Book Description
From real Americana such as Native American artifacts and folk art to familiar and eminently collectible items such as Depression glass and decoy ducks - the Collectibles Price Guide is the perfect shopping companion, whether the venue is your local thrift shop, garage sale, or the Internet.
Customer Reviews:
Judith books are the best!.......2007-01-11
Judith Miller price guides are simply the best! They have great color pictures and easy to read price guides. There are none better.
item's too pricey.......2006-08-07
not a whole lot of item's. More picture's than anything. A lot of the item's in the book I beleive are way to over priced. Not a good book to take to flea market's or auction's.
If you do eBay or collect or go to garage sales PERFECT.......2006-08-01
This book is so easy to use-- great price guide to take along on your antique hunt. A whole list of consultants in various areas of expertise help with this book. It covers everything from Holday Memorabilia to marbles to posters to sports stuff to sewing stuff to Teddy Bears and Toys. Also great section on the weifd and wonderful. Also great list of clubs, societies and organizatins. Space memorabilia, rock and pop, radios, pez dispensers, glass, costume jewelry, ceramics -- almost everything around your grandma's house or you'll see at a garage sale including early computers, comics, and watches. Great pictures -- of almost everything with nice hints as to how to take a closer look at a Coca Cola clock and collector notes. Good range of prices and also explains when it was made and how tall etc so you don't get confused. That old pair of straberry shaped earings are not junk-- they could be worth $70-$100 if they are by Weiss. Even an iPod poster could be worth up to $120.00 That 1940's PINK perfume bottle could be worth a $1000 or more...buy this book and you could get RICH!
The best price guide.......2006-07-10
I thought Kovels was good but this one is better. nicer pictures and easy to use.
Easy Format!.......2006-03-17
Here is a book you will be unable to put down. The pictures are very clear, the information and descriptions are well done, and especially valuable are the reference sources. This book should appeal to many ordinary collectors.
Book Description
Containing the latest prices, market trends, and tips on where and how to buy and sell everything from furniture, glass, textiles, and jewelry, to pottery, porcelain, silver, and tribal art, the Antiques Price Guide 2006 is a practical guide for buyers, sellers, and collectors.
Customer Reviews:
Antique Radar.......2007-09-25
I've been frequenting antique auctions for many years, yet there are still instances when I am caught off guard. Take, for example, my most recent auction experience. I'd been drooling over a tilt-top regency table at a preview when I noticed a fellow to my right closely examining a lamp. A celadon vase that had been fashioned into a lamp. The lamp looked perfectly innocuous, and I thought the fellow a perfect fool to be so easily swayed by, what was to my eyes, something normally seen only at a Salvation Army thrift store, or a garage sale in a trailer park. Furthermore, I noted that the auction estimate on the lamp was $40. I felt like a god of antiques at that moment, high upon my lofty perch in the heavens, far above this inferior person and his interest in third-rate lamps. After all, I was vying for the gorgeous regency table, so that meant I was a man of discriminating tastes. On the night of the auction, there was a flurry of bids on the lamp, and the hammer only fell when the bid reached the early thousands. The gods decided to teach me a lesson in humility twice that night, as the bids on the regency table quickly outpaced my limited means.
Running home that night from the auction, the first book I reached for was one of my Miller's Price Guides. After some furious page turning, there, for all the world to see, was the harmless little lamp with a string of zeros following its leading digit. In short, the best way to stay ahead of the game is a sound grounding in the discipline. A perusal of a Miller's Price Guide prior to auction night will ensure that nothing of any note will fall under your antique's radar.
antique guide.......2006-03-18
very helpful in my work,will be buying new editions as they become availible. tp
Fascinating Book!.......2006-03-17
This is a great reference book for any collector.
Book Description
Comic book enthusiasts of all interests will find the updated 12th edition of this price guide has more of the details they need, and special options they seek. The 2006 Comic Book Checklist and Price Guide contains listings and updated prices for more than 125,000 comics, including 5,000 new comics.
An easy-to-follow checklist format allows collectors and dealers to easily assess and identify comic books. Listings include cover dates, creator information, and near mint prices for comic books of 1961 to the present, plus key Silver Age information from previous years. A special section outlines actual prices paid at auction for 100,000+ comic books graded by Comics Guaranty,LLC. Plus 400 photos for quick reference!
-Updated price lists for accurate assessment
-Details on 5,000 new comics help collectors expand their collection
-125,000+ listings give detailed collecting specification enthusiasts need
Book Description
The book is clearly divided into 80 subject categories and sub-sections, with sections devoted to automobilia, art deco, games, and money boxes for instance, along with the more traditional antiques categories such as ceramics, silver, and glass. This year special features include dogs, computer games, sunglasses, vinyl records, denim, and sportswear. Pieces range in value, showing that there is something to suit every collector's pocket, from "Pocket Money Collectibles" to "Record Breakers". A thorough and accurate cross-section of the current international market is provided as all items have been sold or offered for sale at over 350 auction houses and dealers from around the world over the last year. Extra valuable collecting information is provided in boxes, covering factories, makers, care, restorations, fakes and alterations, market assessments, and buying tips. Further reading is also highlighted throughout, along with lists of collector's clubs, auctioneers, and specialist dealers.
Customer Reviews:
This is a must have.......2007-09-19
Sharp, sleek, photography you can't beat. Anyone into collecting or selling collectibles needs the Miller Guide on their shelf.
Book Description
Miller's Antiques Price Guide 2006 covers traditional antiques such as furniture, pottery, porcelain, glass, and silver, but also includes the decorative arts, 20th Century design, textiles, posters, kitchenware, and much more - over 60 subject categories in all. Items date from the Antique right through to the latest in contemporary design. This year's special features cover Staffordshire figures, Welsh porcelain, rugs and carpets, dolls, portrait miniatures, and medical and dental antiques. Packed with information boxes on the market and price trends, makers, and historical detail.
Book Description
Miller’s Collectors’ Cars Price Guide 2005/6 is both the only illustrated price guide to classic and collectable cars and the only publication to list pre-1960s car prices. This impressive reference features more than 2,000 photographs organized by manufacturer and captioned with the car’s year, condition, and degree of originality, plus a complete price range. Price checklists based on condition and year of manufacture provide easy comparisons. Throughout, “Miller’s Starter Marques” provide helpful tips on select cars for the enthusiast on a budget.
Book Description
For over 10 years, Miller’s Classic Motorcycles Price Guide has gone from strength to strength, becoming the ultimate guide for cyclists and collectors. And the 2005/6 edition has a great new feature: price comparisons compiled by a team of experts, and organized by model and year. With more than 1000 motorcycles illustrated, described, and priced, plus manufacturer’s introductions and motorcycling milestones, this volume is simply an indispensable resource for both first-time buyers and more experienced collectors. Collecting information, model details, and makers are authenticated by expert and bestselling author Mick Walker.
Customer Reviews:
Not very practical.......2004-04-29
I have an interest in vintage Honda motorcycles, so I bought this book as a reference. There were only 3 (THREE) Honda's covered! This book might make for some interesting browsing if your interest is pre-1960 (or even pre WW-II) cycles. Many different manufacturers are shown, but only a handful of each one.
It has no practical use for anyone interested in actively buying or selling. There just aren't enough models covered.
For classic bike seekers - a fine refference.......2000-07-18
For the international classic-motorcycle-collector this is a comprehensive book on the different antique and classic bikes that are available in the European market, mainly in the UK. It covers mostly the known models in detail, sometimes lacking in the more popular ones. The pricing of the Guide is based on the British market but as far as I could compare to the actual values I encountered - there are differences (but that may be acceptable). The model pricing doesn't take in account the codition of the bike and in some cases its availability (and market demand), but is fair. I found it very useful (as the managing secretary of the Israel Classic & Collectors Vehicle Club) in aiding many of our members to value their purchases from abroad and while searching for finds in other European countries - with a very good feedback on most parts. The book is also a good refernce for details on rare bikes and models, although it is far from being an encyclopedia or an official reference book.
Book Description
Thanks to television programs like The Antiques Roadshow, collecting antiques is hotter than ever—but it's easy to overpay. That's why this guide provides actual prices for items sold through auctions and antiques dealers in the preceding year, along with 1,500 color photographs that take the guesswork out of identification. Professional tips make it simple to buy outstanding antiques even on a limited budget, and the book covers everything from antique furniture to watches, glass and pottery to scientific instruments, arms and armor, jewelry, and more. Current market trends are outlined, while the guide's popular ‘Miller’s Compares’ feature contrasts similar items to explain why one sells for big money, while the other fetches only a fraction of that price.
Book Description
Follow five simple steps to make any of these beautiful strip-pieced quilts! The same sequence of steps leads to a wide variety of styles, from traditional treasures to art quilts.
· Thirteen patterns range from beginner-friendly Rail Fence blocks to designs that will challenge skilled quilters
· Just cut strips, sew them together, cut them into shapes, play with the shapes until a design you like emerges, then sew them back together
· Covers cutting strips and making strip sets, plus how to cut 60° and quarter-square triangles, oblique squares, and more
Customer Reviews:
Bought two.......2007-01-14
I liked this book so well that I went and bought two (by mistake) I am partial to traditional quilts, but I like the different spin this has and I don't there too hard for beginner to intermediate.
Book Description
Under the Sun features the architectural traditions of desert living around the world, from ancient adobe structures to innovative homes. Beginning with the age-old desert architecture of North African, Spanish, and Native American cultures, the book profiles ecologically sound homes in Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, California, Hawaii, and Northern Mexico.
Customer Reviews:
Informative & Beautiful.......2002-02-03
I was searching for a book on desert homes and architecture styles. This book is broken into several chapters on homes around the world living under desert regions. Thoughout the books there are dazzling and breath taking photos along with informative background on every country and building construction for the desert home. I was pacticularly interested in the great USA (Arizona, New Mexico & California) because I am planning to build a home in a desert region. I needed a reference to help me understand and view a desert style of living and this book has helped. You'll find some interior decorating, color schemes, landscaping and several ideas of bringing the dry outdoors into your unique home.
I love looking at this impressive book, it sits on my coffee table for all to enjoy.
My southwest decorating bible.......2000-08-19
"Under the Sun" has become my southwest decorating bible. I bought the book when I was looking for decorating and architectural ideas for a desert home I was building. The book explores and exposes all the of varied and amazing orgins and styles of desert and southwestern design. The photos are stunning and intriguing and the text is rich with information and sources. I have since used the book for paint and decorating tips in several homes. This is one book in my library that has become a favorite loner, and has ultimately become my best gift book -- mostly to assure it will return to my shelf.
Product Description
ADHD & ADD in the Criminal Justice System. This is a must read for Police, Jail staff, Judges, Prosecutors, Defense Attorneys, Probation Officers. Prison Staff and Parole Boards and Parole Officers.
Customer Reviews:
Great Little Book.......2007-03-30
Very interesting theories about the intersection of ADHD and prisons. We tracked down most of the research quoted in the book and it seems to be solid. We brought the authors to Littleton, Colorado after reading the book to meet with the Greater Littleton Youth Initiative members. Patrick Hurley's 17 years experience as a law enforcement officer (and his experience with his own ADHD) combined with Bob Eme's research around the criminal justice system make for a very compelling duo. This is a quick read but has some deep insights into how ADHD kids are wired to go wrong if they don't get help.
Must-Read for anyone connected to ADHD in any way.......2007-02-09
Obviously a copy of this book should be in every police station, jail, and prison. The book covers more than just the interface between the person with ADHD and the criminal justice system, though. It gives very good information on what make people with ADHD prone to negative contact with law enforcement from the beginning of their lives, and how that can be reduced or avoided. In addition to law enforcement personnel, I'd recommend this for anyone who has ADHD themselves, or is partnered with or a parent to a person with ADHD.
Better than most ADHD books.......2005-11-04
As someone who's been recently diagnosed as ADHD, I've been on fire to learn as much as I can about the condition and traits. So far, along with a slew on online articles, I've read "Delivered from Distraction" by long-time expert Edward Hallowell as well as the ADHD memoir by Robert Jergen, "The Little Monster." Both of these books I appreciated for their positive outlook, even in the face of extraordinarily discouraging problems as a result of ADHD. Further, it strikes me as essential that these authors don't try to deny ADHD as just inattentiveness that can be "cured" in 20 minutes (as one book I saw on Amazon did!) or a condition that doesn't require medication. Some children and adults with ADHD perhaps don't need meds, and in fact medication doesn't work for everyone; but it's important that people seeking credible information about ADHD get an objective sense of appropriate and helpful treatment options, rather than someone's anti-drug agenda.
In terms of Hurley and Eme's book, I respect how they've done more than anyone I've read so far in documenting the research that went into the observations and information they provide. They don't quibble about whether ADHD exists or not, just state that it does, and back that up with excellent sources.
I went to the library in search of more than self-help guides on ADHD -- I was interested in the cultural and social implications of the condition because it strikes me that so many more people have it than is currently estimated. "Spinning Out of Control" was the only book I found that even touches on the wider implications of ADHD -- and the authors have done a great job defining the condition in the myriad ways it manifests in those likely to commit criminal acts as well as in non-criminals. They've done terrific work in outlining, then describing either by further explication, anecdotes, quotes from ADHDers, case histories and, surprisingly, self-disclosure what it's like to have ADHD. And they're far more comprehensive and systematic about it even than the Hallowell book I mentioned above! What I most appreciate about "Spinning" is its straightforward, distilled and no nonsense approach.
Finally, "Spinning" doesn't sugarcoat ADHD and what often happens to those who have it and don't get treatment for it. While I appreciate the positivity of Hallowell and Jergens (who both have ADHD themselves), who both understand well that ADHD can often lead to depression and pathological behavior, I was glad to read Hurley and Eme's nuts-n-bolts book. ADHD can be quite destabilizing and lead to real trouble, and the only way we can deal with it effectively on that level is to view it without rose-colored glasses. While ADHD isn't necessarily more widespread among the underprivileged, certainly this segment of society hasn't got the means nor the inclination to address what turns out to be a problem of enormous proportions. Hurley and Eme seem to be in the vanguard of people willing to address the problem on a grand scale -- isn't it about time someone does, instead of continuing to debate the existence of ADHD or morality of using drugs to treat it?
No doubt further research will show the condition to be much more complicated and differentiated among individuals than it is currently understood to be. Remember, for instance, that studies on the brain -- while more sophisticated and informed than ever before -- still aren't as complete and comprehensive as we'd like. The same necessarily must be said about ADHD. In my view, that doesn't mean we ought to take a wait-n-see posture; rather, let's begin to put what information and understanding we have together, and try to do something about it. Kudos to Hurley and Eme for their attempt to do just that.
Comment on Book from Prison Inmate.......2005-04-21
I am currently an inmate at the Idaho Prison in Orofino, Idaho. My name is Richard Eugene Brewer. I was recently sent the book "ADHD and the Criminal Justice System". I was a Ritalin kid growing up, which was before many people really knew much about ADHD. I related so much to the information and descriptions contained in this book. It seemed like the book was almost written about me specifically. The restlessness, inability to sit still and not paying attention in school settings were my classic symptoms.
I feel this book should be a prerequisite for people who are involved in the criminal justice system as it applies to my everyday experiences in life. I feel that we with ADHD are often misunderstood and often times end up in situations that could possibly have been prevented. I sit in prison and watch the news now and see people on the outside having problems that I think could be related to undiagnosed or untreated ADHD and I wish I could let them know about this.
My opinion of this book is that I enjoyed it thoroughly. It was informative and knowledgeable and easy to read. I feel it could have a tremendous positive impact on the Criminal Justice System and how people like me are recognized and treated. I hope it is read on wide scale basis and helps others as much as it helped me.
Richard Brewer
I.C.I.-0. C-2-B-10
Hospital North Drive # 23
Orofino, ID 83544
A Useful Text on a Neglected Subject.......2005-02-26
As a psychiatric social worker for almost 20 years I have been aware of the tragedy of people stumbling into the criminal justice system who did not belong there. This book does not apologize for criminal behavior in any way, however, it illuminates the struggles of individuals with ADD which can often render their behavior incomprehensible to the professional. I particularly appreciated the lay-out of the book - I found it to be comprehensive, well-designed and well-researched. The writing style was personal and accessible without being sentimental. I also appreciated the many anecdotes which successfully illustrate the problems which ADD people face that are so often hard to describe. The problems of ADD can manifest in a vague way - but are nonetheless incredibly destructive to the individual. I think medical and mental health professionals (as well as those in the criminal justice field) will benefit greatly from this book!
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Collectibles Price Guide 2005 (Collectibles Price Guide)
