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Or planes. I read this one on a plane, and several of the strips led up to one that had me laughing... very loudly... for several minutes straight. Its been a long time since I've seen comics this creative and hilarious. Can't wait for the second book.

Narbonic was my first webcomic and is still my favorite. Even those who shy away from comics will love Narbonic. It's hilarious and the storylines are always gripping and suspenseful.

Beware! Narbonic will suck you in, make you laugh, make you cry...and meanwhile, perform subtle but lasting scientific experiments on your mind. By the time Shaenon Garrity is through with you, you'll be a devoted slave.

This is the first major print collection for Narbonic, a daily webcomic that's been around since mid 2000. This book represents roughly its first year. Meet the main characters: Helen Narbon, a mad scientist plotting to take over the world; Mell Kelly, her Evil Intern; Dave Davenport, the Henchman; and Artie, the superintelligent Gerbil.

The strips are funny. The stories are smart. The characters are full-fleshed, with a definite arc. This is one of the very few comic strips I read, and the only one I make sure I never miss. (I'm telling you--scientific experiments = devoted slave.)

Narbonic is the self-titled book edition of the most creative and consistently funny comic strip to come along since THE FARSIDE and CALVIN & HOBBES. It has a unique, offbeat sense of humor that will grow on you like the culture in a petri dish. Narbonic shows the inner day-to-day workings of a mad science lab. Where an insane geneticist has to simultaneously hire a new employee, battle a hero, and get the doomsday machine working, all without getting evicted by the landlord.

One of Narbonic's strongest points is its incredible cast of interesting characters. Helen B. Narbon is the young mad scientist trying to run a profitable mad science laboratory, and make a name for herself, to prove she's not just a chip off her even more evil mother, Dr. Narbon. Dave Davenport is Helen's computer technician, who hates working for the forces of evil, but finds it preferable to working for Microsoft. Mell Kelly is Helen's evil intern, who's fascination with guns and explosives, keeps the other employees on their toes. RT-5478, (Artie) is a super intelligent gerbil Helen created, who considers himself the sane, rational one of the group, but is not above amusing himself by conducting unauthorized experiments on other lab animals or members of the staff. And no mad science comic would be complete without an arch rival, Professor Lupin Madblood, who Helen has a not so secret crush on.

Narbonic is mostly presented as long complex story arcs, and often reads more like a novel than a comic strip. Shaenon Garrity sketches her story lines well in advance, allowing for much richer development than you'll find most other comics.

Narbonic isn't for everyone. It requires some thought by the reader to understand the science, both real and imagined, that the artist often adds to the strip. The humor is mostly personality driven, so a good familiarity with each character is needed to get the more subtle jokes. But if you're looking for a comic strip that panders to the above mean IQ, and if you've ever wondered what REALLY happens in a mad science lab, Narbonic is for you.

Imagine that Nikola Tesla and Jerry Seinfield wrote a comic together. It would be very similar to Narbonic. Garrity's humor is on equal to that Douglas Adams or Terry Pratchett. On top of that, the art is quite cute.

Helen Narbon is a young mad scientist who creates things such as 300 lb. gerbils and cellular destabilizers. Along with her slacker geek henchman and homicidal intern, Helen tries to take her lab to new levels of infamy. As you can guess, things do not go smoothly.

In most works, mad scientists are two dimensional villains who are nothing more than opponents for muscle bound main characters. Narbonic documents the day to day experiences of a mad scientist's lab and portrays the characters as real people with their own insane desires and lifestyles. It is not an easy path they follow; doomsday devices don't make themselves.

This is the funniest comic that I have ever read!

Our Grandchildren enjoy the exploits of two rather non-typical children, as long as I read it to them... even got them away from their electronic games! Good to excellent readers over age 10 might be able to keep the pace, but others would get lost in the words and asides. Now that we have had Harry Potter, the British idioms are not as foreign as when our now 26-yr-old tried to read it.

This book is one of my favorite books I have ever read. It is one of those gems you find that no one else seems to know about. The illustrations are fun, the story is comical, not in a silly, stupid way that some "funny" stories can be, but in a way that will actually make you laugh out loud. And the story is actually a very nice story, ending without giving you the sense that other books can of, "Well, it had some nice parts, but what was the point?" I enjoyed it as a child, and I still enjoy it as an adult (well, semi-adult). I only hope that my copy will survive for my own children.

I chose this book because it is by my fourth favorite comedien, Terry Jones. It is about a boy named Nicobobinus and his friend Rosie, who go to find the land of the Dragons, because Nicobobinus can do anything. My favorite character is the Golden man, because it is funny that a gold statue walks, talks, and has servents.

This book is a great one for any young, or old person who is looking for a wonderful, and adventurous story. I read this book a long time ago and couldn't help but look it up to see if there were more readers who felt the same way about it.It is about a young boy and girl who go on a long journey to find dragons blood.They have a very close call many times, but they finaly find it and continue on their journey safely.I can't wait to read it again.

Nicobobinus is the story of a young boy and his best friend who start out on a journey to the Land of the Dragons. When things don't go exactly as planned the pair find themselves in for more then what they bargined for. Join Nicobobinus and his best friend Rosie as they battle evil monks, sail on a mysterious black ship. You'll find yourself feeling like a child again. This book has the power to touch your soul and heart like no other book can. You won't be able to put it down. Nicobobinus isn't just a tale for children but, also adults. Terry Jones adds his wonderful sense of humor and blends it with fantasy and wonder. If you read Nicobobinus, by Terry Jones I promise you'll love it!

As a child, No Baths for Tabitha was my favorite book to read at daycare. As I got older, I remembered the book but not the title. I finally asked one of my friends from daycare about the book and she quickly told me the name. I remembered it so vividly!! Well, the search for the book began and they were very scarce and when I could find one, it was very expensive. I had resigned myself to the fact that I would never own the book. I got pregnant with a little girl back in 2006. Well of course my best friend from daycare was at the shower and I opened her gift and it was her treasured No Baths for Tabitha book!! It made me break down in tears!! I can't wait to read it to my now 9 month old daughter when she gets older. We both will treasure it forever!!

No Bath for Tabitha is a book that every kid can relate to. As a child I loved to read this book because I could relate to Tabitha. I feel that any child would feel the same way.

I bought this book from a school book sale when I was a kid. (I'm 25 now) I was so happy because it was the first book I bought and I loved it! I was disappointed when my mother told me she had thrown it away a few years back. I would love to be able to find this book again to read to my students AND children. Stresses the importance of taking a bath AND listenting to your mother.

I remember buying this book at a book fair when I was a little girl. I saved my money to go to this book fair at my school. So not only was this soon to be my favorite book... but the "first thing I bought with MY money".. It was my favorite book. I still remember the pictures and everything. Well, my mother threw it out one weekend while cleaning out our "JUNK" and I was so upset because I really loved that book. Well now I am 28 and I have been searching high and low for 5 years for this book. I have checked here a few times and never saw it, BUT TODAY.. I found it and I am so excited I can barely stand it. I can't wait to read it to my little girl.

My daughter remembers this book as the first book she read by herself. I remember it as a funny, enjoyable story, one with a not-so-hidden message for kids who hate to take baths.

Highly recommended. The simple language and short chapters made it easy to squeeze into my schedule, but I still found it packed with vital info.

This book is amazing. I saw it featured on CBS Sunday Morning and realized that this book probably had the answers to questions that I didnt know where to look for..and lo and behold..It did!
It forced me to take a look at issues I have been procastinating since becoming a parent 4 years ago. The book is VERY user friendly. It takes complex issues such as College saving, choosing guardians and summarily describes various options and scenarios that puts the legal mumbo jumbo into everyday "mommy brain" language.
I think this book is pratical and a must have for the parent library.

Parent Savvy has been an extremely helpful book for me as I am expecting my second child in just a few weeks. With minimal time on my hands these days I found the information in this book to be clear and concise...it was extremely easy to read and a great book to have on hand as a resource for questions that come up on a daily basis. The book was particularly helpful answering the financial questions that both my husband and I have regarding our childrens' future. I am happy to have found this parenting book to add to my collection I know that I will continue to use it as a reference in years to come.

This book gives sound, realistic advice to parents of young children who are trying to navigate life with a "new" family. Finances were hard before kids, but this book helps guide parents to the right choices after having kids.
The chapter on the laws dealing with nursing in public and in the work environment is very important as more moms are choosing to nurse for longer periods of time.
There are many baby books out there, but none that cover these real world issues with ease and authority.

This book answers all of the questions you were afraid to ask - or didn't know who to ask - with easy, practical advice. Just when I thought I couldn't read another book about spit-up, sleep deprivation, and the wonders of parenthood - this book came along with its sincerity, honesty, practicality - and what you REALLY need to know when you are expecting... even if it isn't your first baby!

"Patience of a Saint" is a typical Greeley story. It contains some excellent images and metaphors of the Catholic Church, some good mystery, some sex, and some violence. It fits Greeley's perfect equation of what to include in a sell-able story. But even with all the expected story parts, it remains one of his better stories, delving into a person's growth as an adult. It is reminiscent of the Biblical story of Saint Paul's conversion, set in modern-day Chicago, with some contemporary images thrown together to show us what Paul may have gone through if he had lived in our time. An interesting idea, a good read, and if you take the time, a thought-provoking way to approach the Bible story as well as middle age.

Greeley is best when he is describing parish life in Chicago. Of his parish novels this story of a newspaper columnist's midlife crisis/spiritual rebirth is the best for my money.

I originally picked up this book because it was a mystery but was captured by this interesting story about a man who makes major positive changes in his life, much to the chagrin and disbelief of his own family. It was upon reading this book that I became an ardent fan of Greeley, his alter ego, Father Blackie and of course all of his wonderful characters (especially if they have a touch of the "fey" or belong to his extended Chicago Irish Catholic family). I have read almost all of Greeley's novels and always look forward to the next one. What a treasure he is and how deeply he has touched my life.

This is a wonderful book. The author suggests wonderful possibilities of grace and love for our lives. It is a book that restores faith and replenishes the soul. Oh, and it's a great love story. Not your typical boy meets girl, boy loses girl, boy gets girl back; this is a wonderful tale about a man who discovers the true depth and meaning of his love for his wife--with no small assistance from God. In a "cynical" age this book is a rare, complex, affirmation of true love and grace. This is my favorite Greeley story.

This is the story of Red Kane, a man caught in a dilemma of Love. After twenty years of marriage plagued by misunderstanding and bitter resignation, Red finds himself falling in love with his wife all over again - and at the same time, pursued by an implacable, attractive God.

Redmond P. Kane, a popular Chicago newspaper columnist and Pulitzer prize winner, smokes and drinks too much, neglects his kids, enjoys a mistress, is feared and hated by his colleagues, and has shared nothing but a bed with his wife for much too long. At 53, Red is an unhappy, disgruntled cynic. But soon, all that changes. On a Chicago street corner a speeding car, almost runs him down, and a moment of divine grace - one in which God and Red's green eyed wife are somehow identified with each other - almost knocks him unconscious. An then Red';s real troubles begin. They start with evil- plan old fashioned wickedness in the person of aging politico Harv Gunther. Red has come up with evidence that links Gunther to the disappearance of a newsman 20 years earlier and the recent murder of a teenage girl, but proving it can cost Kane his career. He's almost ready to close his files, go out for a drink and forget it all. Yet since his brush with death Red finds himself inexorably drawn down the path of saintliness and driven to always do the right thing. Being a good husband to his wife Eileen is at the top of Red's list. Without realizing it, he's whistling "You're Irish and You're beautiful and dreaming of going home, taking her in his arms, and making up for all the sins of omission accumulated over 20 years of their on-again, off-again marriage. But what happens when he does? Beautiful Irish Eileen think's he's having a breakdown, just as his newsroom co-workers are sure he's finally gone over the edge. Soon, a psychiatrist is trying to have him committed. God has turned Red's whole existence upside down. Must he choose between his wife and his god? Or have they joined in a plot to try the patience of a saint. As Red probes the depths of his new emotions and renewed commitments with the help of Msgr Blackie Ryan, he also digs into the dirty business of Harve Gunther and in the process gravely endangers the lives of everyone he loves.

One of the nice things about Beh Affleck's awful movie was it got people interested in this subject, and a some good books were written for those people to read. Better entertaining than the bomb that they were inspired by.

This one of the better ones. Nicely written. Very informative. Well illustrated both with original art and period photographs. A good read on this subject.

What I liked best about the book were its real-life pictures with facts in the captions. I enjoyed most of the book. My great-grandfather was at Pearl Harbor. I am glad to know now what happened and what went on day by day. It was easy to read in some parts, too. The writing, however, failed to hold my attention after reading only a few pages. Also, the book was about a couple of battles, not just Pearl Harbor. Still, I would recommend this book, especially to someone who wanted to know about our nation's wartime past.

A Fantastic Read

This book is terrific. I really liked the fact that it put the attack in the context of the Second World War. It gives you a good understanding of the conflicts in Europe and the Pacific and helps you to see why the attack was so pivotal. I've never been all that interested in books about war, but this one proved to be engaging and very moving. Susan Wels has done an outstanding job presenting the people and the politics behind this much-discussed event.

Pearl Harbor is a day that our nation will never forget, and this book helps those who weren't there understand why it is imperative to remember. This book draws up a landscape of history that is relevant to the incident, and discusses both prior and after effects of this notorious day.

The book is excellently done, encompassing informative material that allows people to understand many different aspects of the attack, and life at the base, both before and after.

If you enjoy US History, then this book is a wonderful addition to your collection. I keep going back to it to read about different aspects of not just Pearl Harbor, but World War II.

Since I am only 21 years old, it was difficult to grasp the human aspects of such an attack, but this book puts things into perspective.

I will always keep this book, not only as an informative guide, but also as a reminder of America's Darkest Day.

With the recent interest in Pearl Harbor bringing books out of the woodwork, I spent alot of time searching for a comprehensive summary of that "infamous" day. This coffee table book has it all. Stunning photography and wonderful writing. From the start, the forward by Senator Inouye brought tears to my eyes. I've gone over it cover to cover several times and its a treasure!! If you have interest in this important part of our country's history...buy this book!

It is truly a shame that Amazon would continue to allow this "person" to write "reviews" of others' work. This "reviewer" (and I'm using the term very loosely here) simply chooses to slam books by authors that have displeased her for some strange reason. What she writes has nothing to do with the novels in question. In truth, she probably hasn't even read most of them. She writes these "reviews" almost in a form letter format. They are all very similar, and full of the same grammatical mistakes. You would think that after writing so many of them, she would at least learn to spell and use correct grammar, especially since she rants and raves about the bad "editing" she finds in all of the books she slams. She has now taken to writing the stupid rants under the names of established people from the Xenaverse without their knowledge or permission. If she truly believed in her words, she would use her true name online. Instead she hides like the true coward that she is behind the names of established people in the Verse. She also causes other like myself to do the same in the fear that she will choose to use MY name for her rants. Don't worry though. The only good thing coming from these ridiculous rants is that it seems to be uniting authors and their fans in a way that is going to hurt evil reviewer much more than she has ever hurt these authors. More and more people are learning exactly who she REALLY is, and it's only a matter of time before the rest of the Xenaverse and its extensions know as well. Cruise and Stoley know the TRUE Taleweaver did not write the tirade below. They are good people and great authors. You can be confident you are getting your money's worth when you buy their books.

I am the REAL Taleweaver whose real name IS Carolyn,from Canada, and the reviewer who claimed to be me, is not. This person is on a mission to influence sales of certain authors, though I'm not sure she's truly achieving her goal. However, I would like everyone to know that while I am the REAL Taleweaver, I would never embark on such a poison filled campaign. Please ignore such spiteful comments. Buy the book and form your own opinion. I enjoyed the book immensely!

Although Stoley combined four individual stories together into this masterful presentation, and it is rather long, it is an excellent read. This is a cannot put it down until I have finished the last chapter' tale from the opening line right down to the last chapter. Stoley has crafted a delightful offering in this novel, but I feel she should have made it two novels and kept the characters separate, nevertheless, it is an excellent read. With Sidney and Sam the insecurities plaguing the main characters threatens to rupture their relationship when a series of unforeseen events keeps the young pair moving, and eventually finding bliss. With Jae and Linnsey, Stoley has captured the frustration, apprehension, jealeousy and at times unrealistic expectations harbored by her characters, and has written a very nice romantic and delightful work. Romance is not my favorite genre, however this one has me hoping writer Stoley is busy working on the sequels, but this time keep have a sequel for both sets of characters and let the scheming and loving continues. Basically I don't have any criticisms about the wrting, but in my opinion, the publisher just didn't do their responsibility and supply some editing to the book. However, having said that, please don't hold that against this new writer and her delightful novel. Excellent read!

This was a rather lengthy book, but well worth the time to read and for the cost. Well developed characters and situations brought a smile, I love it when you have a little mystery to go along with your classic seduction. It is really nice not to have to wait until the last few pages for the sex scene to materialize. One added bonus was the beautiful cover, which isn't shown here yet. I'm happy to read the better editing in this offering than a couple of the others that I bought at the same time. I predict this will be one of your favorite writers, and will turn out many a wonderful, seductive, loving story. I thought it was better than her Port Of Call, but I enjoyed that one too.

Sydney and Sam, investigators set on the same road pitted against the seedier side of life. Together they were thrown against one of the biggest drug and gun lords of the city.
Can Sydney and Sam get past all the cruelty and betrayal and find their way once again, yes, they deal with the family and life that once tore them apart. Then you meet Jade and Lindsay, two women from very separate lives, thrown together by an unforeseen accident and the book just keeps getting better and better. A little long due to four stories being combined, but good reading, and a great price for the stories. Predict this will be one of the top storytellers in Lesbian lit.

A very inspirational collection of short poems for the soul based on divine biblical teaching. All the poems in this book offer some insight into different situations in our lives and are backed with encouraging words to uplift the soul. Highly recommended read for all..

I enjoyed Toyin's book of poetry. With titles like "The Power of Sin", she captures the reader where they are. This work is excellent for teen readers also, as my daughter willingly read from cover to cover. Toyin kept her attention.

These poems contain valuable words of inspiration, optimism and a clear undestanding of the numerous teachings of the Bible. Toyin definately has a big responsibility to a diverse collection of people to use poetry as a weapon of spiritual healing and development. Her poems definately have an effect that is not only soothing but also encourages us to continue to water our spiritual garden with profitable words. Congratulations!

Toyin Olakanpo refreshes the face of poetry with her spiritually based collection of PoemMeditations. In a world where fax, email and modems have replaced human contact, her poems are nourishment to a famished soul. Her poems ground us and redirect our thoughts back to a holy and heavenly place.

I enjoyed Toyin's book of poetry. With titles like "The Power of Sin", she captures the reader where they are. This work is excellent for teen readers also, as my daughter willingly read from cover to cover. Toyin kept her attention.

To be frank, the Jedi classes offered in the Core Rulebook just aren't that cool. You can be a Guardian (typical butt-kicking Jedi saber-warrior) or a Consular (Princess Leia-ish diplomat type that shuns violence). The two prestige classes (aside from master, which of course is always cool) are interesting, but not that great. Additionally, there's little guidance on how to handle Force Spirits, which you would think is an important Jedi aspect.

Power of the Jedi remedies all of these deficiencies, adding several prestige classes that are both interesting and useful (e.g. the Jedi Healer and Weapon Master), additional light side feats and skills (including Battle Meditation and Cure Disease/Poison), and rules for managing a Jedi campaign and Jedi characters- including Force Spirits. There's also a section on Jedi equipment, including some older Jedi starships and specialized lightsabers (including the dual-phase and great saber), additional species, nasty force-wielding monsters, and a description of Jedi history and famous Jedi. The latter is particularly extensive, and includes descriptions and maps of some famous Jedi sites (e.g. the Chu'unthor).

The volume is hardcover, which largely explains the cost, and includes numerous and excellent illustrations- many of which are actual art instead of just more film captures.

If you are planning on running a Jedi campaign, or even have any light side Jedi players in a non-Force oriented campaign, this supplement is critical. I can't overstate how much depth and material it adds to the Jedi character in this game.

The Power of the Jedi Sourcebook is a full-color, hardcover resource for all things pertaining to the Jedi Order. Continuing from the standard set by the Dark Side Sourcebook, the "PotJ" book combines information and utility with a tasteful arrangement of interior artwork and photos.

Most players will probably be most interested in the selection of new Jedi Prestige Classes, Light Side Force skills, feats, and equipment that the book offers. But there are also sections discussing Jedi history, Jedi traditions, new equipment, and new force-sensitive creatures. There are entries on important characters, important locations, and even advice on how to run a Jedi campaign. And of course, no book on the Jedi would be complete without a discussion of Force Spirits. This is also a section discussing new races, but most of these are also in the newer Ultimate Alien Anthology.

This book has been one of the important resources in my Star Wars campaign. I've really enjoyed using the Prestige Classes. From the Jedi Healer to the powerful Jedi Weapon Master, players now have a much wider range of advancement options open to their characters. In addition many of the force-sensitive characters, creatures, and locations have already popped up in my storyline. I also found the notes on running a Jedi campaign to be very useful, for not only can they guide a GM but they can also aid players on how a Jedi should conduct himself.

However, I do have a few minor complaints. A few of the Light Side force skills, particularly Force Light and Sever Force, seem to be quite powerful. Perhaps this is because they were based on the abilities of comic-book characters, but in any case, it was a wise move that such skills may only be acquired with GM approval. I would have also preferred to see a much more in-depth history section, particularly as it pertains to the Tales of the Jedi storyline. Finally, I felt that the maps for some of the important locations were fairly inadequate.

However, as I noted earlier, these were minor complaints.

Overall, I found this to be an outstanding addition to my Star Wars campaign. I use it often, and it is likely that I will continue to do so for some time to come. Whether you're the GM of a campaign with Jedi in it, or whether you're a player wanting to explore the possibilities of a Jedi character, I'd recommend this book as a solid investment.

The "Power of the Force" book by Wizards of the Coast is one of the most complete indexs of the force put out by either West End Games (the privous owners of the Star Wars RPG franchise) or Wizards to date. It has a number of stats of characters that have made up the esteemed order along with additional jedi powers, feats, equipment and so forth. Another great feature of this book is that it also has stats on such jedi's like Kit Fisto, the Gray Lady, as well as updated stats on Mace Windu.

The book also shows some of the other functions of the Jedi Order and some races also view it. I only wished that it had come out after the Knights of the Old Republic game so that the Jedi Sentinal PrC could've been included but then again, that's just me.

Other than a few minor issues with the rules, Power of the Force is a great book to own and a *MUST* if you play a jedi in any era of Star Wars.

If you have the Core Rulebook, this supplement is a must. It contains lots of info on the jedi and lots of great stuff about the types of jedi you can play with prestige classes and all. Being a Jedi is what Star Wars is made of, so this book is a must if you want your adventure of RPG to be complete.

This is a must have for all Star Wars roleplayers. It has a huge amount of new stuff for playing as a jedi. An EXTREMELY helpful addition.

"Production Fly Tying" is the second book you should have in your library (the first being a good beginners book with a few patterns). "Production Fly Tying" doesn't have many complete patterns in it, and the few that are in the book have to be pieced together from section to section, but it has some of the best tips a tyer could hope for. A.K. Best gives the reader tips he has learned from his years of professional tying. Each tip is extremely helpful. Best seems to focus on tips that make it easier and faster for the tyier to increase production while not skimping on the quality of the fly. Best always has plenty of tips on how to improve the action and use of your flies. This is simply a great book.

This book is good in that it goes in detail the whole way through. The only thing I didn't like about this book was that it didn't tell you how to tie the whole fly. It only shows bits and pieces (how to tie the tail for a deceiver, how to tie a zonker body, etc), but I still recommend the book for the tyer that likes to flip through for reference. If you really want to absorb the information, you should read the book all the way through.

This book is dynamite for the skilled fly tyer as well as the beginner. A K Best shares with you the little twists and turns of fly tying that the others skip over or don't think are important enough to mention. He also shares with you his techniques that will make you not only faster but much more proficient. I highly recommend this publication.

As noted, the title is very misleading; maybe it should have been called "how to tie the most useful flies in your box in the most efficent way".

Like most tyers, I have dozens of books; there's Marinaro, Kauffman, Proper, and on and on, but this one book probably taught me more about how to actually tie than any other book. Best is a production tyer, but the same techniques he uses to tie a hundred dozen of some pattern are just as useful for the fisherman who needs a dozen assorted flies for a weekend trip.

The descriptions are marvelously clear and the photos reveal every detail. This book and a good vise are probably the first two things a beginner should buy.

I had been tying for a few months when I came upon this book. Until that time I had trouble finding sound instruction. The instruction I did receive was usually at club meetings or from the occasional video. This book made it very clear how flies where to be constructed. This advice on tools is very helpful. And the insight on material selection was also extremly helpful. This is one of the best books on fly tying period. Also he has a selection of videos out that are the best I have seen.