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In this beautiful account, based on thirty years of living with and observing dogs, wolves and dingoes novelist and anthropologist Elizabeth Marshall Thomas brings us a completely new understanding of dogs. We meet Misha, a friend's husky, whom Thomas followed on his daily rounds of more than 130 square miles, and who ultimately provided the simple and surprising answer to the question What do dogs want most? Not food, not sex, but other dogs. We also meet Maria, who adored Misha, bore his puppies, and clearly mourned when he moved away; Bingo, a brave asthmatic pug; and many more fascinating individuals in this unforgettable chronicle, which "brims with insight and respect" (Emily Mitchell, Time International).
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Depends how you read it..........2007-08-26
There are two ways to read this book... and depending upon how you do, I'd give it one star or a full five... (unfortunately Amazon does not allow for this...)
The five star scenario:
Taken as sort of a semi-autobiographical quasi non-fiction New England transcendentalist vibe New Agey Summerhill meets Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenence type book about a lady who decides to give her dogs total freedom to be dogs with little human intervention allowing them to revert back to the lifestyle they once lead in the wilderness as wolves and experiences canines on their terms while learning many lessons in life as well.... Viewed as such, it makes a fascinating read... definitely more poetic than scientific... but still refreshing kibble and urine for the soul. Reads like an emotionally riveting novel in which the characters are dogs, yet with very rich story telling and character complexity... with occasional overboard description including a love scene that goes into a bit too much detail... (Note to audio book version users: Sound track includes music provided by WINDHAM HILL... that should be a clue!)
The one star scenario:
Ought to be retitled "Confessions of an Irresponsible Dog Owner" - - Basically she gives her dogs entire run of the neighborhood, seems to do little to train them, alludes to conflicts with neighbors over leash laws (yes, the crazy lady with the pack of unruly dogs) and in doing so endangers the safety of the dogs... yet takes her literary talent and writes a book turning her experience into a book - - when really she probably belongs as the culprit on an episode of animal police...
All in all, engaging... but my suspicion is that the writer is as equally talent as... missing a few screws...
Incidentally regarding the "rape" scene in which a cocker spaniel wanders onto the property and traumatizes one of her dogs by forcing himself upon her when she wasn't ready.... has anyone ever heard of leash laws? Aside from the fact that dogs sometimes get hit by cars (as did her pug early in the book) despite their well thought out innate gift for artful highway crossing that far surpasses humans (*her claim) - - wouldn't fences, leashes and not letting dogs come and go freely actually lead to a theoretical DECLINE on dog on dog rape and sexual assault - - even if they do have a natural gift for avoiding cars due to their "irreverant" respect of them?
Dingos, incidentally aren't an obscure breed of dogs but a somewhat endangered highway crossing/tree climbing variety of dog that enjoy wondering people's back yards in search of small prey... also a riddle:
What do you get when you allow a Coyote and Dog to breed... answer : A coyote that's less afraid of people, hence more likely to get itself into trouble when it decides to pay a friendly visit to the frustrated property owner with the shotgun... And by the way: Regarding the dog's "mysterious" yet wonderous reaction to death - - with all thse dogs in the room, isn't it just possible that one may have accidentally farted... only that day instead of letting them galivant around the neighborhood she decided to observe them (after having left the body of the dog who just died at the vet to dispose of how he wanted because of her "pragmatic" view of death?)
Review of dog owners.......2007-08-21
I found the reviews of this book hilarious! They provide more insight into the average dog owner than the book they read. The average dog owner is more anthropomorphising than this author could imagine. He or she wants his or her pet to behave like a small soldier, go to ridiculous dog shows based on some human ideal and breed only to produce some bizarre set of traits we think are valuable! Thank God for some alternative, even if it is imperfect. After all, it was not published as a scientific treatise.
Fascinating and sometimes outrageous observing.......2006-09-24
Anthropologist ("The Harmless People"), and novelist ("Reindeer Moon"), turns her prodigious talents to life-long observation of 11 pets in this bestselling classic of dog observation.
Her project began accidentally, with a guest dog, a husky named Misha who jumped fences with ease. "As Misha violated the [leash] law I would receive complaints about him, and with the help of these complaints... I soon was able to establish that he had developed a home range of approximately 130 square miles."
Following on her bicycle, Thomas observes his techniques for dealing with traffic (a mixture of logic and obeisance), scent marking and the social encounters which, it turns out, are his purpose. "Is this all?" Thomas asks the dog irritably. But Misha's ritual maintains his dominant image -- a necessity in the life of a pack, less crucial, even pointless, in a domestic pet
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Misha is a great relief after the two nervous and sadly comic pugs Thomas acquired for her children, so she introduces a female husky, Maria. What follows is a clown's tale of pathos as the male pug dances circles around himself trying to win Maria and is instantly vanquished by the return of Misha.
The "marriage" and puppy rearing of the two huskies is a celebration of health, cooperation and alpha status.
But human intervention puts an end to the idyll. Misha is taken away and Maria, unable to attract another alpha dog into the household, disdains mating with her sons, while two subordinate female dogs, aware of their unworthiness, give birth. In the wild only alpha dogs mate. Straying subordinates would likely have their pups killed since feeding two litters lessens the chances of both.
Thomas' study is full of hilarious and poignant anecdotes, unflinching observation and unabashed emotion. Marshall, illuminating the dignity of a dog's life, demonstrates its powerlessness in the face of human whim.
dogs as fodder for useless experiments.......2006-08-18
It is a miracle that Misha was not hit by a car. Letting a dog roam free in an urban area for days is something your most common and average citizen would never do. But then they aren't involved in important experiments like Liz is.
Anyone with common sense could see that Misha, the Siberian Husky that Liz used for a completely useless experiment, could very easily have been hit by a car and either killed, or seriously injured and then try to find his way home in pain and fear.
No problem for Liz though. She's got research to do! What amazing irony that one of the dangers for Misha that Liz acknowledged was the "dognappers" who could have taken Misha for use in laboratory experiments.
Held a captivating charm, even when I was young........2006-07-12
I first read this book when I was eleven, and from the first page I knew this book was an interesting read.
Having a kind of experiance with dogs from my past years, I didn't expect The Hidden Life of Dogs to be so deep and mysterious. There is a common attitude towards pets that make us humans feel they are beneath us and need us to survive. This was my belief until reading this book.
Dogs are not human. They are very tamable, however, and even after being tamed a dog still holds its wild connection with nature. They are never truly domestic. There is always a part of a canine that longs to roam freely in a pack, and hunt and kill.
During the time I was reading, I realized that dogs are not beneath us at all, but simply allow us to keep them that way. Dogs are just as complex and able to be both cruel and loving at the same time-and also have the need for compromise and authority.
Being so young, there were a lot of things I didn't understand, but now I can look back and realize what Elizabeth was trying to say: Undaunted, a dog can take care of itself, and form bonds with others of its own kind, without the interference of human.
Perhaps letting her pets roam freely appears negligent and careless of the author, but the dog, unlike many others, was able to remember and again experiance the callings of its ancestors and history. Perhaps their lives were rough and unfair at times for the dogs in this book, but they were, I'm sure, quite satisfying.
I would recommend this book for anyone who has an intrest in the canine nature. It is an amazing story.
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Just Between Friends (Hidden Diary)
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Walking home from the beach, Lucy and Serena come upon a little dog that is hurt and lost-and has no ID tags. Lucy's living in a "no dogs allowed" cottage, and Serena's dad is allergic. But they can't leave the poor thing where it is! So the girls devise a temporary scheme...that could mean trouble.
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Excellent book!.......2006-11-30
I grew up reading the Secret Sister series and the Hidden Diary series by Sandra Byrd. Both, in a way, contributed to my childhood. My friend and I would pass them back and forth--our friendship, also, I think grew through these books because we could identify with the girls and their friendship. If you're wanting some warm advice, encouragement, or just some downright girl-fun, you'll love this book!
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- A good light read, some existential angst...
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The Hidden Life of Humans
Erika Ritter
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Erika Ritter's funny and audacious debut novel examines contemporary human conditions through the eyes of a woman and a dog. Single and on the downhill side of forty, Dana Jaeger has an unswerving allegiance to short-term involvements and perennially arrested adolescence. Lately, though, unexpected developments have begun to test the depth of her devotion to non-commitment. Her ex-husband is slowly dying, and an unlikely romance with a private detective is in rapid progress toward something more meaningful than her typical revolving-door relationships with a stable of "Marrieds." Together, the forces of love and loss threaten to unleash within Dana desires as carefully concealed as landmines. Across this treacherous terrain lopes Murphy - a mutt capable of consuming lawn mowers - whom Dana agrees to dogsit (short-term, of course) as a favour to an out-of-town lover. Garrulously opinionated and no stranger himself to pent-up desires, Murphy offers his own inspired insights into Dana's amatory adventures. Between them, mongrel and mistress present a sometimes wry, sometimes antic, portrait of our innermost selves sprung to life, and our deepest longings - for love, revenge, a clean getaway - gracefully realized. Exuberant and incisive, The Hidden Life of Humans sounds the deepest notes of the comical dissonance between our public and private selves, and the promise that lies between who we are, who we claim to be, and who we might yet become.(1997)
Customer Reviews:
Tries to do something different.......2002-05-23
Erika Ritter tries to do something different with this book and the results are mixed. The Hidden Life of Humans is written from the points of view of the main character Dana and a dog named Murphy. I really liked parts of the book being written from the dog's point of view. At times I wished for more of this. At other times the book clunked along awkwardly. I found the main character's friends to be quite two dimensional and ...typical. Luckily, the main story does not revolve around them so overall the book still works. It took a bit for me to get into it, but it did draw me in about the hundred page mark. This is a novel about a woman finding out about herself and what she wants out of life. I was pleased with the end result.
A good light read, some existential angst..........2000-08-09
As a part-time dog-owner and long-time dog-lover, I was intrigued by the cover of this book peeking out at me on bookstore shelves (or screens). As it turns out, a friend who hadn't liked it gave it to me while I was on vacation, and I must say it made for pretty good light reading.
One of the main features of this book is, of course, that part of it is written from the viewpoint of a dog, who has pretty good insight into human behaviour. There are even a few poetic bits about the inner life of dogs - their dreams and so on.
The main story takes place over a few months, I guess. We witness the existential musings of a middle-aged female writer who can't seem to enter into a committed relationship. Her love life is a seemingly endless succession of 'Marrieds', as she calls them. Until... well, you'll just have to see for yourself. Of course, there is a (somewhat predictable) cast of minor characters - the gay friend, the cowboy, the loony stand-up comic....
On the whole, though, I must say, I did enjoy this book and was drawn into the story. I appreciated its terse style and its humour, which pokes fun at the writing business and the somewhat bohemian lifestyle that a lot of us in creative jobs seem to have a knack for - with eccentricities such as refusing to learn to drive. I found the main character quite endearing and had no difficulty understanding why Erika Ritter is a successful playwright.
I don't know if men can readily identify with the protagonist and her quest (for true love, etc.), but I think that Ritter has succeeded in creating a quirky, likeable character struggling with some current (and some timeless) questions. Not the best thing I've read in years, but a pleasant, effective, quite original work by a talented fellow Canadian. Excellent subway or holiday reading, and a must for people who love dogs.
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FREE STUFF FOR KIDS 1997 (Annual)
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Quilts of Virginia, 1607-1899: The Birth of America Through the Eye of a Needle
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Quilts of Virginia, 1607-1899: The Birth of America Through the Eye of a Needle (Paperback - July 30, 2006)
by Virginia Consortium of Quilters, Barbara Tricarico (Editor/Photographer), Maren Lindberg (Chair) Paula C. Golden, Bunnie Jordan, Hazel Carter, Joan McGowan
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Quilts of Virginia - 1607-1899.......2007-10-09
Quilts of Virginia, 1607-1899: The Birth of America Through the Eye of a Needle
Congratulations to the creators of this book, the Virginia Consortium of Quilters. This is beautifully illustrated and very well written. I very much enjoy reading the history of quilting and learning about the States of America, this book is one of the best that I have read. Virginia is such a rich source of inspiration and the material that these authors have found is just wonderful. Sometimes history books can be a bit dry and technical, this is one that should find a home in every quilters collection.Well done and I look forward to any further works that may be currently a "work in progress".
Quilts of Virginia, 1607 - 1899.......2007-09-07
I have almost every State Documentation book published, and this is one of the best. There are wonderful stories that go with every quilt. The pictures are in gorgeous color. Loved every page.
Quilts of Virginia.......2007-08-27
Fantastic Book. Can't stop looking at it. Fabulous addition to my
quilt library!!!!
Quilts of Virginia, 1607-1899.......2007-03-15
This book was a joy! It contained many beautiful quilts of the time frame. I loved the quilts, of course, but I really appreciated all the historiacal information that was included as well. Virginia is rich is early American history. Tie that in with quilts and I am hooked! I came back and bought another copy for a gift. Every quilter in Virginia should own this book!
Wonderful history of quilts in Virginia.......2007-01-25
This is a beautiful book, very well researched, that presents the quilts of Virginia along with the history surrounding the quiltmakers. Virginia was the home of so many early political and prominent figures in American History. In these pages you will find many familiar figures from Martha Washington to Willa Cather, but not only the famous and their quilts are highlighted. Reading the stories behind these quilts, one experiences a true connection to the times in which the quiltmakers lived. The book documents over 270 quilts made before 1900, all of which are beautifully photographed. The information is presented regionally and includes a partial listing of museums and facilities where the quilts can be seen in person. Of all the books of this kind which document the quilts of our ancestors, this is by far the best I have seen. This is a book to treasure.
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You wanted more so here it is! Stars Across America is definitely a bright star at Quilt in a Day with 12 blocks, 12 border treatments, and three different variations on the setting for your finished quilt all presented in a background of the Women of American history.
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She doesn't disapoint.......2007-08-31
Eleanor Burns has been around a long time and knows her way around a quilt pattern. Her instructions are suitable for beginners and the designs are beautiful enough to interest even the most experienced quilter. She continues with her traditional approach and classic patterns, but with some design twists.
Easy to use and filled with some history too........1997-09-29
Stars Across America has beautiful quilt patterns with a star representing famous women in our American history. Along with the easy to follow directions for the quilt is a written history of the woman highlighted with their own star design. Each quilt has it's own unique border also. I made the Eleanor Roosevelt Star quilt and enjoyed the straight forward directions that even a beginning quilter such as myself could make with few mistakes. If you like stars, quilting, and some interesting historical information this is a good book
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Quirky quilting history.......2007-05-13
This is a quirky little book full of newspaper excerpts about quilting. The best part is the background printing on each page which is a close-up of original fabrics used in the featured quilts. A lovely book to go back to and browse over coffee.
Lots of old newspaper snippets about quilts.......2007-04-11
This book was enjoyable, but got to be a little redundant after awhile. I loved the photographs of the antique quilts and quilt tops. A good read, then pass it on to the next quilter you know who is interested in quilt history. I don't consider this a book I would read over and over again.
Bringing together closeup images and close up news reports.......2007-02-18
From the beginning of the 20th century, through 2 World Wars, the Great Depression, the Great Society, the quilt revival, and continuing into the 21st century, quilters have searched their local newspapers, national magazines and books for new patterns and mention of quilts, quilt shows and famous quilters.
In Ms Reich's beautiful new book we will read news of noteworthy quilts and quilters of the 19th century directly from local newspapers of the times. Especially newsworthy were quilts made from "gazillions" of tiny pieces of fabric, painstakingly cut apart and then resewn together in set patterns. It is obvious to this reader that as the 19th century advanced the men who wrote those little filler blurbs became less and less amazed at the feat, and more and more incredulous at why anyone would even attempt such a thing as cutting fabrics into tiny pieces only to sew them back together again into gorgeous patterns. We quilters know why, and so does Ms Reich.
The photos that accompany the text, both in closeup of the fabrics used and the quilts seen as a whole, are incredibly clear and true as to color. Those fabrics are as packed with mouth-watering goodness as a good bar of dark semi-sweet chocolate, and are just as satisfying. In addition the short news articles are often good for a chuckle. This book gives joy on many levels, and as a new addition to the history of quilting is invaluable.
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Quilters' Travel Companion, 2002-2004 (7th Edition)
Audrey Swales Anderson
Manufacturer: Chalet Pub
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A must for any quilter who travels. With this edition of the Quilters' Travel Companion you'll be able to travel right to the doorstep of over 1750 'Featured Shop' across the United States and Canada. Each shop's listing includes address, telephone, shop hours, directions and a description of merchandise. Also included are addresses and phone number for over 1000 additional shops.
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Eighteen essays on nearly forty group-made quilts form a fascinating study of quilts as social documents. The author draws heavily from letters, diaries, and journals of the quiltmakers themselves. Illustrated and indexed.
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The fabrics and quilts of the 19th century are thoroughly detailed in this quilting guide filled with projects that will delight quilters of all levels. Included are eight projects that were inspired by antique quilts but made with today's reproduction fabrics. Quilt historian Barbara Brackman guides crafters through more than a century of American fabrics, and shares wonderful old photos, diary entries, and letters from America's past.
Barbara Brackman has been named to the Quilters' Hall of Fame. She lives in Lawrence, KS.
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Another Brackman Hit.......2007-04-03
An invaluable resource for the quilt historian ,conservator or just an interested quilter. The illustrations helped me to identify fabric by period,style and color. The text gave me invaluable information to help identify a puzzling old quilt which was found stuffed in a chimney undisturbed for 90 years. Barbara Brackman is the author to read when one seeks information about quilts and their history. I enjoyed the chapter identifications allowing me to quickly access the fabric type I was seeking.
America's Printed Fabrics 1770-1890: 8 Reproduction Quilt Projects: Historic Notes and Photographs; Dating Your Quilts.......2007-01-11
This is a good resource for the history of textiles with the purpose of dating quilts or construction of period correct clothing and quilts.
America's Printed Fabrics 1770-1890.......2006-06-29
This book gives a very good compressive over view of fabrics in a certain time frame. While I bought it for reference I discovered it is quite enjoyable just to read. I'd recommend it to anyone with an interest in fabrics. It would be especially useful to a beginning fabric aficionado.
brackman/america's printed fabric 1770-1890.......2005-09-17
what a wonderful resource book for anyone who is interested in fabric/fiber arts.
i'm a quilter who likes to create quilts with a flair from yesterday. this book not only helps me to be closed in my interpretation of that time, it does guide me through the decision which colors have been more used than others. the contents/pictures are very clear and the instructions to recreate some of the quilts are outstanding. i would give this book 6 stars!
Wonderful book.......2005-03-25
I really like the layout on this book - full color pages of historical fabric swatches on the left pages, and comparison reproduction print swatches on the right. Wonderful book for anyone wishing to glean a good understanding of what historical prints look like and how they evolved.
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Excellent Bilingual Learning.......1999-10-08
I have seen Jane Tenorio-Coscarelli read the Tortilla Quilt toelementary school children and they love her and the book. She hasothers: The Tamale Quilt, and the newest, The Pinata Quilt.
A beautifully illustrated book with a great hands on story........1999-03-12
The Tortilla Quilt is a wonderful story about a young girl and her dream to make a quilt like her best friend. Her grandmother helps her dream come true by providing feed sacks to start the quilt. Then her best friend helps by getting more fabric from their old outgrown dresses. Many of us can relate to this story because we grew up in families where our mothers or grandmothers made quilts from our outgrown clothes. I know as a little girl my first dream of sewing was making a quilt. I would cut rectangles from every red and black piece of fabric I could get my hands on. The smell of food cooking was also a big part of our lives. I was raised in cold Minneasota and our lives were much the same as Mariah's. I loved the way the story had the girls working together plus getting the cooperation from the mother and grandmother. The special time spent working on the quilt while on the quilt frame was especially heartwarming. The story makes you want to make a quilt with your child or grandchild so you can have that special time with them now. You also hope that they too will want to hand the quilt down to future generations and share the story of the time when the two of you made the quilt. Great way to get back to family time and values. This book is a great learning tool as the quilt instructions are very easy to follow. You don't have to know how to sew to make this quilt. I found that boys really get into making this quilt. It is fun to see someone with such artistic talent put it all together and be successful with such a wonderful book. We need more stories like this not only to read to our children and grandchildren but also to do a project with them such as the quilt or making tortillas.
A lovely quilt story that includes a pattern for the quilt........1998-08-24
The Tortilla Quilt is a well told story of how a little girl came to make a quilt. She not only learned the mechanics of quilt making, but found out why quilts are so special as she and her friend cut pieces of fabric from the dresses they had outgrown. She loved the quilt so much when it was done, that she wanted to share that love with her grandmother and gave her the quilt as a gift. Through her generosity she learned that a quilt can bring you even more joy when you share it.
The folk-art illustrations by Jane Tenorio-Coscarelli are as delightful as her quilting. At the end of the book there is a recipe for her grandmother's tortillas and a pattern for the nine-piece quilt that appeared in the story. Also, scattered throughout the story are Spanish interpretations - not for the whole story, but for random words.
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Readers are invited to sail through these breezy pages to enjoy a sea of delightful quilt designs inspired by and created on quilting cruises with the author and her triangle-shaped friends Peaky and Spike. Complete instructions and versatile templates are provided for fifteen projects.
The late Doreen Speckmann, taught throughout the world on her acclaimed quilting cruises and international tours and lived in Madison, Wisconsin.
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Beautiful and inspiring--.......2000-07-11
A quality paperback book: large color photos of the finished projects, heavy paper stock. Techniques are straightforwardly explained, easy to follow. Humorously written. If you never sew a stitch, this is a book you will turn to again and again, just for the pleasure of viewing a whimsical and colorful approach to quiltmaking! Highly recommended.
Peaky and Spike.......2000-01-21
This is a wonderful book with clear instructions and lots of pictures. Doreen is known for using bright colors and the quilts in this book are no exception. Many of the fabrics used came from places where she travelled. The reader may need to be able to translate the fabrics into what is available in their own locale. The quilt projects are well illustrated. The quilts were made during (or inspired by) quilting tours to Hawaii, Alaska and the Caribbean. Doreen's sense of humor permeates the book. It is written as if she was talking to you in her easy going manner. Her two triangular friends, Peaky and Spike are used over and over again to make the colorful quilts. Doreen passed away suddenly in Ireland last year (1999) while leading a quilting tour. This second book of hers should be a popular title for those who knew her as a friend, teacher and tour guide.
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