Colour Guides: African Elephants (Colour Guides)

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You’ll never fall into the tourist traps when you travel with Frommer’s. It’s like having a friend show you around, taking you to the places locals like best. Our expert authors have already gone everywhere you might go—they’ve done the legwork for you, and they’re not afraid to tell it like it is, saving you time and money. No other series offers candid reviews of so many hotels and restaurants in all price ranges. Every Frommer’s Travel Guide is up-to-date, with exact prices for everything, dozens of color maps, and exciting coverage of sports, shopping, and nightlife. You’d be lost without us!

Thoroughly updated every year (unlike most of the competition), Frommer’s Vancouver & Victoria features gorgeous color photos of the sights and experiences that await you. The guide is meticulously researched by local residents, who share their favorite finds in these two crown jewels of British Columbia.

You’ll find great places to stay for every taste and budget, from elegant harborside hotels to family-friendly inns, and the latest on dining, from innovative Pacific Rim cuisine to traditional fish 'n' chips. You’ll discover spectacular gardens, colorful neighborhoods, art galleries, beaches, and more—with detailed maps, city strolls, sizzling nightlife, and ferry trips to nearby islands. Also featured are fabulous side trips, including skiing at Whistler, and great places for whale watching, hiking, sea kayaking, and more. You’ll even get an online directory that makes trip-planning a snap.

If you’re exploring beyond the cities, you might want to check out Frommer’s British Columbia & the Canadian Rockies or Frommer’s Canada.

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Youll never fall into the tourist traps when you travel with Frommers. Its like having a friend show you around, taking you to the places locals like best. Our expert authors have already gone everywhere you might gotheyve done the legwork for you, and theyre not afraid to tell it like it is, saving you time and money. No other series offers candid reviews of so many hotels and restaurants in all price ranges. Every Frommers Travel Guide is up-to-date, with exact prices for everything, dozens of color maps, and exciting coverage of sports, shopping, and nightlife. Youd be lost without us! Thoroughly updated every year (unlike most of the competition), Frommers Vancouver their favorite finds in these two crown jewels of British Columbia. Youll find great places to stay for every taste and budget, from elegant harborside hotels to family-friendly inns, and the latest on dining, from innovative Pacific Rim cuisine to traditional fish 'n' chips. Youll discover spectacular gardens, colorful neighborhoods, art galleries, beaches, and morewith detailed maps, city strolls, sizzling nightlife, and ferry trips to nearby islands. Also featured are fabulous side trips, including skiing at Whistler, and great places for whale watching, hiking, sea kayaking, and more. Youll even get an online directory that makes trip-planning a snap. If youre exploring beyond the cities, you might want to check out Frommers British Columbia s Canada.

Customer Reviews:

VERY helpful!.......2006-07-22

Having never been to Victoria before this book has been extremely helpful and informative. I would highly recommend it to anyone who is going to the beautiful City of Victoria or Vancouver Island.

Uncovering the mysteries of Canada.......2004-01-03

Canada is so close to where I live, however, I don't know enough about the destination to truly feel that I will experience all that it has to offer. This guidebook helped me to plan out exactly what I felt would be worthwhile for me. I've got a great itinerary put together in anticipation of a great trip.

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A fascinating story with fabulous illustrations!.......2000-05-23

This book captures the true story of a young Alaska native girl growing up in a family devoted to the old Tlingit customs but still adapting (if often reluctantly) to the ways of the whites increasingly dominating their world. More a set of stories than a single narrative, it includes retellings of several folk tales, historical details of how the Tlingit lived, and a lot of beautiful drawings I spent many childhood afternoons trying to copy.

My grandmother gave me an earlier edition of this book when I was nine, and by the time I turned thirteen I'd read it so many times it literally fell apart. I still have it and enjoy rereading it.

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First published in 1936, this is the story of Elizabeth von Arnim's extraordinary life and her equally extraordinary dogs. From her Pomeranian idyll (celebrated in her famous first novel Elizabeth and Her German Garden) to less happy days in London following the death of her first husband, from the beautiful solitude of her Swiss-mountain hideaway, to the First World War and a disastrous second marriage, the author takes us on a disarmingly witty and poignant journey of canine companionship.

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Edwardian author writes biography... of her dogs.......2004-11-15

Elizabeth von Arnim lived an unconventional life, shot through with both tragedy and personal success. It is characteristic of the sense of humor found in her writing that she should ignore the sparkling social circle of which she was a part at the turn of the century and choose instead to write the lives of her dogs.

Throughout the book we are given tantalising glimpses of the turbulance - and joy - of von Arnim's wider experiences. This short work will delight both dog-lovers and fans of the author

For the love of dogs.......2004-03-09

This book is a throughly charming account of Elizabeth von Arnim's sometimes idyllic, sometimes challenging but always witty and amusing life with her beloved dogs. Her writing reflects the experiences of her happy days in Germany with her older husband, five children, and the beginning of many canine characters that inhabit her life. Elizabeth is widowed and moves on to England, Switzerland, and Provence. Each new stage of her life includes new dogs and many funny and poignant memories. She clearly loves her many dogs- some stand out among all of them as her favorites- and shares her life as enriched and enlivened by her dogs' companionship. Anyone who has ever loved and lost a dog will appreciate her regard and love of dogs.

Excellent.......1999-02-23

I own all 21 of Elizabeth's book..am trying to replace the ones that were water damaged. I would highly recommend any books written by this author

A delightfully doggy autobiography.......1997-12-13

I loved this book! I have bought several copies to give as gifts, but will keep one for myself to re-read. Elizabeth von Armin's relationship with the people, dogs, and houses in her life is recounted with a great deal of charm, wit, and droll humor.

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All the Dogs of My Life
Elizabeth Von Arnim
Manufacturer: Virago Press Ltd
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

General | Biographies & Memoirs | Subjects | Books

My Dog's Book: The Who, What, When and Where of My Dog's Life; An Essential Book for All Dog Owners

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My Dog's Book: The Who, What, When and Where of My Dog's Life; An Essential Book for All Dog Owners
S. K. Bollin
Manufacturer: Golden West Publishers (AZ)
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

General | Animal Care & Pets | Home & Garden | Subjects | Books
ASIN: 0914846620

My Master, My Mistress And Me!: Ozzie, My Wonderful Life

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My Master, My Mistress And Me!: Ozzie, My Wonderful Life
Elaine Mason
Manufacturer: Upfront Publishing
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

General | Ages 9-12 | Children's Books | Subjects | Books
ASIN: 1844263045

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All The Dogs of My Life
Von Arnim. Elizabeth
Manufacturer: Virago/ Little Brown
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000UQXLJG

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All the Dogs of My Life
Countess Elizabeth Von Arnim Russell
Manufacturer: Doubleday
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000IMM2I8

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All the Dogs of My Life
Elizabeth Arnim
Manufacturer: Doubleday & Company
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000QBDRH6

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All the dogs of my life,
Elizabeth Rose
Manufacturer: W. Heinemann, ltd
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Unknown Binding

Animal Husbandry | Agricultural Sciences | Science | Subjects | Books
ASIN: B00087WKEO

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ALL THE DOGS OF MY LIFE.
Elizabeth.
Manufacturer: William Heinemann
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000O9L3E4

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ALL THE DOGS OF MY LIFE.

Manufacturer: Heinemann
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000HGNGVM

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In 1933, the Ingersoll-Waterbury Company produced a round Mickey Mouse wristwatch that is considered to be the first comic character watch. It started a movement that has continued for ninety years and shows little sign of letting up. This new and delightful book covers the history of character timepieces from the earliest clocks to the present day quartz wristwatches. With hundreds of beautiful color photographs it is a celebration of American imagination and artistry. Nearly every character watch from 1933 to 1972 is included, with some that have never before been reproduced in print. From 1972 to the present a wide selection of some of the best and most desirable of the 5000+ watches produced will jump off the page at you. Also covered are packaging, advertisements, and some of the ephemera developed with the watches. Organized chronologically, the book is divided into nine chapters. While principally concerned with wristwatches, each chapter also deals with pocket watches and clocks. The examples in the chapter are arranged alphabetically for each reference. At the end of each chapter is a section of lists to help the collector start his collection. A value guide is included. This book is written to enlighten, illuminate, and induce others to enjoy the comic watch hobby. A fun but important book for serious collectors, watch dealers, and students of Americana.

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Louisiana irises have been hybridized from five species of Iris found only in North America, most specifically in Louisiana. Their boggy native habitats have largely been destroyed, and horticulturists' preservation efforts have gone toward the creation of an incredible range of hybrids in a variety of colors, forms, and sizes. They have proved adaptable to a wide range of soils and climates, needing only sun, ample water, and neutral soil to thrive; they can be grown in beds with annuals and other perennials, or in water up to a foot deep.

Customer Reviews:

Great Book. Well Done.......2007-01-05

This book is a must for Louisiana Iris growers.
It provides excellent growing information and the graphics are both beautifully done and they provide help in identification of your plants.We also found that Amazon offered a great price value. Shipping was prompt, and the product arrived in excellent condition. Amazon is a great place to buy.

A beautifully and profusely illustrated volume.......2001-01-11

Now in a newly updated and expanded second edition, The Louisiana Iris: The Taming Of The Native American Wildflower covers every aspect of the history, botany, and development of these distinctive flowers, with particular emphasis on the newest hybrids, hybridizing techniques, and horticultural practices. Drawing upon their members' extensive and practical experience and expertise, the Society for Louisiana Irises provides the perfect introduction to these remarkable plants to the gardening public with a beautifully and profusely illustrated volume that is exhaustive and authoritative with information. The Louisiana Iris is an invaluable and much appreciated addition to any personal, professional, academic, or community library horticultural and gardening reference collection.

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In the three books of his Contra Rufinum, a work dating back to his mature period (401-402), Jerome (ca 347-420) fought against his erstwhile friend turned rival, Rufinus: the two Latin monks, one settled in Bethlehem, the other in Jerusalem, had come to confront each other on such issues as the timeliness and ways (translation, commentary...) of transmitting an Oriental heritage to the West, Greek (in particular the works of Origen [ca. 185-ca. 253], whose Peri Archon they both translated in competition) as well as Jewish (the biblical hebraica veritas which Jerome championed). They were also at variance on the appreciation of profane culture (the Latin classics). Jerome's Contra Rufinum is a masterpiece by a brilliant polemist and an important document as to a knowledge of the actors and the vicissitudes of a controversy which mobilised many Christians, Eastern and Western alike, on the eve of the sacking of Rome by the Barbarians. This commentary seeks to analyse the treatise in all its facets (historical and theological, philological and rhetorical), and to elucidate its connections with the different traditions (classical, biblical, patristic) to which it belongs. The Contra Rufinum thus turns out to be a remarkable vantage point from which to illuminate the entire corpus of an author whose work, spread over nearly half a century, was immensely influential during the Middle Ages and the Renaissance.

L'Apologie de Jerome contre Rufin: Un commentaire.(Brief Article): An article from: Theological Studies

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L'Apologie de Jerome contre Rufin: Un commentaire.(Brief Article): An article from: Theological Studies
Elizabeth Clark
Manufacturer: Theological Studies, Inc.
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Digital

General | Philosophy | Nonfiction | Subjects | Books

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This digital document is an article from Theological Studies, published by Theological Studies, Inc. on September 1, 1994. The length of the article is 415 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.

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Title: L'Apologie de Jerome contre Rufin: Un commentaire.(Brief Article)
Author: Elizabeth Clark
Publication: Theological Studies (Refereed)
Date: September 1, 1994
Publisher: Theological Studies, Inc.
Volume: v55 Issue: n3 Page: p585(2)

Article Type: Book Review, Brief Article

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Tamalyn Dallal, world reknown bellydancer, teacher, and intrepid traveller takes you on a ropm through Colombia, South America in the 1980's, where she dances for mafiosos, becomes friends with a "Gamine" (street child), gets swept off her feet by a lawyer affiliated with the guerillas, gets stuck in a remote jungle on a broken bus,etc. This is the story of a belly dancer, and of Colombia in the 1980's. "They Told Me I Couldn't" is fascinating, funny, and you won't want to put it down.

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Fantastic Book.......1999-08-15

Dallal gives us a warm, exciting glimpse into adventures most of us will never experience, and a world we often do not understand. Informative, enteraining, and an easy read, I recommend this book to any one who enjoys the travelogue genre.

good travel book.......1999-03-29

Interesting concept--a young middle class american girl,travels to Columbia---to belly dance.Big contradiction--she happens to be (a) naive (b)a feminist(c)unware of how attractive she is.Makes for a decent story,writing seems to be a bit uneven,but good visuals overall

They Told Me I Couldn't A Young Woman's Multicultural Adventures in Colombia

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They Told Me I Couldn't A Young Woman's Multicultural Adventures in Colombia
Tamalyn Dallal
Manufacturer: Talion Publishing
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000KH2GSM

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Funny and deeply personal. An unforgettable novel........1998-09-23

Lily Brett has written a novel that makes you laugh and cry in turns. Things Could Be Worse captures the life of a child of two Holocaust survivors.

The novel explores many themes such as; the impact of the Holocaust not only on survivors, but their children; growing up as a migrant in Melbourne and; the struggle to find identity and happiness. The characters are brilliantly illustrated by David Rankin, an artist and the author's husband.

Every word and picture in the book rings true, and it gives an insight on what, for most of us, would be unimaginable. A truly wonderful book.

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