Customer Reviews:
Non reliable one side story.......2007-07-12
The typical leftist view which does not recognize that in 1973 Chile was the laboratory for the cold war. More than 12.000 cuban soldiers were introduced into Chile by marxist Allende. He was not able to govern the country but divided its population into two sides and led them into a civil war, which was stopped at the las minute by the armed forces, requested by a majority of the population, includin Christian democrats, now allied to the socialists in the government.
Chile at its darkest hour.......2006-12-29
Pinochet is one of the most controversial dictators in Latin America. Sponsored by the United States he would sprout a reign of torture and death throughout Chile. This book covers what occurred under Pinochet in excellent detail. It shows how modern Chile was shaped out of the horrors that were seen by this regime. It is very well written and stays on thesis throughout the whole book. If you are just getting started on studying Chile this is an excellent book to start with. It really gives you a sense of this time period without being overbearing.
very compelling.......2002-11-10
They should make a movie about this even tought we we have films like missing or waking the dead. they should make one about pinochet himself he is an infimous figure who took everything when the oppritunity was right a true tyrant in every saince of the word and the book it self shows this. every one should reixamine history even this one.
An excellent overview of the Pinochet years in Chile........2002-08-02
There has been a lot of trash written about Pinochet, but this book along with Soldiers in a Narrow Land have a very balanced perspective. As the title states, there were both supporters of Pinochet and the Armed Forces, and there were opponents. Allende was not skillful in leading his country through the changes of the seventies, so a ruluctant Pinochet and the Armed Forces removed him. The excesses of the reign of terror following the coup de etat are unforgiveable, but one should remember that in Argentina the dirty war killed close to twenty thousand, where Chile's coup and terror killed 3,000.
The authors do a great job describing the successes and failures of the Pinochet regime. Also a good description of the power struggles within the Armed Forces themselves (Air Force versus Army). The one thing needing improvement in this book is an update on what has since happened in Chile.
Since I am marrying a Chilean, I found this book a great way to know more about this country. It describes the still powerful emotion in Chile over Pinochet (positive and negative).
Setting the scene.......2002-04-04
I have lived in Chile for close on 4 years now. I am not sure it will ever be possible to fully understand the Chilean psych. However - this book does bring you an inch or two closer to doing so. It certainly helps you understand why Chilean think and react the way they do to the subject of the dictatorship. However I believe that before being published in paperback -this book should have an additional chapter on the last decade and the dramatic changes that have taken place since 1991.
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Few people, writes Scott Weidensaul, are apathetic toward raptors. Once you've seen a hawk or a falcon or an eagle in action, you're likely to take an interest in how these great birds of prey make their homes in the world. If that interest has seized you--and well it should--then Weidensaul's encyclopedic guidebook to the world's principal raptor species, well illustrated with photographs, maps, and charts and full of detailed information, is an ideal companion.
Weidensaul addresses a range of questions, including the antiquity of the world's raptor species and their evolutionary history. (In this matter, his text is thoroughly up-to-date and includes the results of recent genetic research by which carrion-feeding New World vultures have been reclassified as relatives of the stork, and not of predatory hawks, eagles, and falcons.) He traces the fortunes of species such as the peregrine falcon, which had all but disappeared in North America by the 1960s owing to hunting, habitat destruction, and the use of deadly pesticides, but which has returned to the wild thanks to a vigorous program of reintroduction. Other success stories await, and Weidensaul offers helpful notes on building nest platforms and boxes, aiding injured birds, contributing to conservation groups, and otherwise seeing to it that raptors flourish. --Gregory McNamee
Book Description
A full-color, indispensable, and entertaining guide.
Customer Reviews:
A great read!.......2005-12-25
This book is a great book for people who want to learn more about raptors. It is a lot of information that is very useful, and like the title indicates, this book is quite comprehensive. I would recommend this book in addition to Raptors by John Hendrickson.
Packed with fine details any avid birder will relish.......2001-03-06
This exquisite guide will find a home in any public library and many a personal library: it covers over 300 species of raptors, blending the latest natural history facts and scientific research with photos and details of the birds in nature. From population and distribution statistics to accounts of items recovered from nests and nesting habits, Raptor Almanac is packed with fine details any avid birder will relish.
A clarification from the author.......2001-01-02
Potential buyers need to be aware that this volume is a reissue of my 1996 book "Raptors: The Birds of Prey," which the publisher has released with a new title and cover art, but with no changes to the content. I am embarrassed to see that they have promoted it as though it was a new book; while I'm pleased the book is again in print, I believe they should have been more forthright in making clear that it is a reissue instead of an entirely new work -- Scott Weidensaul. (Ignore the star rating, please -- the review would not post without it.)
Book Description
With meticulous anatomical drawings and highly detailed illustrations in an impressive variety of poses, this guidebook reveals how artists can render re-creations of some of the most elusive aerial predators. From sharp talons and curved beaks to individual feather charts, this unique resource was compiled from photographs taken of numerous specimens of each species of bird. Additional chapters discuss the physiology and habits of the kestral, hawk, and falcon while extensive color charts with paint references guide artists in finishing their creations.
Customer Reviews:
Great Reference Book.......2007-09-09
Very concise book if you are looking for a good reference book. Drawings are well executed.
Illustrated Birds of Prey.......2007-06-17
I love this book, it has every thing you could think of for questions, that you could have!
Customer Reviews:
Very useful.......2006-03-22
This is a great little book. Frank Beebe packs all the essential information around hawk training into this book, drawing on decades of practical experience and research. Beebe writes with the authority of someone who has actually practised what he is preaching, rather than some authors who seem to have written a falconry book for the sake of personal aggrandizement. He also writes in excellent English, almost with an academic eloquence.
He deals with all three classes of falconry birds: buteos, accipiters and falcons, and draws very useful comparisons between them on temperament, character and hunting application.
Note however that the book is mostly a training manual, and with the exception of a very interesting chapter on the history of falconry regulation in the US, it about trapping, furniture and hunting. If you want a book with detail on hawk care, dog training, breeding and housing then choose another one (I recommend Emma Ford's for all except breeding and dogs, Nick Fox's for the former and Diana Durman-Walters' for the latter). Note also that its a North American text - the chapters on trapping and bagged quarry are of no use to a UK falconer.
SOARS!.......2005-03-26
This is an excellent book for people who are intrested in falconry. At one time falconry was the sport of the noble gentry. This book does a real service in describing these intelligent, beautiful birds of prey and how falconers work with them.
A must have for prospective falconers.
A great beginners book........2004-12-12
I am relatively new to the world of falconry. As a result, I am reading just about everything I get my hands on. Frank Beebe is an undisputed master on the subject of falconry. I found that Mr. Beebe's style of writing, presents the information in a very easy to read & understand format. After having read this book, it convinced me that I should order his major work entitled "A Compleat Falconer". I am certain that it is most probably "The Bible" for falconry. An excellent book by an excellent author.
Excellent for Beginners.......2004-08-18
This book has very good information for beginners who are a little confused. A very good profiling on individual species. Also good section on equipment. I found it very informative and worthwhile the price.
Excellent Overview.......2002-02-12
I found this book to be an excellent overview of Falcony. It has a good section describing the different types of raptors suitable for the sport, and some interesting descriptions and drawings relating to training and equipment. However, I would not attempt to use this book as a "how-to" manual. It doesn't have nearly enough detail on any subject. In places it can be a little difficult to follow. I am pleased with my copy and will be happy to add it to my library.
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Eagles, Hawks, Falcons and Owls of America: A Coloring Album
Frances Hamterstrom
Manufacturer: Roberts Rinehart Pub
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ASIN: 0911797106 |
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In this sequel to Desert Hawk, Dylan has returned home to a hero's welcome; but she has not come home alone. Aside from Lura Grant, the woman she found in the desert, Dylan finds she has carried with her things she neither expected nor wants: nightmares.
Lura has problems of her own, not the least of which is her social climbing mother's desire to wed her off....
When Dylan leaves Lura to fight her demons alone, Lura must face some demons of her own.
Customer Reviews:
Warrior Women.......2007-08-12
This book was written after the first Gulf War. The journey of a woman and her lover and how to cope with the guilt of the war.
I wonder how many of our returning Warrior Women from Iraq and Afganistan will have the same problem?
This is fiction and the solution too easy. But the thoughts and issue of some of this book may not be far off the mark for those returning today. Food for thought.
Excellent!.......2003-09-25
Usually the sequel to anything is not as good as the original. The audience - or in the case of a book, the reader - is disappointed. I am not disappointed at all - I am left wanting even more of these characters. I found "Return of the Warrior" a VERY enjoyable read! I hope to see much more of this author's work in the future.
Hard Hitting, gritty, nicely well wrought tale........2003-09-22
When Dylan returned home with Lura by her side, she received a hero's welcome. But there is a problem, Dylan is now having nightmares, and no wonder considering the reason. The anxiety felt by both Dylan and Lura is tangible and the desperation driven behavior of both of them are from the demon fighting both endure. This sequel to Desert Hawk by Katherine E. Standell will at times have the hairs on the back of your neck begin to stand on ends. Will Dylan be able to fight off her demons and return to Lura, who not only is struggling to keep from being tossed into a social wedding by her society minded mother, but must deal with feelings of abandonment by Dylan. Will they get together? Will they be able to overcome the demons that face them both? Will they have a life together? Well, you will just have to read this tale for yourself to find out. Standell adroitness for the human situation and her descriptive narrative draw the reader right into the story. This writer has an understanding of the obsessive mien many do not possess. Standell's characters, and the interwoven personal issues are inventive and well thought out. Standell then placing them in the story settings we can all understand and believe. Discerning readers who do enjoy a well wrought tale filled with a bit of social message, nicely crafted settings and characters, vibrant dialogue at times hard hitting and gritty and a strong woman who does win in the end will find the book to their taste. Various editing issues in this story, kept it from being a five star story, but those set aside, you will certainly enjoy with well written sequel.
Customer Reviews:
Uber all the way.......2007-05-17
If you are an Uber fan this is a good story. I was disappointed with the editing of the book. Some of the sentences did not make much sense and I had to reread the sentences before and some times the ones after to get the idea.
But I am an uber nut so I liked it faults and all.
Self-published.......2003-08-06
I got this second version because of the hype about it being so much better than the first which was horribly edited and terribly formatted. This one is little changed and editing and formatting are still bad. After I had a chance to look it over and was complaining about the lack of quality of this new version I found out from a friend who heard it from a friend that this author is also the owner of the publishing company. If that's true it's shameful to do this to your own book. It's more shameful to do it to someone else's book. They should get some editors. If I want to read the unedited version I can do that for free on the internet. I'll not be buying any more of the D2D offerings until the quality improves and thier high prices come down.
Still a Train Wreck.......2003-07-20
I read this book in the first edition with great hopes because everyone in my family has been military. The book cost one arm and a leg, but it has a decent cover so I had hoped for good things. I was not impressed at all with the first version. Now my friend comes back from a bard con with a copy, and I am looking at the new one. This second version was a slight improvement, so now the book gets 2 stars, not one but it's still a train wreck. The book was not correct in the layout then, and it still is not correct though it is better. It is still overpriced and the story gets more confusing as you go along with lots of telling and not good showing, and then, to make matters worse, there is still an average of 4 typos on every single page. I'm thinking this author still needed an editor. You'd think that after all the bad reviews at the other site for the first version they would understand.
Sorry to say, this book still isn't really good enough ... It has promise but isn't nowhere near there yet.
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Summer of the Falcon (Harper Trophy Books)
Jean Craighead George
Manufacturer: HarperTrophy
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ASIN: 0064400956 |
Customer Reviews:
SOARS!.......2000-10-24
This is a lovely story about how a falcon became part of a person's life. This beautiful, independent bird is the central character in this story; the large predator soars across the story, taking the readers along for the trip.
This is such a worthwhile book. It will especially appeal to people who love falcons.
nicely printed.......1998-08-18
if you like to read about hawks, ospreys, falcons, eagles, or any birds of prey, this is the book 4 u.
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Eagles, Hawks and Falcons of the World
Leslie Brown , and
Dean Amadon
Manufacturer: Book Sales
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Binding: Hardcover
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ASIN: 155521472X |
Customer Reviews:
At minimum, a very interesting read........2005-12-26
I found the text to be quite readable and a lot more interesting than some other books on raptors that I have read. This book, of course, cites many different sources, and with those cites, they are clearly stated that these are the opinions and facts of the authors he is citing from. A good portion of the books I have read regarding raptors, the authors use pictures of wild birds where this book mostly uses pictures of captive birds; I was some what puzzled by this, but all the pictures are clearly marked.
There are many tables and graphs in the book and where some are incomplete there is at least one where I questioned just how accurate the data actually was; I had to keep reminding myself that when I read this book, the opinions of the experts vary; I got the impression that the author was trying to give the reader the impression.
Hawks, Eagles and Falcons of North America: Biology and Natu.......2003-04-24
I was a little disappointed when I received the book. I found several inaccuracies in the text and many of the photos appear to be of captive or mounted birds.
A good reference.......1998-11-12
It was an interesting read about the different types of raptors seen in North America.
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Falcons and Falconry
Manufacturer: London House and Maxwell
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Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: 0827703228 |
Product Description
Basic information on choosing, training and using equipment, chapters on the different species. A simpler book that is meant to lead the falcon lover to more advanced works. Fun and facts from the authors own experiences have been added.
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