100 Turn-of-the-Century House Plans
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100 Turn-of-the-Century House Plans
Radford Architectural Co.
Manufacturer: Dover Publications
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0486412512

Book Description

Affordable reprint of rare 1909 catalog, featuring authentic illustrations and floor plans for homes ranging from simple three-room bungalows to elaborate 10- and 12-room structures with sitting rooms, libraries, parlors, and wraparound porches. An excellent reference for home restorers, preservationists, and students of American architectural history. A delight for Americana fans and nostalgia lovers.

Customer Reviews:

1 out of 5 stars John Boy Walton orders a new home from Sears & Roebuck.......2007-02-15

This book was as useless as the German version of Strarwars that I received on Amazon

5 out of 5 stars Before there were kit homes, there were plan books..........2006-01-14

This is a reprint of Radford's 1909 Plan Book and (may I one day be forgiven for saying this, but), some of these houses were ugly. I mean really and truly UGLY.

But some of them weren't so bad. If you were a wanna-be homeowner (almost) 100 years ago, you'd peruse the pages and pick out a house that suited your needs and your pocketbook. Then you'd send in a few bucks (typically $5 or so) and receive a full set of blueprints that you'd use to build your dream house.

The quality of this reprint is good and this is a fun read, if for no other reason than to get an idea of the evolution of American architecture.

Rose
author, The Houses That Sears Built
co-author, California's Kit Homes
100 Turn-of-the-Century Brick Bungalows with Floor Plans
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Reprint of fascinating 1912 publication features all the winning entries from a major nationwide competition for bungalow designs — from a tile-roofed hacienda to an elaborate thatch-roofed English cottage. 100 superbly rendered plates show houses in perspective, with floor plans, itemized construction costs, and some landscape planning.

Customer Reviews:

3 out of 5 stars Slightly difficult to read.......2002-04-18

The sketches and floor plans are a little hard to read by modern standards, as all are hand-lettered, and the designs are a little light on bathrooms, to say nothing of garages, compared to contemporary homes. But the homes are very Picturesque nonetheless, featuring plenty of faux thatched roofs, chimneys, eyebrow dormers, arched entryways, porches and so forth.

How To Draw Manga Volume 17: Guns & Military Volume 2 (How to Draw Manga)
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3 out of 5 stars References only!.......2007-08-13

I bought the book for the title sack, "Learn how to draw military." Sadly the book only shows drawn pictures of military aircraft and a few tanks and does not explain how to draw them. There are no set up techniques, steps, or anything. There are only pre-drawn pictures, which makes this book good only for references. However, I was impressed with the large number of military units covered. The book covers aircraft from the Second World War to the present and even lists some technical facts about the airplanes, helicopters, and jets. Like how much horsepower a P-51 Mustang can max out, or how many models of Japanese Zero's there were by the war's end. Even the companies who manufactured the engines for the planes are listed. All in all if you like drawing military this book will make a wonderful reference source, however if you are trying to learn how to draw military vehicles look for a different book.

Scotlandfuturebog
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      5 out of 5 stars Not the end?.......2006-10-27

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      5 out of 5 stars Volume 3: "The Sword of K".......2006-08-31

      I had a few doubts as to whether I was going to like this series at first, but Vol. 3 dispelled them. This was a VERY good story; intense, dramatic, and well told. If you were only to get ONE book from the 11-part series, this would be it. Though of course you should also at least get Book 1, which introduces the characters and the situation presented here.

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        Yoko Matushita
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        5 out of 5 stars Yami no Matsuei.......2004-06-04

        Konnichi-wa Minna-San!
        I have read the original version, so don't get your hopes up about this coming out anytime soon, VIZ is lazy. This story is about a group of Shinigamis (Gods of Death). The shinigami collect the souls of people who should have died but haven't for various reasons. The artwork is wonderful. Should this title ever get translated...this is a must. There are hints of Shounen-Ai. Again, VIZ is lazy, but this is a must for anyone who loves a good story, lovable characters, and beautiful artwork.

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            Yami No Matsuei: Hijos De La Oscuridad
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                    Yoko Matsushita
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                    A Sportswriter's Life: From the Desk of a New York Times Reporter
                    Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
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                    Gerald Eskenazi
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                    A Sportswriter's Life is a revealing look at the people and events that were part of the history of sports from a perspective usually unavailable to the public. Eskenazi's inside stories of sports are not always flattering, but they are always amusing, touching, and revealing. This entertaining volume will be enjoyed by anyone with an interest in reporting, sports, or just a good story.

                    "Jerry Eskenazi is a consummate professional-an honest and honorable man in a field where those elements are too often overlooked. He has never forgotten the importance of having a sense of fairness, a sense of humor, and a genuine passion for his profession. Jerry always understood that it is the games, and the athletes who compete, that make people want to read the sports page. He has earned an elite level of trust from his readers and the sports figures he covers, because he writes what he sees. He knows what he's doing, and he prepares for each assignment in a way that displays his appreciation and respect for athletic competition and the personalities involved." -Bill Parcells, Head Coach, Dallas Cowboys

                    "From the glory days of Joe Namath, to the Rangers' quest for a Stanley Cup, to the whacky world of boxing, Jerry Eskenazi has captured these wonderful moments. It's a great read by a premier reporter."-Marv Albert, voice of the New York Knicks and NBA on TNT

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                    5 out of 5 stars Nice read.......2004-02-29

                    great anecdotes and interesting observations about changes in the sports world, journalism, and American culture.

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                    ASIN: 0864427816

                    Book Description

                    Sean Condon has moved to Amsterdam. He got married, and he's unemployed (what's worse, so is his wife). Sean is back and funnier than ever, this time exploring the strange habits of the Dutch. He also keeps a watchful and wonderfully self-deprecating eye on the whole strange business of writing about yourself doing, well, nothing much, in this post-modern age. Sean's uncanny ability to find the absurd in everyday life misses nothing and My `Dam Life will strike a side-splitting chord with anyone who has ever been unemployed, been married or tried not to be deported from a foreign land.

                    Customer Reviews:

                    2 out of 5 stars Agonizingly self-absorbed.......2006-11-30

                    What a thoroughly irritating book. If you are seeking a useful perspective on Amsterdam, the Netherlands, or the Dutch, there is very nearly zero content of interest.

                    That Condon could live in one of the most interesting cities in Europe for 3 years, write a book about it and say so little about the place is astonishing - a true testament to his self absorption.

                    I found myself cringing at the relentless focus on his apparent worthlessness, handled without insight, and with lame attempts at humor that rarely work.

                    The only two interesting characters in the book, his wife and Keith, are barely covered. I found myself wishing to hear more about them, only from someone else.

                    One can only wish that someone would return his video games and take away his word processor.

                    Having said all that, I did give him 2 stars instead of 1 because of his few brief asides regarding the oddness of his occasional interactions with celebrities were insightful and interesting. It mirrored some of my own experiences and really captured the tone.

                    4 out of 5 stars Writing is a job too.......2006-09-26

                    This book is hilarious! And somewhat tounge-in-cheek. Relax and enjoy it! (This should have been a 5-star review, alas I clicked on the wrong star and I'm not able to change it.) A couple of reviewers and an acquaintance of mine are quite bothered by the fact that in My Dam Life Condon is unemployed and that his poor wife has to make up for his "laziness" by "struggling to make ends meet." Sean Condon is an author! What good would he be in an office from 9-5 everyday? This isn't his first successful book and no doubt he's pulling in the dough just as well or better than his wife.

                    5 out of 5 stars Amsterdamnation .......2006-03-17

                    Sean Condon gives us a precious gift; his own idleness. If he actually had something meaningful to do and an interesting life to write about, he'd be off doing it without so much as a see ya later.

                    But instead, he's forced, not altogether happily, to find meaning in the word soup of sound-bites, daily exchanges and media droppings that form the soundtrack of the inside of our heads in this day and age. And it's brilliant.

                    I mean, Sean and Sally land in the most quirky, sexy, kinky, interesting, liberated city in Europe. And you know what? The dialogue inside Sean's head, about the minutiae of everyday life, is kinkier, sexier, quirkier and more interesting than the Amsterdam it finds itself in.

                    So buy his book, but don't buy too many copies, because he might become rich and successful and then he'd have to find another schtick. Sean would turn into another Larry David, pretending (unconvincingly) that his fabulous life annoys him. So enjoy Condon's books, but let's try to keep him a failure, because it's just better that way for all concerned. Prospective readers can borrow my copy to preserve the bitter, penniless Sean Condon we love. OK?

                    2 out of 5 stars My 'dam pathetic unemployed life.......2005-10-14

                    I found this book to be a complete waste of time; the only reason I even bothered to finish it was because I had some of these (seeded?) positive reviews lingering in my mind and I kept expecting it to get better.

                    Although the book does offer some insight into a certain sub-culture in the Netherlands (with a sprinkling of humor here and there), I should have taken the hint from some of the previous reviews before I ordered. As others have alluded, this is more of an autobiography than a book about the city or the culture. And a worthwhile autobiography it is not - I wasn't particularly impressed with the way the author chooses to live his life as a lazy unemployed slob while his wife struggles to make ends meet.

                    I feel generous giving it two stars - the second star appearing mainly for the catchy title and the sporadic bits of humor.

                    5 out of 5 stars 'Dam Right.......2005-02-16

                    Sean Condon has written a funny, realistic picture of what it is like to live in Amsterdam. I have lived in Amsterdam and all the things he talks about are right on the money. While living in Europe's most beautiful city can be difficult, painful and frustrating, it is all worthwile to call this great city home.
                    This book will give you a personal insight into the Dutch culture and people. I highly recommend this for expats or anyone that enjoys travel.

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