No comments about Emerald Architecture (GreenSource Books; Green Source).

No comments about New Generation Whole-Life Costing: Property and Construction Decision-Making Under Uncertainty.

5 comments about The Log Cabin: An Adventure in Self-Reliance, Individualism, and Cabin Building.

1. I bought the book used and am glad I did so. The book was a quick read and very interesting at the start but by the second half it became more about how great Mcdougall thinks he is and less about the outdoors and cabin building.I was suprised that Mcdougall could fit thru the cabin door with the ego he sports.



2. I hoped this book would give me some kind of help building a log cabin. Instead, it was a series of examples of just how stupid a person can be. (...I have built up my body's tolerance to smoke, so I wasn't in any danger... duh!)
   
   If you want any useful insight into survival, or building a log cabin, take a pass on this book. If you want to see Darwin's theory in action, this can be an amusing story.



3. 
   I just got back from 3 weeks at camp for Pennsylvania's bear and deer season. While at camp, I had the opportunity to read several books that were in the camp "library". This is one of 3 Len McDougal books I read during my stay. I was disappointed in this book as I feel the author was not all that isolated and in fact had way to many modern tools and conveniences at his disposal. Being able to drive into town at will was just too much. I don't think the early homsteaders had that choice. Modern firearm, tools, and other top of the line supplies made his "adventure" so much more pleasant that it was for those who had to do it for real. Had he stuck to the tools and hardships of others before him then I might have been impressed.
   
   One thing I noticed is someone mentioned in the book actually has a review here too, in fact a number of reviews of Lens books. Further research reveals that this person is Len McDougal's business partner. It makes me suspect of her glowing reviews of his books.



4. I received this book in the mail on a Friday and finished it by Sunday! McDougals' whole experience in the woods was absolutely fascinating! Order this book right now, you'll love it!!



5. This was one of the best books I have ever read. Len did a great job in relating all of his experiences in both an entertaining and informative way. This book inspired me to learn more about the author and search out other books he may have written. In doing so, I found out that Len actually lives in Paradise, Michigan and runs a wilderness adventure business in between writing assignments [Timberwolf Wilderness Adventures 906.492.3906]. This said, I actually visited Len this summer (2005) and took his 3-Day backpacking and survival course - wow, what a great time! The things I learned about building shelters, catching game and what plants are beneficial to survival cannot be matched through just reading about it - Len is an author who lives it everyday. I am amazed at how much information Len was able to pack into a 3-Day trip. Actually, it felt much more like just having fun with good friends vs. me being there to learn - Len's outdoor knowledge seems to sneak its way into every conversation. I plan on visiting Len this winter for his snow shooing/winter camping course and if I am lucky, we will take out his resident sled dog team. Read the book.

No comments about The Aqua Group Guide to Procurement, Tendering & Contract Administration.

No comments about Growing Smarter: Achieving Livable Communities, Environmental Justice, and Regional Equity (Urban and Industrial Environments).

1 comments about Architect's Essentials of Cost Management (The Architect's Essentials of Professional Practice).

1. The quality of the material and printing was less than I expected for a pricey booklet. The information is basic and does not really provide a clear and concise spectrum of the Cost Management process

No comments about Ross Barney Architects: Process + Projects.

No comments about Be A Successful Property Manager.

No comments about Successful Business Plans for Architects.

No comments about Value Redesigned: New Models for Professional Practice.