I use this book to introduce literary theory to my AP high school seniors. The explanations of the theories are accessible, the sample essays provide great models, and the suggested strategies for critical writing effectively allow my students to engage with both work and theory. Impressive... AND the author maintains a sense of humor which adds to the readability. Wow!

Steven Heller puts the "Good Graphics Seal of Approval" on any graphic design book, in my opinion. The essays in "Texts on Type: Critical Writings on Typography" is no exception. Together with Philip B. Meggs, Heller pulls together over fifty essays on the history, aesthetics and practice of type design and typography. You'll find essays in this anthology penned by the likes of Goudy, Zapf, Rand, Ogilvy, and other huge names in the arena of graphic design. This is just another Heller book to have to back up the rest of your everyday knowledge. After all, if you know more than the next guy, you'll get the job. My only complaint is that - for such an excellent book on typography - the typeface in the body copy is smaller than the norm. If you're over 40, pull out the reading glasses.

a great little book for inspiration for design and art students
with much bigger ideas - a must for every graphic design and art student! - at the price, a real investment.

This book is a feast for embroiderers be they new to the art or experienced stitchers. It allows you to see how projects can be worked with a whole new slant, using a multitude of threads and fabrics. You can set about designing your own projects using similar techniques, proving that experimentation can be fun and successful. A must have for needlewomen!!

Ross's excellent compilation of original documents traces the development of U.S. strategy in World War II, dividing the plans into three spheres: Pre-War Plans, War in North Africa and Europe, and War in the Pacific. Although Ross provides brief contextual commentary, the documents speak for themselves. Several versions of the Rainbow war plans are included, and familiar code-named plans such as Shingle, Neptune, Anvil, Cartwheel, and Iceberg are included, among others. Most fascinating to me was Operation Downfall, the invasion of the Japanese home islands that (fortunately) never was. To read of the massive numbers of troops, ships, and planes assigned for such an invasion (in its two phases of Olympic and Coronet) is sobering, if not harrowing. I trust this volume, which is the first time all these plans have been published in one place, will be of great value to those interested in war planning as well as in military history and strategy. A great resource!

My Grandad wrote a good book. Well done Grandad. Love Rachel and Matthew

Now in a revised and completely updated fourth edition, Video Editing: A Postproduction Primer by Steen E. Browne (Senior Online Editor, New Wave Entertainment) is a very direct and straightforward "how-to" manual of the basics and the nuances of properly editing videotape. Individual chapters address creating video effects, random-access editing, audio postproduction, and much more, in this comprehensive, strongly recommended guide filled from cover to cover with tips, tricks, and techniques appropriate for video editors of all experience and skill levels.

This is possibly the best book on this subject for use in a college level course. It fills in the details where others just generalize--providing a more interesting and life-like understanding of historical times and processes.

"What do I read Next" is an excellent resource. Every question I had about genre, its success, and its latest trends were answered. The authors were incredibly thorough. The 700+ page book is divided by genre, such as Mystery, Romance, etc., then dissects each genre by category. It defines each subgenre and category. It classifies each text that has been publshed that year. Next the author analyzes each genre. The latest novels are identified and described. The genre is examined by category to explore the latest trends, developments, reviews, and other issues concerning romance. I loved this book because it provided a wealth of information for Final Paper. I would definitely use it again.

I know that term bible of this , that and the other is used often and has almost become a cliche. However, I have to say that this reference tool per se, i.e., What Mystery Do I Read Next? : A Reader's Guide to Recent Mystery Fiction by Steven A. Stilwell, Charles Montney is the bible for mystery readers and librarians alike. In here one will find short information on the auhtors and their titles. The font is fair but not poor. It could have been better. However, the quality is sufficient for the format and one can not say that one strains one's eyes using this reference tool. Recommended.