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One of Australia's best kept secrets, the Australian Terrier ranks among the world's most loyal working terrier breeds. The country boasts five indigenous pure-bred dogs, and its pride in the Australian Terrier dates back to the nineteenth centure. As both a game earthdog and a devoted family dog, the breed thrives, able to balance its friendly, happy nature with its hard-bitten and rugged appearance. Few breeds of dog can compete with the Australian Terrier's soundness, even disposition and extroveted character.
This book provides insightful chapters on the breed's history, characteristics and temperament, the breed standard as well as puppy selection, house-training, obedience and showing.
This new colorful volume promises to be a welcome addition to the home library and a resource that can be relied upon for years to come.
Customer Reviews:
Great book for the new Aussie Terrier owner!!!.......2007-03-09
This book has been extremely informative about Austrailian Terriers. A new breed for me, it gives information through each chapter of how to be, how to train and what these darling little dogs need and want from a new owner. From coming home the first day to vet trips, training tips, house breaking tips. Just an excellent source of information.
Another Satisfied Customer!.......2007-01-11
I am very pleased with the response time in which ordering, shipping, and receiving was handled. I received the books I ordered in less than a week w/o any problems. I will use this form or purchase again.
Muriel Lee's AUSTRALIAN TERRIER.......2005-08-22
The book is impressive and all Australian Terrier owners should have one. It covers most aspects of the Breed - puppy care, everyday care, health care, training, showing and History. It has lots of colour photos of Australian Terriers in most situations. It is well written, easy to read, and well set out. I especially liked the three consecutive pages which illustrated the Australian Terrier's physical structure, internal organs and skeletal structure, all illustrated on the same dog and very easy to understand.
Grooming is hard to explain in a book - the breeder should give a guidance when selling the puppy. If the dog has a harsh coat (as it should) any shampoo, other than a conditioning one, will do, as I have found with my terriers.
The book has an Index (many books don't!). It is a high quality book, I am really pleased to have a copy.
Gillian Bartlett,
Teraustralis Australian Terriers, South Australia
A Major Disappointment.......2005-04-04
This book has very little specific information about the Aussie and a lot of general dog information better presented in other books. For example, I was looking for grooming information on stripping and was told to ask a breeder. The issue of bathing a hard coated dog was given the answer, bathe the dog as you like.
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Millersburg Glass: As I Know It
Marie McGee
Manufacturer: Antique Pubns
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Millersburg, Ohio glass factories operated for a short time (1909-1913), but they produced some of America's most distinctive Carnival glass.
This book provides a detailed account of John Fenton and his two plants - the Millersburg Glass Company and the Radium Glass Company. Hundreds of pieces of Carnival glass are illustrated in full color, as well as other Millersburg products. Company history is exceptionally well presented, and the color photographs are outstanding. The glass seems to leap off the page! This book includes a helpful glossary as well as chapters on crystal glass, Carnival glass, confusing patterns, base glass,, Millersburg rarities, and glass making in Millersburg. Lovers of Carnival glass will be especially delighted with this book.
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With detailed plant lists and 150 opulent color photos.
Customer Reviews:
What a way to garden!.......2000-01-19
This book is an excellent way to learn what to plant next to eachother or not in order to promote better growth, not to mention growing certain things to make your soil more viable and keeping away insects. I think this book is the best way to learn about organic gardening in an uncomplicated, interesting-to-read way. I have never been able to grow potatoes without somekind of rot or bug infesting and this whole time all I had to do was plant a pretty flowering tobacco next to it! Never again a problem.
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When you look past the cover of Martha Stewart's latest effort, you find it's not all about framing your fern collection. (Whew!) It is, however, about defining your home's style using accessories that look expensive but (generally) aren't. There's some very practical and budget-conscious advice here in the chapters about pictures, tables and stools, lamps and shades, shelves, screens and mirrors, and pillows and throws. You can disguise the humble origins of inexpensive adjustable shelving by adding wood trim around the edges and painting everything, including the metal standards and braces, to match the wall color. You can break up or conceal space with screens you make yourself from plain wood panels or old windows. You can update small outdoor tables with do-it-yourself mosaic tile that goes on in one piece. You can, of course, make a large framed entryway mirror from an $800 slab of mirror glass, as Martha does-- but really, no one will check your bank statement to see how much you spent, and it will reflect just as clearly with inexpensive hardware-store mirror glass. Some of the best projects are for sofa pillows, bed and table linens, and lampshades. Though Martha's voice isn't much in evidence in the text, her concepts are definitely here: the instructions are simple and straightforward and the look clean, comfortable and unfussy. --Barrie Trinkle
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Decorating Details Marth Stewart.......2006-08-16
Really nice book, to read and to have as a coffee table book
I had a bad experience.......2004-06-10
I spent a few weeks following her suggestions and thousands on the materials. We had a dinner party to show off the ideas I used and some people were polite with compliments. My husband found a few of our "friends" laughing at Martha's ideas.
A friend later confided that some of the people thought the Martha ideas I implemented were pathetic. I changed most of the things back and my husband was furious. I cried for a week. Maybe she deserves jail time after my experience.
Interesting, practical ideas.......2004-04-05
This book is the follow-on to "How to Decorate," Martha's first book. This book concentrates on the small details: how to display pictures, how to arrange your collections, and so on. The introductory chapter on how to display pictures and photographs is particularly good, giving ideas (complete with beautiful photographs) on how to display pictures and explaining principles such as where to place pictures, how to arrange them, and why certain arrangements of pictures work in certain places and not others.
The book emphasizes Martha's trademark, which is finding inexpensive but beautiful pieces at garage sales, refinishing them, and adapting them to new uses. Many of the ideas she presents, such as refinishing an old footstool and turning it into a stereo stand, are practical and attractive.
Another winner by Martha.......2004-01-16
In the long line of excellently crafted books, Decorating Details qualifies as very useful, quality speaks highly for Martha. Detailed photos on top quality paper, have become a mainstay with her books. The book covers pictures, tables & stools, lamps & shades, shelves, screens & mirrors, and pillows & throws. Each section has detailed instructions, for making in making lamp shades there are detailed photos, as well as, written instructions for drafting, decorating, and making a lamp shade. Decorating Details give simple and easy ideas for decorating any space.
simple, uncomplicated home living.......2000-08-24
I'm in the process of simplifying and optimizing my home's living quarters. I have to admit that I get depressed after looking at other decorating books - for instance, where rooms have dreamy coordinating wallpaper, border, paint & fabrics. This is a decorating book that doesn't stress me out wishing I had a particular piece of furniture or a million dollars. It's the projects themselves that remind you don't need to have to go and buy expensive things around the world. With a little creativity and some elbow grease, you can pick up items from the local home or fabric warehouse and keep it simple. I'd like to make the folding screen (p. 98) from lightweight boards, hinges and casters. I may cover them with fabric instead of paint. But I'll probably start with the linen pillowcases (p. 130) simply because I've got the materials for it. Notice that all the rooms are quite simple. The living room has a couch, a couple of chairs, some nesting tables. period. The projects are "light bulbs" that go on and make us remark: "why didn't I think of that?" OR: "that's what I am aiming for."
Book Description
Rooms for Living is a valuable, exciting collection for anyone looking to create a home that they'd be happy to show off to friends - but even happier to live in.
Bring style and comfort to every room.
This gorgeous, full-color collection celebrates comfortable and functional living where it matters most - in great rooms, master suites, and kitchens.
Detailed renderings and floor plans showcase homes in a variety of styles, and blueprints are available for every home.
Readers will find expert advise to help them make the most of their living spaces, whether they're building or remodeling.
With a wealth of bright, colorful photography, this is more than a home plan resource - it's also a source of hundreds of inspiring ideas.
Book Description
Featuring over 200 home plans with just the right styles, sizes and amenities for the starter family or empty-nester. A wide variety of designs ranging from 1000 to 2500 square feet. Complete construction blueprints available.
Average customer rating:
- An excellent book for first time decorators.
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House comfortable: the art and science of comfortable living
K. McMillan
Manufacturer: Perigee Trade
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Binding: Paperback
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ASIN: 0399522344 |
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An excellent book for first time decorators........2000-04-21
House Comfortable is a very complete resource for creating a comfortable home. I recommend it for first time decorators and those who are designing a custom-built home. It covers a variety of topics including lighting, color, furniture placement, room measurements, etc. But, it goes beyond listing the design elements of a comfortable home and actually tells you how to achieve this goal. This book includes a resource section and loads of wonderful, practical advice; detail you would tend to omitin a do-it-yourself project. It reads like a stylish text book that you will want to take with you on shopping trips.
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A Comfortable Home: 100 Cozy Projects for Easy Living
Alison Moss
Manufacturer: Laurel Glen Publishing
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The task of transforming a house (or apartment) into a home can be daunting. This book makes that process simple and fun. Using 350 color step-by-step photographs and easy-to-follow instructions, A Comfortable Home shows crafters at all skill levels how to change their environment from gauche to gracious - and even gorgeous. Dozens of functional and decorative projects incorporate a wide range of materials and activities within most people's grasp - paper, stamps, stencils, beading, mosaics, painting, and sewing for transforming everything from windows, linens, and upholstery to lighting, furniture, and storage, indoors and out. Advice on methods and techniques makes simple work of customizing projects to suit any style and add a personal touch. A section on holiday decorating rounds out all of the cozy touches to make any environment beautiful.
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The Comfortable Garden: Designs for Harmonious Living
Scot Zimmerman , and
Ann Zimmerman
Manufacturer: Sterling/Chapelle
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ASIN: 1402725299 |
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Hundreds of lush and lavish color photographs give gardeners divine inspiration to transform their gardens into comfortable havens, with tantalizing colors, fabulous textures, and irresistible scents.
"Gardeners...will find practical information and paradisiacal inspiration within these pages."--Booklist
Every garden showcased here seems to extend an irresistible invitation to relax, stay a while, and enjoy the weather. Their fine design, appealing composition, and excellent lighting turn ordinary outdoor space into real outdoor rooms that feel like extensions of the house. See how to achieve symmetry and proportion by balancing restful and active areas, as well as sunshine and shade. Work with plants' natural cycles; use water to provide both cooling and soothing sounds; and add containers, collections, and special interest items to further personalize this little touch of paradise.
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- Lots of great ideas with beautiful photos!
- Yes indeed, do look elsewhere....
- Look elsewhere for style and comfort
- A superb addition to an interior design reference collection
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The Comfortable Home: Stylish Ideas for Living
Jessica Elin Hirschman ,
Candace Ord Manroe , and
Candie Frankel
Manufacturer: MetroBooks (NY)
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Lots of great ideas with beautiful photos!.......2003-08-25
This book is wonderful! I checked it out from the local library, but now I've got to own it!
Yes indeed, do look elsewhere...........2003-07-26
I assume that the reviewer who called this book "superb" is a friend of the authors or works for the publisher. Like so many interior design books on the market, this one has lots of gorgeous pictures of gorgeous rooms, but little that is practical in terms of execution or upkeep by real people (e.g., an entire porch done in acres and acres of draped and shirred high-end fabric). The text is mostly descriptive and doesn't say what I really want to know, like "how did they do that?" "how much did it cost?" and "who keeps it clean?" In fact, the charming cover picture notwithstanding, the rooms shown are far more often opulent than they are comfortable-looking. Do real people actually live in them or are they just designer showcase rooms? Perhaps more egregiously, this also seems to be a hastily produced book. For example, somehow the editors and authors all failed to notice a glaringly misplaced caption within the first few pages. There are lots of imprecisions in the text: commonplaces like pitched-roof spaces in attics and stained-glass family crests in Tudor-style leaded windows are described by the authors as "unusual" or "unique." Crocheted textiles are called "woven" and marble slabs are called "large bricks." I know this kind of verbal carelessness is frequently to be found in design magazines, but shouldn't the standards be higher for writing books? If, like me, you enjoy looking at pictures of creatively done rooms to steal a design idea here or there, then go to the bookstore, flip through this book, then put it back on the shelf. Anyone with the financial resources to actually recreate and maintain such rooms can presumably also afford (and will absolutely need) their own design team; they don't need this book.
Look elsewhere for style and comfort.......2002-12-16
I wonder if the other reviewer and I looked at the same book. I found the photos to be outdated. The style was a by way of the 80's and I'm not talking cool retro. So, I did not find the book to be very inspiring. I was hoping for it to have more of an Arts and Crafts feel, or be along the lines of the Not So Big House series, which I recommend instead of this book.
A superb addition to an interior design reference collection.......2000-05-04
The Comfortable Home: Stylish Ideas For Living is a beautifully produced and illustrated, invaluable reference resource for interior decorators, redecorators, and do-it-yourself householders. With its accessible formate, stunning photography, and reader friendly text, The Comfortable Home offers hundreds of original ideas that will engender creativity and make home and apartment decorating fun, easy, and affordable. The Comfortable Home is organized into four main sections: Porches & Sunrooms; Family Rooms; Bedrooms; and Babies/Children Rooms. Highly recommended for personal, professional, and community library interior decoration and design reference collections..
Average customer rating:
- Quick and easy design tips are offered within each chapter
- Comfortable Living By Design
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Comfortable Living by Design
Deborah Burnett
Manufacturer: Humble Abundance Publications
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Popular TV decorating expert Deborah Burnett teaches you how to create a comfortable home no matter what your budget, style, or taste. Using the items, accessories and furniture you already have, Deborah teaches you how to:
* USE LIGHT AND COLOR to create an attractive and
comfortable home for you and your family
* UNDERSTAND THE PRINCIPAL OF SCALE, BALANCE AND
PROPORTION so that you can create designer level
groupings, arrangements, and furniture placement
* TAP INTO YOUR CREATIVITY for limitless ideas for
personalizing your home
* LEARN HOW TO THINK LIKE A DESIGN PRO whenever
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Quick and easy design tips are offered within each chapter.......2001-04-15
In Comfortable Living By Design, registered interior designer and licensed contractor Deborah Burnett shows her readers how easy it is to develop there own creative abilities, how to use the basic elements of design, and how to create a truly comfortable home, apartment, or office. Such issues as the use of light and color, the principle of balance, and tapping into personal creativity for an extra touch of "personality" in design are covered clearly and accessibly. Quick and easy design tips are offered within each chapter that will make creative efforts come alive with professional quality results. The commentary, instruction, advice, and suggestions are as practical as they are inspiring. Anyone contemplating re-doing their home or office should first begin with a thorough reading of Deborah Burnett's Comfortable Living By Design!
Comfortable Living By Design.......2000-03-14
Enjoyed reading this book due to the fact that Deborah helps to explain the aspects of decorating and design in a way that I (the average person) can understand them. She opened my eyes to all sorts of things that I had never thought about before when trying to make my home feel like me and my family rather than trying to duplicate some photo in a magazine that I really liked , but when in fact it wasn't my style at all. I really recommend this book for anyone who was a frustrated as me when it came to decorating my home.
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Title: Cottage Style makes for easy living; Relaxed decor style suits a casual, comfortable lifestyle.(Homes - Renovation and Design)
Author: Gale Reference Team
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Winnipeg Free Press (Magazine/Journal)
Date: May 20, 2007
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This digital document is an article from Winnipeg Free Press, published by Thomson Gale on March 18, 2007. The length of the article is 609 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: Lack of walls hides versatility of living room; Open-space plan requires touch of colour, updating to create a comfortable space.(Homes - Renovation and Design)
Author: Gale Reference Team
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Date: March 18, 2007
Publisher: Thomson Gale
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