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Well researched and concise
Mr. Sartorius has produced a concise and easy to read book. He has made a reasonable attempt to categorise the lenses in a logical and well-illstrated manner. The book largely succeeds at the difficult task ofcovering the myriad variations of Leica lenses, especially the screw-mountand early M-mount lenses. There is a rarity grading system and best of all,the lens diagrams of the featured lenses are provided. I recommend thisbook heartily to beginners and keen Leicaphiles alike. What you get is anexcellent reference for the price. ... Read more

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Something is sinking the world’s ships! Eight-year-old super spy Adam Sharp dives right in to figure out what’s going on. But he never expected to see huge robot sharks biting holes in the bottom of the ships. And he certainly never expected to see the words “MADE IN BERMUDA” on the sharks’ metal bellies! ... Read more

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Boys love Adam Sharp books
My 8 yr old son loves the Adam Sharp books.He can't wait for the next one to be written.He's not an avid reader, so it's nice to see him excited to read a book.He felt it was not too easy or too hard to read...he's in second grade.He gave it a "thumbs up!"

Long live Adam Sharp!
This is one of the cleverest series being published for children.It is so funny, and Adam is so cool.My kids love these books - and the new format from Random House is really attractive.The artwork is wonderful, too.How cool is it to go swimming in a tuxedo, looking for sharks.Long live Adam Sharp! ... Read more

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Moose Master
George Edward Stanley is a very unique author as are his characters.He is a wonderful guy for students to write.As with most of his books this one ofers readers a fun experience. ... Read more

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Gadgets, girls, and bad guys—Adam Sharp has everything the big boys have and more!
Fifty-seven channels, and there’s nothing on—literally! When the world’s television satellites are blocked by just one station, the Happy Channel, superspy Adam Sharp, travels to the Australian Outback to investigate. But will the help of IM-8 agent Alice Springs, TV snake-wrangler Wayne Wallaby, and two kangaroos be enough to combat the evil mindwashing of the Happy Channel’s puppy dogs, candy, and birthday cake?
In addition to the popular Golden Books Ghost Horse, Snake Camp, and Wild Horses, George Edward Stanley is the author of the Third Grade Detectives series for Simon & Schuster. George, a professor at Cameron University, teaches writing and foreign languages, including Albanian, Zulu, and Xhosa. The author lives in Lawton, OK. ... Read more

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Adam Sharp, the Spy Who Barked (book 1)
I have a [...] and [...].They both enjoy the books from the Adam Sharp series.They amuse my [...]; and the writing is clear and just enough of a challenge for my [...] without getting frustrated.I would like to see more in the series. ... Read more

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Eight-year-old spy Adam Sharp pursues the very short Ambassador of Barkastan, who has stolen a top secret computer program, DOGBARK, that will let him understand the language of dogs. ... Read more

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ok for a beginning reader but definite drawbacks
A fair amount of excitement for the begginning reader, but the main character is really stuck up. Also, lots of stereotypical stuff.

I recommend the Secret of Droon series. Made for same age bracket, but more interesting, better written.

Adam Sharp is so cool!
My children love this book, because they all want to be spies.They think Adam Sharp is so cool.This is the first book in the series, and I hope the keeps going for years and years.It's great fun. ... Read more

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Adam Sharp and others of IM-8 go back to spy school to learn the newest tricks, but an enemy spy has infiltrated the top-secret classes. ... Read more

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adam sharp - a 7th grade review
hey ,

I liked this book. I am turning thirteen in four days too. I know this book is for second and third graders mostly but they're good. I was wondering if i could get an email adress or a website name for the author.Anyhow, this was a good book. I liked it-except maybe for the fact that adam never leaves his tux and patent leather shoes.

EJ

Adam Sharp is the coolest!
This is the perfect series for boys - at least our two sons think so.They're good readers but they've never liked to read until we found Adam Sharp.Now, we have all of the titles (which are well worn) and we can hardly wait for future titles.Long live Adam Sharp!! ... Read more

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Strange Genius is a collection of stories about people whose minds are beyond the ordinary. Included is the hard to find novel The New Adam, a surprising tale of homo superior born among us, the first of a new human race, an evolutionary leap and a man whose mind is so different that he's an alien on his own planet. Also included are the humorous van Manderpootz stories about a scientific genius who wants everyone to know how great he is, and several more of Weinbaum's delightful tales of the human mind at work. ... Read more

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The majority of books written on making sausages do not tackle the subject of fermented sausages at all. The topic is limited to a statement that this is an advanced field of sausage making which is not recommended for an amateur sausage maker. Well, the main reason for writing this book was that the authors did not share this opinion. On the contrary, they believed that any hobbyist could make wonderful salami at home, if he only knew how. Highly technical papers were published in Food Technology journals which unfortunately were written in very difficult terms. Thus the idea of bridging the technology gap that existed between Meat Science and the requirements of the typical hobbyist was born. With more information obtainable every day, and commercial starter cultures available to the public, there is little reason to abstain from making quality salamis at home, regardless of the climate and outside conditions. ... Read more

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Make fermented and smoked sausages at Home
Preparing a good sausage at home is like repairing your own crashed computer -- a task best left for the expert. Yet the authors of this book hoped to persuade interested readers to make their own sausages in their home kitchen.

This is a highly technical book most suitable for food scientists, though the writing is good and easy to understand. It starts with discussion of fermented, cured, dried and salted meats and sausages, reviewing their history; then proceeds systematically through fermentation, smoking, ingredients, safety and equipment. The fifty-one recipes comprise sausages from international traditions, mainly from Europe, but some from Asian sausage makers.

Only the most dedicated home cook would attempt these recipes; the required equipment and many hard-to-obtain ingredients would discourage most of us. Fermented and smoked sausages are also time-consuming to prepare.

The book sorely lacks good editing and errors in the text are not uncommon. Layout could also be much improved by a professional.

The recipes lack page references to less-known ingredients, and some of these are missing from the index. Monochrome illustrations are only fair. Index is inadequate.

Reviewed by George Erdosh

Serious Info for Serious Sausage Makers
This is a book about the hows and whys of fermented and smoked sausage making.If you are interested in understanding the process then this is the book for you - there is nothing else that even comes close.It will not only allow you to make your own copies of those wonderful sausages you've seen hanging in that little ethnic store on the corner, but will give you the means to create your own variations.If you are the type that likes to know the details then you will love this book.If you are just looking for a recipe book then you will probably be disappointed - there are a few here, but this is more a book about understanding the process. Just what I was looking for.

The Art of Making Fermented Sausages
This book is not designed for the beginner sausage maker, which is also prefaced in the book. As a sausage maker myself, I found this book to have very good information for most meat processors. Dry and semi dry sausage making is one of the most difficult, however with this book, you'll understand all the practices in which to make an authentic, old world, finished fermented sausage.

Making Salami
This book is excellent if not a bit repetitive about the science involved in the processing of meat for salami.It gave me much more information than I have been able to find on the internet and would recommend it to anyone who is about to undertake the project.It is a must!

Great book
The book is great.Very technical, yet understandable in plain English.Not sure how soon I will be fermenting sausage but I am sure this book will make it possible.Living in Hawaii has it's drawbacks as far as sausage making goes because the temperature rarely drops below 65 degrees Fahrenheit.(If you could call that a draw back---Sorry to my family in Minnesota)This book provided the information I needed to build a controlled fermenting chamber, something I needed in order to master the art of fermented sausage in Hawaii.I would recommend this book to anyone who is really serious and wants to become a master sausage maker.Aloha! ... Read more