The Joy of Horses : A Beginner's Guide to Safe and Responsible Horsemanship

Book Description

A must-have for anyone getting started in riding, caring for, or owning a horse, The Joy of Horses is a thorough and unique book that will appeal to young people, captivate their imaginations, and help them realize the joy that horses can bring into their lives. It includes information on choosing a horse, care and maintenance, handling and grooming, riding techniques, and more.

Customer Reviews:

Do NOT buy this book!!!.......2007-04-16

Do not buy this book!!!
It teaches you how to be cruel to your horse!!!
whoever wrote it should NOT be allowed to have horses!!!

Is this what you should do to a horse:
1-boot the horse in the belly...Get a lawn rake (the kind with flexible tines) and place it within grabbing distance. When your horse kicks, grab that rake and beat and rake the tine end on the horses rump and side in a wild manner.
2-yell fiercely at it and kick it hard with your heels or grind your spurs into its sides...If your horse did not respond to your verbal ferocity and kick, use a short whip such as a riding cropto bat the horse across the rump
3-"The best way to reprimand a rearer is to yell at it sharply, boot it in the ribs, and whack it on the rump"

Just beginning.......2001-03-20

I have T/B racehorse, retired, and have used Joy's book often when problems arise. She's only 9, but I bought her and then tracked down 8 prior owners and now have had her for almost 3 years. Patience is a virtue for an untrusting horse. She's become my best friend and there's no pricetag on this horse. After 20 years of wanting a horse and being a beginner, Joy's book has been most helpful. Thanks

This is the best horse training book I've read yet........1999-04-19

This book is great for inexperienced horse people. Roberts is straight forward when it comes to the problems and the solutions. What really caught my attention is that she tells it the way it is. Quote, end quote: "if you have a horse that deliberately flips over, even once, and you know it is broke amd certain that you did not cause him to do so, shoot the horse or send it to the canners. I am serious......the horse is not worth your life or someone else's." I really reccomend this book

Just Great!.......1998-12-08

I am a friend of the author, and having read this book I would just like to recommend it to everyone! I ride horses myself, and everything I have read is very insightful. If you are a beginning rider, or even someone who has ridden for a while, this book will definitely teach you a lot of things.

This book is easy to read, complete and informative........1998-06-02

Before buying my 15 year old daughter a horse,I started looking for a book on horse care that was easy to read and informative. This book had everything I had been looking for and more! Shortly after getting our 1 year old filly home we noticed she had a habit of pawing when she didn't get her way. I looked up pawing in the index went to the page and found exactly what I was looking for.I did exactly as suggested and this morning while grooming she behaved and we had a great time together. The glossary is also an added pleasure. I would and have recomended this book to other horse owners and horse lovers. It's a definate must have for beginners and seasoned horse lovers.

Bud Hastins Avon Collectors' Encyclopedia: The Official Guide for Avon Bottle & Cpc Collectors (Bud Hastin's Avon and Collector's Encyclopedia)
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BUD HASTINS AVON COLLECTORS BOOK

The Seventeenth Edition

Bud Hastins Avon Collectors' Encyclopedia: The Official Guide for Avon Bottle & Cpc Collectors (Bud Hastin's Avon and Collector's Encyclopedia)
Bud Hastin
Manufacturer: Collector Books
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Binding: Paperback

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Bottles: Identification and Price Guide, 3e (Bottles: Identification and Price Guide)

400 Trademarks on Glass

ASIN: 157432344X

Book Description

The only complete book on the market that covers the Avon collecting hobby, it showcases Avon and California Perfume Company products produced from 1886 to 2004. There are over 200 categories in this revamped edition: manicure sets, men's and women's sets, decanters, samples and demonstrator kits, bottles, tins, jars, soaps, plates, catalogs, Avon representative awards, and more. The helpful text includes the history of the California Perfume Company, and information on where to buy and sell these popular collectibles. Over 6,000 photos and over 14,000 Avon and California Perfume Company items are listed in this revised edition, now in a condensed format which makes it easier to find your collectibles. AUTHORBIO: Bud Hastin has dedicated 34 years of research in publishing books on Avon collectibles and the California Perfume Company, His seventeenth edition of the Avon Collector's Encyclopedia was published in 2003. REVIEW: This book has been the #1 choice of Avon representatives and Avon collectors since 1969. Over 200 categories including Avon Representative Awards are featured, as well as what's hot and what's not in Avon collecting. This is the only complete book on the market that covers the Avon collecting hobby.

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BUD HASTINS AVON COLLECTORS BOOK.......2006-03-09

I AM VERY PLEASED WITH THE BOOK I PURCHASED FROM AMAZON.COM THIS BOOK DID GIVE ME ALL THE INFORMATION I WAS LOOKING FOR. AND DOING BUSINESS WITH AMAZON.COM WAS VERY GOOD, AND THE PRICES AND SHIPPING WERE VERY SATISFACTORY.

The Seventeenth Edition.......2004-01-06

As a whole it is fantastic. But, by not listing the men's by name, such as "Leather"; it caused me a lot of time and trouble trying to find it.

Bud Hastin's Avon Collector's Encyclopedia: The Official Guide for Avon Bottle and Cpc Collectors (Bud Hastins Avon Collectors Encyclopedia, 16th ed)

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Very Disappointed!!
very disappointing
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Bud Hastin's 16th Ed Avon Collector's Encyclopedia
Good Book, But Where's The Color?

Bud Hastin's Avon Collector's Encyclopedia: The Official Guide for Avon Bottle and Cpc Collectors (Bud Hastins Avon Collectors Encyclopedia, 16th ed)
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Since 1969, Hastins Avon Collectors Encyclopedia has been the official and only complete price guide to buying, selling, or collecting Avon or California Perfume Company products. In this new, completely revised 16th edition, there are over 200 categories. The informative text includes whats hot and whats not in Avon collecting, the history of the California Perfume Co., and information on where to buy and sell these popular collectibles. Its still the #1 choice for Avon collectors as well as Avon representatives, selling hundreds of thousands of copies over the years!

Customer Reviews:

Very Disappointed!!.......2003-03-01

I bought this book for several different reasons but mainly for Avon beer steins...most of which my husband has...and didn't get enough information from this book to really be able to price even one out of all that he has...My husband and I both agree that this book is short on information, details, and inventory. Really wish that I had not bought the book.

very disappointing.......2002-04-10

I just received this book and was very disappointed.I have an older avon book with color pages and handy guide.This book had unclear,black and white pictures.Hard to use.I definately would not recommend this book for a collector.

Bid Hastin Avon Collectors Encyclopedia.......2001-09-09

I was under the impression that the book had more of a variety of "collectibles" than shown. I have several items from the 60's to the late 80's that I could not find. The collectible I was most interested in finding was a set of 4 Birds from 1986. All 4 are stamped except one--the owl--does not have the year on the base.

Bud Hastin's 16th Ed Avon Collector's Encyclopedia.......2001-07-12

This book proved very helpful to me, but, there were some Avon items I have that I believe should have been in the book (alongside similar items), but, were not. I would suggest people buy this book if they have Avon items, but, remember that the book is not inclusive.

Good Book, But Where's The Color?.......2001-04-12

This is a great book for collectors of AVON and Cape Cod Products. Recently used it to price a few items for sell on eBay.com. Only thing that would make the book better is if it where to contain color photos, rther than the black and white ones.

The Official Price Guide to Bottles, 13th Edition (Official Price Guide to Bottles)

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Excellent Reference

The Official Price Guide to Bottles, 13th Edition (Official Price Guide to Bottles)
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Release Date: 2000-11-28

Book Description

The ultimate price guide on bottle collecting, with more than 8,000 prices listed!

This classic, updated guide, written by one of the top bottle consultants in the country, includes:

A SPECIAL NEW SECTION on collecting for beginners, new bottle categories, and more than 8,000 current prices on all types of bottles -- from apothecary to whiskey bottles.

AN UPDATED MARKET REVIEW that spots trends, outlines prices at auctions, compares prices over the past fifty years, and gives an expert's look at the future of bottle collecting.

HELPFUL GUIDELINES for buying, selling, and trading at auctions, flea markets, and pawnshops, and for paying close attention to the newest form of trading: the Internet.

EXPERT GUIDANCE on bottle care and repair and on identifying fakes.

A REFERENCE GUIDE that includes a comprehensive listing of dealers, valuable reference books, clubs across the country, and a glossary of industry terms.

FULLY ILLUSTRATED, including an eight-page color insert.

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Excellent Reference.......2001-08-06

This is a terrific bottle reference book. It tells you how to identify bottles by age, color, style, and much more! Bottles are easy to find, and price. Many pics. A++

The Official Price Guide To Bottles Old & New (Official Price Guide to Bottles)

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Digger Odell's official antique bottle and glass collector magazine price guide

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Off Pgt Bottles 9/E (Official Price Guide to Bottles)

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The Official 1984 Price Guide to Bottles Old and New

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The Official 1984 Price Guide to Bottles Old and New
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Official Price Guide to Beer Cans, 5th Edition (Official Price Guide to Beer Cans)

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I have not seen this book
Helpful, easy to use
not well organized, no color pictures

Official Price Guide to Beer Cans, 5th Edition (Official Price Guide to Beer Cans)
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Save those beer cans!
The best has just gotten better! For the first time in seven years, The Official Price Guide To Beer Cans has been revised and updated, custom-tailored to one of today's most popular markets -- and creating your collection is only half the fun!
* COMPREHENSIVE. The Official Price Guide to Beer Cansspans collectibles from the 1935 cone tops to modern-day pop-tops, covering all the major breweries -- including regional breweries.
* CLEARLY ORGANIZED. The listings for every manufacturer of beer and beer cans is accessibly arranged by state and city for quick identification.
* INVALUABLE TIPS. Learn how to build a collection, where to find beer cans, and how to buy, sell, and trade them. Helpful advice on care and storage is at your fingertips, plus the necessary precautions to take to avoid rust.
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Customer Reviews:

I have not seen this book.......2001-12-27

I just want to know when this book was published.
I have other books on beer cans but they are 7 to 15 years old.
I just want to find a updated price book on beer cans. Can any one help me??

Helpful, easy to use.......2000-06-14

This text was well organized and easy to use. Beer cans were seperated by state so cans of the same name could be distinguished by their particular brewery. Information seemed accurate and very helpful

not well organized, no color pictures.......1998-07-12

Cans are categorized by State, so you have to hunt through the entire book if you don't know what state the can is brewed in; this is a poor method of organization.

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Digger Odell's Official Antique Bottle and Glass Collector Magazine Price Guide - Volume 10 Poisons, Drugstore and Apothecary Bottles

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Orchid Basics: A Step-by-Step Guide to Growing and General Care
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Nice title for beginners.

Orchid Basics: A Step-by-Step Guide to Growing and General Care
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Orchids have been cultivated in China for nearly 3,000 years, but it wasn't until the late 17th century that tropical orchids from South and Central America found their way to Europe, where they ignited a blaze of controversy. In Orchid Basics, author Isobyl la Croix provides an introduction to the seductive flower that will both inflame interest and demystify the growing process.

Orchids are found on every continent except Antarctica. Between one-half and three-quarters are epiphytic, meaning they grow on other plants, while the remainder, the terrestrial orchids, grow on the ground. Both can be successfully cultivated in greenhouses, but care needs to be taken in the construction, as orchids are discriminating plants. For most species, la Croix suggests glass or polycarbonate sheeting with shaded interiors and high humidity. Orchids can be started as houseplants as long as they are kept warm and humid (kitchens and bathrooms tend to be best). She explains the best types of potting composts to use, the right temperature, the correct amount of fertilizer, and how to water your orchids. "Far more orchids die from overwatering than underwatering," warns la Croix. Black spots and blotches on the leaves are the first sign.

Orchid Basics has a chapter on each of the three most common greenhouse types--cool, intermediate, and warm--and descriptions of the best types of orchids grown in each. A full-color photo accompanies most descriptions. Although la Croix includes bits of history, this is primarily a scientific gardening manual to nurture the bold and enchanting bulb. --Dana Van Nest

Book Description

Intoxicating color photos will whet your appetite for cultivating these remarkable blooms, in this compre-hensive guide to all the basics. “Give[s] you the confidence to get started....An easy-to-follow, very basic guide to growing these prolific, gorgeous and long-blooming plants.”—Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

Customer Reviews:

Nice title for beginners........2001-01-23

This book is aimed at the reader justing starting on their journey into the world of orchids. The early chapters cover the basics of buying and growing orchids. The last five chapters are especially helpful to the beginning grower as they give specific suggestions for the types of orchids that will do well in the garden, an alpine house and in cool, intermediate or warm greenhouses.

I would recommend this book to someone that is wondering if they really want to take the plunge into the world of orchid growing. The information is presented in an easy to read style without presenting an overwhelming amount of technical language.

Orchid Growing Basics
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Growing Orchids on Your Windowstill: A Very Basic Guide

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A collection of beautiful pictures and informative descriptions

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A collection of beautiful pictures and informative descriptions.......2006-07-12

Capitalizing on its CD-Rom format, Growing Orchids On Your Windowsills: A Very Basic Guide by Tonya McKinley (Associate Professor of Biology at Concord University in West Virginia) is an informed and informative introduction to the tactics and strategies for growing healthy and resplendent orchids within the home. Offering a profusely illustrated and thoroughly "user friendly" compendium of helpful, practical, step-by-step, methodically organized information that is completely accessible to even the most novice home gardener, Growing Orchids On Your Windowsills guides aspiring orchid growers through a collection of beautiful pictures and informative descriptions. An ideal addition to personal and community library home gardening reference collections, Growing Orchids On Your Windowsills is very strongly recommended as a complete and easy-to-follow guide on the intricate art of growing and maintaining orchids within the home.

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Orchids ( Basic principles of Orchid Growing, History of Cultivation, Suitable Soils & vessels, Guidance ETC )

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Color Illustrations by J. Kaplicka, Translated Joy Turner-Kadeckova, Introduction, Plates Text by J. Oplt
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A Muslim Theologian in the Sectarian Milieu is a revealing study of the classical Islamic view of Christianity. Therein Gabriel Said Reynolds presents the influential theory of Abd al-Jabbar, that early Christians such as Paul and Constantine suppressed the true Islamic religion of Jesus and invented Christianity in its place. Reynolds shows how Abd al-Jabbar draws on rare sources, including the practices of Christians in his day and the reports of otherwise lost books in Arabic and Syriac, to press his argument forward. In the process, the worldview of a rationalist Muslim theologian is exposed, showing the influence of religious competition on Islamic thought.

Muslim Theologian in the Sectarian Milieu: `Abd Al-Jabbar and the Critique of Christian Origins

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