Download or read book Plastic Culture written by Woodrow Phoenix and published by Kodansha International. This book was released on 2006-06-26 with total page 124 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In "Plastic Culture", British comics artist and illustrator Woodrow Phoenixxplores our relationship to toys in the twenty-first century, witharticular emphasis on Japan - an exporter of both merchandise and ideas.lastic Toys based on comics, movies and TV shows from "Astro Boy", "Godzilla"nd "Gatchaman", to "Power Rangers", "Sailor Moon" and "Pokemon" have had aowerful effect on the West, and have kick-started trends in design and populture that have crossed from Japan to the West and back East again. Withts blend of incisive analysis and stylish photography, this is a book thatill appeal to a wide range of readers: from those interested in the latestrends in contemporary art, to toy collectors young and old, and to anyoneith an interest in Japan's influence on contemporary pop culture.

Download or read book Toys written by David Longest and published by . This book was released on 1994 with total page 278 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Top-selling collectibles author Longest offers a guide to toys from 1870 to the 1950s, with a special focus on pre-WWI toys. This full-color presentation includes over 750 beautiful photos, each accompanied by historical information, marks, dates and sizes to aid identification, plus current values.

Download or read book The Toys We Love written by Toys and published by . This book was released on 1961 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Toys and American Culture written by Sharon M. Scott and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2009-12-09 with total page 536 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tracing developments in toy making and marketing across the evolving landscape of the 20th century, this encyclopedia is a comprehensive reference guide to America's most popular playthings and the culture to which they belong. From the origins of favorite playthings to their associations with events and activities, the study of a nation's toys reveals the hopes, goals, values, and priorities of its people. Toys have influenced the science, art, and religion of the United States, and have contributed to the development of business, politics, and medicine. Toys and American Culture: An Encyclopedia documents America's shifting cultural values as they are embedded within and transmitted by the nation's favorite playthings. Alphabetically arranged entries trace developments in toy making and toy marketing across the evolving landscape of 20th-century America. In addition to discussing the history of America's most influential toys, the book contains specific entries on the individuals, organizations, companies, and publications that gave shape to America's culture of play from 1900 to 2000. Toys from the two decades that frame the 20th century are also included, as bridges to the fascinating past—and the inspiring future—of American toys.

Download or read book Toy Tips written by Marianne M. Szymanski and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2004-08-13 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This entertaining and informative book--written by Marianne Szymanski, child development and toy expert, and Ellen Neuborne, an award-winning business journalist--is an essential and authoritative guide to toys and play. Based on thirteen years of independent consumer-focused research, Toy Tips offers invaluable advice and practical information about selecting appropriate toys and answers questions such as Why do kids play with toys? What is the true role of toys? Which toys are good and which aren’t? How do toys figure into normal, healthy child development? “Invaluable and specific guidance about how the right toys can help your kids learn, develop, build skills, and have some fun.” --Michele Borba, consultant, educator, and author, Parents Do Make a Difference, Building Moral Intelligence, and No More Misbehavin' “No one is better equipped than Marianne Szymanski to help you make smart choices when purchasing toys for your kids or for the kids in your life.”--Spencer Christian, former host of Szymanski’s guest segments on ABC’s Good Morning America, and author, Is There a Dinosaur in Your Backyard? and many other children’s books “Szymanski’s years of experience and passion for serving children make her a leading voice in the developmental benefits of toys and play.”--From the Foreward by Marvin W. Berkowitz

Download or read book The Sphere written by and published by . This book was released on 1919 with total page 740 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

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Download or read book Hello Girls Boys written by David Veart and published by Auckland University Press. This book was released on 2015-02-01 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Toys are fun—but they are also serious business, as David Veart makes clear in this remarkable story of New Zealanders and their toys from Maori voyagers to 21st-century gamers. Deploying the tools of archaeology and oral history, Veart digs through a few centuries of pocket knives and plasticine to take us deep into the childhoods of Aotearoa. His story explores how people made their fun on the far side of the ocean—the Maori and Pakeha learned knucklebones from each other; young Aucklanders established the largest Meccano club in the world; and Fun Ho!, Torro, Lincoln International, and Luvme helped to build a successful local toy industry under the shade of import protection. Hello Girls & Boys! covers the crazes and collecting, playtimes and preoccupations of big and little New Zealand kids for generations. With its memories of knucklebones and double happys, golliwogs and tin canoes, marbles and Meccano, Tonka trucks and Buzzy Bees, this is a seriously fun New Zealand toy story.

Download or read book My Year Collecting Toys 2017 written by Matthew Marchon and published by Orange Rock Publishing. This book was released on with total page 53 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It’s not an addiction, it’s a passion. I love collecting toys. Okay, yeah, fine, maybe a little bit of an addiction. We’ll let you decide. Journey with me as we take a trip back to 2017. The year my beloved WWF Hasbro figures returned to the shelves as WWE Retros. The year Mega Construx added Masters Of The Universe to their line of mini figures. The year I bought a collection of the 2011 Thundercats and found a bag of He-Man figures at a thrift store in the mountains of New Hampshire. While traveling New England for my hiking guides, I stopped at every toy store, flea market and thrift store I came across. Not to mention my parents’ shed and attic, always good places for old treasures. And of course, good old eBay. The cover says it all, you know what we’re hunting down. This isn’t superheroes and Star Wars, I’m looking for those forgotten lines. And a few not so forgotten. We’re talking Dino-Riders and Super Naturals. Wrestling and MOTU. GI Joes, Turtles, the ninja kind, not the ones you have to brake for in the road, Transformers and even, ugh, I know people hate it but I’m gonna say it anyway, Go-Bots. And Thundercats, everyone loves them. Does that make up for it? It was a good year for toy hunting, but not nearly as good as the years that fell around it. Since this book’s a little short, we’re going to give it away for free, just pretend it’s one of those mini comics that came with 80’s action figures. But don’t let your kids read it, some of the humor may be a little inappropriate. They can enjoy the pictures though, just like I did with the actual mini comics that came with my figures when I was a kid. Let’s take a look at my year collecting toys in 2017.

Download or read book Toy Making at Home How to Make a Hundred Toys from Odds and Ends written by Morley Adams and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2021-05-18 with total page 111 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Toy-Making at Home" by Morley Adams has been compiled with the assistance of Mr. Walter Higgins, the well-known instructor in woodwork. The volume fulfills a long-felt want in that it supplies fascinating amusement for evenings at home. The making of toys is an engrossing pastime, and the homemade toy is invariably more novel than the shop-bought article and of superior quality, besides which there is always satisfaction in "I made it myself." The purpose of the book is to give simple and easily understood instructions and plain diagrams and sketches for making toys from the odds and ends that are usually discarded as useless. Matches, Match Boxes, Cotton Reels, Cocoa Tins, Cigar Boxes, and even Egg Shells comprise the materials from which are evolved Shops, Working Models, Dolls' Furniture, Boats, Steam Engines, Windmills, and scores of other toys dear to the hearts of boys and girls.

Download or read book Rack Toys written by Brian Heiler and published by . This book was released on 2021-08-06 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A love-letter to fun toys that broke real easy, Rack Toys chronicles decades of cheaply made toys found on the rack of discount stores, drug stores and anywhere in-between. What these toys lacked in quality, they made up for in charm and kitsch.

Download or read book Music Passion and Cognitive Function written by Leonid Perlovsky and published by Academic Press. This book was released on 2017-02-25 with total page 204 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Music, Passion, and Cognitive Function examines contemporary cognitive theories of music, why they cannot explain music’s power over us, and the origin and evolution of music. The book presents experimental confirmations of the theory in psychological and neuroimaging research, discussing the parallel evolution of consciousness, musical styles, and cultures since Homer and King David. In addition, it explains that 'in much wisdom is much grief' due to cognitive dissonances created by language that splits the inner world. Music enables us to survive in this sea of grief, overcomes discomforts and stresses of acquiring new knowledge, and unifies the soul, hence the power of music. Provides a foundation of music theory Demonstrates how emotions motivate interaction between cognition and language Covers differentiation and synthesis in consciousness Compares the parallel evolution of music and cultures Examines the idea of music overcoming cognitive dissonances

Download or read book Passion written by Sayed Haider Raza and published by Rajkamal Prakashan. This book was released on 2005-01-01 with total page 206 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: On life and work of Sayed Haider Raza, b. 1922, Indian painter as told to Aśoka Vājapeyī, b. 1941, Indian author.

Download or read book Toy Surprise written by Oludotun Coker and published by BookRix. This book was released on 2023-07-06 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Step into the enchanting world of "Toy Surprise: Unboxing the Hottest Toys of the Year," a thrilling toy-themed fiction novel that will captivate readers of all ages. This bestseller toy-themed book takes you on an exciting toy-themed plot, filled with anticipation and the joy of unboxing the most sought-after toys. In this children's toy story book, prepare to be dazzled by the hottest toys brought to life through vivid storytelling. "Toy Surprise: Unboxing the Hottest Toys of the Year" immerses you in a world where imagination knows no bounds and the thrill of discovering new toys is at its peak. The Toy Surprise book review unanimously praises its imaginative storyline and masterful characterization. This captivating novel is a delightful fusion of creativity and magic, perfectly capturing the excitement and wonder of unboxing the year's most coveted toys. Readers will be swept away by the author's skillful depiction of this toy-filled universe, where each unboxing holds the promise of surprise and delight. The Toy Surprise book synopsis offers a glimpse into the wonderland of toy surprises awaiting readers. Join our young protagonist on an extraordinary journey as they embark on the quest to unbox the hottest toys of the year. With each unboxing, a new adventure unfolds, full of twists, friendships, and unexpected discoveries that will keep readers eagerly turning the pages. Within the pages of "Toy Surprise: Unboxing the Hottest Toys of the Year," you'll find an irresistible combination of excitement and anticipation. The author's expert storytelling effortlessly captures the thrill and joy of unboxing these highly sought-after toys, creating an immersive experience that transports readers into a world of imagination and wonder. Whether you're a child yearning for a thrilling toy-filled escape or an adult seeking a nostalgic trip down memory lane, "Toy Surprise: Unboxing the Hottest Toys of the Year" is an absolute must-read. Get ready to embark on an unforgettable journey through a toy-filled universe, where the most exciting surprises await, and the joy of unboxing comes to life

Download or read book A Little SPOT of Feelings written by Diane Alber and published by . This book was released on 2020-07-24 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Gives coping and managing techniques to deal with ones emotions.

Download or read book The Journey of a Toys for Tots Toy written by Rebecca Varicak and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2012-11-21 with total page 41 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Follow Ted, a Toys for Tots toy, as he travels from the store shelves to his final destination . . . . where he becomes a special gift to a child on Christmas morning. One Christmas in 1947, Diane Hendricks, wife of Major Bill Hendricks, USMCR, made a doll and wanted her husband to go out and give the toy to an organization designed to help children in need. When he explained to her that no such organization existed, she demanded that they start one. In 1948, the proud tradition of Marines bringing toys to children in need on Christmas evolved into what is now known as Toys for Tots.

Download or read book Toy Mountain written by Stef Gemmill and published by EK Books. This book was released on 2021-10-06 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sam is tired of his toys. Why would he want his Grandma's old trainset and teddy when there's a toy factory high up in the clouds that makes rumbly red toys, grumbly green toys and so much more? In this important story about reducing waste and taking responsibility for the environment, Sam is about to find out. Toy Mountain is a quirky story about 5-year-old Sam's chance to become a toy tester for the Tiny Hands Toy factory. After Sam signs up for his exciting new task, he quickly accumulates a pile of plastic, clunky toys, discarding the well-loved toys handed down to him from his Grandma. But one by one and plonk! by plonk!, his shiny new toys start to break. Soon enough, Sam has a mountain of broken toys that just won't stop growing! This colourful and whimsically illustrated story highlights the waste that results from 'consumer culture', and the value of looking after our belongings. Inspired by the author's childhood of hand-me-down toys, it empowers children to take sustainability into their own hands through their toy purchases. This is a vitally important message in a world where we generate 6.3 billion tonnes of plastic each year, 79% of which goes into landfill. Children and adults alike will find themselves cheering Sam along as he rescues his treasured old toys from being lost under a growing mound of broken plastic, and realises why they're so special after all.