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One of the best tie-down calf ropers ever to come out of South Texas, Juan Salinas grew up on a 15,000-acre ranch near Laredo. He roped in Texas rodeos large and small from the mid-1920s to 1935. From 1936 to 1946, he followed the national rodeo circuit and competed from Texas to New York's Madison Square Garden. At the time, few if any other Mexican Americans competed in rodeo, and Salinas drew a lot of attention.

Salinas also operated his family's Texas ranch, where he ran cattle and raised prize roping quarter horses. Author Ricardo D. Palacios, Salinas's nephew, recounts the many tales his uncle told him--tales of life on the range and friendship with Gene Autry, going to Sally Rand's wedding reception, riding on the Rodeo Train, and sponsoring seven-time world champion tie-down calf roper Toots Mansfield.

The story of Juan Salinas is also the story of the people of Mexican origin who live on the ranches of the South Texas brush country. Strong, rugged, independent, and hard-working, their social and economic success has all too seldom been chronicled. ... Read more

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Good Read On an Interesting Cowboy
Juan Salinas is not one of the better known cowboys in the history of rodeo, but he should be. He was and is a legend in South Texas. His great-nephew, Ricardo Palacios, does a good job of telling the Salinas story, although at times he races through his uncle's life. But it is also hard to cram 90 years of living into 200 pages.

The book offers a good overview of the world of rodeo back in the 1930s, but the book would be a better read for rodeo fans if more detail could have been given to the stories regarding Salinas' exploits in the rodeo arena. Salinas was one of the greats during his era, but was best known as a horseman and roping horse trainer. This would have been an interesting area to explore. Also Toots Mansfield was one of the all-time great calf ropers and was a close friend and traveling partner with Salinas. I would have enjoyed more information about this relationship.

The book also offers a glimpse into the Hispanic culture on the Texas border and these stories play a bigger part in the book that Salinas' exploits in rodeo. At time it seems there is too much effort to include every name that Salinas ever encountered or dealt with, but still some interesting tidbits.

Palacios deserves credit for making the effort to preserve his uncle's legacy and stories. Salinas was a great role model and hopefully readers will find inspiration in his story. ... Read more

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That's Clay Tory's motto-a man who's at the top of his game in the National Rodeo Finals. But when personal tragedy strikes, Clay discovers how much more there is at stake than just the glory and thrill of the win.

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Pretty good
I have read both the 2 other books in the series and they are all wonderful in their own respects. Each very different but very grabbing, I have about 30 more pages left but I LOVE how it ends. Kinda tear jerking :-)

What a series!
You know, it is not often that I read a series of books that draws my interest like this one has. Mike Flanagan brings a fresh, clean aspect to both the world of writing and of rodeos. The story line throughout the entire series is superbly written. Mike Flanagan brings out the personalities and emotions so well and you read each book as if you were there or wanted to be. The ending to this book is wonderful. I highly recommend it to everyone, regardless of what type book you enjoy. You will find it a rewarding experience. Congratulations, Mike, for another great book! I hope you continue the excellence.

keep the the books comming
Good rodeo books are hard to find. I have had a hard time putting this book down as I did with the first two in this series. Each book starts where the last one left off and I like that and I hope it means there will be many more books to come in this series. Getting the best of all the events and feeling like your on the road with Clay, Jack,Tamara, and the rest of the gang. You'll love this book if you have the passion for rodeo in your blood. ... Read more

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Under the guidance of veteran cowboy Jack Lomas, youngClay Tory has steadily risen in the rodeo ranks. But the two are thrown like a greenhorn from a bronco when suspicious mishaps befall Clay's fellow riders. It turns out that someone's trying to fix the contest in their favor, and they want Clay and Jack out of commission--permanently.

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A wonderful series by Mike Flanagan
When I started reading "Cowboy Up!", the first in a Rodeo Riders series by Mike Flanagan, it was the first I had been exposed to his writings. I read the book and was amazed at his style of writing and smoothflow. I am now a fan of Mike Flanagan's books. His understanding of humannature is expressed in a great way in the way that he writes and hischaracters come alive and you wish that you were there, living it alongwith them. In "Rigged to Ride", his next installment, it evengets better. Mike continues with his principal characters, Jack and Clay,but now adds Tamara. He uses no curse words, uses no foul behaviorassociated with drinking or carousing, and just does a splendid job! Iwould say that he has my interest and I will purchase all of his books. Inthis story, there is a gambling syndicate involved with rodeoing and itintensifies as the book goes on. But also, in the midst of all thetroubles, Jack and Clay and Tamara, and a host of other noteablecharacters, do not respond with violence or hatred, but rather withcomposure. This is what really marks the book and Mike Flanagan's writingstyle. He has not bowed to the typical 90's style of writing, whichincludes cursing, violence and hatred, but rather a smooth flow of humanlove of the characters involved. Justice still gets served, but in a wholenew way, which may be unfamiliar to us today. You will absolutely love thisbook. Well done, Mike Flanagan!

Another great rodeo adventure!
Clay Tory has turned pro in the rodeo circuit, riding saddle bronc, bareback and bull.He is working his way up the PRCA standings, traveling with good friend and surrogate father, Jack Lomas.Clay even has agirlfriend, barrel racer Tamara Allen.Everything should be perfect, butthe top rodeo contenders are suddenly the victims of pranks, keeping themfrom competing.Clay and Jack are suspicious, but it isn't until Clay isviciously attacked, his riding hand mangled, that serious investigationsbegin.The trail leads to a group of wealthy gamblers betting on thestandings, but which of them is organizing the escalating attacks?

Wow,Flanagan's done it again.This is number 2 in the Rodeo Riders series, onethat I hope has a long and healthy life.I was instantly drawn into Jackand Clay's lives, on and off the rodeo circuit.And Tamara is a fineaddition to the growing family of friends and associates.Cowboy up andget this book.You won't regret it! ... Read more

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The Total Car Care series continues to lead all other do-it-yourself automotive repair manuals. This series offers do-it-yourselfers of all levels TOTAL maintenance, service and repair information in an easy-to-use format. Each manual covers all makes format. Each manual covers all makes and models, unless otherwise indicated. :Based on actual teardowns :Simple step-by-step procedures for engine overhaul, chassis electrical drive train, suspension, steering and more :Trouble codes :Electronic engine controls ... Read more

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Not for beginners...
...this is ok for a general overview but not worth getting for any in depth work...

Great Condition
I have to say that this is the best place to buy used books, I give them a 5 Star. Thanks again.

Easy, reliable Isuzu repair manual
I recently bought an Isuzu, but found out later that Haynes had stopped publishing repair manuals for Isuzu years ago. Like many, I have been using Haynes as my preferred manuals for car repairs. Haynes' simple, easy to read, and picture-laden books are popular with many because they help make sometimes difficult repairs manageable.

I was surprised when I found Amazon carried a manual for my Isuzu. Apprehensive, too, however, about buying a Chilton's book: My experiences with Chilton books were terse and sometimes convoluted steps of repair. I had difficulty understanding and, thus, getting my repair completed. Professional mechanics swear to Chilton's, I swore at them.

Desperate, I bought the Chilton's Isuzu manual and, to my surprise, found it refreshingly easy to read. I later found out the book is indeed printed by Chilton/Haynes. So I know I was in for familiar reading. Once opened, the book's chapters are easy reference and the many photos and graphics make it a sure bet for shade tree mechanics and weekend do-it-yourselfers alike.

The manual covers Isuzu:

AMIGO
Pick Up (P'uP)
RODEO
TROOPER (BIG HORN)

All Isuzu/GM motors used during these years, including 1.8, 2.0, 2.2, 2.3, 2.6, 2.8, 3.1, and 3.2 liter motors to include diesel variants. (The 3.5L motor and Hombre models are not covered in this book)

Here is a breakdown of this book's Chapters:

1. General Info and Maintenance
2. Engine Electric
3. Engine and Engine Overhaul
4. Drivability and Emissions Control
5. Fuel System
6. Chassis Electrical
7. Drive Train
8. Suspension and Steering
9. Brakes
10. Body and Trim


I recommend this book this book to those who are both familiar or would like to save some money repairing their cars themselves. The Chilton's 1981-1996 Isuzu Repair Manual is worth every cent!

Item was as described.
The seller gave an accurate assesment of the condition of the book. Also the seller mailed out the package very quickly. Thanks.

Excercise In Frustration
I agree with the other reviewers, which makes it unanimous so far. This book is useless. Here is a good example, I only bought this book so I could locate my "engine Coolant Sensor" on my 1994 3.2L Isuzu Rodeo. I found two brief spots in the book that mention this sensor. The two pictures of the sensor were blurry, B&W, dark pictures of a mystery 2.8L engine, which of course is nothing like mine. The instructions are even worse.

"Step 1: Remove the coolant sensor"

Wow that helps.

From what I hear, you are better off spending three times as much for the Helm OEM service manual which will at least only cover two years of the same models this one does. I've heard the Helm version has way more pictures and is more complete as well. Just stay away from this thing and you'll be doing yourself a favor. ... Read more

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filled an empty niche
Great book.It's as much about culture as it is about sports. 5-12 grade rural (boys mainly) students enjoyed this book because it was talking to them about them.I'm thinking city kids should read to appreciate rural and I /we should buy/read the urban series for the same reason. ... Read more

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Living in the Past and Embracing the Future
Who better to describe the Westerner condition than William Kittredge. Not only is he one of the West's most celebrated writers but is the son of a rancher from southeastern Oregon. Kittredge inherited his father's ranch and stuck it out until he hit 33 when headed off to study and teach creative writing first in Iowa and then Montana.

Kittredge's homeland is not the kind of place where most family car loads whizzing through the vast expanses stop to take in the scenery. Such perspectives make it difficult to garner public sentiment in favor of, not only protecting desert ecosystems, but also convincing the public that such places are an important part of our western tradition.

A good writer, however, has the ability to consistently re-evaluate his circumstances. Kittredge makes no bones about what's been lost, in part, due to his own father who "got his hands on a paradise of waterbirds and fertility, and ... remade it into what he understood as useful, a sprawling system of irrigation and drainage canals and agribusiness fields." While he is driving along the Salmon River on a cold solitary night thinking about the paradigm between the loss of salmon and grizzly bears and our inertia to do anything about it he says: "[i]n wintertime moonlight, the icy Sawtooth Range was aglow under a swirling sky. I contemplated the serious, classical, fool-making mysteries. How to proceed? Can it be true we suffer from a nostalgia for which there is no remedy on earth?"

Kittredge's genius lies in his ability, in a few short sentences, to, not only put you right inside of the writer's mind when they reflect on their experience, but allow you to visualize just what he is seeing, almost as if you where there. Most of all, he brings home the inherent conflict experienced by all of us who are deciding whether to hang on to the past or to embrace the new west.

Harold Shepherd is the Author of Compromising Democracy: The Rise and Fall of the Second Conquest of Western Rangelands

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The most famous rodeo champion of all time tells his amazing true story -- and opens a fascinating window into the world of the professional cowboy.

Ty Murray was born to be a rodeo star -- in fact, his first words were "I'm a bull rider." Before he was even out of diapers, he was climbing atop his mother's Singer sewing machine case, which just so happened to be the perfect mechanical bull for a 13-month-old. Before long, Ty was winning peewee events by the hatful, and his special talent was obvious...obvious even to a man called Larry Mahan. At the time the greatest living rodeo legend, six-time champion Mahan invited a teenaged Ty Murray to spend a summer on his ranch learning not just rodeoing but also some life lessons. Those lessons prepared Ty for a career that eventually surpassed even Mahan's own -- Ty's seven All-Around Championships.

In King of the Cowboys, Ty Murray invites us into the daredevil world of rodeo and the life of the cowboy. Along the way, he details a life spent constantly on the road, heading to the next event; the tragic death of his friend and fellow rodeo star Lane Frost; and the years of debilitating injuries that led some to say Ty Murray was finished.

He wasn't. In fact, Ty Murray has brought the world of rodeo into the twenty-first century, through his unparalleled achievements in the ring, through advancing the case for the sport as a television color-commentator, and through the Professional Bull Riders, an organization he helped to build.

In the end, though, Ty Murray is first and foremost a cowboy, and now that he's retired from competition, he takes this chance to reflect on his remarkable life and career. In King of the Cowboys, Ty Murray opens up his world as never before. ... Read more

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Amazing Bio
This was deff. worth the money.I knew alot about Ty, but after reading this book I know exactly why he is called the King of Cowboys.

Dancing with the stars
This book is so much fun to read, I just kept reading until I finished it. This is the story of one of the world's greatest athletes, told with a sense of humor and humility. Ty just tells it like it is all the way through. I first saw Ty on Dancing with the Stars and thought his comments were so funny on that show I wanted to read more. His stories had me laughing out loud in places. This book would make a GREAT movie. I hope someone writes the script soon!

Most Favoriate
THIS IS MY ALL TIME FAVIORATE BOOK!! usually i hate books but omg this is the best book ever, well it has a lot to do with the fact that Ty Murray is my hero so i knew it was gunna be good from the start. if you like ty murray rodeos and many other famous rodeo cowboys this is the book for you. And this is coming from a person who absolutly hates books. Never has. but i would re read this book a million times over and over. Well just to sum it up I LOVED LOVED LOVED THE BOOK. it is a must read for all rodeo fans. great tribute to lane frost and ty murray (obvisously). well that sums it up. MUST READ.

good times
This book was absolutely amazing. Held my attention throughout the entire book. I couldn't put it down

EXCELLENT BOOK!
If you are a fan of Rodeo or of Ty Murray or just want to read a great book this is a must have.I highly recommend this book for yourself or what a great gift for the rodeo fan!Plus I must admit I am a huge Ty Murray fan!! :) ... Read more

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I thought the book was excellent
I found the book to be very fun to read and easy to get into the mood ... Read more

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Rose McAllister needs a place to hide, somewhere her abusive ex-boyfriend can’t find her. A nursing position at the trauma center in a tiny rodeo town seems the perfect solution. Until she meets Bass Newcomb. The rodeo clown’s wit and charm quickly threatens her plan to remain secluded.

A third generation bullfighter, Bass Newcomb refuses to let anything come between him and his beloved profession—especially an undiagnosed ailment he is trying desperately to keep hidden from those around him.So when a pretty new nurse treats him at the trauma center, he decides to get close enough to make sure she doesn’t accidentally mention his illness to the wrong person. He’s not ready to hang up his rodeo sneakers just yet. But what starts out as a game of cat and mouse soon turns into a battle of hearts as Bass finds himself becoming her rodeo man.
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Good book!
Rose McAllister needs a place to hide, somewhere her abusive ex-boyfriend can't find her. A nursing position at the trauma center in a tiny rodeo town seems the perfect solution. Until she meets Bass Newcomb. The rodeo clown's wit and charm quickly threatens her plan to remain secluded.

A third generation bullfighter, Bass Newcomb refuses to let anything come between him and his beloved profession--especially an undiagnosed ailment he is trying desperately to keep hidden from those around him.

Well written with good characterization, this was a very good story of two people working through difficulties and fears to come together. ... Read more

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Twyla started out small, racing the wind in the southpasture, then roping dust devils to keep in the corral. She went on to lasso tornadoes and ride Old Stormy in the Flint Hills Rodeo.  This Kansascowgirl joins the ranks of tall tale heroes as she rides her twisters in the rodeo career of the century. Come along for the ride! Twister Twyla also includes a list of websites about rodeos, tornadoes and dust devils, as well as a bibliography of children'spicture books about each of these subjects! ... Read more

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An easy-to-read description of the parade and contests of rodeo day. ... Read more

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Thirteen-year-old Jo Anders has finally had her leg cast removed and is excited to start riding and training with Reno on the barrels. She has her sights set on becoming this years' Junior Rodeo Queen. Her parents insist she wait until next year to vie for the coveted award. This isn't her only disappointment during her recovery. Her best friend, Kimberly, has taken Reno for a ride without permission. Jo fears her hopes have been further dashed when she learns that Reno has been injured on that ride. ... Read more

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Provides extensive interviews with many great rodeo clowns
Enthusiasts of rodeo won't want to Missgreasepaint Matadors: The Unsung Heroes Of Rodeo, a guide to the rodeo clowns who put themselves against huge bulls to protect their riders from inquiry. They aren't the show-stoppers but often they are the most important in rodeo bullfighting, and this provides extensive interviews with many great rodeo clowns who have decades of experience in the business. Black and white photos pack the account and compliment some lively narratives.

behind the scenes
WOW!Having the unique opportunity to meet several of the subjects of this book has given me a unique opportunity.This book shares the countless road stories and "founding fathers" of the sport. from the pain and anguish of being run over by a 2,000 pound animal to the joy of entertaining a crowd of thousands, it's all part of the life. A must-have coffee table book for anybody with even the smallest intrest in professional rodeo. Excellent photos!! ... Read more

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The beginnings of rodeo
This look back at the early days of rodeo (going from ranch to ranch and betting on who can ride an unbreakable horse) was very interesting.The characterization between the veteran cowboy and the young wannabe was well done.You can see the beginnings of Flanagan's new rodeo series in thisbook.I would recommend it, but be aware that it is set in a much earliertime.It is not a contemporary.If you love westerns that focus onrelationships, buy this book. ... Read more

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Felicita leads a modern life but also participates in traditional tribal customs. Glossary, index. ... Read more