Sudoku for Dummies Pocket Edition book by Andrew Heron

Stretch your mind with a range of puzzles complete with easy-to-follow instructions

Whether you're a Sudoku-solving fiend or simply curious about the craze, this guide helps you solve 9x9 puzzles like a pro!
Andrew Heron was a Sudoku expert and puzzle compiler for newspapers across the globe.

Train Collectors Quarterly Magazine — Spring 1977 | Volume 23, No. 2

Vintage Toy Train Collecting Publication | Nearly 50-Year-Old TCA Quarterly

The mid-to-late 1970s were a pivotal period for toy train collecting, as collector interest in prewar tinplate — particularly European manufacturers like Märklin, Bing, and Lionel's prewar Standard Gauge and O Gauge lines — was accelerating rapidly, driving prices and scholarly attention to new heights.

Train Collectors Quarterly — April 1993 TCA 39th National Convention Issue

Official Convention Issue — "Take the Highball to Saint Paul"

This April 1993 issue of Train Collectors Quarterly is the official pre-convention publication of the Train Collectors Association's 39th National Convention, themed "Take the Highball to Saint Paul" and scheduled for June 22 through 27, 1993, in Saint Paul, Minnesota. The dramatic cover features a railroader figure surrounded by a swirl of light trails and vintage toy train locomotives — a striking photographic montage that captures the excitement of the annual TCA gathering. The convention badge at the bottom identifies the Lakes & Pines regional division as host.

Marketing for Dummies by Alexander Hiam – Paperback Business Reference

Your First Aid Kit for Creating Dynamic Advertising Campaigns

Marketing for Dummies is a practical, plain-English marketing reference by Alexander Hiam, MBA, corporate consultant and author of The Portable MBA in Marketing. Hiam has written numerous books on advertising and marketing and taught at the University of Massachusetts at Amherst, bringing real-world credibility to every page..

Packed with expert tips — from identifying customers to using online resources to size up competitors

Train Collectors Quarterly Magazine — July 1993 | Vol. 39, No. 4

45 Who Done Its — Mystery Feature Issue with Whimsical Detective Cover Art

This July 1993 issue — Volume 39, Number 4 — features a delightfully whimsical hand-illustrated cover depicting a parade of detective characters surrounding a large magnifying glass inscribed with the feature topic: 45 Who Done Its. The cover illustration, rendered in a charming cartoon style with question marks scattered throughout, sets the tone for what appears to be an investigation-themed issue exploring the mysteries of toy train identification, attribution, or provenance.

A Song of Ice and Fire 5-Book Paperback Box Set – George R.R. Martin

Complete Series Box Set – All Five Volumes Including A Game of Thrones

This complete box set brings together all five published novels in George R.R. Martin's epic fantasy series A Song of Ice and Fire, packaged in a handsome slipcase featuring the iconic crown-and-fire imagery made famous by the HBO television adaptation. Published by Bantam Books in 2013, this mass market paperback set includes A Game of Thrones, A Clash of Kings, A Storm of Swords, A Feast for Crows, and A Dance with Dragons — the complete saga as published through that year.

Classic Toy Trains Magazine — March 2020 Issue

O and S Gauge for the Operator and Collector | Lionel 4-4-2 Review | Pennsylvania Railroad Cover

The March 2020 issue leads with a stunning cover featuring a Pennsylvania Railroad #5764 locomotive in the iconic Tuscan red and gold livery. The issue delivers practical how-to content, product reviews, and collection and history coverage.

This issue features an in-depth review of the Lionel 4-4-2 steam locomotive, a how-to guide on building realistic rural scenes, a feature on Gilbert's Texas & Pacific set parade, a visit to an exceptional Lionel collection, and 9 hot new product previews. The layout feature on three-level operation adds operational depth for serious builders.

Trains Magazine — November 2011 | Intermodal Special Report

This November 2011 issue is designated a Special Report edition, with its cover story devoted entirely to intermodal freight — the containerized shipping revolution that reshaped American railroading from the 1980s onward. The cover features a Union Pacific locomotive (#7369) leading a string of UMAX double-stack containers near Edison, California, an image that encapsulates the scale and dynamism of modern intermodal operations on one of the nation's busiest freight corridors.

By 2011, intermodal traffic had become the single largest revenue source for major U.S. Class I railroads, surpassing coal and automotive shipments. 

Classic Toy Trains Magazine — November 2011 | Track Special Issue

Train Collectors Quarterly Magazine — January 1994 | Vol. 40, No. 1

What Makes This Issue Special:

• Volume 40, No. 1 — First issue of the 40th volume year, a milestone for this long-running TCA publication
• Toonerville Trolley cover feature — The Fontaine Fox Toonerville Trolley is among the most iconic and valuable pieces in antique toy train collecting
• Antique streetcar focus — Cover and back cover both feature rare pre-war lithograph trolley and streetcar pieces highly prized by collectors
• Official TCA journal — Published by the Train Collectors Association, the authoritative voice of the hobby since 1954

Trains Magazine — June 2011 | Shortline and Regional Special

Recession Survival Guide for Short Lines | Kansas City Southern Map | Iowa Interstate Feature

This issue is a dedicated Shortline and Regional Special, published during the post-recession recovery period when short line and regional railroads faced significant financial and operational pressures. 

The issue delivers comprehensive coverage across North America, examining how smaller carriers adapted, survived, and in some cases thrived during one of the most challenging economic periods in recent railroad history. A special pullout map documents the Kansas City Southern predecessor lines, adding research value for historians and KCS enthusiasts.

Answers to Questions About Old Jewelry by C. Jeanenne Bell, G.G. – 6th Edition

The Standard Reference for Antique & Collectible Jewelry 1840–1950

Answers to Questions About Old Jewelry by C. Jeanenne Bell, G.G. is the definitive identification and value guide for antique and collectible jewelry spanning 1840 to 1950. 

The book is structured as a practical working reference — readers can use it to determine the age of a piece, identify metal composition, assess whether stones are natural or synthetic, and decode maker's marks to establish provenance and dating. It covers 100 years of cameo history and provides the kind of material identification guidance that benefits buyers and sellers alike.

Do What You Are by Paul D. Tieger, Barbara Barron & Kelly Tieger – 5th Edition

Discover the Perfect Career for You Through the Secrets of Personality Type – Completely Revised and Updated

Do What You Are is a thoroughly revised and updated career development guide by Paul D. Tieger, Barbara Barron, and Kelly Tieger, published by Little, Brown and Company (a Hachette Book Group imprint) in 2014. The book leads readers step-by-step through determining and verifying their Myers-Briggs Personality Type, then identifies occupations compatible with each Type and offers targeted job search strategies tailored to individual strengths and weaknesses.

Trains Magazine — January 2019

Snowplow Action! Fighting Snow Through the Years

The cover story explores the history and evolution of railroad snow-fighting operations across the decades, documenting the essential but often overlooked work that keeps trains running through harsh winter conditions. This issue also includes major features on Amtrak's financial challenges comparing long-distance versus corridor train economics, a profile of Ogden as a forgotten genius of transcontinental railroad development, the first installment in a series on transcontinental railroads focusing on Great Northern Railway, coverage of steam locomotive operations going AWOL, Oregon railroad hot spots, and features on locomotive dealers and rebuilders.

This February 2019 issue was published during a period of significant changes in North American railroading, including precision scheduled railroading implementations, infrastructure modernization, and the aftermath of the historic funeral train service for President George H.W. Bush featured in this issue. The cover story on modern bridge construction that respects historical aesthetics reflects broader trends in railroad infrastructure investment during this period, making this issue valuable for collectors interested in contemporary railroad engineering and design philosophy.

The Dear God Kids series is a beautifully written collection of board books created by Annie Fitzgerald and illustrated by Ken Abraham. This three-book set helps answer the very hard and sometimes complex questions children may ask about God, with answers written to help not only children but adults as well understand these puzzling questions.