Book Description
Sofie Metropolis is a struggling, young private investigator in working-class Astoria, Queens. Chasing cheating spouses and finding lost pets may not be glamorous, but its better than waiting tables at her fathers or uncles dueling Greek restaurants. A recent cheating spouse case ended with a bangliterallywhen Sofie shot her client, who was trying to murder his wife. Now shes hot on the trail of a missing Greek dry cleaner who may have been laundering money for the mob. The mafiathat is, the darkly handsome Tony DiPiazzawarns her off and propositions her at the same time. Sofies personal and professional entanglements with DiPiazza have Jake Porter acting worried. A mysterious Australian, Porter has the knack of turning up when Sofies about to get killed and disappearing before she can thank him, um, properly. But Sofie barely notices Jakes concern, or the fact that hes hanging around a lot more than usual. Shes too busy spending her nights tracking a runaway ferret and her days avoiding the mob, trying to find Uncle Tolly, and figuring out if her very traditional Greek father is having an affair.
Customer Reviews:
Greek American Detective In Astoria.......2007-08-14
After reading the first book, "Sophie Metropolis", in what is now a three book series, "Dirty Laundry" adds to the great satirical picture painted of the later immigrants (after WW II) Greek Americans living out their lives in Astoria, Long Island. Sophie is a private investigator who works on missing dog cases, adulterous spouses, and even murders. Her ethnic life is woven seamlessly into her PI activities and the Greek subculture is really a second facet of the book. It is hilarious and farcial; one would not term it the usual mystery investigation and solution. These books are good and entertaining. What else could you ask for? If you are Greek American anywhere in the USA, you will recognize your world in Sophie's. If not, welcome to one of the funnier aspects of this group.
Another Sophie HIT.......2007-07-08
In the spirit of Stephanie Plum, Sophie Metropolis gives another wonderful read.
Dirty Laundry was entertaining and kept me enthralled to the end!
getting better, but.......a Greek girl's review on Sophie...........2007-06-24
OK I give you that this book is better than the debut book.
What caught in my throat on page 1 was Sophie talking about going to Church, or not going to Church, and she (or the authors) called our Sunday service a MASS. noooooooooooooooooo. Our service is The Divine Liturgy. Why a Greek husband-wife writing team would make such a mistake, or it was the fault of editor who didn't know better, I don't know - This series is supposed to give the reader more insight to being a Greek kid in an American world, so the info needs to be correct. Some folks still think we worship in temples to the gods...
So you can guess I was bracing myself for any other culturally incorrect things to pop up in this book. There weren't more, thankfully.
The story deals with a Greek laundry owner who disappears and Sophie is asked to find him. She gets over her head in things, but thanks to sexy Porter, she is ok. All's well that ends well...WELL Sophie meets a nice man she thinks is her sister's suiter, and she sees what a gentleman he is...and I had another Stephanie Plum moment...is this going to be Joe to Porter's Ranger?? OY. and that's not Greek.
But I have to say all in all, I like Sophie and yes I have the hardback of the 3rd installment. Do I feel passionately about this series?? Yes.
As a Greek-American I can relate to things (like My Big Fat Greek Wedding) - it may be on the side of slapstick and exaggeration, but fundamentally somewhere there is fact. Stop with the Plum like coincidences - Carringtons, get Greek facts straight if you're writing about a Greek girl - she has all of us Greek girls rooting for her - and the recipes are good too. Still can't stand frappes - yuk
Better than the First.......2007-02-02
Okay, so the sequel to Sofie Metropolis is much better. At least the editor seems to be earning her paycheck this time. 'Thomas the Toad' ex husband is only mentioned thirty times as opposed to a hundred.
The plot is stronger and I enjoyed Sofie's attempts to serve court papers to the cross-dressing bloke in the pink nightgown. People breaking into her apartment, car troubles, dog troubles, studly man around at the drop of a hat, a funeral home, maniacal granny, dysfunctional folks - all blatantly cribbed from Stefanie Plum...not so much.
S. Plum Lighter.......2006-11-26
It appears that a new category, indeed, three new categories have been added to the circle of cozy mysteries in addition to such dear old favorites as the English country village, the English country house, the plucky widow/divorcee soldiering on, the plucky widow/divorcee soldiering on with kids, the wannabe reporter, the intrepid small businesswoman, the gourmet cook/caterer (recipes included), the cat-centered mystery, the dog-centered mystery, the ... well, you know the rest. The new categories are, of course,
1. - Stephanie Plum Light,
2. - Stephanie Plum Lighter, and
3. - Stephanie Plum Lightest.
All things considered, I believe this series about a Greek-American PI should be rated as Stephanie Plum Lighter. Naturally, if PI Metropolis' personal automobiles acquire the habit of blowing up in book after book, that rating would promptly be upgraded to Stephanie Plum Light.
Those who have read the Amazon reviews for the first book of the series, "Sofie Metropolis," may remember that helpful readers provided lists of similarities between that book (and as we now see the series as a whole) and the Plum Saga. I shall now endeavor to list the differences between the Metropolis books and the Plum Saga:
1. - Sofie Metropolis' name is not Stephanie Plum.
The Metropolis books are hardly original but they are not bad. They are lightly amusing and an easy read (a widely-used a term that I normally regard as the kiss of death, but not necessarily so in this case.) They will serve as an adequate stopgap for readers badly Jonesing for a Plum-fix before the next authentic tale of Stephanie's misadventures appears.
A TRIFLING QUESTION: When Ms. Metropolis' elders use her true name, they call her "Sofia." Shouldn't that be "Sophia"?
Book Description
Part 1: Four warlocks of great evil murder the King of all worlds and destroy the magical world of Cantilia. It is up to the new Queen of all worlds, Tanoya, and her half brother Aldrain to restore the balance of the universe. They must create a new world of pure magic, and watch over the new world. However, the four warlocks are not done yet . . . Part 2: Of all the great warriors in Fallor, the Wildcat is the strongest of all. Blessed by the Goddess, she has seven different animal kins. But will she be strong enough to save her country and her king when Fallor becomes torn apart by war and betrayal?
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The author of the successful The pH Miracle offers a revolutionary new diet and health program for the millions who suffer from either Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes. Diabetes has become an epidemic in the United States with an estimated 17 million people diagnosed with the disease and millions more at risk. With attention focused on blood sugar and insulin levels, however, the underlying cause of all the devastation-excess acidity of the body-has been overlooked. A nationally known microbiologist and nutritionist changes all that with this diet and lifestyle plan designed specifically for people with Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes. With advice on which foods to eat, which to avoid, and delicious recipes, as well as guidance on managing stress and exercising safely, Dr. Young's program balances the body's pH, controlling acidity and helping to reverse diabetes-or stop it before it starts. This remarkable plan can reduce and sometimes eliminate the need for insulin or oral medications. THE pH MIRACLE FOR DIABETES empowers readers to take control of their health, and feel better than they ever thought possible.
Customer Reviews:
A Good Idea.......2007-01-10
The pH Miracle for Diabetes
By Robert O. Young, PhD, and Shelley Redford Young
Warner Books
© 2004
All persons who are diabetic, whether Type 1 or Type 2, or pre-diabetics ("impaired fasting glucose", meaning, BG readings from 110 - 126) like me, want to lead normal lives, eat "normal" things, be lethargic, and go about their business without regard to their BG readings. To place ourselves in such an arena, we all want a magic pill which will make us fit in with the lifestyles of 5/6th of the U.S. population. Unfortunately, no one has found such a pill, even though more and more books are written about the virtues of more and more pills, and new and improved dietary supplements.
Before I review this book, I must first give you a mini-review of The Acid Alkaline Food Guide, by Dr. Susan E. Brown and Larry Trivieri, Jr., Squareone Publishers, © 2006. This book gives a much more concise and better description of what pH balance is, how it affects your health, and the possible consequences of not keeping ones system "in balance". pH means "potential for hydrogen", a term used in chemistry, which indicates whether a solution, fluid or compound is acidic, alkaline, or neutral. pH can be measured in our bodies by testing saliva and urine or blood (pH strips are available for the first 2 tests), and if we have a heavy concentration of hydrogen in our systems, we are "acid based". The scale goes from 0 to 14; to be healthy, we should have slightly alkaline, oxygen-rich arterial blood (7.365 to 7.45 is ideal) - a reading of 7.0 is neutral.
Oxygen rich systems (alkaline based) neutralize formation of acids which might prove to be harmful. To help us stay in the neutral zone, our bodies use calcium and protein from bones, and possibly other places, to pump more alkaline to our systems in order to neutralize formation of acids, so as to keep us in balance. After the passage of time, if we fail to keep our systems in balance, and we become acid based, our bone formation will be reduced, calcium will be lost in our urine (leading to kidney stone formation), proteins will breakdown causing our muscles to waste away, our systems will be unable to repair cells, tissues and organs fully, our systems will age at an accelerated pace, more free radicals will be produced, we will be subject to increased fluid retention, and so forth.
The American diet is centered around foods that create acid-base systems. Dr. Brown lists about 70 pages of foods we eat, and rates them according to whether the food is alkaline-forming or acid-forming. The first time I read through the list, I determined that I could not eat any food without running the risk of forming more acids in my system. To remedy this, Dr. Young would have me become a vegetarian, but Dr. Brown has an easier solution: eat more dark green vegetables than any other food group. She doesn't require me to give up meat or eggs or nuts, so long as 2/3rd of my plate contains foods that are alkaline-forming (such as kale, collard greens, asparagus, snap green beans, etc.).
Dr. Brown explains the basis for her conclusions. Our bodies have 3 methods of getting rid of unwanted "poisons", or acid forming chemicals, all of which are filtered through our bodies:
First, our lungs supply our bodies with much needed oxygen (as we breathe in), and dispel (exhale) carbon dioxide (the "burned" waste from our system - an inference might be made that aerobic exercise helps cleanse our system, because it requires lots of heavy breathing, which gives us a double dose of oxygen; in turn the CO2 expels the oxidized stuff we don't need);
Second, our kidneys filter unwanted sugars, and other waste products which we don't need (we rid our systems through urine - a preventative measure we can take is to drink lots of pure, and hopefully ionized or ozone rich water, which will keep our kidneys healthy, as well as supply needed oxygen to our systems); and
Third, our skin filters out other things, through our perspiration (which is also produced through exercise).
With this background in mind, we can have a better understanding of what Dr. Young advocates in his book. He noticed the correlation between acid based systems and diabetes, and concluded that if our systems are neutral, or slightly alkaline, our blood sugars would be "normal". As I have been checking my pH balance every morning, which I do before checking my BG reading, I can generally predict what my BG readings will be. If my system measures 7.0, which is neutral, my BG readings are pretty good (98 to 107). If my pH balance is 6.5, my BG readings will be higher (113, 114).
Although Dr. Young's book does not explain the chemistry involved in the process, he nonetheless makes a very persuasive argument that by eating lots of green vegetables, and drinking pure water mixed with green powder (the "green drink"), diabetics can improve their BG readings. Throughout the book, there are very interesting testimonials, given by both Type 1 and Type 2 diabetics; all of them reported a marked improvement in their BG readings - once they began drinking green drinks, stopped drinking carbonated beverages, and changing their eating habits.
The "green drink" is simply a mixture of oxygenated water (which can be produced with an ozone machine, or by adding sodium chlorite drops to pure water) and a teaspoon of green drink powder (which is nothing more than powdered, ground vegetables). I usually have two drinks a day, instead of an extra cup of coffee in the morning and a Diet Coke in the afternoon (which I have now given up).
Dr. Young also requires us to exercise. He prefers aerobic exercise to anaerobic exercise. I have no quarrel with his observations, especially since I have a better understanding of the benefits of having more oxygen pumped through my lungs. Oxidation is a good thing as far as I am concerned, because it neutralizes unwanted hydrogen ions and other viruses. As a side note, I have switched from the treadmill to an elliptical trainer, which gives me a better, complete body workout in less time.
Half of Dr. Young's book consists of recipes, which are all vegetarian in nature. We have not tried any of them, for a number of reasons. First, Dr. Young assumes that food budgets are unlimited, even for those of us who do not live in California. Thus, we cannot eat avocados three or four times a day. Second, the ingredients used in the recipes (even by California standards) are very expensive.
As I am writing this review, I can report that my pH readings do bear some correlation with my BG readings. When my pH is 6.5, my BG readings are a bit higher than when my pH is 7.0 or higher. Because of the changed variables (new exercise regimen, taking 2 green drinks a day, watching my intake of fatty foods, eating more green vegetables), I cannot isolate one component as causing the improvement in my BG readings.
It would be wonderful to learn that an adjustment to our diets could rid us of the need for insulin, metformin, Avandia, and other such drugs. None of the books I have reviewed suggest that we remain idle - all of the authors want us to exercise regularly (which may turn out to be the most important component of all - a recent report indicated that the best preventative for Alzheimer's Disease was to do 3 hours of aerobic exercise a week - oxygen is needed in your brain, you know).
Dr. Young's book is worth owning. Before you purchase this recommended book, I suggest that you consider reading other resources on ph balances.
The Revolutionart Diet Plan For type 1 and 2 Diabetics.......2006-01-29
The book, greatest purchase that you can have. It has helped out in the balance of food that can be eaten, it's simple to follow and it even stastes good. I have always had a problem with what to cook for myself, that is the toughest part about a diabetic. With this book you are watching the sugar intake, the acid intake and more. I do wish there were more recipes to choose from that are just as good as these. I want to thank Dr. Young and his wife for doing all the research and providing everyone with facts. I have been a diabetic for 22 years and the change in my food without the acid is unreal to believe. This was a blessing for me. Thank you so much.
Justina Perez
EXCELLENT PLAN.......2005-06-08
I LOVE this plan. Its an excellent idea and I felt 1000% better after the first three days and then tried to eat something that was not on the plan and was flooded with a headache, and body pains like crazy.
I gave the book 4 stars because I would like a "Menu" plan . . . suggestions to eat this for breakfast, this for a snack and this for lunch etc. He gives really great information, just not how to combine foods so you don't feel hungry. The recipes in the back are excellent, but I wish they were better "catagorized", such as this is what you eat for balancing PH, this is what you eat when you are done balancing your PH etc. I would see a recipe that I would like to try and only read from their "reward" that it was a transitional recipe.
I have recommened this book to several of my diabetic friends. I have had EXCELLENT sugar levels using the diet and my asthma has improved dramatically!
The pH Miracle Books.......2005-04-16
With six books on the market, Dr. Robert O. Young and His wife, Shelley Redford Young, have established themselves as the preeminent scientific researchers on how to balance your body chemistry and achieve your ideal healthy weight. Every African-American and African-Caribbean or persons suffering from Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes, obesity, overweight, underweight, hypertension, cancer, AIDS, and heart disease or who may have been reared on "soul food" need to discover The pH Mriacle, The pH Miracle for Diabetes and their latest book The pH Miracle for Weight Loss and the rejuenating recipes to alkalize and energize an over acidified diet. I have made this revolutionary dietary paradigm shift an official part of my professional ministry. With the Young's New Biology and nutrition program, pastors, and congregations will rediscover the miraculous link between health and spirituality.
The Reverend Dean Lawrence Edward Carter Sr., Ph.D.
Martin Luther King Jr. International Chapel
Morehouse College
The pH Miralce For Diabetes.......2005-03-15
Dr. Young 's research provides a clear path out of the challenges of blood sugar. One of my colleagues used this approach with a man who had lost most of his eyesight from diabetic retinopathy 1 year previously after having gone through laser surgery. After 2 weeks 85% of his vision came back in one eye and he was able to ragain his drivers license. Another friends father is now off of all of his medications and his blood sugar is fine. For those who choose to take the responsibility of their health in their own hands, this book is a beacon of hope.
Book Description
Exquisitely illustrated with more than 55 color photographs, Birthday Cakes features memorable, celebratory cakes and birthday stories by renowned chefs, cookbook writers, and passionate bakers -- including the likes of Julia Child, Alice Waters, James Beard, Alice Medrich, and Jim Fobel. This elegant yet easy-to-use cake-making book invites us to celebrate everything birthday: the making and presentation of the cake, the warm glow of the candles, the whispering of a wish, and the heartwarming ritual of cutting and sharing the cake. Everyone will enjoy oohs and aahs when a Meyer Lemon Pound Cake is served, a beautiful, sophisticated cake that can be decorated with glazed flowers and long French birthday candles. A fabulous three-day cake-making extravaganza for the truly dedicated is Gayle Ortiz's Princess Cake, a Swedish sweet-sixteen tradition. For happy smiles all around, there's a simple, delicious chocolate cake dressed in luscious frosting, just like grandmother used to make. Sprinkled with fun ideas and tips for decorating, this collection of cake recipes and personal birthday memories will inspire cakes so special friends and family will wish they had more than one birthday.
Customer Reviews:
Home-cooking Forever.......2007-06-14
I LOVE this book and quite honestly I find the rather bland reviews perplexing. I tried the angel food cake recipe and it is by far the best I have ever made; tall, light and perfect. The Comfort's Coconut Cake is to die for and the Buttermilk Poppyseed bundt cake turned out great as well. I made a few others and not one got ho-hum from anyone. Seriously, I think the coconut cake alone justifies the purchase of this book and my girlfriend for whom I made this cake on her birthday agrees, two enthusiastic thumbs up!
The other thing I really liked about this book is the great photos and the stories behind the cakes. It is our family tradition for me to bake a homemade, from scratch cake for everyone's birthday and my children thoroughly enjoyed thumbing through this book and saying "This is the cake I want for MY birthday!" What delight it elicited from each one to see the creation they picked sitting before them on their special day.
I haven't tried the more complicated Princess cake but both my girls have tagged it as their choice for their sixteenth birthday. So what if it's complicated or time consuming, they only get one sixteenth birthday in their entire lives. Let's go out of our way to celebrate the life that is uniquely theirs.
If you really are unsure about buying it, order it from your library and try it out. Then you can buy it with the confidence of experience. But don't miss this great resource for making memorable birthday cakes.
Fantastic Book!!.......2007-02-26
I almost didn't buy this book because of some of the lukewarm reviews, but I'm glad I did! This is a wonderful book with numerous recipes that are easy to make and delightful. The "1-2-3 cake" is one my children love to make. All the recipes are clear and should be easy enough for anyone who knows anything about baking. The decoration ideas have really helped me take my creations up a notch. I promise you'll enjoy this book from the beautiful pictures right down to the delicious finished products!
incredible recipes.......2006-11-04
I love the cake recipes in this book.It has the best chef's cake recipes from restaurants.I can make the best cake at home and eat the whole cake, not just a slice!
hit and miss.......2006-05-30
first things first- asthetically, this book is beautiful. the pictures look like something out of a fairy tale, with cakes decorated with fluffy frosting and fresh flowers.
if this were just a coffee table book, it would be fine, but the recipes are a little off the mark. the gingerbread cake with chocolate frosting is a fantastic idea and the flavors work well, but my cake was runny and too soft. (given, my oven is like something out of prehistoric times, so it could be that too) the simple 1-2-3-4 vanilla cupcakes are actually quite good, one of the few vanilla cake recipes i've tried that doesn't end up tasting kind of like cornbread. however, all it takes is 2 minutes of refrigeration and they're hard as rocks. in general, this book is fun to own and the pictures are inspiring, but most of the recipes require a little messing with to make a product as beautiful as the images shown in the book.
Excellent Book.......2005-08-13
Looking at this book simply puts me in the mood for a party! The cakes are beautifully decorated, yet something a novice should be able to do themselves at home.The recipes are excellent; simple to advanced bakers should be equally pleased here.
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- The Great Pyr Bible
- Very good but lacking in the training part.
- A most informative book with plenty of photos worldwide
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The New Complete Great Pyrenees
Paul D. Strang
Manufacturer: Howell Books
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Binding: Hardcover
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ASIN: 0876051883 |
Customer Reviews:
Show dogs only.......2007-08-01
This book is only of any real value to someone who is going to show their dog,
great.......2002-04-23
This book is wonderful! If you are thinking about sharing your life with a walking hairball... i highly recommend it. Very informative. If you can get your hands on a copy, it's well worth the money.
The Great Pyr Bible.......1999-12-22
I have owned this book for seven years, and it was what sold me on buying a Great Pyrenees. A Great Pyrenees is a wonderful breed, but not for everyone. Please read this book before buying a Great Pyrenees. I have read this book multiple times,for it is the "Great Pyrenees bible". Other Great Pyrenees books were of no value to me. Paul Strang's book has helped me better understand my big, walking "snowdrift".
Very good but lacking in the training part........1999-07-24
Very good but lacking in the training part. The book refers to other training books but those books talk about Dogs in general not about big dogs with traits like digging, barking, roaming, etc. Other than that the book is a good buy for all interested in buying a pyr. or those who have pyrs already. I recommend it.
A most informative book with plenty of photos worldwide.......1999-06-01
I purchased this book having already owned a copy of the earlier edition. I noted photos and information had been updated from many countries however no request was received for updated information from New Zealand which for us was disappointing and I was re-reading the NZ segment from the first edition. Apart from that this book contains much history on the Breed, where the Pyrenean originated from, what he was used for and how he arrived from France his country of origin into other parts of the World. There are many beautiful photos, the 3 Standards are all detailed and the Health articles most informative. This book would be one of the most comprehensive books available on Pyreneans including much content on the Breeders' of yesteryear to whom the Breeders' of today owe so much. The chapters on breeding, selecting a puppy and grooming along with caring for your Pyrenean are invaluable to the person who may wish to own a Pyrenean one day and to the current Pyrenean owner. I would recommend this book to any Pyrenean enthusiast to add to their Library.
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Canadian Government Paper Money: A Charlton Standard, 18th Edition
Manufacturer: Charlton Pr
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Binding: Spiral-bound
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Book Description
The 18th Edition of the Charlton Standard Catalogue of Canadian Government Paper Money was released at the Canadian Numismatic Association convention in Calgary, July 21-23, 2005.
A substantial addition has been made with this edition, in the form of a new section which describes, illustrates and prices Depression Scrip issued by struggling Canadian municipalities in the 1930's. This is the most comprehensive such listing available to collectors. New listings keep the catalogue up to date with recent issues and modern insert note discoveries. A substantial number of new entries have been added for many "short" series of the 1954 and multicoloured notes, whose issues were sharply truncated as a result of signature, design or technical changes. With the current emphasis on collecting "changeover" prefixes, the premium attached to such notes is significant.
Brisk collector demand has resulted in significant price increases in virtually all areas of the hobby. Isolated cases of oversupply has inevitably brought about some reductions, but these are very few indeed. Dominion of Canada notes continue to move ahead broadly, although for some issues only the higher grades have been affected. The ever popular 1912 $5 "Train" notes, however, have again continued their advance in all grades.
The prices for Bank of Canada notes leave no doubt that they enjoy a very healthy demand. Once again the magnificent notes of the 1935 issue have climbed to new levels. Among the lower denominations the increases are limited to higher grade notes, while high denominations show increases across all grades. Prices increases for the 1937 notes are mainly restricted to the highest grades, although selected notes, including the Osborne-Towers $50 and $1,000 notes, show more general increases.
Once again, the "star" performers have been the asterisk, "X" and insert replacement notes. For the scarcer prefixes, price increased of 25 per cent and higher are not at all unusual, and some values have doubled. There is one instance (the 1954 $1 prefix *N/Y in EF condition) of an increase of 275 per cent, as collectors find this note exceedingly difficult to locate in the highest grades. In another case (the 1986 $5 insert note in prefix GOV, uncirculated) the increase shown is a full 300 per cent! Some of the regular notes have also gained ground, including the 1954 Devil's Face notes in AU and Uncirculated condition, although several other notes have retreated slightly where there are too many on the market. Specimen notes, mostly obtained from the Bank of Canada sales, likewise exhibit upward pressure on prices in nearly all cases. Special serial number notes have, in the main, also moved forward (quite sharply in some cases), as have the error notes, although more selectively in the case of the latter.
The 18th Edition of the Charlton Standard Catalogue of Government Paper Money is the most comprehensive and informative of its kind on the market today. The only guide to offer the collector a clear insight into the happenings of the Canadian Government Paper Money market. The 18th Edition of Canadian Government Paper Money is available from Numismatic dealers, bookstores, large chain stores, collectables stores, and internet bookstores such as Amazon.com, and Barnes&Noble.com. The Canadian Government Paper Money 18th edition, is also available from the publisher at the cover prices listed plus postage.
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"There's no such thing," my ace-gardener mom said when I told her about Weedless Gardening. I think author Lee Reich would agree that the title is a bit misleading (there will always be some weeds). Also a bit misleading are the blurbs from the publisher, which stop short of calling the book "ground-breaking" only because Reich's system is based on the total eschewal of tilling or otherwise turning over the soil. The building blocks of his philosophy have been in use for decades in one way or another: from low-till commercial farming techniques (which sometimes also involve firebombing the soil with herbicide) to simple green composting with knocked-down cover crops. But in Weedless Gardening Reich takes it all the way, no tilling, no herbicide unless absolutely necessary--all while providing everything the home gardener needs to know about cover crops, composting, and drip irrigation. In every section Reich lists mail-order and Internet sources for supplies.
The benefits of cover crops, composting, and planting in beds rather than rows are widely known, and they're dealt with in depth here. More controversial is Reich's injunction to rigorously preserve the natural layering of the soil--even when pulling up weeds, dead annuals, or old corn stalks. He makes a good case: tilling under weedy areas kills existing weeds in the short term, but turning over the dirt exposes more weed seeds to sunlight and air, and more of them will germinate; better to kill them first by mowing and self-composting or smothering them with mulch. In addition, Reich explains, water in broken-up, uniform soil tends to flow straight down; water in undisturbed soil travels more slowly, in different directions--down and sideways--thus more efficiently reaching roots. Installing a drip irrigation system further decreases water use (the book includes detailed instructions and formulas for calculating water-flow and timing) and, like many of Reich's recommendations, apparently works best when practiced in concert with his no-till, "top-down" method.
What isn't clear is how effective his system can be in an area that has been worked over by indifferent landscapers or that has already been tilled over and over for years. How long will it take for that plot's soil to resettle into something resembling its pretilled state? If my mom starts "weedless gardening" now, will she be wading through a forest of weeds or, worse, buying tasteless corn at the supermarket come August? --Liana Fredley
Book Description
Conventional wisdom says to garden from the bottom up, turning over the soil every spring until your back aches. Ironically, this does such a good job aerating that gardeners spend the rest of the season pulling weeds and replacing the suddenly energized (and easily used up) nutrients. Mother nature, on the other hand, gardens from the top down-layering undisturbed soil with leaves and other organic materials. In following this example and synthesizing the work of other perceptive gardeners, Lee Reich presents a compelling new system called weedless gardening.
The Weedless Garden is good for plants and it's good for people. It protects the soil, contributes to plant health, reduces water needs, cuts down on a gardener's labor, encourages earthworms and, of course, mitigates weed problems by keeping the seeds dormant. Four basic tenets form the system's backbone-minimize soil disruption; protect soil surface; avoid soil compaction; use drip irrigation-and the way to get there is simple. For a new bed or established garden, layering is key, and the perfect material to use is also among the most common-newspaper. Add organic mulch and compost on top, and plants are growing in rich, self-generating humus. From vegetable gardening to flower gardens to planting trees, shrubs, and vines, The Weedless Garden works everywhere-allowing the gardener to work quite a bit less.
Customer Reviews:
there are weeds, and then there are weeds.......2007-07-16
Doubtless there are some good suggestions in this book, e.g. the chapter on drip irrigation. However, if your garden area is infested with nut-grass (Cyperus rotundus) you can forget about the method the author propounds. I covered my garden area not with newspaper but with cardboard boxes, broken down and laid flat. That was four months ago. The nut-grass wasn't even fazed; it punched right through the cardboard and the 4" of mulch on top of it like those impediments weren't even there. I'm sure this method works on "kinder, gentler" weeds, but in my context the "weedless" thesis is useless.
Hidden Benefits.......2007-06-12
Having started my gardening life in the John Jeavon's double-digging school, it took me awhile to accept and implement the approach described so well in this book. Other reviewers have lauded the book and its benefits. I would like to add one that has really changed how I garden and how my garden looks. I used to rip out my large So-Cal vegetable garden completely twice a year, digging in the compost and amendments in one big push and starting fresh. With Reich's methods I can stagger my prep and planting in a way that spreads the work out, and makes the garden more beautiful. Winter flowers that aren't quite done can be easily left in while you plant the summer veggies around them. My newest bed, which was done with his newspaper method over a nasty lawn, is flourishing.
Putting Down Paper.......2007-05-12
The mental factors brought forth through this book will certainly help gardners all but stop weeding.
Using the info in this book, I have all but eliminated weeding so far by placing 4 sheets of newspaper down before I build my rows.
My weeding time has been cut down to 10 minutes or less daily in my 46' X 35' garden. I also use the same between rows with cardboard boxes cut to fit my walking needs, which has all but eliminated weeds or grass between rows.
Try the book if you want to save yourself a lot of weeding this spring, summer and fall.
Put that tiller away!.......2006-09-03
Better yet, go ahead and sell the tiller -- you probably don't need it. Introduced to the idea of mulch-bed gardening by Gene Logsdon, I implemented the method in my garden this year. It is now September, and I probably haven't spent half an hour pulling weeds all summer. And it isn't because I have let things go; there just hasn't been that many weeds.
About the only problem I have had is grass encroaching from the sides. With so few weeds, I was beginning to wonder if there was a problem. My vegetable plants are doing just fine, though, and have generally been much more productive than they were last year.
Now that I have read Reich's book, I have a clearer idea of what's going on and understand how I might do things even better next time around. Weedless Gardening is similar to the method Logsdon describes in The Contrary Farmer's Invitation to Gardening -- though it might be more accurately described as compost-bed gardening -- but Reich goes into more detail on the particulars, at least as far as keeping the weeds at bay goes. (Now don't get me wrong: I have enjoyed reading and profited from Logsdon's writing as well.)
This is an easy read with a lot of good information packed into a relatively short book. Not having to deal with so many weeds (or wondering when I would find the time to deal with them!) makes gardening so much more enjoyable. I only wish I had discovered this book a few years ago.
As an aside, anyone with poultry might also find Andy Lee's book Chicken Tractor helpful. It too describes a variation of the no-till theme.
p.s. To address Joseph's comment (below) in part, I can get unprinted newsprint paper from my local newspaper. They usually discard the very last part of each roll.
Crazy for Weedless Gardening.......2005-02-20
Mr. Reich's "bare bones of Weedless Gardening" are:
1. minimize soil disruption
2. protect soil surface
3. avoid soil compaction
4. use drip irrigation
Sounds simple? It is! I implemented steps 1-3 (drip is not allowed in my community garden) in half of my garden, and months later, the results speak for themselves. The half in which I tried these techniques has tidy beds with the intended plants growing in them. The other half is a field of weeds.
This book explains mulch, compost, cover crops, drip irrigation, layouts, the application of Weedless Gardening to specific vegetables (e.g., you don't have to dig a trench to grow asparagus), flower gardens, and planting trees and shrubs, all in clear, concise language and a very manageable size. As a relative beginner, I found it all easy to understand. As a student, I was pleased that I didn't have to buy expensive materials (did you know many landfills offer free compost?). This book, and perhaps a book tailored to your region, will provide all the basic gardening advice you need.
All these pros make up for the fact that the other gardeners around think I'm crazy since they saw me newspaper-ing my garden.
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