Hunt Books

This is an indispensible book for anybody working on eighteenth-century social, gender, or women's history in Britain or North America. Beautifully written--impeccably researched--and if you like the history of husbands, wives, daughters and sons in the family, it's a treat to read. Why isn't it out in paperback?

This is an indispensable book for anyone interested in the social history of 17c-18c Britain. Hunt examines both men and women of the "middling sort"-- the middle ranks of society-- from several angles. Her treatment of the advice literature is particularly intriguing, as is her treatment of adolescence and youth. Scholarly, yet eminently readable.

This book was different than I expected it to be, but definitely better. I thought it was going to be full of tips on how to avoid consumerism and over consumption, but it's more than that. The book is a compilation of writers who are writing on the same topic, but all stories are unique. So instead of getting one opinion on how to change, you are given a story or set of facts and then from there you decipher what is the right way for you to react.
The book is interesting, thought provoking, and clarifying. Its for those who want to learn more about consious consumption, and for those who arent satisfied with the Capitalistic society we live in today. This book is for anyone who is interested in the topic. Its definitely not race, class, religious exclusive.
What good I have to say about this book will never do it justice, but it is truly amazing.

"Engaged Buddhism" is a western term, but the ideal of serving others and the earth has been part of Buddhist life for 2,500 years. Just as one seeks Enlightenment so they can help all sentient beings, one must grow engaged Buddhism within themselves to make a happier and healthier world. You can volunteer at your local hospice, but if you are still driving a gas-guzzling SUV, wearing clothes from manufacturers that utilize child labor, or eating meat, you are no closer to emancipation from samsara than if you were doing nothing. And that's what Mindfulness in the Marketplace: Compassionate Responses to Consumerism is really about - using the ethics of Buddhism to guide every facet of your life to be a better person, which in turn creates a better world.

Mindfulness in the Marketplace is a truly well-done and fascinating work. Its wide-ranging topics include Buddhist economics, globalization, manhood and material possession, social transformation, Buddhism and poverty, Zen and money, modern-day slavery and the chocolate industry, domination and overconsumption, the spiritual basis of consumption - in fact, consumption is covered from all angles - and much more. There is a wonderful chapter by Bo Lozoff of the Human Kindness Foundation on the imbalance of career over family, and two perfectly suited companion chapters on "Voluntary Simplicity" by Duane Elgin and "Toward Dematerialization" by Rolf Jucker. Even the oft-taboo topic of "turning [Western] Buddhism into a commodity" is discussed.

For the purposes of this VeggieDharma.Org review (the site this review was originally written for), I was interested in the topic of vegetarianism. There are a few vague references to vegetarianism throughout the book, and a compassionate heart will find vegetarianism/veganism to be one of the end effects of many of these essays, but it isn't until Thich Nhat Hanh's chapter, "Looking Deeply at the Nutriments," that the topic is discussed. In Nhat Hanh's usual, clear style, his compassionate plea is undeniable. Later in the book, the devastation of meat-eating and the benefits of vegetarianism are brought to bear by Kate Lawrence, assistant director of the Colorado Community of Mindful Living, in her chapter "Nourishing Ourselves, Nourishing Others: How Mindful Food Choices Reduce Suffering." In these pages, Ms. Lawrence delves into vegetarianism based on the First, Second and Fifth Precepts, the ideal of Right Livelihood, and dispels the confusion over the "killed especially for you" guise that many meat-eaters use as a defense. No compassionate, engaged Buddhist can continue to eat the flesh of animals after reading this chapter.

There are a few lists in this book, questions to consider before you buy something, do something, or make a decision - "will this benefit my family or community," "will this harm the environment," things like that - and the book's editor, Allan Hunt Badiner, along with John Seed and Ruth Rosenhek, close out Mindfulness in the Marketplace with just such a list. Entitled "Personal Planetary Practices," this eight-point manifesto is not only an excellent wrap-up of the book, but it provides an excellent jumping off point for one's own engaged Buddhist - personal and worldly - practice. And point number two? "Aware of the damage to the natural systems of the Earth and the suffering inflicted on animal species from a meat-based diet, we are committed to avoid the purchase and consumption of animal products." Wonderful!

There are a couple of weak chapters in this book (you'll know `em when you read `em), but a few pages out of 300+ shouldn't deter you from making Mindfulness in the Marketplace the first book you read in your quest for engaged Buddhism.

I really enjoyed this book, and I don't teach English or writing! Not only was it an interesting story, it was very helpful in thinking through how students learn. We've all heard faculty comment about students who "just don't get it"...well here is a book that helps you understand why. Hunt's synthesis of developmental theories posed by Perry and others is really helpful in understanding why some students, particularly lower division students, simply can't do what they are asked to do in class. Developmental readiness is commonly understood to be a precursor to learning in earlier years, but there has been a reluctance to accept that some university students are still developmentally unable to do what we ask them to do. I recommend this book not only for the insight it provides, but also for the empathy and story.

I really enjoyed this book. Not only was it an interesting story, it was very helpful in thinking through how students learn. We've all heard faculty comment about students who "just don't get it"...well here is a book that helps you understand why. Hunt's synthesis of developmental theories posed by Perry and others is really helpful in understanding why some students, particularly lower division students, simply can't do what they are asked to do in class. Developmental readiness is commonly understood to be a precursor to learning in earlier years, but there has been a reluctance to accept that some university students are still developmentally unable to do what we ask them to do. I recommend this book not only for the insight it provides, but also for the empathy and story.

I really liked this poetry and I'm not a big poetry fan. My girlfriend recommended it. It was very fun to read and really interesting too. I have recommended it to several people at my reading club and we are going to read it next month.

This is one of the best collections of poetry that I've read in years. Visual poetry such as "Digging a hole in Arizona", to the dark images of " Rolling out to Sea" and "Glimmer" make this a must have collection. I've never heard of this guy, but Wow! I expect to see great things to come.

As a student new to Ron Newcomer's film class at ASU, I bought this book with the mentality many students buy textbooks...for class and for that reason only. However, after I read the first couple of chapters, I realized that this was one of the best investments in my entire college career. Newcomer writes in a very readable style, making this book not only superbly captivating "much like many of the films he discusses in the book" but fun to read. My only disappointment was to see the back cover without any more pages to delve into. This is a must buy for any film buff, particularly fans of classic films, and/or people who want a fun read about the components of film and its history. I have to agree with Taylor that Ron's love for and experience in the film business is illustrated in every sentence of this literary masterpeice. This is one book I will never sell back!

Ron Newcomer is obviously no newcomer to the history of the cinema. I understand his classes at ASU are SRO. There are countless books on the history of the cinema in circulation, and most of them are dry, academic tomes which convey very little of the magic and wonder of film. Newcomer's love for the cinema suffuses every page. He writes in a wonderfully readable style, and with a wit which is usually absent from volumes of this kind. His sections on Hitchcock and Post WWII cinema are particularly perceptive. Highly recommended for either personal reading or the classroom.

Mr. Ennico has created a wonderful tool for the average entreprenuer. Each page has useful information that reflects the experience and intelligence of the author. I will be referring back to this book as my business continues to grow.

An author with business wisdom and experience that I want. Answers to my questions on every page. Simply the best book I have ever read on being an entrepreneur.

This book would be great for a gift or when traveling. It's worth the money.

This book would be great for a gift or when traveling. It's worth the money.

Angela Elwell Hunt has worked with middle schoolers for 20 years, but it's her parenting experience that qualifies her as an expert on tweens. With humor and compassion she offers support to parents of children who are at that awkward stage between childhood and adolescence. Hunt does a thorough job of describing the problems, circumstances, and situations affecting children of middle school age--everything from academics to zits. Hunt maints that tweens need special attention because today's children are growing up faster than yesterday's. Parents need to give firm guidance to counteract the effects of the media. . . Frustrated parents will take comfort in the knowledge that the growing pains of tweens are typical and temporary. Though you could read the book from cover to cover in a couple of sittings, you'll want to keep it handy for future reference. --CHRISTIAN HOME AND SCHOOL, December 2000

"Angela Hunt takes a down-to-earth, common sense look at parenting kids through the awkward middle school years. Though the book is chock full of practical information and statistics, it manages to be highly entertaining as well, with real stories of real families' experiences. The alphabetical arrangement of topics is clever andvery helpful since this book is bound to be used over and over as a reference. What an encouragement this will be for parents just entering the 'tween' years with their children. Hunt does a wonderful job of answering those nagging questions of 'what's normal?' vs. 'what should I be concerned about?'

Wow! Think how rare it is to read a book from a slave's point of view (about a famous Texan, that was known world wide, even before his death)!

Don't get me wrong, slavery is terrible, but the point of view is like from another world. It is worth mentioning, the spirit of forgiveness and even loving kindness felt by the former slave, for his master. And how lovingly the ex-slave tells of how he looked up to the great man from Texas! This is a very rare bit of reading material!

I am certainly not an advocate of slavery in any form. Yet how profoundly refreshing it is to unearth the point of view of an actual slave that shows that the "politically correct" viewpoint made popular with "Uncle Tom's Cabin" is not necessarily factual. Mr.Hamilton illustrates quite wonderfully that slaves were not always abused and mistreated as is popularly believed. What an eye opener this book truly is! Everyone should read this book. I feel that today's racial tensions would be somewhat mellowed if the attitudes shown by Mr. Hamiliton were more of the norm. This ex-slave has something to teach us all!

This book was assigned in one of my favorite undergrad classes, which had the unassuming title "Intermediate Physical Geography." It wasn't so much a 'science' class, however, as a class on what you might call 'geography appreciation'. A great class, and a great book, for 'armchair geographers'.

Fittingly, this is not strictly a scientific 'textbook'. Physiography is a descriptive exercise, more akin to what used to be called natural history, than to related disciplines like geology. "Natural Landscapes of the United States" reads to me like a sort of field guide, introducing the reader to the variety of American physical landscapes on a continental scale. The authors divide the United States into 20-some different physiographic regions, identified by their relatively homogeneous tectonic origins, bedrock, climate, and vegetation. (These divisions are generally accepted by 'physiographers'.) Each chapter on these regions is brief, covering the basic identifying features. The book also comes with a map (mine seems to have disappeared) illustrating the division of the country.

My only real criticism is that the book is not as well illustrated as it could be. Fortunately, my teacher was well stocked with slides, and provided the necessary supporting photographic detail that the book lacked. Even without color illustrations, however, this book makes a worthwhile addition to any naturalist's or traveler's shelf.

This book is for those who want the general picture without too much detail and jargon. Part I gives the general reader the needed brief background in geology, climate, and vegetation. Part II gives brief but adequate descriptions of the natural or physiographic regions of the US and includes sites of interest.