Hugger Mugger (Spenser)

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Why is somebody shooting Walter Clive's horses at Three Fillies Stables in Lamarr, Georgia? That's what toothy, patrician Walter wants the droll, hulking Boston detective Spenser to find out. Walter worries that his racetrack phenomenon Hugger Mugger, worth millions, is next. So Spenser goes south to a place where "the heat felt like it could be cut into squares and used to build a wall," as he puts it in the crisp Chandleresque lingo that made him famous in dozens of novels.

The Clive clan is one weird bunch. Take Walter's daughters, his three "fillies." Penny is like her dad, all impeccable looks and icy efficiency. Stonie and SueSue take after their sinister mom, who left the family to live with a guitarist in San Francisco and changed her name to Sherry Lark. Penny helps Dad run the business, while her soused sisters cheat on their pathetic husbands, Cord and Pud. (Pud's short for Puddle; his dad was named Poole.) As unsightly family secrets spill, Spenser feels like he's in a Tennessee Williams play. Then someone on two legs takes a bullet, and the mystery gets tense. Spenser gets plenty of sarcastic mileage out of upper-class horse-country twits, crooked security guards, dumb jocks gone to seed, and wily Southern lawyers, and the story saunters well. What's best are the endless wisecracks, the unflattering thumbnail character sketches, and sharp sentences like this one: "Like all jockeys, he was about the size of a ham sandwich, except for his hands, which appeared to be those of a stonemason." --Tim Appelo

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Someone's making death threats in Dixie - against a thoroughbred horse destined to be the next Secretariat. At the owner's request, Boston P.I. Spenser hoofs it down South - where the lies are buzzing...and the dying is easy.

Brisk...crackling...Hugger Mugger finishes strong, just like a thoroughbred should. (Entertainment Weekly)

A winner...the famous dialogue is polished to a high shine...terrific. (Kirkus Reviews)

Snappy. (Chicago Tribune)

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"""It's easy to see why Parker's snappy banter and cynical eye have kept fans turning pages for 25 years . . . his wisecracks, combined with Parker's shorthand flair for scathing characterization, make for a satisfying read,"" said Entertainment Weekly of last year's Hush Money. Now Parker presents Spenser with a deceptively dangerous and multi-layered case: Someone has been killing racehorses at stables across the south, and the Boston P.I. travels to Georgia to protect the two-year-old destined to become the next Secretariat. When Spenser is approached by Walter Clive, president of Three Fillies Stables, to find out who is threatening his horse Hugger Mugger, he can hardly say no: He's been doing pro bono work for so long his cupboards are just about bare. Disregarding the resentment of the local Georgia law enforcement, Spenser takes the case. Though Clive has hired a separate security firm, he wants someone with Spenser's experience to supervise the operation. Despite a veneer of civility, Spenser encounters tensions beneath the surface southern gentility. The case takes an even more deadly turn when the attacker claims a human victim, and Spenser must revise his impressions of the whole Three Fillies organization--and watch his own back as well. With razor-sharp dialogue, eloquently spare prose, and some of the best supporting characters to grace the printed page, Hugger Mugger is grand entertainment. "

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Murder most genial .......2007-08-19

Spenser is asked to travel down South to help find out why the horses in the Three Fillies stables are being shot, seemingly at random. Not too long after his arrival, the owner of the stable is himself shot and Spenser is asked to leave. A couple months go by and the lover of the stable owner re-hires him, saying that something strange is going on and she wants him to figure out who killed Walter Clive, because the police department is being stonewalled and no one is being allowed onto the property, herself included.

A small sub-plot involving a nanny is somewhat spuriously added in for no apparent reason, but I guess it gives Spenser something to do in the interim.

Overall, obviously, I really enjoyed this book - gave it 5 stars and all. However, I live in Georgia and there is one thing I noted right away. When Spenser first arrives at the Clive mansion, he is offered "iced tea" and the sugar is offered separately. Again, later in the book, characters are referred to as drinking "iced tea." I have to forgive Robert Parker, he is obviously a Yankee and doesn't know much about Southern culture; but no self-respecting Southerner would offer anyone "iced tea," nor drink such a thing. Down here we drink "sweet tea" with the sugar already added. If'n y'all want "iced tea," you are on your own. If someone wants tea without sugar, they have to ask for "un-sweet tea." It's a Southern thing and something to keep in mind if you write a book based in the South. :-) My nit-pick for the week. You're welcome.

How can you not love Spenser?.......2007-07-17

Spenser is just too much fun to share a mystery with! He almost always has me chuckling aloud when he succinctly puts others in their place, particularly when they are too consumed with their own importance. I agree with others that I missed Hawk in this book but I felt that I gained a more in depth understanding of Spenser's relationship with Susan, which made up the difference. Spenser showed some tenderness underneath that tough exterior and that is always one of his more endearing qualities. The mystery goes along and gets solved but it's the people development that I enjoy and this book does it well. One grows to care about them, even one of the murderers. Well worth reading. I listened to the audio casette version and it was poorly recorded which detracted a bit from the enjoyment.

Charming An Asp in A Southern Mansion.......2007-06-11

This # 27 in the Spenser series gave another easy in, opening with the journalistic, capital-letter "I" luxuriating in the prime narrative style for the private eye genre. In this First Person pose of panache, Spenser was lounging in his office chair, feet propped on the window sill, contemplating baseball. A potential client and his daughter interrupted the reverie by entering Spenser's domain, oozing varieties of slow southern charm. The father was one of Parker's perfect portrayals of the putrid-personal-quality of unfounded uppity (charm tarnished there). The daughter appeared to have the warmth of "Y'all come down he'ah" so well heeled, Spenser began believing it was the genuine asset.

Or, could a gorgeous young southern lady fool Spenser's radar-for-phoney, in a plot in which someone might have an opportunity to act in Clark Gable's role, concluding HUGGER MUGGER with the well used line from GONE WITH THE WIND, "Frankly, my lady, I don't give a ..."

I was surprised to discover from the opening scene that Hugger Mugger was the name of a highly prized race horse, but not surprised to discover that Spenser would be heading south to dig into down-home hospitality simultaneous to digging into dirty laundry and dark racing schemes. As usual, Parker perfected another geographic, sub-cultural ambiance, and had Spenser working up a sweat, worming his private-eye Boston-ways into a heatedly brewing situation.

I noticed Hawk's absence in this plot, but not until what was there had solidified my willing residence. I can see that what Parker was developing in Spenser and the series at the "Time of Hugger" wouldn't have been possible with Hawk's ebony perk included.

The ending in this one gave a couple delightfully subtle twists to revered old movies and recurring literary themes, in which one of the culprit's karma was paid with a panache of eyes, teeth, and irony... and another culprit got away with something in an unanticipated out-the-door scene.

Having reviewed all except the last few books in the Spenser series, I'm beginning to wonder if HUGGER MUGGER may have been the last of the breed of leisurely walks through other city ambiance complete with regular, detailed, and yummy weather reports? If so, it's going on my "relish the setting detail" list. POTSHOT (which was the first book in this series I read) had action and took place in Arizona, but the plot walk was not leisurely. (See my Listmania for Spenser entries in order, with blurbs.)

I've not read The Robert B. Parker Companion, but possibly it gives more detailed insight to some of the questions I and others have raised in reviews of this series.

Continuing to me to be the most awesome fact to me in on qualities and evolution of this series is that it can be read for pure entertainment, or with focused observation and appreciation of its layers of depth, in theme dramatized, and literary style applied. Of course, when a reader is seeking unadulterated entertainment he may be slightly disappointed at times when a book in the series slips off what might have been anticipated as a relished rut or beaten path, though most readers, myself included, seem to enjoy Parker's style sequencing and evolution in this series as absolutely accurate. On the other hand, if a reader becomes involved in the series as a fascinating study, most content and style shifts will be felt as refreshment and intrigue, cherished collections of red flags to observe gleefully through a magnifying glass.

Spenser's charm remains and regenerates,
Linda Shelnutt

A Hawk-less Spenser finds another ally to watch his back when it must be watched.......2007-04-01

Spenser is once again on the case, demonstrating that Parker's greatest strengths as a writer are his quirky characters and exceptional dialog. The Clive family owns a horse stable and someone is shooting their horses, so they request Spenser's services. While three horses have been shot, only one was fatal and that was not one of the valuable racers. The others seem to have been done in a way to deliberately avoid killing the animals. Their prize horse is called Hugger Mugger, hence the title of the book.
As is always the case with a Spenser story, nothing is as it first appears. The Clive family is dysfunctional and we know that someone in the family is guilty, but they are all so unusual that there are reasons to suspect them all. As usual, Spenser initially gets nowhere, but when Walter Clive, the patriarch of the family and the one who hired Spenser is killed, the plot thickens. After Walter's death,, Spenser is removed from the case, but then one of the other members, who is antagonistic to those who fired him, hires him back.
This is the story where Spenser meets Tedy Sapp, who aids Spenser when he is needed. Hawk is only briefly mentioned, so Tedy is the one who covers Spenser's back when the need arises. The villain in this story is very weak, a fact that even Parker acknowledges in the dialog between Spenser and Sapp as they prepare for the final physical confrontation. Of course, Spenser wins in the end, and he has as many trysts as possible with Susan Silverman. Some of the best dialog is between Spenser and the local deputy sheriff, an honest cop who wants the case to be solved, but needs Spenser's help to avoid stepping on the wrong political toes. Their conversations are wry, brief, ironical and very funny. However, I did miss Hawk.

Enjoyable Spenser novel, but Nothing Special.......2006-11-04

I read a lot of Robert Parker, and I thought HUGGER MUGGER was just okay. This novel has a relatively weak plot, and there is very little mystery about who committed the crime. Horseracing is part of the storyline, but it plays a relatively small role. Those expecting a Dick Francis experience will probably be disappointed.

There is no Hawk in this novel, but quite a bit of dialogue with Susan Silverman. There is also a rather silly subplot involving a nanny that has absolutely nothing to do with the main story -- Parker just seemed to throw it in for kicks.

Still, I found HUGGER MUGGER more enjoyable than 90 percent of the crime fiction I read these days, simply because I really enjoy Parker's incredibly good writing and dialogue. This is a fast, funny, enteraining read. This is pretty typical of Parker's later Spenser books -- fun, but not particularly original or memorable.

Harmonious Environment: Beautify, Detoxify and Energize Your Life, Your Home and Your Planet

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Transform Your Home into a Peaceful Sanctuary
Detox Your Life
Declutter, paint and detoxify
Life-changing ideas
Fantastic book with tons of information

Harmonious Environment: Beautify, Detoxify and Energize Your Life, Your Home and Your Planet
Norma Lehmeier-Hartie
Manufacturer: Lingham Press
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Release Date: 2007-01-01

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Harmonious Environment: Beautify, Detoxify & Energize Your Life, Your Home & Your Planet, by Norma Lehmeier Hartie, is an indispensable reference book for anyone who cares about their health and well being and for the future of the planet. Hartie concisely covers a wide range of subjects and includes a comprehensive listing of advisory organizations, product and service resources. Part I of the book, Banish the Ugly from Your Life, is a blueprint for green, sustainable living. Discover how to replace toxic and unsustainable products from household cleaners to food (including recipes) to furniture to personal care products with safe, eco-friendly ones. Hartie is the tough but motivational Life Coach in her approach to cleaning, removing clutter and on organizing the home or office. Part II, Bring in the Beautiful to Create a Harmonious Environment and Self, includes a chapter on Earth-based spirituality and a fascinating look at the Four Elements (Earth, Fire, Air and Water) and the Medicine Wheel. The core of Hartie s philosophy blossoms in Chapter Seven, Applying Harmonious AdjustmentsTM: Using Feng Shui and Other Techniques for Powerful Results. Unlike other Feng Shui authors, Hartie has experience as a designer and her skills are apparent in this chapter and the following two. She has combined principles of Feng Shui, the Four Elements, color, energy, Vastu, and good design principles that create a unique and eclectic approach to home decorating. Finally, Hartie provides guidance on how to manifest personal or professional desires. In Part III, Putting the Pieces Together, Hartie skillfully integrates the many subjects of the book into a unified and cohesive whole. At its cover price of $19.95, Harmonious Environment is a value alone for the comprehensive green living product suppliers in the Resources section. What makes this book so truly ambitious, however, is what lies beneath the surface. In a sense, this book is only marginal

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Transform Your Home into a Peaceful Sanctuary.......2007-04-10

"The energy from flowers is so bright and strong that they can be put anywhere in the home and they will enhance your life." ~ pg. 217

Norma Lehmeier Hartie is a design consultant and Harmonious Adjustment practitioner who enjoys gardening and cooking. She created the practice of Harmonious Adjustments to give her clients the chance to reconnect with nature and to manifest their personal and professional dreams. Through her book she introduces ideas for detoxing and decluttering your home environment.

If you want a happier, healthier lifestyle that is more in harmony with nature, then Norma Lehmeier Hartie's book has a world of information to make this possible. She can help you:

Remove toxic products from your home and garage
Clean and organize your home
Buy environmentally friendly cleaning products
Organize your home for more peace and harmony
Find healthy personal care products
Grow plants that help to control pollution - A list of the Fifty Best Houseplants
Find the best choices in flooring
Figure out how to recycle larger items like a refrigerator
Cook more safely and use kitchen scraps for your garden
Formulate a plan to keep your house clean
Organize every room in the house
Decorate with Confidence

Reading through the list of harmful products gives you an idea of the ingredients to avoid in cleaners and how they can affect your health. For an antibacterial spray, the author suggests water and essential oils and for cleaning silver she also suggests more natural solutions like baking soda and vinegar. Using Borax and water is less dangerous than chlorine bleach fumes and you may want to try this in your shower. You may enjoy products by Seventh Generation.

Chapter three felt a little out of my personal range of expertise, although we know that thoughts can affect our environment and life and can move our life in a positive or negative direction. This chapter deals more with spiritual practices. Chapter 6 also delves into a deeper connection with nature, personality types and elemental powers. The list of Yin and Yang is helpful to create a balance of the two in your home. An entire chapter is also dedicated to plants, gemstones and crystals.

"If you are the average American woman, you expose yourself to over two hundred synthetic chemicals that are found in the products you use as you prepare yourself for the day. These products do not simply sit on your skin; approximately sixty percent of these ingredients get absorbed into your bloodstream." ~ pg. 91

Chapter four is especially informative and essential if you are trying to be healthier and want to find organic alternatives to products filled with synthetic chemicals. Why should you avoid petroleum and talc? Why is there lead in hair dye?

The section on an Eco-Friendly Kitchen is interesting and the chapter on natural and organic foods also gives ideas on how to save time in the kitchen. A few recipes are included:

Vegetarian Pasta Primavera
Fajitas
Risotto with Scallops or Shrimp
Lemon Rice
Grilled Vegetables

An extensive list of resources and a very handy index complete this well-researched and extremely helpful book. If you enjoy Feng Shui or decorating and organizing your home, there is a lot to enjoy and you may find the information in this book can also help with fatigue, anxiety and sleeping problems.

~The Rebecca Review

Detox Your Life.......2007-04-04

No matter what your goals are, this book has the starting point for you. Learn how to make your life less toxic and get a better relationship with Mother Earth.

Declutter, paint and detoxify.......2007-04-02

Using the principles of Feng Shui, you can create a harmonious home environment with this book as a guide.

Author Lehmeier-Hartie has you choose colors, elements and design based on your birthday. If you suffer from problems feeling disorganized or headachey at home, it could be your home is not organized properly or the flow of energy is impeded.

The author extends this tranquility to finding the right job and the right mate. Whether or not it is the alignment of elements in the home, focusing on clearing clutter in your life can only have positive effects. A very pretty book.

Life-changing ideas.......2007-02-02

Worried about what your family is being exposed to? Are you hoping to increase your wealth or find love this year? Trying to decide on the best color to paint your walls? If you answered "yes!" to any of these questions, then Harmonious Environment is a must read.

The goal of this book is to create positive energy both in your home and your life and to be kinder to the earth. Hertie is a design consultant, chef, gardener, and healer. She shares her professional and personal experiences with the readers, i.e., homemade earth-friendly cleaning products, tasty recipes for carnivores and vegetarians, etc. She recommends that after reading this book, you apply the process in the following order:

1. Remove toxic products from your home and garage
2. Clean, declutter, clear and organize your home
3. Buy/use environmentally friendly products
4. Learn how to use place objects (furniture, mirrors, etc.) to manifest change in your life

The relationship between people and the Earth is an important part of Harmonious Environments. To remind ourselves of this interconnection, Hertie recommends bringing the natural world into your home. Some ways to do this include displaying rocks and minerals and using houseplants as pollution busters.

Hertie uses Harmonious Adjustments (TM) that combines "the best principles of Feng Shui, the application of the Four Elements based on your birth date, color, Vastu, energy work and good design." I've read a few Feng Shui books in the past, but the author's clear instructions and enthusiasm has given me the confidence to actually try this at home.

I liked how the author reminded me to use this book as a guideline but to also trust my intuition. Do what looks and feels right for you. I also liked how the Resource section listed all the suppliers, organizations and further readings mentioned throughout the book.

Even if you aren't interested in Feng Shui, this book has valuable information about becoming an informed consumer and living a more eco-friendly life.

Armchair Interviews says read Harmonious Environment and get ready to change your life!

Fantastic book with tons of information.......2007-01-18

I got this wonderful book as we are moving our place of business, and wanted to make smart choices. From the first page, Ms. Lehmeier-Hartie shares her expertise in an organized, thoughtful way. The day after I got the book, I negotiated a much more logical and healthier ventilation system, and the section on colors was far and away the most organized and logical explanation I have ever seen.

Some aspects of our project are beyond our control, but I became a much more active participant. We anxiously await our new space, and know that the suggestions made here will add to the beauty and functionality of our space. I wish I could have rated this 10 stars!

The Spenser Collection: Volume I: Hugger Mugger and Potshot (Spenser Collection: Vol 1)

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The Spenser Collection: Volume I: Hugger Mugger and Potshot (Spenser Collection: Vol 1)
Robert B. Parker
Manufacturer: RH Audio
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ASIN: 0739340190
Release Date: 2006-05-30

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Great Book.......2007-02-22

Great story and interesting character. This is a good series to get wrapped up in.

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Tree huggers of the world, unite!

Aani and the Tree Huggers
Jeannine Atkins
Manufacturer: Lee & Low Books
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Based on true events in northern India, this is the story of a little girl's bravery. One day, Aani hears the roaring of the tree cutters. Hoping to get the workers to put down their saws and hatchets, Aani and the village women explain that the trees provide food, fuel, and homes for animals, but to no avail. Finally, Aani wraps her body around one of the trees, with surprising results. Distinctive color illustrations, inspired by Indian miniature painting, accompany the moving story.

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Tree huggers of the world, unite!.......2000-03-27

This book is a plea for an ecological consciousness in regard to the forest. India has its share of tree rustlers, in spite of strict laws, and much irreparable damage is done by irresponsible felling. This story is well written for younger people with good illustrations. It is the story of a girl's fight to save the trees of her village from tree-cutters, and illustrates her and the village's feeling of reverence for the trees upon which they depended. It does represent one aspect of Indian culture (unfortunately, the tree cutters are another aspect) and can well be used as an introduction to village life; it is also interesting from the point of view of the exotic. My own love of the exotic has led me to many places around the world, and I feel that this sense of wonder about the world is a valuable characteristic and very much worth nourishing; this kind of book can encourage dreams.

The incident described, although fictional, is very reminiscent of an actual event that took place in the State of Rajasthan. The Maharaja needed wood for a building project, and sent his men to cut in a forest near a village. The people, who venerated their trees as the suppliers of many things necessary for their lives, literally hugged the trees. Several hundred villagers were killed before the Maharaja's men stopped. The trees, or their descendants, still stand as a testimony to the interdependence of the people and their environment. The villagersare also well-known for providing a refuge for both a kind of antelope and for birds, and for their reluctance to kill anything. Note: the paper and binding are excellent quality. My only complaint, and it is a minor one, is that the tale should have taken place in the desert, where trees are both more valued and more endangered.

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Environmental Economics for Tree Huggers and Other Skeptics
William K. Jaeger
Manufacturer: Island Press
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ASIN: 1559636688

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Though many students and environmentalists shudder at even the thought of economics, a working knowledge of the basics can be a powerful ally. Economic arguments carry a great deal of weight, and putting them to work for environmental causes can be a deciding factor, especially in policy debates. The reverse is true as well, and an understanding of the possibly flawed, misleading, or overstated economics behind an opponent's case can be crucially important.

Environmental Economics for Tree Huggers and Other Skeptics carefully explains the tools of economic analysis and shows how they can be used to help reveal the root causes of and potential solutions for environmental and natural resource problems. Jaeger's proven techniques and wonderfully conversational tone assume no economics training, and his presentation of the material is designed to facilitate clarity. His step-by-step approach unearths surprisingly simple, easy-to-remember principles and shows how to apply them to real-world environmental problems.

Those with exposure to introductory microeconomics will find Environmental Economics for Tree Huggers and Other Skeptics to be a welcome refresher. Undergraduate and graduate students of environmental studies, resource management, law, policy, and related fields, as well as novices who are skeptical of how the field could possibly help them in their own efforts, will be pleasantly surprised.

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A Real Life Look at Newfoundland Dogs
Out of stock? NOOOOOOOOOOOO....
Photos and narrative on a Newfoundland search and rescue dog

Hugger to the Rescue
Dorothy Hinshaw Patent
Manufacturer: Dutton Juvenile
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A Real Life Look at Newfoundland Dogs.......2001-02-11

Being a real fan of Newfoundlands and their incredible abilities, I bought this book years ago and actually read it often. I loved the pictures (although I agree with the other review stating some pictures are difficult to discern - the all black version of the breed is sometimes difficult to photograph) and learned from the text, despite its being billed as a children's book. One Sunday morning, I didn't have anything to read to my Kindergarten church class (the cirriculum was a "helping" theme) and I grabbed this book before darting out the door. The kids in the class LOVED it and even my chronic fidgeters were riveted by the pictures and text. By the end of the book, they all wanted Newfoundland Dogs and when we went onto the art project of drawing "helping" animals every picture was of a Newfie!

Out of stock? NOOOOOOOOOOOO...........2001-02-04

Arrgh! This is terrible! We just gave away our copy to a friend with a six-year-old kid, because she loved it so much. We just assumed we could get another. This book is charming! It CAN'T be out of print. It CAN'T. It CAN'T...

Photos and narrative on a Newfoundland search and rescue dog.......1998-07-10

Hugger to the Rescue is a great depiction of working search & rescue dogs. For parents who prefer non-fiction children's books, this book is great. Shows great photos of the huge Newfoundland dog "flying" under a helicopter, being moved across a ravine on ropes, and working in mountainous areas. "Hugger" also gets the point across about caring for others, volunteering and dedication to search and rescue. Shows independent and capable women working with the dogs. It does not put words into the dog's mouth and does not show scenes that would cause small children to fear for their safety. The only downside is that the photos, no doubt due to realism, seem less than crystal sharp. I wish there were more books like this one! A very nice read for adults, too.

Hugger-Mugger in the Louvre: A Homer Evans Murder Mystery (Dover Mystery Classics Series)

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Hugger-Mugger in the Louvre: A Homer Evans Murder Mystery (Dover Mystery Classics Series)
Elliot Paul
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How the Granola Crunching, Tree Hugging, Thug Huggers are Wrecking Our Country

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How the Granola Crunching, Tree Hugging, Thug Huggers are Wrecking Our Country
Lowell Green
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If this book doesn t get your blood boiling you may need a transfusion! Tough-minded, humorous, well-researched and proudly politically incorrect, this book will drive Canada s leftists absolutely crazy! In the unique style that has endeared him to one of Canada s largest and most loyal radio audiences, best-selling author Lowell Green launches an all-out exposé on those Canadians he says are wrecking our country. He tackles issues ranging from our dangerous refugee, immigration and multicultural policies to the soft-on-crime-gang with their needle and crack-pipe handouts, the Kyoto Accord, Canada s homeless industry, and much more. Warning: This book is not for the faint of heart; some of the revelations here are shocking. This is a wake-up call for Canadians, by the country s most experienced radio broadcaster, a man with his finger on the pulse of the country he loves. Buckle up!

Camaro Ads: The Marketing of the Hugger, 1967-2002

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Could have been better. :-(

Camaro Ads: The Marketing of the Hugger, 1967-2002
Harry W. Ilaria
Manufacturer: HI-Tech Software
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Binding: CD-ROM
ASIN: 1928618383

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Camaro Ads - The marketing of the Hugger 1967 - 2002. A Chevrolet officially licensed CD-ROM about the Camaro from HI-Tech Software. Take a nostalgic journey back to the beginning of the Camaro. See the very first Camaro ads as they appeared in magazines back in late 1966. Then follow the evolution of the "Hugger" right on up to final 2002 35th Anniversary SS supercars. This unbelievable CD-ROM collection of almost every Camaro ad released by Chevrolet in the USA will fascinate you for hours! This new edition is the largest collection of Camaro ads available and now includes 269 ads, almost double the first version!

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Could have been better. :-(.......2007-01-19

I rate this a 3 because it doesn't have a lot of the pics that I thought would be in there. There were plenty of pics in the last 5 production years of the Camaro and they weren't there. If I could have previewed this more, I wouldn't have bought it.

It's too bad it was so limited, the layout is nice and could have been a big hit for Camaro fans.

Der schone Augenblick: Schweizer Photographen des Alltags

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Der schone Augenblick: Schweizer Photographen des Alltags
Paul Hugger
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