Go the Distance: The Complete Resource for Endurance Horses Review

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(More customer reviews)Written by a veterinarian, this book could be so techincal in nature that only another scientist or veterinarian would be able to comprehend everything. But it's not. This book is written in such a way as to make the information perfect accessible to anyone. Dr. Loving goes into appropriate detail about every aspect of endurance riding. Most importantly, she writes in such a clear and concise manner as to make even the more difficult subjects to comprehend, such as the finer points of conformation and the metabolic health of your horse. Well worth the money, this book goes into greater depth in the care of your horse, without confusing the reader. Photos throughout the pages, taken by the author, illustrate major points and drawings go into detail about the inner workings of your horse. If you are interested in starting endurance riding, or take it very seriously and want to do everything right ... either way, this book should be read and re-read as often as needed.

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The definitive guide to long distance riding, written by a leading equine veterinarian and endurance ride official.Featuring 100 photos. No other equestrian sports demand such a continuous training effort as do endurance and competitive distance riding. To reach the highest level of the sports--competing in a 100-mile ride--requires years of careful conditioning. In Go the Distance, Dr. Nancy Loving--a top veterinarian, endurance rider, and judge--clearly explains everything a rider needs to know, from selecting a horse to evaluating fitness and nutrition. Chapters include: Intelligent Nutrition, Conditioning Principles and Training Philosophy, Evaluating Fitness, Conditioning for Specific Terrain and Climatic Factors, Cooling Strategies, and Evaluation of Metabolic Health and Soundness. If you are an experienced distance rider, this is essential reading to improve your training and competitive skills. If you are just beginning, Go the Distance will safely guide you and your horse along the miles. Nancy Loving lives in Boulder, Colorado. 264 pp 6 x 9 100 b/w photos, 22 drawings and charts

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Cranes in Action (Enthusiast Color) Review

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(More customer reviews)Packed with lots of great color photos, this book will be a welcome addition to the library of anyone who is fascinated by cranes and the work they do. The book covers all kind of cranes: cranes, crawler, truck mounted, even small utility cranes. The book covers all the major manufactures and has excellent descriptions. An excellent reference for those interested in building scale crane models as well. The book isn't very technical, but very entertaining.

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Fried Green Zombies Review

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(More customer reviews)Did you ever see one of those news reports about the guys who live out in the country being abducted by aliens and telling a whole story about how they were probed and such? Well, this story could serve as an adendum to that with Chett and Harry, our two hillbilly buddies who discover aliens, zombies, and 4x4's from hell.
The story really starts out with our two hicks just trying to have a relaxed time out hunting and fishing, but they stumble on a tall, burqa wearin' hotty who doesn't speak English. From there they pull their sometime buddy and full time nerd Clay into the story as things get a little crazy when they see a 4x4 come climbing out of what was once a lake but which has been zapped out of existence. Soon the corrupt Sheriff, a couple of aliens in a banged up space craft and hundreds of zombies are involved.
Did I like this wacky tale? Lets just say I got a kick out of it. For an independently produced book it was well written with no real typos or other glitches that took away from the fun of it. Some of it seemed a bit adolescent (Amazon women from space who like to get naked every time the lights dim) but in a good natured, goofy sort of way. The aliens, named Roscoe and Earl, are almost like intergalactic moonshiners in a way. Uncle Crank was another oddball character. To me, the best way to describe this story was to imagine an old episode of the Dukes of Hazard...now drop some serious acid...and you got Fried Green Zombies...though I don't really think any of the zombies, except for the zombie chickens Uncle Crank had, came close to being fried.
If you are looking for an amusing zombie/alien tale then you might find this story to be right up your alley, though the zombies are not the biggest part of the story, except for the ones behind the wheel of the big truck that seems to come up out of the ground lookin' for revenge. Sure, there are plenty of rotting corpses but they are just one part of a pretty complicated story involving a whole lotta strange things going on. If you are looking for something scary, this is probably not your best bet, since the author keeps things pretty light throughout. But overall, this book was a hoot.

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Bovina is a sleepy little town, until two friends find themselves battling truck-driving zombies, aliens, and dirty cops after finding a beauiful, busty burqa-bedecked stranger standing on the side of the road in the middle of nowhere. Aided by a classic computer nerd and a crazy man wielding a frying pan, follow Chett and Harry as they battle their way across the rural countryside and ultimately save the world. Or do they?

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White Trash Cooking (Jargon) Review

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(More customer reviews)I must confess that I resisted buying this cookbook for many years. I am an avid collector of American Regional and International cookbooks, but found the title of this book offensive. I assumed it was written to mock rural whites, a people I know to be hardworking, self-reliant, and decent. I was wrong about this one. This book actually celebrates these people and their cuisine, and is one of the very best traditional American cookbooks in print. Great recipes for fried chicken, catfish, hushpuppies, collard greens, Hoppin John, cornbread, and biscuits, as well as rabbit, squirrel, and yes, even possum. The book has a folksy humor throughout, and the recipes are authentic. Books like this become even more precious as this and other American regional cuisines disappear under a blanket of bland corporate burger chains, sub shops, and pizza joints. Incidentally, several recent medical studies have shown that rural Appalachians who consume this traditional fare are far healthier than those who embrace the modern suburban diet of chain restaurant food! If you have any interest in traditional American cooking, this book is a must-own.

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Film Viewers Guide Review

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(More customer reviews)The previous review of this book was by a film professor. This one is by a film STUDENT. This book was required reading for my first film class which was an introduction to film class called: the Language of Film. This book is definitely a great introduction to the art of film. It is not a book about filmmaking. It is a book that introduces with each chapter a new angle from which film can be studied. Everything about film is covered: Film history; genre films; narrative form; the stages of film production, distribution, and exhibition; mise-en-scene; editing and sound in cinema; film criticism; and the future of film. Each section is accompanied by examples and screen captures from popular classic and modern films, and scattered quotations from popular and obscure filmmakers.
The title of this book is a perfect description of what the book is. If you are a beginner, it is perfect for an overview or outline of what film is. If you are an advanced film student, it is great for sharpening your knowledge of film.
With regard to the previous review by the film professor who was afraid that this book would put off his/her students, it would be better for students to know early on what they are getting themselves into. If you are actually turned off after reading this book, you shouldn't go any further with your film studies.
In conclusion, this is a great book that introduces the purely cinematic aspects of film that distinguishes it from every other art form. I highly recommend it.

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Packaged free with each copy of Film Art, this new guide by David Bordwell explains how to analyze and write about films.--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Hold Up the Sky Review

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(More customer reviews)Patricia has done it again when she introduces new characters that we come to love and know as friends. One of the things I greatly admire about Patricia's books is her in-depth character development. Great read. I couldn't put it down and then was sad when I finished because it was like taking a trip and making new friends and then having to leave and wondering how they are doing. I wanted the story to continue so I could visit with them some more!

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From a veteran writer new to the Accent list, a novel about four women who find strength and insight in each other. Mamie is facing an overwhelming secret. Margaret has lost her home. Billie can no longer care alone for her disabled daughter. And Maria is living with an untenable choice. When these four women come together to live on a drought-stricken Georgia farm, they must open their hearts, and share their burdens, before they can find the bounty that lies hidden in tough times, and once again see the glorious pattern of meaning in their lives.

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Kenworth Trucks: The First 75 Years Review

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(More customer reviews)This book is a quick read, with lots of photos and large text. It's mildly enlightening for charting a history of trucking, the development of the West, and the chronology of Kenworth models. The book is seriously lacking in depth, and comes across as advertisement frequently. A perfect "driver's lounge" book for dealers, and, of course, for display in the Kenworth lobby.

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