Time of the Butcherbird (African Writers)

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Time of the Butcherbird (African Writers)
Alex La Guma
Manufacturer: Heinemann
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ASIN: 0435907581

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Hlangeni's people must be moved to a Bantustan from the land near an arid town in the South African Karoo for the benefit of mining interests.

Literatur als Quelle des Fremdverstehens: Eine Untersuchung ausgewahlter sudafrikanischer Romane der 70er und 80er Jahre (European university studies. Series XIV, Anglo-Saxon language and literature)

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Literatur als Quelle des Fremdverstehens: Eine Untersuchung ausgewahlter sudafrikanischer Romane der 70er und 80er Jahre (European university studies. Series XIV, Anglo-Saxon language and literature)
Sabine Rauer
Manufacturer: P. Lang
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Binding: Unknown Binding

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ASIN: 3631305796

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Whether they came at him in committee, cult, or carnival, no nemesis was a match for Marvel's highest-ranking horror hero! With some of the most scintillating supernaturalism served out by the seventies! Guest-starring the hero who goes with everything, Spider-Man! Introducing Topaz of Witches! Plus: the deeds of Dracula, the transformation of Tigra, and more! Collecting Marvel Spotlight #2-4, Werewolf By Night #1-21, Marvel Team-Up #12, Tomb Of Dracula #18, Giant-Size Creatures #1.

Customer Reviews:

Where Wolf? There Wolf!.......2006-11-10

The basics is this: A young man turns 18 and becomes a werewolf. Like the Hulk, he happens to save the day while fighting the beast within. As a bonus, Dracula shows up to cause trouble. Overall, this is a good collection of a forgotten hero. If you like Werewolves, then buy this book.

I like this a lot........2006-09-15

I like this. It's all about a guy who turns into a werewolf but he fights badguys while he's a wolf. It's a must have for werewolf fans.

Where wolf? There wolf!.......2006-05-11

In the early `70s, Marvel had a small line of horror comics that supplemented their superhero line. Most significant - and the best in the bunch - was Tomb of Dracula. Although other reviewers seem to look on it more favorably, to me, Werewolf by Night seems only significant in its mediocrity.

Werewolf by Night follows Jack Russell, who, upon his eighteenth birthday, inherits the family curse of becoming a wolfman during the three nights of the full moon. (Perhaps he could have had a hint of his canine leanings based on the fact he seemed to be named after the Jack Russell terrier.) During his time as a werewolf, Jack becomes savage and has sub-human intelligence; although murderous, he winds up rarely killing innocent people. Most of the issues deal with Jack's quest to free himself of the curse while various low-rent villains either try to stop him or use him for their own ends. Jack is also concerned about his sister Lissa, who will eventually come under the curse herself.

Why does Werewolf by Night fail to be interesting? The standout reason is Jack himself, who is a rather dull character, with the few supporting characters being rather flat as well. Even as a werewolf, he is not all that exciting; initially, he can hardly hold his own against normal people. Also, generally the writing is weak. Many of the early stories have the villain vanquished by a freak event, rather than through the skills of the werewolf.

In later issues, Jack must contend with Baron Thunder and the Committee as well as an intrepid detective on the hunt for a werewolf; both of these storylines extend over quite a few issues but wrap up so abruptly you get the feeling the writers got bored and just wanted to end things. I was also not very impressed with the art; maybe its just the transfer to black and white, but it just didn't work for me; as an example, when characters sweat, they look more like they're melting.

Although rarely awful, Werewolf by Night also is rarely good. Compared to other Marvel comics from the same era, this one only stands out in its banality. I recommend this book for Essentials completists only; if you're of a casual reader, go elsewhere (such as Tomb of Dracula).

A must buy for Werewolf by Night fans!.......2006-02-25

This book contains all of the essential stories that made Werewolf by Night a thrilling, memorable read at the time it was published. It also contains none of the weird, melodramatic and rather boring stories that eventually killed the series off entirely.

These are the stories that made the original comic a unique, heart-stopping masterpiece about the struggle in all of us to define what it is that makes us human. In many ways, this collection represents the finest werewolf fiction ever written.

Good stuff! Ploog's art is spectacular. Color would only get in the way........2006-02-12

"Essential Werewolf by Night Vol. 1" is a fine addition to Marvel's Essentials line. The book reprints the earliest stories from Marvel Spotlight, continues onto the character's own series for 21 issues, and also throws in three stories from other sources (Marvel Team-Up, Dracula and Giant-Sized Creatures). All in all, it amounts to 27 issues of "Werewolf by Night".

The set-up is your basic werewolf story that you might be familiar with from old Lon Chaney movies. In this case, the werewolf-ism is an hereditary curse that kicks in when young Jack Russell turns 18. What ensues is a classic coming of age story with the supernatural mixed in, as Jack learns about his history, encounters a series of strange friends and foes, and searches for the mystical Darkhold.

Other than the cringe-inducing pun of a character name (Jack Russell--yikes!), "Werewolf by Night" features beautiful art by Michael Ploog in the first bunch of issues. When I started the first story and saw the first Ploog panel, featured a shadowy figure walking through a rundown streat with overturned trash cans and such, I knew I was glad that this is a black and white volue. The printing here is just sharp enough to allow Ploog's majestic work to shine through without color to get in the way. Ploog IS one of the greats, and that kind of artist is good enough that their line-work triggers your imagination to put the color in automatically. There is very solid work by legendary pros like Gene Colan, Gil Kane (!) and Tom Sutton, but Ploog is the star and the selling point of this collection. They illustrates stories written by Gerry Conway (of current Law & Order: CI fame), Roy Thomas, Mike Friederich, Doug Moench, Len Wein and Marv Wolfman (later to be the legendary writer of "Crisis on Infinite Earths" for DC, but with his last name, this assignment was a natural).

The quality does fall off a bit after Ploog leaves. The other artists are great creators, legends even, but Ploog defined the look of the series in such a way that it just wasn't the same without him. Similarly, the musical chairs scripting duties hurt the dramatic flow of the series immensely. Like a lot of "mid-major" Marvel books, there is a period here where no one knew quite what to do with ol' Jack.

I enjoyed most of the stories. The Dracula crossover/showdown seemed to inject new life into the series late, and the Spidey teamup provides a nice, mainstream final statement for this volume.

Recommended!

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Just OK

wonderful

more than great sex scenes...

Timeless Tales review

Lucavarious
Stephanie Burke
Manufacturer: Ellora's Cave
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 1843604469

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Lucavarious. Leader of the Vampesi. Sexy. Erotic. Dangerous. Only he can ignite the passions in his promised mate, Dark. Dark. Leader of the Wolfen Clans. Innocent. Exotic. Frightened. Only she can ease the passions in her promised mate, Lucavarious. Vampesi. The word alone strikes terror into the hearts of the beings left on earth after the war of the Supernatural. They are the legendary monsters, the creatures of legend, and Dark's only hope. Wolfen. The name alone sends what remaining Humans are left on earth racing for protection and the Vampesi preparing for war. The Contract. A plan to unite the two warring races. Through Dark's marriage to... Lucavarious.

Customer Reviews:

Just OK.......2005-09-24

I have been reading books on erotica for about two years. I did not care for this book, I felt it could have been written better. This book is about a woman who is a wolfen and a man who
is a vampire. The two are to be joined because of a contract. They get together and have mind blowing sex( if you know what I mean)). They also have a woman name BB in the book, BB stands for bloodbank. Original right? The book has some twist that could hold your interest. The book has good and evil and two kinds of vampires. I do not think this book is well written like Lora Leighs wolf breeds.

wonderful.......2005-02-20

I just loved Lucavarious!He was very unique amongst his kind and was often tender, caring and funny, yet frightening in his concern and protectiveness of Dark. Very steamy!!A keeper and I will be reading anything else by S. Burke.

more than great sex scenes..........2003-10-08

This book has a great story! It isn't just sex scenes. In fact all of Stephanie Burkes books have great stories. I highly recommend this book or any of her books to anybody who likes something a little bit out of the norm or accepted!

Timeless Tales review.......2003-09-15

By TT reviewer Hunter McKenna

Dark is a Wolfen female, who runs to Lucavarious (Luca), a Vampesi, to fulfill a promise from her dying parents. A marriage contract has been drawn up between the two factions. Someone is out to stop the marriage and when that fails, Dark becomes the target. Dark is getting to know her husband, helping her people, and learning about the Vampesi people.

Luca is 400 years old and Dark is twenty-something. It is interesting to watch his patience with her. Dark, being Wolfen, naturally is in heat. Poor Luca. He gets bruises all over trying to keep up with her in bed, but he's not complaining. Her comment is that Luca is the best in that department, so why wouldn't she go back for more.

LUCAVARIOUS is a wonderful story. I started reading it late the first night and was up until 5am, when my eyes started getting blurry, and I could no longer see the screen. I didn't want it put it down. I hope there are men out there with Luca's charisma and humor. There are two lines of Luca's that I love, one being "Your walking vibrator with fangs awaits your every command, Lady", and the second is... Women were strange creatures and better dealt with on a full stomach, with a clear head, and an owner's manual to figure them out. I think I will put these lines in big bold font on my wall. They made me smile everytime I read them.

Ms Burke's one liners and witty segments are priceless. The secondary character of Luca's cousin, Omnubius, has you shaking your head at his antics. I look forward to when we get to see more of cousin Omnubius and BB.

Anyone who likes Vampires, Wolves, or just plain romance should get LUCAVARIOUS, you won't be disappointed. I'm looking ahead to reading more by this talented author. LUCAVARIOUS is a keeper.

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Dhyani Ywahoo is a member of the traditional Etowah Band of the Eastern Tsalagi (Cherokee) Nation. Trained by her grandparents, she is the twenty-seventh generation to carry the ancestral wisdom of the Ywahoo lineage. Charged with the duty to rekindle the fire of clear mind and right relationship in these changing times, she is a guide to all who walk the Beauty Road. In her first book she shares with readers these precious oral teachings of her people. Voices of Our Ancestors teaches practical ways of transforming obstacles to happiness and good relationships, fulfilling one's life purpose, manifesting peace and abundance, and renewing the planet. It includes meditations; healing rituals; instructions for working with crystals; and teachings on how to practice generosity and harmony. According to the ancient Native American calendar, we have recently entered a new cycle of Thirteen Heavens, a new age in which we have the opportunity to let go of aggression and fear and begin to live a life of enlightened consciousness. With a voice that is powerful, prophetic, and compassionate, Dhyani Ywahoo calls on us to become "Peacekeepers" in our hearts and in the world.

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voices of our ancestors.......2007-09-25

Almost like being in class, around the sacred fire. hearing the wisdom of my indigenous ancestors.

WOW .......2007-01-04

Dhyani Ywahoo' s teachings in this book cover it all. It's a combination of east and west, quantum physics, Malayan. It's the best book I've ever read which gives hope for our future.
She does have a Native American way of speaking and it's not easily understood at first. However if one keeps picking it up at different times in their life, you'll get what you need.
It's a bible.

Makes You Sicker than the Flu................2005-01-07

The novel (and I mean novel as in a fictional story) Voices of Ancestors will make you sick to your stomach if you know anything about Cherokee, or any "Native American," teachings. The author's constant generalizations, like the "Indian voice can bring rain" -or something to that effect, is really weird. Gee, I'm half "Indian" and I can't go outside and make it rain, too bad. But really, the mixture of buddhism, "newage" crystal magic, and minute elements of Cherokee teachings mislead readers into thinking that all the information presented in this book is Cherokee practice. I could not read this entire story because most of it is false and it just made me sad and angry. I can't believe that people can be so gullable and misinformed that they believe that anything that claims to be "Indian" really is. This book should not even be allowed to be sold, that's how false it is. Maybe it is because of books like these that people do not have any clue who the Cherokee, and the hundreds of other nations, really are. So, this author's broad generalizations that all "Indians" are the same, that we are all in harmony with nature, that we all can do this magical stuff just naturally, are sickening and in no way do they represent anyone but the author. I am an individual with free will (in other words I am human), nature does not rule my life (Indians have difficulty finding time to recycle too), and I do not have special magical powers that allow me to control my environment or the natural world. Ywahoo is a fruad, and you can find proof of this. I am not going to say thank you, just regretfully a reader. P.S. -It is impossible to rate this book as zero stars, but if I could I would.

much more than new age dribble.......2004-01-27

very very interesting book. granted it has its share of grandiose conclusions or assumptions. many rituals and other defining instruments. but the heart and soul of this book is beautiful. it could have been the timing of when i read it. but the one thing i can say, is it got this rat off his wheel. some of her perspectives are just simply beautiful and oh so profound. it left me with the feeling of very benignly putting a match to the american dream. which i did hehehehehe

Very Good.......2003-08-08

Not an easy read but wonderful explaination of the American Indian spirituality.

Songs of Our Ancestors: Poems About Native Americans (Many Voices, One Song)

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Songs of Our Ancestors: Poems About Native Americans (Many Voices, One Song)
Mark Turcotte
Manufacturer: Childrens Pr
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Heeding the Voices of Our Ancestors: Kahnawake Mohawk Politics and the Rise of Native Nationalism

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Heeding the Voices of Our Ancestors: Kahnawake Mohawk Politics and the Rise of Native Nationalism
Gerald Robert Alfred
Manufacturer: Oxford University Press, USA
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This book is the first comprehensive study of the driving force behind Native political activism, and the only scholarly treatment of North American Indian politics which integrates an explicitly Native perspective. With a broad historical scope rich in detail, and drawing on the particular experience of the Mohawks of Kahnawake, it offers an explanation of Indian and Inuit political activism focusing on the importance of traditional values and institutions in shaping Native responses to the state. The book explains the recent rise of a militant assertion of sovereignty on the part of Native people in terms of three major factors: the existence of alternative institutions in the body of the nation's traditional culture; the self-conscious development of an alternative identity; and a persistent pattern of negative interaction with the state. It differs from other analyses focusing on similar factors in that it views nationalism not as a movement which activates in response to external factors, but as a persistent feature of political life which manifests itself in either a latent or active form in response to the interaction of the three factors discussed in the model.

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Voices Of Our Ancestors -
Dhyani Ywahoo -
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ASIN: B000PXZYDA

Believers in America/Followers of the North Star/Latino Rainbow/Songs of Our Ancestors (Many Voices, One Song)

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Believers in America/Followers of the North Star/Latino Rainbow/Songs of Our Ancestors (Many Voices, One Song)
Children's Press
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ASIN: 0516051504

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A book of criticism by the English dramatic critic and author, Edward Dutton Cook, in which he criticizes the transactions of the British theatre. The book includes collections and records of the histrionic life and every other thing related to the theatre.

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Dodo Book for Cooks
B. Peak
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Binding: Spiral-bound

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ASIN: 1903001099

A Little Cook-Book for a Little Girl (Dodo Press)

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A Little Cook-Book for a Little Girl (Dodo Press)
Caroline French Benton
Manufacturer: Dodo Press
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 1406552542

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Collection of recipes for a little girl by Caroline Frances Burrell, nee Benedict who was a prolific author who wrote under the pseudonym Caroline French Benton. She was the author of Gala Day Luncheons (1901), A Little Cook-Book for a Little Girl (1905), The Mother's Book (1909), A Little Girl's Cookery Book (with Mary Florence Hodge) (1911), Easy Meals (1913), The Fun of Cooking (1915), The Complete Club Book for Women (1915), and Little Housekeeping Book for a Little Girl (1925).

Miss Parloa's New Cook Book (Illustrated Edition) (Dodo Press)

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Miss Parloa's New Cook Book (Illustrated Edition) (Dodo Press)
Maria Parloa
Manufacturer: Dodo Press
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 1406540897

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"In this book an endeavor has been made to again supply what is desired: to have the directions and descriptions clear, complete and concise."

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Mrs. Wilson's Cook Book (Dodo Press)
Mary A. Wilson
Manufacturer: Dodo Press
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ASIN: 1406539988

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Mrs. Wilson's Cook Book is a collection of numerous recipes based on the present economic conditions of the author, Mary A. Wilson's time. She was formerly Queen Victoria's cuisinere and an instructor of Domestic Science at the University of Virginia Summer School.

The White House Cook Book - Part 1 (Illustrated Edition) (Dodo Press)

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The White House Cook Book - Part 1 (Illustrated Edition) (Dodo Press)
Mrs. F. L. Gillette , and Hugo Ziemann
Manufacturer: Dodo Press
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 1406544620

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A Comprehensive Cyclopedia of Information for the Home, from 1887. "In presenting to the public the "WHITE HOUSE COOK BOOK," the publishers believe they can justly claim that it more fully represents the progress and present perfection of the culinary art than any previous work. In point of authorship, it stands preëminent. Hugo Ziemann was at one time caterer for that Prince Napoleon who was killed while fighting the Zulus in Africa. He was afterwards steward of the famous Hotel Splendide in Paris. Later he conducted the celebrated Brunswick Café in New York, and still later he gave to the Hotel Richelieu, in Chicago, a cuisine which won the applause of even the gourmets of foreign lands. It was here that he laid the famous "spread" to which the chiefs of the warring factions of the Republican Convention sat down in June, 1888, and from which they arose with asperities softened, differences harmonized and victory organized. Mrs. F.L. Gillette is no less proficient and capable, having made a life-long and thorough study of cookery and housekeeping, especially as adapted to the practical wants of average American homes."

The White House Cook Book - Part 2 (Illustrated Edition) (Dodo Press)

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The White House Cook Book - Part 2 (Illustrated Edition) (Dodo Press)
Mrs. F.L. Gillette , and Hugo Ziemann
Manufacturer: Dodo Press
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ASIN: 1406544639

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Dodo Book for Cooks
B Peak
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ASIN: B000K69SOI

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The publisher should be embarassed!

Excellent Souvenir

A welcome, popular reference.

A vanity press production-

Reads like a (super-swanky) in-flight magazine article

Masterpieces of Twentieth Century French Jewelry from American Collections
Judith Price
Manufacturer: Running Press Book Publishers
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

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Masterpieces Of American Jewelry

ASIN: 0762426721

Book Description

Masterpieces of French Jewelry is a delightful testament to the power of jewelry—like all true art—to mirror changes in America's evolving social milieu. It offers an enchanting lens through which to view America's rise from frontier nation to an industrial superpower, with a new moneyed class hungry for recognition and status. French jewelry provided that and more. This sumptuously-designed full color book—the first and only one on this subject—features over 80 photographs of the most remarkable pieces that found their way into prominent American collections. It also showcases a brilliant array of styles. There are chapters devoted to jewelry characteristic of the Art Nouveau period, along with Art Deco, the Victorian Era, 1940s retro, and the 1960s through more contemporary styles. An added bonus: one-of-a-kind jewelry creations from notable artists such as Man Ray, Pablo Picasso, Matta, and Arman. The publication of Masterpieces of French Jewelry coincides with the National Jewelry Institute's exhibition, "Masterpieces of French Jewelry from Twentieth-Century American Collections," which will begin at The Forbes Galleries in New York in September 2006.

Customer Reviews:

The publisher should be embarassed!.......2007-06-12

As a previous reviewer stated, I also saw the "Masterpieces" exhibit at the Palace of the Legion of Honor in San Francisco last month, and it was one of the most beautiful shows I've seen at any museum in some time. As with numerous other exhibits I've had the good fortune to see over the years, I expected a good-quality book or catalogue for purchase. Was I in for a surprise with this book! It is JUST AWFUL!

The book gets it's one-star rating because the text is interesting enough, and the typeface is legible. But why does someone buy a book on jewelry in the first place? For the pictures of course, and the pictures in this book are amateurish (the most polite word I could come up with). Most of the photographs appear to have been shot straight on with a flash, no side or backlighting. The jewelry looks flat, one-dimensional, and washed out. Basically, it all looks like cheap costume jewelry. Many photos are printed against a bright, white background. They look like they were cut and pasted in low-grade photo editing software. But worst of all are the numerous shots that are out of focus. There's no excuse for this.

It's disappointing to go to such a nice exhibit and have nothing to remember it by. It amazes me that the National Jewelry Institute approved this publication. The Institute and Running Press really blew this one.

Excellent Souvenir .......2007-04-02

This book documents the astounding pieces contained in the Masterpieces of French Jewelry Exhibit at San Francisco's Palace of the Legion of Honor thru June 10, 2007.
This exhibition honors the breathtaking inspiration, unsurpassed craftmanship and variety of French jewelry from the Art Nouveau period at the beginning of the 20th century to contemporary pieces. All the jewels in the exhibition are illustrated in this inspirational book, in full color and exaggerated detail.
The exhibition begins with several lavish Art Nouveau creations by René Lalique and Georges Fouquet, moving into the Belle Epoch, Deco and Retro styles. The book and exhibit also feature original contemporary examples by Joseph Arthur Rosenthal (JAR).
Fabulous addition to a jewelry lover's library.

A welcome, popular reference........2007-02-08

Author Judith Price is President of the National Jewelry Institute: her background has long been in French art and jewelry, so she's the perfect choice to write an authoritative review and history in MASTERPIECES OF FRENCH JEWELRY. Over a hundred photos of pieces owned by Americans - most never seen by the public before - accompany historical background which covers jewelry from the late 1800s to modern times. There's a thoughtful attention to the layout on each page that juxtaposes large-size photos of pieces with good-sized, clear text descriptions and commentary. Both specialty art and jewelry libraries and more general-interest holdings will find in MASTERPIECES OF FRENCH JEWELRY a welcome, popular reference.

Diane C. Donovan
California Bookwatch

A vanity press production- .......2007-01-09

Not much jewelry and the gold Sterle' evening bag (the same one which our company owned and recently sold) is photographed upside down! I gave this book as a gift after one quick flip through. Should cost $5.00 (incl shipping)

Reads like a (super-swanky) in-flight magazine article.......2006-12-20

You might purchase this book for the tolerably decent photos of French jewelry, but don't expect a scholarly, in-depth discussion of the subject. Price's writing is almost laughably bad, consisting as it does of pointless, unhelpful captions ("The engraved goldwork on the front of the owl signals its use as an accessory of a refined lady.") and smarmy, gushing intros for a bunch of B- and C-list socialite collectors, including such luminaries as Actress, Producer, and One of America's Leading Motion Picture Executives Dina Merrill Hartley (daughter of Marjorie Merriweather Post--"one of the richest women in the world," we're told) and "the First Lady of Fiction" ...Barbara Taylor Bradford. When Price gets around to discussing French jewelry, the result is much like a high school report cobbled together from material cribbed from an encyclopedia entry--an effect weirdly reinforced by the publisher's decision to print the text in double-spaced format. Her observations are trite, obvious or altogether incorrect (and sometimes all three). Apparently, Price's presidency of the National Jewelry Institute (founded...oh, about last week) is qualification enough to write on the subject. Or maybe it's the fact (see dustjacket flap) that she lives in New York and "Paris, France."

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Not so good

Masterpieces Of American Jewelry
Judith Price
Manufacturer: Running Press Book Publishers
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 0762421185
Release Date: 2004-09-07

Book Description

Here's a dazzling look at the history of our country told through its jewelry. Produced to coincide with the National Jewelry Institute's America the Beautiful exhibition, which will begin at New York's new American Folk Art Museum and travel throughout Europe and Asia, this sumptuously photographed coffee-table book traces the emotional and cultural implications of jewelry in America. From the Lady Liberty brooch, made in Connecticut in 1797, to the simple, classic prong setting for diamonds developed by Charles Louis Tiffany in 1886, to the elegant cocktail jewelry developed as a protest against Prohibition, Masterpieces of American Jewelry showcases our country's history in an enchanting new way.

Customer Reviews:

Not so good.......2005-01-11

This book wasn't very expensive but it wasn't that good either.Book was very thin but large very odd.If you collect jewelry books like me you will already have all the pictures.If you are buying other books at this price it may be worth an add on but dont expect to much.

Brilliance!: Masterpieces from The American Jewelry Design Council

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Brilliance!: Masterpieces from The American Jewelry Design Council
Cindy Edelstein , and Frank Stankus
Manufacturer: Lark Books
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 1600591574

Book Description

Readers flock to this gorgeous book year after year because its always filled with fresh ideas for fun-filled Christmas celebrationsin that special Southern Living way. Decorating, crafting, gift giving, cooking, party planningtheyre all here, with tips and tricks that will have family and friends thinking youve been preparing for months.

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Great Christmas Ideas.......2007-01-11

As always, Southern Living books cannot be beat. Love the decorating ideas and recipes. The pictures are fabulous!!!

Christmas with Southern Living.......2007-01-10

Every year I look forward to the Christmas with Southern Living book. I enjoy them very much and have been collecting them for several years. I've tried the recipes and have never been disappointed. The beautiful color photos offer loads of decorating and entertaining ideas.

A winner........2006-10-15

CHRISTMAS WITH SOUTHERN LIVING 2006 (0848731158, $29.95) isn't strictly a cookbook, though recipes are its core: it combines menus and time-saving holiday plans as well as party ideas with dishes which lend to entertainment and family gatherings. Many are fast, easy editor's picks, with chapters handily divided by type of entertainment: brunch buffet, office party, dinner party, and the like. A winner.

Diane C. Donovan
California Bookwatch

Not Up To Snuff.......2006-09-16

Like many of you, I collect these books year after year. This year was very disappointing. The book really is mainly recipes. I don't buy them for that, although the few I try are good. I buy this book mainly for the decorating and gift ideas. This year the book is really lacking in them. In years past they've shown how to decorate the outside of your house, the mantle, the table, and just about anywhere in a house that you could put a decoration. This year you basically have one mantle. That's it. Sorry, this book had me saying to myself, "I paid full price for this!!"

If you really want this book, buy it used or look at it first in the library before you make your decision.

Christmas with Southern Living 2006.......2006-08-25

I love this book! I give to my 3 girls as well. I have gotten this book almost every year since it was first published. It has decorating suggestions, crafts, recipes and just all kinds of information to make your Christmas the best ever.

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Southern Living 2005
Punkinhead
Totally enjoyed the book!!
25th Anniversary Edition Falls Far Short of Expectations
A must have for the Christmas perfectionist!

Christmas With Southern Living 2001

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ASIN: 0848724313

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If you're one-stop shopping for great trimming, gift-giving, and cooking ideas, it's hard to do better than Christmas with Southern Living. Filled with glorious photos, excellent directions, and extensive recipes, the large, lush volume presents a bounty of ways to decorate, craft, and entertain in true Southern Living style.

Elegant centerpieces feature pears and partridges, candles and kumquats. Chandeliers drip with ribbons, glass ornaments, and greenery. A clever mantel scarf disguises pockets to hold gifts and treats. Imaginative cookie houses mimic a barn or a country church. Soups and stews, cakes and chocolates are just the beginning when it comes to recipes; there are also full menus for a Mediterranean feast, a rustic cabin meal, a full Southern-style Christmas dinner, and other irresistible party ideas.

An exhaustive source list provides contact information for supplies as well as specific items (such as china, furnishings, and even entire historic houses) showcased in the photos. An added bonus is the holiday planning guide, complete with entertainment organizer forms, helpful holiday hints, napkin-folding diagrams, and card and gift list blanks. Crafters and hosts from any geographical region will enjoy preparing for the holidays under the expert guidance in this stunning book. --Amy Handy

Book Description

From the most treasured authority on gracious holiday entertaining comes a special 25th anniversary edition of Christmas with Southern Living. As always, CWSL takes readers on a photographic tour of the South's most spectacular residences, decorated to the hilt in a variety of Christmas styles. This commemorative volume also features 25 all-time favorite Christmas recipes; 25 years of top decorating and gift ideas; and a lavish Christmas dinner menu with a step-by-step photographic "Countdown-to-Christmas" calendar and style guide. New "5 Ingredient, 15 Minute Holiday Recipes" help preserve your sanity during the hectic Christmas season.

Key Features:

* Complete guide to the holidays, containing new ideas for decorating, holiday cooking and entertaining, food gifts, and wrappings
* Nearly 100 kitchen-tested recipes with shortcut options
* Over 100 ideas for decorating the entire house—simple centerpieces, place cards, party favors, table setting ideas—many of which are made from things you have on hand
* Over 50 Christmas Tips & Pointers

Customer Reviews:

Southern Living 2005.......2007-01-15

I love this book!! I had originally bought this book for the wonderful
christmas decor ideas...great centerpieces, table scapes, wreaths..ect.
I happen to decorate my house in a very "natural", woodsy theme and this book has loads of those...all just beautiful. To top it off, it has wonderful recipes too! Many times you will get a book like this and it will have a few things you love but the majority is so so. Not this one, I can say that I love everything in this book! Great purchase.

Punkinhead.......2006-06-14

Not what I expected. I have most of the other editions and it seems they took the best of the past 25 years and put it all in one book. I hope that 2006 edition is better!!!

Totally enjoyed the book!!.......2006-02-05

This was my first purchase of a Christmas With Southern Living book and I was quite happy with my purchase and am anticipating the 2006!! I took this to my parents one weekend when my sisters were there and they all wanted a copy. I used quite a few of the recipes from the book for my Thanksgiving Dinner and they went over well especially the Butter Coconut Pie--YUMMY. As I am not a seasoned CWSL book buyer I don't have others to compare it to (except for one from the 1990's my sister gave me which I felt was not half as nice as this one)but would give this ***** five stars.

25th Anniversary Edition Falls Far Short of Expectations.......2006-02-03

I am a decades-long lover of Southern Living publications. Whether we buy the magazines, the cookbooks, or the home products, many of us count on Southern Living for unsurpassed quality and creativity.

I am extremely disappointed with "Christmas with Southern Living 2005". This edition marks the 25th Anniversary of this regularly phenomenal book. I can hardly believe this belongs in the same category as the volumes from previous years.

Certainly, the color photography remains true to form, wonderfully presented. But it's the sheer lack of creative craft ideas, and the fewer number of quality recipe ideas that mar this normally fantastic book. I was expecting a five-star product for the silver anniversary - what I fear I've received is far below what SL should have offered.

I expect CwSL 2006 to make up for what 2005's edition was lacking - this company will most certainly not let us down again. I'll continue to buy Southern Living books without hesitation - and with excitement! I'm simply disappointed that the 2005 book will find its way to the back of the bookcase.

A must have for the Christmas perfectionist!.......2005-10-25

I'm an admitted Christmas fanatic. I love decorating the house, baking everyday in the month of December & decking out the tree. This book has so many great ideas & recipes, especially the planned menus for breakfast, lunch & dinner! You can never go wrong buying a Southern Living book.

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Entertaining With Southern Living
Margaret Chason Agnew
Manufacturer: Oxmoor House
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Entertaining with Southern Living
Margaret Chason Agnew
Manufacturer: Oxmoor House
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ASIN: B000K6GCJM

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