THE SHAR PEI TODAY (Book of the Breed)

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disappointing

knit sweaters

Fantastic book!

Very useful

I love to make my own patterns

The Knitter's Handy Book of Sweater Patterns: Basic Designs in Multiple Sizes & Gauges
Ann Budd
Manufacturer: Interweave Press
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Spiral-bound

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Book Description

Created for knitters who want standard sweater patterns in a variety of sizes and gauges, as well as those who want a template from which to develop their own designs, this book provides easy-to-follow charted instructions for 18 sweaters, three in each of the six most popular sweaters constructions. Each style is then provided in 15 sizes ranging from toddler to large adult, then further divided into six possible gauges: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8 stitches per inch combining for 90 options for each of the six styles, or 540 patterns in all. The cardigan and neckline variations make for more than 1,000 patterns. Detailed schematics for finished dimensions are included, along with a glossary of techniques and a chapter on design considerations. This is a definitive resource for the passionate sweater knitter.

Customer Reviews:

disappointing.......2007-10-10

This book is for advanced knitters. I have knitted lots of items, but I found this book much too confusing for me. Too much referring back, to the print, while making the sweater. I probably will never use this book

knit sweaters.......2007-09-02

excellent book, easy to use. I love the spiral binding. I am sure I will get a lot of use out of this one.

Fantastic book!.......2007-08-26

This book has EVERYTHING you need to make your own design. It takes the guesswork out & lets you indulge your creative side.

Very useful.......2007-07-05

I'm glad I've found a book like this and hope to get sleeves right from now on!!! A bit confusing at first glance but once you understand the tables it becomes very useful.
A must have!!!

I love to make my own patterns.......2007-04-28

I've always found it difficult to make my own patterns in knitting (crochet makes more sense in my brain), but I love to get a picture of what I want and be able to create it. This book allows me to do that. It basically does the math for me! This is a great way to figure out how to make the sweater you designed in another size, so you can make it as a gift for someone who is another size.

The Knitter's Handy Book of Patterns: Basic Designs in Multiple Sizes & Gauges (Interweave)

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Basic patterns
Pleased with purchase.
Versatility and Confidence!
A must !
Very useful book of basic patterns.

The Knitter's Handy Book of Patterns: Basic Designs in Multiple Sizes & Gauges (Interweave)
Ann Budd
Manufacturer: Interweave Press
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Spiral-bound

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ASIN: 1931499047

Book Description

Offering charts and plans for making infant- through adult-sized projects, this unique book provides knitters with a complete resource of more than 350 patterns for caps, tams, scarves, vests, sweaters, mittens, gloves, and socks that are written for multiple gauges to accommodate all weights of yarn from bulky to fingering. Also included are the basics of pattern design and alteration to allow for the addition of different types of texture and color patterns or the modification of existing patterns to accommodate more gauges. Patterns are also accompanied by an assortment of ideas for edgings and finishes, further expanding design options.

Customer Reviews:

Basic patterns .......2007-06-29

This book has basic patterns which lend themselves to creative changes, if the knitter is so inclined. I haven't finished my last knitting project, but when I do I shall choose one from this book. The book is just the right size to sit on a lap as the knitter works. The directions are easy to follow and the pictures give the knitter a good idea of what the finished project will look like.

Pleased with purchase........2007-04-11

I am very pleased with this book and I would highly recommend it to others. It is full of valuable information that I found very worthwhile.

Versatility and Confidence!.......2007-04-01

This is the perfect book for me! I learned to knit a long time ago, and stopped because I had a gauge problem -- I could never get my knitting to fit the gauge the patterns called for. This book has given me confidence to try different patterns, different yarns, and different variations on the patterns. I have made the hat (and added stripes!), mittens (in two different yarns), and the socks. The sweaters are next!

Things I like about this book:
* the "What you'll need" section at the start of each pattern, detailing the yarn, needles, and notions you will need for the project.
* the "basic anatomy" section at the beginning of each chapter, describing the construction of the piece. I found this especially helpful in the socks chapter.
* the "quick tips" and "personal touches" in the chapters -- encouraging me to experiment!

I recommend this for those knitters who have a bit of experience, but are looking for simple, versatile, easy-to-read patterns.

A must !.......2007-03-10

This book offers patterns for basic gloves, socks, hats, sweaters. There are charts for any guage and size. You can find your guage and then knit with the yarn of your choice for the project of your choice! Easy to follow instructions. Handy size.

Very useful book of basic patterns........2007-03-08

I made the socks in this book and the result was exactly what I wanted. I know that I will use this book again and again.

Book Description

Anyone who gardens knows how snails, aphids, scale insects, and caterpillars can damage vegetables, flowers, shrubs, and trees. But not many of us know that ground beetles eat caterpillars, not plants; that dragonflies feed on mosquitoes; that parasitic wasps prey on tomato hornworms. In this delightful guide to the world of beneficial insects, Starcher, an artist and avid gardener, shows us how to identify the "good guys" and encourage them to reside in our gardens. "Altogether delightful."--Newark Star-Ledger; "A fact-filled, charmingly illustrated guide."--American Bookseller. A GARDEN BOOK CLUB selection.

Customer Reviews:

two green thumbs-up.......2006-04-23

if you enjoyed that film "microcosmos" that did for bugs what that new film about penguins did for those brave, hardy souls--and hey, why are both films made by french documentarians? do we lack the patience as americans to study nature in the raw for a solid year?--then this handy little tome will delight you. marvelously drawn creepy crawlers won't creep you out. the perfect mother's day gift for any "damsel" in distress who loves gardening.

Attracting predators.......2003-11-06

Written and illustrated by Starcher, this charming slim volume is packed with useful information. Each attractively designed page is devoted to an insect, showing in detailed color its larval and adult stages and sometimes its eggs as well as favored habitat. Starcher includes information about how to attract and keep useful predators, lists their favorite prey and shows their actual size. In addition to the beetles, thrips, flies, bees, wasps and more, she includes a chapter on non-insect helpers such as worms, nematodes and spiders.

Great resource.......2003-01-20

Great intro to bugs, especially those that are great for the garden. It's amazing once you start looking at bugs and watching their behavior. This book gives a good place to start looking.

Limited in scope but thoroughly delightful........2001-05-05

Though limited in scope, I found this book very informative: Just flipping through it answered a number of niggling questions I've had for years, such as "what is a damsel-fly, anyhow?" and "what WAS that hideous THING???"

Just pulling it off the shelf, you might be tempted to dismiss this book as lightweight: The text scrawls across the page in a handwriting-like typeface, and doodle-sketches of bugs and flowers and scenery run scattershot throughout. The information seems solid, however, and there's a great deal of it.

The bugs covered in this book range from prominent garden bugs, such as ladybugs and bumble bees, to almost undetectable critters, like the trichograma wasp. Overall, they have exactly two things in common: They are somehow beneficial to your yard, and they are prevalent enough that you _might_ have actually seen one!

Entries include a common name, family, and order at the top of the page, a brief introductory comment on the bug or bug family, a color sketch of said bug --frequently with hapless victim-- preferred prey/means by which they do their thing, preferred habitat, and information about how to get said bug to take up permanent residence in your yard. The author often includes personal comments about the bug (why she likes it, curious behaviors, that sort of thing). Additional pictures range from "actual size" sketches to unabashed border doodles.

For me, the most interesting thing about this book was the coverage it gave to (1) larval bugs (yech!) and (2) tips on attracting/maintaining a native population for your yard. I'm not into grubs, but it IS helpful to know which ones I shouldn't be killing. Also, I liked the fact that she did not limit herself to "bugs:" There's things like earthworms and spiders in here too.

The book does have some shortcomings worth mentioning. First, the layout: You'll either love it or hate it. Think highschool biology notes by someone with artistic talent.

Second, the index is, uh, considerably less than comprehensive. Prettymuch limited to common names. If you don't know the particular common name she's using, tough. So don't look for "ladybug," 'cause it's only listed under "ladybird beetle." Last, she generally doesn't mention anything about geographic distribution or preferred climate. (I guess you have to draw the line somewhere.)

Bottom line: I think this is a GREAT introductory book on bugs! It's warm, enthusiastic and friendly, and it doesn't get bogged down trying to show you every little variety of bugs out there. It sticks to bugs you'll probably actually see, which makes it a great book for families with kids. (or unenthusiastic spouses: "Look honey! I know it's got six legs and four eyes, but it eats SLUGS!") ...and personally, I thought the pictures were _great_ --they're half the reason I bought it.

A helpful book that is also a delight.......2000-01-05

I've actually managed to use this book out in my own garden to identify some of six-legged friends and foes who share the space with me. The text is informative, the illustrations delightful. I've given copies out as gifts to fellow gardeners, and they have all been pleased.

Good Bugs and Bad Bugs in Your Garden: Back-Yard Ecology.

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Good Bugs and Bad Bugs in Your Garden: Back-Yard Ecology.
Dorothy Childs Hogner
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Good Bug Bad Bug (Getting to Know Your Garden Guests)

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Good Bug Bad Bug (Getting to Know Your Garden Guests)

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Your take-along insect identification guide. Complete with close-up illustrations and detailed description of garden pests and guardians.

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Good Bugs for Your Garden
Storey Publishing , and Andrew H. Vachss
Manufacturer: Storey Books
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Binding: Hardcover

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Not the best

Not cool at all

I LOVE these books!

Good for writers; not for parents-to-be

What-ever

Cool Names: for Babies
Pamela Redmond Satran , Linda Rosenkrantz , and Pamela Satran
Manufacturer: St. Martin's Griffin
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The up-to-the minute word on what's hot and what's not from "the arbiters of hip baby names."-The Wall Street JournalAs America's leading baby-name experts, Pamela Redmond Satran and Linda Rosenkrantz hear the same question again and again: "What are the cool names?" Here are the fun, fresh answers, delivered with the authors' trademark wit and authority, including: *HOT COOL--From the top 100 of cool to why Ivy is cooler than Ivana. *COOL COOL--Famous names: movie characters, artists, athletes, musicians, and writers,even nanny diary names *NEW COOL--Spiritual names like Pax or Eden; color names (Indigo, Lavender); music names (Jazz, Cadence, Madrigal); foreign word names (Luna, from the Spanish for moon; or Vero, Italian for truth). *TOO COOL--Why not to name a child Kool or Tiger. plus superlatives you won't find anywhere else:Coolest Cowboy Name, Coolest Southern Belle Name, Coolest Palindrome Name, Coolest Spice Name, Coolest Hero Name... Cool Names is the definitive guide to the hottest names.

Customer Reviews:

Not the best.......2007-06-27

This book did have some "interesting" ideas but it wasn't a very big book so your chances of finding a name that you really like are pretty slim. Especially since a lot of the ideas are totally weird names from video games, celebrity baby names, movies, and even a section with "Grandpa" names for little girls...what? Well, if you're looking for a really uncommon or unusual name, go for it, but I recommend also getting a name book with a lot more choices.

Not cool at all.......2007-06-13

I was a little skeptical about finding a "cool" name in a book called "Cool Names", and I was right to be. I know cool is a matter of opinion, but most of the names in this book are simply ridiculous-- is anyone actually going to name their child Salmon or Experience? This slim book appears to be random lists of words that the authors have grouped into categories like "Spiritual Names" or "Artist Names". If you are looking for a unique name I suggest The Baby Name Wizard, which will tell you about the popularity of a name, if it rising or declining in popularity and identify any pop culture references you may overlook (for example, that you are naming your child after a fish!)

I LOVE these books!.......2007-01-18

I adore the books these authors write; they are my soulmates! I have been interested in names ever since I was a child, and their books totally feed my craving. I love their insightful and intelligent advice, I love their humor, and I love lists! I love knowing WHY people (and celebrities) named their child what they did. Knowing trends is very important to me; I would never want my child to be one of 5 of the same name in her class as I was with "Susan". These books have their finger on the pulse, and also give lots of alternative suggestions to popular names. I love their "So Far Out They're In" type categories. This book is a total winner, and very entertaining, unlike those "encyclopedias" of name meanings. I always lend mine to prospective mothers, and keep an extra copy just for that purpose.

Good for writers; not for parents-to-be.......2007-01-14

I'm a writer, so I'm always on the lookout for interesting names I might use for some characters. I have about three people named Scott, five James's (all men), and a good three or four girls with the name Elizabeth. So I picked this up, thinking it might help me. There are some good ideas for character names in here (Narcissa, Dashiell, and Isolde), but I don't think it's a good idea to just smush a name together for a real person (who in their right mind would name their kid Moon?). Plus, it also promotes giving kids crappy names. What really made the star-rating go down for me was their section on grandpa/granddaughter names. It's offensive that they say names like Marshall, Stanley, Wallace, Gary, Randolph, Theodore, and Sherman shouldn't be used on a boy. It's okay to name a girl Marshall, though! After all, a girl obviously is stronger with a male name! "Rolls eyes". Bull. Giving a girl a name like Wallace or Stanley is nothing short of cruel. These are boy names and should stay that way. The same goes for Elliot. And also, a lot of these names aren't new. The -aden trend is already dated; there are so many Brayden/Caden/Jaydens nowadays. I gave it two stars because I found some good ideas in here for CHARACTERS or PETS! But it's only two because it's also suggesting that it's okay to give your kid a crappy name (or should I say, krappeigh, since creative spelling is where it's at nowadays).

What-ever.......2007-01-06

This book doesn't have anything unheard of. It has some lame make you own name ideas. Like instead of Anthony it's Anfrony. Lame.

Baby Names Now: From Classic to Cool--The Very Last Word on First Names

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Good concept, but lacking
A lot of fun
More fun than the traditional baby name book
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This One's My Favorite

Baby Names Now: From Classic to Cool--The Very Last Word on First Names
Linda Rosenkrantz
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Need the lowdown of first names? Linda Rosenkrantz and Pamela Redmond Satran, authors of the bestselling Beyond Jennifer Jason, Madison Montana and The Last Word of First Names, draw on years of research and experience to offer important insights like these:Call your daughter Rose, but don't call your son Thorne.Nature names are fashionable now, especially those that haven't been used much in the past. December, in other words is much coolers than April.Although it sounds desert-like, Zahara is actually a Muslim and Swahili name meaning 'flower'. In Hebrew, it denotes brightness.Diego, which is a Spanish form of James, has a lot of verve when combined with either a Latin or Anglo surname.Though it has a hippyish feel, Jupiter has a legitimate history as a first name, used in the country as far back as the eighteenth century--in fact, Jupiter Hammon was the first African-American poet published here.A fresh, illuminating, and indispensable guide to thousands of names--from Aaliyah to Zuri--Baby Names Now will provide the information and inspiration you need to make the prefect choice.

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Good concept, but lacking.......2005-07-08

I enjoyed Beyond Jennifer and Jason very much, so you can imagine my excitement at seeing another book by the same authors. I like the basic idea of this book--to inform prospective parents about the associations names have (e.g. Ariel is associated with The Little Mermaid). However, I found that some of these were not included. I looked up a few names to test the book, and the authors are apparently not very knowledgeable about children's popular culture. It was written in 1995 (I don't know if new editions have been written or not), so the authors can be forgiven for not mentioning that among children and those who work with children, the name Patrick is associated with Spongebob Squarepants's pink, dim-witted starfish friend. However, under the name Mario, though many famous people named Mario were listed, there was no mention of Super Mario. Super Mario Bros. is one of the most popular video game series in the world! I realize that the authors probably don't know this because video games are primarily a young people's pastime, but if they had done their research, they would have been able to warn parents that children named Mario (unless they live in Latino communities) are likely to be made fun of for bearing the name of a video game character, instead of just relying on their own knowledge of popular culture. Even if they had done their research, this would still be the kind of book that needs to be constantly updated.
My other complaint is that they encourage parents to give girls masculine names (e.g. Michael--I swear I am not making this up!), but discourage them from giving boys so-called "feminine names" even if many still consider them masculine or ambisexual (e.g. Robin--many people associate the name with Robin Hood or with Batman's sidekick). Don't they realize that this practice only perpetuates the double standard, rather than solving any problems?
I would like it if someone wrote a better version of this book.

A lot of fun.......2005-05-23

Those who condemn this book for not being a long, boring list of name origins and meanings, or for stating that their name has gone out of style for today's children, are missing the point. "Baby Names Now" is a fun, readable guide to what people are naming their children in the early 2000s, including famous namesakes (saints, popes, presidents, royalty, music and movie stars) and what some celebrities have named their children. It's also fascinating to read how certain names have gone out of style: for example "Lisa," "Amy," "Susan" and "Dawn" were very popular for babies born in the 60s (and thus, my classmates), but are rarely used today.

The book's major flaw is in not recognizing that parents name their children using the last names of people they admire, not just the first names. At one point, it reads "Harrison Ford...is almost certainly the reason for the name Harrison's popularity" - excuse me, ever hear of the Beatles? The entries for the name "Jordan" don't mention Michael Jordan, certainly a major inspiration for that name in this area. The entry for "Jackson" doesn't mention Michael, Janet, or Samuel L. The entry for "Landon" doesn't mention Michael. The entries for "Cassidy" don't mention David and Shaun, so popular in the 70s when many of today's moms were growing up. The entry for "Lucas" - do I have to say it, fellow Star Wars kids grown up and naming their children? And come on, how can you mention the name "Wayne" without acknowledging the popularity of John Wayne?

Still, this is a lot of fun, and I give the authors credit for recognizing that "Althea" is from a Grateful Dead song. I look forward to the next edition.

More fun than the traditional baby name book.......2005-05-17

What I loved about this book was that the authors actually expressed their opinions on the names. Some many others just list the origin and meaning. The authors provide some clever and often witty commentary about each name as well as some fascinating information about how trends in names have changed over time. No, I didn't always agree with their opinions, but reading the book did help me figure out more about the kind of name I was looking for.

Those who haven't yet stumbled onto it should als check out
http://www.ssa.gov/OACT/babynames/
which lists the most popular 1000 names in the U.S. by year from 1880!

Good For Sheep Only.......2004-08-26

I was hoping for a book that would illuminate some choices for baby names, while pointing out any unfortunate associations I had not thought of. Only to receive a book that was short on credible information, and long on personal judgement.

I was truly disappointed in the seemingly arbitrary way in which the authors claimed some names to be outdated. While I understand that Cherry could be a torment to a young girl, lumping Cheri and Cheryl in with these was absolutely silly. Having grown up in the eighties with that name, I was never once called a name referring the former. Asking two friends - a Cheri, (ten years younger than myself) and a Cheryl, (four years older) if they had ever been teased in that way, they both laughed and said no. Many times the author's reasons for dissuading parents from choosing a name seem to be based only on the author's personal preferences and peccadilloes.

I found that many of the names the authors' gave their seal of approval to, were names that were probably most trendy at the moment they were writing. They blithely recommend, good god... California? Not realizing that place names, (like Brooklyn, etc.) are already being ridiculed as tired and silly in magazines. No doubt in a year or two, they'll be recommending Apple and other fruit names, once they too are no longer trendy.

The most unfortunately thing is that the author's emphasis on trendy or common names, may warn parents off of some unique and delightful older names. In the end I could have saved myself the price of the book and done the name research on the internet.

This One's My Favorite.......2003-11-12

If you're looking for a dictionary of baby names, there are about a zillion other books out there to choose from. But if you've already looked at the typical baby name lists and were left feeling uninspired, check out "Baby Names Now". The authors offer real world wisdom and advice about each name. Each entry is clever and funny. Their descriptions are often completely subjective, but that's what makes this book so much fun. It really gets you thinking about what you do or don't like and why. I recommend it to all expecting mothers and fathers!

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Baby Names Now: From Classic to Cool--The Very Last Word on First Names
Linda Rosenkrantz; Pamela Redmond Satran
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Cool Names for Babies: Revised and Updated

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Cool Names for Babies: Revised and Updated
Pamela Redmond Satran , and Linda Rosenkrantz
Manufacturer: St. Martin's Griffin
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Release Date: 2008-01-22

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Baby Names Now: From Classic to Cool, the Very Last Word on First Names
Linda; Satran, Pamela Redmond Rosenkrantz
Manufacturer: St Martins Pr
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ASIN: B000K6Q1GQ

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Baby Names Now: From Classic To Cool--the Very Last Word on First Names
Linda Rosenkrantz
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