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The O. Henry Prize Stories 2002 (Prize Stories (O Henry Awards))
Larry Dark Manufacturer: Anchor ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback Similar Items:
ASIN: 0385721625 Release Date: 2002-08-27 |
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Established early in the last century as a memorial to the great American short story master O. Henry, throughout its history this annual collection has consistently offered a remarkable sampling of contemporary short stories. Each year, stories are chosen from large and small literary magazines, and a panel of distinguished writers is enlisted to make the final selection. The result is a superb collection of inventive, full-bodied stories representing the very best in American and Canadian fiction.Customer Reviews:
Don't Buy It.......2003-02-06
weak collection.......2003-01-19
A mixed bag.......2002-11-28
Out of this collection my favorite short story was A.M. Homes' "Do Not Disturb", which is a tale of a husband trying his best to emotionally deal with his bitter terminally ill wife as their marriage falls apart. I also enjoyed Anthony Doerr's "The Hunter's Wife" about how a husband deals with the supernatural powers of his wife in Montana. The reason why I didn't give this book five stars is because I believe that there are more losers than winners in this collection. But don't just take my word for it. Remember that the appreciation of literature is subjective. You just may love it!
It must've been a good year..........2002-11-04
A beautiful and fitting departure for editor Dark........2002-10-16
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Selected Stories From the O. Henry Prize Stories 2002 (Unabridged)
Eggers, Oates, Larry, Dave, Joyce Carol Dark Manufacturer: audible.com ProductGroup: Book Binding: Audio Download ASIN: B00006JTHY |
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Peter Pan : The Original Tale of Neverland, Complete and Unabridged
J. M. Barrie , and Raquel Jaramillo Manufacturer: Simon & Schuster ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover Similar Items:
ASIN: 0743214498 |
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Peter Pan, J. M. Barrie's tale of the boy who wouldn't grow up, remains one of the most beloved children's books ever written. For nearly a hundred years, kids across the world have drifted off to sleep dreaming about Tinker Bell and the Lost Boys, pixie dust and ticking clocks, crocodiles and Captain Hook. But in spite of the story's visual richness, it has never been illustrated photographically until now.
In this lavishly produced edition of the unabridged adventure classic, designer and illustrator Raquel Jaramillo interprets Peter Pan through her wondrous photographic imagery. By blending illustration, photography, and computer technology, she blurs the lines between fiction and reality. The result is fresh and startlingly beautiful -- pure magic. Neverland comes alive with the immediacy and drama of a movie. Pirates stalk savage forests, mermaids swim through sun-kissed seas, children fly above undiscovered islands. Portrayed with a flesh-and-blood intimacy, the beloved characters of Peter Pan, Wendy Darling, Captain Hook, Tinker Bell, and Nana seem more real than ever before.
Part ghost story, part love story, tender, funny, and wise, Peter Pan is a haunting work that appeals equally to boys and girls. But in the wake of numerous abridged retellings, the famous Disney adaptation, and other big-screen updates, the true nature of the novel has been somewhat forgotten, its impact diminished with each passing generation. Jaramillo's stunning re-creation secures the legacy of the tale, in all its complexity, for a second century. It will prove to be as ageless as Peter himself.
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Success of digital photo in storytelling........2002-12-26
at last the full story- again!.......2001-11-28
This complete & unabridged original tale of Neverland(no, it was not ever Never Never Land!) is rich in Victorian/Edwardian England's sense of humor & propriety; of starched strangers getting to know each other across social barriers; of precious parents torn with guilt & passionate dogs bereft of duty. Of cocky young boys & mean-spirited pirates; of exotic redskins & luring mermaids & that dreadful ticking crocodile! Certainly not for the politically correct!
It is also rich in an entirely new way for Raquel Jaramillo has set Barrie's story to photographs in an immediate, fantastically textured, dreamy & magical way. This illustrator has refreshed the images to this oft-abbreviated story & revived its delightful & scary philosophies.
Psychology & political correctness aside, Raquel Jaramillo has done well with this master storyteller's greatest tale. Adults & children alike will be able to identify with the whole cast & once again become immersed in the magic.
"Second to the right & then straight on until morning..." how many nights did I slip into sleep, murmuring that phrase & dreaming I was on my way to Neverland where the Lost Boys made their homes(after all, girls were much too clever ever to fall out of their prams & get lost!)
Unabridged and relived.......2001-08-18
I remember the story of Wendy Darling, her brothers, parents, Peter Pan, Tinkerbell, Neverland, the mermaids, Tiger Lily, and all the wonderful situations that made up this animated fairytale in print. From the moment Wendy and Peter Pan meet, to the first flight, to the trips to Neverland and all the escapades that followed, to the end with a grown up Wendy and her own child -- it's all here in the manner in which it was really meant to be told. It's too unique to be missed by young or old. Rereading it as a grown-up was a magical experience.
Although I see nothing wrong with the Disney adaptation of Peter Pan, I am glad to see the original version back in fresh print. There isn't anything in Peter Pan I feel would affect young children, it's just a lengthy tale that would most likely take a week of bedtime reads to finish.
Pure beauty.......2001-06-18
Harriet Klausner
Pure Magic!.......2001-06-06
Peter Pan presented like this makes a beautiful coffee table book. You'll be anxious to read this to your children, and your older kids will engross themselves over it, too.
This is not the Peter Pan we had growing up! I highly recommend this book to parents and children who really appreciate a classic and a keepsake.
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Rewind to Yesterday
Susan Beth Pfeffer Manufacturer: Yearling ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback ASIN: 0440404746 Release Date: 1991-06-01 |
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Rewind to Yesterday.......2004-03-29
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Raw Juices Can Save Your Life: An A-Z Guide
Sandra Cabot Manufacturer: Whas ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback Similar Items:
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ASIN: 096739838X |
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Raw Juices Can Save Your Life! An A-Z Guide to Juicing by Dr. Sandra CabotIf you haven't experienced the miraculous benefits of holistic healing, RAW JUICES CAN SAVE YOUR LIFE! is a safe and effective way to join the alternative medicine revolution. Did you know that coconut soothes a sore throat, that strawberries are good skin cleansers, or that cabbage stimulates hair growth? Dr. Sandra Cabot has taken raw fruits and vegetables containing restorative, pain-relieving, and disease-fighting properties and combined them into simple juice concoctions that diminish or cure 65 common ailments. With detailed instructions for proper juicing, an extensive A-to-Z juicing guide, and a handy table of the healing properties of juices, this delicious little handbook is a perfect introduction to the advantages of using natural food remedies to improve your health.
Includes treatments for jet lag, digestive problems, migraines, arthritis, allergies, high blood pressure, and more.
With detailed advice for purchasing high-quality juicers and fresh produce.
Tells you which juice combinations to avoid.
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JUICES.......2007-09-15
It's helping me save my life.......2007-08-02
Quick, informative guide to juicing.......2007-03-12
Great book.......2006-06-29
great little juicing guide - all you need.......2005-12-05
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Encyclopedia Of Exotic Tropical Fishes For Freshwater Aquariums
Glen S. Axelrod , and Brian M. Scott Manufacturer: TFH Publications ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover Similar Items:
ASIN: 0793805708 |
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The Encyclopedia of Exotic Tropical Fishes for Freshwater Aquariums is an inspiring resource. The book is separated into two sections, with the first part encompassing six chapters of both general and specific fishkeeping information and the second part offering detailed profiles of 1000 freshwater species. All fish enthusiasts will appreciate the down-to-earth writing style and superb images by some of the world's top photographers. This practical reference also features anatomical drawings, multiple tip boxes, and over 2800 full-color photographs.Customer Reviews:
THE BEST BOOK REFERENCE.......2006-08-14
Truly exceptional book.......2006-07-27
A space filler book .......2006-06-23
Disappointing.......2006-03-12
A Very Good Reference but not Perfect.......2006-03-04
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The World of Wooden Bobbins
Manufacturer: Discovery Collection ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback ASIN: 0964672006 |
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I totally agree with reviewer Gay Ashley.......2003-01-08
The World of Wooden Bobbins.......2000-09-20
The World of Wooden Bobbins.......2000-06-25
Excellent Resource Guide!.......2000-03-30
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The World of Wooden Bobbins
Graham Fellows Manufacturer: Discovery Collection ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback ASIN: B000V00Q58 |
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The World of Wooden Bobbins
Pauline Fawcett Manufacturer: Discovery Collection ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback ASIN: B000JVCDYG |
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Sign Painting Techniques: Beginner to Professional
Ralph Gregory Manufacturer: St Books ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover Similar Items: ASIN: 0911380299 |
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Carpet magic: The art of carpets from the tents, cottages, and workshops of Asia
Jon Thompson Manufacturer: Barbican Art Gallery ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback ASIN: 0946372012 |
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Carpets: From the tents, cottages and workshops of Asia
Jon Thompson Manufacturer: Laurence King ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover ASIN: 1856690407 |
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Oriental Carpets : The Art of Carpets from the Tents, Cottages, & Workshops of Asia
Jon Thomson Manufacturer: Dutton ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback ASIN: B000JL0Y88 |
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Oriental Carpets from the Tents, Cottages, and Workshops of Asia
Jon Thompson Manufacturer: E. P. Dutton ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover ASIN: B000Q0RRRS |
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Flower Power: The Meaning of Flowers in Art, 1500-2000
Anna Pavord , Andrew Moor , and Christopher Garibaldi Manufacturer: Philip Wilson Publishers ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover Similar Items:
ASIN: 0856675733 |
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The book brings together a wide variety of ravishing illustrations of the cut flower in the history of European fine and decorative art since 1500. The inclusion of non-European traditions, such as those of China, Japan and the Indian sub-continent enrich the visual material and illustrate the differences between cultures.A series of thematic chapters follows a broadly chronological arrangement of works of fine and decorative art, manuscripts and books. The early symbolism and mythologies associated with flowers will be illustrated through beautifully detailed medieval illuminated manuscripts. Illustrations of paintings, textiles, furniture, silver and ceramics will focus on individual flowers through the course of the book.Accompanies an exhibition at Norwich Castle Museum amp; Art Gallery and Sheffield Millennium Galleries.
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Major Taylor: The Extraordinary Career of a Champion Bicycle Racer
Andrew Ritchie Manufacturer: The Johns Hopkins University Press ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback Similar Items:
ASIN: 0801853036 |
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Long before Jackie Robinson crossed baseball's color line, before Jack Johnson spawned a line of Great White Hopes desperate to take the heavyweight boxing crown back from a black man, Major Taylor was setting records and fighting bigotry in one of the most popular athletic arenas of the turn of the century. The "Extraordinary" in the title of this steady biography is not just spinning wheels.Both a world and national champion, Taylor bicycled to glory on three continents. His name on the marquee meant added revenue and attendance. In Europe, he was a superstar, and treated like one. Yet he was mocked by fellow riders in America, shunned by his sport's establishment, and died forgotten and penniless in Chicago in 1932. Part of why Taylor should be remembered is the way he reacted to the hatred he had to ride against: "I always played the game fairly and tried my hardest," he wrote in his own autobiography, which Ritchie thoroughly mines, "although I was not always given a square deal or anything like it ... I only ask from them the same kind of treatment which I give and am willing to continue to give."
Ritchie does yeoman's service in reviving Taylor's story and giving it context with a carefully studied examination of what life was like for black Americans 100 years ago. More importantly, he reaches into the muck of the past and returns with a clear picture of an endangered species: the thoroughly decent human being. --Jeff Silverman
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World champion at 19... One of the first black athletes to become world champion in any sport... 1-mile record holder... American sprint champion in 1898, 1899, 1900... triumphant tours of Europe and Australia... Victories against all European champions...
Until now a forgotten, shadowy figure, Marshall Walter "Major" Taylor is here revealed as one of the early sports world's most stylish, entertaining, and gentlemanly personalities. Born in 1878 in Indianapolis, the son of poor rural parents, Taylor worked in a bike shop until prominent bicycle racer "Birdie" Munger coached him for his first professional racing successes in 1896. Despite continuous bureaucratic--and, at times, physical--opposition, he won his first national championship two years later and became world champion in 1899 in Montreal. This beautifully illustrated, vividly narrated, and scrupulously researched biography recreates the life of a great international athlete at the turn of the century. Based on ten years of research--including extensive interviews with Major Taylor's 91-year old daughter--this is the dramatic story of a young black man who, against prodigious odds, rose to fame and stardom in the tempestuous world of international professional bicycle racing a century ago.
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Excellent early history of cycling and of a forgotten icon.......2004-09-03
Important History - Not Just About Bicycling.......1999-04-22
Well written, very well documented important historical work.......1999-03-31
Major Taylor, worlds greatest cyclist of incredible morals.......1997-02-14
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Major Taylor: The Extraordinary Career of a Champion Bicycle Racer
Andrew Ritchie Manufacturer: Bicycle Books ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover ASIN: B000P0O4P2 |
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