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Snowmen at Night shared with us the magical, slip-sliding adventures of snowmen after dark . . . but have you ever wondered what snowmen do for Christmas? Well, now's your chance to find out! The snowmen are back, and this time they're celebrating Christmas—the snowman way!
This snappy and entertaining companion to the New York Times bestseller Snowmen at Night depicts all the best parts of the holiday, replete with icy treats and a snowman Kris Kringle.Told in the same bouncy verse as the original, Snowmen at Christmas is perfect for a snowy evening read-aloud.
Customer Reviews:
Whimsical Story & Illustrations.......2007-06-06
I love the concept of her snowmen books--that they do things and live a life when we're asleep or not looking. I also own Snowmen at Night, and enjoy both with my children. They love looking at the detailed illustrations and find it funny that snowmen eat and drink and dance, etc. Great book for our Christmas collection.
A VERY WELL DONE LITTLE CHRISTMAS TALE........2007-05-04
This illustrations in this one were quite simple and yet very eye catching. The children, without exception, enjoyed looking at, reading and having this one read to them. A little boy builds a snowman, and that night, has a dream. The snowmen and their families have quite a life of their own in the dream. The text, which is set in rhyme, is quite catching and the cildren enjoy it..which is a very good indorsement for any children's book. The text goes quite well with the well executed illustrations which makes this an easy book to read to a group of the little ones. Recommend this one highly.
One of my kids' favorite Christmas books.......2007-01-25
I bought the book because of the beautiful illustrations. I loved all the "lights" (kind of reminded me of a Thomas Kincaid painting). But then found out later about the hidden pictures. All 3 kids, ages 3, 5, and 7 love to look for them. Some are real easy to find for the 3 year old and some are tougher for the 7 year old.
Fun Winter Story.......2006-09-06
I am a children's book lover. I really enjoyed this book. The pictures are warm and friendly. The story is so creative & humorous. I really enjoy finding the hidden items on each page. It adds a whole new level to the book. My children seem to enjoy the story also. I would suggest everyone read this book and keep it with all the Christmas treasures.
Cute but no replacement for the Christmas classics.......2006-02-07
Snowmen at Christmas is a cute book. The illustrations are creative and colorful. I found the text, in rhyme, trite and sounding a bit too much in format like "The Night Before Christmas." My 6-year old was not interested and my 3-year old was mildly curious about the stroyline. I would have rather borrowed from the library.
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Chances are, if you haven't seen a "Quacker" yet, you either haven't been looking or you will soon at the airport, the mall, Sunday brunch or in your child's school. And once you see one Quacker wearing her signature sequined outfit with appliqu'd pants, you will notice them everywhere, greeting each other with a proud "Quack." Now, Jeanne Bice, founder of The Quacker Factory, and the most popular face on QVC, gives people the low-down on making their holidays bright. Her clothes strike a chord with people because they are casual, embellished, unique and fun; here she shows readers how their holidays can be the same way if they celebrate with a certain spirit that guides her through life: If you can't fix it, decorate it; give from the heart; laugh loudly and often; let your friends pick you up; and realize you don't have to be perfect. With her home-spun style, she gives readers time-saving ideas and inspirations to stay sane while creating cherished holiday memories. Included are: Inspired ideas for themed parties and informal get-togethers (including invitation ideas you can copy if you're short on time) Simple Yet Scrumptious Recipes (Candy Cane Martinis; Chocolate Bliss Cookies; Key West Brunch Shrimp Salad, Jeanne's Famous No-Lumps Gravy) Homemade Gifts (No, it's not gauche) Simple, stylish decorating tips for centerpieces, garlands and wreaths for those light on time, the budget and ideas With the trend toward nesting and bringing the family back to the table, this will be the perfect gift for people to give themselves, a hostess or friends and family. This holiday season, there will be a whole lot of quackin' going on.
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Jeanne Bice's Quacker Factory Christmas.......2007-03-18
Gotta LOVE Jeanne Bice and her sense of humor about life! Easy read and informative.
Great Christmas Gift!.......2007-02-06
This book is written in an understandable way, and has some great ideas. You will especially like the Peppermint Martini!
Wonderful .......2007-01-16
First off, Quack, Quack! Bought one for me and one for my best friend and we both have spent hours with it. I have a lot of recipe books but this has hints and stories from Jeanne, if you like her you will enjoy this book. Plus, the book is so pretty! It will by on my coffeetable for some time to come!
jeanne bic's quacker factory christmas.......2007-01-11
What a waste of money. Sorry I purchased the book.
Jeanne Bice"s Quacker Factory Christmas.......2007-01-10
This book has a lot of good ideas for the holidays. Good recipes and meal plans. The ideas can be used for all holidays not just Christmas
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Can Bloom and her friends save the pixies and escape from Lord Darkar?They'll need a lot of Winx and a little pixie power, and luckily, they have both! Come join the club with this exciting new Color and Activity book, and meet the newest fairy---Layla, a princess from the Realm of Tides. Includes Christmas stickers.
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In the United States of America, a nation overwhelmingly Christian, literally any sign of Christmas in public can now lead to complaints, litigation, angry protests, threats, and bruised feelings. Every year the limitations get tighter and tighter and spread to more and more communities, far from the big liberal cities. And as Fox News Channel's John Gibson reveals in this shocking exposé, it's not happening by accident.
Secular liberals say they're just protecting the constitutional rights of non-Christians who don't want to see or hear about Christmas. But what about the constitutional rights of millions of Americans who simply want to celebrate their traditional holiday—without insulting anyone else but also without having to hide behind closed doors?
Gibson unveils the coordinated work of American Civil Liberties Union lawyers, professional atheists, and Christian haters who have taken the war on Christmas to your front door.
The War on Christmas is heating up, maybe in your own town. Don't let it catch you unprepared. BACKCOVER: “Mr. Gibson deserves great credit for calling attention to a growing problem.”
—Michael J. Gaynor, Theconservativevoice.com
“John Gibson, gutsy anchor of Fox News' The Big Story, is to be commended for titling his latest book The War on Christmas, for as Gibson shows, the attempt by certain groups to prohibit Christmas displays is not simply an academic difference . . . but a desire by anti- Christians, to stamp out of society any reference to Christmas.”
—Rabbi Aryeh Spero, Human Events Online
“Gibson's book is an interesting read for all of us who are concerned that our rights to practice our faith in daily life are being eroded to such an extent that we must hide behind closed doors to celebrate a traditional holiday.”
—Stephen Strang
Customer Reviews:
should be required reading.......2007-08-29
The War on Christmas is real and the major media refuses to report on it. I am tired of being "Happy Holidayed" to death in a country where at least 90% of people are Christians and virtually everyone celebrates at least the secular side of Christmas. The tool of "political correctness" is nothing more than a gimmick to silence the majority. Why should we have to celebrate our most beloved holiday behind closed doors and be afraid to call it and its trappings by name???? A democracy means rule of the majority! Do a google search for "The Jewish Grinch Who Stole Christmas" and read a very interesting article by a Jewish man which is written without anger, hatred or bitterness. May I suggest that Americans who are angered by the War on Christmas boycott all stores , web sites , and products which refuse to mention the holiday by name. They obviously don't want our business. Could anybody tell me what is offensive about "Peace on Earth and Good Will to Men"?
Good grief, Charlie Brown!.......2007-07-04
Christmas is the Western world's juggernaut of a holiday. Many, if not most, retail businesses are highly dependent on Christmas season purchases in order to show annual profits. Not only is Christmas huge commercially, it is the religious holiday that is observed by more people than any other, worldwide. For John Gibson to claim that a handful of isolated local ill-conceived rulings are somehow placing this holiday in jeopardy is just too stupid for words.
It's obvious that some people are going through their lives just itching for something to be angry about or someone to be the focus of their anger. Relax, everyone. Christmas will continue to arrive on schedule and Santa will still be checking his list to see who's been using their heads for something besides a hatrack.
Be good, boys and girls! Enjoy Christmas. Don't use it as another excuse to seethe. The merchants of hatred like John Gibson are just making money from your anger and, in the process, turning Americans against one another. For them to use the holiday season as a vehicle for their agenda is despicable. They should be ashamed.
The War on Christmas.......2007-06-22
If you don't believe what the book covers it shows you are standing in the shadows.
Slapstick.......2007-03-08
I call this screed that as I almost gave it a star or two for its comic value. But, no, I can't do that.
All right, I got this on the remainder shelf at the University of Maryland bookstore--sorry Amazon. Frankly, I didn't know the book existed until I saw it there. Anyone with a few brain cells knows that the "war on Christmas" is a completely contrived fantasy. Those who believe in it have chosen items that have been facts for years--that some are sending "holiday" cards instead of Christmas cards, for example.
Boys and girls, we're a multi-religious/cultural society. When I was still a graduate theology student in a Catholic institution, I sent a "Happy Hannuakah" card to Jewish friends. I still send "Blessed Ramadan" cards to Muslim neighbors! And, to the likes of John Gibson, bill o'lielly, and assorted other alleged rightwing harlots, that means I'm opposing Christianity.
You know, I never liked Gibson. But I thought he had a microgram of integrity. Now I realize how bad the US media have become because we allow a second rate hooker like him--the others I mentioned and others still--remain those who allegedly inform us, or are in a position to do so.
Why do I call them "alleged conservatives"? Because I don't believe that they--or even Ann Coultergeist and her ilk--believe in anything. They're completely cynical yet know their audience off of which they make a bundle. We all know their audiences, the ones Nixon used to call "the silent majority." They're people desperately in need of someone to tell 'em what to think. To boot, they need to consider themselves as victimized. It's sad, really, and real life goes on in spite of them and John Gibson.
How the Grinch Stole Oppression.......2007-01-09
This inflammatory and hyperbolic book is tailor-made for Far Right self-victimizers who need to justify their increasingly bizarre ideology of confrontation. Here John Gibson has forever ruined his standing as a journalist. Real investigative journalists tackle complicated stories, rather than spoon-feed invective and conjecture to the narrow-minded, or concoct vast conspiracy theories out of a few specific examples. The current ideological elite has enjoyed a decade of uncontested social, economic, and political power, and Gibson's claims here are perfect illustrations of how the Far Right can't even comprehend its own self-righteousness. While millions of their fellow Americans continue to face inequality and discrimination, the poor souls of the elite can't rest on their fortunate laurels, and want us to believe they're the ones who are really oppressed. That's because they saw a sign saying "Happy Holidays" rather than "Merry Christmas." This is the same political philosophy that uses the label "freedom" for overseas military operations that lead to the deaths of thousand of American soldiers and tens of thousands of civilians, then turn around and use "war" for the actions of a few levelheaded non-zealots who wish to preserve our Constitutional separation of church and state.
Gibson's "analysis" is nothing but a list of incidents in just seven different cities in which valiant Christian lawyers fought against the forces of evil that disputed a few Christmas observations. Of course, Gibson doesn't allow such a meager pattern to hold back a hyperbolic liberal conspiracy theory of the type his fellow self-victimizers will adore. You guessed it - a few activist "liberals" in a few towns constitute a vast conspiracy to introduce a paltry amount of discomfort into the privileged lives of tens of millions of comfortable elitists. Gibson's other running implication, about how the separation of church and state should apply to everyone else's religion except for the particular faith practiced by the current power regime, is so un-American and un-Democratic that even Conservatives should be aghast. If you're outside of the narrow Far Right political philosophy, this book is actually a useful illustration of how political and economic power leads to an illusory persecution complex. Not unlike many dictatorial regimes in history. If you're in that elite, or pretend you are even though that regime cares little for you, and you love to attract pity because you think you're forever victimized by non-existent conspiracies, then Happy Holidays! [~doomsdayer520~]
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Christmas is over, but at Pippi Longstocking's house, the fun has just begun! A dance around the Christmas tree, a feast of hot chocolate and cream cake, and a sled ride down the roof of Villa Villekulla are only a few of the events planned for Pippi's after-Christmas party. There are new people to meet and old friends like Tommy, Annika, and Mr. Nilsson to see again. Come join the festivities at Pippi's. "Sure to be a hit with Pippi's many fans as well as a nice introduction for the uninitiated." -- School Library Journal
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A Delightful Version of the World-Famous Pippi Longstocking!.......1999-07-28
This small book, Pippi Longstocking's After-Christmas Party was a joy to read. I reccommend it for small children as a Christmas treat or for those grown-up Pippi Longstocking fans who have been longing for another book about the famous redhead.
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In the wake of an election seen by many as a triumphant victory for “moral values,” political commentator and one-time seminarian Bill Press launches a counteroffensive against the so-called religious right.
For decades, Press argues, conservative preachers such as Jerry Falwell, Pat Robertson, and James Dobson—joined by most Catholic bishops—have defined religion so narrowly that Democrats and liberals have been pushed outside the fold. According to their narrow gospel, God put George Bush in the White House to deal with gays, guns, and abortion—and those who don’t agree are on the sure road to hell.
Bill Press says it’s time to take religion back: “Who gave this gang the inside track on religion, anyway? The way I read the Gospels, Jesus was as liberal as Paul Wellstone. He sure as hell wouldn’t have been a registered Republican. One other thing’s for sure: if Jesus ever came back to earth, there’s one gang he wouldn’t hang out with; and that’s this phony bunch of pious, puffed-up preachers who wear religion on their sleeves.”
How the Republicans Stole Christmas is also Press’s fervent call to Democrats and liberals to reclaim religion and return it to its basic principles of social justice, charity, and tolerance. Press argues that the Right didn’t just steal religion, the Left let them have it, offering no resistance as conservatives dictated what’s right and what’s wrong. But on today’s social issues, according to Press, religious conservatives have gotten it all wrong. They have turned Jesus from a loving Messiah who championed the poor and dispossessed into a cold-blooded advocate for the rich and powerful. Press does not confine his criticisms to so-called Christian leaders; he uncovers the same wrong-headed tendencies in other faiths and among nonbelievers, who even today cling to the Old Testament as an appropriate code of behavior.
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Which Political Party is Morally Correct?.......2007-03-29
Bill Press has written many books about politics and the theme of religion is a frequent occurrence in his writing. There is a good reason for this: Press spent many years in a seminary and he has a degree in theology. He knows a great deal about the Bible, its meaning, its contradictions, and its use/abuse by political leaders throughout the ages. And he wastes no time in this book going for the jugular; showing how Republicans- particularly those aligned with the Religious Right- have taken liberty with the Bible; seeking out passages and making narrow interpretations that fit their own ideology while completely ignoring the obvious messages about social issues that run contrary to the official party platform.
This book is a debunking type of book that clearly shows how Republicans often use Biblical quotes to support any number of their pet causes, like killing, hatred and/or phobia of people who enjoy certain lifestyles, and giving special breaks to rich people. Press doesn't just let his opinion suffice as a means of persuasion. He includes dozens of statistics along with specific passages from the Bible that show a different point of view, providing evidence that what the Bible says isn't as black and white as Republicans and Religious Right leaders would like you to believe.
One of the many things I like about this book is that the author fully admits that there are some Republican beliefs about Christianity that are more difficult to refute than others. With topics like abortion, the death penalty, and others it is very clear where Jesus stood on these issues (abortion is never mentioned in the Bible; killing is strictly forbidden except in self- defense). But with others, it takes more time and effort to show that the Bible isn't necessarily on the Republican side. One example is the issue of alternative lifestyles. Religious Right members like to point to certain, specific Bible verses that seem very condemning of homosexuality and Press admits that some of these do, indeed, seem very straightforward. But he then snaps back with other verses that, based on interpretation, seem to suggest that the Bible is indifferent toward homosexuality.
This book dedicates much of its space to the use of bible talking points to back its case but this isn't just a book about the Bible. It is also a book about religious freedom and the importance of church/state separation. With an issue like school prayer, for example, there is no direct biblical evidence to support or condemn. This is where the issue turns into a church/state argument and Press is firmly on the side in favor of church/state separation. Religious freedom and the anti- establishment clause have served both church and state very well and Press believes that this separation has actually helped churches grow and thrive.
When this book isn't taking on the Republicans over Biblical interpretation, it is taking on ministers and religious leaders who have made a pretty penny at the expense of their congregations. This is the focus in chapter seven and while the book doesn't spend as much time on this subject as the others, it is apparent how disgusted the author feels when ministers use religion to take money from poor people and fatten their own wallets. The book mentions a few specific individuals who are at the forefront of this swindle, and shows how many of them have sought to relieve themselves of guilt by looking for ways to Biblically and morally justify their selfish actions
Press takes time at the end of the book to recommend ways in which Democrats can regain the moral advantage they once held with the public and some of his suggestions will surprise die- hard liberals. He feels that Democrats are too uneasy talking about religion and this has been translated into indifference by Republicans, who have then exploited this as a means to gain support among the devout. Many Democrats feel that religion is a subject to avoid talking about because it is either too personal or they fear it is too divisive. Press feels this is a mistake, and he encourages Democrats everywhere to talk more openly about their faith in order to shake off this image that has been placed on them by Republicans; an image that many have equated with apathy, indifference, and even hostility toward all things holy.
"How Republicans Stole Christmas" is a very good analysis of certain issues often touted by Republicans as having a sound basis in the Bible and why their interpretations are often way off the mark. The book is written in an often humorous way and while it tends to get straight to the point, it keeps the tone on a respectable level. Press has strong opinions, but he refrains from name calling and he has no problem admitting that some Republican claims are stronger than others or that his own Democratic Party has made many mistakes in handling the subject of religion. It all makes for a solid piece of reading material and one that Democrats should take seriously if they hope to reverse the political damage inflicted by the Religious Right and restore themselves as the party for the moral and righteous.
The book I was asked to write.......2007-03-22
For almost twelve years now I have been publishing a web site that has been showing many people that Jesus was as far from the G.O.P. as Bethlehem, PA is from the original Bethlehem, and that Jesus would be the kind of "liberal" who in the past fought for equality and justice for all kinds of people, like women, people of color, laborers and the handicapped and who today embrace the unpopular causes of those who are imprisoned, immigrants, gays, and those whom our military likes to call "collateral damage" of wars which many agree are not even moral.
Bill Press has done an outstanding job of putting on paper many of the arguments that I make on the web. He's got name recognition that I will probably never have. But I urge any who appreciate his views to explore and to recommend my 200+ page web site, which you can find by Googling "Liberals Like Christ".
While you are at it, Google "Republican corruption" and you will find that, of the 1,700,000 sites that it will provide the very first one suggested is my page on that subject which I have been improving for years. Check it out and you will see why it has been in that first place for at least six months.
Biblical Evidence that the Religious Right is Wrong!.......2006-11-25
Press, who attended seminary and is well versed in Biblical scripture, hits the nail on the head with his detailed descriptions of how the religious right has used religion to manipulate Republican voters and to try to convince people that being a Democrat is a sin. Press points out in a calm, literate way how the Republicans have tried to corner religion and what we can do to take it back.
He cites biblical scripture that evangelists use to put their spin on topics and explains what the verses really mean. (Granted, you can put 50 ministers in a room with one verse of scripture and you will get 50 different interpretations.) Topics included here range from abortion to stem cell research to homosexuality to the war in Iraq. There are several more relevent topics covered.
This book is a good tool that Democrats can use to combat right wingers who cite scripture to promote an agenda of intolerance. It gives plenty of Bible verses, and will allow you the knowledge to stand up and say, "I think the Bible meant this when it says this..." I liked the hardcover title better, "How the Republicans Stole Christmas," but I think more people will take it seriously with the new paperback title. This is a very relevent book to read and it contains useful information to remember considering the times we live in.
Liberals dig their own grave without Republican help regarding religion.......2006-04-15
The Democrat Party has for years been considered by many average voters as less tolerant for people of faith.
It didn't used to be that way. During the Cold War, Kennedy and Johnson and the rest of the Democrats stood up to the atheists running the USSR and never apologized for doing so.
Things have changed, and to the Democrats' loss.
It is not George Bush going apoplectic when someone says "Merry Christmas" instead of "Happy Holidays." How many Republicans are trying to root out school prayer and ban the Pledge of Allegiance? Who is it that looks down on people who go to church and support the Ten Commandments?
It sure isn't Bob Dole or Dick Cheney.
The reality that Bill Press needs to address is what can the Democrats do to make themselves credible in religious-based issues. Senator Joseph Lieberman should be his model of choice, for it was Lieberman who stood alone when he publicly denounced President Clinton over his affair and subsequent lying regarding Monica Lewinsky. Religious values and morality were written all over his speech. And no Democrat dared to condemn him for it.
Overall great read! Only a few problems..........2006-03-22
In "How the Republicans Stole Christmas," Bill Press argues that the religious right hold a tyranny over "moral values" issues. The Republican Party is indeed commonly associated with such themes as anti-abortion and anti-homosexuality, themes that strike at the core of millions of conservative Christians across the U.S. It seems that in this day and age the Republican Party takes center stage when any issues that tie into religion are mentioned, issues that appear across such a vast number of topics that if someone isn't up to date on the topic he/she can quickly get lost. Luckily Mr. Press organizes his chapters in such a way that a reader can take a look at the table of contents and skip ahead to a chapter that is more interesting or in some cases more applicable to themselves. I, being both a future scientist and a non-Christian, particularly enjoyed the section on Stem Cell research and the chapter on God in the Classroom. I found them to be very effective in combating the various methods conservatives use to promote their "moral values" in these departments. Press is also helpful by utilizing quotes from evangelical leaders (or at least very loud evangelicals) to prove where absolutist thinking can lead to. It was shocking to know that some of the most "godly" men in America were so downright cutthroat and close-minded.
Although I enjoyed the overall concept of this book and even the chapter by chapter ideas, the phrasing and hyperbole did seem very much out of context. Press writes as if he is talking to a friend who does not completely agree with him. He has a tendency to go on a tangent here and there and lose sight of the cold, hard facts that could make him seem a little more professional. It should be made very clear that if one is to read this book that it is very biased. Mr. Press starts a Republican beating and does not stop, and while I may agree that some important Republicans in government need a swift kick, I did not like the tone in which Press makes his statements.
"How the Republicans Stole Christmas" is not simply a Republican bashing book though. After finishing it the reader sees that the true purpose was to inform democrats of ways to combat extremely right leaning Republicans and to, in a sense, "take back Christmas." Press seems to have great insight into a way to bring morality and religion back to the center line and that is for Democrats to not be afraid of talking. He uses Clinton and Kennedy as examples of how the Democrats have been mishandling the issue of religion by taking the safe route: not bringing it up. Unfortunately, the Republicans have brought it out onto the table and now is the time for the left to speak up on their religious values and prove that the right is not always so right, says Press.
The only problem that this reader sees with Press' argument to help Democrats is that he seems to point his book only toward Christians on either side. As a non-Christian, it seems at times that Press disregards the 15-20% of Americans who do not label themselves under the majority religion. Press argues that it is Christian Democrats who must fight Christian Republicans which leaves others not of the faith on the side-lines hoping that one or the other will win. I would like to have seen more talk on the views of minority religions as well, especially on the topic of God in the classroom, a concern that is more than just propriety to those not of the majority faith.
Overall, Bill Press did a wonderful job getting his point across and attempting to show Democrats a way out of the hole they seem to be sitting in. I would recommend "How the Republicans Stole Christmas" to anyone who would not take the hyperbole as literal and who find the issue of church and state interesting and relevant. If anything it is important for the public to understand the full breadth of what is going on so that come election time they can make a decision that is not self-centered but takes into account the views of others.
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The fourth book in the popular "Christmas with Martha Stewart Living" series, Parties and Projects for the Holidays helps holiday hosts impart the warmth and good cheer of the season to all their holiday entertaining and decorating.
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Another Martha Classic!.......2002-12-30
Here's another Martha book for the collection! With all the ideas and beautiful pictures, it's a book that sure to inspire most to creating beautiful tables and decorations for your own spectacular party!
Mediocre for Martha.......2000-11-03
In this month's (Nov. 2000) issue of ************************, Martha's traditional opening letter proudly describes the way she gave a presentation to potential stockholders about "spreading our costs of creating fresh and timely and evergreen content." What that means for us, Martha's consumptive public, is increasingly recycled content, which is unfortunately the case in this book.
While previous Holiday books have also consisted of compilations of recipes and projects from the magazine, they were richly useful and well-organized. This book doesn't even bother to reformat the original content. The book is divided into three parts - "The Parties," "The Projects," and "The Recipes." So, "The Parties," are basically reprinted articles from the magazine in their original "story" form, whose recipes are inconveniently clustered at the back. Of course, the quality of the recipes is high - included in this book are my favorite cookie recipe ever (Torie's Oatmeal cookies), and you'll be interested in the menus if you're thinking of making crown roast or roast goose this year. "Party plan" timelines are also included. However, I see no real reason to buy this book if you've subscribed to the magazine for a few years, or what advantage this book has over the newly released compilation of MSL recipes.
"The Projects" section's obvious intended highlight is the creation of the candy decorations featured on the cover. People with children might be interested in this, as there is a menu devoted to accompany a "Candy Craft Party with Kids," with the quintessentially traditional peanut-butter and jelly sandwiches, mac and cheese, little pigs-in-blankets, and cocoa with candy canes. Other projects, like ideas for giveaways, are skimpily represented.
On the whole, I am a great fan of Martha's, but I find previous Holiday books, such as "Christmas with Martha Stewart Living," or "Handmade Christmas" more charming.
It's About Time!!.......2000-09-23
After searching for several years for a Christmas craft book that is simple enough for the average person to follow, Martha Stewarts "Parties and Projects for the Holidays" hit the spot. She does an excellent job of illustrating the instructions to make them easy to follow. She also included some great crafts for children of all ages in this book. Not only are there these beautiful crafts for us to try, but just as many good recipes. A definate and all around great buy!!
It's About Time!!.......2000-09-23
After searching for several years for a Christmas craft book that is simple enough for the average person to follow, Martha Stewarts "Parties and Projects for the Holidays" hit the spot. She does an excellent job of illustrating the instructions to make them easy to follow. She also included some great crafts for children of all ages in this book. Not only are there these beautiful crafts for us to try, but just as many good recipes. A definate and all around great buy!!
I can finally do it!!!.......2000-09-16
After searching for the past seveal years to find a Christmas project, I have finally found a source that can help me do just that. Martha Stewart's "Parties and Projects for the Holidays" includes so many unique and exciting holiday crafts and recipes. The book also does an excellent job of illustrating the directions for almost each and every craft, which comes in great use. She did a wonderful job including a section of crafts that are great for children and easy for them to complete. A definate and all around great buy!!!
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- Will & Vision: How Latecomers Grow to Dominate Markets
- Associated Press Sports Writing Handbook
- Biomimicry: Innovation Inspired by Nature
- Confessions of a Kamikaze Cowboy: A True Story of Discovery, Acting, Health, Illness, Recovery And L
- The Official Guidebook to America's State Quarters
- When the Trees Say Nothing: Writings on Nature
- John Hay: American Statesmen Series Part 1
Snowmen at Night
A Wish to Be a Christmas Tree
Bear Stays Up for Christmas
Can You See What I See? The Night Before Christmas (Can You See What I See?)
Snowmen Pop-Up Book
