Book Description
A self-instruction book that concisely and coherently discusses the principles of architectural design. The concepts open the reader to a broad world of visual thinking. Stimulating lessons challenge the lay person and trigger creative responses from even the most sophisticated designers. Dr. Nathan B. Winters' masterful ink drawings are works of art that clarify the concepts of the book.
Customer Reviews:
Superior book for art teachers.......2005-08-27
The sequence and research given in this book is a comprehensive base for anyone teaching architecture, social studies, buildings, or practical geometry. Timelines, black/whie drawings throughout.
An excellent resource on the subject matter!.......1998-04-12
An excellent source of information for anyone interested in the field of Architecture. Perfect for beginners and experienced architects alike! Well-written and coherent.
Customer Reviews:
Valuable resource for art teachers........2000-01-07
This book has 206 activities for levels K - 7. Each acitivity teaches visual thinking through an art concept. Each activity is divided into sections on teacher prepartions, suggestions, suggested art activities, alternative art activities, evaluation and other things to consider. I have tried to get extra copies but have so far been unsuccessful.
I want to buy this book help me find it.......1999-09-11
Please help me find this boo
Product Description
Book is full of illustrations pertaining to art concepts. A large book with 206 activities Preschool through Level seven.
Book Description
"Meticulously detailed as well as gorgeous....The color photographs-which cover page after page and capture these intricate designs in close-up-are the main source of delight."-Time Out (London)
Now available in paperback, this lavishly illustrated book celebrates the Victoria and Albert Museum's magnificent collection of dress from around the world. A source of inspiration to many of today's top designers, these colorful items of clothing, seen here in glorious close-up, will delight all lovers of fashion. The detailed line drawings are of special interest to professionals in any aspect of the fashion field. AUTHOR BIO: Rosemary Crill is a curator in the department of Asian art at the V&A. Jennifer Wearden is a curator in the department of furniture, textiles, and dress at the V&A. Verity Wilson is a curator in the department of Asian art at the V&A.
Customer Reviews:
What's Missing.......2007-05-12
This is indeed a beautiful book, but it is also maddening! A full length color photo of each garment should have been included to demonstrate how the detail relates to the whole and the black and white line drawings don't do it.
Interesting and well laid out.......2006-10-11
This book features pictures of details from extant ethnic costumes from more than fifty countries. Next to each picture is a flat (line drawing) of the whole garment, which allows you to see construction and some stitching details, as well as the overall shape. Descriptions alongside each flat include mention of the gender, class, time period, and ethnicity of a person who might wear the garment, as well as a context in which they might do so.
The organization is a little odd, since it relates to the particular detail featured (e.g. "Necklines", or "Pleats and Gathers") but the index allows a search by place, which is very helpful. It also includes a map, glossary, and suggestions for further readings. Students interested in cultural dress will enjoy this brief introduction, though for more in-depth studies of a region, they should look into other resources.
Beautiful photos, excellent text.......2005-12-29
This is one of the most gorgeous and inspirational dress/costume books I've ever seen. The photos are clear, detailed, and focus on all the right things. If you're looking for design ideas or just eye candy, this fits the bill. It's a pity amazon.com doesn't remove the one-star review. His complaint has nothing to do with the book itself--just poor HTML linking on amazon's part. This book deserves to have a solid five-star rating. (6/9/06--I'm happy to see the one-star review was removed)
Inspirational for sewers and designers of Wearable Art!.......2005-09-29
Dress in Detail from around the world is one of the most inspirational books I have purchased. It expands your paradigm for designing your own patterns using the line drawings of these costumes. The embellishments, closures and use of multiple fabric combos is endless. The designs are simple and yet elegant depending on your choice in fabric. I feel they are adaptable to many figure types. I loved the focus of detail on necklines and cuffs as well as closures!
Great Book!.......2005-09-15
This is a wonderful resource for costuming. The detail photos are excellent. The only thing that could make it better would be more photos.
Book Description
Syndicated comic strip Red and Rover appears in over 70 newspapers and growing, and the fact that it has rarely been dropped from any newspaper is a testament to the fierce loyalty of its fans.Why are readers so dedicated to this simple comic about a boy and his dog' That simplicity itself is one of the best-loved characteristics of the strip. Ten-year-old Red and his lab-mix mutt Rover are a metaphor for friendship, and their shared adventures hearken back to a simpler time that holds a strong nostalgic appeal for modern readers.The other feature of Red and Rover that draws fans to the strip is the realness of Rover's character. Rover is not a talking dog; he and Red communicate through thought bubbles. Moreover, Rover's facial expressions and body language are drawn with an authenticity, recognized and lauded by dog lovers, that communicates volumes about what he's thinking and feeling.As proclaimed on the popular family-oriented Web site infodad.com, "Well focused, well thought out, and well drawn in something of a 'retro' style, Red and Rover is the most heartwarmingly funny new comic strip in years. Cynics, go elsewhere. Red and Rover is for the rest of us."
Customer Reviews:
Wanting More Red & Rover!!!.......2006-12-18
I have to say I'm addicted to Red & Rover. Rover is sooooo cute! But I'm getting a little frustrated waiting for follow-up books. Please everyone support Red & Rover by buying these books. I'm going through withdrawals and need your help!!!
Brian Basset "gets it".......2006-03-03
The love between a boy and his dog is a special thing. Ever since the first time I saw Basset's strip, I fell in love with the characters. Right now, I have two of the strips preserved on my desk which are indicative of the attitude I love: February 28, 2005 -- Red is in bed not feeling well and he asks Rover if he ever doesn't feel good.... Rover replies "Uh-huh. When you don't feel good." The other shows Red pondering why half the world seems bent on destroying the other half. He finally decides it must be because they didn't grow up with a dog to love and a dog who loved them back.
These characters are so on the money!
Waggin' Tales: A Red and Rover Collection.......2005-08-03
Another delightful book by Mr. Basset. I just love his work. I read Red and Rover everyday in the newspaper. To have a whole book with this wonderful companionship of human and animal is sheer pleasure. It lifts the heart and gives one a really good feeling. Thank you Mr. Basset.
Your Childhood in Comic Strip Form.......2004-04-23
Do you remember a time when your favorite member of the family had four legs? Can you recall when a visit to the ice cream truck was an event and everyone was going to grow up to be an astronaut? Can you recollect the simple pleasures of summer break and holidays?
Waggin' Tales, the second in the Red and Rover series, will bring these things back to you vividly and set your mind on a more pleasant bend.
As the backcover reads, "cynics stay away..."
Book Description
Just as Mary Pierce had you rolling in the aisles with her thoughts about growing older in When Did I Stop Being Barbie and Become Mrs. Potato Head? this book will have you chuckling over her thoughts about life and faith—coming to faith, needing faith, growing in faith, and faltering in faith.
Customer Reviews:
Refreshing.......2007-03-08
Mary Pierce has a way of bringing our faults and shortcomings (that I typically try to ignore in myself) out into the air in a way that is lighthearted and often humorous. So, I find myself laughing at my flaws and eager to overcome them through christ. Thank you Mary!
Add some fun to your devotions!.......2005-03-18
This book's 26 chapters gave me 26 mornings worth of smiling "aha's" during my prayer time. Mary Pierce first made me smile and then made me think--and pray--about how God gets my attention. An enlightening, inspiring read!
Customer Reviews:
My Favorite Movie Guide, By Far..........2006-01-09
Videohound's Cult Flicks and Trash Pics is a book that I consult often. Not only is it informative, but it's very entertaining reading as well. This is a book that any cult movie lover should own. If the names Roger Corman, Lloyd Kaufman, Ray Dennis Steckler, David Lynch, Frank Henenlotter, Jack Hill, Herschel Gordon Lewis, Dario Argento, Paul Bartel, Russ Meyer, Terry Gilliam, Alex Cox, Edward D. Wood, Ken Russell, George Romero and John Waters mean anything to you then you need this book. In addition to reviews of hundreds and hundreds of cult films, the book has lengthy bios of many of the above filmmakers as well as actors and other important cult figures. Plus there are tons of photos, there's a big specific category index to help you find exactly what you're looking for and indexes for actors, directors and writers. One of my favorite features is that nearly every page features a quote from one of the movies featured in the book. This is a great book though it's far from complete. Lots of movie geeks will be able to look through the book and point out any number of movies that were left out. However, for every movie you know of that's not in the book there are probably five that you've never heard of. I recommend Cult Flicks and Trash Pics very highly.
I Can Show You The World!.......2003-07-18
This is an essential for any movie geek or individual with an insatiable love for B,cult, and independant pictures.
Along with these reviews, the hound also contains a tribute on each new letter of the alphabet to certain movie heroes and icons such Bela Lugosi, Quinten Tarantino, and many many more. The book also has an introduction by the King Of The B's, BRUCE CAMPELL!
Highly recommended
Good but padded and filled with mistakes.......2003-05-07
I love books on Cult and Trash films. So, naturally, I bought VideoHound's Cult Flicks & Trash Pics. After perusing through it for a while, I thought that the book was good but it's woefully incomplete, padded and many reviews are filled with mistakes. The package is great and the inclusion of movie quotes is a great idea but those things aren't enough to compensate for the bad aspects of this hefty book.
The first obvious mistake is that it's incomplete. For example, there are only 6 William Castle movies listed in the book, such as I SAW WHAT YOU DID or HOUSE ON HAUNTED HILL, but it doesn't have HOMICIDAL, Mr SARDONICUS or PROJECT X. A lot of Russ Meyer films are listed but UP! is not. Also, there's a lot of obscure but well-known B-movies that are missing from the book. Titles like TERROR IN THE JUNGLE, SILENT NIGHT BLOODY NIGHT, THE BOOGEYMAN or even VISITING HOURS aren't listed. A major point of these types of Cult movie guides is to list the extremely obscure titles, titles that would never be listed in standard movie guides, so we can track them down with the provided information. And the fact that a wide range of titles that have a cult following, from big studio oddities like XANADU to low-budget obscurities like HORROR HIGH are missing from the bunch makes the book look seriously incomplete.
Second, many of the review I've checked from my first reading contain errors. The review for BIRD WITH THE CRYSTAL PLUMAGE says that the movie starts with a murder. It doesn't start with a murder but an attempted murder. If you know the movie, this is a significant detail to the story-line. The review for another Dario Argento film, SUSPIRIA, states that Udo Kier plays the blind man when in fact Udo plays a psychiatrist in a brief role. These mistakes are so obvious that I wonder if they actually saw the movies.
In another example of errorneous information, this time about the technical aspect of the film, the book says that ILSA SHE-WOLF OF THE SS is only 45 minutes long. Huh? The book points out that ILSA is available on DVD, which it is (distributed by Anchor Bay) but the version of ILSA on the DVD is 96 minutes long, not 45 minutes.
And third mistake, the 800+ pages book is remarkably padded. 40% of the book is just filled with a series of indexes. That's something like 300+ pages just for indexes. I could have used more reviews of missing titles than having such a voluminous index.
Still, the guide is good and some reviews are well written, even if I don't agree with all of them. It makes for a great starting point for those who are new to Cult movies. But if you want remarkable guides on B-movies and trash films, buy the two Psychotronic guides by Michael Weldon, which are much better and more complete than this and don't contain as many errors.
Look Again at Some B's You Passed Up.......2003-02-26
I am a big lover of B Movies. This book provides good insight into some of those I had once looked over. The reviews are done from a Cult/B Movie fan's point of view. They gave "Faster Pussycat! Kill! Kill!" top marks if that tells you anything.
Now, not all of them are unknowns. The works of Kubrick and other legends are here, but it is riddled with good commentary on drive-in titles long forgotten. One great feature is the category index. You like movies with flatulence, there is a listing. Women in Prison? Nurseploitation? Worst Ape Costumes? They are all here.
There are a few I felt were forgotten. "H.O.T.S." and "The Swinging Cheerleaders" are great entries in their genres. Blaxploitation entries are a bit low as well. Probably some others.
Worth the purchase. Take it with you to the video store when mainstream is not an option :-)
Bride of the Midnight Cult-Movie Resource Guide Massacre.......2002-05-23
This is the highly anticipated second edition of VideoHound's wildly successful resource guide CULT FLICKS & TRASH PICS. People new to this series will probably find this volume overwhelming in its comprehensive coverage of obscure and bizarre films while fans who purchased the first guide (or thumbed through it at the book store) will be glad to know that many of the shortcomings of the problematic first edition have been vastly improved upon.
This new edition includes a brand new forward from cult actor Bruce Campbell (EVIL DEAD, MANIAC COP) that's both hilarious and irreverent. There's also a nice introduction that rightfully acknowledges DVDs as an important medium in cult film and a section of contributors whose initials can be found at the bottom of some of the movie reviews. The expansive indexes (a signature characteristic of VideoHound resource guides) contain such familiar sections as "Cult Connections," a list of books, websites, and magazines that are dedicated to anything and everything cult, an "Alternative Titles Index," because so many of those weird films exist under multiple titles, a "Cast Index," a "Director Index," and a "Category Index." New to this second edition are the "Writer Index," the "Cinematographer Index," (truly a nice touch) and the "Composer Index."
This second edition of VideoHound's CULT FLICKS & TRASH PICS contains about 250 new reviews for fans to obsess over. Not only do old classics like DEAD ALIVE, FROM BEYOND, and ILSA, THE WICKED WARDEN get the recognition that they finally deserve, but newer cult films like HAPPINESS, MEMENTO, and ED GEIN also get coverage. This guide also makes the wise choice of including such obscure art-house classics like Pasolini's infamous masterpiece SALO, THE 120 DAYS OF SODOM. Perhaps the most notable additions to this second edition are the numerous Italian horror films that have recently been getting widespread DVD distribution due to the efforts of companies like Anchor Bay Entertainment, Synapse Films and Shriek Show. In addition to previous film reviews of SUSPIRIA and BLACK SUNDAY, fans can also read about great movies like LET SLEEPING CORPSES LIE, THE BEYOND, and CANNIBAL HOLOCAUST.
While many of the titles that were covered in the previous edition are exactly the same in this second edition, there are a number of reviews that have been greatly expanded upon. For instance, the first edition included a brief summary of Mier Zarchi's infamous revenge film I SPIT ON YOUR GRAVE that dismissed the flick as being complete garbage and giving it zero stars. This edition has a rather lengthy synopsis that ends up awarding the film two and half stars. This second edition also boasts new sidebars of some of the greatest cult personalities, my personal favorite being the one on director Frank Henenlotter. There are numerous photographs throughout the text from films like MOTEL HELL, BLACULA and THE TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE and there are countless quotes and taglines to be found in the sidebars.
On the back of this second edition of VideoHound's CULT FLICKS & TRASH PICKS, there is a great quote from `Eye Magazine' that reads, "One of the most appealing aspects of the book is the element of surprise." If there was ever one quotation to perfectly represent this reference guide, it would be that one. Highly Recommended...
Book Description
Ned Rorem, composer and writer, is both a gifted memoirist and one of our most acerbic cultural commentators. This anthology of his musings on music, people, and life surveys the full range of his literary achievement and reflects the evolution of his sensibilities. The first part of the book is devoted to writing of an autobiographical nature, including ruminations on being alone and on becoming a composer. The second part focuses on music and individuals from Bartók and Ravel to Edith Piaf and the Beatles. The final part consists of portraits and memorials of such figures as Martha Graham, Paul Bowles, Marc Blitzstein, Frank O'Hara, Allen Ginsberg, and Truman Capote. The book also includes a lengthy conversation on the art of the diary.
Book Description
Beginner Instructions Plus 40 Tricks for the Skilled Juggler
"I saw Bob Woodburn simultaneously teach 400 people to juggle in minutes using his method. Their laughter and enthusiasm was fabulous! They had a ball!"
--Bill Oliver, School Principal, amateur juggler & amazed observer
GO ahead, give it a toss. Since we're all so busy juggling everything anyway, why not have fun with it? It's surprisingly easy. You'll love the great feeling as you get the hang of it, and quickly move on to do lots of tricks.
Bob Woodburn teaches you with conversational writing and lots of easy-to-understand drawings. This great gift even comes with three soft, weighty juggling balls to get you, and your friends, started right away.
Customer Reviews:
Good For A Beginner.......2002-04-07
Its good for a beginner. It teaches you how to and some tricks. Basically it...
Good For A Beginner.......2002-04-07
Its good for a beginner. It taught me how to juggle!
A B C____1 2 3.......2001-01-16
Okay, buy this book. If you are a beginner, then you won't be for long. Even though I am only in week one, I can get three balls going for about 3-4 cycles, then I run out of room. Stupid walls!
Anyway, this is the book for you.
Easy and fun.......2000-03-11
As a kid I always wanted to learn to juggle but could never figure it out. After 15 minutes with this book I was juggling away. It was very easy to learn and lots of fun. I am afraid I am turning into an addict. I have gotten through all the basic tricks in about a week and enjoy impressing my friends with what they think are difficult tricks. It is really a great hobby and this is a great book to get someone started.
good book.......1999-12-23
yeah it was okay i guess not for someone who has a basic understanding of juggling
Average customer rating:
- Dr. Bob is great!
- Rings are fun!
- Fun and relatively easy to learn!
|
Dr. Bob's Instant Ring Juggling Book
Bob Woodburn
Manufacturer: WLB Enterprises
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
 Juggling
| Individual Sports
| Sports
| Subjects
| Books
General
| Sports
| Subjects
| Books
ASIN: 0969432410 |
Book Description
Learn to juggle with Dr. Bob's Instant Ring Juggling Book! This fun-filled guide shows you over 50 easy juggling tricks, designed for beginners and seasoned experts alike. You'll soon be captivating crowds with your skills, as you learn over 50 ways to throw, catch, bounce, spin, flip, toss, and play with rings. With easy instructions and 3 colorful juggling rings included, you've got all you need to enjoy the fun of juggling for the rest of your life!
Customer Reviews:
Dr. Bob is great!.......2002-08-05
Great book to help others who already know how to juggle balls. It is a great next step in juggling.
Rings are fun!.......2000-02-12
This book has all you need to know and more about juggling rings. The rings even come with the book to get you started right away, and the instructions are comical, clear and easy to learn! Dr. Bob has created a great package for the beginner juggler to reach new heights (literally). If you are a juggler and haven't yet tried rings this book is for you!
Fun and relatively easy to learn!.......1999-03-23
I'm going thru a juggling phase so this book immediatly caught my attention. When I got it I could do three scarves and three balls (sort of) and thought rings would be a challange. Well they are a challange, but Dr. Bob helps make the challange a bit less formidable. By the time I'd gotten thru the first 12 pages, I was able to keep all three rings that come with the book in the air for more than one toss each. Dr. Bob also includes a number of cool tricks that are fun if a LITTLE difficult to learn until juggling is mastered. All in all it's a good new skill for jugglers who have mastered balls and fun for folks who've never juggled. The real plus is the props come attached to the book. So you can try as you read.
Book Description
All About Asset Allocation goes beyond sound-bite financial columns and TV programs to explain asset allocation in terms that anyone can under- stand. Using a concise style, it features straight- forward explanations of asset allocation, a review of the asset allocation process, and guidelines for implementing strategies and programs.
Customer Reviews:
Excellent Asset Allocation Information.......2007-09-16
I'd gotten past the whole "How much should I save? Reduce your debt, pay yourself first" personal finance books and really wanted to understand asset allocation beyond 80% stocks and 20% bonds. I lucked out finding this book, it was exactly what I wanted and more. It's unfortunate asset allocation books get short shrift in bookstores and even in general searches on Amazon for "personal finance." It's such a critical component of long-term investing, and it's the piece that most personal finance and/or retirement books gloss over.
Asset allocation is not just about stocks and bonds, but it's about asset classes, styles, foreign vs U.S. -- and this book includes some incredibly revealing information about how adding certain "riskier" investments actually REDUCES portfolio risk and increases returns. I've read a couple of the books this author recommended after his, but this was the perfect one to start with. I can't recommend it highly enough.
I wish people would stop pushing this..........2007-09-02
The first review for this book states -
"Gary Brinson's 1986 famous study can be defined as the birth of asset allocation. He found that over 90% of a portfolio's return can be determined by the asset classes used, not what the individual investments were. Brinson's findings have been relatively slow to flow through the investment community and to individual investors."
This is 100% absolutely WRONG!!!!! Brinson's study did NOT measure portfolio return performance! Whenever I see the Brinson study manipulated into schlock like this it raises the hair on the back of my neck.... Brinson's study measured the VARIABILITY of the "actual portfolio returns vs. the portfolio's benchmark index composition returns"... and it only dealt with large institutional portfolios... which means that the study is really about 95% irrelavant to most individual investors...
If you really want to read what the study actually said, and read about the critics of the study (there are many) - http://publish.uwo.ca/~jnuttall/asset.html
Portfolio performance attribution puts the asset allocation model as delivering between 40-65% of the portfolio's return - depending on whose model or study you use....
That means that 35% - 60% of your return is determined by timing and security selection - ACTIVE management!!!!
Anyone who tells you that the Brinson study determined the amount of performance dictated by the asset alocation policy never read the Brinson study!
Asset allocaton is about diversifying risks - not assets... That means you pay attention to return correlations.... and don't forget to differentiate between asset classes and "SUB" asset classes..... Small cap, mid cap, and large cap (and even breaking those into value and growth) are all SUB classes of ONE asset class - equities!
Good Overview.......2007-06-27
This is exactly what I was looking for. This book gives a brief description of the markets that is understandable for a beginner.
The kids are interested in learning about the market and this seems to be understandable introduction.
Well beyond the basics - excellent!.......2007-06-16
I have been reading many investment books over the last 6 months and this is one of the best along with the author's book on index funds. It is a little bit technical and has the feel of an economics book - perfect for me. I did not want a book on asset allocation that told me to buy a mix of stocks and bonds. I wanted to know why and what and the theory behind it. The author does not spell out a final answer for you (buy X% of this and X% of that) - You are educated in asset allocation and then you do your own work and decision making.
Must read for starters.......2007-05-26
The beauty of this book lies in explaining volatility and how it affects returns in very simple and no nonsense terms. Lots of graphs are used for demonstration. Though I read a lot about of asset allocation before, this book definitely helped me understand fundamentals better. I recommend this to everyone not associated with investment industry. I would have loved to see some more coverage on dollar cost averaging.
Books:
- Art and Agency: An Anthropological Theory
- Art, Creativity, and the Sacred: An Anthology in Religion and Art (Art Creativity & the Sacred Ppr)
- Art in Modern Culture: An Anthology of Critical Texts
- Artist's Photo Reference: Flowers
- Becoming Mona Lisa: The Making of a Global Icon
- Best of Flower Painting 2
- Beyond the Boundaries: American Alternative Theatre (Theater: Theory/Text/ Performance)
- BLURRING THE BOUNDARIES: INSTALLATION ART, 1969-1996.
- Bully: The Pits
- Caitlin the Irish Dancer Sticker Paper Doll (Dover Little Activity Books)
Books Index
Books Home
Recommended Books
- Hiroshige: One Hundred Famous Views of Edo
- History: Fiction or Science
- Guide for the perplexed organic experimentalist
- Fundraising through Silent Auctions: A Complete Guide
- History: Fiction or Science
- Ghosts of Spain: Travels Through Spain and Its Secret Past
- Hole in My Life
- In an Influential Fashion: An Encyclopedia of Nineteenth- and Twentieth-Century Fashion Designers an
- Good Housekeeping The Complete Household Organizer
- Haunted Ground: A Novel
The Art of Construction: Projects and Principles for Beginning Engineers and Architects (A Ziggurat Book)
Frank Lloyd Wright for Kids: His Life and Ideas, 21 Activites (For Kids series)
Engineering the City: How Infrastructure Works
Skyscrapers!: Super Structures to Design & Build (Kaleidoscope Kids)
Macromedia FreeHand 10: Training from the Source (With CD-ROM)
