This is an illustrated history book about fountains. The book is divided into chapters, each with a different attitude towards fountains and written in different ways, so the approach to the fountain is studied from several different angles. Many references and details are contained in the text. Illustrations or photographs are numbered and these numbers are used in the text, so finding the picture of what is being discussed is very easy.

The photography is excellent (except for the disappointment below) and many are large or full page size, also the illustrations are very clear and interesting.

I have two disappointments. One is that they made no reference or mention of the Giffian Fountain in Copenhagen Denmark, which is a very impressive Roman chariot, pulled by bulls with sprays out of their nostrils and spray from the wheels, and driven by an impressive Roman woman. I can forgive this, as surely there are many fountains that cannot be included due to limitations of size of the volume.

The other disappointment was the picture of the Centennial Fountain at West Palm Beach. The photograph was taken at dusk and everything is in shadow and it is therefor dull and lifeless and does not show the fountain in the glory that I know it can show in sunshine. Looks like the photographer had to catch a plane and this was the only shot he could take. I have better shots taken personally. I was a consultant to this fountain and wrote the programmed fountain 'dance' into the control computer. My name is also misspelt in the credits. Ah, well.

In total, these objections are minor and unnoticeable to the casual reader, the book is extremely interesting and perceptively written. I thoroughly recommend it to anyone interested in fountains, either designing them, or just appreciating the subject of these beautiful and delightful creations.

Le livre est bon! For those of you who dont speak a word of French, that means "The book is good". Really. While you wont exactly become fluent in French just by reading and studying this book, it does teach the basics and common everyday words of the French language. It's a perfect book for someone who, lets say, is going on a trip to france and needs to know how to speak enough to at least get around. Simple phrases such a greetings and everyday questions are included in this book. Its really a shame that such a great, easy way to learn is out of print.

Hola book buyers!Taking a trip to Spain and wanna survive? or just interested in learning a little spanish? This is the book for you. Dont expect to become fluent, but this book is a really easy way to learn common greeetings and pleasantries, as well as everyday things and objects. Its really ashame the book is out of print. I'd like to keep this review short and sweet, so in conclusion BUY THE BOOK! its worth the wait.

I have been looking for a book like this for a while. When looking for a book on modern landscape and garden design what I usually would find is a book with a few select pictures and often the same pictures from one book to the next. This is a very nice book that deals exclusivly with modern design. It is not a how to book, but a great source for insperation.

Loren wrote a book that I expected to be hard to read, but was surprised to find it not only enjoyable but captivating. The style is a combination of sci-fi/fantasy and hard-boiled detective. The characters are well-drawn, and just enough thought is put into technology to make the book interesting without allowing jargon to detract from the flow of the story.

Without giving away the story, I'd also like to add that the story documents a personal process of movement between two worlds that I've found entertaining in a serial mystery sort of way.

Way to go, bro. If it weren't for fraternal nepotism I'd have given it 5 stars.

This is a pleasant book about an African American grandfather, who tells his grandson about his work in the 1950s as an arabber, a produce street vendor in Baltimore. The grandfather tells his son about his bright umbrella that was his special trademark and sings the songs that he once sang to advertise his produce. My grandmother, who was raised in Baltimore and can remember arabbers in singing in her neighborhood, enjoyed this short book which brought back many memories. Granddaddy's Street Songs is a good children's book. It has beautifully drawn pictures and is short enough to be read to a three-year-old yet suitable also for an older child. Children will enjoy the songs about strawberries, corn, and other fruits and vegetables.

the book needs no words to explain its priority

Anything you need to know on the sharks themselves or attacks by them!

This is an excellent, dread-filled horror adventure story. It blends Lovecraft and Jules Verne with the adventerous spirit of Conan Doyle's Challenger stories.

Russell F. Weigley writes that "anyone seriously interested in U.S. military history should benefit from this small but encyclopedic book. General readers, buffs, reenacters, students and professionals should all be able to make use of it. In every way the authors deserve commendation for making an apparently modest little book into a volume of exceptional usefulness."