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The Official U.S. Mint 50 State Quarters: Complete 100 Hole.......2007-09-28
I was disappointed in this product. The cover lillustration is nice but the book itself was a quite thin and flimsy cardboard. In addition, our son has trouble getting the quarters into the holes. After putting only about half of the quarters in, the book looks battered and worn. I would suggest looking for something better made.
Good for casual collectors to have........2007-06-08
I collected coins for awhile in high school but fell out of the habit. Getting one of these complete collection booklets is an easy way for the casual coin collecter to have an easy formal way to collect the State Quarters....
Looks great, works so-so.......2007-03-10
I just purchased three different 50 State Quarters books to try as the quarters fall out of the one I have. The other reviewers who weren't happy with this item are spot on. This is the worst of the three.
It looks great and has a lot of useful information about each state and the order of release. But the holes are too small though I didn't need a hammer to push the quarters in. It's clear given the tight holes and the force needed to get the quarters in that it would only be a matter of time before I ripped through the paper thin cover.
This is personal taste, but I don't like that the P and D are in totally separate groups rather than having both coins for each state together.
Excellent Coin Folder.......2006-11-13
My son really enjoys looking at his state quarters in this folder. I do need to help him put in the quarters, but that is no problem. Once the quarters go in, it doesn't fall out.
I HATE this thing!.......2006-06-10
This album is extremely attractive and informative and has storage space for a complete set of 100 quarters (both P and D mint marks for each state). Unfortunately, it's a nightmare to use.
You'd think the U.S. mint would know what size their own coins are and be able to make an album they would actually fit in, wouldn't you? Well, guess again! It's just about bloody impossible to get quarters all the way into these slots so that they're firmly lodged and don't fall right back out again. I have only found two ways to accomplish this: 1) pound on the coins with a heavy object (obviously a disaster for preserving either them OR the album in good condition) or 2) painstakingly shave away a little bit of the cardboard around the edge of each slot (extremely tedious and time-consuming, as well as very hard to do without puncturing the flimsily thin backing material).
I am now in the process of shopping for an album that doesn't require me to risk damaging my quarters in order to get them into it. When I get one, this thing will go straight into the recycling bin. I couldn't bring myself to inflict it on some other unsuspecting person.
P.S. No offense to Burton W. Ostrower, but I think he MUST have been reviewing a different album. Mine does not have a "top plastic cover," and the coins are NOT viewable from both sides as he said. (I wish!) I would report the inaccuracy to Amazon if I knew how, because I hate to see people be misled. But the report form only allows reporting of "inappropriate" material, and there's no place to write comments there.
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Kentucky Mint Julep
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Book Description
The ultimate guide to the quintessential Derby drink!
A simple concoction—bourbon, mint, sugar, and water—the mint julep is legendary. Few people know its history and even fewer know how to properly mix this classic cocktail.
Lighthearted, entertaining, and informative, The Kentucky Mint Julep explores the lore and legend of the Kentucky Derby's traditional tipple. Joe Nickell looks at the origins of the julep and the etymology of the word itself, offers a brief history of American whiskey and Kentucky bourbon, and shares some classic julep tales, including Irvin S. Cobb's theory that a disagreement over a julep's ingredients was the real cause of the Civil War.
Information on julep cups, tips on garnishing and serving, and reminiscences from the likes of Charles Dickens, Washington Irving, and General John Hunt Morgan give a fun, historic look at Kentucky's favorite drink. The book includes numerous recipes—for classic juleps, modern variations on the drink, non-alcoholic versions, and the author's own thoroughly researched "perfect" mint julep. This delightful book is illustrated with historic photographs, a map of the Kentucky Bourbon Trail, and more.
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Quintessential Kentuckiana.......2007-07-03
This great little book will make a wonderful gift or stocking stuffer for anyone from Kentucky, anyone interested in Kentucky, or anyone who has a keen interest in "adult beverages"! Joe Nickell brings the same method of meticulous research honed in investigating everything from weeping icons, haunted hotels, UFO sightings, and sleight-of-hand hoaxers to this charming and quintessentially Kentuckian drink. Way to go, Colonel Nickell!
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New Orleans designer Angèle Parlange shows readers how to transform their homes and lives in true "Creole style"–creating modern beauty out of personal heritage without breaking the bank.
Southern tradition blends with modern whimsy in this first offering from famed New Orleans designer Angèle Parlange–and the result is this extraordinary home decor book. Known for her fresh designs and unexpected blends of the opulent and the offbeat, Parlange brings her particular brand of "Creole thift"–the art of making beautiful, quality decorations out of heritage pieces without spending a mint–straight to the budget–concious reader.
From a fabric pattern inspired by vintage 1830s calling cards to shower curtains originating in a seventy–year–old college football program, Parlange's designs are eclectic, riveting, and utterly gorgeous. An integral part of her design philosophy is that everyone has personal mementos that can be transformed into beautiful "cocktail dresses for the home," whether it's a string of Grandma's antique glass beads or the faded material from an awful (but sentimentally valuable!) high school prom dress. With "trash and treasures" from her own home, Parlange demonstrates how each object can be used to create something that is both uniquely personal and richly lavish.
Filled with wry anecdotes, recipes, illustrations, before–and–after photos, and step–by–step instructions, Parlangerie will inspire readers to unleash their imaginations, unpack those dusty attic boxes, and transform old keepsakes into signature items that add spice and life to the home.
Customer Reviews:
The debutante thing got really old.......2007-08-17
I know of Angele Parlange and certainly know the home she grew up in very well. I was hoping to find something different in this book, something inspiring or something creative. I didn't really. Perhaps slightly. I gold leaf and enjoy that. I sew my own drapes. I'm loving the shower curtain and want to do that with pictures of my 3 sons, but I still was left like someone had torn out gobs of pages out of the book.
I left Louisiana a long time ago because I wanted to be my own individual and not tag on to the skirts and suits of my family whose blood is pretty close to blue and rich in history. The book made me thankful that I had gone because that part of the book that she goes on and on ad nauseum is what I detested. So, for me, the book was a let down.
Lovely Read.......2007-06-13
Seems that some people are disappointed that this is not a "decorating" book or a "Creole" book or a book about "thrifting," which is actually affordable. But who cares? This is a lovely memoir about growing up in the south. The author can certainly weave a story and the images she conjures up are memorable. I enjoyed the way she uses photos of the old family home and objects to complement the stories. Yes, there are decorating ideas that aren't very plausible to the average person, but I overlooked that and thoroughly enjoyed this book for what it is: an entertaining, creative read.
This book is even BETTER than I expected...........2007-03-15
I am only reading this book in increments of 5 pages because I want to savor this delicacy for as long as possible! Angele "offers up" the greatest tidbits-(Creole sayings, stories about relatives, N.O. recipes, gossip in the French Quarter)--- which I absolutely "get" because I have spent much time in New Orleans (not to mention reading Capote and Hellman for the "real-deal" atmospheric stuff)and Angele is the true Southern daughter of New Orleans! What great ideas! The acrobat coverlet! The cameo coffee-table!! And her description of the Hamptons reminds me of another one-of-a-kind lady: Little Edith Beale--Did you visit the Hamptons to relish that wonderful lady's life?( Maidstone club?)
PLEASE Angele, run for Mayor or Governor! And use this as your slogan:
"Ain't time a wrecker"
Fun, happy read for a Louisiana girl .......2007-03-06
I loved this book. I live about 40 mins away from Parlange and enjoyed reading about the Parlange family. It is a beautiful book that can be left out as a coffee table book. As far as decorating ideas, not nearly as many as I hoped , but the mirror is a great idea and I actually loved the shower curtain . Not my idea of thrifty though.
Creole Thrift: Premium Southern Living Without Spending a Mint.......2007-01-18
This book was not what I expected. It is a book based on a woman's experience finding old southern items from the late 1800s and early 1900s and decorating her house with it. It is interesting...not something that I can use for decorating ideas though.
Customer Reviews:
Great product.......2007-07-11
I am a coin collector and this brochure accomodates each year and mint until the end of this coinage. It is of good quality construction and includes clear sleaves to protect the coins. If you are a serious coin collector and wish to display and protect your uncirculated presidential dollar collection this is the album for you.
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Majerus tells his own story of how a chubby kid from Sheboygan came to be North Americas best-loved college basketball coach. Filled with wit, candor, insight, and the kind of bold statements that caused Notre Dame to rescind a job offer, My Life on a Napkin delivers what sports fans love most: good talk, good stories, and good game.
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hoped for much more.......2007-09-20
the rare times rick put down a fork and talked in depth about playing point guard or some other keen insight, the book was marvelous, that happened in maybe 10 pages ... i have read hundreds of sports books and next to vitale's first book, this was probably the worst one i muddled through ... loved rick as a coach--his triangle and two vs zona is legendary--but i would've liked to have heard some of his ex-players discuss what it was like to play for him--word on the street, it was far from a picnic basket ... akin to coach k's books, who saints himself w/o ever revealing his darkside, it's fun to see the real story ...
read dean smith's 'a coach's life,' feinstein's 'a season inside,' 'breaks of the game' by david halberstam, or 'the miracle of st anthonys' if you want to digest great basketball stories ... or the best of them all, pat conroy's MY LOSING SEASON
compared to those, rick's was a lady finger dud
The world through the eyes of one of college ball's most eccentric coaches........2007-05-14
It's forty-five minutes before the WAC tournament championship game. Majerus has pulled into the parking lot in front of the gym only to discover that some nimrod has parked in his space, a space that costs him $2,000 a year to reserve. What does he do? He parks somewhere else, comes back and lets the air out of two of the guy's tires. When his friend asks him why he only selected two tires, Majerus says, "Because he only had one spare."
Such are the experiences that encompass 'My Life On A Napkin'. We see Majerus for what he is, the world traveling, food connoisseur, who values loyalty, a good massage, and an occasional fantasy involving Cindy Crawford. Covered in his book are some of the following:
* Majerus' discipleship under Al MacGuire while at Marquette, and Don Nelson while with the Golden State Warriors.
* Majerus' quick process of overtaking BYU as the team to beat in the WAC.
* The difficulties of recruiting, particularly in a place like Utah.
* Majerus' propensity for speeding. Upon accelerating to over 100 MPH, Majerus once told a concered friend, "Hey, if we crash, I'm you're airbag."
* His affinity with living in hotels.
* The 1998 NCAA tournament and his famous triangle and two defense that shut down number one seeded Arizona and North Carolina.
Also of note is Majerus' ceaseless wit and humor. A group of cheerleaders once came to do a promotional at Rick's hotel. He told them, "Don't worry if you see me staring at your belly buttons. It's mostly because I haven't seen mine in years."
Majerus shares truth about recruiting, the intense competition between other coaches, and how he took a bunch of non-sensational and mostly mormon kids and came within 5 minutes of being the 1998 national champions.
No coach is as openly eccentric as Majerus, and in 'My Life on a Napkin', you will find out why he is not only revered as a basketball mind, but also as a comedic juggernaut.
"The only thing bigger than his belly is his heart".......2003-04-14
Far and away the best book I have read in the past year. Coach Majerus' passion for his players will leave you mesmerized. The best part of the book are all the quotes added from former players, friends, coaches, family members,etc...Rick never was much of a great athlete, but he knew the game from an early age and was considered the epitome of a team player. Majerus' stories from his days at Marquette and Ball State to his time with Don Nelson and Del Harris make for a great read. If you like sports and admire the true work of a "team" you will love this book.
Catching a Wonderful Coach at an Opportune Moment.......2001-02-28
Sports books that attempt to cash in on the immediate popularity of the author often suffer in quality due to the desire to strike while the iron is hot. I am glad to say that My Life on a Napkin does not suffer from this flaw.
Gene Wojciechowski, contributor on this book, did an extremely good on format and finding and maintaining Majerus' voice. His previous work on Nothing But Net (Bill Walton's autobiography) has served him well.
The most interesting technique used in the book is the interjection of short anecdotes culled from Majerus' friends and family. The juxtaposition between his view and the view of his friend/family member/player is humorous at times. This is a technique I haven't seen used before in this type of book and I find that it seems to work better than simple paraphrasing would.
In short, the only reason this book doesn't deserve four stars is because it falls far short of the high standards set by autobiographies/biographies of individuals whose careers have already ended. I feel this book focuses too much on the recent to the detriment of the early years. For example, A Coach's Life by Dean Smith has an entirely different perspective because in many ways his story is finished. This allows him to devote equal time to all portions of his life and career.
Additionally, it would have been nice to have an appendix containing information on every player who had ever lettered for Coach Majerus. If we could see the tremendous legacy that he has had on the lives of all the students who have passed through his programs it would reinforce hsi commitment to his players' well-being. To me, that would be an even greater testimony to his legacy than the stories presented in the preceding chapters.
Not only is Majerus a great coach, he's hilarious!.......2000-08-01
After getting this book I could not put it down. I first became aware of Majerus after he led his un-athletic Utah team to the NCAA Final Four in 1998. His press conferences after those games were part basketball pontification and part stand-up comedy routine. His book is a lot like those press conferences: serious about the game he loves, but not afraid to crack a joke at anytime. The stories about his lack of fashion sense and eating habits will leave you doubled over. For "gym rats" everywhere!
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It's a coin collector's dream folder, with a space for every state's newly designed
quarters--arranged according to the year each was minted--along with dozens of fascinating facts. When Congress passed the "50 States Commemorative Coin Program Act" in 1997, which led to the creation of quarters honoring every state in the union, its members especially hoped that young people and their families would collect these memorable tokens. This handy folder will help youngsters realize that goal and hold onto these special keepsakes, which are being released over ten years in the order in which the states ratified the Constitution. In addition to the slots for the quarters, kids will find a description of the Commemorative Coin Program; a history of the United States Quarter Dollar; a list of state capitals, nicknames, mottoes, and more; details on how the 50 designs were chosen; and an account of how coins are manufactured by the U.S. Mint and distributed by the Federal Reserve Bank.
Customer Reviews:
Not happy with purchase.......2007-10-01
I was disappointed and had to send it back as it wasn't what I wanted. I didn't realize that it was for quarters from both places they mint the state quarters and I just wanted a folder for one quarter for each state and I wasn't concerned that I had one from each place. I didn't realize they printed them in two places anyway. Richard Risener
MORE THAN I EXPECTED.......2007-07-21
IT WAS A LITTLE HARD TO PUT COINS IN, BUT FOR SURE THEY WON'T COME OUT. I LIKE THE EXTRA SPACES FOR THE OLD STYLE AND THE FUTURE STYLE COINS.
Quarters Fall Out.......2007-05-26
What a pain in the toosh... cheap plastic is supposed to "grab" the quarters if you "simply push down on them". HA, what a joke. I turned to washable kids glue to help them stay in. Very frustrating, especially for my 5yo.
Quarters Securely Fit.......2006-07-21
Hi! Ebay has a seller whom offers a high-quality, U.S.A. map/book which measures, when closed, approximately 13" X 16", with each State that truely SECURES a collectible quarter. Great for children and adults! Check it out! Only for a nominal investment in the amount of $12.95 plus shipping.
Like it very much!.......2005-12-29
I am very impressed with this folder. My quarters stay in the slots very nicely. Also like that it has slots for both the Philadelphia and Denver mints. It also has a more substantial feel than some of the other folders I've seen.
Book Description
Douglas Winter is a prolific writer regarded as one of the leading experts in the field of United States gold coins. This second edition of Gold Coins of the Dahlonega Mint includes new data and updated knowledge about these rare treasures and the rich history behind the mint that coined them. Featuring:
- Extensively revised rarity estimates - Entirely new condition census information - Prices realized at auctions - New information on Dahlonega die varieties - And much more.........
Customer Reviews:
Complete and accurate.......2006-06-23
Doug Winter's updated reference on Dahlonega gold is a superb work and a vast improvement over the previous edition. The information on strike, color, surfaces, luster, and eye appeal are complemented by interesting "personal observations" and updated information on die varieties. Of course, the condition census is a moving target but believed to be current at the time of publication.
There has been some criticism of the photography. Actually, Mary Winter is a superb gold coin photographer, and I have seen color photographs of these same coins taken by her (they are available on the Heritage Auctions coin website if you search the auction archives for Green Pond Collection, FUN 2004). I believe that the publisher bungled the presentation of the images (too small and not enoguh contrast). This will undoubtedly be corrected in future editions.
Overall, anyone with an interest in Dahlonega gold coins will find this to be a valuable and important reference.
Nepotism...A Bad Idea.......2004-12-28
There is much to like in this book. It is scholarly in its approach to population data condition, census data, and rarity estimates. It discusses well various die varities, and the history surrounding the mint, although brief, is informative. It is in the area of photography that this book falls dismally flat. It is, after all, a book on gold coins, and one of the major appeals of gold has historically been its color. Yet there is not one single color photograph in the book. They are all black and white, almost thumbnail in size, grainy and lacking in detail. When photos are enlarged to show some detail, a D/D for example, they fail to adequately illustrate the variety they are meant to. Compare this to some other similar books, David Lange's "Complete Guide" series for example, and you will see what a disservice these photographs do to the rest of the book. The photographer is listed as Mary Winter, who I presume is related to the author, probably his wife. While it's a noble goal to offer employment to a family member, maybe some other task should have been offered her rather than make her the photographer on what otherwise would have been a fine book. Having said that, I am still glad I have it for the information it provides, ergo the three stars, that, with better photographs, would have been five.
Customer Reviews:
Well Done.......2007-10-04
My kids, ages 7 and 10, love these. You can easily see the front and back of each quarter. My youngest had to be shown the proper way to remove and insert the plastic coverings. She slightly tore one page, which can easily happen without care.
Best product of it's kind.......2007-10-04
I bought this as a birthday gift for my husband. He absolutely loves it. It displays the coins very well and the coins fit snugly so there's no chance that they might shift or fall out, even if the album feel from a top shelf. It is very well made - as I would have expected form the U.S. mint
For adults collecting the quarters, this album is higly recommended
Great product!.......2007-09-08
Looking for a state quarter album for me was hard! It was really confusing. This album is great, it has spots for D & P versions of the coins. If I hadn't read another person's review it would have been a little hard to figure out how to insert the coins. But once you figure out there are two plastic covers, take one off, put the coin in and replace, it was easy!
Not Really Official?????.......2007-07-19
On the back cover it reads:
@2005 U.S. Mint under license to H.E. Harris & Co.
Made in Chine. Is it Not Really Official?????
This album is cheap. The sheets over the cardboard
peels up easily. So handle with care.
No instructions comes with the album, so you are
on your own. There is clear plastic on both sides
coin holders. Be careful, when you put quarters in
the slots, push the clear plastic with your fingers
to the right "top side only". I made the mistake and
took (not necessary) out both sides. After putting
quarters in the slots (I wasn't careful) when I
pushed the clear plastic back in (bottom side) and
ripped the paper.
I quess if you want real quality you have to pay more?
Antonio Bell
50 State Coin Album.......2007-05-14
The album is very difficult to use. It is difficult to get the quarters into their slots, due to the location of the covering on the page, i.e. the center slots are near to impossible to use.
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- A MIRACLE OF A READ ~~~~~~~~~~~
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The Miracle Life of Edgar Mint: A Novel
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If I could tell you only one thing about my life it would be this: when I was seven years old the mailman ran over my head. As formative events go, nothing else comes close.
With these words Edgar Mint, half-Apache and mostly orphaned, makes his unshakable claim on our attention. In the course of Brady Udall’s high-spirited, inexhaustibly inventive novel, Edgar survives not just this bizarre accident, but a hellish boarding school for Native American orphans, a well-meaning but wildly dysfunctional Mormon foster-family, and the loss of most of the illusions that are supposed to make life bearable.
What persists is Edgar’s innate goodness, his belief in the redeeming power of language, and his determination to find and forgive the man who almost killed him.
The Miracle Life of Edgar Mint is a miracle of storytelling, bursting with heartache and hilarity and inhabited by characters as outsized as the landscape of the American West.
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Laugh-out-loud funny!.......2007-09-21
This is one of those books that, if the first sentence hooks you, you'll be hooked until the end....but if it doesn't hook you, you might find it kind of painful to get through. Happily, I count myself in the former category. This book made me HOWL with laughter in some places, cringe in terror at others, and overall just root for Edgar Mint to come out unscathed - as if such a thing is possible.
One of the things I took away from this book is how none of us escape life unscathed, but that it is possible, nonetheless, to go through life bearing our scars in such a way that we are still capable of love and compassion. Many of the people Edgar careens into along his journey are unable to do so, yet somehow, despite the many, many horrors of his life, he manages to retrain a measure of grace towards others. Yet he is no naif, blindly believing the best of everyone even in the face of contradictory evidence. Indeed, his replusion/fascination with Barry is proof that he knows the depth of humankind's capacity for evil.
This was a very enjoyable read!
** To clear up a misconception some other reviewers have had: it's not a Catholic Church where he plays bingo, but an ORTHODOX church (Russian, I presume), where the priests are permitted to marry and have children.
Best book I've read in years.......2007-09-02
I devoured this book. It was very easy to become engrossed in this story. I've thought on it for the past week since I've read it. You know a book is great when you feel genuinely impacted by the tale. Thank you Mr. Udall. I can only hope you continue a long and prosperous writing career.
A MIRACLE OF A READ ~~~~~~~~~~~.......2007-08-04
THE MIRACLE LIFE OF EDGAR MINT
I am so happy I found this book! What a treasure! What a different type of writing and story line. I have never read a book such as this. YOU MUST READ THIS BOOK.
Edgar Mint narrates his story starting at the age of seven when he is injured drastically in a freak accident. The book is broken down into four different phases of Edgar's life -- his time spent in St. Divine hospital, his time spent at Willie Sherman, a horrible, horrible school where they send delinquent Indian kids, his somewhat happy time in Richland with a "real" family, and his final destination, Stony Run, where Edgar's story comes to an end.
This book is written so well and in such a unique way. In one sentence, Edgar is telling the story in the first person, the next, the story carries on in the third person. I found this endearing and different and PERFECT for this book. It was a fun way to read this wonderful story.
Edgar's story is mind-boggling. In his short life he meets so many different types of people, some good, some bad. Edgar has a tough life, but he keeps on keepin' on. He survives an accident that should have killed him. While at St. Divine he befriends the men who are in his room and some of them are a part of his life in the future. He is called the "miracle boy" and everyone at the hospital looks out for Edgar and cares for him.
Once he leaves the hospital he is sent to Willie Sherman, a school for JD Indian kids. This phase of the book was probably my favorite, although Edgar is treated brutally by the other students there. These kids are mean, rough, and alone in the world, no one cares about them. They pick on Edgar constantly and the living conditions are awful. Edgar turns into an accomplished thief and turns hard himself just to survive. However, deep down, you know he is still a good person.
The book goes on to Edgar's stay with a Mormon family in a community called Richland. Their way of life -- a normal, loving family -- is so hard for Edgar to imagine and believe. He is awed by everything in the home, from the family, their friends, their family meals, the pink rugs in the bathrooms -- he didn't know a world such as this existed.
The final phase of the book, Stony Run, is the end of the story and I do not want to spoil that, so I will not comment.
You simply must read this book. It is a winner, one of the best books I have read in a long time. You will fall in love with Edgar Presley Mint, just as I did. It is a different type of book, great story line, wonderful and different characters, excellent writing. You will appreciate your life and be thankful you got the opportunity to visit Edgar's mixed-up, sad, funny, warm, horrible, sweet life. ENJOY! And then tell all your friends and family about this winner.
Thank you!
Pam
The BEST yet!!.......2007-07-02
The Miracle Life of Edgar Mint has been easily the best book we have read for the book club. It combines an amazing story with the deep thoughts of life. The ending is outstanding and made me realize that I actually loved Edgar. I emotionally hoped and prayed for Edgar to get what he needed and wanted. When he did finally find his needs, I was overwhelmed. I can only think of a few books that pulled me in emotionally to the story and characters. 'The Miracle Life Edgar Mint' is a testament to written word. I still ponder why the author broke traditional style by adding third and first person writing in places. It tripped me up in the beginning, but soon I was able to follow the flow of Edgar being himself and Edgar viewing himself from outside. There isn't a single book like it.
Innocence and Courage Help Edgar to Rise Above Tragedy.......2007-05-03
This sharply funny, often deeply tragic novel is narrated by a remarkable young man: Edgar Presley Mint whose extraordinary tumultuous life summons up the epic novels of Dickens. Born on an Arizona reservation to an alcoholic Apache girl and her cowardly white cowboy wanna-be boyfriend, Edgar's life is already on a course for disaster. At the age of seven, the course of Edgar's life is changed when the mailman's jeep accidentally runs over his head, leaving Edgar on the verge of death. But his miraculous survival propels Edgar on a journey that will not end for almost thirteen years. Abandoned by his alcoholic mother, without family and friends, Edgar slowly recovers in the hospital. As he regains his strength, Edgar is befriended by his fellow patients, Ray, an alcoholic mourning the death of his wife and sons and Jeffrey, a drug addict. But eventually Edgar becomes healthy enough that he must leave the hospital. Shunted to a boarding school for delinquent Indians, Edgar is thrust into a Darwinian environment where the biggest and the strongest kids torture the weaker children. Edgar becomes the favorite victim of Nelson, a hulking teenager who runs a mini-empire of thugs who rob and torment other kids on Nelson's whim. Edgar survives only through his wits and quickness, becoming Nelson's most successful thief to forestall torments. Eventually, Edgar escapes to a Mormon foster home which holds new terrors and torments. Through all his experiences, Edgar retains an innocence and strength of character that amazes the reader. His matter-of-fact accounts of even the most horrible events are touching.
Book Description
Mints: A Family of Herbs and Ornamentals is the first book to survey the entire mint family (Lamiaceae or Labiatae), which includes a surprising variety of plants long valued for their herbal and ornamental uses, from rosemary, sage, and thyme to lavender and peppermint. Most mints are easy to grow, sometimes notoriously so, and highly resistant to pests and diseases, which adds to their garden value. Written in a friendly and accessible style, the book features chapters on history and lore, modern uses, cultivation, and distinctive characteristics and classification; a catalog of species and cultivars in 67 genera; and a glossary.
Customer Reviews:
Information Rich!.......2004-07-08
The mint family is big and diverse and this book covers the whole family. Well researched and concise, it opens with a chapter on the fascinating history and lore, then concludes with a "Catalog of Mints" describing such families as: Sage (Salvias), Mentha (true mint), Monardella such as: Monardella villosa (coyote mint), Oregano, Marjorum and Thyme. Good descriptions including color plates and line drawings. Propagation, growing habits and care, culinary/medicnal attributes are well covered. This book is truly all things Mint!
Lots to know about mints.......2003-05-15
Mints: A family of Herbs and Ornamentals
Barbara Perry Lawton
I would never have believed that you could write a whole book about mint. But then, I never knew the mint family (Lamiaceae or Labiatae) was such a huge one. It includes 67 genera, of which the commonest are lavender, oregano, nettle, thyme, bugle and rosemary.
Barbara Perry Lawton is a well-known garden writer in the US whose concise, factual style helps her pack a ton of information into each page. Much of her extensive research was done at the Missouri Botanical Garden, which reminded me what a huge asset a good botanical garden is in any community. I also learned that the Missouri Botanical Garden has a world-class collection of early (pre-Linnaean) botanical books. Some of the illustrations in this book are reproduced from drawings made over 400 years ago and they are what helps to make this book unique.
The writer has organized her material well, starting with the history of the mint family and moving on to discuss herbal mints, ornamental mints, weedy mints. After short sections on pests and the botany of mints the writer moves to ?Catalogue of Mints? which takes up about half of the book. This contains useful descriptions of most of the genera and many of the species within them, nicely illustrated with line drawings.
There is a brief glossary, three pages of suggestions for durther reading and an index of plant names.
This is a professionally written and well-researched book, and deserves a place on the book shelf of anyone interested in herbs or botany.
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