Fanny Dunbar Corbusier: Recollections of Her Army Life, 1869-1908

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Born in Baltimore in 1838, Fanny Dunbar grew up in Louisiana to a family who survived the hardships of the Civil War. An intelligent, sensitive woman, Fanny experienced a radical life change when she met William Henry Corbusier, a Yankee officer and army surgeon. Her memoir recounts their subsequent forty-eight year marriage.

The events of Fanny's life are sometimes amusing but more often dramatic. The Corbusiers moved frequently, but Fanny made moving an art form, often selling all the family possessions to avoid high shipping rates. She learned to cope with primitive living conditions and harsh climates. She raised five sons at posts with no schools. But Fanny took her job as a mother seriously, providing her sons with a broad education and a nurturing home. Corbusier's long life and her husband's thirty-nine-year career in the army (recounted in his memoir Soldier, Surgeon, Scholar) allow the reader to experience the period between the Civil War and World War I in totality, including her exceptional memories of the Spanish-American War and the Philippine Insurrection. As the recollections of two people whose lives played out against a world panorama, Fanny and William's memoirs together provide a rare opportunity to examine events of frontier military life from both male and female perspectives.

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A must have for any aspiring chemist.......2007-01-10

Why hunt for mushrooms when you can make your own psilocybin

yet another gem.......2004-06-11

This is a fine contribution although 'The Continuation' might lead one to believe that both Pihkal and Tihkal are of the same sphere. I suppose they are, if one isn't well-read regarding the metabolism and synthesis of these two very different families of compounds. As a synthetic organic chemist, I appreciated not only the autobiographical sketch but also the synthesis/observation section. Some of his methods are a bit dated. However, they are indeed valid if you don't mind sacrificing yield and purity.

Fun to read.......2004-05-25

I think I liked this one even more then PIHKAL for entertainment value. A lifetime's work for a value price. Highly recommended !

Less substantial than "PIHKAL" but still worthwhile.......2004-04-05

This book is thinner (in every sense) than it's more famous older sibling "PIHKAL", but is well worth getting if you're curious about what became of Shulgin after angering the government by publishing PIHKAL. For those with an academic interest in psychedelic drugs, it's almost a mandatory purchase, containing dozens of novel new tryptamine-based psychoactives (including several LSD derivatives), many of which are now available through the so-called "research chemical" trade. For better or worse, Shulgin's two books are landmark works in the developing relationship between the public, the government, and a dizzying array of new psychoactive drugs.

lasting work.......2002-10-21

A penetrating, intellectually substantive work that earns its right at center stage on your bookshelf. Filled with enlightening perspectives and solid scientific thought, hours are spent absorbing its wisdom.

Highly recommended.

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One of the best-loved spiritual writers of our time takes a moving, personal look at human mortality. As he shares his own experiences with aging, loss, grief, and fear, Nouwen gently and eloquently reveals the gifts that the living and dying can give to one another.

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A Must Read.......2007-09-12

This book is a must read for everyone - not just for those caring for the dying or those who are confronting the issues of aging. Culturally, we are in denial about aging and death. This book takes great strides toward moving those who read it to confront the issues. It is not always a comfortable book to read, particularly if you are in the middle of working with someone for whom death is imminent, but it is absolutely essential to read it despite the discomfort. Highly recommended for everyone who works with people who age - which is all of us!

Must Read.......2007-07-30

As pastor's we should teach our people not only how to live well but also how to die well. This is one of those books that impact life. Every pastor should read it and have your congregations read it or beter yet, preach it to them.

A must read for EVERYONE.......2007-03-31

Our society says that only "productive" people are worthwhile. Nouwen challenges us all to see the inate worth of ALL people, not just those making a salary and contributing to the tax base.

We did a study of this book at Church and it made folks really think about life, death, aging, and the value of their loved ones who are in nursing homes, etc.

Our Greatest Gift: Meditation on Dying and Caring.......2005-09-26

Henri Nouwen provides a well thought out view on dying. His concern is that we should treat dying as a normal part of living and we should examine our relationship with God. Death is a beautiful entrence to the Kingdom of Heaven and should be considered the next step in our life with God. This is an excellent book for those in ministry who work with families who are in grief due to the death of a loved one. The material provides background that may be utilized during funerals and consoling family members.

A WARM, SIMPLE MEDITATION.......2004-12-10

The death of his friend, "Moe" who had Down's syndrome, caused Henri Nouwen to relook at one inescapable fact of all our lives. Is death so terrible that it must be feared, never spoken of or thought of? Speaker and author Nouwen thinks not and explains his thesis in this brief meditation.

Drawing on his own feelings upon reaching the age when he was closer to his death than his birth and the experiences of many friends, Nouwen crafted a slim volume in which he reminds us that we are children of God, brothers and sisters of each other, and parents of generations to come.

"Our Greatest Gift" is a warm and simple meditation discussing the realities involved in caring for those who are dying and in facing death ourselves.

- Gail Cooke

Our Greatest Gift : Meditation on Dying and Caring, A

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Our Greatest Gift : Meditation on Dying and Caring, A
Henri J. M. Nouwen
Manufacturer: HarperSanFrancisco
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

Our Greatest Gift. A Meditation on Dying and Caring

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Our Greatest Gift. A Meditation on Dying and Caring
HENRI J.M NOUWEN
Manufacturer: Harpercollins
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

Book Description

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

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Month of Meals: Old-Time Favorites.......2007-08-23

If I had not bought the prior Month of Meals it would have been a good cook book.
I had purchased the other two and in this one there were duplicate receipes and only a few new ones.
My recommendation would be; Purchase this one if you have not purchase one and two Month of Meals.

Excellent Guide.......2007-01-26

Buying Month of Meals and its companion, the Betty Crocker Diabetes Cookbook, was a great way for my husband and me to learn more about diabetes. I liked the way the book was segmented so you can mix and match meal plans for breakfast, dinner, and supper by flipping the top, middle or bottom of a page. With 30 days of ideas, there is enough variety to keep a diet interesting. Sometimes we don't like a specific recipe, but we like the ingredients and use them in a way that still meets the book's intent. Excellent guide.

I 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.

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Hawaiian Reef Critters is the definitive guide to underwater creatures of the Hawaiian Islands. It is concise, easy to use and fun to read. Beautiful photography clearly illustrates each species of interest, and the description tells the reader exactly what it is and where to find it. This is a most valuable book for anyone interested in knowing more about Hawaii's underwater paradise.

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hawaii's reefs

Hawaiian Reefs: A Natural History Guide
Ron Russo
Manufacturer: Wavecrest Pubns
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

Natural History | Nature & Ecology | Science | Subjects | Books

Reference | Outdoors & Nature | Subjects | Books
ASIN: 0963569600

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hawaii's reefs.......2000-09-06

This book is very informative on general species a snorkeler or diver might encounter. The book gives pictures, names, and general information about the animals. This book covers coral, invertebrates, and fish. It also shows some rare species that are rarely encountered. This book is a definite buy if you're looking for good knowledge. ENJOY!

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The ecology of an Hawaiian coral reef
Charles Howard Edmondson
Manufacturer: Kraus Reprint Co
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Unknown Binding

Coral Reefs | Ecosystems | Outdoors & Nature | Subjects | Books
ASIN: B0007155IY

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Hawaiian Sea Turtles (2005 Calendar)

Manufacturer: Pacifica Island Art, Inc.
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Calendar

Endangered Species | Conservation | Outdoors & Nature | Subjects | Books
ASIN: 0972759433

Book Description

"Hawaiian Sea Turtles" Photography by Monica and Michael Sweet. This calendar features twelve exceptional photographs of the Hawaiian Sea Turtle. The award winning team of Monica & Michael Sweet spends much of their time diving in Maui's coastal waters to capture the grace of these endangered creatures and the beauty of their coral reef environment.

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A survey of the Hawaiian coral reefs
Vaughan McCaughey
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Unknown Binding

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great addition to a weaving library

Just like the old Design Collections, only better!

Handwoven's Design Collection 18: A Treasury of Towels
Madelyn van der Hoogt
Manufacturer: Interweave Press
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 1931499098

Book Description

A collection of woven towel projects for handweavers with complete, easy-to-follow instructions, this book features patterns of all kinds. Projects include bath, dish, fingertip, and pawtip towels.

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great addition to a weaving library.......2007-06-01

I am not into making towels, but, you can readily adapt the patterns to scarves or table runners - many fun, fun things to make!

Just like the old Design Collections, only better!.......2002-06-26

Lovely collection of towel patterns, mostly kitchen, in full color with clear instructions. They run the gamut from everyday cotton waffle weave to chenille bath towels. I can't wait for the next collection.

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Wild flowers of Southern Africa: All-in-one guide to shrubs, trees, succulents, bulbs, annuals, perennials : how to grow and identify them
Sima Eliovson
Manufacturer: ISBS, exclusive distributor
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Unknown Binding

General | Gardening & Horticulture | Home & Garden | Subjects | Books
ASIN: 0869540882

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great tool for investigating the origins of our beliefs

great tool for identifying the origins of our beliefs

Seeing Your Life Through New Eyes: Insights to Freedom from Your Past
Paul Brenner , and Donna Martin
Manufacturer: Beyond Words Publishing
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

Interpersonal Relations | Relationships | Health, Mind & Body | Subjects | Books
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ASIN: 1582700222

Book Description

Guiding readers through a series of questions about their parents, the authors identify formative "gifts" and "hurts" that shape how people approach relationships. Combining clear text with a workbook format, this interactive book helps readers reclaim wholeness by transcending self-imposed limitations.

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great tool for investigating the origins of our beliefs.......2000-12-24

This book is a gem. Brenner and Martin make a valuable contribution to the growing literature of freedom from the archaic past and its limitations. They present a process to help us examine the roots of our thinking, feeling, and automatic behaviors which can bind and paralyze us. The Family Triangles process they recommend is a simple, but not simplistic tool to navigate the confusing inward journey of understanding what motivates our experiences.

The process uses the metaphor of triangles: mommy, daddy, and me. For both parents, we are asked to identify the gifts and hurts we inherited. Then we examine the coping style we developed to deal with our hurts. Once these are recognized, we are shown how our coping styles, turned inward, are actually the exact solution to the discord we experience in our lives. Another useful insight is that the hurts we experience are in actuality blessings, for each hurt carries with it the gift of the shadow side. Once we identify the shadow of the hurt, we can come to truly appreciate all the gifts of our childhood experience, and embrace everything we have encountered, thus becoming whole and capable of choosing another path.

For example, an adult may identify the gift from his or her mother as stability, however the hurt might be criticism. In day to day life, the adult may project or automatically assume that those who are stable are also critical, thereby misinterpreting the actions of others. This inaccurate assumption will unconsciously frame and determine the outcome of his or her relationships. By investigating the source of this assumption, he or she is able to identify the gift in the hurt, which may be discipline, determination or independence (to name a few). Additionally, the child most likely developed coping skills to compensate for the hurt, such as acceptance of others (the opposite of criticism). As an adult, these coping skills are generally directed at others because we all fear hurting others, as we have been hurt. These coping skills will provide the solution to the pain we experience. By applying these skills to ourselves, we learn to nurture ourselves when we hurt.

This is a great tool for those who shy away from "metaphysical" or "higher power" based tools of self -knowledge. However, for others, it will beautifully compliment investigations into self -imposed limitations that deny realization of grace.

Pauline and Kristen Arneberg

Mother/Daughter Team using this process.

great tool for identifying the origins of our beliefs.......2000-12-24

This book is a gem. Brenner and Martin make a valuablecontribution to the growing literature of freedom from the archaicpast and its limitations. They present a process to help us examinethe roots of our thinking, feeling, and automatic behaviors which canbind and paralyze us. The Family Triangles process they recommend isa simple, but not simplistic tool to navigate the confusing inwardjourney of understanding what motivates our experiences.

Theprocess uses the metaphor of triangles: mommy, daddy, and me. Forboth parents, we are asked to identify the gifts and hurts weinherited. Then we examine the coping style we developed to deal withour hurts. Once these are recognized, we are shown how our copingstyles, turned inward, are actually the exact solution to the discordwe experience in our lives. Another useful insight is that the hurtswe experience are in actuality blessings, for each hurt carries withit the gift of the shadow side. Once we identify the shadow of thehurt, we can come to truly appreciate all the gifts of our childhoodexperience, and embrace everything we have encountered, thus becomingwhole and capable of choosing another path.

For example, an adultmay identify the gift from his or her mother as stability, however thehurt might be criticism. In day to day life, the adult may project orautomatically assume that those who are stable are also critical,thereby misinterpreting the actions of others. This inaccurateassumption will unconsciously frame and determine the outcome of hisor her relationships. By investigating the source of this assumption,he or she is able to identify the gift in the hurt, which may bediscipline, determination or independence (to name a few).Additionally, the child most likely developed coping skills tocompensate for the hurt, such as acceptance of others (the opposite ofcriticism). As an adult, these coping skills are generally directedat others because we all fear hurting others, as we have been hurt.These coping skills will provide the solution to the pain weexperience. By applying these skills to ourselves, we learn tonurture ourselves when we hurt.

This is a great tool for those whoshy away from "metaphysical" or "higher power" based toolsof self -knowledge. However, for others, it will beautifullycompliment investigations into self -imposed limitations that denyrealization of grace.

Pauline and KristenArneberg

Mother/Daughter Team using this process.

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Accessible to readers-useful to specialists
Much as been written on Michelangelo. By 1970, the number of scholarly books and articles exceeded 4,000, approximately a tenth in English. In the past 25 years, the literature has grown exponentially, with a notable increase in English-language publications. The five-volume series reproduces some 100 articles in English, selected from a broad range of books and journals. The collection is both accessible to the general reader and useful to the specialist, offering a representative sample of old and new commentary on the artist and his work.

The career of a geniusArticles are arranged chronologically with separate volumes covering the artist's early life and works, the Sistine Chapel ceiling, commission associated with San Lorenzo, the tomb of Julius II and other Roman projects, and a final volume devoted to drawings, poetry, and miscellaneous studies. Spanning his entire 89-year life, the articles explore Michelangelo's prodigious creativity as an artist, thinker, and poet. The sheer quantity of what has been written on Michelangelo can be intimidating; most student have little sense of how to approach or effectively utilize the vast literature. By presenting a varied introduction to a great artist, this collection is a handy reference tool for a wide array of topics, problems, and literature.
Michelangelo's Roman career lasted from 1534 to his death in 1564. The principal works of these years include the realization of the great tomb of Julius II, the Last Judgment, the Pauline Chapel, and several works of sculpture including the Bust of Brutus and two late sculptures of thePiet. These years also saw Michelangelo's maturation as an architect. A selection of articles explores Michelangelo's theory of architecture , as well as studies of his projects for the Capitoline Hill in Rome, the Porta Pia, and new St. Peter's.

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This historiographic study of K'tut Tantri compares her autobiography, Revolt in Paradise, with other versions of her past, which question the image she has created of herself as a heroine of the Indonesian Revolution.

Customer Reviews:

Revolt in Paradise.......2006-07-05

I met K'tut on a freighter headed for Southeast Asia, in 1969. First of all I thought she was a little weird..starting with the name. Long story short. She wasn't weird. Very interesting and a lot of fun. We became good friends and spent much time together. She introduced me to many of her good friends, and I found her to be one of the most intriguing people I've ever met. She gave me a copy of Revolt in Paradise and wrote some very nice dedacatory things on the fly-leaf. The book is wonderful, warm, exciting & scary and I think it would make a terrific film. Shirley Mac Laine was her choice...back then. ?????
I was thinking about her and decided to Google her and here we are. Now I know. I wish she could Google me. We had some good times together.

From Bali to Surabaya..........2001-02-26

This is a must read for anyone interested in Indonesian contemporary history and society. It is the story of the American woman who established the first hotel in Bali, later in life became known as the revolutionary "Surabaya Sue" and who died abroad forgotten by most. Her fabulous novel "Revolt in Paradise" was never made into a film, much to her frustration. Lindsey has done a fantastic job researching the archives and interviewing the old and somewhat bitter lady.

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