Glory Days of Logging/Action in the Big Woods, British Columbia to California

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The reissue of this classic history allows us to once again journey into the past and rediscover for the first time the forgotten men and methods of logging history in the Northwest United States and Canada. This book contain the best photographs of a dozen famous collections: Davis and Benson rafts, river drives, hand logging spar topping big wheels in the pine, saw mills of 1890 to 1915, historical ox teams, tractors, blumes. In this chronicle of the Big Woods, bunk house ballads, humorous sketches and eyewitness accounts of work and life in the tall uncut as well as the rich photographs help the reader to actually feel the old logging atmosphere.

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Photos & Stories From When Timber Was King.......2001-12-28

This is a classic for anyone interested in the history of logging in the Pacific Northwest. Together with Andrews other companion book, "This Was Sawmilling" the reader will gain a great understanding how trees were harvest, transported to mills and converted into the resources which built this Country. There's hundreds of wonderful photos from the woods along with many contraptions which loggers created to make their tasks either easier or more likely, more productive. Can you imagine a raft 1000 feet long and 30 feet wide and deep made out of logs laced together with huge chains? These structures containing millions of board feet of trees would be created in the far Northwest and floated down the coast to San Diego, CA and further. There's photos in the book. There's a great photo of a logger standing on the top of a tree hundreds of feet in the air just after he has completed preparation for high-lead logging. The book is separated into geographic regions from British Columbia and each of the States of the Northwest. It has numerous poems written about loggers. (Please don't call them lumber-jacks. I never heard a man who works in the woods called a lumber-jack all my years going up in Oregon. Yet a recent TV show about the worlds most dangerous jobs constantly referred to them a lumber-jacks.) Distraction of this classic includes the lack of a table of contents, index, and the disconnect between the photos and the stories. Which is to be expected. Andrews rarely had photos of the people in the stories and vice versa. Why this short-comings. Superior Publishing printed many of these books by folks who simply wanted to document the hard work of others. Regardless whether it was logging, railroading, or shipping they were willing to publish the books. Thank goodness they did or we'd never have had these classics. If you have an interest in the history of logging this book will be a great addition to your collection.

Glory Days Of Logging - Action In The Big Woods - British Columbia To California

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Glory Days Of Logging - Action In The Big Woods - British Columbia To California
Ralph W. Andrews
Manufacturer: Bonanza Books
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Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000KIRBH2

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Glory Days of Logging/Action in the Big Woods, British Columbia to California
Ralph W. Andrews
Manufacturer: Schiffer Pub Ltd
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Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000K85T6M

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Meander through Danish cities and towns and notice how the city avenues conform perfectly to the harmony of the architecture. Travel to the countryside where moats and well-groomed gardens surround storybook castles. Our local writers have traveled throuh Copenhagen's canals and ventured all the way to Greenland's arctic expanses to find the best hotels, restaurants, attractions and activities to make you trip unforgettable. Before you leave on your trip to Denmark be sure to pack your Fodor's guide to ensure you don't miss a thing.

The San Francisco Chronicle sums it up best "Fodor's guides are saturated with information."

- Two-color interior design makes it easier to find the information you need
- Fodor's Choice Ratings flag must-see sights and hidden treasures
- Hotel and restaurant reviews cover all budgets
- Plus multi-day itineraries to help you build the right trip for you and/or your family

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Too broad.......1999-12-25

I bought this book for a trip to Denmark last summer. The information in the book is good, just very unfocused and general. For example, they cover the entire city of Copenhagen in about 15 pages. This book is perfect if you plan to vist all of Denmark, from Jylland to Bornholm, but if you are stoping and staying in one place (Copenhagen, Legoland, rhus, etc) this book might not be the best choice. The book tries to talk about too many places in not enough pages.

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In Three Volumes. This scarce antiquarian book is included in our special Legacy Reprint Series. In the interest of creating a more extensive selection of rare historical book reprints, we have chosen to reproduce this title even though it may possibly have occasional imperfections such as missing and blurred pages, missing text, poor pictures, markings, dark backgrounds and other reproduction issues beyond our control. Because this work is culturally important, we have made it available as a part of our commitment to protecting, preserving and promoting the world's literature.

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The last of the Cavaliers
Rose Piddington
Manufacturer: R. Bentley
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Unknown Binding
ASIN: B0006APTIC

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Roses and Cavaliers (Time Quest)
Michael E. Thomson
Manufacturer: LDA
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Binding: Paperback

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St. Jules Catholic Church history and cemetery listing

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St. Jules Catholic Church history and cemetery listing
Essie Joseph Cavalier
Manufacturer: Terrebonne Genealogical Society
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Binding: Unknown Binding

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ASIN: B0006RPXUO

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Strauss: The Rose Cavalier
Eric BLOM
Manufacturer: Oxford University Press
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Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000GT6OOG

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This practical handbook provides information on antimicrobial agents used to prevent microbiological contamination. The book is divided into areas covering systems, treatments, industrial preservation and health and human applications; the biological, physical and chemical properties of each agent are also given. Regulation and environmental aspects are covered.

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Proceedings of the Millennium NATO/CCMS International Technical Meeting on Air Pollution Modeling and its Application, held May 15-19 in Boulder, Colorado.
This volume is the latest in a series of proceedings dating back to 1971. The book addresses the problem of air pollution and reports the latest findings and developments in air pollution modeling, from a truly international list of contributors.

Air Pollution Modeling and Its Application XIV.

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Air Pollution Modeling and Its Application XIV.
Sven-erik Gryning And Francis A. Schiermeier
Manufacturer: Kluwer Academic/Plenum
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000N6BQX6

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While the language is condensed, the integrity of Shakespeare's writings is kept intact ..........2007-07-14

Reviewed By: Kelly Crespin, Eclectic Homeschool Online

Romeo and Juliet is part of the Sixty-Minute Shakespeare series published by Five Star Publications. This series offers a way for many teenagers and adults to read and/or study Shakespeare without having to spend the time required to read an entire play. The author has taken the full works of Shakespeare and edited them into readable and enjoyable condensed versions of the original work. This would be a wonderful choice for introducing Shakespeare.

The paperback book is only 73 pages in length, yet contains all acts of the play through Act V, Scene 3. To make things easier, at the bottom of each page are small footnotes defining words the reader might not know. For example, one page gives these definitions:
Fair and honest = proper
Mark = Target
Tuckle-bed = bed on casters
A quote from the back jacket sums up the true spirit of the book: "While the language is condensed, the integrity of Shakespeare's writings is kept intact so students of the Bard can experience the thrill of the story as well as the beauty of the verse and prose."

I was a frustrated director until I met "The Sixty-Minute Sh.......2000-07-02

Dear Five Star:

I was a frustrated director until I met "The Sixty-Minute Shakespeare." Here was everything I needed: the plot of Romeo and Juliet cut down to a manageable size, production suggestions, blocking notes, set of sound requirements, property lists, detailed stage directions and even the definitions of some of Shakespeare's more obscure words and phrases. I never would have attempted directing a group of homeschoolers, ages 7-14, a Shakespearean production without this marvelous book. And I would have deprived them of an extremely rewarding experience: they worked very hard and the production was highly praised by the community. Not only that, but I am certain that most harbor a distinct affection for the works of Mr. Shakespeare. What more could a homeschool mother and Shakespearian enthusiast desire? Thank you Five Star Publications for providing my children with a never-to-be-forgotten educational memory that was a whole lot of fun!

Sincerely, Susan Zelie Homeschool Educator

I was a frustrated director until I met "The Sixty-Minute Sh.......2000-07-02

Dear Five Star:

Sincerely, Susan Zelie Homeschool Educator

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The indispensable portrait of the man who still runs the world.

Here is the definitive portrait of the ultimate power broker by "the toughest, most in-your-face investigative reporter in the U.S.A." (Greg Palast). Dick Cheney sets energy policy. He guided the nation into war with Iraq. And, working closely with Karl Rove, he oversees the political infrastructure that allows corporate interests and the religious right to control lawmaking, regulation, the selection of judges, and the development of foreign policy. As John Dean put it, "This page-turner closes the case: Cheney is our de facto president."

With an emboldened administration that has turned a thin victory into a renewed mandate—rewarding ideologues and purging dissenters—John Nichols's question is more urgent than ever: can this nation survive four more years of Dick Cheney?

Now available in paperback and updated to include an analysis of the 2004 election and the composition of the new cabinet, The Rise and Rise of Richard B. Cheney draws on groundbreaking reporting—including exclusive interviews with Cheney's college professors, Nelson Mandela, Gore Vidal, and political insiders. Originally published in hardcover as Dick: The Man Who Is President.

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Extremely partisan hatchet job.......2007-08-16

While I learned some new and interesting facts about the vice-president the overall tone of the book was highly offputting. It is clear that this was a hatchet job by an extreme partisan. This is NOT a real biography. I will continue to await a serious biography of this important political figure.

Decent Book.......2007-06-30

An interesting read for sure, can't stand the man but atleast the book is worth a read.

How about giving us a review, Mr. Tom Bombadil "Jedi".......2006-10-28

I didn't read the book, but Tom Bombadil "Jedi", neither did you. If you wish to comment on a book you read, write a review about the BOOK. If you have a political comment, go to the proper website to write about it there.

The Rise and Rise of Richard B. Cheney: Unlocking the Mysteries of the Most Powerful Vice President in American History (Dick Cheney)

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The Rise and Rise of Richard B. Cheney: Unlocking the Mysteries of the Most Powerful Vice President in American History (Dick Cheney)
John Nichols
Manufacturer: NY
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000MU6MZ0

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"Important...a truly fascinating reading on this controversial subject."
— Library Journal

"The reprinted documents are what makes Burg's book valuable, and they allow readers to judge for themselves whether gays and lesbians deserve to be fully integrated into the modern military."—The Journal of Sex Research

In Ancient Greece and Rome, in Crusader campaigns and pirate adventures, same-sex romances were a common and condoned part of military culture. From the Peloponnesian War to the Gulf War, from Achelleus to Lawrence of Arabia gays and lesbians have played a crucial but often hidden role in military campaigns. But recent debates over the legality of gay service in the military and the "don't ask, don't tell" policy have obscured this rich aspect of military history. Richard Burg has recovered important documents and assembled an anthology on these often invisible gay and lesbian warriors.

Burg shows us that the Amazons of legend weren't just fictional. We learn about the richness and variety of their culture in documents from Plato, Seneca and Suetonius. From courts-martial proceedings we discover women warriors in seventeenth century England who passed as men in order to serve, and army officers whose underground culture fostered long-term romantic friendships.

There are also sections on the American Civil War, World War I and II, the contemporary U.S. military as well as sailors and pirates. This anthology will forever change the way we think about "gays in the military."

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Summary.......2002-12-02

It wasn't "Don't ask, don't tell" in ancient Greece. Same-sex romances were a common and condoned part of military culture.
Learn about Samarai sex, American Civil War, WW I and II, the contemporary U.S. military as well as sailors and pirates.

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Now a professor of ethnic studies in California, Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz turns her eye back to her own roots as a "Dust Bowl Baby" in rural Oklahoma. In telling the story of her family and their hardships in the Depression, Dunbar-Ortiz introduces the reader to some fascinating characters who are certainly not the "white trash" caricatures of popular belief. Interspersed well with her own story are historical facts that give depth to the narrative and correct popular misconceptions about "Okies" (some of which were popularized by John Steinbeck in The Grapes of Wrath).

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A classic in contemporary Oklahoma literature, Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz's Red Dirt unearths the joys and ordeals of growing up poor during the 1940s and 1950s. In this exquisite rendering of her childhood in rural Oklahoma, from the Dust Bowl days to the end of the Eisenhower era, the author bears witness to a family and community that still cling to the dream of America as a republic of landowners.

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a great ride.......2006-06-01

I could not put this book down. It is an engaging book. I read it for some background research on John Steinbeck and the Grapes of Wraths. If you have read Steinbeck's masterpiece you have to read Red Dirt. I think Roxanne's memoir completes the story of the Joads. The psyche of the "Okie" comes alive and the drive of Roxanne to break away and then come to terms with it is fascinating. I loved this book so much that I use it for the Ethnic studies classes that I teach. I believe that to understand different ethnic groups we all have to understand what makes White America tick. This book delivers a much-needed look at the class divide among white America and no matter how much the poor whites have been abused by their richer cousins they still stand by their side. Why? Because they are white. This was a great ride

The shaping of an activist........2005-02-12

This book was my introduction to Roxanne Dunbar Ortiz. I read it before I learned more about her and her career as an activist for the past 40 years. She reflects on her life from birth until her move to California. She grew up in rural Oklahoma during some of the worst years ever. These were the years that shaped her, the launching pad of her feminist, anti-family, pro-socialist, anti-war, ... efforts.

The reader can learn a good bit about the Socialist movement in Oklahoma in the early 1900's, the Green Corn Rebellion and the patriotic surge that accompanied World War I.

Roxanne's grandfather, one of the less 'disfunctional' family members was a Socialist and strongly pro-labor and imparted his views to her. She remembers him fondly. It appears that her abusive alcoholic mother influenced her ideas about the family and church. She had very little to say about her mother or father that is not negative. Considering these influences, the dire poverty of her early childhood, and her marriage 'up' the social ladder her views on things are not too surprising. Simple - yes, but undeniably true, at least in part. And that does not take away from her drive, talent and desire to make a positive change in the world.

You can learn more about Roxanne at her website, reddirt.com.

I think I will read Outlaw Woman, the next volume of her story.

history and struggles of the frontier settler class.......2002-08-14

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The best of autobiographical works are those that convey, in the telling of one life story, larger truths than those we experience as individuals. To accomplish this feat with seeming effortlessness, as Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz has done with Red Dirt, is to create not only a valuable historical record, but a literary work that is a pleasure to read. Employing the finest storytelling skills, Dunbar-Ortiz lovingly recollects her youth in Oklahoma and the family dynamics she experienced "growing up Okie" during the mid-20th-century. In the process, she touches upon a host of social issues--among them racism, sexism, and economic disparity--that have plagued the U.S. since its earliest days. Perhaps most importantly, she offers one resounding voice from among a vast population--namely, the white underclass--that consistently has been underrepresented in historical texts, and misrepresented in popular culture. Exploding the notion of 'poor white trash,' Dunbar-Ortiz offers three-dimensional alternative as she reconstructs through her personal memoir the history and struggles of the frontier settler class and its descendants. As we move into the next century, Red Dirt is a text of vital significance to our collective humanity

could not put down.......2002-07-26

if you like books about the old way of living,you will love this book. it brings back memories of my childhood...

A New Fan.......2000-08-25

I grew up in central Oklahoma and can identify with many of the themes Ms. Dunbar-Ortiz writes about in Red Dirt. I think anyone who is on a journey of self-discovery or is attempting to reconcile his or her past will enjoy this book as much as I did. I rarely read literature about Oklahoma that makes me proud to be an "Okie" - this book does just that.

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A Wonderful Book.......2006-11-29

After reading one online review of this book, I felt it must be referring to a different book. This book is full of ways to connect with unicorns on a spiritual level and doesn't focus on the history at all. I found this book to be filled with wisdom and insights and helpful exercises that really work. It is also very uplifting and positive. I plan to re-read it!

Okay book.......2003-08-12

It depends on what you want to read about. If you want to know how to meet a unicorn and have adventures with it, this book surely won't be your cup of tea. if you want to learn about the history of unicorns and their origins, buy this book. I bought this book online and I was a little dissapointed. if you want to buy this book, don't buy it online because you will be disspointed like I was.

Treasures of the Unicorn : The Return to the Sacred Quest.......2001-06-10

Ted Andrews has taken me from thinking of unicorns as a mythical animal to a deep appreciation, respect and gratitude for them. Learning from his wise teachings allowed a depth of understanding that I never knew existed.

The author starts with a basic understanding and overview. Then leads the reader to undercover and explore the energies of the unicorn in more ways than imaginable. As with all of his writings, he uses many varied and different ways of working with these energies. Because of his vast knowledge in so many different techniques the reader can explore and find which method feels best to them, from meditating to dancing.

Learning to use these energies and techniques has helped facilitate much positive personal change in my life. It can do the same for you.

Alicorn Lore.......2000-01-28

I must say, I was surprised when i did get this book, it contained more information than I had expecte. I have a few other of Ted Andrews book, and when i saw that he was the author of a unicorn book, I decided to go ahead and get it. I do believe it is the first of its kind I have ever seen, you dont see that many books on the magickal attributes of the unicorn that go so in depth. I appriciate this book being written, many books talk about the unicorn, but its nice to have so much in one place. This really was the book that I have wanted for a while now.

Return of the Unicorn: A Story and Activity Book

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Return of the Unicorn: A Story and Activity Book
Suzanne Lord
Manufacturer: Scholastic
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Return of the Unicorns
Eric Dinerstein
Manufacturer: Columbia University Press
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Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 0231084501

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Since 1984, Eric Dinerstein has led the team directly responsible for the recovery of the greater one-horned rhinoceros in the Royal Chitwan National Park in Nepal, where the population had once declined to as few as 100 rhinos. The Return of the Unicorns is an account of what it takes to save endangered large mammals. Dinerstein outlines the multifaceted recovery program -- structured around targeted fieldwork and scientific research, effective protective measures, habitat planning and management, public-awareness campaigns, economic incentives to promote local guardianship, and bold, uncompromising leadership -- that brought these extraordinary animals back from the brink of extinction. In an age when scientists must also become politicians, educators, fund-raisers, and activists in order to safeguard the subjects they study, Dinerstein's inspiring story offers a successful model for large-mammal conservation applicable throughout Asia and across the globe.

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A Unicorn Named Beulah Mae Returns
Jane H. Stroschin , and J. H. Stroschin
Manufacturer: Henry Quill Press
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Binding: Library Binding

Return of the Unicorns - Natural History and Conservation of the Greater One-Horned Rhinoceros

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Return of the Unicorns - Natural History and Conservation of the Greater One-Horned Rhinoceros
E Dinerstein
Manufacturer: Columbia University Press
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Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000OPWMDY

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