Discover the most notorious criminals and crimes in Chicago's history. Meet psychopath and criminal mastermind Silas Jayne, a stone-cold killer eve...

Whether the disasters came from the earth itself, from fire, air, or water, Chicago has paid its dues in blood, sweat, and tears. Discover events t...

Chicago has quite a harrowing history, and not all of it has stayed in the past. Meet the ghosts at Oprah's studios, the strange hitchhikers along ...

Former criminal investigator, author, and local historian Ray Johnson takes a new look at nine popular Chicago locations and their history, digging...

Take a fresh look at Chicago's ghosts, legends, and psychics from the viewpoint of a retired West Chicago criminal investigator and local historian...

Chicago, Illinois, is a historic city filled with mystery. In these pages, you will learn about some of the most famous Chicago mysteries that, to ...

Now there is finally a reference source for collector's of bisque and china children figurines! Whether you collect one type of figurine such as Sn...

Children's printed handkerchiefs have a rich two hundred year history going all the way back to America's beginnings. Along with delighting generat...

Here is a beautiful book celebrating a whole century of a favorite form of advertising. Through the use of children's paper premiums, many advertis...

This is the first and only book of its kind, picturing hundreds of colorful, creative children's playhouses, from fancy Victorians to neo-classical...

This inspirational book is the perfect resource for parents who want to decorate their child's bedroom. From newborns to teens, over 250 gorgeous c...

Enthusiasts of Chinese porcelain and American commercial history alike welcomes this study of the porcelain dishes made in China for Americans in t...

Collecting toothpick holders is about to become easier and more rewarding than ever! Here is the only publication to focus exclusively on toothpick...

When the Cultural Revolution ended in China, the long-repressed artists and writers reemerged. In art, particularly, they began to move away from t...

Witness the beauty and allure of Chincoteague, Virginia's largest inhabited island in 167 beautiful, modern color photos and 58 vintage postcards. ...

Step into the world of the Chincoteague ponies of Virginia's Assateague Island. From birth to Pony Penning, their stories are told in amusing detai...

The 2008 global financial crisis caused a precipitous drop in the multi-million dollar auction prices that modern Chinese art was fetching. This ha...

This in-depth look at the forces shaping contemporary jewelry in China includes works by 62 contemporary Chinese jewelry artists, presenting the ar...

A new kind of antique Chinese furniture swept onto the market in the early 1990s. It appealed to people who were sure they did not like Chinese fur...

A new kind of antique Chinese furniture swept onto the market in the early 1990s. It appealed to people who were sure they did not like Chinese fur...

Chinese Export Porcelain, Standard Patterns and Forms contains over 1000 items illustrated in black and white and 49 color plates. This book tells ...

Centuries of flower arrangement wisdom are boiled down into exquisite calligraphic representations in this excellent art book. Each image presents ...

Combining wonderful graphics with fascinating history, this book is a showcase of outstanding Chinese label, packaging, and advertising art created...

Focusing on provincial furniture of the early 1800s to early 1900s (late Qing Dynasty), this stunning book provides a detailed look at assorted cha...

One of the loveliest objects to come from China's Imperial history is the snuff bottle--elegant, tactile, beautifully crafted, and above all small;...

Chintz ceramics were introduced in the late 19th century, and rose to great heights of popularity in the first half of the 20th century as they wer...

In Craig Stevens's unique chipcarving style he creates images from nature by using carved shapes and patterns rather than outlining the subject. Wi...

This new book by Pam Gresham explores the wealth of design motifs developed by the German immigrants to Pennsylvania. These Pennsylvania "Dutch" de...

The patterns of the Southwest have delighted tourists and art lovers for hundreds of years. In this new book by Pam Gresham they are incorporated i...

See what a gourd and a chisel can make and learn that chip-carving has never been so easy. The advanced techniques demonstrated builds on the skill...

Blending the style of the past with the women of the present, this book is a first-of-its-kind celebration of modern black pin-up beauty. Black pin...

This book is the follow-up to the groundbreaking Chocolate Cheesecake, and is a new collection of modern black pin-up photography. Modern black pi...

Chocolate lovers (and who isn't?)--here's a tempting treat just for you! This tasteful book showcases Victorian to modern advertising, packaging, a...

This book of more than 150 vibrant photographs and seven essays depicts the natural history, human history, science, and culture of the Delmarva Pe...

Christmas celebrations of the past forty years are shown through historical photographs, catalog pages, and over 530 photographs of artificial and ...

Christmas celebrations of the past forty years are shown through historical photographs, catalog pages, and over 530 photographs of artificial and ...

Here is Christmas decorating, history, architecture, and interior design wrapped in one sparkling package. Three-hundred and sixty-three gorgeous, ...

Here is Christmas decorating, history, architecture, and interior design wrapped in one sparkling package. More than 300 gorgeous images provide a ...

Almost 400 color images treat readers to dazzling holiday visions that leading designers have realized in their own homes—scenes usually reserved f...

A newly updated second edition of this popular anthology showcases how prominent home design professionals decorate their own spaces for Christmas,...

History is brought to life in many historic houses, especially at Christmas time, when special decorations help to welcome the social season and vi...

History is brought to life in many historic houses, especially at Christmas time, when special decorations help to welcome the social season and vi...

What would Christmas be without lights, color, greenery, and glitter? Join leading professional designers on a tour of well-appointed private resid...

In hobby stores around the country there are resources for woodcarvers that are often overlooked. A great variety of shapes are turned from sugar p...

Steeped in traditions and memories, holiday textiles have long been a part of the magical fabric of Christmas. Grandma's festive tablecloth or Mom'...

Christmas costume jewelry produced in the last fifty years has never before been so carefully explored. Here are Christmas tree pins, wreaths, orna...

Here is a uniquely welcome gift for all who treasure the idea of an old-fashioned Christmas. Take a Victorian-inspired journey through the holiday ...

Let yourself be captivated by the spirit of Christmas as you decorate your home with wonderful patchwork items and stitched ornaments. Dress up you...