300 Years of Kitchen Collectibles

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Linda Campbell Franklin's long-awaited new edition cooks up three centuries of the most avidly collected domestic tools of the trade.

Collectors will find more than 7,000 antique items that dice, measure, filter, or whir in the kitchen arranged by function from preparation and cooking to housekeeping and gardening. Franklin also offers healthy servings of classic recipes, helpful hints, and fascinating tidbits from 18th, 19th, and 20th century trade catalogs and advertisements.

Features updated pricing, information on collecting, buying and selling on the Internet, and more than 1,600 photographs and illustrations, including a new 16-page color section.

• More than 7,000 listings and prices for collectible kitchen items

• More than 1,600 photographs and illustrations, including an all-new color section

• Author has established herself as THE expert in this collectibles field

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This book is missing pages........2007-01-23

Just received my second copy (replacement copy) of "300 Years of Kitchen Collectibles" and it also is missing pages 401-432 and has duplicate pages 433-464. That makes two books missing the same pages.
Otherwise the book has a lot of information.

most comprehensive book on kitchen collectibles.......2006-09-17

I bought this book about a year ago, I saw a lady using it at an auction bidding on kitchen items. The next day I ordered this book and it has been my guide ever since, with so many kitchen items out there, fakes and repros, it's good to have a helper to guide you thru a maze of online auctions and fleamarket finds.
The description are accurate, there are plenty of pictures, the index and glossaries are very well organized, it also gives marks, how the items have changed over the years, who made them, where when and how they were used. I love it.

A Packrat's Delight!.......2005-01-11

This is packrat Linda Campbell Franklin's fifth edition...for many good reasons!

What first seems like a hodgepodge of items to a beginner-collector or student, has a certain logic or shorthand to those in the know, and to those getting acquainted with kitchen collectibles, it's an eye opening education! All sorts of pointers, reproduction alerts and historical notes are placed throughout the book, to avoid being duped by many fakes.

Yes as one reviewer noted, there is scant information on items less than 75 years old, and that's just fine with me..these 890 pages are going to keep me interested and learning for quite a while! The little color section isn't terribly helpful...more smaller photos of items could have been placed in these expensive pages. Still for most of these mechanical items, color is not the key in identification. I'm just tickled to be able to recognize what a peculiar gadget is/was used for! So if someone realistically wants more black and white pictures/drawings, bring them on..and yes there could be sharper photos of some blurry items taken for better clarity in a future edition-it's not a problem for me!

She lists many references for those seeking more information, and addresses to contact specialized collectors or clubs. Well worth the price of admission, alone!

This is a delightful "must have" for the "kitchen curious" and beginning collectors!

I liked it so much I gave it away.......2002-06-06

Seldom is a reference book an entertaining read. Seldom is a good read easy to reference and find information quickly. This book does an excellent job of bridging both worlds. For the casual auction hound or dealer this book is invaluable.

I liked the book so much I was wondering what to give my mother for mother's day. She's one of those people who either has everything she needs or goes and gets what she needs when she wants it. The idea of giving her this book struck me as a good one. Reluctantly I gave her my copy. She clearly has enjoyed it, she allows me to look at it when I'm visiting. She hasn't been willing to loan to me though.

Not worth the price........2002-04-17

The 300 years of Kitchen Collectibles is sorely lacking in information about the last 75 years of kitchen collectibles. The majority of the book covers what I would call primitive kitchen items. The photos are grainy and lack detail. If you have a kitchen item that you need to identify..this book might prove useful.

Three Hundred Years of Kitchen Collectibles (300 Years of Kitchen Collectibles)

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Three Hundred Years of Kitchen Collectibles (300 Years of Kitchen Collectibles)
Linda C. Franklin
Manufacturer: Books Americana
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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300 Years of Kitchen Collectibles: A Price Guide for Collectors, with 60 Color Pictures and 400 Black and White Illustrations

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300 Years of Kitchen Collectibles: A Price Guide for Collectors, with 60 Color Pictures and 400 Black and White Illustrations
Linda Campbell Franklin
Manufacturer: Books Americana
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Binding: Paperback

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From an award-winning calligrapher and well-known arts educator and author: a generously illustrated text offering full coverage of the art of calligraphy from the left-handed writer's point of view, presenting every facet of the subject, from correct hand, pen and nib positions to composition and page layout.

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Left-Handed Calligraphy .......2007-03-22

Good book, with direct info; good length with short and sweet approach. Long enough for a good read.

Finally, Help for Left Handed Writers .......2005-09-05

I didn't buy this book to become an impressive calligrapher. I bought the book because I was seeking help in my penmanship with only a casual interest in calligraphy and, as a lefty, this book looked promising. I was not disappointed. A major strength of the book is that it doesn't patronize us lefties, and could easily be modified for right-handed writers. The author doesn't explain how to cope as a lefty, but presents the full topic as though all writers were left-handed. This focused approach makes the book invaluable to the left-handed writer who wants a meaningful book on calligraphy, and not just a supplement to a book for right-handed writers. The book also presents history of calligraphy and other supportive background information. Overall, a nice reference and the size, at 64 pages, is perfect for my needs. A person seeking professional status may need much much more, but this is a great introductory and basic text.

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Margaret Shepherd
Manufacturer: Simon & Schuster (Paper)
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In the world of modern medicine, a lot of us feel as if we're on our own when it comes to making decisions about our health. Sometimes the problems that arise are a slam-dunk--the symptoms are clear-cut, the treatment is standard, the results are immediate. But often we're faced with problems our doctor hasn't seen before, or that are more annoying than life-threatening, and we have to do our own research and draw our own conclusions.

Nancy Oster (a medical writer), Lucy Thomas (a medical librarian), and Dr. Darol Joseff (a physician) teach an adult-education course on finding health-related information on the Internet, and this book arose from their students' requests for more in-depth techniques and strategies to uncloak their own medical mysteries.

The authors recommend that the search for a medical solution begin and end with a doctor--someone who can offer a diagnosis, and then help you sort out the information you find on your own. What happens in between is in play. Nowadays it seems a foregone conclusion that you'll head to the Internet for information. "The Internet, however, has no central catalog and no review or oversight process to control the quality of information you'll find," the authors note. In other words, it's a short hop from legitimate medical information to "aspartame causes brain tumors," with no referee to tell you when you've hopped out of bounds.

Although the tips on searching the Internet and medical libraries are the highlights of Making Informed Medical Decisions, the authors also include vital information regarding your rights as a patient, interpreting health statistics, and seeking alternative therapies. Those who have been recently diagnosed with a chronic or life-altering medical condition would seem to be the most natural audience for this book, but many families will also want to keep it nearby--and then hope they never need to use it. --Lou Schuler

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It's no secret that millions of us are more involved in our own health care decisions--whether we want to be or not. We may be looking for the latest advance that might give us an edge in survival; looking for complementary treatments to help a chronic condition; investigating whether a treatment recommendation is good medicine or cost-cutting; studying to understand what the doctor told us in our allotted ten- minute visit; or trying to understand if a media story or pharmaceutical ad applies to our situation. However, we're starting our search without much context of what we're looking for or understanding of how we might make best use of the array of resources. Making Informed Medical Decisions illuminates the process. Its subject matter includes:

Tips for researching for someone else
Reading a journal article (and understanding what it says)
Making practical sense of statistics and risk
Understanding variations and advances in standard treatment options
Exploring complementary treatments
Locating a likely clinical trial
Making a powerful ally of your doctor

Authors Oster, Thomas, and Joseff offer the shared viewpoints of patient advocate, medical librarian, and medical doctor--each of whom is dedicated to teaching and empowering. Stories from dozens of patients and family members looking for their own answers are included.

Customer Reviews:

An essential companion for patients.......2001-03-05

In a time of personal crisis, when you or a loved one is stricken with a serious illness, it's daunting task, both emotionally and intellectually, to inform yourself fully. There's so much to learn, and it's often so scary and confusing. It's hard to know where to go, and what information to trust. The temptation is to simply place your faith blindly in your doctor's recommendation, and hope for the best. And yet, it's clear that the best medical decisions are fully informed and made in partnership with physicians.

This excellent guide is the perfect companion for patients and their families to learn how to negotiate the health care system, make the best choices, and get the best care possible. It's accessible, thorough and above all, intelligent. It makes the issues comprehensible to someone unfamiliar with the medical world, yet never condescends. It's exactly the kind of book I could have really used when I was diagnosed with cancer twelve years ago, and I'm so grateful it now exists. These are tools that everyone needs.

A necessary guide.......2001-03-02

At some point in time, all of us will have need for this book. We no longer can count on the overworked doctor to know everything about every disease and it is up to us to question, learn and become advocates for our health and health care. This book gives you the guidance necessary to become an informed advocate for your own health care. The book guides you through doctor's visits, how to get clarification of your condition and understand the impact of the particular disease you are dealing with. Numerous resources; experts, print and the web, are discussed, with the pros and cons of each presented and tips for evaluating their reliability.

The authors also present information concerning researching standard treatment options for health conditions as well as alternative treatments. Most importantly, I believe, they also encourage reaching out to others who have already been there, with information for locating people who have been through it.

The book is well organized, extremely clear and very easy to read. It is a fantastic source of information for anyone who finds they need to research health issues for themselves, friends or family members. I would highly recommend it for anyone to have as a medical reference.

Making Informed Medical Decisions: Where To Look And How To Use What You Find.(Review) (book review): An article from: Dermatology Nursing
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Making Informed Medical Decisions: Where To Look And How To Use What You Find.(Review) (book review): An article from: Dermatology Nursing
Janice Cuzzell
Manufacturer: Jannetti Publications, Inc.
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Release Date: 2005-06-01

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This digital document is an article from Dermatology Nursing, published by Jannetti Publications, Inc. on October 1, 2000. The length of the article is 388 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Making Informed Medical Decisions: Where To Look And How To Use What You Find.(Review) (book review)
Author: Janice Cuzzell
Publication: Dermatology Nursing (Refereed)
Date: October 1, 2000
Publisher: Jannetti Publications, Inc.
Volume: 12 Issue: 5 Page: 370

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