Beautiful, real-world, and perfectly clean
931748
Beautifully written, poignant, and at times downright heart-wrenching, this is a lovely story is appropriate for all preteens, teens and adults. Even though it delves into gritty, real-life issues, it sits firmly on the Clean and Wholesome shelf with no sex scenes and no bad language. The romance progressed at a satisfying rate, both characters underwent self discovery and self improvement, the hero was swoon-worthy, the heroine was likable and relatable, and it had a perfect, happily ever after ending.
2125609
Although I can't in good conscience give it the 5 stars that I'd normally award to films by BBC's Natural History Unit, it is through no fault of their cinematographers.  The editing might have been better, but I can't even really complain.  Having previously purchased this team's "Water Life" trio of disks, I had a fairly good idea of what to expect, since their camera-work there was also comparable to BBC's, and you'd be hard-pressed to find anything better.  There are added graphics to "Wild Life" I could do without, but all in all, I feel it is a fine addition to my collection of nature Blu-rays, and I'm fairly pleased with it.  The parallels they explore with ecosystems of Central America and the Iberian Penninsula as bridges joining distinctly differing evolutionary environments is intriguing, interresting, and exceptionally beautiful.
2933811
An actual delight to hold in your hands, skim or immerse yourself in. I firmly believe in supporting Creators you admire by buying their stuff, so I was going to buy this anyway, but this is an actual luxury item. Beautiful photos, diagrams, details, even the textured tweed cover feels special. Anyway, I know I should be calling this book crap but Im sorry Rog & Dabo, I just cant. It isn't crap.
523512
I live in a small studio apartment where aquariums are not allowed.  When I found out that this virtual aquarium existed - I was ecstatic.  I recently splurged on a 40" HDTV with a blu-ray player, and I love the fact that it can serve not only as something to watch TV and movies on - but also as a means for providing some background ambiance.

The disc contains 3 different aquariums - and all 3 are just beautiful.  Even if you did have your own real aquarium, you'd have to be obsessed with design and upkeep to have anything half as nice as the aquariums used for this disc.  Each aquarium has its own mood: The first, the Coral Reef tank, is vibrant and full of a variety of very active fish.  The second, Anemones, Clams and Exotic Fish, is more subdued and calming with the fish enjoying the flowing tentacles of the anemones.  The third, the Brain Coral tank, is almost frenetic - with lots of movement and action.

Great variety, well produced, and perfect for experiencing amazing aquariums without the headaches and expense of upkeep!

I also have to mention how fantastic the customer service is from BluScenes.  They're very accessible and willing to go the extra mile to help if there were any problems with your order.  Discovering a couple other BluScenes discs that I wanted, I decided to change my order mid-stream, got in contact with Jason, and he made sure that everything arrived exactly the way I wanted it.  It's rare that I see that kind of personal approach to customer service - and I couldn't be more pleased.
1314596
Stunning,  better than I would have ever anticipated
1495402
I have a ton of Geisha related books in my personal library -- both antiquarian and new, including a lot of "must have" volumes from amazon. This is my favorite. It is a perfect combination of the best of late 19th century and early 20th century photographic images -- mostly from the ubiquitous real-photo and collotype postcards of the day -- combined with an enjoyable text that seamlessly brings together accurate historical descriptions and informal anecdotes. Enjoyable to read, pleasant to look at. The entire package is is further enhanced by high production values -- the art direction and layout can hardly get any better for a book such as this. While the Geisha in Japan today continue on in small numbers as a disconnected, living anachronism (or a cultural decoration adored by visiting photographers), this book faithfully takes you to the heart of the Meiji-era, when the Geisha really were an integral part of the social mechanisms of the country. I recommended this book to anyone wanting a huge gallery of beautiful and representational images, along with meaningful and accurate commentary skillfully culled from the best sources.
4835935
Beautiful, well-made deck. The artwork is wonderful and I really LOVE what Lunaea Weatherstone wrote about each card in the accompanying guidebook. The packaging really surprised me - the box it comes in is durable, collectable, and includes a magnetic closure. The internal framework of the box - where it holds the deck - is so NICE and practical that I don't need to buy a bag or different box to protect and keep the deck in because this packaging actually WORKS!! I really love the feel of this deck. It's so much more positive and use-able than many shallow images and interpretations. It's very easy to connect to (if you love cats, that is) and a great way to get loving, open insight to tarot. I often go to this deck when I have trouble interpreting cards from other decks! It's very understanding and intuitive, and just plain Beautiful! I highly recommend it to new and experienced tarot readers alike <3
2080006
A book that I literally stumbled upon (I found it in a box of 'for free' books - the other reviewers do a great job of covering the plot...

I would just like to add that, everything else put aside, the author has a great structure to his prose.  The language is pure, clean and beautiful.  Regardless of content or context, this book was a pleasure to read.
954156
I have spent a lot of time gathering smooth, waterworn stones along beaches and streams, and have always loved their graceful rounded shapes, and their setting, the way they settle with each other. Alan Magee captures  this feeling perfectly. Looking at his book, no one can believe these are  paintings. Trompe l'oeile, fool the eye painting of the 19th century, comes  to mind - and he does a few paintings in that style. But those paintings  are ultra-natural, ultra precise. His do not call attention to their  precision. All you see is his subject. Can you act natural? Can you lay out  a garden, or leaves, or stones so that they look natural? I've looked at a  lot of stones, and I could not lay out actual stones in as natural a  setting as he sets them in his paintings. Look for this book!
4846222
Love it. And love that Rachel Ashwell still has it going on. Shabby chic is sooooo not a trendy passing fancy like chevron stripes or faux fur. It's timeless and soulful and celebrates tattered and tumbledown. (Who can resist tattered and tumbledown? Not me!) This volume celebrates a variety of spaces all of which are authentic, imperfectly beautiful, thoughtful, and real. As you might expect, the photography is stunning.
750488
This paper is fantastic! And well, it isn't really paper, but you know what I mean!

I love it, it cleans easily, is truly seamless, and leads to flawless photos. I use this all of the time with studio photography work. It is great with a flash, and without.

I love that it is long enough to allow me to shoot with a wider angle as well. I have attached a photo to show how seamless it is. The photo was taken with natural lighting, no flash or reflectors.
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[...]

When I was a young girl, my friends used to make fun of me when I said things like, "Oh look how beautiful the sun is, streaming through the clouds" or "Look at that gorgeous rainbow." I was amazed by God's creation. But slowly I learned to supress my exclamations of joy for the simple things. I lost myself, trying to be like everyone else.

Now, I am a mother of 6 beautiful children. I don't want them to lose their child-like awe of the universe. Gradually, I have come to relearn this simple and amazing world we live in. This book has brought this long-neglected aspect back into focus in my life. I thought I had lost it, but Ann VosKamp's book has helped me to find it again. The beauty in the mundane.

Some books you devour, this one I drank in like cool water on a muggy hot summer day. It satisfied my parched and weary soul.
561944
Easy to clean; durable; pretty design. What more could you ask for?
669768
This is a beautiful book, clearly done by someone with a great sense of esthetics.  Under "Clean House Basics," it states, "A well-kept home will improve your mental wellbeing--if your home is in order, the rest of your life will feel manageable."  This is certainly how I feel, even though my home is rarely totally in order.  This book includes lots of good strategies for achieving and maintaining organization. The spiral binding allows the book to lay flat, for easy reference.  "Keeping House" would make an excellent shower present, housewarming gift, or just a fine addition to any library.
167875
This book is fun to own.  Lots of good ideas that can be realistically applied. The pictures are beautiful and the writing truly energizes and inspires one to look with new eyes at the way space is used not only in ones own home, but also in public buildings and spaces which one occupies as daily life is lived.  I refer to this book often, and would recommend it to anyone interested in beautifying and simplifying their environment.
129493
This is a really beautiful book, well bound and sharply printed. The content is gorgeous and will inflame your wanderlust as well as a desire to throw everything you own into your backyard and start over.

Joking aside, this book has some great decor ideas that you can add to your house to make it look amazing and more tranquil. I got the book to see how hotels make their spaces feel inviting so I could try to emulate the layout and styles I liked. It was nice to have so many examples in one spot to pour through. One thing that popped out is color pallet; no matter the style, a consistent color pallet created a calming effect -- even in an eclectic room.

I moved around a few things, spray painted all my frames the same color and a few other cheap tricks and was surprised at how little effort it took to really take a room up to a new level. Clutter is always the enemy of calm, so just ridding rooms of visual clutter was an amazing lift in itself.

If you are looking for inspiration and want to see how top designers make spaces inviting, this book is s great resource. It is also nice to just have on the coffee table.
510800
Beautiful monitor for work or video.  It's been flawless for a week now with zero setup required to run with my Macbook Pro Retina.  Setup buttons are clear and well documented onscreen so no real need for manual.  Comes with 4 cables, a wall-mount bracket, and a stable stand that flips from landscape to portrait, tilts, swivels and elevates.  For work with text documents, it has as many pixels as I could possibly see, and all are crisp with good contrast and more brightness than I'll need. I can't imagine wanting anything more, though I don't do video games.