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The Little Clay Cart(Mrcchakatika) may have been written by King Shudraka although nothing is known about him.This play has been translated from the original Sanskrit and Prakrits by Arthur Ryder."ACT I., entitled The Gems are left Behind. Evening of the first day.--After the prologue, Charudatta, who is within his house, converses with his friend Maitreya, and deplores his poverty. While they are speaking, Vasantasena appears in the street outside. She is pursued by the courtier and Sansthanaka; the latter makes her degrading offers of his love, which she indignantly rejects. Charudatta sends Maitreya from the house to offer sacrifice, and through the open door Vasantasena slips unobserved into the house. Maitreya returns after an altercation with Sansthanaka, and recognizes Vasantasena. Vasantasena leaves a casket of gems in the house for safe keeping and returns to her home." ... Read more

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An idea book, not a how-to.
This book may give you some ideas to think about, but it is not complete enough on any topic to be called a how-to. I have a hobby that has turned into a small business, and I am glad I did not read this book first; because I think it would scare anyone from starting a business. This book can be used to make a helpful list of things to do for the crafter who is taking the next step from selling at local school and church shows to larger and more expensive venues. ... Read more

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In recent years, the integrity of food production and distribution has become an issue of wide social concern. The media frequently report on cases of food contamination as well as on the risks of hormones and cloning. Journalists, documentary filmmakers, and activists have had their say, but until now a survey of the latest research on the history of the modern food-provisioning system—the network that connects farms and fields to supermarkets and the dining table—has been unavailable. In Food Chains, Warren Belasco and Roger Horowitz present a collection of fascinating case studies that reveal the historical underpinnings and institutional arrangements that compose this system.

The dozen essays in Food Chains range widely in subject, from the pig, poultry, and seafood industries to the origins of the shopping cart. The book examines what it took to put ice in nineteenth-century refrigerators, why Soviet citizens could buy ice cream whenever they wanted, what made Mexican food popular in France, and why Americans turned to commercial pet food in place of table scraps for their dogs and cats. Food Chains goes behind the grocery shelves, explaining why Americans in the early twentieth century preferred to buy bread rather than make it and how Southerners learned to like self-serve shopping. Taken together, these essays demonstrate the value of a historical perspective on the modern food-provisioning system.

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Highly recommended especially for college library collections
Food Chains: From Farmyard to Shopping Cart is an anthology of scholarly essays by learned authors discussing assorted aspects of the history of food production and distribution. Individual case studies include "Provisioning Man's Best Friend", about the inception of the commercial pet food industry; "Wheeling One's Groceries around the Store" about the invention and popularity of the modern grocery cart; "Trading Quality, Producing Value" about crabmeat and the global seafood trade; and more. Food Chains is a thoughtful collection examining facets of an increasingly important issue as human population puts an ever-increasing demand on the amount of food the world needs to sustain itself today. Highly recommended especially for college library collections.
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First book ever published on this little known aspect of German military equipment. Shown is the wide variety of horsedrawn equipment on a variety of war fronts. ... Read more

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The "Little Clay Cart" is, for Sanskrit theatre, atypically romantic, funny, and thrilling. This most human of Sanskrit plays is Shakespearian in its skilful drawing of characters and in the plot's direct clarity. One of the earliest Sanskrit dramas, "Little Clay Cart" was created in South India, perhaps in the seventh century CE. Set in the city of Ujjain, so secular and universal is the story that it can be situated in any society, and it has, including in Bollywood film and by the BBC. Charu*datta, a bankrupt married merchant, is extramaritally involved with a wealthy courtesan, Vasánta*sena. The king's vile brother-in-law, unable to win Vasánta*sena's love, strangles her, and accuses Charu*datta. The court decides the case hastily, condemning Charu*datta to death. Fortunately, our heroine rises from the dead to save her beloved, and all applaud their love. At this climax, the regime changes, and the rebel-turned-king makes Charu*datta lord of an adjacent city.

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The Best Book On The Subject!
The author makes this book very practical. No guess work here. Every type of equipment imaginable is examined! The book is well presented and easy to read for the busy business man or women. It is full of numerous black & white photographs of various equipment. Every type of merchandise you could possible think of is covered. I wish more business related book were this well written!

Book looks interesting...
Books looks interesting.I give it 3 stars because I haven't read it yet.I was searching for books on hot dog vending and this was one of the few that I could find.This book seems to be always out of print, and the few used copies seems to be ridiculously priced like in the $100-200 range--I kid you not!!!The retail price of this book is $39.95 direct from the author brand-new, so I can't see why a used copy would go for so much more!!!Silly people!Go to the authors website and read more about this great book.Best of luck in your hotdog business.If you want to learn more about hot dog vending, a great website to visit is hotdoguniversity.com

This How to Guide gives you an on hands & behind scenes view
Ive never read a program that was so complete & informative not just the things you think you know about this money making industry I was surprised to find out how much a person could make, it's funny you see themon the streets,.at Special events and you just don't think How much is soldfrom a mobile cart Clothes,Products,Health products,Food,and more it hastrully opened my eyes to the secret money making opportunitise I wouldn'tnever have thunk it. GO FIGUE.THANKS FOR WRITTING SUCH A COMPLETESYSTEM.!!!!!!!!!

This book was very informative and valuable.
Ms. Clark has put together a great manual on how to start and run your own mobile cart venture.From Dogs to Riches list more than 119 different types of vending cart businesses and include start-up costs and averageprofit potentials. I am excited about this book and look forward to sharingher tricks of the trade with my network. ... Read more

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Welcome back to Deep Valley!

Winona Root is almost eight years old. More than anything in the world, she wants a pony for her birthday. She wishes so hard for a pony that she's sure to get one--at least, that's what she tells her friends Betsy, Tacy, and Tib. It's only when the exciting day grows near that Winona begins to wonder: What if her father meant it when he said she couldn't have a pony?

In addition to her beloved Betsy-Tacy books, Maud Hart Lovelace wrote three more stories set in the fictional town of Deep Valley: Winona's Pony Cart, Carney's House Party and Emily of Deep Valley. Longtime fans and new readers alike will be delighted to find the Deep Valley books available again for the first time in many years.

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For die-hard Lovelace fans only
Not up to the standard of the Betsy and Tacy series, but it does allow one more visit to Deep Valley for those who long to go there.

Another welcome trip to Deep Valley, MN
Thank goodness Harper has brought this Maud Hart Lovelace gem back into print!This book offers a glimpse of Betsy Ray's friend Winona Root at age7, planning her 8th birthday party.Winona is such an outgoing girl thatthe guest list just keeps growing, and there is much merriment involved. Adult readers will be delighted to discover Winona at an early age, and Iam reading this new editon aloud to my three year old niece who keepsbegging for another look at all the Vera Neville illustrations.

A nice look at another B-T character
After many years, I finally tracked down a library copy of "Winona's Pony Cart," and I am glad to have read it.It's a nice look at Winona's home life at the age of 8, when the "main" charactershaven't really encountered Winona yet.What a riot of a character she is! I've always liked hercharacter in the rest of the series, so I was happyto get a peek into her life, meeting her sisters and parents.And shereally is kind of a funny character, all on her own.I hope this bookcomes back into print eventually, I would buy several copies!

This goes for all the "Betsy" books
When Maud Hart Lovelace first wrote the "Betsy-Tacy" series, did she know how much so many people, from children to adults, would love them? The series has at least one book that anyone of any age can relate to.10-year-olds will love "Over the big Hill," high-schoolers willlove the books about when Betsy was attending Deep Valley High, etc. And itdoesn't end there! Even if you're not the age that Betsy was in one of thebooks, you can still love all of them! Maud has a way of capturing realfeelings and experiences--even bad ones--and turning them into works ofart. The "Betsy-Tacy" series really is a work of art, even if itwas painted with a pen, and not a paintbrush.

One more Lovelace book!
Fans of the Betsy-Tacy books will enjoy a look at Winona's homelife.Winona is having a birthday party and the guest list keeps growing!With Vera Neville's illustrations, this book is a joy! ... Read more

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The Definitive Drive Down Memory Lane... in An Indy Car !
For those outside the loop of racing, NASCAR garners a great deal of attention.Lost in all the attention paid to that series is a great style of racing collectively known as "open wheel" or "Champ Car."The CART / Indy Car series has evolved over the years but one thing has always remained.The races are fast, exciting and very competitive.How exciting?Put 800+ horsepower in a 1,600lb car that stands at knee level and enjoy the fun!If you are a fan - new or old - this series from Autocourse is a must-have.Specifically, this edition is a must-have at all costs.

Everything is covered: The formation of the organization into a great racing series. The major names and personalities of the sport.The technological advancements over the years.The champion drivers, cars and engines.

There are timelines which give even greater historical perspective. There are complete results for all races and drivers for 20 years. The photography is fantastic and brings back a lot of memories for someone who's watched these races over the years.All the most memorable moments are covered in detail.

GOOD OVERALL PICTURE
THis book is often very superficial. It focus most in photos, but it reachs its goal, which is to give s a general picture for CART's first 20 years. It has the place-listings of every year from 1979 to 1998, but ithas very few statistical data apart from that. I think it could have lessphotos and more data.

Disappointing
Compared to the typical Autocourse title, this is a disappointing book. Some excellent photos is the only highpoint.

Based on previous Autocourse titles, I expected a chronological approach to the subject with detailedrace by race statistics and some technical discussion. Instead, the bookcovers the history of CART themematically with the bare minimum of driverstats and superficial technology comment.

This book could have been somuch more; but instead, it is a trivial recount of CART's history. Verydisappointing. Not in the same class as other Autocourse titles.

Autocourse again produces a winner!
For its entire history the CART series has been the primary focus of my keen interest in motorsports. With super-fast high-tech cars competing on a wide variety of oval tracks, road and street courses, this series has noequal. In true Autocourse style this book is an excellent way to eitherlearn all about the formation and evolution of CART and/or bring back a lotof great racing memories. The text and photography are all superb! ... Read more

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Jesus and the devil, (Beeizebub) ride along with the author as she decides to literally take Jesus home with her for a week. Can Jesus help this modem day, sandwich generation grandma sort out her priorities? ... Read more

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Inspirational
Jesus in my Golf Cart is a humorous, yet down to earth chat with Jesus as the protagonist goes about her daily life.In this case it is playing golf.Bub (Satan) puts in his two cents worth from time to time, just as in life.
It is a book worthy of the author's faith and talent.It reminds one that whatever you go or whatever you are doing, all you have to do is ask Jesus what he thinks.
A fine inspirational piece of work.

Inspirational yet funny
Jesus in my Golf Cart is a fasinating book with Jesus and occassionaly "Bub" (Satan) butting into the conversation to get his point across.Ms. Brown has caught the essence of religious belief that stays with a true believer as they go about their daily tasks or play.
This book provides insight into walking with Jesus and a few laughs besides.Who ever said Jesus didn't laugh? ... Read more

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This is a Beverage Cart Girl's -- Are You Experienced? They lurk in the background, sidling up to you on sleek, motorized carts and offering you everything from golf balls to cold beer to some of the best Bloody Mary's ever. Known to golfers everywhere as "beverage cart girls" or "tee time girls," these gorgeous gamine are more than just pretty faces. They are to golf what the US Coast Guard is to boaters and the St. Bernard is to skiers. They are a lively, observant, and witty bunch and if you don't watch your step, you might just find yourself going thirsty until you can make it to the 19th hole!

This hilarious collection of witticisms, reflections, and observations takes a look at the golf course and golfers from the unique perspective of the beverage cart girl-to some, the most important person on the links outside of a blind score keeper. So sit back and enjoy while keeping in mind these two very important things: 1) this book costs about the same as a couple of cocktails-but it will last longer and make you feel a heckuva lot better; and 2) best of all, it's almost all true! ... Read more

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Old(er) Golf Writers Like This Book!
It has been taught to us that psychiatrists, bartenders, and cab drivers are the three
occupations that understand the most about human behavior; we can now add a fourth --
beverage cart girl.'Secrets of a Tee Time Girl: Golfers, Scandals and the
Beverage Cart' is Nicole Kallis' softcover composition describing human and
inhumane behavior on the golf course.It is the "book of revelations" encompassing
conversations and actions by golfers when they hail down the beverage cart.Kallis' spicy, witty
style proves that she is a scribe from Venus who writes quite comfortably and naturally, as if she
has visited Mars.Readers may well want to apply sunscreen (SPF100?) before
cracking open Nicole's book -- it's HOT!Golfers and non-golfers, alike, will enjoy the book.
The author is a real beverage cart girl in warm, sunny San Diego and writes of her golf course
escapes in a genuinely easy going and conversational manner, and a visit to her own web site
will give readers a glimpse at some, mmmmm, well, torrid photos; check them out for yourself at
http://www.teetimegirl.com.

For Women who Wonder....
Exactly what is my husband/wife up to on Saturday afternoons? Sassy, sexy, informative, humorous reading for the avid golfer and the orphaned-on-the-weekend significant other. A great gift idea for any golf fanatic and an enlightening expose and laugh out loud fun for those of us who know nothing about the game.

So funny and I had no idea.
I always thought golf was boring, but now I want to pick it up after reading Nicole's book. Golf sounds like a lot of fun and why should it be a majority of guys out there boy bonding and flirting with the cart girl?I know this will be the perfect gift to give to all my golfing friends and not just for Christmas!I loved her website too at [...].The reviews were really helpful and I also liked all the photos.Way to go Nicole and thanks for all the laughs. I give this book an A+.

Tee Time Girl Rocks
Flirtatious and fun!My husband and I bought for ourselves and for family and friends that enjoy golf.Nicole provides a unique perspective of the game and her book provides for some enjoyable light reading.

Great Book
I purchased this book for myself and then got 6 more for my buddies.Very funny and true, though my buds and I deny everything... this is a book anyone new or old to golf can have some fun with. ... Read more

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An Amazing Human Being
As of yet, I have not read Art Honeyman,s book 'Sam and His Cart,' but just puchased it here. It was written the same year my daughter was born -1977. I met Art when we both lived Berkeley, CA. I did see one of his plays he wrote and starred, and, have read some of his outspoken poetry!
Today I saw the movie 'Music Within' (thanks to Netfix) about a Vietnam vet, Richard Pimentel, who comes home from the war deaf. After some not so great experiences, he goes to work toward obtaining rights for vets AND other people with disabilities, which eventually lead to 504 law. And Art and Richard being great friends!
Is this review misplaced? Should it be with the movie? Oh, well!
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Wonderful, Important and Touching
This book is very important to teachers and parents alike in social responsibility to helping all children come to understand handicaps (and the lack there of)in any "disability". Sam and his Cart has an important message to send children; that we should appreciate and nuture differences in one another and help each other understand our selves and our fears. Please read this to your children. It is fantastic

My Uncle Arthur
I am a bais relative of Arthur, he is my Mothers brother.I first read Sam and his cart over 20 years ago, and have read most of his other publications since.My first reading of "Sam" was rather unsettling, how could my Grandfather let my Mothers brother sell lightbulbs door to door in that condition?Why did he let him do that, and expose him to such possible humilation, and rejection?

My Uncle Arthur is a man that I do not know enough about or get to see enough, however 50 years after this story transpired, he still writes novels, lives by himself, takes care of himself even though physically confined, and is a true inspiration to the rest of his Honeyman Troups!

This book should be read by all children, it provides an excellent insight to the differences of humans and their condition's.Not everyone is the same, but we all feel the same things.

Hello Uncle Arthur, I hope all is well at the PPM in Or.Love William

Sam And His Cart - Revisited
Sam and His Cart w/audio cassette was a project collaborated by Arthur Honeyman and Sam Gholson. Aurthur wrote the story about his experiences of growing up with Cerebal Palsey. And Sam Gholson, a close friend of Mr. Honeyman, produced, narrated and composed the music for the audio cassette.

The story is about a young child named Sam who has cerebal palsey. Who goes through life dealing with his questions, why is he different from other children as well as being afraid of those of who don't know how to deal with him and the questions of other children who are naturally curious about Sam. Part of the soundtrack includes the voices of children asking Sam questions. Which I think adds a nice touch to the story. If you are interested in getting this book - get the book with the audio cassette. It breaths life into the story. A great story for children... ... Read more

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The book has no illustrations or index. Purchasers are entitled to a free trial membership in the General Books Club where they can select from more than a million books without charge. Subjects: Finland; Folklore; Fiction / Fairy Tales, Folklore ... Read more

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The book has no illustrations or index - because it's.....
created on the cheap by automated OCR scanning. Check out the publisher's (General Books LLC) website for the full disclosure - automated OCR scanning, no table of contents, no illustration, numerous typos, may be missing pages. Absolutely NO editing of any sort. This version is a ripoff from a Publisher which specialises in this (half a million of these "books" created by automated OCR scanning are available from them).

There's a far better version of this book available from a genuine publisher at two thirds of the cost of the General Books LLC version. The genuine version has a Table of Contents, has been edited, has illustrations and is a pleasure to read. Buy that one, not this piece of rubbish from General Books LLC. ... Read more

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This book explores changes in economic fortunes, social life, and political issues over 200 years in western New York, tracing the ways in which people's lives changed as transportation evolved from the ox cart to the automobile. ... Read more

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Wonderful little case study of an upstate New York county
The book begins by placing Allegany County (New York) in context, going back to the role of the glaciers in literally shaping the land, the geography of the area, vegetation, streams and rivers, nature of the land and soil, and so on. All these have had some role to play in the evolution of the county (e.g., quality of soil was better in the valleys; even there, though, soil quality overall was not as good as in counties to the north).

To illustrate the book's approach, let us take a look at one of the historical periods covered. From 1810-1855, the land was settled, trees cut, and farming began. It took a long time to clear land (backbreaking work and primitive tools). Land speculation was a part of the equation, with landowners and early settlers interacting in sometimes dicey ways. Standard of life was pretty difficult out on farms, especially those on marginal land. Farm homes were pretty basic structures, without much in the way of amenities. Local villages helped provide needed goods and services (e.g., blacksmithing) to farmers, and relationships developed. Among the intriguing features here: the role of elevation in farming (higher elevations had shorter growing seasons and made it harder to move any surplus products).

This case study does a nice job with the one county selected. It also provides a sense of the regional context. As transportation developed (whether the Erie Canal, railroads, or automobiles) cities such as Buffalo or Rochester became accessible. Over time, this had implications for the well-being of towns and villages in the county. One needs the regional perspective to understand the local dynamics.All in all, a worthwhile volume.





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In Sicily, decorated carts (carretti) pulled by horses and donkeys over country paths are an important creative cultural expression. These carts feature visions of the saints, Charlemagne, operatic scenes, and the histories of Napoleon, Columbus, Cortez, and even Mussolini. The authors examine the history, culture and use of these carts, as well as the generations of artisans who decorated them. They include who owned them, which museums have the best examples, where to buy the carts and over 100 vintage black and white and fourcolor illustrations giving the best examples of these pieces of art. ... Read more

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History on the Road: The Painted Carts of Sicily
Excellent service, prompt delivery, excellent conditon
as described, packaged well.
Would use again. ... Read more

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A rare bone cancer robbed Jarrett Mynear of a normal childhood when he was two years old, but it didn't steal his spirit. The Joy Cart is the story of how an extraordinary boy captivated crowds with his courage, faith and humor in the face of adversity. Instead of feeling sorry for himself, Jarrett got busy. By delivering thousands of toys to sick children, this pint-sized Santa Claus traveled a path that led to national television appearances, prestigious awards and a chance meeting with the President of the United States. ... Read more

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The amazing Jarrett Mynear
This book wonderfully documents the incredibly tough life of this amazing boy and shows why he changed so many lives (mine included) with his grace and strength during his short life. Having the opportunity to meet Jarrett Mynear before his death changed my life forever. Reading this book will surely have the same effect on you. Marvin Bartlett does a wonderful job capturing the true spirit of this extremely strong boy and his family. A MUST read.

"Magnitude of Inspiration"
The Joy Cart is a magnitude of inspiration and witness to helping and reaching out despite pain and devastating turns. Even as an author, I have no words from being humbled other than that every one of us should take Jarrett as our shining example. We, as a public people, should be thanking the author, Mr. Bartlett, for taking the opportunity to share this tremendous character of one who rises above and reaches out to love. Let every one of us examine ourselves and strive to gain more of Jarrett's character in our daily lives. Let us not pass up the oppportunity to read and pass on The Joy Cart!-- reviewed by Stephanie S. Sawyer, author Facing Me

A Sad but Uplifting Story, Well-told
It can't be easy for an adult to write the true story of a youngster. Even if that youngster has achieved some manner of celebrity status, it must pose special problems for an older generation to write accurately and insightfully about its focus. And if that celebrity status has resulted from that youngster's caring humanity and unselfish acts in the midst of an ongoing life-threatening disease, writing the story must prove all the more difficult. Yet author Marvin Bartlett, anchor for the Bluegrass Region's Fox affiliate, has successfully overcome those difficulties in telling the story of Jarrett Mynear, an extraordinary young Kentuckian who, when faced with a disease that would eventually steal him from all those who loved him, chose to better the emotional and mental well-being of others who suffered like himself. Bartlett knows the story is so strong and moving that editorial commentary from himself is minimalized, and he maintains his discipline even in the secondary matters. For example, when campground owners hosting a group of children, all of whom are seriously ill, deny them the fun of shooting at each other in a squirt gun battle because these owners abhor war and violence, Bartlett merely reports the fact, confident that his readers will shake their heads. This is the story of a remarkable boy, and reading it, I suspect, will bring some relief to those distressed, and joy to all. Despite the sadness.

Jarrett is an inspiration for all to read about!
Marvin Bartlett invites the reader to the world of an incredible child.If only we would have an ounce of Jarrett's heart the world would be a better place!While it is sad that Jarrett has gone to a better place he left us a legacy of giving and this book is his record.It gives the reader a glimpse into the mind of a child that battled daily with his demons but acted like an Angel!

Inspirational
I want to thank Mr. Bartlett for writing a book that allows the world a glimpse into Jarrett Mynear's life.What an inspirational story!It captured my heart.I could not put this book down once I started to read it.Although it is a story about a young boy with cancer, it is more....so much more than that.

Jarrett is wise beyond his years.His kindness, compassion and perseverance should be a lesson for all.Whatever the future holds for Jarrett, he has already managed to touch more people with his courage and his Joy Cart than most of us will ever accomplish.

This book is an absolute treasure.I would highly recommend it.I would especially recommend it for anyone that has forgotten what life is really about.Jarrett's life is all about caring, love, sharing and paying it forward.What a wonderful legacy he has created.

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