Amazing Animals School Version

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Recommended.......2006-08-02

After seeing the one-star review after my purchase, I was afraid I'd made a mistake, for I bought the book as a gift for someone and several weeks later another for myself out of curiosity. But I disagree having received my copy. I grew up in San Antonio and studied at UT-Austin. So, I'm acquainted with both towns as well as the Hill Country. Although I've yet to delve into it, the author seems to have done her homework and knows the ins and outs, the places to go, the eateries and so on. I would recommend this.

Sometimes Less is More.......2006-07-17

The Lonely Planet guide books typically provide an indispensable resource for an eager traveler ready to explore. Unfortunately LP's Austin, San Antonio and Hill Country handbook falls flat, offering little more than the occasional groan. This reference rides on empty and awkwardly over explains basic information to the point of abstraction. For instance, fruit cobbler was described as a, "pudding-like pastry dessert that resembles smashed pie". The whole book is written in such a tone. The text does not flow and is full of pointless jargon that simply fills out line. One could compare this guide to an empanada, flakey and full of filler.

Book Description

Describes, in question and answer format, the great migration of immigrants to New York's Ellis Island, from the 1880s to 1914. Features quotes from children and adults who passed through the station.

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Good Historical Nonfiction.......2007-03-30

Ellis Island was the main immigration port for the United States from the 1890s to the 1910s. This children's book outlines the process for immigrants coming to America: where they left from, the journey, arriving at Ellis Island and following procedures, and what they did after they left the Island. The book structure follows a question and answer structure, answering good questions like what the immigrants brought with them, how their names may have been changed, and what happened if they didn't speak English. It also shows the perspective of the immigration agents, which was especially interesting to me- to process the amount of people they had coming in, they gave a "six-second medical exam" to determine for any contagious diseases and mental defects. The books also talks about some agents who would let people slip by with a kind smile and good wishes. The illustrations seem dated, and the book would really come to life with better renderings, but it's interesting to see the view of New York coming from across the Atlantic, and to see the Grand Hall where immigrants split up to go either into New York or for quarantine. The amount of information and text make this book more appropriate for an older child, but would be perfect as research for a project on immigration or family history. [...]

Brings back an almost forgotten era.......2004-05-29

When my niece (from L.A.) first came to New York, she was seven years old. I took her to the rehabilitated Ellis Island, and she was (for a seven year old) fascinated to learn that her great grandparents along with millions of other immigrants had stepped across that pier and became Americans. For Christmas, I sent her this brilliant book.

"If Your Name Was Changed at Ellis Island" by Ellen Levine answered many of the questions that I could not. She sent me back a glowing thank you note, and told me her teacher loved her book report on this book. Eventually, I picked up the book for myself. Guess what? For many first-, second- or third-generation Americans this book answers a lot of questions from that nearly forgotten era, and of that generation of people who helped America as they helped themselves. This is a great testimony to Ms. Levine and illustrator Wayne Parmenter to their well-planned book.

Rocco Dormarunno
Author of The Five Points

Terrific Book!.......2003-10-13

This is a very concise and informational book about immigration in the early 20th Century. I learned a lot from this book and suspect my students will too.

--if your name was changed at Ellis Island (We the people)

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--if your name was changed at Ellis Island (We the people)
Ellen Levine
Manufacturer: Houghton Mifflin
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Unknown Binding
ASIN: 0395811430

Product Description

1 of 7 series on immigration to the Unites States. Describes how Immigrants names were changed at Ellis Island, a young school aged reading book.

If Your Name Was Changed at Ellis Island

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If Your Name Was Changed at Ellis Island
Ellen Levine
Manufacturer: Scholastic Book Services
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: 0590291009

Product Description

Book explaining about Ellis Island and how people came over to America from other countries. In question and answer form (not a fiction story). For approx. 3rd grade and up.

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original plates by noted modern artist and illustrator show plants, shells, birds, insects in strange, marvelous combinations. Remarkable fusion of nature and art, certain to catch and hold any viewer. Create abstract, surreal designs. 45 plates; 4 in color on covers.

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Simply visionary!!!
Beautiful and unique gift
sweet book

Shoe Fleur: A Footwear Fantasy

Manufacturer: Welcome Books
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 1599620367
Release Date: 2007-09-04

Book Description

Shoe Fleur: A Footwear Fantasy debuts an outrageous imaginary collection of botanical shoes and accessories created by photographer and artist Michel Tcherevkoff. Each virtual shoe and handbag is amazingly crafted out of numerous photographs of a single plant or flower. The result is both organic and cutting edge. Art, attitude, romance, and nature combine in this garden of flirtatious footwear presented here in fashion's latest avant-guarde offering. Bearing witty and whimsical names and captions to compliment their playful design, every shoe and handbag has a story to tell--or a secret to keep. Fashionistas will find everything they need, from the "Pre-Nup," a slipper made from the virginal white lily, to the "Miss Tress," the sole of adult discretion, to the "Tally Ho," a handbag fit for a fox hunt, to the "Frieda Kahlo," a feminine shoe with a sturdy soul--built for the road less traveled.

This playful one-of-a-kind collection is packaged in a chic pink plastic slipcase with a round peek-a-boo window, and includes eight printed vellum tip-in sheets. Whether you're shoe obsessed, fashion forward, or flower powered, Shoe Fleur is an irresistable confection that will tease, delight, and perhaps inspire a few fantasies of your own...

Customer Reviews:

Simply visionary!!! .......2007-10-17

Michel Tcherevkoff has created a masterpiece that is a botanical flight of imagination. His creations are hypnotic; a journey into a fanciful floral wonderland. This book has become a source of refuge when I need to retreat from daily stress; I can easily change my attitude after spending a few minutes within the pages of this tour de force. Thank you Mr. Tcherevkoff for the unlimited hours of enjoyment I will receive from this gem.
Chuck Henry
Director of Show Design,
Southeastern Flower Show
Atlanta, GA

Beautiful and unique gift.......2007-10-04

I bought this book as a gift for a "shoe lover". It was perfect.
it is unique, perfect for the coffee table conversation piece!

sweet book.......2007-10-03

The pictures in this book are gorgeous and so creative; got three for Christmas presents already.

Super Structures - The London Underground (Super Structures)

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Super Structures - The London Underground (Super Structures)

Manufacturer: Blackbirch Press
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Board book

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ASIN: 1567118666

Book Description

Sixty feet beneath the historic streets of London, an army of 20,000 people are laboring on Europe's most massive engineering project since the Channel Tunnel. This is the Jubilee Line Extension to the London Tube. For six years, the engineers were digging tunnels, laying track, building stations. They brought the world's first subway system into the 21st Century.

Super Structures - The World's Largest Building (Super Structures)

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Super Structures - The World's Largest Building (Super Structures)

Manufacturer: Blackbirch Press
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Board book

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ASIN: 1567118712

Book Description

The Boeing manufacturing plant in Everett, Washington spits out more big planes than any other plant in history. And it is one of the world's most amazing super structures. There is more room under this roof than any other building in the world.

Book Description

Dog experts and co-authors Arden Moore and Lowell Ackerman, D.V.M., share practical tips, savy solutions and emotion-generating stories to help busy owners raise a well-mannered dog.

Customer Reviews:

Nothing I Didn't Already Know.......2005-02-21

This book was not all that helpful to me. I needed some ideas to balance my busy life/job with my new dog. It is a nice looking book with some cute dog pictures. It provides some basic information for how to care for a dog, not really geared towards busy people.

Dissapointed.......2005-02-19

This book was a dissapointment. If you have never owned a dog, it might be ok. I was expecting a little more on training. There wasn't even a section that really went into any detail on housetraining.

For busy people who love their dogs.......2003-11-11

I bought this book right before I started a full time job. It provided useful advice on how to care for my dog and still have a life of my own. I loved this book!

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Close, but not close enough

Revive an almost lost heritage! Save Your Non-Hybrid Seeds

few flowers, not enough information

Saving Seeds: The Gardener's Guide to Growing and Storing Vegetable and Flower Seeds (A Down-to-Earth Gardening Book)
Marc Rogers
Manufacturer: Storey Publishing, LLC
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0882666347

Book Description

Looking for something to add excitement and interest to your garden? Try raising and saving seeds for your own vegetables and flowers! Saving seeds is a time-honored tradition ; one that more and more gardeners are rediscovering. It can be as simple as growing a few extra peas or beans for next year's use or as challenging as wintering over cabbage heads, waiting for the flower stalks to poke up in the spring. Any gardener can become a successful seed saver ; the only limitations are your time, space, and interest. And the benefits of growing and saving your own seeds are many: * You can save money on expensive yearly seed bills. * You can select seed each year from the plants best suited to your garden and your particular growing conditions. * You can help preserve old-time and regional favorites ; heirloom vegetables and flowers that your grandparents grew, but that are often hard to find these days. * You can share seeds from your own favorite flowers and vegetables with family, f

Customer Reviews:

Close, but not close enough.......1999-05-13

The book was informative, however it lacked a certain sophistication which left many questions unanswered. Not enough time dedicated to flowers.

Revive an almost lost heritage! Save Your Non-Hybrid Seeds.......1999-02-09

Saving seeds is a time-honored tradition. This book tells you all you need to know about how to raise, harvest, and store seeds for the easiest-to-grow and most popular vegetables and ornamental plants. Answers hundreds of frequently asked gardening questions.

few flowers, not enough information.......1998-10-16

there was very little information on flower seeds, nor much in depth information.

Saving Seeds: Gardener's Guide to Growing and Storing Vegetable and Flower Seeds

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Saving Seeds: Gardener's Guide to Growing and Storing Vegetable and Flower Seeds
Marc Rogers
Manufacturer: Storey Publishing LLC,US
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000JHV9LS

Saving Seeds - The Gardener's Guide To Growing And Storing Vegetable And Flower Seeds

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Saving Seeds - The Gardener's Guide To Growing And Storing Vegetable And Flower Seeds
Marc Rogers
Manufacturer: Storey Communications, Inc.
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000NP54FI

Book Description

This volume deals with the architectural history of the theatre in Roman Palestine and Provincia Arabia, a region which comprised a Jewish, Nabataean, and Hellenized population but lacked any tradition of classical theatre. The earliest examples, erected by Herod, were actually a foreign imposition upon the landscape of Judaea, while the theatres built in the Nabataean kingdom provided no more than an architectural setting for activities which were often unrelated to theatre in the accepted sense. When the Hellenized cities in the region began building their theatres, classical plays were already disappearing from the stage throughout the Roman world, their place taken by lighter, less select forms of public entertainment. The author then offers a comprehensive architectural analysis of each of the thirty theatres so far uncovered in the area. Richly illustrated, it provides a vivid reconstruction of a world which, though long gone, continues to fascinate.

Book Description

Autobiography of the first African American woman to become a Chief Medical Examiner ( Forensic Pathologist) in the United States.

Customer Reviews:

Controversy.......2002-06-18

Read the book, but also take time to research what has been going on while she has been on watch as the Harris County ME. I wouldn't say that her management skills are something that would inspire me.

Positive and Inspiring.......2001-05-19

Inner strength is something that gets us through our darkest hours and days, and faith is at the core of this strength. In Dr. Joye M. Carter's autobiography "My Strength Comes from Within" she shows how her inner strength and faith led her to achieving her goals. Dr. Carter is the first black female to become a Chief Medical Examiner in the United States. She first held this position in Washington , D.C. and is presently employed as the Chief Medical Examiner for Harris County, Texas.

Dr. Carter details the very rough road that she had to take to gain the title of Chief Medical Examiner. Growing up and throughout her schooling when she told others that she wanted to be a forensic pathologist, they ridiculed her or told her that she would never be able to do it. Fortunately Dr. Carter realized that it really did not matter what other people said or thought, what mattered is that she believed in herself and God, and with these beliefs anything is possible.

Dr. Carter's job as a Medical Examiner exposes her to death on a daily basis, in her career she has seen the results of what has happened to people when they hit her examining table. Even though her patients are dead, she takes her time with them and she treats them with respect and dignity. Dr. Carter's strong faith guides her through her job daily.

"My Strength Comes from Within" is a very positive and inspiring book. It gives the reader inspiration and a guide to achieving his or her dreams or goals. The only real issue that I had with the book is that several words and phrases seemed too be overused. A good example would be Dr. Carter's title of Chief Medical Examiner, it is basically on every page of the book and I felt that was a little much. Otherwise I enjoyed the book and gave it a RAW rating of 3.5.

Reviewed by Simone A. Hawks

Positive Point of View.......2000-12-15

I was able to secure an advanced copy of this wonderful book. I read it cover to cover. I advise anyone with teenage children who may be having a hard time figuring out their place in this world, to buy this book.

Dr.Carter's book is enlightening and positive. The book shows you that no matter what you want to accomplish in this world, it is possible if you only put your mind to it.

Don't ever let someone tell you that you can't accomplish something, because you can!

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