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Toppers are beautiful quilts for displaying over bed pillows, on a bedspread or comforter, or on the back of a couch. Since you are only making half a quilt, it only takes half the time!
Customer Reviews:
Pretty cool and easy to do!.......2007-05-26
Linda Milligan uses easy to follow techniques. I think this is great for any advanced beginner, intermediate quilter, or the experience quilter who wants something quick and fun.
Great Small Quilt Ideas .......2006-11-13
If you love to quilt, want quilts decorating all the rooms of your house but don't have a lot of time this is the book for you. It has lots of ideas for decorative accents and holiday themes through out the year.
Great weekend projects.......2000-04-20
Toppers has some great ideas for easy bed coverings. The applique patterns were wonderful - easy to transfer to other projects as well as the great ideas that they have in the book. I especially liked the idea sofa toppers that you can change with the seasons. It really got my creativity going!
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The pricing of derivative instruments has always been a highly complex and time-consuming activity. Advances in technology, however, have enabled much quicker and more accurate pricing through mathematical rather than analytical models. In this book, the author bridges the divide between finance and mathematics by applying this proven mathematical technique to the financial markets. Utilising practical examples, the author systematically describes the processes involved in a manner accessible to those without a deep understanding of mathematics.
* Explains little understood techniques that will assist in the accurate more speedy pricing of options
* Centres on the practical application of these useful techniques
* Offers a detailed and comprehensive account of the methods involved and is the first to explore the application of these particular techniques to the financial markets
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The pricing of derivative instruments has always been a highly complex and time-consuming activity. Advances in technology, however, have enabled much quicker and more accurate pricing through mathematical rather than analytical models. In this book, the author bridges the divide between finance and mathematics by applying this proven mathematical technique to the financial markets. Utilising practical examples, the author systematically describes the processes involved in a manner accessible to those without a deep understanding of mathematics. * Explains little understood techniques that will assist in the accurate more speedy pricing of options * Centres on the practical application of these useful techniques * Offers a detailed and comprehensive account of the methods involved and is the first to explore the application of these particular techniques to the financial markets
Customer Reviews:
An online Errata would be nice.......2007-02-14
I found this to be a very good book. I think, though I could be wrong, that these are typos:
p. 50 3.258 Should be S=E*exp(x)
p. 51 3.279 Should be '+w(i-1,j)' not '-'
p. 61 4.32 Should be u(x,-525/23) instead of -523
p. 64 4.50 Should be a3 = -(163*a4 +3,200,000)/880
p. 66 4.75 and 4.75 should be a5*0.05^4 and a5*0.15^4 respectively instead of a4
p. 74 4.124 Should be (x^3 -4x) not (x^4-4x)
p. 74 middle of the page first 'L(u)=...a2*u...'
should be 'L(u)=...a2(x)*u...'
p. 100 formula (4.343) has to be '...ln(xmin/xmax))' for values in Table 4.9 to be correct.
I'm sure what Table 4.9 'First Exit Time' values represent and have not gone deeper into what is being done. I.e. time is not an input
parameter and the values returned aren't premium.
p. 105 It looks like the graph line for Figure 4.15(b) is missing unless it is the single right-hand vertical line near x=1.0. However it is the
small curved line near U= -0.0000.
p. 161 8th line should be 'see Definition 11 in Appendix A, not Definition 9
p. 177 above 6.48, 'All triangular elements in Figure 6.4...' not 6.5 ?
p. 181 to 183 I don't see Figure 6.10 referenced. Probably did not need to be but transform method did not seem to be explained.
p. 191 under (6.97) & 6.104 Where did 'b' come from ?
p. 191 6.103 and 6.104 should a3 and a4 be a1 and a2 ?
p.192 5th to last line should be 'The last two columns of Table 6.5...' not 6.2
p. 192 scale for Figure (6.15) is 'u-uritz (10^-3)' I assume that was just the result of a label in the code for generating the graph
p. 216 someone else mentioned the 'V' on the right side of (9.14)-(9.16) and time 't' valuations
don't seem right. [Another person pointed this out to me and] asked "what is the meaning of the variable/parameter 'V' on the
right side of these equations? I cannot find a reference to it (maybe it is described
somewhere ) but it might be the solution of the respective BS PDE in two factors. This means
when solving the 3d case we have to solve a 2d case on each face of the cube?" Later
The same person said "I think indeed that it is the solution of the 2d PDE case (just as the 2-factor
reduces to the 1-factor on the boundary). If this is so we must do a lot of computation; at each
time level we solve for the BCs (which are also PDEs)."
p. 221 before (10.5) should be 'Inserting...' not 'Integrating...'
p. 229 3rd to last line should be 'Equivalent .. Equation (10.49)...' not 10.50
p. 229 eq. 10.35 'H' in summation not defined. Stands for 'Holding Period' ?
p. 232 5th line should be 'Inserting ...equation 10.64' not 10.65
p. 234 line above 10.95 should be 'Inserting equation 10.91 not 10.90. Also sign changed from 10.91 to 10.92. Correct ? i.e. should 10.93 be +x*sigma^2 *d^2(v)/dx^2---which seems to change your argument
p. 245 eq (10.138) = 4.3638 [correct values for sigma_min]; what is (10.139) value of .55
<2.29 ? [2.29 is the FE value but the eq (10.138) is not the 0.55 [the wings at sigma_min and body at
sigma_max is .56---is this the 0.55 on line (10.139?].
p. 319 B.86 [y',p_sub(y')] should be [y',p]_sub(y') Sorry for the notation. _sub(y') means a
subscript on the variable shown, here on 'p' and '[...]' respectively.
p. 324 are equations B.131 and B.133 missing a division sign after c*sigma1 and sigma2 respectively ?
p. 349 for the Shreve entry it has 'Journal of Finance and Stochastics' instead of just 'Finance and Stochastics.' I think I've seen that for at least one other bibliographic entry.
p. 330 under Theorem 35, 'as defined in Definition 18...' is correct, not 'Definition 15'
p. 338 under C.56, should be '...positive definite (see Theorem 35)...' not 34.
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Includes patterns
Book Description
The beautiful throws featured in this book include a wide variety of designs that are perfect for any occassion, whether it's a special house warming or wedding gift, birthday or anniversary present, cheery holiday accent or a charitable donation to help comfort homeless and disaster victims.Whatever your tastes or gift-giving needs, this delightful volume of favorite throws and table toppers is sure to inspire you with many wonderful choices to crochet a variety of one-of-a-kind projects.
Customer Reviews:
A collection of beautiful projects.......2007-03-22
This book contains 93 crochet projects including 42 afghan/throw patterns and the rest comprising of doilies, table cloths and the like.
This book has easy to read instructions including a pictoral stitch guide, and a rating system to indicate suitablility for easy, intermediate and experienced crocheters.
The book is divided into 6 sections, fabulous florals, pretty pineapples, fancy filet, tempting textures, happy holidays and bits and pieces.
There are some really sensational designs in this books.
Good but a lot of old and common patterns.......2007-03-11
I think this is a great first book, but if you've spent much time on the Internet getting patterns or bought more than a few books prior to this then you'll find a lot of repeated patterns in here. I guess that's where they got the "favorite" in the title - they're everyone's favorite free patterns elsewhere.
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Eddie Brock is down on his luck. He lost the girl of his dreams and his job at the Daily Bugle. He's jealous of how Peter Parker seems to have it all. But everything changes when Eddie discovers a secret—Peter Parker is Spider-Man! And if Spider-Man won't wear his new black suit . . . Eddie will.
Customer Reviews:
I Love This Book!.......2007-06-10
I love this book because it tells you a little bit about Spider Man 3 and if you love the movies, you'll love it too. It's about Eddie Brock who gets a job at the DAILY BUGLE and then loses his job. He likes Gwen Stacy and goes over to ask her out. He then goes to a church and then feels goo drop.(It's really symbiote.)He realizes Peter Parker was taking the symbiote off himself. He gets it on him and he becomes Venom. He wants revenge on Peter Parker. Hopefully you found this helpful.
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- Totally Toppers and Titles: The Little Pink Book
- I LOVE THIS BOOK!!!
- A must have little "pink" book for scrapbookers
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Totally Toppers and Titles: The Little Pink Book
Cheryl Bradbury
Manufacturer: BookSurge Publishing
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Release Date: 2005-03-22 |
Book Description
This book is loaded with Titles & Toppers, Quotes, Sayings, Verses, Poems, Prayers, Creeds and more. Also included are some words and sayings translations for a fun impact on your layouts, as well as, hundreds of title layout ideas. There are over 400 Categories to choose from, containing over 10,000 Titles & Toppers, 4000 Quotes & Sayings, 1,300 Poems, Verses, Prayers & Creeds, 38 word & sayings translations & 400 Title layout ideas.
Customer Reviews:
Totally Toppers and Titles: The Little Pink Book.......2007-02-08
Finally!! I have been waiting for a book like this for years!! I have already shared this book with many of my Scrapbooking friends. It is awesome! You will find a title or phrase for anything under the sun. It is very nicely categorized so it is very easy to use. Highly recommend it!!
I LOVE THIS BOOK!!!.......2006-03-04
This book is excellent when your looking for the perfect words to say in your scrapbook! This book is anything but little, and contains writings on every topic imaginable! Spice up your creativity with titles and poems (some of which I wrote) to make your work of art perfect in every way! The Little Pink Book is a must buy for anyone who loves scrapbooking, or just adding the perfect words to every project.
A must have little "pink" book for scrapbookers.......2005-06-21
I love this book because it's great for adding character to your scrapbook pages. I found the book totally by accident, but it was the perfect find. Other then titles, it's loaded with little quotes and sayings that made it so easy when putting together my pages. It has great cross referencing, so it makes it simple to find almost anything that you might be looking for.
Book Description
Featuring beautiful and functional shades, blinds, swags, and valances, this home decoration guide provides an in-depth look at a wide variety of non-drapery window coverings. Instructions for creating and installing many styles of shades are provided with both the beginner and the expert do-it-yourself homemaker in mind. Included are tips for creating countless variations on classic styles, including roman shades, cloud shades, balloon shades, Austrian shades, and shade toppers. The environmental advantages of shades are also stressed, with detailed information on each shade's ability to conserve energy by holding heat during the winter while reflecting the sun in the summer. Tips on care and upkeep, plus yardage charts complete the book.
Customer Reviews:
Great book for professionals.......2006-06-27
Great book for seamstresses. Not as good for sewing-challenged consumers. I would have preferred less technical info and more illustrations -- especially color photos of the different shades in finished rooms.
Average customer rating:
- Entertaining and pioneering book
- better than the TV show
- Great escapist fare from the jazz age
- A Humour Standard
- Madcap haunting
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Topper (Modern Library)
Thorne Smith
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Topper, Vol. 2
ASIN: 0375753052
Release Date: 1999-02-02 |
Book Description
"[Thorne Smith] created the modern American ghost. A ghost with style and wit. A ghost that haunts us still."
--The New York Times
Thorne Smith is a master of urbane wit and sophisticated repartee. Topper, his best-known work, is the hilarious, ribald comedy on which the hit television show and movie (starring Cary Grant) were based.
It all begins when Cosmo Topper, a law-abiding, mild-mannered bank manager, decides to buy a secondhand car, only to find it haunted by the ghosts of its previous owners--the reckless, feckless, frivolous couple who met their untimely demise when the car careened into an oak tree. The ghosts, George and Marion Kerby, make it their mission to rescue Topper from the drab "summer of suburban Sundays" that is his life--and they commence a series of madcap adventures that leave Topper, and anyone else who crosses their path, in a whirlwind of discomfiture and delight.
As enchanting today as it was when first published in 1926, Topper has set the standard in American pop culture for such mischievous apparitions as those seen in The Ghost and Mrs. Muir, Heaven Can Wait, Beetlejuice, and Bewitched.
Customer Reviews:
Entertaining and pioneering book.......2007-04-12
Topper is a fun story with several interesting sides. First and foremost, it has been credited with "inventing" the American Ghost. The book deserves a great deal of credit for this alone.
It is also the story of a man in what we might refer to as "midlife crises" today. Bored with his respectable existence, he has fun and takes solace in a holiday outside of his behavioral norms. He has middle aged man thoughts- about his wife and a younger attractive ghost woman, that are realistic (to the extent of the propriety of the author) and enlightening. A true triumph of the work, however, is that it does this without becoming so maudlin that it is suitable for an English class.
Finally, it is a comedic book, that is entertaining and worth reading.
I recommend this book, but the reader needs to be prepared to judge it in the context of its day- and from that perspective it is truly remarkable.
better than the TV show.......2005-09-08
and i very liked the show too !!. i remember seeing this book in the private collection of a professor at the university i worked at. so i took it home without his knowledge and read it. it was a very good read. light hearted but with a pleasant sadness.
Great escapist fare from the jazz age.......2004-02-04
Having never heard of the movie, my initial attraction to this book was actually the cover art. Though there really isn't a date given, I pictured it perhaps in the early 1920's, though the depiction of the automobile as some kind of strange novelty probably sets it in the early 1910's.
Perhaps it's a reflection on myself, but I enjoy stories about ordinary people who are stuck in a rut or who have lived their lives having never followed their dreams and who are given one last chance to shine.
The characters and antics are outrageous, yet likable in a strange way. And the story reads pretty quickly.
While reading this book, I pictured elements of the 20's, 50's, and 80's. In fact, I think they should re-make a movie of this book and set it in a "timeless" setting.
Overall, if you're not prejudiced against reading a book written in the 1920's, I'd recommend it.
A Humour Standard.......2002-11-20
'Topper' is best known perhaps from the Cary Grant movie version. It's a good movie but I like the book even better. The characters delight, particularly in terms of Cosmo's retaining his decorum, in the warmth of Marion's dead-but-still-sexy presence. Anyone who enjoys humourous novels has to put this one on their reading list. Few recent humour novels are as funny as this classic from decades past, but there is one I know of, entitled 'Rastus Reilly', and I recommend that book as well.
Madcap haunting.......2002-03-25
I loved this book the first time I read it. This time it was less charming, though still fun. It all begins when Cosmo Topper, the epitome of Humdrum Life buys a car -- and discovers too late that it is haunted. Yes, haunted, and by outrageously adventuresome ghosts as well. Ghosts that drag poor Cosmo from one scrape to another and convert his Humdrum to Mayhem. Great Fun!
Book Description
The beloved characters--mortal and immortal--of Topper return in this uproarious romp through the south of France. One of Thorne Smith's best-loved comedies, it proves once again that he is the undisputed master of urbane wit and sophisticated repartee.
Cosmo Topper, the mild-mannered bank manager who was persuaded to take a walk on the wild side by the ghosts of George and Marion Kerby in Topper, finds himself reunited with his dyspeptic wife for an extended vacation on the Riviera. But he doesn't have long to enjoy the peace and quiet before the irrepressible Kerbys materialize once again and start causing fracases, confusing the citizenry, alarming the gendarmes, getting naked, and turning every occasion into revelry or melee. Soon Marion decides that Topper as a ghost would be even more laughs than Topper in the flesh. And all she needs to arrange is one simple little murder.
Born in Annapolis, Maryland, in 1892, educated at Dartmouth, THORNE SMITH was an early cohort of Dorothy Parker's. He achieved literary success in 1926 with the publication of Topper and went on to publish nine novels in the next eight years. He earned a passionate following among both critics and readers before his death, at the age of forty-two, in 1934.
CAROLYN SEE is the author of nine books. Her latest novel is The Handyman. She lives in Pacific Palisades, California.
Customer Reviews:
George (Cary Grant) replaced with a dog.......2007-01-13
We find Mr. Topper (Billie Burke) is going to get a divorce due to catching her hubby with a woman that is not a woman, Marion Kerby (Constance Bennett.) or at least she is being pushed in to thinking she wants a divorce bay a so called friend of whom has a nefarious purpose of her own. Toppy must go after her and woo her back.
The story line is week and the acting trite. There is a defiant lack of comedy or even credulity. There is a countless count and an unbelievable scheme. Oh yes, Cary grant is replaced by Skippy.
On the plus side Cosmo Topper (Roland Young) does a great job of being pushed around by the invisible. And Alan Mowbray the bad guy in "Charlie Chan in London" made a believable butler. "Now you are holding the door open for me."
The weak link in the trilogy.......2005-06-08
There are three classic Topper films from the golden age of movies. The first, with Cary Grant, is a winner. The third, with Joan Blondell, is even better. But Topper Takes A Trip, the second in the series, is a complete dud. The script is simply embarrassing and wholly unfunny. The scenes (e.g. the bartender and the dog)are often pathetic. It took some doing to make a flop with the likes of the stars in this film. Even Franklin Pangborn is awful. But reading lines like that, how could he be otherwise? Best forgotten.
DELIGHTFUL SEQUEL........2002-08-28
This follow-up to the highly successful TOPPER - which was made earlier that year (1939) - picks up where the last film left off. After reestablishing the auto accident which killed the drunken Bennett and Grant in the first film and turned them into ghosts, we are treated (sans Cary Grant) to a hilarious 85 minutes. Clara Topper (Burke) spots Marion Kirby (Bennett) in her husband Cosmo's room. Clara goes to Paris - with Cosmo following - in order to get a divorce because she believes her hen-pecked husband has been seeing another "woman". Unable to explain to Clara that Marion is only a ghost, Cosmo tries to fast-talk Burke into a reconciliaton. Several floating martinis later, Bennett manages to reconcile the couple, and is now able to join her husband in their celestial home. The trick photography by Roy Seawright is astonishing for its day. Cushions which deflate when invisible figures sit on them, cigarettes being smoked in mid-air and pencils writing notes by themselves are all executed with great skill. The sight of the Kirby's dog Skippy - also a ghost - is hilarious when only his tail fails to become invisible or when he bites the ankles of totally flabbergasted men! A third film, TOPPER RETURNS is a surprisingly pleasant diversion from 1941: it stars Joan Blondell as Marion Kirby.
Comedy at its best.......2000-01-03
Topper movies have been some of the best clean cut comedy ever. These are the types of movies you can watch over and over and still continue to laugh. More comedy movies of today should be made this way. I know there are "Topper" lovers as myself and would enjoy being able to see them on the American Movie Classic channel or just on regular tv from time to time. The only move I own is Topper Returns and would love to have these others. I grew up watching these movies and will continue to watch them. Please bring them back.
greatfamilyfilm.......1998-12-19
it would do all of us good if more movies were being made today that can make us laugh just by it being funny not by it being an effort to hurt or humiliate a person place or thing. maybe someone someday will look again at these old classics and see how refreshing it was to be entertained not by seeing people or places blowing up or being destroyd but just being allowed to sit back relax and enjoy the fact that what your watching can entertain you your grandmother and your kids all at the same time.
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Creatively designed, eye-catching doilies are the perfect insporation for picking up your crochet hook and thread and stitching a light, lacy, one of a kind decorative accent for your home. From sweet little treasures perfect for adding a bit of color and style to those difficult to decorate nooks and crannies to big, beautiful centerpiece creations ideal for dressing up any style table. This impressive collection of 48 quick-to-stitch doilies makes it easy to acheive a multitude of decorating possibilities in just one day or less!
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