1 comments about Pistols of the Worls.

1. It is a definitve reference book for anyone who likes to know more about pistols. Lots of history and data of each individual pistols. A very comprehensive coverage of pistols from different countries.

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2 comments about The Hunt for Amazing Treasures.

1. ISBN 0965004302 - If you're looking for a book that parallels the TV series, this is - and isn't - it. The stories inside are probably much more watchable than they are readable, and the feeling the back cover gives (that "this could happen to you!") is mostly inane.
   
   Several short stories about found treasures that range from an old manuscript to treasures on long-ago sunken ships. The unique-ness factor wears very thin when the reader sees how many of these "treasure-hunters" ARE treasure hunters: salvage is their job, their source of income, so it is no surprise that they find such things. Many even have ties to one another, removing the randomness by another step.
   
   There are a couple of "regular folk" stories and they're good, they're just not good enough to make the book anything more than average. More info on most of the stories within the book can be found online - free.



2. Some really great stories here of the kinds of finds we'd all like to make. Similiar to the TV show but goes into more detail about how the discoveries unfolded.The kind of book you can read over and over.

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1 comments about The Complete Encyclopedia of Antiques: Covers Antiques from the Middle Ages until the Early 20th Century.

1. A lovely book, but as I'm very new to Collecting Antiques, it is a little to indepth for me at present.
   However, it now sits on the coffee table, and has gained interest.

No comments about Greenberg's American Toy Trains: From 1900 With Current Values!.

5 comments about Dolls Aren't Just for Kids, The Ultimate Guide for Doll Lovers.

1. Using this book has helped me teach my class some very interesting lessons.
   I began by teaching them about literary art as we studied Anne of Green Gables. We had the doll and the book as we read the book in class.
   Next, we studied other countries and even a few of our own states, Alaska and Hawaii using dolls in their traditional outfits.
   Antoher project the students enjoyed was making their own book. Each child brought in a picture of their favorite doll or one of someone they knew. Then they had to write about what made the doll special. Each child then read their story to the class and this helped in their comunication skills and public speaking.
   We then made a booklet with a picture and story from each student. These will be treasured books that will be kept as keepsakes.
   I had the opportunity to get a doll artist to come speak to our class and to demonstrate how art dolls are made. Then the students made a simple felt doll that they could take home to remember the event.
   Our projects have made learning fun and we will keep our copy of Doll's Aren't Just for Kids in our class library.



2. I obtained this book partly because of the glowing Amazon.com reviews, but instead of a definitive doll book, I found a quirky self-published book, heavy on the text and with a definite Christian in-crowd bias. ("Garrison Oaks Publishing" publishes books only by these family authors.) The art doll on the cover quickly gives way to Baby Think It Over dolls (to discourage teen pregnancy) and dolls based on the "Elsie Dinsmore" books by Martha Finley, which were designed to "strengthen Martha Finley's Biblical hold on the development of tomorrow's leaders." There are some interesting chapters devoted to specific doll companies, typically "godly" ones. This is fine if that's what you want, but I get the sense that the authors have gone to some lengths to market this book as a general doll guide, when it is anything but.



3. Dolls Aren't Just for Kids provided me with a few hours of fun entertainment with a subject that is close to my heart.
   This book takes you from a story set in Nova Scotia to The Strawbery Banke Museaum in Portsmouth, N.H and The Museum of Childhood.
   It contains information on displaying your dolls and creating press releases for local newspapers.
   Art dolls are my favorite and Joyce Miko, President & Executive Director of The Academy of American Doll Artists, Inc. and The Visual Arts Academy of Concord was one of the informative chapters that helped me get in contact with this group.
   They put on various events and workshops throughout the year and they have all levels of artisans.
   The book also helped me find some outstanding doll websites that lead to more information of doll shows, supplies and artists opportunities.
   Anyone who loves dolls and likes to read stories about other doll lovers and their dolls will enjoy this book.



4. This book brought back memories of my own childhood.
   Pleasant,fun, educational.



5. The exciting and reminiscent world of dolls is explored from many angles in this warmly readable book for doll lovers, artists, crafters, and collectors. Read about doll organizations, clubs, supplies, and events. Find museums, and shops. Learn tricks for taking perfect photographs of your dolls and learn how to promote them. With intrguing stories and informative lists, this book gives a wonderful overview.

No comments about A Price Guide To Books Concerning British Mountaineers & Mountaineering in the British Isles 1781 to 1999 (Mountaineering Book Price Guides).

No comments about The Illustrated History of Antiques: The Essential Reference for All Antique Lovers and Collectors.

No comments about Miller's - Pens & Writing Equipment (The Collector's Guide).