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Grange House: A Novel
Sarah Blake Manufacturer: Picador ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback Similar Items:
ASIN: 0312280041 |
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In 1896, when Maisie Thomas turns 17, her annual summer visit to a hotel on the coast of Maine marks a turning point - a series of ghostly incidents casts a shadow over Maisie's summer and her future, as she considers the attentions of two young men.Rich with details of a bygone era, Grange House is a page-turning novel of literary suspense and romance. AUTHORBIO: Sarah Blake is a graduate of Yale University and New York University, where she received her PhD in Victorian literature.She lives in Evanston, Illinois.Customer Reviews:
Torn, between story and style.......2006-12-24
A Great Romance.......2006-01-23
An eerie coming of age novel with fun plot surprises...........2003-11-04
While I was hoping for a good ghost story, this isn't exactly that. It has 'ghosts' and other strange things which Maisie is 'gifted' enough to see, but it is not exactly scary. If you know this going in to it, you will make a better choice. Like I said earlier, it is touched with romance, eerie plot routes, sad deaths, and family issues as well, so it is much more then a simple 'spooky novel'.
Sarah Blake studied victorian literature, and to me this is the strong point of the book. Her writing is true to a style long forgotten, and she does it well. She takes you to the grange house, to the graveyard and hillsides, and weaves her story in a beautiful way. If you enjoy classic books this one is a modern version that will not let you down. If you like those coming of age tales where a young woman looks for love but really finds herself, with a twist of a haunting tale, this will be a great journey for you.
Disappointing Gothic Tale.......2003-10-21
Not as good as I had hoped or expected.......2003-02-17
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House guests: The Grange 1817 to today
Charlotte Gray Manufacturer: Art Gallery of Ontario ProductGroup: Book Binding: Unknown Binding ASIN: 1894243196 Release Date: 2001-01-01 |
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Catalogue No. 13 Spring and Summer, 1875 Cheapest Cash House in America. Montgomerty Ward & Co.; (The Original Grange Supply House.) (246, 248, 250, 252 & 254 Kinzie St., Chicago, ILL.)
Montgomery Ward & Co. Manufacturer: Montgomery Ward and Co. ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback ASIN: B000RPTS74 |
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The Chambers-Russell-Codman House and Family in Lincoln, Massachusetts
Margaret Mutchler Martin Manufacturer: Lincoln Historical Society ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover ASIN: 0944856098 |
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Das Geheimnis von Grange House. Roman.
Sarah Blake Manufacturer: List ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover ASIN: 3471771999 |
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Harstairs House
Amanda Grange Manufacturer: Ulverscroft Large Print ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover ASIN: 1843958104 |
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When Susannah Thorpe inherits Harstairs House in the autumn of 1793 she finds more than she bargains for, as the house has a tenant in the broodingly handsome shape of Oliver Bristow. With only a month left on his lease Susannah allows him to remain, but a series of unexplained incidents arouse her curiosity and make her question his motives for staying. Susannah's search to uncover the answer to this mystery sweeps her into an adventure that changes her life. But when it is over, there is one question that haunts her. Will Oliver leave, or will he stay?Customer Reviews:
Fast paced, if improbable.......2005-04-05
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A House by the River. Newham Grange to to Darwin College. A history of the site, buildings and former inhabitants.
Margaret Keynes Manufacturer: Privately Printed Cambridge ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback ASIN: 0950519812 |
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A House by the River. IN 1884 Professor George Darwin, newly married to an American bride, was looking for a house i Cambridge. He bought Newnham Grange, and with the aid of a talented and sympathetic architect, J. J. Stevenson, altered the house and adjoining granaries to make an unusual and uniquely attractive family home. Margaret Keynes, who was Sir George's younger daughter, gives in this account of the house in which she was born a fascinating and intricate history of the many transformations of a site which has been in constant use for the last 500 years, and this will deeply interest the topographer and all who know Cambridge...
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A house by the river: Newnham Grange to Darwin College
Margaret Elizabeth Keynes Manufacturer: Darwin College ProductGroup: Book Binding: Unknown Binding ASIN: 0950519804 |
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The House of Mystery (Large Print Edition): An Episode in the Career of Rosalie Le Grange Clairvoyant
William Henry Irwin Manufacturer: BiblioBazaar ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback ASIN: 143463969X Release Date: 2007-07-24 |
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The House of Mystery: An Episode in the Career of Rosalie Le Grange Clairvoyant
William Henry Irwin Manufacturer: BiblioBazaar ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback ASIN: 1434639681 Release Date: 2007-07-24 |
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Blood Pact: Victory Nelson Private Investigator: Otherworldly Crimes a Specialty (Victory Nelson)
Tanya Huff Manufacturer: DAW ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback Similar Items:
ASIN: 0886775825 |
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Surprise Ending.......2004-07-30
4th Book in the Series.......2004-04-02
This fourth book continues with Vicki, an ex cop turned private investigator, who had to leave the police force because she is losing her night vision. From previous novels you met Henry, a 400 year old vampire who is also a romantic writer, and Vicki's friend and lover. Also, you met Mike, Vicki's ex-partner, who is also involved with Vicki.
As the fourth book begins Vicki receives the telephone call that no one wants to receive. Her mother has died unexpectedly. Vicki has to come to grips with her mother's death, and at the same time if you have been reading the earlier books of the series, also has to finally deal with her relationship between Mike and Henry who both love her.
This book has some surprise twists, namely the fact that even though her mother is supposed to be dead, While Vicki is staying at her mother's house, she sees her in a window. Is she dead, or isn't she?
This fourth book had some surprise twists, and I must say I felt a little saddened for Henry in this series, who for so many centuries has been alone. But I won't give away more, you will have to read it to find out. A very excellent book if you are into the Tanya Huff series. I recommend.
Creepier and an unexpected ending.......2003-12-13
interesting.......2003-09-15
Creepy with a capital creep..........2003-07-21
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Planet of the Apes: Colony
William T. Quick Manufacturer: HarperEntertainment ProductGroup: Book Binding: Mass Market Paperback Similar Items:
ASIN: 0060086211 Release Date: 2003-03-25 |
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A race of intelligent primates has made a distant world their home. Over the years their numbers have grown. And now, needing more room, the colony sends scouts into theunknown land beyond. But by venturing forward, the apes are encroaching upon hostile ground -- where creatures dwell that can rip an adult simian to pieces in less than an instant; monstrous reptilians whose incredible savagery isequaled only by their awesome brainpower. To venture into their midst is almost certain doom -- but to remain behind would be suicide. Because another foe is lurking in the shadows: the enemy called Man. And in the ruins of a crashed human starship a hideous melding of brain, flesh, and metal lives on -- waiting ... plotting ... refusing to die as long as a single ape draws breath on the planet.
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Sequel to THE FALL is pretty good.......2005-05-07
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The Shroud of Turin: The Most Up-To-Date Analysis of All the Facts Regarding the Church's Controversial Relic
Bernard Ruffin , and C. Bernard Ruffin Manufacturer: Our Sunday Visitor ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback Similar Items:
ASIN: 0879736178 |
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Lebanese Mountain Cookery
Mary Laird Hamady Manufacturer: David R Godine ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback Similar Items:
ASIN: 1567920209 |
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In this lovely and personable cookbook, Mary Laird Mamady takes us back to the homeland of her grandmother-in-law, the highlands of Lebanon, where food is still prepared by families using recipes handed down from generation to generation. One of the glories of Middle Eastern cuisine is that once the basics are mastered it becomes easy to put together meals for four to fifty. This is truly food for communal dining, wonderfully festive to prepare for families and friends.Customer Reviews:
a great book.......2004-07-01
Idiosyncratic and special.......1998-12-31
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Lebanese Mountain Cookery
Mary Louise Laird Manufacturer: Publisher Unknown ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover ASIN: B000VL7W2W |
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Lebanese Mountain Cookery
Mary Laird Hamady Manufacturer: David Godine ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover ASIN: B000UVVFJY |
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287 Pages of Text
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Lebanese Mountain Cookery
Mary Laird Hamady Manufacturer: Godine ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover ASIN: B000UVTRR6 |
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278 Pages of Text...1987 First Edition
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American Furniture & Decorative Arts - Skinner, Boston - November 1, 2003 - Sale #2241
Boston Skinner Manufacturer: SKINNER ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback ASIN: B000H4T1Z4 |
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Antiques & Collecting Magazine April 2003 - Tea Canisters, Twining Teapots, Flow Blue & Blue Willow, Classic American Furniture, Advertising Tins (Vol. 108 No. 2)
Manufacturer: Lightner Publishing Corp. ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback ASIN: B000O3OHR0 |
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CHRISTIE'S NEW YORK: IMPORTANT AMERICAN FURNITURE, SILVER, PRINTS, SCRIMSHAW AND FOLK ART - JANUARY 2003
Christie's Manufacturer: Christie's ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback ASIN: B000NYAZB2 |
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Important American Furniture, Folk Art, Silver and Prints - Christie's New York - 18 June 2003
Christie's New York Manufacturer: Christie's New York ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback ASIN: B000T400HK |
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Winter [Sale] 2003 - Ivey-Selkirk - December 6 - 7, 2003 - St. Louis, MO - English, American & Continental Paintings, Furniture, Silver, Asian Decorative Arts & More
Ivey-Selkirk Manufacturer: Ivey-Selkirk ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback ASIN: B000H4L1XE |
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American Furniture 2003 (American Furniture)
Manufacturer: Chipstone ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback Similar Items:
ASIN: 0972435328 |
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European & American Furniture and Decorations June 7, 2003
Weschler Manufacturer: Weschler's Auctioneers and Appraisers Since 1890 ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback ASIN: B000KPZ28U |
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Dough Folk Art: How To Make Beautiful & Lasting Objects From Flour, Salt & Water
Cheryl Owen Manufacturer: Sterling ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback ASIN: 0806986514 |
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Impressive Techniques.......2002-02-19
Lovely, amazing, outstanding book.......2000-11-15
I love it!.......2000-05-16
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Kevin McClouds Complete Book of Paint and Decorative Techniques
Kevin Mccloud Manufacturer: Simon & Schuster ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover Similar Items:
ASIN: 0684874342 |
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Kevin McCloud has been acknowledged as one of the most innovative decorators working today. In this exciting book, he breaks new ground on the subject of paint and decorative techniques. From information on essential colors and the use of different paints, to an unequaled step-by-step section on a vast range of decorating techniques, Kevin McCloud's Complete Book of Paint and Decorative Techniques is a definitive guide to the subject, showing how to decorate any home with originality and style.
From the earthy hues of Italian farmhouses to the cool elegance of Scandinavian interiors, color has always played a crucial role in decorative schemes. In the first section of the book a unique cut-out color selector illustrates the eight essential earth colors on the decorator's palette and shows how to create and combine them successfully by clever intermixing of pigments. These essential colors, together with five secondary colors, are then used in the techniques throughout the book, so that all the stunning decorative effects can be easily recreated.
The techniques section that follows contains instructions and step-by-step photographs for more than 35 glorious decorative effects, plus countless variations. They range from more familiar techniques such as colorwashing and antiquing to exciting new effects such as cissing paint, which creates a play of light between a matte and a glossy surface by brushing an emulsion of acrylic paint over a dry coat of gloss. Each technique contains a list of essential ingredients, step-by-step photographs and a close-up of the finished surface or object. All elements of the home are covered, from walls, floors, and woodwork to furnishings and even individual objects such as lamp bases and picture frames. As well as the basic technique, further swatches illustrate a range of alternative colorways. Many of the effects featured in the book can be equally at home in contemporary or historical, sophisticated or informal settings, and to illustrate this versatility further, inspirational photographs show the techniques in different settings.
With more than 400 color photographs, Kevin McCloud's Complete Book of Paint and Decorative Techniques is an unrivaled reference. Whether you want to revamp a dull room, devise a striking color scheme, or restore your home in accurate period detail, this book has the information and inspiration you need.
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Excellent.......2006-07-03
This McCloud's no Highlander.......2001-01-30
Este libro cambió mi visión de la vida.......1999-05-25
Excellent addition to K. McCloud's previous books!!.......1999-02-04
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The Complete Book of Decorative Paint Effects: 30 Creative Projects Using Ceramics, Wood, Fabric and Paper
Manufacturer: New Holland ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback ASIN: 1843302144 |
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The Complete Book of Decorative Paint Techniques
Annie Sloan , and Kate Gwynn Manufacturer: Salem House Pub ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover ASIN: 0881623369 |
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The New Complete Book of Decorative Paint Techniques, Revised and Updated
Manufacturer: Ebury Press, London ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover ASIN: B000FH6M3M |
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Interior decorating and other artistic projects using paint creatively.
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Kevin McCloud's Complete Book of Paint and Decorative Techniques
Kevin; Crockett, Michael McCloud Manufacturer: Simon & Schuster ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover ASIN: B000MYYZ96 |
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The Art of Trenton Falls, 1825-1900
Paul D. Schweizer Manufacturer: Museum of Art Munson-Williams-Proctor Institu ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback ASIN: 0915895080 |
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Heavenly Days: The Story of Fibber McGee and Molly
Charles Stumpf , and Tom Price Manufacturer: World of Yesterday ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback ASIN: 0936505052 |
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Excellent review of a classic show.......2004-12-28
Learn the Story of America's Forgotten Comedy Team.......2003-10-31
But for the curious, those who want to know more about the show, this is the book to read. Not only because it is well-researched with interviews with Jim Jordon and others, but also it is full of photographs of Jim and Marian both before and during their years at 79 Wistful Vista.
Listeners to the show know it evolved over the years. The earliest episodes are almost unenjoyable and bear little resemblance to the show at its height. Why did the show evolve? Look here to find out. Favorite characters would come and go. But where do you turn to find out why? This book! And what was behind the "Fibber McGee's closet" routine? How and why did it come about? This will tell you why. How did the show handle the drafting of many of its most important stars during World War Two? Turn to these pages. Why did Johnson Wax end sponsorship? And why did the Jordans decide against playing the roles on television? This is the definitive book to answer those questions.
Easy-to-read type; single space, packs a lot of fact on the page.
This book is invaluable!
there IS no better book.......2003-09-06
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Heavenly Days: the Story of Fibber McGee and Molly
Charles & Tom Price Stumpf Manufacturer: Priceless Sound ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback ASIN: B000O6M46S |
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