Count D'Orgel's Ball (New York Review Books Classics)
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    Count D'Orgel's Ball (New York Review Books Classics)
    Raymond Radiguet
    Manufacturer: NYRB Classics
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    Binding: Paperback

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    ASIN: 1590171381
    Release Date: 2005-03-31

    Book Description

    Count d'Orgel is handsome, charming, and carefree, a model of cool aristocratic aplomb. His wife, the Countess, is beautiful and pure and loves her husband more than anything in the world. But from the moment the d'Orgels meet and befriend the clever young François de Séryeuse backstage at the circus, all three of these supremely civilized and witty people are caught up in an ever more intricate and seductive dance of deception and self-deception. At Count d'Orgel's masquerade ball, the real disguises are those of the human heart.

    Completed just before Raymond Radiguet's death at the age of twenty, Count d'Orgel's Ball is a love story that is as disturbing as it is delicious.
    Count D'Orgel Opens the Ball
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      Count D'Orgel Opens the Ball

      Manufacturer: Harvill Press
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      ASIN: B0000CIBYL

      The Wreck of Heaven (The World Gates, Book 2)
      Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
      • a good yarn
      • Another good one from the author of Memory of Fire
      • One Vision
      • Death Can't Keep a Good Woman Down
      • Large themes, interesting treatment
      The Wreck of Heaven (The World Gates, Book 2)
      Holly Lisle
      Manufacturer: Eos
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      Binding: Mass Market Paperback

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      ASIN: 0380818388
      Release Date: 2003-03-25

      Book Description

      There are doors into other worlds -- and those who cross over are changed forever ...

      Two women have discovered the way into a new reality -- one so close to Earth that events there have shattering repercussions here. On Oria -- a wondrous paradise and nightmare both -- Molly McColl has powers she never imagined ... and a destiny that threatens her life, her love, and her soul. While Lauren Dane must use an extraordinary, newfound magic to protect her young son -- and to join with her sister on a quest that will shake the foundations of Heaven itself. For a serpentine evil now threatens the worldchain -- a soulless, immortal enemy who feeds on the death of worlds, and who is now turning its hungry, malevolent gaze on Oria ... and Earth.

      Customer Reviews:

      4 out of 5 stars a good yarn.......2005-09-13

      Following well on the heels of book one, Wreck of Heaven wove an even more intricate plot & took some interesting twists and turns along the way. This book encourages me to read more of Holly Lisle's work!

      4 out of 5 stars Another good one from the author of Memory of Fire.......2003-10-09

      The Wreck of Heaven follows closely on the heels of Holly Lisle's previous book: Memory of Fire. The story begins a day after book one ends with Molly Mcoll, the Vodi, arisen from the dead. Luaren, her sister that she never knew, has returned to Earth with her son Jake and the other sentinels. She grieves for the sister she believes is dead, but a messenger sent from downworld soon has Lauren betraying the sentinels and charging back to her sister's side.

      Holly Lisle still seems to prefer Lauren over Molly, as she did in the first book, but this time she abandons the sentinels on Earth where they belong to concentrate on Lauren's relationship with her sister and with Molly's resurrection. Molly is alive, but her soul now resides in heaven--gone to its eternal rest and reward. The reserected Molly believes her life is empty of meaning now that she has died and come back without her soul, but worse that this, she believes she is now kin to the dark gods. The dark gods are evil and they get worse and worse the more times they are killed and resurrected. Molly fears for the future.

      And she is right to fear, for one of the dragon-like "Rhon" has a plan to make Molly into a dark god in his image. He will kill Molly over and over bringing her back each time to suffer death anew, until there is nothing of the old Molly Mcoll remaining.

      I gave this four stars because I enjoyed reading it. It was fast paced and an easy read, but it suffered from using Lauren's point of view too much. I wanted, and still do want, more about Molly. The sentinels might as well not have been in this book. Pete is given a fairly interesting set of scenes to play, yet they seem to have no relation to the first book and feel redundant to me.

      Buy the book, but be aware that this is book 2 of a series. Go into this one expecting loose ends to remain flapping in the breeze.

      Mark E. Cooper
      Warrior Within (ISBN: 0-9545122-0-0)

      4 out of 5 stars One Vision.......2003-07-16

      The second book of The World Gates-The Wreck of Heaven-continues the saga of Lauren Dane, Molly McColl, the folks of southeastern North Carolina and Oria. Although not quite as engaging as the first book of the series Memory of Fire, The Wreck of Heaven is excellent enough to keep the reader engaged in the series. By novel's end, the reader definitely is looking forward to the third installment of the series.

      As seen in Memory of Fire, Molly McColl dies while saving the life of Lauren Dane's son Jake. Because Molly holds the position of Vodi on Oria, she wears a necklace that magically refuses to allow her to die. Unfortunately, her rebirth brought back a soulless Molly McColl.

      The two sisters-Lauren and Molly-begin questing for knowledge on what happened to former Vodi. While they work, dark forces begin working toward the destruction of the two women. Jake, who has never gotten over the death of his father, somehow manages to transport himself to the afterlife in search of his father. Lauren is forced to follow her son in an effort to try to save four souls: her husband's, Jake's, Molly's, and her own.

      Meanwhile Pete Stark definitely proves to be more than a mere deputy, the Cat Creek Sentinels begin wondering about Lauren, and dragons surface as book two winds toward a satisfactory finale. Characters, plot, setting, and all the other elements of great fantasy work well in The Wreck of Heaven.

      5 out of 5 stars Death Can't Keep a Good Woman Down.......2003-05-24

      The Wreck of Heaven is the second novel in the World Gates series, following Memory of Fire. In the previous volume, Molly McColl has died to revive her nephew Jake, her half-sister Lauren Hotchkiss Dane has killed a rron as well as the traitorous Sentinels in Oria, and Sheriff Eric MacAvery and his deputy Pete Stark have killed the Sentinel traitors in Cat Creek. Lauren and Jake are back in Cat Creek, having attended Molly's funeral, and are now trying to recover from all the trauma. Pete and Lauren have been inducted by the survivors into the Cat Creek Sentinel's circle.

      In this novel, Jake refuses to go near the big mirror in their hallway and is even unhappy entering the kitchen. He has begun to talk again, but he is much too passive. She has just returned from the store and Pete has dropped by, so Lauren asks him to sit on the stairs with Jake as she puts up the groceries. Pete teases Jake about a story that he had once liked, but now scares him. Pete insists the scary pumpkin is saying that he has a cookie in his tummy and Jake knows that it is really saying "Boo, Boo". They both get the giggles and Jake even lets Pete carry him into the kitchen without protest.

      Then Lauren discovers a messenger from Oria in her kitchen and quickly maneuvers Pete out of the house. The messenger states that Molly has returned from the dead through the powers of the Vodi necklace. Lauren quickly makes arrangements to be gone for a while and takes Jake with her to Oria. She finds Molly at Copper House and they start preparing for their roles as planned by their parents. However, Jake is more precocious than expected and manages to open a link leading to his deceased father in the afterlife.

      Pete finds a note from Lauren on his kitchen table and decides that she probably used a small gate to deliver it. Although she writes that she is taking Jake to visit his grandparents, Pete notices that she has left her primary keyring with him and, after visiting the house, finds that the car is parked in a shed and that nothing much is missing. He reckons that foul play is unlikely, given the evidence, and that Lauren probably has been called back to Oria. To cover for her, he passes on the note to the other Sentinels and adds a few embellishments.

      This novel extends the storyline to explain the difference between the old gods and the dark gods as well as the nature of the disasters that have destroyed worldline after worldline. We also learn something more about the rron and their motivation.

      The romance between Molly and Seolar develops and even continues after her death and resurrection, but not without some hard moments. Seolar knows that his duty to the Veyar is primary in his life, but now he begins to realize that, without Molly, his life will not have any joy or satisfaction.

      This novel is full of action and excitement. Dangers arise and are handled somehow. Once again, the story focuses on the interpersonal relationships between Molly and Seolar as well as between Lauren and Pete, but not as much so as the previous novel.

      One interesting scene is the confrontation between Lauren and the Administrator in the Afterlife. Maybe a bit of catharsis for the author after a bad encounter with bureaucracy. Probably a good thing that she didn't write about Hell.

      Recommended for Lisle fans and anyone who else enjoys a new approach to the salvation of the universe plot.

      4 out of 5 stars Large themes, interesting treatment.......2003-04-18

      In this second book of The World Gates series, Lisle is thematically more ambitious but also more humane than in the first book. The powerful sisters Lauren and Molly are still struggling to save Earth and the rest of the worldchain and discover what their parents planned for them, but they have even tougher challenges to face. Molly saved the life of her sister's toddler Jake at a terrible cost: her soul. A magic necklace resurrects her each time she dies, but she is never the same person when she returns. Should she reject immortality, give up the fight, and seek oblivion? She's not the only one having hard times. Lauren follows Jake to the afterlife, only to be told that she can't take Molly's soul and her dead husband back with her. Lisle doesn't take the pretty, easy way out. By the end of the book, Lauren and Molly have found some answers, but they don't come through their adventures unscathed, and Lisle leaves a lot hanging for the next novel in the series. Parts of the The Wreck of Heaven are gut-wrenching, and it is commendable that Lisle manages to create such an admirable balance of theme and characterization while still moving the plot forward. I look forward to the next installment.

      Brand Spanking New Doug Chronicles #1: Lost in Space (Disney's Doug Chronicles)
      Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
      • Doug Chronicles
      Brand Spanking New Doug Chronicles #1: Lost in Space (Disney's Doug Chronicles)
      Tim Grundmann
      Manufacturer: Disney Press
      ProductGroup: Book
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      5 out of 5 stars Doug Chronicles.......1998-10-01

      This is the first of a series of Doug books called the Doug Chronicles. The series is very cool for all Doug fans (like me!) The first book is very godd. It's good really cool pictures of Quailman and Silver Skeeter together!! It's mostly Doug's comic about Quailman. It's the Planet of the Babys where you see Doug, Skeeter and Roger as babys!! Really cool check it out!! Look out for more reviews from me coming soon on other Doug books!!

      Psalms for Praying: An Invitation to Wholeness
      Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
      • Psalms for Praying: An Invitation to Wholeness
      Psalms for Praying: An Invitation to Wholeness
      Nan C. Merrill
      Manufacturer: Continuum International Publishing Group
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      ASIN: 0826419062

      Customer Reviews:

      5 out of 5 stars Psalms for Praying: An Invitation to Wholeness.......2007-05-07

      This book by Nan C Merrill is one that every one needs to have as a spiritual resource. It brings greater depth and meaning to prayer life; it brings the Psalms to life in a way I have never experienced. The words in this book connect my heart to the heart of God. I would definitely recommend this inspiring book.
      Psalms for Praying: An Invitation to Wholeness
      Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
      • Here's why you read Psalms!
      • Psalms for Praying: An invitation to Wholeness
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      Psalms for Praying: An Invitation to Wholeness
      Nan C. Merrill
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      ASIN: 0826410456

      Book Description

      For daily use and all occasions, a beautiful gift edition of the inspiring retelling of the psalms.

      Customer Reviews:

      5 out of 5 stars Here's why you read Psalms!.......2007-08-23

      Most of us have had the bad luck to flip open scripture for insight or comfort. Chances are it wasn't satisfying. Psalms are meant to be savored, listened to, waited upon, and this is what Merrill does. Reading her prayerful rendering of Psalms makes me catch my breath at times. It makes me stop, think, and run to another version to dig into a newly special phrase. Merrill's fresh interpretation is engaging and inviting. Time will tell if her version has lasting power, such as the KJV, but for now it makes the Psalms do their work for the reader.

      5 out of 5 stars Psalms for Praying: An invitation to Wholeness.......2007-05-08

      This book arrived in tip-top condition. I was very satisfied.

      5 out of 5 stars Truly an invitation to wholeness!.......2007-02-23

      What an amazing perspective and incredible use of the language of love! Nan Merrill takes passages so familiar and brings new insights and understanding, not only of scripture but of self! "Enemies" may be exterior as well as interior, those things that move one away from the Beloved of all. This book is a great help in prayer.

      5 out of 5 stars Wonderful for Prayer.......2007-01-14

      I KEEP BUYING THIS BOOK AND GIVING IT AWAY. IT IS THE BEST REWRITE OF THE PSALMS THAT I'VE COME ACROSS. IF YOU'RE LOOKING FOR A "PRAYER" BOOK, THIS IS IT.

      5 out of 5 stars Inspiring Experience.......2006-08-16

      Psalms for Praying by Nan Merrill contains the best restructuring of the psalms that I have read
      for spiritual reflections on the psalms. This book has become my favorite source for praying the psalms.

      Holiday Hearts: A Collection of Inspired Recipes, Gifts and Decor
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        Holiday Hearts: A Collection of Inspired Recipes, Gifts and Decor
        Pamela Sheldon Johns , and Jennifer Barry
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        Holiday Hearts A Collection of Inspired Recipes, Gifts, and Decorations by Pamela Sheldon Johns and Jennifer Barry

        Occasions abound on which we show our love for family and friends—Valentine's Day, of course, but also anniversaries, birthdays, Mother's Day, and Father's Day, all days meant for pampering. What better way to please the object of your affection than with the classic symbol of love, a heart? From acclaimed chef Pamela Sheldon Johns and celebrated designer Jennifer Barry come HOLIDAY HEARTS, a book teeming with food and craft ideas all devoted to the heart. Hearts can be savory—Parmesan Braided Hearts. They can definitely be sweet—Pink Coconut Hearts with Rose Blossoms. They can be decorative—Rose Heart Candle Wreathes. They can even be practical—Lavender Heart Sachets. This year, honor that someone special with a unique, homemade treasure.

        Richard Brown's Replica Watch Report: Volume 1
        Average customer rating: 3 out of 5 stars
        • Good book
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        Richard Brown's Replica Watch Report: Volume 1
        Richard Brown
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        A resource for identifying fake, replica, or countefeit watches. Detailed descriptions and over 500 photographs are provided to aid in spotting replica watches. This book provides the tools to inform people how to spot fraud on sites such as eBay, and allow them to purchase watches safely online.

        Customer Reviews:

        4 out of 5 stars Good book.......2007-05-25

        I found the book more than generally helpful. Much of the information can be found on the web, however, you would have to spend a great deal of time hunting for it. It is written well and to the point.

        2 out of 5 stars Replica Watch Report, Buyer Beware.......2006-09-03

        A let down. Although it had some decent content, nothing you couldn't find on a quick internet search, the overall layout of the book was bad. All pages had the appearance of cheap photo copies, all pictures were black and white grainy copies. If your looking for a reference book or table book on watches this isn't it. It did have a few good tips on identifying replicas on certain makes and models but overall a let down.

        Wheel-Thrown Pottery (DIY): An Illustrated Guide of Basic Techniques from the Hit DIY Show Throwing Clay (DIY Network)
        Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
        • Adventure at the wheel
        • I have learned so much from this book
        • Informative
        • A must for beginners.
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        Wheel-Thrown Pottery (DIY): An Illustrated Guide of Basic Techniques from the Hit DIY Show Throwing Clay (DIY Network)
        Bill van Gilder
        Manufacturer: Lark Books
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        Anyone who has ever imagined plunging bare hands into cool, moist clay and shaping it into a vase, platter, or tile can now experience the pleasure of pottery. Lifelong potter Bill van Gilder has a bounty of time-tested advice on all the basics, and a plethora of fantastic techniques. That means novices will enjoy the advantages of a master teacher guiding them through each stage of the process—while intermediates will eagerly soak up every new idea he has to offer. With van Gilder’s help, beginners can try hand building, and progress onto the fundamentals of wheel-throwing. They’ll get expert tips on shaping spouts, handles and feet; adding texture, color, and luster; and combining techniques to create a variety of attractive projects.

        A production potter for more than 30 years, Bill van Gilder, host of DIY Network’s Throwing Clay, has traveled around the world to learn, teach, and exhibit his craft. He is a regular contributor to Clay Times magazine, and is on the faculty of The Art League School in Alexandria, Virginia. In 2000, he founded the Frederick Pottery School in Maryland.

        Customer Reviews:

        5 out of 5 stars Adventure at the wheel.......2007-10-11

        This book provided wonderful inspiration for wheel thrown pieces. When you want to create but are at a loss for a goal, this book will release your creative talents.

        5 out of 5 stars I have learned so much from this book.......2007-10-09

        I had seen one episode of Bill van Gilder's show on DIY Network and walked away with at least 3 great ideas for improving my skills with clay. I bought this book and brought it to my pottery class and several other students and the teacher all went out to get their own copy. The projects give very clear instructions and photos, telling you exactly how much clay to use. There are useful techniques to learn with every project. There are even glaze recipes for the glazes used in the examples in the book.

        5 out of 5 stars Informative.......2007-08-23

        I loved this book! Bill has a unique talent for sharing his knowledge so both the experienced potterr and the novice will learn. I highly reccomend it.

        5 out of 5 stars A must for beginners........2007-03-14

        This book gives so many tips for the beginning potter. The photographs are clear and close-up. I gleaned many tips from the author that I had not picked up in class. A tremendous help for any level pottery.

        5 out of 5 stars Excellent.......2007-01-19

        This book provided detailed illustration and pictures on various forms...from mixing bowls, plates, handels, teapot, and even a soup cup with a matching saucer. He explains how to throw knob handles! He provides alternative methods in some cases and lists the tools needed for each project. There are also glaze recipes at the end of each project for the glaze exhibited on the piece. Excellent for beginners and advanced learners. I have been in pottery for 4 years and continue to find this book resourceful. Excellent buy and worth the money!
        Wheel-Thrown Ceramics: Altering * Trimming * Adding * Finishing (A Lark Ceramics Book)
        Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
        • Good for concepts and examples
        • My favorite pottery book for the wheel!
        • great book for beginners
        • This book is a must for those looking for great new ideas!
        • Great step-by-step techniques
        Wheel-Thrown Ceramics: Altering * Trimming * Adding * Finishing (A Lark Ceramics Book)
        Don Davis
        Manufacturer: Lark Books
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        ASIN: 1579901859

        Book Description

        Finally there’s a book that combines complete instructions for throwing clay on a potter’s wheel with stunning color photos of every step of the process. Packed with comprehensive instructions for beginners, invaluable tips for experts, and a running gallery of international contemporary work for collectors, this will certainly become the basic book in the field.

        Customer Reviews:

        5 out of 5 stars Good for concepts and examples.......2006-09-11

        I bought this book by chance but it is my current go to book when looking for inspiration and reviewing technique. Don Davis is a master. He uses subtle changes in his pieces that give them a uniqueness I enjoy. My only complaint would be that I wish he had more pictures of his work inside the book.

        5 out of 5 stars My favorite pottery book for the wheel!.......2002-10-07

        When I first started throwing, I found this book an extremely useful source for reminders, clarifications, and pointers on techniques I'd learned in class. It's a great practical guide for beginners. Now that I've been throwing for a while, I find I continue to turn to it for ideas and pointers. I've purchased several other clay books that were touted as "must haves" for potters, but I've been disappointed with them. They often focused only a few pages on wheel throwing, or were not as clear when describing techniques. Davis' book, with its straightforward instructions, good illustrative technique photos, and interesting photos of varied designs and forms, is the reference I keep turning to for myself and sharing with my classmates.

        5 out of 5 stars great book for beginners.......2000-11-17

        This is a good book for beginners. The book has great pictures and the instructions are easy to follow. I also like the progression in the projects. It builds your throwing skills step by step.

        5 out of 5 stars This book is a must for those looking for great new ideas!.......1999-10-29

        A wonderful book for beginners and experienced potters alike. Lots of new ideas with detailed explanation and pictures. An absolute must, and a great price too!

        5 out of 5 stars Great step-by-step techniques.......1999-09-18

        I loved the step-by-step approach this book takes with the many different examples of pottery. Also, it is great to show the techniques of the different potters. The book also includes photos of other pieces made with similar techniques. I borrowed this book, but now have to have my own copy.
        A corpus of wheel-thrown pottery in Anglo-Saxon graves (Royal Archaeological Institute monograph series)
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          A corpus of wheel-thrown pottery in Anglo-Saxon graves (Royal Archaeological Institute monograph series)
          Vera I Evison
          Manufacturer: Royal Archaeological Institute
          ProductGroup: Book
          Binding: Paperback

          GeneralGeneral | England | Europe | History | Subjects | Books
          ASIN: 0903986078
          Potter's Studio Handbook: A Start-to-Finish Guide to Hand-Built and Wheel-Thrown Ceramics (Backyard Series)
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            Kristin Muller
            Manufacturer: Quarry
            ProductGroup: Book
            Binding: Paperback

            GeneralGeneral | Crafts & Hobbies | Home & Garden | Subjects | Books
            Pottery & CeramicsPottery & Ceramics | Crafts & Hobbies | Home & Garden | Subjects | Books
            CeramicsCeramics | Other Media | Arts & Photography | Subjects | Books
            ASIN: 1592533736

            Book Description

            Like blacksmithing or hobby farming, pottery-making appeals to individuals who like to be creative, work with their hands, and don't mind getting a little dirty. However, it is a hobby that is largely underserved by the publishing industry, but difficult for someone to learn without a comprehensive guide because the tools and techniques are quite complicated. The Potter's Studio Handbook guides readers through the process of setting up their own studio and teaching them how to master the techniques at home. Once techniques are mastered, The Potter's Studio Handbook will remain an invaluable resource to the clay artist when looking to create beautiful, yet functional projects, at home with nearly 25 projects that build upon previously learned skills.

            Experiments in producing wheel-thrown and/or hand-built ceramic forms from white and colored porcelain clay bodies
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              ProductGroup: Book
              Binding: Unknown Binding

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              ASIN: B0006WDOZ0

              Style by Nature: Beautify Your Home with Nature's Colors and Textures (Better Homes and Gardens(r)) (Better Homes and Gardens(r))
              Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
              • Decorating with the SEASONS in mind...
              Style by Nature: Beautify Your Home with Nature's Colors and Textures (Better Homes and Gardens(r)) (Better Homes and Gardens(r))
              Better Homes and Gardens Books
              Manufacturer: Better Homes and Gardens
              ProductGroup: Book
              Binding: Hardcover

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              ASIN: 0696214601

              Book Description

              Helps readers identify their “natural-style” personality—spring, summer, autumn, or winter—and use it as a guide to create comfortable living spaces

              Shows readers how to draw inspiration from the four seasons to select colors, patterns, and textures for home decorating

              Offers quick tips for accents and accessories as well as whole-house and room-by-room decorating ideas

              Includes a special section on creative window treatments that capture each seasonÂ's style

              Customer Reviews:

              5 out of 5 stars Decorating with the SEASONS in mind..........2007-07-26


              This BETTER HOMES book is photographed beautifully, as are all the Better Homes books.

              This is a hardback book that will hold-up for years to come. The author has the reader take a quick test to see which SEASON the reader is closest to. Then the author shows photos of how each Season-personality decorator can enhance their favorite style. Also, since many people are a combination of two styles, the author gives ideas on how to blend two styles at once---in harmony.

              This book is mostly photos that will inspire. It is easy to follow & read. It incorporated some modern styles and some more classic cottage styles.
              Decorating With Color and Texture
              Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
              • Great decorating tips
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              Ann McArdle
              Manufacturer: Diane Pub Co
              ProductGroup: Book
              Binding: Paperback

              DecoratingDecorating | Interior Design | Home & Garden | Subjects | Books
              ASIN: 0756765811

              Product Description

              Whether you are planning a quick update or remodeling from scratch, this book offers essential advice & inspiration for choosing & using classic & modern color & textures. Every page is packed with fresh ideas on using color to add texture, warmth & style to a room. Color photos & decorating tips guide you on how to get the most out of patterns in wall coverings & paints, as well as decorative accessories. Chapters target decorating with classic color & textures -- wallpaper, paint, furniture, rugs & flooring can be altered to add to or change the style of a room. The book features the key advice & inspiration you need to create the look you want using the color & textures you'll love. Over 200 sumptuous color photos.

              Customer Reviews:

              5 out of 5 stars Great decorating tips.......2001-09-26

              Bold and exciting looks predominate in this book, which presents tons of great decorating tips. The styles are mainly contemporary, eclectic, classical and traditional. There are not many country, frilly or floral rooms.

              The book starts showing you dramatic rooms. I loved a bedroom with purple walls, a huge white ball lantern light and a simple bed. I liked a soft yet high-tech looking living room done in several shades of blue and accents of orange as well. Many more examples show how to use contrasting colors that work well together to create dramatic yet harmonious effects.

              The role of texture in enhancing color and style is then examined. Using fabric, furniture and decorative objects, rooms are completed in several themes including Eastern and modern. In the section on the Eclectic look you see how color and texture are used to pull together diverse items and styles to suit personal taste. Here I found an elegant sitting room with a green velvet couch and animal prints to be quite impressive. I also liked a cozy bedroom with a purple wall and a wrought iron bed.

              There is an emphasis throughout the book on decorating to satisfy personal taste, style and comfort. Guidance is provided on color schemes to fit different functions and create desired moods. There is a wonderful chapter on bringing the elements of nature into your
              home. The use of natural finishes in woods and fabrics as well as plants and other natural
              objects as decorative accents is employed here.

              An excellent resource guide is provided. This includes a glossary, a supplier list with web site addresses and directories of designers and photographers. Among many decorating books I have, the emphasis on practicality and livability along with style and creativity make this one of the most useful for me.
              Latin Style: Decorating Your Home with Color, Texture, and Passion
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                Juan Carlos Arcila-Duque
                Manufacturer: Thomas Nelson
                ProductGroup: Book
                Binding: Hardcover

                DecoratingDecorating | Interior Design | Home & Garden | Subjects | Books
                GeneralGeneral | Interior Design | Home & Garden | Subjects | Books
                ASIN: 1401603653

                Book Description

                Latin Style is the decorating book for bringing the vibrant energy of the Latin culture into your home.

                Vibrant photographs and creative, original ideas provide the inspiration anyone needs to bring true Latin style to his or her own life. Whether as a source of inspiration or a defining accent, Latin Style will be the perfect addition to any decor. Style icon Juan Carlos Arcila-Duque defines and celebrates the four key influences of Latin style: Paradiso is the lush abundance of the rain forest, filled with life of every kind. Hacienda is the old world, brick and stone elegance of ranches and country estates set in a rugged landscape. Cabana evokes the cool of the ocean with endless white beaches, turquoise water, and tropical fruits. Pueblo reflects the sun-drenched colors of the marketplace, folk art, colonial architecture, and quiet courtyards. Latin Style will feature a CD of Latin-inspired music and images.

                In Your Face Too! : The Best Interactive Interface Designs
                Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
                • Great book!
                • it hurts my brain
                In Your Face Too! : The Best Interactive Interface Designs
                Daniel Donnelly
                Manufacturer: Rockport Publishers
                ProductGroup: Book
                Binding: Hardcover

                GeneralGeneral | Graphic Arts | Graphic Design | Design & Decorative Arts | Arts & Photography | Subjects | Books
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                ASIN: 1564966771

                Book Description

                In Your Face Too! The Best Interactive Interface Design follows in the footsteps of the first, and best-selling In Your Face design book, and continues to give readers one of the best collections of interactive interface designs being produced by leading designers and design firms in the area of interactive multimedia.

                The companion CD-ROM included with the book features working interactive demos and portfolios shown in the book, as well as direct-to-Web connections over 200 related Websites.

                Customer Reviews:

                5 out of 5 stars Great book!.......2000-09-06

                This is the best book for digital design. Covers CD-ROM, Websites , DVD and Kiosks. Great inspiration. This is not a how-to book neither a lots-of-text book. It's perfect for web designers who want to create and innovate web graphics.

                4 out of 5 stars it hurts my brain.......2000-07-29

                this book has a very rich content on the cutting edge of multimedia design. I really appreciate the CD ROM with related web sites
                In Your Face: The Best of Interactive Interface Design
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                  In Your Face: The Best of Interactive Interface Design
                  Daniel Donnelly
                  Manufacturer: Rockport Pub
                  ProductGroup: Book
                  Binding: Paperback

                  GeneralGeneral | Graphic Arts | Graphic Design | Design & Decorative Arts | Arts & Photography | Subjects | Books
                  GeneralGeneral | Arts & Photography | Subjects | Books
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                  GeneralGeneral | Software | Computers & Internet | Subjects | Books
                  ASIN: 1564964000

                  Book Description

                  In Your Face: The Best of Interactive Interface Design features a collection of the best interactive interfaces being produced by the leading designers and design firms in the areas of interactive multimedia.

                  The companion CD-ROM included with the book features interviews with multimedia designers, multimedia software demos and examples of the kiosks, CD-ROMs, floppy disks and World Wide Web interactives premiered in the book.
                  In your face too! The best interactive interface designs. (Book Reviews).: An article from: Technical Communication
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                    In your face too! The best interactive interface designs. (Book Reviews).: An article from: Technical Communication
                    Patricia A. Toth
                    Manufacturer: Society for Technical Communication
                    ProductGroup: Book
                    Binding: Digital

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                    ASIN: B0008FC2EY
                    Release Date: 2005-07-30

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                    This digital document is an article from Technical Communication, published by Society for Technical Communication on May 1, 2002. The length of the article is 904 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: In your face too! The best interactive interface designs. (Book Reviews).
                    Author: Patricia A. Toth
                    Publication: Technical Communication (Refereed)
                    Date: May 1, 2002
                    Publisher: Society for Technical Communication
                    Volume: 49 Issue: 2 Page: 234(2)

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                    The Terrible Fitzball: The Melodramatist of the Macabre (Entertainment and Leisure Studies)
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                      Larry Stephen, Ph.D. Clifton
                      Manufacturer: Bowling Green University Popular Press
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