Ulysses Quebec (Ulysses Travel Guide Quebec)

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Here is a unique guidebook that will lead you along Ontario's many exhilarating and picturesque roads and trails, allowing you to discover the province's fascinating towns and countryside from up close. Designed for cycling enthusiasts and beginners alike, it describes numerous tours for all levels with precise and easy-to-follow directions, and handy advice and safety tips to help you plan your trip with the maximum comfort and ease. There are even special sections on cycling with children and camping. This guidebook takes you through the hilly countryside of the Niagara Escarpment, around Manitoulin Island and the Sudbury area, along the Rideau Canal and through the Gatineau Hills, as well as through Ottawa and the Olde Town district of Toronto. This guide contains 37 tours with the levels of difficulty clearly indicated, as well as detailed information on the riding surface and distances. You'll find descriptions of the major sights and events along the route, as well as listings of farmers' market days and bicycle shops. There are tours along the Trans Canada Trail and other greenways in the province, and over 75 additional off-road trails so you can set off and explore on your own. And it also contains more than 45 maps and diagrams to help you visualize the routes. The Ulysses Green Escapes Guide Cycling In Ontario: a fresh perspective on the province!

Quebec City (Ulysses Travel Guide Quebec City) (Ulysses Travel Guide Quebec City)

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Highly descriptive guide
The Basics, but not much more

Quebec City (Ulysses Travel Guide Quebec City) (Ulysses Travel Guide Quebec City)
Ulysses
Manufacturer: Hunter Publishing (NJ)
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Binding: Paperback

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Lonely Planet Montreal & Quebec City (Lonely Planet Travel Guides)

ASIN: 2894647298

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Highly descriptive guide.......2006-11-28

Lots of great walking tours, and a lot of different options for restaurants, lodging, and stuff to do. The maps were quite helpful when I went to Quebec City for the first time. In many ways, this book is better than similar guides as it is written by local authors and published by a Canadian company, so there is inside knowledge of the area. Absolutely wonderful restaurants that do not appear in other publications are listed here. But this is not a perfect guide. The language section consists primarily of standard French phrases rather than ones more likely to be heard in Quebec, and it is a bit smaller than what most travellers would find useful. This is a concern because the Quebec dialect of French is comprehensible to French speakers, but it can be significantly different from that spoken in France or taught in schools. An addition of local phrases would be of great use. Why the language section is so light is uncertain.

Overall, though, I recommend this and other publications from this publisher for the traveller going to Canada. If I get to Montreal or other areas in French speaking Canada, I will be sure to get the equivalent versions of this publication for my trip.

The Basics, but not much more.......2006-03-20

This guide book included interesting walking tours and descriptions of historic buildings and monuments of Quebec. However, it was not good at giving directions to locate restaurants. Although it did have a mini glossary of French terms, this did not include regional dishes found in restaurants, which was a problem for me in the few restaurants where no English menu was available. Also, the introductory text about the history and society of Quebec was not well-written. Too bad Let's Go! doesn't make a Quebec City guide!

Ulysses Ontario (Ulysses Travel Guide Ontario)

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Ulysses Ontario (Ulysses Travel Guide Ontario)
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Manufacturer: Ulysses Travel Guides
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 2894647735

Ulysses Ottawa-Hull (Ulysses Travel Guide Ottawa)

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Ottawa/ULYSSES Travel Guide

Ulysses Ottawa-Hull (Ulysses Travel Guide Ottawa)
Pascale Couture
Manufacturer: Ulysses Travel Guides
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 2894643314

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Ottawa, Canada's enchanting capital, and Hull, its Quebecois neighbor, attract numerous visitors each year - for both business and pleasure - who marvel at the quality of life, cultural activities and exquisite architecture of these cities. This Ulysses Travel Guide shows you the region's fascinating museums, takes you to the majestic buildings on Parliament Hill, points out the finest restaurants and accompanies you to the festivals that enliven the streets in summer and the legendary Rideau Canal in winter.

This guide includes: detailed descriptions of all the attractions, complete with star-ratings so you can spot the "must-sees" at a glance; extensive reviews of the best accommodations and restaurants in every price range, with our favorites clearly indicated, as well as night spots and shops, all indexed so that you can easily find what you're looking for; more than a dozen maps to make getting around a breeze. The Ulysses Travel Guide Ottawa - Hull reveals all the charms and secrets of Canada' National Capital Region!

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Ottawa/ULYSSES Travel Guide.......2000-05-10

Easy to care everywhere, full of useful information, pocket edition.A lot of helpful tips and directions are crammed in such a small book.Maps are very detailed,but should read better if in color.

Ulysses Travel Guide Ontario's Bike Paths and Rail Trails

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Ulysses Travel Guide Ontario's Bike Paths and Rail Trails
John Lynes
Manufacturer: Ulysses Travel Guides
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Spiral-bound

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ASIN: 2894644019

Ulysses Travel Guide Ontario, 4th (Ulysses Travel Guides)

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Ulysses Travel Guide Ontario, 4th (Ulysses Travel Guides)
Pascale Couture
Manufacturer: Ulysses Archive
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 2894643446

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Whether they are looking for a thoroughly urban experience, an outdoor adventure, or something in between, Ontario has a wealth of memorable experiences in store for the thousands of tourists and business travelers who visit this Canadian province each year.

This Ulysses Travel Guide leads you along the banks of the St. Lawrence River and the shores of the Great Lakes, through charming 19th-century villages and to exciting cities like Toronto, Ontario's multicultural, metropolitan capital. It also introduces the province's magnificent natural splendors, from the majestic Niagara Falls to idyllic hidden beaches on Lake Huron and the untamed landscape of the Canadian Shield.

In this guide you will find: descriptions of all the attractions in cities and towns in every region, star-rated to help you spot the must-sees at a glance; the inside scoop on the best accommodations, restaurants, outdoor activities and nightlife for every budget; and more than 50 detailed maps and city plans to make getting around a breeze.

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Ontario¿s most charming bed & breakfasts are presented in this unique guidebook, in cities like Toronto and Ottawa, as well as in regions such as Niagara Falls or even Northern Ontario. A one-page description accompanied with an illustration is devoted to each establishment which has been pre-screened for such things as it's policies regarding children and animals. An ideal tool for the do-it-yourself traveler visiting Ontario!

Hiking in Ontario (Ulysses Travel Guides)

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Hiking in Ontario (Ulysses Travel Guides)
Tracey Arial
Manufacturer: Ulysses Travel Guides
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Spiral-bound

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ASIN: 2894643063

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Whether you're looking for a day away from the city with the baby strapped to your back and the dog on a leash, a week-long immersion in the wilderness, or a wheelchair-accessible trail, this Ulysses Green Escapes guide has it covered!

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A Touching And Yet Unfinished Story.......2006-12-30

What can be said about this book? Well...maybe that it's very interesting how the author, was able to embed so many well detailed moments into the story AND the emotions that a young man feels. How's to say what is right and what is wrong for a man to feel when he's confused and in search for answers? That is pretty much what the author tries to explore throughout the story.

However, there are a few things in which I was [am] a bit puzzuled about. Was the reason for not exploring the characters moments with sex something to be best left to the imagination or just being caucious? What becomes of the characters with their families, friends and society?

My believe is that maybe the author left these details out so that maybe...just maybe some day, he could pick up the story again and continue it. I can clearly see this story being continued and explored more...so, how's to say?

Better than most YA coming-out books....but not great........2003-10-02

This is one of the better books I've read on the subject of coming out, aimed at a young adult audience. But that's not saying much. I think a kid who is struggling with his (or her) identity would be better off reading and 'adult' book like Edmund White's gorgeous "The Beautiful Room is Empty". The writing is what elevates this book to better than average. The plot is fairly typical. A young, gifted athlete (why are they always athletes?) discovers his attraction to another boy is mutual. At first they don't discuss this attractions; instead sublimating with fast driving, wrestling, and a hunting expedition. The author began to lose me when, after the boys confront each other with their feelings, they remain incredibly chaste, even during mutual showers and nights spent in the same bed, half-nude. They learn to sublimate their sexual feelings by long runs followed by the aformentioned showers. The main character, David, while seemingly less worldy then Theo, seems willing. He is physically more powerful than Theo, more imaginative, and at times more persuasive in his arguments so it isn't too big a stretch to imagine him finding away to gently force the issue. Theo, who seems to have little control over his other appetites; smoking, drinking, fast driving; has remarkable self-control when it comes to sex. Naturally, this is a young adult book and the author has to be fairly discreet but one has to suspend their disbelief a bit far to accept that with all their opportunities (they are left alone for the weekend on more than one occasion) they don't even kiss.
Also, with such a short novel, short even by young adult standards, the author should have concentrated on one storyline; that of the two boys and their developing relationship. The side story of Gretel, Theo's grandmother, was distracting and out-of-place, having little bearing on what was happening between the boys. At the end, when we learn about her tragic past, it seems rushed, a device to shed some light on Theo's behavior, as well as her own. The author got so caught up in this character that he lost sight of his readers. I picked up this book in the hopes of reading an engaging story of two teenage boys discovering the joys, the heartaches, and the thrills of first love. Instead, I found myself growing impatient when at times Theo seemed to be a third wheel in the friendship between David and Gretel. I can't imagine the average teenage reader will have more patience for this than I. Perhaps the author should have saved Gretel's story for a different kind of book.

Ultimately, Theo is just too undeveloped a character. The reader is first introduced to him as a rebel who cares little for what others think of him. Very quickly the author seems to run out of steam when it comes to delving any deeper into Theo's motivations. His rebelliousness seems to be mere bravado; a pose. He initiates contact with David by making a rather brazen proposition on the second page of the book. Later, when he confesses his terror at the prospect of being gay for the rest of his life it doesn't ring true. Up until then he has seemed to sure of himself and of his ultimate success at hooking up with David. The far less worldly David instinctively realizes that there are strength in numbers when he confides in Theo, " It doesn't seem quite so bad when we're together. When we get to see each other and be together." This isn't out of keeping with David's character. Early in the book, he quits rugby after coming to the realization he is playing for the wrong reasons. He consistantly shows himself to be a young man unwilling to be untrue to himself. He has spent a great deal of time getting used to the idea even to the point of examing himself all over and concluding that he is not different from other boys accepting who he is attracted to. He has few illusions about who he is attracted to and is ready to accept it as long as he has love. In David, the author proves he can write a believable and consistant character so it is a mystery why he didn't work a little harder to flesh out Theo. The grandmother is a more fully realized character than Theo. One never has any doubts what motivates her behavior. She too is one with very little illusions about herself. I believe the author's intentions were good in developing Gretel the way he did; her horrible past is meant to provide insight to Theo's character and at the same time provide a bit of a moral lesson about hate which is clearly meant as a plea for tolerance for the young gay protaganists. As a message device is was handled far less clumsily then most young adult authors manage. Unfortunately, the author relies to heavily on our acceptance that Theo's personality has been shaped soley by the reality of Gretel's past. While it would surely have some bearing on Theo's character, too much is left out. When David confronts Theo, demanding to know why he hasn't been told about Gretel's past, accusing him of not caring, Theo retorts, "What the hell d'you mean? It is me. That is what I am. She is what I am. That, and more besides. Stuff she hasn't told you, might never tell you." We do learn the rest of the story, but not until the penultimate page of the book. While Gretel's revelation does provide some insight into Theo's character, it merely leaves one wondering why the author chose to clue us in at the end, when it doesn't really matter any more, at least not to the reader, and after all, who is the book for if not the reader?

tough book to review.......2003-01-16

This is one of the most difficult reviews I have written. First of all, I am a 37 year old, gay man from the U.S., so I know I am not the average reader the author expected to reach. However, I am a consultant to a library about gay/lesbian youth books, so I read dozens of "coming of age" books every month. "The Blue Lawn" threw me for a loop. The New Zealand language is stunning and beautiful to an outsider. The way the author also blended the effects of World War II into the book and the present is fantastic. Most of the characters seem so real.

However, the book lacks a few key elements. Without reveling any of the plot for those of you who decide to read the book, allow me to try to explain. The boys are so quick to anger, yet never seem to reach any degree of real longing for each other. Their anger, due to their love/lust for each other, comes so quickly; but when presented with opportunites for physical contact and expressions of their apparent love, they fall short and I find it hard to imagine that two 16 year olds would not have progressed beyond a simple kiss and sleeping in the same bed (clothed). While I understand that the author may have wanted to avoid any explicit sexual situations (as I believe this book was written for the younger reader), he could have at least had the boys been a bit more physical - something more realistic in this day and age.

If I may be so bold as to offer advice to to the author... take this book, expand it a bit more, explore each character a bit more and make the relationship between the two sixteen year olds just a bit more realistic. You kept them just a bit too pure and a young gay boy reading this book may want to know that doing more than just sleeping in the same bed is okay.

On the other hand, I must commend the author for his fantastic use of words, his blending of the past and present, and for allowing non-New Zealand readers to understand the role rugby plays in a young man's life. I would not hesitate to read more by this author and I have to say that this book is worth the price. It could be better, but, it is worth the price. My final thought.. I hope William Taylor writes another, longer, more drawn out book. I'll be the first to buy it.

Nice story, although somewhat of a stretch in places.......2003-01-16

This is a sweet book. The story is short but given the intended audience that is probably a good thing.

The author wastes no time in getting his two protagonists together as friends. After a rocky start, they develop a tentative but devoted relationship. When it comes to talking to one another, the two boys don't do much to explore what their friendship really means. The author seems to stretch things a bit when it comes to having the two of them sleep together in an embrace yet not become sexual. I don't know if we can really believe that two teenaged boys would be able to hold back, especially since the older boy, Theo, clearly establishes himself as a risk-taker who is not afraid to make bold moves.

I was less taken with the Holocaust subplot. Although the author probably intended it as a way of giving more dimension to Theo's grandmother, I'd have prefered more time seeing how the boys interacted.

The author's style is pleasant -- just right for the material -- and the New Zealand slang came across as rather charming to this American reader. The character of David does seem like a nice kid.

Recommended, but only if you are not looking for a sex romp every five pages.

Making the Untold Ordinary.......2002-11-27

David is the star of his school's rugby team and he is famous throughout his New Zealand community for being so. But gradually he's discovered that rugby isn't something he's really interested and as is natural he needs to painfully pull himself out of that role in the community. At the same time he is doing this he meets Theo, a mysterious newcomer to the community. There is an unspoken bond between the boys from when they meet and a gradual friendship is created. Theo is extroverted, rebellious against adults and blunt in trying to bring issues to the forefront whilst concealing aspects of his identity and feelings he finds hard to vocalize. Green-thumbed David is the opposite, a good boy who always does as he should and gets along with adults, but who is able to insist on what he needs to make him happy. It's interesting the ways these boys are shown to come together from different parts of society to form a romantic relationship that neither of them fully understand. It is a relationship which proves through various tests to be a lasting one.

This novel is beautifully written. It never fully tells what the boys relationship is because it is in a slow process of formation. It isn't a representation of a typical coming out story or gay discovery, but a unique discovery of new sexual feelings for two sharply drawn individuals. It seems strange at times that for hormonal boys of their age there is no realisation throughout the narrative of their sexual feelings, but this is explained to be because they literally don't know what to do yet. The presence of Theo's grandmother sometimes distracts from the main story of the boy's budding relationship, though she is an interesting enough character that seems to be crying for a story in her own right. This is a very lovingly told, nice tale that explores how "normal" boys adjust to new aspects of their identity.

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Tractor Guide

Used Tractor Price Guide 2004: 1939-2003 (Official Tractor Blue Book)
Primedia Business Directories & Books
Manufacturer: Clymer Pubns
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0892879815

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Tractor Guide.......2007-01-22

What makes Prmedia tractor guides so great is that they never drop a year. Every year they just get thicker. These are the best source of information for tractor lovers.

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Blue Lawn of Heaven
A Collection of Insightful Short Stories

Blue Lawn of Heaven
Z Kelley
Manufacturer: iUniverse, Inc.
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 059541172X

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"One morning, a woman went out to walk her dog and returned home a millionaire. What was significant was not that she, a newly recovered alcoholic, redeemed the lottery ticket at B&B Liquors but that, for twenty-three years, she told no one about the winnings."
-From the short story "Offshore"

This collection of ten short stories tells of ordinary people in extraordinary, sometimes supernatural circumstances. Author Z. Kelley delves into the very essence of our psyche to create a stunning portrait of the human condition.

"Autoerotica"-A woman who cannot remember her own name visits an auto mechanic. She disappears as mysteriously as she arrives but not before she repairs the mechanics of his soul.

"Blue Lawn of Heaven"-the man who has everything-wealth, stature, a mansion on the Blue Lawn of Heaven-discovers the one thing he cannot live without-the love of a strange woman who can never be his.

"Superman Redux"-The Milosevic brothers, renowned film directors, are torn apart by a femme fatale. Will she destroy their relationship?

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Blue Lawn of Heaven.......2007-10-07

Blue Lawn of Heaven presents nine vignettes on a theme: Love, though too often transitory and generally painful, is nevertheless worth the risk. Indeed, it is love which elevates life from mere biology to what it means to be human.

This series of finely crafted and lyrically written stories is bound together by a second thread as well. Each tale carries a supernatural element meant to convey a plane of existence beyond the observed. Often this is a place occupied by a benevolent, guiding power, though in the case of The Mayor's Wife, a demonic presence is the antagonist. Either way, we are made to know there exists forces greater than ourselves, forces we would do well to acknowledge, but ones we are not obliged to follow. If this sounds like ancient mythology, good. The stories in Blue Lawn of Heaven are the same type of parable, designed to reveal the universal through the specific.

If literature is your pleasure, or you just enjoy a well written story, Blue Lawn of Heaven is for you. Get a copy. Read it. Think about the stories. Then read them again. They're that good.

--- Steve Long, Oregon

A Collection of Insightful Short Stories.......2007-07-19

A very impressive debut by Z Kelley. Blue Lawn of Heaven is a collection of insightful short stories by this Southern California author. Kelley's stories are uplifting -- her characters refuse to allow the pitfalls of life from stealing their hope. These stories are a testament to the strength of relationships.

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Jazz Theory and Practice/Book and Disk
Richard J. Lawn , and Jeffrey L. Hellmer
Manufacturer: Wadsworth Publishing Company
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The Blue Lawn.(Review)(Young Adult Review)(Brief Article): An article from: The Horn Book Magazine

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The Blue Lawn.(Review)(Young Adult Review)(Brief Article): An article from: The Horn Book Magazine

Manufacturer: Horn Book, Inc.
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Digital

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This digital document is an article from The Horn Book Magazine, published by Horn Book, Inc. on May 1, 1999. The length of the article is 765 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: The Blue Lawn.(Review)(Young Adult Review)(Brief Article)
Publication: The Horn Book Magazine (Magazine/Journal)
Date: May 1, 1999
Publisher: Horn Book, Inc.
Volume: 75 Issue: 3 Page: 339

Article Type: Book Review, Young Adult Review, Brief Article

Distributed by Thomson Gale

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The House on Blue Lawn
L. E., II Hastings
Manufacturer: Red Lead Press
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0805983759

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Throughout his recovery, L.E. Hastings II has gone though the loss of his foster son from a crippling disease, holding the hand of his mother as she passed away, and going back to school to make that amend to himself, using the tools that were so freely given by those who came before him. Writing down his thoughts so they might help us heal has been a very important part of Mr. Hastings's recovery.

Now for the first time in The House on Blue Lawn, we find the intensely personal short stories that opened up a whole new world to his recovery. From the first paragraph of "The Less Than Club" to the laughable ending in "S.P.A.M." to the heartfelt story of "The Last Son," Mr. Hastings has a way of passing along his message of hope in his writing and the destructive way his life used to be. Glimpse into the writer's life, heart, and mind as you read these stories, and you too just might identify your own path of recovery.

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1990 Lawn Mower Trade-In Guide Blue Book

Manufacturer: Primedia Business Directories & Books
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Binding: Paperback

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1990 Lawn Mower Trade-In Guide Blue Book

Manufacturer: Intertec Pub
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0872883213

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The blue lawn
Loretto E Kolle
Manufacturer: R.F. Fenno & Company
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Binding: Unknown Binding
ASIN: B0008A33II

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Bluegrass billbug in Idaho lawns (Current information series / University of Idaho, College of Agriculture, Cooperative Extension Service, Agricultural Experiment Station)
Craig R Baird
Manufacturer: University of Idaho, College of Agriculture, Cooperative Extension Service, Agricultural Experiment Station
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ASIN: B00072AJO8

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