Miniatures Books

I was lent a copy of this book by a friend while in Ireland and since then have been trying to obtain a copy for myself.

What a comedy! If you like to laugh at life and see the funny side of marriage (with just a touch of black humour) then this is the book for you!

Very funny little book - my sister got it for me for my birthday a few years ago, and together we read it in the very snobby restaurant where our family dined that night. We were howling, almost under the table from laughing so hard - much to the dismay of the diners around us!

The slides in this book are all in color which is great. Even though it says from cave temples to the colonial period there is not much on the earlier cave temple times. I think it serves more as background information on the Mughal period art. Of which, the book focuses on with a brief look at some 20th century pieces. Overall it is a good read with analysis of the work it contains. A very nice museum collection. Well worth it!

Over a hundred examples of Indian painting history and styles, in full color, grace the pages of INDIAN PAINTING FROM CAVE TEMPLES TO THE COLONIAL PERIOD, a far-reaching survey of illustrations selected for their ability to reach the non-artist, non-Indian-specialist viewer. A history of Indian painting styles and trends covers scriptures, music-inspired images, and historical renditions while full-page color selections liberally dose almost every page. Over a hundred works from the MFA's holdings make for an exceptional presentation.

Diane C. Donovan
California Bookwatch

I purchased "Itty & Bitty: Friends on the Farm" for my niece, who is six. Even though she'd never been particularly interested in horses, she is now, because she absolutely loves this book -- and it's understandable: It's a fun and engaging read, and the illustration is stunning. The rhymes are clever, and while there were a few words that my niece didn't know, she was eager to know their meaning; in that regard, I see this is a great vocabulary and phonics tool.

I have to say this is one delightful book that will warm the heart of child and adult. In this fun-filled read we meet Itty and Bitty, two miniature horses and we are taken along as they gallope through their day with their friends at Steele Away Farm.
I giggled away as I turned the pages and saw the illustrations of these adorable guys playing hide and seek, sitting at the table having their dinner, and working-out. How cute is that? The illustrations in this book are definitely top of the line. Vivid in color and brimming with imagination that just screams out at you from the pages; and the storyline flows along with ease as the two team up to bring you an out of the box reading experience. I very highly recommend you purchase this book for the child you love and for the child in you. Exceptional!

I'm not a Buddhist, but I like this kit any way. I got it as a gift for my mom because she thinks buddha statues are neat(She is not a buddhist, either).

But this kit is great for decor and worship alike. Comes with a real buddah statue, incesne, a candle, book and more. use the box as an altar. this is perfect for a desk or car, or a nice piece of decoration.

The buddah kit is great for travel. take it with you on trips. if you need to practice, but don't have time to go to a worship temple, use this. IF you buy this and you worship, you can worship at home without spending millions of dollars on a fourty -foot buddah statue(unless you really want to!).

The statue is very realistic. with all the candle and incese, you got an authentic buddah statue. for $8 dollars, it can't be beat. I recomend this to any Buddhist( unless you have a giant one in your house!)

Get it if you worship buddha. You'll be glad you did.

This kit contains a 1.5" tall Buddha and stand, incense, an incense holder, and an accompanying book in a shrine-shaped box that opens into a portable altar. This is definitely one of the better-quality kits made by Running Press--and it's incredibly cute! The book actually contains some useful information, and the Buddha, stand, and incense holder are made of fairly heavy-duty materials. The picture on the back of the box is deceptive; you only receive 2 pieces of incense, as opposed to the small handfull shown in the picture. (When I opened my kit, one stick was already broken, and the other one broke shortly thereafter.)

This Buddha kit is perfect for my 8" tall, stuffed puppy. Puppychu has placed this mini-altar inside his 15" doghouse, and he prays daily, just like his dad, who has a much bigger altar in his own house. Puppychu has also bought nearly all the other Mini-kits from Running Press, and considers himself an expert on their products.

Moi and her family send this to very special friends around the world each holiday season. Our tribute to keeping the spirit of Jim Henson and his company alive. :-)

Best Wishes!

I received this as a Christmas present and was suprised at how tiny it is. Only 127 pages long and it measures just about 3X3! However this small package is packed with Muppet takes on classic Christmas carols (Please Rest Ye Grumpy Gentlemen), stories (The Thrift of the Magi), Muppet letters to Santa and illustrated with charming photos of the Muppets in various Christmas settings. It's sure to bring joy and delight to children as well as adults!

This book is very informative and has loads of pictures.
It is fun to read and I recommend it to any collector of
toy trains. The author also has written an excellent book
on the Lionel postwar F3 locomotive. Both books are a great
resource for collectors and fans of Lionel trains.

This book is loaded with research and photo's of Lionel Postwar Space and Military Trains. How many years of study and collecting did this take to compile Joe? What a masterpiece of Toy Train History. Thanks, Joe!

As author of THE LITTLE TOY SOLDIER ON THE COVERED BRIDGE,I'd suggest that it is most suitable for those with unfettered imaginations disposed to flights of Christmas fancy, particularly for ages 12-97. Betsy Johnson wrote: "This story captures the child in all of us." TOY SOLDIER is a fantasy, a vehicle of imagination that allows one to experience Christmas from the inside out. It acknowledges the mysterious dynamic of transcending, which usually occurs wittingly or unwittingly during the Christmas season, when many of us imagine entering one of numerous miniature Christmas villages set up in our living room or on the fireplace mantel. TOY SOLDIER is a Christmas tale about three children, a toy soldier and a dog who enter one such village (the New England Village of Duxbury) in search of a lost boy (Little Boy Blue). In their extensive odyssey, the Little Company faces Nature's winter ferocity, experiences a series of extraordinary adventures, and meets unusual characters who inhabit this fantastical account of Christmas happenings in the miniature village of Duxbury Sea Town. My fondest hope is that, as you read the story, you will insert yourself into Christmas and experience it from the inside out . . . lest I remain the only gray-haired "child" lost in flights of fantasy during the Christmas season, this "hallow'd and gracious time."

In The Little Toy Soldier On The Covered Bridge: A Christmas Encounter In The Miniature New England Village Of Duxbury, author Coolidge Wilson takes his young readers on an exciting adventure in a tale of three young children, a toy solider, and a toy dog who are all transported to the miniature village of Duxbury Sea Town. There they search for a lost boy and encounter a host of unusual and memorable characters along the way. The Little Toy Soldier On The Covered Bridge is a welcome and highly recommended addition to the growing library of classic Christmas literature with its underlying message that grace and faith live within us all -- and sometimes revealing itself in rusted tin toys and floppy-eared dogs!

Wonderful miniature quilt patterns with easy instructions....Beautiful pictures. Jayne is an acomplished mini quilter! Out of hundreds of quilt books..(I own) this has quickly become a favorite!

What more can I say? This is just one of those books one must have if in love with miniature quilts. Heartily recommend it.

that went over great! Nice book for getting your point across!!

If you're in love with someone you'll most definitely appreciate all the quotes in this little book. Its a gem. The quotes are so true, maintaining such a good sense of reality while at the same time the thoughts are so lofty and yet true of any people who are in love.

This is a perfect gift for your girlfriend, wife or anyone you're in deep love with.

I purchased this item as a gift for a young song writer. I was pleased with the professional-looking parchment pages for lyric idea notes, including the format for noting ideas for accompanying chords. Very pleasing are the page bottom notes from composers of all types of music sharing their personal feelings about writing songs.

I bought this item for my best friend. She loves to write music and poems. So I figured that this would be perfect for her. She loves it and she plans on writing more music. It was the perfect item for her. The item came in just a few days. I recommend this product to anyone that loves to write music and songs or if you know someone that does.