Way Back in the Country: Recipes from six generations of East Texas farm cooking and the stories behind them

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Way Back in the Country, in the days of yesteryear, the biggest events around were two-week-long outdoor revivals and box suppers, where the most creative dinner pails took the prize--when food was always a key link in a family's sweet communion. In farm-rich Delta County, Texas, you'll still hear folks speak of the Three Red-Haired Miller Girls, who grew up in those bygone times and whose family remains legedary for its plentiful, inventive cooking. Enter the world of the Miller Girls and their farm kin, as their antics are woven around this fresh, eclectic recipe collection that will make your mouth water as you read. The mishaps and victories of the six generations that encompass these real-life characters will have you laughing, crying, and eager to cook their way and perhaps to preserve a few recipes of your own. Written in the "Way Back" spirit of James C. Hefley and "Ozark Monk" Hefley, who popularized Hannibal's other "Way Back" books.

The Big Book of John Deere Tractors: The Complete Model-By-Model Encyclopedia, Plus Classic Toys, Brochures, and Collectibles (John Deere)
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Wow

Great Gift

Joan

If you love tractors...

A "must" for all John Deere tractor enthusiasts.

The Big Book of John Deere Tractors: The Complete Model-By-Model Encyclopedia, Plus Classic Toys, Brochures, and Collectibles (John Deere)
Don MacMillan
Manufacturer: Voyageur Press (MN)
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 0896583783

Book Description

THE ultimate encyclopedia of John Deere tractors from around the world, The Big Book of John Deere Tractors is a model-by-model historical reference to John Deere tractors-including European models-and more, from their beginning in 1892 until today. Photos showcase beautifully restored tractors and unique paintings and artwork from the Deere archives. Other illustrations include rare and valuable original brochures as well as studio photos of John Deere toys and models. No John Deere enthusiast's collection is complete without The Big Book of John Deere Tractors! For John Deere enthusiasts & general tractor buffs.

Don Macmillan is, without a doubt, the most respected and best-known John Deere historian and expert. He is the author of three other well-known Deere books: John Deere Tractors and Equipment Volumes 1 and 2, and John Deere Tractors Worldwide.

Randy Leffingwell and Andrew Morland are two of the world's premier tractor photographers and authors of numerous tractor books.
Also recommended: The Field Guide to Vintage Farm Tractors, Classic Tractors of the World, Toy Farm Tractors, This Old Tractor, This Old Farm, Vintage Farm Tractors, Vintage John Deere.
Town Square Books from Voyageur Press provide entertaining, in-depth coverage of popular cultural icons, collectibles, nostalgia, and Americana. Town Square Books have an appealing balance of lively text, crisp full-color photography, and careful reproduction of rare archival material.

Customer Reviews:

Wow.......2005-02-15

The big book of john deere tractors has a bunch of different types of tractors in all kinds of different styles. John deere tractors are very interesting.
I really like reading about tractors they are very interesting to learn about. It seems like every time I read about a tractor I learn a new fact. One fact that I really like that it tells the exact year that they were made. As you go along you find new ways to work on older John deere tractors.

I really liked this book because I like learning new things about tractors. I like looking and reading these books because you can find tractors that you may own yourself. It was very interesting to know all those facts.

Nothing was very confusing about this book I really enjoyed this book. There was only one confusing thing it was the diagrams. Other tan that there was nothing confusing about this book.

Great Gift.......2003-01-09

I purchased this for my dad for Christmas and he loved it!

Joan.......2002-12-10

Hi I received my book in good condition. I was very pleased with your company. I will shop with you again. I know my dad will be happy with his Christmas gift. Do you sell glass lamp globes. I have a pink lamp with only the bottom half. I am looking for the top. It is pink with roses and a small covered wagon with a couple of stands of wheat around it. It is raised design that you have to look close to see.

Thanks
Joan

If you love tractors..........2001-11-21

then this is the book for you. I bought it as a gift for a knowledgable friend and he was in raptures. I now know more about John Deere tractors than I ever dreamed it was possible to know! This book covers every John Deere tractor ever made and covers them in great detail. The photos and vintage posters add to the appeal of this tractor encyclopedia.

A "must" for all John Deere tractor enthusiasts........2000-03-03

John Deere tractors are often older vintage collectible models and this provides an excellent encyclopedia to tractors from around the world, providing a fine model-by-model historical reference and including European models in its assessment of tractors from 1892 to modern times. Photos showcase the tractors and add appeal.

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John Deere 2007
Jeff Hackett
Manufacturer: MBI
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Binding: Calendar

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The John Deere Tractor Legacy 2007
John Deere Tractor-A-Day 2007 with toy
The Big Book of John Deere Tractors: The Complete Model-by-Model Encyclopedia, Plus Classic Toys, Brochures, and Collectibles

ASIN: 0760324603

Book Description

This long-running calendar features thirteen stunning green-and-gold John Deere tractors. Featured is an array of models from the 1920s, 1930s, 1950s, 1970s, and beyond, as well as some implements. Each month also includes a smaller photograph focusing on an interesting detail of the tractor model featured. The accompanying captions give horsepower information, model features, and historical background. (licensed)

John Deere Farm Toys: Identification Guide, Value Guide, Inventory List

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Okay, but numerous mistakes

John Deere Farm Toys: Identification Guide, Value Guide, Inventory List
Bill Vossler
Manufacturer: Bill Vossler Books
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The Big Book of John Deere Tractors: The Complete Model-by-Model Encyclopedia, Plus Classic Toys, Brochures, and Collectibles

ASIN: 0970804121

Book Description

This new second edition and newly-updated book shows that John Deere farm toys hold their value better than other brands, and are usually worth more. Today's collectors need a guide, like John Deere Farm Toys, to identify and price their toys.

Customer Reviews:

Okay, but numerous mistakes.......2003-09-29

Mr. Vossler's task was daunting: list all the variations of John Deere toys that are known to exist, associate nearly 1400 photographs with the individual toy, and set a value range for each item. The value range for most toys is appropriate. Unfortunately, several listings are duplicates and nearly one photograph per page does not match the description. This book needed to be reviewed by one of the many collectors knowledgeable on John Deere toys before being published.

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134 B&W rare photos & illustrations hand-picked from the Deere & Company Corporate Archives. Row crop, standard, orchard & industrial version of this popular tractor are featured at work in the field & in detailed studio photos.

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The John Deere Legacy (John Deere)
Don Macmillian
Manufacturer: Voyageur Press
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Classic Deere Tractors: An Album of Favorite Big Green Farm Tractors from 1914-1970 (Farming Legends)
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ASIN: 0896586197

Book Description

Not only is "The John Deere Tractor Legacy" published under license of Deere Company, it is edited by the world's most respected and best known John Deere historian and expert--Don Macmillan--so readers know they can rely on its information. This comprehensive history of the man, his company, and his legacy includes a biography of John Deere, plus excerpts from the writings of Deere engineers and historians, such as Wayne Broehl, Harold Brock, and Orrin Miller. Images are from the Deere archives, as well as from noted tractor photographer Ralph W. Sanders. Readers will find never-before-published material in "The John Deere Tractor Legacy," including compelling accounts of the development of the Waterloo Boy, the Johnny Popper, and the New Generation tractors. Readers will also discover the importance of the work that Deere did for the U.S. Army in World War II and how it helped the company to become the number-one tractor manufacturer in the world. Coverage of plows, implements, combines, cars, snowmobiles, lawn and garden tractors, and bicycles is also included.

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Classic John Deere
MBI Publishing Company
Manufacturer: Crestline
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 0760327130

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Classic John Deere tracks the evolution of these farmstead staples, which have faithfully tended to Americas soil for nearly a century. Full-color photography, timelines and notable moments in John Deere history combine to tell the story of these tractors, known for their performance just as much as they are for their appearance.

John Deere Two-Cylinder Collectibles: Collector's Reference Guide (Collectors' Reference Guide)

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Great little resource

John Deere Two-Cylinder Collectibles: Collector's Reference Guide (Collectors' Reference Guide)
Greg Stephen
Manufacturer: MBI
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John Deere Tractor Data Book: Two-Cylinder Models Through 1960 (DataBook)

ASIN: 0760307504

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From 1892 to 1960, John Deere built exclusively two-cylinder tractors. Big Green promoted these Johnny Poppers with a plethora of merchandise and print advertising intended to grease the wheels with prospective buyers. Today, those giveaways, ads, and merchandise are highly collectible among farm tractor enthusiasts. This illustrated listing provides a photo collage for each group of collectibles, along with a 200-word overview.

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Great little resource.......2007-09-18

This book has a plethora of information for the John Deere collector. I highly recommend it to those of you interested in John Deere history or collecting memorabilia.

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Ertl Toy Tractors
Patrick Ertel , and Catherine Lee Phillips
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ASIN: 0760320195

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In more than one respect, Ertl, long the most celebrated name in diecast toy tractors, is much like Tonka: both were founded shortly after World War II in the basements of enterprising Midwesterners. Although Ertl, also like Tonka, has produced countless toy trucks, this book will focus solely on the Iowa toymaker's true bread and butter: toy tractors produced from 1945 to present. Two hundred color photos depict Ertl's 1/16- and 1/64-scale tractors, up close with theater-gel backgrounds, diecast implements, and the sort of plastic injection-molded farmers and livestock with which Ertl has often packaged its tractors. Accompanying the is the story of how this Dyersville-based company grew by leaps and bounds, including founder Fred Ertls' first licensing of some of these companies' names and actual designs in 1945 , the family-based assembly line he and his wife established in their home, Ertl's renowned commitment to quality, and the incredible detail that goes into today's precision-made scale models.- Most collectible toy tractors available today are produced by Ertl- The truly American story of how an unemployed immigrant foundryman licensed the designs of ag giants I-H and J-D, melted surplus aluminum aircraft pistons in his basement furnace, poured the slag into hand-made sand molds, and put his five sons to work assembling and painting the tractors at the kitchen table- New 1/16 scale Ertl tractors typically sell in the $60 price range; most highly collectible vintage examples in the mid-three-figure range- WalMart is the #1 customer; followed by Farm & Fleet- Ertl, celebrating its 60th Anniversary, is the 900 pound gorilla in this categoryAbout the AuthorPatrick Ertel is the publisher for Antique Power magazine. Catherine Lee Phillips provided the photography for the book. They both live in Yellow Springs, Ohio.

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Essential reading for the John Deere Collector!
Down memory lane!!
Enjoyed the Book . Worth Buying
These collectibles range from the commonplace to the unique

John Deere Collectibles
Brenda Kruse
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ASIN: 0760308306

Book Description

Informative guide spans the companys entire history, providing current price ranges and color photos for each piece described.

Customer Reviews:

Essential reading for the John Deere Collector!.......2001-04-13

This book goes a long way in filling the void in the hobby of collecting John Deere memorabillia. While numerous books abound regarding John Deere toys, John Deere Collectibles explores the various advertising give aways and promotional items employed by Deere through the years. From watch fobs to brochures to banners and signs, it gives an excellent overview of the breadth and depth of memorabillia out there. This book leaves you excited about what you might aleady possess, or items undiscovered in the attic, barn or flea market. For the novice or experienced collector, or even someone simply nostalgic for John Deere, John Deere Collectibles by Brenda Kruse should be a welcome addition to your library

Down memory lane!!.......2001-03-26

What A wonderful job Brenda did with the many Deere items that we have forgotten about.This book is for any tractor collector or people with an interest in the way it used to be will LOVE this book.Plus it has some guide lines on what the items are valued at,good job Brenda thank you.Jack=JDFARM:>)~

Enjoyed the Book . Worth Buying.......2001-03-26

The great color photos and old memorbilia made this book very enjoyable to read. Wish there had been more of it.

These collectibles range from the commonplace to the unique.......2001-03-16

John Deere Collectibles showcases more than 1,000 items associated with John Deere. These collectibles range from the commonplace to the unique. Indeed, many of them were hidden away in collectors' basements and attics, or guarded in the Deere & Company's corporate archives. Profusely illustrated with more than 200 full-color photographs of memorabilia, the 128-page John Deere Collectibles is a "must" for all collectors of this specialized area, and will prove to be a nostalgic, highly recommended and very special treat for anyone who every grew up around and worked their farms with John Deere tractors and products.

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Tractor Jokes Plow Deep Smile Furrows!

101 Uses for an Old John Deere
Cletus Hohman
Manufacturer: Voyageur Press
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ASIN: 0896586065

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Who knew there were so many uses for old John Deere tractors? We’ve gleaned 101 fun, amusing ideas for interesting uses for that old Johnny Popper sitting in the yard or rusting in the field. They may just inspire you to come up with some of your own!

Customer Reviews:

Tractor Jokes Plow Deep Smile Furrows!.......2003-07-04

My father's family grew up on a farm in central Illinois where they raised corn, soybeans, cows and pigs. Naturally, one of the joys of being a youngster was to visit our grandfather and to crawl all over the farm equipment. While there, I remember a particular brand of humor that was both drier and more restrained than the humor I was used to in Southern California. Reading 101 Uses for an Old John Deere brought back all of those wonderful experiences for me.

The book is a handy size to carry around, so you can share the good humor inside its pages with those you meet.

The 101 uses are arranged as follows:

Matters of Growing Up, pp. 8-27

Matters of the Heart, pp. 28-35

Matters of Everyday Life, pp. 36-79

Matters of Fun, pp. 80-91

Matters of the Soul, pp. 92-95

Matters of Growing Old and Wise, pp. 96-108

Each use is illustrated by either a drawing, an old advertisement, a painting, or a photograph. A brief headline captures the "use" and a short sentence explains the use.

What makes the book charming is that the uses are very unexpected and humorous. Here are some of my favorites:

High Chair; Jungle Gym; Lego Set; Goal Posts; Hiding Place; Anatomy Lesson; School Bus; Flight Simulator; Driver's Ed Vehicle; Guy Magnet; Hot Date; Ride to Lover's Lane; Wedding Present; Honeymoon Cruise; Volkswagen Bug; Lamborghini; Muscle Car; Convertible; Taxi; Minivan; James Bond 007 Spy Vehicle; Stealth Fighter; Lunch Counter; Posture Builder; Beach Chair; Exercise Bike; Dog Walker; Mother-in-Law Apartment; Lawn Ornament; Insurance Claim; Fertilizer; Junk Pile Starter Kit; Sci-Fi Movie Terror; Christmas Tree; Second Husband; Sex Symbol; Time Machine; and Perfect Ending.

To give you a flavor of a "use," let's look at "Goal Posts." "The exhaust pipes on a John Deere Model D were just right for kicking field goals in a friendly game of football." The image is face on towards a tractor. "Christmas Tree" has two tractors festooned with colored lights in front of a house similarly lit on a snowy night.

If you personally love John Deere tractors, this book will bring you much delight. Even if you don't, you should give it as a gift to someone who does love this American icon.

After you finish smiling your way through the book, consider what other parts of our American heritage can regularly bring a smile to your face. Do you have enough samples of these other symbols around to keep you smiling all the time?

Fairies, Elves, and Gnomes CD-ROM and Book (Dover Electronic Clip Art)
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Fairies, Elves, and Gnomes CD-ROM and Book (Dover Electronic Clip Art)
Marty Noble
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Whimsical Animals Illustrations CD-ROM and Book (Electronic Clip Art)

ASIN: 0486996921

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Add a touch of magic to art and craft projects with this whimsical assortment of woodland sprites. Choose from beguiling illustrations of elves engaged in a tug of war, fairy beauties napping amid lush blossoms, and other elfin creatures at play. Charming notes to any project calling for a dash of whimsy. 206 black-and-white illustrations.

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You need a Gnome in your home!

The Gnome Craft Book
Thomas Berger , and Petra Berger
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Customer Reviews:

You need a Gnome in your home!.......2001-10-18

This would be a terrific book for a grandmother or older sister to use with little kids, particularly if the kids like stories about elves or gnomes.

The book has instructions and patterns for a variety of gnomes in several different sizes and styles. Most are made of felt with the addition of nuts, beads, pipecleaners and other easily found craft supplies.

Many of the projects could be completed by a 6-7 year old with some help from an adult or teen. Younger kids could help by finding feathers, nuts, seeds, etc to be used to trim the gnomes somebody else makes.

This book will enable Children to produce really nice projects to use for decorations or gifts. Turn off the TV and the computer and spend an evening making gnomes. You will find that it is truely magic!

The gnomes book of Christmas crafts
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The gnomes book of Christmas crafts
Carol Endler Sterbenz
Manufacturer: H.N. Abrams
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THE GNOME BOOK OF CHRISTMAS CRAFTS
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THE GNOME BOOK OF CHRISTMAS CRAFTS

Manufacturer: Harry Abrams
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Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000HF9A7W

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Everyone dreams of the perfect kitchen—Country Living shows how it’s done.

For the perfect country kitchen, go to the experts at Country Living: with their smart advice and beautiful color photos, they can help make your dream room take shape. Whether you’re designing a brand-new kitchen, remodeling an old one, or just sprucing up selected areas, see how to achieve a happy balance of comfort, efficiency, and good looks. And, thanks to modern technology, even the most old-fashioned farmhouse kitchen can come complete with underfloor heating, space-age ventilation and refrigeration, and industrial-grade efficiency. All the information on planning is wonderfully organized, with details on the work sequence, ventilation, countertops, cabinets, walls, floor, ovens, cooktops, sinks, food storage, and more. Tempting pictures show different design styles, from Shaker to Retro to Rustic, and offer ideas, such as setting up a coffee corner or an informal dining space, for making the kitchen the heart and hub of the home. From displaying collections to adding flowers and plants: no detail goes uncovered.

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