From Aardvark to Zebra: Secrets of African Wildlife

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"From Aardvark to Zebra: Secrets of African Wildlife" is a dictionary of discovery that illuminates the more fascinating wildlife inhabitants of the region. Many of Africa's mammals, birds, insects, reptiles, and even plants have adapted in unusual and often, in our eyes, strange ways to the demands of their environments. Written in an appealing and easy-to-read fashion, the book provides an intriguing glimpse at the wonders of the wild, describing the fierce family loyalties of the elephant; the all too human behavior of the baboon; the dolphin's intelligence, its "language" and its friendship with man; animals and birds that use tools; plants that have evolved ingenious, sometimes bizarre mechanisms for survival and much, much more. Written in the form of 120 brief entries for each animal and plant, and illustrated with charming black and white drawings. Sure to interest every member of the family!

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Frommer's. The best trips start here.

Experience a place the way the locals do. Enjoy the best it has to offer.
* The inside scoop on the best beer halls, walking tours, mountain villages, and Bavarian alpine skiing and hiking trails.
* Outspoken opinions on what's worth your time and what's not.
* Exact prices, so you can plan the perfect trip whatever your budget.
* Off-the-beaten-path experiences and undiscovered gems, plus new takes on top attractions.

Find great deals and book your trip at Frommers.com

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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!

Come along with Frommer's and discover one of Europe's most charming and scenic regions, from the towering peaks of the Alps to the beer gardens of Munich. Frommer's Munich and The Bavarian Alps offers up-to-date coverage of all the highlights – music festivals, skiing, hiking, cafes, castles, alpine villages, spas, and more. Inside you'll find candid, detailed reviews of the very best dining and accommodations; accurate color maps; and insider tips on shopping. We offer a wealth of sightseeing, sports, strolls, and special moments – from highlights for the first-time visitor to off-the-beaten-track discoveries that will impress even the most seasoned traveler.

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Had all the info. I needed.......2002-11-01

I usually travel with two or three travel books and at some point in my last trip to Munich I just threw away my other book. The Frommer's book had everything I needed in regards to seeing all the major attractions, and I ended up relying on it more than the other book I brought. I thought it was accurate and had great info. on restaurants and hotels.

Not as bad as the other dude says..........2001-12-27

As someone who visited Munich and who is soon to relocate and start working there...I had to set the record straight about this book. Contrary to the one other review, this is a good book. The thing I like in general about Frommer's is that they present you with an itinerary; if you need to hit the 'must see places' then this is your book. Sure the must see places are all overrun by tourists...but some of them as we all know are a must. For example...Hofbrauhaus is where every visitor wants to go...but truth is no native Munchener hangs out there...all tourists. But ya gotta do it.

When I went to Munich, I travelled with this book and Lonely Planet Munich...Lonely Planet doesn't provide you with a 'must see places' list, but it is more detailed. Together they complemented each other perfectly. I recommend spending the extra money for the second book; in contrast with the amount you are spending on everything else during your whole trip...it's well worth it.

As for the other reviewer's bad experience...Germany's service people(hotel staff, waiters etc) are typecast as being slow and having attitudes...waiters especially. And that info is actually in this book.

Hope this helps. Have fun in Munchen.

highly recommended hotel is a nightmare!.......2001-08-10

The book highly recommended the 'Splendid" hotel. IT was the worse hotel I have stayed in, even for Europe. I have spent 2 months in budget hotels in Italy, and this hotel was worse than all of them.

The windows overlook a tram, which sounds like an earthquake or a plane landing on the roof. No insulation, the windows must be a hundred years old. The bathroom fixtures were broken.

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With a stirring quote set within a stunning and incisive collage, Zalben sets the tone for each of the sixteen peacemakers she profiles in this book. Mahatma Gandhi, Eleanor Roosevelt, Cesar Chavez,Aung San Suu Kyi, and the most recent Nobel Prize winner, Dr.Wangari Maathai, are some of the people she chose to represent different eras and parts of the globe. Many started down their path to peace during childhood, and all challenge us to think about improving the lives of others. Also included in this beautiful volume are art notes, a glossary, a bibliography, further reading, and an index, making it an excellent resource for teachers and students.

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A truly beautiful book that sends a clear message.......2007-05-13

This book gives me chills to read. It makes peace so simplified and pure. I would recommend it for both adults and children. THe 1-page biographies of people who have helped change our world or inspired us toward peace are captivating. There is a beautiful illustration on the page opposite their biography that accompanies a quote about peace from that famous person. The illustrations are awe-inspiring. Everything about this book is truly beatiful. It makes peace seem so simple, yet, at the same time, it brings me to ask why is peace so hard to achieve in this world? The bottom line is that we must look toward ourselves for peace before we can look toward others. It begins with us as individuals. I love this book. It's beautiful in so many ways.

Paths to Peace People Who Changed the World.......2006-10-13

Zalben guides us through the lives of 16 people who have dramatically pursued their individual paths to peace over the span of the past 200 years. Each figure's life is smartly analyzed and consolidated into a one-page presentation that provides a compressed and worthy view of their importance towards creating peace in the world.

Three elements will draw in a young reader on every double-page spread: the synopsis of the famous person's life, a quote, and Zalben's artwork, which is reflective of the person's unique impact on the world. The book enables teachers to introduce a collection of peacemakers and present a wide range of themes while laying the foundation for the continued study of a particular individual or cause.

Opening with Emerson, and including Gandhi, Bunche, Mother Teresa, The Dalai Lama, Sadat, Maathai and others, there is no Jewish content specifically. The three Jewish individuals include Einstein, Elie Wiesel, and Anne Frank. The care exercised in choosing not only well known names, adds depth to the project. A glossary, art notes, a bibliography, and further readings and resources are included. For ages 9 - 12. Reviewed by Christine Maasdam

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Paths to Peace: People Who Changed the World
Christo
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ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

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L'argent. Dinero. Geld. Dough. Whatever you call it, money makes the world go round. The United States is dispensing its first redesigned bills in decades, and the Euro is on the brink of unifying European notes. It's the perfect time for this visual tour of the world's currencies. The various people, places, animals, and historical events depicted on money reflect how countries see themselves—and how they want the rest of world to see them. Author David Standish begins with a brief, fascinating history of currency, and then presents a striking gallery of international bills from more than 80 countries that corner the market on visual flair. The cast of characters on these small canvases is vast—from the Little Prince on French currency to the furry denizens of the rainforest of Madagascar to the obscure Salmon P. Chase, Abraham Lincoln's Secretary of State, on the $10,000 US note (did you know that the US Secret Service originated with Lincoln's efforts to curb counterfeiting during the Civil War?). The Art of Money is an entertaining and lustrous tour of cash for design aficionados, history buffs, travelers, and everybody who handles money (or dreams of handling more).

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Collorful Images.......2002-04-17

If you are looking for something with a lot of images, that's what you need.
Very nice and fine printed, but it has not so much to say.

Imaginative Currency Does Exist. Just Not Here........2002-02-04

Probably not the venue to launch into a tirade against the stultified, diploma/stock certificate-like house design style of the American treasury. But when you see the variety, color, flare and adventuresome spirit of other countries' currency designs, it is enough to make you positively ill. This is an old complaint, of course. This books visuals make a totally convincing case for the plaintiffs, however.

There WAS one brief shining moment when American money designers put something better, a real world-class moolah design, in our wallets. --See the gorgeous 3 bill "Educational" series of the 1890's or the Buffalo dollar from the first decade of the 20th Century (with, yes, a full body engraving of a buffalo in the usual bureaucrat spot on front, and two bonus spots on the left and right bearing likenesses of Lewis and Clark). After this frolicking fist full of dollars, American currency design "went corporate"; there hasn't been a really fun or cool bill in almost a century now.

The US post office has dolled up their issues to the point people accuse them of tackiness or pandering to populist taste. This is how we can see that stamps are alive as a design vehicle. When everything is august and handsome and tasteful, it is precisely as dead as...well, as American money design.

Beautiful images, irritating text.......2001-11-15

Make no mistake -- this is a very attractive book. Frankly, its Jeremy Stout's design and Joshua Dunn's photography that make this book worth buying. Full color images of hundreds of U.S. and foreign paper currencies delight the eye. The layout itself takes its inspiration from money, with security stripes and microprinting, and even page numbers look like currency serial numbers.

The commentary, however, is another issue. While often containing valuable tidbits of the history of paper currency, especially in the section on the United States, "The Art of Money" suffers from failed attempts at humor and an often joyless condescending tone. In an entry on Queen Elizabeth II she's described as looking a little too much like "Prince Charles in drag." The portraits on the redesigned U.S. currencies are described as looking like characters on "South Park".

For most readers, this is not helpful information. In addition, there are too many explanations of images that include the modifiers "must be", "could be", "it would seem so" and modern interpretations of allegorical scenes. Absent an expert's analysis or first-hand knowledge of the reasons behind the placement of images on currency, the author's speculations do not help the novice currency collector and are likely to annoy the professional.

In the final analysis, its the photos of the currencies, and not the captions, that make this book an enjoyable "read." And, as a former articles editor for "Playboy", Mr. Standish might forgive readers if we pick up his book only to look at the pictures.

Glass Half Empty..........2001-01-13

Clearly this book is not directed to specialists in the field of world paper money collecting, though many dealers, it seems, are happy just to have something glossy and well-produced to entice people into joining the hobby. Yes, the book is pretty, and yes, it is entertaining. Unfortunately, it ignores an important issue that is at the core of paper money: politics. Why do some paper money designs change while others remain the same? Why do some countries put their leaders' pictures on their money while others would never do such a thing (at least not until they are dead)? Why do pounds become dinars, cruzados become reals, etc.? The book leaves the reader with the impression that the designs on paper money are hardly more than a celebration of a country's cultural and technological accomplishments, but there is more than that...

This is why the book ultimately falls short: By studying the art of money only as an end rather than as a means to an end, a vast -- and fascinating -- dimension of the story is lost. Hopefully there will be other books on the topic that go beyond this initial effort.

worth its weight in gold.......2000-12-29

Money money money. We all want it. We all need it. We all have it. But how much do we know about the heart and soul of this powerful paper?

In The Art of Money, David Standish expands our world by exposing money's role in politics, industry, commerce, nature, art, and sex - yes, even sexy money - "...an appreciation and celebration of the human form, an admission that we are flesh, after all..."

This beautiful book is a masterpiece of what it means to truly work outside the box. Of all the people I know, I am the least interested in (or good at) understanding the mechanics of money. All I know about money is that when I have some of it in my pocket, I can eat. When I don't have any, I go hungry. I never looked at its colors, pictures, history, and certainly never considered it art. Art? Human nature? Intrigue? Those were the things I was interested in....and The Art of Money contains all these subjects and more. Much more.

The Art of Money captured my interest from the very first page with an amazing reproduction in full color of a 50-Gulden bill, displaying a detailed sunflower and bee: "In indirect but bright homage to van Gogh, the image says, simply being placed on the bill, that they value art and beauty in the Netherlands." This was especially relevant to me because of my Dutch ancestry and my fondness for the Dutch impressionists. But my main interest is animals - what could possibly be written about animals and money? Standish includes an international zoo with four exotic sections on nature, includingwild birds and an African safari. No nature lover will be disappointed in these pages.

Standish takes off full speed from there, guiding us around the world as only a knowledgeable and friendly tour guide could. The exquisite color pictures and stories behind the pictures are as captivating as their countries of origin. The graphics alone make this book worth its weight in gold. But the bonus is in the words which transported me effortlessly into an exciting realm of which I had been totally unaware. My 20 dollars spent on this book bought me a larger, brighter, more interesting world. A bargain any way you look at it.

Cathie Katz, Melbourne Beach, Florida

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The Big Book of Simple Solutions For Training Your Dog is packed with simple steps and easy-to-follow training tips on how to help your dog learn his basic manners--socialization, sitting when he's told to, coming when he's called, and lots more! Whether you've got a doggy-digging problem or a puppy who hasn't gotten the hang of house-training, this book is loaded with answer that will help you create a happy home for both you and your dog.

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Simple basics.......2006-05-31

The book is certainly simple solutions. It is written simply without to many basic commands. It aids in training a dog but more basic manner intructions should have been included. I'm glad that I bought it to add to my library.

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The Enchanted Ear tells the story of a collector's education, experience and passion: there's the thrill of the chase, the pain of irrevocable loss, the joy of love's labor rewarded. No dry treatise on collecting and restoring antique music boxes, The Enchanted Ear is an on-going narrative of the wonders and perils of life. Collectors will smile in recognition as they read this book. And if you're not a collector, watch out: you may suddenly find yourself wandering through antique shops and auction galleries.

"A small volume brim-full of the good stuff collectors eat, sleep and breathe."

—Olin Tillotson, MBSI News Bulletin

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I've heard the angels sing.......2003-01-07

Larry Karp has presented for us beautifully many tales that many of us collectors go through regularly. While I consider myself an advanced collector, I still find that there is a lot to learn about collecting, and about musical boxes themselves. Well done, Larry.

The Sound of the Universe Clapping.......2001-04-28

This is a perfectly wonderful book filled with life and integrity. Larry Karp writes extrmely well and is able to convey his passion for music box collecting in a way that even noncollectors such as I can find extremely thrilling. How great that the book is now available in reprint. Anyone who is entertained by Dr. Karp's fiction--along with those who are not yet acquainted--will love this book. The book is simply for readers and humans.

The Enchanted Ear or Lured into the Music Box Cosmos (Mostly True Tales Told)

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The Enchanted Ear or Lured into the Music Box Cosmos (Mostly True Tales Told)

Manufacturer: Emprise Publishing
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: 1887322035

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This is an indispensable hands-on guide for novice and intermediate gardeners who want to move to the next level of gardening. With 150 full-color photographs, step-by-step instructions, practical suggestions, time-saving maintenance tips,suggested plant groupings and beautiful combinations, this gorgeous volume can help you make your garden truly spectacular. advanced techniques and professional-level tips that can be easily incorporated into a standard routine for year-round gardening are included.

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Old Rooms for New Living

Manufacturer: Hastings House
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000GUO37U

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Old Rooms for New Living
Narcissa Chamberlain
Manufacturer: Hastings House
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000GLWMHM

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Old Rooms for New Living
Narcissa Chamberlain
Manufacturer: Hastings House Book Publishers
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0803853955

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Old Rooms for New Living, Being a Collection of Early American Interiors, Authentic in Design, Various in Period, and Suitable for Today's Living...re
Narcissa Chamberlain
Manufacturer: Hastings House Pub
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: 0803853467

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Old rooms for new living,: Being a collection of early American interiors, authentic in design, various in period, and suitable for today's living; this ... treasury of tradition for the home decorator
Narcissa G Chamberlain
Manufacturer: Hastings House
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Binding: Unknown Binding

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ASIN: B0007DXXK4

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Measuring up to standard: Old truths and new claims about gross living area measurements (Working paper series / Real Estate Research Institute)
John C Doiron
Manufacturer: Dept. of Finance, College of Business Administration, Louisiana State University
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Binding: Unknown Binding
ASIN: B00071W19U

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OLD ROOMS FOR NEW LIVING how to Adpt early American Interiors for Modern Comfort
Narcissa Chamberlain
Manufacturer: Hastings House
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000S0TA3U

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Old Rooms for New Living: Being a Collection of Early American Interiors Authentic in Design, Various in Period and Suitable for Today's Living. This is a Treasury of Tradition for the Home Decorator
Narcissa G. Chamberlain
Manufacturer: Hastings House
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Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000V0658A

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101 Essential Latin Bass Guitar Patterns (Book and CD) (Red Dog Music Books Bass Guitar Series)
Larry McCabe
Manufacturer: Red Dog Music Books
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Spiral-bound

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ASIN: B000MG8KWW

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Because Latin bass patterns are an important part of most popular musical styles, they are mandatory in the repertoire of all bass players. This book contains 101 Latin-style bass guitar patterns presented in a quick access format. While most Latin bass patterns are technically accessible to the ambitious beginner; intermediate players will enjoy the wealth of simple but valuable ideas found here. The patterns can be played on both the electric and acoustic bass guitar. Each pattern is written in both standard notation and tablature, and recorded note for-note at a moderate speed on the companion audio CD. In addition to the generous number of one- and two-measure patterns in various time signatures, supplemental materials cover these additional topics: How to play variations, Intervals on the bass fingerboard, How to create variations for chord progressions, Chord progressions for practice.

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Mambo & Merengue (Dance Crazy Series)
Paul Bottomer
Manufacturer: Lorenz Books
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Let's Dance, Bailemos: Cha Cha Cha, Salsa, Mambo, Merengue: Four Designs, Twenty Stamped Postal Cards: Cuatro Disenos, Veinte Tarjetas Postales Prefranqueadas (USPS Postcard Book) (IN9808000-AIC092, 09808009)

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A Human Being Died That Night recounts an extraordinary dialogue. Pumla Gobodo-Madikizela, a psychologist who grew up in a black South African township, reflects on her interviews with Eugene de Kock, the commanding officer of state-sanctioned death squads under apartheid. Gobodo-Madikizela met with de Kock in Pretoria's maximum-security prison, where he is serving a 212-year sentence for crimes against humanity. In profoundly arresting scenes, Gobodo-Madikizela conveys her struggle with contradictory internal impulses to hold him accountable and to forgive. Ultimately, as she allows us to witness de Kock's extraordinary awakening of conscience, she illuminates the ways in which the encounter compelled her to redefine the value of remorse and the limits of forgiveness.

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Expedient.......2006-03-11

Expedient is one word I can use to describe this transaction. I got the book within one week of purchase. The book was in as good a state as the seller had said it would be. Totally satisfied with the purchase.

A Profound Reflection on our capacity for Reconciation.......2004-11-05

Pumla Gobodo-Madikezela reflects on central human issues such as the nature of individual and social evil, the possibility of social reconciliation, the individual's ability to move from participation in violent evil to remorse, and the capacity to meet one another with forgiveness. As urgent at these issues are, her narrative makes compelling reading -- both her accounts of her face-to-face meetings with de Kock and her reflections on her personal story. She raises important questions. How are we to achieve reconciliation in an environment of domonization and divisiveness? Is the Nuremburg model of seeking justice for crimes against humanity actually a way of moving towards reconciliation? While she does not come to clear and definitive conclusions, her experiences and reflections raise some of the most urgent questions facing us as a human community.

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