Beginners Books

Photoshop CS3 is a very "deep" application, and I think that this book can be an excellent resource for virtually any CS3 user (especially those who classify themselves as intermediate users of Photoshop). The author does not assume that you have already read a user manual or other book. He covers in detail many of the tools in detail that are frequently used to color correct, mask and composite images, and do many other common tasks. "Hints" and "Notes" can be found throughout the book in small green boxes, and I found them very helpful. For example, in Chapter 10, the author explains in a Hint box how to apply sharpening settings from one image to a batch of images in Bridge.

Weinrebe supports his lessons with good screen shots throughout the book. Just a small selection of the tools that he covers very well (in a step-by-step fashion) are the Healing Brush, Lens Correction tool, History Brush, the Bridge and Camera Raw (including a suggested Bridge/Camera Raw Workflow), tinting with a color layer, batch renaming, converting to DNG, creating contact sheets, creating panoramas with Photomerge, and actions.

One of the most interesting parts of the book are the artist interviews. These Q&A sessions with such luminaries as John Paul Caponigro, R. Mac Holbert, Pedro Meyer, Graham Nash, Maggie Taylor and Joyce Tenneson generally run from about 4-7 pages and include fantastic imagery and insight about the artists' background, their art, what motivates them, and how they approach and use various technologies. I believe that this series of essays could easily be a very strong coffee table book on their own. They are a really special.

I also like the Chapter Reviews questions and Exercises at the end of each chapter, which can definitely help people to learn more about the Photoshop techniques that were covered in the chapter. Having all the exercise files on a CD in the book is also a nice feature. Also, it really helps that Weinrebe is a professional photographer who has been preparing files for clients for years. His work really shines throughout the book.

As a long time film photographer making the move to digital this book was a life saver. The step by step approach took the mystery out of photoshop.
The language was clear and the examples relevant.

The development of pigments by chemists changed the art of painting in the Renaissance. The development of film sensitivity changed the art of movie making in the 20th century. How will Photoshop and other image processing software change the art of photography?

This book provides instruction in the use of Photoshop, in an unorthodox manner. Most Photoshop books are organized along workflow lines, although a few work their way through each of the Photoshop tools and menus in order. Weinrebe follow his own order, dealing with light and shadow, curves, black and white processing, color tools and so forth before dealing with the tools used when first bringing images into Photoshop. Often a chapter introduces important techniques not related to the main one, as in the author's discussion of the use of the history brush in the chapter on curves. The author recognizes his approach is unusual, and suggests that readers go through the chapters in the order the reader needs.

The chapters include practical exercises that use images provided on an included CD.

The book recognizes the version 4.1 update to Adobe Bridge which is a component of Photoshop CS3, although I expect that the update was made available at too late a date for the author to do much exploration of its potential. (There has been a 4.2 update, but the changes seem to have improved code, without adding tools.) How else can one explain the author's dismissal of the new sharpening facility that allows for input sharpening, which is different from output sharpening?

Besides the instruction on using Photoshop, each chapter concludes with an interview with a famous photographer. Most of these photographers seem to specialize in montage, that is, the creation of pictures by combining images.

My biggest question was what happened to "the Art of Photography" mentioned in the title? Nothing in the material on technique goes further than to describe what controls and sliders create what effects on an image. No advice is presented in how to use Photoshop to create a picture that is more "artful" (whatever that means). The interviews are interesting but they don't include any information on how the artists used Photoshop to make their pictures more artful. I suspect that even Rafael received some instruction from his teachers on how to use the new pigments beyond how to apply them to canvas. Certainly, a few books on Photoshop have covered this terrain. I particularly found Rob Sheppard's "Outdoor Photographer Landscape and Nature Photography with Photoshop CS2" to be useful.

I also have some small complaints about the book. The text always appeared to be one or two pages behind the related illustrations, leading to a lot of page flipping. Some instructional areas seemed to scant the tools being discussed. For example, the chapter on Adobe Bridge mentions how customizable Bridge is, but neglected to provide any details in how to do this.

Still, a photographer looking for an introduction to Photoshop will be able to get started with this book. On the other hand, those looking for a more detailed introduction might want to look at a favorite of mine, "Photoshop Artistry: For Photographers Using Photoshop CS2 and Beyond" by Barry Haynes. It doesn't cover all the changes made to Photoshop in its later versions, but it will provide an understanding of the software that may even include a little bit about injecting the artful into one's images.

the book is well worth the cost: it is well organized and presents all of the capabilities of Photoshop in a pseudo-textbook fashion that are easily understood. At the end of each of the 12 chapters, the author presents a review: questions that the reader should be able to answer and exercises covering the CS3 capabilities that had been explained in that specific chapter. Also, the author includes interviews with 12 noted creative photographers such as Maggie Taylor and Lois Greenfield.

Photoshop is incredibly feature-rich software, and frequently perceived as overwhelming. Weinrebe breaks it down into easily understandable bits while still providing useful tips for very experienced users.

And the interviews with renowned photographers add a unique element, opening - at least a little a bit - a window on their varying perspectives and workflows.

Well done. This book is a valuable addition to every photographer's reference library.

This book is simply a treasure. The story is about a boy and his bear and their blankie, who have an adventure on a dark, stormy night when they help their forest friends build a storm shelter. The rhyming text is very smooth and soothing...it actually slows down my 16-month old and 4 year old! And the illustrations are without a doubt BEAUTIFUL!! This book is requested every night and I'm more than glad to narrate!

I must add my voice to the chorus here - this is a wonderful book and one that my children have come to love! It is a ferquent bedtime request and the rhyming words and engaging artwork do their relaxing magic. We love it!

The illustrations and storyline are captivating. My children ages 2 & 3 can't get enough of this one. I don't even mind reading this over and over again! We own a large childrens library and this is at the top of our "favorites list".

The Adventure on Klickitat Island by Hillary Hippely and illustrated by Barbara Upton is a great example of collaborative story telling and fine artwork. The story is about a small boy and his teddy bear who wake up in the middle of the night in the midst of a thunderstorm. They are concerned about the animals on Klickitat Island and set off to help them, accompanied by the boy's faithful "blankie".

The story/poem has a wonderful rhythm, but it is the exceptional artwork that sets this book apart from many others. The artwork could only be called sumptuous, with multiple themes interleaved from page to page. It is a visual experience where adults easily will find continuous enjoyment and a story that will have the average child both enthralled and calmed before bedtime.

This should be a must for your child!

When I was a little boy, my big sister gave me an exquisitely illustrated book about a mother bunny who was called upon to deliver a special Easter gift to a dying child living in a remote mountain cabin.

I received the book about 50 years ago, and to this day I vividly recall the highly detailed illustrations and, because of them, I recall the gist of the book as well. I loved that book. And I found myself reading it once in a while until I was nearing my teens. It was just a beautiful book with a beautiful message about courage, altruism, and the responsibility we humans need to have for one another.

I kept the book, and passed it on to my little daughter. She, in turn, has read it repeatedly to my grandchildren.

Barbara Upton has the artistic genius needed to make a book into an heirloom. I don't know that Klickitat will rise to that level, but it might, because the book is very attractive and highly readable. If it fails to become a family treasure, it would be only because the language in the poem would not appeal to children beyond maybe 7 or so (my youngest grandchildren are 8, and they object to the word "blankie" in the poem, for example.) I think a book earns a special place in a person's heart when the book's message says something to "kids" of all ages, in language that does not turn off older children.

I hope a quality book publisher hires Upton to illustrate a real book, with a story line that will appeal both to tykes who can't yet read, and to kids who learned to read years ago, yet pick up the book from time to time simply because its message is still relevant, the language is not obviously geared to toddlers, and the illustrations are appealing unto themselves. All these elements make a mere book into a family treasure.

As I said, Upton has the gift to produce works of art that children will want to carry into their adult lives. I think Klickitat will pass down for a few generations. And I think competent book publishers will recognize Upton's genius for beautiful art, and turn her loose on a big project like my treasured Easter story. Let's hope so, anyway.

If they do, I'll be one of the first in line to buy it.

Glenn Troester, Editor & Publisher Meeker Herald & Rangely Times Meeker Colorado

All Aboard Reading (Station Stop 1) Dick and Jane - Go Away, Spot

REMEMBER BEING IN GRAMMER SCHOOL IN THE 60'S? THESE BOOKS TAKE YOU BACK TO YOUR CHILDHOOD. I HAD MY GRANDDAUGHTER (5 YEARS OLD) READ THIS BOOK WITH ME; AND SHE LOVED IT!!! I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS TO ALL BEGINNING READERS.

The book was in good condition; my 4 yr old enjoys it and can read most of the words.

I learned how to read from the "Dick & Jane" books....early 1960's They are fun to read. This is why I purchased this book and other "Dick & Jane" books for my son. I just received the book(s) in the mail two days ago. My son has picked up on the words and stories very quickly. His confidence has built up in the last two days...he enjoys reading these books. He will be reading these books all summer long. When he starts Kindergarten in September, i'm sure his school teacher will be impressed. BRING THESE BOOKS BACK INTO THE SCHOOLS!

I grew up with the great adventures of DICK and JANE. I bought this for my daughter for Christmas. She is in Kindergarten and knows a great deal of sight words. She is capable of reading this on her own, and she absolutely loves it.
I too am a teacher, and I feel that the basic reading skills that Dick and Jane teach will help all children to become better readers.

The stories in "Go Away, Spot" are not included in "Storybook Treasury of Dick and Jane and Friends," until some other books in this series. These books have been great for my daughter learning how to read. I thought she would find the stories to be boring because of the controlled vocabulary (stories repeat the same few words over and over), but the illustrations keep her motivated to read the story. These books have been a great confidence builder. Reading these books has helped her develp an identity of being a reader.

Once again, an Angelina winner! My granddaughter's favorite character, after Angelina herself, is Alice so she is delighted to find a whole book about just the two of them. As usual, a small crisis (a hiccup the Aussies would call it) and then as usual, a happy ending. Loud applause from a delighted child and her grandmother.

Don't pay $45 dollars for this new book with character doll. I was told it was discontinued by a local book store today, 12/7. I went to two other stores and found 1 Angelina and Alice with the character doll. There were a couple Angelina Ballerinas left too. It only cost me $27.95. Shame on the book store listed on this website charging $45! Check your bookstores they are going fast.

This is a wonderful book and we have enjoyed it very much. I have checked it out of the library repeatedly. So I very much wanted the book with the doll to give to my daughter for Christmas. Thankfully, I didn't give up today!

beautifully illustrated, heartwarming childrens stories. Even though the Angelina stories are geared towards girls, my little boy, at 8, enjoyed these as well, especially when mom read to him. These are good stories to read to your child at bedtime.

The artwork is detailed and delightful to look at-you'll see new things each time you look, and children love that that every scene is filled with many little mice.

This Angelina story deals with how it feels when we are sometimes left out, bullied, or when a "best friend" chooses to play with other children. Each book is filled with wonderful life lessons told in a gentle, non preachy way.

I highly recommend this series for any child.
5 stars!

Whoa, has Amazon got the age range wrong here. I think some teenage girls might even enjoy this story. Certainly my children did -- 3 and 5 years of age.

"Angelina and Alice" is a lovely story about friendship and how even the best of friendships can hit a bump or two along the road. In this tale Angelina is made fun of because she can't do a decent handstand. The older girls hurt her feelings by laughing at her efforts on the playground, but what really makes her sad is when Alice joins the other girls in making fun of her.

We don't know what thoughts Alice has, but soon she repents her harsh actions and is back to help Angelina as she practices and practices to get the handstand just right. And when the school puts on a show at the Village Festival even the older girls have to give a hand to the great performance of Angelina and Alice.

Five Stars. A good read-aloud and a fine story of friendship. I particularly like the fact that importance of practicing is emphasized. And far from being a book for preschoolers, I think this is a book for 5 year olds on up. In fact, even a mommy can enjoy it.

That's exactly what this book is. Cute. The illustrations are absolutely beautiful, and the story is enjoyable. Angelina and Alice are both mice. One day they meet each other and become friends because they both like the same things. When other kids (mice) at school begin making fun of Angelina, Alice joins in. Angelina is left with no friends, and no partner in gym. I won't tell you what happens in the end. You'll have to find out for yourself.

I recommend this book to children and adults alike.

I am only a little over half way through this book and I have had more inspiration in the last few days than I have in years.

I have read several books on writing and public speaking but this one helped me to do the most important thing, take action. Not just by telling you to take action but by giving you a nudge in the right direction. I recommend this to anyone weather or not they want to be a writer, it will help improve your thought process.

I'm finally giving my 1985 copy to a teenage friend. She'll like the more colorful and inviting cover. I'm also curious as to what could be better in the revised edition! This book and "The Right to Write" by Julia Cameron come to mind every time someone tells me they want to write. Both of these books speak to making dreams come true, no matter what age you are.

I didn't want to finish this book -- it was so good, I didn't want it to end. I will definitely be reading this book again and again. If you're new to writing, this book is an absolute must-have. Possibly the only one you'll ever need outside of reference material. If you're trying to decide on which book to purchase -- look no further -- this is the one. If you're thinking of pursuing writing for pleasure or eventual publishing, you should read this book -- it will inspire and free you, and give you a whole new outlook about writing.

This is a great book for the beginning writer because it is easy and fun to read and covers the important topics. The author, Roberta Jean Bryant, hosts writing seminars and this experience produced this fine how-to book. This book would make a great companion to take on a long airplane flight. It's about 200 pages long.

Anybody Can Write covers many subjects covered by other authors of this how-to-write genre: philosophical, psychological, and practical writing tips. At times it seems to gloss over certain topics without going too deep. But at all times topics are presented with a voice that shows she really cares about you developing your writing skills -- and perhaps the writing habit.

The book is broken up into many small chapters (24) and most end with a set of fun writing exercises. These exercises were well chosen and avoided the crazy ones I've seen in other books. Hers are creative but not stupid.

What I liked most of all was her pulling away the shade cloth on the issue of reading: Reading is (inner-world) passive, writing is (outer-world) active. She shines the light of reality on this whole issue of taking active action to your writing. Only putting words on paper is active. All else is a passive action. This includes reading, researching, etc.

There were several other areas that I enjoyed and they included: her daily writing habits, her definition of writing, her view of Escape Writing.

First, her favorite definition of writing is "A writer is someone who wrote this morning." I don't believe this is original with the author. Nevertheless it becomes the foundation she uses to construct her writing recommendations. Second, Escape Writing should replace Escape Reading. In Escape Reading you find books that fill your vicarious motivations and let you experience new worlds and perhaps escape from this one. Well, this takes you away from writing.

Roberta Jean Bryant recommends that you replace this awful escape reading by getting a life and doing Escape Writing. In Escape Writing you would be writing about things that you find enjoyable and not worry about getting it published or any other practical, monetary motivations. This Escape Writing then develops your talents. An example would be writing material for a possible memoir -- that only your family would be interested in. Or, writing letters to imaginary people or writing a dialog between objects (your paper and pen, you left/right brain, etc.).

The large benefits in this Escape Writing are: developing your writing skills, and developing a self-understanding and an honesty in your writing: baring all.

The book covers more of the philosophy and time-management issues of writing. I does not cover the technical details of how to write a novel, short-story, or non-fiction article or book.

The book's topics are easy to read and include exercises to help burn them in to your brain. The book tends to gloss over certain topics too quickly. It's a kind book and has a soft edge -- compared to a Natalie Goldberg book, which are also terrific but for different reasons. A book like Natalie Goldberg's "Writing Down the Bones" would tell you how to develop great writing habits then tell you all the embarassing details of her personal life (truly interesting). This book just gives you the instructions and the philosophy behind it in a gentle, kind way -- without baring the life of the author. This is not a Mr. Rogers type of book, but a gentle, kind, drill-sergeant Momma that pushes you along the easier path to develop your writing.

John Dunbar
Sugar Land, TX

This is a great book for the invidivual that is terrified of writing but has always wanted to. My mother bought this for me years ago and I take it out and read it every once in awhile to get back into the groove of writing. I never tire of it. I would love to see a workbook or an additional book written by this author.

My daughters have found the software very easy to navigate. Along with being almost endlessly entertaining, it gives them a good understanding of how the mouse and keyboard interact with the computer. This story, with all the interactive pieces on each page, is by far the best computer game we have used, and we have quite a few!It has also held up over time - my almost 6 year old has been playing with it since her third birthday. I am online now looking for the other titles! The designers clearly very carefully considered the attention span and the comprehension of the target age group.

As Arthur and D.W. race around town reading words, your little reader learns too. D.W.'s ten words appear in the pictures, creating an "I Spy" atmosphere where beginning readers can locate and read a few simple words. Lots of fun, great pictures, and a cute story.

This book is awesome!! Funny too. The reason i think it is funny is because the older brother puts his younger sister to the test on reading and he thinks she cant do it because she is younger. But then she proves him wrong and reads 10 words. And the deal was if she read 10 words he would buy her an ice cream cone. And she did so he bought her one. In the end it turns out the younger one can read and seems more smarter than the older one!

In this book Arthur and his sister D.W. have a reading contest to see if she could really read. So D.W. could read after all and Arthur ended up taking back what he said about her. He said she couldn't read but he didn't know she could.

In this tale Arthur tells his sister if she can read ten words he will buy her ice cream. Ah! A challenge, what sibling could resist, certainly not D.W. They set off to town and D.W. wins the bet to the surprise of Author; and has a little fun at the end of the story with her brother.
Just a cute little tale about the fun of words and reading, and the joy of sharing with your brother or sister.
Shirley Johnson

I think it is everyone's hope when purchasing an introductory book, that it will not only serve as a handy reference for new and unfamiliar topics, but will also work as a framework within which your own curiosities gain direction and purpose. "Backyard Stargazer" achieves this impressively.

It is rare to find an introductory text that covers a sufficient range of topics at the appropriate level of detail. The author must constantly walk a fine line between over-generalizing and providing too many details to properly digest the key messages in the text. Again, "Stargazer" impresses with a well thought-out flow of information that covers topics from the best times to see Mars to qualifying the purchase of optics. To top it off, key information is summarized in tables at the back of the book for quick reference, so it is quite easy, for instance, to find where the nearest and soonest eclipse is relative to your location - without having to thumb through the entire book looking for it.

The icing on the cake is the professional, aesthetically pleasing manner in which the presentation is managed. This book far exceeded my expectations, and it will continue to be an oft-consulted resource as I pursue my new hobby.

My highest recommendations.

If you have ever looked to the skies at night and wanted to know more this is the book to start with. It answers most of the questions easily and educates in a fascinating style. Regardless if you have a Telescope or night.

Read this and you will be able to sound like an expert next time you are out with your friends peering into the night sky!

Nelson Murdoch
01-08

I bought this book after recieving my first telescope as a gift. I had no clue what I was doing with it. This book taught me to start with the basics. It includes 'assignments' that really help get you some experience. I deffinatley recommend it!

Pat Price's book, the Backyard Stargazer may be intended for the absolute beginner, but it never once talks down to the reader. Price's lively provocative narrative inspires and informs. Plus for someone with some knowlege of the night sky, it is a welcome guide to putting it all together and making a game plan for getting serious about astronomy. I love the way the information is organized as Price takes us on a journey, giving us some historical information, then introducing us to our own solar system, the moon and the planets, stuff you can do in your own backyard without a telescope, then venturing out into deep space where all sorts of wonders await. What's really great about this book is that Price makes it seem all so accessible and takes some of the mystery out of what it takes to get to know the night sky. The book is packed with information and tons of facts; how to start observing the planets and the moon; what you can do with a pair of good binoculars (which is a lot!!); tips on what to look for in a telescope; whether or not you need to get a telescope, what's out there to see in deep space; plus wonderful sky charts and gorgeous photographs. After her introduction, Price dives right in and gives us observing projects in almost every chapter. The book is never too technical but is always entertaining and informative and because it's easy to read it never bogs down. I would think this book would appeal to all ages and if you're thinking of getting started in astronomy, whether you are an absolute beginner or have had a casual interest in astronomy all your life, this is the book for you!!

As a late-comer to amateur astronomy, over the past three months I've been reading all the "recommended" beginner books for the hobby. After finishing five others, I stumbled across this book. If I had it to do all over again, "The Backyard Stargazer: An Absolute Beginner's Guide to Skywatching With and Without a Telescope," by Pat Price, is the book that I would have read FIRST--before attempting to tackle some of the other, more comprehensive astronomy "starter" pubs. In my view, this book contains everything a good first read on a subject should contain: an easy-to-comprehend discussion; easy-to-understand charts and diagrams; and absolutely beautiful photographs and illustrations. This book conveys all of the astronomy beginner "basics" using a friendly, conversational writing style. As with a gripping novel, I became eager to continue reading it all the way to the end. At less than 150 pages and fully packed with photos, I finished it in a little over a day(including copious notes). And you don't need to be taking up amateur astronomy to read this book. It is an excellent primer for anyone who wants to know more about the stars, planets, our sun, comets, eclipses, binoculars, telescopes, and astrophotography. This book tells you how and why "sky things" work, and includes star charts ("Sky Maps") to help you navigate the night sky. The appendices provide a wealth of information regarding online resources and future significant astronomical events. This book has earned my highest recommendation: BUY IT--read it--then tell a friend about it (I will.)

This is a fun rhyming book that even toddlers can remember the words to. This was the first book my daughter was able to read on her own. It is a cute story that even grown-ups will love!

This is a great book for fans of Sesame Street, especially those just learning to read with familiar faces, and a fun story. My two and a half year old son adores this book. He'd ask to it read every day for quite a while. The rhyming is great, the Sesame Street characters are very recognizable and it focuses on Cookie Monster, my son's new favorite monster. While we haven't used it to help learn to read I think the repetition will be good for beginning readers and the story has a happy ending.

The story is simple and the short upbeat rhymes are really well written and though repetitive, not at all annoying. My 3.5 yo son asked it be read six times straight when he first heard it and I happily obliged. Most books are too dull for the parent to read for the sixth time in one sitting. My 2 yo loves it too!!

This is a wonderful book. Not only does it feature characters that my two-year old daughter is already familiar with, but she loves the story and even feels bad for Cookie Monster when it appears that he will never get a cookie for himself. The illustration is wonderful and lively, and the text is large and easy to follow. The is a great beginner book for children.

My daughter and I love this book (since about 18 months). The rhyming pattern is wonderful, the pictures are exciting, all in all, a great book. We like to try and find all the different characters on the page and see what they're doing. The ending is also a pleaser. It's a great transition book from picture books to short strories with a plot This is one of the best Early Step into Reading books.

I'VE BEEN BLESSED WITH SEVERAL BOOKS, WRITINGS, ARTICLES AUDIO & VIDEO MATERIAL RELATED TO THE LAW OF ATTRACTION AND ABUNDANCE. This Book is a must have by all means.

Funny, easy to read, USEFUL, filled with deep insights.
If you're Looking for an 101 class on manifestation and abundance... THIS YOUR BOOK.

I'm looking forward on reading melody's next book.

Eduardo Meneses

This is a wonderful book. It's simple, easy to read and fun. I highly recommend it to everyone. Stephanie Brannett

It made me want to grab a pencil and paper and do a number of the exercises!!!

In fact--I just did the "Give Your Cells A Pep Talk" exercise and it felt great! I am VERY excited about making friends with my body again--and the possibility of getting a lot of relief (if not an actual cure) from the chronic health problem that I suffer from!!

While reading this book-warmth and friendliness just jump off the page. Plus the book is very interesting--so much so that I had a hard time putting it down! It's also not a book that's going to confuse you--it's very clear.

It's like reading a letter from a dear friend. And I don't know too many books that I can say that about!!

I didn't want it to end!!!

I've done a good bit of reading lately on the Law-of-Attraction--and this is certainly the best book for beginners that I have ever read!!!

Actually even if you've been at this LOA thing for a while--this book could still be valuable to you--there were a number of exercises in it that I had never heard of before!

This is a must read if you are into the Law of Attraction. Melody Larson makes it easy to read and understand and the whole book was wonderfully written. I enjoyed reading this book and others will to. I give it.
A+++++

What I love about this book is it hits the "real" button for people ready to truly attract what they desire. Even though it focuses on abundance, the overall message can be applied to anything in our lives. There are so many people right now talking about "how" the process of attraction works, but no one can talk you through it. The only way to move into mastery is to take the beginning and middle steps of true internal action.

With so many practical and simple exercises readers can apply to their own life, those that take the time to practice and develop the connection to manage their energy and focus will find all aspects of their life improving.

Yes, true creating doesn't require physical action, but all creating requires mental discipline and The Beginner's Guide To Abundance offers many opportunities to begin to develop the mental muscles that are required on the road to mastery.

This book will put you well on the road to true abundance which is so much more than just money!

Jill Bertelli
venusfactor.com

You couldn't want more in a book than this little number by Patricia Bage for clarity of method and technique, simple illustrations and nice projects to finish. You will get a true sampling of stitches including 10 techniques in drawn thread alone, 12 in embroidery, how to bead and 4 really pretty samplers to incorporate and learn the techniques through and through. I love that she shows each of the 4 samplers in 2 different color schemes. This allows you to see the potential of personal design that so inspire as to sit right down and begin to stitch. She has included a comprehensive list of fabrics, threads and supplies with photographs of everything that are very close-up and detailed and leave nothing to guess at. You can try your hand at one type of stitching or become truly an expert by finishing one or more of the samplers. What a great find!

This book is so much more than it seems. It's a treasure, the images are so neat and beautiful, widely displayed across the page. The tutorials are excellent! Step by step instructions with pictures and graphs...
It has information on materials, important considerations before stitching, tutorials on the techniques, plus four beautiful projects shown in different color schemes and finishes... Best needlework book I own.

Wonderful book detailing easy step by step instructions for learning drawn thread emboidery. Great pictures and diagrams. Would recommend this book to anyone wanting to recreate this form of needle art.

This book is a must for anyone who wants to learn drawn thread. It is easy to use and has some BEAUTIFUL patterns. Definitely worth the money.

This book is a must have for anyone wanting to learn or improve their drawn thread stitching! The author has used clear diagrams and beautiful patterns to demonstrate the different stitch types in this style of needlework. A Must Have!