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 The San Fernando Valley grew rapidly after World War II.   William Mellenthin designed his own special brand of home. He is  particularly remembered for his Birdhouse ranch homes, with a cupola or  dovecote built prominently into the roofs of his homes.  Book Cost: $30 each

  In the 1950s, Southern California tract housing developments filled  the need of a burgeoning population, but they often lacked innovation,  imagination and quality. Designer and builder Jean Vandruff’s charming homes skyrocketed to  popularity, since they exemplified a visionary translation of storybook  magic into appealing new homes buyers could afford.   Book Cost: $30 each 

 In honor of the 50th anniversary of the groundbreaking Apollo 11  mission, this lavishly illustrated book—featuring stunning photographs  and many rarely seen images and documents—tells the incredible story of  the first men on the Moon. Book Cost: $19.99

 No longer the exclusive domain of government  entities such as NASA and other national agencies, space exploration is  rapidly becoming privatized, with entrepreneurial startups building huge  rocket boosters, satellites, rocket engines, asteroid probes,  prospecting craft, and even commercial lunar cargo landers to open this  new frontier. Research into ever more sophisticated propulsion and life  support systems will soon enable the journey to Mars and destinations  deeper in our solar system. As these technologies continue to move  forward, there are virtually no limits to human spaceflight and robotic  exploration.   Book Cost: $20.99