『Coco. I'm coco crazy for springtime in Paris. I like bicycles made for two. Konichiwa!! Momiji Japanese Friendship Dolls are loaded with Tokyo cool! Hand painted, each 3 inch doll has a space inside for a handwritten secret message. Turn them upside down and find a tiny card inside the base to write your own greeting. Comes in a re-sealable noodle box. Momiji Dolls are the contemporary adaptation of the original Kokeshi folk art dolls made of spare wood by Japanese farmers. They were given as tokens of love and friendship to family and friends. Today s designers incorporate elements from traditional kimonos and origami, as well as contemporary themes, including manga, anime, fashion, and pop stars. Dolls are continually created and retired, making them delightful collector s items. Impossibly cute, each one of these collectible dolls from the Land of the Rising Sun has it's own unique personality. So why send just a card when you can send Momiji!』
『 Marvel's Amazing Spider-Man Animated Lamp features authentic figure atop a New York City skyscraper. When light switch is turned on Spider-man throws web and plays Spider-man theme song.
Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (Trains in the snow) 『My 2 and 4 year old boys love Thomas the Tank. They love watching the trains and saying all the different trains names. There is a lot of snow and several Christmas episodes.』
(Great Gift Of Thomas The Tank Engine) 『My two and 1/2 year old loves Thomas and this DVD is a great addition to his collection. Thanks Amazon.』
(GREAT DVD!!) 『My 2 year old son LOVES this DVD. I was going to wait until Christmas eve to give it to him, but he loves Thomas and Friends so much I let him watch it. He kept wanting to watch it over and over again!!! Such a great buy! I bought it on here for just $0.99 and it is the most amazing DVD I have bought yet. until Christmas morning when he opens the Yo Gabba Gabba DVD I got him. lol.』
(Combination of two dvds) 『ive got to say this dvd is a cmbination of Thomas Christmas Wonderland and Thomas Snowy Surprise with The episode the Songs even the special features and games all from those dvds but i got to say No Engine Roll call and new theme is a plus and they use the old theme but I has one of my fav songs of all time and welli kinda like those specailf eatures so i give it an okay rating
Stories
Snow Thomas Christmas Party Thomas and the Missing Christmas Tree Terence the Tractor Thomas Percy and the Mountain Adventure Specail Funnel It's Only Snow Jack Frost Toby had a Little Lamb Song:Snow Song Song:Winter Wonderland
Narrator: George Carlin and Alec Baldwin』
(Utimate Christmas Collection) 『Story Stops Are:Terence The Tractor Thomas's Christmas Party The Depution Thomas&The Missing Christmas Tree A Scarf For Percy Thomas&Percy's Christmas Adventure Special Funnel Snow It's Only Snow Snow Engine Not So Hasty Puddings Percy's New Whistle Don't Tell Thomas Skarloey The Brave Keeping Up With James Thomas's Tricky Tree Duncan's Bluff and Henry's Lucky Day Songs Are: The Snow Song Winter Wonderland Never Never Never Give Up And Engine Roll Call Fun And Games Are:Percy's Christmas Maze Busy Going Backwards Molly's Character Gallery Includes A DVD Rom Game Oliver's Obsticle Corse.』 『Studio: Starz/sphe Release Date: 07/29/2008 Run time: 60 minutes』
Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (this cd rocks! go figure) 『i love the movie go figure on the disney channel. but what i found to be better is the soundtrack. music for the movie is very clean (thats one reason my mom likes it) and because it has music that has hip hop or just pop or maybe rock. and one or two that are slow. this cd is a combination of fun, cool, deep, and just party' party'. right? very cool. you should get it.』
(i LUV this movie<3) 『i've watched many disney channel movies and i must say "Go Figure" is my favorite. its a movie that appeals to girls cause of relateable characters, fashion, and tons of fun. it also has a really good message, as all disney channel movies do. its message is teamwork. the music in the movie is great as well.
brie larson's "she said" is a really great songs. she wrote the words herself and its really inspirational. its fits perfectly with the movie. its by far my favorite song on the cd.
"Go figure"&"Greastest Day" are also some of the other wonderful songs on the album.
the whole cd is good&you'll like it if you liked the movie. hope it was helpful&if you haven't seen "Go Figure"! its really good
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(Girl power rocks.) 『All of the songs from the Disney Channel original movie GO FIGURE are delivered with the usual high Disney standards of production and musicianship and an inspirational girl-power message.
High points are the title song, performed by Everlife; Raven-Symone's "Life Is Beautiful;" the dramatic "Crash Goes My World;" performed exquisitely by Cadence Grace; and the delightful punk-infused "Greatest Day" by Bowling for Soup. Brie Larson's "neener neener" message and saucy vocal on "She Said" is another adorable contribution.
Eight of the nine energetic tracks feature female lead vocals, unusual for soundtrack compilations. Lyrics are upbeat, positive, and squeaky-clean. The arrangements are surprisingly powerful with strong rhythm tracks and crystal-clear vocals. Clearest of all is the message: "I can do anything, just watch me!" -- formulaic perhaps, but it's a formula that works for a whole lot of young girls, and a message needed now more than ever.』
(This CD rocks!!!) 『This is what I rate these songs:
1.Go Figure(Everlife)5/5 2.Greatest Day(Bowling for Soup)3/5 3.I Can Do Anything(Caleigh Peters)4/5 4.She Said(Brie Larson)5/5 5.I Want Everything(Hope 7)4/5 6.Anthem(Superchick)3/5 7.Life is Beautiful(Raven-Symone)3/5 8.Crash Goes My World(Cadence Grace)5/5 9.Life is Good(Junk)2/5
My favorite is "Go Figure"(Everlife)!!!』
(Another pretty good Disney Channel CD) 『It's amazing how fast the Disney Channel puts out soundtracks to their original movies and TV shows, and it's even more amazing that they usually end up being pretty good. GO FIGURE is another pretty good soundtrack from one of the original movies.
Highlights of GO FIGURE are: *Go Figure (Everlife) - Obviously, this is the title track of the CD/movie. I'm a pretty big Everlife fan, and although they are a Christian band, they don't get too preachy. Go Figure is my favorite song on the soundtrack. *I Can Do Anything (Caleigh Peters) - I Can Do Anything is another great song, and my second favorite on GO FIGURE. Caleigh has an amazing voice, which can also be heard in the song "Reach," from the movie Ice Princess. *She Said (Brie Larson) - This might not be the best song in the world, but it has some really fun "girl power" lyrics ("She said, she said, 'get outta my way cause I'm goin' somewhere,' this is not where I wanna be"). Brie Larson is relatively new to the singing world, and I love this song.
Almost all of the songs on GO FIGURE are great, with the exception of the song "Life is Good" by Junk, and Bowling For Soup's "Greatest Day," both of which tend to get annoying very fast.
Recommended to fans of the Stuck in the Suburbs soundtrack or any of the Radio Disney CDs.
Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (Brilliant!) 『I'm purchasing the tape because it has been shown on a local TV station many times and is positively brilliant.
Jenkinson portrayal of Jefferson brings to life the real foundations for the United States allows insights into how far those that claim to represent the ideals of founding fathers have strayed from the founder's ideals.
This tape as valuable as a college level course. I highly recommend it to anyone interested in the history of American democracy and the enlightenment. It belongs in every library: Personal and public.』 タイトル『 Pack of 2 Stylized Fleur De Lis Figure Table Top Lamps >
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E Home Video
Usually ships in 24 hours Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (great editorial, bad biography, uninspired) 『I bought this to introduce the globe trotters to my 8 year old son. We were both bored to tears. It is mostly editorial by famous people associated with the globe trotters. Very little time spent on filming them in action. And the clips shown are very short. You walk away understanding the racial component and who did not get along with who. It would have been nice to see what the globe trotters are famous for. Meadowlark Lemon is breif and at the very end. If you are looking for editorials about the globe trotters this is it. If you are looking to see the globe trotters doing there thing skip this one.』 『For over 75 years, the Harlem Globetrotters have brought laughter and delight to millions with their ball-handling wizardry and wacky stunts. Yet the team has a surprisingly serious history-in fact, they were instrumental in breaking down racial barriers and establishing the fledgling NBA. Join BIOGRAPHY? for a comprehensive history of the "Clown Princes of Basketball," tracing the club's evolution from its earliest days as Chicago's "Savoy Big Five" through rare archival footage and interviews with players and experts, including Jerry Saperstein, founder Abe Saperstein's son, and Bill Cosby. Learn about the ongoing conflict between players and coach; follow the careers of some of the most famous Trotters, including Meadowlark Lemon; and witness their early games and 'round-the-globe touring.』
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American Gramaphone
Usually ships in 24 hours Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (Every Christmas) 『This DVD is now a Christmas standard in our family. I bought it originally just being a Chip Davis fan. But this year I bought a second copy for the gkids to have. Most of the adults in the family will sit and watch it. Though basically a fairy tale, this movie actually includes a family setting and the reading the story. Having Olympic skaters is just a stroke of genius. They do a great job.』
(Unfortunate Experience) 『I hold the place of unfortunate viewer who stumbled across this steaming pile of crap while perusing channels around Christmas last year. To my amazement, a slew of Christmas-themed costumed characters skated in random directions like roaches scattering after a light is flipped on. Not only was I frozen in disbelief as this sad excuse for a Christmas special rolled on, but was actually unable to move to turn the channel. Seeing the hypnotizing part that I did of this terrible production has remained a macabre plight burned into my brain. Luckily, I was able to somehow move my hand to the control and eventually turn the channel after the shock and disbelief that something like this would be aired on television wore off. If I could give this movie a negative star rating I would. Not enjoying this production has nothing to do with the lack of Christmas spirit; the blazingly horrible choreography and random characters from all facets of Christmas rolled into one scene would be too much for anyone I know to stomach. I definitely agree with Chef. This is just one of those Christmas specials that networks use to take up air time so that they can go home and enjoy a real Christmas with their families, sans this bag of crap.』
(A Christmas Angel) 『Thoroughly enjoyable DVD. I have long followed the skaters and skating shows. So I am familiar with the cast of this show. The addition of Mannheim Steamroller music adds to its uniqueness. I bought a sample of this DVD last year and decided I must have the complete show. Well executed wih a cute story line. Randy Gardner's choreography is amazing.』
(A beautiful Christmas tradition) 『when i saw this on TV the first time i knew i had to own it. its Dorothy at her absolute best. she is a gem in the skating world and she really shines in this production, along with the wonderful cast and my favorite Christmas music. we watch it every holiday season as well as throughout the year. thanks, Chip!』
(igottaview) 『GREAT ALBUM! Not quite as BIG as Trans Siberian but still a keeper!』 『This tale of good versus evil takes place in a magical land where toys come to life and evil is transformed into good. What makesThe Christmas Angelespecially entertaining is the combination of graceful skating by such well-known talents as Dorothy Hamill and Elvis Stojko and the emotive music of Mannheim Steamroller. The story tells of an evil gargoyle named Gargon (Stojko) who steals the Christmas angel (Tonia Kwiatkowski) from atop a snowy village's Christmas tree, thereby preventing the arrival of Christmas. A young mother (Hamill), along with a host of toys-come-to-life, follows Gargon into the dark otherworld in an attempt to rescue the stolen angel. In the end, the angel is freed along with a host of lost souls and Christmas is saved. Unfortunately, this engaging 45-minute story is given a hokey framing sequence of Olivia Newton-John and Chip Davis posing as parents reading a Christmas story to their children.
The costuming and sets are fun, bright, and absolutely captivating. The skating is spectacular, offering an optimal mix of solo and ensemble performances. Favorite Mannheim Steamroller renditions of classics like "Good King Wenceslas," "Angels We Have Heard on High," and "Greensleeves" add a pathos and drive to the story. DVD special features include a five-minute (minimally informative) interview with composer and narrator Chip Davis, brief textual biographies of the primary skaters, a video clip ofMannheim Steamroller: Christmas Live, and a short, written history of American Gramaphone.--Tami Horiuchi』
『Studio: Uni Dist Corp (music) Release Date: 10/03/2006』
price:$0.99
Sony
Usually ships in 24 hours Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (More music than liturgy) 『Wonderful to see the Coronation Mass sung in a liturgical context, though the focus in the video is on the music (naturally), rather than the pope celebrating Mass. Very moving nontheless. Not only is Karajan a great performer; John Paul is pretty impressive, too!』
(Superb Mozart performance) 『Musically this DVD is of superb quality. Von Karajan's conducting is - as usual - fantastic; the vocals are strong and without the shrill whine that passes for singing in too many performances these days (why do modern composers feel the need to use choirs composed mainly of squeaky voiced pre teens); the Orchestra is in great form; and the photography is very well done. Catholics will probably have no problem in following the Mass and relating it to the music, but people unfamiliar with the Catholic Eucharist will find themselves lost at time. The written notes on the performance are useless and I suggest that sacred music specialists will find reading Nel's article on Mozart's Coronation Mass much more useful.』
(Another superb DVD of Karajan legacy) 『This DVD is a must for any Mozart fan, and any Karajan fan. As usual the video and the music, are carefully edited. Strongly recomend it.』 『No Description Available No Track Information Available Media Type:DVD Artist:MOZART,W.A. Title:MASS CORONATION Street Release Date:01/16/2001 Domestic Genre:CLASSICAL COMPOSERS』
タイトル『 Free Bra Body Suit, Reduce Your Waist, Shape Your Figure, Enhances Your Curves, Panty, Beige/Small (size 4) >
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Body Slim Miracle
『Models and stylizes your figure, Abdomen, and waist. It reduces perfectly your measurements and does not leave marks. Wear with a dress, pants, or skirt.』 タイトル『 California Exotics Figure 8 Stimulator Cock Ring >
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California Exotic Novelties
Usually ships in 24 hours 『Multi- Speed Vibration. Soft Jelly Enhancer That Stimulates Both Him and Her. Soft Flicker Top For Her, Erection Ring to Support Erection,Center Ring For Vibrating Bullet,and Lower Loop to Excite Balls.』 タイトル『 Free Bra Body Suit with Latex, Reduce Your Waist, Shape Your Figure, Enhances Your Curves, Panty, Beige/Medium (size 6) >
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Body Slim
『Models and stylizes your figure, Abdomen, and waist. Corrects your posture. Helps you slim your waist.』 タイトル『 Tall Couple Cast Bronze >
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Danya B
『A unique selection of products of home and garden dÄcor of fine quality at affordable prices. From vases to candleholders, lamps, wall dÄcor, sculptures, birdfeeders and door mats, we are confident you will find more to like with every click of your mouse. It is our aim to provide great quality items, yet moderately priced and stylish in design.』 タイトル『 Graceful Dancers Bronze Figure >
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Danya B.
『Bronze. Handcrafted and casted using the sand casting method. For the dance aficionado. Dimensions: 8 x 1.75 x 8 inches.』 タイトル『 Star Wars Episode I CommTech 2-Pack Electronic Reader with Darth Maul with Double-Bladed Lightsaber with CommTech chip; Now Figures Talk!! >
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Hasbro
Usually ships in 24 hours Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (Bumblebee) 『I bought this toy for my son for Christmas. He had it out of the package for less then a hour and the little pieces started to fall off. His head is now off and can't be put back on. This toy is for looking at only not for touching!!』
(Transformer Movie 2 Deluxe BumbleBee Figure) 『This is the only time I have been disappointed with a purchase. I expected a larger toy as I had returned the same toy purchased locally because it was too small. Locally I paid $8 less. There were so many of what seemed to be the same toy, the purchase experience was very exhausting. A more clear description would have been helpful (size...etc).
Otherwise, my using Amazon for purchases has been nothing but world class. It amazes me how they can process orders so quickly. Their customer service is unparalleled.
John Gallegos California』
(Do people know how to read????) 『Most of the reviews from parents ive read here start with this phrase "my 4 y/o son, my 4.5y/o son...." did you know that this toy is for 5 and ups? Seriously, what is wrong with America? Give them some challenge and they will throw it at you. Thats what their kids need.』
(Cheap Plastic Junk) 『Before I start, I read the instructions. And followed them as best I could. But the toy that I got is worthless. The plastic joints all came apart before step 4. The rotating parts don't fully rotate. There have to be better Transformer toys out there, please don't buy this one.』
(Looks cool, but too complicated/delicate for younger kids.) 『I do admire the fact that it a bit more realistic than the older Transformers, but I was hoping for something a bit more solid for my son. Unless you have a really conscientious kid or are an adult, I don't think this is a very good toy... Small parts that snap off on purpose are asking to get lost, and although nothing has broken yet, I am not confident this will last long.』 『Having chosen to stay with Sam after the end of the battle for the AllSpark, BUMBLEBEE made arrangements to stay close to him at all times. Its been a pretty good deal. He gets regular detailing, and as much high-grade fuel as he needs. Plus, he gets to spend time with Sam and Mikaela. His vocal processors still arent fully up to snuff, but he and his friends communicate just fine. If he ever misses the action of battle, he can always give IRONHIDE a call and go DECEPTICON hunting. Get ready to roll out with this AUTOBOT ally! This detailed BUMBLEBEE figure unleashes a launching pulse missile in robot mode and converts to a cool, Camaro concept car in vehicle mode! The battle is on and this bright yellow warrior is ready are you?』
タイトル『 STICK FAMILY - Figures - Vinyl Car Decal Sticker #1648 | Vinyl Color: Blue >
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Graphix-FX
『This is a vinyl decal that can be applied to just about any smooth surface. These decals are made from the highest quality vinyl to give you many years of use without fading or peeling. Detailed application instructions are included.』 タイトル『 Mondor Footed Skate Tights 3395 >
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『Need a heavy weight opaque tight? Try our footed matte tight with Coolmax® gusset. Nylon on the outside for durability and combed cotton inside for softness and comfort. Perfect for practice! Sewn elastic band.』 タイトル『 Toy Story Jr. Backpack >
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『Perfect for the junior Toy Story fan! Features front zippered pocket and main compartment. Back straps are adjustable and padded. Bag measures approximately 12 x 9.5 inches.』 タイトル『 Halo Canvas Biker Wallet 83-63 >
Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (Benmummy) 『It's a good toy and my kid likes it. What's more to say? He's had it for a while now and still plays with it and it's still intact. I'm not a collector or anything so I can comment on specifications such as paint and what not.
Kid likes it, so I'm happy.』 『Ben 10 Alien Collection Ben Mummy newly designed figure comes with its own unique display stand - designed to look like they are standing on the surface of their home planet. The backdrop for the planet is a collectible card with cool designs on one side and planet facts and trivia on the back. Insert the collectible card into the decoder - find your secret code and enter it on-line for cool Ben 10 downloads. Collect them all.』
Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (Rigth now its in one piece...) 『Can not be destroy yet, after 2 months, its pretty good toy for my son』
(Diamind Head Ben 10) 『This toy is great. My son loves it. He is always play ing with it』 『You can move Diamondhead's arms andlegs to form cool battle poses.One of six new figures in theBen 10 Alien Collection,Diamondhead comes with its own unique display stand - designed to look like he's standing on the surface ofhis home planet. The backdrop for the planet is a collectible card with cool designs on one side and planet facts and trivia on the back. Insert the collectible card into the decoder - find your secret code and enter it on-line at Bandai.com for cool Ben 10 downloads.』
Ben (Tennyson) 10 is a typical, mischievious 10 year old boy who discovers a mysterious device that allows him to change into 10 different alien heroes -- each with uniquely awesome powers, but only for 10 minutes at a time. This Wildvine action figure has arms that really stretch! Plus, he comes with oozing clay that oozes out his back at the press of a button!
Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (100 percent awesome) 『another top notch mcfarlane release.... just stay away from that odst figure.
5 stars!』 『
Make way for the EVA! Exclusive pale-yellow variant EVA (Extra Vehicular Activity) Armored Action Figure. From theHalo 3video game. Terrific accessories include his needler and the flare. Order him while you still can!
An Entertainment Earth Exclusive! Two powerhouses of pop culture-- McFarlane Toys and Microsoft-- are collaborating to produce action figures based on the fantastically popular video game seriesHalo.From the incredible 3rd entry in theHalotrilogy, comes this awesome 6-inch scale action figure! Order yours now available only from Entertainment Earth! Make way for the EVA! He's ready to jump out and shoot someone! This extraordinary action figure is a pale-yellow variant EVA (Extra Vehicular Activity) armored figure from the hit game series. He features multiple points of articulation and comes with terrific accessories, like his needler and the flare. The exclusive, 6-inch scale character is a limited edition, so drop whatever you're doing and order him while you still can!Halois a popular series of science fiction first-person shooter video games developed by Bungie Studios and published by Microsoft. The games are set in the 'Halo universe'-- a science fiction universe created by Bungie Studios exclusively for the series.Halo: Combat Evolvedquickly became known as the first 'killer application' for Microsoft's Xbox video-game console when it was released in 2001, achieving both critical acclaim and financial success.Combat Evolvedwas later published on the PC and finally released for the Mac (for which it was originally developed prior to Microsoft's buying developer Bungie).This article uses material from the Wikipedia article 'United Nations Space Command', and is licensed under the GNU Free Documentation License, .
Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (After years the best I found) 『Let it say this way: I had over 15 bras here in my house just to try on and find the best, which fits and give agood look.
This was the one who survived - all others went back to the sellers and stores.
I was looking for a size 38G. It seems to me that a lot manufacturers forget about people with large breast and a slim bodyline. They only model the small sizes up and hope that it would fit to a person with a biger breast.
Glamorize seems to work in another way - otherwize there Bras would not fit as good as they do.』
(Best Bra I have had in a VERY long time) 『It's a great bra because it's a minimizer as well as an uplifter...and it's comfy.』
(Not for Me) 『This is a well made bra, but it did not give me the support I was looking for. I need the underwire I guess!』
(Wonderful!!) 『I'm a very large chested gal and have always hated bras that do not have enough support, or don't hold my girls up and end up making me look "saggy". I bought 3 of these bras and LOVE LOVE LOVE them. I do agree that you can't wear many low-cut shirts with this bra, but a small v-neck is ok, and button ups look great. My girls have never sat so high or looked so good. I highly recommend this bra.』
(It's very large) 『The bra works, and looks good under clothes. But it is quite large, you won't be able to wear most V-neck shirts over it, since the bra will show. Also, since the underarm straps are wide as well, they cut into your skin.』 『This minimizer bra from Glamorise has full coverage cups with a cushioned band that shapes and supports without an underwire. Styled in firm satin fabric, it has semi-sheer lace panels on the cups, wide padded straps and a three hook rear closure.』
Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (Oh, my God, what a bra . .) 『I'm not sure I will EVER again wear any bra but this strapless bra - hugs me well, provides the perfect support, NO STRAPS peaking from anything I wear. NO other bra compares. Have it in white and tan, and wear it as my first choice. Needed black as I wear a lot of black tops. Maybe I should have/will purchase(d) an additional one. I've tried a number of others, and this is definitely the best you will find.』
(Best strapless bra I have ever owned) 『This bra is by far the best I have owned, I had given up on strapless bras long ago, being a 36DD, they just aren't made for large chested women. But when a halloween costume required a strapless I decided to give it one more shot, and wow!! I never had to adjust myself all night, it stayed right where it should with no sliding down!! And this was a full night of dancing and fun! Now I can for strapless again! Thanks Amazon for another excellent product!』
(No Good If You Have A Large Chest!) 『I purchased this item to wear with my halloween costume and I have to say I was very disappointed. This product got great reviews but it did not hold my chest. I am a 38 DD and the bra kept falling down I ended up using the detachable strap as a halter and it cut through the back of my neck because my chest needed that much more support. I was very disappointed.』
(Super strapless) 『This is quite an engineering feat for the larger-bosomed, you'll be impressed. Everything in its place, doesn't slip around, and pretty comfortable to boot. Very smooth line under clothes so it works for knit dresses etc., and ran very true to size (very true to my regular Playtex 18-hr size anyway). Comes with removable straps so you get some versatility. I'm subtracting a star because a. it arrived with a couple of weird creases in one cup which I'm hoping will go away over time and b. it sorta flares out oddly at the top, despite fitting nicely everywhere else.』
(Very good!!) 『I am a 38 DD, and ordered that size. It held me up without smushing me, and laid perfectly under all of my clothes. Very supportive, went out dancing in it, and didnt have to adjust it every few minutes!』 『Introducing a strapless bra essential for the full-figure woman. Seamless, smooth shaping provides the fit and security a woman desires in a strapless bra. The inside Stay There Power band guarantees that the bra stays in place. Molded seamless cups provides containment and full coverage. Flawless look under clothes. Convertible style with detachable straps to create halter, crisscross, demi and strapless options. Style #929.』
price:$3.43
Penguin Classics
Usually ships in 24 hours Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (Epic poetry at its finest) 『Many people I know, (including myself), have a dismal view of poetry, especially epic poems. Those who have had to plod our way through the excruciating Middle English of the Canterbury Tales, the old English of Beowulf, or the now obscure references of the Roman propagandist's Aeneid are rightfully wary of yet another long tale set to verse.
However, I implore the fence sitter to put aside their prejudices and read this book. Unlike all the other famous epic poems, John Milton writes in modern English. Not only that, his writing is absolutely beautiful and enthralling, even for a modern reader. In addition, unlike other epic poems that may have turned off the reader to this art form, John Milton's subject material is approachable and understandable to the modern reader without having to read other books or notes to inform as to the plot of the story. Why is this so? The Aeneid, the Odyssey, and Dante's inferno were written for different times and audiences. The normal reader cannot approach the first two without substantial background reading in Greek and Roman history (and religion). The inferno spends have its time describing the tortures of Dante's enemies (who you don't know of or care about). John Milton, on the other hand, is writing about the Book of Genesis, a story that most in our culture are well versed in. You'll know the main characters (if not all the minor ones), which will give a grounding for Milton's expansion of the story. Aside for the story itself, Milton's philosophical themes are also more modern than any other famous epic poem. Individuality, disobedience, love, redemption, all of these are common themes that Milton expounds upon. You won't spend many pages concerned with the social structure of a vanished civilization.
To conclude, Paradise Lost is a work of Genius. This book is important for overall literacy (just think of all the books that have taken titles and inspiration from its lines). That usually means that the book will be a pill, but not in this case. Milton's verse makes the lines fly by. 』
(The Paradise Within) 『"Paradise Lost" by John Milton is the definitive English epic poem (even if it does not always read like one). Much more a dramatic tragedy, Milton's extension of the biblical story of the Fall of both Satan and mankind is timeless. For while Milton may have woven the politics of his own time in regards to tyrannical kings and their heroic counterparts into the battle between heaven and hell, it is a situation that lends itself to any century.
Many critics have often thought the 'problem' with "Paradise Lost" was the fact that Satan seems like the epic hero - the reader immediately begins identifying himself with Satan and rooting for him in his fight against God, an uneasy feeling to be sure. However, as the course of the poem unfolds, Satan's true tragic nature reveals itself and the reader can marvel in Milton's keen ability to bring to life Heaven, Hell, and Paradise (the Garden of Eden). The epic begins in Hell with the fallen angel now known as Satan rousing his troops into further rebellion against God, but the only action they can take is to pollute his newfound paradise and its brand new inhabitants, Adam and Eve. Satan undertakes the journey to spy out the land and learn how to tempt these two to sin. And while he is successful in his attempt to do so, it is a victory that gains Satan no glory, since he does not understand that he can never truly win against God.
Milton set out to answer the question of what (or who) caused Adam and Eve to sin, tracing some of the blame away from Satan and examining the relationship between Adam and Eve in the garden. Milton perhaps raises more questions than he does offer any answers, but that is partly what makes "Paradise Lost" a mirror that still reflects today. Milton includes numerous classical allusions that readers of his day would be familiar with, as well as biblical accounts (including apocryphal works) to flesh out the barebones structure of the biblical account in Genesis. While parts of the poem can be tedious (especially the seemingly somewhat unnecessary books 11 and 12), "Paradise Lost" is a true masterpiece of literature that should be required reading for everyone, regardless of any religious preferences, for at its heart it is an examination of what it means to be.』
(Too dense) 『First, let me state that I am not a fan of poetry. I find the way it obscures meaning and ebroiders every last thought in metaphor and simile to be frustrating and distracting. I'm so busy trying to figure out what each line means that I forget where I am in the overall scheme of things.
After making my way through The Oddysey, Beowulf and the Divine Comedy, I thought I could handle Milton's Paradise Lost. I was wrong.
I make it a personal mission that try to I finish every book I start. In the last 10 years, I can remember having failed in this only 4 times: - On The Origin of Species (Charles Darwin); - The Republic (Plato); - The Four-Gated City (Doris Lessing); and - Paradise Lost by John Milton.
My major criticisms include the following:
- Sentences are drawn out to intolerable length, stacked with metaphor upon metaphor, until I get halfway down the page and I've forgotten how the sentence started! - Although stated at the start of the book that rhyme was deliberately avoided, I found the absence of any rhyme reduced the poetic impact for me. - It was hard to fall into the metre of the verse, which made it more difficult for me to get into the flow of the tale (possibly related to the lack of rhyme stated above). - The decriptions were so flowery and interwoven that I often found that what I thought was a decription of one entity was in fact two or more!
In the end, I just couldn't do it.
To be fair though, of the small section I read (I got to the end of Book III I think) there were a few passages which were clear enough that I was able to appreciate the beauty of the language. Also, I appreciated the way Milton attempted to characterise the War in Heaven and its aftermath. Such a critical foundation of Judeo-Christian theology is given short shrift in the Bible and other works; giving it some depth was a valiant effort. But there weren't enough of the good parts to keep me engaged, more's the pity.
This may be a cornerstone of English literature, but it wasn't for me. If you enjoy thick, dense poetry, and apocryphal theology, then enjoy with my blessing. It was too much for me.』
(Cheap but you get what you pay for.) 『My Kindle version lacks an introduction and any footnotes or endnotes. When it comes to the clasics I guess it is better not to use Kindle until they work out all the issues. This is the second book I've had a problem with. I tried a sample of Boswell's Life of Johnson and it was unreadable. Milton is worth reading just not in this format. 』
(Great Buy) 『Paradise Lost has so far turned out to be just as enticing as I had hoped. I read a small part of this back in high school and finally decided to pick it up and read the whole thing. The book was shipped right away and was in great condition when it came.』 『Edited with an introduction and notes by John Leonard.』
price:$6.40
Impact
Usually ships in 24 hours Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (Excellent artist, excellent book) 『The book gives numerous examples, and explains the way the artist thinks about each figure, why the figure fits into the category of fantasy figures he creates. He also discusses the importance of research, the proper proportions, even the figures' stance and facial expressions that might be used with each figure.
For the beginner, it's a great way to "learn the ropes" of character creation. For the pro, it's a source of factual material that may get you thinking in different directions.』
(Good reference) 『This obviously won't teach you everything you need to know to paint or draw fantasy figures, but most of the 100 tips are great reminders to refer to whenever attempting to put together a composition. I found it a great complement to my existing library of reference material.』
(This is an idea book, not a technique book) 『Watch Video Here: http://www.amazon.com/review/RMYPK3M2E2IZEFirst of all, let me say that this book brings back memories of me playing Magic The Gathering cards. A lot of the illustrations in the book are from Wizards of the Coast. Francis Tsai is a concept artist and you can find his work on teamgt.com.
This book is not really on art techniques, there are no step-by-step tutorials to follow along. It's one that gives ideas to think about when trying to come up with a character.
That being said, the writeup for the book is pretty good. It gives a lot of ideas on things that can be changed or added to enhance the characters. It can be on costume design, colour combination, using silhouettes, thinking like the character itself, etc. All come with nice illustrated paintings as examples.
This book is more of a resource book that's great when brainstorming for ideas.
If you're looking for techniques, check out ImagineFX's book called Fantasy Workshop: Mastering Digital Painting Techniques.
There are more pictures of the book on my blog. Just visit my Amazon profile for the link.』
(Technique) 『It's difficult to find a book that specifically addresses the actual techniques of illustration and one that gives a step-by-step tutorial on how to work with the paints and materials in fantasy work. This book doesn't provide that and glosses over technique. It concentrates more on material for you and your imagination to draw from when creating fantasy characters. If you know technique and are looking for ideas, this book will work for you. Still waiting for the book that gives practical info I can use regarding applied technqiue.』
(Taking Your Art to the Next Level) 『If you're interested in improving your artistic abilities from someone who really knows what they're doing, get this book.
The author does a fantastic job of explaining how drawing is not just a creative process, but also a thoughtful and deliberate one. He gives great expert tips and hints on how to convey the feeling and mood of the character you're developing. Some of the tricks include how to focus attention through detail or lighting; how to leverage other elements in the artwork such as secondary characters or scenes to build the story around the main character; how powerful something as simple as eye contact can be. They are all tricks that make intuitive sense once you're aware of them, but probably wouldn't have occurred to you before.
In sum, Tsai's book and tips can have a transformative effect on your artwork. Your art can go from being just a picture on a page to something that creates the maximum visual and emotional impact on the viewer that you intended. It's worth it!』 『Presents 100 exciting and ingenious ways to design and draw better fantasy figures--from developing characters to adding costumes, props and backdrops. Hollywood concept designer Francis Tsai shares tips and tricks for creating imaginative figures, giving readers a unique opportunity to gain guidance from a real pro. Highly accessible and featuring a wealth of ideas, this sourcebook includes an inspirational mix of styles and approaches, with influences ranging from Celtic, Greek, Roman, Oriental and Medieval to 19th Century Gothic--something for every fantasy artist!』
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Watson-Guptill
Usually ships in 24 hours Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (Sounded boring. I was wrong.) 『A book about wrinkles sounds boring. I was a little apprehensive when I ordered the book, but my worries were for not. This book was very useful, and even if I wasn't working on my wrinkles it would still be a good reference book on costumes, and dress. The artwork is beautiful~! The wrinkles are a little exaggerated, but that's the good part. So you notice them and remember them when drawing from memory.』
(A great resource for line drawing) 『This book is not going to help you with photorealism. It is not going to deliver step-by-step instructions for duplicating a certain image. It is, essentially, a gallery of line work alongside a commentary to help break down the artist's vision into a procedure you will be able to apply in your own work and your own style, whatever that may be. You don't have to draw like Hogarth or even care for his style to find value in his thought process, which is really what this book is intended to teach.
And yes, clothes really are that wrinkly. Here, Hogarth works with line weight and crosshatching, which doesn't lend itself to subtlety. If you traced every wrinkle from a photograph, you'd end up with about the same effect. Most line drawings deliberately leave out the finer details, but here they are included to instruct.
Hogarth presents a process and examples of its use. It's up to you to turn it into art.』
(Not so good) 『I have owned this book for years. . .not sure why I have kept it because every time I pull it out I am disappointed. The wrinkles are over exaggerated as are the figures themselves. Perhaps that is the point, but I don't get it. Not a good book for me.』
(Great Book by Hogarth, Just Not Great for Art Instruction) 『I'd long realized I needed some help with wrinkles. If you've got a model then everything's easy, but if you're doing a bunch of drawings and can't spare time to research each figure, as when doing comics, or when doing an action figure it helps to know what you're doing. I'd always felt this was a personal weakness, and had been looking for a book on this topic for a long time. Then this book appeared. As far as I know, this is still pretty much it. I'm a big fan of Hogarth's contributions to popular culture, so I'm happy just to have a book of his work (I think I have them all). But this book is minimally useful for its stated purpose. I confess I haven't read it in much detail, so I can't blame it on Hogarth's writing. But this book seems to me to be more theoretical than practical. I hope some one will someday produce a book with series of figures in a variety of actions. Such books exist, though usually the model is nude. In the one exception I've found some genius has decided to "improve" the black and white photos by colorizing them, almost completely obscuring the wrinkles.
So, I can't recommend this book solely for its art instruction. I WILL recommend as being the work of one of this country's great comics pioneers.
~ John Mayer』
(Classic reference source for depicting the Clothed Figure) 『Although Burne Hogarth's drawing style is very mid-20th Century, his basic "rules of the wrinkles" are absolutely timeless. I recommend it as an excellent source for developing a mastery of how fabric reacts to the movement and form of the human body. As a professional artist-illustrator-writer, I have found this book to be a matchless reference in developing drawing skills. I recommend it to figurative and narrative painters, as it has been an enormous help to me in my creative work.』 『Understanding how the body moves is the key to rendering clothing, as world-renowned artist Hogarth demonstrates in this unique book.』