Original book of photographs and text by the noted director/writer/producer Brian Levant, presenting his extraordinary collection of animated feature and comic toys, including hundreds of iconic characters represented in figures, banks, games, lunchboxes, puppets, comics, windups, vehicles and items at the bottom of cereal boxes. This comprehensive and one-of-a-kind collection and book/work, itself, is presented in varied chapters. There are chapters here that include the author's Flintstones collection; others created while he produced features with Steven Spielberg; or those acquired while producing classic TV shows, like Mork & Mindy. And this is just a small sampling of what is in this exhaustive book, where the sum total has been acquired over the past 50 years. This is a book distinctive in its content; in both words and the hundreds of original photographs created exclusively for it. The author's acclaim and success as a producer of popular culture film and television features allows presentation here of a distinctly individual and personal yet universally interesting book for collectors and the general public alike, which has no comparison and could not be replicated even in a minor form, by anyone else other than this author.

It was Christmas Eve, and the nursery was very quiet. All the toys were shut up safely in the cupboard - or, at least, that's what Sarah and Jack thought. But Teddy had been left outside the cupboard that night, and he thought what a good idea it would be to have a party.

Six stories relate further adventures of three best friends, who happen to be toys, as they encounter a fearsome (possible) shark, enjoy a dance party, and deal with rejection by The Girl, who is growing up.

Learn how to take your work to the next level with this informative guide on the craft, business, and lifestyle of writing With warmth and humor, Paulette Perhach welcomes you into the writer’s life as someone who has once been on the outside looking in. Like a freshman orientation for writers, this book includes an in-depth exploration of all the elements of being a writer—from your writing practice to your reading practice, from your writing craft to the all-important and often-overlooked business of writing. In Welcome to the Writer’s Life, you will learn how to tap into the powers of crowdsourcing and social media to grow your writing career. Perhach also unpacks the latest research on success, gamification, and lifestyle design, demonstrating how you can use these findings to further improve your writing projects. Complete with exercises, tools, checklists, infographics, and behind-the-scenes tips from working writers of all types, this book offers everything you need to jump-start a successful writing life.

Colette Keefe brings us an emotional, poignant account of her turbulent childhood in which she was physically, emotionally, and sexually abused. Into her adulthood, these traumatic experiences manifested themselves in an array of mental illnesses, including depression and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. When a tragedy strikes, Colette is forced to confront her issues, despite the stigma and shame associated with these misunderstood problems. What begins is a courageous road to healing, which continues today. Her story of reclaiming her life is an inspiration for anyone who has experienced abuse or dealt with mental illness. It is a book about acceptance, forgiveness, and ongoing recovery.

The story of the man who invented the Erector Set.C. Gilbert was all of these, but he made his name by refusing to grow up.

One Christmas Eve, Santa stays to play with all the toys he has just brought.