This out of print book is a facinating story of the settlement of the Colorado Rockies. It details the freight wagons role in carrying supplies to mining camps from the rail head. The book is full of personal interest stories that both inform and facinate.

Collaboratively written by W. Raymond Wood (Professor of Anthropology, University of Missouri-Columbia), Joseph C. Porter (Chief Curator, North Carolina Museum of History), and David C. Hunt (Director, Stark Museum of Art, Orange, Texas), and enhanced with numerous black-and-white illustrations and studio art reproductions, Karl Bodmer's Studio Art is a truly captivating collection of images and an informative, scholarly study of the works of Karl Bodmer, a Swiss artist whom Prince Maximilian of Wied-Neuwied selected for an 1833-34 expedition up the Missouri River. Bodmer sketched and painted landscapes and Native American portraits which uniquely captured the imaginations of the western world then and now. Enthusiastically recommended for academic and community library Art History and American History reference collections, Karl Bodmer's Studio Art focuses more on the story of Bodmer's journey than the art itself, yet both the text and the illustrations have a timeless appeal.

Not only does this book contain critical information not found anywhere else but it is written in a style true to the artist himself and the Yoruba oral tradition. If you are a carver you will find valuable information that relates to the process traditionally trained Yoruba carvers use to do their work as well as technical information about wood and tools. It is also valuable for the scholar intersted in the social status of the artist in Yorubaland before Europeans and how this particular artis has come into his own since colonialism and independence. But most importantly it was written by the artist himslef and is true to his personality. This type of document is rarely written by a person of Lamidi Fakeye's experience and status in Yoruba carving. This book reflects on the past while being rooted in the present situation of a Nigerian artist today.

Soy is one of the most nutritional and versatile foods available for the health conscious consumer today. Now David Woods (who trained to be a chef in Los Angeles and whose recipes have been featured in "Better Homes & Gardens" magazine) has produced an entire cookbook specifically dedicated to the utilization of soy for the making of truly delicious deserts that would grace any table and honor any occasion. From Soy Banana Loaf; Whole Wheat Pecan Soy Muffins; and soy Craisin Oatmeal Cookies; to Tofu Banana Pudding; Peach Soy Yogurt Custard Pie; and Tropical Soynuts Trail Mix, Magic Soy Desserts is a unique and enthusiastically recommended addition to any and all health oriented cookbook collections!

"Oct. 22nd, 1837. 'What are you doing now?' he asked, 'Do you keep a journal?'-- So I make my first entry today." Thus begins Thoreau's Journal, made up of more then two million words and covering about twenty-five years of his life. No other work of Thoreau's better exhibits his discipline as a writer and his devotion to the natural world. In the Journal can be found the fragmented foundations of masterpieces such as Walden, A Week on the Concord and Merrimack Rivers, The Maine Woods, and Cape Cod. But what is perhaps more interesting to a reader of Thoreau's Journal are his thoughts and insights on topics such as friendship, love, religion, nature, bravery, heroism, war, slavery, the art of writing, and, most important to Thoreau, the art of living. Anyone with any interest in Thoreau will find his Journal to be an invaluable aid in understanding and following the life of one of America's most profound prose writers

The most important point to be made about this book the ease in which Hume manages to keep his descriptives and explanations simple enough for the beginners to understand yet complex enough to hold the more experienced enthusiast. Hume goes from the beginners first steps on to more complex things such as designing your own pieces. Hume doesnt just put boring techniques down on paper, he takes us on a journey of creating a complete piece. All the designs needed are in the book so that the reader can build the piece along side the book if so wished. This is probably one of the best buys I have made and is a valuable companion when I am designing and creating any of my pieces. Definatly great value for money.

This book by Iron Crown is a quality addition to the middle earth roleplaying world - it combines excellent material with an easily understandable, logical presentation pattern. I personally find Mirkwood the most fascinating area of Middle Earth, and to be able to acts within it is great fun. Dwarf, elf or hobbit; no character should be without a bit of first hand experience under the portentious bowers of this ancient forest. If you only buy one supplement for the MERP game system, this should be it!

This book contains an excellent sampling of critical essays. It covers everything from psychoanalysis to feminism. If you need a good general overview of literary criticism, this is the book for you!

This publication is a must have for anyone dealing with pest of native conifers of California! It is the perfect size to carry in the field while looking at the health of your trees as it fits into your vest or pocket. The photos are excellent, and the guide is one that most anyone can use to determine just what is wrong with your conifers.

With the current catastrophic pest outbreaks in Southern California this is a book that everyone living in the forested areas should purchase, read, and follow up with the other references. It lists which agencies are involved and how to contact them.

A long overdue publication!

Brian Barrette, Staff Chief
California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection
Retired

My daughter and my niece love this book/theater. They put on plays, learn the parts. Everyone enjoys it. I would buy dozens and save them for friends, and future little relatives.