Fashion in Costume 1200-2000 is an old classic catalog of western costume updated to 2000 in this paperback second edition. This detailed fashion survey contains a wealth of information valuable to costume researchers and designers and illustrators, and theatre workers and fashion historians. Over 800 line drawings illustrate the nine chapters which each cover a historical period. Incredible detailed information about underwear, accessories, jewelry, shoes, and hairstyles is included. An example of the 1980's-90's fashion era is a series of sketches of Diana, Princess of Wales in several outfits (p. 249). As in the previous edition, all is meticulously researched and presented. This reviewer has made good use of the previous edition in a second career as community theatre costume designer. I look forward to using this valuable and much needed updating of a classic costume reference.

Nancy Lorraine Reviewer

This book covers the largest time period in fashion history available today. Although the author limited herself to one book, the amount of information that is packed into this book is absolutely wonderful for anyone interested in costuming. Not only is politcal history covered, trival facts and those who influenced fashion are described in concise detail. Most helpful are the sketches on nearly every other page, which show details of full outfits and variations of certain garments. Diagrams of how to tie men's ties and special period collars are extremely useful. Men, women, children, underwear, shoes, accessories - this book covers it all.

Financial Custody: You, Your Money, And Divorce by Certified Divorce Planner Joan Coullahan and Certified Financial Planner and Chartered Financial Consultant Sue van der Linden is an absolute "must-read" for anyone undergoing or about to undertake a divorce. Chapters cover the basics of legal procedures, the importance of getting organized, child support and alimony, negotiation and settlement, and much, much more. Written by experienced professionals in clear, accessible language accessible to the non-specialist general reader, Financial Custody is crucial, recommended reading for anyone who doesn't want to end their divorce flat broke.

As Joan and Sue point out, divorce is seen a primarily a legal process. In my opinion, that is because the attorneys have the strongest union which services divorcing couples. But as Certified Financial Planners, these dedicated professionals have shared a new perspective on how to approach the emotionally and financially difficult transition of dissolving a marriage. This book is not a "do it yourself" divorce kit, but instead helps couples be good consumers of divorce advice from a variety of professionals and prepares them for the decisions ahead. These concepts are covered in the first half of the book. The second half discusses practical financial planning advice that newly divorced individuals will need to consider, especially if their new "ex" was the financial manager in the marriage. As a financial counselor, I have always helped my clients look for solutions that will preserve their marriages, if at all possible, because divorce is never cheap. But when it is inevitable, this book will save them thousands of dollars as they reduce their dependence on expensive legal proceedings and make good financial choices that attorneys may never advise....

I bought this for my 6 year old. She loves to read and really loves to write stories. She can use this book, but it will also grow with her. She should benefit from this one for several years. In the meantime, we have a lot of fun as she's learning "what another word for___?"

This is the best young Thesaurus we have found. It's organized similar to "the big boys" and is easy to read and use.

This book helped prepare for the new experience of owning a Flat Coated Retriever. The book was very helpful, and after four years I still refer to it. This book also has many wonderful photos of these beautiful dogs. A great choice of any Flat Coat owner.

Highlights this versatile, dynamic breed as a top-class gun dog, popular show dog, and affectionate companion animal. Great photos. 160 pp. / 60 photos / HWL-1996

A wonderful book with an assortment of recipes that will delight the palate and take you through a journey of the people of Jerusalem. Judy Stacey Goldman is a wonderful guide and Joan Nathan is a wonderful cook - together they created a lovely little gem! Highly recommended.

A wonderful book showing the diversity of Israel with a number of wonderful international recipes while giving you a flavor of the city at the same time. Wonderful to read and to cook from. Bravo Judy Stacey Goldman and Joan Nathan

Joan Sjuts Waldman's Flower Patterns provides patterns to applique, paint or embroider, and will prove inviting to quilters seeking flower foundations. An excellent guides, ideal for quilters at all levels of experience.

A great new way to create a beautiful quilt if someone doesn't like to applique with templates. The results are truly different, but very easy to achieve. I would recommend this book to my friends. I just checked it out at the local library last night and am ready to purchase it.

Team mates of the author of this book helped my flyball team during our first flyball tournament. Their tips and suggestions helped us a great deal. I bought the book and it continued to help us learn even after the tournament.

Flyball is fun! You and your dog will love it together...and in the company of others who really enjoy their time with their pets. Team spirit, and rules allowing all dogs a fair chance no matter their height, make this an activity that is just right for many. Joan has carefully developed this "how to" book so that you will know what to expect, what to aim towards, and how to become part of a winning team.

This book is simply one of the most beautiful books I have ever read. The photographs are breathtaking. Each line of the poem is complemented with Scripture. I was facing a very dark period in my life and this book gave me the light to see that indeed God is always with us.

Learning the meaning behind the poem shows a new light on it and goes to show that God does work in miraculous ways. Margaret Fishbone Powers' story is remarkable and she truly is deserving of the credit for the poem.

Thich Nhat Hanh has updated the traditional Buddhist precepts in this book. His version goes beyond "do not kill," for example, to be mindful of that we might be killing inadvertently. He makes us aware of the broadness of the precepts and thus encourages us to be more mindful. If we are not mindful, we break the precepts. Therefore, he calls them Mindfulness Trainings. Thay's approach frames the precepts in a way that is helpful in our daily life. He makes them relevant.

In a world of deceit, excess, killing, lying and stealing, the present moment works with faith FOR A FUTURE TO BE POSSIBLE by enlightenment from the Buddha, the practice of love and understanding, and ever bigger and greater numbers of communities seeking wisdom, harmony and awareness. Art and meditation send energy into cell nutrition and nervous system health. Mindfulness teaches respect for all life, generosity, responsibility, careful speech and healthy diet for concentration and insight. Nobel Prize winner Thich Nhat Hanh's book is a beautifully reader-friendly steppingstone to THE GOOD HEART by the Fourteenth Dalai Lama, AWAKENING THE BUDDHIST HEART by Lama Surya Das, and LOVINGKINDNESS by Sharon Salzberg.

Like the first reviewer, I've loved this book for years. You can faithfully read fashion magazine for years and not learn what is in this book. Study it carefully and see what a subtle change here and there makes. It's really fun.

This has all the surprising bits everyone wants to know about the first Grande Dames of Cinema..a definite looksee!