Book Description
The basics of equine sports massage using simple techniques such as compression and cross-fiber friction,
Customer Reviews:
There must be better books out there.......2007-07-09
I have seen amazing results from having a professional equine massage therapist work on my horse and hoped this book could teach me to give my horse massages that would supplement the professional ones. I was very disappointed.
The illustrations fall short of clarifying the text and the text is quite vague. The writing style is almost too casual and the author's use of British terms could be confusing to some. The book is very short and could have been shortened further if most of the pages weren't filled with white space and pictures of the author grinning like an idiot in poses that do not explain what she's doing.
The techniques the author describes makes one think that just currying a horse will sufice as a thorough massage. I imagine there are better books on how to give a sports massage to a horse. Hopefully I will come across one soon.
Book Description
This book provides a complete introduction to horse massage. It is a book for everyone who wants to help their horses to relax and regenerate after competitions or long rides.
- Massage techniques and stretching exercises put in perspective.
- Easy to learn
- "Treatment after competition" chapter explains how horses can be relaxed after exertion.
Customer Reviews:
Great book - very informative.......2005-05-01
I read this book over 15 years ago. I wanted to see if I could get another copy as mine was stolen (it was so good). Helped me a lot with horses. As I heard that Jack Meagher died last week, I thought I would look for it. I think I only paid $15 for my paperback copy years ago and would not suggest anyone pay $70 for this book but it was very good. The price is so high I think because of recent demand due to the author's death. I will keep looking rather than purchase a copy here.
Customer Reviews:
too acedemic.......2007-07-11
I was disappointed with this book because it is too acedemic. It covers a lot of theory but is not very practical with only a few diagrams. While a professional massage or physical therapist would enjoy reading it, a horse owner wanting easy to read instructions with diagrams, would be disappointed. I would borrow it from a library, but it is not worth buying.
A little more technical than I had planned for.......2006-08-07
This book is extremely detailed in anatomy. Although I like it, it's a little more detailed and technical than I had in mind for massage and stretching. It's almost like a mini text book. I found it a little on the heavy side for reading. I think this book is only for the most serious of students. It is chock full of technical descriptions, diagrams and some good black and white photos. I found myself skipping around trying to find something I might want to try on my horse but this book really isn't good for that. It really is more of a manual for the student of equine massage and physical therapy.
Slow going at first..........2006-01-27
Technical jargon galore in the first few chapters but after that the rest is easier for us non-vets to understand.
Simple and Easy to Understand.......2000-04-16
This book on equine massage therapy was very clear and easy to understand. It pinpointed specific places to do specific exercises, and gave clear pictures of the anatomy you were dealing with. How to do the exercises, and how to improve your work with the horse in general, was very well explained, and made sense for someone who is not an expert.
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- Occupied Japan for Collectors
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Occupied Japan for Collectors/1945-1952
Florence Archambault
Manufacturer: Schiffer Publishing
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
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ASIN: 0887403786 |
Book Description
During the occupation of Japan between 1945 and 1952, a world market for small and inexpensive goods was correctly identified as a starting point for rebuilding the Japanese economy. This new book is filled with thousands of once-familiar items of ceramic, paper, glass, celluloid, wood, and papier-mache which were marked "Made in Occupied Japan," and shipped to the United States and the United Kingdom. Today, these items have increased in value and are avidly collected. The book presents over 400 color photographs of the items, shows 133 different manufacturers' marks, and includes a value guide.
Customer Reviews:
Occupied Japan for Collectors.......2000-05-23
Ths was the first book we bought about Occupied Japan. We were bran new collectors and found that we learned a great deal from this book. Now that we have been collected for some time we still use this as refernce for pricing items. The only prolbem I find with this book is that evertime I find an item I want to find a price for there is no price indicated in the price guide. Very frustrating. I would still recommend any collector owning this book it gives alot of very good information and anyone can learn alot from this. We do like it and would suggest every MIOJ collector own this book.
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Made in Occupied Japan: A Collector's Guide
Marian Klamkin
Manufacturer: Outlet
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Binding: Hardcover
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ASIN: 0517526603 |
Book Description
In Pocket Guide to Occupied Japan, authors Monica Lynn Clements and Patricia Rosser Clements showcase the wide array of products made in Japan during the American Occupation (1945-1952). Once sold in department stores or dime stores, these items are now much sought after by collectors. With a brief history and over 250 color photographs, this handheld guide features figurines, planters, vases, salt and pepper shakers, animals, toys, dishes, mugs, wall plaques, metal objects, and other interesting items made in Occupied Japan. It is a welcomed addition to anyone's personal reference library.
Customer Reviews:
Pocket Guide to Occupied Japan.......2000-05-23
We received this book as a gift and love it. It is smallenough to take along with us and it has alot of pieces that are not inany of the other books we do have. The most fantastic thing about itis the updated prices. In some pieces we own they have increased in price by ( ) from the older books we own. I would highly recommend this book to any collecter of MIOJ and wish we had more updted books we really need them. This is a winner. END
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Toys from Occupied Japan: With Price Guide (Schiffer Book for Collectors)
Anthony R. Marsella
Manufacturer: Schiffer Publishing
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Binding: Paperback
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Occupied Japan Toys with Prices
ASIN: 0887408753 |
Book Description
From September, 1945 until April, 1954, the U.S. Army of the Occupation set up its headquarters in Tokyo under General Douglas MacArthur. The foremost order to the army was to aid in the restoration of the economy of the country. They were successful, and the result is a variety of products known to collectors as O.J. or Occupied Japan. This wonderful new book documents, with 370 full color photographs, many of the clever toys created in Occupied Japan and exported around the world. Included are most of the boxes that held the objects, a boon to collectors who are highly value authentic packaging. A price guide makes this a complete book for collectors.
Customer Reviews:
Occupied japan Collectibles (2nd series).......2000-06-02
This is the second book in a series of five by Gene Florence. This is very informative with each piece having a value placed on it. I have used mine so much it is getting worn out It has updated values from 1998 and I would highly recommend this to any serious collector of Occupied Japan. It is an outstanding piece of reference material.
Customer Reviews:
Occupied Japan for Collectors (1st Series).......2000-06-02
I cannot say enough good things about any of these reference books. My husband and I have learned so much from this material. I will not even purchase a piece until I find it in one of Gene's books. The pictures are beautiful and each piece has an updated value from 1999. What more could and OJ collector want. I would recommend this to anyone who is a serious collector of Occupied Japan. The investment for the book is worth it a thousand times over.
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Occupied Japan for Collectors/1945-1952
Manufacturer: Schiffer Publishing, Ltd.
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
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ASIN: 9992174528 |
Book Description
Collectors of vintage or reproduction fabric will love this exciting book. Author Gwen Hurlburt loves the 1930's-style pastel brights that are so popular today and uses them exclusively in her quilts. Houses, barns and Sunbonnet Sue are all among her charming designs, as well as 10 quilts based on favorite traditional blocks. You will love every page of this colorful book.
Customer Reviews:
These are indeed sweet LITTLE quilts.......2006-08-12
Here are 14 designs for SMALL quilts, the biggest size being 25" by 30". However, they are mighty cute little quilts! The layout of the book is delightful, with 30's reproduction fabrics as the "background" to each double-page spread. Some of the designs are original, such as "Barnyard" and "Housing Tract #1," but there are also traditional designs such as Bear's Paw, Dresden Plate, Log Cabin, Snail's Trail, Jacob's Ladder, Sailboats, Apple Core, and an adorable Sunbonnet Sue that I can't wait to make! There isn't too much to the general directions, so beginner quilters will need to go to a more comprehensive reference for better explanation of quilting skills, but otherwise this book is truly a "sweet little" one with quilting designs that will indeed "brighten your day," whether you decide to actually make one of the designs or just enjoy looking at them between the pages of this slim volume.
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The Orange County Home Book is the most complete reference to the home industry in Orange County, focusing on Newport Beach, Laguna Beach and Laguna Hills as well as other prestigious areas of town. This handsome, easy-to-use directory is designed to provide inspiration and practical information in a concise and well-organized manner. Readers of the Orange County Home Book have at their fingertips a detailed source for building, designing and decorating affluent homes in the Orange County area. The Orange County Home Book is the premier luxury design resource that caters to making your dreams a reality. In more than 40 sections, home industry professionals are showcased to inspire the consumer.
These professionals include: • Custom Home Builders • Interior Designers • Architects • Kitchen & Bath Designers • Landscape Architects and Contractors • Swimming Pool & Spa Designers
The Home Book series is the final destination when searching for home improvement services. These comprehensive, hands-on sourcebooks to building, remodeling, decorating, furnishing, and landscaping a home, are region-specific making them required reading for the local homeowner. These hardcover volumes are the most complete and well-organized reference for the home industry. The Home Book covers all aspects of the process, including listings of hundreds of industry professionals, accompanied by informative and valuable editorial discussing the most recent trends. This handsome, easy-to-use directory is designed in a concise and organized manner, to be both practical and inspirational.
If there's one resource every current and future homeowner should own, it's a copy of his or her local Home Book. This vastly comprehensive sourcebook is the only publication of its kind—a compilation of the most recent, best ideas and information to guide readers as they remodel, build, decorate or landscape a luxury home in their local market.
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