Wall and Piece

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Graffiti artist Banksy decorates streets, walls, bridges and zoos of towns and cities throughout the world. His identity remains unknown but his work is witty, subversive and prolific. And now, he’s put together the best of his work in a fully illustrated colour volume.

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amazing...and more.......2007-09-27

a great piece of urban art history. Not only is this book filled with an enormous amount of big colorful pictures, it also has some great writing. I didn't realize Banksy was so witty.

Truly a must have for any fan of Banksy or anyone interested in street art.

A Greater Truth Exposed.......2007-09-27

Banksy, with its misterious aura, brings to the face of the society those things the society itself hides under the tapestry (as perfectly illustrated in his book). Even more if we're talking about Great Britain, or America.

Those that live in "3rd world" countries like Brazil (myself included) can appreciate even more this masterpiece of urban intervention. A must-have. Specially for the narrow-minded, conservative ones.

open your mind.......2007-09-05

this book is amazing, highly recommended for anyone with an appreciation for social activism, art, or photography.

awesome book.......2007-09-04

best thing ive ever bought for 20 bucks. if your interested in graffiti at all this is a must buy. very well put together, its funny and clever. really inspired me.

BUY IT..............

out of the box advertising.......2007-08-28

anti-establishment or anti-pop culture, has an establishment of its own and a culture that drives certain individuals with similar social "rules" and mannerisms and banksy is the president of this niche of social outcasts.

History: Fiction or Science? (Chronology, No. 1)

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Calculations are only as good as your numbers
Pants on fire?
Accepted History & Chronology Must Be Changed.
Very Interesting
History as Science Fiction

History: Fiction or Science? (Chronology, No. 1)
Anatoly Fomenko
Manufacturer: Mithec
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ASIN: 2913621058

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Recorded history is a finely-woven magic fabric of intricate lies about events predating the sixteenth century. There is not a single piece of evidence that can be reliably and independently traced back earlier than the eleventh century. This book details events that are substantiated by hard facts and logic, and validated by new astronomical research and statistical analysis of ancient sources.

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Calculations are only as good as your numbers.......2007-08-03

Yes, we can all agree that mainstream history is nearly 100% BS due to politics, economics, ego, problems with dating techniques, and various conspiracies. Agreed. But, I've been researching the distinct possibility that human history (in terms of civilizations) are much more ancient than we've been told, so coming across this book was very interesting to me. I wondered how Fomenko could be wrong (if at all) because he is very persuasive in his presentations. Then it dawned on me. If at previous times in prehistory, due to the various catastrophies that are well documented (comets, asteroids, planetary disruptions, plasma discharge, pole reversals, etc) the Earth was in a different position in relation to the sun, different tilt on its axis, different orbit, different rotation (in terms of velocity and DIRECTION), and the continents were in different positions, then would this not cause the ancients to see the sky (constellations) differently? In other words, is Fomenko making erronious assumptions about the physics of the Earth in pre-history, which then corrupt his data with regards to dating the relevant astrology? The last event to seriously disrupt our planet occured roughly 3500 years ago, according to other good researchers, so is it possible Fomenko has been confused by this? The vastly different physics of our planet in the not so distant past may explain this confusion, which is not to say the "mainstream" version of history is correct; on the contrary. I am not an expert in these fields, but wanted to see if this idea could spark discussion.

Pants on fire?.......2007-07-19

Will people ever read before spamming? Yes, Jesuits could not rewrite world history alone, they had help. Anyway, Dr Prof Acad A.Fomenko does not point to jesuits as the driving force of world wide history manipulation in published volumes 1,2,3;, actually he barely mentions the poor devils. Check it with 'Search inside' feature, please. China is rarely mentioned either, in fact, Dr Fomenko is completely eurocentric. Right, his theory contradicts all mainstream schools of history, because in their actual state they are all built on blatantly erroneus chronology. You don't need a mysterious cabal (conspiracy) to falsify history, the falsification is its modus operandi. It is inherent to history(ians) to falsify (distort) events, as it is inherent to humans to boast as it is inherent to power (authority) to legimize itself by referrring to glorious past made to its own order. Dr Prof Fomenko and team have identified scores of instances of such manipulation in Russian, European, etc.. history, and delivered valid statistical proof thereof. His own 'reconstruction' is completely another story. Forget c14 as a valid method of dating. W.Libby has initially discovered a brilliant method of INDEPENDENT dating. Too bad, c14 method has become a joke after a forced marrige with dendrochronology with consensual chronological scale inbuilt. Radiocarbon method can't stand blind tests, but is so very productive as a rubberstamp.

Accepted History & Chronology Must Be Changed. .......2007-04-09

There is no doubt that history as most know it is a sham, & institution's version of History both University & Church is fradulent & inaccurate. Everything was established with an agenda, The real "Dark Ages" are now when we have access to incredible amounts of information past authorities & more important 'common folk' didn't have but our institutions & educators are slow to evolve because of what has ignorantly & arrogantly been taught for too long. This is on many subjects not just Chronology.

For anyone to question "Why would a Mathematician have anything credible to say of History?" The answer is from Dr. Fomenko's preface in the book: "It would be worthwhile to remind the reader that in the XVI-XVII century Chronology was considered to be a subdivision of Mathematics." These volumes could possibly be some of the most important works to date & should be read by everyone with an interest in History, especially professors & educators who have a duty to the public. I have read both books & must say that 'Chronology 1' has some very eye opening & revolutionary information. Even if these volumes are part true the implications are profound & opens the doors to further investigations & questions which must be done. I speak several different lanquages & must say the logic Dr. Fomenko uses with "inflection" of words & words being read from left to right in one region & right to left in another then written backwards, the removal of vowels & get down to basics of words, or different cities & locations having the same name etc. is correct. Vowel usage has always been optional & varied, actually complicating linquistics & study. The first thing one has to understand is that words never had a fixed spelling in history like we do now, the spelling of words was mutable & regional, as well as names & titles of people were vast, varied & changed, NOTHING WAS FIXED or understood linear. Matters of Life & Death as well as financial profiteering yesterday & today were & are made with ignorant, illogical & conspiratorial views of history & reality, it's time people get closer to the Truth & society collectively grow up.

Very Interesting.......2007-03-07

It is a good proposal and I believe it will mature into something even better in the future. I think it deserves to be read.

History as Science Fiction.......2007-01-10

Anatoly Fomenko has written a very intriguing book, full of pictures, charts, and computer 'proof' of his thesis: backwards of AD900 we don't really know what happened or when. Between AD900 and AD1600 there is more certainty, but there is still a lot of fuzzy ground, and things don't get reliable until we get past the 1600's where the printing press made it very difficult for the perpetrators of this timeline manipulation to change anything that had been committed to print. The Dark Ages did not happen. Books were burned for a reason. One organization has doubled the actual length of its existence by expanding the real chronology. Read why.

I had always wondered why Christ died about AD33 and yet men waited until the 11th century to form the Knights Templar, the Cathars, etc and go after the Holy Land by force. Why the 1000 year gap? Turns out there wasn't more than a 10-12 year gap and he proves it using astronomy. This also implies that the planet is not as old as we have been told, and current Christian and other creationist scientists are already championing that idea without being aware of Fomenko's book. The two groups, creationist scientists and the Russian mathematical analysts corroborate each other. Fascinating.

Of course, all this flies in the face of what we have been told traditionally is the 'proper' chronology of western civilization, and most readers will experience 'cognitive dissonance' in reading this book. It means that our history going backwards from AD1600 becomes progressively more incorrect and unreliable until it cannot be trusted at all... in the space of 700-800 years.

Naturally, the curious, open-minded reader will want to know WHO did this, WHY, and did any of the events we think of as really ancient ever happen?
Dr. Fomenko is a respected scientist/mathematician at Moscow State University who has already answered these questions to the satisfaction of his initially skeptical colleagues. Most of them are now believers, a few still refuse to believe (the usual diehards), and of course the western press has ignored Fomenko's work -- for obvious reasons when you read the book. The ones who perpetrated this chronology ruse have a lot to answer for. They are still with us. That's why this book is a well-kept secret.

I gave the book a 4-star rating because I was unable to check out some of his claims; those I checked were as he said. But if even 1/3 of his claims are true, this punches a big hole in what we think is our history, the meaning of western civilization, our educational process (for repeating the ruse as gospel), and the trustworthiness of the organization that perpetrated this ruse, well-intentioned or not.

This book relates to current research into a Young Earth paradigm, to John Keel's discoveries about our planet, and Fr Malachi Martin's insights (in his now out-of-print books). We are indeed sheep who are manipulated and kept ignorant -- for a reason. While knowing what these men have to say may be the "booby prize" (as in: 'what can you do with this knowledge?'), it will provide interesting reading. Didn't someone say: "...and the Truth will set you free."?? For you to judge if this book contains the truth.

Mary Engelbreit's Little Piece of Quiet 2007 Wall Calendar

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Very disappointing
Great Calendar
Mary Englebreit Shines Again...
Great Calender for Engelbreit Fans
Mary's 2007 wall calendar

Mary Engelbreit's Little Piece of Quiet 2007 Wall Calendar
Mary Engelbreit
Manufacturer: Andrews McMeel Publishing
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Binding: Calendar

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ASIN: 0740757474

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Very disappointing.......2007-09-02

Fortunately, I purchased this calendar from Walmart and actually returned it. I agree with "Not Her Best", but Mary Engelbreit fans should know that calendars for odd numbered years feature "old" art. Even numbered calendar years feature brand new art. Mary's signature, seasonal art is one reason I've been a collector of her work for years. Sadly, this calendar didn't make the cut. But I eagerly anticipate her 2008 calendars.

Great Calendar.......2007-03-30

It's a great calendar for the Mary E. fan. Lots of cute pictures and her classic sayings.

Mary Englebreit Shines Again..........2007-02-12

I LOVE anything Mary Englebreit puts to pen and this calendar is no exception. Wonder artist worthy of more exposure to the world so everyone can appreciate all of her talents. Ohio

Great Calender for Engelbreit Fans.......2007-02-03

Another hit for those of us who love the joy for living expressed by artist Mary Engelbreit. This wall calender has beautiful scenes, large writing spaces for appointments and enough room at the top of the monthly calendar to write any needed extra notes.

Mary's 2007 wall calendar.......2007-01-10

As with most of Mary's work this is also good for what it represents. Her drawings and positive messages are nice little reminders about what people should be thinking.

336 Ten-Minute Quilt Blocks: To Foundation-Piece, Quick-Piece, Nosew Applique, Stamp, Stencil, Paint & Embellish

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Not too bad, But...
128 Pages of Eye Strain
It has great pictures and ideas but.

336 Ten-Minute Quilt Blocks: To Foundation-Piece, Quick-Piece, Nosew Applique, Stamp, Stencil, Paint & Embellish
Holly Schmidt
Manufacturer: Sterling
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Applique Made Easy

ASIN: 0806917792

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Easy, fast, and fun to do! These 336 quilt blocks, adapted especially for the beginner, all use the simplest techniques--and many don't even require sewing. Start with a foundation piece, and layer on as many details as you'd like. Choose from dozens of patterns--flowers, trees, hearts, diamonds, boats, animals, and more. Bonus: a mini gallery of project ideas! 128 pages (all in color), 8 1/2 x 10.

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Not too bad, But..........2007-01-18

The layout of this book is not standard to other quilt books- pattern and instructions together. It does have some good ideas and cute patterns; however, directions are given at the very beginning, then followed by the patterns leaving the reader to guess what category it falls under. ie: The paper-piecing patterns are shown 3 to a page (small); but the reader must return to the beginning to discover they must enlarge the piece to achieve a particular block size and how to construct it. I reviewed the book first from the library, and I am contemplating purchasing a used book if the price is right from Amazon. I would not recommend this for a beginning quilter.

128 Pages of Eye Strain.......2003-07-04

I purchased this book, sight unseen, because I am a collector of quilt block books. I love reviewing the books and planning my next project, this book, claiming to have '336' quilt blocks seemed to be ideal. Well, I was wrong. Dead Wrong.

The layout of this book is TERRIBLE. It features six eye-poppingly colorful blocks per page which most of which are not pieced, but are merely DRAWN. There are illustrations which claim to be patterns but there are no actual measurements included. Sure, this looks good....But...The reader is left wondering how to put it all together.

I think it is disingenuous NOT to show completed pieced blocks in a quilt block book or measurements. I probably will try to put a couple of the "Tree" blocks together, but I think it will be challenging.

Recommended: No. A good 'idea' book, but not for careful piecers, and certainly NOT easy to complete in 10 minutes!

It has great pictures and ideas but........1999-03-20

This book gives you great ideas. But quilters are a busy bunch of people. It would have been a much better book if the author would have included some patterns. Majority of the ladies in my quilting club look for a pattern and have a terrible time making their own patterns. If I would have known it didn't contain patterns I wouldn't have purchased it. But I did so thru a book club. I design and make personable quilts and have been in the business for quite some time.

Reproduction Quilts from the Civil War Period, 1850-1865: Patterns for Quilts, Blocks and Wall Pieces from the Civil War Era

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Mistake on page 18

Reproduction Quilts from the Civil War Period, 1850-1865: Patterns for Quilts, Blocks and Wall Pieces from the Civil War Era
Judie Rothermel
Manufacturer: Schoolhouse Quilts
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Binding: Unknown Binding

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Mistake on page 18.......2005-09-04

This book has interesting ideas, but it is not for people who are just beginners. Please note that there is a mistake on page 18 in the pattern for the Civil War Star Wallhanging. Piece "C" is listed as being from the "print" fabric, but some "C" pieces are print, and some "C" pieces are muslin. I learned this the hard way!

The great wall of China,: And other pieces

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The great wall of China,: And other pieces
Franz Kafka
Manufacturer: Secker and Warburg
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Jim Stark Wall Pieces & Windows
Jim Stark
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Rush, an environmental wall piece: Feb. 11th-March 14th, 1980, Hartnell College Gallery ... Salinas, California

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Rush, an environmental wall piece: Feb. 11th-March 14th, 1980, Hartnell College Gallery ... Salinas, California
Alex Katz
Manufacturer: The Gallery
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Wall and Piece
Banksy
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The Writings on the Wall (Gift Package w/book and authentic Berlin Wall Piece)

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beautifully moving
... it captures the essence of the times and the humanness.
I am deeply moved each time I pick it up.
Wonderful book of powerful photographs and pearls of wisdom
Tops my list of peace books.

The Writings on the Wall (Gift Package w/book and authentic Berlin Wall Piece)
Terry Tillman
Manufacturer: 22/7 Publishing Company
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New York Times When the Wall Came Down: The Berlin Wall and the Fall of Soviet Communism (New York Times)

ASIN: 0962655112

From the Publisher

A gift of hope and inspiration. A tribute to the human spirit ... and a piece of history. This remarkable book communicates in word and photos the harsh reality that was the Berlin Wall and the historical circumstances that saw it changed from a bitter symbol of a divided world to a hopeful sign of peace. But it is about more than the Wall and it's graffiti. It is about the walls in our daily lives, how these add up to a fragmented world, and how, bit by bit (peace by peace?), we can free our world. Its witness to a consciousness change from division and separation to unity, oneness, and human caring. It's about the family of man. And it is a record of the demonstration of the very real possibility of individual and world peace. The writing's on the wall.

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beautifully moving.......2006-06-03

I found this to be an absolutely beautiful book. The photographs are amazing and truley moving.

... it captures the essence of the times and the humanness........1998-11-25

"The Writings on the Wall" by Terry Tillman is without a doubt my favorite book on the Cold War and the breaking down of the Berlin Wall. In graphic pictures and quotes it captures the essence of the times and the humanness of what was going on, not just a factual account.

I am deeply moved each time I pick it up........1998-11-25

Terry has captured the essence of what was in his incredible pictoral of the Berlin Wall. I am deeply moved each time I pick it up.

Wonderful book of powerful photographs and pearls of wisdom.......1998-11-25

"The Writings on the Wall" by Terry Tillman is a wonderful book of powerful photographs and pearls of wisdom by various people. The book inspired me to think about many levels of walls that we build, from emotional to the physical, and the power we have to knock them down.

Tops my list of peace books........1998-11-25

"The Writings on the Wall" by Terry Tillman tops my list of peace books. It demonstrates the experience of what took place and captures the essence of what we all experienced.

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