Hunter Books

Born in the 1800's, Mr. Woodcock relates his experiences from 50 years in the "tall timber". Ahead of his time, he expounds on the wisdom of closed seasons and game management. If you enjoy hunting; if you daydream of life in the mountains; this is a MUST read! In his folksy 'down home' way, he tells story after story of the rugged life in the mountains of Pennsylvania, as well as hunts in the west and south. If your son (or daughter) is new to hunting, GET THEM THIS BOOK! READ IT YOURSELF! Oh, to have been born in that long ago, forgotten era! Being from Pennsylvania myself, this has long been one of my favorite outdoor books, as I am sure it will be for you.

Harlem boxer Stormy Rhodes and his lover Carlos face homophobia and violence, yet also find warm support in unexpected quarters. Their story plays against a background of boxing in Atlantic City and Madison Square Garden, the bars and streets of Greenwich Village, and New York's gay pride parade. But the final reckoning must be in the ring.
--- From book's back cover

I am job hunting at the moment. I belong to a voluntary group (...). I found this book so useful to help with the stages of unemployment, that I am mentioning this book on our email distribution list. The family members and friends of the person who is laid off will also benefit from this book. It is great to refer to @ the worst points in the search.
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Excellent resource. The author is sincere and knowledgeable - I even called him and he was very responsive to my questions. Not to mention the book being a complete page-turner. But it also has a personal touch, which is sorely missed in many real estate resources these days.

This book is only five pages long, but my one-year-old loves it. He gets to stick his finger in the shark's toothy mouth and other such activities. High excitement!

As with many Radio series, Casey, Crime Photographer had its origins in pulp fiction. A new book by J. Randolph Cox and David S. Siegel covers the Casey character from the first stories in a pulp magazine, to novels and comic books, plays, motion pictures, Radio and television. The authors have uncovered much previously unpublished information and have presented it in a very readable format.

The Casey character was created by award-winning mystery writer George Harmon Coxe and premiered in a short story in a popular pulp magazine of the 1930s, Black Mask. Included in Flashgun Casey are that original short story, "Return Engagement," and a biography of Casey's creator, who was twice President of the Mystery Writers of America (MWA) and recipient of the MWA Grand Master Award in recognition of his lifetime contribution to the mystery genre.

The non-Radio manifestations of Casey are thoroughly documented in the book. Background information is provided on the various literary, theatrical, motion picture and video productions involving the crime-fighting photographer. The authors trace how the Casey character and supporting cast changed with the demands of the different media. They also provide synopses of all 21 short stories and novelettes, six novels, four comic books, two films and a play. Additionally, there is a broadcast log for the 1945 and 1951-1952 television series.

The sections on the Radio series cover approximately 40 percent of the book. There are photographs and an illustration of all main cast and crew members. A variety of topics relating to the Radio series are elaborated on:
how Casey came to Radio;
an overview of Casey's Radio career; cast and crew information and program changes;
series title, times slot, and opening changes;
an assessment of Casey's popularity;
ratings; and
a sampling of plot summaries.
Radio scripts for two Casey episodes that are not in circulation, "Hanged by the Neck" and "The White Monster," also have been included by the authors.

The Radio log was compiled from many sources including CBS archives materials, the scripts of the primary writer, Alonzo Deen Cole, and information from a variety of newspapers and other sources. The log includes broadcast dates for all episodes, titles for all but 19 episodes, writer credits, broadcast days and times, and whether or not an episode is in circulation. The log also lists those episodes whose scripts were reused.

Flashgun Casey, Crime Photographer: From the Pulps to Radio and Beyond is well-written and researched and highly informative. David S. Siegel and J. Randolph Cox should be congratulated for bringing much new information into print. If you are a fan of this popular radio series and/or would like to learn more about the various incarnations of this character, this book is for you.

This is a super little book that guides the true swapmeet seeker to see beyond the box. McCree takes All-America's wasteful consumption into the land of 2nd Hand Roses and, oh, what beauties can be found in other people's garbage, garages or other venues. Ms. McCree even instructs one on setting up your own "shop" and how to have that eye for the odd, misshapen and often ignored item.

This goodie stands high in the frugality chain of such publishings as The Tightwad Gazette, however, Cree McCree's writing is a fresh and lively voice which is 1st Hand.

Having recently moved to Florida from New York, I wanted to take the time to explore a little but didn't know where to start. This book does a good job of describing the many different areas to see and things to do all over the state. Good maps and brght pictures are all through the book. Now I have plenty of places I want to go see if I could only find the time........

The author has researched nine cities in Florida in depth. I would advise anyone looking to relocate there to read this. It descibes the educational, medical and cultural scene quite well; it also provides tips for those new to the heat and humidity capital of NA.

This is a fine children's book about the life of William Bartram, one of America's early and great naturalists. The story is told in the form of a journal, written by the young William, and is accompanied by helpful maps and vivid illustrations of scenes from his various journeys. Begun on his eighth birthday, the brief but evocative journal entries tell of the boy's early interest in botany, and of his longing to accompany his father John Bartram on his explorations of the newly colonized Americas. He learns to make detailed renderings of leaves, and to identify the various types of plants in the region. Historical details are introduced casually, in the matter-of-fact manner of a child. He tells, for example, of a war between the British and the French that caused them to cancel a journey, or of his encounter with a friend of his father's -- Benjamin Franklin!! - who explains to him the marvels of electricity. We eventually see the young boy grow into a man, who is both sensitive to nature and respectful of the diverse cultures of the various inhabitants of the land. Particularly poignant is the subtle manner in which the author portrays the young man's attachment to and feeling for his aging father, as indicated in a pivotal scene where the son must rescue his father from drowning. Or in a later scene when William brings stories of a lovely but as-yet unnamed tree. His father has lost his vision, and cannot see the drawings that his son brings home for him, but together they name the species Franklinia, in honor of their mutual friend. In an informative afterward, the author points out that this tree has only survived today due to the plantings of it that Bartram made on his farm. This is a very simple and unassuming story, about a remarkable man, that can be appreciated by both young and old. It introduced me to a part of American history that I knew little about, and even inspired my two children to begin journals of the things they discover in nature.