Orchids for the outdoor garden: A descriptive list of the world's orchids that may be grown outdoors in the British isles : for the use of amateur gardeners

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Orchids for the outdoor garden: A descriptive list of the world's orchids that may be grown outdoors in the British isles : for the use of amateur gardeners
Anthony William Darnell
Manufacturer: L. Reeve
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Binding: Unknown Binding
ASIN: B000887MSW

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Orchids for the outdoor garden: A descriptive list of the world's orchids, for the use of amateur gardeners
Anthony William Darnell
Manufacturer: Dover Publications
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Unknown Binding

General | Gardening & Horticulture | Home & Garden | Subjects | Books
General | Plants | Biological Sciences | Science | Subjects | Books
ASIN: B0006CONX2

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A step-by-step walking guide takes you through picturesque New England villages, towns, and city neighborhoods, with an emphasis on local history and architecture.

An invitation to explore the best of New England on foot, and at your own pace, this guide will lead you to the most popular and picturesque destinations in all six New England states. Each chapter includes directions to the starting point, step-by-step walk routes, a helpful map, and fascinating, knowledgeable commentary about points of interest you'll see. Whether you amble along Beacon Hill's cobbled byways, across the covered and trestle bridges of Woodstock, Vermont, venture along Maine's windswept seacoast or through Yale's ivy-covered gothic quads, you'll find Weekend Walks in Historic New England a good walking companion.

Featured tours include: Boston, Massachusetts, Concord, New Hampshire, Newport, Rhode Island, and many more. 30 black & white photographs, 45 maps, index.

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Though Nietzsche never called himself an anarchist, his philosophy and writing have provided inspiration and instruction for many of the 20th century's primary anarchist voices. Examines various dimensions of Nietzsche's thought among historical and contemporary anarchist thinkers, hammering out a philosophical iconoclasm much overlooked in historical surveys.

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Keeping freshwater fish is the perfect choice for the new fish enthusiast. Among other reasons, freshwater fish easily adapt to varying (water) conditions. This beautiful manual is the perfect introduction to the world of freshwater fish. It will guide you from purchasing fish to setting up an aquarium to creating a habitat where these freshwater fish will thrive.

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The title is completely misleading.......2002-10-08

To the best of my knowledge, there are freshwater fish and marine (saltwater fish). A book called "understanding FRESHWATER fish", so I would have thought, would include information about coldwater AND tropical fish, since both are, in fact, freshwater fish. This book, however contains information about ONLY coldwater fish. The title, therefore, should be, "understanding COLDWATER fish". Also, the author is ONLY Dick Mills; Gina Sanford's name appears nowhere in the book, as far as I could find.

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Silver Wire Jewelry

silver wire jewelry

Beware of incorrect instructions

Excellent

Awful Awful Layout

Silver Wire Jewelry: Projects to Coil, Braid & Knit (Lark Jewelry Book)
Irene From Petersen
Manufacturer: Lark Books
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

Decorating | Crafts & Hobbies | Home & Garden | Subjects | Books
General | Crafts & Hobbies | Home & Garden | Subjects | Books
Jewelry | Crafts & Hobbies | Home & Garden | Subjects | Books
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Woven Wire Jewelry: Contemporary Designs and Creative Techniques (Beadwork How-To series)

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Chain Mail Jewelry: Contemporary Designs from Classic Techniques

Bead & Wire Art Jewelry

Crochet with Wire

ASIN: 1579906451

Book Description

With a coil, braid, and twist, plus other ingeniously easy techniques, these magnificent silver bracelets, necklaces, and earrings take lovely shape. Each of the 99 projects, illustrated with color photos and diagrams, shows exactly why wire jewelry has become today's hot craft. All that's needed are very basic tools and this helpful advice on making coils, plying wires, stretching out the coils to form graceful waves, joining rings to make elegant chains, fashioning wire into figure eights, incorporating beads, or creating crocheted adornments. Pretty earrings come in a delicate teardrop or corkscrew style, a flat braided necklace has a unique, oxidized finish, and the traditional chain mail bracelet features freshwater pearls. Every piece in this handsome collection is graded for difficulty. A Selection of the Crafters Choice Book Club.

Customer Reviews:

Silver Wire Jewelry.......2007-08-13

It's a little hard to follow, and it seems like some of the instructions are incomplete.

silver wire jewelry.......2007-01-29

This book is pretty detailed and has interesting designs to try. The only thing I didn't like about it was the pictures of the finished work is not listed on the page where the instructions are. While making a new piece of jewelry, I do like to have the picture on the same page so I can compare what I am doing to the finished work pictured in the book. Otherwise, this book is pretty good.

Beware of incorrect instructions.......2007-01-28

I don't have the same problem the other readers have (although I agree the layout could have been better): My problem is with the first project I attempted in the book (a chainmaille-type necklace)... the sizes of the materials asked for do not jive once you try them. If you've ever worked with wire before you'll know that 2.8mm, 20 gauge jump rings will not link together many 5mm,18 gauge jump rings. The 2.8mm rings are WAY too small! I bought the jump rings because I did not want to wrap my own and than attempted the project only to realize this problem. Now I have to buy new sizes and try to figure out what will be large enough to work together. The pictures are nice and some of the projects look very interesting which is why I wanted to try it but having errors in the instructions is just going to frustrate readers...like myself!

Excellent.......2006-07-08

I learned a lot from this book. It is the best book for a beginner that I know of. The explanations are clear and no nonsense. It's not a beautiful book; it's a good book.

Awful Awful Layout.......2006-05-13

Like other reviewers, I bought this book (along with Woven Wire Jewelry by Chandler and Ritchey) thinking how on earth could a book be that bad. It was. The layout is simply amateurish and the photography of the projects isn't on the same level as other instructional books I have.

The directions are ok, provided you have some experience working with wire and don't need to see a picture to know you're doing the step correctly.

The projects are not particularly inspired, although there was one stringing technique, more of a beading technique than wire, that I made as the necklace and reused as a bracelet as well, with terrific results.

You may find a project or two in here that strikes your fancy, which would make the purchase of the book worthwhile, but if you're looking for a solid instructional book with plenty of demonstative photos, skip this one and go for Woven Wire Jewely. It's a much better investment.

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INCORRECT ADVICE

It was first written years ago,

Old-y and good-y!

What a Terrific Help!

Mother's Bible

The Mother's Almanac
Marguerite Kelly , and Elia Parsons
Manufacturer: Main Street Books
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

Motherhood | Family Relationships | Parenting & Families | Subjects | Books
General | Parenting | Parenting & Families | Subjects | Books
General | Parenting & Families | Subjects | Books
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The Father's Almanac: From Pregnancy to Pre-school, Baby Care to Behavior, the Complete and Indispensable Book of Practical Advice and Ideas for Every Man Discovering the Fun and Challenge of Fatherhood

Marguerite Kelly's Family Almanac: The Perfect Companion for Today's Family--a Helpful Guide to Navigating Through the Everyday Issues of Modern Life

Mother's Almanac Goes to School

Rookie Dad: Fun and Easy Exercises and Games for Dads and Babies in Their First Year

The Joy of Fatherhood: The First Twelve Months Expanded 2nd Edition

ASIN: 0385468776
Release Date: 1975-09-24

Book Description

A national bestseller with more than 750,000 copies in print, now revised for the new mothers of the '90s -- the latest findings on health, advice for working mothers, facts about the influence of TV, and more.

B & W illustrations throughout.

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INCORRECT ADVICE.......2007-07-26

This book suggests (on page 57 under 'sleeping') that an infant be put to sleep on his tummy, which is WRONG. Never put a baby on their tummy to sleep to prevent SIDS.

It was first written years ago, .......2007-06-27

but it's still a classic and "must have" book for all expectant and new moms. I used it frequently with my children (who are now grown and having children of their own). I buy this book for every baby shower I attend. Everyone has loved it. Marguerite Kelly provides wisdom, humor and down to earth advice. You will laugh and cry as you read, but you'll NEVER be sorry you did. It's also fast reading!!!!

Old-y and good-y!.......2007-03-20

I read this when I was pregnant with my daughter (and then used it throughout her early childhood.) She'll be 32 in June. It really helped me understand what she was "doing" and gave me wonderful advice and reassurance. Super activities & recepies, too.
My husband and I have several friends who are just starting their families and we have bought each of them a copy.
I love the writing style: "Our Nadia...." Two women wrote it together and describe all their children's behaviors, without doing a "mine & hers" kind of distinction.

What a Terrific Help!.......2007-01-06

As a new, clueless mom, this book helped so, so much! Ideas such as giving the baby his/her own spoon while mom tried to feed the baby. This helped to avoid a battle with the baby attempting to grab mom's spoon. Helped baby learn to feed him/herself, too!

Other practical ideas for emotional support for mom, also!!

I give this to all friends who are new moms.

Mother's Bible.......2006-10-15

We bought this book when our kids were babies now they're all married and we're expecting our first Grandchild, a BOY! We bought this book for a baby shower gift for our daughter in law because it is so useful for expecting and non-expecting mothers :-) When we didn't know what to do, the Mother's almanac always steered us in the right direction and we didn't do so badly raising our four children. It's one of the most valuable books a family can have.

Marv

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Secrets for Joyful Parenting

Mother's Almanac Goes to School
Marguerite Kelly
Manufacturer: Main Street Books
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

Child Care | Parenting | Parenting & Families | Subjects | Books

General | Parenting | Parenting & Families | Subjects | Books

School-Age Children | Parenting | Parenting & Families | Subjects | Books

General | Parenting & Families | Subjects | Books
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ASIN: 0385131550
Release Date: 1989-04-26

Book Description

The sequel to the 750,000+ copy bestseller, full of warm, funny, and honest insight and advice for those critical preteen years when children start to encounter the wonders-and dangers of the world outside their family.

13 b & w illustrations throughout

Customer Reviews:

Secrets for Joyful Parenting.......2000-03-30

"The Mothers Almanac: Your Child From Six to Twelve" is not just an invaluable resource for parents, it's also a good read. It is loaded with tips for making moments special, for putting values into perspective, for being emotionally supportive of your child, and for streghtening the bond between you and your child. As a parent of three children, I found myself nodding my head, laughing out loud, and reading bits to my husband.

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I love this book!
Wonderful LDS Mother's "How To" Book!

The Lds Mother's Almanac
Janene Wolsey Baadsgaard
Manufacturer: Deseret Book Company
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

General | Religion & Spirituality | Subjects | Books
ASIN: 1570089078

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I love this book!.......2005-11-12

I am a new convert and single mother. Some things were confusing for me, such as saying my daughter "is a sunbeam". This book has helped me understand so much more about the LDS culture and how to apply it to my home. It is written for fairly mainstream mothers - home schooling isn't mentioned in it - but it is very solid information. I have found it to be a great addition to my parenting home library and strongly feel this should be in every LDS home with children.

Wonderful LDS Mother's "How To" Book!.......2005-10-13

This is a great book. My husband purchased it for me when I was looking at several "How To" books when my son was a newborn. Since it's for the LDS mother, it has wonderful ideas from how to teach your children the gospel to keeping up your house. It also has a section on increasing your spirituality. I love how it has sections on making your own home-made cleaning products, to budgeting to creating family traditions. It's also broken down to each phase of life (newborn, toddler, preschool, adolesent, teenager, etc.). I love this book and strongly recommend it.

The Mother Earth News Almanac - A Guide Through the Seasons

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The Mother Earth News Almanac - A Guide Through the Seasons

Manufacturer: Bantam Books
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000HVXNZQ

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The Mother Earth News Almanac

ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: 0553029274

The Best Jobs in America for Parents Who Want Careers and Time for Children Too

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The Best Jobs in America for Parents Who Want Careers and Time for Children Too
Susan B. Dynerman , and Lynn O'Rourke Hayes
Manufacturer: Rawson Assoc
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

General | Job Hunting & Careers | Business & Investing | Subjects | Books

Job Markets & Advice | Job Hunting & Careers | Business & Investing | Subjects | Books

Labor & Industrial Relations | Economics | Business & Investing | Subjects | Books

General | Reference | Subjects | Books
ASIN: 0892563516

Jobs Your Mother Never Wanted You to Have: An Alternative Career Guide

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A career changer's dream!
Lighten up! A layoff can be a good thing.

Jobs Your Mother Never Wanted You to Have: An Alternative Career Guide
Carolina Vegas Starr
Manufacturer: Loompanics Unlimited
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

General | Job Hunting & Careers | Business & Investing | Subjects | Books

Job Markets & Advice | Job Hunting & Careers | Business & Investing | Subjects | Books
ASIN: 1559502339

Customer Reviews:

A career changer's dream!.......2003-11-10

Thanks to this book I'm about to start a new career as a bucket chunker. And I used to think I'd have to stay a technical writer forever. What a find!

Lighten up! A layoff can be a good thing........2003-10-04

Times are tough, so maybe you're not "too good" to be a professional Armpit Sniffer. Good practical information and comical enough to keep an unemployed New Englander from giving up hope. I think anyone who is out of a job or bored with their current career path would like this book.

The Law of Adoption and Surrogate Parenting (Legal Almanac Series No. 3)

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The Law of Adoption and Surrogate Parenting (Legal Almanac Series No. 3)
Irving J. Sloan
Manufacturer: Oceana Publications
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

Civil Procedure | Procedures & Litigation | Law | Subjects | Books

Domestic Relations | Family & Health Law | Law | Subjects | Books

MOMMIES AT WORK (Books for Young Readers)

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mommies at work
mommies at work

MOMMIES AT WORK (Books for Young Readers)
Merriam
Manufacturer: Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

General | Job Hunting & Careers | Business & Investing | Subjects | Books

Job Markets & Advice | Job Hunting & Careers | Business & Investing | Subjects | Books

Business & Money | Reference & Nonfiction | Children's Books | Subjects | Books

General | Baby-3 | Children's Books | Subjects | Books

General | Literature | Children's Books | Subjects | Books
ASIN: 067164386X

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mommies at work.......2000-04-03

Mommies At Work is a fabulous book that has become a favorite bedtime read for my two and a half year old daughter. As a working mom, it's great to find a book that so positively depicts mommies doing all kinds of different jobs. Any child with a mom who works outside the home will find something to relate to in this book because it focuses on the important things that moms do to show their love for their kids. Mommies At Work communicates to a child that no matter what kind of job a mom does, her favorite thing is"..coming home to you." This little story reminds me of a similar yet more sentimental take on the subject of working moms - When Mama Comes Home Tonight. Mommies At Work is a nice book that lets kids know that their working mom loves them a lot! It is refreshing that this story is remarkably free of any particular political agenda regarding working mothers which is as it should be for the benefit of the children who read it.

mommies at work.......2000-04-03

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The Mother Earth News Almanac

Manufacturer: Bantam Books
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Mass Market Paperback
ASIN: B000HTXU8I

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Charles-Édouard Jeanneret, a Swiss-born Frenchman better known as Le Corbusier, may well have been the 20th century's greatest architect. He was also a capable painter, a brilliant theoretician and polemicist, and a terrible city planner. This book does not offer the usual analysis of Le Corbusier's work or his place in history; rather, it is the result of the interaction between Corbu and René Burri, a young Magnum photographer who documented a bit of the architect's life and a few of his buildings between 1955 and his death in 1965.

It's a human story as much as an architectural one, giving clues about how Corbu lived, worked, and related to people in his later years, and how people lived in and used his buildings. This is a wide-ranging work of photojournalism that stands up well decades after its inception. It also provides a look at seven of the designer's structures, including landmarks such as Villa Savoye, the Ronchamp Chapel, La Tourette monastery, and the Unité d'Habitation in Marseilles.

This large, horizontal-format book of 184 pages contains hundreds of photos, mostly black-and-white, and they give people as much prominence as the structures, bringing the architect, his clients, their buildings, and the buildings' occupants to life in a way that conventional architecture tomes do not. A fascinating, one-of-a-kind book that forms a valuable supplement to the standard works on Le Corbusier, it should appeal equally to those interested in documentary photography, architecture, and major cultural figures. --John Pastier

Book Description

Between the years 1955-1965 Magnum photographer Rene Burri spent much time with Le Corbusier, photographing him in the most diverse situations.Always chasing that special moment when everything is just right, Burri has captured moments in Le Corbusier´s private and professional life which provide fascinating insight into the man behind the public figure. These beautiful photographs are an outstanding document of value for art and architectural history and will provide many a surprise for those who browse through this volume. At a special reduced price, the book is immediately accessible to a wide audience of Le Corbusier fans, eager to catch a more personal glimpse of this renowned architect

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