Everything Reverberates: Thoughts on Design

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Thought-provoking and irreverent, Everything Reverberates collects over 100 quotations from renowned designers, artists, and critics on the art, craft, business, process, and controversy of design. Created and designed by Chronicle Books' award-winning design team, this stylish and compact volume is packed with inspiration for design professionals and students of the arts (think graduation). Everything Reverberates is for anyone interested in the artistry of design.

Customer Reviews:

stop stealing sheep.......2000-04-20

It's a fun little read. There's some interesting play with typography, although nothing particularly special. I was also told that those who had been quoted were not told that their words were being used in the book. But overall, it's a nice little book, a good compilation of quotes and enough to get me off my butt and go do my typography homework.

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Great Cross-over Book

Inspiring

Jill Miller makes it easy & fun

a little dated

Caution

Special-Effects Scrapbooking: Creative Techniques for Scrapbookers at All Levels (Crafts Highlights)
Jill Miller
Manufacturer: Watson-Guptill
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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Scrapbooking is hotter than ever, and now there's a guide that makes experimenting with a variety of tools and techniques fun and easy-without lots of preparation and time-consuming procedures! Special-Effects Scrapbooking takes scrapbookers beyond the basics of beginner scrapbooking guides to help them achieve a new level of amazing creativity. In each chapter, noted scrapbook artist Jill Miller explores a particular tool, medium, or paper-crafting technique in three skill levels-Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced-and demonstrates how it can be used to produce several stunning, unique scrapbook pages. She shares a wealth of innovative yet simple applications for watercolors, acrylics, inks, metallics and iridescents, and foils. Scrapbookers will also find exceptional ideas for crackle and texture mediums; rubber stamps; folding; tearing, and cutting paper; creating 3D effects; and much more. Of course, every technique and hands-on lesson featured in this incredible guide is archivally safe and easy to follow, no matter what the level of expertise. What's more, page after page of fabulous full-color examples, including pages by Stampington Inspirations artists-on-call Carolyn Holt and Gaylynn Stringham, offer an unlimited treasury of inspirational ideas.

Customer Reviews:

Great Cross-over Book.......2007-07-04

This book offers a very interesting opportunity for stampers to improve there scrapbooking skills and vice-versa. Although scrapbooking is the obvious showcase for the techniques described, any art journalist or card makers repertoire would be extended by the information in this book.

I was particularly impressed with the emphasis on creating your own unique background paper and ideas such as sanding embossed vellums for a whole new look...lovely.

Although the author used scrapbook pages as examples of specific techniques, it is the description of the techniques that represents the real value for money in this book.

Some beginners might find a number of the techniques a bit daunting, but this book would help the determined beginner achieve a whole new level of skill.

Inspiring.......2007-03-10

I think we have all gone to the store and gotten excited over the newest items in the isles and just had to have them. When we get them home we are not sure just where, when, or how to start with them and then they sit in the drawer. This is the book you need. It is presented and grouped by techniques such as Shimmering pages, Metallics, Inks, Chalks, Textures and more. Each of these chapters explains multiple techniques to achieve the given effect. Each project has a full list of materials needed, a helpful hint and a degree of difficulty. You can't go wrong with this one.

Jill Miller makes it easy & fun.......2007-01-22

Jill Miller demonstrates some great techniques that are not only "do-able" but utilize items you already have in your house. She has some great ideas for not only scrapbooking and cardmaking but for embellishing plain frames for wall art as well. I highly recommend adding this to your scapbooking library

a little dated.......2006-09-17

This book may have been imaginative for it's time, but had I seen this book in a store I never would have purchased it. I felt the layouts were dated and lacked that POP we are looking for. Some of the technique suggestions were good, but it was an overall disappointment.

Caution.......2005-05-10

I personally put a lot of stock in the reviews when deciding to buy a book online. The contents page sounded great, the reviews were pretty good, but if I had SEEN this book there is no way I would have purchased it.
My recommendation is to find a way to see the pages BEFORE you spend 20$ on this book.

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“I no longer care what Madonna had for breakfast.”
–Boopsie

The irreverent wit of Doonesbury takes on 9/11 and the war years, traveling from Ground Zero to the Middle East. Here are two Doonesbury books–Peace Out, Dawg! and Got War?–together in one must-have volume full of G. B. Trudeau's wry, ironic, and keen observations. This collection is perfect for Doonesbury fans, political junkies, and anyone with a taste for biting humor and insightful satire.

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As a budding poet and lyricist, Aine is on her way to an audition one fateful afternoon. Absentmindedly stepping into the street, she barely avoids getting struck by an oncoming vehicle. Not only is the cute teenager lucky to be alive, but her brush with death turns out to be a date with destiny. The driver of the car just happens to be Sakuya, the charismatic and fabulously handsome lead singer for a band called Lucifer. In short order, Sakuya and his crew compose a song using AineÅfs lyrics. The tune proves popular with the bandÅfs fans and Sakuya decides he wants a relationship, both professional and personal, with Aine. ThereÅfs only one small requirement: The lyrics Aine writes must be erotically charged. And guess what? Sakuya fully intends to introduce the young and inexperienced girl into the world of sensual delights. Does Sakuya actually care for Aine, or is she just another sexual conquest for him? Will Aine fulfill her dreams and become a professional lyricist, or has she simply sold her soul to Lucifer?

Customer Reviews:

A Mature reader who enjoys this Mature rated series.......2006-09-12

I've been reading manga for about 4 months now. About 6 months ago my husband got me into anime starting with Vandread, Witch Hunter Robin and Inuyasha to name a few. One day I wandered into the manga section of Borders and asked a teenage girl who was sitting there reading to recommend some titles. I left with Fushigi Yugi and Tuxedo Gin. Now my queues with Netflix and Blockbuster have only anime titles and I own about 15 series of manga. I also go to Borders at least 3 times a week to sit in the cafe, drink tea and read manga. I can read one volume in about 45 minutes, so I can't afford to buy all I read. I end up buying what I like. I am on disability from teaching. Anime and manga allow to escape my reality. Oh, I'm 39 years old.

I hesitated to read Sensual Phrase at first. I had seen it reccommended in the back of other books, I had looked at a few volumes on the shelf and at first thought "Oh, how Mary Sue" and "I'm too old for this". Finally I read volume 1, EH, it was okay and finally hooked me with the video shoot at the very end. On to Volume 2, I had time to kill so why not. By Volume 3 I had gone back to the shelves, reshelved the other titles I had pulled and grabbed all the Sensual Phrase volumes. Next, call hubby and tell him I will be late coming home. I sat there reading every volume out which was up to 14. I got lucky and 15 was published a few days later. AAGGHH, now the wait for 16 then 17. I thought 17 was the end, even the column in the back says so, but Amazon shows a volume 18 coming out in the winter. I'll take all I can get.

After that I found myself rereading Sensual Phrase at the store and finally when they had a sale I bought them all. I've read the series at least 5 times. I find new things each time I read. The second time I slowed down to savor the pictures and yes drool (in my head) over the sex scenes.

Why does a middle aged woman (though I don't look it)read a manga series aimed at teens? It's the Mary Sue factor I mentioned earlier. I want to be Aine. I want to be cared for, protected and have frequent hot sex with with a drop dead gorgeous guy (although I think Yuki is even better looking, I love long hair). I agree with the reviewer who said they were glad Aine is not stunningly beautiful because she is a stand-in for me. Is my marriage terrible? No. Do I not love my husband? No, I love him more now than I did when we married 16 years ago. But I like to escape to a fantasy world for a while where life is constantly exciting and things turn out all right every time. Make no mistake, this is as much fantasy as Middle Earth. I'm sure even sexy Japanese rock stars don't lead this kind of life!

Yes, Sakuya and Aine (or some other 2 people) have sex every 10 pages or so. It's not quite as often as one reviewer stated. Yes, Aine is constantly in danger and in need of rescuing. Don't we all want to be rescued from some part of our lives every once in a while?

I like the sex. I like the sexy drawings of luscious hunks on almost every page. I love the outrageous outfits Sakuya and sometimes the others wear. See Volume 7 for an interesting treat in this area. I'm drawn into their angst. I love the backstories. (More Yuki, More Yuki!!!) I want to be Aine for a while. For an hour or two or three my own life, which because of my disability sucks, fades away.

I wish this series and manga in general had been around when I was in high school. There were no teen books then, you went straight into adult books. Actually Kaikan Phrase (the Japanese title) was not even around in Japan when I was in high school ;)

For those who object to the sex, read something else, but let those of us who don't read what we want, no censorship please. For those of you who think it is unrealistic....DUH that's what it is supposed to be. If I want reality I have my own life OR there is this rather large section in both bookstores and libraries called NON-FICTION. I am not looking to be enlightened or educated. I am looking to be entertained and to have a great fantasy. Of course Aine or somebody has to get into trouble every volume. I don't think I could stomach 17 volumes of just sex and rock concerts. When I taught writing I told my students the first thing you have to come up with was a problem to make the story interesting. Maya Shinjo has to come up with 17+ problems.

I really hope they bring the anime series to DVD here in the US. It's not a retelling of the book, it focuses more on the band. But at least my Sensual Phrase habit could go on a little longer.

If you want steamy, sexy escapism, buy the first 3-4 volumes (or go read them in the store, buy a cup of coffee for your rent) and see if you are hooked. As I said earlier Volume 1 might not be enough to grab you. It's no different from many of the titles in the Romance section, it just has drawings and takes more volumes, unfortunately.

This is smut for women with pictures and I LOVE IT. Writing this review has made me want to go back and read the series again. I can't wait for 16!

review.......2006-06-19

In the beginning their love was a precious secret. Sakuya, the lead singer for Lucifer, was the seemingly unattainable object of desire for millions of hopeful women. Aine was a young and naive lyricist who suddenly found herself in the middle of a raucous rock 'n' roll circus. The two lovers fell into each other's arms one night and tried their best to keep the torrid affair private.

Now, in a press conference that surprises everyone, Sakuya publicly declares his love for the petite towhead songstress. But Aine, much to Sakuya's chagrin, is far from happy.

Although she loves him madly, Aine is worried about her future with the intense and reedy superstar. Suffering in silence, she's been waking up with morning sickness. The world of rock'n'roll is no place for children and Aine is afraid that a spawn of Lucifer will cool the heat that Sakuya feels for her.

It's SHOUJO for god sake.......2006-03-31

For Phlaw "Djuana Kearney" up there, this is a Shoujo manga... the plot is pretty simple but the author is trying to make it more erotic for MATURE readers. Sakuya and AINE is supposed to make a fantasy for readers (for Females) to get a little entertainment from real life. If you're going to give it a bad rating, at least give a good enough reason not just "buff males stealing aine, hot females stealing sakuya" because again, this is shoujo not shoujen and it's pointless smut. Like almost every other shoujos. I love this series because it is a fun read. It's not so graphic, but it does show some kind of nudity. Mature minds or age level! Other than that, if you're into pointless smut, sexy characters (Aine could be better lol), and just somethign to do, pick up this manga and start catching up! There's 13!

Great as always.......2006-03-10

I love this series and will continue to buy every volume of it that is created. The characters are great (and cute) and there are mini stories in addition to the mail ones.

best book ever, no matter what anyone says!!.......2006-03-06

this book may contain images of a man and woman screwing (yes i said screwing!) but people choose to read this book! it is rated M for mature audiences and if you feel you are mature enough to read a love story book that has sexual scenes in it than read it! i dislike it when people say "oh well this book is sheer pronography" well i say "so fricken what!" if somebody out there doesnt like this book then dont read it!! simple as that! and yes the girl is somewhat unattractive but not everyone on this planet is drop dead gorgeous!! i as a matter of fact happen to like this manga very much and i relate to the character in the book! sometimes a woman needs to feel loved and wanted and what-not and so-forth. it relates to every girls fantasy that a guy will rescue you when you feel you need to be rescued and love you unconditionally! its an amazing book and i truely love and cherish every book i own!

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You're no idiot, of course. You've seen Elvis on postage stamps, watched him strut his stuff in a bunch of Hollywood musicals, and possibly even seen those skydiving impersonators in Honeymoon in Vegas. But now you're wondering...why all this fuss about the King 20 years after his death? Don't bend your pelvis out of shape! The Complete Idiot's Guide to Elvis gives you a royal tour of the Elvis phenomenon and show you why 50,000,000 fans can't be wrong. In this Complete Idiot's Guide you get:

Customer Reviews:

Would have put 0 stars but review will not accept.......1999-08-26

My name is Richard Davis. I am an original member of the Memphis Mafia. Apparently, Frank Coffey, has not researched the subject of Elvis Presley for this book. This book is full of falsehoods and a plethora of errors and every true Elvis fan will see through the book's inaccuracies from wrong dates to out and out lies. I am an authority on Elvis because I am an original member of the Memphis Mafia and have been since 1961. I am one of the only members who actually lived with Elvis at Graceland. I was his movie stand-in, one of his bodyguards, wardrobe manager and part of his "inner circle" of friends. If you enjoy reading fiction this book is for you!

enjoyable.......1999-08-23

I found this book to enjoyable,easy to read full of lots of information.It was worth the buy.

Fun but flawed.......1999-07-02

I'm an Elvis fan, I saw him in concert three times, I have ALL his official recordings and many more 'unofficial', I've read every major Elvis biography. As a general fun introduction to the world of Elvis, this book is OK. There are several striking errors in pictures and descriptions of specific records, and some errors in describing the King's life and film work. This book seems to have been written by a real Elvis enthusiast to fit the "Complete Idiot" series format, but it was clearly not reviewed for accuracy by a real and true Elvis collector of many years. (That could be because most of them have or are trying to write their own books! I'm not.) As an overall book in this format it is an easy read, I would say enjoyable except I was dismayed each time I saw an error. This book may lead you to more in-depth and more accurate sources for specific details of Elvis' life and his recorded or filmed works. I did buy this book and I am keeping it. (Recommended in-depth authors: Guralnick--ultimate two-volume biography, Jorgenson--recordings.)

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Complete Idiot's Guide To Elvi

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Understanding the Leningrad Dutch
Valeri Beim
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The Leningrad System of the Dutch Defense is an interesting hybrid of the Dutch and the King's Indian. For many years, it was viewed with some suspicion in view of the slight positional weaknesses created in Black's position. However, in the 1980s dynamic new approaches were introduced by such players as Sergei Dolmatov, Evgeny Bareev, Mikhail Gurevich and especially Vladimir Malaniuk. These players showed how an active approach could compensate for these defects, and offer Black excellent winning chances. Since then, the Leningrad has been a popular and effective opening choice for players of all levels.

A good understanding of the themes of the Leningrad is at least as important as detailed knowledge of its theory. Valeri Beim has a wealth of experience with the Leningrad Dutch and is an accomplished trainer, so is ideally qualified to guide the reader through the twists and turns of this remarkable opening.

Customer Reviews:

Misleading Title.......2004-03-26

One would think that a book whose title contained the word "Understanding" would be full of explanations of the strategic and/or tactical ideas in a given position. This is sadly not so.

This book does have some of those explanations, but not anywhere near as many as one would expect. I read through several chapters, and I found myself not only still lacking understanding of the covered lines, but unimpressed by the book and the opening itself as well (the latter is probably because I lack the understanding I should be getting!). One particular example is "the position is now very sharp, and both sides should be fully aware of the latest theoretical developments." It stops there; gee, I thought I was supposed to be learning something.

On the positive side, the author does cover the critical lines thoroughly. However, the coverage is mostly in variation-by-variation form and wanting in clear explanation. This might be helpful to a strong player who could understand what was going on, but not to the rest of us.

In short, do not buy this book if you are hoping to have your eyes opened to the beauty of the Leningrad Dutch and gain a healthy understanding of it. You will find yourself disappointed [...].

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A first-time collection of the old classics and best new thinking on how to build and manage strategic business relationships.

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