Contaminated soil and cultural practices as related to occurrence and spread of tobacco mosaic (Technical bulletin / North Carolina Agricultural Experiment Station)

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Contaminated soil and cultural practices as related to occurrence and spread of tobacco mosaic (Technical bulletin / North Carolina Agricultural Experiment Station)
Samuel George Lehman
Manufacturer: Agricultural Experiment Station of the North Carolina State College of Agriculture and Engineering and N.C. Dept. of Agriculture, cooperating
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ASIN: B0008A22YE

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Biometeorological factors affecting development and spread of plant diseases. -- (NOAA technical memorandum ; NWS ER-56)
V. J Valli
Manufacturer: WSO, Eastern Region, National Weather Service
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Dectection [i.e. Detection], natural spread, and control of X-disease and other viruslike dieback problems of unknown etiology of cherry and other stone fruit trees: Final progress report, 1985-1986
R. K Webster
Manufacturer: Dept. of Plant Pathology, University of California?
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Honeysuckle aphid in South Dakota: 1985 spread and long term damage evaluation (South Dakota forest pest survey)
Richard D Dorset
Manufacturer: Division of Forestry
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Honeysuckle aphid spread and damage evaluation for 1986 (South Dakota forest pest survey)
Richard D Dorset
Manufacturer: Dept. of Agriculture, Division of Forestry
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In Smithsonian institution. Annual report
Walter Carter
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ASIN: B0007DZ62W

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Legislation in Canada to prevent introduction and spread of insects, pests and diseases destructive to vegetation,: With regulations regarding the importation ... , dominion. Central Experimental Farms)
Charles Gordon Hewitt
Manufacturer: Gov. Prtg. Bureau
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A preliminary report on three cereal virus diseases new to Sweden spread by Macrosteles- and Psammotettix leafhoppers, (National Swedish Institute for Plant Protection. Contributions, 14:128)
K Lindsten
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Quarantine measures against the spread of diseases from country to country
T. R Peace
Manufacturer: Forestry Commission
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Spread of Diseases in Plants
K.M. Chandniwala
Manufacturer: Anmol Publications Pvt Ltd
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ASIN: 817488274X

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Compass Santa Fe 3rd ed."This guide to Santa Fe is the best, its photos and writing are both so elegant that it's your trip entertainment as well as your guide." -- New York Daily News

Created by local writers and photographers, Compass American Guides are the ultimate insider's guides, providing in-depth coverage of the history, culture and character of America's most spectacular destinations. Covering everything there is to see and do as well as choice lodging and dining, these gorgeous full-color guides are perfect for new and longtime residents as well as vacationers who want a deep understanding of the region they're visiting.

Outstanding color photography, plus a wealth of archival images
Topical essays and literary extracts
Detailed color maps
Great ideas for things to see and do
Capsule reviews of hotels and restaurants

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A very attractive guidebook .......2005-04-27

I used this guide for a recent visit to Santa Fe, the most interesting and artsy/craftsy city of 60,000 people in the U.S. The photography and the maps in the guide are outstanding. Hotels and restaurants are described in helpful and interesting detail. The guide covers not only Santa Fe but also a good sized chunk of surrounding territory, including Taos, smaller and even more literary and artistic than Santa Fe; the atomic city of Los Alamos; scenic, old Hispanic mountain towns; and even Chaco Canyon, the prehistoric ruin hidden in the desert now inhabited by the Navajo.

Nearby Albuquerque, however, is not covered in the book -- an omission that probably should be remedied as Albuquerque has attractions of its own -- excellent museums and a walk through the bosques of the Rio Grande, for example. Nor did I find directions to the grave of author D.H. Lawrence near Taos so I made my way there unguided. Another criticism is that the author's brief essays about Chaco Canyon and Taos' most famous resident, Kit Carson, were eccentric and perhaps not to the point.

The Indian/Hispanic/Anglo culture of New Mexico is probably the most unique and colorful regional culture of the United States and is celebrated in enough art galleries and literature to last a lifetime. My favorite places to visit: a tie between the Bradbury Museum of Science in Los Alamos, which has a mock-up of the first atomic bomb, and remote Chaco Canyon. All in all, this is an attractive and reliable guide to the attractions of Santa Fe and its region.

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Excellent Guide for First-Time Visitors.......2002-05-08

I am going to visit Santa Fe for a few days and to do a job interview there. I wanted a book that would give me all the information I needed about Santa Fe and the surroundings so that I could come up with a list of places I wanted to visit, restaurants I wanted to eat at, and so on. I definitely recommend this book for those who want to be able to have a clear picture of where they want to go once they reach Santa Fe!

Great guide -.......2001-09-24

I love Santa Fe and have been there numerous times. I'm always looking for new aspects of the city to see. I like this guide book because it is not mearly a list of places to stay and eat. I agree with the places recommended as some of the highlights of the city. I look forward to my next trip to enjoy some of the new things I've read to do in Santa Fe and the surrounding areas.

Excellent book - history, where to eat, what to see, tips.......1999-06-12

We just got back from Santa Fe. This book was wonderful! It has history, what to see (museums, ruins, architecture), where to eat (an interesting list -- we didn't particularly use it because we had personal referrals). It had great tips -- like buy the 5-museum pass for slightly more than a one-museum, one-day pass. I was very pleased I'd read it BEFORE I went and it was very useful while we were there.

The most infomative travel guide we found on Santa Fe!.......1999-04-07

We found this book to be very, very informative on where to go in Santa Fe as well as fun side trips complete with a "how to find the onion lady" on the road from Taos. Fabulous photography. Great historical and cultural detail as well. Highly recommend the Compass American Guides.

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A microcosm of the contradictions of slavery

Escape from Slavery: The Boyhood of Frederick Douglass in His Own Words
Frederick Douglass
Manufacturer: Knopf Books for Young Readers
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 0679846522
Release Date: 1993-12-28

Book Description

Illus. in black-and-white. Opening note by Coretta Scott King. For the first time, the most important account ever written of a childhood in slavery is accessible to young readers. From his days as a young boy on a plantation to his first months as a freeman in Massachusetts, here are Douglass's own firsthand experiences vividly recounted--expertly excerpted and powerfully illustrated.

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A microcosm of the contradictions of slavery.......2001-06-20

With so much of the sordid history of slavery in the United States behind us, many of the major wounds have been healed. However, that does not mean that we should forget what it did to people. Slavery turned otherwise kindly people into beasts. Eventually, it was the wedge that drove two segments of the U.S. into overt warfare.
Frederick Douglass was one of the most articulate voices opposed to slavery among free blacks. A natural writer, he describes his life in slavery and how dehumanizing it was. The time he spent in slavery was a microcosm of most of the contradictions of slavery. Taken from his mother at a young age, he knew nothing about his white father. A slave was property to their owner, somewhat on a par with a horse or cattle. And yet, many slaveholders fathered children with their female slaves. Many slaves were severely beaten or killed for disobedience. Chivalrous gentleman who would not tolerate a man beating a horse would speak approval of similar actions being performed on a defenseless slave. Douglass was beaten many times, even to the point of possible permanent injury, for actions that were simply human. Finally, there was the bizarre spectacle of slaves and free blacks living in the same areas, sometimes even being relatives by blood or marriage. The woman who eventually became his wife was a free woman while he was a slave, joining him after he escaped to freedom.
It does us all good to be reminded how destructive slavery was to the structure of American society. Douglass lived on both sides of the issue and his story of the slave years are a powerful tale of human destruction. Written for older children, this book should be required reading for graduation from high school.

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Finally - IN HIS OWN WORDS

Frederick Douglass: In His Own Words
Frederick Douglass
Manufacturer: Harcourt
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

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Finally - IN HIS OWN WORDS.......1998-12-25

It's great to have Douglass' work in its own terms here - not as framed by some academic historian without a clue as to what freedom fights are really like.

Frederick Douglass: In His Own Words.(Young Adult Review)(Brief Article): An article from: The Horn Book Magazine

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Frederick Douglass: In His Own Words.(Young Adult Review)(Brief Article): An article from: The Horn Book Magazine
Mary M. Burns
Manufacturer: Horn Book, Inc.
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Digital

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This digital document is an article from The Horn Book Magazine, published by Horn Book, Inc. on July 1, 1995. The length of the article is 344 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.

Citation Details
Title: Frederick Douglass: In His Own Words.(Young Adult Review)(Brief Article)
Author: Mary M. Burns
Publication: The Horn Book Magazine (Magazine/Journal)
Date: July 1, 1995
Publisher: Horn Book, Inc.
Volume: v71 Issue: n4 Page: p480(2)

Article Type: Book Review, Young Adult Review, Brief Article

Distributed by Thomson Gale

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Frederick Douglass: In His Own Words
Frederick Douglass
Manufacturer: Harcourt
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000OJLG96

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A Shaker Sisterês vision on plants.......2000-12-28

Maybe the Shakerês visions of the "spiritual world" shaped Sister Sarleês perception of the "natural world" and therefore influenced her nice, simple, stylized drawings. On stressing the straight stalks and the symmetry of every plant she captures the essence of each species. I like the a little bit naive-looking illustrations very much because of their honesty and purity. The plants are well-arranged on every page, with a certain economy of layout, which fits into the Shaker-philosophy. I think in some way Sister Helenaês spirit lives on in these prettily-drawn illustrations that can please both- flower lovers and botanists.

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Northern California Dog Owners Guide
Bob Christiansen , and Laura Christiansen
Manufacturer: Canine Learning Center
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 1884421210

Book Description

Great book for those looking to obtain a dog in northern California. Contains puppy acquisition do's and don't information, training, behavior problem solving, health care, responsible dog ownership informatio and a special section on animal shelter adoptions. People love directory of breeders, breed cautions, and comprehensive listing of services, clubs and suppliers.

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Good examples but poor organisation!!.......2005-09-02

This book is good for finding examples of autographs and there are plently of them. the problem is that the book is in REALLY bad order. There seems to be no way to easily navigate around it. And as for the information it gives you on 'Advanced Autograph Collecting' it is fairly basic stuff that most collector that have been doing this would already know. The only reason to buy this book is for the examples but be prepared for lots of page flicking.

Not for "advanced" collector.......2003-06-27

agree with one of your other reviewers--a lot of pages, several facsimilies, and the most useful section being the introductory forward by Stephen Raab and the description of paper, ink, etc. What is surprising is the virtual complete lack of mention and certainly no text regarding the founding fathers, signers of the declaration, signers of the constitution, famous historical figures who were not signers such as Revere, John Paul Jones, Arnold, Jay, Marshall etc. Any "advanced" collector immediately comes to grip with these names. Presidents do have a section but it is modest considering the fact that this category is the overwhelmingly most popular collecting topic for most "advanced" collectors with American history, historical authors and composers next in line.

GREAT BOOK!.......2001-06-28

ANyone who does not find this book worth while is crazy! This book is very helpful... and its great for any autograph colector who wants to figure out if his signatures are authentic. This is truely a great source of information. Buy this book!

Poor book.......2001-01-12

I had to return this book for lack of substance. Lots and lots of pages but nothing helpful. If I could give it less than 1 star I would.

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Advanced Autograph Collecting
Mark Allen Baker
Manufacturer: Krause Publications
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000OLS642

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A stunning reappraisal of the vital role of foliage in today's garden, featuring 1,000 plants and 160 gorgeous color photos. A Garden Book Club Main Selection

Consider the Leaf: Foliage in Garden Design

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Consider the Leaf: Foliage in Garden Design
Judy Glattstein
Manufacturer: Timber Press, Incorporated
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 0881925713

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Filled with plant suggestions and hints for successfully incorporating foliage into your garden, this book explains basic leaf shapes and tonal palettes, and how to pleasingly balance them in your garden.

What gardener hasn't been disappointed with borders after spring blooms have faded? Designing a garden with the focus on flowers is missing half the fun, according to the author, an expert plantswoman and popular horticultural educator. Working on the premise that the form of the leaf is the most important design element, Glattstein explains the basic leaf shapes and how to balance them pleasingly. Color also adds dimension to plantings, and Glattstein includes individual chapters focusing on specific tonal palettes. Each chapter is filled with plant suggestions and hints for successfully incorporating foliage into the garden. More than 110 photographs illustrate foliage effects, from subtle to dramatic. This lively and information-rich book will benefit gardeners and landscape designers alike.

Garden design with foliage: Ferns and grasses, vines and ground covers, annuals and perennials, trees and shrubs

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Garden design with foliage: Ferns and grasses, vines and ground covers, annuals and perennials, trees and shrubs
Judy Glattstein
Manufacturer: Storey Communications
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Quantification of Tannins in Tree and Shrub Foliage: A Laboratory Manual

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Quantification of Tannins in Tree and Shrub Foliage: A Laboratory Manual
Harinder P.S. Makkar
Manufacturer: Springer
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ASIN: 1402016328

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Here is the most complete guide available for the analysis of tannins. A battery of tannin methodologies is presented in a simple, clear and easy-to-understand manner. This unique guide covers chemical, biological and radio isotopic tannin assays. Comprehensive step-by-step protocols are presented for each method. The protocols enable non-specialists and specialists alike to implement the methods easily in the laboratory. It is an ideal laboratory manual for research scientists, graduate students, and laboratory personnel working in the fields of animal nutrition, soil nutrient management, wild life-plant interactions, and plant breeding.

Best Foliage Shrubs ("Amateur Gardening" Guide)

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Best Foliage Shrubs ("Amateur Gardening" Guide)
Stefan T. Buczacki , and Amateur Gardening
Manufacturer: Hamlyn
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The Complete Guide to Foliage Planting (Ward Lock)

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The Complete Guide to Foliage Planting (Ward Lock)
Sandra Bond
Manufacturer: Sterling Pub Co Inc
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Flowering, Fruiting & Foliage Vines: A Gardener's Guide
Chuck Crandall , and Barbara Crandall
Manufacturer: Sterling Pub Co Inc
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Form & Foliage Guide to Shrubs & Trees

Manufacturer: Bay Books
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ASIN: 1740453263

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5 3/4" x 6 1/2" x 1 1/4"

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Fragrant Flowers and Foliage
Denise Greig
Manufacturer: Kangaroo Press Pty.Ltd ,Australia
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Johnny Cash is one of the most influential figures in music and American popular culture today. While he was an icon to people of all ages during his life, Cash's legacy continues after his death. His remarkable story is captured in this exclusive authorized biography, addressing the whole life of Johnny Cash-not just his unforgettable music but also his relationship with June Carter Cash and his faith in Christ. His authenticity, love for God and family, and unassuming persona are what Steve Turner captures with passion and focus in this inspiring book.

Different from other books written about him, The Man Called CASH brings Cash's faith and love for God into the foreground and tells the story of a man redeemed, without watering-down or sugar-coating. Unquestionably one of the biggest book releases of 2004, The Man Called CASH will be a huge success with his millions of fans and will draw in many new fans with this inspiring story of faith and redemption.

The audio book, ISBN 084996377X, is narrated by Cash's close friend and musical partner, Kris Kristofferson.

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Great book.......2007-02-09

The Man Called Cash is a very good book. very informative.I think a child 11-12 years old could read it and beable to understand what they are reading.I think it gose behond some of the other books I have read on Johhny Cash.I would recomend it to any one who is interested in seeing where Johnny Cash were he came from and the legacey he left.

Fantastic biography of a true ledgend.......2007-01-11

I am a legally blind man and and I usually get my books to listen to through the library, but after I saw the movie walk the line I felt I had to know more about the ledgend of Cash through an audiobook if I could find one. I was lucky to find this one. I love the way Kris Kristofferson reads the book. Since he was a friend of cash's, he put feeling into the reading like no other person can. Through the author's extensive research on Cash, I found out things I never knew about him. The Movie is good, but if you really want to know who Cash is, just by this and Listen to Kristofferson tell you about his friend. The man in black.

piety and weakness.......2006-08-25

I learned a lot about Johnny Cash, as well as people like Elvis, Jerry Lee Lewis, Hank Williams, Patsy Cline, and many others who were the ones that generated so much buzz about music in the 1950's. Toward the end of the book, I was sad because I knew that it would speak of his death. I found myself not wanting to hear about it, because I had loved learning about his life so much.

My favorite story in the whole book was about a prayer he prayed at dinner. His dinner guest recalled the story:

Cash prayed and said, "... and we thank you Lord for this food, and we ask that you would bless it to our body. We pray these things in Jesus' name, Amen. When he finished praying he winked at me and said, "I still miss the drugs though."

It is precisely that juxtaposition of piety and weakness that I think I love about him. It reminds me of another man who is known well for his writing when he said:

I am unspiritual, sold as a slave to sin. I do not understand what I do. For what I want to do I do not do, but what I hate I do ... What a wretched man I am! Who will rescue me from this body of death?

In case you didn't catch that, the other man to whom I referred is the Apostle Paul. He happened to be one of Cash's favorite people for obvious reasons. I have wondered why I am so enamored by people like Johnny Cash and Paul; these men of such conviction, but at the same time so open about their transgressions. I think it is because they knew themselves well, and they never allowed the good in them to elevate them to a place where they could look down at others. They knew the darkness, and that it was always waiting if they would just relent and turn to it.

Cash turned to it a lot. However, like Paul, he also said:

Thanks be to God, who delivers me through Jesus Christ our Lord!

At the end of his life, after June Carter died he hung around for a few months more. He could barely walk, was in massive pain, and was eighty percent blind. In this state, however, he still had the Bible enlarged big enough so he could read it. Others spoke about his love of Jesus, his kindness, his generosity, and his faithfulness to June.

So many want to be cynical about people who struggle, fall, get up, and fall again. They like to point and yell to expose someone else's flaws. I am more convinced that the ones who yell the loudest are the ones who are the most scared of having their flaws exposed.

One of my favorite lines in music comes from a song sung by Cash. It was written by Bono and performed with U2 (yeah, I know big surprise). The line goes:

I went out there,
In search of experience,
To taste and to touch,
And to feel as much,
As a man can,
Before he repents.

Isn't that all of our stories? I know it's mine. I also know that it is mine everyday. I walk around, and like a little kid test the boundaries of God's love. Some days, I may not go far, other days I may feel restless and I just want to run. Yet each time I return home to talk with God I find myself speaking the words of Paul:

Thanks be to God, who delivers me through Jesus Christ our Lord!

Hello, I'm A Johnny Cash Book!.......2006-06-10

I usually don't read many biographies, but I received this one for Christmas one year since I am a huge Johnny Cash fan. I was glad to see that this book was very well written and also a very easy read. I knew it was going to be good when the first chapter was pretty emotional, as it starts off with June Carter Cash dying. The book also focuses well on some key moments in Johnny Cash's life that made the most significant difference - the first being the death of his brother, Jack, and the others that revolved around June. Like other reviewers have stated, Walk The Line used a lot of moments from the book and I would recommend reading the book as well as watching the movie. I think what was great about Johnny Cash, and what we can all relate too, is how open he was with how he was a sinner and how he had made a lot of mistakes (ie. drugs, affairs, etc.), but he changed his ways when he fully committed himself to Jesus and his faith. I think this book can be a great tool to those who have struggled and have difficult pasts because Cash showed that it doesn't matter what you have done, that you have forgiveness and that you can always start over. Great message and this book has a lot of interesting and funny stories that will want to make you laugh, smile, shake your head, or make you feel sad. Steve Turner has done a great job and had made me rethink biographies. If you're a Johnny Cash fan, this a must-have!

Informative and In-Depth! A Good Biography to Start Learning About the Life of Johnny Cash........2006-05-10

Before I read this book, THE MAN CALLED CASH, by Steve Turner, from 2004, I had also read the 1997 book called CASH: THE AUTOBIOGRAPHY (with Patrick Carr). They both cover similar ground. The 1997 book seems more homey, like Johnny Cash is talking to you, but this book, by Steve Turner, seems more accurate.

Having know Johnny and his family for over a decade, author Steve Turner was actually hired to help write another autobiography, but June and Johnny died unexpectedly, and the book turned into an in-depth research research project, instead of just helping Johnny write with decent grammar, or whatever it takes two authors to do with an AUTObiography.

Both books seem to be equally long in content, though the page counts and page sizes differ between the hardcover of this book and the small paperback of THE AUTOBIOGRAPHY book that I read.

Though both books cover a lot of the same incidents from Johnny's life, this book, THE MAN CALLED CASH, features some highly interesting coverage of the last living days of June and Johnny, before they both passed on in 2003. There is also plenty of more in-depth coverage of events told in THE AUTOBIOGRAPHY, and there are also plenty of events from Johnny's life that are not mentioned in the 1997 autobiography. I recommend that you read both books, actually.

The author also points out that since he had to do research, instead of just typing out whatever Johnny told him, he has discovered that Johnny Cash never had trouble telling a good story, or making a good story even better! For example, Johnny Cash has written and talked about how rowdy he was in the Air Force, fighting with the military police, etc., but Steve Turner points out that the people who were in the Air Force with him don't remember any of that kind of rowdiness from Johnny, who never got into much trouble, and would have been widely known on the air base if he HAD fought with the guards, etc. This book also tells about how Johnny would play music with other airmen in his dorm, and Johnny was the worst of the bunch, learning a lot from the others!

There are many interesting b/w photos, although mostly small, but in high quantity! There is a photo of his brother Jack, whose childhood death affected Johnny for the rest of his life.

This book also has a chronology of major events in Johnny's life, and a discography of his primary releases, which is good to use as a shopping list, for me.

This book does have some distracting typos that I hope get fixed in future printings. On one page the same sentence appears twice in a row. In the Chronology, the death of his father, Ray Cash, appears twice on the list, in 1985 (correct), and then again in 1993 (incorrect). This is unfortunate, but these two are the worst distractions that I found without even trying.

It is also interesting to see how the movie WALK THE LINE compares to what is contained in both of these books! For instance, both books say that June Carter never really met or toured with Johnny until he was a big, established star, years into his music career, while the movie gives me the impression that they met on Johnny's first fledgling tour.

THE MAN CALLED CASH gives information about the the saw accident and his brother Jack. This book says that actually there was another 12 year old boy there, who witnessed the event, and Johnny suspected him of being involved in a bad way, though none of the adults thought so at the time, or ever! Both books mention how Johnny would see Jack appear in his dreams for the rest of his life, always a few years older than Johnny at whatever the age Johnny dreamed the appearance.

This book talks about Johnny's friendship with the evangelist, Billy Graham. I personally enjoy Johnny's Gospel albums and projects, but I am a little bit disappointed over the wasted years of drug abuse and family neglect from Johnny, who thought of himself often as a lost Christian, but a Christian none the less. What do you think about that?

The Bible says, "What then? notwithstanding, every way, whether in pretence, or in truth, Christ is preached; and I therein do rejoice, yea, and will rejoice." -- Philippians 1:18. Using this Bible verse as a model, it tells me that Johnny Cash's Gospel works, as good as they are, are also totally legitimate as long as they correctly preach the Word of God--regardless of the depths of sin and abuse that Johnny heaped upon himself and his loved ones.

As long as Jesus Christ is being preached correctly, the sins of the messenger do not negate the message itself (and we are all sinners, just not as extreme as Johnny was, I suspect)! I do not and cannot condone his sinful abuses, (though I have done most of them myself, before I got Saved 8 years ago), but I will let God judge his own servant, and I will continue to enjoy the many beautiful Gospel projects which Johnny Cash was always eager and happy to work on!

GOSPEL GLORY is my favorite Johnny Cash Gospel CD, so far. His movie, THE GOSPEL ROAD, is on DVD and is also really cool! My favorite Gospel project from Johnny Cash is his spoken word reading of the entire NEW TESTAMENT on 16 CDs, very affordably priced from amazon.com, and all three of these items come highly recommended by me!

I can recommend both of these books for anybody who enjoyed the WALK THE LINE film.

Bottom line: read CASH: THE AUTOBIOGRAPHY for a fun time spent with Johnny Cash in his own words, then read this book, THE MAN CALLED CASH, for the REAL story on how many of those stories actually went down!

The Man Called Cash: The Life, Love, And Faith of an American Legend- the Authorized Biography [UNABRIDGED]

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johnny cash the man

The Man Called Cash: The Life, Love, And Faith of an American Legend- the Authorized Biography [UNABRIDGED]
Steve Turner
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The Omnivore's Dilemma: A Natural History of Four Meals

ASIN: 0786177764
Release Date: 2005-09-01

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The Master of Lifes been good to me. He has given me strength to face past illnesses, and victory in the face of defeat.Let the music play.Johnny Cash

Johnny Cash was a poor sharecroppers son from Arkansas who became one of the most influential figures in American music. In the 1950s he embarked on a music career that took him to the heights of fame and wealth but also to the depths of addiction and despair. From these tensions Johnny Cash created a haunting music, exploring the dark side of himself, and others, in a voice that sometimes sounded as old as the Grand Canyon. The Man Called Cash chronicles his career, his love for June Carter Cash, his struggles, and his triumphs. Johnny Cash put his soul into his music, drawing on his demons, his faith, his pain, and his joy to become, to many, the voice of truth.

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johnny cash the man.......2007-01-31

heard the first three chapters online bookclub, just had to hear the rest of the story of his life.

The Man Called Cash: The Life, Love, And Faith of an American Legend

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The Man Called Cash: The Life, Love, And Faith of an American Legend
Steve Turner , and Kris (FWD) Kristofferson
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A classic of "poor mouth" literature !

A classic of "poor mouth" literature !

Is maith is cuimhim liom( It is well I remember)

Peig: The Autobiography of Peig Sayers of the Great Blasket Island (Irish Studies)
Peig Sayers
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Sayers and Ferriter.......2007-09-22

My mother was a "Mitchell" who traced her lineage to Peig Sayers and Pierce Ferriter. Next month I will visit Ireland for the first time. In preparation for the trip I have finally read "Peig". I should have done it many years ago. It has helped me to understand the thinking of my mom's relatives in Springfield, Mass so many years ago. Devout Catholics all, they had memories of poverty and famine. America offered them hope for a better life, but they never forgot Ireland.

a Californians view.......2003-01-10

In 45 years, I'd never seen this book in my dad's library, but on the night my mother died - I went in there and pulled it from the shelf and started to read through the tears.
I've not too long myself on this bench - figuratively speaking, of course, I hope.

A classic of "poor mouth" literature !.......2000-09-22

This is the story...of a lovely lady! This book was the bane of every school child in Ireland for decades. It used to be on the curriculum so that, despite the fact that you would have to grit your teeth to read it, it was a bestseller in Ireland. It tells the story of Peig Sayers, a woman who lived in the poor and rural south-west of Ireland in the early 20th century. In this book, everyone was poor, no-one had anything, people were evicted from their hovels, life was hard, people died young, children were barefoot, the livestock slept in the house, it was always raining....well, you get the idea.

Peig was born on the mainland of Ireland, but married a fisherman who lived on the Blasket islands, a small collection of islands a few miles off the coast of Kerry. Tough as things were on the mainland, things were tougher still here! You were lashed by the Atlantic, the wind could blow you off the cliffs, and you could be drowned while you were fishing, and that was on a good day! The book tells of her struggle to be accepted by the islanders, how she brought up her large family, how she coped with the death of some of her sons fishing, and the folklore, stories, and culture all around her.

This book, and others like it from other authors on other islands ("The Islander" being another good example) formed a literary style which became known as "the poor mouth". They all share similar characteristics as they described the oppresive hardships suffered stoically by the people. Even now in Ireland, anyone whinging about their bad situation would be dismissed as "putting on the poor mouth" and everyone would know what was meant. There is even a spoof "poor mouth" book by Flann O'Brien, which is well worth reading as an antidote to all the hardship and depression!

Now that Peig is no longer force fed down poor school children's throats, it has been re-appraised as a valuable historical record of western Irish culture, and no longer as an instrument of torture. Now that you don't HAVE to read it, more people now seem to WANT to read it! The book was originally written in the Irish language since that was the only language Peig spoke, but a translation in English is available.

If you want a glimpse of an Ireland now long gone (and it really is long gone, despite what anyone might tell you), you can't go wrong with Peig. Just make sure you have a good supply of prozac close to hand.

A classic of "poor mouth" literature !.......2000-09-22

Is maith is cuimhim liom( It is well I remember).......2000-03-07

I did this book at school in Irish, being really square I liked it.Peig told her story of hardship and poverty with humour,and dignity. It gave real insight into the life of the Irish tennant farmer in the early 19th century, I even used it for my thesis at uni. Good book

Peig The Autobiography Of Peig Sayers Of The Great Blasket Island

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Peig The Autobiography Of Peig Sayers Of The Great Blasket Island
Bryan MacMahon Peig Sayers
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Peig: The Autobiography of Peig Sayers of the Great Blasket Island
Peig; translated by MacMahon, Bryan Sayers
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Peig: The Autobiography of Peig Sayers of the Great Blasket Island

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