The War Against the Beavers
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The War Against the Beavers
Verena Andermatt Conley
Manufacturer: University of Minnesota Press
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Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 0816642176

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A lifelong city dweller, Verena Andermatt Conley had long harbored romantic ideals about the natural world and dreamed of a wilderness retreat for herself and her husband, Tom. When a sizeable tract of land along the Vermillion River on the edge of Minnesota's Boundary Waters-complete with two primitive log cabins-became available, they jumped at the chance to own a piece of paradise. The War against the Beavers is a wry and funny account of two people's ten-year apprenticeship in backwoods living, from their arrival as literal babes in the woods to their education in the ways of nature as they face plagues of insects and fungus, storms and droughts, and embark on a lengthy campaign to eradicate a colony of beavers that threatens the peace and beauty of their forest refuge.

Juxtaposing idyllic descriptions-hiking and cross-country skiing, swimming and canoeing in clear waters, harvesting berries and wild rice-with the intensive labor of maintaining a wilderness homestead, Conley draws a beguiling picture of the ups and downs of backwoods living. After a period of peaceful coexistence, the beavers become bitter enemies whose depredations threaten to turn a substantial portion of forest into marshland. Odd solutions-axes, shotguns, and dynamite among them-and extermination attempts by still odder locals hardly faze the beavers. It is only the arrival of a mechanized, and much more menacing, threat-bulldozers and other heavy machinery clear-cutting the woods-that restores perspective to the obsessed cabin-dwellers.

Having come to the North Woods to escape the rigors of modern life, the couple finds instead that their beliefs on animals, humans, and nature are tested. They emerge from the experience with a hard-won wisdom and a new and deeper understanding of the ever-changing character of wilderness.

Verena Andermatt Conley was born and raised in Switzerland, where she grew up reading picturesque and adventurous portrayals of the great American wilderness. She lives in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Wonderful.......2007-04-27

Conley's book is alternately hilarious and tragic, naïve and sharp, but it is always charming. A must-read for any city slicker who likes to get out of town.
Beavers hone their series edge.(Sports)(Oregon State holds an early lead in the eighth edition of the Civil War all-sports competition against archrival ... from: The Register-Guard (Eugene, OR)
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    Beavers hone their series edge.(Sports)(Oregon State holds an early lead in the eighth edition of the Civil War all-sports competition against archrival ... from: The Register-Guard (Eugene, OR)
    Gale Reference Team
    Manufacturer: Thomson Gale
    ProductGroup: Book
    Binding: Digital
    ASIN: B000JK8TYA
    Release Date: 2006-10-12

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    This digital document is an article from The Register-Guard (Eugene, OR), published by Thomson Gale on September 29, 2006. The length of the article is 1613 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: Beavers hone their series edge.(Sports)(Oregon State holds an early lead in the eighth edition of the Civil War all-sports competition against archrival Oregon)
    Author: Gale Reference Team
    Publication: The Register-Guard (Eugene, OR) (Newspaper)
    Date: September 29, 2006
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    UO's hustle pays off in board war.(Sports)(Beavers surrender too much on glass, struggle shooting against zone): An article from: The Register-Guard (Eugene, OR)
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      UO's hustle pays off in board war.(Sports)(Beavers surrender too much on glass, struggle shooting against zone): An article from: The Register-Guard (Eugene, OR)

      Manufacturer: The Register Guard
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      Binding: Digital
      ASIN: B00081WI3S
      Release Date: 2005-08-01

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      This digital document is an article from The Register-Guard (Eugene, OR), published by The Register Guard on January 9, 2005. The length of the article is 578 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: UO's hustle pays off in board war.(Sports)(Beavers surrender too much on glass, struggle shooting against zone)
      Publication: The Register-Guard (Eugene, OR) (Newspaper)
      Date: January 9, 2005
      Publisher: The Register Guard
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      Suzy Gershman's Born to Shop San Francisco: The Ultimate Guide for Travelers Who Love to Shop (Born To Shop)
      Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
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      Suzy Gershman's Born to Shop San Francisco: The Ultimate Guide for Travelers Who Love to Shop (Born To Shop)
      Suzy Gershman , and Sarah Lahey
      Manufacturer: Frommers
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      ASIN: 0764578863

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      "Gershman may be the best guide for novice and pro shoppers alike." —The Washington Post

      For nearly twenty years, Suzy Gershman has been leading savvy shoppers to the world's best finds. Now in a brand-new edition, Born to Shop San Francisco brings you complete coverage of the city's shopping scene, for visitors and Bay Area residents alike. Inside you ll find:

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      ""Gershmanmay be the best guide for novice and pro shoppers alike."" The Washington Post For nearly twenty years, Suzy Gershman has been leading savvy shoppers to the world's best finds. Now in a brand-new edition, Born to Shop San Francisco brings you complete coverage of the city's shopping scene, for visitors and Bay Area residents alike. Inside you ll find: Insider tips on sales, warehouses, outlets and more; The lowdown on deals and the rip-offs at touristy Pier 39 In-depth coverage of such hidden, funky shopping districts as Valencia Street (home to vintage stores & Mexican folk art shops), Upper Grant Street (unique clothing stores featuring local designers), and Chestnut Street (one-of-a-kind gift stores and trendy cafes) Everything you need to know about the best of Napa Valley's wine and how to ship it home without breaking the bank.

      Customer Reviews:

      5 out of 5 stars LOVE this book..........2007-10-07

      I had the priviledge to meet Suzy while touring San Francisco & she is so much fun. A nice group listened to her talk about her Born To Shop Books from all over the world & also the new one we are all anxiously awaiting out in March-The Best Shopping of the World...stay tuned for the new Born To Shop San Fran also this year.

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      Nishnawbe a Story of Indians in Michigan
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        Nishnawbe a Story of Indians in Michigan
        Lynne Deur
        Manufacturer: River Road Publication
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        Binding: Hardcover
        ASIN: B000GYKOFQ
        Nishnawbe a Story of Indians in Michigan: A Story of Indians in Michigan
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          Lynne Deur
          Manufacturer: River Road Publications
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            Lynne Deur
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            Metalheart
            Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
            • Still a pleasure
            • Cool.
            • they weren't joking - 50/50.
            • 50% great / 50% crap
            • High End Graphics
            Metalheart
            Andreas Lindholm , and Anders F. Ronnblom
            Manufacturer: Gingko Press
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            Binding: Paperback

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            ASIN: 1584230894

            Book Description

            Metalheart is a book about the passion of digital design and the remarkable power of the pixel. It started as a project in 1998 when Swedish designers Andreas Lindholm and Anders F. Ršnnblom sent the emBOXX/Brainreactor Prototype CD containing fonts and ÜD typefaces to a selection of designers for digital experimentation. They asked the designers to use and abuse their alphabets and send them back artworks for publication in this book. Response was slow at first but after Andreas' spectacular graphics were published in EFX Art & Design magazine they started to receive some fantastically innovative files. Metalheart is an explosive collection of shapes, shadows and colors that could not have been created without the aid of digital software. Guest artists include Lou Zadesky, Albert Kiefer, Derek Prospero, Klas Jonsson, Cameron Redwine and many more. The accompanying CD-ROM includes postscript fonts, 3D typeface images with alpha-channels and paths, samples from Metalheart background royalty-free collections, 100 MB in all.

            Customer Reviews:

            5 out of 5 stars Still a pleasure.......2006-07-07

            I've owned this book for a few years and I still find it a joy to look at. Quite frankly, although I admire and get great pleasure from Andreas Lindstrom's work, it's Anders F Rönnblom that draws me back. His work is risky, different, strange; and like all such experimental work, is up for the usual share of negative comments: it's not safe, pre-approved by the design corporation. If you want technologically stylised à la mode images then, as has been said, 50% of the book will suit you. But if you also want some avante garde/experimental work you'll love it the more.

            4 out of 5 stars Cool........2006-04-05

            Well, that was weird, but still fun to look at. The graphics are awesome! Tons of pictures, its like a whole museum! I didn't get some of the pictures, but thats what art is about, right?

            4 out of 5 stars they weren't joking - 50/50........2002-03-31

            when i come across an artifact like this, i take it as a proof that the universe is truly incomprehensible, that meaning is arbitrary, that, at the very least, the entire canon of human values is so much worthless nonsense, and as such, it can't possibly matter that i'm about to graduate with a degree in design/illustration and i sometimes freak out over whether i'm "good enough."

            how does such a one as ronnblom get published. how does this happen. somebody explain this to me, because the fact has overturned my entire universe of meaning. i'm not just being a design snob... if a high skool freshman showed up blazed for art class one day (having only taken it as an elective blow-off easy A in the first place), and happened to sit down in front of photoshop and mess with it for an hour out of sheer boredom, he might produce something similar, if more sophisticated.

            lindholm's stuff (by contrast) is well-organized and attractive. don't talk to me about "dated." digital images are dated by the time you print them out; let's just grant that and get on with separating the gold from the dross, cuz good design is good design and bad is bad. (i believe that in spite of everything.) you wouldn't know it from looking at this book though, which brings me back to my original point. you see some really visually interesting vector and photoshop/3d pieces of lindholm's in the first part, and youre on a certain level, and then you get to that utter garbage from ronnblom and it's really upsetting. later they collaborate, and you can literally separate out which parts of the compositions ronnblom screwed up with his unfortunate use of filters and what-not. finally there are some interesting pieces by various designers more or less within the aesthetic that lindholm uses in his pieces - vast, technological-looking environments with layers of photoshop collage and vector line drawings and schematics, typically organized around a "burst" of 3d objects and text.

            this is a decent book, and the CD includes a lot of "fun extras." really the only thing to warn you about is ronnblom - have i mentioned him yet? be prepared. otherwise enjoy, even if it makes you feel cool about yourself to call it "dated."

            3 out of 5 stars 50% great / 50% crap.......2002-01-16

            Andreas Lindholm's portion of the book is magnificent, his designs are simply amazing with beautiful details that just force you to stare in awe.

            Anders Ronnblom's part of the book on the other hand, is utter garbage. It is no exaggeration to say that it seems as if it was his first time playing around with Photoshop filters. Complete lack of eye for style.

            A sad combination. Still worth the money, even though I would have had preferred a book with the same price tag, but only half the content.

            5 out of 5 stars High End Graphics.......2001-12-04

            One of the very, very best digital grarphics "art" books I ever seen !
            The accompanying CD includes postscript fonts, 3D typeface images with alpha-channels and paths,
            sample background royal-free collections, 100 MB high- res images, animations, video clips, and graphic
            libraries. MetalHeart is made with passion for this kind of illustrative and experimental work.

            It's art that matters.
            Art is important.
            MetalHeart is art.
            MH2: Metalheart is Movement
            Average customer rating: 2.5 out of 5 stars
            • Disappointment
            • Once again...50/50
            • Alright
            • Very disappointing
            MH2: Metalheart is Movement
            Andreas Lindholm , and Anders F. Ronnblom
            Manufacturer: Gingko Press
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            Binding: Paperback

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            Customer Reviews:

            1 out of 5 stars Disappointment.......2004-12-23

            After recieving the first Metalheart book, I was very excited getting this book (MH2), but was very disappointed of the outcome. Some of the work in this book is great, but the most part its terrible. The projects seem incomplete. The CD is just a waste. There is no cool Fonts like the ones in the first book. The background images are terrible. If you like these kind of designs I suggest you get the original Metalheart, NOT Metalheart2.

            3 out of 5 stars Once again...50/50.......2004-06-19

            I reviewed the first Metalheart book, and I was a little harsh on Ronnblom. Whenever you have a collaboration between somebody who's really excellent (Lindholm) and somebody who clearly sucks, it's hard not to call attention to the fact. Ronnblom seems like one of those people who just lets his 3D apps make mistakes, which he then proceeds to call "fonts" and "dingbats"...lol. They are ugly, weird, and pointless. Anybody plan on using the fonts included on the disc, or the "3D objects," in one of your own pieces? I didn't think so. Lindholm, by contrast, has mastered his medium. However, he's barely evident in this sequel, so you'll have to look elsewhere for real talent. Check out Dimitar Karanikolov's astounding architectural landscapes, the exploding technological nebulae of Kalle Everland and Per Gustafson, James Marsden's beautiful 3D wildstyle, Charlie Owens' re-organizations of chaos, and, although I don't see how they fit into the general theme, the interesting photoshop montages of Viktor Koen and Alessandro Bavari. I have definitely been inspired by their work in this book. However, just as in the previous installment, there are also pages and pages and pages devoted to Ronnblom's ridiculous masturbatory nonsense. It REALLY makes you wonder how he consistently tricks people into letting him bring down the quality of their projects. Plus, there are also several other featured artists who suck just as bad. I really need to try and get in the next Metalheart, cuz even though I'm not all that cocky, I know I can blow some of these toys out of the water. Maybe that's the idea - to give us all some hope. lol

            4 out of 5 stars Alright.......2003-05-15

            I liked this book a lot. Althought the first version was better this one shows great design pages including 3D.

            2 out of 5 stars Very disappointing.......2003-03-03

            If you're familiar with the first (and excellent) MetalHeart book, you know the two authors: The super-talented Andreas Lindholm, and his less-talented mate, Andres F. Ronnblom.
            In the second book, you will find little of Lindholm, and a lot of Ronnblom.
            You will find a lot of those wierd (and not-so-wonderful) "3d" typefaces that were on the first book, and some very unpolished 3d works by Ronnblom. Very little works by Lindholm, and guest works which in no way rise to the standarad set by the first book.
            The DVD that comes with the book (which, btw, is geaerd towards Mac users), is not much better. It containes the same old stuff by Ronnblom, some amturish textures (those were taken with a consumer-level camera, have a lot of noise, are badly lit, and some are out of focus), and some Quicktime clips.
            I expected a lot from those full-resolution clips, but frankly, I dont understand why they bothered to include full-resolution.
            some of them are half-works, some look like student projects, and only two or three are interesting. Certainly dont expect any gmunk-level stuff here.

            All in all, a BIG disappointment. If you like the first one, this is not it.
            The Metal Heart - The frontline of Digital Art ( MetalHeart ) w/CD-ROM
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              ASIN: B000HKG2NW
              Metalheart No CD
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                Andreas Lindholm
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                Animal Rights, Human Rights: Ecology, Economy, and Ideology in the Canadian Arctic
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                  Animal Rights, Human Rights: Ecology, Economy, and Ideology in the Canadian Arctic
                  George Wenzel
                  Manufacturer: University of Toronto Press
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                  The campaign to ban seal hunting in Canada won international headlines and achieved its aims to a large extent. Most observers felt instinctively that the campaigners were "right" but little thought was given to the cataclysmic consequences the ban would have on the way of life and economy of a traditional people, the Inuit of Arctic Canada.

                  A distinguished anthropologist who has spent over twenty years living and working with the Inuit Community, George Wenzel provides a reasoned, in-depth, coolly written but powerful critique of this received interpretation and shows how the campaigners 'own cultural prejudices and questionable ecological imperatives brought hardship, distress and instability to an ecologically balanced traditional culture.

                  This book is both a careful academic study and a disturbing comment on how environmental activity may oppress a whole society, which raises serious questions about the motives and methods of the animal rights' movement in a much wider context than the case here studied.

                  Heubach Character Dolls and Figurines
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                    Lydia Richter , and Karin Schmelcher
                    Manufacturer: Hobby House Press
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                    Heubach's little characters: Dolls and figurines 1850-1930
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                      Carol Stanton
                      Manufacturer: Living Dolls
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                      Easy Orchids: The Fail-Safe Guide to Growing Orchids Indoors
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                        Liz Johnson
                        Manufacturer: Firefly Books
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                        Proven advice on many easy-to-grow orchids.

                        Long considered expensive and difficult to grow, modern orchid varieties are far from fragile and come in a vast array of colors and sizes to suit any gardener and home environment.

                        Easy Orchids explains how to grow orchids at home, from choosing a healthy plant to transporting and caring for it.

                        An extensive A-Z orchid directory includes cool, warm and intermediate varieties and hybrids, each with detailed care instructions. The directory also features:

                        Advances in home climate technology have spurred the dramatic rise in popularity of orchid houseplants. Wide availability and affordability have made them more accessible.

                        Beautifully illustrated and up-to-date, Easy Orchids also includes a checklist for gardeners buying orchids online. Other buying tips include what to look for in healthy roots and leaves and the wrapping of the orchid for shipping or travel.

                        With the valuable tips and advice in Easy Orchids, gardeners of all levels will discover how fail-safe it can be to grow orchids.

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                        Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
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                        • Love this orchid book
                        • A must-have for your orchid library!
                        • Great starter guide for growing orchids
                        • A great introduction to growing orchids for the beginner
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                        Mimi Luebbermann
                        Manufacturer: Chronicle Books
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                        With growing orchids as a pastime ever increasing in popularity, here, reissued with a lovely new cover, is one of the most popular books on the subject. This engaging volume provides all the inspiration and hands-on facts for transforming a windowsill, patio, glassed-in porch, or small garden plot into orchid territory, with the emphasis-given a plant that can be all too intimidating-on the easy. There’s Lady’s Slipper orchids and Jewel orchids for low-light homes; Laeliocattleyas to take advantage of a sunny kitchen window; and a host of other varieties. Complete with concise, easy-to-follow instructions, and beautifully illustrated with full-color photographs, Easy Orchids makes growing these prima donnas of the plant world rewarding and enjoyable for beginner and expert gardeners alike.

                        Customer Reviews:

                        3 out of 5 stars Useful information, but lacking structure.......2004-09-12

                        This book was easy to read and had lots of beautiful orchid pictures. However, there the book is very lacking in stucture. It simply goes through different types of orchids and meanwhile gives you tips on watering, fertilizing, etc. as you go. I have read a few other orchid books and this just seems to be a conglomeration of the useful hints and tips I've found in those. For a much more useful book try Ortho's All About Orchids.

                        5 out of 5 stars Love this orchid book.......2003-06-24

                        What a great orchid book. I'm a beginner, but I'll use it forever. Absolutely wonderful photos and references. I saved an orchid using instructions in this book. I recommend it, especially at this great price.

                        5 out of 5 stars A must-have for your orchid library!.......2003-02-18

                        I am notorious among my friends and family for killing plants in no time. Yet, I got this book as a gift along with an orchid (they thought if I was given directions for use, that one plant stood a better chance...:)
                        Not only did the plant make it beautifully, and re-bloom, but I now own and enjoy a few more orchid plants.
                        This book is a great basic for your orchid library. Granted, it doesn't cover all the topics you want to know about(plant diseases for example). However, it is very invaluable and even though I now own more orchid books, I find myself getting back to this one quite often for information.
                        It is not intimidating, very easy to follow and an excellent introduction to a great family of plants, too often inaccurately labeled as fragile and needy.
                        I warmly recommend it to anyone getting started with orchids.
                        This book paired with an orchid plant is one of the greatest gifts I ever received...

                        4 out of 5 stars Great starter guide for growing orchids.......2002-03-26

                        I got this book along with my very first orchid plant that I had bought in an annual orchid show recently. It could be both an exciting and yet intimidating experience to tend to your first orchid. However this is a perfect starter guide for beginners, with simple and easy to follow instructions in caring most of the common types of orchids. It provides readers with essential information from using the right potting mix, when to water and how to fetilize. The all color photography makes it even more fun to read. Highly recommended for first time orchid grower like myself.

                        5 out of 5 stars A great introduction to growing orchids for the beginner.......2001-12-13

                        The book contains about 100 pages: 18 pages on orchid native conditions, horticultural history, and orchid anatomy and growth habits. 22 pages on growing conditions (light, temperature, humidity, fertilizers, etc), growing tips, and pests to avoid. 58 pages covering the details about growing two dozen specific popular orchids. Each orchid in this section is described by its species / cultivar name, specific growing conditions given (light, watering, fertilizing schedule), a full size photograph of each plant, and two or three paragraphs of details about this specific orchid. Book concludes with 4 pages on mail order sources, bibliography, index, and acknowledgement.

                        The book contains clear, crisp, and easy to read information about orchid care. It completely covers all of the essentials that the first time orchid grower needs to learn.

                        Is the book's information helpful? Well, I bought this book with my first orchid. One hundred days later, not only is the orchid still alive, but the flowers are still in bloom! Gee, I guess I can grow orchids, especially with guidance from this book.

                        Is growing orchids addictive? Well, I started with one orchid. One hundred days laters, I now own six plants ... and I'm looking to buy more. All because of this damn book :-)

                        The book is a great introduction to growing orchids for the beginner. It should be your first book, and you should buy it with your first orchid. Simple, but accurate, instructions throughout the text. "Easy Orchids" is a wonderfully helpful book.
                        Orchids are Easy: A Beginner's Guide to Their Care and Cultivation
                        Average customer rating: 3 out of 5 stars
                        • Nice for Greenhouse Growers
                        Orchids are Easy: A Beginner's Guide to Their Care and Cultivation
                        Tom Gilland
                        Manufacturer: Guild of Master Craftsman
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                        Binding: Paperback

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                        “As either a blueprint for amassing an orchid collection or a reference source for specific types of orchid, Gilland’s selective directory of the most popular and easily maintained varieties offers essential information. ...Gilland’s thoughtful instruction goes a long way toward correcting the old perception of orchids as difficult.”—Booklist.

                        Customer Reviews:

                        3 out of 5 stars Nice for Greenhouse Growers.......2001-01-01

                        "Orchids are Easy" is a helpful book for someone planning a greenhouse. The first part of the book goes into detail about the planning that goes into building a greenhouse--including location, building materials, necessary equipment, watering and climate control.

                        Brief chapters cover the culture of orchids, propogation, pests and diseases. The final section is the "A-Z of Orchid Species". This area has nice closeups of each featured plant, but is pretty limited in scope. You won't find anything about Cattleyas, Phalaenopsis or Cymbidiums here.

                        If you are looking for information on Oncidiums, Odontoglossums and some Dendrobiums you find solid information and nice photography.
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