Cutting Lisa
Average customer rating: 3 out of 5 stars
  • A Slight Work
Cutting Lisa
Percival L. Everett
Manufacturer: Ticknor & Fields
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Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 0899194125

Customer Reviews:

3 out of 5 stars A Slight Work.......2005-08-27

Having thoroughly enjoyed Everett's novel "God's Country," I was eager to read more of his work. However, "Cutting Lisa" was a considerable disappointment. The premise itself is interesting - a retired doctor is disturbed by his son's troubled marriage at the same time that he is rediscovering his own capacity for life - but Everett's style here is frustratingly clumsy. This is the work of a promising but unpolished student, one who would go on to find far more interesting things to say and a much stronger voice with which to say them.
Cutting Lisa
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    Cutting Lisa
    Percival Everett
    Manufacturer: LA STATE UNIV+PRESS
    ProductGroup: Book
    Binding: Paperback
    ASIN: B000SH8DF4
    Cuttings from the Garden of Little Fears
    Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    • Brilliant new voice
    • Gardening for the Soul
    • Gardening for the Soul
    • A Brilliant Privacy of Mind
    Cuttings from the Garden of Little Fears
    Lisa Bourbeau
    Manufacturer: First Intensity Pr
    ProductGroup: Book
    Binding: Paperback

    GeneralGeneral | Poetry | Literature & Fiction | Subjects | Books
    ASIN: 188996008X

    Customer Reviews:

    5 out of 5 stars Brilliant new voice.......2003-06-30

    Ms. Bourbeau's first book is stunning in its use of language and syntax, and profound in the deep understandings that ordinarily escape our language. Finding perfect words to convey the unsayable, she captures profoundest reality again and again.
    This is a poetic voice like none other, thorougly original, totally imbued with love for the world and its people, and the word.

    5 out of 5 stars Gardening for the Soul.......2003-06-19

    When the poem worms its way through her perception and finally onto paper, it will be a poem revealing its subject and soul in a way unlike any other poet writing. Lisa Bourbeau's firm and dogged pursuit of looking from multiple perspectives, of allowing those perspectivess their individual (and multiple) voices to come forward, creates a republic of voices in this unique poetry. Bourbeau becomes the poem's chameleon, shape-shifting and mutating her skills as the poem requires. This comes about, perhaps, because of Bourbeau's own doubt. She is hardly alone in such doubt, but she is unusual in her ability to manipulate this feeling into a tool that lets her take risks and achieve ever-stronger strategies of language. Once a poem has been put aside, irrespective of whether she senses it a success or a failure, no single poem is considered the ultimate in voice or form. For Bourbeau, it is the next poem?when it comes?that will provide the key to unlock what a poem is, or ought to be. This constant seeking, this pursuit of the "final" poem as an artifact, as a process, as an experience, is what keeps the poetry of Bourbeau fresh and interesting. She does not rely on past strategies for new ones, she accesses the needs of each poem for the sake of that poem. Her refusal at compromising the integrity of a poem as it wells up inside the conscious mind is her hallmark.

    5 out of 5 stars Gardening for the Soul.......2003-06-19

    When the poem worms its way through her perception and finally onto paper, it will be a poem revealing its subject and soul in a way unlike any other poet writing. Lisa Bourbeau's firm and dogged pursuit of looking from multiple perspectives, of allowing those perspectivess their individual (and multiple) voices to come forward, creates a republic of voices in this unique poetry. Bourbeau becomes the poem's chameleon, shape-shifting and mutating her skills as the poem requires. This comes about, perhaps, because of Bourbeau's own doubt. She is hardly alone in such doubt, but she is unusual in her ability to manipulate this feeling into a tool that lets her take risks and achieve ever-stronger strategies of language. Once a poem has been put aside, irrespective of whether she senses it a success or a failure, no single poem is considered the ultimate in voice or form. For Bourbeau, it is the next poem?when it comes?that will provide the key to unlock what a poem is, or ought to be. This constant seeking, this pursuit of the "final" poem as an artifact, as a process, as an experience, is what keeps the poetry of Bourbeau fresh and interesting. She does not rely on past strategies for new ones, she accesses the needs of each poem for the sake of that poem. Her refusal at compromising the integrity of a poem as it wells up inside the conscious mind is her hallmark.

    5 out of 5 stars A Brilliant Privacy of Mind.......2003-06-12

    In these visions, we see our small and daily "fears" as we have seldom seen them, turning each over as if it were a stone in a well-tended garden to reveal what may be living under it in the damp earth. These poems have an uncanny ability to surprise with each turning, not merely in Bourbeau's skillful turning of the line but also in her deep observation. There is a tenderness of heart in these poems that has the ability to break narrative as well as extend it. Boubeau's storytelling is sometimes evasive, sometimes confessional, but it is always sensuous and ennobling. Every poem is a test of composure, a voice for difficult subjects and times.
    Looking Like What You Are: Sexual Style, Race, and Lesbian Identity (Cutting Edge: Lesbian Life & Literature)
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      Looking Like What You Are: Sexual Style, Race, and Lesbian Identity (Cutting Edge: Lesbian Life & Literature)
      Lisa Walker
      Manufacturer: NYU Press
      ProductGroup: Book
      Binding: Hardcover

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      ASIN: 0814793711
      Release Date: 2001-04-01

      Book Description

      Looks can be deceiving, and in a society where one's status and access to opportunity are largely attendant on physical appearance, the issue of how difference is constructed and interpreted, embraced or effaced, is of tremendous import.

      Lisa Walker examines this issue with a focus on the questions of what it means to look like a lesbian, and what it means to be a lesbian but not to look like one. She analyzes the historical production of the lesbian body as marked, and studies how lesbians have used the frequent analogy between racial difference and sexual orientation to craft, emphasize, or deny physical difference. In particular, she explores the implications of a predominantly visible model of sexual identity for the feminine lesbian, who is both marked and unmarked, desired and disavowed.

      Walker's textual analysis cuts across a variety of genres, including modernist fiction such as The Well of Loneliness and Wide Sargasso Sea, pulp fiction of the Harlem Renaissance, the 1950s and the 1960s, post-modern literature as Michelle Cliff's Abeng, and queer theory.

      In the book's final chapter, "How to Recognize a Lesbian," Walker argues that strategies of visibility are at times deconstructed, at times reinscribed within contemporary lesbian-feminist theory.
      The Four Most Common Haircuts That Anyone Can Master
      Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
      • Great resource
      The Four Most Common Haircuts That Anyone Can Master

      Manufacturer: L&J Publishing and Graphics
      ProductGroup: Book
      Binding: Paperback

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      ASIN: 0977006808

      Product Description

      "The Four Most Common Haircuts That Anyone Can Master", will guide you through 4 basic haircuts. You will learn how to cut : "the bangs", an "all the same length haircut", "short layers", and "cutting with clippers". Inside, the detailed diagrams, side by side text, and lay flat binding will allow you to confidently master all 4 haircuts with ease.

      Customer Reviews:

      5 out of 5 stars Great resource.......2007-09-26

      Lisa has truly written a great book, with concise instructions and great photos. I also love the comb binding because it lays flat.
      Guidelines seen cutting telecommuting risks.(Risk Management Review): An article from: National Underwriter Property & Casualty-Risk & Benefits Management
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        Guidelines seen cutting telecommuting risks.(Risk Management Review): An article from: National Underwriter Property & Casualty-Risk & Benefits Management
        Lisa S. Howard
        Manufacturer: The National Underwriter Company
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        Binding: Digital

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        ASIN: B000985WB0
        Release Date: 2005-07-28

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        This digital document is an article from National Underwriter Property & Casualty-Risk & Benefits Management, published by The National Underwriter Company on April 27, 1998. The length of the article is 1031 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: Guidelines seen cutting telecommuting risks.(Risk Management Review)
        Author: Lisa S. Howard
        Publication: National Underwriter Property & Casualty-Risk & Benefits Management (Magazine/Journal)
        Date: April 27, 1998
        Publisher: The National Underwriter Company
        Volume: v102 Issue: n17 Page: p60(2)

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        Lighten up: turning old stencils into art.(Industry News)(artists Theron Colucci): An article from: Circuits Assembly
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          Lisa Hamburg
          Manufacturer: UP Media Group, Inc.
          ProductGroup: Book
          Binding: Digital
          ASIN: B0008E37P8
          Release Date: 2005-06-01

          Book Description

          This digital document is an article from Circuits Assembly, published by UP Media Group, Inc. on February 1, 2003. The length of the article is 369 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.

          Citation Details
          Title: Lighten up: turning old stencils into art.(Industry News)(artists Theron Colucci)
          Author: Lisa Hamburg
          Publication: Circuits Assembly (Magazine/Journal)
          Date: February 1, 2003
          Publisher: UP Media Group, Inc.
          Volume: 14 Issue: 2 Page: 12(1)

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          N.Y. to fine officials for illegal rates.: An article from: National Underwriter Property & Casualty-Risk & Benefits Management
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            N.Y. to fine officials for illegal rates.: An article from: National Underwriter Property & Casualty-Risk & Benefits Management
            Lisa S. Howard
            Manufacturer: The National Underwriter Company
            ProductGroup: Book
            Binding: Digital
            ASIN: B0008SE154
            Release Date: 2005-07-28

            Book Description

            This digital document is an article from National Underwriter Property & Casualty-Risk & Benefits Management, published by The National Underwriter Company on February 27, 1989. The length of the article is 984 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.

            Citation Details
            Title: N.Y. to fine officials for illegal rates.
            Author: Lisa S. Howard
            Publication: National Underwriter Property & Casualty-Risk & Benefits Management (Magazine/Journal)
            Date: February 27, 1989
            Publisher: The National Underwriter Company
            Issue: n9 Page: p1(2)

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            On the cutting edge of kitchen cabinetry. (Studio Becker Kitchens): An article from: Hawaii Business
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              On the cutting edge of kitchen cabinetry. (Studio Becker Kitchens): An article from: Hawaii Business
              Lisa Ishikawa
              Manufacturer: Hawaii Business Publishing Co.
              ProductGroup: Book
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              ASIN: B0008YWEXO
              Release Date: 2005-07-28

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              This digital document is an article from Hawaii Business, published by Hawaii Business Publishing Co. on February 1, 1992. The length of the article is 885 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.

              Citation Details
              Title: On the cutting edge of kitchen cabinetry. (Studio Becker Kitchens)
              Author: Lisa Ishikawa
              Publication: Hawaii Business (Magazine/Journal)
              Date: February 1, 1992
              Publisher: Hawaii Business Publishing Co.
              Volume: v37 Issue: n8 Page: p15(2)

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              S.D's on cutting edge of telecom revolution. (San Diego, California's telecommunications industry) (Special Report: Telecommunications): An article from: San Diego Business Journal
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                S.D's on cutting edge of telecom revolution. (San Diego, California's telecommunications industry) (Special Report: Telecommunications): An article from: San Diego Business Journal
                Mrshall. Lisa
                Manufacturer: CBJ, L.P.
                ProductGroup: Book
                Binding: Digital

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                ASIN: B00092TG1I
                Release Date: 2005-07-28

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                This digital document is an article from San Diego Business Journal, published by CBJ, L.P. on October 18, 1993. The length of the article is 954 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.

                Citation Details
                Title: S.D's on cutting edge of telecom revolution. (San Diego, California's telecommunications industry) (Special Report: Telecommunications)
                Author: Mrshall. Lisa
                Publication: San Diego Business Journal (Magazine/Journal)
                Date: October 18, 1993
                Publisher: CBJ, L.P.
                Volume: v14 Issue: n42 Page: p21(1)

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                Technobabel (Shadowrun)
                Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
                • Awesome story, but requires previous Shadowrun exposure.
                • Rise of the Tecnoshaman
                • One of the more interesting SR novels
                • The awakening of the first 'Techno-shaman'.
                • Renraku just messed with the wrong technoshamen!
                Technobabel (Shadowrun)
                Fanpro
                Manufacturer: FanPro
                ProductGroup: Book
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                ASIN: 0451457110

                Book Description

                Renraku Computer Systems sends an agent to infiltrate the otaku, a race of techoshamans, and learn their secrets in order to gain advantage in a corporate war. But once the agent is initiaged into an otherworld of technomancy and megacorporate intrigue, he rebels against his employers in an attempt to stop the approaching war!

                Customer Reviews:

                5 out of 5 stars Awesome story, but requires previous Shadowrun exposure........2004-04-22

                Technobabel may not make a lot of sense to readers that are new or completely unfamiliar to the Shadowrun novels or the RPG.
                It's a shame too, because this is an exciting novel full of the usual corporate double-crosses, "Who's really pulling the strings?" paranoia, with some inner struggles between free-will and fate/destiny thrown in for good measure. It's sort of like "The Usual Suspects" meets "The Lawnmower Man" and "The Matrix".
                To properly appreciate Technobabel, I suggest first reading some other Shadowrun novels about elite runners like: Fade To Black, Wolf and Raven, or Preying For Keeps. Reading the Dragon Heart Saga is probably a good idea also before picking up Technobabel.

                In addition to being one of the best of the SR novels, Technobabel is a good resource for experienced Shadowrunners in running one of the RPG's highest level of threat-rating adventures. This next section reviews that aspect of the book for gamemasters/players of Shadowrun RPG:

                Technobabel gives some insight about the otaku tribes culture, reveals the origins of the enigmatic and powerful NPC, Ronin, and gives some details about the motivations of the Matrix group Overwatch. All of this is accomplished while giving a detailed account the events during the Renraku Arcology Shutdown, and the subsequent aftermath. This book changes the Shadowrun RPG landscape on as many levels as did Dunkelzahn's Assassination, the collapse of Fuichi Corp., and the Year of the Comet sourcebook.
                It is required reading for any gamemaster planning on running the highly-lethal 3rd Edition adventure "Brainscan". You'll want to keep it off-limits to your players until after you run the adventure, as it spoils many of the arc's plot twists. FASA designed "Brainscan" so you pretty much need to also purchase the 2nd edition adventure "Renraku Arcology: Shutdown", and Technobabel to properly use it. Be aware that the Nanotechnology section of the "Man & Machine" sourcebook is set after the events in "Brainscan", so you might wish to suppress that chapter prior to running the adventure.

                5 out of 5 stars Rise of the Tecnoshaman.......2003-07-18

                Another book that I picked up after reading through the Matrix 2.0 sourcebook (The other being Psychotrope). The story revolves around a young man newly inducted into the Otaku ranks. While significantly older than most Otaku, Babel's powers have not waned. Though not directly mentioned by name in this book, the AI Deus is present and is responsible for Babel's transformation.

                5 out of 5 stars One of the more interesting SR novels.......1999-09-01

                Not only do you get insight into the Otaku, but backround on the reciently concluded Corporate War (ya, like it's over. . .), and apperances by a fair number of the "movers and shakers" of the SR universe.

                This book also repairs some of the flaws of Black Madonna. Oh, and that. . .personage. . .from B.M. should definately have known better than to mess with Lofwyr's corporate computer system (I guess ancient elves never learned to Never Deal with a Dragon).

                4 out of 5 stars The awakening of the first 'Techno-shaman'........1998-10-06

                Boston 2059, a new type of shaman awakens with no memory in a back alley, paralyzed and being 'collected' by freelance body part bootleggers. After barely escaping, 'Babel' is snatched again and again by 'friends' who want to use him and his newly awakened abilities. Because Babel is not an ordinary mage. He is one of the first Techno-shaman. His is not the power to call or control the spirits of the elements, but the 'spirits' within the Matrix. And with an almost magical control of anything within the Matrix, is the potential control, or destruction, of any or all of the Megacorps now in control of the world..

                Another cool Shadowrun entry.

                4 out of 5 stars Renraku just messed with the wrong technoshamen!.......1998-06-23

                Enter the world of the Otaku! Meet Bable, a fast rising member in the Otaku community who awakens one day with total amnesia! The book is the story of Bable finding his past, told in first person POV, that keeps you on the edge of your seat the whole time! Stephen Kenson has created another gem in the Shadowrun world! A must have for any fan of Decking or the Matrix.
                Shadowrun. Technobabel.
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                  Stephen Kenson
                  Manufacturer: Heyne
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                  ASIN: 3453156595

                  Jungle of Cities and Other Plays: Includes: Drums in the Night; Roundheads and Peakheads (Brecht, Bertolt)
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                    Bertolt Brecht
                    Manufacturer: Grove Press
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                    Cavaliers and Roundheads: The English Civil War, 1642-1649
                    Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
                    • A Good Introduction, But A Bit Hard to Follow
                    • A master storyteller....
                    Cavaliers and Roundheads: The English Civil War, 1642-1649
                    Christopher Hibbert
                    Manufacturer: Scribner
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                    Customer Reviews:

                    3 out of 5 stars A Good Introduction, But A Bit Hard to Follow.......2002-09-14

                    "Cavaliers and Roundheads" is the story of the English Civil War of 1642-49 between King Charles I and Parliament which lead to the beheading of Charles on January 30, 1649 and the installation of Oliver Cromwell as Lord Protector.

                    The book is well written and tends to present the story chronologically. The alignment of forces and shifting military advantages are explained. The ultimate arrest and trial of the King, followed by his execution, bring the war to its conclusion. The ascendency of Cromwell was brief and his reputation swiftly tarnished until his rehabilitation in the 19th century. The restoration of King Charles II lead to the veneration of Charles I as a martyr King.

                    The book is, largely, limited to a factual reporting of the events of the war. The explanation of the causes and results of the war are brief. There is little treatment of any underlying social causes or effects of the dispute between King and Parliament.

                    My rating of this work is fairly low because of the difficulty I had in following all the Dukes and Lords involved in the story. Perhaps a reader with a greater familiarity with this era of English history would find this work to be more interesting. I would rate it as a fair introduction to this period of history. It would probably better serve a reader a more prepared for an in depth study of the era.

                    5 out of 5 stars A master storyteller...........2001-07-07

                    A master storyteller for a wonderful story! Christopher Hibbert is perhaps the most renowned British historian in this day and age, and this book is no exception to his mastery. The storyline of the English civil war lets the reader view both sides subjectively...sometimes becoming disgusted or enamored with both. This is an A+ book, and a great amount of fun to read.
                    Roundheads and Cavaliers (How It Was)
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                      Stewart Ross
                      Manufacturer: B T Batsford Ltd
                      ProductGroup: Book
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                      Roundhead to royalist: A biography of Colonel John Birch, 1615-1691
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                        E Heath-Agnew
                        Manufacturer: Express Logic
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                        Binding: Unknown Binding

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                        Anne of Summer Ho (G K Hall Nightingale Series Edition)
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                          Clare Rossiter
                          Manufacturer: G K Hall & Co
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                          RomanceLarge Print EditionThe charm of roguish aristocrat Harry Summer and his spell over sweet young Anne, a merchants daughter whom he makes his wife, mark the beginning of this 17th-century romance. As Anne matures, she and her family are beset by many problems. She faces the return of Harry, wounded, from fighting for King Charles I; the unwanted advances of his enemy; malicious gossip; and the total dependency of Harrys crippled bastard son. With an uncommon strength of character, Anne combats these hardships and finds a solution that satisfies both herself and the unforgiving demands of society.
                          Army Lists of the Roundheads And Cavaliers, Containing the Names of the Officers in the Royal And Parliamentary Armies of 1642
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                            Edward Peacock
                            Manufacturer: Naval & Military Press
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                            The Army Lists Of The Roundheads And Cavaliers: Containing The Names Of The Officers In The Royal And Parliamentary Armies Of 1641
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                              The Army Lists Of The Roundheads And Cavaliers: Containing The Names Of The Officers In The Royal And Parliamentary Armies Of 1641

                              Manufacturer: Kessinger Publishing, LLC
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                              ASIN: 1432640526

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                              This scarce antiquarian book is included in our special Legacy Reprint Series. In the interest of creating a more extensive selection of rare historical book reprints, we have chosen to reproduce this title even though it may possibly have occasional imperfections such as missing and blurred pages, missing text, poor pictures, markings, dark backgrounds and other reproduction issues beyond our control. Because this work is culturally important, we have made it available as a part of our commitment to protecting, preserving and promoting the world's literature.
                              Cavalier in a Roundhead School
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                                Cavalier in a Roundhead School
                                Errol MacDonald
                                Manufacturer: Signal Editions
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                                Binding: Unknown Binding
                                ASIN: 091989061X
                                CAVALIERS & ROUNDHEADS: THE ENGLISH AT WAR, 1642-1649.
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                                    The Simple Art of Napkin Folding: 94 Fancy Folds for Every Tabletop Occasion
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                                    The Simple Art of Napkin Folding: 94 Fancy Folds for Every Tabletop Occasion
                                    Linda Hetzer
                                    Manufacturer: William Morrow Cookbooks
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                                    ASIN: 0060934891
                                    Release Date: 2001-05-08

                                    Book Description

                                    Use The Simple Art of Napkin Folding to duplicate those beautiful napkin folds you've admired at elegant restaurants and memorable events. It's easy with Linda Hetzer's detailed step-by-step directions and illustrations.  Using cloth or paper napkins, create standing triangular-shaped folds (the "Tavern") for dinner parties.  A few accordion pleats transforms a piece of cloth into the "Poinsettia." Need festive ideas for a children's birthday party?  Make "Sailboats" or "Paper Airplanes." Graduate to more intricate designs that combine napkins with silverware, flowers, and wineglasses.

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                                    Filled with inspired ideas, The Simple Art of Napkin Folding turns any square of fabric into a work of art.

                                    Customer Reviews:

                                    4 out of 5 stars The Simple Art of Napkin Folding.......2007-01-26

                                    Helpful book has many ideas for those who still like to set a nice table and actually use cloth napkins.

                                    4 out of 5 stars Great book.......2007-01-13

                                    I like this book. It has a lot of cute folds, it is easy to follow and the book is laid out well. It even has a section on some folds for children. The only thing that could possibly make this book better would be if it was in color.

                                    5 out of 5 stars easy to follow.......2006-11-03

                                    I bought this book after considering several others on line, and now I won't need to buy another. I wanted something that was easy to understand and follow to make the dinner table a little something special for my wife after she comes home from work. Having dinner ready was just not enough for me, and thought about the napkin presentation. This book has more than you will ever need, and each one is clearly drawn out and easy to understand. Money well worth spent.

                                    5 out of 5 stars Love it!.......2005-09-27

                                    This book has easy to follow instructions and is very informative about the history of the napkin folds. My husband smiles when he sits down to eat. It's fun decorating the table now.

                                    2 out of 5 stars Somewhat palatable.......2003-06-20

                                    Being a napkin enthusiast, naturally I'm quite an avid fan of Linda Hetzer, however, I find it immensely unnerving that she inexcusably has omitted several key napkin folding solutions. Apparently, she just wouldn't make the effort to list 100 Fancy Folds, just only 94 - how revolting.

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