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The Rough Guide Venice Map (Rough Guide City Maps) 6 reviews Rough Guides
Rough Guides, 2002
I love Rough Guide maps and the Venice map is no exception
+ Travel Map of Venice, Italy + Perfect in a city where a map is a must-have! + This was my 1st Rough Guide Map and IT WAS AWESOME! + Venice guide
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Complete Step-by-Step Upholstery 5 reviews David Sowle, Ruth Dye
New Holland, 2005
Beautifully photographed step-by-step instructions
+ VERY INFORMATIVE WITH DETAILED INSTRUCTION + Love this book! + Great book, with great photographs.
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The Big Book Of Cigarette Lighters: Identification & Values 5 reviews James Flanagan
Collector Books, 2005
easy-to-use guide with color photos and succinct captions
+ Lighter ID + Vintage Lighter Collection
Colorful photos capturing details of hundreds of all kinds of lighters make this a prime guide for collectors. The captions right beside each photo note material, manufacturer, date, size, and price range--e. g., "Chromium lighter/case, made for king-size cigarettes, by Evans. Circa early 1950s. ...
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Pillars of the Almighty: A Celebration of Cathedrals 2 reviews Ken Follett
William Morrow & Co, 1994
The First Step
+ If you enjoy the architecture and art of churches. . .
Ken Follet's work, "Pillars of the Earth" is an epic tale which I have read through at least a dozen times. Through each read characters came to life in a new way, emphasizing Follet's portrayal of the cyclical path we all follow and the paths that have never been trodden.
From my first read ...
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Drink to Your Health: Delicious, Easy-to-Prepare Juices, Smoothies, Teas, Soups, and Other Beverages that ... 3 reviews Anita Hirsch
Da Capo Press, 2000
Ingredients for Delicious, Healthy Living
+ I agree--inspiring! + Inspiring!
This book is a must for everyone who wants to maintain good health as well as focus on recipes to improve well-being. Having recently learned a little about the benefits of green tea, I'm happy to see suggestions which add some variety to this beverage. I've always been a fan of smoothies, and ...
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The New Garden Paradise: Great Private Gardens of the World 8 reviews Dominique Browning, The Editors of House & Garden
W. W. Norton, 2005
A tour around the best gardens in the world
+ Huge book of spectacular private gardens from around the world + Beautiful book - like a work of art + The New Garden Paradise: Great Private Gardens of the World
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Pure Chocolate: Divine Desserts and Sweets from the Creator of Fran's Chocolates 7 reviews Fran Bigelow, Helene Siegel
Broadway, 2004
What chocolate heaven!!!
+ PURE GENIUS! + A must have cookbook for chocolate lovers + Easy to make fabulous desserts
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Art Deco Textiles: The French Designers 3 reviews Alain-Rene Hardy
Thames & Hudson, 2003
A reference 'Bible' of both hand made & machine-made textile
+ Inspired + Excellent Resource
Art Deco Textiles is an informed and informative survey of art deco fabrics which packs in color examples drawn from a diverse range of designers in the field, from Marrot and Benedictus to Chanel. Alain-Rene Hardy's research through museum holdings, manufacturer's archives and private collections ...
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Pizza: Slice of Heaven 13 reviews Ed Levine
Universe Publishing, 2005
Excellent Pizza Travelogue. Dated Material.
`Pizza, A Slice of Heaven' by New York Times culinary journalist, Ed Levine and a proverbial cast of thousands is a digest of many different opinions about pizza making around the country and around the world. The cover states that the author includes contributions from Nora Ephron, Mario Batali, ...
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The World of Salt Shakers Antique & Art Glass Value Guide: Antique & Art Glass Value Guide 2 reviews Mildred Lechner, Ralph Lechner
Collector Books, 1998
A Salt Shaker Collectors Delight !
+ Excellent pictures, descriptions, and price list
Collectibles books don't get much better than this. This 3rd edition, 312 page hardbound volume with beautiful laminated covers, features more than 850 full color, large, sharp, full color photos throughout. It provides a wealth of information, in addition to pictures and prices. The treasure ...
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Simply Sensational Desserts: 140 Classics for the Home Baker from New York's Famous Patisserie and Bistro 17 reviews Francois Payard
Broadway, 1999
Practical, not over-charging resources, spectacular.
+ the best ... + Fantastic book - wish I'd bought it earlier
I am highly impressed with this book. There are too many cookbooks on the market written by chefs that advertise their own restaurants, or require highly expensive and inaccessible ingredients, or with recipes that require a whole weekend to construct just for visual effects, or all of the above. ...
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The Savage Garden: Cultivating Carnivorous Plants 50 reviews Peter D'Amato
Ten Speed Press, 1998
Honestly, The BEST Carnivorous Plant book EVER!!!
+ Great Read! + the definitive book on cultivating carnivorous plants + the savage garden + Awesome read!
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Lamplight Bridge 2002 Scripture Monthly Calendar Planner
AMCAL, 2001
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The Blue Train of South Africa 2 reviews World Class Trains
Eagle Vision Media, 2004
Great Video
+ Great reminiscenses, great quality
This DVD on the Blue Train was really great. The narration was great, it gave a feeling of what it is like to travel on the train, and it also showed some behind the scenes footage of the Blue Train being cleaned and prepared for its next journey. The video also included some footage of some ...
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Essential Art Deco Ghislaine Wood
Bulfinch, 2003
The glamour, vibrancy, and high style of the Art Deco age comes to life in this handsome companion to the "Art Deco 19101939" exhibition, on display at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London, and soon to travel through North America. From the birth of the skyscraper to streamlining and futuristic design, ESSENTIAL ART DECO traces the origins of the style from many places, including Egypt, which ...
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The City of Falling Angels 211 reviews John Berendt
The Penguin Press, 2005
Berendt has a talent for finding interesting people whearever he goes
+ From S. Krishna's Books
I am almost done with this book, and have not been able to put it down. Berendt has a talent for finding interesting, unique people who make up the fabric of a society. This book gives you a real view of what Venice is like behind all the tourist attraction edifices. If you are interested in ...
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The Edible Garden (Sunset) 5 reviews
Sunset Publishing Corporation, 2005
An excellent addition to any gardening library
+ great visual inspiration, great basic information + Great Book! + The best food gardening book I've seen + A practical, easy guide to growing fresh fruits & vegetables
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The World of Salt Shakers Antique & Art Glass Value Guide: Antique & Art Glass Value Guide 2 reviews Mildred Lechner, Ralph Lechner
Collector Books, 1998
A Salt Shaker Collectors Delight !
+ Excellent pictures, descriptions, and price list
Collectibles books don't get much better than this. This 3rd edition, 312 page hardbound volume with beautiful laminated covers, features more than 850 full color, large, sharp, full color photos throughout. It provides a wealth of information, in addition to pictures and prices. The treasure ...
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The City of Falling Angels 211 reviews John Berendt
The Penguin Press, 2005
Berendt has a talent for finding interesting people whearever he goes
+ From S. Krishna's Books
I am almost done with this book, and have not been able to put it down. Berendt has a talent for finding interesting, unique people who make up the fabric of a society. This book gives you a real view of what Venice is like behind all the tourist attraction edifices. If you are interested in ...
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Lamplight Bridge 2002 Scripture Monthly Calendar Planner
AMCAL, 2001
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