A cytotaxonomic revision of the fleshy-fruited Galium species of the Californias and southern Oregon (Rubiaceae) (University of California publications in botany, v. 46)

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A cytotaxonomic revision of the fleshy-fruited Galium species of the Californias and southern Oregon (Rubiaceae) (University of California publications in botany, v. 46)
Lauramay T Dempster
Manufacturer: University of California Press
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Binding: Unknown Binding

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ASIN: B0006CSFH2

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Although centuries have passed since Polynesians first surfed, the same timeless waves rise up out of the deep Pacific, and a world popular sport still reaches its apex in the place of its birth: Hawaii. This big, action-packed guide book is full of maps, travel advisories, beachside commentaries and up-to-date inside info on surfing sites and, all the information needed to make any surfer's next visit to Hawaii an endless summer of waves and more waves-and to make any armchair traveler green (or tan) with envy. Drawing on the knowledge of an expert author/surfer and photographer/ surfer, Surfing Hawaii covers every island and every great beach in lush, exotic detail.

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For use with both My World and Here I Am. Contains sources, stories and songs, biographies, folk tales, tall tales, fables, non-fiction selections, plays & poems. Level K-1

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Simple and yet comprehensive

Gotta read this one!

This book deserves not 5 but 6 stars

It is informative, concise, and motivating.

The Neatest Little Guide to Mutual Fund Investing
Jason Kelly
Manufacturer: Plume
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Binding: Paperback

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The Morningstar Guide to Mutual Funds: 5-Star Strategies for Success

ASIN: 0452277094

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The world of mutual funds can be bewildering, but finding one's way in it has become a little easier in the past few years, with the arrival of books such as Mutual Funds for Dummies . Yet even this Dummies guide, weighing in at 406 pages, can be a little intimidating. Someone should write a smaller book, readable in an hour or so, with just the basic information on how mutual funds work and how to identify and evaluate the appropriate ones.

Which is exactly what Jason Kelly has done. The Neatest Little Guide to Mutual Fund Investing is admirably brief at 131 pages. It could be used as a textbook example of how to render a complex subject in the simplest and clearest way possible. Yet nothing essential has been left out, and even experienced fund investors could benefit from this quick read. How many investors fully grasp, for example, the various measurements of a fund's riskiness? Kelly explains what to make of a fund's alpha, beta, and standard deviation, and he does it in a way that anyone can understand and use. --Barry Mitzman

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Simple and yet comprehensive.......2001-06-03

I have been reading quite a few introductory books in Mutual Fund Investing, and I found this book gave the most comprehensive coverage with minimum reading. Besides, it also gave a lot of good tips and useful references (books, magazines and web sites). If you want to get a good overview on mutual fund investment, then this book is certainly a good start.

Gotta read this one!.......1999-11-25

this book has to be the simplest and easiest to read investing book ever written. Because of its brevity and straightforward manner, it can be read by any neophyte investor in a short period of time. GOOD LUCK!

This book deserves not 5 but 6 stars.......1998-08-01

Reading this book is the easiest and most time-saving way to learn about mutual funds. If you want a quick introduction to mutual funds which is funny and to the point this book is definitely for you.

It is informative, concise, and motivating........1997-06-12

I had read many investment books prior to Mr. Kelly's and only gained a modicum of diverse knowledge regarding the structure and function of mutual funds. Because of his suggestions, I literally fired my broker--I know as much as the broker does regarding betas, alphas, deviations, etc. Indeed, a scary feeling. For those whose broker is making the profits, I highly recommend this book

The Neatest Little Guide to Mutual Fund Investing

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The Neatest Little Guide to Mutual Fund Investing
Jason Kelly
Manufacturer: Plume
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000P9F6UK

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Agility Fun the Hobday Way: Volume 1, Agility Training for Puppies
Ruth Hobday
Manufacturer: Clean Run Productions Llc
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Spiral-bound

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ASIN: 0965399451

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An invaluable A-Z guide to cleaning and restoring more than 100 types of antiques, for expert and non-expert alike. Whether you want to clean an antique decanter, rusty ironwork, a stuffed bird, or a piece of embroidery, or repair damaged veneer, torn leather, or chipped tortoiseshell, this concise handbook guides you through every step. With the aid of clear drawings and diagrams, it offers easy-to-follow instructions on how to conserve and repair over 100 types of collectable antiques. Throughout, there is expert advice on all the latest techniques and materials used in every stage of preservation, cleaning, and restoration. An essential guide for antique lovers, both amateur and professional. Noel Riley is the author of The Victorian Design Sourcebook and Careers in Antiques. 192 pp 5 1/2 x 8 1/2 16 pp drawings & diagrams

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EXCELLENT -- BUT..........2000-10-25

I bought this book in order to get more basic information on the care of my mixed bag of antiques than is given by Judith Miller's work on the subject. This I got, and in an alphabetical order that makes reference easier. But -- and it's a really big but -- there are three sections to this A-Z, and only one of them (much the largest, it's true) is much use to US users. For, as I only discovered when the package arrived, this is a British publication, unmodified for American use. The products recommended are British products, many of which even this formerly British reviewer didn't know. And the experts and specialist sources listed are also British. The result, for US collectors, is a book firing on only half its cylinders. When you're told to use only this or that specially formulated product to do a particular job, it's pretty frustrating to be unable to buy it except, with luck, at import prices

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The first in-depth exploration of bringing water into contemporary garden design

Written for gardeners and homeowners, Water Works is a rich source of ideas and techniques if you wish to incorporate water features into your home landscape. It covers everything from ponds, waterfalls, and streams to fountains, pools, and spas. Gloriously illustrated with on-site photographs, these colorful pages show how water--tranquil, sensuous, or playful--can set the tone for your entire landscape. This unique gardening book explains how to successfully blend new water features into an existing garden environment and offers specific planting recommendations for a variety of water sites. Important design, mechanical, and safety information is also included.

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Sun protection;: An international architectural survey
Ernst Danz
Manufacturer: F. A. Praeger
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Unknown Binding

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ASIN: B0006BRPN8

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Sun Protection: An International Architectural Survey
Ernst Danz
Manufacturer: Frederick A. Praeger, Publishers
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000O88R7G

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"Through all the world there goes one long cry from the heart of the artist: Give me leave to do my utmost." So writes Isak Dinesen in "Babette's Feast" as she spins a tale of friendship's ultimate sacrifice and the deepest values of life. In "Sorrow-Acre" Dinesen probes the heart of a mother who sows a field single-handedly in an attempt to save her son. These two complete stories echo Babette's plea with haunting poignancy. 2 cassettes.

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Two fine stories.......2002-10-12

A couple of Isak Dinesen's best stories are here. Babette's Feast ,which is also a wonderful film, centers around a shared meal that brings grace and joy. An artist/cook gives all she has for a feast, two sisters, and her art. Sorrow-Acre resembles a folktale and shows the depths of a mothers love. Colleen Dewhurst does a superb reading.

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A classy Classic
Made me wish I had known her!
A truly wonderful book!

Colleen Dewhurst
Colleen Dewhurst , and Tom Viola
Manufacturer: Scribner
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 074324270X

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How could Colleen Dewhurst do this to us? Die, that is, and leave such a fascinating autobiography unfinished after more than 10 years of work? Oh well. As Dewhurst herself makes clear, consideration for others was never one of her strong points--though she had plenty of other strong points to compensate. A monumental actress who outgrew her times, Dewhurst made a few memorable film appearances (Annie Hall, among others) but mainly devoted her life and talent to the stage in landmark performances of Eugene O'Neill's and Edward Albee's most challenging works. She was so busy living her life she didn't have time to finish this memoir, so editor Tom Viola has fleshed it out with memories of Dewhurst by her friends, associates, and collaborators. None of this added material is as compelling, colorful, bitter, or hilarious as Dewhurst's own observations--leaving us with the realization that we not only lost a great actress, we may have lost a real writer as well.

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A classy Classic.......2006-09-06

Colleen was a true artist.The fact that her book was ultimately unfinished reflects her life. She did not acknowledge dying, so therefore, she left an unfinished book. It was great to learn more about her, both as an actress and mother, and I enjoyed reading others accounts of events.

Made me wish I had known her!.......2000-12-14

This was a great biography to read. Not strictly an autiobiography because Colleen never finished working on it herself, but it makes up for that by including many stories & chapters written by her friends, fellow actors & family. This was the first biography I read that really made me wish I had a chance to know the person in life. I've always considered Colleen Dewhurst a respected actor but after reading this, I know that she was truly a warm & wonderful person. She will be missed.

A truly wonderful book!.......1999-12-05

If you're interested in the New York theatre during the 50s and 60s (and later), this book is not to be missed. Dewhurst procrastinated for years about this book; hence it was unfinished when she died. But the additional pieces from her family and colleagues add immeasurably to the book's richness. An unforgettable memoir from a very great artist and personality - her personal warmth and her professional dedication are evident on literally every page. If you care enough to have checked this book out, you will want to have it!

An Isak Dinesen Feast: A Performance Anthology

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Wonderful Narration of great stories... Dewhurst fans will love Babette's Feast
lovely voices

An Isak Dinesen Feast: A Performance Anthology
Isak Dinesen , William Luce , and Julie Harris
Manufacturer: The Audio Partners
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Audio Cassette

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ASIN: 1572700297

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Listen to a sparkling anthology that reveals Isak Dinesen's passion and spirit. This collection includes the audio version of Out of Africa, read by Julie Harris, a bestselling work in print. Actress Colleen Dewhurst performs "Babette's Feast," and Dinesen herself reads "The King's Letter" and "The Wine of the Tetrarch" from her only known recording. Translated to film, Out of Africa and "Babette's Feast" won Academy Awards. 6 cassettes.

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Wonderful Narration of great stories... Dewhurst fans will love Babette's Feast.......2005-12-20

Though I have not yet heard Isak Dinesen's own voice reading Lucifer's Tale, nor Out of Africa read by Julie Harris, I do own Ms. Colleen Dewhurst reading Babette's Feast. If you're a fan of the late Ms. Dewhurst like I am, you will thouroughly enjoy hearing her read this old-world story of a great chef of Paris who finds herself in a little out-of-the way town in Norway, and who is re-discovered for her great cullinary talents quite by accident. A delightful tale of redemption and affirmation from a time when life's pleasures seemed to have more meaning and were appreciated more than in today's world of instant gratification.

Ms. Dewhurst's unique, deep, "whiskey-and-cigarettes" voiced narration is a pleasure to listen to - a perfect accompanyment to Dinesen's "Feast." I've listened to this book on tape dozens of times and never grow tired of it. If you're like me, it is a recording you will count as one of your most treasured posessions and will replay again and again over many years.

lovely voices.......2004-03-10

This is a must for Dinesen fans as well as those who find Collen Dewhurst and Julie Harris ladies who can read with a soothing cadence and sound...hearing the author is a plus since I could have only imagined her sound...Meryl Streep captured her rhythm in Out of Africa very well
This woman was so ahead of her time and led a tremendous life and yet didn't get it all...she is a real story teller... of old times before TV and computers...entertainment full of creativity and imagination...you won't be disappointed!

Colleen Dewhurst: A Bio-Bibliography (Bio-Bibliographies in the Performing Arts)

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Colleen Dewhurst: A Bio-Bibliography (Bio-Bibliographies in the Performing Arts)
Barbara Lee Horn
Manufacturer: Greenwood Press
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 0313287333

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Actress Colleen Dewhurst (1926-1991) is best remembered for her seminal characterizations in the plays of Eugene O'Neill, which highlighted a career on stage, screen, and television that spanned forty years and earned her two Tony awards and four Emmys. Writing about her Broadway triumph as Josie Hogan in A Moon for the Misbegotten (1973), critic Clive Barnes said she "spoke O'Neill as if it were being spoken for the first time--and not for the first time in a theater . . . but for the first time in a certain New England farm, on a certain September night in 1923." Though known for her portrayals of tragic heroines, Dewhurst also played comic roles and played Murphy Brown's mother for three seasons in that television series. At her death, she left an indelible mark in American theater, but, curiously, little written commentary beyond reviews and journalistic articles. This study documents her diverse performance and directing careers, with information also on her personal life and her participation in political and philanthropic causes, including two terms as president of Actors' Equity. An extensive productions section provides data on her major and minor roles in all media, including credits, runs, synopses, and review citations. This is supplemented by an annotated bibliography of major reviews and other writings, a list of awards, a biographical study, and a chronology of her life and career, all carefully cross-referenced and indexed. This book adds to the growing number of studies that organize essential resources on performance for effective research use.

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Colleen Dewhurst: Her Autobiography
Colleen Dewhurst/Tom Viola
Manufacturer: A Lisa Drew Book
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000KA1B8A

Signed Broadhurst Theatre Stagebill (Program); Eugene O'Neill's "More Stately Mansions."

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Signed Broadhurst Theatre Stagebill (Program); Eugene O'Neill's "More Stately Mansions."
Ingrid (1913-1982); Arthur Hill; Colleen Dewhurst Bergman
Manufacturer: Broadhurst Theatre
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000LVHQHI

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Memorable!
unforgettable
Great read
What a twisting river!
A Very Good Story

Yellow Raft in Blue Water
Michael Dorris , and Colleen Dewhurst
Manufacturer: HarperAudio
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Audio Cassette

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ASIN: 1559941596

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The national bestseller A Yellow Raft In Blue Water is a fierce saga of three generations of Indian women, beset by hardships and torn by angry secrets, yet inextricably joined by the bonds of kinship.

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Memorable!.......2007-08-30

There were times in this book when I had to force myself to keep reading because it slowed down. But for the most part, it was astonishing. As a reader, just when you think you've made good judgements of the characters, light shines on the passed leading up to the moments of judgement, and a whole new perspective is found, over and over again. Of all the books I've read this book has left the deepest impression on me. Fantastic!

unforgettable.......2007-06-08

A Yellow Raft in Blue Water is a novel I won't soon forget. Set in Seattle and Montana, it tells the tale of three Native American women--Rayona, Christine and Ida--each in her own voice. They are related, a family, and their worlds intersect and tear apart, span out and braid back together, but it is not until the ending that the reader fully understands how the events which start the novel have come to pass.

It is told in reverse, starting with the youngest, Rayona or Ray for short. At first, her strength lies in the unconditional love she has for her mother but after her mother deserts her and she is forced to fend for herself (and is molested by a priest), she shows that her strength does not come from others. She is a warrior and by the end of her story, she comes to embody the spirit of all those missing who came before her--all those we don't truly know about until the end of the book.

Christine seems weak, diseased and tormented with feelings that her mother did not love her. These lifelong feelings led her down a path of promiscuity and jealousy goaded her into pressuring her beloved brother to enlist. And when he does and dies in Vietnam, it is as if he is reborn in her daughter. The same feelings of unworthiness consume her until her health fails and she returns home to find love again--love in an old friend, love in her daughter and love in the woman who raised her.

Aunt Ida is the true enigma and the undying and unexpected source of strength. She has martyred herself and because of this, the lives of others have turned sour. But her goal was an honorable one. She wanted love and to be loved. She wanted safety. She wanted to weave together disparate parts and form a whole. As shown at the end of the book when Ida takes the one man who never hurt her to the roof of her house, she wanted to braid her loved ones together and have them be stronger for it.

Great read.......2007-01-06

Absolutely wonderful. Three women. Three intertwined lives - like braiding "the rhythm of three strands, the whispers of coming and going, of twisting and tying and blending, of catching and of letting go..."

What a twisting river!.......2007-01-05

I had to read this book for a class, but once I picked it up, I couldn't put it down. The identities of each character are so distinct and well-written that you begin to believe you are there with the character. Dorris provides a great insight of family and womanhood. There are so many surprises and jolts along the way, I just LOVED it. The book really reminds me of people today, of the old generations before us and how they see the new group. Very good book indeed. Plus its an easy read.

A Very Good Story.......2006-12-12

"I sit on the bed at a crooked angle, one foot on the floor, my hip against the tent of Mom's legs, my elbows on the hospital table."
So starts "A Yellow Raft in Blue Water," one story told in turns by mother, daughter, and granddaughter. When I first heard about this, I was looking for a book for school. It looked intriguing, so I chose it. By page 50, I was having difficulty putting the book down. The first part of the book is told by Rayona, a 15 year old girl with a Native American mother and an African American father, and the basic plot and the outcome is revealed. Then the story switches to Christine, the mother of Rayona, and the story is embellished and added to, until finally Ida takes over. Ida is Christine's mother and Rayona's grandmother, and she finally supplies the last piece of a story spanning three generations. The only pieces that are not so great are the ending, which seemed a little clunky and unresolved, and the end of each of the sections, especially Rayona's. This is overall a very good book, and I recommend it.

Biography - Dewhurst, Colleen (1926-1991): An article from: Contemporary Authors Online

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Biography - Dewhurst, Colleen (1926-1991): An article from: Contemporary Authors Online
Gale Reference Team
Manufacturer: Thomson Gale
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Digital
ASIN: B0007SHMM4
Release Date: 2007-06-13

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Colleen Dewhurst
Barbara Lee Horn
Manufacturer: Greenwood Pub Group 01/1//1992
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000N5VD8K

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Why Am I Laughing
Colleen Dewhurst
Manufacturer: William Morrow & Co
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Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 0688058418

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* First in-depth biography of Harry Boland
* Establishes Boland as a revolutionary organizer of comparable stature to his two more celebrated friends and colleagues Michael Collins and Eamon de Valera
* Author draws upon thousands of Boland’s personal letters, diaries, police reports and other documents in Irish, British and American archives, and in family possession, many of which are previously unknown

The definitive biography of Harry Boland incorporating previously untapped archives and establishing him one of the most influential figures in Irish history. A complex revolutionary organizer, Boland is revealed as a politician of comparable stature to Michael Collins and Eamon de Valera

Apart from Michael Collins and Eamon de Valera, Harry Boland was probably the most influential organizer of the Irish Republican movement between 1916 and 1922. Already famous as a hurler before 1916, he was convicted and imprisoned after serving as a volunteer officer in the GPO. His influence later extended to almost every aspect of the Irish Republican Brotherhood and in his work as Irish envoy to America. He was intimately associated with both Collins and de Valera, but broke with Collins over the terms of the Anglo-Irish treaty in December 1921. He was the principal intermediary between the treaty’s supporters and opponents, before being fatally shot by national army officers in the second month of the civil war.

Boland’s mix of animal charm, gregariousness, wit and a dash of ruthlessness made him an influential and formidable character. Though not an intellectual in his manner he was a clear thinker, a forceful orator and a graceful writer. He was also a man about town, equally at home in Dublin, Manchester or New York, a bon vivant of varied tastes and amongst the most attractive yet elusive personalities of the Irish revolution.

David Fitzpatrick’s biography draws upon thousands of letters to and from Boland as well as diaries, police reports, memoirs and other documents preserved in Irish, British and American archives and in family possession. These mainly unknown documents record in astonishing detail the inner workings of Irish republicanism, including its personal conflicts and alliances, and reveal the critical importance of fraternity in determining the course of Ireland’s revolution.

Harry Boland's Irish Revolution, 1887-1922

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Harry Boland's Irish Revolution, 1887-1922

Manufacturer: Cork University Press
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ASIN: B000H5X53M

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