Ralph Cotton has written another pretty good western. New people with funny sounding names are in this one. Quick Charlie Sims, Twojack Roth and Steelhead Radner to name a few. I did not like the two men who were really women. Which two----read to find out. This will hold your attention and has a lot of action. The ending is fantastic. Would never have thought of it ending the way it did. It is well worth reading the book for the last few pages.

Wanted Dead or Alive trilogy began with Hangman's Choice, a quick paced action story. Book two, Devil's Due is another action packed story, filled with the unexpected. Plus, a surprise ending you'd never expect. I can hardly wait for the next in this trilogy.

Quick Charlie Sims is another fine example of characters that Ralph Cotton brings to life. Well worth the read...

Jacquelyn Dowd Hall and the other writers of _Like a Family_ created a tour-de-force study of cotton mill towns in the American South. It is a very rare book that captures such a clear, complex sense of history; Hall balances a careful sense of detail with a sweeping picture of life in the cotton-mill South by using a combination of oral and written sources. This book is perfect for scholars and non-scholars alike, and richly conjures a full picture of this period in American history.

Like a Family interestingly and accurately portrays life in southern cotton mills and mill towns in the central southeast, primarily North Carolina. The book examines family, work and community life; it is a social, cultural and political history. Working in the mills was harsh, dangerous and monotonous. Most employees left farms and a rural way of life to toil in the mills; for these people living under the constant eye of mill management was humiliating at times. The mills controlled not only the worker's jobs, but their housing, churches, schools, entertainment and shopping through company stores. It is important to note that this book does not leave out women's perspectives, as many mill workers were young women and working mothers.

A great deal of the content of this book was provided by interviews done in the 1980's of people who worked in the mills and lived in mill communities. This oral history is both fascinating and priceless. Most of the mills have closed and the memory and history of them is becoming scarcer to find as most of the mill workers who lived during the era portrayed in this book have died.

While most of the mills have closed, central North Carolina is dotted with the communities that are remains of old mill towns. I am from this region and my mother lives in Bynum, NC, a mill town dating from the mid-19th century. Several of her neighbors were interviewed for and written about in Like a Family. The old company store still serves as a post office and the mill community's church has regular worshipers. Unfortunately the rest of the community from the mill days, including the mill itself (which closed in the early 1980's and has burned down recently), have succumbed to time and aging from the elements.

I have enjoyed sewing, but have not had time to do any of it for the last few years. Over the last 3, however, I have really gotten "in to" linens, crochet, and embroidery. I don't know what hit me! I have had a college class in sewing, good pointers from a few and have occasionally browsed a couple of books, so take this review with that knowledge. I have worked my way through half of the book, now, and have learned several pointers and have piqued my interest and desire to sew again even more. I think the book is very enjoyable, and the only reason that I didn't rate it higher, is that, I'm not sure if my judgement would be critical. There should be some rating scheme for the reviewers, also! I don't know how this compares to others, but I am actually _reading_ it -- through and through, not just skipping. Enjoy!

I love sewing and I bought this book as cotton and linen are among my favorite fabrics to use when I am making shirts, blouses skirt and dresses.

The first part of this book includes information (without getting too technical) on these two types of fabric with emphasis on their numerous qualities, types, processing, weaves, dyeing techniques and finishes. Also included are a number of sample garments that cover a range of styles fabrication and techniques to show how versatile garments one can make (even a wedding gown!!) out of linen or cotton. The author then proceeds to describe various techniques one can apply to achieve great results with the use of very clear diagrams and photographs. This part of the book I found to be the most fascinating.

There is a list of decorative seam treatments and seam finishes that look great on these two fabrics. The author includes techniques on different waistline treatments one can apply in skirts or pants. Better yet, everyone who works with these fabrics should check out the information on the use and application of interfacings, underlinings, facings and linings. Instructions on the use of sleeve heads, staystitching and inner stay tape are also included as well as on the application of decorative details such as pleats, gathers, godets and angled seams, topstitching, decorative stitching, application of lace, binding and even pockets. Finally she concentrates on a number of finishing details regarding closures (zippers, buttons, hooks and eyes, plackets etc.) hems and others.

This book is not intended to provide information on how to make shirts, skirts etc. as it is a fiber-oriented and not a garment-oriented book. The author has managed to write a book with so much information and interesting techniques to apply when working with these fabrics (to give structure, embellish, or add the right finishing detail) that I find it to be most valuable to me. Do try these at home!!

My first contact with "Red Hills and Cotton" was in 1973; I was 4 years old, and my mother had been given the book as a birthday present by my aunt. When I was old enough, I read the book for myself. Ben Robertson is buried in my hometown, and I recognized much of the geography of which he writes. I also recognize much of the human spirit about which he writes - the spirit of the Southern small farmer.

Although many of the circumstances of the South have changed since this writing (in the early 1940s), the nature of the people has not changed to a great extent. We may not work the fields each day, but our love of God, family, homeland, adventure, loyalty -- all these things remain close to our hearts and lives. Ben Robertson would still have reason to be proud. Would that he had lived longer and written more!

An English professor I had in college once berated me at a poker game for recommending this book. He had never heard of it. I gave him a copy. I can only imagine the sardonic moment in which he finally picked it up. He loved it. The book was given to me by a Capitol Hill policeman from North Carolina. This is the sort of book that will help Yankee's (like me)to understand the Old South; a truly liberal and enlightened view. This is one of those books, whose author was struck down early in life, that makes you wonder what might have come from his pen had he lived. These are memoirs, memoirs of the old folks that made up the backbone of the South after the Civil War up to the Great Depression, real, living people whom, thorough these pages, become a delight to get acquainted with.

Neil Foley is an up-and-coming scholar in the history of American race relations, and this book (his first,I assume) is a very good start. Foley examines the ways that race, gender, and class played themselves out in Texas, which is also at a crossroads (a geographic one). This is an interesting read and certainly one that will make Foley's name known among historical circles in the future.

Neil Foley's The White Scourge: Mexicans, Blacks and Poor Whites in Texas Cotton Culture presents a well researched historical account of race relations in the United States in the late nineteenth through the mid twentieth century. Foley follows a clearly structured timeline which makes it easy to trace the effects of Mexican migration on Texan culture. His combination of primary and secondary resources serve as a strong supports of his claims, and his sensitivity to the variety of cultures in southern cotton communities makes his book well-rounded and believable. Foley's clear description of the variety of racial struggles apparent in this time era exposes the reader to many issues often disregarded by general historical overviews. Following trends in Mexican/Mexican-American, Mexican/black, Mexican/white, white/black, and poor white/landowning whites, Foley provides a well-rounded and culturally sensitive illustration of racial interactions and the effect of immigration on social and economic issues. Foley also nicely delineates the differences between Mexican and black workers, using cultural references and statements from landowning whites to bolster his arguments. The White Scourge covers many themes often overlooked in immigrant history. Although it might appear that Foley is simply presenting an historical account of the Texan cotton culture, he is, in fact, providing a new sociological and psychological perspective on the complex arena of racial tensions in the United States. Well structured, culturally aware, and extensive in both subjective and objective research, The White Scourge is the winner of seven major book awards, and deservedly so.

Cotton Bowl Days" is the story of the EARLY Dallas Cowboys, well before the franchise became known as "Americas Team". We read how they suffered as an expansion team during those early seasons in the distinctly unglamorous, blue collar, beloved, inner city Cotton Bowl. Cowboy fans will remember the guys from the early days: Billy Howton, Don McIlhenny, L.G. Dupre and a "messenger quarterback" system featuring veteran Eddie Le Baron and, fresh from the SMU campus, Don Meredith. Of particular interest is the early 60s battle between the NFL Cowboys and the AFL Dallas Texans (now the Kansas City Chiefs) for the limited supply of local football fans. We suffer as the new franchise struggles. It proceeds to suffer the double edged sword blessing of attaining success in the late 60s, only to lose 2 NFL Championship Games to the Green Bay Packers, 2 Eastern Division Titles to the Cleveland Browns, and Super Bowl 5 to the Baltimore Colts. In the course of the 1971 season, the franchise moves to the distinctly more upscale Texas Stadium- with prices to match- and finally wins a big one, Super Bowl 6. "CBD" ends here, with the albatross of "losers" removed. The author, a Dallas native, is plainly dismissive of yuppified Texas Stadium and its, unrowdy, sedate, suburban fans. They probably drank white wine instead of Lone Star! Any New Yorker who remembers the old Madison Square Garden on 8th Avenue will identify. "CBD" is fine as far as it goes, but contains a few weak points: There are too many tales of the Eisenberg family. The narrative often has the feel of newspaper clippings accurately and timely researched but coldly strung together. I would have enjoyed reading where more of the early guys are today. Eisenberg's failure to secure an interview with Don Meredith, or to even mention his Monday Night Football Days, is a huge minus. The author also fails to cover the arrest of receiver Bob Hayes. What happened to him in the joint? Does the author care? Could one write of the Kennedy Administration and leave out Jackie and Robert? This reviewer could still honestly recommend "CBD" to a limited audience of football junkies, those who crave sports tales from the 60s, and most natives of "Big D". For them, there is much tradition between the pages of "CBD". Others should think twice. The author, now a Baltimore native, may have proven that you can't go home again. His forthcoming history on the Baltimore Orioles may be more to his calling.

I was never a Dallas Cowboys fan. I'm too young to remember the 1960s and the Cowboys playing in the Cotton Bowl. The superior, upper-crust image they took on after moving to the posh and expensive Texas Stadium in 1971 is what brought on the America's Team moniker, and which has caused so many fans to hate the Cowboys. But I wish I'd been around in the '60s because the 'Boys of those years were a team of real men, a blue-collar, hard-scrabble, hard-luck team.

Eisenberg does an excellent job detailing the formation and early years of the Dallas Cowboys. I especially found interesting the three-year inner-city battle against the AFL's Texans, as well as the impact of JFK's assassination to the psyche of the city. His interviews with former players and fans also gives a good feel of what the team and the fans experienced.

Eisenberg does focus a bit too much on his own personal and family experiences, in my opinion, which hurts the flow and continuity of the story, but that's the only knock I have against the book. It's definitely recommended reading for fans of football during the Golden Age of pro football when players and fans could relate to each other so much better than today.

Hard as it is for me, Mr. Cowboy-hater, to admit it, this was an absolute joy to read. Much of the book comes across as Eisenberg's autobiography, but his writing skill and journalist's eye combine to provide a wonderful insight into the Cowboys-and the NFL-of the 1960s, as well as what it was like to be a fan.

For those who mourn the passing of pro football's greatest decade, and weep over what the game has now become, this is an easy book to warm to, one of the best I have ever read.

Wow, plenty of Mr Bungle Fans, I thought we were rarer than this. I was just trying to find "Cotton Candy Autopsy" cos I have the Mr Bungle album and I think the Art is really interesting and Crazy... oh well, ....

My Bum is on the Swedish... Swedish...

I have also seen artwork from this book in the CD by Mr. Bungle and was wondering if anyone can at least tell me what this book is about... it seems interesting but it says nothing... is there anyone that can help me?

I have searched everywhere for this book and cannot find it. Does anyone know where I can find it on the internet?

At first glance, one might be quick to discount this book...we're all so used to slick pages, color photos and other facades created to imply "worth" in a book...so much so that often we do judge a book by it's cover and not it's content. So, putting first impressions aside, there truly is a diamond in the rough here in this book. Once you take the basic techniques and buff away the messages only relevant to the specific clients and times, you have a brilliant advertising method appropriate for putting to use in any advertising situation...honesty...honesty without gimmicks and computer generated imagery...in your fact honesty. Of course, in today's ultra-politically-correct environment, some of the headlines used probably wouldn't be tolerated, but honesty, no matter how it's delivered should always be expected.

I challenge any reader to REALLY READ this book, read the body copy to the ads...the real story after the "shake 'em up" headline...and you'll see there's nothing but honesty, free and clear of any modern-day techniques to wow us with computer wizardry.

It's an interesting thought now isn't it...honest in advertising. And to think, some of us out there are actually buying shampoo because of a women's orgasmic cry of "yes! yes!" while she's washing her hair...all in the cozy space of a bathroom on an airplace. Pu-leeeeeze....

I'll take honesty in advertising any day. Read it for yourself.

When you a read a book about advertising you can't help but think of all the times you saw really bad advertising. The truth about the art of advertising permeates this book. It's the simple truths about the medium that holds most of the weight. Stan does an excellent job at showing us the bare truth and how powerful it can be. Honesty in advertising is rare. This guy has made a life's work of it. I was fortunate to interview the author on my radio show. We talk about marketing and Stan made a great guest. All he did was speak the truth. Anyone interested in a career in advertising or marketing should read this book first. Anyone interested in having a more successful business ad campaign should read this book before you spend any more money. Anyone interested in an ad campaign with balls should talk with and perhaps hire Stan Cotton.

The Book "Anybody Can Be In Advertising..it beats working for a living" is excellent. It is full with the honest truth contrairy to what is said in the negative review. The examples support the ideas which are very also interesting.I would reccomend this book to anyone...Not only people who are involved in Advertising. Stan Cotton, is a perfessional man with alot of experience and should be rewarded with his wonderful book and skills that he has cogetated on for years.....Way to go Stan!!!

You deserve only the best in the futur!

yeah, right, and since all there is to being black is anger and sarcasm then we should all outgrow it right? is anybody with me here? huh? nikki giovanni is a voice beyond race. it's quite grotesque to put her in a box when that's just what she's hoping won't happen. by the by, kahlil gibran isn't just an 'adolescent' author. just because he's straight forward and writes in a classical style doesn't make him shallow. wait a few more years when your disillusionment has given way to a need for sincerity and reapproach these authors. if you still don't like it then so be it but don't blame it 'adolescense' or some other cop out nonsense. adults have been reading and praising these authors for years. smile.

I READ THIS BOOK MANY YEARS AGO AND THE WORDS OF THE POEM "COTTON CANDY ON A RAINY DAY STILL ECHO'S IN MY BEING.
LONELINESS IS MORE THAN A STATE OF BEING IT IS A REALITY.
FOR ME.. "THE SWEET SOFT ESSENCE OF POSSIBLITY NEVER QUITE MATURING.."

Incredible. Nikki Giovanni has an incredible talent for writing and for expressing life in real ways. Her poetry, especially in this book, is great, because is makes you realize things you have never thought of before. You know that she understands what she is talking about, and the unconventional poetry style adds to the symbolism. I had to read this book for a research paper on Giovanni, but I loved reading the poems and so I ended up having fun with the project and I now want to read more of her work. I recomend these poems for anyone, even if you don't like to read, because you will read it and feel like you are eating Cotton Candy. You're awesome Nikki--Keep it up!

Presents a good overview on most of the elements. The basic edition is realy the same as the Advanced edition but with some of the Transition Metal stuff tossed out... I wouldn't buy the Adv. Edition, unless the school was shoving it down my throat... Not that this is bad, but I think that there are WAY WAY WAY better books on the subject of Trz. Complexes and Mechanisms (Spessard comes to mind in the fantastic "Organometallic Chemistry"). It is undeniable that FA Cotton can really write well and that the man is a genius on the subject, hell the guy lived through the glory years of Inorganic, but the book never really shows people what really happens mechanistically in the book... Everything is presented in an encyclopedic fashion, which sometimes makes things ambiguous... I think that this is a landmark of a book, but one that is really a first reference on a particular subject...

I had the first edition of this book as a student and used it my first years teaching inorganic chemistry before I tried other books. The reason I left this text to try others is that there is just so much information here and not the best organization for the order in which I teach inorganic. However, that being said, I am now returning to this classic from Cotton, Wilkinson & Gaus. The main reason being I had fewer student complaints about the text when I used this book vs. the others. As other reviewers mentioned, the text is encyclopedic! And you end up jumping around to find what you want; however, Cotton et al. has the most complete volume for the undergraduate & beginning graduate course, so that you can pick & choose what you want to cover without much problem. For those with a descriptive bent, there are many descriptive chemistry chapters. For others who have a bit more physical inorganic bent, there is good coverage of those topics. I've used texts on both ends of the spectrum, and I found they only pleased a small portion of the students, while others struggled. This book has everything you want in a beginning course, and more (!) while being flexible enough that you can design your own course by picking chapters to cover. Finally, for the student, it is an excellent reference to keep for the future.

This textbook is written in an easy to follow matter unlike other inorganic textbooks in the market that is harder to understand.It gives good examples for an introductory course especially for first year University students.The only downside is that, advanced concepts are not or insufficiently discussed.But in the Advanced Inorganic Chemistry textbook by the same author,these concepts are discussed in more depth. I would recommend that any student who is interesed in inorganic chemistry should get both the basic inorganic and advanced inorganic textbooks .With these two books you should have no problem understanding the wide topic of inorganic chemistry.By using an introductory and an advanced text, the student is slowly introduced to the topic.Instead of being thrown headon into reading and understanding a single inorganic chemistry book