United States-Canadian Tables of Feed Composition: Nutritional Data for United States and Canadian Feeds

Book Description

Deer Valley is a moderate-sized resort operating on less than 2,000 acres — yet it is ranked by many as North America's top resort for its impeccable service, award-winning food, luxurious rooms, and velvety slopes. This book traces Deer Valley's rise to the top from its founding in 1981, when skeptics scoffed at the idea that skiers would pay to be pampered, to its well-publicized role as venue for the 2002 Olympic Winter Games slalom and freestyle events. One chapter details the life of Deer Valley Director of Skiing Stein Eriksen, the Norwegian Olympic gold medalist who became an icon for the sport. This beautifully produced coffee-table book is illustrated throughout with spectacular photos, illuminating the success behind this luxurious ski resort.

Book Description

With more than 100,000 copies sold, Roget's Superthesaurus continues to be one resource that writers can't live without. Yet its large size makes it difficult to carry to coffee shops, writer's groups, and even to class.

Finally, all its invaluable information is now available in a pocket-size, value-priced format. Inside, users still receive the same content they've come to depend on, including:

* More than 400,000 synonyms and antonyms, organized in a clear and accessible way

* The indispensable time-saving "Word Find" reverse dictionary

* Vocabulary builders illustrated with sample sentences and well-known quotations

Perfect for writers, students, and even the office, this book is a must-have reference.

Customer Reviews:

Free SF Reader.......2007-09-03

Synonyms = Useful. It doesn't matter what color the cover is, or what edition it is really, as long as you have a big enough version to get enough words into it.

The ability to look up a word and find something similar, or even something opposite, is really very handy.

A WORLD OF DIFFERENCE.......2007-04-30

I've been operating with a 1974 Webster New World Thesaurus for over a year now. It was purchased at a garage sale I think and the more I needed it the less I wanted to rely on it. It didn't contain nearly the amount of words I KNEW exisited and I couldn't figure out how this book could call itself a Thesaurus when it didn't even have words like ABATE, ABACK, ABET, JEER, COMMISERATE, just to name a few. I actually did a little jump when I finally recieved my Super Thesaurus in the mail and have used it nearly everyday since. It's a blessing and the only reason I gave it 4 stars is because I am afraid of the spine cracking allowing pages to become loose and the print is rather tiny (small, diminutive, little, wee, puny, miniture, minute, miniscule, lilliputian, dwarf, pygmy, pint-sized, pocket-sized, teeny, itsy-bitsy, microscopic, infinitesimal) but I''m so excited to have an actual THESAURUS that I just dont care. It's worth the buy people. I PROMISE!

Super Thesaurus?.......2006-08-10

The content is good and it's easy to look up words, however this advantage is lost because the print is too small and the spine breaks immediately with normal use and the pages fall out. I'm not happy with this purchase.

Where's Roget.......2006-06-15

This is just another of many alphabetical thesauruses. The reverse dictionary is a joke. There are reverse dictionary entries (WORD FIND) against a small fraction of words. If you want to look up something you have to guess the word it will be under eg if you need to find out "spontaneous abortion" is called "miscarriage" you need to guess to look under "pregnancy". If you want to find "anorexia nervosa" from "dieting to the point of emaciation" you need to guess it will be under "neurosis". You would do better with one of the better crossword dictionaries.
When the title started with Roget's I expected something taking you from general words to specific words as Roget does, as Glazier in Word Menu does and as is done in WordNet, a free program by Princeton University available on the web. If Roget was still around he would sue. Then to add Superthesaurus makes you really expect something out of the ordinary. The quotations are a waste of time. I have "The Synonym Finder" by Rodale and it has many more synonyms and is a better book.
This book starts with a misleading title and then adds in quotations for some words and WORD FIND for others. It seems to be trying to do many things without any real notion of what it is trying to achieve. It may well be a good book for professional writers but for the average user I would give it a miss. I might not have bought it myself if I was able to view the sample pages. Since Amazon changed to its new "look inside" format my browser closes with a message to send details of the fault to Microsoft.

Have gone online for all my references but this one! .......2005-01-28

First of all, let me reiterate that I love words. I enjoy using thesauri and dictionaries to look up words. For many years, I had several dictionaries and thesauri on my shelf. Recently, I have found several online sources for dictionaries, but have not been able to replace my Super Thesaurus.

The book is organized cleanly. Information is easy to find and read.

"Super Thesaurus" would make a great gift for a beginning writer in grade school or a college bound freshmen. I would highly recommend this book for word lovers of all ages.

Average customer rating:

Rogets Super Thesaurus 3RD Edition
Marc Mccmutcheon
Manufacturer: WRITERS DIGEST+
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000VVRLH8

Book Description

Hundreds of beautifully rendered, royalty-free images painstakingly adapted from a host of design traditions: primitive tribal, Egyptian, Greek, Etruscan, Roman, Chinese, Japanese, Persian, Byzantine, French Renaissance and more. Also, decorative motifs derived from metalwork, heraldic ornament, floral vignettes, letters, other elements. Invaluable sourcebook for artists, craftworkers and decorative art enthusiasts.

Customer Reviews:

1,100 Designs and Motifs from Historic Sources.......2005-08-29

Historically many of these designs were manufactured in the Chicago, Ill. area and were sold by catalog. This is a great collection of many of these commercial designs that were offered only by mail order at one time.

History in Design.......2000-09-08

This source book of 100 pages of design and motifs from around the world is complemented by 23 pages of descriptions of the elements in each of the "plates" which follow. These elements of design are explained, common and historical names for elements may be given, original colours used, origins of the designs included too. This extra detail gives the book its value, enriching the knowledge of the prospective user, rather than just providing a series of pretty pictures to be copied.

A useful classic.......2000-04-13

This is a good sourcebook for classic Renaissance style and some Greek style illustrations. Much of the Renaissance art is Greek inspired. Especially noted are the beautiful, and out of the ordinary depictions of Aphrodite. It is intersting to see the Old Pagan influence in these historically accurate depictions.

Book Description

Each of these city-specific dog-resource directories takes all of the guesswork out of finding new dog shops, services and places, including dog day cares, boarding facilities, pet sitters, dog parks, dog trainers, pet boutiques, alternative therapies, and neighborhood pet-supply stores. Each listing includes not only the address, phone number, hours of operation, and payment information, but also an original review that offers readers the inside scoop on each business. Also included is an emergency directory that's essential for middle-of-the-night ailments, a dog rescue directory, puppy starter kit, and lost dog help. The listings are arranged in an easy thumb-through layout and the book is perfectly sized to fit in a pocketbook or glove box.

City Dog: Hotels & Resorts for You and Your Dog Prepack (City Dog series)

Average customer rating:

City Dog: Hotels & Resorts for You and Your Dog Prepack (City Dog series)
Cricky Long
Manufacturer: City Dog Publishing
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

General | Animal Care & Pets | Home & Garden | Subjects | Books

Travel with Pets | Specialty Travel | Travel | Subjects | Books

General | Travel | Subjects | Books
ASIN: 1933068000

Book Description

City Dog: The National Hotel & Resort Guide: For You and Your Dog (City Dog series)

Average customer rating:

City Dog: The National Hotel & Resort Guide: For You and Your Dog (City Dog series)

Manufacturer: City Dog Publishing
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

General | Animal Care & Pets | Home & Garden | Subjects | Books

Guidebooks | Reference & Tips | Travel | Subjects | Books

Travel with Pets | Specialty Travel | Travel | Subjects | Books

North America | Travel | Subjects | Books

General | Travel | Subjects | Books
ASIN: 1933068388

Book Description

With twice the number of listings, this second edition of the definitive guide for vacationing dog owners is even more comprehensive in scope than the first. More than 450 dog-friendly hotels, inns, resorts, and bed-and-breakfasts throughout the U.S. are reviewed with information on dog amenities, services, and surcharges, including dog beds, dog room service, dog-walking and pet-sitting services, and extra cleaning and nightly fees. To ensure that dog owners enjoy their stay as much as their pets, amenities such as a pool, beach access, business services, golf, a spa, nearby shopping, and a gym are also featured. Each listing includes not only the address, phone number, and payment information for each hotel but also an original review that offers readers the inside scoop on each business. In addition to information on where to stay, travel tips including airline contact information, policies, and fees that take the guesswork out of doggy air travel are featured.

Book Description

This annual publication is devoted like none other to the greatest master watchmakers in the world. Now available in English for the international market with over 500 full-color illustrations, Watches International 2000 presents the world's leading watch brands, each introduced with an historical overview and highlights of the latest innovations. Photographs with detailed technical descriptions and prices of all commercially available wristwatches and watch movements make this the most complete reference book for watch lovers, collectors, retailers, watchmakers, and aficionados of luxury goods.

Customer Reviews:

There is a far superior resource..........2000-09-18

There is a far superior resource than this publication available. The breadth of brands covered in Watches International 2000 and the depth of coverage are questionable at best. While most of the information is organized well and presented in a seemingly objective fashion, at times, the focus of this book seemed to be on marketing rather than on the watches themselves. For instance, the section on Bedat appeared to come straight out of a Bedat advertisement. Sections like this beg the question, "Did certain makers contribute generously to the financing of this publication?" Furthermore, some of the makers that have been included seem to have been selected based on their watches' high ticket prices rather than on the maker's ability to make a superior timepiece. If objective information on fine timepieces is what you are looking for, spend your money on Wristwatch Annual 2000 by Peter Braun instead.

Average customer rating:

This book is phenominal

A fine book for anyone interested in a nice lawn

Natural Lawn Care, Presented 'Naturally'

The best book on lawn care basics and Organic methods.

Building a Healthy Lawn: A Safe and Natural Approach
Stuart Franklin
Manufacturer: Storey Publishing, LLC
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

General | Gardening & Horticulture | Home & Garden | Subjects | Books
Lawns | Gardening & Horticulture | Home & Garden | Subjects | Books
General | Techniques | Gardening & Horticulture | Home & Garden | Subjects | Books
Design & Construction | Home Design | Home & Garden | Subjects | Books
Similar Items:

The Organic Lawn Care Manual

The Lawn Bible: How to Keep It Green, Groomed, and Growing Every Season of the Year

Taylor's Weekend Gardening Guide to Safe and Easy Lawn Care: The Complete Guide to Organic, Low-Maintenance Lawns (Taylor's Weekend Gardening Guides)

Scotts Lawns: Your Guide to a Beautiful Yard

Start Your Own Lawn Care Business (Entrepreneur Magazine's Start Up)

ASIN: 0882665189

Book Description

Included are chapters on mowing, watering, fertilizing, soil building, equipment selection, seeding, weed control, diseases and insects, ground covers, and mulches.

Customer Reviews:

This book is phenominal.......2003-07-06

This book is SUCH an easy read. It explains everything you'd need to know in plain english and gives many real life examples. I've just started to put what I've learned in the book into practice and I can't wait to see the results.
Two things would have made this a better book: 1) a tearout that can be used as a quick reference guide and 2) it really could use to be updated. It was written in 1986 and many organic and chemical products have been introduced since then that I would like to get his take on.

A fine book for anyone interested in a nice lawn.......2000-08-18

I was quite starved for information to help me repair drought damage to my front lawn as well as seed a new lawn from scratch in the backyard. I read the book from cover to cover quite quickly and I feel somewhat enlightened. The concepts put forth by Stuart et al for maintaining a healthy lawn are quite simple to understand and execute. Each aspect from choosing a grass type to how to effectively seed and then eventually maintain your lawn is covered in detail in its own chapter. One aspect of the book which I particularly enjoyed was the explanations of exactly what you need to do to cause problems in your yard. I think sometimes its just as important to be informed how to to screw up as it is to do things right. Sometimes people can accidently kill their lawns without the knowledge of exactly what they are doing wrong. The book covers the functions of different chemical approaches to lawn care, but maintains that natural care is the most cost effective and safest way to maintain a lawn in the long term. I was very impressed by the book, and would highly recommend it to anyone.

Natural Lawn Care, Presented 'Naturally'.......2000-01-02

This is the best book I have read on the topic. It is clearly written, and loaded with useful information. I recommend it as a great book for those who want to understand why their lawn looks so bad.

The best book on lawn care basics and Organic methods........1999-10-10

This book teaches proper lawn care in an extremely easy-to-understand manner. It tells you all about the right and wrong ways of mowing, and how much of a difference it can actually make to the health and appearance of your lawn. It lets you in on the secrets that professional lawn people use. Most importantly, this book tells you how to care for lawns with little or no Pesticides. I think every homeowner with any sense of environmental responsibility should read this book before they mow their lawn again.

Building a Healthy Lawn: A Safe and Natural Approach

Average customer rating:

Building a Healthy Lawn: A Safe and Natural Approach
Stuart FRANKLIN
Manufacturer: Garden Way Publishing
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000GE3FHK

Amazon.com

In 1997, when Betty Shabazz tragically died as a result of a fire set by her grandson Malcolm--named after her late husband, Malcolm X--most of the world had seen her as a grieving widow who was faced with the task of raising six daughters without a father. But as this beautiful mini-coffee-table book shows, Shabazz overcame enormous odds by becoming an excellent educator, mother, and role model.

Compiled with love by music industry-entertainment reporter Jamie Foster Brown, founder and publisher of the magazine Sister 2 Sister, this collection offers simple, heartfelt, and often witty words of reverence from a wide array of famous and not-so-famous African American women. Suetta McCree, a hometown friend of Shabazz's from Detroit, recalls, "Betty was a good girl ... she did what she was supposed to do." Tributes are offered by entertainers Whitney Houston, Queen Latifah, and Mary J. Blige, actress Ruby Dee, civil rights leaders Coretta Scott King and Myrlie Evers-Williams, California Representative Maxine Waters, and author Gloria Naylor. Poet Maya Angelou sums up the general tone of this beautiful offering when she writes of Shabazz, "She was my sister and I was hers, we were strong women together." --Eugene Holley Jr.

Book Description

Dr. Betty Shabazz was a leader, a teacher, a mentor, an inspiration, and a survivor. She was a strong woman who overcame the tragedy of her husband Malcolm X's assassination and the hardship of raising their six children on her own to become an important political and civil rights activist in her own right.

Dr. Shabazz's funeral drew the world's attention and brought together an extraordinary collection of admirers, including lifelong friends, congresswomen, rap artists, and journalists. Now, forty of those luminaries -- forty of Dr. Betty's sisterfriends -- have come together to create a unique and powerful tribute to the woman who had a huge influence on them all.

Here, you'll see Maya Angelou praise Dr. Shabazz's contributions to the struggle for civil rights and hear Myrlie Evers-Williams recount a healing retreat she took with Dr. Shabazz and Coretta King. You'll learn what Dr. Shabazz was like as she grew up from people who were there. Close friends like Dr. C. DeLores Tucker and Reverend Willie Barrow will introduce you to the human side of this icon, as they offer you a glimpse of the Betty who loved to shop, dance, gossip, and laugh. And a host of others will show just how she mattered to them and how much she mattered to all of us.

Dr. Shabazz's motto was "find the good and praise it." These forty essays do exactly that as they commemorate the life and the achievements of this inspired and inspiring woman.

Customer Reviews:

Want a powerful beautiful book? Read this one........2000-08-09

I knew of Betty Shabazz, but this book helped me know her like never before. Dynamic woman of God. Powerful, strong, funny, sassy and cool. This book made me want to be a better person because she gave me such a wonderful example to exceed. Just an awesome read.

sister betty.......2000-01-24

It's truly a shame that Betty Shabazz was blacklisted after and even before the death of her husband Malcolm X. Her life is one of triumph and tradegy. This book gave insight into a true American heroine. She is definitely one of my heros. Thanks to all the "Sisterfriends" who contributed.

Books:

Books Index

Books Home

Recommended Books