How to Draw Trees (Walter Foster #3)

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More than just a fine work of landscape art instruction, this guidebook constitutes a celebration of one of nature's most triumphant creations. Illustrating the dominant features of many common species — elm, maple, willow, apple, more — it includes two portraits of each variety, in pencil and other media. 34 drawings.

How to draw trees: Drawing shrubs, trees, and landscapes (Walter Foster art books. How to series)

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How to draw trees: Drawing shrubs, trees, and landscapes (Walter Foster art books. How to series)
Frederick J Garner
Manufacturer: Foster Art Service
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ASIN: B00071WIJI

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How to Draw Trees
Henry C Pitz
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Learn to Draw with Pencils, Pens and Pastels: With 45 Step-By-Step Projects: Learn How To Draw Landscapes, Still Lifes, People, Animals, Buildings, Trees ... Example, With Over 550 Colour Photographs

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Learn to Draw with Pencils, Pens and Pastels: With 45 Step-By-Step Projects: Learn How To Draw Landscapes, Still Lifes, People, Animals, Buildings, Trees ... Example, With Over 550 Colour Photographs
Ian Sidaway
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All aspects of drawing are made easy in this comprehensive, fully illustrated step-by-step guide which is packed with expert advice and illustrated with more than 550 colour photographs.

46 Painting Lessons, 2 in Oil: Trees, Shurbs, Animals, Figures and Landscapes; How to Draw

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46 Painting Lessons, 2 in Oil: Trees, Shurbs, Animals, Figures and Landscapes; How to Draw
Mona Mills
Manufacturer: Walter T. Foster
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Color in Trees Shrubs Weeds (How to Draw Art Books Series)

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Frederick J. Garner
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HOW TO DRAW & INK TREES & SHRUBS IN SILHOUETTE With Notes on Blocking in the Masses, Characteristic Growth, Contours & Edges, Brush & Pen Rendering, How the Designer Interprets Nature, Tree Silhouettes Close to Nature,

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HOW TO DRAW & INK TREES & SHRUBS IN SILHOUETTE With Notes on Blocking in the Masses, Characteristic Growth, Contours & Edges, Brush & Pen Rendering, How the Designer Interprets Nature, Tree Silhouettes Close to Nature,
Frederic Ehrlich
Manufacturer: NY: Studio Publishing, 1931, First Edition (stated)
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Some intriguing sweater constructions........2001-01-03

I obtained this out-of-print book based on the one Amazon.com customer review. If you are one of those knitters who lives in a temperate climate, such that wool sweaters are too heavy for most days, I would definitely try to find an inexpensive copy of this book. The thing I liked the best about the book is that there are two or three VERY unusually constructed sweaters, including one that I loved, knit all in ONE piece, which included front, back and cap sleeves - all that's left to do after knitting is to sew up the side seams. What I found disappointing about the book was the lack of specifics about how cotton knitting differs from wool knitting. Wool is a favorite choice for knitters because, of course, wool yarn has that natural elastic quality, something that cotton yarn has less of, though, as a natural fiber, it still has some elasticity. There is also the question about testing swatches for shrinkage, color-fastness, blocking, washing and caring for cotton knits about which the book didn't go into much detail - also disappointing. Basically, the book is a gallery of sweater designs with patterns, line-by-line knitting directions, line drawings and color charts provided. The sweaters are photographed on professional models. I personally found the colors used and knit-in designs rather too bright and flashy, but that is easily changed to suit personal taste. The close-up photos of the patterned swatches are very good and will be a help to the knitter. Although the book doesn't say it, cotton knitting, though challenging, can be quite lovely in some designs. Some lace patterns knit up quite well in cotton, although I have found that cotton yarn does not hold up too well in very intricate twisted stitches - it tends to fray and look battered right away. I also wish the book had explained the differences between cotton yarns, mercerized vs. non-mercerized, for example. However, given the fact that there are few books available for cotton knitters, I think this book is well worth your time and attention.

A Beautiful Collection.......2000-07-10

I can't imagine why this book is out of print. I found it at my local library and instantly wanted it for my own collection. The designs are timeless as well as gorgeous. Even though it was written in 1987, the designs are classically up-to-date. And each design is shown with variations of color combinations. The book is filled with full color photos of every design and the instructions are clear and concise. There are over 30 designs from simple to complex and include vests, long sleeve, sleeveless and even a tank top! What a find!

Cotton Knitting: Over 30 Exclusive Patterns from Top Designers

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Cotton Knitting: Over 30 Exclusive Patterns from Top Designers
Barrons Educational Series Inc
Manufacturer: Barrons Educational Series Inc
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Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000VRMTQU

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Cotton Knitting - Over 30 Exclusive Patterns From Top Designers
Sally, Editor Harding
Manufacturer: Barron's Educational Series
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Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000KK15QI

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Cotton Knitting: Over 30 Exclusive Patterns from Top Designers
Sally editor Harding
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Dollars and Percents of Development Finance, 3rd Quarter to 4th Quarter 1985

Manufacturer: Urban Land Institute
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ASIN: 0874206618

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TOONARRIFIC!!!!.......2003-08-02

As a self confessed animation fanatic, Allan Neuwirth's MAKIN' TOONS is the kind of book that feels like it was written just for me! No where else have i found the kind of behind the scenes info on what went into the creation of my favortie animatd tv shows and movies from the industry's explosion over the past 15 years. This book gave me a real glimpse into how things work from the perspective of many of today's top animation professionals. Everyone from creators and directors to animators and voice talent...even producers! MAKIN' TOONS is comprehensive, well organized, filled with tons of great visuals and above all, an amusing and entertaining read. Could i say more about this book? Yeah, but JUST GET IT!!!!

Great Fun!.......2003-07-11

The book was light and witty; but the best part was the obvious reference to JJ Sedelmaier as the animation producer who attempted to take credit for Beavis & Butthead. It's so true, he's messed with so many people and does nothing himself! Kudos to honesty, finally!!!!!

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Twenty-six popular selections with words for singing. Ideal for use in performance or sing-a-longs. Excellent reading and ensemble experience. Easy piano parts for young or beginning piano students who will find these songs fun to play with a sibling or family sing-a-long.

Delightful Duets for Young Violinists (Violin I and II)

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Delightful Duets for Young Violinists (Violin I and II)
William Star; Constance Star
Manufacturer: Kingston Ellis Press
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Binding: Sheet music
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Great Motivational Piece That Shows the Effort Required to Dramatically Improve

Play Like a Computer

Adult Players cannot use this as a Study Plan, No Time!!

Underestimated...

Inspiration in Search of Moderation

Rapid Chess Improvement (Everyman Chess)
Michael de la Maza
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This is the ideal book for serious adult players who want to improve. It describes a study plan that came about thanks to a re-evaluation of standard chess teaching and includes several unique components aimed at improving deficiencies in the play of adult players. This book is the only one of its kind for the simple reason that it has been written by an author who hugely improved his own rating over a twelve month period by following his own advice. He therefore fully understands the challenges faced by enthusiastic players who are relatively new to the game. This is in sharp contrast to most books aimed at this level which are usually written by very strong players who have long forgotten what it feels like to be starting out in the game. (6 1/4 x 9 1/4, 128 pages, diagrams)

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Great Motivational Piece That Shows the Effort Required to Dramatically Improve.......2007-09-14

The controversy surrounding this book is interesting. Some appear to resent the fact that the author has made some money providing a dramatic story of something we all know in our hearts is true. Namely, if we were all as diligent as he was about studying tactics and drilling how the pieces move into our heads, we would dramatically improve our results. I for one don't have the time (or the discipline) to do so, which is why I'm a patzer. If you want substance, this isn't the right place to go but this book does provide a motivational story about the author's great success with a specific study plan for those who have the time and may need some help with the motivation and discipline. The good news from this story appears to be that there is hope if we are serious about studying.

Will you become an expert if you follow his plan? Maybe or maybe not, but you'll get better. Is his plan the only way to study tactics? I don't think so because I think the point is the drilling of tactical patterns into one's brain so that the patterns are second nature based on experience. For those interested in trying to understand tactics and the associated patterns rather than just to drill them in by rote repetition, I'm working my way through Weteschnik's "Understanding Chess Tactics" and it seems to provide some insight. Understanding Chess Tactics

Are tactics all there is to chess? I think it depends on what your objective is. If you're a class player and what to win more games, it seems to be a critical ingredient and maybe the quickest way to pick up points. It certainly seems to be for a patzer like me that drops pieces to good tactics and fails to see many of my own tactical opportunities. Whenever I study tactics my results improve, at least temporarily.

Nevertheless, if you want to really understand chess better, then aimlessly wandering around the board waiting for a tactical pattern to arise doesn't feel quite right. Understanding seems to involve studying pawn structures, the opening, strategy, endgames and annotated games, which may not immediately have a dramatic impact of your rating. For these Silman's books seem helpful, including his new one on Endgames. Silman's Complete Endgame Course: From Beginner To Master For the opening, I've started Watson's Mastering the Chess Openings, which so far seems to provide some interesting insights into understanding the opening phase of the game and recognizing patterns there. Mastering the Chess Openings: Unlocking the Mysteries of the Modern Chess Openings, Volume 1 Mastering the Chess Openings: Unlocking the Mysteries of the Modern Chess Openings, Volume 2

If you put as much time and effort into studying the above material as Michael put into studying tactics, would your rating dramatically improve? I would think so. For example, I've heard of people's ratings going up because they memorized games (presumably because they studied them intensely and developed some understanding of what was going on and memorized it so some patterns were ingrained in their head). Neverthless, so far I haven't heard of anyone with a story as dramatic or as motivating as Michael's in terms of final results for those of us looking up from the bottom of the chess world.

See Wetzell's Chess Master at Any Age for a similar story and a book with a little more substance. He provides his own program of improvement and I think one of the key items is flashcards developed from one's own games to drill certain patterns and concepts into the brain until they are second nature. It is another somewhat controversial book but again good for inspiration if nothing else from someone who made it to Master after age 50 based on the program he lays out. Chess Master...at Any Age

I have to wonder if those so quick to critcize Michael and Wetzell can demonstrate any dramatic improvement of their own and whether they have reached Expert or Master level. If so on either count, it would be helpful if they shared exactly what they did and how long it took. If not, maybe they shouldn't be so quick to criticize because at least these two can demostrate some dramatic positive results in a reasonable period of time that we can all learn from.

Play Like a Computer.......2007-09-08

de la Maza is an expert (rating ca. 2100). Why listen to him? Because he became an expert in two years, as an adult, starting as a "D" player. How? Tactics, tactics, tactics. He does not deny the importance of strategic planning on top level, or that strong players (such as Kotov, or Silman of "How to Reasses your Chess" fame) could use strategic planning to (easily) beat him. His point is that amateurs who *think* they are following Kotov- or Silman-like plans will, in 99 cases out of 100, overlook a simple tactical shot somewhere and lose outright. Tactics--not strategy, opening knowledge, or endgame virtuousity--win 99% of amateur games.

de la Maza's innovative method of improving one's tactics concentrates on boring, repetitive, simple--but absolutely essential--mini-drills, which aim to make basic tactical sight a second nature. Yes, you SHOULD put that knight on the board and point with your fingers on where it can move hundreds of times. Yes, you SHOULD solve a zillion mates-in-one and mates-in-two. That way, you will put them into your subconsciousness and will be able to see them at the board instantly, using your time to make more detailed calculations--as well as not missing (or giving) opportunities to win the game by a tactical shot.

The book's weakness is taking this to extremes. Not content in developing a training program to improve your tactical abilities, he tries to literally make you "play like a computer": he recommends ignoring strategy completely, and just develop pieces and calculate variations in every move, every time, just like a computer does. It might make you an expert--or might make you give up chess completely as just not worth the boredom. Also, de la Maza underestimates the degree in which strategy influences the game. Many amateurs lose games not so much because of tactics, but because their (pseudo-)"strategic" principles--e.g., "avoid doubled pawns at all costs", "bishops beat knights always"--are themselves flawed. Surely improving the undestanding of strategy is important to avoid this.

This book is excellent as a tactics training program, but concentrating *only* on tactics, as he recommends, will be both boring and not be good for your chess in the long run. Instead, use a balanced view: use de la Maza to improve your tactics, but also read Botvinnik (or Silman, or Kotov, etc.) to improve your strategy.

Adult Players cannot use this as a Study Plan, No Time!!.......2007-09-01

I read this book and was excited to learn how to get better but he wants about 4 hours a day on puzzles, plus time to compete in tournaments (he went about 2 or 3 times a week), and money, lots of money spent on lessons (he had an opening repertoire developed with lessons), and then X-TRA time to practice his microdrills every day. Where did he get the time or money that no working adult has? Obviously he had a child's carefree schedule, with no career/children or spouse, in order that he could get better at chess. The Rapid Chess Improvement for the Adult Player thus misses it's target audience and if I could give it zero stars I would. Really disappointed.

Underestimated..........2007-07-02

I am surprised to find that the book that once was nominated for the "Book of the Year" award ended up with the quite unimpressive average of 3 stars. I truly believe that the emotional charge of some of the criticism stems from the frustration (and recognition) that there is simply no quick fix for and adult player who wishes to improve and not be mated on the sixth move by a kid who holds a toy bear on his lap. It is quite amazing that all the chess literature can not guarantee even a minimal progress if one is not committed to hours and hours of practice day after day. The author deserves five stars for several reasons:
1, He struggled as we all struggle (just look at his own two chess game samples), he was not a prodigy, but did not give up.
2, He developed a system that may not work for everyone, but certainly did work for him. The improvement he demonstrated in his rating is amazing (although he appears to be stuck at the same level according to the USCF rating list).
3, He never states that this is an easy way. Chess vision drills (not only vision, he wants you to physically move the pieces to achieve almost a body memory pattern), tactical puzzles, 8-step thinking process etc. Hours and hours of practice, dedication and commitment are required.
(4, But: you can not neglect the knowledge of opening principles, positional ideas, as your tactics may not get a chance if your opponent's tactics ambush you first from his/her carefully prepared position.)
Overall, this is a decent attempt to find and demonstrate a way what it may take to get your game better. I wonder, how many readers criticize the author without ever giving a shot to his advice.

Inspiration in Search of Moderation.......2007-05-25

First, let's give credit where due. Michael DeLaMaza has (1) earned a
USCF Expert rating, (2) won a major prize at a big tournament, and (3)
published a book about it. Most of us chess nuts would be lucky to
achieve just one of the above! Perhaps his biggest achievement was to
have single-handedly launched a tactics craze among chess wannabes
around the world, and consequently triggering a proliferation of
tactics books, software and netware in the market. Sure, none of his
ideas were original (anybody remember Ken Smith?), but his rather
dramatic story had the power to inspire like no other. There is even a
group of bloggers, calling themselves the "Knights Errant," devoted to
a program of chess study derived from DeLaMaza's 7 circles.

Having said all this, it must be conceded that all the criticisms of
the book are valid. Yes, it is mostly repetitive, abrasive,
self-promoting fluff. And the notion of studying tactics maniacally
and exclusively is obviously flawed. I see the effect in some of my
students -- they end up with a rather brittle style that is apparently
very hard to overcome. Even if they reach 1500, they get into trouble
getting squashed by players who understand positional chess. But at
least they're all studying tactics!

So, four stars for the cultural impact, one for the message of studying
tactics, minus two for content.

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great ideas

A book for reference, not dependence

Not very innovative...

Timely Ideas in Falk's Revised Book

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1001 Ideas to Create Retail Excitement, Revised Edition (2003)
Edgar A. Falk
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In a new, completely revised and updated edition of his 1999 classic 1001 Ideas to Create Retail Excitement, public relations and marketing guru Edgar Falk shows small, medium, and large business owners how to make the most of retail opportunities in any economic environment, and teaches all business owners how to think big in the face of growing competition and consumer insecurity.

In our ever-changing economy, Falk's strategies are an absolute necessity for survival and success. Here, he offers a veritable encyclopedia of practical suggestions that show small- to medium-sized retailers how to attract new customers, then goes on to offer solid, time-tested advice on how to keep them coming back, over and over again. From proven-successful ideas for eye-catching window displays, in-store promotions, and special events to tested strategies for market research and publicity, this guide provides everything the small business owner needs to become more aggressive and effective in pulling in customers and fending off competition.

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great ideas.......2007-09-27

A Great book, to give some fresh new ideas. Which is much needed when you seem to get bogged down in the day to day activities of a retail store.

A book for reference, not dependence.......2006-05-20

As others have said, some of the ideas in this book are very basic. However, I see this book as more of a reference library addition than a means of learning out to run a retail store.

I can see a day when I open this book for a marketing idea and use it.

I purchased this book knowing full-well it hadn't gotten great reviews here.

Not very innovative..........2005-01-30

This book is so basic, for people who do not pay attention to mainstream marketing. It gives advice such as (on decorating for Easter): "decorate should be pastel colors, easter eggs, bunnies" Like I never would have thought of that!

Just watch what all the mall shops do and copy them - No creative, original ideas here, just rehash of what has already been done. Red hearts on Valentines, Santa Claus at Christmas...

Timely Ideas in Falk's Revised Book.......2003-12-04

Ed Falk's rolodex seemingly never runs out of ideas. While many of them fall in the category of "hey, I remember doing that a few years back and it worked", the revised edition of Falk's book has lots of new ideas, too. He's broadened his coverage of retail outlets and that makes the book even more useful. The suggestions in this book are clearly stated, helpful and in most cases easy to apply. It is also a great stimulator to help bring that germ of an idea the reader has been carrying around in his or her own head to reality.

Want more ideas?.......2002-03-26

It¡¦s really a great book. The author start with the theme that ¡§the name of the game in retail is ¡V to attract new customers and get old ones to keep coming back.¡¨

Just like what is mentioned in the title of the book, lots of ideas and comprehensive information are explained in the book. The book provided lots of helpful, informative details about how to create retail excitement.

However, different places have a lot of differences, such as the culture, regulations and policy, etc. It is similar to different customers have different needs and wants. I think that it is very important for the marketer to pay special attention to the different aspects of your target customers. So, the first step mentioned by the book about ¡§how to develop information¡¨ is very important. Once the marketer collect information in the specific region through the primary and/or secondary research, they can get more understanding about their customers and the culture or regulations of the regions. Then the marketer can develop their ¡§excitement¡¨ which is tailor-made for the target customers.

So, if you are the retail marketer who would like to get more ideas, or you are the retail marketer who nearly runs out of ideas, you would be highly recommended to have a look at this book.

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