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Wal-Mart is a big lovely bundle of sunshine
I guess I'd better confess right away: I didn't finish this book. I only made it a third of the way before I was too disgusted to finish it. I'm sure there are many useful things I could learn if I could choke it all down, but it was very difficult.I don't think it helped that I just finished The Case Against Wal-Mart by Al Norman.I think it's great that Wal-Mart was able to bring goods to smaller towns that really didn't have access to a department store or discount retailer, but I can't get over the desruction of American businesses, American jobs and the terrible wages and benefits for American workers (not to mention all the foreign workers who produce Wal-Mart goods) that have become standard operating procedure. Lower costs at any cost is not a responsible way to run a business, and while I agree that Soderquist did a great job at making himself rich and the company successful, I think the damage is costly.
Do NOT buy this thing
I didn't have any illusions of grandeur for a coffee warmer. I knew that at best, they can only maintain temperature. This product hardly gets warm to the touch and does nothing to keep a cup of anything even close to warm. Complete waste of money.
Excellent
This is an excellent guide for anyone growing brugmansia (angel's trumpets) or datura (thorn apples) either in containers or in the ground. The history and folklore of the plants are discussed with particular attention to their hallucinogenic and medicinal qualities (both plants are poisonous). Classification of the plants are illustrated in detailed charts that show flower shapes, fruits, measurements of flowers, and basically everything (and more) than you would ever need to know. Other chapters cover cultivation, propagation, building a collection, natural changes (in brugmansia) and diseases and pests. The accompanying color photographs are excellent with amble close-ups and many full plant shots. Highly recommended for anyone interested in these outstanding and exotic plants.
Great
My husband takes this to help his Heal Spurs and it works great. I can hardly believe the releif he has gotten from taking this
Obsolete item
I was going to use these handles in a newly remodeled shower but discovered that the valves have been discontinued by American Standard since 2004. Why are these still being sold? I guess its a good way to clear stock. There should have been some disclaimer that the item was obsolete and should only be purchased as a replacement for existing equipment. Really displeased!
I Remeber Laura
My husband first purchased this book for me quite a few years ago, knowing my fondness for Laura Ingalls and also because I am named for her. It is a wonderful compilation of letters, recipes & pictures from Laura's personal collections. I would recommend this book to anyone who has a passion for history and those whom have lived it.