Nutritional Limits to Animal Production from Pastures: Proceedings

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This all-new, fifth edition describes 138 dayhikes and backpack trips in Banff, Jasper, Kootenay, Yoho, and Waterton national parks, as well as Mt. Robson and Assiniboine provincial parks. Here's the discerning advice you need to create rewarding adventures. This guide rates and reviews trips as Premier, Outstanding, Worthwhile, or Don't Do. 260 colour photos reveal this stunning wilderness. Trail maps for each trip enhance the comprehensive route descriptions

Customer Reviews:

excellent guide to the Canadian Rockies.......2007-08-26

I purchased this book to research where the best above-timberline scenery and scrambles would be in Banff and Jasper, and was not disappointed. I can't remember ever seeing a better guidebook -- some in the same league, like J. Gordon Edwards' book, but not a better one. Usually, the lack of good color photos is the major drawback to guidebooks, but the number and quality of the photos in this book is amazing, and the text is really helpful in getting a feel for what the place is like, above and beyond the simple mileages. Even if you're not hiking there soon, this is a great armchair book.

I might have rated this book only as 4 stars, due only to lack of topographic maps... but on reflection, if you're going to be out hiking, you'll be carrying topographic maps with you anyway, not an entire hiking book, so that's not really a drawback.

I noticed that one review compared this book unfavorably with Brian Patton's "Canadian Rockies Trail Guide." The latter is also an excellent book (I have both the 8th and a previous edition), but is more "factual" and less opinionated in tone, has black and white rather than color photos, and doesn't attempt to compare quality of trails with each other. Both that book and this one are very good (I have both and they complement each other), but the color photos and willingness to venture opinions (and just plain enthusiasm) are among the strong points of the Copelands' book. Highly recommended.

Best hiking guide for the Canadain Rockies.......2007-08-07

I purchased 5 or 6 books on the subject and this is far and away the best guide. Very detailed, reliable and practical info, basic maps in the back with references to Gem Trek topo maps for each hike. Definitely worth the price. Don't waste your time or money on other references. The book is a bit dense and heavy to carry, but (as the authors point out), just make copies of what you need and leave the rest at home!

Not a waste of time at all........2007-06-04

This was almost the only guide we consulted when my sister and I hiked trails in eastern BC and Alberta in 2005. I say "almost" because we also looked up schedules for the Canadian railways. You see, one of our cranky specifications on the trip was that we would not drive anywhere, nor would we fly into or within Canada. Our goal was to see only those trails and towns within reach of the railroad tracks. We succeeded marvelously and could probably have done just as well had we used only the Copelands' books. Apparently they too are train-and-hike aficionados.

Excellent Guide, and Service!.......2007-03-05

Review of FIFTH EDITION (published July 2006)... I originally ordered this book through Amazon, but after not shipping for more than a month I decided to order it directly from the Authors. I was pleasantly surprised to have my email answered within a few hours, and to receive a phone call from Kathy Copeland shortly afterwards. As I was awaiting for the book to arrive, I had several email exchanges with Kathy, in which she freely gave hiking suggestions for Glacier NP, and answered specific questions. Before even seeing the book, it became obvious to me that the authors have great satisfaction in experiencing great hikes, and perhaps greater satisfaction in helping others have the same experience (something I can really relate to, and the very qualities you want in the author of a hiking book). With that quality of service, I had great anticipated the arrival of their book. I was not disappointed.

While the writing style is unique (interesting, humorous, whatever), make no mistake about it-- the book is "COMMON SENSE" to the core, both in content and in it's organization. And it follows the "golden rule"-- the authors provide exactly the kind of information that they (and most hikers) would want if they were to purchase a hiking book. The emphasis in rating hikes is primarily placed upon the WOW-factor of the hike (i.e. how much does this hike STIMULATE me scenically, be it through sweeping vistas, lush meadows, iridescent lakes,... whatever). Distances and elevations are specified in both English (miles/ft) and metric (km/m)... for those of you in the US who have never spent hours converting figures in a hiking book published in Canada, believe me, this is something to be VERY thankful for!

The beginning of the book includes a "Trip Locations" section-- overview maps of the various national parks, dotted with trail numbers, and on the same/opposite page they list names of the hikes and their rating (Premier, Outstanding, Worthwhile, Don't do). So the hikes are arranged visually by park location.

Shortly afterward, a "Dayhikes at a Glance" section arranges the hikes by rating (Premier's listed first, then Outstanding,...etc.), first for the dayhikes, then the backpacking trips. These tables also show distance and elevation gains. This is precisely the kind of information you need to plan a trip. An index of the very best "Wildflower Hikes" is a nice touch.

The introduction section(s) also cover all the standards you typically would expect (i.e. preparation, weather, bears, trail ethics,...etc.).

The back of the book includes a "Trip Maps" section-- these are not topo maps (which are generally useless tiny black/white photocopies in hiking books anyway), but appear to take the form of sketches, though apparently done using computer software. The maps do not illustrate 3-dimensional relief (i.e. valleys, ridges, mountains), but everything is clearly named: the path of the trail(s) shown in red, the lakes/rivers in blue, mountain peaks as black triangles, and parking/trailheads as black circles. The scale is also shown. The inclusion of distances and elevations (which is included in the individual hike overviews) would have made the maps perfect for a hiking book, but they fall short in this area (improvement project for the next edition?)

The individual hikes are very logically arranged. First, all of the day-hikes are listed in one section, followed by another section listing the backpacking (extended) hikes. VERY helpful if you mostly day-hike (as e do), or mostly backpacks. Within each of these sections, the authors list the Premier hikes first (ordered geographically as you move northwest through the Canadian Rockies), followed by all the Outstanding hikes,....etc. VERY helpful in identifying what hikes should be at the top of the itinerary. The description of each hike first includes the authors "Opinion", followed by all of the "Facts". Again, VERY helpful, because when facts/opinions are combined (as with most hiking books), you have to wade through all the factual info to get the opinions (i.e. determine if the hike is worth doing). Likewise, when you want to get the facts, you sometimes have to wade through opinions. Keeping them separate was a smart decision.

Each hike begins with a table which lists: Location, Round Trip Distance(s), Elevation Gain(s), Key Elevations, Hiking Time, Difficulty, and Maps (pg on which map is found, and specific topo map which can be purchased).

Nearly all hikes include a sizable color picture(s) of the most scenic portion(s) of the hike-- exactly what you would want to see. The opinionated descriptions describe exactly what makes this hike appealing, the degree to which it has appeal, and if unappealing, then suggested alternatives in the vicinity. VERY well done.

Suggested improvements? I think the authors place a heavy emphasis upon solitude, but for a significant number of people, this is not nearly as important as the scenic splendor. Yet, some hikes may have slipped a notch in the rating scale because of their heavy use. It would be helpful if hikes of this nature were denoted with a special symbol of some sort, both in the overview tables and in the table which introduces the individual hikes. To their credit, the authors frequently mention (in the Opinion section) which hikes see heavy usage, but a prominent visual cue indicating that the hike was demoted a rating level (for lack of solitude) would make an excellently arranged book even better.

I also own Grame Pole's book "Classic Hikes in the Canadian Rockies" (1999 edition). While this is one of my better hiking books (I own about a dozen), the Copeland's book is better in a variety of ways. If you want multiple opinions, buy both. If you want just one, then "Don't waste your..." money on anything other than Copeland's book: "Don't waste your time in the Canadian Rockies".

Great idea, great book.......2006-10-03

I hike a few times a year, and need to make each trip work well for me. This book was very well executed, and it let me pick exactly which hikes to do(for me, one backpack and two day-hikes), once I decided on the Canadian Rockies. I avoided what would have been a poorer alternative hike.

The concept for the book is refreshing and welcome. Many hiking books seem to have a sort of Lake Wobegone perspective, with all the trails average or above. I would use their other books if I ever go to one of those locations.

Don't Waste Your Time in the Canadian Rockies: An Opinionated Hiking Guide to Help You Get the Most from This Magnificent Wilderness

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Excellent Hiking Book
Nice, but not necessary
Good but more opinions wanted
We Didn't Waste Our Time
What They Observe Is What You Get, Most Of The Time. . .

Don't Waste Your Time in the Canadian Rockies: An Opinionated Hiking Guide to Help You Get the Most from This Magnificent Wilderness
Kathy Copeland
Manufacturer: Voice in the Wilderness Press
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Binding: Paperback

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Customer Reviews:

Excellent Hiking Book.......2005-11-27

I have been backpacking throughout the American and Canadian Rockies and the Sierras. This book is by far the best hiking/backpacking guide I have ever read. The opinions of the authors led my husband and I to the best two hikes of our life. The book gives detailed descriptions of what to expect. If you don't have much time and want to pick out an amazing hike of your life in the Canadian Rockies - pick up this book!

Nice, but not necessary.......2003-07-22

I bought this book and "The Candian Rockies Trail Guide" in preparation for two weeks for backpacking and dayhiking in the Mountain Parks, from which I just returned.
I went on many of the hikes described in the book and found that they mostly coincided with my personal impression, but most of the time I would have been able form that opinion from reading the more factual "Trail Guide" description only, together with the respective Gemtrek map, which you will need anyway. So, basically, this is a nice addition to the "Trail Guide", which itself is indespensable.

Good but more opinions wanted.......2003-04-26

I am about to travel to the Rockies with this book as my basic guide. It is great to have a book that actually gives an opinion on what's worthwhile or not. I did hope for more opinion and more geographic guidance, however.

One trail is listed as one of the top five trails but the other four are not mentioned which is a shame. Of course, all opinions are subjective and i was surprised to see that Crypt Lake was only in the second class Outstanding category. I found this trail to be extraordinary; but am willing to accept that the Premier Trails listed are even better.

Having never walked the Premier trails i found it very difficult to follow the verbal description of the trails. I am now in the process of ordering appropriate topo maps to go with the book.

We Didn't Waste Our Time.......2002-09-21

My fiance and I love the great outdoors and we took a trip to the Canadian Rockies for the first time June/July 2002. We found that we would not have enjoyed the trip as much if we had not made a little investment on this book. The detail descriptions such as "two boulders accross from it" really help with unsigned trails.

We were there ten days and we hiked 9 of the "Premier" hikes. Some of the trails do not belong to the National Park (Alpine Club?) and these trails have no signs. For example, we would not have known the way to Bow Hut if it's not for "limestone boulder bridging the gorge" and "For Bow Hut, Cross the limestone bridge." (Samuel Smith's review about Bow Hut is wrong) We met a couple and we were mentioning to them about the lack signs and they joked, "The Canadians are really stingy with signs." Also, details like visitors cannot drive their private vehicles into the Lake O'hara region but have to purchase a bus ticket and ride the bus or hike in helped us save time.

There are two main reasons I give the book a four star instead of five. First, trail maps would have helped us a little bit more. Second, it would have helped us with decision making if the book had included some warnings about long and uninspiring hikes (except until you've arrived at the destination). For example, our first hike was Verdant Pass (22.5km, 14mi). The trail through the forest was very wet and narrow and of course the only view is trees. Two things we had to avoid were running water and mosquitoes. We hiked more than 9km (5.5mi) but had to turn back because of the advancing dark clouds (the day was raining on and off). I'm sure that Verdant Pass is as beautiful as any other "Premier" hikes but it's a long and uninspiring hike.

To have a worthwhile hiking experience, I would strongly advise those who don't know much about the Canadians Rockies to spend a little money on guide books, if not this one, then some other one.

I bought two books and in the end, we wasted this book (beaten, wrinkled and water soaked) and I can't even remember the name of the other one; this is simply to tell you that we use this book a lot. Though 7 of our ten days included rain, we had a great time hiking.

So, go and take a hike.

What They Observe Is What You Get, Most Of The Time. . ........2002-04-11

I am an "over 50" hiker with more than 30 years of hiking in the North Cascades and have been to the Canadian Rockies four times in the past five years. I have hiked 12 of the "Premier" and "Outstanding" day hikes and 3 of the backpack hikes including three perfect days at Berg Lake. (For someone who is interested in photography and scenery, their rating system is very fair.) However, the scenery is so spectacular that you would be hard pressed to make much distinction between the "Premier" and "Outstanding" hikes. Remember, the book is opinionated but you don't always have to agree. Don't always rely on the ratings. Often, they "downgrade" an area because of crowds rather than a lack of scenery or a long approach. (For example, Cavell Meadows, Parker Ridge, and the Beehives tend to be crowded but are worth "sharing" with others.) And thanks to this book, you had better get used to sharing ALL of the hikes and backpacks with others!!! (I would also highly recommend their book, Don't Waste Your Time In The North Cascades. It is the best single reference book for hikes in the Cascade Mountains.)

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Hungarian Practical Dictionary: Hungarian-English English-Hungarian (Hippocrene Practical Dictionaries).......2007-01-19

Excellent! Perfect for the Hungarian speaker who wants to learn, or refresh their language skills, especially while using the Hungarian TV shows online. This book is great for easy,quick,complete,reference.

very practical.......2007-01-10

This is a good dictionary for someone like me who knows some hungarian because you can look up words either way.

Hungarian Practical Dictionary.......2006-02-28

We purchased this book as a gift for my Mother. She had taken Hungarian lessons as a young girl growing up in Pennsylvania and had friends and relatives to speak Hungarian to until about 20 years ago. This book was purchased for her to use on an upcoming trip we are making this summer to Hungary. She is so pleased with the book's content that she read it cover to cover reacquainting herself with words she hasn't used in years. She would rate this book five stars.

Hungarian Practical Dictionary: Hungarian-English, English-Hungarian.

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Hungarian Practical Dictionary: Hungarian-English, English-Hungarian.
Eva Szabo
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An excellent resource!!
Highly informative, expands your vocabulary imensely.

Practical English-Turkish Handbook
Sevket Turet
Manufacturer: Hippocrene Books
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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Book Description

The definitive English-Turkish handbook, including: sample sentences and dialogues for almost every situation - traveling and sightseeing, shopping, health, business, entertainment and more. Also includes a brief summary of Turkish language and grammar; a brief summary of English grammar for Turkish speakers; and an English-Turkish dictionary featuring equivalents for 5,000 words.

Customer Reviews:

An excellent resource!!.......2003-11-27

This is an absolutely brilliant book! I tutor ESL voluntarily, and this has all the bilingual resources (lists, sentence structures etc.) that I would otherwise have needed to create myself. This is sure to empower any Turk living in an English speaking country to be able to cope in any situation and to improve grammar, speaking and vocabulary. The Turkish phonetics next to the english spelling are invaluable, and the lists are simultaneously comprehensive and relevant. So for any ESL tutors with Turkish students, take the time to hunt this one down. For English speakers, this book is going to make communication with Turkish speakers so much easier. A definite must-have for all those interested in Turkish/English language (depending on mother tongue).

Highly informative, expands your vocabulary imensely........2003-11-01

Anyone who wants to expand their Turkish vocabulary should definitely invest of this book. It contains everything from foods to gemstones to planets and more.

English-Hungarian nd Hungarian-English, legal, commercial and financial dictionary, with an appendix of the most common practical forms

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English-Hungarian nd Hungarian-English, legal, commercial and financial dictionary, with an appendix of the most common practical forms
Károly Szladits
Manufacturer: Egyetemi Nyomda
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The practical dictionary,
Thomas Edgar Welsh
Manufacturer: "Méliusz" Könyvkereskedés
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The Practical Dictionary, Part II. Hungarian-English, Magyar-Angol by D. Lee-Delisle. Revised Third Edition.

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The Practical Dictionary, Part II. Hungarian-English, Magyar-Angol by D. Lee-Delisle. Revised Third Edition.
Dora, stated author. Lee-Delisle
Manufacturer: Debrecen: Meliusz Konyvkereskedes,
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

Book Description

1878. This volume contains a greater variety of pictures of a comic and satirical cast than anything before the book was published. Many nations are represented in it, both ancient and modern, pagan and Christian, as well as most of the names identified with art of this nature. It contains well over 200 fascinating illustrations, and details how this type of art has progressed in diverse societies throughout time.

Caricature and Other Comic Art in All Times and Many Lands

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Caricature and Other Comic Art in All Times and Many Lands
James Parton
Manufacturer: Harper & Brothers
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Binding: Hardcover
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Book Description

The formative training of a young horse is crucial to its future, making the difference between a positive, willing ride and a troubled under-achiever.

This book shows how international eventer, Pippa Funnell--well known for her ability to get the best out of the youngsters she rides--builds a successful bond with the young horse. Using Pippa's personal experience and specially commissioned photographs of the on-going training of her own horses, every step of the process is covered, from assessing potential and backing through to the first competition and beyond. Every rider, whatever their discipline, wants a rewarding partnership with their horse, and this book will show how to lay the essential early groundwork.

Customer Reviews:

Pretty Pictures.......2007-04-05

There are a lot of pretty pictures in this book, with the occassional good piece of advice. However, to title the book "Training the Young Horse," you are allowing your readers to expect to get information about how to train a young horse. This book has as much information as a letter to the editor would. It's a joke.

An excellent guide for training the young event horse........2004-01-12

How can you not be a fan of Rolex Grand Slam winner, Pippa Funnell - an inspiration to all riders. As you'll discover in this book, she's down to earth and modest about her success. She admits to being "a bit soppy with my horses"; but what that translates to is a genuine respect for the horse and a true understanding of partnership. Similar to the book by Jennie Loriston-Clarke, "The Young Horse, Breaking and Training" (see my review), this book covers a lot of material, but nonetheless provides a structured program for training the youngster and an excellent starting point for future reading into specific areas. It also gives trouble shooting advice for when things don't go as planned and is well illustrated with photographs. An enjoyable read, I highly recommend.

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The period from 1790 to 1840 saw the production of some of the most inventive and decorative furniture ever made. This book is the standard work on the period.

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Regency Style
Steven Parissien
Manufacturer: Phaidon Press
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Household Furniture and Interior Decoration: Classic Style Book of the Regency Period

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Household Furniture and Interior Decoration: Classic Style Book of the Regency Period
Thomas Hope
Manufacturer: Dover Pubns
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Duncan Phyfe and the English Regency, 1795-1830

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Duncan Phyfe and the English Regency, 1795-1830
Nancy McClelland
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English and Continental Furniture, Paintings and Decorative Objects, including Property from The Estate of Simone P. Singer, The Estate of Anna Case Mackay, and Other Various Properties: Sale Number 5545, April 24, 1984

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English and Continental Furniture, Paintings and Decorative Objects, including Property from The Estate of Simone P. Singer, The Estate of Anna Case Mackay, and Other Various Properties: Sale Number 5545, April 24, 1984
Christie's East
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Auction catalogue illustrated with black and white photographs.

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Georgian & Regency Furniture & China
Parke Bernet
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Parke Bernet
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Hepplewhite, Sheraton, and Regency Furniture

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Hepplewhite, Sheraton, and Regency Furniture
Lewis Hinckley
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Important Queen Anne, Georgian and Regency Furniture, Silver, Porcelains, Rugs; Jan. 5-7, 1950

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Important Queen Anne, Georgian and Regency Furniture, Silver, Porcelains, Rugs; Jan. 5-7, 1950
Inc Parke-Bernet Galleries
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Late Georgian and Regency furniture (Country Life collectors' guides)

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Late Georgian and Regency furniture (Country Life collectors' guides)
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An evocation of the British garden past, present, and future, A Gardener's Labyrinth celebrates 50 visionary gardeners and their glorious gardens. Illustrated with outstanding images by acclaimed photographer Tessa Traeger, the book reveals a history of gardens from tiny city allotments to country estates and formality to wilderness, as seen through the eyes of those who have shaped them. Whether as designers or writers, horticulturists or conservationists, explorers or scholars, all have enriched and furthered the tradition of gardening. Patrick Kinmonth unravels the principles and philosophies that have informed the gardeners' work and explores new directions for gardens of the future. A brief biography of each gardener completes this elegant book, designed by Stephen Gan of Visionaire magazine.

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A celebration of great English gardeners.......2004-01-14

Fifty great gardeners are profiled here in this beautiful coffee table book. Chapters are divided as "The Garden Proposed," "The Garden Described," "The Garden Planted," "The Garden Preserved," and "The Garden Explored." A four or five page essay accompanies each portrait in which the gardener discusses various aspects of their career, their philosophy of gardening, inspiration, opinions on design, or the making of their own personal garden. A portrait of the gardener and photos of their gardens are included. The photographs are by Tessa Traeger (renowed for her work in British Vogue) and they are simply outstanding.

The gardeners included are Andy Goldsworthy, Ian Hamilton Finlay, Charles Jencks, Kim Wilkie, Penelope Hobhouse, John Brookes, Arabella Lennox-Boyd, Mary Keen, Dan Pearson, Julian and Isabel Bannerman, Roy Strong and Julia Trevelyan Oman, Bob Flowerdew, Robin Lane Fox, Anne Scott-James, Pamela Schwerdt and Sibylle Dreutzberger, Graham Stuart Thomas, Anna Pavord, David Wheeler, Andrew Lawson, Tony Lord, David Hessayon, Geoff Stokes, Valerie Finnis, Carol Klein, Christopher Lloyd and Fergus Garrett, Beth Chatto, Keith Wiley, Alan Bloom, David Austin, Joy Larkcom, Jackie and Alan Gear, Mike Snowden, Miriam Rothschild, John Sales, Marchioness of Salisbury, Xa Tollemache, Robin Compton, Angelika Cawdor, Gilly Drummond, Martin Puddle, Beth Rothschild, Brian Mathew, Roy Lancaster, Christopher Brickell, James Compton, Nigel Marshall, Barry Unwin, Ghillean Prance, and Tim Smit. Biographies on each gardener are included at the back of the book.

Only one complaint - the unconventional size of the book (15 inches wide!) makes it awkward and impossible to look at comfortably (the only good way is to lay it flat on a table). Still, this shouldn't deter the gardening enthusiast. This is an exceptionally beautiful book and comes in an equally nice slipcase.

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A Gardener's Labyrinth: Portraits of People, Plants & Places
Tessa Traeger
Manufacturer: Booth-Clibborn Editions
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
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Book Description

So you have a great concept and all the fancy digital tools you could possibly require—what's stopping you from creating beautiful pages? Namely the training to pull all of these elements together into a cohesive design that effectively communicates your message. Not to worry: This book is the one place you can turn to find quick, non-intimidating, excellent design help.

In The Non-Designer's Design Book, 2nd Edition, best-selling author Robin Williams turns her attention to the basic principles of good design and typography. All you have to do is follow her clearly explained concepts, and you'll begin producing more sophisticated, professional, and interesting pages immediately. Humor-infused, jargon-free prose interspersed with design exercises, quizzes, illustrations, and dozens of examples make learning a snap—which is just what audiences have come to expect from this best-selling author.

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A fun way to test your sense of style.......2007-10-18

Not getting the response you hope for from that poster in the window? Maybe you need to check your design... This book is key for anyone who was not born with the style gene, like me! The "What Not To Wear" for publication design. It is essential for anyone dealing with public relations and advertisement - even if it is a resume or business card. Excellent resource for beginning Web developers or anyone involved with graphic layout. Highly recommended for audiences middle school and up.

Design demystified.......2007-09-16

Writers who want to improve the look of whatever they write will find some excellent information here. This book will also suit anyone who wants to understand the basics of graphic design. Williams' engaging writing style makes this both an entertaining and useful read. Make sure you do the exercises and quizzes - they're fun and extremely helpful.

Worth the time to read!.......2007-07-17

This book is a quick and nice read. It really helps me have a better concept of the main ideas of graphic design. It is definitely a good investment to take the time to read it. Whether you are a beginning web-designer, or are involved in other types of graphic design, this book will certainly save you a lot of headaches in the future.

Opens a new world .......2007-07-16

I love this book! I've spent quite some time working on a new business card for myself using Williams' clear and basic instructions, and the process has been exciting and fun. I now have a business card that says much more about me and is light-years away from the standard format available at the do-it-yourself places.

If you can tell that your brochure/card/letterhead/flyer/poster looks terrible but have no idea why, do yourself a favor and buy this book.

Very informative........2007-06-25

My professor actually made us buy this book for our Intro. to Desktop Publishing course. I really like it. It has great design info for graphic designers and non-designers alike and has some humour thrown in there as well. I would highly recommend it.

A Typographic Workbook: A Primer to History, Techniques, and Artistry

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Typo Workbook
A Lovely History and Review of Type in all the Ages
The Wrong Edition is Reviewed Here!
Not beyond all hope! Maybe another edition?
Avoid at all costs

A Typographic Workbook: A Primer to History, Techniques, and Artistry
Kate Clair
Manufacturer: John Wiley & Sons
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Quickly master the concepts and skills you need to successfully design with type

a typographic WORKBOOK

To help you gain a deeper understanding of the effects produced by various fonts and typographic techniques, designer Kate Clair takes you on a fascinating tour of the innovative potential of type. Extensive visual examples illustrate the use of type as an expressive communication tool. From selecting the right font, to spacing it, to the creative integration of fonts, she explains the decisions made by successful designers. At the same time, she provides step-by-step guidance and numerous practice exercises that help you develop the confidence and skills needed to put that knowledge to work in your own designs. In addition, a detailed history of type is included.

A valuable professional resource for working designers and an indispensable training tool for graphic design students, A Typographic Workbook features:
* A historical overview of type and typographic technologies
* In-depth explanations of the formal qualities of different typefaces
* Skill-building exercises and projects to sharpen your skills
* Quizzes and review questions that help you gauge your progress
* An overview of computer terms and principles

Customer Reviews:

Typo Workbook.......2007-01-12

Book received as advertised. Easy transaction and received in a minimum period of time.

A Lovely History and Review of Type in all the Ages.......2006-11-18

This book provides just enough in-depth history of letters and type to keep it interesting and not become a history lesson. Wonderful layout, executing examples of the type talked about by using them. Favorite part is the back with hundreds of fonts displayed on a whole page in all forms. They actually tell the story of Alice in Wonderland from start to finish.

The Wrong Edition is Reviewed Here!.......2005-11-04

The reviews posted here reflect comments made regarding the 1st edition of this book. The second edition takes into account the many concerns indicated here as well as by other professionals, and provides a more streamlined approach in language that is easier to read.

Please take a look at this verion of "A Typographic Workbook" 2ed to reflect on the changes. Post a new review if you have had a chance to look at it as well!

Not beyond all hope! Maybe another edition?.......2005-06-25

I agree with many of the previous reviewers who have remarked on the poor writing style throughout this book! The historical sections are particularly awkward, as though the author did some research and simply tried to rephrase the content (usually unsuccessfully!). Though I was quite put-off by the writing style (or lack thereof), I did press on. What I found was a plethora of good information, useful side bar examples, and creative exercises. There is good content here, but it can be a lot of work to find and absorb it.

I would love to see a new edition of this book, where the author could work more closely with an editor to develop a clear, stronger voice, resulting in a useable teaching tool. If such an edition were to be written, I would suggest a few improvements:

1. Reorganize the sections. The book doesn't flow well from chapter to chapter, and the reader feels directionless while proceeding through the book. Although the history is fascinating, it opens the book and goes on for quite some time. I found myself wanting to skip ahead. Also, it would make more sense to me to discuss the Five Historic Families of Type immediately after the Parts of a Character, rather than throwing the topics of 20th c. Typography and Changes in Printing Technology in the middle.

2. Consider eliminating the technique of switching typefaces every few pages. Yes, the reader does get a sense of which typefaces are more easily read than others at that size/leading, but is it really a good idea to tire and frustrate the reader while attempting to instruct?

3. Eliminate or re-work the introductions. If it is neccesary to give an outline of upcoming topics, perhaps present it as a list rather than writing it out in as a paragraph? The current introductions are glaring examples of what I was taught NOT to do in English classes!

4. Keep a consistent tone. The author swaps rapidly between informal and formal tones, which is disconcerting.

5. Reduce redundancy. It would be better to reference various chapters and allow them to give a thorough explanation of a topic, rather than throwing in mini-definitions anywhere a term or concept is mentioned.

6. The list of popular typefaces at the end of the book is very useful to me, and I have returned to it time and time again. Perhaps after the typefaces are shown/described, a few lists/tables could follow that would group them by classification (old style, transitional, modern, etc.) and also by use (formal invitation, technical manual, classified advertising, logo, etc.)

So... this book is not beyond all hope. Even with all of its faults, I have still found it useful. I would, however, hesitate to recommend it to anyone in its current incarnation... maybe a future edition!

Avoid at all costs.......2004-02-18

This is unequivocally the most poorly written textbook I've ever encountered in my life. I have no idea how this got published. If you casually flip through the book as a cursory review, you'll find that it LOOKS nice, (On almost every other page there's an enlarged sample of a font - complete with an unnecessary, meticulously hand-drawn portrait of it's creator) But once you begin an attempt to actually read the text, it's migraine time. The writing is so distractingly bad that I'm at the point where after reading this book for a few hours, I find myself having learned nothing because I keep finding awkwardly written sentences and revising them in my head instead of retaining the information they're supposed to convey.

As an example, proving why no one should ever spend money on this book, here is an excerpt from the first chapter:

Book Description

169 Logos of Hotels, Brand Names, Cosmetics, Resorts, Academia, Fonts, Corporate Identity. For professor, student, and research. Handlettered logos.

Customer Reviews:

A Humble Master of lettering.......2003-04-20

This book is probably one of the finest examples of logo and letterhead creation done by highly talented, top-end, design studios. Doyald young is able to share and teach through his accumulated works after a life-time of fruitful and disciplined effort. He has truly reached a pinnacle of artisitic striving, and should be treated as a national treasure! I have not purchased this book, but have checked it out of the library several times. I wish anyone interested in the lettered/graphic forms of language would study Doyald Young's works, and in this way, come to a true appreciation of how beautiful Word (art) can be. I learned more from this book than practically all the dry, scholarly works combined.

Beyond the Mac Is Not a Typewriter: More Typographic Insights and Secrets

Average customer rating:

One Must Begin Somewhere
Mmm. Milk, chunky style.
Decent but lacking
A top of the line introduction to typography.
What a great way to learn about typography!

Beyond the Mac Is Not a Typewriter: More Typographic Insights and Secrets
Robin Williams
Manufacturer: Addison Wesley Longman
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0201885980

Customer Reviews:

One Must Begin Somewhere.......2002-06-14

For all of us who learned typing but not typography before we first acquired a desk top computer with a "word processing program," Williams' clear guidance steers us away from the more obvious mistakes too many of us have already made in great profusion. Ordinary tools in the hands of ordinary people can turn out surprisingly good typography. Williams leads you by the hand down the beginning of the right path.

This handy little book is not just for Mac users, either. For some techniques in some applications, folks not blessed with a Mac will not benefit from the detailed "how to" instructions, but the principles apply to any platform. So, do your typograpgically ignorant friends (even those on the dark side) a favor; give them a copy of Ms. Williams' book.

Mmm. Milk, chunky style........1999-03-14

Many people have lauded this book as a wonderful place for sprouting designers to start. For some it well may be the milk they need before attempting to digest the meat brought to the table by Bringhurst or Gill. But, and I know I'm preaching to the choir, this glass of milk has been poured from an expired carton (just had to get in one more food metaphor). Try "Stop Stealing Sheep" by Spiekermann & Ginger--great overview, quite accurate, and above all a good read. Start there, leave this one alone.

Decent but lacking.......1999-01-09

A decent followup to her earlier work, however Williams' newest volume does some disservice to her subject matter. Previous reviewers may be too hard and too laudatory as well: it doesn't take a historian to write a great book on typography, but then neither does Williams necessarily succeed. This book is not a tenth of what Bringhurst's Elements of Typographic Style represents to modern users of type; then again, perhaps she was not trying to be as comprehensive, accurate or excellent.

A top of the line introduction to typography........1998-12-21

I am extremely distressed by one of the previous reviews that calls this "just another book by an amateur". I can think of noone more qualified to discuss typography and modern design principles. This is a great book to begin dispelling the errors we make by applying typing 101 principles to our computers. As far as Robin Williams not being a historian, I was looking for the correct method of getting my message across. Not a history lesson. Robin Williams is the most qualified expert on "today's" typography skills not yesterdays. Lets leave that to the historians.

What a great way to learn about typography!.......1998-05-21

I am distressed by the negative review above. This is a well written and beautifully designed introduction to typography for beginners. If you own a Mac, or do some DTP and are interested in learning more about typography in a fun and accessible manner, this is the perfect book for you. In fact, my appetite was whetted, and I did indeed purchase "The Elements of Typographic Style," but I never would have developed an interest without Robin Williams' thoughtful guidance and enthusiasm. The Bringhurst book is much too deep and involved for total beginners, but is probably the best book on the subject, once you understand the basics. Beyond the Mac is Not a Typewriter is an excellent source for familiarizing oneself with those basics.

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Desktop Typographics
John Negru
Manufacturer: Thomson Learning
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0442001797

www.type: Effective Typographic Design for the World Wide Web

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Still relevant-- great primer if you're into or on the web
splendid
Balanced, colourful.
Embarrassing
slander would be appropriate

www.type: Effective Typographic Design for the World Wide Web
Roger Pring
Manufacturer: Watson-Guptill Publications
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Binding: Paperback

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Book Description

Consulting this manual will make life infinitely easier for anyone at a computer who is striving to make type look good and read well on the Web.

In contrast to technical manuals, this book concentrates on the look of type, its appropriateness for given projects, and whether type should be displayed as pictures or as HTML text. Type possibilities are explored through applications for personal, informational, institutional, advertising, and hybrid sites. A gallery of three hundred sites for type design shows readers how to apply the same rules to their type designs for the Internet.

Customer Reviews:

Still relevant-- great primer if you're into or on the web.......2005-03-12

Totally cool reference tool that will help you showcase your company, your personal site and your club or group's essence on a website and accompanying collateral literature or off-line materials. Covers topics including how color impacts reading, and perception to 3D and filmic experiences, how to "Hollywoodize" your service or at least know what the studios do to get more eyeballs to their movie sites to how to create logotypes and layouts that help you search and find what you want on the web-- and of course your site too.

splendid.......2002-01-24

I found this lively book quite insightful and useful in my work. I'd recommend it to anyone interested in taking on the challenges of website typography. Looking forward to future publications!

Balanced, colourful........2001-08-09

I've really enjoyed this colourful book. I have brought it to meetings to show clients different 'styles' before producing the graphics of a home page. So I particular liked the 100 page 'show case' showing many good examples of well-balanced home page layouts. The 'sites best unseen' could have been left out.

Embarrassing.......2001-04-03

The only reason I give this book 1 star is because zero was not an option in the popdown menu.

slander would be appropriate.......2000-10-17

Roger Pring certainly does practice the easy way out theory. Every site contains flaws that even novices can discover, that doesn't make you an expert. By pinpointing flaws in other sites, versus showing valid good design, the books leads beginners astray. Nitpicking another site is not how to design a good interesting web site. First rule of thumb for Mr. Pring would be to get the permission of site owners prior to publishing his material. THAT is the first good rule of any publishing course! He should go back and relearn it. Being the owner of one of the slandered sites, I can attest he doesn't practice the laws of ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

Book Description

In Thirteen Miracles and Counting, Elenita Aguilar is a girl growing up in America in a Cuban expatriate family. Her family and life are a rich mixture of characters, cultures, laughter, and the unexpected miracles they find in everyday life.

Customer Reviews:

Hearwarming Cuban-American story.......2002-05-09

Maria Ercilla's "Thirteen Miracles and Counting" is a charming group of linked stories, which tell the story of a Cuban-American family that has been exiled from their native land due to the Communist takeover. They now live in Los Angeles like all emigres---with one foot in one culture and the other foot in American pop culture. It makes for a funny and exotic brew in this collection told from the daughter's point of view. There are stories that mix the tropical taste for palms, hot nights, spicy food, and the budding sexuality of the older daughter. All of this, of course, is tempered by the overprotective parents, a kindly grandmother, a wild aunt, and the ever present Catholic Church with its own miracles, saints, votive candles and nuns.
This is a colorful coming-of-age story with the rhythms, values and fun of being Cuban. I recommend it highly. It's a pleasure to read and is heartwarming down to its Latin core.

Heartwarming Cuban-American stories.......2002-05-09

Maria Ercilla's "Thirteen Miracles and Counting" is a charming group of linked short stories, which tell the story of a Cuban family exiled from their native land due to the Communist takeover. Now they live like all emigres in America--with one foot in one culture and the other foot in American pop culture. It makes for a funny and exotic brew in this collection of stories told from the daughter's point of view. These are stories that mix the tropical taste for palms, hot nights, spicy food, spells, voodoo and the budding sexuality of the older daughter. All of this, of course, is tempered by overprotective parents, a kindly grandmother, a wild aunt and the ever present Catholic Church with it's own miracles, saints, novenas and nuns. This is a colorful coming-of-age story with the rhythms, values and laughter of being Cuban-American. I recommend it highly. It's great fun to read and it's heartwarming down to its Latin core.

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