Studios Books

contains designs for: 5 different glory holes,10 dif. melting furnaces,4 styles of annealers and slumpers, pipe heater,electric hot cane pick up, electric garage, bit box, and a hanger box. also contains information on firing , gas safety systems , burner heads, and mixers. this is a must for people who haven't had the opportunity to have there hands held at ritzy art academies.

p.s. it also contains interesting tidbits on ceramic core vessel making!!!

As an avid movie fan, and having grown up in the 1950's, I was fortunate to have seen films made in the original 3 strip Technicolor process; truly the "Golden Age" of lavish Technicolor produtions. This book is a tremendous guide to the developing process of adding color to motion and sound in the movies; any film fan will enjoy this book greatly.

My 3.5 year old has loved jigsaw puzzles since she was 1 - she can now easily do a 100 pc puzzle. So the next step for her was Sudoku which she watches me do. Loving stickers, this is a perfect match for her - puzzles+ stickers. I have to help her w/ the first 1 or 2 placements, but then she usu finishes the puzzle. I've bought more to help hone her skills

Emily Haft Bloom has written a concise primer for Jewish families and others, who wish to learn about Jewish customs, rituals, major holidays, and the origins of the Jewish faith. Ms. Bloom also has included easy-to-follow recipes for traditional dishes.
This is a welcome and well-researched guide to good Jewish living.

Ed Sultan

Hubbard has created a journey and gift for all of us (not just his grandchildren) which is not to be missed !! If you have traveled his photography will let you revisit places and see into the souls of the people you probably overlooked !!! Hubbard's works are brilliant -his lens captures the essense of each man -woman & child - they show love- compassion-understanding and respect for each subject - THANK YOU Ethan Hubbard - you humble me and make me want to see the REAL world we share!!!! The perfect gift and buy one for yourself!!!!!

"Grant Wood's (1891-1942) paintings epitomized the Regionalist movement and attracted an immense popular audience. This book, published as the catalog for the traveling exhibit which premiered at the Davenport Museum of Art in Iowa (1995), is richly illustrated with some sixty of Wood's paintings and preparatory studies. The text examines Modernist influences on the artist, specifically in relation to his abstract design principles and the lasting influence of Neo-Impressionism on his painting.

"By Brady Roberts, James M. Dennis, James Hornes, and Helen Mar Parkin, Davenport Museum of Art. 128 pages, 60 full-color reproductions, 27 black-and-white illustrations, size: 11 x 9". Smythe-sewn paperbound book. ISBN: 0-87654-485-5."--© Pomegranate

For an in-depth survey of Grant Wood's works, choose GRANT WOOD'S STUDIO: BIRTHPLACE OF AMERICAN GOTHIC. Numerous contributors enhance details on both his better-known and lesser-known works, enhancing some 98 color photos with a historic background pinpointing his success as a painter and designer. The object here is two-fold: to gather and contrast both well known and more obscure works for a fuller representation of his talents, and to capture his intentions and achievements: a successful catalog of his works results, recommended for any serious Grant Woods collection or college-level art library.

This book is true to its title. It is a history of architecture, but first of all it is visual. The full-page illustrative examples explain the concepts and terminology of architecture. Want to know what a flying buttress is, a picture tells a thousand words. Years ago I saw this book in a library and have been searching to buy it ever since. Now it's been republished at a rather high price for a large format paperback.

I just ordered this BOOK, but I've seen this episode on TV. I am an adult who is just enthralled with this television series. I love the character development, the interaction, the principles and values of all who are portrayed in this animated series. These kids are really great. They are loyal and caring with each other as well as tenacious. They never give up on their friends and usually figure out what needs to be done to help and they do it. Oftentimes, they are put into uncomfortable and difficult situations, but they always seem to muster the courage to do what needs to be done. I truly enjoy this show, as I know I will enjoy this book. This episode is about the OLD JUNGLE GYM which is so much a part of their lives. This shows their determination to save what they feel is very important to them, their childhood and wellbeing. It is truly a well-written show and each character is so great. Mikey Blumberg, Gretchen Grundler, T.J. Detweiler, Vince Lasalle, Gus, "Ashley Spinelli", Ms. Grotke, Principal Prickly and Muriel Finster as well as others (the diggers, upside down girl, King Bob etc., ) all show us the true nature of people and how they behave (especially the snitch Randall). I am sure we all know kids and people at school or somewhere in our lives who are exactly like these characters and they never seem to disappoint. We also learn a great deal about them. We know Gretchen is a great "brain" (wins science fairs), but then she feels she is lacking in her physical prowess so she wants to be great at something, like an athlete and she becomes a pro with the YO-Yo. Mikey loves to write poetry, but when he sings it is Robert Goulet's voice that we hear. We also see Mikey team up with the tough Spinelli when they dance so beautifully together in another episode. Vince is the athlete of the group and Gus the weak guy who needs help, which always seem to come from this cohesive group who cares about their friends. T.J. Detweiler is savvy and usually the one who gets everyone out of trouble, but when he is in trouble, the group finds a way to rescue him. This is really a great show and I hope that they publish some more books of theirs soon. Thanks for listening, K from Astoria (a parent of a teen, and a Mom who really likes this "kids?" show!) thanks Disney

The Great Lakes have proven every bit as dangerous as the Atlantic or Pacific Oceans. The storms that roar across the Lakes are fearsome beasts that have sealed the fate of many a vessel plying the "Inland Seas." This absorbing 2006 title brings together 24 accounts of fateful voyages made by freighters, tankers and tugboats.

The voyages related in this book span almost a hundred years from 1898 to 1990. They run the gamut from explosions to groundings to on-board fires to collisions to founderings. In many cases human error was responsible but more often it was mother nature taking its pound of flesh.

The book's most fascinating - and macabre - story tells of the December 1942 trip wherein the tug 'Admiral' was towing the tanker barge 'Cleveco' from Toledo to Cleveland. Caught in a quick-developing, blinding storm, the two vessels plodded on in near-zero visibility. At 3:30 AM on December 2, the crew on the barge were unable to spot the tug. The tow cable was still taut but, upon checking, the 'Cleveco' crew were horrified to see that it went straight down into the lake! The barge was still attached to the tug which had sunk with all hands! And now for the rest of the story...Rescue vessels arrived on the scene but were unable to take the 'Cleveco' crew off due to the storm. When the storm abated hours later, the 'Cleveco' had vanished, joining the 'Admiral' at the bottom of Lake Erie. No survivors.

All the accounts in Kadar's are well done and often spellbinding. The text is nicely illustrated with vintage photographs, maps and diagrams. It's especially interesting to see 'before' and 'after' of some of the ships involved in these disasters and realize how powerful a Great Lakes storm can be and how brave the men are who sail the Great Lakes.

A great read!