Chicken Soup for the Soul: Celebrates Dogs and the people who love them (Canfield, Jack)

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A Collection in Words and Photography

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Disappointing.......2006-01-09

There were a few enjoyable stories but it is definitely not worth buying. It seems like the authors didn't have enough material for a book but wrote one anyway. I was done with it in an hour.

very disappointing.......2005-07-28

I have bought the other chicken soup for animal lovers in this series and was very pleased with them, this one is another matter. The book is small, only a very few stories and I read the whole thing in about an hour. For anyone looking for a good animal book pass this one by.

Chicken Soup for the Soul: Celebrates Cats and the people who love them (Canfield, Jack)

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Schmaltz in a can

Chicken Soup for the Soul: Celebrates Cats and the people who love them (Canfield, Jack)
Jack Canfield , and Mark Victor Hansen
Manufacturer: HCI
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 0757301487

Book Description

A Collection in Words and Photography

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Schmaltz in a can.......2007-05-13

Great stories, the only complaint is that the book is too short.

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16 full-size patterns (all double-page spreads) for 19 North American shorebirds with clear carving directions and step-by-step instructions. Color photos of completed projects appear on covers. Introduction.

Shorebirds: The Birds, the Hunters, the Decoys

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Love those shore birds !!

Shorebirds: The Birds, the Hunters, the Decoys
John M. Levinson , and Somers G. Headley
Manufacturer: Tidewater Publishers
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

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Shore Bird Decoys

ASIN: 0870334247

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Love those shore birds !!.......2001-04-18

This is the first book of this type for shore bird decoys that I have seen. Other books generally deal with floating decoys and shore birds as secondary. Photos are great. Nice book.

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Shore Bird Decoys
Henry A. Fleckenstein
Manufacturer: Schiffer Publishing
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 0916838323

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The first book of its kind in the decoy field, this photographic essay deals exclusively with antique shorebird decoys. Its comprehensive coverage of the Atlantic Seaboard will answer the need for a long-awaited work in this area. Bird decoys have been touched upon lightly in the past, but this fully illustrated volume will provide a studied reference guide for the serious student as well as a beautifully rendered artistic approach for those interested in the aesthetics of the decoy. Mr. Fleckenstein has drawn from the knowledge and resources of some of the most respected collections to prepare this book. Caption information identifies many makers, their locale, and individual characteristics employed in the carving of the birds. This book will be a useful, interesting, and appealing tool to add to the library of anyone concerned with the history of wild fowling.

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Featherstrokes for Shorebirds
Beebe Hopper
Manufacturer: Schiffer Publishing
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0887401767

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The nationally known artist, Beebe Hopper, shows the reader an easy way to paint realistic feathers on carvings of shore birds. Following the instructions, drawings and color photographs in this latest of Beebe Hopper's instructional books, anyone who can hold a paintbrush can quickly master the rendering of realistic feathers. The techniques can be used on textured carvings, carvings with the feather patterns burned in, or on smooth surfaces. They also can be used on canvas or other surfaces, with oils, acrylics, or watercolors. The patterns and techniques are given for painting the following ten shorebird varieties: killdeer, sanderling, ruddy turnstone, long-billed curlew, spotted sandpiper, dunlin, golden plover, avocet, red phalarope, and woodcock. This helpful book is for all artists of birds by one of the best.

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Family Knits

Simple, Classic Elegance

Bliss does it again

Family Knits: 25 Handknits for All Seasons
Debbie Bliss
Manufacturer: St. Martin's Press
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

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The Best of Interweave Knits: Our Favorite Designs from the First Ten Years (Interweave)

Essential Baby: Over 20 Handknits to Take Your Baby from First Days to First Steps

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Knitting Classic Style: 35 Modern Designs Inspired by Fashion's Archives

ASIN: 0312369751
Release Date: 2007-05-01

Book Description

A Main Selection of the Crafter's Choice Book Club

Family Knits is a heartwarming collection of hand-knit designs that celebrate making time for family and friends. From a women’s delicate summer cardigan and a chunky weekend sweater, to a pint-sized hooded Guernsey for boys, to a rugged man’s pullover, Debbie's latest book features styles for adults and children for every season. Whether having a picnic on a sunny summer afternoon, exploring a windswept beach in autumn or wrapping up for a brisk winter walk, here is a capsule wardrobe for the perfect weekend.
The year-round feel is reflected in the sections in which the book is divided: beach, picnic, and country. In addition, projects are included for knitters of every skill level, from the basic to the more advanced. Beautiful lifestyle photography and concise easy-to-follow instructions accompany each of the twenty projects.
No matter if you're young or old, the carefree and relaxed knits in Debbie's signature style and yarns are guaranteed to please.

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Family Knits.......2007-09-21

I purchased this book as a freind of mine is making one of Debbie Bliss's zippered sweaters that appears in this book, I would like to also make this sweater. I have read throught the book, but have not made anything yet.

Simple, Classic Elegance.......2007-08-06

Every time I see a Debbie Bliss pattern book, I'm struck by the timeless elegance of her designs. She chooses colors that seem fresh and classic at the same time, clean lines that flatter just about any shape, and, in Family Knits, offers a variety of sizes--thank you Debbie! My husband, who is not a knitter, looked through the book and appreciated the designs as much as I did. The duck-egg blue and chocolate brown cricket sweater is delicious. Bottom line? If you like to knit clothes that you and your family will wear and enjoy for years, this book's for you.

Bliss does it again.......2007-07-31

I have so tried not to buy more knitting books, but oh, yes, just one more by Bliss. I have so tried not to knit her duck egg blue arans, but oh, no, she got me on this one. Check it out.

The Yarn Girls' Guide to Knits for All Seasons: Sweaters and Accessories for Men and Women

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classic patterns
Another hit
Simplicity and Style

The Yarn Girls' Guide to Knits for All Seasons: Sweaters and Accessories for Men and Women
Julie Carles , and Jordana Jacobs
Manufacturer: Potter Craft
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 0307345947
Release Date: 2007-07-31

Book Description

Yarn girls, whose easy, stylish knitting projects helped kick off the current craze, are back to show knitters-who-can’t-get-enough how to knit all year round. While the Yarn Girls still love wool sweaters as much as the next knitter, they want designs that work for the beach as well as the ski slopes. In their fifth book, Knits for All Seasons, they offer projects for every month of the year.

These forty new patterns are conveniently organized by season: a vest for fall and a Chanel-inspired cardigan for winter. For spring, you will find a three-quarter-sleeve boatneck and a short-sleeve polo. And the perfect projects for summer include a ruffle skirt and a halter top with cabling. As always, clearly written instructions will allow knitters of all skill levels to achieve polished results. Plus, many of the patterns knit up quickly, ensuring nearly instant gratification.

Ideal for knitters in warmer climates as well as anyone who likes to wear their hand knits year-round, this is the yarn girls’ most versatile book yet and one that you will return to again and again.
Inveterate knitters since college, Julie Carles and Jordana Jacobs left their respective careers in the medical and legal worlds to assume ownership of the Yarn Company, New York City’s landmark knitting store, in 1997. The store has become a destination for celebrities and locals alike, who come for the quickly sold-out classes, unrivaled yarn selection, customized knitting patterns, and friendly conversation. Visit the Yarn Company at www.theyarnco.com.

Customer Reviews:

classic patterns.......2007-08-15

The patterns in this book are lovely, classic patterns. The main problem is that the biggest sizes for women are about 38 to 40 inch finished bust size. I noticed that all the women models wore their garments skin tight so these patterns may be meant to have negative ease but it would be better to have a larger size range.The mens patterns were also nice but were worn much looser. Australian knitters could subsitute 12 ply and 8 ply yarns for many of the patterns.

Another hit.......2007-08-08

I am a Yarn Girls "groupie" so I immediately pre-ordered this book as soon as I found out it was coming out. In keeping with the Yarn Girls style, this book is chock full of fun and fashionable sweaters showing lots of great colors and yarns. There are also some men's sweaters included which are all classic styles. Like their last book, there are also normal people modeling the styles which is such a refreshing change. However, I would have thought that by book #5, they can get into some shaping for waists and shoulders. These are techniques I've picked up in my short knitting experience that really make a difference and was rather surprised to find it missing. There are some styles I'd like to make, and I know I have to spend some additional time calculating the waist shaping on my own. An example is the "For a good cause" basic tank (they've included this same pattern in each of their other books) which would benefit greatly with some shaping. Even the beautiful girl in the picture looks a bit frumpy with the poor fit. Of course, the men's patterns and some other shrugs/boxy cardigans don't require such shaping, so no further work is involved than picking your favorite shade of yarn and getting started. All in all this is still a book I'd recommend. Do look into the Yarn Girls other books, especially "Beyond the Basics".

Simplicity and Style.......2007-07-31

The concept behind the Yarn Girls' fifth book is pretty solid: knits for every season of the year. The book is arranged by season, and there are 40 patterns represented of different technical skill levels. The majority of projects are well-suited to beginning knitters who are ready to move into garment making. Intermediate and advanced knitters will appreciate the simplicity of the patterns, and can also use the basic constructions as a "jumping off point" to add colorwork, cables, shaping, or other embellishments.

The majority of the fibers and yarns used in the book's designs are easy to find, and are common weights and materials, able to be substituted easily. The fibers are natural, and there are also a few patterns that use vegan yarns and yarns from sustainable plant fibers (mainly linens and linen blends). My only complaint comes with the sizing: They are not quantified with sizes as many other knit patterns are (e.g. 34", 36", 40") but rather XS, S, M, L. Knitted measurements are provided in the pattern along with a schematic, so a XS corresponds with a finished width of 16", which would probably relate to about a size 32" or 33" (with ease). Sure, the information is there, but I am not sure why they choose to display it in this unconventional way; it could be confusing to a beginner.

The simplicity of the designs are what is so appealing - I like classic styles. If I am going to take the time and effort to knit something, I want it to be "in style" for years to come. These styles will undoubtedly stick around, and they will be fun to knit up in the process.

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Cotton Knits by Debbie Bliss
Features classic patterns for the entire family
Good Book
The Cutest and Most Comfortable of Knits for All Ages
Debbie Bliss cotton book

Cotton Knits for All Seasons
Debbie Bliss
Manufacturer: Trafalgar Square
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 1570762635

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Best-selling designer Debbie Bliss presents 25 stunning knitwear projects for children and adults, from sweaters and jackets to hats and bags.

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Cotton Knits by Debbie Bliss.......2007-06-18

This knitting pattern book is very clear and concise. The patterns are beautiful and, although too advanced for the beginner, could be easily knitted by an intermediate knitter. I have knitted three of the patterns: "Baby Bobble Jacket", "Baby Reefer Jacket" and the "Lace and Bobble booties" and have given them as gifts that were greatly appreciated. There are 25 knitted projects including children and women as well as the baby patterns. All of the instructions were easy to follow and the finished garments exquisite. The technique and basic information sections in the back were informative and helpful. Debbie Bliss is known for her beautifully intricate patterns and precise attention to detail. This book will remain a stable in my knitting library for many years.

Features classic patterns for the entire family.......2004-08-19

I really admire that this book doesn't try to cram in a "how to knit" chapter in the very beginning. Those hurried instructions never do justice to someone who's never knitted. Therefore, don't buy this book hoping that it will contain a chapter teaching you how to knit, because it doesn't. The patterns start right away, and they are for every member of the family - babies to adults. For babies we are presented with several sweaters, a hat, a dress, booties, and blankets. For children there are patterns for a dress, several sweaters, and a scarf. For adults there are patterns for several sweaters and two bags. While many baby and child patterns can be used for boys and girls, the adult patterns are all for women. All the items are made of cotton, of course, which as such a classic, smooth look. It really adds to the classic, clean, and simple look the items already have as a result of the pattern. My impression of the projects is that they are for an intermediate knitter, and they use all the basic skills: Fair Isle, color, cables, etc. This book is sure to please because all the items are beautiful and there's something here for everyone.

Good Book.......2004-06-11

Beautiful designs! Lots of style for all ages, elegant cables, lace and bobbles. Must see pics! But the women's patterns are all small, nothing larger than 38", which is what my size 3 sister is! Other than that, she again peddles her expensive low yardage yarn line. Worth the price overall.

The Cutest and Most Comfortable of Knits for All Ages.......2004-04-11

I originally took this book out of the library system. It contains all kinds of great patterns. All levels of knitting skill are represented within. The patterns are for all ages as well..
I highly recommend this book.

Debbie Bliss cotton book.......2002-05-23

I enjoy Debbie Bliss and I love her patterns for baby and children. Also, adults. I get all her books. I enjoy knitting with Rowan yarns and her yarns. Good overall book.

Knits for All Seasons (Leisure Arts #3590)

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Knits for All Seasons (Leisure Arts #3590)
Spinrite; Leisure Arts
Manufacturer: Leisure Arts, Inc
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 1574868586
Release Date: 2004-10-01

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Leaflet features seven great fashion knit projects: elegant top and shawl, twin set, turtleneck sweater, striped pullover, raglan pullover, light and lacy wrap. All designs are made with Patons yarns.

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Cotton Knits For All Seasons
Debbie Bliss
ProductGroup: Book
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Knits for All Seasons
Jean Moss
Manufacturer: Trafalgar Square Pub
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Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 0943955866

Knits for All Seasons 27 Original Designs for All the Family

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Knits for All Seasons 27 Original Designs for All the Family
Jean Moss
Manufacturer: MITCHELL BEAZLEY
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Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000WSPTX8

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