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Andrea Dean Van Scoyoc's A Man of Two Worlds is another beautiful book that the Mistress of Macabre has written. It's a story about a man who's becoming bankrupt during the production of a movie, bankrupt because of a pesky ghost. The main character, Robyne, meets a friend at a local gothic nightclub, and when the friend asks if he wants some help . . . The help isn't exactly what he was looking for, especially when they end up being of the supernatural.

I am amazed with Andrea's way to write a good story. Usually you find the supernatural books of today to be boring, dull, or with such a slow start that you can't even get through them. But Andrea's books are not like that, not at all. Andrea is very good at writing what she writes, which is chilling horror, beautiful romance and dramatic suspense. I don't think there's any other way to describe A Man of Two Worlds. It's a book that you pick up and you don't want to put down until you finish, it's really that good.

For those of you who haven't heard or read anything of Andrea's, you need to go pick something up. A Man of Two Worlds is the Preditors and Editors award-winning novel, now do you want to go buy it? Even if it wasn't an award winner, it still should be bought. It's a beautiful, chilling story of what happens through curses and the supernatural, and if you don't pick it up you're cheating yourself out of a real good read.

I just finished weeping as I completed the reading of this book. I am not sure which character I am more in love with. I couldn't help but feel compassion and a deepened love for each character as their stories unfolded and their beginnings learned. While some of their realities were harsh, I never once saw evil or gore in any of them. All of the characters did what they had to and as a survivor of a similiar reality myself, I completely understood. Not one time have I read a horror book and not come away without having the creeps but with A Man of Two Worlds, I came away feeling a deep understanding, compassion and an almost kinship with every character. I keep saying characters, although to me, they were all larger than life.

`Man of Two Worlds' is an exciting and in depth journey through the lives of the undead, guided by the detailed pasts of over a dozen characters. Some of the characters you will love, others you will hate, but with each one you will be drawn further into the recesses of the author's crazed mind. This is a tale of an unlikely love match between a mortal man and an immortal, beautiful and cool zombie man who first met in a chance encounter along the roadside. Though the main plot of the story takes place in today's time, this story still has plenty of `old world' appeal through flash backs and even a surprising new-meets-old twist that the author plays upon with practiced flare. The end of the story is `all wrong' in all of the right ways, leaving the reader yearning for a sequel. This is a must read for anyone who enjoys creatures of the undead, character driven stories, and twisted tales of love.

A Man of Two Worlds is an interesting story about young movie producer/director that falls into the dark underworld of mythical creatures and ghosts.

Have you ever believed in things that go bump in the night? They all live in the worlds created between the pages of Mrs. Van Scoyoc's newest novel... characters with such vivid backgrounds, and personalities that jump off the page

From the first page, I found myself enjoying this story. The theme of this book intrigued me and I couldn't wait to see what happened next. I enjoyed both the vampire and zombie characters, but wished I'd heard more about the ghost that is terrorizing the film stage. The story is well-told and moved along at a good pace. The characters are appealing and the concept is absorbing.

There are more than a few errors either in spelling or punctuation, but don't let that dissuade you from reading this story. It is well worth the time spent and I didn't put it down till I was done!

I gave it a 5 / 5 stars :)

I recently finished reading "A Man of Two Worlds" and must say if Andrea has proven anything to me after her widely acclaimed novel "The Two", it's that lightning can strike in the same place twice, but the only thing comparable between the two stories is that when you begin reading, you are "in the story".
There isn't ten pages of introduction or backstory to go through before you get in the thick of it.

After the first ten pages, I had a voice in my head saying, "This concept has been done to death in books and movies." Thank God I didn't listen to that narrow minded voice and stop reading, plus, I was already hooked! Then later, I couldn't put it down if I had wanted to.

I love the way this lady tells a story, and am sure in time she will be able to make her grocery list into a #1 best seller!

This book, in my opinion, was money well spent,and I would recomend it to any adult reader as it runs the gamut of emotions, just make sure and strap yourselves in tight.....it's a wild ride to the end!

Beautiful photos -- useful for my son who recently completed Le Cordon Bleu Culinary School.

A master piece by craftsmen with unique skill and brillances of creativity. Very detailed, and the recipes work. Photography is fantastic.

This book is great for aspiring pastry chefs. I do think some knowledge of high end desserts is necessary if a person would like to make any of the dishes in the book. The pictures are beautiful and the instructions are clear and easy to follow. I know the other books by these authors have gotten good reviews as well.

My positive views about 'Grand Finales' may be considered suspect (I'm the husband of co-author Tish Boyle), but those of journalists and cooking professionals merit serious attention. It's undeniable that 'Grand Finales' is unique among cookbooks: it's the first "to examine the predominant schools of pastry design," with pictures that "are worth a thousand design-concept theories," according to TIME OUT, New York City's premier publication devoted to the cutting edge. TIME OUT concludes that 'Grand Finales' "does a superb job of documenting the high-design phenomenon in making pastries." BEARD HOUSE Magazine observes that 'Grand Finales' has "assembled an impressive collection of recipes from the country's best pastry chefs...for this handsome volume about upscale restaurant desserts." The WASHINGTON POST praises the book's "75 fabulous creations," adding a mock-serious qualification that "some are downright silly, goofy, splendid in a crazed sort of way." Among cooking professionals, 'Grand Finales' also earned exceptional acclaim when it was selected as a finalist among 420 entries in the 1998 Julia Childs Cookbook Awards. This striking book is a must for the library of anyone with an interest in modern desserts.

Many renowned Pastry Chefs share insights in creating and mastering their techniques. Although I am not a pastry chef, I do create desserts, and I was thrilled to not only see pictures and practically step by step procedures, but to also learn more about pricing and creativity when designing a pastry masterpiece..

This book is a very good introductory text on multigrid method. After reading the book, I not only gained a basic understanding of the method, also could implement the method on my current projects. This is a great book for students or engineers who are new to multigrid, not for readers who need more detailed and deep discussion of the method.

A Multigrid Tutorial is concise, engaging, and clearly written. Steve McCormick is the only guy I know that can pull off teaching in spandex. Just make sure you sit in the back row.

This is a great book. Clearly written, well organized.

Mathematicians who write well are a rare commodity. Briggs is one of them. He has the ability to break down complex numerics with understandable prose making concepts accessible to non-specialists. He operates under the rare assumption that his readers weren't born knowing this stuff. This multigrid primer written with Henson and McCormick is no exception. Expository discussions are lucid, compact and informative; examples and plots are helpful and well selected; and pseudo code is well documented with corresponding outputs to verify understanding. If you are embarking on Multigrid from scratch this short (if somewhat pricy) primer is worth the time and money.

Anyone with some background in applied mathmatics should find this book accessible. It is well laid-out and focuses on algorithms as opposed to mathematical proofs. It is ideal for someone interested in multigrid methods but who doesn't want to get lost in lots of mathematical theory. It doesn't cover cell centered methods, which is somewhat limiting, but other than that it was useful and informative.

Good cookbook, but a lot of recipes involve multiple stages such as sauces or stocks that are made seperately. Book was lost in mail and took 4 weeks for delivery.

Just like the other reviewer wrote, this is the first cookbook I've read cover to cover in a while. It is extensive - you won't want for recipes on anything - from appetizers right through dessert and cocktails. It fits a definite void in my cookbook collection too - I have some 50+ cookbooks but nothing like this book. Nearly every recipe sounds delicious, and the writing is easy going and reflects the author's clear enthusiasm for cooking and Latin American/Caribbean food and culture. My only wish is for more photos. The ones included are beautiful, but I count only 32 (4 sections of 8 each). Still don't let that stop you from getting this captivating, unique cookbook that I'm sure will be a great culinary jouney for me, and become a classic in my library.

The multi-award winning Norman Van Aken of the restaurant `Norman's' in Miami has done us a great service by providing us this survey of New World Latin cooking plus a precis of the many influences which have borne on these cuisines. The geographic range of the recipes is truly impressive. The countries or regions to which the recipes are attributed are:

Pan Caribbean 19 recipes
Pan Latin 19 recipes
Cuba 19 recipes
Mexico 18 recipes
Peru 14 recipes
Brazil 12 recipes
Colombia 9 recipes
Venezuela 8 recipes
Nicaragua 5 recipes

4 recipes: Argentina, Chile, Jamaica, Puerto Rico, Trinidad
2 recipes: Ecuador, Guatemala, El Salvador
1 recipe: Bahamas, Bolivia, Central America, Dominica, Martinique, Panama, Uruguay

The book also includes several pantry, sauce, and mixed drink recipes not attributed to any specific region. The pantry recipes owe much to classic French technique, which Van Aken taught himself early in his career. The recipes for chicken and pork stock follow traditional methods, but they include a lot more ingredients than the French classics. Most notable additions are wine, mushrooms, tomatoes, and chiles.

The large number of recipes from Mexico and Cuba are expected for a chef working in Miami, especially with the acknowledgments he gives to Rick Bayless and Diana Kennedy, our leading experts on Mexican cuisine. The emphasis on Peru becomes obvious when you see the references to Nobu Matsuhisa, who worked for many years in Peru and who has popularized many dishes based on Peruvian themes and foodstuffs.

The sizable body of congratulatory blurbs on the back cover of the book from the likes of Nobu, Mario Batali, Charlie Trotter, Todd English, and Emeril Lagasse attest to the quality of his cooking and, more importantly for you the reader, the quality of his researches into this `New World Cuisine'. I think the most important quality of the book is not culinary invention. Van Aken is not taking any credit for creating these recipes. His accomplishment is in the collecting and exposition of these recipes and their most important ingredients for us.

Van Aken is especially wise to not call this Latin American cuisine, as he makes it clear that the cuisine of the lands south of the Rio Grande have been created by an amalgam of Native American, Spanish, East Indian, Chinese, Japanese, African, Portuguese, Italian, and Polynesian influences. While Van Aken claims credit for inventing the phrase `fusion cuisine' it is plain that `fusion cuisine' has been going on in the New World since South American (Polynesian?) mariners carried plants from Pacific Islands to South America's Pacific coast. This activity expanded with a vengeance in both the old and new worlds as American foods such as corn, tomatoes, potatoes, and chiles were taken to both Europe and Asia and Old World foods came to America. For example, Italian and Sechuzen cuisines changed dramatically with the introduction of tomatoes and chiles respectively.

One of Van Aken's contributions to these recipes is to replace original peanut or palm oils with canola or grape seed oil. It's interesting to note that deep frying was never done in pre-Columbian America, as the natives, even the Aztecs and the Incas did not refine oils in sufficient quantities to use it as a deep frying medium. Another addition by Van Aken is wine and beer pairings with recipes. It is possible that he also contributed to the use of European fortified wines in recipes, although that may very easily be a Portuguese addition.

The background information on major ingredients and major influences is almost worth the price of admission. This is not a scholarly book, a thorough study of one or a few cuisines in the style of Diana Kennedy on Mexico or Paula Wolfert on Morocco. But its contents have much of the authority of a scholarly work. It is a sampling of recipes from many lands which makes this a much more valuable book to the typical foodie. All the recipes are first rate stuff, presented by a passionate and talented chef.

I highly recommend this book as an introduction to the cuisines of the Caribbean and of South America. The bibliography will also offer many sources of additional information on this cuisine. This book is worthy of Norman's colleagues' praise.

If this book was about latin american cuisine, I would give it four stars. The writing is great, and Chef Van Acken's philosophy (on food and life) is well worth reading. The recipes are feasible and delicious if executed correctly; something easy to do with some knowledge on food. I love this book, and go back to it often for inspiration, but it's still a book about New World Cuisine, and the Chef leaves his signature in every recipe, therefore the preparations are not authentic.

I have given 5 stars to this book because I value Norman's input. He is a phenomenal cook and a creative chef. His food should not be missed when visiting Miami and his knowledge on the ingredients and techniques from Latin America is exceptional. I wish the book was longer, with more recipes and longer stories, as I truly believe this author teaches through his books.

This is great book for the home cook and the professional alike. If you enjoy these recipes, and there's no reason why you shouldn't, then you will become curious about the food from my area of the world. For that I should always be grateful to Chef Van Acken.

This is the first cookbook that I have read cover to cover in quite a while. I ordered this along with about 5 other cook books, and of the order, this is the only one that I kept. The recipes are written clearly, my only qualm would be that some ingredients arent listed with other names that might be known be.. ie.. scotch bonnet chilis is the only name given, and to me, that isnt their most common name... nonetheless, the recipes so far have been a joy to make, I have only made two or three so far.. the nicaraguan salad, flank stank in red chimichurri sauce, and fried onions in cheese.. all were yummy, and I cant wait to try more.. this is definately a keeper of a cookbook!

Ms Van Dyck approaches her story with love, humor and reverance for the mother/daughter relationship. I loved the intertwining of all the characters, from past to present, each character intermingled with each other culminating into a web of laughter, tears and hope!

A must read anyone who is (or knows) a mother, daughter, or grandmother.

Thanks Janice, can't wait for the next one !

The subject matter of this book is particularly interesting to me as both a mother and a daughter. I found myself glued to the pages, compelled to continue to explore and experience more of the deep shared truths, and the secrets of what goes on in the mind of both sides as they meander through the journey. This book is masterfully written as the author succesfully reveals the viewpoint as both mother and daughter, and how those viewpoints ultimately come together and find harmony and beauty.

This is a story rich in dialogue to stir the heart of the mother/daughter that there is in every woman. A story about the mother daughter relationship,the toughest in the lives of many grown women. As the story unfolds we hear about Amy's mom and grandmother,its clear that the issues between mothers and daughters are universal.What Amy and Eve are dealing with has happened before in their family and they are trying to get it right this time. I liked the flashbacks to the grandmother and great-grandmother and the struggles they faced. Written with warmth enthusiam,and intelligence. A wonderful read.

All in all, a good read and something to think about. This is a book about a mother and daughter finally figuring each other out. Eve is 22, and she returns home to her mother after her boyfriend breaks up with her. She blames her mom for the breakup because her mom never liked the guy. They spend a weekend trying to figure each other and themselves out. Her mom, Amy, is trying really hard to help, but she always seems to come up short when it comes to what Eve really needs. Chapters alternate from Eve to Amy's narration, and each character is very insightful about what is really going on in their lives. I liked the characters; I think the dialogue and narration ring true, so you really believe that it's a naïve 22-year old and her 43-year old mother talking. A rolller coaster of emotion, sometimes it's funny, sometimes it's sad, and the characters really draw you in.

The O'Mally Trilogy is a compelling story of three women and three generations. The author pulls you directly into each woman's life. You will experience all the frustrations and joy shared by each character. The ending will leave you wanting to read again.

A must read for any woman with daughters.

Twila Porter

Good general-public introduction to deep sea ecosystems from the point of view and experiences of one of the most recognized specialists in this field. Easy reading and entertaining.

Of course, science is itself an adventure, but Van Dover went far beyond the usual. Among other things, she became one of the few dozen people on earth rated to pilot Alvin, the deep-sea submarine. That elite group is almost as small as the cadre of space shuttle pilots, and Van Dover was the first woman to enter that group.

This isn't directly about her science or her adventure, though. It's a bit harder to nail down, but I think it answers a question that many people don't think to ask of scientists: why do you do it? The pay isn't great, the bureaucracy can be crushing, and the rigors of career-building often conflict with family-building. And, I hate to say it, but it's not always a friendly world for a woman - especially the hairy-chested world of piloting the deep-sea submersibles. Some abstraction like "love of knowledge" can't really explain why someone does it.

Van Dover conveys parts of it, though. Science, if you're doing it right, gives a daily experience of awe that defies description. There's an added excitement in the physical challenge of deep sea exploration, and a marvellous freedom in stepping outside the map of what is known. She manages to convey that about as well as words can hope to. Sometimes, her writing doesn't rise to the level of her inspiration. That might be asking too much of any mere mortal, though. She does well enough, and speaks clearly to a non-scientific reader about what it is that keeps her going.

//wiredweird

Although no longer in print, I found a used copy of this captivating book. Join oceanographer Cindy Lee Van Dover, pilot of the Alvin, on an adventure to the deep-sea floor. The book is rich in detail with evocative black and white drawings. Especially enjoyable is the chapter: "A Chorus of Tubeworms" - "crimson plumes bloom atop long white tubes that emerge from cracks in glossy black lava...each worm a prize specimen arranged in a formal garden."

Too bad this book out of print! It is a neat little book on deep sea life, not just (but mainly) hydrothermal vent life. Very readable and while not too technical was very informative, with nice black and white illustrations. It added a very human touch to deep sea exploration, but was professional at the same time.

It is truly an amazing world beneath the surface of the sea, which by some counts makes up something like 97 percent of the biosphere of this planet. Great books help bring this alien but important realm to life. Recommended.

This is an excellent book on deep sea exploration! If you can find it, the hardcover version is definitely a keeper for future reference. In response to the review above...I believe that "Deep-Ocean Journeys" by Cindy Lee Van Dover is the paperback version of "Octopus's Garden" ("Deep-Ocean" is still available in-print). Also, if you enjoyed this book, read William Broad's "The Universe Below".

I have to admit that I'm kind of embarrassed that I didn't think of some of these ideas myself. They're so simple! But they're very effective. There are lots of ideas in here for producing some interesting backgrounds for your scrapbook pages or other art projects.

This book was very interesting and it gave me lots of ideas that I can use in my own scrapbook...plus the layouts and pictures were very well put together!

I just ordered this book and already I have found things I want to try and create. This book is a FANTASTIC addition to my scrapbooking library. I feel from the step by step instructions I can create my own pages and have fun making my own paper. This book shows me that I can take basic items from home and my scrapbook supplies and make my own special paper to enhance the story for my photos. I also think it will help me try new things that I was always afraid to try. MY 8 year old daughter is excited to try these techniques as well. I think this book is not only for scrapbookers but for all papercrafters and artists.

This book has changed the way I view my scrapbook pages and layouts. Melynda uses ordinary household items (who would have thought to use bubble wrap?) to make extraordinary designs that will make your scrapbook stand out from the crowd. No longer content to choose paper from the local store, I've been challenged to design my own so that my scrapbook is truly unique to me. The pictures are beautiful and the instructions are clear. They are easy enough for even the most novice of scrapbookers to follow along with to create their own works of art! I recommend this book to the scrapbook artist who wants to move to the next level.

Painted Scrapbook Pages is an attractive, interesting, and
helpful book. Any scrapbooker, from the novice to the expert,
can use these helpful hints to add creativity to their personal
scrapbooks. The book includes clear pictures, a list of
materials and tools, which are easily accessible, and step
by step procedures. Each technique also includes pictures of finished
layouts for ideas on how the technique can be used in a
scrapbook. I purchased a second copy for my high school
library for the art students and scrapbook enthusiasts.

this books, Explain that Paranormal cant be explained. It inclided with cystral and Kit for developing a power of paranormal. I am very very astounding with this book pic and Happy to have this books.

From the moment I picked up the ParaScience Pack, I could tell this was no ordinary coffee table book. Uri Geller has done a wonderful job at explaining the world of the unexplained and the paranormal. The pop-up paper sculptures throughout the book are amazing. And the experiments in the back have kept me busy for several evenings.

If you've ever had an interest in the unexplained, this book is for you!

Uri Geller's new book, "Parascience Pack: An Interactive Exploration Of Your Psi Powers," will give you an excellent introduction to every aspect of the paranormal. Extrasensory perception, psychokinesis, meditation, ghosts, UFOs, pyramid power, dowsing, auras, out-of-body travel, crystal healing, and many other topics are explored, along with fascinating information about scientific research in the field. It is well-illustrated with photos and drawings of experiments, scientists, and psychics at work. Ron van der Meer, known around the world for his outstanding pop-up books, designed several intricate fold-out paper sculptures that open as you turn through the pages.

But your exploration of the paranormal doesn't stop there. The Parascience Pack includes several tools for testing your own psychic abilities--cards, brass dowsing rods, a scrying disk, a crystal pendulum, and a paper umbrella that spins on the tip of a needle when you send it mental energy. There's also a glossary of parascience terms and a bibliography of books, web sites, and organizations you can contact to learn even more about the paranormal

All in all, Uri Geller's Parascience Pack is a wonderful mind-opening book. I highly recommend it.

For 17 years I taught a course in creativity at American River College in Sacramento and gathered everything I could find that would help students open to new ideas about themselves and the world around them. There is no book that even comes close to achieving what Para Science Pak offers.
The pages literally rise up to meet you becoming
3-D sculptures which tease you into delving more deeply into the mysteries in our midst. It is artistic, playful, informative, stimulating and a valuable contribution which
you have to experience to believe. I was reluctant to spend
$. for something that was wrapped up and sealed, but
I understand why now and it is worth every penny and cheaper to purchase on line than in the store. I agreed to share it with a high school psychology class because it's an excellent introduction an overview of skills many have not developed or had explained to them. The unique approach and appeal is remarkable. It brings the written word to life and invites the reader to translate the left brain information into a right brain experience. I was concerned about parts of the book being fragile. I treat my copy like a work of art and want it to be seen and shared, so I constructed a special carrying case to protect it. It commands a certain respect as you explore the brilliant and creative way it is constructed. Actually I don't know how they can sell it for $. It is above and beyond anything I have seen in this area.

Wow:)When I opened this book a brain poped out with a great introduction by Uri Geller. Did you know that gravity is an unexplained scientific phenomenon? Read this book and find out Why. When looking at many of the diagrams you wear glasses that animates the diagrams. Wow! When I turned to the next page a beautiful woman Pops Up. Uri then explains the importance of positive thinking and healing. Take a little journey into the unknown with this amazing Parascience Pop Up book and Kit.

Inspirational. Profound. Practical. A companion.

A one page/three-minute read every day. And an opportunity to plumb the depths of what it means to be a man or a woman.

Philosophy has been called: The Queen of all Sciences. These meditations are from the mind of a brilliant philosopher. A great intellect. An extraordinary human being. A man who has used his mind to reason to Truth. A Truth reflected in his personal life. A life that has transcended and soared above personal tragedy, Naziism, Communism, and Modernism.

This book provides the reader with a few minutes each day to reflect on what is most meaningful to each of us: relationships, work, marriage, family, sex, education, success, failure, suffering, tragedy, death, life.

"Prayers and Devotions: 365 Daily Meditations" is a reflection of other writings by John Paul, such as "Fides et Ratio", which is a treatise discussing the interdependence and complementarity of Faith and Technology. "Faith and reason are like two wings on which the human spirit rises to the contemplation of truth; and God has placed in the human heart a desire to know the truth---in a word, to know himself---so that, by knowing and loving God, men and women may also come to the fullness of truth about themselves."

From "Veritatis Splendor": "The splendor of truth shines forth in all the works of the Creator and in a special way in man, created in the image and likeness of God. Truth enlightens man's intelligence and shapes his freedom, leading him to know and love the Lord. Hence the psalmist prays: 'Let the light of your face shine on us, O Lord.'"

And from "Evangelium Vitae": "The Gospel of life is at the heart of Jesus' message. Lovingly received day after day by the church, it is to be preached with dauntless fidelity as 'good news' to the people of every age and culture."

"Prayers and Devotions" capsulizes much of the thought of John Paul. It is a rich treasure with each page providing jewels to be discovered, polished, and reflected upon. A book to be read, enjoyed, shared, and re-read.

The words of this man spoke to my soul, like water pouring down the hillside after a fresh rain. During a time I most needed a consoling touch, the words I found here helped to bring peace to my person.

"Prayers And Devotions" is a collection of writings and speeches, written or spoken, by Pope John Paul The Great. There is one for each day of the year, with additional sections for movable feasts. The selections are about 1 page each, more or less. Some are geared to the particular feast being celebrated, some to the season and others just to things important enough to be thought about. Each one is interesting and worth reading.

I spent a whole year reading this book and it was a treat every day. Each day I was provided with thoughts worth thinking and inspiring insights. I expect that I will read it again during some future year and may refer to it on specific dates or when I just need a boost. Make it your daily companion too!

After reading the book of poems Roman Triptych and "Memory and Identity", which I liked a lot, I wanted to get another book by Pope John Paul II and it was with great satisfaction that I chose Prayers and Devotions. In each page, there are insightful words by the great man that lead the Catholic Church for 25 years. Diverse and varied themes, all that are subjects of our daily lives in the world around us. It gave me a very peaceful time of prayer and meditation every time I opened the book to read one of the pages. I actually read it all as a volume, but now on a daily basis, I go back and read the page of the day, since it has one for every day of the year. A book that every Christian should have by their bed and a great reading for before bed time - when we have time to think and some moments of silence.

John Paul's writings are so beautiful, thoughtful, contemplative and elegant. Every word is like a precious gift -- to be cherished, savored and embraced.

Being new to the design world I needed a book that was simple and not encumbered with a bunch of mumbo jumbo. This book is easy to understand and perfect it really helped me to understand 2D Design. I really love this book!

did a good job in sending my item I would order another book from them in the future

A romp through the construction of visual form and pattern. This book is subtle yet deep. Although the example designs are not exquisitely rendered (but rather student projects), the principles that Wong exposes should be part of any designers knowledge base.

This book is full of information, and is really well laid out. I use it frequently in the 2D class I teach, along with two other 2D design books. I like the clarity and the examples. However, there's no getting away from the fact that although this book is loaded with great stuff, that it is also as ugly and cheesy looking as a bad Xerox. That might be okay for a math book, but ummmmm, 2D design?

A definitive classic for any true graphic design student, as it shows the fundamentals of developing a designer's eye in the relationship of objects in space in conveying communication through imagery. A bit abstract in terminology for the armchair reader, but its foundational language still manages to be engaging and thought-provoking for designers, seasoned and newbie alike.