The Wicked and the Wondrous (The Twilight Before Christmas / After the Music)

Book Description

Two romantic tales of dark forces
and Christmas miracles...

The Twilight Before Christmas

Bestselling novelist Kate Drake, one of seven sisters with amazing powers of witchcraft, wants to open a bookstore in a charming but run-down mill in her California hometown. Decorated former U.S. Army Ranger Matt Granite, now a contractor, doesn't mind helping -- and getting closer to Kate. But when an earthquake exposes a crypt in the mill's foundation, a centuries-old evil threatens to destroy both Christmas and the gift of soul-searing passion Kate's hometown hero wants her to keep forever....

After The Music

Terrified by mysterious threats, Jessica Fitzpatrick takes her twin wards to the island mansion of their estranged father, Dillon Wentworth, a famous musician who shut out the world after a fire claimed his wife's life and left him disfigured. With Christmas approaching, the spark between Dillon and Jessica might light the future, but the evil machinations of those who share his wife's love of the occult may plunge the family into darkness -- unless a Christmas miracle occurs....

Experience the magic!

Customer Reviews:

Excellent.......2007-10-01

I love all of Christine Feehan's books. The Drake sisters come to life on the pages. I love Hanna.

Sci/Fi/Romance christine feehan.......2007-05-22

I love Christine Feehan she is a great storyteller and she manages to have you interacting with her heroes and heroines, always a pleasure...

The Wicked and theWondrous.......2007-05-14

I really love this book. It has 2 very good short stories. I usually don't care for short stories but these were both well developed and didn't seem to leave anything out. Ofcourse the continuing saga of the Drake Sisters is one I can't wait for Christine Feehan to continue.

Holiday mystery and magic.......2007-05-14

I love the series on the Drake Sisters and their magic. They have everything. I'm still reading the second story in this book and it starts out very well. I'm looking forward to finishing it and looking for more stories by the same author. Good read and not just for Christmas.

Sometimes you get what you didn't order.......2006-11-10

What a farce, I didn't order this but amazon sent it to me. I already had my copy so returned theirs and they only refunded the book, not the shipping. No fair!

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Wondrous tales of wicked Winston
Linda Manning
Manufacturer: Annick Press
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Unknown Binding
ASIN: 0920236189

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Excellent
Sci/Fi/Romance christine feehan
The Wicked and theWondrous
Holiday mystery and magic
Sometimes you get what you didn't order

WICKED AND THE WONDROUS
CHRISTINE FEEHAN
Manufacturer: Pocket Books
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
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ASIN: B000NOB9KS

Customer Reviews:

Excellent.......2007-10-01

I love all of Christine Feehan's books. The Drake sisters come to life on the pages. I love Hanna.

Sci/Fi/Romance christine feehan.......2007-05-22

I love Christine Feehan she is a great storyteller and she manages to have you interacting with her heroes and heroines, always a pleasure...

The Wicked and theWondrous.......2007-05-14

Holiday mystery and magic.......2007-05-14

Sometimes you get what you didn't order.......2006-11-10

What a farce, I didn't order this but amazon sent it to me. I already had my copy so returned theirs and they only refunded the book, not the shipping. No fair!

Book Description

Sassy, risk-taking attorney Spiegel Cullen embarks on a murder case that splits delicate daydreams and professional integrity right down the middle. The accused, Breanna Jordan, captivates most with her easy curves and sunlit smile. But Spiegel, who has known Breanna for many years, has seen another side of this sweet hazel-eyed beauty.

Hours after Breanna secretly boards a plane back to Philadelphia, the body of her lover washes ashore on the pink, sandy beach of Horseshoe Bay in Bermuda.

For more reasons that she cares to admit, Spiegel has mixed feelings about this case. Breanna happens to be the sister of her ex-lover, James Jordan, who scorched her heart after he ended their ten-year relationship. Regardless, Pennsylvania Congressman Felix Jordan wants Spiegel, and no one else, to get his daughter—charged with first-degree murder—"out of this trouble."

Spiegel wants nothing more than to carry on with her new man, a scant attempt to move beyond James. But when Spiegel realizes that her dreams erotically involve James, things get complicated. The unfinished business between James and Spiegel plays out in this witty courtroom drama as Spiegel searches for answers to get Breanna off the hook before time runs out.

Customer Reviews:

Good story but..........2006-11-26

Gail Ramsey has a good basis for a story here but the way it was excuted was fairly poor. The dialogue and description of the action didn't flow and lacked incredibly. It needs to be tightened up. I'm curious to see how her other novels read.

Time is of the essence.......2006-09-02

Reviewed by Paige Lovitt for Reader Views (8/06)

Gail Ramsey has written a winner with "Tick Tock." The main character, Spiegel Cullen, has taken on a case involving a congressman's daughter being accused of murder. The story takes you from Philadelphia to Bermuda. Breanna, the accused, is an interesting character that has some emotional difficulties. These lead to some fascinating moments. Breanna is also Spiegel's ex-boyfriend's sister. In addition to the murder, Speigel has to deal with being around the ex and his newly pregnant wife. My heart went out to Speigel in trying to deal with her unresolved feelings for him. Her current boyfriend, Craig, shows up on the island with a "friend" that happens to be a curvy female. Spiegel is not thrilled about this either.

"Tick Tock" involves some interesting characters and plot twists. It is really an enjoyable mystery. Spiegel's character has been developed in such a way that she feels like a real person. If she was a real person, she is someone that I would want to be friends with. I could relate to her feelings involving both of the men in her life.

The storyline is really entertaining and it is more appealing because it is taking place in Bermuda. The laws are a little different in Bermuda, this makes Spiegel's work more difficult. Spiegel also has to deal with a health scare involving a blood disease. She is too busy to have to take care of it, but it stays in the back of her mind as she is trying to win her case. Her sister supplies her with a great deal of support.

Further drama is created with the family of the murder victim. Spiegel finds herself being stalked by one and Breanna receives threats. There is a really interesting scene in which she shows up at the victim's funeral. He also has a long term fiancé that was not pleased with his cheating.

I highly recommend this novel to readers that enjoy fun mysteries. This would be great for a readers group to discuss. It would lead to lively discussions. You will not be disappointed with this novel!

A New Twist to the Bermuda Triangle - Murder.......2006-08-03

"Tick Tock" combines the elements of police investigation, court room drama, suspense, and danger. The battered body of Sean Thomas is washed ashore hours after a "lover's quarrel" with Breanna Jordan, Senator Felix Gordon's daughter.

Breanna flees the scene of the argument and flies back to her father's home in Philadelphia. Breanna is extradited to become the defendant in a high profile murder trial. A close friend, Attorney Spiegel Cullen defends Breanna.

Ms Ramsey has a vibrant quality to her writing. Her plot is fast moving and compelling. There is a recurring sexual undercurrent throughout the story as Spiegel, her sister Alia, and her friend Breanna attempt to resolve unhealthy relationships to find true love and fulfillment.

The characters have become true to life, giving the reader a sense of appreciation, dislike, respect, or amusement. Ramsey's attention to detail in descriptions, physical, and emotional add a dimension to her work.

Gail Ramsey has drawn from her own background in law, public relations and journalism, to write this gripping novel.

The dramatic suspenseful final chapters carry the reader through to an unexpected action-packed conclusion.

I am looking forward to more novels by upcoming author Gail Ramsey!

Romance Novel with Depth and Soul.......2006-07-23

Filled with quick-funning, crisp dialogue, and wet sex, this novel is a romance with depth. There are some lessons here in wasted emotions for those who choose to pay attention.

Excellent!!!.......2006-02-11

This book is a great read. The imagery and metaphors give a sophisticated flare to the storyline and keep you interested throughout the entire novel. I especially liked the flow of the story and the way it was written. As the character's personalities unfolded, you could really see things coming to life.

A captivating novel with a great ending, I will be reading it again, in fact, in the near future.

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Amazing Read
I'd rather read a textbook than this s.hit.
Weird
A horror story morphs into a screwball comedy
Tick tock

Tick Tock: A Novel
Dean R. Koontz
Manufacturer: Random House
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

Contemporary | General | Literature & Fiction | Subjects | Books

Suspense | Thrillers | Mystery & Thrillers | Subjects | Books
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ASIN: 0345405137

Book Description

Tommy Phan is a successful detective novelist, living the American Dream in southern California. One evening he comes home to find a small rag doll on his doorstep. It's a simple doll, covered entirely in white cloth, with crossed black stitches for the eyes and mouth, and another pair forming an X over the heart. Curious, he brings it inside. That night, Tommy hears an odd popping sound and looks up to see the stitches breaking over the doll's heart. And in minutes the fabric of Tommy Phan's reality will be torn apart. Something terrifying emerges from the pristine white cloth, something that will follow Tommy wherever he goes. Something that he can't destroy. It wants Tommy's life and he doesn't know why. He has only one ally, a beautiful, strangely intuitive waitress he meets by chance—or by a design far beyond his comprehension. He has too many questions, no answers, and very little time. Because the vicious and demonically clever doll has left this warning on Tommy's computer screen: The deadline is dawn.

Ticktock

Time is running out.

Customer Reviews:

Amazing Read.......2007-09-16

Now I feel I should start off this review by adding that i have only read one other Dean Koontz book besides this one, that being Velocity. I noticed something throughout both these books, I instantly fell in love with the characters and that's coming from someone who isn't so much into reading. I was introduced to Dean Koontz in my high school years(Last year) and ever since I read Velocity I decided I was going to pick up another Koontz book sooner or later. If you're new to Koontz I would strongly reccommend Tick Tock. In my opinion it is a great read and it is fun, I couldn't put it down. I know he has much better books out there but this one is just as good for me.

I'd rather read a textbook than this s.hit. .......2007-09-12

I don't even know where to begin on this monstrosity. It's my second Dean Koontz book I have read and now I am never going to read another. Here are a few highlights of the book:
- voodoo ragdoll that grows to size of man
- rich psychic waitress... whose mom is a racecar driver and her dad was a famous poker player... Are you joking, you pathetic excuse for an author? Answer me, Koontz, you d.ickbreath.
- alien dog
- alien abductions... anal probe scenes
- hot dog sucking contest - Dean Koontz takes the cake on that one
- main character is best selling author of detective novels
- 3 pages about the benefits that tofu has on the prostate gland...yummy

If this isn't the worst storyline you've ever heard then you have read some serious s.hit and I feel sorry for your experiences with (as unbelievable as it sounds) lesser books. It's peppered with the most horrendous dialouge; think Gilmore Girls but somehow more annoying. I honestly didn't think that was possible but Koontz pulls it off. Here's an example: (p. 125) She's talking about her dog, Mr. Scootie.
"Not just my dog. THE dog. The essence of all dogginess. The coolest canine on the planet. No doubt in his last incarnation before Nirvana. That's my Scootie." Please God, kill me now...I beg you. I've read this book and I will never be able to forget it.

Weird.......2007-09-05

I just recently started reading Dean Koontz, and I have mixed feelings. The most recent book I picked up was "Tick Tock." It was a fun read, but like some of his other books, I felt like he couldn't really decide where he was going with it. He wasn't sure if it was a comedy, or a sci-fi novel, or a love story... The effect was a little unsettling. I also felt like he wasn't sure how to end it, so he just slapped together a quick conclusion so he could move on to something else. The characters are a hoot, though -- especially Mrs. Phan and Del. Overall, just so-so.

A horror story morphs into a screwball comedy.......2007-08-28

Tommy Phan is a Vietnamese-American who, much to the dismay of his very traditional family, likes to stress the American. Instead of going into the family business, Tommy earns his living as a novelist. His series character, Chip Nguyen (star of such memorable epics as Murder is Bad Habit), has become very popular, allowing Tommy to afford some of the finer things in life, like the aqua Corvette he purchases as the story opens. Tommy, who has lusted for such a car since the day he arrived in America, knows he should be ecstatic, but can't shake the feeling of foreboding that descends on him at the auto dealership.

Almost immediately upon his return home, the doorbell rings. Tommy answers the door, and finds a rag doll lying on his doorstep. At first, he is concerned the doll may be some kind of warning from a local gang, angry with him for writing a series of unfavorable articles a few months earlier. That concern is short lived, however, as something (Tommy later dubs it the "doll snake rat-quick little monster thing") starts to emerge from the doll and attacks him.

Tommy fends off the creature and abandons his home, but not before two mysterious messages abruptly appear on his computer screen--THE DEADLINE IS DAWN and TICK TOCK. Driving away, he concludes he is safe, but then the Corvette shudders, and he realizes the creature is in his car. He crashes, and flees on foot, pursued by the monster, who is growing at an alarming rate. He flags down a ride, and, in weird coincidence, is picked up by the aptly named Deliverance Payne, a flirtatious waitress he met earlier that day.

Here, the novel takes a humorous turn. By introducing Del, Koontz adds a decidedly comic element to this previously grim story. Level headed and witty, Del pokes fun at Tommy's foibles even while they fight for their lives--she calmly accepts his bizarre story and offers her help. Taking the mysterious messages at face value, they seek to outwit the monster until dawn. Together, they fend off several more attacks, eventually discerning the monster's incredible (and funny) secret.

Tick Tock reminds me of Quentin Tarantino and Roberto Rodriguez's cinematic collaboration From Dusk 'til Dawn. There, a crime drama morphs into a horror movie. In Tick Tock, a horror story becomes a screwball comedy. This approach, which ruined the movie, works very well in the novel. Although Koontz appears to abruptly switch gears, he carefully seeds the initial portion of the book with humor, setting the stage for the enjoyable farce it becomes.

Koontz, succeeding in his stated goal to write something "lighter," doesn't cheat long time fans. The first third of the book is reminiscent of Richard Matheson's short stories "Prey" and "Duel," but thereafter becomes an altogether different book, reminiscent of Thorne Smith's work, as it's solid, stolid hero is swept off his feet by a larger than life heroine. Koontz deftly handles both aspects, interweaving them to great advantage. Part of this book's magic is that the monster remains a credible menace throughout, even when the humorous elements kick into overdrive. Koontz keeps tensions high, in spite of the odd goings on and increasingly humorous dialogue.

Tick tock.......2007-07-19

This was yet another great book by Dean Koontz!! I was on the edge of my seat until the very end!!

Velocity, Midnight, Intensity, The Eyes Of Darkness, Life Expectancy, By the Light of the Moon, Hideaway, The Face, Dragon Tears, The Taking, Phantoms, Mr. Murder, Shadowfires, The Voice Of The Night, Tick Tock, Cold Fire (Set of 16 Horror Novels by Dean Koontz)

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Velocity, Midnight, Intensity, The Eyes Of Darkness, Life Expectancy, By the Light of the Moon, Hideaway, The Face, Dragon Tears, The Taking, Phantoms, Mr. Murder, Shadowfires, The Voice Of The Night, Tick Tock, Cold Fire (Set of 16 Horror Novels by Dean Koontz)
Dean Koontz
Manufacturer: Berkley
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Mass Market Paperback

Product Description

16 Horror Novels; Velocity, Midnight, Intensity, The Eyes Of Darkness, Life Expectancy, By the Light of the Moon, Hideaway, The Face, Dragon Tears, The Taking, Phantoms, Mr. Murder, Shadowfires, The Voice Of The Night, Tick Tock, Cold Fire

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A love story to sing about

Raven's Gathering (Bard IV)
Keith Taylor
Manufacturer: Ace Books
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

General | Fantasy | Science Fiction & Fantasy | Subjects | Books
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Bard 2 (Bard)

ASIN: 0441049249

Customer Reviews:

A love story to sing about.......2006-05-14

Young Felimid was cast out for a year in the effort of erasing a blood-feud. The one year stretched into many, as the world jumped up at the bard and never let him go. After becoming the lover of a pirate queen, Felimid postponed his return home for her sake. But the promise to join him on his way home could never be fulfilled, as her enemies gathered forces and laid siege to the pirates' stronghold. When, conquered and shamed, Gudrun dies, Felimid expects to die too - for he was the one that stood by her to the bitter end.
To him, the silver-tongued bard, fate must show a crueler face: he's to live only if he can charm the raising waves of the coming tide with his song... But Gudrun bade him live to sing of her, and this promise he'll try with everything he has, to fulfill.
A nice, sad, romantic fantasy. Recommended for those who appreciate Irish fantasy.

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Get Healthy Now

The American Epidemic: Obesity, Diabetes, Metabolic Syndrome: What's Your Risk? Prescription For Prevention
M.D. Biuso Thomas J. , and Thomas J., M.D. Biuso
Manufacturer: Authorhouse
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

Diabetes | Special Conditions | Diets & Weight Loss | Health, Mind & Body | Subjects | Books
General | Health, Mind & Body | Subjects | Books
Family Health | Parenting & Families | Subjects | Books
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The Metabolic Syndrome Program: How to Lose Weight, Beat Heart Disease, Stop Insulin Resistance and More

Accessories:

Tanita BC533 Glass Innerscan Body Composition Monitor

ASIN: 1418446025

Customer Reviews:

Get Healthy Now.......2005-02-05

This self-help book on good health is superb. The book is an easy-to-read primer on the metabolic syndrome (also called pre-diabetes) - a condition that, according to the author who has practiced Internal Medicine for many years and teaches at a major medical center, has become a worldwide epidemic. The chapters are neatly outlined on obesity, metabolic syndrome, and diabetes. There's even a chapter that explains how the immune system and stress contribute to one's susceptibility to these conditions. What's makes it extra special, though, is the concise way the author explains how these conditions are "inflammatory diseases" of the body, the self assessment test quantifying your risk for disease, and the treatment (including traditional and alternative therapies) to forestall or prevent progression to diabetes and heart disease.

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The Manischewitz Passover Cookbook
Deborah Ross
Manufacturer: Jonathan David Pub
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

General | Baking | Cooking, Food & Wine | Subjects | Books
General | Cooking, Food & Wine | Subjects | Books
ASIN: 0824602765

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The Manischewitz Passover Cookbook
Deborah Ross
Manufacturer: Walker
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000NZTX46

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The Manischewitz Passover Cookbook/ Cook Book
Deborah Ross
Manufacturer: Walker & Co
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000P7T5V8

Book Description

Kitchen stoneware, crocks, jugs, churns, and much more are featured in this full-color value guide. A special marks section as well as hundreds of photos make this guide indispensable. 2004 values. AUTHORBIO: Dan Depasquale has co-authored two books with Gail Peck and Larry Peterson: Red Wing Stoneware and Red Wing Collectibles, both of which are handy pocket guides for Red Wing collectors. AUTHORBIO: Larry Peterson has co-authored two books with Dan Depasquale and Gail Peck: Red Wing Stoneware and Red Wing Collectibles, both of which are handy pocket guides for Red Wing collectors. REVIEW: There are several hundred full-color photos in this handy pocket guide. General stoneware, kitchen stoneware, advertising, and miniatures are included in this book. Descriptions and dates for each item are given, as well as current collector values.

Customer Reviews:

I am very glad I bought this book, OUTSTANDING!.......1999-06-13

This book has excellent colored photos of various Red Wing stoneware. I found the book to be quite informative in regards to the history of Red Wing Stoneware, and the various companies that made such stoneware. I found the price ranges to be quite realistic. This book has everything from crocks, jugs, churns, water coolers, snuff jars, and many more. The glossary of terms was helpful too. As a beginner in Red Wing collections, I'm glad I got this book. This book does not have every Red Wing stoneware piece, but they do have many.

Carry this one with you . . ........1998-09-16

Have you ever wanted an easy to use, beautifully photgraphed, and consistantly benificial Red Wing Stoneware reference book? Well look no further. This guide book will help you in sorting out the numerous pieces of Red Wing Stoneware, their markings, and the most current prices.

Book Description

This companion volume to Red Wing Stoneware has hundreds of items not found in the stoneware guide. Beautiful full-color photos, complete informative text, and current values. AUTHORBIO: Dan Depasquale has co-authored two books with Gail Peck and Larry Peterson: Red Wing Stoneware and Red Wing Collectibles, both of which are handy pocket guides for Red Wing collectors. AUTHORBIO: Larry Peterson has co-authored two books with Dan Depasquale and Gail Peck: Red Wing Stoneware and Red Wing Collectibles, both of which are handy pocket guides for Red Wing collectors. REVIEW: There are several hundred full-color photos in this handy pocket guide. Descriptions and dates for each item are given, as well as current collector values.

Customer Reviews:

A Must Have.......1998-09-16

This reference book is a must have for any Red Wing collector, novice to advanced. The photography is superb throught the book and the associated pricing has been diligently researched.

The guide to markings assists in making accurate identifaction of any piece of Red Wing Stoneware.

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Red Wing Dinnerware by Ray Reiss.......2001-04-03

Spendid coverage of most Red Wing dinnerware. Separated by years, it shows pictures and prices of individual pieces. Indexed by line and pattern, there is a picture guide to lead you to the pattern you are looking for. Easy to glance through to look for patterns. A must for the Red Wing buyer and seller. Don't make a deal without it. Reiss is the best.

Red Wing Dinnerware by Ray Reiss.......2001-04-03

The clay giants: The stoneware of Red Wing, Goodhue County, Minnesota

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Comprehensive History, Great Humor

The clay giants: The stoneware of Red Wing, Goodhue County, Minnesota
Lyndon C Viel
Manufacturer: Wallace-Homestead Book Co
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Unknown Binding

General | Sculpture | Arts & Photography | Subjects | Books

General | Arts & Photography | Subjects | Books
ASIN: 0870691759

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Comprehensive History, Great Humor.......2003-04-10

From the author's original poetry about Red Wing in the front, to the catalog pages in the back, this is the most comprehensive guide to Red Wing area stoneware I have ever seen. I borrowed this copy from my father, as it's nearly impossible to find around here (and I live somewhat near Red Wing.) The author has a tremendous sense of humor, and the book brings life and personality to the artisans who created such wonderful pieces of functional art. Book also features several wonderful pictures of one-of-a-kind "lunch hour" pieces, those made by the workers over their lunch hour for informal competition and to bring home to mothers and wives. Highly recommended for both the casual collector and those long since bitten by the bug of "Red Wingus - Collectoritis"

Home Packing Preserving; Using Stoneware

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Home Packing Preserving; Using Stoneware
Red Wing Union Stoneware
Manufacturer: Red Wing Union Stoneware
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000S5V3SA

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This is the best book on Red Wing history and stoneware!

Red Wing Potters and Their Wares
Gary Tefft
Manufacturer: Locust Enterprises
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

General | Sculpture | Arts & Photography | Subjects | Books

General | Arts & Photography | Subjects | Books
ASIN: 0960673059

Customer Reviews:

This is the best book on Red Wing history and stoneware!.......1999-11-17

This book gave the complete and acurate history on Red Wing MN and it's stoneware companies that is in print. It should be noted that it was written by Gary and Bonnie Tefft

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A ton of errors in this book

Clay Giants
Lyndon Viel
Manufacturer: Wallace-Homestead Book Co
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: 0870692607

Customer Reviews:

A ton of errors in this book.......2003-04-30

Viel was a great man, but there are way too many errors in this Clay Giants book. The second and third editions were suppose to correct the errors made in the first book. All have great pictures, just don't believe everything you read and take it all with a grain of salt.

From Iowa clay: The stoneware of Fort Dodge

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From Iowa clay: The stoneware of Fort Dodge
G.W Steffens
Manufacturer: G. Steffens
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Unknown Binding

Pottery & Ceramics | Antiques & Collectibles | Home & Garden | Subjects | Books

Pottery & Ceramics | Crafts & Hobbies | Home & Garden | Subjects | Books
ASIN: B0006SBKDC

Red Wing Advertising Stoneware - "Where Was That Place?" - Volume IV

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Red Wing Advertising Stoneware - "Where Was That Place?" - Volume IV
Terry Schuett , and Darla Schuett
Manufacturer: SSen Publinshing
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Unknown Binding
ASIN: B0006R0SLS

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Red Wing Stoneware
Dan and Gail and Peterson, Larry DePasquale
Manufacturer: pub: Collector Books, Paducah, KY, 1992.
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000OMGMRY

Customer Reviews:

Skip this book!.......2002-09-14

The book is very difficult to follow and the plans for the jigs are quite poor. The prose is often distracting and it feels like this is either the author's first book or he was in an hurry to finish it. The pictures are all black and white and too close to the subject. You really get the sense that the author is more concerned about showing off his jig making skills rather than helping you make your own. I also dislike his blatant plugs for both Porter Cable routers and his offset subbases that he wants to sell you.

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Ready for the Next Level?.......2001-05-03

This is one of those rare woodworking books that combines plenty of great technical information and an inspirational, even challenging, message. Regular readers of magazines like Fine Woodworking and Woodwork know Warner as a highly knowledgeable if occasionally doctrinaire (witness the scorn he heaps upon table-mounted plunge routers!) router maven. Oftentimes such a personality wears thin over the course of a long book; not so with Warner. Having bought the book to learn about a specific jig I had heard about, I found myself reading page after page with attention and growing excitement. My routing (a daily activity in my woodworking business) is going to change for the better thanks to Warner. I'll be building several if not all of the jigs in the book within the next few weeks. I am convinced that, 10 years into my life as a router user, Warner's approach is going to make my work faster, more accurate, and even more enjoyable.

Warner's approach is open-eyed and creative. Several of the jigs bring the router to the work in directions (and tool-path-shapes if I may be forgiven a gaucherie) that appear bizarre to someone used to the standard manufactured jigs. Bits in unusual shapes and sizes abound in this book, too. Warner's prose is also occasional eye-openingly unfamiliar, but almost always in a satisfying way. This man has obviously thought long and hard not just about routing, but about how to describe it precisely and without a lot of the hackneyed jargon that often conceals a writer's limited mastery of the subject. I kept coming upon concepts like "handedness" and being reminded of Russian Formalism's "defamiliarization" or "enstrangement."

I must share a few cavils about the book. Two of them are about perspective. Every page of the book is full of close-up photos and clear diagrams. However, there is a frustrating lack of wider-angle views. "Okay," I found myself thinking time and again, "Here is a great shot of how this template, this router bit, and the workpiece come together. But how does the whole assembly get held to the bench? Where does the man stand as he moves through the work? And how tall is his workbench?" Leaving aside even such practical matters, it would be nice to see what Warner's shop looks like. A similar claustrophobic feeling permeates the text. Warner seems in such a rush to get us into cutting the joints that we lack a sense of the whole scenario-we don't know what router (or routers), or bits, or jigs we'll be using until they appear without introduction in the process narration. As a matter of fact construction of the key jigs is discussed after their use is described-as if by afterthought....

For a simple, even low-tech approach to router jointmaking, I recommend Gary Rogowski's Router Joinery. For those ready to make the step to a more sophisticated and involved, but safer and more accurate approach to the router, this book is a great introduction, and I say again, I am sure that my approach to routing will change for the better thanks to this book.

Well written, contains many great router techniques........1999-11-05

Nuances of router operation, router bits, and router use are described which provide important insight that any woodworker needs when using the router. It is the best of several books on routing that I have found. Several jigs for joinery are described that really work well. These jigs and an offset router base have increased my router use and work quality. I recommend this book to everyone, even if you are experienced with the router.

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German Drawings of the 60s

Manufacturer: Harvard University Art Museums
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

General | Drawing | Arts & Photography | Subjects | Books
Drawing | Instructional & How-To | Arts & Photography | Subjects | Books
General | Arts & Photography | Subjects | Books
ASIN: 0894670182

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German drawings of the 60s: Yale University Art Gallery, New Haven, Connecticut, 27 January-28 March 1982 [and] Art Gallery of Ontario, Toronto, Ontario, ... April-30 May 1982 : exhibition and catalogue
Dorothea Dietrich-Boorsch
Manufacturer: Yale University Art Gallery
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Unknown Binding

General | Drawing | Arts & Photography | Subjects | Books
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ASIN: B0006E52QW

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