Patterns of Murder: Three-in-One (Needlecraft Mysteries)

Customer Reviews:

Three in one!.......2007-08-27

I totally enjoyed this three-in-one book. I passed it along to a friend and she liked it too. Now I am looking for more books by Monica Ferris.

Easy enjoyable reading!.......2007-02-06

These are the first Monica Ferris books I have read. The stories center around a needlework shop called Crewel World.There are many references to different types of needlework. Being a needleworker, I enjoy all the very accurate comments to different types of needlework. Being a mystery lover this makes for a great combination. Easy enjoyable reading!

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A WINNER!.......2007-01-09

A handy way to read the first three Monica Ferris books! Supurb idea!

Book Description

This reference work covers the supernatural and speculative fiction published by Arkham House Publishers, Inc., of Sauk City, Wisconsin. In 1937, promising Wisconsin writer August Derleth decided to publish a collection of the stories of his recently deceased friend, H. P. Lovecraft. After two years of failed attempts, Derleth and another Lovecraft fan, Donald Wandrei, published the collection themselves under the name of Arkham. In the years that followed, Arkham House published the works of many of the foremost American and British writers of weird fiction, including Basil Copper, Lord Dunsany, Robert E. Howard, and Robert Bloch. Arkham published Ray Bradbury's first book, Dark Carnival, in 1947.

The work begins with a history of the house and biography of August Derleth; it also includes a chapter on H. P. Lovecraft's connection to Arkham. The main body of the text consists of chronologically listed descriptions and current values of the more than 230 titles published by Arkham House and its two imprints, Mycroft & Moran and Stanton & Lee. These entries detail editions, reprints, special points, restoration, care, buying and selling, investment, and future trends. Other features include alphabetical indeces of titles and authors, lists of scarcity and value ranking, a list of annual stock lists and catalogs, and a bibliography of reference literature. The book is illustrated throughout with dust jacket reproductions and photographs.

Customer Reviews:

Could have been much better-.......2006-04-21

This volume lacks many bibliographic notes and even manages many errors. The two best books are still Jaffreys - Arkham House Companion and The Science-Fantasy publishers by Chalker & Owings (third revised and enlarged edition). The price guide is really inflated on many common titles also. If your going to release a book which should have been priced at $20-25 (no color photos so what is going on McFarland? and no discount to the trade???) you need to do your homework. Besides the aforementioned reference books the author definitely needs to reference Roy Squires or L.W. Currey catalogues. Maybe this is the time for a me to do a proper bibliography on Arkham House?

AN INDISPENSIBLE GUIDE TO ARKHAM HOUSE BOOKS.......2005-08-05

Arkham House books have been some of the most highly sought after books by collectors for decades. This tiny publishing house that made its name by collecting the works of writers such as H.P. Lovecraft, Robert E. Howard, Clark Ashton Smith, and many others, is still going strong today and introducing new writers of weird horror and fantasy fiction. This book provides a much needed guide to the nearly 70 years of Arkham titles and while it seems to be geared mainly to newcomers to Arkham House, even the most seasoned collectors will find the information valuable.

The author, Barry Abrahams begins the guide with a brief history of Arhkam House and its founding by writer August Derleth to collect and publish the works of the late H.P. Lovecraft in 1939. Abrahams also provides a biographical study on Lovecraft. Following this there is information on collecting Arkham House books including book condition and grading, the value of dust jackets, repairs and restorations, signed copies, and general tips on the care of rare books. The value of Arkham House books are especially tied into the availability and condition of the dust jacket which can amount to 75% of the book's value in some cases due to the scarcity of the jackets. Abrahams also provides collectors with advice on buying & selling Arkham books, pricing, dealers, and buying on internet auctions and even looks at collecting Arkham House titles as investments.

Chapter four begins the real meat of the book-a complete bibliography of every Arkham House title published through to the present day, beginning with "The Outsiders and others" in 1939 with a mere 1268 copies up to "A Rendezvous with Averoigne" in 2003. The bibliography provides the title and author, the date of publication, page count, original price and print run, brief synopsis, and finally a current value of each title. In addition to the Arkham House titles, Abrahams provides a bibliography of the Arkham imprints Mycroft & Moran, and Stanon & Lee. Finally, there is a list of Arkham titles ranked by scarcity for the treasure hunters.

Even if you are not a collector of Arkham House titles, and I am not, the book is still an invaluable resource for those who are fans of the many authors that Arkham has published over its long and storied history. And while many titles are very rare and very expensive, others are far more affordable than you may have thought. Leave it to McFarland Publishing to put out such an eclectic, yet indispensable title.

Reviewed by Tim Janson

comprehensive guide for book collectors.......2004-10-29

Books published by Arkham House are especially desirable with science-fiction and fantasy book collectors. The books have exceptional value not only for their scarcity, but because of the publisher's historical significance in this genre. Arkham House was started in 1937 by the writer August Derleth to publish the works of his friend H. P. Lovecraft who had recently died. With the success of this first venture, the House took on other authors, among them Lord Dunsany and Robert Howard. In 1947, it published Ray Bradbury's first book, "Dark Carnival." After introductory general material on the collecting, buying, and selling of Arkham House books, there are annotated bibliographies of every book published by Arkham as well as its two imprints, Mycroft & Moran, and Stanton & Lee. The detailed annotations identify the contents of the respective book and point out bits of information important to collectors; and they end with current prices for first printings of first editions of the book in its best condition with a jacket and without a jacket. But that's not all--following the three comprehensive bibliographies are sections on the 35 most valuable Arkham House books; its books ranked by scarcity; and a listing of the publisher's catalogs, which are also of interest to collectors, though not nearly so valuable as the books, the most desirable of which can cost a couple of thousand dollars. Nielsen is himself a collector of Arkham House books. This up-to-date, comprehensive, and easy-to-use handbook is plainly of interest to any collectors or dealers of Arkham House books and of books in the science-fiction and supernatural/fantasy genres.

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In the revised and updated edition of Lean Thinking: Banish Waste and Create Wealth in Your Corporation, authors James P. Womack and Daniel T. Jones provide a thoughtful expansion upon their value-based business system based on the Toyota model. Along the way they update their action plan in light of new research and the increasing globalization of manufacturing, and they revisit some of their key case studies (most of which still derive, however, from the automotive, aerospace, and other manufacturing industries).

The core of the lean model remains the same in the new edition. All businesses must define the "value" that they produce as the product that best suits customer needs. The leaders must then identify and clarify the "value stream," the nexus of actions to bring the product through problems solving, information management, and physical transformation tasks. Next, "lean enterprise" lines up suppliers with this value stream. "Flow" traces the product across departments. "Pull" then activates the flow as the business re-orients towards the pull of the customer's needs. Finally, with the company reengineered towards its core value in a flow process, the business re-orients towards "perfection," rooting out all the remaining muda (Japanese for "waste") in the system.

Despite the authors' claims to "actionable principles for creating lasting value in any business during any business conditions," the lean model is not demonstrated with broad applications in the service or retail industries. But those manager's whose needs resonate with those described in the Lean Thinking case studies will find a host of practical guidelines for streamlining their processes and achieving manufacturing efficiencies. --Patrick O'Kelley

Book Description

Expanded, updated, and more relevant than ever, the bestselling business classic by two internationally renowned management theorists shows how companies of any size in any industry can seize opportunities in the post-bubble economy.

Lean Thinking begins by helping listeners to identify value, asking, "What does the customer really want?" instead of "What can we try to convince the customer to accept?" Lean thinkers then identify the value stream -- every step required to move a specific good or service from initial concept into the hands of the customer -- for each product and ask if each step really creates value. Those that don't -- the great majority -- are then removed, and the remaining steps are conducted in continuous flow at the pull of the customer, as the firm manages toward perfection. As a consequence, lead times, costs of all sorts, and defects shrink, while responsiveness to customer needs and selling prices increase.

In an economic downturn, many companies are searching desperately for a sustainable formula for renewed growth and success. Lean Thinking is that formula -- a proven blueprint and specific action plan that will help any company stabilize its position and grow steadily while better serving its customers, employees, suppliers, and investors.

Customer Reviews:

Interesting book but very dull........2007-08-27

I found this book to be interesting, but I hard trouble finishing it because the writing was so boring. Despite the dullness the book did get me thinking of product in a different way.

Womack and Jones, very engaging........2007-08-26

Lean Thinking- A very well written account of a long study of the theory of customer driven value thinking. The elimination of waste in accomplishing customer driven trade is the main goal of this theory. The book has been tuned over a series of revisions, so it is well polished. While I am no expert on the topic, I can at least attest to the fact that the volume is well written and referenced. Their views are spread over a period of many years, giving them the benefit of tracking case study performance over the long term. Companies both large and small have been studied and tracked to determine the benefits of these theories.

Worth Every Penny.......2007-07-30

A most readable book on an important subject of productivity. The comment on outsourcing is insightful and the emphasis on human element is so crucial. Productivity is not all about bigger and better machines but about management and employee been willing to take risks to think out of a box. Mr. Womack has made a significant contribution to the on-going dicussion of productivity in a globalized world.

My husband loved it.......2007-04-10

My husband loved this book so much that this was actually purchased as a gift for another man in his office.

Excellent Book with Detailed Lean Conversion Techniques .......2007-02-01

This book provides many case studies of companies outside of the auto industry that converted to lean production. It details the personnel changes they had to make, changes in factory layout, differences in the supply chain and much more. Where "The Machine that Changed the World" was a primer to lean production, "Lean Thinking" is more of a how-to book. Together, they make a great pair and provide a fairly in-depth view of the subject. As in, "The Machine that Changed the World", there is plenty of hard data to back up the claims that these companies improved after switching to lean thinking.

I am a college student majoring in mechanical engineering and read this book and "The Machine that Changed the World" to get a broad understanding of lean production. The two books did just that and even gave me many ideas on how to convert a student organization I am involved with (SAE) to more of a lean organization. As much as possible anyway.

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Exceptional Cookbook

Real Yankee Cooking

Durgin Park/ Chef Tommy Ryan

Durgin-Park Cookbook: Classic Yankee Cooking in the Shadow of Faneuil Hall (Roadfood Cookbook)
Jane Stern , and Michael Stern
Manufacturer: Thomas Nelson
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

General | Baking | Cooking, Food & Wine | Subjects | Books
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ASIN: 140160028X

Book Description

No restaurant defines Yankee cooking as well as Boston's Durgin-Park. In an atmosphere of clattering dishes, conversation, and sharp-tongued waitresses, it serves its time-hallowed specialties: roast beef that may be the best anywhere, incredible quantities of Boston baked beans, New England boiled dinners, chowder, apple pie, apple pan dowdy, and hot cornbread.

Few restaurants can claim a tradition as long and entrenched as Durgin-Park. Founded in 1827, it has had only four owners. Chef Tom Ryan has worked there for 40 years and leaned how to cook "the Durgin-Park way." Many of the legendary waitresses who display an "attitude" towards the customers have worked at Durgin-Park for their entire careers. Franklin Roosevelt ate there when he went to Harvard, Calvin Coolidge was a regular, and Teddy Roosevelt satisfied his hearty appetite there, as did his sons.

The Durgin-Park Cookbook contains not only Tom Ryan's recipes for his classic New England dishes, but the stories and photos make reading the book like a visit to the Boston landmark. Its history, its traditions, its atmosphere, and its commitment to quality are all described and illustrated. This important addition to the Roadfood™ Cookbook series is sure to be a favorite with people in New England and throughout the country.

Other books in the series include El Charro Cafe Cookbook, The Blue Willow Inn Cookbook, and (coming next January) Louie's Backyard Cookbook (from Key West, Florida).

Customer Reviews:

Exceptional Cookbook.......2004-09-15

Every now and then you run across an exceptional cookbook. The Durgin-Park Cookbook is one example. It is beautifully laid out with good photos and interesting sidebars full of extra tidbits of history and anecdotes about this Boston institution.

Over the past weekend I made three recipes from this cookbook alone. The Corn Bread # 2 recipe was a real keeper. It had a light texture, was moist, and was crispy on the edges. I added my own twist by throwing in finely diced fresh chives and sun-dried tomatoes in olive oil (drained).

The chicken wings, marinated and basted with a garlic and ginger sauce, were also quite easy and tasty. As with any cookbook, I always analyze the ingredients and decide if they will be to my taste. For example, if ginger powder is called for, as in the chicken wings recipe in this book, I almost always use fresh ginger. Why not? I keep one-inch length pieces of ginger in the freezer and just take them out whenever a recipe calls for powder or fresh. It's all personal preference of course. I just happen to think ground ginger powder tastes harsh.

The Parmesan Potato Rounds recipe was also quite excellent. It is made much like a gratin, but without the heavy cream. Again, it was simple to make and tasted like it took much longer. If you like Parmigiano-Reggiano and potatoes, what's not to like about this recipe? It had a crispy crust on top and soft, perfectly cooked potatoes on the inside.

The Sterns have put together some excellent cookbooks over the years and I'd have to say that this is one of my favorites in the Roadfood series. There are recipes for entertaining as well as daily fare. Most of the ingredient lists for the recipes are easily managed without a lot of complicated chopping, dicing, measuring, etc.

Hmm, let's see, this weekend maybe I'll make the Stuffed Pork Chops and Onion Casserole or perhaps the Scalloped Tomatoes...

Real Yankee Cooking.......2003-01-17

I have been going to Durgin Park for the past 40 years and it is always the same. Real down home Yankee Cooking. The food is always great and very fresh. I was told that everything is bought daily and it is obvious by the quality of the food. If you are ever in Fanuiel Hall Market Place in Boston, this is a must to go too. Also, buy the book as there are real great recipes to try and there is also the history of Durgin Park in it. You won't be sorry you did............. Enjoy

Durgin Park/ Chef Tommy Ryan.......2002-11-22

Chef Tommy Ryan has been referred by many friends, associates and competitors as truly "The Czar of Yankee Cooking." After reading the book and visiting Durgin Park (as I have many times in the last 20 years) the reader will clearly see Chef Tommy Ryan has a basic principle and that is you must start with quality ingredients. Everything from the meat, fish, poultry, vegetables and deserts comes from the purveyors who sell the very best. After the Chef and his team prepare your meal it's truly a culinary masterpiece and this book gives the reader the steps to success in his/her home kitchen.

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Too rich for my blood

Winning At Halter by Denny Hassett

Winning at Halter
Denny Hassett , Lynda Bloom-Layne , and Lynda Bloom Layne
Manufacturer: Breakthrough Publications
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

General | Animal Care & Pets | Home & Garden | Subjects | Books
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Training for Trail Horse Classes (Equi Skills)

ASIN: 0914327909

Customer Reviews:

Too rich for my blood.......2006-11-10

This book goes into extreme detail requiring extreme investment in preparing horses for halter classes. While the advice is very good and you can see what lengths some are willing to go to, it goes far beyond most people's capacity. As a Foundation Quarter Horse owner and breeder, I will take a lot of the advice to heart, but there's a lot that, for my type of showing, is way over the top.

Winning At Halter by Denny Hassett.......2005-10-21

This was a really good book, covering many basics in the conditioning, feeding and grooming of halter horses. It was clear, concise, and easy for most levels to understand. I would not say it is for someone brand new to horses or showing though. There were tips on handling and showing stallions as well as an explanation of why acupuncture is used on halter horses. I would have like to have seen more info on actually being in the show pen, little tips and secrets that can be helpful when showing.

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Winning at Halter
Jim McVeigh
Manufacturer: Pacific Design Services
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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Winning at halter
Jim McVeigh
Manufacturer: Pacific Design Services
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000O2PIBU

Book Description

En Route offers an entertaining, glamorous, and evocative look at the early, international airline companies and the distinctive designs of their luggage labels, so coveted by intrepid travelers of the period. Complete with over 150 examples, from bold images of the Art Deco period to modern icons of the 40s and 50s, and tips on acquiring and preserving vintage labels, En Route will delight and inform travelers and aviation enthusiasts, as well as commercial artists and designers.

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The Embroidery of Boutis: Art and Technique of a Provencal Treasure
Francine Nicolle
Manufacturer: Art Stock
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Binding: Hardcover

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The present work deals with anthropomorphism and interpretation of the Qurcan in the theology of the Zaidite imam al-Qasim ibn Ibrahim (785-860 A.D.). The edition and annotated translation of al-Qasim's epistle Kitab al-mustarshid is preceded by a detailed introduction, which treats early Islamic theology. For the abrogation of the literal meanings of Qurcanic anthropomorphic expressions, the author uses similes, idioms and phrases in Arabic, pieces of evidence from ancient Arabic poetry and rational arguments which often reflect the Mubtazilite ways of dealing with anthropomorphism. The second subject, the place of the Qurcan in al-Qasim's writings and his methods of interpretation of the Qurcan, bears directly upon his doctrines in general and upon his doctrine of anti-anthropomorphism in particular, and also contributes to the understanding of the development of Qurcanic exegesis in the first half of the ninth century.

Customer Reviews:

A Good source book.......2001-05-12

This book as the name indicates is the translation of Kitab-al Mustarshid. Al-Qasim in his book touches few fundamental concepts mostly about non-muhkem ayats such as visibility of God, location of God, hearing of God etc. Al-Qasim in principal tries to clarify these concepts using the Arabic usage of the words and also refering to Qur'an itself. Mostly he follows Mutazilite way of interpretation. He also refers to earlier interpreters such as Mujahid. This book is definitely a must read for persons who wants to read concepts and interpretations direct from the source. Book has Arabic original and English translation

Book Description

Here's the powerful story of my life--a lonesome sojourn through a labyrinth in pursuit of love and strength. The path twists and turns through time, and upon encountering David Ruffin, lead singer of The Temptations, my destiny is met.

Customer Reviews:

A Memoir: David Ruffin-My Temptation.......2007-05-14

I waited for this book a long time. I can truly understand how Genna loved David so much,she could not bring herself to leave him.What I don`t understand is why she did not fight back.I enjoyed the book and I got to know D.R. better.I love him still. He needed help also.

A Memoir: David Ruff - My Temptation.......2007-03-15

Since I am a big fan of The Temptations and especially David Ruffin....I was anxious to read the story of a woman who spent her life loving him.
As I read the book, I came to know David and felt the pain and love Genna shared with him. For anyone who has loved and lost....this is a wonderful book. I truly enjoyed it.

Don't Be Tempted.......2007-02-17

The idea of this book being a love story is interesting, you want to read about David Ruffin outside the spotlight from the mother of his son. However, the entire book was like the writer sat down and started typing, turned in the book and it went to print. Events flash back and forth, words are underlined, and one never quite understands what about the relationship that made her put up with abuse and other women. Supposedly, the lies began from day one so what was the glue again? I love Motown and the idea of reading about the real deal of any of the many stars is appealing, but I found no real deal here. Also, to the author, with regards to the "letter to Otis," where exactly would you have fit in the movie about the Temptations?

A Memior: David Ruffin--My Temptation.......2006-12-29

I have had the pleasure of purchasing the above book and recieved the e-book from the Author Genna Sapia-Ruffin, whom I have conversed with frequently concerning the contents of her book, I have (purchased a copy) through Genna's web site. I found this book to be a Love Story that Mrs. Ruffin, experienced with the Legendary Motown Legend David Eli Ruffin, this story is captavating, sad and empowering. I came across her story by sheer accident while researching information on David Rufin's band mate Paul Williams, whom I am closely related to, and needed information concerning the mystery surrounding his death; for years I have followed the career of the "The Temptations" via Paul Williams, and have come to know and love all the members of this magical group.

My all time favorites were Paul Williams, Eddie Kendricks and the controversial David Ruffin. Ms. Genna Ruffin's Memoir of her very special and favorite "Temptation" David Eli Ruffin, whom she met at the beginning of his musical career with The Temptations it take you on a literary journey of her life before Ruffin, her susequent courtship with David, and her life with David, during his meteoric rise in fame with the group. She candidly reveals the sweet nuturing side of the man that fans all over the world came to know and love; also her personal experiences while dealing with his dark-sided nature. The years the pleasure and the pain of loving a mega-super star.

During the timeframe when David, departed the group, (more or less) when he was asked to step down from the proverbial throne. Its a testimony to the solo career that David, forged for himself, and the how his career took off on another course when Eddie Kendricks, Dennis Edwards and David Ruffin's fame ultimately soared as a stellar musical trio with the precision the fans of old still loved and embraced them and recognized them still has the powerhouse performers of "The Temptations." They were indeed the voices of MOTOWN. Genna, also provides insight into the inner workings of the Motown sound; and sadly the tragic demise of the Legends of Soul. David, had a powerful vocal range that few could duplicate. Sadly he was taken away from his public but his legacy lives on. For all you Baby Boomers out there who had the pleasure of growing up in the turbulent 60's this book is a must have for all you hardcore David Ruffin fans.

FOR THE LOVE OF "DAVID RUFFIN".......2006-12-21

Sensational!!! I could not put this book down once I began to read it. Every young woman should read it. So many of us (women, especialy we older ones) have "been there, done that" in some way shape, form or fashion. A this is a beautiful love story: of survival and overcoming many obstacles of life - and understanding the true meaning of "unconditional love." This is a wonderful testimony to all young women who are/will/have looked for love in the wrong places and when do find that true unconditional love - it has slipped away. Genna experienced joy and pain all for the love of "David Ruffin."

It took trememdous courage to write this book. It is filled with real life experiences which we all go through, but seldom are able to talk about, much less write and publish it for the world to see.

The Temptations were and still are my favorite male singing group. David Ruffin was special. He had a voice that could make you feel in your heart the story being sung in the lyrics. I never missed a show when Motown came to K-town (Knoxville).

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