Penguins: Past and Present, Here and There

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Penguins: Past and Present, Here and There
George Gaylord Simpson
Manufacturer: Yale Univ Pr
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

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Penguins past and present here and There
George Gaylord Simpson
Manufacturer: yale University Press
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Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000PB0LIK

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PENGUINS : PAST AND PRESENT, HERE AND THERE
George Gaylord Simpson
Manufacturer: Yale University Press
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000OROCFS

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Penguins: Past And Present, Here And There
Gaylord Simpson Simpson
Manufacturer: Yale Univ Pr
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Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000ORNVPU

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Vintage Hollywood Posters Viii
Bruce Hershenson
Manufacturer: Bruce Hershenson
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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100 Years of Cinema

ASIN: 1887893598

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Hollywood Movie Posters, 1914-1990
Miles D. Barton
Manufacturer: Schiffer Publishing
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

Guides & Reviews | Movies | Entertainment | Subjects | Books
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ASIN: 0764320106

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Very light & very poor

Gunfighters

Very Disappointing Book

A wealth of hidden gun lore

Cotton Candy for the soul!

The Guns of the Gunfighters: Lawmen, Outlaws & Hollywood Cowboys
Doc O'Meara
Manufacturer: Krause Publications
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Binding: Hardcover

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Guns of the Old West: An Illustrated Guide

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Single Action Sixguns

ASIN: 0873494334

Book Description

The romance of the Old West remains strong, even more than a century after the heyday of cowboys and gunfighters. This all-new title explores the romance of that bygone era, focusing on the guns that the legends of the West—good guys and bad guys, real and fictional characters—carried with them.

Profiles of more than 50 gunslingers, half from the Old West and half from Hollywood, include a brief biography of each gunfighter, along with the guns they carried. Fascinating stories about the TV and movie celebrities of the 1950s and 1960s detail their guns and the skill—or lack thereof—they displayed.

Stunning color photos depict each firearm in glorious detail. These guns range from custom-crafted high-end arms to non-functioning gimmicky props.

• Firearms carried by more than 50 real and fictional characters of the Old West

• Emphasis on the TV and movie stars of the 1950s and 1960s

• Modern and historic photos show each of the firearms

Customer Reviews:

Very light & very poor.......2007-04-20

Many people and guns missing,Jeff Cooper,George A. Custer, Gen. George Patton, Charlton Heston, Robert Stack, Lee Marvin, Clint Eastwood and many others.
I lost my money

Gunfighters.......2007-01-16

This book is about 1/3 on old gunfighters of the old west and 2/3 on the "B" Western cowboys. It is interesting to read but you should realize it is mostly movies.

Very Disappointing Book.......2004-04-20

This is the most disappointing book I have read in a long time. There is very little about the actual guns of the gunfighters and the few facts presented are very general and broad brush. The author obviously is a fan of old Hollywood westerns as half of his "gunfighters" are in fact only Hollywood actors! He also includes several modern gun magazine writers. Worse yet, many of the noteable real western gunfighters are ignored. The editing is also poor. Several photos of the same gun appear in more than one place in the book. Spend your money elsewhere.

A wealth of hidden gun lore.......2003-08-08

The Guns Of The Gunfighters: Lawmen, Outlaws & Hollywood Cowboys by firearms historian and expert Doc O'Meara, is a meticulous and detailed survey of the weaponry carried by some of the most famous (and infamous) gunmen of the Wild West and the silver screen, including Wyatt Earp, Annie Oakley, Roy Rogers, and many, many more. Black-and-white photographs, extensive attention to detail, and a wealth of hidden gun lore make The Guns Of The Gunfighters a superb giftbook for gun buffs, Western American history enthusiasts, and those having a special interest in Hollywood portrayals of the Old West.

Cotton Candy for the soul!.......2003-04-29

This volume by noted gun writer Doc O'Meara is a fun and informative work for fans of the Westeren, Gun Buffs and anybody who enjoyed Saturday shoot em ups. The writing is bright and jaunty, like the subject matter. Well documented, and a treasure trove of beautiful photographs of the Gunfighters and their tools of the trade. A good reference volume sure to attract attention, the books suceeds on all levels.

Hollywood Jewels: Movies, Jewelry, Stars

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Hollywood Jewels: Movies, Jewelry, Stars
Penny Proddow , Debra Healy , and Marion Fasel
Manufacturer: Harry N Abrams
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Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 0810934124

Vintage Hollywood Posters VII (Vintage Hollywood Posters)

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From Cowboys to Cartoons

Vintage Hollywood Posters VII (Vintage Hollywood Posters)
Bruce Hershenson
Manufacturer: Bruce Hershenson
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

General | Antiques & Collectibles | Home & Garden | Subjects | Books

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ASIN: 1887893571

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From Cowboys to Cartoons.......2000-12-13

This auction catalog has the best variety of items from cowboys to cartoons, comedy to crime, creatures to classics, with your basic super heroes thrown in for good measure. It is by far one of the only books you can get that actually shows some of the most rare posters of the early 1900's. I was really impressed with the images and graphics reproduced in this issue. This catalog has all my favorites in it, especially the horror films. I also really liked the idea of seeing the lobby card images pictured on the same page as the Raven and the Black Cat. I would definitely recommend this book as a reference for anyone intersted in movie posters.

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Authentic, but wanted to see more postcards.
"From Hollywood, on paper"

Hollywood in Vintage Postcards
Rod Kennedy Jr.
Manufacturer: Gibbs Smith, Publisher
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 1586851454

Book Description

$14.95 gatefold paper * 1-58685-145-4 * April 7-1/2 x 8-1/2 in, 96 pp, Color Illustrations Throughout Rights: W, History/Regional Hollywood in Vintage Postcards is a colorful celebration of Hollywood's storied and glamorous past. What began as a thriving agricultural community-promoted by developers as a place of year-round sunshine and citrus-scented air-slowly transitioned into the thriving metropolis it is today. Hollywood now strives to preserve the elegant architecture that illustrates her undeniably glorious history, from the Hollywood Bowl to Grauman's Chinese Theatre to the Capitol Records tower. The formal Beaux Arts and the ornamental Spanish Colonial Revival reflect her self-confident extravagance, while newer Art Deco and Moderne structures bespeak her lofty dreams for sophistication; those dreams and more are captured forever in the historic postcards collected here. Rod Kennedy Jr.'s books include Lost New York in Old Postcards, The Brooklyn Cookbook, and The County Fair Cookbook, with Lyn Stallworth; and Atlantic City: 125 Years of Ocean Madness, with Lee Eisenberg and Vicki Levi. He lives in New York City. Elizabeth Ellis is an archivist with a MLS from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She collaborated previously with Rod Kennedy on Lost New York in Old Postcards, and is currently working on a book of short stories. Hollywood Heritage, Inc., is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the preservation and restoration of Hollywood.

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Authentic, but wanted to see more postcards........2007-06-12

This book itself is very "authentic",--- since the postcards are actual postcards from the Era. However, I would have loved to have seen more postcards in this book.

So... all in all, there is nothing wrong with the authentic postcards in this book, but in my opinion, I wish there had been more postcards shown.

"From Hollywood, on paper".......2003-08-25

A delightful book of postcards that captures the exuberance and excitement of Tinsel town in the first half of the last century. One reason I love this book is the simple presentation, book designers, when confronted with colorful graphic images such as postcards, always seem to want to present them angled and overlapping each other. Fortunately, designer Kurt Wahlner keeps them upright and puts a drop-shadow on two sides of each card, a simple elegant solution. The color of the cards is very true to the originals. Author, Rod Kennedy, writes just enough historical detail into the captions to keep me interested. The chapter on the homes of the stars I found the most fascinating. Predictably, with money no object, so many of these houses are a fantasy of architectural styles and I suppose this only confirms that most Hollywood folk had no taste.

I have another book of postcards covering the same subject, Jim Heimann's 'Hooray for Hollywood' (ISBN 0877013012) equally as good though some of the pictures are in black and white. I would have preferred it if both these books included some information about publishers of these postcards, I guess most of those shown are from the Curt Teich company. Both books have an index and useful bibliography.

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a whole new way to love movies
A visual delight by the king of poster collectors.

Vintage Hollywood Posters II

Manufacturer: Bruce Hershenson
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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a whole new way to love movies.......1999-11-08

I have been so impressed with Hershenson's series of books on classic movie posters that I have purchased them all. I hope he keeps it up. These are beautifully produced allowing me to really understand how a movie was promoted when first released. The best posters have always been works of art but as they have become collectibles it has become expensive for most of us to own older posters. These books certainly make it possible to appreciate the beauty of the design and graphics. My guests are really impressed too. I leave a few of the books out and they always are the center of conversation as people both find their favorite films and discover somethings they never knew existed. I hope these books keep coming for a long time. Thanks for selling them.

A visual delight by the king of poster collectors........1999-11-08

For anyone who loves movies, this is a wonderful eyeful of beautifully reproduced posters.

1934 An Album of Film Stars: Cigarette Cards All Glued Into Their Proper Place in the Book, All in Wonderful Color with Names of Hollywood Movie Stars COMPLETE SET GLUED IN .( Each One Collectible & Came with a Pack of Cigarettes Attractive Series Of

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1934 An Album of Film Stars: Cigarette Cards All Glued Into Their Proper Place in the Book, All in Wonderful Color with Names of Hollywood Movie Stars COMPLETE SET GLUED IN .( Each One Collectible & Came with a Pack of Cigarettes Attractive Series Of
John Player and Sons, Players Cigarettes
Manufacturer: With Compliments of John Player and Sons, Branch of The Imperial Tobacco Company of Great Britain & Ireland , Ltd.
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Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000JD9QHG

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The Art of Costume Design

Manufacturer: Walter T. Foster
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Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000FS4NXC

Collecting Hollywood: The Move Poster Price Guide

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Collecting Hollywood: The Move Poster Price Guide
Jon R. Warren
Manufacturer: American Collectors Exchange
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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)

Manufacturer: DK ADULT
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Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 0789489082

Book Description

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.

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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!

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New Complete Self-sufficiency
John Seymour
Manufacturer: Dorling Kindersley Publishers Ltd
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Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 0751364428

Green Living: A Practical Guide to Eating, Gardening, Energy Saving and Ho

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Good start !!!
very basic stuff
This book is great!

Green Living: A Practical Guide to Eating, Gardening, Energy Saving and Ho
Carlton Books
Manufacturer: Carlton Books
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 1842222929

Book Description

This invaluable guide explains how to lead a more organic lifestyle by making just a few simple changes to a daily routine.

Customer Reviews:

Good start !!!.......2005-09-13

I found this book to be filled with great ideas for greener living. Alot are just little things most Americans look over. The book tell you how to make cleaners for your home without using store bought chemicals (Saves tons of money). If you are just starting to live a green life than this is the foundation.

very basic stuff.......2004-08-18

If one has never been exposed to green living then this may be the book for you. I found information in this book to be quite basic, quite elementary, in fact, alot of it was plain common sense. The book was hard for me to read through (not a good writing style match for me), but I attempted to because I wanted to find some information I could use. Would not recommend this book for anyone who have had any exposure to green living.

This book is great!.......2002-12-27

It features the most current innovations in ecologically sustainable living. This book assumes you want to live the ideal eco-responsible lifestyle and the direct tone is unforgiving. But it's good to have an ideal to strive for so that anything you do is an improvement. Each chapter is easy to read and filled with consciousness-raising facts about waste and pollution with lots of tips and suggestions. There is even a chapter on seasonal eating complete with recipes. As the title suggests, Green Living is, above all, a practical how-to guide that tells you what, why, how, and where. When is left up to you.

Gardening With Roses: A Practical and Inspirational Guide

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Good book for selecting old roses

Gardening With Roses: A Practical and Inspirational Guide
Patrick Taylor
Manufacturer: Amazon Remainders Account
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Binding: Paperback

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Growing Beautiful Roses: Your Guide to Creating an Easy-Care Garden Full of Fragrance and Color

ASIN: B00013AWZ4

Book Description

An expert plantsman-photographer's personal selection of the most suitable roses for every garden purpose, with suggestions for companion plants and notes on cultivation.Published at $17.95 Available Now at $8.98

Customer Reviews:

Good book for selecting old roses.......2003-09-26

This little book (paperbound and measuring only 8"x5") is a very good tool for selecting old roses for your garden. The author is from England so you might want to consult other books to see if a particular rose will grow well in your region. However, the advice this author gives is highly worthwhile. He covers over 200 roses (arranged as "Bush" roses and "Climbing" roses) and devotes 2 lengthy paragraphs to each one. The descriptions are poetic and the author also suggests ways of using the rose in the garden (color schemes, etc.) Lists are included at the back of the book which notes roses by categories (colors, good foliage, shade, small gardens, scent, informal gardens, structures). Hardiness zone maps cover both the U.S. and Europe. The photographs are excellent and are mainly close-ups (although there are outstanding full garden shot photos in the introductory chapters).

Orquideas/ Orchids: Una Guia Esencial Para El Cuidado Y El Cultivo De Estas Increibles Y Sofisticadas Epifitas / An Essencial Guide for the Care and Cultivation ... (Jardineria Practica / Practical Gardening)

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Good Information

Orquideas/ Orchids: Una Guia Esencial Para El Cuidado Y El Cultivo De Estas Increibles Y Sofisticadas Epifitas / An Essencial Guide for the Care and Cultivation ... (Jardineria Practica / Practical Gardening)
Maria Julia Freuler
Manufacturer: Albatros Ediciones
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

Spanish | Foreign Language Nonfiction | Nonfiction | Subjects | Books

ASIN: 9502411234

Customer Reviews:

Good Information.......2007-01-20

It was a very informative book! Since it was for a present I cannot really say much except that the person I gave it to is very happy with it, and find it very informative.

Composting: A Practical Step by Step Guide (Penguin Mini)

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Good beginning guide

Composting: A Practical Step by Step Guide (Penguin Mini)

Manufacturer: Penguin Global
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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Good beginning guide.......2007-05-17

This book is small, but contains all of the basics for the beginner. It is clear and easy to follow and understand. Just what I needed!

Growing Organically: A Practical Guide for Commercial and Home Organic Fruit Growers

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Growing Organically: A Practical Guide for Commercial and Home Organic Fruit Growers
Paul G. Lanphere
Manufacturer: Breathe Ez Books
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0939688255

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Practical Allotment Gardening
Caroline Foley
Manufacturer: New Holland Publishers Ltd
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Binding: Hardcover

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Organic at Home
Judyth McLeod
Manufacturer: Murdoch Books
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 1740453727

Homesteading Adventures: A Guide for Doers & Dreamers

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"The entire book is written in quotes with lots of exclamation points!"
Wonderful Introduction To "The Road Less Traveled"!
Ideas for homesteading in the frozen North
Great Story!

Homesteading Adventures: A Guide for Doers & Dreamers
Sue Robishaw
Manufacturer: Manytracks
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ASIN: 0965203611

Amazon.com

Sue Robishaw takes an unusual approach in her examination of of homesteading. She converses with two imaginary characters, J. J. and CindyLou, to tell the story of Robishaw's and her husband's move to rural Northern Michigan nearly two decades ago. The three commiserate about the Robishaws' trials, learning experiences, and misconceptions. With the help of J. J. and CindyLou, Robishaw simply, often hilariously, tells her story and offers no one-size-fits-all approach to homesteading. She also describes, in great detail, gardening tips, how to construct a solar oven, recipes, ways to become more self-sufficient by growing your own food, how to build a simple structure such as a home or outbuilding, and how to deal with critters. While filled with practical how-to information, the real joy of Homesteading Adventures is the story of the Robishaws life and experiences, told with gentle humor and affection, and mercifully free of self-righteousness. It's a real treat to read.

Customer Reviews:

"The entire book is written in quotes with lots of exclamation points!".......2007-04-09

"I swear!"
"Really?!"
"Yes!"
"No, way!"
"The entire book! There are some chunks of interspersed instructional writing, but otherwise the entire book is written in bad dialogue between two fictitious characters! They're spunky and bright-eyed and new to homesteading and have lots of questions! So you get to read all about their adventures as though you're overhearing a conversation between them! And they say everything with exclamation points!"
"But, isn't that annoying and distracting?"
"Why yes, it is. I was disappointed because I'd heard this was a good primer with lots of helpful suggestions and ideas to help people see for themselves that a basic homesteading lifestyle is within reach for us all... but I honestly couldn't get past the third page."
"That's too bad."
"Yup."

Seriously. Three stars for allegedly having good info, but to be honest I couldn't actually read it.

Wonderful Introduction To "The Road Less Traveled"!.......2002-06-13

Adherents of the `60s counterculture back-to-the-land philosophy will find much to enjoy and savor in this humorous but fact-filled book on homesteading self-sufficiency. I am lucky enough to have had a personally autographed copy of author Sue Robishaw's wonderful book "Homesteading Adventures" sitting comfortably on one of my bookshelves for years. I recently re-read it, and found it as refreshing and as practical a guide to exploring the possibilities of walking on the self-sufficient side of the dirt road as one might find out there in the Ethernet. Miss Robishaw uses the device of two fictional neophytes to pose the important questions regarding how one begins the process of shifting gears and thought processes toward increasing levels of personal responsibility for living "off the grid". And, by the time one is through casually rummaging through the pages, you find that she has cracked more than a single smile or two onto your face while also relating to you a lot of important and useful data about the possibilities for living a less materialistic and more user-friendly alternative lifestyle.

In these days of ever greater complexity and ever more complete dependence on others for the woof and warp of our daily existence, for food, water, shelter, sewage, electricity, entertainment, transportation, and clothing, one is perhaps a bit startled to discover that we can each be much more actively and "proactively" involved in this process, that each of us can garner much of what we need to survive and prosper as human beings on the surface of the planet. It often comes as a surprise because many of us are so deeply embedded in the ethos of the material culture that surrounds us that we rarely are able to independently determine or recognize how many other alternative ways to live exist, and which are there for us to employ if we have the vision, nerve, and energy to do so. In her own way, the author helps us to come to this conclusion very quietly, gently, and with more than a little humor. She is well grounded, and along the way shows us how we can do everything from build our own cabin or earth home to how to make a small but eficient greenhouse to how to design, build, and erect a functioning windmill.

While Sue Robishaw is certainly not a self-sufficiency visionary like Scott and Helen Nearing ("The Good Life"), she does provide a vital and valuable service to the reader by offering a lot of practical lessons regarding how to begin and sustain one's journey toward greater personal responsibility for one's own way of living. It is said that many millions of Americans continue to examine the basis of their own lives with an inchoate and poorly articulated dissatisfaction with the materialistic way of life they are currently embroiled in. To the extent a single book can make a practical difference in helping such folk recognize, understand, and act on this alternative vision regarding the manner in which one lives his or her life, this book is a terrific aid and a practical how-to manual rolled into one paperback volume. I highly recommend it. Enjoy!

Ideas for homesteading in the frozen North.......2002-01-06

This book is a collection of ideas for homesteaders or others who want to live simply off the land. Robishaw describes a wide variety of projects and activities that she and her husband have done to survive and thrive that come with a minimum cost to the pocketbook and the environment. These include a windmill powered well, a solar powered electrical system, a solar cooker, a solar food dryer, outhouses, homemade wine and vinegar, gardening, saving seeds, and making maple syrup. Robishaw presents the information in the form of a series of dialogues between CindyLou and JJ, a pair of newcomers to the woods, and Sue, an old-hand at homesteading. The dialogues are meant to be cute and humorous, and perhaps lighten the tone of the text. However, I found them a bit tiresome and contrived in places. The book is not filled with detailed plans for constructing equipment, although there are a few useful diagrams. Instead, its value is in stirring up ideas in the minds of the readers, and giving encouragement to go ahead and try something new because it just might work. Set in Northern Michigan, it is especially relevant for readers from far northern climates.

Great Story!.......2000-04-12

This book was a joy to read. Tucked within the true-to-life and often humorous accounts of the fictional couple's move to ruraldom are excellent instructions and guidelines for homesteading.

I highly recommend this book, although I wouldn't advise its use as a primary resource for homesteading.

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The agreements signed between Israel and the PLO are both lengthy and complicated. Because of the difficulty in fully digesting these agreements, a lucid, on-point resource in this area proves particularly valuable. From Occupation to Interim Accords: Israel and the Palestinian Territories presents an in-depth legal analysis of the Israel/PLO agreements. Its coverage includes + a survey and close analysis of the legal and administrative developments that took place in the Palestinian areas over the past twenty years, providing the background essential to an understanding of the agreements; + critical consideration of the negotiation process; + a review of the post-agreement legislation; and + an analysis of the legal developments in the areas under the Palestinian Authority. Appendices supply previously unpublished military orders and proclamations, letters, and negotiation documents.

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