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Architecture & Design Library: Eastern Spirit
Lisa Jill Schlang Manufacturer: Friedman ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover ASIN: 1586630253 |
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Superb Spirit.......2000-09-08
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Tile: Making, Designing and Using
Kenneth Clarke Manufacturer: Crowood Press, Limited, The ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover Similar Items:
ASIN: 1861264879 |
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A lavishly illustrated introduction to making, decorating, and using tiles, featuring 280 color photos.Customer Reviews:
The Tile Making, Designing and Using.......2003-06-24
Pretty, but of minimal use.......2003-02-22
If you are looking for a source of instructional material with step-by-step or other detailed information on various methods of tile making and/or decorating, I STRONGLY suggest that you save your money & look elsewhere.
This book was a great disappointment to me & I found much more useful information in Giorgini's book, "Handmade Tiles."
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Designing a Photographic Studio
Evelyn Roth Manufacturer: Amphoto Books ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback ASIN: 0817437878 |
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DESIGNING A PHOTOGRAPHIC STUDIO-IDEAS AND STRATEGIES FOR A PROFESSIONAL WORKPLACE
Manufacturer: Imprint of Watson-Guptill ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover ASIN: B000HF4F2C |
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Publish and Be Damned!: Cartoons for International Pen
Manufacturer: William Heinemann ltd ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback ASIN: 0434981559 |
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Publish and Be Damned!: Cartoons for International Pen
Bryant Mark Manufacturer: William Heinemann Ltd ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback ASIN: B000J4XWAC |
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Bis '99: 3rd International Conference on Business Information Systems, Poznan, Poland, 14-16 April 1999
Manufacturer: Springer ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback ASIN: 1852331674 |
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This volume contains papers presented during the science trace at the 3rd International Conference of Business Information Systems, BIS 9, held in Poznan, Poland, 14-16 April 1999, which discussed the development, implementation, applications and improvement of computer systems for business processes. The papers deal with practical, industry experiences and validated prototype implementations, and cover areas such as Decision Support, Workflow Management, Data Warehousing, Business Process Re-engineering. The authors are well-known, and include Klaus R. Dittrich, Johann Eder, Gary Klein, Peter C. Lockemann, Heinrich C. Mayr, August-Wilhelm Scheer and Robert Winter.
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South Carolina Real Estate: Practice & Law
Dianna Wilson Brouthers , and Eleanor Lightsey-O'Key Manufacturer: Dearborn Real Estate Education ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback ASIN: 0793153921 |
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South Carolina supplement for Modern real estate practice
Arthur E Warner Manufacturer: Real Estate Education Co ProductGroup: Book Binding: Unknown Binding ASIN: B00071BTCU |
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The Salt Solution: compl 9 Step pgm Help Reduce Salt Increase Potassium Dramatically Reduce Risk Sa
Herb Boynton , Mark F. McCarty , and Richare D Moore Manufacturer: Avery ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback Similar Items:
Accessories: ASIN: 1583330852 Release Date: 2001-01-11 |
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A complete 9-step program to reduce salt, increase potassium, and dramatically lower the risk of salt-induced diseases.Customer Reviews:
A Well-Written Eye-Opener of a Book.......2003-01-10
A nut-shell description of the book is that:
(1) dietary salt/sodium in high amounts combined with dietary potassium in low amounts will, over time, gradually contribute to the onset of a number of diseases (heart disease, stroke, kidney disease, stomach cancer, osteoporosis, hypertension, and asthma)
(2) most people don't have a clue how much salt/sodium they're actually eating because roughly 80% of it is "hidden" in processed foods
(3) changing diet by decreasing salt/sodium (particularly processed foods) while increasing potassium (particularly fruits & vegetables) is an effective (and the safest) way to lower blood pressure and protect against the onset of these diseases
After reading this book, I immediately felt more optimistic about my health and my ability to control it. I also have a keener sense of what foods are surprisingly high in salt/sodium and are contributing to the western world's epidemic of obesity, high blood pressure, and disease. The authors' advice is compelling and difficult to refute. They build their case on the basis of studies published in reputable medical journals such as the Lancet and the New England Journal of Medicine. In particular, they suggest that one of the best ways to prevent and even reverse these diseases is to reduce salt/sodium in our diets while increasing the amount of natural foods we eat. I particularly like the idea that it's not necessary to go "cold turkey" on salt. Instead, some salt/sodium can be eaten BUT it must be balanced with potassium-rich foods. There are also tips and advice about smoothly adapting to a lower salt/sodium diet. By following them, I have lowered my blood pressure significantly, and have more energy than I've had in years, and an increased feeling of well-being. I had a physical exam last week and my doctor was VERY impressed with my health. A final comment is that you may want to get more than one copy of this book because, like me, you may find yourself wanting to give it to family and close friends. I've had 3 copies and have given all mine away. If you're serious about improving and preserving your health in a drug-free way, this is the book for you.
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Fighting Joe Hooker
Walter H. Herbert Manufacturer: Old Soldier Books ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover Similar Items:
ASIN: 0942211944 |
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Stands the test of time........2004-02-05
Walter Hebert published this book in 1944 and while new heights in civil war scholarship have been attained since then, this is in my opinion the definitive work on Joe Hooker. Hebert does an outstanding job of bringing General Hooker to life. The General has many virtues and Hebert points those out as well as Hooker's faults. One of Hookers greatest virtues as well as one of his greatest faults was his confidence in himself. This vast confidence made him willing to actually fight while many around him were timid in the extreme. On the other hand this confidence is what caused his loud impatience with his superiors and led to his downfall. Hooker also had a keen military mind and his plan for the Chancellorsville campaign was an excellent plan if only he had had the nerve to put his plan into action. Amazingly, after Chancellorsville as Lee began his movement north, Hooker predicted the action at Gettysburg.
Hooker had made an enemy of Henry Halleck and that, more than Chancellorsville led to his leaving the Army of the Potomac. Still, Hooker had friends in Washington and was given a Corps to take to the relief of Rosecrans in Chattanooga. Again Hooker distinguished himself but here too he had an enemy in William T. Sherman. As the Federals started out for Atlanta it was usually Hooker's men who bore the brunt of the fighting but because of Sherman's enmity, got little of the credit. Sherman finally managed to rid himself of Hooker by getting him to resign and then slandered Fighting Joe in his memoirs. Others who were involved like Henry Slocum, who was no friend of Hooker, later discredited Sherman's narratives of some events. Of course, Hooker had brought all of this on himself but it was still a sad situation.
Hebert does such a fine job of writing that one feels he has come to know Joe Hooker. One in fact, really begins to like the man. On occasion I found myself rooting for him to succeed, until I remembered he was a Yankee and came to my senses. I have often said that a biography is a true success if when the subject dies the reader feels a sense of loss. I felt that when Hooker died because in the pages of Hebert's book I felt I had come to know Joe Hooker personally. In a world overrun with civil war biographies, this has to be one of the best.
Fighting Joe Hooker.......2001-01-27
Great book.......2000-01-04
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FIGHTING JOE HOOKER
Manufacturer: Butternut Press ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover ASIN: 0913419532 |
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Fighting Joe Hooker
Walter H. Hebert Manufacturer: Bobbs-Merrill Publishers ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover ASIN: B000NUL394 |
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Fighting Joe Hooker
Joseph) Hebert, Walter H Hooker Manufacturer: Bobbs-Merrill ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover ASIN: B000OC0H4I |
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Fighting Joe Hooker
Walter H. Herbert Manufacturer: The Bobbs-Merrill Company ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover ASIN: B000KNGRVS |
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"Fighting Joe Hooker!"
William J Shelton ProductGroup: Book Binding: Unknown Binding ASIN: B0008BCHRU |
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Crossing Boundaries: Attending to Early Modern Women
Manufacturer: University of Delaware Press ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover ASIN: 0874137454 |
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Crossing Boundaries: Attending to Early Modern Women.(Book Review)(Brief Article) : An article from: The Modern Language Review
E.R. Clarke Manufacturer: Modern Humanities Research Association ProductGroup: Book Binding: Digital ASIN: B0009FXISC Release Date: 2005-07-31 |
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This digital document is an article from The Modern Language Review, published by Modern Humanities Research Association on January 1, 2003. The length of the article is 527 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.
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The Little Tern: A Story of Insight
Brooke Newman Manufacturer: HiddenSpring ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover Similar Items: ASIN: 1587680165 |
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A beautifully illustrated modern fable in the spirit of Jonathan Livingston Seagull and Hope for the FlowersThe Little Tern is the enchanting story of a bird who one day discovers he has lost the ability to fly. Life becomes meaningless and, deserted by his airborne friends, he is left alone on the shore. But then new friends arrive and they bring with them a fresh view on life. Through this experience and the friendships that are formed from it, the Little Tern encounters things he had never noticed before. And soon he realizes that life is much richer than he had previously known and discovers that our real strength comes from our seeming weakness.
An appealing book on many levels:
--beautifully illustrated. --a wonderful all-occasion gift book. --timely theme: how to find hope in disappointing or frustrating circumstances. --for all ages.
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THE LITTLE TERN is a charming story........2004-07-07
Since the Little Tern can't fly he's forced to live on the beach, walking awkwardly in the waves and watching the fog roll in, pondering who he is and his purpose in life. Is a bird still a bird if he has to remain earthbound?
Season follows season and gradually the Little Tern makes some friends. He searches for meaning in the little things he observes --- things he never noticed before when he could fly. As he gradually learns to make the very best of things as he finds them, he discovers a secret that enriches his life. Will it help him fly again, or will it just help him live without being able to fly?
THE LITTLE TERN is a charming story with beautiful watercolor illustrations. The words themselves draw their own pictures for you and will make you think about what the purpose of living really is.
--- Reviewed by Tamara Penny
A thoughtful modern-day parable of inspiration.......2002-05-17
Inspirational.......2002-04-05
Timely Book.......2002-03-31
Thoughtful, timely story.......2002-03-18
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Seaside Picket Fences
Steven Brooke Manufacturer: Pelican Publishing Company ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback Similar Items:
ASIN: 1589801261 |
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Classic Alphabets: Full-Size Alphabets and Numerals
Tammi Martin Manufacturer: Wardell Publications ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback Similar Items:
ASIN: 0919985130 |
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Natural Energy and Vernacular Architecture: Principles and Examples with Reference to Hot Arid Climates
Hassan Fathy Manufacturer: University Of Chicago Press ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover Similar Items: ASIN: 0226239179 |
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Traditional and philosophic view without a scientific view to the effects of environment on man and his architecture.......2006-05-18
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Natural Energy and Vernacular Architecture. Principles and Examples with Reference to Hot Arid Climates
Hassan Fathy Manufacturer: University of Chicago Press ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback ASIN: 0226239187 |
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High Adventure #65
Manufacturer: Adventure House ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback ASIN: 1886937656 |
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International Retail Marketing: A Case Study Approach
Margaret Bruce , Christopher Moore , and Grete Birtwistle Manufacturer: Butterworth-Heinemann ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback ASIN: 0750657480 |
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International Retail Marketing combines a broad thematic overview of the key issues concerning international retail marketing with a series of incisive cases and examples of industry practice from markedly different sectors as fashion, food and healthcare. The authors provide an accessible and wide-ranging outline of the fundamentals of the subject, such as trends in retail marketing, strategy and logistics, and buying and merchandise management within an international perspective. Contributions from Europe, North America and Asia show the dynamics affecting international retailing through a variety of case. Key discussion points are highlighted throughout the text, giving a hands-on focus.
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The Global Competitiveness Report 2003-2004 (Global Competitiveness Report)
World Economic Forum Manufacturer: Oxford University Press, USA ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback Similar Items:
ASIN: 0195173600 |
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The annual Global Competitiveness Report is widely recognized as the world's leading cross-country comparison of data and information relating to economic competitiveness and growth. Over the years, the Report has become the most authoritative and comprehensive assessment of the comparative strengths and weaknesses of national economies throughout the world. The World Economic Forum continues its tradition of excellence with The Global Competitiveness Report 2003-2004, which provides the most updated and recent data, rankings and analysis of industrialized and emerging economies, and the latest thinking and research from prominent academics and international institution leaders on global competitiveness. The 2003-2004 Report will be even more comprehensive than the previous Reports, assessing at least 100 countries, with the inclusion of several African economies. Data tables have been expanded to incorporate new survey questions on human resource indicators such as health and education as well as new sets of questions on trade, labor policy, and corporate governance. Over 7,300 business leaders worldwide participated in the Executive Opinion Survey, which captures the perceptions and observations of business leaders operating in a given country. The Report consists of three main parts: the first consists of analytical chapters related to competitiveness; the second contains country profiles, while the third part consists of the data tables which contains country rankings for every indicator. Written in a non-technical language and style, the Report appeals to a broad audience consisting of policy makers, business leaders and academics. In the tradition of the Global Competitiveness Programme of the World Economic Forum, the Report brings together a range of leading experts in the field: Academic experts, industry consultants, industry leaders and representatives of multilateral organizations.
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Essential Aids Fact Book
PAUL H. DOUGLAS Manufacturer: Simon & Schuster ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback ASIN: 0671552872 |
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AIDS (Acquired ImmunoDeficiency Syndrome) is one of the most perplexing health problems confronting everyone today. The Essential AIDS Fact Book can help you to protect your health now -- while scientists work toward developing a vaccine and better treatments.TRANSMISSION ROUTES -- the infection that causes AIDS is transmitted only through the transfer of infected blood or sexual fluids, or from mother to fetus
RISK REDUCTION GUIDELINES -- how to assess the risk of specific sexual activities; how to make your sex life safer, including proper use of condoms; what intravenous drug users should know about AIDS prevention
THE TRUTH ABOUT CASUAL CONTACT -- no danger from ordinary nonsexual contact with infected people, according to scientific studies
ANTIBODY TESTING -- why new developments in treatment mean that all those at significant risk for being infected should be anonymously antibody tested; why a positive test result is not the same as a diagnosis of AIDS; the importance of counseling
NEW TREATMENTS -- how infected people can stay healthier longer; immune function monitoring with T4 cell counts; the most dangerous infection in AIDS is now preventable; use of antivirals can slow the disease
INSURANCE AND LEGAL INFORMATION -- how to get and keep your health insurance; how to fight discrimination and preserve confidentiality
RESOURCE GUIDE -- hot line numbers, AIDS education, counseling, anonymous testing sites, medical information, legal advice.
A portion of the proceeds from this book will be contributed to AIDS education and research.
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OVERLORD: General Pete Quesada and the Triumph of Tactical Air Power in World War II
Thomas Alexander Hughes Manufacturer: Free Press ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover Similar Items:
ASIN: 0029153514 |
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Over Lord is the fascinating story of how American tactical air power was developed by General Elwood "Pete" Quesada during World War II, including its decisive role in Operation OVERLORD and the liberation of Europe.Pete Quesada is one of World War II's unsung yet crucial heroes. With his famous "Ninth Tactical Air Command," Quesada established the best air-ground team in the European theater. he pioneered the use of radar in close air support operations, introducing weapons systems specifically geared to tactical operations. He nurtured new flying methods designed for the kind of precision bombing the battlefields of Europe demanded. And more than anything else, Pete Quesada championed efforts to model air and ground officers into a single fighting unit. His relationships with ground leaders like Generals Omar Bradley and "Lightning Joe" Collins were a model for the kind of interservice harmony that was essential for dislodging the entrenched German Army.
At war's end everybody from General of the Army Dwight Eisenhower to ordinary infantrymen recognized Pete Quesada as the premier expert and dogged patron of close air support. Allied airplanes over the battlefields of Europe had undoubtedly shortened the war and saved many thousands of lives, and Pete Quesada came home to a hero's welcome in 1945. By then he was the personification of tactical air power. Indeed, he was its over lord.
Unfortunately, Quesada's groundbreaking methods were all but forgotten after the war. As the Cold War deepened, Air Force leaders stressed the role of big bombers flying deep into enemy territory and renounced the importance of close air support missions. Quesada himself was shunted into jobs that were both illsuited to his fiery temperament and divorced from his wartime expertise in tactical aviation. Frustrated, he retired from the Air Force in 1951 at forty-seven years of age.
Fortunately, the story of Quesada's innovative tactics did not end there for the American military. In Korea in the 1950s and Vietnam in the 1960s, U.S. servicemen struggled -- and died -- relearning and recreating the kinds of tactics that Quesada had made commonplace in 1944-45. Had the U.S. Air Force nurtured its capacity for close air support, those two conflicts may have unfolded differently. Since then, the Air Force has struggled for a better balance between its bombardment missions and its support functions.
This is the definitive story of an extraordinary man, whose remarkable efforts to aid foot soldiers in World War II contributed significantly to the Allies' success. America's belated rediscovery of Quesada's precepts some forty years later in conflicts like Operation DESERT STORM only underscores the importance of Quesada's story.
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Overated view of tactical air power in WW2.......2005-12-01
Excellent Read.......2005-07-30
He was also the creator of Dulles Air Port & L'Enfant Plaza.......1999-04-12
A history lesson that we didn't learn too well........1999-03-17
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The Quest for Utopia: Jewish Political Ideas and Institutions Through the Ages
Manufacturer: M.E. Sharpe ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover Similar Items: ASIN: 1563240610 |
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Where To Watch Birds In Britain and Ireland: A Birdwatcher's Guide (Birdwatchers Guide)
David Tipling Manufacturer: New Holland Publishers, ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover ASIN: 1843301520 |
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