Plant galls of the California region

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Plant Galls of California.......2004-09-22

This paperback book contains a key to the galls, and the text gives excellent descriptions to each of the galls. The text is accompanied by line drawings of the galls and occasionaly black and white photos. Anyone interested is the origin of the colorful galls of California would like this book.

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The 37 detailed neighborhood maps in this guide will help you immediately locate the hotels, restaurants, shops, and sights of Orlando and Central Florida.

Orlando & Central Florida Access (2nd ed)

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Orlando & Central Florida Access (2nd ed)
Vaughan , and Mike Etzkin
Manufacturer: Access Pr
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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Orlando & Central Florida Access
Access Press
Manufacturer: Access Press
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Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000OEYI5K

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Access
Manufacturer: HarperCollins Publishers
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Binding: Paperback

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Although overshadowed by her higher-profile successors, Lou Henry Hoover was in many ways the nation's first truly modern First Lady. She was the first to speak on the radio and give regular interviews. She was the first to be a public political persona in her own right. And, although the White House press corps saw in her "old-fashioned wifehood," she very much foreshadowed the "new woman" of the era.

Nancy Beck Young presents the first thoroughly documented study of Lou Henry Hoover's White House years, 1929-1933, showing that, far from a passive prelude to Eleanor Roosevelt, she was a true innovator. Young draws on the extensive collection of Lou Hoover's personal papers to show that she was not only an important First Lady but also a key transitional figure between nineteenth- and twentieth-century views on womanhood.

Lou Hoover was a multifaceted woman: a college graduate, a lover of the outdoors, a supporter of Girl Scouting, and a person engaged in social activism who endorsed political involvement for women and created a program to fight the Depression. Young traces Hoover's many philanthropic efforts both before and during the Hoover presidency-contrasting them with those of her husband-and places her public activities in the larger context of contemporary women's activism. And she shows that, unlike her predecessors, Hoover did more than entertain: she revolutionized the office of First Lady.

Yet as Young reveals, Hoover was constrained as First Lady by her inability to achieve the same results that she had previously accomplished in her very public career for the volunteer community. As diligently as she worked to combat the hardship of the Depression for average Americans by mobilizing private relief efforts, her efforts ultimately had little effect.

Although her celebrity has paled in the shadow of her husband's negative association with the Great Depression, Lou Hoover's story reveals a dynamic woman who used her activism to refashion the office of First Lady into a modern institution reflecting changes in the ways American women lived their lives. Young's study of Hoover's White House years shows that her legacy of innovation made a lasting mark on the office and those who followed.

This book is part of the Modern First Ladies series.

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The first 'modern' First Lady .......2005-01-10

Since her husband is now permanently associated with the Great Depression, and subsequently banished to history's 'bad presidents' list, Nancy Beck Young's book accomplishes a formidable task: encouraging readers to find something positive about the Hoovers, especially Lou Henry.

Flouting her generation's ideas about what a woman (especially a 'public' woman) loved or did, Lou Henry Hoover was involved with the outdoors, particularly the Girl Scouts. Although this participation does not seem very revolutionary today, it was remarkable for a woman who had grown up when women running around in the outdoors actually was considered a very scandalous activity.

Although she did not have her own radio show or chair a presidential task force, Lou Henry Hoover was a revolutionary force in her own right.

Mrs. Hoover similarly became engaged with private-sector relief efforts which attempted to end the Great Depression, but these proved much less successful than her other projects. Like her husband, Mrs. Hoover could not realize that the private sector lacked the resources to salvage a decimated economy, the same government which printed the nation's money supply would have to step in.

Clearly empathetic towards her subject, Young is also objective enough to avoid romanticizing the Hoover's strong free-market economic beliefs. Her scholarship adds a complexity to both the Hoovers and an understanding of the first lady's constantly evolving role.

A relatively 'traditional' public demeanor ultimately enabled Mrs. Hoover to begin a transition of the "First Lady" role AND "American Womanhood" which her successors are only continuing.

Lou Henry Hoover: Activist First Lady.(Book review): An article from: Presidential Studies Quarterly

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Lou Henry Hoover: Activist First Lady.(Book review): An article from: Presidential Studies Quarterly
T. Alissa Warters
Manufacturer: Thomson Gale
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Binding: Digital

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This digital document is an article from Presidential Studies Quarterly, published by Thomson Gale on December 1, 2006. The length of the article is 1037 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: Lou Henry Hoover: Activist First Lady.(Book review)
Author: T. Alissa Warters
Publication: Presidential Studies Quarterly (Magazine/Journal)
Date: December 1, 2006
Publisher: Thomson Gale
Volume: 36 Issue: 4 Page: 767(3)

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Woman of substance: Mrs. Herbert Hoover was no ordinary first lady.(Lou Henry Hoover: Activist First Lady)(Book Review) : An article from: The Weekly Standard

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Woman of substance: Mrs. Herbert Hoover was no ordinary first lady.(Lou Henry Hoover: Activist First Lady)(Book Review) : An article from: The Weekly Standard
Kristie Miller
Manufacturer: Thomson Gale
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Binding: Digital
ASIN: B000B3DUJY
Release Date: 2005-08-17

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This digital document is an article from The Weekly Standard, published by Thomson Gale on August 8, 2005. The length of the article is 1255 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: Woman of substance: Mrs. Herbert Hoover was no ordinary first lady.(Lou Henry Hoover: Activist First Lady)(Book Review)
Author: Kristie Miller
Publication: The Weekly Standard (Magazine/Journal)
Date: August 8, 2005
Publisher: Thomson Gale
Volume: 10 Issue: 44 Page: 33(2)

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Why not on CD?

CALLING ALL MACULAR DEGENERATES...

Audiotape version

Value for sufferers and doctors

Wonderful book for those who suffer from AMD and those who c

Twilight: Losing Sight, Gaining Insight
Henry Grunwald
Manufacturer: Knopf
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ASIN: 0375404228
Release Date: 1999-10-19

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Having worn eyeglasses for most of his life, Henry Grunwald merely thought a new prescription was in order when he tried to pour himself some water one day and completely missed the glass. A visit to the eye doctor revealed much more: Grunwald was in the early stages of macular degeneration, an incurable condition that causes increasingly blurred vision and near blindness. His condition was first diagnosed in 1992; he can now discern only fuzzy shapes and colors, while reading has become the "visual equivalent of struggling for breath." To a man who has devoted his life to the written word, the inability to read and write on his own was particularly difficult to accept. With time and effort, however, acceptance did arrive, and Twilight: Losing Sight, Gaining Insight is an elegant memoir of the lessons learned from his debilitating illness.

A former editor in chief of Time, Inc., author of One Man's America, and once the U.S. ambassador to his native Austria, Grunwald first confronted his illness like the first-rate journalist he is. He gathered information, read widely, and questioned the experts, amassing an eclectic blend of fascinating tidbits regarding the history of the eye, as well as discussions on art, culture, and mythology. He meanders from light-sensitive primitive organisms to the latest surgical wizardry to ancient Egyptian remedies for eye maladies (the innards of yellow frogs and the milk of women who had borne only boys apparently worked wonders). He also discovers that Henry James, James Thurber, and Jorge Luis Borges all suffered from a similar loss of sight, as did Michelangelo and Monet. There must be some comfort in knowing one is in good company.

In learning more about the ailment, he ultimately learns more about himself, and it is this introspection that gives this book its subtle beauty. He learns to pay more attention to ordinary objects--the gleam of brass fixtures, the sleek contour of tools, the elegance of machines--as well as to gaze anew at the familiar faces of friends and family. He even uses his blurred vision as a way to interpret beloved paintings differently. Looking backward, he restructures visual memories into a "kaleidoscope of the past" that is beyond the whims of his failing eyes. Though he candidly discusses his fears, anger, and depression, with particular attention paid to his lost independence and reliance on others, his attitude on the whole is admirable. And he manages to retain a sense of humor. In one passage he recalls how he once extended a handshake to what he believed to be the maitre d' at a restaurant, only to be told that he had greeted a large statue of a monkey instead.

Grunwald's absorbing memoir is an eloquent reminder that the eyes are not the only instruments with which to discern beauty. In many respects, his loss of sight served only to sharpen his vision. --Shawn Carkonen

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In 1992, when Henry Grunwald missed a glass into which he was pouring water, he assumed that he needed new eyeglasses, not that the incident was a harbinger of darker times. But in fact Grunwald was entering the early stages of macular degeneration -- a gradual loss of sight that affects almost 15 million Americans yet remains poorly understood and is, so far, incurable. Now, in Twilight, Grunwald chronicles his experience of disability: the clouding of his sight, and the daily struggle to overcome its physical and psychological implications; the discovery of what medicine can and cannot do to restore sight; his compulsion to understand how the eye works, its evolution, and its symbolic meaning in culture and art.

Grunwald gives us an autobiography of the eye -- his visual awakening as a child and young man, and again as an older man who, facing the loss of sight, feels a growing wonder at the most ordinary acts of seeing. This is a story not merely about seeing but about living; not merely about losing sight but about gaining insight. It is a remarkable meditation.

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Why not on CD?.......2005-03-03

This is not a review per se in that I have not read the book. However, I wanted to buy it on CD for my father-in-law, who is 89 years old and HAS macular degeneration. As a result, he is now unable to read at all. It is peculiar to me that this particular book is not available on CD since many in its target audience would likely be victims of the degenerative eye disease that is its topic. Are there plans to put it in an audio format?

CALLING ALL MACULAR DEGENERATES..........2004-06-21

Written by a retired Editor-in-Chief of Time, Inc. publications, this slender tome gives the author's musings on macular degeneration, which is an incurable, age-related, gradual loss of vision that affects millions of Americans. It is a loss that the author himself experienced, though initially, having worn eyeglasses all his life, he simply thought that he needed a prescription for stronger lenses.

The author gives the reader a historical perspective of age related macular degeneration and the state of this disease in the medical world today. He also recounts his early struggle with the permanent loss of vision and his somewhat difficult transition to the world of the blind and partially blind, given the fact that his life had always revolved around the written word and voracious reading.

This is a very personal chronicle of one man's journey, both physical and emotional, to a new phase in his long and rich life. It is clearly a journey that the author would have preferred not to have taken, but having taken it, though against his will, he makes the most of it. A gifted writer, the author shares his experiences with great candor and insight.

This is an informative, inspirational work from the heart. Those who read it will gain knowledge of the insidious disease that is macular degeneration. It is certainly a disease with which all those who may potentially become afflicted should be familiar. Baby Boomers, in particular, should take heed.

Audiotape version.......2002-06-20

This book has so much to offer my alert and intelligent 90 year-old uncle, who is struggling to maintain his existential connection with life as macular generation cuts him off from the reading that has given him intellectual sustenance over so many years, that it is really depressing not to find an audiotape version available on Amazon.

June

Value for sufferers and doctors.......2001-07-11

My mother has macular degeneration and needed this book on tape. .... My mom found the book to be very helpful. I also read it to try to understand better what she deals with every day. She also purchased 2 copies of the book in hardcover for her eye specialists. Although they know all the medical information already, the book can give them insight into their patient's plight. I recommend the book to anyone who knows or works with someone with low vision.

Wonderful book for those who suffer from AMD and those who c.......2001-02-24

This is a brilliant analysis of the deterioration of vision by Mr. Grunwald who has gone through it. He handles his unfortunate situation with grace and class.

I am very surprised that this text has not been published in audio form since there are so many individuals who cannot read because of AMD, but would gain so much from Mr. Grunwalds words.

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Twilight: Losing Sight, Gaining Insight
Henry GRUNWALD
Manufacturer: Alfred A. Knopf
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000UZVJ4G

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Twilight: Losing Sight, Gaining Insight
Henry A. (Henry Anatole) Grunwald
Manufacturer: Alfred a Knopf Inc
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000NZS6QW

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Twilight: Losing Sight, Gaining Insight (Audio)
Henry Grunwald
Manufacturer: Random House
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Audio Cassette
ASIN: B000K01C98

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A Must for Quilters

Around the Block

A must for any quilter!

around the block with Judy Hopkins

Around the Block with Judy Hopkins: 200 Rotary-Cut Blocks in 6 Sizes
Judy Hopkins
Manufacturer: That Patchwork Place
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Binding: Paperback

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Pieced Borders: The Complete Resource

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Book Description

It's all at quilter's fingertips--patterns and complete directions for constructing 200 classic quilt blocks in six different sizes! Along with valuable tips on quilt planning, calculating yardage, making multiple blocks, assembling quilt tops, and creating borders, quilters will find:

• Bear's Paw, Churn Dash, Flock of Geese, Lost Ship, Snail's Trail--200 favorite blocks made from simple squares, rectangles, and triangles

• Quick rotary-cutting techniques explained in easy-to-follow instructions, and all completely template-free

• Detailed diagrams illustrating piecing order, with suggestions for color and value placement

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must have.......2007-09-18

This book is perfect for any quilter. Has information to change block sizes, yardage calculations and more. This is a must have book that any quilter can use to create your own quilt or to help you put together from other patterns. Wonderful information.

A Must for Quilters.......2007-08-13

This is the book all quilters must have. It has a variety of block designs and gives you cutting directions for different block sizes. As a quilt teachers it has saved me time in increasing and reducing block sizes. I love this book for the beginner and the more experience quilter.

Around the Block.......2007-05-20

This book is a classic in the quilting field. I recommed it for those who want to break away from the canned patterns and do their own designing. It allows you to work different sized blocks together easily.

A must for any quilter!.......2006-03-27

This is my second time to purchase this terrific reference book. I have loaned it out so many times that I can remember where my original copy is!! The rotary cutting directions are clear and accurate.

around the block with Judy Hopkins.......2006-03-21

I got the book really quick and it is in great shape. Just what I wanted. Thank you, Susie

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Around The Block With Judy Hopkins
Judy Hopkins
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Binding: Paperback
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Oasis of the North a Highland Garden
Dawn MacLeod
Manufacturer: Hyperion Books
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Binding: Paperback

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OASIS OF THE NORTH : A HIGHLAND GARDEN.

Manufacturer: The Country Book Club
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Binding: Hardcover
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OASIS OF THE NORTH A HIGHLAND GARDEN.

Manufacturer: Hutchinson
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Binding: Unknown Binding
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Perfevt gift for new dads

Poorly Laid out but some good exercises

Rookie Dad

A must buy

Rookie Dad: Fun and Easy Exercises and Games for Dads and Babies in Their First Year
Susan Fox
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Get in the game of fatherhood!

All new dads want to bond with their babies -- but how? With seventy-two safe, simple exercises, each illustrated with a fun photograph, Rookie Dad helps busy fathers make a real connection with their little ones -- and have a ball doing it!

"Shake Hands with Dad" promotes motor coordination
"Eyes on the Ball" boosts eye-tracking skills
"Flashlight Tag" is fun at lights-out time
"Crunch Time" helps baby learn balance while tightening Daddy's abs
"Box Score" is a fantastic tool for bedtime,helping babies enjoy snug spaces

These and other age-appropriate activities, designed for the newborn to the twelve-month-old, help develop fundamental skills needed for sitting, crawling, walking, and more. They also plant the seeds for a lifelong love of sports and physical fitness. But all Baby knows is Dad is really fun to be with!

Be a champion to the MVP in your life -- by sharing the joyful and unique approach to quality time illustrated in Rookie Dad.

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Wasn't Helpful.......2007-09-03

Got this for my hubby for Christmas last year. He opened it a few times. Was not impressed with the "games" they had in there. Pretty obvious type things, or variations of the same game, or just strange ones. Wish I hadn't spend the $$ on this, as it's just sitting on a shelf.

Perfevt gift for new dads.......2005-08-22

This book was a gift for my friends husband, as they just had their baby. He really does like the book. I thought it was a good idea to buy, as it gives new dads some good ideas what to do with their newborns, other than stare at them :-)

Poorly Laid out but some good exercises.......2004-02-01

Most of the exercises are good and one usually comes to them naturally. It's a good reference to get a base set of things to do with your child. The only problem is it's poorly laid out meaning some of the sets are birth - 3 months with another set being birth to 6 months. Why not have them birth, 3 months, 6 months etc. The pictures are somewhat useless as well in that they show a guy and a child smiling. Diagrams with how the exercises should be performed might be a bit better.

Rookie Dad.......2002-06-16

My husband is going to be a first time Dad this September.
For Father's day I chose this book as a little guide for him to enjoy.I know he is going to be a fantastic Father but wanted to give him some fun games to enjoy with the baby.I love the way the book explains all the exercises incorporating the whole sporting theme.The pictures are also fantastic.I just know my husband is going to gain so much from this book in turn enjoying his time with our child.I am pleased I chose this book for his first.

A must buy.......2002-04-04

If you are looking for a book with tons of fun games and excercises to do with your infant, this is the book. I swear by it. We were trying to help my daughter crawl and I found an excercise/game in the book that had her crawling in days!!!

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Roland Terry: Master Northwest Architect
Justin Henderson , and Roland Terry
Manufacturer: University of Washington Press
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Every great architect offers an original vision, one that synthesizes and then transcends all that he or she has learned. Roland Terry's career follows that archetypal mode, yet Terry occupies a unique place in the Northwest architectural tradition. The elements that define his originality are subtle, a fusion of classic Northwest Modernist traditions leavened with a warm yet cosmopolitan sophistication, one that grew organically out of his education, his background in the thriving Seattle art and architecture communities of the 1930s, 1940s, and 1950s, and his experiences while traveling and living abroad.

Poised between modern functionalism and rich traditionalism, Roland Terry's work embraces the best of old and new. His body of residential work in Seattle and elsewhere illuminates the subtle depth, power, and completeness of his design talents. He had a matchless skill at integrating his ideas with the needs of his clients, particularly with regard to interior design. As is evident in the book, these are houses made for the ages. Renowned glass artist Dale Chihuly wrote of Terry's work, "whenever I've visited a Roland Terry house it's been like visiting Matisse's chapel or Renoir's studio-one of those special days that you remember forever."

This is not to suggest that Terry's commercial work pales in comparison. On the contrary: from the earliest incarnations of Seattle's Canlis Restaurant in the late 1940s through the myriad restaurants, shops, hotels, and offices designed in the 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s, Terry created a striking and original body of institutional buildings and interiors, including the original Nordstrom flagship store in downtown Seattle, the Half Moon Hotel in Montego Bay, Jamaica, the Kahala Hilton (now Mandarin Oriental) Hotel in Honolulu. A number of these groundbreaking commercial projects are included here to illustrate the remarkable diversity of architectural and decorative approaches that Terry and his partners and associates employed in creating comfortable, user-friendly public buildings. As is true with his residences, Terry never chased fads or trends in his commercial designs. Instead, he sought the timeless, essential, and complete response to the given design problem-and he did so with subtlety and style.

During Roland Terry's long and eventful career, spanning more than half a century, it was his ability to see the whole picture, to envision a complete design embracing site, building, and interiors that remains unique to this day in the Northwest. Couple that singular talent with a rigorous attention to detail and a remarkable ability to integrate art into architecture-and you have an American original of the Northwest genre.

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Bernard Shaw
Collected Letters (4 Vol. Set) 1874-1897; 1898-1910; 1911-1925; 1926-1950
Manufacturer: Dodd, Mead & Viking
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Binding: Hardcover
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Bernard Shaw: Collected Letters Vol. 4 : 1926-1950
Bernard Shaw
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Collected Letters 1926-1950
Bernard SHAW
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