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Provides all the necessary study skills to become a Professional Nail Technician!, 14 Sep 2008
This is a book that provides comprehensive and detailed instruction in all aspects of Nail technology. Written by industry experts; it clearly illustrates the authors' expertise in this subject. For those Beauty Therapists who want to specialise in Nail technology and become Nail Technicians this book is a superb reference guide. A main feature of this book is the attention to detail in every aspect of becoming a Nail technician. Not only does it provide all the necessary study skills for becoming a professional; it provides opportunities for studying competition nail art and becoming a lecturer! It is clear the authors are passionate about the Nail industry and this book demonstrated this to a high degree. In educating students; this book also serves to ultimately raise the profile of the Nail technology industry. For lecturers who teach Beauty Therapy like me; I believe this can only be for the greater good of teaching standards within the Beauty Therapy industry.
the encyclopedia of nails, 15 Feb 2006
great book and it has really helped with my studies, a must have for any training nail tech.
Cant Live With Out It!, 22 Nov 2004
Im doing the nail treatments course at college and if it was not for this book I would never understand what I was doing.
It has helped me with all the A&P, H&S - Im looking forward to the sections on Extensions and nail art which we start in Jan 05.
If you dont have this book as part of your collection for your studies, you are missing out!
Excellent Book, 27 Apr 2004
I am at present taking a Manicure & Pedicure course at college
and haveused this book countless times to help with assignments and information. The book is concise, helpful and has excellent diagrams and pictures
A MUST HAVE !!!, 05 Mar 2004
This is a must have book for anyone in the beauty industry. I am a student beauty therapist, and have found both the technical information and the images, to be invaluable as part of my NVQ studies.
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Product Description
Tom Stevenson's new edition of his Sotheby's Wine Encyclopedia is a formidable achievement. Five years in the preparation(Stevenson had planned for three but found himself overwhelmed by the incredible changes a decade had brought to the world of wine), it is a real master work, putting Stevenson up there among the gurus--Jancis Robinson, Oz Clarke, Hugh Johnson. Genuinely encyclopedic in scope and organisation, this is a publication that delivers what it promises: comprehensive information about all aspects of wine, in a beautifully clear structure and layout. It's wonderfully illustrated, too, with many evocative pictures of vineyards and wineries around the world. As so often with the current crop of all-encompassing blockbuster wine books, the reader is likely to end up bemused by the sheer quantity of information, and the range of disciplines, that the modern wine writer must master. Not so very long ago a few elegant cellar and tasting notes might suffice. These days, the wine writer's skills must encompass geology, geography and soil chemistry; the myriad grape varieties and the best way to train, prune and harvest each of them in different climates; the qualities of the different types of oak used for barrels--French against American against Russian. And that's all before you even start making the wine, let alone tasting it. Tom Stevenson has all this at his fingertips. As a reliable guide for the novice, and an unfailingly informative companion for the connoisseur, The New Sotheby's Wine Encyclopedia will be hard to beat. --Robin Davidson
Customer Reviews
Provides all the necessary study skills to become a Professional Nail Technician!, 14 Sep 2008
This is a book that provides comprehensive and detailed instruction in all aspects of Nail technology. Written by industry experts; it clearly illustrates the authors' expertise in this subject. For those Beauty Therapists who want to specialise in Nail technology and become Nail Technicians this book is a superb reference guide. A main feature of this book is the attention to detail in every aspect of becoming a Nail technician. Not only does it provide all the necessary study skills for becoming a professional; it provides opportunities for studying competition nail art and becoming a lecturer! It is clear the authors are passionate about the Nail industry and this book demonstrated this to a high degree. In educating students; this book also serves to ultimately raise the profile of the Nail technology industry. For lecturers who teach Beauty Therapy like me; I believe this can only be for the greater good of teaching standards within the Beauty Therapy industry. the encyclopedia of nails, 15 Feb 2006
great book and it has really helped with my studies, a must have for any training nail tech. Cant Live With Out It!, 22 Nov 2004
Im doing the nail treatments course at college and if it was not for this book I would never understand what I was doing. It has helped me with all the A&P, H&S - Im looking forward to the sections on Extensions and nail art which we start in Jan 05. If you dont have this book as part of your collection for your studies, you are missing out! Excellent Book, 27 Apr 2004
I am at present taking a Manicure & Pedicure course at college and haveused this book countless times to help with assignments and information. The book is concise, helpful and has excellent diagrams and pictures A MUST HAVE !!!, 05 Mar 2004
This is a must have book for anyone in the beauty industry. I am a student beauty therapist, and have found both the technical information and the images, to be invaluable as part of my NVQ studies. Superb choice for an amateur or expert, 07 Aug 2007
I bought this edition of the book a few years ago and have just pre-ordered the new edition due out in November. I use this book constantly, even now. Some of the information is a little dated, so I would recommend pre-ordering the latest edition (as I have done). It's an excellent series of books and don't be put off by the price, it's well worth it!!! A Genuine Must Have, 19 Mar 2006
This is an excellent production with comprehensive detail, first class layout and maps. The balance is perfect catering equally for beginner, keen amateur and expert. If you only buy two wine books, get this and Wine Behind the Label and you will not be disappointed.
A 'must-have' for those interested in wine, 14 Oct 2003
I was given the first edition of this encyclopaedia in 1989 and was very impressed with the easy to read depth of information within it. The newer edition (for which I am writing this review) is different. It covers much of the same ground as the older book but in some areas, Alsace as an example, it provides a different, but equally useful angle. In the first edition, the individual growers are listed together with a resume of their wines and styles. In the second, the grape varieties and blends are listed with a list of the better growers. Personally, I find the two books together an ideal combination. If you are interested in discovering hitherto little discovered wines, 'sleepers' or the very best examples of a specific type this is the book to get. If you can get a copy of the first edition to go with it, even better!
A truly useful book, 11 Feb 2002
A truly useful and well presented book. Its full of information about grape varieties, wine making techniques, the producers and the wines themselves. I have read both Oz Clark and Parker and will no doubt continue to refer to them again but they are a bit dry in comparison to this book. The Wine Encyclopedia is a joy to pick up and read at anytime, with detailed maps not just showing the road layouts but the soil conditions and the vine concentrations and the extents of the prime areas. There are some beautiful photographs and details of the main producers and their labels. The author's recommendations are also included at the end of each section. Far better than a wine atlas. If you have only one book about wine in your house and you enjoy drinking wine I would recommend this book most highly.
Informative, well written, easy to follow and understand., 03 Nov 2000
Informative, well written, easy to follow and understand. I take photocopies of relevant pages on holiday to source and try new wines.
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Customer Reviews
Provides all the necessary study skills to become a Professional Nail Technician!, 14 Sep 2008
This is a book that provides comprehensive and detailed instruction in all aspects of Nail technology. Written by industry experts; it clearly illustrates the authors' expertise in this subject. For those Beauty Therapists who want to specialise in Nail technology and become Nail Technicians this book is a superb reference guide. A main feature of this book is the attention to detail in every aspect of becoming a Nail technician. Not only does it provide all the necessary study skills for becoming a professional; it provides opportunities for studying competition nail art and becoming a lecturer! It is clear the authors are passionate about the Nail industry and this book demonstrated this to a high degree. In educating students; this book also serves to ultimately raise the profile of the Nail technology industry. For lecturers who teach Beauty Therapy like me; I believe this can only be for the greater good of teaching standards within the Beauty Therapy industry. the encyclopedia of nails, 15 Feb 2006
great book and it has really helped with my studies, a must have for any training nail tech. Cant Live With Out It!, 22 Nov 2004
Im doing the nail treatments course at college and if it was not for this book I would never understand what I was doing. It has helped me with all the A&P, H&S - Im looking forward to the sections on Extensions and nail art which we start in Jan 05. If you dont have this book as part of your collection for your studies, you are missing out! Excellent Book, 27 Apr 2004
I am at present taking a Manicure & Pedicure course at college and haveused this book countless times to help with assignments and information. The book is concise, helpful and has excellent diagrams and pictures A MUST HAVE !!!, 05 Mar 2004
This is a must have book for anyone in the beauty industry. I am a student beauty therapist, and have found both the technical information and the images, to be invaluable as part of my NVQ studies. Superb choice for an amateur or expert, 07 Aug 2007
I bought this edition of the book a few years ago and have just pre-ordered the new edition due out in November. I use this book constantly, even now. Some of the information is a little dated, so I would recommend pre-ordering the latest edition (as I have done). It's an excellent series of books and don't be put off by the price, it's well worth it!!! A Genuine Must Have, 19 Mar 2006
This is an excellent production with comprehensive detail, first class layout and maps. The balance is perfect catering equally for beginner, keen amateur and expert. If you only buy two wine books, get this and Wine Behind the Label and you will not be disappointed.
A 'must-have' for those interested in wine, 14 Oct 2003
I was given the first edition of this encyclopaedia in 1989 and was very impressed with the easy to read depth of information within it. The newer edition (for which I am writing this review) is different. It covers much of the same ground as the older book but in some areas, Alsace as an example, it provides a different, but equally useful angle. In the first edition, the individual growers are listed together with a resume of their wines and styles. In the second, the grape varieties and blends are listed with a list of the better growers. Personally, I find the two books together an ideal combination. If you are interested in discovering hitherto little discovered wines, 'sleepers' or the very best examples of a specific type this is the book to get. If you can get a copy of the first edition to go with it, even better!
A truly useful book, 11 Feb 2002
A truly useful and well presented book. Its full of information about grape varieties, wine making techniques, the producers and the wines themselves. I have read both Oz Clark and Parker and will no doubt continue to refer to them again but they are a bit dry in comparison to this book. The Wine Encyclopedia is a joy to pick up and read at anytime, with detailed maps not just showing the road layouts but the soil conditions and the vine concentrations and the extents of the prime areas. There are some beautiful photographs and details of the main producers and their labels. The author's recommendations are also included at the end of each section. Far better than a wine atlas. If you have only one book about wine in your house and you enjoy drinking wine I would recommend this book most highly.
Informative, well written, easy to follow and understand., 03 Nov 2000
Informative, well written, easy to follow and understand. I take photocopies of relevant pages on holiday to source and try new wines.
Excellent Book, 18 Nov 2008
I think this is one of the most comprensive books in chart patterns I ever read, I believe it is important to study this book as it helps me to analyze the chart patterns far better than other book. It is chart technique independent, I use it in combination with the candlestick charts I believe it help me to understand this human emotions better and to increase my probability of success dramatically.
Great book, 04 Oct 2003
Bulkowski did the great job by writing this book. You will find 52 patterns, sorted, listed and analyzed correctly and usefuly in 672 pages. Great thing are his advices on strategy, not only data and tables. But the best thing in book is the index with small "icon" preview of each pattern and tables wich sort patterns in different ways, like largest likely retrace, smallest failure rate, highest average rise, top ten performing (bull./bear.) patterns... You must have it.
Indispensable guide for any trader, 03 Jun 2001
An absolutely outstanding book that covers the whole breadth of chart formations. It is a rarity amongst trading books in that whilst most other books are content to give you a view as to whether something is 'bearish' or 'bullish', this book actually tells you what percentage of formations are likely to be successful. It also gives clear identification guidelines for each formation. It is very well organised. Whilst a little pricey, I think it is a must for every serious investor interested in increasing his/her probability of success.
essential to own - even more so than Edwards & MaGee !, 31 Mar 2001
I have read many books from the library on charts, but this is book is the one which it is essential to own - even more so than Edwards & MaGee ! One of the main dangers with charting is imagination - trying so hard to see patterns that you stretch the chart to fit what you would like to see. Bulkowski has analysed chart patterns using a computer, which means that he had to define the patterns with complete clarity. For each pattern he has a full definition which will leave you in no doubt as to whether your stock chart fits the pattern or not. If it does then he has precise statistics as to how often it works or fails, and Trading Tactics listing the various ways of using such a pattern once you have found it. This is far cry from all other charting books I have seen. For example, O'Neil's book 'How to make money in Stocks' makes much of the cup-and-handle formation, but I always found that his definition, spread over several pages, and his examples difficult to translate into reality. Bulkowski shows why - one of O'Neil's examples doesn't actually fit O'Neil's own definition. Bulkowski has therefore had to define the formation more precisely and then the statistics apply to this, more precise, definition. If you are new to charting then Edwards & MaGee is a good start, but R.Schabacker 'Technical Analysis and Stock Market Profits' (the book from which E & M drew their material) is better. Once you have taking charting on board then you will want to refer to Bulkowski's book over and over again.
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Customer Reviews
Provides all the necessary study skills to become a Professional Nail Technician!, 14 Sep 2008
This is a book that provides comprehensive and detailed instruction in all aspects of Nail technology. Written by industry experts; it clearly illustrates the authors' expertise in this subject. For those Beauty Therapists who want to specialise in Nail technology and become Nail Technicians this book is a superb reference guide. A main feature of this book is the attention to detail in every aspect of becoming a Nail technician. Not only does it provide all the necessary study skills for becoming a professional; it provides opportunities for studying competition nail art and becoming a lecturer! It is clear the authors are passionate about the Nail industry and this book demonstrated this to a high degree. In educating students; this book also serves to ultimately raise the profile of the Nail technology industry. For lecturers who teach Beauty Therapy like me; I believe this can only be for the greater good of teaching standards within the Beauty Therapy industry. the encyclopedia of nails, 15 Feb 2006
great book and it has really helped with my studies, a must have for any training nail tech. Cant Live With Out It!, 22 Nov 2004
Im doing the nail treatments course at college and if it was not for this book I would never understand what I was doing. It has helped me with all the A&P, H&S - Im looking forward to the sections on Extensions and nail art which we start in Jan 05. If you dont have this book as part of your collection for your studies, you are missing out! Excellent Book, 27 Apr 2004
I am at present taking a Manicure & Pedicure course at college and haveused this book countless times to help with assignments and information. The book is concise, helpful and has excellent diagrams and pictures A MUST HAVE !!!, 05 Mar 2004
This is a must have book for anyone in the beauty industry. I am a student beauty therapist, and have found both the technical information and the images, to be invaluable as part of my NVQ studies. Superb choice for an amateur or expert, 07 Aug 2007
I bought this edition of the book a few years ago and have just pre-ordered the new edition due out in November. I use this book constantly, even now. Some of the information is a little dated, so I would recommend pre-ordering the latest edition (as I have done). It's an excellent series of books and don't be put off by the price, it's well worth it!!! A Genuine Must Have, 19 Mar 2006
This is an excellent production with comprehensive detail, first class layout and maps. The balance is perfect catering equally for beginner, keen amateur and expert. If you only buy two wine books, get this and Wine Behind the Label and you will not be disappointed.
A 'must-have' for those interested in wine, 14 Oct 2003
I was given the first edition of this encyclopaedia in 1989 and was very impressed with the easy to read depth of information within it. The newer edition (for which I am writing this review) is different. It covers much of the same ground as the older book but in some areas, Alsace as an example, it provides a different, but equally useful angle. In the first edition, the individual growers are listed together with a resume of their wines and styles. In the second, the grape varieties and blends are listed with a list of the better growers. Personally, I find the two books together an ideal combination. If you are interested in discovering hitherto little discovered wines, 'sleepers' or the very best examples of a specific type this is the book to get. If you can get a copy of the first edition to go with it, even better!
A truly useful book, 11 Feb 2002
A truly useful and well presented book. Its full of information about grape varieties, wine making techniques, the producers and the wines themselves. I have read both Oz Clark and Parker and will no doubt continue to refer to them again but they are a bit dry in comparison to this book. The Wine Encyclopedia is a joy to pick up and read at anytime, with detailed maps not just showing the road layouts but the soil conditions and the vine concentrations and the extents of the prime areas. There are some beautiful photographs and details of the main producers and their labels. The author's recommendations are also included at the end of each section. Far better than a wine atlas. If you have only one book about wine in your house and you enjoy drinking wine I would recommend this book most highly.
Informative, well written, easy to follow and understand., 03 Nov 2000
Informative, well written, easy to follow and understand. I take photocopies of relevant pages on holiday to source and try new wines.
Excellent Book, 18 Nov 2008
I think this is one of the most comprensive books in chart patterns I ever read, I believe it is important to study this book as it helps me to analyze the chart patterns far better than other book. It is chart technique independent, I use it in combination with the candlestick charts I believe it help me to understand this human emotions better and to increase my probability of success dramatically.
Great book, 04 Oct 2003
Bulkowski did the great job by writing this book. You will find 52 patterns, sorted, listed and analyzed correctly and usefuly in 672 pages. Great thing are his advices on strategy, not only data and tables. But the best thing in book is the index with small "icon" preview of each pattern and tables wich sort patterns in different ways, like largest likely retrace, smallest failure rate, highest average rise, top ten performing (bull./bear.) patterns... You must have it.
Indispensable guide for any trader, 03 Jun 2001
An absolutely outstanding book that covers the whole breadth of chart formations. It is a rarity amongst trading books in that whilst most other books are content to give you a view as to whether something is 'bearish' or 'bullish', this book actually tells you what percentage of formations are likely to be successful. It also gives clear identification guidelines for each formation. It is very well organised. Whilst a little pricey, I think it is a must for every serious investor interested in increasing his/her probability of success.
essential to own - even more so than Edwards & MaGee !, 31 Mar 2001
I have read many books from the library on charts, but this is book is the one which it is essential to own - even more so than Edwards & MaGee ! One of the main dangers with charting is imagination - trying so hard to see patterns that you stretch the chart to fit what you would like to see. Bulkowski has analysed chart patterns using a computer, which means that he had to define the patterns with complete clarity. For each pattern he has a full definition which will leave you in no doubt as to whether your stock chart fits the pattern or not. If it does then he has precise statistics as to how often it works or fails, and Trading Tactics listing the various ways of using such a pattern once you have found it. This is far cry from all other charting books I have seen. For example, O'Neil's book 'How to make money in Stocks' makes much of the cup-and-handle formation, but I always found that his definition, spread over several pages, and his examples difficult to translate into reality. Bulkowski shows why - one of O'Neil's examples doesn't actually fit O'Neil's own definition. Bulkowski has therefore had to define the formation more precisely and then the statistics apply to this, more precise, definition. If you are new to charting then Edwards & MaGee is a good start, but R.Schabacker 'Technical Analysis and Stock Market Profits' (the book from which E & M drew their material) is better. Once you have taking charting on board then you will want to refer to Bulkowski's book over and over again.
A good book is now even better in the 2nd edition !, 20 Sep 2005
With 260 new articles (the total is now over 6,260), updates on existing articles to mid-2005, and numerous revisions, the second edition (with its red cover) has been well worth waiting for. It has more pages than the earlier edition, and at the same price. If you are a British film buff, a teacher/ student of British Film, or just enjoy watching DVDs of British films (both ancient and modern) this book will be your constant companion and guide, and you will probably be referring to this book on a daily basis. An essential purchase.
A tragic misfire, 13 Dec 2003
"This is a book I've been waiting for all my life," says a back cover quote from Philip French. Well, so have I, and after waiting all that time, I couldn't be more disappointed. The editor of the book has given almost all of its space to the enumeration of the actors' and directors' most notable films. Yet doesn't it stand to reason that the obvious target audience of this volume, fans of the British cinema, would be aware of those titles anyway? And in any case, in the era of the world wide web and IMDb, wasn't he doing a lot of work that had already been done by others? While the most important thing that I expected to find here, lots and lots of biographical information, is almost entirely missing, so the many fascinating but obscure faces of the British cinema have remained obscure, and even the well-known ones do not fare much better. The best you can hope to get are the birth/death years and brief details of the person's education. The rest, while taking up a lot of space, is mostly useless. What a pity, and what an awful lot of totally misguided effort.
A Major Achievement - an essential purchase for film fans, 28 Nov 2003
A very useful book, and a good first point of call for anybody interested in British cinema, past and present. Editor Brian McFarlane and his expert contributors (over a hundred) have rolled aside the stone guarding the entrance to a long-sealed cave containing much of the treasure house of British cinema, and have shone their torches into the darkness to illuminate, following their own enthusiasms. The book benefits greatly from not being written by one author, as each contributor shares their enthusiasms with the reader - indeed, some of the essays are far from bland, and contributors are not afraid to give an opinion, or vent their prejudices ! The major past of the book (about 75%, or 600 pages) consists of concisely written but informative biographical articles, leaving a quarter of the book for thematic essays on British film genres as well as other topics (child actors, black representation, newsreels, film studios, exhibition etc.) which are very useful, especially for students looking for research topics in British cinema. The major figures are well (and generally accurately) covered, with British filmographies(complete for major figures) and selected filmographies for the rest (but extra details readily available on the www on the Internet Movie Database). And some articles, such as those on Herbert Wilcox and Eric Portman stand as models of their kind. There are numerous articles on hundreds of lesser figures not covered in any other reference work. And a comparison of the articles on major British figures in this book with those on the same actors/directors in other encyclopedias by Leslie Halliwell, Ephrahim Katz, and David Thompson, reveals much greater depth and insight in the this Brian McFarlane book. A phenomenal amount of work has gone into this, which probably explains why such a work has never been attempted before. Book also features 150 excellently reproduced B/W illustrations,a detailed bibliography, many suggestions for further reading, a British Film Awards appendix and more....Highly recommended!
A book for the video shelf, 01 Oct 2003
A very useful book, and a good first point of call for anybody interested in British cinema, past and present. Melbourne based editor Brian McFarlane and his expert contributors(over a hundred) have rolled aside the stone guarding the entrance to a long-sealed cave containing much of the treasure house of British cinema, and have shone their torches into the darkness to illuminate, following their own enthusiasms. The book benefits greatly from not being written by one author, as each contributor shares their enthusiasms with the reader - some of the essays are far from bland, and contributors are not afraid to give an opinion, or vent their prejudices (see the Jean Carson article for an example). Approximately a quarter of the book has thematic essays on film genres as well as other topics (child actors, black and gay representation, newreels, film studios, exhibition etc. etc.) which are very useful, especially for students looking for research topics in British cinema. The major figures are well (and generally accurately)covered, with filmographies, complete for major figures only, and selected filmographies for the rest, but details readily available on the IMDB). Ssome articles, such as those on Herbert Wilcox and Eric Portman stand as models of their kind. But the main problem with this booklies in the numerous articles of hundreds of lesser figures (which, although it is claimed all have benn read by several vetters) still manage to contain quite a few errors (Cilla Black featured in 'Alfie', Anton Walbrook starring with Ethel Merman in 'Call Me Madam'- he niether did this with Merman on stage or film), and several biographies of actors are missing from their BIBLIOG entries ((Sid James, Joan Sims, Kay Kendall, Anthony Newley...). My recommendation would be to wait for a second edition ! And where is Rolf Harris ?
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Customer Reviews
Provides all the necessary study skills to become a Professional Nail Technician!, 14 Sep 2008
This is a book that provides comprehensive and detailed instruction in all aspects of Nail technology. Written by industry experts; it clearly illustrates the authors' expertise in this subject. For those Beauty Therapists who want to specialise in Nail technology and become Nail Technicians this book is a superb reference guide. A main feature of this book is the attention to detail in every aspect of becoming a Nail technician. Not only does it provide all the necessary study skills for becoming a professional; it provides opportunities for studying competition nail art and becoming a lecturer! It is clear the authors are passionate about the Nail industry and this book demonstrated this to a high degree. In educating students; this book also serves to ultimately raise the profile of the Nail technology industry. For lecturers who teach Beauty Therapy like me; I believe this can only be for the greater good of teaching standards within the Beauty Therapy industry. the encyclopedia of nails, 15 Feb 2006
great book and it has really helped with my studies, a must have for any training nail tech. Cant Live With Out It!, 22 Nov 2004
Im doing the nail treatments course at college and if it was not for this book I would never understand what I was doing. It has helped me with all the A&P, H&S - Im looking forward to the sections on Extensions and nail art which we start in Jan 05. If you dont have this book as part of your collection for your studies, you are missing out! Excellent Book, 27 Apr 2004
I am at present taking a Manicure & Pedicure course at college and haveused this book countless times to help with assignments and information. The book is concise, helpful and has excellent diagrams and pictures A MUST HAVE !!!, 05 Mar 2004
This is a must have book for anyone in the beauty industry. I am a student beauty therapist, and have found both the technical information and the images, to be invaluable as part of my NVQ studies. Superb choice for an amateur or expert, 07 Aug 2007
I bought this edition of the book a few years ago and have just pre-ordered the new edition due out in November. I use this book constantly, even now. Some of the information is a little dated, so I would recommend pre-ordering the latest edition (as I have done). It's an excellent series of books and don't be put off by the price, it's well worth it!!! A Genuine Must Have, 19 Mar 2006
This is an excellent production with comprehensive detail, first class layout and maps. The balance is perfect catering equally for beginner, keen amateur and expert. If you only buy two wine books, get this and Wine Behind the Label and you will not be disappointed.
A 'must-have' for those interested in wine, 14 Oct 2003
I was given the first edition of this encyclopaedia in 1989 and was very impressed with the easy to read depth of information within it. The newer edition (for which I am writing this review) is different. It covers much of the same ground as the older book but in some areas, Alsace as an example, it provides a different, but equally useful angle. In the first edition, the individual growers are listed together with a resume of their wines and styles. In the second, the grape varieties and blends are listed with a list of the better growers. Personally, I find the two books together an ideal combination. If you are interested in discovering hitherto little discovered wines, 'sleepers' or the very best examples of a specific type this is the book to get. If you can get a copy of the first edition to go with it, even better!
A truly useful book, 11 Feb 2002
A truly useful and well presented book. Its full of information about grape varieties, wine making techniques, the producers and the wines themselves. I have read both Oz Clark and Parker and will no doubt continue to refer to them again but they are a bit dry in comparison to this book. The Wine Encyclopedia is a joy to pick up and read at anytime, with detailed maps not just showing the road layouts but the soil conditions and the vine concentrations and the extents of the prime areas. There are some beautiful photographs and details of the main producers and their labels. The author's recommendations are also included at the end of each section. Far better than a wine atlas. If you have only one book about wine in your house and you enjoy drinking wine I would recommend this book most highly.
Informative, well written, easy to follow and understand., 03 Nov 2000
Informative, well written, easy to follow and understand. I take photocopies of relevant pages on holiday to source and try new wines.
Excellent Book, 18 Nov 2008
I think this is one of the most comprensive books in chart patterns I ever read, I believe it is important to study this book as it helps me to analyze the chart patterns far better than other book. It is chart technique independent, I use it in combination with the candlestick charts I believe it help me to understand this human emotions better and to increase my probability of success dramatically.
Great book, 04 Oct 2003
Bulkowski did the great job by writing this book. You will find 52 patterns, sorted, listed and analyzed correctly and usefuly in 672 pages. Great thing are his advices on strategy, not only data and tables. But the best thing in book is the index with small "icon" preview of each pattern and tables wich sort patterns in different ways, like largest likely retrace, smallest failure rate, highest average rise, top ten performing (bull./bear.) patterns... You must have it.
Indispensable guide for any trader, 03 Jun 2001
An absolutely outstanding book that covers the whole breadth of chart formations. It is a rarity amongst trading books in that whilst most other books are content to give you a view as to whether something is 'bearish' or 'bullish', this book actually tells you what percentage of formations are likely to be successful. It also gives clear identification guidelines for each formation. It is very well organised. Whilst a little pricey, I think it is a must for every serious investor interested in increasing his/her probability of success.
essential to own - even more so than Edwards & MaGee !, 31 Mar 2001
I have read many books from the library on charts, but this is book is the one which it is essential to own - even more so than Edwards & MaGee ! One of the main dangers with charting is imagination - trying so hard to see patterns that you stretch the chart to fit what you would like to see. Bulkowski has analysed chart patterns using a computer, which means that he had to define the patterns with complete clarity. For each pattern he has a full definition which will leave you in no doubt as to whether your stock chart fits the pattern or not. If it does then he has precise statistics as to how often it works or fails, and Trading Tactics listing the various ways of using such a pattern once you have found it. This is far cry from all other charting books I have seen. For example, O'Neil's book 'How to make money in Stocks' makes much of the cup-and-handle formation, but I always found that his definition, spread over several pages, and his examples difficult to translate into reality. Bulkowski shows why - one of O'Neil's examples doesn't actually fit O'Neil's own definition. Bulkowski has therefore had to define the formation more precisely and then the statistics apply to this, more precise, definition. If you are new to charting then Edwards & MaGee is a good start, but R.Schabacker 'Technical Analysis and Stock Market Profits' (the book from which E & M drew their material) is better. Once you have taking charting on board then you will want to refer to Bulkowski's book over and over again.
A good book is now even better in the 2nd edition !, 20 Sep 2005
With 260 new articles (the total is now over 6,260), updates on existing articles to mid-2005, and numerous revisions, the second edition (with its red cover) has been well worth waiting for. It has more pages than the earlier edition, and at the same price. If you are a British film buff, a teacher/ student of British Film, or just enjoy watching DVDs of British films (both ancient and modern) this book will be your constant companion and guide, and you will probably be referring to this book on a daily basis. An essential purchase.
A tragic misfire, 13 Dec 2003
"This is a book I've been waiting for all my life," says a back cover quote from Philip French. Well, so have I, and after waiting all that time, I couldn't be more disappointed. The editor of the book has given almost all of its space to the enumeration of the actors' and directors' most notable films. Yet doesn't it stand to reason that the obvious target audience of this volume, fans of the British cinema, would be aware of those titles anyway? And in any case, in the era of the world wide web and IMDb, wasn't he doing a lot of work that had already been done by others? While the most important thing that I expected to find here, lots and lots of biographical information, is almost entirely missing, so the many fascinating but obscure faces of the British cinema have remained obscure, and even the well-known ones do not fare much better. The best you can hope to get are the birth/death years and brief details of the person's education. The rest, while taking up a lot of space, is mostly useless. What a pity, and what an awful lot of totally misguided effort.
A Major Achievement - an essential purchase for film fans, 28 Nov 2003
A very useful book, and a good first point of call for anybody interested in British cinema, past and present. Editor Brian McFarlane and his expert contributors (over a hundred) have rolled aside the stone guarding the entrance to a long-sealed cave containing much of the treasure house of British cinema, and have shone their torches into the darkness to illuminate, following their own enthusiasms. The book benefits greatly from not being written by one author, as each contributor shares their enthusiasms with the reader - indeed, some of the essays are far from bland, and contributors are not afraid to give an opinion, or vent their prejudices ! The major past of the book (about 75%, or 600 pages) consists of concisely written but informative biographical articles, leaving a quarter of the book for thematic essays on British film genres as well as other topics (child actors, black representation, newsreels, film studios, exhibition etc.) which are very useful, especially for students looking for research topics in British cinema. The major figures are well (and generally accurately) covered, with British filmographies(complete for major figures) and selected filmographies for the rest (but extra details readily available on the www on the Internet Movie Database). And some articles, such as those on Herbert Wilcox and Eric Portman stand as models of their kind. There are numerous articles on hundreds of lesser figures not covered in any other reference work. And a comparison of the articles on major British figures in this book with those on the same actors/directors in other encyclopedias by Leslie Halliwell, Ephrahim Katz, and David Thompson, reveals much greater depth and insight in the this Brian McFarlane book. A phenomenal amount of work has gone into this, which probably explains why such a work has never been attempted before. Book also features 150 excellently reproduced B/W illustrations,a detailed bibliography, many suggestions for further reading, a British Film Awards appendix and more....Highly recommended!
A book for the video shelf, 01 Oct 2003
A very useful book, and a good first point of call for anybody interested in British cinema, past and present. Melbourne based editor Brian McFarlane and his expert contributors(over a hundred) have rolled aside the stone guarding the entrance to a long-sealed cave containing much of the treasure house of British cinema, and have shone their torches into the darkness to illuminate, following their own enthusiasms. The book benefits greatly from not being written by one author, as each contributor shares their enthusiasms with the reader - some of the essays are far from bland, and contributors are not afraid to give an opinion, or vent their prejudices (see the Jean Carson article for an example). Approximately a quarter of the book has thematic essays on film genres as well as other topics (child actors, black and gay representation, newreels, film studios, exhibition etc. etc.) which are very useful, especially for students looking for research topics in British cinema. The major figures are well (and generally accurately)covered, with filmographies, complete for major figures only, and selected filmographies for the rest, but details readily available on the IMDB). Ssome articles, such as those on Herbert Wilcox and Eric Portman stand as models of their kind. But the main problem with this booklies in the numerous articles of hundreds of lesser figures (which, although it is claimed all have benn read by several vetters) still manage to contain quite a few errors (Cilla Black featured in 'Alfie', Anton Walbrook starring with Ethel Merman in 'Call Me Madam'- he niether did this with Merman on stage or film), and several biographies of actors are missing from their BIBLIOG entries ((Sid James, Joan Sims, Kay Kendall, Anthony Newley...). My recommendation would be to wait for a second edition ! And where is Rolf Harris ?
a catalogue of charts, 20 Sep 2002
This is a train spotters approach to recognising every conceivable way of charting data - the detail is painstaking, though not painful. Be clear, however - this is a book that almost exclusively focuses on visualising quantitative information - there's no 'signage' type concepts here, and there isn't even any colour, which is actually a bonus as colour would only introduce even more distraction. You will never have believed how many different ways you can chart a string of data points until you leaf through this tome. The book, in attempting to catalogue charting from so many different dimensions, ends up repeating itself a lot - it could have been a third of its size and still conveyed the same volume of information. It's a book that's great to flick through when you're looking for inspiration to show that piece of boring statistics in a more engaging form.
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Provides all the necessary study skills to become a Professional Nail Technician!, 14 Sep 2008
This is a book that provides comprehensive and detailed instruction in all aspects of Nail technology. Written by industry experts; it clearly illustrates the authors' expertise in this subject. For those Beauty Therapists who want to specialise in Nail technology and become Nail Technicians this book is a superb reference guide. A main feature of this book is the attention to detail in every aspect of becoming a Nail technician. Not only does it provide all the necessary study skills for becoming a professional; it provides opportunities for studying competition nail art and becoming a lecturer! It is clear the authors are passionate about the Nail industry and this book demonstrated this to a high degree. In educating students; this book also serves to ultimately raise the profile of the Nail technology industry. For lecturers who teach Beauty Therapy like me; I believe this can only be for the greater good of teaching standards within the Beauty Therapy industry. the encyclopedia of nails, 15 Feb 2006
great book and it has really helped with my studies, a must have for any training nail tech. Cant Live With Out It!, 22 Nov 2004
Im doing the nail treatments course at college and if it was not for this book I would never understand what I was doing. It has helped me with all the A&P, H&S - Im looking forward to the sections on Extensions and nail art which we start in Jan 05. If you dont have this book as part of your collection for your studies, you are missing out! Excellent Book, 27 Apr 2004
I am at present taking a Manicure & Pedicure course at college and haveused this book countless times to help with assignments and information. The book is concise, helpful and has excellent diagrams and pictures A MUST HAVE !!!, 05 Mar 2004
This is a must have book for anyone in the beauty industry. I am a student beauty therapist, and have found both the technical information and the images, to be invaluable as part of my NVQ studies. Superb choice for an amateur or expert, 07 Aug 2007
I bought this edition of the book a few years ago and have just pre-ordered the new edition due out in November. I use this book constantly, even now. Some of the information is a little dated, so I would recommend pre-ordering the latest edition (as I have done). It's an excellent series of books and don't be put off by the price, it's well worth it!!! A Genuine Must Have, 19 Mar 2006
This is an excellent production with comprehensive detail, first class layout and maps. The balance is perfect catering equally for beginner, keen amateur and expert. If you only buy two wine books, get this and Wine Behind the Label and you will not be disappointed.
A 'must-have' for those interested in wine, 14 Oct 2003
I was given the first edition of this encyclopaedia in 1989 and was very impressed with the easy to read depth of information within it. The newer edition (for which I am writing this review) is different. It covers much of the same ground as the older book but in some areas, Alsace as an example, it provides a different, but equally useful angle. In the first edition, the individual growers are listed together with a resume of their wines and styles. In the second, the grape varieties and blends are listed with a list of the better growers. Personally, I find the two books together an ideal combination. If you are interested in discovering hitherto little discovered wines, 'sleepers' or the very best examples of a specific type this is the book to get. If you can get a copy of the first edition to go with it, even better!
A truly useful book, 11 Feb 2002
A truly useful and well presented book. Its full of information about grape varieties, wine making techniques, the producers and the wines themselves. I have read both Oz Clark and Parker and will no doubt continue to refer to them again but they are a bit dry in comparison to this book. The Wine Encyclopedia is a joy to pick up and read at anytime, with detailed maps not just showing the road layouts but the soil conditions and the vine concentrations and the extents of the prime areas. There are some beautiful photographs and details of the main producers and their labels. The author's recommendations are also included at the end of each section. Far better than a wine atlas. If you have only one book about wine in your house and you enjoy drinking wine I would recommend this book most highly.
Informative, well written, easy to follow and understand., 03 Nov 2000
Informative, well written, easy to follow and understand. I take photocopies of relevant pages on holiday to source and try new wines.
Excellent Book, 18 Nov 2008
I think this is one of the most comprensive books in chart patterns I ever read, I believe it is important to study this book as it helps me to analyze the chart patterns far better than other book. It is chart technique independent, I use it in combination with the candlestick charts I believe it help me to understand this human emotions better and to increase my probability of success dramatically.
Great book, 04 Oct 2003
Bulkowski did the great job by writing this book. You will find 52 patterns, sorted, listed and analyzed correctly and usefuly in 672 pages. Great thing are his advices on strategy, not only data and tables. But the best thing in book is the index with small "icon" preview of each pattern and tables wich sort patterns in different ways, like largest likely retrace, smallest failure rate, highest average rise, top ten performing (bull./bear.) patterns... You must have it.
Indispensable guide for any trader, 03 Jun 2001
An absolutely outstanding book that covers the whole breadth of chart formations. It is a rarity amongst trading books in that whilst most other books are content to give you a view as to whether something is 'bearish' or 'bullish', this book actually tells you what percentage of formations are likely to be successful. It also gives clear identification guidelines for each formation. It is very well organised. Whilst a little pricey, I think it is a must for every serious investor interested in increasing his/her probability of success.
essential to own - even more so than Edwards & MaGee !, 31 Mar 2001
I have read many books from the library on charts, but this is book is the one which it is essential to own - even more so than Edwards & MaGee ! One of the main dangers with charting is imagination - trying so hard to see patterns that you stretch the chart to fit what you would like to see. Bulkowski has analysed chart patterns using a computer, which means that he had to define the patterns with complete clarity. For each pattern he has a full definition which will leave you in no doubt as to whether your stock chart fits the pattern or not. If it does then he has precise statistics as to how often it works or fails, and Trading Tactics listing the various ways of using such a pattern once you have found it. This is far cry from all other charting books I have seen. For example, O'Neil's book 'How to make money in Stocks' makes much of the cup-and-handle formation, but I always found that his definition, spread over several pages, and his examples difficult to translate into reality. Bulkowski shows why - one of O'Neil's examples doesn't actually fit O'Neil's own definition. Bulkowski has therefore had to define the formation more precisely and then the statistics apply to this, more precise, definition. If you are new to charting then Edwards & MaGee is a good start, but R.Schabacker 'Technical Analysis and Stock Market Profits' (the book from which E & M drew their material) is better. Once you have taking charting on board then you will want to refer to Bulkowski's book over and over again.
A good book is now even better in the 2nd edition !, 20 Sep 2005
With 260 new articles (the total is now over 6,260), updates on existing articles to mid-2005, and numerous revisions, the second edition (with its red cover) has been well worth waiting for. It has more pages than the earlier edition, and at the same price. If you are a British film buff, a teacher/ student of British Film, or just enjoy watching DVDs of British films (both ancient and modern) this book will be your constant companion and guide, and you will probably be referring to this book on a daily basis. An essential purchase.
A tragic misfire, 13 Dec 2003
"This is a book I've been waiting for all my life," says a back cover quote from Philip French. Well, so have I, and after waiting all that time, I couldn't be more disappointed. The editor of the book has given almost all of its space to the enumeration of the actors' and directors' most notable films. Yet doesn't it stand to reason that the obvious target audience of this volume, fans of the British cinema, would be aware of those titles anyway? And in any case, in the era of the world wide web and IMDb, wasn't he doing a lot of work that had already been done by others? While the most important thing that I expected to find here, lots and lots of biographical information, is almost entirely missing, so the many fascinating but obscure faces of the British cinema have remained obscure, and even the well-known ones do not fare much better. The best you can hope to get are the birth/death years and brief details of the person's education. The rest, while taking up a lot of space, is mostly useless. What a pity, and what an awful lot of totally misguided effort.
A Major Achievement - an essential purchase for film fans, 28 Nov 2003
A very useful book, and a good first point of call for anybody interested in British cinema, past and present. Editor Brian McFarlane and his expert contributors (over a hundred) have rolled aside the stone guarding the entrance to a long-sealed cave containing much of the treasure house of British cinema, and have shone their torches into the darkness to illuminate, following their own enthusiasms. The book benefits greatly from not being written by one author, as each contributor shares their enthusiasms with the reader - indeed, some of the essays are far from bland, and contributors are not afraid to give an opinion, or vent their prejudices ! The major past of the book (about 75%, or 600 pages) consists of concisely written but informative biographical articles, leaving a quarter of the book for thematic essays on British film genres as well as other topics (child actors, black representation, newsreels, film studios, exhibition etc.) which are very useful, especially for students looking for research topics in British cinema. The major figures are well (and generally accurately) covered, with British filmographies(complete for major figures) and selected filmographies for the rest (but extra details readily available on the www on the Internet Movie Database). And some articles, such as those on Herbert Wilcox and Eric Portman stand as models of their kind. There are numerous articles on hundreds of lesser figures not covered in any other reference work. And a comparison of the articles on major British figures in this book with those on the same actors/directors in other encyclopedias by Leslie Halliwell, Ephrahim Katz, and David Thompson, reveals much greater depth and insight in the this Brian McFarlane book. A phenomenal amount of work has gone into this, which probably explains why such a work has never been attempted before. Book also features 150 excellently reproduced B/W illustrations,a detailed bibliography, many suggestions for further reading, a British Film Awards appendix and more....Highly recommended!
A book for the video shelf, 01 Oct 2003
A very useful book, and a good first point of call for anybody interested in British cinema, past and present. Melbourne based editor Brian McFarlane and his expert contributors(over a hundred) have rolled aside the stone guarding the entrance to a long-sealed cave containing much of the treasure house of British cinema, and have shone their torches into the darkness to illuminate, following their own enthusiasms. The book benefits greatly from not being written by one author, as each contributor shares their enthusiasms with the reader - some of the essays are far from bland, and contributors are not afraid to give an opinion, or vent their prejudices (see the Jean Carson article for an example). Approximately a quarter of the book has thematic essays on film genres as well as other topics (child actors, black and gay representation, newreels, film studios, exhibition etc. etc.) which are very useful, especially for students looking for research topics in British cinema. The major figures are well (and generally accurately)covered, with filmographies, complete for major figures only, and selected filmographies for the rest, but details readily available on the IMDB). Ssome articles, such as those on Herbert Wilcox and Eric Portman stand as models of their kind. But the main problem with this booklies in the numerous articles of hundreds of lesser figures (which, although it is claimed all have benn read by several vetters) still manage to contain quite a few errors (Cilla Black featured in 'Alfie', Anton Walbrook starring with Ethel Merman in 'Call Me Madam'- he niether did this with Merman on stage or film), and several biographies of actors are missing from their BIBLIOG entries ((Sid James, Joan Sims, Kay Kendall, Anthony Newley...). My recommendation would be to wait for a second edition ! And where is Rolf Harris ?
a catalogue of charts, 20 Sep 2002
This is a train spotters approach to recognising every conceivable way of charting data - the detail is painstaking, though not painful. Be clear, however - this is a book that almost exclusively focuses on visualising quantitative information - there's no 'signage' type concepts here, and there isn't even any colour, which is actually a bonus as colour would only introduce even more distraction. You will never have believed how many different ways you can chart a string of data points until you leaf through this tome. The book, in attempting to catalogue charting from so many different dimensions, ends up repeating itself a lot - it could have been a third of its size and still conveyed the same volume of information. It's a book that's great to flick through when you're looking for inspiration to show that piece of boring statistics in a more engaging form.
This is a software manual - not recommended, 08 Sep 2007
I would not recommend this book unless you want to buy the software from the authors which costs 59+55+40$ (three pieces of software). I feel this book is a manual for the software with 'endless' examples of strategy results but there is little detail on how to calculate this on your own unless you buy the software.
Statistical and methodology discussion in this book is very brief and not mathematical at all (usually no formula given for concepts used) - you will need to buy another book to understand how the statistics used are calculated.
A Technical read exploring different system strategies, 14 Dec 2001
Each chapter explores a certain trade entry system varying from simple moving average crossover strategies to trading on the back of sunspot activity or lunar cycles. Each strategy is tested against a random entry system on a specified data period. Debunking supposed value in many trend following systems once slippage is taken into account. An interesting study that a worthy mathematician/statistician has conducted, with some practical concepts. The author cross tests systems on tradestation and his own personally written programs, the book includes a lot of hard code for these systems (also available for purchase). The author was moderately helpful when I contacted them by email and bought data and system code but that has gone to waste with limited support thereafter. Overall impression is that the book is well thought and written but a bit heavy on the quant side for sum people. The author conducts statistics studies for ME (Chonic fatigue syndrome) and I was left with the impression that the author makes his money through his stats & authoring competence over any great success in practically system trading in the real world...
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Customer Reviews
Provides all the necessary study skills to become a Professional Nail Technician!, 14 Sep 2008
This is a book that provides comprehensive and detailed instruction in all aspects of Nail technology. Written by industry experts; it clearly illustrates the authors' expertise in this subject. For those Beauty Therapists who want to specialise in Nail technology and become Nail Technicians this book is a superb reference guide. A main feature of this book is the attention to detail in every aspect of becoming a Nail technician. Not only does it provide all the necessary study skills for becoming a professional; it provides opportunities for studying competition nail art and becoming a lecturer! It is clear the authors are passionate about the Nail industry and this book demonstrated this to a high degree. In educating students; this book also serves to ultimately raise the profile of the Nail technology industry. For lecturers who teach Beauty Therapy like me; I believe this can only be for the greater good of teaching standards within the Beauty Therapy industry. the encyclopedia of nails, 15 Feb 2006
great book and it has really helped with my studies, a must have for any training nail tech. Cant Live With Out It!, 22 Nov 2004
Im doing the nail treatments course at college and if it was not for this book I would never understand what I was doing. It has helped me with all the A&P, H&S - Im looking forward to the sections on Extensions and nail art which we start in Jan 05. If you dont have this book as part of your collection for your studies, you are missing out! Excellent Book, 27 Apr 2004
I am at present taking a Manicure & Pedicure course at college and haveused this book countless times to help with assignments and information. The book is concise, helpful and has excellent diagrams and pictures A MUST HAVE !!!, 05 Mar 2004
This is a must have book for anyone in the beauty industry. I am a student beauty therapist, and have found both the technical information and the images, to be invaluable as part of my NVQ studies. Superb choice for an amateur or expert, 07 Aug 2007
I bought this edition of the book a few years ago and have just pre-ordered the new edition due out in November. I use this book constantly, even now. Some of the information is a little dated, so I would recommend pre-ordering the latest edition (as I have done). It's an excellent series of books and don't be put off by the price, it's well worth it!!! A Genuine Must Have, 19 Mar 2006
This is an excellent production with comprehensive detail, first class layout and maps. The balance is perfect catering equally for beginner, keen amateur and expert. If you only buy two wine books, get this and Wine Behind the Label and you will not be disappointed.
A 'must-have' for those interested in wine, 14 Oct 2003
I was given the first edition of this encyclopaedia in 1989 and was very impressed with the easy to read depth of information within it. The newer edition (for which I am writing this review) is different. It covers much of the same ground as the older book but in some areas, Alsace as an example, it provides a different, but equally useful angle. In the first edition, the individual growers are listed together with a resume of their wines and styles. In the second, the grape varieties and blends are listed with a list of the better growers. Personally, I find the two books together an ideal combination. If you are interested in discovering hitherto little discovered wines, 'sleepers' or the very best examples of a specific type this is the book to get. If you can get a copy of the first edition to go with it, even better!
A truly useful book, 11 Feb 2002
A truly useful and well presented book. Its full of information about grape varieties, wine making techniques, the producers and the wines themselves. I have read both Oz Clark and Parker and will no doubt continue to refer to them again but they are a bit dry in comparison to this book. The Wine Encyclopedia is a joy to pick up and read at anytime, with detailed maps not just showing the road layouts but the soil conditions and the vine concentrations and the extents of the prime areas. There are some beautiful photographs and details of the main producers and their labels. The author's recommendations are also included at the end of each section. Far better than a wine atlas. If you have only one book about wine in your house and you enjoy drinking wine I would recommend this book most highly.
Informative, well written, easy to follow and understand., 03 Nov 2000
Informative, well written, easy to follow and understand. I take photocopies of relevant pages on holiday to source and try new wines.
Excellent Book, 18 Nov 2008
I think this is one of the most comprensive books in chart patterns I ever read, I believe it is important to study this book as it helps me to analyze the chart patterns far better than other book. It is chart technique independent, I use it in combination with the candlestick charts I believe it help me to understand this human emotions better and to increase my probability of success dramatically.
Great book, 04 Oct 2003
Bulkowski did the great job by writing this book. You will find 52 patterns, sorted, listed and analyzed correctly and usefuly in 672 pages. Great thing are his advices on strategy, not only data and tables. But the best thing in book is the index with small "icon" preview of each pattern and tables wich sort patterns in different ways, like largest likely retrace, smallest failure rate, highest average rise, top ten performing (bull./bear.) patterns... You must have it.
Indispensable guide for any trader, 03 Jun 2001
An absolutely outstanding book that covers the whole breadth of chart formations. It is a rarity amongst trading books in that whilst most other books are content to give you a view as to whether something is 'bearish' or 'bullish', this book actually tells you what percentage of formations are likely to be successful. It also gives clear identification guidelines for each formation. It is very well organised. Whilst a little pricey, I think it is a must for every serious investor interested in increasing his/her probability of success.
essential to own - even more so than Edwards & MaGee !, 31 Mar 2001
I have read many books from the library on charts, but this is book is the one which it is essential to own - even more so than Edwards & MaGee ! One of the main dangers with charting is imagination - trying so hard to see patterns that you stretch the chart to fit what you would like to see. Bulkowski has analysed chart patterns using a computer, which means that he had to define the patterns with complete clarity. For each pattern he has a full definition which will leave you in no doubt as to whether your stock chart fits the pattern or not. If it does then he has precise statistics as to how often it works or fails, and Trading Tactics listing the various ways of using such a pattern once you have found it. This is far cry from all other charting books I have seen. For example, O'Neil's book 'How to make money in Stocks' makes much of the cup-and-handle formation, but I always found that his definition, spread over several pages, and his examples difficult to translate into reality. Bulkowski shows why - one of O'Neil's examples doesn't actually fit O'Neil's own definition. Bulkowski has therefore had to define the formation more precisely and then the statistics apply to this, more precise, definition. If you are new to charting then Edwards & MaGee is a good start, but R.Schabacker 'Technical Analysis and Stock Market Profits' (the book from which E & M drew their material) is better. Once you have taking charting on board then you will want to refer to Bulkowski's book over and over again.
A good book is now even better in the 2nd edition !, 20 Sep 2005
With 260 new articles (the total is now over 6,260), updates on existing articles to mid-2005, and numerous revisions, the second edition (with its red cover) has been well worth waiting for. It has more pages than the earlier edition, and at the same price. If you are a British film buff, a teacher/ student of British Film, or just enjoy watching DVDs of British films (both ancient and modern) this book will be your constant companion and guide, and you will probably be referring to this book on a daily basis. An essential purchase.
A tragic misfire, 13 Dec 2003
"This is a book I've been waiting for all my life," says a back cover quote from Philip French. Well, so have I, and after waiting all that time, I couldn't be more disappointed. The editor of the book has given almost all of its space to the enumeration of the actors' and directors' most notable films. Yet doesn't it stand to reason that the obvious target audience of this volume, fans of the British cinema, would be aware of those titles anyway? And in any case, in the era of the world wide web and IMDb, wasn't he doing a lot of work that had already been done by others? While the most important thing that I expected to find here, lots and lots of biographical information, is almost entirely missing, so the many fascinating but obscure faces of the British cinema have remained obscure, and even the well-known ones do not fare much better. The best you can hope to get are the birth/death years and brief details of the person's education. The rest, while taking up a lot of space, is mostly useless. What a pity, and what an awful lot of totally misguided effort.
A Major Achievement - an essential purchase for film fans, 28 Nov 2003
A very useful book, and a good first point of call for anybody interested in British cinema, past and present. Editor Brian McFarlane and his expert contributors (over a hundred) have rolled aside the stone guarding the entrance to a long-sealed cave containing much of the treasure house of British cinema, and have shone their torches into the darkness to illuminate, following their own enthusiasms. The book benefits greatly from not being written by one author, as each contributor shares their enthusiasms with the reader - indeed, some of the essays are far from bland, and contributors are not afraid to give an opinion, or vent their prejudices ! The major past of the book (about 75%, or 600 pages) consists of concisely written but informative biographical articles, leaving a quarter of the book for thematic essays on British film genres as well as other topics (child actors, black representation, newsreels, film studios, exhibition etc.) which are very useful, especially for students looking for research topics in British cinema. The major figures are well (and generally accurately) covered, with British filmographies(complete for major figures) and selected filmographies for the rest (but extra details readily available on the www on the Internet Movie Database). And some articles, such as those on Herbert Wilcox and Eric Portman stand as models of their kind. There are numerous articles on hundreds of lesser figures not covered in any other reference work. And a comparison of the articles on major British figures in this book with those on the same actors/directors in other encyclopedias by Leslie Halliwell, Ephrahim Katz, and David Thompson, reveals much greater depth and insight in the this Brian McFarlane book. A phenomenal amount of work has gone into this, which probably explains why such a work has never been attempted before. Book also features 150 excellently reproduced B/W illustrations,a detailed bibliography, many suggestions for further reading, a British Film Awards appendix and more....Highly recommended!
A book for the video shelf, 01 Oct 2003
A very useful book, and a good first point of call for anybody interested in British cinema, past and present. Melbourne based editor Brian McFarlane and his expert contributors(over a hundred) have rolled aside the stone guarding the entrance to a long-sealed cave containing much of the treasure house of British cinema, and have shone their torches into the darkness to illuminate, following their own enthusiasms. The book benefits greatly from not being written by one author, as each contributor shares their enthusiasms with the reader - some of the essays are far from bland, and contributors are not afraid to give an opinion, or vent their prejudices (see the Jean Carson article for an example). Approximately a quarter of the book has thematic essays on film genres as well as other topics (child actors, black and gay representation, newreels, film studios, exhibition etc. etc.) which are very useful, especially for students looking for research topics in British cinema. The major figures are well (and generally accurately)covered, with filmographies, complete for major figures only, and selected filmographies for the rest, but details readily available on the IMDB). Ssome articles, such as those on Herbert Wilcox and Eric Portman stand as models of their kind. But the main problem with this booklies in the numerous articles of hundreds of lesser figures (which, although it is claimed all have benn read by several vetters) still manage to contain quite a few errors (Cilla Black featured in 'Alfie', Anton Walbrook starring with Ethel Merman in 'Call Me Madam'- he niether did this with Merman on stage or film), and several biographies of actors are missing from their BIBLIOG entries ((Sid James, Joan Sims, Kay Kendall, Anthony Newley...). My recommendation would be to wait for a second edition ! And where is Rolf Harris ?
a catalogue of charts, 20 Sep 2002
This is a train spotters approach to recognising every conceivable way of charting data - the detail is painstaking, though not painful. Be clear, however - this is a book that almost exclusively focuses on visualising quantitative information - there's no 'signage' type concepts here, and there isn't even any colour, which is actually a bonus as colour would only introduce even more distraction. You will never have believed how many different ways you can chart a string of data points until you leaf through this tome. The book, in attempting to catalogue charting from so many different dimensions, ends up repeating itself a lot - it could have been a third of its size and still conveyed the same volume of information. It's a book that's great to flick through when you're looking for inspiration to show that piece of boring statistics in a more engaging form.
This is a software manual - not recommended, 08 Sep 2007
I would not recommend this book unless you want to buy the software from the authors which costs 59+55+40$ (three pieces of software). I feel this book is a manual for the software with 'endless' examples of strategy results but there is little detail on how to calculate this on your own unless you buy the software.
Statistical and methodology discussion in this book is very brief and not mathematical at all (usually no formula given for concepts used) - you will need to buy another book to understand how the statistics used are calculated.
A Technical read exploring different system strategies, 14 Dec 2001
Each chapter explores a certain trade entry system varying from simple moving average crossover strategies to trading on the back of sunspot activity or lunar cycles. Each strategy is tested against a random entry system on a specified data period. Debunking supposed value in many trend following systems once slippage is taken into account. An interesting study that a worthy mathematician/statistician has conducted, with some practical concepts. The author cross tests systems on tradestation and his own personally written programs, the book includes a lot of hard code for these systems (also available for purchase). The author was moderately helpful when I contacted them by email and bought data and system code but that has gone to waste with limited support thereafter. Overall impression is that the book is well thought and written but a bit heavy on the quant side for sum people. The author conducts statistics studies for ME (Chonic fatigue syndrome) and I was left with the impression that the author makes his money through his stats & authoring competence over any great success in practically system trading in the real world...
Excellent!, 05 May 2007
A really good resource. Some excellent ideas. Well presented and well written - the key at the front enables you to determine which exercise targets which area. Exercises vary from short icebreaker / energisers to the longer game, something for every occasion. Highly recommended.
Average, 20 Dec 2005
Some of the activities are very good, however, you have to really look for them. Most of them are not very good or old and too familiar. However, the presentation is very good and the book has an easy reference at the begining that you can use to pinpoint the activities that are suitable for different topics.
Training Games for Every Occasion, 09 Feb 2000
I am very new to training and have found this book an valuable asset. There are games for every occasion. It has helped me to totally transform my training sessions.
Real good one for HR improvement, 30 Aug 1999
Can you pls send me some articles on this book which wud be of a help to me in further getting back to you for more books
A Practical Tool, 24 Aug 1999
This book provided me with the inspiration and practical tools needed to be able to add impact and energy to my training sessions. The easy to read format with codes to guide you ensures that you can access appropriate energisers and icebreakers quickly and easily - essential when faced with a flagging group!
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Provides all the necessary study skills to become a Professional Nail Technician!, 14 Sep 2008
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I am at present taking a Manicure & Pedicure course at college and haveused this book countless times to help with assignments and information. The book is concise, helpful and has excellent diagrams and pictures A MUST HAVE !!!, 05 Mar 2004
This is a must have book for anyone in the beauty industry. I am a student beauty therapist, and have found both the technical information and the images, to be invaluable as part of my NVQ studies. Superb choice for an amateur or expert, 07 Aug 2007
I bought this edition of the book a few years ago and have just pre-ordered the new edition due out in November. I use this book constantly, even now. Some of the information is a little dated, so I would recommend pre-ordering the latest edition (as I have done). It's an excellent series of books and don't be put off by the price, it's well worth it!!! A Genuine Must Have, 19 Mar 2006
This is an excellent production with comprehensive detail, first class layout and maps. The balance is perfect catering equally for beginner, keen amateur and expert. If you only buy two wine books, get this and Wine Behind the Label and you will not be disappointed.
A 'must-have' for those interested in wine, 14 Oct 2003
I was given the first edition of this encyclopaedia in 1989 and was very impressed with the easy to read depth of information within it. The newer edition (for which I am writing this review) is different. It covers much of the same ground as the older book but in some areas, Alsace as an example, it provides a different, but equally useful angle. In the first edition, the individual growers are listed together with a resume of their wines and styles. In the second, the grape varieties and blends are listed with a list of the better growers. Personally, I find the two books together an ideal combination. If you are interested in discovering hitherto little discovered wines, 'sleepers' or the very best examples of a specific type this is the book to get. If you can get a copy of the first edition to go with it, even better!
A truly useful book, 11 Feb 2002
A truly useful and well presented book. Its full of information about grape varieties, wine making techniques, the producers and the wines themselves. I have read both Oz Clark and Parker and will no doubt continue to refer to them again but they are a bit dry in comparison to this book. The Wine Encyclopedia is a joy to pick up and read at anytime, with detailed maps not just showing the road layouts but the soil conditions and the vine concentrations and the extents of the prime areas. There are some beautiful photographs and details of the main producers and their labels. The author's recommendations are also included at the end of each section. Far better than a wine atlas. If you have only one book about wine in your house and you enjoy drinking wine I would recommend this book most highly.
Informative, well written, easy to follow and understand., 03 Nov 2000
Informative, well written, easy to follow and understand. I take photocopies of relevant pages on holiday to source and try new wines.
Excellent Book, 18 Nov 2008
I think this is one of the most comprensive books in chart patterns I ever read, I believe it is important to study this book as it helps me to analyze the chart patterns far better than other book. It is chart technique independent, I use it in combination with the candlestick charts I believe it help me to understand this human emotions better and to increase my probability of success dramatically.
Great book, 04 Oct 2003
Bulkowski did the great job by writing this book. You will find 52 patterns, sorted, listed and analyzed correctly and usefuly in 672 pages. Great thing are his advices on strategy, not only data and tables. But the best thing in book is the index with small "icon" preview of each pattern and tables wich sort patterns in different ways, like largest likely retrace, smallest failure rate, highest average rise, top ten performing (bull./bear.) patterns... You must have it.
Indispensable guide for any trader, 03 Jun 2001
An absolutely outstanding book that covers the whole breadth of chart formations. It is a rarity amongst trading books in that whilst most other books are content to give you a view as to whether something is 'bearish' or 'bullish', this book actually tells you what percentage of formations are likely to be successful. It also gives clear identification guidelines for each formation. It is very well organised. Whilst a little pricey, I think it is a must for every serious investor interested in increasing his/her probability of success.
essential to own - even more so than Edwards & MaGee !, 31 Mar 2001
I have read many books from the library on charts, but this is book is the one which it is essential to own - even more so than Edwards & MaGee ! One of the main dangers with charting is imagination - trying so hard to see patterns that you stretch the chart to fit what you would like to see. Bulkowski has analysed chart patterns using a computer, which means that he had to define the patterns with complete clarity. For each pattern he has a full definition which will leave you in no doubt as to whether your stock chart fits the pattern or not. If it does then he has precise statistics as to how often it works or fails, and Trading Tactics listing the various ways of using such a pattern once you have found it. This is far cry from all other charting books I have seen. For example, O'Neil's book 'How to make money in Stocks' makes much of the cup-and-handle formation, but I always found that his definition, spread over several pages, and his examples difficult to translate into reality. Bulkowski shows why - one of O'Neil's examples doesn't actually fit O'Neil's own definition. Bulkowski has therefore had to define the formation more precisely and then the statistics apply to this, more precise, definition. If you are new to charting then Edwards & MaGee is a good start, but R.Schabacker 'Technical Analysis and Stock Market Profits' (the book from which E & M drew their material) is better. Once you have taking charting on board then you will want to refer to Bulkowski's book over and over again.
A good book is now even better in the 2nd edition !, 20 Sep 2005
With 260 new articles (the total is now over 6,260), updates on existing articles to mid-2005, and numerous revisions, the second edition (with its red cover) has been well worth waiting for. It has more pages than the earlier edition, and at the same price. If you are a British film buff, a teacher/ student of British Film, or just enjoy watching DVDs of British films (both ancient and modern) this book will be your constant companion and guide, and you will probably be referring to this book on a daily basis. An essential purchase.
A tragic misfire, 13 Dec 2003
"This is a book I've been waiting for all my life," says a back cover quote from Philip French. Well, so have I, and after waiting all that time, I couldn't be more disappointed. The editor of the book has given almost all of its space to the enumeration of the actors' and directors' most notable films. Yet doesn't it stand to reason that the obvious target audience of this volume, fans of the British cinema, would be aware of those titles anyway? And in any case, in the era of the world wide web and IMDb, wasn't he doing a lot of work that had already been done by others? While the most important thing that I expected to find here, lots and lots of biographical information, is almost entirely missing, so the many fascinating but obscure faces of the British cinema have remained obscure, and even the well-known ones do not fare much better. The best you can hope to get are the birth/death years and brief details of the person's education. The rest, while taking up a lot of space, is mostly useless. What a pity, and what an awful lot of totally misguided effort.
A Major Achievement - an essential purchase for film fans, 28 Nov 2003
A very useful book, and a good first point of call for anybody interested in British cinema, past and present. Editor Brian McFarlane and his expert contributors (over a hundred) have rolled aside the stone guarding the entrance to a long-sealed cave containing much of the treasure house of British cinema, and have shone their torches into the darkness to illuminate, following their own enthusiasms. The book benefits greatly from not being written by one author, as each contributor shares their enthusiasms with the reader - indeed, some of the essays are far from bland, and contributors are not afraid to give an opinion, or vent their prejudices ! The major past of the book (about 75%, or 600 pages) consists of concisely written but informative biographical articles, leaving a quarter of the book for thematic essays on British film genres as well as other topics (child actors, black representation, newsreels, film studios, exhibition etc.) which are very useful, especially for students looking for research topics in British cinema. The major figures are well (and generally accurately) covered, with British filmographies(complete for major figures) and selected filmographies for the rest (but extra details readily available on the www on the Internet Movie Database). And some articles, such as those on Herbert Wilcox and Eric Portman stand as models of their kind. There are numerous articles on hundreds of lesser figures not covered in any other reference work. And a comparison of the articles on major British figures in this book with those on the same actors/directors in other encyclopedias by Leslie Halliwell, Ephrahim Katz, and David Thompson, reveals much greater depth and insight in the this Brian McFarlane book. A phenomenal am | | |