IPhone 3G used's review (Honest answers to good questions about blindness) 『Kids sure ask better questions than adults a lot of the time! Good thing that Mrs Alexander is prepared to answer them in an informative way.
She explains how she lost her sight completely in her mid twenties because of a mysterious disease causing blood vessels in her retinas to bleed. Sally doesn't gloss over the grieving she went through and the difficulties she faced, and the need for constant concentration even now. But the book has an optimistic tone, explaining how she met her husband on a blind date (she notes with irony), and how her life as a wife, mother, writer and even gardener is very fulfilling.
There are interesting insights how blind people function in a sighted world, e.g. accessing information through Braille, talking books or the Optacon (optical-tactile converter), travelling with a cane or guide dogs, cooking, choosing clothes, and much else. She even discusses her visit to a school for deaf kids and whether it's better to be blind or deaf, and the effect of blindness on her religious faith (increasing it) and that of her loved ones (the opposite effect).』
(Learn About Blindness) 『Author Sally Hobart Alexander does remember the color blue because she lost her sight completely at age 26. In this book, she answers 13 questions children have asked her about going blind. Alexander's honesty and wit discussing how she met her husband, ways her two sighted children played tricks on her and how she handles day to day activities, allows the reader to understand how a blind person lives a happy, fulfilling life. A good choice for a 4th or 5th grader. Included in this book is an activity, "What does it feel like to be blind?" also a note about blindness, a list of resources and an index. The black and white photographs of Alexander, her family and innovative gadgets are set on black, white or gray backgrounds.』
(A Parallel Universe) 『You know that you're not supposed to be nosey and ask questions about someone's disability. But Sally Hobart Alexander, the author of this book, travels around the country giving talks to people about her experience with her blindness. She invites, and receives, a lot of questions from children and teens, and in this book she tries to answer some of them. In some respects, it is a very satisfying book, because it calls attention to the millions of little details of ordinary life that usually require eyesight. How do you know what's in the refrigerator? How do you know what clothes match? Many of us don't consider that you need to face the person you are talking to, or where to extend our hands for a handshake. Because Alexander was not born blind (she lost her sight gradually over two years, when she was in her twenties), she is aware of all of the differences, and she is generous in sharing her experiences. But this is not just a book about the details of living without sight. This book also shares some of the emotional experience of losing vision--the frustration, disappointment, and anger Alexander had to work through. And then the positive feelings of triumph, as she learned that happiness and success do not depend on the ability to see with your eyes. Basically an upbeat, interesting story, I found the writing a little weak. But I would recommend this book strongly for anyone who is struggling with any kind of disability, or anyone who is simply curious about blindness, because it is truly inspirational and frank.』 『Children are often curious about blindness, but are told that it is impolite to pose their questions to a blind person. Not so, says Sally Hobart Alexander, who lost her sight at the age of twenty-six. In this informative book, illustrated with photos of Sally and her family, the author answers thirteen thought-provoking questions that children have asked her, for example, "If your eyes don't see, do they work at all?" "How do you write?" and "Has being blind changed you?"
"This book is sure to interest young people curious about how the blind interact with their world." (Booklist)
"A witty, wise, inspiring book." (Kirkus Reviews, pointer review)』
IPhone 3G used's review (There are better books out there on horse color.) 『This is a reprint of an old book. It contains outdated information and some incorrect information. The names used for color identification are combinations of England terms, Spanish and old west, they don't fit any one region nor are they accurate. If you truly want a treasure-trove of information, that demystifies the interrelationships of color, identifies different colors, explains the occurrence of rare colors, and discusses the responsibilities of breeders. One that features explanatory diagrams, a detailed summary of information in the appendix, and nearly 200 full-color photographs that accurately depict the different breeds and coat colors, a resource breeders will find themselves referring to again and again. Pick up Horse Color Explained by Jeanette Gower, you will be glad you did.』
(Good book, but outdated by the author himself) 『It's important for all to note that this is a *reprint* of an older book. It contains some outdated information, including some that was corrected in Sponenberg's later book. Although this one is less expensive, I suggest buying Equine Color Genetics instead.』
(Disgraceful. There are better books on this subject.) 『As manager of a breeding and training facility, I first read this book some years ago, and surprisingly, found myself disappointed with it. Just recently I reread this book, believing that perhaps it has more to offer than I had previously given it credit for. Sadly, I still cannot give it positive ratings.
Sponenberg is accurate on much of the genetics portion of this book. On color identification, however, he stands far below his fellow veterinarian/authors. The names he makes up for the various equine colors are ridiculous. Fellow breeders who read this most likely find it amuzing, if not insulting. To the unknowing, however, learning this information incorrectly can be detrimental to the attainment of this knowledge. Backyard breeders need to contact their breed society before employing the use of terms like these on their horses' registration papers. These are not toy poodles we're dealing with. "Cutesy" made-up names for common horse colors are not the mark of the professional breeder/registrar.
There are better books on this subject. Try "The Color of Horses: The Scientific and Authoritive Identification of the Color of the Horse" by Dr. Ben K. Green. It is well explained, easy to comprehend, direct, and professional. Though "The Color of Horses" was out-of-print for awhile, the high demand for this book has brought it back into publication.』
(I now own both publications of this book) 『and I have to admit that I rather like it. It is very different from the second book, 'Equine Color Genetics', which makes me wonder why this second edition of the first book should have been published after the first edition of the second book. Confused? So am I!』
(One of the best!!) 『I would say that this is one of the most definitive books on horse color. The author is a well known expert on horse color genetics. I gave it a 9 only because it is surpassed by his newest book on the same subject. I would recommend this book to anyone interested in horse colors. It lists not only the common colors in all their shades, but rare and unusual colors, too. The information included in this book is thorough and easy to understand. I have really gotten a lot of use from this awesome title.』
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Down East Books
Usually ships in 24 hours IPhone 3G used's review (Brings me back to Maine) 『I grew up in Maine and can't begin to tell you of the memories this book brings back. The colors are spectacular and the pictures capture not just lobstering but the true colors of Maine.
Greg Currier has an eye for bringing out the unique color combinations that you find hidden in the coastal towns of Maine. This book is a must have if you're looking for a small reminder of your life/trip to Maine.
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(This is a great little book!) 『Greg Currier has really captured the feeling of Maine! Looking through this book is almost like visiting again. The photos are engaging and natural even though meticulous attention to technique and subject are pointedly evident. My only complaint is that I would have liked to have seen this book in a larger format.
If you've visited coastal Maine, buy this book. It really captures the "the way life should be" - as the license plate says.
If you haven't visted Maine, buy the book to enjoy and you'll certainly see why your next vacation should be to Maine!』 『Photographer Greg Currier presents a very different side of America's favorite crustacean, one flooded with the brilliant colors of the buoys, boats, traps, and foul-weather gear of the working lobsterman. Currier captures beauty in the everyday experience of lobstering, as well as in the peaceful pre-dawn start of a lobsterman's day along the coast of Maine.』
IPhone 3G used's review (Sensation Through Color) 『A surprize catch which popped up on my amazon radar. A most fascinating wide-ranging book spanning two important private collections. These are not scholastic orderly museum collections. Instead they hold a free liberal style of color driven by private pleasure...... . . . Artists in these chosen works use intense expressive stylezation in a fresh approach to create a new color/form space. Seldom seen Klee paintings fusing color and childish motifs. Beckmann utilizing his heavy nervous brush imposes anxiety upon his still-lifes. Kandinsky's pictorals may look mundane in 2008. But these bold color explosions were painted 100 years ago! His Murnau Garden II is a joy to behold. Russian - Parisian avant-garde: Von Jawlensky/Modigliani/the seizurish Kupka. . . But the Gestural Abstraction collection shall have you spellbound. Stunning works by Nay&Sam Francis. Hundreds of works brimming with motion and color.』
(What Every Coffee Table Wants For Christmas) 『This catalog surveys one family's generations-long accumulation of top-notch artworks. The collection is weighted toward colorful works of the 20th Century (emphasis on colorful). When it comes to color few artistic movements rival the highly-charged palette of French Fauvists and/or German Expressionists. These movements are well represented here with generous, high-quality reproductions and rare biographical details about the artists. Feast of Color addresses anyone who believes that Brücke painters or individuals such as Maurice de Vlaminck have yet to receive just credit. Let's hope this book marks the beginning of a trend.』 『For many years, as the Merzbacher Collection grew, it remained a well-guarded secret--lent generously but anonymously to museums, so that only a few curators understood its importance. In October 1998, it made its debut in The Joy of Color at Jerusalem's Israel Museum, and proved to be one of the most successful exhibits ever hosted there, drawing some 250,000 people. Since then the Switzerland-based Merzbacher Collection has also shown in London, and the New York Times has called it "one of the world s finest private holdings of modern art." This book of its treasures spans more than 100 years of art-historical development and an abundance of movements, and includes work from Max Beckmann, Vincent Van Gogh, Paul Cezanne, Wassily Kandinsky, Paul Klee, Ernst Ludwig Kirchner, Emil Nolde and Henri Matisse.』
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McFarland
Usually ships in 24 hours IPhone 3G used's review (Cougars of any Color) 『Ms. Lopez gives us a work that is thorough in its research and skillfully crafted. The reader is unobtrusively drawn in by a warmth that results from the author's personal interviews with many of the informants. The African American athletes and the University of Houston Coaches become so much more than a record of facts about racial integration; each person has a unique story set against a common backdrop of the cultural and historical context of the South. The facts are threaded with stories, thoughts, reports and comments that reveal the humanity, the courage, the tenacity and the passion of all involved. A book that will appeal to many across diverse disciplines and not just sports fanatics ! ASIN:0786437219 Cougars of any Color: The Integration of University of Houston Athletics, 1964-1968]]』
(Great Book!!) 『This book is a must read. "Cougars of Any Color" documents how the University of Houston broke down the racial sports barriers prevalent throughout the South. Reading this book made me proud to be not only a supporter of The University of Houston, but of the accomplishment of three brave athletes, their teammates, and their coaches. A great book.』
(University of Houston got it right) 『 The University of Houston should be proud of it's contribution to collegiate sports. "Cougars of Any Color" tells a story of courage and determination by UH to dismantle segregated athletics. This book has very thorough documentation and first person accounts and is a quick read.』 『After years of playing sub-par teams in weak athletic conferences, the University of Houston athletic program sought to overcome its underdog reputation by integrating its football and basketball programs in 1964. Cougar coaches Bill Yeoman and Guy V. Lewis knew the radical move would grant them access to a wealth of talented athletes untouched by segregated Southern programs, and brought on several talented black athletes in the fall semester, including Don Chaney, Elvin Hayes, and Warren McVea. By 1968, the Cougars had transformed into an athletic powerhouse and revolutionized the nature of collegiate athletics in the South. This book gives the Cougars athletes and coaches the recognition long denied them. It outlines the athletic department's handling of the integration, the experiences of the school's first black athletes, and the impact that the University of Houston's integration had on other programs.』
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Standard Publishing Company
Usually ships in 24 hours IPhone 3G used's review (Easy to prepare and the kids love the result!) 『This book contains lots of great stories with easy to prepare, reproducible activities. It does both the new and old testament and contains sometimes difficult to find stories such as ones on Jehoshaphat and multiple crafts for Elijah, Daniel, and the apostles. The little ones that I teach love them and the end result is very nice. I highly recommend this book!』
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Vintage
Usually ships in 24 hours IPhone 3G used's review (A Man That Makes You Think.) 『I thought this book was great. I respect and love Dyson as a thinker and leader. There were a few things in the book that I dont necessarily agree with Dyson on, but who cares, thats life. The only person I need to agree with 100% is God. Overall his thoughts are deep, logical and thought provoking. Dyson is my favorite writer and Black Leader.』
(Michael Eric Dyson is a true black leader) 『I met Michael Eric Dyson at UNC. I did a book report on the African American Church last year and got a lot of my information from Race Rules. He has a lot of ideas to strengthen the black culture and in his book he shares some great views on why black churches fail and why some don't. There was a part in the book about black leadership, but I was dissapointed that he didn't talk about Tupac becasue he was a leader in rap music and he was a voice for black people.』
(Made me think a subject not ordinarily on my radar screen) 『Heard the taped version of RACE RULES, written and read by Michael Eric Dyson . . . it is a collection of essays that deal with the problem of racial division in America, as well as with divisions within the black community.
Dyson, a former welfare father and now an ordained Baptist minister and professor of Communications Studies at the University of North Carolina, starts by talking about O.J. Simpson . . . I recall initially thinking, "not this subject again," yet was pleasantly surprised by how he got me to realize that there was more--a lot more--to the subject than the media presented . . . another essay dealt with the sate of black women and the inequities they have had to face due to not only their race but also their gender . . . lastly, I found it fascinating how Dyson agreed with both the integrationist ideas of Colin Powell and the separationist beliefs of Louis Farrakhan--and then denounced them both as being only road to racial salvation.
Dyson made me think about subject matter that ordinarily isn't on my radar screen . . . for that, I'm grateful.』
(A wonderful and insightful book) 『Dr. Dyson is amazing as he explains race in America. At first when Dr. Dyson started talking about OJ Simpson I started saying to myself "oh no, not again." However, that touchy subject was not too bad and I did not get as angry as in past conversations, books or reports. There were comparisons and constrasts between Farrahkan and Colin Powell pertaining to the million man march that seemed very insightful. Such as Colin Powell thought the million man march was a good conceptual ideal, but due to the fact that Farrahkan was the march's organizer he boycotted the million man march. This book actually makes you think about things in life and it is not one of those books that you just read and then put down and don't think about anymore. Race Rules has me now reading "I may not get there with you" and I am already so into that book. Dr Dyson keep up the good work.』
(Great Book) 『There is absolutely no doubt that this is a great book. The author, as is evident from the book, is a keen thinker and is as intelligent as he is funny. This book was a great reading experience for me, especially because I am neither black nor white. I loved the first part where Mr. Dyson talks about the O.J Simpson trial and how that has changed the playing field. He very deftly, avoids passing judgment on O.J, the man. Even though the author cannot be accused of justifying O.J's actions, he most certainly can be credited for trying to paint a picture in which O.J's actions can at least be objectively understood. This, to me, was extremely interesting. As far O.J. Simpson is concerned, Mr. Dyson has been successful in evoking a response of "Why not?" as opposed to "Why?" The book covers important topics like the failures and successes of the black church and the deficiencies in the present black leadership. One thought, which runs throughout the course of the book, is the author's consistent support for women's causes. A self-described feminist, the author has been very effective in talking about women's issues, specially the state of black women and the inequalities they have had to face due to not only their race but also their gender. Mr. Dyson gathers enough courage to criticize black men for the treatment they have meted out to the women folk. However, at times, Mr. Dyson sounds like he is desperately trying to gain support from black women as their only true sympathizer. I had the feeling that the author was sacrificing sincerity to gain a little goodwill. Mr. Dyson has taken a middle path solution to the question of racial equality. He agrees with both the integrationist ideals of Colin Powell and the separatist beliefs of Louis Farrakhan, but denounces both as being the only road to racial salvation. He tries to be politically correct so as not sound as either a rebel or a wimp. The author's discussion of the popular culture can be counted as another plus of this book. I specially liked his treatment of the subject dealing with the politics of nostalgia and how the elders blame the black youth for all the ills and reminisce about the 'good old days in the hood'. Probably the author's support for hip-hop and rap endeared this book more to me. As a great fan of rap music, I couldn't agree more with the author. However, I was disappointed at the fact that the author never mentioned Tupac Shakur, who I think has been one of the most important players in the history of rap music. Throughout the course of the book, I got the impression that the author was trying to prove to the world that he does not shy away from calling a spade, a spade. But whatever his real intentions, Michael Eric Dyson has been very effective in painting a true picture of the realities of race in this country and how it still dominates our life, more than we want or imagine.』 『"You couldn't ask for a fairer-minded, better-informed, or more enjoyable guide." --Elle
As a former welfare father who is also an ordained Baptist minister and a Princeton Ph.D., Michael Eric Dyson is one of those rare intellectuals who act not only as interpreters between black and white America but as bridges between the academy and the street. In this brave, bracing, and vastly readable book, he identifies the hidden rules that govern interactions between the races and within black communities, poisoning our language, our politics, and our thinking.
From the O. J. Simpson trial to the generational politics of gangsta rap, and from Colin Powell to Louis Farrakhan, Dyson takes on the most contentious issues of the 1990s. Again and again he shows us that, in a society that prides itself on being color-blind, race is more important--and more pernicious--than ever. Filled with eloquence and erudition, wit and moral common sense, Race Rules is an invaluable guide to the America we really live in as well as a redemptive vision of the one we want for our children.
"Dyson's insightful analysis comes to life on topics ranging from hip-hop culture to black leadership. " --Atlanta Journal&Constitution』 『This collection of essays by Michael Eric Dyson, who teaches communications at the University of North Carolina, deals with the problem of racial division in America, and explores divisions within the black community. A discussion of O. J. Simpson focuses on the tensions between black celebrities who find a favored niche in white society and those who must contend with a more mundane existence where racism is sharper. Another intra-commnity division arises in the tension between black women and men. One essay points to the similar support bases of Louis Farrakhan and Colin Powell. Another to the rivalries that have developed between the star-studded casts of newly prominent black intellectuals. Dyson offers a wide survey of African-American concerns from racism to rap.』
『"Volume 2 continues the examination of SPs equipment roster covering SP and SSW tank cars, box cars, gondolas, hoppers, flat cars, auto racks, and refrigerator cars using the best color railfan photography available." 8.5x11.5", clothbound with dust jacket.』
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