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The "Silver Bible" -- thoroughly revised, updated and redesigned

Interior designers, architects, and other design professionals can still turn to the field's beloved "Silver Bible" for a wealth of information related to the design and planning of residential and commercial interiors. But now, Time-Saver Standards for Interior Design and Space Planning, Second Edition goes even further to truly make the classic interior design reference the standard in its field.

From standard furniture dimensions to architectural woodwork details, you'll find a vast array of time-saving data and details. Editors Joseph DeChiara, Julius Panero, and Martin Zelnik have brought together contributions from well-known architectural and interior design firms to give you details derived from actual designs and working drawings, showing various solutions for typical design problems encountered in interior architecture.

You get a wide range of typical layouts and residential spaces, offices, conference rooms, and reception areas, in addition to details of bars, restaurants, and public toilets. This exciting new edition includes new international examples and metrification – and provides you with full coverage of healthcare spaces, educational spaces; home offices; videoconferencing spaces; green design; project forms and schedules.Two outstanding sections cover historic styles and woodworking. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (24)

Very helpful book
I bought this book in college because it was part of my required text for my degree in Interior design.I have been out of school for 4 years and I still keep it at my desk or nearby when I am doing drawings.I recommend this book to anyone who is in the design industry.The details and information in this book saves the designer from having to go through multiple books looking for specific details.

excellent condition, very good price
This is a great reference book for designers and architects. It arrived very timely,in excellent conditions and I could not ask for a better price.

An encyclopedia for interior designers
This book is packed with info on furniture design, drafting tips, and use of theme for virtually every type of space. Perfect for students! Accompanied by plenty of illustrations to reference.

Great price and perfect condition
This textbook was required for my Basic Drafting class.It was cheaper to go through Amazon than my school's bookstore.I recieved the textbook in great condition and in time for class to start.Very happy with this seller.

Time-Saver Standards for Interior Design and Space Planning
HUGE ASSET! This book has everything in it and has been extremely helpful. It is a big book, therefore, it is not easy to carry around. I take it to school occasionally-I have chosen to lug it around in a rolling cart--most helpful for all those books and drawing tools, etc.One downside, sometimes the print is so small you may have to have a magnifying glass to see what is written.
Purchasing this book on Amazon saved me a lot of money. I highly recommend this book for Interior Design students and Designers. ... Read more

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The Standard of Excellence Comprehensive Band Method Books 1 and 2 combine a strong performance-centered approach with music theory, music history, ear training, listening composition, improvisation, and interdisciplinary and multicultural studies. The result is the most complete band method available anywhere. ... Read more

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The Best Starter
I got this book when I first joined band. It has simple songs like "Hot Cross Buns" to harder songs like "Ricochet Rock". It also has a list of all of your major scales in the backof the book. Irecomend this to new saxophone players ... Read more

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A Great Resourse For Screenwriters of All Levels
In THE HOLLYWOOD STANDARD, Christopher Riley uses hundreds of clear and concise examples to show us what we are doing right and wrong with regards to screenplay formatting.As a Film Professor, this is an critical tool for students and seasoned writers alike.Riley's attention to detail mirrors the specificity one must have in creating an entertaining piece of literature that is the modern screenplay.I will be using this text in my classes.

Not a Good Book to Buy for the Kindle
I sort of don't know what I was thinking when I bought the digital version of this book for my Kindle.(Well, actually, I know exactly what I was thinking: "I want this and I want it now.")Because the content of this book deals so heavily with the specifics of screenplay formatting, one really needs to be able to see the full-page layouts Riley provides.And because it is above all else a reference book, the ability to rapidly flip back and forth between pages would be helpful.The Kindle, as much as I love it, makes this kind of reading very difficult.

That said, the information herein is rock-solid, and having it in digital form doesn't diminish its usefulness, I suppose.The book is well organized, and about as engaging and accessible as an instruction manual on formatting can be.

I'd give the book four-and-a-half or five stars, but only it in its old-fashioned form, with bound pages and all.The Kindle copy of this product is, it pains me to admit, kind of a waste of money.Amazon (or the publisher) ought to reconsider the fact that it offers a Kindle version of this, but I'm guessing that won't happen as long as there are impulsive suckers like me out there.

Ah, well.Caveat emptor.

Pay attention to table of contents
If you sit down and just read the book you may be a tad disoriented. They is a slim chance you will remember and be able to apply all of the rules when you sit down to write.
And that is because I do believe this is "complete and authoritative" because the author gives you the separate rules and standards for all the different types of scripts.... from spec scripts to scripts in pre-production and into production... from TV scripting or Feature Film, the rules are different. Such as a comment made here about whether to use (CONT'D) or not. This book explains that. I really enjoy using this book to reference and help me make sure my scripts are perfectly formatted (although that's not to say I don't reference other sources in addition) I give this book four stars only because perhaps the formatting of the book itself may confuse some people, my advise is to use the table of contents and search for the things you need in the moment.

Great book
I've read about 20 screenwriting books. You'd think with FinalDraft and all of the other screenwriting software, you wouldn't need a book like this, but you do. There's so much more to delivering a properly formatted, professional looking screenplay than what the software can do for you and this book explains in a well-laid out, easy-to-read style, exactly what your screenplay needs to look like AND what it SHOULDN'T look like. I teach a screenwriting course, and this is on the MUST BUY list.

This is for Shooting Scripts
If you're writing a spec script, beware this book misses a LOT of important differences.The title and first page are different for spec scripts, you don't put all NOISES in caps, your transitions are limited to 2 or 3 per script, and so forth.I recommend David Trottier's "Bible" and "Dr. Format" to get you straight on all the rules you need to know about spec scripts.Save this book for after you are well grounded in all the spec script rules. ... Read more

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Each workbook correlates to the appropriate core textbook. This supplement contains detailed, interactive exercises, designed to reinforce learning and increase student comprehension ... Read more

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Good book, bad condition
I currently am a student a "beauty school". This is the text book we use at school, while it is a very thorough useful book; it's life span does NOT last.Over half the students at our school who have this book, their book is falling apart, taped together or they have missing parts due to the book falling apart...

Milady's Standard Cosmetology 2008: Theory Workbook (Paperback)
I purchased this Milady textbook to help me study to achieve my goal of becoming a hair stylist.I highly recommend that if you choose this text, you buy the other accompanying books also (exam review, practice workbook, etc.)I studied this textbook while at my sisters salon (where I could see other stylists cutting/shaping hair).
I found the reading to be very interesting.There is information about hair that a person would never even think about.The reading was very easy to understand, and I can appreciate that fact very much.
I have yet to take the exam/test to obtain my license, so I hope this series will help me achieve my goal.Once I take the exam, I will write another review on how helpful these Milday texts are when it comes to obtaining licenses! ... Read more

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The premier study Bible used by scholars, pastors, undergraduate and graduate students, The New Oxford Annotated Bible offers a vast range of information, includingextensive notes by experts in their fields; in-text maps, charts, and diagrams; supplementary essays on translation, biblical interpretation, cultural and historical background, and other general topics.
Extensively revised--half of the material is brand new--featuring a new design to enhance readability, and brand-new color maps, the Annotated Fourth Edition adds to the established reputation of this essential biblical studies resource.Many new and revised maps, charts, and diagrams further clarify information found in the Scripture text. In addition, section introductions have been expanded and the book introductions present their information in a standard format so that students can find what they need to know. Of course, the Fourth Edition retains the features prized by students, including single column annotations at the foot of the pages, in-textcharts, and maps, a page number-keyed index of all the study materials in the volume, and Oxford's renowned Bible maps. This timely edition maintains and extends the excellence the Annotated's users have come to expect, bringing still more insights, information, and perspectives to bear upon the understanding of the biblical text.



· The renowned New Revised Standard Version Bible translation, the scholarly standard for study of the Bible


· Wholly revised, and greatly expanded book introductions and annotations.


· Annotations in a single column across the page bottom, paragraphed according to their boldface topical headings.


· In-text background essays on the major divisions of the biblical text.


· Essays on the history of the formation of the biblical canon for Jews and various Christian churches.


· More detailed explanations of the historical background of the text.


· More in-depth treatment of the history and varieties of biblical criticism.


· A timeline of major events in the ancient Near East.


· A full index to all of the study materials, keyed to the page numbers on which they occur.


· A full glossary of scholarly and critical terms.


· 36-page section of full color New Oxford Bible Maps, approximately 40 in-text line drawing maps and diagrams.

Classic but not stodgy, up-to-date but not trendy, The New Oxford Annotated Bible: 4th Edition is ready to serve new generations of students, teachers, and general readers. ... Read more

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THE BEST BIBLE YOU'LL NEVER USE
I LOVE the Oxford Annotated and use it along with the HarperCollins and New Interpreter's for my work in seminary and at church, and I have recommended the Oxford to literally hundreds of people.When I found out that a new edition had been released, I announced it in our church newsletter and I went ahead and bought 15, meaning to sell them to our members at cost or to give them as gifts.Why 1 star?It's because

1) THE PAPER ON WHICH IT IS PRINTED IS A BAD JOKE. Just like the New Interpreter's, you cannot open and close the thing without having the pages bend back upon themselves.The pages become crumpled with even the gentlest use.

2) CONTENT DOESN'T MATTER IF YOU CANNOT READ THE PRINT.There are two factors at play here.The font is miniscule and the paper is virtually transparent.How they printed this in the first place is a miracle of science.

3) PEOPLE NEED THIS BIBLE IN THEIR HANDS.I gave this Bible to two separate people who had said that they wanted one. I asked them to be honest and let me know if they thought that they would have trouble reading it.Both of them handed their copies back to me saying "No, thank you." - even with the Church picking up half the cost.

Dear Whoever Makes These Decisions:

I work hard to convince people that they need to get a first-class, academic Study Bible.It is a hard sell because they are so bound to their "relevant", "real world", (Shall I go on?), quasi-scholarly, agenda-driven, anything but the NRSV, Devotional Bibles. Please believe me when I say that those of us who care about the wonderful work that you do are willing to carry around larger, heavier Bibles if what we get is stronger, more opaque paper, and larger fonts. We would be HAPPY to pay more if you would improve the printing and bind the books so that they can stand up to the years of use that the Oxford Annotated, HarperCollins and New Interpreter's warrant.

I would be DELIGHTED to see a post from a representative of Oxford University Press, HarperCollins, or Abingdon Press saying that you plan to reexamine your printing decisions.For what it's worth, whichever of you guys comes out with a physical product that approaches your outstanding scholarship, will have my order and another 100 to go with it.

P.S.:Anybody want 15 unreadable Bibles?I'm selling them cheap.

Best Research Bible for Study
exactly what I was looking for to use with my "Education for Ministries" class.
Very through study Bible.

excellent for studying the Bible
The introduction to the individual books along with the footnotes help me to really understand what is going on in each verse and chapter.

Great study resource!
THis is a wonderful study Bible, received in great condition and when promised.Amazon had a lot of great choices and I'm extremely pleased with both the description of its condition (which was excellent; just like new) and with its content.

All things considered, a very good Bible
I "upgraded" from the Augmented Third Edition. This new edition is definitely an improvement. It's a bit more liberal but still upholds the essentials like the divinity of Christ, etc.The Oxford Annotated is the first study Bible I've seen that doesn't assume inerrancy so it's not afraid to point out flaws in the text, but it still treats the Bible with the proper respect, and doesn't try to reduce it to just another piece of ancient literature.
The binding for the hardcover edition seems to be a little sturdier, so that's a nice improvement, and it's generally a nice-looking book. The cover is more attractive than the Third Edition. One change they made that I didn't like is that in the Third Edition each page had the beginning and ending verses at the top of the page, and they unfortunately removed that feature in the Fourth Edition.
All things considered, this is the best liberal study Bible out there, and I strongly recommend it.
If they would just add cross-references and chapter headings and restore the beginning and ending verses thing I mentioned then it would be perfect. ... Read more

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Features the best tunes of Gershwin, Rodgers and Hart, Cole Porter, Harold Arlen, Ellington, etc., as well as some pop and jazz standards. There are lyrics on almost every tune, all the verses are included, and the chords are a consensus of how each song has been interpreted by the best jazz artists, almost always hipper than the original changes. ... Read more

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Excellent....
The Standards Real Book (C Version) by Chuck Sher is everything that I hoped it would be and more. The song is list is great, chord options are outstanding. Being a guy who just got back to playing the guitar after more than 40 years, I am playing the songs I want to play while learning to chord options. EXCELLENT PRODUCT, (Chuck I want The Standards Real Book (C Version) #2).
BTW, I sent an email to the Chuck's company email address and he answered it personally the same day - you can't for better customer service than that; thank you Chuck.
Bob

My Favorite Fakebook
I too would love to be able to have a Volume II of this "Real Jazz Standards Fakebook".

I have almost every fakebook there is: Hal Leonards "Real Jazz Standards Fakebook", "The Real Book" (Vol I, II and III). "The New Real Book" (Vol. I, II and III) etc. If I could have only one fakebook it would be "The Standards Real Book" by Sher Music. I am a professional pianist that performs at a lot of receptions, parties and weddings. This book has the highest percentage of songs that I like to play that fit those well paid society piano type jobs. I also love having the "Verse" sections for intros to the well know parts.

Well done.
This book, together with the Sher "New Real Book" series are well done lead sheets.I think the Hal Leonard "Real Book" series has more of what I would consider the "old" standards (30s-50s), though there is a lot of overlap in titles between the series.I think you can check the index/table of contents online to see the titles included, to see if it has what you want.The Sher series seems to be a little more aggressive with alternative chords/progressions than the Hal Leonard series.The print is a little clearer, and there are lyrics included with many of the tunes (Hal Leonard Real Book series generally does not).Chord changes vary slightly between same tunes in the Sher and Hal Leonard series, but can't say that one is better or worse.

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I bought both the Sher and Hal Leonard series, and am happy with both. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (10)

2nd edition worth the investment
If you have procrastinated so long in taking the PgMP Exam that you had purchased the first edition to study, time to go back to the well and purchase the second edition, because you are going to need it.Changes are clearly outlined at the front end of the book, and they are significant.This is probably required reading (2nd Edition) before investing the time, effort and money required for testing for PgMP certification.

One of the best PMO books. Definitely useful than PMBOK
Contrary to my own belief, this is actually not bad of a guide for program management. I definitely used this book and some of the references to create a deck that I presented to senior managers. They found the content to be very useful.

I think PMI did a great job in this book than the PMBOK, which is definitely a good bed time material. This book is well written and flows nicely. I didnt expect that I will actually like this book and use it for anything beyond just knowledge but I found that some of the graphics are helpful and can be used for presentations. That to me along with the deep and thorough practical examples made this book a 4 star.

Used This to Pass the PgMP Exam
The Second Edition is light years ahead of the First Edition--I've read both.I received my PgMP certification this month.Since there were NO STUDY GUIDES available anywhere that covered the material presented in the Second Edition, I simply read this standard along with PMI's Program Management Professional (PgMP) Examination Specification.These two books and 15+ years of practical program/project management experience helped me pass the exam.

Basics of Program Management
It is a basic and fundamental book of Program Management. I can really recommend it if you want to buy a handbook of Program Management.

Second Revision is a big improvement!
Project Management Institute issued the second revision of their program management standard in December 2008.The second edition is a significant improvement over the first edition published in 2006.Detailed changes are noted in an Appendix A to the standard, but in general, this is a totally new document, not merely a revision.The standard is now 324 pages, versus 109 pages, themes were deleted, knowledge areas added, and other major modifications were performed.

PMI's The Standard for Program Management - Second Edition is linear in approach, with very generic good practice recommendations.It assumes that the entire scope of the program is known early on, which is not true in all programs, or it plans for an R&D type phase that will answer the outstanding questions.The standard is very non-prescriptive in nature, allowing the implementing organization to create the best implementation method.This type of standard is helpful, but requires significant organizational expertise to help the implementation process.

For those who are looking for a methodolgy to implement see Office of Government Commerce, (2007), Managing Successful Programmes: Delivering Business Change in Multi-project Environments Book, 8th impression, The Stationery Office, Norwich, UK.It is a very good method of implementing program management in an organization and is in line with PMI's standard. ... Read more

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Complete and comprehensive coverage is given of the full ANSI/ISO C++ standard.Amazon.com Review
Programming with the C++ Standard Library can certainly bedifficult, but Nicolai Josuttis's The C++ Standard Libraryprovides one of the best available guides to using the built-infeatures of C++ effectively.

The C++ Standard Library providesplenty of default functionality in the form of the Standard TemplateLibrary (STL) for containers (like vectors and linked lists), as wellas generic algorithms (which allow you to sort, search, and manipulateelements inside containers). The best thing about The C++ StandardLibrary is that it gives the reader a concise guide to workingwith these basic containers (from lists to sets and maps, witheverything in between). Each container type is explained along withshort code excerpts. Moreover, in a reference section, the authorexplores the connections between each container type, showing how theyshare similar methods. (Learn just a few methods and you can prettymuch work with them all.)

In addition to STL, this book excels atproviding a readable introduction to the generic algorithms (which canbe used to sort, search, and otherwise manipulate STLcontainers). Other books either fold this material in with theexplanation of containers or make it seem like an esoteric topic. Thefact is, generic algorithms work with all the STL types, and byseparating these algorithms out like this the reader can learn therich array of algorithms available in today's standard C++. While thisbook concentrates on STL and algorithms, readers will still find greatcoverage on Standard Library string classes and streams (including afine section on internationalization and locales).

For thebeginning or intermediate C++ programmer, The C++ StandardLibrary can be a real timesaver. It arranges and explains thecomplexities of the C++ Standard Library and STL in a manageableformat that's great as a reference and as an approach toprogramming. --Richard Dragan

Topics covered: historyof C++ and the Standard Library, template basics, Big-O Notation, thestd namespace, standard exceptions, allocators, standard libraryutilities, pairs and auto_ptr, numeric limits, the Standard TemplateLibrary (STL) basics, containers, iterators, algorithms, vectors,lists, deques, strings, sets, multisets, bitsets, maps, multimaps,stacks, queues, iterator adapters, function objects, elementrequirements, value and reference semantics, complex numbers,valarrays, stream classes, stream manipulators and formatting, fileI/O, internationalization, and locales. ... Read more

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Bad formatting on smaller Kindle devices
I got this for my Kindle rather than a bulky book to save on space, and I wish I'd just paid the couple of dollars extra to get a real copy.The formatting on many of the coding examples is TERRIBLE and what's even worse is some examples actually have text cut off!I've just wasted 20 minutes trying to find a link to notify Amazon of the problem without any luck which makes it even more frustrating.This book doesn't seem to be marked as "optimized for larger devices" and regardless, it's unacceptable that meaningful text is lost.

Full of algorithmic errors
I bought this book by looking at the overall ratings and I had a need for a reference book for STL.

The organization of the book is not smooth and of course there are many algorithmic errors.For starters the example of autoptrs on page 44-46.

I was not convinced by the example and hence I tried at home, the example does not behave as described.

I complained to author and mailed him my implementation.He balked and told me "It is compilers fault.And his example is solid."

Then the implementation of reference semantics example on page 222-223.

The count is increased for the object which is created later and thus the count on all objects referring to same object differes in every object.

Thus if the earliest created object is destructed first, then the whole reference semantics example will break.

I wrote to the author and he said "He does not have the time to look at the example.He is very busy."

My suggestion is for everybody that take the examples in the book with a pinch of salt.Try them first before getting convinced.

There are explanatory errors in containers for rbegin, rend functions and their uses, and the containers code does not include the type of the arguments or the return type.The iterator of any conatainer semantics are not explained in a comprehensive way.

And there is no good example of using the constructor

Container(beg, end).

Order Review
Fast shipping, problem free. Very impressed! My book is in great condition! I will return in the future.

Very informative, clear explanations
I am not new to STL, however this book provided me with a much deeper understanding of the inner workings an nuances of STL.

Some people have complained of the examples.I found them concise and to the point, giving clear and straight forward examples of the topic.

The Kindle edition is terrible
Don't get me wrong. Content-wise, this book is indispensable. However, the Kindle edition is almost unusable. The contents of the book are all displayed using a single proportional font, and it appears that most of the formatting for the source code is lost. As a result, you find that you have source code getting lost in the middle of text, incomprehensible pieces of code where things are spread over two or three lines, and just plain messiness all around. The loss of formatting of the source code makes this edition of the book almost useless for the purpose of reference. I am afraid that this is a problem we will be seeing for most ebooks for a long time, and it is rather depressing. In short, I can't recommend this book in electronic form. Go ahead and bite the bullet and just haul the regular one around. ... Read more

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The first edition Interior Graphic Standards Student Edition will be a comprehensive reference to the art and craft of interior design for students. The planning, designing, detailing, finishing, and decorating of interiors from the programming to the project closeout phases will be included. Emphasis will be placed on commercial interiors. ... Read more

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Got It Quickly
Happy with the book and how quickly it arrived.Love the promtness!Thanks.

Awesome quality and fast delivery
I got this book well before I thought I was going to and it was in amazing condition :)

The Essential "Must Have" Reference Book For All Interior Design Professionals
If I had to keep but one reference book on my shelf as a Professional Interior Designer, this would be the book. It contains in-depth and well-formatted information on virtually every subject in the field, and the graphics are outstanding.One of the authors, Maryrose McGowan, is a powerhouse and has done a remarkable job with this guide and I hope she comes out with many other useful books to advance the profession.This book has quickly replaced several books I previously owned that attempted to do what this book has done with great simplicity, completeness, and accuracy.

The chapters are well-organized, the graphics are abundant, clear, and easy-to-understand, and they contain information from all ends of the spectrum.The price tag of the book is steep, but well worth the investment.Save your pennies and make a point of buying this book, or look for used versions as they come available on Amazon.com.You will be glad to have this book in your collection!

Great and Helpful Book!!
This book is very helpful for upcoming designers.It gives you standard codes for everything you could imagine. Very helpful when doing my design projects.

A ...must have book
If your an Interior Designer or practicing to be one this book should be amongst the many in your personal library. The details are well written and displayed. ... Read more

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This book, the most comprehensive and basic working tool available to the design professional, encompasses every area of expertise required in the practice of contemporary interior design.

Architects, interior designers, drafters, specifiers, and designers and manufacturers of building materials, furnishings, and equipment for interiors will find essential specification data and thousands of fully metricated, dimensioned drawings of interiors and the components of interiors. The range is vast: materials that range from hinges for cabinet doors to ceramic tiles for tub enclosures; drawings of standard and custom millwork for hundreds of specific interior applications; detailed dimensioned plans for custom casework; fully dimensioned room layouts keyed to drawings of individual details; illustrations, with dimensions, of standard and special-purpose furnishings and equipment. Throughout, acknowledged industry standards are given—as are specifications and notes about usage. Vital information about flammability and life safety factors and accessible barrier-free requirements is also given wherever it is applicable.

To facilitate quick access, the book is organized in three parts, with CSI Masterformat code numbers used throughout. Part one covers standard dimensions of manufactured interior components, including basic graphic and design elements; architectural millwork and hardware; partitions and doors; windows and skylights; interior finishes, specialties, and equipment; stairs and ramps; and lighting.

The second part deals with residential graphic and design standards, and the third part covers commercial graphic and design standards—public washrooms, commercial offices, banks, retail spaces, health studios, restaurants and bars, hotels and motels, medical and dental offices, libraries, and places of worship.

A complete resource book, Interior Graphic and Design Standards includes lists of industry associations, glossaries of terms, size charts, conversion tables, and practical checklists of steps in the design process. There is an extensive keyword index, giving page references as well as CSI Masterformat code numbers, and a complete alphabetical listing of data sources. ... Read more

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overrall ok, some teeth marks on binding
overrall in ok condition. had some teeth marks on binding that seller did not add in description but did not effect the overrall quality of the book. the edition did not have the needed scale figures in the drawings and was unaware that there was more than 1 edition type. would have been nice to have more of a description before purchasing. pretty much what was described, since description was brief.

This one needs to go permanently out-of-print and be forgotten
This book is out-of-date, poorly written, poorly organized, and a complete waste of one's money, time, and effort.The graphics are inconsistent and poorly done, and it is a nightmare trying to make sense of technical information provided by Ms. Reznikoff.

This reference has been eclipsed in light-years by Maryrose McGowan's book "Interior Design Graphic Standards", which is now considered THE reference book of choice and the Gold Standard in its class. Use your money wisely and opt to purchase McGowan's publication instead of this one.

great resource tool
This book is a necessary staple for every Interior Designer's book collection

A great reference book for Design Students and Practicing Designers!
I recently purchased this book while taking a Commercial Interior Design course as part of my Interior Design degree.I found the book to be very helpful in many aspects of commercial design and specification.Also, my boss, who is a licensed Interior Designer and has been practicing for about 10 years has a copy of the book that she used while in college; she refers to it as her design reference Bible, haha.Although some of the material (such as codes) may be out of date due to the everchanging laws and standards, overall this book is filled with valuable information.A must-have for all interior designers!

Designers
A great book for interior designers. Serves as a great refrence. A must add to any library collection! ... Read more

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LESSONS FOR A YEAR
I must like this version. I buy one every year. I enjoy the lessons and would recommend the books for individuals seeking more in depth biblical study. The book is based on the lessons generated by the International Sunday School Lessons by Standard Publishing. Great!

Commentary Supreme
I thoroughly enjoy the Standard Commentaries I have purchased down through the years from you.This year I was surprised to see that the size was reduced.Yet, the information is still in tack.Smaller in scale, but not reduced in the quality.Actually, it fits in my bible bag much better.Amazon you Rock!

Great study guide
This a great study guide.I have used it for many years.It appears this year they have revamp the commentary but all in all it is still the best you can find.

KJV Standard Lesson Commentary 2010-2011 Print Smaller Than Previous Years
I have purchased this commentary for the last several years and the printed book was easy to read in the standard edition. I only ordered the large print version for those members of the class who had vision problems because of age and other vision problems.This years standard print causes everyone to complain about the small print.Is this just the publishers way of forcing buyers to purchase the large print book?We are the only class in this church to use the Standard Lesson Commentary. All other classes use a different book.This years book from Standard is causing many class members to question why we continue to use the Standard when we can get a readible book of lessons from another provider. (THE OTHER PROVIDER IS NOT THE STANDARD LESSON COMMENTARY, BUT HAS THE SAME LESSONS IN READIBLE PRINT IN THE STANDARD PRINT FORM)KJV Standard Lesson Commentary 2010-2011 ... Read more

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Not much new

This book provides the PMI standard for portfolio management. Its a very thin book and can be read within a relative short time.

The book consists of 3 chapters and 4 appendixes. The first chapter is a short introduction to the idea of portfolio management, the second chapter explains the role of portfolio management in the organization. The third chapter is the actual standard.

The actual standard consists of 2 processes: Aligning and monitoring and controlling. Aligning consists of a bunch os sub-processes which basically boil down to "make a list of your projects and select which ones you support". The monitoring process is even simpler. The standard itself is just about 25 pages.

The appendixes are not interesting at all. It contains some tools and some history of the standard.

The standard is written somewhat boring (as most standards) and it also does not provide much new insights. If you know a little about portfolio management, then you probably know everything there is in this book.

This is not really worth reading. If you want to know more about portfolio management, you probably want to look at some other book.

PMI Standard for Portfolio Management
The Standard gives a good an concise guidance on how to handle Portfolio management. It's very practical to apply.
It did not provide real new insights, though.

Klaas Buist ... Read more

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Published last year to universal acclaim, the New Revised Standard Version of the Bible has been adopted by millions of Americans as the new standard in Bible translations. Prepared by a multi-denominational group of scholars, this excellent Bible is now available in a convenient paperback edition. ... Read more

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Um, it's the Bible
Amazon asked me to review my recent purchases.I bought this Bible at the request of a young man in Pakistan named Basim. A year ago he wrote to me asking me to send him a Bible. I sent him the Good News edition.He read it. This year he wrote to me asking for a more scholarly Bible. My favorite is the NRSV Annotated. It's a good book. ;)

Revised Standard Version Bible
Great size, nicely bound with paper cover, readable print, includes concordance.Nice, sturdy addition to a study library.

Exellent Quality and Translation
I own this version and am very happy with it.The quality of the binding and paper are excellent as is the print.Of course the translation is also excellent.I agree with the review of the hardcover of this bible that it is the most readable version for Americans.
Super savers shipping was on time and in good condition.

Did not care for
It was not what I thought it would be. I rahter stick with the study bible. I actually used this bible as a stand by for the young adults that I teach on Wednesday. That is only if they do nto have one of their own.

NRSV Holy Bible w/ Apocrypha
I've been looking for this version of the Holy Bible & have wanted to read the Apocrypha books. What a bargain to get both in one. ... Read more

Product Description
Definitive Smith & Wesson identification and pricing reference, includes 350+ full-color photos for improved identification

Smith & Wesson is one of the hottest manufacturers of handguns, offering more new models than any other maker - 39 new products in 2005 alone

Comprehensive coverage of Smith & Wesson firearm line including the only handgun in the world in continuous production since 1899

Smith & Wesson outfitted some of the biggest and boldest gunfighters, both actual and fictional - including Wild Bill Hickock, Buffalo Bill and Dirty Harry - whose exploits are still legendary. Today a renewed Smith & Wesson corporation is back in the front of the pack. Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson, 3rd Edition combines full color photos with details collectors need to identify and better appreciate all Smith & Wesson firearms.For fans of Smith & Wesson firearms this book is a must-have, with its:*Expert authors who have unique, exclusive access to Smith & Wesson archival material*Easy-to-locate listings organized by model and year of manufacture help to quickly and accurately identify firearms*Rarely seen production and historical notes useful in determining rarity and value

With more than 775 models of Smith & Wesson guns and variations, including many models not found in other firearm-pricing guides, this is the one book for any Smith & Wesson gun-toting fan. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (61)

Very Goodinformation
This is a very good book of information. Lots of pictures for reference. I received it as a birthday present and could not be happier. The only complaint I have is it was printed in China. Isn't there any printers in the good old USA ?

Smith & Wesson catalog is a must have for any buyer or collector
This book offers a wealth of information that will highly educate you to all guns made by S&W.

It is handy to have for reference.You can make informed buying decisions at a glance.

This book will pay for itself immediately when you are buying a S&W gun.Long term, it will be a work that you view with pride.It's a highly attractive book.

Standard Catalog of Smith&Wesson
If you are into guns,Smith&Wesson firearms to be exact, this is a must read.Has all the serial numbers with date of manufacture and all the model numbers with a review and specification of each model.A very thick book with everything an avid gun collector would need.

Highly recommended
If you're even remotely interested in Smith & Wesson firearms then this is the book for you.
Hands-down the most all-inclusive and interesting read on these fine guns I have read to date.
All-color pictures throughout make it worth twice the cover price, but don't tell the publisher.
Written in an un-pretentious style by two obvious "gun-guys" makes it an easy and enjoyable read.
Get it....you won't regret it.

Review of Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson
This is a reference, and it is thorough.The detail is amazing.The paper, printing and writing are all good.Anyone interested in S&W firearms will be happy to own this book.It's a bargain. ... Read more

Product Description

The New Interpreter’s Study Bible brings the best of biblical scholarship to the service of the Church. In this new study Bible, based on The New Revised Standard Version of the Bible with Apocrypha, sixty distinguished scholars have provided background and insight on the biblical text. Features of this valuable new study Bible include extensive historical and theological annotations on the biblical text; brief introductions and outlines for each biblical book; excursuses giving further background and insight regarding particular themes and passages; and nineteen newly commissioned maps detailing the biblical world at various historical periods.

Customer Reviews (96)

Awesome Bible
This is an awesome Bible. Full of footnotes and concordance. Maps are colorful and the book itself is in such detail, easy to understand and great for studying. I have searhed many a time for a great Bible as this one, but never found one, until now. Highly recommend especially for Pastors.

Exactly what I had hoped.
Contents were even better than I had hoped.
Package arrived promptly and was well packaged.

So easy to read
I just received the NISB and I must begin with the fact that I haven't read but a few verses. However, I have so far found it an amazingly easy Bible to read. The two-column format, with nothing separating the columns, makes it clean and clear. Even though the font is the same size as other Bibles, it just seems bigger somehow because of the clarity of the lay-out. So far, it's one of my favorites. I'll report back after I've explored it a little more.

Walking the Gospel
Being involved with leading Bible Study on my church, I asked my pastor what study Bible he would recommend. He suggested The New Interpreter's Study Bible, New Revised Standard Version with The Apocrypha. I had used his Interpreter's Concordance in preparing for my classes, and it was very thorough in explaining the scripture. I thought The New Interpreter's Study Bible would be helpful in my preparation. So far so good.

Its strength is its weakness
I've read Luke, John, Acts, and Romans and I think I'm ready to share my impressions..

The NRSV is an excellent translation, though not appreciably better than the old RSV from the 1950s.The language has been made politically correct - er, I mean "inclusive" - but it is still indicated in footnotes where the original language had "brothers" or "men" which the translators have genericized into "friends" or "believers."I have never been able to appreciate the concern over "inclusive" language but apparently it's important to some people.I don't care either way as long as the text isn't severely tampered-with.

Along with the text of the NRSV, this Study Bible contains an extensive commentary, running along on the bottom half of the page.Sometimes the commentary is less than half of the page, sometimes it is more, but the average is about half ... so this book is at least 50% commentary.Good; that's what I wanted.Except this commentary isn't always of a quality that I would have hoped for.I have an old Oxford Annotated Bible and I felt that the notes there were not thorough enough.They told me stuff I wanted to know, but I wanted more.With the Interpreter's I feel like I could get by with less.Too much time is spent reiterating the text, and little or no comment is given to many passages that need examination since they are cryptic, puzzling, or apparently contradictory.I want more historical and textual information, and the Interpreter's commentary seems mostly to be from a doctrinal and theological standpoint.This sort of explication was extremely helpful in the murky diatribes and theological arguments of the letter to the Romans, but not so useful in Luke and Acts.

My biggest complaint is that the Interpreter's misses a lot of citations for Old Testament quotes in the New Testament.Paul in particular is proof-texting like mad in his letters (and he's quoting from the Septuagint so the quoted passages won't even MATCH the Old Testament in the Bible you're reading him from...)Anyway .. in the Oxford Annotated, they were really on top of that, providing chapter and verse for every bit of OT quoted in the NT.The Interpreters provides some references, but not all .. and it's frustrating because I want to go look at these verses in context so I can see where Paul is getting his stuff.I wanted to have everything in one volume, but I find I still have to reach for my Oxford Annotated quite frequently because the information is just NOT in the Interpreter's.

There were also a few errors in the lettering of the footnotes (not matching correctly to the lines they are supposed to note) but the astute reader will be able to puzzle that out.

Physically, the book is unwieldy.It's too big to carry around, and the pages are so thin I'm almost afraid to touch them.(The book has 2300 pages but it's only 2 inches thick, if that tells you anything.)Not really what I'd call a "portable" volume.At least it's bound with stitched signatures instead of glue, so it should last a long time.There is a significant amount of show-through on the pages which is unfortunate because the designer opted to separate the commentary from the text with a thin ruled line, which often appears to be striking out a line of text on the other side of the page.You could probably guess from the blandness of the cover design that the page layout is functional but not pretty: two columns, narrow margins, the commentary set perhaps a point smaller, darker and more tightly leaded than the text.

Still, this is a pretty good study Bible, and I'm glad to have it.The commentary is massive and much more THOROUGH than any other I've seen .. but because of what it still lacks despite its size, and the physical awkwardness of the book itself, I cannot award a full five stars. ... Read more

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The season’s most eagerly awaited thriller has arrived.

FIRST TIME IN PAPERBACK

Knights Templar order member Sir Henry St. Clair is asked by Richard the Lionheart to join his army and free the Holy Land in a war. Sir Henry reluctantly agrees, but the many intrigues of Crusade leaders bring the St. Clair family and the Order to the edge of disaster. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (22)

trilogy read
This is the third in the trilogy about the knights templars and i was able to buy two of these on amazon at great savings over what i paid for the first book of the trilogy elsewhere.thanks

Fantastic Read!
Excellent sequel.I was a little put off that it picks up eighty years after the first but soon got over it.Many of the plot elements from the first didn't carry over, but the sequel soon establishes itself in its own right.I love the character development, dialogue and historical precision of the sequel and can't wait for number three to come out on Kindle.

A good long read
This is a well written story. It follows the previous book and involves a descendant of the main character in the first book. The new main character goes from an estate in France to the middle east and moves up from being a simple ignorant knight to an educated Templar. The story has side tracks that go into detail about Richard the Lion Heart and his family as well as the inhabitants of the middle east.
I enjoyed reading this book and I would recommend it for people that want to know about the crusades and the Templar's.

tired
This story didn't seem to go anywhere.There was such great promise with the first one and then.......

Loved it!
Great fun stuff and Whyte is excellent. Read all 3 they are rich and rewarding. ... Read more

Product Description
Standard Catalog of? World Coins offers extensive details to meet your needs whether you?re a seasoned collector or just starting out in the hobby. This one-of-a-kind coin book, with electronic pages of the book featured on the bonus DVD, delivers nearly 1 million up-to-date values, plus key elements including mintage figures, metallic composition, size, mint and privy marks, and historic background to help you to identify and assess 20th century coins from around the world. ... Read more

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2010 Standard Catalog of World Coins
Book was as advertised, and came in good order.Would definately do business again.

Must need for world coin collectors
Most complete world coin info.
The included cd is helpful as an electronic version of the book.Much easier to lug around the cd.

A 'must' for any serious coin collector
The latest 37th edition of 2010 Standard Catalog of World Coins 1901-2000 is a 'must' for any serious coin collector's library: it provides updated and comprehensive details on up to five grades of preservation, the latest market values, and detailed descriptions for nearly every world coin minted in the 20th century. With maps, small black and white coin images, and a searchable CD featuring the ability to magnify images to 400%, this is a 'must' for any serious coin collector.

Indispensible reference for World Coin Collectors
This book is an indispensible reference for World Coin collectors. This book contains tens of thousands of pictures of coins for reference and has information on the size and composition of all the coins referenced. The book is organized by country and then by denomination of the coins with furthur breakdown by periods of rule if necessary. There is a good section in the front dealing with all of the various numeral systems in use throughout the world.

You might also want to buy the companion books for the 1800's and 21st century. The catalog of the 19th century also has a great section with pictures of the various coats of arms to help quickly identify which country a coin is from.

There is also a CD included with a PDF copy of the book. The digital has hyper-links to aid in searching.

Excellent catalog
I bought this catalog for my cousin and he is very pleased with it. He owns a large collection of coins and is very excited to check his coins with the book. ... Read more

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Newly designed and containing a full 40 percent completely new content, Time-Saver Standards for Landscape Architecture, Second Edition, continues to be the most complete source of site design and construction standards and data. It is fully metric, to meet Federal and International requirements. It features increased coverage of: Site storm water "best management" practices · New urban tree planting and xeriscape concepts · Earth retaining structures and pavement design · Land reclamation, including soil and vegetation restoration · Metric site layout practices, including recreation facilities · Energy and resource conservation · Natural processes and site construction procedures · New expanded construction details · Simplified construction materials data. Over 50 sections provide concise tables, checklists, "Key Point" text summaries, and illustrations to provide an invaluable information resource for offices and classrooms throughout the world. ... Read more

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price valued
I save 30$ for this book, just as described all pages inside is good except for the cover, quite good

Great Book poor service
The product I received is great, especially because I'm a student, it has quick references for almost all of the information I need. It has great little sketches and all kinda of information I need.
It took almost week longer than said April 16 -May 3 was my expected delivery date and I did not receive it until May 11.I felt that the 18 day shipping window was too broad for it to have still come late.

A must have for any landscape architect
Fantastic detailed drawings with standard practice for graphic technique. Includes a wide variety of information but goes in depth with each one as the book is almost a thousand pages. Would certainly recommend.

Useful, overview
The Time-Saver Standards for Landscape Architecture is large and heavy; however, it provides an overview of Landscape Architectural standards.I purchased mine as a LA student for class, which I believe to be where the book is best suited as a reference and introduction to the profession demonstrationing how plant and hardscape details are created, design and construction process of a landscape design, and description of design elements (paving, water, light, vegetation, ect).I've found the book helpful with my studying for the LARE (Landscape Architectural Registration Exam) as well.

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
This manual is a MUST for practicing land professionals. This is considered a "bible" for anyone who works with the land. As you know this field is constantly changing but this book is fundamentally sound and thorough. ... Read more

Product Description
Published in 1932, the first edition of Architectural Graphic Standards revolutionized the practice of architecture. Now for the first time, design professionals and others with an interest in architectural history can purchase their own copy of this landmark publication in an affordable paperback edition. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (34)

Arch graphic standards
Excellent book, price and sender. Book was as advertised and I would highly recommend buying from this seller.

If the price is right, it's perfect for students.
Through 3 years I had this book while in school, it was an invaluable resource. As many of you know, the work done in arch. school is very design/idea based, and not necessarily rooted in a feasible final product. However, I strived to include as many true-to-life elements in my design, and this book got it done for me. Many standards and sizes, etc. that had my classmates scrambling around on the internet or looking through dozens of books to find were easily found in the index of this book. It eventually became a class resource for a couple semesters until people bought their own.

As a professional, many people's firms have a specialty or three. For instance, I work for a healthcare firm at the moment. However, as a student, you can run the whole gamut of different building types. Despite how far-out some of my designs were, the fact that they were rooted in current, workable building methods and systems that were detailed out helped me immensely when applying for jobs. Knowing the details and showing them in your design is not only good for your reputation, but good for ability as an architect.

I'd recommend this to many arch students if the price is right for you. I happened upon it at a time with the book (no CD) was around $80 or $90. Of the dozens of textbooks I still have, this is one resource book I know I'll be consulting for a while.

Architectural Graphic Standards for Architects, En..
Great book.Really Highlights the shortcomings of the modern addition of this book. I highly recomend this book for students and practicing architects.

A must-have for design professionals!
For over 70 years, architects have been using a valuable reference book, "Architectural Graphic Standards."

"Architectural Graphic Standards" is organized roughly per the CSI Masterformat divisions, including general planning and design data, sitework, concrete, masonry, metals, wood, thermal and moisture protection, doors and windows, finishes, specialties, equipment, furnishings, special construction, conveying systems, mechanical, electrical, sports, energy, history preservation, etc.

"Architectural Graphic Standards" has 1072pages (9.6 x 11.8 inches large format) and numerous line drawings. This new edition has expanded and new content covering contemporary issues.It is a must-have for architects, landscape architects and urban planners, interior designers, engineers or any other building-related design professionals.

Gang Chen, AIA, LEED AP BD+C, Author of "Architectural Practice Simplified," "LEED GA Exam Guide," "Planting Design Illustrated," and other books on various LEED exams, architecture, and landscape architecture

worth it
I got this book for my cousin who just became an Architect in Ecuador. The cover was a bit damaged, but he was able to fix it my "making" a new cover. He is very pleased with the book. For the price paid, it was worth it. ... Read more

Product Description
Standard Catalog of World Coins 1801-1900 is an all-in-one guide to 19th century coins from around the globe, and an essential resource for being competitive in today's coin collecting market-bolstered by strong precious metals prices. It provides collectors with up-to-date market prices for coins in five different condition grades, and features 27,500 actual-size photos of coins to aid in proper identification. This book offers confidence in collecting through comprehensive coverage. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (23)

Accurate & Reliable Book for Dealers
This book is used by dealers who buy and sell at the coin shows.This book is easy to understand and use.

Any library catering to avid coin collectors will relish the sixth updated edition
Any library catering to avid coin collectors will relish the sixth updated edition of Standard Catalog of World Coins 1801-1900. It lists coins by date and grade and provides updates to their latest values, includes detailed descriptions of all designs, and covers coins struck in gold, platinum, silver and more. A user's guide to the catalog, International Numeral Systems chart, and current foreign exchange rates are exceptional features in this edition.

One thing missing...
A must-have book, but the illustration shows "CD included" on the cover in the upper right hand corner. The copy I received did not have that on the cover - and did not have the CD either. Fortunately, I don't have much use for the CD.

Finding what you need
I ordered this item thinking it was the paperback book that came with a dvd of the same book free like the Standard Catalog of World Coins 1900 to present I had ordered just weeks before. Even though it was not what I though I had ordered I am happy with the product and it works very well. The features are easy to understand and use and it takes up very little space how ever I find I am using a bit of my time looking for it becouse it has gotten in with music CD's or movies. I will be ordering the Book as soon as it comes up for sale as it is a lot less bother to take the book when I price coins away from home then it is to take my laptop or find a PC to use the DVD.

Excelent tool
for anyone that needs information on world coins.It is by far not complete, but does have pretty much anything you need. ... Read more