Wayside Trees and Shrubs of Barbados

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Wayside Trees and Shrubs of Barbados

Manufacturer: Macmillan Education Ltd.
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ASIN: 0333154037

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Wayside Trees and Shrubs of Barbados
E.G.B. Gooding
Manufacturer: Macmillan
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Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 0333171047

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All roads lead to Rome--and no one captures the journey in luminous watercolors quite as brillantly as Marlene McLoughlin. Leafing through Road to Rome is like relaxing on a slow train through Italy, with an artist at your side. By means of her watercolor sketchbooks, readers travel from Florence to Rome, and to the legendary hill towns of Arezzo, Siena, Montepulciano, Assisi, Todi, and Cortona, through breathtaking landscapes, unearthly light, and the rustic beauty of the Tuscan and Umbrian countryside. Exquisite watercolors, pen-and-ink sketches, and brief captions depict the land, the food, and the character of one of the most beautiful places on earth in all of its varied details--a shadowy, overgrown Renaissance villa, yellow fields of mustard, a dish of ripe lemons; the Tiber at dawn. Richly evocative, wonderfully inviting, and thoroughly charming. Road to Rome is both a traveler's and a dreamer's delight.

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Illustrations.......2007-02-12

The artist is so talented. I love the way this book is illustrated. I have the other book in the series "Across the Aegean" & "The Passionate Observer" All candy for the eye!
Joan Aikens

Simply Beautiful.......2000-06-28

This book takes me back to Italy every time I open it. Exquisite, thoughtful studies of the intimate details of this breathtaking landscape...vegetable stands, motor-scooters, doorknockers, espresso cups, and poppies! A wonderful gift book. Check out her other titles as well, especially "Across the Agean."

Road to Rome : An Artist's Year in Italy.......2000-03-28

there is nothing like opening a book that has a way of taking the viewer on a journey of color and visual exploration. the Road to Rome is a beautifully illustrated "story" in which the artist brings the rolling hills and tranquil villages of italy to life. her color palette exudes the warmth and charm of the country, and this book would highlight any watercolor enthusiasts collection. I came across Marlene McLoughlins work by chance, and have been a fan ever since!

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Theodore Roosevelt's letters are now accessible in this single-volume compendium of the most revealing of the former president's correspondence.

The man in the arena: Selected speeches, letters & essays (Armed Services edition)

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The man in the arena: Selected speeches, letters & essays (Armed Services edition)
Theodore Roosevelt
Manufacturer: Distributed by the Legacy Project]
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Binding: Unknown Binding
ASIN: B0006SBRD0

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Diagnosed with Asperger Syndrome in adulthood, Jen Birch relates her story with humor and honesty, taking us through the years of frustration and confusion that led to her diagnosis in 1999. She candidly describes her continual search for 'normality,' her experiences at work, her difficulties with relationships, her time spent in a psychiatric hospital and her struggle for correct diagnosis. Talking positively about how her life has changed since her diagnosis, Jen aims to use this newfound knowledge to inform others about the syndrome and how, once its pros and cons are understood, life can be lived to the full.

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The impact of demographic variables on negotiators' problem-solving approach: A two country study : An article from: Journal of Marketing Theory and Practice
Alma Mintu-Wimsatt , and Jule B Gassenheimer
Manufacturer: Association of Marketing Theory and Practice
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Digital
ASIN: B000BE29UO
Release Date: 2005-09-12

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Solving Cross-Country Problems (Threshold Picture Guide Series Number 31)

Manufacturer: Half Halt Press
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Binding: Paperback

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Jumping Cross-Country Fences (Threshold Picture Guides, No 18)

ASIN: 1872082610

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Great for beginners

Informative book

Candlemaking for fun & profit

Valuable Information!!

Wicked Cool

Candlemaking for Fun & Profit (For Fun & Profit)
Michelle Espino
Manufacturer: Prima Lifestyles
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Binding: Paperback

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Basic Candle Making: All the Skills and Tools You Need to Get Started (Basic Books Series)

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Soapmaking for Fun & Profit: Make Money Doing What You Love! (For Fun & Profit)

ASIN: 0761520406

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Discover How to Profit from Your Craft
Have you ever dreamed of learning the beautiful art of candlemaking? You can! Candlemaking For Fun & Profit was written with two purposes in mind: to teach you the basics of this fun craft and to show you how to turn these new skills into cash! Whether you've been crafting for years or are just getting started, you'll learn:
·The benefits and enjoyment of making candles
·The right materials, tools, and equipment to use
·How to create a special "crafting place" in your home
·Ways to sell your creations at craft shows, shops, and other outlets
·Craft-business basics, including pricing, record keeping, and copyrighting
·And much more!
Includes 6 money-making projects you can create at home!
Also:
·Candlemaking how-to's
·Fun and simple projects
·Home-business basics
·Helpful resource section
Barbara Brabec, the For Fun & ProfitTM series editor, is one of the world's leading experts on crafting as a business and is the author of six books on the subject, including Creative Cash. She lives in Naperville, Illinois.

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Great for beginners.......2007-04-01

This book has everything needed for those who are just getting into candles. Witch are:

A great list of candle suppliers(wax,wicks,jars,ect.)

Trouble shooting

Projects

Business how-to

Fragance information

Color dyes information

Wicking help and tips

Plus multiple tips on everything

Informative book.......2007-03-22

This book has helped me in the little things I didn't know about candle making,,very easy to understand and well written.
thanks! good choice!

Candlemaking for fun & profit.......2006-10-25

This book is vague at best. There is not alot of specific info on making candles or running a business. This is an OK book if you find it used and cheap, but your money is better spent on a different book if you want specific technical info on how to make candles.

Valuable Information!!.......2006-08-24

This book explains so much. Just what I will need to get my candle business off the ground! I highly recommend this book!

Wicked Cool.......2006-03-14

This book was extremly helpful. It tells you how to make candles along with suggestions on how to make a business out of it. It tells you the step by step procedure for making everyday candles and tells you how to make some of the more exotic one. A+

The Complete Guide to Gel Candlemaking: Learn How to Create Beautiful, Scented Gel Candle Designs in Just a Few Easy Steps, for Fun and Profit!

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The Complete Guide to Gel Candlemaking: Learn How to Create Beautiful, Scented Gel Candle Designs in Just a Few Easy Steps, for Fun and Profit!
Karen, Renee Graddy
Manufacturer: AuthorHouse
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Binding: Paperback

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Gel Candles: 40 Creative Projects

ASIN: 1420877925

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The Complete Guide to Gel Candlemaking contains step by step, easy to follow instructions, on how to design a wide variety of gel candles, using relaxing essential oils, and natural fragrance oils . . . . . . . . . . (Essential oil Guide included in Book) You will also receive in-depth information on how to purchase the Basic Tools and Supplies needed to get started, along with valuable tips on how to turn your new-found hobby into extra income.

Gel Candles: How To Make For Fun & Profit!

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Disappointing
Great Craft Book
Great little book for the price
Strange; pictures blurry; rather crudely written
Strange; pictures blurry; rather crudely written

Gel Candles: How To Make For Fun & Profit!
Annette Graf
Manufacturer: Graf Pub
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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Gel Candles How To Make For Fun & Profit! When you use gel to make gel candles the results are quick, easy, and spectacular. Gel candles are popular because they last a long time and are fun to make!

This book will tell you what you need to get started, where you can purchase supplies, and provide you with some wonderful candle recipes. It will also provide you with great web sites for Gel Candle enthusiasts and information on how you can sell your gel candles. So let's get started making gel candles for gifts or to create them to sell for profit!

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Disappointing.......2003-07-18

I am just beginning to get into candlemaking as a craft and was very excited to try something new. The book is self-published and it is obvious. Some of the pictures were stretched and are blurry. There are grammar and spelling errors that, being a teacher, were hard for me to overlook. Not all of the recipes were for gel candles, which I think is a little weird given the title of the book. There were a few good ideas, but overall, I don't believe this book was worth the price I paid for it. In fact, Soapmaking for Fun & Profit gave me much better business advice (it applies to all crafts) and I found better instructions for Gel Candles on various web sites for free.

Great Craft Book.......2003-02-06

This is my favorite gel candle book. The design and layout of the book are good and easy to read. There is a lot of good info and guidelines, too.

Great little book for the price.......2003-02-06

I found this book to be very helpful in learning how to make gel candles and it also has some good getting started advice. It covered all the basics materials and steps to get started.

Strange; pictures blurry; rather crudely written.......2002-12-27

Although this book was supposed to focus on gel candles, there were recipes that used no gel at all! Instead, there were simplistic candles made of regular paraffin wax. You got the distinct feeling that someone messed up in publication and put the recipes in by mistake, or that the author was really trying to stretch the length of the book (which was pretty skimpy) and threw these recipes in. Very strange.

Strange; pictures blurry; rather crudely written.......2002-12-27

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Bonsai Secrets: Designing, Growing, and Caring for Your Miniature Masterpieces
Peter Chan
Manufacturer: Reader's Digest Association
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 0762105682

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Masterpieces of Bonsai

Manufacturer: Japan Pubns
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 0870407112

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Bonsai Secrets: Designing, Growing, and Caring for Your Miniature Masterpieces
Peter Chan
Manufacturer: Reader's Digest Association
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000N63H9C

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Masterpieces of Bonsai
Takayanagi Yoshio
Manufacturer: Shufunotomo / Japan
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000UITOSQ

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Mixed, but useful overall.......2003-11-09

Girl-specific lists are always up for extra criticism, and this is no different. The authors do a great job of discussing their criteria, and for me there's a gap between theirs and mine. I want great books, that also are positive for girls. Theirs seems to possibly be books that are positive for girls, but except for that aren't that great. I'd rather a smaller, more selective list.

My problems with this specific book include:

The age groupings - they have 8yrs - 11yrs old, and then 12 & up. I like the middle school grouping better - 11 is much more similar to 12 than 8 is to 10, in my perspective.

Also I dislike that each book stands alone in their descriptions - there may be two books listed my an author, but neither listing will give a clue about that. I prefer where other books by that author are within a listing.

Different genre's are thrown together within each age group, and genre is not identified in the heading info. So it is not possible to skim for fiction only for instance (although that is what most selections are).

The basic info: author, illustrator, year, edition is laid-out in a way that takes 4 lines per book, which is a waste of space.

The descriptions are full, but again it often felt like I was being sold or encouraged to read it. I don't want encouragement, I want assessment/criticism.

Finally, there are the barest of indexes: one has title, author and contributor; the other has subject.

I do like the contributor items: in which a famous woman comments on her favorite books.

So it is certainly useful, and could also be even better in later editions!

A Must for your book shelf.......2001-06-05

This is a carefully constructed resource of books about and for girls. While it includes recommendations on the well known..."Little Women", "Anne of Green Gables" and "Harriet the Spy", it also includes recommendations on unusual, clever and hard to find books such as Jan Andrews' "Very Last First Time" amd Jacqueline Dembar Greene's "Out of Many Waters".

In addition to the typical one paragraph summaries of the books, the authors have interviewed dozens of prominent accomplished American women about their favorite childhood books. Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor particularly enjoyed the "Book of Knowledge",and author, Paula Danziger, read Nancy Drew books and "Little Women".

This is the most thoughtful book of its kind. It reviews 450 books by age and reading level. My daughter and I have discovered wonderful books we would never have found on our own. Be prepared to use your library, well as used book sales and services to find some of the great books.

The authors have clearly put a great deal of thought and effort into best guide of books about and for girls. If you are the sharing the adventure of reading with a girl, this is a must for your book shelf.

Highly recommended

Once Upon a Heroine: 400 Books for Girls to Love.......2000-06-30

I can't tell you how excited I am to have found this book. As a mother of a 2 1/2 year old little girl, I am thrilled that I will have found a tool in which to seek out books that will help build her self esteem, self confidence and self assurance. It'll accompany me on our many trips to the library. The books listed within, are phenomenal. And best of all, it'll carry her from toddler to teenage! It's a must have!

Essential guide for thoughtful readers.......2000-06-27

As the mother of three daughters, I was delighted to discover this meaningful guide to good books for girls. Literature that empowers and inspires a young girl is one more way to launch confident, successful children into an increasingly challenging world. This book makes that concern much more effective and the choices more clearly directed. I especially like the sidebars of high-profile women who reveal their favorite titles from girlhood. It's amazing to see how a simple picture book as a child can have such a radical and lasting effect on an individual. There is guidance and inspiration aplenty in here...and lots to think and talk about at the dinner table, too.

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Thorough and well written

Interesting, illuminating, meticulously researched.

Tedious but Complete

The Definitive Bio on Thompson

Amazing Detail and Research

Savage Art: A Biography of Jim Thompson
Robert Polito
Manufacturer: Vintage
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Jim Thompson was one of the greatest crime novelists ever, leaving behind a legacy of hard-boiled classics like The Grifters and The Getaway. Robert Polito has written the definitive biography of this brilliant American original. Winner of the National Book Critics Circle Award for biography.

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Robert Polito recounts Thompson's relationship with his father, a disgraced Oklahoma sheriff, with the women he adored in life and murdered on the page, with alcohol, would-be censors, and Hollywood auteurs. Unrelenting and empathetic, casting light into the darker caverns of our collective psyche, Savage Art is an exemplary homage to an American original. A National Book Critics Circle Award winner. 57 photos.

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Thorough and well written.......2007-03-03

I highly recommend this 1995 National Book Award winner. Thorough and utterly engrossing, Savage Art will satisfy both longtime Thompson fans and neophytes, providing stunning insight into the man as well as the autobiographical aspects of his ofttimes sordid fictional output. Definitely a must read for those who appreciate noir.

Interesting, illuminating, meticulously researched........2004-11-17

Savage Art is a truly remarkable work of scholarship. In it, Robert Polito meticulously separates out fact from the considerable amount of mythology that surrounds Jim Thompson's life.
Since so much of what Thompson wrote is autobiographical in origin, a knowledge of Thompson's very unusual life history helps the reader better appreciate his work. So it is not at all hard to argue that this is not only a well written and fascinating biography, it is an important one as well.
Polito explains, in exacting detail, how Thompson's life and consequently his writing was influenced by the interpersonal and societal forces he encountered as he matured.
To put it another way. Jim Thompson's worldview was shaped, nurtured and, some would say, warped by his life experiences.
He then took this unique worldview and used it to interpret the self same experiences which formed it. The result is Thompson's very significant contribution to 20th century American fiction. Dark, disturbing books inhabited by sad, desperate characters trapped in hideous circumstances. These are novels that boldly explore areas that would otherwise be unexplorable.
Savage Art is very much a monumental achievement. Essential reading for Jim Thompson fans.

Tedious but Complete.......2003-12-03

I suppose when an author pens a biography of another author, the reader should not expect the biography to provide the same level of reader delight as the author whom the biography covers. Don't get me wrong, Polito does a good job, and he certainly is not a hack writer. His analysis is steady without flights of fancy about Thompson's motives, but it's not too interesting either. Yes, Thompson lived a tought life in Texas and Oklahoma as his flitty father bounced from one dream deal to another, and his time spent in the Texas oil rig jungle is informative not only about Thompson but about the times and condiitons where he lived. Bringing in excerpts from Thompson's writings to explain (or perhaps just to connect the dots) events in his life with parallels in his writings doesn't always work. Yes, the reader can see his father in life and in the person of a corrupt official in one of Thompson's novels, but one can never see the genius--the why.

This award-winning book certainly deserves any awards based on the good scholarship Polito brings to the effort. The details, though, sometimes bog the reader down in minutiae that seem to detract from who Thompson was. One of the more interestings periods of Thompson's life was while working with the WPA as a writer working on the Oklahoma Guide. The connections with the writers and the communist and socialist, including Thompson, even Thompson's activitist role in the WWW is rendered in such detail that the reader wonders why Polito brings in all the detail -- which seems almost like the minutes of a party meeting -- that he does. However, whether intentionally or not, Polito puts the lie to the contention that mystery writers are right-wing apologists for capitalism. Thompson (and perhaps even more so Lous L'Amour who was part of Thompson's group of writers who were involved in Oklahoma's communist party) were not just hacks churning out pulp fiction for the he-man magazines but were men of conscience who were well aware of the plight of the working man during this era in this time and place. The fact that Thompson gave up the party doesn't detract (or indict) from his deep feelings for injustices he experienced in his life and saw in others.

All in all, Polito's work represents excellent scholarship, and in reading this book, you will come away with a close rendering of Jim Thompson's life. However, while well documented and certainly with a pedestrian scholarship, I never felt that Polito found the source of Thomson's real genius.

The Definitive Bio on Thompson.......2001-05-29

If there was ever an American original, it's Jim Thompson. His dark and deranged world-view, expressed in a series of cheap paperbacks in the fifties and sixties, revels in the that part of the American psyche that we ignore and are afraid to look at. Polito's detailed bio explains where Thompson came from, and the events that molded him into the premier writer of American noir. Even if you aren't interested in Thompson and his work, this is an exquisite biography.

Amazing Detail and Research.......2000-06-29

I didn't think it was possible to write a full-scale biography of Thompson because of his scattered, secret life. But Polito has pulled off the seemingly impossible. He gathers together unexpected facts from obscure sources in places all over the country. He combines this with excellent, insightful analysis of this tortured writer's work. When I first read Thompson's novels back in the mid-'80's, it felt like my brain was being turned inside out. I was so astonished I went out and bought every one. Now thanks to Polito we can begin to understand the sources of the horror and the humanity of his novels.

Savage Art : A Biography of Jim Thompson

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Savage Art : A Biography of Jim Thompson
Robert Polito
Manufacturer: Alfred A. Knopf
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Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000VASZN8

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Savage Art, A Biography of Jim Thompson
Robert POLITO
Manufacturer: Alfred A. Knopf
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Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000KP3DX6

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