Agricultural Valuations; now in its fourth edition is written by a practising agricultural valuer who has been working in property for over 50 years. His analysis updates recent changes to tenant right valuations; improvements; fixtures; milk quotas and dilapidations. The author uses numerous example claims and valuations which shed light on recent pipeline and electricity line wayleave claims; notices to remedy breaches; together with probate; income tax and compulsory purchase valuations. Further chapters deal with the guiding principles of how to correctly value farms; assess farm rents; carry out arbitrations; inventories and records of condition. valuation clauses on sales of farms; livestock; soils; management agreements; valuation in court proceedings and a glossary of useful information. This practical; but detailed title will be invaluable to students; agricultural valuers and land agents who are looking to be kept apprised of up to date best practices. The author was awarded the lsquo;Kenneth Glennyrsquo; Prize by the Central Association of Agricultural Valuers when the first edition was published in 1984. Since then the book has been expanded brought up to date to reflect changes that have occurred to rural communities.The author; a member of a North Wales farming family; was Senior Partner of Coles Knapp and Kennedy; Ross-on-Wye. An experienced farmer himself; he keeps cattle and sheep; grows arable crops and also grows cider apples and hops in Herefordshire. He was involved for over 25 years in training candidates for the examination of the Central Association of Agricultural Valuers and for many years the RICS TPC in agricultural practice.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. Superb Coverage of Most of the Greatest Guitarists Their GuitarsBy P. JaroszAs everyone else has pretty much already said. the book contains superb coverage of most of the greatest guitarists and their guitars. Every time I turned the page. I would find myself smiling as another one popped up that I had hoped to see. Excellent photos and just-enough info on each one. If the author decides to release another edition. I suggest a few possible additions:First. no surprise that the author included several of arguably the greatest guitar of all time - the legendary 58-60 Gibson Les Paul Standard Burst. The good news is there are Burst photos of Michael Bloomfield. Billy Gibbons. Eric Clapton. Mark Knopfler. and Peter Green (which was later owned by Gary Moore). but there were a number of omissions including perhaps the most famous Burst - Jimmy Pages 59 (which was previously owned by Joe Walsh). Id include a classic shot of Jimmy playing it with his violin bow. Although Keith Richards is already in the book for his Tele. hes credited as being the first star to play a Burst. so why not mention it in his section and include a good photo? (Mick Taylor ended up with it next). There were numerous other stars who at one point in time played a Burst e.g. Jeff Beck. Don Felder. Joe Perry. Steve Lukather. Martin Barre. etc. I understand you cant include them all and therefore you have to draw a line somewhere. but I would suggest adding the following dedicated Burst players to the book: Paul Kossoff. Duane Allman. Gary Rossington. and Joe Bonamassa. Thats quite a list of star power who played that amazing guitar. Yes. thats a lot of Bursts. but the book is about star guitars. so might as well include the best of the best.Naturally Jimi Hendrix is already included in the book. but I would add a photo of him his famous psychedelic Flying V which he personally painted and made into a one-of-a-kind work of art.Not sure why the author chose to include Princes Hohner Telecaster-copy. Its a nice guitar. but I still remember my jaw dropping when I saw his "Cloud" guitar which first showed up in the movie "Purple Rain." That is a beautiful one-of-a-kind custom guitar and would be my preference over the Hohner. along with his strange Prince-symbol-shaped guitar.Finally. I would recommend a few others to consider adding: Randy Rhoads and his polka-dot Flying V. Paul Stanley his iconic Iceman. Ace Frehley his three-pickup Sunburst Les Paul. and Alex Lifeson Geddy Lee (and their dueling double-necks). If theres any room left. Id add Steve Howe. and possibly Marc Bolan Tommy Bolin.Overall. its a fantastically enjoyable book for the guitar/guitarist aficionado.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. The book has wonderful pictures of these iconic guitarsBy Kindle CustomerFor some a guitar is more than a musical instrument. Its a companion. a voice of expression. a way to change the world around you. This book is about those guitars that created the sounds that we have heard for decades on the radio. on records. cassettes. eight tracks. CDs. and the guitarists that pulled those sounds out of these instruments. The book has wonderful pictures of these iconic guitars. accompanied by a short history of the guitarists and their axes. Its wonderful to see some of the instruments kept pristine. like BB Kings Lucille. while others. like Rory Gallaghers Stratocaster. bear the scars of a million notes played on hundreds of stages. Regardless of your musical taste. these short stories give you an appreciation for these musicians and the guitars that made the sounds that made us dance. smile. bang our heads. or just enjoy in a smoky bar next to a juke box.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Interesting and InformativeBy CallMePickyI bought this as a gift for our grandson who plays in a successful rock band and loves guitars. He enjoyed the book and found it interesting and informative. I would recommend it to others who have an interest in guitars.
