The Tolls of Death (Knights Templar series)

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After their grueling journeys to Galicia and Scilly, Simon Puttock and Baldwin Furnshill are at last back on the English mainland, dumped unceremoniously when their shipmaster partakes of his intoxicating cargo and almost sinks the ship. Eager to get home, Baldwin and Simon set off on horseback, but they only get as far as Cardinham Castle on Bodmin Moor. Here, they are detained by the castellan who requires their help in solving two murders on the estate. The first victim is a widow, found dead with her two children. The second is the miller, who has recently been discovered embezzling castle money taken in tolls. As Baldwin and Simon begin a double investigation, they must delve deep into village friendships and family loyalties to find Cardinham’s evil killer.

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Sloppy, careless.......2005-04-09

Once again, I cannot get far enough into a Jecks book to tell whether or not he can tell a good story. He is so uncaring about facts that trying to get through the the first scene-setting just turns me off. I used to think it was his inexperience. Not so: apparently he just doesn't care about authenticity. I won't bother with Jecks again.

They Don't Come Better Than This.......2005-01-03

Jeck's has written another gripping story of murder and suspense. His main characters Sir Baldwin Furnshill and is friend Simon Puttock are starting to take on the familiarity of Holmes and Dr. Watson.
As is the case with most of Jeck's books the setting is the South West of England in the 14th century.

In the summer of 1323 in a Cornish village a young woman is found hanged alongside the dead bodies of her two children. Is this the act of a desperate woman or is there something far more sinister involved.

Sir Baldwin and Simon are called in to investigate, but this is no easy matter as most of the village are embroiled in feuds of one kind or another, including the garrison of the castle and a newly arrived squire.

As the escape of a traitor threatens to lead the country into civil war the pair must look beyond friendships and loyalties to find an evil killer.

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Disappointing
Mystery, Humor and Romance
for whom the death tolls

For Whom Death Tolls
Kate Kingsbury
Manufacturer: Berkley
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ASIN: 0425183866

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A new Manor House mystery.

In World War II England, murder rings a bell-when manor house keeper Elizabeth Compton discovers something quite alarming in the church tower: the body of an American G.I., hanging from a bell rope.

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Disappointing.......2002-06-26

This is the third in the second series written by Kate Kingsbury. It is not written as well as the first two, nor as well as the first series that she wrote. The answer to the murder is obvious, the secondary mystery's answer is obvious as well. There is little, if any, progress in the relationship between Lady Elizabeth and Major Monroe which is another disappointment. And, finally, the printing of the book itself, is frustrating. There are typos throughout the book which I always find annoying. I hope the next book in the series is better than this one.

Mystery, Humor and Romance.......2002-05-09

An excellent book, with just the right combination of mystery, humor and romantic hints along with a village you can easily picture. The characters all have distinct personalities and quirks that you come to love , along with a mysterious murder which the heroine, a mature woman coping with changes in her life due to WW2, is quite capable of handling. A touch of romance for more than one of the characters and the humorous commentary of some of the Manor House staff and Villagers, all make for a delightful read. It would have 5 stars, but it ended rather quickly and left some of the characters unresolved for the moment. Hopefully, they will all be back for more in the next book. Highly recommended

for whom the death tolls.......2002-03-27

Number 3 of her series has hit home, its refreshing as her pennyfoot series and her main characters such as martin is a must in her series. Those of us that are Kate Kingsberry Fans will injoy this one.

Fall Into Death: A Booked For Travel Mystery

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Big let down
Too much fall; too little death
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Fall Into Death: A Booked For Travel Mystery
Emily Toll
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Travel agent Lynne Montgomery is checking out the sights for a future tour in New Hampshire - and checking in on her mother who's about to open a bed-and-breakfast. The old place needs a lot of work - but wood rot becomes the least of their problems when Lynne stumbles over the skeletons of two people under the basement floor.

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Big let down.......2006-07-08

After reading many of the reviews I was expecting much more. This was a simple Nancy Drew style book with a travelogue spin. If this is what you are seeking, I recommend it. If you are looking for a good mystery, skip this book.

Too much fall; too little death.......2005-03-10

I have enjoyed all three of Emily Toll's travel mysteries. However this one could have used much tighter editing. It would have been a much better book with about 35 less pages on travel and about 10 more pages of real mystery. Mom's sudden change in the end was a little unbelievable. It was a bit detious at times, but there was LOTS of local color.I look forward to the next book

Best yet.......2005-02-27

This is an author who gets better with each book. I particularly like the intergenerational relationships in this book. I definitely will keep reading them.

Falls a Little Short of Previous Books.......2004-11-12

Lynne Montgomery is on a working vacation. Along with her daughter Jenna, she's visiting her mother and checking out locations for a fall foliage tour next year. Her mother is renovating the house she just bought looking to turn it into a bed and breakfast. But on their first morning there, the workman discovers human bones cemented in the basement. Who was buried there? When? And most importantly, why? Meanwhile, Lynne thinks her mom may be in over her head with the financing and running of a bed and breakfast.

This series is always part adventure (very little clue following here) and part travel log. This book seems to err on the side of travel log, especially at the end. It really could have been written tighter. And I was disappointed in that a couple sub-plots were wrapped up almost as after thoughts. On the other hand, the series has a very inviting writing style, and it's easy to tag along on the adventure. I was especially glad to see a different side of Lynne. She was more relaxed here, and watching her interact with family instead of clients provided a different side of her.

This series is a good vacation read. Some light murder and mayhem mixed in with some interesting information about the area the book is set.

Mystified by lisagm's review.......2004-10-01

I finished "Fall Into Death" today and frankly wonder if reviewer lisagm and I read the same book. My impression was that the author described Lynne's mother as a petulant, self-absorbed woman who was peevish and unmindful of others' feelings. I thought Lynne was remarkably patient (not at all snotty) with her mother's petulance. Jenna was portrayed as a caring, thoughtful daughter, and her and Lynne's relationship came across as sweet and loving. It's interesting, I think, that my and lisagm's interpretation is so different. If you're inclined to read this book, please do so and form your own opinions. I live in New Hampshire and can testify that the author perfectly described the scenery and tourist attractions throughout New England.

Keys To Death: A Booked For Travel Mystery

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not really a mystery
Murder of a Retiree
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Keys To Death: A Booked For Travel Mystery
Emily Toll
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Travel agent Lynne Montgomery is making travel plans - but this time, they're for her. With no tour groups to lead, she and her daughter are going to visit her old friend Peggy Parker, whose new resort has just opened in the Florida Keys. But Lynne finds herself caught in a tropical storm of trouble when she discovers one of Peggy's friends dead on the beach.

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not really a mystery.......2006-01-16

yes, there's a murder. yes, there are police detectives. yes, there is a confession, which in many ways comes out of left field.

but, it's not a police procedural. and the main character does absolutely no detecting on her own--she barely asks questions. the mystery is solved, as mentioned, by a confession, which ties up most loose ends.

it's not a bad read--i enjoyed much of it. the editing could have been a lot better--many pieces of information were repeated, sometimes within a few pages; the same adjective was used for the same character more than once in the same situation; the same phrase was used in two connected paragraphs. still, i did read it until the end.

i don't know that i will read any of the author's other books, though. i prefer mysteries where the mystery is the focus, either of police efforts or amateur detectives' efforts. in this, the murder was almost uninportant.

Murder of a Retiree.......2005-05-19

Lynne Montgomery is taking a true vacation. No group to lead. No future trips to plan. Just a chance to relax and hang out with some old friends who have just started running a resort in the Florida Keys. And the fact that it's only a couple weeks until Christmas certainly helped make the decision easier.

The morning after Lynne and her daughter arrive, Lynne finds a dead body on the dock. Darcy lived in the mobile home park next door and was fundamental in running the activities the resort and park did each month. Certainly she didn't have any enemies. But as the police investigate, they turn up a habit of kleptomania and a sideline of drug smuggling. Could either of these be what got her killed?

These books are all about the characters, and once again, Emily Toll has created a strong set, many of whom I'd like to get to know as friends. A few are annoying, but they're supposed to be, and it's rather fun watching them misbehave. The problem comes with the plot. Again, Lynne hardly does any investigating, trying to ignore the problems swirling around her as much as possible. This bothers me a little, maybe because of the other books I read. The conclusion is less then satisfying in this one.

Even with a plot that's on the weak side, it's hard not to like this book because of the strong characters. 3.5 rounded up to a four.

Murder in Margaritaville.......2005-05-07

California tour guide Lynne Montgomery is on the road again, and this time she and her daughter Jenna are visiting old California friends who have recently purchased a resort on the Little Sister Key in the Florida Keys. In this installment of the "Booked for Travel" series, Lynne is taking a real vacation, with no tour group to worry about. Of course, it seems that wherever Lynne travels, she manages to stumble upon a dead body while on one of her early morning strolls, and this trip is no different. On her second day in Florida, Lynne discovers the body of her hostess' friend Darcy Gainesborough, and the police determine that Darcy's death appears suspicious.

The plot of this story was thoroughly enjoyable, with just the right mix of travel tidbits and development of the mystery. The subplots include some mischievous pranksters vandalizing the Dos Hermanas resort, some secrets that the murder victim has been hiding, and a search for some pirate treasure. Ms. Toll skilfully weaves together all these plots with a very likable group of characters.

I particularly enjoyed Lynne and Jenna's visit to Key West and the author's tongue-in-cheek description of the Margaritaville store there.

I felt this fourth installment in the "Booked for Travel" series is the strongest one yet. Grab yourself a copy of this book and a nice cold ice tea (or perhaps a margarita) and prepare to enjoy this tropical travel adventure!

8 Different Titles: The Snows of Kilimanjaro and Other Stories, to Have and Have Not, Winner Take Nothing, a Farewell to Arms, Death in the Afternoon, Green Hills of Afternoon, for Whom the Bell Tolls, the Old Man and the Sea

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8 Different Titles: The Snows of Kilimanjaro and Other Stories, to Have and Have Not, Winner Take Nothing, a Farewell to Arms, Death in the Afternoon, Green Hills of Afternoon, for Whom the Bell Tolls, the Old Man and the Sea
Ernest Hemingway
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American Death Toll / Fatality List in the War in Iraq

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American Death Toll / Fatality List in the War in Iraq
Karen Peebles
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US Government records are slow but these are the latest records as of publishing date. Includes names, ages some data on where the soldiers hail from and how they were killed and where.

Barron's Simplified Approach to Hemingway; Detail Analyses and Interpretations: The Short Stories, the Sun Also Rises, for Whom the Bell Tolls, the Old Man and the Sea, a Farewell to Arms, Death in the Afternoon, Green Hills of Africa, & Other Major Works

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Barron's Simplified Approach to Hemingway; Detail Analyses and Interpretations: The Short Stories, the Sun Also Rises, for Whom the Bell Tolls, the Old Man and the Sea, a Farewell to Arms, Death in the Afternoon, Green Hills of Africa, & Other Major Works
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Death Toll
William E. Chambers
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A Seaside Resort Town Is Caught In A Grip Of Fear. A prominent citizen is savagely slain by a car bomb for no apparent reason. A saintly man of God is crucified to his church floor, barbed wire forming a “crown of thorns” on his head. Then a note to a local TV station clearly spells the reason out. The killer demands the town pay a blood soaked ransom called a “Death Toll” or the random killings would escalate.

Retired NYPD Lieutenant Marty Callahan comes to the resort town to relax, hone his mystery writing skills and forget a bad marriage. Instead he finds himself embroiled in a true-life mystery; involved in a torrid love affair; sucker-punched by a young punk; and damn near blown to pieces while the town is being squeezed for blood money. Corpse by corpse the screw is turned as Callahan matches wits with a figure as deadly and elusive as a shark...

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Death Tolls
John E. Stith
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Ex-investigative reporter Dan Kettering watches the Martian telecast showing the aircraft crash that killed someone close to him: his brother. The police convince Dan to get back in the news business, but not as a reporter. This time around he's got a new face, a new name, and he's a driver. Dan resisted the police at first, but one factor changes his mind. The crash that killed his brother wasn't necessarily an accident. His undercover assignment puts him close to Janet Vincent, one of the reporters on the team that uncannily seems to reach almost every disaster scene before their competition.

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Faces: The Toll of the Workplace Death on American Families

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Faces: The Toll of the Workplace Death on American Families
Joseph A. Kinney
Manufacturer: National Safe Workplace Institute Press
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Werewolf Storytellers Companion
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For storytellers

For Those of You Just Joining Us

Companion guide that fills the gaps.
Werewolf Storytellers Companion

Manufacturer: White Wolf Games Studio
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ASIN: 1565043235

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For storytellers.......2002-02-22

I know that you don't forcefully need this book, and that you might be able to handle a chronicle without the companion, but admitt that to get the animals, the stargazers and other things included in this little book, as well as the weapons table on the screen and the full explanation on the littany and reknown you will either need to work on the net for a month or get your head spinning with different sourcebooks and table creations, sure the book is not forceful, but it sure gets some weigh of a storytellers back, besides, the screen is quite cool.

For Those of You Just Joining Us.......2001-12-17

On my first glance, I was extremely annoyed at this book. Very little of it was original, most of the information simply glossing over what's to be found in other books. But as I read through it, I softened up a bit. True, those of us who have been with Werewolf since first edition (remember page XX?) can safely pass this volume by. But for newcomers, especially those who's first taste of the game is from the Revised edition, this is a useful source.

There is information on the newly departed Stargazers which is good reading if you are following White Wolf's metaplot, otherwise just refer to 2nd edition or tribebook. Enough information is given on the other werecreatures (Nuwisha, Bastet, etc.) to come up with a one-shot NPC, similar to the information the core rulebook gives on Vampires, Mages, Changelings, etc. If you want the troupe to become more entangled with the other Fera, you'd be better off getting the Players Guide or the various Changing Breed books.

The information given on caerns, septs and moots is a must read if you don't already have the Players Guide. This is stuff that really should have made it into the core rulebook as it is the basis for much of Garou society.

Also included are stats for animals ranging from foxes to anacondas, more suggestions for what acts garner what Renown, and how much the Garou know (and how they view) the other supernatural denizens of the World of Darkness. These are useful tools for those already familiar with Werewolf.

I have a hard time buying that there wasn't enough room in the core rules for this information (especially the eight or so pages of caern info), but in the end deciding whether to purchase this depends on your familiarity with the game. Old hands should probably save their money for another sourcebook. Novice storytellers who are already running successful campaigns might pick up some interesting ideas. True newcomers would probably benefit since the gaming screen provides the most needed charts and the book helps flesh out the background and provides ideas for interesting NPC's.

Companion guide that fills the gaps........2001-06-17

The Werewolf Storyteller's Companion is all the extra items that just wouldn't fit in the main Werewolf: the Apocalypse rulebook. This slim volume contains 60 pages of extra information that you can use to enhance your game and provide new opportunities for your players to enjoy.

It is divided into four chapters: 'The Beast Blooded', detailing the recently seperated tribe of werewolves (the Stargazers), a brief summary on other shapshifters and some optional rules for tribal weaknesses; 'Caerns and Septs', briefly overviewing these two fundamental parts of werewolf life; 'Rivals and Enemies', providing new antagonists to torment your players with; 'Odds and Ends', which has rules for underwater combat, new weapons, a timeline of history and expanded Renown rules, as well as a 4-page spread of character sheets.

Also included is a fold-out 5 page Storyteller's Screen, which provides many of the charts and rules you need all in one place, as well as providing a shield for making secret rolls or just hiding your notes from potentially nosey players.

The information in these chapters is very helpful, and this should be considered extra material that would have been in the main rules if not for lack of space. If you are new to Werewolf, this book is a great addition to the main rules. However, if you have the full Storyteller's Handbook, this may simply be repetition of things you already knew. While some of the rules provided here are newer than those in the Handbook, most of the 'flavor' is the same.

For the price, the Storyteller's Companion is a great deal, and useful to anyone playing Werewolf: the Apocalypse, even if you have the older Handbook. These extra pages that belong in the main book, so pick up a copy and complete your Werewolf experience!

Frontier Secrets: A Storyteller Sourcebook for Werewolf: The Wild West (Werewolf: The Apocalypse Companions)
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A Great Help For Any Werewolf:Wild West Storyteller
Frontier Secrets: A Storyteller Sourcebook for Werewolf: The Wild West (Werewolf: The Apocalypse Companions)
Phil Brucato , Richard E. Dansky , Robert Hatch , and Ian Lemke
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A Great Help For Any Werewolf:Wild West Storyteller.......2000-04-14

The Storyteller screen conveniently puts most of the frequently referenced charts and tables at the ST's fingertips, while providing plenty of room to hide dice rolls and ST notes. Frontier Secrets gives additional gifts, ideas about antagonists (information about Wild West Fomori), and plenty of other surprises for both players and storytellers. All in all, a great "supplement" for anyone running (or even playing) in a Werewolf Wild West game... even more so for the book than for the screen.

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The time-tested, gentle, and successful method that introduces children to potty traing as early as six months. Time-tested training tips for introducing toddlers--and even infants--to the potty. Methods for combating common problems of training delay. A troubleshooting plan for moving toddlers from diapers to potty independence. Hints on how to overcome accidents and buid confidence in children.

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WONDERFUL book!.......2007-09-18

If I would have had it earlier, I would have taken my daughter out of diapers before her first birthday. Still, had her completely day- and night-trained by 16 months!

A little bit of good, a little bit of not-so-good.......2007-08-15

Although I had amazing success with my first child without books or other advice, I decided to read as much about the potty training process as possible before I started with my second child.

I didn't come across the ECing concept until recently, which is a shame since my little girl is now 2 and I feel like I missed an important window of opportunity. "How to potty train - and prevent bedwetting - at any age" lured me in and I checked this out from the library despite knowing this book was mainly geared toward infant training. There are some really nice sections on how to deal with older children, but the majority of the book focuses on training infants and younger babies and pointing out the dangers of diapers and the dangers of waiting too long to potty train.

There are quite a few great ideas I will take from this book and apply to our own potty training process, but there are a few major problems that I HAVE to address. The first being that "research shows that babies and toddlers comprehend less than their parents think." Under the "Travel Dictionaries" section, Sonna stresses the importance of using the same words so that children don't become confused. Personally, I believe parents underestimate their children's abilities and give them less credit than they deserve. Children DO have the ability to learn different words having the same meaning and we see this when we look at bilingual families. Young children are capable of understanding two different languages simultaneously, yet Sonna suggests that they are confused if someone says "potty" and someone else says "toilet." Our children have an AMAZING capacity to learn and understand different words and I think that should be recognized. Moms shouldn't stress because they say "potty" and grandma says "bathroom" and dad says "restroom" and the older sibling says "toilet."

At the same time Sonna is suggesting that our children don't understand as much as we think they do, she claims that a fully trained 21-month-old can handle all toileting responsibilities. This includes making it to the potty in time, removing clothing, going in the potty, cleaning themselves, replacing clothing, emptying and rinsing the potty chair, cleaning up any splashes, and then washing hands. All of this may be supervised, but these are things the FULLY trained child should be doing without assistance. Although I recognize the amazing mental capacity of children, I just don't think a barely-two-year-old has the physical coordination required to do all of these things as well as Sonna suggests. I get the impression that at this age, the child should be taking care of her potty needs by herself and no longer needs the parent and it's an impression I don't particularly care for. It makes potty training seem like something that eases the burden of the parent instead of making the child healthier and happier.

By biggest concern is found on pages 22 & 23. "Keeping your child's bottome covered, only touching the genital area during diaper changes and baths, and criticizing your todder for running naked through the house all communicate rejection of your child's body and contribute to the idea that it is shameful." Found on page 23, parts of this statement have me thoroughly confused and more than a little worried. While I DO completely agree that parents should teach children to have a healthy, positive view of their bodies I can't think of ANY time where it would be appropriate for a parent to touch their child's genital area other than diapering and bathing. Not one! No, a child's genitals are not shameful but they ARE private and should not be touched by anyone other than themselves for anything more than what is necessary for hygiene. Touching for any other reason would be inappropriate and WRONG. Sonna walks a slippery slope with this statement and could potentially cause a lot of problems with some parents. It would have been more helpful for her to suggest other reasons for touching besides diapering and bathing... even though I can't possibly imagine what those reasons might be. At least it wouldn't leave things so open-ended.

The general lack of suggestions is also something I didn't care for in this book. She says to show disapproval during accidents, but doesn't suggest how to display it. Do you shake a finger and say "no", do you yell or spank, do you put them in timeout? Although these are not things I would personally do, there are parents that do these things and suggestions for alternative ways of showing displeasure would be extremely helpful to them. Some just don't know what to do and then lash out.

All of that being said, there are ideas I like and will use with my child. I like the idea of a potty sit in and I like the idea of letting children go undiapered to learn what their body is doing. I especially like the way she stresses the importance of gentleness, patience, and consistancy.

I wouldn't necessarily recommend this book as the sole source of potty training knowledge, but I would definitely recommend that you read it at least once.

Great Propoganda, Not very Instructional.......2007-08-14

This book is a great testament to the fact that children can in fact be potty trained early in life, as soon as they are able to sit on a potty the author attests. Unfortunately she spends far too much time "selling" her readers on the idea of early start potty "learning" and not enough time actually teaching parents how to implement the practice. It is a great reference though and I intend to attempt the early start potty learning with my next child. It seems to be a bit too late for my nearly 2 year old this time around. I'm going to try Teri Crane's Potty Train Your Child in Just One Day instead.

Only wish I had found it sooner..........2007-07-07

Who knew there are other ways besides disposable diapers and messy changes? This book is comprehensive and suggests many approaches to potty training and to diapering in general for infants and children of tender young ages. As a first time mom, I would have loved to have found this book sooner! Some of the methods described in this book are most practical for stay-at-home moms, while others can be accomplished by nannys or sitters in a small group environment. Not very practical for kids in a typical daycare setting, although the author points out that it can be done. I really enjoying reading about these traditional and forgein pottying methods; its amazing how mindsets have changed with the introduction and widespread use of disposible diapers.

This book is a blessing!.......2007-05-17

My girls were trained by 27 months of age thanks to the helpful tips and great insight of this book. I would and HAVE recommended it to many parents!

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First published in 1997, CONCEPTS IN WINE CHEMISTRY was the first text and reference book in decades to explain the basic science behind the chemistry of wine. This new edition is now fully revised and updated to meet the field's most recent developments and give the chemistry backbone to the broader science of winemaking. The chapters are logically organized from the musts and juice composition through each step of the winemaking process: fermentation, phenolics, oxidation, oak products, sulfur dioxide, cellar process and wine defects. Also included is a chapter on the history of wine chemistry and ancient winemaking practices, and a thorough index and chapter outlines.

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make your wine beter

Concepts in Wine Technology
Yair Margalit
Manufacturer: Wine Appreciation Guild
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This is the companion book to the author's best selling Concepts In Wine Chemistry. It is a successor to his original Winery Technology & Operations. Since the author published his first book in 1990, he has shifted much of his time from research and teaching to operating his own small winery and consulting world-wide with other winemakers. Thus, this new text has a very practical and applied science character. In addition there have been significant discoveries and technological advances in winemaking since the original text. The enlarged sections on fermentation, skin contact, acid balance, the use of oak, phenolics and quality control reflect and expand upon the original text.

This is a "how-to" book, organized in the sequence of the processes a winemaker faces when confronted with the rapid challenge of converting fresh grapes into good wine. As the author points out, the grapes will make wine by themselves due to natural biological and chemical processes. However, to make good wine or even great wine, nature must be guided by the skilled and artful hand of the winemaker.

The author's many years of experience in producing many different wines helps the reader focus on the right processes at the right time to achieve winemaking success. This book stands on the shoulders of the original highly acclaimed text and again it can be said: "Don't make wine without it"!

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This digital document is an article from Wines & Vines, published by Hiaring Company on September 1, 2004. The length of the article is 1994 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Sticky issues: label application machinery.(Race Labeling Concepts)(wine labels)
Author: Jane Firstenfeld
Publication: Wines & Vines (Magazine/Journal)
Date: September 1, 2004
Publisher: Hiaring Company
Volume: 85 Issue: 9 Page: 26(3)

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