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I have been reading this book for over 1 year! I got this book for a Christmas present and I learned a lot from this book! This book has information on almost every topic. I can't wait until the book "The World Almanac for Kids 2003" will be published!

Rarely is a reference book a popular title in our elementary school library. This is currently our most requested book. It's visually appealing. It's filled with facts and information that kids need for reports, but it's also filled with the kind of things kids are always curious about. It's fun for browsing as well as research. Highly recommended!

I have two daughters, ages 8 and 13, and they both love this book. It's packed with everything they want to know, and much more. The color pictures make it even more interesting, and they love the puzzles and quizzes. Every parent with kids should get this book!

Origami books are hard. Making a clear diagram on a 2-dimensional plane that shows a general reader how to fold cranes, frogs, masks, rocket ships, and exotic flowers out of square pieces of paper is the biggest challenge of all.

This book provides an introduction, overview of the basic folds, and a variety of applications for origami and paper folding. It also presents useful variations - from newspaper hats to how to fold turbans and loincloths out of fabric.

This is the one I return to again and again for new inspiration and delight.

This book is very simple to understand and that is the reason why I recommend it. I am not good at Origami but with this book I was able to create several designs due to the clear explanations. I think you will enjoy it too!

This book show us all faces of origami.Origami, it's to fold a sheet of paper, but it's also to fold a napkin,an handkerchief.... The projects are very good explained and not too difficult. I regretted just that the diagrams are yellow light-yellow dark! Mr Kenneway intoduce me to kusudama, pictorial origami, playground folds, pure origami,trouble witt, umbrellas... The book is full of stories , anecdotes followed by examples. We'll loved more examples! In short, an unique book . The autor wrote about bangers, bases, boats, box pleating, butterflies, catalogue folding, chaperaugraphy, chinese tradition, corner fasteners, cross pleating, enveloppe folding, fans, flexagons, flowers, foil, frogs, handkerchiefs folding (banana, bow and mouse), hats, headscarf folding, itajime-shibori (tie-dyeing), kasene-origami (layered paperfolding), kirikomi (incised origami), kites, knots, koi-nobori, laminating paper, lampshades, laundry folding, leaf folding, map folding, modular origami, money folding, multi-piece models, napkin folding (mitre, fan, buffet server), nappy folding, newspaper folding, no-sew cushion covers, noshi, picture frame, puzzles, sembazuru (thousand cranes), small-scale models, sound-producing origami, stars, stretching, ticket folding, tissue folding, triangles, twist folding...

This is a must buy. A book showcasing some of the most amazing, diverse, and unique origami around the world. This book is a great value.
As a side note, it's always fun to see perhaps a model or two that you may have folded in this book (for example, John Montroll's 3-headed dragon from Mythological origami)...
I highly recommend this book, for both origami and art lovers.

One warning, the book contains virtually NO diagrams, and the few models it does contain are among the least impressive in the book. Do NOT buy this book for the diagrams, but rather, for a showcase of what is possible.

This is a must-have coffee table book for origami enthusiasts. The origami models are very impressive and inspirational. As someone just starting out with origami I am amazed by the awesome and complex forms that can be folded. I loved gazing at the Arizona hummingbirds, mushroom collection and pangolin (anteater). The variety of origami art from roses to rock crystal to a three-headed dragon and a chessboard with pieces is fabulous. Vincent Floderer's display case of life-like mushrooms is phenomenal.

Though this book is mostly a gallery of origami art there a few projects. Advanced students will enjoy challenging items such a bucky ball, paper airplane and mask. Beginning and Intermediate students should try the paper fastening flower and talking lips toy.

Information including the artist, size, paper used and some commentary accompanies each origami masterpiece. A resource guide, international organization list and artist directory is also included in the back. It's really nice that in many cases they tell you where you can find instructions (which book) for making the model. This book makes a great gift for any origami connoisseur.

When I first bought this book, my first thought was it was way too expensive but after going through the book, the only word that could describe it adequately was "WOW!".

It was certainly worth the money. I like it so much that I ordered another 2 more books.

Why? The photos are breath taking. Now it makes it very easy for me to answer what can you fold in origami. It makes it very easy for me to show that origami is not 'kid's stuff' but a serious art form. My additional copies will be brought to future origami exhibitions to show to visitors. I cannot bring the first one as it was signed by the author himself.

The depth and scope covered by the book shows the depth and scope of origami. Do not expect to learn origami through folding from the book. Expect to be brought spellbound into the beautiful world of origami.

It is definitely a collector's item.

My Great-Aunt introduced me to many things - astronomy, biology, and origami. This was in her personal library and when I'd visit we would always pull it out and make at least one of the figures in the book. She had already managed to do nearly every figure but she was patient and I would try my best to keep up. When she died, I looked for the book but it had mysteriously disappeared. I saw that it was back in print and I snatched a copy up right away. This is the best folding book that I have ever run across. It has models that range from the very simple to the VERY difficult. You can fold out of this book for a lifetime and never fail to learn something or see something new. A great book... grab it while you can and fold your heart out!

The book which launch my interest in origami in the late 60s. If not for the discovery of this book, my interest in origami would have been lost.

The models are still very fresh even for the origamist of today. There is a very good range from traditional models, simple models to the intermediate stage. An excellent first introduction to origami.

It contains works of experts who are not around today. Among my favourites are those by Ligia Montoya. Simple but extremely effective.

Nowadays origami experts tend to concentrate on details making folding the models extremely difficult for a beginner. I prefer to concentrate on representing the subject just right with just the sufficient details to differentiate the model and avoiding the complexity of folding it.

There are also models with sufficient difficulty to challenge the slightly more experienced.

A must for all enthusiasts.

Rejoice, origami lovers of the world: Harbin's "Secrets of Origami" is back on the shelves. One of the first of my 40+ origami books, the old, battered, early 70s hardcover still holds a place of honor on my shelf. This is one of the best origami books EVER published. For the beginner, it opens the door to a wonderful array of simple to complex models, for the advanced folder, it provides a survey of the best Western folding from that formative period of 1960s. Fred Rohm, Adolfo Cerceda, Ligia Montoya - these are names that must NEVER fade from the annals of origami. Buy this book. Use this book. Treasure this book. Very few like this have been printed before or since.

There are many papers and review articles about the quantum well intermixing and its applications to photonics. This great book selects the most important articles in this field. It covers the milestone work in the early stage of quantum well intermixing as well as advances in later stages. The editor is a highly respected scientist in this field, he chose the most relevant articles which are useful for both beginners and experts in this field. This books includes articles on materials, physics, and devices aspects of quantum well intermixing for photonics. This is a "must" for anyone who is interested in quantum well intermixing.

This is a very useful and helpful book for a beginner and an expert.

As a beginner I found this book a very useful introductory material. The author made a carefull selection of the most important papers in the field of QWI.

..I won't write pages retelling the whole book. I just want to tell you that this is my favorite Dr. Seuss book and I have a copy that I received as a gift when I was 7 years old. My copy is over 30 years old and I have taken it in twice to read to my children's classes. My four kids love this book and their classes loved it too. A great book - buy it for your child and I'll bet that they will have the book 30 years from now and will be reading it to their kids!

Thidwick's adventure begins simply enough. He is marching along on the shores of Lake Winna-Bango, on the far northern shore, looking for moose-moss to eat with 60 other moose. A small Bingle Bug nicely asks Thidwick for a ride "for a way." Thickwick replies, "I'm happy to share!" Most of us would have said the same.

But what happens when a guest overstays her or his welcome? In Thidwick's case, his horns become a veritable zoo of wildlife. There is a Tree-Spider spinning a web, a Zinn-a-zu Bird who gets married and builds a nest, and their uncle the woodpecker who pecks holes the squirrel family inhabits. And so on it goes, to include a bobcat, turtle, fox, mice, fleas, a big bear . . . and 362 bees!

Thidwick is like the horse in Animal Farm. He's providing all of the work and benefit, and everyone is bossing him around. Why, they won't even agree to let him leave with the other moose to find more moose moss. Why is Thidwick willing to put up with this? What are the benefits of having a big heart in this situation?

How does Thidwick end up in this mess? Well, having accepted the Bingle Bug, the subsequent guests ignore Thidwick and ask the earlier guests instead if they can move in. Thidwick honors his first commitment, extends it in time and to the new inhabitants.

As a result of Thidwick's dilemma, this book provides a good opportunity to discuss sharing with your child . . . and explain the benefits and limits of sharing.

Your child will run into people who will try to take advantage. This gives you a chance to ask your child what he or she would do in Thidwick's situation.

The story's resolution is a most original and humorous one that makes good use of the mental picture of shedding your onorous burdens.

This story is illustrated by Dr. Seuss, as well as written in his best rhyming way. The drawings of the creatures in Thidwick's horns come close to matching many of Dr. Seuss's most imaginative mechanical devices. The horns of this dilemma are funnier than those devices, because this concoction is based on animals and natural processes.

The story is a pretty easy one for five to six year olds to learn to read, because many of the words are short and rhyme. The illustrations also "name" many of the nouns. The humor provides "hooks" for memorizing the words.

I also liked the idea of introducing children to the concept of treating a guest well, even if the guest does not behave well. Our society would be much improved if we all did a little more friendly hosting.

After you finish enjoying this story, ask your child if she or he knows of anyone who is like Thidwick. Ask your child what that person should do differently.

Enjoy having a big heart . . . and hosting others!

I remember this book from growing up 30 years ago. The story of a overly gracious moose and how some of his woodland 'friend' take advantage of him. It is classic Seuss with wonderful rhyme and wording. This and McElligot's Pool are now staples for our children's bedtime reading.

warter wishes is a verey GOOD book that mackes you readand read and when they sneak in to joe's room and geat the boutle if you haven't read this book you should and i would like to say thank you to (MY TEACHER MR,CROWE FOR ENCOURAGING ME TO READ)

I would recommend this book to younger children. It explained every thing clearly. You could understand every word they said. I would recommend 5th to 7th grade
Water wishes is about 3 kids who find a bottle with paper n the sea. These 3 kids realize wishes are not every- thing.

It all started when Sam and Polly were playing in front of their summer house on the ocean....As they were playing they see something mysterious floating along in the water,and imediatly they go to try and get it.But,when a large wave crashes on them,their 13-year old Brother Joe comes and rescues them,but they can't find the mysterious green bottle....Later while in Joe's room they see it!They figure Joe must have taken whlie they were underwater....So they devise a plan to get their bottle back.......After they get it they open it and it says That whoever snatches this bottle from the Ocean gets 3 wishes from the Element......Wow,3 wishes!!!!!!Even though Sam and Polly aren't sure what that means,but they try their wishes imediatly...They come up with many wishes-like wishes for beauty,fame,wealth,new cars,the ability to fly-But none of them work!!!!Then they go back out to the beach,and Polly kinda of flippetly says,"We might as well as wished for something silly,like to become a mermaid,or something like that!"....Well, a storm suddenly brews,and the waves crash,and one comes up and touches Polly's leg-And now she's a mermaid!!!!!!!They have to tell Joe about the wishes and what happened,But Joe has his own wish,and the next day he disapears,leaving no trace-except a comic book and a pair of sunglasses.......

I Loved this book-and I think its the best in the series!If you read them You kinda learn a little about Ancient Greek Gods,and the stories in this series are simply fun!!!!!!I recomened this seies to anyone-even adults,they're a quick and fun read!!!!!Hope this review was helpful to You!

Do I have to say anything more? Get this guide for writing college papers now! Justin Cohen's writing techniques are the best techniques I've ever heard. Sure, there are other books out there but there is only one that will make you laugh your brains out. Ok! I think I've said too much. Just get this book!

I like this book because it's easy to pick up and read the isolated and distinct chapters. If I'm having problems with research, I can look at JUST that chapter and read professor and student tips on that topic alone. I've enjoyed a lot of the creative insights and recommendations that the book suggests.

I purchased four writing guides for my daughter, but none had the innovative approach of the Yale Daily News Guide to Writing College Papers. Because of the multiple sidebars containing interesting facts, specific professors' advice, and humorour anecdotes, this book was the first (and only) one she picked up. I see no need to force her to read the other three now since I've seen such a remarkable improvement in her essay-writing skills.

A must-have for a baby's library, this book is one of the best on our bookshelf! Like another reviewer, I too have it memorized! I bought this book for my daughter when she was 2 months old (it was one that she'd actually sit through when she became mobile!). We have read it on a regular basis since and love it! She is now 2 yrs old and still loves it as much now as she did then. The text is a fun rhyme, allowing interaction w/ counting and hand motions without being "teachy". It's just plain fun~ I wonder who likes this book better, my daughter or I!

and so do my toddlers. It has a snappy text, bright colors, and best of all, I don't have to "MOO"! Even if you don't think you're a good story reader, this one reads itself: "Crinkle it, wrinkle it, wear it for a crown. Listen to the paper snap, flap it up and down!" (Sorry, I have it memorized...)

Every adult who I have shown this book to, has laughed out loud. Every parent or grandparent who has watched a toddler "fling" the gift on the floor to obtain the light, colorful, deliciously crinkly tissue paper, will enjoy this romp.

While some of the folds are origami difficult (there should be difficulty ratings for each plane), the planes really are impressive flyers! The book attempts to demonstrate the more difficult folds with flip-through style animations on the margin of the pages. My 5-year-old son thinks I'm the best paper airplane maker in the world!

I had been searching for a good paper airplane book for a long time looking for plans that involved only paper and folding - no scissors, tape, glue, paper clips, or anything extra. While travelling for work in Arizona several years ago I found this book at a Barnes & Noble - it's the best paper airplane book I have ever run across. Some of the folds can be challenging but the author's use of flip-through animation in the corners of the book help tremendously. I've built and flown every plane in the book and they all perform incredibly - especially "The Plane". Buy this book and you'll be amazed by the looks and performance of your paper airplanes.

I was given this book a few years ago by my grandfather; my grandparents knew that I liked origami, electronics, and legos. It's an incredible book; I spent long hours folding airplane after airplane. My school administrators (the philistines) lumped artwork such as the AWACS with any other form of flying paper, and this caused much strife. This is a wonderful book; an ideal gift for anyone from a child of 10 who knows some origami to a college student. Having lost my copy years ago, I'm only replacing it now, but I treasure this gift more than any video game or radio-controlled car.