good book but not for beginners
345065
This book requires a lot of thought. You'll agree disagree be confused angry and in the end you'll be glad you read it. This book is for mature believers only given the challenging content. Makes you think and rethink.
4304568
This is a very good book. You'll learn some solid technique along with some surprisingly good solos (that really sound like solos and not just excercises)designed to put those new techniques to use. But as other reviewers have noted, the material here is not for beginners. I've been playing for over 40 years and playing some of these pieces up to Mr. Norris' speed was a challenge. A couple of things would have made the CD a little better: 1. some of the tracks are mistitled (easy enough to change), and 2. it would have been helpful to be able to play against backing tracks and not just along with Mr. Norris. Still, this was a worthwhile investment.
1500011
I got this book from my library and agree with the writer who said it isn't for beginners, although others feel comfortable that it is. Many procedures need two people for pressure on difficult to reach points. It really seems, to me, that it's written more for practitioners. Having said all of that I gave it 4 stars because it has a great deal of good information for those who are able use it.
3042693
I like this book, BUT it is not really aimed at the beginner. A beginner can figure it out, but it will take them a little more time than someone who has done some card-weaving already. What I like about the book: the way the author sets up the pattern charts for weaving is nice; there are charts for some patterns that are in the Peter Collingwood book. What I don't like: no color photos of finished projects; the price. I could have gotten it a little cheaper straight from the author. I have another of her books, Please Weave a Message, which I like a lot, too.
2104747
This book is not meant for a beginning student but suitable for intermediate to advanced player. A beginning student may be able to use this book if they have an instructor.
4043352
I, really think it was a good book for beginners like me, but it wasn't what I was looking for. It had great photography, but it was very unclear how to make a beautiful, planted aquarium grow. It's very good in somethings and lacks in others.
2881894
This is a pretty good book. I've always had my own ideas on investing but never knew this much helpful information. It wasn't a quick read, but that was simply because it was filled with a lot of good tips. However, I will say that it is not that easy for everyone to invest the way the book says. It takes money to make money.
Furthermore, I'd have to say that this book is definitely not for everyone, but for those who are able to do it, then yes, read this. I, myself, could not do it at the moment, but would love to in the future when I'm actually capable of doing so. This being said, I will be turning to this book later in the future when I hopefully have a good amount of money to invest.

Disclaimer: I received this book in exchange for an honest review. All opinions expressed are solely my own and in no way influenced.
165764
An excellent book, however it is not for Photoshop beginners.  It took me a while to get used to her style.  She assumes some Photoshop competence.  Read the examples carefully.  I would suggest repeating the lessons until you fully grasp the concepts that she is trying to teach.  I would have rated this book a "5", but I was a little frustrated because she did not include jpegs of all of her examples.  For example, I would be deep into the restoration learning curve, go anxiously to the next example, only to find that the next example was not included for practice.  Please Ms. Eisman, include all of the examples.  For this book, practice makes perfect-it is the only way to get to Carnegie Hall.  Also there is no CD. You must go to a slightly disorganized Website to download the jpegs to work with.  Since CD production was not an issue here, list price for this book may be a bit pricey.  Nevertheless she is a master of restoration.  Learning just half of what she illustrates in this book will make you a better Photoshop operator.  Industrial strength Photoshop is what is being taught here.  You learn how to use adjustment layers.  You learn how to apply masks.  Additionally color adjustmens and exposure adjustments are also covered.  It will continure to be a reference book for me no matter what version of Photoshop I may in the furture be working with.
4770678
It is a good book but to get the J2EE 5 Web Component Developer certificate you must use other resources. Nevertheless, I would say that I learned a lot reading this book and it wouldn't be fair to grade it with 4 stars. I recommend this book for people who don't know nothing about web development using Java. However, if you want to be an expert you should read other books for complementing the knowledge.
4674258
I love this book the tutorials are very good but this book isn't for beginners. i would like to she more male tutorials in a future books when i look in manga book the one thing they lack is they don't always have alot of male tutorials which ticks me off.
805419
This is not a beginner's book. It highlights a few kinds of different carvings but no step by step instructions that a beginner needs. It's a decent pattern book once you know what your doing. and don't buy kindle version unless you can download patterns from printer. I don't regret buying it but needed better book to help me along. Chris Pyle book relief carving in wood a practical introduction  is where you need to start. All the information is mind boggling. It's the best book I came across for people who are just starting.
159894
A LITTLE TO HARD TO FIGURE OUT FOR BEGINNERS BUT A GOOD DETAILED BOOK
4561771
I got this ebook for free with a link to download. After skimming through, this is not a book for beginners. There are so many intricate patterns (these are Mandala designs after all). It struck me as the kind of book where one has to work at a design for days at a time.
1076296
Was hoping this book was geared more for just basic learning of making Brick Flicks but wow it's very in depth with how to do this.  Bought for my son but it's a bit over his head for a 10 year old so I translate.  Good book, but for adults more than kids.
2803008
This book is great, and full of wisdom - but definitely NOT for beginners. It is highly technical, but that is good as it breaks from the narrative style of the Nikayas. Regardless, even though I've been practicing Buddhism and studying it for years, this is still over my head in places.

My only real complaint is that the cover was mangled and a bit torn in shipping, but the book itself was intact.
1057279
Great beginner book.  However if you are planning on erecting a tower, this book leaves you with more questions than answers.  There are lots of things indicated as don't-dos and with good explanation.  If you have lots of detailed questions, it doesn't help much.

This is really not a DIY book.  The author installs towers for a living and really pushes the reader to leave the work to professionals.
688120
This is a good book to learn Japanese, the manga format makes it really appealing and easy to follow. The lessons are structured nicely, best if you  follow the order in which they are presented and the grammar explanations are really helpful and clear. However, this is not a book for beginners. Even if you got the romanization of every kana and kanji, my advice is that you master already the kana and know at least 200 - 300 kanji before you start using this book, since it won't give you any advice about how to write and read them.