The applique designs are lovely, realistic, and disarmingly simple. Watch out for small applique pieces. The individual flower designs seem to me to work better than the larger composition pieces shown, but all in all a refreshing new look.

The author and designer of this book has a great sense of humor. Her designs are realistic and her technique is simple and easy to understand. Gone is the pressure to be perfect because nature is not perfect. The color plates give excellent ideas on use of the various line drawings. Designs are presented so they may be mixed to create a realistic flower garden appearance.

As the subtitle implies, this is an idea book. The wreaths are beautiful and the instructions simple. The focus is not only on giving guidelines for preparing the flowers and making the wreaths, but on sharing the elements of design necessary for striking out on your own.

Mr. Kollath steers you through preparing your work space and choosing your tools as only someone who has made many wreaths could do. Instructions are given for air drying and silica preservation of flowers. There are also some wreaths made with fresh flowers.

This is a book for those who want to use what they grow and find. There are even instructions on making your own grapevine wreaths, which Mr. Kollath admits is one of his favorite things to do.

There are some pretty unusual ideas in this book, like making a baby's wreath with building blocks, and using small wreaths for package toppers.

Whatever your color scheme or design theme, there is sure to be a gorgeous full color photo of one of Mr. Kollath's wreaths to spur you on.

Richard Kollath's Book on Wreaths is very easy to follow and his work is very beautiful. I have looked at numerous books and have found Kollath's Book to be easy to understand and lightweight to carry around for references. It's a Book reference that the reader can say "I can do it" and make creations to beautify their home or gifts for friends. I found that the "Wreaths " book expanded my own creativity and imagination. I like the way it is easy to read and the floral craft pieces are beautiful as well as stunning. Richard Kollath's book has been an inspiration and only added to my own creative pieces of work.

A visual feast.... Page after image-packed page of popular British culture from the decade between the Roaring 20's and the start of World War II.

The over-size format showcases beautifully preserved artifacts (mostly paper) from Robert Opie's enviable collection. The "Modern" home; glamorous ladies' gowns; newly-affordable autos, ocean cruises and labor-saving home appliances are some of the many aspects of British life illustrated. Photo collages fill every page; combining advertisements, product packages, comic books, brochures, and newspapers. Short sections of accompanying text provide background details and timeline information.

A fantastic record of the decade for history, popular culture and "Brit" enthusiasts!

Julius Schramm, by Hugo Kükelhaus and Julius Schramm

In this little booklet, Hugo Küekelhaus recapitulates the core of Schramm's own essay on the artist-blacksmith's craft-faithful adherence to techniques that exploit and express the natural qualities of forged iron-and Schramm himself follows up with an autobiographical sketch. More than a dozen photos illustrate both Schramm's notion of a disciplined approach that derives from ancient tradition and his own innovations within that tradition. Those innovations have been carried forward by his successors, notably Fritz Kuehn, and have become a part of the contemporary idiom of the craft.

...Schramm reminds us that making objects with integrity of ornament, function and natural expressive of the material is no crime but a rich aesthetic and intellectual experience.

Michael Spencer, Artist-blacksmith, from the postscript

excellent instructional book, kept my love for whales alive by being able to sucessfully complete all pieces i attempted, thank you Mr. Buyer

If you are a collector of Canadian Bank Notes, this book is an absolute necessity. Currently, there are no other similar resources available.

Newcomers to the hobby often confuse Canadian Bank Notes with currency issued by the Government of Canada. This guide will keep you straight as it lists all the issues from the private banks that no longer exist but once competed with the government in the printing of money. It contains a description of the banks, images of all the notes, as well as book values at various grades from G to UNC.

Even if you are just a casual collector of Bank of Canada issues, this catalogue may peak your interest. I find that the bank notes tend to be more artistic, and they all have historical, cultural and regional significance which makes for an interesting endeavour.

The origins of this book can be found in the fear. The author really believes that his country is the only one that really matters in the world... it's exactly what we could wait from a blind conservative like this. The only problem is that history continues...

This is the best work on the global agenda I have ever read! Give it to your skeptical friends as a gift. Easy to follow and comprehensive, it focuses on the facts.

This book contains vital information for all Americans who care about our civil rights. Exposes the U.N. for the threat it poses to democracy. Very well written and very well researched, this one's a real eye opener! MUST READ!!!

I've had "The Basque Kitchen" in my small kitchen for a few weeks now. While it (book) fits perfectly, the recipes and ingredients have become second nature to me and my family. I've had a chance to attempt a few meals and all have turned out excellent. I actually thought of never retuning to Fringale or Pastis, but my kitchen cannot compare to the service and ambience. And my wife would be a little upset not being able to taste her favorite Basque wine from Irouleguy. Having been in the Basque area a year ago, I found myself salivating over the beautiful pictures and well written stories. They have brought back the incredible memories of my trip. I just had to pull out my photo album from my trip. Pictures of Biarritz, Bayonne, St. Jean de Luz as well as the smell of the wonderfully fresh fish markets and coastal fishing villages have me calling for a return trip. Although I might skip the painful running with the bulls in Pamplona. Ouch! Enough said, I feel the book, stories, recipes, photos are excellent. A non-cooking friend of mine has been enthralled with the stories in the book and is looking forward to a trip to Pastis and Fringale. 5 STARS

Nestled between the two cusine powerhouses of France and Spain, the Basque are influenced by these two, yet retain and developed a food tangent of their own.

Here, Chef Hirigoynen shares his passion for this region and its food. He takes liberties at times to add his own touches, which he has been serving up in his restaurants in San Francisco.

He provides a complete two page listing of sources for the hard-to-find ingredients as well as a listing of restaurants, etc. if one tours the Pyrnees region.

I've tried with delight the Sea Bream with Garlic Vinaigrette "A La Concha", Lamb Stew with Mixed Nut Pesto, and Quince and Goat Cheese Layer Cake with Candied Pine Nuts.

I took the book to France with me. It enriched my enjoyment of "Veal Stew With Peppers" in Espelette, and the mayor of that town (and owner of the restaurant where we dined) was pleased (and proud) to see that I had his friend's book. If you buy cookbooks to explore (and not just to cook) you may like this. Its a great gift for anyone who is headed to the Basque country.

No depth to this. Covers several areas such as flowcharts, calendars, office layout, etc. But none to any level of detail that you could be proficient at it. It doesn't even cover some of the pretty basic functions like using styles, or align/distribute shapes--things I think any beginner should learn about. I'd say you're better muddling through Visio's questionable help text than spending money on this.

This book provides a series of step-by-step lessons on how to use Visio 2000. It's not intended to be a technical manual, but rather a hands-on guide to the program. I wish it had a little more meat to it (perhaps two examples instead of the one), but it's an OK buy.

A wonderful introduction on using Visio 2000. It is very broad and covers the essentials needed to begin. I started creating my own electrical wiring diagrams within three or four hours of study. I of course wanted "Harland's Guide to Creating WDG's with Visio," and this wasn't it, but I am pleased.