Ferns of the Eastern Central States with Special Reference to Tennessee
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    Jesse M. Shaver
    Manufacturer: Dover Publications
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    Binding: Paperback
    ASIN: B000MX3OCQ
    Ferns of the Eastern Central States, With Special Reference to Tennessee
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      Manufacturer: Dover
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      Binding: Paperback
      ASIN: B000I14O26

      The Most Beautiful Villages of New England (Most Beautiful Villages)
      Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
      • Ho-hum pretty. Doesn't do the region justice.
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      • New England Beauty
      The Most Beautiful Villages of New England (Most Beautiful Villages)
      Tom Shachtman
      Manufacturer: Thames & Hudson
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      ASIN: 0500018006

      Book Description

      With this book, Thames and Hudson's renowned Most Beautiful Villages series turns its attention for the first time to America. Honored as the birthplace of the Revolution, the six states that comprise New England are home to some of this country's most beautiful and cherished villages--places that preserve and reflect its architectural and cultural legacy. Here, in countless public squares and cemeteries, are monuments to the battles of the Revolution, and memorials to the heirs of the revolutionaries who themselves marched off to preserve the Union during the Civil War. One of the most splendid repositories of American institutional architecture is found in New England's public meeting halls and churches, and in the industrial mills and factories of the nineteenth century. The book also celebrates New England's rich tradition of domestic architecture: seaside homes clad in weathered gray shingles, white clapboard houses surrounding village greens, and exuberant Victorian gingerbread homes. New England is justly famous for its succession of intensely realized seasons: its deep and snowy winter; its spring, which bursts forth in a cascade of melting snow and budding vegetation; its leafy, languid summer days; and, perhaps most famously, its autumn, when the landscape seems to be on fire with the vivid reds, oranges, and yellows of the foliage. The Most Beautiful Villages of New England presents over twenty-five towns and villages, chosen for their beauty and history, and for their diverse geography. Here are the fishing villages and towns of New England's rocky Atlantic Coast, from famous summer watering holes to isolated island hamlets. We explore farming villages and the highlands of New England's mountain ranges--the Adirondacks, Berkshires, and Green Mountains. In the river valleys we find quiet, exquisitely preserved communities and renovated mill and factory towns.

      Customer Reviews:

      3 out of 5 stars Ho-hum pretty. Doesn't do the region justice........2006-11-27

      I took this coffee-table photo book out of the library once I realized that one of the featured "most beautiful villages" in New England was Stonington, Maine -- where I lived for nearly seven years. I wanted to see what they chose to show about the Deer Isle area because hey, *I* knew what made the area so gorgeous. If they could capture Stonington, perhaps they could also bring to life the beauty of the other villages covered -- from Essex, CT to Grafton, VT to Nantucket, MA.

      To my disappointment, though, the photographers chose rather humdrum locations to highlight. Nothing here is _bad_, mind you. The photos are perfectly nice. There's plenty of predictable photos of clapboard buildings and small town churches and autumn leaves. But it's the predictability that makes this worth flipping through once... and only once. It's as though you had purchased large-format postcards from the ordinary gift shoppe -- not captured something unique and beautiful.

      I'm a little astonished that this book has so many pictures of the (admittedly beautiful) autumn leaves in New England (that is, they're beautiful if they don't make you think "Oh geez we'd better top off the heating oil"). But not a single picture of the mountain lupine blooming in the spring that, in my opinion, is far prettier. You'll see several inoffensive photos of boats tied up at the dock at sunset... but almost nothing that reflects the sense of community that can make small-town living so precious.

      I'd hoped that this book would bring back a tiny bit of my years on Deer Isle. Alas... I'll have to dig out my own photos for that.

      5 out of 5 stars Magnificent.......2006-04-09

      I love books that have high quality photography, this is a magnificent book on new england towns.

      5 out of 5 stars Beautiful Photography Book!.......2005-11-08

      I'm a big fan of quality photography. This is a great book with terrific pictures of new england, and all the good reasons to move here.

      4 out of 5 stars New England Beauty.......2000-05-23

      Wonderful photagraphs and great images of beautiful New England! Reminiscent of my childhood, and old fashioned villages of yesterday. A must for the coffee table!
      MOST BEAUTIFUL VILLAGES IN NEW ENGLAND, THE
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        Tom Shachtman
        Manufacturer: Thames & Hudson
        ProductGroup: Book
        Binding: Hardcover
        ASIN: B000NTKBEI

        The Secret Life of the Seine
        Average customer rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars
        • This is a book to read on a plane to Paris!
        • Not what its cracked up to be...
        • Better than being there
        The Secret Life of the Seine
        Mort Rosenblum
        Manufacturer: Da Capo Press
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        ASIN: 0306810743
        Release Date: 2001-10-23

        Book Description

        From the author of A Goose in Toulouse, the lush and personal tale of a journey along the Seine, guiding the reader through history and the heart of France.

        Mort Rosenblum, a celebrated foreign correspondent, invites us aboard his 54-foot launch tied up in the center of Paris and introduces us to the characters who share his life along the river, ranging from eccentric movie stars and reclusive novelists to barge families just scraping by. He then hauls in the bow line for an unforgettable tour of the river itself from its source to its mouth. The Secret Life of the Seine is a love story between man and boat and the river that they live on, a discourse on the sensual beauty of France and the art of living well. In the tradition of A Year in Provence, Under the Tuscan Sun, and Paris to the Moon, here is what Garry Trudeau called "a moveable feast [with] a top speed of five knots-fast enough for fun, languid enough for dreaming. Take a trip you'll never take: This is what books are for."

        Customer Reviews:

        4 out of 5 stars This is a book to read on a plane to Paris!.......2006-05-11

        This is a great read, particularly if you've been to Paris or are going. It truly gives you a different view of the city. The author is living on a houseboat on the Seine and decides to travel the river from "start" to "finish". Some great characters add to the account of the journey and some interesting history emerges along the way too. I also got a vivid feel for what it must be like without having to actually endure the discomforts!

        2 out of 5 stars Not what its cracked up to be..........2005-04-13

        If you are interested in the plight of peniche and barge owners on the Seine(in the 1990's), and if you want some historical anecdotes culled from other authors, and info on the amount of tonnage that moves up and down the Seine, floods and navigability issues, then this is the book for you. This is definitely not an idyllic look at living on the Seine. A lot of the traveling between locations is done by car, and once on a Tourist Cruise line. The characters are mostly limited to people explaining the plight of the bargees and their possible future on the river. If you are looking for a Peter Mayle-style book, this isn't it. There are a few charming and funny moments in the first part of the book that lead you to believe that you are in for a "tour" of the river, it's food, beauty and local characters. Don't be fooled. I have spent many hours walking the the Paris Seine and there is definitely more romance than is captured in this book. Overall the book is very informative but not what the reviews lead to expect.

        5 out of 5 stars Better than being there.......2001-09-04

        Actually living on a boat on the Seine is a pain in the backside with leaks, breakdowns and constant maintenance. *Reading* about living on a boat on the Seine is, however, better than being there. Even though this is non-fiction, colorful characters fill the pages. If you love France, you'll love this book about the river through its heart. Rosenblum's writing is supple and never gets in the way.
        Coming Down the Seine (Lost & Found: Classic Travel Writing)
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          Robert Gibbings
          Manufacturer: Interlink Books
          ProductGroup: Book
          Binding: Paperback

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          ASIN: 1566564700

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          "Four hundred miles from source to mouth-just twice the length of the Thames. There was scarcely a yard of it that I hadn't touched, from its first cress-bordered trickle to the broad highways where cyclopean buttresses of chalk hold back the hills."

          One of the Europe's most celebrated rivers, the Seine stretches from the fertile plains of Burgundy to the English Channel at Le Havre. Starting at its source near Dijon, writer and engraver Robert Gibbings follows the river's 400-mile course as it develops from a tranquil stream into the mighty waterway that links Rouen to the sea. The journey takes different forms: on foot, in a tiny boat "hardly more than a coracle," on a barge, and on a boat used for transporting books. Throughout this leisurely voyage during one summer, Gibbings records his impressions, visual and verbal, of places and people as well as explaining how the river has played a vital role in French history.

          In part an evocation of the Seine's changing landscapes and rural beauty, this is also an account of towns and cities-Troyes, Rouen, Paris-and their relationship with the river. Looking at writers and painters as well as historic figures who have left their mark on the Seine, Gibbings presents an affectionate picture of this great river and the people who live and work on its banks. Discussing the vineyards of Champagne, the paintings of Sisley and Utrillo, the rituals of Parisian café life, the author conveys an irresistible enthusiasm not just for boats and river life, but for all things French.

          First published in 1953, Coming Down the Seine is illustrated with more than fifty of Gibbings' delightful engravings.
          SUNDAYS BY THE RIVER (Motta Photography Series)
          Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
          • Timeless idylls
          SUNDAYS BY THE RIVER (Motta Photography Series)
          RONIS WILLY
          Manufacturer: Smithsonian
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          Binding: Hardcover

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          ASIN: 1560988878

          Customer Reviews:

          5 out of 5 stars Timeless idylls.......2004-03-20

          On Sundays, Paris comes to a halt and Parisians take time to celebrate, well, that they're Parisians. In the spring and summer, especially, outdoor leisure predominates, and the romantic illusions that we Americans treasure of the City of Lights come closest to being reality.

          At least, that's how this book's Introduction by Noël Simsolo paints it. And I'm inclined to believe him. Certainly, Willy Ronis' very impressive photography seems to support the argument. Or, more precisely, the argument seems to support Ronis' images, since it's the images that this book is about. Ronis is an important and skilled photographer, and the Smithsonian and Motta Editore of Milan have done a fine job in selecting four dozen of his images for this book. They're a great portrayal of Paris at rest. And because the images are monochromatic, the fact that they span four decades (1947 to 1993) can easily be forgotten. Classic Paris always seems to be in black and white anyway, and Ronis' timeless, seductive work draws us in easily.
          Monet: A View from the River
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            David A. Brenneman
            Manufacturer: High Museum of Art
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            Au fil de la Seine: Rives, greves et plages, impressions de peintres
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              Pascal Bonafoux
              Manufacturer: Chene
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              Binding: Unknown Binding

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              FROM THE IPSWICH...FROM THE VOLGA.....TO THE SEINE The Story of How an American Girl from the Banks of the Ipswich River and a Russian Nobleman from the Volga Met and Were Married in Paris by the Seine
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                FROM THE IPSWICH...FROM THE VOLGA.....TO THE SEINE The Story of How an American Girl from the Banks of the Ipswich River and a Russian Nobleman from the Volga Met and Were Married in Paris by the Seine
                Catharene Green Arapoff
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                Great Rivers Of The World The Seine
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                  Glyndon G Van Deusen
                  Manufacturer: G P Putnams Sons
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                  ASIN: B000JC99QK
                  Hand-Book for Travellers in France: Being a guide to Normandy, Brittany; the rivers Loire, Seine, Rhône, and Garonne; the French Alps, Dauphiné, Provence, ... to Italy, the chief watering places
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                    Hand-Book for Travellers in France: Being a guide to Normandy, Brittany; the rivers Loire, Seine, Rhône, and Garonne; the French Alps, Dauphiné, Provence, ... to Italy, the chief watering places
                    Unknown Author
                    Manufacturer: Adamant Media Corporation
                    ProductGroup: Book
                    Binding: Paperback

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                    ASIN: 0543914941
                    Release Date: 2001-05-04

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                    A Handbook for Travellers in France; Being a Guide to Normandy, Britanny; the Rivers Seine, Loire, Rhone, and Garonne; the French Alps, Dauphne, Provence, and the Pyrenees; Sixth Edition.
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                      A Handbook for Travellers in France; Being a Guide to Normandy, Britanny; the Rivers Seine, Loire, Rhone, and Garonne; the French Alps, Dauphne, Provence, and the Pyrenees; Sixth Edition.
                      John Murray
                      Manufacturer: London: John Murray
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                      Impressionists on the Seine: A Celebration of Renoir's Luncheon of the Boating Party
                      Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
                      • Very good illustrations of the artist's work
                      Impressionists on the Seine: A Celebration of Renoir's Luncheon of the Boating Party
                      Katherine Rothkopf , Richard R. Brettell , and Charles S. Moffett
                      Manufacturer: Counterpoint
                      ProductGroup: Book
                      Binding: Hardcover

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                      ASIN: 188717821X

                      Customer Reviews:

                      5 out of 5 stars Very good illustrations of the artist's work.......1999-07-02

                      I would recomend this book to my classmates for the further studies

                      Japanese Nature Print Designs to Color (A Barbara Holdridge Book)
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                        Amie Sun Ambrose
                        Manufacturer: Stemmer House Publishers
                        ProductGroup: Book
                        Binding: Paperback

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                        Longhaired Cats: A Complete Pet Owner's Manual
                        Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
                        • Great For Those New To The Longhaired Felis Domesticus
                        Longhaired Cats: A Complete Pet Owner's Manual
                        Ulrike Muller
                        Manufacturer: Barron's Educational Series
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                        ASIN: 0812028031

                        Customer Reviews:

                        4 out of 5 stars Great For Those New To The Longhaired Felis Domesticus.......2004-09-21

                        The longhaired "Felis domesticus," or house cat, is a wonderful animal companion. This little book written by a top breeder of longhairs (and who is married to a veterinarian) is enormously useful for people new to longhaired cats. I generally agree with the author on most issues (although I think more behavior is breed-linked than she does), and find this book most useful in the pre-cat ownership stage. She has an excellent section on considerations necessary before adopting a new cat.

                        Her advice and information is presented in an easy to understand manner, but most of this will be known by experienced cat owners already. People who have never owned a cat before (and particularly those considering a Persian or other longhaired cat) should definitely read this book. If you have had cats for a while, there is probably little new information to be learned here, although many of the illustrations are nice. One key to take away from this book is that while longhairs may look more glamorous than shorthair cats, the upkeep on a longhaired cat is significantly greater, particularly in the grooming department. Having said that, I think they are totally worth the extra effort.

                        She discusses longhairs and breeds (I am partial to neutered male Persians and Maine Coons myself), but emphasizes that all cats are individuals with unique personalities. I agree with her, but want to add my own comment on top of hers: if you want a pet, you will gain nothing by having a pedigreed cat (in fact they may be less healthy because of greater inbreeding, though not necessarily). Having said that, please consider rescuing a cat from your local shelter. If you want to show or breed the cat, she gives some basic information on this as well.

                        Cats make wonderful companions, and I highly recommend this book for those interested in getting their first cat, while more experienced cat owners can probably safely skip it, although it still makes a nice reference.

                        Great Book of Dinky Toys
                        Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
                        • Need for the book
                        • Great Book of Dinky
                        • The Great Book of Dinky Toys
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                        Mike Richardson
                        Manufacturer: New Cavendish Books (Dist)
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                        ASIN: 1872727832

                        Book Description

                        This brand new book by the Dinky experts benefits from a further eighteen years of research and collecting which has brought to light more information as well as extensive and previously lost articles from the '30s.

                        Customer Reviews:

                        4 out of 5 stars Need for the book.......2007-05-15

                        As beginning collector it was difficult to get an insight in what exactly was produced, when and what varieties exist.
                        This book fills the gap to a large extend, providing a lot of information. The illustrations/lay out are/is sometimes what eratic, and one example of a factory drawing would be nice, but so many eats up a lot of space, which might have been used for other purposes. However, the provides an excellent overview of all aspects of Dinky, and it is well worth its money.

                        5 out of 5 stars Great Book of Dinky.......2006-11-03

                        This book is the Bible of Dinky Toys as far as I am concerned.
                        A must for all Dinky Toys Collectors

                        4 out of 5 stars The Great Book of Dinky Toys.......2004-02-07

                        Mike and Sue Richardson have been toy collectors
                        for over 40 years and experts on die cast toys.
                        This book represents the summary of all their knowledge on Dinky Toys, having met with production officers and workers from the factory in Liverpool.
                        A comprehensive guide to British Dinky Toys from 1933 to 1980.
                        Contains tables of all models by issue number with color variations and issue and deletion dates; including most photos of all models ever produced. Information is based on official records from the Meccano factory, in Liverpool, England.
                        It also has a large appendix with definitions and miscellaneous information, such as factory display photos, model plans, catalogs, etc.
                        The quintessential book for the passionate collector of these precise and beautiful die cast toys.
                        Very easy to use and helpful to identify any English model.
                        Has no price estimates as these parameters are irrelevant.
                        Beautiful printing and photography.
                        Large heavy volume in hardback printing only.
                        Highly recommended for research and model identification.
                        Dinky Toys
                        Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
                        • Not Quite a Tour de Force
                        • A very handsome catalogue
                        Dinky Toys
                        Edward Force
                        Manufacturer: Schiffer Publishing
                        ProductGroup: Book
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                        ASIN: 0764323644

                        Book Description

                        Dinky Toys were produced from 1933 to 1980 and have formed the nucleus of many a hobbyist's collection. This book offers a concise history, a detailed listing of major variations, and a chronological list and new price guide. It includes all the Dinky Toys that ever were made in Britain, France, Spain and other parts of world, from the earliest model railroad accessories to the first Matchbox cars to bear the name of Dinky Toys.

                        Customer Reviews:

                        3 out of 5 stars Not Quite a Tour de Force.......1999-12-04

                        The positive thing about this book is that it is dedicated to its subject - and therefore unique, as far as I can see. However, it may have become something of an anachronism. It could benefit from its own website! Because the prices can never be as current as those from on-line auctions. It could also benefit from depicting pictures of the models in chronological sequence for easier reference and within typological groups like cars, military etc. The shots used appear to be from a collection and the groupings random. Sorry Edward, but you need updating old son

                        5 out of 5 stars A very handsome catalogue.......1998-09-01

                        This is a very handsome and useful book, in which all models made by Dinky Toys, even from Hong Kong ,are displayed in color.With exception of the airplanes and some of the extraordinary sets, the models are not photographed in detail. Much information about the models is not given (in my opinion not necessary). At the end, prices are given, but these will certainly vary depending on the state of the model and the availability of an original box. The format of the book is such, that it is very easy to take it with you in your pocket.
                        Collecting Dinky Toys
                        Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
                        • Good but incomplete
                        • A walk down memory lane.
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                        Mike Richardson
                        Manufacturer: Francis Joseph Pub
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                        ASIN: 1870703979

                        Book Description

                        Dinky, a name that became synonymous with the whole genre of small toy cars is actually the name of a highly collectible brand of British-made toy vehicles produced from 1934 to 1979. Avid collectors know Dinky Toys. Now Collecting Dinky Toys tells everyone the whole story.

                        Here's the complete list of every Dinky Toy from cars, trucks, and buses to ships, construction vehicles, and military vehicles, plus their accessories. This valuable identification and value guide lists more than 1,500 toy vehicles with the dates manufactured, colors, and current values.

                        This competitively priced comprehensive listing, with 400 full-color photos, references all Dinky Toys available. Collectors will find toy vehicles conveniently categorized by type for easy reference.

                        - Complete listings for every Dinky Toy made, from cars and trucks to military vehicles
                        - Valuable identification and valuation guide lists dates made, colors, and prices
                        - Descriptive history of Dinky Toy production complete with discriminating details

                        Customer Reviews:

                        3 out of 5 stars Good but incomplete.......2006-08-03

                        No one knows Dinky like Mike Richardson, that's for sure. Plenty of detail and great photos on all the models included---the problem is that this only covers the British models and omits the French models from the same era. That's like writing a book about baseball but only including the American league. Good, but incomplete.

                        5 out of 5 stars A walk down memory lane........2005-08-12

                        Page after page in full colour showing 8 Dinky models per page.This book is one of the best books on Dinky toys without buying the biggest book.Plenty of photos throughout make this book pure enjoyment.Collectors and enthusiasts will love this book.Good value too.
                        Dinky Toys 5ED
                        Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
                        • Dinky Toys 5ED
                        Dinky Toys 5ED
                        Edward Force
                        Manufacturer: Schiffer+publishing Ltd
                        ProductGroup: Book
                        Binding: Paperback

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                        ASIN: 076431372X

                        Book Description

                        Dinky Toys were produced from 1933 to 1980 and have formed the nucleus of many a hobbyist's collection. This book, now in its fifth edition, offers a concise history, a detailed listing of major variations, and a chronological list and newly updated price guide. It includes all the Dinky Toys made in Britain, France, Spain, and other parts of world, from the earliest model railroad accessories to the first cars to bear the name of Dinky Toys.

                        Customer Reviews:

                        5 out of 5 stars Dinky Toys 5ED.......2007-01-10

                        This is a must for collectors. Makes a great gift Pictures are organized and high quality.
                        At Phillips - Lead Soldiers, Dinky Toys, Trains & Models - Phillips, Son & Neale, London - September 20, 1977 - Sale No. 21,397
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                          At Phillips - Lead Soldiers, Dinky Toys, Trains & Models - Phillips, Son & Neale, London - September 20, 1977 - Sale No. 21,397
                          Son & Neale Phillips
                          Manufacturer: Phillips, Son & Neale
                          ProductGroup: Book
                          Binding: Paperback
                          ASIN: B000NBX058
                          At Phillips - Lead Soldiers, Models & Dinky Toys - Phillips, Son & Neale, London - February  15, 1977 - Sale No. 21,092
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                            At Phillips - Lead Soldiers, Models & Dinky Toys - Phillips, Son & Neale, London - February 15, 1977 - Sale No. 21,092
                            Son & Neale Phillips
                            Manufacturer: Phillips, Son & Neale
                            ProductGroup: Book
                            Binding: Paperback
                            ASIN: B000NBX04E
                            At Phillips - Lead Soldiers, Models, Trains & Dinky Toys - Phillips, Son & Neale, London - December 21, 1976 - Sale No. 21,020
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                              At Phillips - Lead Soldiers, Models, Trains & Dinky Toys - Phillips, Son & Neale, London - December 21, 1976 - Sale No. 21,020
                              Son & Neale Phillips
                              Manufacturer: Phillips, Son & Neale
                              ProductGroup: Book
                              Binding: Paperback
                              ASIN: B000NBX06M
                              Chomper the Greedy Dino (Dinky Dinosaur S.)
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                                Chomper the Greedy Dino (Dinky Dinosaur S.)

                                Manufacturer: Bright Sparks
                                ProductGroup: Book
                                Binding: Hardcover

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                                ASIN: 1842501305
                                Dinky Backpack
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                                  Dinky Backpack
                                  Darrell Wiskur
                                  Manufacturer: New Leaf Press (AR)
                                  ProductGroup: Book
                                  Binding: Rag Book

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                                  ASIN: 0890514194

                                  Book Description

                                  Each of these lovable stuffed characters comes with a storybook in his backpack, telling his own story. The characters are soft, plush, and cuddly and represent the best-selling children's creation stories of Master Books. There's Timothy Whale, Bombus the Bumblebee, Dinky Dinosaur, and Dinky's new companion, Daisy. The stories are short, easy-to-read adventures relating to creation. (Dimensions: 6" x 3 _")

                                  ? soft and cuddly plush toys
                                  ? safe for preschool children
                                  ? sensible creation-related stories
                                  ? super gift ideas for small children
                                  Dinky Toy Compendium (The Hornby Companion Series)
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                                    Dinky Toy Compendium (The Hornby Companion Series)
                                    Patrick Trench
                                    Manufacturer: New Cavendish Books
                                    ProductGroup: Book
                                    Binding: Paperback

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                                    ASIN: 0904568857

                                    Gardens by Design: Step-By-Step Plans for 12 Imaginative Gardens
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                                      Gardens by Design: Step-By-Step Plans for 12 Imaginative Gardens
                                      H. Peter Loewer
                                      Manufacturer: Rodale Pr
                                      ProductGroup: Book
                                      Binding: Hardcover

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                                      ASIN: 0878576010
                                      GARDENS BY DESIGN. STEP-BY-STEP PLANS FOR 12 IMAGINATIVE GARDENS.
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                                        GARDENS BY DESIGN. STEP-BY-STEP PLANS FOR 12 IMAGINATIVE GARDENS.
                                        P. Loewer
                                        Manufacturer: Rodale Press
                                        ProductGroup: Book
                                        Binding: Hardcover
                                        ASIN: B000WQO7AQ

                                        Health and Medicine in Early Medieval Southern Italy (Medieval Mediterranean, Vol 11)
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                                          Health and Medicine in Early Medieval Southern Italy (Medieval Mediterranean, Vol 11)
                                          Patricia Skinner
                                          Manufacturer: Brill Academic Publishers
                                          ProductGroup: Book
                                          Binding: Hardcover

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                                          ASIN: 9004103945

                                          Book Description

                                          Medical historians are already familiar with medieval southern Italy through research into its famed medical school at Salerno. This volume takes a broader view of healthcare, seeking to illuminate the experience of sickness, attitudes towards the ill and infirm and the provision of care up to the twelfth century. Combining information from hagiography and chronicles with less well-known charters and archaeology, it deals with the provision of food, the environment, women's health, individual and collective disease and varieties of cure. A final chapter assesses the interaction between intellectual and practical medicine, as well as re-examining the early life of the medical school at Salerno. The book's importance lies in its wide-ranging approach and detailed analysis, which will appeal to historians of medicine and medieval culture alike.

                                          The Golden Age of Sailing: Classic Yacht Photographs by Beken of Cowes
                                          Average customer rating: 3 out of 5 stars
                                          • Beautiful Photo's - But Just too small
                                          The Golden Age of Sailing: Classic Yacht Photographs by Beken of Cowes
                                          Beken of Cowes
                                          Manufacturer: Crown / Times Books
                                          ProductGroup: Book
                                          Binding: Hardcover

                                          GeneralGeneral | Photography | Arts & Photography | Subjects | Books
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                                          Boat BuildingBoat Building | Ships | Transportation | Nonfiction | Subjects | Books
                                          GeneralGeneral | Sailing | Water Sports | Sports | Subjects | Books
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                                          ASIN: 0812932838
                                          Release Date: 2000-03-28

                                          Customer Reviews:

                                          3 out of 5 stars Beautiful Photo's - But Just too small.......2000-08-18

                                          This cloth bound book displays some of Beken's best work, the only reason I give it three stars is that it is just too small. The beautiful sepia colours of his art and majestic sailing ships of the bygone era are not done justice by the tiny reproductions in this work, considering its' cost.

                                          At 8" x 5" it is almost too small to be a coffee table book.

                                          Anyway, the book displays the famous yachts of the era from the 1880's to pre-WWII with small dialogs before each chapter to explain the stage and history of sailing at Cowes in each era, from the turn of the century (1800-1900), pre-WWI, Post WWI, pre WWII. It gives little history of the photographer, and his methods.

                                          If you own any Bekken prints, it will hold a little interest to you, but you will be disappointed in a album that could have been done so much better.

                                          Modern Chinese Writers: Self-Portrayals (Studies on Modern China)
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                                            Modern Chinese Writers: Self-Portrayals (Studies on Modern China)

                                            Manufacturer: M.E. Sharpe
                                            ProductGroup: Book
                                            Binding: Paperback

                                            ChineseChinese | Ethnic & National | Biographies & Memoirs | Subjects | Books
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                                            ASIN: 0873328175
                                            Modern Chinese Writers: Self Portrayals.(Brief Article): An article from: Pacific Affairs
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                                              Modern Chinese Writers: Self Portrayals.(Brief Article): An article from: Pacific Affairs
                                              Diana Lary
                                              Manufacturer: University of British Columbia
                                              ProductGroup: Book
                                              Binding: Digital
                                              ASIN: B00092UVWG
                                              Release Date: 2005-07-28

                                              Book Description

                                              This digital document is an article from Pacific Affairs, published by University of British Columbia on December 22, 1993. The length of the article is 533 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.

                                              Citation Details
                                              Title: Modern Chinese Writers: Self Portrayals.(Brief Article)
                                              Author: Diana Lary
                                              Publication: Pacific Affairs (Refereed)
                                              Date: December 22, 1993
                                              Publisher: University of British Columbia
                                              Volume: v66 Issue: n4 Page: p579(2)

                                              Article Type: Book Review, Brief Article

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