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
  
  











  



  
Complete Step-by-Step Upholstery5 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.
  
  











  



  
The Big Book Of Cigarette Lighters: Identification & Values5 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. ...
  
  











  



  
Pillars of the Almighty: A Celebration of Cathedrals2 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 ...
  
  











  



  
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 ...
  
  











  



  
The New Garden Paradise: Great Private Gardens of the World8 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
  
  











  



  
Pure Chocolate: Divine Desserts and Sweets from the Creator of Fran's Chocolates7 reviews
Fran Bigelow, Helene Siegel

Broadway, 2004

What chocolate heaven!!!

+ PURE GENIUS!
+ A must have cookbook for chocolate lovers
+ Easy to make fabulous desserts
  
  











  



  
Art Deco Textiles: The French Designers3 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 ...
  
  











  



  
Pizza: Slice of Heaven13 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, ...
  
  











  



  
The World of Salt Shakers Antique & Art Glass Value Guide: Antique & Art Glass Value Guide2 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 ...
  
  











  



  
Simply Sensational Desserts: 140 Classics for the Home Baker from New York's Famous Patisserie and Bistro17 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. ...
  
  











  



  
The Savage Garden: Cultivating Carnivorous Plants50 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!
  
  











  



  
Lamplight Bridge 2002 Scripture Monthly Calendar Planner

AMCAL, 2001
  
  











  



  
The Blue Train of South Africa2 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 ...
  
  











  



  
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 ...
  
  











  



  
The City of Falling Angels211 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 ...
  
  











  



  
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
  
  











  



  
The World of Salt Shakers Antique & Art Glass Value Guide: Antique & Art Glass Value Guide2 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 ...
  
  











  



  
The City of Falling Angels211 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 ...
  
  











  



  
Lamplight Bridge 2002 Scripture Monthly Calendar Planner

AMCAL, 2001