[BOOK 201] A.R. SCHAEFER: WILD RIDES, ROLLER COASTERS. [2005] (18x23cm – 32 Pages – Many colour photos). Speed, power, performance, and fun! Ready for Wild Rides? Start off by exploring how roller coasters have evolved over the years, then discover why they continue to fascinate people today. Speeding down a steep hill at more than 100mph, new coasters are built every year, and they get faster all the time. Read about the history of roller coasters and how designers push the limits of height and speed.
	[BOOK 202] TIM O'BRIEN: THE WAVE MAKER. [2005] (16x23cm – 352 Pages - Few B&W photos). The story of theme park pioneer George Millay and the creation of SeaWorld sea-life parks, Magic Mountain theme park, and Wet’n Wild waterparks, in detail, as it has never been told before. Each year tens of millions of people enjoy activities in parks created or inspired by Mr. George Millay; the unchallenged father of the waterpark industry.
	[BOOK 203] MICHAEL E. COSTELLO: CONNEAUT LAKE PARK. [2005] (16x23cm – 128 Pages - Many B&W photos). In 1877 a humble boat landing was constructed on Conneaut Lake, Pennsylvania’s largest natural lake. Colonel Frank Mantor, a visionary, discovered and purchased the property. In 1892, Exposition Park – a permanent fair exhibiting machines and livestock – was founded. Amusement rides were added alongside hotels, cottages, restaurants and other businesses. The resort grew into an amusement park and was renamed Conneaut Lake Park in 1920. Featuring many long-gone attractions including the Wild Mouse, Blue Streak, Tumble Bug, the Devil’s Den and more…
	[BOOK 204] JASON RHODES: MARYLAND'S AMUSEMENT PARKS. [2005] (16x23cm – 128 Pages - Many B&W photos). From Ferris wheels to roller coasters to tunnels of love, everyone has a favourite amusement park memory. For nearly 130 years, many of those memories have been made at Maryland’s amusement parks. Today only five exist, but throughout history, nearly three dozen have been part of Maryland’s landscape. This publication offers a glimpse of those parks and how they helped millions quench their thirst for recreation. Chapter Points: Introduction; Western Maryland Parks; Glen Echo Park; Washington Area Parks; Baltimore Area Parks; The Enchanted Forest; Southern Maryland Parks; Eastern Shore Parks; Trimper’s Rides and Amusements; Ocean City Parks.
	[BOOK 205] SEAN & JOHANNA BILLINGS: INDIAN TRAIL & EDGEMONT AMUSEMENT PARKS. [2005] (16x23cm – 128 Pages - Many B&W photos). This book highlights the history of the two legendary amusement parks in Lehigh Township. Unique images cover Indian Trail Park from its founding by Samuel and William Solliday in 1929 to its closing in 1984. Photographs of Edgemont Park recall its days as a trolley park, started by the Blue Ridge Traction Company. These images are sure to bring back memories of the rides, games, and thrills that kept people coming back year after year. Chapter Points: Indian Trail Park, The Beginning; Indian Trail Park, Changing Owners; Indian Trail Park, Hard Times; Edgemont Park, The Early Years; Edgemont Park, The Final Years.
	[BOOK 206] STEPHEN COPNALL: PLEASURELAND MEMORIES. [2005] (20x26cm – 100 Pages - Many B&W photos). Pleasureland Amusement Park at Southport (UK) has been a major feature of the town’s tourist industry since the 1920s and long before that the seaward side of the town was synonymous with public amusement. This work tells the story of how the park rose from the foreshore sands despite opposition from Southport’s elite. Since then Pleasureland has ridden the roller coaster of change. From the very early promise of being a rival to Blackpool’s Pleasure Beach it endured the tribulations of wartime requisition, but bounced back in spectacular fashion in its 1950s heyday. Changing tastes eventually led to a period of decline, however the park is enjoying renewed success at the dawn of the 21st Century.
	[BOOK 207] MANCHESTER EVENING NEWS: BELLE VUE, MANCHESTER'S PLAYGROUND. [2005] (19x25cm – 128 Pages - Many B&W, few colour photos). For over 150 years, Belle Vue was the entertainment centre of the North West. What started off as a small Zoological Gardens soon developed into a place for dancing, fun on the fair, firework displays, music, sport, boating, greyhound racing, and a multitude of dining areas. At its zenith, an incredible two million people a year visited Belle Vue, with over 170,000 recorded on one single day. Chapter Points: Introduction; Zoo; Funfair; Circus; Music; Sport; Speedway; Conclusion.
	[BOOK 208] VINCE GARGIULO: PALISADES AMUSEMENT PARK. [2005] (16x23cm – 128 Pages - Many B&W photos). High atop the Palisades cliffs once stood Palisades Amusement Park, the home of the famous Cyclone roller coaster, the Tunnel of Love, and the many other rides that even today, several decades after it closed, are still warmly remembered. For those who ever visited the park, this book is sure to bring back cherished memories and re-create the thrills, laughter, and joy that was Palisades.
	[BOOK 209] ERNO ROSSI: CRYSTAL BEACH, THE GOOD OLD DAYS. [2005] (15x23cm – 188 Pages - Many B&W, few colour photos). An interesting collection (hundreds) of memories of Crystal Beach Amusement Park submitted by some of the patrons and colleagues over the years. See the many thrill and family rides, the roller coasters, (Backety-Back Scenic Railway, Cyclone, Comet, Wild Mouse) stalls and sideshows, and learn more about them from the people that worked there. Read about the many big band orchestras that wowed Ballroom audiences during the 40s and 50s, and share memories of dance marathons, roller coaster marathons aboard the Comet, and other special events. Crystal Beach Amusement Park is indeed greatly missed.
	[BOOK 210] ALEC PRICE: FROM A SAINT TO A KING, THE HISTORY OF PARK HALL, CHARNOCK RICHARD. [2005] (15x21cm – 74 Pages – Few B&W photos and sketches). Lancashire writer Alec Price first became intrigued by the history of Park Hall in the 1970s when he worked there as a swimming pool manager. Through interviews and local research he pieced together the story of Park Hall since its early times as a possible resting place for the body of St Cuthbert in the ninth century up to the present day as a thriving leisure complex and home to the famous Camelot theme park. So his book takes us on a journey through time: from a saint to a king.
	[BOOK 211] DAVID KOENIG: MOUSE TALES, GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL EDITION. [2005] (16x24cm – 288 Pages – Few B&W photos). Celebrating Disneyland’s Golden Anniversary, and limited to just 4,000 copies. A completely expanded and updated edition of Mouse Tales, A Behind-The-Ears look at Disneyland. Featuring: “When the Magic Began,” a whole new chapter reliving the first months of Walt’s Magic Kingdom, as told by the park’s pioneers. Also includes: “A Walk in the Park: a Guided Tour of Disneyland in 1955,” a 60-minute audio CD featuring Mouse Tales author David Koenig and nostalgia radio personality Randy Brian recreating a trip to the Disneyland of a half-century ago.
	[BOOK 212] OLD YORK ROAD HISTORICAL SOCIETY: WILLOW GROVE PARK. [2005] (16x23cm – 128 Pages – Many B&W photos). Willow Grove Park (Philadelphia, USA) opened on Decoration Day 1896 and drew crowds by the thousands. It was estimated that over one million people visited the park during its first season of operation. One of the primary goals of the Park’s management was to provide and maintain a civilised and enlightened cultural atmosphere. From the fine plantings and the electric fountain, to standards of dress and decorum whatever the weather. Over the years, management spent significant sums of money building new rides and replacing those that had gone out of favour. Most of the rides were located along the midway, and the Thunderbolt roller coaster was built to satisfy… Chapter Points: On the Way to Willow Grove; Beginnings 1895-1904; Heyday 1905-1925; Interlude & Reprise 1926-1953; Renaissance & Decline 1954-1975; Epilogue 1976-2005.
	[BOOK 213] G. CROSS & J. WALTON: THE PLAYFUL CROWD PLEASURE PLACES IN THE TWENTIETH CENTURY. [2005] (18x22cm - 310 Pages - Few B&W photos). Blackpool and Coney Island were the definitive playgrounds of the industrial working class. Teeming crowds partook of a gritty vulgarity that offered a variety of pleasures and thrills, from roller coaster rides to dance halls and dioramas of exotic locales. This publication explores the resorts’ very different fates as Coney Island is now a mere shadow of its former self while Blackpool continues to lure visitors and offer new attractions. Chapter Points: Introduction; Making the Popular Resort: Coney Island and Blackpool about 1900; Industrial Saturnalia and the Playful Crowd; The Crowd and its Critics; Decline and Reinvention; The Disney Challenge; “Enrichment through Enjoyment”: The Beamish Museum in a Theme Park Age; The Crowd Transformed?
	[BOOK 214] LARRY K. & LORNA COLLINS: 31 MONTHS IN JAPAN, THE BUILDING OF A THEME PARK. [2005] (15x23cm – 222 Pages – Very few B&W photos). The story of two Southern Californians embarking on an adventure of a lifetime – moving to Japan to participate in the construction of the Universal Studios Japan theme park. Combining interesting details and behind-the-scenes descriptions of how magic is made in the entertainment industry with funny and touching personal remembrances. The stories will be of particular interest to those visiting or intending to work/live in Japan, people doing business with the Japanese, theme park aficionados and anyone with a sense of adventure.
	[BOOK 215] MICHAEL E. WARE: HISTORIC FAIRGROUND SCENES. [2005] (17x25cm – 98 Pages – Many B&W photos). A publication documenting the history of the fair, whose origins can be traced back to Roman times! Using a rich variety of old photographs, the true atmosphere has been captured of the heyday of the British fairground. With Carousels, Big Wheels, Steam Yachts, Slides, Traction Engines, Walls of Death, Sideshows, Dodgems, and more. Chapter Points: Introduction; The Tober; The Rides; The Shows; Building Up and Pulling Down; Power on the Road and for the Rides; Living Wagons, Permanent Fairground Sites (including the Racer/Big Dipper at the 1924 British Empire Exhibition at Wembley); Index.
	[BOOK 216] TIVOLI GARDENS: THE STORY OF THE FAIRYTALE GARDEN. [2005] (19x27cm – 66 Pages – Full colour). Take a stroll through enchanting Tivoli Gardens (Copenhagen), and learn fascinating facts about Denmark’s biggest attraction: its history, its founding father and his friendship with Hans Christian Andersen. Tivoli Gardens is unique. A Chinese pagoda-pastiche or a Turkish – inspired building with cupolas and minarets can of course be copied – but not Tivoli’s fairytale atmosphere of lights and sound, colour and adventure. Selected Chapter Points: The Oasis; The Tivoli Lake; Architecture and Design; The Illuminations; The Rides; Dining; Denmark’s Golden Age; Tivoli’s Founder; Tivoli 1843; Dark Times; Christmas at Tivoli.
	[BOOK 217] REINVENTING THE WHEEL - THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE BRITISH AIRWAYS LONDON EYE. [2005 REPRINT] (28x30cm - 206 Pages - Full colour). The culmination of more than five years of extensive planning - first by Marks Barfield Architects alone and later in partnership with British Airways and the Tussaud’s Group - construction of this remarkable project finally commenced in October 1998. Often quoted as a two-year project completed in just 15 months, even this does little justice to the incredible dedication and perseverance of a truly international team of designers, engineers, project managers, steel fabricators, capsule manufacturers, systems specialists and many others who devoted themselves to this project’s completion. Chapter Points: Foreword; The Concept; The Rim; The Hub and Spindle; The Site; Site Assembly; The Uplift; The Capsules; The Wheel Completed; Credits.
	[BOOK 218] JIM FUTRELL: AMUSEMENT PARKS OF NEW YORK. [2006] (15x23cm – 232 Pages – Many B&W photos). New York State is home to an extensive collection of amusement parks and attractions, New York has it all! Selected Chapter Points: A History of Amusement Parks in New York; Coney Island; Seabreeze Park; Sylvan Beach Park; Midway Park; Playland; Santa’s Workshop; Hoffman’s Playland; The Great Escape & Splashwater Kingdom; Enchanted Forest/Water Safari; Martin’s Fantasy Island; Adventureland; Magic Forest; Nellie Bly Park; Six Flags Darien Lake. New York’s Smaller Parks: Catskill Game Farm; Harris Hill Park; Long Island Game Farm; Fun Zone; Boomers! Olcott Beach Carousel Park; Victorian Gardens; Other Amusement Facilities. Also includes: Index of major rides in operation in New York. An educational read.
	[BOOK 219] FRANK J.M. ROMIJN: ROLLER COASTER GIANTS. [2006] (23x27cm - 156 Pages – Full colour throughout). A publication to bring enthusiasts right up to date (2006) in the coastering world. Features chapters on: Coaster History; Technical Issues; Coaster Design & Construction; Werner Stengel; Bolliger & Mabillard; Intamin; Vekoma; Steel Coasters in Europe; Wooden Coasters in Europe; European Coaster Index; Japanese Coasters; World Records; Coaster Jargon/Terms. Contains large - sometimes full page - colour photos of your favourite coasters - Rita: Queen of Speed; Kingda Ka; Stealth (Thorpe Park); X (SFMM); Top Thrill Dragster; Thunder Dolphin (Japan); White Cyclone (Japan); Kanonen, Booster Bike, and dozens more. (Dutch script throughout)
	[BOOK 220] FRED BROMWICH: DRAYTON MANOR - GEORGE & VERA BRYAN'S MEMORIES OF A FAMILY FUN PARK. [2006] (21x30cm - 90 Pages – Many B&W and colour photos). Today, more than one million pleasure-seekers a year pass through the gates of Drayton Manor Theme Park in Staffordshire. But when the park was originally opened to the public in 1950 by its current owners, the Bryan family, it was the unsophisticated era of the day-tripper – when families were happy to take a bus journey into the countryside for afternoon tea and spend a relaxing few hours away from the hustle and bustle of factory life. Not for them the heady heights of Shockwave, which was introduced in 1994 as Europe’s only stand-up roller coaster or white knuckle rides such as Pandemonium, where your world is turned upside down. So how did it all begin? This publication charts the history of the Midlands’ best-loved leisure venue.
	[BOOK 221] EDITH REYNOLDS: SAVIN ROCK AMUSEMENT PARK. [2006] (16x23cm - 128 Pages – Many B&W photos). Savin Rock Amusement Park began to grow in the 1870s when George Kelsey constructed a pier to extend ferry service between the opposite coastlines of New Haven Harbor. This opened the door for further, more sophisticated development of amusement attractions that drew fun-seeking patrons from southern New England. The park thrived until the combination of affordable personal transportation and urban redevelopment forced its demise in the 1960s. Today Savin Rock is a quieter spot filled with beachside apartments, a shopping plaza, and a more tranquil grassy park jutting into the harbor. Chapter Points: The West Shore; Kelsey’s Plan; The Grove; Savin Restaurants; The Golden Age; The Flying Horses; Mechanized Rides; On The Wane; Urban Renewal.
	[BOOK 222] PAT KOCH & JANE AMMESON: HOLIDAY WORLD. [2006] (16x23cm - 128 Pages – Many B&W photos). Louis J. Koch had a dream – one of family, fun, and Christmastime year-round. And so he created Santa Claus Land, the nation’s first theme park in Santa Claus, located in the gentle rolling hills of southern Indiana. Now, six decades later Koch’s legacy lives on at Holiday World and Splashin’ Safari. The park is still owned by the Koch family, and the park's wooden rollercoasters are rated in the top ten of coaster enthusiasts worldwide. Since Pat Koch was a little girl, Santa Claus Land has been an important part of her life. Chapter Points: In the Beginning; Santa Claus Land; The Little Park That Could; On Santa’s Knee; Generations; Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari; Wood is Good.
	[BOOK 223] AMERICAN COASTER ENTHUSIASTS: 2006 WORLDWIDE ROLLER COASTER CENSUS. (21x28cm - 100 Pages). The complete catalogue of all operating coasters worldwide. A comprehensive list detailing: coaster type, manufacturer, year debuted, park, statistics, location (state/country) etc…
	[BOOK 224] ALISON HAWES: BIG, FAST RIDES. [2006] (13x20cm - 34 Pages - Full colour). An item of juvenile literature, sure to appeal to young thrill-seekers. A loopy book of fun facts about roller coasters. Find out how they started, how they were built, and where you can find the biggest, the fastest and the scariest rides of all.
	[BOOK 225] TIM HOLLIS: SIX FLAGS OVER GEORGIA. [2006] (16x23cm - 128 Pages - Many B&W photos). When SFoG opened in June 1967, it became the first theme park in the Southeast. Although the park is best known today for its high-speed coasters, here we recapture its earlier years when it was devoted to the various periods of Georgia’s history. This book also explores how the park’s focus changed and expanded over the decades and takes a look at some of its classic advertising and souvenirs. Chapter Points: Introduction; Six Flags over Yesterday; Marching through Georgia (and Britain); The Confederate Section; Tales of the Okefenokee; The Spanish Section; The French Section; Jean Ribaut’s Adventure; The USA Section; Beyond the Six Flags; An Unflagging Publicity Campaign.
	[BOOK 226] JAMES FAIRLEY: FUN IS OUR BUSINESS, THE STORY OF BARRY'S AMUSEMENTS. [2006] (21x30cm - 272 Pages - Many B&W photos). “Barry’s” will signify little to most people in the British Isles. To nearly everyone living in Northern Ireland, however, it is synonymous with all-consuming fun by the seaside. For after some eighty years, Barry’s Amusements in Portrush in Co. Antrim, the biggest and brightest amusement park in Ireland, has acquired the status of an institution. Selected Chapter Points: Barry’s Predecessors at Portrush; Early Years (to 1923); The Business Prospers (1924-28); Belfast (1929-55); Bangor (1940-87); Portrush (1940-2005).
	[BOOK 227] TIM O'BRIEN: LEGENDS, PIONEERS OF THE AMUSEMENT PARK INDUSTRY. [2006] (15x23cm - 268 Pages - Many B&W photos). Highlighting ten pioneers who were instrumental in shaping the twentieth-century fun park landscape. Presented here are the most detailed and comprehensive biographies about these individuals. Chapter Points: Introduction; George Millay (Father of the waterpark industry); Carl Hughes (The first president of IAAPA); Bo Kinntorph (IAAPA president & CEO of Liseberg Park); Marty Sklar (Creative guru for Walt Disney Parks); Harrison Price (Introduced professional data analysis into the industry); Dr. Roberto Ortiz (Created Costa Rica’s first theme park); John Graff (Changed the global landscape of the industry); Harold Chance (Founder of Chance Rides); Ron Toomer (Revolutionised the design and building of steel coasters); Jeff Henry (Industry visionary and waterpark ride designer).
	[BOOK 228] PAMELA CASSIDY WHITENACK: HERSHEYPARK. [2006] (16x23cm - 128 Pages - Many B&W photos). Hersheypark (Hershey, Pennsylvania) has entertained visitors for more than 100 years. The park was an important part of Milton S. Hershey’s plans for his new model industrial town, which was built for the workers of the Hershey Chocolate factory. This book portrays the origin of Hershey Park, and its successful transition into a themed amusement destination, at a time when many traditional parks faltered and failed.
	[BOOK 229] DEVIN OLSON: TRACKING THE THRILLS, A GUIDE TO NORTH AMERICA'S ROLLER COASTER THRILL PARKS. [2006] (15x23cm - 140 Pages - Many colour photos). Whether you’re the occasional park visitor or devoted thrill-seeker, here is your guide through North America! For each of fifty parks featured, you will discover a wealth of information, with comprehensive listings and honest reviews. You will also find valuable tips and recommendations for each park to help you get the most thrills for your dollar! This is your guide to ride on the wild side.
	[BOOK 230] TORRENCE JENKINS JR: HERBERT P. SCHMECK, THE FORGOTTEN LEGACY. [2006] (20x26cm - 162 Pages - Many B&W and colour photos). Herbert Paul Schmeck (1890-1956) fundamentally represented Philadelphia Toboggan Company (PTC) from the year 1922 to 1954. The talent and diversity this man possessed was evident in the designs that came off his drafting table, his flawless roller coaster designs made amusement park patrons laugh and scream themselves silly throughout sixty seconds of controlled fear. Today we are fortunate to have several examples of Schmeck’s flawless designing ability still surviving. Chapter Points: Foreword (By Thomas D. Rebbie); The Apprentice Who Catapulted PTC’s Business; Growth and Record Profits at PTC; Innovation During the Depression; World War II and Post War Coasters.
	[BOOK 231] DOUGLAS W. SEED, KATHERINE KHALIFE: CANOBIE LAKE PARK. [2006] (11x16cm - 130 Pages - Many B&W photos). Canobie Lake Park was opened in August 1902 by the Massachusetts Northeastern trolley company. It provided New Englanders with a shared recreational experience regardless of age, ethnicity, or social status. Since then, generations have played, met, danced, and fallen in love at the park. This book tells the fascinating history of this great New Hampshire landmark, and illustrates the people, the events, and the everyday scenes that have made Canobie Lake Park a favourite destination for over a century.
	[BOOK 232] SHARON L.D. KRAYNEK, ELI R. BEACHY: CHIPPEWA LAKE PARK - THE GLORY YEARS 1930-1949. [2006] (22x28cm - 236 Pages - Few B&W and colour photos). An extensive chronological compilation of newspaper articles concerning Chippewa Lake Park (Medina, Ohio). Featuring photos of the park’s hotel, rides (Tumble Bug, Kiddie Train, Big Dipper, Rocket Ships) midway, dance hall and boating lake. There are also many poster reproductions advertising the special events that took place at Chippewa Lake Park across two glorious decades.
	[BOOK 233] KAREN LEWIT DUNN: EXPLORING SCIENCE - SCREAM MACHINES [2006] (17x22cm - 24 Pages - Full colour). A light read for those budding roller coaster designers of tomorrow. Explores scientific terms such as: kinetic energy, potential energy, friction and gravity. Chapter Points: Roller Coasters; How Roller Coasters Work; Two Types of Roller Coasters; The Best Seat; Index.
	[BOOK 234] PAUL MASON: ROLLER COASTER! MOTION AND ACCELERATION. [2007] (19x24cm - 34 Pages - Many colour photos). This piece of juvenile literature delivers curriculum concepts with a high-interest twist. Key science concepts are clearly explained, and expertly levelled text ensures accessibility. With fun facts about some of the world’s best coasters it is sure to generate interest in physics, and maybe coaster designing (!) at an early age. Selected Chapter Points: Design Your Own Roller Coaster; Newton’s First Law of Motion; What Goes Up; On Track for Thrills; Losing Speed; Friction; Air Resistance; The Best Seat on the Train; Roller Coasting Around the World; Coaster Glossary.
	[BOOK 235] H. KOLL, S. MILLS, K. KIEPERT: USING MATHEMATICS TO DESIGN A ROLLER COASTER. [2007] (20x26cm - 32 Pages - Full colour). A theme park needs a bigger and better roller coaster and wants you to design it. How much airtime can you build into a four-minute ride? How many loops and corkscrews? Mathematics is important in the daily lives of people everywhere. You may not realize it, but engineers use mathematics for everything from drawing up plans to inspecting structures for safety. In this book, students will be able to try lots of exciting mathematics activities, using real-life data and facts about roller coasters. If you can work with numbers, measurements, shapes, charts, and diagrams, then you could design a roller coaster!
	[BOOK 236] THE SANTA CRUZ SEASIDE COMPANY: THE SANTA CRUZ BEACH BOARDWALK, A CENTURY BY THE SEA. [2007] (26x26cm - 168 Pages - Full colour). Warm sand and cool surf, the sweet smell of cotton candy, and the thrill of your first roller coaster ride. These are the kinds of memories the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk has inspired over its first hundred years as one of America’s oldest and most beloved seaside amusement parks. Chapter Points: Foreword; Introduction; 1866 - 1906 Never a Dull Moment; 1907 - 1914 The Second Casino and the Birth of the Boardwalk; 1915 - 1938 The Santa Cruz Seaside Company; 1939 - 1951 A Time Like No Other; 1952 - 1983 The Vacation Parade; 1984 - 2007 Warm Sand, Cool Surf, Hot Rides; Santa Cruz Employees and Concessionaires; Index.
	[BOOK 237] SALVADOR ANTON CLAVE: THE GLOBAL THEME PARK INDUSTRY. [2007] (17x24cm - 460 Pages). Since the 1980s, the theme park industry has developed into a global phenomenon, with everything from large, worldwide theme parks to countless smaller ventures. From the first pleasure gardens to the global theme park companies, this book provides an understanding of the nature and function of theme parks as spaces of entertainment, with comprehensive analyses of their operation, strategies, finance and marketing. This publication portrays the impacts of theme parks as global competitive actors, agents of global development and cultural symbols, particularly in the context of their role in the developing experience economy. Illustrated throughout by worldwide case studies, empirical data and practical examples, this book will be of interest to students in leisure and tourism management, and to practitioners in the industry, providing a practical guide to the planning and development of theme parks.
	[BOOK 238] TIM O’BRIEN: RIPLEY’S BELIEVE IT OR NOT! AMUSEMENT PARK ODDITIES AND TRIVIA! [2007] (15x23cm - 112 Pages - Many B&W illustrations). A journey through more than 350 Believe It Or Nots! Explore the weird, wacky, and absolutely true world of parks, rides and attractions. Chapter Points: Introduction; Magical Midway; Roller Coasters; Entertainers; Disney; Carousels; Ferris Wheels; Amusement Park Food.
	[BOOK 239] SUSAN K. MITCHELL: MEGASTRUCTURES, THE BIGGEST THRILL RIDES. [2007] (17x23cm - 34 Pages - Full colour). An item of juvenile literature investigating some of the tallest, longest, and largest thrill rides in the world. Read about the challenges, dangers, and successes in building these colossal structures. Explore how roller coasters reach top speeds and how they stop. Find out how a roller coaster stays on the track. Read about the newest and scariest thrill rides, and how gravity and high speeds affect riders. Chapter Points: The Earliest Coasters; Too Dangerous? (Son of Beast malfunction); Higher and Scarier Than Ever; Super Thrills; The Ultimate Scream Machine; Coaster Time Line; Glossary; Further Reading.
	[BOOK 240] JOHN K. WALTON: RIDING ON RAINBOWS [2007] (15x23cm - 164 Pages - Few B&W photos). An explorative piece about Blackpool Pleasure Beach (Blackpool, England). Read about this spectacular national and international phenomenon, and why, since the 1890s, it has been so successful over such a long period, while rival seaside amusement parks have faltered and fallen by the wayside. This publication offers new interpretations of the changes in leisure, amusement, technology and consumption that helped to transform popular culture and society in twentieth-century Britain. Chapter Points: Blackpool and the Pleasure Beach; Creating the Pleasure Beach; A Modern Amusement Park, (The Pleasure Beach between the Wars); The Post-War Pleasure Beach, New Challenges, New Initiatives; Customers and Workers; The Pleasure Beach and the Wider World; Index.
	[BOOK 241] DAVID KOENIG: REALITYLAND, TRUE-LIFE ADVENTURES AT WALT DISNEY WORLD. [2007] (16x23cm - 340 Pages - Very few B&W photos). This book follows Walt and his hand-picked successors as they first surreptitiously acquire enough land to hold his ambitious dreams, then go about trying to make them come true - all the while battling thieving contractors, unlike-minded executives, unscrupulous corporate raiders, uncontrollable economic forces, and public-relations nightmares. Based on a decade of research and interviews with 100 Disney insiders, this publication also reveals what it is like to work for The Mouse, what lies in the Magic Kingdom’s subterranean tunnels, and how - despite extraordinary efforts to control every aspect of “the show” - not everything goes according to plan.
	[BOOK 242] LYNDA HOTRA & SHERMAN FARNHAM: ROSELAND PARK - PLAYGROUND OF THE FINGER LAKES 1925 - 1985. [2007] (29x36cm - 158 Pages - Many B&W and colour photos). Roseland Amusement Park (Canandaigua, New York) was a cheery place where children tried all the rides, where teenagers dated and roamed with friends, and where grandparents remembered swinging to the dance-hall bands and reaching for the carousel’s brass ring. Selected Chapter Points: Introduction; From Farmland to Funland; An Amusement Park for the Automobile Age; Roseland Park Dodges the Depression; Weathering the War Years; Catch the Brass Ring - Roseland’s Carousel; Thrilling Delights from Daring Heights - The Skyliner; New Management and Old Values; Adaptation and Innovation; Going, Going, Gone; New Lives for Old Rides; Recalling the Fun.
	[BOOK 243] HARRY BENSON: TIVOLI GARDENS. [2007] (26x31cm - 244 Pages - Full colour). Nestled in the centre of Copenhagen, Denmark, Tivoli is one of the world’s most spectacular and popular amusement parks. Comprised of a lush green public garden, theme park, food, shopping, and performing arts centre, Tivoli has captured the hearts and imaginations of its visitors since it first opened its gates in 1843. This book contains stunning photographs, which capture the essence of Tivoli’s countless attractions - its performers, performances, and its visitors. (Danish script with English translation).
	[BOOK 244] STEVE ROSE & MARCUS ROBINSON: EYE - THE STORY BEHIND THE LONDON EYE. [2007] (24x29cm - 192 Pages - Full colour). This is the story of what happens when a couple of idealistic, young architects, backed by the Chief Executive Officer of one of Britain’s biggest corporations, challenges the status quo. Beautifully written and with stunning photographs, this is a must read for the Ferris wheel enthusiast. Chapter Points: Foreword; Pure Form; Revolutions in the Sky; Factory Plates (Photos); Seeing and Believing; Construction Plates; Full Circle; Landmark Plates; Descriptions of the Plates; Biographies.
	[BOOK 245] ED GAIDA: JUST FOR FUN! JIMMY JOHNSON’S PLAYLAND PARK. [2007] (22x29cm - 152 Pages - Many B&W and colour photos). The property at the intersection of Broadway and Alamo Streets in San Antonio stands vacant today. It was not always so. Between 1943 and 1980 the site was occupied by one of San Antonio’s best-remembered places of amusement, Playland Park. Like a giant magnet its “Forty Rides and Attractions” drew thousands of San Antonians and South Texans through its gates to savour the thrills, chills, and delights it had to offer. Step back in history and take one more ride on the giant wooden roller coaster (The Rocket, before it was moved to Knoebels and renamed Phoenix) or gallop upon a hand carved wooden carousel horse. It’s all here and forms yet another addition to Playland Park’s motto: “ Just for Fun.”
	[BOOK 245A] DOUG GARNER: FOREST PARK HIGHLANDS. [2007] (16x23cm - 130 Pages - Many B&W photos). Forest Park Highlands was once St. Louis’ largest and best-known amusement park. In its earliest years, the Highlands boasted a fine theatre and one of the largest public swimming pools in the United States. After the 1904 world’s fair closed, several attractions found a new home at the Highlands; the large pagoda - a re-creation of the temple of Nekko, Japan - served as the park’s bandstand for several years. Roller coasters are the lifeline of every good amusement park, and the Highlands always had two. The end came in a spectacular fire that decimated almost the entire park on 19 July 1963. Only the Comet roller coaster, the Ferris wheel, the Dodgems, the Carousel, and the Aero Jets survived. This book covers other historic St. Louis amusement parks too: Suburban Gardens, West End Heights, Delmar Gardens, Westlake Park, Chain of Rocks Park, and Holiday Hill.
	[BOOK 245B] S.C. MUELLER, M.C. FELDKAMP, T. RYAN: MEMORIES OF CRYSTAL BEACH PARK, VERMILION OHIO. [2007] (15x23cm - 124 Pages - Many B&W photos). Crystal Beach Park closed its doors for the last time in 1965. But for the people who enjoyed all that it had to offer, sweet memories linger on. This book offers the nostalgic reader photos and tales of the amusement park rides, the buildings, and - most importantly - the people who were part of the Crystal Beach family. Whether you worked at the park, rode all the rides, or simply love to learn about what life was like in days past, this publication will take you on a most enjoyable trip down Memory Lane. Chapter Points: Introduction; The Founding Family; The Early Years; The Golden Years; After the Fire; Picnics and Other Attractions; The Sunset Years; Epilogue.
	[BOOK 245C] JIM FUTRELL: AMUSEMENT PARKS OF VIRGINIA, MARYLAND & DELAWARE. [2008] (15x23cm - 214 Pages - Few B&W photos). A unique reference source detailing park locations, operating schedules, admission policy, food, rides, special features, and useful tips on how to make the most of your visit. Chapter Points: Foreword (By Dennis Spiegel); Introduction; A History of the Amusement Park Industry; Trimper’s Rides and Amusements; Jolly Roger at the Pier; Funland; Frontier Town Western Theme Park; Kings Dominion; Six Flags America; Busch Gardens Europe; Baja Amusements; Motor World; Go-Karts Plus; Virginia Beach Amusement Park; Blue Diamond Amusement Park; Adventure Park USA; Other Amusement Facilities; List of Major Rides in Virginia, Maryland, and Delaware; Index; About the Author.
	[BOOK 245D] NATHAN LEPORA: TWISTS AND TURNS, FORCES IN MOTION. [2008] (21x28cm - 34 Pages - Full colour). 1 of 4: Theme park science has never been so interesting. A fun and informative book packed with amazing photos, facts, and figures about theme park rides. Discover how theme parks use science to create thrilling, white-knuckle rides. Chapter Points: Rotational Movement; Rotational Energy; Centripetal Force; Cornering; Looping; Spinning; Swings and Pendulums; Glossary; Index.
	[BOOK 245E] NATHAN LEPORA: FALLING FOR FUN, GRAVITY IN MOTION. [2008] (21x28cm - 34 Pages - Full colour). 2 of 4: Theme park science has never been so interesting. A fun and informative book packed with amazing photos, facts, and figures about theme park rides. Discover how theme parks use science to create thrilling, white-knuckle rides. Chapter Points: Gravity; Weight; G-Forces and Free Fall; Centre of Gravity; Energy; Kinetic Energy; Potential Energy; Energy Conservation; Glossary; Index.
	[BOOK 245F] NATHAN LEPORA: MARVELLOUS MACHINERY, GEARS, LEVERS AND MORE. [2008] (21x28cm - 34 Pages - Full colour). 3 of 4: Theme park science has never been so interesting. A fun and informative book packed with amazing photos, facts, and figures about theme park rides. Discover how theme parks use science to create thrilling, white-knuckle rides. Chapter Points: Machines; Wheels and Ramps; Pulleys and Levers; Propulsion; Materials; Strong Structures; Design; New Technology; Glossary; Index.
	[BOOK 245G] NATHAN LEPORA: HIGH SPEED THRILLS, ACCELERATION AND VELOCITY. [2008] (21x28cm - 34 Pages - Full colour). 4 of 4: Theme park science has never been so interesting. A fun and informative book packed with amazing photos, facts, and figures about theme park rides. Discover how theme parks use science to create thrilling, white-knuckle rides. Chapter Points: Force; Speed and Velocity; Acceleration; Mass and Inertia; Wheels and Tracks; Friction; Air Resistance; Braking; Glossary; Index.
	[BOOK 245H] JAY DUCHARME: MOUNTAIN PARK. [2008] (16x23cm - 130 Pages - Many B&W photos). Following Mountain Park’s (Holyoke, Massachusetts) opening in 1894 as a picturesque retreat on the side of Mount Tom, Mountain Park expanded and evolved into one of the most beloved amusement parks in New England. At the beginning of the 20th century, Holyoke was the most prosperous community in the state, and the first planned industrial city in the United States. The city’s progress drew crowds of visitors to the park, and it gradually developed into a bustling destination. Although Mountain Park closed its gates in 1987, the echoes of laughter from generations of visitors still reverberate throughout the Pioneer Valley. Chapter Points: Introduction; Cow Pastures with Scenery; The Phoenix on the Mountain; The Valley Players; Soldiers Return; A Place for Families; Riding into the Sunset.
	[BOOK 245I] JEFFREY P. STONEKING: THEME PARK SAFETY FAILURE$. [2008] (15x23cm - 102 Pages). From design flaws to cover-ups when deadly accidents occur, the squeaky-clean image of theme parks is plagued with circumstances park officials and ride manufacturers prefer the public not to be informed of. This book sheds a glaring beacon on issues and incidents that riders and attendees should be made fully aware of - that their lives are at an even greater risk than ever before. Since theme parks are constantly competing against one another with higher, bigger, and faster installations, safety issues are being totally disregarded with virtually no time for error. Warning: ride - and read at your own risk, as thrill rides are becoming kill rides. Chapter Points: Twist and Shout; Never!; Splat; Mousetrap; Identified Flying Objects; It Shouldn’t Do That!; What Goes Up. . .; Riff Raft; It Happens In 3’s; The “Marvellous” Son of Beast; Too High, Too Fast, Too Soon; A Cursed Name; A Ticket to Die.
	[BOOK 245J] AMERICAN COASTER ENTHUSIASTS: 2008 WORLDWIDE ROLLER COASTER CENSUS. (21x28cm - 110 Pages). The complete catalogue of all operating coasters worldwide. A comprehensive list detailing: coaster type, manufacturer, year debuted, park, statistics, location (state/country) etc…

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