Long Knife

Book Description

Two centuries ago, with the support of the young Revolutionary government, George Robers Clark led a small but fierce army west from Virigina to conquer all the territory between the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers. Here is the adventure, the romance, the struggle, and the betrayal of his life. Rich in the heroic characters, meticulously researched detail and grand scale that have become James Alexander Thom's trademarks, LONG KNIFE, his first historical epic, is simply unforgettable.

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riveting piece of history..........2007-03-08

a piece of American history that is overlooked so easily in an fascinating tale by James Thom. Mr Thom combines history and storytelling to make this story of the Northwest campaign of George Rogers Clark into an American hero.

Incredible story of harship and American heroism.......2004-11-20

What an incredible tale! Most people focus on the campaigns east of the Appalachain Mountains when it comes to the Revoultionary War...but very few are aware of the details of the campaign by George Rogers Clark to take the Nowrthwest Territory west of the mountains.

And nobody tells such a tale better than Thom.

Despite recruiting a far smaller force than desired, George Rogers Clark set out to do the impossible, displace the French, to defeat far superior British forces, defeat or pacify far superior numbers of Indians, to control as big as the thirteen colonies...and to succeed with less than 200 men.

This is a story of the classic American spirit overcoming all odds to win for liberty. Sadly, it is also a tragic tale about how a true American hero was forgotten by the country that should have hailed him alongside Washington in so many ways.

If you are interested in American history, and want to read a finely researched piece of that history presented in as compelling a fashion...read Long Knife.

Not a quick read, but well worth it........2003-02-01

This is the second book I've read by James Alexander Thom. I love the way this author writes. Like the first book that I read, Follow The River, this book pulled me in and I couldn't wait to get back to reading it to see what happened next. Thom does a superb job in his research. I read the book over the Christmas holiday when I was travelling. After the holidays I happened to catch a History Channel presentation on George Rogers Clark. To my surprise, Thom was included among the experts that they interviewed. I would recommend that anyone who likes to read about history and have it brought to life in the story read this book. I can't wait to read another book by Thom.

long knife.......2002-03-24

this story shows how the efforts of "george rogers clark" contributed to the growth of this country. we are used to hearing about the exploits of the revolutionary war but not often do we get a chance to know what was going on in the northwest territory. this is one of the best books i have ever read that covers how important a part was played by what was happening there. i recommend this book as an excellent read and most informative.

Not one of Thom's better works........2001-10-28

I believe this was Alexander Thom's first novel, and it certainly reads like a first time effort. It's not half as good as his later works like "Follow the River" or "The Red Heart." In "Long Knife" Thom recounts Patriot George Rogers Clarke's epic march during the Revolutionary War to destroy British power on the western frontier. Thom is only partly successful in relaying this powerful tale into a moving work of fiction. The weakest element is a cliched and poorly developed romantic subplot involving Clarke and a Spanish commandant's sister. Pretty amateurish stuff. However, the strength of the novel is, of course, Clarke's army's 240 mile epic winter march, including long stretches through icy waist-deep water, to attack the British fort at Vincennes. It's here where Thom really shines bringing immense detail to the agony and fatigue faced by those men. (It's actually very reminiscent of Kenneth Roberts' description in his terrific novel "Northwest Passage" of a similar march by the famed Robert Rogers and his Rangers during the French and Indian War.) Unfortunately, Clarke's march is just a small part of the book and, although it's historical fiction writing at its best, it does not completely atone for the weak parts of "Long Knife."

I would recommend this book to Revolutionary War buffs and Alexander Thom fans. However, if you're new to Alexander Thom then I would recommend you check out some of his later books before reading "Long Knife," his first attempt at a historical novel.

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I Never Knew the Knife Man's Name: A nostalgic and humorous look back at the days and hours now long gone, but the seconds and moments that linger forever
Rona Mann
Manufacturer: AuthorHouse
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 1420812041

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"I Never Knew the Knife Man's Name" is a selection of memories from the author's one-woman show of the same name. The show, which is performed for groups throughout the country appeals to men and women from Baby Boomers to Golden Agers. The chapters of the book deal wistfully and humorously about the way life used to be from ice cream parlors with swivel seats and 10 cent cones to home deliveries, having a "colored" cleaning woman, simple food simple times, and simple pleasures. You'11 laugh, you'11 cry, you'11 nod in agreement, you'11 reminisce. Most of all, you'11 enjoy.

Long Knife: The Story of the Fighting U.S. Cavalry of the 1860 Frontier (A Frontier West Book)

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Long Knife: The Story of the Fighting U.S. Cavalry of the 1860 Frontier (A Frontier West Book)
Glen Dines
Manufacturer: Macmillan
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Binding: Hardcover

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ASIMOV'S SCIENCE FICTION - Volume 9, number 8 - August Aug 1985: The Gorgon Field; World War Last; On for the Long Haul; Logic is Logic; In the Realm of the Heart In the World of the Knife

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ASIMOV'S SCIENCE FICTION - Volume 9, number 8 - August Aug 1985: The Gorgon Field; World War Last; On for the Long Haul; Logic is Logic; In the Realm of the Heart In the World of the Knife
Shawna (editor) (Kate Wilhelm; Norman Spinrad; T. Coraghessan Boyle; Isaac Asimov; Wayne Wightman) McCarthy
Manufacturer: Davis Publications
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000LXJEEY

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Carry a Long Knife
Vera Cumberlege
Manufacturer: see notes for publisher info
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000NP8AVI

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Crazy Knife (Long Rider, No 22)
Clay Dawson
Manufacturer: Diamond/Charter
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Binding: Paperback

Daniel Boone, wilderness scout: The life story and true adventures of the great hunter Long Knife who first blazed the Wilderness Trail through the Indian's country to Kentucky

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Daniel Boone, wilderness scout: The life story and true adventures of the great hunter Long Knife who first blazed the Wilderness Trail through the Indian's country to Kentucky
Stewart Edward White
Manufacturer: Doubleday, Doran
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Binding: Unknown Binding

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ASIN: B000896F5W

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Daniel Boone: Wilderness Scout: The Life Story and True Adventures of the Great Hunter Long Knife Who First Blazed the Wilderness Trail through the Indian's Country to Kentucky
Stewart Edward White
Manufacturer: Kessinger Publishing
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Binding: Paperback

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Book Description

1926. The life story and true adventures of the great hunter Long Knife who first blazed the wilderness trail through the Indian's country to Kentucky. This is an inspiring book, one which any father should be glad to place in the hands of his growing son. Not only does the story of Daniel Boone throw light on the early history of the country, but in inculcates those qualities that make for real manhood.

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Jim Long-Knife

Manufacturer: Albert Whitman & Co
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000HQV67S

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Jim Long-Knife;
Florence Walton Taylor
Manufacturer: A. Whitman
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Unknown Binding
ASIN: B0007EIDRQ

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The breakout manga that put CLAMP on the map!At the dawn of creation, the world was a beautiful and tranquil place. Gods and humans lived peacefully together under the Heavenly Emperor's rule. But Taishakuten, a powerful warlord, rebelled against the King, and a violent, chaotic age began....Three hundred years later, Kuyou, the strongest warrior in the land, hears the prophetic words of a revered stargazer: Six Stars will one day assemble and overthrow this bloody reign. Now, the quest begins to find the Six Stars and fulfill the prophecy before the heavens are torn apart!

Customer Reviews:

Best Volume of RG Veda ever!.......2007-07-13

(NOTE: I'm using my dad's account)

Although the earlier volumes of RG Veda bored me to tears and annoyed me a bit- this is the best volume I've read of RG Veda, yet! It's in this volume where we meet the mysterious General Jikokuten (who before had never even shown their face to the other Generals), The Five Stars arrival to Zenmi Castle, the revealing of the Last Star, and the dramatic meeting of Ashura and his traitorous mother, Shashi.

However, this is also where the real tragedy begins in RG Veda- besides the massacre of the Yasha tribe, and the tragic deaths of Gigei, a close friend of Ashura's; Rasetsu, Lord Yasha's brother; and Shara, Rasetsu's kind wife. The most light-hearted of the main characters is killed, and a favorite character with a seemingly kind personality turns out to be the exact opposite as everyone once knew her. (Also she seems to have no problem attempting to battle, and even kill her love, despite the fact that she stated many times in the series how she chouldn't bare for her love to perish).

The mysterious and light-hearted Kujaku is shown his serious side and we finally see one of the many unknown truths about him, and a "similarity" he has with the ruthless God King Taishakuten. It is also during this volume where the sweet and loving Ashura changes forever and is then finally released as the true King of the Ashuras.

The artwork and battle scenes are simply breathtaking and is, which I believe, one of CLAMP's masterpieces- even though RG Veda is not as well known as Cardcaptor Sakura or Chobits. RG Veda should be getting more credit then it is, and the series also shows that CLAMP can do tragedies just as well as they can do light hearted comedies such as Angelic Layer or Magic Knight Rayearth (which also has some tragic elements).

I would not recommed this series for anyone younger than 13 or 14 mainly because of the brutal violence (which happens more often after volume 5).

I've read this volume of RG Veda more then ten times all ready, and I can't get enough of it! I can't wait for volume ten!

RG Veda volume 9.......2007-06-11

The battle is on. Ashura and his gang has finally entered the castle.
Here Ashura finally meets his mother, but things take an unexpected turn from there.
An unexpected enemy showes up, a new general, some one will die, but who?

Fantastic!.......2006-12-03

For those who rated this badly....DIE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
This story is complex and meant for older readers. The plot is very serious and tragic. If you can't take things like that, then don't read it. This story is neither romantic nor a comedy. Despite the lack of elements that most readers typically enjoy, it is an awesome series. I first read the Chinese edition and bought all ten of the books. Reading it in English, however, is a different experience because of cultural differences that would affect translations. The point is, THIS SERIES IS AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!

One of my faves!.......2006-11-10

Please remember, this is CLAMP's 2nd series, and is still very green, so keep the insults to a minimum.

I really enjoyed reading this manga. However, the only problem with it is that the first volume is slow. But, after that, the story line is very dramatic, and for the older readers. While some people *cough cough* who wrote a studid review because the simply can't handle the serious plot line. i reccommned this serious for people who can handle a serious plot, if you are looking for funny CLAMP manga, I recommend Miyuki-chan in Wonderland, CLAMP School Detectives, xxxHolic, or Chobits.

I am...THE FANTASY CRUSHER!!!(and, I'm a GIRL, too...).......2006-07-11

I'm sorry if I totally piss off anyone who absolutley LOVED this book...but I can have my own opinion! It's LEGAL!!! Yay! I am hereby giving this book a terrible rating simply because I don't like it. The plot confuses me. I mean, it's people killing people because they hate them for reasons that don't really make much sense most of the time, and the warrior main character guy whose name I always forget is totally booooring. I don't care if he looks a little hot or not! And Ashura, or whatever his name is, is a sissy. Seriously. He looks like a girl. He acts like one too. Maybe he SECRETLY...likes...avacados! That would explain a lot...Anyway, the plot is also too serious, and it doesn't have much comic relief. The only guy who I think is funny...doesn't show up all that much. And I forgot what his name is, too. See?! THIS PROVES IT! The manga is so unmemorable, I forgot everyone's name! I have also read up to the fourth book, so it's not like I didn't give it a chance! Anyway, if you like books that are kinda funny...do not waste your money on this book! Save your green! RUN AWAY! WAAAAAAAAAUUUUUGGGGGGHHHH!!!!Keep running! WAAAAAAAUUUGGGHH! Oh, and, if you couldn't tell, I like books with comedy in them. I don't know why. Anyway...WWWAAAAUUUUGGGHHH!!!

Book Description

Thoroughly revised and updated; over 6 million copies sold! The easy-to-use pocket-sized guide designed to help you make smart, healthy food choices and take control of your weight.

In this newly revised edition of the New York Times bestseller, Jamie Pope and Martin Katahn offer an informative, practical guide to low-fat eating that will help you lose weight while lowering your risk of disease. With listings of more than 2,000 foods, you'll find all the valuable information you need to make informed decisions about your diet. In this edition, the authors have updated listings, including total fat, saturated fat, calories, fiber, and sodium in the foods you eat each day; and they have, for the first time, listed grams of carbohydrates for each food. With up-to-date information on disease-fighting phytochemicals, the best sources of essential vitamins and minerals, and cholesterol content for many foods, this is an invaluable guide for anyone concerned with optimizing their food choices, achieving a healthy body weight, and preventing disease.

Customer Reviews:

I keep this with me all the time!.......2007-09-17

I am on a low fat diet for health reasons, and this is a quick reference book that I can keep in my purse. Very convenient!

This works better than anything else I've tried so far.......2006-09-29

I'm buying this updated guide for the 2nd time - 12 years ago I lost many pounds that I kept off for over 5 years using this plan. Then after going off and gaining, a few years ago I tried the fad low-carb plan and lost lots of weight and gained back double. So I'm doing this one (T-factor) again because I know it works for me long-term.
The little book is great and fits easily in a purse to carry around wherever you go so you can check calories, fat grams etc. and it includes well-known restaurants/fast food items as well, so you can really compare before choosing foods. It's also great for cooking and knowing fat/calories of each ingredient as you prepare your meals.

error?.......2000-01-04

Obviously there is a typo is the price listed!

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The Best Grilling Book I Own

Best book for developing the skill of grilling

I should know, I tested the recipes!

Fabulous Flame Tamer

Catch the Passion & Heat

Taming the Flame: Secrets for Hot-and-Quick Grilling and Low-and-Slow BBQ
Elizabeth Karmel
Manufacturer: Wiley
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

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"Having grown up in a barbecue restaurant family, I bond immediately with anyone who has a master's touch at the grill and barbecue pit. Elizabeth Karmel is the genuine article, understanding (and able to clearly articulate) that delicate interplay between food and fire, flavor and finesse."
—Rick Bayless, chef and owner of Frontera Grill/Topolobampo and host of Public Television's Mexico: One Plate at a Time

"Elizabeth Karmel was born in North Carolina, weaned on pulled pork, and has spice and smoke in her bones. This authoritative, opinionated, and just plain mouth-watering book will tell you everything you need to know about barbecue from someone who's spent a lifetime walking the walk and talking the talk."
—Steven Raichlen, author of How to Grill and BBQ USA and host of Barbecue University on PBS

"Finally, the woman who has taught me everything I know about grilling has come out with her own book. Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned grillmeister, Taming the Flame is the book for you."
—Sara Moulton host, Food Network's Sara's Secrets, and executive chef, Gourmet magazine

"Just when you thought grilling could not get any more straightforward or delicious, Elizabeth Karmel shows you what you were missing: skillful techniques and remarkable flavors. Great grilling starts here!"
—Chef Charlie Trotter, Chicago

"Elizabeth Karmel is a breath of fresh air on the barbecue circuit. In Taming the Flame, she gives expert instruction and she tells all the barbecue secrets we boys tend to keep to ourselves."
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Customer Reviews:

The Best Grilling Book I Own.......2006-11-22

I bought this book on a whim and have been amazed at how comprehensive, easy to read and execute, and just fun the book is. My husband has really gotten into grilling in the last year, and we have a small library of top grilling titles, and this is always our go-to. When, for example, we wanted to grill Cornish game hens, this book was the only one with a recipe (and a delicious one at that). If you like grilling, you must own this book!

Best book for developing the skill of grilling.......2006-11-10

Over the last several years I have been working on developing the skill to really make grilling work. I have collected a lot of books on grilling and honestly have found most to be a list of recipes rather than useful information about using the grill. In fact, a lot of them seem to just say "then grill for x minutes" after spending a page on the prep.

This book is different in that it really helps to develop an understanding of how grilling works. This allows me to develop skill, rather than just repeat instructions (with mixed results).

I am most fond of the "101" sections at the beginning of each food type. It really helps to lay out the process. These sections often repeat information shown elsewhere in the book, which at first annoyed me. However, I now find that having it all in one place allows me to quickly review before grilling.

On the negative, I think they went a little overboard with the number of recipes. For example, there are several steak recipes that really are just about how to make a sauce to put on the steak after grilling. The book is fairly priced even if I never use them, but it does force me to sort through a lot of these "quasi" ideas to find the good recipes. Related to that, the attempts to personalize each recipe became tiring. In a few places it was kind of nice, but after a while you feel like you are reading her diary. As my rating shows, neither of these was a big enough issue to detract from the overall excellent nature of the book.

I will be giving a copy out to many people on my Christmas list.

I should know, I tested the recipes!.......2006-01-12

Culinary school did not teach me how to man handle the grill, Elizabeth Karmel did! This book will light your fire and keep it burning; even in mid February when you're sporten your long undies.Taming the Flame is full of great tips, tricks, and techniques. If you don't own this book my guess is you're just flat out grilling wrong!

-Lisa Taylor, VT

Fabulous Flame Tamer.......2005-10-25

If you follow the clear step-by-step instructions from lighting the fire to clean-up and select any recipe in this well written, fun to read book, you will have a wonderful meal and increase your confidence about grillilng.

Catch the Passion & Heat.......2005-07-22

Having sizeable Grill/BBQ cookbook collection already, it takes something to catch my eye and add at this point. Browsing through this one did it.

She is definitely into it, and conveys this energy and expertise in this over 350 page offering. It will provide basics for initiate and wealth of great recipes and tips for all up to expert.

Begins each unit with a 101 intro, as well there is great intro to types of grills and smokers, and glossary and sources along with a menu suggestion section. Nice style with about 20 4 color photos of some dishes makes for an attractive cookbook. Further, great grilling time charts in every section which are very useful!

What caught my perusing eye was such creative entrys as "Beer Can Turkey" (already into the Chicken on the Can); Sweet Pork Sausages in a Dijon-White Wine Sauce; French Onion Dip burgers; Jack and Coke Soaked Pork chops; Portobello Mushroom Dip with Pita Points; Italian Grilled Cheese Skewers; and a terrific twenty source rub and sauce recipe section.

This adds much to the spectrum already out there, including Bobby Flay, James Purviance, Chris Schlessinger, Steven Raichlein, et al. Neat to see the ladies really into great grillin and BBQ, e.g. Karen Adler and Judith Fertig.

Fun book to read and use.

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Paw parks, pet etiquette and more

More than 2,200 hotels, motels, B&Bs, cabins, and vacation homes that will accept both owner and pet

A perfect gift for pet owners

Have Dog Will Travel, California Edition: Comprehensive Guide to Over 2,200 Dog-friendly Accommodations
Barbara Whitaker
Manufacturer: Ginger & Spike Publications
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Binding: Paperback

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Book Description

With this newest volume in the Have Dog Will Travel guidebook series, traveling with your dog—anywhere in California—is easier than ever. Author Barbara Whitaker contacted all of the nearly 9,000 lodgings across the state to create the most comprehensive directory of dog-friendly accommodations available today!

Have Dog Will Travel—California Edition brings you:

• Details about the pet-oriented and people-oriented features offered by over 2,200 dog-friendly hotels, motels, B & Bs, cabins and vacation homes • What to pack in your pet's tote bag for a hassle-free trip • Safety tips and travel etiquette for the traveling dog • Easy-to-learn obedience commands • Common-sense first aid guide, so you'll be confident and prepared in case of an emergency • Advice for preventing—or recovering—a lost dog

Here's what other dog lovers have to say about this book:

"Our customers tell us they love to travel with their dogs, but hate the hassle of finding pet-friendly lodgings. Barbara Whitaker's Have Dog Will Travel series has solved that dilemma—now, dogs are happier and her books just fly off our shelf!"---Bill LaPolla, owner, The Pet Loft, Portland OR

"Your book is so easy to follow and well organized. I planned our entire vacation using it—and we had a fabulous trip along the coast. Thanks again!" ---Stephenie Ghiorso and her dog, Dexter

Customer Reviews:

Paw parks, pet etiquette and more.......2006-03-19

HAVE DOG WILL TRAVEL CALIFORNIA lists over 2,200 dog-friendly accommodations in the state, includes emergency clinics and pet etiquette, and includes notes on paw parks and facilities with its city-by-city listings. Both books should be on the shelves of any dog owner residing in any of these areas and also should be a basic reference for any traveling with pets.

More than 2,200 hotels, motels, B&Bs, cabins, and vacation homes that will accept both owner and pet.......2005-08-08

In Have Dog, Will Travel: California, pet travel expert Barbara Whitaker draws upon her considerable experience and practical knowledge to personally research almost 9,000 lodging throughout California to create the definitive travel guide and directory for dog-friendly accommodations. Now travelers with their canine companions can select from more than 2,200 hotels, motels, B&Bs, cabins, and vacation homes that will accept both owner and pet. Additionally, Have Dog, Will Travel: California informs the reader of travel essentials for their pet, var travel safety and pet etiquette advice, easy obedience commands, as well as lifesaving and first aid procedures. If you are traveling through California with your canine companion, then you need to browse through Have Dog, Will Travel: California as a substantive aid in planning your trip's itinerary whether for overnight outing, a weekend excursion, or a full-blown vacation with all the trimmings.

A perfect gift for pet owners.......2005-03-24

Having already purchased the Northwest edition of this comprehensive guidebook, I was delighted to find the California version. Have Dog Will Travel, California is my new perfect gift for friends who travel extensively with their dogs. As in other editions, this book completely covers the state and gives important details from "people amenities" to the location of the nearest dog-friendly park -- everything needed to locate and reserve the best lodging for both dogs and their drivers.

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Chevy buying Bible.......2002-02-02

No matter what year make model of truck(s) you are looking at if your thinking Chevy youve come to the right place or should I say book. I found there products to be well illustrated and was left with the feeling of being informed and not of being had. I reccommend this catalogue to any Chevy\G.M.C. heavy or light truck buyer. I hope this book is as help-full to you as it was to me.

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care for your cacti/succulents with a base of knowledge

GREAT ADDITION TO MY LIBRARY

Not Complete but still Very Good

Not the "Complete" Book without Yuccas!

Excellent reference, not just for beginners

Complete Book of Cacti and Succulents
Terry Hewitt
Manufacturer: Dorling Kindersley Publishing
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Binding: Hardcover

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The Complete Book of Cacti & Succulents features the history, cultivation, and imaginative use of more than 300 plants -- in step-by-step color stages. This is a feast of in-depth information and eye-catching photography. DK's new line of paperback titles combines all the qualities of its hardcovers with the advantages of the soft cover format. Each of these already popular books will now be available to a large new readership who will delight in the essential elements of every DK title: clarity, educational value, and visual appeal.

Customer Reviews:

care for your cacti/succulents with a base of knowledge.......2007-07-23

I've read this book from cover to cover a number of times, always exposing more useful information. Particularly of interest are the many excellent photographs, which help us longtime cactus fans who've bought various cacti through the years without knowing what we've bought, or purchasing packets of mixed seeds, stand a chance of identifying these plants. Even in the photos that suggest planting possibilities, the plants are identified. Perhaps the most useful suggestion is the purchase of an inexpensive moisture meter (I picked one up at a ubiquitous discount chain for less than $5 that is a marvel of invention), which showed me that my watering habits needed rethinking. The book is printed on heavy stock, loaded with luscious photographs and details concerning the needs of any particular group of cacti/succulents - yes, there are omissions - the book covers; also there are planting tips, information on growing medium, fertilizing, etc.. Overall, this is a very worthwhile and valuable book for the cactii/succulent enthusiast.

GREAT ADDITION TO MY LIBRARY.......2006-09-24

I've been collecting these wonderful plants for a number of years now and am constantly adding not only plants to my collection, but books. I am glad I added this one! No one book can completely cover every aspect of cacti lore and this one certainly does not, But, this work, added with several others, help to round my research library out. Each new addition, i.e. books, helps and this was certainly a good addition. The text is well done as the author is abviously very knowledgeable and I did like the photographs. I did agree with another reviewer in that the shots from the top of the plant, looking down are indeed pleasing to the eye, but they fail, in some cases, to give a true picture of the plant. I photograph plants and find it is helpful to get side views of different subjects. That is not big deal though. This is a helpful book and I do recommend it highly.

Not Complete but still Very Good.......2004-10-27

The book is very well produced and the photography is very good. The author is well known and respected in Cacti circles and the book reflects his knowledge and status. The first section relates to the history and discovery of cacti and shows some amazing photographs of cacti in their habitat. It goes on to show how best to display your cacti in suitable containers and then a chapter on the differing shapes of the plants and their flowers The plant catalogue itself does not show too many of the different genera, but the popular ones are there and what it does do is show photographs of a number of species within a certain genera and this appeals to me. Too many books try to over-reach themselves and try to cram in as many genera as possible, showing a photograph of one species and very short descriptions of one or two other species. In this book the descriptions of each plant give the average height, flower colour etc. and also the min. temp. each plant will stand. The book shares space equally between true cacti and succulents and they are presented separately which makes the book layout clean and easily readable. At the end of the book are several pages on plant selection in sections, i.e. Plants for beginners; Plants for the Greenhouse; Free Flowering plants etc. This is another plus. One criticism I have is that many of the plants are photographed from directly overhead, this may be aesthetically pleasing, but does not give a true reflection of the size and shape of the plant and is not really my cup of tea. But this is a small moan about what is otherwise an excellent book. At this price the book is a good buy and there is something for everyone interested in the care of these unusual plants. I am happy to have this book in my collection.

Not the "Complete" Book without Yuccas!.......2003-09-29

This is a georgeous book, but it doesn't mention Yuccas at all! There is very little on Agavaceae in general.
The outstanding photography makes it somewhat worthwhile. All of the plants are photographed on white seamless, so they really pop off the page.

Excellent reference, not just for beginners.......2003-02-14

If you had to limit yourself to just one book, this should be that book.

For novices, this book has excellent basic advice for getting started, including many pictures and of how to display and plant them. For those with more experience, the book is a handy first reference before searching a specialized botanical tome.

This book makes the specific point that (popular, commonly available) cacti are no more difficult to grow than any other house plant.

The book thoroughly covers the needs of these plants, including what kind of soil, how much water, what temperature and amount of light they prefer.

The largest section has all of the popular genera, including the tropical varieties. This section has excellent photography of the plants at their best. If a person had a cactus that's in this book, that person would very likely be able to identify it from the descriptions and pictures. The book usually describes the distinguishing feature that classifies the plants of that type.

Typical and maximum sizes are given, along with the plants' growth habits and the age at which they first flower (some varieties do not flower until they are many years old).

Also included in this section is the hardiness, or how cold the plants can get before they die. If you don't live where these plants naturally grow, this is very important information. For instance, many kinds of cactus grow where it snows in the winter and can be grown outdoors in most of the USA.

At least one of each of the different general forms of cactus is shown: columnar cacti, prickly-pear types, barrel types, etc.

Following the section on specific cacti is a fairly representative section on popular succulents. There are so very many different kinds of succulents in the world, even a book ten times thicker would barely scratch the surface. This book concentrates on those species which are most commonly planted alongside cactus.

The lists at the back of the book are almost worth the price of the book itself. There are lists that categorize cacti and succulents in every which way, including many species that were not pictured or discussed in the main sections. There are lists by how easy the plants are to grow ("easy", "moderate", "difficult"), lists by temperature range ("cool", "temperate", "hot"), and other useful groupings. These lists help make this book continually valuable, even as one's experience and knowledge grows beyond the basics.

This author (Terry Hewitt) has written other books on cacti and succulents. Those books are also excellent, and worth purchasing for the unique information that they contain, but mainly as supplements to this book.

There are also other excellent cactus books that are more complete, but also more technical - or more specialized (for instance, there is an entire reference work on just the "opuntia" (prickly-pear) species).

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A Visual Feast for the Cactophile.......2005-02-07

This is a terrific book devoted entirely to Cacti (no succulents are shown. The photographs are superb and many of them show plants in their natural habitat.

Each plant description gives brief cultural requirements for the plant shown and these are qite adequate but this is not really what this book is all about. The book is a visual feast of photographs, many of the plants quite rare in cultivation.

The book also uses what may be a unique form of layout, rather than the plants being shown in alphabetical order, they are classified according to their geographical origin.

There is also a place in the book for hybrids and specialist varieties. next to each plant photograph throughout the book there are symbols for light requirement and overwintering.

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Complete Book of Cacti & Succulents
Terry Hewitt
Manufacturer: DK PUBLISHING INC @
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000N7BOMS

The Complete Book of Cacti & Succulents (American Horticultural Society Practical Guides)

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The Complete Book of Cacti & Succulents (American Horticultural Society Practical Guides)
Terry Hewitt
Manufacturer: DK Publishing
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000N75LXG

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From a child refugee of Operation Pedro Pan, a mission similar to the Kindertransport of World War II and the only political exodus ever of unaccompanied children in the Western Hemisphere, comes this touching tale of adventure and coming of age in America. After Fidel Castro came to power in Cuba, more than 14,000 children, unaccompanied by their parents, were airlifted to the United States in a controversial effort to provide an opportunity for a better life. This book is Elena Maza's page in that great collective story, masterfully captured in a series of interviews.

In 1961, at the age of thirteen, Elena Maza and her two sisters left their parents in Cuba and were placed in foster homes in the United States. Eventually reunited with her parents, who also managed to immigrate, Embracing America is the story of the Maza family's survival and Elena's adaptation to life in the United States. Ironically, Elena left a Marxist revolution to encounter a social one: a civil rights struggle, an anti-Vietnam war insurgency, a women's movement, a sexual revolution, and the drug culture of the 1960s and 1970s.

From childhood exile through the Woodstock Nation to the rediscovery of her Cuban identity, marriage, and the earned respect of the Washington and New York arts and community advocacy scenes, Elena Maza emerges as a remarkable woman who was one of the participants in the significant historical events of the last century.

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