Seed Dormancy in Grasses

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The first comprehensive review of the occurrence and explanation of seed dormancy in grasses is presented in this volume. An understanding of seed dormancy is of considerable significance to world agriculture and the global economy, since grasses are a principal source of food for humankind and play an essential role in stabilizing the land surface of much of the globe. Experimental evidence is considered in depth for a single species, the wild oat (Avena fatua), probably the most widely studied species for understanding seed dormancy in the plant kingdom. The evidence for this species is compared with other examples among the Gramineae to reach some general conclusions about the nature of seed dormancy in grasses.

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Answer for information.......2000-11-26

Sorry, I'm not going to make a review about the book. I want to buy it, but I need more information about its contents. Could you send me an abstract and/or the page index of it, please? Thank you.

Influence of shrub cover on germination, dormancy and viability of buried and unburied seeds of Piptochaetium napostaense (Speg.) Hackel [An article from: Journal of Arid Environments]

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Influence of shrub cover on germination, dormancy and viability of buried and unburied seeds of Piptochaetium napostaense (Speg.) Hackel [An article from: Journal of Arid Environments]
M.D. Mayor , R.M. Boo , D.V. Pelaez , O.R. Elia , and Toma
Manufacturer: Elsevier
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Digital
ASIN: B000PC08DW

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This digital document is a journal article from Journal of Arid Environments, published by Elsevier in 2007. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Media Library immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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In the semi-arid rangelands of central Argentina, heavy continuous grazing has produced shrub encroachment and a decrease in the abundance of valuable perennial grasses. The objective of this work was to study the effect of shrub cover on germination, dormancy and viability of buried and unburied seeds of Piptochaetium napostaense, a native perennial grass abundant in the pastures and highly preferred by grazing animals. Field germination of seeds was rare, especially on the soil surface, probably due to high temperatures and lack of humidity. At the end of the field experiment, seeds were collected, tested for viability and incubated in the lab under optimal conditions for germination. Viability was high for all treatments (93-98%) indicating that seeds were not affected by the very high temperatures (up to 55^oC) measured in the field. Seeds that had been buried between shrubs showed the highest rate of germination in the lab (56%); germination of seeds buried under shrub cover was relatively low (18%); and seeds that had remained in the litter layer showed poor germination ( <3%). These results may be related to disruption of dormancy owing to different temperature regimes among treatments. Exogenous dormancy due to the presence of glumes seems to be the main dormancy mechanism in this species.

Dormancy in grass seeds: Causes and methods of breaking it (University of Hawaii)

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Dormancy in grass seeds: Causes and methods of breaking it (University of Hawaii)
Ernest K Akamine
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Binding: Unknown Binding

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Seed Dormancy in Grasses.

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ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000IBJPY8

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A decadent meal by the flicker of candlelight, a private terrace awash in sea breezes, the radiant warmth of a wood-burning stove...the magical ingredients of a perfect romantic escape.

From The Inn at Canoe Point in Maine to Copper Beech in Connecticut, the authors have selected New England's most idyllic hideaways, visiting each one personally to ensure no detail is left to chance. The fifty-two inns, hotels, and bed-and-breakfasts included here each have their own distinct personality, ranging from a rustic coveside home to a luxurious country manor. Each is described fully, with an emphasis on intimate rooms, working fireplaces, clawfoot bathtubs, first-rate dining rooms, and other special touches so you can plan your ideal getaway.

Includes enchanting lodgings in Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Rhode Island.

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Top New England Guidebook.......2001-01-28

In preparation for a special trip to New England, I reviewed all the New England guides I could find. This was the best. We stayed at five locations mentioned, and had a great experience at each. The description provided was on target. I would trust the simple inclusion by the authors of any property as an indication that it is a good bet for an excellent experience. I also found this to be the most up-to-date of the reviews.

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Hidden Highways of Northern California shows the way to adventure along lost highways, through small towns, and in wilderness areas. Nine journeys are detailed, from Route 1 along the coast to Highway 395 high in the Sierras. The history and character of Northern California are revealed on themed drives through the Gold Rush region and the Wine Country. A special urban drive through the neighborhoods of San Francisco is also featured. Presented in a multidimensional layout with illustrations, photos, maps, and sidebars, each chapter follows a single route, as the itinerary moves swiftly from point to point. Richard Harris and Ray Riegert spice up the narrative with articles on local lore, historical facts, and modern curiosity. They recommend distinctive hotels and restaurants and suggest side-trip excursions that veer off the beaten track to areas few travelers ever see. Readers can plan trips to coincide with unique events and festivals like the Half Moon Bay Pumpkin Festival, the Calaveras County Jumping Frog Jubilee, or the Mendocino County Woolgrowers' Barbecue and Sheep Dog Trials. Local and specific AAA maps -- trusted for accuracy and usefulness -- are included.

Discover California Wildflowers (With Eyes of Wonder Series, 1)

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Discover California Wildflowers (With Eyes of Wonder Series, 1)
Maryruth Casebeer
Manufacturer: Hooker Press
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

Reference | Outdoors & Nature | Subjects | Books
ASIN: 096654630X

Discover Historic California: A Travel Guide to over 1500 Places You Can See

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Discover Historic California: A Travel Guide to over 1500 Places You Can See
George Roberts , and Jan Roberts
Manufacturer: Gem Guides Book Company
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0935182748

Discover Historic California: The Official Travel Guide to State Historic Landmarks and Other Historic Sites

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Excellent book for history buffs and travellers

Discover Historic California: The Official Travel Guide to State Historic Landmarks and Other Historic Sites
George Roberts , and Jan Roberts
Manufacturer: Gem Guides Book Co
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

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This travel Guide to State Historic Landmarks and other historic sites takes you to over 1800 places throughout California. With this book as your guide, you'll discover places most travelers miss. You'll know what's beyond the turn in the road..what side road to take...what there is to see...and a little history about the events that shaped our state. Explore ghost towns, historic museums and buildings, lighthouses, Pony Express stops, historic towns, gold mines, Victorian homes, adobes, missions, stage stops, presidios and much more. It's all in this guide...the men and women who took the risks and made the sacrifices, the great landmarks in the state's history, the birthplace of new ideas...the living history of California.

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Excellent book for history buffs and travellers.......2003-06-23

If you're a history buff, a parent who wants to plan interesting weekend excursions, or a "travelholic", this is an excellent resource. In particular, motorcyclists will find that this book provides excellent answers to questions like "where would I like to ride today?".

The book has state historical markers, points of interest, places of historical content and "fun things to do". It's hard to imagine anyone actually travelling to all these places; this book must have been a true labor of love.

Two issues. One, I wish the index were more comprehensive. It's sometimes difficult to find a particular item. Two, I wish the maps were a bit more detailed. It would've been nice to have a state map showing all the regions at the front of the book. On the other hand, you should *always* have a real map on any trip you take.

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This complete guidebook describes the rich and varied cultural resources of Los Angeles. Organized by neighborhood, the book offers in-depth information on more than 200 cultural resources in the area, along with contact information and hours of operation. Places such as museums, landmarks,
parks, and libraries are included, along with maps noting their locations. A special chapter is devoted to educational programs for children and teens, making this book an excellent reference for teachers, parents, and visitors alike.

Kevin Starr, California State Librarian, provides an introductory overview of the city's cultural history and treasures. In addition, local experts provide personal listings of cultural venues: Noriko Fujinami lists public art and murals that can be found in this "city of murals"; Sharon K.
Emanuelli lists some of Los Angeles's important commercial art galleries and other art resources; Margaret Trumbull talks about "virtual L.A."; Peter Henne lists Tinseltown's many attractions for film buffs; Ellen Kraut-Hasagawa points out the places where one can explore literary L.A.; Tom
Provenzano lists the spots where one can sample the lively Los Angeles theater scene; and Carol Reese lists the famous and not-so-famous architectural and historical monuments in the city.

California: A conversation book for intermediate English language learners (Discover America)

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California: A conversation book for intermediate English language learners (Discover America)
Teresa Delgadillo-Harrison
Manufacturer: National Textbook
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Pamphlet

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ASIN: B00070ORCK

Discover California (Berlitz Discover Series)

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Discover California (Berlitz Discover Series)
Pam Cary
Manufacturer: Berlitz
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 2831506654

Discover California (The California Experience)

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Discover California (The California Experience)
Carole Marsh
Manufacturer: Gallopade International
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: CD-ROM

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ASIN: 0793394864

Discover California Shrubs (With Eyes of Wonder)

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An excellent field identification guide

Discover California Shrubs (With Eyes of Wonder)
Maryruth Casebeer
Manufacturer: Hooker Press
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

Reference | Outdoors & Nature | Subjects | Books
ASIN: 0966546318

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An excellent field identification guide.......2004-08-11

Enhanced with black and white illustrations by Peggy Edwards-Carkeet, Discover California Shrubs by MaryRuth Casebeer is the second title in the "With Eyes of Wonder" series focusing on plants native to California. Discover California Shrubs straightforwardly lists species of shrubbery found in California. Each two-page species description includes information on geographical distribution, physical description, medicinal properties, blooming season, fruit, trivia, and much more of the plant in question, along with illustrations of the shrub's foilage and flowers. An excellent field identification guide, offering a condensed but thorough survey.

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Discover historic California: A travel guide to over 1,500 places you can see
George Roberts
Manufacturer: Gem Guides Book Co
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

North America | Travel | Subjects | Books
ASIN: 0935182357

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Beautiful over-sized book full of gorgeous color photography of Formula 1 racing, with much text (in Italian and English).

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This autobiography of a Cat-o-holic is a sweet and tender testimony to the magic and wonder of feline companions. Cats bring laughter and an amazing ability to provide spiritual healing. Sharon relates the physical and emotional health problems she experienced and how her cats were able to comfort and keep her company during a very difficult time in her life.

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Although I'm Somewhat Biased . . ........2005-12-06

As a close friend of the author with a small part in the publication of this book, we laughed and cried through its transformation from a life lived to words printed on a page. I can attest to its incredibly open, honest and personal rendering of the healing achieved through the unconditional love given by the complete cast of quirky characters. Come share the drama, heartbreak and humor of this loving tribute to Sharon's incredible cats. An extraordinary book written in simple, heartfelt language that we can all understand, this is a must read for those who know the love of pets.

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worst childrens book ever!
An awful book
disappointing book

Happy Cat Me (pob)
Ken Wilson-Max
Manufacturer: Cartwheel
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 0439240654

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Children will delight in sliding Sad Pussycat¹s face along as he imagines what it would be like to be different animals. Along the way, try his face on the body of a mouse, a pig, an owl, and a duck. But this cat won¹t smile until his pussycat face is back in place! And with that he says, ³Ohhh, what a Happy Cat, me!²

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worst childrens book ever!.......2004-01-01

I was very disappointed with "Happy Cat, Me" and the book actually became a family joke to tell new friends. How dare we use such poor language in the books we read children. Sure, the book is playful and cute in its own way but it is a gramatical nightmare for a small child learning to speak or read. Not one page of this book made logical sense! I was very disappointed to see this book was considered a "Schoolastic book" It leaves me asking only one question...what on earth does "bunny cat no eat bunny green lunch" mean?!!?!?!

An awful book.......2004-01-01

If I could give this book zero stars I would. As both a teacher and parent I believe that this book is terrible. In addition to the fact that the cat head is difficult to move, the grammar used in the book makes the story sound like a poor translation from another language. Reading is meant to teach and reinforce proper English. The book includes pages such as "Warm sheep. Cozy. Suppose me could a Sheepy-cat be. (Not!)" My friends and I got a kick out of it as adults because it is such a poor book. I would urge people against sharing this book with children.

disappointing book.......2003-12-27

My one-year-old daughter who loves pop-up and motion books got this for Christmas, but it is a real disappointment. The cat heads do not move easily for adults, much less for toddlers. Perhaps there is some trick to making them move more easily but the book did not come with instructions.

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Charming volume, meticulously researched and painstakingly prepared, focuses on 160 trees, shrubs and flowers in the restored gardens of Colonial Williamsburg. Detailed line drawings, Latin and common names, physical descriptions and anecdotes for each plant, including the redbud, Carolina allspice and jessamine, dogwood, cabbage rose, Japanese paper mulberry, ailanthus, many more.

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A nice little book.......2002-04-19

Gardening was a popular hobby for some of the Colonials, and they adapted native plants to their gardens, imported old favorites, and avidly traded new discoveries. The focus here is on Colonial Williamsburg and the Southern colonies rather than the Northeast.

This was an interesting little book. It would have been nice if it had been printed on better quality paper. Especially enjoyable for native and "old" plant enthusiasts.

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Plants of Colonial Days-A Guide to 160 Flowers, Shrubs, & Trees in the Gardens of Colonial Williamsburg

Manufacturer: Colonial Williamsburg, Inc.
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000GVJ1JY

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Plants of Colonial Days...guide to 160 Flowers, Shrubs, and Trees of the Gardens of Colonial Williamsburg
Raymond L. Taylor
Manufacturer: Colonial Williamburg
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: 0910412456

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Plants of Colonial Days: A Guide to One Hundred & Sixty Flowers, Shrubs, and Trees in the Gardens of Colonial Williamsburg
Raymond L. Taylor
Manufacturer: Williamsburg
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000MIDBU6

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Plants of colonial days: A guide to one hundred & sixty flowers, shrubs, and trees in the gardens of Colonial Williamsburg
Raymond L Taylor
Manufacturer: Printed for Colonial Williamsburg/Dietz Press
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Unknown Binding

Ornamental Plants | Gardening & Horticulture | Home & Garden | Subjects | Books
ASIN: B0007HZFTM

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Plants of colonial days: A guide to one hundred & sixty flowers, shrubs, and trees in the gardens of Colonial Williamsburg. Illustrated by Dorothy L. Park
Raymond L Taylor
Manufacturer: Printed for Colonial Williamsburg
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Unknown Binding

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ASIN: B00071RPQE

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Plants of Colonial Days
Raymond L. Taylor
Manufacturer: Dietz Press
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000NSGLM0

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Plants of Colonial Days
Raymond L Tatlor
Manufacturer: Colonial Williamsburg
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000PG9CTE

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Plants of Colonial Days
Raymond L. Taylor
Manufacturer: Colonial Williamsburg Foundation/
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000O7YQPO

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Better than a birthday card.......1999-05-04

I liked this collection of pcitures of stars eating birthday and anniversary cake. There are so many pictures and they're all taken on the set. I decided to get this instead of those ridiculously expensive greeting cards.

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A Life in Hiding

When the German army occupied Holland, Annie de Leeuw was eight years old. Because she was Jewish, the occupation put her in grave danger-she knew that to stay alive she would have to hide. Fortunately, a Gentile family, the Oostervelds, offered to help. For two years they hid Annie and her sister, Sini, in the cramped upstairs room of their farmhouse.

Most people thought the war wouldn't last long. But for Annie and Sini -- separated from their family and confined to one tiny room -- the war seemed to go on forever.

In the part of the marketplace where flowers had been sold twice a week-tulips in the spring, roses in the summer-stood German tanks and German soldiers. Annie de Leeuw was eight years old in 1940 when the Germans attacked Holland and marched into the town of Winterswijk where she lived. Annie was ten when, because she was Jewish and in great danger of being cap-tured by the invaders, she and her sister Sini had to leave their father, mother, and older sister Rachel to go into hiding in the upstairs room of a remote farmhouse.

Johanna de Leeuw Reiss has written a remarkably fresh and moving account of her own experiences as a young girl during World War II. Like many adults she was innocent of the German plans for Jews, and she might have gone to a labor camp as scores of families did. "It won't be for long and the Germans have told us we'll be treated well," those families said. "What can happen?" They did not know, and they could not imagine.... But millions of Jews found out.

Mrs. Reiss's picture of the Oosterveld family with whom she lived, and of Annie and Sini, reflects a deep spirit of optimism, a faith in the ingenuity, backbone, and even humor with which ordinary human beings meet extraordinary challenges. In the steady, matter-of-fact, day-by-day courage they all showed lies a profound strength that transcends the horrors of the long and frightening war. Here is a memorable book, one that will be read and reread for years to come.

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A Struggle to Strive.......2007-03-30

I recommend this book, The Upstairs Room to anyone who likes a good book. This book takes place during the Holocaust. I think this book is the best, I have ever read. It was full of excitement, and history. It tells about a little girl and her sister who have to go into hiding with different families. If you read and like the Diary of Anne Frank you will love this book. The diary of Anne frank was a true story and this is also a true story it's based on the girls life.

The Upstairs Room .......2007-03-13

The Upstairs Room, by Joanna Riess is an interesting book. The book takes place in the time of the holocaust. Annie and her family are Jewish, so they are desperate to find safety and refuge. Annie and her sister, Sini, are sent to live with a non-Jewish family of farmers. Each passing day Annie and Sini get more and more restless, hoping for the war to stop. Sometimes while reading the book you might feel as though you are going to fall asleep, but then at other parts you can't seem to put down the book! Joanna Riess used too much description; also the plot never seemed to move on. For instance, in one part of the book it went on for pages, describing what Annie saw out the backroom window. In almost half of the book, The Upstairs Room, Annie and her sister, Sini, were in the upstairs room of the Oosterveld's house. However, when it did move on it was fascinating! In another part of the story the Germans came to the Oosterveld's house looking for Jews. This is a book about the war through the eyes of a little girl, sitting in a room all day waiting for the war to end, waiting to be free. It's inspiring and heart warming to all. This book has some inspiring moments and some snooza-paloza parts. The Upstairs Room has its boring moments and its exiting and thrilling moments. Overall The Upstairs Room is a fine book. Ages 10 and up.

The upstairs room.......2007-02-07

There is this girl named Annie who is Jewish and has to go hiding in someone elses home because Hitler hates Jews and is in charge at that time. Annie and her sister Sini go and live with the Hanninks for a while because a German suspects that Mr. Hannink is hiding Jews. Mr. Hannink sends Annie and Sini to go and live with the Oostervelds who are really nice people. Annie finds out that the Allies and is soon going to be free. Opoe, Johan, and Dienjte (the people who took care of Annie and her sister )went to go see the Canadians. Sini got on top of the tanks and started kissing the soldiers after that she went home. Annie comes back after a few years and brought her kids and remembered the war and started to cry. I really enjoyed this book although it was cruel how the Germans treated the Jews.

Life in Hiding!.......2006-11-28

This book, unlike other books about this topic, has a happy ending, which I like. It has thrilling parts, like when the German soldiers came and searched the Oostervelds' house. It was a short, easy read that you could put down, but not abandon. If you are interested in the topic of WWII you would like this book.

the upstairs room!.......2006-11-28

I would only recommend this book to people who want an easy read. This is because it was boring, every page was the same and there was little excitement. You always knew what was going to happen next, the author's way of writing was very plain and there was little detail. Every chapter was about living in hiding and how bored they got. Once in awhile something exciting happened, like the German soldiers came to the house. It was hard to concentrate because I didn't find the book interesting. Also, I didn't find any connections to the characters. They were both older. Also, I have never hid with my life on the line. I would recommend this book to people looking for something easy to ready, with little excitement.

The Journey Back: Sequel to the Newbery Honor Book The Upstairs Room

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An interesting but bland sequel
Journey Back : an amazing story
The Journey Back
The Journey Back
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The Journey Back: Sequel to the Newbery Honor Book The Upstairs Room
Johanna Reiss
Manufacturer: Backinprint.com
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0595430503

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The Second World War is over. Annie and her sister Sini, who have been hiding from the Germans for almost three years, are free again. They leave the hamlet of Usselo and the Oosterveld family that had sheltered them and return to their hometown. Their father also survived as did their sister, Rachel. The Journey Back tells of what can happen to members of a family, Jews in this case, when reunion demonstrates they no longer know each other. The book speaks for all people at all times and is as moving as its predecessor, The Upstairs Room.

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An interesting but bland sequel.......2004-07-15

It seems like many sequels to books about the Shoah are hit-and-miss; sometimes there will be a gripping account of a return to life, healing, love, and a semblance of normalcy, but more often than not it's just an ordinary undistinguished account relating what happened after the War. This book falls into the latter category.

Unlike many sequels of this nature, here the immediate family have more or less all stayed alive and are reunited soon after the War ends. Mr. de Leeuw and the three sisters (who appear to each be about ten years apart in age) have been in hiding, not camps or ghettos. They don't bear the same kind of intense and painful scars from that experience as someone who was in a ghetto or camp would. They were in relative safety, and Holland was no Poland or Hungary. Mrs. de Leeuw, while dead, died in the first book in a hospital because she had been very sick for a long time, not because she was murdered by the Nazis. The de Leeuws have lost friends, neighbours, and relatives, but the immediate family has not been split up, nor do they have to spend time in displacement, rehabiliation, or refugee centres, immigrate, trek across foreign lands on their way back to their native Holland, or wait around in agony waiting for word of the other members of their immediate family. They have much less to deal with than other people in post-Shoah sequels usually do. The most serious problems in here are having to get used to living together as a family again, Annie's overbearing new stepmother Magda and Magda's 18 year old daughter Nell, Sini's constant dancing with soldiers at night and her fights with her father over it, and Rachel's conversion to Christianity and the family strife that is causing. Maybe she did have a spiritual epiphany when the family who were hiding her took her to church with them for Xmas services, but it just seems tragic that someone who survived the Shoah, who had to spend those years in hiding instead of living a normal adult life all on account of her religion, would embrace a new religion instead of taking pride in her own religion once she's free to practise it again.

It's an interesting story, but really anticlimactic and overly domestic after all which went before. This recounting of what happened afterwards just isn't as gripping as the accounts of people who lost most of their families, didn't return to their native lands, or had it much worse than merely being in hiding in a relatively safe nation-state like Holland.

Journey Back : an amazing story.......2004-04-02

This book is about a girl how has just survived the holacost. She is learning how to get back to her normal routine. In the begining, this book is a bit depressing but as it gose on she finds new friends and stays in touch with old ones. I think this book is great because the charters are so belivable & realistic. The first chapter or so were boring but then people started coming back from the camps and some didn't. This book is an amazing piece of literature.

The Journey Back.......2004-03-08

Title of the book: The Journey Back
By: Johanna Reiss
Reviewed by: M. Poppins
Period: 5

Hitler hated Jews. He started World War II. Every time he came across a Jew, he would kill them. Annie de Leeuw and her family were Jews. Her whole family had to go hiding. Annie and her sister Sini hid in the Oosterveld's house. The Oostervelds lived in Usselo, a very small town in Holland. Annie and Sini grew very close with Johan, Dientje, and Opoe (the Oostervelds). After the war ended, Annie and Sini had to go back to their real home. Their mother was dead. Their oldest sister, Rachel, was back too. She lived with another family during the war. When everyone was home, including the girls' father, nothing was back to normal. Every night, Sini went out and danced with the soldiers. Rachel became a Christian, and she spent most of her time reading the Bible. Annie's father was always distracted. He sold cows. Sini left to be a nurse in a different town. Then, Ies (Annie's father) decided that Annie needed a mother, not just her sisters. He decided to marry a woman that had lost her husband in the war. She even had a daughter. Ies told Rachel to go to a different town, because she and his wife-to-be were just a couple of years apart, and he said that it would never work. After Ies and Magda (his new wife) got married, Nel (Magda's daughter) went to finishing school. Annie was always home with Magda, which she now called Mother. Annie could never seem to please her. Annie always visited Johan, Dientje, and Opoe too. They treated her like their own family. Magda would not let her visit for a long time, though. One day, she would probably be with them again, and it would be for the rest of her life.

I thought that this book was very good. "German soldiers. They knocked down the door, stormed in, marching and stamping and shouting to the rhythm of their boots." This was one of Annie's dreams. The author always made Annie scared, and that was what made it interesting. She always thought of the Germans, she was so afraid of them.

"Later, Johan, later." No matter what happened, Johan was always the first person that Annie called to. When she was afraid, happy, or sad, she would always think of Johan. It shows that Annie always thought of her family first, and her family was Johan, Dientje, and Opoe.

I liked at lot of parts in this book. I liked the parts when Annie went to the Oosterveld's house. She would always be happy, and she wouldn't have to worry about any German soldiers trying to kill her because Johan would be there, and she would always be safe.

The Journey Back.......2003-10-27

In the 4th grade, i read the prequel to this book, THE UPSTAIRS ROOM. Now, 4 years later, i read THE JOURNEY BACK. The first couple chapters quickly refreshed my memory of what happened during WWII to Annie, and i feel they would have sufficed as an introduction had i not read THE UPSTAIRS ROOM. this book proves that although a treaty was signed, the war was no yet over for the people involved.

Jaclyn's Book Review--2nd hr.......2002-12-19

Annie de Leeuw, a young Jewish girl, has been hiding during WWII for almost 3 years with her older sister Sini at Johan Oosterveld's house with his wife Dentje, and Opoe, his mother. Now the war is over and Annie can finally be together with her family!
But things just aren't the same at her house, Rachel (Annie's eldest sister) has found a new religion, Sini is out all night dancing, her father is getting remarried, and her mother had died during the war. Annie starts finding herself missing the Oosterveld's...will things work out?
I thought this book was a little confusing at times. The plot--returing home--is a little dull also. Though I think the author has good description & her openings have a good start. She keeps you hoping that something good will happen to Annie, and is even a little suspensful.
People who might like reading this book would propbably be people who like reading about a persons feelings, or read the first book (which I had not),or just people who don't like reading action books.^_^

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The Upstairs Room
Johanna Reiss
Manufacturer: Bantam Books
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: 0553144251

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THE ROOM UPSTAIRS

Manufacturer: Dell Books
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000HQPQAQ

Adding rooms, saving energy: Upstairs, downstairs, sideways

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Adding rooms, saving energy: Upstairs, downstairs, sideways
William M Cowan
Manufacturer: Macmillan
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Unknown Binding

The All-Around, Upstairs-Downstairs, Indoors-Outdoors, Garage-to-Living Room, Spic-and-Span, Shiny-Bright, Car-to-Couch, Diamond-to-Doorknob, Super-Hygienic, All-Inclusive and Universal Book of Cleaning

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The All-Around, Upstairs-Downstairs, Indoors-Outdoors, Garage-to-Living Room, Spic-and-Span, Shiny-Bright, Car-to-Couch, Diamond-to-Doorknob, Super-Hygienic, All-Inclusive and Universal Book of Cleaning
Ralph Treves
Manufacturer: Dutton
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000K11S7S

Book Four : The Upstairs Sewing Room by Paula Vaughan (Leisure Arts Leaflet #474)

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Book Four : The Upstairs Sewing Room by Paula Vaughan (Leisure Arts Leaflet #474)
Paula Vaughan
Manufacturer: Leisure Arts
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Rag Book
ASIN: B000QJ751C

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Multi-colored chart. 1 design.

Christmas All Through the House; Easy-To-Make Decorations for Every Room in the House: Upstairs, Downstairs, and for the Outdoors, Too.

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Christmas All Through the House; Easy-To-Make Decorations for Every Room in the House: Upstairs, Downstairs, and for the Outdoors, Too.
John Burton. Brimer
Manufacturer: Funk & Wagnalls Co
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: 0308703243

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Christmas all through the house;: Easy-to-make decorations for every room in the house: upstairs, downstairs, and for the outdoors, too
John Burton Brimer
Manufacturer: Funk & Wagnalls
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Unknown Binding

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ASIN: B0006BRQ2I

ELLERY QUEEN'S MYSTERY - Volume 51, number 4 - April 1968: Poison a la Carte - Nero Wolfe; Hildegarde Withers is Back; The Man Who Never Did Anything Right; The Turning Point; From the Locked Room Upstairs; Missing Diplomat; Complete with Ghost

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ELLERY QUEEN'S MYSTERY - Volume 51, number 4 - April 1968: Poison a la Carte - Nero Wolfe; Hildegarde Withers is Back; The Man Who Never Did Anything Right; The Turning Point; From the Locked Room Upstairs; Missing Diplomat; Complete with Ghost
Ellery (editor) (Rex Stout; Stuart Palmer; Robert Bloch; Jacqueline Cutlip; Celia Fremlin; Michael Harrison; August Derleth; Edward D. Hoch; Jon L. Breen; Charlene M. Weir) Queen
Manufacturer: Davis Publications
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000HPAPVM

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