Back to the Future

Back to the Future
Author: Michael Klastorin
Publisher: Harper Design
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2015-10-20
Genre: Performing Arts
ISBN: 9780062419149

Great Scott! Go Back to the Future with Doc Brown and Marty McFly in this visually stunning look at the creation of one of the most beloved movie trilogies of all time. Few films have made an impact on popular culture like the Back to the Future trilogy. This deluxe, officially licensed book goes behind the scenes to tell the complete story of the making of these hugely popular movies and how the adventures of Marty McFly and Doc Brown became an international phenomenon. Back to the Future: The Ultimate Visual History is a stunning journey into the creation of this beloved time-traveling saga and features hundreds of never-before-seen images from all three movies, along with rare concept art, storyboards, and other visual treasures. The book also features exclusive interviews with key cast and crew members—including Michael J. Fox, Christopher Lloyd, Lea Thompson, Robert Zemeckis, Bob Gale, Steven Spielberg, Frank Marshall, Kathleen Kennedy, and more—and tells the complete story of the production of the movies, from the initial concept to the staging of iconic scenes such as the “Enchantment Under the Sea” dance and the hoverboard sequence. The book also delves into the wider Back to the Future universe, exploring the animated television show and Back to the Future: The Ride. Written by Michael Klastorin—the production publicist on the second and third movies—with Back to the Future expert Randal Atamaniuk, this book delivers a range of surprises from the Universal Pictures archives and also includes a wealth of special removable items. Comprehensive, compelling, and definitive, Back to the Future: The Ultimate Visual History is the book that fans have been waiting for. Removable items include: Hill Valley High School Tardy Slip Back to the Future The Ride security pass Save the Clocktower leaflet Sepia photograph of Marty and Doc from Part III Marty’s note to Doc from the first film with the envelope George McFly’s book Jaws 19 movie poster George and Lorraine’s prom photo Doc’s flux capacitor sketch from the first film Doc’s note to Marty from 1885 Biff one dollar bill from Part II Blast from the Past receipt from Part II Lenticular version of the iconic McFly family photo from the first film

Ultimate Book of the Future

Ultimate Book of the Future
Author: Stephanie Warren Drimmer
Publisher: Disney Electronic Content
Total Pages: 196
Release: 2022-06-07
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1426374631

Robot dogs! Jet packs! Cyborgs! Super-sleek space suits! It's not science fiction, it's science reality. And soon, it may be part of everyday life. This book is a jam-packed collection of the coolest tech and wildest ideas that are shaping the world of tomorrow. Blast off for an unbelievably fascinating journey through time, space, and even a holographic pop concert (or two)! With chapters on future cities, space travel, high-tech entertainment, and even saving the world, Future World is a thorough, fun compendium of high-tech gadgets being built today and the coolest stuff tomorrow has to offer, plus the amazing dreamers making it all happen. Special "Could It Happen?" features tackle kids" burning hypothetical questions, like whether Jurassic Park could really exist, or whether a robot could become president. Each chapter also includes a "Future Fail!" that profiles one thing we thought we'd have by now, but don't (like everything from The Jetsons.) And kids will see where they might fit into the picture through the "Jobs of Tomorrow" profiled in each chapter. (Job titles include mind reader, space pilot, and robot-human communicator. Seriously!) This is the perfect book for fans of sci-fi, budding engineers and scientists, lovers of futuristic movies and pop culture, and anyone who has ever dreamed about what tomorrow might look like. With chapters on future cities, space travel, high-tech entertainment, animal-inspired tech, and even saving the world, this book is a thorough, smart, and—at times—even funny guide to life in the future. A fresh, futuristic design; big, exciting images; and chunky, digestible text make even the most complex-seeming tech and science accessible and fun. Plus, seven original, full-spread illustrations—reviewed by an expert futurist—will give kids a glimpse into the world of tomorrow.

Ultimate Trains

Ultimate Trains
Author: Peter McMahon
Publisher: Kids Can Press Ltd
Total Pages: 42
Release: 2010-08
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 155453366X

Includes five "build it yourself" experiments.

Steven Caney's Ultimate Building Book

Steven Caney's Ultimate Building Book
Author: Steven Caney
Publisher: Running Press
Total Pages: 608
Release: 2006-10-10
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9780762404094

Ever wonder how a suspension bridge can cross a gap thousands of feet wide? Want to know how to build a comfortable lounge chair out of cardboard boxes? Or what keeps a massive cathedral dome from collapsing? Discover the answers to these and many more questions in Steven Caney's Ultimate Building Book, a wonderfully comprehensive exploration of design, construction, and invention that will stimulate the curiosity of children and adults alike. Much as David Macaulay's blockbuster The Way Things Work did for machines and devices a decade ago, this definitive volume from best-selling author Steven Caney details the ins and outs of construction in all its fascinating forms. Packed with exciting building projects guaranteed to engage anyone from age 4 to 104, the Ultimate Building Book gives easy-to-follow instructions for creating amazing models and toys that are as much fun to make as they are to play with! Readers are also introduced to a wide variety of household materials and tools that can be used for building, along with fascinating insights into the architectural and design properties of everything from drinking straws to yurts. A mammoth project in its own right, this book has been under construction for more than a decade. The result is hundreds of superbly illustrated pages that will enlighten and fascinate armchair architects of all ages for years to come.

The New Ultimate Book of Home Plans

The New Ultimate Book of Home Plans
Author: Editors of Creative Homeowner
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2007-03
Genre: Architecture
ISBN: 9781580113540

730 home plans in full color; special sections on home design & decorating, plus lots of tips.

The Book of Ultimate Truths

The Book of Ultimate Truths
Author: ROBERT. RANKIN
Publisher: Corgi
Total Pages: 352
Release: 2017-06-29
Genre:
ISBN: 9780552173575

He had walked the earth as Nostradamus, Uther Pendragon, Count Cagliostro and Rodrigo Borgia. He could open a tin of sardines with his teeth, strike a Swan Vesta on his chin, rope steers, drive a steam locomotive and hum all the works of Gilbert & Sullivan without becoming confused or breaking down in tears. He died, penniless, at a Hastings boarding house, in his ninetieth year. His name was Hugo Artemis Solon Saturnicus Reginald Arthur Rune, and he was never bored. Hailed as the 'guru's guru', Rune penned more than eight million words of genius including his greatest work, The Book of Ultimate Truths. But vital chapters of The Book were suppressed, chapters which could have changed the whole course of human history. Now, seventeen-year-old Cornelius Murphy, together with his best friend Tuppe, sets out on an epic quest. Their mission - recover the missing chapters. Re-publish The Book of Ultimate Truths. And save the world.

Amy Herzog's Ultimate Sweater Book

Amy Herzog's Ultimate Sweater Book
Author: Amy Herzog
Publisher: Abrams
Total Pages: 198
Release: 2018-10-16
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 1683353323

A comprehensive guide to knitting sweaters and designing and modifying sweater patterns, by the author of You Can Knit and Knit to Flatter. Yarn and fiber enthusiasts everywhere will celebrate the latest addition to Amy Herzog’s beloved knitting series (which includes You Can Knit That, Knit to Flatter, and Knit Wear Love). This essential guide details every aspect of sweater knitting, starting with instructions for four basic sweater types: yoke, raglan, drop shoulder, and set-in sleeve. Patterns are offered in multiple sizes and yarn gauges for broad appeal. Following the basics for each of the four sweater types are a diverse range of customizing options, including how to add a hood, cowl neck, turtleneck, pockets, and zip or cardigan front, just to name a few. Amy’s clear instruction and expert tips expand the many knitting possibilities, creating the essential knitting resource for knitters everywhere.

The 90s Quizpedia

The 90s Quizpedia
Author: Hannah Koelmeyer
Publisher: Rizzoli Publications
Total Pages: 98
Release: 2021-10-19
Genre: Humor
ISBN: 1922417351

So you think you know the 90s? These 450+ questions will put your knowledge of the raddest decade to the test! Who shot Mr Burns? What did the first ever text message say? Who is the youngest Hanson brother? On what movie did Brad Pitt and Gwyneth Paltrow meet? This interactive trivia book is the ultimate chance to flex your knowledge of the decade that gave us Friends, NKOTB, and the Tamagotchi, with more questions than you can shake a flip phone at.

Make the Most of Your Mind

Make the Most of Your Mind
Author: Tony Buzan
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 164
Release: 1984-02-24
Genre: Self-Help
ISBN: 0671495194

Make the Most of Your Mind is an indispensable guide for anyone who wants to rouse the sleeping giant of his or her brain to think, learn, read, and memorize more efficiently. Make the Most of Your Mind explains how to develop untapped resource areas of the brain and increase your ability to think, learn, read, memorize, listen, and solve problems more creatively and efficiently.