Triple Identity: A Dan Gordon Intelligence Thriller (Dan Gordon Intelligence Thrill)
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  • Four stars for the set up of the plot of this first novel
  • A Riveting Ride of a Novel - It's No Coincidence it's Called an 'Intelligence' Thriller
  • EXCELLENT READ
Triple Identity: A Dan Gordon Intelligence Thriller (Dan Gordon Intelligence Thrill)
Haggai Carmon
Manufacturer: Zoland Books
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 158195218X
Release Date: 2006-05-23

Book Description

Investigating attorney Dan Gordon is working for a unit of the U.S. Department of Justice that combats money launderers outside the United States. A routine mission develops into a complex international plot involving murder, espionage, kidnapping, conspiracy, and romance. Gordon, an indefatigable bloodhound, calls on his innate shrewdness, as well as his secret Mossad past and training, to ferret out the truth. In this intelligence thriller, attorney Haggai Carmon, a U.S Department of Justice outside consultant, weaves an ingenious plot. The Byzantine, subterranean methods by which rogue states - in this case the theocracy of Iran - seek to acquire nuclear materials are illuminated. If you want to understand how the CIA and the Mossad work, alone and together, you'll get no better picture than the one told in this compulsively readable intelligence thriller.

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars Four stars for the set up of the plot of this first novel.......2007-01-04

With a very enticing, clever and smart plot, that makes the reader tick from the very beginning, and carefully worked out with alluring elements for lovers of spy novels like Israel Mossad operational recruitment procedures and operational tricks, ruthless Iranians agents making shady deals to obtain components to make the A bomb, greedy European bank executives and the CIA intervention, the author conceives a very attractive fiction novel based on his own life experiences

However there are some features, that in my opinion he must work hard to improve for future spy novels.

It is clear that Mr Carmon is not a professional writer and it shows, as the language he employs is plain and simple as the one you may find in the World section of any English language newspaper.

He also makes a second mistake as an apprentice, and that is, to unveil the whole scheme of the plot in the last 20 pages, reeling off names, places, bay guys, situations and events, one right after the other overwhelming the mind of the reader instead of making breathtaking twists and turns every step of the way.

5 out of 5 stars A Riveting Ride of a Novel - It's No Coincidence it's Called an 'Intelligence' Thriller.......2006-07-21

After finishing the fourth Dan Brown (Davinci Code author) book, I had gone to Barnes and Noble to find something of the same vane. Upon asking one of the employees, I was pointed to Triple Identity, or what he referred to as "a book as entertaining and thrilling as the Davinci code yet Carmon actually has both an IQ and something worthwhile to write about."

Dan Gordon, the character Carmon has created, is more realistic and edgy than Bourne, Bauer, and Bond combined. Triple Identity is a triple threat of excitement, realism, and intelligence. If you want to read a book, buy this. If you want to read two books, buy this twice. The sequel, The Red Syndrome, should be arriving at my doorstep next week.

4 out of 5 stars EXCELLENT READ.......2006-06-07

This book is exceptionally well-written and interesting. Great insight into the CIA and Mossad.
Triple Identity: An Intelligence Thriller (Dan Gordon Thrillers)
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Jigsaw puzzle of a thriller
  • overrated
  • Terrific!
  • Must Read
  • Dan Brown can kiss this book's A**
Triple Identity: An Intelligence Thriller (Dan Gordon Thrillers)
Haggai Carmon
Manufacturer: Steerforth
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 1586420909
Release Date: 2005-07-05

Book Description

Investigating attorney Dan Gordon is working for a unit of the U.S. Department of Justice that combats money launderers outside the United States. A routine mission develops into a complex international plot involving murder, espionage, kidnapping, conspiracy, and romance. Gordon, an indefatigable bloodhound, calls on his innate shrewdness, as well as his secret Mossad past and training, to ferret out the truth. In this intelligence thriller, attorney Haggai Carmon, a U.S Department of Justice outside consultant, weaves an ingenious plot. The Byzantine, subterranean methods by which rogue states - in this case the theocracy of Iran - seek to acquire nuclear materials are illuminated. If you want to understand how the CIA and the Mossad work, alone and together, you'll get no better picture than the one told in this compulsively readable intelligence thriller.

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars Jigsaw puzzle of a thriller.......2006-10-28

Reading this book gave me the feel of a jigsaw puzzle coming together. The pieces are bits of plot and character swirling about the investigator Dan Gordon as he tries to juggle them into a coherent image. And as in all good jigsaw puzzles, the empty spaces hint at shapes still out there, clues to hunt down and bring home. The story is driven by this hunt for the missing pieces, and the logic that holds them all together. Along the way - between murder, abduction, and money laundry schemes - there is shoptalk about the business of intelligence and espionage. I learned when it is proper to classify a document top secret or confidential, how to evaluate the reliability of a piece of information, how a deadbolt works, and even a little bit on the physics of nuclear fuels. It's also a timely book, centered on Iran's quest for the bomb, and the nuclear supermarket that the former Soviet Union may have become.

3 out of 5 stars overrated.......2006-06-21

It is boring and predictable and some (fotunately not all) actions by all persons involved look either unmotivated or way too stupid. Also, there are some clear editorial oversights.

On the plus side, there is a feeling that the author does have some real life experience in these matters - in my view the 'boring' attribute comes out of this.

5 out of 5 stars Terrific!.......2005-11-14

This book is terrific. Great characters,settings, and superb trade knowledge. I am eager to buy the first sequel.

5 out of 5 stars Must Read.......2005-09-16

Absolutely loved this book! I read a lot of espionage/thriller books and this one was by far one of the best I've read. From the dialogue to the descriptions of locales and operations, the reader is led along a most interesting journey with characters that hold your attention. Finally, the book is very believable--no "Dan Brown suspensions of disbelief" in this one. Can hardly wait for more Dan Gordon novels!

5 out of 5 stars Dan Brown can kiss this book's A**.......2005-08-18

Wow.

The three letters above summarize the intensity and ferociousness with which this book leapt out at me, as I read it within 48 hours. I've read my fair share of Grisham, Cussler and Brown (but everyone's read Brown), and out of all of these, Triple Identity was by far the most enjoyable.

Originally written in Hebrew, this Dirty Harry-esque chase through Europe follows Dan Gordon, an ex-Israeli intelligence (Mossad) operative working for the Justice Department, tracking money people owe to the American gov't. In Triple Identity, Gordon, a character partially based on author Haggai Carmon's own experiences, (sorry for all the commas) chases Raymond DeLouise, a banker with a bankrupt bank and 90 million dollars in debt, through DeLouise's shady past, a pursuit that eventually involves multiple countries, several intellegence agencies and at least one "big-breasted" secretary.

The catch? DeLouise is dead on Page 1. Set to the background of the first Cold War and the collapse of Soviet Russia, Triple Identity is an experience worth going through. Lovers of spy novels, thrillers and casual readers alike will enjoy the complexity of Carmon's multiple-layered plots and the games his characters play.

In short, buy this book. Right now.

George MacDonald Original Works Series III : Black and White Illustrated: The Light Princess and Other Fairy Tales, The Wise Woman/Gutta Percha Willie (a duplex)
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    George MacDonald Original Works Series III : Black and White Illustrated: The Light Princess and Other Fairy Tales, The Wise Woman/Gutta Percha Willie (a duplex)

    Manufacturer: Johannesen
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    Binding: Hardcover
    ASIN: 1881084213
    The Wise Woman/Gutta Percha Willie (George Macdonald Original Works)
    Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    • Also known as The Lost Princess
    The Wise Woman/Gutta Percha Willie (George Macdonald Original Works)
    George MacDonald
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    5 out of 5 stars Also known as The Lost Princess.......2000-06-18

    This book is definitely worth reading for people of all ages. Its contents are thought provoking and life changing. In this story, a wise woman intervenes in the lives of two very spoiled girls. They are spoiled in different ways, and come from very different backgrounds: one is a princess, and one is a shepherd's cherished daughter. The wise woman takes these girls and gives them a chance to change. It is exciting to read and find out who will change for the better.
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      George MacDonald
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      Beetle in the Anthill
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        Beetle in the Anthill
        Arkady and Boris STRUGATSKY
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        Binding: Hardcover
        ASIN: B000OPE6RY
        Beetle in the Anthill (Best of Soviet Science Fiction)
        Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
        • more than ordinary science fiction
        • Another view at a Super Hero
        Beetle in the Anthill (Best of Soviet Science Fiction)
        Arkady Strugatsky , and Boris Strugatsky
        Manufacturer: Macmillan Pub Co
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        Binding: Hardcover

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        ASIN: 0026151200

        Customer Reviews:

        5 out of 5 stars more than ordinary science fiction.......1999-06-09

        I have read all the books written by brothers A&B Strugatskii and would name them among my favourite authors. This particular book is actually a second and probably the most popular part of a trilogy where the main charachter is Maxim Kammerrer. In spite of that it can be easily read separately. The story will keep even the ones who do not like science fiction preoccupied for a few hours. The authors explore our fear of the unknown. What is the real purpose of the alien world and its beings? Are they offering a friendly hand or are they here to destroy us? Or, may be, they are merely passing by... To make matters more complicated, the potential alien does not know that he might be a walking bomb as Earth is the only home he had ever known...

        5 out of 5 stars Another view at a Super Hero.......1999-03-03

        Why would a SuperMan (or X-man) want to stick around on the little Earth, getting the poor humans out of various boring problems?

        May be, because he (or she) does not realize his (or her) powers. Or, because, he feels gratefull or has some other emotional attachments.

        But this things can not keep him for too long...
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          How to Dry Foods
          Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
          • Excellent Book
          • Beyond banana chips and beef jerky....
          • The only dehydrator book that you'll need!!!
          • Excellent Reference
          • A great reference for anyone interested in food-drying
          How to Dry Foods
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          ASIN: 1557884978

          Book Description

          A kitchen favorite for more than two decades-revised and expanded. Includes more than 100 irresistible recipes.

          When you dry food, you're saving everything: energy, nutrients, money, and, best of all, taste. This step-by-step guide to drying all kinds of fruits, vegetables, and nuts is also the most comprehensive reference available for methods of drying and home dehydrating equipment. The only book needed to master this age-old culinary tradition, How to Dry Foods includes:

          - Step-by-step instructions on how to dry a wide variety of foods
          - Updated information about equipment and drying techniques
          - More than 100 delicious recipes, from main courses to desserts and more
          - Helpful charts and tables for at-a-glance reference
          - Food safety tips
          - Clever crafts that are made from dried foods

          Customer Reviews:

          5 out of 5 stars Excellent Book.......2007-08-26

          How to Dry Foods
          This is a fabulous book.Just about everything you need
          to know about drying anything that can be dried. Many great recipes
          and dehydrator tips.An excellent choice and purchase.

          5 out of 5 stars Beyond banana chips and beef jerky...........2004-12-07

          Ms. Delong gives the dehydrator cook many more choices and new introductions to use of their machine with this great book. Learn to dry fruits and vegetables and flowers, how to use them in conventional recipes - this book has it all. If you have a dehydrator but want to move beyond dried meat, this is for you!

          5 out of 5 stars The only dehydrator book that you'll need!!!.......2004-09-29

          If you are only going to buy one book--this is the one!! It covers everything, yet is not complicated or overwhelming. It's directions are very clear and has lots of wonderful pictures. I can't think of anything that it doesn't cover. It also has a nice section of recipes to use all those wonderful foods that you've dried. A definite winner.

          5 out of 5 stars Excellent Reference.......2001-09-17

          This is a fantastic reference for drying food.

          The author takes the time to explain in detail the different methods of preparing food for dehydrating food. She discusses sulfiting, steaming, no prep. etc. The author also explains the various methods of drying food (oven, dehydrator etc.) The pictures only enhance the text. Further more, the author provides several charts (one for fruit, one for vegies, one for meat, one for herbs) regarding how well certain foods dry, how long each food will save when dried. I particularly liked the recipes that used dried foods.

          This is a great book to have if you are interested in drying foods. I constantly refer to this book every time I dry the extra food we have on hand.

          5 out of 5 stars A great reference for anyone interested in food-drying.......1998-08-25

          This book provides step-by-step instructions for drying fruits, vegetables, herbs and meats, along with tasty recipes that use dried foods. I loved the creative ideas for fruit roll-ups, a hit with kids of all ages! If you have a baby in the house, there are several recipes for making your own baby food! The author also gives references for different products on the market. This book is easy to read and understand - a must for anyone who would like to learn more about food-drying.
          How to Dry Fruits and Vegetables at Home and 50 Good Recipes for Cooking With Them
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            How to Dry Fruits and Vegetables at Home and 50 Good Recipes for Cooking With Them
            Inc. Farm Journal
            Manufacturer: DoubleDay
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            All You Need to Know About Herbs How to Grow, Pick and Dry Herbs 50 Recipes for Food and Drink Herbal Cosmetics
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              How to Dry Foods
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                How to Dry Foods
                Deanna Delong
                Manufacturer: H.P. Books
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                ASIN: B000OC9MAI
                How to Dry Foods
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                  How To Repair Food: What To Do When Food is Overcooked, Burned, Too Dry......
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                    How to Sun Dry Your Food
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                      Manufacturer: Self Reliance Foundation
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                      Harvesting herbs. (how to dry herbs)(includes information on vegetable preservation): An article from: Countryside & Small Stock Journal
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                        Harvesting herbs. (how to dry herbs)(includes information on vegetable preservation): An article from: Countryside & Small Stock Journal

                        Manufacturer: Countryside Publications Ltd.
                        ProductGroup: Book
                        Binding: Digital
                        ASIN: B00093N9KG
                        Release Date: 2005-07-28

                        Book Description

                        This digital document is an article from Countryside & Small Stock Journal, published by Countryside Publications Ltd. on September 1, 1995. The length of the article is 1193 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.

                        From the supplier: Drying is the most common way of preserving the flavor of herbs. Herbs can be dried in an oven or in a brown paper bag. Homesteaders who plan to preserve herbs should pick them early in the morning as the dew is drying and gather them before the flower buds are fully developed.

                        Citation Details
                        Title: Harvesting herbs. (how to dry herbs)(includes information on vegetable preservation)
                        Publication: Countryside & Small Stock Journal (Magazine/Journal)
                        Date: September 1, 1995
                        Publisher: Countryside Publications Ltd.
                        Volume: v79 Issue: n5 Page: p18(2)

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                        How to Dry Foods:  enjoy wholesome dried fruits, vegetables, meats
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                          How to Dry Foods: enjoy wholesome dried fruits, vegetables, meats
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                          How to dry fruits and vegetables,
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                            George Washington Carver
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                            ASIN: B0008C0QLS

                            Nature Aquarium World: Book 3 (Nature Aquarium World)
                            Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
                            • Book 3 (Nature Aquarium World
                            • If you love the first two you will love this one too!
                            • Beautiful pictures but horrible for information
                            • Obviously part III
                            • Nature Aquarium World : Book 3
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                            • Takashi Amano's classic books on aquarium decoration. Learn how to make

                            ASIN: 0793820782

                            Product Description

                            300 pages, hardcover. By Takashi Amano. Learn to set up tanks and decorate them according to precepts laid down by Nature herself. Beautiful photos capture the artistry of each tank, and all necessary technical information for duplication is provided.

                            Customer Reviews:

                            5 out of 5 stars Book 3 (Nature Aquarium World.......2007-05-31

                            This really is a fantastic book. Try to understand the Japanese culture and you'll understand the way mr. Takashi Amano disigns his aquariums.
                            The use of simplicity is amazing but not easy to realize. For every aquarist is the whole serie 1,2,3 a must. Fantastic. Good written and very nice taken photos as well.

                            4 out of 5 stars If you love the first two you will love this one too!.......2007-01-19

                            the first two books were great with my personal fave being Nature Aquarium World 1 but this one was beautifully designed and illistrated. Not only are the illistrations wounderful but the "about takashi" section of the book made for some brief and enlighting reading.

                            2 out of 5 stars Beautiful pictures but horrible for information.......2003-02-10

                            I got this book and I was suprized to find out that it had very little information whatsoever as to how his tanks were set up and the techniques he uses. I would not recommend this book for anything other then something nice to look at and wish that you hand the time to put into making your own tanks look like that.

                            4 out of 5 stars Obviously part III.......2002-05-29

                            Important to note this is part III in the series. If you own part one, this is a nice addition. If you don't own part one, get it first. It's the best of Amano's photo books. Yes, these are well photographed coffee table books, not manuals to "do it yourself," although they do give you a lot of good info to work with.

                            The plant names don't correspond with Western plant names. You'll have to ID things yourself based on the photographs.

                            A great book of inspiration once you know the essentials of aquatic plantscaping & fishkeeping.

                            Amano's tanks are a living work of art. If you're already into freshwater planted fishtanks, get this book! After you've bought book one, Nature Aquarium World, of course

                            4 out of 5 stars Nature Aquarium World : Book 3.......2000-02-07

                            Its important to note that this book is a series of photographs. There is not very much information to read except how the author looks after the tanks. The photographs are awe inspiring and its worth a place on anyone's bookshelf. The author works WITH nature to set up these tanks and the results are stunning.

                            One of a Kind: American Art Jewelry Today
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                              Susan Grant Lewin
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                              The Art of Exterior Painting: A Step-By-Step Guide to Choosing Colors and Painting Your Home
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                              The Art of Exterior Painting: A Step-By-Step Guide to Choosing Colors and Painting Your Home
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                            • Hire a professional to paint your home or help you choose colors.
                            • Assess technical information on paints, stains, application tools, and surfaces.
                            • Use the best application techniques for expert results.

                              Customer Reviews:

                              3 out of 5 stars This book was exactly what I expected........2002-12-27

                              Obviously, since this book is printed by Benjamin Moore Paints, there will be a certain amount of self-advertising following it's advice on choosing the proper paints and equipment (like the recipies on the back of soup cans).
                              However, this book was a good primer (pardon the pun) for anyone who is compentant enough to paint the insides of a house, and is just starting to tackle the outside of their home.
                              I found it chock full of useful advice, but lacking in enough procedural details to be called a "step-by-step" guide.
                              It'll say things like "Strip and sand the exterior trim before priming" and I'll say things like "HOW?!?"

                              1 out of 5 stars I'm still stuck.......2002-03-05

                              I have purchased several guides for painting houses in the "home improvements" category. They were fine for learning about painting a house, but I'm hiring painter, so I don't really need that information. What I need is help choosing the right color. Obviously I don't want to make a mistake. I already know that I want a yellow house. But none of the colors I have tested look right. They are all too bright or dark even though they look pale on the paint chips. When I saw this book, I noticed the phrase "choosing paint colors" right in the title, so I assumed it was the answer. But, I felt every bit as stuck at the paint store as I did before reading the book. My expectation was that I wouldn't have to start going through paint chips anymore, but the information in the book wasn't specific enough to be useful to me. The book did not meet my expectations.

                              1 out of 5 stars Where are the painted houses?.......2002-03-04

                              I thought this book would give me photographs of painted houses and their paint colors. Instead it gave detailed information on the paint process itself with scant few houses where the whole house shows. Its mostly pretty photos like the rooftop of a house with a weatherwane on it, or a window with a window box of flowers under it. Where are the painted houses? I can't figure out what color to paint my house using this book.

                              1 out of 5 stars More attractive than helpful.......2002-03-03

                              I bought the book because I needed help figuring out what color to paint my house, but it really didn't help me. The book looks good, but what I need is help choosing colors. I returned it.

                              4 out of 5 stars The Art of Exterior Painting.......2000-08-08

                              Painting a house or even thinking about it is no fun. I visited a Benjamin Moore Paint Store and browsed through the store's only copy of the book, The Art of Exterior Painting. The book is very well written with the basics of house painting described in detail and with color photos describing problems, solutions and ultimate results. The book impressed me so much I went home and ordered it via Amazon for my own reference as I plan to paint my house. An excellent PRIMER!
                              Step-By-Step Exterior Painting (Step-By-Step)
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                                Meredith Press
                                Manufacturer: Meredith Books
                                ProductGroup: Book
                                Binding: Paperback

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                                ASIN: 0696206773
                                Painting: How to Paints Walls, Ceilings, Trim & Exteriors (Easy-Step Series)
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                                  Painting: How to Paints Walls, Ceilings, Trim & Exteriors (Easy-Step Series)
                                  Jeff Beneke
                                  Manufacturer: Sterling Pub Co Inc
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                                  Concepts in Architectural Acoustics
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                                  Concepts in Architectural Acoustics
                                  M.David Egan
                                  Manufacturer: McGraw-Hill Education
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                                  Binding: Hardcover

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                                  Customer Reviews:

                                  5 out of 5 stars Nil.......1999-06-04

                                  I have not yet read this book - However, I would like to know more about the contents / introductory of this book. Please forward me information regarding the above book, 'Concepts in Achitectural Acoustics' by M. David Egan Email is fine. Aternately, if postage is efficient, then my address is

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                                  Acoustical planning concepts for worship house sanctuaries
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                                    Neil Thompson Shade
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                                    Concepts in Architectural Acoustics
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                                      David Egan
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                                      ASIN: B000OLTW68

                                      Between the Lives: Partners in Art
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                                        Between the Lives: Partners in Art

                                        Manufacturer: Auckland University Press
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                                        Binding: Paperback

                                        Artists, Architects & PhotographersArtists, Architects & Photographers | Arts & Literature | Biographies & Memoirs | Subjects | Books
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                                        ASIN: 1869403339

                                        Book Description

                                        This fascinating look at artists and their intimate partners takes nine well-known New Zealand couples and explores the many aspects of their lives—particularly how the presence of an artistic companion or soul mate impacts the art they produce. Combining the pleasures of gossip with information about how these artists have conducted their lives, this illuminates many of the themes found in the artists' paintings, poems, and films that revolve around their partners and the strains of producing serious art in a small and isolated country. The couples include Gil and Pat Hanly, Colin and Anne McCahon, Sylvia and Peter Siddell, Frances Hodgkins and D. K. Richmond, James K. Baxter and Jacquie Sturm, Kendrick Smithyman and Mary Stanley, Rudall and Ramai Hayward, Toss and Edith Woollaston, and Meg and Alister te Ariki Campbell. All told, nine painters, six poets, two filmmakers, and a photographer are included.
                                        Contemporary New Zealand painters
                                        Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
                                        • Essential portraits of New Zealand painters
                                        • Essential portraits of New Zealand painters
                                        Contemporary New Zealand painters
                                        Marti Friedlander
                                        Manufacturer: A. Taylor
                                        ProductGroup: Book
                                        Binding: Unknown Binding

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                                        ASIN: 0908578148

                                        Customer Reviews:

                                        4 out of 5 stars Essential portraits of New Zealand painters.......2000-06-22

                                        This book is a landmark in New Zealand publishing. For the first time painters are seen as being central to the culture of New Zealand. In a brilliant text by Jim and Mary Barr one becomes aware that New Zealand has a short yet very intense art history. Marti Friedlander's photographs are incisive and generous in their vision of artist's lives. Her empathy is obvious and the photographs are not overwhelmed by design elements. This is a real treasure of a book and one of the best art publications produced in New Zealand.

                                        4 out of 5 stars Essential portraits of New Zealand painters.......2000-06-22

                                        This book is a landmark in New Zealand publishing. For the first time painters are seen as being central to the culture of New Zealand. In a brilliant text by Jim and Mary Barr one becomes aware that New Zealand has a short yet very intense art history. Marti Friedlander's photographs are incisive and generous in their vision of artist's lives. Her empathy is obvious and the photographs are not overwhelmed by design elements. This is a real treasure of a book and one of the best art publications produced in New Zealand.
                                        Contemporary Painting in New Zealand
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                                          Michael Dunn
                                          Manufacturer: Craftsman House (AU)
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                                          Binding: Hardcover

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                                          Something for the Birds
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                                            Something for the Birds
                                            Jacqueline Fahey
                                            Manufacturer: Auckland University Press
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                                            Binding: Paperback

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                                            ASIN: 186940355X

                                            Book Description

                                            Fizzing with wit and style and featuring original illustrations by the author, this lively, humorous, and tragic memoir traces the roots of a distinguished painter and her crucial role in New Zealand's feminist movement. Exploring the author's Irish ancestors; childhood in provincial Timaru, New Zealand; bohemian life as a student; and marriage to celebrated psychiatrist Fraser Macdonald, these stories highlight the evolution of culture and visual arts in New Zealand while they brilliantly depict her courageous and flamboyant trek through life.

                                            Exiled Memories: A Cuban Childhood
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                                            Exiled Memories: A Cuban Childhood
                                            Pablo Medina
                                            Manufacturer: Persea Books
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                                            ASIN: 0892552808

                                            Book Description

                                            A happy, middle-class childhood lived in the shadows of sweeping social change and oncoming revolution—such was the experience of novelist Pablo Medina. In this memoir, Medina revisits his curious double world, recalling the pre-revolutionary Cuba of his first twelve years, 1948-1960. His recollections move easily from his childhood adventures to warm remembrances of family and friends to his growing awareness of the social conflicts that would ultimately send his family into exile in the United States. Medina also draws on the memories of his elders to extend his memoir back to the Cuban War of Independence and forward through the twentieth century to the fall of the Batista regime, the victory of the Revolution in 1959, and the family's growing disillusionment with the Castro regime. This first paperback edition also includes a new Epilogue describing Medina's visit to Cuba in 1999. 14 black and white photographs, preface, epilogue, glossary.

                                            Customer Reviews:

                                            5 out of 5 stars A Great Read.......2000-07-11

                                            Pablo Medina's memoirs of growing up in Cuba are so engaging that the reader imagines he, too, has grown up on that tropical island in the 1950's.

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