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Magic Lantern Guides: Pentax K20D (Magic Lantern Guides)
by Peter K. Burian
Amazon Price: $13.57
Customer Reviews:
» This is a small-sized book, 7.5 x 4.9 x 0.7 inches, and the only color in the whole shebang is the cover. I'll admit, that I was put off by the totally black-and-white format. For instance, the author...

» This book goes step by step into every single feature, function and adjustment possible in this camera, but nothing else. I does explain most in layman's terms.

I would have liked practi...

» This book is better than the one that comes with the camera because it gets right to point. If you need to know something it is easy to find.You do not have to go back and forth to find out how to mak...

» This book is a must have for anyone who purchases the Pentax K20D. While it is a near mirror of the actual manual, it is written in such a manner that can be understood by any and all.

A...

Remodel Plumbing (For Pros by Pros)
by Rex Cauldwell
Amazon Price: $16.47
Customer Reviews:
» I give 3 stars because this book has several tips but missing the whole picture. I read all the good reviews and bought the book but I'm a little disappointed.

» This has to be the first 5 star review I've ever done. It covers the things that every other plumbing book doesn't cover; except text books for use in trade colleges.
This is not a book for cha...

» The book is an easy read, great diagrams and pictures. The author is a pro and his writing is easy to understand. A lot of information on how to do things the right way, often times better than codes ...

» I bought this book because it is part of the really useful "For Pros by Pros" series. I had high expectations for this book before it arrived and I was not disappointed.

The book covers ...

» I am not a professional plumber and am in the midst of a forced renovation. I have read other plumbing books but none addressed retrofit plumbing as this one does. The way he described procedures, su...

Candy Making Basics
by Evelyn Howe Fryatt
Amazon Price: $10.17
Customer Reviews:
» I am new to candy making so I bought this book since it's supposed to be "basic". It is absolutely awful! I made two batches of fudge (one called "never fail"). The first never set and the second cook...

» I didn't get the type of information I was looking for in this book, but I will not say that others won't. You will learn something if you are a novice to candy making.

» This book gives easy to read details and I love the colorful pictures.

» Nothing I have tried to do has worked out. However, it isn't the books. fault. Nice material presented in a very good way. It just helps if you have a little talent.


» I wasn't impressed with this book and here is why. The layout was boring, the directions were scanty; offered in the front of the book only. There wasn't much of an introduction at all and there was n...

Designing Your Dream Home: Every Question to Ask, Every Detail to Consider, a...
by Susan Lang
Amazon Price: $16.49
Customer Reviews:
» Very thorough and informative. Excellent advice on organizing an important, challenging process. How to get organized outlined in an easy to follow format which saves time, money and headaches! I'm re...

» Designing your Dream Home is a must read for anyone about to embark on the journey of building or remodeling. The book's easy-to-read format, coupled with the incredibly thought-provoking information...

» Susan Lang has written a masterpiece for anyone involved in building a new home. There exists in this book all the hidden jewels to create the perfect home with ease. Builders, architects, interior ...

» Designing Your Dream Home is a must have for anyone thinking about or in the process of designing or remodeling a home. As I remodeled my kitchen this book kept me from making some very costly mistak...

Totally Cool Word Search Puzzles
by Mark Danna
Amazon Price: $5.95
Customer Reviews:
» Great fun. This is a fun word search. This would be great for travel or even gifts.

Everything and the Kitchen Sink: Remodel Your Kitchen without Losing Your Mind
by Daina Manning, Janice Costa
Amazon Price: $11.53
Customer Reviews:
» I wasn't impressed with this book. It is somewhat outdated and the content leaves a lot to be desired. Try another title.

» I read the reviews first before ordering this book but it did not meet my expectations. I expected more pictures or ideas of kitchen design.


» This book was informative and fun to read. However, the authors assume you live in a place with kitchen designers and big box stores. There is no altenative advice if you do not live in such a place...

» Compare materials before you start your remodel, and also get some cost-cutting tips for creating your dream kitchen.

» This charming, clever and extremely user friendly book was a Godsend during our kitchen remodel. There are lots of helpful comparison charts so you can see the pros and cons of different materials bef...

The House That Faux Built
by Adrienne Van Dooren
Amazon Price: $23.07
Customer Reviews:
» HGTV Move over--there is a new star in town! I saw Adrienne in MORE magazine and read about this book. It exceeded all my expectations!!!

» This book is trully blow you away amazing!!!!!
I never knew the power of paint. I got great ideas for my own home, did them and sold it for $50,000 over comps in this down market. This is a mus...

» Loved the ideas in this book. I'm a faux painter and was inspired by the photographs in the book.

» Very good ideas and beautiful examples of what can be done with Faux finishing. I was fortunate enough to visit the "House that Faux built" in Virginia and the book has great photographs. Realizing...

» I loved how they redid the basement! the pictures inspired me to tackle my own basement!

Magic Lantern Guides: Canon Powershot G10 (Magic Lantern Guides)
by Jason Schneider
Amazon Price: $10.36
Customer Reviews:

Epica Book Twenty One: Europe's Best Advertising (Epica: Europe's Best Advert...
Amazon Price: $40.95
Customer Reviews:

Affordable Remodel: How to Get Custom Results on Any Budget
by Fernando Pages Ruiz
Amazon Price: $14.93
Customer Reviews:
» This is very useful if you are contemplating a remodel or at the planning stage. It has great photos, ideas and considerations for each phase of the remodel. It is only an overview of the process so...

» some good ideas but not worth the purchase, i have done quite a bit of remodeling,just my thoughts.

» Love the book. Very detailed, great photo's. Great ideas! This book is very easy to read and understand because they are shown with photo's which really help. it is so well written that I will look at...

» I started out by using the book, Affordable Remodel for a redecorating/small renovation project. I wanted to turn a small, nothing room into a guest/office for myself and found it to be a wonderful r...