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A pioneering geologist from Scotland, Charles Lyell (1797-1875) was one of the nineteenth century's most important and controversial scientists. His landmark 1830 book Principles of Geology, for example, went against the received wisdom of the age and posited that throughout the history of the earth, geological changes occurred largely through slow and ongoing processes. And although he is today perhaps best known as Charles Darwin's mentor, Lyell's contributions are still felt in the disciplines of geology and evolutionary biology. In Lyell in America, Leonard Wilson continues his acclaimed study of Lyell's life and works with this chronicle of Lyell's extensive travels throughout America which blends detailed scientific observations with colorful travelogue.

Lyell first came to America in 1841, remaining for more than a year and touring widely. His immediate reason for the journey was to deliver the prestigious Lowell lectures in Boston. His larger purpose was to study the geology of North America, hoping that the vast scale of the continent -- its mountain ranges, plains, great lakes, and rivers -- would confirm his belief in the uniformity of geological history. The America he and his wife Mary arrived in was a country in transition. Now more than two hundred years old, the English settlements along the Atlantic seaboard had, in relative isolation, developed a distinctly American culture. Over the course of this tour and three subsequent trips to North America (twice for extended periods), Lyell observed both America's geological phenomena and its social landscape. He studied coal deposits, and collected rocks and fossils. He showed how the Niagara River formed its dramatic gorge. He rode to the top of Mount Washington. And he assessed the sophistication of the geological sciences in North America through conversations with his American counterparts.

In his travels, Lyell also made insightful observations about American society and the continent's pronounced regional differences. Traveling along the entire Atlantic coast and as far inland as the Mississippi River, he and Mary saw villages, towns, and cities of every size and temperament, and they met and came to know many Americans. Lyell marveled at the prosperity and rapid growth of pioneer settlements into flourishing cities, as well as at the vigorous enterprise of the American people. He enjoyed the speed and comfort of the river steamboats and the friendliness of the people. In the South, he studied slavery and challenged many of the racist suppositions of white intellectuals there, pondering how the institution of slavery might be ended. Lyell in America provides the first detailed exploration of Lyell's pivotal years of American travel using previously unpublished letters and journals, together with Lyell's published writings. Through the eyes of Charles and Mary Lyell, Leonard Wilson provides a vivid portrait of antebellum America and of Lyell's contributions to American geology.

Lyell in America: Transatlantic Geology, 1841-1853. (Book Reviews).(Review): An article from: Journal of Southern History

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Lyell in America: Transatlantic Geology, 1841-1853. (Book Reviews).(Review): An article from: Journal of Southern History
Lester D. Stephens
Manufacturer: Southern Historical Association
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Digital
ASIN: B0008IIUNI
Release Date: 2005-07-28

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Title: Lyell in America: Transatlantic Geology, 1841-1853. (Book Reviews).(Review)
Author: Lester D. Stephens
Publication: Journal of Southern History (Refereed)
Date: November 1, 2001
Publisher: Southern Historical Association
Volume: 67 Issue: 4 Page: 851(2)

Article Type: Book Review

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Lyell in America; transatlantic geology, 1841-1853.

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Lyell in America; transatlantic geology, 1841-1853.
Leonard Gilchrist. [LYELL] WILSON
Manufacturer: Johns Hopkins University Press
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000S9GY0S

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Dr. Jensen's years of study have proved the juices--both fruit and vegetable--are the fastest method for getting nutrients into our bodies. Dr. Jensen's Juicing Therapy offers more than 100 nourishing, easy-to-make juice combinations to enhance health and well-being. Also included are case histories demonstrating the extraordinary effects juices can have on rejuvenation and healing.

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Not really about juicing.......2007-09-05

This book contains absolutely NO juicing recipes, just ones for blending. Because of that, I was thoroughly disappointed in this book. Although, to be fair, the "blending" recipes were a plenty, varied largely in flavor and type and were very interesting.

The title led me to believe that it would contain ways in which to heal myself through juicing. While Dr. Jensen did go into extensive detail about the therapeutic effects juicing can have and mentioned some combinations for certain ailments, it spanned only a couple of pages and was formatted in chart form. (AND the chart is also available in, at least, one other book by him.) It definitely was not the in-depth how-to guide I was looking for.

Dr. Jensen also goes into great detail about ALL of the vitamins, minerals and trace elements the body needs and where one can find them in food items.

He does provide a chart which lists all the food items he considers beneficial to juice, which chemicals are predominate, and for what ailment they can be useful for. Again, though, this chart is in at least one other of his books.

So, while I was disappointed about the lack of juicing recipes, the book contained enough information and facts to allow me to overlook that. All in all, it was a worthy read, and one I would suggest to someone looking to really get a grasp on the physiological needs of the human body and how juicing can help someone attain them.

just ok.......2005-05-27

not a bad book, but a little more info than i was looking for. recipes are really for "blending" and not necessarily just for those using a "juicer," and especially if you are just starting out. if you just want the basics, try The Juiceman's Power of Juicing. it is really good!

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I know where you can find a lot of these books!

This book still available!

Excellent - More, More, More

Weight Watchers Slim Ways: Mexican (Weight Watcher's Library Series)
Weight Watchers
Manufacturer: MacMillan Publishing Company
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Spiral-bound

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ASIN: 0028603842

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I know where you can find a lot of these books!.......2001-02-26

Even though this is out of print, you can find used ones on half.com. I sold mine because I never used it. I hope this is helpful for those of you who still want to buy it.

This book still available!.......2000-04-03

I did a search and found this book is still being sold elsewhere. Best buy is on ecampus.com, books. It may be out of print, but many other bookstores still have copies. I did a search on allbookstores.com and found the best price. Good luck!

Excellent - More, More, More.......1999-05-08

This is an excellent way to enjoy Mexican Cusine and stay slim. I gave my copy to my son who is also counting his fat grams. I am disappointed to learn that this book is no longer available. I went to a Weight Watcher office in Sugar Land Texas and they gave me the bad news.

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Weight Watchers Slim Ways Mexican
Weight Watchers
Manufacturer: Macmillan
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

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Prompt delivery! Thank you!

Great Book!

Dolls House Do-It-Yourself: Curtains (Dolls House Do-It-Yourself)
Sue Heaser
Manufacturer: David & Charles Publishers
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

Dollhouses | Crafts & Hobbies | Home & Garden | Subjects | Books
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Miniature Iron-on Transfer Patterns for Dollhouses, Dolls, and Small Projects

Dollhouse Style

ASIN: 0715318527

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Create life-like curtains and window dressings for dolls? houses of every period and style. From curtains, blinds and drapes, to pelmets, tiebacks and valances, everything you need to create inspirational window dressings for our dolls? house is included here.

Over 25 step-by-step projects show how to make a variety of window treatments. Further variation ideas, illustrated in color, allow you to adapt many of the projects to suit your dolls? house. A section on the basic tools and equipment used offers practical guidance on choosing fabrics and miniature haberdashery such as silks, cords, fringes and trimmings. Essential techniques such as making a pattern, fabric pleating and making tassels and cords are included and guidance on installing your finished project is also covered. Easy-to-use templates are provided where necessary, and inspirational color photographs show the finished curtains displayed in situ.

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Prompt delivery! Thank you! .......2006-08-08

THe book comes in good condition and I enjoy very much! Thanks!

Great Book!.......2005-09-03

This book was an excellent source of ideas for curtain making for your dollhouse. A good assortment of curtains/drapes and easy how-to instructions. The pictures were great and so are the patterns.

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Its ok

Still a good book

Drip Irrigation gets down to nuts and bolts

Some useful information but somewhat outdated

A wealth of straightforward, understandable information.

Drip Irrigation for Every Landscape and All Climates: Helping Your Garden Flourish, While Conserving Water!
Robert Kourik
Manufacturer: Metamorphic Press
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

General | Gardening & Horticulture | Home & Garden | Subjects | Books
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ASIN: 0961584823

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Its ok.......2005-07-29

I am not a big book reader, but I got this based on suggestions since I wanted to do drip irrigation. As a book it is fine. If you are looking to do drip irrigation and just want something to cover how to do it in the best fashion then this is your book. I personally was looking for something that would cover each component and its options, pros, cons, etc. This book seems more focused on the authors specific way.

Still a good book.......2004-07-21

I always recommend this book, expecially to people who've recently moved from "back East" to California. I couldn't have set up my drip irrigation system without it, even though I had done some tech-writing work for an agricultural research institute.

Drip Irrigation gets down to nuts and bolts.......2000-12-28

This is a very helpful book for the gardener who wants to actually install a drip irrigation herself. The author goes into specifics about how to test your soil so you know how water moves through it and you can calculate how much water you'll need to apply, and he talks (somewhat unsuccessfully for my complete understanding) about transpiration rates for various types of plant, so you can kind of figure out how much water your plants actually use, and he gives a primer in the various components of a drip system. Basically he is teaching plumbing, horticulture, and geology just enough to help a novice design and install a drip system without hiring a pro. The best part, in my opinion, is the fact that in the back of the book there is a form for ordering the components, and it includes the option to purchase a main assembly fully assembled so I don't really need to master all that plumbing skills I might have had to master. This book is certainly worth its price. Be advised, however, I have an older version of this book, so I don't know if the current edition has the wonderful order form.

Some useful information but somewhat outdated.......2000-04-11

This book had some useful information, but it seemed somewhat out of date and had very little about automatic systems.

A wealth of straightforward, understandable information........1999-02-22

Concise and to the point, this clearly illustrated book is the definitive work or proper irrigation and an absolute must for any serious gardener.

Shade and Color with Water-Conserving Plants

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A terrific guide to plants of the southwest's arid climate.

Shade and Color with Water-Conserving Plants
James Walter , and Balbir Backhaus
Manufacturer: Timber Press, Incorporated
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 0881922145

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Persistent drought conditions in many areas have focused attention on the need for less wasteful landscaping practices. Too often, however, people think of water-efficient landscapes as being boring and unattractive. In this book, co-authors Jim Walters and Balbir Backhaus present more than 300 arid-adapted plants that will bring dramatic color, beauty, and cooling shade to low-maintenance, water-thrifty landscapes --- putting an end to the myth that beautiful gardens require a lot of water and work.Published at $39.95 Our last copies available at $19.98

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A terrific guide to plants of the southwest's arid climate........1998-05-24

Shade and Color is the only book I have found on the market that offers such an update guide to arid-climate plants. The pictures are well done and plentiful.

The majority of the book consists of "Individual Plant Descriptions" -- amazingly comprehensive. The authors have even taken the time and forethought to classify whether or not your plant will do well in not only one but also several desert elevations.

Every important landscape detail is accounted for each type of desert plant. You will know ahead of time the height, width, flower color, and watering needs of each plant.

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During her 23-year professional tennis career, Betsy Nagelsen beat Chris Evert, Martina Navratilova, and Pam Shriver on the court, and now she's beating the clock with a no-nonsense approach to fitness over 40. Presented in the classic For Dummies series style--simple language and easy-to-read pages peppered with icons, cartoons, and lots of sidebars to break up the 28 chapters in this 330-page book--Fit over 40 increases the most lethargic mouse potato's (the term for computer-age slouches) understanding of the aging process, while offering a practical game plan for "turning back the hands of your body clock."

Described by Monica Seles as "one of the fittest people I know," Nagelson McCormack is respected in the athletic community for her dogged devotion to keeping fit, and, with the help of veteran health writer Mike Yorkey, she inspires readers to follow suit in an entertaining, informative, and collegial way. As this U.S. Open Senior Women's Doubles Champ educates you about metabolism (once it slows, you'll automatically gain a pound or two a year unless you exercise), the three pillars of fitness (cardiovascular exercise, strength training, and stretching), the fundamentals of good nutrition, choosing the right exercise program, and even tips for checking out a gym, you'll feel as if you're getting the skinny from an informed friend.

Filled with black-and-white photographs of Nagelson McCormack exercising, Fit over 40 is designed for busy people (indeed, she advises readers to initially commit to a workout that's just five minutes long) who want to skip between chapters and absorb vast amounts of information quickly. To liven things up, you'll even find sidebars on soccer star Brandi Chastain's sports bra, a critique of fitness magazines and Web sites, and a list of inspiring fitness movies. --Deborah Geigis Berry

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Tired of feeling tired all the time? Do you find yourself thinking wistfully of the days when your belt-size was less than your age...your dress size less than your kid’s last birthday? Remember when the only spare tire you had to worry about was the one in your trunk? Do you find yourself gasping for breath at the top of the basement stairs? If any of this sounds familiar, then you’re ready for an over 40 fitness plan. And Fit Over 40 For Dummies is the place to start.

Your complete guide to being fit and fabulous over 40, it shows you step-by-step how to set up a personalized fitness routine and stick to it, no matter what your age, weight, or athletic ability. Packed with practical know-how and inspiring anecdotes it shows you how to:

Lose weight and inches from your waistline
Boost your energy levels
Lower or prevent high blood pressure
Reduce your risk of cardiovascular disease and diabetes
Improve your muscle tone
Give your skin a healthy glow
Have a more vibrant sex life
Rebound from life-changing events more quickly
Get fitter than couch potatoes half your age
Live a longer, healthier life

Combing her own experiences with the latest scientific research, retired women’s tennis pro, Betsy Nagelsen McCormack explores what it takes to be fit over forty. And, step-by-step, she shows you how to:

Assess your fitness level
Eat right for maximum fitness
Choose and buying exercise equipment
Select the right gym
Develop a balanced program of aerobics, weight training and stretching
Integrate exercise into your daily routine
Prevent and working around common injuries and ailments
Explore sports, outdoor activities, and more

Stop thinking about how great it would be to feel twenty-five again and do something about it. Fit Over 40 For Dummies helps you get on the road to health and well-being.

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Speaks to all levels........2007-01-20

I am a former athlete that my 20s and 30s that got the best of me. Now 50 pounds heavier, with high blood pressure and lower engery levels I want to make a change. What I liked best was how this book was an easy read the first night read over 50 pages. The key fundemental that was repeated was get up and do something constintantly even if its taking a walk for 15 minutes for 3 times a week and then increase steadily. This book also gives people a little embrassed about getting back to the gym.

Pretty good advice, it seems........2002-07-27

I'm a 45 year old overweight male whose primary exercise over the past decade has been to push my PC's mouse. High cholesterol, achy joints, and bouts of depression have impelled me into taking action. One component of my program is going to a gym to lift weights and do aerobic activity. I'm finding Betsy's book extremely helpful, because she speaks directly to my needs and my situation. (If I was an athlete, would I be looking for a book like this?)

She is both positive and realistic in her approach. For example, she suggests that rather than planning to exercise three or four days a week, you should plan to do it every day. She reasons that if you miss two days on a seven-day schedule, you're still exercising for 5 days, and that's good. By contrast, if you miss two days on a three-day schedule, you've only exercised once during the week, and that's useless. Huh, who'da thunk it.

If you're over 40, sedentary, and feeling the need to get into better shape, I most definitely recommend this book.

Needs an attitude adjustment.......2001-05-01

Frankly, I didn't get past the introduction. The basic gist was that if you're over 40, you're on that slippery slope into the Dark Abyss and the only reason to get fit is to hold off the Grim Reaper a little longer. Other books for aging Baby Boomres are much more positive about the possibilities for an excellent quality of life, such as "Walking and Running for Women over 40."

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Fit Over 40 for Dummies
Inc. American Media
Manufacturer: Wiley Publishing, Inc.
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000TZTPMK

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Moses Maimonides (1135-1204), scholar, physician, and philosopher, was the most influential Jewish thinker of the Middle Ages. In this magisterial new biography, the work of many years, Herbert Davidson provides an exhaustive guide to Maimonides' life and works. After considering Maimonides' upbringing and education, Davidson expounds all of his voluminous writings in exhaustive detail, with separate chapters on rabbinic, philosophical, and medical texts. This long-awaited volume is destined to become the standard work on this towering figure of Western intellectual history.

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Moses Maimonides Rediscovered.......2004-12-15

Moses Maimonides: The Man and His Works by Herbert A. Davidson (Oxford University Press) offers a thorough survey of the life and writings of this most influential Jewish thinker. The work gives a refreshing account of his life and influence with a close survey of all existent writings. In the process some surprising facts about his life and times come to the fore as well as some common myths are dispelled. Important for beginners and scholars alike.

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