The SHARP TEETH OF LOVE: A NOVEL

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A young woman fleeing from her fiance, a runaway child in desperate trouble, a charming wanderer -- in a novel that embraces suspense, love, and the fantastic.

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Not great, but still very good........2002-07-19

I picked up the hardcover edition of this book simply because I liked the cover - the paperback edition's photo isn't nearly as interesting.

This book has some very dynamic, well thought-out scenes - although it does tend to flounder a bit at times. The ending is also a little too predictable and anticlimatic. But the characters are compelling and there's just enough excitement and suspense to keep the reader on edge.

I look forward to reading more of this author's work.

A Rich and Powerful Novel.......2002-03-28

Betts has to be one of the best authors to ever come out of North Carolina. Her writing has a touch of realism that is seldom matched by writers. Her wit is brilliant. Her characters are moving. The story is hypnotic. Take a look at this book. A+

Worth buying.......2001-11-29

Although it had a rough start and I wasn't immediately intrigued by the story, this book works its way up to being great. I love Betts' use of the different points of view. It adds a whole new dimension to an otherwise somewhat simplistic storyline. I thoroughly enjoyed the story, especially Paul's character. I don't know what it was that intrigued me so much about Paul.. he's just a very well written character.

Overly Optimistic, but Somehow Charming.......2001-07-24

I'm not "in love" with this book, but I certainly liked it. A sort of crunchy find-yourself-in-the-Nevada-woods narrative that borders on overly optimistic (while hiding out in the woods to escape her old life, Luna finds, naturally, a wonderful and off-beat man that just happens to live in a tent nearby. Oh, and a son of course. Who, despite his cavities, may just fit in just fine). Despite all this, however, Doris Betts managed to keep my interest with strong writing and interesting observations from the characters.

How is this not a romance novel?.......2000-12-23

The characters, the plot and the dialogue of this novel were what I'd expect to find in typical romance novel. The characters were trite: the self-absorbed fiance, the longsuffering, misunderstood woman who just needs a warm, sensitive man, the warm, sensitive man, and the loveable child-abuse victim. The writing was good, the plot a bit predictable,and it would have been fine if I had been looking in the Harlequin section.

Sex, money, and food as spiritual signposts in Doris Betts's Sharp Teeth of Love.(Critical Essay): An article from: Christianity and Literature

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Sex, money, and food as spiritual signposts in Doris Betts's Sharp Teeth of Love.(Critical Essay): An article from: Christianity and Literature
Martha Greene Eads
Manufacturer: Conference on Christianity and Literature
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This digital document is an article from Christianity and Literature, published by Conference on Christianity and Literature on September 22, 2004. The length of the article is 8798 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: Sex, money, and food as spiritual signposts in Doris Betts's Sharp Teeth of Love.(Critical Essay)
Author: Martha Greene Eads
Publication: Christianity and Literature (Refereed)
Date: September 22, 2004
Publisher: Conference on Christianity and Literature
Volume: 54 Issue: 1 Page: 31(19)

Article Type: Critical Essay

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Customer Reviews:

Good Collection and Fresh Air.......2002-11-04

I really like short stories and I think there aren't enough of them published so I'm always glad when a book of short stories I haven't read in magazines comes out.

Letting other authors in your world can be asking for heaps of trouble. Here it really works out well. I'll risk heresy and state that I think Lackey had been getting stale and a book of fresh viewpoints into her mythos is a great thing that can only help future works. There are tales here that are absolutely Valdemaran yet probably could never have been written by Ms. Lackey herself. This only strengthens her world considerably.

To me, every tale here rang true to what Valdemar is about with nothing throwing me out of the story by being obviously wrong. Quality varies of course, but I don't think any story would be worse than mediocre, and most are above average and some first rate tales.

The short story is quite well suited to providing a look at the other corners of Valdemar that aren't royal family, or top herald related and these do so superbly. These new voices may have even inspired the better quality Exile's Honor which was just published.

If you enjoy short stories, if you enjoy Valdemar, pick these up. Allow yourself to believe that other people can write in this universe as well as the creator and you'll be in for a pleasant treat. Ms. Lackey deserves kudos for allowing others into her world, and doing such a fine job of picking good stories that fit into her world yet reveal more.

It was okay.......2001-11-24

I thought about 1/2, maybe 3/4 of these stories were good, and worth the read, but some fell flat in my opinion. Maybe they were just too short, but I found a few boring, and without the "tone" of Valdemar (or maybe it's just MLs writing) that I've come to adore. If you've got the time, give it a try, but don't strain yourself to get at it.

Lackey Lets Others In Her Sandbox.......2001-09-19

... and it makes for a lovely book! Honestly, I'd been finding Mercedes Lackey's own Valdemar books to be getting repetitive. It's to the point where I can pick one up (say, Brightly Burning) and go, 'Ok, he's going to be Chosen, she's going to have a Lifebond with HIM, and those two over there are going to have catastrophic mental Gifts that they have to fight to master.' Predictable. Still affecting, I must admit - nobody can make me cry like Lackey - but boring.

This book is not like this. Why? Because other authors were let in to play with Ms. Lackey's toys, and it's an enchanting work. Lots of short stories set in the Valdemar universe, each exploring some small aspect that Lackey hasn't focussed upon yet. One thing that sucks me into fantasy worlds like nothing else is the feeling that so many OTHER stories could be being told than the one the author has chosen. This book proves Valdemar has this potential.

If only Ms. Lackey could write Valdemar stories like these, instead of her (now-standard) Tayledras/Herald/etc moony lovefests about Grand Quests and World-Changing Events, I'd buy a lot more of them in hardcover. As it is, I hope she lets folks into her playground again, for another similar volume.

Fairly decent.......2000-09-18

This was a collection I think really only meant for true Valdemar fans. You definately needed background in the Valdemar world in order for these stories to make sense. But if you are familiar with Lackey's Valdemar series, this is a must buy. It provides some background on a few little tidbits on the real novels, and also some entertaining short stories. Not much "depth" to them, but what do you expect, they're short stories.

What can I say, all Valdemar books are good!.......2000-06-25

This is a collection of stories about people in Valdemar. The stories, naturally, lack depth (that is why they are SHORT stories!), but they are good. This is a great book for those of you who are (like me!) impatiently awaiting more Heralds of Valdemar books to come out! It's definately an enjoyable read, and enough to tide you over until another novel comes out. If I could have, I would have given this book 4 and a half stars, but I decided to round it down because this is definately not my favorite book in the Valdemar series, but it is worthy of the read if you're a fan!

Sword of Ice : And Other Tales of Valdemar

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Sword of Ice : And Other Tales of Valdemar

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Binding: Mass Market Paperback
ASIN: B000GRME0Q

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So there's this big hunk of rock hurtling through space, see? And it just might be on a collision course with earth. Now, the authorities are skeptical at first, mind you. But thanks to evidence amassed by plucky scientists, they eventually relent (although too late to do much about it) and recognize the impending disaster for what it is. Rock meets earth. Earth meets rock. Panic and calamity ensue.

Forgive him the by-now terribly hackneyed premise, and you'll actually find that the able James P. Hogan has infused this Armageddon scenario du jour with some novel science. The pluckiest of Hogan's plucky scientists are the Kronians, brainy colonists from Saturn's satellites, who try, along with like-minded earthlings, to persuade others that Athena, a white-hot comet ejected from Saturn's core, threatens to cook the earth on a near-miss. And along the way, we get treated to some neat, eye-opening theories, among them that the earth may have orbited Saturn as recently as the Pliocene--with giant humans rubbing shoulders with titanotheres--and that Venus may have been spit out by Jupiter just a few thousand years ago. The workmanlike action in Cradle of Saturn is typical disaster-flick fare (although with more politicking than car chases), but it's these ideas that make the book worthwhile. That, and the fact that at no point does Bruce Willis attempt to blow Athena up. --Paul Hughes

Book Description

"THAT PLANET HAS NO RIGHT TO BE THERE!"

Among the Saturnian moons, farsighted individuals, working without help or permission from any government, have established a colony. They call themselves the Kronians, after the Greek name for Saturn. Operating without the hidebound restrictions of bureaucratic Earth, the colony is a magnet, attracting the best and brightest of the home world, and has been making important new discoveries. But one of their claims -- that they have found proof that the Solar System has undergone repeated cataclysms, and as recently as a few thousand years ago -- flies in the face of the reigning dogma, and is under attack by the scientific establishment.

Then the planet Jupiter emits a white-hot protoplanet as large as the Earth, which is hurtling sunwards like a gigantic comet that will obliterate civilization....

Customer Reviews:

Velikovskian.......2006-02-24

I found this to be one of the best book's that I have ever read. Hogan puts together a great storyline with convincing scientific ideas. He challenges the reader to think for themselves and not just to accept what they are told because the "experts" have told it to them. He also points out many flaws with society and presents possibilities of a change. While any closeminded person would find this book ridiculous and very bad, anyone that is willing to think that the way it is may not be the best way will find it interesting, if not enthralling. I also have read two of the reference books that Hogan put in the back of Cradle of Saturn. I've read both Worlds in Collision and Ages in Chaos by Immanuel Velikovsky. I find he has presented his theory with very much fact behind it and those that argued against it haven't used much fact. James P. Hogan does an excellent job of mixing real life science with a fictional story line to create an awesome book.

good application of a story to real events.......2005-02-21

This book really did make me think on a few of the things that "could" actually happen in the universe. It also gives a good presentation of what Immanuel Velikovsky tried to tell about in his book, "worlds in collision". Hogan goes as far as to show how stagnate and closed-minded our scientific community has become. Hogan's characters, while relativly flat to begin with, begome very developed towards the end. This is a good book for the sci-fi theorist.

Science Fiction is SPECULATIVE Fiction.......2003-08-06

Remembering that Science Fiction should more properly be called Speculative Fiction (from Larry Niven), this book meets the criteria very well. Hogan puts a readable and interesting tale around the question "What if Velikovsky was right?" If you like stories that explore different ideas that make your mind work somewhat, you should enjoy this one. If you decide that all existing scientific theories are wrong, or right, based on this book, you are being as closed minded as Hogan's "establishment" scientific bad guys. Treat this one as a good read exploring, literally, earthshattering ideas and handle the scientific arguments by looking at source documentation, (some of which Hogan was nice enough to reference in the paperback), not relying on this fiction book, and you'll enjoy "Cradle of Saturn".

Bizarre non-science Fiction.......2002-10-20

I bought this book in an airport bookstore between connecting flights. I had not read about the book but generally have liked Hogan's works since he is a good writer and has enough science to create some interesting fiction. The book was tremedously disappointing. The idea that Earth was one of Saturn's moons until as recently as the Jurassic Era and was then blown somehow to its present orbit just makes no sense. Even if you bought the argument that warmth radiated from Saturn was enough to get life started on satellite Earth as it orbited Saturn, what sustained life during what would have been tens if not hundred's of years of interplanetary drifting by the orphaned Earth until it settled into its present orbit? The idea that Jupiter somehow ejected what became Venus from its own mass in the past 10,000 years is equally preposterous. The energy to hurle the mass of Venus out of Jupiter's gravity well would be astronomical. Hogan's superficial reference to Jupiter's known role as a protostar at during the formation of the solar system is really hoaky. Enjoyable SF requires some suspension of belief. This book requires suspension of intelligence.

Cradle of Saturn is stillborn.......2002-08-01

Science Fiction is, by the very title, supposed to have at least a bit of real science to it, and James Hogan usually lives up to that custom rather well. In this book, however, he disinters the hoariest of pseudoscience, that of Immanuel Velikovsy, who in a series of truly awful best-sellers several decades ago sent planets ricocheting around the solar system rather like billiard balls, thereby accounting for all sorts of ancient history. As a practicing geologist, I found "Cradle of Saturn" to violate everything we know to be true about earth history, and to be preachy and righteous about it to boot. I found I could not enjoy the story when the background was so profoundly antiscience and factually incorrect - suspension of disbelief was quite impossible. That said, if you can ignore or even ignore this outer fringe worldview, the story itself was gripping.

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Cradle of Saturn Carton
James Patrick Hogan
Manufacturer: Baen Books
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 0671754866

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Reclaiming the Sensual.......2005-12-21

Kay's passion for life is perfectly expressed through her writing of Sacred Link. As Kay journeys with the Hetakas, her Peruvian Shaman grandparents, she is trained to observe every nuance of her senses, which she intimately shares without judgment.

She captured my attention by the way her writing mirrors life, by the way her words reflect multiple levels of meaning. I have returned to the pages of this book many times and received different messages and deeper meaning with each re-read. Kay is an amazing storyteller--she is the wise woman who sits by the fire.

As both a woman and a seeker of knowledge, I can honestly say that this book has taught me the importance of reclaiming the sensual in all our lives. I'm talking about an awareness or a recognition of something, not the lewd and unfavorable enjoyments indoctrinated by our culture.

Kay teaches us to pay attention to what we experience through our faculties because it is in the smallest of details that we find meaning, purpose, and guidance. I look forward to many re-interpretations.

Pamela Tiller-Ervin

Evocative and controversial with brush strokes of the extraordinary.......2005-11-04

An adventure into what remains hidden and unspoken in our culture, Kay Whitaker steps way beyond the ordinary to invite us into forgotten dimensions of who we are as People of the Earth. Exploring our innate links to life itself, Sacred Link is a sweeping continuation of the story of her apprenticeship with Domano and Chea Hetaka, elders from Peru, who sought her out to pass on the ancient shamanic knowledge of Ka Ta See, or living in balance from the heart. I have read this book many times since it was in manuscript form, and I am always amazed how much more I get out of it each time I pick it up. Kay knows how to tell a story and make it jump off the pages as if the events were happening right in front of you. Her story is a gripping one and it touches the heart and all the cells of the body. There is great authenticity of hope, love, healing, and scope in her words. If you want to awaken the pleasures and vastness of life, Sacred Link will not let you down.

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I died and went to Heaven

We Just Called Them "Sliders"

By the Sackful: A Scrapbook with Recipes from 85 Years of White Castle Craving
White Castle
Manufacturer: Favorite Recipes Press (FRP)
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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Selling 'em by the Sack: White Castle and the Creation of American Food

ASIN: 097662530X
Release Date: 2005-09-30

Product Description

If White Castle is more than just a burger to you, you ll love this memory book of vintage photos, Craver memories, and inventive and delicious recipes created by Cravers like yourself. The key ingredient in each recipe is ten White Castle hamburgers! Best of all, proceeds from By the Sackful will support Turkeys 4 America!

Customer Reviews:

I died and went to Heaven.......2007-04-05

Oh, yes! A bookful of surprisingly creative and nearly totally delicious recipes featuring the perfect food, White Castle hamburgers. [I say "nearly" because I think I actually saw a recipe in the book that included something unholy like asparagus. That is going way too far!]

God created White Castle hamburgers and then said, "OK, I've achieved perfection. I'm done."

Man, in his constant quest to be god-like, has sought to improve on perfection. Improving on perfection may not be possible, but using the perfect food in a variety of different ways is both entertaining and delicious. While working one's way through 85 years of White Castle recipes, going from the Brew-Pub Cheese and Beer Soup to the Garden Casserole, from China to Mexico by way of India, you develope the fervent desire to live long enough to try all of them.

Then, I will be ready to truly die and go to Heaven, as long as I get to take a sackful with me.

We Just Called Them "Sliders".......2006-03-18

I grew up in Chicago and my high school was right across the street from a White Castle restaurant. That was many, many years ago and I live hundreds of miles away now. This book brought back fond memories for me. I also never knew that there were actual recipes with White Castle hamburgers as ingredients. It is amazing. I would trade some of the recipes for more nostalgia but otherwise it is a very entertaining little book.

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Boring

Wow!!!

More Stars Please!!

Crazy Quilt Decor
Marsha Michler , and J. Marsha Michler
Manufacturer: Krause Publications
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0873497651

Book Description

J. Marsha Michler, the leading designer and author in the area of crazy quilting, now joins the popular quilting technique with home décor. Quilters will follow her innovative techniques and step-by-step instructions for creating 30 crazy quilt home décor projects in popular themes such as Oriental, Victorian, Folk art, Country, Western and Whimsical.

Featuring an excellent selection of projects for the home, including small quilts, window treatments, chair and table covers, pillows, baskets, picture frames, and lampshades, this book is well worth the investment. Quilters will learn several methods of crazy quilting, including topstitch appliqué, confetti piecing, the antique method, one-layer topstitch appliqué, the heirloom method, the collage method and the stained glass method.

-30 projects join crazy quilting and home decorating -Step-by-step instructions and color photos and illustrations -Innovative new techniques and embellishments

Customer Reviews:

Boring.......2006-06-19

For me, this book was a snooze. I think the question is "can someone really write a book on this topic". I guess, according to other readers on this site, the answer is yes, but personally, I didn't see anything in this book that was new and inspiring and most of the project ideas don't look that good in fiber craft anyway...frames, mirrors, vases, buckets, coasters, napkin rings-all of these items are better decorated in more durable mediums (clay. wood, paint, etc).
The other ideas (pillows, wall hangings, throws, and totes) are pretty ordinary and the only projects I saw worth noting (the curtain and pull ornament... were shown in unattractive designs.
Of course, this is purely subjective. Other people liked this book, but I did not.
I don't think it is practical to use crazy patchwork quilting in heavy-handed decorating,period. It is just too much.
Other the other hand, if the author had tried a different approach to presenting the material, it would of been a lot better. Instead of offering chapter headings like asian, western, and whimsical themes, the writer could of taken this book in the direction of seasonal decorating like for the holidays and special events. Patchwork does look interesting if used as a accent and if projects were shown for holiday items such as tablecloths, ornaments, chair covers, advent calenders, and centerpieces, this could of been a good book. Other projects that I would of liked to see are items for baby showers, birthdays, and weddings.

I just didn't find this book to be very useful. Just my opinion.

Wow!!!.......2005-04-21

Marsha Michler's groundbreaking new Crazy Quilt Décor is a must-have for quilters and decorators! Beautifully photographed and with complete, detailed instructions, it takes the art of quilting beyond the domain of ho-hum blankets to a limitless array of decorative items - vases, coasters, mirrors, baskets, purses, bathmats... all genuine works of art that would enliven and enhance any home. Ms. Michler's use of color, form, materials and pattern is simply stunning, her sense of whimsy absolutely delightful. There is an innate cheerfulness in her creations that just makes you want to smile. If you're not a quilter and just like decorating, get this book and find a quilter!

More Stars Please!!.......2005-04-21

This is a ten star book suitable for beginners as well as master quilters with its easy to follow, detailed instructions and patterns. Crazy Quilt Decor is packed cover to cover with clever one-of-a-kind projects which are beautifully photographed in full-color. This is a wonderful starter book for someone just trying their hand at Crazy quilting since there are many small projects to make such as a pillow or wall hanging. Overflowing with imaginative ideas and lots of great information, Marsha Michler's Crazy Quilt Decor is an awesome addition to any craft or quilting library. I highly recommend it.

Nina Engelman <><

Book Description

This concise book delivers superb coverage of how to design and make garments ranging from evening dresses to sleepwear. KEY TOPICS: This book contains special sections on pattern-making for men's, boys', and girls' clothing, plus many useful tools such as a checklist for completing patterns and design inspiration sheets. Includes important discussions about the use of Computer Assisted Design (CAD), and features a new appendix that includes a list of computer software currently being used in today's fashion market. For every future professional in the apparel or fashion industry.

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Very Helpful.......2007-02-12

I needed this book for a Flat Pattern class that I'm taking, and this book has been so helpful in explaining with step-by-step guides how to alter basic style into anything that I want. This book is very helpful for people who are interested in becoming fashion designers. You must know how to alter clothes and what your end result will look like. I highly recomend this book.

basic.......2006-07-03

The book starts with the assumption that the reader already has a "commercial basic pattern that has previously been altered to fit the individual". (found in the introduction) To that effect, it commences to show the reader how to ALTER the pattern into different styles to suit the reader. It's not meant to show you how to create a pattern from scratch. Compared to other books I checked out at the library, this was very concise with easy to follow illustrations. I thought it was a great book because it really aided me in making my own patterns. I'm pretty petite, so it's hard to find patterns in my size. Once I found a junior pattern that fit me (which was insanely hard), I used the book to alter the dimensions to create other looks that I would otherwise not be able to find commercial patterns for.

Incidentally a good book for making patterns from scratch is "Basic Pattern Skills For Fashion Design." It starts off using the drape method to get the pattern then proceeds to the flat method for alterations.

I liked learning pattern making with this book........2005-10-10

I liked learning pattern making with this book. It doesn't illustrate how to draft a pattern from scratch like some other books, my favorite being Dorothy Moore's book for that. I used the eighth scale patterns in the book, made a zillion of them, and used those little patterns for "pattern labs" for each example and each style. I took out the spiral binding and put it in a big three ring binder and taped my pattern over each completed style with drafting tape. I learned slash and spread and the pivoting method with great ease thanks to this book.

Not what you think........2003-07-10

This book is written from the viewpoint that you already have a perfectly fitting bodice pattern, which you created from a store bought pattern. It gives you different style ideas, but no detailed step-by-step instructions. For instance, they tell you to remove the waist dart by combining it with the side dart.They show you a drawing, but no detailed instructions. I've been making patterns for 6 years, and I remember starting out totally confused about the whole moving darts issue. It took me an entire school semester to figure it out. This book is confused. It makes you design using store bought patterns (beginners stuff), then gives you vague directions that only a professional could understand. Don't waste you money.

Beginners Bible.......2002-07-15

I received this book when I was first beginning to experiment in drafting my own patterns, and I will tell you that this book is worth every penny if you want to be a fashion designer or just want to sew your own clothing ideas. Excellent for beginners, as it is more pattern manipulation (changing a commercial -store bought- pattern to your own design, very easy). If you are quite advanced (ie.Already know how to change patterns) this might not be the best book for you, as you might find it a little elementary to your knowledge, but can be a great reference from time to time when you are trying to remember how to change those pesky bust darts into a mid-yoke.
A must have for all who dare to push yourselfs beyond the boundaries of the boring old Simplicity's and Vogue's!!

Clear-cut Pattern Making by the Flat-pattern Method

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Clear-cut Pattern Making by the Flat-pattern Method
Mary Gorgen Wolfe
Manufacturer: John Wiley & Sons Inc
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Binding: Spiral-bound

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Pattern Making by the Flat Pattern Method (Fourth Edition)

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Pattern Making by the Flat Pattern Method (Fourth Edition)
Norma R. Hollen
Manufacturer: Burgess Publishing Co.
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Spiral-bound
ASIN: B000HGXYS2

Pattern Making By the Flat- Pattern Method Third Edition

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Pattern Making By the Flat- Pattern Method Third Edition
Norma R. Hollen
Manufacturer: Burgess Publishing Co
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000L8G7LM

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Pattern Making by the Flat-Pattern Method

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Binding: Paperback
ASIN: 0023561408

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Pattern Making By the Flat-Pattern Method
Norma R. Hollen and Carolyn J. Kundel
Manufacturer: MacMillan & Co LTD
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Spiral-bound
ASIN: B000LZJ4D8

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Pattern Making by the Flat-Pattern Method
Carolyn J. Kundel Norma R. Hollen
Manufacturer: Macmillan Pub Co
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Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000O8OXL0

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Pattern Making by the Flat-Pattern Method
Norma R. Hollen
Manufacturer: Prentice Hall
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000O8RH7W

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PATTERN MAKING BY THE FLAT-PATTERN METHOD.
Norma R. & Carolyn J. Kundel. Hollen
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ASIN: B000WQXV62

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Not up to my expectation

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Big disappointment

Total disappointment

Town & Country Elegant Entertaining (Town & Country)
Francine Maroukian , and The Editors of Town & Country
Manufacturer: Hearst
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Binding: Paperback

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Town & Country sets the standard for gracious living, and this most elegant guide to entertaining shows how to make any occasion unforgettable. Each stunning photo is an inspiration: every table looks beautiful, every dish delicious, every decoration exquisite. Whether the plans include a formal dinner, relaxed buffet, cocktail party, open house, or outdoor event, these ideas plus loving, careful planning will ensure success. Here are basic guidelines for being a good host and advice on finding the approach that’s right for you and appropriate to the celebration. Inside stories from those renowned for their entertaining abilities reveal how they make people feel comfortable and get them to mingle, how they handle the cooking and decorating, and how they stay cool and collected through it all.
The author lives in Philidelphia, PA.

Customer Reviews:

Not up to my expectation.......2007-04-04

I don't find this book inspiring or imaginative as I expect more than just presentation or party organization. My other 23 books fare better that this one.
In fact I feel annoyed when looking at the photographs. Many of them are deliberately made out of focus (which is the trend for food photography at the moment), but this is not always appropriate for table settings as we want to see the setting/place in balance. blurry effects look worse for the ambience when elegance and harmony are supposed to be more apparent.
Would I still buy magazines/books published by Town and Country ? I would, but I will be more selective and careful, as good reputation does not always guarantee satisfaction.

Very helpful.......2006-09-02

I thought that this book was very helpful and gave a lot great ideas. I was not disappointed at all.

Big disappointment.......2004-02-25

I ordered this book sight unseen, based on the reputation of Town and Country magazine for a high taste level and sophistication. I was very disappointed and have returned the book. The photos are uninspiring, and the text elementary. On the other hand, if you need to know that when you receive an invitation to a party you should respond, and if you need to know that you should place forks to the left of a place setting and the knives and spoons to the right of a place setting, maybe you would like this book.

Total disappointment.......2003-12-04

I saw this book advertised in Town and Country magazine, and when I was not able to find it locally, I ordered it sight unseen. I expected it to be a sophisticated and lovely book, based on Town and Country's reputation and taste level. I plan to return the book. I would be embarrassed to give it as a gift, it is so ordinary and mediocre. Even the photographs are uninspiring. However, if you need to know that when you receive an invitation, you should reply to the hostess, or if you need to know that the flatware is placed at the place setting in the order in which it is used (with the forks to the left and the spoons and knives to the right), maybe you would like this book. You'll find lots of other entertaining books FAR superior.........for example the book of a couple years ago, At Home with Carolyne Roehm, is still at the top of the pile! Forget about ordering this book. Save your money.

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Not what it should have been.......2000-08-03

I've always been a fan or Mr Ferrara, from the early days. And this is the first time that I had seen a book about him, I bought it, and started to read it. The first chapter is amazing, telling of the struggle to get his films made, the casting problems, and the major battle that he has had with the censors for many years, it gave a good insight into the life of Abel. Sadly though, these first 36 pages were the only decent pages in this book, the remaining 150 or so pages are nothing more than lengthy synopsises for his movies, telling very scene, every story line, and for anyone who has seen his films, they already know the story line, and anyone who hasn't seen all his work (me included) we don't really want to know everything that happened (as im sure one day ill get to see the films) What this book would have been better doing is following Abel's life, telling us more about the making of the films, telling us the problems that he had during them, rather than telling us what we can see on a video cassette. First chapter, fantastic, borrow it, don't buy it. Unless you are willing to pay full prince for only thirty six decent pages.

Stuart Bannerman UK Bannerman.twelve@virgin.net

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