Locke's Essay and the Rhetoric of Science (Bucknell Studies in Eighteenth-Century Literature and Culture)

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ST LUCIA Authoritative * Comprehensive * Up-to-date * Easy to use This book is packed with useful information, yet finding what you need is simple: A map on the inside front cover clearly shows the routes suggested in the main test. The routes allow you to follow them right through or pick only the sights that interest you. The star system carefully grades the main attactions: * well worth seeing ** very intesting *** an absolute must Main sights in the city are given numbers in the text to help you to locate them quickly on the maps. Vivid photography makes it easy to identify sights on the spot. Practical Information on travel, food and hotels is placed handily at the end of the book.

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hummmmmmmmm it's OK........2006-11-12

Well, I just got this from Amazon (1 month to get it delivered!) and am unimpressed. I've read it, and just don't feel any more ready for my trip than I did before. I also ordered the landmark guide, and if it ever comes, I'll compare it as well.... The pictures ARE lovely and it's a handy size for throwing in a pocket or bag. Will update the review after I return from St Lucia....

Great compact guide.......2006-07-17

This book came in handy on our recent visit to St. Lucia. It was small and had great pictures. The top 10 sights of St. Lucia list was also helpful. The book was organized by areas of the Island, so it was difficult to make comparisons without flipping back and forth. Overall I would give the book a high recommendation.

St Lucia Insight Compact Guide (Insight Compact Guides)

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St Lucia Insight Compact Guide (Insight Compact Guides)

Manufacturer: APA Publications Pte Ltd,Singapore
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 9812587853

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St Lucia Insight Compact Guide
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Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000K6RWEQ

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This digital document is an article from Automundo Magazine, published by Automundo Productions, Inc. on September 1, 2002. The length of the article is 1094 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: El mejor pÃ¡jaro del trueno: una Historia del Ford Thunderbird.(TT: The best thunderbird: a story on a Ford thunderbird.)(ArtÃculo Breve)
Author: JuliÃ¡n Afonso Luis
Publication: Automundo Magazine (Magazine/Journal)
Date: September 1, 2002
Publisher: Automundo Productions, Inc.
Volume: 20 Issue: 233 Page: 38(3)

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Industrial Strength Design: How Brooks Stevens Shaped Your World is a long overdue introduction to the work of visionary industrial designer Brooks Stevens (1911-1995). Believing that an industrial designer "should be a businessman, an engineer, and a stylist, in that order," Stevens created thousands of ingenious and beautiful designs for industrial and household products -- including a clothes dryer with a window in the front, a wide-mouthed peanut butter jar, and the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile. ("There's nothing more aerodynamic than a wiener," he explained.) He invented a precursor to the SUV by turning a Jeep into a station wagon after World War II, and streamlined steam irons so that they resembled aircraft. It was Brooks Stevens who, in 1954, coined the phrase "planned obsolescence," defining it as "instilling in the buyer the desire to own something a little newer, a little better, a little sooner than is necessary." This concept has since been blamed for everything from toasters that stop working to today's throwaway culture, but Stevens was simply recognizing the intentionally ephemeral nature of a designer's work. Asked once to name his favorite design, he replied, "none, because every one would have to be restudied for the tastes of tomorrow."

This book, which accompanies an exhibit at the Milwaukee Art Museum (the repository for Stevens's papers), includes 250 illustrations of designs by Stevens and his firm, many in color. Glenn Adamson, exhibition curator, contributes detailed studies of individual designs. John Heskett, Kristina Wilson, and Jody Clowes contribute interpretive essays. Also included are a description of the Brooks Stevens Archive and several key writings by Brooks Stevens.

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Great exhibition/Wonderful book.......2003-08-26

The subject of the book, Brooks Stevens, had an amazing career spanning decades. He lived in Milwaukee working for industrial giants but his influence spread far outside the Midwest. This book has wonderful essays, entries on specific design projects and great photos. The writing makes it interesting with anecdotal information and excerpts from Brooks Stevens.

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Prophet of profit.(Design)(Industrial Strength Design: How Brooks Stevens Shaped Your World)(Book Review): An article from: American Scientist

Manufacturer: Sigma Xi, The Scientific Research Society
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Binding: Digital

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Industrial Strength Design: How Brooks Stevens Shaped Your World
Glenn Adamson
Manufacturer: The MIT Press
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000OQ50CI

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The authors look at the history of the Spanish Horse, his breeding, conformation, temperament, and his traditional training.

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Inspirational and well written!.......2007-03-10

This book explores the close relationship of the Andalusian horse with the country of its origin. The spirit of this horse reflects the culture of the Spanish people - from the Flamenco rhythm of its hoofbeats, to the fearless agile nature that makes it perfect for working aggressive Spanish bulls.

Spanish horse owners will enjoy the chapters on management and care of the horse, importation guidelines, breeding, tack and costuming. A generous section covers the training of the Andalusian horse, focusing on exercises, techniques, and tack - which can take a different approach than other breeds. The disciplines of Doma Vaquera (Stockman's dressage), Garrocha (cattle work or artistic expression with a 12 foot long pole), and Doma Classica (classical dressage)are presented in word and photo. A small section also introduces the closely related Lusitano from Portugal.

The rider is encouraged to develop a deep understanding of this unique breed and learn to balance discipline, reward and clear communication (The original "Natural Horsemanship"). The joy of exhibition riding is revealed as a way to connect with the Spanish horse and receptive audiences around the world.

This book includes a rare index, which is very helpful for resourcing specific concepts and terms. Any Spanish horse enthusiast will enjoy this book. Bravo!

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New, revised, expanded edition of the first and only book of its kind. Covers the latest gems, synthetics, treatments, and instruments. Easy to use. Practical. Non-technical. Shows how to identify diamonds, colored gemstones, and pearls, and separate them from fakes and look-alikes. Explains what instruments are needed, how to use them, where to get them, and what should be seen for each gemstone.No science background necessary.Faster than you can imagine, anyone can learn to identify most of the gems and imitations found in the marketplace. This practical volume is the key to avoiding costly mistakes and recognizing profitable opportunities. Essential reading for collectors, investors, jewelry lovers, hobbyists, jewelers, antique dealers, and gemology students. With this highly accessible guide, anyone can begin to master gem identification.Selected Contents:Setting up a basic lab.Description of Each Instrument: What It Will Show & How to Use It.Dark Field Loupe - Synthetic Emerald Filters - Immersion Cell - Synthetic Diamond Detector - Loupe - Chelsea Filter - Electronic Diamond Tester - Refractometer - Ultraviolet Lamp - Microscope - Spectroscope - Polariscope - DichroscopeWhat to Look For, Gem by GemAntique & Estate Jewelry - The True Test for the Gem Detective.Dyeing - Composite Stones - Foil Backing - SubstitutionsAppendices: Charts and Tables of Gemstone Properties, Schools, Laboratories, and more.

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Essential Reference for Consumers, Hobbyists, Jewelers Interested in Gemstones........2007-07-18

"Gem Identification Made Easy" opens up the world of gem identification to the jeweler, hobbyist and the curious. I didn't come away with the impression that gem identification is easy, but that some kinds of identification are easy, inexpensive and FUN! Antoinette Matlins makes it clear that the bar to entry into gemology is low. Practice, diligence, and three small instruments that cost less than $200 will enable you to identify 80% of colored gemstones and their look-alikes as well as diamonds and most of their imitations. Since there are at least 3 different gemstones on the market in every color and no shortage of synthetics and enhancement treatments, the skills within the pages of "Gem Identification Made Easy" are invaluable to anyone shopping for gemstones. If gems fascinate you, this book will help you discover if you would like to pursue gemology as a career or serious hobby.

The bulk of "Gem Identification Made Easy" are descriptions of the instruments involved in gem identification, detailed instructions on how to use each, and what they can show you, including many charts which will help you identify stones. The 3 essential instruments that everyone will need are: loupe, Chelsea filter, and dichroscope. The loupe magnifies the stones, revealing inclusions, blemishes, and fillers. The Chelsea filter differentiates between some gems and synthetics. The dichroscope distinguishes single-refracting stones from double-refracting and allows identification of stones by the colors they exhibit. In addition, Ms. Matlins provides instructions for additional tools that one would need to set up a lab: UV lamp, refractometer, microscope. Less essential: spectroscope, polariscope, and immersion cell. For diamonds: SSEF diamond-type spotter and electronic diamond tester. These could cost nearly $3000, but shopping on eBay will bring the price tag down.

The author also dedicates a chapter to "Antique and Estate Jewelry", in which she discusses imitation and alteration techniques frequently found in antique and period jewelry. She advises on how to detect them and includes tables of synthetics and imitations, when they appeared on the market, and characteristics that will help identify them. This is followed by many useful Appendices: a list of gems and look-alikes by color, gem hardness, specific gravities, refractive index tables, tables of dispersion and birefringence, glossary of terms, list of organizations offering gemology workshops or training, equipment suppliers. These are in addition to the many tables and lists in the instrument chapters. Color photos are limited to a center insert, where there are photos of gemstone inclusions and a few other identifying features. "Gem Identification Made Easy" is an easy to understand, practical entry to the fascinating world of gemstones.

Valueable book for gem id.......2007-05-24

Love it so much. A lot of information. This book will teach you how to setup a lab and making identificaiton of the gemstone without attending the gemology school - with very very reasonable price.

Needs More Detail.......2007-04-04

The book was good for a primer on gem tools and iidentification but lacked the detail I was seeking. It is an very good book for the beginner for it covers a lot of subjects about gem and the various tools used to identify them. I was seeking more exact detail and this book did not have it.

Great Gem Guide.......2007-03-31

Whether you're a beginner or advanced gemoligst, this useful guide will help you navigate the world of gemstones.

You NEEDThis Book..........2007-02-27

There are at least 3 dozen gemstone ID or how to buy the perfect gem books on my shelves. The three that sit next to the computer are Walter Schumann's Gemstones of World and two by Antoinette Matlins - Gem ID Made Easy and Color Gemstone Buying Guide. As a Jewelry Design, Lapidary and Gemology student I am always reaching for for one or the other. Thanks Antoinette we always get your best effort!!!

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How exquisite is exquisite? Photographer Christopher Baker and Willem Lemmers, one of the world's foremost tulip experts, set out to find the answers. The result is Tulipa, where, in 350 stunning full-color plates, perfection in nature meets perfection in art.

Each specimen was chosen for its importance as a superb example of the flower's form and characteristics, and each photograph, taken at the peak of the flower's beauty, becomes a stunning portrait. The "story" behind 500 tulips is told as well, from a tulip's parentage to the history of its cultivation and discovery.

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Tulipa: A Photographer's Botanical
Christopher; Pollan, Michael; Sweeney, Emma; Lemmers, Willem Baker
Manufacturer: Artisan
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000OCCXAO

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The history of architecture, like that of all art forms, has fluctuated over the years between two very marked trends: austerity and opulence of form and concept. Styles have alternated from simplicity to exuberance, eventually reaching an eclectic period in which rationalist works coexist with postmodern structures, minimalist interiors, and crowded atmospheres. Minimalism/Maximalism presents a resplendent collection of buildings that illustrate these two very dissimilar styles. The creators of these projects—among some of today's most prestigious architects—demonstrate that after a long period of austere work it's time for a new, cutting-edge design—one that is more complex, with an enriching mixture of materials, forms, and functions. Filled with 370 lavish color images and 50 architectural plans, this guide compares and contrasts an array of minimalist and maximalist examples. Readers will find impressive homes, offices, and shops created by Frank O. Gehry, Zaha Hadid, Rem Koolhass, Ettore Sottsass, and 20 other designers. Plus, clear, descriptive text details how minimalism/maximalism influenced other disciplines such as graphic design. Whether one is an architect, interior designer, contractor, or homeowner, Minimalism/Maximalism is a never-ending source of style and inspiration.

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Great Introduction to a New Architectural Style.......2003-01-31

This book introduces the term Maximalism to descibe the current trend of 'more is more' design. An example of a minimalist space is given, juxtaposed against the featured design of a similarly used space (offices vs. offices, restaurants vs. restaurants, etc.). Highlights include the colorful designs of the MTV headquarters, the Queens Museum of Art, and the Christian Lacroix Store in Tokyo. A section on Maximalist furniture closes out the book.

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Minimalism/ Maximalism
Aurora Cuito
Manufacturer: HarperCollins Publishers Inc
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 006051356X

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Choreo-Cut-Outs are ready-made movement symbols that are easy to arrange and rearrange into whatever sequence is desired. Corresponding to the chapters in Your Move, these cut-outs assist students in developing their own compositions, moving from basic dance actions to specific members of the various movement families.

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Groote Eylandt pioneer;: A biography of the Reverend Hubert Ernest de Mey Warren, pioneer missionary and explorer among the Aborigines of Arnhem Land, (Great Australian missionaries)
Keith Cole
Manufacturer: Church Missionary Historical Publications
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Binding: Unknown Binding

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ASIN: 0909821011

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