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Excellent 'little' book.......2001-04-04
It is a recent book on the Akita dog. The photos are of excellent quality. A small book jammed packed with everything you need to know about the Akita. A great beginners book for anyone considering obtaining this breed.
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TRICOTER (TREEKOTAY) v. [French tricoter, to knit.]
Knit 20 stylish sweaters that beginners will find easy--and experienced knitters will find irresistible. Following expert step-by-step instructions, youll learn to create colorful, textured sweaters that rely on simple shapes, beautiful yarns, and measured dimensions (instead of counted stitches). Using bulkier yarns and bigger needles, youll knit more in less time. Youll discover smart knitting techniques that will get you hooked on hand-knit sweaters for a lifetime. Inside, find:
Tricoters unique chart system for knitting pullovers, cardigans, crop tops, jackets, and more
Tried-and-true techniques designed to help you create a sweater that really fits
Professional finishing tips to make every hand-knit sweater a success
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A book to grow with!.......2005-05-17
This books title says it all SIMPLY beautiful sweaters. It has 2 things that are essential to the new knitter. 1. Full sweater laid out so you can actually see the end result top to bottom, unlike many pattern books where you only see a small part of the sweater or the model is in a position so you don't get the full effect. 2. Actual pattern piece measured at each area, so no wondering about the final fit.
This book has been a favorite of my new knitting friends because they are always pleased with the final product, no surprises and for first sweaters, the directions are very clear. I have been knitting for over 20 years and I use this book more than any other. I can take the basic pattern shapes, change a few things, add cables etc and design my own sweater that I am sure will fit when finished. By far some of the best basics availible...RECOMMENDED for all knitters.
Over Priced.......2003-08-10
I like to buy books that are worth their weight in gold.. not just now, but two or even three years from now. I like books with techniques I can refer back to or a design that I just have to knit someday. I like a book that I can easily find the recommended yarn for.. and at a reasonable price.
Unfortunately this book has absolutely none of that. The styles are basic at best.. no challenge whatsoever. The yarns are "way too expensive" novelty yarns that will all be discontinued as yarn trends change. If you are wondering whether to buy... DON'T! I sold my copy on ebay within a week of purchasing it.
You can live without it.......2003-07-25
This book is very pretty and the yarns are superb and expensive, but most of the sweaters are pretty useless. There are too many bulky cropped thingies and patterns that call for all sorts of hard to find novelty yarns. The other thing which irks me is the insistence on peculiar needle sizes, for example, what the heck is a 10 3/4 size needle, and why cant you simplt use a 10 1/2?
Also, there is a sweator in a picture of the store that looks great but.....it's not in the book!
I bought this in a friends yarn shop as a favor and I have not knit one thing from it.
A simply beautiful book for beginners to advanced!.......2002-03-22
This book is great for beginners to advanced. The patterns are written very clearly and the charts are excellent. The sweaters are knitted very quickly and easily. These are great when you do not feel like working on a more complicated design. Granted they do use "designer" type yarns. However, with the guage and yardage information they provide, another yarn of your choice is easily substituted as I have done with my projects. I highly recommend this book to anyone with the "knitting addiction!"
Uses for this book if you are not a beginner.......2002-02-10
This book is an ideal first pattern book for a brand new knitter but what good is it to a more advanced knitter? Let me explain. (I have a year of knitting under my belt and three completed sweaters to show for it not including the one I am going to talk about)
I bought some very nice cotton worsted weight on a whim because it was on sale. I had no idea what I would do with it. Then, a special occasion came up. I had a dressy skirt but no top to go with it. Since the yarn was black, I knew it would match but I needed a FAST pattern to get my top done in time and the gauge was too thin for me to speed through. I chose the back button cardigan in this book and made it with doubled yarn. Lovely!
There you have it, this book is great for what I would call emergency knitting. You need a sweater pronto for a gift, an outfit, a wedding, whatever. Obviously, needle size 3 intarsia creations would be out when you only have a weeks notice.
In addition, the introduction is very informative and the troubleshooting tips are well illustrated. I agree, the yarn is rather pricey but then I feel that if I am going to invest my time in a garment, I should buy the best yarn I can afford. I have had a year of happy knitting as a result of this philosophy. And, the higher the quality of the yarn, the longer your garment will last in all likelihood. You're making heirlooms here! And, as noted earlier, it is easy to substitute yarns due to the format of the book. (I would not suggest a beginner going outside of the basic yarn "type", though. Cotton for cotton, wool for wool is best if you are not yet familiar with the results of changing materials.)
In my opinion, complaining about the simplicity of a book titled SIMPLY beautiful sweaters is like getting angry at a school course called BASIC English for being basic. There was no false advertising involved. The authors delivered what they promised.
This book has paid for itself in my eyes and I hope everyone will give it a fair chance. Remember, knitting doesn't have to be complicated to be beautiful. Happy knitting!
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Sweaters you'll love to knit. Sweaters he'll love to wear.
Have you ever knitted a sweater for a special man in your life, only to find that it didn't quite fit? Tricoter's simple system for combining classic, easy-to-knit shapes with beautiful yarns guarantees wonderful--and truly wearable--results. Whether it's casual sweaters, tailored vests, or sporty pullovers, he'll cherish his sweater because you made it, and because it looks and fits great.
Men's knitwear patterns usually rely on complex designs and difficult motifs. Tricoter's sweaters use beautiful yarns and classic shapes based on clearly written patterns that make them easy to knit. Several sweaters use large needles that will speed up your knitting for fast, fabulous results!
· Choose from 21 stylish patterns, from relaxed, casual sweaters to tailored vests and sporty pullovers
· With just a few alterations, you can easily adapt any of these gorgeous sweater designs for women, too
· You'll enjoy the heartwarming "yarns" about the men who inspired these sweater designs
Whether you're new to knitting or an experienced pro, Simply Beautiful Sweaters for Men guarantees knitting that's easy, understandable, and fun!
Customer Reviews:
Not worth the money.......2005-03-29
I was very excited to order this book to start making a sweater for my boyfriend. Unfortunately the book is full of sweater vests and only a few simple patterns. You could easily find similar patterns free online, so I definitely don't think it's worth the $35!
If you love color, try this book.......2002-03-01
I know the title says "Sweaters for Men", but women will love this book too. The structure and color of each sweater are lovely and the knitting is not too complicated.
Inspiring all knitters.......2001-11-03
Sweaters for Men is a beautiful book, excellent photographs. The directions are plain, clear and easy to follow. I liked the schematic that showed all increases, decreases, bind offs. I bought yarn at my local store and made a vest and have started a crew neck sweater. I will probably make two more sweaters from this book.
Great but EXPENSIVE.......2001-07-28
I got the book yesterday and my husband immediately picked out the cover sweater. I did a search for the yarn and found out that the sweater would cost $... to make. Other patterns use cashmere or pashimina which is also costly. I do like the schematics but I find it very boring to knit a seed stitch sweater even though the yarn is fabulous. Also, I wish they had included more bulky patterns. It will take months to knit a man's sweater on 8s.
Slightly Disappointing.......2001-07-28
I love the simple patterns but the cost of the yarns recommended is really high. I know you can substitute yarns, but it's still quite expensive. Also, I wish there had been more sweaters on larger needles.
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Enjoying a temperate climate year-round and lots of rain and sun, the San Francisco Bay Area is ideal for gardening -- as the thousands of fanatic gardeners around the bay will attest. Yet, until now, no one has assembled a comprehensive guidebook to the hundreds of resources in this garden-rich region. Writer and former professional gardener Ron Sullivan comes to the rescue with The Garden Lover's Guide: San Francisco Bay Area. Her complete, easy-to-use, and inviting handbook covers all the nurseries, equipment and supply stores, accessory outlets, flower and garden shows, special events, classes, clubs, tours, and bookstores with a green thumb around the bay. Discover hidden gardens, festive annual bazaars, outdoor sales, and so much more. For both novice and seasoned gardeners, this is the long-awaited guide to everything the Bay Area garden scene has to offer.?
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Necessary resource for Central CA gardeners.......1998-08-25
A must for nursery-hopping gardeners in the San Francisco Bay Area. Extensive listings of a diverse slew of nurseries (and related businesses), garden clubs, classes and other resources is well- (and amusingly-) written. Sidebars throughout the book hold forth on various gardening issues: natives versus lawns, why to use botanical names, the egregious chopping that passes for pruning done by street tree crews, and so forth. Well worth the paltry asking price.
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In this special garden, each child plants an item that reflects their personality and/or ethnic heritage. Barbara Pollak's delightful illustrations show what the children do there - from playing hide-and-seek around giant sunflowers and counting ladybugs to weeding, digging, and making compost mazes. The garden provides a venue for all the children and their families to gather and celebrate with a potluck of dishes made from the garden's harvest. Readers will enjoy following the progress of the garden and will be inspired to start one of their own.
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San Francisco Bay Area gardeners know that the region has its own unique rewards and challenges. The mild weather is ideal for year-round gardening, but chilly fogs, frequent droughts, heavy clay soil, and a host of microclimates can vex even the greenest of thumbs. Written by local master gardeners, this collection of articles addresses the subject of Bay Area gardening in a no-nonsense manner that places an emphasis on environmentally friendly solutions. The book covers important issues ranging from garden design and landscaping to improving soil and managing garden pests with minimal toxic chemicals. Topics include fire safe landscaping; planting under oaks and redwoods; drought tolerant plants; gardening for butterflies and songbirds; as well as individual garden species, including ferns, heucheras, fuchsias, and California native bulbs.
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San Francisco microclimates explored by masters.......2006-03-12
Local master gardeners lend their insights on the peculiarities and special needs of California Bay Area gardens in BAY AREA GARDENING: 64 PRACTICAL ESSAYS BY MASTER GARDENERS. The San Francisco Bay Area's unique attributes, from mild climate and microclimates to changing soils, lends to a diverse gardening environment in turn: these essays are critical to understanding the Bay Area's special needs and should be on the reading lists and in the libraries of any local gardener.
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A guide for creating wildlife habitat gardens that attract local birds, butterflies, and beneficial insects. Written especially for the beginner, it is clear and concise with appealing color photos of plants, butterflies, and habitat. Includes appropriate native and non-native habitat plants for the Bay Region, host plants for local butterflies, wildlife ponds, tips on growing natives, how to get started, resources and references.
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A "must" for San Francisco Bay Area gardeners........2001-08-04
This beautifully organized book provides an easy-to-follow guide for establishing butterfly, bird, and insect habitats in your own garden. Host plants, nectar plants, and food sources (both native and non-native) including annuals, perennials, shrubs, trees, and vines are listed for both butterflies and birds. Maintenance of the habitat garden is detailed with specific suggestions. Additional sections explain the importance of encouraging beneficial insects, the beauty and role of ponds in the garden, and special advice on "how to" start your own habitat garden. Color photographs provide a visual guide while spot illustrations and quotations provide inspiration and encouragement. A "must" for any Bay Area gardener.
Inspiring book!.......2001-08-03
This is a beautiful little book, a real jewel that makes providing a pleasing habitat for both our wild friends and ourselves an easy task. It certainly inspired me to add more habitat plants to my garden, and I reap the benefits daily. I especially loved how she put the plant photos on the outside page edges so I can flip through and relocate the information I want quickly. This book should also be useful for many people outside the SF Bay Area. Providing wildlife habitat is so important now.
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Young Laurence didn't really where he fit in. He thought of himself as American, especially since he didn't speak Chinese and couldn't understand his grandmother, who lived in Chinatown. But others saw him as different in the conformist American of the 1950s. In this engaging memoir, the two-time Newbery Honor author tells how writing helped him start to solve the puzzle.
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Interesting, but not that good.......2001-06-05
I had to read this book for Language Arts. I didn't like it at all. It's good read, don't get me wrong, but unfortunently it just doesn't have that...um...spark that I'm looking for. It's a good book for a memior, but I wouldn't suggest it. In short, you shouldn't read this book.
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Glorious Gardens To Visit In Northern California: 65 Gardens Within 3 Hours of San Francisco - From Mendocino to Carmel
Priscilla Dunhill
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An entertaining and inspiring guide to 65 of the most beautiful or exceptional gardens in one of the world's most botanically diverse regions. The authors' firsthand reports include the history, architecture, and plantings of each garden, as well as their conversations with curators, botanists, and landscape designers.
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The savage garden: A journal
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ROGERS AND COMPANY, CHICAGO Thick textured Faux leather textured pliable cover, EARLY 40"S, WITH facts about the San Francisco Bay Area and things a bride should know including many period advertisements about where to buy these needed items. great nostalgia, great gift of "something old" for the bride.
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Foundations Of Family Therapy: A CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK FOR SYSTEMS CHANGE
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Brilliant synopsis.......2004-08-31
Lynn Hoffman is one of the leading thinkers and practitioners in the field of family therapy and systems theory. Her book is a gem even though some parts may be a bit hard to follow. This is not because she is unclear, but brilliant.
Family Therapy's Flag Ship Text.......2000-11-02
This book is a timeless classic written by the most prolific author in our field. Hoffman's poetic voice and earthy genius is the perfect guide to the myriad theories of therapy and change that inform our work with famlies. No social worker, psychologist, family therapist or other helping professional should consider his or her training complete until s/he has purchased a copy of this volume for their library (and read it). Educators who think they can train and prepare students without this text are short changing their pupils. Hoffman introduces readers to every major thinker and pioneer in the field. However, Hoffman provides more than a survey of the major players and schools of family therapy, she isolates the specific contribution each therapist has made to our thinking about therapy and locates it in the larger context of change. Reading about the evolution of family therapy with Hoffman (who bore witness to many of the developments she writes about) not only helps us better understand an important part of our own and our professions past, but helps us to understand why we think about families and family therapy the way we do today.--Jonathan Diamond, author of Narrative Means to Sober Ends: Treating Addiction and Its Aftermath; private practice Northampton and Greenfield MA.
Confusing and Difficult to read.......2000-05-19
I found this book very difficult to follow and to understand. Hoffman's explanations are very long and contorted. Her information is good, but it is too much work to try to disect.
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