The Joy of Wildflowers: A Fieldbook of Familiar Flowers of Rural and Urban Habitats in the Eastern United States (PHalarope books)
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    The Joy of Wildflowers: A Fieldbook of Familiar Flowers of Rural and Urban Habitats in the Eastern United States (PHalarope books)
    Millie B. House , and Lucia deLeiris
    Manufacturer: Prentice Hall
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    Binding: Paperback

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    ASIN: 013511635X

    Travelers' Tales Hong Kong
    Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
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    • Far East seen throught the eyes of Westerners
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    • A fascinating collection of "travelers' tales".
    Travelers' Tales Hong Kong

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    ASIN: 1885211031

    Customer Reviews:

    4 out of 5 stars Good, but not great........2006-01-11


    I have very much enjoyed some of the other Travelers Tales anthologies (San Francisco, Hawaii, Paris) and would not hesitate to recommend them. The Hong Kong anthology, while fine, was not quite as strong. Too many of the pieces, I thought, were about first-time visitors' initial reactions. As a first-time visitor, I was more interested in writing by people who knew Hong Kong well. Nevertheless, this is worth reading before a trip to Hong Kong.

    5 out of 5 stars Far East seen throught the eyes of Westerners.......2000-10-23

    It was the last minute business trip offered to me earlier this year. It would have been my first trip to Asia. I was excited, scared and anxious at the same time. A business woman all alone in Hong Kong for a month? I had to learn about the place. So I came across this book in my local library and it was a gem! Book contains first hand experience stories written by western travelers visiting Hong Kong. Some were there for the first time, some had ancestors there, some were expatriots. But each and every story had unique voice and each and every one was wonderful account of the experiences one can expect to have while visiting this place of magic. I enjoyed the book because it had really funny stories, that would make you giggle. So one had to be careful not to read them in public because the occasional laugh would cause heads turn. However, I understood the culture, customs and people so well, that I got attached to Hong Kong more than I ever thought it possible. It was hearthbreking coming home. I know I will have to go there again. Soon. Business or otherwise. And then - I will carry with me my own copy of the Travelers Tales. It is one of the kind traveler's book. One that deserves to be displayed in personal library!

    5 out of 5 stars This Is Not Your Father's Travel Guide.......1999-12-27

    I read this book two weeks before our first (but hopefully not last) trip to Hong Kong. Other travel books gave me information on where to stay, where to eat, where to buy. But this book told me stories that made me eager to experience the SAR.

    We first arrived in Hong Kong early one morning, tired, but determined to do something on our first day. We set out for the Star Ferry, something you must take whenever you have the chance. Taking the MTR subway to Central, we came above ground to find ourselves in the midst of what initially appeared to be some sort of social unrest. There was an official ceremony going on in the park, blocked off by police. There were thousands of women massed right outside. Both sides seemed ill at ease with the other.

    Jet-lagged, we were rather apprehensive as we tried to find our way out to the ferry. Until I realized that it was Sunday, and that the voices sang a different song than the Cantonese we had heard so far. We were in the midst of Fillipina housemaids who gather on their one day off to visit with their countrywomen. I explained to my wife what was happening, including a description of what life was like for these women and how they came to be there. Elaine wanted to know how I knew this.

    "I read about it in the Traveler's Tales book".

    This book told stories of Hong Kong that steered us to places we might not have learned from the traditional guides and gave us a flavor for places that we knew not to go to.

    I've read the Japanese guide. I don't know if it will prove to be as good as the Hong Kong book in the field, but it has proven to me that this is an entertaining series to the armchair tourist as well as intrepid travelers.

    5 out of 5 stars A fascinating collection of "travelers' tales"........1997-08-15

    I first was attracted to this book by its cover--a charming photo of the happy faces of a group of Chinese men watching an opera and, once I had read my first story, "A Perfect Pig", describing Mr. Chung Wa Pui's long search for the perfect little white jade pig, I knew this was no ordinary book. These, indeed, are "traveler's tales"--personal accounts selected from the writings of diverse individuls who have visited or lived in Hong Kong--choice selections offering a pleasing mix of fact and folklore.

    Did you know, for example, that the Portuguese influence in the East was such that Portuguese foods, architectural designs, and even Portuguese words were borrowed by the Chinese and others? The Chinese word "joss", the incense burned in Buddhist temples, was adopted from the Portuguese "dios"...We discover that, just a ferry boat ride away from the teeming throngs of Hong Kong, Lantau, the largest of the 235 outlying islands--larger even than Hong Kong--provides miles of wooded areas and secluded beaches, linked by hiking trails...We learn, also, of intriguing dining opportunities in Hong Kong, like the Yat Chau Health Restaurant, serving such delicacies as Double-Boiled Wild Duck with Deer's Penis or Spring Chicken with Sea Dragon & Sea Horse, dishes guaranteed to help restore one's physiological balance...Fascinating glimpses of a captivating part of the world. Truly a remarkable book. Nadine Greenup.

    Blood and Rage: The Story of the Japanese Red Army (Issues in Low-Intensity Conflict Series.)
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      Blood and Rage: The Story of the Japanese Red Army (Issues in Low-Intensity Conflict Series.)
      William R. Farrell
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      Aileen Gallagher
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      Customer Reviews:

      5 out of 5 stars Gallgher's Prose Hits Like an Elegant Brick.......2003-06-26

      Aileen Gallagher's latest release delivers. Simply put, the magic is there. After becoming hooked with her Walter Peyton portrait, I vowed to follow this energetic writer towards all subjects she deems worthy of reflection by her most elegant mind.

      With a confident stride, Gallagher walks through the halls of history, detailing a woeful, yet regrettably human episode in our collective history. Steely, reserved, yet unabashed, she sorts through the evidence, presenting all who wish to know with an ample luxury of informational biscuits, warm and tenderly cooked to precisely the right intellectual degree.

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      LEBANON - Mar. 17 - 4 Japanese Red Army Members Deported.(Brief Article): An article from: APS Diplomat Recorder
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        LEBANON - Mar. 17 - 4 Japanese Red Army Members Deported.(Brief Article): An article from: APS Diplomat Recorder

        Manufacturer: Pam Stein/Input Solutions
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        This digital document is an article from APS Diplomat Recorder, published by Pam Stein/Input Solutions on March 18, 2000. The length of the article is 313 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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        Publication: APS Diplomat Recorder (Newsletter)
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        Why terrorism?(Muslim culture): An article from: Midstream
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          George Jochnowitz
          Manufacturer: Theodor Herzl Foundation
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          ASIN: B0008F7QQ8
          Release Date: 2005-07-30

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          This digital document is an article from Midstream, published by Theodor Herzl Foundation on February 1, 2002. The length of the article is 1425 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: George Jochnowitz
          Publication: Midstream (Magazine/Journal)
          Date: February 1, 2002
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          Volume: 48 Issue: 2 Page: 9(2)

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              James A Boyd
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              The Power of Positive Confrontation: The Skills You Need to Know to Handle Conflicts at Work, at Home and in Life
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              The Power of Positive Confrontation is for everyone who was never taught, or never realized, that between “bully” and “wimp” is a range of behavior that is positive, dignified, and effective for dealing with life’s bothersome situations. The skills it teaches will not only improve your ability to confront others, but will also help you to live a more conflict-free life. Filled with hundreds of often entertaining real-life examples drawn from Barbara Pachter’s many years of teaching assertiveness and business etiquette, The Power of Positive Confrontation is as perceptive about people and their behavior as it is clear-headed about the strategies you need to handle yourself confidently and effectively in all confrontational situations.

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              4 out of 5 stars good information.......2007-05-07

              this book has common sense tips for clearer, more effective communication. I recommend it.

              4 out of 5 stars Good constructive advice, without being too touch-feely and abstract.......2005-08-20

              I like the tone of the book. Its not about self esteem etc. It provides valuable concrete techniques for dealing with conflict effectively and constructively.

              3 out of 5 stars Perhaps three chapter's worth of usable content.......2001-02-25

              It's only natural for a popular self-help speaker with a truly great message to want to put it into book form. The Power of Positive Confrontation teaches a truly great technique for confronting others that will help everyone who has trouble standing up for him or herself. Too bad there's only about three chapter's worth of actual content in its sixteen chapters. Instead the author gets into telling us how to dress for success, how to convey the information that a friend or loved one is in the hospital, do's and don'ts of International Travel along with several chapters of warm-up before finally getting to her actual WAC technique. Don't get me wrong, I still recommend this book highly but an abridged cassette version would be a lot less painful.

              5 out of 5 stars Why Win-Win" Is So Much More Effective Than "Zero-Sum".......2001-01-05

              With Susan Magee, Barbara Pachter carefully analyzes all of the skills anyone needs to resolve conflicts at work, home, and in life. Confrontation is inevitable. Think about it: What REALLY upsets you? How about "road rage" when someone else cuts you off, tailgates, deliberately forces you to the side of the road, etc.? Or how about "office politicians" who lie both to your face and behind your back, thrive on hurtful gossip, and in countless other ways try to advance themselves at the cost of others? Make no mistake about it: Negative Confrontation also has power.

              Pachter has a specific objective in mind: To enable those to read the book to master the skills needed to resolve confrontation is positive, constructive, and beneficial ways. As indicated in the Preface, she wants each reader to be able to say "I don't feel frustrated any more..." or "In the past I would have sulked or complained until the person got the hint, now I can just say something..." or "Annoying things don't bother me as much because I know I can say something now."

              The book consists of 16 chapters, ranging from "Positive Confrontation -- What It Is and How It Can Make Your Life Better" to "International Etiquette", with Chapter 16 followed by a "Final 12-Step Pep Talk." Over the course of the book, Pachter covers just about every conceivable situation in which conflict can occur at work, home, and in life. I think this book will be invaluable to individual readers as well as to senior-level executives who can use much of the material to help those whom they supervise to master the same skills.

              5 out of 5 stars What A Life Saver!.......1999-12-24

              I've never been very good at confrontation; I always feel like I've said or done the right thing in the wrong way. This book changed that for good. Positive confrontation is something we all aspire to but rarely achieve. I've used what I learned in this book to deal with issues at work and at home -- and it works! Now I handle confrontation in the "right" way, and things work out much better both for me and for the person on the other side of the issue. This is a great book!

              Keepers of the Wolves: The Early Years of Wolf Recovery in Wisconsin
              Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
              • Enthralling book about wilderness returning to your backdoor
              • Recommended for Wisconsin environmental issues reading lists
              • The respect for life
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              Richard P. Thiel
              Manufacturer: University of Wisconsin Press
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              A gripping story of wonder, frustrations, humor, and everyday hard work of field biologists as they track the recovery of wild wolves.

              It was 1978, and there had been no resident timber wolves in Wisconsin for twenty years. Still, packs were active in neighboring Minnesota, and there was the occasional rumor from Wisconsin's northwestern counties of wolf sign or sightings. Had wolves returned on their own to Wisconsin? Richard Thiel, then a college student with a passion for wolves, was determined to find out.

              Thus begins Keepers of the Wolves, Thiel's tale of his ten years at the center of efforts to track and protect the recovery of wolves in Northern Wisconsin. From his early efforts as a student enthusiast to his departure in 1989 from the post of wolf biologist for the Department of Natural Resources, Thiel conveys the wonder, frustrations, humor, and everyday hard work of field biologists, as well as the politics and public relations pitfalls that so often accompany their profession.

              We share in the excitement as Thiel and his colleagues find wolf tracks in the snow, howl in the forest night and are answered back, learn to safely trap wolves to attach radio collars, and track the packs' ranges by air from a cramped Piper Cub. We follow the stories of individual wolves and their packs as pups are born and die, wolves are shot by accident and by intent, ravages of canine parvovirus and hard winters take their toll, and young adults move on to new ranges. Believing he had left his beloved wolves behind, Thiel takes a new job as an environmental educator in central Wisconsin, but soon wolves follow. By 1999, there were an estimated 200 timber wolves in 54 packs in Wisconsin.

              Customer Reviews:

              5 out of 5 stars Enthralling book about wilderness returning to your backdoor.......2002-01-28

              I grew up in Wisconsin and can relate to Richard P Thiel's accurate and colorful descriptions of northern and central Wisconsin landscape. However, his experiences go far beyond those of most others, helped by being able to track wolves by light aircraft and radio telemetry thus getting a bird's eye view of the scene. A good example of the Scientific Method on the hoof, so to speak. The book does not glamorize the profession of wildlife biology; it tells it like it is, including the governmental bureaucracy, physical hardships, bad weather, and long hours, occasionally punctuated with incredible encounters with the wolves that refused to be excluded from Wisconsin. The book teaches people what to expect when wolves share your living space. And what a great ending ... it brings the reader right up to date and sets the stage for proper management decisions in the future. A great humorous book which will entertain you as well as educate. I couldn't put it down.

              5 out of 5 stars Recommended for Wisconsin environmental issues reading lists.......2002-01-06

              Keepers Of The Wolves: The Early Years Of Wolf Recovery In Wisconsin by Richard Thiel (coordinator of the Wisconsin Department of natural Resources Sandhill Outdoor Skills Center, Babcock, Wisconsin) is the true and fascinating story of the restoration of wild wolves to Wisconsin Forest, from 1978 when they had been gone for twenty years to the present day with an estimated 200 timber wolves in 54 packs. Black-and-white line drawings illustrate a story of political controversies, environmental struggles, and the enduring strength of the wolf itself. A conservationist success story, Keepers Of The Wolves is especially recommended for Wisconsin environmental issues reading lists and wildlife restoration studies reference collections.

              5 out of 5 stars The respect for life.......2001-12-27

              Good friends presented us this book as a Christmas gift, knowing that we are very interested in all forms of appearance of the nature, inanimate and alive.
              It is of great interest for us since just in this years the wolves also return to the forests of our Eastgerman country.
              It is wonderful written, understandable also for the laymen and rich in nice figures.
              Most important for us is however, that this book is written by a man who obviously feels responsible for the life on our so endangered earth, who understand that human life is tightly connected with all the other appearances of life and that the good evolution of one kind of life is the necessary precondition for the healthy existence of all another creatures.
              Men like Richard Thiel give us the hope that life has a chance to survive at our planet.

              5 out of 5 stars Thiel's wolves a winner again........2001-12-17

              'Keepers of the wolves' is Richard P Thiel's follow up to his
              wonderful 1993 publication 'The Timber Wolf in Wisconsin.'
              Once again the author's informative and personal writing style
              makes this very fine book an essential work for any Wolf supporter interested in the more complex aspects of the Wolf recovery effort in the United states today.

              5 out of 5 stars Life Lessons to Learn.......2001-11-15

              This book is a labor of love and committment, the author rocks and provides insights into what it takes to assure that today's actions ensure one's goals/ideals, i.e. wolf recovery, survive into the next generation. The illustrations are sweet and the book is very easy to read and enjoyable.
              Keepers of the Wolves: The Early Years of Wolf Recovery in Wisconsin
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                Richard P Thiel
                Manufacturer: University of Wisconsin Press
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                The Complete Guide to Art Prints: How to Identify, Invest & Care for Your Collection
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                • Comprehensive guide to collecting limited edition art prints
                The Complete Guide to Art Prints: How to Identify, Invest & Care for Your Collection
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                4 out of 5 stars Comprehensive guide to collecting limited edition art prints.......1999-04-09

                152 pages with 24 chapters of very useful information about this collectible. Topics range from papers and inks, to printing terminology, to framing and investing. This is a small book, but it's a virtual course and reference on the subject. Everyone interested in the field of art collecting should keep this volume handy on their shelf for continuing reference. Loaded with valuable and interesting information.
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                  Hawaiian Lei Making Step-By-Step Guide: Step-By-Step Guide
                  Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
                  • Lei-Making at It's Best!
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                  Laurie Shimizu Ide
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                  IN HAWAI'I, SPECIAL occasions are accented by the giving and wearing of leis. Luckily, every occasion is special in Hawai`i and the Hawaiian lei has become a symbol of friendship, love, best wishes, welcome and farewell. The Hawaiian Lei Making Step-By-Step Guide takes you behind the scenes to see how leis are made.

                  From where to find a particular flower, to how best to store the finished lei, here is a complete photographic instruction guide and reference tool covering forty different lei making flowers, vines, fruits, leaves and cones. Beginners will discover a comprehensive background including the origin of the lei, lei customs, the leis of each of the Hawaiian islands, six different lei making methods, as well as easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions. More experienced artisans will find a practical store of technical knowledge and various techniques.

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                  5 out of 5 stars Lei-Making at It's Best!.......2000-07-05

                  Excellent book to have for your own personal library. Author's clear step by step directions and accompanying colorful photographs enables the reader to create beautiful leis for that special someone and occasion. In addition, the author sends a beautiful message about Hawaii's flora and how the art of lei-making plays a significant part in its past and today's lifestyle. Reading ability: 10 yrs. and older.
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                  5. The Guide to Making Ribbon Lei The Guide to Making Ribbon Lei

                  ASIN: 1573061387

                  Book Description

                  In Making Ribbon Leis and other Gifts of Aloha readers learn how to create beautiful and timeless leis. Coryn Tanaka and May Masaki, both experienced teachers of lei-making at community centers and Flora-Dec Sales, Inc., teach crafters 17 different lei designs by providing easy-to-follow instructions and step-by-step photographs. The book also includes instructions for making bows and other gifts of aloha.

                  Customer Reviews:

                  4 out of 5 stars Amazing Designs, So-So Instructions.......2006-05-09

                  I own both the 1st and 2nd book from these authors. I've made 4 different leis from the first book, and am starting to get a feel for the techniques. The instructions really could be better, but they've been adequate for my needs. It would be nice if the authors could have included more step-by-step close-up photographs, and as already suggested in another review, more sources for the supplies and materials. (In my case, I've just substituted regular needles and nylon fishing line for the special needles and thread). I was able to find the recommended brand of ribbon from an online source (www.jkmribbon.com), for anyone who's having trouble locating the stuff. Since the book doesn't include difficulty ratings for each design, I can only suggest that the reader look closely at the instructions, and choose his/her first project carefully. I'm not a serious crafter, but I've been able to create really impressive leis on my first attempts. Since these books are about the only ones dealing with this type of project, I feel they're worth the reasonable purchase price.

                  3 out of 5 stars Great instruction - but impossible to find supplies!.......2005-10-31

                  I bought both books 1 & 2 and I really love them the instruction is uncomplicated & easy to follow. However finding the supplies you need (if you don't live in Hawaii) is not easy!

                  I was very frustrated searching online, I went to craft store after craft store & couldn't find beeding needles that looked like what they had a picture of, with a magnifying glass I was able to get the number off the package in the picture. I only found one place that sold these needles online (but was thrilled!)

                  I still am unable to locate the Aoyama Tape (all purpose double sided tape used to join ribbons) my searches for "Aoyama" don't come up with any kind of tape.... it would be great to know if any 2 sided tape will work?

                  Same with the nylon beeding thread again I'm not able to locate what is in the picture I'm assuming size matters as it must fit though the eye of the beeding needle but no size is listed.

                  I'm also having a hard time finding the specific embroidery needles in the sizes listed...

                  It would have been EXTREMELY HELPFUL to have more information about the supplies listed. The only store listed is in Hawaii you can't order online but you can mail order. The address is listed but not the phone number.

                  The only other help was call you craft stores???? yeah have fun with that one I visited craft stores & they had no idea what I was talking about.

                  I really can't wait to start making lei's & hope that someday in the next few months I can finally find & receive all the supplies I need!

                  The books though are beautiful & the Leis magnificent!!!!

                  5 out of 5 stars Great book for those interested in this craft!.......2004-11-25

                  I belong to a hula halau and recently we were each required to make ribbon leis for a fundraiser. I thought this book was very useful in instructing me on how to make more unique kinds of leis versus the most simple and common technique. The designs included in this book are wonderful and made my leis bestsellers! Using your creativity, you can use different types of ribbons to create interesting textures and looks. Great pictures, easy instructions, all around good book!
                  Hawaiian Flower Lei Making (Kolowalu Book)
                  Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
                  • Hawaii Lei Making
                  • Very Informative
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                  Adren J. Bird , and Josephine Puninani Kanekoa Bird
                  Manufacturer: University of Hawaii Press
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                  ASIN: 0824811372

                  Customer Reviews:

                  5 out of 5 stars Hawaii Lei Making.......2000-07-05

                  This book is terrific! It is based and is by a native Hawaiian. Great step by step instructional.

                  5 out of 5 stars Very Informative.......2000-04-06

                  I loved this book! I was having a luau birthday party and I wanted all the guests to have real lei's, but the price I found were crazy ($40-$80 a per lei!). So when a friend of mine bought this book for me I was VERY happy. After I got into it and discovered how easy it was, I couldn't imagine my luck! If you are into Hawaiian stuff or having a party, this is the book for you!

                  Ostraka Varia: Tax Receipts and Legal Documents on Demotic, Greek, and Greek-Demotic Ostraka, Chiefly of the Early Ptolemaic Period, from Various Co (Papyrologica Lugduno-Batava)
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                    Ostraka Varia: Tax Receipts and Legal Documents on Demotic, Greek, and Greek-Demotic Ostraka, Chiefly of the Early Ptolemaic Period, from Various Co (Papyrologica Lugduno-Batava)
                    S. P. Vleeming
                    Manufacturer: Brill Academic Publishers
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                    A large majority of the 65 ostraka published in this volume come from Egypt in the Third Century B.C. Some thirty are from Elephantine; these comprise a number of Greek and Greek-demotic receipts. Not unimportant new texts from Hermonthis and Thebes (among others, a fine example of a temple oath) add notably to the diversity of the volume. Although of course tax receipts predominate, these are present in a rich variety, and their commentaries add much to our knowledge of fiscal matters in this period. As a nouveaute the Greek and demotic texts are published on exactly the same footing, and a constant effort is made to merge the separate worlds of Greek and demotic papyrology. Hand-facsimiles facilitate the consultation of the individual texts; the whole is rounded off by photographic plates showing all texts in full.

                    Harrison Ford : Imperfect Hero
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                      Harrison Ford : Imperfect Hero
                      Garry Jenkins
                      Manufacturer: Simon & Schuster Adult Publishing Group
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                      Binding: Hardcover
                      ASIN: B000JCBTJ0
                      Harrison Ford ù Imperfect Hero: Imperfect Hero
                      Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
                      • Harry, You Rock!
                      • Go Harry Go
                      • A More Balanced View....
                      • Experienced Bio Author At Work
                      • Just Average
                      Harrison Ford ù Imperfect Hero: Imperfect Hero
                      Gary Jenkins
                      Manufacturer: Citadel
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                      5 out of 5 stars Harry, You Rock! .......2005-07-21

                      Before I read this book, I thought Harrison Ford was a selfish and air-headed movie star. It proved me wrong. I learned about his struggle through his childhood, his rise to fame and how he is a perfectionist, finding that just by being myself, I have lots in common with the man who created wonderful heroes such as Indiana Jones, Han Solo and Jack Ryan, to name a few. He is selfless and modest, a condition hard to find in a movie star.
                      So if Mr. Harrison is reading this-keep making great movies, sir, and I'll keep watching and rooting for you all the way!

                      5 out of 5 stars Go Harry Go.......2002-06-14

                      It's alright that the author didn't speak with Ford while writing and researching this unathorized biography. Often the person being written about can clarify something that isn't clear. Often, the person being written about can put a positive spin on some event in an attempt to make themself look better. This is a good book about the humble actor that looked at his pre-success years, going back to his mid-west roots, marriage, and the ups-and-downs of his experience in the film industry, which was covered a lot. How did Harry get that scar?....the answers lies within these pages. One interesting note is the story of a young producer, writer and director who made a movie in the 70s. At the screening, many movie moguls approached the young creator and told him bluntly that his film would be a flop, no one would see it, and his career may be in jeopardy after producing such a poor piece of work. The name of the movie was......."Star Wars." The man was George Lucas.

                      4 out of 5 stars A More Balanced View...........2001-10-22

                      The are a couple things to note when reading this book. First, is that it is unauthorized which doesn't mean that the author does not have to "sugarcoat" Harrison Ford. Sounds like a great book. Second is that the book is unauthorized...conversely, the author does not seem to have spoken with Harrison Ford.

                      Unlike other unauthorized biographies, this book doesn't make a big production of it. The author is not trying to sell this book on scandal. The sell is on the picture behind what you usually hear or read. From going through the notes, the author has interviewed quite a few people and has gone through a lot of background information to create this.

                      The book reads easily, and I don't find myself questioning the author. All his statements about Harrison Ford, like his being a perfectionist, follows from the supporting evidence. The author also does not jump around. It all flows logically.

                      Harrison Ford is an American movie icon. This book allows you to look at the experiences and attitudes which got him there. If you are a fan of Harrison Ford, then I would suggest you take a deep breath before reading. The author is not trying to make him into a saint.

                      5 out of 5 stars Experienced Bio Author At Work.......2000-02-01

                      If you enjoyed this novel, the same author wrote a biography on Daniel Day Lewis which is just as interesting.

                      3 out of 5 stars Just Average.......1999-07-06

                      When I first started reading this book I was pumped! The more I read of it, the more I got tired of it. I am an avid Harrison Ford fan, but most of the contents you can find in any magazine article.
                      HARRISON FORD, IMPERFECT HERO.
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                        HARRISON FORD, IMPERFECT HERO.

                        Manufacturer: Simon & Schuster
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                        Mr. Secretary Thurloe, 1616-68
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