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Thousands of collectors will rejoice in this new guide to the
products of Ceramic Arts Studio in Wisconsin. From 1942 to 1955,
the pottery focused on the production of slipcast figurines which
are avidly collected today. In over 250 color photographs Mike
Schneider captures the beauty and charm of these figurines,
providing a reference that has long been needed by collectors. The
photographs are accompanied by a wealth of useful information
including the history of the company and hints on care, repair,
preservation, valuing, fakes, and reproductions. The figurines are
organized by type with sections on People, The Animal Kingdom,
Fantasies, Posy Pots, and Decorating the Walls. A Price Guide is
included.
Majolica has been receiving growing recognition as a ceramic
collectible and has experienced a consequent growth in value. Here,
author Mike Schneider presents a comprehensive look at this
soft-bodied, brightly colored pottery with high-relief decoration
and clear lead glaze. Amply illustrated with 170 rich color
photographs, the various forms of Majolica are covered in detail.
They include pitchers, platters, plates, leaf plates, syrups,
sardine boxes and other covered pieces, cigarette holders,
ashtrays, and humidors. Also included are cups, saucers, mugs and
teapots, cakeplates, planters vases, and other items. Schneider
traces Majolica's history from its roots in the 8th century to its
emergence as a new form in London's Crystal Palace Exhibition in
1851 and the following decades of popularity. Leading manufacturers
are documented using the latest research.
The Grindley Artware Manufacturing Company made figural pottery in
Sebring, Ohio, from 1933 until 1952. With 160 color photographs
Mike Schneider guides the reader along the exciting paths of the
Grindley menagerie of dogs, cats, horses and many other animals. An
Art Deco donkey here, a natural looking dog there. Even a few of
the rare Grindley people figurines appear, as do banks, pitchers,
and salt and pepper shakers. Marks and measurements are given plus
a price guide.
While collecting small animal figures has been a popular hobby for
some years, information about them has been scanty. Mike Schneider
explores this popular collectibles field in depth. Included are
figures produced by such well know firms as Frankoma and Royal
Doulton, plus the works of lesser know but important artisans such
as Chester Nicodemus and Howard Pierce. There are also generic
chapters that cover animals by species: bears, cats, dogs, donkeys,
deer, elephants, and many more. Included, too, is carnival
chalkware, characters such as Mickey Mouse, and useful animal
figures such as bottle openers and banks. Animals appear in all
mediums from porcelain to peach pits, from brass to glass. Animal
Figures is amply illustrated with more than 800 color photographs.
A price guide is included.
With more than 2,000 cookie jars illustrated in full color, this is
the most complete book on the subject ever published. That helps
explain the popularity of this encyclopedia, now in its fifth
edition. It also contains extensive research, written by America's
foremost authority, making it the definitive reference. The book is
organized by both subject and by artists and companies, including
the popular McCoy, American Bisque, Hull, and many others.
Additionally, there is information on distributors, importers, and
retailers, along with guidelines to condition, counterfeits, and
production techniques. Additionally, an extensive index and current
market values make this edition a must-have for collectors and
dealers.
Lifetime bzw. Reverse Mortgages sind Kreditprodukte, die in
Deutschland bislang am Markt nicht verfugbar sind. In diesem Buch
wird die Funktionsweise von Lifetime bzw. Reverse Mortgages sowie
ihre Kalkulation am Beispiel des US-amerikanischen HECM-Modells
vorgestellt. Eine ausfuhrliche kritische Analyse wird genutzt, um
auf Basis eines adjustierten Modells erstmalig Auszahlungsgrossen
fur Deutschland zu generieren."
Originally sold in five-and-ten-cent stores during the 1940s and
1950s, expertly modeled and colorfully decorated Royal Copley
figurines, banks, planters, and other items have become one of
today's hottest ceramic collectibles. In this first new book on the
subject in 10 years, Mike Schneider uses more than 500 color photos
to present 875 pieces of Royal Copley, including many previously
unknown examples that have never appeared in a book before.
Estimated values, based on the current market, are included in the
captions, along with measurements and information about marks. Also
included is a brief history of the Spaulding China Company, the
Sebring, Ohio, pottery that manufactured Royal Copley. Whether you
are a collector, historian, or simply someone who would like to
take a nostalgic stroll through the decorative accessories of your
parents' or grandparents' homes, you will find this latest volume
in Schneider's repertoire of books on mid-twentieth century pottery
a pleasing and important addition to your library.
Behind the costumes, life isn’t always magic and fairy dust for
the people who play the iconic characters of Mickey Mouse, Goofy,
and Cinderella at Walt Disney World. In a surprising tale of
corruption alongside activism, Mickey and the Teamsters reveals the
little-known story of Teamsters Local 385, the union that
represents these performers. It spotlights Donna-Lynne Dalton, a
former cast member who stood up for other Disney performers against
deep-rooted problems in the union that was supposed to protect
them. Journalist Mike Schneider, who covered the story as it
unfolded, includes exclusive interviews with labor leaders and
workers at the park, detailing how the union prevented its members
from leaving, severely mismanaged union business, and promoted a
culture of hostile leadership. Members of the Teamsters local felt
that they no longer had a voice, fearing devastating consequences
if they spoke up. But Dalton brought the issues to investigators in
an act of whistleblowing that threatened her livelihood. In return,
the local union fired Dalton and began harassing her and other
union members who opposed its leaders. The story escalates as
Schneider describes protests by the Disney performers and the
interventions of James Hoffa, president of the International
Brotherhood of Teamsters.Mickey and the Teamsters offers a
behind-the-scenes look at some of the hidden struggles that
surround Disney World, which employs the largest single-site
workforce in the United States. Through the efforts of Dalton and
others to reform their union and improve the lives of employees at
the workplace they loved, Schneider shows the importance of
individual and collective action to hold unions accountable and
preserve their potential to do good.
Der April macht was er will, die NATO irgendwie auch. Doch was
bleibt uns im Wonnemonat Mai? Vielleicht Sonne oder doch nur wieder
irgendein Hitler-Klatsch und Tratsch, getarnt als Dokumentation.
Nachdem uns der NSDAP-Vorsitzende von China-Tassen anstrahlen
konnte ist wieder alles moglich. Selbst der Preussische Anzeiger
profitierte einst davon. Exklusiv hatten wir die Tagebucher von
Hitlers Hund - und damals wussten wir nicht, dass die Realitat 2014
schnell Satire von 2013 einfangen kann
The largest, most comprehensive and colorful guide to salt and
pepper shakers ever published! A companion volume to The Complete
Cookie Jar Book, published in 1991. The Complete Salt and Pepper
Shaker Book shows more than 1600 sets of figural shakers in full
color. The collection includes those by American potteries such as
Rosemeade and Ceramic Arts Studio that have never appeared in a
book before. Company histories, measurements of shakers, and
pictures of marks and paper labels are among the book's innovative
features. As some salt and pepper shakers currently attract
hundreds of dollars, this book is a must for collectors, dealers,
and appraisers. Look inside, even if you have never held an
interest in salt and pepper shakers before, and this book will open
your eyes to a wonderful collectible. A price guide is included.
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