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A LAVISH FIRST-EVER PICTORIAL TOUR OF THE TOP 250 SILVERWARE PATTERNS OF THE 20TH CENTURY
Lovers of fine flatware look no further! From elegant Tiffany to the affordable International Silver, this sumptuous volume highlights a vast selection of sterling, silver-plated, and stainless designs. Beautifully illustrated throughout with digitally reproduced photographs, Silverware of the 20th Century is arranged alphabetically--first by silverware manufacturer and then by pattern name. Combined with short histories of each manufacturer, listings of every known piece with current suggested retail market price, date information on when the piece was introduced and/or discontinued, and an appendix that ranks the top 250 patterns, this cherished volume will earn a place at any setting!
Highlights include feature stories on manufacturers and decorating, expert advice on displaying and caring for your collection, behind-the-style looks at particular patterns, and much more!
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Get what you pay for...........2005-01-22
The old saying "you get what you pay for" definitely describes this book...Although very reasonably priced - there is little or no information in it as far as identification...It does however, give 250 patterns and breakdowns of pieces and prices that are now 8 years old - so not very accurate...If you're looking for strictly identification, this isn't the book for you...It barely scratches the surface, and you find yourself spending alot of time trying to find the pattern - only to find out its not in here....
Great for quick reference.......2004-04-06
While it might not be the most complete reference on silverware, it does serve a purpose - and is economically priced. It lists the most popular patterns, and their most popular pieces. Measurements are given, and are very helpful. I have several silverware reference books, and use this one for quick look-ups, other reference books for more detail.
Interesting for some, useless for others.......1999-01-16
I have read several books pertaining to flatware, and many of them have a few strengths, and more weaknesses. This book does not break that trend.
The best feature in this book is that the measurements of many flatware pieces are listed. The introductory section is also informative for those not familiar with flatware. Histories of today's manufacturers are also comprehensive.
However, the book is so poorly organized that it makes for a difficult read, and very difficult to use as a reference book.
Also, the photographs are so small, you will need a magnifying glass to distinguish between even barely similar patterns. There are much better books on silverware available.
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Threads of Colour
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Textiles define civilizations as much as architecture, religion or language. From the morning of time, man has judged his fellow man by the fabrics he uses to dress himself and his home. Chinese silks, English flannel, Scots tartans, Hawaiian shirts, Indian saris all immediately identify a time and a place. In 4th century Imperial Rome, only the Emperor himself could wear purple and the manufacture of purple outside the royal dye works was a capital crime. Today we enjoy easy access to hundreds of textiles in hundreds of colors. This is an exhilarating luxury, as inconceivable for almost all man's existence as space travel was. It is a privilege we should cherish. In this book, Jamie Marshall's photographs capture not only the world's wondrous obsession with textiles and colors but also a flavor of what captivates designers - the joyous appeal of distant cultures and faraway lands.
Attempts to re-create the vibrant colours of the natural world have not always been easy - before the 19th century, "ultramarine blue was extracted from Lapis Lazuli. Vermilion was as costly as gold." Behind the unassuming black cover of this book is a vivid celebration of the world of colour, from an Indian man's bright yellow turban to the delicate silvery-blue of a pile of small fish. This is a fascinating look at the long relationship between mand and colour, looking at the art, textiles and natural influences of different cultures around the world through a series if captivating pictures by travel photographer Jamie Marshall. - Wanderlust
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Kept me interested.............................2001-05-22
I enjoyed reading this book very much, there is a richness and quality that is sincere. The family came to life in a humerous and sad way, but throughout there was the spirit of God guiding them. One of those books that you don't want to put down until you have read it from cover to cover!
Interesting and Informative.......2001-02-23
This book is easy yet interesting reading for all ages. The events dipicted about the South are very true to life. The personalities come to life and cause one to feel a part of the activities. It tells of an interesting mix of events that are both funny and sad. The people are vivid and easy to indentify. Underneath the different stories and historical events remains an unusual spiritual conviction that is a feeling rather than a written statement. All in all an entertaining and meaningful book.
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Meet Eikichi Onizuka, a 22-year-old virgin and ex-biker. He's crude, foul-mouthed, and has a split second temper. His goal: to be the Greatest High School Teacher in the World! Of course the only reason he wants to be a teacher is so he can try and score with the hot students Before he can become a teacher, he's got to work as a student teacher to earn his credentials. Onizuka may think he's the toughest guy on campus, but when he meets his class full of bullies, blackmailers, and scheming sadists, he'll have to prove it.
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Pretty Friggin Sweet.......2005-03-29
This is the best manga ever written. The premice may sound questionable to you manga lovers out there,I know it does not have any magic but you will survive. Trust me buy it. Even if you have never read a manga before it may change your life. With its amazingly funny toilet humor and awsome well rounded characters. So just buy it, its a very quick read and very funny.
REALITY MANGA STYLE.......2003-09-23
Great Teacher Onizuka, or GTO, for short, is one of the most popular mangas going, with over 37 million copies sold worldwide. I wouldn't really expect that, seeing as how it focuses on the life of a teacher. If you can imagine a cross between Marlon Brando as the Wild One and the beatnik attitude of Jack Kerouac along with the cool hipness of Japanese youth as a teacher. While being brillantly subversive, GTO succeeds as both entertainment and satire of the teaching establishment, much as Chaucer lampooned the Church in his Canterbury Tales.
Eikichi Onizuka is the 22 year old ex-leader of a biker gang who has found out that he's not going to be able to goof off his whole life. He has to find a job. Having a fetish for young girls in uniform, he decides to become a teacher. He finds out that his impulsive decision is going to take a lot more courage than he thought. This first volume is basically his origin story as he is disappointed by his dreams of becoming something great and having to reevaluate his life as he begins his teacher training. It also begins a pattern that will continue in the following books, namely that he has to use his wits to escape the plots of hateful students and a vice-principal who would like nothing more than to fire him.
This book was great. What can I say? If you are a teacher, you'll really get a kick out of seeing a cartoon character fulfill your wishes. Who doesn't want to karate kick their bonehead students sometimes? While Onizuka's attraction to high school girls seems lurid, we find out that he becomes overwhelmed with trying to help his students rather than wanting to seduce them in the end. I think it's just a Japanese thing to be attracted to girls in school uniforms. I think anyone with a sense of humor and semi-lewdness would find these manga entertaining and funny. I would especially recommend it to teachers.
GTO is the greatest manga on earth!.......2003-07-30
Tokyo Pop are know for quality, but GTO just blows every thing else away. The story is good, the art work is top class and it makes you laugh, but remains semi-believable. Tohru Fujisawa deserves so much respeck for both this and the rest of the GTO series. I would recommend this to everyone,I picked Vol. 1 up on a hunch and soon became a huge fan. If you like any manga and haven't read this you really have to. You will be left at the point you have to get (The 4-star rated by me and that's the worst!) Vol. 2. Get it now!
Amazing Onizuka!!!!.......2003-07-01
GTO is an amazing series of manga and anime. It is very funny and there is a good ammount of sexuality. I suggest this for anyone who likes this kind of stuff. As you go on, you will love it. I say you should buy this right now!!!
Great Teacher Onizuka!!!!.......2003-06-20
I like to start off saying that GTO is one of my favorite manga. Its about this hardcore blonde haired punk who want to be the greatest teacher of all of Japan! But first he actually has to become a teacher. Onizuka has a strong sense in pride and justice. He's an all around decent guy except he's a sex starved pervert. Peeking a look at beautiful white cotton panties to watching the latest porn. He is a person everyone would love or want to be like. I hope you enjoy reading this series as much as i did except i havent actually read all of them just the ones out to date. hahahaha
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Before Ekichi Onizuka would become the Greatest Teacher in the World, he and Ryuji Danma were members of infamous biker gang, Oni Baku. When not out riding around and getting into trouble, this duo could be found in school, trying to pick up young woman! Hey, Onizuka had to start somewhere!The hilarious prequel to the super-popular GTO is finally here!
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Gtos (Great American Muscle Cars)
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great american muscle cars-GTO's.......2000-04-19
this book is nothing more that a few pictures with basic information generally known. A disappointment.
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As a director, you must have a concept, a "director's idea", to shape your approach to the actors, the camera, and the script. With this clear idea your film will be deeper and more effective, and you will be able to differentiate--and therefore make the choice--between competent directing and great directing. Using case studies of famous directors as real-world examples of "director's ideas", the author has provided the theory and the practice to help directors immediately improve their work.
*Improve your work and make your film deeper, more layered, and more effective
*Book is a great blend of theory and practice
*Case studies of famous directors bring the concepts to life
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"I know everything about film. I've seen over 240 of them.".......2007-09-27
look for typos on (at least) pages 7 and 27 (McQ and The Lost Crusade, respectively), and also blatent misinformation about the film Force 10 From Navarone on page 101 (it is not "to Navarone" nor is it by Michael Anderson). dancyger likes to fit directors into his 3 neat little categories: competent, good, and great. it's like the beginning of dead poets society when keating has the boys rip pages from their poetry books that describe a mathematical graph system for rating the quality of one poem versus another. i wanted to rip many pages out of this book. for students who are trying to learn, he chooses obscure and sometimes foreign films to prove a point; that point is then lost on his audience. he also makes a point of listing movies, as if to prove he has seen many films. he has some catching up to do- dwight k. schrute has seen over 240 of them. he imposes his opinion like it is fact. in the world of dancyger, terrence malick is a "great" director, meaning up with the likes of coppola, scorsese, woody allen, spielberg AKA the masters of this generation. not to knock malick, but he averages one film a decade, most of which barely blip the radar, garner a nomination or two for cinematography, but never win. dancyger has never made anything of importance other than write books telling other people how to do it. those who can't do, teach.
some interesting stuff. mostly shallow & redundant filler.......2007-04-25
The first 100 pages of this book are interesting. If you are looking at theme. And how filmic language can support theme. THe authors insight into filmic technique and language is a bit obvious. but He has a nice way of looking at theme.
But after that the book gets stuck in the mud and doesnt move forward. The author rehashes and fills up 200 more pages or so with about 5 more pages of new insight.
I would hate to take a class from this guy.
P.S. What you want to read instead is "Making Movies"
by Sidney Lumet. If I compared the two books I would give Dancyger 1 star.
Fascinating and inspiring.......2007-04-12
Dancyger's book is not a step-by-step how-to to film directing, but rather an insight into the way theme and idea inspires a film. It made me look at my own storytelling in an entirely new way.
Don't waste your money!.......2006-11-02
This is one of the worst books I have read on directing.
Do yourself a favour and don't waste your time with it.
It basically involves the author giving a rundown on his favourite films and if he likes the film he claims they are great directors.
He rates his films according to directors being competent, good or great.
If you want to learn about directing read any of Judith Weston's books or Lenore DeKoven's Changing Direction for working with actors or some of Steven Katz books for blocking and shot selection.
Don't waste your time on this one.
Hey Ken, how about giving me my $29.95 back!
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Rare Record Collector's Price Guide
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This is a 2004 Price guide?.......2004-03-15
How can a book published in 2002 be a 2004 price guide. Give me a break.
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The eighth edition of the world's biggest, most reliable and best selling guide for the record collecting market. Brought to you by Record Collector Magazine. 1,563 pages with over 85,000 entries. Diamond. 2004.
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Every player has heard the saying, "Chess is 99 percent tactics." It isn't.
It's 99 percent calculation. But until now there has never been a book devoted entirely to this most mysterious and essential chess technique.
This book examines both the technical and practical aspects of how to think ahead -- the selection of candidate moves, the evaluation of end positions, finding the proper move order, and the like.
Special attention is paid to the broad range of calculating mistakes, such as overlooked zwischenzugs and "quiet moves," visualization blunders, and "believing" your opponent.
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Not just numbers, this book can *actually* be read--and a pleasure at that!.......2006-02-04
Evaluation of chess books suffers from an incredible amount of subjective judgment. There are people who are quite skilled after playing for years who seem to be rather critical of this book. I, on the other hand, am a proudly proclaimed intermediate level player. For the short time in college (10 years(?!?) ago when I played regularly, this book boosted my chess competence and ability to the consternation and suprise of fellow players.
This was the very *first* chess book I read. It has spoiled me. I've read about 12-15 books since this one and what I've found is that that vast majority of books in this area are boring. Dry. Lacking tempo. Soltis's book is *not*. It flows! Has life! It doesn't limit itself to an endless series of positions and problems; rather, Soltis approaches the game from a *thinking* perspective. But not a development of grinding calculations--no: a problem is addressed from the simple but key angle of: "I sure would like my queen to be 'there'. In what way may that be accomplished?" This may sound overly simplistic but this idea is built upon in various manners until you see a variety of ways in which you can attack and feint.
Drawing from poker in a sense, Soltis gets into a player's head. In my opinion, the book will help get you into yours. I credit the reading of this book to one night where I saw how to checkmate my opponent 32 moves before it happened, and it started with an obscene looking sacifice of my bishop just to move his pawn.
I've recently gone through a few chapters again and the material just clicks all over again. Chess is a *hard* subject to make for interesting reading. Soltis is one of a few that makes the pages fly. :-)
Okay book on thinking process, but not much advice........2003-05-23
This book started strong. GM Soltis started out by describing when calculation is used and when it is not, and in general what the meaning of calculation was. He finished the chapter with an exercise in visualization which I really thought was a great start to a book which would help me calculate better.
As the book went along, he discussed different parts of the calculation process, such as ideas, force, counting out, errors, and practical calculating. He used pretty good examples to illustrate his points. At times, he had exercises which helped train tactics and visualization (but not many). He did a fairly good job and "describing" different steps in the calculation process.
However, as I went through the book, I found that he didn't really give too much advice as to how to train one's calculation skills other than to describe different mistakes in calculating and some concepts which masters use in calculation. I didn't feel it had many recommendations on how to improve this aspect. In the summary, he finishes by saying that different methods of calculating work well and that we all have to develop our own way! How do I do this? Why did I even read this book? These were questions that the book did not answer.
However, despite my criticism, I think it is a decent book. I think by assessing the concepts he presented and comparing it to my own play and thought processes, I thought perhaps I could glean some advice from the book. Also, in this particular case I visualized many of the positions without using a board, so I felt I improved my visualization skills. However, these benefits don't have too much to do with this book in particular, but instead my method of studying the book.
In any case, if you want to learn a little about typical calculation errors and different methods of calculation, this book may be okay for you. However, if you want to improve your own calculating and visualization skills, you might be better off studying tactical problems and analyzing your games and assessing your own particular style of calculating. That's what GM Soltis says on the last page anyway!
Read the book as a general advice........2002-07-19
Well,
If you hope this book will teach you how to calculate,no it isn't.
There are many views that rate the book higher but I think the book is not worth for your money.
Ok,calculation is important in chess.Imagine you can calculate 10 or 15 moves ahead in a position.Sure that's a pride....
But in the book, you will not be coach how to do it.
Instead,the author will tell a different story:that is what calculation is.
Myself,still looking for a good book on HOW to calculate.
Finally,don't buy this book.[If you want to find books on how to calculate]
I gave 3 stars because there are a few positions and advices that is good.
Is this book 1950's Soviet research in Chess?.......2001-10-20
As part of the propaganda campaign in the 1950's, the USSR devoted an enormous amount of energy to research in chess,
including psychological research in the lab, to make sure USSR
players dominated world chess. Soltis discusses the psychology
of chessplaying with a sophistication that would seem to be a
1990's rebirth of the old Soviet research. This book is both
unique and indispensible.
Live in the Details!.......2001-07-15
I've studied The Inner Game from cover to cover three times in the last 2 years, always profitably. My ability to successfully calculate attacking or defending variations has greatly increased because of practicing what Soltis preaches. I strongly agree with his statement "...calculation can be invaluable. It can be a substitute for "book knowledge" you never learned" since few nonprofessionals can know every opening or endgame position.
I am surprised at some of the few negative comments in the reviews of the book. I suspect that those reviewers have not read The Inner Game to the end - at least they give no evidence of having done so. One reviewer wrote that "the familiar theme of attacking a castled king" was monotonously used in many examples but really there are few problems that have that as their main theme. Another reviewer said, "There are not enough practical examples. Therefore, I doubt the reader will be able to apply the tips ...in a real game." Actually, there are over 200 examples; most labeled "White to play" or "Black to play" presenting positions from Grandmaster games to analyze before reading the accompanying text.
This same reviewer stated The Inner Game has the "right appealing chapter names. But the content ... is not well developed" although he doesn't clarify what he means by that. Yet in every chapter Soltis clearly states his theme and then provides a great deal of examples. For instance, look at chapter 2 ("Ideas"), where Soltis discusses how calculation is inspired by ideas and ideas come from recognizing patterns and weaknesses. Examine chapter 3 ("Trees and How To Build Them"), in which Soltis shows you in a very detailed fashion a possible way of mentally organizing all those ideas. Disagree with the chapter contents but don't say they're not well developed.
In that reviewer's opinion the Dvoretsky series of books, Jonathan Tisdall's "Improve Your Chess Now" and Buckley's "Practical Chess Analysis" are all "certainly better than Soltis" - but he doesn't bother to say in what way. My impression is Dvoretsky's books are written for very experienced players, Tisdall is not focused on calculation and while Buckley's book is all about calculation it is far shorter, with much fewer examples and less text.
One reviewer said the book was "not coherently organized." Huh? Soltis begins logically enough by defining his terms: what calculation is and isn't. He follows with a second chapter on how ideas inspire calculation. The third chapter presents a method of organizing those ideas. Having set up the basic groundwork, Soltis expands on the methods: finding forcing sequences that make calculation easier, evaluating resulting positions, "monkey wrenches" that upset the calculations, practical considerations. Where's the "lack of organization"?
The reviewer claims the book has so many analytical mistakes (he has 2 examples) their "sheer number" proves "Soltis hadn't done his spadework." He cites Piket-Sosonko, 1993 and says 3...Bf5 "holds the game for Black." Well, I'm no GM like Soltis but I do have Fritz 6 and a 950 MHz computer and it begs to differ with that assessment (in one variation winning Black's queen). Similarly, the reviewer says in Ljubojevic-Stein, 1973 the move 11 Qf4 works fine for White but Fritz's deep position analysis finds that 11...f5 12 Nd4 g5 13 Qg3 f4 leads to an uncomfortable White position where his queen is in the path of both Black pieces and pawns. He announces "The examples that are correct are frequently so because they've been pulled, with analysis, from other sources" but doesn't name those sources! He adds "many of the examples are hackneyed" without saying in what way (Perhaps he skimmed the first chapter; saw a diagram from Nimzovich-Marshall, 1927 and another from Reshevsky-Botvinnik, 1955, and didn't realize most of the book's examples are from GM games played circa 1970-1993.)
I strongly agree with A.J. Goldsby's review: this isn't a book for novices, a couple of primers on tactics and elementary books like Chernev's Logical Chess should be studied first. I strongly agree with the reviewer who said to benefit from this book you'd really need to study and practice although he is wrong when he says "Soltis emphasizes visualization" since Soltis only has one visualization exercise in the first chapter and rarely mentions it thereafter. Again, read the entire book before you make the claim!
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Shirley George Frazier, a successful home-based gift basket entrepreneur, shows readers how to cultivate their creativity and employ savvy marketing techniques to run a thriving gift basket business.
Customer Reviews:
Wished I waited for more recent edition.......2007-02-22
I bought this book not only for information on how to start my own gift basket business but also because it was used but in excellent condition and was dirt cheap. I figured even if it wasnt what I hoped it would be, I would only be out a very little amount of money. I sure was glad I made the decision. The book is very helpful. I only wished I waited for a more recent edition!!
Great could have been Excellent.......2006-05-03
This book was very good I found it to be a step by step way to start a business, however, I'm not so sure it was great in helping those who need to find ways to start up their business w/out the help of others. For example I will be buying my inventory all own my own from my earnings from my primary job. I needed to find INEXPENSIVE vendors, and I just didn't get all that I expected from this book. The book is very easy to follow and gives GREAT advice and EXCELLENT motivation. Shirley is A.O.K in my book
Love it!.......2006-02-17
I bought at least 10 books when starting my business and this is the only one I actually still refer to. The Marketing chapter gave me so many ideas that never would have occured to me. She really goes into great detail about every last thing that you would need to know - from finding vendors to creating a business plan to setting up your home office. There are no design ideas or color pictures, but the "Tips and Techniques" were invaluable. I was starting from scratch as far as owning my own business is concerned, but this book walked me through every step. I'd recommend it to anyone thinking of going into this business.
This is a GREAT reference.......2005-11-05
This is a great reference, especially for those still deciding if a gift basket business is what they want to do. The web sites and businesses reference in the back of the book are diverse, and the ones I have chosen to purchase from have had excellent product and good customer service.
Good Business Information.......2004-04-09
Anyone will tell you that starting a business is a lot of preparation before getting into the acutal running of the company. This book focuses on that important fact. Any business that deals with a product to a customer should have insurance. Some people may choose this business because they think that it is inexpensive and easy to sell your product, and yes it can be that if you work hard at it but the business information presented in this book is what will help save you from yourself and lack of knowledge about running a business.
While it may seem improbable that someone could sue you for food poisoning because a product you sold them made them sick, it becomes very real when you are about to lose your house and all your possessions because you were not insured. Small business insurance is probably the most important thing that someone should have if they are a sole propiertorship. This may not be good news to someone who is looking to start a business on a limited budget but it a necessity. I was impressed with all the business information that was included in this book because a lot of home based business books skip over that section and instead focus on the product. If you have the idea than you already have the product, the rest is implementation.
Get this book if you have ideas but not aware of how to run a business.
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