Tennessee Books

A nice collection of letters written by a Mississippi officer during the Civil War. I've been doing research on the Confederate army, and these letters were very helpful. The editorial notes are copious and the letters themselves have great content. Anyone doing research on Civil War soldiers should check it out.

Chapters: Should I Incorporate My Walking Horse Business?, Developing A New Marketplace and Marketing Strategies, Versatility of the Tennessee Walking Horse, A Dollar Saved Is A Dollar Earned, Opening New Doors, Developing Good Public Relations in the Walking Horse Industry, The Natural Approach to Raising Tennessee Walking Horses, The Five Men To a Good Business, Diversification Within The Walking Horse Industry, Brief History and Incidents of the Kennedy Walking Horse Farm, People Connected with Walking Horses, Epilogue, SOS 10 Steps of Success. Many photos.

This is a valuable book (resource) for budding entrepreneurs. It seems to try to cover all the bases for starting a small business, but it can't do them all well in the space available between its covers. The book is only 288 pages long. If you are in the planning stages of starting a small business, then I highly recommend you get a copy of this book. Read it, study it, and outline it. There are helpful checklists to help you grasp the subjects. You will come up with a plethora of keywords and terms that you will want to google to find Web pages giving more detailed (and maybe more current) information.

I am a SCORE counselor (Senior Corps of Retired Executives) who typically does face-to-face counseling sessions three nights a month. It would really be neat if my clients would read this book BEFORE they came to their session with me because they would pretty much be "educated customers" ready to ask educated questions. Our sessions would be so much more beneficial.

My favorite chapters were:

1. Initial business concerns
2. Your business' structure
3. Business start-up details
5. Sources of business assistance (SCORE is mentioned here)
7. Your smart business plan (and a good sample plan is included)
8. Obtaining the financing you need

The book is weak when it comes to how the Internet can be used in corresponding, hiring, and marketing. But this is just one example of how googling keywords and concepts found in the book will make the book more complete. Don't treat the book as authoritative on the law. It isn't. Nor was it ever intended to be. It is light on tax information as it relates to small business.

I was particularly impressed with the material presented in Chapter 2: Choice of Legal Entity. That subject is sorely ignored in most small business books, and it is critically important. It is a subject I regularly must spend a great deal of time discussing at my SCORE sessions. This book does a pretty good job on the topic.

Chapters 4 and 9 through 12 are easy to find fault with. The topic of each could fill a book. But having these topics covered definitely will help a budding entrepreneur know some of the issues they raise.

I would have liked the book more if Chapter 6 (marketing) had been less superficial. When I read it I got the impression that the author was more a public relations expert than a marketing expert. I generally categorize public relations as a subset of marketing. Marketing includes advertising, public relations, and a whole host of other promotion techniques. I did not get this message when I read the book. I also would have liked the book better if the Internet, email, and Web sites had been discussed more. But there are many books on those subjects. Therefore, I can't complain too much about the limited discussion of computers.

When you read this book it may feel a little like it was produced on an assembly line. Maybe it was? There are 51 versions of this book sold; one for each state and the District of Columbia. Content is king, and this book has it. 5 stars!

I purchased the book as a gift. It arrived in pristine condition and in a timely manner. The book was well received. Although, the content is a little horrifying in places (the birds are killed and paraded on sticks in some parts of Great Britain as good luck symbols) it makes for fascinating reading.

I LOVE NELL! YOU WILL FIND THIS COOKBOOK FULL OF AUTHENTIC TEX MEX FROM THE QUEEN OF TEX MEX HERSELF. I HAD THE OPPORTUNITY YEARS AGO TO WATCH HER IN ACTION WHILE COOKING ON TV IN ORLANDO. EVERYONE WAITED FOR THE COMMERICAL GET A TASTE. SHE WAS INVITED BACK NUMEROUS TIMES. SHE IS TRULY AN ORLANDO FLORIDA ICON AND THE QUEEN OF TEX MEX. BUY THIS BOOK

Ed Gleeson, the top selling civil war author of "Rebel Sons of Erin" creates another bestseller. Clearly written and illustrated, this book should be in every civil war enthusiasts collection. In June 1861, 34 men from the Southern Illinois counties of Williamson and Jackson traveled to western Tennessee and became part of Company G of the 15th Tennessee Volunteer Infantry. Their story is a unique for many reasons and is relayed in the book Illinois Rebels. Gleeson's book chronicles the formation of the group, identifies the soldiers by name and provides additional information for each of them.

Peter Taylor is one of the few writers who can stand toe to toe with Chekhov, and their work has a lot in common. Their characters are complex and full-blown. Their stories are subtle but stick in the mind and you may find yourself reinterpreting them long after you read them. But unlike Chekhov, Peter Taylor didn't publish a great deal -- a few books of short stories, a couple of short novels or novellas, some poems, a play or two. It's all so good that it's hard to pick a favorite, but this may be mine. This is real fiction for real adults.

Whether you're planning a vacation to the Smokies or want to make this beautiful area your home, you'll find a wealth of information in this clearly written, easy-to-use guide. In addition to the comprehensive information you'd expect in a guidebook (dining, lodging, attractions, etc.) you'll also find other essential information including local history, education, media, and real estate. You can even plan a Smoky Mountain wedding using the information in this guide!

One of the hallmarks of the Insiders' series is the inclusion of numerous Insiders' tips in each chapter. These bits of information are invaluable to the traveler, offering advice on everything from money-saving tips to the best way to avoid traffic snarls.

Written in conversational and often humorous style, this book is a must for anyone contemplating a vacation or a move to the Great Smoky Mountains.

I bought this as a gift for my brother who just relocated to Memphis. He and his wife use this book all the time and share with family and friends who visit to plan outings.

I was Dr. Rose's history student in the undergrad and graduate levels at Florida Atlantic University (Boca Raton) Florida from 2003 to the middle of 2004. Dr. Rose beside being an excellent history professor he also is a great urban historian. His book Interstate: Express Highway Politics, 1939-1989, beside being a good book to read and enjoy, also is a great research resource for students of Urban American History. I did enjoy his book and his teaching. Professors like Dr. Rose are very few in the academic world.