Wood Books

This book is extremely comprehensive and full of great detailed pictures. Even better than the original. This would make a great companion to "The Encyclopedia of Wood" from the U.S. Department of Agriculture!

Everything you need to know to work with wood illustrated by numerous beautifull pictures.
You will find informtation on how to cut, dry, and use wood to build furniture.

Andy Rae's Taunton's Complete Illustrated Guide To Working With Wood is a 'must' for any who regularly tackle woodworking projects. A step-by-step reference covers different techniques for working with the wood, packing in nearly a thousand photos and drawings to show how to buy lumber, dry it, store it, join it, and machine it. Andy Rae has his own woodworking business and designs his own furniture; his extensive background making furniture and teaching woodworking lends to a splendidly simple presentation outlining different wood qualities and how to work with them.

This book is an expanded and comprehensive update of the (out of print) classic "Working with Wood: The Basics of Craftsmanship" by Peter Korn. It also includes some of the wood structural information from "Understanding Wood: A Craftsman's Guide to Wood Technology" by Dr. R. Bruce Hoadley.

"Working with Wood" examines not only how to fell a tree, cut it up, sticker the wood, build a kiln, and when to use the lumber, but also how to construct furniture so it doesn't crack, or buckle due to changes in seasonal humidity. This book is well on its way to becoming a new classic.

I first read this book many years ago. A vivid picture of rural India in transit between the old and the new is drawn in words when a young Western woman traveller is taken into the group due to an accident outside her, or their, control.
This book will hold the attention of any reader with even the most superficial interest in India, and will bring back memories of those readers more familiar with the environment she finds herself in. Well recommended for anyone!

Third Class Ticket details a journey around India by a group from a poor rural, and tradition-bound, village. Although a supposedly factual account, this book reads like a novel and the reader becomes emotionally involved with the characters as they discard old village prejudices and have their eyes opened by the diversity of their own country. Heather Wood tells the story with a wonderful combination of humility and compassion.

For anyone with the slightest interest in India (or in people!), this book is required reading; its only drawback is that it doesn't go on for much longer than it does.

Being an Indian and having travelled a bit into the rural India, I have always been fascinated by the energy and enthusiasm of the rural Indian. The average urban Indian is bored, boring and nervous, but the average rural Indian is cheerful and full of energy as you can read from this book.

Indira Gandhi once said "India lives in its villages !". Though she was obviously eyeing the huge vote banks of the rural India, what she said is a fact indeed. :-)

I had heard about this book years ago and have been looking around for it ever since. I was surprised when I found it on... I did enjoy reading it, though I couldn't help noticing that the story flows rather abruptly at times and rather slowly at other times. Still I must say, Heather Wood has done a wonderful job. Sometimes it looks like she gets a little carried away with her characters.

Third Class Ticket details a journey around India by a group from a poor rural, and tradition-bound, village. Although a supposedly factual account, this book reads like a novel and the reader becomes emotionally involved with the characters as they discard old village prejudices and have their eyes opened by the diversity of their own country. Heather Wood tells the story with a wonderful combination of humility and compassion.

For anyone with the slightest interest in India (or in people!), this book is required reading; its only drawback is that it doesn't go on for much longer than it does.

Through My Eyes is a welcome voice from a refreshing new writer! Barbara Williamson Wood has written of her observations and personal experiences in a style that reflects both her Native American heritage and strong Christian faith.

In The Tear Of A Man she helps us see how we often create our own sorrow by cursing the blessings of what we receive from Creator. Told in Native narrative style, she speaks plainly yet we can clearly see the imagery. With cleverness akin to O. Henry, we see how the man has created his own pain (tears) by infusing his life with hatred. But, this is a tale of redemption and well told it is.

Ms. Williamson-Woods is not a writer of supposition. She writes from the heartbreak of her own life. Her true account of learning that her daughter has HIV is recalled as only a mother can. She recounts her own pain, how she hoped she could be of enough strength to emotionally support her daughter and how this experience inspired her to learn as much as she could of this disease. She is now an advocates for people who, like her daughter, are being treated for HIV. She shares her tearful story of the promise she made to her husband. She promised she would never leave him but help him meet God when it was time for him to leave her. This experience is retold in a spiritually comforting and honest style that enables us to see the difference faith and an honored promise can make.

The beauty of this book lies, however, in its diversity. For every Native styled tale and painfully true story, there are stories of humor to remind us that life also has its moments to be laughed at-even if we have to laugh at ourselves! In Rodeo Mom, she shows us that a horse can get the best of the best of riders and in Chicken Babies how jokes are BI-lingual!!!!

As a poet myself, I could not omit the brilliant poetry contained within this range of emotion book. The poetry is wonderfully clear, using poetic styles that any reader can appreciate as well as effectively conveying the very thoughtfulness within each poem to the reader. I found myself pausing after each poem to savor the message and the beautiful usage of language.

This book is a must read! This is a book that can be taken out from time to time so that when we need reassurance, Ms. Williamson-Wood can remind us that we are not alone.
Cate Cavanagh is Author of Gifts Of the Spirit, PublishAmerica ISBN 1-59286-876-2

I was enthralled by this book. The poetry and short stories made me cry and laugh at the same time.
The author shares her heart and soul in this work. It really makes you think.
I am glad I found this new author and I can't wait to see what else she has in store. I know it will be great. Keep writing Ms. Williamson-Wood and I'll keep reading.

Ms. Williamson-Wood has written a book I just couldn't stop reading. Her poetry, fiction and non-fiction makes you stop to think and leaves you with a good feeling long after you've read it. She writes with an honesty that is refreshing. This is a wonderful book, and I know I'll read it more than once!

"Through my Eyes" is a refreshingly simple book. With the use of words, the author paints well her scenery. I enjoyed the stories, and some touched my heart, especially "Come Cry with Me", the author's tribute to her daughter who is HIV positive.

For me however, the poetry was my favourite part, it was just beautiful. I escaped through the author's eyes and saw what she saw.

I would have loved to know which stories where true or not, although in my heart I think I knew. "A Promise Kept" could not have been a mere work of fiction...it was much too hauntingly human. As was the

What a wonderful humorous book! The book takes you along the road with a few show dogs that are making their way to Westminster 2001. As you read you get to know the trials and worries of the dogs and mostly their owners and handlers. I was actually cheering for a few dogs especially Shower, Fanny and J.R.!

Besides the wonderful stories of the dogs you also get a scoop on the crazy world of dog shows in general. I even learned a few tidbits along the way i.e. the Westminster Kennel Club is only for men who are generally wealthy and white.

If you want an interesting read about dogs and dog shows then this is the book for you.

Interesting, well-paced examination of the dog show world, spotlighting the best-known show in the US. I liked the author's focus on several "top dogs" from the 2001 show -- I really got involved in their stories, and appreciated the updates at the end (love Henry the Field Spaniel!).

The book is basic enough to explain the intricacies of showing to novices, yet manages to still be interesting to those involved in showing. I recommend this book highly -- hope this author writes more on the subject!

This book leads you from start to finish on the road to Westminster. Along the way you learn what it takes in time, money and fortitude to even be invited to enter you precious 'furkid'. Deborah writes with a wonderful sense of humor and knowledge of the show dog world.

We are waiting with liver 'baited breath' for her next doggie book!

Deborah Wood's *Top Dogs* is a great read for anyone who has ever been intrigued by the mystique of Westminster...experienced dog person or interested channel surfer...I came to love the dogs, owners and handlers whose journey to Westminster Wood chronicles, because she deftly captures the soul of each one.

Wood obviously LOVES and knows dogs and respects the tradition of Westminster...but her keen, and often iconoclastic, humor also gives us a knowing and warm wink at the eccentric, passionate world of dog shows.

She's the one you want to go to the Garden with...she's funny, wise and generous.

This is the perfect book for those who have grown beyond the infantile "printf/scanf" stage. Most of the books on C I have seen before dwell on needless details of trivial stuff that few people would use anyway. Kochan gives all the intricacies of C illustrated with higly educational examples.

This is a GREAT book. The book starts off with pointers and arrays none of this "intro to variables" you get in other books. Definately not for beginners but if you know C then this will help you leap to the next level.

I would reccomend everything this cat writes, but especially this tome. For some scary reason every page of this book address topics that are exactly relevant to my CS coursework in school, and which other books dont address or explain poorly. This guy can make any advanced topic easy.

1. Pointers to pointers, arrays of pointers, pointers to structs, and function pointers are all covered better then anyone.

2. Dude Unix system calls and process control made easy. Great for OS classes.

Even now in 2003 this remains my favorite code book of all time. A great writer.

This is an excellent book in advanced C programming techniques. Although it is an advanced text, the author explains each method in detail and strengthens understanding of key elements in C programming. A number of weaknesses prevent this book from rating 5 stars: the last chapter is number 9 (which makes it harder to use in a 16 week semester), the second chapter is really about four chapters (structures, pointers, linked lists, other topics), the chapter length ranges from 4 pages (chap 1) to 82 pages (chap 2), and it hasn't been updated since 1991. This book is relatively easy to read, but sometimes runs into awkward sentences. The awkward sentences can be directly attributed to required nomenclature (returns...returns...returns...) which can leave the reader wondering if returning to that sentence will improve understanding of the concept. The examples and exercises are wonderful. The examples build a base of programs that should be useful to every programmer. The examples also show the differences in methods achieving the same result and explain the reasoning behind methods that are better (fewer clocks, more efficient use of memory, etc.). I really enjoyed reading this book and wish an updated edition was available, which led me to this website and book review.

Great character development. Pleasant story with just the right amount of romance to complement a suspence novel.
Now, I'm interested in reading the companion piece, "Temptation."

"Twilight"is the first book that I have read by Sherryl Woods, I found it at the used book store and I am looking forward to reading another by this author. If you like suspense and romance then this is the book for you.

This was my first Sherryl Woods book and it won't be my last. She has just the right amount of mystery in her books, plus the romance is there also. I recommend this book to be read.

This is Woods at her best !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

It should amaze anyone who reads this that a person currently alive is capable of such magic. Everything broken and beautiful about everyone around you is right here. It makes me think that English is still usable to new effect, and that books are worthwhile, have any power at all. Get this while it's still available. Wood's next book will be big.

Anyone interested in the future of fiction should snag one of these limited edition books. Wood is clearly on top of her game. The stories radiate sadness and beauty. They haunt and seduce like the best, strangest, most beguiling fictions.

The most humbling and supreme set of short stories I have come across this century. Two if By Sea is a collection of human wounds, human comedies and the absurd all in one. Wood's got a lot to offer this world. I can't wait for the next book to come out.

Dark, Deep, Funny and Sad, this writer has a future ahead of her. These stories are haunting. Everyone should read this book at least once.

This is the most beautiful story of a girl and her grandfather. I read this to my kindergarten class. I had tears streaming down my face before I finished. It is a touching, heartfelt book and I highly recommend it!

My daughter just brought this book home from the kingergarten library. I read it to my three children and cried the entire latter half of the story. I'm relieved to read in the other reviews that I'm not the only one arrested by the beauty of this story and thrown into tears! The sweet simplicity of the relationship between the grandfather and his granddaughter reminded me of my grandparents, and of my parents' grandparenting with my little children.

I am ordering this book from Amazon right this minute. I want it to have a permanent place in my children's home library.

The Two Of Them is such a touching book. It makes me cry every time I read it. It's not a sad book, it just reminds me of the way my father was. My dad just past away in July 98 and this book seemed to describe how he was. I plan to add this one to my collection, and I look forward to reading some of your other books.

This is the most beautiful story of a girl and her grandfather. I read this to my kindergarten class. I had tears streaming down my face before I finished. It is a touching, heartfelt book and I highly recommend it!

we love this book! it has amazing photos, recipes & a feeling that you can create that tuscany feeling right at home.

I love this book. It creates a special mood just by looking through it. I recommend it for both people who want to learn the recipes and for people who are interested in creating their own outdoor heaven. This book gives great ideas on what can be done in your own backyard and is very inspiring. The book has an Italian flavor to it, just like the whole idea of cooking outdoors. I think a wood-fired oven is great for everyone who loves good food, loves to entertain their guests and also it is a must for Californians! Get this book and you'll get a piece of Italian sunshine on your table!

The book's title says it all. This IS the ultimate wood-fired oven book. I spent quite a bit of time browsing through several wood-fired oven books in a bookstore, and this one is far and away the best. It tells how to choose and prepare a location for your oven, and explains the different types of construction materials that are available and how to determine the best ones for your needs, as well as explaining how to install an oven. In short, it has everything you need to know. There are also some excellent recipes, and stunning photography throughout. If you are looking for a book on this subject, look no further-- this book has it all.

This is the best book I have seen on the subject of outdoor ovens or outdoor cooking. It's a great combination of beauty (lots of gorgeous photos), and practical how to information. It covers everything you need to know if you are thinking of buying or building an outdoor oven. By the time you're on page ten, you'll be convinced that you have to own one. I can attest that food cooked in one of these ovens tastes incredible. It's also a lot of fun. Usually 'the guys' end up doing the actual cooking (the easy part), while the ladies stand off sipping their wine. Everyone is happy! Oh, and it's also a nice coffee table book.

This is a great read. I truly enjoyed Alissa's characters Vicki Silver, CJ and all of their friends. It was great to read about how these teens have a goal and life and go after it! They do not let their young age keep them from solving the mystery of the stolen gem. These kids really have their priorities straight which is a reflection of the author's ability to put her beliefs into words in an entertaining manner that isn't preachy. It truly shows that you can be a faithful Christian and still have an exciting life. I look forward to reading the next book in the series and sharing it with all ages!

I grew up on the Hardy boys and liked Nancy Drew even better when I read her books to my two kids, so I was overjoyed to read on the back cover how author Alisa Wood began writing "The Stolen Gem" at the age of 14 and by the time she graduated from high school had completed seven in the series. Wow! If this novel is any indication she has real talent as a mystery writer, handling dialogue, action and the interplay among characters with the sophistication of someone twice her age. And she has one incredible advantage over them. She not only knows her audience, she was a recent member of the age group she is targeting.

That said, this saga steams forward on plot action rather than character development or atmospheric setting. We have a good idea of the thief a third of the way through and there aren't many surprises as far as a "mystery" goes. Typically it's, "Everyone split up and look for clues." Oh, there are a few red herrings, but I wish Alyssa had taken a bit more time with her heroine's attorney parents--she describes Vicki and her older sister's home life by saying, "The way their parents ruled the household was to turn everything into an argument, a legal argument, and `to the victor go the spoils.'" Now that is original and would be fun for the reader to experience first hand.

I have to say that I was caught up in Vicki Silver's enthusiasm and "can do" attitude. This is also one series in which girls know how to handle themselves in a fight. I even liked her over-the-top, foot steps in the shadows, paranoia. The major problem these undercover teen-aged sleuths face is that grown-ups, such as the police, don't believe them. There is a slight switch in Chapter 2 away from Vicki's 3rd person point of view to get some information across to the reader, but I don't think most readers would even notice; and what a good climax this story has! Two other things I particularly liked were ending the book with the friends going to a clichéd, male-hero action film (nice contrast) and the dedication, which includes many of the author's English teachers. They have a lot to be proud of. And the advice she follows--to base fictional characters on real people--serves her well.

Keep them coming, Alissa. Meanwhile I'll look for Vicki, CJ, Joe and Justin at the Ultimate Pizza. I know another mystery awaits them. Next time we adults will be paying more attention.

I just finished reading this book and want to say that the author has created great characters and situations that will make you want to keep reading through to the very end! Alissa Wood shows teens the value of friendship and keeping good moral standards while working to bring criminals to justice. If you're a teen reader or know any teen readers, this would make a great gift. I believe that Vicki Silver will appeal to people of all ages and look forward to the rest of the series.

Vicki Silver: Cruise Control

Vicki Silver is a Nancy Drew-type with a cool group of friends that help her solve the mystery and get her out of some dangerous situations. The book has action and suspense starting on page 1 and continuing until the very end. This will be a good series to follow! Neiman, age 10