On November 16, 1910, in a little white bungalow on the edge of Garza, Texas, Doctor Taylor delivered a blue-eyed baby boy who was happy to be the newest member of America's greatest generation. In his memoir-written during the year he turned one hundred-Tom Robb shares the details of his fascinating journey through the flavor and follies of twentieth century American life.

Tom Robb's life began in a world where cars were few and far between and flying machines were astonishing. Only eighteen months old when the Titanic hit an iceberg and sank, Tom narrates a captivating story of what his life was like as major world events played out around him. As World War I ended, Prohibition, the Roaring Twenties, and the Great Depression followed-sending the nation plunging into some of its darkest times. An optimist by nature, Tom details how he learned to live his life fully as he discovered love, found a job, married, served in World War II, and eventually marched confidently into the achievement of his own American dream.

"Zero to 100 in a Lifetime" shares a delightful glimpse into one man's unforgettable journey from a Tom Sawyer-like existence into modern America.

A unique reference book bursting with inspirational full colour photographs and over 600 line diagrams. Together with the step-by-step instructions it is THE indispensable curtain-making guide - it has sold more than 30,000 copies worldwide! With graded projects and skills from Quick & Easy to elaborate Swags and Tails, many techniques are explained here for the first time.

'Prints, overshadowed in the past decade by the popularity of photo art, are back in the mainstream' - Wall Street Journal, April 2003 Art is now part of everyday life. Museums, galleries, art fairs and exhibitions are potent crowd-pullers, the visitors looking for enjoyment and delight as well as instruction and education. Financial advisors suggest art as an investment - especially at the very affordable level of original prints. Yet what if the enthusiastic collector finds that what they bought is not what they thought it was? Can you be sure of the difference between a photographic reproduction and an original lithograph or etching? And when thousands of T-shirts are printed with silkscreen images, when can a silkscreen be a limited edition print? And does a signature guarantee authenticity? What about new technology, too - how are computer graphics programmes used by artists as well as fakers? Today, more than ever, these and a hundred other questions need accurate answers, to help the collector buy with knowledge as well as enthusiasm. Even if you make a single purchase, the information will multiply your enjoyment and understanding of this millennia-old art form. This practical book has been put together with the vital support of international artists, dealers, auction houses, and print publishers. Written in clear language for the new buyer, it also explains terminology which even professional dealers find confusing. A first section offers general advice on every aspect of collecting, featuring a unique dictionary of terms used in making, cataloguing and selling prints. The second deals with conversion, framing, and hanging to make the most of every purchase, with suggested record- keeping for investment, for insurance and valuation, and as a pointer to future acquisition. The third section describes the techniques of printmaking, with a brief history of each medium, a guide to identification and how to assess condition and quality. A fourth reference and resources section includes a selective A-Z of artists.

On November 16, 1910, in a little white bungalow on the edge of Garza, Texas, Doctor Taylor delivered a blue-eyed baby boy who was happy to be the newest member of America's greatest generation. In his memoir-written during the year he turned one hundred-Tom Robb shares the details of his fascinating journey through the flavor and follies of twentieth century American life.

Tom Robb's life began in a world where cars were few and far between and flying machines were astonishing. Only eighteen months old when the Titanic hit an iceberg and sank, Tom narrates a captivating story of what his life was like as major world events played out around him. As World War I ended, Prohibition, the Roaring Twenties, and the Great Depression followed-sending the nation plunging into some of its darkest times. An optimist by nature, Tom details how he learned to live his life fully as he discovered love, found a job, married, served in World War II, and eventually marched confidently into the achievement of his own American dream.

"Zero to 100 in a Lifetime" shares a delightful glimpse into one man's unforgettable journey from a Tom Sawyer-like existence into modern America.

Tom Robb has crafted eight lively stories and plays full of interesting and loveable characters, delightful dialogue and happy endings These tales (derived both from memory and imagination) are amusing as well as enchanting. The nostalgic touches and historic information are insightful and also of great value. In "Try," two lovers are separated by war and time but is that enough to end the bond between them? "That Magic Night In Hawaii" traces the relationship of Tony and Shirley after a chance meeting in 1948 at a phonebooth in Waikiki. What do a cowboy, Paris and the KGB have in common? Find out in "Jack Loves Lucy" Judy, in "The Reluctant Groom," wants to remarry her husband but he has other ideas. Can Judy convince Herb to be hers again? When Bill's girlfriend Suzie leaves school in "Chelsea Girl" and returns to New York unexpectedly, Bill and Suzie's friend Chelsea embark on a journey to New York City together to find her. In "The Ticket," a winning lotter ticket is eaten by a neighbor's goat. Herb and Marge have no idea that the goat is the least of their problems. Coming to America via Ellis Island in 1920, Louisa and her brother are ready for a new life. In the insuing years the heroine of "Louisa" must choose between three eligable men and secure her dream job. Finally, in "River Road," Minnie Robb runs away from home. After getting a job on her uncle's showboat (historical family fact) she realizes that she is in love. Is it too late to return to the one she loves? Does he return her feelings? Has she been followed? The reader will marvel at how some things never do seem to change. Within these pages will be found struggling marriages, nosy neighbors, chivalry, runaways, criminals, job stress, private detectives, luck, fate, reconciliation and all the confusion of love.