History: Fiction or Science? (Chronology, No. 1)

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Recorded history is a finely-woven magic fabric of intricate lies about events predating the sixteenth century. There is not a single piece of evidence that can be reliably and independently traced back earlier than the eleventh century. This book details events that are substantiated by hard facts and logic, and validated by new astronomical research and statistical analysis of ancient sources.

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Calculations are only as good as your numbers.......2007-08-03

Yes, we can all agree that mainstream history is nearly 100% BS due to politics, economics, ego, problems with dating techniques, and various conspiracies. Agreed. But, I've been researching the distinct possibility that human history (in terms of civilizations) are much more ancient than we've been told, so coming across this book was very interesting to me. I wondered how Fomenko could be wrong (if at all) because he is very persuasive in his presentations. Then it dawned on me. If at previous times in prehistory, due to the various catastrophies that are well documented (comets, asteroids, planetary disruptions, plasma discharge, pole reversals, etc) the Earth was in a different position in relation to the sun, different tilt on its axis, different orbit, different rotation (in terms of velocity and DIRECTION), and the continents were in different positions, then would this not cause the ancients to see the sky (constellations) differently? In other words, is Fomenko making erronious assumptions about the physics of the Earth in pre-history, which then corrupt his data with regards to dating the relevant astrology? The last event to seriously disrupt our planet occured roughly 3500 years ago, according to other good researchers, so is it possible Fomenko has been confused by this? The vastly different physics of our planet in the not so distant past may explain this confusion, which is not to say the "mainstream" version of history is correct; on the contrary. I am not an expert in these fields, but wanted to see if this idea could spark discussion.

Pants on fire?.......2007-07-19

Will people ever read before spamming? Yes, Jesuits could not rewrite world history alone, they had help. Anyway, Dr Prof Acad A.Fomenko does not point to jesuits as the driving force of world wide history manipulation in published volumes 1,2,3;, actually he barely mentions the poor devils. Check it with 'Search inside' feature, please. China is rarely mentioned either, in fact, Dr Fomenko is completely eurocentric. Right, his theory contradicts all mainstream schools of history, because in their actual state they are all built on blatantly erroneus chronology. You don't need a mysterious cabal (conspiracy) to falsify history, the falsification is its modus operandi. It is inherent to history(ians) to falsify (distort) events, as it is inherent to humans to boast as it is inherent to power (authority) to legimize itself by referrring to glorious past made to its own order. Dr Prof Fomenko and team have identified scores of instances of such manipulation in Russian, European, etc.. history, and delivered valid statistical proof thereof. His own 'reconstruction' is completely another story. Forget c14 as a valid method of dating. W.Libby has initially discovered a brilliant method of INDEPENDENT dating. Too bad, c14 method has become a joke after a forced marrige with dendrochronology with consensual chronological scale inbuilt. Radiocarbon method can't stand blind tests, but is so very productive as a rubberstamp.

Accepted History & Chronology Must Be Changed. .......2007-04-09

There is no doubt that history as most know it is a sham, & institution's version of History both University & Church is fradulent & inaccurate. Everything was established with an agenda, The real "Dark Ages" are now when we have access to incredible amounts of information past authorities & more important 'common folk' didn't have but our institutions & educators are slow to evolve because of what has ignorantly & arrogantly been taught for too long. This is on many subjects not just Chronology.

For anyone to question "Why would a Mathematician have anything credible to say of History?" The answer is from Dr. Fomenko's preface in the book: "It would be worthwhile to remind the reader that in the XVI-XVII century Chronology was considered to be a subdivision of Mathematics." These volumes could possibly be some of the most important works to date & should be read by everyone with an interest in History, especially professors & educators who have a duty to the public. I have read both books & must say that 'Chronology 1' has some very eye opening & revolutionary information. Even if these volumes are part true the implications are profound & opens the doors to further investigations & questions which must be done. I speak several different lanquages & must say the logic Dr. Fomenko uses with "inflection" of words & words being read from left to right in one region & right to left in another then written backwards, the removal of vowels & get down to basics of words, or different cities & locations having the same name etc. is correct. Vowel usage has always been optional & varied, actually complicating linquistics & study. The first thing one has to understand is that words never had a fixed spelling in history like we do now, the spelling of words was mutable & regional, as well as names & titles of people were vast, varied & changed, NOTHING WAS FIXED or understood linear. Matters of Life & Death as well as financial profiteering yesterday & today were & are made with ignorant, illogical & conspiratorial views of history & reality, it's time people get closer to the Truth & society collectively grow up.

Very Interesting.......2007-03-07

It is a good proposal and I believe it will mature into something even better in the future. I think it deserves to be read.

History as Science Fiction.......2007-01-10

Anatoly Fomenko has written a very intriguing book, full of pictures, charts, and computer 'proof' of his thesis: backwards of AD900 we don't really know what happened or when. Between AD900 and AD1600 there is more certainty, but there is still a lot of fuzzy ground, and things don't get reliable until we get past the 1600's where the printing press made it very difficult for the perpetrators of this timeline manipulation to change anything that had been committed to print. The Dark Ages did not happen. Books were burned for a reason. One organization has doubled the actual length of its existence by expanding the real chronology. Read why.

I had always wondered why Christ died about AD33 and yet men waited until the 11th century to form the Knights Templar, the Cathars, etc and go after the Holy Land by force. Why the 1000 year gap? Turns out there wasn't more than a 10-12 year gap and he proves it using astronomy. This also implies that the planet is not as old as we have been told, and current Christian and other creationist scientists are already championing that idea without being aware of Fomenko's book. The two groups, creationist scientists and the Russian mathematical analysts corroborate each other. Fascinating.

Of course, all this flies in the face of what we have been told traditionally is the 'proper' chronology of western civilization, and most readers will experience 'cognitive dissonance' in reading this book. It means that our history going backwards from AD1600 becomes progressively more incorrect and unreliable until it cannot be trusted at all... in the space of 700-800 years.

Naturally, the curious, open-minded reader will want to know WHO did this, WHY, and did any of the events we think of as really ancient ever happen?
Dr. Fomenko is a respected scientist/mathematician at Moscow State University who has already answered these questions to the satisfaction of his initially skeptical colleagues. Most of them are now believers, a few still refuse to believe (the usual diehards), and of course the western press has ignored Fomenko's work -- for obvious reasons when you read the book. The ones who perpetrated this chronology ruse have a lot to answer for. They are still with us. That's why this book is a well-kept secret.

I gave the book a 4-star rating because I was unable to check out some of his claims; those I checked were as he said. But if even 1/3 of his claims are true, this punches a big hole in what we think is our history, the meaning of western civilization, our educational process (for repeating the ruse as gospel), and the trustworthiness of the organization that perpetrated this ruse, well-intentioned or not.

This book relates to current research into a Young Earth paradigm, to John Keel's discoveries about our planet, and Fr Malachi Martin's insights (in his now out-of-print books). We are indeed sheep who are manipulated and kept ignorant -- for a reason. While knowing what these men have to say may be the "booby prize" (as in: 'what can you do with this knowledge?'), it will provide interesting reading. Didn't someone say: "...and the Truth will set you free."?? For you to judge if this book contains the truth.

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This book is a keeper.
Best Book on Hunting, Guns
Dangerous-Game Rifles
Dangerous Game rifles
A 'must' acquisition for any serious hunting library.

Dangerous-Game Rifles
Terry Wieland
Manufacturer: Countrysport Press
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ASIN: 0892726911

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Though few hunters actually make the trip to Africa in pursuit of The Big Five - elephant, rhino, leopard, lion, and Cape buffalo - the popularity of rifles designed to take such dangerous game has burgeoned in recent years. Here, the author, a widely recognized firearms expert and a veteran of many safaris, explores in detail the rifles and calibers that are drawing attention from big-bore aficionados.

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This book is a keeper........2007-03-29

Wieland's book is very informative and well written. Anyone condsidering the purchase of a rifle for dangerous game would have time well spent reading Dangerous Game Rifles.

Best Book on Hunting, Guns .......2007-03-17

This book is the best I've read on Guns, bullets, related to Hunting I've ever read.
Simply a very Valuable source of great information.
Highly recommended. Read it.
Tom

Dangerous-Game Rifles.......2007-03-11

Great Book! Easy reading. Very informative. Great history on the firearms and catridges.Highly recommended to anyone interested in dangerous game hunting!

Dangerous Game rifles.......2007-03-08

Excellent source for information. It was all I expected and more.

A 'must' acquisition for any serious hunting library........2007-02-04

Terry Wieland is shooting editor of Gray's Sporting Journal and has contributed numerous articles to other shooting magazines, but his DANGEROUS-GAME RIFLES is an even more important survey and a top pick for any library including books on big game hunting. Packed with specifics about big-bore rifles, DANGEROUS-GAME RIFLES discusses legendary gunmakers, gun-making history, specs, and more, exploring their action, performance, and field applications. Descriptions include insights on developers of these notable rifles and offer a satisfying blend of practical field insights and historical notes, making this a 'must' acquisition for any serious hunting library.

Diane C. Donovan
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The Gun Digest Book Of Trap & Skeet Shooting

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The Gun Digest Book of Trap & Skeet Shooting
The Bible for Recent Converts
If you're new get this book
Great sport.
From a complete newbie's point of view

The Gun Digest Book Of Trap & Skeet Shooting
Chris Christian , and Rick Sapp
Manufacturer: Krause Publications
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ASIN: 0873494288

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With this must-have guide, trap and skeet shooters of all skill

levels will hit more targets and have more fun! This highly

anticipated fourth edition covers every facet of trap and skeet

shooting, and provides readers with valuable insight on how to

improve and win at clay busting sports. They?ll learn the rules

of the most popular shotgun games, get tips of selecting the

right equipment, and find advice on shooting techniques and

tactics from expert trap and skeet shooters.

The book includes comprehensive coverage on choosing and

fitting the right shotgun for each sport, explains the hows and

whys of chokes in plain language, and provides an in-depth

review of shells, loads and reloading. Valuable reference tools

include the official rules for each game as well as a

manufacturer?s directory for guns, ammunition, clothing and

accessories.

Customer Reviews:

The Gun Digest Book of Trap & Skeet Shooting.......2007-05-07

I am not new to trap & skeet shooting, but a little rusty. This book has some very good information to help knock that rust off or get someone new to the sport started off on the right foot. It also has tips to help the experienced shooter improve their score and improve their gun maintenance.

The Bible for Recent Converts.......2007-02-25

This is exactly what I needed as a beginner. I'm soon outgrowing it, but could not have improved without it. It is also good for those who just wish to know about the sport.

This Gun Digest book covers all the basics of clay targets. All those things you must get right, or know about, in the beginning. I have increasing respect for it as I learn more

If you're new get this book.......2007-01-19

The information I was looking for was mainly for Skeet shooting. I found all the information on the different shotun sports to be very informative, especially for a novice. I would think that this book would be good for all new and many not so new shooters. Very good basic information. I can't wait for spring to try the information. Thanks to the authors.

Great sport........2007-01-07

This book provides all you need to know about technique and equipment. Good to read befor you go out and buy anything.

From a complete newbie's point of view.......2006-08-25

I found this book to be an excellent introduction to trap, skeet and sporting clays. The book is well laid out with clear illustrations. The writing style is friendly and easy to digest.

The book includes descriptions on many types of guns from the mundane to the exotic. While the attributes of the exotic are extolled, the author encourages his readers to get out there and give it a go with what you have.

The Ultimate Guide to Bird Dog Training: A Realistic Approach to Training Close-Working Gun Dogs for Tight Cover Conditions

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ultimate guide to bird dog training
good ideas
The Ultimate Guide to Bird Dog Training
The Ultimate Guide to Bird Dog Training
Ultimate Bird Dog Book

The Ultimate Guide to Bird Dog Training: A Realistic Approach to Training Close-Working Gun Dogs for Tight Cover Conditions
Jerome B. Robinson
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ASIN: 1592281613

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THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO BIRD DOG TRAINING explains how to train a bird dog to hunt at a pace that suits a man walking, and to point and hold birds with all the elegance and style of a field trial champion. It combines successful traditional methods with modern electronic techniques to show how the nation's top professional gun dog trainers develop reliable hunting dogs that are easy to control, exciting to watch, and stylish on point.

Topics covered include:
Electronic training aids
Selecting and starting pups
How to prevent gun shyness
Backyard bird dog practice
Using your dog afield for the first time
Teaching dogs to quarter ahead of the gun
Using the wind to your advantage
And much more

The author has traveled around the United States for more than thirty years studying how professional trainers develop the most dependable and enjoyable hunting dogs, and passing that information on to readers. In this invaluable volume, he provides everything the sportsman or -woman needs to know to train pointing dogs for hunting in the close-cover conditions found in most parts of the country today.

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ultimate guide to bird dog training.......2007-08-27

The basics of this book are exellent although sections of book such as callback pens are not applicable to new zealand

good ideas.......2007-02-06

This book is good. It provides some basic technics on methods of training. I personally prefered "how to help gun dogs train themselves". But, this was a good book with good training ideas.

The Ultimate Guide to Bird Dog Training.......2002-03-06

This book is GREAT! My husband got me interested in training bird dogs after going on a quail hunt recently. I reviewed the books on Amazon that were available on the subject and chose this one to get an idea of what bird dog training would entail. I was skeptical that I could actually do this. I am hooked. This book made so much since to me! I am ready to get started with a puppy today. It is a lot of work I know but this book is an excellent way to get started. I know it will be an excellent resource after I get my pup. I have talked with a few folks that actually raise and train pointing dogs and they say I'm on the right track. I highly recommend this book.

The Ultimate Guide to Bird Dog Training.......2002-02-28

I ordered this book in hopes of receiving an up to date training book. I was somewhat disappointed. The book looks like it is a new updated training book; and even states inside that it contains the authors older material with new updated training methods, but I found it to be only dated marerial. The pictures are from the 70's, and not good ones at that. I do feel like the methods would work for a person training a pointer; I was trying to obtain information in the training of a lab for upland game, and this book was lacking in that reguards. If you are looking for a newer material, you may want to check other sources. I am trying The Labrador Shooting Dog next.

Ultimate Bird Dog Book.......2002-02-27

An excellent oveview for starting a pointing dog puppy. Uses techniques from various trainers. Highly recommend.. It works too!

Gun-Dog Training: Spaniels and Retrievers (Gun Dog Training)

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Great Book!!
Excellent book
A MUST HAVE for anyone training a HUNTING dog
A great training guide from begining to end.

Gun-Dog Training: Spaniels and Retrievers (Gun Dog Training)
Kenneth C. Roebuck
Manufacturer: Stackpole Books
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Great Book!!.......2001-12-17

This is one of the better training tools you'll ever buy. Roebuck take's you step by step from puppy through the second year. I refer to this book every time I start a new puppy. If you hunt upland birds this book is a must.

Excellent book.......2001-06-27

This is an excellent book by the late Ken Roebuck. I used Ken's advice to train my Springer and I am very pleased with the results. Ken writes the book with the beginner in mind.

The only drawback is that he doesn't give much useful information on how to train for blind retrieves.

A MUST HAVE for anyone training a HUNTING dog.......2000-07-03

I have read many books on dog training, and never before has anyone offered a plan so detailed or as simple to follow as Kenneth Roebuck. His insight into how a dog thinks and how we can use that to our advantage in training is at once ordinary and astounding. Skip all the popular training methods of the moment and use this one. You will never raise a better gun dog.

A great training guide from begining to end........1998-11-22

This book takes you through the selection of and training of a gun dog using the late Kenneth Roebuck's methods. This book outlines the use of both positive and negative reinforcment to produce a quality hunting companion. This is a great resource for the man wanting to train his own dog, and if I could only have one training reference, this would be it.

The Top Shooter's Guide to Cowboy Action Shooting

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CSA guide
All about cowboy action.
None like it! None better!
Basically a good book, but it has problems
He Cleaned the Stage!!!

The Top Shooter's Guide to Cowboy Action Shooting
Hunter Scott Anderson
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Cowboy action shooting is the hottest firearms game around and Hunter Scott Anderson is a veteran of hundreds of these simulated gun battles. Now Anderson teaches shooters of all skill levels how to improve their shooting and their ranking among competitors.

By focusing on the skills that allow shooters to move smoothly through a course of fire, Anderson provides all the details needed to increase accuracy and speed with all the firearms used in cowboy action shooting.

This book combines interviews and information from some of the biggest names in cowboy shooting, like Dennis “China Camp” Ming and Charles “Choctaw” Lye, with Anderson's own personal experiences to give readers a comprehensive guide to improving their performance.

- Tips for smooth transitions from revolver to rifle
- Teaches shooters to increase their speed safely
- How to reload faster for improved performance

Customer Reviews:

CSA guide.......2007-05-13

Not as good as I'd hoped for. Written by a guy who may know how to shoot at Cowboy events, but does not transfer this knowledge to the reader.
A disappointing read, to say the least. Did not present any information I hadn't already come across in other publications.
It brings to mind another person just looking to cash in on publishing a book about a little written of subject.

All about cowboy action........2006-06-03

This book tells you what cowboy action is, the differences in shooting classes, the equipment used, and more speed tips than I can count.

None like it! None better!.......2003-08-03

Clear and concise, the author of this book has taken personal experience and knowledge to produce a manual of engagement not likely to be seen again. The depth of explanation truly gives the reader almost every side of the equation. Techniques, firearms,problems...litteraly the entire gamut of competition is laid out. This may well be the CAS "Bible" of field engagement. There are NO problems worthy of mention. Anderson may not be a mathematics professor, but his depiction of shooting planes and how to work safely within them during a run is 100% correct. Anderson provides fair and accurate information, giving both sides of any subject arguable. This book will serve those whom are just starting...to those who compete at the top national levels. You won't be disappointed!

Basically a good book, but it has problems.......2001-12-28

Hunter Scott Anderson's book -- The Top Shooter's Guide to Cowboy Action Shooting -- does live up to the promise on the front cover -- proven tips to sharpen your skills. As other reviewers have mentioned, it is not a book that is directed at the novice. However, there are a few glitches in the book that bothered me enough to make me take some notice of them and pass them on to the reader. One of these concerns his misuse of the term "radius," when he is describing the "180 degree safety plane." He repeatedly uses the expressions "90 degree radius" and "170 degree radius." These are not the correct terms. A radius is a line of fixed length. The correct term would be axis or plane, but not radius. The other is in the drawings which accompany his depictions of the various safety planes. The 180 degree safety plane (which is the plane of absolutely no forgiveness, under SASS regulations) is drawn correctly. However, the 170 degree plane in his drawings is way off. In the SASS on-line handbook, the 170 degree plane is defined as follows: "The 170 degree safety rule means the muzzle of the firearm must always be straight down range +/- 85 degree." It has been this way for at least three years. His "170 degree safety plane" is much closer to 150 degrees and his 150 degree angle is closer to 120 degrees.

For as long as I have been a member of SASS, the 170 degree angle has been the one that must not be violated under any circumstances. The 180 degree plane has been the "point of no forgiveness."

He also mentions some rather iffy trigger pull adjustments. He states that trigger pulls of 24 ounces and less are common. This is awfully light. Some gunsmiths consider anything less than 2 pounds to be a hair trigger. I would rather have a good safe 2 pounds. That isn't going to slow anyone down. And it is far safer.

Finally, I found a few of the photographs illustrating safety violations to be a bit cryptic. Although they were explained in the text, the explanations were often on different pages from the photos. This was a case of bad layout. In photos illustrating safety errors, exaggeration is a good tool to use to drive a point home. This would have helped here.

In spite of these problems, the rest of the material in the book is good. And I think all CAS shooters should have it in their libraries.

He Cleaned the Stage!!!.......2001-02-21

Most books about Cowboy Action Shooting are geared to the novice, and assume the reader knows little or nothing about the sport. These types of books are great because they help the sport grow by attracting new participants. However, these books are of little value to the experienced shooter. Bounty Hunter has instead written a book that shows even experienced shooters how to shoot smarter, faster, and perform better on the clock. The photography is exceptional, the examples very clear. You will find tips in here that you have seen no where else. This book would also be extremely useful for beginners as long as they only try to digest a little of it at a time. Bounty Hunter has an easygoing style which makes reading this work a pleasure. I highly recommend this book and give it a raised fist!!! (Clean Run)

A Six-Gun Salute: An Illustrated History of the Houston Colt .45s

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The ultimate book on the history of the Houston Colt .45's/Astros
Hot Times In Houston
A real winner
Sweet and well done
When Baseball Came to Houston

A Six-Gun Salute: An Illustrated History of the Houston Colt .45s
Robert Reed
Manufacturer: Gulf Publishing
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This commemorative book pays tribute to a chapter of Houston's baseball history nearly swept away in the fanfare of the Astrodome.

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The ultimate book on the history of the Houston Colt .45's/Astros.......2005-11-02

Anyone who enjoys reading about the history of baseball will love this book whether one is a Houston fan or not. It is a history book and a human interest story all rolled into one.

One get's the feeling after reading this book a feeling of a little sorrow of not having the opportunity to have known some of the unusual personalities depicted in the book, especially pitcher Dick "Turk" Farrell whom obviously was an under rated but solid major league pitcher and a man of a thousand pratical jokes.

The power struggles between the men who helped bring major league baseball to Houston is a story that is almost too intriguing to be true yet is a story that is factual in every detail.

To the fan of the Houston Astros baseball franchise, this is the ultimate book on the history of the origin of the team.

Author Robert Reed definitely did his homework on this one.

Hot Times In Houston.......2004-08-08

I grew up and still reside in the Bayou City. I was born in 1967, two years after the Colt .45's moved from Colt Stadium into the Astrodome and changed their name to the Astros.

Even as a young child I remember having an almost mystical interest in the Colt .45's. It was a marvel to me that they could actually play basball outside in the summers in Houston. I clearly remember my little leauge days in Houston thinking about the heat and humidity and the glare of the sun.

There was never an abundance of information on the Colt .45's or pictures of the old stadium unless you heard it about it from older Houstonians or former players that still called Houston home. This book is truly the Bible of Houston baseball. It is comparitive to the Old Testament's GENISIS. I swear if you curl up on a lazy afternoon and let your mind flow with the book you will feel as though you have travelled back into yester-year and you are there at Colt Stadium, mosquitos, humidity and all.

Sadly baseball in Houston now is a joke. The Astros are the epitome of over-paid, grossly under achieving, lazy athletes. I grew up with the Dome and I would have glady gone to Colt Stadium to root on a near last place team. AT LEAST THEY TRIED AND MADE AN EFFORT. The new ballpark downtown I have nicknamed "The Coffin". With it's retractable roof "The Coffin" is either opened or closed depending on what day you drive by. Most every player inside the place is alrady dead or just going through the motions.

This book celebrates the effort, the entertainment and the energy that once exsisted in Astros history but no longer does. This is the written account of the genisis of major leauge baseball in Houston. It also includes INCREDIBLE photographs in color and black and white.

This book is NOT to be missed ! Read it !

A real winner.......2002-01-08

An excellent and detailed history of the Colts and their origins in the planned Continental League, the National League expansion of 1961-62, and their colorful early days until they became the Astros. Lots of great photos of players, now-defunct ballparks, and memorabilia, and the real inside story of the name changes from Colts to Colt .45s to Astros. A winner all around.

Sweet and well done.......2000-09-01

I stumbled on this book at a bookstore in upstate NY, a far cry from the Houston area. As a baseball fan, it caught my eye although I had very little knowledge of Houston's MLB origins. What sold me-- at least during that quick perusal in the bookstore -- was its treatment of how Houston and NY both came into the league at the same time. After reading it, though, I'm astounded at the history and story of baseball's first major-league team in the south. The no-hitters, the futility, the tear-jerker about Jim Umbricht .... this story reeks of everything that baseball is -- good things, such as colorful characters, true fans, baseball as a game first and business second, and tragedy as well -- the real "Love of the Game" story, not that Kevin Costner tripe. Whether you know anything about Houston, the Colt 45s, or Texas, do yourself a favor and read this book. Heck, it's a human story, not just a sports story. The younger fan may not "get it," but those of us who grew up with those hot summer nights listening to baseball on transistor radios -- no matter were you lived of what team you claimed -- will enjoy the trip back.

When Baseball Came to Houston.......2000-05-22

Texas coastal heat, tropical humidity and giant mosquitoes; those are my memories of Colt Stadium. But I also remember the excitement of going to a real major league game in Houston. This book brings back all those memories and tells things I never knew about the screwball cast of characters who made up the team and the giant personalities who labored to bring big league baseball to Houston. The Colt .45s included major talent such as Joe Morgan, Rusty Staub, Jim Wynn and Larry Dierker. But they also had "colorful" players such as Richard "Turk" Farrell. A must for any collector of Texana, baseball or Houston history.

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Good format, informative
Reloading for Shotgunners
Great book! Could be better.
A must for shotshell reloaders

Reloading for Shotgunners
Kurt Fackler , and M. L. McPherson
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Good format, informative.......2003-06-24

This is a very good book for even the experienced reloader. It's data format is the best I have seen, very easy to read and is well layed out. The only area it is lacking is it's load data is relativly limited, i suggest purchasing the lyman 4th edition book along with this book.

Reloading for Shotgunners.......2000-03-12

It is a good basic book, but does not have any of the new powders that have come on the market in the last 12 years.

Great book! Could be better........2000-02-06

I read this book from cover to cover and found it extremely informative and detailed in almost all aspects of this hobby. However, I felt it should have had a color shotshell identification section. Otherwise, it was great reading.

A must for shotshell reloaders.......2000-01-05

This book not only covers a great deal of info on reloading, it has the most extensive array of loads for every shooting need. This book is a must for any handloader from beginner to long time expert

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The Complete Blackpowder handbook
So-so book
"everything you always wanted to know about blackpowder.."
Revised and expanded - more "complete" than ever

The Complete Blackpowder Handbook
Sam Fadala
Manufacturer: Gun Digest Books
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0896893901

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Written for every blackpowder enthusiast - hunters, war re-enactors, collectors, cowboy action shooters, target shooters and DIY blackpowder hobbyists

47 U.S. states have special black-powder hunting seasons

Blackpowder authority Sam Fadala packs the entire sport of blackpowder shooting into this new edition. This authoritative reference offers readers the latest in guns and gear, and shares advice and tips for getting the most out of blackpowder hunting and recreational shooting. Highlights include: *Practical how-to direction on outfitting muzzleloading firearms for hunting with current hardware and accessories *Updated source list of blackpowder gun and accessory retailers, periodicals and reference books and shooting organizations *More than 650 detailed photos illustrating new gear and demonstrating effective techniques

Shooters and collectors will find new reasons and ways to enjoy their hobby more in this ultimate textbook to blackpowder shooting!

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The Complete Blackpowder handbook.......2007-02-02

This is a great resource book. It has good information.

So-so book.......2006-03-17

Your opinion of this book will depend on your other resources. If you don't have the time and/or access to the Internet, this book will go a long way to helping you get started in black powder shooting. If you have time to lurk in some of the blackpowder chat rooms, and to read other on-line resources, you'll get more, newer and specific information for free. The writing is clear but gets a bit repetitive at times, and there were too many commercials for certain products in the text for my tastes. If you can get this book from your local library, check it out first to better decide if its worth your money. I probably would not have bought it if my local library carried it.

"everything you always wanted to know about blackpowder..".......2005-10-21

This book was very informative, but "long winded". This is more a collection of articles than an organized, coherent, book-format approach to the subject. The reading is interesting and it is clear that the author knows his subject, but I struggled to quickly gain the knowledge that I was seeking. This being said, I'm not sure that there is any better resource available. So, if you like me, are new to the subject of blackpowder and you'd like to gain knowledge from a book rather than trail and error, then you don't have much choice. Suck it up and read on... not unpleasant, just verbose.

Revised and expanded - more "complete" than ever.......2002-01-23

After repeat borrowing the first edition of this book from my local library, I was thrilled when this 4th edition became available. Sam Fadala answers more questions I had in this edition than in the previous ones. I personally could have done without the chapter on hunting. But at the same time I did appreciate the chapter about the historical background of the big-bore guns. The only improvement I would like to see is a chapter about "kit guns". I.E. who might consider buying a gun this way, which skills are essential and what are the pitfalls.
Overall I find this book very informative. The chapters are organized in a fashion that make it your choice if you'd like to read up on a single topic or read this work front to back. Judging by the used prices for the first edition, this book was a classic a while back and to me it has become a "must read" item for anyone who considers getting into the black powder thing. Thanks, Sam Fadala!

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Great drills to develop as a player.
Availibility problem solved
Never read it!
From stretching, teamwork, movements, mindset, tournament, and recreation. Must for all paintballers!
Very Good

Gun-fu: The Martial Art of Paintball
Terry Adams
Manufacturer: Talas, Inc.
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0971659702
Release Date: 2004-05-03

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Everything About Paintball Gun-fu: The Martial Art of Paintball is the complete guide to this exciting new sport. It is a solid education on every aspect of the game, and full of great training information. It speaks to every level of player, from armchair general to front line professional. Never has there been this depth on mental, psychological, and emotional training for Paintball , or a detailed analysis of body postures for playing specific cover, Zen and the Art of Paintball, and even strategy advice from masters like Sun Tzu and Musashi. This is the definitive work on Paintball and no player can be without one on the shelf.

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Great drills to develop as a player........2007-02-06

This book has excellent tips and strategies essential to the development of a tournament-ball paintball player. My younger brother has gotten the most out of its simple axioms, using the mindset and insight it provides to the reader to help push him to the next level of play -- division 3 tournament-ball. It alone is not enough; you have to practice and apply what the book talks about and fashion your own style that compliments your abilities as an individual player, but as as suppliment for understanding how to better your game it is top-notch. Comes with my recommendation.

Availibility problem solved.......2006-08-12

We had a little trouble with Amazon delivering copies on time that seems to be solved, sorry about any delays.

We hope you enjoy the only book on Paintball that covers the entire spectrum of Paintball performance from mental prep and drills to team management and on-field specific strategy.

Paintball is modern gunfighting and this book gives you nuts and bolts specifics on how to succeed in every aspect of the game.

In addition, we offer the perspective of Paintball as a legitimate martial art and show parallels to other combat sports, as well as timeless wisdom you can use immediately, from beginner to pro.

We do not pad our book with gear reviews or article reprints, just how to hone your most important weapons, your mind and body, working together as one coordinated unit.

Enjoy!

The author

Never read it!.......2005-12-24

I'm giving this book 5 stars only because I refuse to impugn its content in order to bring you this important message: The availability for this item has never been as advertised. Order at your own peril!

And Barry, I'm sorry this book never arrived for your birthday when I originally ordered it back in AUGUST. Them's the breaks, kid.

From stretching, teamwork, movements, mindset, tournament, and recreation. Must for all paintballers!.......2005-09-21

If you plan to be better in paintballing and would like some USEFUL information, this book is what you need! It will show you how to move in different scenarios with more than just point and shoot.

It has to do with HOW you move and WHEN to shoot. Crawling, pop-shooting, training drills, and team advancement formation (and strategies).

It also talks about the mindset of being a paintballer. Remember when you had that day when you felt like you were an action hero? Where everything that was and wasn't planned still worked for the best? This book will show you how to be in that 'state' all the time and the powerful advantage of having your mindset in the right direction. You'll be amazed to what you can do.

This is a great addition to your collection of books. He doesn't mention anything about markers and which one is better. The best investment you can make in the game of paintball isn't a $1200+ marker or all the accessories in the world. It's yourself as a player! SO START READING!

Very Good.......2004-04-24

This book is very good. No, it does not get all Zen on you, but it does help get into a better and more competitive mindset. It helps in your day-to-day competitions and in your team strategy. The drills are very good, even though they get a bit long. The photos are good, even though there might be too many photos of stretching. On stretching, make sure you do not over-stretch -- you can do more harm than good. There are some typos and such, but the content is worth five stars.

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