Review:I loved the experiences Diane Ackerman shares in this book. She seems to have the ability to dive wholeheartedly into one aspect of being, whether that is to enfold herself completely in the pleasures of a single scent or explore the mysteries of what it means to different individuals to hear a strain of music.
My only complaint about the style of the book is how often Ackerman drifts into romantic prose that sounds lovely but is ultimately without substance. Examining the factual and histo... Read more

Review:I really enjoyed this book, it was very enlightening. I have always found the different shades of red hair rather lovely, I myself do not have red hair (although I have dyed my hair red once or twice) so growing up I never noticed that there was any stigma associated with red hair. I was floored to read that women in the Tudor period would use white lead to get that pale skin look, how horrifying it must have been for them to suffer the effects of its use. I would definitely recommend this boo... Read more

Review:Simply put, "Understanding Wood" is the only truly comprehensive, scientific treatment of the properties and behavior of wood, specifically written with the craftsman in mind, by the absolute. As professor of wood technology at the University of Massachusetts at Amherst since 1962, Bruce Hoadley is a (and perhaps THE) leading expert on the science of wood. Presented in a slightly simplified scientific manner, which non-scientist craftsmen can easily understand, Hoadley's book provides almost eve... Read more

Review:A great read, absolutely fascinating and well written as well as backed up by proper research and facts. The author has done a great job and I love how he successfully manages to avoid falling for the typical traps that await someone writing such a book (full on anthropomorphism, for example).

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Review:A very important book for our times. Leopold's message is to this day still being ignored by this country's power-brokers.
Beautifully written classic. A must-read for high school students and should be part of the curriculum. Read more

Review:Quite simply this book should be universally required reading in every 10th grade class. Then ,to reinforce its message, likewise in the college senior year.

The copy I received, to replace my old one, had dried out binding yet was listed as, I believe, like new. or something of the sort. . Read more

Review:Rachel Carson was way ahead of her time in determining that toxic insecticides , herbicides & pesticides were literally being dumped upon not only humans but, animals & vegetation . Although she can sound over the top with her assessment of the dangers, she was one of the first to speak out & make the public aware of the issues and probably saved many lives. This can be a little technical at times but not overly so. I think you can tell how passionate she was about these issues &... Read more

Review:The reading of this poignant accounting.... the 'review' is ineffable, as the effects of this book touch the spirit. .. I was mowed, enlightened and finally outraged by this powerful account.... hallelujah Mr. Mowat for the voice you sounded. By far.... the BEST book I have ever read. Read more

Review:The reading of this poignant accounting.... the 'review' is ineffable, as the effects of this book touch the spirit. .. I was mowed, enlightened and finally outraged by this powerful account.... hallelujah Mr. Mowat for the voice you sounded. By far.... the BEST book I have ever read. Read more