History
The Disneyland Encyclopedia: The Unofficial, Unauthorized, and Unprecedented History of Every Land, Attraction, Restaurant, Shop, and Event in the Original Magic Kingdom
- ISBN13: 9781595800336
- Condition: NEW
- Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.
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Spanning the entire history of the park, from its founding more than 50 years ago to the present, this fascinating book profiles 500 attractions, restaurants, stores, events, and significant people from the history of Disneyland®. Each of the main entries in the book examines in detail the history of a Disneyland® landmark, including how many of the most popular attractions went through several incarnations before becoming what they are today—Tomorrowland’s Hall of Chemistry and Hall of Aluminum were transformed into the groundbreaking Adventure Thru Inner Space in 1967, and then became the popular ride Star Tours 20 years later. Read about unbuilt concepts, including Rock Candy Mountain and Chinat… More >>
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China: People Place Culture History
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As the world’s oldest continuous civilization and most populous country, with the fastest-growing economy, China is experiencing profound social, economic, and political change. A detailed exploration of the country’s long, rich history paired with its complex present makes China a one-of-a-kind reference that offers an eye-opening, thought-provoking and authoritative visual guide to one of the world’s great nations. AUTHOR BIO: Written by an international team of China specialists…. More >>
China: People Place Culture History
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Street Gang: The Complete History of Sesame Street
- ISBN13: 9781593161408
- Condition: NEW
- Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.
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In advance of the 40th anniversary of Sesame Street, comes Street Gang, Michael Davis’s compelling–and often comical–story of the creation and history of the media masterpiece and pop culture landmark, told with the cooperation of one of the show’s co-founders, Joan Ganz Cooney. Sesame Street was born as a result of a discussion at Cooney’s home about the poor quality of children’s programming, and hit the air as a big bang of creative fusion from Jim Henson and company, quickly rocketing to success. Street Gang, traces the evolution of the show from its inspiration in the civil rights movement through its many ups and downs–from Nixon trying to cut off its funding to the rise of Elmo–via the remarkable… More >>
Street Gang: The Complete History of Sesame Street
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C-5 Galaxy History Crushing Setbacks, Decisive Achievements
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Like Brick Lane and The Kite Runner, Camilla Gibb’s widely praised new novel is a poignant and intensely atmospheric look beyond the stereotypes of Islam. After her hippie British parents are murdered, Lilly is raised at a Sufi shrine in Morocco. As a young woman she goes on pilgrimage to Harar, Ethiopia, where she teaches Qur’an to children and falls in love with an idealistic doctor. But even swathed in a traditional headscarf, Lilly can’t escape being marked as a foreigner. Forced to flee Ethiopia for England, she must once again confront the riddle of who she is and where she belongs…. More >>
C-5 Galaxy History Crushing Setbacks, Decisive Achievements
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Drive I-95: Exit by Exit Info, Maps, History and Trivia
- ISBN13: 9781894979887
- Condition: NEW
- Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.
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Road trips are back again, because by traveling in the security of your won car and visiting friendly small town America, it brings back the way America used to be and the way we would like it to be again. To help those who travel up and down the East coast, Drive I-95 is a new style of guidebook. It combines colorful easy-to-follow pictorial maps and fun stories, eliminating the trepidation of a road trip down America s busiest highway. Travelers can look ahead exit-by-exit to see which motels and gas stations are coming up, where the radars trap are or where to stop for a good homemade meal. The drive from Boston to Miami or any section in-between will become more pleasant and less stressful by knowing… More >>
Drive I-95: Exit by Exit Info, Maps, History and Trivia
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