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Too Big Bear (Mini Teddy Tales)
Sally Grindley
Manufacturer: Orchard Books
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The Big Bears: Mini Book
Melvin Berger
Manufacturer: Newbridge Educational Publishing
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- My Name Is Bear (Bear In The Big Blue House)
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My Name Is Bear: Mini Board Book and Plush (Bear In The Big Blue House)
Nancy Inteli
Manufacturer: Simon Spotlight
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ASIN: 0689834101 |
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This interactive mini book and plush is perfect for Bear's littlest fans. The soft beanbag plush is just right for cuddling, and the simple storybook introduces Bear and all his friends. Little ones can move Bear's arms and legs as they follow along with the text.
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My Name Is Bear (Bear In The Big Blue House).......2000-07-18
It was a delightful multisensery book full of colourful pictures. The pages are easy for little hands to turn and when you have finished reading you can cuddle Bear in bed.
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Prosek has commandeered a unique branch for himself in the long stream of fishing literature. With Trout: An Illustrated History and Joe and Me, he's reeled in the reputation of a modern-day Audubon with a keen eye that translates experience into both words and watercolors. In The Complete Angler, he sets out to tackle the legacy of Isaak Walton, the granddaddy of littoral lit and his 17th-century classic, The Compleat Angler. While still an undergraduate, Prosek convinces the solons at Yale to fund a traveling fellowship for him to fish the waters Walton fished, to ponder their joint obsession with angling, and the fellowship and philosophies inherent in sitting on banks with a rod in your hand. "Fishing is my religion and the trout stream is my temple," Prosek declares proudly, which makes Walton at least a High Priest, if not the Messiah.
You certainly can't accuse Prosek of shrinking from a challenge. Walton's Compleat Angler is one of the towers of English literature. Not only the third most reprinted volume in the language (after the Bible and Shakespeare), it is the rare book that has spanned several centuries of readership without ever going out of print. Stepping into Walton's waders--literary and sporting--and fishing his way through public and private waters throughout Britain, Prosek attempts to navigate deeper, trickier currents than he's previously attempted. What he catches is part homage, part pilgrimage, part meditation, and entirely alluring--a work that balances youthful exuberance with insight and depth. Walton's considerable shadow challenges and encourages Prosek's growth as writer and artist; both his writing and the painting that illustrates this handsome effort are maturing. "I didn't exactly know what I would find," Prosek admits at the start. It's precisely this attitude that makes his journey, and the surprises he snares, all the more enchanting. --Jeff Silverman
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"Izaak Walton was my excuse to go to England. I had been thinking through ideas to get money from Yale in the form of a traveling fellowship for two years, and several attempts had failed. My last--and best--idea was to suggest to the fellowship committee that I go to England and fish in the footsteps of a legitimate seventeenth-century author, Izaak Walton, who wrote The Compleat Angler, the third most frequently reprinted book in the English language, one that has been in print for over three hundred years. I told them during my interview that Walton's words spoke to me, that fishing was my passion, and that his book represented and defended every facet of the art more lucidly than I ever could." -- James Prosek
James Prosek has been called "the Audubon of the fishing world" by the New York Times. A passionate fisherman and talented artist from a young age, he published two illustrated books on fish and fishing while still an undergraduate at Yale. After winning a traveling fellowship to follow in the footsteps of Izaak Walton, The Compleat Angler became his obsession. He was fascinated by Walton, a humble man who won the friendship of kings, and he was intrigued by the book's philosophies concerning the timelessness and immortality that could be achieved by fishing. Although Walton was sixty when The Compleat Angler was published and Prosek only twenty when he set off to visit England, they each had traits in common: a love of fishing and an extraordinary ability to make friends.
This is the story of a young man's pilgrimage through England, fishing the waters that are now privately held. Along with wonderful stories about good times, great fishing, and fine eating, this trip becomes an exploration of Waltonian ideals: how to live with humor, wisdom, contentment, and simplicity.
The original watercolors complementing the text are wonderful. Like Walton's book, The Complete Angler is not about fishing but about life. Or rather, it is about fishing--but fishing is life.
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Not Even Close to the Original.......2006-03-19
This book is false advertising and the name should be changed. Prosek is capitalizing on the name recognition of a classic. Walton's book is about fishing, respect for nature, and ultimately about how these parallel Christianity and Christian virtues. Prosek's book is about a privileged college student fishing in highly restricted areas in England, on someone else's nickel. Worst of all, Prosek makes it very clear that he does not believe in an afterlife, that he is not a Christian at all, and that fishing is his religion. Not a mention of ethics or conservation. Even if you are not a Christian (like Walton) it is clear that this book is an agnostic's attempt at flowery language, baseless earth worship, and self-fulfillment at other's expense. Walton would consider this book absolute bologna and consider Prosek a spoiled, self absorbed, pseudo-intellectual heretic. While reading Prosek I continually wondered how he could completely miss the point of the original. Walton's book is about fishing and how it parallels Christianity, Prosek's book is about fishing and how he does a lot of it at other's expense.
I give this book two stars for two reasons. First, it elaborates to the reader the current state of the classic waters in Walton's book. Unfortunately they are in a sad state of being enjoyed only by the super rich. Second, by reading this book maybe some will be encouraged to read the real item.
James, I love you man but please stick to painting.
Meet Izaak Walton.......2004-07-14
I enjoyed this book. I was one the people who had heard (quite a bit, actually) of Izaak Walton's "Angler", but had not read it. Prozek's work was the motivation for me to dive into the 17th century for a few hours and read the book. So, if for no other reason, I'm grateful to Prosek. There is a lot here to remind the reader that this is an effort made at the beginning of a literary career; some undisciplined gushing here; a bit of bragging there. But it's hard to deny that there was real effort involved. Prosek has worked on understanding both his subject and himself enough to win me over, even though I'm jealous that he (at least by his account) catches way more fish than I do.
not-so-deep thoughts.......2000-04-26
This book tries very hard to be "deep" and insightful; it is neither. This is not a book about the human condition; it is a book about a privileged young man fishing with privileged old people.
Prosek does lovely paintings, but the bottom line is that his writing lacks maturity. He violates many rules that should have been drilled into his head during "freshman comp" class. He doesn't show, he tells. He overuses flowery adjectives. And he can be melodramatic to the extreme.
There is no shortage of books about flyfishing that are filled with overblown prose, books that try to make flyfishing something it is not. This book is one of them.
Comparisons to Izaak Walton abound. This gets old after a while. So do the many "characters" Prosek fishes with, who we are told are very interesting and "quite delightful," but most seemed to be pompous, bland individuals.
For some reason, the trip itself bothered me. He got to fish many rivers only because he was a young man of privilege. Everyone he meets is awed by him, mainly because he is an Ivy Leaguer with the right connections. He then makes sure we know that the class-obsessed people he meet complimented him on his "class" and "character." He seems to revel in this, never examining his privilege. Many times I wanted him to quit rhapsodizing over trout and start examining his own life.
I was very disappointed in Prosek as a writer. It lacks the depth of a good travel book (like Fen Montaigne's "Reeling in Russia"). And he can't compare to sporting writers like McGuane, Bodio, Tom McIntyre and Robert F. Jones, all writers whose books reflect fierce joy, love, pain, conflict, and ambiguity.
I understand Prosek is now writing about love. Be very afraid.
For a painter he's a good writer..........1999-08-25
Let's face it, this is not a very good book. There is a tendency among those who fly fish to readily accept any ink put to paper as elegaic, contemplative and downright superior. Young Mr. Prosek is a fortunate lad, having pulled the wool over the eyes of the academic sachems at Yale to bless his fly fishing vacation in England as the subject of his thesis. He wraps the proposal in the esteemed pages of Izaak Walton's The Compleat Angler, the most purchased and least read book in the history of print. Prosek forces us to wade through a number of English rivers and some tedious prose, and in this respect he does resemble Walton. His constant comparisons of himself to Walton tend to bog down his writing. He ruminates on how he is standing in the same water that Walton once stood, the worst kind of conceit. You don't even stand in the same river yourself when you happen to be standing in one! The only redeeming feature of this volume is that it is beautiful book, with Prosek's watercolors generously peppered throughout. He is a gifted painter and his first book is one of my favorites. This volume, however, has more of the red herring about it than the noble trout. I admire a good con job, I just hate it when it's pulled on me.
I really look forward to reading this book.......1999-05-14
Having read Prosek's other two books (and having thoroughly enjoyed them, and given copies as gifts), I really look forward to reading this one - long anticipated. This young man has unusual talents, and (at least as of a couple of years ago) possesses another rare quality today - humility and politeness.
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Excellent Real-World Content.......2006-08-05
Carol Numrich has prepared a wonderful listening textbook that centers on the real-world news content supplied by National Public Radio's All Things Considered. It is appropriate for high school, college, and adult students and integrates reading, conversation, vocabulary, grammar, note-taking, and critical thinking skills into lessons that are focused on listening. Longman's excellent reputation in ESL publication and National Public Radio's award-winning program make this a quality resource, along with accompanying audio files, for intermediate to advanced students.
The book is divided into 12 units, each of which centers on a short audio piece. The unit begins with predicting and vocabulary exercises. Then students listen to the piece several times with specific questions or points related to the content to evaluate as they listen. Follow-up exercises include individual and group activities that focus on grammar concepts, conversation skills, and related writing. A transcript and answer key are provided in the back of the book.
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Face the Issues: Intermediate Listening and Critical Thinking Skills
Carol Numrich
Manufacturer: Longman Pub Group
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ASIN: 080130301X |
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Student textbook and audiocassettes in vinyl clamshell case.
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- Tommy Lee Edwards = genius!
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Art of Tommy Lee Edwards
Tommy Lee Edwards
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ASIN: 1932382046 |
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The Art of Tommy Lee Edwards collects artwork from every facet of this versatile artist's incredible career, including comic book work and art from Star Wars, The Matrix, James Bond, Mattel, and many others.
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Tommy Lee Edwards = genius!.......2007-04-09
From his amazing line work to his Drew Struzan inspired paintings; Tommy Lee Edwards effortlessly juggles beautiful color and dynamic figure drawing in this collection of work. This is a wonderful book of jaw-dropping art that can either push you farther in your own artistic endeavors or make you raise you hand and say, "I give up." Well worth every penny to see this many great pieces by an artist that deserves to be a house hold name.
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Save Your Furniture and Thrill Your Cat! To keep your cat happy, healthy, loving, fit, and feeling the enthusiasm of a kitten, turn your home into a feline paradise! Kittens, adult cats, and elderly felines alike delight in having their own playthings and spaces in the home. For the ultimate in pampering treatment, offer your cat scratching posts, catnip toys, climbing structures, perching places, napping spaces, and more!
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Save your furniture and thrill your cat too!.......2006-12-03
Lura Rogers offers expert advice on choosing safe, suitable accessories for your cat, including cat beds, cat condos, cat trees, scratching posts, toys, and catnip-stuffed mice. She also gives tips for making kitty accessories with little expense, selecting items that best suit your cat's personality, and choosing the right location for cat structures in your home.
A section on catnip and other greens for cats is included.
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I was very excited about this book, as a lifelong cat owner. It is not a book, but a pamphlet. It's thin and unoriginal. Who doesn't know that you can buy cat trees or beds or grow your own catnip? I was expecting design specs or instructions (how big a base should a cat tree have to support a certain height or number of shelves?) and got neither, except for a pattern for a "catnip mouse" which is an oval. Cut one out and fold it in half and stitch. I just saved you $3.95 + SH.
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Lace, like silver or porcelain, can be classified by type and its date and place of origin often can be identified. But in the absence of marks giving maker or date, lace must be judged on its technical features and style. This new edition gathers fascinating and useful information in an easy to read and well-organized text covering needlepoint laces, embroideries, lace knitting and tatting, and bobbin laces made in Europe from the 16th century forward, including 19th century revivals. Each type is described and illustrated with hundreds of photographs and line drawings to show the technical characteristics and particular regard to the way one lace compares with another. A glossary, notes on cleaning, care, and conservation, and a price guide make this an essential reference for lace makers, designers, and lace collectors alike.
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Prickly and frequently taking strange shapes, cacti often thrive when given minimal care—and sometimes languish when owners "nurse them to death." This handsomely illustrated book introduces plant growers to the basics of cactus care and cultivation, then presents an alphabetized directory of roughly 50 varieties—from Acanthocalycium to Uebelmannia pectinifera. Only avid plant lovers need remember the scientific names. More practical for plant growers, and shown in stunning photographs, is the magnificent variety of cactus flowers that blossom from the unusual and fascinating shapes of these plants.
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This book deals with the ethnic formation among the 1990s immigrants from the former Soviet Union in Israel, in light of both domestic changes, and developments in the Israel- Arab conflict. Based on a broad variety of quantitative and qualitative methods, the book presents a detailed analysis of identity patterns among these immigrants, their orientation in matters of religion, society, culture and politics, and their relationships with all the constituent groups in Israeli society - including the Palestinian minority.
The book provides a new critical perspective on questions of immigration, ethnicity and society in Israel. The analysis is placed in a global theoretical context that challenges the dominant approach in the sociology of immigration in Israel, which is based on the Zionist paradigm.
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Typesetting Tables on the Unix System
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Maida Springer: Pan Africanist and International Labor Leader
Yevette Richards
Manufacturer: University of Pittsburgh Press
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Maida Springer was an active participant in shaping a history that involved powerful movements for social, political and economic equality and justice for workers women, and African Americans. Maida Springer is the first full-length biography to document and analyze the central role played by Springer in international affairs, particularly in the formation of AFL-CIO’s African policy during the Cold War and African independence movements.
Richards explores the ways in which pan-Africanism, racism, sexism and anti-Communism affected Springer’s political development, her labor activism, and her relationship with labor leaders in the AFL-CIO, the International Confederation of Free Trade Unions (ICFTU), and in African unions. Springer’s life experiences and work reveal the complex nature of black struggles for equality and justice. A strong supporter of both the AFL-CIO and the ICFTU, Springer nonetheless recognized that both organizations were fraught with racism, sexism, and ethnocentrism. She also understood that charges of Communism were often used as a way to thwart African American demands for social justice. As an African-American, she found herself in the unenviable position of promoting to Africans the ideals of American democracy from which she was excluded from fully enjoying.
Richards’s biography of Maida Springer uniquely connects pan-Africanism, national and international labor relations, the Cold War, and African American, labor, women’s, and civil rights histories. In addition to documenting Springer’s role in international labor relations, the biography provides a larger view of a whole range of political leaders and social movements. Maida Springer is a stirring biography that spans the fields of women studies, African American studies, and labor history.
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