Healing Forest (Historical, Ethno-& Economic Botany, Vol 2)

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This definitive book represents the life's work of the late Richard Evans Schultes, one of the fathers of modern ethnobotany and the greatest plant explorer of our age, including nearly 50 years of field research in the Northwest Amazon.

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Entheogens: Professional Listing.......1999-05-01

"The Healing Forest" has been selected for listing in "Religion and Psychoactive Sacraments: An Entheogen Chrestomathy." http://www.csp.org/chrestomathy

Excellent.......1997-07-21

Technical, but excellent. Photos are stunning

THE HEALING FOREST. MEDICINAL AND TOXIC PLANTS OF THE NORTHWEST AMAZONIA [W 1]

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THE HEALING FOREST. MEDICINAL AND TOXIC PLANTS OF THE NORTHWEST AMAZONIA [W 1]
R. & R. Raffauf Schultes
Manufacturer: Dioscorides Press
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Burrowing nematode on anthurium: Recognizing symptoms, understanding the pathogen, and preventing disease (Plant disease)
Janice Y Uchida
Manufacturer: Cooperative Extension Service, College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources, University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa
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Heterodera leucilyma n. sp. (Nemata: Heteroderidae): A severe pathogen of St. Augustinegrass in Florida (Bulletin / University of Florida. Agricultural Experiment Station)
A. A Di Edwardo
Manufacturer: University of Florida Agricultural Experiment Station
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Host--pathogen index of plant diseases in South Australia
J. H Warcup
Manufacturer: Waite Agricultural Research Institute, University of Adelaide]
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Plant Pathogens: The Nematodes
R. S. Singh
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ASIN: 1881570347

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Dublin DIRECTIONS has all you need to get the most out of IrelandÂ's capital city. Whether youÂ're on a weekend break or weeklong visit, this guide highlights all the top places to stay, the sights not to miss, the coolest bars and the tastiest restaurants. From learning about DublinÂ's literary greats and fascinating history, to tasting your first Guinness in the legendary brewery, this richly illustrated guide explores the very best the city has to offer. The main section of this stylish guide uncovers the city district by district, with every sight, restaurant, bar and shop located on easy-to-use mapsÂ…itÂ's like having a local friend plan your trip!Â

The Rough Guides' Dublin Directions 2 (Rough Guide Directions)

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The Rough Guides' Dublin Directions 2 (Rough Guide Directions)
Paul Gray , and Geoff Wallis
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Seventeen-year-old Leah Weiczynkowski, about to begin her senior year of high school, is on the brink of realizing her dream — playing soccer for the under-eighteen national team, her gateway to the World Cup and the Olympics. Everything she's worked for in her young life has been about this moment. She can't wait to tell her dad, her biggest fan and her faithful chauffeur to games and practices.

Unfortunately, her dad, Pete Weiczynkowski, has news of his own.

Going for the Record addresses Leah's passion for her sport, her love for her father, and her growing recognition of her father's faith and bravery. Loosely based on the author's own experience, Going for the Record is a coming-of-age story on a number of levels, as Leah must question everything that's mattered most to her and how she will define herself in the future.

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... thanks a lot peggy.......2007-08-22

way to go and tell the entire book's plot and details.

good book, quick to read

........2005-10-31

Going For the Record
Julie A. Swanson

Leah is a very good soccer player with a promising future, but when her dad picks her up from soccer camp; her whole life gets turned up side down. Leah finds out that her dad has cancer and only has about three months left to live. Her mom starts scheduling reunion after reunion so that the family can say their last goodbyes. Unfortunately one of them is on the date of the most important weekend of Leah's soccer career. Her mom doesn't want her to go but her dad insists on it. When Leah calls to check in with her family, her dad is worse and she is forced to come home early. "Going For the Record" by Julie A. Swanson is great book filled with emotion, making choices, and building relationships.

This book has lots of emotion throughout the book. Leah starts off as being happy when she is accepted onto the Regional team. After finding out her dad has cancer she is angry and sad. Towards the end of the book she is angry at herself because the only reason she wanted her dad to get better was so that she could play soccer. So she wanted him to die so he wouldn't have to suffer any longer. This odd pattern of emotions is strung throughout the book and makes each situation interesting.

Making choices is another big part in this book. Leah has to choose between many things. She is faced with choosing what college to attend. Leah has to decide whether soccer is really worth all the time she has put into it. Her family has to settle on whether or not she should go to the National Team tryouts or stay home for the reunion. These are just a few examples of all the life changing decisions Leah has to make in a few months.

Leah's mother is convinced that Leah and her friend are meant for each other and that they should go out. Leah constantly says that he is just a trainer and friend. When he tries to comfort Leah, she yells at him and their friendship is over. He tries and tries to get her to like him but it takes a while for her to become friends with him again. Leah also builds a different kind of relationship with her father as she watches him become helpless and frail.

"Going For the Record" is an outstanding book that deals with everyday issues and some not so everyday issues. It's a book worth reading and it gets you interested in the main character and her well being.

A. Coffin

Very, very touching.......2004-12-15

This journal type book is written by a young girl who sees her whole life change before her eyes when her father gets sick with cancer.

The main character enjoys soccer and has potential for scholarships. Her dad gets very sick and this book is about her fears, hopes and eventually what is really important to her.

A very touching and personal story. I thoroughly applaud the author for having the courage to write this book and I recommend to all to read it.

A gift to all youth grappling with life's biggest questions.......2004-03-20

Going for the Record takes you straight to the core of Leah Weiczynkowski's heart as she struggles to reconcile her love for her dying father with her dreams for her own future. Her gritty, courageous questions about life, death and what really matters will resonate with anyone who has lost a loved one at a tender age. Leah is so real, so true that you can't help but laugh when she laughs, cry when she cries and cheer when she finds the answers she's been searching for. This poignant and moving story is a gift to all young people who have grappled with big questions about the meaning of living.

A triumph of the spirit.......2004-03-03

Friday, June 20 is the best and worst day of Leah Weiczynkowski's life. Having just made the Regional Olympic Development Program's soccer team the summer before her senior year, she is on top of the world. Soccer is not only her life, it's the map to her future. But it all comes crashing down when her dad arrives late to pick her up from development camp and tells her the bad news -- he has pancreatic cancer. He has three months to live. He's dying.

Up to that point in her seventeen years, their family life has always revolved around Leah and her incredible athletic talent and drive to be the world's best women's soccer player in the world. Her dad has always been her biggest supporter, chauffeuring her to practices, games, and camps. But that summer it all changes. By necessity the family focuses on Dad, helping him cope and finding a way to cope with the cancer that brutally takes over their lives. And to further complicate her life, he wants to die at home. At first Leah feels angry and confused. How could this happen when her goals of a college scholarship and the Olympics are just coming together for her? She figures no matter what happens, she's going to need a miracle to get through this one.

When Leah's student coach Clay, out of genuine concern, gets a little too close, she pushes him away. As her dad's condition deteriorates, Leah gradually pushes everyone and everything away, including soccer. Her discipline and determination to be the best fades. Which is a blessing in a way because, as she soon realizes, dying has a way of taking the life out of, well -- life. She is consumed by helping her mother care for her father as he grows weaker. Yet as she learns about cancer and hospice care, and spends precious hours with her dad reading to him and playing cards, she discovers his faith and courage. Even though she loses her self in the process of her dad's death, she reaches down deep and finds her own soul.

While Leah's story is a real kick-in-the-guts and Swanson pulls no punches in the gritty telling, at the same time she offers readers a guide for coping with the suffering and the hope of life after death. This is a beautiful saga of love, loss, and the triumph of the spirit. Warning: you'll need a box of kleenex handy to get through this one!

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This is a very good book for children.......1999-01-31

I am a member of the Oregon Coast 5th grade class Tom Birdseye wrote this book about!! I've been looking for it forever. It is a very funny book and kids will surely enjoy it. If the author reads this: this is Treena from "laura and treena" fame. I remember how you would always say you were going to write this book, and congratulations on your success as an author!!

Advertisers going wireless on Iowa's highways.(TECHNOLOGY) : An article from: Business Record (Des Moines)

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Advertisers going wireless on Iowa's highways.(TECHNOLOGY) : An article from: Business Record (Des Moines)
Erin Morain
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If You're Going Through Hell (Before the Devil Even Knows) Recorded by Rodney Atkins on Curb Records

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If You're Going Through Hell (Before the Devil Even Knows) Recorded by Rodney Atkins on Curb Records
Annie Tate , Sam Tate , and Dave Berg
Manufacturer: Hal Leonard Corporation
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Performed by Rodney Atkins. Piano Vocal (for piano & voice w/ guitar chords). Size 9"x12". 8 pages. Hal Leonard Corporation Publisher. (353481) HL00353481

The Promenade Ticket: A Lay Record of Concert Going

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The Promenade Ticket: A Lay Record of Concert Going
Arthur Hugh Sidgewick
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THE PROMENADE TICKET: A LAY RECORD OF CONCERT-GOING.
AH. Sidgwick
Manufacturer: Edward Arnold
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ASIN: B000O9I21Q

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THE PROMENADE TICKET: A LAY RECORD OF CONCERT-GOING.
A. H. Sidgwick
Manufacturer: Edward Arnold
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The promenade ticket;: A lay record of concert going,
Arthur Hugh Sidgwick
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Small-town boy makes good--after going bad.(OP-ED) : An article from: Business Record (Des Moines)

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Small-town boy makes good--after going bad.(OP-ED) : An article from: Business Record (Des Moines)
Jim Pollock
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Marvin Gaye: What's Going On and the Last Days of the Motown Sound

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Excellent book, very detailed
Great Book!
Not only for Marvin fanatics...
Arguably One of the Greatest Albums Period

Marvin Gaye: What's Going On and the Last Days of the Motown Sound
Ben Edmonds
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ASIN: 1841950831

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Arguably the greatest soul album ever made, What's Going On established Motown star Marvin Gaye as a unique and maverick musical talent. His determination and vision resulted in inspirational and pioneering works that, in the era of Vietnam and the civil rights protests, challenged America to take a long hard look at itself. Ben Edmonds examines in detail the making of this legendary work -- initially rejected by Motown's quality-control department -- interviewing many of the artists and record company employees closest to the singer, to arrive at a deeper understanding of what the album means. It is, without question, one of the greatest stories ever told.

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Excellent book, very detailed.......2003-12-23

All Marvin Gaye Fans Should Have This Book. Alicia Keys Turn Me On To This Book, Thank You Alicia

Great Book!.......2003-07-02

This book is wonderful! It gives a full account of the concept behind this wonderful album, which stood the test of time! To get the full effect, order the "What's Going On" Deluxe Edition!

Not only for Marvin fanatics..........2003-01-16

I've read all of the books written about Marvin and picked this up to add to the collection, expecting it to be little more than expanded liner notes for the album. Wow. Very wrong. The book ends up encompassing Marvin's entire life through the scope of his most acclaimed work. It's beautifully written, unfolding more like a novel than you'd ever expect. It's a genuinely moving look at a true artist taking the boldest step of his...and arguably any other musician's...life. I can't recommend this highly enough, both as an admirer of Marvin's and as someone who just likes to read a great book.

Arguably One of the Greatest Albums Period.......2002-01-12

should be more like it.what can you say about the Album "what's Going On"?Mind Blowing to this day.solid all the way around.the kind of Album that is timeless&moves you especially now in light of recent events.Marvin Gaye is one of those Artists in His League&this Book showcases that.also Madd Props to all the Great minds that Contributed to this Classic Album&it reflected then as it does now.War,Sex,Race,Religion,Class,&The World&it's Surroundings.Read the Book&Listen to the album they both will grab your full attention.

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This bibliography is a comprehensive compilation of the literature on ant systematics. Covering the period 1758 to 1995, it contains entries for approximately 8,000 publications on the taxonomy, evolution, and comparative biology of ants. Most of the literature citations have been carefully verified and precisely dated. An introductory chapter discusses the problems associated with dating a citation of taxonomic literature. A list of all serials cited (more than 1,300 titles) and their abbreviations accompanies the bibliography.

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WOW.......1998-07-06

THE BEST BOOK I EVER READ!! EVERYONE MUST READ THIS!!

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From our modern perspective, it is easy to deride the wranglings of medieval scholars over the number of angels that could dance of the head of a pin and whether Nature abhors a vacuum. But as John Barrow reveals in this timely and important book, new discoveries in science have shown that these scholars were right to suspect that Nothing has hidden depths.

It is a concept shot through with paradoxes: even innocent-looking phrases like "Nothing is real" flip their meanings as we ponder them, like those illusions that look like a vase one moment, and opposing faces the next. Nothing is fertile, too, as Barrow shows via a stunning trick that allows every number one can think of to be built out of nothing at all.

But his book is about far more than mind games. Arguably, the most important discovery of 20th-century physics is that there is no such thing as nothing: even the tightest vacuum is teeming with subatomic particles popping in and out of existence, according to the dictates of quantum theory. Now, many astronomers suspect that such "vacuum effects" may have triggered the Big Bang itself, filling our universe with matter. Indeed, the very latest observations suggest that vacuum effects will dictate the ultimate fate of the universe.

As an internationally respected cosmologist, Barrow does a fine job of explaining these new discoveries. The result is a book that is required reading for anyone who wants to understand why there will be much ado about Nothing among scientists in the years ahead. --Robert Matthews, Amazon.co.uk

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What conceptual blind spot kept the ancient Greeks (unlike the Indians and Maya) from developing a concept of zero? Why did St. Augustine equate nothingness with the Devil? What tortuous means did 17th-century scientists employ in their attempts to create a vacuum? And why do contemporary quantum physicists believe that the void is actually seething with subatomic activity? You’ll find the answers in this dizzyingly erudite and elegantly explained book by the English cosmologist John D. Barrow.

Ranging through mathematics, theology, philosophy, literature, particle physics, and cosmology, The Book of Nothing explores the enduring hold that vacuity has exercised on the human imagination. Combining high-wire speculation with a wealth of reference that takes in Freddy Mercury and Shakespeare alongside Isaac Newton, Albert Einstein, and Stephen Hawking, the result is a fascinating excursion to the vanishing point of our knowledge.

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Fascinating Stuff.......2004-08-22

I found this book deeply entertaining. It answered alot of questions, posed thought provoking ideas and was well presented. The fact that it fell off in the last few chapters didn't take away from it's overall appeal.

Begins with more than something ends with almost nothing..........2003-12-30

This book comes close to literary schizzophrenia if i ever encountered it in written form.

Keeping in mind that the author aspires to explain "complicated" issues like voids, vacuums and the general concept of nothingness, this book could indeed have been another horror to read through like many such books are for those of us who dont spend our lives in labs.
I was more than surprised then when i discovered that for 200 odd pages (2/3 of the effort) D.Barrow does an incredible job explaining his subject in brilliant manner.

Beginning by backtracking in history, to exhibit how the ancients dealt with the concept of nothing and therefore needing to introduce the conception and the introduction (or non-introduction) of the number zero Barrow kept me heavily intrigued and increasingly stimulated. I was in fact in pure awe for a while, especially as the book progressed to the origins of the universe, early experiments about the vacuum and the startling things we've discovered about it, and then on to the ever-fascinating subject of the expansion of the universe (or agin, the non-expansion thereof). That part of the book is very enriched with philosophy which makes it all the more captivating. Philosophy, it may be unknown to some, has played a pivotal part in the development of physics. Before you can ever begin experimenting with anything you first need to grasp it even as an abstract concept in your mind.

That far, this was easily the first book that could explain in a very comprehensive manner why the universe might be expanding and what the causes of such an effect might be, as well as, the effect of vacuums in this process. The joy didnt stop there, at least not for a while yet. Introducing theinevitable Einstein theorisations the author kept using down-to-earth language and very effective examples to build his case.

But then for reasons i believe to be obvious the whole things falls apart. As if another author takes over 2/3 of the way in, the "Book of nothing" becomes almost a list-down of mathematical types, and descriptions of ultra-complicated experiments and even more convoluted theories. Worse yet, the language becomes wooden and tiresome, the examples fade off to ambiguity and the reading becomes a very, very difficult task.
An incredible effect to watch unfolding before my very eyes. I couldn't believe how much i'd actually grasped through the early stages of this book and how "nothing" (there is my pun) i grasped later on. And saying i grasped nothing later on is meant literally. I found myself reading the last 150 pages of the "Book of Nothing" as if it were hieroglyphics and were it not for the brilliance of this book initially i would've given it up all together.

What happened then. Well, in my opinion, what happened was one of the following or some combination of them:
-Barrow might actually be a better philosopher than he's a physicist, hence he might be practicing the wrong profession.
-as is the case with other scientists who've written such ambitious books, the suspicion lingers threatfully on that they themselves might not understand what they're talking about. Indeed, a major principle of communication states that if your message is not understood then it is 100% your fault. But even more importantly, if your message isnt understood then your message might not be...right.

Whichever the case, this is not the important thing. What is important is how this book is divided in half. Half of it absolutely incredible, fun to read, ultra-stimulating and then the other half a pure torture of a read with no reward in sight.

For the part that does reward though i couldn't possibly over-reccommend this book. It's a must read especially if you feel there are concepts you dont seem to understand about the latest theories concerning the universe, its origins or its future, the vacuums and voids and other elements connected to this big (second pun, unintended this time) picture.

If you find yourself giving up on the "Book of nothing" as you approach its conclusion, dont worry. Your overall effort wont be in nought.

Half of a Good Book.......2003-03-25

I was excited to read this book. I find the concepts of zero and the vacuum very interesting and those are the very concepts that are the focus of this book. Unfortunately, it did not quite live up to my expectations.

The first chapters of the book are quite good. Barrow gives us a history lesson on the development of the mathematical concept of zero as well as the historical concept of "nothing" which science will turn into the concept of vacuum. We get to read about the use of zero as a place holder in more complex numbering systems as well as its coming into being as a number. We get to read about the some of the great scientists--Pascal, Newton, Michelson, Einstein--doing experiments and tossing around ideas like the aether. All of this is interesting and well told.

However, about half-way through the wheels start to fall off. Barrow is not nearly as good at explaining the modern concepts of the vacuum as he is about telling of its historical development. Modern physics is again grappling with the question of whether or not a true vacuum can exist. It may be that fluctuations in the vacuum caused the Big Bang and are constantly creating multiple universes, for example. But though Barrow discusses these things, he does not do so in a very coherent manner. Alan Guth, for instance, did a much better job of discussing these same subjects in his book on the inflationary universe theory.

Plus, Barrow is clearly out to toot his own horn a bit in the last couple chapters by mentioning his own contributions to the development of the subject. It just so happens that his contributions don't seem nearly as important as other authors who have written on similar subjects. For those readers interested in the history of zero and the vacuum, I would suggest reading this book through chapter five and then putting it aside.

Captivating early on, but disappoints toward the end........2002-12-24

I really enjoyed the first part of this book. There I found the coverage of Nothing-related topics to be interesting, well-written, and enjoyable to read. While not always the case, as a rule new concepts and theories were introduced with adequate explanation as well. For example, the quick introduction to surreal numbers was informative and fascinating, though it left me feeling only teased and wanting more.

However, the last third or so of the book is another story. This part often comes across like the author was rushed or something, and on average the reading is simply more tedious and difficult than it needs to be. Rather than being fun and informative, the effort required to extract the few worthwhile morsels of information probably isn't worth it.

Even though I have mixed feelings about it, I would still consider recommending this book to anyone typically interested in mathematics and physics. But for something that covers much of the same basic subject matter in a more enjoyable way, I would probably instead recommend "Zero: The Biography of a Dangerous Idea" by Charles Seife.

Lambda force rules in Universe ý at least for now........2002-12-06

John Barrow's work is truly nifty and represents well-researched and designed material, that can stand on it's own.
If you have already read popular science cosmology books by Kip Thorne, Igor Novikov, Martin Rees or Alan Guth (just a few excellent examples - check my reviews), "The Book of Nothing" will still deliver new and fresh angle through which mysteries of quantum and Universe can be looked at. Therefore I recommend this book to all cosmology readers.

Book is unique as a blend of tasteful dissertations from the realms of theology, philosophy, mathematics and cosmo - science. We will discover Mayan culture, Islamic art and Babylonian concept of zero, meet and learn what they thought or discovered - Greek philosophers, Hindus, Leibniz, Galileo, Pascal, Descartes, Newton/Einstein, Godel, Lemaitre, Plank, Guth, Linde, and Penrose/Hawking.

The main theme (regardless if this was cosmology part of the book or not) is vacuum, and more exactly: it's energy.
Vacuum is not empty due to quantum phenomena and vacuum presents itself as a LAMBDA force, dominating, according to what we observe, the current behaviour of visible Universe.

Especially interesting are author's summaries about famous question: "Why is there something rather than nothing?", and about origin of the Universe and life.
Is it possible that Cosmos always existed and will exist, or has it been created out of NOTHING?
After all, one may construct, very easily, mathematical equation that proves "nothing" theory (find it inside the book).
Can cosmos be self-reproductive or cyclical? John Barrow and his colleague Mariusz Dabrowski discovered answer to the latter.

Few explanations:
Figure 8.2 (Mexican hat): horizontal axes (both) can be labeled as Higgs field values.
Figure 8.5: horizontal axis contains label for the scalar field as well.
Figure 7.11 contains symbol "phi" (zero with slash): it represents the golden ratio and equals (1 + square root of 5)/2 = 1.61803...

Sentence on page 248 (paperback edition) should read: "..so in combination they can pin down the Universe by their overlap with far greater certainty (not "uncertainty") than when taken singly." This sentence describes figure 8.10.

Finally I was overwhelmed and amused by many great citations, that shine along the text. Some of them are really funny; some are incredibly deep and surprising.
Here is a sample of the funny one:

"I must say that I find TV very educational. Whenever somebody turns it on, I go to the library and read a book".

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interesting, well-researched book.......1998-10-12

This was an ambitious endeavor by the authors to view everything related to Last of the Mohicans...all the films, comic books, television shows and specials...and to analyze why it has lasted, why the myth is important to american culture, why the book keeps being produced. The wealth of detail was fascinating.

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