The Lord of the Rings Trilogy Gift Set

Customer Reviews:

Books are great..........2006-11-21

I have all the parts (Fellowship of the ring, Return of the King & The Two Towers). I have loved the audiobooks.

I only have 1 problem with the audiobooks and that is when I converted the discs so I could listen to them on my ipod, the names of each track varied.

On some it ists the name of teh chapter and followed by a number(part of the chapter, others it names the book and the track number without the chapter title name, and on others it says the track number...

They should have been consistent with the track names.

Lord of the Rings for car trips?.......2006-11-19

It's hard to add more than other reviewers have done. Most of the comments are right-on, but I think it's nice for a potential buyer to hear a lot of people voicing their opinions. This is a long set but perfect for a devoted fan. I love listening to it while doing other things or in the car on the way to work, probably also for an airplane. Rob Inglis did a great job, and while a few of the female voices are a bit odd, you soon forget about such things when you get wrapped up in the story.

He adds the right emphasis to the right parts and I think his voice is well-suited to this work. For hardcore LotR fans, it's hard to find something that meets our high expectations as this is a simply amazing work of art that will last for years - it's hard to find a voice that meets every (somewhat unreal, I think) expectation. But Rob Inglis comes extremely close.

It's a Good buy.......2006-06-03

It is a nice audio book. It does have it's flaws though.

1. It does not offer maps or any drawings. I have searched online for some, but only find blurry copies. Considering the maps and drawings are held so highly in admiration... it kinda sucks not to have them

2. the acting of the narrator is not the greatest. There were parts when the book notes "he yells" and the narrator speaks in a calm and clear character voice. It's kind of funny sometimes.

3. many of the narrator's "attempted" character voices sound alike. All the elf kind sound the same, even the women sound like males. All the hobbits pretty much sound the same, except Sam who has this manly deep voice, which often sounds like Aragon. Often the narrator accidentally mergers one character voice into another by accident. So a hobbit will be speaking then all the sudden he sounds like Aragon or Gandolf.

But outside of that the audio book is great. These "problems" are small. Since the un-abridged reading offers the names of who is talking and their emotions that go along with it, you can make out the story just fine. It just takes a little more imagination and you can alter their voices in your head to sound like what you want to hear. I would highly reccomend it, that is until someone figures out they can get a better actor or has the mind to hire multiple actors to fulfill the part.

There is nothing funnier than hearing a deep manly voice trying to immitate a woman singing

Brilliant, and well worth the money!.......2006-04-15

I am not a "Total Ringophile", like some out there, but I have read the books three times and loved them. I lashed out and purchased this 46 CD set as I spend a lot of time on the commute to work. It is brilliant! Each CD has approx 15 "tracks" on it so that if you miss a bit as your mind wanders (as it does in the car..) you can just bounce back one track and hear that bit again, no problems. Rob Inglis does a great job, no question. It has added a new dimension to my experince of Tolkien's masterpiece, and I highly recommend it to all. BRILLIANT !

Ingles does a fantastic job.......2005-11-26

I did not realize what a wonderful job that Ingles had done in this reading until I began listening to other audio books. Ingles manages to give each character a distinct voice and as you proceed, you recognize immediately who it is that is speaking.

After many years, Tolkien's work stands alone as the only sci-fi/fantasy story that puts the subtlety of language and culture equal to, if not above, the drama. Ingles interesting voices and care with the language of Tolkien make this a most worthy represenation of the timeless classic.

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I purchased 5 books and am so glad I did!!!
Another Taste Of Home great!
truly the best cookbook
Pleasantly Surprised But Shouldn't Have Been
Awesome Recipes

The Taste of Home Cookbook
Taste of Home Editors
Manufacturer: Readers Digest
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Binding: Ring-bound

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ASIN: 0898214971

Book Description

Your purchase of The Taste of Home Cookbook also includes a one-year subscription to Taste of Home magazine!

The 1,000 home cooks who help create the #1 cooking magazine in the world bring you the most comprehensive cookbook yet, The Taste of Home Cookbook! This brand-new cookbook has over 1,200 home-style, kitchen-tested recipes with over 700 full-color photographs. The five-ring binder-style collection is organized into 25 different chapters, so it is easy to use. There are 2 handy pockets to store your own recipe clippings or cards. For quick look-up, you can flip to any one of five separate indexes, including major ingredient, food category, alphabetical, cooking method, and tip/reference. Plus, easy-to-follow reference charts are located on the inside front and back covers.

Best of all, The Taste of Home Cookbook includes all of the homemade classics you would expect - from beef brisket to dinner rolls, pot roast to apple pie - plus dozens of fresh taste-twists soon to become new family favorites. Scattered throughout are entertaining anecdotal stories from contributing home cooks that will demonstrate why these treasured recipes earn rave reviews at every meal or special occasion. Each recipe also features a quick-read ingredient list and clear, simple-to-follow instructions.

New and experienced cooks alike will appreciate the basic techniques sections, followed by more than 300 additional time-saving tips, handy tricks and helpful how-to's with step-by-step instructions and photos to make cooking easier.

Every recipe hand-selected for The Taste of Home Cookbook has been tested by cooks like you and again in the Taste of Home Test Kitchens, and each includes nutrition information. There's even a chapter on light recipes and an information section on the latest FDA food label information, including trans fats. With hundreds of photos inside, you can know what the food will look like on your own table. You can make any recipe in this book with confidence and enjoy guaranteed success.

The Taste of Home Cookbook is a must-have resource for every home cook! It is the ideal year-round gift, perfect for holidays, bridal showers, birthdays, Mother's Day and more.

Customer Reviews:

I purchased 5 books and am so glad I did!!!.......2007-09-18

This book is truly a great deal. Hard cover, spiral so the book lays flat. Plastic insert to keep your pages clean. One of the best books for a beginner cook. Directions on cuts of meat, how to carve a turkey, different herbs and their use, different kinds of mushrooms, measurements and equivalents, cooking times, all kinds of tips and very helpful directions... I could go on with that but it's quite clear :-) Great Indexes and each section has it's own little indexe. Recipes are easy to follow and the ones I have tried so far are delicious. I have four children and each one is receiving the book as a present for christmas! Definitely worth the money.

Another Taste Of Home great!.......2007-08-27

I honestly didn't expect anything less than great and that is what I got! It is a good book with real food for real families!

truly the best cookbook.......2007-07-30

I received this cookbook a few weeks ago as a bridal shower gift. I am getting married in September, and I am not the best of cooks, but I am trying to learn. I can cook basic things (e.g. stir fry) and follow recipes. Luckily, my fiance is an awesome cook, but both he and I were sick of complicated recipes that involved too many pots and pans (we don't have a dishwasher) and too many one-time-use grocery purchases. (Like clam juice or mustard seed.) This cookbook is amazing. Every recipe we have tried has turned out and tasted FABULOUS. Most of the recipes are quite simple and use things that we already have or would buy anyway. The cookbook also has great, simple tips on cooking techniques and food information. Someone at my bridal shower told me it would be the only cookbook I would ever need and they were right!

Pleasantly Surprised But Shouldn't Have Been.......2007-07-15

I ordered this cookbook as a wedding gift for a young woman who doesn't know much about cooking. The reason for choosing this cookbook over others is the reputation of Taste of Home magazine and it's recipes.

The book arrived and now I want a copy of my own. And I've been cooking for over 60 years. I lust for this book.

It's a perfect combination of information for new cooks, mouth watering pictures, and yummy sounding recipes that the more experienced cook would like to try. And it does all this in the TOH special down-to-earth style. Not snooty and above the rest of us as some cookbooks tend to be.

I highly recommend this book for young folks starting out on their own. Whether in marriage, career, or some combination. A perfect first cookbook.

Awesome Recipes.......2007-07-15

I have always enjoyed a great recipe and knowing that "Taste of Home" has never let me down, I chose this as a gift for a friend. I then decided that it was too good a cookbook to not have for myself and purchased one also. I was indeed correct; my family has not had one recipe from this book that was not enjoyed. A real winner for the novice or experienced cook or baker.

New Cook Book, Limited Edition "Pink Plaid" : For Breast Cancer Awareness (Better Homes & Gardens)

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New Cook Book, Limited Edition "Pink Plaid" : For Breast Cancer Awareness (Better Homes & Gardens)
Better Homes and Gardens
Manufacturer: Better Homes and Gardens
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Ring-bound

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ASIN: 0696227320
Release Date: 2005-08-09

Book Description

The complete 12th edition New Cook Book with all the goodness and reliability that's made the Red Plaid a trusted kitchen resource for millions of families.

Inspiration at its finest, with more than 1,200 delicious recipes and 700 full-color photos.
Hundreds of hints and tips.
Easy-to-read cooking charts.
Complete nutrition and exchange information for every recipe.
Plus all the "best-loved" recipes found in the Red Plaid version.

All new remarkable 64-page "pink" section that includes:

Healthful dietary and lifestyle suggestions.
More than 60 delicious recipes containing wholesome "super foods" associated with a reduced risk of cancer.

Triple gift impact: a sought-after limited edition cookbook, meaningful cancer-fighting information, and a significant contribution to a highly-visible, respected foundation.

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the best cookbook out there

Favorite

Good basic source

Love this book!

Are roasted red peppers the new sun dried tomatoes?

Better Homes and Gardens New Cook Book

Manufacturer: Better Homes and Gardens
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Release Date: 2003-09-01

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Discover why every kitchen worth its salt has a flour-dusted, bouillon-stained, batter-encrusted and whisk-maimed copy.

Book Description

Includes two bonus chapters of recipes, menus, party and decorating ideas, and shortcut treats!

Bonus Chapter No. 1: Holiday Menus

Menus for Thanksgiving to Christmas and the Super Bowl including holiday brunches, appetizer parties, dessert parties, and simple dinners for busy families
Additional recipes new to this edition
Make-ahead information and time tables for all menus so more time is spent with guests, not in the kitchen
Fun and simple tabletop decorating ideas to dress up holiday tables
Tips to make holidays easier and more fun

Bonus Chapter No. 2: Shortcut Treats

Simple cookies and candies (using a mix or just a few ingredients stirred together)
Food gifts that include easy packaging ideas
How to organize a cookie exchange
Simple decorating ideas to dress up packaged cookies

Customer Reviews:

the best cookbook out there.......2007-10-11

this was a gift for my sister-in-law and I believe everyone should own a copy of this book. It is the most helpful general cookbook I have ever owned and I have given copies to many friends and family members.

Favorite.......2007-09-08

This was my favorite cook book and my daughter thought so too, so I bought her this one for her new home.

Good basic source.......2007-08-16

Great 'learn to cook' source. I sent each of my kids off to their first apartments with a copy.

Love this book!.......2007-07-24

I borrowed the book from the library. This was the only cookbook that I borrowed from the library that I use practically everyday. After renewing the book three times, I think it was time to purchase it. The instructions are easy to follow, the ingredients simple, and I've only had something come out bad once due to a missed ingredient on my part. This book is really great for a beginner to intermediate - where fanciful is not necessary.

Are roasted red peppers the new sun dried tomatoes?.......2007-07-18

The recipes are solid and practical. I use this cookbook as my starter when I'm planning meals for the week. If it doesn't have a recipe for a particular base, then I move on. It works well in that role. I have noticed a number of recipes that would've had sun dried tomatoes as a unique flavor in previous recipes now have roasted red peppers.

The ability of the cookbook to stay open on it's own is a real bonus.

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A Classic of World Literature
Loose but effective translation
Fantastic but careful about translation
Easy to Read - Difficult to Apply
This guy knows Japanese

The Book of Five Rings
Miyamoto Musashi
Manufacturer: Kodansha International
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Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 4770028016

Book Description

Setting down his thoughts on swordplay, on winning, and on spirituality, legendary swordsman Miyamoto Musashi intended this modest work as a guide for his immediate disciples and future generations of samurai. He had little idea he was penning a masterpiece that would be eagerly devoured by
people in all walks of life centuries after his death.

Along with The Art of War by Sun Tzu, The Book of Five Rings has long been regarded as an invaluable treatise on the strategy of winning. Musashi's timeless advice on defeating an adversary, throwing an opponent off-guard, creating confusion, and other techniques for overpowering an assailant was
addressed to the readers of earlier times on the battlefield, and now serves the modern reader in the battle of life.

In this new rendering by the translator of Hagakure and The Unfettered Mind, William Scott Wilson adheres rigorously to the seventeenth-century Japanese text and clarifies points of ambiguity in earlier translations. In addition, he offers an extensive introduction and a translation of Musashi's
rarely published The Way of Walking Alone. This gift-book edition also features original art by Musashi himself as well as new calligraphy by Japanese artist Shiro Tsujimura.

Customer Reviews:

A Classic of World Literature.......2007-10-05

It is astonishing to see some of the inane things said in negative reviews. A good part of the beauty and power of this book is that the student must determine for himself or herself the applicability of the information to any given situation. One of Miyamoto Musashi's main points is that there are not absolute formulas for success. Those looking for templates must look elsewhere. This is a book of how to see and approach action by one who ranks as one of the great warriors of any history.

Beyond this, though I am no Japanese scholar, my Japanese speaking friends say that Wilson's translation is truest to the original while being quite readable in English. It is a beautifully printed little book, and for me treasure to be cherished and studied again and again.

The student should investigate this thoroughly. :)

Loose but effective translation.......2007-09-10

I bought this book for my boss. Thomas Cleary's adaptation is much more accurate, but it's a dry read. Wilson opts for effectiveness rather than accuracy in some places, but it's a great option for those who don't have the attention span to really push through denser text.

Fantastic but careful about translation.......2007-08-23

this book is a must have to those who like japanese culture, specially samurai culture.
But, to those who want to go deeper, the translation from japanese to english has some flaws.

Easy to Read - Difficult to Apply.......2007-07-19

The Book of Five Rings is a superb little book that makes some important points. However, it is all too easy to take what it has to say out of context. The time and place to which it was literally relevant has long since passed. What it has to say about the values one should live by and how one should carry out their mission in life are, on the other hand, timeless.

The same can be said of another important Japanese classic: Hagakure: The Book of the Samauri. Both of these books are important from a philosophical point of view, but difficult to really understand for those who are not immersed in Japanese culture. Both spring from the philosophy of Zen and both do a good job of showing its application is a time of constant warfare and personal danger.

A good choice to put the advice of the Zen warriors into perspective is the book Bushido, the Soul of Japan which gives a broader look at the philosophy and its roots. What Zen is all about and how it may be applied in everyday life - how compatible it is with other philosophies and religions - is well presented.

All three of these books have been bound together into one book: The Samurai Series: The Book of Five Rings, Hagakure -The Way of the Samurai & Bushido - The Soul of Japan, which I can recommend without reservation. Together, these three books add up to much more than the sum of the parts. They are truly synergistic.

This guy knows Japanese.......2006-03-16

I've read several versions of this book and William Scott Wilson seems to have the best understanding of the Japanese language and desire to keep it as "word for word" as he can keep it without making the text obscure. I highly recommend this translation. Oh yeah, and this book is highly valuable for philosophers and martial artists alike. Musashi was a genius of both martial arts and life.

Thomson Advantage Books: Inquiry Into Physics (with InfoTrac ) (Thompson Advantage)

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Excellent Physics 101 book
Book
THIS is a book?!
Physics

Thomson Advantage Books: Inquiry Into Physics (with InfoTrac ) (Thompson Advantage)
Vern J. Ostdiek , and Donald J. Bord
Manufacturer: Brooks Cole
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ASIN: 0534424694

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Save money with THOMSON ADVANTAGE BOOKS: INQUIRY INTO PHYSICS with InfoTrac®! With the integration of simple mathematics, this physics text is designed to help you See the practicality of physics in your daily life. Tools found throughout the text such as concept maps, Mapping It Out Exercises, Physics Family Album, Learning Checks, and photographs and illustrations help you visualize and understand abstract concepts. Preparing for exams is easy with the book-specific website that contains study aids such as chapter outlines, tutorial quizzes, flashcards, and more.

Customer Reviews:

Jappleby.......2007-07-15

This book's pages are so thin they rip at almost every turn of the page. The publisher took a stab at trying to keep college students from reselling their books by making this one rip to shreds as they use it. This item has to be put in a three ring binder. Dont buy this version get the bound version.

Excellent Physics 101 book.......2007-01-05

This book was required for one of my college classes. It provides the same information that is taught in high school but in a much better format. I liked this book so much I have kept it for my personal library (and no I'm not some math/physics freak).
JEC

Book.......2006-11-15

The book(if you want to call it that because they are loose papers you have to put in a binder)came fast

THIS is a book?!.......2006-10-29

I didn't expect it to be hole punched... and NOT binded... so i had to put it in a loose leaf binder... you're just buying a stack of papers...

Physics.......2006-02-01

My order came in time for my physics for liberal arts class. I liked that the book had prepunched holes so that it could fit into my three ring binder.

Book of Five Rings: The Classic Guide to Strategy

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Classic.
Worthwhile Strategy
Good advice
A study of conflict
GREAT 17th CENTURAY SAMURAI SWORDSMAN'S ADVICE ON STRATEGY

Book of Five Rings: The Classic Guide to Strategy
Miyamoto Musashi
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Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 0517415283
Release Date: 1988-05-28

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To learn a Japanese martial art is to learn Zen, and although you can't do so simply by reading a book, it sure does help--especially if that book is The Book of Five Rings. One of Japan's great samurai sword masters penned in decisive, unfaltering terms this certain path to victory, and like Sun Tzu's The Art of War it is applicable not only on the battlefield but also in all forms of competition. Always observant, creating confusion, striking at vulnerabilities--these are some of the basic principles. Going deeper, we find suki, the interval of vulnerability, of indecisiveness, of rest, the briefest but most vital moment to strike. In succinct detail, Miyamoto records ideal postures, blows, and psychological tactics to put the enemy off guard and open the way for attack. Most important of all is Miyamoto's concept of rhythm, how all things are in harmony, and that by working with the rhythm of a situation we can turn it to our advantage with little effort. But like Zen, this requires one task above all else, putting the book down and going out to practice. --Brian Bruya

Book Description

Translated by V. Harris. Japan's answer to the Harvard MBA...Written over three centuries ago by a Samurai warrior, the book has been hailed as a limitless source of psychological insight for businessmen-or anyone who relies on strategy and tactics for outwitting the competition.

Customer Reviews:

Classic........2007-06-18

This book is only a translation of the original. You may not find the extensive commentary you seek. While written centuries ago, Miyamoto Musashi, in my judgment, didn't write a book just about how to fight.

Reading this book with an open mind will surprise the reader. Deep thought and reflection will be needed. The areas to which the principles in this book may be applied (such as lessons in leadership and politics) and the success in said application are only limited to the amount of imagination and study put forth by the reader.

It offers a great deal of knowledge for every day life, and even if you never pick up a sword, or raise your fists, you will find his philosophy extends well beyond the realm of martial arts and battle strategy.

To some readers you will not be able to fully grasp all of the concepts and ideas presented after one reading. This book is invaluable and definitely invites repeated readings as new insight is to be found as your understanding deepens. I'm not sure if a single review could do this book justice because each time you re-read this book your thoughts are guaranteed to be provoked and you will definitely walk away each time with a new form of enlightenment and that is my reason for giving it Five stars *****.

Worthwhile Strategy.......2007-06-10

This is powerful book to read and UTILIZE in your life. While it can easily be taken for face value as a book on physical fighting strategy, it is more than that. One can take many of the thoughts and translate them to a more theoretical use on strategy. For example, a quote speaking of "the gaze" relating to seeing an enemy and their movements: "It is important in strategy to know the enemy's sword and not to be distracted by insignificant movements of his sword". This could easily be translated to business, sports, etc. Just substitute "sword" for the essence of the thought to apply to "business", "army", "team", etc.

The first 3rd of the book is a historical account of events of Musashi's life, and also includes many images of artwork created by Musashi. They are black and white however. The rest of the book is the actual "Book of Five Rings". It consists of 5 "books": ground, water, fire, wind and the void. It is to be noted Musashi after a time found he did not need to follow any particular "Way" and practiced many.

Regarding the layout of the book, I like the footnotes at the bottom of many of the pages which help describe words or thoughts you may not have easily or readily known otherwise.

---*** THE BOTTOM LINE ***---

A good book to have, with worthwhile strategy, although, regarding strategy I prefer Sun Tzu's "Art of War".

Good advice.......2007-01-09

The only good advice I ever got from a book came from this one: "Do nothing which is of no use" (p. 49). The Book of Five Rings has a lot of good advice, but that's the one that speaks most clearly to my condition. The Book of Five Rings must be read as metaphor, because life conditions today are so different from those of medieval Japan. But Mushashi was a wise and powerful thinker, and his ideas apply well beyond battle strategy. He lived integrity: unity and purity of thought, word, and deed, and his rare qualities are always worth studying and emulating.

A study of conflict.......2006-08-14

This book is great for anyone interested in personal development. It is a guide in focused self-discipline. It is also a guide to successful navigation of conflict.

This translation is the best I've read. It is free of superfluous footnotes and pedantic commentary. The commentary that is included before each chapter is brief and helpful.

GREAT 17th CENTURAY SAMURAI SWORDSMAN'S ADVICE ON STRATEGY.......2006-07-22

Based on my readings, Musashi's motive in writing his Book of Five Rings had been to correct misrepresentations of his views on swordsmanship by his contemporaries. Having become a legend in his own time, Musashi's reputation was being exploited by ambitious rivals claiming to have adopted the master's martial techniques and philosophies. Thus Book of Five Rings was intended by its author to establish his point of view for correcting misconceptions.

Those in America who've been advocating since 1974 to study Book of Five Rings to gain some business advantage over Japanese businessmen are barking up the wrong tree. Musashi's writings are poetic and thought provoking. Indeed, one can even learn something new and ancient about strategy from the master. It is, however, doubtful that Musashi's words can make a silk purse out of a sow's ear. So then those in the 1970s who had originally marketed the book as "the alternative to the Harvard MBA" were barking up the wrong tree.

In addition to the charming and useful writings, the original (1974 English translation) Book of Five Rings includes photos of the master swordsman's quite beautiful art work, now residing in Japan in a museum dedicated to Musashi works.

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Recipe Collection Book
I loved this book
The Family Recipe Collection Book
collections
Great!!

Family Recipe Collection Book
Joy Rodgers Mernin
Manufacturer: Talus Corporation
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Book Description

A recipe collection book that helps collect the traditions of a lifetime easily and elegantly. Includes 12 sections, each with 4 ways to organize.

Pocket pages for clippings
Lined recipe pages for handwritten favorites
Clear full pages for handwritten favorites
Clear pocket pages for recipe cards & photos and
24 glorious recipe cards to start you off.

This book is constructed to last a lifetime, the cover is sturdy hardboard, laminated to resist spills of a busy kitchen. Extra~duty binder rings have 2 springs, to reduce spring fatigue and misalignment, and to lock - so they cannot open accidentally.

Customer Reviews:

Recipe Collection Book.......2007-10-09

This book is an excellent way to organize your favorite recipes! I recommend it. It would make a terrific gift for someone in the family wanting to pass on their family's favorite recipes! You can write out recipes on a full designed page, or insert recipe cards in pockets. It allows for variety in the presentation of each section.

I loved this book.......2007-07-09

I actually used this book to put all the recipes into after typing them into some cookbook software (Matilda's Fantastic Cookbook Software). The end product looked great! I'm buying five of these books and am going to give them away to everyone next christmas.

The Family Recipe Collection Book.......2007-05-16

This is one of a very few items I have purchased on the net that I am "more" than satisfied with. I couldn't believe the quality of this book - actually, it is a 3-ring binder. And, I can actually run the pages through my computer printer (my penmanship is very poor). It's wonderful. I was very pleased.

collections.......2007-03-18

This is just what I wanted, it has a lot of room to put your info in.
I realy like it.

Great!!.......2007-01-29

This is a great book and my whole family now has a copy to pass on from generation to generation. I love it!

The United States Pony Club Manual of Horsemanship: Basics for Beginners/D Level (Howell Reference Books)

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USPC Manual - Beginning Level
Pony Club Manual
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Susan Harris- Multitalented Communicator
very good book to start with

The United States Pony Club Manual of Horsemanship: Basics for Beginners/D Level (Howell Reference Books)
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This book is written and illustrated for youngsters who want to learn to ride, especially those who are members of the U.S. Pony Clubs, Inc. and want to meet the USPC's Standards of Proficiency. If you are that youngster, you will be able to read this book on your own. It will show you how to become a careful, thoughtful rider and how to communicate with and understand your pony. Some sections, however, are meant to be read by an adult (a parent or riding instructor), so you can get the extra help you may need to reach your goals. By the time you have read this book you will know a lot about:

riding in a ring and in the open
beginning jumping
pony care and handling
safety
having fun and meeting challenges

You will also feel good knowing that you are on your way to being a horseman and not just a rider.

Customer Reviews:

USPC Manual - Beginning Level.......2006-06-27

I am a beginning & intermediate horseback riding instructor in Moscow, ID. I have found the Pony Club Manual for beginners to be a very helpful teaching tool - the illustrations are helpful and well-labeled, and the layout is easy to follow. The information is widely accepted as correct, and the text is well-written for the 10-15 year old ages. I include a manual in the price of all my beginning horse camps for 10-14 year olds.

Pony Club Manual.......2006-03-21

This is the an excellent introduction for anyone interested in horsemanship. It can be studied prior to joining the United States Pony Club or serve as a usful tool in teaching or improving horsemanship for the young or beginning equestrian.

A Must Have For Pony Club Quiz Bowl.......2006-03-16

I couldn't have gotten through Pony Club Quiz Bowl if I didn't have this book. I like the exercises in the book and now I do them on my horse. I learned alot while reading this book, like parts of the tack and how to be safe around horses. I like all the pictures in the book because it helped me to understand what it meant. I would reccommend this book to other pony clubbers and kids who like to ride.

Susan Harris- Multitalented Communicator.......2004-01-23

There is a saying that a picture is worth a thousand words. Susan Harris is not only a gifted artist ; drawing her explanations of concepts she is relating ; she draws pictures with her words, and for anyone lucky enough to attend one of her clinics , she draws explanations with body language. I am fortunate to have Sue as my friend and mentor for 30+ years & have told her often that "She could read the phone book to you & You'd never lose interest". She is also a gifted horsewoman & teacher. She posseses an ability to locate the crux of a lack of understanding & with empathy for both horse & rider guides them to a solution. If I had to limit my horse library to just a few books, her USPC manuels would be the first chosen. They are a wealth of information on all aspects of horsemanship , for every level of horseman , of any age. Her choice of words combined with her own illustrations gives very clear & interesting information.Sue stresses empathy for your horse & safety issues in every topic -2 basics to have ingrained in anyone who wishes to be around horses. I have recommended these books to all who share the "addiction" to horses with me.

very good book to start with.......2004-01-16

I advise anyone young who is seriously interested in horses to start with this book. I've been riding all my life and think this is a great book to start with and it is very informative.

The Winning Edge: Show Ring Secrets (Howell Reference Books)

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The Winning Edge: Show Ring Secrets (Howell Reference Books)
George Alston
Manufacturer: Howell Book House
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George Alston, an expert dog handler for more than 30 years, teams with author Connie Vanacore on The Winning Edge: Show Ring Secrets. Combining sports psychology and dog showing, topics include psychocybernetics, the making of a show dog, learning from the competition, and etiquette and sportmanship. The Winning Edge: Show Ring Secrets is "an essential for every dog exhibitor's bookshelf."

Book Description

George Alston has been one of the country's preeminent professional handlers for over thirty years. Now, the secrets of his success are shared with every dog fancier.

The Winning Edge is the very first book to apply sports psychology to dog showing. Here, serious exhibitors, including the seasoned veteran, will have the opportunity to develop and polish the skills necessary to take a place in the winners' circle. With award-winning author Connie Vanacore, George Alston shows us all how to gain consistent success in the only sport in which amateurs compete directly with the professionals. Chapters focus on the advantages of being an amateur and underscore the necessity for the mental preparation and psychology that are essential to every exhibitor's success.

The authors cover every ingredient in the recipe for show ring success, with chapters on the perfect handler, the making of a show dog, psychocybernetics, where and how to focus when in the ring and learning from the competition.

The Winning Edge, an essential for every dog exhibitor's bookshelf, now makes George Alston's professional know-how available to everyone with the desire to win.
A Howell Dog Book of Distinction

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FANTASTIC.......2007-09-19

This book is an absolute must have if you want to enter the wonderful world of dogshows!
I've been showing for some time, and this book tought me so much, made me think things differently and be a better handler.
I absolutely recommend it to everyone involved in showing!

Puppy Intensive Care: A Breeder's Guide to Care of Newborn Puppies.......2007-07-22

nicely put together also I would recemmend this book to people that are just starting in the breeding world.
For an experience breeder I would want more infos ans explainations.
But over all a great book

Pay Attention!.......2007-07-20

That seems to be the main message George Alston is giving. Pay attention to your dog, the judge, the ring conditions, and your competition. He gives great advice on how to adjust your stride, the leash, your grooming, etc. to give your dog the best opportunity to win. He also includes wonderful chapters on Psychology and Ring Etiquette, something that can make or break the handler - not just the dog. He shows showing as the art, not just the mechanics.

Must have for a Show Dogs Library.......2007-01-18

When I spoke to my dogs breeder, her comment was that I needed this book. I was happy to tell her I had already ordered and read it! She is a veteran and reads it every Spring before she steps into the Show Ring to brush up on things. I found it to be very helpful as a beginner and I've found it even more helpful after I've been in the ring a couple of times. It leaves out a lot of the "fluff" but is a great companion book to some of the others that start out at the very beginning. Very easy to read. Confidence builder!

The Winning Edge:Show Rings Secrets by George Alston.......2006-12-08

Haven't been showing dogs for long so I was looking for any pointers to polish up my act. This book was great I read it from start to finish and about to turn around and do it again. Highly recommended !!!!!!!!!!

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