This book showcases Avon and California Perfume Company products produced from 1886 to 2007. For the first time since the book was produced in 1969, Hastin's ever-popular Avon reference includes hundreds of new color photographs! The addition of color to a large portion of this book will delight dedicated fans of the encyclopedia. Preserving the same format as the last editions, the book still includes over 200 categories: men's and women's sets; bottles; perfumes; colognes; jars; soaps; plates; samples and demonstrator kits; Albee figurines; Avon representative awards; men's, women's, and children's decanters; and more. Dates, pertinent facts about colors and variations, and current market values are included. You will love the new look of Bud Hastin's Avon Collector's Encyclopedia! 2008 values.

"My aim in it has been to convey a juster and less prejudiced notion than prevails at present respecting the Danish and Norwegian conquests." -Jens Jacob Asmussen Worsaae, An Account of the Danes and the Norwegians (1852) An Account of the Danes and the Norwegians in England, Scotland and Ireland (1852) by Jens Warsaae, was based on his research into the Scandinavian invasions of the European mainland. During the 10th century, the European mainland was invaded by Norse settlers from Denmark, Norway, and Sweden, who intermarried with native tribes and came to be known as "Normans." While their influence on the history of France was significant, it was even stronger in England, which the Normans conquered in the 11th century. Warsaae's book, commissioned by the Royal Society of Northern Antiquaries, was his attempt to revise the impressions that the 19th century British had of the effects of the Norman conquests on England. This replica of the original text is accompanied by numerous woodcuts.

Prize toys found in the Cracker Jack candy box from the late 19th century to the 1990s are shown and identified. Over 290 color photos depict the front and back of many prizes and aid in identifying individual toys and sets of prizes. The categories of prizes assist in easy cataloging.

Describes the psychological techniques cults use to indoctrinate their members and discusses deprogramming.