Book Description
What the Kovels don't know about antiques," says House Beautiful, "isn't worth knowing." American silver -- from Grandma's coin silver spoon to Art Deco tea sets -- is becoming increasingly popular, and the Kovels have stepped in with a guide to identifying American silver marks. Before collecting another piece of silver, collect
Kovels' American Silver Marks.
Almost everyone owns an old piece of silver. Few know the complete history of the piece.
Kovels' American Silver Marks is a simple-to-use guide to identifying marks and monograms that appear on silver. Collectors and dealers can quickly determine the maker of a piece of silver. The listings include working dates, location, mark (if known), and bibliographic references to more than 160 books and articles. Makers working from 1650 to the present are included. More than 10,000 silversmiths are listed in alphabetical order, with a cross-indexing system for monograms and pictorial marks,
Kovels' American Silver Marks, like
Kovels' New Dictionary of Marks -- Pottery & Porcelain, an equally scholarly and useful book, will become a standard in libraries and museums.
Customer Reviews:
This book was a dissappointment for me............2002-05-03
Unless already know the name of the maker, it's fairly difficult to look up a unknown, cryptic mark. I have to thumb through the whole book to find the mark I'm searching for. There is no cross reference section.
The book is organized and alphabetized by maker.
Unfortunately, there's very little information about the maker him/herself. Just circa and location. That's it. If I wanted to know more about a specific maker, I would have to refer to the bibliography section and buy another book.
I expected much more from Kovels.
An excelllent reference for the collector or dealer..........2001-02-22
This book is a must-have if you collect American silver. It's an exhaustive reference of marks and makers, with over 400 pages of information. Silver makers are listed both alphabetically as well as cross-referenced by monograms or marks. More than 10,000 silversmiths, from 1650 to the present are included, and the book makes it easy to identify a piece or its maker. There are shape guides (for things like spoons and coffeepots), as well as hand-drawn images of marks (no photos in this book). All in all this book is an extremely useful reference for the collector or dealing of American silver. Don't hesitate, buy it!
A "must have" for the collector of American Antique silver.......1998-10-04
While not the definitive reference that Jackson's book is on English silver, the Kovels do provide an extensive listing of American silversmiths and manufacturers. A person cannot be a serious collector of American antique silver without this book.
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Carving Crazy Critters
Gary Batte
Manufacturer: Fox Chapel Publishing Company
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ASIN: 1565231147 |
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Ten full-size, detailed patterns for animal figures are included in this beautifully illustrated guide to caricature carving. An informative discussion of materials acquaints both the novice and the seasoned carver with the specific tools and types of wood used for these carvings. Technical information about gouges, chisels, paintbrushes, and paints accompany instructions for roughing out, detail carving, painting, and finishing. Photographs of each of the 10 works-in-progress as well as the finished products help carvers see what they should be working toward. Caricatures include Sweet Pea, the sweet-smelling skunk; Buttercup, the Queen of Moo; and Flea Bitis, a scratching hound.
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Crazy Horse and Korczak: The story of an epic mountain carving
Robb DeWall
Manufacturer: Korczak's Heritage
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ASIN: B0006F6J5O |
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This digital document is an article from Wind Speaker, published by Aboriginal Multi-Media Society of Alberta (AMMSA) on June 1, 2003. The length of the article is 668 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: In the spirit of Crazy Horse, work continues. (All My Relations).(work continues on world's largest mountain carving )
Author: Jolene Davis
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Wind Speaker (Newsletter)
Date: June 1, 2003
Publisher: Aboriginal Multi-Media Society of Alberta (AMMSA)
Volume: 21
Issue: 3
Page: S4(2)
Distributed by Thomson Gale
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Focalguide to Movie Titling
Philip Jenkins
Manufacturer: Focal Pr
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ASIN: 0240510119 |
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- Missing the point
- A Great handbook!
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Ken's Guide to the Bible
Ken Smith
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ASIN: 0922233179 |
Customer Reviews:
Very well written and organized.......2007-07-30
An excellent synopsis of each book of the Bible as well as its overall history and authorship. Very readable and concise - highly recommended for anyone looking for an succinct overview of the Bible.
Missing the point.......2006-09-14
This is a good example of parody, and should be read by anybody who has a problem with stupid evangelical Christians. But I'm writing this mainly to point out the problem with these reviews. All of the bad reviews, and many of the good ones, don't understand: this book is not a response to the Bible, it is a response to many of those Born-agains who write about the Bible. To quote one review:
"Ken Smith has written, without a doubt, the most ill-informed, simplistic, overview of the Bible I have ever seen, and that's not blowing smoke. He seems to use 1990's American cultural standards and imposes them on Ancient Jewish society." Does that writer really not realize that Smith is satirizing those who make this mistake every day of their lives -- most often when speaking from the pulpit? Of course it is wrong to take words or phrases out of context, but that has been done over and over by the Religious Right. Think of the whole debate over abortion: sure, "Thou Shalt Not Kill" forbids killing people, but when you read the WHOLE Bible you need to ask whether a foetus is considered a person there. I don't mean to take sides, I just ask how many evangelists have even tried to look for this in the Bible? Similarly, the most-quoted arguments against homosexuality come from Leviticus; if you consider Leviticus authoritative, you also have to believe that those who shave will burn in Hell. (Again, this remark is not pro-gay, I'm just being anti-Leviticus.) And how many of those who claim to represent God also act as if the Bible were originally written in English? (to refer back to another "criticism" of Smith)
Please, this book is a parody of BAD BIBLE SCHOLARSHIP.
A Great handbook!.......2006-09-04
For a bible critic, thise is an excellent and terse compendium of all the awkward parts of the bible.
Highly recommended!
interesting and entertaining........2006-05-04
As others have said, this provides insights to weird and contradictory things in the Bible. However, as someone who still considers the Bible important, I found this as an even better tool to allow me to question, reason and debate, instead of getting all huffy and offended. This book provided opportunity to find appreciation in how some things were obviously written for their time, some have shifted through revision and interpretation and how the spirit of what we get from any text matters more than every jot and tittle.
Funny and quick.......2005-01-18
The book is very amusing, and reminds me of a list of Biblical contradictions I found on the Internet a while back. Contrary to what some of the negative reviews indicate, the author does make some respectful comments about Jesus' teachings. That being said, if you're not up for reading criticism of the Bible, then you should pass on this book.
Book Description
Looking for a way to turn your conflicts into opportunities to glorify God? Interpersonal strife is ever present in our homes, workplaces, communities, and even in our churches. But does conflict always have to end in ruptured relationships and painful wounds that in some cases never heal? Attorney Ken Sande, founder of Peacemaker Ministries, reminds us that the Bible outlines specific, clear-cut ways for Christians to work out disagreements and avoid lawsuits and to understand and practice forgiveness. Peacefakers, Peacebreakers, and Peacemakers offers rich, practical insights from God's Word and highly relevant case studies for anyone who wants more peaceable relations with family members, co-workers, neighbors, fellow church members, and others. This in-depth study guide is adapted from Sande's top-selling book, The Peacemaker now in its Third Edition and widely used in the Christian community. Peacefakers, Peacebreakers and Peacemakers Member Book (0-929292-95-2) is a six-unit course, with an optional section of six additional weeks, designed for individual study in the context of a large group. It also provides resources for weekly group sessions. Peacefakers, Peacebreakers, and Peacemakers Leader Guide (0-929292-94-4) provides helpful guidance, leadership suggestions and proposed activities for weekly group sessions. About the authors: Ken Sande is president of Peacemaker Minisiires (www.HisPeace.org) For more than 20 years he has taught biblical peacemaking, written numerous resources, and helped countless Christians resolve conflicts in their families, churches, and businesses. Kay Moore is a veteran church curriculum writer and former senior editor for LifeWay Resources.
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- A must have for the safe & effective use of tea tree oil.
- Chock full of ways to use tea tree oil for health and beauty
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The Tea Tree Oil Bible: Your Essential Guide for Health and Home Uses/Your First Aid Kit in a Bottle
Elvis Ali ,
George Grant ,
Selim, M.D. Nakla ,
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A must have for the safe & effective use of tea tree oil........1999-11-19
It's a user friendly book, that has help me save money. It is very well cross referenced in the main section and in the index. I was surprised to find out the hundreds of ways as well as health and other uses tea tree oil is good for. It helped my teenage daughter clear-up her acne. Discovered tea tree is great for disinfecting and cleaning uses. Best idea was how to use tea tree oil with my regular toothpaste to get rid of plaque. The dentists hygenist asked me if I'd recently had my teeth cleaned, sincew there was so little plaque. That tip alone, made the book worth it.
Chock full of ways to use tea tree oil for health and beauty.......1999-11-08
Explains well the many ways to use this incredible natural remedy. A frined follwoed the books instructions and it healed the fungal infection on his foot. As the book recommended, I told a girlfriend to massage some onto her scalp and add some to her shampoo, to get rid of her itching scalp and dandruff that she had unsuccessfully tried many dandruff shampoos on, it worked. I used it for my eczema, like the book said and finally have something safe and easy to use for my skin problem. tea tree and this book are staples I wwould not want to be without - they are great!
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Bible Study Guide
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A.D. Study of Church History: Student Guide
Ken Kuipers
Manufacturer: CRC Publications
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ASIN: 0930265408 |
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Game-plan II: A guide to gathering and leading small groups
Ken Green
Manufacturer: Here's Life
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ASIN: 0918956641 |
Book Description
Fifth in the ISG series on applied theology, this book makes available a wide range of thinking on this crucial subject, covering biblical teaching, a theology of creation, and an examination of eco-feminism, as well as a history of environmental thought. Central to the author's approach is the notion that theory must lead to action.
Book Description
A companion resource to Joe Gibbs's dynamic book, the Racing to Win Study Guide elaborates on the biblical foundation of the cornerstone principles for success found at the end of each chapter. Each of eight study sessions includes: - Race Preparation -- Identify and reflect upon a personal experience relating to the session's topics. - Starting Line -- Engage the author's concepts and related biblical passages. - Behind the Wheel -- Put the book's principles into practice. - Final Lap -- Discover a truth you can integrate into your life with confidence. A personal prayer addresses that truth.
Customer Reviews:
Gibbs on Success.......2006-12-22
First off this is not an autobiography but a book that talks about how Joe Gibbs succeeded in the face of adversity. After reading this you will really get to know the kind of person Joe Gibbs is. He talked very frankly about his failures as much as he did his successes. I never knew the kind of financial blunders he had made because it seems he was so successful in football and racing that not much was ever said about business adventures outside these two arenas.
Joe does talk a lot about his relationship with God in this book. It is very interesting that a number of other very successful people he did business with were also Christians. It is done with good taste and helps you to get to know his personal values.
In this book you will find how Joe Gibbs kept the faith so to speak and continued to work towards being a success even after great financial loss. One has to give him credit for not quiting. He lays down his game plan for life as he sees it which can be very helpful. There are 20 chapters laid out under 7 different topics. Those topics are: Success in your Career, Your Financial Success, Success in Building Your Team, Success in Personal Relationships, Success in Moral Choices and the Final Lap.
Overall I think it is a great book but I only gave it 3 stars because it just didn't keep my attention from one chapter to the next. There is a lot of great stuff in here and that is why I would recommend it to anyone to read.
I learned a thing or two........2004-07-07
As a racecar driver, I was drawn to the stories of building a successful race team. What I discovered was a well-structured text on the values necessary to be successful in any aspect of daily life, and a reminder of what is most important in life. This book certainly has religious tones, as Joe Gibbs thanks God for the opportunities and lessons given to him, but I believe these lessons are also valid in a secular context: Success in your career, finances, team building, personal relationships, moral choices, and health.
Joe Gibbs helps the reader to understand the principles presented with fascinating examples from his own life. This is a great read for anybody, regardless of whether you are church patron, a racecar driver, or a football player; but even more so if you are.
Not an autobiography, but his game plan for success.......2003-07-23
To reach the pinnacle of the ultra-competitive NFL (3 Super Bowl victories) is by itself a remarkable feat. To reach the pinnacle of the ultra-competitive NASCAR Winston Cup series (2 championships) is also remarkable.
To do both in the same career? That's unheard of, unless you are Joe Gibbs.
As a Pittsburgh Steelers fan, I was never followed the NFC too closely, but then when Tony Stewart joined Joe Gibbs Racing, I started looking at Joe Gibbs and his past accomplishments. What he has done in the sports world is truly remarkable.
"Racing to Win" is more about Joe's principles for life and success more than his life story per se, although he uses several incidents in his own life to illustrate his points (including a perilous brush with bankruptcy during his coaching career). Throughout it all, Gibbs doesn't really toot his own horn, describing himself as "just a P.E. major made good", but the fact his that success seems to stick to him like a magnet lends creedence to his principles.
Joe has outlined 6 fundamental prinicples that are necessary for a successful life that is also complete. Although one can have some success without all of them (and Joe presents his ex-boss, Jack Kent Cooke as an example), one will fall short of a full and complete life without all of them (career, finances, relationships, team-building, morality, health). These 6, applied with copious amounts of hard work, discipline and perseverence, are Gibbs's game plan of success.
As noted by other reviewers, Gibbs' Christianity has a prominent role in his book, but anyone remotely familiar with him should know that it has a prominent role in his life as well. To criticize him for nothing more than actually practicing that which he preaches is a bit unfair, IMO.
Joe's own track record of accomplishments speaks for itself. Together with Ken Abraham, he has written a book that is instructive without being preachy, entertaining (his anecdote about broadcasting with Mike Ditka will leave you laughing out loud), and will make you think about what he has to say. It is also not a overly long read, either.
If you want to study the "why" more than the "what" behind Joe Gibbs, I highly recommend this book.
God, Family, Career.......2003-06-21
Coach will help you get on the right track. No race car required. If you want help getting your life together, here it is! There are no big secrets, no get rich quick schemes. Truthfully many of us already have heard much of what Joe talks about. Unfortunately many of us weren't listening.
This book may be a little light on in-depth views of racing and football. In the balance however, it encourages personal growth, spiritual growth, relationship growth (with God,family,friends and business associates)and most importantly everlasting life and an understanding of the most important playbook ever written.
Thanks Joe!
Confusing Title.......2003-06-13
If you are looking for a book about religion and how one man's experience with God has affected him, then you might like this book. If you are looking for any real information about auto racing, you will almost certainly be disappointed.
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A Startrek to Eternity
Ken W Campbell
Manufacturer: Outskirts Press
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ASIN: 1432702882 |
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Secrets of the Bible Revealed!
Have you been puzzled by these seemingly impossible events from the Bible?
1. How could the universe and everything in it have been created in seven days when the evidence suggests it took millions, if not billions of years for it to form?
2. Is it really possible that Joshua could have stopped the sun and moon on command as related in the Old Testament? Wouldn't the entire solar system collapse if that were to happen?
3. Can Heaven actually exist and, if so, just where is it?
4. At death is it reasonable to believe the human spirit can be separated from our physical bodies and be transmitted to Heaven? If so, how is this accomplished?
5. The Bible predicts that our every thought and action will be revealed in Heaven. Is this possible using existing laws of physics?
6. Could Jesus have actually appeared and then disappeared seemingly by magic as described by the Apostle John?
7. Is it reasonable to believe that time will stand still in Heaven and life can be eternal?
The purpose of this book is to show how the events mentioned above may actually be possible using existing laws of science.
Customer Reviews:
Interesting Concept.......2007-09-01
What an interesting concept! The section on the Harry Potter invisibility cloak was particularly interesting.
Very Unique.......2007-09-01
A very unique way of looking at things. Tying in scientific theories with Biblical prophesies was particularly interesting.
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We Go to Church: A Child's Guide to the Mass
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Paulist Press
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This CD-ROM invites users to make a multi-media exploration of the Church and to learn more about the importance of church and our role as God's faithful people. Included is an exploration of the Mass, featuring colorful illustrations, narration, photos, music and videos, all describing the different parts of the Mass in a fun and entertaining way. This CD is usable for Windows 95 and later versions.
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