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Daniel Boone: The Life and Legend of an American Pioneer (An Owl Book) 19 reviews
John Mack Faragher
Owl Books, 1993
Well Detailed Book on the Great Backwoodsman
Well written and detailed book on America's back woodsman who seemed a precursor to the Mountain Man. Hailing from Pennsylvania, the author tracks Boone's introduction and love of hunting from his early years through his family's move to North carolina to Kentucky finishing his mature years in Missouri due to his constant thirst for better hunting and less people. Fascinating account of Boone's ...
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Real Boys : Rescuing Our Sons from the Myths of Boyhood 116 reviews
William Pollack
Owl Books, 1999
Very informative book
Really made me think about the differences in boys and girls. Very informative. Bought one to be passed around among my teacher friends.
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The Meadow36 reviews
James Galvin
Owl Books, 1993
What Can I Say?
This book is a keeper, one that is on my shelf for rereading. James Galvin's stories remind me of the old-timers in my life here in Arizona, their quirks yet because they authentic you can't help but adore them. Unfortunately many of these old-timers are gone now and I therefore can appreciate a book like The Meadow where such stories are preserved in time and preserved with beauty and poetry. ...
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Aveda Rituals : A Daily Guide to Natural Health and Beauty12 reviews
Horst Rechelbacher
Owl Books, 1999
Great Book!
Yes it has product endorsements, but it also recommends other things. it is a book that each time i read, gives me clarity, and helps me relax. great book!
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The Lady Tasting Tea: How Statistics Revolutionized Science in the Twentieth Century45 reviews
David Salsburg
Owl Books, 2002
a biostatisticians view of 20th century statistics
The Lady Tasting Tea is a new book by David Salsburg (a Ph.D. mathematical statistician, who recently retired from Pfizer Pharmaceuticals in Connecticut). The title of the book is taken from the famous example that R. A. Fisher used in his book "The Design of Experiments" to express the ideas and principles of statistical design to answer research questions. The subtitle "How Statistics ...
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The Old Man and the Boy43 reviews
Robert Ruark
Owl Books, 1993
This is what every man's boyhood should have been like
This book contains 29 quasi-biographical short stories about Ruark's youth in North Carolina during the Depression and Prohibition. These stories are about fishing and hunting and appreciating nature and, most importantly, learning life's lessons. The narrator (The Boy) describes his fishing and hunting adventures with his grandfather (The Old Man). The Old Man teaches the Boy how to shoot, ...
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Imperial Reckoning: The Untold Story of Britain's Gulag in Kenya21 reviews
Caroline Elkins
Owl Books, 2005
Forgotten History
Ms. Elkins does a good job of writing the story of the Mau-Mau rebellion, which was as she puts it a "decolonization war" in Kenya. Largely forgotten today (not least because it was rapidly overshadowed by events in the Congo, Nigeria and Rhodesia) events in Kenya proved to be an extreme challenge to Britain's post-war efforts to retain security in its extensive overseas possessions.
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The Milagro Beanfield War: A Novel33 reviews
John Nichols
Owl Books, 2000
WWIII New Mexico Style
When Joe Mondragon illegally irrigates a puny beanfield, he starts WWIII and becomes the unwitting, reluctant symbol of this battle between the haves and the have nots. The book is absolutely hilarious with its wry yet rich descriptions of the people and the cultures clashing in Milagro, NM. But underneath, the end is near and everyone knows it, is resigned to it, but will fight to hold on for ...
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A Rumor of War 105 reviews
Philip Caputo
Owl Books, 1996
Excellent look into front line Vietnam
I thought this book was the best book on Vietnam that I have ever read. Its a facinating look into life as a line officer in a front line Marine Infantry batallion during the early part of the war. Caputo holds nothing back when it comes to describing life on the front line and what goes through the minds of these young, too young Marines who fought on the front line. An excellent read and I ...
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The Satanic Verses220 reviews
Salman Rushdie
Owl Books (NY), 1997
An Indian Everyman
A cross-cultural, modern morality tale by a master storyteller. Being a fairly schizophrenic work at times, one has to keep a good grasp of the whole firmly in mind while reading some very seemingly confused or ill-timed sections or passages. The pleasure, of course, is in seeing everything come together in its complexity as the story draws on. Not everything about the book is golden, per se, for ...
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Hegemony or Survival: America's Quest for Global Dominance (The American Empire Project) 273 reviews
Owl Books, 2006
A Must Read
Direct, blunt and confrontational. Chomsky has started me on a new search for truth, first fo myself, then hopefully for others.
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The Dogma of Christ (Owl Book)2 reviews
Erich Fromm
Owl Books (NY), 2001
Another insightful book from Fromm
This is an early work of Fromm's, written when he was still a strict Freudian. His views changed later, but this is still a good book that has some other short essays. The title has an evangelical sound to it, but a better title would have probably been "the politics of christ". Basically the book describes how the emperor cult of Rome failed and the oppressed poor began to express their hate for ...
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The Stuff of Life: Profiles of the Molecules That Make Us Tick3 reviews
Eric P. Widmaier
Owl Books, 2003
An excellent intro to microbiology for non-scientist
I couldn't resist, I've read the whole book sitting on the floor of the bookstore that was selling it. I've bought it anyway, because it's worth every penny! It's a very concise reference, where a lot of complicated biochemical processes are explained with breathtaking simplicity. The most up-to-date issue for non professionals I've ever seen in a bookstore. Two thumbs up to the author! I gave it ...
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How to Survive and Prosper as an Artist41 reviews
Caroll Michels
Owl Books, 1988
Totally Worth It!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I purchased this book about five years ago while just getting out of undergraduate school. The practical tips and ideas about developing work helped out immensely. The writing is pratical advice which helps anyone who is starting out, to cut out at least six months to a year of bumbling mistakes one would normally make when approaching the beginnings of an art career. Along with all the good ...
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A Sea of Words: A Lexicon and Companion for Patrick O'Brian's Seafaring Tales55 reviews
Dean King, John B. Hattendorf, ...
Owl Books (NY), 1997
A Sea of Words
An excellent book, I found all the words I could not find in other nautical terms compilations, well described too!
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Time Management From The Inside Out :The Foolproof System for Taking Control of Your Schedule and Your Life44 reviews
Julie Morgenstern
Owl Books, 2004
The only time management book you need!
Throw out the time management books and replace it with this one. Ms. Morgenstern is easy to read and her book is a great reference to have on hand. My husband does everything on the computer and I am a paper freak, Julie addresses both types and explains which one will be better for you. The time map is awesome once you implement it. I can't say enough about this book, but I know I need no ...
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Caring for Yourself While Caring for Your Aging Parents, Third Edition: How to Help, How to Survive7 reviews
Claire Berman
Owl Books, 2005
Great info for all types & ages of cargeivers
Claire Berman gives fabulous examples for all types of caregiver situations. The information is a valuable tool in handling a wide range of issues, from a parent's early needs, to full nursing care. The book aids caregivers with making medical and financial decisions for elderly parents and finding help in the community without jeopardizing your loved one's independence. In addition, it ...
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Why Be Jewish?5 reviews
David J. Wolpe
Owl Books, 1995
Short & Sweet; Eloquent & Profound
This little book is a beautiful read. He describes the essential ideas, attitudes, and perceptions of Judaism with eloquent, if not poetic, language that touches the heart. I am not religious or observant, but I am seeking to find my own spirituality within Judaism. This book goes straight to the heart of Juadaism. I highly recommend it.
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