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An American Girl Anthology

Finding Ourselves in the Pleasant Company Universe

Edición de Justine Orlovsky-Schnitzler, KC Hysmith ...

Series series Cultures of Childhood
Winner of the 2026 Susan Koppleman Award for Best Anthology, Multi-Authored, or Edited Book in Feminist Studies in Popular and American Culture awarded by the Popular Culture AssociationContributions by Mary Berman, Mary M. Burke, Abigail C. Fine, Juliette Holder, KC Hysmith, Mackenzie Kwok, Esther Martin, Hannah Matthews, Janine B. Napierkowski, Justine Orlovsky-Schnitzler, Samantha Pickette, ... Leer más

$17.99 USD

Winner of the 2026 Susan Koppleman Award for Best Anthology, Multi-Authored, or Edited Book in Feminist Studies in Popular and American Culture awarded by the Popular Culture AssociationContributions by Mary Berman, Mary M. Burke, Abigail C. Fine, Juliette Holder, KC Hysmith, Mackenzie Kwok, Esther Martin, Hannah Matthews, Janine B. Napierkowski, Justine Orlovsky-Schnitzler, Samantha Pickette,
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Make Cloth Dolls

A Foolproof Way to Sew Fabric Friends

de Terese Cato ...

Create dolls with personality from head to toe with tips from the self-taught artist, weaver, woodworker, and author of Needle Felting.A step-by-step visual guide to making a lighthearted and charming collectible for the doll-lovers you know! Bring these endearing characters to life with patterns you can personalize for a chef, gardener, knitter, mother, scrapbooker, shopper, or lover of all ... Leer más

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Create dolls with personality from head to toe with tips from the self-taught artist, weaver, woodworker, and author of Needle Felting.A step-by-step visual guide to making a lighthearted and charming collectible for the doll-lovers you know! Bring these endearing characters to life with patterns you can personalize for a chef, gardener, knitter, mother, scrapbooker, shopper, or lover of all
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THE ART OF MINIATURE DOLL MAKING: Step-by-Step for Beginners

de Curtis Seth ...

"The Art of Miniature Doll Making: Step-by-Step for Beginners" is an immersive and instructive journey into the captivating world of crafting exquisite miniature dolls. This comprehensive guide is thoughtfully designed to empower beginners with the skills and knowledge they need to create enchanting miniature figures from scratch. ... Leer más

$12.07 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

"The Art of Miniature Doll Making: Step-by-Step for Beginners" is an immersive and instructive journey into the captivating world of crafting exquisite miniature dolls. This comprehensive guide is thoughtfully designed to empower beginners with the skills and knowledge they need to create enchanting miniature figures from scratch.
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Barbie and Ruth

The Story of the World's Most Famous Doll and the Woman Who Created Her

de Robin Gerber ...

“Barbie and her creator, the sharp-elbowed gal who built the biggest toy company, have a story to tell.” —TimeBarbie and Ruth is the remarkable true story of the world’s most famous toy and the woman who created her. It is a fascinating account of how one visionary woman and her product changed an industry and sparked a lasting debate about women’s roles. At once a business book, a colorful ... Leer más

$9.49 USD

“Barbie and her creator, the sharp-elbowed gal who built the biggest toy company, have a story to tell.” —TimeBarbie and Ruth is the remarkable true story of the world’s most famous toy and the woman who created her. It is a fascinating account of how one visionary woman and her product changed an industry and sparked a lasting debate about women’s roles. At once a business book, a colorful
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You Don't Own Me

The Court Battles That Exposed Barbie's Dark Side

de Orly Lobel ...

“A hair-raising account of a Barbie Dreamhouse-size Jarndyce and Jarndyce.”—Jill Lepore, The New YorkerThis provocative work spotlights the legal battles between behemoth Mattel and audacious MGA over incredibly successful toys and the ownership of an idea. Law professor Orly Lobel deeply researched this riveting story, interviewing those involved, to draw attention to the contentious debate over ... Leer más

$12.99 USD

“A hair-raising account of a Barbie Dreamhouse-size Jarndyce and Jarndyce.”—Jill Lepore, The New YorkerThis provocative work spotlights the legal battles between behemoth Mattel and audacious MGA over incredibly successful toys and the ownership of an idea. Law professor Orly Lobel deeply researched this riveting story, interviewing those involved, to draw attention to the contentious debate over
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The Arthur Machen Collection

de Arthur Machen ...

Arthur Machen was a Welsh author and mystic of the 1890s and early 20th century. He is best known for his influential supernatural, fantasy, and horror fiction. His novella The Great God Pan has garnered a reputation as a classic of horror, with Stephen King describing it as "Maybe the best [horror story] in the English language."The Arthur Machen Collection reveals a mind of fascinating depth and ... Leer más

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Arthur Machen was a Welsh author and mystic of the 1890s and early 20th century. He is best known for his influential supernatural, fantasy, and horror fiction. His novella The Great God Pan has garnered a reputation as a classic of horror, with Stephen King describing it as "Maybe the best [horror story] in the English language."The Arthur Machen Collection reveals a mind of fascinating depth and
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The Toys That Made Us: Polly Pocket

An Unauthorized History of Mattel's Micro Moneymaker

de Maude Campbell, Amy Greenbank ...

Polly Pocket was a toy that took the big world of dolls and put it in a tiny compact. Now The Toys That Made Us: Polly Pocket takes the big world of toy making into a little book.Within its pages is the history of a line that revolutionized the toy shelves from its inception and release in the 90s to its resurgence nearly a decade later, all the way to its ongoing legacy as a toy of infinite ... Leer más

$11.99 USD

Polly Pocket was a toy that took the big world of dolls and put it in a tiny compact. Now The Toys That Made Us: Polly Pocket takes the big world of toy making into a little book.Within its pages is the history of a line that revolutionized the toy shelves from its inception and release in the 90s to its resurgence nearly a decade later, all the way to its ongoing legacy as a toy of infinite
... Leer más
Anatomy of a Doll

The Fabric Sculptor's Handbook

de Susanna Oroyan ...

"At last! A complete book on doll design and soft sculpture has been written." —Virginia Robertson, designer and publisherMaster dollmaker Susanna Oroyan gives you the definitive book on fabric sculpting. Anatomy of a Doll is packed with an abundance of exquisite photographs that capture the best work from dollmakers today. Detailed step-by-step illustrations for an incredible variety of cloth ... Leer más

$9.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

"At last! A complete book on doll design and soft sculpture has been written." —Virginia Robertson, designer and publisherMaster dollmaker Susanna Oroyan gives you the definitive book on fabric sculpting. Anatomy of a Doll is packed with an abundance of exquisite photographs that capture the best work from dollmakers today. Detailed step-by-step illustrations for an incredible variety of cloth
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Designing the Doll

From Concept to Construction

de Susanna Oroyan ...

The author of Anatomy of a Doll "gives us a gift by distilling the spirits found in doll/figure art . . . then explains the fundamentals to pave the way" (Barbara Campbell, editor of Soft Dolls & Animals!).Advance your dollmaking skills with this in-depth guide by master-dollmaker Susanna Oroyan! Susanna introduces you to her concept of "imaginative engineering" with a collection of design ... Leer más

$12.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

The author of Anatomy of a Doll "gives us a gift by distilling the spirits found in doll/figure art . . . then explains the fundamentals to pave the way" (Barbara Campbell, editor of Soft Dolls & Animals!).Advance your dollmaking skills with this in-depth guide by master-dollmaker Susanna Oroyan! Susanna introduces you to her concept of "imaginative engineering" with a collection of design
... Leer más
Barbie Takes the Catwalk

A Style Icon's History in Fashion

de Karan Feder ...

Barbie has always been a fashion icon, with a wardrobe of looks inspired by the world’s great fashion designers, and inspiring them as well with her signature style. From decade-defining designs by formidable fashion royalty such as Dior, Balenciaga, Yves St. Laurent, Pucci, and Chanel, to skateboard culture and rave fashion, Barbie doll’s outfits have reflected the fashion and the time. In Barbie ... Leer más

$18.99 USD

Barbie has always been a fashion icon, with a wardrobe of looks inspired by the world’s great fashion designers, and inspiring them as well with her signature style. From decade-defining designs by formidable fashion royalty such as Dior, Balenciaga, Yves St. Laurent, Pucci, and Chanel, to skateboard culture and rave fashion, Barbie doll’s outfits have reflected the fashion and the time. In Barbie
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A Picture Book of Dolls and Dolls' Houses

de Various ...

This vintage book is a pictorial catalogue of eighteenth- and nineteenth-century dolls and dolls' houses, republished here in a modern edition with its original pictures and text. Containing authentic photographs and details of origins, this little volume will be of utility to doll enthusiasts, and would make for a worthy addition to collections of allied literature. Many vintage books such as ... Leer más

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This vintage book is a pictorial catalogue of eighteenth- and nineteenth-century dolls and dolls' houses, republished here in a modern edition with its original pictures and text. Containing authentic photographs and details of origins, this little volume will be of utility to doll enthusiasts, and would make for a worthy addition to collections of allied literature. Many vintage books such as
... Leer más
British Dolls of the 1950s

de Susan Brewer ...

Photos, descriptions, and fascinating history for dedicated doll collectors.In the 1950s, a new material—plastic—revolutionized the doll trade and made dolls affordable for people of all classes. This book focuses specifically on British dolls of that decade, offering not only useful information for collectors but a glimpse into the history and culture that surrounded these cherished toys.Along ... Leer más

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Photos, descriptions, and fascinating history for dedicated doll collectors.In the 1950s, a new material—plastic—revolutionized the doll trade and made dolls affordable for people of all classes. This book focuses specifically on British dolls of that decade, offering not only useful information for collectors but a glimpse into the history and culture that surrounded these cherished toys.Along
... Leer más
Toys, Games, and Action Figure Collectibles of the 1970s: Volume II Grizzly Adams to Play-Doh

Toys, Games, and Action Figure Collectibles of the 1970s, #2

de Jonathon Jones ...

Series Libro 2 - Toys, Games, and Action Figure Collectibles of the 1970s
With over 550 pictures and over 75 categories that cover boy and girl toys both, this is the second book in a series that will help to define what 70s playtime was all about. From action figures to general toys to games, this guidebook will give visual examples as well as a checklist on a wide variety of items that were produced during this fantastic decade. Whether you're a collector or someone ... Leer más

$2.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

With over 550 pictures and over 75 categories that cover boy and girl toys both, this is the second book in a series that will help to define what 70s playtime was all about. From action figures to general toys to games, this guidebook will give visual examples as well as a checklist on a wide variety of items that were produced during this fantastic decade. Whether you're a collector or someone
... Leer más
On Dolls

Edición de Kenneth Gross ...

Some of the greatest thinkers and writers of our age meditate on play and the mysteries of inanimate life.This unusual literary collection contains writings from Baudelaire, Kleist, Rilke, Freud, Kafka, Walter Benjamin, Bruno Schulz, Elizabeth Bishop, Dennis Silk, and Marina Warner.The essays and reflections explore the seriousness of play and the mysteries of inanimate life - 'the unknown, spaces ... Leer más

$10.99 USD

Some of the greatest thinkers and writers of our age meditate on play and the mysteries of inanimate life.This unusual literary collection contains writings from Baudelaire, Kleist, Rilke, Freud, Kafka, Walter Benjamin, Bruno Schulz, Elizabeth Bishop, Dennis Silk, and Marina Warner.The essays and reflections explore the seriousness of play and the mysteries of inanimate life - 'the unknown, spaces
... Leer más
Ebay and Beyond: What’s Hot and What’s Not In Antiques and Collectibles

de Jonathon Jones ...

This comprehensive summary, combining text and over 275 images, will take you on a journey encompassing fifteen intense years of online buying and selling experience, and will cover a wide range of antiques and collectibles, from early 18th century porcelain to 1980s action figures, discussing what is hot and what is not for 2014 and beyond.The categories discussed are as follows: Glass, Pottery, ... Leer más

$2.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

This comprehensive summary, combining text and over 275 images, will take you on a journey encompassing fifteen intense years of online buying and selling experience, and will cover a wide range of antiques and collectibles, from early 18th century porcelain to 1980s action figures, discussing what is hot and what is not for 2014 and beyond.The categories discussed are as follows: Glass, Pottery,
... Leer más
The Die Varieties of the Nesbitt Series of United States Envelopes

de Berthold ...

The Die Varieties of the Nesbitt Series of United States Envelopes is a comprehensive philatelic reference work authored by John N. Luff, focusing on the intricate die varieties found within the Nesbitt series of U.S. postal envelopes. First published in 1906, this book meticulously catalogs and describes the numerous subtle differences in the dies used to produce the embossed stamps on government ... Leer más

$29.99 USD

The Die Varieties of the Nesbitt Series of United States Envelopes is a comprehensive philatelic reference work authored by John N. Luff, focusing on the intricate die varieties found within the Nesbitt series of U.S. postal envelopes. First published in 1906, this book meticulously catalogs and describes the numerous subtle differences in the dies used to produce the embossed stamps on government
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The Postage Stamp in War

de Melville ...

The Postage Stamp in War is a fascinating exploration of the pivotal role that postage stamps have played during times of conflict, particularly focusing on their significance in the context of war. Authored by Fred J. Melville, a renowned philatelist, the book delves into the history, symbolism, and practical uses of stamps in wartime, offering readers a unique perspective on how these small ... Leer más

$29.99 USD

The Postage Stamp in War is a fascinating exploration of the pivotal role that postage stamps have played during times of conflict, particularly focusing on their significance in the context of war. Authored by Fred J. Melville, a renowned philatelist, the book delves into the history, symbolism, and practical uses of stamps in wartime, offering readers a unique perspective on how these small
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The Canadian Druggist

Vol., 1, No. 2; August, 1889

de Various ...

The Canadian Druggist Vol. 1, No. 2; August, 1889 is a fascinating historical periodical that offers a unique glimpse into the world of pharmacy and druggists in late 19th-century Canada. Published in August 1889, this issue serves as both a professional journal and a trade magazine, catering to the needs and interests of Canadian pharmacists, chemists, and those involved in the pharmaceutical ... Leer más

$29.99 USD

The Canadian Druggist Vol. 1, No. 2; August, 1889 is a fascinating historical periodical that offers a unique glimpse into the world of pharmacy and druggists in late 19th-century Canada. Published in August 1889, this issue serves as both a professional journal and a trade magazine, catering to the needs and interests of Canadian pharmacists, chemists, and those involved in the pharmaceutical
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What Philately Teaches

A Lecture Delivered before the Section on Philately of the Brooklyn Institute of Arts and Sciences, February 24, 1899

de John Nicholas Luff ...

What Philately Teaches: A Lecture Delivered before the Section on Philately of the Brooklyn Institute of Arts and Sciences, February 24, 1899, is a fascinating exploration into the world of stamp collecting and its broader educational value. Authored by John N. Luff, a renowned philatelist of his time, this book delves into the multifaceted lessons that philately imparts to its enthusiasts. Luff ... Leer más

$29.99 USD

What Philately Teaches: A Lecture Delivered before the Section on Philately of the Brooklyn Institute of Arts and Sciences, February 24, 1899, is a fascinating exploration into the world of stamp collecting and its broader educational value. Authored by John N. Luff, a renowned philatelist of his time, this book delves into the multifaceted lessons that philately imparts to its enthusiasts. Luff
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Barbie: Live Life To The Cutest

de Mattel ...

This giftable hardcover book features a never-before-seen art style as well as playful, hand-drawn typographic aphorisms. Barbie has truly done it ALL in her six decades of being the world's most recognizable icon and this book shares that wisdom.Barbie has been a style icon for 65 years and now she has her cutest look yet! This charming hardcover book features adorable interpretations of Barbie's ... Leer más

$7.99 USD

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This giftable hardcover book features a never-before-seen art style as well as playful, hand-drawn typographic aphorisms. Barbie has truly done it ALL in her six decades of being the world's most recognizable icon and this book shares that wisdom.Barbie has been a style icon for 65 years and now she has her cutest look yet! This charming hardcover book features adorable interpretations of Barbie's
... Leer más
As Perigosas Travessuras Da Menina Lilica

de Dra. Corrêa ...

A autora Dra Corrêa, traz a lume uma narrativa impactante sobre a pequena e travessa Lilica. Uma menina que sonhava com seu mundo totalmente cor de rosa. O livro é baseado em acontecimentos reais, vividos na década de 1960 . Os personagens cujos nomes são fictícios, se tornaram uma base sólida para a composição da obra. A beleza de sua história transporta o leitor para o mundo rosa da menina ... Leer más

$5.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

A autora Dra Corrêa, traz a lume uma narrativa impactante sobre a pequena e travessa Lilica. Uma menina que sonhava com seu mundo totalmente cor de rosa. O livro é baseado em acontecimentos reais, vividos na década de 1960 . Os personagens cujos nomes são fictícios, se tornaram uma base sólida para a composição da obra. A beleza de sua história transporta o leitor para o mundo rosa da menina
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Forever Barbie

The Unauthorized Biography of a Real Doll

de M.G. Lord ...

Barbie is a strong, independent doll. But is she a feminist icon? It’s complicated.Since her introduction in 1959, Barbie’s impact has been revolutionary. Far from being a toy designed by men to oppress women, she was a toy invented by women to teach women what was expected of them, for better or for worse. Whether tarred-and-glittered as antifeminist puffery or celebrated as a feminist icon (or, ... Leer más

$12.99 USD

Barbie is a strong, independent doll. But is she a feminist icon? It’s complicated.Since her introduction in 1959, Barbie’s impact has been revolutionary. Far from being a toy designed by men to oppress women, she was a toy invented by women to teach women what was expected of them, for better or for worse. Whether tarred-and-glittered as antifeminist puffery or celebrated as a feminist icon (or,
... Leer más
Lavorare a Maglia per Principianti: Il Manuale Più Aggiornato per Apprendere l'Arte dei Ferri e Realizzare in Modo Facile e Veloce Molti Capi + Trucchi Per Principianti

de Adele Fiore ...

La prima volta che mi sono approcciata alla maglia ero una bambina. A casa ho sempre visto mia madre e mia nonna sferruzzare, soprattutto mia nonna che, dopo essere andata in pensione, amava passare i pomeriggi invernali davanti alla stufa lavorando a maglia o, per l'appunto, realizzando centrini e presine...Il motivo per cui è una bella idea darsi alla maglia non è soltanto la quantità di cose ... Leer más

$4.99 USD

La prima volta che mi sono approcciata alla maglia ero una bambina. A casa ho sempre visto mia madre e mia nonna sferruzzare, soprattutto mia nonna che, dopo essere andata in pensione, amava passare i pomeriggi invernali davanti alla stufa lavorando a maglia o, per l'appunto, realizzando centrini e presine...Il motivo per cui è una bella idea darsi alla maglia non è soltanto la quantità di cose
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One Who Flew Into The CuckooaEUR(tm)s Nest

de Ginger Pendo ...

Now eighty years old, I desperately want America to know about all my acutely psychotic patients I cared for as an acute psychiatric RN BSN. They lived lives of stench, starvation, sleeping on the streets, barely clothed, and so on-lives of pure horrible hell. Many people call them human garbage! My heart is breaking knowing that few in our government hear their cries for help! When I was working ... Leer más

$9.99 USD

Now eighty years old, I desperately want America to know about all my acutely psychotic patients I cared for as an acute psychiatric RN BSN. They lived lives of stench, starvation, sleeping on the streets, barely clothed, and so on-lives of pure horrible hell. Many people call them human garbage! My heart is breaking knowing that few in our government hear their cries for help! When I was working
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