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Buttercup or crookneckpattypan or sugar pumpkinsquashes and pumpkins are delicious additions to muffinsbreadssoupssaladspastasentréesand sweets. Just as good in the morning as at nightthe recipes in this beautiful cookbook include such gems as Cranberry-Walnut Pumpkin Coffee CakeGrilled Chicken Breasts Stuffed with Zucchini and Goat Cheeseand Five-Spice Pumpkin-Ginger Cake. With 40 wonderful recipesa glossary of the types of squashbasic cooking instructionsand useful tips on how to buy and store themthese versatiledelicious gourds make for year-round goodness. ... Read more

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A Little Gem
I was quite surprised today to see a negative review of this cookbook, but when I saw that the reviewer had not actually made any of the recipes, that went a little ways towards explaining how anyone could give this book a negative review.

I am a gardener, and I bought this cookbook with the idea of collecting more recipes for the abundance of squash my garden typically produces.

I have made four of the recipes in this cookbook, and each has been a standout.The Moroccan meatball soup is fantastic (although all the chopping/dicing does make the prep a little time-consuming), and it only improves as a leftover.

I have made several recipes from this cookbook as gifts -- always to rave reviews and requests for the recipes.

I have purchased two additional copies of this cookbook as gifts.

This one's a winner, especially if you are a squash lover or a gardener.

A few of my favorite, fail-proof recipes for fall
This little cookbook is a real gem.Specifically, the recipes for Orange-Frosted Pumpkin Muffins and Butternut Squash-Pear Bisque are among the fall staples in our house-- they're really delicious and uncomplicated to prepare.I love to cook with pumpkin year-round, and I found easy, inspired recipes in this book.I've enjoyed this cookbook enough to share it as a gift with fellow pumpkin-lovers.

Completely Worthless, but...
In my quest to find a really good, foolproof recipe book that uses squash and pumpkins, this book was a waste of time except for the beautiful photographs. Most of the recipes are so exotic and the ingredient list so long that I would never ever attempt to try them. Many of her recipes are just roasted meat with squash rounds served along side. In my opinion, this does not count as a squash recipe.

This is also a very small book, with only about 40 recipes. I read through this book more than twice looking for any recipe that I would actually make. None fit the bill. The only one that even stirred me was for middle eastern meatball and squash soup--but I didn't make her recipe. Instead I made my own with more familiar flavors and less ingredients.

Nice to look at, however totally impractical to use.

But... There is another book that I really enjoyed:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1580174531?ie=UTF8&tag=a354-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=1580174531

The Classic Zucchini Cookbook has tons of recipes for both summer and winter squash.

Another Solid Book from Lou Seibert Pappas
I have enjoyed other cookbooks by Lou Seibert Pappas (Creme Brulee; Ice Cream & Sorbet; Coffee Cakes) so I ordered this without first checking it out in a book store.It did not diappoint.

The first several chapters provide very helpful background about choosing, storing and cooking squash as well as listing the types of squash (both winter and summer squash varieties).

Many of the recipes are novel and are delicious-sounding pairing of ingredients that I haven't seen in other cookbooks (and I have a lot).More than half of the recipes are accompanied by a beautiful full-page color photo.As a vegetarian, I found many recipes I want to try but the Entrees chapter also includes a nice selection of recipes for meat eaters (from chicken to lamb, pork to fish).

Chapters include Breads and Breakfast (rosemary-polenta pumpkin muffins, zucchini-golden raisin quick bread, pumpkin-orange waffles with hazelnut-maple sryup butter); Soups, Salads and Sides (butternut squash-pear bisque, roasted butternut squash polenta with fried sage, goat cheese-stuffed squash blossom and heirloom tomato salad); Entrees (five-spice pork tenderloin with pumpkin half-moons and red grapes, grilled chicken breasts stuffed with zucchini and goat cheese, chayote stuffed with lamb and pine nuts); and Desserts (cranberry-pecan pumpkin drop cookies, candied ginger-pumpkin creme brulee, pumpkin cheesecake with gingersnap crust, caramel-glazed pumpkin date bars).

As you might expect, pumpkins are the most popular squash used throughout the book and appear in nearly half of the recipes.Other squashes featured include butternut, spaghetti, zucchini, chayote, kabocha, and acorn.Several recipes let you choose the winter or summer squash to use but, don't worry, there is a list from which to choose.

This would be a wonderful hostess gift in the fall if you are a guest for dinner or a weekend. ... Read more

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Learn the fundamentals and enjoy competing in this fast-paced tactical game. Whether you already play squash or are just starting out, Squash: Steps to Success will teach you the skills and strategies you need in order to play and win.

With 13 progressive instructional steps, you'll learn all aspects of the game. Detailed descriptions, illustrations, and photo sequences demonstrate essential on-the-court movement, volleys, serves, returns, and drop shots. Then practice and improve techniques with 93 drills, each featuring a personal scoring system to gauge and accelerate your progress.

After you master the individual skills, Squash: Steps to Success will show you how to apply them in match situations. From disguise and deception to attacking and defensive strategies, you'll learn to maximize your strengths and dominate the court.

Become a complete player on the court. As part of the popular Steps to Success Sports Series--with more than 1.5 million copies sold worldwide--Squash: Steps to Success will elevate your performance to new heights in all facets of the sport. ... Read more

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Grounds up approach to improvement
Steps to success is a comprehensive guide to the mechanics of squash. I really enjoyed the detailed drill diagrams and frame by frame pictures of the shots. The chapter on movement is especially helpful since it shows the difference between the traditional and more modern dynamic movement. One mistake I have is I don't bend enough into my shots. So the pictures helped emphasize that point. There are good drills for both solo practice as well as partner practice. Whenever I go on court I typically just do straight drives to myself. But the book has opened up quite a lot other drills I should be doing that are more challenging and interesting.

Overall the book is not something you can finish in a couple of weeks. You have to work on each specific shot for some time before moving on to other shots. There is a score sheet for each drill that tells you when you're ready to move onto the next step. If you are serious about improving your game from a grounds up approach, this is definitely the book for you.

Fantastic Squash
It is a complete training guide for any squash player and is very useful to serve as a reminder to prevent bad habits in squash.

squashbug
The book is well written. Provides a basic understanding of the game for beginners and intermediate players. excellent drills......

amazing book give knoldge that a coach has
amazing book give knoldge that a coach has so u know whats right and whats wrong

Fantastic reference
Both beginners and more advanced players should be able to get a lot out of this quality reference work as it offers detailed (yet practical) text, illustrationa and diagrams covering all aspects of the game. The book is considered by most experts in the sport to be among the top two or three instructionals ever published on Squash. It won't make you a championship quality player, but it should help your game no matter what skill level you are currently at. ... Read more

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Fifty years ago children were first delighted by the story of Mr. Bear, the Neighborhood Nuisance who roams the forest squashing the houses of other animals - and finally gets his own hilarious, smashing comeuppance.

Here is Mr. Bear's story, back again in a facsimile Anniversary Edition, with the same wonderful pictures by Angela. Included isnew foreword by one of Mr. Bear's longtime admirers, the Far Side's Gary Larson, who adds it's "... the greatest little story in the world." ... Read more

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Mr. Bear!
A book from my childhood that I have wanted for years! Perfect condition! Reasonable price - worth every penny!

The book I learned to read by myself
I could NOT believe my sister sent me this 1950s original of the story book that I loved so much as a child.I learned to read with Mr. Bear, and his cantankerous self has long been a cherished memory.Thank you Amazon.com and double hugs and kisses to my sister for finding the book no one else believed existed!!

A Classic
This was my father's book which our Grandmother read to us all the time.I remember distinctly when she came and told us that the book had finally fallen apart.Twenty years later, my Grandmother recently passed away and I got thinking of this book and wanted to see if I could find an old print to share with my own kids.I was absolutely estatic to find it in print and bought it for me and my sister.It's a quirky little book that my 3 & 4 year old have really taken a liking too.It's been on the daily must read list for two months.This is a precious memory and one I'm glad to pass onto my children.

Smor
What a delightful book.Loved how the story evolved about a destructive bear and how the other animals managed to get the better of him.The pictures are bright and cheery, and the story made me laugh.Was a gift to my grandson.The title is crazy but it brought a laugh to my grandson and he made me read it right away -- several times.

Mr. Bear Squash-You-All Flat
This is an exquisitely told tale, and a favorite of mine from childhood. The author's subtle humor and the wonderful illustrations by Angela have made "Mr. Bear" a true classic. I was disappointed, however, to find that some of the original text had been altered in the reissued edition....in the interest of Political Correctness, I suppose. It really does change the perception of the character. He was, after all, such a "stupid" bear. ... Read more

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Part gardening book, part "encounters with remarkable vegetables," Amy Goldman's The Compleat Squash unearths the personalities—yes, personalities—of the pumpkin and the squash. They are members in good standing in the horticultural hall of fame, and Goldman lovingly ponders their case histories and culinary merits both with common and uncommon varieties. She gets glorious help from award-winning photographer Victor Schrager, who brings out their eclectic beauty in more than 150 luminous color portraits. Growing, harvesting, and seed-saving instructions are included for the gardener, and for the cook a selection of recipes that show off the unique, lovely flavors of these versatile vegetables. ... Read more

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Is it an art book or is it a garden book?
Or perhaps it actually succeeds in being both.In a large and growing personal garden library, this is one of my favorite books.I turn to it again and again.First of all, the photographs are just amazing, managing to combine exquisite beauty with accurate representation of each particular squash.And how very unique many of the squashes do appear to be!However it is in the text that Amy Goldman's book really shines.The information is presented in a clear,easy-to-access format, yet the language is beguiling.I defy any gardener and food lover to read this book and not instantly want to track down half a dozen heirloom varieties to grow.They will be able to do just that, because the author lists see sources for all the varieties she includes.

I've Never Seen Such Glorious Squashes.
This book started it all for me. I love squashes and this is the book to read. It has all kinds of squash like some of my favorites are Marina Di Chioggia and Fordhook. If you order this book, DO NOT send it back. This book is highly recomended.

A Lovely Book
If you are fascinated with winter squashes -- looking at them, growing them or preparing them for dinner, this is a really wonderful book.As a budding gardener and avid cook, I have become increasingly interested in winter squashes.It is so satisfying to grow them and cook with them -- also just to admire their gorgeousness.While reading about squashes in various places, nothing even comes close to the beauty of this book and the wonderful descriptions that help you recognize the qualities of each squash.After seriously reading it three times, I then went to the seed companies online because I will plant several of these squashes this summer.It's a great book for dreamers and gardeners and cooks.

A Terrific Resource!
I love this book -- sometimes I think it spends more time off the bookshelf being thumbed through than resting on it. Here you have practically everything you need to grow squashes - what the squashes are best used for, some history of the various varieties, selecting seeds, growing and harvesting tips, and (extremely useful!)commercial sources of most of the seeds(many of which you can find easily online), all nicely organized by which Cucurbita species they belong to. (The growing guide to gourds is for C. pepo gourds, not Lagenaria species, and so the title is certainly appropriate growing C. pepo gourds, of which there are many) And recipes too -- so useful! Goldman is extremely helpful in pointing out the virtues and flaws of each variety for eating (though she tries some I wouldn't dare -- brave woman). The photographs are so beautiful as to be absolutely seductive -- watch out, you too will be saying to yourself 'I must grow that pumpkin/squash/gourd/whatever'. Then you too will be seeking out the seed suppliers, tenderly planting your new seeds and now in late summer, seeing them beginning to mature, turning into the fruit promised in the gorgeous photographs, murmur to yourself 'You are so beautiful, Sucrine du Berry. And Winter Luxury, you are the most elegantly lovely pumpkin I have ever seen..."

Don't miss this one.
The Compleat Squash: A Passionate Grower's Guide to Pumpkins, Squashes, and GourdsWhat a great book.Good information about the squash family and recipes that are to die for.She will introduce you to a new world of a great vegetable.This book will become a family heirloom. ... Read more

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``Wise old man, won`t you help me, please? My house is a squash and squeeze.``

What can you do if your house is too small? The wise old man knows: bring in a flappy, scratchy, noisy crowd of farmyard animals. When you push them all out again, you`ll be amazed at how big your house feels!

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Fun to read to kids, but also great for small stage shows
This is a great book - hilarious morality tale which children can understand, wonderful rhymes and beautifully illustrated too.

In this an old woman is complaining about how crowded her house is, it is in fact "A squash and a squeeze". She goes to an old man, who gives her some 'good advice' about taking in her farm animals until at last she throws them all out - and now she feels like she has more space than she could ever possibly need. Well, bear in mind it is a lot funnier when Julia Donaldson writes it!

This is a great book for pre-schoolers to act out - we read it out and the children get to be the various animals and be squashing and squeezing. You under 6's will really enjoy this one! But also get Room on the Broom and the Gruffalo by the same authors - glorious children's books all round.

Cute little book if you have some spare cash
I bought this book after I saw it read and acted out on Playschool (TV show in Australia).It's a great little rythmic book to read aloud and has endearing illustrations.A little old lady decides her house is much too small for her - a wise old man helps her to solve her problem by suggesting she move all her animals in to live with her (one by one).Of course, by the end of the story, the house is very squashy so she moves all the animals out and realises that her house is not that small after all!Good little tale for teaching children to appreciate what they have.Nothing too deep and meaningful, just a sweet little story.Not a must have but worth buying for your library if you have spare cash and already own some of the really special books out there.

Excellent book for a toddler
I bought this a couple of weeks ago for my 19-month old daughter and she loved it right away. She chimes in now with the key phrases that are repeated throughout the book like "a curious plan" and "my house is a squash and a squeeze"! (She obviously understands the latter phrase more than the former! I give her 'squash' and 'squeeze' hugs when we get to those phrases.) The rhymes are great and there's certainly a song-like rhythm. You don't need great story-telling skills for this one. It sounds great just being read aloud. Not one that a child or adult reading to the child will tire of easily I think. ... Read more

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An unsentimental anthology of poems based on the author's own childhood and adolescence chronicles the trials, adventures, joys, and struggles of growing up, from coping with a bully to getting in trouble with his parents to enjoying the exploits of his dog. Simultaneous. ... Read more

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Baseball, Snakes and Summer Squash: Poems about Growing Up
The poems in this book are wonderful.Reading them makes me remember my own childhood.

Wonderment of Childhood
Donald Graves' poetry book, "Baseball, Snakes, and Summer Squash" recants the follies and joys about growing up. While simple in thier construction, the poems express adequately all the dimensions ofbeing a kid; from school to hating squash. Graves claims he wrote some ofthe poems specifically for boys to identify with, but don't be fooled, thisgem is applicable to all. VERY usuable in the classroom and with children -a must read. ... Read more

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As Brian Glover explains in this beautiful book, there are myriad varieties of squash, ranging from tiny zucchini to huge pumpkins. Some squash have beautiful orange and red skins, others come in bizarre shapes and with knobby skins. What they all have in common is that they are an amazingly versatile ingredient, as demonstrated in this exciting collection of recipes. There are chapters of Light Bites, Soups and Salads, Rice, Pasta, and Grains, Entrees, and Sweet Things and Preserves. For a light meal or snack, try Zucchini and Ricotta Fritters, a winter warming Pumpkin and Coconut Soup, or deliciously quick Roasted Squash with Leek and Barley Pilaf. For an entree, cook up a hearty Beef Stew with Squash Moroccan-style Chicken and Butternut Squash Tagine or a Pork and Zucchini Meatballs with Honeyed Eggplant. For those with a sweet tooth there's Sweet Squash, Pecan, and Maple syrup Tart and Spiced Pumpkin and Apple Pie. These are just a few of the 50 recipes to get you started.

*More than 50 delicious recipes for pumpkins and squash--features ideas for both savory and sweet dishes, perfect for everyday eating.

*Beautiful commissioned photography by Pete Cassidy, one of Europe's most talented food photographers. ... Read more

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Cooking with pumpkins and squash
The book arrived in a timely manner. It was well written, but not exactly what I was expecting. This is just a personel thing, nothing to do with the book. ... Read more

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A reissue of the unusual and classic cookbook with hundreds of savory and delectable recipes to help every gardener find ample ways to make use of the riches the garden provides. ... Read more

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Recipies for both the farmer and the farmers' market
This book is fantastic for anyone who either has a garden or shops at farmers markets.Unlike many cookbooks, organized by course or by dish, this book, is categorized by vegetable in the same style as the Victory Garden Cookbook.Although Too Many Tomatoes is clearly geared toward the gardener - with helpful information on the planting and harvesting of a wide range of vegetables - this book is a must for anyone interested in exploring the world of local food and farmers' markets. The simple, delicious recipes in this book are timeless and adaptable to any level of culinary skill.I highly recommend this book.

Too Many Tomatoes, Squash, Beans, and Other Good Things:A Cookbook for When Your Garden Explodes
I had a chance to review this cookbook before I decided to order it so I knew it was something I could use for our abundance of produce in our garden.Although the condition was rated good, I found the book to be in excellent condition for a used cookbook.

A fantastic cookbook for those who appreciate small-scale, locally-grown produce
Too Many Tomatoes delivers on its promise: helping gardners turn their bounty at harvest-time into wonderful, fresh, healthy dishes. This cookbook was written before local and fresh were mere marketing slogans, and the authors love for food, for the earth, and for cooking make this cookbook both educational and inspiring.

In regards to reviewers who gave the cookbook low ratings for no pictures and recipes with dairy, those folks are missing the boat. There are plenty of us who appreciate the synergy between land and animal, who savor things like sauteed fresh carrots, local butter, and fragrant herbs.

If you're inspired by the likes of Kingsolver and Alice Waters, you'll treasure this cookbook as well!

Excellent Garden Cookbook
I have owned this book for about nine years now, and every summer when the garden really starts to produce it comes back off of the cookbook shelf.Some of my particular favorites are the Fresh Cream of Tomato Soup and the Eggplant Minestrone, which both freeze well if made in large quantites.The Chocolate Zucchini Cake is also very good.In fact there are a lot of good recipes for zucchini and who isn't looking for zucchini recipes when they grow them - one or two plants produce so much.My mother got used to this book when I still lived at home and helped my father grow a garden.Now she has to keep borrowing it to make her favorites.I have also shared some of my favorites with other family members and cowokers who have all been impressed with the variety and quality of the recipes.

Disappointing
An inviting cover, but with so many other recipe source options, I'd put this one on my "B" list.The lack of illustrations makes for a very boring read and difficult to visualize the hoped for end result. ... Read more

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This is the best squash book i have ever read
Well done Ian McKenzie. This is a grat book. I send my best personal regards ... Read more

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In this book, you will discover 101 Drills, Coaching Tips and Resources that can help you improve your Squash game ... Read more

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Best Book On Squash YouCan Buy!!
The more drills you will do the MORE "LUCKY" you will be in the court. Best squash drill book available in the market. Don't miss it if you see it anywhere!!

An excellent book for squash players
I have recently become a squash player and picked Pippa Sales' book tohelp me.I couldn't have chosen a better one.Written in very clearlanguage with excellent drill descriptions. The stretch exercises in theback of the book are wonderful, even for non-squash players.This book iswell worth the alrleady bargain price. I highly recommend it.

This guide has definitely helped my game
"Improve Your Squash Game" is everything it promised to be andhas helped me to improve some aspects of my game that I was not happy with. The chapter "14 Tips to improve your overall game" wasabsolutely well worth buying the book.The drills actually make me enjoymy drilling sessions and have improved my game markedly.

Great concept, great title, poor execution.
Very disappointing.The drills simply incorporate a variety of different shots in different sequences.There is nothing particularly unique about them.Very few illustrations.$12.55 is a lot of money for 52 pages of very limited usefulness ... Read more

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Revised and updated, The Classic Zucchini Cookbook is like a new book -weighted to the way we eat today, and with a completely reworked format and design. Ninety new recipes have been added, and the existing recipes have been revamped. All-new illustrations have been added. Hundreds of boxes on zucchini and squash varieties; grower profiles; advice on how to select, store, clean, and preserve; fun zucchini lore and facts; and even information on zucchini festivals has been included. What hasn't changed is the core of inspiring, practical, and creative ways to use zucchini - and summer squash, crookneck squash, patty pan squash, and winter squash - in a variety of dishes. The result is a zucchini extravaganza of 225 easy-to-make, through-the-menu recipes.

Full of sweet succulence, toothsome crunch, healthful fiber, and delicate flavors, zucchini offers the home cook a wide range of possibilities. Here are finger foods: Spicy Pepitas and Curried Toasted Pumpkin Seeds. Salads: Mexican Zucchini Shrimp Salad and Avocado Salad in Zucchini Boats. Entrées: Baked Penne with Summer Squash and Mushrooms and Chicken Pot Pie with Butternut Squash. Breads: Classic Zucchini Bread and Apple-Carrot-Zucchini Muffins. Desserts: Pumpkin Chiffon Pie and Deep, Dark Zucchini Chocolate Cake. So squash your misconceptions. No one at the table will ever complain, "What? Zucchini again?" ... Read more

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yummy recipes
This book has soooo many yummy recipes.I no longer have an excess of zucchini I can use every one and no one gets tired of eating them every day all summer long!

People were fighting over this!
Really a great book.I had it sitting on a coffee table and when I had a get together the ladies were vying for this one.I love the background sections as much as the recipes.

An excellent cookbook for vegetable gardeners
The first three recipes I selected were wonderful.They made use of our yellow summer squash and zucchini, as well as our bell peppers, tomatoes, jalapenos, and other summer garden produce.Even when I varied the recipes to suit my taste, they were still excellent.I then ordered it for my aunt who also has a big garden.

All kinds of recipes for Squash
This cookbook is full of interesting and delicious recipes for Squash.I bought it for my daughter, who had seen it and cooked us several delicious dishes which were quite easy to prepare.There are other Squash recipes besides Zucchini. It includes cookies and breads.Ruth Joan Summey

GREAT STUFF!
this book is just too cool!i love to cook and have a pretty creative side but....this book takes it to the next level.tonight i made zucchini paprikash which was even loved by the non-zucchini lovers in the house. it doesnt get much better than that.what a great repertoire to include in your kitchen this time of the year. highly recommended
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Hardback, excellent dust cover, binding, and pages clean inside ... Read more

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Gorgeous series
I own this and all the Country Garden series of cookbooks.They are all visually gorgeous, and all written by professional chefs.Each book surrounds a featured ingredient which is seasonal.I must admit that many of the recipes could be considered "chi-chi," but for cookbook collectors, this series is really wonderful.I'm sorry they stopped adding to these books, and very sorry that they are going out of print. ... Read more

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From the Golden Books archives comes a Margaret Wise Brown gem, with fresh new illustrations!

Mother, Mother, I am sick
Call for the Doctor quick quick quick!

When tiny toys of all kinds cry, Doctor Squash comes running! Always ready to mend and soothe, to pat and prescribe, Doctor Squash helps each doll stay "fit as a fiddle and right as rain." And when the good doctor himself falls ill, you can be sure there will be a crackerjack team of dolls-turned-doctors ready to rush to his aid!

Beautifully reillustrated by David Hitch, this whimsical Golden Book from the 1950s will enchant a new generation. ... Read more

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Funny things begin to happen when Carlos, a young boy who lives on a farm in New Mexico, refuses to take a bath. His right ear starts to itch and he knows something is growing in there. ... Read more

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Carlos and the squash plant
This book is extremely funny.Most of the children hate to take baths.This book has beautiful colored pages and the Spanish language is clear, fluent and well used.I recommend this book to be use in the classroom for English language learners or for dual inmersion settings.

Carlos hates to take a bath
I am a Kindergarten teacher who has read this book to many classes.They love it!Many little children relate to Carlos and his aversion to baths.I understand there are flaws in the translation, but, as a read aloud forchildren it scores big. ... Read more

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fundamentals of squash
A squash classic for all truestudents of the game.. Best book for hardball game.Well illustrated and immaculate in its attention to correct racquet work.Very clear in its descriptive approach to study and practice.

Boaring
The book covers a lot of squash but is boaring to me ... Read more

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Time after time the farmer plants squash for his favorite pie, only to have someone steal every crop. ... Read more

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Squash Pie
I can't say enough great things about this book! It was one of my favorites when I was a kid, and I want to know why it's out of print! ... Read more

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Squash offers your kid unparalleled benefit - opportunities to travel the world, top colleges, a sport that can be enjoyed no matter what the weather, and a game where you don't always need a partner for practice. Plus: friendship, character building, and a lifetime of health and optimum fitness. Whether you know squash or not; whether your kid is 2 or 18 and just starting out, or has a few years of squash experience, this book offers a complete roadmap to all the game has to offer. You'll find practical advice ranging from the best age to get your kid started in squash, to pursuing a career in professional squash, to finding ways squash players can give back to their communities. Gain insight into squash organizations. Have fun along the way at the best squash camps and vacations. A book for every squash family! ... Read more

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Excellent Primer for Squash
If your kid is getting serious about squash and you want to learn about the sport, this well-written book is a must read.It covers every topic you may want to know.Even parents who have been taking their kids to lots of squash tournaments will learn some things from this book.

I've read all the blurbs for this book, and I agree with every single one.

There is no other book like this on the market.
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A delightful introduction to the game of squash
Hashim Khan was THE master of squash for many, many years.In its day, his book certainly deserved a 5 out 5.

As the other reviewer noted, it may be a bit dated now.But it is a delight to read... not in spite of, but because of, Khan's unique authorial voice. I recommend it to anything who would like a fun, short, readable, entertaining introduction to the game.

A good book but somewhat outdated
This is a book by one of the greatest players of squash. I think the most unique thing about this book is it's style. The book follows the way Hashim (the author) thinks. Since he did not receive formal education beyond elementary level therefore, the sentences are broken and not what you'd expect from an ordinary book. His sincerity toward the reader and the game of squash comes out very well in this book.Since Hashim wrote this book in the 60's, the content is somewhat outdated. Some of the squash shots that he shows (illustrated by photographs) are outdated and seldom used in todays sport. Overall, a good book that needs to be brought up to date. ... Read more

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Caution,
Look at the cover page. The instructor is a LEFT handed person. All pictures in this book may confuse you at the beginning. It is not worth to spend time convert your mind, just buy a book from right handed instructor. ... Read more

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James McNair has produced another winner with this beautifully photographed and styled new cookbook. Here are 35 delicious recipes for appetizers, casseroles, soups and entrees--even desserts--that incorporate summer or winter varieties of squash as a main ingredient. 40 color photos. ... Read more