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  The Blackpool Streamlined Trams

  Peter Waller

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  “What a variety are pictured here! Double deck ‘balloon’ cars, single deckers including open topped cars and various illuminated cars, a specialty of the town.” —York Model Engineers newsletter 
   
  In the early 1930s the tramcar in Blackpool was at a crossroads; the system needed investment in both new track and new trams while there was a serious threat that the “town” routes might be converted to bus operation. 
   
  The appointment of Walter Luff as the new general manager was, however, to prove a turning point. Working closely with English Electric, based in nearby Preston, Luff developed a series of streamlined trams—both single-deck and double-deck—that were to revolutionize the town’s tramway. By the end of 1930s, the corporation had acquired more than 100 new trams—the majority built by English Electric but with twenty coming from Brush—that ensured the survival not only of the key route along the Promenade to Fleetwood but also of the bulk of the “town” routes. 
   
  Over the next seventy years these trams were to form the cornerstone of the Blackpool system. It was only with the modernization of the system in the first decade of the 20th century that, finally, they became largely obsolete but still, as part of the heritage fleet, they remain very much part of the contemporary Blackpool scene. 
   
  This book examines the history of Blackpool’s streamlined trams of the 1930s from development through to preservation. 
   
  “An important addition to the more straightforward business and picture book histories of the Blackpool tram network which local historians and industrial archaeologists will find of great value aiding future studies of this subject.” —Transactions of the Lancashire and Cheshire Antiquarian Society

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  Necktie Quilts Reinvented

  Christine Copenhaver

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  “New ideas for quilting with ties .  . .projects include covers, wall-hangings, runners, and pillows.” —Publishers Weekly 
   
  As life gets less formal, neckties don’t get worn like they used to, leaving us with a stash of unused ties. Recycle those lonely ties into 16 spectacular quilts and home accessories that look nothing like the typical stodgy necktie quilt!  
   
  Showcase the rich colors, patterns, and textures found in ties with striking Hexagons, Log Cabins, Lone Stars, Flying Geese, and more. Learn how to wash ties, cut them, create appealing color combinations, and tame slippery fabric for quilting. Tie quilts make uniquely personal Father's Day, birthday, or any-occasion gifts for the tie-wearers (or former tie wearers) in your life—and this book is filled with projects for both beginners and experienced quiltmakers.

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  The Italians

  John Hooper

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  John Hooper's marvelously entertaining and perceptive new book is ideal for anyone seeking to understand contemporary Italy and the unique character of the Italians. Looking at the facts that lie behind - and often belie - the stereotypes, his revealing book sheds new light on many aspects of Italian life: football and Freemasonry, sex, symbolism and the reason why Italian has twelve words for a coat hanger, yet none for a hangover.

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  Origami for Children - 35...

  Mari Ono, Roshin Ono

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  Contains 35 designs with comprehensive step-by-step instructions. Origami for Children is the perfect introduction to origami, the fun Japanese papercraft for parents and children of all ages. Divided into six sections, the projects cover a range of themes, from classic origami designs such as animals to party decorations and modern vehicles. There is even a project showing how to create the classic Japanese arcade character Pacman. You will be amazed at how much you can create with a few simple folds. Every stage is described in a series of clear step-by-step photographs, showing all the techniques you will need to complete each of these great designs.Mari Ono is an expert in origami and all forms of papercrafts. Born in Japan, she has lived in the United Kingdom for many years with her artist husband, Takumasa, where both work to promote Japanese art and crafts. Her previous books include The Simple Art of Japanese Papercrafts, also available from CICO Books. Roshin Ono came to the UK from Japan at the age of 7 with his mother and father. Now aged 14, he has participated in events introducing Japanese culture to the western world and has taught many children how to produce beautiful origami models.

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  Dirty Spanish Flash Cards -...

  Press Editors of Ulysses

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  Quickly memorize the dirty words and off-color expressions not taught in any Spanish class. 
   
    
   
  Flashcards aren’t just for developing an SAT vocabulary. With Dirty Spanish Flashcards, readers can quickly master the bawdy Spanish terms never seen in a textbook. From casual greetings and cutting put-downs to explicit sex terms and filthy swear words, each flashcard presents a hip vocabulary word and example sentence on one side and an English definition on the reverse. It’s a fun and fast way to learn the real Spanish spoken daily on the streets of Latin America and Spain. This deck is designed for readers to master Spanish and engage people in a foreign language on an entirely new level. With phrases like “I’m plastered!” and “Let’s hit the clubs!”, readers will be making new friends in no time. In addition to pickup lines and insults, the deck contains other contemporary slang like globos, literally “globes” but which can also refer to a woman’s personal endowments; or malparido, which means “badly born,” but can be used to call someone an a**hole. 
   
  Featuring: 
   
  • Cool slang 
   
  • Funny insults 
   
  • Explicit sex terms 
   
  • Raw swear words

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  Dalí

  Eric Shanes

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  Painter, designer, creator of bizarre objects, author and film maker, Dalí became the most famous of the Surrealists. Buñuel, Lorca, Picasso and Breton all had a great influence on his career. Dalí's film, An Andalusian Dog, produced with Buñuel, marked his official entry into the tightly-knit group of Parisian Surrealists, where he met Gala, the woman who became his lifelong companion and his source of inspiration. But his relationship soon deteriorated until his final rift with André Breton in 1939. Nevertheless Dalí's art remained surrealist in its philosophy and expression and a prime example of his freshness, humour and exploration of the subconscious mind. Throughout his life, Dalí was a genius at self-promotion, creating and maintaining his reputation as a mythical figure.

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