Building the Dream: A Social History of Housing in America
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  • Good straightforward background to housing
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Building the Dream: A Social History of Housing in America
Gwendolyn Wright
Manufacturer: The MIT Press
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0262730642

Book Description

This book is concerned essentially with the model of domestic environment in this country, as it has evolved from colonial architecture through current urban projects.

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars Good straightforward background to housing.......2006-11-06

Although a little dated, this book provides a good, straightforward, easy to read background on housing in America. It touches on the historical reasons why we prefer the single-family suburban house yet also explores other housing types and their origins.

5 out of 5 stars Fascinating as study of both architechture and history........1997-02-17

Wright starts at the beginning and explains how the American experience has effected American architechture, and vice versa. Weaving religious, social and economic conditions into her story of how Americans came to live in the structures that they call home, Wright's book is one of the few "page-turners" that I've encountered among architechture books. It's indespensible to the student of American history. --David Macia
Building The dream, Social history of Housing in America
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    Building The dream, Social history of Housing in America
    Gwendolyn Wright
    Manufacturer: Pantheon
    ProductGroup: Book
    Binding: Hardcover
    ASIN: B000NDM502

    How to Paint on Silk
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      How to Paint on Silk

      Manufacturer: Search Press(UK)
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      ASIN: 0855326263
      Amateur art: Oil and water color painting without a teacher, pyrography or burnt wood etching, how to paint on wood, silk, velvet and glass
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        Amateur art: Oil and water color painting without a teacher, pyrography or burnt wood etching, how to paint on wood, silk, velvet and glass
        Henri Clarise
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        Binding: Unknown Binding

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        Amateur art: Oil and water color painting without a teacher, pyrography, or burnt wood etching, how to paint on wood, silk, velvet and glass, with directions ... mounted photographs, maps, prints, etc
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          Amateur art: Oil and water color painting without a teacher, pyrography, or burnt wood etching, how to paint on wood, silk, velvet and glass, with directions ... mounted photographs, maps, prints, etc
          Henri Clarise
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          Amateur Art: Oil and Water Color Painting Without a Teacher; Pyrography or Burnt Wood Etching; How to Paint on Wood, Silk, Velvet and Glass, with Directions for the Transferring of Photographs to Glass for Painting and Other Purposes ......
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            Henri Clarise
            Manufacturer: Amateur Art Company
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            ASIN: B000MBEAC6
            How to paint on velvet, etc. =: Or Handbook of poonah painting on satin, silk, card, paper, wood, velvet, etc. [microform] ; containing directions for cutting and varnishing formulas
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              Madame Gurney
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                D. M Campana
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                People in the Environment: Photography (Pro-Photo Series)
                Average customer rating: 3 out of 5 stars
                • Great Ideas for Candid Photography
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                Jonathan Hilton
                Manufacturer: Rotovision
                ProductGroup: Book
                Binding: Paperback

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                ASIN: 2880463750

                Customer Reviews:

                3 out of 5 stars Great Ideas for Candid Photography.......2003-09-25

                PEOPLE IN THE ENVIRONMENT is another how to book from Pro-Photo. The purpose of this book is not to show studio photographs, but to take candid shots that have the quality of a studio photograph. The photographs are not simply snap shots. The photographs are taken in the natural setting of every day life truly tell a story. Like other Pro-Photo books, it is somewhat short on how to techniques, and since it was first published before the dawn of digital equipment, the technical information in this book issomewhat sparse. Yet Jonathan Hilton, the book's author and photo editor, again selects exquisite photographs that will inspire anyone who loves photography to take beautiful pictures.

                La Competitividd de Las Pyme
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                  La Competitividd de Las Pyme
                  Horacio Yrigoyen
                  Manufacturer: Aplicacion Tributaria S.A.
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                  Binding: Paperback

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                  How to Get a Mortgage in 24 Hours, 3rd Edition
                  Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
                  • EXCELLENT AND INFORMATIVE!
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                  James E. A. Lumley
                  Manufacturer: John Wiley & Sons
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                  The latest edition continues to help readers find low-cost financing in the quickest possible time. Explores many novel alternative mortgage plans. New guidelines will aid in selecting among competing options--all with the goal of saving you money. Details how loans work, how to evaluate their costs and how to choose the one that's best for you. Abounds with examples of different types of mortgages and how they work. Includes two new chapters--the first deals with prequalifying yourself with a lender before finding a specific property; the second explains using low rates to trade up or down.

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                  5 out of 5 stars EXCELLENT AND INFORMATIVE!.......1998-08-30

                  I am a Mortgage Broker that has been using this book as a bible for all of my salespeople for the past 8 years! Mr. Lumley is very good at pointing out all of the key aspects of mortgage financing and most of all, he covers modern techniques that banks and other lending institutions provide in todays marketplace. This is very useful to people applying for a mortgage and for people who want to learn about the Mortgage Business. Buy it today!

                  Directory of Major Malls - 2001, 22nd edition
                  Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
                  • New Retailer using the Mall Directory
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                  Tama J. Shor
                  Manufacturer: Mjjtm Pubns
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                  ASIN: 1888454067

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                  Directory containing detailed listings, contact information, physical features, categorized tenant lists, websites and e-mail addresses, visitor traffic counts and siteplans for the over 3,600 major shopping centers and malls in the US and Canada which are approximately 250,000 square feet and above in size. Additional sections include portfolios of the major owner/developer and management companies, listing of over 350 major retail chains with leasing contact, number of units and expansion plans, specialty indices for centers accepting temporary tenants or with a food court and maps of 45 major metro markets with centers location pinpointed on each map.

                  Customer Reviews:

                  5 out of 5 stars New Retailer using the Mall Directory.......2001-04-04

                  I found this directory to be very useful in starting my retail business. I rent retail space in malls as a temporary tenant for holidays throughout the year. I found this a very useful resource for locating malls I want to be in and finding the right person to contact. Also the list of tenants in the masll is very useful so that I will know ahead of time if there will be a conflict with my product line. All in all a good resource for someone in my line of work.
                  Directory of Major Malls - 2001, 22nd edition
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                    Tama J. Shor
                    Manufacturer: NY
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                    ASIN: B000MUGSH2

                    Write from the Start: Tapping Your Child's Natural Writing Ability
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                      Donald; Stuart, Virginia Graves
                      Manufacturer: E P Dutton
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                      ASIN: B000NXYUP0
                      Write from the start: Tapping your child's natural writing ability
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                        Donald H Graves
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                        Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
                        • Excellent history of the battle
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                        ASIN: 030436648X

                        Book Description

                        Based on letters, diaries, unpublished memoirs, interviews, books and other sources, this detailed study examines the whole event from the perspective of participants on both sides and from all ranks. Relive the dramatic intensity of the battle, and the all too sad aftermath.

                        Customer Reviews:

                        5 out of 5 stars Excellent history of the battle.......2006-09-10

                        Overall 'Jutland 1916' is an excellent overall history of the Battle of Jutland. It briefly covers events preceding the battle especially Jellico's orders and mindset then gets right into the action. The battle itself is covered in great detail with significant quotes from participants. The authors seem to be very fair and balanced in their portrayal of events and in giving the participants the benefit of the doubt. It is also very well written.

                        The only criticisms of the book are that it is slightly British heavy although the authors do indeed cover the German events well. While it has numerous maps I would still have preferred a few more and also a bit more detail on each especially ship and group names on all maps. Finally, the book assumes you have not only a familiarity with WW1 naval warfare but especially British naval ranks/positions and traditions.

                        None of these criticisms are significant and for anyone interested in the Battle of Jutland this books is a must read.

                        4 out of 5 stars This book is not bad... not bad at all.......2006-08-02

                        For anyone already at least somewhat familiar with the history of the Royal Navy prior to and during World War I, this book is an excellent addition to the library. The authors presuppose that the reader already has some knowledge concerning such actions as the Dogger Bank, Coronel, the Falklands, etc., which predate the Battle of Jutland, but if one does, the narrative flows smoothly from them.

                        This volume answers some questions that other authors, notably John Keegan and Robert Massie, seem to have overlooked or not considered worth adding to their own works, although to be fair, Mr. Massie's amazing "Castles of Steel" is not a book solely about Jutland and should not be expected to contain the same level of detail. Mr. Keegan's "The Price of Admiralty," which contains a condensed description of Jutland, does not, in my opinion, approach either of the other books in level of detail or editing.

                        My personal recommendation would be for anyone interested in, but lacking knowledge of, this period of warfare first to read "Castles of Steel" and then read "Jutland 1916: Death in the Grey Wastes." The first book will give the reader all of the background to Jutland, as well as an excellent account of the battle. The latter book will then "fill in" the gaps from the first, and make the battle come alive even more fully.

                        5 out of 5 stars Huge Steel Ships, Gray Seas and Skies, Coal Smoke, Gunflashes and Powder Smoke .......2006-06-26

                        I was fascinated by this book from the moment I started reading it. This book holds the reader's attention through first hand accounts by the participants and in depth analysis by the authors. Accounts range from the lowest seaman in the bowels of ships and gun turrets to the admirals and captains making the decisions during the battle. The authors have thoroughly done their homework.

                        Jutland has been a battle analyzed inside and out by historians and reporters from the time the battle ended until now. The battle is generaly more noted for the mistakes, errors in judgement by leaders, and the overiding decisions by both sides to not take anymore risks than were absolutely necessary.

                        Misters Steel and Hart bring these points to the forefront with superb detail, fast-paced action narratives, and personal eyewitness accounts of participants. The book is well interspersed with diagrams of the naval movements during key phases of the battle and excellent quality photographs of the men, ships, and action in the North Sea. Appendices of both sides major combatants with results and casualties are also well done.

                        I wholeheartedly recommend this book for anyone with an interest in great naval battles from any age.
                        Jutland 1916: Death in the Grey Wastes
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                          Peter; Steel, Nigel Hart
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                          ASIN: B000OSDZD2

                          L'Histoire et les nouveaux publics dans l'Europe medievale (XIIIe-XVe siecles): Actes du colloque international organise par la Fondation europeeenne de ... avril 1993 (Histoire ancienne et medievale)
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                            Raptors of the Rockies: Biology of the Birds of Prey and Species Accounts
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                              Kate Davis
                              Manufacturer: Tandem Library
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                              Raptors of the Rockies: Biology of the Birds of Prey and Species Accounts of the Raptors of the Rockies
                              Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
                              • A good basic introduction to raptors of the American mountain west.
                              Raptors of the Rockies: Biology of the Birds of Prey and Species Accounts of the Raptors of the Rockies
                              Kate Davis
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                              Customer Reviews:

                              5 out of 5 stars A good basic introduction to raptors of the American mountain west........2005-07-14

                              "Raptors of the Rockies" provides basic introductory information about more than 30 birds of prey in the American mountain west. It is well organized, moving from the general function of raptors, their lifestyle and migration, to individual species accounts in order of taxonomial nomenclature.

                              The book concludes with a glossary, chart of bird structure and bird bios of the Raptors of the Rockies program in Montana - of which the author is director - and a moderate list of resources and references.

                              Species accounts are limited to one to two pages per species, and contain the essential facts re: habitat, behavior, nest and eggs, migration, interesting facts, and status of species survival at present. If there were a fault to this publication, it would be the brevity with which the individual species are covered. The facts given are more focused and relevant to raptor study than those in many of the larger and more expensive general bird guides, although the illustrations and bird descriptions are not as detailed as the field guides published by Sibley, Audubon, Petersen, and others.

                              At 87 pages, the book holds more information regarding birds of prey than many larger and more expensive bird books. However, it does not replace the field guide for identification of birds by gender, age, molt or morph. It contains more species than "Birds of Prey of the American West," although coverage is less detailed for each.

                              Overall a good reference book on raptor information, but not a field guide.

                              The Father and Daughter with Dangers of Coquetry
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                                The Father and Daughter with Dangers of Coquetry
                                Amelia Alderson Opie
                                Manufacturer: Broadview Press
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                                The Father and Daughter was one of the most widely read novels of the early nineteenth century, captivating readers with its pathos and melodrama. It tells the story of Agnes Fitzhenry, whose seduction by the libertine Clifford causes her father to descend into madness. Rooted in the social conditions of late eighteenth- and early nineteenth-century Britain, the novel is both an affecting narrative and a compelling social commentary.

                                Opie's first novel, Dangers of Coquetry (1790), also addresses issues of female sexuality and the social construction of gender. It is the story of a young woman who, while possessing many virtues, is given to coquetry. She attracts the attention of a sternly moral gentleman who dislikes coquettes, and mutual love ensues.

                                This Broadview edition includes a careful selection of contextual documents, such as Opie's letters, dramatic adaptations, and texts on coquetry, chastity, and the treatment of insanity.

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                                King Conrig has united the warring island of High Blenholme-but his enemies are plotting against him. Danger arises when word comes that the magical Trove of Darasilo has vanished from its secret crypt. In the wrong hands, it would seal Conrig's doom. His only ally is his childhood friend, Snudge. But even Snudge knows Conrig's greatest weakness is his lust for power--and that the Trove could be his key to acquiring it.

                                Customer Reviews:

                                5 out of 5 stars Excellent author.......2007-03-12

                                If you like sci-fi and fantasy - Julian May is a great bet.
                                I thoroughly enjoy her books.

                                4 out of 5 stars Somehow Better than Conqueror's Moon.......2006-10-02

                                As I've said regarding Conqueror's Moon, this book's prequel (see my review of it), I at one time respected Julian May as perhaps the best author in the genre. Her Pliocene Exile series remains, IMO, the apex of such fiction. There is much to relish about Ms. May's writing-- but it's a shame that her talents have seemingly faded with the years.

                                I was lukewarm on Conqueror's Moon, this tale's inaugural book. The story was average, although the magic was quite novel overall. Her descriptions lacked their usual depth and spirit, and the characters-- usually they, at least, have soul and pizzaz-- were flat.

                                This sequel, Ironcrown Moon, is slightly better. And I'm not sure why. Perhaps, because, finally, Ms. May puts a little soul in her characters. Just a little. Towards the end. At first, this book is fragmented, something like a Tom Clancy novel from his more recent efforts. We see just as much of the bad guys as the good, and once again we never get a chance to get inside the head of young Deveron Austrey, this tale's primary protagonist. But mostly it comes together in the end plotwise, with a modest bang, and we finally see Deveron making some difficult moral choices. We're still not sure exactly why he makes his choices, unfortunately, because we know so little about the way he thinks-- aside from the fact that he thinks quickly on his feet, and well, and has inclinations to sacrifice himself for the greater good.

                                The plot and story move steadily forward. There is just enough to keep the pages turning. The writing is still elegant enough that it is easy on the brain. Some of Ms. May's humor does come through in some of the dialog, and that is a nice improvement. The storyline itself IS growing. We go from the political shenanigans of a would-be High King via his private, elite spy, to world-shaking implications involving ancient deities manipulating events behind the scenes.

                                But we are not blown away, as I hope and expect to be blown away by her. Nonetheless, I have purchased and begun the third volume in this series-- Sorcerer's Moon, and hope that things will come together. I recall very much enjoying The Many Colored Land and The Golden Torc, the two initial volumes of her Pliocene Saga, then feeling absolutely awestruck by The Nonborn King and The Adversary-- so perhaps the story will really round into shape with the next book.

                                I wish Ms. May would write a sequel to the Pliocene Exile/ Galactic Milieu conglomerate. She left so much unsaid. I think she could take it to new heights.

                                3 out of 5 stars Not this author's best.......2006-01-07

                                I bought this at the same time as George R R's Feast of Crows, and the comparisons do this book no favours. The situations are less real, the characterisation more wooden and the plot more forced. Nevertheless the book is still above average fantasy. It's probably at about the same level as her 'Trillium tales" and nowhere near the majestic heights of her Pliocene saga. Worth buying if you bought the first but I'm waiting for the paperback of the next one

                                5 out of 5 stars reminiscent of the LORD OF THE RINGS .......2005-03-30

                                The former prince of Cathra is King Conrig of High Blenholme and the former independent kingdoms are now vassal states. The king sits uneasily on the throne because he has a small amount of magic as does his three sons. By law, all of these royals are not suited to rule. He is desperate to keep this a secret but he learns that his first wife that he divorced because he thought she was barren is the mother of his son, a child who has no magic and should be the heir to the throne.

                                King Conrig has other enemies including the former Royal Alchemist Killian and Prince Beynor of the House of Mass. Killian is locked away in an abbey wearing an iron collar around his neck so he can't perform magic and Beynor is exiled to the Downtide Isles with the sentient Salka monsters who want to rule the humans. These two men pair up to overthrow the empire starting with the destruction of the royal family of Didion. Prince Somarus allies with these two rebels and proclaims himself the king and wants his country to be independent again. Conrig's first wife intends to tell the world that the king has magic flowing through his veins and her son should be the king. All these characters are players in this drama of the Beaconlight, sentient beings in the sky who have the power to activate the sgyls so that whoever wears one has magic. There are forces at work to keep Conrig on his throne because he has the best chance of defeating the evil Beaconlights and be an instrument for the good Beaconlights.

                                Julian May is a talented and visual writer whose descriptions make High Blenholme seem very real. There are many heroes in this tale who do the right thing for honor while the villains act in evil ways because they want power. Ms. May has written a work that is reminiscent of the LORD OF THE RINGS whose fans will definitely want read this book and the first Boreal Moon fantasy.
                                Ironcrown Moon (Boreal Moon Tale)
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                                  Ironcrown Moon (Boreal Moon Tale)
                                  Julian May
                                  Manufacturer: Ace
                                  ProductGroup: Book
                                  Binding: Paperback
                                  ASIN: B000O8PX2S
                                  Ironcrown Moon (Boreal Moon Tale)
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                                    Ironcrown Moon (Boreal Moon Tale)
                                    Julian May
                                    Manufacturer: Ace
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                                    Binding: Paperback
                                    ASIN: B000O8VOA8

                                    Visit My Alien Worlds
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                                      Visit My Alien Worlds
                                      Donato Giancola
                                      Manufacturer: Ipicturebooks
                                      ProductGroup: Book
                                      Binding: Hardcover

                                      Science Fiction, Fantasy, & MagicScience Fiction, Fantasy, & Magic | Science Fiction, Fantasy, Mystery & Horror | Literature | Children's Books | Subjects | Books
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                                      ASIN: 1590199294

                                      Book Description

                                      To travel to other worlds is a dream that many children and adults share. This slightly tongue-in-cheek fantasy in the form of a travel brochure will bring readers of all ages one step closer. Narrated by the ambassador to Earth of the Tri-Star Federation, Visit My Alien Worlds offers the aspiring space traveler guidance in clothing and spending money as well as suggestions for sights to see (and hazards to avoid). Throughout, richly detailed illustrations make this outlandish place seem real.

                                      Defenders of God: The fundamentalist revolt against the modern age
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                                        Defenders of God: The fundamentalist revolt against the modern age
                                        Bruce B Lawrence
                                        Manufacturer: Harper & Row
                                        ProductGroup: Book
                                        Binding: Hardcover

                                        GeneralGeneral | Politics | Nonfiction | Subjects | Books
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                                        Defenders of God: The Fundamentalist Revolt against the Modern Age
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                                          Manufacturer: Harper & Row
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                                          ASIN: B000I3219W
                                          DEFENDERS OF GOD: THE FUNDAMENTALIST REVOLT AGAINST THE MODERN AGE
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                                            Bruce B. Lawrence
                                            Manufacturer: HarperSanFrancisco
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                                            You Can Write a Cookbook (You Can Write)
                                            Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
                                            • A Great Help!
                                            • Great information
                                            • Fun, informative guide to cookbook writing
                                            • An excellent book
                                            • Simple Steps to a Successful Cook
                                            You Can Write a Cookbook (You Can Write)
                                            J. Kevin Wolfe
                                            Manufacturer: Writer's Digest Books
                                            ProductGroup: Book
                                            Binding: Paperback

                                            GeneralGeneral | Cooking, Food & Wine | Subjects | Books
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                                            ASIN: 0898799236

                                            Customer Reviews:

                                            5 out of 5 stars A Great Help!.......2002-05-04

                                            What a great help this is! You Can Write A Cookbook is a resource for writers that can be utilized by many organizations. So often women's clubs and charities publish cookbooks with little to attract buyers. Using the suggestions in Wolfe's book can mean a real "Book" rather than just a collection of recipes. It offers the opportunity to present an appealing offering, likely to be in demand.

                                            5 out of 5 stars Great information.......2001-12-14

                                            I have been considering writing a cookbook for a while. I read this book, and now believe I can do it.

                                            Despite the fact that a lot of the information is common knowledge. I think I actually needed to read that I needed to, for example, index in a certain way.

                                            The information on how to approach publishers is priceless.

                                            If you are considering in writing your own cookbook, then pick up this book first. It is a must-have!

                                            5 out of 5 stars Fun, informative guide to cookbook writing.......2001-07-27

                                            J. Kevin "Doc" Wolfe is the author of three cookbooks, host of a radio food show, and a lecturer and consultant on cooking.

                                            Mr. Wolfe firmly believes that cookbook writing should be first-rate. It is a given, he says, that you must provide your audience with excellent recipes. But beyond that, what really makes a cookbook special is when you as author put "something of yourself in your recipes."

                                            He has certainly followed his own advice in creating this how-to on cookbook writing. A breezy, personal tone spices up his writing, making this guide as entertaining as it is informative.

                                            The following topics are covered thoroughly in You Can Write a Cookbook: the purpose of a cookbook, types of cookbooks, the ingredients of a good cookbook, how to write a recipe, finding a theme for your cookbook, organizing the recipes in your cookbook, creating an appealing layout for your cookbook, selling your book to a publisher, going the self-publishing route, and promoting your book. There is an excellent index and multiple appendices, including: recommended books, promotion, media etiquette, media connections, and a glossary of publishing terms.

                                            I highly recommend this book to anyone who has ever thought of writing a cookbook for any reason, whether as a fundraiser for your local church or civic group or with the hope of becoming the next Julia Child. Cooking hobbyists like myself, who gleefully putter about devising their own recipes, will find this book very useful, too. After reading Mr. Wolfe's advice, I have gotten a lot better about recording the exact measurements of the various ingredients of my grand experiments--a big help when you are trying to figure out what worked and what didn't in a new recipe. In addition, I believe this book will intrigue people who, though having no desire to write cookbook themselves, get a lot of pleasure out of reading and using them. They may be very interested to hear the many careful steps involved in the creation of their favorite cookbooks.

                                            5 out of 5 stars An excellent book.......2000-08-07

                                            This is very well written book that explains the writing and publishing process in simple and easy to understand language. Mr. Wolfe do not want his reders to have the misconception that publishing a cook book is an easy process. But at the same time he helps you understand the process step by step, and encourages you evey step of the way. One of the best books I have read on publishing.

                                            5 out of 5 stars Simple Steps to a Successful Cook.......2000-06-12

                                            Write a bestseller! Mr. Wolfe is an author of four cookbooks, this includes at least one bestseller. Follow his lead. Write your own cookbook to preserve your favorite recipes, raise money for your club, or to make your own bestselling cookbook. Step-by-step instructions guide you through every step, from selecting what kind of cookbook to make, designing the cover, what illusrations to use, assembling the recipes, to the distribution and promotion. And much more.

                                            My Doll Organizer Fact Sheets Album: Over 60 Fact Sheets
                                            Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
                                            • A Helpful Tool
                                            My Doll Organizer Fact Sheets Album: Over 60 Fact Sheets

                                            Manufacturer: Hobby House Press
                                            ProductGroup: Book
                                            Binding: Paperback

                                            DollsDolls | Antiques & Collectibles | Home & Garden | Subjects | Books
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                                            ASIN: 0875885721

                                            Book Description

                                            My Doll Organizer Fact Sheets Album and My Doll Organizer are a perfect match for your collection of dolls! Each album contains over 60 double-sided fact sheets which are perforated and 3-hole punched to complement your My Doll Organizer. Plus, a brief introduction explains the importance of "The Ultimate Record Keeping System" and how it complements your personal collection. It's an easy & affordable way to preserve the history and value of your collection. In addition, it provides the perfect record keeping system for your personal collection while being ideal for insurance purposes. The My Doll Organizer Fact Sheets Album offers great detail about your collection for your loved ones!

                                            Customer Reviews:

                                            4 out of 5 stars A Helpful Tool.......2001-05-15

                                            This is a must have for anyone looking to organize or just expand thier doll collection. Perfect for the new or long time enthusiast. It helped turn my hobby and passion into a well cataloged album that my family and I will treasure for years to come!

                                            Kusudama: Ball Origami
                                            Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
                                            • Not the best
                                            • Good introduction to decorative unit origami
                                            Kusudama: Ball Origami
                                            Makoto Yamaguchi
                                            Manufacturer: Japan Pubns
                                            ProductGroup: Book
                                            Binding: Paperback

                                            GeneralGeneral | Crafts & Hobbies | Home & Garden | Subjects | Books
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                                            ASIN: 0870408631

                                            Customer Reviews:

                                            3 out of 5 stars Not the best.......2001-12-15

                                            The instructions are fairly clear and easy to follow, but I was disappointed with the end products. They just weren't very interesting or attractive. I was also disappointed to find that many of the models required glue and/or string to attach the units together. I would recommend "Origami Ornaments : The Ultimate Kusudama Book" over this book any day.

                                            5 out of 5 stars Good introduction to decorative unit origami.......1997-05-20

                                            Makoto Yamaguchi has provided a good, solid book for introducing the novice folder to the glories of unit origami, while still providing a challenge to the more experienced folder. Clear instructions are always a challenge in origami, but I have used this book from the day I bought it without frustration or boredom. Do not be deceived by the drawings and photographs: the finished products are strong and beautiful!

                                            My only complaint with the book is that the paper chosen for the examples is not the most flattering to the models. Each piece I have built has been much more attractive than its picture.

                                            Add a small touch of imagination, and the models in this book provide endless possiblities for producing beautiful ornaments for yourself and your friends.
                                            Origami Flower Ball (Origami Hana Kusudama) (in Japanese)
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                                              Yoshihide Momotani
                                              Manufacturer: Ishizue Publishers
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                                              ASIN: 4900747025

                                              Decorative Details: Essential Ingredients for Creating the Country Look
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                                                Decorative Details: Essential Ingredients for Creating the Country Look
                                                Jules MacMahon
                                                Manufacturer: Collins & Brown
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                                                DecoratingDecorating | Interior Design | Home & Garden | Subjects | Books
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                                                The secret to decorating magic is harmony and quality, and add some “contradictions” too, such as Shaker simplicity with organized clutter. Drab bedrooms spring to life with a treasured quilt, while kitchens warm up with a color change and a selection of gleaming copper pans. “DonÂ't miss this elegant and inspiring find!”—Dream Homes.
                                                Decorative Details Essential ingredients for creating the country look Country Living Magazine
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                                                  MacMahon Jules
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                                                  Best of Graphis Advertising I
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                                                    Best of Graphis Advertising I

                                                    Manufacturer: Gingko Pr Inc
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                                                    GeneralGeneral | Graphic Arts | Graphic Design | Design & Decorative Arts | Arts & Photography | Subjects | Books
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                                                    Rudolf Laban: An Extraordinary Life
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                                                      Rudolf Laban: An Extraordinary Life
                                                      Valerie Preston-Dunlop
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