In Those Days: A Diplomat Remembers (Adst-Dacor Diplomats and Diplomacy Series)

Book Description

This is a candid, often funny, autobiography of a 20th century American diplomat who spent most of his life in high-level diplomacy in Asia and Africa. The story takes Jim Spain from an Irish Catholic childhood in gangster-era Chicago, through military service as Douglas MacArthurs photographer in occupied Japan, and university life at Chicago and a Ph.D. from Columbia. His Foreign Service career brought postings in Islamabad, Istanbul, Ankara and four ambassadorshipsin Tanzania, Turkey, the United Nations (as deputy permanent representative), and Sri Lanka.

Customer Reviews:

A touching, very real story about a diplomatic life........1999-06-06

This book is a realistic view of the glamorous and not so glamourous sides of the foreign service. It shows the beholdenness to politicians of a career FSO. An easy read, it also puts ambition into perspective by showing the tradegies of the author, which I felt was the chief lesson learned from the book. People who desire foreign service careers should definitely read the book. The lessons of a past ambassador are invaluble to those who aspire to the same goal.

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Keep away.

The best introduction to Baudrillard's thought

[price] worth spending

Unhealthy Pretentious Chaos

Moronic.

Introducing Baudrillard, 2nd Edition (Introducing...(Totem))
Chris Horrocks
Manufacturer: Totem Books
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 1840460873

Book Description

This book cuts beneath the controversy of this misunderstood intellectual to present his radical claims that reality has been replaced by a simulated world of images and events.

Customer Reviews:

Keep away........2006-07-27

First off about me. I read philosophy books as a hobby or passion of mine. I am not a scholar and do need some guidance to some subjects out there. I have read many of the Introducing series and those have helped me lots. Some of those include Nietzsche, evolution and Postmodernism. After reading those I persued the subjects with further more in depth readings and I owe some thanks to these first introductory books. However, this is a diferent case.

First off I had an interest in Baudrillard and wanted something introductoy. The way this book is written is horrendous. There is no real organizing to the information and even if u disregard that it is hard to even tell what the writer is trying to say. Putting question marks on lines make them a question for example. It is very confusing reading some lines as some are meant as a joke and others are sarcastic remarks. I dont find either amuzing or funny. I have given alot of time to this book giving it chances and Im almost finished. Dont know where else to look for a good introductory book on Baudrillard but this is definitely not the place for ANY starter. Maybe a crash course on this guy isnt easy. What I truely hate is not caring about the quality being published by the series. It is insulting and a robbery.

Do NOT get this book.

The best introduction to Baudrillard's thought.......2002-03-17

Ignore the above - like all the books in the Introducing series, this is an exceptionally coherent and successful overview. The format is particularly appropriate and successful in the case of Baudrillard, and it is possible for the intelligent reader to grasp all his key ideas. The best introduction to his thought.

[price] worth spending.......2001-07-03

The "Introducing" series are very effective in my view because they both go in depth with the critical theories or foundations of a certain thinker and go through their less significant points. I think seeing all the points without sustaining all belief into the ideas of a person like Baudrillard is great by not getting too caught up in their claims. "Introducing Baudrillard" compares his significance as a thinker to other contemporary and past philosophy very well and being familiar with the intensity of Baudrillard's claims is well worth the time and money.

Unhealthy Pretentious Chaos.......2000-07-02

Like most of the Totem Introducing series, I thought Introducing Baudrillard was going to be not quite in depth and truely lacking. Where Introducing Postmodernism was medicore but attempted to go in depth, Introducing Baudrillard is consistently shallow.

My main gripe is the lack of clearity, and it's illogical plot of Baudrillard's philosophical development. And the way book is written is flat out horrible, which makes the whole read incomprehrensible.

If your an undergrad student looking to learn about contemporary and postmodern philosophy like myself, well FORGET INTRODUCING BAUDRILLARD!

Moronic........1999-08-18

Icon's Books' series of comic-book reductions of the works of the most abstruse thinkers scrapes the bottom of the barrel with this publication.

Never mind the fact that this series exposes the scholar to the ridiculous spectacle of, for example, Jacques Derrida's writings expressed through the same medium as that of the Beano: it's the attempt to compress and simplify complex ideas that falls flat. And it's so obvious that neither the authors nor the publishers care that they have not succeeded.

If you're a student, and you think this series of books might be ideal for cramming, forget it: you might as *well* read the Beano. And if you thought Introducing Postmodernism was badly explained, believe me, this one has all the comprehensibility of Joyce encrypted. It spends about four lines (i.e, one page) skimming over *some* of Baudrillard's thoughts. If you think you'll understand Baudrillard's corpus of delphic pronoucements by being taken through him at that blinding speed, then the more fool you: I'm afraid there are some writers who simply can't be distilled down to Cliffs Notes or worse. The quick-fix approach has ended in failure for the publishers, since the too-exiguous summary has merely created more incomprehension. They have tried to summarise a demanding body of work to cater to the lazy and the incomprehending. Sorry, guys: Baudrillard for Dummies is an oxymoron.

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Millions of ways to mix and match! Here's how it works:

Each menu planner has 28 days worth of new menu choices; pages are split into thirds and are interchangeable. There are 20,000 menu combinations in each book. No matter which combination the reader chooses, carb counts and nutrients are correct for the entire dayautomatically. Readers can mix and match among all of the menu planners if they want; millions of combinations are possible!

Updated third editions of the Month of Meals series feature:

Complete nutrient analysis and carbohydrate count for every meal
Every meal includes the same number of carbs, no matter which choice is picked4560 grams for every breakfast, 6075 grams for every lunch, and 7085 grams for every dinnerthis helps keep blood sugar levels stable

Covered spiral binding increases bookshelf visibility

Customer Reviews:

Great cookbook! .......2007-05-16

My dietitian recommended this and all of the ADA Month of Meals books and I like this one the best so far. All of the recipes are easy to follow and taste great.
I highly recommend this book to anyone who wants to eat healthier.

www.valderbeebeshow.com.......2006-03-05

The ADA is currently the most accurate and substantial nutritional source for how we live today. Month of Meals was created for diabetics but is also an excellence source for all of us who want to lose or maintain a healthy weight while eating good food.

Don't bother unless you are a new diabetic.......2005-09-30

This book doesn't have many recipes in it. It has some. Mostly it has suggestions such as for dinner you are to get a thin and crispy pizza from Pizza hut and have a salad with it. Or for Breakfast 1 package of instant oatmeal, wheat germ, 1 mini pack of raisons, and 1 cut fat free milk. For lunch one such suggestion is 1 Stouffer's lean cuisine cheese cannelloni 1/2 cup steamed broccoli, with margarine and 2 bread sticks and 2 cups mixed berries. Those aren't recipes!! The recipes are ok but because my husband is a picky eater we can only try about 5 of them. There are only about 28 recipes included. I'm not totally sorry I bought the book because my husband is newly diagnosed and it does have some good information in the book for newly diagnosed people. I will NEVER buy any of the others.

Like the cut-a-ways.......2003-03-21

I like the cut-a-ways so we can plan the whole day on one page. That has been the bigest help for me.

Waste of Money and Paper.......2003-03-21

I found this book total worthless. The recipes are inane and the only nutritional breakdown is on carbs for the total meal, with no ability to break down the parts. As anyone who monitors their blood sugar knows, it is not just "carbs" that are important, but the type (source) of carbs plus the balance of them with proteins and fats. Skip this book even if you don't need to watch your carbs!

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A pretty face, but impractical

Pretty, but lacking in substance.

A timeless classic !

This is a special one!

What a beautiful Book ! I love it !

Seduction and Spice: 130 Recipes for Romance
Rudy Sodamin , and Rudolf Sodamin
Manufacturer: Rizzoli International Publications
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 084782215X
Release Date: 2000-02-05

Book Description

Seduction and Spice is not only the perfect gift, but a fabulous and authoritative cookbook as well. The delicious compilation of 130 recipes is guaranteed to have you nibbling-- on Lobster Risotto, Chocolate Mousse...or on your lover's neck!

As the executive chef for two world-class cruise-ship kitchens-- the QE2 and, currently, the Royal Caribbean lines-- Rudolf Sodamin is a modern-day Cupid, uniquely qualified to make any meal into a special occasion. A book for the cook, or that special someone, Seduction and Spice promises flavorful, sensual encounters.

Customer Reviews:

A pretty face, but impractical.......2006-10-09

This is a truly beautiful coffee table book, but the ingredients were not only impractical, but repetitive. Only a few recipes were practical (and I'm into gourmet food). Other recipes did provide inspiration to create my own versions with ingredients that were easier to find.

Pretty, but lacking in substance........2005-09-03

I can't understand why this book has 5 stars. Yes, the binding is very pretty in red velvet. However, the recipes are not very practical. I am not looking for an every day cookbook here, either. A good portion of the recipes, especially appetizers, use caviar. If they don't use caviar, they use oysters. I want to emphasize that I didn't purchase this book for every day cooking - I wanted something for those special nights. I'm not complaining about expensive ingredients, or how long they take. There's just no substance, nothing that will wow anyone. I have found possibly 3 recipes that I can use.

For the average cook, this book is definitely a no. You're not going to spend 5 hours on these recipes. If you don't like caviar or oysters, again a no. At least half of the recipes use one or the other, if not both. For a good cook, one who enjoys spending time perfecting a culinary delight, there are many other good "couples" books out there, and many with much more variety. I can't recommend this book as a cook book, but maybe as a nice coffee table book.

A timeless classic !.......2000-05-18

Interesting and entertaining. I love this book, it is so beautiful! I am not kidding - serious it is so beautiful that you would like to frame it. You will have a ball reading through this great BOOK, exploring and creating your own surrounding To me, that what cooking should be - entertaining and sharing your food, ! Great work Chef !

This is a special one!.......2000-05-05

This cookbook is special for many reason,It's presents a great Cookbook, It reflects's the author's charm,personality,generosity and humor. Rudi a tutor to many of cooks and today's Excutive Chef's around the world and a companion in my life as the former Excutive Chef onboard QE2. Neverteless, I have great confidence you all love this book, a treasure! as this book is not just a book of recipes , it is a book of love & passion,a book about Aphrodisiac, its food the very art of living, of which Rudi is a master.

What a beautiful Book ! I love it !.......2000-04-29

This cookbook is it.!turn off the TV, and read this cookbook. I am so happy I got this book, I never knew about aphrodisiacs, I like the sense of humor in the well writen conversation sidebars. Oh' - I love it!

Book Description

Artists, designers, craftspeople, and embroiderers will find endless inspiration in this rich sourcebook, filled with 4,000 beautiful images of flowers and plants in a range of styles and from a variety of historical periods. All the high-quality, beautifully drafted pictures can easily be enlarged and photocopied, and the organization makes it easy to find just what's wanted. The choice is simply astounding. Pore through Egyptian, Greek, Romanesque, Byzantine, Folk, Medieval, Islamic, Chinese, Japanese, Art Nouveau, and Art Deco motifs, blossoming in profusion on the pages. In addition to floral favorites, such as lilies, roses, and tulips, other featured plants include vegetables, a cornucopia of fruits, and trees, from firs to palms. An introductory design class helps readers make the most of this bounty.

Customer Reviews:

Great reference book!.......2007-06-19

I have a collection of books on designs and historical motifs. This is one of the most useful. I'm using it to create designs for decorating pottery.

First prize........2005-01-28

This book has found a permanent spot in my home, namely, on my desk, where I do all my hobbies. It has loads of great ideas that I've already used. Can't wait for the author's next book --apparantly its a sourcebook on animal designs.

I'm so excited........2005-01-27

I've been looking for a good sourcebook for a long time now. At last a book that meets all my expectations. I've been able to use it in many of my creative endeavours. There are so many designs(in varying styles) to choose from. Once again, I'm excited about my creative endeavours ahead.

At Last..........2005-01-27

I've been looking for a good sourcebook for a long time. At last a book that meets all my expectations. I've been able to use it in many of my creative endeavours. You'll love it too.

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Super practical, non-preachy, excellent advice

Positive Discipline A-Z, Jane Nelsen

Is a bit confusing to decipher which information to use for your child

This book changed my outlook on parenting

Great book

Positive Discipline A-Z, Revised and Expanded 2nd Edition: From Toddlers to Teens, 1001 Solutions to Everyday Parenting Problems
Jane Ed.D. Nelsen , Lynn Lott , and H. Stephen Glenn
Manufacturer: Three Rivers Press
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The first edition of Positive Discipline A-Z became a classic child-rearing text that helped change the way parents and experts feel about discipline. In this revised and expanded version, child psychologist Jane Nelson (coauthor of the entire Positive Discipline series) teams up with speaker and therapist Lynn Lott and H. Stephen Glenn (Raising Self-Reliant Children). Positive Discipline is based on the theories of child development expert Rudolf Dreikurs, and uses communication, consistency, and specific techniques (such as the four-step follow-through method, taking time for training, giving age-appropriate chores to teach responsibility, and using positive time-outs in which the child takes some time with a calming activity) to help children develop the life skills they need to be "effective, happy, contributing, and respectful members of the family and society."

The first part of the text provides an introduction to the concept of positive discipline and its tools. The second part of the book is an alphabetical breakdown of more than 100 child-rearing topics, from addiction to zits--including cruelty to animals, fairness, laundry, negative children, pampering, self-esteem, tattling, whining, and much more. Here, the authors move from general theory to specific suggestions and approaches for hard-core parenting issues. Whether read for theory or read for specificity, this book is terrific--and important. --Ericka Lutz

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A Positive, Proven Approach to Parenting!
As a parent, you face one of the most challenging—and rewarding—roles of your life. No matter how much you love your child, there will still be moments filled with anger, frustration, and, at times, desperation. What do you do? Over the years, millions of parents just like you have come to trust the classic Positive Discipline series for its consistent, commonsense approach to child rearing. In the completely updated edition of Positive Discipline A-Z, you will learn how to use kind but firm support to raise a child who is responsible, respectful, and resourceful. You'll find practical solutions to such parenting challenges as:
Sibling Rivalry · Bedtime Hassles · The Angry Child
School Problems · Getting Chores Done · ADD
Eating Problems · Getting Through a Divorce
Procrastination · Whining · Tattling and Lying
Homework · And Dozens More!
"Good, practical ways to guide a child—and save your sanity."
—Marguerite Kelly, author of The Mother's Almanac and The Mother's Almanac Goes to School
"The perfect blend of kindness and firmness. Clearly a four-star guide that any parent will immediately relate to, with practical no-nonsense answers for today's families."
—John F. Taylor, Ph.D., author of Helping Your Hyperactive ADD Child
"As a parent and licensed clinical social worker, I found this book to be practical, innovative, and an excellent tool for both parents and psychotherapists."
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Customer Reviews:

Super practical, non-preachy, excellent advice.......2007-06-11

I was a bit skeptical at first, wondering how a Q and A format could possibly be sufficient. Would the book be full of pithy, useless, empty, overly-general advice? No, in fact, it gets right to the point and is relevant and helpful. I'm very impressed with the thoughtful discussion of many of the most difficult parenting problems. It has become on of the first places I turn for advice.

More importantly, because it is quick and easy to read, my husband is willing to read it too, which helps us stay on the same page when it comes to discipline.

Positive Discipline A-Z, Jane Nelsen.......2007-06-11

Great advice and examples for parents who don't want to use corporal punishment!

Is a bit confusing to decipher which information to use for your child.......2007-03-08

I was looking for a book to assist me in "positive discipline" with my toddler. I did not find too much in regard to 2 year olds in this book except the obvious advice of keep your children home if their tired unless you want them to act out in the grocery store. There was much helpful advice for older children. I did see a book specifically for toddlers but will not be sold until April. In a book that is for a wide range of ages it wold have been best to explain in chronologically order (ie: 2-4 year olds/ 5-6 year olds etc.) The book went everywhere.

This book changed my outlook on parenting.......2006-06-05

I've read it twice and I've dog-eared the several sections I want my husband to read. This book is just common sense parenting. I love that the authors stress using natural consequences when possible and give tips for avoiding and dealing with power struggles. With the knowledge I've gained from this book I feel much more confident about disciplining my children successfully and not damaging their self esteem. Basically this book is about mutual respect between parent and child.

Great book.......2005-01-25

Yes, this is not a parenting style or system for everyone. As with all parenting books, you have to pick and choose, taking what you like and leaving the rest. I have read other "discipline" books, most of which are very different from this one. I have learned valuable things from everything I have read; however, this book is one of the few that really resonated with me.

I had noticed that many parents (present company included) didn't enjoy disciplining their kids. Sometimes they became locked in power struggles with their kids. Based on my observations, I was looking for a book that endorsed a less punitive and more egalitarian approach to the disciplining and training of children. This book approaches disciplining as character-building. In other words, the goal of discipline is to "build up" a child, instead of pushing or even shaming a child into behaving a certain way.

There are many important messages in this book, several of which are: balance firmness with kindness; watch what messages your actions and words are sending to your kids; don't expect too much or too little from your child, developmentally; and disciplinary consequences should be related, respectful, and reasonable.

Part One gives a good overview of the authors' approach, as well as a concise explanation of very pertinent topics such as some of the roots of poor self-esteem and acting out in anger. Sometimes there was a "cliff notes" feel to this section, but perhaps that was intentional because Part Two was meant to be the bulk of the book? I did think that this section was based on solid psychology, albeit particular branch(es) of psychology. If you look at parenting as a two-way transformative process, you can learn something about yourself as well through this section.

Part Two is the "A to Z" part of the book. There are quite a few helpful tips on a wide range of topics. In terms of methods, the authors emphasize verbal reasoning and consensus-building. They do offer some suggestions about more physical forms of discipline. They do not recommend spanking.

One note to the prospective buyer: this book is geared toward the older toddler and up (most of the time, the suggestions begin at 2 years of age). I do see that there are companion books for 0-3 years and teenage years, so if your kids fall into those categories, you might want to look at the other books as well.

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The art of Julian Scott (1846-1901) is admired by historians and critics alike for its authenticity and for his attention to detail. His paintings and drawings came directly from his own experiences; he was a Civil War hero whose earliest recorded actions include the saving of nine soldiers and the capture of a Confederate officer, for which he was awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor. He also took part in the Indian census of 1890 and witnessed firsthand the demise of the old, Native American, West. This first-ever biography of Scott focuses on how his experiences were reflected in his art, from the oil paintings of Civil War soldiers in the field to pencil sketches of Native Americans. There are almost 100 reproductions, some in color.

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