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The "DC Comics" Encyclopedia

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by: Daniel Wallace

October 01, 2008
I bought this book for my husband who is a comic fan. As soon as he opened it I knew he loved it. I was very impressed with the colours, information and pictures. Its going to take him months to get through it but its one of the best presents i have ever got him and highly recommend it. I spent a long time trying to decide on the best book and this is it!

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The Judith Blacklock Encyclopedia of Flower Design

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by: Judith Blacklock

August 31, 2006
I followed the advice of the previous reviewers as I needed a present for a friend. I was not disappointed. This is a super book. It is useful because it has all kinds of designs, not just huge displays which not everyone wants to make. There are simple methods to follow so designs can be tried out easily at home. I like the history of flower designs too which is presented interestingly with some historical photos. There are also large glossy pictures for just browsing. This book is an ideal present. I have never been very tempted to try out flower arranging myself but this flower design encyclopaedia is a real inspiration and has given even me some ideas.

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The Encyclopedia of Watercolour Techniques: A Step-by-step Visual Directory, with an Inspirational Gallery of Finished Works

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by: Hazel Harrison

2004-04
This is the book for anyone who wants value for money as well as helpful instruction in the art of watercolour. It's packed with advice, instruction, and beautiful pictures and includes a marvelous gallery of paintings by other artists with helpful explanations by Hazel about how they achieved their effects. The author writes well and knows what she's talking about. Beginners and experienced watercolourists will both find enormous inspiration. I go back to it time and time again.

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"Doctor Who" Encyclopedia (Doctor Who (BBC Hardcover))

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by: Gary Russell

October 04, 2007
Given this as a Christmas present, I was not immediately inspired, however I did dip into it and found myself rather hooked!
As a reference book it is wonderful- all those little things that you weren't sure about... all those things you were wondering...
How does that work?
Who was he?
How did he do that?
Which episode did that happen?
What does a Compact Laser Deluxe do? Who had one, and, you know... Where?!
Get all your questions answered and more in this neat, beautifully illustrated guide to the world that is uniquely Doctor Who!
The entire book it dedicated to every useful, and er, not so useful fact that is Doctor who. Who knows what happened in 1336 with the doctor, Rose and Captain Jack? ... Read More:

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The Encyclopedia of Quilting and Patchwork Techniques

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by: Katharine Guerrier

September 01, 2001
Many books profess to being Encylopedia or Bible of this and that but few live up to the impressive title. I'm pleased to say this book does that by the bucket load. The book goes through the basic equipment, techniques, blocks and rotary cutting - with simple instructions and clear colour photographs. Slowly graduating to special effects, applique, quilting types (Italian, Sashiko, Trapunto, which I can only dream of aspiring to) and finshing with, appropriately, finishing. At the very end of the book are themes with fabulous examples of quilts designed and made by the 'great and good' in the quilting world, some of which can only be described as breath taking. Definitely a book for the beginner with inspiration for the 'graduate quilter' to try out.

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The Cambridge Encyclopedia of the English Language

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by: David Crystal

August 04, 2003
This book was essential reading for me during my literacy specialist tutor training, and two years later it is still in regular use. If you want to check your use of grammar, wonder what word is used for truanting in South Wales, or are puzzled as to what a morpheme is, the answers are here. It never let me down when I wanted to check something. Not the cheapest or most portable book there is, but definitely the best.

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The Elvis Encyclopedia

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by: Adam Victor

October 18, 2008
This book was essential reading for me during my literacy specialist tutor training, and two years later it is still in regular use. If you want to check your use of grammar, wonder what word is used for truanting in South Wales, or are puzzled as to what a morpheme is, the answers are here. It never let me down when I wanted to check something. Not the cheapest or most portable book there is, but definitely the best.

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Russian Criminal Tattoo Encyclopedia Volume III: 3

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by: Danzig Baldaev

October 08, 2008
This is truly one of those life changing books. It is surreal, vulgar, explicit and tender in equal measure. I have an interest in tattooing but my wife does not and she was as taken by the Alice in Wonderland otherness of this book as I was. Everything you have never nor will ever need to know about the Russian criminal underground and it's bizarrely profane tattoo culture.

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The Encyclopedia of Acrylic Techniques: A Unique A-Z Directory of Acrylic Techniques with Step-by-step Guidance on Their Use

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by: Hazel Harrison

2001-01
As a beginner to acrylic paints this book is ideal for me as it describes well the different techniques that can be employed. The many examples of completed paintings are also a great source of inspiration.

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The Anime Encyclopedia: A Guide to Japanese Animation Since 1917

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by: Jonathan Clements, Helen McCarthy

April 27, 2007
Finding an informative and concise book on Anime can be difficult and expensive. I was unsure if this book was simply a movie guide rather than a resource about Anime and its complex history and themes.

After taking the plunge I was pleasantly surprised to find this book to be both. There are an estimated three thousand entries, each giving specific information about a particular Anime such as themes, influences and a brief summary of the characters and stories. Each entry is fascinating in its own right providing a wealth of information that can be surprising, funny and a little strange, especially when looking at Anime such as Urotskidoji. Reading entries can be addictive as they are also linked to other Anime within the book that are similar ... Read More: