Book Description
Completely different from any other book of marks ever published, this dictionary provides the quickest way to identify American, English, and European porcelain. Once a piece is identified, research and experience (the color, texture, weight, and general "feel") tell the rest of the story.
The unique index of 5,000 marks, listed by prominent features and with a complete cross-reference, shows at a glancegeographical location of mark, factory or family name of manufacturer, type of ware, method of producing the mark on the object, color of the mark, and date when the mark was used.
The authors have included a foreword, bibliography, index of manufacturers, and a reliable guide to the often misunderstood marks of Delft, Sevres, and England 1842-1883.
Customer Reviews:
Excellent reference book........2007-03-09
Exactly what I was expecting. A bit difficult to understand at first, but once you understand the layout it really makes it easy to use for reference.
Kovels' Dictionary of Marks -- Pottery And Porcelain : 1650 to 1850 (Kovel's Dictionary of Marks).......2006-03-10
Overall it is helpful. I am really just getting into this, so it is great to have something I can refer to to get an idea of where the item I have comes from.
A very good resource for the collector.......2000-03-19
As with the Kovels other books, this reference is very exhaustive and complete. There are, perhaps, some mistakes, but given the volume of information here that is to be expected. I find I reach for this book first when I'm trying to identify a piece of this age group, and usually find what I'm looking for here. Easy to travel with, from antique shop to auction. A good buy.
Too many mistakes.......1999-11-22
Rather coplete book but-alas-full of mistakes in entries concerning German and Austrian porcelain.Take for example the Meissen porcelain:the authors put together in one large pile Meissen proper,Thieme factory,Fr.Hirsch,Helena Wolfsohn and other factories,though these are absolutely different things.The authors should make a bit of research before starting the project:What amazes me is that this is the 46th edition of the book and nobody ever corrected those mistakes.
An icon in this field. Excellent & portable quick reference........1998-10-16
Good research, accurate information, and voluminous (if not exhaustive) representation of marks. Brief yet succinct information identifying maker, circa date and geographical location are offered with marks. Don't expect a good read or scholarly discourse. Small and light; easy to take on the road.
Book Description
The fourth in the Companion Project series, this book opens
up a whole new world in machine embroidery with appliqu?
techniques. Author and appliqu? expert Mary Mulari shares
standard appliqu? techniques, as well as her personal techniques
not found anywhere else! Beginners, as well as more advanced
embroiderers, will benefit from Mulari?s advice and learn more
about the art of machine embroidery appliqu? with over 20
fabulous projects, included on a CD-ROM.
Over 100 color photographs accompany clear, step-by-step
instructions for creating gorgeous appliqu? designs using a
variety of techniques. The book showcases designs from other
resources to inspire creativity and demonstrate the possibilities
of the craft. Also featured are a chapter on using software for
editing and creating appliqu? designs, and a resources guide for
supplemental information on the craft, where to find
materials, and more.
Book Description
For gardeners, for landscape professionals, and for anyone who cares about preserving the natural world, NATIVE TREES, SHRIBS, AND VINES is the first national guide to using, growing, and propagating North American woody plants. Written in lively, informative language and illustrated with more than two hundred photographs, William Cullina's book is a comprehensive reference to almost one thousand native woody plants. An invaluable guide for naturalists, restorationists, nursery owners, landscape architects, and designers as well as gardeners, it points out that ecological gardening offers specific benefits to the individual as well as the environment. Even more than wildflowers, native trees, shrubs, and vines are essential to providing the food and shelter that attract birds and insects to the garden. And plants that are native to an area are far easier to grow and maintain than ordinary cultivated garden plants. The author's acclaimed companion volume on wildflowers, GROWING AND PROPAGATING WILDFLOWERS, was called "an inspired effort, beautifully written and loaded with useful information" by Robert G. Breunig, director of the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center. Along with that volume, NATIVE TREES, SHRUBS, AND VINES provides a definitive reference to the native plants of the temperate North American continent. And because Cullina writes from personal experience with the plants in his books, he offers information that is considerably more helpful (and more interesting) than the facts one finds in most plant references.
Customer Reviews:
Excellent - it's a great read and a reference........2007-06-17
William Cullina has struck a great balance in this book. Every time I pick it up I'm amazed at how it is both an informative reference and a very enjoyable read.
Bill (can I call him that?) understands there are just as many amateur gardeners as there horticulturalist. In this book, he struck a balance with both audiences. For instance, I'm not a big fan of Latin plant names: I prefer to know the background of a plant, what it needs to thrive, its purpose, etc... When I look up a plant in this book, I get so much more. This makes the informative process extremely enjoyable as well as educational. Bill also gives phonetic spelling of the plants. It helps when you go to the nursery you'll feel less intimated by those who seem to speak Latin.
For instance, I just bought 5 Artemisia plants to go with purple coneflower, Salvia, Russian Sage, etc... Looking Artemisia up in Native Trees Shrubs and Vines, I found out it is actually sagebrush (tumbleweed) from the wild west as well as the extreme hardiness of the plant, its background, how to cultivate it, use it, etc... The style of the writing made the process extraordinarily enjoyable.
PS: I've been meaning to write a review of this book for 2 years now. When I read about Artemisia a few minutes ago, it compelled me to leave the garden to write this review. I can't say enough about this book other then it's one of my top 3 favorites on gardening. I actually took 10 minutes out of a beautiful Sunday morning to write this review. Now, it's back to the garden & Bill's book for me :-)
A Must Have.......2006-02-25
William Cullina, of the New England Wild Flower society, is a highly regarded expert in Native plants. This book is the woody counterpart to his Wildflower book. Included are tips on using, growing and propagating these native wonders in North America. The photography and information provided are a source like none other. This is a must have for anyone interested in restoring the ecology of the landscape through the use of natives - beginners and experts alike - an excellent reference.
Good writing with mediocre illustrations.......2002-09-21
This book is a valuable guide to native woody plants. The habits, landscape value, propagation and culture of most( a few are missing) of the important plants are described in a very readable manner. Cullina clearly draws from a deep well, I had the impression that he had much more that he could have included, but what is here is great.
There are a couple of criticisms. The photos are relativly sparse compared to the recent books by Dirr or Darke and are not at all well-reproduced. One picture per genus just ain't enough when there is such wonderful variation within genera. Also, the pronunciation guide for Latin plant names is occasionally bizarre...since when does "Aesculus" have four syllables? (But maybe he is right I couldn't find any native Latin speakers to ask) Finally, the book has a clear East coast bias. Although there are many Western US plants that are mentioned, I suspect that many are missing.
Buy this book for the prose.
Finally-woody natives described by an expert.......2002-08-06
Even though a hard cover reference book isn't usual bedtime reading for me-I couldn't put this down. Each plant is described so personally yet so expertly. Gardening with woody plants is a commitment, and this book provided the insight and knowledge I needed to make choices confidently. The language of the book is wonderful-it is as if the author is chatting with his latest native plant buddy-you. The lists and organization of information is very helpful.
The Long Awaited Sequel to "Wildflowers...".......2002-06-16
...was well worth the wait. Cullina's beautiful prose is complemented by the luminous photography. An essential addition to the gardener's, the conservationist's and the nature lover's library.
Customer Reviews:
Probably the best book on Ohio trees still.......2006-12-10
This is an amazing wealth of information crammed into a small book, and speaks to the deep knowledge Braun had of Ohio plants and trees. While this is not a 6th grade tree book, with some basic studying of plant systemics it will be much more useful to the average user.
I used this for extensive tree ID and forest monitoring for several years and have nearly worn the lettering of the cover it got so much use. While it's not quite a fit in your back pocket hiking book, it is a definite must for any serious outdoor/forest lover in Ohio and the Appalachians.
Not intended for a novice.......2005-11-19
I was disappointed in the quality of this book compared to other books on the market.
The book is not in color and the layout is very difficult to use. The drawings don't contain the common names of the plants. It is not intended for a novice. If you are not a tree expert, and want to identify tress, I would recommend these tree books instead. "Garden Trees" by Richard Rosenfeld, "Trees of North America" by Roger Phillips, and the Smithsonian Handbook "Trees" by Allen J. Coombes.
An essential reference.......1999-12-07
This book is an essential reference for anyone from Ohio or nearby states with interests in botany, horticulture, or ecology. The descriptions of the plant species and the line drawings are exceptionally clear. The range maps by county are also very useful. As a nurseryman and native plant enthusiast I would suggest this book to anyone with interest in the topic.
Book Description
An invaluable A-Z Directory of Ornamental Plants looks at the pruning requirements of wide range of species on a plant by plant basis.
Book Description
The Garden Trellis is an exquisitely illustrated, yet very practical garden gift book. Within its covers, gardeners will be inspired to incorporate small trellises in their gardens and will learn how to build nine simple but elegant designs. A section of thirty fully-illustrated plant profiles will help them choose vines--honeysuckle or roses, porcelain berries or moon flowers--that are appropriate for their gardens and for particular trellis designs.
Written and illustrated by Ferris Cook, The Garden Trellis is suffused with personal experience as well as horticultural detail and lore. Cook--editor of Garden Dreams (1991) and Invitation to the Garden (1992)--draws upon her own gardening observations to explain how she first approached trellises and vines and what she has learned about them. Filled with anecdotes, this charming book also contains an abundance of practical information. Clear and concise instructions for building the trellises, and a list of materials needed, make The Garden Trellis tremendously useful. It will convince gardeners that trellises can be easy to build and that they can transform their gardens with simple vertical accents. A list of sources for ready-made trellises, plants, and seeds will help even the novice trellis gardener get started.
Customer Reviews:
WORTHLESS.......2005-04-29
I PURCHASED THIS BOOK LOOKING FOR TRELLIS DESIGNS. WAS GREATLY DISAPPOINTED NOT ONLY IN THE QUANTITY BUT ALSO IN THE QUALITY. SAVE YOUR MONEY.
Building a Garden Trellis.......2000-06-21
This is a very nice book with excellent illustrations and descriptions of different climbing vines that can be used on a trellis. It also includes pictures of nine trellises that you can build yourself, with the dimensions for each one. A background in woodworking is helpful. The instructions tell you what materials, tools, and supplies are needed, but does not go into detail about the actual construction. Since I have never done woodworking before, I had to get help from friends. I also referred to the Readers Digest "New Complete Do-It-Yourself Manual". I was really pleased at how nice my first trellis turned out. I am getting ready to build another one. The hard part is choosing which trellis pattern I want to use next.
a decent book on building trelises.......2000-06-06
This book provides some measured drawings and information about what types of plants work with trelises. The plant information is good and the drawings are decent, however, they do leave some important measurements out. I have built two trelises for family and friends and they LOVED them. If you can get by with just the basics then this book is useful.
Average customer rating:
- Not for the botanically illiterate
- An important work, but not best for beginners.
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Native Shrubs and Woody Vines of the Southeast: Landscaping Uses and Identification
Leonard E. Foote , and
Samuel B. Jones Jr.
Manufacturer: Timber Press, Incorporated
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ASIN: 0881924164 |
Customer Reviews:
Not for the botanically illiterate.......2002-02-02
I bought this hoping that I would be able to easily identify the native shrubs and vines on my property, but it is not very helpful. It is very difficult to use for someone not trained in botany. I should know, as my training is in aquatic biology and zoology. Even with my biology background, I have not found it very useful so the identification part of the title is very misleading. Also, there appears to be no rhyme or reason as to how the plants are categorized. I was hoping this would be more like Taylor's guides to trees, shrubs, etc. with pictures that then refer to a description, but it wasn't.
An important work, but not best for beginners........2001-07-25
I bought this book because I adore "Gardening with Native Wildflowers" by the same authors. I was a little disappointed because this one is not as reader friendly for beginners such as myself. It does fill an important niche by identifying all native shrubs and woody vines of the southeast, as the title implies, and for this I imagine it would be a must for anyone compiling a serious library and/or study on the subject of native plants. The book is chock full of color photographs, each of which is labeled by the scientific name of the plant. However, I would have liked to see the common name there also (there is a common name index). A beginner who does not need to know about or identify a wide variety of shrubs and vines might be better off starting with a general guide to natural gardening that includes a variety of plant types.
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Pruning Trees, Shrubs & Climbers
Richard Bird
Manufacturer: Southwater
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ASIN: 1844762955 |
Book Description
A gardener's guide to cutting, trimming and training ornamental trees, shrubs, topiary, hedges, climbers and roses, with over 550 photographs and illustrations and practical, easy-to-follow advice.
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Broad-Leaved Evergreens: Trees, Shrubs & Climbers
Stephen Haw
Manufacturer: Guild of Master Craftsman
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ASIN: 1861081723 |
Book Description
Dripping with berries, festooned with flowers, and bedecked with leaves: broad-leaved evergreens keep gardens vibrant year-round. Perfect for hedging and screening, and often low-maintenance, their graceful structure enhances any landscape. A renowned botanist, horticulturist, and photographer shows you how to grow and take maximum advantage of these species. A range of plants appear by foliage, flower color, season of flowering, and other categories, and an extensive directory details these hardy trees with more than 130 of the author's photographs.
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Beautiful Shrubs and Great Climbers: For Drama, Scent and Seasonal Interest
Richard Bird
Manufacturer: Southwater Publishing
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This is the perfect practical reference book, whether you wish to introduce new shrubs into the garden or grow a beautiful climber against a wall or over an arch.
Product Description
Trees, shrubs, herbs, and climbers of Myanmar.
Product Description
Whether you are expecting your first child or have been involved with children for years, Building Babies Better promises to add a fresh dimension to your understanding of child development.
Customer Reviews:
This author understands how early infancy affects preschool success.......2007-09-14
I recommend this book for all new moms as well as anyone caring for infants. I have been a pediatric therapist for 30 years. Many babies who do not get adequate floor play with tummy time and belly crawling do not develop adequate tummy and back muscle strength. It can affect everything including learning ability, speech, and behavior. The techniques in the book are so logical and easy to follow. The title is perfect.
short, easy read PACKED with great info.......2007-08-08
This book contains a lot of insight about infant development and easy to apply techiques for parents. A must read for those working in early intervention settings and new parents!
a little extreme.......2007-07-29
This book is a good example of a little too much knowledge causing extreme ideas. The author of this book is a physical therapist, and her extensive knowledge has clearly caused her to have some extreme ideas about child development. Her idea that babies should be held by a parent or loving caregiver, carried in a sling, or lying on their backs at all times until they are able to sit or move about on their own is overly idealistic. She also claims that using bouncy seats, booster seats, swings, or activity centers can cause developmental damage or delays for a baby. I wonder how much time she has spent with a 4-6 month old baby. My 5 month old daughter wants to practice sitting with help either from helping hands, a bumbo seat, or any other kind of help and would have a fit if she were not permitted to do so.
This book does offer some good ideas for enhancing playtime and what to expect at different developmental levels as far as play and motor development and for that, it was worth the money. Just take the rest of the ideas with a grain of salt.
An ideal shower gift; every new parent needs this book!!!.......2007-03-30
I give this book to everyone I know who is going to have a baby. It is easy to read and follow, and explains why you don't need all of the baby toys designed to entertain your 1-18 month old child. Besides using the ideas and techniques with my typically developing son, I also share it with the families whom I work with as a pediatric Occupational Therapist for special needs children. When infants are provided with the right environment and stimulated with the right activities, they develop the body awareness and sensory-motor skills foundation needed for learning throughout their lives. This book is key to our ability to get control of the growing numbers of children with learning disabilities, attention difficulties, and developmental delays. Our state (Idaho) is even bringing the author out to speak to the Department of Health and Welfare Infant-Toddler Program!
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Kovels' New Dictionary of Marks: Pottery and Porcelain 1850 to Present (Kovel's Dictionary of Marks)
Pictorial Guide to Pottery & Porcelain Marks
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