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- Mostly a picture book with product advertising.
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Weimaraners Kw096
Anna K. Nicolas
Manufacturer: Tfh Publications
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
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ASIN: 0866225099 |
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Mostly a picture book with product advertising........1999-10-02
This book is very general with lots of pictures and pushing specific pet products. This isn't the in depth book I was hoping for but after looking in various bookstores and pet shops I was desperate. There is some useful information in the book but I'm still looking for more complete information.
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- Lots of great quilt blocks presented very well.
- A compendium of 60 of the most beloved and popular block quilt designs
- Wonderful collection of some of the best patterns!
- Its value depends on what you're looking for
- Wonderful Buy and Gorgeous Book
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Thimbleberries Big Book of Quilt Blocks (Thimbleberries)
Lynette Jensen
Manufacturer: Publishing Solutions
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Binding: Hardcover
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ASIN: 1932533052 |
Book Description
Presenting 60 quilt block designs that combine to make five distinctive quilts, this collection features techniques for various skill levels, a progressive approach that moves from easy to more complicated blocks, quiltmaking basics, a broad range of quilt designs that varies from casual to formal, and different quilt-making styles.
Customer Reviews:
Lots of great quilt blocks presented very well........2007-01-20
If you are a fan of antique quilts, country quilts, or Thimbleberries quilts, this book is for you, unless you already own the first five Thimbleberries block of the month series. For everyone else, this beautiful book is a superb collection of five quilts, containing 60 different blocks.
And it is a beautiful book. I have many quilt books - I wish they were all designed so well. The quilts, blocks, and instructions are laid out with clarity and simplicity. Images, both photos and diagrams, are large and uncluttered.
Each quilt is shown in a lovely country setting with an interesting description of the quilt and the blocks. Many quilt books stop there, but this book also includes a photograph of the entire quilt and a large photo of each quilt block. The fabric list also shows a photo of each suggested fabric. I love the photos.
The directions for each block are illustrated with handy diagrams that show block construction.
The quilts were designed to be non-intimidating, completed a block per month. And the quilt blocks get more complex further into the book. They serve as a fine quilting course, with a little help from a how to quilt book. There are quilt directions included, but a complete beginner may need more help.
The first quilt is called "Month by Month." Each block represents a different month of the year. I think a pillow made from the block for their birth month would be a thoughtful gift for just about anyone. The blocks would also be nice as slipcovers for living room throw pillows to change out each month or season.
Me, I like villages. I collect them, and fill my knick-knack shelves with little houses. The second quilt, "Thimbleberries Village," is perfect for me. With blocks like "Main Street Manor," and "Log Cabin Lane," that I can cap off with "Sunlight" and "Apple Orchard," how can I resist?
I have several friends and relatives who feed the birds (and squirrels) year-round. The third quilt, "Safe Haven," is full of birdhouses in a vertical style.
Next, you can stitch pieced blocks of tulips, bleeding heart, lilies, and daisies in the fourth quilt, "A Quilter's Garden." It's remarkable how these five quilts are so alike in style but differ in execution and design. The garden quilt is set on point, the birdhouse quilt blocks are vertical blocks, while the village quilt has an asymmetrical layout.
"Pansy Park," the fifth quilt, has blocks on point in a dramatic setting. The description calls it an important quilt and an heirloom quilt. The formal layout and lavish borders suit it very well.
For traditional-style quilters, this book deserves a place in your library. I enjoyed it thoroughly - great quilts presented very well.
A compendium of 60 of the most beloved and popular block quilt designs.......2006-02-10
Thimbleberries Big Book Of Quilt Blocks is a compendium of 60 of the most beloved and popular block quilt designs, each created for a different quilt-making style. The author, Lynette Jensen, is the founder of Thimbleberries Design Studio, which has brought about more than 850 Thimbleberries Quilt Clubs devoted to her original designs. Featuring color combinations that herald classic quilts, a range of projects from casual to formal, and streamlined techniques such as rotary-cutting and quick-piecing that save time while producing quality results, Thimbleberries Big Book Of Quilt Blocks is a collection of patterns, color diagrams and straightforward piecing instructions ideal for intermediate to experienced quilters.
Wonderful collection of some of the best patterns!.......2006-02-01
This book is a wonderful collection of some of Thimbleberries best patterns. The cutting instructions and assembly instructions are also very good.
Its value depends on what you're looking for.......2005-11-18
This book is a hard one to evaluate. If you're interested in a certain kind of quilting, it's a 5-star book without question. If you're looking for something different, it's somewhat disappointing.
Thimbleberries Big Book of Quilt Blocks shows you, step-by-step, how to make five quilts. They're all full size quilts: 62x78 inches, 88x96, 81x98, 92x112. However, they are all also *sampler* quilts; that is, you make 12 (or whatever) different blocks, using the same fabrics for each block, and then you sew them together into a larger quilt top. For example, the first quilt encourages you to make one quilt block for each month (which implies "make one each month," even though you could make 'em in one busy week I suppose).
The book does an excellent job of explaining the fabrics to use, and how much you'll need for the entire quilt. The "Pansy Park" quilt, for example, uses 1 1/8 yard of a small green leaf print for the whole quilt; that green is an accent in each of the blocks. (The quilt uses 18 other fabrics as well; plan to spend some time at the fabric store!) If you like to make a quilt that matches the picture, you'll appreciate how he book doesn't just say "small green leaf print;" it shows you a thumbnail image of the fabric. You can acquire a matching one (you can buy the Thimbleberries fabric, which is designed for RJR Fabrics) or pick something similar from your nearby quilting store.
Another thing I appreciate about the book is the thoroughness of the instructions. The construction of each block -- and there are LOTS of pretty blocks! -- is explained in detail. Each block is approached as a standalone project (including "at this point, the block should measure 14.5 inches square"), making it a good choice for those with limited time to work on a quilt. You _could_ get lost, but you'd have to work pretty hard to do so.
There are two downsides that keep me from loving this book. First is that it's all sampler quilts. I'm just not that fond of them, because it means a new setup for each block, and I don't personally care for the style. Of course, there's nothing to keep me from making an entire quilt using just one or two of the blocks they suggest (some of them are really gorgeous and the instructions are not intimidating, even for this "practicing beginner"), but I'd have to guess at the amount of fabric needed. I don't trust my math that much yet!
My second objection is to the fabric choices. All of the examples are in a very "country" style: little flowers on fabrics that, though not exactly calico, make me think of calico. They're mostly small-scale prints, too, with few designs suited for the big focus fabrics I prefer. ("Where can I fit that great purple bird fabric in THIS quilt?" I wonder.) And while there's a range of values, they aren't particularly bright. Obviously, I can pick my own colors... but the designs have lots of small squares and triangles. Few of them would work with my stash.
However, the last few paragraphs are entirely personal to my needs. Your idea of a great quilt is likely to be far different from mine. (Heck, I'm still proud of myself if my points line up right.) I don't expect you to agree with my taste. All I can do is give you my own look inside the book, and hope that its description is helpful.
If you like country sampler quilts, this book will be exactly what you'd hoped for -- it's a very well designed book, and probably a great one for someone who wants to try lots of different things.
Wonderful Buy and Gorgeous Book.......2005-11-08
I have been very pleased with my first time order thru Amazon books.
Such quick service. My books were delivered less than 5 days and one was here in 3 days ! This is a really nice book. Lots of good color pictures and step by step instructions. Thimbleberries always have such pretty quilt blocks. I'm hoping they will do this again with more BOM blocks/quilts in the future. Thanks again, Amazon staff.
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Big Book of Building Block Quilts
Sara Nephew
Manufacturer: Clearview Triangle
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ASIN: 1930294026 |
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Big Book of Scrap Quilts
Manufacturer: Oxmoor House
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Quilting: The Complete Guide
ASIN: 084873131X |
Product Description
The book contains over 75 incredible quilt designs to make from scraps. Includes a complete quiltmaking guide, hints and tips for pros and beginners, full-size patterns, and easy-to-follow diagrams.
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Big Book of Quilting
Krause , and
KP Books
Manufacturer: Krause Publications
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Binding: Hardcover
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ASIN: 0873498852 |
Book Description
With 21 million quilters in the U.S., expert quilting resources are hot ticket items and Big Book of Quilting provides all the authority of four books for the cost of one! Four popular KP Books quilt references -- The Essential Guide to Practically Perfect Patchwork Quilts, The Magic of Crazy Quilting, Kaye Wood's Strip-Cut Quilts and Fast-Folded Flowers -- were combined to create one reference that covers the basic needs of a beginning quilter, and offers clever embellishing tips for advanced quilters.
Big Book of Quilting features more than 625 color photos and illustrations that demonstrate techniques including patchwork, strip-cut quilting and crazy quilting. Whether it's choosing correct fabrics and thread or experimenting with quilt template design, this book covers everything quilters need to enjoy their hobby more, and expand their skills.
-Features instructions for quilters to try creating quilt templates
-Covers time-saving tips and easy methods for correcting mistakes made in measuring and sewing borders and blocks
-625+ color photos and illustrations guide quilters through projects involving patchwork, strip-cut quilting, crazy quilting and the use of embellishments
Customer Reviews:
Crazy Quilts.......2007-01-21
I have found few quilt books with as much valuable information as this book on crazy quilts. It is a good book for many types of quilts, but it EXCELS in the area of Crazy Quilts.
Must have!.......2007-01-14
This is a very good reference book and design book. I refer to this quite a bit. Easy to use.
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Big Book of Best-Loved Quilt Patterns
Leisure Arts
Manufacturer: Oxmoor House
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
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501 Quilt Blocks: A Treasury of Patterns for Patchwork & Appliqué
ASIN: 0848725557 |
Book Description
As every quilting fanatic knows, there's no such thing as too many quilts. (Or too many quilt books, for that matter!) This new must-have collection brings together time-honored patterns-including many favorite antique and reproduction quilts-with the latest in modern quilting techniques. Concise instructions, step-by-step photographs, and detailed color diagrams guide both beginning and master quilters through all the steps necessary to complete the quilt of their choice. Separate chapters group types of quilts by technique, including Diamonds and Stars, Picture Blocks, Patchwork Mosaics, and more. An essential new comprehensive edition for veteran and novice quilters alike, the Big Book of Best Loved Quilt Patterns includes the history and origins behind unusual pattern names like Drunkard's Path, Currants Coxcombs, and Burgoyne Surrounded, plus resources for ordering fabric and supplies.
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simple and concise!.......2004-09-19
This book is similar to Leisure Arts "Encylopedia of Classic Quilt Patterns" with simple patterns, AMAZING photos of antique quilts, and info on how these patterns originated. With 82 patterns, it is a great reference book, and the 11 applique patterns are easy, even for a relative beginner! Something for all skill levels. A real steal at this price!
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- Fabulous Book
- Quilting Book
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Big Book of Quick Rotary Cutter Quilts
Pam Bono
Manufacturer: Oxmoor House
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Binding: Paperback
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Pieces Of Baltimore: The Ultimate Collection
ASIN: 0848724674 |
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This book is great for quilters who are interested in the quicker quilting techniques made possible with the rotary cutter. There are 54 projects accompanied by detailed step-by-step instructions, easy to follow diagrams, timesaving suggestions, and beautiful photography.
Customer Reviews:
Fabulous Book.......2007-09-01
This is a great book. Instructions are easy to follow and the quilts are just beautiful. I made the bunny rabbit quilt for a baby shower and the woman wouldn't let her baby use it for the first 6 months. She said she didn't want to ruin it. Just a great selection of patterns.
Quilting Book.......2007-08-28
I am very pleased with both the book and the timely delivery. I had looked for this book in quilting stores for some time and am pleased to have found it at Amazon.
Rotary Cutter Quilts.......2005-09-12
This book is well illustrated with great projects. Any quilter would love this book.
Disappointed.......2004-12-21
I've been quilting for a number of years and bought this book because I thought the patterns looked cute. I'm currently working on my first project from this book, the Santa Claus Tree Skirt. I have found the directions to be difficult, and a large amount of fabric is wasted because of the way you are instructed to make your blocks. I would much rather have been given actual dimensions and then just cut from there instead of making larger blocks, sewing them together, and then cutting half of them off and tossing the fabric. Fabric isn't cheap, and a good portion of it is going in the garbage with this project. I don't plan on making another project from this book.
An Excellent Book.......2004-05-14
Before I bought this book, I had always made my quilts in the traditional way. This book was an excellent introduction to the rotary cutting method, and I was able to make quilts from this book with complete success.
The directions are very clear and profusely illustrated. As long as you are accurate at measuring and cutting, you should find this book easy to work with, even if you are a complete beginner.
The designs are varied, ranging from the very cute to more sophisticated designs to traditional styles. There are designs intended for tablecloths and other small projects as well as bed quilts. Each is nicely photographed
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- great variety of small quilts
- excellent book of little quilts, nice, easy directions!
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Big Book of Small Quilts (For the Love of Quilting)
Mary Hickey
Manufacturer: Leisure Arts
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
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ASIN: 0848715632 |
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great variety of small quilts.......1999-07-21
This is a great book with a lot of variety and easy to follow directions. It is the first time I tried paper piecing, and I am hooked. I am a tough grader and I give it a four star. Looking forward to her next book. Only a few patterns are paper pieced. From sailboats & lighthouses to blue jays and cardinals to stars & log cabins there is something for everyone. My first quilt looked like it took me a long time when it went very fast.
excellent book of little quilts, nice, easy directions!.......1999-01-03
This is a wonderful book with a lot of directions and advise for beginner quilters. I am very happy to find something like this
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The Big Book of Quilting
Main Street
Manufacturer: Main Street
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ASIN: 1402706618 |
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With nearly 600 pages of patterns, templates, techniques, projects, and gallery-quality designs for inspiration, this huge reference has everything a quilter needs. From big, comfy blankets to pillows and tote bags, there’s an abundance of beautiful ideas to choose from. With the variety of time-saving methods revealed here, it takes only a few days to complete a quilt that will look as good as one that requires months.
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The Big Book of Quilts and Quilting
Manufacturer: New Holland Publishers Ltd
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BIG BOOK OF BEST-LOVED QUILT PATTERNS (LEISURE ARTS PRESENTS)
Manufacturer: LEISURE ARTS & OXMORE HOUSE
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ASIN: 0848728505 |
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CHOCK FULL OF PATTERNS AND ILLUSTRATIONS IN FULL COLOR
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Essential Rose Garden
Peter McHoy
Manufacturer: Sebastian Kelly
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ASIN: 1901688550 |
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- Wonderful Book, perfect for the first time rose grower!
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The Essential Rose Garden: The Complete Guide to Growing, Caring for and Maintaining Roses
Peter McHoy
Manufacturer: Hermes House
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Foolproof Guide to Growing Roses
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For anyone who loves to garden with roses, this book not merely a celebration of their beauty and versatility, but a treasure trove of information, practical advice and innovative rose garden design.
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Wonderful Book, perfect for the first time rose grower!.......2000-05-15
This is a really terrific book for the rose lover just starting their rose bed. Beautiful pictures and interesting rose history make this perfect for the coffee table, while the growing tips make it an invaluable tool for growing beautiful roses. Far too many rose books are written in a language that only a horticulturist can understand. This book gives clear instructions on planting, potting, pruning and feeding roses as well as excellent pictures and advice for identifying problems such as black spot, replant disease and powdery mildew.
This is truely the Essential Rose book!
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A Parent's Guide to the Best Children's Videos, DVDs, and CD-ROMs
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KIDS FIRST! ,
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Coalition for Quality Children's Media
Manufacturer: Mars Publishing, Inc.
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ASIN: 1931199043 |
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More than 1,000 kid-tested and adult-approved films are reviewed in this guide to the top educational and entertaining family videos. Each video is screened for violence, sex, physical abuse, bias, condescension toward children, and unsafe behavior before it is recommended. Reviews are arranged by age group and category to make selecting a video easy, with topics ranging from instructional and family literature to holiday and nature films. Also included are 500 recommended films for the entire family to watch.
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- Great Book for Concerned Parents
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Great Videos for Kids: A Parent's Guide to Choosing the Best
Catherine Cella
Manufacturer: Carol Publishing Corporation
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Great Book for Concerned Parents.......1998-09-08
I thought Catherine Cella's book was great, and really appreciate the insights and suggestions. I also heard that the author is writing for a great new website specializing in family video called KidFlix.com.
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- Good idea, not so thorough
- A "Must Buy" for parents
- Fun For Everyone
- The most comprehensive book of its type
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The Parents Guide to the Best Family Videos
Patricia S. McCormick , and
Steve Cohen
ProductGroup: Book
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ASIN: B000HWYOHG |
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Watching videos has become one of the most popular ways for parents and kids to spend time together. Selecting videos, however, can be overwhelming, and often you may find that you've chosen a film that's too young, too violent, or too sophisticated for your child-or too tedious for you. With this witty, authoritative guide, video rentals will be a breeze. For each movie, the authors provide a quick thumbnail sketch of the plot, entertainment value rankings, and age recommendations-for toddlers through teens. "Ten Best Lists" organize films by both age-range, genre, and special categories, such as:
* Ten tasteless movies you can safely say yes to
* Ten sibling sagas
* Ten movies almost as good as the books
* Ten black-and-white classics kids will sit through.
It also features developmental information on what children understand at different ages and how to select videos depending on your child's age and taste.
The Parents Guide to the Best Family Videos draws on the expertise of authors who review movies, as well as suggestions taken from the readers of Parents magazine. Including forgotten favorites and little-known gems, this guide offers you invaluable kid-tested reviews of fabulous films for your family.
Customer Reviews:
Good idea, not so thorough.......2003-03-14
This is a great idea for a book, but many wonderful family movies are left out, for example, the hilarious "A Christmas Story", "Oliver!", "The Red Balloon", and "Swiss Family Robinson" to name a few (in fact, pretty much all the great Disney live-action movies of the 50's, 60's and 70's are excluded). The book seems to have more coverage of adult movies that might be OK for kids (They have "On the Waterfront" and "The Third Man" in there, for heaven's sake). The authors are pretty good about including notes as to violence content, but seem to downplay factors like sexual behavior and painful storylines in assigning appropriateness of these films for children.
A "Must Buy" for parents.......2000-01-26
This book should be in every household. With busy schedules a lot of parents don't have the time to research movies, this book does it all for them, easy,fun and caring. It also fits the bill for grandparents.I can't tell you how many times we rented videos not sure if the contents would be suitable for our 6 and 9 year old grandchildren. Thank you Patricia and Steve, you have a winner.
Fun For Everyone.......1999-11-30
The title says it all! This terrific book recommends the best FAMILY videos -- not just the best videos for kids. If you want to find something to watch together with your children, this is the guide for you -- these are movies that everyone can enjoy. The reviews are lively and personal, and the authors give convincing reasons for their preferences. When they have a prejudice -- not liking Buster Keaton, for example -- they admit it. I also liked the category lists at the back of the book: "Ten Tasteless Movies You Can Safely Say Yes To;" "Ten Sibling Sagas;" "Ten Best Animal Films."
The most comprehensive book of its type.......1999-11-10
I am the mother of four children (ages 3 through 10). Picking age appropriate videos for my children was daunting. With the aid of this book, I can trust what the author has recommended. Their selections were insightful and informative. I'd recommend this book to any parent. I use it constantly.
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Richard Hack's Complete Home Video Companion for Parents: Over 300 Reviews of the Best Videos for Children
Richard Hack
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ASIN: 078710292X |
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- Whales, Dolphins, and Porpoises: of the Eastern North Pacific and Adjacent Arctic Waters, A Guide to Their Identification
- Why Am I an Insect? (Classifying Animals)
- Why Do Dogs Have Wet Noses? and Other Imponderables of Everyday Life
- Why Does My Cat . . . ? (Why Does My . . . ? series)
- Wild Discovery Guide to Your Cat: Understanding and Caring for the Tiger Within
- 500 Ways to be a Better Saltwater Fishkeeper: Hints and Tips from a Team of Experts
- A New Owner's Guide to Bulldogs
- A New Owner's Guide to Shar Pei (JG Dog)
- A Practical Guide to Exotic Pets
- A-Z of Cat Health and First Aid: A Holistic Veterinary Guide for Owners
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