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This devotional resource was developed at the request of military chaplains foractive-duty military personnel as a source for strength, comfort, andinspiration. This pocket-sized book fits into the standard uniform pocket andcontains: Brief Service of Daily Prayers; The Lord's Prayer; Prayers for VariousOccasions; The Ten Commandments; The Apostles' Creed; Psalms; Scripture Lessons;Hymns; A Brief Summary of the Christian Faith; Order for Emergency Baptism;Order for Christian Burial. This helpful resource provides comfort andstrengthens the faith of military personnel on active duty, especially whilethey are away from friends and family. ... Read more

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A wonderful little book!
For those of you with loved ones in the military, this book is a great gift - it fits perfectly in cammie pockets.
It has a good selection of prayers, verses (not just references) from both the Old Testament and the New Testament.It also has Luther's Small Catechism.And to top it off, it has a wonderful selection of hymns complete with "sheet music", so if you don't know the tune you can figure it out!
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Engage in devotional, Christ-centered Bible reading and study with the distinctive, comprehensive notes and practical application of The Lutheran Study Bible. This new Bible is the first in English to be developed from the ground-up with notes that are distinctively Lutheran, prepared by Lutheran theologians and pastors from over twenty Lutheran church bodies. Current Lutheran scholarship, insights from the Church Fathers, and rich devotional commentary provides meaningful perspective for both young and mature Christians. ... Read more

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Essential Bible for Christians
I don't give out two many five star reviews. I save those for the books I absolutely love.

This Bible is an essential tool for my family and me. I loved the previous edition, but heard some of the complaints about the translation. So, as soon as this new one came out, we had to have it. Not just one, but one Bible for each teen and adult in our house. It's really that important to have a good study Bible.

It's not just for Lutherans either. I have looked at other Bibles, and I just don't find any that have the depth of commentary that this one does. I make sure I take it with me to Bible study, because I not only can find the answers to the questions in the study, but while discussion is going on, I can look up all the related references in my Bible. I don't need a separate commentary. It's right there, just under the verse.

Because there's so much good info in this book, it is a bit heavy and small print, but I'm thinking of trying the Kindle version. Even more portable, and with the changeable font - it could be perfect!

New Study Bible
Our church recentl purchased 10 copies for review.Members have been excited by the excellent helps.Two concerns. Many are used to the NIV text and this Bible uses the newer ESV which is not yet familiar (it is a more formal translation). I think with time it will be as popular as the NIV.Second, the print is on the small side for the helps because so much is packed in to this Bible.It is a wonderful Bible Study tool.

How do you work this thing?
I do not get how this thing works. The user interface options do not make sense. It is easy to jump to a referenced note (see note on John 3:16) with the hyperlink, but how do I get back to where I was? Location numbers are worthless (Location 118167-118172) what is that supposed to mean? Can't I just open up to the passage I want. Do I have to type it all out? How do I do this during church or Bible class? I find Olivetree and Mantis much easier to navigate and use.

Bible purchase well done and quite satisfactory
The new study Bible was what I wanted and it arrived on time and in the condition as advertised

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Houses in the Sun: Light Movement Embrace
I purchsed this book as a gift for a client, I have a copy in my library, as an architect it's a great book to have.

Romantic, poetic, artistic, inspirational...
Romantic, poetic, artistic, inspirational...

"Houses in the Sun" has been in my living room all summer long and provided me with so much visual pleasure and so much philosophical food for thought.I have read, re-read and then reflected on "Houses in the Sun" for several months now.

On so many levels, this beautifully constructed book, combined with the over-the-top talent and work of House + House Architects and their architectural creativity, have moved me and been deeply felt.

The beauty conveyed in the written word, the obvious time taken to truly know and understand their clients, the respect for the land by always bringing into a project/home the elements of nature, and ultimately the beauty, color and joy conveyed in almost each and every home/creation have really spoken to me.I find their words as well as their homes both inspirational and beautiful.

The economy has kept me at home this year but I've traveled the roads of both Greece and Mexico many a time.This wonderful book has been a bit of a vacation while staying at home this summer, so for that reason as well, I've appreciated as well as enjoyed and been inspired by this timeless book.

Thank you Steven and Cathi.

San Francisco, California

disappointed
The best image in this whole book is on the cover. I am no design snob and appreciate good design when i see it regardless of the style. The designs in this book are ugly and lack cohesion and generally appear as a confused and cluttered mess. I am disappointed that i purchased this book and only hope i can put it to use to illustrate bad ideas.

Suprise and Delight
Sometimes, books can be influential in unexpected ways.

The famous architecture book, A Pattern Language: Towns, Buildings, Construction (Center for Environmental Structure Series), wound up inspiring the famous computer science book, Design Patterns: Elements of Reusable Object-Oriented Software (Addison-Wesley Professional Computing Series).

The famous book on statistics and randomness, The Black Swan: The Impact of the Highly Improbable, wound up inspiring a book by architect Steven Holl, House: Black Swan Theory.

I believe that Houses in the Sun: Light Movement Embrace could be similarly influential for anyone who strives to create surprise and delight in his or her own discipline.

Process is fundamental to the creation of surprise and delight. You must first take the time to notice the pleasures of life, both large and small, subtle and obvious. Next, you must have a process that provides enough rich input so as to inspire enduring experiences.

Cathi and Steven go into great detail describing their process. Hopefully, their process will become well known not just among architects, but among other creative disciplines.

The results shown in Houses in the Sun: Light Movement Embrace are stunning. You will see consistent richness, with a surprising lack of repetition. Both the consistency and the richness are a result of their process; the unique thing about their process is that it is a process that doesn't recreate results. It is a process that recreates opportunites.

After you read this, it is even more fascinating to read their other book, Mediterranean Villages: An Architectural Journey. It isn't at first obvious how a meandering path in Santorini can relate to the staircase in a California Modern home, but compare Page 119 of Houses in the Sun: Light Movement Embrace to Page 126 of Mediterranean Villages: An Architectural Journey, and it will be perfectly obvious. At first glance, they don't appear to be related, but there are echoes of the latter in the former. Both are stairs that you want to walk on; both are stairs that would make an inspiring backdrop for childrens' play.

Enjoy the results, and be inspired by the process!

Embrace this book!
From what I have seen and read in their beautiful new book, Houses in the Sun: light, movement, embrace, the vibrant dream team of House+House Architects must live and breathe their aesthetic sensibilities.How else could this husband and wife partnership have created so many unique living spaces from such a singular and well-defined philosophical vision in only a few decades?

The dynamic duo of Cathi and Steven House apparently collaborates on everything from architecture and design (both interior and exterior, and from floor to ceiling, wall to wall and terrace to pool to palm tree) to seemingly all arenas of art from photography, writing, painting, drawing and weaving to mosaics, sculpture, music and landscape design. In this volume they present twenty of their most recent projects from three different geographic realms. My familiarity with their earlier publications such as Choreographing Space and Mediterranean Villages: An Architectural Journey certainly enriched my experience of this book by allowing me to observe correlations, counterpoints and new developments. I highly recommend that other readers do the same.

The book's design itself reflects the hands of these two multi-talented colorists from cover to close. While the wise House+House clients who chose these architects must be understandably thrilled with Houses in the Sun, we readers can also leave the book feeling fortunate, just to have gotten a peek inside their homes through the brilliant images and poetic text. The guest essays are superb and appreciated. For me they added intimate layers of admiration and affirmation to an already well-established twin legacy within the world of built environments. I am already eager to peruse the next twenty projects from House+House!
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nah...
they styles are too richy, the "quotes" are kinda strange, they dont give any "good" information havent heard of any of the designers either. its a large book, they did have some good pictures in it, but like i said too fancy.

Pretty pics, not much else
The book is lovely, but it could've been so much better if it had more desciptions of what you're looking at. Instead, it's full of little phrases that may be helpful, but they are also somewhat pithy. I wish I had purchased a couple of magazine subscriptions instead.

Informative and Inspirational
I love looking at House Beautiful books. I find the pictures to be inspirational.However, I usually don't think the text is very informative.I was pleasantly surprised to find House Beautiful 750 Designer Secrets to be an exception to the rule.It does contain beautiful photographs, but the "secrets" are useful and/or inspirational comments by designers.I have to admit I don't recognize the names of most of them, but I find the information to be consistent with other interior design/decoration books I have read.The quotes may not always be particulary earthshattering, but there were enough good ones to justify giving House Beautiful 750 Designer Secrets a 5.Out of 750 quotes you are bound to find something that is useful to you!

Now, just to give you a clear picture of what the book does and does not have to offer: no where is there a set of explicit instructions for how to incoporate the comments dirtectly to your home, but that is not the intention of the book.It is suppose to make you think for yourself how to add your own sense of style to your house.The book is set up so that there is a picture or two on a page and quotes by several different designers.The pictures illustrate the comments.I choose the following quotes because I thought that they are good advice and/or they made me rethink how I decorate my rooms.

"The most important thing is what you feel when you walk into a room." Benjamin Noriega-Ortiz

"Not interfering with views is decorating 101." Scott Salvator

"You don't need a lot of elements to create a dynamic effect." Jeffrey Marks

"Anchor a large room with a sense of symmetry." (quote from the author).

"I edit rigourously for scale, form, and color." Celeste Cooper

"Incorporate a common thread-such as a neutral color-to unify electric furnishings." Kelly Harmon

The one drawback to the book for some people might be that the pictures portray a similar style of decoration.If you like a mix of modern and antique, you will probably like the book, but those who like other styles, may or may not enjoy the pictures in the book.However, I think that the information given by the designers applies to any style.

Top designer secrets revealed
House Beautiful Magazine specializes in award-winning interior design presentations, so you know that when they lend their name to a collection, professionals are involved. Their top designers reveal secrets, provide room makeovers, and pack in over four hundred color photos from selected superior interiors. Utility blends with art in 750 DESIGNER SECRETS: EXCLUSIVE DESIGN IDEAS FROM THE PROS, which tells how to shape and tailor a design project for maximum efficiency and best visual results.
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21st Century Houses offers a bumper selection of outstanding contemporary designs in gorgeous, glossy color spreads. From modest to massive and everything in between, all the houses feature the latest trends in building and interior design and provide a revealing glimpse of what it's like to live in some of the most spectacular houses in the world. Locations include the United States, the United Kingdom, India, Germany, Italy, Australia, New Zealand, Brazil, Norway, Hong Kong, Singapore, Indonesia, Netherlands, Japan, the Bahamas, Mexico, Canada, Peru, Portugal, Switzerland, Spain, United Arab Emirates, Slovenia, Argentina, South Africa, Austria, Malaysia, and more. Features 150 of the world's most prominent architects, including US architects Swatt | Miers, Marmol Radziner, OSKA, LPA Inc, and Moore Ruble Yudell; European architects Jarmund Vigsnaes, Paul de Ruiter, Antonino Cardillo, Marc Kohler Architects, Damiliano Studio, and K-M Architects; and South American architects Marcio Kogan, Una Arquitectos, FGMF, BAK Arquitectos, and Artadi Arquitectos. ... Read more

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This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923.This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process.We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide.We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book. ... Read more

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This latest addition to IMAGES' Pocketful series offers more than 50 examples of the best residential beach architecture in Australia and New Zealand today. ... Read more

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The Concordia Self-Study Bible provides deeper understanding of God's Word. It combines the easy-reading language of the New International Version with Lutheran interpretive notes. As a study-enhancin ... Read more

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Study Bible
The study Bible used by most of the members of our church for the past 20 years.Great helps that encurage more study and personal growth in Christ. Members have purchased and given to friends and been amazed as they watched their friends become avaid Bible students.NIV text which is now familiar to most.

concordia bible
The Bible is excelent and the seller was even nicer. We had a situation where the first Bible was bad and no questions asked he replaced it. If I need another Bible I will for sure buy from him

Good notes and translation
This is a vgood contemporary translation with many excellent notes.My probles is the Lutheran and someother Protestants overvaluing Paul over Jesus and their emphasis on such an incomprehensible idea Grace. The other idea that is amiss with Christian undestaning of the bible is that of Jesus death as necessary for the forgivness of sins.Please someone explain that ridiculous idea. Why would such a gruesome event be necessary or even true.

It's always good to own a bible
This was a required text for a college class I'm taking. I'd never used a self-study bible before, and find some of the extra writing on each page to be distracting. However, the timelines, maps/charts, and concordance are all exceptional!

Great Read, Detailed Concordance
This Bible is great for the reader who wants to dig into the Word.The notes on the bottom of each page answer almost any question you might have about the text.The Concordance in the back of the Bible is very helpful to cross-reference and understand the many connections between the Old and New Testaments.I highly recommend this product. ... Read more

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Swimming pool owners worldwide should rejoice as thisunique 128-page catalog presents the newest, boldest and mostbeautiful pool house designs from leading registered architects. Thecatalog features 58 full-page renderings of pool house and gardenhouse exteriors, along with corresponding floor plans for each to showspace utilization and amenities provided. Also featured are fivecharming summerhouses from England. This section is beautifullyphotographed and offers an opportunity to obtain the perfect adornmentfor an English-style garden. The collection covers a broad range ofstyles and sizes so that a pool house or a garden house design can beselected to meet the requirements of almost any type of property andbudget. An especially important aspect of the catalog is that thecompany offers a complete set of architectural plans for each poolhouse and garden house illustrated. The detailed building plans, whichmay be ordered by phone or by use of an order form provided in theback of the catalog, include architectural plans and elevations, sothat each pool house and garden house can be built exactly the way itappears. While eight of the designs in the catalog are specificallydesignated garden houses, many of the pool house designs can be easilyconverted to garden houses, thereby increasing the variety of choices. ... Read more

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TOTAL RIP OFF!!!
This book was a total rip off!The title does not lend way to the contents.It had nothing I was looking for.It was poorly bound and it fell apart at the spine the 2nd day I had it!!!Huge Waste Of Money!!!

Nice book, questionable designs
I will be returning this book.As a licensed professional landscape architect, I find the proportions and design qualities lacking in most of the proposed designs.The designs depict what I would expect to buy from a mass merchandising home center, not such a highly acclaimed book.I was very disappointed.Content aside, the book was nice.I believe actual photographs might have helped tremendously.

Dissapointed
The book is nice but didn't have what we needed. We are looking for a plan for a corner pool house big enough to accomodate a billiard table and there is nothing like that in the book. Also, the exteriors are mostly too contemporary, nothing that would blend with our brick Georgian home. In a word, DISSAPOINTED. Had I seen the book at a bookstore, I would not have bought it.

Nice book
I was looking for design ideas/plans.This one has nice ideas but it is a book in which you can then proceed to order plans.Not what I was looking for.I was looking for ideas, measurements, planning etc..that sort of thing.If that is what you are looking for this book would not be the right fit for you.

Nice book
I was looking for design ideas/plans.This one has nice ideas but it is a book in which you can then proceed to order plans.Not what I was looking for.I was looking for ideas, measurements, planning etc..that sort of thing.If that is what you are looking for this book would not be the right fit for you. ... Read more

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Tom's Reviews
Bought it originally thirty years ago and it's as relevant today as it was back then! ... Read more

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As an element in the Church's mission to proclaim the unchanging gospel, the House of Bishops considers it right to reaffirm the Church of England's teaching on marriage by restating that lifelong marriage should be one of the bedrocks of a rapidly changing society. This document seeks to relate this teaching to the pastoral needs of people in the community, so that they might approach marriage with confidence. It is intended that this document be used as a stimulus to commend marriage to all people in society and as a basis for teaching in churches. ... Read more

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The Danish painter Carl Bloch is one of the top-ranking painters in the history of religious art. His contemporary,fairytale write Hans Christian Andersen, wrote of him: When, at last we met, you were, as I preceived, like a child, yet full of manly wisdom. ... Read more

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Timeless Art
This book was published in 1982, so the color may not be as bright or sharp as it could be.Also, I am bias against Carl Bloch, probably my favorite painter.With those preliminaries, I give this book five stars.I admit, it could do with a new edition, enlarged, but as far as I know, it is the only 'Carl Bloch' accessible book of art out there.This book though focuses on the life of Jesus Christ, as most of Bloch's paintings were from stories of the New Testament.Overall, beautiful for its age, and worth it even as a moderate Bloch fan and picky about the age of the publishing.

Large Collection of Paintings of the Life of Jesus Christ
Bloch was a 19th century Danish painter who created a series of 23 paintings of the life of Christ comissioned by the Danish King.The original collection is in a museum in a castle in Denmark.These paintings are what you would expect from the 19th century in style:romantic and formal.Jesus is represented as being very Northern European in looks.However, it is a beautiful collection and, in its details, seems to get Christian theology right.Perhaps its greatest charm is in its completeness.All major events in the life of Christ are represented.The paintings come out beautifully in the book.It does split some of them up to display details.This can be either good or bad depending on one's point of view. ... Read more

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Many fine books exist that explain to authors how toself-publish. Make Money Self-Publishing shows them how to make moneydoing it. Readers are introduced to the publishing world and itsjargon in Chapter One, Self-Publishing 101. Then the followingchapters introduce readers to a variety of small publishers. Theyrange in age, marital status, physical location, subject matter, andfavorite marketing approaches, but they are all profitable. Readerswill discover how to start their business on a shoestring if necessary(Chapter Seven), sell tens of thousands of cookbooks (Chapter Three),or plunge into the world of e-books (Chapter Fifteen). The appendicessupply contact information for printer and self-publisher associationsacross the country, recommended books, useful web sites, andmore. Particular topics can be found easily and quickly by referencingthe comprehensive index. ... Read more

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Bottom line
Suzanne Thomas succeeds in bringing together fourteen success stories at genuine self-publishing. One definition of self-publishing includes the use of a subsidy or a print-on-demand publisher to launch your book instead of turning your manuscript over to a traditional, commercial publisher. However, Thomas uses the term to mean a situation in which the writer does absolutely everything including typesetting, cover design, book design, acquiring ISBN, bar code, all promotion and publicity, etc.
This only makes it that much more amazing that these individuals were able to succeed and earn varying amounts of profit from their venture. A writer who wishes to go this route could glean many points---both dos and don'ts by reading these accounts. However, the book is not essentially a how-to volume for self-publishing authors. A good and inspiring read.

pep talk by a self-publisher
This book lacks the details of publishing. No how-tos, no business aspects of publishing, or what to publish. It's a compilation of talks with minor writers.
And as you guess, the author herself is a self-publisher.

Better read "Complete Guide to Self Publishing" by Tom Ross and Marilyn Ross. You get much more with less money.

Technical note: For those who are not familiar with publishing industry, books without discount at Amazon are usually not commercially worth to publish. They include small quanity and self-published books. Commercially worth means publisher can commit because they think they can sell minimum print run of 3,000 copies which is industry standard.

Very interesting especially for people already publishing
Very good real-world stories from small independent publishers. In most cases, the publisher saw a need for a book -- on touring New Jersey, or hiking, or buying a horse, or serving educational niches -- and began with the premise of wanting to provide information and ideas not already "out there." What inevitably follows is a collision with the reality of a crowded and brutal marketplace, and "Make Money Self-Publishing" shows the creative ways each publisher pursued to create a livelihood.

An earlier reviewer found the book depressing -- I found it inspiring. I would say to anyone with a pipe dream of making a fortune from their book to take a good look at this and other books on self-publishing, learn that it is a battle royal even to break even, and to instead pursue publishing as a way of spreading new ideas. Hopefully Suzanne's book will demonstrate that this may lead to you making a livelihood as well, but only if you go into this field with your eyes wide open.

Not really a "learn how" book
If you are considering self publiching then this is a nice book to have, especially if you are a fan of real life stories. The 14 author/publishers all tell their stories without hype. Most took a very long time to receive a return on their investment and explain but also show that after years they are now all getting paid regularly without having to do an awful lot. I like that the book is realistic in this sense.

Certainly, there are a few tips and pointers throughout but this really isn't a "how to" book. It is a collection of real life stories that you may be able to pick some pearls of wisdom from.

Don't read this book if you don't want to be discouraged!
I thought this book was going to be inspirational with tips and Do's and Don't from other self-publishers. This book made me rethink me self-employment and self-publishing dreams.
Almost every one didn't make any money for years and the book was depressing and boring.
It show the reality of working for yourself, which will cause some people not to take risk.
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This is a reprint of ISBN 0-932727-31-X which is "a magnificent story about an exgtraordinary person who hasmade such a difference to the world of sound through his devotion to helping those who live with the problem of impaired hearing," says Mary Martin. The biography of Dr. Howard P. House, the founder of the House Ear Institute, is replete with fascinating stories of how new technological breakthroughs have been developed that have brought hearing ability to thousands. ... Read more

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Heart-warming story
Sidney Hyman does a marvelous job of describing Dr. Howard House, Founder of the House Ear Institue. Having a close association with the House Family, I can attest to to the author's impeccable portrayal of this outstanding man and his life. The book was great background material for me with regard to the numerous accomplishments of all the House brothers and the formation of the legendary House Institute which has served so many hearing impaired people. A great tribute to a great man!

Excellent
I'm not a medical student or medical professional but I highly recomment to read this book. Howard House is a genius with sense of humor. 5 stars!!!!

A great historical review of otology
This book by Dr. House reviews the path of one of modern otology's great founders. It reveals much of the history of otology through the life of the subject of the book, Dr. Howard House. It of course starts with Dr. House'searly years and chronicals his training at USC, the eastern U.S., andGermany in pre World War II times. All of the great founders of otology arementioned with real insights into their personalities and contributions tothe science. Virtually the entire history of stapedectomy is told. Truly agreat book for anyone interested in the field of otology(such as myself) oran interesting review for those that practice the specialty. ... Read more

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Anne's true love, Gilbert Blythe, has finally become a doctor, and in the old orchard, among their dearest friends, they are about to speak their vows. Soon the happy couple will be bound for a new life together and their own dream house, on the misty purple shores of Four Winds Harbor.

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Anne's House of Dreams
This is my definete favorite of "Anne of Green Gables." My favorite characaters were the Fords and Capt. Jim. Anne and Gilbert were great, too (who would have known that Anne married the person who called her 'carrots'?!). I liked the entire story-line, and it wasn't boring or pushed or anything. "Anne of Green Gables" is one of my favorite series.

Anne and Gilbert, Together At Last...
"Anne's House of Dreams" is the fifth book in Lucy Maud Montgomery's superb "Anne of Green Gables" series.At long last, Anne and Gilbert return to Avonlea, she from three years as principal and teacher at Summerside, he from medical school, for a wedding among family and friends at Green Gables.They will begin their married life at the remote village of Glen St. Mary, in the seaside cottage that will become Anne's house of dreams.

In Glen St. Mary, Anne and Gilbert will make new friends: their beautiful but embittered neighbor Leslie Moore, the ancient lighthouse keeper and storyteller Captain Jim, and the abrasive but good-hearted spinster Cornelia Bryant.Anne's talent for deep friendships will be put to the test as the unique stories of each of her friends play out in "House of Dreams."

Anne and Gilbert will learn new roles, she as wife, housekeeper, and mother, he as husband, father, and as the new doctor in town.They will experience their first argument, over one of Gilbert's patients, and their first tragedy as a couple, regarding their first child.However, their love for each other will carry them, and the reader, to real joy in the life they will make together.

Thanks to Montgomery's superb prose and honest characterization, Anne is as irresistable in her newly married life as she has been in earlier books."Anne's House of Dreams" is very highly recommended to her fans of all ages.

Anne Has New Dreams
Anne's House of Dreams is the fifth book in L.M. Montgomery's Anne of Green Gables series. The book begins with Anne and Gilbert's wedding at Green Gables, and chronicles the first few years of their lives together through happiness and hardship.

Despite the fact that Anne and Gilbert finally seem to get their happy ending in Anne's House of Dreams, some of the magic of the earlier books is lost in this novel. I can't really put my finger on any one thing and say, "that's it - that's where it went wrong," but something is definitely missing.

Anne, of course, is still Anne - a young woman with a enviable zest for life, who seems to touch the lives of everyone around her - but one thing has changed: she's forsaken her creative dreams for a set of different dreams. It was a switch from the Anne I've come to know and love, and I didn't really care for it. Montgomery has also created another fabulously eccentric cast of characters, but they don't seem as well-drawn as past characters.

Thankfully Montgomery's writing is still beautiful. She was a master of descriptive and lyrical fiction:
"The garret was a shadowy, suggestive, delightful place, as all garrets should be. Through the open window, by which Anne sat, blew the sweet, scented, sun-warm air of the August afternoon; outside, poplar boughs rustled and tossed in the wind; beyond them were the woods, where Lover's Lane wound it's enchanted path, and the old apple orchard, which still bore it's rosy harvests munificently." Can't you just picture it? The one thing that remains wonderful about this series is Montgomery's wonderful style of writing.

Although it is not my favorite, Anne's House of Dreams is still worth reading. This novel has lost a little of the "feel" of the earlier books, but still makes a good addition to Anne's story.

What I was looking for, exactly!
I am so very, very pleased that the book that was sent to me is identical to the cover shown on the product page! When I was younger, I only got the first 4 books of the series, and have only held off on purchasing the final 4 until I could find the matching cover style. I am VERY pleased with the book, as it is precisely in the condition it was described to be, and have the cover art I was looking for!

Anne's House of Dreams
For those who love Anne of Green Gables, this book is one to cherish. It is the fifth book in the series. In the books between Green Gables and House of Dreams, Anne grows up, quarrels with Gilbert, goes to school, teaches, makes up with Gilbert, and gets engaged. In House of Dreams, Anne and Gilbert finally get married and settle down with a small medical practice in a cove on Prince Edward Island. They meet an interesting old lighthouse keeper with many stories to tell, Anne makes friends with Gilbert's patients and the townspeople, and gets pregnant. This is a marvelous love story, and one of the best of the series. I have been reading and re-reading these books since I was a child. I own the whole set, some in first editions, some in reading copies for friends. If you have read Anne of Green Gables, you will definitely love this book. ... Read more

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The result of over three decades of research, this collection of 100 finely-detailed exterior elevation line drawings of Victorian Houses serves as a rich resource for architects, designers, historians, preservationists and anyone else interested in old houses. As stated in the title of the book, all of the illustrations are completely original, personal impressions by the artist, and not reproductions from any other Victorian designers. These designs capture the essence of the most romantic of architectural periods, including examples from the Italianate, Romanesque, Second Empire and Queen Anne Styles. ... Read more

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100 Original Victorian Designs
At first glance the book had the Victorian elements that I liked. I thought they might make a good place to start designing a doll house. On second glance it was readily apparent that the author had no knowledge of architecture. Chimneys placed where they could not possibly serve a fireplace, and grossly out of scale for the house. Bays seemingly placed where they were neither serving the top floor or the bottom floor but in between. There were architectural elements that even the Victorians would not have done, like big round dollops of wood under the towers looking like upside down soft serve ice cream and a totally useless ball on the tip.These would be huge if built and not at all in keeping with the delicate gingerbread that decorated most Victorians.Several architectural elements on every design were grossly out of scale and would have looked ridiculous even for Victorians. The designs were numbered but several were very much the same except for a few details here and there, but the designs were scattered and mixed up through the book so that they would seem different.
While the designs seem to have a Victorian flavor they are the imaginings of a movie set designer which the author is. They would be fine for cartoons. If I had designed these as a serious book of Victorian designs I would have gone to a professional architect, even a student architect and asked him to review my drawings. I would also have included floor plans. This book makes me think the author has an auto cad program and threw a bunch of Victorian seeming elements together to make a buck. Still if you corrected the myriad design mistakes and came up with believable floor plans they wouldn't be bad. But who has that kind of time especially to do the revisions on a book touted as being real designs.

Tony Marsico

Over Done
Didn't really like this book.Only front elevation (no floor plans) and very over the top designs.All houses were four storey and not very appealing, there are too many different shapes.The houses looked like dolls houses and seem to have circles everywhere. ... Read more

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Twenty-four tales of Robin Hood, Little John, Will Scarlet, Friar Tuck, and Allan-a-Dale, and the merry adventures they have while defying the Sheriff of Nottingham and other authority figures in and around Sherwood Forest. ... Read more

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Adventures Of Robin Hood and His Merry Outlaws -Justin
Robin Hood and His Outlaws is a wonderful story written by Howard Pyle. This book includes action, archery, castles, and tricks played by Hood. Robin is a peace loving man until an evil sheriff steals away his love. Robin then has to join the "merry men" until his loyal friend the king returns. While he is a bandit, he steals from the rich, gives to the poor, and plays tricks on the sheriff. I loved this book because Robin Hood is sly and tricky. This book is perfect for children 6 and above

Adventures Of Robin Hood and His Merry Outlaws -Justin
Robin Hood and His Outlaws is a wonderful story written by Howard Pyle. This book includes action, archery, castles, and tricks played by Hood. Robin is a peace loving man until an evil sheriff steals away his love. Robin then has to join the "merry men" until his loyal friend the king returns. While he is a bandit, he steals from the rich, gives to the poor, and plays tricks on the sheriff. I loved this book because Robin Hood is sly and tricky. This book is perfect for children 6 and above ... Read more