Finally! Knitting books that you can take with you! Although I have only been knitting for a short time, I was able to use this book to make a gift for my mother. The directions are clear, the pictures are great. A must-have for the travelling knitter.

This is the first of the Vogue on the Go books that I purchased, and I was impressed with it and with the rest of this series as I continued to purchase them. This has a wonderful range of simple, basic projects that would be lovely for the home or for gifts.

This book, like Vogue's sock book, is the perfect size to carry along. It has a lot of creative pillow ideas, pictures for each project and clear instructions. I think that I'm addicted to the new "Vogue Knitting on the Go" series.

If you like books that have a lot of humiliation in them you will like Malcolm in the Middle Book of Water Park by Mason and Panko. I like the authors, because they know what a kids life is like. And I think you will like this author as well as the book.
This book has a lot of revenge and screaming in it as well. Ever since Malcolm's brother Reese brought something embarrassing that Malcolm needs, but left home on purpose. Nothing but chaos has been happening.
That is why I recommend you read this book, and stick with these authors. And if you like this book, you should try other Malcolm in the Middle books.

I read the book Malcolm in the Middle, Water Park.

Malcolm and his family have planned a road trip to Wavetown USA. Malcolm's little brother, Dewey has an ear infection and has to stay with a baby-sitter.

Now let me tell you something about baby-sitters. For this family, they are scarce! Malcolm and his older brother Reese once locked one in a closet. It has been nearly impossible to get one since.

At Wavetown USA, Reese and Malcolm had problems of their own. Malcolm got chased to the top of the line of "the Liqidator" water slide, the most terrifing slide with its twists of black.

Meanwhile, back at home, Dewey is having his own share of bizare adventures. He has fun chasing balloons, getting to know a thief, earning money, and riding with "Santa" biker.

If you like comedy, get ready for the best vacation you have ever had with the zaniest family ever!

I just finished this book and I thought it was really funny. Reese is dumb but funny too. I was cracking up! If you like the show then you'll love the book.

This is what I thought of the book. I thought it was a good book, it was interesting to read. Basically, the book was about Malcolm's plans and his murder. He went to jail when he was young then became a Muslim. He eventually broke away from the Muslims and started his own movement. The police didn't like Malcolm or his organization of Negroes. He thought blacks and whites should be seperated. Unlike Martin Luther King, he believed in the violent approach. He was killed in a ballroom. The author wants to know the reason the police didn't look further into the investigation. That's what the book is written about.

This book combines on the spot reporting of the murder of Malcolm X that exposes the flaws in the NYPD's claims about the murder with a look back at the murder taken after COINTELPRO, the FBI's campaign against the civil rights, antiwar, and other progressive movements which included following and disrupting the life of Malcolm X. This is combined with political defense of Malcolm's ideas and his course of struggle in the time after he broke with the Muslims. For those who think the NYPD and the FBI are heroes, and who think that the US government should not be feared in regard to protecting the civil liberties of people in struggle, this is the book to read!

I found this book to be a wonderful addition to my library. It is truly a feast for lovers of literature. I have only one dissenting comment. Why the omission of Gore Vidal? With the inclusion of Norman Mailer, surely this omission is an oversight and not calculated. Overall, though, a marvelous book.

An A to Z comprehensive guide through the long road of Literature.Almost everything about books and authors were covered in this atlas. From Austen to Zweig.Categorized into various notable sections.Namely,The Middle Ages and The Renaissance, The Age of Reason, The Romantics,The Age of Industrialism and Empire, The Age of Realism, The Modern World,After the 2nd World War and the World Today. Each part were comprehensively arranged and illustrated with famous examples and represented by the authors from that era. It covered almost all the important events and people in Literature. I enjoyed this atlas because each part was unique yet vitally contributed to the whole. It's handy to get all these Literary information compressed into a single book. It also gave a brief biographies of authors and showed their birthplace and journeys through their life and their famous works and contributions to the society. Well-done with great pictures and informative maps,notes,facts and figures. It showed the trends of Literary world and how it shaped our lives and affected our thoughts.

Last year, I bought both Hillier's BOOK OF CONTAINER GARDENING and David Joyce's book THE COMPLETE CONTAINER GARDEN. Joyce's book is a Reader's Digest book. RD distills a lot of information in a small space (i.e. the Time-Warner of gardening), however, RD books are never as well developed or thorough as those by Rodale. Joyce and Hillier both hit the high points, although Joyce's book contains over 500 color photographs, many dealing with color arrangements which I found visually appealing. Joyce's book is practical and could serve as a coffe table book. Hillier's book is funtional and not as visually appealing to me.

Both books contain discussions of containers, plant stock and construction methods. Neither book provides enough information about the pitfalls of container gardening including the synergistic effects of plants. Other pitfalls include moisture requirements--what happens when moisture loving stock are mixed with plants that can withstand a bit of neglect. Light requirements are also an issue--petunias don't do well in the same locations as impatients. Joyce provides a climate-zone growing information and a short section on overwintering. Neither provides a great deal of information about what will survive which conditions. Joyce includes some information about annuals, but deals with perennial stock more than Hillier.

Hillier's book is a less complex and will appeal to those just beginning to make container arrangements for balconies and other small areas. I gave Hillier's book to my daughter who is beginning her gardening career, and kept Joyce's book for my self as I am ready to experiment a bit with longer term arrangements (cacti/succulent, topiary, bulbs).

Malcom Hillier's book is lovely to look at, full of creative ideas...and best of all, is a step-by-step guide to duplicating his creations! For each container garden illustrated, Hillier addresses its needs relative to soil, light and water. He also gives detailed information about each plant used, and tells how many of each plant was used in the arrangement. He leaves nothing to chance for the beginner!

A must-have for both the seasoned container gardner and the total novice.

"Burial Ground" by Malcolm Shuman is a fun mytstery novel filled with several plot twists that can keep you guessing up to the last few pages. It has many true historical elements and anyone familiar with the area around Baton Rouge and the Felicianas will appreciate the accurate descriptions. It also has a view into the native Indians of the area - their past and somewhat confusing future.

What a fun read! Malcolm Shuman has given us a very human, likable hero in Alan Graham, a contract archaeologist. Chosing this profession makes for some interesting plots. With this profession one can't always assume who are the good guys. Mr. Shuman has given us a very good history back ground with a good murder mystery. Lots of twist and turns and good resolution. The supporting cast is fun too. I only wish that Mr. Shuman would explore David more, he seems like a nice friend to Alan. Good romantic conflict with the new contract archaeologist on the block, P. E. Courtney. There are some really fun stuff that goes on between P.E. and Alan. Well worth the time to read this book. Start with the this one and travel along with our heroes and Mr. Shuman. I really enjoyed reading this book. Hope you do too!

This book is wonderful. Editor of Punch, a member of British intelligence during the 2nd World War, a correspondent in Russia under Stalin for the Manchester Guardian, the man who introduced the world to Mother Teresa - Muggeridge was a fascinating and many-faceted man. He writes with an insight into the value of that which is eternal as only a man at the end of his time can.

For those who don't know, Muggeridge was a British journalist - editor of Punch, television journalist, etc. He was raised among some of the most "forward thinking" (an ironic phrase) socialist minded, trendy (naturist, vegetarian, etc.) people in London - very much a Fabian set. In his 30s, after he had been a policeman in India and a journalist in the U.S.S.R., he underwent an awakening to the fraud in much of the "progressive thinking" with which he had been inculcated and by which was completely adopted by all his right-thinking journalistic and political circles. He underwent a religious conversion to a high Anglican church (I think - or is it Catholic?) belief - it was later he who publicized Mother Theresa to the world. He is quite moving in describing his religious beliefs and is among the finest prose writers I've ever read - shockingly out of synch with secular modern ideas, and truly an original. He's terribly funny in his tales of the absurdity of Emperor without Clothes leaders and thinkers of the 20th century - particularly those who believe that collective policies by governments can improve mankind. He is as humorously cynical about man and his pathetic attempts to "improve himself" as anyone you'll ever read. He is also truly a fantastic prose writer - these two successive volumes in one are beautifully written and moving.

When I was originally assigned this book in my Western Civ class, I was fully prepared for this to be another uninteresting book that the professor for some reason was going to make us read. My assumption was completely incorrect however. Not only was Debord's book easy to read, but also it was incredibly interesting. His point of view is especially interesting to any American I believe because of his French viewpoint. It is an excellent experience for any American to interact with other countries and their cultures, and though I am not much of a French fan, Debord does it right.

He begins by outlining three basic spectacles that are found and then dives completely into the integrated spectacle, a French/Italian model of ideology that differed from Russian/German and American models. Though not even one hundred pages in length, the pages pack an impressive punch that no reader can deny. In order to understand what I am speaking about, you should do yourself a favor and grab a copy of Debord's work. You do not have to agree with what he is saying to gain from the experience.

The book at first seems a slip down a few notches from S.O.T.S. because it is shorter and Debord seems a lot less interested in his topic, or getting us interested in his topic. Who can blame him?

But the brevity of the book makes sense when you realize this--RE: the spectacle, 1) see S.O.T.S. 2) take a look around you from your reading chair 3) ask, what are the few changes in 20 years? 4) write a brief and get back to lived experience.

Some highlights:

The integrated spectacle combines the diffuse, subtle domination of that system which goes by the label "liberal democracy" with tactics practiced by the concentrated, dictatorial mode of the spectacle in past communisms and facsisms. Which means: today, the rulers of the integrated spectacle dictate/script the appearance of an ever-unfolding narrative/fantasy of liberal democracy, complete with all the nitty-gritty details, plot twists and turns, shocking surprises, and pleasant mysteries at which to gawk and gasp and coo. Caravaggio would be jealous of such veristic, theatrical bravado! But what is really happening is something else altogether, hidden behind the misinformation and unverifiable information in the spectacle.

Terrorism is the invented enemy of the perfected, integrated, yet fragile spectacle, which needs an external enemy, seemingly worse than itself, in order to look good and survive by comparison.

Secrecy is everywhere and yet we accept it in passing (our state of alienation conditions us to know nothing about too much anyway, so secrecy seems natural, almost a relief from concern). Is anyone asking: Do we need to know anything more than what we are told by the spectacle? Is is even possible to know more?

".....Eddieeeee, anoootherrr drinkkkkk!!!...."

Experts do our thinking for us, or at least we are not given enough information in a condition of generalized secrecy to make up our own minds. Experts are intercessors, like priests of old, who stand between us and the spectacular governments with their ultimate knowledge of what's really up in the universe. And we must respond to their statements, which can be lies or truths (but we'll never know), with FAITH, since government usurps the position formerly held by God.

Finally, the integrated spectacle has made a whole new method of government possible. Debord wonders if the rulers of the spectacle have yet to realize what they can do with their new spectacular tools? Will the possiblilites become apparent in a flash of lightening?

How will we spectators know if and when this has occured?

One of the patterns (a gorgeous lace knit design at the end) is FULL of errors. Very frustrating to work with. Other than that, the humpty dumpty pattern is absolutely gorgeous...but impractical as the gorgeous pattern is hidden when the baby wears it. Looks good, but makes all the effort rather wasted. I'm converting the basic pattern design into a pillow or diaper bag side. Much more useful and shows off the design to its fullest.

Biggest complaint? While the tiny books are handy, they quickly fall apart and the pages slip and slide all over the place. I've had to clamp mine together with various contraptions. This is my second of the series and both have fallen apart after using only one pattern in each. Bind them better Vogue.

I just received this book today, and I couldn't be more pleased. I own two other Vogue On The Go books, and this one is probably going to be my favorite. Not only does it contain sweaters and blankets, but a diaper bag, stuffed blocks, a doll, and many other surprises. I have read it cover to cover and can't wait to start my first project. Great for beginning and experienced knitters. (I am probably intermediate/experienced).

I am still in the process of taking my first knitting class - and have started working on a sweater from this book - I have found the directions easy to follow (even for a novice!) and the completed projects are adorable! I can't wait to get started on the next project!

This chunky book is so cute, but, not exactly for the beginner knitter.
Having helped my daughter with her very first sweater project [we each knitted the Back-Buttoned Top]. Had she been on her own, I do not think she would have ended up with a sweater. As an experienced knitter, I can follow where the pattern might be going. I wish that more space would be used for type, making the instructions easier to read. I'd like to see the text delineated better. The finishing instructions leave something to be desired.
She substituted Reynolds Allagash for the yarn Karabella Softig in her sweater. I used 2 stands of Reynolds Eternity.

I have the attention span of a gnat as far as knitting projects are concerned. Given that, I reckon this book is probably the best how-to book I've bought all year. It's affordable, beautifully put together, extremely fun, full of projects that I've either made or am about to, and an extremely portable size to boot.
What's not to like? Buy it. You'll love it, expecially if you're a beginner.

Fabulous, fun, and fast. This book has it all. I was amazed at the variety of projects - sweaters, one suitable for your favorite guy (or for you!), a wrap, and my personal fave, the cabled cashmere hat.

Knitting with bulky yarns is, by definition, fast... but the results are not always fabulous. Unfortunately, many of them scream "THIS WAS EASY TO KNIT!" However, this book is a breath of fresh air. The sleeveless turtlenecks, for example, are sleek and fashionable due to Mari Lynn Patrick's famed shaping techniques and yarn choices. These designs will work up quickly, but look lovely. They will be fun to knit for both beginners and more experienced knitters.

Similarly, you'll find some fun stitchwork and colorwork in many of the other projects, including the cashmere hat, and an argyle vest. You're sure to finish these projects in a minimum of time, but everyone will think you slaved over them.

I would recommend this book to anyone, especially those who are looking to experiment with some of the new Chunky-weight yarns.

As always, this latest edition to the On the Go series is portable, well-designed, with easy to follow charts and instructions.