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How to become Emirates Cabin Crew

Caitlyn Rogers
CE Publishing UK (2007)
ISBN 9780955281853
Reviewed by Olivera Baumgartner-Jackson for Reader Views (07/07)

I have to admit that I had my share of doubts when “How to become Emirates Cabin Crew” by Caitlyn Rogers landed on my desk. Quite frankly, I just wasn’t so sure how useful a book targeting the future flight attendants for Emirates Airline could be for anybody outside that limited and select group. I mean, how many cabin crew members could they even want to hire? So I plunged in without any particularly great expectations.

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From Grass to Gardens: How to Reap Bounty from a Small Yard

Janet Lembke
The Lyons Press (2006)
ISBN 1592287468
Reviewed by Olivera Baumgartner-Jackson for Reader Views (2/07)

Winter is the time when most gardeners cannot do much actual work in their garden, so that’s the time when we tend to gather a bunch of gardening catalogs to marvel over and plan our new gardening exploits. Reading about new plants and making lists is a fun way to spend those waiting months, but I’ve discovered an even more fun thing to do if you are an avid gardener with a vision. Get yourself a copy of Janet Lembke’s “From Grass to Gardens: How to Reap Bounty from a Small Yard,” and I can guarantee you will be enchanted.

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The Golden Birthday Book

Joan Bramsch
Home Edited (2006)
ISBN 9780934334174
Reviewed by Debra Gaynor for Reader Views (2/07)

Joan Bramsch conceived the idea for “The Golden Book,” to celebrate her own five children, but the concept caught on with family and friends and soon spread like wildfire. “A Golden Birthday is a once in a life time celebration when the person’s chronological age is the same as the day of birth.”

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Secrets of the Gem Trade: The Connoisseur's Guide to Precious Gemstones

Richard W. Wise
Brunswick House Press (2005)
ISBN 0972822380
Reviewed by Beverly Pechin for Reader Views (2/07)

This well designed and beautifully illustrated book is a definite plus to the library of any gem collecting or trading person around. With exceptionally intricate and crisp, clear pictures the author shares vast amounts of information with the reader that can be useful to anyone from the well-trained collector to the novice.

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The Backyard Blacksmith: Traditional Techniques for the Modern Smith

Lorelei Sims
Quarry Books (2006)
ISBN 1592532519
Reviewed by Debra Gaynor for Reader Views (1/07)

With use of modern equipment and traditional blacksmithing techniques you too can create works of art. Heat and hammer work together along with controlled movement to produce works of art. Lorelei Sims finds the “repetitive motions such as tapering, flattening, scrolling and texturing have actually become meditative.” “My goal is to provide knowledge, insight, and inspiration to enthusiasts interested in implementing their own backyard smithy.”

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Key Notes: Creative Steps to Piano Success

Reviewed by Vicki Landes for Reader Views (11/06)

Author and piano instructor Barbara Wing shares her forty years of teaching experience in her latest book, “Key Notes: Creative Steps to Piano Success.” “Nine out of ten piano students quit lessons by the end of their second year” – with these disturbing statistics, Wing sees it as absolutely imperative for teachers to not only teach their students but to spark interest and enthusiasm. Her fresh approach to instruction is meant to keep students engrossed in the subject of piano studies for a much longer period of time.

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The Art of Regifting: Your ABC's Guide to Regifting, the Do's and Don'ts, Urban Legends and Folklore

Barbara Bitela
Outskirts Press, Inc. (2006)
ISBN 1598003143
Reviewed by Cherie Fisher for Reader Views (11/06)

I have to admit that prior to reading this book on regifting, I have never practiced the art. The “Art of Regifting” literally covers the subject from A-Z in 55 very well-written and hilarious pages. After reading it, I now feel up to the task of regifting.

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Fishes, Flowers, and Fandangles: Art Activities to Inspire Creativity and Imagination

Hua Tao Zhang
All About Kids Publishing
ISBN 0970086326
Reviewed by Becca Lawler for Reader Views (8/06)

This was a really cool book. I liked the activities. The book was really simple to read and very informative - telling you exactly what you would need in order to complete all the crafts. I couldn't do some of the crafts because cooking was required. I can’t do that yet.

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The Pocket Paper Engineer: How to Make Pop-Ups Step-by Step

Carol Barton
Popular Kinetics Press (2005)
ISBN 0962775207
Reviewed by Kelli Glesige for Reader Views (8/06)

Author Carol Barton has taken her twenty years of experience in the art of paper engineering, design, and bookbinding to compile an excellent instruction book on how to construct pop-ups. Concepts are presented in simple form with do-it-yourself models to make and refer back to. Handy pockets are included for storage of the finished projects.

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Native American Crafts & Skills

David Montgomery
The Lyons Press (2000)
ISBN 1585740705
Reviewed by Irene Watson for Reader Views (6/06)

I was particularly interested in reviewing this book to further my knowledge on my husband’s Cherokee ancestors and their roots in crafts. I was amazed how detailed this book is and found some interesting information.

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