Ancient Sea Creatures : A Wild Horizons Postcard Book (Postcard Bks.)

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Ancient Sea Creatures : A Wild Horizons Postcard Book (Postcard Bks.)
Thomas A. Wiewandt
Manufacturer: Wild Horizons Publishing, Incorporated
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000KPCRLK

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Ancient Sea Creatures: A Wild Horizons Postcard Book
Thomas A. Wiewandt
Manufacturer: Wild Horizons Publishing, Inc.
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

Photo Essays | Photography | Arts & Photography | Subjects | Books
General | Animals | Biological Sciences | Science | Subjects | Books
ASIN: 1879728028

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Completely revised and updated, Let's Go: Australia is the perfect travel companion for your adventure Down Under. Our forty-five years of travel savvy deliver unbeatable coverage of the continent, balancing must-see sights with specialized adventure and outdoors info that will take you off the tourist track. This edition features an expanded Great Outdoors chapter, including important practical information to help you stay safe while traversing rough Outback roads or backpacking across the remote Cape York Peninsula. Whether you'd rather cuddle up with a koala or roadtrip along the breathtaking Great Ocean Road, Let's Go leads you to the volunteer, adventure, and travel experiences that will make your trip unforgettable.

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Let's Go Australia.......2006-11-06

Appears to be well written, easy to use.

Proof will be when I get to Australia next month.

This is a great guide.......2006-02-17

I am planning on backpacking for an extended amount of time in Australia. This guide is invaluable in planning my trip. I love the series - it is perfect for a budget traveller like me. I don't know yet how accurate the info is, as I have yet to go, but the book itself is well written and organized.

Enjoy the outback, but watch out for the spideys n snakes........2005-05-01

This was my 2nd time using Let's Go guides, my 1st being Let's Go Japan. I prefer them to the Lonely Planet guidebooks in general. They seem to have a less intoxicated following. As with my NZ review, I wish that the authors would've stressed the quarantine & customs issues regarding everything including food.

Let's Go New Zealand 8th Edition (Let's Go New Zealand)

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Let's Go New Zealand 8th Edition (Let's Go New Zealand)
Inc. Let's Go
Manufacturer: Let's Go Publications
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

New Zealand | Australia & South Pacific | Travel | Subjects | Books

General | Australia & South Pacific | Travel | Subjects | Books

Let's Go | Guidebook Series | Travel | Subjects | Books

General | Travel | Subjects | Books
ASIN: 0312374550
Release Date: 2007-11-27

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Packed with travel information, including listings, deals, and insider tips: CANDID LISTINGS of hundreds of places to eat, sleep, drink, and tramp like a local. RELIABLE MAPS to get you around cities, towns, islands, and New Zealand’s nine Great Walks. INSIDER TIPS on where to dig your own thermal pool, which ski towns are worth the trip, and how to spot the elusive kiwi. EXPANDED COVERAGE of hiking on remote Stewart Island. EARN MONEY with temp jobs picking fruit at organic farming exchanges. IN-DEPTH EXPLORATION of Maori villages and where to enjoy the hangi. GLOSSARY of modern Kiwi English, as well as Maori words and phrases.

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A Brief History of Western Civilization: The Unfinished Legacy, Single Volume Edition (4th Edition) (MyHistoryLab Series)
Mark Kishlansky , Patrick Geary , and Patricia O'Brien
Manufacturer: Longman
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

General | World | History | Subjects | Books
All Titles | Qualifying Textbooks - Fall 2007 | Stores | Books
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ASIN: 0321196759

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A Brief History of Western Civilization: The Unfinished Legacy, Single Volume Edition (3rd Edition)
Mark Kishlansky , Patrick Geary , and Patricia O'Brien
Manufacturer: Longman
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

Early Civilization | Ancient | History | Subjects | Books
General | World | History | Subjects | Books
Civilization & Culture | Historical Study | History | Subjects | Books
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ASIN: 0321097009

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Concise and engaging, this book brings the history of Western Civilization alive with comprehensive coverage of a wide array of characters and events. The book examines the history of Western Civilization within a framework of political history, while fully integrating social, economic, religious and cultural history. Accessible and well-written, the book explores everyday events and ordinary people as well as momentous affairs and powerful elites. For anyone interested in the history of Western Civilization.

A Brief History of Western Civilization : The Unfinished Legacy, Single Volume Edition (4th Edition)

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A Brief History of Western Civilization : The Unfinished Legacy, Single Volume Edition (4th Edition)
Patrick Geary, Patricia O'Brien Mark Kishlansky
Manufacturer: Longman
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000OUI81O

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Over 240 sharply detailed photographs from rare and lavish volume depict exquisite lace designs from 16th through 18th centuries. Stunning array of needle-made and bobbin laces—reticello, lacis, Venetian point, much more—all identified as to type and date. Copyright-free inspiration for contemporary artists and designers; invaluable reference for lace collectors.

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Truly inspirational!.......2000-09-20

Although this book is devoid of any prickings, patterns, or line drawings it is worth owning just for the sheer number (243 to be exact) of beautiful, close-up photos of antique laces. The photographs are quite clear enough, I believe, that the advanced lacemaker should be able to replicate many of the laces. And the novice lacer, like me, will enjoy thumbing its pages and dreaming of future projects.

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A new round of delightful photographs from the author and photographer of Pets and Their Celebrities. Christopher Ameruoso, pet photographer to rich and famous, continues to capture stars in charming and candid moments with their furry, feathered and four-legged friends.

This beautiful black and white coffee table book takes us on a sentimental journey inside the hearts and homes of Jennifer Love Hewitt, Ice-T, Nicolette Sheriden, Fred Durst, Brendan Fraser, Virginia Madsen, Kate Hudson, Dean Cain and more. Ameruoso captures the enduring bond between humans and the animals they love, depicting the complexity and richness of this special relationship. Part of the proceeds from this book will benefit the Linda Blair World Heart Foundation for animals.

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Pets and Their Celebrities

Nice book with a caveat

Very nice coffee table book - great for the animal lover

The True feeling...

If you love animals...

Pets and Their Celebrities

Manufacturer: Animal Fair Media
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

Portraits | Photography | Arts & Photography | Subjects | Books
General | Animal Care & Pets | Home & Garden | Subjects | Books
Essays | Animal Care & Pets | Home & Garden | Subjects | Books
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ASIN: 0964731622

From the introduction

I originally came up with the concept for this book in December 1998. Yes, I know what you are saying, "that's a long time." I have had people tell me that they have produced and filmed motion pictures in the time I have taken to produce this book. My response, "Well, in a movie you have only to deal with two or three celebrities wandering around with their pets." I can also feel the love and see a different side of each person. So, what I wanted to do was to photograph everyone in black and white at home in a very comfortable environment. I wanted to capture the love and true bond between the person and the animal. --Christopher Ameruoso, author

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Pets and Their Celebrities.......2007-07-12

Wonderful book. Since I'm an animal lover and a celebrity junkie, this was the best of both worlds. It makes a great coffee table book.

Nice book with a caveat.......2004-01-10

I purchased this book for use in a veterinary hospital waiting area. Overall it is a beautiful celebration of the human-animal bond. Unfortunately the pictorial of Robbie Williams with a leashed, lingerie-clad woman at his feet is an inappropriate addition and is degrading to women. It's hard to understand why the author chose to include it.

Very nice coffee table book - great for the animal lover.......2002-04-13

This book donates a part of their proceeds for Last Chance for Animals, which is a great reason to get it and help out at the same time. The pictures are black and white but are very well done. The photographer really shows the bond between owner and pet. There are some celebrities posing with 'borrowed' pets but the animals look to be enjoying it just the same. In looking through the book there were celebrities like Paul Stanley, Ozzy Ossbourne and Ice-T.

As a dog lover I just couldn't pass this book up. One of our kids is a rescued shelter dog so I know the joy these animals give back for being given a second chance. They are forever grateful for the new life they've been given, believe me (ours is STILL thanking us :-) ).

The True feeling..........2001-12-24

This book really is really filled with warmth. The mixer of celebrities is a real pleasure from the old to the current. The photographer has a real talent for capturing the love between these people and their pets. I have seen this book featured in many well respected magazines such as People, In Style, New York Times, Page Six (New York Post) as well as many Television shows. From reading the intro to this book by the Photographer/Author he really worked this project hard and stood for what he believed in. For a first time Author/Photographer he really nailed the subject as well as the photos. This is a must for people who enjoy animals as well as celebrities. I bought two for gifts and my friends are thrilled to own this book. I also read a great review about Christopher Ameruoso from the very well respected (Popular Photography magazine web site) not bad work Christopher good luck...

If you love animals..........2001-12-16

I have an autographed copy of this book - Chris turns out to live in my building, so I took advantage of his good nature :)

I met Stella too - a real cutie and full of character. She could make a movie or two in her own right...

If you love animals it's always interesting to see the types of animal that other people bond with, and Chris has compiled an interesting collection of photos of personalities and their pets (and in some cases, personalities with borrowed pets), along with idiosyncratic cartoons, poems and other literary gems peppered throughout the book.

The list of people featured reads like a Who's Who of showbiz, music and media excellence: Pamela Anderson, Julianna Moore, William H. Macy, Geri Haliwell, Kate Hudson, Brendan Fraser, Afton Fraser, Rosanna Arquette, Janeane Garofalo, Lisa Rinna, Rachel Hunter, Dean Cain, Bo Derek, James Caan, Angelica Bridges, Slash, Tipi Hedren, Tatjana Patitz, Natasha Henstridge, Christine Taylor, Natalie Raitano, Dustin Nguyen, Ice-T, Elizabeth Barondes, Illeana Douglas, Paulie Shore, Diane Warren, David Alan Grier, Kristen Johnston, Vincent Schiavelli, Lisa Marie, Deborah Mazar, Garcelle Beauvais, Amy Smart, Scott Baio, Gina Gershon, Sheryl Lee, Michael Des Barres, Joel West, Mariska Hargitay, Ashley Hamilton, Sara Foster, Wild Orchid, Alison Eastwood, Paul Stanley, Paula Abdul, Harv Presnell, Nicolette Sheridan, Brian Green, Joely Fisher, Connie Stevens, Jason Wiles, John Taylor, Christina Applegate, Bernie Taupin, Faith Ford, Ozzy Osbourne, Kidada Jones, Felicity Huffman, Kari Wuhrer, William Atherton, Jillian Barberie, Sally Kellerman, Harold Becker, Phil Collen, Maureen O'Boyle, Jeffrey Tambor, Sally Struthers, John Taylor, Angie Everhart, Tim Burton, DeDee Pfeiffer, Ben Stiller, Robbie Williams, Shannen Doherty, Rob Lowe, Cheri Oteri, Anthony Kiedes, Rose McGowan, Courtney Cox Arquette, David Arquette and Fred Durst.

Many of the animals featured in this book owe their existence to being rescued by their celebrity owners (and my wife and I have two rescued cats so we know something of the difficulties that such owners can face - rescued animals often have traumatic histories to contend with).

It's nice to see celebs getting involved in caring for their fellow creatures; while it may be true that actors shouldn't *work* with children or animals it doesn't mean that they can't *live* in harmony and love with them.

A portion of the author's proceeds from the sales of this book will go to Last Chance for Animals, which is also nice - buying this book is therefore a constructive way of helping out animals who might have no other chance for life.

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Casanova's Parrot: And Other Tales of the Famous and Their Pets
Mark Bryant
Manufacturer: Carroll & Graf Publishers
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

Birds | Animal Care & Pets | Home & Garden | Subjects | Books
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ASIN: 0786710926

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Sir Winston Churchill and Adolf Hitler, Alexander the Great and Charlemagne, Ernest Hemingway, Margaret Mitchell, and Mark Twain—they orated, marched, and wrote their way into history. Less publicly, they also doted on their pets. So have generals, presidents, monarchs, poets, painters, philosophers, explorers, scientists, and countless other celebrities down through the centuries. This entertaining compendium of tales, from that of a ten-year-old Alexander taming a wild black stallion to the story of a Nazi dictator's infatuation with his Alsatian, Blondi, casts the human nature of frequently formidable public figures in new light. The pets in this book's lively pages leap, shriek, squawk, crawl, curl, fly, spill, taunt, rule, and inspire. They also bite, as did Josephine's dog, Fortune, on his mistress's wedding night, evidently convinced that she was being attacked by Napoleon in her bed. More dignified, Freud's chow, Jo-Fi, for seven years faithfully attended the illustrious doctor's sessions of analysis—to no recorded effect on the analysands, or the dog. Then there was the Cromwells' pet monkey, which kidnapped baby Oliver and dragged him to the rooftop of the family house. And Casanova's parrot, which raucously repeated in the streets a stream of obscenities attached to the name of his master's former amour. Or the pooch that Dorothy Parker called Woodrow Wilson. Like most of the colorful cases in this amusing volume, Parker's relationship with her pooch reveals as much about the private quirks and personal idiosyncrasies of the owner as it does the pet. Black-and-white illustrations throughout add to this engaging collection of true and often comical tales.

Animal Magnetism: At Home With Celebrities & Their Companions

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Animal Magnetism: At Home With Celebrities & Their Companions
Patti Denys , and Mary Holmes
Manufacturer: Smithmark Publishers
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 0765190516

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This book is better than your average People magazine. Not only does it provide intimate pictures of celebrities from all reaches (athletes, artists, fashion designers, and Olympic gold medallists), it also peers deep into their hearts to find animal amour. Full-page black-and-white photos portraying candid, animal-loving moments are accompanied by sentimental anecdotes about pet love and animal philosophy. "Like all great dogs, he directly counters my everlasting pessimism with his divine canine optimism," says Danny Elfman about his beautiful Saint Bernard, Gus. Animal Magnetism is in part a tribute to animal rights--with a forward by a staunch campaigner for our four-legged friends, the late Linda McCartney. It is also a meditation on the joy of pets, reminding us of how the animals in our lives are an essential part of our existence. --Courtenay Kehn

Animal Passions: Featuring the Finer Feelings of the Famous for Their Furred, Finned and Feathered Friends (Transaction Large Print Books)

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Animal Passions: Featuring the Finer Feelings of the Famous for Their Furred, Finned and Feathered Friends (Transaction Large Print Books)

Manufacturer: ISIS Large Print Books
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

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A sweeping survey of the early world of plastics is presented here in text and over 500 color photographs of celluloid toys, ornaments, jewelry, greeting cards, dolls, and much more. Advertisements from early twentieth century catalog pages futher chronicle the artifacts made with this enchanting early plastic. Celluloid objects of many forms and functions are included, ranging from holiday items and novelties to children's play things and utilitarian objects--all of which would have been found scattered throughout homes during the early decades of the twentieth century. Additionally, a concise but colorful history of the development of celluloid is provided (including startling accounts of exploding billiard balls and curling dentures). Values are found in the captions of the objects illustrated. A bibliography is provided as well. This book is a fascinating look back at the celluloid products of yesteryear.

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First-rate writers, who happen to garden

Dear Friend and Gardener
Christopher Lloyd
Manufacturer: Frances Lincoln
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

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Essays | Gardening & Horticulture | Home & Garden | Subjects | Books
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Succession Planting for Year-Round Pleasure

ASIN: 0711212279

Book Description

An engaging exchange of letters between two long- established friends and distinguished gardeners.

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First-rate writers, who happen to garden.......1998-04-07

Two old friends, who also happen to be two of England's best known gardeners--correspond for two years in this absorbing and heart-warming book. The conversation was intended to be about their respective gardens and nurseries, and the reader who loves gardens will be richly rewarded. But the correspondence ranges much further--to music, food, family, friends, colleagues, and, inevitably , the weather. Beth Chatto's luminous intelligence and courageous openness set off the forthright and irrepressible Christopher Lloyd. This is a book about love, life, and plants, and a real winner.

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