Make Your Own Electric Guitar
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • If you could only have one book....
  • Guitar building
  • Almost
  • Expected much more.
  • Solid body guitar construction
Make Your Own Electric Guitar
Hiscock
Manufacturer: NBS Publications
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0953104907

Book Description

For some, it is not enough to buy a guitar—the challenge of designing and hand-making a unique, customized instrument is the dream. Since 1986, these people have turned to one book: Make Your Own Electric Guitar. Written in a clear, relaxed style, it covers every facet of guitar design and construction, as well as electronic theory and practice, and full woodworking and wiring techniques—all supported with plenty of photos and diagrams. Now in a revised and expanded edition, Make Your Own Electric Guitar will enable any musician or enthusiast with basic woodworking skills to create a uniquely valuable instrument.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars If you could only have one book...........2007-08-03

I wanted to build an electric guitar mostly from scratch and I had a limited budget. I was pretty sure than I could do it without a book and I probably could have. But I wanted to make sure I wasn't forgetting something important and I wanted the advice of someone with experience so I could avoid any unneeded heartache. After reading the reviews here on Amazon, I picked out this book.

I made a very good choice. I started and completed my guitar and this book helped point out at least a half dozen things I hadn't thought of.

I've since read or looked through maybe 10 more books on the subject, and I'm fairly certain that I couldn't have made a better choice. There are more comprehensive books out there, sure, but if you've already got a good idea on how it needs to be done, and you just need a little more info, this book is perfect for you. Also, the rest of those books are boring for the more entry level types.

Melvin gives solid and clear examples, and gives you room to fudge things should you need to.

My only problem with this book is that, other than looking up a spec or something, the author does such a good job explaining everything that you don't really have the urge to reread it.

Like I said, I've since read more books than I care to on the subject of building an electric guitar but this is the book I would and have recommended to the the rare person who asks me if I think they can build a guitar from scratch.

Okay so, no one has ever asked that. But hopefully those of you with friends might guess what I'm trying to say.

4 out of 5 stars Guitar building.......2007-07-29

The book is loaded with useful info. It would be better if it included better templates for actual use though. Very satisfied with the book for the price and my seller shipped very fast.

4 out of 5 stars Almost.......2007-05-31

This book is a very good book but does not cover everything.

Me and my grandpa have decided to build a guitar together. I have read almost all of this book and i seem pretty confident that i could build a good guitar. I am confused on truss rods though. The book does not tell you how to install a truss rod thoroughly. Sometimes the way he talked made me confussed on which type of truss rod he was talking about. I my dad read that chapter so maybe he could clairfy me.

Despite that flaw the book covers everything from designing to finishing to seting up the guitar. It even has a chapter on tremlo systems.

The chapter on freting is very throurgh. It shows you a simple way to calculate fret distances using a spreedsheet program on a computer. It also explains the two ways to put frets in very complete. Before i read that chapter i thought fretting would be the hardest part but now i think it will be a brezze.

The book also has a very long chapter on pickup and control wiring. It includes digrams that are very helpful. another good chapter is finshing on the guitar. That is the paint on the guitar.

Overall this is a very throurgh book despite the truss rod problem

1 out of 5 stars Expected much more........2007-03-09

Not satisfied.The book should be entitled, "the history of electic guitar". VERY poor information about construction,ultra low quality photos.

4 out of 5 stars Solid body guitar construction.......2007-02-13

I purchased what were described as the three best books on the market to aid in solid body electric guitar construction. Hiscock's book was by far the best, very informative, lots of detail. It doesn't meet the standard of Benedetto's book on archtop construction, or the Cumpiano/Solomon book on acoustics but it is still the best on electrics. It just takes lots of reading and thinking to learn what you need to know from this book.
Make Your Own Living Trust (Book & CD-ROM)
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Best resource on the subject
  • Another Great Book From NOLO
  • Attorney Approved
  • Recommend highly...
  • Great buy!
Make Your Own Living Trust (Book & CD-ROM)
Denis Clifford
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ASIN: 1413305695

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Most of us know that upon our demise, a succession of fees and taxes will eat into our estates--no matter their size--if we don't plan now to protect them. Unfortunately, many of us still postpone this process because we hesitate to summon the outside legal assistance that's traditionally been required. The folks at Nolo Press have made it their mission to provide us with the means to complete a relatively uncomplicated official arrangement like this without lawyers, however, and their third edition of Make Your Own Living Trust offers hope even to the most hesitant among us. With easy-to-follow instructions, helpful worksheets, and all of the forms necessary, attorney Denis Clifford shows both individuals and couples how to avoid otherwise inevitable delays and costs by preparing on their own to transfer their property directly to their designated heirs. Clifford's method involves the creation of a "living trust," which is a basic legal entity that allows property to be simply passed along in this way immediately upon the death of the person who created it. He outlines advantages and drawbacks, and then clearly lays out the entire process. The excuses stop here. --Howard Rothman

Book Description

No other book covers living trusts better -- or more simply -- than this bestselling book.

Death may be inevitable, but probate doesn't have to be. By creating a living trust, your property will bypass lengthy and expensive probate proceedings and go directly to the people you've designated, quickly and easily.

Make Your Own Living Trust explains how to create a living trust, transfer property to the trust and amend or revoke the trust at any time. Specifically, it covers how to:

  • create various living trusts, including an AB trust (also known as a "marital trust" or "bypass trust")
  • transfer assets to your trust, including real estate, stocks and bonds, jewelry, art or a small business
  • name beneficiaries for all trust property
  • sign your document and make it legal
  • appoint someone to manage property left to minors or young adults
  • provide for trust property management if you become incapacitated
  • retain absolute control over trust property while you live

    Make Your Own Living Trust includes all the forms you need -- as tear-outs and on CD-ROM -- to create your own trust, plus step-by-step instructions for filling them out.

    Completely updated and revised, the 8th edition covers the latest laws and information about federal and state estate taxes.

    Good in all states except Louisiana.

    Download Description

    "Property left in a living trust bypasses lengthy and expensive probate court proceedings and goes directly to the person it's left to, quickly and easily. Make Your Own Living Trust clearly explains: . how a living trust works . how to create a trust . how to transfer property to a trust . how to amend or revoke a trust at any time The bestseller also provides all the forms and instructions necessary to create a basic living trust, a marital life estate trust (A-B trust) and a back-up will. Good in all states except Louisiana."

    Customer Reviews:

    5 out of 5 stars Best resource on the subject.......2007-08-16

    In order to help my parents with their trust, I had checked out about a dozen books on the subject from the library. I found Denis Clifford's to be the easiest to follow and easiest to read on a fairly complex subject. I found the book (and his "Plan Your Estate" book) so informative I bought a set for myself.

    This book offers lots of "real life" examples of different types of financial scenarios and the best options for setting up a trust that will protect the assets from excessive legal fees and/or estate taxes. It covers almost everything you need to know to either write your own trust or carefully check the details of your trust if prepared by a lawyer.

    The CD included provides you with the language you need to write your own by filling in the blanks, as well as the step-by-step procedure to cover all the bases to be certain the trust meets all the legal & tax requirements for trusts.

    This book is also apparently updated each year, as the tax and estate laws are frequently being revised. I highly recommend this book, and also highly recommend as a companion book that covers other aspects of financial planning, wills, etc., Dennis Clifford's Plan Your Estate.

    I was so impressed I also bought copies of both books for my parents and my sister so we could all get our finances in order.

    5 out of 5 stars Another Great Book From NOLO .......2007-05-08

    Nolo Press continues the tradition of providing step by step guidance through complex legal processes. Step by step demystification of the process.


    Even if you are going to use an attorney this is a good read and you will save many times the cost of the book in having answered your own questions and by receiving a good introduction to the subject.

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    5 out of 5 stars Attorney Approved.......2006-03-11

    I am an attorney (shyreslaw.com) and I highly recommend this book for those who could use a simple trust and want to avoid probate. Even if you decide to hire an attorney, this book is invaluable because it offers great insight into trusts and avoiding the probate system.

    Attorney Denis Clifford wrote this great do-it-yourself book which provides everyone a way to create their own simple living trust. A CD-ROM is also provided so you can easily input your information and print it out.

    For a more complete estate plan, the book introduces the importance of pourover wills in case the trust fails to encompass all the property. You may want to peruse Mr. Clifford's Simple Will Book as well (another recommended buy).

    5 out of 5 stars Recommend highly..........2006-02-21


    "Make Your Own Living Trust" was so easy to follow I recommend it to all the baby boomers. The disc attached to the back made it easy to print the required forms.

    5 out of 5 stars Great buy!.......2004-05-18

    This book was a god-send! I was skeptical at first because I have no legal backround and I thought that making my own living trust would be complicated at best, impossible at worst. But following a recommendation of a friend I decided to give do-it-yourself law a shot. Boy am I happy I did! I saved a fortune in legal fees and was able to get the job done just as well as if I'd had a lawyer coaching me every step of the way.
    Make Your Own Living Trust was easy to use and very accessible. It even has all of the forms you'll need on an enclosed CD-ROM. Thanks to this book I was able to transfer assets such as stocks, real estate and jewelry to my trust, appoint someone to manage the property that I'm leaving my children, and keep control over it while I live. So don't be afraid to do it yourself, you'll save money and get your trust done the way you want it!
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    Collage Discovery Workshop shows readers how to rust or antique any object for collage and includes four recipes for creating amazing collage backgrounds from peeling paper to textured paint and so much more. In addition, five different image transfer techniques--for layering vintage photos and other art--along with creative excercises, journaling prompts and tips on altering books are included. Projects consist of the following:

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    Lift the Lid on Mummies: Unravel the Mysteries of Egyptian Tombs and Make Your Own Mummy! (Lift the Lid)
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      Lift the Lid on Mummies: Unravel the Mysteries of Egyptian Tombs and Make Your Own Mummy! (Lift the Lid)
      Jacqueline Dineen
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      Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
      • Recommended!
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      Customer Reviews:

      5 out of 5 stars Recommended!.......2007-05-08

      To address some of the questions that the reader might have:

      * This course is very easy to digest but will take about 4-5 hours of your time.
      * It covers a great deal of many different subjects related to concession sales.
      * Previous experience in this field is not necessary.
      * The Dvd's give several good menu suggestions next to full instructions on preparing a variety of barbecue meals.
      * Mr. Robertson shows a lot of experience and enthusiasm in his field.
      * There is an Index of links as well as recipes towards the end of the book.

      The author did an excellent job at describing ways how to get started in your own concession vending business. I have been operating a ball game concessions stand for over 8 years, next to my day job as a teacher and I have become quite experienced in this field. I know that there is a lot of money to be made with food sales. At sports events, the food and drinks are an essential part of the whole fun, no matter how pricey they are. The only drawbacks are the ever increasing concession fees to set up at the games. This is yet another reason, why owning a business as an independent operator makes a lot of sense.

      After reviewing this course, I was able to learn a great deal more about concession sales. If you are thinking about starting out in this field, I can highly recommend it!

      5 out of 5 stars fun and informative!.......2007-02-16

      I originally bought this for my husband and ended up watching the DVD's with him. They are really packed with a lot of information and with valuable tips from a real professional.

      Now BBQ became our first choice of foods to sell. The recipes in the film are truly wonderful and turned out well the first time we tried them. We also will focus on Tex-Mex foods that are very popular in our area.

      The book gave us lots of good ideas that we will use in our own business. The author is right: cooking for fun is one thing- cooking for money is another! It was good to watch someone else do it first. Probably saved me from making lots of mistakes!

      Overall, I am extremely happy with this purchase and I am glad I found it!

      5 out of 5 stars An excellent purchase.......2006-12-13

      This was by far the best purchase I made on amazon this year. I enjoyed watching the DVD's that covered far more than I expected.

      I have always wanted to have my own restaurant, but never have been able to get it together. The trailer food business is more my thing, as I can leave it parked in my backyard when I don't want to sell. I had trouble finding information on the subject of mobile food vending and I wish I would have seen this course earlier. It has taught me a lot about this business. The film showed interesting background info and a lot of food being prepared for resale. The ribs looked delicious and I now always cook my ribs this way. Watching the procedure is like being there and much better than just reading about it...

      The book is easy to follow and covers pretty much everything I needed to know. I am not much of a chef, but people were all impressed by the food I prepared the way it is described in the book. I fed over 300 people in one day by myself at our block party and made good money doing it. This guide was very helpful to me in my rural area. It also made me feel like I can actually put a business like this together in my spare time.
      Rip It!: How to Deconstruct and Reconstruct the Clothes of Your Dreams
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      Rip It! shows how simple and fun it can be to transform a tired wardrobe into hip, one-of-a-kind new looks without spending a dime. Elissa Meyrich, owner and teacher at the popular New York sewing boutique Sew Fast Sew Easy, has been passing her sewing secrets and style tips on to students for years. Now she shows beginners and experienced sewers everywhere how to customize pieces found at cheap chain stores, thrift shops, or the far reaches of a closet and create fabulous new designs. Rip It! includes everything you need -- basic sewing and alteration information; quick sewing methods; where to find supplies; advice on which fabrics to use; important cutting rules; plus illustrated layouts, drawings, and instructions that show you how to:

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      I love this book. I'm totally stoked on the projects I've created with it. I've learned a lot from this book unlike another boring sewing book my mom gave me, "Sewing for dummies". This is a rad beginner book as well as alterations and fittings. Any level of sewing should be able to get something from it. I also think the Sew Fast Sew Easy book is a great book to have first.
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      ASIN: 0876390076

      Book Description

      Making Music Make Money will educate songwriters, as well as aspiring music business entrepreneurs in the basics of becoming an effective independent music publisher. Topics include a discussion of the various roles a publisher plays in the music business: collection, administration, protection, exploitation and evaluation. A major emphasis is placed on the exploitation process, and the importance of creating a sound business model for a new publishing venture. Eric Beall is a Creative Director for Zomba Music Publishing, as well as a former songwriter and record producer. In his role at Zomba, Eric has signed and developed top writers including Steve Diamond, KNS Productions, and Riprock and Alex G. and has coordinated and directed Zomba writers in the development of material for Jive Records pop superstars like Backstreet Boys, *NSYNC, Britney Spears and Aaron Carter. He graduated Summa Cum Laude from Berklee College of Music.

      Customer Reviews:

      5 out of 5 stars Well Worth Reading!.......2006-10-19

      This book is a must read for anyone that's serious about starting their own music publishing business. It's full of good advice on how to become a music publisher and the roles that a music publisher fills. Eric makes you really think about the course you want your business to take.

      I highly recommend it!

      5 out of 5 stars Amazon should look into the suspicious previous review!!.......2006-08-13

      It's not cool to promote your book at another authors expense.
      You be the judge. Check out the "interesting" reviews of the Ty Cohen book the previous reviewer is promoting.
      But to be promoting that book here is inapropriate at best.

      5 out of 5 stars almost stands up to the standards of ty cohen but not quite!.......2006-05-27

      if you wrere to pick this book ioff the shelf and ty cohens "Ty Cohen's Secrets to Making Money in the Music Industry (3-Piece Mega Audio CD Set)" you would drop the first instantly and rush home with it in your child like arms. why? because it is the best damn book known to man kind! and ty can show you this with his excellent pen manship!

      4 out of 5 stars Average.......2006-05-19

      Everyone wants at some point in life to be independent and the master of his own destiny and if your destiny is the music industry then you're in for a big surprise. The music industry is a secluded and closed world, hard to get in and even harder to keep from getting thrown out. Many small record companies have tried and failed at hitting it of with quality products just because they didn't know many things about this world. The book in question here is a very good Bible for those who don't know all about the music industry and want to refine their tactics or learn some new ones.

      5 out of 5 stars Great book.......2006-03-04

      Very good and clear book the title states it all. Its a perfect guide for anyone who is trying to become a music publisher
      Make Your Own Contemporary Quilts (Hachette General Reference)
      Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
      • Modern ideas for quilts
      • I Found My Quilt Design Here
      • Fantastic!
      • Amazing
      Make Your Own Contemporary Quilts (Hachette General Reference)

      Manufacturer: Hachette Illustrated
      ProductGroup: Book
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      ASIN: 1844301125

      Book Description

      In the past 25 years, quilting has undergone a major revival—and it has now been elevated to a personal and decorative statement in the contemporary home. This user-friendly and thorough reference contains all the information needed to join the movement and create a beautiful quilt. For newcomers, it covers the basic skills and essential techniques (sewing skills, stitches, making patchwork and templates, preparing the fabric), while it gives more seasoned quiltmakers plenty of original ideas…and an endless supply of inspiration to fashion a quilt for every room in the house. Internationally renowned designers have contributed 20 stylish and innovative patterns—all exclusive to this guide.

      Customer Reviews:

      4 out of 5 stars Modern ideas for quilts.......2007-05-13

      If you want to make interesting and simple quilts for a modern home then this is the book for you. Good instructions and interesting use of all kinds of fabric, not just cotton. I especially liked the quilt using peices of old embroidered tablecloths and mats that we all have inherited from our mothers.

      5 out of 5 stars I Found My Quilt Design Here.......2007-02-07

      When I started quilting, my interest was in bold designs as found in Amish quilts which progressed to two-color quilts, a few "art" hangings and some clothing. Things stalled as I focused on my changing interior design style.

      As I have restyled my home in a more contemporary and less fussy style, I have wanted more contemporary quilt designs, particularly for my beds. I purchased this book in the hope that modern designs would be there. I found a design that I plan to execute for a master bedroom, although I won't be using the materials or color called for in the book.

      I very much like the contemporary designs in this book and I am now excited again about quilting.

      5 out of 5 stars Fantastic!.......2007-01-05

      This book (along with Denyse Schmidt's) inspired me to learn how to quilt. These unique and beautiful quilts can be made according to the book or as ideas for your own projects. As a beginner, I find that its difficult to work with large pieces of fabric. Many of these quilts can be scaled down to make gorgeous wall-hangings.

      5 out of 5 stars Amazing.......2006-01-29

      This book is absolutely amazing I was looking for something like this for years. It has enough information if you are a beginner, as well as very advanced techniques which could be used anywhere not just in making quilts. It gives you so much more ideas for contemporary quilts if you don't want your house looking country style all over.
      I never rated any book before, but this book really shocked me, in a good way, I wanted to email the editor (Karen Hemingway) to thank her, but I couldn't find her email anywhere. Well I guess this is the next best thing.
      Thank you, Thank you, Thank you.
      The Blueprints Medicine: Make It Your Own (Blueprints Series)
      Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
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      Vincent B Young , William A Kormos , and Allan H Goroll
      Manufacturer: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
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      Book Description

      More than just Board review for USMLE Steps 2 and 3, Blueprints can help you during clerkship rotations and subinternship. They are especially helpful when studying areas outside your specialty. Physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and osteopaths find Blueprints a helpful companion to their study materials as well.



      Concise, accurate, clinical high-yield content covers all you need to know for the USMLE and rotations. The book includes USMLE-style questions with full explanations provided in the answers. Content has been updated with the help of residents to maintain a student-to-student approach. Key Points in every section highlight the most important, high-yield information for each topic. The color-enhanced design increases the usefulness of figures and tables.

      Customer Reviews:

      4 out of 5 stars A good source.......2007-10-01

      I have just finished my internal medicine rotation and found this book quite useful to study from. It is easy to find relevant material and it had everything but the very most recent research, which you won't get in any book anyway. Overall, I use it and plan on using it as a reference when needing to go over internal medicine again. P.S. I also find Harrisons necessary, and the washington manual of course.

      5 out of 5 stars great book!! .......2007-09-25

      this book is great as a complement to other "heavier" sources, but it really gets you a feel of the topic you choose and its super easy to read! i aced step 2 thanks to this book, first aid and a lot of quetions!(usmleworld and nms 2007).
      you wont regret it!!!

      5 out of 5 stars MUST HAVE FOR IM ROTATION.......2007-05-16

      First I have to say the Blueprints Medicine book is probably the best review book I've ever read. It does not replace the Washington Manual or UPTODATE, but its very helpful to have with you. While it's a bit larger than the UCV or BRS style books, I feel it is worth it. With each chapter averaging 6-15 pages it makes for a very flexible review schedule. If a student were to read it while on a medicine for 4-8 weeks it makes for a great nightly read. At the same time using it as a board review book is another option. Single chapters are easily digested with the help of numerous key point boxes and easy to read charts scattered throughout the chapters. Honestly, I found this book very enjoyable to read. The question section at the end of book nicely completes the package. While Cecil's is a nice reference book to keep on the shelf this book is a must to keep in your backpack and read on those 20 minute breaks on rotations.

      1 out of 5 stars Avoid! .......2006-10-05

      You can read my comparative amazon review of 3 titles - 'Blueprints Medicine', 'First Aid for the Medicine Clerkship', and 'Step-Up to Medicine' - at 'Step-Up to Medicine', ISBN:0781747872

      5 out of 5 stars Pretty good. Use along with other books depending on purpose........2006-05-21

      This is a fairly decent book to read during medical school medicine rotations. It is comprehensive but I found that it did not include enough detail on many topics. You will without a doubt need some other sources during your rotation. "Washington Manual" and Ferri's "Practical Guide to The Care of the Medical Patient" are both excellent. I found Ferri's book to be more helpful in terms of the organization, readability, and information. I was not at LSU, but came across the "LSU Notes." If you can find the "LSU Notes" in internal medicine, they are an excellent resource as well. The medicine "Pre-Test" book was helpful when studying for the shelf exam, although not all medical schools use those.

      For USMLE Step 2, I used the blueprints books in conjunction with the "First Aid" book and the "Prescription for the Boards" book.
      Paul Kirk's Championship Barbecue Sauces: 175 Make-Your-Own Sauces, Marinades, Dry Rubs, Wet Rubs, Mops, and Salsas
      Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
      • Bad recipes
      • 5star BBQ Book!
      • Excelent Discussion of flavor Contruction
      • Learn from a master
      • Excellent and indispensable!
      Paul Kirk's Championship Barbecue Sauces: 175 Make-Your-Own Sauces, Marinades, Dry Rubs, Wet Rubs, Mops, and Salsas
      Paul Kirk
      Manufacturer: Harvard Common Press
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      ASIN: 155832125X

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      Paul Kirk has been participating in barbecue competitions for 15 years. He has been named World Barbecue Champion seven times. If you are really serious about barbecuing, Paul Kirk's Championship Barbecue Sauces will help you learn about slow-cooking meat over smoke and teach what you need to know to start approaching barbecuing like a pro. Along with teaching about all the ingredients useful in making rubs, marinades, sauces, and salsas to accompany barbecued meat, Kirk's approach gives a sense of what barbecue competitions are all about. (One of Kirk's goals for this book is to help those who are interested join in and compete.) Recipes are bold and bursting with flavor.

      Book Description

      The author offers up 175 recipes that impart bold zesty flavor to every cut of meat!

      Customer Reviews:

      2 out of 5 stars Bad recipes.......2007-07-05

      I know Paul Kirk won alot of competitions but for the most part I think these recipes are horrible.

      5 out of 5 stars 5star BBQ Book!.......2007-06-08

      This is probably the best bbq book I have ever bought. It covers making a sauce, marinate and mop in a simple and easy way to understand!

      5 out of 5 stars Excelent Discussion of flavor Contruction.......2006-11-30

      This book is focused on helping you make the most out of what Paul knows. It talks about the barbeque flavor profile and gives the basic construction. Then it takes you through making your own rubs, sauces, etc. As a cook that loves to experiment, I totally dig this book! I can experiment until I'm blue in the face. I've used several of his base flavors and created my own rubs and mops with amazing results. If you are just looking for recipes you'll only use about half of this book. If you like to experiment, you'll never put it down!

      5 out of 5 stars Learn from a master.......2004-07-20

      You can buy lots of books on how to cook barbeque, but very few from accomplished masters such as Paul Kirk. Only two things surpass his ego in this book: His willingness to share some great recipes and insights, and his recipes themselves.

      Pretty much every sauce, marinade, and relish I tried from this book turned out great. It's no surprise to me that Paul Kirk is so accomplished with several bold and unique recipes. Don't miss the orange-chile marinade, which he used to win a barbeque contest in Ireland.

      I should mention that the book has a strong Kansas City-style slant to the barbeque, although Paul Kirk does make an effort to include different regional styles.

      In addition to the recipes, Kirk provides "Master Classes" on barbeque sauces, rubs, and marinades. I took this opportunity to develop my special secret rub with secret spices reflecting my partly Greek heritage. Following Kirk's "Master Class" on rubs, I concocted a rub that I hoped would create gold in my Weber kettle. Have I developed a killer rub to take the barbeque contest circuit by storm? Well, probably not, but it was fun giving it a whirl, and if I say so myself, the results were pretty good.

      But if you ask me, most of the fun of barbequing is coming up with secret recipes, and putting your own stamp on things, and Paul Kirk has got me going.

      5 out of 5 stars Excellent and indispensable!.......2004-05-22

      This great little book covers every aspect of preparation for barbeque. If you think barbeque is nothing more than tossing a few burgers on the grill, this book will open up for you a myriad of possibilities. Even experienced cooks can find plenty of good suggestions from which they can develop their own rubs, sauces & mops. I have the most fun putting together my own recipes based on his suggestions. If you aren't interested in devoting that much energy to perfecting your slow-cooking, stick with the recipes, which display an impressive variety. It doesn't hurt that this book is extremely affordable. I cannot recommend it enough.

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