Billy the Kid Cook Book

Billy the Kid Cook Book – Recipes and Folklore from Billy the Kid Country by Lynn Nusom.  This is probably a must-have book for anybody hooked on the Billy the Kid legend.  This copy is signed by the author, a noted food columnist with a specialty in Southwest cuisine.

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David Brinkley – Everyone is Entitled to My Opinion

Sarah Palin seems to be on TV every time I turn it on.  I think she is even showing up on Animal Planet and the Discovery Channel now.  It’s driving me crazy.  Remember the good old days when the n

ews seemed like honest news and we felt we could trust?  That got me thinking about David Brinkley and this wonderful book.  This copy is signed and would be a great addition to anybody’s library; anybody who remembers the wit of “This Week with David Brinkley.”

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Witchcraft in the Southwest – Marc Simmons

Marc Simmons, in his book “Witchcraft in the Southwest” examines Spanish and Indian supernaturalism on the Rio Grande.  The book covers devil’s sabbats, were-animals, sexual rituals, mysterious illnesses and incredible cures.  It is said these beliefs are alive today.

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Silent Winds – Ramson Lomatewama

Silent Winds: The Poetry of One Hopi.  This slim volume by Ramson Lomatewama, poet and teacher,  speaks of  people who live “in a place where people live by faith and sweat.”  This copy is a signed first edition. Poems include “Rain Song”, “Seasons”, “Cloud Brothers” and many more.  A must for collectors of Native American poetry.

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Story of Casas Grandes Pottery

This book, by Rick Cahill includes maps, over 100 photos and tips for collectors.  It’s a must for any collectors of contemporary Native American pottery, or for those interested in ancient Indian design.  ISBN: 0-9630853-0-1.  89 pages.  A beautiful book.

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Hopi Pottery

“An Introduction to Hopi Pottery” from the Museum of Northern Arizona is a slim, 29 page pamphlet.  Don’t be deceived by the size.  Full of beautiful full colo r photographs, this pamphlet is a perfect introduction to some of the world’s most fascinating art.

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Eskimo Poems from Canada and Greenland

Eskimo Poems from Canada and Greenland – Translated by Tom Lowenstein

All of the books I have posted so far have been topical or relatively current books.  Those aren’t my specialty though.  Most of my books are folk tales, children’s books and poetry so my next few posts will likely reflect those interests.  This book is one of the few books I’ve seen of Eskimo poetry.  The poems are divided into chapters of “Songs of Mood”, “Hunting Songs”, “Songs of Derision”, and “Charms”.  Printed by the University of Pittsburg Press in 1973.

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Tasha Tudor Pop-Up Book

Didn’t get that great collectible book you wanted for Christmas?  Like pop-up books?  Here is one of the nicest ones, and one of the best ways to introduce your child to the wonderful world of Tasha Tudor.

This books gives a three dimensional look at a full year on an old-fashioned farm.  It’s not the 3D of Avatar, but hey, it’s a book!

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Goofy Girl – Seriously

I’m not sure what I was thinking with this book.  It looked great.  It got good reviews.  I got a deal on it.  I bought 16 copies!  Well, it didn’t work out so well.  Guess how many copies I still have.  Yup, 16.  So I just lowered the price.  Really, $1.95 now and brand new.  You can get your kid hooked on a cool new series and help get these books off my shelves!

Who doesn’t need a day at the beach under the warm sun?

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Love Among the Greats

The time has finally come to accept it.  The Yankees made the play offs and the Red Sox didn’t.  So no more sports books for awhile.  I must rid my brain of all thoughts related to sports for as long as it takes.

This is an interesting collection of short stories by Edith Pearlman, written in 2002.  Her stories are character driven, the characters are fascinating.  The book won the Spokane prize for fiction and is well worth a read.

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