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Baedeker -- the guides to travel with.

Now in fully revised editions, Baedeker guides offer today's visitor a tremendous depth and reliability of information.

* Completely updated and revised
* Compact guide and foldout map in a clear plastic wallet
* Hundreds of full-color photos throughout
* Detailed maps and floorplans
* A-to-Z listings of sights or towns with in-depth reviews and detailed descriptions.
* Baedeker's original star-rating system.
* Solid background coverage highlighting history, culture, the economy, the people, and more
* Useful practical information, facts and figures, hotel and restaurant listings, and language glossaries.

Baedeker Great Britain and Northern Ireland/With Map (Baedeker's Travel Guides)

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Baedeker Great Britain and Northern Ireland (Baedeker's Great Britain and Northern Ireland)

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Snipits of information with cumbersome organization

Baedeker Great Britain and Northern Ireland (Baedeker's Great Britain and Northern Ireland)

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Snipits of information with cumbersome organization.......1998-04-15

Baedeker gives the prospective traveler snipits of facts, history and details from Aberdeen to the Yorkshire Dales. The information is superficial and may lack sufficient depth to be substantively helpful to the uninitiated traveler. The information is organized by cities, alphabetically which proves quiet cumbersome as the reader bounces through the pages. If you want to plan a trip to Scotland you will be leafing through all the cited cities in Great Britain, Wales, and Northern Ireland to boot. There is very little information that would help the traveler plan a trip budget. For the novice traveler, the Michelin Travel Series may be more helpful. For the experienced traveler, the lack of depth in Baedeker will be unsatisfactory.

Baedeker Guide: Ireland (AA Baedeker's Guides)

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Baedeker Guide: Ireland (AA Baedeker's Guides)

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Baedeker Ireland (Baedeker's Ireland)
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Baedeker's Great Britain

Manufacturer: Hungry Minds Inc,U.S.
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Baedeker's Great Britain (AA Baedeker's)

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Baedeker's Great Britain (Baedeker's Great Britain and Northern Ireland)

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Baedeker Great Britain

Baedeker -- the guides to travel with.

Now in fully revised editions, Baedeker guides offer today's visitor a tremendous depth and reliability of information

Completely updated and revisedCompact guide and foldout map in a clear plastic walletHundreds of full-color photos throughoutDetailed maps and floorplansA-to-Z listings of sights or towns with in-depth reviews and detailed descriptions.Baedeker's original star-rating system.Solid background coverage highlighting history, culture, the economy, the people, and moreUseful practical information, facts and figures, hotel and restaurant listings, and language glossaries.

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Baedeker's Ireland (AA Baedeker's S.)

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Baedeker's Ireland (AA Baedeker's)
Gary Shelly
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Black History Activity and Enrichment Handbook: An Easy-To-Use Collection of Ideas, Activities & Games Designed to Help Explore African-American History and Culture
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Back in the early 1980s, word spread about an inviting little personal computer that used something called a mouse and smiled at you when you turned it on. Steven Levy relates his first encounter with the pre-released Mac and goes on to chronicle the machine that Apple developers hoped would "make a dent in the universe." A wonderful story told by a terrific writer (Levy was the longtime writer of the popular "Iconoclast" column in MacWorld; he's now a columnist with Newsweek, the birth and first ten years of the Macintosh is a great read.

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The creation of the Mac in 1984 catapulted America into the digital millennium, captured a fanatic cult audience, and transformed the computer industry into an unprecedented mix of technology, economics, and show business. Now veteran technology writer and Newsweek senior editor Steven Levy zooms in on the great machine and the fortunes of the unique company responsible for its evolution. Loaded with anecdote and insight, and peppered with sharp commentary, Insanely Great is the definitive book on the most important computer ever made. It is a must-have for anyone curious about how we got to the interactive age.

"Engaging . . . A delightful and timely book."--The New York Times Book Review

"A holy scripture for loyal clickers of the mouse that may someday result in placement by digital Gideons in all motel rooms (virtual and actual) serving travelers on the information highway." --San Francisco Examiner

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Insanely Great or just Half-Hearted?.......2006-06-20

Let me preface this review with the fact that I love Steven Levy. Well, his books anyhow. That said, this review is necessarily tainted by my experience with some of his other work. The curse of the author who pens a masterpiece (i.e. "Hackers" by Levy) is that everything that came before, and after, will be compared against said masterpiece. The case of "Insanely Great" is no different.

While I found this book to be an enjoyable read (I've read and re-read it more than once), and containing some decent detail about the origins of the original Macintosh, I also found it to be somewhat half-hearted in its presentation. Relative to "Hackers", of course.

I really got the sense that Levy was just plowing through the history, rather than lovingly exploring the details. While it's clear from the book that Levy truly loves the Mac, it's less clear that he loved the story of how it came to be. The writing lacked the obvious fascination and passion that he presents in "Hackers", and the breadth of research and intricate technical detail that he shows in "Artificial Life" and "Crytpo". In "Insanely Great", he just seems to be going through the motions of telling the story.

The most passionate and moving bits of writing in the book are when he is describing his love and respect for the machine. He clearly recognizes and conveys the absolute technical epiphany that Macintosh represented to the computer industry (heck, to the world). These bits are closely followed by some great (and well thought out) rants about the weaknesses of the machine - and the metaphorical medium it has spread across the world.

Finally, the book almost accidentally documents Levy's interesting relationship with Steve Jobs. Clearly any book about Macintosh will prominently feature the Mac Daddy (sorry, I had to use that term) - but the writing clearly shows that Levy was quite affected by Jobs. This is also not surprising, as Jobs' personality is as powerful and complicated as any great human being. In my opinion, the insight into Jobs that Levy offers - as well as the shadows of their relationship that are cast upon the walls of the book - offer a fresh view that other Mac/Apple histories might not offer.

Great view into the development of the Mac.......2005-09-04

This book shines for anyone who wants a deeper understanding of how the Macintosh came to be. Everyone knows the basic story of how Apple based the Mac on the innovations of Xerox, but the real story is much deeper than that. Xerox PARC provided the innovation and spark, but there was a lot more blood and guts work that followed, especially considering the state of computer technology at the time. While there is of course a lot about Steve Jobs, equal attention is given to the various engineers who did nuts and bolts software and hardware development. Those looking for corporate intrigue and board room warfare could probably find better accounts elsewhere, although these are also covered here (as they inevitably had an effect on the Mac's development over the years.)

Given how commonplace the GUI and its various metaphors (folders and files, desktop, trash can, etc.) are today, it's easy to lose sight that the original Mac (and Lisa) team were really venturing way off into the unknown.

This book is a great read for anyone or any company trying to do the same.

I for "Internet".......2003-07-06

Once upon a time, a guy named Steve had a vision: to take IBM's place in the computer industry. Not by copying IBM's ideas as Michael Dell did. No. By innovating...
Steve Jobs, a charismatic and driven individual, who wears the same outfit so he doesn't have to waste his time deciding what to wear, and who once was exiled from his own company, came back. Although many critics always thought of Jobs as an opportunistic individual, more than creative and visionary, and labeled him as a "One Hit Wonder" was able to make a "Come Back." This book tells the story of the first Mac, the one that only a few people knew about, and then, it takes you through a journey of one of the greatest companies ever founded: Apple, Inc. The story that almost wasn't told. After years of mismanagements and senior executives not understanding what Apple Computers was all about, Steve Jobs returned not just to save the company, but also to redirect where the company was headed. As many people said, "Apple was off track," and it was, it really was. However, Jobs' return not only brought blood back to Apple, but also put them on the black ink once again.
Before picking up this book, ensure that you have enough time to read it all at once. You won't be able o put it down. If you are a Mac fan, or if you are just interested in knowing a bit more of what Apple has gone through, this book is for you.
Enjoy it!

Fast, furious, and full of excitement.......2002-12-28

People who read this are in for an evening of excitement and fun. It's like a pulp fiction story for the silicon age.

Sould of a new Macintosh.......2002-12-01

Steven Levy, author of Hackers, reprises his examination of the high-tech industry with a close-up on the making of the Macintosh. Levy retells the story of the Macintosh's genesis, its influence from research at Xerox PARC, the ill-fated Apple Lisa and finally its painful birth. This is not a classic business book and really doesn't cover the rise and fall of Apple or it's CEOs in any great detail. Instead this is a more intimate story of the people who helped make the Macintosh. If you liked "Soul of a New Machine" you'll love this book.

Insanely Great: The Life and Times of Macintosh, the Computer That Changed Everything

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Insanely Great: The Life and Times of Macintosh, the Computer That Changed Everything
Steven Levy
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Insanely Great: the Life and Times of Macintosh, the Computer That Changed Everything
Steven Levy
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Insanely Great:The Life and Times of Macintosh,The Computer That Changed Everything
Steven Levy
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Nice section on Fish Identification, less on Technicals

Good descriptions of fish-weak on technical info

Dont make mistakes with your first aquarium, buy this book!

The Tropical Freshwater Aquarium Problem Solver
Gina Sandford
Manufacturer: Voyageur Press (MN)
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ASIN: 1564651975

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Keeping tropical fish is the most popular aquarist hobby. The Tropical Freshwater Aquarium Problem Solver is an invaluable guide to solving problems related to maintaining a freshwater aquarium, with an emphasis on what happens after the aquarium has been established. This book provides readers with advice on planning an aquarium, correct siting, water temperature and quality, decor, diseases and ailments, feeding and breeding, species compatibility, and choosing the right plants.

Gina Sandford writes a column for an aquarium magazine and is a respected fishkeeper and journalist with 35 years of practical experience in aquatics.

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Nice section on Fish Identification, less on Technicals.......2001-12-13

I like this book, but I bought it because it had information on fish rarely found in most aquarium books, mainly the loach families and fairly good coverage on catfish families.

I completely agree with Scott Hieber about the Maturation portion of this book though. It does not make any sense. Other than that I had few problems with this book.

Good descriptions of fish-weak on technical info.......1999-10-21

A small sparse book that covers a lot of fish & all of the basics of care and keeping -- sometimes devoting as much as a page to a particular topic. Contains some old fashioned thinking. Sandford actuallly tells you to set up your tank & let it sit without fish for a month so that it can mature. Actually, the maturing (i.e., estabilishing nitrate bacteria and nitrite bacteria for the nitrogen cycle) doesn't really start until you provide food (i.e., fish waste) for the bacteria. So the month of waiting without fish in the tank is not only old hat, it's unscientific & shows that Sandford probably never measured the ammonia/nitrate/nitrate levels in a tank during this empty tank break-in.

The question-and-answer format that accompanies the text throughout is useful on questions of fish behavior but less so for technical info like "Why is my tank cloudy?" or "What's the advantage of a canister filter over a hang-on power filter?"

There must be better sources of info available. In fact, searching a few sites on the web will get you more & better technical info than this book contains. But the pictures are generaly very good & there are lots of them. For each fish there are descriptions of habitat conditions, although these are "in-the-wild" conditions, which don't necessarily include ones that will also work well in home aquaria.

Dont make mistakes with your first aquarium, buy this book!.......1999-05-08

Gina Sandford presents an increadiable amount of information about fish keeping, in this very easy to read and understand, book. It clear explains every aspect of setting up a tank and keeping fish. It will answer all your questions, including the ones you havent thought of yet! The best part of the book is the profiles of the 7 common groups of fish. Each provides a tank conditions & care guide which will prevent you from placing the wrong fish in the wrong settings.

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This completely updated price guide includes full listings for every set of Canadian football cards. An alphabetical index allows the collector to quickly locate any player card. Included in this edition are the checklists for university and college player alumni. If you are a fan of Canadian Football, then this is the book for you.

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A TOP NOTCH GUIDE TO CFL CARDS.......2000-01-08

Although the Canadian Football League is not well known outside of our North Country neighbor, the hobby of collecting CFL cards is alive and thriving. The 4th Edition of THE CHARLTON CANADIAN FOOTBALL CARD PRICE GUIDE is a concise, top notch compendium to CFL cards that covers all the bases and then some. Football fans and card collectors who follow the CFL know that the wild, three-down game boasts a long history of outstanding players. The hobby of CFL card collecting likewise features some great cards. From post World War II stars like Russ Jackson, Jackie Parker, Normie Kwong, and Angelo Mosca, to more modern attractions like Americans Joe Theismann, Warren Moon, and Doug Flutie, the CFL has seen it all. This 4th Ed. guide by W. K. Cross and Richard Scott is an essential information source for collectors wishing to broaden their hobby focus to include our Canadian gridiron cousins. Arranged chronologically, complete checklists of the major sets and suggested prices are included throughout. The alphabetical checklist at the end, showing the colleges attended by every CFL player who has a card, is a feature of special interest to alumni collectors. All in all, this is a superior price guide to a small, fascinating hobby, reasonably priced and attractively bound. By Mike Bonner, author of COLLECTING FOOTBALL CARDS, A COMPLETE GUIDE WITH PRICES. (Published by Krause Publications.)

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Gardening is now the favorite leisure pastime in America. Homeowners are realizing the benefits derived from gardening, namely enjoyment, exercise, and nutrition.

Book retailers are well aware that the trend in gardening books is to regional titles that provide credible information on the plants that perform well in specific regions.

The Georgia Fruit & Vegetable Book is written by the highly popular gardening experts Walter Reeves and Felder Rushing.

Contains advice for plant fruits, vegetables, and herbs. With 60 featured plants, the authors provide characteristics of available varieties, planting and maintenance advice, as well as recipes for dishes from the garden.

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Good book for specific info only.......2004-12-15

Get this book if you want specific information on varieties of vegetables that do well in Georgia and specific planting dates for seed and transplants. Otherwise, this book is of marginal use. There is a lot of repeated information about soil amendments and a lot of vague references to pests. I would have liked to seen a section devoted to identifying and controlling pests and disease. I get the impression Walter Reeves just stuck his name on this book and left the rest up to the co-author and editor.

Georgia Home & Garden Gift Pack: 50 Great Trees / 50 Great Herbs, Fruits, and Vegetables for Georgia (2 books)

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Georgia Home & Garden Gift Pack: 50 Great Trees / 50 Great Herbs, Fruits, and Vegetables for Georgia (2 books)
James A Fizzell , Erica Glasener , Walter Reeves , and Felder Russing
Manufacturer: Quest Living
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ASIN: B000B2FXZ4

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This gift pack includes two informative, straightforward books about things you can grow successfully in your Georgia garden. The two books include: 50 Great Herbs, Fruits, and Vegetables for Georgia and 50 Great Trees for Georgia.

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A clear understanding of predestination.......2000-04-25

In his book Peter Aureol on Predestination: A Challenge to Late Medieval Thought, the eighty-third volume of the Studies in the History of Christian Thought, Dr. James Halverson shows the impact of Peter Aureol's break with the traditional view of Predestination which was "God predestined (or saves) man without regard to human causes, but reprobates (damns) with regard to sin." This book is well written but not for the faint of heart. Extensively footnote with many of the footnotes in Medieval Latin, this work examines the theology of Peter Aureol, William Ockham, Gregory of Rimini and other. Showing how most of the works produced on predestination during the later parts of Medieval Europe where in support of or a reaction against Aureol's writings. Dr. Halverson in his classification and naming of the three main branches of Medieval Predestination theology (General Election, Single-Particular Election and Double-Particular Election) defines and gives clarity to a topic which is inherently chaotic. This book is a must read for anyone interested in the development of the doctrines concerning predestination.

Peter Aureol on Predestination: A Challenge to Late Medieval Thought.: An article from: Church History

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Peter Aureol on Predestination: A Challenge to Late Medieval Thought.: An article from: Church History
Ian Christopher Levy
Manufacturer: American Society of Church History
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This digital document is an article from Church History, published by American Society of Church History on September 1, 1999. The length of the article is 1031 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: Peter Aureol on Predestination: A Challenge to Late Medieval Thought.
Author: Ian Christopher Levy
Publication: Church History (Refereed)
Date: September 1, 1999
Publisher: American Society of Church History
Volume: 68 Issue: 3 Page: 693

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Elizabeth Robins: Staging a Life, 1862-1952 is a thorough and brilliantly researched historical biography of a truly pioneering woman. Born in Kentucky during the Civil War, Elizabeth Robin's life was to straddle continents and careers. Raised by her grandmother, she also lived briefly with her father in a Rocky Mountain gold-mining camp before moving to New York to embark on a career as a stage actress. She succeeded and toured America with the great Shakespearean actors Barrett and Booth. In 1888, she moved to London, where she popularized Ibsen on the British stage, played the first Hedda Gabler in English and created the role of Hilda in The Master Builder. Later Robins became a prolific and popular writer of novels and non-fiction, as well as becoming active in the suffragett movement. She maintained a vital role in the women's movement, particularly in improving women's health, for the rest of her life.

Elizabeth Robins: Staging a Life examines historical identities, asking how and why Robins chose to present herself in different ways at different times. Angela John looks at how Robins staged her life, and considers how others interpreted such a life. In the process, she re-evaluates the purpose of historical biography. Using such sources as the diary Robins kept for most her life, letters from friends such as Henry James and John Masefield (whose "pornographic notes are discreetly quoted), drafts of novels, reviews and papers, John examines the multifaceted nature of Robins' life, the ways in which she confounded and transcended the many boundaries faced by women of her time.

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