Customer Reviews:
Complete & accurate.......2004-07-29
This is a great book written by experts who have been involved with the breed for decades. This book was a project by the Dalmatian Club of America (DCA), which has been the breed's AKC national parent club since 1905. No stone was left unturned when covering the true nature and essence of the Dalmatian. The book is a large, attractive volume that covers every topic you can think of related to Dals. The book was written in the late '90s & the DCA staff went to great lenghts to get first-hand scientific research rather than just relaying old, outdated thoughts. Absolutely the best book available for all people who love Dalmatians!
A library treasure and a "must have" to own a dalmation!.......1999-12-13
The book is reasonably comprehensive. The authors have included the dalmation's history, a detail analysis and drawings of judging criteria, and a wonderful section on the animal's nature and traits. Whether you would like to have a friend just to run with, or to own a show dog, this book with it's plentiful color photographs and illustrations is a "must"!
A fabulous, exhaustive, must-have guide to Dalmatians!.......1998-06-24
This book is worth every penny--and much more! The authors have put together an excellent reference on every topic pertaining to Dalmatians: important kennels and breeders organized by era; health peculiarities of the Dalmatian; showing (including tracking, road trials, obedience, agility and conformation); the history of the Dalmatian Club of America; how to choose a puppy (and whether a Dalmatian is right for you)--and all beautifully and lavishly illustrated with color photographs. This is a definitive guide to the breed.
Customer Reviews:
Fun for Power Ranger Fans.......2007-04-11
My grandsons LOVE these books. What a wonderful surprise to get much more than you expect! Wish there were another edition available.
A must have for all Power Ranger fans!.......2007-01-09
If you have a Power Ranger fanatic in your household then you should buy this book! This book has captivated my five year old for hours on end. Holding a five year old's attention for more than five minutes is virtually impossible. This book is a gem!
Son Loves This Book.......2007-01-05
Purchased this for my five year old son. He loves this book. There are lots of stickers and pages to color from seven different seasons.
Power Rangers Ultimate Sticker Book.......2006-07-17
Great Book. My son loved it. It have chapters for every single phase of Power Rangers.
Customer Reviews:
Rich visual guide to Croatia's cultural, natural, and historic heritage.......2006-09-23
I took three guides on a three week trip to Croatia in 2006: Lonely Planet, Bradt's, and this one. I used the first two to learn about where to stay and eat. I used the Knopf guide to truly learn about Croatia's amazing natural and cultural offerings.
The authors cover in much greater depth the historical, cultural, natural, and archaeological sites of lovely Croatia than any other guide book. It was an invaluable resource for choosing the best places to go and what to see and visit in the country.
The book itself is a pleasure to use. It's gorgeous, well-designed, illustrated, and written. The maps were superb and the most practical and useful of any of my guide books.
The book is as useful on the ground as it is for pre-trip planning and dreaming.
Book Description
Whether you're looking to indulge in the finest cuisine or eat well on a limited budget, stay in the most luxurious hotels or find great deals on hostels and B&Bs, Eyewitness Top 10 Travel Guides provide invaluable information from local experts, all of which will help you discover the best of everything at each destination.
Book Description
TITLE:Star Wars DESCRIPTION:400 pages of coloring.
Customer Reviews:
Great Coloring Book.......2006-04-13
My boys, ages 5 and 7, love Star Wars. This has got to be their favorite coloring book. It has great pictures from all of the movies. Well worth the money!
Book Description
Four classic Disney animal movies feature in this delightful set. Children will love to read the beautifully illustrated storybook as they listen to the CD story. Includes: 101 Dalmatians, Bambi, The Lion King and Dumbo.
Customer Reviews:
A HANDSOME, FINE ADDITION TO ANYBODY'S DISNEY COLLECTION, AND I SAY "THANK GOD" FOR NO "TURN THE PAGE" CHIMES.......2007-10-08
I know these Disney Storybook CD Combo items are "intended for Children", but you can buy and enjoy them for yourself even if you don't have kids. I don't have kids. I'm just a Disney fan. I'm sick to death of customers complaning that these items do not have chimes so their kids know when to turn the page. I'm an adult Disney fan who purchases these items for a variety of different reasons and uses. I download the CDS into my computer.
I find the chimes annoying! They almost ruin several projects I've used these books/CDS for; so I, for one, say "THANK GOD THE CHIMES ARE ABSENT HERE!" I'm only deducting one star here because it is EXTREMELY DIFFICULT to remove the CD from the book. I almost ruined the beautiful book cover getting the CD out! I put the CD in a separate Jewel Case Box.
The book is a beautifully illustrated, sturdy, handsome (another "THANK GOD!") Hard-Cover. The CD narrator is professional enough, but I wish a narrator AND voice actors had been used for the characters; as a similar Disney book and CD Series, also available on Amazon, does. This Book and CD features "BAMBI," "DUMBO", "THE LION KING", and
"101 DALMATIONS."
This review holds true for the purple "DISNEY PRINCESS CD STORYBOOK" which features "BEAUTY AND THE BEAST", "THE LITTLE MERMAID", "CINDERELLA", and "SNOW WHITE AND THE SEVEN DWARFS." Both the DISNEY ANIMALS/DISNEY PRINCESS CD STORYBOOK" sets are very affordably priced here on Amazon.
Great for Bedtime.......2007-02-10
These books have great illistrations and a plesant voice reading the story. I ordered this for my 4 year old and the only problem is that it doesn't have a signal to turn the pages. It will be a great when she is ready to learn to read. It is also great for bedtime, we put the cd on and let her fall asleep to the story. She love this. I would totally recommend this product.
Rebecca, Colorado.......2006-08-24
Do NOT buy this book if your child cannot read. There is no cue to turn the page. Why would a company make such a ridiculous item? Who do they think is buying these books? We buy them because our children can't read.
Read Along But No Help on when to Turn the Page.......2006-03-27
Isn't the idea behind a read along to help pre & early readers learn? There is no tone or anything indicating when to turn the page. This is very frustrating for my son who just turned 4 and received this as a birthday gift. Generally he loves these books. They are a great quiet time activity that he can do alone and they foster early reading skills. BUT...without helping him know when to turn the page it isn't any help at all, and he needs constant help. We do a lot of reading together, however, I intended this to be something he could do on his own. A BIG disappointment for both of us!
Wonderful!.......2005-07-01
I think this CD storybook is wonderful. The pictures in this storybook are beautiful too. I love this, and I think every child and people in all ages will love this!!!
Book Description
TITLE:Elmo Loves You DESCRIPTION:Brand new Sesame Street Title. Focused on learning objectives, featuring the MOST popular Sesame Street Characters.
Customer Reviews:
Too cute.......2007-09-26
I actually got this book as one of my Pampers rewards, but am now purchasing it for friends. My 5-month old loves this book and everytime we get to the part where it says "Elmo loves you", she gets a little squeeze from mom.
The rhymes are perfect for using momease and the pictures provide ample ideas for additional commentary when she grabs the book and won't let me turn the page.
elmo loves you book.......2007-09-23
My little boy loves this book. It is small and great to pack around in his diaper bag.
Who doesn't love Elmo?.......2007-09-12
My 11.5 month old daughter has had this book for several months now and she loves "reading" it by herself, turning the pages and looking at all the pictures. It is a perfect size for her little hands. When she gets older maybe she'll let me read it to her, but for now she wants it all to herself.
My son's first literary obsession.......2007-09-11
My son read this board book until it fell apart (and that takes some doing) and we had to get another. It's more fun to read aloud than some books for infants/toddlers.
O.K. Nothing great here........2007-07-30
Our 16 month old, who loves Elmo, doesn't like this book too much. It's just o.k.
Book Description
Quirky, attractive knitted flowers, fringes, lattice edgings, and other embellishments can add style and flair to handmade knitted garments, store bought sweaters, household items, and more. This book contains hundreds of ideas and instructions for using knitted appliqus, borders, cords, embroidery, and enhancements such as fringes, tassels, pompoms, and ties.
Customer Reviews:
Nicky Epstein's Knitted Embellishments.......2007-05-13
Inspirational with step by step instructions. A must have for the knitter that just loves to knit,this book will have you doing so much more. Wonderful use of knitted cords, great edges, fringes, tassel and emroidery stitches. You will always add that special touch to your knitting. Thank you Nicky for sharing.
Worth the price.......2007-04-11
I have Ms Epstein's other books,Knitting Over The Edge: Unique Ribs, Cords, Appliques, Colors, Nouveau: The Second Essential Collection of Decorative Borders which I enjoyed and Knitting Beyond the Edge: Cuffs and Collars*Necklines*Hems*Closures - The Essential Collection of Decorative Finishes about which I was somewhat less enthused. I decided to get this book, because I was looking for ideas for embelishments, and there it was: "Embellishments," just what I was looking for, so I got it.
I think some of the appliqués are quite imaginative, particularly some of the leaves and pieced flower designs as well as many of the knitted cord appliqué designs, like the Celtic knots and most of the closures in the last few pages of the book. (I do love "frogs.") I will certainly try the technique myself.
The appliqué cord technique was also used effectively for faux cables, and although I enjoy tackling a complex cable from time to time as an exercise, I could see the appliqué system for cables as a very effective way of getting a project completed. It would also allow one to experiment with a design to decide what type of cable looks best on a completed sweater, and just where on the sweater it will most enhance the wearer--and all this without having to rip apart the sweater and do it over again!
The integration of beading into some of the edgings was also interesting and not something I would have thought of myself, because I'm not (yet) a beader. I could imagine the technique making something very special from something quite simple. However some of the designs for heavily beaded tassels seem just way too over the top.
I also like the way cross stitch and embroidery in flosses or yarns could be added to a finished sweater to give the piece the look of fairisle, intarsia, entrelac, and tapestry without the bulk and carryovers that occur with the first two.
I am not, however, a great fan of "bobbles" or raised edgings. I enjoy the technique of the former for its cleverness, and have added bobbles to things like purses, but they tend to make knitted and crocheted products look bulky and awkward in places that should probably not be emphasized on some individuals. (My figure, for instance, is bulky and awkward enough thank you.) Maybe on a very slim person, but definitely not a decorative technique I'd use for the more "mature" shape.
The designs are well illustrated and enlarged enough for the reader to see the techniques displayed. The author uses the method of charted instructions, which I usually find somewhat difficult to follow but which I can see as very useful for visualizing the finished product and its construction.
Most of my objections, though valid from my own perspective, might not be true of others. Maybe one likes heavily beaded tassles, maybe someone else enjoys bobbles. As one of the other reviewers notes; there's something for everyone in this book.
All in all a book well worth the price to add to ones craft library.
A Little Something for Everyone.......2007-02-10
I know, I know: "don't judge a book by its cover." But that is exactly why I had passed on this instructional before. The cover - which doesn't invite anyone to even pick up this book - is an awful diversion from the quality of information found here. Apparently, Epstein found an new editor or photographer to give her current works much, much more visual appeal.
Recently, I bought this and was surprised at what I found. This book is a great place to start! It's actually the 'Cliff Notes' to Epstein's other works - a springboard into the 'Edge' series. I have not bought any of the "Edge" series, only because they seem overwhelming and I didn't think I would actually use them (at least at this point in my knitting life). There is enough variation in patterns, ideas, and techniques to challenge and inspire anyone! This skimmed version is a great place to start. I'm encouraged to pick up her other books and reweigh their value in my knitting library.
Great BOOK!.......2007-01-16
My cut and sew knitwear professor recommended this book to me because it clearly illustrates every step to the knit embellishments. I really love the book and frequently refer to it when I need help coming up with a good idea to improve knit garments. I would recommend this book to a pro or an amatuer because it is really simple to follow along.
One of the best in it's field .......2006-03-01
This book is one of the best in it's filed --at least of the ones that I have seen. I am a great Nicky Epstein fan, because she is so thorough and knows her stuff. You can find a ton of inspiration to embellish and improve your knitted pieces, or any other garment, bag, hat, pillow, toy, etc., for that matter, as the embellishments shown will be wonderful to personalize any item you wish to "treat". The instructions are precise and detailed enough for any but the novice knitter, without being too lengthy. The pictures give you a clear impression of what your result will be. I am glad to have bought this book.
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