The Last Parade: An American War Story
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • From Arkie's daughter
  • the few, the proud
  • Worthwhile Reading
The Last Parade: An American War Story
Carl V. Lamb
Manufacturer: M. Anderson Publishing Company
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 0967333504

Book Description

This compelling book recently sparked an investigation by the USMC Inspector Generals office that resulted in a renewal of a fifty year cover up of a war crime. But,this time the cover up was exposed by US News & World Report in a major story written November 3, 2003.

The real story in this book is about the struggle of the protagonist to fulfil his duty to fight the enemy and an equally compelling duty to uphold human values.The story is propelled on the combat scenes which continue uninterrupted while the real story, the thing that makes this book so compelling, is laced between the scenes like a fine silk thread that ties the whole thing together.Simultaneously with the combat action he suffers the treachery of his battalion commander working through a Navy Medical doctor to have the protagonist judged mentally ill. He is committed, transported to Bethesda Naval Hospital in Bethesda Maryland, gets off a plane and is met by four Navy Corpsmen who force him into in a straight jacket. The sole purpose being to keep him quiet about the war crime. He is then forced to take insulin shock treatments designed to erase his memory.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars From Arkie's daughter.......2007-02-12

I read this book in one of Sam's earliest manuscripts which he had sent to my father to read. He is a born storyteller. If you want to learn more about the Korean War and the effects it had on many unsung heroes, this book is a must read. I had grown up on some of the horror stories of this war from listening to my father. But this is one story he was never able to tell me. It haunted him for decades. He had finally made peace with it in the years before he passed away. This book helped me to understand my father and his demons. He loved the Corps and this was a very bitter experience for him. Thank you Sam for writing this book.

5 out of 5 stars the few, the proud.......2002-12-31

This novel is one of the very best I have ever read on military service. The author, a U.S. Marine, enlisted for the same reason many young men do. He believed in the values of honor, traditions, history, and duty which are bestowed upon all members of the U.S. Marine Corps.

Believing he is being deployed to Korea to liberate the South Korean people he quickly learns that few values exist in combat. Even in the Marine Corps where he has been taught that values are supreme.

In Korea, he experiences the very worst in terms of human behavior among those men whom he was taught were exemplory in character. This novel is a testimony to the brutality and cruelty of all warriors in battle. No matter if they are Chinese Communists or U.S. Marines. Atrocities are detailed which are often committed in hostile environments but are almost never talked about or written in a novel.

A real eye openner to American readers. Enjoy.

5 out of 5 stars Worthwhile Reading.......2000-08-06

This book provides valuable insight to the daily life of a U.S. Marine during the Korean Conflict. Focusing on the personal struggle between duty and moral conscience as told first hand by author, this is a story that will hold your attention to the unexpected end. Definitely a good selection for anyone interested in the Korean Conflict.

Plato's "Republic": a beginner's guide,
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    Plato's "Republic": a beginner's guide,
    John Herbert Jacques
    Manufacturer: Distributed by Tom Stacey Ltd
    ProductGroup: Book
    Binding: Unknown Binding

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    ASIN: 0902791052
    Platos Republic (A Beginner's Guide)
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      Platos Republic (A Beginner's Guide)
      Harry Eyres
      Manufacturer: Hodder & Stoughton
      ProductGroup: Book
      Binding: Paperback

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      ASIN: 0340804203

      Book Description

      Fired by a passionate desire for justice, The Republic is Plato's titanic effort to secure political and individual salvation for troubled humanity by establishing guiding principles in politics, education, metaphysics, ethics, and aesthetics. In this introductory guide, its scope and influence are discussed.

      The Diabetic Gourmet Cookbook: More Than 200 Healthy Recipes from Homestyle Favorites to Restaurant Classics
      Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
      • Great book to get
      • Great info and recipes made with real food
      • Thumbs up from me and my mom
      • Good for elves...
      • Great Recipes for all.
      The Diabetic Gourmet Cookbook: More Than 200 Healthy Recipes from Homestyle Favorites to Restaurant Classics
      Editors of The Diabetic Gourmet magazine
      Manufacturer: Wiley
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      ASIN: 0471393266

      Book Description

      Scrumptious, healthy, crowd-pleasing recipes for people with diabetes and their loved ones

      The editors of Diabetic Gourmet Magazine understand that although people with diabetes must carefully monitor their eating habits, they still crave their favorite sweets and savory dishes. Now, with this all-new collection of healthy recipes that are perfect for everyday meals as well as for entertaining, you can enjoy making tasty dishes for yourself, your friends, and your family that are as good for you as they are delicious.

      The Diabetic Gourmet Cookbook features more than 200 original gourmet recipes complete with detailed nutritional information and diabetic exchanges for easy meal planning. By featuring healthy versions of traditional favorites-from pot roast to macaroni and cheese to banana cream pie-this mouthwatering collection shows how you can safely and effectively eat well if you have diabetes or special dietary needs and still enjoy wonderful food. You'll find easy-to-prepare recipes for appetizers, soups, salads, breads, desserts, sauces, and more along with a host of healthy cooking techniques-which makes The Diabetic Gourmet Cookbook essential for every health-conscious cook's kitchen.

      Pecan Winter Waffles • Huevos Rancheros • Blueberry Blintzes Topped with Lime Crema • Cranberry Apple Muffins • Baked Onion Rings • Brazilian Smoked Black Bean Soup • French Onion Soup • Refreshing Spring Tabbouleh • Spicy Thai Chicken • Crisp Cornmeal-Coated Catfish • Greek Gyros with Tzatziki Sauce • Chicken Francese • Creamy Coleslaw • Ginger-Lime Sugar Snap Peas • Cranberry-Orange Biscotti • Key Lime Cheesecake Squares • Georgia Peach Pie • Baklava • And many more tasty recipes!

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      Satisfying, delicious food for family and friends
      The editors of Diabetic Gourmet Magazine understand that while people with diabetes must carefully monitor their eating habits, they still crave their favorite sweets and savory dishes. That's why this collection of mouthwatering dishes includes healthy versions of crowd pleasers like potato skins, pot roast, veal piccata, macaroni and cheese, peanut butter cookies, banana cream pie, and pecan waffles. Each of the more than 200 recipes makes meal planning easy by including nutritional information and diabetic exchanges, making this cookbook essential for every health-conscious kitchen.

      Diabetic Gourmet Magazine is the premier online magazine dedicated to diabetes-related health issues and diabetic-friendly cooking. Their critically acclaimed publications reach over 2.5 million readers monthly.

      Customer Reviews:

      5 out of 5 stars Great book to get.......2006-07-11

      For me , it was really a very good choice to get this book, and I recommend it to averyone who has to follow a special diet for diabetic, and also anyone who want to learn to eat better.

      5 out of 5 stars Great info and recipes made with real food.......2005-09-29

      I was impressed with the extent of information about diabetes and cooking that preceeded all of the recipes. What a great resource this has turned out to be for me. I have enjoyed several of the recipes very much and was especially pleased to find that they include more nutritional analysis than other cookbooks I have (including saturated fat, sugars and fibre). Lots of recipes low in fat, sugar, salt and cholesterol and lots of real, whole food instead of processed foods and chemicals. I think this book was worth every cent and recommend it.

      5 out of 5 stars Thumbs up from me and my mom.......2005-08-31

      My mother loves it and I love it too. I first ordered this book as a gift for my mother who has type 2 diabetes. After enjoying the recipes that she made, I went ahead and picked up a copy for myself at the local store seeing as I can use a good dose of healthy eating. Of the main dishes we tried, I found the servings to be quite filling and the recipes were easy enough to make. I also found the sections about diabetes to be very helpful and easy to understand. Hopefully I'll be able to avoid getting diabetes like my mom by following the advice of cookbooks like this. Definitely gets a thumbs up from us.

      3 out of 5 stars Good for elves..........2005-08-13

      I think the recipes are fairly good; however, the serving sizes are a joke. FOUR raspberries to split among FOUR people for a dessert with raspberry in the name? ONE olive per person in a salad... gimme a break. Other 'BIG serving' recipes allow one cup of soup, or one half a sandwich. I don't believe in super-sized servings, but I do think more than three bites is appropriate. And, of course, if you eat more than the suggested serving, then the nutritional information isn't really all that useful, is it.

      5 out of 5 stars Great Recipes for all........2005-06-21

      I bought this book and have made at least 20-30 of the recipes. I have enjoyed all of them. My favorite has to be the "Refreshing Spring Tabbouleh". The Diabetic Gourmet Cookbook has a variety of recipes for all types of food styles: Mexican, Italian, Southwestern, American, Asian. I highly suggest that if you are a diabetic, that you buy this book. You won't regret it. And even if you aren't a diabetic, the food is delicious and healthy!

      Hugh Johnson's Pocket Wine Book 2004 (Hugh Johnson's Pocket Wine Book)
      Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
      • A Gem in your pocket !
      • Useful, portable, practical and fun, but biased
      • Concise, well organized and packed with information
      • The Best Wine Resource in the Smallest Package
      Hugh Johnson's Pocket Wine Book 2004 (Hugh Johnson's Pocket Wine Book)
      Hugh Johnson
      Manufacturer: Mitchell Beazley
      ProductGroup: Book
      Binding: Hardcover

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      ASIN: 1840007311

      Book Description

      Now in its 27th year of publication, this annual wine guide offers news on more than 6000 wines, growers and regions. It features comprehensive vintage information and recommended wines for current drinking. It also offers advice on selecting anything from a weekday wine for supper to a prestige vintage for investment. Also included are vintage charts, maps and unique insider tips on where to buy and consume wine when travelling. Expert tasting notes, hints on serving wine and matching wine with food complete the picture.

      Customer Reviews:

      4 out of 5 stars A Gem in your pocket !.......2004-11-08

      Crammed full of useful and practical advice. Font is hard to read sometimes. Still, a must have for anyone who wants to learn.

      4 out of 5 stars Useful, portable, practical and fun, but biased.......2004-08-22

      As a book, Hugh Johnson's Pocket Wine Book is a model of clarity. Wine buffs will find a long list of short but distinct entries, organized geographically and alphabetically within a country. There are also many tips on which wine goes with which food, the different ways to serve different wines, and descriptions of under appreciated and under publicized wines such as port and sherry.

      Wine lovers know of the rivalry between wine critics Robert Parker and Hugh Johnson, and Johnson fans the flames with two pages poking fun at Parker's 100 point scale. To be frank it is hard not to agree that Johnson's system is better. A simple four star system to rate quality coupled with a highlight to show his own preferences. This strikes me as the correct level of precision for the topic.

      However, this trivial dispute about how to rate wine overshadows the real disagreement between the two men, which is about how to make wine. Johnson believes in terroir (geography) and technology while Parker believes in traditional manufacture and grape varieties. Unfortunately, Johnson hardly ever acknowledges that particular dispute with Parker and completely lacks generosity to opposite viewpoints on these two issues. That I tend to see things Johnson's way does not make it less of a pity to me. The last failing costs the book one star. Or perhaps I should give it 96.5 points.

      5 out of 5 stars Concise, well organized and packed with information.......2004-02-14

      Hugh Johnson's pocket wine books have been my companions for the past 6 years. The 2004 edition is no exception, with its clear, sensible advice, judicious layout and helpful hints.

      The contents are divided into major regions (in most cases, by country, although Bordeaux gets its own section), so Cheval Blanc is not followed by Chianti or Chimney Rock. Each region is clearly marked with a handy color tab visible of the edge of each page. I've tried other pocket guides where the wines were in simple alphabetical order with all regions mixed together, and had a much harder time finding the wines and missed the "browsing" fun provided by Johnson's format.

      The book uses a simple 4 star rating (a delightful antidote to the preposterous 100 point system), and easily understood symbols to identify bargain wines, good years and which vintages are ready to drink. There is a brief but amazingly complete section on pairing wine and food (the best I've seen, to which I refer often), summaries of the vintages of each region, along with brief information about grapes, serving and tasting wine.

      When it comes to wine, your taste and opinion are all that matters. But whether you are just starting to navigate the world of wines, or are a seasoned connoisseur, this book will help your journey.

      5 out of 5 stars The Best Wine Resource in the Smallest Package.......2003-12-20

      I have learned more about the wines of the world in this powerful, yet tidy-sized and easy to navigate encyclopedia, than from any other source. Since I run an event and catering company that holds a wine license and serves a sophisticated clientele, this book is on my desk and within an arms-reach at all times. When I write menus and I'm not sure where to go with the wine, regardless of the varietal or the vintage, I reach for this book. HJ uses a very easy-to-comprehend star system that rates the winemaker or the vinter. This in my opinion, is the single most-important tool to have in hand when making a wine decision - knowing the winemaker! The only thing better is to talk with the winemaker one on one - if you are so lucky!

      If you love wine and want the best wine lesson without going to wine classes, this is the book for you.

      The Complete Wolf: The Definitive Illustrated Guide to the Wolves of the World
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        The Complete Wolf: The Definitive Illustrated Guide to the Wolves of the World
        Liz Bomford
        Manufacturer: Thomas Dunne Books
        ProductGroup: Book
        Binding: Hardcover

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        ASIN: 0312096690

        Wooden Boat Renovation: New Life for Old Boats Using Modern Methods
        Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
        • thorough, basic, knowledgable, humorous
        • Great read, but a bit thin in critical areas
        • Great Read
        • Decent info - but proceed with caution.
        • The Best Wooden Boat Book Yet
        Wooden Boat Renovation: New Life for Old Boats Using Modern Methods
        Jim Trefethen
        Manufacturer: International Marine/Ragged Mountain Press
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        Binding: Hardcover

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        ASIN: 0070652392

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        Whether you own a wooden boat or are just toying with the idea of buying one, Wooden Boat Renovation is an essential addition to your nautical library. Author Jim Trefethen offers clear, detailed advice--in terms a layperson can understand--on how to select, renovate, and maintain a wooden boat. Trefethen's love of these craft is evident throughout the book, and his sense of humor enlivens the text. As one Amazon.com customer says, "A well-made, classic wooden boat is really a piece of art that just happens to float." Wooden Boat Renovation can help you become an artist. --M. Stein

        Book Description

        This book is about fixing up old boats made of wood. For many people, a boat isn't a boat unless it's made of wood. The psychological and philosophical reasons for needing to own a boat made from honest trees instead of the material that L. Francis Herreshoff characterized as "frozen snot" needn't concern us. But in this day and age, hard-nosed economics and the ubiquitous bottom line certainly should.

        FACT: You can buy a repairable wooden boat and renovate and remodel it for a lot less money than you can buy and renovate a plastic or metal of similar size and condition.

        Jim Trefethen has renovated dozens of good old wooden boats, and in this book he's sharing his collected wisdom, craftsmanship, and penury with you. It will supply you with the basic skills you'll need to successfully renovate an old wooden boat--any old wooden boat, from a 16-foot canoe to a 50-foot cruiser, and everything in between--provided the boat actually is repairable (and you'll learn how to determine that, too). After you've read Wooden Boat Renovation, we hope you come away knowing what is possible and how to accomplish it. Then we hope you actually do it.

        Customer Reviews:

        5 out of 5 stars thorough, basic, knowledgable, humorous.......2007-10-01

        The author is both very well aquainted with wooden boats and very appreciative of them. He does not advocate, as earlier reviews claimed, to simply "fiberglass over" everything. Good chapters on woodworking tools, woods (surprise, mahogany may not be the best overall marine wood!), paints, laminating and time saving ideas to get back in the water. I used several on my 36' 1965 ChrisCraft Challenger. Deals mainly with cruisers, but has a chapter on runabouts.

        3 out of 5 stars Great read, but a bit thin in critical areas.......2005-08-18

        This is a very entertainingly written book, essential for anyone restoring a wooden boat - worth it as a fun read alone. The book is full of fun wooden boat philosophy, interesting personal anecdotes, and great stories. On the practical side, the author provides a good introduction to wooden boat types and construction, excellent information about selecting, evaluating and purchasing a boat for rennovation; planning and initiating projects; necessary tools and supplies; repairing holes in a wooden hull; and even some tips about building in cabinets and furniture.

        The approach is admittedly "quick and dirty," that is, it presents practical, time-saving, and relatively inexpensive ways to get your wooden boat on the water, as opposed to nit-picky and involved pristine restoration techniques. The book isn't for the purist but for the pragmatist, and in that regard the advice and techniques offered are spot-on.

        Unfortunately, however, the book is lacking in a few critical areas. Firstly, the section on hull refinishing - sanding, prepping, and painting - is insubstantial and unclear, with numerous contradictions and with no truly applicable examples. This is surprising, since the rest of the book is so comprehensible. (Indeed, ten highly detalied pages are devoted to wooden deck repair.) Also, the use of epoxies and their derivatives gets short shrift, and these days this is a critical area. It's as if here the author is an advocate but not an expert; recommendations about the use of epoxies in hull refinishing are dated and unreliable, and there is no mention of their potential, with fillers, for use in cabin or deck repair. For a book that prides itself on quick and easy alternatives this is an unfortunate omission.

        Of course, for any ambitious wooden boat project you'll gather a collection of books, and be sure to add this one, since there is a wealth of good stuff here. Or get it for sure if you're an armchair boat refurbisher. But do look for additional sources if your main interest is hull refinishing or if you anticipate a lot of epoxy filler work.

        5 out of 5 stars Great Read.......2005-03-01

        I found the book both entertaining and very useful.

        The author adds humor as well as knowledge which means you read for the enjoyment as well as the practical skills you will obtain.
        The author covers every aspect from searching for a boat , restoring , repairing and the all important how to get a good fininsh on your final product.

        Would recommend this book to anyone considering doing restoration work on a wooden boat regardless of size.

        Just completed my last restoration project using this book and very satisfied with the results.

        3 out of 5 stars Decent info - but proceed with caution........2005-02-25

        The previous reviews touch on the good points of this book, so I won't bother to repeat these. Suffice to say, there's plenty of good info to be had from this book. I would however express one word of caution. It has to do with the author's tendancy to push the reader toward approaches and methods that may not be appropriate for boats with truly historic or aesthetic value. Mr. Trefethen makes no bones about the fact that he wants to get the boat back in the water ASAP and minimize maintenance. To use his own words, "authenticity be damned".

        A prime example of this attitude shows up when he advises his readers to paint over large portions of the brightwork to minimize upkeep. Of course everyone's entitled to thier opinion, but I consider this advise to be inapproporate for many situations. Once the wood has been painted, it becomes very difficult to return it to it's original glory. This can be a hard mistake to undo.

        Many portions of the book seem to be infused with this sort of "quick fix" mentality. Even though he explains himself early on, I still found myself wondering at times why he even wanted to own a wooden boat. If vast expanses of easy-to-clean white are what he's after, why not just buy a Bayliner?

        5 out of 5 stars The Best Wooden Boat Book Yet.......2000-08-14

        This is the first wooden boat book I purchased and it is still my favorite. I've even reread it a couple of times, something I've never done before. Trefethen's sense of humor and realism make this book a delight to read. His knowledge of the subject and his ability to put his ideas into laymens terms make this book very educational to read. You are able to soak up every piece of information without rereading a paragraph several times scratching your head. Buy This Book!
        Wooden Boat Renovation: New Life for Old Boats Using Modern Methods
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          Jim Trefethen
          Manufacturer: International Marine/Ragged Mountain Press
          ProductGroup: Book
          Binding: Paperback
          ASIN: B000OG0HOO

          Triggerplants
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            Triggerplants
            Rica Erickson
            Manufacturer: International Specialized Book Services
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            Binding: Hardcover

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            Triggerplants
            Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
            • Blending color photos with explanations
            Triggerplants
            Douglas W. Darnowski
            Manufacturer: Rosenberg Publishing
            ProductGroup: Book
            Binding: Paperback

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            ASIN: 1877058033

            Book Description

            One warm Spring day somewhere in Australia an innocent fly spies an open flower. The fly is not large, a few grams at most, and the fly is hungry for the nectar which the flower offers. This flower turns a pink face streaked with white and red to the sun while a small stem-like organ, covered with glistening hairs, holds the flowers aloft. The fly smells nectar, so it lands and unfurls its elegant probocis to take a drink. This curled organ acts like a soda straw built into the mouth of the fly, and the flower even provides the fly with a convenient perch on its petals. Perhaps the fly will have to carry some pollen to another flower, the usual price for such refreshment. Quickly the fly begins to drink, and then wham! In a tenth of a second or so, the triggerplant blossom has smashed its trigger, the fusion of its male and female reproductive parts, into the head and back of the fly. When it is a young, newly opened flower, the blossom of the triggerplant uses its male parts, its anthers, to coat flies with pollen. When it is an older flower, the triggerplant blossom drops its male parts and instead uses a sticky female stigma to remove the pollen of other triggerplant blossoms from visiting flies. This ensures that the second flower is pollinated, and that male and female come together to form seeds and thus a new generation.

            Triggerplants are also found in India, China, Japan and Papua-New Guines but of the two hundred identified species, the great majority are found in Australia. They grow in the same poor soils favored by carnivorous plants, poor soils in which they have an advantage in that they can obtain nitrogen from their prey. It might be argued: what is the point for the triggerplant to to trap insects which are catching and spreading its pollen, but triggerplants cleverly trap only insects that are much to small to help with pollination.

            This is the first comprehensive book on triggerplants. There is a chapter on triggerplants in the garden and landscape which includes how to grow them and how to obtain them, eg seed sources.

            Customer Reviews:

            5 out of 5 stars Blending color photos with explanations.......2003-02-13

            Triggerplants is the first title to provide a comprehensive examination of carnivorous plants which are based in Australia, but enjoying a widening audience of fans around the world. Chapters focus on triggerplants in different parts of Australia, blending color photos with explanations of how these carnivorous plants work.
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              Rica Erickson
              Manufacturer: P. Brokensha
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              ASIN: B0007K0R2O
              TRIGGERPLANTS.
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                TRIGGERPLANTS.
                Rica: Erickson
                Manufacturer: Pan
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                Binding: Hardcover
                ASIN: B000W31806

                The Creative Journal for Children A Guide for Parents, Teachers and Counselors
                Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
                • Really excellent way to connect kids with their feelings
                • A channel to understand your kid
                The Creative Journal for Children A Guide for Parents, Teachers and Counselors
                Lucia Capacchione
                Manufacturer: Shambhala
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                ASIN: 0877734976
                Release Date: 1989-10-07

                Book Description

                The seventy-two exercises for journal keeping in this book are simple and enjoyable ways for children from kindergarten through junior high to: express feelings and thoughts, feel comfortable about writing and drawing, acquire the habits of self-observation and reflection, foster a positive self-image, exercise imagination, learn to communicate, strengthen attention span and concentration, enrich academic skills, and find strength and wisdom within. The Creative Journal Method is a tested technique that can be used easily at home or in the classroom. It will appeal not only to parents and teachers but also to professionals in the fields of health care, psychotherapy, and special education.

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                5 out of 5 stars Really excellent way to connect kids with their feelings.......2001-09-09

                This book has helped my students become more open and in touch with their real thoughts and feelings. They have become less aggressive and more thoughtful. And, they love the exercises. Great book.

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                The Creative Journal for Children: A Guide for Parents, Teachers, and Counselors
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                  The Creative Journal for Children: A Guide for Parents, Teachers, and Counselors
                  Lucia Capacchione
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                  The Creative Journal for Children: A Guide for Parents, Teachers, and Counselors
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                    The Creative Journal for Children: A Guide for Parents, Teachers, and Counselors
                    Lucia Capacchione
                    Manufacturer: Shambhala 1995
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                    Gustave Caillebotte: Urban Impressionist
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                      Manufacturer: Abbeville Press
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                      ASIN: 0789200414

                      Book Description

                      Caillebotte's vivid representations of Parisian life bridged the gap between Realism and Impressionism during the 1870s and early 1880s. His Paris Street: Rainy Day and Floorscrapers--each the subject of a fascinating, extensively illustrated analysis in this book--have become icons of the Impressionists' devotion to scenes of modern urban life.

                      Prepared by an international team of scholars to accompany the major 1994-95 retrospective organized by the Réunion des Musées Nationaux/Musée d'Orsay, Paris, and The Art Institute of Chicago, Gustave Caillebotte: Urban Impressionist reproduces 89 of his paintings and 28 of his drawings and studies, many of them from little-known private collections. Thoughtful essays examine both his work and his crucial role as an early patron and promoter of Impressionism. A chronology, list of exhibitions, and selected bibliography provide additional invaluable information.
                      Caillebotte and His Garden at Yerres
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                        Pierre Wittmer
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                        Gustave Caillebotte
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                        • Gustave Caillebotte-By Kirk Varnedoe
                        • A comprehensive, balanced view of Caillebotte's work.
                        Gustave Caillebotte
                        Kirk Varnedoe
                        Manufacturer: Yale University Press
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                        ASIN: 0300082797

                        Book Description

                        A stunning study of the life and work of Gustave Caillebotte-until recently the "forgotten man" of Impressionism but now recognized as one of the most interesting and attractive artists in the group and as the painter of some of its most powerful and memorable images. The book includes beautiful color reproductions of all Caillebotte's most important works, his working drawings, and a selection of critical responses to his art when first shown.

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                        5 out of 5 stars Gustave Caillebotte-By Kirk Varnedoe.......2001-05-12

                        My favorite artist - in a classy book. What a wonderful way to get to know a little bit more about him and enjoy his art! This book is worth the price and more!

                        5 out of 5 stars A comprehensive, balanced view of Caillebotte's work........1999-09-27

                        Kirk Varnedoe gives us, in Gustave Caillebotte, not only a beautifully reproduced compendium of the artist's major works, but an unusually insightful commentary on his place in the Impressionist movement. Perhaps most importantly, he offers a vision of Caillebotte that allows us to see him as more than a "minor" impressionist, but as an original precursor of modernism who remained true to his own unique vision despite the influences of his better known contemporaries. The importance of late nineteenth century photography, and especially the new, shorter 28 mm. lenses of the period, on Caillebotte's treatment of perspective are analyzed in detail through careful consideration of the preliminary studies for "Rainy Afternoon in Paris" and "Pont de l'Europe". While the author is forthright in his views of the "unevenness" of Caillebotte's oeuvre, he makes a strong case for viewing what Varnedoe refers to as Caillebotte's "internal personal dynamic" as a driving force behind the artist's shifting styles and artistic innovations. The illustrations faithfully reproduce the palette and nuances of Caillebotte's work, still evolving at his untimely death at age 45. An important appendix catalogues the gift of Caillebotte's extraordinary personal collection of impressionist paintings to the French state. These works by Monet, Renoir, Cezanne, Pisarro and others are part of the core collection of the Musee d'Orsay, reminding us again of Caillebotte's role as not only a contributor to the impressionist movement, but as a supporter and champion of its promulgation.
                        Gustave Caillebotte and the Fashioning of Identity in Impressionist Paris
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                        • Deep understanding
                        Gustave Caillebotte and the Fashioning of Identity in Impressionist Paris

                        Manufacturer: Rutgers University Press
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                        5 out of 5 stars Deep understanding.......2003-07-06

                        Very exhaustive and subtle review of Caillebotte's art and personnality
                        Caillebotte Au Jardin
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                          Caillebotte Au Jardin
                          P WITTMER
                          Manufacturer: Editions d'Art
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                          Caillebotte: 16 Art Stickers (Dover Fine Art Stickers)
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                            Gustave Caillebotte
                            Manufacturer: Dover Publications
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                            Miniature reproductions of masterpieces by the French painter and collector who was also a chief patron of the Impressionists: Paris Street; Rainy Day, Oarsmen, The Orange Trees, Sailboats in Argenteuil, 12 others. Dover Original.
                            Gustave Caillebotte 1848 - 1894 - Dessins, Etudes, Peintures - 28 Fevrier - 24 Mars 1989 - Galerie Brame & Lorenceau, Paris
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                              Gustave Caillebotte 1848 - 1894 - Dessins, Etudes, Peintures - 28 Fevrier - 24 Mars 1989 - Galerie Brame & Lorenceau, Paris
                              Pierre; et al Galerie Brame & Lorenceau; Wittmer
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                              Gustave Caillebotte 1848-1894
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                                Anne, et al. DISTEL
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                                Gustave Caillebotte, 1848-1894: Paris, Galeries nationales du Grand Palais, 12 septembre 1994-9 janvier 1995 [et] Chicago, Art Institute, 15 fevrier-28 mai 1995
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                                  Gustave Caillebotte, 1848-1894: Paris, Galeries nationales du Grand Palais, 12 septembre 1994-9 janvier 1995 [et] Chicago, Art Institute, 15 fevrier-28 mai 1995
                                  Gustave Caillebotte
                                  Manufacturer: Reunion des musees nationaux
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                                  Gustave Caillebotte: L'Oublie De L'Impressionnisme 1848-1894
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                                    Jean-Jacques Leveque
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                                    Studies in Irish history and biography,: Mainly of the eighteenth century,
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