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"Robin Paige's detectives do for turn-of-the-century technology and detection what Elizabeth Peters' Peabody and Emerson have done for Victorian Egyptology." (Gothic Journal)
Lord Charles Sheridan and his American wife, Kate, have come to Britain's most notorious prison so that Kate can research her new Gothic novel-and Charles can meet with one of the inmates. But when the inmate escapes-and a body turns up on the moor-the Sheridans join forces with Arthur Conan Doyle to determine if the missing convict is connected to this murderous new case.
Customer Reviews:
ok as an airplane book.......2005-10-18
I much prefer other authors for mysteries. It's well written but more along the lines of a romance than a mystery
Elementary My Dear Sheridan.......2005-07-06
The husband and wife sleuthing team of Lord Charles and Lady Kathryn Sheridan have found their way to Dartmoor just in time for a fine adventure. Charles is going to the famous prison at Dartmoor to set up a fingerprinting operation and Kate is looking around the fog-shrouded moors in search of material for a new book. Also, Charles has a particular interest in one prisoner whom he believes has been falsely imprisoned and he thinks that he can prove this by the use of fingerprints.
Shortly after Charles visits the prison and also this particular prisoner, there is a prison break and one of the three escapees is none other than the prisoner that Charles thinks is innocent. To cloudy the waters even more, a local Lord is found murdered shortly after the escape and the locals immediately conclude that the escapee did it. The other two escapees are caught in short order by the way, but the one who hold's Charles' interest is nowhere to be found. After some sniffing around, Charles is able to say conclusively that the prisoner in question was not guilty of the crime for which he had been sent to Dartmoor. After proving this man's innocence of the first crime, Charles and Kate set out to find out who really murdered the local Lord, which of course they do.
As is normally the case with this series, actual historical characters are to be found in this book, the most notable of which is Dr. Arthur Conan Doyle, who is not yet a Sir. Doyle is in Dartmoor trying to get a feel for the moors as he prepares to write "The Hound of the Baskervilles." Doyle plays a rather large part in this story but I must say that I thought that the authors were a little bit hard on him. Could it be that the Albert's are a little jealous of the Grand Master of mystery novels?
The plot in this book is a little weaker than in previous entries in this series and the mystery is a little too easy to solve. I prefer that the mystery be too easy to solve however, rather than have clues withheld so that the reader can't solve the mystery at all. As usual, the authors do a wonderful job of transporting the reader to turn of the century England and they provide such intricate details of the food the characters are eating that reading these books always makes me hungry. This is not a series to take up if you are on a diet. This may not be the best book in this series but it is still a very fun and entertaining read.
A Treasure for Arthur Conan Doyle Fans.......2004-01-13
Having presented a review of the book, "The Hound of the Baskervilles," I was totally fasinated by the way the Alberts wove his life and beliefs into the Dartmoor mystery. A lot of fun to read and an entertaining way to learn more about the history and mores of the time.
Enjoyable.......2003-11-13
I really enjoy this series because I like the two main characters. I find the characters to be intelligent but fun at the same time. I also like the way that Bill & Susan Albert (Robin Paige) weave real-life people into the plots. I realize that the people may not have acted the way that they are written, but it is fun to imagine that they would.
I did find this mystery a little too easy to solve and that usually makes me rate a book only 3 stars rather than 4, but I found the locale descriptions and the mystery itself to be well-written enough to deserve the 4th star.
In this episode, Charles & Kate are in Dartmoor - Charles to begin the process of fingerprinting prisoners at the local prison, Kate to get background information for a new book. While there, the local lord is killed and an escaped prisoner is initially blamed. Charles & Kate think that that is not the case and set out to find the real murderer(s). Their main help comes from another fictional character from a previous entry in this series, Patsy Marsden, and from Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.
An interesting read and I look forward to the next book in the series.
Very Boring.......2003-08-21
This is the first time I've read a book by this author and will probably be my last. I am an avid reader but I had to force myself through this book. It didn't hold my attention. The plot was very weak and there just wasn't much to the storyline. I found the book very boring.
Customer Reviews:
ok as an airplane book.......2005-10-18
I much prefer other authors for mysteries. It's well written but more along the lines of a romance than a mystery
Elementary My Dear Sheridan.......2005-07-06
The husband and wife sleuthing team of Lord Charles and Lady Kathryn Sheridan have found their way to Dartmoor just in time for a fine adventure. Charles is going to the famous prison at Dartmoor to set up a fingerprinting operation and Kate is looking around the fog-shrouded moors in search of material for a new book. Also, Charles has a particular interest in one prisoner whom he believes has been falsely imprisoned and he thinks that he can prove this by the use of fingerprints.
Shortly after Charles visits the prison and also this particular prisoner, there is a prison break and one of the three escapees is none other than the prisoner that Charles thinks is innocent. To cloudy the waters even more, a local Lord is found murdered shortly after the escape and the locals immediately conclude that the escapee did it. The other two escapees are caught in short order by the way, but the one who hold's Charles' interest is nowhere to be found. After some sniffing around, Charles is able to say conclusively that the prisoner in question was not guilty of the crime for which he had been sent to Dartmoor. After proving this man's innocence of the first crime, Charles and Kate set out to find out who really murdered the local Lord, which of course they do.
As is normally the case with this series, actual historical characters are to be found in this book, the most notable of which is Dr. Arthur Conan Doyle, who is not yet a Sir. Doyle is in Dartmoor trying to get a feel for the moors as he prepares to write "The Hound of the Baskervilles." Doyle plays a rather large part in this story but I must say that I thought that the authors were a little bit hard on him. Could it be that the Albert's are a little jealous of the Grand Master of mystery novels?
The plot in this book is a little weaker than in previous entries in this series and the mystery is a little too easy to solve. I prefer that the mystery be too easy to solve however, rather than have clues withheld so that the reader can't solve the mystery at all. As usual, the authors do a wonderful job of transporting the reader to turn of the century England and they provide such intricate details of the food the characters are eating that reading these books always makes me hungry. This is not a series to take up if you are on a diet. This may not be the best book in this series but it is still a very fun and entertaining read.
A Treasure for Arthur Conan Doyle Fans.......2004-01-13
Having presented a review of the book, "The Hound of the Baskervilles," I was totally fasinated by the way the Alberts wove his life and beliefs into the Dartmoor mystery. A lot of fun to read and an entertaining way to learn more about the history and mores of the time.
Enjoyable.......2003-11-13
I really enjoy this series because I like the two main characters. I find the characters to be intelligent but fun at the same time. I also like the way that Bill & Susan Albert (Robin Paige) weave real-life people into the plots. I realize that the people may not have acted the way that they are written, but it is fun to imagine that they would.
I did find this mystery a little too easy to solve and that usually makes me rate a book only 3 stars rather than 4, but I found the locale descriptions and the mystery itself to be well-written enough to deserve the 4th star.
In this episode, Charles & Kate are in Dartmoor - Charles to begin the process of fingerprinting prisoners at the local prison, Kate to get background information for a new book. While there, the local lord is killed and an escaped prisoner is initially blamed. Charles & Kate think that that is not the case and set out to find the real murderer(s). Their main help comes from another fictional character from a previous entry in this series, Patsy Marsden, and from Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.
An interesting read and I look forward to the next book in the series.
Very Boring.......2003-08-21
This is the first time I've read a book by this author and will probably be my last. I am an avid reader but I had to force myself through this book. It didn't hold my attention. The plot was very weak and there just wasn't much to the storyline. I found the book very boring.
Book Description
Further Along the Road Less Traveled takes the lectures of Dr. Peck and presents his profound insights into the issues that confront and challenge all of us today: spirituality, forgiveness, relationships, and growing up. In this aid for living less simplistically, you will learn not to look for the easy answers but to think multidimensionally. You will learn to reach for the "ultimate step," which brings you face to face with your personal spirituality. It will be this that helps you appreciate the complexity that is life.
Continue the journey of personal and spiritual growth with this wise and insightful book.
Customer Reviews:
Few New Ideas.......2007-05-07
This book further expands on the "Road Less Traveled" and the "Road less Traveled and Beyond" and does not have the level of interesting new insights available in the earlier books. However, Peck is more careful in his criticism of others than in his earlier books. Read those books first since they are great, especially the "Road Less Traveled".
Further Along the Road Less Traveled - Review by a writer.......2007-03-03
The book has been developed from Dr. Peck's lectures, which he has expanded, co-edited, and transformed into a unified and compelling presentation of his ideas and insights. In this philosophical work, Dr. Peck addresses the most urgent questions of personal and spiritual growth, including "blame and forgiveness," "the issue of death and meaning," "self-love versus self-esteem," and "sexuality and spirituality." The book takes us from the first step in the spiritual journey of growing up to the next step of knowing yourself, and the ultimate step of searching for a personal God. Further Along the Road Less Traveled is a journey of self-discovery. "Let us prepare ourselves," he says. "Let us do so by relearning how important we are, how beautiful we are, and how we are desired beyond our wildest imaginings. And let us, as best we can, go out into the world to teach others how important they are, how beautiful they are, and how they too are desired beyond their wildest imaginings."
Trish New, author of The Thrill of Hope and South State Street Journal.
The First Fifty Pages Are Worth The Price........2005-12-06
In the first fifty pages of this book Dr. Peck really inspires me. These pages will be reread by me for many years to come. His words are an affirmation that good work will reap rewards, even if it is not in the form of instant gratification.
These first pages remind me that there is a lot more out there, and it helps me to refocus on what is truly important to me, to my family, and to the community I live in. Dr. Peck really speaks to the man in me who wishes to do his best for those around me, as well as helping me to fight back the more selfish man within me.
I find this to be a frankly written book, written plainly without unnecessary exercises in intellectual grandeur. He writes intelligently, passionately, and compassionately as Dr. Peck reminds you that he is just a subject to failings as the reader.
Very nice addendum to the Road Less Traveled.......2005-04-22
M. Scott Peck follows up his popular best-seller with this collection of essays melded together quite well to form a coherent book. The chapters range over a variety of topics that add to the spiritual growth theme Peck has going in his first book. The topics that stand out in my mind after having just read the book are as follows:
1. How society needs to think about dying more
2. How AA really has a good program - melding spirituality and psychology.
3. Science and religion (or spirituality) need to find common ground together after spending years in separate spheres.
4. The four stages of spiritual development.
There is more there too, but these are the topics that I remember the best. It's a very quick read and well worth your time. But read "The Road Less Traveled" first if you haven't done so already.
interesting.......2004-10-22
Less interesting than the others books I have read from this author, but still lots of thought provoking images and explainations.
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- Regional Cooking From Middle-earth:Recipes of The Third Age
- Recipes From Middle-Earth? Not very believable.
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Regional Cooking from Middle-Earth: Recipies of the Third Age
Emerald Took
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This is a sincere labor of love; an honest attempt to share some favorite recipes from over the years, create some, and honor some of the adopted ones I have always enjoyed cooking and Tolkien's works...and this is a tribute to them both. These are recipes I have accrued over four decades; they represent a sample of recipes I love that I hope you come to love,too. I had a lot of fun with the Elvish names, compiling information and creating an embellished personal history from the inspiration of a remarkable college professor who I grew up admiring, adoring, and genuinely loving. I read two memorable texts when I was 10 years old: Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance, and The Hobbit. The latter played a very large role in the course my life took. I grew up in the middle of volatile political times and turbulent change, a member of the disenfranchised populations three times over. I learned to make lemonade out of lemons (see recipe #1)I learned,thanks to Tolkien, that even the most timid and diminutive could have a dramatic, positive impact on the world. I also learned through my cultural teachings and my subsequent reading as a teen of The Lord of The Rings that the earth and all of its inhabitants are sacred. We all have our contributions to make. I saw the obvious parallels in the struggles that the characters of Middle Earth faced and my own world. I identified with messages from the text with themes from my own traditions. This book is a celebration of those cultures; Tolkien's and ours. There are family recipes in here that are literally hundreds and years old; some were gifts to my family from other cultures over the years. Some are adaptations of recipes collected over the years from various sources,including neighbors,local restaurants, and dear friends...all of whom are properly mentioned in the index. There are recipes of my own creation from Tolkien's inspiration...namel,lembas (or coimas), which I started making 25 years ago. There are three types,and they are my interpretation,and of course, never meant to be the only interpretation of them.
I am also very health conscious. I don't eat these kinds of foods everyday some of them simply aren't the best for all people. Use your discretion, and modify some of the fat,cholesterol,and salt content where appropriate.There are places where I offer lower fat, salt, and cholesterol alternatives, where I know they will work in the recipe.I make mostly vegetarian dishes these days,so a lot of the classic menus have vegetarian alternatives, for those who may go meatless. There are several recipes here for young children and for baby. I also only use whole ingredients whole grains no white potatoes,turbinado sugar, and pure honey. Many people who have problems with their sugar levels will find this refreshing. Complex carbohydrates will metabolize better. I do not ever use sugar substitutes in the recipes.I try to keep the recipes as close to foods of the past as possible.There are no microwave recipes in here: most of these are appropriate for wood stoves,electric or gas. I also live in the mountains,so some have been modified to meet the sea level requirement.If I am uncertain how a recipe will perform in your area,I give you fair warning.
I have classified the recipes by region, not race of peoples. Many areas have had a number of different cultures living on them through the ages,and their populations have migrated, here and in Middle Earth. Many, like Bree, offer a combination of different influences and types. I hope there will be some there that appeal to the reader. The foods of The Dark Lands chapter have more to do with humor in the characterizations of the food than the actual places they are associated with. For example,the classic cheeseburger is lovingly referred to as Mount Doom because that's what it will do to one's arteries if eaten too frequently. Mince meat pie is nicknamed for the Balrog because that's probably what would go through your mind that you might become if you ran into him in the Mines of Moria. I hope you have fun with them, too.
Above all, this project is meant to honor and respect all peoples...from Middle Earth and our own. Tolkien said that Middle Earth wasn't some other dimension or parallel universe: it is our earth. I feel he really loved this earth, and so do I. It is in that spirit that this project was conceived.I hope it brings you great joy, fun, sharing, and a full tummy.
Wishing you all the best always,
Emerald Took
Customer Reviews:
Underrated.......2007-03-30
Regional Cooking from Middle-Earth is a delightful book - a weave of history. One of the reviews of this book is, to me, inappropriately critical. They ask for 'exotic' ingredients and other ~immersion~ in the fantasy world they find through LOTR. What they seem to miss is that Tolkien, in writing his works, drew upon the order of cultural ways he saw in our present world and our history. Whether the Third Age is in our past, our future, or our hearts, it is squarely seated along the arrow of time that we find ourselves.
My point, past the poetics: The people and cultures that Tolkien paints for us through his work have access to largely the same foods that we do. I'll grant a few enshrined and mysterious things - but even doing so, we can assume that the bulk of foods consume by those in Middle Earth were largely made from the same things we have access to now. Considering also the somewhat medieval times in which Middle Earth is described, we can also assume that many foods would be simple, comforting - homely, at times. The kinds on which most of us were raised.
The recipes in this book are a crafted blend of home cooking, dazzlers for occasions, and creative presentations. If you're the kind of person who likes to live with a bit of Middle Earth in your life all the time, you'll find consonance with this collection of recipes. If you look past the recipes, you may find a genuine attempt to do credit to Tolkien's styl of bridging between worlds.
Regional Cooking From Middle-earth:Recipes of The Third Age.......2003-06-19
I own this book, and it has most of my favorite recipes in it. I love the little twists on traditional recipes, which is what the introduction tells us. It's like being in Middle-earth. The author paid very close attention to what foods would have been available to the people who could have lived there, and the preparations were very traditional. I also liked the use of whole foods and the vegetarian options. It is a cookbook that anyone could use, and that's what makes it so much fun. It is the perfect gift.
Recipes From Middle-Earth? Not very believable........2003-02-19
I received Regional Cooking from Middle-Earth as a Yuletide gift, and was very excited to see it after having read a positive review in the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. However, after closely looking through the book, I'm sorry to say that I can only give it 1 star. It seems Stephanie Simmons (Emerald Took) had some fun in creating the book, but it's just not what I had in mind. Here are my main problems with it:
* The very title, Regional Cooking from Middle-Earth, is misleading in respect to the content. Most of the recipes are pretty commonplace (with a few exceptions, including interpretations of Ent Draught and Lembas), such as hamburgers, chili, three-bean-salad, devilled eggs, etc. None of the ingredients in these dishes are very interesting or unique, and their banality is disguised by an exotic Elvish name.
* In the recipes, the author often calls for powdered herbs and spices such as garlic powder, dried basil, and dried parsley. Since the author extols the virtues of fresh and whole foods elsewhere in the book, why the use of insipid dried herbs/spices? Some of these are fine dried, such as rosemary or cumin (among others), but dried parsley? It tastes like nothing!
* I know that the author's intent was to leave many of the recipes open to vegetarians and sometimes vegans (of which I am grateful), but she uses vegetable oil (something I can't imagine being widely available in Middle-Earth) as the fat in foods such as cakes. It seems more likely that butter would be used instead, and oil makes for fairly heavy cakes and cookies without adding any flavor. Speaking of not being widely available in Middle-Earth, I doubt Miracle Whip (which appears in recipes) existed there, either.
* It is self-published (spiral-bound). Spiral binding can be useful in a cookbook, but the unprofessional look of the text ends up being (unfortunately) more annoying than charming. The font used throughout the book is presumably meant to look quaint, but makes readability a bit of a problem. Also, the book is in need of a simple copy editor - there are several grammatical errors that would be easy to fix had someone just given it a second look.
All in all, my expectations of Regional Cooking from Middle-Earth must have been set too high. I apologize if my criticism sounds too harsh; it's just one opinion, after all. As a big fan of Tolkien as well as an advocate of cooking with whole and organic foods, I expected a wonderful marriage of interesting, simple, and healthful new recipes which the author researched carefully to match regions in Middle Earth. Instead, it's a fairly pedestrian cookbook with the recipe names in Elvish, a handful of genuinely imaginative, Middle-Earth-inspired recipes, and some anecdotes (which admittedly are sweet and add a homey touch to the book).
The Middle-Earth-inspired recipes should have been posted (or offered for sale) on one of the many Tolkien fan sites; the rest of them ought to have stayed in the author's kitchen. I hope it isn't true, but I can't help but wonder if, in composing this cookbook, the author wanted to capitalize a bit on Tolkien's recent popularity...
Book Description
In Conversations with Dog, professional animal communicator Kate Solisti-Mattelon poses some of life's most intriguing questions to our canine friends. Dogs kindly spell it out with responses that offer insights into the spiritual, physical, and mental awareness of our canine friends. Read their tremendously touching and insightful answers to questions about matters practical and profound, such as:
Why do I love you more than most humans in my life? We are uncomplicated.
Why do you chase cats? If it acts like prey, we have to act as predator.
How do you tolerate cruelty and mistreatment and still respond with unconditional love? We can't help it.
This is not a dog-care manual. It is a tool for understanding. The dogs in your life can be valuable teachers.
Conversations with Dog is filled with inspiration and canine wisdom that will enhance your intimate connection with these beautiful creatures. It is a must-read for anyone who enjoys life in the company of dogs.
Customer Reviews:
If you love dogs, this is a must read!.......2007-02-12
This book provides wonderful insight into dog behavior, how dogs think, the purpose of dogs in our lives. I loved it!
Barbara Graham, Cloverdale, CA
wonderful read.......2007-01-05
I read this book within a couple of days. It is very insightful and inspirational .
Dog Whisperer 101.......2005-05-06
I think this is a great book in learning how to understand how your dog thinks. Imagine sitting down and having a conversation with your special companion; what would you ask him or her? This book gives the basics on what those human questions and canine answers might be. It goes beyond that theorizing that if we learn to treat our dog friends right the lessons will expand to relationships with people.
I plan on reading it again and also visiting the website:www.AKinshipwithAnimals.com.
Short and invaluable to all dog owners.
Sorry I bought this book.......2004-08-09
I had to put 1 star because there is no -10 stars that I could put. This book is not what I expected, I'm wondering if this is a joke book instead of something that is supposed to be taken seriously. I am sorry I spent my time and money purchasing this book.
The Tao of Dog.......2001-02-03
This is a sweet book! The wisdom, love, and gentle guidance of the canine species (and the special touch of author and animal communicator Kate Solisti-Mattelon) will amaze and enlighten you. I laughed, cried, and was challenged to try to deeply understand these marvelous beings who have graciously chosen to throw their lot in with the human race. The questions are from real people, and the answers are from the heart and soul of dog. And they make so much sense! In "Conversations," dog provides answers from the mundane (Does it feel good to wag your tail?), to the practical (What is the easiest way to train you?), to the metaphysical (Where do you go when you die?). Here you'll find everything you ever wondered about dogs, and more than a few things you never even thought to ask. Now I look at my own dog with renewed respect, and find that our relationship is growing more special every day. Thanks, Kate, for reminding me who he really is, and helping me appreciate the great gift of love he brings to my life. No doubt about it, anyone who's ever been owned by a dog is guaranteed to love this book.
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Dirt for Making Things: An Apprenticeship in Maricopa Pottery
Janet Stoeppelmann
Manufacturer: Northland Pub
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ASIN: 0873585992 |
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This magnificent pictorial encyclopedia includes not only the latest cultivars but also rarities such as Wollemia nobilis, recently discovered in Australia. From towering redwoods photographed in their coastal habitat to recent dwarf varieties so popular in small gardens, conifers are presented in all their astonishing diversity.
Customer Reviews:
Conifers:the illustrated encyclopedia.......2007-09-10
Very good book. One of the few places you will a lot of trees published
a supplemental resource.......2007-02-18
This set of 2 books has an enormous amount of photographs. In fact, what is meant by an Illustrated Encyclopedia is that it is composed solely of photographs. There is no text other than the captions. Photograph quality is generally good, although some are of juvenille specimens and don't show mature form. It is also clear that culture plays a large part in the mature form in many cases, and it would be nice to show various specimens rather than just one. Still, this is an essential resource to have in your library if you want to know about garden conifers. You'll just need additional resources as well.
Nothing compares.......2001-12-17
I own and operate a nursery using both of these books as a primary resource when purchasing conifers from growers. When customers refer to these books at our library, they comment on how beautiful the many conifers are available. My only wish the book had w/b zone hardiness and growth habit. Buy it. ProGardens, Inc. East Amherst, New York.
Conifers : The Illustrated Encyclopedia (Two Volume Set).......2000-07-01
Two world authorities compiled this outstanding conifer book featuring 2347 excellent, sharp photos reproduced beautifully on high quality paper. Each picture was taken at the proper distance to show the tree's outstanding detail. Captions are a sentence or two with location often included. For detail use a good companion book such as the Manual of Cultivated Conifers by Krussmann. Imperative for landscapers and a joy for tree lovers -- a bargain at the cover price. A quality book clearly at the top of my list of favorites.
great book to figure out what you have growing in your yard........1998-11-29
pictures are great !!butlacks the necessary info on growing,care,climate zones&changes of sasons on the plants.but i love it for all it's visual contents
Book Description
Conifers for Gardens is intended to take away the element of uncertainty when you're choosing a plant that may alter your yard for years to come. Profusely illustrated with more than 1,500 crisp photographs and brimming with concise descriptions of both species and their numerous cultivars, this meticulously researched reference provides information — including size, appearance, hardiness, preferred growing conditions and susceptibility to pests and diseases — for almost every hardy conifer you're likely to encounter in the trade, whether it's a tried-and-true favorite or a connoisseur's treasure. So if you've ever been torn between, say, 'Golden Mop', 'Lemon Thread', and 'Sungold' sawara-cypresses, relax — choosing and identifying conifers just got a whole lot easier.
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Solar Interiors : Energy Space
Katherine Panchyk
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Latex for Everyone
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- Speed is gold
- A non-programmers guide to a poweful program.
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LaTEX for Everyone
Jane Hahn
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Full of easy-to-understand examples, this book is a complete reference guide and tutorial for typesetting documents using L
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Customer Reviews:
Speed is gold.......2001-06-07
For those who want to become productive with LaTex without wasting lots time reading irrelevant information, this book gets you to do just that. I have used quite a few Tex references over the years, Hahn's book is the one that I go back to time after time.
A non-programmers guide to a poweful program........1996-11-24
Like most of the programs attached to the Unix environment this
book takes the reader into a powerful and complex application.
The benefit of this volume is that the reader is given the chance
to learn just what the task at hand needs. By allowing the novice
to learn what needs to be done in the beginning, the book provides powerful
methods for success. In giving the reader a balence of easy to use
concepts backed by concise reference material almost any level of
skill can be accomodated.
Over all this work is an excellent blend of concept
and reference. For the beginner as well as the experienced Tex
user, this book should be on the "must read" list. As a reference it is ample for even
the most experienced user.
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- Recommended for those interested in History & Journalism
- Excellent account of a man struggling to succeed.
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Ted Poston: Pioneer American Journalist
Kathleen A. Hauke
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Customer Reviews:
Recommended for those interested in History & Journalism.......1999-08-30
Anybody who is interested in Black Culture and History should read TED POSTON, PIONEER AMERICAN JOURNALIST, by Kathleen A. Hauke. Hauke did excellent research in this well-written book about Ted Poston's life, his time, and his work. I think it should be mandatory reading for all students of journalism, and it would be interesting for anyone interested in American history.
Excellent account of a man struggling to succeed........1999-04-16
As a minority journalist myself, I have been the sole person of color on three of the six newspaper staffs I have worked on. So it was refreshing and exciting for me to learn about a journalism pioneer who broke the barriers that had previously kept minorities out of mainstream newspapers. Ted Poston comes across as a proud man, striving to reserve his dignity in a world that spits in his face. He is shown to be quick-witted and dedicated. But the author, Kathleen A. Hauke, doesn't pull any punches. She also reveals Poston's dark side, how his drive for professional success eroded his personal happiness. As a background, we see Poston at his best as he works in the Jim Crow world of the 1930s and 40s and uses humor as a weapon to win acceptance. Heavily detailed, the book authoritatively discusses Poston's life and career through his body of work and the memories of those who knew and worked with him.
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