books about: sparknotes

books about: sparknotes

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Sparknotes

The Zen of Zombie: Better Living Through the Undead

Scott Kenemore

Skyhorse Publishing, 2007

Funny -- and wise
This book is meant as a gag, of course, but actually there is some good advice in here! You won't end up eating the brains of your friends and family (I think), but you will learn how to seize the moment, forge a new path, and act on your impulses. So, I guess I'm ...

World Atlas of Golf: The Greatest Courses and How They are Played
Mark Rowlinson

Hamlyn, 2008

When The World Atlas of Golf was first published, it set the standard by taking a uniquely global view of the game and the architects of course design. Now, more than 30 years later, it?s completely revised with new text, spectacular illustrations, and dazzling photographs. From revered links, like St Andrews, to hidden gems, like Casa De Campo ...

20,000 Leagues Under the Sea: A Pop-Up Book (Pop Up Book)

Sam Ita

Sterling, 2008

20,000 Leagues
A wonderful example of a graphic novel greatly enhanced by pop-ups. There is only one real moveable, an opening iris; a great, flailing octopus; an undulating ocean; and other fun pop-ups, from tiny rowboats to large submarines. A great addition for collectors and ...

Crocheting on the Edge: Ribs & Bobbles*Ruffles*Flora*Fringes*Points & Scallops

Nicky Epstein

Nicky Epstein Books, 2008

Very unique edgings in here!
I bought this book today at Michael's (with a 40% off coupon of course!), and just had to write a review about it. I just love it......so far. I own at least 4-5 other crochet edging books, but this is certainly the most creative out of the bunch. I especially like ...

Crazy About Cupcakes

Krystina Castella

Sterling, 2006

This is the best cupcake book around!
I own 4 other cupcake books and I have to say this is the best cupcake book I own. This book is packed with recipes, decorating tips, color mixing, cupcake basics...I cannot say enough about this book!

Touch the Art: Feed Matisse's Fish (Touch the Art)

Julie Appel, Amy Guglielmo

Sterling, 2006

A perfect gift for kids...
This book appeared in the "Picks" section of People Magazine. The whole series is great. Kids get intriduced to master works as the illustrations of the clever and engaging stories. The books are a fun and relaxed way for kids and parents to journey through art ...

500 Pendants & Lockets: Contemporary Interpretations of Classic Adornments (500 Series)

Lark Books

Lark Books, 2008

Pure Magic
With few exceptions, I enjoy the Lark "500" series of books, Pendants and Lockets is no different. Sticking to the photos only with minimal wording publication concept, this is not a "how to" book it simply showcases a veritable smorgasboard of amazing contemporary ...

Hugh Johnson's Pocket Wine Book 2009: 32nd Edition (Hugh Johnson's Pocket Wine Book)

Hugh Johnson

MITCH, 2008

By far my favorite pocket wine guide
This is the latest and greatest from the very long-running series of pocket guides from Hugh Johnson. Johnson has long been known as authoritative by any measure, but many value him most for his down-to-earth approach to wine. When it comes to this guide, "Pocket" is ...

Hamlet (No Fear Shakespeare)

William Shakespeare

SparkNotes, 2003

Golden Gate to Shakespeare
Bravo to the writers, editors, and publishers of the entire No Fear Shakespeare series. Rendering Shakespeare into prosaic, colloquial American English not only explains what Shakespeare was saying, but reveals how much better he said it! Here's a few examples from ...

Life in the Balance: A Physician's Memoir of Life, Love, and Loss with Parkinson's Disease and Dementia

Thomas Graboys, Peter Zheutlin

Union Square Press, 2008

I know you, Tom Graboys.
Tom Graboys offers sensitive and poignant insight into a devastating disease that afflicts millions as patients, family and caregivers. Being married to a fellow academic physician, world renowned and respected, who suffers from Parkinsonism, I miss my spouse's wise ...

Beyond the Basics: Gourd Art (Beyond the Basics)

David Macfarlane

Sterling/Chapelle, 2008

Wow!
Hard to believe that some of these are gourds! These are some of the best gourd artists around. I doubt I will ever be close to their level but wow, the ideas their art generates! Amazing! Their generous sharing of how to projects is very much appreciated by me. I ...

Making Metal Jewelry: Projects, Techniques, Inspiration

Joanna Gollberg

Lark Books, 2006

Good cold-connections techniques book
I first saw this book in a metalsmithing class and liked it well enough that I bought it for my home library. Ms. Gollberg reviews a number of techniques for cold-connecting metals and illustrates them with excellent photographs. Her materials lists are complete, her ...

Asterix The Mansions of the Gods (Asterix)

Rene Goscinny

Orion, 2005

Best Comic Award
I've been reading Asterix since I was a child, and I've never read a better comic. They're clever, silly and have great twists on words. I've picked up bits of history, Latin and enlarged my vocabulary without meaning to. These comics don't get old, even when read and ...

The Greatest Album Covers of All Time

Grant Scott, Barry Miles, ...

Collins & Brown, 2008

For Fun or the Music Enthusiast
I received this book for the holidays and wound up reading it cover to cover in 3 hours. The book does a great job of explaining the evolution of the album cover. It also gives great background into what the artist's was trying to portray with the cover. The book ...