Some flowering plants of south-eastern Botswana

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Lacking in Practical Advice.......2007-02-23

If you are looking for inspiration or motivation to travel with your child(ren) (or maybe just encouragement that it can be done), then this is the book for you. If you are looking for practical advice, as I was, this is definitely NOT the book for you. I flipped through the entire book in 10 minutes, turned to my husband and said, "Well, that was a waste of $8."

Tiny book, stating the obvious.......2007-02-10

This book's cover features a camel caravan, an African woman with a child on her head, people white water rafting -- pictures that suggest this book is about adventure travel, consistent with the name of the book. But inside, it offers such obvious advice as, "when travelling with an infant or toddler, pack enough diapers, the child's favorite toy, and a pacifier." Or, "involve older children in the planning." Or, "on a car trip, pack tapes of children's songs." Really, what mother hasn't thought of all these things already? And these examples aren't just the most extremely banal. They're representative of the whole tone of the book.

The chapter at the end suggesting family vacations suggests road trips with an RV, Club Med family vacations, resorts, water vacations, camping, theme parks (and it actually gives advice like "if you can, avoid visits on weekends or school holidays" -- well, duh!), family camps, dude ranches, family cruises, eco-travel and nature trips (this suggestion includes no advice at all, in contrast to visiting a theme park which contains a list of five tips), river rafting, bike trips (again, no advice), and international travel (and here the author recommends using a full-blown tour package). If the travel industry marketing association were to write a book, this would be it. There is almost no advice on how to really travel with children that a parent who had ventured beyond a visit to Grandma's wouldn't already have thought of. Really, what mother needs to be told to bring diapers for her infant?

This book might be useful for someone who has, truly, never traveled at all. Ever. But for people with any travel experience, it's utterly useless. This might help those who are complete novices and want a tame vacation. And that's fine. These people deserve a good book. I have no problem with providing such a service. But the title and the cover are completely misleading, and the tone of the book makes it sound as if this advice will get you and your family happily through a six-week overland trek through India. It's just not going to happen. Being told (in the infant and toddler chapter no less) to bring baby wipes because they're handy for cleaning up spills just isn't enough.

If you want a good book on traveling with children, I suggest "Adventuring With Children: An Inspirational Guide to World Travel and the Outdoors" by Nan Jeffrey. Nan, her husband, their twin sons, and daughter have really traveled, and their advice goes well beyond the obvious. It's an excellent book for Mamas who really are Gutsy. But the "Gutsy Mamas" book is appropriate for those seeking a cruise or a trip to Disneyland or to sit passively in an RV in a four-mile long line of RVs snaking slowly through the Grand Canyon. Obviously millions of people choose that route. But I don't think it's at all gutsy, and even for those people, I can't imagine that this book will teach them much that they don't already know.

great resource for your pack list.......2003-08-25

I used two books this one and lonely planets traveling with kids guide. Between the two and the Lonley Planet India guidebook I feel very prepared. I really love the quoted ideas from all kinds of other -traveled with kids- experienced moms. Very helpful and supportive. I leave next week for a month. So we'll see how valuable the 50 things I never would have thought of are. But I can tell you that I feel prepared now and I have gotten from the book what I had hoped for: a comprehensive list of ideas and experiences which enables me to feel prepared to go to India with my 3 and 5 yr old.

Packed with valuable travel information for mothers........1998-06-11

This is the best travel book I have ever read for mothers who travel with their children. The chapters are short, to-the-point, and easy to read. The book is inspirational and informative.

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This collection of over 60 ink paintings by Gao Xingjian represents his philosophy and painting style. Gao believes that the world cannot be explained and that artistic creation offers the only way to escape into meaning. The images convey these aspects of an inexplicable world-the black-and-white inner world that underlies the complexity of human existence. Drawn in traditional Chinese black ink on rice paper, each painting is characterized by a spontaneous overflow of the ink, creating metaphorical abstract images.

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This is the remarkable and heartwarming story of "Yankee Yoshii" or Yo-Yo for short, a Yorkshire terrier belonging to Sheila and David Douglas Duncan, told in words and photographs with the unerring eye of a great photojournalist.

After a summer with the Duncans at their home in Provence, Yo-Yo is kidnapped by gypsies in southern France, when the Duncans' car is stolen. The local gendarmes say there is little hope for the dog, but Duncan begins a major campaign, with posters and newspaper stories, that eventually produces restults. The gypsies contact Duncan and make a ransom demand. Because Duncan was the close friend and photo-biographer of Pablo Picasso--whom the gypsies loved--they agree to deal with him directly; and in a parking lot in Marseilles, the transaction is made: money for terrier. Yo-Yo returns home, sound and in good health.

Set against the exquisite background of Procence, this book is as charming as it is beautifully photographed. It will be cherished by all who love dogs or Provence.

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Following in the trail.......2003-02-04

After reading this book I had to return to the scene of the crime.
As a lover of Provence, I headed first to the local cafe in Maussane where all the regulars discussed this terrible misdeed.
I eyed every gypsy suspiciously, wondering if they were the culprit. After a few more Pastis, I thought about the day he was finally returned to his loving home. Yo-yo in Provence is in my heart.

An amazing journey.......2002-08-17

Through his unique pictures David takes you to Province, the gypsies, their culture, the search for Yo-yo, and lots more. The kidnapping of baby Yo-yo is a canine story that won't let you go until you get to the last page of the book!
A great book for 10 to 100 years old dog lovers.

Yo-Yo Wins Your Heart.......2000-01-18

A really unique book - interestly written and beautifully photographed by this award-winning photographer. A must for any dog lover or South-of-France lover!

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Yo-Yo Kidnapped in Provence
Duncan David Douglas
Manufacturer: Lyons Press
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000UF0KNM

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Collectibles Hse
Manufacturer: House of Collectibles
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Binding: Paperback

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Climbing Gardens: Adding Height and Structure to Your Garden
Joan Clifton
Manufacturer: Firefly Books
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 1552977137

Book Description

All gardens need height to make them come alive in three dimensions and to extend the planting area. Climbing Gardens explores all the varieties and uses of climbing plants to create unique garden spaces that preserve privacy, increase the feeling of space, and create unusual gardens and moods.

Includes a whole range of vertical structures from simple trellises and tepees to elegant arbors and obelisks
Explores creative ways to maximize space in a small garden
Provides inspiration for all types of gardens, formal as well as kitchen gardens, plus lots of ideas for patios, porches, roof terraces, and balconies
Offers a comprehensive and descriptive list of climbing plants to help gardeners make the right choices for their garden needs
Illustrates and describes numerous projects step-by-step
Features five chapters on a range of styles - formal, urban, living, romantic and potager that cover a wide variety of sites.

Illustrated with more than 150 inspiring photographs of gardens in the United States, Europe, and Asia.

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The present monograph is the first, since 1848, to be entirely devoted to the study of the cereal offerings. Its purpose is to attract attention to a form of sacrifice which was largely neglected and solely considered as an appendix to the animal sacrifice. The study of their substance, ritual and the circumstances in which the cereal offerings are brought to God demonstrates their great complexity as well as their specific function. His vegetarian utopia has led P to give the cereal offerings a prominent place among the sacrifices. A similar appreciation of the cereal offerings is also found among the Essenes, and, finally, in the Christian Last Supper. FR Cette monographie est la premiere, depuis 1848, a etre entierement consacree a l'etude des offrandes vegetales. Elle se propose d'attirer l'attention sur une forme de sacrifice qui n'a generalement ete consideree que comme un simple appendice au sacrifice animal. L'etude de la matiere des offrandes vegetales, de leur rituel, des circonstances au cours desquelles elles sont offertes permet de mettre en evidence la tres grande complexite de ce type d'offrande et de demontrer que les offrandes vegetales remplissent une fonction specifique dans le systeme sacrificiel. Les offrandes vegetales occupent une place particulierement importante ches P qui en fait le point culminant de son systeme sacrificiel, ceci en relation avec son utopie vegetarienne. Cette valorisation des offrandes vegetales aboutira, a travers l'essenisme, a la Cene chretienne.

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Better Translation, Great Book

Intriguing look into Che

Is Che Guevara a hero ?

Lads on the road

this translation leaves a lot unsaid

The Motorcycle Diaries: Notes on a Latin American Journey
Ernesto Che Guevara , and Aleida Guevara
Manufacturer: Ocean Press (AU)
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 1876175702

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These travel diaries capture the essence and exuberance of the young legend, Che Guevara. In January 1952, Che set out from Buenos Aires to explore South America on an ancient Norton motorcycle. He encounters an extraordinary range of people-from native Indians to copper miners, lepers and tourists-experiencing hardships and adventures that informed much of his later life.

This expanded, new edition from Ocean Press, published with exclusive access to the Che Guevara Archives held in Havana, includes a preface by Che's daughter, Aleida Guevara. It also features previously unpublished photos (taken by Che on his travels), as well as new, unpublished parts of the diaries, poems and letters.

"A Latin James Dean or Jack Kerouac."-Washington Post

"For every comic escapade of the carefree roustabout there is an equally eye-opening moment in the development of the future revolutionary leader. By the end of the journey, a politicized Che Guevara has emerged to predict his own revolutionary future."-Time

The publication of this new, expanded edition of The Motorcycle Diaries coincides with the release of Robert Redford's new film based on the Diaries. This film and another forthcoming from Steven Soderbergh in Fall 2003 will provoke even greater "Che-mania" and increase sales of all Ocean's titles on Che Guevara.

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Better Translation, Great Book.......2007-05-15

I'm so pleased that you had this earlier English translation of The Motorcycle Diaries and that it arrived in time for my Spanish class presentation. I also read the newer edition that came out with the movie in 2004. Your book had a much better translation. Thanks for your help. Sometimes older books are better books.

Intriguing look into Che.......2007-04-11

Seen the movie long before the book, but this book was very interesting to see how Che's thoughts began to form before he became only known as Che. Pictures in the centre were an added bonus. It's a quick read with concise notes (they are journal notes afterall), and it gave me a greater understanding and feeling of compassion for Ernesto Guevara - someone who I didn't know a lot about and in the USA you hear about how bad he is. Good thing I live in Canada, with an open mind.

Is Che Guevara a hero ?.......2007-01-13

Brad Delong, Matthew Yglesias, Armed Liberals and others have been having a discussion about whether Che Guevara can be considered a hero. Here is the hero in his own words:

"During the night I had a bad case of the runs and, being ashamed to leave a souvenir in the pot under my bed, I climbed out on to the window ledge and gave up all of my pain to the night and blackness beyond. The next morning I looked out to see the effect and saw that two metres below lay a big sheet of tin where they were sun-drying their peaches; the added spectacle was impressive."

(From The Motorcycle Diaries)
Sorry, but I see nothing heroic in sticking one's arse out the window and letting drive onto a pile of fruit. I would never do that- but then, I'm not a communist.

I was recently in venezuela ... I wish the people well. But I sadly fear that there are going to be a lot of tears shed when all is said and done.

Lads on the road.......2006-10-01

The text of the original motorcycle diaries gives a strong sense, much more than the movie, of the factors that influenced this artist/activist as young man. Idealistic, cheeky, sexually libidinous, political, strong minded. Che and his older companion set off on a wild journey across South America. The wretched poverty they witness across that continent - especially when he shares a blanket with a destitute beggar high up on the Andean Sierra - strikes home, as well as some of the aesthetic beauties of the wild and mystical land, such as the Inca ruins around Cuzco, Peru. Che's description of the stonework at the Sacsaywaman fortress rivals the greatest travel writings of Robert Byron, Bruce Chatwin or Patrick Leigh Fermor in its stylishness and accuracy of description.

In places the narrative drags though, obviously written at points of sheer exhaustion, or boredom, or lack of inspiration.

this translation leaves a lot unsaid.......2006-07-13

i really enjoyed the motorcycle diaries. when the movie was in theatres i decided to read the book first so that i could understand the film better, but i chose to read it in the original spanish version. it was thought provoking prose. i was impressed that such insight came from the child of a wealthy argentinean family. when i read the translation in english i was a little disappointed. i did think that it was very good, but a little bit of the nuance is lost. if at all possible i suggest that you read it in the original spanish text, it is a little bit more inspiring.

Motorcycle Diaries: A Latin American Journey

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Motorcycle Diaries: A Latin American Journey
Ernesto Guevara
Manufacturer: Tandem Library
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Library Binding

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ASIN: 1417664037

Motorcycle Diaries: Notes on a Latin American Journey

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Motorcycle Diaries: Notes on a Latin American Journey

Manufacturer: Tandem Library
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Binding: Unknown Binding
ASIN: 1417667435

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A Brilliant and Compelling Book About The Rock Group U2!!!.......2003-02-21

This book is a wonderful look at the band known as U2. Named after a spy plane, this story takes you back to the band's humble beginnings in Dublin, Ireland and how a group of four young boys became one of the greatest rock and roll bands of all time!!! It shows what incredible hardships each member had to face growing up, and all the obstacles the band has overcome. This books leads up to the band successful breakthrough album The Joshua Tree, and all the sacrifices the band had to endure to make it to that point. It also tells how Bono(Paul Hewson), and The Edge(David Evans) got dubbed their new names. Bono's name actually came from a hearing aid shop in Dublin called Bono Vox, which is latin for "good voice." That moniker seems to fit him perfectly, since he does have a damn good voice!!! Bono ended up giving the edge his name. I can't remember the source for his name, though. I'd better start reading the book again!!!

good backgroud information.......2002-02-06

Very detailed biographical information helps you understand where the band members (and others close to the band) come from and how and why they got to where they are now. Unfortunately this book only covers up to the release of Joshua Tree, but its great for information on the real early and formative years of the band. I found that some things were repeated many times throughout the book but at least that made you really remember them well. It was a fun read for a fan who wants to know more.

Interesting historical information with much digression........1997-04-04

Biographical information on the band members (and just about everyone else connected with them) and a decent amount of pictures (childhood included) make this a good addition to a fan's collection. The author, however, goes off on tangents, discussing subjects barely peripheral to the band

Unforgettable Fire Past, Present, and Future the Definitive Biography of U2

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Unforgettable Fire Past, Present, and Future the Definitive Biography of U2
Eamon Dunphy
Manufacturer: New York: Warner Books, 1988
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Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000NXKK86

Unforgettable Fire: Past, Present, & Future - The Definitive Biography of U2

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Unforgettable Fire: Past, Present, & Future - The Definitive Biography of U2
Eamon Dunphy
Manufacturer: New York: Warner Books, 1988
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Binding: Hardcover
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Unforgettable Fire: Past, Present, and Future - the Definitive Biography of U2

Manufacturer: Warner Books
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Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000GPLAMQ

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Unforgettable Fire Past, Present, and Future- The Definitive Biography of U2
Eamon Dunphy
Manufacturer: Warner Books
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Binding: Hardcover
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Unforgettable Fire Past, Present, and Future- The Definitive Biography of U2
Eamon Dunphy
Manufacturer: Warner Books
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Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000J0NEWM

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Unforgettable Fire Past, Present, and Future- The Definitive Biography of U2
Eamon Dunphy
Manufacturer: Warner Books
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ASIN: B000J0LECE

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Unforgettable Fire Past, Present, and Future- The Definitive Biography of U2
Eamon Dunphy
Manufacturer: Viking Press
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Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000J0PRXQ

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