Pauline Frommer's Italy (Pauline Frommer Guides)
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
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Pauline Frommer's Italy (Pauline Frommer Guides)
Keith Bain , Reid Bramblett , Pippa de Bruyn , William Fink , and Barbie Latza Nadeau
Manufacturer: Frommer's
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0471778605

Book Description

Spend Less and See More in Italy

Are You Ready to Travel Smart?


If you'd like to get the most out of your dollar and your trip, this is the guide for you. I put a fresh spin on budget travel, showing you how to see the best for less and how to see it in a more authentic way--the way the locals do.

Instead of spending $300 a night for a chain hotel, why not stay in a light-filled apartment in Rome's historical Trastevere neighborhood from just $125 or in one of Italy's monasteries for as little as $35?

Or how about enjoying a plate of hearty appetizers at Venice's Cantino do Mori, so you can splurge on Paolo Senni's tagliata di fesa di vitella at Cane & Gato in Sienna?

Let me show you the "other" Italy--the one only insiders know about. Take a one-day paper marbling class in Venice or learn to cook the perfect rag? in Bologna. These are only a few of the great ways to get closer to the culture of Italy. Read on for more!

Happy Travels,
Pauline Frommer
www.frommers.com/pauline
Winner of Best Guidebook for 2006 from the North American Travel Journalists Association (Pauline Frommer's New York City)

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars A must have.......2007-05-08

I recently traveled to Italy with three guidebooks; this one, the Rick Steves and Fodors. I ended up throwing the other two away. This one gives the best advice by far and doesn't just send you to the places where all the other tourists are (like Steves). I really enjoyed the restaurant recommendations and found a great apartment in Rome through this book (loved the non-traditional lodgings listed in this book; so different than the other books). Great sightseeing and advice on transportation too. And Italy's expensive right now, but this book helped make it affordable. I can't tell you how terrific this book was!

5 out of 5 stars Best book I have bought so far.......2007-02-07

This book is fantastic. LOTS of websites are listed and the practical info just isn't found in other books. The DK books are great for the pics, but this book is great for the recommendations of what NOT to miss and ways to see the other non-touristy side of Italy. So far this has been my favorite book. Can't wait to go to Italy!!

5 out of 5 stars Book on Italy.......2007-01-20

I am going to Italy this Spring and I thought that this book would give me valuable information for my trip. It already saved me $400 when I used a url site for finding a cost effective flight to another place!
The Ultimate Barbie Doll Book: Identification and Price Guide
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
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The Ultimate Barbie Doll Book: Identification and Price Guide
Marcie Melillo
Manufacturer: Krause Publications
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ASIN: 0873498763

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Beginner Barbie Collector- Excellent Book! .......2007-09-05

I mainly purchased this book to remember some of my childhood toys- I wasn't expecting the detail and page after page of pictures that made me interested in collecting Barbie's as well-

This thick hardcover book has colored photos of each Barbie both in the box and then a close up of the face. The Barbies are presented in chronological order by year by doll type- so i.e. Barbie from 1950s til 90s then Skipper from 50s-90s, then Ken, etc.

The book also has friends of the infamous Barbie and Ken couple; many of which I have never seen or heard of!

If you are looking for a nice photo array and price guide of Barbie and Friends. Truly the "Ultimate" Barbie book.

5 out of 5 stars Ultimate identification guide.......2007-08-08

This is the best Barbie identification book out there. It's useful to identify those thrift store and garage sale dolls and their outfits. Each item is also described with identifying marks, etc. I have owned this book since it came out and it's the one I go back to the most, for complete Barbie information.

5 out of 5 stars This is a Beautiful Barbie Doll Book.......2007-07-11

I love my new Ultimate Barbie Doll Book. I still have my first Barbie Dolls from the early 60's along with Ken, Midge & Skipper. I have over 100 dolls and found them all in this wonderful book. The photos are beautiful. The Barbie novice to enthusiast will truly enjoy this book.

5 out of 5 stars The Ultimate Barbie Doll Book.......2007-01-13

If you're looking for help in identifying your Barbie doll and friends then this book is for you. I collect old barbies and I have found this book to be most helpful.

5 out of 5 stars Fantastic!.......2007-01-10

All models in just one big book! Buy it now! If you like barbies this is the best one!
Barbie Fashion, 1959-1967 (Barbie Doll Fashion)
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Barbie Fashion, 1959-1967 (Barbie Doll Fashion)
Sarah Sink Eames
Manufacturer: Collector Books
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 0891454187

Book Description

This beautiful, entertaining book features hundreds of full-color photos of Barbie doll fashions, detailed descriptions, and current values. A stylebook of fashions complete with all accessories. 2004 values. AUTHORBIO: Sarah Sink Eames's favorite plaything as a child grew into a lifetime of Barbie doll collecting. Sarah has been a speaker and judge at national Barbie Doll conventions. She was president of Star City Doll Club, a UFDC club, and she edited A Detailed Listing and Value Guide to Barbie Doll Fashions, Volume I and II. She is the author of Barbie Doll Fashion Volume I,II, and III. REVIEW: This volume is the first in a three-volume series by author Sarah Sink Eames. It documents all of Barbie's fashions from the years 1959 through 1967, and includes Ken doll fashions and rare gift sets.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars THE book.......2007-10-03

To say something about this book is so so easy - this is THE Barbie collection book. Great photos, great describtions of all the outfits year by year.
You don't need any other book besides this

5 out of 5 stars Barbie Fashion book review-1959-1967.......2007-07-05

Great book - a must for any Barbie collector-great pictures with accessories that originally went with each outfit- easy to look up values-great fun to wander through!!

5 out of 5 stars Doll Crazy.......2007-05-07

A great reference book with great photos and descriptions to keep track of your dolls clothes and your investment.

5 out of 5 stars A MUST FOR THE BARBIE DOLL COLLECTOR!!.......2006-11-10

For any serious collector of vintage Barbie doll, this book is the best resource available. I have many other books on early Barbie and her fashions, but this volume is the one that I consistently use. It is an accurate, comprehensive chronology of Barbie doll, her family and friends from 1959 through 1967. The photographs alone are worth purchasing the book. The colors are vibrant and crisp. Each fashion is pictured with all of its original components. This is of great value to the collector in putting together an outfit. I keep this book by my computer for reference when making vintage Barbie doll purchases or bidding on online auctions. I cannot imagine collecting Barbie doll items without it!

5 out of 5 stars Barbie Fashion, 1959-1967.......2006-08-17

I loved this first book on the Barbie outfits. Most informative...
Knits for Barbie Doll: 75 Fabulous Fashions for Knitting
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
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Knits for Barbie Doll: 75 Fabulous Fashions for Knitting
Nicky Epstein
Manufacturer: Sixth&Spring Books
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 1931543445

Book Description

“Here Barbie can wear the popular styles of the 1990s: the sweater jacket, the fuzzy sleeveless shell, and the funky fur coat. Also included are 1940s and 1960s dresses and two wedding dresses....Because the instructions are clear and the photographs striking, most talented knitters will enjoy this book.”—Booklist. “Generally recommended for even the smallest public library.” —Library Journal.

Customer Reviews:

3 out of 5 stars Basic and not so fabulous.......2007-01-10

Unfortunately, the patterns make boxy garments without much shaping. While errors, as noted by an earlier reviewer, are problems, omissions make the book deficient, and a novice would have difficulty. The book offers interesting ideas, but I found making adjustments to the instructions was the only way to get good results.

5 out of 5 stars Great Book.......2006-08-08

This book is full of great patterns for Barbie. It also really made me laugh. I am not a Barbie collector or enthusiest. I just got it to knit my daughter some pretty Barbie clothes. Each outfit has a description for it as if it were a very exspensive designer piece being bought out of a catalog. I read the whole book as a work of fiction and as a good pattern book.

4 out of 5 stars Knit versus crochet........2006-08-06

I prefer the Crochet For Barbie book. Keep mindful that Barbie bodies thru the years do require slight attire fit-adjustments. Still, pattern errors in this Knit book caused me to wonder if Nicky's book success (she is Barbie's authorized needlecraft fashion maker) caused publr/mfr to seek quick profits without testing their knit-to-crochet pattern translation software. Admittedly, the fashions are all great and it is nice to finish a chic project in an eye-blink. Needlecrafters will appreciate Crochet/Knit For Barbie books patterns working up pro-style, also quickly teaching beginners cro-knit skills for human attire and accys. Experienced needlecrafters' detail modifications can result in gorgeous outfit variations. Learning your yarn-usage with their common needle sizes makes catching errors nearly automatic (mine is .5"/k and .25"/sc for sport yarn and cotton no. 5 respectively).

5 out of 5 stars Little girls will want you to make everything in this book.......2006-01-22

Sweaters, afghans, swimsuits, rugs, even a dog sweater. Nicky Epstein gives you a pattern for nearly anything you might want to knit for a Barbie. Well photographed pictures are followed by clear instructions for creating the items. Some of the recommended yarns are rather exotic, but an experienced knitter may be able to substitute from yarns left over from other projects. This would be a good book to have on hand if you are a knitting Mom, Grandma or doting Auntie.

5 out of 5 stars Knits for Barbie.......2005-07-21

If you like to knit and love Barbie, you can create some great little outfits with this book. Instructions are clear and the pictures are great
Sisters Forever: Barbie in the 12 Dancing Princesses (Deluxe Coloring Book)
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Sisters Forever: Barbie in the 12 Dancing Princesses (Deluxe Coloring Book)
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Release Date: 2006-08-22

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Barbie(R) and her eleven sisters escape the rules of their harsh aunt for a magical world of dance in this retelling of the classic fairytale about the twelve dancing princesses. Every night the princesses descend into a magical realm where they dance the night away. In the morning, their shoes are worn through, but no one knows where they've been or what they've been up to! This mysterious and exciting fairytale will capture the imaginations of little girls everywhere.

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars Time to Color!!!!.......2007-05-14

I loved this book, yeah judge me am a 23 year old who loves to color but only Barbie books i just love to color the different clothes they wear. This is a 64pages aprox and lots of very nice pages to color. Everything is a story and has NO activities. At the back of the book comes a little match game like memory.

5 out of 5 stars A little girl's dream!.......2007-02-02

I bought this for my boyfriend's 5and a half year old daughter, who HAS to have everything 12 Princesses (and loves coloring). We couldn't pull her away from this coloring book for 3 days. Our fridge is covered (even more so than normal) with pictures. She was even ripping out colored pages and slipping them under our bedroom door for us at 6am.

I think she appreciated this coloring book more than the movie, or the dolls - which until this point were her favorite. I plan on buying another one, because this one is pretty much used up and she won't know what to do with herself after that.

5 out of 5 stars Nice coloring book.......2007-01-26

This is a very nice coloring book that follows along with the 12 Dancing Princesses story line. My girls love the books I bought for them.

4 out of 5 stars Deluxe Coloring Book.......2007-01-12

I bought this book for a five-year old girl who loves Barbie and the Princesses. I thought it was a good price for the value and Golden Books always have excellent products.
When Did I Stop Being Barbie and Become Mrs. Potato Head?: Learning to Embrace the Woman You've Become
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5 out of 5 stars I'm okay.....God Made me This Way!.......2005-03-10

This book made me understand that God planed for me to be the way I am and that it's okay! This book lifts you up and makes you think about the things you say about yourself. Gotta read this book!

5 out of 5 stars Laugh and then laugh some more.......2004-01-18

When my husband came home with this book I was a little miffed.....I hoped he wasn't saying I resembled Mrs. Potato Head. Once I started the book I couldn't put it down. The author's stories of her life ring true to any woman not just those in the menopausal stage of life. I just turned 26 and could see myself all through the book. The book is also about God's love for us and how to enhance that relationship. A wonderful read.

5 out of 5 stars Even for young women.......2003-10-04

As I started reading the book I realized that I relate to a lot of the topics, even though I am only 25. The book made me laugh, cry, and think about important things in life. It really helped me look at getting older in a different perspective. I would recommend this book not only to older women, but also to 25 year olds!

5 out of 5 stars Take Mrs. Potato Head home with you.......2003-09-11

This book is funny, real, practical and brings you to important things in life... pointing the reader to the love and grace of God.
Mary shares her heart, her sense of humor and her life stories in a really wonderful way. It can be read all at once, or enjoyed and savored one chapter at a time, which is what I did. There are helpful questions that make you think at the end of each chapter.
I loved it.
Barbie Live: The World's Most Famous Doll Having the Time of Her Life!
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    Lisa Birnbach
    Manufacturer: Universe
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    ASIN: 0789304872
    Release Date: 2000-11-11

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    Imagine Barbie as a nightclub singer, race-car driver, or presidential candidate. Picture her as a graceful ballet dancer on pointe, as a leather-clad biker babe on the back of a Harley, or as the great film icons-Audrey Hepburn as Eliza Doolittle, Judy Garland as Dorothy, Elizabeth Taylor as Cleopatra. In Barbie Live she is all of this and more.

    Stepping into these delicious roles, Barbie acts out her fabulous dreams and aspirations, adopting a new persona on every page and having the time of her life. In spectacular designer clothing-by Bob Mackie, Vera Wang, Christian Dior, and others-she attends exciting Hollywood events and New York photo shoots. Around the world at such hot spots as St. Bart's, Paris, Malibu, and Martha's Vineyard, Barbie takes us on her quest for fame-as a rock star, as an artist, and ultimately as a movie star. But is fame and fortune all that Barbie dreamed it would be?

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    Crochet for Barbie Doll: 75 Delightful Creations to Crochet
    Average customer rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars
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    Nicky Epstein
    Manufacturer: Sixth&Spring Books
    ProductGroup: Book
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    “Enticing designs that have a Sixties flair.Recommended for all public libraries.”—Library Journal

    An acclaimed knitwear designer offers more than 75 fabulous crochet patterns to dress Barbie in style—all invitingly illustrated in full color. Ranging from casual to dressy, these chic and stylish garments and accessories will suit all of Barbie’s many moods. Choose an elegant Chanel-inspired suit and fur-trimmed jacket, or a breathtaking wedding gown for Barbie’s big day. For those lazy days of summer there are swimsuits, cover-ups, and a backpack for Barbie to take on the go. There are even afghans and pillows to keep Barbie’s home cozy. Each pattern is an original and requires only a minimal investment of time and materials.
    The author lives in New York, NY.

    Customer Reviews:

    5 out of 5 stars Cant wait to Get Started!.......2007-09-06

    These are the clothes I wish I had for MY Barbie when I was a kid. I now have grandchildren to make them for and couldnt ask for a better book to go by. Fabulous patterns! Get it....this book will not disappoint.

    4 out of 5 stars Doll crazy.......2007-05-07

    A great book (I also have the Knit for Barbie) but a little difficult to follow...but I will continue working on some of the items.

    2 out of 5 stars Too hard to find the yarn required.......2006-08-16

    I love the pictures. My little girls look at it all the time. But it is very hard to find the suggested yarn. The clothes are very cute but I wouldn't buy it again. I am not good at finding substitute yarns nor do I have the patience for it. Her knitting Barbie book is the same.

    4 out of 5 stars Crochet versus knit........2006-08-06

    I prefer this over the Knit edition. As stated for that rvw, Barbie bodies thru the years require slight fit-adjustments. Yarns stretch, threads not so much. The pattern errors, patterns spreading over multiple pages, paragraphed instead of row-by-row format all disrupt easy work-up. As Nicky is Barbie's authorized knit-cro artisan, both mfr + publr would earn better profits from handiwork tote-size editions, pre-testing pattern how-to's, offering a few visual and yarn/thread choices ... and how about some Design Names or Design Numbers for Nicky's future creations (as is done for classic Barbie styles, and the numerous other high-dollar "fashion doll" creations world-wide). Since no rvwrs mention perestroika.ca etc, knowing one's own stitch guage prevents a multitude of pattern errors and affords ample design variety (mine is .5"/k and .25"/sc for sport yarn and cotton no. 5 respectively).

    5 out of 5 stars Fabulous clothes.......2006-03-10

    I bought this book to make some Barbie clothes for my granddaughter. The thread is a little high-end, but the clothes are fabulous. The instructions are easy to follow, and I could easily substitute yarns.
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    ASIN: 0451210727
    Release Date: 2003-11-04

    Book Description

    Skye joins Scumble River's social club and ends up at a party at the home of socialites Barbie and Ken Addison. But not long after, Skye gets caught in a murder mystery when she finds the perfect couple, perfectly dead...

    Customer Reviews:

    2 out of 5 stars Who Murdered Barbie & Ken - Who Cares?.......2005-07-01

    This is the fifth Scumble River Mystery: Murder of a small town honey, Murder of a sweet old lady, Murder of a sleeping beauty, Murder of a snake in the grass. There is also a short story in the anthology book, Drop Dead Blonde, but is the first I'm reviewing.

    The short story was what I read first and it was just barely interesting enough to get me to buy this series, which have turned out to be interesting but frustrating and this book is the worst, and seems to contain all the problems I noticed in the other books.

    Skye Denison is a school psychologist, who was fired from her first job in New Orleans and dumped by her fiancee, she couldn't get a job anywhere, so was forced to come back home to Scumble River, Illinois which she had insulted in her high school valedictorian speech a dozen years before.

    Skye and her boyfriend Simon have joined Scumble River's Social Club where Sky finds herself being invited to such events as Instant Gourmet food night at the home of Ken and Barbie Addison. Reluctantly, Skye purchases some of the food, just so she can get out of there.

    Things are even worse when she stops by in a snow storm to pick up the food only to find Ken, strangled on the floor and Barbie strangled and hidden in the freezer. Why would someone want to kill Ken, who's a doctor or Barbie?

    With everyone, including Wally the police chief asking her to help solve the crime, Skye puts on her detective cap and searches for the killer of what looks like a perfect couple, and uncovers some truly nasty secrets being hidden by the Scumble River residents.

    Highlights:

    Skye's family, from her parents to her hairdresser brother Vince, aunts, uncles and cousins are a close-knit family, who are like a lot of families, arguing but still loving each other.

    Wally, I love the police chief. He doesn't mind Skye getting involved in the investigations, as long as she lets him know what she's doing. He had been a rookie cop when Sky, a fifteen year old had developed a crush on him, which he had handled perfectly without taking advantage or embarrassing her.

    Lowlights:

    Skye. I don't know how she can get on with her daily life since she obviously has no backbone. She constantly complains about how she wants to stand on her own, she's in her thirties, but lets her mother clean her house, her father & godfather buy her a car and generally take care of all of her problems. She always complaining, but doesn't do anything to stop them. And she picked the wrong boyfriend.

    Simon - her boyfriend, coroner and owner of the funeral home. He's ok, but most women, with a backbone would not have gone out with him after the way he treated her on their first two meetings. (Read Murder Of A Small Town Honey). Skye tends to start acting like a fourteen year old when she's around any man.

    Bunny - Simon's mother. This woman walked out on Simon and her husband over thirty years ago to become a dancer, she had come home a couple of times, claiming she would give it up, the last time was twenty years ago when not only did she leave, but stole all the savings from the bank on her way out. Simon doesn't want to have anything to do with this woman, but Skye is determined they are going to get together. This woman is a vulgar pig, which is trying to pass itself off as being eccentric. Fortunately, she just showed up in this book, so you can have four books to read before she appears. Her character was one of the reasons I was hesitant about getting the series, as she is in the short story.

    Skye is another example of characters in books who claim they have to do something because it would hurt another person's feelings or not be polite. TOO BAD. Bunny shows up one night claiming to be Simon's mother and Skye just lets her move in, without even asking for any ID.

    The mysteries are interesting and if you can stand the frustration of wanting to smack the heroine upside the head, this is an ok series to read while waiting for something better.

    4 out of 5 stars Skye has a house guest.......2005-01-11

    Skye Denison and her boyfriend Simon join a social club and begin participating in activities with other couples in the club. Skye even finds herself at the home of the glamour couple, Ken and Barbie Addison, attending an Instant Gourmet party. When Skye goes to the Addison home to collect the food she purchased at the party, she finds that someone has murdered Ken and Barbie. Another unpleasant surprise occurs when Simon's mother, Bunny, shows up unexpectedly and decides to stay with Skye. Since Bunny has a bad relationship with Simon, this puts Skye in an awkward position. Skye manages to do her job as a school psychologist, date Simon, deal with his mother, and investigate the murders all at the same time. There are no end of suspects because Ken Addison was a much reviled person who cheated in his personal and professional lives. Skye persists in her investigation until she and Simon are almost added to the list of murder victims. This is another delightful book in the Scumble River series and should be pleasing to Denise Swanson's fans.

    5 out of 5 stars Who killed socialites Barbie & Ken and why?.......2004-05-20

    Skye Denison is a school psychologist in Scumble River. Her boyfriend Simon, the coroner and funeral home owner, has joined the local social club, Grand Union of the Mighty Bulls, and he has talked her into joining the GUMB ladies' auxiliary. That's how she met Barbie Addison.

    Skye attended a Instant Gourmet party at Barbie's and ended up buying a week's worth of Instant Gourmet food. Skye's dad gives her a ride to Barbie's to pick up her food. Her Bel Air doesn't do well in really bad weather. They find Barbie and Ken (her husband) dead.

    Police Chief Walter Boyd asked Skye and Simon to help him investigate their murders. Skye has assisted in the past, but usually against everyone's wishes. This is a new twist for Wally to ask for her help. He knows he needs people who are in GUMB to help find out information.

    To complicate matters more, Simon's mother Bunny arrived at Skye's house one night in a snowstorm with no where else to stay. Skye thought Simon's mother was dead so she is quite surprised to meet her. At least that's what Simon had told her! Skye's Uncle Charlie who runs a local motel, referred Bunny to Skye's for the night. One night turns into many! Bunny isn't the easiest person to live with either. Simon was not too happy to see his mother.

    Skye and Simon find themselves in many interesting situations as they assist Wally in the investigation.

    I love the characters and their interactions in this series. Denise has constructed such a great cast of characters. Plus Scumble River is the typical small town (if any are typical). Everyone knows everyone's business and there are plenty of scandals.

    I highly recommend this book and the whole series! It's great! It is a wonderful cozy mystery series.

    2 out of 5 stars Getting Silly.......2004-04-23

    It's never a good thing when an author bases their main character so much on themselves that it interferes with forming the character individually in the reader's mind. In this case of this series, it's obvious that's just what this author has done, just by reading the little bio blurb in the back cover. At least try for a little deviation from yourself, whether it be physically, mentally or emotionally.

    Skye has become increasingly annoying as the series progresses. There's no justifiable reason whatsoever for her sticking her nose into these cases, and even less reason for a police chief to not only allow her to do it, but give her access to confidential information in order to faciliate her "assistance." It gets even more ludicrous when her mother, the town police dispatcher, gives her permission to go into the store room to poke through evidence while the chief is out of the office. Shouldn't that be grounds for termination?

    If Skye's romance with Simon is supposed to be sexy, the author is doing a poor job of portraying that. These are two grown adults, neither is attached, the whole town knows they're dating, and yet they feel they have to sneak around? That no one has figured out they're sleeping together? What is this, junior high school? There's nothing at all appealing about this couple.

    Add in the silliness of Bunny, Frannie and Justin at the end, and this was almost a painful book to finish. If the author wants to continue this series, then she needs to have her characters grow up and stop acting like a bunch of teenagers trying to form their own "in-crowd."

    5 out of 5 stars Mattel Murders.......2004-04-06

    This is a fun little lite cozy murder mystery, offering insights such as this father-daughter advice from 30-something School Psychologist Skye Denison's dad: You only need 2 tools, WD-40 and duct tape. If it doesn't move and it should, use the WD-40. If it moves and it shouldn't, use the duct tape. Anything more complicated than that, call me.
    And here's a fun flashback from Skye's Funeral Director Beau's Mom, Bunny: In the 60s, we took acid to make the world weirder. Now the world is weirder than we can handle, and we take Prozac to make it normal.
    The plot and pace are perky. The style's breezy. If you live in small town, or used to, you KNOW some of these characters!
    /TundraVision, out of a farmland village of about 900 souls in the Illinois heartland.
    Contemporary Barbie Dolls: 1980 And Beyond (Contemporary Barbie)
    Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
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    • The Best Barbie Book in Existence!
    Contemporary Barbie Dolls: 1980 And Beyond (Contemporary Barbie)
    Jane Sarasohn-Kahn
    Manufacturer: Antique Trader Books
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    Binding: Paperback

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    5 out of 5 stars Fantastic.......2001-10-27

    This is a beautiful book the Barbies are wonderful!! The information content is interesting. This is truly a book for Barbie lovers who like myself cannot afford to buy all the Barbies that we love!

    5 out of 5 stars The Best Barbie Book in Existence!.......2001-03-29

    I don't collect Barbie dolls -- I collect books on Barbie dolls. And Jane Sarasohn-Kahn's books are my all-time favorites.

    "Contemporary Barbie" showcases Mattel dolls from the eighties to the present, in more-or-less chronological order. Thoroughly researched and beautifully photographed, this is the best book on the topic of Barbie dolls. "Contemporary Barbie" is more of an artistic exploration of Barbies than a collectors guide, but this edition contains new, revised information about the dolls issued and their market values. I keep this lovely book on the table, and even non-Barbie-lovers can't resist picking it up and thumbing through it.

    "Contemporary Barbie" may disappoint some because it only covers dolls made in and after 1980. But the last twenty years has been a rich period in Barbie history, done justice only by this fabulous book.

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