Greetings from Amazon.com Delivers Home and Garden Editors, Stefanie Hargreaves and Perry Atterberry FEATURED IN THIS E-MAIL: * What We're Reading: "Fay," "The Kitchen Planner," and "Timberframe Home" * Cooking Up a Remodel: New books from the Taunton Press * Past Perfect: Reference books for fans of antiques and collectibles * Fun with Stencils * Home & Garden Bestsellers: "The Builder's Secret," "Dogspeak," and "American Horticultural Society A-Z Encyclopedia of Garden Plants" * Home & Garden New in Hardcover: "Kennedy Weddings," "Great Kitchens: At Home with America's Top Chefs," and "Stickley Style: Arts and Crafts Homes in the Craftsman Tradition" * Amazon.com Presents the Best of the Century WHAT WE'RE READING ****************** "Fay" by William Wegman http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0786864869/entertainmentsit William Wegman's first canine collaborations with a Weimaraner named Man Ray blurred the line between art and popular photography. But it was his second pooch, Fay, who would play the part of ultimate muse to Wegman's artistic imagination. Read all about the divine dog in "Fay." "The Kitchen Planner" by Suzanne Ardley http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0811825175/entertainmentsit Whether you're peeling the chartreuse floral-print paper from the kitchen walls or taking the paper, walls, and everything else out in favor of a whole new look and feel, take a look at Suzanne Ardley's "The Kitchen Planner." Filled with expert advice and suggestions, this practical guide will get you moving! "Timberframe Home" by Tedd Benson http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1561582816/entertainmentsit Tedd Benson looks at the past, present, and future of the post-and-beam house in his book "Timberframe: The Art and Craft of the Post-and-Beam Home." From rustic barn to elegant manor house, Benson reveals the elegance and beauty of timber-frame construction. COOKING UP A REMODEL ******************** Highly regarded for its superior periodicals (Fine Homebuilding, Fine Gardening) and authoritative books, the Taunton Press is a powerhouse of home ideas. From remodeling and woodworking to gardening and architectural design, the homeowner can always count on Taunton to provide practical advice in an exceptional format that's both straightforward and pleasing to the eye. Take a look at their kitchen and bathroom titles, including "Great Chefs: At Home with America's Top Chefs," "The Bathroom Idea Book," and "The Kitchen Idea Book." They're guaranteed to take you through the remodeling process in style http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/external-search/?keyword=taunton&tag=entertainmentsit PAST PERFECT ************ Hunting for antiques and collectibles can be a fun and lucrative hobby. But if you don't know what you're doing, you could wind up with a houseful of worthless tchochkes. To save you time, money, and frustration, we've assembled some handy reference works, such as "Miller's Understanding Antiques," that will help you separate the collectible wheat from the chaff. http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/external-search/?keyword=antiques+collectibles&tag=entertainmentsit FUN WITH STENCILS ***************** Many surfaces in the home are ripe for adornment: walls, floors, furniture, accessories. And there's a simple solution that will make a dramatic impact on any or all of them: stenciling. Five titles, including Tony Roche's "Decorating with Stencils," show how good the results can be, with both a minimum of expense and experience. http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/external-search/?keyword=stencils&tag=entertainmentsit HOME & GARDEN BESTSELLERS ************************* "The Builder's Secret: Learning the Art of Living Through the Craft of Building" by George Ehrenhaft http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0761516077/entertainmentsit There is something deeply satisfying--even spiritual--about building your own home. Sure, it's difficult work. You sweat, you toil, you think the work will never end. But it does, and you stand back and look at what you have done and marvel: I've built my home. In "The Builder's Secret," author George Ehrenhaft shares some insights on the creative urge, the craft of building, and its relationship to the soul. "Dogspeak" by Bashkim Dibra with Mary Ann Crenshaw http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0684824175/entertainmentsit Is your dog trying to tell you something? In "Dogspeak," celebrity trainer Bashkim Dibra offers insight into the dog's mind through the examination of facial expressions, body language, and vocalization patterns. A useful training primer for the doggedly devoted. "American Horticultural Society A-Z Encyclopedia of Garden Plants" edited by Christopher Brickell and Judith D. Zuk http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0789419432/entertainmentsit The holidays are quickly approaching, and have we got the daddy of all garden books for the green thumbs on your list! With contributions from 100 distinguished horticulturists-- not to mention 15,000 individual plant entries and 6,000 full-color photographs and illustrations--the handsome and lavishly illustrated "American Horticultural Society A-Z Encyclopedia of Garden Plants" is a truly definitive gardening reference. HOME & GARDEN NEW IN HARDCOVER ****************************** "Kennedy Weddings" by Jay Mulvaney and Doris Kearns Goodwin http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0312242085/entertainmentsit Take a walk through the nuptials of America's first family in "Kennedy Weddings," a lavish look at three generations of Kennedys in photographs, anecdotes, memories, and souvenirs. "Great Kitchens: At Home with America's Top Chefs" by Wendy A. Jordan, Colleen Mahoney, and Ellen Whitaker http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1561582875/entertainmentsit "Great Kitchens: At Home with America's Top Chefs" offers a peek inside the kitchens of America's best chefs, where food meets design in some of the most beautiful and unexpected ways. "Stickley Style: Arts and Crafts Homes in the Craftsman Tradition" by David M. Cathers and Alexander Vertikoff http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0684856034/entertainmentsit Gustav Stickley--whose useful furniture design first gained popularity 100 years ago--is recognized the world over for playing a pivotal role in the development of Arts & Crafts design. Read up on this innovative designer and take a peak at some of the country's most important Stickley collections. AMAZON.COM PRESENTS THE BEST OF THE CENTURY ******************************************* As the century comes to a close, Amazon.com takes a look at the landmarks in books, music, and video of the past 100 years. Selected by our editors, our lists take you decade by decade from the turn of the century all the way to the end of the millennium. But don't just take our word for it; cast your vote for the best book, video, and CD in our best-of-the-millennium poll for your chance to win our customers' 300 favorite music, book, and video titles. Books of the century ****** Give the Perfect Gift -- Get the Perfect Gift Does Aunt Ida send polka CDs when you'd prefer pop? Create an Amazon.com Wish List and save everyone the agony of the unwanted gift. http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/redirect?tag=entertainmentsit&path=subst/wishlist/wishlist-portal.html Clueless as to what to get your Kentucky cousin for Christmas? Send him an e-card and tell him to set up an Amazon.com Wish List so you can easily find and send him his heart's desire. http://cards.amazon.com/exec/obidos/redirect?tag=entertainmentsit&path=tg/cards/browse-cards/-/228225/1 ****** You'll find more great books, articles, excerpts, and interviews in Amazon.com's Home & Garden section at Home & Garden
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