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After thirty years spent scratching together a middle-class life out of a “dirt-poor” childhood, Joe Bageant moved back to his hometown of Winchester, Virginia, where he realized that his family and neighbors were the very people who carried George W. Bush to victory. That was ironic, because Winchester, like countless American small towns, is fast becoming the bedrock of a permanent underclass. Two in five of the people in his old neighborhood do not have high school diplomas. Nearly everyone over fifty has serious health problems, and many have no health care. Credit ratings are low or nonexistent, and alcohol, overeating, and Jesus are the preferred avenues of escape.

A raucous mix of storytelling and political commentary, Deer Hunting with Jesus is Bageant’s report on what he learned by coming home. He writes of his childhood friends who work at factory jobs that are constantly on the verge of being outsourced; the mortgage and credit card rackets that saddle the working poor with debt, i.e., “white trashonomics”; the ubiquitous gun culture—and why the left doesn’t get it; Scots Irish culture and how it played out in the young life of Lynddie England; and the blinkered “magical thinking” of the Christian right. (Bageant’s brother is a Baptist pastor who casts out demons.) What it adds up to, he asserts, is an unacknowledged class war. By turns brutal, tender, incendiary, and seriously funny, this book is a call to arms for fellow progressives with little real understanding of “the great beery, NASCAR-loving, church-going, gun-owning America that has never set foot in a Starbucks.”

Deer Hunting with Jesus is a potent antidote to what Bageant dubs “the American hologram”—the televised, corporatized virtual reality that distracts us from the insidious realities of American life. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (63)

pretentious, smug drivel
My social group and myself consider ourselves progressives, so I thought this book would be worthwhile, although the cynical title implied that this book would deliver more style than substance. What I got, however, was pretentious drivel written by one of the many insufferable baby boomers who, in addition to having no concept of sustainability - environmental, economic, or otherwise - continue to subject us with their bad ideas and philosophies that, under their leadership, will leave the world a much worse off place for me and my children. In this book, the author manages to:

*Criticize evangelicals for believing that the Biblical character David is real despite evidence to the contrary (which I agree). But then operates under the assumption that those whose education does not go beyond high school are more likely to vote Republican. Actually, 69% of people who did not finish high school in the 2004 presidential election voted for Kerry, 57% of those with Bachelor's voted for Bush, and 59% of those with advanced degrees voted for Kerry (according to the U.S. Census and Univ. of Michigan National Election Studies Center). Criticizing one group for an action while simultaneously doing the same thing yourself has a word.

*Labels two-year colleges as "anti-intellectual," but yet projects Harvard as bastian of progressivism and intellectualism, asserting that evangelical philosophy will never find room there (it doesn't at two-year colleges either). If the author based his assertions on facts, not anecdote, emotions, or uninformed assumptions, he would realize that the colleges in Madison, Berkeley, New Haven, and Cambridge, do a much better job of educating and serving the needs of the corporate (through research grants) and individual super-rich elite than they do about getting rid of intergenerational inequality. These institutions receive billions in public tax dollars (even Harvard and Yale do through research and financial aid), and enroll only a tiny number of first-generation and low-income students. You don't have to be smart to go to Harvard; you just have to be rich.

*Glorifies the past (1960's) just as well as any conservative does (anytime before the 1960's). Does the author realize that in the 1960's another generation was in charge and now that baby boomers (who cut their teeth in the 1960's) are in charge and in a position to do something about it, educational equality, according to the author, has gotten worse?

*Offers over 250 pages of complaints with only a vague paragraph about solutions - "more education," I think. Remarkably, the author asserts that education is one key to the problem, but then criticizes the only postsecondary sector (two-year colleges) that is actually doing anything meaningful about increasing access and enhancing equity.

These are only a few of the many problems with this book. Overgeneralizing a giant issue (class war), providing no historical context, providing very little to no evidence to back up claims, and complaining without offering solutions might have been a strategy in the 1960's, but today there are more effective strategies, like when presenting an idea or thesis "ideas based on evidence" and "solutions." Skip this book and read anything by Zinn, Chomsky, or for a much better alternative to this book, David Shipler's The Working Poor.

Standard Marxist rant dressed in overalls and a pick-up truck
I picked this up because, while I don't agree with most leftist ideology, I share the author's stated belief that one needs to be willing to listen to people he may not like or agree with.

After finishing it, I came to the conclusion that the guy is little more than a Gonzo Marxist.The brief snapshot portraits of various citizens in the author's hometown are sandwiched between long, rambling rants that would fit right in with the average marxist-leninist stump speech in leftist groups worldwide.The fact that he takes a break from his standard ideology to advocate gun ownership doesn't change the fact that in every other single aspect of political life, he's anything BUT balanced and unbiased, and any reader trying to say otherwise is simply hoping to attach the badge of objectivity in hopes of lending some respectability to some very old and worn out arguments.

I suppose the one redeeming quality of the book is that it does provide a few tragic stories to remind those who need it that times are indeed tough for many.But grand theories of all our problems originating in smoke filled boardrooms and Scots-Irish bloodlines make this book far less valuable than advertised to anyone hoping to gain a true perspective on where we are and what we need to do.

Deer Hunting with Jesus
Deer Hunting with Jesus (hardcover) is a thought provoking,funny/sad commentary of today's working poor.Joe Bagaent is a brilliant, irreverant writer who is not afraid to "call it as he sees it".I think it is well written, and thought provoking.Although I may take issue with an occasional assumption, he DID make me think and perhaps modify my equally firm point of view.Cudos Joe for a well written book!

Politics as truth - Not!
This is the first book in countless years that I have been hardly able to finish the introduction, let alone read in its entirety. In fact the only reason I even came across this book is that it was a gift. Whether it was intended to be a gag or illuminating has still not been ascertained.

I tried to give it a zero star rating but this sytem won't allow it.

As the child of self described progressives I have witnessed the kind of condescension and derision towards people of faith as well as those who have a love of hunting personally. It would seem unbecoming to people who claim to be those of diversity and inclusion. Basically this book is based on an overly strong case of BDS (Bush Derangement Syndrome) that seems to pervade the denizens of what we call the Democratic Party. The fact that any publisher would seem to find this marketable belies it's major price discounting at Amazon.

The author would be well advised to look elsewhere for the real reason why there are so many, in his opinion, idiots alive in this country. Instead of looking for supposed demons in Rove, Cheney et.al, he should look no further than the ridiculously expensive and demonstrably ineffective public education system we have in this country. Otherwise, he may also find solace in the fact that the reason why Republicans have held the white house for 24 out of the last 40 years is not due to stealing elections nor any other nefarious activity. It would seem that no matter how packaged, their message is not getting through and is being rightfully ignored.

This book rates a must burn.

A seminal book for anyone who's worried about our country's future.
I read incessantly (probably 200+ books a year) and I've never read anything quite like "Deer Hunting with Jesus." Bageant writes about his rural town with great affection - and keen insight. (For one thing, it never occurred to me that people would vote Republican because the factory owner they work for expects it. Doh!)

No one who follows politics should be without this book. Yes, it's that good. Don't just read it - buy copies for all your friends. ... Read more

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The Atlantic Paranormal Society, also known as T.A.P.S., is the brainchild of two plumbers by day, paranormal investigators by night: Jason Hawes and Grant Wilson. Their hair-raising investigations, fueled by their unique abilities and a healthy dose of scientific method, have made them the subject of a hit TV show: the SCI FI Channel's Ghost Hunters.

Now their experiences are in print for the first time, as Jason and Grant recount for us, with the help of veteran author Michael Jan Friedman, the stories of some of their most memorable investigations. The men and women of T.A.P.S. pursue ghosts and other supernatural phenomena with the most sophisticated scientific equipment available -- from thermal-imaging cameras to electromagnetic-field recorders to digital thermometers -- and the results may surprise you. Featuring both cases depicted on Ghost Hunters and earlier T.A.P.S. adventures never told before now, this funny, fascinating, frightening collection will challenge everything you thought you knew about the spirit world. ... Read more

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a very good book
(written by Mrs. Lauren Ross airforce spouse) I guess you can call me a huge fan of Ghost Hunters and a groupiee (cause I think Jason Grant and Steve are AWESOME!) but I dont blame Jason for being hard on Brian. I dont think he was hard enough on that guy. Brian was annoying and he cried or complain about the smallest things. I was annoyed by the fact that TAPS did let him back into the group. I can also say that Jason wasnt rude in the begining of the first season. The majority of people around that area are like that. Its just how people are. Anyways this is a good book and since I have watched every show and own every season on DVD that this book is a good item to add to your collection. Gives more of a "special feature" then what the dvds bring.

Excellent
Loved the book, provided real background to the show as well as information not seen on tv. Wish more books were like this one.

mostly hype
this item is a great collector's item, if your already a fan. the information here is minimal & recycled from other sources (including their own tv show). 'esp, hauntings & poltergeists' by loyd auerbach is an older title, but better by FAR if your interest extends beyond the tv.

I love the ghost hunters!
I haven't missed a show.I was curious what cases did they have prior to the show.Pretty scary...this kind of stuff scares me to the point I cant sleep.....but I love it...I can't get enough!..The book is a lot of fun to read...never boring.They describe the most haunted destinations they have investigated.Not Bram's Dracula, but fun none the less.

great book!
my husband loved this book. he is a die hard fan of ghost hunters. he said the book went into more detail and revealed more info that the past shows didn't.... ... Read more

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Politically Incorrect Guide to Hunting
Excellent book, excellent condition, speedy arrival, look forward to doing business with this seller in the future.Thank You

Affected by poor sourcing and potential exaggeration, but far from bad - let alone "incorrect"
The eleventh book in the erratic but fascinating "Politically Incorrect Guide" series takes a look at a subject my knowledge of Aboriginal foraginghas entirely failed to help me understand, and which my previous reading of "New Age" literature or anti-hunting fanatics had clearly found me out even with the limited knowledge I could get at Melbourne University.

"The Politically Incorrect Guide to Hunting" demonstrates first of all how being an experienced hunter is an irreplaceable asset in understanding ecology. The knowledge Miniter gives of animal behaviour in particular, beats what I learned about environmental management as a student. Especially noteworthy is how he shows hunters must know a great deal about the behaviour deer and more essentially bears to hunt them at all. In a later chapter Miniter shows how this knowledge is needed to merely devise potential means of stopping animal-related accidents on roads and railways.

One good thing about "The Politically Incorrect Guide to Hunting" is that Miniter focuses enough on the practical benefits of hunting to avoid being too ideological. Indeed, in contrast to most other "Politically Incorrect Guides", he does not follow the hard-line track so beloved of Human Events. Ample space is given to the potential negative effects of unregulated hunting on private land before Theodore Roosevelt, which is welcome from a publisher that too often omits anything that does not suit its arguments. Like Robert P. Murphy Miniter shows hunting can actually save species from extinction by preventing illegal poaching, but gives far more usable examples than Murphy does. Consequently Miniter cannot, like most "Politically Incorrect Guide" authors, be criticised as ignoring evidence from opponents: instead, he clearly recognises the need for regulation and does accept it matters little whether it comes from a private or public source.

The section about animal attacks on people are particularly good and provide the best possible argument for hunting. Although Miniter shows how hunting bans make potentially dangerous animals genuine threats to people they meet, I do have considerable suspicion of his statistics' accuracy because he fails to back a single one up with reliable sources. This is particularly true of the data about bear and cougar attacks, which quite probably are better reported with improved communication. Miniter's data as to the safety of hunting can probably be doubted for the same reason, but hunting is obviously not as dangerous as, say, motor racing or gridiron.

Having experience with deadly pests like cane toads, foxes and feral pigs in Australia, I very much agree with Miniter's point that hunting is a very effective way of limiting the population of vertebrate pests. Tim Low shows the extreme difficulty of controlling vertebrate pests, and Miniter confirms my belief that finding ways to use their parts (e.g. toad skins or feral pig meat) is a vital part of vertebrate pest control. Miniter's illustration of how these pests are at their most deadly on isolated islands like Hawaii agrees 100 percent with my basic knowledge of biodiversity, further adding to his credibility.

Another thing is that - though only for a small part of the book - Miniter at least tries to move beyond the usual American-centredness that plagues the "Politically Incorrect Guides" series. His information about how Italy and Japan face the same problems as the American West is certainly surprising, whilst his point about elephant overpopulation is well-placed. It's a pity he wouldn't go into how hunting's effect would be different in different environments.

Apart from the statistics which often look and sound quite exaggerated, "The Politically Incorrect Guide to Hunting" offers what other books in the series claim to do but do not - refuting politically correct myths.

Funny!
I bought this book for the hunter in the family who "already knows everything."Quite amusing!

More factually than politically incorrect
As a former hunter I read this book chapter by chapter while making notes.
Miniter makes many factual errors and misleading statements, especially concerning how much money hunters contribute via various taxes. In several places he actually contradicts his own arguements in various chapters.
He mentions PETA repeatedly even though the group is not a major anti hunting org. He also brings in other environmental groups which have little if anything to do with hunting.
There is more than one instance where he speaks with supposed anti hunters who are little more than average people who are not capable of discussing hunting on any serious level. Meanwhile Miniter avoids debating anyone who he can have the serious debate with he calls for openly in the book.
Anyone atempting to use many of the arguements in this book against a true anti hunting activist is going to get a rude awakening.

Politically Incorrect Guide to Hunting
For those who are hunters, Miniter has correctly reported all that is correct about hunting, while destroying the myth of PETA, vegetarians, Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) as well as other uninformed animal rights groups. ... Read more

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Jane Rosenal, the narrator of The Girls' Guide to Hunting and Fishing, is wise beyond her years. Not that that's saying much--since none of her elders, with the exception of her father, is particularly wise. At the age of 14, Jane watches her brother and his new girlfriend, searching for clues for how to fall in love, but by the end of the summer she's trying to figure out how not to fail in love. At twice that age, Jane quickly internalizes How to Meet and Marry Mr. Right, even though that retro manual is ruining her chances at happiness. In the intervening years, Melissa Bank's heroine struggles at love and work. The former often seems indistinguishable from the latter, and her experiences in book publishing inspire little in the way of affection. As Jane announces in "The Worst Thing a Suburban Girl Could Imagine": "I'd been a rising star at H----- until Mimi Howlett, the new executive editor, decided I was just the lights of an airplane."

Bank's first collection has a beautiful, true arc, and all the sophistication and control her heroine could ever desire. In "The Floating House," Jane and her boyfriend, Jamie, visit his ex-girlfriend in St. Croix, and right from the start she can't stop mimicking her beautiful competitor, in a notably idiotic fashion. "I'm like one of those animals that imitates its predators to survive," she realizes--one of several thousand of Bank's ruefully funny phrases. But even as Jane clowns around, desperately trying to keep up appearances, she is so hyperaware it hurts. Again and again, the author explores the dichotomy between life as it happens and the rehearsed anecdote, the preferred outcome. In The Girls' Guide to Hunting and Fishing, even suburban quiet has "nothing to do with peace." Bank's much-anticipated debut merits all its buzz and, more to the point, transcends it. --Kerry FriedBook Description
The Girls' Guide to Hunting and Fishing explores the life lessons of Jane, the contemporary American Everywoman who combines the charm of Bridget Jones, the vulnerability of Ally McBeal, and the wit of Lorrie Moore. Download Description
Hailed by critics as the debut of a major literary voice, The Girls' Guide to Hunting and Fishing has captivated readers and dominated bestseller lists. Generous-hearted and wickedly insightful, it maps the progress of Jane Rosenal as she sets out on a personal and spirited expedition through the perilous terrain of sex, love, relationships, and the treacherous waters of the workplace. With an unforgettable comic touch, Bank skillfully teases out universal issues, puts a clever, new spin on the mating dance, and captures in perfect pitch what it's like to be a young woman coming of age in America today. ... Read more

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Read it for the writing
My daughter gave me this book because I was writing a novel at the time.I was feeling cocky about my writing ability until I read Girls Guide.The woman can write.It is a book about nothing and has one chapter that has nothing to do with the rest of the book.However, it may have because the book is about nothing...so who knows?Her style will pull you through the nothingness with a smile on your face.A pleasure to read.The Wonder Place is simply more of the same with some story lines rolled in.

The Girls Guide
This book was not what I thought it was going to be.It talked analytically and figuratively.I did not find a point to the book until the very END.One chapter seemed like it didn't even fit.

What is the chapter in the middle all about?
I thought the book was OK, as it held my attention.Jane is definetly funny and quick witted, but HELLO, the middle chapter is completely annoying to me.Even if it were a collection of short stories (which, by the way, the book is advertised as a NOVEL), the compilation would still be in consistent and non-thematic.While funny, I just feel that I finsihed this book more for the sake of HOPING something would tie together, but sadly, it did not.Speaking of sad, I could have done without death and disease in this "hilarious" "novel".Writers:Beginning, middle, end.Simplistic, but yet so far from grasp.Geez.

a very good debut
Melissa Bank's debut book was on the shelf at the family activity room at the hospital, where I was spending long hours and forgot to bring a book of my own. I took it to pass the time, because I did not have a choice really, but I was pleasantly surprised.

"The Girls' Guide to Hunting and Fishing" is a collection of short stories, rather loosely connected through a main character/narrator, Jane Rosenal. Jane epitomizes a modern girl and young woman, and her problems are quite typical: jiggling family life, boyfriends, friends and job, she struggles with her - sometimes difficult and unexpected - emotions. She is from New Jersey and grew up there, but lives in New York City, putting together a career in book editing. Since adolescence, she possesses a sharp sense of observation, quick wit and a good deal of self-criticism, at the same time being far from ideal. But indeed, although funny and light read, these stories have a deeper meaning, definitely it is not a Bridget Jones type of book. Especially Jane's relationship with her father is worth noticing - but many others too, with her brother Henry and with her twenty years older father-figure boyfriend Archie included.

The stories are told from different perspectives, sometimes Jane is the narrator, sometimes the narrator is objective and Jane is one of the protagonists, and in one of the stories (a very good one) only mentions her as a neighbor of the family which it describes. It is clear that the author experimented with styles and tried to figure out which feels best, but this is forgivable in a debut, although makes the book a bit incoherent.But it is a good debut and makes one anticipate Bank's next work to be worth reading as well.

Confusing and disjointed
First, the title is misleading. It's more about hunting and fishing for husbands as opposed to the more literal meaning. The Girls' Guide to Hunting and Fish, said to be the first "chick lit" novel, is really a series of essays focusing on a character named Jane Rosenal as she navigates her way through childhood, adolescence, and later adulthood.

There are great lapses in time between the stories, and they're not all put in chronological order, which makes me think that the stories are ordered according to some common theme--though I never really figured out what that theme was. I mean, I get that the book is about dating, but it was really confusing to be in a lot of ways. In addition, Jane's relationship with the much older editor was a little bit disconcerting to me. Also, there was one story that seemed really out of place: I got the impression that it was told from Jane's point of view after she'd had children and they'd grown up. But I couldn't figure out how that story fit into the general course of the book.

The title of the book comes from a story placed at the end of the book, where Jane begins to date a guy she meets at a wedding. Se's so caught up in playing the dating "game by "The Rules," that she doesn't allow the guy to see who she really is. The book is well written, but there's a lot which didn't make sense to me and there didn't seem to be a "plot," so to speak, which is why I only gave this book three stars. ... Read more

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Good info for the novice hunter.
I have read a couple of books on turkey hunting to get ready for the season this Spring. My brother-in-law, an experienced hunter, has invited me to hunt with him in the Georgia countryside. Author Ray Eye gave me lots of tips on the do's and don't's of turkey hunting, from what kind of equipment to take on a hunt to making the right turkey calls. Maybe I won't make as many dumb mistakes after reading this book.

My husband wouldn't shut up while reading this book!!
He laughed and debated (sometimes out loud) with the book the whole time he was reading it. He's a long-time turkey hunter, and picked it up after meeting the author. My husband remarked how well the book was written in a manner to speak to someone with any level of turkey hunting knowledge. It's on loan to his buddy, and he likes it too, apparently.
(he told me five stars.)

Learn from one of the best
When I ordered this book I was not expecting much. I've been hunting turkeys for 25 years and now spend in excess of 100 days a year scouting and hunting.
I know a lot about turkeys but that only amounts to 1 percent of what I would like to know. Most of what I know has been learned by trial and error and lots of frustrating mistakes. I ordered the book hoping I could learn a little something from someone with much more experience than I have. After all, a few hours spent reading beats days of fruitlesshard work andand lots of frustration in the woods.
In a nutshell, I learned a lot from this book. The author is far ahead of me in the learning and knowledge curve.I hunt only on public ground in several western states and hunting can be tough.The author confirms what I know and suspected about turkeys and greatly increased my knowledge. The tactics and strategies he describes will make my future hunts more enjoyable and successful. I highly recommend this book to all hunters. Good Luck.

How do you know when a hunter is lying?
Unfortunately the likely answer is 'when his lips are moving'. This old saying mostly applies when there is disagreement in a 'how to' conversation. Ray Eye did not write this book telling how you must hunt to be successful as a turkey hunter, but tells his story of how he does it. I knew after reading what it meant to him to hunt with and the memories of hunting with his grandfather that I found a treasure. Great book, entertaining, and an easy read. A must for old or new gobbler hunters.

A Must Read for Turkey Hunters
Ray Eye has written a great comprehensive book on turkey hunting.This book will appeal especially to beginning turkey hunters, but advanced hunters will enjoy it as well. It covers all the essentials to becoming a good turkey hunter; filled with tips,techniques, and strategies you need before venturing into the woods.You'll also enjoy his personal stories and it's filled with photos.Recommend! ... Read more

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Using the ancient Inuit whale hunt as a metaphor, Whale Hunting provides a clear nine-phase model for successfully finding, landing and harvesting whale-size accounts—the kinds of accounts that transform your business.  The methodology of whale hunting turns the dangerous endeavor of selling large companies and big contracts into a strategy for success. You will learn explicit, repeatable; processes for

• Scouting –how to target your best prospects, research them, and get their attention
• Hunting –how to engage a cross-functional team of subject-matter experts throughout the process of selling and closing the deal
• Harvesting – how to deliver superior service to your new large account and set the stage for future business

Tom Searcy and Dr. Barbara Weaver Smith IN are founders of The Whale Hunters®, a sales and business process development company dedicated to strategies for rapid business growth.  Building on Searcy’s experience in leading four companies through accelerated growth in sales and revenue and Smith’s background in managing the culture of growth, they help their clients grow fast by engaging their entire company in selling and delivering big deals with large companies. ... Read more

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Whale Hunting is a Must Read!
Many times when small business leaders buy a book looking for support and specific process strategies in becoming great, they find only general, nonspecific advice and insights.Whale Hunting is a welcome relief in that it provides both a clear structure that outlines specific process steps with tools to support action, but also insight into possible pitfalls and the world of the big company that must be managed along the way.If a small company wants to change how it does business, this book not only presents clear language and processes that are necessary inside one's own company, but also the significant expectations of the big company that must be met in becoming truly competitive. This is a must read for any small business that has reached a glass ceiling and wishes to push into new market space to achieve accelerated growth and the culture change necessary to sustain such long-range growth.

Whale Hunting--A true process for landing large clients
First the cons...
I don't like the title, Whale Hunting. The book has this title because the authors translate the hunting methods of the Inuit people of northwest Alaska into methods and systems for gaining large client sales. What do whale hunting and business growth have in common? A precise and successful methodology, as it turns out. However, as a surfer and general admirer of dolphins and whales, I find all the whale hunting analogies to be overwhelming for my easily disturbed psyche. That said, no whales die in the book.

The Pros...
Well written, clear, concise, exceptional methods, strong actionable advice. This book really walks you through the process of selling to large clients, and there is more to it, than you might initially think.

The Review...
In Whale Hunting: How To Land Big Sales and Transform Your Company,authors Tom Searcy and Barbara Weaver Smith explain the nine phases that the Inuit people of northwest Alaska use to scout, hunt, and harvest their whales. The authors translate the Inuit methodology into processes and apply them to the business practice of landing large clients.

The book offers specific, actionable steps when it comes to making big sales. And it shows how to engage a cross-functional team of subject-matter experts throughout the process of selling and closing the deal. Once a company learns the process, it is easily repeatable from client to client. These are the basic steps:

* Pre-Scouting - Analyze your capabilities, and the field of available clients
* Scouting - How to target your best prospects, research them, and get their attention
* Planning - Plan your contacts, message and questions
* Hunting - Analyze the buyer's team and mitigate their fear
* Capture - Selectively discover information from and disclose a controlled message to your client.
* The Big Show--A step-by-step guide for meeting with the buyer's team
* Servicing - How to service the large client with capacity and velocity
* Understand the process - Refine your internal operations and systems so that they can handle more large accounts.

While these specific steps are presented clearly in easy-to-understand terms, implementing them requires an exceptional amount of work, time and the right people. But, the authors contend, the pay-off in landing a major account (one that is 10 to 20 times the size of an average account) is worth the effort.

This is the real deal
It's not easy for little companies to land deals with big companies.It requires an understanding of how and why the big companies buy.It requires that the small company develop processes that meet the psychological and relational needs of the big company as well as having a competitive product or service.This book explains in very clear language what a small company needs to do.As I said before, it's not a simple thing--to hunt whales, but if a small company wants to grow, I know of no better strategy, and I know of no better guide to the process. ... Read more

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The more you know about the animal you re hunting, the better your chances are of having a successful hunt. Learning about the life history, habits, and behaviors of black bears is important for bear hunters because the animals are different from most other popular big-game quarry--and there s a lot of false information out there. This fully illustrated guide covers baiting basics, spotting, stalking, and calling black bears, as well as where to hunt, snow tracking, training bear dogs, and hound hunting--making it a valuable resource for the novice and expert alike. Loaded with practical advice from a noted hunting expert, this book not only explains the best techniques for the hunter, it also describes the behaviors and actions of the hunted. ... Read more

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GREAT BOOK
This is a "GREAT" book it covers it all. You cant find a better book on Bear hunting. Whether you are a beginner or well seasoned bear hunter I gaurantee you will learn alot from this book. This is by far the best book on bear hunting I have ever found. This book will help you learn to judge the size & sex of bear's, (I think they are the hardest animal to judge) Also shot placement is SO important its a must have book if you are interested in bear hunting. ... Read more

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Prize-winning author Anna Gavalda has galvanized the literary world with an exquisite genius for storytelling. Here, in her epic new novel of intimate lives-and filled with the "humanity and wit" (Marie Claire) that has made it a bestselling sensation in France-Gavalda explores the twists of fate that connect four people in Paris. Comprised of a starving artist, her shy, aristocratic neighbor, his obnoxious but talented roommate, and a neglected grandmother, this curious, damaged quartet may be hopeless apart, but together, they may just be able to face the world. ... Read more

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I haven't even finished the book yet and I'm sad it will have to end!
This book is wonderful.I haven't even finished it yet, and I'm already thinking how sad I will be when it ends!It's just beautiful.So enjoyable and stunning.

Very satisfying
The best part of this book is the realization that the characters, at first described separately, will come together to help each other grow and heal.At times the author pushes this theme a little too strongly and obviously; the more subtle cues that the characters love and appreciate each other are more appealing.The backstory on one of them, Philou, is glaringly absent, and perhaps his transformation is also the most incredible.On the whole, however, a very satisfying read.

Great book, strange title
The original title is "Together", and I don't really get the American title. The book is about finding your place in life, the persons that make you happy, sometimes although you didn't expect it.

A beautiful true-to-life tale
Hunting and Gathering is a novel where people are the story.There is no bombastic action or elaborate plotting.It is simply the tale of a group of people all suffering from our common affliction: human frailty.Significant past events are relayed by the characters in their own unadorned words and the novel is all the better for it.It has all of the beauty, all of the tentative nature and all of the base human fear and stupidity that characterize life.

My favorite character was Philibert.An unpretentious intellectual with an enormous inferiority complex, he is also the simplest and kindest of the main characters.I loved his sincere and deep-rooted sweetness and tenderness.I think Gavalda also uses him to make something of a point; that strange person that so many of us do our best to avoid may be one of the best human beings we could ever hope to meet.

Camille is nicely drawn as a woman most afraid of her own wants and needs.She can be highly irrational and irritating but she's always sympathetic because she acknowledges her own flaws and doesn't try to justify them.I loved the vivid descriptions of her drawings.Gavalda phrased them so beautifully that I could see the drawings and paintings in my mind's eye.

The character I found most surprising was Franck.He was initially so unlikable and. once again, Gavalda doesn't try to pretty up or excuse his behavior.There are reasons for it but not justifications and Franck grows a lot over the course of the novel.He's something of a foil for the other two due to his noisy and dramatic initial decline--a great contrast to the gentleness and passivity of Camille's and Philibert's.

Paulette was a rather more interesting character than I expected and a late revelation about her past paints a very detailed portrait of her as a woman.

Gavalda is a very gifted writer and the translation of her work was nicely done.I found her work to be exactly like her characters: beautiful in its simplicity.Her writing is so beautiful and her characters so real and though the work has a great deal of import, the reader never feels as though Gavalda is boasting of its import.This was a truly lovely novel.

Captivating
Fun, captivating story about three otherwise isolated Parisians tied together sharing an apartment, who are eventually joined by one of the character's aging grandmother.Poignant insights into the basic social breakdown, and heart-warming praise forthe triumph human compassion and kindness. ... Read more

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Job Hunting For Dummies is a remarkably versatile book. It holds your hand through the arduous and terrifying process of job-seeking, and offers valuable insights relating to résumés, interviews, and networking, effectively playing the roles of mother, pal, spouse, and guidance counselor, without ever losing its temper or asking when you're finally going to land a job.

Max Messmer is eminently qualified to instruct on all things job-related. He's chairman and CEO of Robert Half International Inc., the world's largest specialized staffing firm, and he's penned numerous articles, columns, and books (such asThe Fast Forward MBA in Hiring and Staffing Europe), so Messmer knows a thing or two about how to apply for a job effectively, and he has a few words to say on how not to blow it, too.

He knows, for instance, how overwhelming and intimidating the job hunt can be, and how useful it is to break the monster down into prioritized, bite-sized tasks. There are detailed chapters on organizing, setting targets, and scoping out the field, plus essential chapters on writing a résumé and cover letter that present you in the best light, pursuing job leads, and performing well in the interview spotlight.

Messmer's experience in the field makes his advice reliable. You know that when he suggests how to research a company before the interview so you are somewhat knowledgeable about what they do, and when he warns against pink résumés and sarcastic cover letters, he's offering the collective opinion of hundreds of staffing professionals. It's advice worth reading, no matter how qualified you already are to do the job once you get it. The only misleading aspect of Job Hunting for Dummies is the title, because no dummy would do something so smart as to increase his or her application advantage by reading Max Messmer's book. --Stephanie GoldBook Description
Whether you're a recent high school or college grad or an established workforce veteran, changing jobs can be a scary experience. Let Job Hunting For Dummies, 2nd Edition, be your guide to pushing your career forward. Author Max Messmer, Chairman and CEO of Robert Half International (the world's largest specialized staffing firm), has used his job search expertise to create this cutting-edge guide to job hunting. Messmer offers the kind of friendly advice and insider's tips that can enhance your job search from start to finish.

Get yourself off on the right foot. First, organize your supplies; then, organize your search. Target your search in the job market of your choice; then, give yourself the tools that you need in order to break in to that market. Find out what separates bad resumes from resumes that get results. Discover the secrets of drumming up job leads, from researching online to using your own networks or working with a recruiter. After you're in, you'll be ready to shine with Messmer's complete list of the do's and don'ts of giving great interviews; and you'll be confident when the interview ends, knowing that you possess the keys to successfully closing an interview.

Don't wait another day. Find the job you want with Job Hunting For Dummies, 2nd Edition. ... Read more

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A reliable starting point
A job market author, I give this book five stars for its breadth.As it promises, it covers all its bases, helping the reader to organize the job search, prepare for an interview, hone a resume, and achieve myriad other successes in the process of finding that dream position.Job Hunting for Dummies could offer more in the way of up-to-date technological information--more on online job sites, posting your resume on the Internet, the proper protocol for emailing a potential employer, etc.--but perhaps more detailed tips will be provided in a later edition.Overall, Messmer achieves what he sets out to do: he gives the reader a solid starting point.

Great book, worth every penny
After several years of complete dedication to my career and to the company I was employed by, I experienced a layoff a few months back. Thus, I suddenly find myself back in the job market and felt ill-prepared to deal with it until I got this book.

I went on a few interviews but had been nervous about certain questions such as; do I tell them how much I was making at my last job? Do I write a "thank you for interviewing" me letter after the interview? etc, etc...

This book covers all the topics that you are nervous about. Examples; what to say in a cover letter, interviewing, salary negotiations + much more.Included are some useful sample resumés and cover letters in different formats.

After reading this book, I feel much more confident that I'm handling my job hunting in a more professional manner. I would recommend this book for anyone who is looking for a job, or even if you have a job but hate your boss and want another one.

In general, I like the For Dummies clear and concise and easy to read format. While there are some For Dummies books that have very little substance, this is not one of them.

The New Job Hunter's "Bible"
"Job Hunting For Dummies" is an easy-to-read book that spells out the most effective ways to find a job and it does so in a clear and concise manner. Even in the best of times, the job market is an imbroglio that is difficult to navigate and that is why JHFD is a must-read for all job hunters.

Although job hunting is serious business, JHFD adeptly uses humor for comic relief as well as to emphasize a point. The section on actual resume' and job interview miscues is both funny and cautionary; readers would do well to take note.

Of all the job hunting books I've read, JHFD is clearly the best. While Richard Nelson Bolles' "What Color Is Your Parachute?" has been acclaimed as the job hunter's "bible," I know from experience that it is a tedious and often contradictory piece of work that has outlived its usefulness. Accordingly, job hunters should consider bypassing "Parachute" in favor of JHFD as it has more to offer its readers.

Crystal clear, easy to read and INFORMATIVE
Max has written the final word on finding a job!It is put together very well - a quick yet informative and in depth read.Hey!This book even helped me get a job at Robert Half International - Max's company!Love ya,Messmer! ... Read more

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A well done book providing detailed information on methods used to find snakes, when, and tools used. Includes individual species accounts for the more commonly pursued snakes. Full-color photographs and tables. ... Read more

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Best book for this subject in decades.
This book covers the subject of "field herping" as a whole.They offer wonderful insight into productive measures taken.This book is very honest, and to the point.It is well written in the sense that it's very understandable and not over technical making it a great book for the beginner, with enough substance that a seasoned veteran will be entertained.My only complaint on this book is that I wanted it to be longer so that the fun of it wouldn't stop.

The tools of the trade section I think is especially good for those that lack a support system to learn from.This book is highly recommended to all interested in the natural history of snakes.

A book for every REAL Snake Guy
Most of the snake literature out there is watered down for a general audience.This book was written by two common, regular everyday "Snake" guys. Not since the days of Kauffeld, have books been truly written for snake guys like this.


They share their experiences and techniques over the years that have yeilded them thousands of snakes in the field.

Their observations and honest opinions are what make this book gold.

I also got the autographed version, and just knowing that the two men who put a lot of blood, sweat, tears, and money into this book, personally signed my copy, makes this book even more special. ... Read more

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A gripping investigation into the extraordinary career of Serbia's legendary warlord.Zeljko 'Arkan' Raznatovic began his life as a petty criminal, a juvenile delinquent adrift in the floundering state of Yugoslavia. He would eventually become famous throughout Western Europe: as the 'smiling bank robber'; as a Houdini-like fugitive from multiple prisons; and even as a state-sponsored assassin. Stories of motorboat robberies and daylight bank heists would follow him from country to country. Yet however impressive his criminal reputation seemed at first, it was only the beginning of his path to infamy.Following Yugoslavia's chaotic descent into madness in the 1990s, Arkan would become not only a gangster but one of Serbian President Slobodan Milosevic's most valued henchmen in the country's civil war. He rallied Belgrade's notoriously violent soccer hooligans, paired them with inmates from Serbia's prisons, among other brutal street thugs, and trained them to become his ruthless foot soldiers, known as the 'Tigers.' During the war, the men rampaged through Croatia and Bosnia---killing, raping, burning, and looting. As they earned a reputation as Serbia's most feared death squad (accused of genocide by The Hague tribunal), Arkan became one of the region's wealthiest men. A national hero, he married the country's greatest pop star---the so-called 'Madonna of the Balkans'---in a ceremony that was compared to that of Prince Charles and Princess Diana. His fame and good fortune, however, could not last. In 1999, as NATO bombs fell on Belgrade, The Hague's International War Crimes Tribunal indicted Arkan for crimes against humanity, the United States called for his arrest, the world media chased him, and mobster rivals wanted him dead. His days were numbered, and just after the Serbian New Year, he was shockingly assassinated in the crowded lobby of a high-profile Belgrade hotel.In Hunting the Tiger, journalist Christopher S. Stewart tells the spectacular, bloody, and often nebulous story of a man who was equal parts James Bond, James Dean, Billy the Kid, and Al Capone. In a region still in the throes of sectarian conflict and wracked by the aftermath of decades of violence, Stewart gives us an engaging first-person look at one man who became a symbol of an intensely combustible and illicit age, and who played both villain and hero at a profound historical moment. ... Read more

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Tracking Murder
We have all had at least one of those moments when we know we have made a really big mistake and we may well die from it.Somehow, we survive, rescued by the least likely or sources.

In "Hunting the Tiger," invesigative reporter, Chris Stewart takes us through some of his terrifying moments and leads us into the the horrifying and riveting story of "Arkan," a bank robber and racketeer who murderously rode the troubled waters of Yugoslavia to a violent end as a "rock star" war criminal.

For me, a retired judge, with military experience and time in Cambodia and Iraq, the book is not only a "page turner" but also a remarkable reflection of how vulnerable any culture can be to one determined and sober sociopath.Arkan's story is unfortunately by no means unique, but the fact that Stewart had the courage and the intiative to tell it is unique.The lessons in "Hunting the Tiger" will stay with me--sometimes, even in my dreams.

Bravo!
This book gives a voice to all of the innocent people slaughtered at the hands of Arkan.It reveals the absurdity of those who are still blind to the horrific deeds that he left behind as his legacy.
The author has clearly taken great risks to bring this story to us.I applaud this book.I recommend it to anyone seeking further insight into what went on in the Balkans in recent years.And let this book serve as a reminder to the brutal outcomes of our tendencies toward war, racism, nationalism and hero-worship.Bravo!! ... Read more

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Great Book!
My husband is reading this book (I bought it as a present for him), and I know it's good because he spends time EVERY night pouring through the pages, comparing notes with other books, and planning his next hunt.:) RT

First class read for every elk hunter
As a fellow author and elk hunter I try to read everything I can get my hands on, on the subject of elk and elk hunting. Theodore Roosevelt said," People who love the outdoors should be omnivorous readers. If so, they have the best of two worlds. They learn more-and enjoy life more."
Bob Robb's, The Ultimate Guide to Elk Hunting is a must read for elk hunters of all skill levels. ... Read more

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If the captivating smile of a young Hemingway crouched over a lion isn't enough to pull you inside the covers of The Greatest Hunting Stories Ever Told, the remarkable prose you'll find throughout its pages will.Its target is serious writing, and it bags some powerful literary prey. Lamar Underwood, long an editor at Sports Afield and Outdoors, has assembled a stellar collection from the pens of Hemingway (naturally), Faulkner, Turgenev, Thomas McGuane, Vance Bourjaily, Patrick O'Brian, Robert Ruark, and Teddy Roosevelt, all of whose prose hunts for big answers as well as big game.

While clearly addressed to the fraternity of hunters, the essays and stories in this collection transcend the boundaries of the field. McGuane, writing passionately about how the hunt for food defines who we are in "The Heart of the Game," observes, as Sitting Bull did before him, "when the buffalo are gone, we will hunt mice, for we are hunters and we want our freedom." Hemingway, in "Remembering Shooting-Flying," an Esquire column from 1935, keeps world affairs in perspective when he wonders "how the snipe fly in Russia now and whether shooting pheasants is counter-revolutionary." "The Forest and the Steppe" is one of Turgenev's evocative "Hunter's Sketches"; evocative also defines "Mister Howard Was a Real Gent," one of Ruark's marvelous "Old Man and the Boy" contributions to Field & Stream.

Given the overall subject, there is plenty of sporting drama throughout, but also plenty of thoughtful reflection, and absolutely magnificent storytelling, which is as it should be. When you set your sights on the greatest, your aim needs to be true. --Jeff SilvermanBook Description

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The Greatest Hunting Stories Ever Told: Twenty-Nine Unforgettable Tales
The Greatest hunting stories is a book with 29 of the greatest hunting stories. One of the stories I like the best is Black Death. This Story is about a cape buffalo that kills a man so an officer must go find the buffalo and kill it before it kills some one else. To find out the thrilling ending read the book. Another story is Good Morning. This story is about a young kid that shoots his first buck. "This is a exciting and thrilling book. It would be good for any hunter at any age." -A teenager from Mid-Prairie High School.

Hunting Tales
This is a great book for anyone who enjoys short stories, especially hunting tales.It contains a wide range of content from big game hunting to bird hunting.It also contains a wide range of authors from the classics like Hemingway, Faulkner and Teddy Roosevelt to modern jounalists.This book would make a great gift for a hunting or fishing friend or relative ... Read more

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For more than half a century, Special Forces and CIA legend Billy Waugh dedicated his life to tracking down and eliminating America's most virulent enemies. Operating from the darkest shadows and most desolate corners of the world, he made his mark in many of the most important operations in the annals of U.S. Spec Ops.

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Great!
Great book. The title is deceiving though there is little about Carlos.The actual capture of Carlos is also somewhat anticlimactic. Overall though, it's an exciting read about the life of a special forces warrior.I recommend this book to anyone who enjoy stories of war and espionage.One thing is for sure...Billy Waugh is a hero!

Hunting the Jackal
I found the book readable and informative.It was written in a narative that was easily followed.Information that will be of value to those that follow the current state of the world.

Great Book
Great book....easy to read.Lacks substantial and detailed operational insight probably due to confidentiality.Overall a great book by a great American.

A look behind the scenes.
Billy Waugh is a rare kind of man.His book gives us a look behind the scenes of Special Ops and clandestine operatives.

Tracking the Jackal and More -GREAT READ
Imagine that your Walter Mitty dream has come true and you are a star wide receiver playing in the 2007 Superbowl. You run to the huddle only to find a gray haired Joe Namath calling the signals and leading the team on a scoring drive. A dream, but for small teams of young Special Forces soldiers leading the anti-Taliban forces in southern Afghanistan is was very real. A soldier and operator who was a legend in their father's and grandfather's days is there in the middle of the fight.

Waugh, at age 72 is the middle of early days of the fight in Afghanistan, fighting not only the Taliban, but bone chilling cold in the thin air while hauling his share of gear. More than 50 years older than the young fellow soldiers, Waugh was a living, fighting legend. Few understand the impact made by mixed teams of Seals, Delta, Rangers, Air Force and CIA operators on the overthrow of the Taliban.

Understand that the literary review of this book was written by one of the testosterone deficient, panties all in a wad folks whose concept of self sacrifice is only cheating a little on their taxes. They are simply unable to comprehend two foundational truths, that they can write what they want, worship their own god, and speak their mind is created by people like Waugh and protecting their freedoms is a dirty, thankless task.

Do not expect to find the polished writing or the introspection of One Bullet Away, rather this is a story of doing, stripped of almost all emotion.Some of the reviewers questioned if the truth had been stretched.Most likely the bridging details were snipped by the CIA censors, in our interest.A google or amazon search for Billy Waugh normally points to many references to him, usually prefaced by "the legendary Billy Waugh."

Before Afghanistan there were years of fighting terrorism in the hellholes of the world. Waugh was tracking Osama almost a decade before 9-11.Later he was with the team that finally picked up the trail that lead back through a number of steps to legendary terrorist Carlos the Jackal.

Perhaps half of the book covers this lengthy search and then observation.Waugh captured the many months of frustrating waiting for the politicians in Washington to make decisions, especially when any hint that he was being tracked would have sent the Jackal on the run again to the safety of Iran or Iraq.That he was captured is a tribute to the CIA in both their ability to find Carlos and to keep the surveillance operation hidden and secret for months while the politicians fiddled, looking for a low risk way to get rid of Carlos.

In a very modest way Waughalso tells of getting leave from Walter Reed Hospital, where he was receiving care for very serious wounds, only to fly to Vietnam while on leave and ask to be sent back to the field.Despite the fact that he was still limping badly he was allowed to remain after badgering many in the chain of command.

The book has the feel the there was a lot more that was deleted during the CIA's review of the book. In some cases the deletion of information on methodology and technology leaves holes.

One wonders where do men Waugh come from, willing to devote 50 years to the service of their country, mostly in violence torn countries looking for bad guys and protecting the good guys.

My hope is that he will receive enough cooperation from the CIA to put together a few more great books. ... Read more

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Oh, a-hunting we will go,

A-hunting we will go;

We'll catch a fox and put him in a box,

And then we'll let him go!

So begins this rollicking folk song that has delighted generations of children and inspired them to make up their own verses. John Langstaff has selected some of the most popular stanzas, both old and new, that are sure to bring out smiles and giggles. Nancy Winslow Parker's pictures join in the fun as a band of intrepid children hunt for the fox, a skunk, and even a brontosaurus with wildly silly results.

Piano and guitar accompaniment are provided so grown-ups can sing along, too. The playful mood of the words, music, and pictures is infectious -- you may even decide to add new verses of your own! ... Read more

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Fun and Language Skills
This old favorite is a delightful way to improve language skills. Children enjoy making up their own rhymes following the examples in the book. It helps them develop a love of language and books.

Delightful and entertaining!
This is the favorite book of my 3 year old son!He not only sings it, but acts it out.The illustrations are very simple, childlike, and a little bit silly.As a teacher, I appreciate the value of the book for its rhyming words, and I think it's sweet that the author dedicated the book to the children who helped him complete the verses (and so dedicates it to every child who reads the book).

This is a great book.Very cute and fun for the young.
This is a wonderful book to help teach young children rhyming words.The illustrations are also very appealing to young ones.They especially like the fact that you can sing it as well as read it! ... Read more

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The marvelous Hunting Badger is Tony Hillerman's 14th novel featuring Navajo tribal police officers Joe Leaphorn and Jim Chee. Here the two cops (who appeared in separate books early on but whose paths now cross routinely) are working two angles of the same case to catch the right-wing militiamen who pulled off a violent heist at an Indian casino. Hillerman serves up plenty of action and enough plot twists to keep readers off balance, leading up to a satisfyingly tense climax in which Leaphorn and Chee stalk a killer in his hideout. But through it all, the cardinal Hillerman virtues are in evidence: economical, pellucid prose; a panoply of Indian-country characters who seem to rise right up off the page; vivid evocations of the Southwest's bleak beauty; and rich insights into Navajo life and culture. (Hillerman once told an interviewer that the highest compliment he'd ever received was many Navajo readers' assumption that he himself is Navajo--he's not.)

While first-time readers will find plenty to enjoy in Hunting Badger, it holds special pleasures for longtime fans. There's more and deeper contact between Leaphorn and Chee, and we continue to see further into the prickly Leaphorn's human side (though without fuss or sentimentality). Chee finally begins to get over Janet Pete (it took about six books) and inch toward a new love interest. And in a moving section involving Chee's spiritual teacher Frank Sam Nakai, the shaman provides a key insight into the case.

In a world teeming with "sense of place" mysteries--set in Seattle, Alaska, the Arizona desert, or Chicago--it can be a shock to return to Hillerman, who started it all, and realize just how superior he is to the rest of the pack. --Nicholas H. AllisonBook Description

Three men raid the gambling casino run by the Ute nation and then disappear into the maze of canyons on the Utah-Arizona border. When the FBI, with its helicopters and high-tech equipment, focuses on a wounded deputy sheriff as a possible suspect, Navajo Tribal Police Sergeant Jim Chee and his longtime colleague, retired Lieutenant Joe Leaphorn, launch an investigation of their own. Chee sees a dangerous flaw in the federal theory; Leaphorn sees intriguing connections to the exploits of a legendary Ute bandit-hero. And together, they find themselves caught up in the most perplexing -- and deadly -- criminal manhunt of their lives.

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A good tale, well told
Three armed men rod the Ute tribe's gambling casino, and then vanish mysteriously into the desert near the Utah-Arizona border.It looks like an inside job, and the deputy sheriff wounded in the crime looks like he might have been in on it.But when Tribal Police Sergeant Jim Chee and retired detective Joe Leaphorn start investigating, parallels emerge in this case similar to a legandary Ute outlaw.And "helpful" citizens look like they may have some hidden agenda or grudge to settle, and it's up to Chee and Leaphorn to get to the bottom of things and find who's responsible.This is of course complicated by patronizing federal agents, who are simply out of their element in tribal lands.

Hilleman maintains a good story pace, that doesn't move too fast, as with the lifestyle of the four corners, and yet never meanders or drags.He gives us very human, believeable, and nuanced characters.And he keeps us guessing, yet engages us in Chee and Leaphorn's thinking.While first appearences can be decieving, the reader never feels manipulated.It's a very solid work.

OK..not good....but OK
[..]i have a verydifferent opinion the adults. this is the third hillerman ive read and i was really exited to read this one. I WAS DISAPOINTED!!!! There is not much action as usual(not thats theres always much),its all driving and talking
This book starts where 3 bandits rob a ute casino,kill a cop and fly away in a plane. Jim chee teams up with joe leaphorn and they work together to find these men.One ends up killing himself,the second is a ruthless killer and the last man they actually find.The problem is that the FBI keeps trying to stop the two from solvin the crime.
The worst part of this book is that theres no climax. They kind of catch the badguys then it ends!!!!! I was very disapointed! Tony hillerman usually writes good interesting books but this was not his usual way of writing these books.

Navajo Culture Wrapped in a Four Corners Mystery - And Bad Editing
Addendum: I initially gave `Hunting Badger' 5 stars, but downgraded it to 4 stars for the following reasons. After I wrote my review I began to wonder why the ratings for this book seemed to be all over the place. A number of reviewers stated that they were Hillerman fans but downgraded `Hunting Badger' because of poor editing. Some of the complaints seemed ill-founded. The story does not tie up all the loose ends - the book's part of a series after all - and sometimes things just do not get neatly wrapped up with all the bad guys in jail and the good gu