The red book of trees;: A guide to the cedars, firs, hemlocks, pines, spruces, and other narrow-leaved trees of North America

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The red book of trees;: A guide to the cedars, firs, hemlocks, pines, spruces, and other narrow-leaved trees of North America
Peter Jacobus Van Melle
Manufacturer: Whitman Pub. Co
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Unknown Binding

General | Plants | Biological Sciences | Science | Subjects | Books
General | Trees | Plants | Biological Sciences | Science | Subjects | Books
ASIN: B0007F4KVS

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The Red Book of Trees: A Guide to the Cedars, Firs, Hemlocks, Pines, Spruces, and Other Narrow-Leaved Trees of North America
P. J. Van Melle
Manufacturer: Whitman Publishing Co.
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000JWBOGS

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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.  Covering everything there is to see and do as well as choice lodging and dining, these gorgeous full-color guides are perfect for new and longtime residents as well as vacationers who want a deep understanding of the region they're visiting.
Written and photographed by local residents
Spectacular color photography and over 20 detailed maps
Exploring the Litchfield Hills in northwestern Connecticut and the Berkshires in Western Massachusetts
Extensive historical background, archival images and paintings
Summer festivals and recreational opportunities
Fine restaurants, historical inns, romantic bed-and-breakfasts
Best of Boston, Providence, Newport, and Hartford

About the Author

Anna Mundow has lived and traveled in New England since 1980.  A native of Ireland, she is a correspondent for the Irish Times and a book critic for the New York Daily News.  She is also a regular contributor to Newsday and the Boston Globe, and she has appeared as a commentator on BBC Radio, Monitor Radio, and WGBH television.  Mundow's writing has appeared in a variety of other publications, from the Los Angeles Times and Mirabella to Boston Magazine and the Manchester Guardian.

About the Photographer

James Marshall began making photographs as a teenager in his basement darkroom.  Since 1978 he has traveled extensively throughout Asia, North America, and Europe, covering events and documenting cultures.  Along the way, he produced and edited Hong Kong: Here be Dragons; A Day in the Life of Thailand; and Planet Vegas: A Portrait of Las Vegas.  After nearly 20 years in New York and Connecticut, in 1997 he moved to the Coast of Maine, where he especially enjoys the fish chowder.

Compass American Guides: Massachusetts, 1st Edition (Compass American Guides)

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Compass American Guides: Massachusetts, 1st Edition (Compass American Guides)
Patricia Harris , David Lyon , Anna Mundow , and Lisa Oppenheimer
Manufacturer: Compass America Guides
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

Guidebooks | Reference & Tips | Travel | Subjects | Books

North America | Travel | Subjects | Books

General | Travel | Subjects | Books
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ASIN: 0676904939
Release Date: 2003-09-23

Book Description

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 Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts.

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This fascinating book shows how the New York securities market, with its promise of great wealth and its equally devastating disappointments, is a vital link in the history of American economic growth.

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Like the stock market?.......2000-10-01

I thought this was an excellent book. If you like the stock market or history, you will like this book. The author goes back to the beginnings of the stock market. He spends a lot of time talking about the 1700 and 1800's, how Wall Street got started. Read how J. P. Morgan played Allen Greenspan. How he raised 20 million dollars in 15 minutes! Read about a stock that went from 200 dollars to a thousand! Read about the big dogs in the market who made and lost millions. The only thing I didn't like about it was the author didn't spend as much time on the Great Depression as I would have liked. That is my only complaint. An excellent book.

Kevin

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The Big Board: A History of the New York Stock Market
Robert Sobel
Manufacturer: The Free Press
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000V2IL44

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Big Board: A History of the New York Stock Market
Robert Sobel; Foreword Boradus Mitchell
Manufacturer: FREE PRESS
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000OKMCRU

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The Big Board: a History of the New York Stock Market

Manufacturer: Free Press
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000H7KSWQ

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The Big Board; a History of the New York Stock Market
Robert Sobel
Manufacturer: Free Press
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Unknown Binding
ASIN: B0000CMWHV

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The Big Board. A History of the New York Stock Market
Robert Sobel
Manufacturer: The Free Press
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000NUQP42

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The Big Board. A History of the New York Stock Market. With a Foreword by Broadus Mitchell.
Robert Sobel
Manufacturer: The Free Press 1965.
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000L5G4OA

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The Big Board: A History of the New York Stock Market

Manufacturer: Free Press
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Unknown Binding
ASIN: B0000CO7LI

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The Big Board: a History of the New York Stock Market
Robert Sobel
Manufacturer: Free Press
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000S6MUHM

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THE BIG BOARD: A HISTORY OF THE NEW YORK STOCK MARKET.
Robert. Sobel
Manufacturer: Beard Books,
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000N7GBUS

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Presents data according to sales, product specialty, and percentage of web sales. (Note: this special production classification applies to firms with more than 20% sheetfed and more than 20% web sales.)

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This guide to the birds and birding areas of the Cincinnati Tristate updates, expands, revises and reorganizes the ori- ginal edition. Emphasis is placed on the natural habitats of the Tristate and on the seasonal fluctuation of regional bird populations. The guide is designed primarily for be- ginning birdwatchers and for those visiting the Cincinnati area.

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Useful, basic guide

Excellent for beginners and beyond

Great for first time papermaker.

perfect book for beginners

Lives up to its title

The Papermaker's Companion: The Ultimate Guide to Making And Using Handmade Paper
Helen Hiebert
Manufacturer: Storey Publishing, LLC
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

General | Crafts & Hobbies | Home & Garden | Subjects | Books
General | Papercrafts | Crafts & Hobbies | Home & Garden | Subjects | Books
General | Industrial, Manufacturing & Operational Systems | Engineering | Professional & Technical | Subjects | Books
Manufacturing | Industrial, Manufacturing & Operational Systems | Engineering | Professional & Technical | Subjects | Books
Paper & Woodpulp | Materials Science | Engineering | Professional & Technical | Subjects | Books
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Papermaking with Garden Plants & Common Weeds

The Encyclopedia of Papermaking and Bookbinding

Papermaking Techniques Book: Over 50 Techniques for Making and Embellishing Handmade Paper

Arnold Grummer's Complete Guide to Easy Papermaking

The Art & Craft of Handmade Paper (Dover Craft Books)

ASIN: 1580172008

Book Description

This valuable reference covers everything, from the basics to more advanced techniques like shaped sheets, embossing, laminating,

and watermarking. Included are extensive step-by-step instructions

on processing pulp, building papermaking equipment, and making paper-based projects like cards, lamp shades, and sculpture.

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Useful, basic guide.......2007-05-23

I checked the Papermaker's Companion out of the library just for some basic information about paper making. I found myself referring to it so often that I renewed the loan. And again. Finally, I broke down and bought my own copy. The recipes and instructions are clear and fairly comprehensive. The book contains at least a basic explanation of everything from using recycled paper to making your own pulp from plants and leaves. The projects are interesting and clearly explained. This is a good reference book for experienced paper makers and a good beginner's guide for those just starting out. Although it does contain a few projects for kids, this book is more appropriate for older teens and adults.

Excellent for beginners and beyond.......2007-01-18

Finally, I found a book that isn't about pretty pictures and way out there techniques. This book is about making paper. Helen gives you all the nuances necessary to make paper on your own. This is a comprehensive, information-packed book that is THE must-have for any beginner or even intermediate. Too many books show us beautiful photos of great art work but neglect to give us those finer details that would make our efforts a success. This book shows you how to succeed.

Great for first time papermaker........2007-01-06

I received this book as a gift and I really like it. I am a brand new papermaker and was able to use this book right away and make a recycled paper batch that looked great. The details about making a mould and presses really helped. I recommend this book not only because it has the basics but it also has intermediate concepts.

perfect book for beginners.......2006-06-15

This book assumes you know nothing about hand making paper. It explains each step and gives you the terminology.

Lives up to its title.......2006-01-01

This book contains probably all the technical information you will need to make your own paper from any number of materials -- whether you are starting by recycling paper from your waste bin, or going out into the wild and harvesting the plants yourself. Diagrams are included for most equipment, from simple deckles to elaborate vacuum presses. Included also are the most extensive instructions I've ever seen on how to do large-scale casting, via armature and otherwise. If you are seriously interested in papermaking, you cannot go wrong with this book.

If you are already making paper and looking for project ideas, there are a few, but that isn't really the point of this book. Includes an index and resource guide

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“I recommend Sue Fisher’s Garden Color....It is full of wonderful suggestions and has an unsettling way of making the familiar seem new.”—The New York Times Book Review. “Working season by season and color by color, Fisher lists proven garden performers....This practical and accessible guide [is] made inspiring and irresistible by its knockout photographs.”—Booklist.

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Classic Plant Combinations
David C. Stuart , and David Stuart
Manufacturer: Trafalgar Square Publishing
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

General | Gardening & Horticulture | Home & Garden | Subjects | Books

Book Description

"There is an infinite number of possible plant combinations--but some simply take your breath away." David Stuart's opening observation is dramatically demonstrated in Classic Plant Combinations. This gorgeous book presents 75 plant groupings that have achieved classic status--the ancient pairing of roses and honeysuckle, prized for their scent and form; Monet's timeless pools of irises and water lilies; the elegant genius of Gertrude Jekyll's mingling of hostas and ferns; the luxuriant expanse of Rosemary Verey's alliums and laburnums. Arranged by garden area and type, and spanning the length of gardening history, the plantings encompass borders, woodland and water areas, walls and trellises, kitchen gardens, and wildflower meadows. Throughout, Stuart details each combination's origins, explains why it has become a classic, and provides designer profiles as well as expert advice on cultivation and design. The book is complete with 200 sumptuous color photos and paintings. David Stuart is a leading garden designer and the author of Gardening with Antique Plants.

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Classic Plant Combinations
David Stuart
Manufacturer: Conran Octopus
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000OH7AY8

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great stories

Excellent

Putting Family First: Successful Strategies for Reclaiming Family Life in a Hurry-Up World
William J. Doherty , and Barbara Carlson
Manufacturer: Holt Paperbacks
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

Family Activities | Parenting & Families | Subjects | Books
General | Family Relationships | Parenting & Families | Subjects | Books
Child Care | Parenting | Parenting & Families | Subjects | Books
General | Parenting | Parenting & Families | Subjects | Books
General | Parenting & Families | Subjects | Books
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Take Back Your Kids: Confident Parenting in Turbulent Times

The Intentional Family: Simple Rituals to Strengthen Family Ties

The Over-Scheduled Child: Avoiding the Hyper-Parenting Trap

Take Back Your Marriage: Sticking Together in a World That Pulls Us Apart

Reclaiming Childhood: Letting Children Be Children in Our Achievement-Oriented Society

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Health o Meter HDC100-01 "Grow with Me" Teddy Bear Scale for Babies and Toddlers

Braun IRT 4020 ThermoScan Ear Thermometer

ASIN: 0805068384

Book Description

In the past twenty years, childrens free time has declined by twelve hours a week, time spent on structured sports activities has doubled, family dinners are down by a third, and the number of families taking vacations together has decreased by 28 percent. When William J. Doherty and Barbara Z. Carlson observed this trend in their own families and community, they took action and founded Family Life First, an organization committed to helping parents reclaim family time.Doherty and Carlson offer realistic ways to regain valuable family connections and embark on more balanced, meaningful relationships at home. Drawing on their years of hands-on experience, they share tips for time-crunched parents on how to: get everyone to sit down for family meals make bedtime a meaningful end to the day plan family outings and vacations make time for your marriageMore than just a time-management manual, this book delves into the issues that lie at the heart of all family-related choices, revealing innovative ways to address scheduling conflicts, competitiveness, and the many other situations that cause daily angst. Offering a new perspective on a fraying institution, Putting Family First restores a sense of fulfillment, fun, and security to the family once again.

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great stories.......2003-09-30

This book was helpful for me because it had stories about real families, real struggles, and personal solutions. I've found the most helpful tips always come from other families or parents. This book offers plenty!!

Excellent.......2003-01-05

A thought provoking book that examines how our family life has slipped away from us because of overscheduling of activities, as well as the addiction to tv and computer. Offers excellent guidelines for getting back on track and reconnecting with our family and community. I am putting some of these ideas to practice in my own family, and find that we are becoming much closer. Who should read this? Anyone who wishes to become closer to their loved ones, and is concerned with the hectic pace of their lives.

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