books about: guernsey

books about: guernsey

books:

Guernsey

Patterns for Guernseys, Jerseys, and Arans: Fishermen's Sweaters from the British Isles

Gladys Thompson

Dover Publications, 1979

Dover saves vital crafts again
Once more Dover Publishing steps in to insure that good books whose copyright have expired don't simply go out of print forever. Thompson's book on knitting patterns for Guernseys, Jerseys, & Arans is the result of hundreds of hours of research around the coasts ...

The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society

Mary Ann Shaffer, Annie Barrows

The Dial Press, 2008

Enjoyable, heartfelt, and an easy breeze
During World War II there was a small town occupied by German forces named Guernsey, and the enrapturing citizens of this quaint town have written down their lives during this most oppressive time. These letters written in such harrowing voices, from such tortured ...

Into the Minds of Babes: How Screen Time Affects Children from Birth to Age Five

Lisa Guernsey

Basic Books, 2007

A must read for parents who own a screen
I read this book quickly because I couldn't put it down. The research and thought that went into this book are tremendous. It is well organized and unbiased. Maybe the title for this post should be "if you want to tell others how bad TV is, read this book first". The ...

Lou Gehrig: One of Baseball's Greatest (Childhood of Famous Americans)

Jr., Guernsey Van Riper

Aladdin, 1986

Awesome book
I am a HUGE yankee fan, and I thought I knew about Lou Gehrig and his Yankee career days. After reading the book, I found out what he was like to be a kid and growing up. It was super. I really enjoyed it - it was very informative and very exciting. I highly recommend ...

The Book of Ebenezer Le Page (New York Review Books Classics)

G.B. Edwards

NYRB Classics, 2007

One of my favorite books
I keep rereading this book. I've probably read it 20 times, in full and in part, since encountering it 20 years ago. The pageant of characters who march through are so alive I feel like I know them, and the number and variety of experiences the protagonist relates are ...

Cornish Guernseys and Knit-frocks
Mary Wright

Polperro Heritage Press, 2008

From Meg Swansen (Schoolhouse Press, distributor) This charming and historic title, first published in 1979, is just now back in print from Polperro Heritage Press. I have knitted many Guernseys using patterns from this dear book; the Polperro Musician being one of my favorites. And isn't the cover photo of the patient knitter, waiting for the ...

Babe Ruth: One of Baseball's Greatest (Childhood of Famous Americans)

Jr., Guernsey Van Riper

Aladdin, 1986

Great book for baseball lovers
I remember this reading this book in 7th grade and i will never forget it. It was writen with pride and dignity you felt that the great BAMBINO was a hero and he was to most people. I really recommend this book to baseball lovers and people who are interested with this ...

Classic Knits for Kids: 30 Traditional Aran and Guernsey Designs for 0-6 Years

Debbie Bliss

Trafalgar Square Books, 1995

the Best Bliss Book
....and I mean it. This one is really good. Like many other knitters I have been burned by Bliss' designs often. Her designs do tend to repeat themselves from collection to collection and the pictures, while cute, never show the designs properly. Well, this collection ...

War on the Margins: A Novel

Libby Cone

BookSurge Publishing, 2008

What if the Nazis had won?
The occupation of the channel islands by the Germans during world war Two gives the best possible insight into what life in Britain would have been like had Hitler won. The remarkable account of the occupation is a must-read for anyone who wishes to get a flavor of ...

Adoration: Eucharistic Texts and Prayers Through Out Church History

Ignatius Press, 1999

An Adoration Must Have
This is a beautiful prayer book containing many prayers and meditations on the Eucharist. Also contains the text for Expositon and Benediction. Selections are drawn from a variety of sources and times. If you're seeking to enhance your time spent before the Blessed ...

A Place of Hiding

Elizabeth George

Bantam, 2003

Hidden Perfection
Absolutely fascinating character studies within an intricately woven plot in a mysterious locale makes this a great page-turning read! Just as the island itself is reluctant to give up its WWII secrets, so are the characters -- multi-layered facets and motives are ...

Jim Thorpe: Olympic Champion (Childhood of Famous Americans)
Jr., Guernsey Van Riper

Aladdin, 1986

Harper's Pictorial History of the Civil War

Alfred H. Guernsey

Gramercy, 1996

Invaluable text for civil war collectors
This is a seminal collection of knowledge that no civil war book collection should be without! Written during the immediate aftermath of the war, it embodies all the sentiments and spirit of the times and is therefore an invaluable addition to the understanding of the ...

Advanced Negotiation and Mediation Theory and Practice: A Realistic Integrated Approach

Paul J Zwier; Thomas F. Guernsey

National Institute for Trial Advocacy, 2005

Really a great practical book!
I'm not just saying this because Guernsey is the Dean of my law school and a really great guy--this book is excellent. It is very practical and easy to read and understand. Although it's a little pricey for its size, if you need to negotiate ANYTHING, read this book ...

Hillary Rodham Clinton (Biography)

Joann Bren Guernsey

First Avenue Editions, 2005

Biography used for fourth grade project
My daughter had to read a biography for a project in the fourth grade. We had gone to the library to check out books and had trouble finding one that was atleast 100 pages and also something she could understand. This book was exactly what she needed. She was able ...