Whiskey on the Rocks: A Whiskey Mattimoe Mystery (Whiskey Mattimoe Mysteries)

Whiskey on the Rocks: A Whiskey Mattimoe Mystery (Whiskey Mattimoe Mysteries)
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Unbelievable Characters - but great fun.

Great New Series!!

Funny

Great start on an original, suspenseful, and FUNNY series

Great Laugh...Fun To Read!

Whiskey on the Rocks: A Whiskey Mattimoe Mystery (Whiskey Mattimoe Mysteries)
Nina Wright
Manufacturer: MIDNIGHT INK
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
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ASIN: 073870749X

Book Description

Still reeling from her husband's death, thirty-three-year-old realtor Whiskey Mattimoe is adjusting to a new life, which includes the embarrassing purse-snatching antics of her mischievious Afghan hound. That's bad for business, but not as bad as having clients die on the premises. When one of her properties turns into a murder scene, Whiskey becomes hopelessly tangled in a devious scheme involving identity fraud and priceless art.

Dodging a house fire, break-ins, and attempts on her life, Whiskey manages to keep her sense of humor throughout the chaos with help from a part-time police force, her eight-year-old neighbor, and other eccentric characters in the Lake Michigan resort town of Magnet Springs.

This fast-paced, darkly comic tale is the first in a series of mysteries featuring the amateur sleuthing of Whiskey Mattimoe.

Customer Reviews:

Unbelievable Characters - but great fun........2007-09-23

This was my first contact with Whiskey and her Afghan. Mysteries galore keep you guessing throughout. The story moves at a fast pace, with a light and humurous touch. I was left wanting more and will certainly be reading other books in the series.

Great New Series!!.......2007-09-17

I checked out this book at the library and LOVED it!! I'm so happy to find another new GREAT mystery writer. I plan on buying the rest in the series. I donate all my books to the library so eventually they will have her whole series for someone else to enjoy!!

Funny.......2007-06-09

This is a great book. While I love Whiskey and the situations she encounter, I love Abra, the dog, even more. She really keeps Whiskey on her toes. A very enjoyable read, especially if you like "cozy" mysteries.

Great start on an original, suspenseful, and FUNNY series.......2007-01-27

If you have a sense of humor and strong feelings about dogs--especially other people's dogs--this is the mystery series for you. Realtor Whiskey Mattimoe has been saddled with a very difficult canine, and therein lies lots of humor. The setting is fun, too; author Nina Wright has created a quaint but troubled Michigan tourist town that's a blend between Saugatuck and Traverse City, where the artistic types face off against the conservatives. Mix in a steady stream of tourists, and let the fun begin. In this book, the first in the series, the action starts when a tourist dies on a massage therapist's table--NOT from natural causes. Then another tourist is murdered, and--as the book cover suggests--Abra the Afghan hound complicates everything. I can personally promise that you'll laugh and gasp while reading this series.

Great Laugh...Fun To Read!.......2006-11-10

Having several Afghan Hounds that own me, Nina Wright has a wonderful star, Abra the Afghan Hound, who helps solve this mystery as only an Afghan Hound can...with every clever trick in the book. Ms. Wright not only captures the essence of the Afghan Hound but she offers suspense, adventure and a huge dose of humor in Whiskey on the Rocks. I rate it right up there with Pink Panther and Inspector Clueso!

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Afghan Hounds (World of Dogs)
Lynda Race
Manufacturer: TFH Publications
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Whiskey Straight Up: A Whiskey Mattimoe Mystery

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A hilarious cool read on a hot day!!!
i know this is fiction but....
Whiskey Wins Again
whiskey straight up
Clever, enertaining mystery that men and women will love!

Whiskey Straight Up: A Whiskey Mattimoe Mystery
Nina Wright
Manufacturer: MIDNIGHT INK
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ASIN: 0738708550

Book Description

Nearly drowning in an icy lake isn't Whiskey Mattimoe's favorite way to celebrate the season. Neither is finding the mayor dead at Magnet Springs' annual Ice Fishing Jamboree. And then there's the problem of locating Chester, her precocious eight-year-old charge, who has run away. . . or was he kidnapped? This is how Whiskey, an eternally disheveled, mid-thirties realtor, is drawn into another rollicking adventure with her purse-stealing Afghan hound. Other eccentric characters abound in this Michigan resort town, such as the police chief with a gift for tuning into the town's magnetic energy and the adorable vet with an unfortunate speech impediment. Amid the uproar, Whiskey also makes a surprising discovery that-for the first time since her husband's death-she's ready to dip her toes into the whimsical waters of love again.

Customer Reviews:

A hilarious cool read on a hot day!!!.......2007-08-23

I took this book to the pool on a recent 115 degree day. The cover alone helped cool things down. And Wright's rapid-paced tale of kidnapping and murder made me forget the heat. The scene where a certain body slides into frozen Lake Michigan is as thrillingly written as any action sequence I've ever read.

i know this is fiction but...........2007-06-08

I can't believe that an author would write a book about a main character who is so clueless about children. Even though the author creates a very self-sufficient boy, it's the actions of Whiskey that are off-base. When Whiskey finds out through a note she receives from a ex-con that the boy who is in her care is missing, does she start looking for the kid? No, she goes back home and gets drunk and half-naked with her ex-husband. In the morning when the kid still hasn't shown up, does she start looking for him? No, she and her equally clueless employee go on a helicopter ride, where she finally sees the kid being pulled at by a stranger. I know this is purely fiction, but even in fluff like this, one doesn't expect the main character to be that stupid.

Whiskey Wins Again.......2007-02-09

Whiskey Mattimoe rides again (and helicopters, snowmobiles, ice-skates) in this funny and action-packed sequel to Whiskey on the Rocks, and it's fabulous! This time the smart, sassy realtor (and reluctant guardian, stepmother, and dog-owner) finds herself up a--frozen--creek, when a Winter Jamboree complete with ice-fishing and snowball fights, offer a far more chilling event: murder.

Add kidnapping, the return of the ex-con who shot her late husband, the romantic attentions of her first husband and an animal-activist vet . . . plus the antics of the irrepressible afghan, Abra, with her pup Prince Harry, and you can bet Whiskey finds herself in a blizzard of trouble.

The resort setting of Magnet Springs, replete with quirky characters from the (seriously) "magnetic" Chief of Police, to the staff of Mattimoe Realty, and the New Age local entrepreneurs, remain as charming and offbeat as ever--the perfect cast for this great comic mystery.

Pull on a parka, pile up the snowballs (and a few dog biscuits), fix yourself a hot toddy--and settle in for a great read. Nina Wright has another winner!

whiskey straight up.......2007-01-28

I'm always looking for a new mystery series, and I just happened upon this book. I'm definitely hooked. I loved the main character, and I also loved the small town setting. I think the supporting cast was great, and I even liked them more than the mystery.The novel itself is fast paced, and it revolves mainly around Whiskey's lost charge, Chester.

Clever, enertaining mystery that men and women will love!.......2007-01-27

I like lots of kinds of mysteries, from literary to chick-lit. Although this series features a chick-lit type heroine, it's better written and has broader appeal. In fact, I gave copies of this book to several male friends and male family members; they all liked it a lot. The reason? The heroine, Whiskey Mattimoe, is the kind of gal men like. She makes 'em laugh; moreover, she's smart, athletic, and independent enough to earn their respect. This is also a well-constructed mystery with enough suspense to keep you turning pages way past bedtime.

Afghan Hounds: Everything About Purchase, Care, Nutrition, Behavior, and Training (Complete Pet Owner's Manual)

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A MUST for anyone considing an Afghan Hound
This is the Afghan Hound book you need
A must for all future Afghan owners.

Afghan Hounds: Everything About Purchase, Care, Nutrition, Behavior, and Training (Complete Pet Owner's Manual)
D. Caroline Coile
Manufacturer: Barron's Educational Series
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A MUST for anyone considing an Afghan Hound.......1999-02-08

An ABSOLUTE MUST READ for anyone considering an Afghan Hound! Coile's book is straightforward, full of excellent information, a "quick, easy read," and will help you decide whether an Afghan Hound is the right breed for you. Afghan Hounds are not for everyone. Please, before you purchase an Afghan Hound, read this book. Sherre Christiansen, Afghan Hound Rescue

This is the Afghan Hound book you need.......1999-01-30

A must have for any Afghan Owner or for potential ones. Good illustrations and good sound advise from an obvious expert, who is not afraid to point out the Afghan's weakness's. Excellent photography. The book is organized excellently; Easy to read start to finish.

A must for all future Afghan owners........1998-06-27

This book tells it like it is. Direct to the point on owning an Afghan hound. As a difficult breed to raise, all prospective owners owe it to themseles to read this book first, then make the decision on if they really want this breed. It needs more care and attention then most dogs, as the book points out. A must read book .

Afghan Hound (Comprehensive Owner's Guide) (Comprehensive Owner's Guide/Kennel Club)

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Afghan Hound (Comprehensive Owner's Guide) (Comprehensive Owner's Guide/Kennel Club)
Bryony Harcourt-Brown
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ASIN: 1593782497

Product Description

Dignity, beauty and grace describe the Afghan Hound, a native sighthound of Afghanistan, whose near-human expression, intelligence and intensity have fascinated mankind for centuries. This wholly remarkable dog is graced with elegance, yet designed for hunting in the desert; marked with characteristic aloofness, yet affectionate with his own people; and blessed with a free spirit and independent thought, yet trainable and obedient. The Afghan Hound today has evolved into a fashionable home companion and a flashy, superlative show dog. Trace the origins of our modern Afghan Hound from the deserts of Asia to homes and show rings in North America; the history chapter includes a special section about the breedâs development in the US, written by Afghan expert Betty Stites. The author discusses the breedâs characteristics and standard as well as puppy selection and care, house-training and obedience. A thorough chapter on everyday care details the grooming, exercise and conditioning of this long-coated wonder hound. Owners can rely on a thoroughly up-to-date chapter on healthcare written by Dr. Lowell Ackerman, one of the countryâs most respected veterinarians and canine authors. Illustrated with over 135 color photographs, this Special Limited Edition promises to be a reliable and informative volume for all Afghan Hound owners.

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A real tribute for the King of Dogs

The New Complete Afghan Hound
Constance O. Miller , and Edward Gilbert
Manufacturer: Howell Books
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A real tribute for the King of Dogs.......1998-06-04

As a fancier and owner of four Afghans I really enjoy reading this book. Well documented, it provides all you want to know about the breed. My only regret is that The Book is getting old and no newest editions are on sight.

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THE AFGHAN HOUND
CATHERINE G. SUTTON
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THE AFGHAN HOUND
BILL HALL
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Afghan Hound
Rosa Taragano de Azar
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The Afghan Hound
Charles Harrison
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A wonderful book for the both the sewer & non-sewer.......1999-07-07

This is a wonderful book for both the sewer & the non-sewer alike. The clothing designs are stunning & inspirational, if only to look at. Most are quite colorful, imaginative & have their own unique style. Basic pattern diagrams are included as well as detailed instructions for stitching & piecing. Patterns include ponchos, kimonos, coats, capes, skirts, shirts & accessories such as purses & belts to name a few. The book is packed with instructions for embellishments including applique, embroidery, quilting, & painting. Adding pleats, gathers & ruffles is also covered. Caring for fabrics is included as well. The book is full-color on glossy stock. There are numerous photographs of the clothing, all are gorgeous & true works of art. I fell in love with "Magic Kimono" decorated with a metallic sun & moon design.

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Just what I was looking for

American Horticultural Society A to Z Encyclopedia of Garden Plants

A must for any gardener

Great housewarming gift!

American Horticultural Society A to Z Encyclopedia

American Horticultural Society A to Z Encyclopedia of Garden Plants
H. Marc Cathey , and Christopher Brickell
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Collecting contributions from 100 distinguished horticulturists, the handsome and lavishly illustrated American Horticultural Society A-Z Encyclopedia of Garden Plants is a truly definitive gardening reference. With its 1,092 tiny-print pages, this may not be the book to tuck into your pocket as you weed and mulch, but what this encyclopedia lacks in portability, it certainly makes up for in scope. Hardy and tender plants, heirloom varieties and the latest hybrids--they're all accounted for here, with growing tips and background information about native habitats and ornamental features. You'll also find a fascinating section about botany, as well as information about basic gardening techniques such as mulching, staking, pruning, propagating, and protecting plants for winter. But the encyclopedia's main attraction is the individual plant entries--more than 15,000 of them, embellished with 6,000 full-color photographs and illustrations. From the visual glossary of leaves to the map of growing regions, The American Horticultural Society A-Z of Garden Plants provides an unsurpassed wealth of botanical information, making it the yardstick by which all other gardening references must be measured.

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The most comprehensive, detailed, and lavishly illustrated guide to garden plants ever published, first published in 1997, has now been completely revised to include nearly 250 new plants and photos. The AHS A-Z Encyclopedia of Garden Plants is an essential reference for all gardeners, from novices to experts.

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Just what I was looking for.......2007-08-23

I am very pleased with my choice of many horticultural books that are on the market. It has all of the information that I was looking for and more. Yes, it is pretty hard to haul around the garden, but worth it!

American Horticultural Society A to Z Encyclopedia of Garden Plants.......2007-08-10

I just purchased 3 more of this book because it is so complete and great that my 3 children keep borrowing mine.

A must for any gardener.......2007-07-15

I had been admiring this book at my local library for quite a while and was surprised to see it offered through Amazon at a great price. This book has wonderful photos of each plant (and species) as well as detailed information, which makes identifying plants so much easier than with any other gardening book out there. If there is one draw back, it would have to be the weight. With over 1100 pages, it is not a book to carry around the garden.

Great housewarming gift!.......2007-03-24

This book works best if paired with The American Horticultural Society Encyclopedia of Plants and Flowers. Each book stands on it's own but the two together give total information and abundant photos. I bought one set for new homeowners about to plan their first yard and bought another set for myself. Even after gardening for many years, these books provide answers to questions that come up every gardening season.
The books are substantial in weight as well as information.

American Horticultural Society A to Z Encyclopedia.......2007-01-12

This is an excellent source of information about plants and the photographs are wonderful.

The Rodale Illustrated Encyclopedia of Organic Gardening (American Horticultural Society Practical Guides)

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Poorly researched
Gardening made easy.
Brilliant! Buy this book.
excellent resource
Awsome reference book

The Rodale Illustrated Encyclopedia of Organic Gardening (American Horticultural Society Practical Guides)

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The complete, fully illustrated guide to natural and chemical-free gardening. Whether an experienced gardener looking to go organic or a beginner wanting to create a healthy, eco-friendly garden, Rodale's Illustrated Encyclopedia of Organic Gardening contains the tips and techniques needed to produce beautiful flowers, top-quality herbs, and appetizing, wholesome fruits and vegetables. Explore the latest methods for cultivation without chemicals, discover the benefits of composting, and learn how to maintain an organic garden year-round.

Customer Reviews:

Poorly researched.......2007-09-27

This book is poorly researched. One section of the book talks about fungi being plants that do not undergo photosynthesis. This idea has not been accepted by the science community since the mid 50s. It goes on to mention potato blight as common pathogenic fungi....potato blight is not casued by a fungi. The causative pathogen (an oomycete) was once in the kingdom fungi but later moved to a different kingdom in the late 70's. This leads me to beleive that the authors have taken a lot of updated information for granted. I could go on and on about this book. If you are new to gardening and and want something to ready this is an OK book. If you want or need a book that give real uptdate advice this is not the book. In my opinonin this book falls into the catagory of books that are ment to be on a coffe table and not really used. A good name was used to sell a poor product.

Gardening made easy........2007-08-27

I find this book very user friendly. I find the format helpful and it's contents very informative. I especially find the care and pruning guides helpful and the variety of topics inspiring.

Brilliant! Buy this book........2007-07-26

I've been gardening for a few years, and this book really broadened my knowledge. Also made me feel less like a cheapskate for not running out to buy all the latest garden gizmos - they point out that you can reuse pruned shoots, for example, to stake up your garden plants. Highly recommended.

excellent resource.......2007-03-18

If you are interested in organic gardening, this is the book to have. I have not had one question that it couldn't answer yet!

Awsome reference book.......2006-12-01

If I could only have one book it would be this one. It is what is says...an Encyclopedia. Luckily I'm not limited to only one book as it does not cover some topics as well as other books. But that's the point of an encyclopedia..touch on all topics as best as can be done for the space available.

The first 30 pages are dedicated to the history of the organic movement and the basic design recommendations for an organic garden.

The next 70 pages cover the basics of soil care, watering, weed control, plant health and raising plants.

The next 100 pages cover various garden aspects like lawn care, woody plants, garden flowers, container gardening, gardening for wildlife and the use of greenhouses and covers.

Another 100 pages cover growing fruit, herbs and vegetables. This section alone is larger than 90% of most gardening book and well worth the price of the book alone.

It has the standard appendix and reference sections you would expect for a gardening book but a surprising extra is the H.D.R.A Organic Guidelines for Gardeners that is included as an appendix. I didn't even know such a thing existed until I read this book. Absolutely wonderful!

American Horticultural Society Garden Plants and Flowers

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American Horticultural Society Garden Plants and Flowers
DK Publishing
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Easy-to-use and very accessible to the average gardener, Garden Plants and Flowers is a plant by plant guide that shows you what to grow and how to grow it. Including more than 2,500 common garden plants and arranged alphabetically within each plant type, such as trees and shrubs, this is one of the most practical guides on the market.

The American Horticultural Society's mission is to open the eyes of all Americans to the vital connection between people and plants, to inspire all Americans to become responsible caretakers of the Earth, to celebrate America's diversity through the arts and sciences of horticulture, and to lead this effort by sharing the Society's unique national resources with all Americans.

American Horticultural Society Encyclopedia of Garden Plants

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fabulous research book
excellent source for plant selection, color categorization
8000 plant descriptions! 4000 photos! A bargain at $50.

American Horticultural Society Encyclopedia of Garden Plants

Manufacturer: Wiley
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Binding: Hardcover

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Perennial Combinations: Stunning Combinations That Make Your Garden Look Fantastic Right from the Start

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Book Description

The most comprehensive, up-to-date, and lavish guide to garden plants available today, this extensive encyclopedia includes over 8,000 plants, 4,000 of which are featured in exquisite full-color photographs. Written by a team of plant experts, this superb book is designed to be the gardener's bible, a standard work of reference for every gardening bookshelf. It is oganized into the following sections:

Creating a Garden This is a simple guide to garden planning by John Brooks, the world-renowned landscape designer. Choice of plants in relation to garden style, scale, and proportion, and use of color and texture are all explained and illustrated with a host of gardens. Extensive lists suggest plants for particular sites.

The Plant Catalog Organized in a unique, easy-to-use format, this section is arranged by plant type, size, season of interest, and color of flower or foliage. Over 4,000 plants are individually described, each with its own full-color photograph, symbols indicating cultivation requirements, hardiness zone numbers, and, for trees and shrubs, a scale drawing of mature size and shape.

The Plant Dictionary a complete A-Z guide to more than 8,000 plants, this section also functions as an index to the encyclopedia. It describes every genus in the book and provides information about thousands of other recommended plants.

Plus a complete index of over 2,500 common names for easy cross-reference and a glossary of straightforward definitions of the technical terms used in this book.

Customer Reviews:

fabulous research book.......2000-02-05

as a l;andscape designer, this book shows not only when plants flower, their silouhette and height, but the width, which no other resource book gives. I use it for all my design classes and my students love how clear and precise everything is. Wonderful garden book.

excellent source for plant selection, color categorization.......1999-01-19

I love this book because it is so comprehensive and very useful for planning a new garden. Plants are grouped by season and color. Very helpful for landscaping. Shapes sizes etc are all very accessible.

8000 plant descriptions! 4000 photos! A bargain at $50........1996-08-07

In one volume, the AHS Encyclopedia manages to cover 8000 plant varieties, 4000 of them with color photos. This is by far the best way of getting a comprehensive directory of garden plants at a reasonable price. For each plant, it gives basic information such as size, color, season of bloom, cold tolerance, etc. and often considerably more information about cultural conditions, propagation, and the like.

It is not perfect. For instance, its information on shade, water, and pH requirements is sketchy and sometimes conflicts with other sources I've consulted. But it is very good.

In all, this is a far better deal than getting multiple volumes of the Taylor's Guides, although for those who want more information the RHS Dictionary ($800) is more complete and those who want more photos of each plant the Roger Phillips and Martyn Rix series (Random House) is richer.

Perhaps someday soon the RHS Dictionary and the AHS Encyclopedia (which is based on the RHS Encyclopedia) will be available in CD-ROM. Until then, this paper volume has far broader coverage than any CD-ROM collection I've seen so far.

The American Horticultural Society A-Z Encyclopedia of Garden Plants
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The American Horticultural Society A-Z Encyclopedia of Garden Plants

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The American Horticultural Society Encyclopedia of Garden Plants A-Z
Christopher Brickell and Judith D. Zuk (editors-in chief)
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The American Horticultural Society A-Z Encyclopedia of Garden Plants
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The American Horticultural Society A-Z Encyclopedia of Garden Plants
American Horticultural Society
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Binding: Hardcover

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American Horticultural Society A-Z Encyclopedia of Garden Plants

Manufacturer: easton press
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Leather Bound

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LEATHER BOUND book accented in 22kt gold!

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American Horticultural Society Encyclopedia of Garden Plants
American Horticultural Society
Manufacturer: Macmillan General Reference
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ASIN: B000KX98C8

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This two-volume work is a comprehensive collection of the pictorial sources for sport in Pharaonic Egypt. Adopting a broad definition of sport, its scope embraces relevant cultic scenes as well as archery, charioteering and horsemanship, hunting, wrestling, open-air games and board games, acrobatics, dancing and water sports. Over 2,000 documents are given detailed descriptions, with systematic annotations relating to the place, date and content of the documents, as well as the most important secondary literature. The hieroglyphic captions are given in transcription and translation. A representative selection of the pictorial documents, accounting for approximately half of the total material, is presented in the illustrated volume. Accompanying maps classify the material by subject area with indications of their topographical distribution and chronological proximity. The publication of this corpus of materials makes available for the first time the complete pictorial tradition of a great, ancient sporting culture, the intention being to stimulate and intensify research in these fields by the provision of the basic materials. FR Das zweibandige Corpus enthalt die Bildquellen zum Sport im pharaonischen Agypten in vollstandiger Form. Durch Ansetzung eines weiten Sportbegriffes umschliesst es entsprechende Kultszenen sowie Bogenschiessen auf die Zielscheibe, Wagenfahren und Pferdetraining, Jagd, Kampfsport, Spiele, Brettspiele, Akrobatik, Tanz und Wasseraktivitaten. Uber 2000 Dokumente sind unter systematischer Angabe von Ort, Datierung, Material sowie der wichtigsten Literatur einzeln beschrieben. Die hieroglyphischen Beischriften erscheinen in Transkription und Ubersetzung. Eine reprasentative Auswahl der Bilddokumente, die sich auf etwa die Halfte des Bestandes belauft, wird im Tafelband bereitgestellt. Beigegebene Karten schlusseln das Material nach Sachgebieten hinsichtlich topographischer Verteilung und chronologischer Dichte auf. Mit diesem Corpus wird erstmals die bildliche Uberlieferung einer grosseren antiken Sportkultur komplett vorgelegt in der Absicht, die Forschung auf den genannten Gebieten durch Darbietung der verfugbaren Materialbasis anzuregen bzw. zu intensivieren. CURRIC. Wolfgang Decker, Diplom-Sportlehrer (1963) und Dr. phil. (1970) in Agyptologie und Klassischer Philologie, Universitat zu Koln, ist Professor fur Sportgeschichte an der Deutschen Sporthochschule Koln. Forschungen und Publikationen zum Sport als Teil der Kulturgeschichte Agyptens und der klassischen Antike. Mitherausgeber von Nikephoros-Zeitschrift fur Sport und Kultur im Altertum, sowie deren Beihefte. Michael Herb, M.A. (1986) in Agyptologie, Philosophie und Griechischer Philologie, Universitat zu Koln, ist nach dreijahriger Forderung durch die Deutsche Forschungs-Gemeinschaft seit 1991 Mitarbeiter an der Deutschen Sporthochschule Koln.

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