A Practical Guide to Edible and Useful Plants: Including Recipes, Harmful Plants, Natural Dyes and Textile Fibers
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    A Practical Guide to Edible and Useful Plants: Including Recipes, Harmful Plants, Natural Dyes and Textile Fibers
    Delena Tull
    Manufacturer: Texas Monthly Pr
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    ASIN: 0877190224

    Washington, D.C. For Dummies, 3rd Edition
    Average customer rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars
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    • DC for Dummies is a smart book!
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    Washington, D.C. For Dummies, 3rd Edition
    Tom Price
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    ASIN: 0764576712

    Book Description

    From the White House to the Smithsonian, Washington, D.C. is jam-packed with historic sites and great museums. Washington, D.C. for Dummies, 3e:


    Customer Reviews:

    1 out of 5 stars Not Very Useful.......2004-07-01

    I guess this book is useful if you want to know such insightful things as it gets hot in the summer in Washington DC and kids are not in school, or, that it gets very cold in the winter (imagine that). Other gems include that you can take a cab from the airport to your hotel, and to wear comfortable shoes if you plan to do a lot of walking. I picked this up before a trip to the nation's capitol, and was underwhelmed with the information. Luckily one of my buddies had a different much more comprehensive guide to the Washington DC, so we opted to use that.

    1 out of 5 stars Don't Be A Dummy. Pick A Better Travel Guide........2004-07-01

    I've read through several Washington DC. travel guides, and this one was, by far, the worst. It's very far from comprehensive, and spent far too much time on things like "How to get to Washington, DC", and very little time talking about hotels (a negligently small listing), restaurants and nightlife (a few paragraphs). Book is black and white with no color photos, no color maps (so no different colors for each of the metro lines), actually very little in the way of maps, and no photos to speak of either. Poor. Frommers Washington DC guide is a far better investment. Even Fodors is better. Possibly the weekend section of the Washington Post would be more useful than this paperweight.

    4 out of 5 stars Washington DC for Dummies.......2004-04-01

    My family just returned from a wonderful trip to DC. As a mom who always researches our trips, I have bought a lot of books that help give info and advice on what to do and see on trips. This was one of the better ones I saw in the stores on DC. After purchasing it and reading through it, I found that the info was acurate and up to date. It gave a lot of tips that I wouldn't have known any other way. It saved us time and money. It was also a neat way to share info with my kids while we were at different monuments that didn't have tour guides available. I am a fan of the "Dummies" books!

    5 out of 5 stars DC for Dummies is a smart book!.......2003-04-11

    I'm the editor of this book (and hired Tom Price to write it) so I know it VERY well. Mr. Price is a longtime DC resident, and welcomes the reader into his home town in a way that is both informative and funny.

    Price covers a lot of ground in a book that's not a long slog: he hits the high points like the new Spy Museum, compiles lists of attractons for people who love museums, architecture, the outdoors, and gives the pros and cons of visiting our nation's capital in each season.

    DC is a momumental city, and it can be daunting to fit it into a short visit, but you CAN make the most of your time there with Price's expert guidance.

    5 out of 5 stars The Book That May Put Me Out Of Work.......2001-06-06

    As a concierge at one of D.C.'s finest hotels, I was shocked and humbled by the wealth of knowledge in this book that I should have already known, but didn't. While there have been some minor changes in regards to some restaurants and hotels, the book was remarkably accurate with its information. I have two copies; one at home for visiting friends and one at my desk for quick reference. Anyone working in the travel industry should keep this nearby for an essential job tool.

    Secrets of the Exodus: The Egyptian Origins of the Hebrew People
    Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    • There's a new Pharaoh in town
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    Secrets of the Exodus: The Egyptian Origins of the Hebrew People
    Messod Sabbah , and Roger Sabbath
    Manufacturer: Allworth Press
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    ASIN: 1581153198

    Book Description

    This fascinating reference fuels the passionate debate about the biblical Exodus with a provocative thesis: Not only was Moses an Egyptian but so were the Hebrew people who followed him to Canaan. Through linguistic, philologic, and religious explorations, the authors prove that the "Chosen People" were not slaves from a foreign country but high-ranking Egyptian priests and the adherents of the monotheist pharaoh Akhenaton. During a counterrevolution against monotheism, his followers were forced to move to the Egyptian province of Canaan. Secrets of the Exodus is a controversial, thought-provoking guide guaranteed to shake many beliefs both in the Jewish and Christian communities.

    Customer Reviews:

    5 out of 5 stars There's a new Pharaoh in town.......2007-03-14

    The scaffolding of scholarship and cogency with which this book supports its archeological, textual, and linguistic data has outdistanced prior attempts at similar concatenations. That is to say, great scholars such as Glen Kimball and Ahmed Osman must reassess, or at least be prepared to modify their take on this period. The almost monotone calculus of the tome permits itself to unwind logically, creating the needed perspective for one who can appreiate the assessment this region's dynastic history and its relation to the old testament, along with a critical analyis and clarification of the Hebrew language and its underpinnings. This book is a great cornerstone--a touchstone starting point to further diverse but related topics such as Atlantis, genetic manipulation, middle eastern politics and culture, later esoteric traditions, specious modern elitism, meaningful historical anaylis of that region (as well as that of the British Isles), the occult, the Nag Hammadi texts, the Dead Sea scrolls, and perhaps for dimensional or ET phenomena. However, this book does not delve into these oft related topics...its brilliant simplicity being part and parcel of its elegance.

    5 out of 5 stars Excellent.......2006-01-31

    Some of this is speculative, and yet there is a lot of very convincing data, even hard evidence.

    Highly recommended.

    5 out of 5 stars A unique and seminal contribution to Egyptology.......2004-03-10

    The collaborative effort of Messod Sabbah and Roger Sabbah (two French-Jewish researchers, who are themselves descendants of a long line of high-ranking rabbi), Secrets Of The Exodus: The Egyptian Origins Of The Hebrew People presents the boldly stated hypothesis that the ancient Hebrew people described in Exodus were not slaves from another nation, but rather Egyptian followers of that monotheistic pioneer and iconoclast -- Pharaoh Akhenaten. Secrets Of The Exodus deftly examine decades of linguistic and archaeological research that started a tremendous uproar in France when it was first published in 2000. A unique and seminal contribution to Egyptology, Secrets Of The Exodus may contain controversial ideas, but the authors approach them rationally and are well grounded in logical methodology.
    The Ancient Hebrews (Cultures of the Past)
    Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    • A historical look at the culture of the Hebrew people
    The Ancient Hebrews (Cultures of the Past)
    Kenny Mann
    Manufacturer: Benchmark Books (NY)
    ProductGroup: Book
    Binding: Library Binding

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    ASIN: 0761403027

    Customer Reviews:

    4 out of 5 stars A historical look at the culture of the Hebrew people.......2003-10-09

    The way in which "The Ancient Hebrews" volume of the Cultures of the Past series is different from others is that the illustrations are mostly paintings rather than archaeological artifacts, which is particularly telling as to what centuries of dispute over the Holy Land have done to such treasures. In this volume Kenny Mann basically provides a historical perspective on the people and history of the Bible.

    Mann follows the standard five chapter format of the series in examining the history, culture, religion, daily life, and legends of the Jewish people: (1) In the Beginning deals with their history, from first arriving in the Promised Land to the triumph of the Romans; (2) A Living Faith covers their belief system, from God and the Prophets to the Torah; (3) The Tellers of the Tales provides a concise look at the Hebrew Bible and the Jewish tradition of religious scholarship as their cultural history; (4) The Universal Way examines the relationship between beliefs and society; and (5) Past,, Present, and Future deals with the legacy of the Hebrews from the idea of trade as a tool for survival in the Arab world to the nation of Israel.

    Obviously the chief attraction of this book for young readers is how it goes beyond the Bible to provide a look at the history and culture of the Hebrew people. The back of the book includes a time line of the history of the ancient Hebrews, a glossary, books for further reading, a bibliography, and an index. Other volumes in this excellent series look at not only the major civilizations of the past, such as the Ancient Egyptians, Greeks, and Romans, but also at civilizations that usually do not get near as much treatment in your standard World History textbook such as the Ancient African Kingdom of Kush, the Celts of Northern Europe, and India's Gupta Dynasty.
    A child's history of the Hebrew people: From nomadic times to the destruction of the second temple
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      A child's history of the Hebrew people: From nomadic times to the destruction of the second temple
      Dorothy F Zeligs
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      The earlier story of the Hebrews: A study in a people's religion
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        The earlier story of the Hebrews: A study in a people's religion
        H. F Sanders
        Manufacturer: National Sunday School Union
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        The Hebrew People - A History of the Jews
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          The Hebrew People - A History of the Jews

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          Binding: Hardcover
          ASIN: B000HMTXC2
          The Hebrew people;: A history of the Jews
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            The Hebrew people;: A history of the Jews
            Josephine Kamm
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            The history and literature of the Hebrew people: Teacher's manual course XIII, part 1
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              The history and literature of the Hebrew people: Teacher's manual course XIII, part 1
              Robert William Rogers
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              How the Jewish people lives today (Union graded series - Commission on Jewish education of the Union of American Hebrew Congregations and Central Conference of American Rabbis)
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                How the Jewish people lives today (Union graded series - Commission on Jewish education of the Union of American Hebrew Congregations and Central Conference of American Rabbis)
                Mordecai I Soloff
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                The Illustrated History of the Jews (The Hebrew Heritage Library, Volume 1)
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                  The Illustrated History of the Jews (The Hebrew Heritage Library, Volume 1)

                  Manufacturer: International Book Corporation
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                  Binding: Leather Bound
                  ASIN: B000CJ8XEO

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                  Leather spines gilt trim white cloth illustrated out of print hardcover 11x9
                  The people and the book: The background of three hundred years of Jewish life in America : an annotated list of illuminated manuscripts, rare books, authentic documents, and related materials
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                    The people and the book: The background of three hundred years of Jewish life in America : an annotated list of illuminated manuscripts, rare books, authentic documents, and related materials
                    Joshua Bloch
                    Manufacturer: New York Public Library
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                    CDP : Home of British Advertising
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                      John Salmon , and John Ritchie
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                      All About Himalayan Cats
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                        All About Himalayan Cats
                        Joan M. Brearley
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                        All About Himalayan Cats
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                            Zalkins Handbook of Thimbles and Sewing Implements: A Complete Collector's Guide With Current Prices (Warmans Price Key Series)
                            Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
                            • Very informative and well researched.
                            Zalkins Handbook of Thimbles and Sewing Implements: A Complete Collector's Guide With Current Prices (Warmans Price Key Series)
                            Estelle Zalkin
                            Manufacturer: Warman Pub Co
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                            ASIN: 0911594140

                            Customer Reviews:

                            5 out of 5 stars Very informative and well researched........1998-08-15

                            This is the best book on thimble history I have seen. It has quite a lot of information on sewing impliments, too. I have used it for a referance on more than one item.

                            Learn New Stitches on Circle Looms
                            Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
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                            Learn New Stitches on Circle Looms
                            Anne Bipes
                            Manufacturer: DRG Publishing
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                            Product Description

                            Learn new stitches on knitting looms and knit up a variety of items for yourself, your family and your friends. The designs in this book utilize a variety of creative stitch patterns and interesting yarns. Loomers of every skill level will find something new and exciting to make.

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                            5 out of 5 stars Learn New Stitches on Circle Looms.......2007-10-04

                            I love this book. I have made hats and scarfs shown in the book. I especially like the instructions on the different stitches I can do on the loom.

                            4 out of 5 stars The Next Step.......2007-08-17

                            This book takes a beginning loom knitter to the next level. It reviews some basic techniques, then adds 10 new stitches with projects to complete. The new stiches are adaptations of handknit stitches like bobbles and shells. Also included is an introduction to reading knit charts. A useful book for those who are tired of plain hats and scarves.

                            5 out of 5 stars JCHenry2@aol.com.......2007-06-27

                            Learn New Stitches on Circle Looms This book has lots of lovely patterns to follow. The author, Anne Bipes, makes it easy to understand and follow the directions. She has increased my love for looming.

                            5 out of 5 stars Wonderful Book!.......2007-05-22

                            I love this book. It's so helpful. It gives patterns that are a little more difficult then "Learn to Knit on Circle Looms" so it's great for a person who is a step up from beginner. I have both books and they're both great. This one can help you in creating your own pattern too since you are also learning stitches. You could make a hat look a bunch of different ways just from the stitches to learn. If you want something to help you dress up your projects a bit, I would highly recommend.

                            5 out of 5 stars FANTASTIC BOOK!.......2007-05-12

                            Anne brings loom knitting to the next level. This book adds many new interesting techniques and projects to a loom knitters bag of tricks and is also appropriate for beginners. I love the lattice top hat and make it more often than the standard tube hat AND I can start and finish it in an evening. This is a must-have for your loom knitting library.
                            Gardening 101: Learn How to Plan, Plant, and Maintain a Garden
                            Average customer rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars
                            • Should be titled, "Gardening Martha's Way"
                            • Not as comprehensive as it should be
                            • If your just starting out, this is a wonderful reference
                            • Great reference book with lots of ideas!!!
                            • My mistake, bought on reviews only...
                            Gardening 101: Learn How to Plan, Plant, and Maintain a Garden
                            Martha Stewart Living Magazine
                            Manufacturer: Clarkson Potter
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                            Binding: Paperback

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                            ASIN: 0609805479
                            Release Date: 2000-03-28

                            Book Description

                            Learn how to become a skilled, successful gardener one step at a time. Easy to follow illustrated lessons give you all the information you need to grow your favorite vegetables, flowers, trees, and shrubs.

                            Customer Reviews:

                            2 out of 5 stars Should be titled, "Gardening Martha's Way".......2002-05-06

                            The photos truly are lovely, but I'm so glad I didn't buy based on reviews - I read a library copy first.

                            It does start out with some good advice. The Preface talks about choosing your gardening style and doing a bit of planning before digging. The Introduction talks about matching the plant to the site, and urges readers to ask local extension services or nurseries for advice. Invaluable info for a novice gardener, but I don't believe it was ever repeated later in the book.

                            Alas, the book then takes a nasty turn and descends into the pit of Martha's garden and Martha's terms. Rock powders - perhaps that's the New England name for soil amendments, but you'll have trouble if you ask for them in nurseries around here (unless they've read the book). Her lists of vegetables, perennials, and annuals must be the ones she favors growing in her zone; quite a few of them wouldn't do well in other parts of the country. You'll have to get ideas for your zone from some other book, because they're not in 101.

                            A lot of basic info is touched upon but not explained very well; for instance, one page is devoted to watering, yet three pages give instructions for casting your very own garden trough.

                            I didn't much care for her sources at the back of the book, either.

                            3 out of 5 stars Not as comprehensive as it should be.......2002-01-18

                            If you are truely a beginner at gardening, this book would be ok but it seems to only scratch the surface. I've read other gardening books and have discovered and benefited more from them than this one. I know it's tempting to buy a book because it says that its for the beginner but in this case, I'd advise beginners to seek more comprehensive books on the topic. They may sound intimidating but in the end, they will make you a better gardener and work for you long after you've moved on from the beginner stage. I abandoned this book after I learned more.

                            5 out of 5 stars If your just starting out, this is a wonderful reference.......2001-08-21

                            Don't be fooled by the size of this book. An abundance of information is inside. It is essentially a step by step guide to creating your first garden. If you are more experienced this is probably not the book for you. But for the novice (like me), there aren't many better.

                            5 out of 5 stars Great reference book with lots of ideas!!!.......2001-07-27

                            I just love this book. Look, if you've never gardened before, this is a great book to get you started. And, if you have acres of gardens, this book can help you trouble shoot as well. I actually took the raised bed garden idea and made my own this spring with my husband. Our book is covered with dirt and grease spots from all of our referencing!!! We run to it if we are unsure of where to plant a certain veggie or how long it takes to grow a certain seed. This is a good investment.

                            1 out of 5 stars My mistake, bought on reviews only..........2001-05-29

                            Bought this book based on the reviews only. It has good photos, but beyond that, I thought is was fluff. Guess I should have known from the title Gardening 101. Maybe it should have been Garden - SQUARE 1. Your results my vary - just my opinion.
                            Gardens in Pastel (Collins Learn to Paint)
                            Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
                            • Gardens in Pastels
                            Gardens in Pastel (Collins Learn to Paint)
                            Jackie Simmonds
                            Manufacturer: Collins
                            ProductGroup: Book
                            Binding: Paperback

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                            ASIN: 0004129628

                            Customer Reviews:

                            4 out of 5 stars Gardens in Pastels.......2001-06-26

                            If you are a beginner, this would be the book for you. It is simply written. The book covers the basics of pastel and limited information on perspective, color theory, and atmospheric distance. I was disappointed in the book because for the money spent, I expected an adult book. The book is a thin soft cover paperback. It would be great for a 12-15 year old. Any other pastel book would cover the same basics and more. Gardens in Pastel would be a good checklist/reminder for painting on location.
                            Learn to Garden
                            Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
                            • Planning Your Gardening Year
                            Learn to Garden
                            DK Publishing
                            Manufacturer: DK ADULT
                            ProductGroup: Book
                            Binding: Hardcover

                            GeneralGeneral | Gardening & Horticulture | Home & Garden | Subjects | Books
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                            ASIN: 075660916X

                            Book Description

                            Stressing the importance of working with nature and not against it, Learn to Garden shows new gardeners all they need to know to create a garden of their own‹from choosing the right plant for the right place to why soil matters. Including tips and techniques that cover everything from preparing soil to planting and propagation, as well as checklist and photographic descriptions, this book takes the bafflement out of gardening for the beginner.

                            Customer Reviews:

                            5 out of 5 stars Planning Your Gardening Year.......2005-06-15

                            If you are new to gardening or love reading about how to make leaf mold or want to learn how to recycle carrot peels and eggshells, then this is your book. I loved the quick introduction to topics like photosynthesis, pollination and other topics of interest that reminded me of my favorite Biology class in high school.

                            Learn To Garden will also teach you how to:

                            Make a Compost Pile
                            Figure out where to place plants according to sun/shade
                            Organize a Pet Friendly Yard
                            Plant bulbs at the proper depth
                            Transplant without harming plants
                            Prune Roses
                            Analyze Soil
                            Take Care of a Lawn
                            Plant Trees, shrubs and Climbers
                            Organize plants in containers, beds and borders

                            My favorite part of the book was actually how to make leaf mold. It is fascinating to think that you can make nourishing items by letting things decay. I will never look at raking leaves in the same way again. My father was an excellent gardener when we lived in Africa and I observed the way he made compost piles and nourished the dry sandy soil. Soon, we had lovely vegetables and were happily enjoying fried squash blossoms and other such gourmet luxuries.

                            When I was a child, the garden was were I was the happiest, getting lost amongst the corn, shelling peas on the back steps and digging up carrots to see if they were ready to eat. If you are trying to recreate some childhood memories or even just create a beautiful space to eat breakfast, this book has many ideas. This book gave me a lot of ideas, but now I'm going to have to think about moving because there is an "secret garden" idea in this book on page 77 that will need more than a deck!

                            What I miss most about my childhood home, is the scent of the soil and the fresh peaches we used to pick to make ice cream. The authors also discuss fruit trees, growing strawberries and those types of delicious topics.

                            If you have cats and have wanted to grow an herb garden, a two-tiered plant stand works very well. I'm finally growing herbs high enough off the ground so the cats don't nibble on them. Planting catnip in the lower tier is the next idea...

                            ~TheRebeccaReview.com
                            Learn and Play in the Garden
                            Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
                            • Cookbook for nature activities.
                            Learn and Play in the Garden
                            Meg Herd
                            Manufacturer: Barron's Educational Series
                            ProductGroup: Book
                            Binding: Paperback

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                            Customer Reviews:

                            5 out of 5 stars Cookbook for nature activities........2000-05-17

                            Meg Herd's informative book on nature activities is project oriented and is written recipe-style. The projects are divided according to seasons. The organization is easy to understand. This book illustrates projects for just about anyone. There are informational sidebars that provide gardening tips and fun facts about nature.

                            This book is appropriate for ages 5 or 6 through 12 (listed as just 9-12). It is odd, however that most of the children in the photo illustrations are younger (top age is about 7 for interior photos and the cover shows toddlers). I would not recommend this book for those under 5.
                            10 * 20 * 30 Minutes to Learn to Crochet (Leisure Arts #3164)
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                              10 * 20 * 30 Minutes to Learn to Crochet (Leisure Arts #3164)
                              Leisure Arts
                              Manufacturer: Leisure Arts, Inc
                              ProductGroup: Book
                              Binding: Paperback

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                              ASIN: 157486632X
                              Release Date: 2000-05-30

                              Book Description

                              If you want to learn how to crochet but only have a few minutes -- this is the book for you! Our needlecraft pros lead you through each step with plenty of tips and how-to's. With 10 minutes here & 30 minutes there, you'll complete 10 great projects!
                              A Surprise Garden (Disney It's Fun to Learn) Gardening (It's Fun to Learn, 1)
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                                A Surprise Garden (Disney It's Fun to Learn) Gardening (It's Fun to Learn, 1)

                                Manufacturer: Advance Publishers
                                ProductGroup: Book
                                Binding: Hardcover
                                ASIN: 1579731260

                                Product Description

                                What does a seed need to grow into a flower or vegetable? In A SURPRISE GARDEN, your child learns some "fun-damentals" of gardening when Rabbit (from Winnie the Pooh) presents each of his friends with surprise seeds to plant. With this and other volumes in the series, new and exciting discoveries await your child at each stage of development. Look for other books in this series.
                                Amazing Facts About Australian Insects & Spiders and Other Bush and Garden Creatures (Discover and Learn, 5)
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                                  Amazing Facts About Australian Insects & Spiders and Other Bush and Garden Creatures (Discover and Learn, 5)
                                  Pat Slater
                                  Manufacturer: Steve Parish Publishing
                                  ProductGroup: Book
                                  Binding: Paperback
                                  ASIN: 1875932356
                                  Bulk Wholesale Lot (QTY of 4): The Day Tigger lost His Bounce, The Treasure in the Hundred-Acre Wood, Helping in Rabbit's Garden, and The Rumbly in Pooh's Tummy; I Can Learn with Pooh, Early Skills (Pre K) (Paperback)
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                                    Bulk Wholesale Lot (QTY of 4): The Day Tigger lost His Bounce, The Treasure in the Hundred-Acre Wood, Helping in Rabbit's Garden, and The Rumbly in Pooh's Tummy; I Can Learn with Pooh, Early Skills (Pre K) (Paperback)
                                    Disney Learning
                                    Manufacturer: Bendon Publishing International
                                    ProductGroup: Book
                                    Binding: Paperback
                                    ASIN: B000R5H0N8

                                    Product Description

                                    Dear Parents and Teachers, Learning should be fun... and with the I Can Learn With Pooh® series, learning is fun! This unique educational workbook series includes all the essential skills your child needs- reading, mathematics, language, writing, and fine motor skills- all in the context of an original Winnie the Pooh story that will capture your child's imagination. Below are a few suggestions to help you and Pooh make the most of your learning time with your child: Read the story aloud, running your finger under the words as your child watches. As you come to words he/she recognizes, encourage your child to read along with you. Read the directions aloud in the same way and explain the activities in terms your child understands. Talk about the story and the activities. These conversations not only strengthen your child's confidence but also help build his/her language skills. Provide your child with plenty of support and encouragement. Some activities may be easier or more difficult, depending upon your child's age and skill level. Keep in mind that your child is practicing but may not master every skill at this age of his/her development. Take cues from your child. Work at a comfortable pace, and work only as long as your child is interested in the activities. End your work session when you see signs that your child is tiring. Praise your child,s efforts... and have fun while you learn together! On page 30, we have provided a special parent resource guide, Helping Your Child at Home. We encourage you to refer to it as well as the other five parent guides in the I Can Learn With Pooh® series. We wish you and your child much success on the road to learning with Pooh and his friends in the Hundred-Acre Wood! Sincerely, Bendon Publishing International
                                    The Child With Autism Learns the Faith: Bible Lessons from the Garden of Eden to the Parting of the Red Sea
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                                      The Child With Autism Learns the Faith: Bible Lessons from the Garden of Eden to the Parting of the Red Sea
                                      Kathy Labosh
                                      Manufacturer: Labosh Pub
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                                      Mine and Yours Are Hers: Retrieving Women's History from Rabbinic Literature (Arbeiten Zur Geschichte Des Antiken Judentums Und Des Urchristentums, Bd. 41.)
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                                        Tal Ilan
                                        Manufacturer: Brill Academic Publishers
                                        ProductGroup: Book
                                        Binding: Hardcover

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                                        ASIN: 9004108602

                                        Applied Photography, Student Text
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                                          Applied Photography, Student Text
                                          McGraw-Hill
                                          Manufacturer: Glencoe/McGraw-Hill
                                          ProductGroup: Book
                                          Binding: Hardcover

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                                          Standing Tall: The Stories of Ten Hispanic Americans (Scholastic Biography)
                                          Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
                                          • Sick of Schools Forgetting The Really Important People?
                                          • Great For Bio Lovers!
                                          Standing Tall: The Stories of Ten Hispanic Americans (Scholastic Biography)
                                          Argentina Palacios
                                          Manufacturer: Scholastic
                                          ProductGroup: Book
                                          Binding: Paperback

                                          GeneralGeneral | Biographies | People & Places | Children's Books | Subjects | Books
                                          People of ColorPeople of Color | Biographies | People & Places | Children's Books | Subjects | Books
                                          GeneralGeneral | United States | History & Historical Fiction | Children's Books | Subjects | Books
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                                          ASIN: 0590471406

                                          Customer Reviews:

                                          5 out of 5 stars Sick of Schools Forgetting The Really Important People?.......2003-01-03


                                          This is one of those books you MUST read. Don't let a traditional education turn you into a comsumer zombie. Learn about YOUR history and herstory! The PEOPLE'S HISTORY. NOT THE CORPORATION'S HISTORY! NOT THE RICH WHITE MAN'S HISTORY!

                                          There are more important people out there than ever were revealed to you in public or catholic schools, Hector.

                                          5 out of 5 stars Great For Bio Lovers!.......2001-04-06

                                          There are lots of people in this world.But only these ten made it in this book!Its Great for people who dont know much about people!Such as Roberto Clemente and Jaime Escalante!Roberto was a baseball player and Jaime was a Teacher!

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