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4 | Nice Introduction To Art For Children-Some Pages A Bit Too ADD | I am an artist. One thing about art is that there is a secret to good art. There are terms for it, but the best way to explain it is to say that a truly well put together piece of art will guide your eyes through the painting and you don't even realize that your eyes are being guided. There is a flow to it. Let's s... | [] | 1465468021 | 1465468021 | AHMG3ALUBE3FEBHODTBHP5J24YDA | 1,545,248,012,641 | 13 | false |
5 | Ever Wonder What To Do With That Cast Iron Dutch Oven? Wonder No MORE! | When it comes to pots and pans, we find ourselves using cast iron more often than any other type of pan, although we do use other things. We have a really nice 6 quart dutch oven that is cast iron and it makes great stuff. Last few years it has been used infrequently. Let's see how this cookbook affected that..<br /... | [] | 1945256567 | 1945256567 | AHMG3ALUBE3FEBHODTBHP5J24YDA | 1,545,163,259,242 | 15 | false |
5 | If You Love 3D Type Art, You Will Probably Like This | My daughter has loved 3D type of art since she was tiny. She has been working with clay and other media to make 3D things for most of her life. When I saw this book, I knew that it was a must for our household.<br /><br />WHAT IS THIS LIKE?<br />This book has a lot of photos and illustrations. It is very well laid o... | [] | 1781575312 | 1781575312 | AHMG3ALUBE3FEBHODTBHP5J24YDA | 1,544,621,610,531 | 2 | false |
5 | Some Great Suggestions For FAST Drawing Techniques | Have you ever wanted to draw but don't have time? Perhaps you are an artist who is looking for new ideas to continue drawing in times when you are pressed and want to quickly sketch. Let's see if this book is worth a try.<br /><br />WHAT IS THIS BOOK LIKE?<br />This book is filled with sketches that the author has do... | [] | 1781576262 | 1781576262 | AHMG3ALUBE3FEBHODTBHP5J24YDA | 1,541,614,662,098 | 3 | false |
5 | Great Intro Book Especially For Beginning Cake Decorators | My daughter is a cake decorating fanatic. She loves to do cakes. This book was something I thought she would love. Let's see how it worked out..<br /><br />WHAT IS THIS BOOK LIKE?<br />This book is very well laid out. It has lots of photos, so those visual learners out there will LOVE that feature. The explanations... | [] | 1611803152 | 1611803152 | AHMG3ALUBE3FEBHODTBHP5J24YDA | 1,537,990,239,805 | 1 | false |
5 | A BRIGHT Practical Planner To Help Battle The Chaos Of Life! | (WARNING- In depth review ahead. If you prefer a quick summary, see the section marked THE BOTTOM LINE)<br />-----------<br />My household is in a jumble this year. So much that has gone wrong, and so many things I need to keep track of- I have been looking for a planner that is helpful to me to keep in track but has... | [] | 1449493815 | 1449493815 | AHMG3ALUBE3FEBHODTBHP5J24YDA | 1,537,453,501,351 | 4 | false |
5 | Great for Remedial Math As Well As Grade Specific WORKS EVEN IF YOU DON'T DO SINGAPORE MATH | My daughter has always had difficulty in math. She has tried to supplement with a wide variety of math courses but each one frustrates her at one point or another. For some reason she forgets some basic concepts and it is a struggle for her to regain confidence again. This book was acquired to help her build some re... | [] | 1609964810 | 1609964810 | AHMG3ALUBE3FEBHODTBHP5J24YDA | 1,529,602,194,243 | 0 | false |
5 | Do You Want To Sew? This Book Is One Of The Best For Beginners And Intermediate Sewers | When it comes to sewing, I am very adamant that I want to have a library full of sewing reference books. When I am sewing, I want a book to reference to when it comes to certain things. Online is not always available, and quite frankly, it is annoying to reference when I am sewing. I prefer books. I was hoping that... | [] | 1465468536 | 1465468536 | AHMG3ALUBE3FEBHODTBHP5J24YDA | 1,528,726,984,524 | 1 | false |
4 | Lovely Illustrations, Nice Set Up, Unique Recipes, Is It Perfect For You? Let's See.. | Reviewing this book is not going to be an easy task. On the one hand I absolutely love many things about it, but on the other hand, there are some things that just are not so great for me or that appeal to the family.<br /><br />WHAT IS THIS BOOK LIKE?<br />This book is a beautiful book. The watercolor illustrations ... | [] | 145492036X | 145492036X | AHMG3ALUBE3FEBHODTBHP5J24YDA | 1,524,058,827,806 | 4 | false |
4 | Solid Reference To Have For Small Business, Still Had To Research For Some Answers To Questions | When it comes to tax situations, no one likes to deal with it. Running a small business can be a frustrating and difficult task. It is always nice to have manuals on hand to help in the process.<br /><br />WHAT IS THIS BOOK LIKE?<br />This book is well laid out. It has nice information in it with easy to read fonts.... | [] | 1413324231 | 1413324231 | AHMG3ALUBE3FEBHODTBHP5J24YDA | 1,524,054,381,429 | 1 | false |
2 | This Book Has Its Place, But It Was Not Our Taste- At All (Except for One Thing) | When I review books, I realize that they are subject to the tastes of the reader. When I read this book through, I was so shocked at what I found inside that I had four other people take a look at it just to be sure that I was not over reacting.<br /><br />WHAT IS THIS BOOK LIKE?<br />This book has great potential. I... | [] | 1683690176 | 1683690176 | AHMG3ALUBE3FEBHODTBHP5J24YDA | 1,523,570,880,853 | 5 | false |
5 | WILDLY CREATIVE, Huge Collection Of Almost EVERY Kind Of Recipe I Can Think Of Including -HALVA! | WARNING- In depth review for those interested in making a buying decision. For brief summary, see section marked THE BOTTOM LINE<br />--------------------<br />Although I am a cook book fanatic, I have to say that few books measure up to the level of adventurous unique baking/cooking that I like to do. I really was n... | [] | 1940772486 | 1940772486 | AHMG3ALUBE3FEBHODTBHP5J24YDA | 1,521,490,152,659 | 14 | false |
4 | A Good Reference Book For Educators Looking for Intro To Computer Inspiration | When it comes to school books, we have quite a collection of them. We prefer to explore many resources when approaching a topic, so that we have a more rounded view of a subject. Let's see what we thought of this one..<br /><br />WHAT IS THIS BOOK LIKE?<br />This book is set up to give a general outline of how to app... | [] | 1506341284 | 1506341284 | AHMG3ALUBE3FEBHODTBHP5J24YDA | 1,520,525,319,710 | 0 | false |
5 | Great Introduction For Adults, Teens, Homeschool, Extra Curricular Topics, To A VERY Useful Skill | Although I have built computers for years and worked on electrical devices, I am sad to admit that I never took the time to get the hang of soldering. I have done a few very easy things, but never really learned how to do a good job of it. This book seemed like the perfect introduction. Let's see how it measures up.... | [] | 168045384X | 168045384X | AHMG3ALUBE3FEBHODTBHP5J24YDA | 1,518,708,126,164 | 5 | false |
5 | Visually Interesting And Fun To Read- This Is A Great Assortment Of Recipes Well Worth Having! (IN DEPTH REVIEW) | (WARNING - THIS IS AN IN DEPTH REVIEW- if you prefer a short summary, see section marked THE BOTTOM LINE)<br />---------------------<br />When it comes to cookbooks, I find that it is important to identify what kind of person you are when it comes to making recipes and what you are looking for in terms of cookbooks. I... | [] | 1624144551 | 1624144551 | AHMG3ALUBE3FEBHODTBHP5J24YDA | 1,515,436,125,348 | 3 | false |
4 | Good Insight Into Businesses, Although More Targeted Toward Larger Companies Than Smaller Businesses | I was intrigued when I read the description of this book and wondered if it would help contribute toward developing a business model PRACTICALLY or just for those who already have huge successful businesses. Let's see how it measured up.<br /><br />WHAT IS THIS BOOK LIKE?<br />First of all, in a book of this type, I f... | [] | 1260031209 | 1260031209 | AHMG3ALUBE3FEBHODTBHP5J24YDA | 1,513,875,193,788 | 2 | false |
5 | GREAT Book As A Beginning Course/Refresher- PLENTY of Inspiration No Matter What Camera You Have | I have had a really nice camera for a while now, but never have taken the time to sit down and learn about the manual controls that I can use on the camera. This book came along just as I was thinking how I could use a course in photography.<br /><br />WHAT IS THIS BOOK LIKE?<br />Sometimes there are books that look g... | [] | 1781574065 | 1781574065 | AHMG3ALUBE3FEBHODTBHP5J24YDA | 1,505,910,950,594 | 0 | false |
4 | Fresh New Ideas To Inspire, A Bit Lacking On Presentation | I have been working with watercolor paints on and off for about 10 years or more. I tend to not like the faint faded watercolors, so this book really looked intriguing to me. I was interested to get some inspiration from it.<br /><br />WHAT IS THIS BOOK LIKE?<br />This book is 9 1/2 by 7 1/2 inches in size. It is a ... | [] | 1781574332 | 1781574332 | AHMG3ALUBE3FEBHODTBHP5J24YDA | 1,504,787,426,806 | 20 | false |
5 | Jan Berry Has Another WINNER Of A Book- HIGHLY Recommended For Anyone Anxious To Try Soap Making | (WARNING- This is an in depth review for those who want to explore this book a little before buying- for a brief summary, see THE BOTTOM LINE section)<br /><br />It was when I had the chance to review Jan Berry's first book 101 Easy Homemade Products For Your Skin, Health, and Home that I became really good at making l... | [] | 1624143849 | 1624143849 | AHMG3ALUBE3FEBHODTBHP5J24YDA | 1,504,367,374,969 | 8 | false |
5 | Great For All Ages, And Good Conversation Starter Too | As an educator, our family has an affinity for educational books. We are always looking for great books to add to our resource collection. When I saw this book, I knew we had hit upon something that definitely needed to be in our resource collection. Even during power failures, we have lots to look at and learn from... | [] | 1465456600 | 1465456600 | AHMG3ALUBE3FEBHODTBHP5J24YDA | 1,491,076,873,000 | 10 | false |
5 | This Book Is HIS Baby And The Results Are GOLD! | I usually write pretty in depth reviews, but for this book, I will start out more briefly with the intent to update over time. The reason? Because this has met a need that I never realized would come about and has filled it beautifully. Let me tell you why..<br /><br />WHAT IS THIS BOOK LIKE?<br />The chapters are p... | [] | 158761345X | 158761345X | AHMG3ALUBE3FEBHODTBHP5J24YDA | 1,484,612,509,000 | 34 | true |
3 | Great For Those Who Like Written Instructions, But Not So Much For Visual Learners | I have always had an interest in crochet, so whenever I get to try out a new crochet book or magazine, I get quite excited. My daughter has taken up the crochet and now knitting hobby as well so between the two of us, I know that we will find a use for the books most of the time.<br /><br />WHAT IS THIS BOOK LIKE?<br ... | [] | 1119287111 | 1119287111 | AHMG3ALUBE3FEBHODTBHP5J24YDA | 1,482,177,354,000 | 12 | false |
5 | This Will Be On My All Time Favorite Shelf! I Can Finally Make My Own Grassfed Corned Beef And Pastrami | (WARNING - In depth review. See Paragraph labeled THE BOTTOM LINE for quick summary if you are not interested in long reviews)<br />I have a rather extensive collection of cookbooks that I have collected over the years. I have made many things from the basic to the exotic and enjoy knowing how to make just about ANYT... | [] | 1624143105 | 1624143105 | AHMG3ALUBE3FEBHODTBHP5J24YDA | 1,476,199,942,000 | 1 | false |
4 | Great Reference To Help Build On Drawing Experience, But Not An End In Itself | I have been a person with artistic leanings since I was a child. I always wanted to illustrate many things, even some school reports. Along the way I was able to pick up some old books in an attempt to help me learn how to draw better. One of which was [[ASIN:B000LDQYEM The Art of Drawing Heads and Hands]] which alt... | [] | 0823023753 | 0823023753 | AHMG3ALUBE3FEBHODTBHP5J24YDA | 1,466,424,703,000 | 2 | false |
5 | UPDATE AGAIN- A Rare And Extensive Collection of Useful Recipes for Every Day Living - Including Pet Care (In Depth Review) | (PLEASE SEE UPDATE AT THE END OF THE REVIEW)<br />I can not tell you how excited I was to receive this book. I mean, I LOVE making my own cosmetics and home products. Although I have had a few recipes I have used over time and a couple of books I refer to occasionally, this book, well, it really makes me excited.<br ... | [
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5 | What A Delightful Book- Been Designing for Years, But Good For Beginner's Too | I know that the title of this review might be off putting to some who would view this book, but let me explain. When I first began to sew and design clothing, I wanted to do it right. I didn't care about the shortcuts or the quickie solutions to just slipping by with creating clothing. I wanted to make high quality ... | [] | 1589238265 | 1589238265 | AHMG3ALUBE3FEBHODTBHP5J24YDA | 1,433,521,243,000 | 39 | false |
4 | Great Unique Recipes, But Ingredients May Be Difficult To Find | I love unusual recipes. I really enjoy using recipes from all sorts of regions of the globe. It is fun to explore and my family enjoys having the different perspectives on culture via food! This book is really different than most books, but it does have a bit of frustration involved. Quite a few of the ingredients ... | [] | 1624140955 | 1624140955 | AHMG3ALUBE3FEBHODTBHP5J24YDA | 1,429,539,478,000 | 2 | false |
5 | I Tend To Be Disappointed In Weaving Books, But Not This Time | I don't have a large loom, but I do have a rigid heddle loom that is 30+ inches wide. I want to weave interesting things, but need some pointers if I wanted to get into larger pieces of fabric beyond scarves and such.<br /><br />This book really gives me a lot of food for thought. It is NOT a rigid heddle book, but i... | [] | 1596686480 | 1596686480 | AHMG3ALUBE3FEBHODTBHP5J24YDA | 1,427,145,886,000 | 3 | true |
2 | Didn't Flow Well And Hard To Wade Through | (This review is based upon an Advanced Copy of the Book which could have further revisions upon release)<br />(Review completely revised)<br /><br />Every now and then I will review something and not be happy with the review I wrote. This book was such a case. Have you ever had someone you know casually walk by and y... | [] | 1594204942 | 1594204942 | AHMG3ALUBE3FEBHODTBHP5J24YDA | 1,420,739,196,000 | 5 | false |
5 | I Said I Would NEVER Knit Socks- This Book Changed That | I hated knitting when I was small. I vowed I would never knit. I almost got by with it until I learned how to spin my own yarn (long story). Then I had to learn to knit to make the yarn look good since crochet made it too stiff. I began to knit hats and gloves and all sorts of things, but I vowed I would NEVER knit... | [] | 1596680296 | 1596680296 | AHMG3ALUBE3FEBHODTBHP5J24YDA | 1,417,620,813,000 | 39 | true |
5 | The GED Has Been Recently Revamped- This Book Might Help Bridge The Difference | WHO MIGHT BE INTERESTED IN THIS BOOK?<br />Why would you want to take the GED test? Besides there being a lot of people who do not graduate high school for a variety of reasons, there are also those who might be out of the country during school, as well as home schooled people who would like to have a GED to add to th... | [] | 1118678079 | 1118678079 | AHMG3ALUBE3FEBHODTBHP5J24YDA | 1,417,615,433,000 | 7 | false |
2 | What a HUGE disappointment | I was SO excited to get this book I could not WAIT. Fashion? Style? Unique? I am ALL about that. When I first thumbed through the book, I was like, "Are you KIDDING me?" Boring does not come close to what I was feeling about it. Frumpy? Um, blah. I don't know. I was expecting a little more pizazz the way ever... | [] | 1933064293 | 1933064293 | AHMG3ALUBE3FEBHODTBHP5J24YDA | 1,413,043,834,000 | 57 | true |
5 | WOW- Amazing Book But Binding Could Be Better | My first reaction to this book was WOW. It is HUGE. On top of that, it is the most comprehensive cookbook I have that is also easy to use and flows well. I have got quite a few favorites in my collection from the old Better Homes and Gardens Cookbook to The Joy of Cooking. I also have Culinary Arts Institute Cookbo... | [] | 1936493853 | 1936493853 | AHMG3ALUBE3FEBHODTBHP5J24YDA | 1,412,201,187,000 | 31 | false |
5 | Great Character Building Stories For Wide Age Range | My daughter is 15 and loves these books. She has read all of the others, and said that this book is just as good as the previous ones. She said that she loves that this book is thicker (they have been getting thicker). It is a fast read for her, but she still loves the story line.<br /><br />Grace gets a new route t... | [] | 0544080238 | 0544080238 | AHMG3ALUBE3FEBHODTBHP5J24YDA | 1,409,059,821,000 | 1 | false |
5 | Avante-Garde Knitting Patterns Not For Blending In the Crowd | I was not expecting to like this book as much as I do. There are a lot of unique and unusual items in here to knit. I enjoy the challenge of making something unusual that is interesting, but it is not always easy to find patterns of the Avante-garde type of style that I like to make.<br /><br />This book has things i... | [] | 0385346255 | 0385346255 | AHMG3ALUBE3FEBHODTBHP5J24YDA | 1,407,154,727,000 | 4 | true |
5 | My Family Brought This On Our Easter Trip | We had to take a bit of a trip to be with relatives during the Easter weekend and I was surprised to see my husband and daughter bending over this book in the back seat of the car, engrossed completely in the contents.<br /><br />Not only is this a well laid out book, it addresses a topic very important to the family- ... | [] | 142621281X | 142621281X | AHMG3ALUBE3FEBHODTBHP5J24YDA | 1,399,037,237,000 | 0 | false |
4 | Great Information, Layout Is Decent, Paper Quality Lacking | Knitting for Dummies is a contradiction for me. On the one hand, I really like the information included in the book. It has a lot of great insight into knitting which is gathered into one place. I love the huge amount of information in one place.<br /><br />WHAT YOU WILL FIND IN THIS BOOK THAT I LIKED:<br /><br />In... | [] | 1118661516 | 1118661516 | AHMG3ALUBE3FEBHODTBHP5J24YDA | 1,388,412,959,000 | 4 | false |
5 | My Entire Family Enjoyed This Book | I put this book aside to really take a deep look at it, but when I went to get it, it was gone. I asked for it back and my son brought it into the room. Then when I sat down later to take a look at it again, it was gone! My daughter just brought it into the room and told me that she read it from cover to cover and e... | [] | 0761455590 | 0761455590 | AHMG3ALUBE3FEBHODTBHP5J24YDA | 1,375,460,957,000 | 0 | false |
5 | My 14 Year Old Really Enjoyed This Book | My daughter could not wait to read this book. She was not disappointed as I heard her giggle and chuckle through the entire book. She said that it was really fun and she could relate to much of what they did in the book- cooking, spinning wool, raising their own crops and living in a rural place. She said it made it ... | [] | 0761458271 | 0761458271 | AHMG3ALUBE3FEBHODTBHP5J24YDA | 1,375,460,608,000 | 0 | false |
5 | A MUST Have For Families Who Treasure America Or Want To Learn About It | Our state requires the study of the Constitution of the US at least once in the educational progression of each student. Our schools barely do a good job of it if at all, and for homeschoolers it is difficult to find good material that really energizes students and makes them not want to run from the subject.<br /><br... | [] | 0310734215 | 0310734215 | AHMG3ALUBE3FEBHODTBHP5J24YDA | 1,374,841,762,000 | 2 | false |
4 | Basic Recipes With Some Interesting Twists | When I purchase a cookbook, I look at several things. I look at the print, the photos, and the paper quality of the book. I also look at the binding, as well as the size. Then I look at the recipes.<br /><br />I can not comment on what I consider to be two of the most important factors with a cookbook since I was on... | [] | 0544114582 | 0544114582 | AHMG3ALUBE3FEBHODTBHP5J24YDA | 1,374,781,382,000 | 3 | false |
5 | If You Want To Learn Jewelry Basics, This Is A Great Book | I have been making beaded and creative assembled jewelry for a lot of years now, and one thing that I have always wished for was a great book to outline basic jewelry making skills that would allow me to quickly turn to a page, learn what I needed to know very quickly, put the book away, and be on my way to creating ev... | [] | 1118497821 | 1118497821 | AHMG3ALUBE3FEBHODTBHP5J24YDA | 1,369,665,904,000 | 22 | false |
4 | Not Everyone Will Like This Book- Find Out Why | Before I review this book, you need to know my previous perceptions of Billy Ray Cyrus. My mom had some friends who were former Billy Ray extreme fans and who all went to see him in concert. They were so completely turned off and upset about what they said was arrogance, that I pretty much had a very negative view of... | [] | 0547992653 | 0547992653 | AHMG3ALUBE3FEBHODTBHP5J24YDA | 1,367,949,696,000 | 1 | false |
5 | My Daughter Says, "Best One YET!" | Every time that my daughter gets a chance to read one of the Just Grace series, she runs into her room to being reading right away.<br /><br />This book was in her words, "The Best One Yet"<br /><br />When Grace broke a "Pinky Promise" to someone there is a fight for a few days but cupcakes make it all better. The who... | [] | 0547877447 | 0547877447 | AHMG3ALUBE3FEBHODTBHP5J24YDA | 1,365,474,818,000 | 0 | false |
4 | Good Book For Seekers and Contemplaters in Life | Sometimes life gets so harried and weighed down that it is easy to forget the things that matter. This book and CD package is just enough of a break to encourage the reader to slow down and remember what makes life so special.<br /><br />What starts out as a life that seems to be stalling, ends up on a very poignant j... | [] | 1401941214 | 1401941214 | AHMG3ALUBE3FEBHODTBHP5J24YDA | 1,360,761,361,000 | 0 | false |
5 | Great Book To Give To Flower Girls | This is a a really nice book. The pages are all composed of really nice photos and simple sentences in the book so that the youngest readers would still appreciate being able to read this book or have it read to them.<br /><br />The high quality photos are really fun to look at. It is done in such a way that it feels... | [] | 0761461191 | 0761461191 | AHMG3ALUBE3FEBHODTBHP5J24YDA | 1,358,447,702,000 | 1 | false |
4 | Great Gift For Those Who Need Help At Thanksgiving | As a person who has been cooking Thanksgiving dinners since I was small, this book was kind of an exercise in what I already know and do from personal experience. It has a nice level of explanation in it about types of turkey, how to defrost, and why with not too much information to be overwhelming.<br /><br />The rec... | [] | 1400069912 | 1400069912 | AHMG3ALUBE3FEBHODTBHP5J24YDA | 1,353,920,903,000 | 0 | false |
5 | Depending On Your Love Or Disdain For Learning This Book Is Interesting | There are two kinds of people when it comes to history. There are those who are adventurers who like to uncover clues and information like a treasure hunt to always gain insight into years past when no one still alive can give any personal insight into the times in question.<br /><br />The second group are those who a... | [] | 1595554599 | 1595554599 | AHMG3ALUBE3FEBHODTBHP5J24YDA | 1,340,297,249,000 | 22 | false |
5 | My 13 Year Old Loved This Book! | When I got Letters To Missy Violet, my 13 year old daughter snatched the book and took off with it planning to read it from cover to cover.<br /><br />When I asked her reaction to the book, she was very excited to talk about this book. I am beginning this review with her impressions.<br /><br />This is about a girl wh... | [] | 0547363001 | 0547363001 | AHMG3ALUBE3FEBHODTBHP5J24YDA | 1,335,305,317,000 | 0 | false |
5 | Great Beginner Book For Those Entering Sales | What this basically is, is seven different books on the field of sales from the Dummies series. Topics covered are:<br /><br />-Foundations: Seven Step Selling Cycle, Understanding/Connecting w/ Potential Clients, Knowing the Product<br /><br />-Prospecting and Fishing for Clients and Getting Sales from Tapped and Un... | [] | 111806593X | 111806593X | AHMG3ALUBE3FEBHODTBHP5J24YDA | 1,335,302,407,000 | 0 | false |
5 | My 13 Year Old Enjoyed This Book! Great For Educational Libraries | My young daughter has been reading these books since she was 12 and each one gets progressively more fun for her to read. Her first one was not as well received- the London version- but as she has read through each of these, I am finding that her enjoyment level has gone up. Perhaps it just took her time to get used ... | [] | 1742208185 | 1742208185 | AHMG3ALUBE3FEBHODTBHP5J24YDA | 1,332,474,726,000 | 1 | false |
5 | Fun Relaxing Take On Every Day Things | As a person who has to read poetry on a regular basis for school lessons, I have to say that this book is a restful reflective look at every day life. I find the book to be like taking a moment to sit with a cup of tea and step outside of the daily hum drum and see life in a little bit new light.<br /><br />Although I... | [] | 0547687117 | 0547687117 | AHMG3ALUBE3FEBHODTBHP5J24YDA | 1,332,474,091,000 | 2 | false |
4 | Interesting Book, Might Not Appeal to Everyone. | I have waited a long time to review this book. You might wonder why. Well, I have not written a review of this book, because I really wanted to give it a fair trial and take a long look at the book, along with someone age appropriate who will be using it to give some feedback.<br /><br />On the one hand, the book has... | [] | 1118024311 | 1118024311 | AHMG3ALUBE3FEBHODTBHP5J24YDA | 1,330,035,382,000 | 22 | false |
5 | The Just Grace Series is A Big Hit With My Daughter | When I had the opportunity to evaluate another book in the Just Grace series, my daughter almost leaped out of her chair, "GET THAT BOOK!!! PLEASEPLEASEPLEASE MOM!!!"<br /><br />That about sums up what my daughter loves about the Just Grace series. As for this book, she grins every time I bring up the name of the boo... | [] | 0547577206 | 0547577206 | AHMG3ALUBE3FEBHODTBHP5J24YDA | 1,330,034,377,000 | 0 | false |
5 | A Bigger Hit than London Was With The Kid Critic | I was talking to the owner of a book store about the possibility of carrying new books and I happened to mention the Paris Book to the owner. I told her that perhaps being an English Lit person she might not completely relate to or appreciate the layout of the book as it could appear a bit ADD. My daughter popped up f... | [] | 1742208177 | 1742208177 | AHMG3ALUBE3FEBHODTBHP5J24YDA | 1,330,033,960,000 | 3 | false |
4 | Snippets of Interesting Information in ADD Style Format | My twelve year old daughter loves to read. It is her favorite past time. When I held up the London: Everything You Ever Wanted To Know, she quickly grabbed and ran to read it from cover to cover. I was curious to see her reaction when she was done,and I have to say it rather surprised me.<br /><br />Her reaction was... | [] | 1742208169 | 1742208169 | AHMG3ALUBE3FEBHODTBHP5J24YDA | 1,326,723,908,000 | 1 | false |
4 | A Well Written Glimpse into Being an Immigrant to the US | So many times I get turned off by books which end up being nothing more than thinly veiled boo-hoo victim type writing. So many times books of this nature are nothing more than trying to get vindication and excuse behavior with readers.<br /><br />This book, however is a bit different. Nada Prouty gives a glimpse int... | [] | 0230113869 | 0230113869 | AHMG3ALUBE3FEBHODTBHP5J24YDA | 1,324,499,910,000 | 4 | false |
5 | Great Help To Prepare for Licensing Exam | A workbook sized book with white pages and clear fonts to read, this review book is well laid out. There are different sections which help you to prepare BEFORE you take the tests in the book by providing information on:<br /><br />How to Prepare for the Exam<br />How to Study<br />What to Study<br />Helpful Hints on ... | [] | 1111545502 | 1111545502 | AHMG3ALUBE3FEBHODTBHP5J24YDA | 1,321,995,268,000 | 10 | false |
5 | This thing is HUGE! | What a delightful book to have on hand if you are at all interested in New York State History! Although it is a bit difficult to maneuver because it is so huge, if you have a table to sit at to read, this book has a ton of fascinating information from the roots of New York (including First Nations tribes) right up to ... | [] | 081560808X | 081560808X | AHMG3ALUBE3FEBHODTBHP5J24YDA | 1,321,908,477,000 | 3 | true |
5 | Everything I Ever Wanted To Know and Then Some! | If you want to take a trip to San Francisco, and have no idea what to expect or where to go, this book is a fabulous companion!<br /><br />Loaded with full color photos and tons of maps, everything is well laid out and it does not pull any punches. Anything you want to know about San Francisco is pretty much here.<br ... | [] | 0679009450 | 0679009450 | AHMG3ALUBE3FEBHODTBHP5J24YDA | 1,321,908,239,000 | 0 | false |
5 | Well Laid Out And Easy To Listen To | I am a visual person. When it comes to Cliff Notes, I prefer to have a book in my hand, as I like to scan pages and find what I am looking for.<br /><br />I decided to try out this new form of Cliff Notes on CD or MP3 files, I thought it would be an interesting new way to explore the Cliff Notes.<br /><br />There are t... | [] | 1611069246 | 1611069246 | AHMG3ALUBE3FEBHODTBHP5J24YDA | 1,319,479,670,000 | 0 | false |
5 | GREAT Book to Have on Hand for Construction Workers. | As a family who has two members in the construction industry as well as high pressure metal working, this is a great book to have. Almost twice the size of a traditional pocketbook paperback, this book is sprial bound. The pages are coated for easy wiping and protection from various wet or oily substances that could ... | [] | 1111038635 | 1111038635 | AHMG3ALUBE3FEBHODTBHP5J24YDA | 1,317,320,076,000 | 0 | false |
5 | My 12 Year Old LOVES This Book! | When I opened the package to find Just Grace and the Double Surprise, my 12 year old snatched it right up and ran to read it. I could not get her to do anything else until she finished it. The entire time she was reading it, she was saying, "This is SUCH a cute book! I LOVE it!"<br /><br />She particularly liked tha... | [] | 0547370261 | 0547370261 | AHMG3ALUBE3FEBHODTBHP5J24YDA | 1,316,174,172,000 | 0 | false |
4 | Well Laid Out And Informative | When I first saw the Joomla Book, I was not sure what to expect. Although the book has no color photos or illustrations, the book is very well laid out.<br /><br />There is great history, a chapter that helps you outline your purpose for using Joomla, how to install and set up Joomla, use templates, SEOs, search engi... | [] | 0321704215 | 0321704215 | AHMG3ALUBE3FEBHODTBHP5J24YDA | 1,305,205,841,000 | 4 | false |
4 | Good Ideas And Very Helpful | Although not miracle making, this book has a lot of ideas in it that we already knew, but to someone just starting their own business, this book has a lot of good ideas and helpful insights into advertising and finding ways to promote your business that you might not have thought of independently.<br /><br />One of the... | [] | 1435458281 | 1435458281 | AHMG3ALUBE3FEBHODTBHP5J24YDA | 1,301,097,597,000 | 0 | false |
5 | My Daughter LOVES This Book | When I was walking through the room the other day, my 12 year old daughter came up to me and said,"Please make sure to tell the Amazon people that this book is really really good- I want other kids like me to have a chance to read it."<br /><br />It was when I saw the book laying on the table as a reminder that I reali... | [] | 1400316340 | 1400316340 | AHMG3ALUBE3FEBHODTBHP5J24YDA | 1,298,634,451,000 | 10 | false |
5 | Excellent for Beginners that are Visual Learners | I am a visual learner. You can tell me something all day long and I have a rather challenging time trying to see the same things that you see, in the same way that you see it. As the old saying goes, "A picture is worth a thousand words".<br /><br />In the field of computers, I have found that some of the best ways to... | [] | 047057092X | 047057092X | AHMG3ALUBE3FEBHODTBHP5J24YDA | 1,293,134,116,000 | 0 | false |
5 | THE BOOK I HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR! | As a person who has worked with makeup and faux hair for many years as an artist, I spent a long time looking for a resource book on how to make wigs and other hair pieces. I even searched the internet for a long time and finally gave up- there just was not any good information that I could find and it was very frustr... | [] | 0240813200 | 0240813200 | AHMG3ALUBE3FEBHODTBHP5J24YDA | 1,293,133,485,000 | 1 | false |
5 | Very Helpful and Informative | Although I have had one version or another of small business over the years, I found this guide to be a great refresher course on how to focus oneself in the business that you are in. This book has great summaries of :<br /><br />-analyzing your expertise and what is in demand for business<br />-developing target mark... | [] | 1413311881 | 1413311881 | AHMG3ALUBE3FEBHODTBHP5J24YDA | 1,279,142,559,000 | 1 | false |
5 | A Delightful Audio Book Family Friendly | My daughter and I have had so much fun listening to the Wishing for Tomorrow Unabridged Audio book together. The CDs play well and the narrator is delightful. The English accent and her lovely voice make listening to this story lots of fun.<br /><br />The story itself is a prequel to the Little Princess, written in s... | [] | 1441812660 | 1441812660 | AHMG3ALUBE3FEBHODTBHP5J24YDA | 1,277,415,825,000 | 3 | false |
5 | Great guide, easy to use for visual oriented people | When I travel, I want a book that I can grab and look up things easily without having to spend too much mental time processing.The Discover Japan book is beautifully set up for those like me who are visually oriented and need quick reference capabilities.<br /><br />Each chapter has color coded pages, so you can just ... | [] | 1741799961 | 1741799961 | AHMG3ALUBE3FEBHODTBHP5J24YDA | 1,274,448,277,000 | 0 | false |
5 | What A Wonderful Book- My Entire Family Loves It | When I got this book, I tried three times to sit down and read it, but it would disappear. I even found my older son reading it quietly. He rarely reads through books of this sort.<br /><br />When I finally got to sit down and read it, I was moved. This is a beautiful book. There is a lovely story which shows love ... | [] | 1400314739 | 1400314739 | AHMG3ALUBE3FEBHODTBHP5J24YDA | 1,269,613,784,000 | 0 | false |
5 | Every time I read this book I get hungry | When I first opened this book I was amazed at the wonderful selections of recipes that are housed inside. Very unique recipes for baking but not for sweets- for vegetable concentrated baked goods is a wonderful collection for me to have. I have a huge cookbook collection so it takes a very unusual book to get me exci... | [] | 0811859061 | 0811859061 | AHMG3ALUBE3FEBHODTBHP5J24YDA | 1,266,525,188,000 | 1 | false |
3 | It's Like Those Stupid Stories YouTell To Teach Me Lessons You Think I Need to Learn | When the Amazon book came in the mail, my ten year old daughter grabbed it and ran. She was expecting WEEZER to be in it and she was right.<br /><br />Quickly, she ran over to the table and thumbed through the book. She looked up at me with a crestfallen look and said,"Oh, it is like those stupid stories that you tel... | [] | 1416990003 | 1416990003 | AHMG3ALUBE3FEBHODTBHP5J24YDA | 1,259,170,779,000 | 4 | false |
1 | Where's the Green? | What a boring book. I was expecting to have some really great ideas to help have a low budget yet still appealing Christmas. Instead I got what seemed to me to be a half hearted attempt to make a so-called environmentally better Christmas by doing things that made Christmas feel destitute, colorless, and barren.<br /... | [] | 0811867676 | 0811867676 | AHMG3ALUBE3FEBHODTBHP5J24YDA | 1,258,814,906,000 | 5 | false |
5 | Slow start but fun reading | The beginning of SO NOT HAPPENING was pretty slow for me. I felt that the book did not start very smoothly and much of the behavior of the lead character was inconsistent. For instance, the world obsessed materialistic rich girl who did not have time for people suddenly had time to pray to God? It did not flow reall... | [] | 1595545417 | 1595545417 | AHMG3ALUBE3FEBHODTBHP5J24YDA | 1,250,710,797,000 | 0 | false |
2 | I WISH that I had not purchased this book | As an avid beader, I am always looking for inspirational books to prod my creativity along during dry spells. After reading all of the sterling reviews of this book SHAPED BEADWORK, I was really expecting some lovely eye candy and ideas to spin off of for my personal beadwork.<br /><br />What I got instead was a HUGE ... | [] | 1600592775 | 1600592775 | AHMG3ALUBE3FEBHODTBHP5J24YDA | 1,246,310,673,000 | 19 | true |
5 | Like a Private Tour of Old France | What an enjoyable boook AU REVOIR TO ALL THAT: FOOD, WINE, and the END OF FRANCE is.<br /><br />Like a private little tour of France through the eyes of someone who prizes the old French traditions, this book is a very nice book. It is sad to see how the French climate is changing in regards to their cuisine, wine, c... | [] | 1596913533 | 1596913533 | AHMG3ALUBE3FEBHODTBHP5J24YDA | 1,239,916,732,000 | 0 | false |
4 | Very colorful and good word rhythm | I tested Ballyhoo Bay first on my daughter who is 10 years old. She loved the rhyming words and bright colors, but thought that the story was a bit far fetched. She loves young children's books and reads through them often.<br /><br />Upon viewing the book myself, I love the colors which are so bright too. The premi... | [] | 1416958886 | 1416958886 | AHMG3ALUBE3FEBHODTBHP5J24YDA | 1,235,675,019,000 | 0 | false |
4 | Lots of information, but very small print | This guide has a lot of information in it. Everything is laid out so that it is relatively easy to find. There is information on the country as a whole, and then broken down into towns as you find in travel guides.<br /><br />However, the paper quality was not the best- I found the print to be faded a bit and the fon... | [] | 1741047021 | 1741047021 | AHMG3ALUBE3FEBHODTBHP5J24YDA | 1,234,466,165,000 | 0 | false |
5 | I just love this simple adorable book | If you are a cat lover at all, you might want to check out POSY by Linda Newberry and Catherine Rayner. What a sweet adorable book.<br /><br />Through mixed media illustrations of watercolor and pen and ink, Posy perfectly captures the adventurous day in the life of a tiger stripe cat.<br /><br />There are few words p... | [] | 1416971122 | 1416971122 | AHMG3ALUBE3FEBHODTBHP5J24YDA | 1,231,447,680,000 | 1 | false |
5 | Excellent inspiration, but be prepared to do a little thinking | I was not sure what to expect when I opened the CRAZY FELT book. Many felting books are not very interesting to me. I tend to have a much more artistic approach to fiber arts, so I like things to be very unique and creative.<br /><br />CRAZY FELT is a book written in Great Britain. This is not a problem unless you a... | [] | 1844483568 | 1844483568 | AHMG3ALUBE3FEBHODTBHP5J24YDA | 1,229,970,003,000 | 52 | false |
5 | Hard to find specific info, but enjoyable for kids to read- excellent information | THE HUMAN MACHINE OWNER's GUIDE TO THE BODY is set up like an old fashioned space sci fi style TV show (think the old Mission Impossible, or Lost in Space shows). Each section is set up with digital fonts and like an owner's manual for a machine.<br /><br />The idea is to make learning about the human body fun and int... | [] | 0192728644 | 0192728644 | AHMG3ALUBE3FEBHODTBHP5J24YDA | 1,229,008,821,000 | 1 | false |
3 | I Was Expecting SO Much More | As an avid spinner of yarns in many different fiber combinations, I could not wait for LUXURY ONE SKEIN WONDERS to come out. I have stashes of bamboo, soysilk, merino, silk, and alpaca fibers waiting for just the right motivation to get me to dye and spin them into balls of luxury.<br /><br />I was hoping that this bo... | [] | 1603420797 | 1603420797 | AHMG3ALUBE3FEBHODTBHP5J24YDA | 1,227,239,716,000 | 1 | false |
3 | Good Beginning Guide To Asian Food, but Hard To Follow | As a person who has eaten extensively from many different cuisines, both out to dinner and at home, I was intrigued by the book ASIAN DINING RULES.<br /><br />The book has some nice things- it give simple explanations of basic dishes in Japanese, Chinese, Indian, Thai, Vietnamese, Korean, and Cambodian. There is a nic... | [] | 0061255599 | 0061255599 | AHMG3ALUBE3FEBHODTBHP5J24YDA | 1,227,239,118,000 | 1 | false |
5 | Every Little Girls Dream In A Book | Once again as has become a habit when an Amazon package arrives at our house) when I got this book in the mail, my nine year old daughter snatched it away and read it from cover to cover. She came back into the room minutes later and said," I thought it was a very good book, I like it!"<br /><br />Then my husband took... | [] | 140031321X | 140031321X | AHMG3ALUBE3FEBHODTBHP5J24YDA | 1,226,612,036,000 | 0 | false |
5 | My Kids Loved This Book | Sometimes in political campaigns, people get all angry at candidates like they are an opposing baseball team and they forget that they are real people and deserve to be celebrated and recognized as people. Childish name calling rips off SO many people when it comes to politics.<br /><br />In the case of John McCain, de... | [] | 1416975284 | 1416975284 | AHMG3ALUBE3FEBHODTBHP5J24YDA | 1,226,611,378,000 | 3 | false |
5 | This Is the Gourmet Answer to Raw Foods | One of the hardest things for me to adjust to when paring down my intake of food is the adjustment of making any kind of elaborate gourmet style meal if I need to, to making something out of almost no ingredients and not even be able to COOK IT!<br /><br />When I switched to primarily raw foods, my family was on the ve... | [] | 1556436475 | 1556436475 | AHMG3ALUBE3FEBHODTBHP5J24YDA | 1,225,319,479,000 | 117 | false |
5 | WOW- this is so well laid out- excellent mix of learning styles represented | As a teacher, I have learned over the years that in order to cover a subject to reach the most people, you have to present the topic in various learning styles. Having a topic covered only in book or only orally when it comes to language is not going to reach all different types of learning styles.<br /><br />LATIN AM... | [] | 0199534403 | 0199534403 | AHMG3ALUBE3FEBHODTBHP5J24YDA | 1,224,696,962,000 | 6 | false |
2 | This is a BEDTIME story? | My children have become very involved in my reviewing process of late. When a box arrives from Amazon, the customary question is, "Can I PLEASE open it?" If I know that I am receiving something appropriate for them to see, I will let them.<br /><br />WHAT'S UNDER THE BED arrived one day and my nine year old daughter s... | [] | 1416949437 | 1416949437 | AHMG3ALUBE3FEBHODTBHP5J24YDA | 1,223,495,157,000 | 2 | false |
5 | What a Delightful Book- my daughter grabbed it and ran | Amazon day is becoming an event in my home. Whenever a package comes from Amazon, my nine year old daughter grabs whatever is in the box and runs with it squirreling herself into her room.<br /><br />If the book is not age appropriate or interesting, she comes running right back out and puts it back into the box. If ... | [] | 1419686429 | 1419686429 | AHMG3ALUBE3FEBHODTBHP5J24YDA | 1,222,815,734,000 | 2 | false |
5 | JUDY BOLTON HAS BEEN KIDNAPPED! | This review has been one of the most difficult reviews that I have had to write. If someone makes a statement like that, you might think that this is a boring book so it is taking me forever to get through it.<br /><br />Nope.<br /><br />The book is hard to read?<br /><br />Nope.<br /><br />I don't like this book?<br ... | [] | 1429090219 | 1429090219 | AHMG3ALUBE3FEBHODTBHP5J24YDA | 1,221,663,834,000 | 4 | false |
5 | What a DELIGHTFUL book- My kids keep fighting over it | I have been a home educator for quite a few years now, and when I got a copy of this book- the SMITHSONIAN FIELD GUIDE TO THE BIRDS OF NORTH AMERICA to review, I was not expecting the reaction I got from my family.<br /><br />My son got the book and ran with with it. Once I managed to get it away from him, my daughter... | [] | 0061120405 | 0061120405 | AHMG3ALUBE3FEBHODTBHP5J24YDA | 1,218,072,218,000 | 0 | false |
5 | Well Worth the Wait | I waited quite a while to review the iVideo Spanish CD/DVD. I was hoping to get a media device that I could test it on as well as my TV, but at this point, I have not figured out how to use it on my MP3 player- or if it is possible as of yet. I had purchased the player some time ago, but due to defective merchandise,... | [] | 1591259916 | 1591259916 | AHMG3ALUBE3FEBHODTBHP5J24YDA | 1,211,488,658,000 | 0 | false |
5 | This is What I Wanted the First Book To Be..... | After I was so disappointed in the very expensive very small book from Pluckyfluff called HANDSPUN REVOLUTION, I was not very optimistic when I had a few enthusiastic spinners recommend this new book INTERTWINED to me.<br /><br />I nodded and then laughed inside- "Yeah, like I am gonna pay an arm and a leg for another ... | [] | 1592533744 | 1592533744 | AHMG3ALUBE3FEBHODTBHP5J24YDA | 1,207,176,385,000 | 21 | true |
4 | What A Fun Book This Is To Read! | I have been a fashion designer and makeup artist for quite a few years, having been designing clothing for most of my life. When I saw that I could have a chance to review the Tokyo Look Book, I jumped at the chance.<br /><br />The Japanese people have long captured my attention with their venturous spirit when it com... | [] | 4770030614 | 4770030614 | AHMG3ALUBE3FEBHODTBHP5J24YDA | 1,198,158,715,000 | 5 | false |
5 | If You Like Unique and Classy, This Book is Worth a Look | I have a hard time finding crochet or knitting patterns that look classy, funky, fashionable, yet not dowdy or dumpy. When I got this book from the library, I was thrilled. This book takes all kinds of patterns from the 1900's (most decades) and reworks them for today- keeping the essence of the pattern, but with the... | [] | 1400080614 | 1400080614 | AHMG3ALUBE3FEBHODTBHP5J24YDA | 1,168,280,442,000 | 30 | true |
5 | As A Makeup Artist and Clothing Designer, I Refer to This Constantly | When I bought this book, it was at a clearance outlet center, and I figured that it was just another Color Me Beautiful knockoff. I was not expected a whole lot.<br /><br />What I ended up getting, however, was one of the most valuable books in my collection. I am an artist, makeup artist, and clothing designer, and ... | [] | 0842377921 | 0842377921 | AHMG3ALUBE3FEBHODTBHP5J24YDA | 1,161,951,387,000 | 12 | true |
5 | As An Avid Student of History, All I could Say Was WOW! | I have collected history books for many years. I have been an avid student of history since I was quite small- collecting books from the 1800's and even 1700's if I could find anything (which I once did but it got lost).<br /><br />Anyway, I would normally not do this, but I saw this DVD and was so amazed that I sat w... | [] | 1932225277 | 1932225277 | AHMG3ALUBE3FEBHODTBHP5J24YDA | 1,158,779,571,000 | 451 | false |
5 | Fabulous Recipes from a Great Teacher | I have been very disappointed in many raw foods recipe books over the years. Too many of them are obsessed with dehydrators and complex recipes that make me want to avoid raw food diets.<br /><br />Sunfood Cuisine is a great book that not only gives great recipes but gives excellent formulas for how to quickly develop... | [] | 0965353389 | 0965353389 | AHMG3ALUBE3FEBHODTBHP5J24YDA | 1,143,416,590,000 | 56 | false |
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