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This is volume eight of an eight-volume set.
Nuts a Profitable Crop
The Paper Shell and Other Walnuts
The Chestnut-Bearing Nuts at Six Months
The Hickory Nut-And Other Nuts
Growing Trees for Lumber
Trees Whose Products are Useful Substances
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The Story of Luther Burbank
My Early Years at Santa Rosa
Patience and Its Reward
A Summary of the Work
The Bearing of this Work on Human Life
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The charming and elegant cities of Charleston and Savannah are some of the only cities in the United States that don't look like they were built yesterday, and the depth of history and southern charisma that cling to these cities make them some of the most alluring cities around. With Moon Charleston and Savannah you can learn about the history of the sister cities, find out where to shop in Savannah or club in Charleston, and get details on biking the Sea Island Coast or finding the best seafood. Mike Sigalas helps you have a truly personal experience in these beautiful hotspots.
Suggested travel strategies and lists of must-see sights provide you with real insights so you can decide where you should go, stay, and eat—without hassles or regrets. Mike details where to hike, bike, shop, golf, stroll, and more. Complete with maps, photographs, illustrations, and special emphasis on leading destinations such as Fort Sumter, Charleston Historic District, Magnolia Plantation and Gardens, Hunting Island, St. Helena Island, Fort Pulanski, Cumberland Island, Saint Simons Village, and the Historic Districts of Charleston and Savannah.
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Get something else.......2007-10-02
The free guides you can get around the city were more helpful than this book. If you want a boring look at the beautiful city of Savannah, GA get this book.
Moon Charleston and Savannah.......2007-06-10
This book was very helpful as a guide for our visit to Savannah and Charleston. We relied on the book for prelimenary and detailed information. It made the visit much more informative and enjoyable. If we had a question, we just looked it up. Good book!
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From hiking in the Blue Ridge Mountains to exploring Athens' music scene and binging on Atlanta-style barbecue, Moon Handbooks Georgia is the guide to the best the state has to offer, both on and off the beaten path. Practical information includes suggested travel strategies and lists of must-see sights, plus essentials on dining, transportation, and accommodations for a range of budgets. Complete with color photos, illustrations, maps, and details for getting the most out of Savannah, the Atlantic Coast, the Okefenokee Swamp, and rural culture, Moon Handbooks Georgia gives travelers the tools they need to create a more personal and memorable experience.
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Since its creation in 1973, the award-winning Moon Handbooks series has become a top choice among travelers who want a completely unique experience, a new perspective -- and a few new stories to tell. Want to know about your destination's history, culture, and social issues? Looking for the lowdown on recreational opportunities, dining and accommodations options, and the most interesting regional sights and entertainment? No problem. Big or small, mainstream or obscure, every worthwhile detail is included in these books. With color photos, illustrations and maps, Moon Handbooks: Charleston and Savannah includes coverage of popular coastal destinations, as well as the four distinct "Golden Isles." It profiles an array of outdoor activities like kayaking, golfing, biking, and more, and features details on beach music and the Shag culture of the South along with discussions on a wide variety of food, from soul to international.
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Don't bother.......2004-09-10
I hoped to kill two birds with one stone with this book as I plan to visit both Savannah and Charleston. I have only made it to Savannah so far, but found this book very sparse on information. There was only a very small section on Savannah which contained one lone page of restaurant listings. There was also only a small piece on Bonaventure Cemetary (two paragraphs), and the book did not include any maps or directions to get you to the cemetary and it is quite off the beaten track! I would recommend saving your money for real guidebook.
A well-written guide.......2004-04-06
I used this book on my first trip to Savannah, and it was great. The author has a lot of personality, and he vividly describes the people, places, and atmosphere of this most unique place. We tried out a number of the recommendations in the book, and they were all good. A highly recommended guidebook to a fantastic city.
Excellently written book!.......2003-09-23
I really enjoyed the details and humor in this Moon book. It's really well written and has great maps! I took it with me on a recent trip to Charleston and found it to be an excellent resource. Mike Sigalas really captures the feel of the region and has great recommendations.
Disappointing Guidebook; Many errors........2003-08-14
I was very disappointed using this book on my first trip to Charleston and Savannah.
The maps contained numerous errors. The index was incomplete, omitting many attractions contained in the book. It was frustrating trying to find information.
The hotel and restaurant listings were skimpy, and omitted helpful information. It took me 30 minutes to locate one restaurant because the map was wrong, and then when I arrived, I discovered that the restaurant was only open on the weekends.
The main strengths of this book are the historical background and anecdotes (some of which were more fiction than fact, according to the docents I met at the museums and plantations.)
I have been a fan of the Moon Handbook series. Their books on Hawaii, Alaska, Oregon, Washington, and Yellowstone Nat'l Park are excellent. This one, however, was bad.
Luckily, I brought a second guidebook along, Fodors. While I usually don't like Fodors, this one was good, and was more helpful than the Moon Handbook. Save your money and buy the Fodors.
Outstanding guide to two of my favorite cities........2003-04-05
I have been to Charleston and Savannah several times, so I picked up this book to see if Mike Sigalas "got it right."
He certainly did.
This book not only tells you the things you ought to see, but also tells you things that you ought to know to really appreciate these two extraordinary places. For example, his extensive history sections help explain why these two cities are not simple clones of each other.
His small articles do not shy away from controversial topics. When writing about the very few remaining slave houses, for example, he explains how these humble structures were not torn down to obliterate any visible remembrance of the bad old days of slavery, but fell the same fate as almost every other working class house from that time.
The book has good maps and directions, and--best of all--in my estimation, it does not sound like it was written by the local Chamber of Commerce. Sigalas's humor comes through without feeling a need to show off.
This book is best read before you go to Charleston and/or Savannah. It will make your visit(s) so much better.
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Seasoned traveler Kap Stann offers an insider’s view of Georgia, from eating at the best roadside rib joints to hiking the Peach State’s rugged stretch of the Appalachian Trail. Stann is a perfect tour guide, providing trip ideas like a Classic Savannah Weekend, the Old Atlantic Coast Highway, and the Barbecue Landmark Trail. Packed with information on dining, transportation, and accommodations, Moon Georgia has lots of options for a range of travel budgets. Every Moon guidebook includes recommendations for must-see sights and many regional, area, and city-centered maps. Complete with details on “shooting the hootch” (taking a lazy float trip down the Chattahoochee River), getting a lesson on Civil War history in Chickamauga, and heading to the coast to sample the barbecue at the Georgia Pig, Moon Georgia gives travelers the tools they need to create a more personal and memorable experience. With expert writers, first-rate strategic advice, and an essential dose of humor, Moon guidebooks are the cure for the common trip.
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Capital Mysteries #5: Who Broke Lincoln's Thumb? (A Stepping Stone Book(TM))
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ASIN: 0375825584
Release Date: 2005-12-27 |
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It’s party time in Washington, D.C.! The president is planning a celebration at the Lincoln Memorial in honor of the man who sculpted the famous statue of Lincoln. But KC and Marshall notice one small problem—the left thumb has broken off the statue! Has someone stolen Lincoln’s thumb? Can KC and Marshall find it before the celebration begins?
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Mount Rushmore: The Story Behind the Scenery
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Great White Fathers: The True Story of Gutzon Borglum and His Obsessive Quest to Create the Mt. Rushmore National Monument
ASIN: 0887140742
Release Date: 2006-04-01 |
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Mount Rushmore National Memorial, located in western South Dakota, set aside in 1925, preserves the sculpted heads of presidents Washington, Jefferson, Lincoln, and Theodore Roosevelt.
Customer Reviews:
Want to start a coin collection?.......2005-04-17
I've practically collected coins since I was born. Since pennies don't have much purchasing power anymore (you can't even get a piece of gum for a penny!) and are numerous this is probably the best one to start with.
This one isn't as easy as it looks to complete. You have to find several varities of pennies made in 1982. Also, the "S" mintmark coins from 1968-1974 are a challenge. And the pennies from the early Lincoln Memorial days--the 1959 and early 1960s--aren't as numerous as they used to be. Nevertheless, this will provide one with a nice challenge that will eventually grow to encompass nickels and other denominations.
The Most Educational Book.......2000-12-30
Over the past two years I have purchased about ten Lincoln Penny folders. To fill them we save pennys and sometimes at the bank I will buy rolls of pennys for fifty cents each. My grandchildren and I spend hours searching these coins for the correct dates. They learn to identify numbers, mint marks, and I read to them about President Abraham Lincoln, who is featured on the Lincoln penny. These coin books are gifts that are never thrown away. Sometimes I wonder just how much a Wheat Penny book would be worth if my Grandparents had filled one in for me....
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Historic Monuments: The Lincoln Memorial (Historic Monuments)
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Two years after Lincoln's death, Congress created a Lincoln Memorial Association to create a lasting tribute to the 16th President. It took, however, more than 50 years for that tribute to be built.
This book examines not only the rather lengthy story of Lincoln's memorial, but also the man and his presidency. Always first or second on historians' lists of Greatest U.S. Presidents, Lincoln is an admirable study. From his poor, frontier childhood; to becoming the proud and powerful man who led a nation through a terrible war, wrote two of the most famous speeches in U.S. history and the Emancipation Proclamation-there is much to be learned.
The Lincoln Memorial, in addition to being one of the most-recognized U.S. historical monuments, has itself made history. Students will learn about Marian Anderson's famous 1939 performance (after the internationally famous contralto was denied access to Constitution Hall) and about Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s famous "I Have a Dream" keynote speech during the 1963 March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom.
Original documents, time lines, question-and-answer activities as well as materials that relate past history to present day reinforce key terms and concepts, produce context and explore relevance. Multiple intelligence activities, Internet research ideas and an answer key complete this vital resource.
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Memorial to a Marriage
Lincoln Kirstein
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Beautiful color picture and history book of some of America's oldest federal parklands, monuments and memorials, parkways, historic sites, natural areas in Virginia, Maryland, and the District of Columbia. Includes Lincoln Memorial, The White House, Washington Monument, Vietnam Veterans Memorial, C&O Canal Park, Smithsonian, Arlington Cemetery, World War II Memorial, Jefferson Memorial and much more.
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Sweet Land of Liberty
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The Boy Who Was Raised by Librarians
ASIN: 1561453951 |
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This inspiring story of little-known civil rights champion Oscar Chapman and his role in Marian Anderson's concert at the Lincoln Memorial reminds readers that one person can truly make a difference.
On Easter Sunday 1939, Marian Anderson performed at the foot of the Lincoln Memorial in front of a crowd of over 75,000 people. The person largely responsible for putting her there was a white man, Oscar Chapman, assistant secretary of the interior under President Franklin Delano Roosevelt.
When Chapman learned that Marian Anderson was not allowed to sing at Constitution hall because of the color of her skin, he took it upon himself to do the impossible: find Marian Anderson an appropriate venue for a concert and make an important statement about equality and the rights of all Americans. With support from the highest levels of U.S. government, Chapman helped produce a landmark concert that-for at least one evening-bridged the color divide to bring a city and much of the nation together.
Author Deborah Hopkinson tells the inspirational story of Oscar Chapman, including his childhood exposure to racism that led to his lifelong commitment to ending bigotry. An author's note provides additional historical context. Illustrator Leonard Jenkins remarkable illustrations recreate a bygone era and pay tribute to remarkable real-life people and a magical moment in modern history.
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A Degas Sketchbook
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David Hockney
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In 1995 the Getty Museum acquired a sketchbook by the prolific artist Edgar Degas (1834-1917). Its images, dating from approximately 1877, embrace a variety of themes from everyday Parisian life the cafe, concert, brothels, and ballet and were created during Degas's weekly visits to the home
of writer Ludovic Halevy, the first owner of the sketchbook. They show Degas's remarkable powers of observation, as well as the sureness and economy of his line.
Reproduced here are twenty-eight pages from the sketchbook, along with a brilliant essay that places Degas within the contexts of both the cultivated salon of the Halevy family and the larger world of late-nineteenth-century Paris, which the notoriously difficult artist both celebrated and shunned.
In addition, the book features a transcript of a lively conversation about the sketchbook among artist David Hockney, Getty Museum director John Walsh, and Lee Hendrix, curator of drawings for the Getty Museum.
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A Degas Sketchbook: The Halevy Sketchbook, 1877-1883
Edgar Degas
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I learned a great deal about using a minimum of markings.......2004-03-01
As a writer in mathematics and computer science, I am occasionally required to sketch diagrams describing my work. This is of course difficult, as I have no training in this area. To assist, I consult books on sketching, and this one is quite interesting. These are sketches in the true sense, with a minimum of markings. Mathematics is a field where a minimum of statements is generally the best strategy for explanation. Therefore, I learned a great deal about sketching for mathematics by looking over the diagrams in this book.
The sketches depict people in many different activities, from playing cards to dancing. Given this broad coverage of people living their lives, there is much that artists can learn from them as well.
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