Epinions Recent Reviews for pambo

Wallpaper as Art

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:34:17 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author pambo - If you think wallpaper is all about simple flower designs and destined to remain a coverup for damaged walls, you might want to take a good look at the marvelous “Wallpaper: A History of Style and Trends,” which shows us just how artistic it...

It's All About the Baking

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 13:37:52 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author pambo - The holidays are fast upon us and with them comes the urge to make all kinds of comfort food. In “The Craft of Baking: Cakes, Cookies and Other Sweets With Ideas for Inventing Your Own,” we have no shortage of ways to satisfy the sweet tooth...

Faith Is Where You Find It

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 22:29:04 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author pambo - I don't know if this quite qualifies as a miracle in the way most of us might think of one, but "Christmas Love: A True Story of a Holiday Miracle," is a very short (32 pages) account by a true believer.It's a charming little story about a...

Capturing the Big Day in 'Wedding Photography'

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 11:56:51 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author pambo - The man who photographed the weddings of such celebrities as Jennifer Lopez and Jessica Simpson brings his expertise to "Wedding Photography From the Heart." Subtitled "Creative Techniques to Capture the Moments That Matter," the book consists...

Freshening the home

Sun, 1 Nov 2009 18:36:17 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author pambo - Green cleaning has three basic components, according to the authors of "Clean Home, Green Home: The Complete Illustrated Guide to Eco-Friendly Homekeeping."Green cleaning is about air qualityreducingself-cleaningAu
thor
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China, Defined Through Art

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 23:14:42 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author pambo - The long history of China with all its twists, beauty, cruelty and power takes on a new look in Alexandra Wetzel’s “China: From the Foundation of the Empire to the Ming Dynasty,” part of the Dictionaries of Civilization series published...

Fine Dining and Entertaining

Wed, 7 Oct 2009 20:01:18 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author pambo - This is about hosting for the prepared, not the faint-hearted. William Yeoward's "The Perfect Host: Your Entertaining Planner" doesn't cover such events as having the pals over for chips and salsa and the big game on TV. "The...

Advice Adds Up

Sun, 4 Oct 2009 20:13:22 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author pambo - Having recently gotten through my very first college math class, thanks to a huge assist from the professor, I find myself strangely eager to study more math. For anyone in the same position, needing or wanting to refresh or learn new math...

Green Life, Sewed Up

Fri, 2 Oct 2009 14:52:42 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author pambo - I'm not that big on sewing, but thanks to "Sewing Green: 25 Projects Made With Repurposed & Organic Materials," I can claim one small success.Plastic sandwich bags, with all their convenience and reliability, are a huge waste of money and...

Lamu: A Treasure Uncovered

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 10:22:11 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author pambo - With a president in the White House whose family roots are planted in Kenya,* this book examining an ancient part of the East African country is a timely addition to the bookshelves and general store of knowledge. "Lamu: Kenya's Enchanted...

Luxury and a Lost Lifestyle

Sat, 29 Aug 2009 11:09:43 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author pambo - Every page of "The Private World of Yves Saint Laurent & Pierre Berge," not surprisingly, bespeaks luxury and wealth, revealing a collection of works reflecting a lifestyle and taste that no longer exists in its entirety. This large book...

Bathroom Beauty

Fri, 28 Aug 2009 11:54:41 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author pambo - If you can't figure out a way to improve the look of your bathroom after reading "150 Best Bathroom Ideas," maybe you should think about trying a latrine or a Port-a-Potty. Becau
se
there's something for everyone here. And though...

Two Thirds of a Pun

Sun, 2 Aug 2009 20:43:06 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author pambo - Tamar Myers has her fans but count me not among them. "As the World Churns" is the 16th of her pun-filled mysteries set in Pennsylvania Dutch country, which means there are at least 15 books I can strike from my reading list. I am not trying to...

Making Use of Space

Sat, 1 Aug 2009 12:55:18 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author pambo - Maybe you're planning to downsize from a house to an apartment. Or perhaps you just need to rearrange your stuff in the space you have. Either way, "The Space Planner: A Home Decorating/Design Workbook" is a useful tool to help you envision what...

All The News That Fits

Sat, 24 Jan 2009 14:38:58 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author pambo - Oh, my, Jimmy Pomegranate, Lester Moloch, Slough’s the bar, Drudge---it’s more fun to read John Darnton’s “Black and White and Dead All Over” if you know the characters and behaviors whose names are just...

Successful Job Hunting

Tue, 16 Dec 2008 13:23:57 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author pambo - Perhaps you think you've finished the holiday shopping for the college student in your household, but here's one more gift to consider: "Getting From College to Career: 90 Things to Do Before You Join the Real World," by Lindsey...

Putting Plants First

Sat, 13 Dec 2008 12:44:26 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author pambo - If you live in the suburbs, as I do, or an urban area bereft of greenery, "Plant-Driven Design: Creating Gardens That Honor Plants, Place, and Spirit" could change your thinking and your view of your surroundings. Instead of putting buildings...

Hip-Hop Makes Its Mark

Sat, 18 Oct 2008 11:16:23 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author pambo - When a book arrives unsolicited from a publishing house, I sometimes just open the box and toss the book onto the table without immediately looking at it. So, I was caught off-guard by an expression of shock by Teenager, who shrieked, "Mom, what...

Smart Green Choices

Sat, 27 Sep 2008 23:18:31 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author pambo - If you're interested in tackling some global issues, you could always start with your lawn. In "Going Green: A Wise Consumer's Guide to a Shrinking Planet," the authors bring huge issues about the state of the planet down to a human, even mundane...

In the Natural World

Tue, 9 Sep 2008 13:52:32 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author pambo - Any book that starts with the killing, butchering and consumption of a porcupine is definitely not your ordinary account of living a life in idyllic harmony with nature.No, that it is not. "Living Wild and Domestic: The Education of a...

An Architectural Epoch

Tue, 9 Sep 2008 01:43:15 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author pambo - "Baroque" is one of those words whose definition I have trouble grasping but apparently I'm not the only one."Baroque Architecture: 1600-1750" is written by two people who know what they're talking and writing about: Frederique Lemerle,...

Heading Out to the Country

Sun, 7 Sep 2008 15:02:39 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author pambo - If you've ever had a "Green Acres" moment, think carefully and try reading "Living on an Acre: A Practical Guide to the Self-Reliant Life" first.This is a smart and thoughtful book, one that favors caution over a pell-mell rush to move to the...

China Style Up Close

Sat, 6 Sep 2008 23:48:13 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author pambo - The melange of colors and period design that form the background of Chinese culture is immediately obvious in the rich pages of "China Style."The 36 homes that resonate with Asian design give readers a taste and education of both modern and...

Environmental Home

Sat, 6 Sep 2008 13:21:08 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author pambo - Rather than a rant, "Choosing Green: The Homebuyer's Guide to Good Green Homes" provides a sensible path for those who want to think about homes in a different way.The choice to "go green" is a matter of picking a better lifestyle, the author...

Bedroom Tours

Wed, 3 Sep 2008 15:07:13 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author pambo - So, if you've always wanted to take a peek at scores of other people's bedrooms, here's your chance."Beautiful Bedrooms Around the World" is a collection of distinctively designed rooms from all over the place, some practical, some less so, but...