A community overlooking the New York Bay, Bay Ridge began to change in the 1900s and has since continued to evolve. Rapid population growth in the 20th century caused the community to shift from an agrarian society to a prime urban center of stores, houses of worship, homes, and mass transportation.
From Dorothy's red slippers to the Wright brothers plane, the Smithsonian is filled with objects fascinating to kids. Yet choosing what to see in the nation's largest museum complex can challenge even the most enthusiastic families. Packed with information and pictures, this lively new guide offers eight to 12-year-olds a way to navigate the Smithsonian. 250 full color illustrations.
Super Team is the ultimate celebration of the unprecedented collection of star-power that makes up the Warriors' once-in-a-lifetime roster. Including nearly 100 full-color photographs, fans are provided a glimpse into the personalities that make up this hoops juggernaut—Steph Curry, Kevin Durant, Draymond Green, Klay Thompson, and more. It will also feature an in-depth look at the highlights from the historic 73-win season, the shocking free agent signing of Durant, the Warriors teammates' journey in the 2016 Rio Olympics, and an exclusive look at the Dubs' preparation for the 2016-2017 NBA season. This keepsake is sure to inspire and entertain Warriors fans everywhere and get them ready for the new season, for what promises to be a transcendent and unforgettable team.
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After spending more of his youth tugging on clam rakes than he did in classrooms, and most of his adult years dealing with the not so honest characters of New York City's toughest fish markets, Evert Bay Scott decided to write of it. He wanted to tell of his life and take his readers out there with him, along the shores of Long Island. Mr. Scott takes you on board telling about the run-ins, characters and con men that he came to know on the darker side of the clamming game; the side he wound up on. So hold on tight, this adventure on the Great South Bay is about to set sail!
Explore the Hinterlands and beyond with this specially curated collection of official Disney Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas artwork, reimagined into an assortment of more than 1,000 stunning stickers. These designs from Disney’s creative teams take characters, settings, scenes, and favorite quotes from the classic dual-holiday film and transform them in clever new ways. The muted tones of Halloween Town and its citizens become dazzling displays of eye-catching colors, patterns, and designs. Look for Jack Skellington, Sally, Oogie Boogie, and their frightful friends reinterpreted as wicked watercolors, charming character cutouts, petrifying posters, whimsical washi tape, and more. From small icons to large graphics, this collection of more than 1,000 stickers has everything you need to decorate crafts, scrapbooks, stationery, electronics, accessories, and plenty of holiday presents.
Austin Bay is a nationally syndicated international affairs columnist for Creators Syndicate. This is a collection of the very best of Austin Bay from 2014.
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