Just in time for el Dia de los Muertos (The Day of the Dead) is this riveting travelogue by anthropologist Timothy J. Knab. In this book, Knab recounts his experiences studying native fold medicine among the "curanderos" (healers) of the Aztec indians of Mexico. During the course of his field research and apprenticeship to an Aztec curandero, Knab inadvertently stumbles upon the history of a "war" amongst the "witches" of contemporary Aztec society. This is an exciting real-life mystery, filled with ethnographic detail about ancient Aztec beliefs and practices that were thought to have been wiped out by the Spanish conquest and the spread of Catholocism. Highly recommended!
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Spouses, friends, and family members of knitters will appreciate this witty glossary of knitting terms, as will fans of the Yarn Harlot's humorous books. If you aren't sure what the big deal about knitting is, here is a book that will induct you into the infectious obsession with sticks and string that is sweeping the nation. Entertaining and informative!
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Fans of the television series "Anne of Green Gables" will enjoy this picture book based on the original Canadian miniseries, which will air again on PBS this year through 2008. In picture book format, this book is a nice introduction to the L. M. Montgomery series of books for children ages 9 to 12, and is also an enjoyable souvenir for older "children" who remember the television series with fondness.
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Both memoir and travelogue, this book recounts the author's journey to Australia, his fascination with kangaroos and his quest to discover their origins through study of the fossil record, and the folkways of Australia's aborigines. Best known for his book The Weather Makers, about global warming, Flannery effectively combines engaging descriptions of his travels with passion for the science and geology of prehistoric Australia. Highly recommended!
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On Preakness Day 2007, Michael Matz, Barbaro's trainer, wiped tears from his eyes as another horse he had trained, Chelokee, won the newly-renamed Barbaro Stakes race. This long-awaited book by Sean Clancy traces the exciting history of thoroughbred racehorse Barbaro: from his stunning Kentucky Derby win in 2006, to his tragic injury at the Pimlico Race Course last year, and his subsequent death, which broke the hearts of millions of his fans and well-wishers.
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War of Witches (93 Edition) by Timothy J. Knab
Vicki, November 8, 2007
Just in time for el Dia de los Muertos (The Day of the Dead) is this riveting travelogue by anthropologist Timothy J. Knab. In this book, Knab recounts his experiences studying native fold medicine among the "curanderos" (healers) of the Aztec indians of Mexico. During the course of his field research and apprenticeship to an Aztec curandero, Knab inadvertently stumbles upon the history of a "war" amongst the "witches" of contemporary Aztec society. This is an exciting real-life mystery, filled with ethnographic detail about ancient Aztec beliefs and practices that were thought to have been wiped out by the Spanish conquest and the spread of Catholocism. Highly recommended!(0 of 1 readers found this comment helpful)
The Secret Language of Knitters by Mary Beth Temple
Vicki, July 10, 2007
Spouses, friends, and family members of knitters will appreciate this witty glossary of knitting terms, as will fans of the Yarn Harlot's humorous books. If you aren't sure what the big deal about knitting is, here is a book that will induct you into the infectious obsession with sticks and string that is sweeping the nation. Entertaining and informative!(4 of 8 readers found this comment helpful)
The Anne of Green Gables Storybook: Based on the Kevin Sullivan Film of Lucy Maud Montgomery's Classic Novel by Lucy Maud Montgomery
Vicki, July 10, 2007
Fans of the television series "Anne of Green Gables" will enjoy this picture book based on the original Canadian miniseries, which will air again on PBS this year through 2008. In picture book format, this book is a nice introduction to the L. M. Montgomery series of books for children ages 9 to 12, and is also an enjoyable souvenir for older "children" who remember the television series with fondness.(4 of 8 readers found this comment helpful)
Chasing Kangaroos: A Continent, a Scientist, and a Search for the World's Most Extraordinary Creature by Tim Flannery
Vicki, July 10, 2007
Both memoir and travelogue, this book recounts the author's journey to Australia, his fascination with kangaroos and his quest to discover their origins through study of the fossil record, and the folkways of Australia's aborigines. Best known for his book The Weather Makers, about global warming, Flannery effectively combines engaging descriptions of his travels with passion for the science and geology of prehistoric Australia. Highly recommended!(4 of 9 readers found this comment helpful)
Barbaro: The Horse Who Captured America's Heart by Sean Clancy
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On Preakness Day 2007, Michael Matz, Barbaro's trainer, wiped tears from his eyes as another horse he had trained, Chelokee, won the newly-renamed Barbaro Stakes race. This long-awaited book by Sean Clancy traces the exciting history of thoroughbred racehorse Barbaro: from his stunning Kentucky Derby win in 2006, to his tragic injury at the Pimlico Race Course last year, and his subsequent death, which broke the hearts of millions of his fans and well-wishers.(5 of 9 readers found this comment helpful)