The Pinon Pine: A Natural and Cultural History

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This glorious miscellany of good stories and fascinating facts about England, is the ultimate journey around the country, and includes history, legends, firsts, supremes, unusuals, inventions, birthplaces and gossip from each county.

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I Never Knew That About England
Christopher Winn
Manufacturer: TRAFALGAR SQUARE+
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Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000N7DT4E

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One of the most accomplished American writers of the early 20th century, Edith Wharton achieved both critical recognition and popular acclaim. This Student Companion provides an introduction to Wharton's fiction. Beginning with her life and career, the volume places Wharton in the context of her times, focusing on how she was shaped by the culture of wealth and privilege into which she was born. Her struggle to resist the demands of her social world paralleled her characters' lives and contributed to the power of her writing. Included are an in-depth discussion of her writing, along with analyses of thematic concerns, character development, historical context, and plot. A close critical reading covers each of her major works, with a full chapter devoted to each: The House of Mirth (1905), Ethan Frome (1911), Summer (1917), The Age of Innocence (1920), and her two novellas, Madame de Treymes (1907) and The Old Maid (1924). Another chapter addresses Wharton's short stories and considers some of her most famous and anthologized tales, such as "The Other Two" and "Roman Fever." This companion is ideal for students who are reading Wharton for the first time, or for general readers who are seeking a greater understanding of her writing. A select bibliography offers suggestions for further reading about Wharton and includes criticism and contemporary reviews of her work.

Student Companion to Zora Neale Hurston (Student Companions to Classic Writers)

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Student Companion to Zora Neale Hurston (Student Companions to Classic Writers)
Josie P. Campbell
Manufacturer: Greenwood Press
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ASIN: 0313309043

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Zora Neale Hurston is considered one of the most controversial yet prominent figures associated with the Harlem Renaissance. This introductory study examines Hurston's contributions to that literary movement, as well as her role as mediator between the black and white worlds in which she lived. Readers will appeciate the clear presentation of the biographical facts of her life, as well as an overview of the issues and varying perceptions surrounding her literary achievements. A full chapter is devoted to analysing each of Hurston's major works of fiction: Jonah's Gourd Vine (1934), Their Eyes Were Watching God (1937), Moses, Man of the Mountain (1939), Seraph on the Suwanee (1948) as well as her short fiction and her fictionalized autobiography Dust Tracks on a Road (1942). For each of the works, plot, character development, themes, setting and symbols are identified and discussed in clear accessible language. An alternate critical perspective enhances the understanding of each of Hurston's full length works. Contemporary reviews are cited in a bibliography which also helps students find further biographical and critical information on Zora Neale Hurston.

American Women's History: A Student Companion (Oxford Student Companions to American History)

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American Women's History: A Student Companion (Oxford Student Companions to American History)
Glenna Matthews
Manufacturer: Oxford University Press, USA
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Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 0195113179

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An encyclopedia of American women's history, this comprehensive reference book features in-depth articles on trends (e.g. birthrates, suburban growth), social movements (civil rights, feminism), ideas and concepts (domesticity, consciousness-raising), institutions (Children's Bureau, women in Congress), organizations (Girl Scouts of America, League of Women Voters), events (American Revolution), issues (abortion, Equal Rights Amendment), key legal cases (Roe v Wade, Muller v Oregon), laws and constitutional amendments, documents and publications (Ramona, Declaration of Sentiments), ethnic and social groups (African American women, Latinas), overviews (women's health, women in music and literature), and biographies of notable American women. This Companion is a perfect supplement to The Young Oxford History of Women in the United States. Oxford's Student Companions to American History are state-of-the-art references for school and home, specifically designed and written for ages 12 through adult. Each book is a concise but comprehensive A-to-Z guide to a major historical period or theme in U.S. history, with articles on key issues and prominent individuals. The authors--distinguished scholars well-known in their areas of expertise--ensure that the entries are accurate, up-to-date, and accessible. Special features include an introductory section on how to use the book, further reading lists, cross-references, chronology, and full index.

Joan Bauer (Teen Reads: Student Companions to Young Adult Literature)

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Joan Bauer (Teen Reads: Student Companions to Young Adult Literature)
Alleen Pace Nilsen
Manufacturer: Greenwood Press
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Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 0313335508

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Joan Bauer is one of the most popular young adult novelists today. She is well-respected not only by her readers, but also by librarians and critics, having won a Newbery Honor for Hope Was Here (2001), among other awards. Drawing on personal experiences with divorce and family alcoholism, Bauer has her seemingly ordinary teenage characters face situations that test, and prove, their maturity and confidence. Following an introduction to Bauer's work, and a biographical chapter, this volume examines each novel by breaking it down into sections on plot, characterization, setting, and themes. Readers consulting this book for research, or for deeper analysis of a favorite novel, will find this a complete resource. Includes the following novels: -Backwater -Best Foot Forward -Hope Was Here -Rules of the Road -Squashed -Stand Tall -Sticks -Thwonk

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On Jewelry and Gems.......2000-05-01

Although the faculty photos and some of the text are a little corny, this is still a great book for anyone interested in contemporary jewelry. Although some of the artists are really only familiar to europeans, the works all reach a level of excellence.

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Female American Eels spend years traversing the 3,000 miles from the site of their Atlantic Ocean inception to the freshwaters of Kansas. Upon reaching the coast, they leave their male counterparts behind and make the last leg of the journey alone. Eventually swimming back, they rendezvous with the males, head out to sea, spawn, and die.

Although most fishes found in Kansas aren't as well traveled as the Eel--some probably never venture more than a few thousand feet in their lives--they each have their own characteristics that make them a unique and important influence on their environment.

Featuring full-color drawings and photographs for the first time, this revised guide describes and illustrates the 135 common and not-so-common, native and introduced fishes found in Kansas. It provides a wealth of information on appearance, size, habitat, reproduction, food, and unusual or interesting traits and behaviors. Standardized common and scientific names, black-and-white drawings for each species, identification keys, and maps showing species location by county are included.

Fishes in Kansas spotlights the petite and the stout, the brightly colored and the transparent, the toothed and the toothless, the survivor and the vanquished. The Least Dart, we find, is only 1-3/4 inches at its maximum length while the largest known Kansas flathead catfish measured in at 5-foot-3 and 90 pounds. The channel catfish is found in all large Kansas streams and many lakes and ponds while only four Pugnose Minnow have been recorded in the state, back in 1931. The Rudd females produce as many as 232,000 eggs in their lifetimes. The Neosho Madtom is classified as federally threatened.

This guide also helps clear up common misconceptions--The Walleye is commonly called "Walleyed Pike" but is really a perch while the Sunfish, commonly called a perch, isn't--and notes the affect of human activities on the population and distribution of fishes. Providing the most complete and up-to-date information available, Fishes in Kansas is essential for anyone interested in the state's aquatic environment.

This book contains 133 color photographs and drawings, and 175 black-and-white illustrations.

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Wonderful book for those who love Victorian crafts

Antique Style: Projects from a Bygone Era
Deborah Schneebeli-Morrell
Manufacturer: Quadrillion Publishing
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Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 185833800X

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Wonderful book for those who love Victorian crafts.......1999-04-21

A book with pages and pages of wonderful Victorian craft ideas. It is beautifully illustrated and easy to follow. Crafts include candles, potpourri, creams, decoupage, picture frames, oils, and many more. A must for those who love the Victorian era.

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Over the last 25 years, Heidi Gildemeister has converted a dry landscape on the western Mediterranean coast into a gorgeous, thriving ten-acre garden. Her own experience and research have taught her the secrets of utilizing drought-resistant plants and waterwise gardening practices to allow the soil and plants to absorb enough winter rain so they can survive the dry summer.

Now this expert gardener, author of the widely praised Mediterranean Gardening: A Waterwise Approach, shares her wealth of knowledge in a lovely, inspirational volume that shows us how to create a lush garden in mediterranean-climate regions throughout the world. Her presentation of 20 dream gardens-among them an olive grove in bloom, a haven by the sea, and a scented shade garden, each with extensive plant lists and practical advice-is at the heart of her book, illustrated with more than 200 of her own, exquisite full-color photographs. AUTHOR BIO: Heidi Gildemeister, a founding member and former president of the Mediterranean Garden Society, is the author of Mediterranean Gardening: A Waterwise Approach and has contributed to The New Royal Horticulture Society Dictionary of Gardening. She lives in Mallorca, Spain.

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This volume deals with Jewish and Christian apocalyptic texts and movements from the second century BCE through the fourth century CE. It focuses on two major themes, cosmology and eschatology; that is, views of structure of the universe including its religious function and interpretations of history and the future. The detailed historical and literary analysis of these themes are introduced by an essay on the cultural gap between the original contexts of these texts and those of readers today and how that gap may be bridged. The book deals with the interrelations between post-biblical Judaism and early Christianity. The relevant Jewish texts and history are discussed thoroughly in their own right. The Christian material is approached in a way which shows both its continuity with Jewish tradition and its distinctiveness.

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The Internet offers photographers an unprecedented opportunity to exhibit (and sell) their work worldwide. This insightful and succinct manual gives them the expertise needed to do it. No sophisticated or expensive equipment is required, and the easy-to-follow approach to building and maintaining a professional-looking Web site will reassure even those with the most basic computer skills. The first part of the book provides a general introduction to the Internet, its capabilities and limitations, and to Web site design and planning. A more comprehensive discussion of specific issues follows, including creating your first Web page, combining text and graphics, using tables to control layout, getting noticed, and legal matters.

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A good book for the web-novice photographer.......2005-05-02

I am not, by any stretch, a professional photographer; but I do enjoy snapping plenty of images as a hobbyist. Nor do I have experience at building a website; but may like to try my hand at making an amateur photography site with an Alaskan twist. So when I saw the book, "Photographers' Guide to Web Publishing," I was intrigued.

The book is written by Charles Saunders, a pro who specializes in medium format monochrome photography. This book is one of a series published by Photographers' Institute Press (PIP) in the UK (sold through Sterling Publishing); and the first I have encountered for the novice web author with an interest in photography. Ideally written for the self-employed professional who would like to bring their portfolio to the web.

At under 200 pages, the book is an easy read and does not get bogged down on the technical end, but rather gives the beginner the basics of good web design. In the first half, Saunders gets the reader thinking about the intended web audience and their surfing expertise as well as browser requirements and HTML standards. Also covered, are topics such as shopping for an ISP, web hosting service, and domain name.

The second half of the book lays down a framework for the beginner to actually write their first web page. Covering first HTML, then moving on to cascading style sheets, the use of JavaScript, management and organization of images and content on the site, and tips on enhancing the user's experience. It caps off with business promotion, protection and legal issues.

Photographers' Guide to Web Publishing is well illustrated in full color (except where the author uses his own B&W images), and offers plenty of room in the margins for notes. I found it to be well thought-out and organized. The example screen shots are, unfortunately, from the Window's side, but the text is, for the most part, non-platform specific. Saunders gives examples of how your web design choices may look different when viewed from a Mac verses Windows machine and advocates choices that compromise to look good from both platforms. Disappointingly; however, he makes no mention of Safari.

For the web-ignorant professional photographer, to the amateur shutter bug with an interest in taking a first 'swing' at building a web site, Photographers' Guide to Web Publishing is worth the $19.95 cover price.

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Photographers' Guide to Web Publishing

Manufacturer: GUILD MASTER CRAFTSM
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Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000GRORO2

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