Christopher Wood an enlish painter is a superb book about the young ambitious painter who set out to Paris ,to be the greatest painter.Ingleby has written a wonderful biogaraphy.Good writing and thorough researched.This book got me so hooked on Christopher Wood that I am now reading his letters (from the TATE archive).I cannot recommend this book enough for ,anyone who wants a picture of europes artworld before the 2nd world war,or anyone interested in a good biography. Also recommended is Sebastian Faulks's The fatal englishman

I got this book for my daughter who is going off to college. It has a lot of practical and common sense advise along with stuff we had not considered. Like what to bring to campus. How to study. What kind of College is for you. Short chapters. Easy to read and humourous too. We also got the Dating for clue less and Bible for Clueless.

Each time I need information about a perennial, I find this book has a listing for that plant. I can't say that about any other perennial reference book that I have used.

This book is definitely worth the read. It traces the lives of 3 individuals. All live life to the full, with passion and ambition. What they have in common is not only their passion and ambition in life but that they all die young. It is an inspiring read to see what they overcame and accomplished in their quest for happiness and perfection in their life space. Read it.

Marriage Clues for the Clueless offers marriage tips for the newlyweds and for experienced couples. It offers advice on everything from money to children to sex to in-laws, often in a humerous but enlightening way. Marriage Clues for the Clueless explains how to make your marriage strong without children, with children, and even how to deal with the empty nest syndrome.

When one thinks of Natalie Wood, tragedy comes to mind. Yet, Natalie lived an incredible life of love and good fortune. Natalie Wood: A Biography In Photographs is a testimony to that life. This book includes pictures from Natalie at every stage in her life. Regarded as one of the most beautiful women in screen history, Natalie began her career as a mere child. Her first well known role was the child in Miracle on 42nd Street. She could have been typecast as a child actor but instead broke out into a tumultous role in Rebel Without a Cause. This book contains several candid and studio pictures of her adolescent career. During this time period, she met Robert Wagner who she later married twice. Photos of their weddings and life together are a main focus of this book. Natalie's other marriage and children are photographed with her as well. Throughout Natalie's career, her look changed considerably. There is a color section showing her progression of age and fashion sense. Natalie matured onscreen unlike anyone else. She had a very successful career that peaked its highest in the 1960s. This pictorial biography shows many of the roles that made her the movie star she continues to be today.

Rufin has given us an excellent piece of historical fiction reminiscent of the works of G.A. Henty and James Mitchner. As one who travelled overland from Mashad, Iran to Herat, Afghanistan in March 1971 and April 1972, while an American Peace Corps volunteer in Iran, (6/70-6/72), I can relate to the setting. Shah Tahmasp II was ruling as the last of the Safavid Shahs of Persia, when two Afghan 'sardars', Mahmud and Ashraf conquered Isfahan, the Safavid capital, as well as the earlier capital Qazvin. Mahmud and Ashraf were from the Hotaki (Ghilzai) dynasty. They imposed Sunni rule briefly on Shi'ia Persia. The book has much suspense and is historically accurate. An excellent read.

Damn, who needs to read when this here book gots all them pretty pictures? Just kidding!

Chris Angus captures my roots and a few childhood memories. When traveling the world, the images bring me back to a warmer, quieter, safer place. Chris portrays a North Counrty stock that mirrors his own and comes, not from imagination, but out of an all-seeing heart.

How do I choose a favorite poem among Christopher Woods' sensitive, evocative collection, "Under a Riverbed Sky?"

I am haunted by "Woman in Stone." It led me from one layer of meaning to another, and each time I thought I understood all the poet meant to convey, I was drawn deeper.

"The Well" spoke with a weary but gentle voice, of death and other endings, of making peace with them, without ever uttering the words.

"If I See Her Again" cut straight to the bone. I thought, "Yes,
that's how it was. That's what I felt." Emotions long forgotten washed over me.

To me, the validity of poetry, its reason for being, is to act as a mirror held before our souls and then as a kaleidoscope, displaying the colors of our deepest selves, reflected a thousand times by others. Christopher Woods' poetry does exactly that.

I recieved this book looking for inspirations and ideas for my boring walls. I found many ideas I could use throughout my home. One thing I thought could have been improved on was the artists renditions of the pieces in the book. The shading is very chalky looking but can easily be fixed when you apply it to your walls. Over all a very good inspiring book to turn to for wall covering ideas.

I was looking for a book that explained what Trompe L'oell was and if it was possible for me, a not so talented painter, to do some of this in my own home. This book answered all of my beginner questions, gave me the confidence to try it myself, and gave me ideas of what I wanted to paint where.

I found the book so inspiring, I couldn't wait to start a project. I had accomplished the the kitchen shelf with excelent results. I found the step by step, detailed instruction were very helpful and the drawings a added bonus. I must compliment Roberta for the wonderful work she has accomplished and for putting this fabulous book together. Thank you so much. Kris