Animal Advocacy and Englishwomen, 1780-1900: Patriots, Nation, and Empire

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Animal Advocacy and Englishwomen, 1780-1900 focuses on women writers and their struggle to protect animals from abuse in the transition from preindustrial to Victorian society. Looking critically at the work of Sarah Trimmer, Susanna Watts, Elizabeth Heyrick, Anna Sewell, and Frances Power Cobb, Moira Ferguson explores the links between Britain's evolving self-definition and the debate over the humane treatment of animals. Ferguson contends that animal-advocacy writing during this period provided a means for women to register their moral outrage over national problems extending far beyond those of animal abuse, effectively allowing them to achieve a public voice as citizens.

The writers in question represent multiple genres, time frames, and political approaches. Taken together, their productive lives span more than a century. They are ideologically divided on animal protection, and their political identities range from conservative Anglican Tories to radical reformers. Through their plural discourses on animal advocacy, these women actively participated in an ongoing humanitarian struggle that forged a connection between Englishness and kindness to animals, intensifying as industry and empire advanced, and effectively linked gender with national identity and self-definition. Their concerns resonate in a global as well as a national context; cruelty to animals emerges as a metaphor for imperial predation. In this sense, the writings constitute a gendered response to an evolving colonial discourse about others.

Moira Ferguson is James E. Ryan Professor of English and Women's Literature, University of Nebraska. Her books include Subject to Others: Colonial Slavery, 1670-1834; Colonialism and Gender: Relations from Mary Wollstonecraft to Jamaica Kincaid; East Caribbean Connections; and The History of Mary Prince, A West Indian Slave, Related by Herself.

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Great anectdotes.......1999-05-27

Wojciehowski just lays it all out there in this book - story after story involving players and reporters. I first read this book about 6 years ago when I was an aspiring sports journalist. I followed a different career path, but I still read this book all the time for laughs. Truly an awesome book.

Pond Scum and Vultures: America's Sportswriters Talk About Their Glamorous Profession

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Pond Scum and Vultures: America's Sportswriters Talk About Their Glamorous Profession
Gene Wojciechowski
Manufacturer: Macmillan Pub Co
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000OA1X02

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Designed primarily for international business and vacation travelers, this language phrasebook presents more than 1,500 words and expressions in both English and Italian. Phrases are the kind to help travelers make themselves understood in hotels, airports, train stations, restaurants, shops, and other places they are likely to visit as tourists or international business travelers. All of the newly revised At a Glance phrasebooks have useful city maps, updated information on train systems and timetables, availability of ATMs and faxes in major foreign cities and towns, and of course, countless helpful words and phrases in both languages.

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Inadequate phrase book for actual communication.......2006-03-22

What to make of a phrase book that lists many ways to complain, but none to compliment? Or that lists translations of food names and descriptions of many of the foods and dishes of Italy but, when you want to praise or thank the chef or your host, you find that the word "delicious" is not in this book?

I tried to use this book as a resource while traveling through Italy this month and was, more often than not, frustrated and annoyed by its deficits. On the bright side my phrases lifted from this book occasionally provoked peals of laughter from my Italian cohorts - breaking the ice nicely.

If you stay at a hotel, inn, or private home and want to tell your host that you enjoyed your stay, this book will not tell you how. The dictionary sometimes contradicts the text, which occasionally provoked blank stares. Is the WC a "gabinetto" or a "bagno"? You won't learn the difference in this book.

The sections on dating, meeting, quiet relaxation, sports, and more do not tell you how to thank your new friends for a good time, or any other niceties of social life. There's no way to extend invitations, either.

I mailed a package home from Italy and tried to use this book to communicate my specific wishes in a Sicilian post office - in vain.

Avoid this one. Sure, it's a handy size and has a great vinyl cover but it won't help you nearly enough when you travel to Italy.

Buy an Italian/English dictionary instead!.......2005-09-19

I just got back from a week in Rome, and instead of a phrase book, I would recommend buying a compact Italian/English dictionary and then making a list of key phrases (using this dictionary or an online one) and putting them on a Post-It inside the dictionary. There were only a few times during the 8 days I was in Rome that I actually wanted a phrase; instead, what I mostly needed were basic words (esp. when trying to decipher menus), and the dictionary at the back of this book was useless; 90 percent of the words I looked up (in restaurants, at museums, in general conversation, etc.) were not in there. And when my ATM card was stolen and I had to communicate with the police and the bank manager, this book was of no help whatsoever. This is an OK book as phrase dictionaries go, but again, I think what you'll mostly find yourself wanting is a regular dictionary.

Comparing the Berlitz and Barron's Phrase Books.......2005-04-10

I bought both the Berlitz and Barron's phrase books. This review is a comparison of the two.

They are both small enough to fit in a pocket. The Berlitz is 220 pages, the Barron's 320 pages -- the Barron's is marginally thicker. The Berlitz page seems slightly denser, with more lines per page, although I believe the font sizes used are almost identical (Berlitz sans serif (Arial-like), Barron's serif (Roman-like). The Barron's comes with a plastic cover which seems durable. Both are sorted into sections, for example, travel, eating out, etc. Berlitz has a 12 page menu reader. The Barron's covers a little more in 26 pages, including a guide to regional specialties. Barron's has a 47 page Italian-English and English-Italian dictionary. Berlitz is about the same. Both show Italian pronunciations in a phonentically English spelling. Barron's has a larger section on Italian grammar. Both have a good table of contents; only Barron's has an index as well. One small complaint with the copy of the Berlitz I received -- the print flows into the gutter (the spine of the book) too far, so that one has to really bend open the book to read the entire line. I think this will make the book fall apart sooner. One small complaint with the Barron's -- in a few cases they print black font on a dark color background for page headings (e.g., "Telling Time," "Months of the Year") which makes the headings difficult to read.

They are very comparable and both will do the job. Both can server not only as a travel guide, but also as a vocabulary builder for an Italian class. My overall impression is that the Barron's is marginally better.

Take this with you.......2004-11-15

It's really difficult to put together a phrase book in Italian that will serve everyone's needs. This one is excellent, but the dictionary section needs to be expanded just a little more; and it won't really add to the bulk of this already tiny book. This is one of the language books you should take with you to Italy.

A Solid Phrasebook.......2004-09-01

Let's face it. Phrasebooks are for survival, not for mastering a language during a one week stay, and this pocket size book has served me well. I've been to Italy several times, and, contrary to common belief, not many Italians speak English, particularly in the smaller cities. A phrasebook is a must, and I haven't found one better than the Barron's. It covers emergencies, driving, eating out, sightseeing, clothing, entertaining, shopping, banking, and many more topics. The dictionary in the back covers basic words to assist in communication. The pronunciation guide is first-rate; people were actually able to understand me when I tried the phrases. (Of course, I rarely understood them!)

I particularly appreciated the plastic cover, as my book survived thunderstorms and acted as a coaster at least once. People who already know a romance language will find it easier to pick up these phrases, but anyone with the determination to navigate a foreign country will find it helpful.

Backward Glances: Exploring Italy, Reinterpreting America (1831-1866)

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Backward Glances: Exploring Italy, Reinterpreting America (1831-1866)
Leonardo Buonomo
Manufacturer: Fairleigh Dickinson University Press
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

Historic glance at the relations between Italians and Slavs in Venezia Giulia

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Historic glance at the relations between Italians and Slavs in Venezia Giulia
Carlo Schiffrer
Manufacturer: Stab. Tip. Nazionale
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Unknown Binding

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Italian At a Glance
Mario Constantino
Manufacturer: Barron's Educational Series, Inc.
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Audio Cassette
ASIN: 0812014073

Italian at-a-glance ;: A new system founded on the most simple principles for universal self-tuition, with complete English pronunciation of every word

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Italian at-a-glance ;: A new system founded on the most simple principles for universal self-tuition, with complete English pronunciation of every word
Franz J. L Thimm
Manufacturer: Ottenheimer
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Unknown Binding

The American in Italy;: Being a pocket interpreter and guide to Italy and its language, containing travel talk and idiomatic expressions, with correct ... pronunciation. Italian grammar at a glance

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The American in Italy;: Being a pocket interpreter and guide to Italy and its language, containing travel talk and idiomatic expressions, with correct ... pronunciation. Italian grammar at a glance
D. J Rees
Manufacturer: D. McKay
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Unknown Binding

The Briton in Italy,: Being a pocket interpreter and guide to Italy and its language, containing travel talk and idiomatic expressions, with correct phonetic pronunciation. Italian grammar at a glance

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The Briton in Italy,: Being a pocket interpreter and guide to Italy and its language, containing travel talk and idiomatic expressions, with correct phonetic pronunciation. Italian grammar at a glance
D. J Rees
Manufacturer: Siegle, Hill & Co
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Unknown Binding

A glance at the Italian Inquisition: A sketch of Pietro Carnesecchi : his trial before the supreme court of the papal inquisition in Rome, and his martyrdom in 1566

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A glance at the Italian Inquisition: A sketch of Pietro Carnesecchi : his trial before the supreme court of the papal inquisition in Rome, and his martyrdom in 1566
Leopold Witte
Manufacturer: Religious Tract Society
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Unknown Binding
ASIN: B000882D7M

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Italian at a Glance

Manufacturer: Barron's Educational Series
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Audio CD
ASIN: 0764126245

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Italian at a Glance
Mario Costantino
Manufacturer: Barron's Educational Series, Inc.
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000NX3LXW

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Great drawing book........2000-04-14

This is a great drawing book. It has many great action heroes. My friend had this book and I looked at it and it looked great so I am going to buy it. I suggest you buy this book because it is a great book!

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Good book.........2006-02-10

This is a great book, includes many more unusual types of rodents (jirds, degus etc). However it contains nothing about ferrets, only rodents and rabbits. This book is translated from dutch, so there are lots of errors, and the grammer can be amusing at times.

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Beautiful and easy

Great Gardening Book

Yard & Garden Basics (Better Homes and Gardens(R): Step-By-Step Series)
Liz Ball
Manufacturer: Better Homes and Gardens
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Plastic Comb

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Easy Garden Projects to Make, Build, and Grow: 200 Do-It-Yourself Ideas to Help You Grow Your Best Garden Ever

ASIN: 0696212889
Release Date: 2001-02-15

Book Description

Beautiful gardens for millions of time-crunched homeowners.

Inspiring: How to create and maintain a standout front yard.

Comprehensive: lawns, flowers, vines, edibles, trees, and shrubs.

Practical: essential tools and resources to get the job done.

80 step-by-step projects.

200 timesaving and weather-related tips.

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Beautiful and easy.......2006-11-05

For a beginner gardener as I am it was a joy to have bought this book. Very well illustrated. In fact you see so well the gardens'ideas that reading the book is just a complement to help you plant your garden. Well written and very clear. True to its title: step-by-step. I am glad I bought it and I do recommend it. It makes possible to have a dream garden in your house.

Great Gardening Book.......2005-05-19

Being new at gardening, I found this book to be a wonderful reference book. It lays flat for easy reference and contains great illustrations and information for the beginner and the more experienced. Contains information on lawns, trees, flowers, and more.

Yard & Garden Furnishings: Basic Wood Projects With Portable Power Tools (Portable Workshop)

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Good book for amateur non-woodworkers

Yard & Garden Furnishings: Basic Wood Projects With Portable Power Tools (Portable Workshop)

Manufacturer: Creative Pub Intl
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 0865736685

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Good book for amateur non-woodworkers.......2007-03-28

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This is another in the generally terrific Black & Decker Portable Workshop series. Many of these books, including this one, deal with construction of sturdy wood furniture and/or accessories using mostly hand tools and lumber.

All these books contain a basic introduction to the tools, materials and techniques. They also contain many full-color photos of the finished projects and several steps in the construction, as well as exploded drawings and materials/cutting list.

Keep in mind that this is NOT a "fine-woodworking" book! You are not going to build any "heirlooms." The projects in this book are more "rough" than that, made mostly from "1-by" and "2-by" lumber, using non-power hand tools, circular saw, jig saw, router, power sander and drill. (You will find a power miter saw useful, but not absolutely necessary. Likewise, for some projects, a table saw and band saw could come in handy, but are not required.) But if that's what you're looking for, it's a great project book.

The projects in this book include:

1) picnic table for two
2) park bench
3) firewood shelter
4) trellis planter
5) driveway marker
6) sundial
7) yard & garden cart
8) backyard fire pit
9) fire pit bench
10) trash can corral
11) luminary
12) garden bridge
13) fold-up lawn seat
14) gardener's tote
15) plant boxes
16) compost bin
17) birdfeeder stand
18) tree surround
19) prairie windmill
20) doghouse

Anyone with the ability to work with basic hand tools and simple hand-held power tools should have no difficulty completing any of the projects in this book.

IMPORTANT: Some of the projects in this book also appear in other books in the series. If you are considering this book, you might want to look at the projects listed in the other books in the series. You might find that one book contains several projects you find interesting from this book, but includes an extra interesting project or two. For example, the fire pit bench in this book appears in two other books in the series, but the backyard fire pit itself does not.

You won't go wrong with this book. But check the others in the series first to make sure you're getting the best one to suit your interests.

Now go build something... ;-)
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Yard & Garden Basics

Manufacturer: Meredith Books
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: 0696228408

Product Description

Previously published as "Better Homes & Gardens Step-by-Step Yard & Garden Basics"

Basic houseplant culture (Yards and gardens)

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Basic houseplant culture (Yards and gardens)
E. Blair Adams
Manufacturer: Cooperative Extension, College of Agriculture and Home Economics, Washington State University
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Unknown Binding

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ASIN: B000732N64

Better Homes and Gardens Step-By-Step Yard & Garden Basics

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Better Homes and Gardens Step-By-Step Yard & Garden Basics
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Manufacturer: Better Homes & Gardens Books
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Spiral-bound
ASIN: B000V5PI38

How to landscape your yard: Basic illustrated guide to beautiful, low cost, low maintenance gardening

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How to landscape your yard: Basic illustrated guide to beautiful, low cost, low maintenance gardening
Shirlee Rickman
Manufacturer: Los Alamos
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Binding: Unknown Binding

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ASIN: B00071LGXW

Book Description

Here is a comprehensive, hands-on introduction to desktop publishing, using PageMaker release 5.0 for Windows. It covers everything from basic design concepts to the most advanced software capabilities for working with type and graphics. Includes many step-by-step examples-newsletters, brochures, letterhead, resumes, and more.

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Conceived of a golden, Black woman, round, voluptuous, radiant and fertile as the Nile in sensual dance with a chocolate man, mystic, indigenous, earthy, musical and oceanic; is it any wonder that true to my being, I have sought and known ritualistic confirmation, affirmation and consummation with Black women even in my puberty? Has not the Supreme Being of all flesh abundantly supplied me nutrition manifested as Black women? A Golden chalice with whom to share bread and wine? Have not all my adventures commenced from her being to her being? Has she not been a constant companion in all my encounters? Has she not been the sacred spark, the sacred fire in mine eyes? Has she not like Isis raised me from the death of my mind, my spirit, my virility, my faith, my cosmic identity as I have battled unconscious aliens who know not me? Has she not reminded me of God and my Trans-mission before I ascend the golden thread of consciousness like a successful fisherman returning to shore with his golden nets full of jewels? Every time I see a Black woman, I know there is a God.

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