Powell Books

I am trying to obtain the complete books of walter foster, because they are very good for me because I am learning to paintin oil, and these books teach me so much.

This is a terrific little book, clearly and concisely written. What I particularly liked was the descriptions of the various paint brushes, pictorial examples of the brush strokes and effects they can produce, when you would use them, and a recommended starter set. A very thorough table of contents: Introduction, Oil Painting Brushes, Care and Cleaning of Brushes, Palette and Painting Knives, Other Tools Used for Paint Application and Manipulation, Oil Paints, Oils and Mediums, Waxes, Thinners/Solvents, Varnishes, Hazards, Surfaces, Paletter, Drawing Materials, Easels, Miscellaneous Equipment, Picture Cleaning and Cleaners, Closing Thoughts.

If you are at all a little odd, or students have ever called you weird, in a good way, read this book. Mr powell is so Funny! he is a fabulous teacher, and you should read iT!

I received a set of three of these (including "Out You Come, Mouse!") for my son when he was about a year and a half old. They were the best gift he received that year! The book has tabs which move to reveal hidden pictures. We took them with us everywhere. This book was the best item to keep him busy while at the grocery store or a restaurant. Although these books are very sturdy, this book (in the set of three )was so well loved by my son that it finally was so worn out that I had to throw it away. My younger son, now 16 months, is now mezmerized by another book from the set, "I'll find you Kitty!"

This book covers many authors over different periods in their careers. You feel like you are in the room with them. The most outstanding element is the photo of Shelby Foote smiling. To my knowledge no picture of the man with a smile on his face has ever been published. This may seem trivial, but if you are a fan of Shelby Foote, you know he makes a point of not smiling for photographs. This is a good book with great insight into the minds of many Southern writers.

I have to confess that this book has kept me up past my bedtime on more than a couple occasions. This was an impulse purchase on a gift certificate; I probably would not have gotten it since I have a library of cookbooks as it is, but I have to tell you this is one of the best cookbooks I've seen in years. Don't let the larger-than-life, coffee table format put you off. This is one very serious, yet concise and easy to follow cookbook. It takes you through what you need to know about the various pastas and other ingredients, and the equipment you need to use, then on to almost idiot proof directions for making your own pasta. Prefer to purchase your pasta? Not a problem ... this book is crammed with recipes for any concievable type of pasta you could buy. The recipes are easy but don't insult your intelligence. The gorgious, full-color photography shows you what your creation should look like at it's various stages of completion. You have your rustic fare and elegant dishes. Some are simple and others more complex (read 'costly'). There are your soups, your sauces, your baked pastas. You have sections devoted to meat and pasta and vegitables and pasta. And of course there are those to-die-for seafood and pasta dishes. I have fresh Mayport white shrimp and scallops in the frig at this very moment awaiting a simple application of heavy cream, cheese and ... what else -- PASTA! Depending on where in the country you reside, you may have touble obtaining some of the ingredients. So far, I have had difficulty finding some of the specialty, calorie laden goodies and other ingredients, however, the search is proving to be educational and my skills are being put to the test where substitutions are concerned. If you live in a more cosmopolitan area, you're in luck. I plan to purchase this book for my two sisters; one is a gourmet cook and the other tends towards the more simple fare. Both will enjoy 'Pasta' and, I'm sure, use it for many years to come.

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This is a fascinating look at a politican best remembered for the $800,000 he left in a shoebox (more or less) in a shabby Springfield hotel room. But Paul Powell was more than that. He was a product of a unique time and place and became a political force that for a time revolved as a "twin-sun" with the Chicago Daley Machine. This book explains how Southern Illinois shaped Powell and how his roots affected his role in Illinois politics. It's also a fascinating look at racetrack politics - a convergence that sent Gov. Otto Kerner to prison. Bob Hartley knows his stuff and has written a very readable account of a very fascinating man.

There was once a time when Walter Foster's art titles were about the only instructional art books available. Now there are so many to choose from, and so many which are much simpler and step-by-step than Foster's books. If you're a beginner, don't sit down and expect to reproduce the images in this book just like that. On the other hand, don't miss the opportunity to look at the beautiful artwork that Foster produced so effortlessly.

I bought this inspirational book for myself but my children love it too! I've read the book to my kids and they were able to understand the importance of following your dreams even at their young age. The pictures are my favorite part of this book - they are outstanding!