Ten Queens: Portraits of Women of Power

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From the courage and beauty of Esther to the reforming spirit of Catherine the Great, here are essays about ten queens by an author who has been called arguably the best writer of social history for children and adolescents ever. Meltzer, by his own description, is accustomed to presenting history from the bottom up, but he takes a top down approach for these monarchs, revealing the personal and political natures of women who commanded power not because they happened to marry a king but because they ruled in their own right, by themselves. Or if they sat on thrones beside kings, they had as much or more to say about governing than their husbands. Most were, by today's standards, astonishingly young. Many were physically powerful, accomplished women. Some were schooled to rule, others not. But all were ambitious, passionate, and determined to hold power. All were subject to suspicion and envy. And all, in their successes and failures, ideals and compromises, assumptions and privileges, present interesting contrasts with the lives of women today.

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Well laid out book.......2007-04-30

I enjoy reading stories of women from pre-history to modern times so this one intrigued me, even though it was written for younger readers. This was a well laid-out book overviewing queens. Sequentially, it went from oldest to newest and spanned queens from 5th century A.D. to the 1700's. Each were from a different place and culture. This book was well researched and was easy to read. The illustrations were done well, giving it an air of mystery, romance and dignity. It's one that I'll keep on my shelves to reference when I want a quick, easy to read overview.

Vaguely Entertaining...........2004-03-29

(...)"Ten Queens" gives the life story of ten monarchs from diverse time periods and cultures, along with the effects they had on their realms.
The problem with "Queens" is that it reads like a textbook, dryly listing fact after fact. It would be perfect for a research report or biography, as it includes firsthand accounts and scholar's analyses. However, the entertainment quotient is somewhat lacking - as I mentioned before, I could read a textbook and be equally intrigued. However, Mr. Meltzer does manage to portray the personalities of these extraordinary women, and certain passages convey how spectacular their lives must have been.
The illustrations nearly make up for how tedious the text of this tome is. The colorful, barely abstract paintings add an air of fun to the otherwise stringent chapters.

Overall, I suggest "Ten Queens" for those wishing to pen a report/biography on Queen Esther, Cleopatra, Boudicca, Zenobia, Eleanor of Aquitaine, Isabel of Spain, Elizabeth I, Christina of Sweden, Maria Theresa or Catherine the Great, but if you are seeking entertainment, look elsewhere.

Great for little girls.......2002-03-28

I found this book at the library by chance. I was looking for a more books about Queen Elizabeth I. This book is a great introduction to women in history. It is easy enough for my then 8 year old to read for the Texas Reader's club. I am definitely checking it out for my 7 yr to use for her TX Reader's club requirements.

Very, Very Good!!!.......2001-12-13

I checked "Ten Queens" out from my local library to brush up on my reading of some of my favorite historical figures of all time- Cleopatra VII and Eleanor of Acquitaine.
While the book shed great light on two of the most famous women in all of ancient/medieval history, the author also brought to light lesser known queens. All of a sudden, I have a great respect for the fearless Zenobia, the corageous Boudicca, and, of course, the Biblical Esther. He has done an oustanding job of researching all of the queens and presenting them all in a favorable light (though let's not forget Christina's hypocritical ways, Cleopatra's love affairs, and Catherine the Great's promiscuity- for history's sake).
All in all, a great book worth the money.

Broad based overview of Queens makes excellent reading........1998-10-24

My nine year old daughter thoroughly enjoyed this overview of famous women rulers from ancient times to the 18th century.

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This new volume, which draws on an international selection of entries from a great number of countries, testifies to innovation in the planning and management of events, as well as offering professional designers, event managers and the fair-going public a range of visual delights and exhibited inspirations. To research this work, design journalist and insider Conway Lloyd Morgan visited the most significant trade fairs, examining small and large trade fair stands in Detroit, Bologna, Paris, Amsterdam, Basel, Berlin, Munich, Hanover, Frankfurt, Las Vegas, London, Los Angeles, Tokyo, among others.

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Trade Fair Design Annual 2002/2003.......2003-04-29

The focus of this edition of TRADE FAIR DESIGN ANNUAL 2002/2003 is put on stands at international trade shows and on exhibits up to 15 000sq feet. Among the 27 examples are stands for Mercedes Benz by KauffmannTheilig and by American stars in the fair business like Mauk Design for Sony Computers Play Station or Lorenc+Yoo for Sony Ericsson.
Although many of the extraordinary stands displayed come from German designers the book shows that today good exhibit design is also made in the UK and in the United States.
As with most trade fair design books coming from avedition this book shows respect to the great overall design idea, presented in sumptuous king size pictures, ... an impression that is backed by the total appearance of the book.
The book consists of five chapters, showing fair stands for transportation, life style, b2b, communication and out of the hall. The design ideas are commented in typically English twinkle toed text, which comes from the London Journalist Conway Lloyd Morgan.

Another new book on the design of stands for fairs and trade shows comes from the German interior design publicist Ingrid Wenz-Gahler and - in total contrast to the book by Conway Lloyd Morgan - concentrates on SMALL stands.
In spite of its English title BIG IDEAS FOR SMALL STANDS the publisher abstained from an English translation - very unusual for books by Ingrid Wenz-Gahler - so you will have to order the book via friends in Europe through amazon.de.
Corresponding with its subtitle - Success with Small Stands - this book concentrates on the 90 percent of all stands for fairs and trade shows which are smaller than 250sq feet. The book shows 66 examples of stands from almost all sectors of business, presented with numerous photos, floor plans and their design and marketing concept. - A guidebook for all those marketing people or designers who are responsible for their companies or their clients performance at a trade show. Although the stands are small many of them have been conceived by stars in this business such as Fabio Novembre, Simone Micheli, Stefan Zwicky, Jordan Mozer or Lorenc+Yoo.

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This comprehensive guide is the key to getting you work published. It gives you more useful market information than any other reference, whether you want to write young adult novels or illustrate picture books.

You'll find informmation on hundreds of book publishers, magazines, and play publishers, plus other exciting opportunities, including markets for young writers. Each entry includes up-to-date contact names submission guidelines, pay rates, Websites, email addresses, phone numbers and more.

You'll also find articles and interviews featuring a who's who of children's writers and illustrators. Plus, you get invaluable information on organizations, workshops, clubs, conferences and contests that can boost your creative ablilities as well as your career.

Customer Reviews:

Great Resource.......2007-03-14

This book is a great all around resource for anyone who wants to learn more about writing and illustrating children's books. The answers to your questions are here.

Accurate, Complete and Up-To-Date Info.......2004-01-23

The ultimate guide to getting your manuscripts and illustrations for the children's market published is back with over 1,000 editors, agents and art directors. Contract terms, tips for breaking in, current needs for both fiction and nonfiction and contact info for writers and illustrators give you the edge in actively pursue your career in the industry.

Everyone can benefit from the articles jam-packed into this year's edition. All aspects of the business are covered, with topics such as:

* The Business of Writing & Illustrating
* Can an Unagented, Unknown Writer Get Published? Editors Sound Off
* Get Noticed: An Illustrator's Guide to Self-promotion
* Writing Through Rejection
* Money Matters: Payment for Authors and Illustrators

Writers and illustrators new to the publishing world will not only enjoy the articles but also the in-depth interviews with newcomers to children's publishing. And no matter what your experience, there are over 200 pages of market listings to help you seek out the right opportunity for you. Writer's Digest Books updates this guide every year to bring you the very latest information every children's writer and illustrator needs to stay ahead of the publishing game.

No more excuses! This is your one and only resource for seeking out markets for your work. Everything you need to get published, including publishing house listings, magazines, greeting cards, contests and more, is right at your fingertips.

The best children's publishing market guide, as usual.......2004-01-02

I'm a children's book editor, and run a web site called "The Purple Crayon," where I review this book in detail. Here are some excerpts from that review:

Children's Writer's and Illustrator's Market has established itself as an inexpensive "yellow pages" of children's publishing for authors and illustrators in the United States.... This year's edition seems to me to be at least as good as its predecessors.

As usual, the core of CWIM is the Markets section, which includes listings of publishers of books, magazines, greeting cards/puzzles/games, and plays, with a special sub-category for young writers and illustrators. The Book Publishers part is just over 100 pages long, as it was last year, with short profiles of 9 "insiders" (writers, illustrators, editors) interspersed throughout. This year, a sub-section of Canadian and International book publishers has been added.... The magazine section is also quite sizable.

Before the Markets section come 19 articles, of which the first four--"Just Getting Started?", "How to Use This Book...," "Before Your First Sale," and "The Business of Writing and Illustrating"--appear every year. The remaining articles cover a wide variety of subjects, such as writing query letters, how to deal with rejection, whether unknown and unagented authors can get published, and self-promotion for illustrators. Two I particularly enjoyed--though everyone will have their own favorites--were "Writing Through Rejections: Advice from Jane Yolen & Vivian Van Velde," and "When Size Matters: The Synopsis...."

After the Markets section come a variety of materials in the Resources: listings of agents and art reps; organizations, conferences, and workshops; book, magazine, and web resources; a glossary; and a useful index to the publisher listings, which enables you to find publishers by age level or subject.

Comments: As I have said before about CWIM (this quotation actually appeared on the cover of their 2003 edition): "You need a market guide with detailed information you can't find elsewhere. This book is the best available." CWIM remains the leading market guide for children's writers and illustrators with the 2004 edition. All active US children's writers and illustrators should get this guide, and should strongly consider buying a new edition every year. Yes, you could gather much of the information you'll find in it on your own, through diligent searches online, phone calls, and guideline and catalog requests to publishers. But the time spent doing that is time lost from your real work.

What an amazing resource for children's writers!.......2003-11-20

I knew that there was a lot to learn when trying to get my first children's book published and I couldn't have found a more complete source in one book. There are pointers and advice given by many published authors. There is a market section where all the publishing houses are listed along with their contact information, what types of books they publish, web addresses, submission requirements and any other relevant information for each specific company. This is an invaluable book for any aspiring children's author.

ADVERTISING ANNUAL 2004 (Graphis Advertising Annual)

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1400 Gardens with complete information

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Peter King
Manufacturer: Frances Lincoln
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The Good Gardens Guide is an exceptional resource for travelers with an interest in gardens. Not only is it the most comprehensive guide on the market, with coverage of over 1,000 gardens in Britain, Ireland, and northwestern Europe, but it is also the only guide offering a detailed assessment of the quality of each garden. Every entry is pinpointed on a country road map and includes complete information on location, admission, opening times, and facilities, plus a description of the garden that highlights its best season and points of special interest. Additionally, each garden is carefully rated on its merits. And for those who would like to stay awhile, there is also a listing of hotels with fine gardens.

Customer Reviews:

1400 Gardens with complete information.......2003-10-19

I bought this book used from Amazon. Wow. If you are looking for a guidebook for gardens in the UK this is it. NOT a picture book. Organized for easy use. Maps for each county keyed to property descriptions. Good descriptions with hours, entrance fees and features for each garden. 648 Wonderful pages. If you LOVE gardens and want to know where to go you won't be sorry with this book.

Print Regional Design Annual 2004 (Print Regional Design Annual)

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American Corporate Identity 2004 (American Corporate Identity)

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This invaluable annual once again presents the very best work of the nation's leading design firms. These groundbreaking designs are organized into seven categories: logos, complete identity programs, corporate identity manuals, letterhead designs, package designs, signage and environmental graphics, and corporate brochures. Over the years, many trendsetting styles have first appeared in this series. An essential resource, this reference should be close at hand on every corporate identity designer's bookshelf.

Architecture In The Netherlands, Yearbook 2003-2004 (Architecture in the Netherlands Yearbook)

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Good projects

Architecture In The Netherlands, Yearbook 2003-2004 (Architecture in the Netherlands Yearbook)
Piet Vollaard
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Architecture In The Netherlands: Yearbook 2004-2005 (Architecture in the Netherlands Yearbook)
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ASIN: 9056623702
Release Date: 2004-08-02

Book Description

The current edition of Architecture in the Netherlands once again presents a selection of the past year's most remarkable architecture from northern Europe. More than 30 projects realized in 2003 are highlighted alongside photographic illustrations and plans. Selected designs include work by 2012 Architecten, de Architecten Cie., AAS Architecten, AS Architecten, Wiel Arets, Borren Staalenhoef, CePeZed, Claus en Kaan, Karelse van der Meer, KCAP, MVRDV, Neutelings Riedijk, NL Architects, OMA, Onix, Christian Rapp, Soeters Van Eldonk Ponec, Joost Swarte/Mecanoo Architects, and Rena van Zuuk. The yearbook includes four essays by the editors and a round-up of the most important prizes, competitions, exhibitions, and publications over the past year. An indispensable reference guide for those who follow the field of cutting-edge architecture.

Customer Reviews:

Good projects.......2007-05-13

The book has good projects I have not seen published in other places. The cover project is astonishing.

Architecture In The Netherlands: Yearbook 2004-2005 (Architecture in the Netherlands Yearbook)

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ASIN: 905662430X
Release Date: 2005-08-15

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This popular series once again presents a selection of the past year's most remarkable architecture projects realized on Dutch soil. Alongside more than 30 projects by internationally renowned firms and designers such as Santiago Calatrava, Herman Hertzberger, MVRDV, OMA, and UN Studio, the editors explore through four detailed essays a broad representation of various currents, design strategies, building types, and topical themes that have recently defined Dutch and international architectural practices. Also included is an overview of 2004's most important prizes, competitions, exhibitions, and publications.

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