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From techniques for tapping maple trees and harvesting wild rice to extracting dyes from bloodroot to making dishes from birch bark and dolls with cattails, Strength of the Earth details the many uses of over 200 forest and prairie plants. Early twentieth-century ethnologist Frances Densmore recorded traditions and techniques relayed by dozens of Ojibwe women to create this invaluable handbook perfect for readers interested in Native American art and culture, organic gardening, natural remedies, and living off the land. Brenda J. Child offers a fresh introduction focusing on the power of female healers in Native communities.
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ISBN: 1570068305 TITLE: 2007 Connecticut Commuter Pack AUTHOR: Zagat Survey DESCRIPTION: Boxed-set consisting of 2006/07 Connecticut Restaurants and 2007 NYC Restaurants.
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2006 New York City Book and Map Pack
Manufacturer: Zagat Survey
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ASIN: 1570067635
Release Date: 2005-11-02 |
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There's more to do in New York than in any other city in the world, and Zagat will help you find all of it. Whether you are looking for a restaurant, a store, a nightclub - or just the perfect bagel - a Zagat Survey guide will make sure you get it right. After all, nobody knows New York like the people who live there - and that's just who Zagat asks. Save when you buy the New York City Pack (books sold separately for $56.80 retail value)! This pack includes the New York City Shopping guide, covering 2,000 stores that run the gamut from chic boutiques to mega-discounters, New York City Restaurants, New York City Nightlife and New York City Gourmet Marketplace, featuring 1,625 top food and entertaining resources. Experience the best New York City has to offer with the New York City Pack. 1. New York City Gourmet Marketplace 2005 2. New York City Shopping 2005 3. New York City Nightlife 2005/06 4. New York City Restaurants 2005
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2006 Westchester Commuter Pack (Zagat Westchester Commuter Pack)
Zagat Survey
Manufacturer: Zagat Survey
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ASIN: 1570067627
Release Date: 2005-11-02 |
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Featuring the breathtaking images of award-winning photographer Russell Kaye, An Illustrated Viking Voyage tells the tale of an awe-inspiring modern expedition.
In 1997, journalist and history buff W. Hodding Carter, along with a ragtag band of amateur sailors, set out to retrace Leif Eriksson's journey to North America. They sailed a handmade ship modeled after a traditional Viking "knarr." It was the first voyage by Westerners to precisely follow the Vikings' route in nearly a thousand years.
Beginning in a small boathouse in Maine, Carter's fifty-four-foot open-decked Viking boat, the Snorri, took shape from wooden planks and individually pounded iron rivets. Over the next year, the Snorri sailed from the ports and fjords of Greenland through the Arctic circle to a victorious landing at l'Anse aux Meadows in Newfoundland.
Through the extraordinary images of photographer Russell Kaye, and a colorful running text from Carter, the chronicle of this remarkable voyage is captured in rich detail. Experience the feat of building an authentic Viking vessel; the power of sublime Arctic landscapes; the beauty and treachery of icebergs; and the fishermen of local villages who offered advice and companionship despite language barriers.
An unforgettable adventure as seen through a celebrated photographer's lens, An Illustrated Viking Voyage chronicles a once-in-a-millennium occurrence, one which fans of Viking lore and seafaring journeys will come back to time and again.
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Coffee table book with great pictures but nothing else.......2004-01-10
This book gathers some magnificent pictures of the trip and its preparation. In particular, there are multiple images of bergs and growlers that are breathtaking.
However, those of us interested in the story of the trip, its preparation, the re-creation of the ship, the research of the itinerary and, in general, in knowledge about either vikings' shipbuilding technology or seafaring will be greatly disappointed. The text provided in the book amounts to a few lines per page in very large font, and does not attempt to describe any of the research associated with this trip, or even any of the details of the trip itself. There is so little text across the whole book that it can be read in 10 to 15 minutes...
If you intend to buy this book, be aware that this is a coffee table book: pictures only. I was interested in knowledge rather than photography - for me it was a total letdown.
Retracing an historic odyssey.......2001-07-06
Leif Eriksson was a great explorer, traveling from Greenland to North America long before the time of Christopher Columbus. Eriksson and his Viking crew were the first known Europeans to set foot upon the North American Continent. More than a thousand years after Eriksson's time, a group of sailors and friends from Maine had the dream of recreating his voyage. "Viking Voyage" tells the story of that dreams realization. Using designs from Denmark and Greenland, an authentic Viking boat was built. The sailors from Maine were joined in their quest by crew members from Greenland and Denmark. The new Vikings set off on two voyages in 1997 and 1998, following the path of Eriksson from so long ago. They had to overcome many difficulties, and at one point faced the prospect of their boat beginning to fall apart in mid ocean. They journeyed through the often treacherous Artic waters between Greenland and Canada. They faced the same cold and misery that the Vikings of old had known. The crew also had moments of great exhilaration, and they began to think and feel in much the same way as the Vikings. Their voyage became not only a recreation of Eriksson's expedition, but an odyssey through time itself. "Viking Voyage" is richly illustrated with beautiful photographs, and it helps us to understand the Viking way of life. There is a special magic within this book: a magic of seeking and reaching for dreams.
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Five hundred years before Columbus, a young Viking named Leif Eriksson crossed the Atlantic and became the first-known European to set foot in North America. The tale of the crossing has been passed down for 1000 years. Now Elizabeth Cody Kimmel retells it to a new audience, painting a vivid picture of what Eriksson might have experienced. Includes reproductions of maps, illustrations, and Viking artifacts.
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An exciting saga of the Lief Eriksson expedition.......2003-12-14
Before Columbus is an exciting saga of the Lief Eriksson expedition five hundred years before Columbus provides kids in grades 3-5 with an excellent saga which reads like fiction but includes all known facts about his incredible journey. New audiences will appreciate this vivid retelling of what Lief might have experienced on his Viking expedition.
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Leif Eriksson (Fact Finders)
Jason Glaser
Manufacturer: Fact Finders
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ASIN: 0736826645 |
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A brief introduction to the life and accomplishments of the Norwiegan explorer Lief Eriksson.
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The Age of Leif Eriksson (Exploration Through the Ages)
Richard Humble
Manufacturer: Franklin Watts
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ASIN: 0531107418 |
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Leif Eriksson (Groundbreakers, Explorers)
Michael Burgan
Manufacturer: Heinemann
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ASIN: 1588105962 |
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Leif Eriksson and the Vikings (Trade route explorers)
Betty Lou Kratoville
Manufacturer: High Noon Books
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ASIN: 1571281665 |
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Leif Eriksson and the Vikings (Worlds Great Explorers)
Charnan Simon
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ASIN: 0516030604 |
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Leif Eriksson: Viking Explorer (Explorers! (Enslow Publishers).)
Joanne Mattern
Manufacturer: Enslow Elementary
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ASIN: 0766021467 |
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The design of everyday goods, images and environments often goes unnoticed by the consumer, yet the impact of new materials and production processes, together with the changing nature of society and the consumption choices we make, presents designers with considerable challenges. Now in a completely new and updated edition, this book provides a history of the development of modern (and postmodern) design within its international cultural, social and economic context.
Divided into four parts, the book begins with the formative years 1900-1914. Two sections on design and modernity explore the periods 1915-1939 and 1939-1969, and a completely new section, design and postmodernity covers 1970 to the present. New themes explored include postmodernism and design, the alliance between technology and design, and the relationship between identity and design. A key theme is the development of a discourse of design that can be traced through different social periods, movements and cycles.
The author draws on a wealth of mass-produced artifacts, images and environments to illustrate the discussion including sewing machines, cars, chairs, televisions, fashion items, interiors, graphic communications, electronic and branded goods and exhibitions. She includes a full guide to further reading which will be of particular value to students.
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Women Who Love Horses: Inside the Lives of Women Who Made Horses Their Career
Vicky Moon
Manufacturer: Capital Books
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ASIN: 1933102136 |
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The success of internet auction sites like eBay and the cult status of public television's Antiques Roadshow attest to the continued popularity of collecting in American culture. Acts of Possession investigates the ways cultural meanings of collections have evolved and yet remained surprisingly unchanged throughout American history.
Drawing upon the body of theoretical work on collecting and focusing on individual as opposed to museum collections, the contributors investigate how, what, and why Americans have collected and explore the inherent meanings behind systems of organization and display. Essays consider the meanings of Thomas Jefferson's Indian Hall at Monticello; the pedagogical theories behind nineteenth-century children's curiosity cabinets; collections of Native American artifacts; and the ability of the owners of doll houses to construct meaning within the context of Victorian ideals of domesticity.
The authors also consider some darker aspects of collecting—hoarding, fetishism, and compulsive behavior—scrutinizing collections of racist memorabilia and fascist propaganda. The final essay posits the serial killer as a collector, an investigation into the dangerous objectification of humans themselves.
By bringing fresh, interdisciplinary critical perspectives to bear on these questions, Dilworth and her co-authors weave a fascinating cultural history of collecting in America.
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Herb Gardens at Their Very Best.......2001-07-28
What do Elton John and The Jacksonville Garden Club in Florida have in common?
They both like plants and Rosemary Verey's Garden Designs. This book contains more than 25 of her designs.
From knots to plots and every size in between, Rosemary Verey has created a garden for it. Each garden design is accompanied by color photos, plant listings and descriptions as well as a watercolor layout. What I really like about the book is how many of the plants are herbs. Herbs are such a natural choice for the landscape because they bring life and use to the garden. I particularly liked her Outdoor Dining Room Garden. In a small space, she was able to create a relaxing atmosphere capable of hosting leisurely lunches or sumptuous suppers both enhanced by the wonders of plants.
Should be called "Great" Planting Plans.......2000-04-19
Rosemary Verey successfully explains years of gardening experience in yet another beautifully illustrated and informative book. She includes site photos, watercolor plans, and detailed but not overly exhaustive explanations and descriptions to both enchant and educate the reader. Verey's many gardens include projects of various sizes, styles, and intentions presented like a relaxing yet stimulating informal discussion. The author makes it easy to appreciate a myriad of garden design concepts including site issues, scale, and balance and she discusses her experience on the 'how and why' of color, texture, placement, flowering sequence, etc. I find myself browsing this book over and over, yet it always remains fresh with always more to appreciate and learn.
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World Super Interiors: Restaurants, Bars, Discos & Offices
Editors at SK
Manufacturer: Books Nippan
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ASIN: 4785802634 |
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This newly updated guide contains more than 1,100 updated descriptions of dance, music, theater, and visual arts programs. With more programs in more discipline than any other guide this annually updated resource helps readers plan how they're going to make a name for themselves on stage, on canvas, or in an orchestra.
Features and benefits include: * News on summer pre-professional courses and programs * Perspectives from graduates and industry professionals * Tips on assembling a portfolio and preparing for an audition
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Not enthusiastic.......2005-02-13
I bought and then returned this book. From the description I expected a guide with detail about the different schools and programs, as well as inside information on the schools. Instead, the book contains a couple pages about audition procedures (a much better description is in the Performing Arts Major's College Guide) accompanied by basic information that is easily available off of the school websites (location, number of students plus number of students majoring in the discipline, teacher/student ratios, etc.). It was impossible to tell which programs had a good reputation or better quality. Save your money, and get the information off of the school websites.
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2005 guide to summer ordering.(art and craft supplies)(Directory)(Illustration) : An article from: Arts & Activities
Manufacturer: Thomson Gale
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ASIN: B000BLBU1Q
Release Date: 2005-09-28 |
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This digital document is an article from Arts & Activities, published by Thomson Gale on June 1, 2005. The length of the article is 6606 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: 2005 guide to summer ordering.(art and craft supplies)(Directory)(Illustration)
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Arts & Activities (Magazine/Journal)
Date: June 1, 2005
Publisher: Thomson Gale
Volume: 137
Issue: 5
Page: 44(14)
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This digital document is an article from Dance Magazine, published by Dance Magazine, Inc. on August 1, 2005. The length of the article is 5572 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: The 2005 Scholarships Guide.(Directory)
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Dance Magazine (Magazine/Journal)
Date: August 1, 2005
Publisher: Dance Magazine, Inc.
Volume: 79
Issue: 8
Page: 63(8)
Article Type: Directory
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Professional Degree Programs in the Visual & Performing Arts 2005
Peterson's
Manufacturer: Tandem Library
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ASIN: 141763684X |
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General Vasey's War
David Horner
Manufacturer: Harry Ransom Humanities Research Center
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ASIN: 0522846904 |
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- The Botany of Desire: A Plant's-Eye View of the World
- The Cannabible 2
- The Comparative Physiology of Regulatory Peptides
- The Encyclopedia of Psychoactive Plants: Ethnopharmacology and Its Applications
- The humane movement in the United States, 1910-1922 (Bulletin of social legislation on the Henry Bergh Foundation for the promotion of humane education)
- The Illustrated Book of Trees: The Comprehensive Field Guide to More Than 250 Trees of Eastern North America
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