Covering pre-WWII banks and the incredibly charming ceramic banks of Occupied Japan, this informative book gives dates, condition, measurements, and current collector values. People, animals, foods, vehicles, and so much more are depicted in over 1,000 vivid photos that reveal the brilliant colors read more...

By 1958 the once legendary Bama football program had reached an all-time low -- only four wins in three years. The proud tradition that included national titles and Rose Bowl victories was a source of state pride that had to be saved. The University found its savior in Paul Bryant and it gave him read more...

In this lively and rare survey of the black jazz scene of the Bay Area, San Francisco's infamous Barbary Coast -- one of the country's foremost centers for jazz in the early 1900s -- comes back to life with all the energy, color, and vitality it had when it was in its prime. The introduction and read more...