Nature's Silent Music: A Rucksack Naturalist's Ireland

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Uncovering Secrets of Paramagnetism.......2002-04-06

If para-magnetism interests you, buy this book because it's another great book by Callahan. Again anyone interested in agriculture should read this book. Some great explanations to why certain things were done the way they were in old Ireland and the purpose of the old Irish paramagnetic towers. Another great job by Callahan.

Ancient Irish agricultural practices; implications for today.......1997-01-25

In this book, Dr. Callahan shows how "civilized" insanity is turning Ireland away from her naturally harmonious, aesthetically pleasing, sound practices. Why remove a thatched roof, for example, to replace it with galvanized tin, only to increase the heating bill? With insightful wisdom, he also examines the mysterious power of round towers, "magic spots," and the healers such as Biddy Early. His study of hedgerows, booley people and Ireland's traditional form of agriculture can teach everyone the value of the land and why not to carelessly destroy it with toxic chemicals. Softcover, 224 pages. Other books by Dr. Callahan: Exploring The Spectrum, A Walk in The Sun, and Paramagetism (Rediscovering Nature's Secret Force For Growth).

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The legumes of Texas
B. L Turner
Manufacturer: University of Texas Press
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Unknown Binding

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ASIN: B0007EFOIC

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Agricultural oral history interview with Ethan C. Holt, Soil and Crop Sciences
E. C Holt
Manufacturer: Texas A & M University Archives
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Unknown Binding

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ASIN: B0006XOZRK

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"Dark Lance" false indigo: (Amorpha fruticosa var. angustifolia) (L)
Benny J Simpson
Manufacturer: Texas Agricultural Experiment Station, Texas A&M University System
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Binding: Unknown Binding

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ASIN: B00070TJ78

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Effect of legumes, nitrogen and row systems on the yield of corn on Miller clay soil, 1950-51 (Progress report / Texas Agricultural Experiment Station)
H. E Rea
Manufacturer: Texas Agricultural Experiment Station
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Binding: Unknown Binding

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ASIN: B0007GRNL6

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The effect of legumes, nitrogen fertilizer and row systems on the yield of corn on Miller clay soil (Progress report / Texas Agricultural Experiment Station)
H. E Rea
Manufacturer: Texas Agricultural Experiment Station
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ASIN: B0007GSRPC

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Estimated forage legume acreage and management problems in Texas
Gerald W Evers
Manufacturer: Texas Agricultural Experiment Station, Texas A&M University System
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ASIN: B00070VYWG

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Forage legume research: Review of literature and recommendations for East Texas
E. R Shipe
Manufacturer: Texas Agricultural Experiment Station, Texas A & M University
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ASIN: B0006XKZ7E

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Forage legumes for Texas
Gerald W Evers
Manufacturer: Texas Agricultural Experiment Station, Texas A&M University System
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ASIN: B00070VYH6

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Guar: A dual-purpose summer legume (Leaflet / Texas Agricultural Experiment Station)
Raymond D Staten
Manufacturer: Texas Agricultural Experiment Station
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Binding: Unknown Binding
ASIN: B0007FVH3C

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Hairy vetch, bur clover and oats as soil-building crops for cotton and corn in Texas (Bulletin / Texas Agricultural Experiment Station)
E. B Reynolds
Manufacturer: Texas Agricultural Experiment Station
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ASIN: B0007FY8SI

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Exploring the wilderness of the Russian Lapland, Took shares his adventures spent with a reindeer-herding and hunting community on the fringes of the modern world.

Russian Lapland, a region of amazing contrasts. Here lies the last true wilderness of Europe, a rich and pristine ecosystem teeming with bird and animal life. But here too lie the dark, satanic mills of the former Soviet Union and the rotting remnants of nuclear submarines. Running with Reindeer is the first account in over a century to describe life in this harsh but beautiful land. Living among remote reindeer-herding and hunting families, Roger Took spends a decade following the lives and traditions of the indigenous Lapps, or Saami. He meets pioneering villagers descended from medieval Novgorod fur-traders who are now learning to cope with the new economy, and the men and women originally forced north to mine Russian Lapland's fabulous mineral wealth but are now unemployed and stranded. Avoiding the still vigilant security services, he explores the naval bases where nuclear-powered submarines are lying dangerously neglected. His encounters with the land and its inhabitants are dramatic and comical as well as emotionally disturbing and physically dangerous. Moving between the lines of the official histories, coping with arduous Arctic conditions, he writes compellingly, offering a vivid account of a unique part of Europe.

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Fantastic peek into a relatively unknown area of Russia!.......2007-04-01

Who frequently tresspasses into closed military zones in Russia - sometimes for the purpose of viewing the wildlife and wilderness, other times for the purpose of viewing closed military and nuclear facilities? Roger Took, that's who. I'm certainly glad that he did, as it allowed for the creation of the fabulous book that is Running With Reindeer... but seriously, the man's got to be a tad nutty. I've done my share of crazy things in Russia, but did I ever sneak into any closed military zones? No. However, I suppose whether or not Took's actions have a bearing on his sanity doesn't really affect the outcome here, which was his creation of a stellar book.

Running With Reindeer chronicles Took's adventures in the Kola Peninsula, a frigid bit of land in the northwest corner of Russia, over the course of a decade. Took interacts with the remnants of the native Saami (Lapp) and Komi tribes. Took addresses in detail their force relocation during collectivization, and the impact it had on their formerly nomadic lives. He traces the influx and impact of ethnic-Russian settlers in Tsarist and Soviet times - and the effects of their post-Soviet exodus from Kola. He examines the Allied invasion of Russia at the end of WWI (this chapter is actually one of best accounts of this occurrence that I have read; most historians have a tendency to gloss over this for some reason). Took addresses the enormous problem of pollution in the once pristine Kola Peninsula and its impact on the neighboring countries of Finland and Norway. He also spends a significant amount of time discussing the environmental and geopolitical impact of the decay of Russia's Northern (nuclear) Fleet. Apparently, the Kola Peninsula is full of nuclear products and biproducts just ripe for the taking - which is quite distressing given the current fears over what would happen should nuclear materials fall into the wrong hands.

All in all, this book was fabulous. It provided an excellent glimpse into the lives and histories of the people of the Kola Peninsula, and I wholeheartedly recommend it to anyone with an interest in Russia. My only complaint with the book was that I wish there had been more photographs!

Into Europe's "Last True Wilderness".......2004-06-16

Touted as Europe's "last true wilderness", Russian Lapland (which goes by a number of names, including the Kola Peninsula and Murmansk Region) lies mostly north of the Arctic Circle and is generally unknown to the West. This combination of undeveloped wilderness and mystery proved to be an irresistible destination for British art historian and fisherman Took, who made a number of trips there during the early to late 1990s. This book is the result of these trips he took to the region as well as a capable synthesis of the literature available on its inhabitants. It follows no distinct narrative pattern, hopscotching around in time and subject matter, as Took weaves his own travel narrative in with the history of the place.

Although a glance at a map might lead one to think otherwise, this is no arctic tale. Due to a surprisingly beneficent gulf stream, the climate is much more temperate than one might expect. Which is why a great deal of Took's travel involved backpacks, camping, and industrious plodding through wildernessónot to mention decrepit planes, trains, and automobiles, and the odd helicopter or ex-Army tracked vehicle. Indeed, despite the title, he actually spends very little time with reindeer herders, as most of his visits involve trekking to remote villages and hanging out with the locals. As Took recounts, the traditional nomadic reindeer herding culture underwent profound system shocks under Soviet rule, when the Saami (the correct term for Laps) were forced to settle and their herds were collectivized. The parallels to the American conquest of Native American tribes all too striking, right down to the forced education of Saami children at boarding schools where they would be beaten if they used their native tongue. And just as in many Native American communities, modern Saami settlements have extremely high rates of alcoholism. His encounters and friendships with these native fishermen and foresters is engrossing, especially when he delves into the issue of fishing rights, which are tightly regulated. There's a very illuminating chapter on the establishment of luxury fishing camps for wealthy Westerners.

Took's presentation of the area's history is quite fascinating as well, and he tries as much as possible to link it to people living there today. The region first came to prominent attention in the West in the 16th century, when trade routes were established, primarily seeking furs. Just after the turn of the century, an amazing wealth of minerals were discovered there, and mining became a large concern. Still, like Alaska, the area mostly remained a hinterland ó although it was a popular locale for gulag work camps. World War II saw the establishment of a front against German and Finnish troops, and the enlistment of thousands of native Saami to the Soviet Army ranks. Following the war, it acquired strategic significance with the advent of the Cold War, and much of it was militarized and placed off limits as numerous naval bases were built, and much of the Soviet nuclear submarine fleet was housed here.

Which brings me to the book's one problematic area. In his zeal to explore every square mile of the peninsula, Took continually butts up against restricted military zones. Now, these areas are generally little more than crumbling decommissioned bases, many housing nuclear submarines that area literally falling apart into the sea. Still, they are patrolled by special services, and they are explicitly no-go areas. Took repeatedly scoffs at the notion that these areas are still off-limits, and finally deliberately crosses into one for a period, going so far as to get close enough to a base to observe its workings. This strikes me as the height of Western arrogance as well as the height of stupidity. First of all, he's lucky not to have gotten shot by some nervous conscript, or trigger-happy patrol. Second, his actions immediately endanger everyone who assisted him on his various trips, placing them under suspicion. Thirdly, I wonder what he would make of a Russian adventurer who decided to poke his nose around some military zones in the UK? Yes, the rules about these areas may appear stupid and arbitrary, but it incumbent on all who travel to respect the laws of the country we are traveling in. Otherwise, we not only endanger ourselves, but those travelers who come after us. This is the one aspect of the book that really upset me.

By the end, Took has done much to dispelling the mystery of the region with his exhaustive travels and research. Ironically then, it is the sudden appearance of wealth in the go-go days of the late '90s that confounds him. In less than a decade, the Murmansk he first came to, with virtually no consumer culture or tourist infrastructure, is transformed into a fashion-concious city with boutiques aplenty, and heartbreaking child prostitutes. And upon reflection, this bleak end to the book is fitting for a region which, despite it's natural beauty, has seen a great deal of human and environmental catastrophe over the last century.

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Running with Reindeer: Encounters in Russian Lapland.(Book Review): An article from: Canadian Journal of History
John Round
Manufacturer: University of Saskatchewan
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Digital

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ASIN: B0009756H6
Release Date: 2006-07-14

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This digital document is an article from Canadian Journal of History, published by University of Saskatchewan on December 1, 2004. The length of the article is 1023 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Running with Reindeer: Encounters in Russian Lapland.(Book Review)
Author: John Round
Publication: Canadian Journal of History (Refereed)
Date: December 1, 2004
Publisher: University of Saskatchewan
Volume: 39 Issue: 3 Page: 612(3)

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Running with Reindeer: Encounters in Russian Lapland.(Reviews)(Book Review): An article from: Arctic

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Running with Reindeer: Encounters in Russian Lapland.(Reviews)(Book Review): An article from: Arctic
Robert Wheelersburg
Manufacturer: Arctic Institute of North America of the University of Calgary
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This digital document is an article from Arctic, published by Arctic Institute of North America of the University of Calgary on September 1, 2004. The length of the article is 1951 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Running with Reindeer: Encounters in Russian Lapland.(Reviews)(Book Review)
Author: Robert Wheelersburg
Publication: Arctic (Refereed)
Date: September 1, 2004
Publisher: Arctic Institute of North America of the University of Calgary
Volume: 57 Issue: 3 Page: 311(2)

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This Level 4 book is intended for proficient readers.

In Antarctic Adventure: Exploring the Frozen South, the history of the exploration of the frozen continent is filled with victory and defeat. These stories testify to the courage of the human spirit. These 48-page books about fascinating subjects like pirates, mummies, and volcanoes are for proficient readers who can understand a rich vocabulary and challenging sentence structure. In addition to the stunning photographs, informative sidebars, and glossary, readers will find archival photographs and paintings. Averaging 4,500 to 5,000 words in length, Level 4 books are 40 percent pictures and 40 percent text. The Dorling Kindersley Readers combine an enticing visual layout with high-interest, easy-to-read stories to captivate and delight young bookworms who are just getting started. Written by leading children's authors and compiled in consultation with literacy experts, these engaging books build reader confidence along with a lifelong appreciation for nonfiction, classic stories, and biographies. There is a DK Reader to interest every child at every level, from preschool to grade 4.

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A Winner!!.......2006-01-16

This is another DK reader that not only held the interest of my 9 yr old son but captivated him as well. Well written and the pictures are fantastic. If you have a son that only likes video games and is a gamer,but thinks reading is boring buy this book with MicroMonsters(dk) They will be enthralled!!! Both books he could NOT put down until he finished them!

Antarctica : Exploring the Frozen Continent

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Antarctica : Exploring the Frozen Continent
Maggi Scarf
Manufacturer: Random House
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: 0394807995

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If you ever bagged a gobbler or plan to, read this book........2002-01-23

Great book to learn some new skills about trophy preparation.
Making a wing bone call. Excellent tips from a lifetime of knowledge from an expert Wild Turkey authority.

Excellent Turkey Book.......2000-02-20

A great book with lots of info on turkey biology and how to care for your bird after the harvest. Great section on making a winbone yelper call. Lots of nice photos. Two turkey spurs up on this one.

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The use of ultrasound in chemistry - sonochemistry - has grown spectacularly in recent years, resulting in a significant body of empirical research. This timely volume brings together the work and perspectives of theoreticians and acousticians, whose interest is centered on physical aspects, and of synthetic chemists, who need guidelines to successfully apply fundamental principles. The text begins with a theoretical introduction hat summarizes the key physical principles of sonochemistry, keeping mathematics to a minimum. Seubseuqnet chapters describe the major characteristics of sonochemistry for solutions and for biphasic, catalytic, and electyrochemical syst6ems with the aim of elucidating the state of the art and of identifying major points for future study.

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Synthetic Organic Sonochemistry
Jean-Louis Luche
Manufacturer: Springer
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Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000OSIVZY

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This book develops for the first time a complete and connected nonlinear theory for the analog Phase-Locked Loop (PLL) which clarifies the obscure points of its complex non-linear behaviour. The book suggests new non-linear models for the PLL components and applies the averaging method to analyse PLL. The book presents the physical interpretation of the PLL operation, locates the difficulties presented by its operation and suggests solutions to overcome these problems. Finally it provides closed form expressions for all the important measures of the PLL and proposes new design criteria.

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In their lively and engaging edition of this sometimes neglected early play, Cox and Rasmussen make a strong claim for it as a remarkable work, revealing a confidence and sureness that very few earlier plays can rival. They show how the young Shakespeare, working closely from his chronicle sources, nevertheless freely shaped his complex material to make it both theatrically effective and poetically innovative. The resulting work creates, in Queen Margaret, one of Shakespeare's strongest female roles and is the source of the popular view of Richard Neville, Earl of Warwick as `kingmaker'. Focusing on the history of the play both in terms of both performance and criticism, the editors open it to a wide and challenging variety of interpretative and editorial paradigms.

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A myopic of a king done in play format........2007-05-27

The three books that cover the life Henry VI are each masterpieces in their own right. They are each important parts of the multi-facted life of Henry VI. Wonderful history lesson.

Not A Single Complaint!.......2000-04-27

This was one of Shakespeare's earliest plays. (possibly his third) Yet, there is nothing to indicate he was only starting out. Right away he grabs our attention with the funeral of King Henry V. Henry V's brothers Bedford and Gloucester help us to see the virtues and strengths of the deceased king. The Bishop of Winchester is well drawn as a comical villain who plots and plans, but never succeeds in doing any real damage. (Not until the next play anyway.) Talbot is memorable as the selfless hero of the play. York is memorable as the hero who defeats Joan of Arc. King Henry VI himself is interesting. First we see him as a helpless infant. By the third act, we see that he has both strengths and weaknesses. He makes the mistake of dividing the command between the rivals Somerset and York. But also, we see that he does not tolerate treason or neglect of duty. There are also many memorable scenes. The garden scene that foreshadows the War of the Roses is well drawn. The scene where York comforts his dying uncle is tragic beauty. Bedford's death in 3.2 has almost a divine tone. The death of Talbot and his son is very lamentable. York's sudden rise to power is captivating. Perhaps Shakespeare's greatest achievement in this play is that he simultaneously shows us England's war with France and the dissension with England itself.

Part 3 and still running strong!.......2000-03-24

This is not quite as good as 1 or 2, but it is still excellent! Shakespeare grabs us with the dispute between Henry VI and York. While it seems to end peacefully it does not, and the war goes on! York's death in 1.4 is another landmark in Shakespeare's writing. The scene (2.5) where Henry finds true terror is horror, sorrow, and yet beauty and yet another moving part of the play. (The son that hath killed his father and the father that hath killed his son.) The war pauses in disaster for Henry and some comic relief is offered. But the horror starts all over again when Edward IV and Warwick have a falling out. The war starts over again, and the King of France gets involved! The scene where King Henry VI is reinstated is a scene of beauty and hope. While all of this is happening, Shakespeare carefully prepares the monstrously satanic character of Richard III. From here, the play just gets more and more bloody. A final moment of horror is offered when the eventual Richard III proudly compares himself to the one who betrayed Christ. In part 4 "Richard III," the real terror begins!

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