I recently checked this book out from the library, and now I must have a copy of my own. I have recently started raising show pigs, and believe me this book will help alot. I have already learned some neat things, and look forward to learning more.

At our house, you never know what the kids will bring home next or the parents for that matter. This book has been a quick reference on any new species introduced to our household as far as domesticated animals---we do have a gecko and unfortuately there is no info on exotics in this book. It has become a well worn book as we thumbed through finding answers to problems and also on ways to prevent future problems. We have 3 cats, 2 dogs, a bunch of chickens(cochins and silkies), 2 pigs, a pygmy goat, a shetland sheep and an African Fat tailed Gecko so we needed a book that would cover a lot and this has answered many questions. It has more than paid for itself----if it saves just one vet visit!

This book more than paid for itself in the first 15 minutes of reading. As the owner of 2 cows, 3 cats, 7 dogs, & 8 goats, I have been using this book as my animal bible. It's written in terms that everyone can understand and the directions are clear and precise. It's saved me many calls and visits to my vet. This is a MUST HAVE book for every pet or animal owner.

I am not a voracious reader, however, I was able to complete this 463 page book in less than 5 days. The book was fast paced and intriguing which kept me wanting to read more to find out what happens next. And believe me "A LOT HAPPENS NEXT."

The writers did a fantastic job, and I could easily visualize all the action as I read the book. The characters and creatures were also well described.

A definite must read if you enjoy westerns and sci-fi since this book is a well balanced mixture of both.

Get the book it's worth it.

I found the book to be exciting, fast moving, and not a dull moment in sight. I couldn't put it down because I had to see what happened next. Incredible! Can't wait for a sequel. I would definitely purchase it!

Con Jenkins, a horse-thieving murderer helps an old Indian and his granddaughter carry out the last wishes of Crazy Horse, by taking the Besr Paw horses to their destination. I found this story difficult to follow. However, don't decide to read or not to read on my opinion.

I was surprised to find this book was still being printed. It is one of the books on my "I will never sell this" shelf. Will Henry is an authentic western author that writes period stories with thorough research and extensive understanding of the times. His stories also flow beautifully. The Bear Paw Horses story has basis in historical fact, is well researched and Will Henry pulls it together into a very readable story. As an author he is right up there with Louis L'Amour and Luke Short.

Quite by accident I began reading this thoughtful book. I found it easy to read, kind and thought provoking. I picked it up to read first by scanning the table of contents. Various chapters and sub-chapters caught my eye and as I read my heart was was also touched. Here was an author revealing his thoughts and life in an honest straightforward manner without malice, anger or fear. The book deals with America in the modern world and its author acknowledges the anger and attitude toward the black race as well as from the black race.

I found the sections on black atheletes, inter-racial relationships, and religion particularly interesting given the complexities that exist.

I recommend this book to all races who wish to begin to understand America more deeply and rationally.

As I began reading this book, it gripped me. I found it all that a book should be; thought provoking, interesting and very finely written. so I give this book 5 stars

I have NOT seen this book, but I saw the PBS special it is based on and that was 5 stars. I am in fact desperately looking for the video of it. Breshnahan is able to fuse his art, a sense of environmentalism, and a back to basics attitude to produce works of clay that are magnificent in of themselves, but the process behind making them is even more so. A great American artist.

This is an extraordinary book. Richard Bresnahan's life, and his pottery, reflect ancient traditions of Japanese pottery and Midwestern pragmatism. His arrival at St John's University where he establishes not only a new pottery but an inspiring lifestyle. This is the story of craftsmanship, spirituality, self-sufficiency and an environmentally alive way of life. The photos of the pottery are exquisite. The explanation of where the pottery fits into the tradition is informative. The story of the man - Bresnahan - and his passion for pottery is inspiring. You will learn about pottery in this book. More importantly you will be exposed to a way of living, a lifestyle of craft and an approach to the environment that is truly spiritual. I have been reading the sumptuous hard bound... but there is also a ... paperback version. This book would be an excellent gift book for any friend who is a potter or passionately involved with another craft. Bresnahan's life and work will inspire you to get out of the fast lane and find a more integrated way of living. You will return to this book over and over again. I have - and each time I learn something new, or some new insight breaks through the busy routines of family and work. The text is clear and to the point. The artfully done photos are a delight in themselves, with detailed captioning that describes the pottery piece, how it was fired and how it might fit into the ceramics tradition. A special thanks to the Afton Historical Society Press for putting out such a wonderful book.

What a wonderful book this is! *Clay Walls* is a superb examination of the anxieties of the Korean immigrant and Korean American experience; it sheds a bright light on the struggles and achievments of two generations of Koreans in America. I particularly appreciate the fact that it seeks to give voice to disenfranchised Korean *women* pre and post World War II. I did find the language a little anachronistic but perhaps that is a deliberate rhetorical device since the novel is set in the first 50 years of this century. Also--and this is one of the many good things about the novel--one gets the sense that the English used is not "standard" English but is instead sifted through another language; in this case Korean. *Clay Walls* pushes open the boundaries--cultural, racial and geographical--of America and American-ess. It also historcises an experience--being Korean in the US in the early part of the 20th century--that has traditionally not been given much attention. A must read for any one interested in immigrant narratives, Asian American voices and the duality/plurality of cultural experience lived out by so many Americans today.

I had to read Kim Ronyoung's "Clay Walls" for an Asian Literature class, and when I began it seemed like a cliched story about all the bad things that could happen to Koreans upon coming to the U.S. However, once it gets going you realize that through a simple story of a love for one's homeland and a desire to succeed in a new land can be so uplifting. The book is written from three perspectives: (1) Haesu, the mother of the family. She is very stubborn, but loves Korea passionately. When the family goes back she sees how bad it has become and then wants success for her family in America, even though her expectations can very rarely be met. (2) Chun, the father, works hard and accepts what comes to him. His story is very good as he struggles to keep his business afloat. He ultimately winds up in a poker game that will make or break the family's future, which is probably the best single scene in the book. (Is there anything more dramatic than stories about gambling?) (3) Faye, the youngest of the three children and only daughter, has the most complex story. Haesu doesn't want her daughter to ever have to work, yet she also wants her to stay home forever. The book is great because it is a narrative, but the points of view shift in each section. Ronyoung shifts into the viewpoint of a young girl extraordinarily well, and I think that the depth of Faye's story is what makes the book linger on after you're finished reading it. It is one of the best examples of developing ideas of national identity, love, gender, and perception I've ever read. The book isn't sentimental and covers so many areas--all to a degree that makes them deeply felt--that it feels like an epic even though the book is only 300 pages. It's not one of those "I feel like a better person" books either. This is quite simply a tragic and uplifting story about most of life's essential ideas, and it's ambition is never held back by its scope. Ronyoung died a year after writing this, but I thank her for leaving this beautiful moment. A must.

The book is mainly related with two types of erosion, surface and subsurface ( piping ). Includes papers dealing with both laboratory studies and case studies. Remedial measures introduced. If you are interested with dispersive clays and special examples of case studies, then have it. 3 of 10 papers are related with loessial soils.

This book is the Bible on dispersive clays, particularly on engineering aspects. Little had been accomplished before the book was put together, little since. It remains the best reference in the field.

Bahouth's sense of color and composition are outstanding, and her knowledge of the period make the designs not only beautiful but true. Charts are clear, and color numbers are given for both Appleton and Paternayan wool, depending upon what a stitcher has available.

My one criticism of the book, and the only reason why I didn't give it 5 stars, is that Bahouth includes pictures of finished projects for which she does not provide the charts. This is maddening, because it seems that the one which really grabs you is the one you can't stitch. This is not the only book with this characteristic; reviews of her other books have indicated the same problem.

Other than that, anyone who enjoy medieval design and would like to create rich, beautiful pieces should consider adding this book to the library.

The designs in this book are wonderful and not difficult to follow, even for a beginner. My only disappointment was that several of the designs in photographs are not charted in the book. I wish she would do another book with some of them. I have made several pieces from this book as gifts.

Silly me, I thought this book might be a how to on building clock works. Instead I got a very nice book with beautiful pictures of common refuse with a hole poked in it and a battery operated quartz clock movement bolted in. If you lack creativity, this book is a good source of ideas but, if your looking for a more horologically centered book, you can pass on this one.

I've been searching for a book that would give me a basic understanding of clock making without all the complicated instructions found in most. This one is highly illustrated and a great book to look at even if you don't make anything. The designs are unique and I'm glad I bought it. Isabow

This is an absolutely fabulous book. I love clocks and wanted to make some. I had one idea that I had been working with, but this book has FORTY. Instructions are clear, materials lists are clear, photography is gorgeous and inspirational. All the clocks look really different (definitely not just variations on a theme). Some projects require an actual clock while some need only a movement. There are clocks for every taste, from folksy to funky. They work with everything from found objects to cardboard to polymer clay. There are galleries of photos for added inspiration as well as histories, factoids and amusing lists. I will definitely be doing many of these projects.

This book had so much potential, but it just couldn't pull it off. The plot has a tendancy to drag. The characters, especially the hero and the 2 sisters, tend to be one dimensional. The heroine is more interesting, but I found her annoying at times. She runs hither and yon, refuses to talk out her problems with the hero, and suddenly makes an about-face and begins to like him. Last, there are too many abrupt about-faces in the characters. A deferring wife bows to her husband for 20+ years and suddenly stands up to him and he allows it? A little reality here.

If you like a fast-paced story, laced with humor, you'll surely enjoy The Unsuitable Suitor. Lord Peterbloom is all that a hero should be, handsome, worldly, and quite content with his life, until Miss Miranda Fraser appears on the scene and indignantly reminds him of the checkered past he thought he had sucessfully lived down. Ms. Clay's detailed descriptions of life in the Regency period are exquisite; an obvious outgrowth of her involvement with the newsletter devoted to the period, The Regency Plume. She has once again written a very funny story, with not one, but two love stories that will warm your heart. Don't miss this one!

The three Fraser girls are each one lively and believable. Miranda is spirited and fiesty; Lucy, a green school-girl, is headstrong and caper-witted (and head-over-ears in love with the handsome hero Peterbloom) and poor Katie, tries so hard to keep the faith and her two sisters out of further trouble. This is a fast-paced story with many, very funny scenes and witty dialogue. I laughed out loud in places and continued reading long into the night to find out what happened to these three likeable characters. A great read! I've not been disappointed in anything written by this author. FELICITY'S FOLLY and MISS ELIZA'S GENTLEMAN CALLER were great fun!