The Wild Plant Companion: A Fresh Understanding of Herbal Food and Medicine

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Sections on wild plants for survival, medicine, and cooking, with illustrated discussions of several dozen plants, using European, Chinese and American sources. Designed to be company for persons already acquainted with wild plants, who take pleasure in finding their own thoughts in other's words and desire to pursue a different kind of advanced botany. Includes discussion of the placebo effect.

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An illustrated, fully–mapped traveler’s guide to the Thames Path, England’s newest National Trail.

Aerofilms Guides: the Thames Path (Aerofilms Guide)

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Aerofilms Guides: the Thames Path (Aerofilms Guide)
Helen Livingston
Manufacturer: Ian Allan Publishing Ltd
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Giode To The Thames Path (Guides)
Miles Jebb
Manufacturer: Random House UK Distribution
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ASIN: 0094669503
Release Date: 1988-07-15

Thames River & the Path Sheet Map (Inland Waterways of Britain)

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Thames River & the Path Sheet Map (Inland Waterways of Britain)

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Walking Along the Thames Path
Ron Emmons
Manufacturer: New Holland Publishers Ltd
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Walking the Thames Path : 25 Circular Walks from Thames Head to Greenwich

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Walking the Thames Path : 25 Circular Walks from Thames Head to Greenwich
Ron Emmons
Manufacturer: McGraw-Hill/Contemporary
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ASIN: 0658013823

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Walking the Thames Path is the essential companion for all those wishing to discover the natural and historical riches of one of the world's most famous rivers.

As the river meanders through varied terrain from its source in Glocestershire through the heart of London to the Thames Barrier, Ron Emmons offers a wealth of detail on the architecture, culture, history and flora and fauna associated with the Thames and its environs.

Twenty-five diverse circular tours lead to some of England's major attractions, from the Royal town of Windsor and the splendid spires of Oxford to little known villages, picturesque meadows and the sights and sounds of London.

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Where's the beef?.......2006-08-04

Order with caution! This book is surprisingly thin at only 94 pages; it provides the most cursory review of the pubs; yet provides a detailed description of the walks. Not worth the $17 price. Sadly, I confused this title with a beautifully photographed and informative book on Thames pubs that I had seen in London.

National Trail Guide 16: the Thames Path (National Trail Guides)

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National Trail Guide 16: the Thames Path (National Trail Guides)
Ordnance Survey , Aurum Press , and Countryside Commission
Manufacturer: Ordnance Survey
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National Trail Guide-Thames Path
David Sharp
Manufacturer: NY
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ASIN: B000N6MM48

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From the beginning, Americans have loved and hated their presidents, and memorialized them both for their achievements and their foibles. In this collection of essays, written by members of the prestigious Society of American Historians, we're gifted with a lively interpretive history of the 41 presidents to date with an emphasis on their dominant themes and achievements as influenced by their personalities and ideologies.

With the focus on presidential style, Joseph J. Ellis examines the ironies in Thomas Jefferson's ideals and actions, as well as his inveterate shyness (imagine a modern-day president who only spoke at his inauguration and presented all legislative proposals in writing). Robert Dallek discusses Lyndon B. Johnson's contradictions as evidenced in his significant domestic achievements and the terrible failure of the Vietnam War. And in the pieces on also-rans like Grant and Coolidge and the disgraced such as Nixon, these historians often use the benefit of hindsight and scholarship to focus on the more redeeming features of each man. The most recent president covered does not get off so lightly, however, as Evan Thomas devotes an inordinate amount of space to Bill Clinton's philandering and slams him with such adjectives as "calculating, shrewd and slovenly."

The book is packed with photographs, illustrations, inaugural addresses, and memorable quotes ("When Theodore attends a wedding, he wants to be the bride, and when he attends a funeral, he wants to be the corpse"). A light sense of humor is even displayed, as in a photograph of William Howard Taft's mammoth bathtub, specially built after the 355-pound man got stuck in an ordinary tub, and the story of the Kennedy-Nixon campaign captured in two campaign photos--one of a sexy, bare-chested JFK in his PT-109 and the other of a stiff Nixon in his Navy dress blues. It's also a treasure trove of presidential trivia--which presidents proposed to their wives on the first date? Who were the only three vice presidents to be successfully promoted by election? This is a terrific reference book--an informative, revealing, and fun way to learn about America's chosen few. --Lesley Reed

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America's most respected historians offer thoughtful, authoritative profiles of the nation's forty-one chief executives.

Every generation of historians reviews and revises the work of its predecessors. With this book, the best historical writers of today's generation undertake such a task. Displaying wit and narrative flair, their elegant essays offer a fresh perspective on the most fascinating group of Americans: the American presidents. Who better to write a new assessment of the presidents than the most respected (and best-selling) historians of our time? In To the Best of My Ability: The American Presidents, members of the prestigious Society of American Historians deliver engaging, thoughtful analyses of the forty-one men who have led this country- some, of course, more successfully than others. In this copiously illustrated volume, edited by Pulitzer Prize-winner James M. McPherson, you will learn from Gordon S. Wood how George Washington, an extraordinary man, made it possible for ordinary men to govern; from Allen Weinstein how Theodore Roosevelt tested and extended the limits of the presidency; from Tom Wicker how Richard Nixon's hatreds and insecurities gripped him ever more tightly as he achieved his long-sought goal of power; and from Evan Thomas how much Bill Clinton cares about his place in the new presidential pecking order.

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A PRESIDENTIAL TREASURE TROVE.......2005-03-20

I absolutely adored this book. I have long been fascinated by the nature and character of the men who held the office of President. Each of the mini-biographies sheds new light on the manner in which each of our Presidents approached and executed the powers of the Presidency. Fascinating pieces of Presidential trivia can also be found in this marvelous work. I loved it!

Hello,Mr.President!.......2005-03-07

This is just the kind of book I've been looking for on the American Presidents.I do a lot of reading about American Politics and History and end up chasing through books looking for information about the President at the time .Sometimes I find what I am looking for but not always.The people who put this book together have done a superlative job of creating a reference book that covers all the same things about each of the Presidents.It doesn't take long to get to know what you can expect to find.Important dates,family members,famous statements,major events during their terms ,pictures,campaigns,Inaugural Addresses,election statistics,running mates,opponents,and so forth.I must stress,they didn't just include what they had on hand to fill the space;they dug up all the same things for each President.When you want to know something,you won't be wondering if it will be there;you'll be confident you'll find it.
Another thing I found quite interesting was that each President's signature was included with their picture.Also.the first picture was of the time when in office.I happen to have a book signed by President Truman,while in office.It was fun to compare it with the one in this book.It is also interesting to compare the various signatures.For,instance,who had the best penmanship?In my opinion,James Buchanan wins hands down.I particularly admire Andrew Johnson's and Andrew Jackson's,which were quite similar. For the most intricate,that has to go to James Polk.
What a great cast of characters ,have come forward to lead America;and no two even remotely alike.
A wonderful reference source,and I know I'll turn to it often.

Short, Concise, Complete.......2005-02-23

Reaching back for more than two hundred years, through forty three men, the Presidency of the United States has been held by a wide range of people. Some have been brilliant, some less honest than others, but in the end most have been honorable people.

They have been responsible for setting the direction of the country in times of war, depression, and good times.

In this collection of essays a short chapter covers each of the forty three men. Each written by an authority on that particular era, on that particular man. They cover:

the major events that occurred during each president's term in office,
election results for each cycle by popular and electoral votes,
complete text of every inaugural address,
memorable quotes illustrating the president's image while in office,
outstanding accomplishments and contributions of unforgettable first ladies.

The book formed the basis of the series of shows created for the History channel. It's the best short summary I've ever read.

Interesting, but Slanted.......2005-01-21

Lot of good information and a quick history, but the authors seemingly never met a government regulation or expansion that they didn't approve of. They provide an interesting service in showing that the political leaders, including the presidents, have generally been largely incompetent and hypocritical, with little understanding or regard for the principles of the Constitution.

Even A Brief History Shows Warts .......2004-10-03

If you are looking for a nice, easy to read and somewhat flashy overview book on all the American Presidents then this book should fit the bill. The book provides the reader with a brief overview of each of the Presidents. The overview includes details of their life's before they took office and an overview of their administrations. There are a number of photos in each section and side of the page inserts that hold additional interesting facts. The book ends with an overview of each election with a run down of what took place in the campaigns and the final vote count. Within this section are a number of additional pictures of campaign paraphernalia that I really enjoyed. There is also the inaugural address for each of the Presidents, and if you can get through all of them you have more stamina then I did. Some of these men were on the long winded side and the advent of professional speech writers has helped the readability of Presidential speeches.

Each chapter is written by a different American historian who, judging by the biographies in the back of the book, are all well thought off, many the average reader will know by name. I found it interesting that the book takes a no holds barred approach in its reporting. The authors are not afraid to call out Presidents that were down right bad and except for a few (Washington, Jefferson, Lincoln, TR, FDR and Truman) the authors are a bit harsh. Then again we expect a great deal from our Presidents so maybe a tough look is needed for a historical overview. Overall I enjoyed the book for what it was, a brief history of each of the Presidents. Other then providing the basic facts the best this book will do is direct you to the men you are most interested in for further reading. I did have a few complaints, the authors did not provide a bibliography or even a suggested reading list at the end of the book and it would have been nice if they could have gathered in a table the complete list for an easy look at the trends that have taken place.

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To the Best of My Ability
Donald L. Robinson
Manufacturer: W W Norton & Co Ltd
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To The Best Of My Ability - The Presidency And The Constitution

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To The Best Of My Ability - The Presidency And The Constitution
Donald L. Robinson -
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To the Best of My Ability: The American Presidents

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To the Best of My Ability: The American Presidents
James M. McPherson
Manufacturer: DK PUBLISHING
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To the Best of My Ability: The Presidency and the Constitution
Donald L. Robinson
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Adventures of a psychic: My best columns from Search magazine

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Adventures of a psychic: My best columns from Search magazine
David Ray
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To the Best of My Ability the American
James M Mcpherson
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To the Best of My Ability the American
James M Mcpherson
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"To the Best of My Ability" the American Presidents
James M. McPherson
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"To the Best of My Ability" The Presidency and the Constitution
Donald L. Robinson
Manufacturer: W.W. Norton & Co.
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Delirium tremens, a serious medical disorder caused by abrupt withdrawal from alcohol, is explored in a compelling way. Interviews with 10 individuals constitute real-life versions of descents into hell, the social and emotional trauma that lead to and result from delirium tremens, and courageous efforts made to overcome major challenges.

-worthwhile for professionals in the fields of alcoholism
and human behavior
-offers a dramatic and moving point of connection
with clients when read in treatment

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Drinking: A horror story.......2001-08-14

I really enjoyed Solares's Delirium Temens and agree with much of what the previous reviewer has written. I found the content intriguing: odd number chapters relate 10 different peoples' experience with DTs and even number chapters describe a strange man, Gabriel, whose DTs seem to be much more than mere hallucinations, all of which is based on actual research that Solares did in a sanatorium in Mexico City. I would contrast Delirium Tremens to Caroline Knapp's Drinking: A love story. Whereas Knapp's account is an intimate, first person confession of the progress of her addiction, Delirium Tremens is a chorus of voices that, while all in the first person, document a specific moment--the first visual hallucination or DT--in each person's drinking. The fact that most drinkers never get to the haunting, seemingly real nightmares of DTs makes reading about them all the more interesting and frightening. Religious icons, insects and animals abound and one gets the feeling that DTs hone in on a person's unique weaknesses to become all the more horrific. In reading this book, I learned a lot and enjoyed its easy, honest style. One of my favorite quotes from the book defines alcoholism (or any addiction for that matter) as the moment when "our slaves become our lords and owners". Thumbs up, I recommend this book to all.

Delerium Tremens: Journey into the Mind of Alcoholism........2000-11-18

"Delerium Tremens--Stories of Suffering and Transcendence", will prove a captivating read for fiction and non-fiction buffs alike. The fact that its several episodes are taken from the forbidden reaches of alcoholism's darkest mental truths render it a compelling study for students, clinicians, doctors, social workers, addiction/recovery professionals, those affected by association, and, of course, the victims of alcoholism.

Ignacio Solares manifests the rarest ability as he elicits trust and draws lucid, detailed, and technicolor images from those who, by the nature of their disease, are often submerged in a denial so powerful and private that they are unable to fully admit these experiences, even to themselves. Thanks to Timothy Compton, Solares' affects are accurately preserved in English for the first time.

Although catalogued under addiction/recovery, "Delerium Tremens"' appeal is openly general. For the recovering alocholic, it penetrates the smooth, hard ball of alcoholic isolation with the hope that admission and fellowship are possible, that others have suffered this private netherworld and ascended victorious. Outside the genre, readers will be captivated and entertained by episodic truths that are truly stranger than fiction. More significantly, they will avail themselves what may be an only opportunity to view a hell that is as real to its sufferers as the words of this review; an opportunity to vicariously witness an unseen world of unimaginable horrors, a world that is all around us; a world that, until "Delerium Tremens, Stories Suffering and Trancendence could", could only be realized through the loneliest eyes of all--the eyes of alocholism.

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