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

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Download or read book The Number Sense written by Stanislas Dehaene and published by OUP USA. This book was released on 2011-04-29 with total page 339 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Our understanding of how the human brain performs mathematical calculations is far from complete. In The Number Sense, Stanislas Dehaene offers readers an enlightening exploration of the mathematical mind. Using research showing that human infants have a rudimentary number sense, Dehaene suggests that this sense is as basic as our perception of color, and that it is wired into the brain. But how then did we leap from this basic number ability to trigonometry, calculus, and beyond? Dehaene shows that it was the invention of symbolic systems of numerals that started us on the climb to higher mathematics. Tracing the history of numbers, we learn that in early times, people indicated numbers by pointing to part of their bodies, and how Roman numerals were replaced by modern numbers. On the way, we also discover many fascinating facts: for example, because Chinese names for numbers are short, Chinese people can remember up to nine or ten digits at a time, while English-speaking people can only remember seven. A fascinating look at the crossroads where numbers and neurons intersect, The Number Sense offers an intriguing tour of how the structure of the brain shapes our mathematical abilities, and how math can open up a window on the human mind"--Provided by publisher.

Download or read book The Man on Mao s Right written by Ji Chaozhu and published by Random House. This book was released on 2008-07-15 with total page 418 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: No other narrative from within the corridors of power has offered as frank and intimate an account of the making of the modern Chinese nation as Ji Chaozhu’s The Man on Mao’s Right. Having served Chairman Mao Zedong and the Communist leadership for two decades, and having become a key figure in China’s foreign policy, Ji now provides an honest, detailed account of the personalities and events that shaped today’s People’s Republic. The youngest son of a prosperous government official, nine-year-old Ji and his family fled Japanese invaders in the late 1930s, escaping to America. Warmly received by his new country, Ji returned its embrace as he came of age in New York’s East Village and then attended Harvard University. But in 1950, after years of enjoying a life of relative ease while his countrymen suffered through war and civil strife, Ji felt driven by patriotism to volunteer to serve China in its conflict with his adoptive country in the Korean War. Ji’s mastery of the English language and American culture launched his improbable career, eventually winning him the role of English interpreter for China’s two top leaders: Premier Zhou Enlai and Party Chairman Mao Zedong. With a unique blend of Chinese insight and American candor, Ji paints insightful portraits of the architects of modern China: the urbane, practical, and avuncular Zhou, the conscience of the People’s Republic; and the messianic, charismatic Mao, student of China’s ancient past–his country’s stern father figure. In Ji’s memoir, he is an eyewitness to modern Chinese history, including the Great Leap Forward, the Cultural Revolution, the Nixon summit, and numerous momentous events in Tiananmen Square. As he becomes caught up in political squabbles among radical factions, Ji’s past and charges against him of “incorrect” thinking subject him to scrutiny and suspicion. He is repeatedly sent to a collective farm to be “reeducated” by the peasants. After the Mao years, Ji moves on to hold top diplomatic posts in the United States and the United Kingdom and then serves as under secretary-general of the United Nations. Today, he says, “The Chinese know America better than the Americans know China. The risk is that we misperceive each other.” This highly accessible insider’s chronicle of a struggling people within a developing powerhouse nation is also Ji Chaozhu’s dramatic personal story, certain to fascinate and enlighten Western readers. A riveting biography and unique historical record, The Man on Mao’s Right recounts the heartfelt struggle of a man who loved two powerful nations that were at odds with each other. Ji Chaozhu played an important role in paving the way for what is destined to be known as the Chinese Century. Praise for The Man on Mao’s Right "Brave, beautifully written testimony . A true "fly-on-the-wall" account of the momentous changes in Chinese society and international relations over the last century." --Kirkus Reviews “It is a relief to read an account by an urbane and often witty insider who neither idolizes nor demonizes China's top leaders . . . . Highly recommended." —Library Journal, starred review

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 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

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