Classics Illustrated Junior

I am extremely pleased to be able to obtain these superbly resurrected versions of Classics Illustrated Junior. I have several already, and plan to purchase all issues made available. Except for a very slight reduction in size, these reproductions are exact reprints of the original books I enjoyed as a kid; I read every copy of both Classics Illustrated and Classics Illustrated Junior, I could get my hands on, back in the 1950s. I, like many unfortunate souls, allowed my collection to slip through my fingers over the years; hey, we read and traded comic books back then, we didn't collect them. I, like many people, wish I had. Now, I have another chance. I read the Classic Illustrated Junior publications to my 4-? year old granddaughter; she loves them. This time I plan to keep them, and pass them on for my great grandchildren to enjoy. The stories, illustrations, and material contained in these reprints are of exceptional quality. I believe it would be of great benefit to our youth to occasionally turn off their game boys and TV; sit back and enjoy these simple treasures. Both adults and children may actually develop an appreciation for a long-standing form of valued entertainment.

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Alaska

This is a magazine with something interesting for everyone. We so enjoy reading it every time it comes. Kudos to the writers!

Order placed on 9/30/11 and it is 12/22/11 without an issue in sight yet? The 1st ETA was in November, then revised twice before showing 12/18/11....maybe it would be better to say "pending" and just receive 1 yr's worth of issues? Hope this shows up in the mailbox soon especially since it was supposed to be a gift for early December 2011.

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Let me say I love magazines and I do get a few...probably more than a few...and I LOVE this magazine! As does my husband! We read it when we receive it no going to a "be read" in a few days pile for this one! The pages are glossy and feel nice; the stories are wonderful! We have been to AK once and plan to go back again this year. GREAT reading and photography! Thanks!

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This is a very interesting magazine, as it always has been, but the paper it is now printed on is just awful. At the same time that I was reading the latest issue, I was also reading a magazine called Fine Books and Collections. When you compare the two, Alaska Magazine looks like a piece of junk. The colors in the photos are subdued. The texture of the paper just jumps out at you. I read that they chose this paper because it tears less in shipping. Reminds me of how "they" ruined the tomato by making it indestructible for shipping. I hope Alaska Magazine comes to their senses and uses paper like I saw in Fine Books and Collections magazine.

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Originally ordered this magazine because of an article about Ladd AFB. I lived there in the 50's and it brought back many memories. There is so much that can be told about life in those days.

My family moved from Nellis AFB in Las Vegas Nevada to Alaska. A dramatic life change, two opposite climates.

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EatingWell (1-year auto-renewal)

I've got subscriptions to 3 cooking magazines (Eating Well, Bon Apetit, and Everyday Food), and this one is by FAR the most useful. I want healthy food but I also work long hours and can't spend a lot of time in the kitchen. The recipes in Eating Well are tasty, easy to make, and creative. The ingredients can be found at any grocery store and are usually things I have on hand. I look forward to every issue to find out what new recipes we'll be cooking up this month. I highly recommend it!

I spent a lot of time trying to pick a cooking/nutrition magazine to subscribe to, and this is the one. It has tons of great recipes, nice pictures, and interesting articles that don't repeat the same old food/diet information I've read a hundred times. But probably the thing that sets this magazine apart the most is that compared to every other magazine I've looked at, there are BARELY ANY ADVERTISEMENTS. Nothing makes me feel more ripped off than to find that my magazine is about 40% full page ads. I'm so glad I found one that's not like that.

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This magazine is like Prevention, there are articles on eating better, different foods and their nutritional value, and so on. I found them all well done and informative. I especially enjoyed in the last issue a large article on faux foods and the differences between getting a loaf of long shelf life bread, the kind most of us eat, or an artisan loaf of whole wheat and the points as to why we should pick the ones with actual food value over convienence.

Most cooking magazines have none to few articles on various topics. Eating Well truly means that they're telling you about eating well. If you're looking for a magazine with some recipes and more articles that pertain solely to food and their health value then this is one you'll want to check out. I found it a nice change of pace.

As stated in another review. There are very few ads which is amazing and very enjoyable.

They do have the 'recipes that are different' as I like to call it. They had an appetizer of a dried apricot half topped with crumbled blue cheese, pistachios, honey and a little pepper. It sounds interesting and I would probably try it, but I'm pretty sure I won't make it. They did have some I will try out that looked delicious such as another appetizer of sliced beef wrapped around a dab of boursin and thin sliced peppers, sounds excellent.

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I subscribed to both Cooking Light and Eating Well. The differences are tremendous. While I like Cooking Light, I LOVE Eating Well. The first thing you'll immediately notice is the dearth of advertising in Eating Well compared to Cooking Light. Thus, Eating Well is about a third of the size of Cooking Light. Unlike Cooking Light, which can contain random articles about travel and exercise, Eating Well is strictly about food and nutrition. I love how Eating Well has pictures of all the recipes, while Cooking Light does not. I also like how Eating Well's recipes are simple and easy to follow, using realistic ingredients and straightforward preparation methods. I've made a number of the recipes and almost always enjoyed the results. Eating Well's articles are informative and I especially appreciate its focus on nutrition. In all, a fabulous magazine! I only wish it was published every month instead of every other month!

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I love this magazine, and am on my third year. The recipes are interesting, healthy and easy to make after a day at work. They don't use fake ingredients, which was my complaint with Cooking Light I'd rather use real yougurt than fake sour cream for instance. And the recipes don't take all day and 24/7 access to a gourmet supermarket like the ones in Gourmet. The nutrition articles are interesting and walk a sensible middle line between the low fat and the low carb camps. Real food for real life.

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Machine Knitting Monthly

I'm not exactly a twenty something fashionista, but wow are the patterns in here dumpy. There have been a couple of OK technique articles, but three issues into my subscription I haven't gotten much from it. Many of the articles are rambling pointless nostalgia and many of the patterns are for striped v neck sweater vests. It's so hard to get new information on knitting machines now that it's sad one of the few remaining sources concentrates on shapeless granny sweaters in cheap acrylic. Knitting machines are capable of so much, why are they always presented in this light?

I took this subscription for a year. I was disappointed in the projects as they were not very imaginative. The articles were sometimes interesting, but I did not make one of the patterns during the whole year. (I make at least 2-3 garments every month on the machine) However, it is the only publication that I know that is in the style of sleek paper and color, so I will probably subscribe again. I did find a penpal through the magazine that I have enjoyed corresponding with regarding machine knitting.

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I've purchased several of the past issues and find it's full of techniques that I might not otherwise be able to learn now that there aren't any teachers. I do find that some of the patterns are outdated, but then perhaps it's just me being an American and these are British designs. I've got enough practice using the techniques presented to be able to chart my own sweaters with my own yarn so that the items I make are well received. Sometimes I'll make an item just so I can learn the technique, then donate to the local women's shelter, they always need clothes. Besides, it's the only magazine on machine knitting left still in production so I'd like to support it and help make sure it's available for future generations. I'd say it's worth a years subscription, and worth seeking out some older issues as well.

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Priest

An honest and clear point of view of the Catholic Church in the world. I am a father and a catholic. This magazine sheds the truth about liberalism creeping into the church and its ramifications.

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Hstoday

The HSToday magazine is very well written and provides very in-depth analysis on all DHS-related issues -terrorism, immigration, departmental reform, etc. The articles written about the recent drug wars in Mexico in particular are shocking, but eventually paint an optimistic picture for Mexico and the US -the countries will prevail over "El Chapo" and the Sinaloa and other major cartels. The magazine also provides analysis on the latest Homeland Security technology, which is especially prevalent given the recent technology implementations and controversies following the Nigerian terrorism scare. This magazine is a must for protecting the homeland.

Backcountry

Backcountry is a must read for anyone interested in backcountry skiing. The subscription price through Amazon was good, and the time to get my first issue was minimal. Like!

Fine Homebuilding

Aimed at the professional builder, FH is also a great resource for the amateur and for the homeowner seeking to educate him or herself about quality construction and design. A recent issue on siding installation is a must-read for anyone thinking of having siding installed. I started reading it shortly after I bought my first house, and learned a number of things I used in repairing windows,m plastering, painting and so forth.

But where it really paid off was when I did a major remodeling job on my house, adding a second story and completely residing with cedar. Reading over back issues I found dozens of ideas for trim, insulation, a/c, siding and other details. I learned enough technique to install my own tile backsplash, install a lot of the electrical work, and do all the phone and data wiring.

Required reading for professionals, inspiration for the homewoner, and a great resource for the amateur. Six stars.

Put out by Taunton Press, the same people who bring you Fine Woodworking, along with several other high quality magazines, Fine Homebuilding is unflinching in its approach to home building. You have to do it right!

There is excellent coverage in the techniques of quality home buiding. This is not a magazine which covers putting up "cracker-box" houses. It is about creating a unique home, with features that reflect your personality and meet your needs. Now, that may sound a little high-falutin', but they succeed admirably.

This magazine is not necessarily for the average, amateur do-it-yourselfer. It is geared towards more experienced homeowners and homebuilders who are able to think for themselves. If you are not sure if you fall into this category, pick the magazine up at the newstand before you subscribe and decide for yourself.

My wife and I subscribe because someday we are going to build our own house, and this magazine gives us plenty of ideas and information to aid in our planning. Highly recommended to the right readers.

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Admittedly I am a big fan of everything that Taunton press puts out, but I truly think that Fine Homebuilding is a great magazine. Reader be warned though this magazine is written for professional builders/contractors and serious DIYers. If your building and home renovation skills are any less than the intermediate/advanced level, this will not be the magazine for you. There is not a lot of hand holding here. The authors of these articles often assume that you know more than the basics so that they may cover more high-end techniques.

Bottom line: Fine Homebuilding will give you great ideas for building fine homes, help you achieve success on complicated home projects, and keep you clued in to the cutting edge trends in homebuilding and renovation. If this all sounds like too much for you, take a look at Workbench or Family Handyman magazines.

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I have recommended this magazine to friends/co-workers/family that have shown an interest in architecture, woodworking, and custom houses. You do not have to be a professional to appreciate Fine Homebuilding, I happen to be in the high-end woodworking business, but I am always interested in other methods and techniques of the pro's and this periodical (in my humble opinion) is the best in its class.

Fine Homebuilding avoids the jargon and has some great writers. Their articles come from professionals with real world situations and solutions be it how to properly vent a roof to the best way to layout a kitchen. There are also some novel ideas that come from architects, designs, professionals, and homeowners.

Fine Homebuilding provided me with some excellent knowledge/methods that I have been able to apply to my profession and weekend house projects. I'm sure you will find yourself, as I do, checking the mail hopping your next issue has been delivered.

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I've been woodworking for over 20 years, and this magazine inspires me more than magazines geared for woodworking. The articles are clearly written; the pictures are crisp and to the point (show just what's necessary without slipping in paid name-brand product shots.) And the ads seem to be kept to a minimum (sure, they are in there, but not every other page.)

If you are simply looking for ideas to show a carpenter, or looking for tips this is the magazine for you. Each month you will find:

Safety tips

Q&A

Finishing Touches

Testing power tools

Product comparison

Building skills

Replacing the old (doors, windows, decks...)

It seems that every month there is at least one article that is beyond the scope of most subscribers. But I have found this the most useful, thus far. A couple of these articles have helped me view / approach a project from a different angle, and each with a far better result than my initial design. While most of us may not be able to DO all of the incredible things shown in the magazine, we can take away some great ideas and techniques that we can use in other projects.

The best thing is that two articles have already saved me more money than the one-year subscription cost me!

I highly recommend this magazine in conjunction with Handyman magazine. Together, you can build / fix just about anything.

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