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This is an excellent guide, reference, and resource book for anyone in the midwest who's interested in natural landscaping or planning landscapes to support wildlife. Everything about the book is aimed at being both practical and comprehensive. The book is spiral-bound for ease of use; this suggests cheapness, but the excellent color photos and illustrations belies this impression. The first half of the book fills the role of a guidebook. Its 64 pages address the benefits and principles of landscaping for wildlife; habitat components; and how to landscape small and medium yards, farms (e.g., windbreaks), and wood lots. This is followed by a long and useful list (119 entries) of litarature cited. The list is a great resource for locating additional material. Sixteen Appendixes comprise the second half (56 pages) of the book, and form a mini-reference library that would alone have been worth the price of the book. The most useful appendix provides a tabulation of plants for use in landscaping. It specifies plant type (16 categories), wildlife value (10 categories), landscape uses (29 categories), number of wildlife species documented as using the plant, plant characteristics (12 categories), and other information about growth requirements and plant size. Furthermore, the tables are divided into eight groups of plant types such as conifers; butterfly, bee, and moth plants; nut and acorn plants; and winter plants. As if this weren't enough, four appendixes contain designs for various simple construction projects, four contain additional wildlife information, and the rest contain a collection of other useful topics. In summary, if you live in the midwest, and have any interest in natural landscaping on any scale, or any interest in the needs and preferences of our flying and furry friends with any number of legs, this book is a must-have. The quality is excellent, the contents are comprehensive and practical, it's easy to use, and the price is right.

A friend asked recently about the subject of "trees which are attractive to birds." I hadn't
used this book for a while, my garden is getting mature, but was prompted to open it again
because I recalled it has so many lists of plants arranged from every perspective
one can think of (everything from "Best butterfly nectar sources in Minnesota"
to "Midwestern mammals which use snags.") I love these lists. There
may not be a plethora of photos here, but armed with one of these lists and any good
horticulture reference, one can find a plant for any midwestern landscape need, and
bring wildlife into the garden to boot. Despite the 1987publication date, this book is timely
and up to the minute. If anything, it was ahead of it's time; gardeners and landscapers
are just now catching up to the information contained in this book.

I too was at a total loss until someone recommended this book to me. The little identification signs in the nurseries are often inaccurate with the little they do say, and they're coming from such a different ("if you want to prevent the birds from eating your berries, cover the entire tree in garish mesh") perspective, for the most part, that I never felt I was getting anywhere.

The only faults with this title all have to do with too much information. The many appendices might have been better integrated with one another. There are times when the plant tables involve an awful lot of flipping back and forth, and could have been more cleanly organized. Finally, the sheer number of species of plant involved make it impossible to do what many garden books do; often you're looking at a description like "TS" (tall shrub) and wondering what shape it is, how dense, and so on. I went to the web and used the latin names to find descriptions of everything.

You'll need to go from this book to other sources to be sure of the appearance of things, and consulting with the average nursery or landscaper will still be necessary to discover things like when to prune. But this is the place to start, without question, for anyone in the midwest.

Before finding this book, I was stumbling and haphazardly identifying and assembling the plants and trees I wanted to accomplish my goals of drawing wildlife to my property, providing for them and returning the land I have removed from from nature by building in a development (my lot is 5 acres).

This book will be ragged before I am done AND I will most probably have to buy a second copy.

Every so often, you read a book that makes it all come together for you. In this brilliant and densely footnoted volume, Chela Sandoval identifies the "academic apartheid" that keeps poststructuralism, postcolonial theory, ethnic studies, queer theory, hegemonic (white) feminism, and, especially, U.S. third world feminism isolated from and in limited conversation with one another, despite their common undercurrents. By introducing the concepts of "differential social movement" and "differential consciousness," she makes these spheres mutually intelligible and reconcilable in a way that can facilitate coordinated action for democratic social justice (rather than simply more academic pontification). What is particularly helpful is that she situates her analyses within postmodernity, noting how the dimensions of this historical space at once warrant, demand, and permit new and dynamic forms of activism. You will never think the same way about "theory," U.S. third world feminism, or the possibilities for a democratic future in the era of globalization after reading this book.

Chela Sandoval, a professor of Chicana/o Studies at UCSB, first introduced what she characterizes as the "methodology of the oppressed" in 1991 with her essay "U.S. Third World Feminism: The Theory and Method of Oppositional Consciousness in the Postmodern World," which is the central to her book "The Methodology of the Oppressed." In the mentioned essay she unravels the meaning of"U.S Third World Feminisms,"why and where such movimientos came about , and what different forms of feminist practice it employs to bring social justice. She labels the tactics used by the movimientos as: equal rights, revolutionary, supremacist and separatist. U.S Third World Feminism is then "differential consciousness," which means possessing the faculty of mapping the circumstances one finds herself, and acting accordingly out of the four forms of tactics. By specifically reviewing the works of Western theorists such as that of Frederic Jameson, Roland Barthes and Michael Focault, Sandoval deconstructs and challenges the hegemony of these eurocentric thinkers within 'the Academy' on postmodern resistance and consciousness. She exploits these theoretical faults so that women-of-color continue constructing U.S. Third World Feminism as a legitimized theory and practice. Such hegemonic puncturing movidas by Sandoval, are then examples of the inner/outter technologies that the oppressed use for emancipation: "radical semiology, deconstruction and meta-idealizing." Sandoval can employ these various technologies because of her "differential movement;" the ability of differential perception and deployment of consciousness, or what many Chicana/os know as "la conciencia de la Mestiza." These technologies are guided by her commitment to equity for the marginalized inside/outside the master's home, to make "the system" accountable to our voices. This commitment is what she characterizes as "democratics," the love for people which drives one to pursue social justice, which constitutes the technologies, which are essential for the methodology of the oppressed, which is the methodology of love. Although the "Methodology of The Oppressed" is a rigorous read because of the high theory, it is an extremely brilliant book that gives us hope in laying out possibilities for us to build coalitions across race, class, gender and sexualities to enact social movements to bring social change. This book masterfully makes the connection between the political struggle within the academy, as well as outside, and assist us in strategically negotiating the terms of engagement to meet our normative goals of social equity.

Chela Sandoval, a professor of Chicana/o Studies at UCSB, first introduced what she characterizes as the "methodology of the oppressed" in 1991 with her essay "U.S. Third World Feminism: The Theory and Method of Oppositional Consciousness in the Postmodern World," which is the central to her book "The Methodology of the Oppressed." In the mentioned essay she unravels the meaning of"U.S Third World Feminism,"why and where such movimiento came about , and what different forms of feminist practice it employs to bring social justice. She labels the tactics used by the movimientos as: equal rights, revolutionary, supremacist and separatist. U.S Third World Feminism is then "differential consciousness," which means possessing the faculty of mapping the circumstances one finds herself, and acting accordingly out of the four forms of tactics. By specifically reviewing the works of Western theorists such as that of Frederic Jameson, Roland Barthes and Michael Focault, Sandoval deconstructs and challenges the hegemony of these eurocentric thinkers within 'the Academy' on postmodern resistance and consciousness. She exploits these theoretical faults so that women-of-color continue constructing U.S. Third World Feminism as a legitimized theory and practice. Such hegemonic puncturing movidas by Sandoval, are then examples of the inner/outter technologies that the oppressed use for emancipation: "radical semiology, deconstruction and meta-idealizing." Sandoval can employ these various technologies because of her "differential movement;" the ability of differential perception and deployment of consciousness, or what many Chicana/os know as "la conciencia de la Mestiza." These technologies are guided by her commitment to equity for the marginalized inside/outside the master's home, to make "the system" accountable to our voices. This commitment is what she characterizes as "democratics," the love for people which drives one to pursue social justice, which constitutes the technologies, which are essential for the methodology of the oppressed, which is the methodology of love. Although the "Methodology of The Oppressed" is a rigorous read because of the high theory, it is an extremely brilliant book that gives us hope in laying out possibilities for us to build coalitions across race, class, gender and sexualities to enact social movements to bring social change. This book masterfully makes the connection between the political struggle within the academy, as well as outside, and assist us in strategically negotiating the terms of engagement to meet our normative goals of social equity.

Chela Sandoval's Methodology of the Oppressed is an eloquent and compelling explication of the revolutionary praxis of US Third World Feminism. Throughout, Sandoval provides an accessible roadmap for understanding the fameworks and limitations of a variety of modern theorists ranging from Derrida to Barthes through Haraway.

This book is wonderful for two reasons.

1: It sumarizes & clearly illustrates basic concepts for those unfamiliar with how landscaping & vegetation choices/arrangements effect water quality. I've resorted to showing more than one person sections of this book when I'd failed to explain how to, or why to, restore native vegetation in someone's yard. I imediatly saw a smile of comprehension.

2: Appendix A, is a useful reference even for people familiar with native plants. The "Restore Your Shore" CD, that I also own, is a waste of time. Use this book.

I've many books that focus on subtle floristic diferences on which traditional taxonomic names are based, yet say hardly a sentence about the ecological niche and life requirements of the plant. Some books catalog what county species have been sighted, yet fail to mention that a plant requires ponded water. I hope this book sets a new standard.

This appendix has basic information one needs to find a good home for a purchased plant.
Flower color, bloom season, typical height, appropriate spacing
moisture habitat(deep water, shallow water, wet soil, upland mesid, upland dry), and light requrementsFull sun (8+ hours), Partial Shade (4+ hours), and Shade (no direct sun).
What animals use it...

Besides typo-errors of the sort Google corrects if you search for "Hevchera richardsonii", I've yet to find a substantive errors in this reference. Plant spacing and heights are by nature variable.

As a lakeshore property owner in northern Minnesota I would like this book to be read by all lakeshore property owners. Lakeshore environments are in need of our best conservation efforts.

Learning about the role of "aquatic weeds," dead trees, "brush," and live trees enables us to improve lake water quality and our relationship with wildlife. The information, presented by authors with expertise, will be useful in the planning of your lakeshore while learning about and understanding the wonderful diversity of lakeshore environments.

The layout's inviting, full of graphics and easy to read. The nine chapters deal with lakeshore landscaping and problems, site preparation and plant installation, shoreline stabilization and maintenance, good stewardship and more.

There are also thirteen useful appendices that include the state rules of Minnesota, Wisconsin and Michigan, while other appendices help you identify and locate native plants and invasive non-native plants.

This is the perfect gift for every lakeshore property owner! Full of information and fun to read!

We are upsetting nature and killing our lakes with lawns to the waters edge and removing all the natural vegetation. Read this book before you start landscaping. You can make it a win-win situation with you and nature.

The above review is appropriately complementary to Michaels, thorough and fascinating work. Aboriginal Australians from all over the contient have been represented as Others by european settlers for just over 200 years. The story of colonisation is still very much a contmeporary issue for many Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians. Accordingly, Michaels work is a fine contribution to an understanding of the need for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander self-determination and the ability to produce their own media and communications services.

Everything Michaels wrote was extremely interesting.

Eric Michaels, a social scientist from Texas who was a lecturer on media studies at Griffith University in Brisbane, Australia, documents the development of aboriginal media in the book "Bad Aboriginal Art - Tradition, Media, and Technological Horizons." Published posthumously after his death in 1988 from AIDS, this rich volume contains Michaels' field essays and research papers exploring the impact of communications technology has had on the Aborigines in central Australia outside the margins of the "electronic grid."

When the Australian government launched the new AUSSAT satellite in the early eighties to broadcast network television to remote communities across the outback, Michaels, who spent three years living with the Warlpiri people at Yuendumu in central western Australia, witnessed the transition the new communications technology brought to the region. Like the early effort broadcast network television to Inuit communities, Michaels reports that the Australian Broadcasting Corporation had initially disregarded cultural sensitivities of Aborigines through the communications downlink.

Again, disparate interests between the Aborigines, the government and the ABC raised questions over cultural assimilation and sparked conflict over technological institutionalization. Michaels, who passionately supports the interests of the Aborigines, analytically details the situation throughout, including his 1987 essay "Hundreds Shot at Aboriginal Community: ABC Makes TV Documentary at Yuendumu."

He writes: "If the goal is to be cultural maintenance, not deterioration and assimilation, the only solution for traditional people will be developed at the local community level, where these comparatively small cultural and linguistic groups can buck the bias of mass media by filtering incoming signals through local stations and inserting local material." Motivated ot this end, Aborigines on their own seized the opportunity to produce their own pirate -- and legit -- television, broadcast locally produced material, and form their own broadcasting organizations such as the Central Australian Aboriginal Media Association and its television subsidiary Imparja.

Rather than positioning his focus as a voyeur, Michaels approaches this insightful study with a participatory stance, rather than an interpretive one. As a result, he intimately relates his experience with the Warlpiri, their struggles for empowerment, providing a cultural context of aboriginal tradition and outlining their ethical parameters of image representation. For instance, he describes aboriginal taboos associated with deceased community members, and the nuances of community ownership in creative expression and dissemination.

Considering that aboriginal people have been defined through images from an outside European perspective for nearly 500 years, the role aboriginal people have in creating media is not merely about access. . . . In the long run, the importance of aboriginal television and video production to serve the needs of localized communities is a significant step towards self-determination and cultural preservation.

AccessAbility: A Manual For Churches is a step-by-step guidebook for congregations wanting to make their building architecturally accessible. The authors also believe that architectural accessibility is only the first step. The book includes many tips for incorporating people with disabilities into the life of the congregation. There are essays from people with disabilities describing their experiences. The book concludes with a large section of helpful resources and each chapter has resources specific to the given topic. The project was funded by the Episcopal Church. One of the authors is an Episcopal deacon and the other is a Catholic who directs disability ministry in her archdiocese. The book is applicable to any congregation wishing to be inclusive. Highly Recommended.

This is a great workbook for managers or educators that want to raise their skills to teach customer service. For me, the multicultural aspect in this curriculum really brings home the message that we should serve customers the way THEY want to be treated, not necessarily the way WE want to be treated. I've used this manual to help teach over 7 groups over the past 4 years. Our community is using this teaching tool as the basis for raising customer service throughout all businesses to keep our competitive edge.

This guidebook for Minnesota was certainly a great addition to my birding library. It is definitely a fine sourcebook for the serious birder. The detailed maps for finding specific species are a tremendous aid. My husband and I found both the elusive Three-toed Woodpecker and the Black-backed Woodpecker in the areas indicated. I would recommend this book highly for the serious birder who is in the process of adding new species to their life list.

This is an extraorindarily important book, written by a master scholar who is a pure thinker, who here gives us a reenactment of the transformation of post-Classical Western metaphysical and theological thinking culminating in the purely abstract time of our own world. Primary here are Aristotle, Marx, Plotinus, Augustine, and Scotus, but so, too, are drawn forth the metaphysical and theological ground of modern science, modern philosophy, and modern society, with an apocalyptic culmination in the dark night of our nihilism. This is truly new philosophical and theological thinking, and one with deep consequences for all of us.

The Community Tourism Development manual is a practical tool for students of tourism and for communities that wish to bring its tourism planning to the next level. This is not a dry text that only talks about theory-it offers actionable steps to strategically planning tourism development for your specific community. The design of this manual makes it easy-to-use. The worksheets/exercises provide hands-on planning tools that can be customized to your community or classroom. The case studies bring the best-practices highlighted in the text to life.

The Community Tourism Development manual is definitely a worthwhile investment.

Extremely well-written (not at all dense or over anyone's head), and very original, mix of political and critical theories of the past few decades (plus Emerson). Escaping from the often self-indulgent intricacies of pop-deconstruction, Wolfe offers real and pragmatic tactical theories for a better-informed Left. I was very impressed, and even amused; there is a sense of humor here that is too often missed in today's critical environment. Very good.