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This is a must have book for the Cap Gun Collector! This book is easy to understand and use as a reference guide. Lots of information that can't be found anywhere else.

I had the opportunity to purchase this book when it first came out. It is an excellent reference for those of us who collect western cap guns and who played with them as childern. Regardless of one's stance on the GUN vs ANTI-GUN debate, one must admit that many of the toys of the 40's to 60's were works of art. Real leather holsters. Guns that did not fall apart. Engraving. The research involved in the book is extensive. The descriptions of the toys are lovingly done. The pictures of the author and staff in cowboy and cowgirl gear give a down home touch. The photos of the guns are helpful for the flea market prowler. This is an excellent book for a limited audience.

This is the leading book on collecting cap guns...Unfortunately it is out of print as it is the "Bible of Cap Gun Collecting...
It has also become the pricing and valuation guide of the cap gun collecting hobby....

This book made me laugh all the way through. It is the story of Cow Tse-tongue, who leads the cows in a rebellion against being human fodder. There is a cd with the song attached, and it is really great. There is a version with words and without so you can karaoke yourself.

Just bought Cows with Guns and have to say it is one of the funniest books on the market today. Anyone who loves COWS will love this book and CD song of the greatest Cow anthem ever! More power to Cow Tse Tongue !

a friend bought it for me and i couldn't stop laughing.. for anyone with a love for the "underdog" (or cow), a funny bone the size of montana, and/or just likes a good fight.

I've had this book for years and there simply isn't anything better if you are interested in the technical details. Each variant is fleshed out with all the technical details and plenty of photos, as well as production numbers.

There is an allied (US/UK) version by the same authors, but without the same level of detail.

This is the best photo encyclopedia of German WWII armor I have ever purchased. Great photos, information, and organization.

The Encyclopedia of German Tanks of World War II covers virtually every combatvehicle produced by Germany from 1929 through 1945. At least 90% of the vehicles are depicted in either photographs (most common) or drawings (for prototypical vehicles).

As a builder of 1/35th scale armor, this book provides an excellent ready reference. An emphasis is placed on the vital statistics of each vehicle including (but not limited to): the number produced, the various designations of the vehicle, the engine, range, armament, ammunition carried, and armor angle and thinckness.

Each mark (or Ausfurung) of each vehicle has its own entry, for example, the Panther is split into entries for the Ausf. D, Ausf. A, Ausf. G, and even the Ausf. F (with the Jagdpanther and Bergenpanther being separate as well). Differences between the models are detailed as well.

While the photographs in this book are not comprehensive enough from which to accurize a kit, the text does not unique features of each vehicle (which can be, in turn, looked for in other photographs).

I highly recommend this book to anyone who is interesed in World War II armor, especially anyone who builds armor models.

This book is an authoratative reference listing nearly everything in the German mobile arsenal. I am amazed at the detail. It even has the Leichte Truppenluftschutz Kraftwagen (Kfz 4). Now, who's ever heard of that thing. It has pictures, as well as design, production, field history, and unit markings information on each vehicle. This is a great modeling reference for unusual variants, and the attention to half-tracks and soft-skinned vehicles makes it a gem. The only fault being all the pics are black and white, so it's not much good for camo schemes.

I am a modeler and have found this book to be invaluable to me in it's information, pictures and # of differant vehicles it has. This book should be on the shelf of every military modeler. I am surprised it is out of print. I bought my copy only a year ago.

Very authoritative reference with particular strengths being the assignment of proper Wk.No. to models and manufacturers and clear definition of all specific variants and sub-variants. Carries details for not only major panzers, but also half-tracks and wheeled armored cars. Includes large number of experimental and prototype versions and is well illustrated with clear photographs and technical drawings. Excellent reference for anyone interested in WWII armor

An excellent reference book. Well written with photos and detailed descriptions of the majority of Allen and Wheelock weapons. Definately heplful in identifying different models.

This is the best gun book I have ever seem. It has sharp color pictures printed on high quality paper and is written so anyone can understand it. This is the way that all gun books should be written.

Reading this book has truly been a pleasure. This book is an easy to follow history of the man, the company, his numerous inventions and how they affected our American history and manufacturing processes. It is easy to see that the author has done a very through in-depth study to have written such a complete and detailed tribute to Allen & Wheelock. The photography has such great detail and clearly shows the art in producing guns during this period. I would recommed it to anyone who is a firearm collector or interested in firearm history. There is no more comlete history on Ethan Allen and Allen & Wheelock available. A great contribution to the gun collecting world. Well done.

Everything you will ever need to know about Guns and Ammunition of all types , most informative.

This book is a complete sporting gun encyclopedia, it has made many of my gun books totally useless as this one looks to be the source of all information other authors used to create their books. Although its the least costing book I own, it is certainly the most valuable one.

Not much more to say. If you purchase, admire, fire, or just drool over old firearms you need to add this book to your shelf. Every bit as important to the collector as the works by the late great George Madis. It is not necessarily a fun or even easy book to read but it is THE authoritative historical reference. If you can get your hands on an original hard-cover edition you'll find that the illustrations are just a bit clearer -- but bring more money.

Gospel of the Gun is a book that mixes religious theology with a strong western story. I believe that it strikes a delicate blend between both. So much so that whatever your beliefs you can be taken along for the ride with Jeremiah Irons and the Disciple Gang. If you have the opportunity to read this western do it. You'll be happy you did.

Those who have had to kill other men to survive never wish to do it again, but Jeremiah Irons just might have to. "Gospel of the Gun" is a tale of the old west filled with biblical allegories. At ends with the Disciple gang lead by one Lucif R. Shadows, his former riding buddies and gang, he finds that he might have to use his two guns, which he has appropriately labeled 'Heaven' and 'Hell', to settle things. Or can he find another way? "Gospel of the Gun" is a cleverly written story, sure to please Western fans who want a Christian twist, and for community library fiction collections.

Did you watch those old black and white westerns as a child? Do you love the lore of the cowboy? If so, then this book is just what the doctor ordered. Someone has stolen money from the Disciple Gang. They believe it is Jeremiah Irons (Judas, the thirteen gang member) and Lucif R. Shadows (the gang's leader) wants him to pay for his sins. Jeremiah lives life on the run while the antics and violence in the cross country retreat keeps him on his toes as each of the 12 disciples attempt to take him out.

Starting a new life in Wewoka, Jeremiah pretends to be a preacher. He has a natural instinct to preach and the town loves him. He begins to settle in as he catches the eye of Hope West and all bets are off. The town, the Word and the chase for love will never be the same.

GOSPEL OF THE GUN has it all - romance, gang of outlaws, expansion of Christianity, and description of the country. The action packed pages will keep you in suspense as the story unfolds. The characters add to the stories development - making you hate some and love others. Chandler vividly describes the Oklahoma terrain reviving the old west and giving a face to African American cowboy. This book is a masterpiece and will definitely draw you into the world of the good ole cowboy.

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This book is a labor of love for Versatile Hunting Dogs. It includes the detail progress of how to change a breed of dog to a better ( some would say the best ) versatile foot hunters companion dog. The detail on the history, breeding, and testing of a hunting dog is brought together with dog info on a current breeding/program in a special insiders view.
This is a single source point of reference for Versatile Dogs.
A very interestingly presented lesson in dog breeding.
Jack Dallimore

I've seen breed books before. Boring club lists. Here is a change of pace. This is riveting reading for anyone. A rare look inside a breed. (The only look? Any other insider books like this?) If you wonder why a dog book needs to have a lawyer look it over, you'll know why after reading this. Candid reports on the serious troubles a dog breed club faced with its dog going downhill fast. Starts with how the dog was created; its highpoints; its intro to the US; then outlines how the trouble started. A great distillation of the purpose and spirit behind those who work for dogs and why. A great primer! Health, stability and function: these basics were all in trouble. But the club found a way out. A desparate measure. ---The one fault with the book is its one-sided nature. But it is quite clear that it is a personal story. My own subsequent investigation showed that the situation and rescue method was perhaps arguable. But that's second-guessing. This book puts you on the frontline of an emergency. You get the feel that if someone else wanted to stake their career and reputation on the quality of a breed, they could have. But you won't find many who will make such a stand. The characters in this book do. Many people quit the club. But it looks like the dogs are far better off. Quite a tale! As good as any potboiler!

This book is more than an excellent, well researched, history of the Wirehaired Pointing Griffon. It is about the future of all breeds. That future is in the hands of people. Some individuals use a breed for their own ends. Others cooperate together for a common goal. This book is about people cooperating together to develop the Griffon Gundog Supreme. The history of the Griffon and the methods used by the Wirehaired Pointing Griffon Club of America to improve and preserve this breed can apply to any breed.

Along with books on how to write, any aspiring writer should have books on how NOT to write, and this one certainly fits the bill. It is crammed with examples of the worst in crime fiction, so it is not only a good instruction manual for helping you avoid the pitfalls of bad writing but provides a boost of morale to those who think their writing isn't up to snuff. Should be on your bookshelf next to The Stuffed Owl and Damon Knight's In Search of Wonder.

Absolutely hilarious. Pronzini's look at the worst in crime and detective fiction turns over some real gems of second (or third, or fourth)-rate 'literature.' The author deserves a vote of thanks for daring to enter into this dark world, and sincere congratulations for making it back out alive. I read this book quite a few summers ago and return to it frequently. For sheer entertainment, it's really tough to beat.

Do yourself a favor and find a copy of this book. But watch out for me: now that I see that Pronzini's done a follow-up, and a second book on Western lit, I'm going to be scouring the shelves myself.

Love mystery? Then you'll love this book. Hate mystery? Then YOU'LL love this book. Pronzini is a fount of information about the "best" (read:hilariously inept) in mystery fiction. He's read every book ever written in the genre, it seems, and shows genuine affection for the form. The fun he pokes at the authors and their works is gentle and doesn't distract at all from your wonderment at the fact that these books ever even existed. It might, however, make you want to seek them out and try for yourself. Or maybe it'll help prevent a misstep in purchasing a book you wouldn't end up enjoying. Either way, this book is worth a read (or three). These mystery authors have gone unsung for too long. Bravo Mr. Pronzini!

Have you ever wondered exactly what the Brady Bill does? Or how the Clinton gun ban law defines "assault weapon"? Answers to these questions, and many, many others can be found in a fine new book Gun Laws of America. Written by Alan Korwin and Michael P. Anthony, Gun Laws of America is a citizens' legal guide to every federal gun control law on the books today. Even gun law experts will be impressed with the breadth and scope of this book, which includes the first federal gun control which is still on the books (a 1894 statute authorizing the forfeiture of firearms used for illegal hunting in Yellowstone National Park). And then there's the first real "gun control" statute within the modern meaning of gun control: a 1927 statute outlawing mail-order handgun sales. The authors do more than just provide the full text of every federal gun control statute. At the beginning of each statute, they also provide a plain-English summary of the statute, so that a non-lawyer can get the gist of it. In addition to the well-known gun control laws, the authors also supply information about the huge variety of less-known laws. For example, did you know that if you use food stamps to buy firearms or ammunition, you will be permanently disqualified from the food stamp program? I had never realized that a legal resident alien who violates any firearm statute (including the most trivial municipal ordinance) can be deported for the violation. Handloaders and other folks who purchase gunpowder will be interested in federal statutes involving explosives. Did you know that the Secretary of the Treasury (who oversees the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms) has the authority to enter onto and investigate any site where an explosion has occurred? Persons concerned about local control of the schools will be surprised to find a federal law requiring that public schools expel any student who brings a gun onto school property. And of course there is the heart of the federal gun control laws: sections 921 through 930 of volume 18 of the United States Code. This law came into being as the Gun Control Act of 1968. It outlaws all interstate firearms sales, with a few exceptions. Having been modified by the Firearms Owners Protection Act (1986), the Brady Act (1993), and the Clinton Crime Bill (1994), the federal gun statutes are now quite complex, with cross-references piling up one on the other. Gun Laws takes you through these laws step-by-step, so that you can see precisely what the federal government outlaws, and what it doesn't. You will also find little-known provisions that may be quite important to you. For example, as the result of an NRA amendment to the Brady Act, airlines which ship your firearms in checked baggage have to put the "firearm tag" on the inside of the case, so as not to make the case a target for theft. The other major part of the federal gun control system is the National Firearms Act of 1934, which requires a special tax stamp to possess machine guns, short shotguns, and short rifles, and which also sets up a federal excise tax system for firearms manufacturers. One particularly interesting part of the book traces the rise in the volume of federal gun control laws. Before the Roosevelt Administration, there were hardly any such laws. Since the 1960s, huge numbers of gun laws have been enacted every decade by Congress. Review by Dave Kopel, Independence Institute, http://i2i.org.

As a state certified Concealed Handgun Instructor in Texas, I am most indebted to Mr. Korwin and his research staff for the very thorough presentation of Texas and U.S. Federal legislation. Not only are the statutes presented in an orderly manner, there are ancillary laws that are thoroughly discussed -- both are presented in legalese and in layman's terms so that the unannoited may understand fully what is being laid out in the law.

I require that all my clients purchase his Texas Law book when they sign up for my course. It has proven to be immeasurably necessary to gaining a more complete understanding between what the written law states and what the courts choose to interpret from that law.

Mr. Korwin's book on Gun Laws of America will help you keep out of harms way from laws in states that do not have certification courses such as those available in Texas. Be very aware of Federal legislations that can destroy your freedom if you do not know of them. My best to all of you that wish to protect yourself and at the same time do not want to become an unwitting criminal in doing so. These books by Mr. Korwin, and those he recommends, are a must for gun owners across America. Add them to your personal library and knowledge base if you wish to become an informed and sanely secure gun owner.

Every federal gun law in America word - for - word, with that unique "gist" that only Korwin can do. A must for any person interested in the subject and an excellent compliment to his position paper