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The Ultimate Labrador Retriever, Second Edition
H. Wiles-Fone Manufacturer: Howell Book House ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover Similar Items:
ASIN: 0764526391 |
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if you care about Labrador Retrievers, get this book.......2005-12-28
Nice Compendium Of Information On Labrador Retrievers!.......2004-03-06
For any of us that have seen them at work or play in the fields and in the water, their unique combination of physical attributes and obvious intelligence makes them the ideal human companion. I should know; I live with four of them! The proof of their adaptability to almost any condition and their loyalty, intelligence, and unparalleled work ethic is demonstrated by the wide use of them as guide dogs and as adjunct partners for the physically handicapped. Stories of Labradors crawling out onto the ice to save their masters are legendary, as are the tales of them rescuing children from fires or from underneath rubble. Never has there been a dog superior to them.
The author has recruited a wide variety of experts to testify as to the qualities and abilities of the dog, and one walks away from a reading of the book much better informed as to the all of the many qualities and capabilities of the breed, which seems to represent an astonishing list of useful and worthwhile attributes. We also get quite critical information as to what to look for when choosing a lab, and how to analyze the quality of the puppy you see before you. The author offers a compendium of information regarding genetics, feeding, health care, and inherited dispositions, as well as some sage advice as to how to ensure your puppy becomes the grown up Labrador companion you will come to view as another family member. This is a great book, and one I heartily recommend! Enjoy!
Has it's good points and bad points.......2003-12-08
Good points:
Excellent photography, beautiful pictures of dogs.
Outstanding descriptions of the breed standard, presented in a very educational and helpful way.
A good amount of information on competition, breeding and current breeders.
Bad points:
Too much information which is not useful to the typical pet owner, and not enough information that is useful... information is quite sparse on puppy training, socialization, etc.
Annoyingly obvious British colloquial language style, and not particularly well written or readable by any standard.
Lame attempts at scientific presentations of nutrition and anatomy, when this person is obviously not a scientist.
Scattery accounts of the breed history, filled with quotes without much useful elaboration.
The Ultimate Labrador Retriever.......2000-05-24
Highly Informational.......1999-01-05
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Love of Labs: The Ultimate Tribute to Labrador Retrievers (Petlife Library)
Todd R. Berger Manufacturer: Voyageur Press ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback Similar Items:
ASIN: 0896584682 |
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This Book Flushed out Memories of the Love of My Lab.......2006-02-07
Another Wonderful Book On The Wonders Of Labs!.......2004-01-09
Therefore, this book, "The Love Of Labs', is the ultimate tribute to the breed, and is chock-full with stories and photos that actively serve to substantiate what might otherwise seem as idle boasts and overethusiastic praise. In fact, for anyone who spends any time around Labs, like me, it is hard nto to use superlatives when describing them. More than one of the stories herein will bring a smile to your face, a tear to your eye, and the idea in your noggin perhaps it is time to consider getting one of these incredible creatures into you rlife, and that of your extended family. they boost the energy level in any room they enter, are incredible chick-magnets, and have been shown to reduce high blood pressure and dissipate depression through their mere presence. This is a wonderful book about what I believe to be the world's most nearly perfect living creature, the Labrador Retriever! Enjoy!
Good story book, beautiful photos.......2000-10-18
A lab is pure love.......2000-09-13
Quite simply, the stories and pictures are beautiful. Share this book with anyone that loves these dogs for it is a pure delight just to turn the pages and look at the pictures! We feel so lucky to live with the real thing!
A lab is pure love.......2000-09-13
Quite simply, the stories and pictures are beautiful. Share this book with anyone that loves these dogs for it is a pure delight just to turn the pages and look at the pictures! We feel so lucky to live with the real thing!
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The Ultimate Encylopedia of Dogs, Dog Breeds & Dog Care
Mike Stockman Dr. Peter Larkin Manufacturer: Hermes House, ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback ASIN: 0681152885 |
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The definitive dog encylopedia: a comprehensive visual guide to more than 180 breeds from all over the world - from the lovable and familiar Labrador Retriever and Cocker Spaniel to the more unusual Keeshond, Saluki, Portuguese Water Dog and Brittany.
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The Ultimate Labrador Retriever
Heather Wiles-Fone Manufacturer: SIMON AND SCHUSTER ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover ASIN: B000OLITB2 |
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Zinn and the Art of Road Bike Maintenance (2nd Edition)
Lennard Zinn Manufacturer: VeloPress ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback Similar Items:
ASIN: 1931382697 |
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Lennard Zinn is a cycling god. Zinn and the Art of Mountain Bike Maintenance is revered as a bible among the fat-tire set; he now extends the gospel to the rest of the cycling faithful in Zinn and the Art of Road Bike Maintenance.From simple, routine maintenance to more complicated tasks, Zinn remains "convinced that anyone with an opposable thumb can perform any repair on a bike." He begins with "Basic Stuff" such as pre-ride inspections and cleaning the drive train, and continues on through the super-advanced task of wheel building--arguing that "the construction of a good set of bicycle wheels is actually a straightforward task." Zinn guides readers step by step through every possible repair on every possible part, handlebar grips to Maric Mektronic electronic shifting, with plain-speaking text and helpful illustrations. There's even a section on emergency repairs, including unexpected advice such as straightening a bent rim by hitting it against the ground: "You may be surprised how straight you can get a wheel this way."
This comprehensive manual is essential reading for those who love their bike. "All you have to do is follow the instructions and trust yourself." Indeed. --M. Stein
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Keeping it simple.......2007-09-09
Your Bicycle Reference Guide.......2007-04-10
The Bike.......2007-03-09
Zinn and the Art of Road Bike Maintenance (2nd Edition).......2007-01-10
A solid investment.......2006-11-19
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Zinn and the Art of Mountain Bike Maintenance
Lennard Zinn Manufacturer: VeloPress ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback Similar Items:
ASIN: 193138259X |
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Lennard Zinn explains that it doesn't take special skills to learn how to care for one's bike, only "a passion for spreading new grease on old parts." Clearly, his ambition is to share with newcomers the Zen-like joy of bike maintenance. But it's seasoned bike mechanics that should be tripping over each other for a copy of this comprehensive and ambitious manual. Zinn differs from other how-to books by guiding readers--with plain-speaking text--through almost every imaginable repair on almost every imaginable part. He covers everything from rebuilding hubs, to loosening seized stems, to installing six different types of bottom brackets. He even risks cycling blasphemy by walking mere mortals through the art of wheel building--an intimidating task that can take years to perfect. Although best suited for the old pros, his guide is user- friendly, funny, and essential to anyone willing to love their bike. --Ben TiffanyBook Description
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A great intro to mountain bike maintenance.......2007-10-09
Clear, well writen and with good schemes and graphics.......2007-08-03
Search the internet, its cheaper.......2007-07-09
great textbook.......2007-05-21
very helpful.......2007-04-11
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Zinn and the Art of Road Bike Maintenance
Lennard Zinn Manufacturer: VeloPress ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback ASIN: B000OLSJZS |
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Panorama de las Americas
John A. Crow , and George D Crow Manufacturer: Heinle ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback Similar Items:
ASIN: 0030175283 |
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PANORAMA DE LAS AMÃRICAS is designed for use in the first months of beginning Spanish courses and beyond. Initially, only very basic vocabulary and the present tense are used. A special effort has been made to grade the readings so that they progress from the simple and basic to the more complex. To stimulate interest in Latin American literature, the authors have included selections from some of their best writers in Temas de investigación sections found in lessons 10 through 25. These selections give a firsthand view of Latin American life.
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Panorama de las Americas
John A. Crow Manufacturer: Henry Holt and Company ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover ASIN: B000O3QRLO |
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PANORAMA DE LAS AMERICAS
Manufacturer: Holt, Rinehart and Winston ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover ASIN: B000H3T6RI |
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Panorama de las Americas
Manufacturer: Henry Holt and Company ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover ASIN: B000I8VH4C |
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Panorama de Las Americas. An Elementary Spanish Reader
John A. and G.D. Crow Crow Manufacturer: Henry Holt ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover ASIN: B000QA7TGW |
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Panorama De Las Americas: An Elementary Spanish Reader
G.D. Crow , and John A. Crow Manufacturer: Holt Rinehart Winston ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover ASIN: B000P5QJTQ |
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Panorama De Las Americas: An Elementary Spanish Reader (Revised Edition)
Manufacturer: Holt, Rinehart ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover ASIN: B000EEBHNG |
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Panorama social de América Latina 2002-2003.(Reseña de libro): An article from: Revista de la CEPAL
Manufacturer: United Nations Publications ProductGroup: Book Binding: Digital ASIN: B00096STRQ Release Date: 2006-07-14 |
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This digital document is an article from Revista de la CEPAL, published by United Nations Publications on August 1, 2004. The length of the article is 622 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.
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Publicaciones recientes de la CEPAL.(TT: New publishings by CEPAL.)(Resena): An article from: Revista de la CEPAL
Manufacturer: United Nations Publications ProductGroup: Book Binding: Digital ASIN: B0008IO7XA Release Date: 2005-07-28 |
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This digital document is an article from Revista de la CEPAL, published by United Nations Publications on December 1, 2001. The length of the article is 2507 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.
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Panorama De Las Americas
John A. /Crow, G. D.; Crow Manufacturer: Holt, Rinehart and Winston ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback ASIN: B000O8V43U |
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Twice Taken
Susan Beth Pfeffer Manufacturer: Laurel Leaf ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback ASIN: 0440220041 Release Date: 1996-05-02 |
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It seems incredible that a call-in TV show featuring pictures of missing children could change her life so drastically, but when a 16-year-old recognizes her father in the photo on the screen, she discovers that the family who's been searching for their daughter is looking for her.Customer Reviews:
Twice taken.......2005-06-01
Why does Cathy get to decide what constitutes "offensive?".......2005-05-28
Beware of offensive language.......2005-05-04
A unique look at what it means to be a family.......2003-03-25
Twice Taken is told in the first person, which is fortunate because the reader would be having as big an identity crisis over Brooke/Amy as Brooke does if it were told in third. It's easy to see and understand Brooke's thoughts, but mostly Pfeffer does a good job of making us feel them. Most readers have never been in Brooke's situation, but they can relate strongly to jealous younger half-siblings, feeling left out, or being uncomfortable in a new school or situation.
Brooke goes through all the stages you'd expect of someone in that situation: at first, hatred of everything and everyone; then slowly trying to branch out at school, but failing because her story has been so sensationalized; trying to build a relationship with her half brother Tim, who was born after she was taken, and her half sister Holly, who was just a baby then; and mostly, trying to figure out how she feels about her mother. Hardest is her conflict with her parents: she is angry at the way her mother treats her, hovers, and slanders her father, but at the same time she's mad at her father for taking her and depriving her of the chance to get to know her mother.
One of the most likable characters, aside from Brooke, is her stepfather Mike. He's reasonable, patient, and a sensible stepfather to her, but at the same time his loyalties are of course with Brooke's mother. Tim and Holly are good foils: Holly is angry all the time and Tim is willing to accept his sister. At the same time, Holly's anger is understandable - her sister shows up after 11 years and gets all the attention, presents, a pet kitten, and a canopy bed.
Like Pfeffer's other novels, this one doesn't end happily. Brooke isn't allowed to go back to her father. She's still not comfortable at school, Holly still doesn't like her, and she's still not sure how to get to know her mother. At the same time, there is the final discussion between her and her mother, and the hope that they'll be able to have a relationship one day, one that isn't so forced. The best part is her mother's realization that she will have to accept and like Brooke, and not Amy, the lost child who has been missing for 11 years.
Good Book!.......2001-07-22
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3 Titles By Pfeffer - Twice Taken - Starting with Melodie - About David
Susan Beth Pfeffer Manufacturer: various ProductGroup: Book Binding: Mass Market Paperback ASIN: B000OC1YNG |
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3 massmarket paperback Titles By Pfeffer - Twice Taken - Starting with Melodie - About David
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Ghent a large City and Castle in Flanders, twice taken by y Duke of Marlborough Viz. In y Year 1706, & 1708
BELGIUM - GHENT) Tindal / Rapin. Manufacturer: No date. [ ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback ASIN: B000RO04MI |
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Twice taken: An historical romance of the maritime British provinces
Charles Winslow Hall Manufacturer: Lee and Shepard ProductGroup: Book Binding: Unknown Binding ASIN: B0006AET9C |
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A twice-taken journey: Autobiography of Bishop Ray Owen
Ray Owen Manufacturer: John Wesley Press ProductGroup: Book Binding: Unknown Binding ASIN: 0966290526 |
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Twice Taken a Historical Romance of the Maritime British Provinces
Chas W Hall Manufacturer: Lee and Shepard, Boston ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover ASIN: B000IV33NM |
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