Beautiful and informative
592205
This book is beautifully illustrated and filled with fascinating information and facts about coral reef ecosystems. With it's glossary, diagrams, maps and information about many inhabitants of coral reefs as well as how a reef forms, the food chains involved and more, I think this book would be a wonderful addition to all school and children's libraries. I received this book free to review from Netgalley and I highly recommend it!
1346544
Beautiful and informative book.  Not just a coffee table show piece.  History of objects and good ideas for decorating.  I would recommend this book for anyone thinking of decorating with blue and white.
1557049
This is beautiful, oversized, table top book that will have you gazing at it for months. The text is very informative and written is such a manner as to keep the reader engaged. The exotic world of the butterfly is explored all over the globe. Many of the butteflies will be of insects you have never seen before, with  some of the most interesting and complex patterns and colors. There is a very good section on the Monarch butterfly(Danaus plexippus)and the interesting story regarding it's migration. The fascinating stories are complimented by extremely well taken phtographs. The photographs are the highlight of this book as they are taken with different lenses and many with the natural light creating unusual results. The close ups are nothing short of spectacular. Seeing butterflies in the garden is one thing, seeing them magnified through the lense is another. I would recommend this book to anyone interested in butterflies and who wants to learn more about their interesting habits. I know I learned some things that I didn't know before as I am sure you will. Recommended for school and community libraries. This book would be very useful for a young student who is  writting a report or looking for an interesting book about nature.
3247944
This is a beautiful, informative book for those interested in creating unique art.  The pictures are absolutely stunning. The author teaches the artist (or even the non-artist) the way to produce this art form, as well as the way to run a business selling it.  Refreshingly, she stresses the importance of being professional and trustworthy at all times.  A great book!
247315
This book is just beautiful.  Fabulous reproductions and informative history.  I have wanted to own this book for quite sometime and am so very fortunate to finally have it in my library collection.
5 stars all around.
1790037
Beautiful book with a lot of pictures and facts.  I love it a lot.
938412
This is an amazing, beautiful book! I highly recommend this to anyone with a penchant for historical architecture and even more so if you live in or have visited Virginia. This book catalogues a broad spectrum of beautiful houses across a disparate geography. Some of these properties are not regularly open to the public, so this is like a "behind the scenes" view of the grounds, interior, exterior, along with plenty of interesting stories and facts about the properties.

It is an awesome book to have on display on the coffee table and is quite a conversation piece. I found the photos and the content equally inviting.

I am going to explore other books by these authors in hopes they will be as engaging and beautiful.
1168977
Fantastically designed book. Informative and beautiful to look at.
1697431
This book is gorgeous to behold, and then I opened it.  It's even more beautiful on the inside.  It's written beautifully, it's engaging, and I instantly want to try every recipe.  The photos inside are beautiful, and I feel like a pseudo-herbalist just for having it on my coffee table.  I own a few other herbal books which contain lots of information, but with this book, the author is able to describe each herb so personally and energetically, that I feel like I'm learning about long lost friends I need to keep near and dear.
4527112
Beautiful pictures and interesting, informative articles make this book a must for anyone who is allured by the beauty of turquoise. I read the book in one setting, and while it is a good place to start, I found myself wanting more information. If you collect turquoise or just wear it because you love it, do yourself a favor and get educated about vintage, pawn, and newer creations; natural stones vs. stablized stones, and even fake stones. You'll find this book helpful.
3706249
Beautiful and informative book.  Reveals so much about our nations history and certain attitudes during that time.  It opens the treasury up and reveals a rich and beautiful history of the interior and draws you in and invites you to visit the building. Great images of the buildings interior.  You will enjoy it!
2744774
I purchased this book as a gift and my husband is enjoying it so much.  It is a beautiful book and very informative.  It was also an affordable price.  I will probably be ordering another issue of Westmorland in the future.
1996024
beautiful and informative, well written. not an academic tone, but carefully researched all the same. I don't think the projects all match extent antiques I've seen in collections, but mostly because a lot of New England examples use imported silk tape.
4370183
The generous pages allow for large photos of O'Keeffe and her art. Coupled with very informative captions and contextual explanations, this book provides a far richer experience than books that only have the art and quotes, good as they are. The variety of photos of O'Keeffe over many years and photographers included many candid ones that reveal more of her humanity beyond the carefully posed icon. I especially appreciate the many photos by Maria Chabot and the notes showing her crucial role in the renovation of the Abiquiu house. Thank you so much for this gorgeous, fascinating book.
4037290
This is a lovely coffee table book about Britain and its history. There are many full color maps, both historical and current, and beautiful pictures. The book gives an excellent overview of Britain's history from the Iron Age to modern day. Obviously it is abridged but it's quite thorough for an atlas. I love the full color photographs. They are simply beautiful and worth it just to look at them. It takes me right back to my travels there. And as an educator, I like to use it for reference. You can get quick facts, time frames, etc. easily. Overall, it is a wonderful book.
3240528
This is a beautiful and informative book. It has equipment recommendations and advice on what to buy, approximate costs and suggested vendors. The equipment chapter covers everything from binoculars to different types of scopes to the all important accessories. There are over 400 illustrated pages describing 50 constellations with ample charts and photograph. By next year my copy will be well worn with lots of notes. It is the best guide for a beginner I have seen.
4895070
The most striking thing about this book is the collection of images. HUNDREDS of images, incredible, eye-catching, fascinating examples of effective ways to communicate information visually. Most pages have at least 2-3 large images, with detailed captions, to illustrate the principles in the text.  It looks and feels like a beautiful coffee table book (and more fun to flip through!), big and glossy, even though it has way more informative content than a coffee table book. Kudos to the author for finding so many excellent examples of the things she writes about, from both the U.S. and around the world -- if a picture is worth a thousand words, then this book is a treasure trove!

As an educational tool for students and professionals, the information in this book is a wonderful, clear summary of the smartest information in the field. Even for someone who is not a designer, the book is fascinating to browse through, and there's so much to be learned.