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Foundations of Food Preparation (6th Edition)
Jeanne Freeland-Graves , and
Gladys C. Peckham
Manufacturer: Prentice Hall
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Book Description
This book presents—in usable form—the basic principles and practices of food preparation. The Sixth Edition has been thoroughly revised and updated to include recent, relevant issues in the field.
Customer Reviews:
Information in a painful format with lots of tiny mistakes.......2001-03-14
This annoying book is poorly written, sloppy intellectually, and poorly formatted. It is used as a college food science textbook and the workbook is a separate purchase. Too bad because the workbook is well written, well organized, and thoughfully put together. This book assumes a year of recent college chemistry. It lacks a glossary and serviceable index; but that seems unimportant when you consider the frequent contradictions and misinformation on things like the ratios of ingredients in self rising flour. AURGH! The authors are clearly not writers and the publisher clearly does not care to adequately edit this book for information, style, or presentation. Given the topics this text covers, it is hard to imagine how anyone could have done such a pitiable job. Food and food science should be exciting subjects. All I can say is the authors must have enormous egos. Shame on the authors... They must have gotten degrees from colleges that did not have an English requirement. When you get this text, buy an additional book to have something enjoyable to read.
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This digital document is an article from Quick Frozen Foods International, published by E.W. Williams Publications, Inc. on April 1, 2002. The length of the article is 974 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.
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Title: Salmon farm woes in British Columbia: first escaped fish, now diseased fish.(outbreak of fish tainted with Infectious Haematopoietic Necrosis)(Brief Article)
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Quick Frozen Foods International (Magazine/Journal)
Date: April 1, 2002
Publisher: E.W. Williams Publications, Inc.
Volume: 43
Issue: 4
Page: 47(2)
Article Type: Brief Article
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This digital document is an article from Nutraceuticals World, published by Rodman Publications, Inc. on May 1, 2004. The length of the article is 3248 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.
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Title: Vitamins & minerals update: research and increasing consumer awareness continue to drive growth in these categories, which remain the foundation of the nutraceuticals industry.
Author: Rebecca Madley-Wright
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Nutraceuticals World (Magazine/Journal)
Date: May 1, 2004
Publisher: Rodman Publications, Inc.
Volume: 7
Issue: 5
Page: 56(6)
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This digital document is an article from Nutraceuticals World, published by Rodman Publications, Inc. on September 1, 2003. The length of the article is 5434 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.
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Title: Vitamins & minerals; these two categories represent the foundation of the nutraceuticals industry and they are only getting stronger, however with many regulatory uncertainties ahead, the resolve of these markets will certainly be tested.
Author: Rebecca Madley-Wright
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Nutraceuticals World (Magazine/Journal)
Date: September 1, 2003
Publisher: Rodman Publications, Inc.
Volume: 6
Issue: 9
Page: 60(10)
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Here again is the fascinating world of marbles, newly revised. Indians, Aggies, Steelies, and more...every major category of marble is presented in this new and exciting guide. Included are old handmade marbles of glass, earthenware, minerals, and steel; machine-made marbles and their manufacturers; and contemporary handmade glass marbles by artisans recapturing the old styles and creating exciting new styles all their own. Marble pricing is explained in detail. The author describes the four factors to look for when determining the value of a marble, and presents an accurate guide to today's market.
Customer Reviews:
Great Marble Book!.......2000-08-03
Easier to use than some of the other marble "standards." It is well organized and the values, based on the condition of the marble, are with the marbles. Some of the other books have you constantly flipping from back to front to find a value. The different types of antique handmade marbles are logically grouped for the most part and the machine made marbles are divided by manufacturer.There is even a section with examples from contemporary marble artists. My one complaint would be that there should be an index to make finding of the great many types of machine made marbles easier. Until something better comes along, I carry this with me to auctions, flea markets, antique shows or anywhere else I think there might be an opportunity to buy, sell or trade marbles.
Book Description
Marbles evoke memories of childhood and simpler times;
perhaps this is why they are collected with such enthusiasm!
Marble fans won?t want to go without this fantastic reference,
which has been the standard collecting guide since its first
publication nearly 35 years ago. Collecting Antique Marbles
not only provides up-to-date pricing information, it provides
collecting tips and advice on the hobby every collector should
know.
This long-awaited 4th edition provides a full-color look at the
rarest and most collectible marbles in the world, aiding in
identification and giving marble enthusiasts an eyeful of what?s
out there. A history of marble types and manufacturers is
included in the book, as well as important information on
spotting fakes and reproductions. A new chapter on Carpet
Bowls joins updated chapters on German Swirls, Onionskins,
Clambroths and Indians; Lutz; Sulphides and End-of-Day;
Transition and Machine-Made, and many more.
Customer Reviews:
GOOD REFERANCE MATERIAL.......2006-03-14
I is a good reference book for marbles. A bit dis-jointed and hard to follow. Pictures are not as clear as some other referance material but book should be in a marble collectors library.
Book Description
Many new color photographs showcasing thousands of machine-made and contemporary marbles have been added to make this book an even bigger Big Book of Marbles. This third edition brings marble collectors even more information, with added discussion on marbles at auctions, art glass and new comics, and listings of marble clubs. Grist has also drawn from one of his other books, Machine-Made Contemporary Marbles, for this new edition. Now with almost 400 large, detailed full-color photographs, this book is the essential resource for the marble collector. Fifty new shots have been added to the 400 detailed color photographs, and over 1,000 marbles produced by West Virginia companies have been identified for this new edition. The author enlisted the help of knowledgeable historian Ron Shepherd, co-founder and past president of the West Virginia Marble Collectors Club for this volume.
Customer Reviews:
Marbles.......2007-09-21
Everett Grist's Big Book of Marbles is very comprehensive and extremely well illustrated. It will be a great reference for both hand-made and machine-made marbles. The price estimates given for the illustrations are realistic in my opinion and will be helpful in valuing my collection.
Some nice pictures, but woefully inadequate.......2007-06-17
I decided after attending a national collector-run marble show in my area to get this updated Third Edition of Grist's book, because it looked like it would have enough new pictures to make identifying all those troublesome common marbles a possibility. And the pictures in the book are nice, being clear and color-accurate, and showing multiple marbles so one can see the range of designs/colors that fall within a category. However, I've always considered Grist to be a lazy author, and this just confirms it. Yes, it takes some work to get the pictures of so many marbles, but that is something almost anyone could eventually do. This is sub-titled a 'comprehensive' ID book, so I expected Grist to deliver. He does not even come close to delivering on that promise! First of all, many marbles are left out and many more poorly dealt with. As new as I am to marbles, even I know that there are subtle differences that help one to differentiate between marble companies. Yet Grist has virtually NO TEXT explaining how to ID various types of marbles. It is simply pictures and an occassional comment, and as we all know, pictures of certain marbles, such as cateyes, do not do justice in showing the differences. Those need to be EXPLAINED (how many vanes, shape, etc) because the differences usually do not show well in pictures. None of this happens. Many of the Peltier marbles are simply lumped together as 'Champion Jrs.' with none of the common names used in the trade included. And as far as being a comprehensive value guide, only ranges are given with no differention for size or condition given. That is hardly a comprehensive price guide! On top of that, most prices on common marbles (under $10 each) appear to be grossly inflated over what is actually happening in the marketplace today. I wish I could get those prices for my commons - I'd be rich! The final insult is the poor editing done in the book. "Peltier" is spelled "Pelitier" half the time. There are pictures where the heading states "row 1" when it means "column 1." Just plain sloppy. Most pictures of the rarities have no prices at all and only general category IDs for the entire group shown. In general, a nice picture book but nothing about it is 'comprehensive' - just more false advertising. Why can't anyone put out a book with the quality and extent of pictures Grist does and the helpful, detailed text and variety listings such as Block attempts? Then we would be approaching a 'comprehensive ID and value guide.' So far, I've found nothing close.
Good marble identification book.......2005-08-29
Excellent book for identification of marble types and values, and for general history of marble manufacture and select manufacturers. Grist details characteristics of marbles to identify the manufacturing method and general production dates, but you cannot identify marbles to manufacturer or more specific production dates by this book. Excellent pictures and selection of marbles. Overall, this is a good quality marble book.
Really Great Book on Marbles.......2005-01-06
As a serious marble collector, I think this book is invaluable. It's informative and very well put together. I believe it could also work well for non-marble collectors. Marbles are pretty universally fascinating and this book can inform anyone about the worth and characteristics of marbles.
Second Edition of a Beautiful Volume on Marbles !.......2000-04-08
This second edition is updated for 2,000. 190 pages with hundreds of large, full color, sharp photos. Major topics include: Who Can You Trust?, Manufacturers, Antique and Machine Mades, Rarities, Marble Boxes, Christmas Cards, Clubs, Paper Items, etc, etc. A great reference for marble fans.
Customer Reviews:
Collector's delight.......2000-03-02
As the wife of a train collector, I found this book very familiar territory -- but even better. Baumann's grasp of history, archeology, industrial technique and the esthetic of marble art is wonderful. This was a great read (and look--the color plates are a real asset), as well as an excellent reference.
Everything You Want To Know About Marbles........1999-11-01
176 pages with 1,200 color pictures and many black and white plates. This book really provides a comprehensive history of marbles including how to classify and collect them. Details on clay and crockery, china, swirls, solids, opaques and sulphides. Transition and machine-mades, reproductions and toys are discussed. A comprehensive price guide is included, and a marble club listing. Add this book to your collection if you're a new marble collector or a long time collector. A great reference source.
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A collectible series of cross-stitch chart books on all cross stitchers' favourite subjects. This series offers high-quality at a value-for-money price for all the most popular stitching themes.
This brand-new series of cross-stitch chart books brings together the work of David & Charles' favourite and most talented designers, and presents their charts in a wide range of themed chart books. Offering 10 pages of charted designs, each title in the series contains cross-stitch charts on one popular subject. Every chart includes an easy-to-use key, and an inspirational colour photograph of each finished piece shows the fantastic results to be achieved.
Each chart book also provides handy stitching tips and advice, stitch diagrams, guidance on techniques and materials, and a thread conversion chart to ensure you have all the information required to complete every design featured.
Customer Reviews:
Don't waste your money on this book ! ! ! ! ! .......2007-02-22
The cover is VERY misleading as it is the ONLY pattern that is really worth anything. Another is a penguin and a third is holly which just repeats over and over. Basically these are 2 quick ornament designs. The fourth is an odd looking Santa. Definitely NOT worth $8. Don't waste your money on this book ! ! ! ! !
Waste of money! .......2004-09-15
Only 4 designs and three of them are awful! This is a leaflet not a book! The jolly santa stocking is not at all jolly and his mouth is gross and he is scowling! One just has a small penguin design on it and another has typical holly leaves spaced over it with a name. The only one that is passable is the Joan Elliot bear on the front cover. The four designs over the title are all you get. Rip-off!
Book Description
As a new parent, the nursery is the most important room in your home, and designing this special space is also an opportunity to prepare, mentally and physically, for the changes to come. In The Peaceful Nursery, home and lifestyle experts Laura Forbes Carlin and Alison Forbes show you how to apply the best principles of home decorating, Feng Shui, and healthy living (as well as their own parenting experience!) to create a warm and welcoming environment for your new baby.
Also included: 12 Steps to Clearing Clutter…Tips for storage and organization…Colors that soothe… Arranging parent bedrooms…and much, much more!
Featuring dozens of color photographs and helpful diagrams, plus a Quick Tips section at the end of each chapter, The Peaceful Nursery: Preparing a Home for Your Baby with Feng Shui is the ultimate guide to creating beautiful and nurturing surroundings for you and your baby.
Customer Reviews:
Great Place to Start for New Moms.......2007-07-11
As a new mom, I was overwhelmed by all the "must haves" parents are bombarded with. This book helped me cut through all that and focus on the key elements of designing my hursery. It has great tips about how to avoid chaos (at least in the nursery design!) and streamline, without ever being preachy or intimidating. A Peaceful Nursery is a wonderful guide for anyone getting ready to welcome home a baby and has become one of my favorite shower gifts.
Preparing a Nursery using Feng Shui.......2007-06-13
I bought this item for my granddaughter who is expecting her first child in about three months. She is way into Feng Shui. Her entire home follows the foundation of Feng Shui.
While I did not read the book myself, my granddaughter was very excited and pleased about receiving it. She had looked in the city where she lives and was unable to find such a book.
Based on her enthusiasm, I rate this book highly.
Great gift!.......2006-04-07
I wish I had this book when I set up my childs nursery! It is so easy to read and understand. I have given this book as a gift to many of my pregnant friends and they are really enjoying it. It is a great introduction to Feng Shui as well as a great introduction to parenthood. Getting ready for your baby is often overwhelming and this book is a wonderful resource for how to set up the room, what you will need, and how to keep it clean and healthy. This book is truly a find!
A perfect guidebook!.......2006-03-12
An excellent guidebook to creating the most important room in your house! Very comprehensive but easy to read and understand. I love the checklists which made shopping for the baby so much easier. This book was very helpful for our first baby....a must have for every new parent!
Have a Calm, Welcoming Space for the Baby.......2006-03-08
"The nursery is the most important room in any expectant parents' home, and every parent wants to ensure that it will be as warm, inviting and healthy as possible for their new baby. Designing this special space is also an opportunity for expectant parents to prepare mentally and physically, for the changes to come. Through stylish photographs and practical, easy-to-understand design tips, home and lifestyle experts Laura Forbes Carlin and Alison Forbes show expectant parents how - by applying principles gleaned from interior design, Feng Shui, healthy living and their own parenting experience - they can:
*Create a balanced and peaceful nursery
*Make health conscious choices when selecting paint, fabric, toys and furniture
*Enjoy the practical and emotional benefits of a streamlined and clutter-free home
*Set up a nursery that encourages good sleep for their baby
*Prepare and organize nursing, changing, bathing, sleeping and play areas
*And many more helpful step-by-step guidelines for creating a nursery that will nurture their baby's mind, body and spirit - as well as their own - during their transition into parenthood." (from the author's website)
I think some people resist feng shui, thinking it too "new-age" or something. Actually so much of it seems based on common-sense, once you try it. I like that this book addresses clutter problems too, since many American homes have issues with that. V. Allain
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