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Colorful, interactive, and fun, The White House Pop-Up Book illustrates the history and architecture of the White House with pop-up elements, die-cut images, booklets, pull-outs, photographs, models, illustrations, and more. More than 100 photographs capture the people, places, and events that are part of this famous building's past and the story of the United States.
Highlights from the book include a movable diorama of the Mall with all of the monuments; a removable map of Washington, D.C.; a gallery of all the presidents; a pop-up of an exact replica of the White House with an exact replica floorplan; the Oval Office in three dimensions; a fan that pops open to reveal portraits of the First Ladies; a standing "carousel" that reveals five rooms-the Red Room, Cross Hall, Blue Room, Green Room, and Lincoln Bedroom and an accordion of inaugural gowns worn by the First Ladies.
The White House receives an average of one million visitors annually, and there is perennial interest in the President's house. From those who have visited repeatedly to those who wish to go, this three-dimensional tour serves as a great gift, souvenir, or keepsake that will make them feel as if they're stepping into the White House every time they open the book.
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INTERESTING BOOK.......2007-07-29
It's not a real pop up book, But
it was a informed book about the
White house.
Not a real pop-up book.......2007-06-21
I was so looking forward to unwrapping this book, and couldn't believe how disappointing it was. I'm a huge fan of pop-up books, and this is the worst one I've ever seen. There are very few pop-ups! And some of them don't even work--are hopelessly stuck after only one use. There is material in little booklets which you open (they do not "pop"), and it's hard to imagine them being less interesting or visually appealing. They're stuck willy-nilly on the pages.
I especially wanted to see the different rooms in the White House, but the way they're displayed in a very weird pull-out on the back page which wobbles as you try to open it, you can't really get a sense of them. I wanted to show this book to children in the family, but there's no way they could enjoy it.
I can't believe someone decided to publish this book.
not enough pop-up.......2007-01-11
I bought this book for my daughter-in-law for Christmas, along with another pop-up-book. I was dissappointed because while there are slide-outs and lots of information, the only real pop-up is in the center of the book. The other pop-up book was wonderful, and maybe I'm only comparing the two, but like I said; a real dissappointment.
Almost gives one the feeling of being there........2006-12-02
As far as Pop-Up books go;this has to rank right up there with the best.I will not bother to detail what is inside the book since that has already been done very well by the Editorial and Customer Reviews.
I have already reviewed other Pop-Up books and believe a different approach needs to be taken depending on the subject of the book.For example;"America the Beautiful" and "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland" by Robert Sabuda could be described as delightful and fanciful in the case of "Alice" and majestically in the case of "America" and so should they be in these cases. The "White House" needs to be done in a completely different way.It requires formality,seriousness and utmost respect in the way it is handled. This has been carried off extremely well by Fischer and results in an excellent book,presentation and given the respect the subject demands and deserves.
I am surprised that no one has brought up the construction involved in this book in particular ,as well as the other two I mentioned.It takes great skill figure out how to make pop-ups work,and I am sure the printing of such intricate stuff must also be real challenging.The quality of the paper,printing and color rendering are likewise very important and well done. All that being said; these 3 books all suffer from one major weakness.One cannot, and should not, expect them to survive rough usage and they are definately not suitable for kids to handle roughly.However; a much better job and design is needed at the hinges where the spline connects to the front and back covers.I noticed there were several copies in the store where the hinges were already split.Even with care,it won't take much handling for others to split as well;it's just a matter of time and use. There is simply no way these books will stand up to use in schools or libraries ,or in fact even with normal use in the home.Applying "Scotch" brand Book Tape; along both edges of the spline will help on the outside,but that still leaves the inside hinges which are likewise too fragile and subject to cracking and spliting.
It is a shame that such an otherwise excellently constructed,albeit a difficult project ; has such a weakness and is so prone to failure.
The best!.......2006-09-14
I have been fascinated by pop-ups since I was a kid and now collect them. I also have a love of history. This is the best pop-up I own. Fischer is a great artist,engineer and, as shown in this project, historian. This is a must have and a terrific gift.
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So many people want to explore the artist within, but don't know where to start. Make Your Mark is the answer. Packed with exciting and accessible art projects, step-by-step instruction, beautiful illustrations, and helpful diagrams, Make Your Mark is a veritable at-home art instructor. Author, artist, and teacher Margaret Peot shares her encouragement and ideas in this fully illustrated guidebook, mapping out new pathways for the personal artistic journey. Eleven chapters focus on different art techniques—from stencils and prints to collage and rubbings—suggesting 55 easy-to-follow, step-by-step projects that offer sophisticated and satisfying results. Peot's warm and engaging voice, helpful tips, clear explanations, and simple instructions make it easy to get started, and the sheer range of projects will keep the creative fires burning. Decorated with more than 180 illustrations, every page is brimming with encouragement.
Customer Reviews:
Make Your Mark by Margaret Peot.......2006-08-05
Creative. Imaginative. Easy to follow directions to make all kinds of prints. There are ideas in here for those with no experience as well as great suggestions for new techniques for those who already make prints in one form or another. The visuals were beautiful and helpful when trying out a new idea. I recommend this for anyone who likes print-making. I think it would make a great text for a class.
A Treasure to Savor.......2005-09-25
Make Your Mark is truly a book to savor for many years. After getting it as a gift, the first thing I did was simply read it all the way through. The author has a warm and encouraging tone, and it is easy to imagine her standing by you as you are guided through a variety of wonderful and interesting techniques.
You don't need to be an artist or good at drawing to make use of this book, although if you are, you'll find these projects interesting and appealing. At the moment, I'm really into the gorgeous techniques that I've gotten spray painting with stencils. I can't believe how beautiful the effect is spraying through lace (cheap lace works really well), which I did on fabric, which is what I had around the first few times I tried this technique.
The other technique that appealed to me from the beginning is spray painting with lemon juice. I just loved the idea of the art work going in the oven for a brief stint, and watching it magically come alive. It's like baking, only the gratification is instant. This technique leaves kind of an aged looking mark on the paper, which is enhanced by darker edges where the lemon juice is sprayed heavily. The variations include adding salt and water. It's pure fun.
I can't wait to try some other techniques. An interesting and wonderful byproduct of working with the techniques in the book is that I just felt relaxed and loosened up creatively, and I was able to transfer that creativity to my work as a chef. I found my creative juices just flowing.
There are also chapters on all kinds of stenciling, rubbings, printing, water printing, paste papers, pattern dyeing, and collage, enough to keep one happily occupied with projects for a very long time. Each technique clearly explains what materials you need, available at most art stores, and the artist thoughtfully provides a glossary of places to get the materials.
I highly recommend this book for people of all ages, whatever your level of creativity is, for just a wonderful way to have a lot of fun!
So Helpful.......2005-09-21
I have used "Make Your Mark" to help me with my own creative blocks and I have given the book to several friends, some artist and some non-artist, to offer the same benefits. All have enjoyed and used the book extensively and have been thrilled with their individual results. It's really a great resource for anyone wanting to create, but feeling a little inhibited.
Exercise framed for Art Guild Show.......2005-09-21
This book is great. I did the gouache resist exercise and three of my experiments were selected for the Art Guild Show at City Hall. It is so easy to get caught up in the process of creating someting beautiful and interesting and artistic using Ms. Peot's methods. I love reading the chapters and imagening the end result. Once I get started, I am thrilled at how the methods enhance and facilitate my own creativity. Right now I am looking forward to trying my hand at collage knowing that I can just play with the process and see where it takes me.
Make Your Mark-Indeed!.......2005-09-21
What a delightful book Margaret Peot has written! It could be titled "Art for Dummies", because this grandmother surely qualifies. However, it is equally inspiring for granddaughters too. The book is fun to read and makes you itch to go and try the diversity of projects included. Ms. Peot convinces you that there is a hidden hint of "artist" you never knew was lurking inside. And not to be overlooked is the fact that you don't need a stash of expensive art supplies to get started!!
Joyce Tice
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Stillmeadow Daybook
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Manufacturer: Lippincott
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A Gentle, Contemplative Read.......2006-04-13
The Stillmeadow books are not primers on how to live in the country. They are not truly biographies, nor are they meant to be political treatises, which I appreciate because it means they are not as dated as they could be.
They are journals, well written, contemplative, and meditative. They bring a quiet sense of peace and rest in a busy day. The writing is lovely. The author has a gentle way with words and descriptions. These are books you can read a few pages here, and a few pages there, as you have time, without losing a thread of plot or missing vital details to a story.
Those who enjoy nature writing, descriptions of country-life and a writer's inner thought processes will enjoy these books. I love sitting down in a busy day and spending a few minutes reading passages like "I look out past the great sugar maples that overshadow the little house, and on to the meadow and the hill where we planted the Christmas trees. The bottom of the meadow is a wild tangled thicket, half swampy, and there grow the wild cranberries and the dark wild iris and at the edge the wild red grapes with their sweet musky flavor."
If this sort of thing makes you impatient, the Stillmeadow books are not for you. If you enjoy reading about the way 'now and then a secret otter follows the course of the hidden brook,' then you just might have found a home in Stillmeadow.
My First Book of Stillmeadow and Sugarbridge.......2005-03-17
After 45 years of dusting and reshelving Glydes Taber's books on my mother's livingroom bookshelf, I finally pulled one out to see what made them so great. After reading Stillmeadow Daybook, I have to say, I am not impressed. I give Mrs. Taber a lot of credit for being a selling author and bringing home an income I hope led to continued support of her country lifestyle, but that lifestyle is not enough to carry a reader.
Time wise, a daybook it is not; it is more of a glorified, condensed monthly organizer of random impressions of her old house, growing vegtables and show dogs, her parents and children, neighbors, friends, and co-habitant Jill. Jill leaks through the pages like a shadow yet it is only with Jill that the author seems to do anything outside Stillmeadow. She never really explains who Jill is: a friend, yes, who once lived like her with a husband and kids in a New York City apartment, right, until one day a 40 acre farm in Connecticut captured their hearts, gotcha. Hearts bruised possibly due to the loss of their respective husbands of whom the reader learns nothing.
What is interesting are the intermitent references to current events. Written in the fifties, Mrs. Taber adds thoughts of good will toward men in her commentaries about education for every child of every color, trust in our government and democracy, and ending the world's problems "if only we could persuade a few power-mad dictators...." All this against the growing dangers of comics, eminent domain, atom bombs, and dope rings. She even mentions the late, great radio host Mary Margaret McBride and popular books of the time, most notably Rachel Carson's The Sea Around Us.
If Gladys Taber's "current events" were my current events maybe Stillmeadow Daybook would appeal to me as much as it did my mother and grandmother. They were drawn to the series by a love for dogs who received the same verbal affection and household designation as Mrs. Taber bestowed on her animals - common I'm told among former mothers. I too like dogs, vegtable gardens, and changing skies, but the endless and aimless commentary that made Gladys Taber a prolific writer leads me back to the livingroom bookshelf maybe this time to read Rachel Carson instead.
Quiet Life in the Country Reviewed.......2000-02-08
In this book, Taber is successful in taking us through the year one month at a time, season by season. One can imagine themselves living at Stillmeadow in the quiet, country atmosphere.
Throughout the book, Taber muses on different subjects such as wildlife, cooking, bird watching, pets, flower arranging, weather, and other country items of interest.
This is a book for anyone who enjoys living in the country or who desires to live in the country. It is a book to read at leisure so that you can savor it page by page.
As a former country dweller and a now-reluctant city dweller, it brings back many fond memories of my childhood growing up in the country.
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It sounds like a pilot for a new Fox network live broadcast: a self-searching Manhattan kayak salesman teams up with a rowdy Australian male model to circumnavigate Australia by kayak. Thankfully, though, chest beating and contrived conflict are absent in Eric Stiller's true account of his attempt to kayak the 10,000 miles around Australia with Aussie Tony Brown. What we get instead is a look at the tedium, death-defying stamina, and hilarious blunderings of two men with little experience to prepare them for their chosen expedition. "The Australian coastline is a nightmare of tightly coiled inlets and rocky coves and sheer rock cliff faces and bays as huge and forbidding as Saharan deserts," Stiller muses while he kicks off his training with Brown by paddling around Manhattan. Raised in a family that sells Klepper kayaks, the German-made folding expedition kayaks known for their resilience in violent conditions, Stiller is an expert on the technical details of the equipment. He is not, he admits, accustomed to spending more than three months in a 17-foot-long kayak with anyone, much less Brown, a natural athlete filled with joie de vivre whose navigational strategy is simply, "Just keep Australia on your left, mate."
The curious pair encounters an impressive variety of harrowing sea conditions. The first month is a daily battle against capsizing during beach landings amid Australia's legendary skyscraper-high waves. Marathon paddling sessions through maddening back-eddies rip open their hands and scrape their torsos. The inhospitable Tasman Sea is rife with deadly creatures, including crocodiles, sharks, and sea wasps, a toxic jellyfish with tentacles several meters long. At one point the two must cross the Gulf of Carpenteria, the most arduous leg of the trip, requiring seven days on the water with no land in sight. For all their travails, however, there is relief in the form of friendly hosts (nearly everyone they meet is happy to have a smelly kayak team at the dinner table), striking scenery, wild nights in isolated cities, and the personal reckoning that comes with an effort of this magnitude. --Lolly Merrell
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The challenge? Paddle a kayak around Australia. As Eric Stiller and Tony Brown would discover, the attempt would be a fascinating, maddening, and at times hilarious crawl. Swamped by high waves and rain, hampered by faulty technology, blown off course, baked by a broiling sun it, would be the most demanding emotional and physical challenge either had ever attempted.
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Too bad........2007-06-15
I wished they could have finished the trip, but it kind of seemed like they wanted it for the wrong reasons. Don't get me wrong they accomplished quite a feat and I"m not trying to take away from that. It's just that Eric and Tony seemed to grow up rich and be given all the oppurtunites in life, so when presented with severe obstacles they had a hard time dealing with them. It seemed more like an extended vacation rather then an expedition. Maybe, I"m just a little biased after reading Paddle to the Amazon and discovering all they went through. Still, this book isn't as bad as some say, it's good read, and you get a good sense of thier journey, it just could have been better.
Yawn... pass on this one.......2006-11-17
I struggled through 106 pages before I gave up on it altogether. The book held every potential of a great adventure but sorely lacked in its characters - the whining and vain Stiller coupled with a boorish Tony made for a literary flop. Their trip was doomed from the beginning, the two seemed to be in a state of constant bickering - where was the camaderie? The whole thing begged for credibility and substance. Sorry - just couldn't take it. Save your money and buy Chris Duff's 'Southern Exposure'.
Pales against Paul Caffyn's Book.......2006-01-28
Caffyn's "Dreamtime Voyage" is the best on kayaking around Australia. It is more of a 5 star book. And his NZ book "Obscured by Waves" is back in print!
a depressing account of a great achievement.......2005-04-20
I got this one for my birthday and started reading it with great enthusiasm. Few people have attempted to circumnavigate Australia in a kayak and except of Paul Caffyn no one succeeded so far. Therefore, Eric Stiller (the author) and Tony Brown (his paddle partner) are in good company with their failed attempt to complete the circumnavigation. This book is Eric's account of five months of paddling over 3500 miles from Sydney along Oz's east and north coasts to Darwin.
Paddling almost half the way around Australia in a Klepper foldable boat in five months is a great adventure. It must have been quite an amazing journey along one of the worlds most beatiful shorelines. However, there is hardly any of this aspect in the book. Instead you'll get bored of Eric's dwelling in endless complaints about his sore butt, the always higher-than-expected swell, and his ever ongoing struggles with Tony. The only thing more disappointing than Eric's whining about all the evil surrounding him is the stretch of lousy b/w pictures (on all of which the water is as flat as a mirror, so there must have been a couple of good days at least).
The title refers to Tony's rejection of Eric's request to buy charts for the trip. Instead, he recommends, to simply "keep Oz on the left". I would not want to go on a week-long trip with a guy as naive as that. Tony's naive attitude and Erics subordination to Tony's moods borders on stupidity more often than not. Day after day the two get up too late to make their distance in daylight, they have to make a dangerous landing at some beach they can hardly see in the dark, they find some food and exhaustedly fall asleep, which makes them get up too late the next morning and so on. They once take off in a storm out of a "cabin-fever" mood and almost die that day, triggering a coast guard search. A long list of misjudgements and rants of self-pity later, the duo almost get themselves killed in the gulf of carpentaria and, to the big relief of the reader, give up their journey shortly thereafter.
Eric does not seem to really enjoy any of this whole trip - everything always seems to be worse than expected. He doesn't seem to live the journey, he seems to long for it to end before it even started. The book reads as if all this was pushed onto him, and this way it ends up to be a depressing account of quite a tremendous achievement. Unfortunately, Eric does not seem to understand anything of what has happened. Instead of writing a pity-party of a book like this, he should fall down on his knees and thank his god for the fact, that he pulled his sorry butt out of this alive.
If you've got adventure in your blood... you'll LOVE IT!.......2005-01-17
If you ever catch yourself sitting in your office and daydreaming of abandoning everything to embark on something really big and stupid then this is the book for you. Once I started i couldn't put it down. I agree that the writing style has something to be desired, although in a way i think it adds to the book. Remember the author is a kayak salesmen not a professional writer. Bottom line is I can't remember the last time i read a book that really inspired me to do something. Those of you with any adventure in your blood will surely be planning your next outdoor excursion by the time you finish this book, and just maybe you'll try something bigger and stupider than you ever thought yourself capable of...
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