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Digging for the facts
Marion Smith has a wealth of information here, but her organization is weak and she repeats herself. Is this a collection of individual articles? This book isn't for the casual reader; he/she needs patience and diggingskills. As it's out of print, it's also very expensive (not Marion Smith'sfault). Still, anyone interested in the Shaw family will find here, whatwith Shaws, Lowells, and other collaterals, a geneological history of NewEngland, together with material on Robert Gould Shaw not found elsewhere. ... Read more

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This beautifully and comprehensively illustrated Atlas provides a useful educational tool for trainees and general ObGyns who may not be up-to-date with recent research in the condition. The book is a fully revised third edition summarizing advances in the diagnosis and management of the disease. Particularly expanded for this edition are sections on ultrasound and MRI imaging, and non-surgical interventions. New for this edition are aseries of case-histories that expand on topics under consideration and increase the pedagogic value. For the first time, illustrations will be fully integrated with the text. As with all Atlases, the visual approach isvalued by many customers as a quick and memorable method of assimilating essential information on a topic or disease. ... Read more

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American Baskets is the first book to offer a comprehensive overview of an art form that is ten thousand years old. Basketmaking is the most basic of all crafts in its methods and material, and its development reflects specifically local traditions. Here, author Robert Shaw ("the information source on major U.S. crafts" -- Booklist) examines the craft's history and artistry throughout the country and through various periods.

Once among the most common of household objects, handmade baskets have a cachet that has never been equaled. Despite the fact that the American artisan basket has all but disappeared from daily use (the baskets that we have in our homes today are either made from synthetic materials, often by machine, or imported from overseas where labor is cheap), the genuine example of a handcrafted basket is highly prized as a beautiful and valuable object. Baskets are fixtures in the popular style of country decorating, and collectors search out fine antiques as well as outstanding contemporary basket creations. American Baskets celebrates the treasures of yesterday while exploring the work of many of the fine artists who labor over the art form today.

Beautifully photographed and exhaustively researched, American Baskets analyzes the influences of both Native Americans and early settlers, including the Aleuts and Hopi as well as the Quakers and Pennsylvania Dutch. The significant contributions of early African-American East Coast culture and the rich heritage of rural Appalachia are also discussed. Paying special attention to the collectible aspect of the American basket, Robert Shaw investigates every type of basket indigenous to this country: ash splint farm baskets, rattan "lightship" baskets, rye straw baskets, African-American rush baskets, and more. A resource guide listing museums that house basket exhibits, antiques dealers and auction houses that sell high-quality pieces, and traditional basket artisans and organizations completes the elegant package.Amazon.com Review
Whether tramping through the woods of Appalachia in search of thestraightest-grained white oak or wading through the marshes of the Carolinalow country gathering bulrush, the basket maker is intimately bound tonature and the raw materials of her craft. Few traditional handcrafts stillin practice today, adds Robert Shaw in American Baskets, are sodependent upon the maker's skill with her hands--only the simplest tools,if any, are needed.

Understanding the history and cultural origins of basket-making techniquesis the first step in a collector's or an enthusiast's appreciation of finevintage or contemporary baskets, and Shaw's book, an introduction to themajor American basketry traditions, is a good place to start reading.Deftly weaving together cultural, religious, and personal histories andgeographic and environmental influences on the craft, Shaw traces thedevelopment of the many distinct native traditions: the Aleuts ofAlaska; the Cherokees; the so-called immigrant traditions of NewEngland; the Shakers; the Germans of the Taconic Mountains in New York; traditions in Nantucket, Pennsylvania, and Appalachia; and the African American communitiesof the coastal Southeast. Simple, full-color photographs of some of thefinest specimens in American collections are accompanied by intelligent,thorough captions listing the artisan (when known), date and place oforigin, various materials and dyes used, dimensions, and notes on thebasket's intended or possible uses.

Rather than muddying the often quite compelling stories of the earliestAmerican basket makers and their descendants, information aimed atcollectors is gathered into separate sections that provide overviews of themarket conditions for various styles of baskets and how they've changed inthe last century or so, what to look for and snap up at auctions--and whatto avoid. Caring for and displaying fine baskets is covered in the book'sbrief final chapter. --Liana Fredley ... Read more

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This text focuses on the profound changes which have occurred in the political geography of the former Soviet Union since the early 1990s and the sweeping economic and social reforms which are radically altering the character of the entire region. ... Read more

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Fabulous quilt book
Not only does this book have beautiful pictures of a wide variety of quilts, it covers the history of quilting. It brings alive the rich tapestry of quilting and why it has evolved from a necessity in women's lives to an art form. It is both a wonderful pictorial review of quilts and a great leaning tool.

A "to die for" book for quilters
This book is by far the most beautiful and informative book I have ever owned. It is also the biggest and heaviest book I have ever carried out of a store. It is full of wonderful prints of quilts of all kinds and from history as well as today.The text is fascinating as you read about the truth of the history of quilting, about quilts done by the people of different modern cultures and about the trends and exciting things happening in quilting today. I am sure this book will bring hundreds of hours of enjoyment both in the reading and in the gazing again and again at the prints ... Read more

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A study of the Shaw-Harris-Wilde literary relationship.

THIS TITLE IS CITED AND RECOMMENDED BY:Books for College Libraries. ... Read more

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The bass is the ultimate American fish, flourishing from the Atlantic to the Pacific, from Mexico to Canada and everywhere in between. Bass fishing is bigger than golf and tennis combined, with more than 30 million anglers matching wits with this canny and aggressive prey. For some, it's a beloved pastime; for others it's a consuming passion. For Shaw Grigsby, it's nothing less than a way of life.

He's a legendary figure in the enormous fraternity of bass anglers, a veteran of eight BASS Masters Classics, the sport's most prestigious event. He's won five major tournaments along with dozens of other competitions, and taken home more than a million dollars in prize money. He's a consummate professional -- and once you nibble at his irresistible book, he'll hook you just as surely as the bass he stalks so skillfully.

Bass Master Shaw Grigsby is Shaw Grigsby at his best -- and when it comes to bass, nobody's better. Even the most seasoned angler will find tips and strategies galore, on everything from fine-tuning a lure to thinking like a fish, and his soft-spoken, infectious enthusiasm will catch the imagination of newcomers everywhere. You'll learn where to find the fish in any kind of water and any kind of weather: how to sense the patterns that consistently produce results: what casting technique works best in any given conditions: when to coax a bass and when to challenge him: and even why a handsaw can make the difference between a disappointing day and a world-class weigh-in.

Shaw Grigsby shares his extraordinary fishing expertise with a modesty and generosity that's all too rare in today's hyper, high-pressure world, but he does something more. In telling his own story and those of other anglers he's known in his long career, he works a very special kind of magic that combines the spirit of a true sportsman with a deep respect for nature. And as he teaches you just about everything there is to know about the art of bass fishing, he'll teach you more than a little about life itself.

Only a handful of anglers are lucky enough to enjoy a day on the water with Shaw Grigsby, but in its wonderful mix of lessons and lore, excitement and sheer exhilaration. Bass Master Shaw Grigsby really is the next best thing to being there. ... Read more

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Great book
A very easy book to read and has alot of information. If you are a bass fisherman you should read this book.

Bass Master Shaw Grigsby: Notes on Fishing and Life
I still have not recieved this item and I have emailed the seller about that but have not recieved any response.I ordered it about a month ago.Please help.Thank you.

Lots of bassin info
Shaw Grigsby is obviously a Bass Master and tells his own story in a humble and consistently interesting way.

The one thing that is a bit off-putting about the book are the "testimonials" included between chapters. We're already convinced that Grigsby is a good guy--the gushing endorsements from third parties seem excessive and not in very good taste.

not your typical fishing book
This isn't your typical bass tips book.It's that and so much more.Yes you will gain valuable knowledge as to how to catch more and bigger bass.Shaw truly is a master and his tips are golden.But he also offers insight into what it takes to be a professional angler, into life, into fishing in general, and the history of bass fishing.It's a biography and more and it stands heads above the numerous books in this genre.

shaw is great
great book, I met shaw grigsby, and I must say if you read the book, youll feel like you now him an honest book, ... Read more

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Excellent for learning English - both for kids and ESL
This is the best dictionary I have used for learners of English as as a second language and is also good for kids.The definitions are not circular and the ranking of word frequency is useful. ... Read more

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Not one of them is classical, but the sixty-five superb acoustic and electric guitars from 1834 to 1998 featured in this beautiful little book are definitely classics. The team who produces Pomegranate’s long-running and highly popular Classic Guitars wall calendar brings us a pocket jewel of a book. Robert Shaw’s introduction concisely describes the guitar’s evolution and the twentieth-century explosion of creativity that has resulted in thousands of top-notch luthiers and millions of instruments worldwide. Michael Tamborrino courtesy of Vintage Guitar, Inc. supplies luminous full-color studio photographs of history’s most significant—or just plain coolest—guitars, with illuminating technical and cultural notes by Shaw. Sumptuously produced, inexpensive, and full of absorbing information, Classic Guitars is an obvious choice for those with a guitarist on their gift list. And by now, everybody in the world probably knows a guitarist.

About the Author Curator, musician, and art historian Robert Shaw has written extensively about American music and folk art. His books include America's Traditional Crafts, Quilts: A Living Tradition, American Baskets, and Great Guitars. With Michael Tamborrino, he has produced a calendar, Classic Guitars, for Pomegranate since 1999.

About the Photographer Michael Tamborrino is a photographer, a writer, an artist, and a musician whose work has appeared in Acoustic Guitar, Guitar Player, and many other publications. Currently a member of the New York Press Photographers Association, he has also been an executive board member of the American Society of Media Photographers. ... Read more

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Disgraceful !!
What a complete disgrace.To publish a "picture book" of beautiful guitars in a 6" x 8" format size.
THIS IS NOT A NOVEL ....THISISA PICTURE BOOK !!
The book is too small to see the pictures, let alone appreciate details in the guitars.

Under magnifying glass anda bright lamp ...I'M NOT KIDDING...there is some redemption.

Complete and utter dissappointment.I feel bamboozelled !

From the Publisher
"Born in Renaissance Europe, the guitar has found its greatest popularity, and its widest range of forms and playing styles, in the New World. In the past two centuries, American musicians, playing everything from blues to western swing to rock 'n' roll, and companies like Martin, Gibson, and Fender have virtually redefined the instrument. American trends and innovation have, in turn, traveled back across the Atlantic, where Europeans continue to push the limits of what a guitar can be and do.

"This book of thirty postcards features forty-nine classic guitars selected by historian and musician Robert Shaw, the author of Great Guitars. Accompanying the images are Shaw's engaging notes on the instruments' history and the musicians who have played them. These extraordinary guitars are sure to fascinate and delight---whether you're a player, luthier, collector, or simply an admirer of superb craftsmanship. ISBN: 0-7649-1758-7; size: 4 3/4 x 6 7/8"."--© Pomegranate [refers to Postcards]

Highly recommended
The guitar is an versatile instrument of fundamental importance ranging from Victorian parlor music and the distinctive Hawaiian sound, to Blues, Country, Jazz, and Rock. Musician, curator and art historian Robert Shaw teams up with photographer Michael Tamborrino in Classic Guitar to provide the reader with a gorgeously illustrated exploration of sixty-five of the most important and collectible guitars of the past two centuries. Each selected and showcased guitar is accompanied by information about its creators and its historical significance in the history of music. Acoustic and electric guitars by Martin, Gibson, Fender, Gretsch, and other legendary companies are presented, along with masterpieces of the guitar maker's art by such truly legendary luthiers as James D'Aquisto, Elmer Stromberge, and John Monteleone. A very highly recommended addition to personal, professional, academic, and community library Music History collections, Classic Guitars is impressively enhanced with an impressively informed and informative introduction concisely describing the guitar's quite lengthy evolution as well as the twentieth-century explosion of creativity that has resulted in hundreds of outstanding American luthiers and the production of millions of guitars worldwide.
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The Church Militant
Can religion and politics mix? How can they not, if you believe that politics is morality put into practice? Certainly the once notorious "Red Vicar of Thaxted," Conrad Noel, believed this when he hoisted the red flag of the workers in his church in the 1920s. And, as a parson in the established Church of England, sometimes referred to as "the Tory party at prayer," Noel's call to arms was all the more shocking.

Robert Shaw's novel THE FLAG, based on the Noel affair, made an indelible impression on me when it was published in 1965. Although long out of print, copies are still available via Amazon; I bought one to see if the book was the masterpiece that I remembered. The verdict: not quite, but very nearly. Its social world is quintessentially British; this is part of its appeal, but it may not travel well. Also its pacing is slightly off, seeming too slow at the start and too fast at the end. But it is powerful, visionary, and dramatic, investing ordinary people with almost scriptural overtones -- imagine an English Steinbeck. And it presents a richer portrait of a clergyman, both sympathetic and searching, than anything I can think of before Marilynne Robinson's GILEAD.

Miner Calvin, Shaw's protagonist, is no ordinary Anglican. A former miner, as his sobriquet implies, he was sent to night school by the local Socialist party before going through WW1 as a stretcher-bearer and then serving as a curate among his own people in the North of England. The market town of Eastwold in Suffolk, Calvin's first parish as vicar, is a totally different world, with blossom-laden hedgerows replacing the mine tailings, and the working poor thrust out of sight behind the civilized facades of the well-to-do. But Calvin has unexpected supporters as well as class enemies, and his arrival causes a radical realignment of forces in the sleepy town, just as the new surroundings affect the dynamics within his own family. Meanwhile another ex-miner, an elderly man called Alfred Rockingham, leaves Calvin's old parish on foot carrying a flag that he himself has made, intending to present it at the vicar's induction. He is joined first by a pregnant girl and then by a variety of other tramps, in a bizarre pilgrimage that is like something out of the Gospels reinterpreted by Ingmar Bergman. Rockingham's arrival at Eastwold will mark the start of the book's finale.

Finale: the theatrical term is intentional. Shaw was an actor -- yes, THAT Robert Shaw, of JAWS, THE STING, and FROM RUSSIA WITH LOVE -- and he wrote with a dramatist's flair throughout. The scenes with Rockingham are cinematic, those in Eastwold almost conceived for the stage. Shaw keeps bringing pairs of characters together, striking sparks off one another entirely through dialogue, and forming unexpected yet heartwarming bonds. So, for example, when Calvin meets retired General Andrews, a local worthy who is in many respects his natural opposite, his first instinct is to shock. But the General gives as good as he gets; and when they discover they have both fought on the Somme, their mutual respect overcomes their differences. The late-night scene in which they recall the names of tunnels dug and battles fought has remained with me for forty years for the power of its Homeric resonance. But then Homer is only one of the many echoes in this remarkable book, which seems to reach back to Shakespeare, the Bible, and half of British history. ... Read more

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Indisputably the leading, best-established, and most widely publicized autograph guide available, The Sanders Price Guide to Autographs lists more than 50,000 current prices, by far the most comprehensive guide of its type around. All names are listed alphabetically instead of by category.Photos. 512 p p. ... Read more

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Vastly Inflated Prices, even by 2007 standards
I have multiple editions of this book, and I have always enjoyed them.However, after years of collecting autographs, I have come to the conclusion that the prices they list have no basis in reality. They are usually highly inflated.I would guess the prices are what dealers would like to get for their autographs, but I don't think they usually do.

No Sports
Disappointed that it didn't contain any information on collecting sports stars autographs. Will have to purchase another one for that information

Enhanced Lists
I have past versions of this excellent reference but this one includes more of the signatures that I have that previously were not included.
Thanks for expanding your lists.
Linda Stiles

Fantastic value
love the book, love the service, love the convenience.It is an invaluable resource for anyone that might be the least bit interested in purchasing autographs.

It is about time
There are no more precious artifacts in human history then the primary sources dealing in the written word. Historic letters, manuscripts and documents are the cornerstones of civilization and the best "collectible" investment on the market. For all too long the "Autograph" Ephemera field has lacked a true and consistant indicator of signed letters, manuscripts and documents value until this new issue of Sanders Price Guide. When a client calls me and asks what the value is of an autographed document I now refer them to this Price Guide - Period. Hats to Richard Saffro, Jim Smith and the Price Guide Researchers.

Stan Klos
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