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This completely updated guidebook details the Adirondack's history, comforts, and amenities, giving both visitors and residents the most comprehensive guide to this vast region.

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Important basics, across the board.......2006-09-05

Whether you are first time or repeat visitor to the Adirondacks, this guide comes in handy on any visit to New York State's great preserve, forever wild.

The guide includes eight chapters. First is the park history, an important background for everyone. Second, comes a short guide on transportation to, from and through the wilderness area, including mileage and estimated traveling times. Third, you'll find an extensive 90-plus pages of accommodations, from the rawest of campsites to the most lavish inns and hotels. Personally, we're partial to the non-profit camp organizations, but there are plenty of choices to suit every taste.

A fourth 50-page chapter covers the theater, arts and museums in the Adirondacks, from Champlain Valley to Lake George. There are music festivals and the Six Indian Nations museum, for example, and the Adirondack Museum in Blue Mountain Lake is not to be missed. One can also find storytelling sessions in high season.
And don't forget the writer's programs, for wordsmiths among the travelers.

Chapter Five offers 80 pages of eateries, in every category, from the classic Adirondack diner, the Noon Mark in Keene Valley, famous for its home baking (including excellent fruit pies) to the fabulous gourmet restaurants like Friends Lake Inn in Chestertown, a onetime boarding house for tannery workers with a fabulous menu. And of course there are a wide variety of food stores listed, for those who like to eat on the run, or need to stock their ice chests before heading to camp.

The 100-page sixth chapter, on recreational opportunities and listings, is one of the book's most useful, for it not only includes the obvious--like bike, ski, boat rental outlets and tours of every stripe--but also several suggestions on how to find private camping guides.

Chapter Seven keeps the shopaholics happy, I suppose, though I've never found much use for this set of listings. Unfortunately, some of the classic Adirondack stores, like the Bashful Bear bookstore in Keene Valley. Finally, in chapter Eight, is a "nuts and bolts" listing of emergency and medical centers, banks and cash machines, guided tours and an important and useful bibliography for further reading.

We've taken this guide along on every trip to the High Peaks, and it always comes in handy.

--Alyssa A. Lappen

Timely updates.......2006-07-06

The Adirondack Book is an excellent guide to what to do, where to eat, etc., in the Adirondacks. The format is easy to follow, and the comments/recommendations are pretty much dead on. Not all of my personal favorites have found their way into these pages, but I've definitely been introduced to some new faves. Even if you own previous editions, I recommend buying the newest available--things change, and yesterday's hot spot may well have fizzled.

terrible organization, weak on information.......2006-04-06

If this is the best guide for the region there is a wide opening for competition. The organization by topic rather than area makes this book virtually useless for planning a trip. Even if one focuses on a single topic (fishing, hiking, ..) there is little guidance for someone choosing where to go -- often there are lists of places with no descriptions or completely useless paragraphs that say, essentially, "there are many many places you can do X in the Adirondacks." So I agree that this hardly serves as a guide at all. There is some interesting history in the book that could make this worth buying as background reading.

A Skewed and Limited Guide.......2003-08-05

Having spent much time in the Adirondacks, and with a child at school in Saratoga Springs, I was extermely disappointed with the scope of information in this "complete guide". While the historical, geographical and quasi-scientific narrative that Ms. Folwell has compiled is interesting, the information that a traveler/vacationer/tourist (especially one who's new to the area) would need is sorely lacking. The meager information that is available is unusually skewed toward what seems to be the author's limited personal taste in facilities, activities and likes.

Apparently, Ms. Folwell does not like hotels or resorts, since most of them (and there are several in the Adirondacks) were glaringly missing from this book. Also oddly missing were some of the best restaurants in Lake Placid, Saranac Lake and Saratoga Springs. (I concede that "best" is subjective, but there were just too many missing from her book.)

The Adirondacks are a haven for camping, yet this book glossed over that topic with a minimum of information. What about the amazing campsites on the islands of Indian Lake? Or the available lean-to locations in the High Peaks region?

Finally, the organization of this book is antithetical to a good travel guide. Rather than approach the Adirondacks by region, the author divides the book by topic. Since the Adirondacks are relatively large, it's most likely that a visitor will be spending the bulk of her time in a single area. This guide offers no comprehensive list of data about any given area or town, and requires you to jump around and compile your own data sheet if you're staying in one area.

Rather than "A Complete Guide", it would be more appropriate for this book to be called "An Introduction to the Area," since that is in fact exactly what it is, and no more.

A good book for visitors new and old.......2001-06-11

The Adirondack Book is written with a heart for the place it describes, and with a nose for just the right level of detail. The author is clearly a native of the area, with an understanding of its people and its ways, and this shows in her tack on nearly everything she wrtes. Her descriptions of many of the events and places are dead on, and good information is given to the reader about how to find said place or event, and how to find out more information about the subject. Her asides in particular (for example, short essays about blackflies, wildlife, and hypothermia) are well written and dead on target, great advice for the traveler. Finally, she resists speaking overly much about the many topics, and this is a good thing: a book fully describing every last item she mentions would be several thousand pages long! Still, Folwell's book is a boon for the traveler, a great starting place for exploring the biggest park in the contiguous 48.

The only drawback in this book is that of organization. The book is sectioned by activity/attraction, then by region, then by town, instead of region/town/activity. This makes it much more difficult to, say, find out everything you want to know about Speculator or Lake Placid. Still, the entries one finds are clear and concise, and with some extra effort you can find all you want.

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As the most important public space in the United States, the Mall in Washington, D.C., has been a vital emblem of national spirit and ideals ever since Major Pierre Charles L'Enfant first envisioned it over two hundred years ago. Although the Mall has undergone numerous changes since its conception, it has retained centrality within the life of the capital and has emerged as an essential symbol of American national identity and an influential model of city planning worldwide.

Featuring fourteen essays by prominent historians, architects, and leaders of some of Washington, D.C.'s most important institutions, this book explores the Mall's origins and growth as well as the shifting political forces and cultural values that have shaped it. Over 140 illustrations help to tell the story of the site, including beautiful vintage maps, prints, and drawings, in addition to numerous contemporary documentary and historical photographs.

Originally published in 1991, The Mall in Washington features a new introduction discussing recent developments on the Mall.

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NATIONAL TREASURE.......2006-10-02

This is a wonderful book on an amazing space. The images are crisp and the text scholarly and fascinating. It's hard to imagine that the mall took so many years to complete, but finally L'Enfant's dream is complete. The mall is a breathtaking vista, that is simply spectacular. To stand at the foot of the Capital and look down the mall is a singular experience, it is quite simply a perfect space, famous the world over. This book does L'Enfant and D.C. proud. Highly recommended.

On The Mall In Washington Dc (Exceptional Social Studies Titles for Upper Grades)

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On The Mall In Washington Dc (Exceptional Social Studies Titles for Upper Grades)
Brent Ashabranner
Manufacturer: 21st Century
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Library Binding

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ASIN: 0761323511

Arlington National Cemetery: Complete Guide to America¿s Premier Military Cemetery and Shrine and other Historic Washington, DC Sites including the White House, Capitol, National Mall Monuments

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Arlington National Cemetery: Complete Guide to America¿s Premier Military Cemetery and Shrine and other Historic Washington, DC Sites including the White House, Capitol, National Mall Monuments
U.S. Government
Manufacturer: Progressive Management
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: CD-ROM
ASIN: 1931828970

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Explore the history and majesty of America's hallowed military grounds at the Arlington National Cemetery in words and color photographs.

For the almost four million people who visit annually, Arlington represents many different things. For some, it is a chance to walk among headstones that chronicle American history; for many, it is an opportunity to remember and honor the nation's war heroes; and for others, it is place to say a last farewell during funeral services for a family member or friend.

Arlington is the most hallowed burial ground of our fallen military and one of the most visited tourist sites in the Washington, D.C., area. There are veterans and other exceptional individuals buried at Arlington from the Revolutionary War to the present military action in Afghanistan. Arlington has continued to be open and fully operational since Sept. 11, 2001. It has become the final resting place for 65 victims of the terrorist attacks of that day.

This CD-ROM includes detailed information about ceremonies, historical facts about Arlington House, Casualties of War and Honorary War Veterans, Explorers and Astronauts, Historical Figures, Minorities, Presidents, and Justices of the U.S. Supreme Court buried there, Views from Above, Scenes from Within, Armed Service Funerals, Behind the Scenes with Maintenance Workers, Visitor Information, Tomb of the Unknowns, Memorials and Monuments, A Guide to Burials, Wreath Layings, Detailed Maps, and hundreds of color photographs.

In addition to the Arlington material, celebrate the magnificent landmarks of America with unique guides to thousands of historic sites, including the famous monuments and memorials in Washington, DC. This CD-ROM has over 16,000 pages of great travel and vacation planning information, and is loaded with detailed maps and spectacular photographs. Many history documents add context to sites such as the U.S. Capitol. But the content isn't limited to Washington: there are thousands of Historic Landmarks, Historic Places, National Parks and other monuments nationwide are listed and thoroughly described.

Coverage includes:

National Park Service material, including National Historic Landmarks (NHL) program, National Register of Historic Places with travel itineraries, Architecture in the Parks, significant National Parks, Recreation Areas, Historic Sites, National Memorials

U.S. Capitol Complex description and history from the Architect of the Capitol, Washington, DC

National Mall material, including Washington Monument, Thomas Jefferson Memorial, Lincoln Memorial, Vietnam Veterans Memorial, Korean War Veterans Memorial, and Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial * Photographs of DC Landmarks by the U.S. Department of Agriculture * White House * U.S. Botanic Gardens * History of the United States Capitol * Constantino Brumidi, Artist of the Capitol * Library of Congress - Thomas Jefferson Building * Supreme Court * Pentagon and Pentagon Renovation Program * Tour of Washington, DC * Washington, DC Tourist Information * Ford's Theatre National Historical Site

Our CD-ROMs are designed to provide a convenient user-friendly reference work, utilizing the benefits of the Adobe Acrobat PDF format to uniformly present thousands of pages that can be rapidly reviewed or printed. Vast archives of important government information that might otherwise remain inaccessible are available for instant review. Acrobat Reader software is included on the CD-ROM. This superb CD-ROM makes an ideal reference work and educational tool, and is indispensable for anyone interested in our national treasures. (This title is also published as ISBN 1931828873.)

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Don't waste your money on this bad reproduction.

21st Century Complete Guide to American Landmarks - Historic Washington DC Sites including the White House, Capitol, National Mall Monuments and Memorials, ... Travel and Vacation Planning Information
U.S. Government
Manufacturer: Progressive Management
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: CD-ROM
ASIN: 1931828873

Book Description

Celebrate the magnificent landmarks of America with this unique guide to thousands of historic sites, including the famous monuments and memorials in Washington, DC. This CD-ROM has over 16,000 pages of great travel and vacation planning information, and is loaded with detailed maps and spectacular photographs. Many history documents add context to sites such as the U.S. Capitol. But the content isn't limited to Washington: there are thousands of Historic Landmarks, Historic Places, National Parks and other monuments nationwide are listed and thoroughly described.

Coverage includes:

U.S. Capitol Complex description and history from the Architect of the Capitol, Washington, DC

National Mall material, including Washington Monument, Thomas Jefferson Memorial, Lincoln Memorial, Vietnam Veterans Memorial, Korean War Veterans Memorial, and Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial * Photographs of DC Landmarks by the U.S. Department of Agriculture * White House * U.S. Botanic Gardens * History of the United States Capitol * Constantino Brumidi, Artist of the Capitol * Library of Congress - Thomas Jefferson Building * Supreme Court * Pentagon and Pentagon Renovation Program * Tour of Washington, DC * Arlington National Cemetery * Washington, DC Tourist Information * Ford's Theatre National Historical Site

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Don't waste your money on this bad reproduction........2003-02-26

DO NOT PURCHASE THIS ITEM. I purchased this hoping for some beautiful exterior pictures of governmental buildings. This CD is not published by the government. It takes copies of web pages from government webpages and copies and paste. The graphics are horrible...This copyright thief doesn't deserve a penny of my money.

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Oustanding Map

Washington DC StreetSmart

Manufacturer: VanDam, Inc.
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Map
ASIN: 0931141389

Product Description

User-friendly and durable double-sided laminated fold-out map (9" tall x 24" open) of Washington, D.C., USA, featuring on one side a map of Georgetown/Dupont Circle/Downtown/Captial Hill, plus small maps of Adams Morgan and Old Town Alexandria, and a Washington DC Top Attractions list. Reverse side has maps of The Mall East, The Beltway, and the Washington DC Metro, plus an index of streets, parks and public buildings.

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Oustanding Map.......2007-05-01

The StreetSmart DC map by vanDam is a near-perfect tool for visitors to Washington, DC. For starters, it is laminated and proved to be durable despite heavy use. It fits nicely in a pants pocket so it is easy to carry. It is large enough to allow for a map with street-level detail with lettering large enough to be clear. In addition to the city map, there is an expanded section of the Mall area that is extremely easy to read and use. There are also sections showing the Adams-Morgan area as well as Old Town Alexandria. Indexes are provided not only for streets but all the attractions you could possibly be interested in including parks, museums, government buildings, museums, etc. Metro stops are clearly shown on these maps, but there is also a separate map that shows the individual Metro lines and all of the stops for each one.

I carried this in my pocket every day I was in the city and it was truly worth its weight in gold.

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Washington DC Unfolds

Manufacturer: VanDam, Inc.
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Map
ASIN: 1932527257

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User-friendly maps and information about Washington, D.C., U.S.A. Compact (7" tall x 3" when folded) with a durable glossy cover, Washington DC Unfolds, when opened, quadruples its height and reveals two uniquely folded pop-up maps of the city, each approx. 10-1/2" tall by 8-1/2". Additional materials include maps of the Mall and an overview of the Washington DC Capital Area, an Attractions list/location guide and indexes.

The Mall, Washington DC, popout map (Popout Maps)

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The Mall, Washington DC, popout map (Popout Maps)
Compass Maps Ltd. (UK)
Manufacturer: The Map Group
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Unknown Binding

Washington, DC, restaurants and sights map no. 1: With over 400 restaurants, 65 attractions, including the National Mall, the D.C. Convention Center, Metro (subway) stops : pocket size

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Washington, DC, restaurants and sights map no. 1: With over 400 restaurants, 65 attractions, including the National Mall, the D.C. Convention Center, Metro (subway) stops : pocket size
Pronto Information Systems
Manufacturer: Pronto Information Systems
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Unknown Binding

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Toulouse-Lautrec possessed the extraordinary ability to convey rapid movement and scenic atmosphere with just a few strokes. A superb draftsman whose work was graphic in nature, he produced art of dazzling originality and power. This little-known volume includes 85 of his most striking early efforts, the majority of them studies of horses.

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A sketch book by Toulouse-Lautrec
Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec
Manufacturer: C. Valentin
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Unknown Binding

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ASIN: B0007EI038

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Book Description A practical handbook to provide horse owners with the confidence to take an active role in keeping their animals sound and healthy, with 200 color photos and 40 line drawings. An Equestrian Edge Book Club Main Selection

All horse lovers want to keep their animals healthy, and The Injury-Free Horse gives them the confidence and knowledge to accomplish that goal. Noted expert Amanda Sutton encourages readers to develop a better relationship with their horses, offering advice for:

-Improving a horse's physical and mental well-being through massage, suppling and stretching exercises--complete with step-by-step photos!

-Recognizing problems and heading off injury with preventative care

-Modifying exercise programs for special cases, including older horses and those in rigorous competition

An essential guide for any horse owner, this is a book that will be pulled off the shelf again and again!

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Not the best on the subject.......2007-06-17

This book is a slow read and not the most comprehensive or useful book on this topic. Mostly it covers massage and stretching. It goes over evaluation of the normal horse, identifying problems, preventing problems, massage, exercise therapy, and specific regimes for specialist disciplines. A specific regime is not included for jumpers. The massage section had lots of pictures and showed you, step-by-step, how to do it. Not worth it for me.

Excellent Guide for Hands On Equine Care.......2004-12-10

If you are interested in learning not only how to avoid injury to your horse but improve performance, you would do well to take the practical and well-thought out advice offered by this well-respected and credentialed human and equine physiotherapist. Even the spiral binding was considered so to allow one to take it to the barn and lay it open while you practice the many simple yet effective techniques Ms. Sutton covers beside many helpful photos. As in all healthcare, in order to determine what abnormal is, one must start with a clear understanding of normal. While this may seem like "stating the obvious," I come across enough horseowners for whom such things bear repeating. To focus solely on this, is to miss the overall value and important information this book contains. Beside massage and stretching regimens for the horse, stretching and warm up exercises for the rider are also included, so horse and rider function as a more physically harmonious unit vs. separate elements. Chock full of practical tips from hoof balance to suppling exercises, you would do well to own this book.

Not Helpful..........2002-10-03

I did not find this book helpful in any way and do not recommend purchasing it for your library. What the author considers helpful tips are statements of the obvious. For example in the Suppling Exercises Applied chapter, a Tip from the author is: "You can rest yourself and the horse in between each exercise, or just continue into the next one straightaway." Advice such as "blankets should fit correctly" is equally ridiculous. There are many other excellent books to use as resources - feel free to pass on this one.

Equine Injury, Therapy and Rehabilitation, Third Edition

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A 'must' for any serious horse library.

Equine Injury, Therapy and Rehabilitation, Third Edition
Mary Bromiley
Manufacturer: Blackwell Publishing Limited
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 1405150610

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Mary Bromiley 's book remains essential reading for both professionals and the general riding community. This new edition builds on the huge success of the previous editions, first published in 1987. Fully updated to reflect recent technological advances in diagnostic ability, as well as the proven physiological effects of light, magnetic fields and electrical currents on body tissues. This information allows readers to both understand and make an informed choice of appropriate therapy following a diagnosed injury.- Includes a discussion of basic equine anatomy;- Considers the evolutionary differences between man and horse;- Common equine and rider injuries are covered;- Explains in simple terms the horse 's recovery processes;- Describes the need, and the appropriate methods used, to re-educate movement.

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A 'must' for any serious horse library........2007-08-09

The new updated edition of Equine Injury, Therapy and Rehabilitation is a winner for the horse-riding community, fully updating technological advances in diagnostic ability and animal physiology. In addition to a foundation of equine anatomy it surveys common equine and rider injuries, explains rehabilitation and recovery processes, and describes all manner of horse physiology in the process. A 'must' for any serious horse library.

Diane C. Donovan
California Bookwatch

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Equine Injury, Therapy & Rehabilitation by M. Bromiley
A practical resource I use regularly - Great alternatives...

Equine Injury and Therapy
Mary W. Bromiley
Manufacturer: Iowa State Press
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0632036087

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Equine Injury, Therapy & Rehabilitation by M. Bromiley.......2002-01-08

This handy reference manual is in its second edition of print. The author starts off with basic anatomy of the horse, covering bones through to the outer layer of skin. She explains functions of each topic area(bones, tendons, ligaments, muscles, skin, lungs, heart, etc.)to enable Horse Owners to practise preventative medicine and thereby prevent injuries from occuring. The author covers stresses for each area, common areas of injury and the whys of such; rehabilitation techniques--with the pros and cons of each; short and long term weaknesses that can occur; and much, much more!

This book is highly recommended for the Horse Owner or Rider's Library.

A practical resource I use regularly - Great alternatives..........1999-05-04

This is a book worth finding. I use it regularly because of its practical approach and easy to use format. It has accurate and current applications for alternative therapies - including Laser, Electro-magnetics and ultrasound. This book belongs in every serious horsemans barn bookshelf! Click - http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0632036087/mcfarm

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Equine Injury & Therapy
Mary W. Bromiley
Manufacturer: HarperCollins
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: 0003832856

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Equine Injury Therapy & Rehab-06-3
Bromiley
Manufacturer: Blackwell Publishers
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: 0632057092

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A Doll Costumer's Delight!.......2003-06-01

What a wonderful book! I bought it because I was interested in
making doll costumes, especially bridal gowns, and never found
time to begin. Looking at the book now, I find
that there is far more here than simple bride dresses!

The bridal customs are fun to read. Our author has a
wonderful sense of humor. The costumes are described in
detail, the descriptions also delightfully readable.

There are 16 beautiful color plates of the costumes and many
black and white photos, all modeled by intriguing dolls such as
you would find modeling the costumes in a museum..

There are numerous simple line drawings illustrating the parts
of the costumes. Along with the pictures and detailed
descriptions, this book will be a doll costumer's delight!

A Doll Costumer's Delight!.......2003-06-01

The bridal customs are fun to read. Our author has a
wonderful sense of humor. The costumes are described in
detail, the descriptions also delightfully readable.

There are 16 beautiful color plates of the costumes and many
black and white photos, all modeled by intriguing dolls such as
you would find modeling the costumes in a museum..

There are numerous simple line drawings illustrating the parts
of the costumes. Along with the pictures and detailed
descriptions, this book will be a doll costumer's delight!

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Foreign Brides from Antiquity
Haines and Haines
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Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000OMY3YS

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Foreign Brides from Antiquity
Frank; Haines, Elizabeth Haines
Manufacturer: Hobby House Press, Incorporated
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000KP9MOK

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The inside secrets of equestrian competition, including Western and English events, protocol, tack and clothing, grooming, and etiquette.

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Great for beginners and old salts alike.......2006-07-17

The "Encyclopedia" of horse show classes and their explinations. Hill crosses all breed barriers and delivers an easy to understand, comprehensive guide to showing.

informative and educational.......1999-10-16

While Cherry Hill tells you how to win in a horse competition, her advice can also be applied to general horseback riding. She gives detailed explanations of horse shows, inside and out.

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This digital document is an article from Theological Studies, published by Theological Studies, Inc. on September 1, 2002. The length of the article is 392 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: The Idea of Retribution in the Book of Ezekiel.(Brief Article)
Author: William T. Miller
Publication: Theological Studies (Refereed)
Date: September 1, 2002
Publisher: Theological Studies, Inc.
Volume: 63 Issue: 3 Page: 642(1)

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Fascinating insight into the foundation of modern California.......2004-07-03

San Francisco, Santa Clara, San Jose, Santa Barbara, Los Angeles, San Diego - some of the string of pearls along the length of California.
The book uncovers the work of those few hardy souls who founded those communities in the seventeen-hundreds. Their development model was radically different from the US mainstream: that the land belonged to the Native Americans, and that the missions were to mentor those who volunteered in their transition from the hunter-gatherer/horticulturalist to the agriculturalist strategy.
Already then we see the clash between Serra and the naive Europeans who wanted to rush to impose a European-model urban-based governance system, regardless of the vulnerability of Native-American culture to urban European abuses, and how he held them off for a generation.
And we also see the human dimension: how every great person is in the end a bundle of strengths and weaknesses, and how a person that felt ordinary in himself performs historic achievements. This account is both humbling and empowering.
A clear and fascinating account of Junipero Serra, key person in one of the greatest and most influential states of today's world.

Junipero Serra: Explorer And Missionary (Fact Finders)

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Junipero Serra: Explorer And Missionary (Fact Finders)
Tyler Schumacher
Manufacturer: Fact Finders
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Library Binding

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ASIN: 0736854401

Wait for Me: The Life of Father Junipero Serra (Encounter Library)

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A Child's Introduction To A Christian Hero

Wait for Me: The Life of Father Junipero Serra (Encounter Library)
Mary H. Wallace , and Sister Fsp Mary Helen
Manufacturer: Pauline Books & Media
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 0819882321

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A Child's Introduction To A Christian Hero.......2003-08-24

"Wait For Me" by Sister Mary Helen Wallace, is a short, juvenile biography of Blessed Junipero Serra, founder of the California Missions. I read it with my daughter in preparation for a trip to California. It was an enjoyable introduction to this Christian hero who played a major role in the development of our largest state.

From his youth in Spain, through his education and his pedilogical service at a Spanish seminary, Junipero was preparing himself for the great work of his life. Responding to a call to be a missionary to New Spain, Junipero took the long ocean voyage to Mexico. Anxious to preach to the Indians, Junipero was once again assigned to an academic life at St. Ferdinand College in Mexico City. Eventually, at age 56, his pleas to be sent to California were granted. Walking much of the way, this gray clad Franciscan friar established the chain of missions which would form the foundation of Californian society. Spending most of his time at Carmel, Junipero became the Father of spiritual and secular California.

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a very fine biography...........2001-09-12

....of a very controversial pioneer.

Very well written and intensely interesting, this book compiles different sources to reproduce the tale--interspersed with photographs--of Father Serra and his spiritual colonization of California. Its eye to detail, its recounting of facts and anecdotes not to be found elsewhere, recommends it as a topnotch introduction to and resource for understanding Serra.

Had this book gotten more into the other side of Christianizing a people--the symbolically significant spread of diseases against which Natives had no defenses, the sequestering of them on their own land, the Eurocentric and Christocentric treatment of them as "pagan" savages ("dear childen," as Serra put it with such unconscious infantilization), and the eventual domination of the land itself--it would have been absolutely stellar. By and large, however, these are briefly touched on but minimized.

Nevertheless, the book presents so clear and readable an account of the man and his motives and context that a reader with a more Native-sensitive perspective will easily be able to read between the lines and come away with considerable enrichment.

California's Original Pioneer.......2000-09-14

Although Father Serra's legacy is shrouded in controversy, the tenacious character of the man cannot be denied. In California elementary school students are required to make reports on the Missions of California. A better starting point might be a study of the man who is credited with founding the mission system. The missions were essentially a series of "colonial" churches within a reasonable traveing time for the period. Fray Serra was truly a fascinating person who began his work to spread Christianity in Mexico, becoming the President of the Baja Missions under the Franciscan order. Many unknowwn facts are revealed in the biography, the authors use an extensive bibliography including Father Palou, his lifelong friend and confident who penned his biography over two hundred years ago. The details of Fray Serra's life are abundant, painting a picture of a man who was dedicated to Christianity first and foremost. The suffering that he endured is remarkable and an inspiration in the modern world of worldly distractions. The trials and tribulations of establishing the system of missions is illustrated with word and vintage photgraphs. An absouletly spellbinding bit of history that is relived with accuracy thanks to the excellent research done by the authors. The life of one of the founding fathers of California is a neccessary foundation for understanding the development of California. The treatment and rebeliousness of the the indigineous people is a study in culture clash. The inevitable result that persists to this day in California has its roots in the first encounters between the Europeans and the natives and their beliefs. An excellent book full of primary sources, for teachers and students alike.

Junipero Serra: Spanish Missionary and Explorer (Hispanics of Achievement)

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Junipero Serra: Spanish Missionary and Explorer (Hispanics of Achievement)
Sean Dolan
Manufacturer: Rebound by Sagebrush
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Library Binding

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ASIN: 0785771301

Junipero Serra: Missionary & Explorer (Junior Hispanics of Achievement Series)

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Junipero Serra: Missionary & Explorer (Junior Hispanics of Achievement Series)
B. Marvis
Manufacturer: Chelsea House Publications
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Library Binding

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ASIN: 0791025136

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