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This is a hard-hitting saga of the Tet Offensive -- North Vietnam's all-out attempt to win the war in 1968.

It contains an enormous cast of characters including Major Dennis Shannon, a leader any soldier would follow to hell and back; Mosby, who would be recommended for the Medal of Honor for his actions during Tet; North Vietnamese General Vo Le Duan, who knows that he will never achieve the glory he desires; and the mysterious Miss Tram, a spy more deadly than any frontline soldier.

Its compelling plot is enhanced by the authors' intimate knowledge of the land and people of Vietnam. The result is a gripping, fast-paced story that brings the horror as well as the nobility of war to life.

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Great book --- if you find a copy, grab it!
It's too bad this book went out of print, because it's a delightful collection of Hanukkah stories, crafts, recipes, and folklore from around the world.If you come across a copy somewhere, by all means, do grab it!

The book is divided into eight sections, one for each of the 8 days of Hanukkah.Each section has a Hanukkah story told by Cherie Schwartz, plus a recipe, craft project, poems, folklore, and customs from around the world.Not just limited to European Jews, either. You and your children can learn about how Hanukkah is celebrated in Israel, Syria, Spain, North Africa, India, the Sephardic communities, etc.(Did you know, for example, that Jews in Venice, Italy, used to go house to house singing Hanukkah songs from their gondolas?They recognized the Jewish homes from the menorahs burning in the windows.)

Along with the usual potato latkes, the recipes include a cake and a fruit salad shaped like a menorah, a tiropia cheese pie from Greece, Hanukkah cookies, and Sweet Israel Chicken.For crafts, you can make a family scrapbook, Hanukkah mobile, suncatcher, mezuzzah cover, Hamsa (lucky hand) candle, and more.The book itself is in oversized format, with beautiful illustrations by Wendy Edelson and color photos by Jonathan Gross.These are fun family projects that will keep your kids interested for the whole week of Hanukkah.Like I said, it's a good find -- hopefully it will someday come back into print. ... Read more

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Amid the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, the words and tunes of Christmas carols run through our heads, cheering us on and reminding us of the joys of celebrating with friends and family. These beloved songs are the theme for this book, a wonderful collection of craft, cooking, and decorating ideas. The fun starts with “The Twelve Days of Christmas,” a project based on the memorable gifts presented in the song. “Deck the Halls” focuses on using holly in unusual centerpieces and decorations. And whether they listen to Bing Crosby crooning in the background or create their own chorus, families will enjoy preparing a classic “White Christmas” aglow with white decorations and featuring white foods. As always, color photographs and clear directions make every project a joy to create. ... Read more

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Love it!
I love all the MS stuff! Usually a great mix of beautiful interiors, crafts, and food ... food not my
personal favorite .. if you like Martha, you will love all her books.

decking the halls, Martha style
The beauty of this book is in the colors; celebrating the Christmas spirit with exquisite combinations of creamy winter whites, blues, and golden yellows.
The ideas for ornaments, wreaths, and ingenuous ways to wrap money as a gift, are not slap-dash "quickies", but designs for objects that would be kept and enjoyed for many seasons to come. Standouts include the gorgeous Damask stockings, made from vintage fabrics, the wonderful fruit wreath in warm pastels, and my favorite, the "Ladies dancing and lords a-leaping" strung across the fireplace.

The recipes are sumptuous and shown in elegant settings, and very special is the sheet music that has the look of antique reproductions, of many familiar carols.
In the back of the volume there are templates for the many craft objects in the book, making the construction of them simpler, though you will obviously need a scanner and printer if you want to vary the size of the items, and many look like one would want to enlarge them.
As one would expect from Martha, the photography and layout is excellent, with thick, glossy pages. Even if one does not follow the patterns or recipes to the letter, it is a good "idea" book, and it's strength is its subtle color palette, used to great effect.

Pass On This One. There are better books.
Try Carolyn Bell's book, Gooseberry Patch Old-Fashioned Country Christmas: A Holiday Keepsake of Recipes, Traditions, Homemade Gifts, Decorating Ideas & Favorite Childhood by Vickie Hutchins or the wonderful Gooseberry Patch series of books which are delightful.I always love the Gooseberry books.

Too Hard To Make The Crafts
I tried a few and it took hours to do.I guess I need the staff she has on her show.I think you can do better.

You'll never fake your way through carols again!!!
Though the piano music is not useful for me (don't have a piano), I like seeing the acutal words to the Christmas songs, and believe their presentation in the book, with burnished corners and pretty fonts, greatly enhances the product. As for the crafts that go with these traditional songs, they are a joy to behold, and not all that difficult or time consuming to make.

Martha's books are by far better a product than her "By Mail" or "Catalogue for Living" kits, so if you're interested in putting out some money to have beautifully elegant Christmas decorations like her own, go with the book and assemble your own materials. ... Read more

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Traditional Christmas is Wonderful
This is one of the best Christmas books I have ever found.There is a second one called Traditional Christmas Two that is also very good. They have everything from decoration crafts and ideas to gifts that you can make to recipies for those holiday meals and intertaining.I had both books and lost them in a move and did not rest until I managed to replace them.They are great!

excellent variety, something for everyone
I love this book.It has something for everybody. Even people who don't think of themselves as crafty will enjoy this book. And there are so many fun things in it that I have found something that I didn't notice beforeeverytime I look through the book.And it has different skill levels too. There are projects you can do with the kids, or if you are ambitious, thereare detailed christmas villages you can make.Even the recipes for holidaycooking are fun and easy.If you want a good all inclusive book for theholidays this is the one.Another book I would recommend for the holidaysis "Old-Fashioned Christmas Favorites".It has great traditionsand recipes that are old time favorites that may have been forgotten.

Very Nice Book
Beautiful photographs.Instructions are easy to follow and supplemented with photographs.I was disappointed that the recipes emphasize use of the microwave oven.(We have opted not to have a microwave oven). They don'tgive parallel instructions for conventional ovens.Otherwise a great book. Everything from traditional to creative new crafts.I'm glad I bought it.

Great Christmas projects that are low cost and fun to do!
This book contains great ideas for christmas decorating, gifts, and cooking.Most of the projects are very easy to do and use things that you already have around the house, or from recycled material.This is a great book ... Read more

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Christmas Crafts & Entertaining is an impressive combination of recipes, decorating ideas and quick craft projects that add to the excitement of the holidays. The book contains over 80 easy-to-make ideas, from projects so simple that all instructions fit on one page to more complex creations, like quilted place mats. Included are instructions for making colorful centerpieces and attractive table settings that add to the festive feel, as well as tasty recipes for creating all kinds of flavorful holiday foods.A complete collection of festive holiday foods and fanfare, Christmas Crafts & Entertaining is filled with original and classic holiday decorating ideas, as well as appealing recipes and serving suggestions for fabulous holiday foods. Christmas Crafts & Entertaining contains everything you need to create a special home for the holidays.

Highlights: Covers a wide range of difficulty levels-from simple stencils to more complicated projects, like quilted placemats. Contains decorating craft ideas ideas for everything from the front door to the table, such as wreaths, table linens, centerpieces and other festive accessories.Includes recipes for mouth-watering breakfasts,appetizers, side dishes, breads and desserts like candies, cakes and cookies. ... Read more

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BORING!!!
I WAS VERY DISSAPPOINTED IN THIS BOOK!IT IS THE SAME OLD THING PACKAGED A DIFFERENT WAY.NOTHING NEW UNDER THE SUN.

Creative and Innovative
A very good crafts book to have on hand. Many of the ideas presented can be adapted to other holidays and religious events. Besides crafting for home decorating, the crafts are of a grand quality to present as gifts. The directions are clear and what I appreciated most: a list of materials/items needed to complete a project. Additional pages provide tips that can be applied to other tasks/projects and condensed to one page for easy reference.The pictures provide the extra info you need when you are not comfortable with the written instructions.I recommend this book as one to keep on the shelf and when you need that quick gift, decoration or idea, just reach for this one! ... Read more

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Begin the holiday by making a menorah, one with specially decorated candles.Have fun singing some holiday songs or playing with a newly crafted dreidl, and don't forget to send friends handmade Hanukkah cards you've made yourself. ... Read more

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Add a little shimmer to Hanukkah by creating personalized gifts for your family and friends. From jewelry to edible treats, this how-to guide is perfect for making this holiday special. ... Read more