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Choosing the President 2008: A Citizen's Guide to the Electoral Process (Choosing the President)
The League of Women Voters

The Lyons Press, 2008

The only nonpartisan guide to the complex and often baffling process that decides the nation’s next president 		  
  







  
  
Little House on a Small Planet: Simple Homes, Cozy Retreats, and Energy Efficient Possibilities21 reviews
Shay Salomon

The Lyons Press, 2006

Excellent and Inspiring
This book is totally well prepared. And if a person is looking to modify their life to lessen the effects of the "rat race", this book will suggest excellent options that will save a person YEARS of labor and savings and costs, which can then be devoted to ???? making a better life all around ! HikerBOB 		  
  







  
  
From Baghdad, With Love: A Marine, the War, and a Dog Named Lava114 reviews
Jay Kopelman, Melinda Roth

The Lyons Press, 2008

Love and War
This is not a book I would have ever picked up on my own. Although I love and care about dogs, and all animals, with a passion, I generally don't have any interest in reading true-life "My Dog and Me" stories. However, my mother highly recommended it and now I'm glad I read it, because it made the war more real to me that just about anything else has. The heart of the story is, of course, ... 		  
  







  
  
The Long Walk: The True Story of a Trek to Freedom292 reviews
Slavomir Rawicz

The Lyons Press, 2006

An Amazing Story, If True
This book has been thoroughly reviewed on Amazon already. I add this review in the hopes on contributing something to the discussion. This is the story of Slavomir Rawicz, a Polish cadet who was arrested by the Soviets on false charges and sentenced to prison in Siberia for 25 years, and of his amazing escape south, across 4,000 miles past Lake Baikal, through Mongolia, across the Gobi ... 		  
  







  
  
Cuisines of the Axis of Evil and Other Irritating States: A Dinner Party Approach to International Relations1 review
Chris Fair

The Lyons Press, 2008

Come for the shrill, leftist-corrective sensibility; stay for the fesanjan.
Like some unholy hybrid of Rachel Ray and Fareed Zakaria, Ms. Fair uses her extensive knowledge of the world's hotspots and her love and talent for cooking to undertake the heretofore little-attempted mission of helping the reader actually learn something of use outside the kitchen whilst preparing to strap on the feedbag. The result subjects international relations, American foreign policy, and ... 		  
  







  
  
Pedometer Walking: Stepping Your Way to Health, Weight Loss, and Fitness16 reviews
Mark Fenton, David R. Bassett

The Lyons Press, 2006

Get Pedometer Walking....and Walk Away a Winner!
Pedometer Walking: Stepping Your Way to Health, Weight Loss, and Fitness is a great book to get if you want to get into better shape or lose weight by walking. It's also a great read to help you get the most out of your pedometer. Here's what you get. The book has no chapters, but rather centers around a 6-week program. As you might have guessed, each section is a week. Weekly step logs are ... 		  
  







  
  
Whatever You Do, Don't Run: True Tales of a Botswana Safari Guide32 reviews
Peter Allison

The Lyons Press, 2007

Oh, I wish I were there again!
Allison's description of life as a safari guide and his interaction with beast and man will put a smile on your face. While most of the book showcases Allison's sense of humor, I also enjoyed the chapters which showed his heart. His ability to poke fun at himself and others in good-humored fashion left me hoping that he will continue to share his journey in a sequel. As the owner of a travel ... 		  
  







  
  
The Craft of Intelligence: America's Legendary Spy Master on the Fundamentals of Intelligence Gathering for a ...8 reviews
Allen W. Dulles

The Lyons Press, 2006

Better than spy fiction
Allen Dulles said that "(i)n our time, the United States is being challenged by a hostile group of nations that profess a philosophy of life and government inimical to our own" and "(t)oday's intelligence service also finds itself in the situation of having to maintain constant watch in every part of the world, no matter what may at the moment be occupying the main attention of diplomats and ... 		  
  







  
  
Broadway Tails: Heartfelt Stories of Rescued Dogs Who Became Showbiz Superstars1 review
Bill Berloni, Jim Hanrahan

The Lyons Press, 2008

Could've been better
With the plethora of dog-training books and television shows available to consumers today, it was natural to believe this book would be the superstar amongst them - just as its subjects are superstars of the canine world. However, though the stories conveyed in this book remain inspiring - and the book's message (that rescuing orphaned animals from shelters and supporting that worthy cause) ... 		  
  







  
  
The L.L. Bean Ultimate Book of Fly Fishing (L. L. Bean)8 reviews
Macauley Lord, Dick Talleur, ...

The Lyons Press, 2006

One of the best "how-to" books on fly fishing
This is a composite of three previously published L. L Bean guides: fly-fishing, casting, and fly tying. The first part is Whitlock's book on fly-fishing and is one of the best (the other being Rosenbauer's Orvis book) introductions to the sport of fly fishing. The Whitlock illustrations are always great, and the information is top-notch. You will find out everything you need from fly lines to ... 		  
  







  
  
The Traditional Bowyer's Bible, Volume 119 reviews

The Lyons Press, 2000

Consise and informative
The Traditional Bowyer's Bible Vol. 1 by Numerous contributors A collection of craftsmen come together to demonstrate the building and dynamics of different woods into different types of bows. There are three books in the series Vols.: l, ll and lll they cover all aspects of wooden archery equipment from yew bows to flint arrow tips. Flat bows, decorations, strings and quivers etc. Fine ... 		  
  







  
  
Handy Farm Devices And How to Make Them19 reviews
Rolfe Cobleigh

Lyons Press, 2008

Wonderful old farm devices
Wonderful old farm devices, I am very happy I purchased this book. It is very simple and reminds me of how simple yet hardworking farmers were before modern inventions that make farming easier today. I think anyone that wants to still use the old way of doing things should check out this book. It is a basic book of basic tools that can assist the small farmer in their homestead. I would suggest ... 		  
  







  
  
Crazy Sexy Cancer Survivor: More Rebellion and Fire for Your Healing Journey1 review
Kris Carr

Lyons Press, 2008

not just for cancer patients!
I caught Kris Carr's documentary on TLC and was really impressed with how real, raw, and relatable she was. I got her first book and couldn't wait to get this one too. Her message of being true to yourself and finding strength in seemingly impossible situations is something that anyone can relate to--not just cancer patients! And her suggestions for optimal nutrition and healthy eating make sense ... 		  
  







  
  
101 Baseball Places to See Before You Strike Out2 reviews
Josh Pahigian

The Lyons Press, 2008

What a Fun Book
I just received a copy of this book a few days ago and I've really enjoyed looking at all of the colorful pictures and reading the interesting and sometimes funny essays. Some of the sites I'll visit (like the Field of Dreams Movie Site), others I think I'll skip (like the courthouse where Joe Jackson couldn't say it wasn't so) but it's fun learning about them all. Good book for a snowy day. 		  
  







  
  
We Die Alone: A WWII Epic of Escape and Endurance71 reviews
David Howarth

The Lyons Press, 2007

A story of survival that no one hears about.
The story of Jan Baalsrud may be the most extraordinary I have ever read...ever. This true account of a Norwegian British special forces solider in WWII and his survival of a botched secret mission is not only amazing, it is unbelievable. The story revolves around a 12 man covert mission to northern Norway, intended to knock out a remote Nazi position. A strange turn of events gives away their ... 		  
  







  
  
Cubed Foot Gardening: Growing Vegetables in Raised, Intensive Beds16 reviews
Christopher O. Bird

The Lyons Press, 2001

Excellant Start For Backyard Gardeners
Watch Video Here: http://www.amazon.com/review/R1TS6AHKY4KN4C PHOTO SLIDESHOW: The pictures with this review are a daily account of the garden I raised last year using much of the advice from this book. BOOK REVIEW: Chris Bird believes it's easier to grow a garden in raised beds, and in this book, he shows you how. Bird details the fundamentals of cubed foot gardening (how to build the ... 		  
  







  
  
The Orvis Fly-Fishing Guide, Completely Revised and Updated with Over 400 New Color Photos and Illustrations ...13 reviews
Tom Rosenbauer

The Lyons Press, 2007

Great basic review of Fly Fishing
Just recently started Fly Fishing again after 20 year so thought I would update my copy. It was more than worth it. The book has been updated with changes in techniques. Highly recommended for beginners or even more experienced fishers who my be trying new things or brushing up on their basics. 		  
  







  
  
The Dogs Who Found Me: What I've Learned from Pets Who Were Left Behind51 reviews
Ken Foster

The Lyons Press, 2006

Appreciated by Fellow Animal Rescuer
As we all know working in rescue, no one sets out to do this. This book is full of just those stories, the dogs who found the author when he wasn't ready and how he made do with each situation. He talks about the experience being in New York for 9/11 and evacuating New Orleans for Katrina. I have had this book sitting on a shelf for the last year and finally got to read it while I was recently on ... 		  
  







  
  
The Illustrated Guide to Edible Wild Plants6 reviews
Department of the Army

The Lyons Press, 2003

A practical and useful book
The book is small and easy to pack. Each plant has a color photo, and in most cases there is a listing of the region(s) in which the plant is found. There is a separate section for poisonous plants. 		  
  







  
  
The Traditional Bowyer's Bible, Volume 4 (Traditional Bowyer's Bible)
Jim Hamm

The Lyons Press, 2008

The fourth volume in the immensely successful Traditional Bowyer's Bible series, this is a compendium of expert articles on traditional techniques of making wooden bows and arrows. 		  
  







  




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