The Cambria Forest: Reflections on Its Native Pines and Its Eventful Past

Book Description

The Latvian capital of Riga is rapidly increasing in popularity. This guide covers its history and culture as well as practical details for visitors, including accommodations, restaurants, shopping, and entertainment.

Customer Reviews:

Excellence .......2007-03-10

The book I purchased was delivered to my house in great condition. It was if I had just bought the book at a book store.

Book Description

When Betty Hahn married Maurie Bernbaum in the winter of 1942, she knew that he was an American Foreign Service Vice Consul. However, she could never have known of the exotic places that she?d end up, of the fascinating people she would meet, or of the wonderful children she would bear. There was no warning about making apple pie for President Eisenhower or nearly losing Adlai Stevenson?s pants. The prospect of creating a wide portfolio of vivid, lustrous paintings, of bearing a daughter at 10,000 feet?all but dreams of the often dramatic future that she would one day experience.

Betty Bernbaum relates the story of her captivating life in South America with the charming ease of a dear relative. Her relaxed, ?you-are-there? narrative, coupled with a wonderful insert of photos and the author?s own artwork, immerse the reader in the always exciting life of a young family in a foreign land. Rather than experiencing her journey as a tourist or spectator, Ms. Bernbaum dives right in, whether by helping out the native children or by using her newfound ham radio knowledge to facilitate earthquake rescue. A profoundly American story, Adventures in Latin America, celebrates the life of a brave, talented woman.

Book Description

Includes lots of room for standard photos and guided text including sections for noting vaccinations, vet visits, milestones, birthdays, endearing behavior and more.

Average customer rating:

nothing outstanding

Lots of great tips

Simple but excellent

It's well done!

My Shopping Bible

Sam Saboura's Real Style: Style Secrets for Real Women with Real Bodies
Sam Saboura
Manufacturer: Clarkson Potter
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

General | Beauty & Fashion | Health, Mind & Body | Subjects | Books
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ASIN: 1400097711
Release Date: 2005-06-14

Book Description

Sam Saboura knows a thing or two about style. With a closetful of secrets, he has dressed your favorite celebrities and countless women on ABC’s Extreme Makeover. Now he reveals his insider tricks and foolproof tips so you can always look great—whether you’re at the office, enjoying a night out, or indulging in a day off—by making fashion choices that work for your figure and your personality.

Learn to shop like the pros, understand how a tailor can transform your wardrobe, and discover the magic of the right undergarments that can take you down a few sizes—these are just some of the proven solutions that have helped women everywhere look their absolute best. This is your chance to discover your own real style.

Customer Reviews:

nothing outstanding.......2007-07-19

If you already have other books on style, you will probably be dissapointed. If this is your one and only style book, you might give it a higher rating..but here is the truth:
It falls short of the Suzanna and Trinny series because it has no real photographs; the illustrations for types of looks are not nearly as inspiring as the illustrations in "The Pocket Stylist" (despite "the pocket stylist" having precious few illustrations) ; there is nothing to browse at for fun the way there is in "the lucky shopping manual"; it does not help you to work out your body type accurately.. for that, nothing beats "The Science of Sexy"; it didn't motivate me to clean out my closet like "I don't have a thing to wear" did; and it doesn't address colour.
This book probably does cover many of these aspects, but it hasn't nailed any one of them in an outstanding way. Also, for an overall a pleasant book, it is also surprisingly dull..for some reason I can't put my finger on! This inability to engage its reader's interest may be its worst flaw; because there is nothing to differentiate it from the other style books.

Lots of great tips.......2007-07-17

I like this book it has alot of great information in it and he has a very friendly style of writing. it was very encouraging.

Simple but excellent.......2007-05-11

I love this book. It is so simple. I couldn't count how many books/articles I've read on this subject, and while it is the same stuff rehashed, it's better. And it works! I used his formula to buy and outfit for a get together. (my husband only gives compliments if I coax them out of him) My husband took one look at me and told me how great I looked! Go figure!

It's well done!.......2007-01-10

I liked this book. I'm not sure that it told me anything that I don't know, but the information is accurate, and it is well written. It's a nice book to have on hand for reference and better than others of the same type that have gotten more "hype."

My Shopping Bible.......2006-08-01

I bought this book, because I had a baby, haven't lost all the weight yet, and am having a hard time dressing my new body. This book was a Godsend! For one thing, even though it is packed with a ton of useful info, I read it in one day! I was so excited to get all these tips. What I really love is that Sam actually tells you what to buy. That's what I need - directions for shopping. I've been going to the mall wasting time and money buying things that look awful on me. I have a closet FULL of nothing to wear. Sam's book actually gives you a checklist of the essentials you must have to create a wardrobe. And I know now that I really need to embrace my tailor. Most of the clothes on the rack are just not going to fit me perfectly - but I now know that doesn't mean I have to settle for ill-fitting clothes. I just can't stress enough how much this book has helped me. I'm packing away my sweat pants and oversized shirts once and for all! This book is a most for all the women like me who wake up every day with nothing to wear. Whether you are a career woman, stay at home mom, college student, artist - WHATEVER! This book truly is written for EVERY WOMAN.

Book Description

Making it easy to communicate within the floriculture industry, this bilingual dictionary annotates specific terms including those that relate to the biological, botanical, and entomological applications in the industry. Tables highlight translations of the most frequently used terms; provide conversions for measurements of temperature, length, volume, area, and weight; and facilitate quick reference of scientific and chemical names.

Facilitando la comunicación entre la industria floricultura, este diccionario bilingüe anota los términos específicos incluyendo los que relacionan a la aplicación industrial de la biología, la botánica, y la entomología. Tablas proveen traducciones y conversiones de las medidas más comunes—la temperatura, la longitud, el volumen, la área, y el peso— y otras que proveen referencia rápida para las palabras científicas.

Customer Reviews:

A very useful tool.......2000-04-19

This dictionary proved to be of impressive value at the time of producing product information for out sales force related to nutritional products and aromatherapy.

Average customer rating:

Amazing book--a must read for all Moms

Wise, gentle reflections

She feels like a friend.

A Beautiful, Thoughtful Book - Requires the right frame of mind to appreciate

This book changed my life...

Mitten Strings for God: Reflections for Mothers in a Hurry
Katrina Kenison
Manufacturer: Grand Central Publishing
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0446676934

Amazon.com

In an age when "keeping up with the Joneses" refers not only to material riches but also to a whirlwind of activities, author Katrina Kenison humbly asks, "Just whose standards am I living by, anyway?" Kenison, mother of two sons and former annual editor of The Best American Short Stories anthology since 1990, understands the hectic agendas, short tempers, and full-time careers today's families endure. But she has also learned to limit the chaos. The title comes from Kenison's youngest son, Jack, cuddled up with mom one quiet afternoon as she crochets mitten strings. He holds up a long piece of yarn and proclaims, "I'm knitting a mitten string for God"--a sweet phrase, but a bit misleading. Despite a sprinkling of minor religious references, the larger focus of Kenison's beautifully written first book lies in living with care and awareness. Chapters with titles like "Grace," "Healing," "Spirit," and "Breathing" offer soothing pictures of a family life that honors patience, imagination, and Sundays without plans. Kenison weaves together personal stories and wisdom from such philosophers as Thoreau and Anne Morrow Lindbergh; the graceful resulting tapestry shows how peace and simplicity can be savored in a world hell-bent on pushing people to accomplish more, own more, and do it all as quickly as possible. --Liane Thomas

Book Description

In an age when "keeping up with the Joneses" refers not only to material riches but also to a whirlwind of activities, author Katrina Kenison humbly asks, "Just whose standards am I living by, anyway?" Kenison, mother of two sons and former annual editor of The Best American Short Stories anthology since 1990, understands the hectic agendas, short tempers, and full-time careers today's families endure. But she has also learned to limit the chaos. The title comes from Kenison's youngest son, Jack, cuddled up with mom one quiet afternoon as she crochets mitten strings. He holds up a long piece of yarn and proclaims, "I'm knitting a mitten string for God"--a sweet phrase, but a bit misleading. Despite a sprinkling of minor religious references, the larger focus of Kenison's beautifully written first book lies in living with care and awareness. Chapters with titles like "Grace," "Healing," "Spirit," and "Breathing" offer soothing pictures of a family life that honors patience, imagination, and Sundays without plans.Kenison weaves together personal stories and wisdom from such philosophers as Thoreau and Anne Morrow Lindbergh; the graceful resulting tapestry shows how peace and simplicity can be savored in a world hell-bent on pushing people to accomplish more, own more, and do it all as quickly as possible.--Liane Thomas

Customer Reviews:

Amazing book--a must read for all Moms.......2007-01-03

This book hit home. One of my best friends gifted me with this book and it has been one of the best gifts ever. I work full time and have a 10 month old daughter. After reading just a chapter I felt relieved to know I am not the only one feeling stressed with all there is to do everyday while maintaining a home, work, relationships,etc. This book gives permission to slow down, and it says it's okay to stop and listen and not do the big birthday parties and attend all the holiday parties and events. Just being and listening and not doing anything together is time well spent.

Wise, gentle reflections.......2006-09-16

I truly enjoyed this book. It is not a religious book (despite the title) nor a parenting guide; it is a deeply spiritual look at what it means to be a family.

She feels like a friend........2006-02-27

Mitten Strings touched me in such a way that I felt like I was reading a letter from a good friend. There was a sense of peace reading it and imagining my family in her book. Her basic premise is to slow down, notice the details of your children's lives and be present with your family. But the book goes so much further than that. We all know to slow down...but to be reminded how magical it can be, with illustrations that are so tender is even better. I highly recommend this book and in fact purchased seven more to give to my friends as a special gift. I'd love to meet the author (Katrina) and sit over a cup of something on the front porch while our children run circles around the house!

A Beautiful, Thoughtful Book - Requires the right frame of mind to appreciate.......2005-12-17

As others have noted, this book is a series of reflections about motherhood and the importance of slowing down to savor daily life with loved ones.

This book energized me to make several changes in my own life. Part of my motivation for homeschooling this year was a desire to have a more conscious, contemplative, and purposeful life rather than a frantic-mad-dashing here and there life.

In fact, as the holidays approach, many of my friends are feeling "swamped", "overwhelmed", "stressed" - feelings I remember all too well from previous years. While I still have my moments, overall I am much less stressed than last year. The overall tenor of the holidays is much happier and calmer. I have done my best to pare the holidays down to the essentials, to keep things simple and personal, rather than grandly extravagant. Extravagance has its place, but when children are young, I think simplicity makes so much more sense.

I loved this book so much I chose it for my book club of busy suburban SAHMs. I was quite surprised to find only two (out of nine) loved it as I did! Three thought the book had "some good ideas", but they clearly didn't connect with the author.

The other four were quite negative about Mitten Strings. They felt it was too preachy and perfect and Pollyanna-ish, that "real" people couldn't live like the Kenisons without lots of money. But it's not a financial lifestyle she is talking about, it's an internal one, it is simply making a conscious effort to notice, appreciate, prioritize and streamline.

In trying to figure out the mixed response to this book in my book club, I came up with a couple of ideas. I think the crux of liking the book has to do with the following:

First, it depends on whether you are at a point in your life where you actually consider rushing madly to be a negative thing, rather than proof you are productive. Some people feel empowered and energized by rushing and being busy!

Second, it depends on how contemplative you are feeling when you read the book. The more contemplative you feel, the more likely you might enjoy the book.

Finally, it depends on whether you enjoy visual and poetic language. The author writes with a heartfelt, genuine sentimentality that, while I enjoyed it tremendously, can apparently be off-putting to people with more pragmatic sensibilities.

One reviewer said they would not give this book to a parent of an autistic child, or one with Down's Syndrome. I actually think this book has considerable merit for families with special needs children - the key is knowing WHEN to give the book. I have a child who was diagnosed with autism at 3, and when he was younger and we were rushing around madly from therapy to therapy, ransacking our home to make it an engaging learning environment, etc..., I would not have been in the frame of mind to appreciate it.

In fact, according to my three criteria above: the mad rushing was proof I was doing everything I could to help him; who has time to be contemplative when you are trying to save your child from autism; and poetic musings about the wonderful lives of families with typically developing children would have been quite upsetting.

NOW I see things differently. I think the ideas in the book have even MORE relevance for children with special needs, who often thrive in calm, centered environments. I think children with special needs deserve to have their progress, however slow or small, deeply savored and appreciated.

Well anyway. This is not a book that EVERYONE is necessarily going to love, in spite of the steady parade of 5 star reviews. Nevertheless, I join the parade and give this book 5 stars based on my own incredibly positive experience reading it.

This book changed my life..........2005-10-05

It is rare to say but so true. It was given to me by an older woman and it truely changed the way I parent my two boys, see life and helped me create a summer that I will treasure. A must read for those who want to slow down and get off the "treadmill" of life.

Mitten strings for God; reflections for mothers in a hurry.

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Mitten strings for God; reflections for mothers in a hurry.
Katrina. Kenison
Manufacturer: [NY] Warner Books/ Time Warner, [c.
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000P267TG

Book Description

During his peak popularity in the 1820s -1840s, artists flocked to New York's Catskill Mountains and Hudson Valley to confront the wilderness and emulate Cole's vision, and America's first indiginous art movement was born--the Hudson River School of landscape painting.

Customer Reviews:

Truly superb.......1999-08-25

A truly superb, intimate portrait of Thomas Cole by his minister, friend and confidante, Louis Noble. No student of Cole and his work can do without this volume. -- Edward J. Renehan, Jr.

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Great Book

Irondequoit (NY) (Images of America)
Thomas Cole Richens , and Patricia S. Wayne
Manufacturer: Arcadia Publishing
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

ASIN: 0738549185
Release Date: 2006-11-20

Book Description

Irondequoit portrays the rich past of a Lake Ontario town with a name that comes from the Iroquois word meaning where land and waters meet." Originally part of the Phelps Gorham purchase of 1788, Irondequoit was established in 1839. The area, once marred by swamps and marshes, eventually became "the Garden Spot of Western New York," known far and wide for its peaches, melons, and vegetables. Later the town developed as a resort area, with attractions like Sea Breeze Amusement Park, Glen Haven Park, the Newport House, and White City, a 300-family tent colony. Irondequoit's tree-lined streets, excellent schools, and access to prime recreational areas, including Sea Breeze, Durand-Eastman Park, and Irondequoit Bay Park, continue to draw people who make it the thriving community it is today."

Customer Reviews:

Great Book.......2007-03-08

This book I found very interesting as did my family. My mother is a cole so for her reading this book was great. Lots of family history in it.Was great to have a book on family history.Also going back in time seeing the clothes and the way of life in the early days.To see how much the town of Irondequoit has changed over the years.Its a book we will have to pass on to our kids and their kids as its their history.ThomasCole Richens did a great job on the history of the book and the pictures were great.

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The Life and Works of Thomas Cole
Louis Legrand NOBLE
Manufacturer: Harvard University Press
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B0000CMGIN

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THE LIFE AND WORKS OF THOMAS COLE

Manufacturer: University Microfilms International Ann Arbor, MI
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000IAR4DS

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