonderful displays. The creativity and artistry speaks to all children and to the child in us all.
Nativity is a scene from the stories of the birth of Jesus. They are in the Gospels of Matthew and Luke. With inspiration in these stories, you use either figurines or live people to create the scene and convey the story.
These...
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One of the wonderful traditions of Christmas is the Nativity. But you don't have to be Christian or a regular churchgoer to love these wonderful displays. The creativity and artistry speaks to all children and to the child in us all.
Nativity is a scene from the stories of the birth of Jesus. They are in the Gospels of Matthew and Luke. With inspiration in these stories, you use either figurines or live people to create the scene and convey the story.
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In Obeah, Race and Racism, Eugenia O'Neal vividly discusses the tradition of African magic and witchcraft, traces its voyage across the Atlantic and its subsequent evolution on the plantations of the New World, and provides a detailed map of how English writers, poets and dramatists interpreted it for English audiences. The triangular trade in guns and baubles, enslaved Africans and gold, sugar and cotton was mirrored by a similar intellectual trade...
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With dozens of color photographs and fun, informative text, this guide to Japanese otafuku is a delight for collectors or Japanese culture enthusiasts. Anywhere you go in Japan you are likely to encounter the plump, smiling image of Otafuku. Author Amy Sylvester Katoh traces the roots and folk beginnings of this mythic figure, showing Otafuku's many delightful identities, and providing a magical glimpse into this charming character who has become...
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One of the wonderful traditions of Christmas is the Nativity. But you don't have to be Christian or a regular churchgoer to love these wonderful displays. The creativity and artistry speaks to all children and to the child in us all.
Nativity is a scene from the stories of the birth of Jesus. They are in the Gospels of Matthew and Luke. With inspiration in these stories, you use either figurines or live people to create the scene and convey the story.
These...
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Japanese Netsuke miniature carvings are profiled in this wonderful Japanese arts book. These tiny masterpieces of sculpture (mostly in ivory and wood), of lacquer, and of metalwork captivated collectors with the charm of their conception, the intricacy of their detail, and the sheer tactile pleasure of handling them. Basically they were utilitarian in purpose, serving as toggles or pendants to support medicine boxes, tobacco pouches, and similar articles...
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Europe has many wonderful old traditions, and one of them is the Christmas market.
The Christmas market in Vienna in Austria is truly amazing. It is one of the oldest in the World — it started at a "December market" in 1298, although that may not qualify as a "real" Christmas market among historians.
The "December market" was by the Cathedral, St Stephan Dom.
Christmas markets became a tradition in German speaking lands and ushered in the four...
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Nativity is a scene from the stories of the birth of Jesus.
Hallstatt is home to the World’s oldest salt mine!
The small town of Hallstatt is a unique place of beauty and utility. It is on the shore of Lake Hallstatt, ringed by the Dachstein mountains.
It used to be accessible only by boat and a small trail over the mountains. The first road was only built in 1890, using rock blasting.
But Hallstatt has been active with salt mining since prehistoric...
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The fascinating world of Japanese doll collecting. For centuries, Japanese doll artisans created spectacular works of art, invested with both significant cultural meaning and elemental beauty, encased in the deceptively simple body of a doll. Japanese Dolls: The Fascinating World of Ningyo, is a cornucopia of information for Japanese art collectors, Asian doll collectors and doll enthusiasts of all levels and interests. Full of beautiful photographs,...
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One of the wonderful traditions of Christmas is the Nativity. But you don't have to be Christian or a regular churchgoer to love these wonderful displays. The creativity and artistry speaks to all children and to the child in us all.
Nativity is a scene from the stories of the birth of Jesus. They are in the Gospels of Matthew and Luke. With inspiration in these stories, you use either figurines or live people to create the scene and convey the story.
These...
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This vintage book contains a fantastic treatise on puppets and marionettes of the world, looking at the history of puppets and puppet shows enjoyed in Europe, England, America and many other countries. With authentic photographs and a wealth of fascinating information from ancient puppets to instructions for construction, this volume will be of considerable utility to both puppeteers and historians alike.
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This vintage book contains comprehensive guide to collecting dolls, containing information on the history of dolls, buying and selling, restoration, and a much more. Profusely illustrated and full of interesting information, "Dolls - A Guide for Collectors" constitutes a timeless resource for doll enthusiasts and is not to be missed by modern readers. Contents include: "What is a Doll", "On Collecting Dolls-Where to Buy, What to Pay, and Dolls Worth...
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This vintage book contains a 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.
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Innsbruck was established as a marketplace in 1133 when the Counts of Andechs bought a field on the left bank of the Inn, today called St. Nikolaus.
One of the wonderful traditions of Christmas is the Nativity. But you don't have to be Christian or a regular churchgoer to love these wonderful displays. The creativity and artistry speak to all children and to the child in us all.
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