For Bea: The Story of the Beagle Who Changed My Life

Book Description

Harried from recent changes in her life, the last thing Kristin von Kreisler needed was another dog. But when she came upon Bea, a scrawny beagle abandoned by the roadside, she couldn't turn her away. Bea became part of her family, and changed it forever.

Disheveled, malnourished, and terrified of human contact, for months Bea seemed damaged beyond repair. But gradually, she began to trust von Kreisler. After resisting her touch again and again, the dog one day leaned in and nuzzled von Kreisler's neck. From that moment, Bea began to give love as well as receive it. With the typically unforgettable personality of a beagle, over the next decade and a half she taught von Kreisler the value of living utterly in the present, of meeting each day with a good bark, of going on in life without being dragged down by past grief.

Written with rare eloquence and down-to-earth wit, this memoir of Bea and von Kreisler's 15-year love story will charm "beaglers" and touch the heart of anyone who's ever loved a dog. Bibliography.

Customer Reviews:

For Bea.......2007-07-22

This was a true story about a beagle that began her life in a research laboratory. I have adopted two such beagles and could relate to Bea's owner. The book is well written and very moving.

If you need to cheer up, or get some hope, this is the book.......2006-11-05

This book is so powerfully moving that every time I pick it up - I must have read parts of it and/or looked at the pictures dozens of times - I get weepy and feel so grateful that in this complicated world, there are still such wonderful examples of kindness and compassion. Bea will become your hero, your touchstone representing hope.

Miracles Do Happen!.......2006-09-22

If anything this story conveyed to me how there is another option for abused and rejected animals like Bea. There is the option of giving life to them. The option to not turn away from a hurting animal, because even they seek companionship, stability, and YES, even LOVE. I don't believe Bea would've ever made it past the age of five years if she wasn't found one dark night. She was a 'lab' dog and obviously very much abused. She was traumatized, but the author and her husband took the dog under their wings and after years of emotional rehabilitation, Bea learned to trust again and to enjoy her life.

It is a powerful thing to have the option of saving a life or letting a living thing die frightened, abused and alone. It is so easy to turn away and make excuses as to why you shouldn't reach out your hands to help them. But this book reminded me that we all have the power to give life just as much so as to ignore it. This book is just one precious example of a life saved. This book tells Bea's story.

Bea.......2006-08-15

'For Bea' isn't just for dog or beagle lovers (though I do like both) - but for anyone who has had an animal who was more family than pet.

It's an extremely easy and fast read. It is a little short on substance, but it gets to the heart of the matter quickly and stays on course for the most part.

Perfect for anyone considering a rescued dog.......2006-02-24

A great read that will make you laugh and cry. No other book prepared me for adopting a rescued pet like this one did. Many books on pet adoptions discuss dogs who are agressive or have volatile personalities. My dog was at the other end of the spectrum -- withdrawn, frightened, and extremely timid. This book helped me understand the long, slow process of building trust with my pet, and gave me hope that better days were ahead for both of us.

Art Pottery: American & European Price Guide (Antique Trader's American & European Art Pottery Price Guide)
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Another Antique Trader Teaser

Art Pottery: American & European Price Guide (Antique Trader's American & European Art Pottery Price Guide)

Manufacturer: Krause Publications
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Binding: Paperback

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American Art Pottery: Identification & Values

Antique Trader Metalwares Price Guide (Antique Trader's Metalwares Price Guide)

ASIN: 0873494059

Book Description

This handy reference provides the only comprehensive price guide to the field of Art Pottery, both American and European. Drawing from major auction and dealer sources, 3,500 detailed descriptions and 500 photos highlight the products of well-known firms such as Rookwood, Grueby, Weller, and Fulper, as well as dozens of lesser known firms creating pieces in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Features a special introductory section on the American Art Pottery Movement, sketches of typical Art Pottery forms, and sketches of markings found on many varieties of Art Pottery.

• Comprehensive price guide to American and European Art Pottery
• Includes detailed descriptions with photos making identification and pricing easy
• Special introductory section on the American Art Pottery Movement

Customer Reviews:

Another Antique Trader Teaser.......2005-10-30

As with most Antique Trader (AT) reference guides, this one covers a broad range of art pottery artists and manufacturers. However, as is again typical of the AT guides, the scope is quite ambitious, as is the content. The pieces are rare and pricey, and there is too great a variety at the expense of thoroughness. It's a good book for getting a basic range of the different price levels and styles of artists and manufacturers, but if you want to seriously collect or deal in any specific pottery line, you'd do better to find a book devoted to that particular pottery.

Antique Trader American & European Decorative and Art Glass Price Guide (Antique Trader's American & European Decorative & Art Glass Price Guide, 2nd ed)

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If you can buy the pieces in this book, you can probably afford a nicer book
Excellent reference book for the price!
Great New Guidebook For Decorative and Art Glass Collectors

Antique Trader American & European Decorative and Art Glass Price Guide (Antique Trader's American & European Decorative & Art Glass Price Guide, 2nd ed)

Manufacturer: Krause Publications
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0873418964

Book Description

All major types of American and European art and decorative glasswares produced in the 19th and 20th centuries receive comprehensive coverage in the second edition of this authoritative guide. Working with the most current sales results and assisted by material from special contributors, a compact package with a wealth of information has been compiled. Noted authority, Louis O. St. Aubin, lends his special insights and expertise to insure that this is the most current and accurate information available. Dealers, collectors and appraisers searching for a single, handy reference to this field couldn't do better than this volume.

-240 pages of listings as well as drawings of typical glass forms, a glossary of terms and special appendices.
-Listings for 5,000 items highlighted with 500 black and white photos.
-Special sixteen-page color supplement.

Customer Reviews:

If you can buy the pieces in this book, you can probably afford a nicer book.......2005-10-30

Interestingly enough, this book doesn't have a table of contents. Fortunately, unlike the general topic Antique Trader guides, this volume does contain an index, making it much more pleasant and efficient to use. However, the content is a bit ambitious for the average collector. The average price of the pieces in this book is about a $1,000.00. If you're looking for a book to help you value moderately priced collectible glass, this isn't it. However, this is a good book for learning the various forms and styles of art glass. It also contains a decent glossary. With the advent of e-bay, the prices are also a bit out of whack. Some of them are quite low, while others are too high. However, generally speaking, this is a good book for the person who wants to learn about art glass in general and get a good synopsis of some popular styles such as Custard, Cut and Opalescent. If you can get this book for a few bucks, it's a good addition to your glass library, and it's fun to look at the pictures!

Excellent reference book for the price!.......2001-09-25

I probably have spent over $6,000 on glass reference books, and this little gem get's used as much as any of them. For the $14 [...]charged it's a great investment, I throw it in my car and have a great little reference when I'm out and about that covers a very broad variety of glass. There are a few miss-atributions, but overall it's a good price guide, well worth the small price!

Great New Guidebook For Decorative and Art Glass Collectors.......2000-12-30

This brand new year 2000 2nd edition volume contains 240 pages of useful information about this fine collectible. There are more than 500 black and white photos along with a 16-page full color section. There's plenty of text in this book including a useful introduction to the collectible, the evolution of art glass 1880 to 1930, diagrams of typical forms of baskets and bowls, cruets and decanters, pitchers and ewers, and vases. Each of these categories is diagrammed with a description of its characteristics, making identification easy. Items are clearly described, and values shown. There is a bibliography, listing of collectors clubs, and location of museum collections. A wealth of information in this handy sized (6 x 9") softbound volume that's easily carried when you antique. A very helpful publication.

Fast Real Estate Profits in Any Market: The Art of Flipping Properties--Insider Secrets from the Experts Who Do It Every Day
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Great for beginners

Great Resource! A must read for anyone interested in Flipping houses.

reasonable good

All you need to know to get started!

Well written, interesting, and fun to read.

Fast Real Estate Profits in Any Market: The Art of Flipping Properties--Insider Secrets from the Experts Who Do It Every Day
Sebastian Howell
Manufacturer: Atlantic Publishing Company (FL)
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0910627681

Product Description

In real estate markets all around the country, real estate flippers have discovered that a small down payment, a little paint, some cleaning, and some time can net them tens (even hundreds) of thousands of dollars in profits, possibly tax-free. Small upgrades to the kitchen, bathrooms, and living areas, and the ugly house they bought for $200,000 in June can be sold for $300,000 in October. Real estate investing has created more millionaires than any other investment vehicle in this country. Real estate flipping refers to the practice of finding a property that is for saleusually priced below-marketand then selling it soon after it is bought for a quick profit. Finally theres a comprehensive, no-nonsense book that teaches you everything you need to build wealth through flipping properties quickly, legally, and ethically. You dont need great credit, a real estate license, or large sums of capital or experience to get started. There has never been a better time to invest in real estate than today. This new book offers first-time and returning real estate investors tactics for making a fortune. Even if you have little or no money, you can find success in real estate investing by flipping. Flipping properties can be a part-time or full-time business for anybody. You will learn all of the paperwork involved in real estate transactions, including deeds, mortgages, contracts, notes, and titles; new FHA regulations; how to begin investing with little or no cash; locate opportunities; work with real estate agents; increase curb appeal; locate the financing you need; and most importantly, purchase properties for pennies on the dollar and prepare them for a quick sale. The book is loaded with case studies and success storiesfrom real people. You will uncover secrets that expert real estate investors use every day. This comprehensive resource contains a wealth of modern tips and strategies for getting started in this very lucrative area of real estate investing.

Customer Reviews:

Great for beginners.......2007-08-15

This book touches on all the subjects for beginners to learn about flipping. I got a LOT out of it. Basically, you need a lot of help, and a lot of people around you, and if you get that, you have a good chance of succeeding. Good luck with financing tho...it's very tough right now. You really need money to make a go at flipping houses!

Great Resource! A must read for anyone interested in Flipping houses........2007-04-09

Sebastian Howell explains the art of flipping houses in easy to understand and honest tone. She uses this book to lay out step by step all the things to consider and how to go through the whole process of flipping a house from, "Is this something I might want to do" to Depositing the money in the bank. Not only does she cover the whole process from beginning to end, but she covers all the options available to you at each stage. In doing this she covers the pro's and con's for each option and which people they would be best for and which people should choose another option at that particular stage.

I've read several other books trying to research if flipping is something I could do on the side. Howell puts flipping into perspective for those wanting to do it as their full time job as well as those not quite ready to give up their 9 to 5 jobs. Overall this is a very informative book and a definite resource for those just starting and those who are trying to make the decision... "To flip or not to flip?"

reasonable good.......2007-03-14

I just bought serveral similar books here. I would say this is the good book worth to reading. The good point is that it does tell something you may not know about flipping, not just giving you some basic ideas.

All you need to know to get started!.......2007-03-13

You've seen all the shows on television that shows the audience how easy people make money flipping houses. But, I'm sure that you've wondered, just like I have, just how possible is it? Well, Sebastian Howell has laid it all out in black and white. The author has described the process in universal terms, meaning you could apply her principles to any geographical area.

This book is easy to understand and deals in both the basics and the more complex material. It starts off with simple explanations and moves on to understanding the market and the business of making money through buying and selling houses. It gives clear definitions of the legal terms and the jargon that you'll come across in the industry. The author also clearly explains the various people you will associate with and their roles on your team. I really appreciated the examples used in the book. They help to clarify the material. The section covered on financing is comprehensive and understandable with tips to pulling it altogether.

One the most beneficial sections in the book is a complete list of what to look for in a `flippable' house. She gives clear instructions of what to take note of, what can work and what might cause some problems. Once you've found the ideal property, she leads you through the negotiating process. She deals with renovating properties and then moves the reader onto the selling process. The added bonus to the book is the comprehensive index at the back.

Well written, interesting, and fun to read........2007-01-09

Fast Real Estate Profits in Any Market by Sebastian Howell

This is an extremely well written and interesting book. One reason I found it credible is that it gives lots of warnings to be cautious, yet details how success in the real estate business is possible. So it's balanced. Another positive comment is that the book explains terms well, so that a complete novice knows what's going on. It's thorough, but never becomes tedious. The book explains that flipping is not only a means to an income, but is very satisfying on other levels. Restoring an old house is a creative endeavour, and providing buyers with a home they love is richly rewarding on an emotional level.

The way this book is written appeals to me and is in sync with my learning style. It's very linear, and discusses the process of flipping step-by-step. It explains clearly the pitfalls you may encounter along the way, and how to address them.

The book includes sample documents, and a comprehensive glossary.

I really can't find a reason to give this book fewer than five stars out of five. I have never even considered a career in real estate, let alone flipping, but I found the book very interesting.

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House Plant Expert
Wonderful easy plant guide
Large Selection
very concise
Great advice, but you need volume one too

The House Plant Expert
D.G. Hessayon
Manufacturer: Sterling
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0903505355

Book Description

256 pages (all in color), 7 1/4 x 9 3/8. REISSUE.

Customer Reviews:

House Plant Expert.......2007-08-26

If I had known all the measurements in it were in metric only I would have never bought it. I am very disapointed--the book has no practical value for me whatsoever. Amazon needs to specifiy when a book is in metric only.

Wonderful easy plant guide.......2007-07-08

These Plant Expert books are really wonderful and it's very easy to look up different kinds of plants and also learn about plan problems.

Large Selection.......2007-05-12

Large selection of plants with their care. Nice photos of plants. Nothing on diseases of specific plants included.

very concise.......2007-01-16

I love how this book is arranged. Photos and/or drawings of each plant. Short and to the point information that is easy to find on the page. Secrets to success and special problems. The information is useful, understandable and interesting for the skilled plantsman without being boring and technical to the beginner. A must have for both.

Great advice, but you need volume one too.......2007-01-09

The biggest drawback to this book is that you must have book one also, else you won't have the complete volume of information you need for your houseplants.

Taylor's Guide to Orchids: More Than 300 Orchids, Photographed and Described, for Beginning to Expert Gardeners (Taylor's Gardening Guides)

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beginner orchidist
Still can't identify my orchid
A Gem of a Book
EXCELLENT CHOICE FOR YOUR LIBRARY
Not very practical

Taylor's Guide to Orchids: More Than 300 Orchids, Photographed and Described, for Beginning to Expert Gardeners (Taylor's Gardening Guides)
Judy White
Manufacturer: Houghton Mifflin
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Binding: Vinyl Bound

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ASIN: 0395677262

Book Description

One of every seven flowering plants on earth is an orchid. Interest in growing orchids has risen dramatically in recent years, and many new varieties that can be grown in the home without a greenhouse have been developed. Research biologist and full-time garden writer Judy White now brings her expertise--and her stunning photographs--to this much needed book for the expanding world of home orchid growers.

Customer Reviews:

beginner orchidist.......2007-05-13

I originally bought this book for the descriptions of the orchids, but found a lot of basic orchid care information. I have several orchid books, and this is one of three I use the most.

Still can't identify my orchid.......2007-04-06

My girl friend left me with four orchids when she departed to take care of her sick parents. These were definitley the dregs of her 20+ collection. Surprisingly, I've been able to get two of them to bloom, but even all these pictures can't help me identify the blomming orchid.
Excellent for instructions on how to take care of the plants; however, I will have to report back later if their procedures worked for me!

A Gem of a Book.......2007-02-27

An excellent book with cultural information that goes well beyond what's in most beginner books, yet is accessible and easy to understand. The 300 gorgeous color plates, if overly saturated with color,at times, are restricted to a satisfying mix of genera, both species and hybrids. This book is compact and impossible to keep open and would benefit from a much deserved larger format. Highly recommended.

EXCELLENT CHOICE FOR YOUR LIBRARY.......2006-01-13

I grow and collect orchids strictly as a hobby. I first purchased this particular work at the time of it's publication and have been using it ever since. The photographs are wonderful and I have found that the 300 + orchids covered in this book are truely that...covered and covered quite well. The author's text, as to discriptions and "how to grow," are extremely useful. The grower/collector must realize though, that as the title of the book states, this covers more than 300 orchids. Needless to say, there are many, many more out there and If one wishes to own just one book that lists all of them, then be aware this one does not. That being said, I have yet to find a book that does list all of the hundreds and hundreds of varities and thousands of hybrids. I shoud think that this would be an impossible undertaking as each year these numbers increase many fold. I personally own several dozen books on the subject and am constantly adding to them. This is a good book, one that should be added to the many others you will no doubt purchase if you pursue this wonderful hobby. I recommend this one highly.

Not very practical.......2005-11-03

Depending on what you're looking for, this book is not for everyone, definitely not for the beginners. There're very little instructions on how to cultivate orchids. I find the binding of the book awkward. The pictures are of great quality though.

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The Pocket House Plant Expert

The Pocket House Plant Expert
D.G. Hessayon
Manufacturer: Expert
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ASIN: 0903505592

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With over 10 million copies in print, the large-sized version is the world's bestselling book on houseplants. Here it is in a nice compact edition that still has all the facts you need--including the latest how-tos for buying, potting, growing, displaying, treating, and breeding more than 300 varieties. No other volume gives you so much information and advice! Every plant appears in full-color close-up photos and detailed drawings, with lists of over 1,000 types and subspecies, and so much more. Most important: an A to Z guide to plants, from ferns and palms to cacti and orchids.

Customer Reviews:

The Pocket House Plant Expert.......2007-05-13

This is a fine book, easy for reference and packed with information on everything needed for growing and propagating

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The Pocket Garden Troubles Expert
D.G. Hessayon
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ASIN: 0903505541

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Take the EXPERT with you anywhere! The world's best-selling gardening series...written by the world's best-selling gardening author...in a handy carry-it-anywhere, at-your-fingertips format! With over 43,000,000 copies of the EXPERT books in print, it's very clear that gardeners depend on these detail-filled guides for choosing, cultivating, and caring for plants of many kinds. Become a "pocket-carrying" expert, too--with compact versions of the full-size manuals that give you on-the-spot information.
* At the nursery and trying to decide what flower, shrub, or tree to buy? Just pull the book from your pocket or purse, and see in an instant which ones suit your soil, climate, current layout--and lifestyle too.
* In the park or public garden and want to identify a specimen that's caught your eye? The "encyclopedia"'s right there so you can look it up.
* Working in the backyard and concerned your favorite plant might have a disease or pest? Wonder if what's sprouting is a bothersome weed? Don't wait: you can take care of those troubles ASAP when you have the facts in a flash.
Every one is in full color, with easy-to-use directories. You won't want to go anywhere without them!

Plantas De Interior / The House Plant Expert: Manual De Cultivo Y Conservacion / Manual Of Cultivation and Conservation

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Plantas De Interior / The House Plant Expert: Manual De Cultivo Y Conservacion / Manual Of Cultivation and Conservation
D. G. Hessayon
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Flores De Jardin / The Flower Expert: Manual De Cultivo Y Conservacion / Manual of Cultivation and Conservation
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BE YOUR OWN HOUSE PLANT EXPERT
D. G. HESSAYON
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Be Your Own House Plant Expert

Manufacturer: Pan Britannica Industries LTD.
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Be your own house plant expert
D. G Hessayon
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GOLD PLATED HOUSE PLANT EXPERT
D.G. HESSAYON
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The Origins and Diversity of Axial Age Civilizations (Suny Series in Near Eastern Studies)
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Synchronous emergence--Darwinism, the counterevidence

The Origins and Diversity of Axial Age Civilizations (Suny Series in Near Eastern Studies)

Manufacturer: State University of New York Press
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Synchronous emergence--Darwinism, the counterevidence.......2002-04-28

In the age of the reign of Darwin it is little known that we have the spectacle of historical evolution in our backyard, and that this evidence suits Darwin's thesis poorly.
This is one of the key texts in the lore of the so-called 'Axial Age', the idea proposed by Karl Jaspers in his Origin and Goal of History. This series of essays is one of the lifeboats for this underappreciated research tradition, one all too liable to misinterpretation. The idea of the Axial Age and the data of history that it points to is one of the most important and thorniest questions of world history. What are we seeing? These essays are invaluable and attempt to grapple with the basic idea. One of the problems with Jaspers' approach to this data, which has been accumulating since the nineteenth century, is that the explanation lies in this period's unique or fundamental achievement of transcendence, in some sense or fashion. But this is not a property, as such, of this period. Then what is going on? It is one of the most difficult questions that can best be answered by extending the range of the data and seeing the Axial Age in its overal context, an idea difficult to pursue here.
These essays are in all cases a fascinating addition to an as yet unsolved problem treated by this reviewer in material of his own.

Axial Civilizations And World History (Jerusalem Studies in Religion and Culture)

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Axial Civilizations And World History (Jerusalem Studies in Religion and Culture)

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