Download or read book The Impossible Collection of Cars written by Dan Neil and published by Assouline Publishing. This book was released on 2011-11-01 with total page 6 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It is the dream of many to own the world’s most beautifully designed automobiles, but most often only a handful of collectors ever come close. Now, The Impossible Collection of Cars makes that dream come true, showcasing the one hundred most exceptional cars of the twentieth century in ASSOULINE's third volume in the Impossible Collection series. Each luxury automobile—from the 1909 Blitzen Benz to a 1996 McLaren F1—was chosen for its revolutionary engineering, magnificent lines, and head-turning capabilities. Assouline is pleased to announce this exquisite tome, which features cars owned by celebrities like Marlene Dietrich, Ralph Lauren, Greta Garbo, Pablo Picasso, and Elvis Presley. This Impossible Collection volume is presented on cotton paper in a beautiful black rubber clamshell box with a cutout metal plate.

Download or read book The Impossible Collection of Motorcycles written by Ian Barry and published by Assouline Publishing. This book was released on 2023-08-01 with total page 6 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There’s an undeniable fascination with motorcycles—their speed, design, riders, and coolness factor, are all part of the magnetism. This exquisite deluxe volume, presented on cotton paper in a beautiful black rubber clamshell box with a cutout metal plate, is the newest addition to Assouline’s Impossible Collection series is a compendium of the 100 most exceptional bikes of the twentieth century—from the rare to the renowned—each one is unique. Some of these brilliant pieces of machinery include the stunning and one-of-a-kind BMW R7, the 1948 Vincent Series Rapide that Rollie Free shattered land speed record on, in nothing but a bathing suit, the iconic 1969 Easy Rider bike that Peter Fonda made famous, and the 1973 Harley-Davidson XR750, Evel Knievel’s bike of choice. Motorcycle aficionados, aesthetes, and enthusiasts alike will treasure this collector’s item.

Download or read book The History of Toy Soldiers written by Luigi Toiati and published by Casemate Publishers. This book was released on 2019-02-28 with total page 1145 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Amazing . . . A must-have must-read bible for lovers of toy history and in particular toy soldiers. Absolutely glorious!” —Books Monthly Humans have made and collected toy soldiers from time immemorial. They amuse and comfort us, awaken our curiosity, turn aggressiveness into creativity. In The History of Toy Soldiers, Luigi Toiati, himself an avid collector and manufacturer of toy soldiers, conveys and shares the pleasure of collecting and playing with them. Far from a dry encyclopedia, it leads the reader through the fascinating evolution of the toy soldier from ancient times to the early twenty-first century. The author, as a sociologist with an interest in semiotics (the study of signs), offers truly original insights into why different types of toy soldiers were born in a given period and country, or why in a given size and material. The author’s writing is packed with factual detail about the different types of toy (and model) soldiers and their manufacturers, but also with anecdotes, nostalgia, wit and his enduring passion for the subject. Six hundred beautiful color photographs, many depicting the author’s own collection, complete this delightful book. “Toiati creatively delivers exhaustive details, captivating anecdotes and a sense of nostalgia that exudes the fundamental childhood joy of playing with toy soldiers combined with adult collectors’ wonderment at their charms.” —Toy Soldier & Model Figure “A book that will enter the annals of Toy Soldier collections as one of the best and most complete books on this topic.” —IPMS/USA “A great journey of exploration.” —Miniature Wargaming

Download or read book Collector s Originality Guide Ford Model A written by Jim Schild and published by . This book was released on with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Collector's Originality Guide: Ford Model A is the definitive guide to one of the greatest cars in American history: The Ford Model A. The successor to the ubiquitous and world-changing Model T, the Model A arrived on the scene in 1928 to considerable fanfare, thanks to the marketing genius of Henry Ford. And this much-hyped car delivered exactly what the public wanted: a solid, reliable, up-to-date--and beautiful--new car. Naturally, this car became an instant classic, and has been a favorite among collectors and restorers for decades. In this paperback reissue of the highly popular hardcover book, author and photographer Jim Schild walks through all of the details of the Model A's four-year production, providing collectors with everything they need to know to identify, classify, and restore these fabulous cars. Filled with gorgeous color photography, this book has been and continues to be a must-have for all Model A fans.

Download or read book Slot Car Bible written by Robert Schleicher and published by . This book was released on with total page 238 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This sensational slot car salute presents a wealth of information on beginning and advanced techniques for collecting, building, tuning, and duplicating the amazing little cars that were at the peak of their popularity in the 1960s and '70s. All the rage among youngsters and adults alike, slot cars and more than 50 track layouts duplicating famous circuts like Daytona. Indy and Monaco, are featured here in photographs that vividly recount the enthusiasm surrounding this popular hobby. Follows Schleicher's popular Racing and Collecting Slot Cars 0-7603-1024-6.

Download or read book The Toy Collector written by James Gunn and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2010-07-06 with total page 289 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A tragicomic novel about nostalgia, addiction, and 1970s action figures. The Toy Collector is a wickedly funny portrait of a young man who sells stolen pharmaceuticals to finance his growing addiction to memorabilia. An orderly at a Times Square hospital, he buys his toys at exorbitant prices, searching the familiar tacky plastic in a perverse effort to avoid adulthood. As the story switches from the make-believe world he creates with his childhood friends-populated by Scrunch-Em, Grow-Em Dinosaurs and toy robots-to the grown-up pleasures of sex, drugs and alcohol, James falls in and out of love, and stumbles through New York City in search of dubious redemption.

Download or read book The Montessori Baby written by Simone Davies and published by Workman Publishing Company. This book was released on 2021-05-11 with total page 289 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It’s time to change the way we see babies. Drawing on principles developed by the educator Dr Maria Montessori, The Montessori Baby shows how to raise your baby from birth to age one with love, respect, insight, and a surprising sense of calm. Cowritten by Simone Davies, author of the bestselling The Montessori Toddler, and Junnifa Uzodike, it’s a book filled with hundreds of practical ideas for understanding what is actually happening with your baby, and how you can mindfully assist in their learning and development. Including how to: Prepare yourself for parenthood–physically, emotionally, intellectually, and spiritually. Become an active observer to understand what your baby is really telling you. Create Montessori spaces in your home, including “yes” spaces where nothing is off-limits. Set up activities that encourage baby’s movement and language development at their own pace Raise a secure baby who’s ready to explore the world with confidence.

Download or read book The Montessori Toddler written by Simone Davies and published by Workman Publishing Company. This book was released on 2019-03-19 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Announcing that rare parenting book that will not only help you become a more effective parent but actually change how you see your children. Written by Montessori educator Simone Davies, this book shows you how to bring the educational values of a Montessori classroom into your home—while turning the whole idea of the “terrible twos” on its head. Here is how to set up Montessori-friendly spaces in your home. Principles for fostering curiosity in your child—and in yourself. Specific Montessori skills—the winter coat flip; getting your toddler to pour his or her own water and clean up whatever spills might occur. And it goes much deeper, showing how a parent can really be present, be the child’s guide, and handle tantrums and problematic behavior without resorting to bribes, threats, or punishment and truly celebrate every stage. It’s also that rare parenting book that’s beautiful to look at, with a bright, airy design and simple color illustrations and photographs.

Download or read book The Model Car Handbook written by Robert Arthur Cutter and published by . This book was released on 1979 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Hess Toy Truck Encyclopedia written by Michael D. Roberto and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2014-10-03 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “An absolute essential for any Hess truck collector. The only in-depth book ever published on the subject of Hess truck collecting with details on every version while focusing on the best of the vintage trucks. It includes little known facts, telling differences between years and model variations while debunking myths and common misconceptions. All making for a fun and interesting read and you will find yourself referring back to it again and again.” – The Collections of D. P. Smith__________________________________________1000+ pictures, 31,500+ words, & 200 pages worth all condensed down to 152 JAM-PACKED Full Color pages. Information provided is not skewed, numbers are not manipulated. Author has no agenda other than providing you all the information you need. _____________________ Chapter headers show each truck, box and all things included plus its advertising sign. Quantities and original prices, as well as where each was made. Battery cards, vintage newspaper ads, insert cards, original mailers, and employee truck buttons. Retail Bags, holiday cards, and dealer/station promotion books. Pump toppers, vintage station-stamped boxes, as well as Kick-off & point-of-sale kits. Prototypes, many clones, and rare trucks you have never seen before. You think you had all the trucks? Take a seat. _____________________AUTHOR HAS NO AFFILIATION WITH HESS CORPORATION NOR INVOLVED IN ANY COLLECTIBLE TRADE. THE PURPOSE OF THIS BOOK IS TO PROTECT THE BUYER AND PROMOTE THE HESS TRUCK BRAND AND HOBBY. _____________________ “I am new to collecting HESS trucks and the encyclopedia is all I needed to learn everything there is to know about my new hobby. Well written and complete, it piqued my interest at every page.” – Robert DiSciascio _____________________“This is the most informative HESS book ever put out there. It's packed cover to cover with information on all the variations of the Hess trucks and goes into detail on all the fake or reproduction models out there and what to look out for. If you're an establish collector or even just a beginner, don't hesitate to get this book, you won't be sorry. It truly reflects the author's passion and feeds ours.” – James Galdo _____________________“It includes versions of Hess trucks I never even knew existed.”– Robert McClintock _____________________“A finer biography of Hess Trucks will not be found anywhere.”– Anthony Vaicels _____________________“You've brought back the thrill of collecting!”– Brad Winters _____________________Every single nook & cranny has been utilized. No wasted space. It is 4 years of continuous research and refinement by the author and years more on top of that from multiple contributors. Also provided is eleven years of historical eBay data on the most valuable trucks! It is simply the apotheosis of all things Hess truck. _____________________

Download or read book Data Science with NET and Polyglot Notebooks written by Matt Eland and published by Packt Publishing Ltd. This book was released on 2024-08-30 with total page 404 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ProgExpand your skillset by learning how to perform data science, machine learning, and generative AI experiments in .NET Interactive notebooks using a variety of languages, including C#, F#, SQL, and PowerShell Key Features Learn Conduct a full range of data science experiments with clear explanations from start to finish Learn key concepts in data analytics, machine learning, and AI and apply them to solve real-world problems Access all of the code online as a notebook and interactive GitHub Codespace Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBook Book Description As the fields of data science, machine learning, and artificial intelligence rapidly evolve, .NET developers are eager to leverage their expertise to dive into these exciting domains but are often unsure of how to do so. Data Science in .NET with Polyglot Notebooks is the practical guide you need to seamlessly bring your .NET skills into the world of analytics and AI. With Microsoft’s .NET platform now robustly supporting machine learning and AI tasks, the introduction of tools such as .NET Interactive kernels and Polyglot Notebooks has opened up a world of possibilities for .NET developers. This book empowers you to harness the full potential of these cutting-edge technologies, guiding you through hands-on experiments that illustrate key concepts and principles. Through a series of interactive notebooks, you’ll not only master technical processes but also discover how to integrate these new skills into your current role or pivot to exciting opportunities in the data science field. By the end of the book, you’ll have acquired the necessary knowledge and confidence to apply cutting-edge data science techniques and deliver impactful solutions within the .NET ecosystem. What you will learn Load, analyze, and transform data using DataFrames, data visualization, and descriptive statistics Train machine learning models with ML.NET for classification and regression tasks Customize ML.NET model training pipelines with AutoML, transforms, and model trainers Apply best practices for deploying models and monitoring their performance Connect to generative AI models using Polyglot Notebooks Chain together complex AI tasks with AI orchestration, RAG, and Semantic Kernel Create interactive online documentation with Mermaid charts and GitHub Codespaces Who this book is for This book is for experienced C# or F# developers who want to transition into data science and machine learning while leveraging their .NET expertise. It’s ideal for those looking to learn ML.NET and Semantic kernel and extend their .NET skills to data science, machine learning, and Generative AI Workflows.rammer’s guide to data science using ML.NET, OpenAI, and Semantic Kernel

Download or read book Official Gazette of the United States Patent and Trademark Office written by and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 936 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Aviation s Great Recruiter written by Herm L. Schreiner and published by Kent State University Press. This book was released on 2005 with total page 368 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Son of Czechoslovakian immigrants, Edward T. Packard sold his first model airplane in Cleveland in 1919 at the age of thirteen, a simple Pushers Stick Model. Lindbergh's 1927 solo flight conquering the Atlantic galvanized the aviation industry and jumpstarted his business, Cleveland Model and Supply Company, which at that time offered an extensive line of all-balsa wood model airplanes authentically replicating the early prototypes. Allied, and foreign model airplanes, which led to a famous worldwide enterprise whose growth required the involvement of his parents and his four brothers and ultimately employed nearly one hundred people. As aircraft designs became more complex, so did Cleveland models. The popularity of these realistic miniatures and the insight many hobbyists gained through their construction played a major role in the rapid World War II aviation mobilization, because the U.S. Army Air Corps was able to enlist recruits with skills in the principles of flight and aviation. publications served as the primary impetus for his comprehensive research. Included in this handsomely illustrated aviation history are photos and plans that originally accompanied the model kits and a never-before-published illustrated-plans index. Rare color photographs of Cleveland National Air Race aircraft and their daredevil pilots will be of interest to modelers, collectors, pilots, and aviation historians, who will find this book to be a significant addition to their libraries.

Download or read book Hess Truck Encyclopedia written by Michael Roberto and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2019-10 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: * * * COVERS ALL HESS TOY TRUCK from 1964 to 2021 * * * - Almost every page has been updated! - This Encyclopedia provides a valuable visual learning experience that helps people understand their Hess Truck collection, to make sound buying and selling decisions, and to act on them with confidence. All with a bonus of memories and nostalgia thrown in! Inside is every single Hess truck that Hess Corporation has released to the public in their chronological order. Then we move on to the Specialty trucks; then again onto the very rare Collectors, Corporate, Executive, and special Sweepstakes Edition trucks. Advancing to the next level, we'll show you never-before-seen Hess Prototypes that tell a story of what could've been. Next the Promotional materials we've all come used to seeing such as store posters and flags, retail truck bags, and even employee truck buttons. And so much more. "Bar none the most complete source of HESS truck info for the casual or hardcore collector" - Frank Zotolla This must-have encyclopedia is the crucial keystone to a complete Hess collection - any collection without it is unfinished and missing scores of information and photos only accrued by a true Hess Expert such as Michael D Roberto. "You've brought the thrill back to collecting!" - Brad Winters For the Experienced Collector and the Fanatic Novice! Regardless of you or your loved one's experience or collection size, The 2019 Hess Truck Encyclopedia will add tons of value and encouragement to keep collecting! "The most informative HESS toy trucks book ever out there. It truly reflects Mike's passion and feeds ours" - James Galdo "The standard of reference for all collectors of HESS trucks" - Ray Doyle Pass Down Something Meaningful! Create a tradition and leave something with serious sentimental value behind, just as Michael's father did with him, and as he plans to with his daughters. A Hess collection invites families to come together over a shared interest, and the Hess Truck Encyclopedia is the perfect tool for kick-starting a new family activity. "HANDS DOWN best HESS book out there. Buy it. You will NOT be disappointed" - Brent Trubia "Every HESS toy trucks collector needs this book" - Robert McClintock

Download or read book Forgetting the Art World written by Pamela M. Lee and published by MIT Press. This book was released on 2012-10-12 with total page 245 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The work of art's mattering and materialization in a globalized world, with close readings of works by Takahashi Murakami, Andreas Gursky, Thomas Hirschhorn, and others. It may be time to forget the art world—or at least to recognize that a certain historical notion of the art world is in eclipse. Today, the art world spins on its axis so quickly that its maps can no longer be read; its borders blur. In Forgetting the Art World, Pamela Lee connects the current state of this world to globalization and its attendant controversies. Contemporary art has responded to globalization with images of movement and migration, borders and multitudes, but Lee looks beyond iconography to view globalization as a world process. Rather than think about the “global art world” as a socioeconomic phenomenon, or in terms of the imagery it stages and sponsors, Lee considers “the work of art's world” as a medium through which globalization takes place. She argues that the work of art is itself both object and agent of globalization. Lee explores the ways that art actualizes, iterates, or enables the processes of globalization, offering close readings of works by artists who have come to prominence in the last two decades. She examines the “just in time” managerial ethos of Takahashi Murakami; the production of ethereal spaces in Andreas Gursky's images of contemporary markets and manufacture; the logic of immanent cause dramatized in Thomas Hirschhorn's mixed-media displays; and the “pseudo-collectivism” in the contemporary practice of the Atlas Group, the Raqs Media Collective, and others. To speak of “the work of art's world,” Lee says, is to point to both the work of art's mattering and its materialization, to understand the activity performed by the object as utterly continuous with the world it at once inhabits and creates.

Download or read book PC Mag written by and published by . This book was released on 2000-12-19 with total page 248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: PCMag.com is a leading authority on technology, delivering Labs-based, independent reviews of the latest products and services. Our expert industry analysis and practical solutions help you make better buying decisions and get more from technology.

Download or read book Art and Politics written by Claudia Mesch and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2014-10-10 with total page 296 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Contemporary art is increasingly concerned with swaying the opinions of its viewier. To do so, the art employs various strategies to convey a political message. This book provides readers with the tools to decode and appreciate political art, a crucial and understudied direction in post-war art. From the postwar works of Pablo Picasso and Alexander Deineka to thie Border Film Project and web-based works of Beatriz da Costa, Art and Politics: a Small History of Art for Social Change after 1945 considers how artists visual or otherwise have engaged with major political and grassroots movements, particularly after 1960. With its broad definition of the political, this book features chapters on postcolonialism, feminism, the anti-war movement, environmentalism, gay rights and anti-globiliaztion. It charts how individual artworks reverberated with enormous idealogical shifts. While emphasising the West, Art and Politics takes global developments into account as well - looking at art production practiced by postcolonial African, Latin American and Middle Eastern artists. Its case-study approach to the subject provides the reader with an overview of a most complex subject. This book will also challenge its readers to consider often devalued and marginalised political artworks as properly part of the history of modern and contemporary art.