The Squirrel's Goblet: 56 Tales of Nature's Wonders & Antics

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This guide will bring you to Boston's brewpubs, hidden alleys and revolutionary hangouts. Whether you catch a Sox game or roam the Freedom Trail, you'll find indispensable notes on all Beantown has to offer, from architecture and history to eclectic bookstores and clubs.

5 walking tours, including Beacon Hill and Harvard University
coverage of campsites, colonial B&Bs and everything in between
places to eat, from seafood shacks to ritzy restaurants - and a vote for the ultimate clam chowder
excursions to Cape Cod, Salem, Concord, Gloucester and more
26-page full-color map section

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waste of money.......2007-04-04

I am relocating to Boston and have been buying guides to do a bit of research on the city. The Lonely Planet Guide is by far the worse of those I have seen. The coverage of the city is spotty; large, interesting areas are left out, and when they are covered it's in a really haphazard manner.

I get the impression this book was created with the thought that it would be good to fill an empty niche in the Lonely Planet product line, with the underlying thought that a bad book was better than none. Steer clear.

If you buy only one guide to Boston, this should be it.......2006-05-30

Hands down, the Lonely Planet guides win marks for layout and style. These are compact, information-packed guides which can be tucked in any pocket or bag as an on-the-go reference. Most other guide books are great arm chair references but completely impractical for traveling on the road.

The Lonely Planet Boston does not disappoint. It is glossy, full-color, packed with maps, and has a small footprint. It follows the tried-and-true Lonely Planet format: Facts for the Visitor, followed by Getting There and Getting Around practical information, followed by the sights, places to stay, places to eat, entertainment, and excursions out of the city proper. A mind-boggling amount of information is packed into this guide.

The guide opens with the obligatory History section, which is read only by delayed travelers desperate for reading material. The true gems of Boston history and cultural experience are spread throughout the book, as light green sidebars on topics such as The Big Dig, The Emerald Necklace of gardens, facts about the Boston Public Library, and profiles of influential citizens such as Mary Baker Eddy.

Activities and sights are organized by neighborhood, which makes planning things to accomplish in a day a bit easier. One great chapter labels Boston "America's Walking City" and lists dozens of walking routes through the region. One can take public transportation between different areas and then embark on several-hour-long walking tours.

The Lonely Planet Boston has a full index and fourteen crystal-clear, full-colored maps in the back. The maps alone are a reason to buy this book and stick it in your pack while you travel. Overall, this book is well worth the price, and if you only buy one book about Boston, it should be this one.

Amazing!.......2006-01-04

Ideal for people who wish to travel to Boston or people who live in Boston but want to pretend they are a tourist to impress a lady or deceive an enemy.

Great book for Boston, but could be better for outside areas.......2001-08-09

As are almost all lonely planet books, this is a great, GREAT book for covering the metro Boston area. I recommend it as THE book to use, especially if traveling to Boston. It goes into depth on all aspects of Boston culture, down to climate, money scams, and gay and lesbian tourists. Although the book doesn't explain every site on the walking tours, it does give an overall, helpful picture of the tours in general. It also tells about the hot clubs and places to go, with regular updates and good descriptions.

However, if you're looking for excursions outsiode of Boston, or are, like me, a new resident of Boston, you may not want to get this book, becauise it focuses on the Boston area. In that case, get Lonely Planet:New England, or a new resident's book. And for a shorter, cheaper version of this book, get Lonely Planet Boston:Condensed.

Hope it helps.

Great place to start.......2000-09-03

This is a great place to start if you don't know anything about Boston. It gives lots of interesting places and attractions to visit. Even thought most of the places mentioned by LP is concise and accurate, be warned that some of the "attractions" mentioned are over rated.

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Lonely Planet Boston
Mara Vorhees , and John Spelman
Manufacturer: Lonely Planet Publications
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 1741048753

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Cradle of democracy, Boston continues to drive progressive American culture, with a thriving arts scene and some of the country's top universities. Stroll through history in this eminently walkable city, enjoying lively neighborhoods, emerald parks and waterfront views. Our local authors reveal the best of Boston, from precolonial artifacts to 21st-century wonders.

FIND FREEDOM - relive the revolution in full color with our special Freedom Trail section.

NO NEED TO STUDY - explore college hot spots around Harvard, Boston College and MIT and in Cambridge, Fenway and Kenmore Square.

STIR THE MELTING POT - experience American landmarks like Boston Common alongside ethnic neighborhoods like the Italian North End with our walking tours.

BEYOND THE BEAN - learn the secret to 'killah chowdah,' where to find the best late-night grub, and why many world-class chefs call Boston home.

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This informative and savvy guide captures the best that Boston offers in a practical, easy to use format. With opinionated reviews, essential travel tips and detailed fold-out maps, Boston Condensed has all the information the discerning visitor needs - for a day or a week, for business or for pleasure.

finds the places where everyone will learn your name over a cup of tea, a whiskey or a Sam Adams
day trip pilgrimages to New England's coastal retreats
walking tours that prove you don't have to run a marathon to see the real Boston
from high culture at Harvard to rough and rowdy with the Red Sox

Customer Reviews:

Perfect for First Timers and Short Stays.......2003-07-02

We would have never made it in Boston without this little book! The maps alone, especially the subway map, were worth well over the price of the book. We took the book everywhere we went and had a blast. It offers great advice about what to see, what not to see, places to shop, places to stay, places to eat, and anything else you can imagine. I also liked that it gave information on day trips to surrounding areas. I would recomend this book to anyone visiting Boston for the first time. We were there for two days and were able to see everything we wanted to see!!

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Lots of Fun.......2005-05-25

Written news-paper style. Good pictures, fun humor. Super for ages 10 and up.

Hysterical History.......2001-07-05

This book is part of a fabulous series that puts ancient history in an entirely different perspective -- it is written like a modern newspaper, only presented as though it is written during the time of ancient Greece (or Rome, Egypt, etc.)

Though the humor is lively and intelligent (great inside jokes for serious history students), the humor is never at the expense of historical accuracy -- these books are actually good background material for the study of ancient cultures. If you are fond of Ancient Greece, you MUST read this book.

Wonderfully Funny.......1999-01-25

I bought mine and a school book fair,(The price here is much better) It tells of all sorts of things that happened in Greece years back, I also recomend the rest in the series, including The Roman Record, and The Egyptian Echo.

Fast, funny, informative source on Ancient Greece........1997-11-30

This is going to be a "must have" book for any kid, teacher, or parent who is interested in Ancient Greece. Whether you have a little background or have studied the subject extensively, you will find something to interest you--or at least to tickle your funny bone. (The inside jokes are hysterical.) Though too short to be a definitive source book, this will be a great supplement for anyone looking to study Greek history.

Westminster Versions: Renderings into Greek and Latin Verse from the Westminster Gazette

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Westminster Versions: Renderings into Greek and Latin Verse from the Westminster Gazette
H. F. Fox
Manufacturer: OXFORD BASIL BLACKWELL
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
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Greek Gazette
Fergus Fleming
Manufacturer: Usborne Publishing Ltd., 1997
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Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000JQZHO4

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Ever since the AIDS epidemic struck, the health authority's task of educating the public has gained dramatically in significance. In many countries, the poster as medium of information was unknown before the advent of AIDS; a visual vocabulary first had to be developed for an issue saddled with ingrained taboos. A survey of current posters on AIDS prevention, displayed in Asia, the Pacific, and Africa, demonstrates that the urgent and imperative success of the posters depends on their being rooted in local traditions--thus returning posters to their original function as a means of mass communication. The sixth book in a series based on the poster collection of the Museum für Gestaltung Zürich.

Essay by Nigel Barley.
Foreword by Felix Studinka.

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Dog Law offers a comprehensive look at the legal ramifications of dog ownership and functions as a guide to dispute resolution for problematic dog behavior. Well organized by topic, there are answers to just about any question one might have, from dog biting to landlord relationships, from leash laws to dog burials. Dog owners who read this book will save time, money, legal hassles, and possibly even a beloved dog's life.

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Everything you need to keep your pooch (or the neighbor's) on a legal leash!

America's estimated 50 million dogs are governed by many things: The stomach, the nose and the law -- laws that you as a dog owner, or as the neighbor of a dog, need to know.

Every Dog's Legal Guide is a newly revised, up-to-date practical guide to the legal issues that affect dogs, their owners and their neighbors every day, including:

*dog owners liability for injuries

*dogs that bite or create a nuisance

*animal cruelty

*landlords, tenants and dogs

*traveling with dogs

*providing for pets at death

*dealing with veterinarians

*your rights when buying or selling a dog

*restrictions on dangerous dogs

*vaccinations, licenses and other local laws

*guide, signal, service and therapy dogs

The latest edition of Every Dog's Legal Guide is completely updated with the latest laws of your state that affect your canine.

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"America's canine population is governed by many things: the nose, the stomach -- and the law. It is essential that dog owners and their neighbors know the ins and outs of various dog-related laws; including those regarding: . biting and barking . veterinarians . leash requirements . travel . landlords . wills . guide dogs . pit bulls . cruelty . and more. Unleashed by Nolo in 1988, Dog Law has been serialized in Redbook and the Los Angeles Times. (We bet if you shelve Dog Law in your Pets section, customers won't be able to keep their paws off it!)"

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Informative, easy to read........2005-03-08

Dog law is another outstanding legal book by Nolo press. I got the book because I was having problems with my neighbor's five barking dogs. I wanted to be informed of my rights before I confronted my neighbor. Although I had no luck coming to a compromise with my neighbor regarding the dogs (he is a crazy, paranoid, drug-addicted redneck), it was empowering to know my rights. The only small complaint was that it did not include state laws, but that may be beyond the scope of this book.

Easy to read.......2004-01-15

Easy to read, easy to understand with basic information that for the most part is applicable across the nation. Good set of resources and guides for problems with neighbors, animal control and vets.

A must read for any dog owner.

Every dog owner and neighbor should read this.......2002-04-16

If you are thinking about buying a dog (it explains puppy mills, contracts to consider when you buy a dog and licensing laws); you already have a dog (laws you might want to consider even if you're sure your dog is always well-behaved and how to get dog insurance); you want to provide for your dog after your death (what may or may not work in your will); you hate your neighbor's dog's barking (how to talk to your neighbor or seek mediation, or your liability if you are cruel or provoke the dog) or if you suspect your neighbor's dog is mistreated or are in any other way concerned about dogs: YOU NEED TO READ THIS BOOK. There is much more covered than what I have put here.

I expected to read a few key chapters, but ended up reading it cover to cover. It contains interesting facts throughout (have you ever thought about the number of dogs injured/killed by riding in the back of a pick-up truck?), history of dog laws, real cases and the rulings in those cases (though obviously missing the recent case of Ms. Whipple's murder); and sound, common-sense advice whether it is written in the law or not.

For the sake of the dogs and the people who own or are around them, I hope everybody will read this book.

For anyone who might have a legal bone to pick.......2002-03-17

Now in a revised and updated 4th edition, Dog Law is a straightforward and comprehensive legal guide for dog owners -- and the neighbors of dog owners. Dog Law explains, in plan English terms easily accessible to the lay person, what the laws mandates with regard to barking dogs, dangerous dogs, cruelty to animals, dog bites, if a dog is injured or killed, and much more. Dog Law is a superbly presented, user friendly reference, and a "must" for dog owners, as well as for anyone else who might have a legal bone to pick!

An excellent source of legal information for dog owners!.......2000-07-14

I bought this book (Dog Law) years ago since I am a dog owner who would like to be aware of my rights and the rights of my dogs. Dog Law, By Mary Randolph is now in it's third publication, and I highly recommend it to all dog owners. Not only does the author focus on simple leash laws, barking cases, landlord restrictions, traveling with your dog, etc., but the author also focuses on criminal abuse cases and acts as a referral contact if you need help in the legal process yourself with a dog legal situation.

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CATALOGUE OF THE HANS SYS COLLECTION: Volume I---Meissen Porcelain and Hausmalerei
Hans, et al Syz
Manufacturer: Smithsonian Institution Press,
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000WW4H8M

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Catalogue of the Hans Syz Collection. Volume I: Meissen Porcelain and Hansmalerei
Hans, J. Jefferson Miller II and Rainer Ruckert Syz
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Catalogue of the Hans Syz Collection
Hans C. Syz
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Catalogue of the Hans Syz Collection Vol. 1 : Meissen Porcelain and Hausmalerei
Hans Syz
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Bonsai Life Histories is a detailed absorbing insight into the transformation of original plant material into exquisite bonsai trees. These 50 dramatic stories show how one bonsai expert has created "something out of nothing," recording the life histories of over 50 trees, both in photographs and descriptions that reveal the rewarding process of tending bonsai to maturity.

This instructive and useful book also includes information on:

origins of bonsai
getting started
what makes a good/bad bonsai
bonsai style
styling, pruning, refinement
tools, repotting, watering, feeding
training techniques
finding suitable plants
seasonal planner
guide to pruning and maintenance tasks through the year
bonsai in the garden
displaying bonsai
exhibiting bonsai
pests and diseases
glossary of terms

Bonsai expert Martin Treasure reveals a wealth of technical and horticultural knowledge and demonstrates his technique in bringing out the personalities of individual trees. Even non-enthusiasts will be intrigued by the stories.

Customer Reviews:

Really Great Book.......2003-02-28

This is possibly the best and most inspiring bonsai book that I've ever had the pleasure of reading - and I've seen plenty!

It is an instruction book which shows in great detail by example how superb bonsai specimens are acheivable, with just a little patience. My trees are already looking better as a result of reading this!

Loads of great chapters complete this book, together with some really super colour pictures.

Truly Exceptional Bonsai Book.......2002-10-16

I just read Bonsai Life Histories and it is the answer to every bonsai enthusiasts dreams. It is truly exceptional. I have been looking for a book to span most of the bonsai experience spectrum and this fits the bill - and so so much more.

I own and operate a small bonsai retail store/nursery/studio and I teach classes for novices and more experienced growers here at the studio and am often asked for book recommendations. This one is at the top of the list. Even with my 14 years experience in bonsai, I found it very refreshing, as it teaches by example, rather than just instructing.

The author is both a skilled bonsai practitioner and an astute writer. Most books are blessed with one or the other (and a few have neither!). I appreciate this book and thoroughly recommend it.

The pictures speak a thousand words.......2002-07-19

If you are a student of bonsai and looking for basing information, then this is not a book for beginners. However, if you want to see how bonsai trees are styled and develop over time, then this will provide you with a lot of information. The pictures of the trees in development over the years are worth the price of the book.

What an inspirational book!.......2002-05-02

The way in which the author has produced exceptional bonsai from material that is easily obtainable by us all, made for captivating reading. Very helpful too, is the way in which the author has made the book easy to read and understand.

I would recommend this book to anyone who has an interest in bonsai, whether their collection is large or small, and they are novices or experienced enthusiasts.

What a great book!.......2002-04-08

I needed something to give me inspiration and confidence to renew my interest and enthusiasm for my bonsai collection. This book has provided me with both - and much more besides - and made me realize that I can improve and enhance my trees by following what the author has achieved. I am sure I will read the book over and over again whenever my enthusiasm is waning.

I disagree with the review below - Douglas Ross - the large number of case histories are all unique and packed full of incredibly useful information, including techniques that I've never seen detailed anywhere! The origin of the bonsai histories is really varied, including seed, cuttings, air-layers, trees collected from the wild and gardens, nursery stock and old specimen trees - grown in a variety of styles. Only a handful of these have been grown in the ground - and I found this method of speeding up development fascinating. Afterall, this is what they do in Japan, except they don't record the histories in such vivid detail! I will certainly be doing this in the future, and hopefully save myself years.

Thank you Martin Treasure for persuading me that I can do it - and I will!!

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Bonsai Life Histories: The Lives of over 50 Bonsai Trees in Photos and Words
Martin Treasure
Manufacturer: Firefly Books
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This digital document is an article from Notes, published by Music Library Association, Inc. on December 1, 1997. The length of the article is 1044 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Choreography and Narrative: Ballet's Staging of Story and Desire.
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Date: December 1, 1997
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This unique volume provides each writers reflection on her work, an evaluation of that writer by two perceptive critics, and detailed biographical and bibliographical data. Included are Maya Angelou, Toni Cade Bambara, Nikki Giovanni, Toni Morrison, Alice Walker, and ten other outstanding writers.

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An invaluable resource.......2004-03-11

Among the writers included in "others" this wonderful volume includes one of the richest resources available on that unfairly overlooked pioneering playwrite, novelist, and short story writer Alice Childress. This book is a must have for anyone interested in American literature. The combination of essays by and about the various writers is just perfect. My ongoing congratuations to the editor who is herself a wonderful literary artist.

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