Titles starting with A from Crunruh Books

Schiffer Pub Ltd, 2003 **NEW** Through its remarkable service during the war in Southeast Asia, the Skyraider became legendary. It served with distinction in the hands of U.S. Navy, U.S. Air Force, and South Vietnamese Air Force pilots, who took the war to the enemy, often at low altitude and in the face of devastating antiaircraft fire. And it suffered heavy losses. The Skyraider's versatility and the mettle of its pilots were unmatched. This book takes not only a look at an old airplane, but at the wa... more information

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Atglen, Pennsylvania, U.S.A.: Schiffer Pub Ltd, 2002 This delightful book examines the graphics found on all kinds of children's alphabet ware, along with fascinating histories of the firms that produced it. Primarily made in nineteenth century Britain, America, and Germany, these ceramic plates, metal table and flatware, glass dishes, and mugs are considered a reflection of the technologies, values, and styles of the Victorian era. Alphabetically arranged, the twenty-six lettered chapters each tell par... more information

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Atglen, Pennsylvania, U.S.A.: Schiffer Publishing, Limited, 2003 Written for the novice, the <i>ABCs of Costume Jewelry</i> contains good information any collector or dealer should know. Over 500 beautiful color photographs of costume jewelry designed by nearly 100 designers are included. <i>ABCs of Costume Jewelry</i> will inspire a novice collector and new or small dealer, and increase knowledge of this fun-filled specialty field. Its non-technical terms and many illustrations deri... more information

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Atglen, Pennsylvania, U.S.A.: Schiffer Publishing, Limited, 2003 **NEW** This book was written for the novice. It contains good basic information any collector or dealer should know with over 500 beautiful color photographs of costume jewelry designed by nearly 100 designers. ABCs of Costume Jewelry will inspire a novice collector and new or small dealer, and increase knowledge of this fun-filled specialty field. Its non-technical terms and many illustrations derive from the authors' extensive experienc... more information

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Durham, New Hampshire, U.S.A.: Univ of New Hampshire, 2003 ** BRAND NEW **. Hardcover. New/New. ... more information

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Atglen, Pennsylvania, U.S.A.: Schiffer Pub Ltd, 1997 **NEW** The industrial pottery at Abingdon, Illinois, made artware from 1934 to 1950 before returning to its mainstay, plum-bingware or sanitary-ware, as it was called at "The Pottery." Yankee ingenuity was used to cope with the Great Depression when managers came up with the idea of making artware using their usual "industrial strength" materials and processes. This decision resulted in artware with unusually strong bodies and glazes.... more information

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Edison, New Jersey, U.S.A.: Ava Pub, 2002 Cloth. New/New. ... more information

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A unique exhibition of Chang Ta-Ch'ien-inscribed photographs of flowers in Chang's gardens by Hu Ch'ung-Hsien. Hu's photos match perfectly with Zhang's painting and inscriptions. They sought to evoke the feeling of truth, goodness and beauty.. Softcover. New. 11 x 8.5 In 47 Pages. ... more information

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Roberts Rinehart Publishers, 1997 <io>About 85 Years Ago: Photo Postcards from America </i> contains beautiful day-in-the-life-of postcards from ordinary Pacific Northwest folk in the first 20 year of the 20th century. It's much like looking at someone's photo album -- light on words, heavy on postcards. Evoking a time and place long gone but not quite forgotten (thankfully). A must for anyone interested in real photo postcards of people, buildings, and social activities of the day. We a... more information

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Atglen, Pennsylvania, U.S.A.: Schiffer Pub Ltd, 1993 This is the most informative book available for the collector of buttons, written by a second-generation collector who has traveled the world over to expand her knowledge of this exciting collectible. The book presents over 10,000 buttons of all imaginable materials from 150 AD to the present in full color and relates their history and development around the world. Buttons have been the fastest growing part of the collecting world for the last few years, ... more information

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Atglen, Pennsylvania, U.S.A.: Schiffer Pub Ltd, 2001 **NEW** Above an Angry Sea chronicles USN B-24 Liberator (PB4Y-1) and PB4Y-2 Privateer operations in the Pacific. The author's previous book, We Flew Alone, discussed the Navy's use of the B-24 Liberator from February 1943 to September 1944. He now examines in dramatic detail the use of the B-24 and PB4Y-2 during the last eleven months of the war against Japan. The author has collected personal stories, over 200 photographs, a tabulation of all ae... more information

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Atglen, Pennsylvania, U.S.A.: Schiffer Pub Ltd, 1998 **NEW** An art form often ignored gets its due in this collection of historic prints. The abstract genre, as it has been applied to the textiles of everyday life--from upholstery fabrics and curtains to the wearable art we don daily--is explored through photographs of 300 fabric swatches from couture houses in Italy, France, and the United States. This colorful volume is a must-have for up-and-coming textile and fashion designers ready to take a lesson fr... more information

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Atglen, Pennsylvania, U.S.A.: Schiffer Pub Ltd, 1999 **NEW** The United States Air Force is the only Air Force in the world with the ability to project power rapidly, precisely, and globally using strategic bombers. With their global range, large payloads and immediate response capability, Air Combat Command's (ACC's) heavy bombers, the B-52H, B-1B, and B-2A are at the core of the USAF's war fighting strategy and provide both nuclear and conventional deterrent options for the United States. Don ... more information

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Schiffer Pub Ltd, 2003 ***NEW***. Hardcover. New/New. ... more information

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Atglen, Pennsylvania, U.S.A.: Schiffer Pub Ltd, 1998 **NEW** This fascinating and entertaining book covers the complete range of action figures marketed during the 1960s. Included here are the soldiers and sailors, cowboys and Indians, space men and the spies that populated the action figure world from 1964 to 1969. Over 300 color photographs capture these often elusive and highly sought heroic "dolls for boys" including GI Joe, Captain Action, Johnny West, Major Matt Mason, Johnny Hero, and James... more information

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Atglen, Pennsylvania, U.S.A.: Schiffer Pub Ltd, 1998 **NEW** From G.I. Joe to Star Wars John Marshall has provided a thorough, informative, and entertaining look at the action figures produced during the 1980s. . Soft Cover. New/New. ... more information

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Atglen, Pennsylvania, U.S.A.: Schiffer Pub Ltd, 1999 By studying primary source material, the authors have compiled the most authentic and readable record of the prolific Adams ceramic wares from England, including earthenware, bone china, jasper, stoneware, basalt, and Parian made over a 200 year period. Over 1250 color photographs illustrate the comprehensive text. Ceramics historians and collectors, archaeologists, antiques dealers, museum curators, and auctioneers everywhere will find this unique and co... more information

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Schiffer Publications, Ltd. 1999 By studying primary source material, the authors have compiled the most authentic and readable record of the prolific Adams ceramic wares from England, including earthenware, bone china, jasper, stoneware, basalt, and Parian made over a 200 year period. Over 1250 color photographs illustrate the comprehensive text. Ceramics historians and collectors, archaeologists, antiques dealers, museum curators, and auctioneers everywhere will find this unique and complete study of the ... more information

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New York, New York, U.S.A.: Art Media Resources Ltd; (December 2002), 2003 Adoration and Glory is a celebration of the artistic achievements of the Khmer peoples who founded Cambodia. The stone, bronze, silver, and gold objects discussed are drawn from major museum and private collections in Cambodia, Great Britain, Thailand, and the United States. Filled with fresh interpretations of Khmer art, with many examples previously unpublished, the book is a detailed, lavishly illustrated and groundbreaking study ... more information

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New York, New York, U.S.A.: Art Media Resources, Ltd.; (December 1, 2003), 2003 <i>Adoration and Glory</i> is a celebration of centuries of artistic achievements of the Khmer peoples, a civilization nearly forgotten. The Khmer empire created one of the worlds most glorious traditions of sculpture and architecture, inspired and influenced by the spiritual and in particular the Tantric, Hindu and Buddhist cultures and religions of India. The domains of the Khmer grew from a collection of small kin... more information

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