The Youngest Doll (Latin American Women Writers)

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In two closing essays, Ferré considers how her experiences as a Latin American woman with ties to the United States has brought to her writing a dual cultural perspective.

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I loved this story.......2000-05-28

I read this story in Spanish while in college, and I absolutely loved it. I believe there is a great deal of symbolism and everything is not what it seems. I think it's a strong commentary on Puerto Rican culture. (How a woman with a slight imperfection is destined to be alone; How the doctor only married the girl because of her status and displayed her, etc.) Maybe I read more into it than the author intended but it's one of my favorite stories.

good book and reading very interesting.......1998-10-12

I was somewhat lost as to what the aunt intended to do with the dolls. I mean were they given to the nieces to watch over them and protect them or were they just given to the nieces just because she loved them and wanted to give them the dolls out of love. Did she know (aunt) that the doctor was just using her for her money or did she find out when he tells his son in front of her this is how he paid his eductation. I was unsure of this I didn't know if she knew this from the beginning or found out as mentioned before.

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Muneca Menor = The Youngest Doll
Rosario Ferre
Manufacturer: see notes for publisher info
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000NP6YSE

The sick doll and other stories: For youngest readers (Nursery series)

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The sick doll and other stories: For youngest readers (Nursery series)
Fanny P Seaverns
Manufacturer: J.L. Shorey
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Unknown Binding

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ASIN: B00089JJVO

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Sir William Scott’s thirty years as judge of the High Court of Admiralty provide the basis of his reputation as the greatest of civilian (as opposed to common) lawyers. In this major study, the first for over seventy years, Professor Bourguignon analyzes his work as judge of the admiralty court in the light of the little-known, unpublished body of law which had been developed prior to his appointment. His term of office coincided with the Revolutionary and Napoleonic wars, and thus Scott had to bear and determine hundreds of cases involving the capture of vessels in time of war. These prize cases provided Scott with the opportunity to state and develop many aspects of the international law of war, especially the law of neutral and belligerent rights at sea. He also influenced the development of admiralty law in the cases, which he heard of private disputes concerning maritime commerce.

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Sir William Scott's thirty years as judge of the High Court of Admiralty provide the basis of his reputation as the greatest of civilian (as opposed to common) lawyers. In this major study, the first for over seventy years, Professor Bourguignon analyzes his work as judge of the admiralty court in the light of the little-known, unpublished body of law which had been developed prior to his appointment. His term of office coincided with the Revolutionary and Napoleonic wars, and thus Scott had to bear and determine hundreds of cases involving the capture of vessels in time of war. These prize cases provided Scott with the opportunity to state and develop many aspects of the international law of war, especially the law of neutral and belligerent rights at sea. He also influenced the development of admiralty law in the cases, which he heard of private disputes concerning maritime commerce.

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Lord of the Flies Literature Guide
Kathleen Woken-Rowley
Manufacturer: Secondary Solutions
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

ASIN: 0977229564
Release Date: 2006-09-27

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Complete Literature Guide for teaching Lord of the Flies. Designed for the Secondary Teacher and aligned to the content standards for grades nine through eleven. Includes author biography and accompanying questions, Anticipation/Reaction Pre-Reading Activity, Note-Taking and Summarizing Activities for each chapter, Standards Focus Activities on Figurative Language, Main and Subordinate Characters, Tone and Mood, Elements of Style, Foreshadowing and Prediction, Response to Literature, and Symbolism. Also includes Assessment Preparation activities on Connotation/Denotation, Context Clues, Root Words, Synonyms, Analogies, and more. Also contains quizzes every three chapters and two Final Exam versions, Pre-Reading, Post-Reading, and Alternative Assessment Ideas and Activities, Essay and Writing Ideas, Rubrics, and more.

TORG: High Lord of Earth (TORG Roleplaying Game)

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TORG: High Lord of Earth (TORG Roleplaying Game)
Greg Farshtey , and Paul Murphy
Manufacturer: West End Games
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: 0874313139

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This supplement is an adventure for use with Torg: Roleplaying the Possibility Wars. You need the boxed game to play. It introduces players and gamemasters alike to the universe of Torg, where realities overlap and anything is possible. For up to 6 players and a gamemaster.

Torg: The High Lord's Guide to the Possibility Wars (The GM's Guide To TORG)

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Torg: The High Lord's Guide to the Possibility Wars (The GM's Guide To TORG)
Greg Farshtey , and Bill Olmesdahl
Manufacturer: West End Games
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 087431352X

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Revealed at last- the secrets to gamemastering the Possibility Wars and running the realms of TORG.

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High Lord of Lystra
Robin Hardy
Manufacturer: W Pub Group
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
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ASIN: 0849930529

Sing the Lord's Prayer with Orchestra for Medium High Voice (Book with CD)

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Sing the Lord's Prayer with Orchestra for Medium High Voice (Book with CD)

Manufacturer: G. Schirmer, Inc.
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0634087622

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Malotte's "The Lord Prayer" never loses its emotional appeal. These small book/CD publications include new engravings of the classic song and a companion CD with full orchestra. In the book are two versions of the song in the designated key: voice with piano accompaniment and voice with organ accompaniment. Also included is the interesting history of the song and how it came to be published.

Thoughts That Breathe And Words That Burn: From The Writings Of Francis Bacon, Baron Of Verulam, Viscount St. Albans And Lord High Chancellor Of England

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Thoughts That Breathe And Words That Burn: From The Writings Of Francis Bacon, Baron Of Verulam, Viscount St. Albans And Lord High Chancellor Of England
Alexander B. Grofart
Manufacturer: Kessinger Publishing, LLC
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 1432506005

Book Description

This scarce antiquarian book is included in our special Legacy Reprint Series. In the interest of creating a more extensive selection of rare historical book reprints, we have chosen to reproduce this title even though it may possibly have occasional imperfections such as missing and blurred pages, missing text, poor pictures, markings, dark backgrounds and other reproduction issues beyond our control. Because this work is culturally important, we have made it available as a part of our commitment to protecting, preserving and promoting the world's literature.

Lord Most High: Best-Selling Praise & Worship Anthems

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Lord Most High: Best-Selling Praise & Worship Anthems
Various
Manufacturer: Lillenas Publishing Company
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Library Binding

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ASIN: 0834174707

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ongs include: 1) Lord Most High, 2) I See You, 3) Carry Me with I Need Thee Every Hour, 4) He Will Come and Save You, 5) How Deep the Father's Love for Us, 6) How Great Is Our God, 7) Jesus, Draw Me Ever Nearer, 8) Indescribable, 9) Meet Him at the Table, 10) The Light of That City!

The Life Of Sir Thomas Seymour, Knight: Lord High Admiral Of England and Master of the Ordnance

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The Life Of Sir Thomas Seymour, Knight: Lord High Admiral Of England and Master of the Ordnance
John Maclean
Manufacturer: Kessinger Publishing, LLC
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: 0548096333

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The Portrait of a Lady
Henry James
Manufacturer: Adamant Media Corporation
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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Graphic SF Reader.......2007-09-03

Not as cool now as it seemed to be then. Not much doubt that Jim Lee is very influential on an artist and how comic artwork has developed, but when you look back on it you see it is very 90s, and not timeless in the way John Romita Jr. or Paul Smith's work was, so part of the reason for the fall of comics at the time, too.

Jim Lee's classic work.......2007-01-11

This compilation book has the reprints of Uncanny X-men comics, it has a lot of fighting pages, you can see the evolution of the caracter gambit, fight with the starjammers,etc, and above all this book has in my opinion the beginnig of the X-MEN'S GOLD AGE. If you are a fan of Jim Lee's draws, Chris Clarenmont plots then BUY THIS BOOK!

TWO Important Warnings . . . .......2005-04-20

First of all, NONE OF THESE REVIEWS ARE FOR THE RIGHT PRODUCT!! The trade paperback that is for sale on this page reprints only ONE Jim Lee X-Men issue! I don't know how Amazon constantly gets this screwed up, but they are all-too-often posting reveiws for different products on the same page. Anyway, the product in question is the CHRIS CLAREMONT edition of the X-MEN visionaries TPB line, and it is THAT book which i am going to pan forthwith: This is an ego-indulgent selection of largely unrelated X-Men comics that totally disregards the reader and instead ends up as a vehicle by which Claremont can compile what he wrongly imagines to be his most "visionary" stories about this legendary superhero clan. Now, i have immense respect for Claremont and great admiration for everything he has contributed to the X-Men and superhero comics in general, but, that said, this collection still sucks. Instead of focusing on what makes the X-Men great (their teamwork, their collective inner conflicts about the society they seek to protect, the various ways in which their powers mesh and interact to create an indomitable fighting force, etc), Claremont picks a few rather inane and unrelated plot fragments dealing with what he feels are essential "character developements" among individual members of the various team incarnations. Consequently, the reader is presented with virtually actionless soap-opera like episodes dealing with Storm's love affair with Forge (beautifully illustrated by Barry-Windsor-Smith, but still terrifically dull when taken out of context), Kitty Pryde's sage-sensai relationship with Wolverine (terribly illustrated, despite C.C.'s editorial statements to the contrary, and also dull when removed from its broader storyline), a humorless farce of a bedtime story involving cartoonlike effigies of the aforementioned heroes, a single issue of the Hellfire Club/Savage Land story arc (already available in the vastly superior "Dark Pheonix Saga" TPB) and Claremont's later collaboration with Jim Lee (again, beautifull art, but questionable story selection). Most of these comics seemed poignant and relevant when i read them the first time as a 13 and 14 year old boy, but removed from their larger plot-contexts and veiwed in retrospect, they no longer have much to offer most fans. A huge dissapointment all-around (up to and including Claremont's self-aggrandizing editorial remarks) that is capped off nicely by the fact that NONE of the original covers are reprinted with the rest of the contents. This is really the final insult to the readers and fans when you consider that, especially in the case of the Barry W. Smith issues, the covers were the most memorable things about these comics!! If you want a quintessential Claremont X-Men story, you should get the Dark Pheonix trade and avoid wasting your money on this junky, slapdash book.

Jim Lee draws the X-Men!.......2004-03-02

This book should be titled "How to draw the X-Men by Jim Lee". Seriously. The stories here are nothing to shout about though the Claremont wit is to be seen in many panels. The real draw of the book is Lee's art which is gloriously reproduced here. For those of us who grew up in the 1980s, we felt this revolution firsthand. Comic books would never be the same again after Lee. The impact of his hyper-detailed, solid-bodied art hit comic-readers the way Neal Adams did in the 1970s. Lee understands the iconism and sexiness of superhero comics and display his knack for capturing both with his pencils (aided by inker Scott Williams).

The highlights:
1) Lee draws the best one-page splash Captain America EVER!
2) Psylocke's transformation from English lady to sexy Asian assassin.
3) The Crossing storyline - see Jim Lee draw cosmic! Shiar, the Imperial Guard, the Starjammers, etc.
4) The Magneto/Rogue Savage Land storyline - Jim Lee's Magneto is unbelievable. Regal, majestic and sexy at the same time. This is a Magneto that a girl will fall in love with - and literally does - the girl in question, unlikely as it is, Rogue! See also Jim Lee's drawing of Nick Fury, the SHIELD helicarrier and Kazar.

Get this volume and the following volume, "X-Men: Mutant Genesis" for the greatest X-Men eye-candy in history.

Mish mash.......2004-02-14

This collection is a microcosm of the X-Men universe: Confusing storylines, dense text, ponderous captions and brilliant art. Don't go looking for a coherent storyline here, this is basically just a showcase for the great Jim Lee's early X-Men work.

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Great Bible Study.......2007-10-10

Jennifer Devlin has written a down to earth scripturally based Bible Study
"Christ-Like Living". The student will be touched by personal stories that relate to today's environment in addition to being challenged to incorporate a daily search of scripture truths in order to live a life pleasing to the Lord.

The book shows the correlation between "3-16" verses. There is a pattern for salvation and spiritual growth that God has given in these verses. How amazing God with His attention to detail!

Spiritual Discipleship: Principles of Following Christ for Every Believer

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Spiritual Discipleship Challenged

Spiritual Discipleship: Principles of Following Christ for Every Believer
J.Oswald Sanders
Manufacturer: Moody Publishers
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

General | Religion & Spirituality | Subjects | Books

ASIN: 0802482511

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Spiritual Discipleship Challenged.......2007-09-27

I have read numerous books on discipleship and spiritual discipleship. J.Oswald Sanders brings a fresh perspective to the meaning of discipleship. He challenges the conventional definitions and demands of discipleship and places them alongside the precepts and principles lived and taught by Jesus Christ in the Scriptures.

I have seen a change in the lives of the students who have been studying this book. Because of this book, many of the lives at the Tabernacle Baptist Church have been transformed. Also discipleship has taken on a deeper meaning and facilitated a deeper commitment to and from our congregation.

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Really the "best"

Grand Slam: More Recipes from the Best of Bridge (Best-Selling Series)
Halpen Brimacombe , Miles Jacobson , and Wilson Robinson
Manufacturer: Best of the Bridge Publishing
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Spiral-bound

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ASIN: 096904254X

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Really the "best".......2000-08-04

My mother-in-law told me that I absolutely have to have a set of these and she promptly bought me the ENTIRE set. They are mainly found in Canada, but I am thrilled to own a set. All of them are exceptional! Great recipes. Lots of easy one as well, if you are looking for that, too. Also, every few pages have some cute jokes. I highly recommend the series to everyone. I buy a set for wedding presents and the like. Well done!

Grand Slam - More Recipes from the Best of Bridge

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Grand Slam - More Recipes from the Best of Bridge
Best of Bridge Staff
Manufacturer: Best of Bridge Publishing, Limited
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Spiral-bound
ASIN: B000VUK4YG

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Grand Slam: More Recipes From the Best of Bridge
The Bewst of Bridge Publishing Ltd.
Manufacturer: The Best of Bridge Publishing Ltd.
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Spiral-bound
ASIN: B000JRKRYS

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Grand Slam: More Recipes from the Best of Bridge
Best of Bridge
Manufacturer: Best of Bridge Pub Ltd
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Spiral-bound
ASIN: B000MUWRTA

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Grand Slam: More Recipes from the Best of Bridge

Manufacturer: Best of Bridge Pub Ltd
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Spiral-bound
ASIN: B000H27PWC

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Grand Slam: More Recipes from the Best of Bridge

Manufacturer: Best of Bridge Pub Ltd
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Spiral-bound
ASIN: B000HYS2YA

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Grand Slam: More Recipes from the Best of Bridge
Various
Manufacturer: Best of Bridge Pub Ltd
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Spiral-bound
ASIN: B000RH25TU

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One-hundred years of professional wrestling: From "shoots" to "works," carneys to cage matches, heroes to villains, it is all here in a bold and colorful manner.

Featuring nearly 500 incredible photos, this color book takes a look at the most notable events in the fascinating history of professional wrestling and highlight its greatest stars, from legends like Frank Gotch, William Muldoon, Lou Thesz and the Fabulous Moolah, to today's superstars like The Rock, Stone Cold Steve Austin, Chyna, Triple H, and Lita.

In these pages, you'll find tough guys and heroes, the managers fans love to hate, ring beauties, oddballs, freaks and monsters, tag teams, famous feuds, finishing holds and moves, and everything in between. A "slamography" of more than 500 wrestlers, including their career highlights, is also featured, as well as some of the hottest wrestling collectibles on the market today.

Professional wrestling remains one of the hottest forms of entertainment in the world and fans agree that there is no greater show on earth.

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A good book but it misses a lot.......2003-10-24

I was looking for a book that would be a complete history of wrestling, but there doesn't seem to be one out there. This book has lots of good photos, including memorabilia such as ads & publicity photos, but there's a lot missing here. Only the briefest of bios are provided (I wish it included at least year of birth, height, weight), some major wrestlers are omitted entirely, & there's no index. Unlike a "real" encyclopedia, most of the book is not arranged alphabetically (only the "Slamographies" section is alphabetized), so an index would be useful. I'm mostly a fan of 1950s - 1960s wrestlers, so I wanted to find information on the old stars, but this book misses some of the biggest attractions of that era (like Haystacks Calhoun). A worthy addition to your wrestling reference library, but will somebody please write a definitive encyclopedia on this subject?

History of Pro Wrestling Would be More Accurate Title.......2001-12-13

This book is pretty good. It has a lot of really neat picture and tons of good facts and stories. Any wrestling fan should own it. There are several spelling mistakes, however, which make the bok seem like an amateur effort. Overall, still worth reading and owning

If you are a wrestling fan this book is for you!!!.......2001-08-27

The authors of "Professional Wrestling", Kristian Pope and Ray Whebbe have outdone themselves with this one. If you are a wrestling fan, young or old, long time or new, there is something in this book (actually a whole lot of things), to keep you interested for a long time to come. My favorite chapters were the "Ring Beauties" and "Slamographies", the former because there is not a lot of press about the ladies around and over the years they have had a profound influence on the "sport" both in the ring and behind the scenes. The last chapter "Slamographies" tells you every thing you ever wanted to know about every wrestler that has made some sort of impact on the sport. I am going to test my wrestling fan friends with the info presented here and maybe pick up a few bucks in the process. Great Stuff - Thank you Kris & Ray

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Build Your Own Log Furniture
Les Smith , and Dan Swesey
Manufacturer: Cowboy-Up Log Furniture
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0970704607

Book Description

You can learn how to build log furniture like the pros! Using this 160 pg. information packed how to book. Over 200 pictures & illustrations & easy to understand directions. You can soon be building for fun or profit.BED FRAMES,BAR STOOLS,BENCHES ect. Book is endorsed by MINWAX & includes their recommendations on finishing. The secrets and information revealed in this book are:MARKETING, LOGS AND MATERIAL,TENNON &MORTISE,TOOLS,SANDING,DRILLING 10 PROJECTS & MUCH MORE! This is the newest & best book available for the rustic furniture building industry. If your looking for a new career in rustic log furniture building,"this is the book!"Learn this great "old skill" and move toward greater self sufficiency and a sense of accomplishment.

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From fundamental content and structure to alternative ways of presenting material, Web Works: Advertising explores branding on the Web. This informative book presents a variety of hard-sell and soft-sell approaches used by the most successful advertisers on the Web.

Chapters explore Web rings, clickable banners, portal deals and sitelets, interstitials, interviews, link exchanges, and more

Interactive strategies and media tactics for Web ad campaigns large and small

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In this second book, Charlie Adams serves up a new batch of observations and memories from his 17 years in broadcasting.

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