As part of his efforts at reformation, Martin Luther (1483-1546) wrote these short but inspirational "study guides" to the Bible, which "summon the reader of the Bible to faith" in Christ.

Volume 1 of this important translation series of Luther's Works with introductions and notes. Re-publication of the 1915 Philadelphia Edition. Contains: Luther's Prefaces to his works, the Ninety-Five Theses (together with related letters), Treatise on the Holy Sacrament of Baptism, A Discussion of Confession, The Fourteen of Consolation, Treatise on Good Works, Treatise on the New Testament (That is, On the Holy Mass), The Papacy at Rome, together with full introductions to each work and thorough footnotes. Text in this edition has been carefully proofread, with particular attention to Latin and German citations. Notes have been updated with correct cross-references.

Cast iron toys are among the hottest toy collectibles today. Some of the best known of these were made by Kenton, an Ohio firm that operated from the 1890s to the 1950s. Their famous Kenton toys include children's savings banks, toy stoves, trains, circus caravans, cars, fire trucks, nostalgic horse-and-buggy lines, and nodders, all identified and shown here in color photographs and original catalog illustrations. Most famous of all was the authentic Gene Autry toy pistol, which was unveiled in 1937. Two million of these were sold in the first year and a half, and the company prospered from the Singong Cowboy's popularity until 1951. This marvelously well-illustrated and researched book traces the history of Kenton from its days as a boomtown hardware manufacturer in the nineteenth century through the struggles of the two world wars. The growth of the American toy industry is reflected in the chronicle of this important company told with details from the company archives and with the engaging testimony of company employees. The story of Gene Autry's festive visit to Kenton is delightful!