Download or read book The Magic of Merrythought written by John Axe and published by Hobby House PressInc. This book was released on 1986 with total page 205 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'The Magic of Merrythought', the book I researched, photographed and wrote in 1984, and which was published in 1986, has enriched my life immeasurably. This book introduced me to Shropshire, which I consider the most wonderful part of England, and specifically to the Merrythought Company, which will always be the most magical place in the world for me... Merrythought Limited is my best serendipity in over 25 years of researching collectable dolls, teddy bears and other toys. I am proud that my book has played some part in the increased interest that has developed in Merrythought's past among collectors. Merrythought's continued innovation in the production of toys and collectibles that appeal to people more now that ever in its long history has caused an unprecedented event in publishing. Public demand from all over the world, particularly from members of the Merrythought International Collectors Club, has resulted in 'The Magic of Merrythought', which has not been available for years, being reprinted after all this time. -- from the author

Download or read book Merrythought Teddy Bears written by Kathy Martin and published by Grub Street Publishers. This book was released on 2009-10-19 with total page 269 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A deep dive into the history of the much-loved plush bear brand from one of the world’s foremost teddy bear experts. Merrythought was one of Britain’s longest running British-made teddy bear firms with a dedicated international following for their quality, highly collectable bears whose life-size models used to dominate stores such as Harrods and Hamleys. This book—with its quality color illustrations and use of original sales material—will appeal to teddy bear collectors as well as dedicated Merrythought fans and is full of tips on collecting the popular toys. Written by leading teddy bear expert, Kathy Martin, editor of Teddy Bear Scene and a regular on programs such as QVC as well as a consultant to firms producing collectable bears, this is a must for collectors, dealers, and those who loved their own Merrythought teddy bears when young. After a short-term closure, Merrythought was revived and will delight future generations. Its closure made headlines news, showing the enduring popularity of the quality bears. “This must-read book will appeal to Merrythought and teddy bear collectors and dealers, those who loved their childhood teddies and indeed anyone interested in the history of the great British toy company.” —Collectors Club of Great Britain

Download or read book More Merrythought Magic written by Pat Rush and published by . This book was released on 2003-01-01 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Pat Rush has spent literally years compiling, originating and writing this much needed work which quite justly makes a wonderful sequel to the original, first book on Merrythought Limited (The Magic of Merrythought, ISBN 0875882749) written by John Axe in 1976. 1970s; The 1980s; A New Direction; Cheeky Little Bear; The 1990s Onwards: The Toy Catalogues; Bears for Collectors; Specials: UK; Specials: International; The Merrythought International Collectors' Club; Labels; Index.

Download or read book The First Magical Adventure of Fairy Petal written by James Morris and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2012-04-26 with total page 123 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Nirvana is a magical land inhabited by fairies, gnomes elves and warlocks. Fairy Petal is born to an ancient fairy family but she is only half the size of a normal fairy which gives her a disadvantage. She is however highly intelligent and is given a pendant by the fairy Queen which she learns has great magical powers. She has a knack of getting people to help her and in this fi rst adventure she enlists a gnome, elf, leprechaun and a white warlock to help her free her brother Solom who has become entrapped by a wicked Black warlock. It is a fi ght of good over evil and in this case Fairy Petal represents the goodness of fairies and Nirvana.

Download or read book The British Toy Business written by Kenneth D. Brown and published by A&C Black. This book was released on 1996-01-01 with total page 318 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: At its height British toymaking was a significant industry, with famous names such as Britains and Meccano known throughout the world. While in essence a specialised form of small-scale engineering, its products and market have always been unique, reflecting the current priorities of both parents and children. Yet, while individual toys and marques have been catalogued extensively, no previous history of toymaking as a whole exists. The British Toy Business provides a fascinating example of the development of a specific industry. Many early early toys were home-made. From the eighteenth century, with its growing recognition of children as something other than small adults, date the beginnings of specialised toys, usually produced by small workshops and sold by street-sellers. The nineteenth century, with its industrial growth and middle-class prosperity, saw an expansion of toymaking. The 1960s and 1970s were the most successful years of British toymaking, with companies like Lesney making record profits. Yet British toy makers failed to solve a number of fundamental problems. Following an unexpected sudden downturn in sales at a time of high interest rates, the major names in British toy making, Lesney, Airfix, Mettoy and Dunbee Combex Marx, all collapsed between 1979 and 1985, leaving the business to be dominated largely by importers.

Download or read book The Merrythought written by Dick King-Smith and published by Viking Canada. This book was released on 1993 with total page 109 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Nick experiments with a wishbone (merrythought) to see if wishes do come true. 9 yrs+.

Download or read book Spell Struck written by Shelley Russell Nolan and published by Shelley Russell Nolan. This book was released on 2020-07-19 with total page 165 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Magic may be her undoing When Merry inherits a bookshop from a grandmother she never knew existed, the last thing she expected was to be transported to another world. But while claiming her inheritance, she accidentally triggers a spell that takes her to Tirana; a world where magic is real, and where her grandmother left behind powerful enemies. Now those enemies are after Merry, and she has to return home before they catch up with her. With the transportation spell broken, and mages and enforcers on her tail, she flees with her grandmother’s familiar, Sadie. But the black cat can’t save her when she draws the attention of the guild. On the run and searching for a way to remake the spell to take her home, Merry encounters dangers that may prove costly to both worlds. Merry must learn to wield elemental powers of Air, Earth, Water, Fire and Spirit to have any hope of returning home. If she fails, she will be stuck in Tirana forever, while an ancient enemy may gain the foothold it needs to rid the world of magic for good. Read the first book in a magical portal fantasy series now and get Spell Struck with Merry.

Download or read book The House Of Bonneau written by Elvi Rhodes and published by Random House. This book was released on 2011-08-31 with total page 415 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Perfect for fans of Kitty Neale, Dilly Court and Rosie Goodwin, this is the powerful sequel to Madeleine written by multi-million copy seller Elvi Rhodes. READERS ARE LOVING THE HOUSE OF BONNEAU! "Another brilliant family saga book. Read this in one sitting. Loved everything about it ... Based in Yorkshire." - 5 STARS "Loved this saga. Was drawn right into the story & the characters. Stayed up late and could not tear myself away from the story. Love this author's writing." - 5 STARS "I could not put it down - you really get wrapped up in the characters because she writes so brilliantly..." - 5 STARS. ***************************************************************** WILL SHE LOSE EVERYTHING SHE FOUGHT SO HARD TO GAIN? When Madeleine Bates - born into poverty as the daughter of a Yorkshire millhand - married Leon Bonneau - the French wool baron - she felt her life of turmoil was over. Whatever problems came their way, surely love would see them through? Yet trouble still dogs her and she feels she is alone: Leon's family resent her for taking him away from them and Hortense Murer - who assumed she would be Leon's wife - begrudges her. She also cannot help but dwell on the curse made by her old enemy Sophia Parkinson: that she would never bear a son. For it seems to be coming true...

Download or read book The Magic of Christmas written by Andrea Edwards and published by Silhouette. This book was released on 1993-11 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

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Download or read book Lily written by Holly Webb and published by Orchard Books. This book was released on 2011-10-06 with total page 159 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In a world where magic is outlawed, Lily runs wild and neglected. Once rich and powerful magicians, now Lily's family hide away in their crumbling house, while her older sister, Georgie, is trained secretly in magic. But when Lily discovers her parents' dark plan to use Georgie in a terrible plot to restore the country to its magical glory, she knows she must rescue her sister - and flee...

Download or read book The Witch s Kiss written by Katharine Corr and published by Open Road Media. This book was released on 2024-11-12 with total page 270 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this YA fantasy romance debut, a teenage girl is about to learn that the only thing more dangerous than being a witch is falling in love. Sixteen-year-old Merry is fed up with her feuding family and nonexistent social life. High school is a terrible time to have magic shooting from her fingertips without warning. Then Merry meets sweet, sensitive Jack, and can’t resist falling under his spell. There’s just one problem: he’s part of an evil, centuries-old curse that Merry is supposed to break. Is Merry about to lose her heart and her life? Or will true love’s kiss save the day?

Download or read book The Popular Recreator written by Anonymous and published by BoD – Books on Demand. This book was released on 2023-10-21 with total page 782 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Meriwether written by David Nevin and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2004-05 with total page 358 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lewis and Clark's world famous expedition is chronicled, with an emphasis on the young man whose dreams of conquering a continent are temporarily sidelined by his commitment to President Jefferson.

Download or read book The Witch s Blood written by Katharine Corr and published by Open Road Media. This book was released on 2024-11-12 with total page 237 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this spellbinding finale to the acclaimed YA fantasy romance trilogy, a teenage witch must save her brother from her evil archrival. Merry has finally learned to harness her powers. She’s also gotten used to breaking the rules. So when the coven forbids her from rescuing her brother, Leo, she defies them, with terrifying consequences. An evil sorcerer has abducted Leo and taken him to an alternate reality. To get him back, Merry will have to confront enemies from her past and present, and risk the lives of everyone she’s ever loved. As her efforts cause more chaos, she will ultimately have to decide how much she’s willing to sacrifice to make things right.

Download or read book Merrythought written by Dick King-Smith and published by Puffin. This book was released on 1999 with total page 112 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Witch s Tears written by Katharine Corr and published by Open Road Media. This book was released on 2024-11-12 with total page 263 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With her magical family in crisis, a teenage girl must step in to save the day in this YA fantasy romance sequel to Witch’s Kiss. It’s not easy being a high-school witch—just ask Merry. While she’s drowning in textbooks and rules set by the coven, she’s also grappling with heartbreak after the loss of her first love. But when her grandmother disappears, she must team up with her older brother, Leo, to find her. However, Leo is facing his own troubles. And while Merry is desperate to help him, everything she does seems to make things worse. Soon Leo meets a handsome wizard named Ronan, and Merry crosses paths with an attractive wizard named Finn, who the siblings believe can offer a solution to all of their problems. All they have to do is break a few rules . .