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A Study Guide for William Carlos Williams's "Overture to a Dance of Locomotives," excerpted from Gale's acclaimed Poetry for Students. This concise study guide includes plot summary; character analysis; author biography; study questions; historical context; suggestions for further reading; and much more. For any literature project, trust Poetry for Students for all of your research needs.
2) A Guide to Model Locomotives - A Collection of Vintage Articles on the Design and Construction of
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This book is a collection of vintage articles on the design and construction model trains and railways, with information on using electricity to power signalling systems, engines, ramps, and much more. Profusely illustrated and full of invaluable tips, this volume is highly recommended for those with an interest in model engineering, and would make for a worthy addition to collections of related literature. Contents include: "Locomotive Notes", "The...
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LIONEL TRAINS, A PICTORIAL HISTORY OF TRAINS & THEIR COLLECTORS allows a unique look at the history of LIONEL from a collector's point of view & includes hundreds of photos of individual train layouts, locomotives, rolling stock, accessories, in addition to engaging stories from Lionel enthusiasts nationwide. Includes a special interview with Richard Kughn, past-president of LIONEL & renowned collector of toy trains & gives an interesting glimpse...
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Seven friends recall the days when steam power was king in Yorkshire, England.
The Golden Age of Yorkshire Steam and Beyond includes a wealth of unique memories and experiences from a collection of railway enthusiasts, who in their youth were fascinated by the steam locomotives that ruled the rails. Discover what it was like growing up in York and experiencing the sights and sounds of the giants of the former LNER system, including A4s, A3s, A2s,...
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Did you know that trains opened up the American West? That some have several locomotives? That they can go upside down? Discover for yourself these and many more amazing facts about rail transport, from the earliest steam trains to the latest technology of the high-speed trains, in this awesome book all about trains! With a cover designed to grab a child's attention (including foil, spot UV, and embossing), and an immediately engaging interior filled...
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Two Crises, Different Outcomes examines East Asian policy reactions to the two major crises of the last fifteen years: the global financial crisis of 2008–9 and the Asian financial crisis of 1997–98. The calamity of the late 1990s saw a massive meltdown concentrated in East Asia. In stark contrast, East Asia avoided the worst effects of the Lehman Brothers collapse, incurring relatively little damage when compared to the financial devastation...
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PATTERNS
Carving a Halloween Sign
By Vernon DePauw
Use a few simple tools to create a folk-art sign
Jack o'Phantom
By Floyd Rhadigan
Easy carved "folds" make this silly spook look like it's floating
On-the-Go Carving Desk
By Tom Noller
Quick and easy plywood box protects your tools and contains your chips
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Depth-Defying Art
By Kathleen Ryan
Rick Harney's portraits are so much less than they appear
Change of Heart
By Toni Fitzgerald
Brian...
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OASIS AUDIO CLASSIC RADIO SHOWCASE SERIES
Oasis Audio has gone into the vaults and dusted off the very earliest form of audio book, old time radio shows, for our listeners. Introduced episode by episode by Jim Engel, old time radio authority and board member of the Museum of Broadcast Communications in Chicago, this series of classic radio shows is sure to have something for everyone. Celebrity casts and top-notch writers made the 1920s through...