Plant Communities of Southern Illinois (Illustrated Flora of Illinois)

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This book will be of particular interest to those interested in applied fields of biology, such as conservation, forestry, and wild life. The southern twelve counties of Illinois, a total of 4,355 square miles, comprise the area covered in this book. It is an area in which both northern and southern flora specimens abound. A wide variety of plant species grow in this area, and nearly 200 new plants not formerly identified with this area have been included in the listings.

Especially valuable to amateur botanists, the book is an important manual in identifying the plants that make up the native scenery of this region. Seventy-seven illustrations aid in identifying and understanding the plant communities.

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A Flora of Southern Illinois
Robert H. Mohlenbrock , and John W. Voigt
Manufacturer: Southern Illinois University Press
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Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000J0IC5Q

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Most travel guides are long on information and short on wisdom; readers going to Rome will find plenty of both in Enrico Bruschini's In the Footsteps of Popes. Bruschini, a noted expert on the Vatican, writes with the enthusiasm of Rick Steves and the calm assurance of a Fodor's guide, with a depth of knowledge about religious and art history that exceeds them both. His book is literally a step-by-step guide through the Vatican's museums, the Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter's Basilica, with photographs and histories of every major point of interest, from the Pieta to Raphael's Transfiguration. Bruschini candidly informs readers of his opinions about what's worth seeing and what can be skipped. And he breathes fresh life even into descriptions of the best-known sites, as when he reminds readers of the familiar story of Michelangelo's creation of the Sistine Chapel's frescoes: for four years he worked lying on his back, "the paint dripping in his eyes." Details like that make In the Footsteps of Popes a valuable addition to the growing body of guides for spiritual travelers. --Michael Joseph Gross

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In a tiny enclave in the heart of Rome lies the administrative and spiritual capital of Roman Catholicism, and the world's smallest independent state. Within its walls, during the course of the past fifteen hundred years, successive popes have commissioned and assembled an extraordinary collection of artistic works.

Now Professor Enrico Bruschini, the eminent Vatican City expert and former fine art curator of the American embassy, takes readers inside the magnificent galleries and museums of the Vatican with a personal tour through its sacred halls. Drawing on his vast knowledge, Bruschini vividly brings to life works by Raphael, da Vinci, Caravaggio, Michelangelo, and many other artisans while sharing interesting curiosities about the artists, their art, and the historical context in which they worked. These intimate descriptions allow Bruschini to illuminate both the artistic importance of the featured works and their cultural significance as he explains the profound impact they have made on Western civilization for nearly two millennia. In addition, Bruschini's unprecedented access to areas rarely open to the public allows him to offer a unique, behind-the-scenes tour of the Vatican revealing its most intimate secrets and treasures.

With rare photographs from the Vatican archives and helpfuI maps to aid future pilgrims in planning the perfect itinerary, In the Footsteps of Popes is an enticing book for Italian enthusiasts as well as armchair travelers to savor -- Bruschini offers an absolutely extraordinary Vatican tour that is not to be missed!

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Great Book.......2001-11-20

As a Jew, I knew nothing about the Vatican.

This book helped me out alot.

Enrico is quite the expert.

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Title: A Guide to English Illustrated Books: 1536-1603.(Review)
Author: Margaret M. Smith
Publication: The Modern Language Review (Refereed)
Date: July 1, 2001
Publisher: Modern Humanities Research Association
Volume: 86 Issue: 3 Page: 790(2)

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Review of A Guide to English Illustrated Books 1536-1603.(Book Review) : An article from: Early Modern Literary Studies
Joseph Jones
Manufacturer: Matthew Steggle
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Digital

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This digital document is an article from Early Modern Literary Studies, published by Matthew Steggle on May 1, 2003. The length of the article is 998 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Author: Joseph Jones
Publication: Early Modern Literary Studies (Refereed)
Date: May 1, 2003
Publisher: Matthew Steggle
Volume: 9 Issue: 1 Page: NA

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For Perspective and/or Novice Chin Owners Only.......2000-05-23

This is a pretty good book if you're just starting your research on chinchillas, or if you're getting to know your new friend. It has some basic information and provides a general overview. However, due to the date that the book was published (1987), there is a lot of information that is outdated or incomplete. There are many other more recent resources that provide more thorough information.

Good Book!.......2000-05-06

This book is extremely informative for first time chinchilla owners. I would recommend it if you have purchased a chinchilla, but know little abou it.

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Chinchillas: a Complete Introduction
Jack C. Harris
Manufacturer: T. F. H. Publications
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000J2O0IW

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A very helpful book for collectors and costumers

Nice costume book

Most Practical and Resourceful

A book for use in real life

Could have done with this years ago

After a Fashion: How to Reproduce, Restore, and Wear Vintage Styles
Frances Grimble , and Deborah Kuhn
Manufacturer: Lavolta Press
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Binding: Paperback

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A very helpful book for collectors and costumers.......2005-04-24

Note: my review is based on the first edition of this book.
I think this book is wonderful--the author has also written computer manuals, and so her directions are very clear. (Come to think of it, most computer manuals aren't that easy to understand--hers must be special!) The book covers a wide array of topics related to vintage fashion. I especially appreciate the segments on sewing techniques--she explains basic things that I haven't been able to figure out from other books, like how to lengthen a pattern, and more complicated techniques that are very helpful when dealing with vintage clothes, like how to replace a lining. The author includes a lot of helpful hints from her personal experience. The book is organized into different topics, so you can skip the ones that aren't relevant to your interests.

Nice costume book.......2004-01-21

I thought this was a useful book on costuming. There are lots of illistrations and detailed info, such as what style of lace, or what patterns were popular/available during the periods. Good buy, very helpful!

Most Practical and Resourceful.......2003-08-19

Best book I've found. Descriptions and illustrations for each historical period, as well as outfit planning, authentic fabrics, sewing and patternmaking tips, mending, restoring, and resources from A to Z -- books, websites, catalogs, periodicals... My #1 pick.

A book for use in real life.......2002-04-27

I'm a swing dancer and I love this book because it tells how to deal with vintage clothes you actually WEAR! Some books seem to think everybody who buys vintage clothes is some kind of museum. Or that they're rich and only buy perfect clothes in fancy boutiques. This book gives instructions for real-life cleaning, mending, and altering to fit you (for men's clothes too). And how to work with vintage patterns to make your own repros. This book ROCKS!

Could have done with this years ago.......2001-10-11

I wish I had know about this book years ago ! Needless to say I'm going to order copies for friends too. The layout is clear and easy to follow. The topic covered are comprehensive. There is plenty of information given to progress your knowledge further. All in all a great addition to the historic costumiers library.

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Maybe Times Have Changed?

How to Make a Living in Antiques
William C., Jr. Ketchum
Manufacturer: Henry Holt & Co
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Binding: Hardcover

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Maybe Times Have Changed?.......2004-09-02

On page 56, the author writes, "If a sale looks good, go at the crack of dawn and knock on the door. Also, unlike the professionals, who seldom buy such stories, you can sometimes call a private or go to the house a day early on some pretense (a trip out of town, a doctor's appointment, or some such and get in before the crowd."

This is unethical and dishonest, and pretty much negates anything else the author has to say in the book. In my area -- if not most of the USA? -- anyone approaching a house door at the "crack of dawn" will be run off like a stray street dog! "No early birds" is a very common classified ad pronouncement.

This kind of "advice" from a "dealer" also gives the whole business a bad name.

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Principles of Weed Control in California

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Book is a religious book in nature - being in Spanish. Fully illustrated in black & white and color. There is a metal plaque inset on front cover with engraved title. 12 1/4" tall; 9 1/2" wide.

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Arquitectura: González Gortázar en el Museo Tamayo.(Fernando González Gortázar, escultor; exposición; México)(TT: Architecture: González Gortázar at the ... Mexico): An article from: Letras Libres

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Arquitectura: González Gortázar en el Museo Tamayo.(Fernando González Gortázar, escultor; exposición; México)(TT: Architecture: González Gortázar at the ... Mexico): An article from: Letras Libres
Miquel Adriá
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This digital document is an article from Letras Libres, published by Editorial Vuelta, S.A. de C.V. on August 1, 1999. The length of the article is 766 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Arquitectura: GonzÃ¡lez GortÃ¡zar en el Museo Tamayo.(Fernando GonzÃ¡lez GortÃ¡zar, escultor; exposiciÃ³n; MÃ©xico)(TT: Architecture: GonzÃ¡lez GortÃ¡zar at the Tamayo Museum.)(TA: Fernando GonzÃ¡lez GortÃ¡zar, sculptor; exhibition; Mexico)
Author: Miquel AdriÃ¡
Publication: Letras Libres (Magazine/Journal)
Date: August 1, 1999
Publisher: Editorial Vuelta, S.A. de C.V.
Volume: 1 Issue: 8 Page: 101

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Arquitectura: Nuevo museo de la pintura mural en Teotihuacán.(México)(TT: Architecture: new museum for the mural paintings in Teotihuacan.)(TA: Mexico): An article from: Proceso
Jan Van Herck
Manufacturer: CISA Comunicacion e Informacion, S.A. de C.V.
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Binding: Digital
ASIN: B0008JA3XM
Release Date: 2005-07-28

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This digital document is an article from Proceso, published by CISA Comunicacion e Informacion, S.A. de C.V. on December 31, 2000. The length of the article is 774 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Arquitectura: Nuevo museo de la pintura mural en TeotihuacÃ¡n.(MÃ©xico)(TT: Architecture: new museum for the mural paintings in Teotihuacan.)(TA: Mexico)
Author: Jan Van Herck
Publication: Proceso (Magazine/Journal)
Date: December 31, 2000
Publisher: CISA Comunicacion e Informacion, S.A. de C.V.
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When Sammy Davis, Jr. published his autobiography in 1965, it was an immediate long-running bestseller as well as a revelation. Yes I Can describes Sammy Davis's personal conviction, the view of success that both propelled him to stardom from ghetto obscurity and served as his armor against racism.

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Yes I Can.......2005-03-15

They oughta call this book "Yes I Can - If Frank Says It's OK", because everybody knows Sinatra calls the shots with all those guys.

When he was good.......2005-01-20

This autobiography tells the story of Sammy Davis Jr. up until the sixties. It tells the now legendary story of his starting out as a four - year with the Will Mastin trio. It tells of a long - climb through many obstacles to get to the top of the show- business world. It tells of his contending with prejudice and discrimination especially during his time in the Army. And it also reveals his courage in confronting this, and in standing up for his own people. It does not tell the much sadder last part of Sammy Davis Jr. 's story when he seemed to sink into drug and alcoholic addiction, and deteriorated morally as well as in health terms. It does not tell the story of the six- pack a day smoker's final cancer.
It reveals the earlier more optimistic Sammy Davis Jr. He was usually referred to in his glory days as the greatest all- around entertainer show- business ever had. And in truth he was a terrific dancer, a quite good but not great singer, and just a remarkably energetic entertainer. He had humor about himself and about the world, about his one eye, about his being a black Jew. One interesting part of this book tells about his friendship with Jeff Chandler an actor who was Jewish and who died young. And how that influenced on Davis's own decision to convert to Judaism.
Davis was a person who you radiated not only great energy but a great hunger to be approved of and loved. He received tremendous applause on stage but perhaps that did not fully satisfy his need. Raised without formal schooling, and always on the road he too had a restlessness about him as if he were never at home in the place he stood. There was something to my mind tremendously moving about this part of his stage identity. He needed the applause so much the urge of the spectator was to see him get the applause.
His private life was no great picnic and included three divorces. His daughter by the actress May Britt who apparently was a very decent person and a good mother, has written a memoir about her often absent father. His friends Sinatra, Dean Martin , the Rat Pack are all with the exception of Shirley MacLaine now gone.
In a way in his struggle to get to the top, his fighting against prejudice his 'making it' he exemplifies the American dream. But in the prejudice he suffered, and in the downfall of his latter years he also seems to exemplify an American tragedy.
He was enormously likeable and gave millions of people pleasure with his on- stage antics.
Thanks Sammy you truly were a star.
This book tells in detail the story of his early and best years. It may be too long but it does have much valuable material for anyone who takes an interest in his life.

A Must Read!.......2002-01-12

I first read this book when I was 12 years old and was in awe of how someone could achieve so much after so many trials. As an adult, I have searched for years for a copy because of how much it moved me. I can still remember the pictures and some of the facts even after 26 years.

THE Guide for self-help and motivation!.......2001-07-21

To HELL with TD Jakes, Ilyana Van Zant, and all those other so-called self-help quickbuck gurus. You want inspiration? READ THIS BOOK! When I was 14 and going to a hellish jr. high school and dealing with bullies and home problems, I checked this out of the local lie-berry and I felt that if the "Candy Man" could go through TENFOLD the hell I was going through and still become the King of his field by believing in what God had given him, then DAMMIT, so could I! I have managed to overcome most of my childhood difficulties, thanx largely to this book and Louis Armstrong's music for getting me thru those tough times! Read this and you'll see what I mean.

Not a bad book.......2001-02-23

This book was well written. I think the title should have been "Yes I Can, if Frank Sinatra Says It's Ok". Cause Frank calls the shots for all those guys. You can't read this book unless you understand a life like Frank's. When you've loved and lost the way Frank has then you'll understand.

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Yes I Can The Story of Sammy Davis, Jr.
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YES I CAN THE STORY OF SAMMY DAVIS, JR.

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YES I CAN the Story of Sammy Davis, Jr.
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Yes I Can: The Story of Sammy Davis, Jr.
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Illustrated with 32 Pages of Photographs A magnificent narrative related with honesty, humainty, enormous intelligence, rage and humor, it is the definitive documentary of the American Dream in America now. No performer's autobiography has so precisely demonstrated the emotional dynamics of the man on the stage. No psychiatrist's case study could compare with these passages.. Most of all, this book is an eloquent document about the formation of a human being -- Book Week

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