Maida's Little House

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Maida's Little House
Inez Haynes Irwin
Manufacturer: Kessinger Publishing
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 1417942363

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1921. This is the second book in The Maida Westabrook series, which features Maida Westabrook, the orphaned daughter of Jerome Buffalo Westabrook, Wall Street tycoon. Although Maida has had everything that money can buy and the devotion of her father, she suffers from poor health. After an operation, on a chance visit to Charlestown they visit a little neighborhood shop, and Maida is enchanted and wishes that she, too, could keep a shop just like this one. Buffalo Westabrook, delighted to see Maida take an interest in something, buys the shop and arranges for Maida to live above the shop with elderly Irish housekeeper, Granny Flynn. The only two conditions are that she must make the shop pay, and she must not reveal her true identity. There is a fairy tale charm about Maida, the poor little rich girl, who is restored to health and who finds happiness living in an ordinary neighborhood among ordinary children, tending her little shop. In Maida's Little House all of her friends spend a happy summer in her perfect little house that has everything a child could wish for. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.

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How to Find Maida Books.......2006-10-07

Go to www.addall.com
At the bottom of the first page, click Used Books. Enter the name of the author, Inez Haynes Irwin, and up come three pages of Maida books from various sellers. Some are first edition, rare and expensive, but I just ordered one for 7.95 and another for 14. Good hunting.
Mel Walsh

PS.If you are a female over 50, you might enjoy my book, Hot Granny, Chronicle Books, out in April 2007. Not as good as Maida but what is? Seriously, it's full of tips and giggles for women over 50.

Think they should be reprinted.......2004-05-07

I loved the Little _____ books as a child.I got to read only Maidas little shop and farm but I loved them both.Is there anybody out who can find a way to get these republished.They were fantastic and I really think they would be an asset to the new generation of readers as well as those of us who already love them

Maida's Little.........series.......2002-09-11

I read these books 50 years ago and have carried the wonderful memory of them through the years. This is a set definitely worth reprinting. In the last year, I have been able to find several of them in online auctions, but what a joy it would be to have a complete set. Children today, need books of this type very much.

Little Maida is the best!.......2001-06-30

I was introduced to Maida in the early 70's. The books belonged to my Uncle's wife. I would also like to collect this set. The Maida stories were my favorites, even beyond the "Bobbsy Twins" and "Boxcar Children". I would love to see them reprinted. Those of you collecting already, please write if you get a duplicate.

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maida's little any thing.......2000-02-07

like the rest I inherited these wonderful books from older sisters and cousins-have 8 would love the rest-but they are so had to get hold of. they are especially interesting to me as I come from a town next to Charlestown and love to read the description of how Boston and the Cape were back then Such positive images of bright and thoughtful girls and boys-wouldn't it be wonderful to get them republished like they are now doing with the old Judy Bolton Series

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MAIDA'S LITTLE HOUSE

Manufacturer: Grosset & Dunlap
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X-Men Fans will not be dissapointed!

Serious Fans Beware

Believe the hype...

Beginning of the Trilogy

Definitely one of the best X-Men novels
X-Men Mutant Empire : Book 1 - Siege
Christopher Golden
Manufacturer: Berkley
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ASIN: 1572971142

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X-Men Fans will not be dissapointed!.......2005-09-08

Christopher Golden has written a book that does justice to the X-Men comic book series created by Stan Lee. Mutant Empire, the first book in the "siege" trilogy, introduces the reader to the fantasy world of the X-Men.
The story line revolves around two philosophies. Philosophies on how humans and "mutants" should co-exist together. The first philosophy coming from a mutant called Magneto. He believes that mutants are the next line in human evolution and should reign supreme over the "normal" humans; he leads a mutant regime of followers called the "Acolytes". But Charles Xavier, leader of the X-Men, believes that with mutual understanding, mutants and humans can learn to exist together in peace. The book includes many conflicts and surprises, including the giant robots known as sentinels and the alien "Starjammers".
Comic book fans who have followed the series since its beginnings will not be disappointed, and those just starting will be simply addicted. The book is adventurous, exciting and full of action. Anyone who has an interest in the X-men, no matter how slim it may be, should take the time to read Mutant Empire. The book will leave you searching for the second book in the series.

Serious Fans Beware.......2003-09-01

Personally, I didn't like the writing style or technique. Though the idea was interesting for a fanfic, it has several flaws, most of them on a major scale. The most obvious difficulty in accepting this as a serious work of the X-Men is the time frame. The story is obviously supposed to take place between X-Men #25 and Uncanny X-Men #304. The time frame is established by the leaving of Colossus and the fact that Wolverine has not been "dismembered" by Magneto as of yet. This is impossible, since the events of those issues had very little time lapse between them. Yet Golden's story supposedly takes at least three days of time between the two issues. Further, Golden writes the novels in 1996, a full two years after these issues have taken place and several other developments have occurred in the lives of the major players in the series.

Also, he fails to account for the absence of two of the major X-groups, Excalibur and X-Force, througout the novels. Further, he fails to account for the absence of the Avengers, Fantastic Four and Spider-Man, all who have strong ties to Manhattan, the scene for the majority of the story. Personally, I think the story was poorly conceived, though the idea had merit.

Another issue I have with the novels is characterization - Golden not only has written out Psylocke and Jubilee without explanation, he has also changed much of the idea behind the characterization developed by Marvel for the characters he does include. While remaining true to Cain Marko and Charles Xavier (to an extent), he completely ignores the characterizations developed for Storm, Jean, Rogue, Iceman, Archangel and several of the other characters that he treats dismissively.

While most of the reviewers for this series have said they were thoroughly pleased with it, I was immensely disappointed. Though fanfic can ignore continuity, the author generally makes a introductory courtesy note of the omission to the readers. This prevents disappointment with the story on a whole.

If you are looking for a good X-Men fanfic, there are several available on websites free of charge that are neither so long, nor so tedious as this. I am of the opinion that Mr. Golden needs to re-evaluate his next attempt to characterize the X-Men. And if Marvel is responsible for the editing on this series, they need to hire someone who can read for the *numerous* errors included in the manuscript.

Believe the hype..........2003-03-19

This is a REALLY good book! The Marvel novels were on a little roll here, and this one keeps the ball rollin'! Mr. Golden has really done fine work (again). He seems like one of the few writers who wrote these books to truly "get" the characters they are writing about...go figure. Just about every character gets some backstory, to help you truly understand them, and they each have distinct characteristics that set them apart from each other (save for a few of the Acolytes, but oh well). Great job, and I look forward to the rest of the trilogy...

Beginning of the Trilogy.......2002-03-28

Wonderful book by Chris Golden that begins the first part of the mutant empire trilogy. In depth knowledge into the X-Men universe. It details the begining where Magneto takes over the Sentinels to start his Mutant Empire in Manhatten. Unfortunately half of the X-Men team is sent off into space to rescue Corsair and the other half is left to confront Magneto and his evil ambitions.

Definitely one of the best X-Men novels.......2001-07-01

X-Men: Mutant Empire Book 1 - Siege, by Christopher Golden

I'm a longtime fan of the X-Men. I discovered the comic book over 10 years ago and have been following it or one of its cousin books ever since. In that time, I've also managed to compile a sizeable back-issue collection, meaning I have most of the X-Men comics from 1975 and on.

That leaves me with huge expectations for every X-Men issue, TV series, movie, and novel that comes out. Needless to say, I've been disappointed by many of them. Sometimes, my only wish is that a new X-Men related product merely be decent, if not great.

Siege, the first part of the Mutant Empire trilogy by Christopher Golden, meets and exceeds every single one of my expectations.

One thing I love about this series, and about each individual novel in it, is the pacing. With about 350 pages per novel, Golden has a great deal of room to work with, and he puts that to great use. He maintains suspense by actually having two simultaneous plots (although one is clearly a relative subplot).

The larger issue is that Magneto has taken control of the Sentinels (mutant-killing robots), and has declared himself ruler of New York City. One half of the X-Men deals with that, and the other half goes into space to rescue Corsair, Cyclops' father. I'll be honest - the latter plot is doomed to be filler from the start, and it doesn't occupy my interest much.

But beyond the plot pacing, the characterization is almost dead-on. The X-Men are just how I remember them from the comic books - complete with accurate dialogue, realistic character interaction, and even some personality development. It's a testament to Golden's skills that he continues to flesh out characters with over 20 (and in some cases, 30) years of history. Each of the characters has a particular worldview, and Golden not only gives each one fair representation, but he also gives the reader a deeper understanding of how each character ticks.

However, I do find that some parts of the novel degenerate into comfortable, "easy" writing. One of my complaints is Golden's description of both Deathbird and Henry Peter Gyrich (the two main villains in the novel) as "evil and insane." Ho-hum. Although he slips in a bit of irony by having Deathbird's obvious paranoia and insanity justified, he paints Gyrich as so thorough a bigot that he borders on contradicting established comic history (but then, that's a fanboy gripe).

I like it that Magneto, soon to be the principle villain of the story, receives very little attention and development in the first novel. His basic motivations and plans are spelled out at the very beginning, and then Golden proceeds to develop the character slowly as the novel proceeds. It's a great way to build suspense toward the inevitable takeover of New York.

In short, Siege is one of the best pieces of X-Men literature I have read, including the comic books. Christopher Golden has an excellent handle on the basics of fine writing, as well as the complex histories of his particular characters, and proceeds to combine them into an engaging and enjoyable tale. This novel stands alone for new readers, or even for people who don't want to buy the whole series (but be warned, the cliffhanger will make you want to read the other two books). And it will please all but the pickiest of longtime X-Men fans. Go for it.

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I guess I like things a little more direct...........2003-11-11

I won't include anything about the plot because you can read that in other reviews. My problems with the book are that too many things that are central to the story are only hinted at. The creatures used for the fine hunt, for example, are never described - you only get a vague sense of what they look like. The same goes for the Aya themselves - there's never a complete physical description of them. Maybe it's just that I like a little more directness in a book, but I found that there was a lot lacking in this story related to these shortcomings.

Intelligent and thought provoking Sci-fi........2001-03-08

This is a sci-fi book that explores the effect of language on species differentiation. Set in the formalised world of the fine hunt where "hunters" use a knowledge of alien language to guide genetically engineered "mounts" in a blood hunt for equally engineered "prey" the plot traces the coming of age of Spider, a young Ayan language student, and the question is will she become a human, an ayan sycophant, or something else entirely?

The aliens are dragon like beings, who exude chemical which are toxic to humans. Students have to wear special suits to protect them from the aliens.

The Ayan language is peripheral and non-direct, making mastery of it elusive to straight talking humans.

The story is set against the backdrop of a world divided between the haves and the have nots, those who have embraced the technology of the aliens and those who avoid it. And the symbol of Ayan technology is the Fine Hunt.

This is a well written and very intelligent book which sets a good xenophobic theme in a Sci-fi context with a wealth of futuristic technological themes running through it. Fine Prey is an example of Fine Sci-fi!

Deceptive depth.......2000-08-27

Halfway through reading Fine Prey, I started wondering: when do we get to, you know, the *plot*? It seemed like I was reading layer upon layer of introductory material, exposition - and as it's a relatively slim book, I could not figure out when Fine Prey would get around to the action.

In fact, the exposition is the action. Fine Prey is a fascinating novel - a science-fiction/linguistics thriller, if there is such a thing. If not, Scott Westerfeld has invented it. Although the missing plot elements, like conflict, mean the novel is a bit slow in places, each chapter is driving the main character, Spider, towards the linguistic resolution.

Just as interesting as the central premise is the world in which Spider lives. In Fine Prey, Earth is a colony world; we've been taken - bloodlessly, I would imagine - by the remote, peculiar, and mostly benevolent Aya. They've given us technologies that utterly exceed our meager abilities, and we've succumbed to their patronage. In most SF novels, that would be the source of the plot, the conflict - in this one, it's the merest background. More a part of Spider's life is the mechanics of the Hunt, a popular game born out of Earth's old equine sports and the Aya's new technologies. Though the detailed descriptions of individual hunts are a bit gruesome, there aren't many of them, and the rest of the Hunt world is fairly interesting.

Overall, Fine Prey, which seems so light and insubstantial for most of the reading, is an involving book with a gripping premise and an unusual and well-described world. I think most SF fans would be glad to read this book.

A coming-of-age story.......2000-03-21

This novel reminded me when I was a child and the first time I ate an artichoke. I remember peeling back layers till I got to the middle and didn't find anything, but then realizing I was looking in the wrong place. Each chapter reveals another aspect of the main character's personality. Spider's character becomes more solid with each chapter. There's a lot of meaning in the conclusion. What the author is trying to say is difficult to determine but what ever it is, it is certainly profound. I'm still digesting this novel. It's the kind of book that keeps you thinking long after having read it. Certainly one that will give you new insight the second, third, etc., time you read it. Recommended.

Mighty fine........2000-01-10

A densely written, complex but ultimately rewarding book. What defines a culture?

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Pierre Dela Ruffiniere Du Prey
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Most religious traditions have a rich, if largely forgotten, heritage of involvement in medical issues of life, death, and health. Religious values influence our behavior and attitudes toward sickness, sexuality, and lifestyle, to say nothing of more controversial subjects such as abortion and euthanasia. The essays in this important book illuminate the history of health and medicine within the Judeo-Christian tradition. Bringing together 20 original articles by expert scholars in the fields of the history of religion and the history of medicine, Caring and Curing provides a fascinating and enlightening overview of how religious values have come to affect the practice of medicine and medical care.

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A Critical Analysis of Caring and Curing.......2002-11-22

Caring and Curing: Health and Medicine in the Western Religious Traditions is a conglomeration of the various views from Judeo-Christianity on illness and health care. The purpose of this work is to give the reader a religious understanding and approach on the subject by using Western traditions as its foundation. The book consists of essays from Judaism and seventeen different Christian denominations, from the more traditional views of Roman Catholicism to the perspectives of more recently emerging groups such as the Jehovah's Witnesses. A traditional and historical approach to medicine allows one to understand the views toward health in the past and how they can be applied today. The benefit of perceiving health care with a religious focus is that it transforms the relationship between medical practitioner and patient to realizing the power that takes place in healing and wholeness. It also causes the patient to ponder the meaning of sickness in one's life.

The Judaic understanding of illness is that it is a punishment from God due to sin. One has wronged God and because of this God has given this person an illness so that he or she may suffer for one's sin. Christianity has a whole contrary meaning toward illness and views it as sanctifying and redemptive. Jesus bore the infirmities and sin of humanity and put this to death with His death on the cross. Human suffering due to illness can be united to Christ's suffering to be used as a means to conquer sin, not as a result of being conquered by sin. Infirmity brings one to a deeper understanding of Jesus' suffering and can be used to enter more into His divine nature. While Judaism views illness as a scourge from God because of sin, Christianity sees it as a means that God permits to defeat sin in humanity and continue the redemptive mission of Jesus.

Judeo-Christianity recognizes the identity of God as the Healer. In the Pentateuch God revealed to the Jewish people that He is the Lord who heals them (Exodus 15:26). The Jews held a special honor for physicians because they are instruments of God's healing power. In the Christian tradition, it is universally held that Jesus performed miraculous healings to demonstrate His divinity and to substantiate His message. The medical practitioner must realize one's role as an agent administering the healing power that has been entrusted to them to be done for the service of God and to be His channel for His healing love to pass through. There is an emphasis on authentic love and care towards the patient when one actually understands one's relationship in this continuum. The patient must also recognize that the care given to them by one's physician is truly God caring for him or her through this instrument.

My opinion of Caring and Curing is it is effective in providing a religious perspective of medicine from various faith traditions and allowing the reader to see the historical underpinnings in viewing health care and note the similarities and differences each tradition holds with regard to health. It is clear that the authors of these essays have a solid understanding of medicine. What I did not appreciate was the theological errors I found within several essays. These inaccuracies were misrepresentative of these faith traditions and revealed a lack of real knowledge of the tenets in itself. Nevertheless, the work fulfills its purpose in bringing a religious perspective to the perception of health and medicine to gain a deeper realization of the sanctifying value in its practice.

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Great addition to Mediterranean Collection!.......2006-06-16

I was fortunate enough to run across this book in my library a couple of years ago, and have been searching for my own copy ever since. I finally found one (right condition/price) this week, and I can't wait for it to be delivered.

Not only do the recipes sound fabulous, but it is a "readable" book. Weiss-Armush explains from the perspective of an outsider rather than one born and raised in the region. She tells of her lessons learned, and mistakes made, and just generally offers a fascinating look at the world she entered.

Great information from culinary, cultural and social aspects.

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A Valuable Resource for the Potential Coin Investor

High Profit from Rare Coin Investments
Q. David Bowers
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A Valuable Resource for the Potential Coin Investor.......2002-02-18

This 438-page paperback volume is comprehensive in addressing the issues facing the individual investor, and cites particular examples that illustrate those issues. The book is best described by the reviews printed on the back cover:

- What Others Have Said -

"Supplies useful information, backed by facts and figures, for the serious investor... Answers all questions in a straightforward manner. By one of the nation's most eminently successful professional numismatists." -- Coin World

"Details the formulas which have been successfully followed by thousands who have gleaned high profits through rare coin investing." -- Numismatic News Weekly

"... answers so many questions that investors should be willing to pay 10 times the price to obtain it. Books such as this by experienced numismatists are all too rare."
-- Numismatic Literary Guild Newsletter

"In this book the author and his staff of Bowers and Merena Galleries tell the secrets of coin investment success in one of the most realistic guides to investment ever published."
-- Collectors Weekly

"His book takes newcomer and numismatist a pleasant step forward in coin education. Easy, profitable reading! Recommended!"
-- The Forecaster

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High Profits from Rare Coin Investment
Q. David Bowers
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HIGH PROFITS FROM RARE COIN INVESTMENT BY Q. DAVID BOWERS (HIGH PROFITS FROM RARE COIN INVESTMENT BY Q. DAVID BOWERS, HIGH PROFITS FROM RARE COIN INVESTMENT BY Q. DAVID BOWERS)

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Since the beginning of recorded history 6,000 years ago coins, particularly those minted from gold and silver, have served as storehouses of financial value. Collecting specific coins (as opposed to just accumulating masses of coins) is a more modern phenomenon, dating back over five centuries. As collectors discovered that some coins were harder to find than others, the concept of "rare coins" arose. The law of supply and demand created a premium for these coins above their face value or the value of the precious metals they contained In May 2005, a 1913 US Liberty nickel - one of only five of its type known to exist - was purchased in a private treaty sale for $4.15 million. Mike Sherman of Collectors Universe completed a study of all the original 1913 nickels since 1941, when they were first sold individually. (The five coins remained as a set until then.) Sherman recorded the prices from all 20 sales from 1941 to 2005; they showed an average return of 12.2% compounded annually. In 1913 each nickel, including the one that sold in 2005 for $4.15 million, was valued at $80. Although the 1913 Nickel is a low-population (5) coin, many other US rarities have also demonstrated extraordinarily high levels of appreciation. Dr. Raymond Lombra, Dean of Economics at Penn State University, in a study well talk about more, discovered that high-grade rare coins showed an average annual gain of 14.1% in the 25 years from 1973-1998

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Paperart: The Art of sculpting paper/ Michael G. Lafosse

Beatiful Galleries, Varitey of projects

Paperart : The Art of Sculpting With Paper a Step-By-Step Guide and Showcase
Michael G. LaFosse
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Enter the artist's world of paper: "Paper Art" celebrates the beauty, versatility, and wonder of paper sculpture, paper folding, paper mache, and paper as a medium for art. In these pages, you will visit paper artists at work in their own studios, and will learn how to apply their special techniques to your own art work. Watch as the work of gifted paper-artists unfolds step-by-step in more than a dozen projects. Gather inspiration from each artist's individual approach to shaping plain pieces of paper into fascinating, dimensional works of art.

Material lists, sketches, and step-by-step photographs document a range of challenging techniques. Full-color gallery sections of commercial and fine art showcase the amazing diversity of paper. Learn from international roster of artists from England, France, Canada, Japan, and the United States.

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Paperart: The Art of sculpting paper/ Michael G. Lafosse.......2002-12-18

I bought this book based on the reveiw given by Hamsterdance. While it is a beautiful book to look at, it does not actually provide all the steps needed to take you from the beginning of a project all the way through the end. Partial explanations are given about how the artists does this or that. Other then oragami, neither graphic, nor explanitory descriptive is given in how paper is actually sculpted,casted etc.. If you want a coffee table book, this is it. If you want to learn how to sculp, or cast paper, keep looking.

Beatiful Galleries, Varitey of projects.......2001-03-18

This is a wonderful book filled with over 15 projects including folded paper (origami), assembled paper (paper sculpture) and art created with paper pulp. Beautiful and inspirational galleries after each project show you more advanced artwork using similar techniques and opening your eyes to endless possibilities.

Each project includes a materials list and is demonstrated step by step with photos and sometimes illustrations. Helpful tips for each are also included. Though the instructions are good, there are no templates and some artistic talent or experience is necessary for many of the projects. My favorite projects include a washi doll, twisted paper box, and a pulp painting.

In the back there is a nice list of suppliers and websites as well as a few organizations and educational programs. There is also a directory of artists with contact information. If you want a sampling of the paper art or just need inspiration this is the book to get.

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The blending of two vastly different styles achieves stunning results in East West Style. It's far more than simply adding a Japanese painted screen to your comfortably overstuffed living room--it's about finding beauty in clean lines, unusual textures, and an overall balance of simplicity and opulence. With dozens of glossy photos and simply written text, author Ann McArdle clears the path to a wholly new style, using only the best of both worlds.

At first glance, many of the rooms seem a little spare by western standards. On closer examination you'll spot comfortable couches with down-filled cushions, silk bed coverings, and deep baths meant for long, relaxing soaks. One sunny spot behind the kitchen sink is filled with a small rock-and-bamboo Japanese garden, a delightful new use of the ubiquitous bay window. Furniture ranges from the classic Eames chair to a plump, bright-yellow loveseat to an elegantly stark raised platform bed, each looking equally at home in its setting. Dramatic carved screens, Chinese silks, and unique ceramics are added in small doses, rather than as full-blown themes--the idea is to achieve harmony, balance, and a sense of peace that incorporates every element in your home and garden, paying attention to shape and ultimate effect rather than strict conventions. Accompanying the pages of inspiration is a shopping resource list, which will prove a great help as you head off on your way to a whole new interior style. --Jill Lightner

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A visually Stunning survey of Eastern influences, design, and objects incorporated into Western interiors, East West Style will help you create beautiful Interiors, incorporating the Eastern ideas of balance and harmony, color and texture, simplicity and richness. Blend the essence of Eastern style with the comfort and familiarity of Western interior design to energize and simplify your home. Sumptuous fabrics, smooth wood cabinets, celadon pottery, Japanese, Chinese, of Islamic calligraphy screens, gleaming red lacquer boxes and lamps-these are some of the Eastern design elements featured to help you create a harmonious, restful home as a retreat from today's hectic life.

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Excellent first book on fusing East and West styles.......2002-08-07

Interior design is very subjective to one's taste.
I was looking for a book that had plenty of examples of living rooms, bathrooms, and bedroom that had fused east and west elements. Some other books I have looked at concentrated more on phyical eastern objects and pieces.

This book gives a very good introduction on paring American and European style furniture with Asian style furniture. There are plently of pictures and the writing is simple and easy to understand. One picture has a Le Corbusier Chaise Lounge ( LC 4) in the bedroom adjacent to a crocodile shaped teak bench in front of a bed. Most traditional modernists wouldn't have thought of such a pairing.
Other photos include a compact Eames Sofa in asian style living room.

There lots of screens ,bamboo and fabrics examples in the photos as well.
This book will be a great coffee table book as well. I've had lots of people pick it up when they come over.

The bottom line is that once you read and look at the pictures many times, you develop your own sense of style. This practice determines which style works for you.

This book will give you focus on your objective to combine the two elements in your home.

Perhaps one day, your living room, bathroom or bedroom will be featured on Metropolitan Home because of this book.

too unfocused.......2002-04-18

The five main chapters of this book are "Simplicity and Order", "Proportion and Form", "Harmony and Balance", "Color and Texture", and "Eastern Treasures". The book purports to show you those "eastern" elements can be incorporated into western rooms. Well obviously the concepts of color and texture aren't unique to the east so you might expect a length discussion about how eastern notions of color and texture differ from western notions and how the two can blend together to create a harmonious and beautiful room. Instead, the two pages of text in this chapter merely say, "Ancient Eastern beliefs include much color symbolism that relates to the emotional responses the colors evoke" and "The Eastern affinity for natural fibers and materials introduces a broad range of textures". Gee, thanks.

The other problem is the poor dilenation of topics. If you flip to a random picture in the book you'll have a hard time whether they are trying to tell you something about texture or proportion. Certainly, in a complete room all of the factors need to balance each other out, but without focusing on each one individually it is harder to grasp its importance.

There are a few hundred photos of designs that look like they would, for the most part, require expensive modifications (for instance, the kitchen with contrasting textures made of three separate materials or the dining room with the floor treatment). As another reviewer pointed out, virtually all of the photographs reflect a Japanese and (to a much lesser extent) Chinese aesthetic.

East is more than Japan.......2001-06-07

If you think that Eastern style is all about Japanese style and minimalism then this is the book for you. But if you think Asia includes India, Thailand, Burma, Bali, Korea etc, you will find this book and its aesthetic a huge disappointment. I did. Stick with Kelly Hoppen.

Great blend of western & Asian design.......2001-04-30

This is a wonderful book for anyone wanting to elements of Asian design, which are so popular today, to their home. With so much to choose from you can't help but be inspired. Sections focus on various principles including simplicity, order, proportion, harmony, balance, color and texture. Examples in photos are accompanied by descriptive text.

Since I am a crafter I am always on the lookout for the things I can make for myself and I saw many here that I could. My favorite idea is a Japanese-style dining table that is sunken into the ground. It looks so elegant and I am dreaming of having one someday. They also use lots of screens, which are one of my favorite elements with their beauty and versatility. I though an attic room with a semi-hidden bed was a great idea as well.

I appreciate the practical approach here of incorporating authentic Asian design into existing Western homes of various types. If you are looking for some fresh ideas for your home and want a simple, yet elegant style this book will give you some great ideas.

Excellent, thoughtful, serious and whimsical!.......2001-01-26

I am so pleased with this purchase. I was a little skeptical initially because the front picture wasn't to my taste, but the inside photos show diverse ways in which to incorporate eastern elements into a liveable design scheme. Another thing that I appreciate about this specialized design books is that I learned general principles of design from the author. The photos are beautiful, the rooms are beautiful, and the suggestions are thoughtful and fairly easy to implement without going crazy overboard on money. I love it! Can't wait to start buying seriously!

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Artwork by Matthew McCaslin. Contributions by Gretchen Faust. Text by Konrad Bitterli, Robert Hobbs.

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