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When Mary-Mathilda, one of the most respected women of the island of Bimshire (also known as Barbados) calls the police to confess to a crime, the result is a shattering all-night vigil that brings together elements of the island's African past and the tragic legacy of colonialism in one epic sweep.
Set in the West Indies in the period following World War II, The Polished Hoe -- an Essence bestseller and a Washington Post Book World Most Worthy Book of 2003 -- unravels over the course of twenty-four hours but spans the collective experience of a society characterized by slavery.
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High Level Reading..ENTRY LEVEL ...NOT.......2007-09-06
This book reminds of a book a college professor would love. A great amount of detail in the times and events that will trick and confuse the average reader. If you read more difficult literature, this should be a breeze for you. The focus of the book was the events that took place over the life of Mary Mathilda and those close to her. The vivid course of actions shows the abuse,incest,love and survival of generations under one roof. The sexual exploitation described the hardship African woman endured as slaves or property of the British during that time and grapically described the sickness and horror of the abuse. The difference between African-Americans and Africans brought to the islands is highlighted through out the book made you wonder who had it better. You actually had to READ through the plot to undertsand the mental breakdown of the character and her pain of giving birth to a son by blood.
What surprised me was the ignorance of the owner of the plantation (Bellsfield sp?). Did he not know that he was father and lover? Did he not know that? The shame he caused.
The author drafted a deep and sensual story. I would recommend this and NO it is not an easy read, but if you take the time it will be well worth it.
What books did this one beat inorder to win the Giller?.......2007-02-23
Oh My God! This book is torturous. I have read the above reviews and saw where someone notes that it's at the last 10 pages that we discover who's been murdered.
The last 10 pages??? I just cannot do that to myself. Sorry. If I had a cat I would put the pages of The Polished Hoe to a more suitable use...
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Madly uninteresting!.......2006-12-23
I hated this book! Apparently Clarke's motto goes something like...why use ten words when you can use a thousand! Overwritten in the extreme - this is one long and painful read.
Awful!.......2006-11-19
The only character that I could relate to was the police officer who fell asleep listening to the old woman's story.
It Wore Me Out!.......2006-03-13
This book became such a tiresome experience! I read a lot (more than most professional book reviewers, I'll bet), and this is one that I'm not exactly sure how it has garnered some of the acclaim it has. It is steady flow of digressions and tangets and ho-hum prose. If I wrote a short story in the same style for a literature class, I would receive a failing grade. The basic plot carries some intrigue, and would probably make an excellent story under different circumstances. But it takes the entire book of 400+ pages to advance a mere 24 hours. Rather than being a book that you can't put down, it is an exercise in reading a book that you would rather put down. I suggest you skip it and read The Known World (Pulitzer prizer winner Edward P. Jones) if you're looking for a moving book that will teach you about slavery.
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Hans Holzer is a world-renowned parapsychologist and author of several paranormal books including Are You Psychic? and Ghosts, Hauntings & Possessions, in which we learn of Holzer's earlier forays into the world of the supernatural. His encounters with the undead are apparently never-ending. Ghosts: True Encounters with the World Beyond is a gigantic volume, documenting almost 200 cases of haunted houses, ships, castles, and just about any place imaginable! The cases are far more complex than just your average white-sheeted ghoul in the attic. Holzer examines the differences between "real ghosts," who reveal themselves to living people, and psychic impressions, which occur to many witnesses, always at the same time and place. There is also solid advice for interpreting paranormal signals--and even photographs of ghostly apparitions. This is an informative read, but one that is open to personal interpretation. --Naomi Gesinger
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Join paranormal expert and storyteller extraordinaire Hans Holzer as he explores ghostly manifestations of every variety and delves into the true nature of "the other side." In this groundbreaking book--featuring eye-opening photographs of ghostly apparitions and visitations--Holzer presents hundreds of case histories, tips on interpreting sounds and other signals from the beyond, and more.
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Absolutely love it!.......2007-05-17
I love reading about ghosts and hauntings. Some books just tell a story and that's it. You're not sure whether to believe it or not. This author has definitely done research and you can tell that he knows what he's talking about when you read it. He explains different types of hauntings and ghosts. It's a book that could take a lifetime to read. It's huge! They don't just list a bunch of stories. You feel like you're learning as you read. I would highly recommend this book to any ghost hunters or people just wanting to read about the paranormal.
A long, fun book .......2006-11-05
This is a really long book, but it is not difficult reading due to Holzer's entertaining style of writing. He's actually funny, an ornery, opinionated Austrian. His explanations strike me as plausible, although I don't believe everything he writes. I view it more as possible explanations for what a haunting is. Also, I think Holzer may present himself as being more successful at ridding a house of ghosts than he actually is (from what I've read about Aaron Burr's Carriage House recently). He is a character though, a very entertaining character. One statement that he makes more than once is "Fear is the absence of knowledge." Interesting way to put it. The funniest part of this book is the 10th chapter on A Visit With Woodrow Wilson. Here's an excerpt from page 117: "That my puny dream of yesteryear has been gradually realized-the brotherhood of man. And it becomes clearer, closer to the next century. It is here, for us on our side. I see it more clearly from here. I am not sure about the designated time. But it is the brotherhood of man, when the religious problem is lifted and the truth is seen, and all men stand equal to other men, neighbors, enemies....My puny dream, my puny ideal, takes form, and I look upon it and I am proud as a small part but an integral part of that." What a hoot! This ghost may actually be our former president; as usual, Wooden-head Wilson is wrong just as he was wrong about everything else while he lived. Are we really closer to the brotherhood of man? Just look at the current state of the world. It must be the dopey Wilson, because only he would be capable of such stupid patter. Wilson turned neighbors against neighbors in the USA, he was the man who plunged the USA into the most idiotic war in the history of humanity. His puny dream was the rest of humanity's nightmare. Well anyway, I guess not everything is believable in this book, but it's an entertaining read and some parts might be true. If you want some fun, read it. It will make you laugh at times, but it's still a good book.
Great book.......2006-03-26
Does Hans have a lot of time on his hands or what? I swear, I have never read a book this thick before! Not that I am complaining. I really enjoy this book and still find myself not only re-reading the various ghost stories, but still finding some that I've missed.
The Ghosthunter Gives this One Four Stars.......2006-01-26
I remember reading Hans Holzer when I was just a kid and loving everything he wrote. This massive book collects all those thousands of stories he has told over the years into one. It's a valuable book for paranormal researchers (I'm a Certified Ghost Hunter) because it so complete, however, it doesn't break any new ground. This is simply a compilation of his other, older books rolled into one. It's a disappointment if you were looking for new material, but a treasure trove if you've never read Holzer before.
Although there are many illustrations, they are dark and badly reproduced and the text often repeats itself, a result of careless editing of old material. Still, I was able to live with these quirks (except for the tiny printing, which is annoying) and found many important stories here and information that helped me as I wrote "Ghosthunting Illinois" and "Ghosthunting Ohio."
Top Hans Holzer.......2005-06-19
If you have followed Hans Holzer's books through the years, you know every other ghost writer comes up wanting.
As always, this book does not disappoint. If you have read his other books, you will find much of this repetious of stories that have appeared in other titles, but that does not detract from the enjoyment of having so many good tales or reports (depending on your beliefs) in one location.
A fine book for reading outside on a warm day, or indoors on a winter's night.....depending on what you think that creak in the floor was last night.... Enjoy
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GREAT READ!!!!!!!!!!!!.......2006-07-16
The first book in the bordertown series I read was a travliers guide. I was hooked after that. This book is a great urban fantasy. I makes me want to run away and just be young and care free.The introduction by Farrel Din is perfect, He is a character I alaways want to know more about. Little glimpes of his charater in other books is like torture. Danceland is like a slice of pie with the charaters Tick-Tick and Orient, for the whole pie read Finder. Demon is about an elf brat who turnes the lead charater,Laura, into a demon. He underestimates her will and strength through the entire story. Exil is kinda about Dez who is so nieve but is strong enough to take care for herself and follow where her heart leads her. Mockery is one of the best stories in the borderlands. Its about a young painter and even younger love. If you ever had a crush in school you will love this story.
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In the tradition of Robert Eisenman, Elaine Pagels, and Harold Bloom, a startling inquiry into early Christianity.
It is commonly believed that the story of Jesus as told in the Gospels contains some elements of fiction as well as of myth. But it is Professor Ellegard's view that the basic facts about the life of Jesus are fictional: Jesus was not born in the time of Augustus Caesar (27 B.C.-A.D. 14). He was not baptized by John. He was not sentenced to death by Pilate. And he never roamed Palestine as a wandering preacher and miracle worker. In fact, none of Jesus' supposed contemporaries ever saw him in the flesh but only through visions, as the Christ raised by God to heaven.
After leading readers through the earliest Christian writings, including Paul's Letters and a dozen other biblical and non-biblical texts, Professor Ellegard declares that none of these writers had seen Jesus in the flesh, nor did they refer to anybody who had. To them, Jesus was someone who had lived and died much earlier.
This thoroughly researched, closely argued book is the result of a modern scholar's purely historical, non-theological approach to Christianity's origins. Readers will certainly find its groundbreaking, controversial insights fascinating.
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Putting it in chronological order.......2007-06-02
Gospel writers had several tasks. They had to transform a minor Jewish preacher into a supernatural God, the long awaited Messiah, and they had to explain his rejection by his own people (directly contradicting the prophecies). Orthodox Jews considered the union of a woman and a god as heretical, a pagan Greek idea. Countless Old Testament "prophecies" (and some not in the OT) are used to "prove" his Messianic calling though the leading of Israel to glorious victory is omitted.
We have learned that the order of the New Testamen is incorrect and that Paul did not write all the books attributed to him. He preceded the Gospels. It's always seemed odd that Paul never spoke of a historical Jesus but of a spiritual Christ. Odder still, the historical Jesus was fleshed out decades later by various writers, four of which were voted by Council as being correct. This accounts for the numerous contradictions and variances among the stories. Ellegard contends that Jesus was a historical figure but lived 100 years before. He was associated (or adopted) by the Essene movement that was still strong when Paul began preaching a new message - Jesus died for our sins and was raised by God. In the maelstrom of disorganized Christianity of the day this kind of talk had huge implications.
Ellegard reviews and redates several documents of the period (comparing certain words, writing styles) to show that the spiritual Christ became the physical Jesus rather than the reverse as most assume. The biographies are noteworthy for their reliance on OT "prophecies" chosen, it seems, for their applicability. Modern scholars have revised the order of the four Gospels. John, once thought to come last, now is seen as the first written and this fits in with Ellegard since it features a "spiritual" Christ. Hi Jesus makes long theological speeches referring to himself.
There's LOTS of repetition here, as if the author wanted to make sure we got the point. Some of the book could be ommitted with little problem. There is also a lot of casual assumptions...yes, most scholars think this was written in 60 AD but it was actually in 120 AD. But his message is valid - Paul's "vision" and Eusubius' words produced the Gospel tales of Jesus, not the other way around. It would be difficult to find such a complex theology fullblown as Paul presents it. More likely this was part of some ongoing movement when he received his vision. And the rest is, as they say, history.
Read G.R.S. Mead's work first!.......2006-05-25
The author opens up this work: "I shall argue in this book for an entirely new perspective on the earliest history of Christianity." Hardly! As I write this, I have another book before my eyes - written in 1903, no less - entitled "Did Jesus Live in 100 B.C.?" by the Theosophical Society scholar G.R.S. Mead.
One would think that a former Dean of a University, in the process of presenting his thesis proposing the origins of Christianity a hundred years earlier than traditionally perpetuated, would have taken into consideration the work of a predecessor! Yet there is not even so much a mention of Mead in his bibliography, nor even so much a passing consideration of the intriguing material from Jewish and patristic sources covered by Mead in his classic work (such as the hostile gospel "Toldoth Jeschu", elements of which Mead traces to Tertullian and others), which Ellegard could have employed to his advantage. Such blaring omissions by Ellegard are most puzzling and disappointing, to say the least.
Comparitively speaking, back in 1900 Mead didn't have the advantage of material that scholars do today (the Dead Sea scrolls, the Nag Hammadi Library, etc.) - but he certainly made the most of what little he had to work with at the time.
A consideration of the hypothesis set forth by Ellegard can never be complete without a review of G.R.S. Mead's volume and the material which he covered, which can be read online at the Gnostic Society library. A copy can also be ordered from Amazon.
Good Argument Falls Flat.......2006-04-02
I started reading this book out of curiosity. The author actually makes a good argument in the beginning of the book. The earliest Christian writings of Paul, James, Peter, and the Epistles of John make very little or no refernce to the historical Jesus but refer to him as if he were a Heavenly figure who lived in the distant past and appeared to the apostles in visions. In addition, Paul writes to his various communities, ie Romans, as if they were already firmly established several years prior.
These theories were somewhat intriguing so I read further. When the author made the claim that the gospels were written in the second century and borrowed the words of the second century apostolic fathers, particularly Ignatius of Antioch, I quit reading. This is basically putting the cart in front of the horse. The idea that the gospels quoted the apostolic fathers instead of the apostolic fathers quoting from the gospels is too absurd for any intelligent person to believe. The idea that the apostolic fathers staked their lives on something they made up is ridiculous.
The apostles weren't interesed in writing biographies of Jesus. They wanted people to convert to the faith of Jesus. You can't get people interested in joining a movement by writing a historical sketch of someone's life which has no relevance to their present or future situation.
Scholarly and Innovative.......2006-02-17
This book should be read by anyone interested in biblical scholarship, especially those concerned with dating the Gospels. Ellegard analyzes the early Christian literature and makes an excellent case that the canonical Gospels and Acts are mid 2nd Century products while Paul, Hermas, Barnabas, Didache, 1st Clemens and Revelations are 1st Century works. This may be a minority view, but Ellegard provides ample evidence that it is not without foundation. From here, Ellegard cleverly and deductively composes a picture of Jesus from his 1st Century texts, and then compares this composite to what we know about the Teacher of Righetousness. Using Philo and Josephus as his base, he goes on to deconstruct the early Christian church as an extension of the Essenes and the Therapeutae (whom he considers Diasporic Essenes). The bottom line - the Jesus who appears in the Gospels in the mid 2nd Century is drawn from the Teacher of Righteousness.
Ellegard's theory is not new (see the works of G.A.Wells, Helmut Koester, Freke and Gandy, etc), but his scholarly approach is impressive. Readers of any alternative or non-traditional view of Jesus will find this book enormously useful.
My only reason for not giving this book 5 stars (on a 10 point scale I would give it a 9) is that the book is a little difficult to read and not necessarily organized in the best fashion (I suggest you start with Chapter 13 first). Otherwise this book is scholarly, well-documented, thorough, and innovative. It definitely warrant a look
delightful book.......2005-09-13
Although Mr Ellegard is rehashing some sholarship, there is much in this book that is new and intriguing. His dating of many biblical and extra-biblical documents is insightful and well presented. He does not appear to be pre-judging or allowing a bias to draw his conclusions for him in advance of his research. He presents his evidence in a clear and readable manner.
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Much more than cheese alone!.......2006-03-13
Any owner of a fondu pot is usually aware of the more common cheese fondu: LET'S FONDU offers an expanded range of recipes for the fondu and describes a variety of meats and vegetables which also lend to fondu pot cookery. Lay-flat plastic binding helps cooks use this in action, while lovely color photos of dishes by Jerry Stebbins offer inviting finished results on a fondu fork. An excellent gathering fondu cooks will relish.
Wonderful!.......2005-09-30
Let's Fondue! is a cookbook for everyone, even if you don't enjoy cooking. And I don't! It's so easy and so much fun. And if you're entertaining, you and your guests can have a great meal and you can still enjoy yourself.
What makes Let's Fondue! so good is that Lukens provides the reader with tips, techniques and guidelines that will ensure a successful fondue experience. It's amazing the simple things you can do to make your cheese, beef, chicken, vegetable, broth and desserts even better. And there are great salad, sauces and dip recipes that are delectable.
I love the Mexican cheese fondue. The Korean Bulgoki is a family favorite! And the vegetable salsa is to die for.... But the white chocolate fondue, maple rum chocolate delight and mocha fudge fondue is something you won't want to miss.
Armchair Interviews says: If you love good, simple entertaining with scrumptious food, try Let's Fondue!
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Of the many media used by companies to bring attention to their products or services, none seem to have had the overall appeal of porcelain enamel. The process of creating porcelain signs is an art in itself, and the influx of new collectors in the market place attests to porcelain enamel advertising's beauty. Few collectibles are made with such long-lasting properties or have been found in such diversity. With hundreds of full color photographs, this new book will give you an idea of the beauty and diverse graphics that can be found in this very collectible area of Americana. Discover the powerful graphics that were so effective on these signs and see the wide range of advertisers who used the medium. The book is divided by manufacturing design with one chapter devoted to gasoline pump signs, a particularly popular area of collecting. Informative captions include a description, measurements, and the approximate age of the sign. This is simply the best illustrated guide to porcelain enamel advertising ever published, and an important reference to collectors and historians alike.
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Great photographic reference.......2000-07-07
This is a very good book for folks starting out in collecting porcelain signs. There are hundreds of photos and it gives you a good idea of the variety of what exists and what to collect. Prices listed are now out of date.
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Quilts for kiddies.......2007-04-25
Wonderful book! I loved it! It's very detailed. Photographs are nice quality. Very pleased!
Quick yet effective.......2007-03-17
20+ quilt patterns. The patterns are interesting but quick - you really can pull it all together in a weekend. (Which is good for a working mum with little patience :-). Some require pre-planning, cutting and even some applique ahead of time.
I adore the pattern for "Baby's Love Blanket". Simple, effective quilt with a few little hearts - I felt I had accomplished something pretty in next to no time. The speed was certainly in the size - just 50x42cm all up - a perfect little quilt for a crib or pram. A pattern to have up your sleeve for that last minute baby-gift.
When I can get the kids sorted, I intend to make the "'Me and Mine' Quilt" - patches of their pictures on a plain quilt. Something I will treasure after they have grown too far to appreciate the simple things.
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Hip designs and simple patterns are hallmarks of the Yarn Girls’ style—the very things that made their first book, The Yarn Girls’ Guide to Simple Knits, a smash hit with knitters of every stripe. Now Julie Carles and Jordana Jacobs return with a whole new collection of fast-knitting, colorful patterns, this time for the littlest members of the family.
Forget about baby-weight yarn and fussy patterns for sweaters that are quickly outgrown. Created in the Yarn Girls’ signature style, with fabulous yarns and big needles, these projects are perfect for new knitters who want to see their creations shape up quickly. And for experienced knitters, more advanced patterns explore changes in color and texture and allow for plenty of experimentation on a manageable, kid-sized scale. Patterns include a variety of pullovers and cardigans, plus hats, dresses, blankets, and even ponchos, all perfectly suited to babies and toddlers. Best of all, the sweater patterns are great for boys and girls, making this collection versatile enough to use again and again.
Many of the projects take just days to complete, and all are presented with easy-to-follow steps accompanied by beautiful photography. With straightforward, jargon-free instructions, plenty of personal knitting stories, and old-fashioned encouragement, success is a foregone conclusion. Never will kids look more adorable, or more comfortable, than in these smart, easy-to-make knits.
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easy and useful projects.......2007-10-10
love the book!
knit a cute dress for my little girl, and she loves it!
Bobbles for little girls.......2007-05-16
I have started the sweater for little girls and boys which includes bobbles for the girls sweater. The directions for the bobbles were very detailed and were very easy to follow. I am using pink and purple for the girls sweaters and blues and greens for the boys sweaters. I have decided having a couple of cute babies gifts ready for deliver is the way to go.
I have been knitting for almost five years and have become addicted to all the wonderful yarns that are out there. My stash certainly has some wonderful things to make including many patterns in this wonderful book.
So So Book.......2007-04-30
This is my first knitting book and I was pretty excited to make a sweater for my daughter. Some of the suggested yarns are not practical for children, expensive and not machine washable. I also felt that the instructions could have included a bit more detail, especially for the variations. The patterns in the book are very cute.
Great for Beginners, Boring for Intermediates.......2007-04-25
I had high hopes for such a well-reviewd book, but I was uninspired when reading through this book. The patterns are rather dull. Some of the yarns are so bulky they look downright silly. And the sweaters are all very square-shaped with dull drop-sleeves. I just hoped there would be a bit more variety and challenge.
But I'll give it four starts because for a beginner, I'm sure it's nice to find easy patterns that won't intimidate. And they DO advertise that these are bulkier-knit sweaters. I just wish you could see more pictures before ordering, because they are TOO bulky for my taste.
Great Explanations.......2007-02-25
This book explains techniques like Buttonhole/Button placement, I-cords, and others that my Knitting For Dummies book didn't really go into. And the patterns are adorable!
I admit I have not yet knit any patterns from this book because most of the patterns (if not all of them) are knitted in chunky yarns or two-strands of yarn together with large needles. In my experience larger yarns and needles make bigger holes for the wind to rip through, and here in the mountains that is not a good thing. So I've been sticking to closer-knit fabrics.
BUT!!! Now that I am into "springtime" fashions in cottons and looser, lacier or hole-ier fabric I look forward to using this book as more than a reference.
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There are 99 wonderful designs in this amazing collection to knit for favorite babies and children. Adorable sweaters, breezy summer tops, cozy hats, fun coats and more!
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very nice collection.......2007-01-08
Despite the negative reviews, I ordered this and then emailed the publisher for corrections. [...]Goose in the flowers hat, sunny fun top, diamond lace baby set were the corrections they emailed to me but I noticed they are not yet up on their website. There are some really lovely designs by some of my favorite designers too so don't miss this one. Yarns used are Plymouth which are pretty reasonable and easy to find. Schematics and charts are also included where needed. Plentiful colored pictures, good print and binding. Very good collection in this subject.
Major problems with a pattern in this book.......2006-08-19
I have been trying to knit the Diamond Lace Baby Set and am facing major problems! Even the errata sheet that came with the book has errors in this pattern. The chart for the sweater front contains several errors.
Cute book, may have errors.......2005-05-18
This book has a lot of really cute patterns in it, and a pretty good size range, which is sometimes an issue with patterns for little kids; a lot of the toddler-and-up patterns go up to at least size 8. There's a lot of variation in the type and complexity of the projects. There are some adorable patterns for young boys, which can be difficult to find.
However, I am currently working on the first pattern I've knitted out of the book, the Sunny Fun Top shown on page 100, which features a textured center panel that's charted only (no alternative written directions), and there are some significant errors in the chart. These errors are of sufficient magnitude that someone inexperienced in using charts might well not be able to complete the project. No errata page was readily available from the publisher.
This is the only project I have yet attempted from this book. It may well be that, by pure happenstance, I managed to pick the only project in the book that has major errors. Then again, the problem may be more pervasive. Right now, I feel I can only give this book a mid-level rating, as I feel a slight warning is in order. The contents are really cute, but there's at the very least a potential for problems.
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For every special baby or child in your life, this project-packed book has layettes, blankets, hats, sweaters, and more to knit in today's fabulous yarns. Children and their parents will appreciate your thoughtfulness.
7 sets for babies: Pretty in Pink (dress, cardigan, cap), Snuggle-Up Set (hooded pullover & drawstring pants), Orange Cardigan & Jumper, Mouse Baby Set (blanket, cardigan, hat), Beribboned Set (cardigan, hat, booties), Polka-Dot Jacket & Hat, and Candy Cane Set (cap, mittens).
8 sweaters for kids: Best-Friends Sweaters (with intarsia flower, for girl and doll), On the Go Pullover (intarsia car), Little Glowworm Cardigan & Hat, Colorful Pullover, Patchwork Pullover, Rainbow Cardigan, Blueberry Bouclé Pullover, and Striped Sweater with Flowers.
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Firsthand accounts and photographs chronicle the restoration of the White House during the Kennedy Administration.
Designing Camelot recounts one of the most influential interior design projects in American history, the restoration of the White House during the Kennedy administration. Fueled by the intense fascination with the charismatic First Family, the project had a profound effect on the popular American imagination and taste in interior furnishings. Emphasizing the historic restoration of each room and the efforts to have these rooms reflect the personalities and tastes of Jack and Jackie, Designing Camelot features a wealth of first-person quotations, personal and public correspondence, media accounts, and photographs. Included are detailed room-by-room analyses of the restoration, anecdotes about the people involved, and insights into the choices made.
James Abbot (Baltimore, MD) is currently Curator of Decorative Arts at the Baltimore Museum of Art.
Elaine Rice (Wilmington, DE) is an independent consultant on American fine and decorative arts.
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Spectactular.......2006-04-08
James Abbot and Elaine Rice are right on the money! This book entails the Kennedy restoration of the White House during 1961 - 1963. Much research has gone in to producing an excellent history that otherwise would be lost. Great photographs of the Kennedy White House as well. I can say this book is a treasure for both Kennedy and White House enthusiasts alike. I have had this book for several years and still find myself picking it up.
Classic Lady, Classic Designer, Classic Book........2004-03-21
James Abbott and Elaine Rice have documented the blueprinting and designing of much more than rooms in the White House. The title says it all. Camelot was about all things Kennedy Administration. Navy suits and Limousines were younger and more progressive. Presentations on the lawn for visiting heads of states by far surpassed the ho-hum receptions at the train station. No detail of Camelot, the White House public rooms and the family quarters escaped scrutiny of Jackie, Sister Parrish and Boudin. Jackie even designed the ash stands with Boudin's help.
I don't understand the criticism of this book as dry or wordy. It's a book. It's a narrative, not a coffee table book. Tomes have been printed and documented of the restored rooms, before and after. The photos are what they were. In this world of colorized movies, Photoshopped magazine covers and remastered music, Abbott and Rice have given us the plain unvarnished way it was, warts and all. I found the background very interesting. It was a collaborative effort between the committee, Jackie, Sister Parrish and Boudin, with a giant does of Henry duPont thrown in. Any one person could have completely changed the way the great house looked, but Jackie rescued the building from it's Gimbell's basement look. It remains generally true to her vision, even though eight First Ladies have imprinted on it. This country would not exist if not for the help of France during the Revolution. It influenced this country greatly and I see nothing wrong with the influence. No one criticized Mamie Eisenhower for the his and hers tvs in the wall or the Mamie Pink.
I enjoyed this book, and I would recommend it to anyone.
not enough for the money.......2003-05-17
The writing is dry. The pictures are not the best and it fails to show whnat the White House looked like before the restoration. Everyone says that it looked horrible so why not give the reader a taste of what was so wrong with it? If you can find the White House guidebook that was produced to pay for the restoration read that instead. It has much betters photos.
Superb!.......2001-06-25
A superb survey of the White House decor of President & Mrs. Kennedy. The book documents the ideas, process, decisions and choices behind the stunning interiors of the Kennedy White House-both the public and private rooms. What comes through the text is Mrs. Kennedy's leadership and vision - combining taste, history, beauty and great cunning - just to create and then manage this melange of egos, talent and intelligence was an accomplishment, and the results live on today (albeit not as beautifully or artistically). We all gained a greater knowledge and appreciation of our nation's historic and artistic past because of Mrs. Kennedy's work.
I've corresponded with Mr. Abbott and he's been most kind and interesting. He assisted in the current show at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, "Jacqueline Kennedy: The White House Years," and there's a number of items on display relating to the White House decorations.
Read the book, catch the exhibit (it moves to the JFK Library in Boston in the fall).
Wordy and Disappointing.......2001-05-15
I was very disappointed with this book. I found the writing style dry and the photographs/layout just not up to par. It almost seemed like somebody's thesis with som photos thrown in. Somebody needs to do a large format picture book on this subject with more about Jackie!
Book Description
In today's competitive international market, it is necessary to have more than just a great product. The package and label needs to draw the consumer's eye and entice them to purchase the item. There is no formula for great package design as each product varies in size, shape, and material. Designers are challenged, and their resulting creativity and innovation is showcased in this full-color volume, Package and Label Design. From hang tags on clothing items to boxes for popcorn, the 250 images in this book represent designers from thirteen countries. Filled with new and creative ideas for package and label design, you will refer to this inspiring volume again and again.
The CD-ROM companion contains all designs from this book plus 400 more from previous Rockport package and label design books. All images are referenced by designer and subject and include information about the designers and the techniques used.
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Great book, but the CD is not well designed for Mac users.......1999-01-12
This is a visually stunning book. There are many examples of very exciting packaging designs in all materials and for a broad spectrum of products and product types. Each design is briefly described and technical and author/client, etc. information is provided.
The reason it rates 4 stars instead of 5 is due to the very poorly implemented cross-platform CD-ROM that comes with the book. If you are a Mac user you will be disappointed to discover that there are no Mac files to launch and fully use the CD. In fact, the only way I could view the contents was through either Netscape or Macromedia Director. And, the Director version is old, so you have to convert the files to an updated movie to see them in that program. However, if you do that, they no longer play in Netscape. Oh, yes, you MUST have the shockwave plug-in in your Netscape plug-ins folder for this to work. All the same, many of the controls do not work in Netscape, and if you try a search the program stops altogether (you can quit, but you can't do much else).
I would recommend this book to anyone who is interested in package design. I would also urge the publishers to fix their CD as a huge installed userbase of package designers use Macs as a matter of course.
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Food Wrap: Packages That Sell
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Anne Fink
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Food packages are the weapons in the war to win a consumer's loyalty. With the huge investment required to develop new and compete with older brands, strategies are employed that would rival many military operations. Food Wrap is a profusely visual record of the contemporary packages that transcend the commonplace--the concepts are smart, the designs are beautiful, and what's more, they possess real appetite appeal.
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An outstanding book!!!.......2006-07-04
I have owned a marketing and graphic design firm for the past 17 years and have used this book many, many times to help generate some great ideas and guide clients as to their likes and dislikes. Great books like these are a huge boon to designers. Using it we can do a quick and comprehensive study of successful food packaging. I have owned many design books over the years and this is one of the best. It shows a very wise range of styles and the vast majority are outstanding. Great design tends to be timeless design.
Title is misleading, and book is poorly written.......1998-04-17
I was disappointed for two reasons: this is not a textbook of "packages that sell"--it's an exhibit of interesting and edgy packaging that may or may not "sell". My biggest problem with the book was that the text was VERY hard to read because there was no punctuation! It's amazing what commas can do, and I finally gave up trying to read and reread passages that had no punctuation except a period now and then. And I guess I was expecting to learn some of the basic and almost subliminal techniques of packaging that break through the clutter and sell a product. I pretty much flipped through the book in less than 1/2 hour and haven't picked it up since.
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Label and Package Graphic Design
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This digital document is an article from Label & Narrow Web, published by Thomson Gale on April 1, 2007. The length of the article is 830 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: Prepress & package design blogs.(THE BLOGSMITH)
Author: Peter Renton
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Date: April 1, 2007
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Volume: 12
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