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The paleolithic diet recommendations in this book are a bit more conservative in that whole grain breads and pastas, legumes and some low fat dairy products are allowed. I believe alot of the other popular paleolithic diet books severely restrict if not eliminate these items along with most carbohydrates. In fact, the diet recommended in this book reminds me a great deal of the Mediterranean Diet. Someone interested in eating healthier versus someone wanting to lose weight will find it very helpful. Provides a good foundation from which to become familiar with the paleolithic diet without being too extreme.

The Paleolithic Prescription provides detailed advice on living well based on evidence from our evolutionary past.The authors,physicians and anthropologists from Emory University,have written an eminently readable work.They deserve great credit for their extensive research.

The book's main theme is that humans today are genetically little different from our hunting and gathering ancestors.The agricultural revolution some 10,000 years ago and the industrial revolution some 200 years ago radically changed our relationship with the Earth.The authors marshall evidence that much degenerative disease can be attributed to our essentially pre-agricultural bodies being unable to adapt to post-agricultural and post-industrial conditions.

Both the Zone books by Dr.Barry Sears and Protein Power by the Eades list The Paleolithic Prescription as a reference.The principal focus of the book is nutrition but the authors also contrast the relationship between the sexes that occurred when we forsook our evolutionary heritage.

The book is not based on conjecture.A handfull of hunting and gathering peoples still exist on our planet.Extensive anthropological observations as well as fossil evidence provide convincing evidence.

The authors do not deny the merits of modern medicene.They feel we can apply the lessons of past life ways and enjoy optimal health in the best of both worlds.I would like to ask the authors if the lowering of the infant mortality rate through the conquest of infectious disease [with its subsequent deterioration of the gene pool] is in the planet's best interests in the long run.

This is a profoundly important book.I rank it among the top 5 most influential books of my life. It is essential reading for anyone caring about preventing degenerative health problems:cancer,cardio-vascular,asthma,arthritis,etc.

This book introduced the paleolithic diet idea. The scholarship and originality are great. This idea is the basis of any kind of intelligent diet save two, the Medit. and Japanese. It is the best of them all. But for the more current and based on recent science you need to check out the Cordain book or Audette. I have researched diet for years and the paleo concept not only makes the best sense scientifically per evolution and biochemistry, but in practice as well. Hats off on the start of the best diet movement yet.

It was cheap and brand new!

boyd does a nice job of providing solid overviews of major crises that impact the lives of children, such as abuse, illness, divorce. however, the book doesn't provide in-depth coverage of any individual topic. for those just starting out, the book gives a good general idea of assessment, treatment planning, and some specific techniques for use with this population. however, for those with more advanced skills, the book falls short of providing information that will enhance practice. an excellent grad school textbook, or for those who lack experience with this population. the book does provide good tools for use in assessment, and does cover the assessment process in depth. the chapter on childhood bereavement is particularly good.

good general overview of how to treat children whove experienced a crisis. the material on assessment is very helpful and detailed. each chapter is writen by an expert in a particular area of childhood crisis. since the book covers so many potential sources of trauma, there isn't really as much in-depth coverage of each topic as i would've liked to see. the book seems to be geared more to entry level professionals than to those experienced in dealing with childhood crisis and trauma.

The story is a bit like a dream. It is exciting and beautiful en sometimes strange. The pictures are so real! But they are paintings, and can not be real anyway because of all the things the animals wear. I love the prince at the end. I know what he wants most of all, becauce I love the story about the frog that turns into a prince as well. Kirstin

The lyrical desriptions of the animals and their presents and the beautiful illustrations, bringing each of them into focus, make one almost tremble in anticipation as to what the grand prince will be like. Children will love to analyze each character and their gift for the prince. The surprising ending gives a nice twist to the story.

What a beautiful book, both text and illustrations are remarkable. I like it very much. I love the animals inside.

Suzy

Was having issues with college level Spanish until my professor recommended this book. After getting it everything clicked.

Even with only a basic knowledge of Spanish vocabulary, this book is still entertaining and provides an excellent oppertunity to expand you vocabulary. You pick up new words as you go along and become accustomed to other words that are familiar to you but not yet a part of your vocabulary. This book comes fully equipped with a glossary, single word translations in each selection, and questions at the end of each story that check your understanding. I highly recommend this book for aspiring Spanish speakers.

I have used this book for many years in the high school classroom. It contains stories that capture the students' imagination, using everyday words that are pratical. It also contains several stories that are more "cultural' in nature and help the students to begin understanding the culture as well as the language. I highly recommend this book!!!!!!!!!!

Even though some are over the top, this collection of jokes about hicks and their ways are funny. The illustrations add to it by exaggerating the jokes. Some examples are:

*) You wonder how service stations keep their restrooms so clean.
*) You rip a loud one and blame your date.
*) You pick your nose in line at the bank.
*) Going to the bathroom in the middle of the night requires shoes and a flashlight.
*) Your wife owns a camouflage nightie.
*) Your dog can smoke a cigarette.
*) Your muffler is held on by a coat hanger.

I laughed my way through them and must confess that the last one on the list applied to me in my younger days. Read this book and enjoy yourself.

I really laugh my butt of when i read this book! Jeff Foxwrthy is the funniest comedian alive today! If you like laughing at or about red-necks you'l love this book! Buy it because it's the BEST of Jeff FOxworthy!

I think this is a very funny book, although some of the jokes are too gross. It has clips from many of Foxworthy's various redneck books, like "You Might Be A Redneck If", "Games Rednecks Play", & "Hick is Chic". Overall, it's a pretty good book. I'm getting it for my dad for Father's Day. I'm sure he'll love it. :)

You don't really need to look too hard to find real life examples of these "Re-Do's". Just visit the Red Neck Riveara or "LA" (Lower Alabama some time.

Jeff Foxworthy continues his wildly successful and hilarious 'redneck' jokes with a new presentation even more effective than many of his others, REDNECK EXTREME MOBILE HOME MAKEOVER - complete with plastic flamingo on the cover. These are more 'you might be a redneck if' jokes, providing home-oriented comments many will relish and not a few will recognize.

Well I guess I will prove the first reviewer wrong and add a second review. I first saw Jeff Foxworthy a number of years ago on a Rodney Dangerfield comedy special. I have to admit I thought his schtick was funny but that it wouldn't have much mileage but after almost twenty years Foxworthy seems to be going stronger than ever and his audience never seem to tire of his red neck jokes. This book is, of course, a parody of the ABC TV show Extreme Home Makeover, done with Foxworthy's ever-expanding array of "You might be a redneck if..." jokes. Is Foxworthy for everyone? Certainly not, but then neither was Richard Pryor or many other stand-ups. Bottom line is that Foxworthy has found a self-deprecating theme that his target audience likes and he's ridden it hard.

The book is emblazoned with a lovely foam pink flamingo on the cover, right in front of a dilapidated mobile home. The book features very funny illustrations by David Boyd who reminds me of the late, great Jack Davis, long time cartoonist at Mad magazine. Among the gems in this book are:
"You might be a redneck if..."

Your best China traces the career of Loretta Lynn
Your lawn mower says "Moooo"
Your toilet tissue is Taco Bell napkins
You've ever video taped a yard sale
You're registered at the Dollar Store
You use a hubcap as an ashtray.

Good, harmless fun from Foxworthy!

Reviewed by Tim Janson

An excellent book with many usable advices how to choose appropriate instrument. Detailed descriptions of nearly all "classical" instruments (except for accordion), with guidelines regarding child's physical, mental and social characteristics. I consider this book very useful for parents, as well as for adult (amateur) musicians who want to better know characteristics of different instruments.

I started piano at the age of almost 5, and had 11 subsequent years of lessons. Alongside, I played 2 yrs of violin, followed by 3 yrs of flute, and found my love between the summer of 8th and 9th grade on the oboe. I still occasionally play piano, flute and oboe today, and my 9 year old daughter is now playing my violin. What I found interesting about this book is it really seemed so accurate, given my family history! My brother, who didn't start piano until 9 yrs of age, is a far more accomplished pianist than I am, even though I took more years of lessons. My daughter has accomplished in 2 years what it took me over 4 years to do because she started when she was older. This book speaks strongly about delaying the start of piano lessons, and based on my experiences, I would have to concur.

The scary chapter for me was about the oboe. They STRONGLY discourage a child from playing it, and say it's a self selecting instrument at about the age of 14. EXACTLY ACCURATE for me. They say stubborn, tight lipped children do best; socially, oboists largely keep to themselves. Right on the money, in my experience. Now that I'm helping my children select their instruments, it's been very helpful to read th is book again and again. I highly recommend this one!

This is an interesting guide. I never gave much thought to personality factoring into instrument choice, and the authors make this a primary consideration. The book has a checklist to gauge your child's personality, although I found it tricky to pick between traits such as academic or creative, serious or fun seeking. My children behave differently according to circumstances, and this type of black and white labeling was a challenge for me. Nevertheless, I found it extremely helpful to follow the exercises and think about personality, physical aspects, and academic interests. According to the book, the French Horn is better for thin to medium lipped children, while the trombone has a larger mouthpiece and is easier for bigger lips to blow. The piano may not be good for extremely social kids, as it takes many years before they can play in an ensemble. These are good things to factor in when making this important decision.

The authors believe that a child should be reading fluently and doing basic math operations before taking up an instrument. Obviously, this means that they do not advocate having a preschool child take up an instrument. Their idea is that kids should be exposed to music early on, but not attempt serious study until age 7, 8, or later. There is discourse relating to how intense the requirement for parental involvement in Suzuki style lessons, though the book does not actaully come out as overtly Suzuki bashing.

The authors also state that a child may give up after a short time or a few years if the instrument is not the correct match. Their message is that the proper instrument will provide a lifelong hobby or career.

This first in the Mitchell & Markby series holds quite a bit of promise. It is certainly a modern version of the English village mystery. Ms. Granger writes a book with a tight plot and believable characters. We discover that Meredith Mitchell is a diplomatic worker who has come home to England for the wedding of her god-daughter who is also a cousin. She visits a poky little English village, and discovers that a whole lot of evil is going on behind the scenes. It results in a murder, and Meredith is thrown in with the local Police Inspector. She finds herself helping him with solving the puzzle, much to Markby's chagrin. The play between these two characters is interesting to watch, and I am looking forward to reading more in this series.

This may be the first in this wonderfully entertaining series, but it remains one of the very best.

The characters immediately strike you as real and quirky, with great potential. They are interesting and likeable. The writing is good, and the setting of the small village of eccentric people is excellent. The writing tangs with realism, even though this is generally accepted as being a not-very-realistic sub-genre. (Although, in my opinion, it actually is. The category of the village mystery is filled with realism. Lots of different people all living in close proximity to each other and no one else is bound to cause...interesting, things to happen. The potential for crime in a village is just as real in a village as it is a large city. However, while in a city you could have many different murders being investigated at once, in a village, rules of proportion cut the number of murders down to one. (Or thereabouts.) And as such, you can bring across in your novel every single aspect of the society in which this murder has occured, as the society is such a small one.

The plot here is great. The characters realistic. The solution unexpected. And the style typically Agatha Christie's Miss Marple-esque.

Great, great fun.

Fun murder mystery; like many others, not altogether believable in the real world, but entirely cohesive in its own. The heroine, Merry Mitchell, has a true past we learn about and learn to care about. The characters are not, for the most part, caricatures or stereotypical but drawn from life, believable. Definitely a possibility as the first novel of a series; whether Granger can continue the writing of believable characters we care about ~ especially Mitchell and Alan Markby, the police representative ~ remains to be seen. I hope so.

Hilarious and fun, Scurvy Dogs is fun romp following the lives of olde time pirates dropped in modern day America with humorous consequences.

I'm biased, since I'm one of the book's creators. We had a lot of fun working on this book, and I think it shows. If you're a fan of Monty Python, Adult Swim, or the Simpsons, you'll probably find something to enjoy in this collection, as long as you can learn to live with my "no-I-didn't-go-to-Art-School-I-got-a-regular-college-degree" art-style, and our "just-trying-to-make-each-other-laugh-so-hard-we-snort-Fanta-out-of-our-noses" writing style.

While not exactly a masterpiece, Scurvy Dogs is an always entertaining and clever series. The writing is similar in many ways to that of Adult Swim cartoons or popular webcomics, but always manages to be unpredictable and un-cliche in its own way. The art isn't spectacular, but personally I feel it adds to the comic, if it were too well drawn the art would clash with the slapdash, pop culture slant of the writing. Definetly recommended.

Pretty comprehensive coverage of various aspects of fishing for Shad. He covers different methods of fishing for shad (not just fly fishing). It is especially detailed with respect to the design of many, many flies for shad fishing. I would have liked more illustrations and pictures instead of verbal descriptions. I would also have liked a detailed description of how to find out exactly when to go shad fishing, other than showing up to fish and seeing if fish are there are not.

Very comprehensive work on Shad and how to catch them. I bought it for the section on fly fishing for Shad which I plan to try after years of fishing with darts. A great reference for anything and everything related to Shad.

Boyd continues his exemplary service to the angling community by exploring and promoting fascinating aspects of the sport. As a fellow shad fisherman, I'm indebted to Boyd for this reprise of his previous work, and furthering the appreciation for this fascinating fish.