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Whales and Dolphins: A Portrait of the Animal World
Andrew Cleave Manufacturer: New Line Books ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover ASIN: 1597641472 |
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Thar She Blows! And what a beauty she is! .......2005-07-28
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Guide to Namibia (Bradt Travel Guide Namibia)
Chris McIntyre Manufacturer: Bradt Travel Guides ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback Similar Items:
ASIN: 189832364X |
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Namibia's popularity as a safari and adventure-activity destination has taken off exponentially, with a corresponding increase in the range of options available to travelers. A thorough update of accommodations and activities in game parks and towns alike is provided in this second edition, with descriptions of guest farms, lodges, and bush camps being exceptionally personal and comprehensive. The picturesque capital of Windhoek is covered in detail, but the main bulk of this exhaustive guide is given to the pristine yet accessible wilderness of Namibia--from the desolation of the Skeleton Coast and awesome Namib Desert to the lush Kavango and Caprivi Strip in the east. Guidance on visiting bushman villages, local culture, and eco-travel is provided. Desert activities for the adventurous include dune boarding, ballooning, and quad biking. Some pioneering, self-drive routes with GPS coordinates have been added to this highly recommended guide.Customer Reviews:
Bradt Travel Guide, the Second Edition.......2007-01-12
This is the one..........2006-03-16
Namibia - the Brandt Travel Guide.......2006-03-13
Great Guide To Namibia.......2005-10-27
This 2nd edition already needs an update!.......2003-07-04
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Namibia, 3rd: The Bradt Travel Guide
Bradt Travel Guides Manufacturer: Bradt Travel Guides ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback Similar Items:
ASIN: 1841621870 |
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Extensive guide about Namibia.......2007-08-13
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The Trial of Anne Hutchinson: Liberty, Law, and Intolerance in Puritan New England: Reacting to the Past
Mark C. Carnes , and Michael P. Winship Manufacturer: Longman ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback Similar Items:
ASIN: 0321332288 |
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False Colors: Art, Design and Modern Camouflage
Roy R. Behrens Manufacturer: Bobolink Books ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback Similar Items:
ASIN: 0971324409 |
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An engaging and often amusing account of the little known use of artists, designers, and architects as army, navy, and civilian camouflage experts (called "camoufleurs") during World Wars I and II. Described and illustrated are documented attempts--some ingenious, others bizarre--at "fooling the eye" by such prominent artists (from France, England, the US, and Germany) as Abbott H. Thayer, Jean-Louis Forain, Andre Dunoyer de Segonzac, Jacques Villon, Grant Wood, Thomas Hart Benton, Norman Wilkinson, Everett Warner, Sherry Fry, Barry Faulkner, Homer Saint-Gaudens, John Singer Sargent, Frederic Waugh, Edward Seago, Blair Hughes-Stanton, Charles Burchfield, Oskar Schlemmer, Franz Marc, Edward Wadsworth, William Stanley Hayter, Roland Penrose, Julian Trevelyan, Eric Sloane, Laszlo Moholy-Nagy, Gyorgy Kepes, Jon Gnagy, Arshile Gorky, Victor Papenek, and Ellsworth Kelly.Illustrated by 120 vintage photographs, diagrams, and artworks, the text explains how the strategies used to conceal objects in nature and warfare are based on the very same "unit-forming factors" that artists, designers, and architects use every day in the creation of paintings, prints, fonts, logos, page layouts, web sites, furniture, buildings, and so on.
Throughout the book, the author makes shrewd observations about the connections of art, design, and camouflage to such seemingly wide-ranging topics as Gestalt psychology, esthetics, Cubism, Dada, Surrealism, psychoanalysis, kindergarten, creativity, the Bauhaus, Frank Lloyd Wright, humor, dream analysis, Rockwell Kent, poetry, pickpockets, and sleight of hand.
Of additional interest are a camouflage timeline, an account of the etymology of the word camouflage, and a 10-page bibliography, the largest ever compiled on the subject of art and camouflage.
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Sloughi: A Comprehensive Owner's Guide (A Kennel Club Book)
Marie-Dominique Crapon, Ph.D. de Caprona , and M.D. Crapon De Caprona Manufacturer: Kennel Club Books ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover ASIN: 1593783957 |
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This Special Rare-Breed Edition offers owners a comprehensive guide to all aspects of owning and caring for the Sloughi, including feeding, grooming, exercise and obedience training.
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Collector's Guide to Souvenir China: Keepsakes of Golden Era
Laurence W. Williams Manufacturer: Collector Books ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback ASIN: 1574320270 |
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This instructive book is the first of its kind to provide extensive historical information on the manufacturers and importers, along with in-depth analysis, descriptions, and current values. A gallery of more than 500 fascinating color photos reveals the extensive range of plates, dishes, and specialty china items, upon which were emblazoned artistic scenes. Of historical interest throughout America's cities and towns, this treasure trove of souvenir china will be cherished not only by those fascinated by America's past glories, but also collectors of other prized porcelains such as R.S. Prussia and Royal Bayreuth. Beyond its principal focus, the book also touches on other types of pictorial souvenir china including Historical Staffordshire. It will appeal to collectors of photos, postcards, World's Fair collectibles, souvenir spoons, and other related areas of collecting. If you only have one book on souvenirs, this should be it.1998 values. AUTHORBIO: The late Laurence Williams was born in 1942 and was an avid collector of souvenir china for more than 15 years. He was a hotel consultant and a part-time dealer in antiques. He organized a society of collectors and wrote and lectured on souvenir china. REVIEW: This book showcases china that was designed to bring a sense of the past, 'the way that it was,' to the buyer of the piece. This book presents an overview of Historical Staffordshire and the principle lines of souvenir plates, and details the story of German and U.S. Souvenir China. A helpful bibliography and index are provided.Customer Reviews:
"Souvenir China" Brought to Life through Book.......2002-03-19
This edition promises to be the corner stone for the souvenir china collector!
Gorgeous Reference of Souvenir China.......2001-11-01
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The Gardens of Ellen Biddle Shipman
Judith B. Tankard , and Leslie Rose Close Manufacturer: Harry N Abrams ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover ASIN: 0810963302 |
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The Muses of Gwinn: Art and Nature in a Garden Designed by Warren H. Manning, Charles A. Platt & Ellen Biddle Shipman
Robin S. Karson Manufacturer: Sagapress ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover Similar Items:
ASIN: 0810942925 |
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Paths from Ancient Greece
Manufacturer: Brill Academic Publishers ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback ASIN: 9004088466 |
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Dance Is the Language of the Gods: The Chitrasena School and the Traditional Roots of Sri Lankan State-Dance (Sri Lanka Studies in the Humanities and the Social Sciences, 5.)
Marianne Nurnberger Manufacturer: Vu University Press ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback ASIN: 9053835792 |
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What Do You Want to Do When You Grow Up?: Starting the Next Chapter of Your Life
Dorothy Cantor , and Andrea Thompson Manufacturer: Little, Brown and Company ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback Similar Items:
ASIN: 0316127981 |
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This practical and inspiring guide to negotiating lifes passagesespecially career change and retirementtakes readers on a richly rewarding voyage of self-discovery. The ultimate destination: personal as well as professional fulfillment. A much-needed manual in this era of widespread layoffs, corporate downsizing, and a workforce in seemingly perpetual transition.Customer Reviews:
A primer for those "in the desert".......2005-04-18
Starts out great; doesn't deliver on its promises.......2004-02-04
This is good stuff; we are off to a good start. But, in my opinion, the book does not deliver on its promises. Instead, we find that the author, who is a practicing psychologist, builds her book like a therapist who is trying to help someone solve a personal problem, in this case the prospect or experience of an unfulfilling retirement phase of life. This theme is exposed when she tells us, "Many people who have entered the after-the-job stage of their lives find themselves asking if there isn't supposed to be more to it....many such people come to my office for counseling."
So, the author presents four men and four women, "who sketched their journeys for me." My problem with what happens next is that the next 120 pages dwell on the childhood, educational, personal and vocational phases of these people's lives. Five of the eight still work, one retired one year ago, another two years back, and the other 12 years ago. So, a basic problem can be seen here: only one of those profiled has much of any experience with and in retirement!
I'm a firm believer that life, for the most part, only makes sense when you look at it in reverse. The variables along the way are endless: who we end up with as a spouse, what career we end up with, where we end up living, whether we are "successful" or not, etc. I also believe that the variables in the retirement phase can be endless, and, for the most part, are not controllable any more than the variables in our earlier phases were. The point here is that, for me, this lengthy exercise to learn who these working people are now and who they were earlier in their lives does little for me as a guide to my personal success in retirement. I just don't see these people as having much to say that is knowledgeable about the subject of retirement.
What I think the author may be on to is to open the door to the area of specialized retirement counseling for those who might need some "special" help. Folks who enter retirement with histories of having problems making decisions, following through on things, and being comfortable with themselves outside of their jobs might, indeed, need to look at their past to better understand who they can become in retirement. But I firmly believe that most folks do not need to go to the psychologist's couch as an essential step into retirement. So, in that sense, the essence of this book, in my opinion, is not valuable to most pre-retirees or those in their early transition.
Surely there are those who could use such help finding themselves in retirement. Willie Lowman, the central character in "Death of a Salesman" might be a candidate. After his death, one of his sons says of his salesman father, "He never knew who he was." Another candidate would be Mr. Schmidt of the "About Schmidt" movie fame. Talk about a guy that is ill-prepared for retirement! He came into it a mess, and he makes an early mess of it. He didn't know who he was, what he was supposed to be doing, or where he was headed. If someone is a mess before retirement, how could he or she not be expected to be a mess in retirement. And surely some people find success in the workplace in ways that will be difficult to find outside of the workplace. These folks could use some help.
Back to the book, the last 30 or so pages have some tidbits that are worthwhile, like breaking the transition into retirement into three phases: honeymooning, testing new waters, and the second wind. And on the final pages, she says, "Life keeps happening, and transitions are part of it....After all, growing up is never done." Sounds like good advice, but doesn't that mean that we've come full-circle in the book? At the end she tells us that we never grow up? If so, what was the point of the book?
In the end, I found the eight people profiled to be too few and with too little to say about the realities of successful retirement. As for advice about what one might want to do with extra leisure time in retirement, I'd point readers to the Activity Tree in "The Joy of Not Working," by Ernie Zelinski, as a much more practical way to build and to "pull" meaningful activity ideas for an individual retiree.
LIKE PLANTING AND TENDING A GARDEN!.......2001-05-09
In this book, the author points out the positive ways of dealing with change and how to plan and approach this new period in the lifecycle. Anyone approaching mid-life can certainly benefit from this book; it is never to soon to plan for the future. If you are already into your retirement years, this book may be just the inspiration you need if the years are not as challenging and fulfilling as you anticipated. The author has a lot to say on the subject and it is a great book based on sound advice.
Hits the Nail on the Head.......2001-04-21
lifesaver.......2001-03-15
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145 Things to Be When You Grow Up (Career Guides)
Russell Kahn , and Jodi Weiss Manufacturer: Princeton Review ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback Similar Items:
ASIN: 0375763694 Release Date: 2004-05-04 |
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Like some teenagers, you may already have an inkling of what you want to do with your life. Perhaps you dream of launching into space as an astronaut with NASA. Or maybe your ambitions will keep your feet on the ground as a park ranger, a doctor, or a social worker. If you are wondering what these people do all day and how they came to be what they are, this book provides the answers. We’ll tell you everything you need to know about 145 great careers, from accountant to zoologist, including:Customer Reviews:
God Sent For Our Youth.......2004-05-13
great book! very interesting and well put together.......2004-05-06
I think I'll be a rock star and moonlight as a sailor or lobbyist...
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How to Grow Up When You're Grown Up: Achieving Balance in Adulthood
Nancy D. O'Connor Manufacturer: La Mariposa Press ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback Similar Items: ASIN: 0961371455 |
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This book is still IN PRINT and available. You have it listed as being out-of print, please correct your on line records. We appreciate your business and hope to continue to sell this book on Amazon.com The hardback is also available. I will send in another submission with that ISBN number.Customer Reviews:
A careful synopsis -- broken down with ease.......2005-10-16
How to Grow Up When You're Grown Up........2000-05-23
Incredibly helpful, I learned so much. Now I can grow up!.......1997-04-21
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When You Grow Up
Lennie Goodings Manufacturer: Dial ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover Similar Items: ASIN: 0803726775 |
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A young bear isn't sure what he wants to be when he grows up, but one thing is for certain, he wants to live with his mom. As the two of them think up all the possibilities-will he be a pilot, a sheriff, a cowboy, or even a soccer star?-Zachary knows that whatever he becomes, he will always come back to live with Mom. Maybe someday you'll even be a daddy, his mom cleverly suggests. I might, says Zachary, "and then we'll all live next door to you!" Adorably illustrated in soft, warm colors, this gentle story is perfect for reading aloud as you snuggle up with your favorite little cub.Customer Reviews:
Warm, wonderful drawings and gentle whimsy.......2001-08-17
My son loves it!.......2001-04-28
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What Do You Want to Be When You Grow Up?
Margo Chevers Manufacturer: Grand Publishing Company ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback ASIN: 0963620207 |
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This book was written to help the reader through the process of discovering what they want from life. Step by step, using creative exercises, the reader will be led to finding the fulfillment they seek.Customer Reviews:
book.......2005-05-02
Wouldn't buy it if you paid me.......2005-02-07
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I Want to Be A Doctor (Sesame Street "What Do You Want To Be When You Grow Up")
ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback ASIN: 0307131343 |
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Dinosaur Tales (Besides a Dinosaur, Whatta Ya Wanna be When You Grow Up?; A Sound of Thunder; The Fog Horn)
Manufacturer: Barnes & Noble ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover ASIN: 0760778175 |
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I Want to Be A Cowboy (What do you want to be when you grow up?)
Manufacturer: Sesame Street/Golden Books ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback ASIN: B000EHL4ZO |
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I Want to Be A Fire Fighter (Sesame Street What Do You Want To Be When You Grow Up?, Volume 13135)
Manufacturer: Western Publishing Company, Inc. ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback ASIN: 0307131351 |
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I Want to Be President (Sesame Street - What do you want to be when you grow up?)
ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback ASIN: 0307131386 |
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