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The Complete Photo Guide to Home Improvement

5 stars (An essential tool for the home owner) - This book is a great tool for the home owner. The skill level assumed by the authors is relatively low, though not zero. Like all useful books, you are assumed to have a basic understandig of basic tools and how to use them. However, special tools and techniques are explained in enough detail to be useful to the relative novice. The projects detailed are of the most popular varieties. There is something there for you and many ideas you may not have had. Making improvements to your property and keeping it up-to-date is the best way to protect your investment. Being able to do it yourself is the best way to -maximize- your investment. The photos provided explain most of the things you might otherwise have found mysterious. Finally, though some of the things detailed are outside of the average homeowners skill (mine at least), there are so many things in the book, that you'll find many things you can and want to do. 5 stars (Nice book on Home improvement) - Just like the other books in this series, the information provided is concise and helpful. The pictures are nice and the text is written in a clear manner. 5 stars (Great for the clueless home owner) - I was looking to sound proof an outdoor shed so I could bang away on my drums without my neighbors threatening to kill me. It showed me step-by-step on how to create another wall with a 6" baseboard with staggered 2x4's, weaving the insulation through the studs, applying sound board, then applying dry wall. It also walked me through using the wall compound and tape to cover up the seams and drywall screws. This was only one project out of many. Well worth the price. I highly recommend this book. ...
Creative Publishing International :: home improvement :: Remodeling & Renovation - General :: Remodeling :: Pictorial works :: Houses :: House & Home :: Home Improvement & Construction :: Handbooks :: ma :: The Complete Photo Guide to Home Improvement

 

Bad Dog - 278 Outspoken- Indecent- and Overdressed Dogs

4 stars (the truth about cats and dogs) - workman has another success for animal lovers and those who just like to mock stupid dogs---essentially the entire population of literate people can appreciate the humour of these images. better than Bad Cat! 3 stars (Liked Fixed Mix Seeks Same better! ) - Although I enjoyed flipping thru this book, my favorite book of this genre is Fixed Mix Seeks Same, which is personal ads "written" by dogs. Not only does Fixed Mix... have superior photos, it's really a fun read. Overall, I say the more dog books the better! 5 stars (Thurber-worthy) - Ridiculous and wonderful. Silly dogs of all shapes and sizes...don't leave it out on the table if you don't want to be giggling all day. ...
Workman Publishing Company :: Topic - Animals :: Subjects & Themes - Plants & Animals :: Satire And Humor :: Pictorial works :: Photography Of Specific Subjects :: Humor :: Dogs - Gene :: Bad Dog - 278 Outspoken- Indecent- and Overdressed Dogs

 

Encyclopedia of Dog Breeds

5 stars (Excellent source of information) - I really enjoyed going thru this encyclopedia. It helped me judge which dog was right for my family. 5 stars (Great Reference Book on Dog Breeds) - This book features profiles and beautiful color photographs of more than 150 dog breeds, including information about AKC standards. The book also rates the different breeds for such tendencies as energy level, playfulness, ease of training, watchdog capabilities, heat tolerance, etc. (summary by South Texas Library System) You may not need this on your bookshelf at home, but do consult it at your public library before choosing a dog. It's sad to see the wrong breed suffering because it's too active, not good with children, etc. Many behaviors are inherent in a breed and it's a mistake to ignore that. 5 stars (Best dog breed book ever) - If you just want to read about different dog breeds, or if you want to know which breed is best suited to you and your lifestyle, this is the book to buy. This book is an ocean of information. You can find out the history of the breeds, the difficulty or ease of maintaining a specific breed, the personality of a specific breed. The pictures are beautiful. The information is concise and easy to read and understand, even for the person like myself, who knows nothing about dog breeds. I couldn't put this book down. It's one of the favorite books for our whole family in our library (this one and the cat breeds book). ...
Barrons Educational Series :: Pets & Dogs & Breeds :: Pictorial works :: Pets :: Encyclopedias :: Dogs - Breeds :: Dog breeds :: Animals & Pets :: Animal Science (Specific Aspects) :: D Caroline :: Encyclopedia of Dog Breeds

 

Bad Cat- 244 Not-So-Pretty Kitties And Cats Gone Bad

5 stars (I DID NOT LIKE THE COVER UNTIL...) - When I first saw the book I found it UGLY. Since I am a cat lover I looked inside just to find out why on earth anybody would make such a bad cover. Thank God I did look inside! - The book is simply hilarious! I bought the book and took it home for further amusement. After going through the whole book I also learned to appreciate the cover. I have to compliment the author for a brilliant idea! By the way, my boyfriend, who is NOT a cat lover and used to dislike my two pets with passion, seems to have changed his attitude towards my cats after having a lot of fun with "Bad Cat". What's even more interesting, he gave me for my birthday another book with a BEAUTIFUL cover, titled "Why Some Cats are Rascals". Yet another great book! It is meant as children's book, but I had a lot of fun reading it together with my boyfriend. I think he is on the edge of getting one "Rascal" for himself, although he does not admit that yet... 5 stars (A gripping tour-de-force) - I laughed so hard I was crying. Seriously. Jim Edgar is a comic treasure. I eagerly await Bad Cat 2. 5 stars (Couldn't be any funnier!) - Bought this book and howled all night - the cats in it are just hilarious. Between the photos of cats gone bad and the captions that absolutely capture what we humans think the cat MUST be thinking, you'll thoroughly enjoy this book. Now, whenever I've had a rotten day at work, I simply pull out my "bad cats" and feel better almost instantly! A side note: I recently bought the "Bad Cats Calendar" for 2006 - it contains even more than the book - can't wait until January 1 when I can put it on my desk at work! ...
Workman Publishing Company :: Pictorial works :: Humor :: General :: Cats - General :: Cats :: Jim Edgar :: :: Bad Cat- 244 Not-So-Pretty Kitties And Cats Gone Bad

 

Color Encyclopedia of Ornamental Grasses- Sedges- Rushes- Restios- Cat-Tails- and Selected Bamboos

5 stars (Absolutely Fantastic) - This is such a wonderful informational book... AND ... a gorgeous coffee table book. It is terrific from beginning to end! If you like or are interested in, or even thinking about Ornamental Grasses ... then THIS IS THE BOOK FOR YOU! I can't imagine anyone who has an interest in Ornamental Grasses NOT LOVING THIS BOOK, and would be delighted they purchased it. My only concern is that it is going to look dog-earred from my reading it over and over and over again ... which frankly takes away from its beauty on our coffee table. 5 stars (Buy 2 copies...) - This book is structured, written, photographed and edited with parallel purpose and effect: communication of the author's respect and regard for the book's subject and for its readers. Mr. Darke sets out to inform and does so with enconomy but in full course; when he instructs, he teaches the novice and gives pause to the critic; when he photographs he shows his passion and inspires with the nature and wonder of his subjects. The book is encyclopedic, yet its prose is always to the point with the agreeable dryness of a good, well-bodied wine. Credible, trustworthy, enlightening. This is the best gardening book I have ever read. Negatives? Only one: Mr. Darke's standards are unimpeachable; those of the book's typographer and designer, however, are not. 5 stars (Excellent information, awesome photographs) - Excellent and complete information about ornamental grasses. A great book. Thirty pages on the botany, anatomy, and classification of grasses. Twenty pages on native habitat, thirty pages on designing with grasses, and twenty pages of growing and propagating grasses. 170 page encyclopedia listing 400+ species / varieties of grasses. Each species is described in a paragraph or two of text along side a clear photograph of the plant. In the back of the book, you find a 2 page glossary, 5 page bibliography, 2 page grass nursery listing, USDA and European hardiness maps, and a comple...
Timber Press (OR) :: Reference :: Plants - Grasses :: Pictorial works :: Ornamental grasses :: Ornamental Plants :: Grasses :: General :: Gardening&Plants :: Gardening & Horticulture :: Gar :: Color Encyclopedia of Ornamental Grasses- Sedges- Rushes- Restios- Cat-Tails- and Selected Bamboos

 

Central Park- An American Masterpiece- A Comprehensive History of the Nation-s First Urban Park

5 stars (A Gorgeous Book Commemorating America's 1st Public Park) - Commemorating the 150th anniversary of Central Park, photographer and historian Sara Cedar Miller celebrates the aesthetic, cultural and historic significance of America's first public park with the book "Central Park, An American Masterpiece." This is the park's definitive illustrated history, and offers some of the most gorgeous photographs I have seen on the subject - a difficult task given the number of pictures that have been drawn, painted and photographed of the Manhattan landmark. The book includes over 200 color illustrations, original plans and drawings alongside modern photos, giving the viewer/reader an historical perspective. Accompanying Ms. Miller's work, portraying the park throughout the seasons, is a well written text which highlights the conception and creation of the park and its art and architecture. This is a big, beautiful picture book that would make a wonderful addition to any home or library. It's a wonderful gift idea. I know as I have given it numerous times. Ms. Miller is the parks official historian and photographer and has been since the mid-1980s. JANA 5 stars (A book as worthy as the park it celebrates) - Sara Miller has put together an outstanding book: a book as vast and detailed as the Great Park itself. For those not familiar with the park and its history, this is an invaluable introduction to the political, demographical, economic and, especially, aesthetic thinking that went into the creation of 800 acres of gorgeous park space in the middle of Manhattan. For those seasoned veterans of NYC history, this is a welcome reminder of the enormous vision and efforts of Calvert Vaux and Fredrick Law Olmsted, as they conceived the park. Nota Bene: A lot of books have gorgeous photos but the print job is miserable ... Others have high-qualtity prints but the photos aren't that interesting ... This book has glorious prints and an expert print job. Pick up this book. Rocco...
Harry N Abrams :: Architecture & Landscape :: United States - Mid Atlantic - New York City :: Travel - United States :: Pictorial works :: Parks & Campgrounds :: New York (N Y ) :: :: Central Park- An American Masterpiece- A Comprehensive History of the Nation-s First Urban Park

 

Lost Balls - Great Holes- Tough Shots- and Bad Lies

5 stars (Lost Balls- a great photgraphic journey) - Charles Lindsay has captured the true soul of golf with this photographic journey through some of the most interesting places in the world. This book is perfect for the person who truely loves and understands the game of golf. His combination of humor and photographic genius make this a wonderfully entaining book for anyone who has ever played the game. I hope there is a sequel. 5 stars (Better than "How To Line Up Your 4th Putt") - Charlie Lindsay is an irreverant guy with an unfailing eye. He sees what others don't and makes you grin for the joy of discovery he has had with his camera out in nature searching for the bizarre and wonderful on and around the golf course. Be it a golf ball tucked neatly under a "meadow muffin" or a pair of golf shoes hanging from a tombstone, be prepared for a visual feast where golf and golf courses are the metaphor. What a treat. What a great gift!! I've sent a dozen already and it's early in the day. ...
Bulfinch :: Sports & Recreation & Golf :: Subjects & Themes - Sports :: Sports & Recreation :: Sports :: Pictorial works :: Photography :: Golf - General :: Golf :: General :: Char :: Lost Balls - Great Holes- Tough Shots- and Bad Lies