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From notable designer Sally Storey comes Recipes & Ideas: Lighting, Simple Solutions for the Home, a book full of innovative ideas for lighting every area around your home. The introduction functions as a mini-course in professional lighting techniques, going far beyond the standard one-overhead-light-per-room and discussing the possibilities of downlighting, wall-washing, and several other important lighting tools. Other chapters are divided into individual rooms, covering general needs (bright lights in the bath, reading lamps in the bedroom) and presenting a variety of unusual solutions.
Most of the ideas involve installation of new lighting fixtures--this is not a book showing you how to make a pretty new lampshade for that old table lamp, but rather one that will show you how to choose among lighting options to achieve very specific effects. One lovely picture, featuring a crystal chandelier, shows tiny recessed spotlights designed to highlight the actual crystals as art, rather than merely a fancy dining room light. Storey obviously has a great understanding of the practical needs for lighting around the home, and her suggestions on task lighting for the office or kitchen are both striking and useful. The last chapter is a practical guide featuring checklists, safety hazards, and explanations of different bulbs and control switches--master this section, and you'll whisk through that maze of light bulbs at the hardware store, knowing exactly which ones you need, and why. --Jill Lightner
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At last--a comprehensive, practical reference for all your lighting needs. Recipes & Ideas: Lighting shows you how to transform any space using the elusive element of light. Organized room by room, this generously illustrated guide offers creative lighting solutions for a wide range of needs. With essential know-how, inspiration, and a dozen specific projects for solving familiar lighting problems, Recipes and Ideas: Lighting will show you how to make the small changes that can make a big difference in your home.
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Easy to understand and impliment, creative.......2004-04-26
This book is a quick read and packed with creative ideas for the homeowner and interior design students. It is not an indepth study of lighting but more of a useful handbook. The organization of the information by room brings the reader right to the point without a lot of information clutter.
I would also recommend this book to computer graphic artists who want the basics of residential lighting for their projects.
- jim
Good for modern-style homes, just okay for others.......2002-04-19
This book had a good overview of lighting techniques and ideas; however, all the examples and photos were of homes decorated in a very modern style, not applicable to most people. The same principles employed in Craftsman, western, or other home styles would have been useful.
Very Good, but no measurements.......2002-02-02
The book is great, very good script, pictures and general ideas, explaining thoroughly the concept of how lighting in a room works: using general, task and feature lighting effectively. It lacks though exact measurements for placing lights at certain distances from walls, only mentioning, for example, that distance from wall depends on height of ceiling.
Summary: good one to have.
Simple & Practical.......2001-05-25
I bought this book just before moving to my first owned little apartment. This is a beautiful book with many practical solutions for lighting. Well illustrated pictures with great ideas. I've applied some of the ideas to my small apartment. Besides, the beautiful pictures also provide me with some wonderful ideas for interior design. It has only 104 pages, hope there were more pages.
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Color Moves
Transfer Paints on Fabric
Linda Kemshall
It's time to play with fabric like you never have before! In Color Moves, you'll learn how to create original designs on paper first, and then transfer them to fabric in a snap. Create glorious washes of color or intricate designs. Reproduce elaborate applique-style patterns without all the work. Even make miniature patchwork designs that skip the tricky piecing process.
· Five wall-quilt and pillow projects walk you step-by-step through different transfer methods
· Explores original designs and textures made with transfer paints, inks, dyes, crayons, and pens
· Introduces the special effects possible with brushes, plastic wrap, salt, sponges, stencils, and rubber stamps
· Inspiring photographs show how to use completed designs in a variety of projects
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This book is awesome!!.......2005-10-27
I have been looking all over for books on transfer painting to cloth. This is worth it, especially if you can get a used copy. I wish I could find more books on the topic.
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- Very technical but fascinating reference book on Technicolor
- Technicolor Movies
- This is an excellent and concise history of dye transfer.
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Technicolor Movies: The History of Dye Transfer Printing
Richard W. Haines
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Glorious Technicolor: The Movies' Magic Rainbow; Ninetieth Anniversary Edition
ASIN: 0786418095 |
Book Description
Using extensive research and interviews with many of the surviving Technicolor technicians, the history of dye printing and the events leading to its demise are fully covered. (The Beijing Film Laboratory is the only facility currently using the process.) Included are diagrams of how the process worked and an extensive listing of U.S. feature films printed with it.
Customer Reviews:
Very technical but fascinating reference book on Technicolor.......2003-03-06
This is a very complex book with a lot of technical information, some of which I didn't understand. However, I did get the overall gist of the writer's arguement which is the Technicolor process was vastly superior to the Eastmancolor process that replaced it. I've seen some 16mm film collector prints in Technicolor which were gorgeous. One of them was "The Adventures of Robin Hood" which was beautiful. Rich and vibrant...it took my breath away. I also saw 16mm Technicolor prints of "North by Northwest" and "Singin' in the Rain" which were spectacular. Boy do I love Technicolor. You can actually buy these prints on ebay if you have a lot of money.
I can't believe Hollywood abandoned this process. It's hard to compare old Technicolor movies with current Eastmancolor films like "Minority Report" which is drained of color and looks terrible. Are current directors color blind? I guess most people have never seen a Technicolor print and don't know what they're missing...
This book is better than Fred Basten's "Glorious Technicolor" in that it details all the different processes that used dye transfer printing including Cinerama, Technirama, 3-D, VistaVision and CinemaScope. Basten's book only covers the 3 strip camera and pretty much ignores the fifties and sixties. This book lists every film that was printed in Technicolor and lists them in each category or process. My only complaint is that unlike the Basten book, there are no color pictures. There are a lot of technical diagrams though.
In Haines second book, "The Moviegoing Experience 1968-2001", he made the technical aspects of his subject a bit easier to understand but this book is still an excellent reference source.
Haines is also a film director and made a very interesting 'film noir' movie called "Unsavory Characters" which I saw on DVD. The color portions of that movie resembled a Technicolor film from the era so he seems to understand the aethetics of cinematography. I also saw his "Alien Space Avenger" on videotape. According to The Perfect Vision magazine, it was printed at the Technicolor lab in China!
I read that Technicolor dye transfer printing was revived a couple of years ago and used on "Rear Window" and "Apocalype Redux" but few people in Hollywood cared and it was shut down again. Shame on them!
There's no question that the author is the greatest champion of Technicolor and has made an impact on film history by chronicling the story. He's one of the most interesting writers and directors out there and I hope someone discovers him soon!
Technicolor Movies.......2001-09-24
This book provides an extensive review of the technicolor procsss and its development over the history of its use.
This is an excellent and concise history of dye transfer........1998-04-30
The author correctly points out the weaknesses of the Eastmancolor process and gives support to the superiority of dye transfer processed films. Mr. Haines has an excellent eye for color, and he lists a complete history of films using three strip technicolor and dye transfer matrices. He is not afraid to attack the studios and Kodak's short sightedness in dumping the process. As a result, film negatives are fading fast, and many films are losing their original look. He does list one chinese company that still uses the process, and I hope that they are still in business. Sadly films will never look as good again. END
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Book to Color with Iron-On Transfers: Sweet as Can Be!
Manufacturer: Dalmatian Press
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ASIN: 1403703035 |
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- Color Transfer is an innovative, practical tool for painting
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Color Transfer
Bill Senter
Manufacturer: Watson-Guptill Pubns
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ASIN: 0823056457 |
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Color Transfer is an innovative, practical tool for painting.......1997-04-24
I highly recommend Color Transfer to any water color painter who is trying to achieve a new technique in his/her painting. The ideas are explained clearly showing step-by-step methodology. Not only is the book a practical guide, it is inspirational for the painter who is stuck in the same old rutt. The author is truly passionate about his work and subject matter. Any painter, experienced or novice, can truly gain from this book
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Passive Range of Motion Exercises, General Guidelines for Transferring Clients, Transfer From Bed to Wheelchair, Transfer From Wheelchair to Bed, Transfer From Wheelchair to Toilet and Back to Wheelchair, Transfer From Bed to Commode and Back to Bed, Transfer Client From Wheelchair to Bath Bench and Back, Assist Client to Use Crutches, Assist Client to Use Walker and Cane, Care of the Falling Client.
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Dye Transfer Made Easy
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Manufacturer: Watson-Guptill Pubns
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ASIN: 0817437983 |
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handy reference if you can find it.......2002-01-02
This is a pretty good reference for the older FD-series cameras. Includes details on T90, T80, T70, T50, New F-1 (no old F-1 refs), AE-1 Program, AE-1, A-1, Canon-brand FD lenses, Speedlite flashes of the time (199A, 188A, 166A, 533G, 577G, & ML-1), and the various system and lense accessories available from Canon. It also includes a lot of basic photography chapters found in any good photography book, along with good explanations of mechanical and electronic operation. Even though most of the Canon-specific info can be found online throughout several good websites, I am very glad I have this reference since it appears to be complete and has everything in one place. Especially useful for figuring out what Canon-branded lenses and accessories are available for my old FD cameras (through used sales), and what their specs are for easy comparison.
Color and B&W pictures, 208 pages. Published by HPBooks, revised 1987.
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Decade: A Dark Horse Short Story Collection (Dark Horse Comics Collection)
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Frank Miller, Matt Wagner, Mark Verheiden, Johji Manabe, and Paul Chadwick are just several reasons to pick up this short-story anthology. Predator, Concrete, Nexus, Aliens, Sin City, and The Mask are several more. Over its ten-year history, Dark Horse Comics has earned a reputation for publishing the most diverse line of quality comics. That decade of experience is all brought to bear in this collection of original short stories. If you're a fan of adventure or horror, of crime or fantasy, of science fiction or the supernatural, there is guaranteed to be something you'll love within these 112 pages!
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Not a really good book.......2000-10-10
This book lack of good stories. I would prefer a long good story, than a dozen short and averange stories. I recommend than if you expect good stories, do not buy it.
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From Sarajevo in 1914 to Baghdad in 1990 renowned foreign correspondent Michael Emery charts the difficulties facing his American colleagues covering overseas events. He tells the "stories behind the stories" and the pressures faced by American reporters like Marguerite Higgins and Peter Arnett. Emery demonstrates the effects of censorship, propaganda, and "disinformation" and argues for an independent and well-trained foreign press corps.
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This digital document is an article from Columbia Journalism Review, published by Columbia University, Graduate School of Journalism on January 1, 1996. The length of the article is 1593 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.
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Title: On the Front Lines: Following America's Foreign Correspondents Across the Twentieth Century.
Author: Raymond A. Schroth
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Columbia Journalism Review (Refereed)
Date: January 1, 1996
Publisher: Columbia University, Graduate School of Journalism
Volume: v34
Issue: n5
Page: p58(4)
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Doesn't Make the Grade; Not a Bang - Just a Whimper.......2005-12-06
When Mr. Burnside first got this book published back in 1999, it was probably the best book on the subject, and helpful to consumers. The truth is, though, it is embarrassing by almost any standard today. The editing is non-existent, and that just shows the lack of thought that went into this. It was thrown together, and omits more than it conveys. There are far better choices now; most notably Wes Johnson's "The Manufactured Home Buyer's Handbook" that just came out. The latter is an outstanding book, well-researched, far more thorough, and much easier to read. It will also save you more money than any other book on the subject that I've read. If you're thinking about buying a manufactured home, do yourself a favor and buy "The Manufactured Home Buyer's Handbook" instead. You'll be glad you did before the ink on the contract dries!
Embarrassingly Awful!.......2005-10-04
After years of renting, my fiancé and I are thinking about relocating to another part of the country and purchasing our own home. Since location is of the utmost importance to us - we'd rather have a large plot of land and a modest house than a mansion set on a tiny lot - we came up with the idea of purchasing raw land and putting a small but nice manufactured home on it while we slowly save up to build a larger home. Eventually, the manufactured home will become a guest house or even home office. At least that's one option!
In the course of investigating this possibility, I visited my local library and checked out every book I could find on manufactured, prefabricated, and modular homes. "Buying a Manufactured Home" was the only guide I could find that is specific to manufactured homes.
Unfortunately, the book is embarrassingly awful, plain and simple. Author Kevin Burnside, a salesman for a manufactured home dealer, clearly lacks both writing experience and ability. Additionally, it doesn't appear as though his manuscript was edited - or even proofread - before it went to print. The text is rife with errors: many of the sentences are poorly structured, words are misspelled or misused, and punctuation is spotty. The reader literally can't pass through a page or two without spying some sort of mistake.
Two common errors include using "your" and "you're" interchangeably, and omitting one set of quotation marks in a pair, so that the reader's left to guess where a direct quotation begins and/or ends. I wouldn't even expect my younger brother - a senior in high school - to make such basic mistakes.
However, it isn't just the presentation of the book that's flawed; the content is lacking as well. "Buying a Manufactured Home" is organized into 16 chapters: Introduction; Looking at Manufactured Homes; Home Hunting; Financing: Shop for Money First; Finding a Good Dealer; Shopping for a Home; Finding a Home for Your Home; Finding the Best House; The Energy-Efficient Home; Be Your Own Contractor; Materials and Construction; Worksheets and Option Lists; Flow Sheets; Warranties; Contracts; and Arm Yourself.
Overall, I thought that Burnside did an adequate job of discussing financing and contract negotiation. Nonetheless, these issues are not specific to manufactured homes; rather, buyers must be concerned with financing and negotiations in any home purchase. Since I picked up this book to learn about the unique aspects of buying manufactured homes, I thought it was largely a waste of time to discuss more general issues, particularly since the book was so brief. Given the short length of the book, I really feel as though the author should have concentrated on the issues specific to manufactured homes, issues of which the average homebuyer would not be aware.
For instance, the sections on "Finding the Best House" and "Materials and Construction" were frustratingly vague and truncated. Burnside commonly lists different options that are available without explaining the pros and cons of each. Additionally, he occasionally advises which option is preferable but doesn't explain why.
An excellent example of this is his "Quick Materials Checklist" on pages 146-148. The checklist is essentially a line-by-line list of questions to ask of any home you're looking at. In theory, this is a helpful tool to carry with you while shopping. In reality, it's almost useless, as Burnside does not describe the various answers and explain which are more desirable and why.
For example, here is a short excerpt from his checklist, quoted word for word:
"Are shingles 20, 25, or 30 year warranty?"
"Are they held down with nails or staples?"
"How many nails per shingle?"
"Is felt used on the roof decking?"
"What size are the trusses?"
"How is the attic cavity vented?"
The only thing these questions tell me is that I should be concerned with the issues they raise. However, even if the manufacturer were to address each of these in-depth, his or her answers wouldn't help much since I don't know what the "right" answers are! I know to ask about the size of the trusses, but I have no idea what size the trusses SHOULD be!
The bottom line is that "Buying a Manufactured Home" is poorly organized, poorly researched, poorly written, and poorly edited. It's awful. I'd be embarrassed to have such a train wreck distributed with my real name stamped on the cover for all to see. Do yourself a favor and pass this one up - I sure wish I had! It was a waste of an afternoon, and I still find myself flabbergasted that Burnside was able to find someone to publish such a gawd-awful manuscript.
- Kelly Garbato
I hate thinking up titles.......2004-06-10
Very good, eye-opener book if you are considering buying a manufactured home. Lots of behind the scenes information on how dealers operate when they sell you a home. Many good checklists to go over and plenty of tips on how to save a lot of money and headaches when purchasing. I read the book in three hours and wished there was more on what it's like to live in one of these homes. It would have been nice if he had provided a list of reputable or even just all home manufacturers in general with website links. Glad I bought the book.
Manufactured Home Buying Required Reading.......2004-01-21
This book should be required reading for anyone considering a manufactured home. A few evenings spent with this book will not only save you thousands of dollars it will result in you getting a much better home. Be sure to make notes and take them with you when you visit the dealers and the manufactured home factory (something you really must consider doing before you sign). Buying a manufactured home isn't like buying a car - so don't treat it that way.
A Must Buy!.......2001-07-25
Aloha,If you are in the market for a manufactured home you *must* get this book. He tells all the ins and outs of the manufactured home buying process written from the perspective of a guy who is simply trying to tell you the truth. He is sincere and *very* knowledgeable and will save you significant money and hassle.As one reviewer noted, this is not the best editing job. There are a number of grammatical errors, careless things like a missing pro-noun or mispelled words. But you don't buy a book like this looking for pulitzer prize level literature. You buy it to arm yourself with information. Mr. Burnside does a very good job of doing just that, arming you, and does so in an easy to read/understand fashion. I read the whole thing in about 4 hours.He gives tips on all aspects of buying a manufactured home and setting it up on your property. But the primary focus is how to handle the home dealers and how to get the best deal with the right options. In that light it would be wise to have this book as but one book in your home buying collection. A great book that covers other important areas like finding and buying land (etc) in a more comprehensive way than Mr. Burnside's book is "Finding and Buying Your Place in the Country" by Scher & Scher (husband wife team). This is also a *must* have book. Do not as much as set foot inside a manufactured home dealer without reading this book.Good Luck! It is a best seller for a reason.
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