The Plant Buyer's Directory: A Comprehensive Guide to the Most Suitable Plants for Your Home, Terrace, Garden or Patio

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For the avid cyclist, this series offers a diverse array of moderate to serious tours through scenic terrain all over the United States. With challenging treks for the veteran and pleasant excursions for the Sunday cyclist, the Best Bike Rides series has something for everyone.

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Bike Rides in the South, yes, but "Best"? Probably not..........2001-04-23

I recently carried this book along for a driving trip (carrying bicycles) that my daughter and I took down the Southern Atlantic coast (NC, SC, GA), veering to north central Florida before turning around for home. The book was ok, but only for pointing us in a general direction and then mapping out our own rides from there. The maps are relatively easy to follow and they do a good job categorizing the type of rides from Rambles up to Challenges, but I found myself wanting more 'challenge' on the Cruises and Rambles and less 'challenge' for the Classics and Challenges. Perhaps it's just a matter of personal preference.

Our first stop was Jekyll Island, GA. We were not too pleased to learn that the Jekyll Island Ramble, noted as "an excellent bike ride for the entire family", was in reality a highly dangerous path (~3 ft. wide) shared with other cyclists and pedestrians coming and going from both directions. Was appalled to read the island maps and literature strongly suggesting that cyclists stay off the real roads and on these hazardous paths. My daughter and I ignored that suggestion for the most part, but still had to navigate around a few cyclists riding on the left side of the road so to stay with their riding partners who had opted to stay on the path. I understand why some people might prefer or be attracted to bicycle paths. However, I think that ALL bicycle riders would do well to understand that the basic rules of cycling are pretty much the same as the rules of the road for drivers. IMO, if people would ride with this awareness, there would be very little need to sequester cyclists (or cyclists to sequester themselves) onto choked and dangerous little paths with pedestrians as is the case on Jekyll Island. The marsh and harbor side of the island was very quiet and sparsely traveled as compared to the ocean/beach side. We did follow the bike path for a bit because it veered away from the road and was very scenic.

Our next stop was St. Augustine, FL. Car traffic along A1A was far too heavy and the streets way too narrow to even attempt the St. Augustine Ramble - my 12 year old is a good road rider, but easily overwhelmed. To sandwich her between all those cars would have been cruel and unthinkable. We did walk down St. Georges Street, but I can't imagine attempting to cycle through all that pedestrian traffic as the book suggests. I was tempted to snatch a few of the children on scooters and scold them for weaving in and out so closely among the walkers - what the heck were their parents thinking, or were they thinking??

On to North Central Florida, location of the Suwannee River Classic ride. No way was my short-legged 12 year old going to ride 98 miles, but to our good fortune, most of the country roads in that area were lightly trafficked by motor vehicles so that we were able to tailor our riding distances accordingly. Falling Creek Falls was a very lovely and scenic stop and not one that would normally be found by most tourists. I wished that the book had highlighted more of the gorgeous fresh water springs in that area and/or mapped some rides to them. The one listed, Ichetucknee Springs, was a pretty place, but not particularly bicycle friendly. People might do well to pick up the Bicycle Facilities Map for North Central Florida at any of the tourism offices - I thought it listed a better and more extensive range of rides and intend to return one day to explore them more thoroghly.

We wound up back on the NC coast to finish off our vacation. By then it was the weekend. I would NOT suggest doing the Cape Fear Challenge ride on a weekend day, even to my worst enemy. I'm not sure when would be the best time to do a ride like this. 421S on the front end of this trip is always car-packed. One must also watch out for hwy 133N on the backside. On Saturdays and Sundays, this is a 2 lane road with NO shoulders heavily trafficked by pickup trucks and SUVs towing big boats on trailers. An early morning weekday jaunt down 133N to Orton Plantation and the Brunswick Historic Site might be quite pleasant, however. Do remember your bug spray as the book suggests! The biting flies and 'no-see-umms' are already thick as of this posting - late April. We stayed in Southport and this area is close to 'home' territory to me. We didn't attempt the Cape Fear Challenge, tho I ran into two cylists who had tried unsuccessfully to cyle out 133N and back. I rode Bald Head Island (all golf-carts, no cars) with my daughter on Saturday and then took a lone early Sunday morning jaunt from Southport to Oak Island - very pleasant!

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pure fiction

Son of Ensign Richard E. Jortberg

A Captivating Story of the Pacific Fleet in WWII

A Captivating Story of the Pacific Fleet in WWII

Saving Big Ben: The Saga of the U.S.S. Franklin and the Most Decorated Crew In Naval History
Peter J. Prato
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ASIN: 158820183X

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This is the story of the aircraft carrier USS Franklin and the crew that had the greatest number of decorations ever given to a single ship.

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Marginal Telling of a Great Story.......2007-08-01

I had such great hopes for this book... but most of them were dashed. On one hand you have a story that rates in the "Top Ten" of the most compelling tales in U.S. naval history. In that same hand, a fictionalized account gives an author the opportunity to immerse the reader to the neck into the story, as only historical fiction can do. There was great potential in the idea! On the other hand you have an author that did not do justice to the story. Character development, dialog and action scenes were not of a quality that would make it outside a self-published environment. There are many other problems but I really don't want to beat the author up. It was a sincere effort on his part. It was good enough to finish and to give three stars. Most of the good comes from the Big Ben story itself and that makes it worth reading. Worth paying $20-plus bucks for... I'm not so sure.

pure fiction.......2006-07-30

I have read a lot of books about the U.S. Navy but this is by far the worst one. This book contains so many errors that I can only describe the whole book as one giant error - or just fiction. The author does not seem to have the slightest idea about the U.S. Navy.

Son of Ensign Richard E. Jortberg.......2002-12-21

My father was on this ship when he was in his early 20's. Over the years, I'd read about the Frankiln and the "13". He always said it was his lucky number. Now I know why. What an outstanding book!

A Captivating Story of the Pacific Fleet in WWII.......2002-12-17

Saving Big Ben is a captivating story about the naval war in the Pacific Fleet in WWII. Told from the perspective of the U.S.S. Franklin (CV 13), the most decorated crew in naval history, it's a riveting tale of courage under fire. Unlike many other historical accounts, Saving Big Ben captures the personal side of the story- the hopes and fears, the courage and the heartbreak- of her crew. It includes the stories of two Medal of Honor winners and their shipmates, following them through the incredible drama as they fought to save their crippled ship.

Based on actual ships logs, the story follows the Franklin and her crew through the battles of the Coral Sea, Leyte Gulf and the Sea of Japan. It also provides a birds eye view of the Fleet commanders, Admirals Nimitz and Halsey, painting a compelling view of the strategy, challenges and triumphs of the Pacific Fleet. This story will have you on the edge of your seat, as it could only be told by someone who was there.

A Captivating Story of the Pacific Fleet in WWII.......2002-12-17

In Saving Big Ben, Peter Prato combines the style of W.E.B. Griffin (Brotherhood of War), the narrative drama of Hapton Sides (Ghost Soldiers), and the historical accuracy of Mark Bowden (Black Hawk Down). Once you start this book, you won't want to put it down.

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Ben Franklin and His First Kite (Childhood of Famous Americans (Sagebrush))
Stephen Krensky
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ASIN: 0613450108

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Ten-year-old Ben Franklin finds working in his father's candle shop boring -- he'd much rather be doing experiments. He can't wait to try out his latest idea. With nothing but a simple kite, can Ben get across the pond -- without swimming a single stroke?

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For kids.......2003-02-18

I found the book very good for younger kids. It is a good introduction to Ben Franklin for those who know little about his life as a young man. Easy to read and is a level 2.

The Ben Franklin Factor: Selling One to One

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The Ben Franklin Factor: Selling One to One
James C. Humes
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A tale of adventure, featuring inventions and challenges at the dawn of the American nation.

Ben Franklin's War
Stephen Eaton Hume
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A tale of adventure, featuring inventions and challenges at the dawn of the American nation........2007-09-07

Award-nominated children's author and English teacher Stephen Eaton Hume presents Ben Franklin's War, a novel for young adults set in the time of America's Revolutionary War. Ben Franklin, one of America's Founding Fathers, journeyed to Canada in search of help fighting against England's rule over the America, but finds little aid and much danger. Ben Franklin's War is told from the perspective of Michael, a deaf boy who is one of a crew of orphans and abandoned children who take it upon themselves to hide the leader from the British Redcoats. Michael's sign language even inspires Ben Franklin to create a top secret spy code. A tale of adventure, featuring inventions and challenges at the dawn of the American nation.

Saving Big Ben: A historical novel : the saga of the USS Franklin, the most decorated ship in naval history

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Saving Big Ben: A historical novel : the saga of the USS Franklin, the most decorated ship in naval history
Peter J Prato
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When the Devil Came Down to Dixie: Ben Butler in New Orleans

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The Beast of New Orleans as real person

When the Devil Came Down to Dixie: Ben Butler in New Orleans
Chester G. Hearn
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One of the most robust and astonishing characters of the Civil War, Major General Benjamin Butler has long deserved a modern biographer. He finally has a skilled one in Chester G. Hearn, author of The Capture of New Orleans, 1862. Butler headed the federal occupation of New Orleans, where he quickly imposed order on a rebellious city. He also made out like a bandit, diverting an enormous amount of money into his personal coffers. High society scorned him for his infamous "Woman Order," in which he castigated the "women (calling themselves ladies) of New Orleans" for rudeness toward his troops. An international furor erupted over this purported slight to southern womanhood, but history has always appreciated its comic element. "Butler--no matter where he was or what he did--attracted trouble," writes Hearn, who has given us a good rendering of an unforgettable man.

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The Beast of New Orleans as real person.......1999-12-07

I have always been fascinated with General Benjamin Butler both because of the story of his ill fated term as military governor of New Orleans during the Civil War and because of his physical image. The photographs always show someone who seems to be a grotesque characature of a human being rather than a real person, somehow appropriate for a man known as 'the Beast of New Orleans'. This book is significant not only for its detailed account of the conflicts and controversy that surrounded Butler during his time in New Orleans, but also for providing enough complementary material to see him as more than an evil abberation. The author does detail the evidence for Butler's depredations - his thefts, corruptions and overzelous application of lethal force - but also provides ample evidence that he was a complex and sometimes thoughtful person as well. In one case, he condemns a man to be hung because he had pulled down the union flag. The man's wife and children go to Butler to plead for his life. He refuses to stop the hanging but promises to be of whatever assistance he can be in the future. Years later the widow approaches him to say that she has been cheated by her lawyer out of her life savings and that she and her children are in jeapordy. Butler finds her a government job and, at his own expense, sees to the children's education. A very complex 'devil' indeed.

For those who enjoy new light cast upon old oversimplified history, this book is excellent. Well written and with a lot that is new to say, this book represents a chance to actually learn something new rahter than simply revisiting the old story.

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Penguins! What's not to like ???.......2005-10-03

A long-time fan of the flightless wonders, I loved this collection of postcards. And now, I want you to love them, too!

Beautiful pictures, not enough variety.......2003-07-21

There are 23 postcards in this booklet. There are 17 species of penguins. This book has 7 postcards on the King Penguin alone. Another 6 are of Adelie, 3 Gentoos, 3 Chinstraps plus single shots of Magellanic, Yellow-Eyed, Rockhopper and Little Penguins.

They photos are all beautiful and this book would probably be enjoyed by penguin enthusiasts, but it will especially appeal to the fans of Kings and Adelies.

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This illustrated price guide is a must for everyone interested in stamp collecting.

1996 Brookman: United States, United Nations & Canada Stamps & Postal Collectibles - Featuring Specialized Listings of State Duck Stamps - Plate No. Coils & Unexploded Booklet - U.S. Souvenir Pages - Panels - Ceremony Programs

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1996 Brookman: United States, United Nations & Canada Stamps & Postal Collectibles - Featuring Specialized Listings of State Duck Stamps - Plate No. Coils & Unexploded Booklet - U.S. Souvenir Pages - Panels - Ceremony Programs
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Lavishly illustrated, this book has been designed to show how to introduce color throughout the garden with style, flair and confidence.

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This second edition of Eskimos and Explorers has been fully updated and features the most recent information on the cultures and histories of Native peoples in Alaska, northern Canada, and Greenland.

Eskimo Poems from Canada and Greenland (Pitt Poetry Series)

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Eskimo Poems from Canada and Greenland (Pitt Poetry Series)
Knud Johan Victor Rasmussen
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Thrilling Tale, Flawed Book

Out of impulse, out of adventure, or a sense of attraction Sam kidnaps Florence

The incredible determination of the early Explorer!

Not a novel, but a great story of love and adventure in Victorian times

...journey through a life

To the Heart of the Nile: Lady Florence Baker and the Exploration of Central Africa
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Release Date: 2004-02-03

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Prepare to embark upon a breathtaking adventure, brimming with hair-raising rescues, impossible quests, danger, discovery, catastrophe, mutiny, and uncompromising love -- all the more remarkable because every word is true. Acclaimed New York Times and Los Angeles Times Notable author Pat Shipman now brings to vivid life the times and great achievements of a singular explorer, a woman of unparalleled courage and spirit who helped redefine her world.

Florence Szász was a child in Eastern Europe when she witnessed the slaughter of her family during the Hungarian revolution. After the war, she was kidnapped from a refugee camp in the Ottoman Empire and sold to be raised for the harem. In 1859, at age fourteen, she stood before a room full of men and waited to be auctioned to the highest bidder. But slavery and submission were not to be her destiny; one of the assembled was moved by compassion and an immediate, overpowering empathy for the helpless young woman. His name was Sam Baker, a wealthy English gentleman and eminent adventurer who braved extraordinary perils to aid her escape. Ultimately they would wed and venture together into some of the most inaccessible regions on Earth.

At this tender age, Florence Baker had already seen and experienced more than most women of the Victorian era. But the greatest adventures were still before her. By the side of the man who had set her free -- and whose love would remain passionate and constant for the remainder of their lives -- she forged ahead into literally uncharted territory. Together, they confronted disease, starvation, and hostile tribesman, surviving the cruel ravages of beasts and nature in a glorious attempt to unravel a mysterious and magnificent enigma called Africa. They returned to England to enjoy the accolades of a society that, if Florence's past became known, would condemn her as a prostitute.

Adorned with striking photographs, maps, and illustrations, Pat Shipman's To the Heart of the Nile is an extraordinary achievement -- an unforgettable portrait of an unforgettable woman; a story of discovery, bravery, determination, and love, meticulously reconstructed through journals, documents, and private papers, and told in the inimitable narrative style that has already won this author resounding international acclaim.

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Thrilling Tale, Flawed Book.......2007-07-26

This book notably advances understanding of the Bakers, wife/husband explorers extraordinaire. Most works focus on Samuel, treating Florence as an exotic appendage, but she was talented, fearless and an active agent in their adventures. The well-written text does justice to her inherently dramatic life, but problematic features lessen its credibility. First, there is much invented dialogue. While based on a sound grasp of primary sources and appreciation of Florence's character, such licence inevitably strays from the facts. Readers will wonder which parts are reliably documented and what is invention, but it makes for a stirring tale. More weighty is that Shipman is not an Africa specialist. This leads to numerous flaws, minor in themselves but cumulatively damaging. Many place and personal names have archaic spellings no longer used in their countries or by Africanists. Shipman routinely adopts the Bakers' negative views of Africans, repeating hoary insults about laziness, theft, lying and dissipation. (The section on Florence's early life and Islamic education in the Ottoman Empire is more nuanced and sympathetic.) She also seems to endorse their Victorian ethnocentrism: "From his plantation days, Sam knew how to command large numbers of natives," p.62. Authors should hew closely to the sources, but they must build on them instead of being constrained by their perspective. The Bakers achieved marvels of physical endurance in Africa, but disrupted many societies by using force to pursue their goals; the book elides this aspect of their 1870s military expedition to the Upper Nile. Cf. R. Collins's harsh but judicious chapter on Samuel Baker (R. Rotberg ed., "Africa & Its Explorers"), showing that the people Florence and Samuel met had their own valid concerns and goals.

Out of impulse, out of adventure, or a sense of attraction Sam kidnaps Florence .......2007-03-17

The story of Florence Baker and Sam Baker was well known to me. In most histories of the discovery of the Nile these two are treated somewhat as a sideshow, an entertainment, not to rank with Richard Burton or John Hanning Speke. But how that view changes with Pat Shipman's worthy biography of this incredible couple. We meet Florence being orphaned and raised to be in a harem, not discovering she was a slave until the day she was to be sold and then an event happens that would make the three musketeer's proud. Sam Baker on holiday, hunting attends the slave auction and finds him self bidding on this 15 year old girl (half his age). He loses and she is condemned to life in an Ottoman harem as a slave. But then out of impulse, out of adventure, or a sense of attraction he kidnaps Florence and they begin one of the most marvelous romances and live their lives full of adventures. They choose to find the true source of the Nile resulting in a truly amazing story. My only complaint with the narrative is that I found the two Nile expeditions became a bit of a tedious read. I think this is because they dwell on many issues and events and don't seem to focus on the two's relationship; or maybe it is because the first 100 to 150 pages are so exciting and spellbinding that one is bound to be let down by just a trek though impossible terrain. The ending is marvelous proving that true stores can have an amazing arch and warmth. After Sam Baker's death Florence lives on to take interest in Sam's young grandnephew that grows up, learns Arabic, and is assigned to the Sudan Political Service. During this work he hears stories of the famous Sam and Florence. For those interested in jihads we even follow the events of the great Mahdi army's crushing defeat of the British and Gordon's death and loss of Khartoum. I recommend to anyone interested in adventure, the history of the Sudan, great romances and the Nile source discovery. And I must mention you must read Alan Moorehead's great books THE WHITE NILE and THE BLUE NILE that more fully tell the story of the discovery of the source of the Nile.

The incredible determination of the early Explorer!.......2006-09-10

Based on journal entries, private papers, and newspaper articles of the day, Pat Shipman has provided us with a true story of love and bravery. When Sam and Florence Baker set out together to search for the source of the Nile, they encountered unbelievable conditions as they painfully made their way on camel back across the burning desert, and often on foot through the jungle to the heart of Africa. Knowing that they eventually became Lord and Lady Baker is a consolation, as you suffer with their trials, debilitating fevers and horrendous tribal wars. Here we have a story of enduring love amidst great hardship. A book worth reading from beginning to end as you watch Sam Baker rescue this beautiful Hungarian girl from a highly specialized slave auction for girls who had been prepared to grace any Sultan's harem! This remarkable and beautiful young woman went on to save the life of her husband on more than one occasion. The charming black and white sketches and illustrations, plus two maps, add considerably to the value of the book.

Not a novel, but a great story of love and adventure in Victorian times.......2006-05-22

This book is an hybrid, it's neither a novel nor a non-fiction. It's the attempt of a scientific mind to write a novel on a women explorer she is fascinated with. It sometimes happens that historical characters particullarly appeal to people who deal with something completely different. I think that is at the back of this interesting book. The author is not an historical novelist like Irving Stone, because the structure of the book is plain chronology and the dialogues between the characters sound accademic at best, if not false, but her fascination with Florence Baker gives at the end its fruits. Some stories are so good that however written remain an excellent read.
Women explorers are rare, and were more so in Victorian times. Florence Baker, an Hungarian girl, adopted in an harem to be later sold as a slave, rescued by the great explorer Samuel Baker lead an intense life accompaning her husband to the darkest part of Africa. The couple took part in the British exploration of the Nile together with Stanley, Grant, Burton and rule of the Sudan and the abolition of slavery with Gordon and others. During their years in England they were part of the best English society and got to know and influence the foreign politics of England. Their life was full of success and public recognition. And they loved each other, apparently from the first to the last day of their lives. Even if this is very romantic in this case it seams to be true and the author makes a point of letting us feel this love and mutual respect.
The book optimally contextualizes the african and egyptian situation in the period Florence and Sam stayed in Sudan, but better still immerges us in the English society once they got back. We get an excursus of the Baker family, which contributed with various great men to english foreign affairs, the prince of Wales, the Royal Geographic Society, the Mahdi and Charles Gordon another hero of those times. The excellent bibliography gives many further reading suggestions.

As a footnote, I would like to point out that Wikipedia reports Samuel Baker and Florence is mentioned only as his wife. Femminism still has a long way to go!

I would like to thank the author for having written about this woman, because some stories cannot be forgotten!

...journey through a life.......2006-04-21

(I wish I could give this adventure 3.5 stars.) When one takes into account the life and times, the journey itself is more amazing than the writing.

To The Heart Of The Nile : Lady Florence Baker And The Exploration Of Central Africa

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Pat Shipman
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Pat Shipman
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Pat Shipman
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Amalarius of Metz (c775-c850) was the most inventive and influential of early medieval commentators on the liturgy. His Liber officialis and other works popularized the use of allegory to discover deeper, spiritual meanings in the rituals of the church. About the sources of Amalarius's thought, however, and the early shaping of his methods, many questions persist. New light is shed on these problems by recently discovered remnants of a hitherto unknown text. The fragments, apparently all that survive of a longer work treating the Divine Office and the last three days of Holy Week, show many hallmarks of Amalarius's early writing. The present book presents an edition of the Latin texts, accompanied by a full English translation and apparatus of sources. A detailed introduction discusses the contents of the fragments, the evidence of their authorship, and their contribution to present knowledge of Amalarius's career and early medieval liturgical history. CHRISTOPHER A. JONES is assistant professor of English, Ohio State University.

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