I have no problem with the material in this book. The only thing I don't like is the index. I know that is petty, but with a book like this it is important. In the book you can look up houses by neighborhood but there is not a reference that shows the page number. Why is this bad? Lets say I wanted to go for a walk and look at some old Portland architecture. If the index were set up properly I could look at which neighborhood I was going to and then reference the page to see if it was still standing (very important) and if it was something I really wanted to look at!

This beautiful volume examines the first century of Portland's domestic architecture with a critical but sympathetic eye. Many of its finest examples have disappeared in all but photos, and others exist only in misshapen form, but the author is able to recall the grace, dignity, pretension and whimsy which went into their original design. This is a book for both new and old residents who may have decided that our "Stumptown" had little adornment in its early years,and proves that Portland was already a place of discernment and competitive display long before the 19th Century turned, when Seattle was a fishing camp and jumping off point to Alaskan gold. Besides the implicit social and artistic history lesson, the book's black and white photos are a memorable eyeful for anyone who loves American homes, furnishings, or decoration. A very rich read, indeed.

This was quite a surprise for the price. I am quite picky with my needlepoint books and what I bother to purchase. This was done differently than any other of them I own. Usually there is discussion for inspiration and the chart. The entire book may have the similar theme, page after page. This book by Sue Hawkins is really interesting in that it covers various themes- Tudor, Tunisian, Victorian, Shakespearian, Orient, 16th century, patchwork, and even a bargello. There are photographs of the items as usual, but often instead of only charting the needlepoint, there are actual full sized drawings to transfer to canvas easily so that is very neat I think! I bought this sight unseen- a dangerous practice indeed- but am very happy to own it.

This is the only needlpoint book I have ever bought that had more than one or two designs that were worth making. The Magic Carpet, Tunisian and Oriental designs are all stunning and the author offers suggestions for multiple uses and colour schemes. I can't wait to get started!

Well, if you do not have time to sit down and read a whole textbook or set of textbooks on the subject, Hawkins Gene Structure and Expression is for you. He not only gives you an overview of the basic topics inluding DNA/RNA structure, replication and transcription but also gives you enough statistics and experimental details to fill a void on the practical side of molecular biology. Lots of overview on gene strcture and function. Although you will not find extensive biochemistry, you do get enough to set you out researching for more. The details you do get, however, will surprise you - both prokaryotic and eukaryotic aspects. There is enough here to bring you up to speed with the theories and methods of molecular biology, and then some. I always read it to refresh my knowledge base - when I think I have forgotten something. Part textbook, part journal article, part research report - I would recommend it highly. Looking forward to future updates!

This is a very entertaining book about this groundbreaking saxophone stylist. However, the analyses of his recordings are kind of nonsense. The author himself isn't a musician instead of a devoted fan? The author does not compare the Hawk with other players of the era very critically, ie. based on musical facts. Still, a very readable book.

This is the history of the Sergeants Major of the Army, as of the 9th SMA, Richard Kidd. It was written by a team at the U.S. Army Center of Military History in 1995 and has been "copied" by the current publisher. A new, updated version of this book is scheduled to be released next year, so wait for it instead.