When I went to New Orleans, I only had time for a quick driving tour. This book allowed me to see what I missed, and learn more about the architecuaral styles that surround the area. The book has great info on the styles, and tells how they came to be and why. The iron work in the area is to be experienced! The charm of the homes in the Garden District are brilliantly displayed in this book.

this republishing of the late 1980's version is a delicious remake made better by the new color photographs. Brantley and Brantley have out done themselves with this edition.

I have found this book to be a valuable personal resource as well as a resource with patients I see in the health care setting. I would recommend this book to those who are straving spiritually (which I cam imagine might be all of us) and those who are caregivers in the caring professions.

The Brussats have presented us with a real winner. Their book is not just another interesting, inspirational collection of advice and philosophy, but instead a very practical reference that I can use frequently in my every day life. And not just for myself but with my clients as well. Particularly easy to use because of it's coherent, straight forward format that runs throughout the book, it offers exercises and information that help me impart, to myself and others, ways for living a grateful, gracious, life, in which difficult circumstances, disappointments, pain,etc., may be transformed, even if only for a few moments, so we can catch a glimpse of the light and restore our faith. This is genuinely a major accomplishment. The book has not yet made it to my book shelf though I bought it when it first came out in early winter. It stays out on my desk at all times so that I can refer to it everyday. I want to say thank you and bravo. I look forward to Maryanne and Frederick Brussats next star turn in publishing.

The Standard Guide To The Jewish And Civil Calendars is a straightforward, technical reference offering a parallel Jewish and civil calendar from 1899 to 2050, with Parashiyyot and Haftarot, including candle-lighting times for selected cities. Virtually the entire text consists of nothing but dates and calendar-related information, in this comprehensive, accurate, detailed resource. With a brief but informative two-page introduction teaching the reader about the basics of the Jewish luni/solar calendar, The Standard Guide To The Jewish And Civil Calendars is a unique and welcome addition to Judaic Studies reference collections.

The Standard Guide is a valuable reference tool for both Jews and non-Jews. The Standard Guide is both a Jewish religious and a universal secular calendar covering the dates from 1899 to 2050. The Standard Guide is a Jewish religious calendar because it shows all Jewish holidays and their equivalent English dates. Each page represents one secular year. The Torah portion, or the portion of the Old Testament, is inserted within each holiday listing in which a reading is required. Exceptions are also noted. Because Jewish holidays begin and end near sunset, the candle lighting time for New York City is given for holidays. A table of conversions for other parts of the country is also given. The Standard Guide is also of value to Jews who wish to identify Yahrtzeit dates of departed relatives and friends, determine future dates of religious events, such as Bar and Bat Mitzvah Ceremonies, and plan events not to coincide with Jewish holidays. It is also of value to the non-Jewish community. Because the Standard Guide in an interlinear Jewish and secular calendar, those conducting historical research can use it to identify dates from the end of the 19th century. Also, those individuals and institutions that schedule events long into the future will benefit from using the calendar, since secular dates are provided into the middle of the 21st century.

I have been on the protein diet for nearly 4 years now and have been successful, however you do get so sick of plain old steaks. This book is a godsend. The first recipe in the book is from Emeril Lagasse and looks wonderful. That's the next one I am going to make.

I made the Strip steaks stuffed with Garlic and Creamy Chard. This recipe is phenomenal. This book is definitely worth every penny.

This is an excellent book for steak lover's. I had been looking for a book with different and exciting steak recipes. This was definitely it.

This book is loaded with technical information for the dratsman and designer. A must have for anyone who is in the mechanical technology field.

This text was the basic drafting manual that I used during my technical education; its use did not end with school, however, since I refer to it frequently in my occupation. It tells everything that needs to be explained and described in the general drawing problems that might be encountered in industrial practice. It contains excellent descriptions and illustrations for: Drawing Threads, Fasteners & Springs Geometric Constructions Clear, Concise instructions in using Drafting Instruments, (before the time of Computer Aided Drafting & Desing, in any case). An Excellent overview of the Industrial Design & Development Process, (which I wish my supervisors would read). Sectional Drawing. This book is to drafting what Machinery's Handbook, of the Industrial Press, is to the metal working industries. There are a variety of Drafting Textbooks available, but none are incrementally better, let alone drasticaly better.

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I'v e been to the bookstores and have seen a lot of your books and find the characters to be believable and empathetic. Young people seem to really enjoy your style and ability to create surprise, mystery and excite, all the while weaving very grounded principles and morals to the stories.

Great Work!!!!!!

Steven.

In paper back form, this is the second half of the Dinoverse Hardcover book. Which of course means that it is absolutely wonderful. Aside from a great story, the art by Fredericks is a great visual commentary.

The book has three main sections. The first section is an introduction which contains 6 pages about Trillium history, native geography, and plant relatives. 25 pages about the anatomy, biology, and ecology of Trillium. 13 pages on horticulture and propagation. 7 pages on conservation and bioethics.

The second section addresses Trillium taxonomy. It contains 6 pages on taxonomy, 13 pages on a taxonomic key to species, and 160 pages describing 38 species of Trilliums. Each species is fully described by common name, scientific name, key anatomy characteristic, flowering season, habitat, geographic distribution (including a map of distribution), varieties and forms.

The third section contains extra species information, glossary, and index. There are 22 pages about 5 Asiatic species, 8 page Glossary, 6 page Bibliography, and a 5 page Index by species.
In addition, there are 78 full color photographs. Photography is crisp and clear. Each species is presented in one or more large images.

This book is a classic! The writing is genius! It is informative, timely, and absolutely fascinating. Every detail you could imagine is revealed about this interesting collecting of plants. Whether your interest is as a botanist, horticulturalist, conservationist, or perennial gardener, you will find the information to be complete and exceptionally well written.

The book is a monograph on Trillium. It is the single key source of information on this genus. It is such a great blend of botany, horticulture, and inspired writing, that all other genus specific books will have to be measured against this work. I really loved the way the authors brought together all these diverse facts into one very readable text.

If you love Trillium and want to learn more about this beautiful plant - buy this book!

After almost half a century of exploration, study, and propagation, Fred and Roberta Case have produced a masterpiece. "Trilliums" offers a thouough discussion of the spring wildflowers variously known as 'wake-robin', 'sweet Beth' and 'Trinity Lily'. The book isn't perfect-the range maps look slightly tacky and may be inaccurate in a few cases-but the text is excellent and the color photographs are outstanding. Professionals and amateurs will find this book very satisfying.

E. F. Benson has created one of the wonders of literature - two characters which you almost cannot like, up against one another - and the outcome makes absolutely wonderful and witty reading. This is the final instalment of the Risenholme/Tilling series. It was published first in 1939 and Benson died a year later.

Definitely trouble for Lucia, - trouble in the form of Miss Mapp-Flint predominantly - but also Lucia's overweening ego. Having moved from Riseholme to Miss Mapp's stomping ground of Tilling, Lucia has a rival she must really battle. Daisy Quantock of Risenholme is nothing to Miss Mapp (now of course Mrs Mapp-Flint). Of course Lucia moved to Tilling some time before, bringing Georgie with her - we saw her progress in the two previous novels - however the joke never seems to fade.

Lucia is still practising her false Italian, and her pseudo artistic pursuits - however this time she is mayor of Tilling. All venom is sugar coated and presented with perfectly in place smiles, and it all takes place in the tiny confines of Tilling. Although the deserving poor are mentioned it seems the whole village of Tilling revolves around a small cast of wonderfully drawn characters - Lucia and her now husband Georgie, Colonel and Mrs Mapp-Flint, Mr and Mrs Wyse, the Vicar and his mousie wife, Diva and 'quaint Irene'. No other characters really have anything to say - they might pass in and out of the action such as Foljambe (Georgies indispensible maid) and various town councillors - but they are never crowded into the scene.

The crises tend to be small - but the village is small so they become larger than life and the repercussions are hilarious - There is bridge to be played - and when Lucia decides that, as mayor she must set an example and not gamble for money she finds there are few supporters. Lucia must wangle her way out of a party which includes Italian speakers, and wangle her way _into_ an invitation to stay the night with a Duchess. There is the terrible irony of the unflattering portrait of Mrs Mapp-Flint which goes on to win picture of the year in London to be dealt with - and then there is the mystery (for the village anyway) of Colonel Mapp-Flint's missing crop - the one which he hit the tiger with across the nose before shooting it. Most marvellously there is the resolution of the unfortunate death of Blue Birdie, Susan Wyse's much beloved Budgerigaar. And while much of this might sound familiar from other Lucia novels, they are as freshly drawn as ever.

E F Benson doesn't bother with suspense for his readers - we always know where the riding crop is - or who Lucia will select as her mayoress - the joy of these novels is finding out _how_ this will happen. Things which begin in a chapter early on, might not reach their conclusion until near the end of the book.

It is such a pity the Lucia's ended here -there seems so much room to continue the shenanigans in Tilling, especially with all the promise of the war years. If you haven't read a Lucia before - start at the beginning with Queen Lucia and work your way through them. They only really make proper sense in order as there are characters and activities which cast right back to the first novel which won't really be amusing unless you have read them in order.

Having worn mayoral robes himself, it is not surprising that writer E F Benson should have allowed readers of his Lucia novels to see how that scheming, contriving, arch social climbing lady would do the same when elected as the first lady mayor of the quaint village of Tilling. As the book’s title suggests, donning the mayoral robes brings trouble for Lucia. She foresees that most of it is likely to derive from her arch rival for supremacy in local affairs, Miss Mapp. Accordingly she decides to make Elizabeth Mapp her mayoress. “It is far better to have her on a lead, bound to me by ties of gratitude that skulking about like a pariah dog, snapping at me,” she tells her husband, Georgie Pillson.

Of course the dog lead soon becomes more like the rope in a tug of war as the two rivals strive to topple each other. Reading an account of the tension, in this the last of the Mapp and Lucia books, provides you with some of the best humour in English literature of the 1930s.

This is a great book. I really enjoy it. This book not only has my favorite bands(including my two main favorites: Backstreet Boys and NSYNC)but it also has websites and fan club addresses. I also enjoyed the color photo insert. This book totally inspires me to be a pop sensation. I am also a singer/songwriter/dancr/total boy band fan. I also write my own songs. I even wrote songs about BSB, Nick Carter,NSYNC, 98 Degrees, Justin Timberlake, and NSYNC.I also wrote a song dedicated to all the boy band fans and so-called "stalkers" called "Boy Band Obsession". This is THE book for boy band fans.

My mom works as an editor and gives me all of the boy band books that are published. This is the best one by far. It has interviews with everyone from BBMak to O-Town to The Backstreet Boys. I really like that it includes a lot of the smaller groups and not just BSB and N'Sync (but I like them too.) Definitely check this one out!

A great book to take to the beach! Find out what all those critters are scurrying along the shore, swimming in the water and flying overhead. Easy to use. Nice drawings. A fun way to make a trip to the beach educational for your children. The cover is laminated to protect it from the water as well.

A user-friendly reference guide, packed with useful information, presented in a concise fashion...very informative, enjoyable reading!