The Distant Beacon (Song of Acadia #4)
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Good but not historically accurate
  • Enthralling!
  • Good book, but not the best in the series
  • Filled with passionate romance, betrayal, and a revolution
  • Best of the 'Song of Acadia' Series.....
The Distant Beacon (Song of Acadia #4)
Janette Oke , and T. Davis Bunn
Manufacturer: Bethany House
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0764226002
Release Date: 2002-03-01

Book Description

Anne's sorrow over her husband's death has been eased by the unexpected discovery of his heritage in the Harrow family and by her marriage to a brilliant young theologian. But Nicole is as restless as ever and has decided to retutn to North America. Should she go to the Acadian family of her childhood in Louisiana's bayous? Or should she settle in Nova Scotia near her birth parents? The American colonies are in revolt against England, and Uncle Charles asks her to go to Massachusetts to oversee his extensive landholdings. The attentions of the ship's captain during the crossing touch a yearning deep within her, but she also realizes all her loyalties are about to be tested. Is she French? Is she English? Is she a supporter of the American cause? Nicole's unique legacy will allow her to play an extraordinary role in the unfolding historic events, but will she be able to find a home for her heart?

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars Good but not historically accurate.......2004-05-08

It was a really good book that I got deep into, but I must admit the historical perspective of the book was off in places. That did not take away from this gripping story. This was my first book I've read in this series, so it took me a while to understand the ins and outs of ths story. For people who may be reading this, I would recommend you read the other books in the series first so you don't encounter the same problem I did.

5 out of 5 stars Enthralling!.......2002-07-31

I realized what a glorious text this was after I read thru it for the second time. The first time thru I got the impression that the storyline was somewhat scattered. But I was wrong. Thank you, Mrs. Oke and Mr. Bunn, for keeping the language and mannerisms true to the era and cultures portrayed in the books. Nothing is more disappointing and annoying than for the characters in the book to suddenly take on 20th century attitudes and conduct. A precious story...

3 out of 5 stars Good book, but not the best in the series.......2002-06-15

So far, I have enjoyed this series very much. However, I thought that book 3 was the best so far. This book is the story of Nicole, more than anyone else, trying to find her place in the world. It is filled with faith, daring, adventure and love. She comes to realize that she must hold firm to her convictions of right and wrong in order to live a happy and successful life. Gordon comes to realize what it is Nicole requires in order to admit her love for him.

Throughout it all, the relationship between family members is strengthened and enriched by the love they share for one another. I am looking forward to book 5 this fall.

5 out of 5 stars Filled with passionate romance, betrayal, and a revolution.......2002-06-07

Book four in Jannette Oke and T. Davis Bunn's "Song of Arcadia" historical fiction saga, The Distant Beacon is set amid the war for American Independence, as two women find themselves swept into different lives - one in Great Britian, the other setting sail for the American colonies. Filled with passionate romance, betrayal, and a revolution that will change the world, The Distant Beacon is a compelling novel that sweeps the reader away with its heartfelt emotion. Also highly recommended are the early volumes of the "Song Of Arcadia" series: The Meeting Place; The Sacred Shore; and The Birthright.

5 out of 5 stars Best of the 'Song of Acadia' Series............2002-04-13

This may very well be the best book yet in the series. The story line is very believable and unpredictable. I must say that all the books in the series are great and once started are almost impossible to put down. I am excited that another book in the series is coming out in the fall of 2002.
As the other reviewer mentioned, I too would like more involvement of the Acadian parents.
THE DISTANT BEACON (LARGE PRINT EDITION)
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    THE DISTANT BEACON (LARGE PRINT EDITION)
    JANETTE OKE AND T. DAVIS BRUNN
    Manufacturer: BETHANY HOUSE
    ProductGroup: Book
    Binding: Hardcover
    ASIN: B000N4CP10
    The Distant Beacon (Song of Acadia #4)
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      The Distant Beacon (Song of Acadia #4)
      Janette Oke , and T. Davis Bunn
      Manufacturer: Recorded Books, LLC
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      Binding: Audio Cassette

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      The Distant Beacon (Song of Acadia #4)
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        The Distant Beacon (Song of Acadia #4)
        Janette Oke , and T. Davis Bunn
        Manufacturer: Bethany House Publishers
        ProductGroup: Book
        Binding: Hardcover

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        THE DISTANT BEACON (LARGE PRINT EDITION)
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          THE DISTANT BEACON (LARGE PRINT EDITION)
          JANETTE OKE AND T. DAVIS BROWN
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          Binding: Hardcover
          ASIN: B000N4G8EK
          Set of 5 Books: The Meeting Place~The Sacred Shore~The Birthright~The Distant Beacon~The Beloved Land (Song of Acadia, 1-5)
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            Manufacturer: Bethany House Publishers
            ProductGroup: Book
            Binding: Paperback
            ASIN: B000WIAR12

            Victorian Age: Vampire Companion
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              Letting Go: A Parents' Guide to Understanding the College Years, Fourth Edition
              Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
              • Helping you through
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              • Letting go of your college child
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              Letting Go: A Parents' Guide to Understanding the College Years, Fourth Edition
              Karen Levin Coburn , and Madge Lawrence Treeger
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              ASIN: 0060521260
              Release Date: 2003-04-15

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              Letting Go is about what it feels like for parents when their kids go off to college. Karen Levin Coburn and Madge Lawrence Treeger provide a compassionate approach, practical information, and advice about the physical and emotional processes of letting go. They discuss the college-age child's search for identity, independence, and intimacy; give a succinct and accurate description of how college life has changed over the decades; and provide a year-by-year breakdown of what to expect. Plus, you can read about typical and not-so-typical problems including date rape, crime, eating disorders, drug and alcohol use, and sexual issues. Of special note is the focus on orientation and the freshman year, including the disorientation parents feel once the drop-off has been made.

              Book Description

              This bestselling guide, read by hundreds of thousands of parents over the past decade, is now better than ever, newly revised and completely updated. Based on real-life experience and recommended by colleges and universities around the country, Letting Go offers compassionate, practical, and up-to-the-minute information to help parents with the emotional and social changes of the college years.

              These important issues and more are addressed with wise advice and time-tested counsel in Letting Go -- a realistic and reassuring source for meeting the challenges ahead, from the senior year in high school through college graduation.

              Customer Reviews:

              5 out of 5 stars Helping you through.......2007-09-14

              I have not read all of "Letting Go" and (as I have been overwhelmed preparing to send my child to college myself) I have not had time to. But the book has been a source of hope and perspective during the difficult time that surrounds this process of separation. I have dipped into the book as needed-- literally reading 5-page snippets that dealt with a particular issue I was facing. Knowing, for instance, that "the goodbye" might not go as planned -- with tears and Kodak moments -- was enormously helpful when...the goodbye did not go as planned.

              The book was written with compassion and frankness for parents struggling with the difficulty of watching a beloved youngling launch off into a world of complexity and hard consequences. The book counsels parents on how to deal with kids when you catch them at their worst -- hung over at noon on a Sunday. It deals honestly with the fact that kids use college as a time to develop their sexual selves -- a process that involves a discomfiting amount of trial and error. The authors do not condone illicit behavior -- with sex, drugs or anything else -- but honestly observe that many young people test the rules by breaking them. I did it, you did it, they will do it -- whether right, wrong or otherwise.

              "Letting Go" helps parents to keep their heads on at a time when reverting to being rule-maker is both tempting and usually wrong. Whether read cover to cover or on an "as needed" basis between crises, this book is a quite helpful and may even make the college experience bearable and even enjoyable for everyone.

              3 out of 5 stars Not my favorite.......2007-09-11

              I was so trepidacious about sending my child off to college. And I work at a college! This book is great for parents that have not lived on a college campus-it explains in detail how students find things like health care and academic support, how dorm rooms are set up, and a bunch of details about what living on campus is all about and how to find support services. I did not think it was helpful in regards to dealing with the crazy stuff in my own head about how to send my child off to college with a smile on my face. Drop off day was tough-and there was not enough in the book to help me with that. From my own experience I knew how to get my kid to find an ID and her dorm, the two things she needed the most. For parents that have not lived on a college campus, you may find this helpful. For me, I am still trying to deal with the empty nest and how to be supportive from far away. If anyone can recommend a book for a single parent of a single child, I would love to check it out. The good news is my baby has been away for only 3 weeks, and we're both doing just fine (her more than me, but that's a good thing!) Getting used to the idea of this first step towards independence is hard-harder than anything else I have ever done as a parent. And I wish I knew how to prepare others for this-but it's like childbirth. No amount of reading can ever prepare you for this.

              5 out of 5 stars Letting go of your college child.......2007-05-12

              This book provides excellent reminders of what it is like to be young and heading off into the adult world. The stories resonate and there are so many examples you are sure to find you and your child can relate tofits your child's personality and great tips for learning to deal with your new adult child. It also provides you, as the parent, with reassurance that when your child seems to be changing it is usually normal and ok, and if not provides suggestions for ways to help your child that he/she is likely to accept. It is also a great book for the young person going off to college to read real thoughts, concerns and successes from other young people who have recently been in their shoes. Great book

              4 out of 5 stars Letting Go.......2007-05-09

              I found this book extremely helpful. It gave me valuable information but at the same time reinforced some of the feelings and experiences I was already going through so I didn't feel like I was all alone. I am sending my only child off to college this fall so letting go is going to be especially hard -- the only one in the "nest" is leaving! Although I have worked outside the home since my daughter was born, I foremost see myself as a Mom and I'm not sure what I'm supposed to do now that my primary responsibility will no longer be needed on a daily basis. This book helped me with some of those questions, although I know it will still be extremely tough. This book also gives perspective from the student's point of view and knowing what they are feeling and going through is a vital part of dealing with the changes and stages of letting go. I highly recommend this book.

              4 out of 5 stars only child.......2007-05-07

              Loved the book, helped me understand my only child who is 18 and leaving for college this year. Could really relate, brought me to tears several times.

              La Maison du Chocolat: Transcendent Desserts by the Legendary Chocolatier
              Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
              • Glorious Outstanding Magnificent
              • "A bit egotistical, but a worthy gift"
              • arm chair cookbook
              • Close to perfection
              • a beautiful book but......
              La Maison du Chocolat: Transcendent Desserts by the Legendary Chocolatier
              Robert Linxe , and Michele Carles
              Manufacturer: Rizzoli International Publications
              ProductGroup: Book
              Binding: Hardcover

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              ASIN: 0847823431
              Release Date: 2001-02-03

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              Fans of high-end chocolate delights have long flocked to Robert Linxe's La Maison du Chocolat, a Paris-based confection-boutique "chain." La Maison du Chocolat, blissfully photo-illustrated in color, offers readers an introduction to Linxe's art and craft, plus 65 recipes for a wide range of treats, from candies and cakes to creams, mousses, soufflés, and more. Though not difficult in themselves, the recipes are sometimes flawed (baking sheets, for example, are called for when baking pans are required, and dimensions for these are frequently omitted). Experienced bakers can fill in the blanks, but the rest of us will probably do best to enjoy the book as a record of one man's passion and its mouthwatering realization.

              Beginning with a paean to Linxe's artisanal skill--he's been called the sorcerer of ganache--the book then provides an investigation of chocolate bean types, each of which has its own role in the chocolate-making process, plus a glimpse at Linxe's exacting candy-making process. The recipes come next, and include such temptations as Chocolate-Almond Cake with Lemon Cream, Extra-Rich Brownies, Chocolate Raspberry Mousse, and Bittersweet Chocolate-Nut Candy. A chapter on frozen desserts and beverages, which includes a definitive hot chocolate recipe, follows, as does a section on basic preparations and techniques, like tempering. Interspersed throughout are introductions to the extraordinary (and wonderfully named) Linxe confections, such as the chocolate-mint Zagora. These further disable readers already wobbly from the chocolate euphoria Linxe's candies--and now his book--provide. --Arthur Boehm

              Book Description

              Every exquisite delicacy created by the world-renowned La Maison du Chocolat is unrivaled chocolate perfection. Made only of the purest, freshest ingredients, legendary chocolatier Robert Linxe's mouthwatering confections are noble, artistic creations that capture the essence of chocolate in its truest form and exalt its taste in every memorable, undiluted bite.

              Now, for the first time ever, Linxe reveals his bewitching chocolate dessert recipes and chocolate-making knowledge in this sumptuously photographed volume. Here, he shares his philosophy, his vision as artisan-creator, his high standards of quality, his use of the purest ingredients, and his chocolate innovations and secrets. With 65 recipes-all beloved classics with the remarkable Linxe touch-from the ultimate chocolate profiterole to the most tender chocolate cake-this impressive volume is the definitive word on the subject and an irresistible treat for cooks, brides-to-be, and the millions of chocophiles worldwide.

              Customer Reviews:

              5 out of 5 stars Glorious Outstanding Magnificent.......2006-06-04

              Top flight book from the most famous chocolatier in the world. I go to Paris and make this shop my first and last stop. Good recipes and accurate. I bought an extra book and framed many of the photos. Recipes turn out perfectly.

              3 out of 5 stars "A bit egotistical, but a worthy gift".......2005-02-18

              I agree with reviwers' comments on the photography - exceptional shots of works of art. I have been working with pastry and food for 12 years, and recommend this book as an excellent gift for someone. Constructively speaking however, it is not perfect. There are typographical errors, most trivial, several in recipes (not trivial). I thought the format a bit too much 'coffee table', and the fonts used too small and hard to read for some small neasures. The small fonts also wasted paper - large sections of blank paper in the pages. Regardless, the recipes are excellent and flavorful - don't be afraid to use the chocolate you have available. As a companion book, take a look at 'Belgian Chocolates' by Roger Geerts (1990). They are a great set!

              5 out of 5 stars arm chair cookbook.......2002-06-05

              I have been wanting this book for a while, but I waited a long time (too long) to buy it. This book is not only visually beautiful, it has some interesting information about chocolate in general, as well as some really intriguing recipes - some of them are on a professional level and are quite complex, but a lot of them are pretty simple and sound very nice. Even if you never make a recipe out of this book, I don't think that you will regret buying it.

              4 out of 5 stars Close to perfection.......2002-02-27

              Chocolate is one of the four basic food groups. The others are, some say, wine and garlic, with furious debate over the fourth.
              Linxe has, over a lifetime, created a veritable ode to chocolate in many forms, and his five stores in Paris are well worth the visit (you will come out much poorer except in chocolate). His New York jewel, which has moved slightly downtown from the East 70s to Madison Avenue, is worth seeing and smelling close up--any chocolate lover will understand.
              The soul of Linxe's art with chocolate is captured in this magnificent book. The photographs alone are sinfully sensual.
              A baker friend says that the recipes are within her grasp if she only had the time, and the money, and could get all the ingredients conveniently. She and I both agreed, and this was pointed out by another reviewer, that the history and diversity of chocolate is a significant omission, but wanting more data on chocolate is perhaps greedy on our part and we should not sit around lazily on a chocolate high, with some decent pinot noir on the side, but get out and do our own research.
              For what it is, and not for what it omits, this is a great book. It makes one want to fly to Paris right this second, and there one can find all the other vital food groups as well.

              4 out of 5 stars a beautiful book but.............2001-05-09

              An absolutly gorgerous book. I think I am a little greedy in that I was expecting more from this book. I believe there are around 60 recipes. Some are divine, some were the standards found in many books and some I don't think were worth putting in(like chocolate dipped dried fruit). There are numerous lush pictures and poetic discriptions of candies made at La Maison Du Chocolat but no actual recipes or guidelines for candy making. Although I may sound critical, the book is truly beautiful and one can sense the author's passion for his art.

              Newfoundland Today (Book of the Breed S)
              Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
              • BRILLIANT
              • Absolutly Wonderful
              • Wonderful ,priceless work of art!
              Newfoundland Today (Book of the Breed S)
              Hedd Richards , and Del Richards
              Manufacturer: Ringpress Books
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              Binding: Hardcover

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              Book Description

              Learn about the history, care, training and special talents of the beloved Newfie in this comprehensive, expertly written book.Hedd and Delphine Richards are a husband and wife team from England with decades of combined experience with Newfoudlands.

              Customer Reviews:

              5 out of 5 stars BRILLIANT.......2004-01-11

              A BRILLIANT BOOK WONDERFULLY WRITTEN BY TWO GREAT PEOPLE. ALL YOU COULD WISH TO KNOW IN ONE BOOK. HISTORY, BREEDING, GENERAL INFORMATION AND LOVELY PHOTOGRAPHS OF THIS REMARKABLE, NOBLE, LOVING AND FAITHFULY BREED.

              A MUST FOR ALL NEWFI OWNERS TO HAVE AND READ TIME AND TIME AGAIN.

              5 out of 5 stars Absolutly Wonderful.......2000-07-25

              This book was wonderful and will tell you everything you ever needed to know about the Newfoundland.

              5 out of 5 stars Wonderful ,priceless work of art!.......2000-02-20

              My thought of this book is: WOW! That is the best thing to say when you are overwelmed with gratitude. Thank you so much for writing such a detailed book about something I didn't know much about in these magnificant dogs! I have learned breeding is not for everyone, but I also feel it is something I must do. I can just pray that all prospective dog owners of Newfs will read this book before getting a pet for life.
              Newfoundlands Today
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                Hedd and Del Richards
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                The Comprehensive Catalog and Encyclopedia of U. S. Morgan and Peace Silver Dollars
                Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
                • Get it!
                • YOU MUST HAVE THIS BOOK if you invest in Morgan or Peace $$
                • The only complete reference for rare dollar varietys --
                • Excellent history of Morgan and Peace dollars and much more!
                The Comprehensive Catalog and Encyclopedia of U. S. Morgan and Peace Silver Dollars
                Leroy C. Van Allen
                Manufacturer: Arco Pub
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                ASIN: 0668040211

                Customer Reviews:

                5 out of 5 stars Get it!.......2002-08-20

                I collected Morgan Silver Dollars for years before I got this. I wish I had bought it a long time ago. A good basic reference for the collector.

                5 out of 5 stars YOU MUST HAVE THIS BOOK if you invest in Morgan or Peace $$.......1999-09-06

                This is the only book of its kind! There is no other reference like it for the different die varieties of these popular dollars. If you buy this book, also purchase "The VAM Keys", a list of the top 100 Morgan Dollar varieties.

                5 out of 5 stars The only complete reference for rare dollar varietys --.......1998-11-17

                This book is a must have for serious silver dollar collectors -- VAM collecting is not as popular as it will someday be, and now is the time to get at it! -- This book has the complete refernce list for VAMS but is only a companion to the newer and updated "Top 100 VAMS" booklet available now. The only drawback to this book is the authors have (once again) changed their rarity and popularity format and this huge volume does not correspond correctly with the Top 100 reference.... Untill they pblish a newer version of this book, it's a must have and will probably pay for itself with the discovery of scarce varietys you already have and will find should you decide to seek them out.

                4 out of 5 stars Excellent history of Morgan and Peace dollars and much more!.......1998-07-19

                This is a standard text for any Morgan Dollar collector. Extremely strong in historical aspects. Currently reprinted in 4th edition and availiable. Date and mintmark analisis on each coin and listing of over 2200 Vams. Which are die pairs primarily for Morgan Dollars. Some information in this book is incomplete and/or incorrect. Which is not surprising with a fairly massive reference book. An excellent reference text which I constantly use!
                The Comprehensive U.S. Silver Dollar Encyclopedia
                Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
                • Not bad
                • Solid, but Fluffy!
                • A great book on silver dollars!
                • An incredible catalog of data on silver dollars
                The Comprehensive U.S. Silver Dollar Encyclopedia
                John W. Highfill
                Manufacturer: Oklahoma Coin Exchange
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                Customer Reviews:

                3 out of 5 stars Not bad.......2002-12-11

                A lot of fluff, but the date by date evaluation of Morgans can't be beat. Also enjoyed articles by Wayne Miller and Harlan White...2 legends in the dollar field.

                3 out of 5 stars Solid, but Fluffy!.......2000-04-12

                Bought this massive work this summer. Yes, very comprehensive. No Doubt Mr. Highfull is a very nice man and has a great family. Over 100 pages and photo's of him and his wife traveling all over the world is very nice, but what has it got to do with American Silver Dollars? Family Album or Encyclopedia?

                5 out of 5 stars A great book on silver dollars!.......1999-03-20

                Talk about EVERYTHING you want to know about silver dollars! Wow! This book is great, especially the sections that I wrote (he said modestly). Seriously, you'll learn a lot about silver dollars and the coin business. A++

                5 out of 5 stars An incredible catalog of data on silver dollars.......1999-01-12

                This book is a monumental work, discussing not only the Silver Dollar issues but giving a history of that branch of numismatics. Various chapters have been contributed by well known numismatists, including an article by Walter Breen on the 1851-O Proof Silver Dollar, Q. David Bowers' story of the market and hobby, and several articles by Wayne Miller, including discussions on branch mint proofs and his own incomparable Morgan Dollar collection. This book contains many, many hours of enjoyable reading.
                Comprehensive Catalogue And Encyclopedia Of U.S. Morgan and Peace Silver Dollars
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                  Comprehensive Catalogue And Encyclopedia Of U.S. Morgan and Peace Silver Dollars
                  Leroy C. Van Allen & A. George Mallis
                  Manufacturer: FCI Press-Arco
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                  Comprehensive Catalogue and Encyclopedia of U.S. Morgan and Peace Silver Dollars
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                    Comprehensive Catalogue and Encyclopedia of U.S. Morgan and Peace Silver Dollars
                    Leroy C. and Mallis, A. George Van Allen
                    Manufacturer: FCI Press-ARCO
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                    ASIN: B000J42LD6

                    The Vegetable Gardener's Bible: Discover Ed's High-Yield W-O-R-D System for All North American Gardening Regions
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                    • Really good book! Money well spent!
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                    • The Vegetable Gardener's Bible
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                    The Vegetable Gardener's Bible: Discover Ed's High-Yield W-O-R-D System for All North American Gardening Regions
                    Edward C. Smith
                    Manufacturer: Storey Publishing, LLC
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                    ASIN: 1580172121

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                    Wouldn't it be lovely to have a patch of corn, lettuce, tomatoes, peppers, and beans just steps from your kitchen door? Would you like to learn how to control your zucchini plant? Ed Smith, an experienced vegetable gardener from Vermont, has put together this amazingly comprehensive and commonsensical manual, The Vegetable Gardener's Bible. Basically, Ed and his family have been growing a wide variety of vegetables for years and he's figured out what works. This book, filled with step-by-step info and color photos, breaks it all down for you.

                    Ed's system is based on W-O-R-D: Wide rows, Organic methods, Raised beds, Deep soil. With deep, raised beds, vegetable roots have more room to grow and expand. In traditional narrow-row beds, over half the soil is compacted into walkways while a garden with wide, deep, raised beds, plants get to use most of the soil. In Ed's plan, growing space gets about three-quarters of the garden plot and only about a quarter is used for the walkway. Ed teaches you how to create raised beds both in a larger garden or in separate planked beds. One of the most important--and most often overlooked--aspects of successful vegetable gardening is crop rotation. Leaving a crop in the same place for years can deplete nutrients in that area and makes the crop more likely to be attacked by insects. Rotate at least every two years and your vegetables will be healthier and bug-free. There's also a good section on insect and blight control.

                    Before choosing what to grow, go through the last third of the book, where Ed takes a look at the individual growing, harvesting, and best varieties of a large number of both common and more exotic vegetables and herbs. Whether you are a putterer or a serious gardener, The Vegetable Gardener's Bible is an excellent resource to have handy. --Dana Van Nest

                    Book Description

                    Discover the last W.O.R.D. in vegetable gardening with Ed Smith's amazing gardening system. By integrating four principles -- Wide beds, Organic methods, Raised beds, and Deep beds -- Smith reinvents vegetable gardening, making it possible for everyone to have the best, most successful garden ever. By following this complete system you cultivate deep, powerful soil that nourishes plants and discourages pests and disease. The result is fewer weeds, healthier plants, and lots of great-tasting vegetables. Plus, you'll enjoy gardening as you never have before. The Vegetable Gardener's Bible -- the last W.O.R.D. in vegetable gardening.

                    Customer Reviews:

                    5 out of 5 stars excellent.......2007-07-30

                    this book will be especially useful for the beginner. i've gardened for a long time, but rarely taken advice. but after reading this one, i will.

                    5 out of 5 stars Really good book! Money well spent!.......2007-07-21

                    I will not regret I bought this book. Other people already said all the good things about this book. All I can add is that Mr. Smith uses photos of his own vegetable garden in his book. It really makes a book different and adds a personality to it. You can really see how he does it.

                    I also really like the structure of the book and vegetable description.

                    5 out of 5 stars Awesome!.......2007-07-08

                    I got this as a gift for my husband who loves to garden. He LOVES this book. He already has gotten so many ideas for next year's garden. He thinks the W-O-R-D system is a great idea.

                    1 out of 5 stars The Vegetable Gardener's Bible.......2007-06-19

                    I was very disappointed in this book, its like he took all the info from 20 other books and compiled it, as all he talks about is what every other book has already stated.

                    5 out of 5 stars Great Organization.......2007-06-04

                    This book not only has good information, but it is organized in a way that makes it much more convenient than many books. Each vegetable has it's own page in alphabetical order, and each has a block of the most important details such as: plant spacing, growing temperatures, seed longevity, etc... All the most important stuff is laid out in an easy to access format. I have only 2 gardening books, the handbook of gardening from the american horticultural society, and this one. I grow a lot of vegetables and find myself referencing this one more often. It would help if they released another book of this style for fruit.
                    The Vegetable Gardener's Bible : Discover Ed's High-Yield W-O-R-D System for All North American Gardening Regions
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                      The Vegetable Gardener's Bible : Discover Ed's High-Yield W-O-R-D System for All North American Gardening Regions
                      Edward C. Smith
                      Manufacturer: Storey Books
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                      Binding: Paperback
                      ASIN: B000JHYW9E

                      Essays on the Nag Hammadi Texts in Honour of Alexander Bohlig (Nag Hammadi Studies, 3)
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                        Bertha E. Jaques and the Chicago Society of Etchers
                        Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
                        • a fine book about an important topic in American prints
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                        Bertha E. Jaques and the Chicago Society of Etchers
                        Joby Patterson
                        Manufacturer: Fairleigh Dickinson University Press
                        ProductGroup: Book
                        Binding: Hardcover

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                        ASIN: 0838638414

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                        5 out of 5 stars a fine book about an important topic in American prints.......2004-04-27

                        This book is worthwhile for much more valuable information than its title may suggest. It's an excellent survey of the second American etching revival, which took place in printmaking during the early Twentieth Century. Well documented, easy to read, and chock full of fascinating information about the remarkable etching advocate Jaques, it also tells a great deal about the activities of a host of other printmakers. The volume's four appendices, copious notes, extensive bibliography, and index make this book a reference well worth the price to scholars of American printmaking history.

                        5 out of 5 stars Bertha E. Jaques and the Chicago Society of Etchers.......2003-12-31

                        This is the first full-length study, and likely to remain the definitive one, of the Chicago Society of Etchers, incorporated in l9l0 under its chief architect, Bertha E. Jaques (l863-l94l). Together they played a profound role in developing popular American artistic taste in the first half of the 20th century, both by inspiring other societies and by making the best prints available to a broad and receptive public. In its 47-year life the CSE would exhibit at least 40,000 prints across America, whose impact has been unevaluated and uninvestigated until Patterson's study.

                        Most interesting and admirable is the analysis of the CSE's unwavering resistance to modernism, despite expectable criticism and the formation of a rival, alternative group, the Chicago No-Jury Society of Artists. Supporters of the CSE could always rely on the Society to produce traditional, academic, and representational works--would that more artistic groups were unwilling to cave in to the ephemeral, the anarchic, and the chaotic in all areas of American life. This stance produced friction with the Chicago Art Institute, and its break with that facility in the early '30's was a serious setback, although the CSE continued to function as late as l956.

                        Two striking features of this work are the ninety-two black and white and eight color illustrations of beautifully reproduced etchings and prints, and the straightforward, expository prose of the text which integrates the history of the Society in the social and economic settings of the World War, the Twenties, and the Depression Era. The final chapter is devoted specifically to Bertha Evelyn Jaques, a talented artist in her own right, who was an inspiration to thousands.

                        The Appendices are invaluable, with complete lists of Presentation Prints of the CSE, Exhibiting Members, and the Years and Cities where their work appeared. The notes and bibliography will be the starting point for any researcher or devotee of the subject, reflecting the wide-ranging and exhaustive work which went into compiling this remarkable volume. A more complete review may be found in Bibliophilos, VIII, No. 2 (Summer 2003), l24-l26.
                        James Swann : In Quest of a Printmaker
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                          James Swann : In Quest of a Printmaker
                          Joseph S. Czestochowski
                          Manufacturer: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art
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                          ASIN: 0942982045
                          Bertha E. Jaques and the Chicago Society of Etchers
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                            Bertha E. Jaques and the Chicago Society of Etchers
                            Joby Patterson
                            Manufacturer: Fairleigh Dickinson Univ Pr
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                            ASIN: B000OLZQJU

                            Indignant heart, a black worker's journal
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                              Indignant heart, a black worker's journal
                              Charles Denby
                              Manufacturer: South End Press
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                              Binding: Unknown Binding

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                              Indignant Heart: A Black Worker's Journal-
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                                Indignant Heart: A Black Worker's Journal-
                                Charles Denby-
                                Manufacturer: Wayne State University Press-
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                                Binding: Paperback
                                ASIN: B000O02PWM
                                Indignant Heart: A Black Worker's Journal.
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                                  Indignant Heart: A Black Worker's Journal.
                                  Charles (Matthew Ward) Denby
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                                  ASIN: B000M3YN7G
                                  Indignant Heart: A Black Worker's Journal.
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                                    Indignant Heart: A Black Worker's Journal.

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