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I LOVED this book that explains how patchwork quilt designs developed from the need of the pilgrims to repair the covers they had....to the use of the patch designs to tell the story of the growth of America. The story is easy to understand, the sequence is well defined, the illustrations are beautiful, and the activities are easy and creative. I think this book would be a valuable teaching aid to accompany studies on U.S. history. If you are a quiltlover, you just have to have this book!

Traditional blocks, some with a new slant and each one with a brief history of its origins. This book goes right from the basics - the quilt block in history, tools and equipment, working with colour and pattern, drafting blocks, through to where to go next for those who like to be really creative. All this and 100 blocks too, all in full colour. The handy size and spiral binding make it ideal to keep on your sewing table for constant reference. I only have one problem with this book- I think I'm going to turn into a blockaholic! This is one book I don't want to be without.

This is one of the best collections of articles about contemporary philosophy of mind. Together with Lycan's 'Mind and Cognition' and Rosenthal's 'The Nature of Mind' Block's 'Readings' put together what one could classify as a minimalist library on the topic. Many articles that have already become classics are here. If you intend to get serious about the philosophy of mind, go for these volumes.

I just bought this book. Haven't read all of it yet, but what I've read, I really like. Very detailed, and very informative. I plan to build a Gen VI 454 or 502 for my latest street rod, and this book answeres all of my questions. Very well done and worth the money. Invaluable reference.

Simple explnation & picture, so is's very easy to understand..
It will be needed for all anesthesiologists ^^

If any college plans to teach a course on Richard Rodgers, they need look no further than this book for the perfect text. Here is a collection of essays, book chapters, reviews, etc., dealing with Rodgers in each of his eras. They range from a Time magazine piece on Rodgers and Hart in the late 30s, to a Holiday magazine piece on Rodgers and Hammerstein in the late 50s. The collection helps give the reader an even better understanding of Richard Rodgers than he does in his own autobiography, because, as the editor notes, in the interviews that make up the final section, Rodgers is much more at ease and more glib.
Some of the articles are a little technical in nature, with their study of Rodgers' musical compositions, but anyone familiar with his writings should be able to understand what they're referring to, by simply running the tune through your head as you analyze what's being discussed.
The book is hardly a whitewash, and is amazingly fair in its presentation of articles both friendly and not so friendly. For example, there's a chapter from Diahann Carroll's autobiography that paints Rodgers in a very unflattering light.
The collection is not only informative, but it's very entertaining. While this book is good for people just getting familiar with Rodgers, it's probably best suited for the well-versed scholar, who will enjoy this research packed together in a handy volume, eliminating the need to head to the library's microfilm collection. Also, the editor does a very good job of pointing the reader to other articles that were not included (usually because of the cost, as he mentions in the foreword)
but present an opposing view or elaborate further on an idea.
Great job!

My roomie and I took a roadtrip from San Fran to New Orleans and we pulled out this book that she got from a friend. It was so much fun. This little thing had everything. We went the whole trip and only got half way through it. It was hilarious and really intelligent. This thing had everything. We were using it for practical info and as a navigational guide. At one point, we were like "I wish we had the author in the car with us." Everybody should have this one. Damn, it's funny and smart.

This is a great collection of American treasured landmarks and items. It serves as both a historical review and a great presentation piece.

That's an excelent description of all SCSA standards and its relationship in CTI servers. Although some information is dated the books brings you with all concepts and basic descriptions you might need to understand the new CT servers.

In its eighty-eight (88) pages, this book packs more information, more feeling and more depth on Mies van der Rohe's classic building than most books three times it size. The text is clear and concise with photographs that grasp the meaning and context of the Seagram Building. This is a "must have" for anyone who appreciates and admires the truly timeless style of van der Rohe.