Idaho Mountain Wildflowers: A Photographic Compendium
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Idaho Mountain Wildflowers: A Photographic Compendium
A. Scott Earle
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ASIN: 156037179X

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars GREAT BOOK!!.......2005-08-13

WE TAKE THIS BOOK WITH US WHEN WE GO CAMPING AND IT IS GREAT TO MARK THE FLOWERS WE SEE AND KNOW THE NAMES!!
Idaho Trees & Wildflowers (Pocket Naturalist - Waterford Press)
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    Mountain wildflowers of Idaho
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      Marjorie D Boren
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      Wildflowers of the Wasatch and Uinta Mountains
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        Scenic Driving Arizona, 2nd (Scenic Driving Series)
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          Stewart M. Green
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          In the Words of Ronald Reagan: The Wit, Wisdom, and Eternal Optimism of America's 40th President
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          • Great words from a great leader.
          In the Words of Ronald Reagan: The Wit, Wisdom, and Eternal Optimism of America's 40th President

          Manufacturer: Thomas Nelson
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          ASIN: 078527023X

          Book Description

          As one of the greatest presidents of the twentieth century, Ronald Wilson Reagan succeeded in renewing pride in America, strengthening the principles of family, faith, and freedom on which this nation was founded, and restoring our hope for the future. President Reagan endeared himself even to his political opponents with his self-effacing wit and irrepressible optimism. Inspiring, thoughtful, and at times downright funny, he had an amazing gift for stirring emotion, sparking debate, and calling a nation to action.

          In In The Words of Ronald Reagan, his oldest son Michael Reagan has gathered a wonderful collection of his father's public and private words, providing a close-up portrait of our fortieth president. From hilarious one-liners to eloquent letters to intimate family moments, these selections depict Ronald Reagan in all his many roles-as world leader, conservative icon, orator, actor, and father. Complemented by Michael Reagan's personal and insightful commentary on his father's life, In The Words of Ronald Reagan will delight you, inspire you, and motivate you to finish the job Ronald Reagan began-the job of rebuilding the American dream.

          Customer Reviews:

          5 out of 5 stars W A R Y......A D M I R A T I O N.....O F.....A....M O D E R A T E.......2007-06-07

          Broadly speaking, many Democrats seem to think that most Republicans don't care about people who aren't rich, and haven't financially succeeded. And, also broadly speaking, many Republicans seem to think that most Democrats are spendthrifts, who like to use public tax money on programs which destroy families, and take away individual choice and initiative. While I am sure there ARE people in both philsophies that hold these extreme views, it is my own contention that most people, of whatever political stipe and ideals, mainly just want to live as happy long, and productive a life as possible, and make sure that their loved ones are able to do so as well.

          I suppose the main thing, as a moderate, that I personally have against Republicans, is that, though I throroughy DO agree with the philosophy of being able, proudly and individually, (and WITHOUT any meddling of government telling one what to do), to "pull oneself up by one's bootstraps", it seems that many Republicans tend to forget that there are MANY people who CAN'T pull themselves up by their theoretical bootstraps....simply because they have no shoes! Democrats take a different tack on this -- one I also enormously dislike. Yes -- they will give "shoes to the shoeless".....but they will NOT allow the people they are "helping" to CHOOSE their own shoes. If you are "helped" by a social-service agency, it seems, THEY tell you what to study, and/or what type of job you "should" be doing.

          So -- I guess, though I can see good things in both the Democratic and Republican philosophies, I also can see definite negatives in each. Being neither a complete Democrat, nor a complete Republican, I feel I am free to admire the best people of each party.... I admire Jimmy Carter, Dwight D. Eisenhower, John F. Kennedy, and Ronald Regan.........just to name a few.

          This small volume, IN THE WORDS OF RONAOLD REAGAN, by his son (with first wife Jane Wyman), is a fascinating little book! You can tell it was put together with love and devotion....and the reader, perusing its riches, can only wish it were longer.

          The picture of Ronald Reagan on the front cover, and the smaller one of Micahel Reagan, on the back inside bookjacket flap, are in "shiny" print....in a very good facimilie of an actual photograph. Within this book, interspersed between Ronald Reagan's words of wisdom and wit, are 28 additional photographs, portraying everything from a photo of the Regan family in 1915, (Ronald with his parents and brother Neil), to Mr. Reagan, as President of the US, inspecting sailors at the recomissioning of the USS New Jersey in 1982. Pictures are also present of the 1982 Inauguation, Mr. Regan's acting and football-playing days, meetings with world leaders, Mr. Regan on horseback and two very different pictures, taken seconds apart, on the day of the assassination attempt on Mr. Reagan.

          After a heart-felt and proud introduction by the compiler, Michael Regan, 62 categories of Ronald Reagan's words are given.....from "Acting", "Age",
          "Alzheimer's" and "America".....to "Education", "Faith, "Family" and "Football",.....through "Marriage", "Memorials", "Morality" and "Nancy",....to "Truth", "Values", "Veterans", and "Welfare State", to name just a few. Each category has at least one, and often
          more, memorable quotes.

          Mr. Regan's pithy, folksy, common-sense words cannot help but make one think....and even, however grudgingly, admire him. I doubt that any American, of any political stripe, can argue with these quotes....although one does tend to add one's own interpretion to them:

          .........." In America, our origins matter less than our destination,
          .......... and that is what democracy is all about." (America)

          .........." History teaches that wars begin when governments believe
          .......... the price of agression is cheap." (Defensse)

          .........." They say the world has become too complex for simple answers.
          .......... They are wrong. There are no easy answers, but there are
          .......... simple answers. We must have the courage to do what we know
          .......... is morally right." (Morality) (( Of course, everyone has
          a different idea of what "morality" really is, from, say, pro-choice people, to anti-abortion people, to people who, like myself, feel it's up to each individual to choose their own way, and respect other's rights to do things with their own lives, their own way. And therein, of course, lies the conflict. But at least knowing that one should have SOME moral compass is a good idea, I think. -- comment of this reviewer. ))

          But here is a statement sure to elicit sympathy from ANYONE of any politcal stripe.

          .........." It's so...frustrating! I'll make a statement, and an hour
          .......... later, the press or the legislators will say, 'Sure, that's
          .......... what he says, but what does he mean?' I don't get it. If
          .......... they could only accept that I say what I mean, it would save
          .......... so much time!" (The Press)

          .......... " Nothing lasts longer than a temporary government program."
          .......... (Government)

          .......... " You know, Senator Kennedy was at a dinner just recently,
          .......... for the ninetiethy birthday party for former governor and
          .......... ambassador Averell Harriman. Teddy Kennedy said that
          .......... Averell's age was only half as old as Ronald Regan's ideas.
          .......... And you know, he was absolutely right. The Constitution is
          .......... almost two hundred years old, and that's where I get my
          .......... ideas." ( The Constitution ) (( Mr. Reagan would have
          .......... been a powerful lawyer, with his turn of the phrase!......
          .......... ....comment by this reviewer ))

          .......... Two Soviets....talking to each other. And one of them says,
          .......... "What's the difference between the Soviet Constitution and
          .......... the American Constitution?" And the other one said, "That's
          .......... easy. The Soviet Constitution guarantees freedom of speech
          .......... and freedom of gathering. The American Constitution guaran-
          .......... tees freedom after speech, and freedom after gathering."
          .......... (( A good thing to remember, in these days of Vladimir
          .......... (( Putin's regime.....comment by this reviewer ))

          .......... " Secretary William Bennett makes, I think, an interesting
          .......... analogy. He says that if you serve a child a rotten
          .......... hamburgerin Americal, federal, state and local agencies
          .......... will investigate you, summon you, close you down, or what-
          .......... ever. But if you provide a child with a rotten education,
          .......... nothing happens, except that you are liable to be given
          .......... more money to do it with. Well, we've discovered that
          .......... money alone isn't the answer. ( Education. )
          .......... (( Of course, many people have differing opin......ions on what constitutes a "good" education...........comment by this reviewer. ))

          Witty, thoughtful, thought-provoking.......all of the many quotes in this
          small book merit reading and thought. Some are as short as a few lines. Others go on for a page and more. All are interesting....most are brilliant. One quote -- believe it or not -- seems to me it could
          easily be given at some future commencement, say, from a "StarFleet" Academy graduation! (Yes....a quote from Ronald Regan, of all people!)

          It is:

          .........." For two hundred years, we've lived in the future, believing
          .......... that tomorrow would be be better than today, and today
          .......... would be better than yesterday. I still believe that."
          ( The Future )

          As with any person, any group or ideal, sweeping generalities make for
          stereotypes and narrow-minded ideas. Ronald Reagan was far more broad-minded and future-oriented than many give him credit for. His mind was
          optimistic, realistic, and full of wit. Personally, I have great admiration for the man....wishing only that he had realized that ALL people want dignity and success.....but that, again, some people cannot pull themselves up by their bootstraps because, they have no shoes. Yet,
          one must admit that government programs CAN cost over-much....because greedy politicians and lobbyists -- of whatever party -- get their hands in the till....and like the extra money they take out! I'm sure Mr. Reagan realized this.

          Reading this book, it's obvious Mr. Reagan wanted the best for
          Americans, and the best for every citizen of the world. His optimism and wit are timeless.....as demonstrated by every word of his in this book!







          5 out of 5 stars Great little book.......2006-09-13

          This is a great book to have if you appreciate all that President Reagan represented and accomplished, or if you were not around to understand the massive impact he had on our nation, then this is a greeat introduction to our 40th president.

          It is all the more valuable because it his insight from his son Michael, insight that can only be offered by a family member. For all the great publlic stuff I already knew about President Reagan, the advice he offers Michael for his marriage helped further my belief in what a great man he was.

          This is a quick read, but it is also one you will refer back to for quotes and enjoyment!

          5 out of 5 stars My shop's best seller.......2006-08-04

          Visitors to the Ronald Reagan Boyhood Home buy more copies of this book than any other that we sell. Filled with positive little tidbits from a family perspective! It's great!!!!!!!!!!!!!

          4 out of 5 stars Simple but worthwhile..........2006-07-25

          I was born just two years before Ronald Reagan was elected president, so I have virtually no memories of his work as a politician. However, my limited study of recent history left me with the impression that Reagan's life warranted further investigation.

          So, I turned to this simple little book of the quotable Reagan, with commentary interjected periodically by his son, Michael. The contents of the book are far from earthshattering, and it wouldn't be too hard to find much more substantive information about Reagan elsewhere. Nonetheless, this book fulfills its promise as a compilation of some of Reagan's many soundbites that provide a window into his character and heart.

          The quotes are organized into categories like "Alzheimer's," "Gorbachev," "Values," etc. Within each category are a few pages of short quotes that Reagan provided in very public settings (inauguration speeches, Republican convention acceptance speeches) and more private ones (like personal notes or anecdotes that he told to his family, to which Michael would have unique access).

          Ultimately, the book provides only snippets, and after seeing the frequency with which some speeches appeared (like "The Speech" in 1964 on behalf of Goldwater), I was left pining for the entire transcripts of those famous addresses. The other primary fault of the book is that it paints a rather idealistic image of Reagan's life. I understand Michael's interest in promoting the greatness of his father, but the presentation was so overly flattering as to appear a bit artificial.

          Nonetheless, there are a number of quotes worth reading in this collection. I laughed out loud a number of times, and I was moved at other times. For a quick snapshot of the wit and wisdom of Ronald Reagon, this book is a good place to start.

          5 out of 5 stars Great words from a great leader........2006-07-09

          Ronald Reagan will be long remembered as someone who could give a great speech. Critics, however, wrongly labeled him a dim-witted actor, propped up by good speechwriters. Their hatred for all things `Reagan' make it impossible for them to attribute even the slightest bit of intelligence to the 40th President. As their goal to alter the Reagan legacy, they completely omit the hundreds of radio addresses he personally wrote during the years prior to becoming President, which aptly chronicle the true brilliance that truly was Ronald Reagan. IN THE WORDS OF RONALD REAGAN, by his son Michael Reagan, continues in that arena by sharing with us, many of the personal letters this prolific letter writer penned.

          This compact, 200-page treatise, lends the reader yet a deeper look into the essence of thought that was Ronald Reagan. Here you will find a small portion of Reagan's discourse on subjects ranging from acting to welfare.

          If you admired Ronald Reagan, then you will admire this book. If you are too young to remember Ronald Reagan, this book will lend critical insight into his character and ideas. If you hate all things Reagan, then there is nothing for you to see here. Just shut up and move on.

          Monty Rainey
          www.juntosociety.com

          True Story of Jimmy Governor
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            True Story of Jimmy Governor
            Laurie Moore , and Stephan Williams
            Manufacturer: Allen & Unwin Pty., Limited (Australia)
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            Towing Horse Trailers (Allen Photographic Guides)
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              John Henderson
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              Liquid Polymer Clay: Fabulous New Techniques for Making Jewelry and Home Accents
              Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
              • Wonderful
              • Excellent!
              • Well written and structured
              • Valuable PC Resource Guide
              Liquid Polymer Clay: Fabulous New Techniques for Making Jewelry and Home Accents
              Ann Mitchell , and Karen Mitchell
              Manufacturer: kp books
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              ASIN: 0873495632

              Customer Reviews:

              5 out of 5 stars Wonderful.......2004-11-30

              This book is just wonderful :)

              I had it only 24 hours but I know it is the best written creative book I have so far.
              I sculpt with polymer clay and new ideas are always welcome and I truly did find some really good ideas.
              SUPER!!!

              5 out of 5 stars Excellent!.......2004-10-22

              I borrowed this book from the library, and had to purchase. The most useful book on liquid polymer clay I've seen to date. VERY detailed instructions and photos for projects, with inspiration for your own. Superb!

              5 out of 5 stars Well written and structured.......2004-07-22

              I have been a polymer clay artisan for many years, and just recently became curious about what I could do with liquid polymer clay. This book was VERY useful in supplying me with information about the many uses of liquid clay. It is easy to read and is structured in a way that you can start at page one and go from there, or simply look up the technique you are most interested in.

              I was most impressed with the MANY step-by-step photos offered along with the written instructions for the different projects and techniques. Concise and comprehensive. It does a superb job of covering the lessons presented. However, there are a couple of techniques mentioned in the beginning of the book that I would like to have seen explored in more detail (like using a heat gun to quick-set liquid clay).

              Highly recommended for anyone who is already familiar with regular polymer clay and would like to explore a new direction. Moderately recommended for complete newbies - it does leave a lot of questions unanswered if you are totally unfamiliar with using polymer clay.

              5 out of 5 stars Valuable PC Resource Guide.......2003-08-25

              If you've never used Liquid PC, get this book and get started! As a PC artist, I found the uses of liquid PC staggering. The world of the PC artist is a very sharing and caring environment. That's one of the reasons I enjoy the craft so much as the artists are all very generous with their techniques and knowledge. The authors of Liquid Polymer Clay are no exception and have a wealth of tips and tricks within the pages of their book. Novice and Advanced artists alike will benefit from the Mitchell sisters' wealth of knowledge. Kudos to you both!

              Vascular Plants of Texas: A Comprehensive  Checklist Including Synonymy, Bibliography, and Index
              Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
              • Essential
              Vascular Plants of Texas: A Comprehensive Checklist Including Synonymy, Bibliography, and Index
              Stanley D. Jones , Joseph K. Wipff , and Paul M. Montgomery
              Manufacturer: University of Texas Press
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              ASIN: 0292740441

              Book Description

              Everyone with a professional interest in the flora of Texas will welcome this up-to-date checklist of the vascular plants. This comprehensive list also includes crops, persistent perennials, and naturalized plants and encompasses over 1,000 changes to the previous (Hatch, 1990) checklist. The authors have arranged this checklist phylogenetically by classes following the Cronquist system. Several features make this checklist especially useful. Chief among them is the relative synonymy (name history). An extensive index makes current classification and correct nomenclature readily accessible, while the botanical bibliography is the most extensive ever compiled for Texas. The authors also note which plants have been listed as threatened or endangered by the Texas Organization of Endangered Species, which are designated as Federal Noxious Weeds, and which have been chosen as state tree, flower, fruit, etc. by the Texas Legislature.

              Customer Reviews:

              5 out of 5 stars Essential.......2000-08-31

              This well reseached tome is vital to texas botanists, natural resource professionals, and the layperson in untangling the web of name revisions of Texas plants. Preface to book detailing the history of Texas botany is fantastic.
              Vascular Plants of Texas: A Comprehensive Checklist Including Synonymy, Bibliography, and Index
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                Vascular Plants of Texas: A Comprehensive Checklist Including Synonymy, Bibliography, and Index
                Stanley D.; Wipff, J. K.; Montgomery, Paul M.; Wipff, Joseph K. Jones
                Manufacturer: University of Texas Press
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                Binding: Paperback
                ASIN: B000OREX5C

                Teach Your Child How to Think
                Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
                • Worthwhile as a practical guide
                • Interesting
                • Wish I'd Learned Thinking Tools at Age 15
                • Buy one get all from Edward
                Teach Your Child How to Think
                Edward de Bono
                Manufacturer: Penguin (Non-Classics)
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                Book Description

                By teaching their children the skills presented in this program, parents can ensure their future success. Dr. Edward de Bono lays out a step-by-step plan that will help children develop clear and constructive thinking, based on a method that makes thinking fun.

                Customer Reviews:

                4 out of 5 stars Worthwhile as a practical guide.......2003-09-09

                This is a how-to manual on thinking. The main emphasis is on habits of a good thinker, such as focus and purpose, and specific thinking tools, such as the "Plus, Minus and Interesting" technique. The book enumerates many specific methods of effective thinking and suggests exercises to practice each of them.

                First some Critical Thinking (a valid, but inferior activity, according to the author). In spite of the cerebral subject, some statements sound decidedly lowbrow. Intellectualism is put down as an overly complex and non-creative activity. For a purportedly successful methodology that has been around for 20 years (at the time of the book's publishing), the absence of scientific proof that the theory works is surprising: only one study with a concrete result is mentioned. One stumbles over some inconsistencies: on p. 11 critical thinking is said not to have high value in today's society, but on the next page it is claimed to be important. Terms such as "mathematical necessity of creativity" betray the author's careless use of language ("mathematical" is out of place here).

                The title is vague. 30 pages into the book one learns that the methods presented are generally applicable to children older than 9. This information should have been present in the cover notes or in the editorial reviews. The boy on the book's cover looks like a 5-year-old. The section on which methods to teach at which age should be in the back, since the special terms and abbreviations, mentioned before they are explained, do not make sense. The cover note claim that the book helps kids "to make today's life-and-death choices" seems rather heavy-handed.

                The author does not suffer from modesty: "unlike many people in this field, Dr. de Bono is an original thinker". The book is rather dry, and it is especially unfortunate since the author would like children to be among the readers.

                Developing educational tools for thinking echoes works of other writers (Rita Levi Montalcini, a 1986 Nobel winner in medicine, is one). Still, the author does not refer to anybody else's research on the topic, nor is there a list of literature.

                The main strengths of the book are its practicality and optimism. The tools are simple to use and the exercises on each technique are engaging. Refreshing is the belief that everybody can be taught to become a thinker.

                By far the most interesting and original part of the book is on teaching creativity by means of provocation and Random Word technique. Both tools are designed to bring one to a dramatically new view on the problem and to a solution that may be called "creative". Other techniques, such as "Consider All Factors" or "Outcome and Conclusion", might seem self-evident, but practicing them with children seems a worthwhile exercise.

                To summarize, most shortcomings of the book seem overall insignificant, whereas the core is healthy. I would recommend the book to those who are prepared to practice or teach thinking techniques.

                4 out of 5 stars Interesting.......2001-12-29

                I had a quick browse of the book and I find interesting. I believe it would have been better have a title Improve your thinking rather than teach your child how to think. I found the book to be helpfully to any age.
                The following captured my interest:
                 Difference between, cleverness, wisdom and intelligence
                 Perception vs. wisdom and use of logic
                 The first rule of Intellectualism If you do not have much to say make it complex as possible.
                 Criticism is much easier than creation. It encourages individual creativity even when challenged .

                5 out of 5 stars Wish I'd Learned Thinking Tools at Age 15.......2001-12-29

                I am thoroughly impressed with Edward De Bono's matter-of-fact, wholly insightful, and unique yet practical work(s) published in the field of Thinking over the last four decades.

                After listening to De Bono's taped works (such as "Teach Your Child How to Think"), I was both saddened and amazed to realize how limited in scope were the types and tools of thinking I was taught at all levels of education. The high school I attended focused primarily on acquiring information; the Ivy-league schools I attended taught specialized material primarily through judgment, criticism, analysis, and argument.

                Other important thinking modes, especially action-oriented ones such as design, exploration, creativity, and so forth, were assumed to arise mainly from talent and intelligence, and therefore were not taught, even ignored. How wrong and damaging was that default view !

                How I also wish I'd learned some of De Bono's concepts, perspectives, and tools in high school (or earlier). Important parts of life would have been much richer, perhaps easier (higher education is one example).

                Though I rate these tapes 5-stars, I want to point out that it is likely an adult will have to internalize this material and teach it carefully to a young person. There will be a learning curve in the beginning.

                Ed De Bono's works are packed with useful tools and insights. Because they are packed, gaining the most benefit requires reading "between the lines". I believe the listener must "stop the tape" (or put down the book) and make the effort to expand on De Bono's concepts and comments, in part by mapping them into past personal experiences (particularly useful are those experiences that had costly or unpleasant outcomes for the listener because at the time he/she lacked (or misapplied) certain thinking tools).

                I am convinced that anyone of average intelligence and education who invests about 20 hours effort to listen to, internalize, and then practice a half-dozen of De Bono's various thinking tools will be amazed at the improvement it will yield in his/her relationships and work. I offer this comment as neither a religious nor "New Age" promoter but merely as a person who continues to benefit from these approaches.

                I also highly recommend De Bono's "Teach Yourself to Think" tape set. It largely complements this set.

                4 out of 5 stars Buy one get all from Edward.......2001-02-07

                If you are new to Edward, this book is good for you. You can read just one book and get many other books written by Edward. Since this book summarize many other books.

                But if you want to teach your child after reading this book, you may find that it is not so easy to apply the theory to your child.

                However, I learn quite a lot of thinking method from this book.

                Thanks!
                Raising Wise Children: How to Teach Your Child to Think
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                  TEACH YOUR CHILD HOW TO THINK.
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                          Alfreda's World
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                          Mary Whyte
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                          Artist Mary Whyte moved with her husband to a small South Carolina barrier island ten years ago, and quite by accident met a group of senior citizens who were making quilts in a small abandoned church. Longtime residents of Johns Island and descendants of slaves, this extraordinary group of African American women welcomed Whyte to their community and changed her life and paintings in astonishing and unexpected ways.

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                          5 out of 5 stars Heartwarming.......2003-12-26

                          My mom, an artist, received this book as a gift. I was intrigued by the paintings, started reading it and found I could not put it down. The life lessons spoken/lived by Alfreda and her friends touched my heart. If only we could all live accordingly. A deeply moving book. A wonderfully inspiring gift of encouragement.

                          5 out of 5 stars Like Tuesdays with Morrie -- only it's Wednesdays with Mary.......2003-07-06

                          A heartwarming true story for all ages, with incredible color paintings by a talented Charleston artist.

                          This would be a great gift for moms, sisters, grandmoms. A must-read for anyone who loved When I Am An Old Woman I Shall Wear Purple, or The Secret Life of Bees!

                          Here's to Alfreda and to all the wise women at the Hebron Zion Church on John's Island. You are an inspiration!

                          5 out of 5 stars alfreda's world.......2003-06-10

                          The book is wonderful, it is easy to read. This book is breath taking.
                          Poetry and Painting in Song China: The Subtle Art of Dissent
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                            Throughout the history of imperial China, the educated elite used various means to criticize government policies and actions. During the Song dynasty (960-1278), some members of this elite found an elegant and subtle means of dissent: landscape painting. By examining literary archetypes, the titles of paintings, contemporary inscriptions, and the historical context, Alfreda Murck shows that certain paintings expressed strong political opinions--some transparent, others deliberately concealed. She argues that the coding of messages in seemingly innocuous paintings was an important factor in the growing respect for painting among the educated elite and that the capacity of painting's systems of reference to allow scholars to express dissent with impunity contributed to the art's vitality and longevity.

                            Sheridan Le Fanu and Victorian Ireland
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