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In his "Lives of the Artists", Vasari wrote: "While we may ... Read more

In his "Lives of the Artists", Vasari wrote: "While we may term other works paintings, those of Raphael are living things, the flesh palpitates, the breath comes and goes, every organ lives, life pulsates everywhere." In this extensively illustrated book featuring some 300 illustrations, the author takes a critical look at the life and work of Rafaello Sanzio, or as he signed certain paintings, Raphael Urbinas, in homage to his native city of Urbino. Described as "an artist touched by grace," he is considered, along with Michelangelo and Leonardo, to be one of the greatest painters of the Italian Renaissance. Raphael (1483-1520), whose birth and death were on a Good Friday, belonged to a family of merchants; aside from his training in the studio of Perugino, little is known about his earliest years. He arrived in Florence in 1504, where he studied the masters and produced magnificent paintings of the Madonna, as well as remarkable portraits. In 1508 he went to Rome, where he died a dozen years later at the height of his powers, after creating monumental works at the Vatican. De Vecchi re-examines the scholarship surrounding each of the major periods of Raphael's short career, dispelling the myths about him that have accumulated over the centuries. He reminds us that the most "profound" element of Raphael's art was his striving to express the dialectic between earthly and heavenly love, an important concern of his contemporaries. The coverage of the text extends beyond the paintings to Raphael's significant work as an architect and designer of interiors. Minimize

Toobeez is a one-of-a-kind giant construction system that g ... Read more

Toobeez is a one-of-a-kind giant construction system that gives your teams the opportunity to exercise their creative problem-solving, communication, and collaborative skills. Whether they are building a bridge across the Amazon, an obstacle course through the Rockies, or another creative project, Toobeez engages your students in constructive team-development activities. With both the Toobeez Construction Set and the Toobeez Activity Guide CD (sold separately), you'll have teambuilding IN THE BAG, literally. Your students will enjoy hours and hours, even days, of fun and engaging team activities. As the team leader, you'll receive a simple, straightforward approach to creating community, promoting communication, and inspiring team spirit in your class. Toobeez helps you reach your students in new ways for a greater understanding between one another. You can even use Toobeez for an innovative approach to staff development...adults love Toobeez as much as the kids do! Help children with their physical, cognitive, social/emotional, and language development. Set includes 32 colorful tubes, eight each of four lengths: 11" (27.9cm), 16"(40.6cm), 24"(61cm) and 36"(91.4cm). You'll also receive 20 yellow connector spheres (10 keyholes in each sphere) and a giant storage bag with zipper for easy transport and storage. Plus 4 red and blue curtains for secret challenges. Education Categories: Physical Education / Leadup Skills / Teamwork - Teambuilding. UNSPSC/NIGP Codes: 5511151200-80500000 Minimize

When he was born, Michelangelo Buonarroti was put into the ... Read more

When he was born, Michelangelo Buonarroti was put into the care of a stonecutter's family. He often said it was from them that he got his love of sculpture. It certainly didn't come from his own father, a respectable magistrate who beat his son when he asked to become an artists apprentice.But Michelangelo persevered. His early sculptures caught the attention of Florence's great ruler, Lorenzo de' Medici, who invited the boy to be educated with his own sons. Soon after, Michelangelo was astonishing people with the lifelike creations he wrested from marble--from the heartbreaking Pieta he sculpted when he was only twenty-five to the majestic David that brought him acclaim as the greatest sculptor in Italy.Michelangelo had a turbulent, quarrelsome life. He was obsessed with perfection and felt that everyone--from family members to his demanding patrons--took advantage and let him down. His long and difficult association with Pope Julius II yielded his greatest masterpiece, the radiant paintings in the Sistine Chapel, and his most disastrous undertaking, the monumental tomb that caused the artist frustration and heartache for forty years.With her thoroughly researched, lively narrative and superbly detailed illustrations, Diane Stanley has captured the life of an artist who towered above the late Renaissance--and whose brilliance in architecture, painting, and sculpture amazes and moves us to this day.Children's Books 2000-NY Public Lib., Books for Youth Editor's Choice 2000 (Booklist), Lasting Connections 2000 (Book Links), Best Books 2000 (School Library Journal), Top 10 Youth Art Books 2000 (Booklist), and Notable Children's Trade Books in the Field of Social Studies 2001, National Council for SS & Child. Book Council Minimize

Here is one of those rare and remarkable debuts that herald ... Read more

Here is one of those rare and remarkable debuts that herald the appearance of a major new talent on the literary scene. Inspired by real events, Lay That Trumpet In Our Hands is a wise and luminous story about a northern family, a southern town, and the senseless murder that sparks an extraordinary act of courage.To this day, my family is in disagreement as to precisely when the nightmare began. For me, it was the morning Daddy and Luther discovered Marvin, beaten, shot, and dying, in the Klan’s stomping grounds off Round Lake Road. My brother Ren disagrees. He points to the small cluster of scars that begin just outside his left eye and trail horizontally across his temple to the top of his ear. Ren claims it started when the men in white robes took the unprecedented step of shooting at two white children. Others say it was when Mr. Thurgood Marshall of the NAACP and Mr. Hoover’s FBI came to town. Mother and Daddy shake their heads. In their minds, the real beginning was much earlier.... Minimize

When Alija Osmanovic, a Bosnian war orphan who is the prota ... Read more

When Alija Osmanovic, a Bosnian war orphan who is the protagonist of Knife, goes in search of the identity of his murdered birth-parents, a sense of thwarted justice motivates him, and expresses itself as burning passion for revenge. This is summed up by the novel's title. The opening chapter describes the massacre of a Serbian village by Muslim Ustase on Christmas Day (January 7) of 1942. The sole survivor is a newborn male infant, spared at the last moment and given to a Muslim woman who lost her husband in the raid. The boy is named Alija, and is raised as a Muslim, and later comes to believe that his family was killed by Serbs. Twenty-one years later, Alija, now a medical student in Sarajevo, discovers that the newspapers are interested in his story. An article about him is published in a Sarajevo daily, and he begins receiving mail. Most of it is sympathetic but unhelpful, although he does receive an enigmatic letter which reads: You are certainly not what you are, nevertheless, you are what you are not. Alija seeks out Sikter Effendi, an eccentric and reclusive Muslim cleric, to help him interpret the enigma. Sikter Effendi, an irascible outsider, is, nevertheless, considered to be honest, because he has suffered at the hands of each regime: Ustase as well as Communist. He has responded by developing a fine sense of disgust for the human race, and he steeps himself in history, trying to untangle the threads of misfortune. But when Alija enters the Effendi s life, a transformation occurs. Sikter Effendi finds a spiritual heir. Through Sikter Effendi s mentorship, Alija discovers the truth: that his heritage is Serbian; that he was born not far away but in the neighboring village; and that his adoptive family was guilty of murdering his birth-family. A crisis of identity ensues. Each possible course of action open to him is bad. How is he to go on? Minimize

Outdoor Toys by Little TikesFill the backyard with the soun ... Read more

Outdoor Toys by Little TikesFill the backyard with the sound of childhood delight with outdoor toys from Little Tikes. We have outdoor playgrounds and playhouses that combine safety and durability with fun! There are several options for all ages, with or without a swing set. Also take a look at several outdoor picnic tables. Don8217;t forget the Classic Turtle Sandbox 8211; one of our top sellers. Make sure to get your child8217;s outdoor play toys from a trusted toy maker for over 30 years: Little Tikes. Indoor,outdoor table unlocks and folds for portability or storage. Features: Seats up to 6 children. Includes 2 cup-holders and a multi-purpose condiment,crayon tray. (Dishes not included.) Center hole holds a Little Tikes Market Umbrella (sold separately). No tools required for setup or takedown. Ages 2 to 8 years.Toys Made in the USASpecifications:Overall Dimensions: 19"H x 42"W x 39"D Minimize

The 1/70th-scale Saturn-5 replica from Apogee Components is ... Read more

The 1/70th-scale Saturn-5 replica from Apogee Components is a museum-quality rocket of the historic vehicle that took the Apollo astronauts to the moon in 1969. This particular kit is the largest version of this historic rocket that doesn't require a special government waiver to launch. Erect it on your desk and it will nearly touch the ceiling! It stands well over 62 inches tall, 5.6 inches diameter and yet weighs under 3-lb at launch. It flies to about 420 feet high on a "G" size engine. Several of these kits are on display in space museums around the USA. There is so much surface detail on the rocket, you can count the number corrugated strips and compare it to the real vehicle. You'll be able to immediately tell that this was a model build for scale enthusiasts. This kit features: Highly detailed injection-molded Apollo Capsule, engine nozzles and escape tower. 7 Meticulously detailed vacuum form wraps Eye-popping detailed embossed wrap for the transition of the 2nd stage to the Service Module Special "raised ink" wrap for the Service Module portion to bring out the raised panel lines on the rocket Six-color water-slide decals. Includes markings for all Saturn 5 missions flown by NASA, including Apollo 11 Four hours of video instruction. These not only show where to place the parts, but how-to put them together correctly. The CD is not a DVD disk. It works on both Macintosh and Windows computers. Requires Adobe Acrobat Reader and Apple QuickTime player. 12 pages of superb painting instructions and drawings show the colors on the rocket Vacuum-form baseplate that shows the excellent surface detail on the bottom of the rocket. Two Nylon-cloth parachutes (58" and 36" diameter) Recommended 29mm diameter rocket engine: Aerotech G77-4R/L Requires a rocket launch pad equipped with a 1/4-inch diameter launch rod, plus finishing supplies like glue and paint. Minimize

Nick Park, who made his reputation with the delightful Wall ... Read more

Nick Park, who made his reputation with the delightful Wallace and Gromit shorts, won his first Oscar in 1990 with his clever clay animation impressions of zoo creatures. Inventive vignettes of delightfully designed animals are voiced by real-life elderly London apartment dwellers commenting upon their own confining apartments, and children reflecting upon zoo life. The dryly hilarious and sometimes affecting short packs plenty of visual wit in a very British vein into five minutes, but is only one of the delights Aardman Animations studios has to offer in this collection. Two wordless shorts by Aardman cofounder Peter Lord (both Oscar nominees) offer a different kind of physical humor. "Wat's Pig" combines The Prince and the Pauper with The Man in the Iron Mask to contrast the lives of identical twins separated at birth, one grown into a self-centered prince, the other raised in the forest by a particularly talented sow; and "Adam" offers a distinctly comic take on the genesis of humankind. Finally, Boris Kossmehl's angled sets and tilted cameras on the devilishly delicious "Not Without My Handbag," an outrageous take on the living dead and appliance warranties, recalls Tim Burton's early work in its whimsy and stylish designs. This quartet of charming clay animation shorts will enchant children and adults alike with its inventive designs, clever comic sketches, and distinctly British wit. --Sean Axmaker Minimize

She Was A Good Witch. Julia is a young woman with extraord ... Read more

She Was A Good Witch. Julia is a young woman with extraordinary powers. She has the ability to heal people with her touch. She also knows things that are happening in far-off places when she looks in water that has sunlight shining on it. She comes from a tradition of witches -- good witches. But before Julia's mother died, she warned her daughter never to look in water that had moonlight shining on it. Unfortunately, almost by accident, Julia does. What she sees is a vision of the future, a scene in which a young man she doesn't know is shot in a hold-up and dies in her arms. Only later, when Julia attends a football game at school, does she meet the young man. He is her girlfriend's new boyfriend. Julia immediately falls for the guy, but it is an ill-fated love. He does not belong to her and he is supposed to die. Or does he have to die? Julia doesn't know if her vision of the future is set, or if it can be changed. She doesn't know why the gunman in her vision evokes such hatred in her, and why she feels she must destroy him at all costs. But using the supernatural powers at her command, and risking her own life plus the lives of her friends, Julia will find the answers to all these questions, at a terrible cost. Minimize

Director Mike Nichols's THE GRADUATE is the satirical comin ... Read more

Director Mike Nichols's THE GRADUATE is the satirical coming-of-age comedy that became an emotional touchstone for an entire generation. In the mid-1960s, Benjamin Braddock (Dustin Hoffman), a confused college graduate, is pulled in myriad directions by family, friends, and associates just days after receiving his degree. Seduced by Mrs. Robinson (Anne Bancroft), an older friend of the family, Ben carries on an affair with the married woman even as he falls for her daughter, Elaine (Katharine Ross). However, Ben and Elaine's attempts at romance are threatened by the spiteful rage of Mrs. Robinson, who proceeds to hastily arrange Elaine's marriage to someone else, leading up to one of the most memorable endings in cinema history. With its striking photography and clever editing, THE GRADUATE established Nichols as a major director. The film also made a star out of young Hoffman, who gives an understated portrayal of the perplexed Ben--the actor's first role in a Hollywood film, which he almost didn't get because he wasn't Waspy enough. Outstanding performances by the rest of the cast are highlighted by Bancroft's sexy, embittered turn as Mrs. Robinson and Ross's endearing presence as the gorgeous yet innocent Elaine. The film's impact on popular culture is immeasurable: "Plastics" will live on eternally as depressing but solid career advice, and older women will never eye younger men without fear of becoming a "Mrs. Robinson." Buck Henry (who appears briefly in the film) cowrote the influential screenplay, based on the novel by Charles Webb, and the soundtrack by Simon and Garfunkel remains a movie classic. Minimize

In the first of a new series about the ongoing idylls of a ... Read more

In the first of a new series about the ongoing idylls of a little doll and her friends, whimsy is wrapped in a fresh, modern look. It's a wonderful windy day and perfect for Windy's favorite activity--flying her big, blue kite. When the wind blows her kite away, she sets off to find it through artfully photographed cut-and-folded paper landscapes. Each book in the series will highlight an activity from the story with complete and simple instructions on the inside jacket cover (in Windy's case, how to make and fly a kite). The pictures and stories are perfect for small children, with playful maps to trace each adventure and great ideas for things to do and make. Minimize

Jokingly referred to as the White Stripes' British album, E ... Read more

Jokingly referred to as the White Stripes' British album, Elephant is scattered with cultural references that give away the fact it was recorded far from home. Just listen to the lyrics on "Seven Nation Army" ("From the Queen of England to the hounds of Hell") or the album outro, in which someone chips in, "Jolly good, cup of tea?" But while there are new twists here, from Meg White discovering her voice to a tongue-in-cheek threesome with Holly Golightly, Elephant is no great departure for Jack and Meg White. They still push their creativity (and the boundaries of their eight-track) to new heights. Check out the startling, Queen-inspired "There's No Home for You Here," while the deep bass line on "Seven Nation Army" makes it a classic indie dance track. But while some songs fly off into new realms, there's plenty of their trademark straight-up bluesy rock, notably the overtly sexual "Ball and Biscuit." And there's Jack's plaintive, resolutely modest and yet theatrical voice. --Caroline Butler Minimize

... An earthy Cold War tale of adventure, espionage, and se ... Read more

... An earthy Cold War tale of adventure, espionage, and self-discovery . . . Not for the prudish or faint of heart ... "I finished reading the intriguing Apollo Rises at 0100 this morning. I had a difficult time tearing myself away 'til I had devoured it. I felt as if I were a part of the story from start to finish. " ... Ron Phillips, RMCM Retired "Mike, just finished reading your novel, Apollo Rises. Truly enjoyed it; brought back lots of memories of the Med cruises, Naples, Palma, ... "... Al Albers, RMCM Retired ... Not for the delicate, prudish, or close minded ... Please meet some of the characters: RM3 Rigney Page: He joined The Navy for travel and adventure. Then, he is put to the test when he gets exactly what he wants.LCDR Brad Watson: His ONI superiors pressure him to find American traitors. Brad puts his navy career on the line when he places his full trust and confidence in Rigney Page.YN1 Barbara Gaile: After ten years of navy life, she is bored and dissatisfied. She plans to leave The Navy. Then, she meets Rigney Page, and her life becomes a lot more exciting!Gunnery Sergeant Christopher Bronston: He is the ultimate bully. All fear him. Then, Bronston encounters Rigney Page.BM1 Giovanni Genoa: "There are not enough report chits in the supply system to cover Page's twidget behavior." Minimize

The MGA was the first British sports car to sell more than ... Read more

The MGA was the first British sports car to sell more than 100,000 units - and more than 80 per cent of the production went to North America. The streamlined MGA - the first production MG capable of topping 100mph - was a big departure from the upright midgets which the factory had produced since the 1930s and was a huge international success. In this text the author has gone back to factory records and to the people who worked on the car in the 1950s, to find out how it was conceived, manufactured and marketed. It describes MGA's engineering, body styling and every aspect of the car's development and production - including MG's strategy to beat its competitors. In seven years of production, there were major successes and disappointments. The MGA was the car that was "right first time" and though the Twin Cam variant was troublesome for the factory, it is now the most sought after model. This text tells how the sleepy Thames-side village of Abingdon became a mass-production centre for MGA, how the MGA became one of America's best-loved sports cars and how the MGA has become one of today's classic cars. Minimize

Acclaimed art consultant and style writer Barbara Guggenhei ... Read more

Acclaimed art consultant and style writer Barbara Guggenheim shows how she decorated a home using eBay, and provides all the information you need to create your own unique home. When art consultant Barbara Guggenheim took on the project of decorating a sample house for KB Home, a premier builder of home development, she wondered how she (or anyone else) could juggle the project with her full–time job and other daily duties. EBay offered the perfect solution–all–hours convenience and an easy and affordable tool for finding just the right thing–and some unexpected things, as well! The result was a fantastic four–bedroom home, completely decorated on a budget using eBay. This book follows Barbara on her personal journey, from looking for inspiration, to planning a concept for each room–from the Tiki Loft to the Adirondack–style guest room. It also shows how she navigated the pitfalls of eBay and learned to maximize its advantages, from search and bidding tips to transforming imperfect items. Filled with creative and practical ideas, Decorating on eBay is certain to appeal to the wide audience of young people on a budget–many of whom are already familiar with eBay. This lush four–color book will come alive through the glorious photographs of Jim McHugh of Architectural Digest, and through Barbara's warm, accessible, pithy tone, which will encourage readers everywhere that they, too, can achieve their dream home without the outrageous price tag. Minimize

The first gymnast to ever score a perfect 10 at the Olympic ... Read more

The first gymnast to ever score a perfect 10 at the Olympics was Nadia Comaneci. From a small town in Romania, Nadia (Leslie Weiner, in her only feature film role) rose to international stardom. Under the coaching guidance of Bela Karoli, she pushed herself with the will of a champion. This movie does a wonderful job of showing how hard gymnasts must work as well as showing how much they must give up in their personal lives in order to achieve success. After winning three gold medals at the 1976 Olympics, her life spins out of control when Bela is removed as her coach. For the first time in her life she is on her own, she is the object of jealousy from her teammates, and her weight is out of control. She seeks out her former coach and asks for his help. Together they put Nadia back on the winning track. A family film with a lot to offer, Nadia shows in a credible way the highs and lows of celebrity. The gymnastics portions are terrific. A must if there's a budding gymnast or gymnastic enthusiast in your home. Made in 1984 for television. (Ages 5 to adult) --Peggy Maltby-Etra Minimize

In an effort to bond with his son, Lance (Dan Aykroyd) agre ... Read more

In an effort to bond with his son, Lance (Dan Aykroyd) agrees to help his father, Harry (Kirk Douglas), a former boxer now hampered by a stroke (as Douglas is in real life), hunt down some diamonds he was given by a crooked boxing promoter but had to hide for reasons that don't exactly make sense. The three generations drive to Reno in a convertible (driving with the top down in winter, for some reason), where they win at gambling and decide to blow the money at a nearby whorehouse, where Lauren Bacall is the madam and Jenny McCarthy is one of the "girls." Lessons are learned, honor is regained. Every clichéd scene of Diamonds is written and played in such broad strokes (er, so to speak) that it's impossible to really connect with the characters; they don't have enough substance that you can grasp them as people. It's particularly difficult to watch Kirk Douglas--an actor who's spent his life playing thorny, galvanizing characters--being mined for cheap, easy sentiment. Get one of his older movies instead; get Paths of Glory or Out of the Past or Gunfight at the O.K. Corral or Spartacus or even 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea, any one of which is a thousand times the movie Diamonds is. --Bret Fetzer Minimize

After Milton Bradley and Games Workshop had good success wi ... Read more

After Milton Bradley and Games Workshop had good success with Hero Quest, Which can arguably be described as "Advance" Dungeon (by TSR) or a very simple version of Dungeons & Dragons (or "D&D the Boardgame"). It also is not too surprising that one of the companies that published a Hero Quest clone was TSR. Dragon Strike has almost identical game play as Hero Quest: One player acts as the "Dragon Master" (i.e., the DM) and controls the placement, movement, and action of the villains. The rest of the players control one of five different hero types (Warrior, Wizard, Thief, Elf, or Dwarf) and attempt to complete various adventure goals. Dragon Strike takes the Hero Quest game play and goes a step further in a few directions: 1) The Wizard and Elf have more spells at their disposal and a greater variety to choose from, 2) Dragon Strike comes with 4 different game boards (vs. Hero Quest's single board), one of which is outdoors, 3) a slightly more advanced combat system which uses different polyhedral dice (instead of all six-siders) and has concepts like flying creatures which can only be hit with spells and missile weapons, and 4) a (cheezy) 30 minute VHS video tape which introduces players to the game and sets the "mood" for playing. Unlike Hero Quest which was successful enough to spawn four expansions (six in Europe) and two sequels (Advanced Hero Quest and Warhammer Quest), Dragon Strike did not go any further than the base game. Minimize

The Disney Channel Original Movie High School Musical is a ... Read more

The Disney Channel Original Movie High School Musical is a combination of backstage action and Grease without the unwholesome habits. Scoring record ratings at the time of its January 2006 broadcast, it's a smash hit with tween audiences (ages 6 to 10), but appealing for all ages. At a New Year's Eve party, Troy (Zac Efron of the WB's Summerland) has a chance meeting with Gabriella (Vanessa Anne Hudgens) when they share a karaoke song. Lo and behold, when school resumes, they discover that Gabriella has just transferred to Troy's East High School, a campus divided into tight cliques of jocks, cheerleaders, brainiacs, and skater dudes. Eager to recapture the magic they'd discovered during karaoke, Troy and Gabriella consider auditioning for the school's upcoming musical, much to the dismay of the school's frost queen/theater goddess, Sharpay (Ashley Tisdale of The Suite Life of Zack and Cody). Problem is, Troy is also the star of the basketball team and Gabrielle is being recruited to compete in the Scholastic Decathlon. Will they give up their cliques to start something new, or will they do as the show's first big anthem urges and "Stick to the Status Quo"? Well, this is a Disney movie, so maybe the sacrifices won't be that hard, and even the hints of romance are mild. The bestselling soundtrack is catchy in that Disney-pop kind of way, mixing in a dash of hip-hop ("Getcha Head in the Game," punctuated by squeaky basketball shoes and other sound effects), salsa ("Bop to the Top"), and the endearingly hammy ("What I've Been Looking For" performed by Sharpay and her brother, Ryan, played by Lucas Grabeel). It's not hard to imagine High School Musical becoming a semi-staple for high school groups to perform themselves. DVD bonus features include sing-along subtitles; a 9-minute featurette discussing casting, recording sessions, and rehearsals; a multi-angle look at a rehearsal of "Bop to the Top"; and music videos for "We're All in This Together" and a song that didn't make it into the final film, "I Can't Take My Eyes Off of You," performed by Efron, Hudgens, Tisdale, and Gabreel. --David Horiuchi Minimize

Fans of the Twilight saga will cherish the Tonner 17-inch T ... Read more

Fans of the Twilight saga will cherish the Tonner 17-inch Twilight Edward Cullen Doll. Crafted with a realistic resemblance to the character from the hit movie (as portrayed by Robert Pattinson), this exclusive collector's doll features multiple points of articulation for maximum posing ability. Made for decorative display, this figure is recommended for children ages 14 and up. Twilight Edward Cullen17-inch Doll Ages: 14+ What We Think Fun factor: Durability: Ease of assembly: Novelty factor: The Good: Features 14 points of articulation for the perfect pose. The Challenging: Not designed for play. In a Nutshell: Decorative doll realistically sculpted in the likeness of the Twilight movie character. Edward is 17 inches tall and features 14 points of articulation, making him ideal for decorative display. View larger. True-to-form Details This unique, lifelike doll is sculpted from fine-quality vinyl and hard plastic, with rooted saran hair and hand-painted facial features. Even hardcore Twilight fans will be impressed with the details put into this doll. Straight from the movie, Edward wears a white buttoned shirt and black everything else -- pants, dress socks, loafers, tie, and tailored coat. He also comes with a wristband with a metallic pendant. While Edward is too finely crafted to be handled like a toy, he's made with a flexible design that allows you to place him in the pose of your choice. Edward features 14 points of articulation, including in the elbows, wrists, neck, shoulders, chest, hips, knees, and ankles. His clothing has snaps for easy removal for cleaning. Strike a Pose The Edward Cullen Doll comes with a round black base and metal display holder that hugs the figure's waistline keeping him balanced. When the Edward doll is posed in a position, he keeps it, making him ideal for display. The display holder keeps Edward balanced in the position he's been placed. About Tonner Doll Company Tonner Doll Company is internationally renowned for award-winning dolls that encourage the young -- and the young-at-heart -- to Believe in the Power of Play®. Inspired by a passion for doll collecting, the company manufacturers fine dolls designed and sculpted by Robert Tanner, from little girl and classic character dolls that recapture the magic of childhood memories, to fully articulated high fashion dolls with exquisite collections of costumes that depict the quintessential American style. Robert Tonner's life-long interest in dolls, top-level fashion designer experience, and designing and sculpting talents led to his creation of the Tonner Doll Company. What's in the Box Edward Cullen Doll and display holder with base. Minimize

This exciting game presents a fun and educational approach ... Read more

This exciting game presents a fun and educational approach to grocery shopping that can be adapted to fit different levels and abilities. The goods on the included shopping lists and game board can be used for matching or can be sorted into categories. More advanced players can apply basic math skills to add up their lists, give discounts and apply coupons. This is a great tool for reinforcing daily living skills and independence, as players learn all about what to expect at the supermarket. Minimize

Fans of the Twilight saga will cherish the Tonner 15-inch T ... Read more

Fans of the Twilight saga will cherish the Tonner 15-inch Turn Me Bella Swan Doll. Crafted with a realistic resemblance to the character from the hit movie (as portrayed by Kristen Stewart), this exclusive collector's doll features multiple points of articulation for maximum posing ability. Made for decorative display, this figure is recommended for children ages 14 and up. Twilight Turn Me Bella Swan15-inch Doll Ages: 14+ What We Think Fun factor: Durability: Ease of assembly: Novelty factor: The Good: Features 15 points of articulation for the perfect pose. The Challenging: Not designed for play. In a Nutshell: Decorative doll perfectly sculpted in the likeness of the Twilight movie character. Bella features 15 points of articulation, making her ideal for decorative display.View larger. True-to-form Details The unique Bella Doll is sculpted from fine-quality vinyl and hard plastic, with rooted saran hair and hand-painted facial features. Even hardcore Twilight fans will be amazed at the details in this doll. Straight from the movie, Bella wears a gorgeous blue dress, a white sweater embroidered with blue, pink, and green accents, black leggings, a white sock and sneaker with working laces on her left foot, and a black leg cast on the right. While Bella is too finely crafted to be handled like a toy, she's made with a flexible design that allows you to place her in the perfect pose. Bella features 15 points of articulation, including in the elbows, wrists, neck, shoulders, bustline, hips, knees, and ankles. With snap buttons, her clothing can be easily removed for cleaning. Strike a Pose The Bella Swan Doll comes with a round black base and metal display holder that hugs her waistline to keep her balanced. When Bella is posed in the chosen position, she keeps it, making her ideal for display. The display holder keeps Bella balanced in her pose you created. About Tonner Doll Company Tonner Doll Company is internationally renowned for award-winning dolls that encourage the young -- and the young-at-heart -- to Believe in the Power of Play®. Inspired by a passion for doll collecting, the company manufacturers fine dolls designed and sculpted by Robert Tanner, from little girl and classic character dolls that recapture the magic of childhood memories, to fully articulated high fashion dolls with exquisite collections of costumes that depict the quintessential American style. Robert Tonner's life-long interest in dolls, top-level fashion designer experience, and designing and sculpting talents led to his creation of the Tonner Doll Company. What's in the Box Bella Swann Doll and display holder with base. Minimize

Need some extra cash (who doesn't)? Have some items just co ... Read more

Need some extra cash (who doesn't)? Have some items just collecting dust around the house and you don't want your neighbors coming around looking at your stuff? Looking for that Amazing Spiderman #17 comic book to complete your collection? eBay can help and this DVD can help you tap all of its resources. The disc consists of over 65 chapters in an easy to follow menu format. Do not get left behind...and keep those neighbors out of your driveway. This DVD contains the following chapters: How to Use This DVD, Creating an Account, Advice for Your User ID, Advice on Choosing a Password, Signing on to eBay, If You Forget Your Password, A Glossary of eBay Terms A-E, A Glossary of eBay Terms F-P, A Glossary of eBay Terms Q-Z, Geography of eBay Home Page, Signing up for The Daily Deals, The eBay User Agreement, The eBay Logo, Some eBay Abbreviations, Setting up a Paypal Account, The My eBay Page, Changing Communication Preferences in eBay, eBay Resolution Center, Searching for Items on eBay, Using The Wildcard to Search for Items, Using Shortcuts for Search, Refining The Search Criteria, How to Save a Search, Adding an Item to Your Watch List, Adding an Item to Your Wish List, Adjusting Search Screen, Adjusting Search Preferences, Investigating Sellers, Contacting The Seller, Bidding on an Item, Bidding Stategies, Retracting a Bid, Buying Item, Saved Sellers, Contacting Seller After Purchase, Prohibited Sale Items, How to Help People Find What You are Selling, How to Sell an Item, Geography of an Item Page, Selecting a Category, The Title Field, Reasons to Upload Image, Advice on Item Image, The Item Description, Inserting Images into Description, Types of Listings, Setting The Duration for an Auction, Entering Shipping Info, Shipping Advice, Buying Postage Through eBay, Buying Shipping Through PayPal, eBay Fees, Return Policy Options, Premium Options, Revising a Fixed Price Listing, eBay Fees, When You Sell an Item, Responding to Potential Buyer Inquiries, Should You Open an eBay Store, How to Become a PowerSeller, How to Become a Top Seller, Leaving Feedback for Buyers, More on Leaving Feedback, Advice on How to Garner Positive Feedback, Reviewing Buyer Feedback, Responding to Feedback, Taxes, Reportable Abuses, eBay Community Boards, Creating an About Me Page on eBay Editing Your eBay My World Page & Creating a Free Classified Ad All the videos on this disk are super high resolution computer screen movies, far superior than you'd get on a normal DVD. For that reason, this disc can be viewed on any computer DVD drive, but not on DVD drives attached to TV sets. This DVD also comes with an access to a FREE support forum. Minimize

This 30th Anniversary Edition of THE CHANGELING by Joy Will ... Read more

This 30th Anniversary Edition of THE CHANGELING by Joy Williams includes a Foreword by Rick Moody. An overlooked and spectacular novel, THE CHANGELING is a visionary fairy tale, a work of mythic genius. Terrifying, poetic, revelations follow THE CHANGELING's abandoned heroine Pearl everywhere she goes, whether by air, land, or sea. Joy Williams has won the Rea Award for the Short Story, the Harold and Mildred Strauss Living Award from the American Academy of Arts & Letters, among other prizes. Her first novel, State of Grace, was a National Book Award Finalist. The 3oth Anniversary Edition seeks to reintroduce this novel to contemporary readers as one of the most original and alarming fairy-tale books ever written. Minimize

The Solitaire Word Game. Made in France, this solitaire wo ... Read more

The Solitaire Word Game. Made in France, this solitaire word game challenges you to create as many words as possible vertically and horizontally using 48 letter squares on a 9 x 9 grid of 81 spaces. Letter squares begin the game inverted, and ten are chosen randomly to begin the first round; successive rounds require you to select a number of letters so that you always start a round with ten. Exhausting the supply of letter squares across the board wins the game. The game includes rules for two-person play and variants for increased solitaire difficulty. Includes wooden game board and 48 letter squares. Ages 12 and up. 11 1/2" L x 11 1/2" W x 3/4" D. (2 1/2 lbs.) Minimize

As noted critic Pauline Kael observed, "... this first impo ... Read more

As noted critic Pauline Kael observed, "... this first important film of the vampire genre has more spectral atmosphere, more ingenuity, and more imaginative ghoulish ghastliness than any of its successors." Some really good vampire movies have been made since Kael wrote those words, but German director F.W. Murnau's 1922 version remains a definitive adaptation of Bram Stoker's Dracula. Created when German silent films were at the forefront of visual technique and experimentation, Murnau's classic is remarkable for its creation of mood and setting, and for the unforgettably creepy performance of Max Schreck as Count Orlok, a.k.a. the blood-sucking predator Nosferatu. With his rodent-like features and long, bony-fingered hands, Schreck's vampire is an icon of screen horror, bringing pestilence and death to the town of Bremen in 1838. (These changes of story detail were made necessary when Murnau could not secure a copyright agreement with Stoker's estate.) Using negative film, double-exposures, and a variety of other in-camera special effects, Murnau created a vampire classic that still holds a powerful influence on the horror genre. (Werner Herzog's 1978 film Nosferatu the Vampyre is both a remake and a tribute, and Francis Coppola adopted many of Murnau's visual techniques for Bram Stoker's Dracula.) Seen today, Murnau's film is more of a fascinating curiosity, but its frightening images remain effectively eerie. --Jeff Shannon Minimize