Book Description
In this third volume of a planned five-volume series, David Roy provides a complete and annotated translation of the famous Chin P'ing Mei, an anonymous sixteenth-century Chinese novel that focuses on the domestic life of His-men Ch'ing, a corrupt, upwardly mobile merchant who maintains a harem of six wives and concubines. This work, known primarily for its erotic realism, is also a landmark in the development of narrative art--not only from a specifically Chinese perspective but also in a world-historical context.
Written during the second half of the sixteenth century and first published in 1618, The Plum in the Golden Vase is noted for its surprisingly modern technique. With the possible exception of The Tale of Genji (ca. 1010) and Don Quixote (1605, 1615), there is no earlier work of prose fiction of equal sophistication in world literature. Although its importance in the history of Chinese narrative has long been recognized, the technical virtuosity of the author, which is more reminiscent of the Dickens of Bleak House, the Joyce of Ulysses, or the Nabokov of Lolita than anything in earlier Chinese fiction, has not yet received adequate recognition. This is partly because all of the existing European translations are either abridged or based on an inferior recension of the text. This translation and its annotation aim to faithfully represent and elucidate all the rhetorical features of the original in its most authentic form and thereby enable the Western reader to appreciate this Chinese masterpiece at its true worth.
Replete with convincing portrayals of the darker side of human nature, it should appeal to anyone interested in a compelling story, compellingly told.
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This is an accelerating comedy with shadows setting off the wry, polished humor. Trickster deities thrive on contrariety, which is why one finds them bringing life into dead landscapes and disorder into order. A Santa Barbara insurance salesman's too-tidily-contained lifestyle, far from the Crow reservation he grew up on, is an irresistible target for Coyote, who wants to make sure his chosen people don't forget him. Coyote descends on Sam Hunter like one of Job's plagues, albeit a charmingly disingenuous one. "Why me? Why not someone who believes?" asks Sam, suffering from god-induced chaos. "This is more fun," says Coyote. He's right.
Book Description
From Christopher Moore, author of Fluke, comes a quirky, irreverent novel of love, myth, metaphysics, outlaw biking, angst, and outrageous redemption.
As a boy growing up in Montana, he was Samson Hunts Alone -- until a deadly misunderstanding with the law forced him to flee the Crow reservation at age fifteen. Today he is Samuel Hunter, a successful Santa Barbara insurance salesman with a Mercedes, a condo, and a hollow, invented life. Then one day, shortly after his thirty-fifth birthday, destiny offers him the dangerous gift of love -- in the exquisite form of Calliope Kincaid -- and a curse in the unheralded appearance of an ancient Indian god by the name of Coyote. Coyote, the trickster, has arrived to transform tranquillity into chaos, to reawaken the mystical storyteller within Sam ... and to seriously screw up his existence in the process.
Customer Reviews:
If You Know Someone Feeling Blue, Give Them a Moore Novel and They'll Be Smiling Again!.......2007-09-25
Coyote Blue is Moore's second novel. It probably has, in my opinion, characters which are his least likeable, but that doesn't mean you still don't want to know what is going to happen to them. Less overall eccentric characters than his other early novels but still enough for you to enjoy. If you've never read a Moore novel before I would recommend starting with Practical Demonkeeping or Bloodsucking Fiends first to really get a feel for what Moore style is all about but if this is the novel you've purchased you'll still get a fairly high dose of it.
In Coyote Blue we follow the life of Samson Hunts Alone, a Crow Indian who fled the reservation 20 years ago after killing a sleazy corrupt cop and took up the white persona of Samuel Hunter. He's become quite successful, has a nice condo (complete with eccentric neighbours), has a fair bit of money and good job. He's about to meet an ancient Crow Indian who goes by the name Coyote (who wanted to be called Eagle but you'll have to read the book to find out why he missed out). Coyote isn't the brightest ancient Indian god on the planet and certainly is happy to partake in pleasures of the flesh. His flesh can however resemble a number of creatures one being his namesake a Coyote. He's about to change Samuel's life forever and give him an understanding of his cultural heritage wether he wants it or not.
Fans of Moore will be delighted to meet a character named Minty Fresh, in Vegas who appears in the later Moore adventure A Dirty Job.
If you like the surreal eccentric character novels and have read everything Moore has written also check out the authors Bill Fitzhugh (Pest Control's a great place to start), Carl Hiassen (Stormy Weather's as good as any other), Dave Barry (Tricky Business) and Max Barry (Syrup).
One of Moore's best.......2007-06-29
Having read pretty much all of Moore's other books, this one was at the top of the list for me with regards to his work; second is "Lamb" for entirely different reasons. I read this book while traveling for business, and trust me, I drew many odd glances when I'd burst out laughing. If you enjoy Tom Robbins, you'll probably enjoy this book, though it may lack some of the intricate details Robbins lends through notably diligent research.
A Fantastic Journey .......2007-03-10
This is a fantastic book, like and unlike every other Christopher Moore I've read. Christopher Moore's witty and intelligent humor pour through yet another eloquently detailed and researched story.
Moore takes us on an incredible journey into Samuel (Hunts Alone) Hunter's life and into his spirit. Through this journey we discover the essence of truth in life, and a way to dig ourselves out of the monotony.
Interesting parts that don't add up..........2007-01-06
This book has all the ingredients for a dynamite book - endearing and interesting characters, funny scenarios and dialogue and a fast and engaging story line that leads up to a larger than life Act III. Unfortunately, when all the parts are added together the sum doesn't amount to much more than a pleasent smile.
Moore fans will be happy to know that the book is populated with his trademark wry comedic genius in addition to a variety of left-of-center characters. Fans will also appreciate the light and quirky story that details the trials and tribulations of a man as he comes to terms with a past that he has long denied.
But Moore fans will arguably agree (that an oxymoron?) that Coyote Blue is by far not his best effort. It is weak in it's ability to develop an attachment to the characters and to provide a plausibly unrealistic plot into which a reader could sink his/her teeth.
Coyote Blue is by no means a bad book - its a fun, fast read. It's good clean fun with a handful of smart laughs and unusual characters, but in the end it's just that its not a book that totally satisfies. Moore fans will read and enjoy. Moore neophites will wonder what all the talk is about.
A Must Read.......2007-01-05
I recently discovered Christopher Moore thru a friend and am still thanking him! The characters are so well developed that it seems they are actual individuals. The narrative flow is amazing and it was hard to put it down to do real-life stuff, like sleep, cook, clean, etc. I didn't want to leave the people or places Mr. Moore was taking me to. My husband, who has read a total of about 6 fictional books his entire life, read this book and is currently reading everything he can get his hands on by Mr. Moore. What a wonderful, magical, imaginative, literary ride that everyone should take. I LOVED IT!!!
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- I Wish I'd Read This Book When I Was a Teen
- A Howl of a Book
- Good Book.......but a sad story of love
- A must for gay teens
- Check it out
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Blue Coyote
Liza Ketchum
Manufacturer: Simon & Schuster (Juv)
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: School & Library Binding
 Fiction | Homosexuality | Social Issues | Teens | Subjects | Books
General | Literature | Children's Books | Subjects | Books
ASIN: 0689807902 |
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I Wish I'd Read This Book When I Was a Teen.......2006-01-15
I read Blue Coyote on a whim, and I loved it. In the book, Alex Beekman's best friend has disappeared, and Alex goes to find him. The search turns into a painful adventure, physically and emotionally, and Alex grows in confidence and self-acceptance. In the end, Alex is less of a boy and more of a man, prepared to make difficult decisions for himself. Besides the main plot, in which Alex finds his friend and comes to terms with being gay, the book explores Alex's relationships with his family and friends, which is often loving and sometimes strained. The author describes Vermont and California beautifully.
A Howl of a Book.......2003-09-24
The book Coyote Blue is an awesome book filled with surprises! This book is about a boy named Alex who moves to a new place and struggles to find his true identity. I liked this book because it kept me on my feet and made me never want to put it down! My favorite character is this book was Jimbo because he is always there when someone needs a helping hand. Also, he isn't how I expected him to be. I thought that because the author describes him as a big man who works in a tattoo shop. My least favorite character was Ken. I said Ken because it seemed like he was trying to make Alex jealous. I know u don't know what I'm talking about but that's why you need to read this book! If people bully you around or have trouble respecting you for who you are you will love this book. One other thing that I loved about this book was the big surprise because not many authors have a twist like that.
Good Book.......but a sad story of love.......2002-08-22
I loved this book. It had great Characters and the story was real good. I recommend this book to anybody who likes a great story about love, friendship and just being you. If anybody knows any information about a sequel on this book please tell me. I want to hear what happens to Alex now that he is his true self.
A must for gay teens.......2000-03-30
This is a well written book. It goes along with the first book "Twelve Days in August" but you don't need to read the first one to understand what is going on. Plus, this one doesn't have more flash backs than present plot like some sequels. It adresses the issue of homosexuality in teens well, although not always true to life and other times dead on. Give this book a go. You won't be dissapointed.
Check it out.......2000-03-27
This is a naturally written book (although sometimes feeling over-written) that explores the inner world of a young man and homosexuality.
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THE COEVOLUTION QUARTERLY #19 (Journal for the Protection of All Beings)
Stewart, Editor (Mei Mei Berssenbrugge, Peter Blue Cloud, Peter Coyote, Allen Ginsberg, Susan Griffin, Anne Waldman, Peter Orlovsky, Ishmael Reed, Michael Horowitz, Tuli Kupferberg, Robert Creeley, Jonathan Shaw, Paul Martin, et al) BRAND
Manufacturer: Coevolution Quarterly / City Lights Books
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000R12TN8 |
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- Coyote: An Indian Casino Blues
- Wildly Intense
- It's a howl! Funny, serious, engaging.
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Coyote : An Indian Casino Blues
Richard Miller
Manufacturer: Synergy International of the Americas, Ltd
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
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ASIN: 0965842339 |
Book Description
COYOTE, set in the year 2003, follows Beffle, a playful middle-aged woman who manages the Ohlone Indian Casino in Carmel Valley, California, through a series of perils, deceptions, mysteries, and adventures taking place in Ohio at her 30th high school reunion, in Carmel Valley, in Las Vegas, and at Foxwoods, the Mashantucket Pequot Indians' casino in Connecticut. Throughout, Beffle, a pure Anglo, must pose as half Huron because to qualify for her job she had to tell her boss, Two Bears, she is partly Native American. COYOTE holds tightly to Beffle's point-of-view and moves along a story line close to the fault where modern Anglo life and traditional Indian life grind and fuse, in a milieu where the politics of crime, conflict, and deceit rule.
Customer Reviews:
Coyote: An Indian Casino Blues.......2001-08-02
Coyote is a kick in the pants. Richard Millerýs character Beffle, alias The Beer Fairy, changes personas and disguises like most of us change socks. In fact, many characters in this book change identities as Beffle and her erstwhile employer Two Bears roar through several American Indian casinos trying to escape a vast unnamed conspiracy that threatens to murder them.
From an Ohlone home base casino in Carmel Valley, Calif., Beffle and Two Bears plot the resurgence of American Indian culture through the pocketbooks of American consumer culture, primarily gambling, called here as in advertisements, "gaming." Miller not only places the reader on the Big Sur coast but also trails us to Las Vegas and Connecticut, while making a strong point that the motel rooms that Beffle frequents could be "anywhere USA."
Beffle and Two Bears travel to develop a scheme that will combine casinos around the country to buy back Indian land and establish a new Indian confederacy. The motel culture of the dominant culture wonýt do; perhaps the resurrection of the Indians with their respect for nature will save society. Or will it? Miller makes the reader acutely aware that casinos are sprouting in places where the deer once roamed.
Thereýs lots of background on what the dominant white culture has done to the Indians since stealing their land and Two Bears becomes an eloquent spokesman for the injustices as well as for the dreams of the tribes. His diatribes skewer our contemporary consumer culture as surely and accurately as an arrow strikes the bulls eye.
Yet thereýs something rotten in Denmark, as Shakespeare would say, when various people attempt to kill Beffle, and the pair, along with their trusty bodyguards, confront an unknown force that could be the CIA, the FBI or the Mafia. Who is trying to kill them and why? Or is anyone what they seem? And who are these sex-crazed twins and their cohorts who keep popping up to rescue Beffle at the oddest times?
Not to give away the plot, but no one is who they seem to be and the last pages of the book once again turn identities on their heads. Make an afternoon free to read this compelling story of ideals that bend back on themselves like pretzels and still hold out hope that something can change; people will triumph over their own doubts and greed and we can look to some of the beliefs of the American Indians to see us through our complex so-called civilization.
Wildly Intense.......2001-05-13
COYOTE is a swirling vortex of thoughts and ideas. It is about our mortal and immortal selves. It is about the pyramids of power who do their damnedest to control us, and inadvertently, themselves. It is about innocence and deceit. Who are the bad guys anyways? Should we be judged by what we do or why we do it? COYOTE is both thoughtful and fun, a fast-paced fiction that raises many serious issues. I truly recommend it!
It's a howl! Funny, serious, engaging........2001-02-23
Like its namesake in Native-American mythology, Miller's Coyote is playful and cunning. Its heroine, the resourceful and mysterious Beffle-who's an accomplished disguise artist-takes the reader on a coast-to-coast tour of Indian Casino gambling, that includes a stop in the nightmarish Mecca of gambling, Las Vegas. It also includes a bizarre high school reunion in the bowels of Ohio. Coyote is funny, suspensful, and serious as it looks at the history of relations between Native Americans and the Europeans who dropped by uninvited. Lots of good history wrapped in a witty, fast-paced adventure. I read it over a weekend and forwarded it to a friend who read it in a night. Terrific book.
Book Description
These Coyote tales are funny, profound, sometimes sad, and always wise. Blue Cloud's style and power have made this book a classic. These tales take coyote from his mythic beginnings to the present in stories that show his enduring vitality.
"Blue Cloud's poems are living proof that the power and beauty of the Old Way cannot be lost. . . . Blue Cloud does nothing glamorous: he speaks from his own heart and life. He is a true poet, at home in all times, everywhere." -Gary Snyder
Peter Blue Cloud is a Mohawk who now lives on the reserve in Kahnawake, Quebec. Winner of an American Book Award, he is the author of numerous collections, including Clans of Many Nations.
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The Other Side of Nowhere: Contemporary Coyote Tales
Peter Blue Cloud
Manufacturer: White Pine Pr
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
General | Native American | United States | World Literature | Literature & Fiction | Subjects | Books
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ASIN: 1877727008 |
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Coyote
Jim Linebarger
Manufacturer: Point Riders Press
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Unknown Binding
ASIN: B00072DIK0 |
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This is an excellent book for all adventurous readers........1999-02-10
Robot City is an intriguing book about the presumed future of man. It is an excellent read because it shows how people from the past viewed our future. This book was written in 1985, but is still shows a total different view of the times to come. The book takes place in the Twenty-third century, and is very mysterious. The mystery is one of the elements that makes this story great. The true identities of the main characters are not revealed until late in the saga. When you start the book, Robot City, I guarantee that you will not be able to put it down. Although this might not be one of the non-stop, exploding, shooting, books that are popular now, it is a mysterious book that will leave you hanging after every paragraph. It is amazing as the author uses his skillful writing to introduce the reader to his view of the future. There are many kinds of robots, new materials, new devices, and many more things that you had never dreamed of to discover in this excellent novel. This book is very hard to come by, and if you are lucky enough to obtain it, I highly reccomend you read it and behold the mystery that Robot City has for you to explore.
Book Description
John Stott writes, "During the last five years I seem to have lived inside the second letter of Paul to Timothy. In imagination I have sat down beside Timothy and have tried myself to hear and heed this final charge from the aging apostle . . . "On each occasion I have been impressed afresh by the timeliness of today of what the apostle writes, especially for young Christian leaders. For our era is one of theological and moral confusion, even of apostasy. And the apostle summons us, as he summoned Timothy, to be strong, brave and steadfast."
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Easy to read and apply.......2000-08-04
While both are excellent, compared to the Tyndale NT volume on the Pastorals, this (Bible Speaks Today) volume is quite different.
It has a less 'scholarly' audience, lacking baggage such as discussions of authorship and so on. Stott's style is easy going and thought provoking.
Having the text (from the Bible) in line with the commentary means it is easy to carry around as well - it is a complete package, great for reading on the train...
Well suited to personal study.
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- Full of heart-warming, delicious recipes!
- Every recipe is a winner!
- Food for the heart, soul, and family.
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Country Suppers: Simple, Hearty Fare For Family And Friends
Ruth Cousineau
Manufacturer: Morrow Cookbooks
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
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| U.S. Regional
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ASIN: 0688152236 |
Customer Reviews:
Full of heart-warming, delicious recipes!.......2007-01-28
We have tried many of the recipes in this simple-to-follow cookbook. No fancy ingredients, utensils or gadgets needed- just the good old basics used to produce favorite meals for the whole family. Delicious- from Apple-and-Onion-Stuffed Pork Chops, to Grandma's Potato Soup, Buttermilk Bread, and on through such desserts as Caramel Apple Pie, and Old-fashioned Chocolate Jumbles, the recipes are a success each time. A great gift for yourself or someone else (newlyweds, or a housewarming etc.)- it will actually be used and enjoyed!!!
Every recipe is a winner!.......1998-12-17
Every recipe that I have tried to date is a winner. The pearls of wisdom contained between recipes are entertaining and enlightening. Makes a great gift for yourself and for all your friends who enjoy being in the kitchen.
Food for the heart, soul, and family........1998-08-05
A delightful and easy to use cookbook that captures the history of country cooking and family farm life. Simple recipes from years back have been updated for a slightly more sophisticated palate, but the charm and pleasure remain. Contains some very enjoyable anecdotes from farm and country history. A very pleasant and readable cookbook. What a terrific heirloom gift!
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- 2nd Edition of the popular battery toys guide
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Collectors Guide to Battery Toys: Identification & Values (Collector's Guide to Battery Toys)
Don Hultzman
Manufacturer: Collector Books
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
General
| Antiques & Collectibles
| Home & Garden
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Reference
| Antiques & Collectibles
| Home & Garden
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Toys
| Antiques & Collectibles
| Home & Garden
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Toymaking
| Crafts & Hobbies
| Home & Garden
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| Industrial, Manufacturing & Operational Systems
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ASIN: 1574322397 |
Book Description
Over 2,000 antique battery-operated toys in this fun guide. Toys that walk, talk, drink, honk, play instruments, and do just about anything else that could be dreamed up and engineered. This book gives the number of actions the toys perform during a cycle, condition, rarity, measurements, dates, and Japanese manufacturers or Japanese distributors, including Linemar, Cragstan, Via, and Rosko. American manufacturers such as Marx, Ideal, Remco, Daisy, and Fleetline are also listed. Illustrated completely in color with more than 750 photographs. AUTHORBIO: Don Hultzman has always been a casual collector of old toys, but got really serious about the hobby when he found that repairing broken toys was just as exciting as collecting them. Besides working, raising a family, and collecting and repairing mechanical and battery-operated and wind-up toys, he also writes feature articles for toy publications as well as books on battery-operated toys. REVIEW: Toy collectors of all ages, from the Depression babies to the Baby Boomers, will find this book an informative and nostalgic trip back to those childhood memories when toys, all kinds of toys, represented the pleasant memories of growing up, along with those important and memorable occasions such as Christmas morning, birthdays, and the special holidays where toys brought out the smiles. This book is a culmination of much work and research, and compiles a vast amount of information.
Customer Reviews:
2nd Edition of the popular battery toys guide.......2002-04-03
This is the updated 2002 edition of Don Hultzman's useful volume. The 208 page, softbound book covers more than 2,000 bettery operated toys with over 750 in full color. There's a nice introduction to the collectible with an interesting history, a rarity scale and a handy trouble-shooting guide. Items are listed in alphabetical order. Each toy is rated according to rarity. Battery toy collectors will find it of interest and value.
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- A Fun Guide To Battery Toys (Batteries not included)
- A Vintage Battery-Operated Toy Bible
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Collector's Guide to Battery Toys: --Batteries Not Included : Identification & Values (Collector's Guide to Battery Toys)
Don Hultzman
Manufacturer: Collector Books
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
General
| Antiques & Collectibles
| Home & Garden
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| Antiques & Collectibles
| Home & Garden
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| Antiques & Collectibles
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ASIN: 1574320297 |
Customer Reviews:
A Fun Guide To Battery Toys (Batteries not included).......2000-06-02
This 110 page softbound book features more than 300 full color, sharp, large photos. A good introduction to the collectible is provided. Major topics include: Early Battery Toys, Later Battery Toys, How They Got Here, Who Made Them, Golden Age, Mortality Rate, Boxes and their value, Rarity Scale, Care and Repair, Trouble Shooting Guide. All items are listed alphabetically for easy reference. There are over 1,600 entries in this book. Values are shown. A great reference book.
A Vintage Battery-Operated Toy Bible.......2000-02-18
If you're looking for an identification & price guide for vintage battery-operated toys, look no further. This book contains a comprehensive listing of most of the early battery toys. It is efficiently laid out with many beautiful colorful pictures. For a quick and efficient reference, or a book that's just plain fun to look through, you can't go wrong for the price on this one.
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Beginners can easily jump right in and turn out very good-looking candles with the clearly presented instructions in this guide. Nice color photos illustrate both finished products and every step along the way as we learn how to create marbled, layered, aromatic, embedded, appliqued, chip, and several other variations of candles. Most project designs are fairly standard but are nevertheless attractive; a few are more innovative, such as the stacked candle or the lantern candle with embedded dried fruits. Additional ideas (though no instructions) are provided in the six "candle galleries"--double-page spreads showcasing themed tableaux of container, embedded, Christmas, decorated, multiwicked, and floating candles. An introductory section covers all the basics of materials and general techniques. --Amy Handy
Book Description
Make your own candles at a fraction of the cost of store-bought ones! With the help of Candle Making in a Weekend you will learn quick, easy, inexpensive and fun ways to make your own candles and decorate plain ones. 20 projects, covering a range of candle-making and decorating techniques, include how to dye wax wonderful colors, pour it into unusually shaped molds, perfume it, model with it and embed it with decorative objects. The basic techniques are very simple--the possible variations, endless. Includes lists of all the materials and equipment needed; plus colorful gallery pages showing a variety of handmade candles for adding charm to holidays, weddings, romantic dinners, bubble baths and other special times.
Customer Reviews:
An excellent basic introduction to candlemaking.......2000-04-08
After looking through stacks of books featuring floating candles, sand candles, and red white and blue beeswax cutout candles, I settled on this book for its introduction to a variety of techniques. This book answered questions I had on how to keep the wick still in votives, pouring temperature for different types of candles, how to make drip candles, and how to inlay objects. The author offers useful tricks for completing each project successfully accompanied with step by step photographs. The main thing I love about this book is that I can adapt its techniques to make my own creative projects.
Candle Making in a Weekend.......2000-04-07
Colorful and practical. This book has great ideas for decorative candles. Each idea has step by step instructions (as well as pictures so you can double check your work) for basic techniques that stand alone or can be combined with others to make more elaborate candles.
This is a book of projects. If you're looking for a history of the techniques/materials used to create these candles you won't get it. But if you want quick ideas without alot of informational interference, this is it.
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- Do not buy it from Amazon.com !
- Even if just for the photos
- Not perfect but probably the best there is nowadays
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Living in Istanbul (Living In . . .)
Manufacturer: Flammarion
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Binding: Hardcover
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ASIN: 2080135635
Release Date: 1994-06-15 |
Book Description
Istanbul has been the capital of Roman emperors, Byzantine despots, and Turkish sultans. Stretching along both sides of the Bosporus from the Sea of Marmara to the Black Sea, it occupies one of the most extraordinary geographical locations on earth. Vestiges of the diverse cultures that have flourished here-- Greek, Roman, Byzantine, and Ottoman-- survive in modern Istanbul, where different quarters are still divided by what the Byzantine poet Procopius once called a 'garland of waters.'
In this superb volume, the authors reveal the unique lifestyle and hidden splendours of Istanbul, inciting us to discover an infinite variety of charming private homes, delicate wooden yalis, and magnificent palaces on the European and Asian shores of the Bosporus. These sumptuous dwellings-- whether modern or traditional, intimate or spectacular-- are imbued with the magic of the water and light, of copper and wood, and a sophisticated combination of Eastern and Western influences.
Plunging into the daily life of the bustling city, the exotic Covered Bazaar and celebrated Egyptian Market beckon, where, after sampling the delicious local products, tired visitors may pause for a refreshing glass of tea in a sidewalk café. In the hans-- former caravan depots which now serve as workshops for traditional craftsmen-- kilims, carpets, painted tiles, and other marvelous creations abound, and the sacred art of calligraphy is still practiced.
Stunning photographs by Jérôme Darblay, specially commissioned for this volume, unveil the secrets of this ancient city, while an extensive visitor's guide to hotels, restaurants, traditional shops, museums and other attractions provides information for the discriminating traveller to discover Istanbul's thousand-and-one delights.
Customer Reviews:
Do not buy it from Amazon.com !.......2006-02-27
When i bought this item,estimated shipping time was 10-12 days. However, amazon changed the date several times at the date when they were supposed ship. They made me wait four months and at the end they've sent an e-mail saying that they can't obtain this item and they've cancelled my order. It was that easy for them ! Even now, despite that the book is unavailable, they listed the book as avaialbale in 2-3 weeks! Never buy this book from Amazon.com. I am planning to buy it from ecampus.com.
Even if just for the photos.......2005-07-02
Some of you may be looking for a book on this subject for more than good photos but I won't detail about the writing. I feel that the other review on this book has already done a good job on that. I just want to say it is a great book even if it is just for the photos. Very beautiful photographs - perfect for coffee tables, etc... I have visited Istanbul and the photos make me sick to visit again.
Not perfect but probably the best there is nowadays.......2000-06-18
For anyone under a spell of Istanbul, this is a book to have and behold. The photography is excellent if also typical of glossy coffee table books: romantised and beautiful, very - yet the images chosen cover a wide range and offer interesting and evocative - or inspiring, if you like - insights into the life in Istanbul and its settings. Visually, then, the book is a little gem (far better than another recent one, "Living in Turkey"). There are several essays included whichare of varying quality. The preface by an Ottoman princess is - on a second reading - not too bad and rather charming, while her attitude - both nostalgic and protective is as expected as, perhaps, it is befitting, too; a diary by a Turkish writer leaves one with mixed feelings and somewhat at loss as to what is at stake in it (in my opinion, it is the weakest of the essays in the book). "A Day in Istanbul" is rather matter of fact description of the city by and what there is to be seen. "Interiors" is probably what most people would expect to find in a book like this - after all, it leans heavily on interior decoration; the selection of interiors is, as expected, very biased: focusing on yalis or the more contemporary residences of the fashionable Istanbulites, Turkish or foreign - but then, most interior books do the same and this is not to say it is not pleasant to behold, only that at times the text seems little bit selfindulgent in terms of the people whose homes are shown - of course, as long as we don't know these people and their names mean nothing to us, it doesn't really matter, but I can imagine that people, say, in Istanbul might read and view the book rather differently... (also, it might be noted that the books is written by people who mostly reside someplace else than Istanbul). The only section where the text surpasses the pictures is the one about the palaces, or I felt so, as they don't really give you a sense of the buildings nor the interiors - it is a very personal selection and quite small one at that, too. The following section on "Traditions" saves much of the book anew: only, minor, drawback is that the relevant text and pictures don't manage to keep pace but are separated, at times afew pages apart. Finally, the "Rendezvous" is a pleasant, casual and intimate, retake on the city as to what to do and where to go, especially if you don't have a home in Istanbul and you have to experience the "living in Istanbul" through cafes, bars and restaurants. The last part, "Visitors guide" would have been best left out: not only does it start to turn the book - ambiguously and dissapointingly - into a guidebook, but it will also date it - no doubt, when first published, it was useful and it will be nostalgic in a hundred years' time, but in between it is bit of a letdown. Yet, in spite of its drawbacks, it still remains the best book I've found currently available on life and interiors in Istanbul. And some of my friends who know the city better than me, agree. I myself borrowed the book from a library, kept it for a month, extended it for another and then bought my own copy...
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Rankin Inlet Ceramics: Inuit Art
Darlene Coward Wight
Manufacturer: The Winnipeg Art Gallery
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ASIN: 0889152241 |
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Rankin Inlet was created in the 1950s as the first Acrtic mining operation employing indigenous, and previously nomadic, people. The mine's eventual closing resulted in significant social strife, including the death of a once thriving artistic community. The 1990s has seen a rebirth of work by younger graphic artists and sculptors the medium of clay.
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Cary Grant: A Touch of Elegance
W. G. Harris
Manufacturer: Zebra
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A touch of envy!.......2003-11-21
It's impossible to understand why such a very poorly written and long-winded diatribe could have made it to press. This book is no more than a collage of information, better written by biographers preceding Mr. Harris. Awful does not even begin to describe the book's lack of journalistic bearing. Barbed comments abound which instead of shedding light on the book's subject matter, seem to be included to ridicule its subject.
Instead of delving deeper into the life of Mr. Grant, belabors whatever industry gossip he unearths and uses this unsubstantiated information to propel paragraphs of his own personal musings. He poses rhetorical questions, which with a little bit of research on his part could have been answered factually, the rhetorical query causally becoming completely moot.
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