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n the tradition of the phenomenal bestseller Fit for Life comes a revolutionary, proven diet program that empowers readers to take control of their health.Forget counting calories, fat grams,and cholesterol. Forget blood pressure, blood sugar, and hormone levels. The single most important health measurement is the pH level in your blood. Now, THE pH MIRACLE unlocks the surprisingly crucial role pH balance plays in weight loss. How acidic or alkaline your blood is (pH levels) directly affects your health and is controlled by diet. For example, if the blood becomes overly acidic from eating too much of the wrong kinds of foodwheat, bananas, meats, and cheeseit can lead to weight gain, diabetes, heart disease, cancer, and more. The Youngs program includes over 50 recipes and explains which foods to eat, which to avoid, and which supplements can help on the way towards optimal health and weight loss. In just weeks, readers will find they have more energy and a stronger immune system, and will have shed pounds and inches.Amazon.com Review
In many ways, The pH Miracle is reminiscent of an earlier generation of diet books. Much of the focus is on an intestinal cleansing program, followed by a diet that is 70 to 80 percent vegetables, coupled with a tremendous selection of supplements that authors Robert and Shelley Young recommend to everyone, no matter what their age, gender, or state of health.

The Youngs point their fingers at candida as a main culprit in the poor health of many people. Unfortunately, they back up their claims with only vague references, such as "a 1991 study" and "a leading cancer researcher." Many readers may wish for more specific evidence, but instead will have to make do with enthusiastic recommendations, alphabetized lists of vegetables, and pleasing chapters with vegetarian recipes that taste good no matter how you feel about the diet as a whole.

Sprinkled throughout the book are short testimonials of people who were able to reverse cancer, improve their digestion, and lower their cholesterol by following these recommendations, and it's hard to argue with the cholesterol-lowering results that a 70 percent vegetable diet will achieve. Still, the medical value of much else in the book remains hotly contested, and as always, it's wise to check with your doctor before starting off in search of miracles. --Jill Lightner ... Read more

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The pH Miracle: Balance Your Diet, Reclaim Your Health
Robert Young has a great formula and explains it in a way that makes sense. He has put a great deal of science behind his work. I have tried his life changing diet and it works!

Excellent!
I am drinking sodium bicarbonate in my water daily--let's see if it works.So far so good.I recommend this to anyone who has high blood pressure or high triglycerides.

Extreme diet based on no science whatsoever
Amazing what people will swallow (pun intended) in the quest for good health. This is only another scam to take advantage of people. Why do I say this? Well other reviewers have pointed out that Robert Young's only credentials are a mail order degree and the many other issues of the "ph miracle" theory." So I won't repeat them here. Read the following article and you'll get the full story:

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Here is one quote from that article:

"The idea that dietary modification can change the acidity of the body is silly. Homeostatic mechanisms keep the acidity of the blood stream within a narrow range. Certain foods can leave end-products called ash. Alkaline-ash foods include fresh fruit and raw vegetables. Acid-ash foods include all animal products, whole grains, beans, and other seeds. These foods can change the acidity of the urine (but not the body as a whole), but that's irrelevant since your urine is contained in your bladder and does not affect the pH elsewhere in the body [12]. Thus, even if "body pH" were a primary cause of disease, the strategies the Youngs propose would not influence it in the way they claim."

Dangerous advice is being given by reviewers who say "who cares what the facts are, just do it and see how you feel." Nutritional deficiencies often take years to manifest as health problems. Pure vegan diets, raw diets, and this "ph" diet all have initial benefits and do make you feel better. However those feelings do not last.

Spend time researching and learning about nutrition from real scientists and physicians. Don't look for that magic pill (or diet) because it doesn't exist. Your health is at stake.

Beyond the basics and well researched!
I have spent almost 30 years researching exercise and nutrition sciences as a certified Medical Exercise specialist and Personal Trainer.This book is very well researched adn goes considerably beyond 'the basics'.I learned a lot especially in terms of new research.There is a lot of detail that you will not be seeing in the media for a long time, if at all.This book throws a very different light indeed on what we think is true about how we should be eating to stay healthy.Excellent and highly recommended.

Great informative book, an eye opener
I amnow re-reading this book. From the first read I wanted to get the relevant information fast. Now I am studying it. I also read reviews and have found little that can refute the basic premise and technical opinions. There is some difference of opinion on cell formation but I don't think its significant, if Young is wrong, well no one is perfect. Nutrition as we know it, is not exact nor is it the same for everyone. We all vary slightly. To those whom have given more negative reviews I would ask, what did you expect?. Do not expect a glove fit of any nutrition book. I have recently been dignosed Diabetic. I have literally eaten tons of red meat and sugar, and both parents have died relatively young (father 60/mother 68 diabetic with heart complications). I thought I knew something about nutrition but my new quest, has brought me to this book and others. The PH Miracle is incredible and credible thanks to Dr. Young. Yes he sells suppliments too but I did not feel it was pushy and he offers multiple sources. I don't follow any recipe nor this book to the letter. I am following it fairly close because it aligns to what I believe is the best human diet, largely raw vegtibles and fruits, nuts, sprouts etc.., good water. This although radical I find palatable. Lots of salad, etc.. I love the subtle flavor now that I'm off sugar and cafine. Keep in mind I ate tons of red meats, chocolate, cheeses, you name it... I have lost 35 pounds with NO HUNGER, blood sugar well in the normal range most of the time, no more headaches, bloating, constant hunger,gas, frequency of urination, lethargy, shortness of breath. I'm full of energy, mind is clearer. I feel better than I can ever remember feeling. Make of this book what suits you. I hope it will at least convince you to purge your body of processed foods.To those that complain about Dr. Youg selling supplements, I ask what do you have to say for those that produce and sell sugar, MSG, white flour (and so much more garbage food) and lie in advertising calling their trash food, in so many words, good? ... Read more

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DESCRIPTION: Weight loss is not about fat; it's about acid. So forget fat grams, cholesterol, carbs, and calories: reaching your ideal weight is simply a matter of maintaining the delicate pH balance of the blood. And with his 7-step diet and exercise plan, Dr. Young will help you change your shape and shed those pounds once and for all. How- ever many pounds you need to lose before you reach your ideal, healthy weight--10, 30, 100--multiply it by two. That's the maximum number of days it will take to reach your goal with the plan. This revolutionary program explains which foods will help you obtain the best results and how the right type of water can make a big difference. Including a specific exercise plan and menus with delicious recipes, readers will balance their body chemistry and lose those extra pounds for good.Amazon.com Review
Building on the success of their first book, the best-selling The pH Miracle, in this book Dr. Young and his wife turn their attention to what is considered by many health experts as America’s number one health crisis—the growing numbers of people who are seriously overweight or obese. Contrary to other popular weight loss books, most notably those, such as The Atkins’ Diet and The South Beach Diet, that tout a low-carbohydrate approach to achieving weight loss, the Youngs maintain that the primary culprit behind excessive weight gain, as well as many other health problems, is a chronic state of acidity in the body (a pH value below 7.1). Shifting the body’s chemistry to a more alkaline pH, they maintain, will quickly and easily result in the loss of excess weight and the buildup of more lean muscle tissue.

The goal outlined by the Youngs in this book is to replace dieting with a 12-week, seven-step program that is intended to not only rejuvenate the entire body by replacing current blood cells with blood cells "at the peak of health," but also to create an ongoing lifestyle that will permanently keep off the pounds that were shed during the 12-week period. In addition to a rich section on eating tips to create more alkalinity in the body (complete with an extensive list of recipes for breakfast, lunch, and dinner menus), the book also covers the importance of adequate water drinking, proper exercise, important nutritional supplements, learning how to manage thoughts and emotions that can contribute to acidity, goal-setting, and, for optimum results, a two-week cleansing program. In support of the program, the book also includes a collection of testimonials from people who have achieved significant weight loss on the program—further backed up by before-and-after photographs. With an increasing number of health professionals now emphasizing the importance of proper pH to overall health, the information this book presents is both timely and fairly easy to implement. Larry Trivieri Jr. ... Read more

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Not backed up with published results
The study that the authors says "proves" his program works used only 27 participants and was not ever published in a scientific journal.They didn't tell how the participants were selected or if they kept the weight off long term.The participants lost a lot of weight (average 50 lbs) in a short period of time (3 months), but nothing is mentioned about what happened after that.When weight is lost too quickly, it is easy to gain it back.For the program to be effective the participants in their study drank 1 liter of water for every 30 lbs of weight (that's a lot) and took a long list of costly supplements that the authors sell, and they were on a liquid diet for the first 2-3 weeks of the program, the length of time depending on how much weight participants needed to lose.They also did a bowel cleanse.These conditions alone could create a lot of weight loss without the costly supplements, but keeping it off is another story.Many of the recommendations in this book are good ones, such as to each mostly vegetables, and to avoid acidifying foods.But it is not really certain whether or not the costly supplements they sell are essential for the dramatic results.Another review that might be helpful is from an M.D. who wrote a text book on pH balance. http://www.amazon.com/Sick-Tired-Reclaim-Inner-Terrain/product-reviews/1580540562/ref=undefinedhist_1?ie=UTF8&showViewpoints=0&filterBy=addOneStar

This book mainly relies on testimonials.I did like one testimonial on p. 6.She combined two programs for weight loss: the program in this book and Weight Watchers, which is a more widely accepted program for weight loss and is backed up with research on thousands of participants.I give it 2 stars because of the food portion of the book, but I'm not sure the supplements are necessary.

Great ideas for losing weight
This is one of the most thoroughly researched and scientifically proven ways to lose weight and get super healthy. I've lost a few pounds since getting it a couple of weeks ago. My belly fat is disappearing and my facial acne are clearing up. I have more energy and feel more balanced and able to think better. Even having a couple of cheat days during the program because I visited some friends' BBQ didn't stop me from losing excess body fat.

So Far So Good
I read the book, got a lot of water, ordered the PH drops for it, and the green stuff which has all sorts of herbs, vitamins, natural foods, etc.I am not one to be detail-orientated and didn't do what one would do if they were going all out for something, but I have followed the general outline of the diet.I put the green stuff in with some store Veggie Juice, and bought a few items on the alkaline side like almonds, salld stuff,celery, and veggies.Bought some frozen broccoli and Chinese veggies for some quick cooking.I have lost about 20 lbs. in around a month's time.My exercise is hitting rubber golf balls down at the park and picking them up, and bicycling to work about a mile and a half each way.I don't go overboard.I actually get a little confused with the PHing in the book as all the values that are given somehow are given to a very precise total for the perfect alkaliner as 7.365 which is in the same range as what the 'Standard Normal' PH is in the medical field.So I don't get why fat people fall in that range (if they really do).I don't care, so much, as the real test to me for validation comes from Dr. Young's blood tests for people on a range of diets.The ONLY healthy blood is the people on the alkaline diet and NOBODY else.I am too cheap to do a blood test now, but I eventually will do this diet long enough to see if my blood will eventually look as healthy as the examples in the book.I would like to hear from any of those of have undergone any pre-diet testing of their PH's and their blood cell tests.I have gone off the diet a few times with food already prepared tempted in front of me, too. The steaks and Pizza were setbacks as I gained weight those days, but it was easy to go back to 'being good' after that.I have not missed the coffee, sweets, and fast food as much as I thought, and think it's fairly easy to adapt to and it's definitely no hardship at all on my body.And yes, there is a little bit of extra energy about the whole thing as well.

The pH Miracle for Weight Loss
If you read this easy to understand book you will be empowered to prevent yourself from any disease 100% and losing weight is just a side product to get there.

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In a majestic paean to the grandeur of America's National Parks, the incomparable photos of Stan Jorstad combine with the thoughtful reflections of revered poet Mark Strand in this work of breathtaking splendor. Introduction by Robert Redford. 145 color photos.Amazon.com Review
If a picture's worth 1,000 words, this book--with its hundreds of breathtaking photos of America's National Parks--is a well-stocked bookstore. Accompanied by the words of poet laureate Mark Strand, These Rare Lands is a perfect coffee-table book for anyone who has enjoyed the wonders of nature's wildest places. From a storm over Sequoia National Park in California to the otherworldly stalactites and stalagmites of New Mexico's Carlsbad Caverns and an Atlantic sunset in Maine's Acadia, this is a book that draws you back again and again. Photographer Stan Jorstad's obvious love of nature comes through in the thoughtful approach he takes to his life's work, contained in the pages of These Rare Lands. ... Read more

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Terrible photo printing
The quality of the reproduction of the photos in this book is terrible. A fuzzy mess. The publisher did the photographer a real disservice in reproducing his work in such a poor manner.

Beautiful Pictures
A coffee table book sure to inspire you.This book was one of the things that really sparked my interest in nature photography.The stunning vistas and colors will capture your imagination and inspire you to travel to the beautiful places of this country!

Awe-Inspiring Photos
Jorstad's photographic review of each of America's 54 national parks is an absolutely amazing look at some of the most beautiful places in our country.Jorstad visited each park several times, during different seasons.His visits enabled him to capture the light of each park, and provides the reader with incredibly nuanced and beautiful panoramas of each location.The pictures are accompanied by a lovely, lyrical text.

Overall, this book is a great investment for armchair travelers who want to experience the wonders of nature.Very highly recommended.

Breathtaking pictures of nature's beauty
One of my favourite books with wonderful pictures by Stan Jorstad and intuitive texts by Mark Strand which helped me to understand more about the importance of the American National Park System and which overwhelmed me with its beauty. I was attempted to go there immediately and enjoy the purebeauty of nature again as I will surely do soon !

Absolutely Magnificent Panorams
Panoram Photography at its absolute finest. A treasure chest of fine images that would be appreciated by both the nature lover as well as the photographer. The breath taking views of our national parks are availableto us at their peak of beauty through Stan's eyes. His photography in thisbook, which represents ten years of devotion,provides us with beauty thatvery few of us would ever be able to see. Thank you Stan! ... Read more

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The grandeur of the American West. The breathtaking beauty of one of the earth's magnificent creatures. The emotional intensity of a man, woman, and child caught up in a spellbinding human drama. The Horse Whisperer has captured the hearts and imaginations of millions with its nearly magical blending of landscape, horses, and people. Now this photo-filled companion lets you experience the magic of the incredible movie-making event that is The Horse Whisperer.

Inside you'll find exclusive information about Robert Redford's discovery of the novel and his determination to make it into a film...a breathtaking photographic history of the American West...the challenges of training the film's courageous horses...plus personal insight from the film's major stars, fascinating information on costume, production design, and over 100 lush photographs make this extraordinary book a keepsake volume to treasure-and a riveting behind-the-scenes look at the movie, the phenomenon, the legend. Amazon.com Review
Just as Robert Redford is not a typical movie star, Gretel Ehrlich isnot some run-of-the-mill hack hired to bat out a "making-of"book for a movie. Ehrlich is a prizewinning writer with grants fromthe NEA and the Guggenheim Foundation, and she knows her way aroundthe wide-open spaces of The Horse Whisperer, Nicholas Evans'sadventure-romance about a maimed girl, her wounded horse, her horribleNew York fast-track mother, and the mystical horseman who helpseverybody heal and attain higher consciousness. By deciding to directand star in the film from the book, Redford helped make it the mostsuccessful unpublished novel in history: it earned $8.15 million whilestill being written. He did not stint in hiring a writer to do thismovie tie-in book. Ehrlich, who spent 17 years working on sheep andcattle ranches, poured into this assignment some of the authenticwestern flavor of her nonfiction books The Solace of OpenSpaces and AMatch to the Heart: One Woman's Story of Being Struck byLightning.Here, Ehrlich puts Redford's horseman character inhis proper context. All this and 141 color photographs, too! --TimAppelo ... Read more

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The Horse Whisperer Rules
The Horse Whisperer is a great book and so is the movie. I think that if you read this review, then you should be tempted to seethe movie and the book. If you do want to read this or see the movie, then I recomend that you read this book first. Seeing the movie gives you a better picture aboth the book. I hope that you enjoy the book or the movie. Sincerly, Heather

The Horse Whisperer: An Illustrated Companion to the Major M
Was a little disappointed. Typos in book and reprint of most photos are poor quality. Many of Redford have had so much touch-up done, he is barely recognizable. I thought there should have been more about shooting the filmand interesting problems they encountered. Fortunately they don't chargetoo much for it, so it's ok. Seems like it was put togerther quickly andthat shows. But interesting nonetheless.

Worth it for the photos alone
Just received the book and haven't had a chance to read it, but I was knocked out by the quality of the photographs.Beautiful all round and, sorry, but I have to say it, some heartstopping pix of the eternallystunning Mr R.A beautiful keepsake that seems to do justice to the movie.

Awesome movie with an awesome actor,director,producer.
I haven't read the book "The Horse Whisperer",but I'm sure it's a wonderfully romantic book. I would like to read the book, but can a person rent it at a local Library?I saw the movie and thought that was anexcellent show. I've heard that the novel is even better because it goesinto more detail about each character and that the mom has an affair withexpert horseman, and has an off spring from that relationship. After all issaid and done she goes back to her husband. I also heard that the endingwas very sad. I suppose in real life that's probably how it really is. Assoon as I can I'm going to read "that book to find out for sure"Robert Redford is such an awesome actor with still a wonderful smile tomelt ones heart, if your a girl of course!I think the show "TheHorse Whisperer" was great. Mr Redford is such a creative person witha different view. Keep up the excellent entertainment Mr. RobertRedford!I'll be looking out for your next movie!

The whole book is awesome
The book speaks for itself.there again "Robert Redford"conquers one more thing. He's awesome ! ... Read more

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Sick and Tired? presents the revolutionary theories of Dr. Robert Young, a scientist who passionately cares for his work concerning how foods positively and negatively affect the body. This book provides a comprehensive view of Dr. Young's research and ideas, and is a wonderful tool to helping anyone start on the road to once again reclaiming good health. ... Read more

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Sick and Tired
If you read this book and you are able to understand his message then you can become your own Doctor and you never have to see a Doctor because you don't get sick.

This book is a gem
This book is one of the best books I have ever read.It goes into the heart of what cancer really is, which is fungus.I believe this is a must read book for anyone wanting to understand their own body and for those trying to beat cancer.Robert Young knows his stuff.

Against meat.If you are a Vegan you love it. otherwise...
Two major issues with this book, lots of pictures of stuff with a caption only. No details to point out what is what, since I am not a scientist I would like more details on the pictures of cells and such.What is what.

Also I am sure one can eat animal protein, drink milk, and eat eggs while maintaining a correct PH. Other books will reflect this. I certain that Young has a personal reason that is not necessarily scientific in this regard.

The book is overall interesting and informative.

You might also enjoy "The Cure for all Disease" By Clark

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Excellent and informative
This book is full of useful information and facts.
Definitely should be on every Doctor's shelf!

SIck and Tired
A very informative book on health. It's the last book you'll need to get healthy. ... Read more

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AMAZING!!!
I bought this when it was a few years old in a used book store. WHAT a FIND! Exceptional photography (and shots of Bob, what can I say, wow) and wonderful writing as well. Made me want to saddle up! A really great look at the west and the history we're losing day by day... Buy it!

"It's all that's left. Lula and the corrals and the hills. There's no more."

This book is a bit of an old chestnut and not likely to be found in your local store. There seem to be lots still available as used. It was first printed in 1978 and again in 1981. It was written by Robert Redford ,star of that super movie, "Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid". In 1975 he and a party of 7 traced the Outlaw Trail which extended from the Canadian border all the way to Mexico.It was along this trail that many of the outlaws operated,lived and hid out during the gunslinger days of the OldWest. Anyone who likes the legends and stories of this period that started shortly after the Civil War and pretty much ended around 1910; will be familiar with many of the locations the party visited.
Along the way they met up with the people who are still living and are descended from these famous outlaws. We almost feel that we are travelling along with them as we visit these old towns,buildings and hideouts.Fortunately,National Geographic sponsored the trip and as a result many wonderful pictures were taken showing what remains today.These modern day pictures are included along with a whole array of pictures of the pepole and places at the time.
It is sad to see so much of this history disappearing at such an alarming rate ,all in the name of progress. They did this trip 30 years ago so most likely many of the characters we areintroduced to are no longer alive and maybe even a lot of the buildings are also gone.
Nonetheless this book is a fine reminder of what the Old West was really like; and well worth looking for if you like reading about this interesting period of American History.

Awesome Book
This book is simply amazing. Excellent pictures, as well as trailblazing stories from some remaining outlaw relatives makes this a book not to be missed. ... Read more

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The Legacy of Wildness: The Photographs of Robert Glenn Ketchum is the first major retrospective of a world-renowned landscape photographer whose artistry is equaled only by his commitment to the environment.

To activist photographer Robert Glenn Ketchum, art and advocacy go hand in hand. Whether depicting the rugged grandeur of the American countryside or the mournful beauty of virgin wilderness violated by progress, his landscapes reject sentimentality. Instead, they document his deep respect and compassion for our irreplaceable natural resources.

With a preface by Robert Redford and an essay by distinguished ecologist and author John Perlin, The Legacy of Wildness is a work of great innovation and integrity.
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This book takes the reader on a photographic journey througheighty-eight miles of one of America's most celebrated landscapes: BigSur on the California coast. Co-published with the Big Sur Land Trust,Big Sur & Beyond showcases the natural beauty that led landscapepainter Francis McComas to call Big Sur, "the greatest meeting of landand water in the world." It also documents the remarkable achievementsof the Big Sur Land Trust, an organization dedicated to saving thisprecious land. Featuring the photography of esteemed photographerDouglas Steakley, Big Sur & Beyond reveals the splendor of thisregion, including the dazzling beauty of the Little Sur River, therare Monterey cypresses at Point Lobos, the majestic Bixby Bridge, andthe noble lighthouse at Point Lobos. The book includes an inspiringForeword by Clint Eastwood, Leon Panetta, Robert Redford, and TedTurner. ... Read more

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Big Sur Book
Great book came in great condition, like new!This is a great book to see the coast line of CA, it is fun to read and great to look at with friends.I found myself remembering different places that I remember being there.Great deal for the time spent pouring over it. ... Read more

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Publisher: London : J. NisbetPublication date: 1885Subjects: Jews -- History 586 B.C.-70 A.DJudaism -- History Post-exilic period, 586 B.C.-210 A.DNotes: This is an OCR reprint. There may be numerous typos or missing text. There are no illustrations or indexes.When you buy the General Books edition of this book you get free trial access to Million-Books.com where you can select from more than a million books for free. You can also preview the book there. ... Read more

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This scarce antiquarian book is a selection from Kessinger Publishing's Legacy Reprint Series. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment to protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature. Kessinger Publishing is the place to find hundreds of thousands of rare and hard-to-find books with something of interest for everyone! ... Read more

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This is an OCR edition without illustrations or index. It may have numerous typos or missing text. However, purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original rare book from GeneralBooksClub.com. You can also preview excerpts from the book there. Purchasers are also entitled to a free trial membership in the General Books Club where they can select from more than a million books without charge. Original Published by: Nisbet in 1885 in 282 pages; Subjects: Jews; History / Jewish; Religion / Judaism / General; ... Read more

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This companion to "The Horse Whisperer" looks at the world of Nicholas Evans' novel and Robert Redford's film. Focusing on the history, landscape and culture of the American West, it explores the role of horses in that world, the truths, the myths and legends about them, and discusses the making of the film. It is introduced by Robert Redford and contains photographs of the cast, crew and animals, in action and on location. ... Read more