Joseph Balsamo
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  • Joseph Balsamo
Joseph Balsamo
Alexandre Dumas
Manufacturer: Waking Lion Press
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 1600961150
Release Date: 2007-02-05

Book Description

Features one of the strangest characters in literature, Joseph Balsamo, also known as Cagliostro (later a key figure in the Affair of the Necklace). An alchemist, conspirator, and Freemason, Balsamo figures prominently in the eventual downfall of the French monarchy.

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EbooksLib.com vous présente le premier d'une s´ de cinq romans d'Alexandre Dumas: 1. Joseph Balsamo: Mémoires d'un médecin 2. Le collier de la reine 3. Ange Pitou 4. La comtesse de Charny 5. Le chevalier de Maison Rouge. Ils font tous partie de la série Marie Antoinette.

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1 out of 5 stars worst publisher in the world.......2007-09-24

in fifty years of reading books in several languages, i have never seen a book so poorly prepared. there is not a single page without a typo, misspelling, wrong font, bad punctuation... some pages have as many as ten mistakes. clearly no one at the publisher read the book. apparently no one really cared. it's absolutely awful. don't buy this edition.

1 out of 5 stars What a piece of crap.......2007-09-20

This book is so badly proofread and edited that it's a chore to get through it. There are an average of 3 typos per page, not to mention incorrect word substitutions, improper italicization (almost every instance of the words "by" and "my" is italicized), and downright bad translation. The worst crime is that the "editor" chose to peremptorily truncate the novel on the basis that the last chapters aren't good enough to bother to print. Dumas' French Revolution novels are important works of historical fiction and this edition of Joseph Balsamo is an insult to both the author and the reader. I'm disappointed in Amazon for doing business with such a disreputable publisher.

1 out of 5 stars Great Book - Very Sloppy Publishing.......2007-07-22

My one-star review here has nothing to do with Dumas' novel, but a very poor publishing job by 'Boomer Books'. It seems to average about a typo or two per page. At times these typos actually confuse the reading, since they are not only misspellings, but also whole words will be replaced with entirely different words. I can take a typo here and there, but in this book it is so common that it begins to affect the enjoyability of reading it.

I will say that the book itself is great and I highly recommend it. I have not seen any other versions of this book, but if you can find one published by other than 'Boomer Books', it would be much better. There is no introduction or translation notes or anything like that. Its very obvious that Boomer put no efforts or care into this.

5 out of 5 stars Joseph Balsamo.......2001-11-16

This is a must for Dumas fans. Joseph Balsamo is the first book in a series that capture the history of the French revolution in a novel that is truly of epic proportins.
Love, war, fantasy and politics are delicately woven into the fabric of the story. Highly recommended.
JOSEPH BALSAMO
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    JOSEPH BALSAMO

    Manufacturer: P.F. Collier & Sons
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    Binding: Hardcover
    ASIN: B000BUY8AC
    Joseph Balsamo (Marie Antoinette Series)
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      Joseph Balsamo (Marie Antoinette Series)
      Alexandre Dumas
      Manufacturer: A.L. Burt Company
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      Joseph Balsamo - Memorias de Un Medico
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        Joseph Balsamo Tome I
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          Joseph Balsamo Tome II G225
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            Alexandre Dumas
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            Joseph Balsamo, alias Cagliostro
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              Joseph Balsamo: An historical romance
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                Alexandre Dumas
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                Leben und Thaten des Joseph Balsamo, sogennten Grafen Cagliostro. Nebst einigen Nachrichten uber die Beschaffenheit und den Zustand der Freymaurersekten. Aus den Akten des 1790. in Rom wider ihn gefuhrten Prozesses gehoben, und aus dem in der Pabstlichen Kammerdruckerey erschienenen italienischen Originale ubersetzt
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                  Leben und Thaten des Joseph Balsamo, sogennten Grafen Cagliostro. Nebst einigen Nachrichten uber die Beschaffenheit und den Zustand der Freymaurersekten. Aus den Akten des 1790. in Rom wider ihn gefuhrten Prozesses gehoben, und aus dem in der Pabstlichen Kammerdruckerey erschienenen italienischen Originale ubersetzt
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                  ASIN: B000NJN5TQ
                  THE MEMOIRS OF A PHYSICIAN (Joseph Balsamo)
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                    Alexander Dumas
                    Manufacturer: Collins Clear-Type Press
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                    Binding: Hardcover
                    ASIN: B000SUM0Z0

                    Sea Devil's Eye (Forgotten Realms:  The Threat from the Sea, Book 3)
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                    • Loved it!
                    • Send me an intrest preserver someone! YAAAAAAAAAWWWWWNNNNNN!
                    Sea Devil's Eye (Forgotten Realms: The Threat from the Sea, Book 3)
                    Mel Odom
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                    ASIN: 0786916389
                    Release Date: 2000-05-01

                    Book Description

                    Iakhovas has caused more destruction than any force since the Time of Troubles, but his true objective has been a mystery . . . until now.

                    When a young sailor's journey is complete, an aging bard's final song is sung, and a malenti priestess faces her most challenging test, the Threat from the Sea concludes in an explosive climax that will set all of Faerûn reeling.

                    Customer Reviews:

                    2 out of 5 stars Flawed (Spoilers Ahead).......2005-10-31

                    Among the Forgotten Realms novels, this book is the most predictable book I've read. In the first two books, Jherek is visited by a mysterious voice that keeps saying the same thing. The voice's identity is revealed, but anyone who paid attention to the first two books should know who it is. I had it figured out before reading the first page of this novel. The simmering romance between Jherek and Sabyna happens, though the irritating drama queen of a hero drags it out. It drags to the point that, instead of being happy when the kiss comes, you're just glad it's over and done with. Jherek becomes something more than a sailor, though that should be obvious, too.

                    Iakhovas' true form has been revealed before, and it's no surprise when he turns into what he turns into. The final 'battle' is only a surprise because of how short it is. Iakhovas has summoned sea creatures such as giant eels and dragon turtles to attack Baldur's gate and Waterdeep. He did these things to gather a series of magical items, which you think would increase his power. Yet, in this book, all he manages to summon is singing kelp.

                    Pacys has stayed the same through the first two books, and his character doesn't change here. He's still constantly playing music, trying to compose his epic . . . like he's done in every scene since his character was introduced back in book one.

                    The dwarf, paladin, and pirate captain that showed up in the last book all stay the same, though Azla's 'alignment shift' at the end could be seen coming a mile away.

                    The only truly interesting character, Laaqueel, has doubted Iakhovas and, to a lesser extent, Sekolah, for a while now. Can you guess what happens in the final battle? Yes, you're probably right. When I picked up this book, my only question concerning this character was if she would live or die.

                    I would only recommend this book to someone who has a good knowledge of the monsters of Dungeons and Dragons. Otherwise, you may get a bit confused when a few different underwater races show up. I had to stop and think for a moment to remember the definitions of koalinth, merrow, ixixachitals, locathah, and at least three others races, not to mention the undead known as 'drowned ones.'

                    Random Thoughts:
                    - Does it seem odd that, for a mage, Sabyna fights with daggers more than she casts spells?
                    - Remember how, at the end of book two, Laaqueel was full of faith in Iakhovas and Jherek had become darker? Neither attitude carries over to book three.
                    - In book two, Azla and Sabyna seem jealous of each other, yet this never shows up in book three.
                    - Bloody Falkane never shows up again, nor does Laaqueel even think about the encounter that happened in book two.
                    - I feel like if I had an oxygen tank and a harpoon, I could kill the 'Great Whale Bard' just as easily as Iakhovas. For a whale that measured over 400 feet long, the thing just sat there, letting Iakhovas rip it to shreds.
                    - At the beginning of this book, Jherek makes a promise to a diviner, and at the time, this seems like a major plot point. However, this is never revisited.
                    - Jherek is still annoyingly polite and full of self pity, whining about his 'ill luck' every chance he gets.
                    - Did the ending of this book remind you of 'Jaws' at all?
                    - Why did Laaqueel need to have the exact same kind of divine intervention as Jherek? When she hears the deity she hears, it falls flat because we've heard it before.

                    If you're looking to get into this series, only do so if you have nothing else to read. Every character is one-dimensional and grows tiresome, the ending is amazingly predictable, and the action in book three doesn't compare to the other two books.

                    2 out of 5 stars Save this book......in case you run out of toilet paper.......2004-07-29

                    OK I just wrote a review for part 2 and said "I enjoyed this book like the others in the series". Boy was I wrong. I first read this series like 2 years ago or maybe it was more I don't remember...Anyway I just reread the trilogy and part 3 sux. If I hadn't read the others and wanted to know how it ended I would have torn this book up halfway throw in anger...so many cheesy things happen. Like Jherek getting some magical weapon that pops out of his arm and can do pretty much whatever he wants...That girl Sabyna, who isn't hot, has some kind of creature refered to as a "familiar", don't ask me what the #$%& it means but for all intents and purposes it means the book is ruined...It is basically a bunch of cloth that can do whatever it wants and wrap itself around bad guys and make them jump overboard...the only reason I liked the first 2 books was because of the huge battle scenes, and there isn't as much of those in this book...there is a lot of talking, romance, and other stuff that takes up space...I thought Glawin was an interesting character b/c I didn't know that anyone could be that big of a tool...Jherek actually starts to become interesting, much to the dismay of the other characters...

                    The wierd thing is, throughout the whole book it feels like Odom is really stretching it to fill the minimum page requirements he was apparently given, but then at the end there is no closure whatsoever, it just ends...while I was glad about this at the time, it seems kinda wierd that he wouldn't just take out a few pages of Glawin crying over Jherek becoming cool and instead add a little more at the end...

                    This book reveals the whole series for what it is...a series with a ridiculously stupid plot and great action scenes to hide this fact...only there are few cool action scenes in the third book...

                    Oh and I know I am spoiling somethings here...but I don't want you to be dissappointed...in this book Jherek makes a promise to do something for this woman in return for her help, everyone is like "Don't do it, it will come back to bite you in the @%^" so he makes the promise anyway...but Odom never comes back to that...so we never find out what, if anything happened...I don't think Odom himself knew or cared, he just wanted to wrap up this series...the only reason I point that out is he really made it seem like the promise was going to end up being a huge deal later on...

                    Another disappointment...He also never really does anything with the whole twist of Bloody Falkane being Jherek's father...it was a great idea, and it would have been cool to have them meet up at the end or at least give some kind of closure to this situation, but again, its like the people at Forgotten Realms put a timer next to Mel while he was writing, and we're like you have till this goes off...because he just writes and writes and writes and then suddenly stops...there's no rhyme or reason to it...

                    2 out of 5 stars Disappointing.......2004-01-18

                    I had to give this book a bad review because it was a horrible ending to a trilogy that showed promise. Although book 2 should have been edited and made part of this book. Ok let me gripe about this book. It takes forever to reach the the main battle between the hero and the villian but the fight is over in like 5 seconds. Iakhovas worked all kinds of impressive magics, slayed huge creatures, and completed all kinds of other mystical feats to basically be stabbed once or twice and bam it's over. Horrible ending. Also no closure either. After this climatic battle if one would call it theres a whole 2 pages maybe. Plus I have to gripe about Jhereks mystical weapons. They are stupid. Plain and simple.

                    5 out of 5 stars Loved it!.......2002-05-08

                    Mel Odom has definately became my fave Forgotten Realms author. This whole story built and built and got me reading faster and faster. Each character was continually developing and learning where they fit within the story. This trilogy was one of the best stories I have read, the only problem I had was the death of the Great Whale Bard especially as I love stories with animals that can communicate with humans. Now go and read The Jewel of Turmish.

                    2 out of 5 stars Send me an intrest preserver someone! YAAAAAAAAAWWWWWNNNNNN!.......2001-06-15

                    Mel Odom sholuld stay away from Novel writing. This book was so boring and the accual main character was the least intresting out of all the other highly boring characters. Two character I accually like Klinatt the Dwarf. My favorite character and the ONLY intresting one who's short fall-flat end left me dissapointed. The Sea Elf Laqueel was the only great character here. Jherek, was so whiny and self-beaten, before I got even half way though book3, I couldn't wait till I was done with him.

                    On the other hand, here you have Laqueel, who though started off as a villian was the only character that had any true development. I wasn't ever really sure what she was going to do with herself before the end of the story but, I could tell she was changing. I just wish somewhere at the end, Mel would have been smart enough to have her mention to the other characters, now that she had found a new calling, or even to herself. Every character that lives in a book should have complete closure for it's readers.

                    Mel Odom has failed to keep what I thought was good in Book2 carry over to book3. I found a continuity error in a few places in this book, that he should have kept track of. For example Sabyna asks Glawinn something of how he knew about her brother, when he never even personaly mentioned it to her in the conversasion pages before hand, or ever! Another example.....in the conclusion battle, there was a point where the story had switched from underwater to water surface, with not even letting the reader in on it.

                    OH and my biggest complaint......I almost forgot. Jherik traveled half-way around the world for the weapon that would help fight Ikhovas in the end. What does he find? What is given to him by the whales? Apperantly the Witchblade from Top Cow Comics because, he is granted possesion of a brazier that can change shape into any weapon he chooses as he wears it on his arms. I honestly, wanted to close the book and never look into it again. It's a witchblade, plain and simple. I'd really like to see Mel Odom deny that. That is what the witchblade does I don't see how anyone could, unless of coarse they havn't been informed that the witchblade does exactly. It changes can shape into any weapon thought up by it's owner.

                    The only saving point of the book is the above mentioned character, Laqueel, and the fact that it is the last of the trilogy.
                    Forgotten Realms - The Threat from the Sea Trilogy - Realms of the Deep, Rising Tide, Under Fallen Stars, The Sea Devil's Eye
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                      Forgotten Realms - The Threat from the Sea Trilogy - Realms of the Deep, Rising Tide, Under Fallen Stars, The Sea Devil's Eye
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                          Dana Kramer
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                          Becoming the Compassion Buddha: Tantric Mahamudra in Everyday Life
                          Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
                          • Excellent text on compassion practices....
                          • Commentary on Avalokiteshvara Guru Yoga Practice
                          Becoming the Compassion Buddha: Tantric Mahamudra in Everyday Life
                          Lama Yeshe
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                          Book Description

                          Lama Yeshe was both one of the most beloved Tibetan Buddhist masters of the late twentieth century and a remarkably effective teacher and communicator. Becoming the Compassion Buddha is one of a series of his books that examine key Tantric deity practices in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition. As with his book Introduction to Tantra, his teachings make coherent and understandable to the general reader practices that once were considered to be for highly-realized beings only. Lama Yeshe strongly believed practices that help develop compassion and wisdom should not be limited to advanced practitioners, but that the all beings could benefit from them. In this book he provides a commentary on a short guru yoga practice written by His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama. This extraordinary book opens new doors for countless readers.

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                          5 out of 5 stars Excellent text on compassion practices...........2006-12-06

                          In general, I like everything that I have read by Lama Yeshe. He is very credible author from the Tibetan tradition with a gift for explaining things in easy to understand language. He is also very gifted at presenting difficult ideas in a way that is easy to understand for Western people.

                          This book provides a nice introduction to the general philosophy of Mahayana Buddhism and a variety of compassion practices. Specifically, it elaborates on the Dalai Lama's Avalokitashvera guru practices. In addition, however, it also provides a broad context for any kind of compassion practice.

                          Tibetan Buddhism is not an easy worldview for most Western people to understand. Lama Yeshe is great at bridging this gap and relating difficult ideas back to familiar Western psychological concepts, easy to understand analogies and everyday life.

                          If you are new to Tibetan Buddhism, this might not be the best place to start. However, it is a useful complimentary text to other resources. You can find a Tibetan Buddhism listmania list on my profile with specific references depending upon your specific area of interest.

                          I am not a Tibetan Buddhist myself, but I study world religions and find some of the works of the Tibetan Lamas to be difficult to relate to a Western paradigm. If your interest is primarily scholarly, then Lama Yeshe will be more accessible than some other authors. For an even broader context on Buddhism, try Huston Smith's "The World's Religions" or his volume on Buddhism. Both of these are top notch and will help you to understand where Tibetan Buddhism fits into a historical and religious context. It's easy to get confused if you start reading Buddhist works without this kind of roadmap.

                          5 out of 5 stars Commentary on Avalokiteshvara Guru Yoga Practice.......2004-10-01

                          This teaching, which comes from the (late) marvelous Lama Yeshe, is for serious practitioners of Tibetan Buddhism, specifically those who have received the Avalokiteshvara (Buddha of Compassion) empowerment or are interested in this practice. It is a teaching Lama Yeshe gives on a particular Avalokiteshvara practice combined with guru yoga, a practice composed by HH the XIV Dalai Lama when he was 19 years old at the request of one of his students. As such this practice and text is especially appropriate for those with a connection to Avalokiteshvara, HH the Dalai Lama, Lama Yeshe, or all of the above!

                          The book begins with a short introduction to Lam Rim (the stages of the path to enlightenment), and then gets into the commentary, and includes the actual meditations.

                          I am a big fan of Lama Yeshe and his books. I think they are superb. This book may be more suitable for medium-level students, as it assumes some familiarity with basic practices and concepts. For total beginners, a better bet might be Lama Yeshe's "Introduction to Tantra", a fabulous book that can be read by anyone. Advanced level students should also check out Lama Yeshe's on tummo practice ("Bliss of Inner Fire" I believe it's called).

                          P Franey's Low Calorie Gourmet
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                              Old Horseshoes (Shire Albums)
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                                Pitching horseshoes for old-fashioned fun.(building the playing area and rules of the game): An article from: Countryside & Small Stock Journal
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                                  Pitching horseshoes for old-fashioned fun.(building the playing area and rules of the game): An article from: Countryside & Small Stock Journal
                                  Deopald Miller
                                  Manufacturer: Countryside Publications Ltd.
                                  ProductGroup: Book
                                  Binding: Digital
                                  ASIN: B00097N8YO
                                  Release Date: 2005-07-28

                                  Book Description

                                  This digital document is an article from Countryside & Small Stock Journal, published by Countryside Publications Ltd. on July 1, 1997. The length of the article is 1299 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.

                                  From the supplier: Horseshoe pitching is an inexpensive and appropriate game for homesteaders. A horseshoe pit just requires an area where stakes can be driven in the ground 40 feet apart. Tips for playing and scoring are described.

                                  Citation Details
                                  Title: Pitching horseshoes for old-fashioned fun.(building the playing area and rules of the game)
                                  Author: Deopald Miller
                                  Publication: Countryside & Small Stock Journal (Magazine/Journal)
                                  Date: July 1, 1997
                                  Publisher: Countryside Publications Ltd.
                                  Volume: v81 Issue: n4 Page: p72(2)

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                                  The knights of the horseshoe: A traditionary tale of the cocked hat gentry in the Old Dominion, (Burt's library of the world's best books)
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                                    The knights of the horseshoe: A traditionary tale of the cocked hat gentry in the Old Dominion, (Burt's library of the world's best books)
                                    William Alexander Caruthers
                                    Manufacturer: A.L. Burt Company
                                    ProductGroup: Book
                                    Binding: Unknown Binding
                                    ASIN: B0006AKG4Y
                                    Engines of War / Old Politics / A Rebel Bank Heist / Killing on Horseshoe Ridge (Civil War Times Illustrated, Volume 31, Number 4)
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                                      Engines of War / Old Politics / A Rebel Bank Heist / Killing on Horseshoe Ridge (Civil War Times Illustrated, Volume 31, Number 4)
                                      George Skoch , and John W. Brinsfield
                                      Manufacturer: Cowles Magazines
                                      ProductGroup: Book
                                      Binding: Mass Market Paperback
                                      ASIN: B000VMGC3Q
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                                        Prentice K Stout
                                        Manufacturer: Rhode Island Sea Grant, University of Rhode Island, Narragansett Bay Campus
                                        ProductGroup: Book
                                        Binding: Unknown Binding
                                        ASIN: B00072WFJK

                                        Color & Design on Fabric: Paint, Dye, Stitch, Print (Singer Design Series)
                                        Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
                                        • condensed version of a better book
                                        • Beautiful Book
                                        Color & Design on Fabric: Paint, Dye, Stitch, Print (Singer Design Series)
                                        The Editors of Creative Publishing international , and Singer
                                        Manufacturer: Cowles Creative Publishing
                                        ProductGroup: Book
                                        Binding: Paperback

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                                        3. Creative Surface Design: Painting, Stamping, Stenciling, and Embossing Fabric & More Creative Surface Design: Painting, Stamping, Stenciling, and Embossing Fabric & More
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                                        ASIN: 086573870X

                                        Book Description

                                        -Classes on these techniques are springing up in fabric and quilt shops across the country.

                                        Customer Reviews:

                                        3 out of 5 stars condensed version of a better book.......2003-06-23

                                        This Singer series book is quite nice. However, it turns out to be a shorter version of another book, Exploring Textile Arts, published two years later by the same publisher. Nowhere does either book indicate this relationship, but the text and illustrations for the various techniques described are identical. Buy one or the other, but not both!

                                        5 out of 5 stars Beautiful Book.......2001-12-23

                                        The variety of fabric and paint techniques inside this book were numerous. As an artist who works with both fabrics and paint; as well as various other media I was very impressed and pleased. The book features step by step instructions; great illustrations and photography. All in all a beautiful and very useful tool for an artist; home decorator; fashion decorator; designer; fiber art major; textile artist; and anyone fascinated by creating cool works of art or fashion! (...)

                                        Feng Shui Symbols: A User's Handbook
                                        Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
                                        • must have
                                        Feng Shui Symbols: A User's Handbook
                                        Christine M Bradler , and Joachim Alfred P. Scheiner
                                        Manufacturer: Sterling
                                        ProductGroup: Book
                                        Binding: Paperback

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                                        ASIN: 0806971533

                                        Book Description

                                        Based on the Chinese philosophy of Taoism, the feng shui system offers practical advice such as where to place furniture, how to accessorize, and what colors to paint a room in order to connect the energies of the universe and dissolve the barriers between the everyday and the sacred. Begin by analyzing your space with the "ba gua compass" to determine the types of energy present in each area. Now you are ready to work with symbols to improve your health, career, relationships, and personal well-being. A comprehensive alphabetical compilation of symbols--both traditional Eastern symbols and more modern ones drawn from Western culture--helps you select and place the right elements, such as aquariums, sculptures, pictures, colors, plants, mirrors, and stones in the areas of your home. With feng shui, you can become a conscious part of the cosmos and encourage harmony and good fortune in your life.

                                        Customer Reviews:

                                        5 out of 5 stars must have.......2007-09-11

                                        this book is a must have for anyone serious about feng shui. It isn't just another one of the basics book out there to pick from but is a comprehensive guide of all the different symbols and their meanings. Great library resource addition!

                                        Erte' The Complete Graphic Works on CD
                                        Average customer rating: 3 out of 5 stars
                                        • Not worthy of Erte's works.
                                        • An artists dream
                                        Erte' The Complete Graphic Works on CD
                                        Sheila Schachner
                                        Manufacturer: AJ Fine Arts Ltd.
                                        ProductGroup: Book
                                        Binding: CD-ROM

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                                        ASIN: 0966188802

                                        Book Description

                                        408 graphic works created and handsigned by the artist during his life of 97 years. Titles, sizes, publishers, and years of publication are referenced in a database format capable of multiple searches. This interactive cd contains sound and rare historical photographs.

                                        Customer Reviews:

                                        1 out of 5 stars Not worthy of Erte's works........2004-06-12

                                        I am a lifelong fan of Erte and the Art-Deco style. To be sure, Erte was a master in his medium, wether it was in fashion design or illustration, he captured the living essence of the mode.
                                        However, after singing the praises of Erte, I must hit hard upon the faults of this compilation. I expected a CD full of stand-alone images and the like, what I got was not the case and not satisfactory at all.
                                        The CD is nothing more than a collection of, what looks like, photographs of Erte's work. Bad photos that have been shrunk down to where 80% of the intricate detail Erte is known for is utterly destroyed in a heavily-pixelated mess. You can't veiw the images outside the lame, low-quality Flash program; no way to resize the images, either. To be honest, the only images that are clear and detailed are on the covers of the CD. This is completely unacceptable as either an Image gallery or a tool for artists. I have gotten superior image quality off Google searches.
                                        If you are a fan of Erte or Art Deco avoid this waste of money.

                                        5 out of 5 stars An artists dream.......2000-05-09

                                        To be remembered as an artist is one of my life's dreams. Erte was an artist, in the true sense of the word. His works are a visual masterpiece of beauty and grace. This collection of his works is something that can be called simply amazing. His art captures a decade that still reverberates through time, and one that can be appreciated in this new millenium. This cd-rom connects two worlds, the art of yesterday and the technology of today. Perhaps with this melding, a new way to see art has been created.

                                        My Heavenly Visitors: A True Story of Archie's Angelic Guests
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                                          My Heavenly Visitors: A True Story of Archie's Angelic Guests
                                          Marcia Nocera Dunning
                                          Manufacturer: Xlibris Corporation
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