Author: Anna Perera
Publisher: HarperCollins Australia
ISBN: 1743098774
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 319
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The new novel from the author of Guantanamo Boy. In Cairo, fifteen-year-old Aaron makes a living out of gathering garbage - as a member of the despised Zabbaleen, this is his fate. But Aaron has dreams. Every day he dreams of Rachel, who looks after the ponies who pull the carts piled high with garbage to and from the slum they call home. He dreams that they will make a life together, far from the smells, cruelty and squalor of their daily existence. Aaron's skill at sorting glass is the only thing that keeps him alive. His mother is dead, and his stepfather and stepbrother Elijah subject him to an endless regime of bullying and abuse. He is stuck with them - where else would he go? Shareen, the local beauty, is at once a source of excitement and torment to him. And always there is Rachel - serene, and seemingly untouchable. When Aaron steals some goods from a shop, bringing shame to his family, he is forced to work for the medical wasters - the lowest of the low, who risk their lives sorting through the piles of rubbish from the hospitals.Just as it seems he can sink no further, Aaron makes a choice that will change his life. And when Rachel looks at him in a new light, there may be hope for him, after all. '...has all the elements of a great story', writes the Sun Herald. Reviewed in the Saturday Age.
Author: Mark Pickvet
Publisher: Schiffer Pub Limited
ISBN: 9780764320798
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 256
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Over 2300 illustrations display 19th and 20th century shot glasses, Many styles and materials are included that advertised whiskies and drinking establishments from elegant to common taste. They represent many diverse places, periods, and social preferences. Additional tables list thousands, each described, dated, and valued. Values are found in captions and tables.
Author: Barrie W. Skelcher
Publisher: Schiffer Book for Collectors
ISBN: 9780764314742
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 0
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Over 400 vaseline pieces from British, American, and European glasshouses of the 19th and first half of the 20th centuries are shown. The manufacturers are identified along with their uranium bearing products. Intense greens, yellows, and pink hues predominate the useful and collectible tablewares, from condiment containers and candlesticks to bowls and flower vases.
Author: Sarah J. Maas
Publisher: A&C Black
ISBN: 140883233X
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 419
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A hugely commercial, fabulously addictive fantastical romp - from an author with top-notch digital self-publishing pedigree and legions of fans awaiting publication
Author: Thomas P. Dimitroff
Publisher: Schiffer Book for Collectors
ISBN:
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 342
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This study of Frederick Carder's contributions to the Steuben Glass Works (which he co-founded in 1903) and the works he produced in glass are presented with over 760 photographs and 450 line drawings, the majority from the Rockwell collections. Reference material and photographs never before in print are provided. A section valuable to all collectors discusses aspects of identification and evaluation--signatures, relative rarity, and dating.
Author: Gene Florence
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781574323535
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 264
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Gene Florence now presents this completely revised 16th edition, with the previous 133 patterns and 11 additional patterns, to make this the most complete reference to date. With the assistance of several nationally known dealers, this book illustrates, as well as realistically prices, items in demand. Dealing primarily with the depression glass made from the 1920s through the end of the 1930s, this beautiful reference book contains stunning color photographs, vintage catalog pages, updated values, and a special section on reissues and fakes.
Author: Jeffrey B. Snyder
Publisher: Schiffer Book for Collectors
ISBN: 9780764305047
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 0
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A fascinating compendium of the hand-made, mold-blown glassware produced in Morgantown, West Virginia, displayed in over 860 color photographs. The striking colors, etchings, cuttings, and cased filament stems make Morgantown glass distinctive and appealing. Descriptions of specific techniques are given by employees.
Author: Darryl Reilly
Publisher: Krause Publications
ISBN: 9780873494380
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 0
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Covers nearly 350 patterns for Pattern Glass pieces with alternate names, original production numbers, and reproduction information. Features more than 20,000 listings with detailed descriptions including size, inscriptions, color, appearance, dates, and values.
Author: MacIver Percival
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Glassware
Languages : en
Pages : 331
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Author: Frank Chiarenza
Publisher: Schiffer Book for Collectors
ISBN: 9780764306617
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 0
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"Milk glass" today is considered neither white nor entirely opaque, as illustrated by more than 450 photos in this book. American, English, French and other foreign manufacturers are represented. Twenty-four pages from early catalogs of the French glasshouses Vallerysthal and Portieux are reprinted in color illustrating exquisite pieces. A checklist of major manufacturers, selected readings, index, and value guide are also provided.
