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Creative Paint Finishes for the Home

Published in Hardcover by North Light Books (October, 1992)

Author: Phillip C. Myer

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Creative, Clear and Fun!

Being an articulate person, yet not an interior decorator, I found this book most useful. After buying a new home, a budget to fix it was minimal. Yet, I faux painted walls and used furniture in techniques that I would never have believed. The author is very good in verbalizing how to paint with a flair of Rembrandt (and clear photos of each technique). When I applied each technique I truly felt accomlpished. I am not a salesman ,but it true, this book worked for what I was looking for - some artistic assistance!

One of the best books for the do-it-yourself decorator.

This book has it all. The text and photos are clearly presented. The book begins with the proper prepartion steps in decorating a variety of surfaces from furniture, accessories to interiors surfaces- walls, floors, ceilings. If you ever consider painting or decorating your walls, floors or furniture- this is the book for you. Techniques are broken down into easy, intermediate to advanced-- so you can grow with the book. Paint and faux finish techniques from A to Z are covered... sponging, ragging, glazing, marbleizing, woodgraining, gilding, stenciling, tortoiseshell, malachite, trompe l'oeil and more. After reading this book, you can wait to get some brushes wet with paint and transform your home

Crónica del Siglo XX

Published in Hardcover by Bantam (04 January, 2000)

Authors: Random House and Plaza & Janes Editors

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CRONICA del SIGLO XX

On a recent trip to Mexico City, I saw an old, previous edition of this work. I was delighted by its stimulating contents. Returning to Tulsa, Oklahoma, I was even more delighted to find the latest edition in one of our very excellent Public Library branches. I am eager to buy this latest edition for myself, and as gifts for some of my friends, for a life-time of enjoyable reading.

FPK

An amaizing book, a must have for you and your children

I love to read in Spanish and I was raised in South America, where Spanish books are very easy to come by, but when I moved to the US I found it difficult to find books that could interest me. Cronica del Siglo XX not only enlightens me but it's a great guide book for me and my children, it shows them with great illustrations and simple words the history of a great century, it's a must have for all of those who appreciate a well written and fantastic book, don't miss the opportunity to own it.

Curious George's Pop-Up Storybook House

Published in Hardcover by Houghton Mifflin Co (27 April, 2000)

Authors: H. A. Rey, H.A., Margaret Rey, and Margret Rey

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He's made pancakes, played baseball, taken a job, and even gotten a medal once. He's been to school, the beach, the movies, the aquarium, and (who could forget?) the hospital. Is there anything Curious George hasn't done? Almost certainly, and your resident George fan would be happy to reenact the mischievous monkey's most recent adventures for you in detail. With this well-constructed pop-up house, kids (and grownups, too) can act out their own Curious George stories.

Just unfasten the storybook's red shoelace tie, and after a couple quick folds and flips, up pops the cozy home of George and the ever patient man with the yellow hat. (Included are a sturdy, standup cut out of each, 3 and 6.5 inches tall, respectively.) Spread out in a 15 by 19 inch floor plan with 10-inch-high walls, the house includes George's bedroom, a well-appointed kitchen, a front yard (complete with a bunny hutch, for George's hip-hopping pals), and a dock by a lake. The sturdy house comes with 43 standup, press-out props, everything from a bicycle to a bag of doughnuts to a bunch of balloons to bunnies galore, all faithfully illustrated and tucked cleverly into a hidden envelope beneath the lake. George's house also features many smart pop-ups (including a bed, breakfast table, and garden hose, among others) and dozens of intuitive hooks for storytelling (especially neat are two small, 20-page booklets, an alphabet primer and "Curious George's Day of Adventure"). (Ages 4 and 8) --Paul Hughes

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Southwestern Mom

Bought this to take on a trip for those down times when something quiet is a good thing for everyone. This is a fantastic playset for kids very familiar with Curious George- great gift for 3 or 4 year olds! Lots of punchout pieces (best stored in a ziplock rather than the book's envelope). My 4 year old LOVES this!

Wonderfully entertaining for kids 3 and older.

Unwrap and unfold the entire book to receive a pop-up house and a small monkey, complete with two 20-page booklets stored in the pockets. Kids ages 3 and older will enjoy playing with the 43 press-outs and cardboard figures of this pop-up house with scenes based on the classic George.

Curtains

Published in Paperback by Creative Publishing International (October, 1997)

Author: The Editors of Creative Publishing international

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Great Book!

Beginners should be VERY encouraged after purchasing this book. The directions are written in plain english and the photographs are terrific step-by-step guides. Every project was presented in an easy-to-learn fashion, and they tell you exactly what you'll learn and what you'll need. A must for anyone who wants to learn and is frustrated by the lack of true beginner sewing books.

Enjoy.

Great Book

This book was easy to follow, and the results look great....we saved hundreds by doing this ourselves.

The Custom Furniture Sourcebook: A Guide to 125 Craftsmen

Published in Paperback by Taunton Press (14 September, 2001)

Author: Kerry Pierce

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Beautiful !

I love this book. It is filled with beautiful, unique pieces of furniture. There are a few extreme designs, but most of the pieces you could imagine having in your own home. All of the pictures are in color and a good size so you can see the details clearly. Besides giving the names and postal addresses of the craftsmen, the author also furnishes websites and email addresses for many of them. In the back there is a regional index and a style index which are both very useful. Even though this book is paperback, I think it would make a great coffee table book because every aspect of it is beautifully designed; the text, the photographs and the layout.

Very inspiring to my own work!

(I looked over this book in the store, and hope to get it for Christmas)

Lots of great pictures! If you are a long time Fine Woodworking reader you will recognize many of them. However, you notice other nuances when they are placed with unseen pictures of the craftsman's other work.

The wide variety of styles is very useful for forming your own sense of design and proportion. You see traces of James Krenov's style on many pages. I found it more useful and inspiring than Taunton's Design Book series.

If you were looking to hire somone to make you a custom piece I suspect this book would be quite a help, but I'm looking at it as more of a survey of current work. I plan to use it to help refine where I want to go with my own furniture design and woodworking.

-Jeff

Daily Study Bible for Women (Daily Study Bible for Women)

Published in Paperback by Tyndale House Publishers (01 October, 1999)

Authors: Jill Briscoe and Tyndale House Publishers

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Excellent Commentary

Jill Briscoe did a wonderful job with the commentary. Many topics women face today are addressed with scriptural answers. Some are single parenthood, relating to your husband, your personal relationship with God, and raising Christian children.

The translation used is the New Living Translation, which is the one I prefer to read, and study in my daily devotions. Combined with the commentary, this makes the Bible accessable to today's woman.

Bible Basics

Jill Briscoe did a wonderful job with the topical reading tracks. She starts with the basics and builds concept upon concept, using both Old and New Testament scriptures to illustrate God's love and plan for all people. As I read through the Scriptures and Jill's devotional thoughts, I am amazed all over again with the consistent theme of redemption from Genesis to Revelation. If you've never spent much time studying the Bible, this is an excellent way to get started.

The Dairy Hollow House Cookbook/over 400 Delectable Recipes from America's Famed Ozark Inn

Published in Hardcover by MacMillan Publishing Company (September, 1986)

Authors: Crescent Dragonwagon, Jan Brown, Wagon Cresecent Drago, and Dragonwagon Crescent

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This book still available!

This country inn cookbook is still available in paperback -- see other listing here in Amazon.com

Outstanding! One of my all-time favorite cookbooks

This book is outstanding. The recipes are all tried-and-true, comparatively easy to make, and absolutely wonderful. And each is preceded by a warm, interesting little anecdote -- which a friend once described as "proof that somebody actually ate this". I really love this book, and cannot sufficiently recommend it. (I have all the cookbooks written by this author, and strongly recommend them, as well.)

A Dark, Dark Tale

Published in Hardcover by Dial Books for Young Readers (October, 1987)

Author: Ruth Brown

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Excellent reading for my two year old

My two year old read this book over and over again. He loved it every time that he read it. The suspence was not too scary but just spooky enough to make him enjoy this book.

A Great, Great Book

I'm so excited to find this book still available; it was one of my son's favorites when he was small. A wonderful illustrated version of the old spooky story, the book is beautifully illustrated and a pleasure to read over and over and over again. The suspense builds as the reader is led from the "dark, dark wood" to a "dark, dark castle" and so on until the great surprise ending -- but I'll let you discover it yourself. Treat yourself to this treasure!

David Charlesworth's Furniture Making Techniques

Published in Paperback by Sterling Publishing (31 December, 1999)

Author: The Best From FURNITURE and CABINETMAKING Magazin

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Excellent!

His explanations are clear and understandable. I finally was able to successfully edge joint two boards after reading his explanation. I just finished a spokeshave following his instructions, and it works better than any of my store-bought ones! I hope he publishes more books.

First rate !

Excellent Book. The chapters on tuning hand planes together with the information on Japanese chisels is superb. The improvements I made to my Record #05 have made the world of difference to it's performance. The chapter on making an ebony spokeshave, using the blade made by Ron Hock certainly made me think.

I just wish there was more available from this author.

Dear Santa, Please Come to the 19th Floor

Published in School & Library Binding by Philomel Books (September, 2002)

Authors: Yin and Chris K. Soentpiet

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Loved it

A wonderful new Christmas story. It doesn't sugar-coat the realities of a child having to be in a wheelchair, or of urban life, yet it is still positive and heart-warming.
The two friends secretly trying to help each other lends a Gift of the Magi touch.

a Christmas story for city people

I loved this book, the illustrations are great, and the text by Yin is easy to read, but not 'cutesy'. It's a heartwarming story, and will appeal to most children. I think the appeal might be greater for adults - we can see the basic goodness in the story.

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