No comments about Basics Interior Architecture: Context and Environment (Basics Interior Architecture).

No comments about Revelation Unsealed: A Narrative Critical Approach to John's Apocalypse (Biblical Interpretation Series, V. 32).

No comments about Commentaries on Pindar: Olympian Odes 1, 10, 11, Nemean 11, Isthmian 2 (Mnemosyne : Bibliotheca Classica Batava : Supplementum, 101).

No comments about The Arabic Manuscript Tradition: A Glossary of Technical Terms and Bibliography (Handbook of Oriental Studies/Handbuch Der Orientalistik).

No comments about Sarvastivada Buddhist Scholasticism (Handbook of Oriental Studies/Handbuch Der Orientalistik) (Handbook of Oriental Studies/Handbuch Der Orientalistik).

5 comments about Design Diary: Innovative Interiors.

1. Nice book with some photos better than others. What's really interesting is the use of before / after floorplans and room shots. Very telling in their transformations. The photos of his summer house in the Hamptons are quite, quite pretty and better than some of the interiors he's done for some of his clients. Innovative interiors? Not really, but very pretty for the most part.



2. THIS BOOK, WHILE IT IS A REVIEW OF THE DESIGNER AND OF COURSE SOME OF THE INTERIORS ARE PRETTY, THE LAYOUT OF THE BOOK IS A MAJOR DISAPPOINTMENT...I WOULD NOT RECOMMEND IT EXCEPT AS A REVIEW OF "ONE THOUSAND AND ONE DECORATING IDEAS." DISAPPOINTING



3. Anyone hoping to find innovative design ideas here is going to be extremely disappointed. The photos look dated, very '80s inspired. Mr. Jeffrey has not added any original thought or decorating ideas to the text and the book certainly has no practical solutions, not that I would want to decorate my house in a style that looks so dated. There wasn't a single picture in this book which impressed or inspired me.
   
   DISAPPOINTING. Don't waste any money or time on this book.



4. I never write reviews but had to on this one.
   This book was an incredible journey through different periods and styles. I appreciate Mr. Jeffrey's sense of design and style. Smart without fussiness, Clean without being cold and then the amazing antiques and art work. Mr. Jeffrey's rooms are like musical masterpieces, harmonious and never tiring!!!!!



5. This book is just what you would expect from the very talented Noel Jeffrey: beautiful, livable, informative. I've always admired Mr. Jeffrey's work--especially the show houses he has done--and this puts in one place all of his creativity and innovation. Not stuffy, this is a trained and casual elegance; what I think most of us are trying to achieve in our houses. I don't want to live in a museum; I want to live in an environment. With his versatile view of design--Noel Jeffrey offers here about 25 different options.

   This is a great read and a great buy.

No comments about Designer's Guide to Surfaces and Finishes.

3 comments about Applied Artistry: A Complete Guide to Decorative Finishes for Your Home.

1. I must say the techniques that WERE given in this book were well done, but half of the book is historical with photographs and there was definitely a lack of actual techniques.



2. Ms. Innes' quest for the origins of many of the finishes and techniques that have been in use since ancient times has resulted in an excellent resource for design professionals and decorative artists alike. The recipes for such esoteric materials as gesso, limewash and marmorino make this book worth the price. I have not found another book to compare with it. The projects are not for the faint of heart but are acheivable and are useful in grasping the fundamentals of each of the techniques.



3. Ms. Innes' quest for the origins of many of the finishes and techniques that have been in use since ancient times has resulted in an excellent resource for design professionals and decorative artists alike. The recipes for such esoteric materials as gesso, limewash and marmorino make this book worth the price. I have not found another book to compare with it. The projects are not for the faint of heart but are acheivable and are useful in grasping the fundamentals of each of the techniques.

1 comments about Easy & Elegant Home Decorating: 25 Stylish Projects for Your Home (Easy & Elegant).

1. Do you want to create elegant accessories for your home? Do you want to have fun adding sophisticated detail to your lovely living space? Do you want to have a fresh look without spending a fortune? if you answered yes to any of these questions, then I urge you to get your hands on Andrea Maflin's exquisite, home decorating book, Easy & Elegant Home Decorating! Ms. Maflin has executed one of the most beautiful yet practical home decorating books that I have seen, and I have seen SO many! This volume is packed with wonderful detail to help the beginner or advanced crafter create gorgeous additions to your home. Using six techniques, she demonstrates how to achieve new decor with mosaic, gilding, decoupage, fabric painting, printing, and stenciling. If you follow her easy lessons, you will create professionally looking fabrics, walls, furniture, and accessories in every room of your home. The design that she offers are pleasing to both the feminine and masculine eye. This "choice" book is not only wonderful to look at, but the author has included a fool proof approach to design, even to the inclusion of templates, hints for perfection, and product accessibility. Don't let this book get by you! You can even give your home an Italian flair with this book!

1 comments about Islamic Mysticism: A Short History (Themes in Islamic Studies).

1. The book provides a general survey of the history of Islamic mysticism (Sufism) since its inception up to modern times. It combines chronological and personality-based approaches to the subject with a thematic discussion of principal Sufi notions and institutions. As a general introduction the volume obviously serves a need. Sufism is examined from a variety of different perspectives: as a vibrant social institution, a specific form of artistic expression (mainly poetic), an ascetic and contemplative practice, and a distinctive intellectual tradition that derived its vitality from a dialogue with other strands of Islamic thought.

   The book emphasizes the wide variety of Sufism's interactions with the society and its institutions from an ascetic withdrawal from the world to an active involvement in its affairs by individual, masters and organizations. ISLAMIC MYSTICISM by Knysh is a comprehensive survey of the interesting and fascinating world of Islamic mysticism written for scholars and students interested in Islamic Mysticism, Islamic Studies, Religious Studies and the History of Religions. The work will have to most appeal to students attempting to get a general scholarly grasp on this field as an academic field of inquiry.