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"To The Point: The Story of Darts in America" is the first book to detail the history of the sport of darts in the United States. Although its release has been eagerly anticipated in America's large darts shooting community, the book is written and structured in such a way as to appeal to the general interest audience.

The story begins with a description of a darts match in Boston, where 10,000 members of the Minuteman Dart League compete on pub and club teams every Tuesday night in season. In the second chapter the author explores the history and mythology of the sport in Great Britain. From there the reader is taken on an authoritative and entertaining tour of a century of dartsplay in the United States.

The book's sharply drawn characters and lively prose are enhanced with an interesting array of photographs and illustrations. These include a late 19th century photograph of a bowler-hatted darts team and American darts photographs of the 1940's from Time-Life,Inc. and Temple University's Urban Archives. The final photograph in the text is a classic action shot of Stacy Bromberg, ranked number one woman dart shooter in America, at Blueberry Hill in St. Louis in April, 2001.

The research for the book is thorough, even the location of the first dartboard in America is pinpointed (Ridge Street and Nicetown Lane, Philadelphia). The reader is taken along on the author's field expeditions which include a darts-pub crawl in Philadelphia, a trip to the Library of Congress and the Smithsonian Institution and a sojourn in Albany, NY where darts team scores in the newspaper, "Knickerbocker News", in the 1930's, are discovered. The author, ranging across the country in search of clues and provenance of darts in America, finds a richly textured, exciting segment of American culture that has been,until now, if not overlooked, certainly under-reported.

The author traces the evolution of the American-style darts games many Americans grew up playing. Also covered in-depth is the "darts explosion" of British-style darts in the 1970's and the effect of the introduction of viable electronic darts machines in the mid-1980's. The book ends with a report on the "world war" between darts promoters in the 1990's and a look at the future of the sport in America.

"To the Point: The Story of Darts in America" is a fascinating portrait of an American pastime which grew to be more than just a game. ... Read more

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To the Point: It is a history book.
I love the game of darts. When I first started playing I wanted to get as many books on the subject that I could find. My main purspose was to read about how I could become a better player by reading what the experts had to say.This was one of the books that I bought. The book is interesting if you are looking for exactly what the title says, "The Story of Darts in America". If you are looking for more or tips on how to be a better player than find another book.I do still have the book, and I do pick it up from time to time and read a little bit of it. I enjoy it now more than I did when I first bought it. I think it is recommended for someone who loves the sport and is interested in it historically, not for a beginner that wants to learn to play.

Best Dart Book Ever
I never knew the history of darts until I read this book.I recommend it to anyone who plays darts, or is just a dart spectator. ... Read more

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Inside this book, you'll learn about:· Buying the right darts equipment· Understanding the Freeze Rule· Becoming more confident at the line· The best places to practice your game· How clothes can improve or hurt your game· Practicing without lifting a dart· The keys to building a great darts team· Creating your own talent surge· Understanding and getting into "The Zone"· And MUCH MORE! Learn how to take your darts game to the next level and become aserious threat in every match! A Quiver of 3 is not merely a great"how to" guide for the new player. This book peels back the game'svery fabric for a look inside the world of soft-tip darts as no writerhas ever done before!Through his many years of experience, Timothy Bucci has effectivelypooled his talents into this informative and unparalleled effort onthe subject of competitive, soft-tip darts. From the first pages, you'll learn the strategies and tips that are the very foundation of this great, growing, international game! ... Read more

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Buy this book
Tim Bucci is to be commended for many things in this book. One, he's a damn fine writer; the book moves with grace. Two, he's clear and wonderfully engaging about his passion for the game; he is, as he hopes more can be, a "Darts Ambassador."He welcomes us all.

Perhaps most important about this book, though, is its humanity. Playing darts--steel tip or Bucci's beloved soft-tip--is such a wonderful, social enterprise. For some it's bridge or bowling. For us it's darts and Tim just makes me want to go out and play a few games with old friends or with folks I'll meet for the first time. Darts is fun, and Tim captures that enthusiasm on every page.

For the curious and the experienced, get "A Quiver of Three." Reading it is a pleasure, an education, and an inspiration. It is a must for every darts library, and a requirement for anyone interested in taking up soft-tip darts. It's full of good advice and useful information. Read the book and then get out there and play.

Perhaps someday we'll meet at the throwing line, Tim. I look forward to it.

A darts guru in your pocket, takes you from first throw to league play in easy steps.
I feel I was a sort of "beta tester" for Tim's book, because I knew nothing about how to play until I read it. I've seen people play occasionally and thought I'd like to participate, but was intimidated by my lack of knowledge on scoring, strategy, rules of the game, and etiquette - the things that make you look and feel like a public "doofus" if you don't know them. This book is the answer to that problem for beginners, but also has enough deeper material to teach experienced players a thing or two.

Tim's presentation of the essentials of soft-tip darts gets you up and running fast, makes you conversant with the darts themselves, the "lingo" and rules of play, and puts you on a path to becoming a worthy competitor.

If you're happy to be only a casual, recreational player, the tips and practice guides in this book will tune you up, help you lose or avoid bad habits and teach you simple but effective strategy that makes you a better player than anyone would expect.

Bucci's competition tips will give you an "equalizer" over more experienced adversaries, showing you where to look for their weaknesses and how to lose your own. He gives useful advice on individual as well as team strategy, and also devotes some time to the ins and outs of managing a successful and fun team of your own.

Tim has done the hard work for you and distilled his years of experiences down into a compact, fun read that informs while entertaining. He takes you from buying and maintaining the right equipment all the way to running a team in league contests, with interesting side-trips into theory and strategy that help you put the game in perspective. I found it very comprehensive, without becoming dull or preachy. The writing is unpretentious and clear, probably reflecting his technical writing experience. Finally, he never forgets that it's always about having fun, even when the competition is serious. If you're a neophyte, or Bullshoot-bound competitor, if you can't bring an expert to the bar with you, spend an hour with Tim's book and see your game come alive.

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Dodge Darts - Kings of the Road!
This beautiful, mighty fine Chrysler deserves its place in the sun.Famous for its Slant-6 engine and good track record on the road, this serious car is described in all its automotive glory in this book.

Dart lovers will enjoy this book.No doubt all readers will be delighted with the well laid out history of the car along with some cool pictures of this very serious Dodge. ... Read more

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Very useful little reference book.
This book is very concise at only 80 pages, but packed with useful information about keeping and breeding poison dart frogs. There is extensive information about setting up the terrarium, including appropriate and inappropriate plant selections, food sources and their breeding, and care and breeding of the frogs themselves.The more common species are covered in individual chapters, but minor species are omitted.The photography is exquisite and more than justifies the purchase price.I have read several similar references, but this clearly the most useful to the hobbyist.

Great book, for interested people.
this is a great book for you interested out there.It talks about everything on the surface, but there is alot more things in depth not mentioned.Like the frogs all cost from $45 to $300, a drop of poison from the skin can kill about 200 adults...and so on.It is a very expensive pet and not recommended for beginners.As a professional herp breeder i don't recommend this pet to just anyone but the BOOK IS GREAT for everyone. ... Read more

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Fascinated By Frogs.
Over the past several years, I have learned a lot about frogs. However, I have a lot more to learn. POISON DART FROGS has helped me in my quest for knowledge about frogs. The book is full of information and brilliantly penciled drawings. The book discusses such things as where the frogs poison comes from, how hunters gather the poison, how the frogs are born, and how they mate. A great book for any young person interested in nature or for anyone who loves frogs. ... Read more

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Paul Seigel is Dartoid. On a challenge, he bicycled 2,000 miles from Dublin to Moscow. He rode a dugout canoe down Botswana's hippo-infested Bora River. He whitewater rafted down Zimbabwe's mighty Zambezi River. He's been around the world. But what defines this adventure traveler, and earned him his pen name, is his absolute commitment to the sport of darts. He travels the world in search of the the perfect game in the perfect darts-dive. And, of course, the perfect beer. In a phrase, Dartoid does darts. And he writes about doing it with the wit and passion that has become his trademark in the acclaimed syndicated column "Dartoid's World". This book is a unique look at one man's love of the sport of darts and the ceaseless journey of self discovery that the sport offers to him and to his readers. Come, travel the world with Dartoid. ... Read more

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These two ideas are fundamental to the message of the Bible, and yet they are shockingly misunderstood and misapplied. Some take a literal approach to biblical law and adopt customs that make no sense in the modern world. Others think that the law has become irrelevant or, even worse, that it has been abolished and nailed to the cross. They hold this belief in spite of the plain statement by Jesus that the written law would remain as long as heaven and earth last. This suggests that we need to find a new way of looking at biblical law, one that makes sense, that actually helps make life work in the 21st century.Law is about understanding God and his purpose for man. Covenant is closely related because it is about knowing God, personally, intimately, and about being in a relationship with him. Nothing is more central to the Christian relationship with God than the covenant we have with Jesus. In this covenant, you actually carry his name-you are family, with all the rights, privileges and obligations of a brother or a son.Law & Covenant will untangle mysteries and bring simple, understandable insights. Ronald Dart will take you deeper into the Word of God than you've gone before-to a higher logic of the law. He will add an interesting worldview that will make it hard for you to put this book down. ... Read more

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A Suriname Adventure
Four wildlife biologists step from a small plane and into a remote rainforest to begin the adventure of a lifetime. Their goal: to find, study, and hopefully save an elusive and tiny amphibian. They are searching for the blue poison-dart frog. Ron Fridell's book, The Search for Poison-Dart Frogs, written for the Wildlife Conservation Society, puts the reader on the rivers, the grassland trails, and the mountain slopes, as the biologists hike to the only place in the world where blue poison dart-frogs live-Suriname, South America. Along with native guides and translators, the U.S. researchers travel by dugout canoe and on foot, enduringhigh temperatures, intense humidity, and clouds of mosquitoes. Along the journey, the reader learns about scientific field study, poison-dart frogs, and the determination of conservationists to study these tiny members of the animal kingdom. Brillant color photographs capture life on the trail and the astonishing beauty of poison-dart frogs. The Search for Poison-Dart Frogs is a personal story, a scientific story, and a story that enlightens and inspires readers of all ages. ... Read more

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Good Magic
The Magic Handbook is a bit short on how to present magic, but the effects presented are very good. Many principles used by professional magicians are provided here, and all can be made fairly simply with easy to find materials. Recommended.

Lots of intresting magic tricks that are fun to do.
This book is very inspiring, and has helped me do a lot of magic tricks.I use a lot of it's tricks when I preform, and no one has ever figured them out.It is an excellent book and I think that all kids who want to be magicians will love it.It is also good for parents who want to impress their kids, but don't know how to.All in all, I think this is an A+ book ... Read more

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Told with the same compassion and humor that drew readers to her bestselling book, Beaches, Iris Rainer Dart's When I Fall in Love is the story of one woman's search for true beauty and strength in today's cruel world. Lily Benjamin may have a great job as a comedy writer and a sweet cardiologist fiancé, but when her 15-year old son Bryan's spinal cord is severed by a gun shot, she can find no solace in humor or medicine. Bryan thinks life as a paraplegic will be dismal, and Lily can't muster any optimism either. When her new boss Charlie Roth shows little patience for her, Lily is dumbstruck. Charlie's attitude strikes her as particularly cruel and insensitive, considering his own disfigurement from cerebral palsy.

Even worse, however, is Charlie's new interest in Bryan. Determined to give Bryan and herself appropriate time to grieve, the last thing Lily wants is to have Charlie storming into the hospital and confronting them with his warped opinions on cartoon cripples. But as Bryan reacts to Charlie's offbeat humor, Lily slowly realizes that Charlie connects with Bryan in a way no one else can. Through Charlie's guidance, humor, and love, both Lily and Bryan gain a new perspective on life. As Lily reflects on her feelings for Bryan, Charlie, and her fiancé, Mark, she struggles to learn that, "It is only with the heart that one can see. What is essential is invisible to the eye."

Tackling the sensitive issues of disability and self-image, Dart's mixture of down-to-earth dialogue and realistic character development keeps the After-School-Special-Syndrome at arm's length. Our heroes have human flaws, and--with the exception of a minor wife-beating character--our villains are sympathetic. The evolution of Lily's own attitudes and outlook is genuine, and readers will enjoy strong secondary characters as well as some heartfelt humor in this unexpected love story.--Nancy R.E. O'BrienBook Description
Funny, feisty Lily Benjamin has it all-as a top television comedy writer she juggles her demanding job, single motherhood, and a satisfying romance with a well-respected doctor. But suddenly her life is turned upside down. Her relationships grow lackluster, her housekeeper ups and quits...and,tragically, her mentor and boss dies-leaving her at the mercy of her new boss. Charlie Roth, known as the God of Jokes, is heartless, hilarious, and off-the-wall crazy...and with terrible problems of his own.

But when a new tragedy strikes Lily's life, Charlie's coldhearted exterior melts away, revealing the sensitive spirit of a man who understands heartache as no one else can...who helps Lily and her son rebuild their lives...and makes her believe that love can happen when you least expect it. ... Read more

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Not sure, but certainly not her greatest. . .
After having read Beaches (a movie I disliked but a book I absolutely loved) and Some Kind of Miracle (which I enjoyed even more than Beaches), I was really curious to read one of Rainer Dart's other books.

And frankly, even though I've had a few hours to reflect upon finishing it, I'm still not quite sure what I think of When I Fall in Love. The only thing I can say with some certainty is that I don't like it anywhere near as much as I liked the other novels I mentioned above.

Reading this book - although one of the quickest and easiest I've read - was a journey of back and forth. I loved the very beginning. Then it got difficult to read for a bit. Then it started picking up again as it neared the end. But given such back and forth emotions, I'm really not sure what that says about the book overall.

Admittedly, the story was a little too sugary for my taste, especially the ending. I remember adoring the language and the characters in her previous novels, and during this one, it just didn't feel the same. I'm not sure if it was the constant use of jokes that got in my way, but I just didn't feel too much for the characters, except Bryan and, to some extent, Charlie too. Lily's life changes and realizations on love just seemed to come on so quickly; perhaps that made it seem a little unreal and a lot mushy. Or maybe it's because I still feel I'm tossing around the same life questions in my head now that I was over ten years ago so it seems unreal that such moments of clarity exist!

I certainly didn't dislike the book. I'd say that I liked it for what it was - quick, simple, and touching at times. But, it definitely came in below my expectations given my adoration for Rainer Dart's other work, and I can quite confidently say I probably won't read this book again.

Lastly, and a nit-pick I must readily admit in advance, it completely threw me for a loop that in the beginning scenes with Kimberly, the author alternated the use of her name with Kim in every other line. Perhaps given my name I am too close to this complaint, but while the two names are often (oh so often) alternated back and forth, it just seemed silly to see it change every other line.

What the hell?
I really wanted to like this book, but how could I?Here's an excerpt from Chapter 7, pg. 51:

"In one swift move that came so quickly [Lily] wasn't prepared, [Charlie] seized her and, holding her tightly around the ankles, thrust the rest of her out the window.As she shrieked in terror four stories above the parking lot, he held her out there upside down.She could see the cars below and among them a group of people who had stopped to look as the blood rushed to her face."

There's curmudgeonly but lovable, and then there's violent and abusive.This is the latter.

Neither her colleagues (who witness the thing) nor the onlookers from the parking lot nor her family suggests that she should call the police.Later, Charlie gives Lily a gift to apologize.Somehow, this gift is supposed to show that he's an observant and thoughtful guy--not that he's building a relationship based on a cycle of abuse and apology.I was half expecting the end to be a thriller wherein he is revealed to be a homicidal maniac, but no such luck.What the hell?!

Kept me laughing and crying-one of the best reads ever!
The whole story line with Lily and Charlie and Mark kept me focused on what would happen even when I knew I had to put the book down, but I simply couldn't bring myself to do it.
The part when Lily sends Charlie the video of "I love you's" and he starts bawling like a baby.I just love it when men get emotional in novels like these.When Mark is out of the picture, and Charlie is free to profess his love for Lily, the way he proposes made my heart swell three times its size.
This is a wonderful book for anyone who loves pure romance without the huge hunky jerks who always get the girl in the end, and finally can have a true hero winning out.
Now get off the computer, get to your nearest bookstore, and buy this book!

MARVELOUSLY,ENTERTAINING READ
Sometimes, a reader needs to pick a book because the blurp makes it sound enjoyable, and she needs enjoyable.Sometimes a reader chooses it for the romance and laughter, something she is craving that day.And somtimes, when the reader gets into the book, she realizes that yes, it is romantic; yes it is pleasurable; yes it makes her laugh out loud at times; but, unexpectedly, it makes her think, and that is a wonderful gift she hadn't expected.She finds the words to be magic carpets that transcend time and space, and for a full day she is immersed in the lives of Lily, Byran, and Charlie.She learns about handicaps, emotional and physcial; she learns about beating the odds; she learns about love penetrating prejudice.Her heart is full; her eyes are wet; her beliefs are buoyed; she has read a deftly written book in one sitting and she is most grateful to the author.She thanks Iris Rainer Dart profusely in her review and she encourages others.........If you need to feel uplifted by life again, treat yourself to "When I Fall In Love." The carpet ride awaits!!

I know wherof I speak
Altho I am not a person with a disability, I have been around disabled people my lifetime (I'm 42).I found Dart's treatment of this subject to be incredibly right on.People fear disability, and tend to treat anyone disabled with kid gloves, as if they are saints and imbecils, both.Lily does all the stereotypes of the freaked out "non-disabled" mom, the son goes through typical grief stages, and so on.I don't want to give away the whole story as is my wont.

I loved the interplay of the characters, and I fell for the unlikely (in fiction) love-interest, Charlie Roth.Go for the book-- it is well done! ... Read more

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This thoroughly revised and updated Third Edition of the classic Medical Toxicology is the definitive reference on the management of poisoned patients. More than 300 well-organized chapters written by eminent authorities guide clinicians through the diagnosis and treatment of every poisoning or drug overdose. Chapter outlines, headings, and a detailed index enable readers to quickly locate exactly the information they need. This edition includes new chapters on biological and chemical weapons and on diagnosis of patients with apparent symptoms of poisoning when the cause is unknown. The book includes comparative commentary on toxicology practice in the United States, Europe, Australia, and Asia. ... Read more

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Outstanding tribute to the original Ellenhorn
The original Medical Toxicology by Matthew Ellenhorn was a fabulous resource for the clinical/medical toxicologist.That it is still widely used despite being published in 1988 is a testament to it's impact and utility.This third edition of Medical Toxicology goes back to those first edition roots:a plethora of useful topics written in a clear, consice manner.

The book provides excellent detail needed for the understanding of a wide range of toxicologic problems.Treatment recommendations are as evidence-based as possible given the field of study.

The third section of the book focuses on one of the key elements of being a toxicologist:detective!The section is titled, "Diagnosis of the Poisoned Patient: The Toxicolgist as Sleuth".Rarely do patients present with a (accurate) diagnosis.It's the job of the clinician to take all the available information, work through the possibilities, and identify the most likely agents that could be causing the observed effects.

This is an outstanding resource and should be considered for critical care and emergency clinicians as well as poison center staff (especially those still in training in these areas).Given the popularity of TV and movie scripts that include toxicologic information (e.g., CSI, ER, etc.) those writers would do well to review this text. ... Read more

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This book reopens the question of Rousseau's influence on the French Revolution and on English Romanticism, by examining the relationship between his confessional writings and his political theory. Gregory Dart argues that by looking at the way in which Rousseau's writings were mediated by the speeches and actions of Robespierre, we can gain a clearer and more concrete sense of the legacy he left to English writers.He shows how the writings of Godwin, Wollstonecraft, Wordsworth and Hazlitt rehearse and reflect upon the Jacobin tradition in the aftermath of the Terror.Download Description
This book re-opens the question of Rousseau's influence on the French Revolution and on English Romanticism, by examining the relationship between his confessional writings and his political theory. Gregory Dart argues that by looking at the way in which Rousseau's writings were mediated by the speeches and actions of the French Jacobin statesman Maximilien Robespierre, we can gain a clearer and more concrete sense of the legacy he left to English writers. He shows how the writings of William Godwin, Mary Wollstonecraft, William Wordsworth and William Hazlitt rehearse and reflect upon the Jacobin tradition in the aftermath of the French revolutionary Terror. ... Read more

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Emotional, Striking, and Endearing.
I just LOVED this book. I read it when I was pregnant with my daughter, and I was so wrapped in the different stories of the characters in this book. I simply could not put it down.

Very Interesting Story
I was very caught up in the different lives of the Characters in The Stork Club which is a therapy group that is for people with children in non-traditional homes. Each individual and couple has a different story and the author takes you through each one. You are told how they made the decision that brought them to The Stork Club. A very modern and interesting story.

Emotional and very good!!!
This book is a very emotional and somewhat sad story. It focuses on peoplewho want or have children and is very cute and sad in some parts. Agoodrainy day book to curl up with. ... Read more

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Loudmouthed, redheaded Cee Cee Bloom has her sights set on Hollywood. Bertie White, quiet and conservative, dreams of getting married and having children. In 1951, their childhood worlds collide in Atlantic City. Keeping in touch as pen pals, they reunite over the years ... always near the ocean.

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Poor condition for a used paperback
I found the book(one of my favorite beach reads) hard to read on our vacation due to the condition of this "used" paperback.In fact, this was the first time I never finished the book.Also, the first time I ever bought a used book from Amazon, probably the last time.rrf - luv the Beach

THE MOVIE WAS A LOT BETTER!!!
To be honest I was very disappointed with the book. Maybe it's because I watched the movie first and then I read the book. I love the movie, it's one of my favorites, that's the reason I decided to read the book in the first place. I thought books are always better then the movies, but in this case I was wrong. In the movie they changed a lot of the things, but in a better way I thought. If I was you I would just watch the movie, don't waste your time reading the book.

I'm on the beach, I don't need to bend the brain to much.
I was getting ready to head down to the beach for a few days and saw this at the store. I watched the movie when I was growing up, but had never read the book.

Unlike most cases, the book was not as good as the movie. There, I said it. But I've read worse and I was lolling around on the beach anyway, so the theme was appropriate.

Nice Romantic read - if that's your thing
I've picked up this book on sale a few years after seeing the movie, and was pleasantly surprised. While not a masterpiece (which can be easily concluded from the movie), this book is a fun, light, read for the beach.

Good but.....
I finally got a hold of this and have to say that it was a quick and very engrossing read.Am I the only one however to notice that the biggest thing these two women had in common was their appalling taste in men?I found their relationships so degrading that it was hard at times to keep reading.

The fate of the one decent man in the book is a tired and rather stupid bit of emotional manipulation generally used by writers who don't have Ms. Dart's writing ability.She could have done better than that.

I'm not sure if I'd pick this book up more than once but I'm glad that I read at least once. ... Read more