Elsevier's Dictionary of Weeds of Western Europe

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. Weeds are usually known to farmers and the general public by their common names. These names, which are obviously easier to remember than their corresponding Latin or Linnean names are also frequently used in non-scientific technical literature. The fact that one species may have several common names, while in some cases one name can apply to several species, creates much ambiguity and confusion - especially for those engaged in comparative studies or wishing to incorporate research done in other countries into their own work, as well as for translators working in this field.

Although some European countries have attempted to solve this problem by producing official or semiofficial lists in which one common name is given for each species, some of these lists have only a limited circulation while not all authorities from the different countries are in agreement over which species should be classified as weeds.

The Education Committee of the

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Created by local writers and photographers, Compass American Guides are the ultimate insider's guides, providing in-depth coverage of the history, culture and character of America's most spectacular destinations. Compass Pennsylvania covers everything there is to see and do -- plus gorgeous full-color photographs; a wealth of archival images; topical essays and literary extracts; detailed color maps; and capsule reviews of hotels and restaurants. These insider guides are perfect for new and longtime residents as well as vacationers who want a deep understanding of Pennsylvania.

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Treating Bismarck as a man of his time, the author surveys his political policy and actions as well as investigating the psychology of a man whose life and achievements continue to be a source of controversy.

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I love these types of books........2007-09-22

I really love books like this one. Now this book may not be the definitive, authoritative biography of Bismarck and it certainly leaves out some key points, but the book is only 288 pages. The book is not supposed to be the definitive work on Bismarck's life. I don't see how someone could pick up a book that is less than 300 pages and think that it will have everything they need to know about one of the greatest politicians the world has ever seen.

So why do I like this book enough to give it five stars? The book is very well written and Mr. Taylor has a nice style so the book is entertaining and easy to read. It is also filled with very good information and, for its size, the book does a very good job hitting the major highlights of a very important historical figure. I think the book does a fantastic job giving the reader a lot of information for the pages read.

I really like these short, well written books on history. They make reading about a topic that is outside one's course of study or interest accessible. The relative small size of the book means it isn't as intimidating as other works and hopefully gives the book a wider audience.

The main thing is know what you're buying here and you won't be disappointed. You cannot get a definitive biography of Bismarck into 300 pages or less, but you can get a really good book that is informative and fun to read. I really liked this book and I think others will enjoy it as well.

Bismarck , Europe and Politics in general.......2006-04-15

Bismarck may be read by high school students,housewives and educated men and women...A.J.P Taylor wrote to several audiences at once. So I would recommend this book to anyone who wants to read a well written book and wants learn about the facts of Bismarck's accomplishments. Furthermore "Bismarck" is a great example of what politicians do and say. The Difference between what constituents want to hear and what great politicians actually do. Examples are when British politicians make anti-Euro currency declarations in order to gain votes, while at the same time quietly adopting European integration measures. Conversely Italian politicians agreeing quickly to sound pro-European Integration,while all the while in practice stalling every European integration measure so as not to loose voters. This book is a great introduction into Parliamentary and extra parliamentary manoevuring,the basics on Right,Center,Left and the Grand coalition,or all party initiatives for US readers.
Summing up,Bismarck is a pre-requisite to understand European politics and history as well as great lessons in practical politics.

Great History Book.......2006-03-04

Entertaining to a fault, Taylor's book is more of a history book with a very Bismarck and German slant then a strict autobiography. It is an easy read and gives one a really good sense of what was going on at the time.

Bismarck as only Taylor can write him.......2006-02-25

Taylor's thesis is not meant to be an all inclusive telling of Bismarck's life from beginning to end; rather it highlights the most important events which made him famous, often notorious. As with The Second World War, Taylor takes a controversial stance in presenting his topic in order to disclaim the common misperceptions of Bismarck as a warmonger and tyrant bent on German dominance. By using reliable first-hand sources, Taylor shows how Bismarck often opted to go against popular opinion to assure peace in Europe. While this may sound entirely contradictory to contemporary historical record, Taylor does show how every goal set and made by Bismarck was ultimately to his advantage.

Taylor's Bismarck is a concise look at arguably the most influential statesman in Germany if not the world. No noticeable bias is present in Taylor's portrayal of Bismarck as he shows strength and weakness, success and failure in equal portions. While it is not all inclusive and is written for an audience with a certain level of prior knowledge of 19th Century German history, Bismarck is well composed, easy to follow and educational.

Great Statesman is Really Ordinary Guy.......2005-03-24

This is a remarkable book of history. I was surprised to find myself reading it from cover to cover. Usually I read a book like this for a while, read a mystery or adventure or science fiction, then read some more, but not this time. While I am not up on my German history and this book expects some knowledge to be had, it was still very interesting. At times you feel that the author is an apologist for Count Von Bismarck, but other times, you can see he is just giving a true to life account, warts and all. Count Bismarck may need someone to apologize for his excesses, because he would not do it, and because he was a very great man, who should be remembered for his greatness.
The politics of the day are a bit hard to understand for me (I just do not understand why certain wars are fought or not: why were the Balkans so important to Austria-Hungary? Was it defensive? Was it land and people power (income from the farms and woodlands, etc.)? Was it social, id est, families and clans fighting for each other?), but to read about the philosophical and personal interplay of Count Von Bismarck and the other heads of state, brings to life some of the challenges the politics of the day. It also brought to light the real start of the German Federation. No one ever taught me that Germany was not a country before because it was like the United States before the constitution was adopted, as opposed to France or England, who had royalty overseeing the whole of the country. It is no wonder it did not have colonies before 1860 or so.

Bismarck: The Man & the Statesman, Vol. 1

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A very important part of German history

Bismarck: The Man & the Statesman, Vol. 1
Otto von Bismarck
Manufacturer: Cosimo Classics
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 1596051841

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"Politics is the art of the possible," Otto Von Bismarck famously said, and here, in his own words, the art of politics is laid bare by one of the most prominent and influential European statesmen of the nineteenth century. These are the intimate reflections and reminiscences of the man who unified the independent Germanic states into one nation, and whose subsequent promotion of the new country's colonial ambitions earned him the title of the founder of the German empire. This first volume of what must be considered an essential historical document details Bismarck's early life, from the political views of his youth and his entrance into public life through his work in government ministries and his time at the Court of Munich. It is vital reading for any informed, in-depth understanding of modern European history. AUTHOR BIO: OTTO EDUARD LEOPOLD VON BISMARCK (1815-1898) was born into a family that had belonged to the nobility from the fourteenth century. He studied law at the Universities of Göttingen and Berlin, and later served as prime minister of Prussia, from 1862 to 1873, and as Germany's first chancellor, from 1871 to 1890.

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A very important part of German history.......2007-04-21

This is the largest collection of Bismarck's writings in English. A very useful guide to understanding German history. You might want to check out my list on German history to learn more.

Bismarck: the Man and the Statesman: Being the reflections and reminiscences of Otto, Prince von Bismarck, written and dictated by himself after his retirement ... the supervision of A. J. Butler. Volume 2

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Bismarck: the Man and the Statesman: Being the reflections and reminiscences of Otto, Prince von Bismarck, written and dictated by himself after his retirement ... the supervision of A. J. Butler. Volume 2
Otto Edouard Leopold von Bismarck
Manufacturer: Adamant Media Corporation
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 054398348X
Release Date: 2000-12-21

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This Elibron Classics book is a facsimile reprint of a 1898 edition by Smith, Elder, & Co., London.

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BISMARCK - THE MAN & THE STATESMAN - VOL 1

Manufacturer: Harper & Brothers
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000GR6ZRO

BISMARCK THE MAN & STATESMAN (TWO VOLUME SET)

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BISMARCK THE MAN & STATESMAN (TWO VOLUME SET)

Manufacturer: Harper & Brothers Publishers
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000ID842U

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BISMARCK THE MAN AND THE STATESMAN
A.J.P. Taylor
Manufacturer: Knopf
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: 0241900603

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Bismarck the Man and the Statesman
Taylor A J P
Manufacturer: Alfred a Knopf
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Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000LBD5V4

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BISMARCK THE MAN AND THE STATESMAN
A. J. P. TAYLOR
Manufacturer: HAMILTON
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000RZFSQO

Bismarck the Man and the Statesman I (The Reflections and Reminiscences of Otto, Prince Von Bismarck Written and Dictated by Himself after His Retirement from Office., One)

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Bismarck the Man and the Statesman I (The Reflections and Reminiscences of Otto, Prince Von Bismarck Written and Dictated by Himself after His Retirement from Office., One)

Manufacturer: Harper and Brothers
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

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This is volume one of two volumes with two Portraits and a facsimile of handwriting in the two volumes. Translated from the German under the supervisiion of A.J. Butler, Late Fellow of Trinity College, Cambridge. Volume one covers years to 1883.

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BISMARCK THE MAN AND THE STATESMAN, [ BEING THE REFLECTIONS AND REMINISCENCES OF OTTO, PRINCE VON BISMARCK WRITTEN AND DICTATED BY HIMSELF AFTER HIS RETIREMENT FROM OFFICE ] -- Volume 1 only
Otto von Bismarck
Manufacturer: Harper and Brothers
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000VGBHUK

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Interesting But Somehow Incomplete

This is a terrible book

Courageous and Compassionate

a courageous woman with an important message

Can't swallow the underlying assumption about the 12 step cure

Love Sick: One Woman's Journey through Sexual Addiction
Sue William Silverman
Manufacturer: W. W. Norton & Company
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Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 0393019578

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A deeply personal story of a woman's addiction to and recovery from the high of dangerous encounters. In this powerful, often lyrical memoir, a woman learns to value herself—as a whole person rather than as a sexual object. Recounting her past experiences as part of her journey toward recovery, Sue William Silverman explores her skewed belief that sex is love, a belief that began with her father's sexual abuse from early childhood into adolescence. She tells of college years in Boston, an early marriage in Galveston, and a roller-coaster life of sex and self-destructive behavior. Finally, having become addicted to danger itself, she hits bottom emotionally and spiritually. At this point, with the help of a trusted therapist, Silverman begins to discover the difference between the high of dangerous encounters and the more reliable promise of love. This utterly candid account may be the first book by a woman to examine sexual addiction. But the misguided search that became Silverman's life has resonance for other addictions, whether to food, drugs, alcohol, or work—anyone whose only satisfaction is now.

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Interesting But Somehow Incomplete.......2007-06-10

Sue William Silverman's LOVE SICK is the author's first person account of her experience as a sex addict. This book written by an amateur writer wanting to share her experiences could have been excruciating. Silverman, however, is clearly a professional author, and the book is written professionally. She presents her work in segments which alternate between the retelling of episodes from her years of sexual addiction and her rehab hospitalization, in her early 40s, as she finally makes an attempt to overcome her addiction and at the same time to save her life. I feel there are both positives and negatives in the book.

On the positive side, Silverman presents herself in an honest and open manner. This is commendable as it must have been very difficult to provide to a readership of strangers the truly painful details of most of her life; although it also seems to be a part of her recovery program.
Also, I gained a lot of understanding about sexual addiction, one of the most intersting points being that, according to Silverman, she and apparently many other addicts do not actually enjoy sex; rather the addiction seems to be more about the feeling that being able to attract someone sexually validates to the addict that he or she is attractive and worthwhile. And, I confess to some personal ignorance. I was never really sure that sexual addiction was actually a real phenomenon, having believed to a great extent that it was merely a convenient excuse used by people caught cheating on their significant others. After having read LOVE SICK I no longer doubt the reality of sexual addiction.

On the negative side, the writing, though professional as I mentioned, seems somewhat histrionic. I realize that this subject is highly and painfully emotional to Silverman, but from a reader's perspective I would have preferred a little less drama and more straight reporting, particularly in the segments dealing with the author's month in rehab. The parts of the book (probably two-thirds of it) which deal with Silverman's hospital experience become repetitive. I imagine that the days themselves of her stay were quite repetitve, but that does not translate particularly interestingly to a written account.

To summarize,I found this book, while informative and intersting at times, to be somewhat dramatically overblown at others; and it became repetitive enough that I skimmed the hospital scenes over the last half of the book. Not bad, not real good, 3 stars.

This is a terrible book.......2006-04-16

I usually do not write book reviews, but I thought it was important to add a review of this book so that other people don't waste their money. This is the worst book I have ever read on addiction. Basically, the author describes her pain regarding her sexual addiction and describes scenerios she encountered in detail. The book reads more like [...] than a self-help manual. If you are looking for a self-help text or a text to assist patients with this problem, this is definitely not the right text!!!!!

Courageous and Compassionate.......2005-09-15

Review of Love Sick: One Woman's Journey Through Sexual Addiction by Sue William Silverman (Norton, 2001) Memoir. ISBN: 0-393-01957-8

What is sexual addiction? How does one recover from this addiction? Sue William Silverman answers these questions in her heartbreaking and heartwarming autobiography. Even if a reader does not experience an addiction of any kind, no time is wasted while reading the book because the prose is so expertly crafted.

In her first book Because I Remember Terror, Father, I Remember You, (University of Georgia Press, 1996) Sue William Silverman writes about the childhood sexual abuse she experienced. She had an incestuous father and a complicit mother. The tragedy of incest leaves any child feeling that she is unlovable, and the confusion that sex equals love. The incest was woven with the elements of secrecy, danger, and destruction. In Love Sick, Sue shows the reader how those elements became a blueprint for her relationships.

As with any addiction, sexual addiction is a narrow one-dimensional drive serving only to feed itself. Sue was starved for real love as a child, so she uses unhealthy behaviors to search for love; she literally does not know better because she was not shown unconditional care. In college, she is caught in an affair with an emotionally unavailable married man, who has a son her own age. She also meets (for sex) a random obscene phone caller who is a stranger. Incest leaves the victim with instinct askew, so Sue literally believes that this strange caller was meant to meet her to show her how loveable she really is. Sue later marries Andrew, and confesses: "I first had sex with Andrew while married to someone else." Andrew is unable to comprehend Sue's turmoil except in terms of how it affects her role as his wife. He says, "I'm tired of shouldering all the responsibility. She could at least try to get a job teaching..."

Sue's primary responsibility becomes recovery from childhood abuse and its ramifications. After trial and error therapy with ten counselors, Sue meets a therapist named Ted. He learns that Sue cannot will herself to stop seeing yet another married man, even while she is married to Andrew. Ted says, "Love doesn't result in sitting alone in motel rooms. Addiction results in sitting alone in motel rooms." Ted encourages Sue to enter a facility with a program for sex addicts. Sue learns that she is as much a predator (searching for love via sex) as she is a victim. She writes, "I am not your victim because you are not a predator any more than a bottle of scotch stalks an alcoholic." That sentence offers enlightening information regarding the vicious cycle of addictions. Sue offers the reader reasons to have compassion for those struggling with sexual addiction by giving us glimpses into the psyches of others in the facility. During the recovery program, Sue searches her soul for genuine feelings that are not in context with a man.

As an author and advocate, I read this book twice: once to become informed about sexual addiction (or any addiction) in reference to victims of abuse, and again for the creative writing that Sue William Silverman is so keenly able to craft.

a courageous woman with an important message.......2005-08-31

I stumbled upon this book by accident and am very glad I did. Even though I don't have this addiction that Sue Silverman describes, I still find it a fascinating account. For one thing, addiction, in general, is such a part of our culture, that Silverman is, in a way, describing more than "one woman's journey." She describes the way so many of us live addicted lives, regardless of the addiction. The book is also beautifully written. She's a real writer. She is also a role model, showing the way for how the rest of us might live more spiritually and more humanly. I hope many, many people read this compelling memoir.

Can't swallow the underlying assumption about the 12 step cure.......2005-08-24

Sorry, but I disagree with some of the other reviewers. I could not enjoy this book. If it were more explicit about the sex scenes, it might be successful erotica. But the sex is portrayed as being "bad" for the main character.

In order to appreciate her story, you have to first swallow the underlying assumption that the "12 step" method will work to cure a sexual "addiction." Fact is, this woman was sexually abused as a child, and that why she's been acting out sexually ever since.

She is incapable of sorting out manipulative sex from genuine love, so she ends up being a pawn to various men who desire her only for her body. The thing is, she LIKES sex with accquaintances, and finds her husband dull. How is that an "addiction?" I just can't "get" the whole confessional/penance-type mindset that is the basis for the treatment.

The characters at the treatment center are just as manipulative as those in the outside world. One of them, "Gabriel," uses his job to meet sexaholic women & gets himself fired. Ted, the therapist, is a bit unbelievable, considering he is so removed from human sexuality himself while at the same time so convinced of the guilt of his clients.

Reminds me somewhat of a modern day story of London's "Magdalen" hospital, which was a shelter for reformed prostitutes. In a time of great economic injustice, they were given food & shelter, in exchange for agreeing to cease their foul means of making a living.

The female character in "Love Sick" seems to have zero hobbies or personal interests besides lining up sexual affairs. She tries to deny her adult sexuality to please her therapist, yet can't stop herself from contacting men, who are like a drug to her. Ultimately, she realizes how "wrong" it is, and tries to reform in a humble spirit.

On the other hand, a secondary character is much spunkier and more rebellious, even leaving treatment for a time. I'm not saying that promiscuity is good - of course it's not - just that it seems illogical to shame women into denying their sexual feelings while failing to help them cope with past personal history of exploitive sex.

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Palm Reading for Beginners.......2007-10-04

This book has been very helpful. It is easy to read & understand. I have truelly enjoyed this book & recommend it to others wanting to learn the basics of palm reading.

Easy terms to master.......2007-08-27

Im just another guy who bought this for the game. I use these techniques not only to impress but to weed out the ones that arent worth getting in your life. This book explains all you need to know in juvenile, easy to understand, terms. Trust me, whether you follow DeAngelo, Mystery, Gunwitch, or even Jeffries, you'll appreciate what you will learn in this book and the more you practice(sarge), the more proficient you'll become. Im almost at the glance level. Now if only I can find a book on cold reading, the two together work wonders (saw the proof in my regular wing).

A good palm reading book is ideal.......2003-03-08

Unlike tarot, palms are hard to lose, for you have to literally be mutilated for this divination not to work. Unfortunately, palms are much harder to read than tarot cards, for the sheer number of lines and wrinkles in a person's hand. This book therefore, is a valuable ally in one's search for the truth.

great stuff.......2003-01-17

Wanting to learn reading techniques I bought and studied Richards book. I began by highlighting things that I thought were very important so later I could make a personal set of notes to study from. After going through the book once and looking back I noticed that about 95% of the book was highlighted. You will use everything in this book. No fluff. The illustrations are helpful and the decriptions are insightful.

Good introduction.......2002-07-11

I can't help feeling that this book was written in a hurry. Whilst I enjoyed reading it, I thought that the illustrations (of which there were many) were poor and quite artificial. Some of the areas of palm reading were beiefly glimpsed over. It seems very disjointed and the layout of each of the marks and areas of the hand could look more classified. While most of it is in here, there must be better than this.

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Fortune in Your Hand
Elizabeth D. Squire
Manufacturer: Random House Value Publishing
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Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 0517669870
Release Date: 1989-01-13

Cheiro's Secrets of the Hand: Your Past, Present and Future

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Cheiro's Secrets of the Hand: Your Past, Present and Future
Cheiro
Manufacturer: Laurier books Ltd. /AES
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Find Your Fortune in Your Hand
Martha Brady Frank Hiteshew
Manufacturer: Scribner's
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Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000K0AARI

Find Your Fortune in Your Hands: A Visual Guide to the Analysis of the Hand

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Find Your Fortune in Your Hands: A Visual Guide to the Analysis of the Hand
Frank & Brady, Martha Hiteshew
Manufacturer: Scribners
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Binding: Spiral-bound
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Fortune in Your Hand
Elizabeth Daniels Squire
Manufacturer: New York: Fleet Publishing Corp. 1960
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Fortune in Your Hand: The Art of Palmistry

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Now in a revised and expanded edition

Fortune in Your Hand: The Art of Palmistry
Elizabeth Daniels Squire
Manufacturer: Five Star Publications, Inc. Chandler, AZ
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 1589850602
Release Date: 2007-04-16

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In a newly revised and expanded edition of this classic handbook of the art of hand-reading (palmistry), author/columnist Elizabeth Daniels Squire takes readers on a step-by-step journey of discovery. Includes illustrations, charts, and real-life examples utilizing the handprints of such notables as Helen Keller, Eleanor Roosevelt, Salvador Dali, and others.

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Now in a revised and expanded edition.......2007-10-06

Now in a revised and expanded edition, Fortune in Your Hand: The Art of Palmistry is a complete how-to guide to palm reading, as well as a comprehensive history of palmistry from prehistoric Indian and Gypsy traditions to the modern day. Featuring all the black-and-white illustrations of the original edition, including hand prints from such well-known figures as Salvador Dali, Carl Sandburg, Eleanor Roosevelt, and Helen Keller, Fortune in Your Hand covers how to make a map of one's own hand; different hand types; the mounts and lines of hands; the traits of a hand that suggest success, luck, or the lack thereof; fingerprints; reading the past and future; and many more fine nuances of the art. The new edition of Fortune in Your Hand is revised by the husband and son of the original author Elizabeth Daniels Squire, and based on her own notes. A bibliography and index round out this excellent standard for anyone interested in palmistry.

Hand Reading: Discover Your Future (Elements of the Extraordinary)

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Hand Reading: Discover Your Future (Elements of the Extraordinary)
Lori Reid
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Its in Your Hands, Daisy P. Duckwitz (An Avon Camelot Book)

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One of my favorite books!

Its in Your Hands, Daisy P. Duckwitz (An Avon Camelot Book)
Jacqueline Shannon
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One of my favorite books!.......2002-04-30

I just loved this book! It was really funny and you could see everything in Daisy's life actually happening! Read this book if you want a laugh or two!

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Oldie but goodie

The New Fortune In Your Hand
Elizabeth Daniels Squire
Manufacturer: Kessinger Publishing, LLC
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 1425487491

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Oldie but goodie.......2007-10-01

The book I have is dated 1960. Yet, it's one of the best books I've come across thus far on the subject of palm reading. Very clear and easy to understand information that allows you to follow along. The diagrams are extremely well drawn and clear. I found answers I was searching for here when I couldn't find them in a brand new book. (that I recently bought and thought was good until I found that a lot of details were not covered.)

I enjoyed the introduction and first few chapters. In some other books, these parts were heavily detailed with history info that really didn't interest me. I found this different in that it was just enough and not too much. I mean, I like to dive in and get to the good parts about what the lines mean and then I'll go back and read about how it all began and the who's who.

Overall, this is good to have for the study of palm reading.

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Excellent resource

A must have for your sewing library!!

Excellent reference

Excellent and thorough illustrated guide

A worthwhile investment

Easy Guide to Sewing Linings (Easy Guide)
Connie Long
Manufacturer: Taunton
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Release Date: 1998-06-01

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Excellent resource.......2007-07-05

I have a lot of sewing books in my sewing room, but this is a resource I use time and time again. It contains excellent instructions for every type of lining: jacket, skirt, pants, dresses. She tells you how to make the patterns for each type as well, if they're not included. PLUS she has all of her helpful hints and short-cuts that don't show up in pattern instructions.I especially love her instructions for quick lining a skirt with waist faceings. Her techniques for bagging linings for sheath dresses is right on. Love this book, and use it all the time.

A must have for your sewing library!!.......2004-03-03

I borrowed this book from our public library to get a better look at it and it was great! It has a lot of detail and great illustrations. I am definetly going to purchase this book for my sewing library in the near future.

Excellent reference.......2003-03-22

This is the definitive book for sewers who want to make linings. Before I bought this book, I thought linings were a waste of time--Armani didn't use them, right? Not anymore! I line most everything I sew. Ms. Long covers lining jackets, dresses, even sweaters--underlinings, classic linings, quick linings. She suggests which fabrics to use, and gives complete directions with construction & insertion. Excellent! Your clothes will hang better, look more expensive, last longer, glide over your skin--great stuff.

Excellent and thorough illustrated guide.......2002-09-06

Great book, everything I could have asked for to help me get on the way to sewing more advanced patterns that look professional. The instructions are thorough and easy to read, with many illustrations.

A worthwhile investment.......2000-12-04

I picked up a copy of Connie Long's book from the library "just for the heck of it". I am going to purchase a copy now. It is packed full with useful tips and information about lining everything. I especially like how she presented making your own lining patterns. While reading this book I was constructing a jacket in which I had to add a partial lining. Had it not been for this reference, I would have not known what to do. The garment looked very professional. Every sewer should have a copy of this as a reference. Thank you Ms. Long.

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A selection of rare and beautiful paintings by some of the greatest botanical artists from the 17th century to the present, chosen from the more than 18,000 drawings and paintings in the Lindley Library, the Royal Horticultural Society's great archive.

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Very useful techniques!

Don't buy this book

by far my favorite childbirth book-- pre delivery

Very helpful for me

Good relaxation tips but narrow-minded

Mind over Labor: A Breakthrough Guide to Giving Birth (Penguin Handbooks)
Carl Jones
Manufacturer: Penguin (Non-Classics)
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0140467629

Customer Reviews:

Very useful techniques!.......2006-06-26

I loved this book! I am a first time mom who just had a wonderul home birth and this book was one of the things that helped me. The ideas that visualizations can help you; that you may need to face emotional/sexual issues before going in to the birth; and that your body knows how to birth; were all great. I highly recommend this book.

Don't buy this book.......2006-01-18

My midwife actually recommended this book, but I was very dissapointed with it. I found that the information was dated and some of the thoughts were rediculous. I was raised in a family of "long haired hippies" and even I found this book to be way over the top. Carl Jones has obviously never given birth himself but is full of opinions about the pleasurable and borderline orgasmic experience that it can be. Give me a break! Labor is gonna hurt regardless of how many pretty flowers you invision and just because a baby comes out of the same place a woman has intercourse does not mean they are similar experiences for the woman. Take my advise and get Easing Labor Pain by Adrienne Lieberman. It gives great tips on visualization and relaxation techniques for a natural childbirth and she explains the entire birthing process in a realistic way.

by far my favorite childbirth book-- pre delivery.......2005-01-31

I love this book. It totally reminded me how to clam and relax myself, and not be a freaked out anxiety ball. I will let you know if it's still my favorite after the baby is born! :)

Very helpful for me.......2004-06-20

I think this book really helped with making the birth of my child turn out to be a great experience for me. I was set on not having an epidural. I was able to deliver my baby within five hours at the hospital without an epidural, with the help of some things I learned from book along with other things. I would say if you want to deliver without pain medication use this book along with other methods that will make you feel comfortable and relaxed.

Good relaxation tips but narrow-minded.......2004-01-06

I found this book to be helpful in some ways, but the obvious bias against hospitals/doctors was a little annoying. I would say if you're looking for some relaxation techniques, you'll probably enjoy this book, but my advice would be to look for something with a little more open-mindedness.

Book Description

The story of renowned architect Albert Kahn.

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Good gift idea for young aspiring architects.......2004-01-12

I bought this as a present for my nephew, along with a field trip of downtown Detroit, where we spend an afternoon spotting Albert Kahn buildings. He loved it and continues to reread this book! It has the right amount of history, a good story and explains basic architectural terms.

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This volume contains the Capitula section, which covers the cathedral chapter and the chapters of the collegiate churches of Beverley, Howden, Ripon and Southwell, and the collegiate chapel of St Mary and Holy Angels beside York Minster. The growth of papal provisions features prominently; tense relations with the York chapter are also in evidence. Visits are recorded - and the installation of York's west window, Melton's lasting legacy.

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