June 2012 | Water Softeners Reviews

Made to Measure: New Materials for the 21st Century Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)This is a very delightful book. The author is excellent at covering technical details in a charming recounting of the evolutiion of ideas and his depth of knowledge is impressive. This was a labor of love and it shows in all the details. There are many pictures and graphics that compliment the text and...

Kids, Herbs & Health: A Practical Guide to Natural Remedies Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)I am writing to highly recommend this book, Kids, Herbs, and Health, to parents and health practitioners alike. It is absolutely unique- the first of its kind to address herbal remedies for children in a complete and scientifically sound manner. My perspective is unique because I am a scientist (I hold...

HVAC Systems Design Handbook, Fifth Edition Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)The book is just okay in my opinion. For it to be a systems design book, there are no basic illustrations of systems. For example, there is no pictures of an all air system, all water system, air water system... They do however, cover the components that are in these systems, but I feel that they should...

Holistic Care for Birds Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)In HOLISTIC CARE FOR BIRDS, authors McCluggage and Higdon address preventative care as well as spiritual and emotional healing. They begin with a brief overview of `bird keeping' - Different birds have different needs..Not all birds like to be petted while others may become miserable without constant...

The Simplified Handbook for Living with Heart Disease: and Other Chronic Diseases Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)This book amazes me. I am so impressed by Warren Selkow and his ability to make a very serious subject (heart disease) funny and entertaining. He covers all the important information you would need to know if you or someone you love has been diagnosed with heart disease. He discusses symptoms, diet,...

Porcelain Repair and Restoration Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)A very good and complete book covering everything for the restorer of ceramics. Would've given 4 and a half stars if possible. The half a star off is because I still had unanswered questions after reading the book and because there is some professional mumbo jumbo in there I don't understand.But on the...

Building for a Lifetime: The Design and Construction of Fully Accessible Homes Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)It really helps to lead you in the design and placement of all items and objects, as well as the general layout of you houseplan, rooms and location of house on lot, to make it more convenient and easier for you to get around no matter what your age, height, or physical strength is. It helps you decide...

Food Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)The book "Food" is by far the best book I have ever read. It definately gives the reader a lot of insight. Susan points out the do's and do'nts and goes into great detail as to "why not". At first, the title of the book did not interest me because I thought "Oh, no! Not another book to tell us not to...

Methods of Environmental Impact Assessment (Natural and Built Environment Series) Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)Methods of environmental impact assessmemnt is a comprehensive and panoramic view of how to evaluate the most fundamental variables of the envronment. This in turn is vey helpful for the practiotioner to get acquianted with the variables which a project could have impactas on as well as the different...

Wye Island Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)Like Wye Island itself, this book is a real treasure. The story is fascinating and important--involving developers (both progressive and traditional), the varied layers of community residents, and the rich ecology of the Maryland Eastern Shore. But perhaps most striking is the way in which Boyd Gibbons...

Memories of a Farm Kitchen Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)Memories of a Farm Kitchen is not merely a picturebook - it is an extraordinary, lengthy, and in-depth history lesson about how the kitchens of 1920s and 1930s Midwestern farms used to be. Nostalgia-tinged drawings (and the occasional cartoon!) illustrate the facts of food preparation and household economics...

This Old House Kitchens: A Guide to Design and Renovation Sticker: Companion to the. Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)I've been in the plumbing business since 1977. I've sold designer plumbing fixtures at the wholesale level and as a new construction plumber I've installed plumbing in countless kitchens. When the time came to design our room addition and a new kitchen, I discovered I really didn't know much about kitchen...

Textile Dyeing: The Step-by-Step Guide and Showcase Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)This book presents a great introduction to many different dyeing techniques using either fiber-reactive or acid dyes. The numerous galleries throughout the book will help inspire you. The book starts out with a great explanation of the types of dyes, paints and pigments available. It then covers techniques...

Too Busy to Clean?: Over 500 Tips & Techniques to Make Housecleaning Easier Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)When I check out this book at the local library I thought, "Gee, why am I doing this...." because I don't like how-to books. However, this book turned out to be a great teacher to me and now I'm ordering it to own.The author shows many options in cleaning depending how far you want to go, so I can clean...

The Family Manager's Everyday Survival Guide Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)The Family Manager's Everyday Survival Guide by Kathy PeelWhat a wonderfully refreshing resource Ms. Peel's book is! The Family Manager's Everyday Survival Guide is not only filled with useful, practical effective tips for managing your home, but the author's philosophy is so REAL. She immediately provides...

The Hot Mom's Handbook: Laugh and Feel Great from Playdate to Date Night... Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)I liked this book quite a bit. Like previous reviewer said, it's not necessarily a lot of NEW things, but is nonetheless very important. Sometimes it takes ten times of hearing it that you not only deserve, but NEED to make time for yourself, etc. I really liked the writing style and enjoyed that it...

The Green Iguana Manual (Advanced Vivarium Systems) Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)The Green Iguana Manual by Philippe De Vosjoli is often recommended by pet owners and veterinarians. However, the nutritional information is out of date. Animal protein in any amount is no longer recommended in iguana diets, including diets for juveniles. Following this manual for nutrition information...