Making Handmade Books by Alisa Golden

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Making Handmade Books:

100+ Bindings Structures and Forms

By

Alisa Golden

Text © 2010 Alisa Golden

Photography © 2010 Alisa Golden

Illustrations © 2010 Alisa Golden

ISBN: 978-1-60059-587-5

Pages: 256

This is a wonderful book! I love it so much that I read it completely through, cover-to-cover twice, devouring how to do some of the new techniques I saw!! Wow! Golden is an excellent conversationalist. How do I know this? No, I haven't met her face-to-face, but.........

she has a gifted way of writing like she's talking to you alone. Engaging you. I can barely hear her voice speak, but it's right there!

She speaks of that which she knows. And she makes every move and nuance needed to make each lovely binding. She gives implicit instructions. Before her my best instructions have been some very destructive looking bindings! After her, I've learned to slow down a lot, take my time with them, and you know what? I've pretty much mastered the one I most wanted to make right. It's a basic binding, and it looks pretty good! I've gone on and made 4 book bindings, and they all look really nice!  I'm so happy with how they've turned out. Thanks to Alisa Golden's instructions!.

Great for those who are self taught and wanting to try something new, or just review something old! I'm rearing to go now!

You can purchase the book here. It currently sells on Prime for $18.86, and well worth every penny!

I give this book

Five Stars and...

a big...

Thumbs Up!

DISCLOSURE: This book was a private purchase and was not required to have a review, but the Author of this post lists this post as one of her own without obligation. Please enjoy the book! Every craftsperson who makes book bindings should have this book in their personal library. And , likewise, every librarian should have it their repertoire!

Bound: Over 20 Artful Handmade Books - By Erica Ekram

BOUND:

Over 20 Artful Handmade Books

By

Erica Ekram

Published by Lark

©2015 by Erica Ekram

Illustrations by Sue Havens

ISBN: 978-1-4547-1083-7

     This was such a fascinating book. The author not only let you see the finished works, but took you through a step-by-step series of photographs and drawings to allow you to try your own hand at making homemade books! And the bug has bitten me!

    Yes, it really has! (Be watching the Texicanwife blog for the debut's of several of my new handmade books! Especially for my book made from a pot pie box! And more unique trash-to-treasure books!)

    I adore this book, and am keeping it closely available as I craft my own handmade books. Instructions are given clearly, and concise, so as to not cause any confusion. You really will enjoy this book!

    I give this book a full  ...

...Thumbs Up!

And a full...

... Five Stars!.

This book is a joy to read and I cannot give it any higher praise!

You can purchase this book on Amazon here. 

You may purchase the book on Amazon $8.49 for the Kindle version, or

$14.71 for the Paperback version. 

(I read the Kindle version.)

****DISCLOSURE: This book was a private purchase, and as such did not require a review be given. The author's review printed above is without responsibility.

Hearts of Fire by The Voice of the Martyrs

Hearts of Fire

by

The Voice of the Martyrs

Forward by

Gracia Burnham

ISBN: 978-0-88264-150-8

Pages: 296

Completed: 01/24/2020

    This book tells the story of "eight women in the underground church and their stories of costly faith". Several lost everything. And I mean EVERY THING! Family (parents, sibling) and including their own children and spouse.

    As I was reading I kept thinking, "How do you get past some these losses?" I wondered if I was putting enough faith in God to take as firm a stand as these eight women did? Could I receive word that my husband and two sons were killed by anti-Christian groups, and they were burned alive? Immediately she praised God and offered forgiveness to those responsible.

    This book left me with re-dedicating my life to the Lord, and praying for faith to endure at any level.

    I am placing this book close to my Bible. I can see myself reading this, just to reassure myself that whatever I am going through, I can praise the Lord as these women did.

I can only give this book...

...Five Stars... 

and a great big...

… Thumbs Up!

    This book is available on Amazon $19.94 in paperback, and less for used.

****DISCLOSURE: This book was provided by the Voice of the Martyrs at no cost, and was  under no obligation for review.

Seeing Jesus by Jeffrey McClain Jones

Seeing Jesus

by

Jeffrey McClain Jones

Published January 16, 2014

by

John 14:12 Publications

ISBN:   1483982874

ASIN: B00D8KZH0M

Pages: 278 (Kindle); 295 (paperback)

    I fell in love with the main character of this book. He suddenly finds himself as the host for Jesus' earthly visit. While "Philly" can see and hear him, Jesus is invisible to everyone else. Except Grandma, after He miraculously healed her.

    You will laugh at Philly's adventures. You will ponder the truth's that Jesus shares with him. And you will cry. (This is a half box book!) 

    What I took away from this book was the fact, that while we do not see Him, Jesus is ever with us as He was with Philly. We may not see His physical body, but with a little practice we can know that He never leaves us! He is there with us around the clock! We need only listen to His voice! He sees us when we act badly, or say something inappropriate. And He talks to us all the time! We need only understand how He does this, and our lives will forever be changed.

    I can do nothing less than give this book....

FIVE STARS...

 and a big...

THUMBS UP!

    This book is available on Amazon as a free download with Kindle; and for $11.99 in paperback.

****DISCLOSURE: This book was a personal purchase and under no obligation for review..

Back at the Desk

    Hello Everyone! Yes, it's me! I know you've probably felt like I either abandoned you, I must have died. Am I right? Well, Surprise, Surprise! I am back for another year of writing and reading!

    This year I am determined to read 52 books! Yes, I haven't over speculated at how many books, but simply went with one per week.

    So, we are three weeks into 2020, and how am I doing?

    I'm not doing so well. I often have to take medication and it leaves me sleepy and unable to read. Week three, and I've read two books so far. Is that bad? Never fear, I really do think that I can catch up, and maybe even surpass my goal!

    So, be looking here for my book reviews. I write those just before just before I either place the book upon my shelf; or I rotate into my ever growing pile on my Kindle (gotta love the space saving idea of the Kindle, but my favorite will forever be the heft and feel, and sometimes the smell of brand new books, as well as antique ones!

    So be watching for my reviews, coming up next!

How to Cook With Lentils by Martha Stone

How to Cook With Lentils

by

Martha Stone

Copyright © 2017 Martha Stone

Kindle Edition

140 pages

    I am but one of a two-person household. It makes it hard to cook at times. Especially when one of a pair really is picky. I can eat most anything set in front of me. DH on the other hand, well, he won't admit he's picky, but believe me when I say that he is! Which is why I am so excited that when I asked if he liked lentils, he replied, "Well, I don't know that I've ever tried them!"

    My knowledge of how to cook lentils has been limited to what I saw my mother cook of them (which was rare). And that was simply as she would have a pot of beans: boiled with a piece of fatty meat, and used to replace meat for that evening. I have learned I could add other ingredients and leave out the fatty meat, such as fresh produce (potatoes, onions, carrots, spinach, kale, tomatoes, etc.)

    Need I say that I was thrilled to get this cookbook offer in my email! I quickly downloaded the book in my Kindle and voraciously read it, virtual cover to virtual cover! I am in heaven and can't wait to try out all of the delicious looking recipes!

    There are 7 wonderful chapters in this book: 

        CHAPTER 1: Use Lentils to Make Some of the Best Breakfasts

        CHAPTER 2: Get Inspired and Make the Best Lentils Appetizers

        CHAPTER 3: Make Some of the Most Incredible Lentils Salads

        CHAPTER 4: Enjoy Some of the Most Popular and Delicious Lentils Soups

        CHAPTER 5: Try the Most Amazing Lentil Stews Ever

        CHAPTER 6: The Best Lentils Casserole Recipes

        CHAPTER 7: Enjoy the Most Unique Lentils Desserts Ever ((hint, hint: this chapter includes an 

            red lentils ice cream recipe!)

    I can't wait to dig in and get started!!!

    I give this book 5 stars:

and a big thumbs up!

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payment for this blogs author when clicking on them and ordering merchandise.

Snackable by Alisa Fleming

Snackable

25 Sweet, Savory & Sippable Dairy-Free Recipes

Copyright © 2015 by Alisa Marie Fleming

Published by Fleming Marrds Inc

88 Pages

    I was a bit underwhelmed by this book, available only at Amazon and for Kindle. Recipes were kind of out there for me. I enjoy simply flavors that I can distinguish fairly easy, however, some of these were too far-fetched for me and my pallet.

    One that I cannot begin to wrap my mind around was Baked Sweet Potato Chips with Creamy Date Caramel Dip". Now I can understand the sweet potato chips (which I love!), but a caramel made from dates just doesn't do it for me. (It's like saying "Here, won't you try my prune and fish kabobs?" Or the current commercial on TV which mention the unheard of, but famous, "beetloaf". Gag!)

    And there's the smoothie recipe made from beets and berries. Separate I love both. However, neither make me want the flavor both at the same time! My stomach churns just thinking of this one!

    Thankfully this was a very short book, and could be read in a quick hour. I saw nothing I wanted to make right away, although in time I will try one or two of the better sounding recipes, to be sure.

    At this I do recommend you get your copy now, while they are still free for the Kindle, as no other media is offered. You may find the 25 recipes worth trying!

I give this book

Three Stars

and a 

Thumbs Up!

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