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Features full descriptions of 41 trips, including mile-by-mile descriptions, detailed maps, trip difficulty ratings, and tips on the logistics of kayaking this largely uninhabited area.

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Comprehensive Guide for Independent Kayakers.......2001-04-14

This book contains everything that an experienced kayaker needs to know to plan a trip to Alaska's Inside Passage. For those who already know where they want to paddle, the first chapter and apendices still provide great local information and advice on gear, clothing, and techniques that are most appropriate for this area. Anyone who will be paddling in these waters should read these sections of the book not only because they will answer many of the difficult logistical questions but because they will make your trip safer and more enjoyable while helping reduce your impact on the area. For those seeking ideas on where to paddle, the rest of the book offers a wealth of suggested routes without getting so specific that you lose all sense of personal discovery.

As a sea kayak guide based in Gustavus I have paddled most of the northern routes described in Jim Howard's book over the past 20 years and I can report that his descriptions and advice are current and accurate.

Something that really bothers me about some guidebooks I have seen is that they name specific campsites and suggest day-by-day itineraries for a few selected routes; they are like a journal of the author's trip. This approach leads to over-use of a few areas and sites and diminishes the sense of discovery that is one of this wild area's greatest attractions; following one of those guidebooks is more like taking someone else's trip than one's own. Not only that, but many of the best sites along a route are (thankfully) NOT named in those guidebooks, so kayakers can have a better trip by ignoring those authors' detailed suggestions.

Jim Howard took a different approach. His routes cover most of the region and for each he gives a description of the area and an assessment of the difficulty of the trip. He names the hazards and gives helpful logistical advice and a general description of the route. This is just what I look for when visiting a new area. I want to know whether I am getting in over my head and how to get to the area. I don't want to know exactly where someone else paddled and camped and what they saw. Finding my own campsites, wildlife viewing areas, and special places is what sea kayaking in a wild place is all about.

Because Southeast Alaska is a wild place with plenty of hazards far from help, it's wise to have solid sea kayaking skills if you are alone or leading less experienced paddlers here. Therefore, this book doesn't cover basic sea kayaking and navigation. Beginners will need to find this information in one of the many other general sea kayaking books and by going with experienced paddlers.

Jim Howard does an excellent job of giving helpful area-specific information while preserving opportunities for wilderness self-discovery. I can tell he's explored the area thoroughly and talked to lots of local folks. Get this book if you're coming here.

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Konrad Adenauer was one of modern Germanys great statesman and perhaps its most remarkable representative: his long life spanned all important epochs, ranging from the Bismarkian Empire to the Federal Republic. This books is the first major biography in English on Adenauer, written by one of Germanys most influential historians. Using previously inaccessible records kept by Adenauers closest colleagues and only recently released official documents, Hans-Peter Schwartz is able to cast new light on controversial aspects of many of Adenauers policy decisions and draw a detailed picture of Adenauers rise to power.

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A Story of Survival

very honest memoir

Scary, but Believable

Crossing paths.

Your life can change in a heartbeat

Forget You Had a Daughter: Doing Time in the 'Bangkok Hilton': Sandra Gregory's Story
Sandra Gregory , and with Michael Tierney
Manufacturer: Vision
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ASIN: 1904132065

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Having lived a successful life in Bangkok that included friends, two teaching jobs, and her own apartment, Sandra Gregory recounts how her life took a terrible turn in 1993 and how she experienced a journey from prison to renewal. While recuperating from dysentery and dengue fever, Gregory ran out of money. With mounting medical bills to pay, she met a heroin addict who offered her $1,000 to smuggle his personal supply of heroin to Japan. It was just enough to pay her medical bills and buy a ticket home, but Gregory was arrested at Bangkok airport before she even boarded the plane. Detailing the four and a half years she spent in the notorious Lard Yao prison, dubbed the "Bangkok Hilton," Gregory describes scenes of horrific brutality and suffering before being transferred to a British jail to serve the rest of her 22-year sentence. She tells of her daily fight for survival, of many women who died with no medical care or loved ones around them, and of her acceptance of her guilt and ultimate redemption.

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A Story of Survival.......2006-02-19

This was a rather timely read given the current situation in South East Asia with Sharpelle Corby and the Bali 9. In this book, Gregory tells the story of how she set out from Britain to spend 8 weeks in Thailand, accompanying a friend of a friend she had no previous acquaintance with. Gregory loved Thailand so much that she decided to stay on, until she became seriously ill and distraught over the political situation at the time. Having no money to return to Britain and too stubborn to ask her family for financial support, she 'serendipitously' re-encounters her former travelling companion who offers her one thousand pounds to smuggle a small quantity of heroin for him. Desperately ill and under the impression her acquaintence has 'fixed' things at customs, she agrees. She is, of course, caught.

The story describes her time at Lard Yao, known worldwide as the 'Bangkok Hilton' and the shocking conditions she was forced to endure. Following her transfer to a British prison, Gregory continues her tale, drawing contrasts between the penal systems of the two countries, and finding Britain to be the worse of the two.

Of particular interest were Gregory's encounters with some very notorious offenders such as Rosemary West. She also speaks of the shadow of Myra Hindley in two of the prisons she was incarcerated in. I actually found the second part of the book, where Gregory was in British prisons to be more horrifying than her descriptions of Thai prisons.

Gregory's book is very readable, honest and pulls no punches. However, at the end, you realise that Gregory's book is not so much about her physical survival, but her emotional survival and the evolution of her soul.

very honest memoir.......2005-06-30

Gregory's book details her life from meeting the guy who offered her money to smuggle drugs, to her life in Thai prisons, adapting to the harsh way of life and finally moving back home to a British prison. The development of her character from beginning to end is evident to all through her concise narrative about her guilt and shame, especially when she speaks of her family members. All in all, this is a haunting real-life story that shouldn't be missed by anyone, especially Caucasians travelling for long periods of time in Southeast Asia. The temptation may be great when funds are running low, but the horrors of prisons in the less-developed regions are not exaggerated.

Scary, but Believable.......2005-04-04

I live in Bangkok, less than 10 km from the prison Sandra was held in. I enjoyed reading the book for several reasons. One, as a ex-pat resident of Thailand, I could relate to and even walk past many of the places she described. Second, I'm a sucker for real-life dramas--the gorier, the better. And third, from reading the book,it was a shocking realization that as an ex-pat, one cannot necessarily rely on one's embassy to "take care" of any legal entanglements while in the Kingdom of Thailand (ex-pats living here are generally very spoiled and well-taken-care of). I also felt sorry for Sandra, as there are more heinous crimes than the one she commited every day herethat go unnoticed, unpunished (ie, sex-slavery, child trafficking).
The prose is readable, enjoyable, but not beautiful nor well-crafted, However, anyone travelling to Thailand as a backpacker or as a tourist would be well-served to read this book. Many legal aspects of Thailand seem erratic or lackadasical compared to Western countries, but if you DO get caught doing wrong, the consequences are harsh indeed.

Crossing paths........2005-01-17

Having lived in Thailand for a gratifying 5 years, I am familiar with everything she describes and feels for the country. Thailand is a stunning country known as the "land of smiles" but numerous people don't realize that behind those smiles there is an entire different side to Thailand. That life I like most people have never gone through and do not realize how hideous it is. That is what this book is about, a book filled with fact stating the hideous side of Thailand. I was traumatized by some of the events not realizing that such a beautiful country has such a dark side too it when crossing the path of a good person to breaking the rules. I think it is definitely worthwhile reading, it touches your heart so much because you realize that as we speak about the harsh life in prison there are people out there in those hideous prisons which animals control who think they are gods and the prisoners are slaves. Even though Sandra Gregory made a huge mistake the reason for such was so understandable. Even though she smuggled the drugs I think she is a great and caring person helping others realize that you should think twice before smuggling drugs. This is one of the unsurpassed books I have ever read, it isn't an enjoyable book, where you can laugh, it is depressing and sad but so realistic because you know this is a true story, which a human being has been through. Some of the events disgust you but you continue to read because the book has so much gratitude to it.

Your life can change in a heartbeat.......2004-08-17

Having been to Thailand on numerous occasions I can clearly see how Sandra became a mule. It is truly a beautiful country, the people, food, culture, way of life. I met a lot of young unsuspecting travellers on my travels and also saw a lot of dodgy characters in Bangkok. When funds are lacking, one can easily get suckered into being a mule. For the love of God - do not do it. Or if you are still unsure, pick up this book. I promise you that you will not be able to put it down.

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in compititive obedience this book is a must.

Competitive Obedience for Winners (Book of the Breed S)
Brian McGovern
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in compititive obedience this book is a must........1998-11-27

As an obedience instructor for 35 years, this book is the most informative book I have ever read.It gives information on a vast range of obedience training from puppy to the adult dog. It is very detailed on how to get your dog moviated. It is very informative on how to handle yourself. how to walk,stand, hold a leash,where to put your feet. I enjoyed this book throughly.

Competitive Obedience Training for the Small Dog (1997)

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Barbara Cecil & Gerianne Darnell
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A Beginner's Guide to Competitive Obedience (Beginner's Guides (TFH Publications))
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Training the competitive working dog: Schutzhund, tracking, obedience

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Tom Rose , and Gary Patterson
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Clicker World Obedience Training (Clicker Trainers Specialised Recipes, Level 3)

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Clicker World Obedience Training (Clicker Trainers Specialised Recipes, Level 3)
Kay Laurence
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Great for Small Dog Training

Competitive Obedience Training For The Small Dog
Barbara Cecil
Manufacturer: T9E Publishing, Council Bluffs, IA
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Great for Small Dog Training.......2007-04-01

This is a great book for anyone who is interested in training and wants to compete in obedience with a small dog. I am training my first small dog and realized I couldn't train him the same way as my Golden Retrievers. This book is jam packed with useful information and will take you from Novice A through Utility. It outlines a complete training program and arranges skills by catagory instead of training just for Novice, then for Open, etc. It is written in a clear and concise manner that can be understood by beginners, yet I wouldn't call this a "beginners" book only. All training is done using positive reinforcement. It really helps keep dogs "up" so that trainig isn't boring. There is a section on Puppy or Pre-training so even if you have an older dog, the methods can still be applied. It explains what equipment is necessary and honestly covers the difficulties of showing a small dog vs. the typical larger breeds seen in competetive obedience. If you are really serious about competitive obedience, I highly recommend the video set by the same title. It has even more information and gives great visuals to go with the book. If you are just considering showing your small dog in OB, this is a great book to give you an idea of what it takes.

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50 drawings 5 x 8 * Selected as one of the 75 Great Garden Books by the American Horticultural Society
* Winner of the Garden Writers of America Art of Communication Award, 1991

In this modern classic of gardening, noted author and artist Peter Loewer explores native American plants for the wild garden, whether it's a green sanctuary in the midst of a concrete landscape or a natural area on the edge of virgin forest. The book includes reliable information on cultivating and propagating the best wildflowers and shrubs and offers curious folklore and historical footnotes on wild flora and fauna.

Peter Loewer lives in Asheville, North Carolina, and is a fellow of the Royal Horticultural Society. He has written and illustrated numerous gardening books, including The Winter Garden (0-8117-1925-1) and Thoreau's Garden (0-8117-1728-3).

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Who is this guy?.......1998-01-30

I picked up this book in a moment of weakness (a winter walk in the woods). Simply magical. A beautiful blend of lore, humour, genus/species derivation, and poetry. I'm in the process of teaching nature to the kids now that they have HTML squared away. This they can read to me in the car. It's that good. Peter, give us more.

The Wild Gardener. On Flowers and Foliage for the Natural Border.

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The Wild Gardener. On Flowers and Foliage for the Natural Border.
Peter Loewer
Manufacturer: Harrisburg, PA Stackpole Books 1991.
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A Severe Mercy, by Sheldon Vanauken, is a heart-rending love story described by its author as "the spiritual autobiography of a love rather than of the lovers." Vanauken chronicles the birth of a powerful pagan love borne out of the relationship he shares with his wife, Davy, and describes the growth of their relationship and the dreams that they share. As a symbol of their love, they name their dream schooner the Grey Goose, "for the grey goose, if its mate is killed flies on alone and never takes another."

While studying at Oxford, Sheldon and Davy develop a friendship with C.S. Lewis, under whose influence and with much intellectual scrutiny they accept the Christian doctrine. As their devotion to God intensifies, Sheldon realizes that he is no longer Davy's primary love--God is. Within this discovery begins a brewing jealousy.

Shortly after, Davy acquires a fatal illness. After her death Sheldon embarks on an intense experience of grief, "to find the meaning of it, taste the whole of it ... to learn from sorrow whatever it had to teach." Through painstaking reveries, he comes to discover the meaning of "a mercy as severe as death, a severity as merciful as love." He learns that her death "had these results: It brought me as nothing else could do to know and end my jealously of God. It saved her faith from assault. ...And it saved our love from perishing."

Replete with 18 letters from C.S. Lewis, A Severe Mercy addresses some of the universal questions that surround faith--the existence of God and the reasons behind tragedy. --Jacque Holthusen

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Beloved, profoundly moving account of the author's marriage, the couple's search for faith and friendship with C. S. Lewis, and a spiritual strength that sustained Vanauken after his wife's untimely death.

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A Severe Mercy.......2007-10-13

It is simply one of the best books I've ever read. What an inteligent love story! They go to Oxford to sudy and for the first time they find themselves surrounded by Christian intellectuals. That is life changing for them and I think this book was for me as well.

After all these years..........2007-07-13

In 1976, at a Christian writers conference, someone I admire recommended this book. He was trying to make his audience understand that writing in the genre of "inspirational" nonfiction needn't be trite or predictable or ordinary. "Christian writers should write well," he told us. Here here. I read the book on his recommendation--and an entire genre opened up for me. Though the book is slightly flawed, it is worth reading (if for no other reason than the letters by Lewis--gotta love him always) simply as an example of good writing. I've recently purchased the book again for friends for that very reason.

A Severe Mercy.......2007-01-16

A Severe Mercy by Sheldon Vanauken is one of those books I've always heard great things about and never read. It's of particular importance to a couple I know, which only served to deepen its mystique. I finally read it last week and it certainly met my expectations. I appreciated the integration of both the romantic and spiritual elements of the story, and enjoyed it far more than most autobiographies because the prose was better than most in that classification.

The beauty of the relationship remembered is breathtaking. Sometimes I wondered if everything really happened just that way, but we all reconstruct memories from time to time and even if it is partly fiction and partly fact, it's nothing but the truth, as Pierce Pettis so aptly sang. The conversion story is also interesting as it captures the classic pattern of the modern coming-to-faith. I think it will help people in the future to understand the classic evangelism of the past.

A quick but thoughtful read.

We keep going back to this book.......2006-09-27

At different points in our relationship we pull this book off the shelf and read it together out loud. When we first started reading the book we were just dating and it was an example of a relationship we wanted to have. Throughout our marriage it has been an inspiration and a challenge to us.

As a couple we recommend this book to anyone who is searching for a relationship that deepens with each day. It is incredible that the telling of one story could impact so many people - but that is a tribute to the commitment of Sheldon and Davie to each other. They were truely Generous Minds!

Beautiful, Haunting, Exquisite.......2006-04-10

This extraordinary memoir by Sheldon Vanauken about his relationship with Jean Davis is subtly addictive and exquisitely crafted. The story of their conversion from a self-described "paganism" to Anglican Christianity (due in no small part to the friendship and mentorship of C. S. Lewis) is gripping and heartbreaking.

Of particular note is that most conversion stories are emotionally based, but Mr. Vanauken, the recipient of a classical education, needed a reason-based approach as well. It was refreshing to read his account of how faith AND reason played a role in his conversion.

I wish it were possible to give this 10 stars, but five will have to do!

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A Severe Mercy
A Severe Mercy
A Great Read

A Severe Mercy
Lawrence C. Slater
Manufacturer: Tate Publishing & Enterprises
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Binding: Paperback

ASIN: 1598865374

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How can "mercy" be "severe"? The very words seem at odds with each other. But are they? Preconceptions are often shattered by reality, and Lawrence C. Slater shatters a few in his new, powerfully written and masterfully crafted novel, A Severe Mercy. When providence interrupts Stern Blankley's comfort zone, strange things happen as he plunges headlong into romance and intrigue. "Etched-in-your-mind" characters join him in a suspense filled journey from cover to cover. Watch as the knife of justice slices through the hardened skin of deceit and murder. Poignant, cutting, funny, and, at times, frightening, A Severe Mercy will leave you with thoughts, images, and truths that will smack you again and again in the days to come...

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A Severe Mercy.......2007-10-03

It was a great read. The characters were well developed and the end was a surprise. I hate it when you can guess the end of the story. Mystery, romance and biblical principles all in one. It was a refreshing treat.

A Severe Mercy.......2007-09-13

This was a great read! Filled with suspense, some romance and great characters you will not forget!

A Great Read.......2006-10-27

Truly a suspense filled journey. The plot twists and turns and shocks you - and leaves you wanting more. Highly Recommended.

A Severe Mercy - includes 18 previously unpublished letters by C.S. Lewis

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An amazing love story of 2 seekers

A Severe Mercy - includes 18 previously unpublished letters by C.S. Lewis
Sheldon Vanauken
Manufacturer: Harper
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Binding: Hardcover

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An amazing love story of 2 seekers .......2007-08-04

This is not your ordinary love story. Sheldon wrote of he and his wife's courtship, the unique ways they shielded their marriage, then their time in Oxford and after. While studying in Oxford, they decided they couldn't honestly refute Christianity until they had investigated it. Thus begins the next part of their journey, which included corresponding with C.S. Lewis.

There is much more to their story, but to tell more might take away from the experience of reading it.

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A Severe Mercy, Davy's Edition

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Bum rap: with a severe mental disability, Mike should have never been in prison. Is there mercy enough for him--or any of us?: An article from: The Other Side

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Bum rap: with a severe mental disability, Mike should have never been in prison. Is there mercy enough for him--or any of us?: An article from: The Other Side
Philip Brasfield
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This digital document is an article from The Other Side, published by The Other Side on May 1, 2004. The length of the article is 1517 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: Bum rap: with a severe mental disability, Mike should have never been in prison. Is there mercy enough for him--or any of us?
Author: Philip Brasfield
Publication: The Other Side (Magazine/Journal)
Date: May 1, 2004
Publisher: The Other Side
Volume: 40 Issue: 3 Page: 40(2)

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Alex Madsen brings to life Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel, the queen of fashion who revolutionized women's styles forever.

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Chanel Bio is everything it should be........2006-09-21

I found it strange that some readers gave negative or highly critical reviews of this biography. Someone even commented on the difficulty in reading the French names! It's a little late to change Chanel's nationality and thank God! This biography is successful on a number of levels but primarily two: it recounts the fascinating life, in great detail, of the late Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel and it puts her professional contribution to the world in context. On a personal level, her life-story reads as a Dickens novel. Her's is a truly "rags-to-riches" story. Chanel was a woman who created a life and a legend against the odds. She was one of those rare and stunning creatures rising from practically nothing to become a household name. Her family was destitute. Her father abandoned her at an orphanage. Her attempts in music and theatre came to nothing. Her sewing skills were atrocious! Only after a young gentleman named Balsan recognized her talent through her unconventional beauty did her true potential begin to emerge. Chanel knew all of the greatest people of her age: Stravinsky, Cocteau, Dali, Misia Sert, and the Duke of Westminster, among others. Many of these people she knew intimately. How tragic that even after these acquaintances and global successes as a designer, Chanel never really found success in love. Professionally, the impact of her designs are still with us today and influencing generations of new designers and artists. From a perspective of fashion, Chanel almost single-handedly pulled the 19th century world into the modern age by pulling women out of corsets and sliding them into pants. The "little black dress" and classic Chanel suit are not only articles of clothing, they are timeless works of art. Madsen has succeeded in writing a biography that does not fall short as other books on Chanel have in the past. His biography begins BEFORE her birth and continues on AFTER her death. He explores her roots and discusses the ongoing impact of her life, while filling in all the opulent details in between. If you want to know who Chanel was and why she is still so important today, pick up this book. Now if they would only do a feature film treatment!

Chanel book review.......2005-09-23

I agree with the other 2 reviewers. This book is very difficult to follow and the author jumps from character to character and topic to topic too frequently. The pictures are nice, but I feel the author could have done a better job at creating more excitement and interest for the reader.

Not Captivating!.......2005-01-03

I did not enjoy this book and wished I did my own research on a better author to portray Coco Chanel. It was lengthy in boring details and never developed a true feeling for the subject matter. Coco lead an extremely captivating life - so I find it difficult to believe that someone could write such a book lacking in depth!

tough read.......2002-03-02

I'm still reading but wanted to mention that if you have never taken a French class, it is very hard to pronounce most of the names in the book.

Although very insightful finding it a hard read.

Fascinating book, full of details and historically correct........1999-06-28

This book was extremely interesting to read. Considering Chanel's habbit of often lying about her past, many biographers had given up on trying to tell her story. That's probably why the book lacks reasoning behind certain facts of her life, although the author did the best he could to provide his own viewpoint about some of the unenswered questions. The book is wonderful and it leaves the reader with plenty of room to use his/her own imagination to reveal some of the mysteries behind Chanel's great genious.

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Chanel A Woman of Her Own
Axel Madsen
Manufacturer: Henry Holt Co.
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CHANEL: A WOMAN OF HER OWN

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Chanel A Woman of Her Own
Axel Madsen
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