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Sorry I Worried You (Flannery O'Connor Award for Short Fiction)
Gary Fincke Manufacturer: University of Georgia Press ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover Similar Items:
ASIN: 0820326569 |
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In these twelve intelligent tales, seasoned poet and story writer Gary Fincke reconciles lost hope and quiet despair with small blessings and ultimate redemption. In his world, as easily as one man becomes a hero, another is riddled with failure. Fincke weaves together the large and small tragedies of daily life to create an inescapable, yet at times oddly comforting, reality. His characters inhabit a world of strip malls and fast-food joints, low-down jobs and physical ailments, lottery tickets and cheap beer. Here, everyone and everything is suspicious, and only the luck of the draw determines who, if anyone, will survive.In the title story, Ben, a fifty-year-old bookstore clerk facing the possibility of prostate cancer, feels his life spiraling out of control as he endures his female doctor's examinations with childlike embarrassment on the one hand and struggles to conceal his age from his teenybopper coworkers on the other. Ben's only consolation is that "every day he heard about something a hundred times worse." In "Gatsby, Tender, Paradise," Bridgeford encounters a group of lightning strike and electrocution victims and feels lucky to have survived several light-switch shocks--the same type of shocks that have permanently disabled one man in the group. Such are the small but important blessings that ultimately rescue Fincke's characters from despair. Here at last is someone who can articulate both our constant, mortal desire to transcend ordinary experience and our simultaneous comfort in the unremarkable and familiar.
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One of America's Best Kept Literary Secrets.......2007-06-19
Sorry I Bored You.......2007-06-09
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Battle Angel Alita, Volume 3: Killing Angel (Battle Angel Alita (Graphic Novels))
Manufacturer: VIZ Media LLC ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback Similar Items:
ASIN: 1591162742 |
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In the first volume of Yukito Kishiro's Battle Angel Alita, Daisuke Ido discovers a badly damaged cyborg in the trash heap beneath the floating city of Tiphares, which he rebuilds and names Alita. She has no memory of her previous life, but when she is drawn into a battle with the monster Makaku, Alita realizes that she must uncover the dark secrets of her past.Kishiro's story is much more than a science-fiction adventure. Woven into the violent, roller-coaster plot is a strand of philosophical speculation. Battle Angel Alita takes us to a world where technology blurs the boundaries between human and machine, begging the question "What makes us who we are?"
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Her spirit crushed over the loss of Hugo, Alita runs away from Doc Ido and the life she's built in the Scrapyard to become a challenger in motorball, a combat-like game that pits cyborg competitors against each other. As they race through the obstacle course, fighting for the ball, Alita learns her foes will do anything to win, and that losers often don't live to talk about their defeat.Customer Reviews:
Graphic SF Reader.......2007-09-04
My first time.......2006-07-09
Don't hesitate........2006-03-04
Battle Angel Alita rocks.......2006-01-30
Moving.......2005-09-08
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Parasyte, Vol. 10
Hitoshi Iwaaki Manufacturer: TokyoPop ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback Similar Items: ASIN: 1931514100 |
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Our planet has been invaded by Parasytes -- alien creatures that take over their hosts' bodies and turn the victims into killing machines. So far, they've had the upper hand. Their ability to morph their appearance and blend in, combined with their super-human strength and regenerative powers make them nearly unstoppable. The Japanese government is now striking back. Shin, one of only two humans to co-exist with a Parasyte, has been recruited to join a military raid on the Parasytes' stronghold. But he's not the only civilian involved -- a serial killer who makes Hannibal Lecter look tame has been released from prison to join the assault. As the hunter becomes the hunted, the line between good and evil grows even more blurred
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Brew Like a Monk: Trappist, Abbey, and Strong Belgian Ales and How to Brew Them
Stan Hieronymus Manufacturer: Brewers Publications ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback Similar Items:
ASIN: 093738187X |
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Brew Like a Monk delves into monastic brewing, detailing this rich-flavored region of the beer world. It also examines methods for brewing these unique ales suited to commercial and amateur brewers.Customer Reviews:
Fantastic Read.......2007-06-11
Brew Like a Monk.......2007-05-21
A trip in belgian brewing world.......2007-02-24
Interesting reading, even for non- Belgian beer brewer.......2007-02-19
monk it up.......2007-02-03
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Doggie Days Love Guide: Golden Retrivers (Doggie Days Love Guide)
Ronnie Sellers Manufacturer: Sellers Publishing ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback ASIN: 1569065578 |
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At last, a series of dog guides written from the dog's point of view! Each Love Guide offers the reader humorous (but true)insight into the needs, expectations, virtues and personality quirks of the subject breed. Each breed specific book will include four, full-color postcards, immunization chart and a lined journal to record memories. Dog lovers will find these books to be as useful as they are entertaining; a happy way to learn how to win a dog's love for life.
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Marks on German, Bohemian and Austrian Porcelain: 1710 To the Present
Robert E. Rontgen Manufacturer: Schiffer Publishing ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover Similar Items: ASIN: 0764303538 |
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European porcelain was born in the German city of Meissen in 1708. Until now, no source book was available to show the marks used by manufacturers, factories and decorators from the beginning to the present. Marks on German, Bohemian and Austrian Porcelain 1710 to the Present includes more than 3,300 marks, many of them previously unpublished. More than 1,300 porcelain products producers and decorators are identified, including marks which American importers had applied.A special chapter shows more than 650 marks of Continental and American origin which can be confused with other famous marks. Here are aids in identifying imitations, fakes and look-alikes, and revisions of marks which have been incorrectly identified until now. In all cases, the time period in which the mark was given to enable dealers auctioneers the opportunity to determine the age of a porcelain piece.Customer Reviews:
A Helpful Resource For Porcelain Marks.......2004-04-13
The best book on this subject for the moment !.......2001-06-05
The best book for the moment !.......2001-06-05
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Marks on German, Bohemian & Austrian Porcelain, 1710 to the Present
Robert E. Rontgen Manufacturer: Schiffer Pub Ltd ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover ASIN: 0916838382 |
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Marks on German, Bohemian, And Austrian Porcelain: 1710 to the Present
Robert E. Roentgen Manufacturer: Schiffer Publishing ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover Similar Items:
ASIN: 0764325213 |
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BOOK REVIEW.......2007-07-09
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Bugs and Birds in Origami
John Montroll Manufacturer: Dover Publications ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback Similar Items:
ASIN: 0486417735 |
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... the perfect cockroach.......2004-11-19
Excellent Montroll book to add to your collection.......2001-08-06
Historically, Montroll's bird models are among the best because: - They are pretty reasonable to fold, and don't rely on lots of "feather detail" which usually just means lots of tedious pleats.
- They can stand up! Many bird models will simply not stand when when complete. Most of Montroll's will and that, in my mind makes the model alot more appealing.
The birds in this book have closed backs and enough substance on their legs to stand, you will be very pleased with the results.
As far as the bugs go, if you have ever tried to fold any of the bugs from Lang's "Origami Insects and their Kin." you will be quite happy with what Montroll has to offer here. Using nothing more than 10-inch kami, an intermediate folder should be able to handle anything in this book.
Finally a Montroll book on insects............2001-06-20
Even after getting this one, I cannot help but wonder what he will come up with next.
A general comment is that is book's models is of intermediate standard, similar in standard and style to Montroll's recent books. The birds can be classified as slightly below the intermediate standard suitable for beginners who wants to try something a bit more difficult. Compared to his first book "Origami for the Enthusiasts" and "Animal Origami for the Enthusiasts", Montroll's two outstanding books, the models within are of slightly lower standard. I believe Montroll is capable of doing better that is why I keep looking forward to his new books and purchasing every one in the market.
In this book, Montroll tackle the subject on insects which he has yet to do so in other books. Although the final product's standard is below what I expected, nevertheless, the insects have all the necessary body parts and they are not too difficult to fold. I have seen some of Montroll's insects and I had high hopes when I saw the title of his new book.
For birds, you will find models on goose, cardinal, crow, snipe, ibis, flamingo, ostrich, pheasant, quetzal, pelican, turkey, woodpecker, goose with outstretched wings, pigeon, humming bird, vulture, robin, crane, parrot and stork. None of these models caught my eye and cause me to sit down immediately to fold it. My favourites are pheasant, humming bird, pigeon and cardinal. I like folding birds.
For insects, you find scavenger beetle, ladybird, fly, spider, wasp, long-horned beetle, earwing and butterfly. Again nothing here caught my eye. Sorry if I am difficult to please. I cannot help but compare this to Kawahata's Insects.
Overall, if I were to compare this book with other Montroll's books, I will give this 3.5 out of 5 but compare with other origami books in the market, I will give this a 4.5 out of 5. Hence I rate this with 5 stars.
This book is still a good investment for origami enthusiasts.
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Beginner's Origami: Birds, Beasts, Bugs, & Butterflies
Steve Biddle , and Megumi Biddle Manufacturer: Metropolitan Museum of Art ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover Similar Items:
ASIN: 1588390276 |
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With this handsome book, anyone can make striking works of origami. The twenty birds, beasts, bugs, and butterflies featured here were inspired by animals that appear in the works of art in the Metropolitan Museum. Starting with a simple-to-make butterfly, the pieces in the book become gradually more complex, so that even beginners will have mastered origami by the time they finish all the models. Appropriate for children and adults alike, the book includes a pocket filled with forty-five pieces of traditional origami paper.Customer Reviews:
Excellent book for kids or beginners!.......2007-05-17
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Elements of Interior Lightframe Construction
Katherine S. Ankerson Manufacturer: Fairchild Books & Visuals ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback Similar Items:
ASIN: 1563672553 |
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Elements of Interior and Lightframe Construction
Katherine S. Ankerson Manufacturer: Fairchild Books & Visuals ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover ASIN: 1563673304 |
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Elements of Interior and Lightframe Construction: Instructor's Guide with CDROM
Katherine S. Ankerson Manufacturer: Fairchild Books & Visuals ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback ASIN: 1563672995 |
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Shark-Infested Waters: The Saatchi Collection of British Art in the 90s
Sarah Kent Manufacturer: Philip Wilson Publishers ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback Similar Items:
ASIN: 0856675849 |
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Charles Saatchi's collection of young British artists is one of the most celebrated collections of contemporary art in the world featuring the works of artists such as Damien Hirst, Marc Quinn, Gavin Turk and Marcus Harvey. The book explores the ideas, aspirations, and attitudes that inform each artist and the way that they are manifested in the end product.
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Shark-Infested Waters: The Saatchi Collection of British Art in the 90s
Sarah Kent Manufacturer: Zwemmer ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback ASIN: B000OSOP3Q |
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A Narrative of the Life of Mrs. Mary Jemison
James E. Seaver Manufacturer: University of Oklahoma Press ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback Similar Items:
ASIN: 0806127171 |
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The meeting of two cultures.......2006-11-07
Fantastic Indian Captivity Narrative.......2003-03-27
In November 1823, when she was in her 80s, Mary Jemison, at the urging of many of the friendly local inhabitants, gave her amazing life story to James Seaver to publish for posterity. Though his truthfulness in some details of that account has often been called into question, this book is one of the most important and complete of any of the Indian captivity narratives to come out of the period between the French and Indian War and the War of 1812, which most historians mark as the end of the period of influence of the Eastern Woodland tribes. This account gives unequalled insight into the Seneca Indians and their ways including religion, food, hunting, warfare, culture, etc.
Mary had many opportunities to leave the Indians and return to white civilization but chose not to do so and thus was witness to some of the most amazing events in the history of her adopted people. Her tale is important to not only historians and ethnologists, but to the general public itself as it is a truly amazing story of triumph and tragedy for a proud people struggling to survive in the face of overwhelming odds as a young United States continued to expand, forever extinguishing their way of life.
Fascinating History.......1999-12-05
Firsthand account of Captive who became tribal Matriarch.......1996-05-30
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A Narrative Of The Life Of Mrs. Mary Jemison Who Was Taken By The Indians In The Year 1755
James E. Seaver Manufacturer: Kessinger Publishing ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback ASIN: 1419102516 |
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Full title: A Narrative Of The Life Of Mrs. Mary Jemison Who was taken by the Indians, in the year 1755, when only about twelve years of age, and has continued to reside amongst them to the present time. Containing An Account of the Murder of her Father and his Family; her sufferings; her marriage to two Indians; her troubles with her Children; barbarities of the Indians in the French and Revolutionary Wars; the life of her last Husband, etc.; and many Historical Facts never before published. Carefully taken from her own words, November 29th, 1823.Download Description
Full title: A Narrative Of The Life Of Mrs. Mary Jemison Who was taken by the Indians, in the year 1755, when only about twelve years of age, and has continued to reside amongst them to the present time. Containing An Account of the Murder of her Father and his Family; her sufferings; her marriage to two Indians; her troubles with her Children; barbarities of the Indians in the French and Revolutionary Wars; the life of her last Husband, etc.; and many Historical Facts never before published. Carefully taken from her own words, November 29th, 1823.
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Narrative of the Life of Mrs. Mary Jemison who was Taken by the Indians in the Year 1755 When Only About Twelve Years of Age, and has Continued to Reside Amongst Them to the Present Time
James E. Seaver Manufacturer: RANDOM HOUSE ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover ASIN: B000TSQ5WK |
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We planted, tended and harvested our corn: gender, ethnicity, and transculturation in 'A Narrative of the Life of Mrs. Mary Jemison.': An article from: Women and Language
Karen Oakes Manufacturer: George Mason University ProductGroup: Book Binding: Digital ASIN: B00093NLJ0 Release Date: 2005-07-28 |
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This digital document is an article from Women and Language, published by George Mason University on March 22, 1995. The length of the article is 7322 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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A narrative of the life of Mrs. Mary Jemison: Who was taken by the Indians, in the year 1755, when only about twelve years of age
James E Seaver Manufacturer: American Scenic and Historic Preservation Society ProductGroup: Book Binding: Unknown Binding ASIN: B00072I2QU |
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The life and works of Dr. James Everett Seaver, author of The narrative of the life of Mary Jemison
William Lonberger Manufacturer: s.n.] ProductGroup: Book Binding: Unknown Binding ASIN: B0006YHMVA |
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A NARRATIVE OF THE LIFE OF MRS. MARY JEMISON
James E. Seaver Manufacturer: THE AMERICAN SCENIC AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION SOCIETY ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback ASIN: B000K5RRSS |
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A narrative of the life of Mrs. Mary Jemison,: Who was taken by the Indians, in the year 1755, when only about twelve years of age, and has continued to ... many historical facts never before published
James E Seaver Manufacturer: Printed by W. Walker ProductGroup: Book Binding: Unknown Binding ASIN: B0008AAT76 |
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A narrative of the life of Mrs. Mary Jemison,: Who was taken by the Indians, in the year 1755, when only about twelve years of age, and has continued to reside amongst them to the present time
James E Seaver Manufacturer: W. Walker ProductGroup: Book Binding: Unknown Binding ASIN: B0008AAT8U |
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A narrative of the life of Mrs. Mary Jemison,: Who was taken by the Indians, in the year 1775, when only about twelve years of age, and has continued to reside amongst them to the present time
James E Seaver Manufacturer: Printed by J.D. Bemis and Co ProductGroup: Book Binding: Unknown Binding ASIN: B00085GLGY |
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