Hair of West European Mammals: Atlas and Identification Key
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  • good book to work with, but low quality photographs
Hair of West European Mammals: Atlas and Identification Key
B. J. Teerink
Manufacturer: Cambridge University Press
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0521545773

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Mammalian hair has long played a role in human society; as fur for clothing, in the production of cloth, or in the production of brushes. Scientists too make use of mammalian hair as a diagnostic tool in areas such as animal ecology, wildlife biology, and nature management. The identification of hairs found in the field, in the intestine or faeces of carnivores, or in the pellets of owls and raptors, can yield valuable information on the distribution of mammals and the diet of their predators. This photographic atlas aids correct identification by providing data on the colour, form and length of hair and the structure of the cuticula, medulla and cross-sections. Identification is also aided by the provision of keys. This unique book will provide a valuable reference source for ecologists, zoologists and forensic scientists.

Customer Reviews:

3 out of 5 stars good book to work with, but low quality photographs.......2005-07-20

If you deal with mammal hair identification you need this book. The identification keys are good, and also the drawings, but the microscope photographs are of low print quality.
Atlas of Cetacean Distribution in North-West European Waters
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    Atlas of Cetacean Distribution in North-West European Waters
    James B. Reid , Peter G.H. Evans , and Simon P. Northridge
    Manufacturer: Joint Nature Conservation Committee (JNCC)
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    Binding: Paperback

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    ASIN: 1861075502
    The Atlas of European Mammals (A Volume in the Poyser Natural History Series)
    Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    • Everyday use of the Atlas
    The Atlas of European Mammals (A Volume in the Poyser Natural History Series)
    A. Mitchell-Jones , V. Vohralík , J. Zima , J. Thissen , F. Spitzenberger , and M. Stubbe
    Manufacturer: T & A D POYSER
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    ASIN: 0856611301

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    As the threats to wildlife of all kinds continue to increase, precise, timely information on species distribution becomes more and more important. Until now, there has been no current integrated reference to the distribution of mammals in Europe. The Atlas of European Mammals is the first project of the Societas Europaea Mammalogia (SEM), founded in Paris in 1988, and is the result of more than 10 years of work by specialists throughout Europe.

    Under the supervision of an editorial committee, coordinators have collected and validated distribution data for every European country using an agreed species list and a standard mapping system. This landmark volume presents maps of 194 species plotted on a 50 km UTM grid and based entirely on field observations. Over 93,000 records are mapped with separate symbols for data collected before or after 1970. Where appropriate, recent extinctions have been taken into account so that these maps represent the most up-to-date picture possible of the distribution of each species in Europe. Specialist authors have complemented the maps with a brief overview of each species, including details of distribution, habitat and population status. As well as the maps and species accounts, The Atlas of European Mammals also contains a complete species list for the whole European biogeographic region, with details of the international legal and conservation status of each species and their common names in 33 European languages. The Atlas thus represents a unique and essential reference source for scientists, conservationists, policy makers, and the interested amateur alike.

    Key Features:
    * Based on the very best and latest survey data
    * The first and only Europe-wide map of mammal distribution
    * Up-to-date information on the legal and conservation status of all 194 mammals found in Europe
    * An essential reference written by specialist authors from all over Europe

    Customer Reviews:

    5 out of 5 stars Everyday use of the Atlas.......2000-03-29

    There are 194 mammal species living in Europe. Some of them are common, widespread and well known, but others are rare and mysterious. What makes the Atlas especially valuable is that it gives accounts on all of them. Equally. I personally use it either to find out what species could be expected in a given geographical region (going on vacation somewhere?), or I seek what species of a given higher taxonomic unit occur in Europe and finally, one can find detailed information on distribution border line of the species of interest. The maps of the Atlas are its best features. On the other side, the text possess small mistakes in some places. But finding information on species is usually not as difficult as finding thorough details on its distribution. I rank this book as high as I could.

    Tales From The Gonzaga Hardwood
    Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
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    Tales From The Gonzaga Hardwood
    Dave Boling
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    It's the mom-and-pop store that has become a national franchise. The most renowned player in school history grew up three blocks from the cozy campus, yet the program has grown into a perennial top 25 power with a coast-to-coast following--even if those casual fans still mangle the name. It's Gonzaga University--"Gon-zag-a"--as in "Zags," the endearment that has overtaken "Bulldogs" as the school's athletic ID. There are many Bulldogs, but only a few Zags. There are many Zags stories, however, and fans will find the essence of this college basketball phenomenon in Tales from the Gonzaga Hardwood. For readers who only know Gonzaga as the school that launched John Stockton toward the Basketball Hall of Fame and later rewrote the concept of being an NCAA Tournament Cinderella, this anecdotal anthology will fill in the blanks. The book focuses on a variety of names and events, like the "Tall Gaul"--seven-foot-three Frenchman Jean Claude Lefebvre; the year the Zags actually pulled their "sixth man" out of the stands; and Frank Burgess, the future judge who led the nation in scoring. These stories are all a part of the little known legacy that led to the modern-day heroics of Dan Dickau, Richie Frahm, Blake Stepp, and many others. Fans will meet them all, along with numerous other unforgettable characters, in Tales from the Gonzaga Hardwood.

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    5 out of 5 stars Gonzaga Story.......2006-08-17

    Great insight into the special culture developed by the basketball program at Gonzaga. Should be must-reading for any high school basket ball player moving on to college. A real throw back to the college sports programs of old.
    Tales From the Gonzaga Hardwood
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      Dave Boling
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      Public Speaking: Strategies for Success (4th Edition)
      Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
      • Public Speaking: Strategies for Success
      • Public speaking made easy.
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      David Zarefsky
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      Book Description

      Public Speaking: Strategies for Success proposes that at all stages of the public speaking process, students learn how to develop and apply strategies to speaking situations they encounter throughout their lives. Critical listening, audience analysis, choosing a speech topic, researching a speech topic, reasoning, arrangement and organization of a speech, style and delivery of a speech, informing, persuading, and special occasion speaking. Introductory public speaking.

      Customer Reviews:

      4 out of 5 stars Public Speaking: Strategies for Success .......2005-09-26

      I received the book in good condition and in a timely manner.

      5 out of 5 stars Public speaking made easy........2000-07-09

      For most people, public speaking isn't something that comes easy. In fact, most people dislike giving speeches (putting it mildly). I was one of those people that didn't come easy for. But, after careful studying of the tips/techniques to give a good speech, ways to analyze your audience, and many other concepts, I was able to give successful speeches, with the confidence that being well prepared provides. The topics in this book are easy to understand and remember, explain nearly all of the issues important for a successful speech, and are arranged in a manner that allows the student to get more sophisticated as he/she progresses through the course without presenting an information overload in the beginning and without holding all of the useful information until the end. I think that this book is a valuable text not only for the student but for anyone that would like to improve their public speaking skills.
      1,001 Ways to Make More Money as a Speaker, Consultant or Trainer: Plus 300 Rainmaking Strategies for Dry Times
      Average customer rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars
      • 1001 Ways to be a bit bored
      • you can't tell this book by its title
      • Public speaking your way to wealth
      • Great for Brainstorming Profitable Ideas
      1,001 Ways to Make More Money as a Speaker, Consultant or Trainer: Plus 300 Rainmaking Strategies for Dry Times
      Lilly Walters
      Manufacturer: McGraw-Hill
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      ASIN: 007142802X

      Book Description

      A treasure trove of tips on how to increase your income as a speaker--and keep your clients coming back for more

      "This extraordinary book contains wonderful insights, ideas and strategies that you can apply immediately to be more successful as a speaker, trainer or consultant, than you ever thought possible."
      --Brian Tracy, Speaker, Author of Goals!

      "A must-read! Lilly Walters and the world of paid professional speaking--two names that go hand in hand. When you want ideas you can use today to increase your income in this industry, Lily is the one to ask!"
      --Mark Victor Hansen, Co-creator, #1 New York Times bestselling series, Chicken Soup for the Soul, Co-author, The One-Minute Millionaire

      "Lily has done it again! Another great tool to help anyone in the "experts industry" access the market and profit from it."
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      1,001 Ways to Make More Money as a Speaker, Consultant, or Trainer draws upon bestselling author Lilly Walters' lifetime of experience as a top speaker and consultant. She also combed through a recent survey of more than 7,000 speakers, consultants and trainers who were asked to describe their revenue-generating strategies. The result is a priceless compendium of sure-fire incomegenerating tips, tricks, strategies, and techniques that no speaker, consultant, trainer, or seminar leader will want to be without.

      Customer Reviews:

      3 out of 5 stars 1001 Ways to be a bit bored.......2007-08-26

      I hate to say this since I have most of Lilly Walters' books and absolutely live by them in my consulting/speaking business, but this book held very few surprises or new ideas for me. For me, though, the best part and worth the price of the book was the Glossary of Terms. Totally invaluable.

      1 out of 5 stars you can't tell this book by its title.......2005-10-18

      This book is a major rip-off. Its title leads you to believe you'll get ideas that you can immediately put into action to generate relatively immediate sales. Allow me to quote some random examples:

      #385: Focus your marketing efforts on those companies and industries that can afford to pay for your services.

      #393: Market to your best bets first--those you are fairly sure will buy.

      #766: Keep a map of your country and world map with time zones, zip codes, and telephone area codes.

      #1189: Get it in writing.

      She even includes a couple of tips on what to do if you receive a suspicious parcel -- a bomb, I presume.

      The bomb is this book. Her tips are not about making more money. They're about walking and chewing gum at the same time. It's a great book for rank beginners. But she should change the title. The only reason why it gets any star at all is because Amazon won't allow us to give zero stars. I suppose she gets a star for good spelling.

      5 out of 5 stars Public speaking your way to wealth.......2005-04-06

      A terrific read. Lilly has compiled a detailed list of tips and tricks that would be helpful to anyone in the communication game. Experienced speakers will certainly find something in this book for them. I know i did, all that is left to do now is to public speak my way to wealth.

      5 out of 5 stars Great for Brainstorming Profitable Ideas.......2003-12-24

      Lilly Walters has assembled a collection of terrific ways to create new income streams, get more bookings, generate publicity and more. The book is a series of short tips and ideas that got my brain popping. A quick perusal left my copy dotted with sticky notes marking pages containing ideas I can use now and in the future. I am currently working through the book, a section at a time, putting the tips into action.

      Although absolute beginners may want more detail for some tips, wherever you are in your speaking career you will certainly find some gems to help you become a better, more successful (and profitable!) speaker. Beginners looking for more information should also read "Speak and Grow Rich" and other excellent books on building a speaking career.
      Public Speaking Strategies for Success
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        Manufacturer: Pearson Custom Publishing
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        ASIN: 0536846170
        Presentations in Everyday Life: Strategies for Effective Speaking
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          Presentations in Everyday Life: Strategies for Effective Speaking
          John A. Daly , and Isa N. Engleberg
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          Presentations in Everyday Life offers students taking the Intro to Public Speaking course a briefer, more practical approach, focusing on the real-life communication contexts in which students will find themselves. In addition to prompting the text's modular organization and hands-on approach, suggestions from practicing public speakers resulted in the inclusion of such unique material as logistics and mediated and online presentations. They also confirmed the authors' overriding goal: to provide practical advice, in an encouraging tone and accessible format, about creating powerful presentations.


          Public Speaking : Strategies for Success, Exam Copy
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            David Zarefsky
            Manufacturer: Allyn & Bacon, Incorporated
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            ASIN: 0205290493
            Public Speaking Strategies for Success - Prepared Exclusively for Modesto Junior College - Content Selected By James Sahlman for Use in Speech 100
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              Manufacturer: Pearson Custom Publishing, Note: Like New, Very Minor Overall Wear
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              Public Speaking Strategies for Success including Fundamentals of Speech Communication Textbook and Student Workbook
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                Public Speaking: Strategies for Success (2004-2005 Edition)
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                  David Zarefsky
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                  Public Speaking: Strategies for Success (Special Edition for The Pennsylvania State University)
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                    Manufacturer: Pearson Custom/Allyn & Bacon Publishing
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                    ASIN: 0536703078

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                    Looney Tunes' Magic Eye
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                      Looney Tunes' Magic Eye
                      Thing Enterprises
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                      Looney Tunes Magic Eye
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                        N.E. Thing Enterprises
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                        Arachnomania: The General Care and Maintenance of Tarantulas and  Scorpions (General Care and Maintenance of Series)
                        Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
                        • Good book for everyone!
                        Arachnomania: The General Care and Maintenance of Tarantulas and Scorpions (General Care and Maintenance of Series)
                        Philippe De Vosjoli , and Philippe De Vosjoli
                        Manufacturer: Advanced Vivarium Systems
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                        Customer Reviews:

                        4 out of 5 stars Good book for everyone!.......2000-06-22

                        This is probably the best book I have come across on tarantulas and scorpions. It is easy to read and understand, with lots of information that is useful for both beginners and experienced hands alike. Philippe De Vosjoli has a knack for making his book interesting with his style of writing. This book is definitely worth its price!

                        Vintage Slot Cars
                        Average customer rating: 3 out of 5 stars
                        • Vintage Beauty!
                        • No HOs In Any Area Code
                        • For the vintage reader
                        • Self-aggrandizing fluff
                        • Found the book to be dissappointing
                        Vintage Slot Cars
                        Philippe De Lespinay , and Philippe De Lespinay
                        Manufacturer: Motorbooks International
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                        ASIN: 0760305668

                        Book Description

                        With the help of dozens of great colour photos, this nostalgic history looks back at vehicles, tracks, packaging and racing memorabilia from such popular slot-car manufacturers as Aurora/AFX, Tyco, Scalectrix, Strombecker and Cox, as well as dozens of smaller toymakers. With forewords by real-life racing greats Jim Hall and Dan Gurney.

                        Customer Reviews:

                        5 out of 5 stars Vintage Beauty!.......2007-04-28

                        This book is a must have for any baby boomer, or for that matter anyone who wants to relive the fabulous golden era of slot racing.Philippe de Lespinay is the premiere authority on vintage slot cars and proves it with this beautiful collection of well photographed and rare items.What is even more interesting is the collection of cars pictured here with the original art work packaging!This is usually the first thing to be thrown away and as such,rarer than most of the cars. I went nuts just looking at the beautiful photos of Cox, Russkit, Classic,BZ, AMT, Revell, Model Products Corp. and many other lesser known companies like Internatonal and Industro-Motive.There is even a section on brands and types of motors.While the book is 96 pages of great slot car memories, it still wasn't enough for me. I can't wait until his next book comes out!

                        4 out of 5 stars No HOs In Any Area Code.......2006-01-10

                        Philippe has not written the slot car version of the Gutenberg Bible I'll grant you, and you won't need a fork lift to unload the book when it arrives, as it's simply not as weighty a tome as apparently one or two reviewers would have liked. Me, I loved this compendium of the slot car phenomenon -- focused on the manufacturing luminaries of the craze in the 1960s heyday, many of whom were from Los Angeles. Several years ago I made a point to visit the buildings that once housed the various manufacturers in the Los Angeles basin just for fun... It was amusing to walk into these places and ask if I could root around the attic cos it used to be a place that made slot cars -- the answer was always no...and "by the way what the hell is a slot car?"
                        I once met Philippe at his place of business where he helped me determine that a car I had purchased online was in fact a poorly renditioned recreation, allowing me to subsequently get my money back from the Ebay seller. I found him self effacing, eager to discuss the hobby, massively knowledgeable and... the reason I would later purchase this book.
                        Vintage Slot Cars earns it's place proudly on the shelf of the slot car aficionado in my opinion. It sits beside my Robert Schleicher and Roger Gillham books and on par as far as I am concerned.
                        Commercial slot car tracks and most of the hobby died a coronary very rapidly ~ I wasn't there, since like De lespinay I was an immigrant to America (82)from England. I have to wonder was this wonderful pastime partially stomped into the ground by self appointed slot car credential police determined to make the scene as exclusively constipated and anti social as possible? There's a fairly vibrant 1/32 scene now, and in many ways it is a return to the roots of the hobby that De Lespinay's book touches upon. The evolution of the hobby may mean an eventual revival of the commercial track concept (I live mere blocks away from one of the original survivors in Buena Park)...and who knows... perhaps this time when we do it, it will be minus the self righteous posturing.

                        3 out of 5 stars For the vintage reader.......2002-04-17

                        You probably had to have been there to have enjoyed this trip back to my junior and senior high school days.

                        As I read the book my mind flashed back to the slot car magazines I read at the time. There is much historical information I didn't know or had long since forgotten. I didn't and still don't remember the author as such a major player in the industry. Constantly he interjects himself into the book, to the overall detriment of the subject.

                        Having chapters for each manufacturer was one of the strong points of the book. Looking for models I owned, raced, or dreamed of owning and racing was one of the highlights of the book.

                        If you were a slot car racer in the 60's or a collector today this book is a worthwhile quick read. Otherwise there's nothing here for you.

                        On the other hand, if like me, you have the magazines from that era stashed away in the attic somewhere and you want to enter the hobby of collecting now; your best investment of time would probably be routing through the attic.

                        1 out of 5 stars Self-aggrandizing fluff.......2001-09-29

                        Chock-full of DeLespinay's "small fish in a small pond" ego and little else, this book is a waste of time and money. While he'd like everyone to *think* he was "Present at the Creation," DeLespinay was a mid-70's emigrant from France, and thus a VERY latecomer to the US slot scene. Even THAT dying scene isn't remotely well-covered here -- there's NO technical content, NO valuation guides (you *could* go to DeLespinay's ludicrous website and automatically divide his prices by 5, I guess..); in fact, unless you enjoy nonsensical, name-dropping anecdotes about how Phi-Phi invented everything from fire to the Gurney flap (no kidding), and minimalist murky photos of such asinine slot-flops as the Asp and similar Thingies, simply give this steaming pile a wide miss. Instead, for REAL information from a guy who really WAS present at the creation, get the new Robert Schliecher book "Racing and Collecting Slot Cars" and any of his older books if you can find them.

                        1 out of 5 stars Found the book to be dissappointing.......2001-06-23

                        Vintage slot cars, was not what I had expected at all. Maybe thats why I chose a single star rating. The book covers primarily large scale (1/24, 1/25 and 1/32)slot car racing. Very little is mentioned about the H.O. slot cars that dominated the slot car industry during the sixty's and seventy's. This was not apparent from the review I read at the local library while researching for H.O. Scale slot car books. Consequently after mail ordering the book, I was extremly dissapointed that the book barely acknowledged the H.O. scale slot cars. What photography the book has is very good, but I honestly expect a book of this size and type to have considerably more pictures than was present. The text, while interesting, is almost entirely devoted to regurgitating the same info about manufacturer after manufacturer without really outlining concisely the offering each manufacturer produced. The title should have been "Large scale" Vintage Slot Cars, at least I would not have thought the book to be something it was not. But I was still disappointed in the text and number of pictures.

                        Ortho's All About Perennials (Ortho's All About Gardening)
                        Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
                        • Perennials book
                        • All about SOME perennials
                        • Very good book indeed, but...
                        • a very useful guide
                        Ortho's All About Perennials (Ortho's All About Gardening)

                        Manufacturer: Amazon Remainders Account
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                        Binding: Paperback
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                        ASIN: B000F6Z55E

                        Customer Reviews:

                        4 out of 5 stars Perennials book.......2007-02-14

                        This is a good introductory, all-around book about perennials for beginning gardeners and gardeners who do not expect to get deeply involved and technical in their gardening. It gives a good overview of what's available, where it will grow, and concentrates on "proven winners". Lots of pictures, too, always helpful when deciding what you want to plant.

                        3 out of 5 stars All about SOME perennials.......2006-11-03

                        The previous customer review stated this was a comprehensive book on perennials. I just bought this book and tried to find out more information about perennials offered on catalogs without success. This book is good but not an all inclusive reference book on perennials.

                        4 out of 5 stars Very good book indeed, but..........2001-05-31

                        I aggree with the other reader when he says that this is indeed a very useful book and one that I consult regularly when looking for quick answers to some of my questions. I personally like the color-matching guide, which helps you select what to plant based on the color of the flowers and on the plant's height. However, I think this book lacks some information on which annuals to plant close to your perennials (very few gardens that I know of contain only perennials). I also dislike the fact that the section on different species is organized by their scientific names rather than list them by their common names, which makes me constantly have to go to the index to find where the entry for a specific plant is. How many people know the Latin name for common species such as Shasta Daisies, Black-eyed Susans and Day Lillies???

                        4 out of 5 stars a very useful guide.......2000-03-30

                        I have found all of the Ortho series of gardening books to be very useful. In a relatively condensed fashion, the book on perennials communicates a wealth of information. I own several longer, hardbound books about perennial gardening, but find myself consistently consulting my Ortho guide when I need a quick answer to a question.

                        The catalog of plants included in the book is very comprehensive, and unlike some other books I've used, includes information about ornamental grasses.
                        Ortho's All About Successful Perennial Gardening
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                          Ortho's All About Successful Perennial Gardening
                          Ortho , and Janet Macunovich
                          Manufacturer: Ortho
                          ProductGroup: Book
                          Binding: Paperback

                          PerennialsPerennials | Flowers | Gardening & Horticulture | Home & Garden | Subjects | Books
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                          ASIN: 0897214714
                          Release Date: 2002-01-01

                          Book Description

                          Explains all the basics of perennial gardening, including growing, tending, and nurturing beautiful, healthy perennials.

                          Specific details for more than 100 species.
                          All About Perennials (Ortho's All About Gardening)
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                            ASIN: 0696232154
                            Release Date: 2007-02-13

                            Book Description

                            Way to grow: Expert advice on choosing and growing great perennials

                            Finding a perennial that thrives in your garden is like giving yourself a gift that comes back year after year. Learn how with this revised, larger edition, packed with professional advice on how to choose and care for perennials for any location, from full shade to hot sun. Whether you're planting your first perennial bed or eyeing your lawn for expansion, you'll find tips and information to help you grow beautiful, healthy plants.

                            All About Perennials
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                                          David in the Fourth Gospel: The Johannine Reception of the Psalms (Arbeiten Zur Geschichte Des Antiken Judentums Und Des Urchristentums, Bd. 47.)
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                                            Using PageMaker 4 for Windows
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                                                Mama and the Hills of Home
                                                Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
                                                • Beautifully written
                                                • Mother and Daughter - Heroines Of America
                                                • Memoir the way a memoir should be
                                                Mama and the Hills of Home
                                                Essie Kathryn Scott Payne
                                                Manufacturer: Azure Venture Publishing Company
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                                                ASIN: 0887393985

                                                Book Description

                                                Mama lived a life of prayer and song, in good times and in bad. Living on an isolated farm when her husband died, she sang and prayed her eight children through the Great Depression and on into adulthood. She strategized ways to encourage their commitments to moral conduct and service to the larger community.

                                                In Mama and the Hills of Home, we follow the spiritual growth and social maturation of the youngest daughter, Essie Kathryn. The hills mark her for life as her mother instills in her a value system and a religious faith. That faith is tested as she grows up, goes to college, marries, and pursues the teaching profession. Participate in the challenges and share in the spiritual triumphs of Essie Kathryn Scott Payne as she shares her story and the power of loving one's heritage.

                                                Customer Reviews:

                                                5 out of 5 stars Beautifully written.......2003-07-08

                                                One of the best books I've read in a long time. Beautifully written and inspiring. Mrs. Scott-Payne has an amazing grasp of story telling and so intelligently weaves her history using a thoroughly poetic voice. Her descriptions of the hills she grew up in, the hard work on the farm and her mothers relentless problem-solving and faith are really quite wonderful and heartfelt. A great American document and an even greater human story. Bravo!

                                                5 out of 5 stars Mother and Daughter - Heroines Of America.......2003-03-19

                                                This American Classic is deftly written by Essie, Scotty, Termite, and Kathryn! Her word pictures far exceed the brilliance of an exquisite photograph. The joys and sorrows faithfully capture true heroines from a hill. This gem should be read by every American
                                                (especially Oprah and Imus)! Thank you Mrs. Payne

                                                5 out of 5 stars Memoir the way a memoir should be.......2003-01-06

                                                I think that memoirs are the most honest form of writing. This book is an excellent memoir. So many published memoirs are written by the famous or those that think that they are especially important. There is nothing wrong with this if such authors are actually good writers. This person is an accomplished teacher, though I gather not a "famous" teacher, who is also an excellent writer. She has a fine story to tell about perserving, and acknowleding that such perservance comes from the strength one gathers from others; in this case from the wisdom and strength of the author's mother. This book isn't going to sell like a memoir by Alice Walker, but we are talking about the same kind of rare territory. I like to find good books. This book is a find.

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                                                7. History: Fiction or Science? (Chronology, No. 1)
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