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Elizabeth Buchan's New York Times bestseller Revenge of the Middle-Aged Woman was hailed as “a thoughtful, intelligent, funny, coming-of-middle-age story” by The Boston Globe. Now she's back with another wise and entertaining novel about a woman who veers off the beaten path—and finds much more than she bargained for. After nineteen years of being the perfect wife to an ambitious politician, Fanny Savage is restless. Tired of merely keeping quiet and looking good at public engagements, she remembers the career she abandoned and the life she left behind as a successful partner in her father's Italian wine business. She has devoted two decades to being the Good Wife. Was it worth it after all? Could it be time for a trip back to Italy—to the pleasures of sun, wine, and food? Could it be time for . . . a change?
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The Good Wife Poops Out?.......2007-02-09
I'm surprised at all the good ratings for this book, especially given how much better Revenge of the Middle Aged Woman is. I was really very disappointed in this book. The story creeps along at a slow snails pace, with details that seem intended to lengthen word count more than anything else. I didn't find much sympathy at all for the main character Fanny, and never really got to know any of the other characters enough to form in strong opinion either way. A weak and disappointing follow-up to Revenge...
Wonderful.......2007-01-31
I bought this book for my wife, and considering the price, the condition, and the timely delivery, it was awesome. She loves the book, and we will be buying many many more from Amazon, as well as this seller. Thank you for a satisfying online buying experience.
Good Read........2006-08-27
I would recommend this book to my friends. I really enjoy Elizabeth Buchan's writing style. I will continue to purchase her other titles.
Same Old, Same Old.......2006-08-25
I liked the first book I read by this author, but now I can see it is the same storyline. A middle-aged married couple. The man is dominant and the wife has no backbone. Through the entire book, I kept wishing the female character would stand up for herself. Finally, I got so bored I just skimmed through to the end. I won't be buying any more of her books. They are ALL the same. It's a shame, because Buchan is a good writer. She just needs to give her characters some personality.
Strikes Back? Strikes Out!.......2006-02-12
I picked this book up and started reading the first few pages and was hooked. It was readable and flowed smoothly, although the way Fanny knuckled under to everyone else's $hit irritated me. She plays like 2nd (or 3rd) fiddle in everybody's life and even though she sometimes complains, she never *does* anything about it. Then, just about the time she gets in a situation where she could empower herself and step out on her own, POOF! Several events occur that just sweep her problems right away. What was that? How did she strike back when she never changed as a person? Why have her get out of her predicament not under her own steam but be "rescued" by circumstances that change her life *for* her? It's almost like the author was given a contract that said, "You can't go over X amount of words," and she was thinking, "Oops, better end the book fast before I run over my quota!"
In sum, if ya wanna see a wife strike back, watch *The Little Foxes,* starring Bette Davis as a woman who knows what the word revenge means and takes it to new heights. Now there's a role model!
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2 BOOK SET. REVENGE OF THE MIDDLE AGED WOMAN, THE GOOD WIFE STRIKES BACK
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SO HOTTT.......2007-04-07
So I dont know why there so few reviews about this book it is unbelievably hot, there is also drama, humor and action. Seriously all three authors did an AWESOME job. You wont regret checking this one out!!!
Ellora's Cave - that says it all. . . .......2006-10-24
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Trek Mi Q'an - Devilish Dot By Jaid Black
Part of the Trek Mi Q'an series
Dorothy "Dot" Araiza is a sex-toy maker by trade. One would think she has an active social life, but on the contrary, her existence is a rather boring, staid one. Dot dreams of finding her happily-ever-after, of being swept off her feet by Prince Charming - not to mention getting laid after eight pathetic years! A lightning storm later, all Dot's fevered fantasies will come true.
But Prince Charming isn't quite what she'd been expecting...
Knight Stalker By Lora Leigh
A centuries old vampire, or is he? Bliss St. Clair comes upon the man of her dreams as his lethally sharp teeth are biting into another woman's neck. He's a vampire. But this one can walk in the daylight, a cross doesn't harm him, he's not dark and brooding, merciless or tortured. He's a charming bad boy with a rakish sense of humor and a wicked smile that heats every nerve ending in her body.
And he wants her. Not for the blood that runs in her veins, not for the essence of her soul which makes her a perfect candidate to enter his world, he wants her because the passion she arouses in him sets his heart and his soul on fire.
Now, Cadan Gaelan must protect the woman his heart has chosen, from the menace of the world he lives in. The Dark Knights who would tear her from him and use her from their own evil plans...Unless he can convince her to accept him and the secret of his vampirism.
The Horde Wars - Sacred Eden By Sherri L King
Book 4 in the series The Horde Wars
Cady and Obsidian, two greatly revered Shikar Warriors, know they share a love like no other. A love that will last forever. A love not even Death could interrupt.
And now it's time to put that love to the ultimate test...for Death is on its way.
Manaconda.......2006-09-09
If you like futuristic you would probably think this is a 5 star book however, the first story in this book I didn't like, felt like it kept you hanging.. However, Leigh & Black did an excellent job of writting.. Both very good stories..and very EROTIC!!
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- A worthy conclusion to the Childe Cycle
- Most satisifying book in the series yet
- For 700 pages it worth the read!!
- Better than you think
- A good book that seems to parallel another classic
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The Final Encyclopedia, Volume One of Two (Dorsai/Childe Cycle)
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The Childe Cycle, also known as the Dorsai series, is Gordon R. Dickson's future history of humankind and its ultimate destiny. Now one of its central novels return to print in a two-volume corrected edition.In The Final Encyclopedia the human race is split into three Splinter cultures: the Friendlies, fanatic in their faith; the truth-seeking Exotics; and the warrior Dorsai. But now humanity is threatened by the power-hungry Others, whose triumph would end all human progress.Hal Mayne is an orphan who was raised by three tutors: an Exotic, a Friendly, and a Dorsai. He is the only human capable of uniting humanity against the Others. But only if he is willing to accept his terrifying destiny....as savior of mankind.A towering landmark of future history, The Final Encyclopedia is a novel every SF fan needs to own.
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A worthy conclusion to the Childe Cycle.......2003-11-14
Gordon Dickson's The Final Encyclopedia is a fitting conclusion to a top-notch science fiction series.
It tells the story of Hal Mayne, who as an infant was found deserted in a spaceship among the stars. He was raised by tutors representing the three cultural "splinters" from Dickson's future world - the military Dorsai, the fanatically religious Friendlies and the mystic Exotics. In a superficial sense, Mayne draws upon his experience with all three groups to battle an opposing group (the Others) for mankind's future.
That being said...
The book is much deeper on many levels. In it, Dickson pays tribute to each of mankind's splinters and demonstrates the worthiness of each group. The Dorsai, of course, are lionized as honorable and unbeatable warriors. The Friendlies are praised for their stalwart and unshakeable faith and their willingness to endure any ordeal without flinching in service of that faith. The Exotics are valued for seeking mankind's continued development in intellectual and paranormal areas.
In Dickson's world, Mayne journeys to each of the splinter cultures and begins to realize his purpose is to ensure mankind's continued development as a culture. Opposing him are the Others, another group of humans whose heritage is drawn from a combination of the splinter cultures. The others are led by Bleys Ahrens, who sees a future in which the Others serve as a ruling class to the lesser members of mankind.
During his journeys, Mayne runs into members of each splinter culture who represent the best of that culture. For the Dorsai, it's Amanda Morgan; for the Friendlies, it's Rukh Tamani, the charismatic freedom fighter; and for the Exotics, it's Amid. Thanks to his unique upbringing by members of each group, Mayne is accepted by each group and comes to realize mankind must bring its splintered self back together if it is to develop and survive.
People who read this book expecting a strictly military sci-fi work will be disappointed. Yes, there is action in the story...no, it's not another "Dorsai" or "Tactics of Mistake." It's the conclusion Dickson's series pointed to since its inception - where are these pivotal historic soldiers taking us?
In The Final Encyclopedia, mankind has reached the point where it can bring its splintered self back together and consciously guide its own development or it can fall into stagnation and slowly die.
While it's a stand-alone book, I recommend readers first turn the pages of the rest of the Childe Cycle books before taking on The (685 page) Final Encyclopedia.
Most satisifying book in the series yet.......2003-08-20
I do have to say that there's really no reason for this novel to be split into two somewhat pricy volumes . . . the original paperback was published in one large volume so it's not like it's impossible. But whatever. This is by far the largest volume in the Childe Cycle, for good reason, because it seems that mostly everything in the series has been leading up to this volume. When last we left Donal Graeham had basically sorted out all the Cultures and brought some semblance to peace. Now the story takes place quite a while later and things are rapidly falling apart. Another quasi-Culture called the Others, led by Bleys Ahern, are taking over everything and threatening to thrust the entire human race into a period of stagnation from which it will never recover. For some reason Bleys and company are searching for a young man named Hal Mayne, who was raised on Old Earth by people from all three major cultures. When he finds he has to leave Earth suddenly, things start to get interesting. Dickson really takes the time to stretch things out to epic length here and this is probably the most in depth look at the working of his little future history that we have seen yet. By giving the series its first major challenge (and indeed it's a point he's been trying to make throughout the other books, just now he's putting a physical sense to it) he adds a sense of drama and reality to it. All his skills here are at their peak . . . his characterizations are excellent (men and women, for once the latter are better than ciphers), his descriptions of the worlds are detailed and focused, his discussion of philosophy is more or less interesting and the story moves along quickly enough. Some of his most evocative scenes are in here, especially when it echoes earlier scenes, such as the extended sequence when Hal visits the old Graeham house and sees the graves of all the old characters (Donal, Kensie, Ian, etc), all of which have died years and years before the book even started. It really gives the reader a sense of the scope of the series. Finally, the Final Encyclopedia, a minor thread that has been threatening to become a major part of the saga, takes center stage. The book is probably longer than it needs to be, although as I mentioned Dickson does keep things moving and since it follows Hal throughout the plot probably isn't as complex as it could be. Also the ending is a bit on the anti-climatic side, especially when you realize you've read over seven hundred pages to get to this point. But this is a crucial part of the Cycle and makes me curious as to what will happen next. The other books, hit or miss that they were, really were only prelude to this volume and it's nice to see Dickson's writing explode in what we see here, juggling all the characters and places and themes with the ease of a master. Based on what I've read so far I'd place it above Heinlein's Future Histories but it's not as gripping as Asimov's Foundation, which was brilliant and effortless. But this is pretty good too and SF fans should get acquainted with this near classic, which isn't spoken about as much as those other histories. But it ranks up there, easily.
For 700 pages it worth the read!!.......2003-04-11
First I would like to say my deepest respects to the late Gordon R Dickson who passed away in 2001. He was a great author who created the whole splinter cultures of the spectaular universe that he had created. After reading Young Bleys, I had to know who this Hal Mayne was. To my surprise I see why Hal Mayne was a vital piece to the whole Dorsai, Exoctic and Friendly universe. His nemesis Bleys was a powerful (Other) individual and Hal Mayne was his equal. I think others may feel that read this book may be slow and detailed on some parts that could of been omitted but I feel alot of detailed aspects of Hal Mayne, I think, were interesting and crucial if you wanted to understand his character. The story starts out with Hal Mayne witnessing the deaths of his mentors and running away from the killers. While reading you'll see him growing from a boy to a man that he was destined to be. Gordon R Dickson is a great story teller with great ideas. I feel alot authors out there have great ideas but doesn't know how to tell a story or know how to tell a story but doesn't have great ideas. Sadly Gordon R dickson will be missed in my eyes. This book will always be a treasure to me!
Better than you think.......2001-06-21
First off i have to say that some guy from Someplace, NB wrote a review saying the book isnt a good military novel because there wasn't any "ACTIVE" military strategy, but without saying it. It was a great novel and had a lot of strategy involved. It was the best kind of strategy in that it was all information based and avoided total war. There was action, and it was very fun to read. All in all a good book but not for military strategists who are involved in the movement of mass troops in war. More for the real militia men who avoid casulties at all costs. It is one of the better true SF books I have read. Lots of futuristic ideas that are neat but don't draw the book out longer by going into details of trying to explain them. Though it IS a bit wordy at times.
A good book that seems to parallel another classic.......2001-03-28
When I read the Final Encyclopedia, I realized that it is very similar in theme with that of the novel Dune. First off, you have a character who does not know that they will be the ulitimate leaders in society. Furthermore, you have a vast array of societies that must be brought together. Throw in a couple of genetic programs and some family secrets, and you have two parallel books.
But, this novel does have its own identity and style. For one thing, it has one of the greatest projects humans have ever built in the Final Encyclopedia. Yes, the book is long, and boring at times. But the overall picture shows the sociological impact that is present in this novel. You may want to read the other books in this series, because then you can see the real Hal Mayne in this novel This appears on the surface as a pure military novel, but drive a little deeper, and you will see this is a war of the minds. A great analogy of a chess match written in a book.
The book had great character development, especially in Hal Mayne. Furthermore, the universe that Dickson creates is unique and interesting. It can be slow and boring at times, but yet at other times it is highly intellectually stimulating. Don't just read the surface value of this novel, dive into the symbolism and meaning behind what is shown. This novel may not appeal to a person due to its size alone, but I must admit that it is a crowning achievement for a unique universe in the science fiction world. Pick it up and read it!
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Ed Anton's new book, Repentance, really gets to the heart of what repentance really is. The author is convinced that many want to live repentant lives, but not everyone understands how to do so. Giving in-depth biblical and historical background on this all-important topic, he helps the reader know how.
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Should be required reading.......2006-06-20
Repentance is a subject that is pretty much taboo in the evangelical church today. It's something people don't even like to discuss, much less practice. There are very few preachers who are willing to tackle this difficult and often confusing subject. But I believe that a preacher who is truly committed to teaching Scripture MUST preach repentance. Like it or not, Repentance is a key theme in Scripture and a key part of the Gospel. I have to admit, I have struggled to understand repentance and have found much of the teaching on the subject sorely lacking. When I saw this book, at first, I was tempted to not buy it. After all, I thought it would be the same old stuff I've always heard. This book not only gives a through, Biblical description of what repentance is, it also gives a lot of practical advice on how to practice it. Anton is willing to ask the hard questions. I was very convicted and challenged by this book. I think this book should be given to everyone who calls themself a Christian. I think this book would be especially valuable for new Christians. But I think even older, more mature Christians would benefit greatly from this book.
If anyone is looking for more information (and a different perspective) on repentance, I highly recommend "Revival's Golden Key" and "The Way of the Master" both by Ray Comfort. I also highly recommend "Hard to Believe" and "Ashamed of the Gospel" by John MacArthur. Both describe repentance and its necessity in detail. I have read all of the above books and they are all solidly biblical. In fact, I have reviewed them on this site.
This book also serves as an excellent critique of the "seeker sensitive" movement that is sweeping through evangelicalism today with alarming speed. I thank God that someone has FINALLY had the courage to write a book like this on repentance. I am so glad I decided to read this book.
The truth is out.......2006-04-19
What a refreshing perspective on repentance. Metanoia was kept from us for so many years. How many died trient to bring the truth to us. Finally here it is for all to read.
A great read, informative and obviously written by and enlightened and inspired author.
Loved it ! !
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The Best for th accomplished cook.......2006-08-11
I received this great publication from a Pastry Chef friend who, although offering some reservations, said it is not for the common household cook and would not be #1 for a Pastry chef, it is excellent for those who are passionate about correct recipies. It is short on full descriptions because the author assumes you know the basics about pastries and do not need to be re-introduced to proper "Kneading" and "raising climate". If you need that, buy a basic Julia Child publication. If you want a truly indepth Baking journal that is designed for those who are already accomplished cooks, you will never find one more complete and accurate.
Not really a Bible.......1999-12-29
I just received this book as a Christmas gift and I can't really say that I'm impressed with it. The recipes sound good, but the instructions aren't that great. I think they could be a lot more descriptive. Also, it doesn't seem to be edited really well, a lot of the phrases are disconnected and make the directions or ingredients hard to understand. Luckily I have "Baking with Julia" so I can get the instructions from that, and use the ingredients from these recipes. All in all, I wouldn't have paid for it, but it's not a totally bad book, but you have to either know what you are supposed to do, or have another book to look it up. I would definately recommend the "Baking With Julia" instead of this one.
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- Red Wing Dinnerware by Ray Reiss
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Red Wing Dinnerware: Price and Identification Guide
Ray Reiss
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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
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.
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Another beautiful Hawaiian quilt book, for yourself or a quilting friend, by Elizabeth Root.
Whether you like cats or not this benchmark book will no doubt be a favorite for years to come. For the first time you will find a collection of larger wall size to bed patterns in one book. All with full size patterns on two pull out inserts. Each of the ten patterns has a corresponding miniature size pattern (which can be easily enlarged) showing multiple color adaptations and each has a coordinating pillow size block. The finished designs are shown illustrated and photographed.
A portion of the sale of this book goes to the Hawaii Humane Society to help lost or unwanted cats and kittens find a loving home.
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applique in your spare time.......2007-09-26
This hawaiian quilt applique book provides pictures and patterns for making interesting, nature oriented hawaiian quilts. You can adapt the patterns to basic applique, make different size quilts and use the motifs for specialized projects. Don't be surprised, there are few pictures of cats. I can't wait to make a few myself.
Cats Rule!.......2007-08-23
This is another wonderful book by Elizabeth Root with excellent Hawaiian quilt patterns. The designs can be made in any size from pillow to large wall size with enlarging. The cats are not part of the patterns but fabric photos or applique of cats on top of the Hawaiian designs would be really special.
Also look at her books on Menehune(little designs) and Patchwork Pillows.
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- Not quite all that it boasts in the title ...
- You Look Fabulouuuusss
- It's True - FABULOUS FABRIC ~ FABULOUS BOOK!
- Fabulous Fabrics of the 50s
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Fabulous Fabrics of the 50s (and Other Terrific Textiles of the 20s, 30s, & 40s)
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Off the Wall: Wonderful Wall Coverings of the Twentieth Century
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Now reissued with a striking new cover, Fabulous Fabrics of the 50s is the classic guide to the textiles of the exuberant post-war era, a time when bold new patterns and unprecedented color combinations revitalized d cor. Designs based on science and fantasy proliferated; no home was complete without boomerang-patterned drapes slung across the picture window or a cowboy-print couch in the living room. In this nostalgia-packed celebration of textile design, more than 170 full-color photographs accompany lively text and detailed captions highlighting the playful patterns of the 50s. Their genesis is revealed in equally fabulous fabrics from earlier eras, such as jaunty nautical designs from the 40s, over-blown florals of the 30s, and the deco-inspired prints of the 20s. A must-have resource book for collectors, designers, decorators, artists, style mavens, and pop-culture buffs, Fabulous Fabrics of the 50s is a chic and colorful tribute to a fascinating era in textile design.
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Not quite all that it boasts in the title ..........2006-06-24
It was a wonderful book full of great images ... I would say that the title should be revised to read "florals of the 40's (and other terrific florals of the 20's and 30's)" as that is what a majority of the book is. Based on the cover and title I would have expected that more than a 1/3rd of the book should have been dedicated to the 50's.
You Look Fabulouuuusss.......2004-10-24
As a graphic artist this is one of those books I really prize. It as good pictures - as a graphic artist I don't read much - so this review if more about the illustrations. And the illustrations are perfect. I will probably be on my shelf in my studio till I die because of the wonderful selection of fabrics. I do like the way the book is laid out too. This book would be very handy for anyone trying to do a vintage look in any type of house.
It's True - FABULOUS FABRIC ~ FABULOUS BOOK!.......2000-06-22
This is my first online book purchase. I am so impressed with this book. The photos leave nothing to the imagination. Clear and concise from page 1 all the way through to page 117. This book is a must have for every textile collector, buyer, seller.
Fabulous Fabrics of the 50s.......2000-04-17
If you are as passionate as myself for the American curtain and upholstry fabrics of the mid 20th century, you will want to have this book. The photographs of these bold and colorfull textiles are so well desplayed throughout the book it is almost a book of fabric art as well as an excellent reference. The text covers where the designs originated as well as the who, what, when and where that influenced the changes of the textures and designs from the 1920s through the 1950s.
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- I Like the Systematic Approach
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Do It Yourself Advertising and Promotion: How to Produce Great Ads, Brochures, Catalogs, Direct Mail, Web Sites, and More , 3rd Edition
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Praise for the Second Edition
"Mr. Hahn's background in an industry where the creative stretching of promotional budgets is a daily necessity serves well the reader of this book. His advice is both practical and imaginative, and delivered with wit as well as wisdom."
-Andrew McNally III, Chairman of the Board, Rand McNally
Create Madison Avenue advertising on a Main Street budget with Do-it-Yourself Advertising & Promotion
Now the most complete guide to do-it-yourself advertising includes totally new sections on branding, the Internet, and Yellow Pages advertising. This updated edition of Do-It-Yourself Advertising and Promotion offers the latest information on launching your own homegrown, successful advertising campaigns and new desktop publishing techniques. As an entrepreneur or small business owner, you'll find tried-and-true, low-budget promotional tactics. With every chapter updated and expanded, this new third edition is better-and more comprehensive-than ever.
Author Fred E. Hahn and expert contributors show you how to create successful high-impact advertising on a limited budget using practical, time-tested techniques. This friendly and accessible guide explains each method step by step-with concrete advice on planning, scheduling, budgeting, creative issues, and production procedures to help you develop effective:
Newspaper and magazine ads • Flyers, brochures, and invitations • Direct mail campaigns
• Catalogs • Web sites • E-mail and Internet advertising • Teleservicing • Audiovisual materials • Publicity tools and techniques • And more!
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I Like the Systematic Approach.......2003-04-16
Like many of us running small businesses, I have no choice but to come up with ads, brochures, press releases, etc. myself. This book gives me a systematic way of doing so, and I credit it with saving me a lot of money in missteps. If you follow the guidelines and checklists carefully, you will probably produce advertising and promotional material that at the very least avoids being amateurish, and will probably sell some products. I like that it concisely gives an overview over each of the areas of advertising and promotion. It explains insider terms without being condescending. Any Gripes? If I could afford the "test" runs of 5000 mailing pieces before I made my "real" mailing of many times that, I wouldn't be reading this book now would I?! But I am probably making excuses for not following their advice on testing advertising, and would be better off if I followed it. The book has been a great help in building my business, and I consult it frequently.
Very good for the novice.......2001-06-29
This book holds your hand every step of the way, The information is well presented and helpful.
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ASIN: 0312077319 |
Book Description
Everything you need to know to create Better Brochures, Catalogs and Mailing PiecesThe most important decision: positioning and strategyThe fifteen magic rules for better brochuresThe layman's guide to better layoutsTen ways to save money on productionHotel brochures-fifteen secrets that fill roomsHow to attract more touristsPromoting theme parks and attractionsWhat works best in college literatureBrochures to gain members, to advocate, to persuade, to sellHow to do more effective fund-raising literatureCatalogs that sell more-and cost lessHow to make mailings more profitable
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Practical Advice.......2001-09-10
This is the best little book on the topic. It gives no-nonsense tips and techniques to follow for better reading, better SELLING, brochures and other marketing pieces. Plus it shows lots of examples, so you really understand the points the author is making. If you're a beginner at doing a direct mailer, this is a must read that will give you confidence to do your task. If you're an old pro, this book will bring you back down to earth to make sure you're covering all the basics of effective marketing writing and design. I give seminars across the country on this topic, and when people ask me what's the best book on writing a good brochure, this is THE ONE that I recommend.
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Word for Windows Design Companion: The Desktop Guide to Creating Great-Looking Brochures, Ads, Newsletters & More : Through Version 6
Katherine Shelly Pfeiffer
Manufacturer: Ventana Pr
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Binding: Paperback
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ASIN: 1566040752 |
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The first in a new series of digitally focused titles,
First Steps in Digital Design is an accessible, highly illustrated and non-technical manual, which encourages readers to participate and maximize their untapped creative potential. Concentrating on the computer in the average home, the book explains how to buy and link up equipment, how the technology works, and guides the reader through simple projects with a grounding in basic principles and essential knowledge. Projects include: invitations, business cards, letterheads, posters, journals, scrapbooks, CD and DVD covers and designs for the presentation of family photo albums.
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More Brochures (Design Library)
Manufacturer: Rockport Publishers
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ASIN: 156496437X |
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Five Star resource for Paper Artists!.......2001-07-06
I'm sure professional graphic designers are well familiar with this excellent book, but if you are a rubber stamper, card maker, or paper artist on the hunt for fresh ideas, this book is a "must have" resource! It is one of the best idea generators I have purchased, and I have purchased quite a few. The crisp, clear and close-up photos are attractive and inspiring. There is little text and little explanation on how these paper pieces were created, but a well done photo IS worth a thousand words in this case! There are numerous book forms represented which are exciting and fresh. For example, several double-bound books are shown (Books that were wire bound along both edges, creating a three panel book!). The neatest one, IMHO, is the triangle bound down the center which features a brushed metal cover. There are dynamic and different layouts by the score, including new ways to look at paper direction when composing a layout. There are several accordian books featured which are elegant and would be easy to make! I wanted to rush right out and try some of the winning projects shown here. Sorry if I'm gushing, but I've looked at far too many "cutesy" card making and book binding tomes lately to do anything else! I say, RUN, do NOT walk and get this book!
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MacPublisher, User's manual
Robyn M. Feller
Manufacturer: macPublisher by macsoft
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ASIN: B000MCLVOK |
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Create professional quality brochures, invitations, newsletters, flyers and more
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This digital document is an article from National Underwriter Property & Casualty-Risk & Benefits Management, published by The National Underwriter Company on December 21, 1998. The length of the article is 1137 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.
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Title: Coverage Brochure Promises More Than Policy.
Author: Eugene F. Wolters
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National Underwriter Property & Casualty-Risk & Benefits Management (Magazine/Journal)
Date: December 21, 1998
Publisher: The National Underwriter Company
Volume: 102
Issue: 51
Page: 9(1)
Distributed by Thomson Gale
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Shared Laughter
Bernard N. Slade
Manufacturer: Key Porter Books Ltd ,Canada
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ASIN: 155263308X |
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Same Time, Next Year is arguably the most successful romantic comedy ever to grace the stage. Most people think that it was written by Neil Simon. It wasn't, of course. It was penned by one of Canada's most successful playwrights and scriptwriters, Bernard Slade, who recounts this and many other hilarious anecdotes in his infectiously readable memoir, Shared Laughter. Born to British parents in central Canada, Slade split his childhood between Britain and Canada. Trained as an actor, he began with the Crest Theatre in Toronto before striking out for Hollywood where, as a writer, he left his mark on some of the most successful TV comedy of the era. In his Burbank years, Slade was responsible for the development and writing of The Partridge Family, The Flying Nun and Bewitched, among many others. But in 1974, with the surprise hit of Same Time, Next Year, Slade returned to his first love - writing for the stage. He went on to write Tribute and a number of other successful (and some unsuccessful) plays. Here, in Shared Laughter, he gives us the highs and lows of production and fame, the people he has known and his fascinating insights into the art of writing comedy. We meet Jack Lemmon and Ellen Burstyn, Alan Alda and Bea Arthur. We are taken to the nail-biting jitters of a Broadway opening and shown the brutal opportunism that is Hollywood. Along the way, we are treated to witty and wicked anecdotes of people and their foibles, famous and obscure. Great show-biz memoirs rarely come along. This is one of them.
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