A study of the telephone chronicles its evolution into contemporary society, its social and historical roles, its symbolism of power, and its place in fashion, and includes a photographic collection of twentieth-century products, advertisements, and more. 20,000 first printing.

Once upon a Telephone: An Illustrated Social History

History

Gwathmey, Emily

Stern, Ellen Stock

Historical Study & Educational Resources

Pub Overstock Unlimited Inc

Gathers quotations and illustrations dealing with Halloween and provides a selection of recipes for holiday treats, including beverages, cookies, candy, and pumpkin mousse

Trick or Treat

Children's Books

SLESIN,Suzanne

Holidays & Celebrations

Clarkson/Potter

Surveys the elephant as it has appeared through the centuries, including elephants in the circus and elephants in advertising

An Enchantment of Elephants

Politics & Social Sciences

Social Sciences

Nineteenth-century translations are illustrated by artifacts from various cultures and old photographs and prints of people in traditional costume

On Earth as It Is in Heaven: The Lord's Prayer in 40 Languages

Religion & Spirituality

Studio

Forty prayers--Christian, Jewish, Hindu, Taoist, Islamic, Confucian, and Native American--for such universal occasions as death and marriage are complemented by striking art and photographs and six innovative fold-outs.

Amen: Prayers and Blessings from Around the World

Cliff, Stafford

Worship & Devotion

Viking Studio Books

Offers an offbeat look at sibling rivalry and relationships

Sister Sets: Sisters Whose Togetherness Sets Them Apart

Parenting & Relationships

Family Relationships

William Morrow & Co.

Photographs, most in color, of the exteriors of big city and small town movie theaters are augmented by such memorabilia as tickets, posters, and advertisements, and by a popular history of cinema. The volume is 11" deep. No subject index. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.

Ticket to Paradise: American Movie Theaters and How We Had Fun

Margolies, John

Business & Money

Bulfinch Pr

Lots of Luck: Legend & Lore of Good Fortune

Angel City Pr

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