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Worth its weight in gold..........2007-07-13
This book was an indispensable part of my book collection when I lived in Duluth. Whether you're looking for a quick two-hour hike or a week long adventure, this book is a one-stop complete source for information.
A "Must Have" when Hiking the S.H.T........2005-03-26
The "Guide to the Superior Hiking Trail" provides an impressive amount of information for those wishing to "day" or "through" hike the Superior Hiking Trail. Excellent maps and trail descriptions combined with a plethora of geological, historical and cultural information make this a "must have" for anyone considering visiting the Superior Hiking Trail.
The best guide to the best hike.......2001-03-06
The 200-mile trail along the Minnesota edge of Lake Superior may be the best hike in the United States. Almost anyone would agree it's among the top 10. And Guide to the Superior Hiking Trail is the best guide.
It has all of the details you need to know to hike the trailk in safety. Plus, it has information about geology, scenery, habitat, birds and animals.
Superior guide for a superior trail.......2000-07-11
This awesome trail is broken down step by step with great hints, tips and ideas as to what to see where and when to go. Definitely not your typical boring trail guide, and it has VERY readable maps. Over two hundred miles of the North Shore are clearly described...so get off the computer and head to Duluth!
Book Description
Hirokazu Kanazawa is the renowned karate master in the world today, and a close disciple of Gichin Funakoshi, the father of modern karate and founder of the Shotokan School. Having earned his impressive reputation in Hawaii, the mainland United States, and Europe as an official trainer for the
Japan Karate Association, Kanazawa founded Shotokan Karate-do International Federation in 1979. This association now has branches in more than 90 countries throughout the world.
This book is Kanazawa's first complete guide to kumite, or sparring. The karate training process comprises four areas: basics, kata (forms; prearranged movements and techniques), kumite, and competition. Kumite-"the art of grappling with opponents," as it might be called-is the application of kata,
and is the key to success in karate tournaments.
Karate Fighting Techniques teaches all the various kumite techniques, and presents a systematic approach to applied kumite that is designed to provide essnetial information for match-style kumite and tournament kumite. The author also writes with great affection of his experiences with Master Gichin
Funakoshi, and offers some insight into the true spirit and teachings of Shotokan karate.
With 700 photos of the author, his students, and some rare photos of the late Gichin Funakoshi and his famous disciple Masatoshi Nakayama (author of the popular Best Karate series), Karate Fighting Techniques is the first book of its kind to provide such a comprehensive guide to kumite and its role
in Shotokan karate. It will be an indispensable resource for all karate practitioners.
Customer Reviews:
Definitive reference for Shotokan stylists.......2007-01-10
This is the definitive book for Kanzawa ryu stylists, you should need no urging to buy it immediately.
If you have not trained with Kanazawa much of the detail will be invisible - this is a reference book for those who have been taught the details of the movements. But it may encourage other Shotokan stylists to find out more, and that is a good thing; this man has got something useful to offer; believe me, he really does.
A+++++.......2006-03-13
Exactly what I was looking for. Arrived in a couple of days. New condition.
Pretty Good book.......2006-01-04
I found this to be a pretty good book for a traditionalist and a person who doesn't know much about the martial arts. The technical stuff was well-presented.
A mixed bag..........2005-08-26
This is a great book - if you train with SKI.
I used to train with SKI (GB), and i can happily say that this book would be a great help for young, developing Karateka, working through their kyu grades.
As the previous two reviewers noted, the book it beautifully photographed, in the traditional simple, but extremely effective style used by Nakayama in his 'Best Karate' series (by far the best karate series out there). Many of the scenarios are photographed from different angles so that you can see just what is happening to the obscured hand, or the position of a neck strike more easily.
Continuing in my positive vein, the book has some wonderful biographical information, and great accompanying photos. Also is a good section on the correct meaning of the word 'Oss' and the folding of a Dogi.
I now, however, train with JKA (NZ), which diminishes the books appeal. I understand the concept behind the SKI syllabus, the grading Kumite scenarios depicted have the objective of teaching the karateka both a variety of techniques and to teach them to move in ways that are hard to teach otherwise. It just seems a little inapplicable to JKA training, since this is not the focus of our gradings. Likewise, many of these scenario's are unlikely to occur in Jiyu (free) kumite. Who of us has seen someone counter with Mae-tobigeri?! Don't get me wrong, these techniques shown would (and do) make great training exercises in the dojo, but many of them aren't gonna make it beyond that. I guess I was looking for a book more similar to Keinosuke Enoeda's 'Free fighting techniques' although perhaps more advanced than Enoeda's text (which was written to teach the first wave of UK and european karateka to fight in the 1960's, but we've (hopefully) progressed since then!).
All in all, it's a good book, filling a gap that has required filling for a good wee while, but it ain't gonna help you win too many tournaments!
Tradition and Kumite ! Oss!.......2004-08-27
Hirokazu Kanazawa, President of Shotokan Karate-do International Federation, has complied an outstanding book that balances history and tradition with the different forms of kumite. This book is not the normal primer. If one does not know at least the basic punches and kicks, do not get this book as a novice guide to learning karate. Kanazawa's approach assumes the person has these basic techniques down. If you are one of those people, still buy the book only if you plan on learning karate in the future when the opportunity arises.
In addition, while this book is primarily a Shotokan text, he does review the major Okinawa/Japanese karate styles, goes over terminology, and a particularly nice paragraph on p. 19 on the "verbal greeting `Oss'" The photos are of high quality, which is important in a text that demonstrates many sparring steps via pictures. The explanations are thorough enough to get the point a cross, but not unnecessarily tiresome and too detailed to loose the reader or make the book overly cumbersome.
A nice companion martial texts to a martial artist's library.
Book Description
This heavily illustrated reference has been the bible of electrical transmission since the publication of its first edition in 1928. Covering both overhead and underground electrical transmission and distribution, it graphically lays out the basic principles, equipment, standards, and safety regulations, allowing electrical workers to avoid costly errors, diagnose and repair power failures, and ensure optimum safety.
Customer Reviews:
Great Reference Book.......2007-09-03
I carry this manual with me all the time ... great reference book. Would highly recommend to anyone in the electrical business.
book content.......2007-05-13
This book is very informative, realistic, easy to understand and very up to date. I have recommended it to others in the field. If most technical books were like that we may hardly have need for tutors.
Thank You.
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- The Best
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- Excellent reference for Journeymen and apprentices.
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Lineman's and Cableman's Handbook
Thomas M. Shoemaker , and
James E. Mack
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* A one-of-a-kind reference on constructing, operating, and maintaining overhead and underground electric transmission and distribution lines * New to this edition: expanded coverage of modern safety procedures and regulations; updates to OSHA, NESC, ANSI, and ASTM electrical standards * Heavily illustrated with over 1500 photos and line drawings
Customer Reviews:
The Best.......2005-06-02
A must have book for any and all linemen and groundmen. This is the book you use to measure how long you have been in the trade. You buy one when you start and keep updating till you die. It would be nice to see some other text books for this subject but they would have a tough time keeping up. It is the Bible for Line workers
for all time - the Lineman's Bible.......2001-06-23
This book was first printed in 1928, well after the trade first put on climbers. Since it's first printing it has been THE textbook for the lineman's trade. It has been used in virtually every apprentice program and was the companion of self taught linehands from the '30s on. Frequently updated, it remains the one place a linehand, beginner to veteran, can go for help. It has progressed with the technology of the trade, the regulations and codes, the materials, and the processes for doing very dangerous work in well thought out procedures that enable electric customers to maintain their service and even be unaware of the work of the power lineman.
Excellent reference for Journeymen and apprentices........1998-10-02
This book is THE comprehensive guide that no Line man should be without. It is also an excellent source of information for anyone working with distribution and/or transmission system operation, construction, and maintenance.
Book Description
One-stop portable reference for linemen and cablemen. Take all the key information you need to every jobsite in one easy-to use reference! Lineman's and Cableman's Field Manual, by Thomas M. Shoemaker and James E. Mack, packs the latest NEC« and OSHA standards and safety rules pertaining to electrical line maintenance and construction. This convenient hands-on tool gives you: *Diagrams for overhead transformer connections...ampacity and physical data...fusing guidelines...conductor sag table data and sample calculations...and preventative equipment maintenance procedures *Sample guying calculations and charts *Primary and secondary conductor ampacity tables for underground construction as well as fusing and secondary design guidelines *Advice for personnel protective equipment, and correct techniques for pole-top and bucket rescue and resuscitation *Lightning protection data *Step-by-step guide to proper grounding *Tree trimming techniques for line clearance *Diagrams of the most commonly utilized knots, splices and gear *Much, much more!
Customer Reviews:
Not Bad.......2005-06-02
Not a bad field guide but falls a little short on some subjects. The ones it does cover it does well but skips over some key topics. Every Line truck should have one, but keep a copy of the big book close.
The definitive guide for the lineman/cableman.......2001-06-08
I used this book as a reference for a project I needed to do on splicing. I found the information contained was concise and clear. The book covers a wide variety of subjects that are very relevant to the jobs that a lineman and cableman would need to perform everyday.
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Book Description
Learning to share love
Things at Jennalee's house are just plain crazy, which is why she loves her predictable days helping Uncle Beau (who isn't really her uncle) at his general store. But then Rupert Goody shows up, claiming to be Uncle Beau's son. Jennalee can't believe it, because Rupert is black and Uncle Beau is white. But Uncle Beau tells her it is true and incorporates Rupert into his life, ruining Jennalee's routine.
Although Rupert is slow, he is kind-hearted and tries hard to please. When more unforeseen events -- this time frightening ones -- further interrupt life at the store, Jennalee comes to see that Rupert Goody, odd though he may be, is certainly not the worst unexpected thing that could come along, and that he belongs with Uncle Beau as much as she does. With a vividly depicted setting, emotional truth, and a distinctly Southern voice, Barbara O'Connor shows that there is love enough to go around.
Customer Reviews:
Good, But Not The Best .......2007-02-01
It is a good book overall, but at the begining, they say hell to much.
They also say that the mother slaps her sons.My daughter enjoied this book, but she ran over to me alot pointing out things that are wrong to put in a kids book.
Award Winning Book!!!.......2003-03-19
Me and Rupert Goody is the second chapter book to be recognized by The Dolly Gray Children's Literature Award for quality literature depicting characters with mental retardation or developmental disabilities. This book follows Jennalee through her meeting, jealousy of, and finally acceptance of Rupert Goody a man with a developmental disability. Me and Rupert Gooody is a well written book that entertains as well as teaches and is also a great read.
What a read.......2001-03-25
I read (me and Rupert Goody) and i liked the book.The book is ment for kids in 4-8 grade. The book relates to how stores are runed, how romance occurs, and how you cant take anything for granted.
Stirring.......2000-02-10
This quality children's novel seems vaguely reminiscent of "Missing May" by Cynthia Rylant, or perhaps "Belle Prater's Boy" by Ruth White. Nevertheless, it finds its own niche, and with surprisingly simple language and short text, manages to offer a genuinely emotional experience.
A new children's novelist with lots of wisdom........1999-10-28
A story that's touching and true to life, laced with Southern expressions that are a delight to the ear and the mind. Jennalee's real family is her Uncle Beau, who runs a general store and welcomes her to it as a refuge from her chaotic family. When she must suddenly share Uncle Beau with the son he didn't know he had, all of them have a lot of adjusting to do. What I admire most about this book, besides its language, is the care O'Connor uses in her portrait of Uncle Beau--especially her description of his remarkable pilgrimage to find and thank all the strangers who helped in the raising of his son.
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