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In 1540 Francisco Vasquez de Coronado introduced the first domestic livestock to the American Southwest. Over the subsequent four centuries, cattle, horses, and sheep have created a massive ecological experiment on these arid grasslands, changing them in ways we can never know with certainty. The Appleton-Whittell Research Ranch in the high desert of southeastern Arizona is an 8,000-acre sanctuary where grazing has been banned since 1968. In this spirited account of thirty years of research at the ranch, Carl and Jane Bock summarize the results of their fieldwork, which was aimed at understanding the dynamics of grasslands in the absence of livestock. The View from Bald Hill provides an intimate look at the natural history of this unique site and illuminates many issues pertaining to the protection and restoration of our nation's grasslands.
Customer Reviews:
Watching the Grass Grow .......2007-08-09
In 1968, all cattle and other domestic animals were removed from the 7,800 acre Bald Hill ranch in southern Arizona. The authors moved to the ranch to conduct a lengthy experiment: what happens to ungrazed, unutilized, unmanipulated-by-man land? Not entirely unmanipulated, of course, natural events -- fire, flood, and drought were allowed to go unchecked and their impact evaluated. The results, the authors are quick to assert, are not all in yet -- but many of their findings and observations are interesting and subtle. For example, grazing -- or lack thereof -- has an impact on grasshopper, rodent, and bird populations, both in terms of their numbers and the species that are present. And there is no stability; a fire, a dry year, or a wet year can discombobulate what seemed a "natural" equilibrium.
"The View from Bald Hill" is a fine piece of nature writing with scientific content accumulated during 30 years of mostly passive observation of grass growing and birds buzzing on a a big chunk of semi-desert land. It tackles the long-term confrontation betweeen ranchers and environmentalists in a sensitive and fair way. The authors are environmentalists but not hostile to ranching. They tell us that they find ranchers "more interesting than lawyers, lobbyists, or legislators." Good photographs dot the text and an extensive bibliography and notes refers the reader to sources. This is an important book to read for those are interested in environmental issues in the Southwest.
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native grassland conservation & research in SE AZ.......2001-02-09
THE VIEW FROM BALD HILL: THIRTY YEARS IN AN ARIZONA GRASSLAND, Carl E. Bock, and Jane H. Bock (University of California Press, Berkeley CA 94720, 196pp.): For about twenty-five years, Drs. Carl and Jane Bock (both of them professors at the University of Colorado) have spent their summers in research at the National Audubon Society's 7,800 acre Appleton-Whittell Research Ranch 60 miles southeast of Tucson. Originally part of the Babocomari Grant, the Research Ranch and the land surrounding it had been heavily grazed by cattle for many years until 1968, when the Appleton family, who owned it at the time, removed the cattle altogether and dedicated the Ranch as an environmental preserve and as a lab for ecological research. The Bocks arrived soon afterward. This very readable book relates what they have learned over the years about an arid grassy region left entirely alone to be its natural self. Their book tells an exciting story about an increasingly rare kind of landscape.
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Info not found else where..........2007-02-13
Note: there are several versions of this book on amazon at widely varying prices from used book dealers. Buy the cheapest version...they're all the same. if the title says "unavailable", then search amazon for another version by another seller...it's worth the trouble. Now for why i think this book is worth your reading (I only review excellent books...a small percentage of the books i read...why waste more time even talking about something that's not excellent?)...
Mr. Gironda had some ideas that were ahead of his time and a few places where i think he may have been incorrect. Here's the part you should study...
1. Go for symmetry instead of bulk. Unless you're into a professional sport or occupation that requires great stregth (example...have friend who's the first ATF agent through the door when making bust on crack house...he needs to be capable of brutality)..unless you need to be huge...extra weight can require more time in sleep and eating and slow you down. You can look plain fat in your clothes and most women are more attracted to the lean tarzan sort of look.
Don't believe me? Get a copy of Men's health and a copy of muscle and fitness...now ask the women you know which group of men (out of which magazine) would they want to choose their next vacation partner.
So if huge muscles make you more sleepy, less likely to get laid, less healthy, and require more time to maintain...I'd say a more lean tarzan look just works better all around.
Vince teaches this strategy (tarzan over hulk) and gives practical suggestions for pulling it off.
A let down was the fact that most of the photos in his book show people hulked out on steroids (not consistent with his philosophy). But if you look at photos of the author himself...he lived what he preached. In the photos in his clothes, he looks lean and not huge. With his clothes off he looks strong but not too bulky and the symmetry and vascualrity give him the "wild [and healthy] physique" of a Tarzan.
2. A few more extras...he gives a leaning up diet that is basically Atkins made better with it's suggestion of a high carb meal every 3 to 5 days to reload the muscles with glycogen and avoid weakness. When i do this diet, i make friday and monday carb days and stay with raw eggs (mix 6 in blender with scoop of whey and a tablespoon of diet jello and handful of ice), sushi or steak for supper, occasional atkins bar, and a teaspoon of metamucil per day (to avoid the constipation of all meat/egg diet).
I can't officially reocmmend the raw eggs (ask your own doctor...and don't have your lawyer even think of calling me if you get a stomach ache), but the way i do it is buy fresh eggs and just keep them cold until i'm ready to eat them. I've been eating raw eggs almost daily for about 30 years and never got sick from them (and keep a total cholesterol around 160...but i eat very very few sweets, don't drink any alcohol at all, and i exercise once almost every day and most days two times a day).
Then on carb loading days i have a salad, fruit, and even some pizza or something crazy to reload.
Anyway, sorry, don't won't to write a book just telling you a way to apply his all egg and meat diet (which he wrote way before atkins wrote his book).
3. The other ideas about training after 40 are excellent (i'll soon be 47 so i'm relating more to these chapters).
***What to ignore...he's not a fan of aerobic exercise. DEAD WRONG. Weights will not substitute the health benefits of walking. Do both..or do you not think you're worth it?
***Read more on my website and read my reviews and get healthy (guess what the people you're taking care of and using as an exuse for not working out...like your family and friends and customers...remember them? Guess what? you'll take better care of them if you're healthy).
Buy this book, throw away the sugary poison that's in your pantry...the stuff that you wouldn't feed to your dog, and go workout. Vince is right...it's 85% diet but the diet becomes easier if you're doing the workouts...it takes both.
Peace & health to you.
Inspiring: great addition to BB book collection.......2006-06-15
I'm not sure if this is the best BB book ever, but I would rank it very highly, partly because it contains information you may not find any other place. BTW, I waited to write this review until I had read the entire book.
Gironda makes it clear that his ideas were criticized in his day. Bodybuilders were laughed at when he first started, but he didn't let that stop him. His low carb, high protein diets must have seemed really weird back then. However, not so much in the post-Atkins world.
Then again, his recommendation to consume raw eggs and raw meat sounds like an invitation to food poisoning. Also, I am concerned that if I followed his advice to use dessicated liver tablets, I might be consuming too much iron and increasing my risk of heart disease. In fact, he recommends using a ton of supplements, and I'm not sure that this is necessary or that I could afford it.
Although he gives several different diet plans, they are actually for people who are already in good shape. He says he has no patience for fat. To lose fat, he says "eat less". He expected people coming to his gym to already be in good condition before they came asking for his advice. Of course, if you are out of shape, that doesn't mean you can't get something from this book. Just don't expect it to give you a lot of guidance on weight loss.
Also, don't expect it to be a book about getting huge. Gironda's idea of bodybuilding was not about that. He was really into the V shape.
He discourages heavy back squats, becuase he says it can make the gluts and waist too big, thereby detracting from the V shape. He also mentions that a guy with a short neck should not work the traps specifically. He even mentions that some bodybuilders look fat when they have their clothes on, because they have gotten big in the wrong places.
One interesting idea I picked up from this book is the use of hyperventilation. The idea is to take several deep breaths before beginning an exercise to get oxygen circulating so the muscles don't give out too soon. I found this very useful when doing high rep sets. I was able to get through the set more easily.
I think it is definitely worth following his advice on back development, given that he had one of the widest backs of his day.
Finally, he includes a chapter for bodybuilders over 40, which I particularly appreciated since I just turned 40.
I'm not sure what Kennedy's contribution was to this book. Probably some editing and choice of pictures. It was originally published under a slightly different title with only Gironda's name on it.
In Kennedy's book, Beef It!, he promotes the use of heavy, high rep squats, especially for those with a slow metabolism. Also, he argues against the idea that bodybuilders need a lot more protein than the average person. Instead, he recommends a high carb diet low in sugar, salt, and processed foods. He does not seem to think that a lot of supplements are necessary except maybe just before a contest.
Anyway, I don't know why Kennedy would want his name to be used on a book which clearly disagrees with his own ideas, so I suppose it had to be more of a business deal rather than a true collaboration. Of course, Kennedy is a self-described hardgainer, so I don't think he ever had the kind of personal bodybuilding success that Gironda did. He is, however, a very successful publisher and author.
I'm generally not all that impressed by pictures. There are books out there with great pictures and little information. However, for such a slim book, the author has included a wealth of information. And since the book is not so huge, there is no excuse not to read it all.
This is definitely a classic, and I'm surprised that it went out of print. I think it is one of the few bodybuilding books written about this time which has appreciated in value. I think that it will continue to do so as it becomes more rare, so get your copy sooner than later.
The best book on physique training ever..........2006-02-28
Vince Gironda was a pioneer in the world of bodybuilding, his methods were many years ahead of his time. The exercises, routines, nutrition, and philosophy contained in this book are some of the best in the world of physique training and bodybuilding. I recommend this book to any serious fitness enthusiast with an open mind. This book is simply a gold mine of information!
Good for women too!.......2003-06-02
Vince Gironda's training techniques are very effective for women as well.
Doing neck presses and incline db press filled in a hollow area I had around my collarbone also gave my breasts a firmer, tighter look.
Working the side delts improved on a otherwise poor bone structure and made me look better in my upper body.
I was also able to firm and tighten my legs with "Howorth squats" and pulley squeezes.
To bad Vince is gone, I would have enjoyed meeting him.
The master trainer.......2003-05-28
Vince Gironda was the true master trainer and trainer of champions.
Some of his alumni include Mohamed Mokawy, Larry Scott, Don Howorth, Don Peters and actors Bill Smith, Peter Lupas, Clint Eastwood and others.
No one could create faster results than Vince. No one could transform someone like Vince. Larry Scott is a perfect case in point. Scott went from third in the Mr. Los Angeles to Mr. California about a month later to Mr. America, Mr. Universe and twice Mr. Olympia all with a lousy bone structure.
Vince placed shape, "creating the illusion" above mere bulk.
If you can get a copy, I highly recommend "The Wild Physique."
You won't believe the results.
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Attention natural bodybuilders, this is the Holy Grail. .......2004-12-25
The name of Vince Gironda has been buried under the steriod revolution for years, but to a select few who still remember him, they remember the greatest ever ambassador to true, natural bodybuilding. Gironda was a guy who hated steriods and preached only methods that were healthy to the body and mind. He trained many champions, including Larry Scott and even had a champion physique himself. I personally have been struggling with the contemporary methods of bodybuilding. These techniques, mostly endorsed by current champs, only fulfill their potential when you combine them with steriods. Gironda on the other hand takes the view that the body itself holds all the keys to developing a true world class physique. And the way to unlock that power is to feed it with all natural foods. For Gironda, bodybuilding was 85% nutrition and 15% training.
There is quite simply no better guide to bodybuilding in the world than this book. It is without pretention. It is straight to the point. And it gives you all the information you need to begin your new bodybuilding journey now. It will tell you what to eat and how to train. Whether you are a beginner, a champion, a woman, or a senior, this book will serve you well. If you could only ever buy one bodybuilding book, it would be Unleashing the wild physique, by Vince Gironda.
Unleashing The Wild Physique.......2001-07-23
This book goes beyond bodybuilding as a sport or hobby. It makes you realise that bodybuilding is a way of life that can be enjoyable and rewarding. The knowledge contained within its various chapters has taken years of hard work to accumulate, making it an excellent source of expert information. This is a true body builders bible.
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Learning ASL—American Sign Language—becomes easy with the help of this heavily illustrated book. This edition has been updated to include information on new technological developments and their related vocabulary. A useful guide both for the deaf and for those who teach or otherwise work among deaf men and women, this book opens with a detailed presentation of the 10 key grammatical rules of ASL. Also emphasized is the use of “facial grammar” as an important supplement to manual signing. Most of this bookÂ's contents are devoted to demonstrating and explaining signing. More than 800 line drawings clearly illustrate different words and then show how to combine them to convey statements. Here is easy access to the use of American Sign Language, a practical book for both the deaf and for those with normal hearing who have occasion to communicate with the deaf.
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American Sign Language.......2007-09-18
This book contains pictures, which is a must have for a learner like myself. One of the best I've found.
This book is GREAT!!.......2007-08-08
I got this book because of the reviews, and the fact that my daughter is deaf. I'm really impressed with the way everything is drawn out, and put into detail. I've told alot of people about this book because it shows alot of signs...as well as describes how to sign in "ASL" terms. It is kinda wierd, cause ASL is "backwards" from the standard English that we speak. But I'm enjoying learning it anywayz. I HIGHLY recommend this book. Anyone who gets it, I hope you've enjoyed it as much as I have. It's made learning ASL so much better!!
It really is easy!.......2007-07-18
I'm glad I got this book. It's better than a sign language dictionary. I'm encouraged to take a class because of this book.
just okay.......2007-03-10
This book was okay there many signs that are not listed or different from other books.
Not what I expected.......2006-12-25
I was looking for a book that was easier to use but this book is written more like an advanced placement book. I have no knowledge of sign language and just wanted a basic background and then some practical and common sign language techniques. This book could be used for beginners but would take a while to get through it.
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This guide demonstrates everything from how to set up programming involving sign language for all ages, to dealing with and paying interpreters, and from publicizing programs to the public and within the deaf community, to evaluating and improving the library's sign language collection. Kathy MacMillan's impressive understanding and knowledge of the deaf community and the importance of sign language--as well as her exceptional handling of the numerous erroneous myths about deafness and sign language that are, unfortunately, still often current--make this handbook indispensable for all library personnel looking to reach out to the deaf community.
Book Description
A highly practical, accessible approach to creating bezutiful ceramics.
Customer Reviews:
Nice Pottery Overview.......2007-09-19
This is a very nice overview of a variety of techniques and some rather complex projects. While it is well illustrated, it isn't for the beginner. I've been turning and hand-building for a couple years (spare time hobby) and there are many projects in this book that I admire but don't quite have the skill set to try to emulate.
I do come back to this book every few months, and always learn something new from it.
If you have other Warshaw pottery books, you may notice the same photos/projects appear in this volume.
Book Description
This richly illustrated portrait of North Carolina's pottery traditions tells the story of the generations of "turners and burners" whose creations are much admired for their strength and beauty. Perhaps no other state possesses such an active and extensive ceramic heritage, and one that is entirely continuous. This book is an attempt to understand both the past and the present, the now largely vanished world of the folk potter and the continuing achievements of his descendants. It is a tribute that is long overdue.
From the middle of the eighteenth century through the second quarter of the twentieth century, folk potters in North Carolina produced thousands of pieces of earthenware and stoneware—sturdy, simple, indispensable forms like jars and jugs, milk crocks and butter churns, pitchers and dishes, ring jugs and flowerpots. Their wares were familiar and everyday, not innovative or unusual, because they were shaped through generations of use for specific functions. The utilitarian forms were so commonplace and embedded in daily life that few individuals documented the craft. Turners and Burners is the first book to chronicle these pottery traditions, with close attention to distinct regional and temporal patterns and the major families involved. It explores in detail the traditional technologies used, from the foot-powered treadle wheel to the wood-fired groundhog kiln.
Terry Zug became interested in North Carolina pottery in 1969 shortly after moving to Chapel Hill. In 1974 he began documenting the craft and traveled throughout the state recording the reminiscences of potters, former potters, and members of potters' families who recalled the old craft in remarkable detail. He systematically photographed and cataloged old pots, located early shop sites, and carefully recorded the remaining waster dumps of broken shards and decaying equipment. His primary source, however, was the potters themselves. Their tape-recorded interviews provide an insider's view of their world and reveal the powerful underlying logic and autonomy of their craft.
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One of the Best.......2006-02-23
My wife purchases unique pottery, antiques, etc. on a regular basis. As we live on the border of North Carolina, we often were advised to get this book. I recently gave it to her as a gift, and she loved it. She has an extensive library of reference works, and considers this book "one of the best".
Well-written, in-depth account of folk pottery in N.C........2002-03-30
This book is for anyone who is interested in the history of pottery in North Carolina. The book focuses on pottery as necessary to the rural way of life. Turners and Burners makes the reader appreciate the functional designs of the early potters.
It explores three rich pottery areas in the state - Catawba Valley, Seagrove area and Moravian potters. Many families in these areas are still turning out pottery. The book goes into great detail about Burlon Craig, who is considered the last folk potter in North Carolina.
Sections of the book reviews glazes, kiln construction and functionality of different container designs. Also, it reviews whimsies, face jugs and ring jugs and their place in the pottery tradition of North Carolina.
Turners and Burners gives the reader a great appreciation for the history of pottery in the North Carolina. It will make you want to plan a trip to Seagrove or the Catawba Valley.
A teriffic account of the history & tradition of NC pottery........1998-08-31
Turners and Burners is a must for anyone interested in North Carolina Folk pottery. It presents the history starting with the first potters to settle in the region to the evolution of the trade that lives on today.
Charles Zug does an outstanding job of presenting the culture and the mindset that guided the craft through generations of potters spanning over two centuries.
And the technologies of the craft is given ample attention, through interesting descriptions, drawings, and photographs. A prime example is the discussion of how alkaline glaze kilns differed from the salt kilns in terms of design, firing methods, and durability.
This is a great book, full of useful information to the researcher as well as praticing potters.
Book Description
A handsome, color-illustrated large-format book guides students through the craft of creating pottery and other ceramics. Different types of clay and their properties are described, as are various tools used by the potter. Additional advice details the process of glazing and baking. Hundreds of full-color photos show the tools, wheels, pottery techniques and finished products.
Customer Reviews:
The Superb Lesson Book for Beginners thru Intermediate Potters.......2006-11-25
A potter friend of mine lent me her book when I decided that I wanted to try my hand at throwing. The Potter's Wheel book she insisted that I borrow was just wonderful in every way--clear writing with matching pictures for each step. My friend explained that after 10 years, she still refers back to this book. I ordered my own and am experiencing The Potter's Wheel lesson book on my own! It is a great source book !!
Fabulously detailed instructions !.......2005-08-11
This book should be the standby for all potters, learners thru to advanced since we don't always throw the whole range of shapes all of the time. Also it's good for getting students to pre-read, so that when you give verbal instruction at the wheel; they should have a picture in their head of how it's supposed to look and then; it's also an edifying tool for the teacher too.
Much detail has been given regarding hand shapes for various parts of the throwing so there is no guesswork and nothing to go wrong. The only thing the student has to learn is pressure and that is just trial and error.
A whole section relates to turning. As she says "turning is not a waste of time" it is a further refinement of the shape, a chance to get the correct weight for the piece (aesthetics).
A lot of love has gone into this book. I hope it inspires would-be potters to have a determined go at it.
Full of illustrations.......2001-07-23
... the best feature of the book. It explains step by step for each different types of ceramics (cylinders, bowls, closed forms, vases, lids, plates, etc) with illustrations, common mistakes for beginners and how to fix them. I'm a beginner myself in this creative art form, and this book helped me understand what I should or should not be doing while throwing. Definitely a book for beginners/intermediate ceramists.
Product Description
Complete, practical essential reference for all potters. Contents include: About clay; techniques of making pottery(wedging, pinching, coiling, slab building, throwing, joining, molding and turning; glazes; pigments and stains; techniques of decoration, tools and equipment; kilns and firing; glossary. More than 400 illustrations. The essential creative guide to pottery inlaying, sprigging, silk-screen printing, stencils and sgraffito. 8 1/2" x 11" Glossy.
Book Description
A complete manual on how to use the potter's wheel. Covers all the basic steps, from wedging to the finished pot.
Customer Reviews:
Fine for beginners.......2002-09-17
This is an excellent guide for the novice potter. He covers a lot of ground, gives detailed advice on technique, and provides useful step-by-step photographs. I found it a lot more helpful than the couple of glossy manuals I tried earlier. The price does seem a bit high.
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The projects in this handbook provide step-by-step instructions on a variety of throwing techniques.
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Book measures 10" x 7.5". Revised and Enlarged
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Master the art of the pottery wheel, to throw bowls, vases, lamp bases, even sculptural instructions.
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