PREFACE. N his Prologue to the Malcontent, John Marston, in a playfil way, satirizes Shakspere by making a burlesque of the Epilogue to As You Like It. I take it that in Elizabeths time the gallants were less gallant than at present, and usurped the easy seats, which they never do now, while the ladies had to stand for Marston makes his Prologue say, Gentlemen, I could wish, for the womens sakes, that you had all soft cushions and he hopes that the gentlewomen – the good word was n (more…)

What’s in Style-Window Treatments is a photo-packed display of the latest styles and trends in window treatments. It is perfect for the contemporary young homeowner who wants to flip through gorgeous pages of fresh ideas, similar to flipping through TV channels with a remote. In fact, this book is lavished with over 150 richly colored photographs of cutting-edge looks, featuring today’s many options in curtains, draperies, shades, blinds, shutters, decorative hardware, and embellish (more…)

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Wilson (The Chronoliths) grapples with the ineffable in a superior SF thriller notable for credible characters and a well-crafted plot. In the mid-21st century, revolutionary new technology allows scientists to watch life forms on planets circling other stars as if they were just a few feet away. At Blind Lake, one of two installations devoted to this purpose, Marguerite Hauser studies an enigmatic alien being who has been dubbed Subject, while also dealing wi (more…)

Amazon.com Review
Getting a little sick of those pastel bed sheets stuck up with push pins since 1993 when you moved into your new apartment, but stumped for a plan? No more! Here’s an idea book for every kind of creative window treatment you could imagine (and many, obviously, that you couldn’t, or you wouldn’t still have those sheets stuck up there!). Window shades, blinds, drapes, valances (I know, you don’t know what that is yet–read the book …), it’s all in here. If yo (more…)

Design Ideas for Windows offers hundreds of ways for dressing a window with hard (blinds and shutters) and soft (curtains, draperies, valances, and fabric shades) treatments. All types of windows are featured in the book, including standard shapes and sizes, as well as special “architectural” windows and odd shapes. Fabric types and recommendations, as well as trimmings, are thoroughly addressed. In addition, the book provides important information regarding hardware (including many e (more…)

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This book shows how to make every type of popular curtain and blind, from tab-tops to roller blinds and from caf, curtains to plaited tie-backs. A handy techniques chapter covers all the techniques you will need, including measuring up the window, calculating fabric requirements and matching pattern repeats. There is advice on fitting blinds and dressing curtains, and plenty of hints and tips to help you achieve professional-looking results with ease.

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