Proceedings of the 54th Annual National Association of Animal Breeders Convention, 2000 (National Association of Animal Breeders Proceedings, 54th)

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Proceedings of the 54th Annual National Association of Animal Breeders Convention, 2000 (National Association of Animal Breeders Proceedings, 54th)

Manufacturer: Natl Assn of Animal Breeders
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

General | Animals | Biological Sciences | Science | Subjects | Books
Reference | Outdoors & Nature | Subjects | Books
ASIN: 999080964X

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Incorrect information and generic tips.......2007-09-22

I found this book almost useless. It's publication date was 2004 and so a lot of information is outdated, which is why most travel books are published annually. If a book isn't going to be updated, they should avoid putting information in there that can become quickly outdated. For instance, they say gorilla permits in Uganda are $275, but the cost has risen twice since then and they are now $500, so the traveler that read this book and decided to go see gorillas would be in for a nasty surprise.

Some other incorrect information may be less important, but really embarrassing. For instance, it calls Dar Es Salaam the capital of Tanzania. It is the largest city and referred to as the "commercial capital", but Dodoma is the (political) capital. It can be a bit confusing, but you expect travel books to get this stuff right. Also, the book states that Churchill called Uganda the pearl of Africa, but it was actually Hemingway. Shoddy work, especially for something published by Fodor's.

Finally, the information is generic. I found this information, and much more, for free on the internet. For instance, it talks about the Great Migration in East Africa happening in a clockwise fashion annually. Well, that doesn't help you know where you need to be if you want to see the Migration and are there in May, for instance. However, there are sites on the internet that show the migration circuit and you can choose where to be at what time of year. All the dos and don'ts and packing lists and entry requirements are also easily found on the internet. And the list of National Parks in many of the countries is lacking. For Tanzania and Uganda it misses a bunch of them. As far as I can tell, there is pretty much no reason to use this book at all. Just read the abundant info on the internet and visit Lonely Planet's Thorn Tree to ask questions of travellers who have been there and people who live there.

Fodor's Hire an Editor!.......2007-08-05

Advice from the author: "take pets to the kennel...buy snacks and gum...check the weather". This "book" is full of the obvious with little help for those planning a safari. To be fair the information on photography (they suggest that you bring lots of film) and their information about self drive safaris (they tell you that this is a safari where you drive yourself) is humorous. A section on "Kahki Fever" where the author warns unsuspecting safari tourists about the dangers of AIDS when having an expected sexual encounter with your ranger on safari is simply over the top. Fodor's Hire and Editor...Amazon Hire a Reader!

Skimpy Look at African Wildlife Sites.......2006-11-03

The book is thin and the information included is even thinner. Hardly worth the purchase price.

Great information to help you start planning.......2006-05-15

My sister and I are planning a trip to Southern Africa in the Spring...although we had both been to South Africa before we did not really know where to start with planning a 'safari' outside of SA...This book was a perfect overview of the different countries, the game you can plan to see, the tourist and weather seasons, and the differences between different types of safaris...we supplemented the information in this book with other sources...but this was a GREAT place to start off...get a good comfort level with the options in Africa...I would definitely reccommend!

A $10 rip off.......2004-09-16

Slim ,is not the word for this small 190 page "pocket book".
Totaly lacking in any comparative information about companies or there offerings.Did not help this ,first time traveler to Africa, at all, in deciding where or how to go on safari.Got more information in a hour "Googling" Safari.Took about an hour to read.Wish I had just "skimmed"it at a book store.Buyer beware. First grade level.EG "Drink lots of water when it is hot" or "best way to avoid malaria is do not get bitten".Written for a person who has never travled anywhere.Amazon has always imposed some "quality control" and this is the first time I have felt totaly "ripped off" after buying one of their books.

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Tecumseh and the Quest for Indian Leadership makes clear the tense cultural environment of the period through exploring this important figure. The new Study and Discussion Questions extend the text to facilitate discussions in the classroom or in student study groups. Shawnee Indians, William Henry Harrison, Tenskwatawa, Detroit, Treaty of Fort Wayne, Battle of the Thames, Henry Proctor, Indian Leadership. Readers interested in learning about Tecumseh and the era in which he lived. History of Native Americans, U.S. History Survey I (to 1877), U.S. History Survey (One Semester), U.S. History Survey (Two Semesters), anyone who employs biographies in the classroom.

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A good book for the novice historian.......2003-03-01

I read this book for a college Ohio History class. I hadn't had any previous knowledge about Tecumseh other than he was an Indian leader. Overall it was a very interesting book. Some may run into some problems if they do not fully understand the history of the War of 1812 in Ohio. Some of the battle descriptions go into detail. There is a chapter in the book that describes some of the Shawnee cultures and customs that I found very interesting.
All said, this is a very good biography of a very respected Indian leader.

Solid introduction.......2001-07-19

This book is a textbook companion of the author's biography of Tecumseh's brother, Tenskwatawa or the Prophet. R. David Edmunds is known for both his combination of ethnographic material, oral tradition, and traditional historical research with good storytelling. His unique contribution is highlighting the importance of the religious message of revitalization to Indian resistance in the Old Northwest. This book is a good introduction to Indian experiences in the Old Northwest during the Revolutionary and Early Republic Periods. Those really interested in this title may want to continue their reading with "The Shawnee Prophet" by the same author, "A Spirited Resistance" by Gregory Dowd, and "The Middle Ground" by Richard White.

Interesting Topic--Boring Book.......1999-11-29

Tecumseh was a powerful warrior and a powerful man. He led his people in what he thought was right, yet he did not stand for the massacre of those who took his people's land. This book gets that message through, but it is tedious. It reads like a high school textbook (and that is not a compliment).

A good book on Tecumseh.......1998-12-08

This book is a good overall view of the life of Tecumseh, the Shawnee chief. Also mentioned are his brother, the Prophet, and important historical events of the time. A good resource for those interested in the subject, a little dry for an everyday read.

Tecumseh and the Quest for Indian Leadership

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Tecumseh and the Quest for Indian Leadership
R. David Edmunds
Manufacturer: Little Brown & Co (T)
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000OUAJNE

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Tecumseh and the Quest for Indian Leadership
R. David Edmunds
Manufacturer: Little, Brown
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000OUAKRE

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Tecumseh and the Quest for Indian Leadership
R. David Edmunds
Manufacturer: Little Brown & Co
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000OLUGC2

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Imagining Consumers tells for the first time the story of American consumer society from the perspective of mass-market manufacturers and retailers. It relates the trials and tribulations of china and glassware producers in their contest for the hearts of the working- and middle-class women who made up more than eighty percent of those buying mass-manufactured goods by the 1920s.

Based on extensive research in untapped corporate archives, Imagining Consumers supplies a fresh appraisal of the history of American business, culture, and consumerism. Case studies illuminate decision making in key firms -- including the Homer Laughlin China Company, the Kohler Company, and Corning Glass Works -- and consider the design and development of ubiquitous lines such as Fiesta tableware and Pyrex Ovenware.

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She Gets It.......2006-05-24

As someone who has been in retail for 20 years, I get tired of authors showing businesses manipulating, deceiving and hoodwinking the public to create demand. The reality is far more complex and what most businesses really do is spend enormous energy trying to figure out what consumers want so they can give it to them. Blaszczyk understands this. The book is series of case studies in the glass and ceramics industries that show the intersections between R&D and marketing, retailers and manufacturers, and creative types and middle managers, all of which is dedicated to trying to figure out what consumers want in an endless feedback loop. While the focus of the book is on the 19th and early 20th centuries, the examination of the process of innovation is timeless.

Imagining Consumers: Design and Innovation from Wedgwood to Corning

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Imagining Consumers: Design and Innovation from Wedgwood to Corning
Regina Lee Blaszczyk
Manufacturer: Johns Hopkins University Pr, Baltimore
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000MANVI6

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Miller's Collector's Guides is a series of books aimed at providing an essential introduction to varied and popular subjects for the budding collector. Reflecting the growing trend in the antiques market towards "collectibles" (small, often affordable items) these practical guides are filled with ideas on how to form a collection, what to specialize in, and how to identify objects. Often showing specially photographed items, these are guides no collector can afford to be without.

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Where's the beef?.......2001-12-19

The title page on Amazon website says the book is 100 pages. it's actually 64 pages, of which 10 are table of contents, index and glossary. The entry for "Watches after 1945" is 2 pages long

I'm returning it

Comprehensive. Great Value........2000-03-29

This book is a "must have" for the serious watch collector. We see the most significant (and many not so significant) watches from the very earliest mechanical time pieces to the wrist watches of the 20th century.

Though comprehensive in its coverage and detail, I was left thirsty for color (as well as size) in the illustrations. As a general guide for watches throughout history though, there simply is no other book to have for the price. Period.

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Exc. Price Guide & Information on Antique Clocks

Miller's Clocks & Barometers: Buyer's Guide (Buyer's Price Guide.)

Manufacturer: Miller's Publications
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

Clocks & Watches | Antiques & Collectibles | Home & Garden | Subjects | Books
General | Antiques & Collectibles | Home & Garden | Subjects | Books
Reference | Antiques & Collectibles | Home & Garden | Subjects | Books
General | Crafts & Hobbies | Home & Garden | Subjects | Books
General | Industrial, Manufacturing & Operational Systems | Engineering | Professional & Technical | Subjects | Books
General | Reference | Subjects | Books
General | Arts & Photography | Subjects | Books
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Antique Trader Clocks Price Guide: Including All Types of Clocks-17th Through 20th Century (Antique Trader Clocks Price Guide)

ASIN: 1857329902

Book Description

A fully updated edition with revised price and current market information! This practical reference work, invaluable for both enthusiasts and experienced collectors, covers a wide range of timepiece styles and mechanisms, from elegant mahogany longcase clocks to enameled brass carriage clocks. A special section focuses on the increasingly collectable field of American clocks, and every single item includes a picture and an up-to-date price.

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Exc. Price Guide & Information on Antique Clocks.......2000-10-07

An excellent resource for both prices & basic history on antique clocks of all types. Pictures provided for each item listed with price ranges taking into account the condition of the item. Although I had a solid basic knowledge regarding antique clocks, I found new information. The only reason I rated this book a 4 instead of a 5, is that Miller's needs to realize that it would be helpful to have dual listings of prices--both the pound/sterling and the dollar! As this seems to be a common complaint about their guides, you'd think they'd catch on! An excellent book otherwise--well written, informative with excellent examples and pictures!

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300 Tomatoes and more

The Mittleider Gardening Course
Jacob R. Mittleider
Manufacturer: Food for Everyone Inc
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

General | Gardening & Horticulture | Home & Garden | Subjects | Books
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ASIN: 1929982038

Book Description

Provides simple but comprehensive graphical instruction on the Mittleider Method. Teaches all the basic gardening topics, including growing in the soil as well as containers, or Grow-Boxes. Also covers advanced topics such as cold-weather gardening, pruning for maximum yields, growing plants vertically, solutions to common gardening problems, understanding fertilizers, home seedling production, building an inexpensive greenhouse and more.

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300 Tomatoes and more.......2000-12-08

I purchased this book hoping to grow some tomatoes in a very nonferitle place in our yard. We built a grow box, mixed our soil and fertilzer,bought 10 tomatoe plants and a few other vegtable plants. Three months later we had plants that were six feet tall and had produced more than three hundred tomatoes ( I finally quit counting. Our neighbors would come to see how tall our plants were this week. We are first time gardeners and live in Idaho. It is a great book, the soil is wonderful. We had no weeds and very little maintenance. We will be building a second box this summer and will be planting lots of different vegtables but fewer tomatoes. I am also buying several copies this year for Christmas as family and friends have asked for a copy of the book

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Renaissance classic includes choreography and music for 49 dances, plus all-important guidance on how to dress, how to behave, and how to carry oneself while dancing at court, set down with utmost clarity and precision. Indispensable source of authentic information on courtly dance in the period from 1550 to 1610.

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An excellent source, but not for beginners.......2005-06-03

Julia Sutton is one of the leading Renaissance dance historians, and this work reflects her careful scholarship. However, while "Courtly Dance of the Renaissance" does contain Fabritio Caroso's explanations of steps and choreographies, it is quite difficult to reconstruct dances from these descriptions. There are many ambiguities in the instructions, and since Sutton's goal is to provide an accurate translation rather than an interpretation, she leaves these conundrums intact. Sutton also translates the names of the steps into English, which makes this volume harder to use in conjunction with other Renaissance dance resources, which leave them in Italian. Nevertheless, for those with some grounding in dances of this period, "Courtly Dance of the Renaissance" is a critical source, and the wonderful discussions of etiquette and costume require no prior knowledge to enjoy.

Antique Reproduced.......2004-11-28

This is an actual book from 1600. The ad doesn't quite make that clear. This is not "we look at past history." This IS it as our ancestors would have viewed it.

A person can make sense of this. The steps are taught and there are masses of music sheets.

I am holding the actual material all those elite ladies and gentlemen were taught by.

Wow!

No one especially in America is going to be outdone by the grand people of the past. We're there. I reason it doesn't matter if one is lousy and does it wrong. It's the point of this whole thing. I have read enough to know that "dancing" was about a two year serious undertaking to learn in the past. It'll take about two years one step at a time. This isn't a thin little paper back.

I recommend it but not for the peasants. They can do Darrin's Dance Groves.

A Must Have for the Historical Dance Enthusiast.......2000-06-13

This book is a wonderful reference tool for anyone interested in historical dancing! Translated and Edited by none other than Julia Sutton, this book explains many of the social dances and practices of the aristocrats. It includes the dance steps, an explanation of how they occur, music, and labnotation. This book is truly a must have for anyone with a serious desire to understand dance practices of the times!

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Life in the 'good ol' days'.......2005-01-12

Did you ever wonder what it was like for a young black girl growing up in Jim Crow America? Well, wonder no more because AS THE BUTTERBEANS BOIL brings it home with humor along with childlike wonder as young Jayme is introduced to life in a world where whites and blacks live separate existences. Using the combination of a journal, recipes and poetry, Jayme Washington Smalley introduces us to her world on Wooten Road. Her grandmother said they were poor but Jayme didn't see it that way; they had all they could eat, clothes to wear and they had love and friendships - what more could they want or better yet, what were they missing?

One of the more endearing stories was when Jayme decided she wanted to see if "white water" tasted different than "colored water" so she waited in the department store until no one was looking and she sneaked up to drink from the "white" water fountain. She didn't get caught but she spent a sleepless night wondering if she would die from drinking "white water" or if she would turn white during the night. You could feel her relief when she actually woke up the next morning and then looked into the mirror and found herself still black.

Jayme Washington Smalley has penned a book that will have you laughing out loud at the beauty and innocence of the young, dancing along with the church folks as they get the Holy Spirit on a Sunday morning, riding in terror with her granddad at the wheel of their old car as it trembles and lurches down country roads and wondering what on earth made America so sick as to separate its people with such carefully drawn lines. Not a big fan of poetry, I still found myself caught up in the rhythms of her rhymes, rocking along with the story that was being told. Her telling of this story was simple and childlike, yet engrossing at the same time. I would recommend this book as a delightful read for all ages.

Reviewed by alice Holman
of The RAWSISTAZ Reviewers

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