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Great Centennial Cattle Drive: 1896-1996
Joyce McElroy , and
Sherm Ewing
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The road across northern Spain to Santiago de Compostela in the northwest was one of the three major Christian pilgrimage routes during the Middle Ages, leading pilgrims to the resting place of the Apostle St. James. Today, the system of trails and roads that made up the old pilgrimage route is the most popular long-distance trail in Europe, winding from the heights of the Pyrenees to the gently rolling fields and woods of Galicia. Hundreds of thousands of modern-day pilgrims, art lovers, historians, and adventurers retrace the road today, traveling through a stunningly varied landscape which contains some of the most extraordinary art and architecture in the western world. For any visitor, the Road to Santiago is a treasure trove of historical sites, rustic Spanish villages, churches and cathedrals, and religious art.To fully appreciate the riches of this unique route, look no further than The Pilgrimage Road to Santiago, a fascinating step-by-step guide to the cultural history of the Road for pilgrims, hikers, and armchair travelers alike. Organized geographically, the book covers aspects of the terrain, places of interest, history, artistic monuments, and each town and village's historical relationship to the pilgrimage.The authors have led five student treks along the Road, studying the art, architecture, and cultural sites of the pilgrimage road from southern France to Compostela. Their lectures, based on twenty-five years of pilgrimage scholarship and fieldwork, were the starting point for this handbook. AUTHORBIO:DAVID M. GITLITZ and LINDA KAY DAVIDSON, specialists in Hispanic studies at the University of Rhode Island, met on the Road on their first pilgrimage to Santiago in 1974. Davidson has written several scholarly works on the pilgrimage to Compostela with co-author Maryjane Dunn. Gitlitz is the author of various books on Hispanic and Sephardic culture, including the prize-winning Secrecy and Deceit: The Religion of the Crypto-Jews. Their first book written together, also from St. Martin's Press, was A Drizzle of Honey: The Lives and Recipes of Spain's Secret Jews, for which they won the National Jewish Book Award and the award for Distinguished Scholarship form the International Association of Culinary Professionals.
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A Great Cultural guide.......2007-01-14
My wife and walked part a portion of the Camino Frances (Leon to Santiago de Compostela) in May of 2004. In walking the Camino, I think one must consider several sources. One of these should be topographical and describe the lay of the land, one logistical and describe where you may find comfort, and one cultural. This book is the best that I know of in fulfilling that last category.
While some may find this a useful guide to carry, I agree with some of reviewers who suggest not taking this book on the road. [Hopefully the authors will never read this review... ] I did carry this book, but I ripped out the irrelevant portions of the journey before I began, and every night I ripped out the pages covering the day's journey so as to lighten the load. [ I should point out that I bought another copy when I got home, so as to make amends for the destruction of the book. ]
Even had I never walked I still think what I learned about Spain, the history and cultural of the regions covered by the Camino, and aspects of the architecture and other features covered in this book to be fascinating.
Camino Junkie.......2006-03-12
I walked the Camino in the Fall of 2004 and took this book along with a much thinner more practical guide book. I loved, loved, loved having this book! My thin, practical guidebook told me of the trail, and places to stay and eat. This guidebook brought the experience alive for me. Everynight before I went to sleep, I would read the passage about the day I had just walked, and then would read the passage about the next day's walk. I saw and experienced things I would have totally missed if I did not have this book. I would walk along and think of the millions of pilgrams that had walked this path for over 1000 years. In this books there are excerpts from journals of medieval pilgrams, which really made me feel the history of this pilgramage. I too worried about the weight of the book, but found that in the long run it was really worth the added pound in my backpack. I do recommend taking a more practical guidebook as well. I found the guidebook put out by the Confraternity of St. James to be great! If you are not one bit interested in the History and Folklore of the Camino, then skip this book. But if you are, this book is invaluable. I found that I was sharing it with other pilgrams all the time, who wanted more info on what we were experiencing.
Great guide.......2005-09-09
For anyone planning to walk The Way of St James pilgrimage across Norther Spain, this book provides fascinating local history. I read it after I walked, and wish I had done it the other way around.
Wonderful Book on the Cultural Background of the Camino.......2005-07-15
I did the Camino in 2003 using this book as a guide. In fact it was the only one I brought with me.
It's strengths are not in the trail directions it gives. There are much better guides for that. I suggest you consult one of the Camino web sites to find out the most current and recommended version of those. the operative word is current. The Camino does change from year to year, new alberges open, others disappear, the trail moves, street names change (Franco related ones are definitely on the outs), etc.
That said, this is a wonderful book for the historical background and descriptions of the countryside it provides. I read this book and I became fixated on doing the Camino. If you are going to do the Camino or are just interested in the Camino, read this book. If you know someone who is going to do the Camino, get them this book. It is the best book I've ever read in terms of Camino cultural information.
The best reference on the Camino de Santiago........2004-06-17
I bought this book in 2003 before embarking upon the Camino Frances. It turned out to be a marvelous multi-faceted reference. Due to weight considerations, I left it at home, instead of schlepping it 800 KM across Spain. Then, outside of Burgo de Ranero, I see THIS BOOK, waiting for me on a roadside bench. "That's my book!", I exclaim. Needless to say, it traveled with me the rest of the way to Santiago. Regardless of weight. If there's only one book you get about the culture, history and architecture of the Camino, this should be it. Buy this book!
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The Out of Many Teaching and Learning Classroom Edition brings together a wide array of assets to provide a completely integrated multimedia learning experience. This path breaking text weaves together the complex interaction of social, political, and historical forces that have shaped the United States and from which the American people have evolved by telling stories of people and of the nation and emphasizing that American history has never been the preserve of any particular region.
The text's trademark continental approach has been expanded to incorporate a greater hemispheric perspective, while community and memory feature analyzes the role and the conflict of historical memory in shaping communities' understanding of the past.
For individuals interested in United States history
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Surveying thirty-five years of Alan Fletcher's work, this book is an essay upon the design process as undertaken by a tireless and hugely gifted individual. The thinking behind his solutions and methods are illustrated by a range of examples, each accompanied by a full commentary from Jeremy Myerson. Four essays give further critical and biographical insight into the work, and the man.
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Insightful, opens perceptions.......1999-10-24
Reading through this book really hepled me to see the importance of well thought-out design. Alan Fletcher's grasp of communicative design is amazing. This book will inspire any graphic designer at any level.
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I Loved it!.......2003-02-09
I bought this book at a Pit Bull wieght pulling show a few years ago & I loved it!! It was very well written, indepth & informative! I would recomend this book to anyone who is interested in learning the truth about the American Pit Bull Terrier, it is also a great referance book, I still find myself looking through it once in awhile. :)
The Pit Bull.......2000-06-22
AWESOME! This book gives the reader an in depth look at the Pit Bull. It tells you EVERYTHING you need to know about the Pitbull.If you are interested in getting a Pit, I HIGHLY suggest this book. It talks about EVERYTHING!
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Meet the American Pit Bull Terrier, one of the world's most popular, powerful and versatile pure-bred dogs. Given the great popularity of American Pit Bull Terriers and the amount of false information available, this book provides the much-needed factual information about the biddable and intelligent American Pit Bull Terrier and its ancestry, character and standard, as well as the proper selection, feeding, training, preventative health care and behavior of the breed. The new owner will welcome advice about puppy-proofing the home, preparing for the pup's arrival, housebreaking and preventing puppy problems.
In addition to an authoritative, comprehensive text, this book presents over 135 photographs in full color, which prove to be as informative as they are attractive. Helpful hints and important information are highlighted to provide easy access to everything the reader needs to know about life with an American Pit Bull Terrier from puppyhood to the senior years.
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Good.......2007-08-14
Everything went great with my order. The book was a great aid in getting to know my new puppy staffordshire bull terrier.
Guide to owning a staffordshire bull terrier.......2002-09-28
a decent book on the breed, but has a reference in it that the pit bull is vicious. to me it seems the author doesnt know to much about the pit bull. statement like that get the bull terrier in more of a bad rap.
Irresponsible.......2002-05-22
I would not recommend this book to most dog owners. I was immediately turned off by it from the first page:
"Most Stafford owners are quick to answer no [to the question 'Is that a Pit Bull?'], and then take the time to say the name of the breed over and over, slowly and carefully, to make sure there is no misunderstanding. They may go on to try to explain what a Pit Bull actually is: 'bigger,' 'longer legs,' 'cropped ears,' 'vicious,' 'trained to fight.'"
In my opinion it's terribly irresponsible that she would defend the Stafford whilst demonizing the Pit Bull.
Also, pictured on the back cover of the book is an American Staffordshire Bull Terrier, not a Staffordshire Bull Terrier.
The Guide to Owning a Staffordshire Bull Terrier(Marion Lane.......2001-07-14
Amongst the limited number of books available on this particular breed, most of which I own, this one stands out. Not only is it lavishly illustrated with superior quality photographs of Staffs, supplies, other recommended books and how-to-photos (say, clean the puppy's ears), but the contents is detailed enough, to the point, useful and informative. As I was reading the book what also came through was the Author's affection for this breed. Other books on the subject, either boring or too matter-of-factly, have fallen short of affording me such a bonus.
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Manual practico del Bull Terrier/ The Guide to Owning a Bull Terrier (Animales De Compania/ Companion Animals)
Muriel Lee
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Manual Practico Del Pit Bull Terrier/Guide to Owning a Pit Bull Terrier: Origenes, Estandar, Temperamento, Cuidados, Alimentacion, Aseo, Salud, Adiestramiento ... De Compañia / Companion Animal Collection)
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Manual Practico del Pit Bull Terrier.......2004-05-07
Fur mich ist sehr Gut!!Ich mochte zu lessen kann.Danke!LM
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Guide to Owning a Bull Terrier.......2001-07-31
As a new owner of a Bull terrier. This book was very helpful in caring and training my dog, Great book!
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- Most collectors should go with the red book.
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2001 Handbook of US Coins, 58th Edition
R. S. Yeoman , and
R.S. Yeoman
Manufacturer: Whitman Coin Pub
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ASIN: 1582380686 |
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First published in 1942, the Blue Book is the annual reference book that coin collectors across the country look to for the average prices that dealers will pay for their coins. The coin values listed within are compiled from data supplied from more than fifty contributors around the country, providing by far the most reliable information. Fully illustrated with detailed photographs of hundreds of actual-sized coins, this handbook contains mint records and prices paid by dealers for all U.S. coins from 1616 to the present time, including Colonials, Regular Issues, Commemoratives, Territorials, Gold, Proof Sets, and Mint Sets. It also includes basic coin collecting information such as how coins are produced, mints and mint marks, grading of coins, location of mint marks, preserving and cleaning coins, the history of mints, and detailed descriptions of all U.S. copper, nickel, silver and gold coins.
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Most collectors should go with the red book........2001-11-26
I bought this book looking for values to my coins when I realized it was dealer buying prices. Regular collectors should not own this book, and go for the Red Book. The Blue Book has little insight on the history of US coinage, and most clad coins (post-1964) are face value in MS65. But even the Red Book can be a bit misleading. The Coin Prices periodical, a bi-monthly, gives more insight on the prices of the best pieces. However, Red Books are the way to go for any collector.
Good for Starting Fires With.......2000-12-28
I found this book to be one of the worst I've bought. The information is very inaccurate. Great for someone buying coinage but very poor for the seller, not a fair way of doing business. I feel that this book was writen by a seller for the porposes of cheating buyers. When a book is set out to the public as an official handbook the information should be accurate. I find the pricing indexes to be very low at best. I buy and sell as a hobby and these are not the prices I pay nor are they the prices I sell at. I figure on average the prices are 200-500% below what they should be. I feel this is a poorly researched book that should not be taken seriously, nor should it be used as a standard for your dealings. My sugestion don't buy it find another price guide. Yes I do own this book and would not sell it do to the facts that I have stated, this is my loss so don't let it be yours.
An Essential Book for the U.S. Coin Collector.......2000-04-07
This is an absolutely essential book for the collector of U.S. Coins. Now in its 53rd edition, this book just gets better and better. A must buy for any U.S. coin collector.
Super Amazing!.......1999-08-23
This is the greatest coin price guide available
Hey! What More Can I say than what I said in my last review?.......1999-05-11
Gotta put something here... I think I forgot to tell you who I am in my last review on this great little book.
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Furnishing Textiles: The National Trust Book of
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Canmaking The Technology of Metal Protection and Decoration
Terry A. Turner
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Metal protectin, including both metal treatments and coating systems. affords mutual protection for both can and contents. this book is the first reference to meld the knowledge of chemical companies and canmaking companies, covering materials and processes used in both protective and decorative aspects of metal packaging. Topics include basic substrates (aluminum and steel), demands of the markets served, basic metal-forming processes, and the specific decorative and protctive needs of different packaging types, with emphasis give to the technologies most likely to be used, such as ultraviolet curing. This practical reference gives readers a backround and familiarity with terminology and technology and gives insight into why certain technologies are used over others.
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Chemical Technology in Printing and Imaging Systems (Special Publication, No. 133)
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Materials for Electronic Packaging
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Although materials play a critical role in electronic packaging, the vast majority of attention has been given to the systems aspect. Materials for Electronic Packaging targets materials engineers and scientists by focusing on the materials perspective.
The last few decades have seen tremendous progress in semiconductor technology, creating a need for effective electronic packaging. Materials for Electronic Packaging examines the interconnections, encapsulations, substrates, heat sinks and other components involved in the packaging of integrated circuit chips. These packaging schemes are crucial to the overall reliability and performance of electronic systems.
Consists of 16 self-contained chapters, contributed by a variety of active researchers from industrial, academic and governmental sectors.
Addresses the need of materials scientists/engineers, electrical engineers, mechanical engineers, physicists and chemists to acquire a thorough knowledge of materials science.
Explains how the materials for electronic packaging determine the overall effectiveness of electronic systems.
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Photogeneration of Reactive Species for UV Curing
C. G. Roffey
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Photogeneration of Reactive Species for UV Curing Cliff Roffey B.Sc., Ph.D., C. Chem., M.R.S.C., M.I.O.P. Industrial Chemist, Based in the UK UV curing systems and their formulatory components, such as photo-initiators, liquid phase monomers, oligomers, prepolymers etc. have grown remarkably over recent years, especially in the areas of graphic arts, the ink and coatings industries. In this book, Dr Roffey, author of the previously widely acclaimed book Photopolymerization of Surface Coatings reviews the developments and literature of the last 30 years and presents an overview of the state of the art in the industry today. The material is presented in such a way as to provide a good understanding of the basic theory for those new to the field of photopolymerization and to provide a reference source for practitioners wanting to keep abreast of current developments. Topics discussed include the theory of photoprocessing, photoactive compounds for the generation of reactive species, polymerization, resin systems, industrial applications and associated risks, toxicity and electromagnetic radiation, along with its sources.
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Printing Ink Formulations
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Lists 319 up-to-date water based, and low solvent, printing ink and related formulations. Each formulation includes amounts and descriptions of raw materials, key properties, suggested modifications, and the data source.
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Chemical Safety in the Printing Industry (Guidance Booklets)
Health & Safety Executive
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Foods and Packaging Materials-Chemical Interactions (Royal Society of Chemistry Special Publication, No 162)
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Nina Otero-Warren of Santa Fe
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Nina Otero-Warren was born to a prominent Spanish land-owning family in Los Lunas, New Mexico, then a territory of the United States. She moved with her family to Santa Fe when her uncle Miguel Otero was appointed teritorial governor, and it is with that city that she is most closely identified.
Otero-Warren was intimately involved in the history of New Mexico through her own activities and those of her large, politically active family. Under the guise of widowhood, she gained the freeedom to campaign for suffrage, run for public office, serve as an appointed official, homestead land, and form a real estate company. The matriarch of a large family of sisters, nieces, and nephews, she also led an active social life, striking up friendships with the artists and writers who settled in Santa Fe in the 1920s and 1930s. In 1936 she published "Old Spain in Our Southwest."
Charlotte Whaley has drawn on interviews with family members and friends, letters, contemporary new accounts, and memoirs to bring to life a woman who successfully negotiated complicated cross-cultural terrain and created a life that transcended the boundaries imposed by early twentieth-century society.
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