Supplies Books

I have a small library on printing and printing technologies. This book is the best single book I own. It's the best single source on printing I've seen, as well. The subject is laid out logically; the theory is provided to allow understanding; the graphics are clear and informative, and frequently provided; the writing style is clear, although a bit "Germanic" in thought-processes, resulting from the translation I assume.
I recommend this book to any printing professional seeking to learn about their field, or to any student of the industry. Just don't drop it on your toes.

Just ordered my english version of this, already having the german language version. The book is top-notch, very clearly explaining and illustrating, both with drawings and photos, the various components and materials used for all types of printing. Its breadth and depth make it a vital reference for anyone involved in the graphic arts industries.

I am teaching this book at our Architectural Engineering Department at the University of Bahrain. Students consider it as an excellent HVAC textbook, easy to understand and covers all their required topics in HVAC for B.Sc. students

This is the best book on this subject I have found. It is aimed at practicing engineers and engineering students however. It is very mathmatical and may not be of much use to technicians.

A while ago I found myself having to purchase my 7th computer in 14 years. An initial casual interest had turned into a daily necessity for personal business, business-business, communication and fun.

The 6th computer had crashed - fine one moment, gone the next (luckily a conversation with a friend had prompted me to buy a zip drive and do a full backup only two weeks before.)

I realized I needed to know much more about the options before I purchased, that my peripheral hardware and software needs were steadily increasing, and there were so many terms I just didn't really understand.

I found the Home Office Handbook - thank goodness. Rapidly the mysteries became comprehendible. The guides helped me immensely to intelligently determine what I did and did not need - even to predict which future additions would be compatible. Quick tips and a dose of humor kept it from being a chore.

I know I saved both time and money (and much frustration.) Thank you, Barbara Butler.

Home Office Handbook is great! It tells you what to do with technology in the home office and not just how to decorate the office. And I needed help. I manage a group of apartment buildings at a univerity town and have an office in one of the buildings and another in my home. This book was a major help in figuring out wht I needed in each office and how to connect the offices. It also helped the technician that was working with me.

I bought this book so that I would be able to purchase tools as gifts for my husband without having to ask him what to buy. I figured that would spoil any surprises. I know next to nothing about what to look for when purchasing tools, so this book has been an invaluable reference for me. It has definitely helped me make smart purchases and saved me money because the author does an excellent job of explaining the pros and cons of different tool choices. He also discusses and what to look for when selecting particular tools, so you know exactly what you want befor you make any purchases. I highly recommend this book.

Assemble a useful tool kit for a variety of home improvement jobs, from painting and plumbing to mechanical and tiling, with the help of Homeowner's Ultimate Tool Guide which explains how to use and select the right tools the first time. Tips include understanding tool applications, understanding the categories they belong in, and understanding the reasoning behind selecting one tool over a similar type. Color photos abound and enhance the result.

The sequel to "Promise & Honor", and the second volume of a riveting trilogy, Honor & Glory continues author Kim Murphy's Civil War saga. Set in the aftermath of the battle of Fredericksburg, two armies wait for the spring campaign on the Rappahannock River banks. Two sisters are drawn into the war, their loyalties split - one betrothed to a Union major, while the other cannot forgive the Northern army that levelled her home. A momentous, sweeping, and emotional novel.

Kim Murphy's second Civil War novel, HONOR & GLORY, takes a roller coaster ride of a journey through smuggling, war prisons, battle wounds, sickness, childbirth, and other tests of endurance--while at the same time depicting the joys and hopes of both Northerners and Southerners who lived and loved during the turbulent time period.

The novel opens after the bloody Battle of Fredericksburg in 1862 and focuses on two Virginian sisters, Amanda and Alice, the former of whom has experienced both widowhood and a new marriage since the war's start. Alice, the younger sister, finds difficulty in accepting her new brother-in-law's background and position in the war--and falls for a former love interest of Amanda's. Despite the familial tension, the two women's relationship grows stronger as they themselves gain strength, shedding Victorian morals and delicacies to do their part in helping ailing soldiers...and to protect their own lives and properties as the war stretches to 1865.

Each central character experiences dark depths of anguish at some point in the novel, yet Murphy also portrays supreme moments of joy that help them persevere and rise above their physical and/or emotional pain. Alice especially stands out as an exceptional character, transforming from a frivolous young lady to a multilayered, heroic woman. And the novel offers one of the most heart-stopping escape scenes ever written.

Either read with its predecessor, PROMISE & HONOR, or standing alone, HONOR & GLORY is an entertaining and emotional example of historical fiction at its finest.

I checked this out from a library. I found it so useful that I bought a copy for my 89-year-old mother to keep at her house and for my siblings to review when we visit. It has great sections on how to handle stairs for those who are not sure-footed, for dealing with ice (difficult for anyone to maneuver), for how to fall if you cannot avoid it, exercises for strengthening muscles, and much more. Every public library, at least, should have this, and probably every household with babyboomers or older.

If only one book on eldercare were to be obtained with the purpose of preserving quality of life, it should be Eric Frederikson's HOW TO AVOID FALLING. Falling is one of the major causes of disability and death in the elderly: the active aging who desire independence must have this guide, which covers all the risks of falling, methods for easily fall-proofing a home, and avoiding common falling hazards outside the home. The remainder provides strengthening exercises and encourages mobility as a way of building muscles and avoiding falls.

Susan McBane has a written a very informative and wonderfully illustrated book. This book has the ability to appeal to both the beginner and experienced horse person. It is a book that can span many age groups, easily understandable to all. This book will be a constant companion for many riding levels. The text and accompanying illustrations will aid even the most seasoned rider. It serves as a great reference guide as well as an instructional manual for beginners. The book answers many technical questions about saddle sizing, bridles design, and many more useful topics. As a horse person myself, I wouldn't want to be without Illustrated Guide to Horse Tack. It is a great reference tool.

McBane has written an extremely thorough book which is of value to any rider who wishes to expand their knowledge of English tack and related equipment.

The book has the following chapters: Saddles and Accessories; Bridles and Bits; Training Equipment; Headcollars and Halters' Clothing; Protective Equipment; Driving Equipment; Care of Equipment; and a good Index. The book is filled with color photos as well as black and white line drawings so you know exactly what she is referring to. As well, she puts in sidebars which go over the reasons why or why not you might want to use a particular piece of tack. Included are some history on various types of equipment and techniques for using the various items correctly.

All in all this is a wonderful book for the English rider of any age or skill level. Don't hesitate to buy it.

The book was first published by John Murray (Publishers)Ltd, London in 1983, now in its fourth printing, has 243 pages.

This is an authoritative, comprehensive and fully illustrated publication covering the Victorian and early Twentieth Century periods. This book is aimed at collectors who want a guide to help them identify a particular piece as well as those who want a more general history of needlework tools. There are hundreds of illustrated examples with full descriptions in the main text as well as the captions.

The main categories covered are: workboxes, sewing cases, emery and wax holders, pin cushions, thread containers, clamps, lace bobbins, tatting shuttles, chatelaines, needlecases, thimbles and thimble cases, scissors, tape measures, thread containers, crochet hooks and knitting and netting tools.

Very comprehensive history and photographs (black and white) of a range of sewing implements over time. Gay Ann knows her stuff and presents an excellent source of information for sewing enthusiasts.

This is an excellent book, full of quality colour photographs of equipment and uniforms of the German Imperial army of World War 1. This is a must for any serious collector, historian or modeller.
Well recommended

Both of these books are very impressive! I am happy to see more books from this publisher on WW1! They fill a gap for us collectors which has been neglected for a long time! Thanks for publishing!;-) We really appreciate it!

Experts in the field Donald R. Snyder, Anne Rothschadl, and Marcy Marchello present Inclusive Outdoor Recreation for Persons with Disabilities: Protocols and Activities, a guide for outdoor recreation staff, therapeutic recreation specialists, rehabilitation counselors, special education instructors, students, teachers, and anyone else seeking to adapt outdoor recreation programs to serve individuals with a variety of disabilities. Chapters cover general guidelines and protocols, suggestions for tailoring programs to individuals, common disabling conditions to take into account, basic disability etiquette ("Introduce yourself by name to people who are visually impaired and use their name when speaking directly to them. Let them know when you are ending a conversation or moving away from them.") and much more. An easy-to-use, all-around solid handboook to selecting and hosting activities that build self-esteem and positive expectations.

The ideas are so well organized that this will be an invaluable text for anyone who is interested in sharing the great outdoors with friends or family that may have a disability. The innovative solutions for access and particiation should generate other creative ideas from readers once they start thinking about overcoming the barriers that exsist in public areas.