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A necessary reference guide for any hunter planning a big game hunt in the Great State of Alaska. These pages are packed with practical information and tips that only experience can convey. ... Read more

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Good book, could have been better.
It was a good book with plenty of info.The only problem I have with it is the author says he is not out to sell you on a brand but to give you what you should look for in a product, than tells you, brand X is the absolute best and is available at my retail store.Which is fine and dandy but if he was going to do so, he should not have said he was not.This installment is by the way, 200,000% better than #2.#2, if you are an evolved hunter (past your shoot everything that moves and only trophies will do for me phases) is a complete waist of time.Having said that, if he had a book #3, I would flip threw it to see if he put the sort of information I was hoping for in book 2 down in it.Book 1 (this book) is about how to go to Alaska and hunt, book to is sort of short stories with tidbits of info here and there.

Hardly about Hunting Alaska
While the author makes an honest effort to explain certain aspects of hunting in Alaska, he also includes several chapters/stories about his personal hunts. While they are interesting, they do little to prepare you for the hunt. I was looking more for specific information about where to hunt the different species and specific clothing and equipment guides. I had recently purchased Hunting Sheep in Alaska by Tony Russ. His book goes into much greater detail about dall sheep and helps to explain the different geographical areas of Alaska, what to expect for terrain, trophy size, weather, etc. I strongly recommend Tony's book over this one.

Great information!
By far this is the best resource I have found for information on hunting in Alaska.It gives very detailed information on what types of equipment to bring, how to meet your carry weight limitations and even how to pack for the airlines.All this info is supplemented by great stories and detailed experiences.I highly recommend this book for anyone looking to hunt in Alaska.

Fantastic new, down to earth writing style and information
I gave up reading all hunting magazines and books many years ago because of all the "my outdoors" style of writing which provided more ego than info.Have been to Alaska several times in the past working/fishing and after moving here 3 years ago and spending all my free time building a log home, I have had very little time to hunt.My wife knows I do not read many outdoors books because most of them pretty much say alot about the writers ego and little else.

She bought me a copy of this book for our recent anniversary and in less than a month it looks like its been read many, many times.(in fact when I met Marc here in Anchorage it was in my day pack- he insisted on signing a fresh, new copy which he gave to me!) Marc has a style of writing that does not tell you he knows everything, he simply tells you what he has experienced during Alaska hunts and what clothing and gear have worked well for him and what have'nt.I am currently in the process of testing some of the clothing and equipment that he recommends and so far, I have to say, he is right on the money.At 45 years old and raised on cotton hunting gear...well lets just say, those days are over.I tried out some new micro fleece shirts and pants on a hot and steep hike the other day in the rain and I was perfectly warm (though sweating up a storm) and even the mosquitos didn't seem to know what to make of it.If you live in or are visiting Alaska, you must try to stop in and see him down off the Old Seward Highway near Diamond Blvd.Then see if you can leave the store (Wiggy's Alaska) without buying at least a few of the tested and true products he offers there.You won't make it if you truly like to hunt hard.

Good Book
If you are thinking of hunting in Alaska, this book gives you the motivation to stop thinking and start planning.And, even better, Marc Taylor will take your calls and speak to you anytime about hunting in Alaska. ... Read more

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This comprehensive book helps ex-offenders develop the proper attitudes and strategies for landing jobs that can lead to rewarding careers. ... Read more

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The ultimte guide to squirrel hunting
This book is clearly for someone who has never seen a squirrel , much less attempted to hunt one!!!!!

Great for the beginner
At 40 years old, I've decided to learn how to hunt and to share the experience with my kids.I figured that we'd start small, and it doesn't get much smaller (or tastier, from what I hear) than squirrels.So this book looked like an attractive starting guide at a good price.

I found the book to be highly informative, a pleasant read, and I'd recommend it to anyone.Bob Gooch uses what I'd call a "codger" style -- the old woodsman teaches us young whippersnappers how to outfox the bushy-tailed tree rat.I've read and reread this book several times, and plan to use it as a guide when I take the kids out for our first squirrel hunt this coming October.

This book gives a broad prespective.
This book is mostly for those that still hunt squirrels. It gives a broad prespective into hunting squirrels in different states with an State by State breakdown of squirrel activity. How when and where to hunt squirrels and different methods of taking these little tree rats.

It touches on hunting squirrels with dogs but just briefly and mentions a using terrier or Jack Russel to hunt squirrel with. (which rates far behind the use of an Original Mountain Cur)

Overall I enjoyed the book, it is a good read and does not get slow or boring for me throughout the book. It's well put together in a hardback color glossy cover. The pictures in the book are also good quality.

I give it a 4 out of 5 stars, I do not regret buying the book and it has earned it's space on my bookshelf to be thumbed through again if I ever needed insight into squirrel hunting any other state than my own.

Good reference material..
Bob Gooch has done a nice job of updating his previous book, "Squirrels and Squirrel Hunting".This new book should be on every tree squirrel hunter's shelf.Especially helpful to beginners is how to field dress the squirrel.Most have a difficult time with that part of the hunt and his method is quick and easy.

With big game hunting becoming increasingly expensive, more hunters are turning to squirrel hunting as a relatively inexpensive pastime.Squirrel hunting remains a real challenge for a .22 (or .17) caliber rimfire hunter.

I hope Bob will update his book, "Spinning for Trout" as well.

A very detailed and informative book (A+)
This is a great book.It covers every aspect of hunting this popular and common game animal.The recipe section is a nice bonus as well as the sections that focus on habitat management and conservation.If you hunt squirrels or are considering doing so in the future get this book, you will be glad you did. ... Read more

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Accused of detonating bombs at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics, two abortion clinics, and a gay nightclub, Eric Rudolph went on the run. He shot bears and ate salamanders for more than five years, but finally was captured in June 2003 and now sits in a Birmingham jail.

Hunting Eric Rudolph covers the problems that hampered the investigation into the Centennial Park bombing, including a wrongful accusation, and discusses where and how Eric Rudolph obtained bomb components. Going into detail as to who the FBI suspected of helping him during his time on the run, the story covers the secret surveillance methods used to track him in the woods and mountains, and also takes an in-depth look at life inside the Rudolph family--including rarely seen photographs. ... Read more

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Excellent combination of facts and entertainment
The authors present their extensive research with an entertaining style.Henry Schuster has spent much of his life reporting on terrorism and closely followed the Rudolph criminal proceedings.Charles Stone was involved with the manhunt and provides details from the point of view of one of the hundreds of law enforcement agents determined to bring Rudolph in.I would also like to suggest "Life's Been A Blast," written by one of the bombing survivors."Life's Been A Blast" (available on Amazon) provides the view of someone who was standing in direct aim of one of Rudolph's bombs and lived to tell about it.

Excellent!
This is a gripping story, very well-told. From that bomb explosion at the Atlanta Olympics, through the Richard Jewell madness, and then subsequent attacks on abortion clinics, this tale is told with the detailed knowledge of a true insider -- an agent on the case -- with a skilled journalist's perspective and context. The psychological profile of Rudolph, the criminal mastermind,gives it special depth. Schuster and Stone really deliver. I enjoyed it immensely.

Great account of Rudolph with few slow spots
This account of Eric Rudolph was very interesting. I found the book a little more interesting than the average reader probably will because he was born in my hometown, I lived in B'ham and I was also vacationing in Murphy in the summer of 98 when the fbi had helicopters and officers searching the entire nantahala area.The only complaint I have about the book (and it's minimal) is that I thought that they spent too much time on details about his family in the middle of the book and it kind of slowed down the pace. Having said that, the pace is still as good as any fiction novel/mystery novel i've ever read. If you enjoy a fast paced, puzzle solving-type story, this book is right up your alley.

Suspenseful and exciting
This is one of the best true crime books I've read in a long time.Really well done.Highly recommended!

Extremely entertaining...
Hunting Eric Rudolph is an awesome read. The authors deliver the story of Rudolph's entire life, often with an insightful and somtimes humorous backdrop. It goes in depth to explain the reasons for Rudolph's perplexing psyche and the culture in which it was cultivated.

The real value of the book however is the context in which it is delivered.Schuster explains why this story was not only significant in our past, but what we can extract from it to prevent similar types of domestic terrorism in our future.Thoroughly researched and masterfully presented, this was definitely a book that I could not put down. ... Read more

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Pre-hunters love this wonderful tale about a father and son searching for a big buck. The book provides fun and humor through vivid photographs and simple language, introducing kids to basic aspects of hunting. A great school and family book for young kids interested in the outdoors. ... Read more

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I like the way this one is written for the youngsters
My First Deer Hunt Written and photographed by Curtis and Michael Waguespack of nearby Pittsburgh, Pa. Is a 26 page illustrated book with large eye catching full color photographs with big easy to read print narratives below each photo. The story wonderfully illustrates Jason Lynch and his five year old son Dawson's first deer hunt together. There are no guns, violence, killing of animals or safety issues mentioned in the book rather the story exemplifies how satisfying it can be to a youngster to learn from his father how to track and locate deer and what other animals also inhabit the forest.
The book is a great way to introduce a youngster to the outdoors and that will quickly peak their curiosity for that forthcoming trip to the field with Dad.

A Hunting Book Appropriate for Kids
Michael and Curtis Waguespack's "My First Deer Hunt" is the delightful story of a young boy who accompanies his father on a deer hunt. Though readers may cringe when imagining the images of guns or a deer carcass, they may be charmed to find that the authors employ neither of these. Instead, "My First Deer Hunt" shows how the characters track and watch the deer, leaving out all violence and resulting in a happy ending for all. This approach seems appropriate for the intended audience of young children, and is not meant to teach children gun safety or how to disembowl an animal. "My First Deer Hunt" could be enjoyed by any young child, hunter or not, since it shows the main character's curiosity and his enjoyment of a day out with Dad.

Great for future outdoorsmen
This book is a great way to introduce a child to not just hunting but also to observing animals in the wild. I like the fact that there are no guns pictured in the book and the emphasis is on tracking and observing. The pictures are captivating and the story has some good lessons while being fun to read. I've bought two for my little cousins who are definitely future outdoorsmen.

This book breaks from the typical children's stories and offers new excitement to kids. It went over great as a gift.

Deceptive title
If this is truly a book about hunting, where are the firearms or archery equipment?I was truly disappointed when I received this book.I had wanted to use this book to help teach my youngest son the safety and ethical rules that true hunters follow.This includes the safe and responsible use of firearms, and the respect a hunter gives to the animal once it is harvested.This book provides none of the above.It shows a father and son stalking and tracking deer, but it does not show them hunting deer.A much better book on this topic is "When Pappy Goes Hunting", by Kurt and Christi Bonello.

I love it
I got this book and love it. It teaches me a lot about deer hunting. The best part is when he sees a big buck. ... Read more

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HUNTING BIG WHITETAILS is a book for serious hunters who thrive on the challenge of hunting the ultimate big game animal, the mature whitetail buck. HUNTING BIG WHITETAILS is packed with interesting stories, unique ideas and valuable information on stand-hunting, still-hunting, driving, tracking, as well as calling and rattling. This thorough, practical advice has made this book a favorite of whitetail hunters from Florida to Alberta. ... Read more

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What a fantastic book!
Being pretty new to hunting and only having 2 full seasons under my belt I felt that I didn't really have the knowledge required to be an effective hunter. My confidence in the field wasn't all that high and I was looking for a good book that could fill me in on all the things that I didn't understand. After reading the reviews on this book I decided that this was the one I was looking for and WOW I was right!

Everything is covered in this book! After reading it I really feel like I have a much better understanding of whitetail behavior, plus, I'm much more confident. It's not just about deer either; it addresses so many other aspects of hunting. It covers, gear, firearms, proper shot placement, and that's just for starters.

I can't wait until this fall for deer season. I know the only way to become a true veteran hunter is to spend years in the field, but this book will certainly give you a boost if you're looking for some good knowledge!

Very informative book.
Great bookwith alot of info and tips that should make anyone a better hunter.

great
this book is great.being new to whitetail hunting i found this to be very informative and hope to try out the tactics found within this fall.easy to read, lots of info, great buy!

really good book
Aimed more at the gun hunter this book is still among the best. Obviously written by a hunter that hunts wild free ranging whitetails there's something here for everyone. I own 60+ books on whitetail hunting . If you hunt whitetails on public land or big woods in north/northeast states and Ontario you should own this book.

Aaron Barr
This is my first book on deer hunting (or hunting of any kind for that matter so accept this review for what it's worth).Being new to hunting, I wanted to find a book that would give me enough knoweldge about the topic so as not to embaras myself too badly when I went hunting with my friends who invited me to go deer hunting with them this fall.From what I've read so far, this book is better than I expected.All the advise makes sense and is presented in a very straightforward manner.It goes through great pains to explain as much about what to expect when on a hunt as it does about deer and their habitat. ... Read more

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When the body of Doyce Barnett turns up in unsavory circumstances inMississippi's Natchez Trace National Park, district ranger Anna Pigeon finds herinvestigation stymied at every turn. The dead man's brother, an undertaker witha secret that's been kept by three generations of his family, will do anythingto protect it, even if his cover-up puts Anna's life in danger. Her own deputy,jealous because she got the job he wanted, seems to be sabotaging her case inorder to advance his political ambitions. A bunch of Mississippi good old boyswho've been poaching on park territory are gunning for her, and somethingstrange is going on in a slave cemetery that's also in her bailiwick.

In this, her 10th outing, the prickly, ever-likable Ranger Pigeon puts all thepieces together in a lively, well-paced mystery that evokes two dimensions ofthe Deep South: its lush beauty and its tangled racial history, dimensions that,as Anna herself puts it, are "both a balm. History because its sins had alreadybeen committed, nature because she was supremely indifferent to the pettyhysterias of the human race." --Jane AdamsBook Description
"Readers familiar with Barr's entertaining national park mystery series know that Anna rarely finds tranquility in God's country. Her fans can only be grateful that there are still plenty of national parks left for Anna Pigeon to visit." (People)

When Anna answers a call to historic Mt. Locust, once a producing plantation and inn on Mississippi's Natchez Trace Parkway and now a tourist spot, the last thing she expects to encounter is murder. But the man Anna finds in the stand's old bedroom is no tourist in distress. He's nearly naked, and very dead, his body bearing marks consistent with an S&M ritual gone awry. On a writing table nearby is an open Bible, ominous passages circled in red.

It seems the deceased is the brother of Raymond Barnette, local undertaker and a candidate for sheriff, who wants to keep any hint of kinkiness out of the minds of the God-fearing populace. Ray may be hiding a house full of secrets in the old family homestead, but before Anna can start her investigation, she's waylaid by malevolent poachers, peevish coworkers, and a suddenly turbulent romantic life. And when hidden agendas and old allegiances are revealed, it's suddenly Anna's life that's on the line.

Tightly plotted, brilliantly suspenseful, and beautifully written, Hunting Season offers solid evidence that mankind can be as unpredictable and dangerous as the great outdoors. ... Read more

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All About Anna
I think you either like Anna or you don't. I can't say the plots are air tight. I can't say she's the most intuitive of detectives.I can say she's wonderful to spend time with -- and her insights and descriptions of very real people are, to use a well-worn word, palpable. She's focused, flawed, and fabulous (as a result). This plot is solid, the setting is well used, and the resolution is right there.Maybe not my favorite Nevada Barr, but still an enjoyable ride.

Anna Pigeon as a District Ranger?
Maybe she is a better Law Enforcement Officer in other books, but frankly all I thought while reading this book is that she should get killed for her incompetence.She makes a big deal out of Thigpen's interviewing techniques, when it was quite obvious from the get go that Anna couldn't deduce her way out of a paper sack.
I got the audio tape at the library and have been listening to it during rush hour traffic, and quite frankly I have fast-forwarded thru her "pity-me" musings and have caught myself almost yelling at the audio for Anna's inability to see clues right in front of her eyes.

Another Anna Pigeon Winner!
Here's another great installment in the Anna Pigeon, National Park Service Ranger, series, set in the Natchez Trace Parkway National Park.A local good ol' boy is found murdered on NPS land, and the usual suspects are brought in for questioning.Doyce Barnette, the victim, hasn't engendered much emotion in anyone he knew in life, so Anna is unable to easily find a motive.Doyce's brother, the local undertaker and Sheriff wannabee, is a good bet because he stands to inherit and is a slimy character as well, but that may be too easy an answer.Added to this mystery is the bigger question of who wants Anna dead, as she survives a couple of near-death accidents.Her colleagues in the NPS office are suspect, as one is a friend and one is a proven foe.Watching Anna deal with her managerial tasks is a hoot as she is not a paper-pusher but a do-er.Also, watching the developing romance between Anna and sheriff Paul Davidson brings to light another side of Anna previously neglected, and shows that Barr can write strong personal fiction in addition to straight suspense.Recommended!

Back to Mississippi
This is a unique series in that the lead character never changes, but her geography and the minor characters are always different as she moves about from national park to national park.This time out, we got to revisit the Natchez Trace Parkway, where ranger Anna Pigeon was last on duty in "Deep South."It kind of made me wish we could keep going back to Mississippi for more, because keeping this book in the same locale as another made it feel more homey and familiar, rather than a bit lonely like the other books.

Anna is called for assistance when an aide finds a body in a historic building on park lands.It's middle-aged, overweight local Doyce Barnette, who has been stripped down to his tighty-whiteys and left on a bed, a dire passage circled in red ink in a Bible in the room.Doyce also has some strange bruising on his body that indicates possible bizarre sex games might have led to his death.An investigation into his life doesn't support his interest in such activities, though, and things aren't adding up.Doyce had two living relatives, his mother and his brother, who is also the local mortician.His only close friends appear to be his poker-playing buddies, who don't seem all that close to him.Anna and Sheriff Clintus Jones's investigation doesn't seem to be turning up much in the way of useful evidence, and every witness interview they attempt goes awry courtesy of annoying ranger Randy Thigpen, Anna's nemesis on the job.

Anna's personal life is again in turmoil, too, as the man she has fallen for is not only a lawman, but also a priest, and a married one at that.Ranger Thigpen tells Anna he's turning over a new leaf, hoping that his last few months before retirement can be peaceful ones, and Anna grudgingly agrees to give him a chance.Her other ranger, Barth Dinkins, plays a more peripheral role this time out, spending most of his time restoring a slave cemetery, which is also wound into the murder plot.

I had a very hard time putting this book down because I had a feeling I knew who the bad guy was very early on, but I couldn't be absolutely certain until the end.In addition, I had a niggling idea as to what led to Barnette's death, but couldn't quite put my finger on it.As usual, Anna finds herself in grave danger and has to use all her skills and wits to come out on top, which she does with aplomb.I have liked every book in the series, but this one was particularly fun for me, maybe because I was right about who Anna should be looking out for, and I knew it would lead to a gripping conclusion.

I'll be sorry not to return to the Natchez Trace Parkway next time I visit Anna Pigeon, but I like this series enough that I'll gladly follow her into murder and mayhem wherever she goes.

A good but not great Anna Pigeon
I run a little hot and cold with Nevada Barr's books, usually based on the location of the mystery.Her device is to set mysteries in and around the national park system and I find myself especially drawn to her books when they're about places I've been (duh!).I've never been to the Natchez Trace Parkway, and although it sounds lovely, I don't have much interest.That makes it hard to review this book objectively because the Parkway is a main character.But the book is quite good.Anna Pigeon, our now-familiar park ranger is extremely likeable and, as a woman and something of a rebel, she encounters some very ordinary problems in her workplace.And she encounters some very unusual murders outside her workplace.The story moves along nicely and there is a real intensity to the relationships in this book - and I don't just mean death and romance.This is a neck of the woods where not everyone has bought into the Civil Rights movement or equality for women.And the nice thing about it is that Nevada Barr portrays these redneck jerks without an ounce of condescension.They are what they are.And some of them get "educated".And some of them get away with it.And therein lies a pretty good book. ... Read more

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Treasure Hunting For Fun & Profit ... Read more

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Updated Overview Of Treasure Hunting Hobby
In the hobby of metal detecting the changes come in use of better technology and understanding and interpreting how these technological advances impact the results in the field.
With more than thirty years of practice in the hobby of metal detecting I have often read these basic princples as espoused by Charles Garrett and in truth they are always worth repeating. There is little advantage to investing in a top end metal detector or any metal detector for that matter if you do not understand and practice the techniques necessary to provide optimum results.
This book repeats these fundamentals in relation to modern equipment. Nothing more and nothing less. The author does not pretend or imply that these topics have not been previously touched upon in other books.
This book has tremendous value for the novice treasure hunter and provides updated reference to the seasoned metal detector user.

This book is a repeat
The reason for the low rating is because this book is a repeat of Mr Garrett's book,"Let's Talk Treasure Hunting" which was first printed in 1992. Chapters and wording of "Treasure Hunting for Fun and Profit is practically identical.If you buy either book, there is no need to buy the other. These books have some information on the technics of metal detecting, but is more focused in the end in describing the kind of metal detector to use which is the Garrett detector...which is a great metal detector! ... Read more

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hunting retrievers
Good book I think. My grandson seemed happy to get it but I have not checked since he received it to see if it was helpful. Since it was a Christmas present I wish it had been hardback.

Grat book
The book starts out great and continues into valuable information.It is great information for any owner of a retriever.

good read, too much field trial garbage
this was a good book with a mix of training for hunting and field trials.... if your interested in just training for hunting and dont want extra garbage thrown in, go with game dog

A Must for the Labrador Retriever owner
This is one of the best books I have read about the labrador retriever.From start to finish this book is a good reference for the total labrador retriever experience.If you have a lab or or thinking about getting a lab, this is an excellent reference.

great book
A must read for anyone desiring a hunting companion and a friend for life.From the initial chapters, I felt I was having a conversation with a friend regarding how to properly train and care for a life long companion. ... Read more

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The definitive guide to one of the most baffling epics of nineteenth-century literature—a companion to The Annotated Alice.

"It's a Snark!"…for whatever else can it be?" Published on April Fools' Day in 1876, Lewis Carroll's The Hunting of the Snark remains one of the most amusing and bizarre works of modern verse. Carroll, who completed this classic poem eleven years after the publication of Alice in Wonderland, invites readers along on a fictitious hunt to determine who—or what—the Snark actually is. More than 130 years later, the indomitable Martin Gardner returns to the Snark with a trove of new annotations and illustrations, uncovering some of the most confounding literary, linguistic, and mathematical references embedded in any of Lewis Carroll's many works. Included in this gorgeous, two-color volume is an introduction by Adam Gopnik, as well as Henry Holiday's distinctive, original illustrations, a substantial bibliography, and a suppressed drawing of the infamous Boojum. With a host of other Snark resources, this is the most ambitious work on Lewis Carroll's masterpiece in many decades. Two-color throighout; 56 illustrations. ... Read more

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Has anyone really found the Snark?

"Just the place for a Snark! I have said it twice:
That alone should encourage the crew.
Just the place for a Snark! I have said it thrice:
What I tell you three times is true."

This fascinating "Agony in Eight Fits" composed by Lewis Carroll in 1876,is to Literature what a Trompe-l'oeil masterpiece is to the world of Art.Well,maybe only in a way; because once "discovered" in a painting ,the trick of the eye can be seen or understood. Maybe it is more akin to modern art where someone says "this is what the artist is saing" ;and people can say "Yes,I see what he means" ;but there's always something else.
With this poem,there have been countless interpretations andCarroll himself offered more questions than answers ,when asked what it meant.
This book was published as a Centennial Edition and annotated by Martin Gardner;famous for his features in "Scientific American Magazine" as well as a lifetime of interest ,writings and books in Mathematical Recreations.
All the plates as well as original shetches by Henry Holiday and extensive information are tncluded. To complete it all,a complete facsimile of the First Edirion is also included.
Although there has been endless things said and written about this famous work,this edition would be as good a place as any to start in seeing what this poem is all about.
One club,and there have been many,was founded in 1897 and lasted till the last meeing in 1914 on the eve of WWI.The number of members was severely restricted . "The club's eleven rules are so delightfully Snarkish that with the Bellman's permission",they are included in the book.
It is near impossible to write a review on this book other than to say,I spent an afternoon enjoying it,but one could spend a great deal of time studing it and writings about it.
I don't often refer to Reviews by others,but in this case I would be remiss not to note the excellent one written by Luan Gaines"Luansos" on November 6,2006.

"'Once upon a time there was a Boojum--'the Professor began,but stopped suddenly.'I forget the rest of the Fable,' he said.'And there was a lesson to be learned from it. I'm afraid I forget that,too.'"

Charmed with smiles and soap
Highly recommended for readers interested in the timeless poem by Lewis Carroll. And this should encompass all those, regardless of age, who have a sense of humor and an element of wonder.

The Annotated Hunting of the Snark
This is a new version of older works.It has new introductions
and the new preface by Martin Gardner.This new version contains
additional and expanded thoughts on the main work.Being the latest
and greatest version to date.

"An agony in eight fits."


Filled with exuberant language, The Annotated Hunting of the Snark is an unparalleled adventure, part nonsense, part ironic elucidation, suggesting that nothing is ever what it seems. Published on April Fool's Day 1876, Carroll's epic poem, The Hunting of the Snark, is elaborately presented with annotations by Martin Gardener, exploring the sea voyage of a crew determined to capture the elusive Snark; they are ten: a Bellman, a Boots, a maker of Bonnets and Hoods, a Barrister, a Broker, a Billiard-Maker, a Banker, a Beaver and a Butcher. The Snark itself presents a conundrum, be it beast of "Boojum", an entity that will cause them all to disappear.

For over a century, scholars have discussed Carroll's poem, its nonsense, allegories and anecdotes, rife with hidden meanings and scholarly interpretations. The annotations and illustrations in this volume are classic, black and white images of animated men and beasts, fantasy in the ink strokes of the artist's pen, page after page of fascinating annotations reflecting the variety of discussions engendered by the poem: "According to Humpty Dumpty, the word `mimsy" (from the first stanza of Jabberwocky) is a portmanteau word combining `miserable' and `flimsy'."

Each fit advances the story, introducing the crew members, each with his pretensions and expectations. Both dreamlike and illogical, The Annotated The Hunting of the Snark appeals in language and whimsy with undertones of danger, the unknown lurking, a virtual treasure trove of allegories for those inclined to such interpretation. It is Gardner who adds the unique spirit of this edition, expansively embracing "a personal God and much that confounds the simple or poverty-stricken or mindless materialism", while remaining "an untiring pursuer of pseudoscience and irrationality", the "space between a feeling heart and a thinking mind, between a love of the marvelous and a reverence for skeptical truth":

"In the midst of the word he was trying to say,
In the midst of his laughter and glee,
He had softly and suddenly vanished away-
For the Snark was a Boojum, you see."

Our modern world has been redefined by the specter of the Snark as Boojum, perhaps as death or a fear of extinction, a dread of the unknown. With its luxurious illustrations, the annotated poem is followed by a number of interesting pieces: "An Easter Greeting"; "A Commentary by Snarkophilus Snobs"; "The Clue" (a sequel); "Excepts from Henry Holiday's Reminiscences of My Life"; and an extensive bibliography, all in all, a grand adventure into a vast chasm of possibilities. Luan Gaines/2006.






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High Action in some parts boring in others.
The book was fabulous in some parts but dead boring in others i guess after the first 5 books i was expecting more but got less. But still there was some good action and i would definteley sugest it to some who is into high action books just but be ready for an accasionally boring part and make sure you read the rest of the series first.I hope in the future Gordan will consider leaving out all the boring parts. I also hope he will keep his high paced action too. So overall it was a fairly good book with only a couple of draw backs.So i hope you enjoy it as much as i did.

High Action in some parts boring in others.
The book was fabulous in some parts but dead boring in others i guess after the first 5 books i was expecting more but got less. But still there was some good action and i would definteley sugest it to some who is into high action books just but be ready for an accasionally boring part and make sure you read the rest of the series first.I hope in the future Gordan will consider leaving out all the boring parts. I also hope he will keep his high paced action too. So overall it was a fairly good book with only a couple of draw backs.So i hope you enjoy it as much as i did.

Hunting the Hunter
Great but before I say anything, NOTE this is a six part writing, the reader must read them in order to make sense.

what an awsome book!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
i read the first book at my school and just had to read them all. the series haseverything, from high speed chases in a corvette to nearly deadly meetings with bald assasin. You'll sit down to read the first couple chapters but instead you will get hooked and read the whole book. first there parents have a friend who tells them he works for the FBI .he tells them that they are helping the fbi but the info they create falls into the hands of terrorists. the parents are put in jail for life now theirkids are breaking the law, running from the FBI,wanted by every cop in the country, and to make things worse an assasin is after them, all to prove their parents inesent.this book is full of suspense, action, and adventure. SO JUST READ IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I can't believe I'm the fifth person to give a review for this book!!
Finally the last book to the, On the Run series. Meg and Aiden Falconer are now desperate to stop Hairless Joe... well I should really say Uncle Frank. So they try to set a trap but the trap fails and Aiden thinks of a better plan but, may be suicidal... I'm series anybody who reads the series has to READ THIS BOOK!!! Or anybody who hasen't read the series, go for it because like these series are awesome!!!!!! ... Read more

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Effective tactics for scouting, setting up, shooting, and calling pressured turkeys

Strategies for troubleshooting tough gobblers

The glory days of turkey hunting are now. Turkey populations across the country are at all-time highs, and hunters have more opportunities than ever before. But the golden age of turkey hunting, characterized by a growing number of enthusiastic hunters and a shrinking land base, has introduced a unique challenge: pressure. And bagging a pressured gobbler can be tricky.

Brian Lovett's Hunting Pressured Turkeys examines the modern turkey hunting scene and offers a concise, in-depth explanation of how to scout for, set up on, and kill wary longbeards. Lovett explains how turkeys react to human pressure and various terrain features and covers the essential skills of calling. He provides complete strategies for hunting different times of day, aggressive versus subtle approaches, and troubleshooting tough birds. Peppered with vivid color photos and entertaining anecdotes from the author's days afield, Hunting Pressured Turkeys is a delight to read and a helpful guide for figuring out the pressured-turkey puzzle on your own.

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Outstanding....for beginners andwell experienced alike
I purchased this book because I was familiar withthe authors writing in magazines. In spite of that I still expected a run of the mill book. Was I surprised!!If I could only recommend one book on turkeys this would be it. I've read a lot and most are just ok.
I'm 66 years old and started turkey hunting 25 years ago. I spend in excess of 100 days a year hunting and scouting for birds, all on public land in the Northwest - 6 states. This book reaffirms a lot of what I know,or thought I knew, and the tactics I use and, I still learned a lot! I wish this book would have been available years ago, it would have speeded up my learning curve by leaps and bounds. Read this well, follow Lovett's adviceand you will be a much more sucessful hunter. I know I will be.Good luck.

This book delivers!
Unlike many books, this one delivers on its title. "Pressured turkeys" are what we hunt in Pennsylvania, and it's about time someone addressed the issue of how to hunt turkeys that have seen it all before. By the end of the first week of our spring season, the odds are that the turkey you're hunting is under pressure.

If you want to judge this book by its cover, go ahead. The picture on the front is only one of dozens upon dozens of beautiful colored photographs throughout. And the text is just as satisfying.

You've learned from your mistakes. Learn from Lovett's, too. He admits he has made many, and he clearly teaches the lessons of his mistakes. Get your hands on this book -- you'll be a better turkey hunter if you do. ... Read more

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Author ScottRussell Sanders has written numerous award-winning books (including Staying Put and Secrets of the Universe) about the environmental and moral crises of the late 20th century--inspiration and fuel for all who care about the state of the world. Well, almost all. On a backpacking trip in the Colorado Rockies, he learns he has passed on to his teenage son Jesse not hope, but a paralyzing unease.

"You make me feel the planet's dying and people are to blame and nothing can be done about it," Jesse tells his father. "Maybe you can get by without hope, but I can't. I've got a lot of living still to do. I have to believe there's a way out of this mess. Otherwise what's the point? Why study, why work--why do anything if it's all going to hell?"

Sanders, taking his son's questions as seriously as any environmental quandary, sets out to locate and write about the sources of his own modest optimism. These elegant, carefully polished essays slide one into the other as smoothly as the joints of a craftsman's chair. In chapters such as "Wildness," "Body Bright," "Fidelity," and "Simplicity" Sanders calls to mind the writing of American Transcendentalists as well as Wendell Berry's essays on faith and community. He praises the bonds of family, the wildness of nature, "the lightness and purpose" of simplicity. It's a thoughtful, encouraging book for anyone who has ever found themselves wondering, Why bother? --Maria DolanBook Description
After an angry confrontation with his son on a hiking trip intended to restore their relationship, Scott Sanders realizes that his own despair has darkened his son's world. In Hunting for Hope he sets out to gather his own reasons for facing the future with hope, finding powers of healing in nature, in culture, in community, in spirit, and within each of us. ... Read more

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ALL THAT A READER COULD HOPE FOR
Here is a father who takes his son's world seriously.We can learn by his tales the power of passing wisdom along kindly and eloquently, while at the same time listening with attentiveness to the concerns of the future.Because the author is willing to learn from a younger generation, we asreaders may learn along with him.He also has lessons of his own, andthese are presented respectfully.This book is honest, funny,entertaining, and inspiring without being heavy-handed; a wonderful dose ofurgent optimism and a communication between present and future, father andson, writer and reader.

Hunting for Hope Brings Us Home
In Scott Russell Sanders' new book, the search is for hope...for his grownchildren, and for us all. Sanders feels that crying need among our youngand gives back his own discoveries in his mid-fifties. In particular hisrelationship with his college age son are poignant and real. The book seemsan antidote of sorts for the lost relationships found in Jon Krakauer'sInto the Wild book of Chris McMannes. This is Henry David Thoreau writinghere...with a wife and childen...facing the life we all know. He reachesand finds some lasting truths that connect us all. ... Read more

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This book describes wild turkey hunting experiences in 10 South Carolina counties from 1989 through 2006. Amateur turkey hunters reveal their learning processes and some of the challenging ways of the Eastern wild turkey.Praise for Novice Wild Turkey Hunting in South Carolina“John Lee makes no claim to be a masterful or highly accomplished turkey hunter. He offers no magical calling techniques.... Instead, he lays out before his readers the steps of a magical journey, still in progress....”- Jim Casada, Outdoors WriterRock Hill, South Carolina“I began chasing turkeys in the 1980s and have, too, learned the theme of Lee’s hunting accounts – no day in the woods, no matter the outcome, is wasted.”- Pat Robertson, Outdoors WriterThe (Columbia) State newspaper ... Read more

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Unhappy reading for Republicans or political naïfs, The Hunting of the President is the story of a sustained and well-funded effort to discredit and defeat Bill Clinton, dating from his gubernatorial days in Arkansas and eventually leading to his impeachment trial. Award-winning journalists Joe Conason and Gene Lyons have crafted a tale as compulsively readable as a political thriller--paced, and at times worded, like a summer bestseller. Although they provide ample evidence of backstabbing, revenge, deceit, conniving, and "dirty tricks" in the struggle to oust Clinton, arguing that "the better the president and the country did, the more his adversaries appeared willing to endorse almost anything short of assassination to do him in," they also acknowledge that Clinton's reckless behavior, along with the "panicky, defensive, and occasionally less-than-perfectly-honest" responses of the White House press office, didn't hurt his opponents. Investigative journalism at its juiciest, The Hunting of the President is a surprising valediction to a far-from-angelic public leader who often outmaneuvered his enemies with otherworldly skill. --Regina Marler Book Description
When Hillary Clinton spoke of "a vast right-wing conspiracy" determined to bring down the president, many people dismissed the idea. Yet, if the first lady's accusation was exaggerated, the facts that have since emerged point toward a covert and often concerted effort by Bill Clinton's enemies-abetted by his own reckless behavior-which led inexorably to impeachment. Clinton's foes launched a cascade of well-financed attacks that undermined American democracy and nearly destroyed the Clinton presidency. In vivid prose, Joe Conason and Gene Lyons, two award-winning veteran journalists, identify the antagonists, reveal their tactics, trace the millions of dollars that subsidized them, and examine how and why mainstream news organizations aided those who were determined to bring down Bill Clinton. The Hunting of the President may very well be the All the President's Men of this political regime.AUTHORBIO: JOE CONASON is the national correspondent of The New York Observer, where he writes a political column that is distributed by United Features Syndicate. He is also a contributing editor for Talk magazine and a contributor to Salon.com. His writing has appeared in The Nation, Harper's, The New Yorker, and many other publications.GENE LYONS won the National Magazine Award in 1980. He has written extensively for Newsweek, Harper's, The Nation, The New York Review of Books, Texas Monthly, Entertainment Weekly, and many other magazines. His books include The Higher Illiteracy (University of Arkansas, 1988), Widow's Web (Simon Schuster, 1993), and Fools For Scandal (Franklin Square, 1996). He writes a political column for the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette. ... Read more

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Dixie mafioso flack
Hate speech from a well known flack for the Dixie mafia. Incredible apologist for crime and corruption. Do your own research. Google keywords Clinton tainted blood and draw your own conclusions, to cite just one example.

Absolutely mesmerizing
Many of us get most of our "news" from the radio, the Internet, and the Pundit shoutfests on Cable. The inevitable connect-the-dots perception of things is further diminished by Talk Show hosts on interminable partison rants.
With this book, we can discover many facts about this minor or major cabal or conspiracy and its' progenitors. The Starr-Goldberg-Coulter contingent is scrutinized at length, for example, and intentions aside, revealed to have spent a lot of air-time on issues really not warranting such time and money expenditures. Just as Ken Starr himself expressed: there's just not enough meat to the bone for the Grade-A inspectors. Ultimately, the Lucienne Goldberg transcript publishing dream proved a nightmare for the whole country.
Conason and Lyons have given those of us who have less and less time to read books cover to cover a reason to do so...and to never again be swayed by any info-tainment puppeteers.

All politics is local -- and personal
I wrote this review years ago. Nothing has come out since to make me change a word of it.

Everybody laughed when Hillary Clinton complained that she and her husband Bill were targets of a "vast right-wing conspiracy" (VRWC). We know better now, thanks to Joe Conason and Gene Lyons, whose "The Hunting of the President" provides plenty of evidence for a real, criminal conspiracy.
Even they dither about whether it was vast, but that it was powerful no one can doubt. The VRWC "perverted the law and debased the media," they write.
Its small beginnings were not right-wing but personal. A couple of good ol' boys in Arkansas began slandering Bill Clinton as revenge and to make a few fast bucks. They were adopted by a devil's band of racists, Christian bigots, forgers, shysters, perjurers, shakedown artists, embezzlers, sob sisters, spies, trollops, busted speculators, libel publishers, spoiled rich boys, corrupt pols, sneaks, prudes, gullible reporters, publicity hounds, termagants, lunatics, unethical editors, forsworn judges, used-up groupies and pornographers, all eventually focused on the person of Special Prosecutor Kenneth Starr, a common scold.
In the whole sorry story, on both sides, only two people came out with credit.
The only decent person involved was Arkansas state trooper Ronnie Anderson, who "had refused to answer the independent counsel's questions about Clinton's alleged extramarital liaisons. 'I said,' "If he's done something illegal, I will tell you. But I'm not going to answer a question about women that he knew because I just don't feel like it's anybody's business.""'
To their credit, the overwhelming majority of the American public was as decent as Anderson, or perhaps nervous that a powerful cabal of sex perverts backed by a free-spending rightwing kook (Richard Mellon Scaife) might decide to examine their bedroom habits, too.
The only hero was Susan McDougal, who preferred prison to selling out to Starr.
While "Hunting" is not the last word on the subject -- for one thing, it stops short of the impeachment -- it is the best place to start.
The outlines of this "J'accuse" statement were revealed earlier by Conason, Lyons and Murray Waas in the Internet magazine Salon ([...]), to general lack of interest.
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If you love America, read this book.
If you love this country and have an iota of critical thinking skills, you must read this book. The reporting, analysis, and documentation are first rate, and solid. This is not a book for Democrats or liberals, but all Americans. Regardless of your political orientation, you should be disturbed by what you read here. Of course, my review assumes you believe that Enlightenment ideals were the foundation of this country, and that institutions are only as good as the integrity and intellectual honesty of the people that compose them.

The Facts are on the Table
This book lays out the attacks on the Clinton in full detail. While you could probably guess the things done by Falwell, Starr and the unrepentant segregationists in Arkansas; it was illuminating to see the machinations of Tripp, Isikoff and others I never could have named before this book.
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New to the Willow Creek Guide series, North America's Greatest Upland Bird Hunting Lodges & Preserves is a reference guide that tells everything you need to know about where to hunt birds such as quail, pheasant, chukar, Hungarian partridge, grouse, woodcock, ducks, geese and turkey.In this book you'll find a wide range of lodges and preserves from the pricey to the reasonable.You'll find operations that cater to corporations as well as small and charming inns where you and your party can enjoy an intimate hunt and more.Organized by country, region, state and province, the authoritative text provides extensive and reliable information on each lodge or preserve.Each destination also includes major species present; hunting seasons; required equipment; available shotgun sports; costs; peak dates; guide and dog services, and a description of the seasonal and physical environment. AUTHOR BIO: Sports Afield contributing editor John Ross is an outdoor and travel writer/photographer whose work has appeared in many fishing and hunting journals.John lives in Upperville, VA. ... Read more

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north americas greatest bird hunting lodges and preserves
This is undoubtedly the best book on bird hunting in a very,very long time.It has given the reader the "Who,what,when, and where",in specific and pleasant language, with some inviting photos of the lodges.The author has skillfully gone from areas to hunt that are either almost free, to the quite expensive, using the same exacting detail about what kind of birds,their source,seasons,lodging availability,rates,directions to get there,...even down to tipping. A few paragraphs about each place makes you wish you were able to hunt them all. ... Read more

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Older book, but worth reading
This is a very good book for anyone who is a beginning open country deer hunter.It is also a good book if you have hunted open country and want to compare your tactics to someone else. I know next season I will test some tactics found in this book to see if they work better than mine.I am also going to recommend this book to my hunting partners.It was written in the mid 80's so a lot of advice on optics, bows, and other accessories are dated.If you are looking for a system to hunt open country this book may be for you.

A good book, but no bible...
This is a good book for bowhunters that like to hunt in the early seasons. Doesnt go much into rifle hunting or rifle hunting seasons in which deer tend to be more in the timber. At least thats what I got out of it because he doesnt actually say so. He doesnt really say anything about the regular gun season. Most of his hunts are late summer. Not a bad book though easy to read and understand, just not what I was looking for.

One of the best
There are several very good "how to" books available about mule deer hunting but Dwight Schuh's book deserves a spot at the top. I have hunted mulies for many years and this is the one book that I always recommend to the first time mule deer hunter. What makes "Hunting Open Country Mule Deer" especially good is that it offers solid, practical advice on spotting and hunting deer that anyone from the novice to the seasoned hunter will find useful in pursuing the 'grey ghosts'. Schuh is right when he claims that you will become a successful mule deer hunter if you follow the advice in his book.

Schuh does well
I found this book very useful.The book is targeted toward bowhunting but the techniques are useful for any other hunting technology you'd care to apply to deer hunting.It does not try to cover all aspects of deer hunting (tracking, weapon choice and ballistics) what it covers is a technique for locating, spotting, stalking, and close approaching big bucks in wide open country.I found the style to be sort of down home but not in an irritating way.And his style does not get in the way of conveying the vital information in this book.

Awesome Stalking and Bowhunting Book
I really enjoyed Hunting Open-Country Mule Deer by Dwight Schuh.Dwight described his tactics for stalking mule deer so straight forward that anyone could do it.I hope to try his tactics in the near future.I must admit stalking an animal, within 50 yards, is something that I have never tried.I look forward to the success that he practically guarantees.I highly recommend this book.Dwight doesn't try to make everything sound like a bed of roses; he tells it like it is.After reading several of his books, I have come to appreciate his straight forwardness, honesty and dedication to bowhunting. ... Read more

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The complete book of elk hunting
Excellent source for elk hunters, to review and obtain guidance

Not that great
This book was all together disappointing.It was very repeative and offered very little useful information.It had one or two good points, but repeated them over and over.If you want to hunt elk in Montana, this book goes over every possible place an elk could be, whick is a lot of places.Parts of the book were controdictory to other parts.No mention of field judging antlers, and very little mention of useful equipment.If you are looking for a good elk hunting book check out elk hunting by mike eastman.

From the behavior of big bulls to stalking, tracking and other tactics
Elk are one of the most popular hunting sources in the West, but they can be elusive despite their bulk and hunters need to understand their habits and habitat, to be successful. Enter The Complete Book Of Elk Hunting: Tips And Tactics For All Weather And Habitat Conditions. From the behavior of big bulls to stalking, tracking and other tactics, Sam Curtis has spent 30 years hunting elk successfully and here explores all the methods which have contributed to his own success.
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A book for both the beginning and advanced Treasure Hunter. It is geared towards those who have the dreams of finding lost treasure, but have limited resources with which to follow their dreams. It sheds light on subjects ranging from metal detecting to dump digging, from cache hunting to modifying equipment for better use. It contains ideals of how to profit in areas which other people overlook. This book is intended to be an informative source of many different types of Treasure Hunting activities. It is hoped that it stimulates your imagination and help you fulfill that adventurer's dream. ...