The Trees in My Forest Review

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(More customer reviews)If you love books about wild animals and wish that someone would write about trees, this book is for you.Heinrich takes you to his forest in Maine and explores the trees in it.Some have personalities, and they live as part of a community of trees, animals and sometimes people.

Heinrich writes well, as readers of his other books know.Again, his natural curiosity shines through, as does his storytelling and teaching abilities.

The book includes a wonderful set of drawings by Heinrich.Unfortunately, most of them aren't discussed in the text so it's hard to know what to make of them.

Much as I enjoyed the book, I wish that Heinrich had spent some time on tree identification.It would be much easier for me to observe the trees in my forest -- if I had a forest -- if I knew all their names.

Those criticisms aside, this was a thoroughly enjoyable book.I also came away with an understanding of how a true forest differs from the monoculture tree farms that are taking over parts of our country.While he walks us through his experiences trying to maintain a forest, he also provides lessons in sustainable forestry.

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Philco Radio: 1928-1942 : A Pictorial History of the World's Most Popular Radios Review

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(More customer reviews)Ron Ramirez (Mr. Philco to radio collectors) has compiled one of the finest books of its type.Focusing solely on Philco radios, he traces the evolution of the Philadelphia Storage Battery Co. from its roots to PHILCO,one of America's leading manufacturers of home radios.The book isorganized chronologically by model year and includes a photograph and textexplanation for virtually every Philco radio ever manufactured.Eachchapter begins with a detailed description of the key features of the newmodels, how Philco responded to the fierce competion of the day, and thecompany's marketing strategies for the new year.The photography isoutstanding with the vast majority of the pictures representing the bestavailable examples of original or restored radios.The author wraps up thebook with a listing by year of all Philco models, their tubeconfigurations, and a "rarity" scale.While an excellenttechnical reference and history book, it also presents an interestinginsight into how the Art Deco school of design influenced even radiocabinetry of the period. Highly recommended!

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Finally, a superb reference book on Philco, the leading radio manufacturer during radio's "Golden Age." Philco Radio: 1928-1942 not only shows many of Philco's radio receivers, but provides background on the company as well. Specifications for each model are given. The text is divided into a year-by-year look at Philco's radio line, so that the reader may see what Philco had to offer each year between 1928, when the company began to make radios, and 1942, when World War II put a halt to radio production. Philco Radio is an invaluable source for the radio collector. Anyone who enjoys antiques and collectibles or was lucky enough to remember radio's "Golden Age" will also enjoy taking a nostalgic trip through its pages. This is the first volume to feature Philco's radio products exclusively. The photographs and specifications will prove a valuable aid in identifying a particular Philco model.

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Satchel Paige's America (Alabama Fire Ant) Review

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(More customer reviews)As already noted, this work is the results of a seven day or so interview of the great Satchel Paige by the author in 1970.It is far more than simply a book of "baseball war stories."The interview clearly illuminates the personality of one of the greatest baseball players who ever lived (beyond a doubt the best pitcher).There was much more here, to this man than just a great arm.The author captures Paige's somewhat erratic personality.The man, Paige, was certainly a character and much more that a simple "jock."On the other hand, reading between the lines, there is a whimsical sadness ever present.As you read, you cannot help but wonder what might have been had the times been different.You get the feeling that Paige knew, ergo, the sadness.Recommend this one for any baseball fan or those simply interested in or countries history, warts and all.

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