Book Description
For Sir Baldwin Furnshill, Keeper of the King's Peace, and Bailiff Simon Puttock, the Christmas of 1321 promises to be one of great festivity. They are to receive the prestigious Gloves of Honor in a ceremony led by the specially elected Boy-Bishop of Exeter. But they soon learn that Ralph, the glovemaker, has been stabbed to death. Then Peter, a Secondary at the cathedral, collapses from poisoning. Sir Baldwin and his colleague must waste no time in solving the riddles surrounding the deaths, but as they dig for the truth, they find that many of Exeter's leading citizens are not what—or whom—they seem to be. The Boy-Bishop's Glovemaker is the tenth novel in this superbly plotted medieval mystery series.
Customer Reviews:
Overly convoluted and wordy -- his weakest so far.......2007-01-31
I've read each of the Jecks "Templar" books in order, so this is my 10th one and the weakest so far. It is so convoluted, with so many characters milling about, that it's hard to keep track of the multiple plot lines. Jecks also appears to have tried to fit in every detail he'd learned about Cathedral life -- much of it irrelevant to the story.
Of course, it's important for writers to research their subject, but they need to know which material to discard as well as which to include. Jecks piles up minutae until it overwhelms the characterization and plot.
There is a repetitiveness about the book, too, with the main characters going over (and over and over) the same information and questions. He probably could have told the same story in half the length.
I've also noticed that, in the last few books, the focus is placed less and less on the main series characters -- Baldwin and Simon, and their respective families. Having invested so much time in getting to know these protagonists, it's annoying to have them play background roles.
Yes, I'll go on and read number 11, but I'm not sure how many more volumes I'll wade through if things don't improve.
Keep them coming Michael.......2004-11-12
Sir Baldwin Furnshill, Keeper of the King's Peace and ex Templar knight and his friend Bailiff Simon Puttock have been summoned to Exeter to receive a prestigious award. Within hours of arriving they find there has been a savage murder and then another person dies a suspicious death, but was it murder or suicide. The Dean and the city Coroner ask the pair to solve the riddles surrounding the deaths. As they dig for the truth they find that many of Exeter's prominent citizens are not what, or who they seem to be. Excellent plots, read them all, you won't regret it.
I didn't get into this one.......2001-08-24
I'll probabley go back and finish reading it at some point but it didn't grab me in the same way that the previous stories had. I think part of it was that the the sexual tension between baldwin and his wife is gone. They seem to have settled into a comfortable groove and that made it kind of boring. Also I like to have some idea of what's going on but from reading this it seemed so random and I hadn't a clue as to why the man was killed. I must say I was disappointed.
an engrossing read.......2001-07-05
There is always two things that you can count on when you pick up a Sir Baldwin Furnshill & Bailiff Simon Puttock West Country mystery: an exquisitely well crafted and cunning murder mystery; and that Michael Jecks has peppered the novel with all kinds of interesting bits of medieval facts and history. This latest Furnshill & Puttock murder mystery, "The Boy-Bishop's Glovemaker" takes place during the Christmas festivities of 1321 in the cathedral city of Exeter, and chronicles one of the most chilling and deadliest of cases that Sir Baldwin and Simon Puttock have ever taken on.
One of the many festivities celebrated during the Christmas season, is the election of one of the choristers to be "Bishop" for a day. Discipline is relaxed, and the Boy-Bishop and his friends are given some money, food and allowed to wonder about in the city, and to take part in harmless bits of mischief and mayhem. It is also on this day that leading members of the community are presented with special gem studded gloves to mark their service to Church and city. Both Sir Baldwin and Simon Puttock are to awarded these gloves; and when they first enter the city, they little expect that such a festive and joyous occasion would lead them to cross paths with one of the most ruthless of killers that they will ever come across!
Within hours of their arrival, they are summoned to the cathedral by the Dean. It turns out that the cathedral's glovemaker, Ralph, had been robbed and murdered a few days before. Ralph's apprentice, Elias, had been arrested for the crime mainly because it was Elias's knife that had been used to murder Ralph. Elias of course proclaims his innocence -- not that any one believes him. Now however, a Secondary from the cathedral, Peter Golloc, who had dealt with Ralph in the commissioning of the special gloves (he delivered the money and jewels for the gloves) has been found poisoned. The Coroner of the city cannot help but wonder if perhaps Elias is innocent afterall, and that Peter, and an unknown accomplice, may have robbed and murdered Ralph, with Peter in turn being murdered by his confederate. The Dean is appalled by the Coroner's allegations, and asks Sir Baldwin and Simon to investigate. Both men reluctantly agree since they both believe that the two murders are unconnected. However the more they dig, the more deaths they uncover, and it isn't too long before both men realise that they are after a truly cunning, cold blooded and single-minded killer. Will Sir Baldwin and Simon Puttock be able to successfully unmask the murderer before (s)he strikes again?
"The Boy-Bishop's Glovemaker" is a really riveting read, full of twists and turns and red herrings that will keep you guessing until the very end! The novel is a well crafted and well written one, and the level of suspense and tension was well maintained and sustained. I enjoyed this latest Sir Baldwin & Simon Puttock murder mystery immensely, and recommend it as a great read, esp if you are an avid reader of medieval mystery novels. A truly fantastic read!!
Customer Reviews:
Déja vu.......2005-03-21
The first novel I read by Mrs. Holt was "Mistress of Mellyn" and I was enraptured, I simply could not put it down. Until today, it is one of my favorite novels and it has been re-read many, many times. When I bought the volume that included my cult novel plus three others, I must confess I had great expectations. Too great, maybe. The stories have pretty much the same elements - an old mansion/ castle "with beautifully carved ceilings"; the sensual, manly, rich and not such a decent hero, who presumably (or actually) has a lover, a beautiful, sensual and married woman; the impoverished, proud and "by no means a beauty" heroine; the troubled child; the woman who loves the old house and knows all about it and intends to marry the hero to have the house, and so on and so forth. After finishing each of the three first novels, I was left with a boring feeling of déja vu and as passed on to the next, I started looking for all the well-known elements. "Mistress of Mellyn" is still and will remain for all times one of my favorite novels and I intend to re-read it plenty of times more. But the other three novels in this volume - and here I beg pardon of all who are fans of these stories - were like drafts to my favorite novel, and therefore a big waste of time.
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- Good enough
- Not quite a satire but close
- The Princess Bride by William Goldman
- An honest, old-fashioned adventure with a metafictional twist
- It was a jolly good read.
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The Princess Bride
William Goldman , and
Rob Reiner
Manufacturer: Phoenix Audio
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Binding: Audio CD
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ASIN: 1597770949 |
Amazon.com
The Princess Bride is a true fantasy classic. William Goldman describes it as a "good parts version" of "S. Morgenstern's Classic Tale of True Love and High Adventure." Morgenstern's original was filled with details of Florinese history, court etiquette, and Mrs. Morgenstern's mostly complimentary views of the text. Much admired by academics, the "Classic Tale" nonetheless obscured what Mr. Goldman feels is a story that has everything: "Fencing. Fighting. Torture. Poison. True love. Hate. Revenge. Giants. Hunters. Bad men. Good men. Beautifulest ladies. Snakes. Spiders. Beasts of all natures and descriptions. Pain. Death. Brave men. Coward men. Strongest men. Chases. Escapes. Lies. Truths. Passion. Miracles."
Goldman frames the fairy tale with an "autobiographical" story: his father, who came from Florin, abridged the book as he read it to his son. Now, Goldman is publishing an abridged version, interspersed with comments on the parts he cut out.
Is The Princess Bride a critique of classics like Ivanhoe and The Three Musketeers, that smother a ripping yarn under elaborate prose? A wry look at the differences between fairy tales and real life? Simply a funny, frenetic adventure? No matter how you read it, you'll put it on your "keeper" shelf. --Nona Vero
Book Description
Goldman's classic tale of high adventure, swashbuckling excitement and good-natured silliness. Abridged. 3 CDs.
Customer Reviews:
Good enough.......2007-10-08
I was pleased with the quality of the binding. The map of Florin lines the inside of both the front and back covers. One thing which disappointed me was that the cool gold 'embossed' cover you see in the picture online is only printed on the dust jacket. The cover to the actual book does not look 'old-timey,' and in fact is rather plain.
If you're searching for a review of the actual content of the book, see previous reviews.
Not quite a satire but close.......2007-09-30
William Goldman's 'The Princess Bride' tells the story of the true love between buttercup and Westley- and all the obstacles they have to overcome: An evil prince, a giant, a master swordsman, giant rodents and even death itself.
It is a clever take on fairy tale stories. But although it is funny and plays with he conventions of folk tales in a knowing kind of way, it never descends into cynicysm and therefore remains very enjoyable.
I had seen the movie first and was surprised how closely the movie followed the book.
The Princess Bride by William Goldman.......2007-09-26
I was very disappointed in this book. William Goldman totally ruined it for me. He opens with 31 pages of a long, boring, rambling, collection of his comments about the Princess Bride story. Additionally he gives a page of his ridiculous comments at the beginning of each chapter. He really ruined the story of the Princess Bride for me. I would never have bought this book if I had known this edition was about William Goldman and The Princess Bride is treated as a side story.
An honest, old-fashioned adventure with a metafictional twist.......2007-09-24
The Princess Bride is an honest and old-fashioned adventure. The bride of the title is Buttercup, the most beautiful girl in the world, soon to be married to Prince Humperdinck - too bad she's in love with Westley, the farm boy. Before you reach the end, you've come to know an evil Sicilian criminal mastermind, a Spanish fencing wizard, a gentle Turkish giant and many other memorable characters.
It's not just a funny adventure, there's an additional metafictional level. As the story goes, William Goldman didn't write the book: it's an abridgement of a book written by S. Morgenstern. Every now and then Goldman pops in the story, interrupts and discusses some details of Morgenstern's work he disagrees with and has cut off. I'm fairly sure some people will dislike that, but to me, it was the thing that made Princess Bride shine.
It was good, but not spectacular - I don't quite get the amazingly good reviews at Amazon, for example. It was funny, definitely, but not hilarious. The book is oozing good one-liners, that I admit. So, if you're looking for adventure, romance and excitement, The Princess Bride is certainly a good choice.
It was a jolly good read........2007-09-13
My first experience to the story of the Princess Bride was through the indulgence of the movie. I first saw it as a child, and I was like... this is a great movie. I still watch it today, because now I understand some things I didn't before, the more subtle humor that is carefully placed for adult ears only...
But enough of the movie. This is a book review! I decided to pick up the novel after I finally found out it was a novel. And yes, at first, I too fell to the prank of the S. Morgenstein joke. I'm so naive sometimes.
As I began reading, I couldn't help but appreciate the sarcastic and light tone of the author. The wording is humorous and free, and while it is not exactly of literary greatness, it is fun to read. I think that is the point that Goldman is trying to get across - humor. This book is simply meant to entertain, and that it does.
True, true, I am sympathetic to the fact that Buttercup is a true weakling who must be protected by her one and only Westley. I'm not exactly a feminist... but I don't exactly appreciate things like that. However, I can see the angle the author is coming from. He's writing a fantasy, a fairy tale. And let's face it, back in that age, women were not exactly treated like they are today. It all fits into context, so I am not completely angry at that fact.
I think the reason this book is so successful is because Goldman takes the cliche of the ordinary fairy tale and basically ridicules it in a way the reader can appreciate. I guess one could call this book a pun on fantasy. In doing this, Goldman has created a world in which not only those fans of humor will appreciate, but also those who are fans of the traditional fairy tale. People of all ages can appreciate the light wit that is contracted into every page of this novel, and the discrepencies from the ordinary. But people can also cherish it for the classic storyline it follows. This is truly a book for all people of every age of every time.
Customer Reviews:
Humorous and delightful -- Highly recommended.......2001-05-12
Most folks come to the far west and the wild prairie to start over. Single women are not allowed to live in McTavish Plain, according to the town's founder, because they somehow lead to gambling and whiskey, which can lead to loose morals. So that she may live in McTavish Plain, Mattie creates and embellishes a sea captain husband. Her creation also gave her time to find "a sensitive man with a soul and intellect that suited her." When one of her students becomes intent on setting Mattie up with his uncle, however, Mattie comes to realize what she really wants out of life.
Roamer Tresh believes that women are too much trouble to court and keep. Unfortunately, his nephew Scout's escapades at school continually require him to cross paths with the lively teacher. As his well-meaning neighbors insist that Roamer marry to give Scout a mother, Roamer finds his resolve to avoid love and women tested to the fullest extent. Not only must he find a wife or leave town, but the romantic minded schoolmarm is assigned the task of helping Roamer write the letters that will secure his mail-order bride.
The premise of three sisters arriving in McTavish Plain pretending to have husbands, makes this second book of the series, MATTIE AND THE BALCKSMITH, a delight. With humorous pranks bringing Mattie and Roamer together, and an underlying threat of danger to Scout, MATTIE AND THE BALCKSMITH brings great reading pleasure. Highly recommended.
Average customer rating:
- Lifeless
- Saving The Best For...Next To Last.
- A First inCastle books not worthy of reading!
- Bride of the Castle is a dissapointment.
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Bride of the Castle
John Dechancie
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Gene and Linda's wedding seems to bring out the best in Castle Perilous . . . even if that's not much better than the worst. When the happy groom suddenly prefers confronting barbarians over entertaining his wedding guests, a battle ensues that will change his life, infuriate his bride, and make for one bizarre wedding day!
Customer Reviews:
Lifeless.......2006-05-23
This Castle Perilous book was a huge disappointment. This book was missing the wit, charm, and pace of the other books in the series. To be blunt, it was dull, lifeless and unimaginative.
Saving The Best For...Next To Last........2002-03-07
Easily the weakest link in the otherwise solid Castle series. That being said it is enjoyable for a true fan of the Castle novels but not on the same level as Castle Spellbound or the original.
A First inCastle books not worthy of reading!.......1998-11-10
This book is more a soap opera than adventure. The characters spend more time trying to figure out what they want than any action taking place. Also DeChancie throws in a character(s) that make no sense and I couldn't figure out why he(they) were even in the story. This book didn't flow from beginning to end like it should. Add the confusion and lack of adventure there wasn't much to this book unless a person wants to keep up with characters in case of another castle book. This was the first of the castle books that I found disappointing, think before buying it!
Bride of the Castle is a dissapointment........1996-09-20
The earlier Castle Perilous novels have had their ups and downs, but have always satisfied on the whole. Bride of the Castle, on the other hand, isn't worth picking up. DeChancie's humor, action, and witty dialogue are still there, but he tries to make the plot too big. There's the main plot of the wedding day of our hero, Gene. and our heroine, Linda, and Gene's doubts about whether and he can be a husband, and the temptation of infidelity before the wedding, which dissapointed me somewhat. Then there's a whole subplot about some guy we've never heard of before, and his struggle to return from an alternate universe to his own home. Confused? So am I, and I read the book. The latest Castle perilous novel take on a plot beyond it's needs, and then ends very abruptly, making it seem like the author didn't have time to come up with a more satisfying ending. New readers or fans(I know there are a few) of Castle Perilous, this book isn't worth your five bucks
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The Bride of Hatfield Castle
B. C. Warren
Manufacturer: Zebra
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Customer Reviews:
The light and shadow of emotion -- Highly recommended.......2001-09-21
Dressmaker Lottie chooses her bogus 'husband" from a wanted poster. She believes herself much more clever than her sisters, who fabricated their husbands out of thin air. At least her husband truly exists, even if he's in prison serving a very long sentence. Hiding behind her married status, Lottie creates a satisfying life, although in the dark of night she occasionally imagines what it would be like to let her steely control slip and do something shocking and wild. Indeed, Lottie's always had a fascination with the dark side of life, craving adventure and excitement, that's she holds tightly in check until she meets Shayne Rosswarne.
When he's released, Shayne heads straight to McTavish Plain, in the North Dakota Territory where he plans to kill a man. When he arrives, however, the town greets him as Lottie's husband. Rather than revealing the truth, he plays the hand he's dealt; pleased with the woman he's "married" to. A little seduction of his enemy's sister-in-law should make revenge all the sweeter. But Lottie's not what Shayne expects in a woman. She's fire and hot current with a heated connection to him that challenges his desire for revenge and concept of honor.
Author Linda Lea Castle pens a charming conclusion to the Bogus Bride trilogy with LOTTIE AND THE RUSTLER. Castle's prose sparkles with fun and whimsy combined with dark passion, resulting in a marvelous contrast of the light and shadow of emotion. Indeed, the wrestling of emotions in this hero, as he struggles to let go of the very resolve that kept him alive for years, creates tremendous tension. A novel of self-acceptance and transformation, LOTTIE AND THE RUSTLER combines heat, sensuality and love in a memorable read. Highly recommended.
Lottie was shortchanged.......2001-08-02
Having read "Addie And The Laird" and "Mattie And The Backsmith" - the first two books in the "Bogus Brides" trilogy -I couldn't wait for "Lottie and the Rustler." Unfortunately, when it finally did come out and I read it, I was vastly disappointed. "Lottie and the Rustler" didn't provide either the depth and continuity of established characters, or the storyline that existed in the first two novels of this series. Perhaps it was a time constraint to get this third book ready for print or, perhaps Ms. Castle didn't really know where to go with Lottie's story, but the only facts she seemed to make it necessary to convey in "Lottie And The Rustler" ...time and time again (ad nauseum, I might add) ...was how "hot" the two central characters were for each other and how inadequate each of them felt they were to be "worthy" of the other's love. OK, so this isn't a major surprise. This is your bacic romance novel senario and, letting the reader experince the characers' conflicts of emotion once or twice....perhaps even three times...how strong the characters' mutual sexual attraction is and why they think they couldn't be acceptable, each for the other, might be OK. But every third paragraph?...even if it is a romance??? Sorry, but I need more of a story line than that. Even so, being a sucker for family-story series, I had to have a copy of "Lottie and the Rustler" to complete my library of the "Bogus Brides" series.
Book Description
THE BRIDE OF BLACKNESS CASTLE
by Elaine Coffman
Robert McQueen had imprisoned his mortal enemy in Blackness Castle, but the villain was ailing, and his daughter arrived to offer herself as a prisoner in her father's stead. Robert agreed only if Lady Anne would marry him, but his revenge proved short-lived. The woman didn't respond to his rants and demands, and, shockingly, she captivated him . . .
A GENTLEMAN OF SUBSTANCE
by Deborah Hale
Lucy Rushton was forced to marry her dead lover's brother in order to protect her unborn child. And though marriage to the formidable viscount Drake Strickland tore at her heart, she found, to her surprise, another side to her stern husband -- a compassionate, captivating gentleman of substance who lured her in ways that Jeremy never had!
Customer Reviews:
Addie and the Laird.......2001-04-03
The story starts out as 3 sisters decide to go to a town in the wildness, the only problem is that the town rule is no unmarried women are allowed. Addie and her two sisters are unwed but that doesn't stop them. They create husbands and plan their deaths of the husbands to end up widows. Funny scene in the book as the sisters make up the death of their make beleive husbands. Addie is the oldest sister and some what of a shrew having to raise her sisters when their parents were killed by a flood. As they arrive in McTavish Plain, Addie receives word that her husband in dead and now is a widow. Ian McTavish gives Addie a month to marry or leave town. Little does Ian know that he is falling for Addie. Overall a great book. I like Ian's pets they added humor to the story.
Book Description
If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with a thyroid condition, you’ve probably found out at least a little about this mysterious gland—just enough to want to look for answers to the many questions that keep popping up in your mind. What causes this condition? How is it treated? What can you do to get healthy again?
Thyroid for Dummies, 2
nd Edition gives you the detailed information you're looking for on new methods for detecting thyroid disease in both adults and children, alternative treatments, pros and cons of powerful new drugs now on the market, advice for managing the disease through changes in exercise and diet, and much more. You're discover:
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What the thyroid does
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How to identify a sick thyroid and recognize who's at risk
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Ways to find the right thyroid doctor
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How to cope with hypothyroidism in children
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The hereditary connection to thyroid disease
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How thyroid disease affects the elderly
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The effects of hyperthyroidism during pregnancy
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How to decide if surgery is necessary
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Ten myths about thyroid health
Updated to address advances made since the first edition, including the latest thinking on understanding thyroid disease's connection to depression and mania, Thyroid for Dummies, 2
nd Edition will tell you everything you need to know about how the thyroid functions, what makes it malfunction, and what to do when a problem occurs.
Customer Reviews:
Impressive.......2007-04-12
As a person that has an underactive thyroid, myself, and finding that a LOT of other books on the matter barely scratch the surface, this book is an informative change. The sections are easily navigated and understood without the content being dumbed down to an elementary level of thinking. I was especially impressed that Dr. Ruben had touched on the psychological state of people with this medical issue, my pre-diagnosed years make more sense now. I have since lent this book to my mother so she can become more informed as well.
I highly recommend this to anyone who has, knows of or thinks they know of someone with a thyroid problem. It certainly gives you the information you need to understand.
Hyperthyroid/Graves patients NEED to read this book.......2003-10-24
I am a 4+ year Graves disease veteran who is currently in remission. I strongly believe that EVERY newly diagnosed person should read this book BEFORE they make any decision on any PERMANENT treatment procedure such as surgery or radioactive iodine ablation (RAI).
Dr. Rubin takes the often confusing subject of thyroid disease and makes it easily understandable to the newly diagnosed. Every person with a diagnosed thyroid disorder SHOULD be reading this book and educating themselves about their disease!
Misinformation is abundant when it comes to thyroid disease. Dr. Rubin makes no bones about HIS preference for treatment of hyperthyroidism/Graves disease and lays out his well thought out, logical, reasons behind HIS preference for treatment with anti-thyroid meds very well (page 73). I was thrilled to see this recommendation as this was the route I chose...and fought to continue using for 4 years...with success in the form of total remission after 4.3 years of anti-thyroid medication.
Thank you Dr. Rubin for speaking up and telling it like it is about anti-thyroid medication...that you CAN take it for as long as you need it...that there is NO time frame limit for these meds, and the adverse reaction risk is very low. You're my hero!
Helped us make this important and rather emotional decision.......2002-10-14
My spouse has been battling with Hyperthyroidism for 15 years, going on and off PTU and in and out of remission. Her latest annual blood work indicated that she was hyper again which re-opened the dialog about what treatment to choose (drug therapy, radioactive iodine, or surgery).
Thyroid for Dummies provided a detailed yet very readable review of what the function of the Thyroid glad is, Thyroid disorders, treatment options, etc. If you are facing a decision point about treatment for a thyroid disorder or have Thyroid wellness concerns then I think you will find this book very helpful and informative as we did.
In the end we choose Radioactive Iodine treatment. The unbiased facts and wealth of information provided helped us make this important and rather emotional decision in a manner that enabled us to move forward with confidence. Of note, the author Dr. Rubin prefers drug therapy as the first mode of treatment for Graves Disease. As this had already been tried in our case and did not provide a predictable and sustainable treatment we choose Radioactive Iodine over surgery.
Thyroid for Dummies.......2001-11-13
I just had thyroid surgery and I picked up a copy of Thyroid for Dummies so I could get informed about what was happening. Thyroid for Dummies answered all my questions, and gave me all the information I needed to understand what I was going through.After reading this book, I know more about the thyroid gland than I did before! The book is written in easy to understand language, and uses humor which put my mind at ease. I would highly recommend this book to anyone with thyroid disease, anyone undergoing thyroid surgery,and anyone who just wants to know more about their thyroid gland.
Book Description
Hosting an elegant dinner party or casual affair for your friends? Inspire yourself with Bouquets: A Year of Flowers and Settings for the Table-a how-to guide for presenting a glorious table whether you are throwing a children's birthday party or hosting a home wedding. This delicious little volume is second in the series that Marsha Heckman began with Bouquets: A Year of Flowers for the Bride, now in its fourth printing.
Organized by season, Bouquets illustrates that making creative and exquisite party decor can be easier than you think. Heckman shows you how to use things that are readily accessible to personalize your occasion by melding beautiful flowers with nationally available retail items, party rentals, and your own everyday dishes, wedding china, inherited treasures, and flea market finds. A complete resource guide is included.
Bouquets presents 19 beautifully photographed table-tops-elegant tables for dining, theme tables for holiday parties, unique ideas for weddings in every season, and more casual table settings designed simply for fun. Celebrate Christmas with snowballs made of flowers, Fourth of July with a flag made of flowers, a Valentine's dinner party with vintage cards, a child's birthday with a delectably edible centerpiece, and Easter with a brunch table decorated with spring bulbs and homemade bird's eggs. Each table is magnificently accented with stunning centerpieces and includes simple instructions for arranging flowers at home.
Page after page of creative ideas will inspire you to make every dinner party and event in your home an unforgettable occasion with these gorgeous table-tops and centerpieces.
Customer Reviews:
Bouquets: a Year of flowers.......2005-09-06
This is an awesome book. It got my creative juices flowing. I use this book for inspiration often.
Inspirational.......2005-06-13
This book is truly beautiful and will inspire anyone to instantly plan a dinner party, a tea, a wedding or shower(actually, any kind of gathering!) in order to put all the wonderful ideas to use. There are so many creative and innovative suggestions for setting a table and it made me look at things I already own in new ways. I also appreciated the suggestions for borrowing from friends and family or purchasing inexpensive pieces to make my old presentations look fresh and new.
It is so hard to pick a favorite from among all those shown - but the Day of the Dead celebration and the white summer wedding are spectacular. The children's birthday in the park will give mothers some great suggestions for a unique party - including menu and recipes.
This book will continue to inspire me for years to come.
Inspirational.......2005-05-21
This book is truly beautiful and will inspire anyone to instantly plan a dinner party, a tea, a wedding or shower(actually, any kind of gathering!) in order to put all the wonderful ideas to use. There are so many creative and innovative suggestions for setting a table and it made me look at things I already own in new ways. I also appreciated the suggestions for borrowing from friends and family or purchasing inexpensive pieces to make my old presentations look fresh and new.
It is so hard to pick a favorite from among all those shown - but the Day of the Dead celebration and the white summer wedding are spectacular. The children's birthday in the park will give mothers some great suggestions for a unique party - including menu and recipes.
This book will continue to inspire me for years to come.
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- A Maiden's Grave
Traitor of St. Giles (Knights Templar series)
Tournament of Blood (Knights Templar series)
Belladonna at Belstone (Knights Templar series)
The Sticklepath Strangler: The Medieval West Country Mysteries (Knights Templar series)
Squire Throwleighs Heir (Knights Templar series)
