Missing Pieces : Memoirs of WWII

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Missing Pieces : Memoirs of WWII captures memories so joyful, painful, or shameful that some authors hid them in their hearts for 50 years or longer. The war years brought cooperation between families and the internment of Japanese-Americans. Conflicts in Europe and Asia led young men and women into situations requiring fortitude, courage, and fearlessness both abroad and at home, especially following the attack on Pearl Harbor.

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The Francis Ford Coppola of Science Writing

How some scientists made it to the top

It Deserves 6 Stars, Not 5

Bold Science: Seven Scientists Who Are Changing Our World
Ted Anton
Manufacturer: W. H. Freeman
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0716744481

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Science is at a crossroads. Cold War-era easy money for grand-scale projects has become a thing of the past. And yet, in this new environment, science seems to be reinvigorating itself, moving away from an overly specialized, bureaucratic mindset to a more streamlined, multidisciplinary approach.

In a number of fields, innovative teams led by gifted researchers are combining imaginative methods with inexpensive tools to chip away at the previously impenetrable secrets of the body, the mind, the planet, and the universe. In the process, they are demonstrating the same kind of inspired drive toward discovery that led Galileo to invent the telescope.

Bold Science examines this "scientific new wave" by profiling the work of some remarkable researchers: gene hunter Craig Venter, neuroscientist Susan Greenfield, astronomer Geoffrey Marcy, immunologist Polly Matzinger, cosmologist Saul Perlmutter, ecologist Gretchen Daily, and evolutionist Carl Woese. Headstrong, iconoclastic, visionary, these scientists have risen to the pinnacles of their fields at a pivotal moment—and are producing amazing breakthroughs with bold, sometimes controversial methods.

In exploring their scientific lives and times, Bold Science shows readers why we are at the dawning of a new era of understanding ourselves and our universe.

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The Francis Ford Coppola of Science Writing.......2004-01-23

Bold Science, a hegegraphy of profiles about seven famous scientists and how they work,reads like vinettes from a Coppola film. I am surprised that Hollywood has missed this riveting view into the world of the technical, political, and social worlds of the sciences. After all, they made a film of Susan Orlean's The Orchard Thief. Anton, a professor who has taught me much about writing at DePaul University, builds a strong narrative by weaving character details with facts about hard core scientific discovery and tales of the political struggle to obtain grant funding in the latter part of the 20th Century. This should be a must read on every intro to science course list. Anton interviews Craig Venter, the geneticist, Susan Greenfield, the neuroscientist, Geoff Marcy, the astronomer, Polly Matzinger, the immunologist, Saul Perlmutter, the cosmologist, Gretchen Daily, and Carl Woese. Like Tom Wolfe, Norman Mailer, Truman Capote, and Hunter Thompson before him, Anton follows these seven characters until he is able to weave a compelling narrative around the science they do. The result: he shows seven people who love science and defy the mysterious nature of the scientist documenting their humanity.

How some scientists made it to the top.......2001-01-01

The seven scientists profiled here are

Craig Venter in genomics

Susan Greenfield in neuroscience

Geoffrey Marcy in astronomy

Polly Matzinger in immunology

Saul Perlmutter in cosmology

Gretchen Daily in ecology

Carl Woese in mircobiology.

Ted Anton, who is a professor of English at DePaul, interviewed all the subjects with the possible exception of Carl Woese--at least his name alone is conspicuously absent from the acknowledgments pages. (Perhaps they had a falling out.) The result is a somewhat breezy, understandably limited, People-like introduction to their work, personalities and lifestyle. There is an introduction and a concluding chapter.

What we can learn from this book is that science as it is practiced today is a highly social and political enterprise where those who would make it big must learn to toot their horn. Indeed, what these seven scientists have in common, aside from their great energy, is a gift for public relations. Some, like Susan Greenfield and Gretchen Daily, have a brash, aggressive style more often seen in the world of business than in the world of science. Venter, the founder of Celera, a company with a lot of venture capital behind it as it sequences the human genome, has meshed the two worlds so completely that he is as much an entrepreneur as he is a scientist. We see here too that success in science today requires an inter- and multi-disciplinary approach as envisioned by E.O. Wilson in Consilience: The Unity of Knowledge, a book twice cited by Anton. We can also see that a successful scientist has to be an effective communicator, almost an administrator, in this age of surplus information.

Anton's style is occasionally vivid, sometimes careless and all too quickly done. It appears that he had some sort of deadline to meet along with length restrictions. In some cases he may not have followed up properly. I was annoyed at some points with partial information. For example, on page 84 he is telling the story of Polly Matzinger's accidental involvement with a Private or Sergeant Duffy, a police officer who borrows her car to do some police work. But Anton never makes it clear what happened to Duffy or whether he was a detective or not. Or, on page 85 where Matzinger, in her cocktail waitressing days, tells UC animal behaviorist Robert Schwab that she "never understood why a raccoon did not impersonate a skunk to scare off predators." I didn't get that one. (How?) And Anton doesn't explain. Also, on page 136 Anton recalls a bet between Paul Ehrlich of The Population Bomb fame and economist Julian Simon, Simon betting that the prices of five commodities would not rise over a ten year period. Simon wins the bet, but Anton does not tell us what the commodities were!

I was also displeased by some of the carelessness. Ernest Rutherford is "Earnest" Rutherford in the index and on page 150. Paul Ehrlich becomes Paul "Erlich" on page 137. On page 144 the bacterium tuberculosis is described as a virus! And on page 145 Anton is summing up Gretchen Daily's work in Costa Rica: "They were getting good results, finding that even a small amount of preserved forest...will preserve significantly greater species diversity that would have been expected. The possibility of maximizing tradeoffs was there, if only one knew where to look." After I got past the typo "that" for "than" I still did not know what "tradeoffs" Anton was talking about. Tradeoffs between what and what? I suspect some text was cut and the remaining wording not adjusted.

On the plus side, Anton has the ability to bring his characters to life with concrete details about their habits and their struggles, Geoff Marcy seeing a therapist for depression, Susan Greenfield giving up smoking as a marriage agreement, Polly Matzinger as a Playboy bunny who amassed $500 in parking tickets while sporting a bumper sticker reading "Commit Random Acts of Kindness." He can also be effective with figures of speech, as on page 134 where he is talking about "the vagaries of global warming": "If done improperly, the simplest climate forecasts spaghettied into infinite complexity." Or on page 132 where he is making the point that most microbes don't culture well or easily, so that most "biological work concentrated on the few weeds, like Escherichia coli, that could be studied in pure culture." Occasionally, Anton is able to catch the essence of an idea in a short expression, as on page 173 where he sums up one of Gretchen Daily's ideas: "the predators of insects will count for you the number of insects in an ecosystem."

I wonder if Anton had planned a larger book, perhaps one with photographs of the scientists in the field or in their lab, but for some reason a book that had to be abandoned. At any rate this book could have been outstanding had it been better edited and copyread, had it included photographs of the scientists (one picture here would indeed be worth a thousand words) and had Anton included short bibliographies of the published work of his seven scientists. As is, I think this might be valuable for those people thinking of starting a career in science, or for those just beginning their careers. Anton makes it clear that the talents required to rise to the top are often extraneous to the day-to-day work of the scientist, and that would be a good thing for someone just starting out to know.

It Deserves 6 Stars, Not 5.......2000-07-14

This is the best collection of its kind I've ever read, and one of the 10 best non-fiction books I've ever read on any topic. I ran across this book as part of my research on creative organizations and people, and was stunned by the quality. The scientists are quirky and fascinating, and Anton's writing and editing is as good as it gets. Anton is the Red Smith of science writers.

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I expected better

Excellent Pre and Post natal Fitness Book

outstanding prenatal and postpartum fitness guide

Fit to Deliver: An Innovative Prenatal and Postpartum Fitness Program: Safe and Fun Exercises Tailored by Professionals to Benefit Both You and Your Baby
Karen Nordahl , Carl Petersen , and Renee Jeffreys
Manufacturer: Hartley and Marks Publishers
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Fit to Deliver is an innovative prenatal and postpartum exercise program for beginning, intermediate, and advanced fitness levels. The book contains 175 professionally tailored exercises for core strength training, walk-run programs, stretching and relaxation, ball-balance workouts, aerobics, water exercise, pilates, and yoga. While safely maintaining fitness levels, the program prepares women for delivery, decreases common pregnancy ailments, and eases postpartum recovery.

Featuring a beautiful two-color design throughout with lay-flat binding, this resource contains over 25 exercise routines for well-rounded workouts. In addition, women can design their own routines to accommodate busy schedules and fluctuating energy levels. The book's user-friendly format contains over 300 black and white photos, sidebars, charts, and “tips from the team.”

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I expected better.......2007-03-19

It's allright. I've had trouble getting into it - I've found I get better ideas and a better workout from pregnancy fitness videos. Aesthetically speaking, the black & white photos on the the inside are not inspiring.

Overall: not impressed.

Excellent Pre and Post natal Fitness Book.......2005-07-05

This book is a must have! Every pregnant or post natal lady should have one. Its extremely simple to follow and has fabulous accompanying photos for you to view. From beginner to advanced, strenght training, core stability etc. From a woman with a child, I found this book a must have! Convenient for those busy moms, easy exercises to do at home. If you haven't purchased one nows the time!

outstanding prenatal and postpartum fitness guide.......2005-06-21

This book covers it all; prenatal and postpartum, beginner to advanced, cardio, strength training, core stability, as well as explaining all of the normal physiologic changes in a woman's body throughout pregnancy. Very concise and easy to read with lots of accompanying photograghs.
I am a family physician that does a lot of prenatal and postpartum care in a very fit community---this book is indispensible in my practice!

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Excellent First Cookbook for Amateur Home Cook. Buy It.

For beginners who want a real home cooked meal

Great for a true novice like me!

Refreshingly simple and do-able cookbook!

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Learning to Cook with Marion Cunningham
Marion Cunningham
Manufacturer: Knopf
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Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 0375401180
Release Date: 1999-04-20

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Marion Cunningham, renowned for her revision of the The Fannie Farmer Cookbook, turns her attention to the novice cook. Cunningham's passion for simple, home-cooked dishes, along with her extensive teaching experience, is evident on every page.

In Learning to Cook, 150 recipes and 100 color photos are woven through 11 chapters with tempting titles like "Soup for Supper," "Easy Fish," "Meals Without Meat," and "Thank Goodness for Chicken." Cunningham's recipes are clearly written--free from hard-to-decipher cooking terms and elaborate preparations. Directions for preparing items such as vegetables are included in the recipes, so readers can prepare them as they cook, without perpetually referring to the ingredients list. Many of the recipes are meal-in-one suppers.

In addition to recipes, the book includes lots of reference materials, such as a list of essential kitchen tools, as well as lots of tips on basic techniques--how to whip cream, cook rice, carve ham, and much more. An uncluttered, user-friendly layout empowers even the fearful cook to prepare dishes like Poached Halibut with Fennel, Old-Fashioned Beef Stew, and Simple Vegetable Soup.

Cooking with this book will teach beginning cooks to read a recipe, organize a complete meal, recycle today's dinner into tomorrow's luscious lunch, gauge quantity, season to taste, and even end up with a cleaner kitchen after they've completed their meal! Learning to Cook with Marion Cunningham is a timeless cookbook useful to any novice cook. --Amy Cotler

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Here at last is a much needed cookbook designed to instruct and inspire beginning cooks who don't know how to cut up an onion or scramble an egg--and who are reluctant to try.

Marion Cunningham, today's Fannie Farmer--who embodies the best of American home cooking--is the perfect guide for the uncertain cook. Not only are her recipes simple, they are easy to master, because she writes in clear, straightforward language that anyone can understand. She addresses the needs and concerns of beginning cooks: how to shop, how to determine the quality of ingredients, how to store fresh produce and to ripen fruits, what basic kitchen utensils to use, and how not to waste food.

With 150 recipes woven through eleven seductive chapters, such as Soup for Supper, A Bowlful of Salad, Thank Goodness for Chicken, and Extras That Make a Meal, Ms. Cunningham reveals the secrets of relaxed and efficient home cooking. She stresses the importance of thinking ahead--not just one recipe at a time. Today's dinner can be recycled into a lunch treat for tomorrow, Sunday's leftover polenta is fried up and topped with Parmesan for a weekday supper dish, small treasures in the fridge can make an omelet filling, a pasta garnish, or stuffing for a baked potato, and homemade biscuits can be transformed into strawberry shortcake.

The side dishes she recommends are simple and are coordinated with the timing of the main dish. Often she gives us a recipe in which everything is cooked together--for instance, a chicken is roasted along with onions, carrots, and potatoes, so everything is ready at once, and when you're finished there's only one pan to clean; easy fish is baked over a bed of vegetables; a steak supper combines watercress, mushrooms, bread, and a delicious steak all in one.

Above all, Ms. Cunningham demonstrates that the satisfaction of cooking lies not only in the good taste of all these wonderful home-cooked dishes but also in the pleasure of sharing them with friends and family.

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Excellent First Cookbook for Amateur Home Cook. Buy It........2005-12-20

`Learning to Cook with Marion Cunningham' by, you guessed it, old school cooking expert, Marion Cunningham, is one of the very few books I have found which effectively address the adult novice amateur cook. Recently, there are a few important books for teaching kids to cook from Food Network personalities, Emeril Lagasse and Rachael Ray and there are several important new tutorials on methods for experienced cooks and avid foodies, such as Jill Norman's exceptional omnibus volume, `The Cook's Book' and Anne Willan's `The Good Cook'.

I stress that this book is for the novice and amateur cook, to distinguish it's audience from the aspiring professional well served by such great books as Madeleine Kamman's `The New Making of a Cook'. The only book I can think of which addresses exactly the same audience is the very quirky `How to Cook' by Raymond Sokolov.

Madame Cunningham's credentials are impressive. Not only was she a colleague of the great James Beard, but she was the chief author on revisions of the `Fanny Farmer Cookbook', the OTHER major American source for household recipes. She was also the consultant to none other than the very literary Jeffrey Steingarten on the ins and outs of making a perfect piecrust. She is also very `old school' in that her pedagogical approach is based, either intentionally or by good fortune, on the principles of the great American educator, John Dewey, who believed that the most effective way to learn was by doing.

Therefore, her `teaching cookbook' is simply arranged in exactly the same manner as a conventional cookbook, by course, with chapters on:

Appetizers / Odds & Ends
Soup for Supper
A bowlful of Salad
Easy Fish
Thank Goodness for Chicken
Meaty Main Meals
Meals without Meat
Good Vegetables
Breakfast Can Be Supper, Too
Extras That Make a Meal
Here Comes Dessert

This really fits my long-term analogy of learning cooking with learning chess. The general principles of effective chess would probably fill no more than two or three pages, yet it takes years to master chess through practice and studying the games of the masters. This may also be why cookbooks by successful chefs are so popular. Unfortunately, this is where the analogy breaks down, as amateur cooking is much more like playing simply for fun rather than playing for a club, national, or world championship.

So, Cunningham has no chapters or articles on sautéing, braising, baking, poaching, or frying. Rather, she gives tutorials on these techniques in excellent sidebars on these matters, plus very carefully worded procedures for her recipes.

I am especially happy that Madame Cunningham has included a chapter on breakfast dishes, as few average sized cookbooks cover this subject, and it means she gives us an omelet recipe I can compare with the 20 other omelet recipes I have read. I give this omelet recipe an A, falling short of an A+ because she did not suggest you have the eggs come to room temperature before adding them to the hot pan. On the other hand, she adds the advice few others mention, of testing the readiness of the pan when you add the butter.

Similarly, I really enjoy reading her instructions on making a piecrust. While I personally object to her using shortening in place of butter, I find her technique flawless, especially since, like the very new `Martha Stewart Baking Handbook', it focuses on nothing more than the four basic ingredients, flour, salt, fat, and water. Add to this the better than average pictorials on key steps, and you will find yourself as illuminated as Jeffrey Steingarten when Madame Cunningham gave him a personal tutorial. The same simplicity in detail can be found in the `Extras That Make a Meal' chapter, which includes staples such as dressings, sauces, and biscuits.

One sense in which this book is `old school' is in the fact that unlike some modern culinary teachers such as Shirley Corriher and Alton Brown, there is little or no synthesis or explanation showing, for example, that making biscuits and making a piecrust are very similar techniques.

Another sense in which this book is `old school' is because there is not much concern with historical accuracy in recipes for named dishes. This is not a bad thing in general, but it may raise an eyebrow, as it does mine, in a teaching cookbook. The recipe for the famous Caesar's Salad leaves out two of the seminal ingredients for this dish, anchovies and coddled eggs and goes so far as to suggest rather poor substitutes for the expensive ingredient, Parmesan cheese.

To end on a very high note, I also find the variety of recipes to be perfectly delightful, as it includes all the basics, plus a few genuine surprises, such as the orange and red onion salad I simply had to try, because I had a hard time imagining how these went together. I was very pleased with the result.

If you are a raw beginner at cooking and simply need some serious, high quality handholding, you cannot go wrong with this book. For a next step, however, go for a cookbook by a more modern writer such as Mark Bittman's `How to Cook Everything'.

Recommended.

For beginners who want a real home cooked meal.......2002-04-04

I bought this book when I moved out of the dorm rooms with my husband. He didn't know how to cook at all and I could cook. I could cook marvelous cheesecakes, fabulous beef stroganoff, meals that take hours, but nothing for I've just come home from work and need dinner Now. That is what this cookbook is for. Learning everyday recipes you can do if you have a lot of time or a little. She also give suggestions on what to do with the leftovers(lamb curry is exceptional) and, occasionally, what to serve the dish with. More than improving my cooking skills this book has been invaluable in improving my meal planning skills.

Of course, no book is perfect. I found her black bean soup to be rather bland. (Try the original Moosewood Cookbook's Brazilian Black bean soup) Her recipes use milk, cream, butter, and oil like your grandmother used to, so if you are nervous around any fat at all, this is not the book for you. And I recommend using corn starch for gravies rather than flour since it is simpler and comes out smooth no matter what. Finally, some recipes are time consuming and being a busy modern person I rarely get around to making chicken broth as she suggests. But it is still nice to know.

Otherwise, this is a simple cookbook with clear instructions for a novice. Nothing fancy (a few dishes and all the appetizers would do well at a dinner party, but for the most part this is every day cooking), just good home cooking.

Great for a true novice like me!.......2001-05-14

I am a true novice in the kitchen. As a girl growing up I no desire to cook - so I never learned how to even boil an egg! (Hard to believe, but I had to call my mother long distance to get instructions.) I have tried almost all of these receipes and they are great and simple. I actually can cook meals for friends now. I purchased one as a gift for my cooking novice cousin and she loves it too.

Refreshingly simple and do-able cookbook!.......2001-02-27

Here's what I like about this book:

1. With so many cookbooks featuring exotic ingredients and techniques, this book is so refreshing and simple! I can easily make all of the recipes in this book, and the ingredients can be found in local grocery stores.

2. Ms. Cunningham explains every details that I need to know, from how to pick the ingredients, how to properly prepare them, how to tell when the dish is done, etc. etc. Nothing is too detail. I can really learn a lot from this book.

What I don't like about this book:

1. The recipes are too basic, everyday type of food.

This is one book I keep referring over and over and a keeper. But, I'd like to see more slightly complicated/special recipes. Thus I give it 4 stars!

Unsatisfactory.......2001-01-26

First of all, I am no cook. A busy lifestlye keeps me from spending more money on takeout food, and less time in the kitchen. When attempting to make an effort to amend that, I bought this book eagerly, based on the previous reviews.

Perhaps it was me screwing up the recipe (as I've said, I am no cook), but out of the 5 recipes I've tried in this book, only 1 of them was passable...barely, and 2 which were trashworthy. Additionally, the recipes weren't very healthy, relying on way too much butter and oil. I am very disappointed, as I thought that this book was geared for novices and had easy, but good instruction.

Some of the material is alright. The informational charts and hints are helpful. But, I am no longer sure if I trust the recipes though. It is a waste of time and money to continue investing in something that produces an inferior product. Hopefully others will have better results

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A wacky humorous illustrated book about people and their pets.

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Measured Drawings of Eighteenth-Century American Furniture
Ejner Handberg
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Large scale plans for 54 fine pieces including cherry desk, tall clock, and gate leg table.

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Upside Down Kids - Helped Me!

older kids

HELPING LD/ADD/ADHD/DYSLEXIC KIDS HEAL

Upside down Kids Upsaide down

The Upside-Down Kids: Helping Dyslexic Children Understand Themselves and Their Disorder
Harold N. Levinson
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The first of a series for dyslexic children and their parents written in story form.

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Upside Down Kids - Helped Me!.......2002-05-06

I have three children with dyslexia and finding a book that helps them understand their problem without the scientific jargon is hard. This is an enjoyable read and helped me understand what the kids are going through. It also shows that an understanding teacher with a heart of gold can truly make a difference to their lives. More teachers should be taking the time to read books like these and they should be more understanding of the "New" children entering their classrooms.

Congratulations Dr Levinson for a wonderful book it helped me and my children and I recommend this book to all parents that have dyslexic children.

older kids.......2002-01-19

I purchased this book to help my 7 year old son understand his dyslexia. Although the book was written in a way that children would readily understand the text, I disagree that it is for children between the ages of 4 - 8. I believe children between the ages of 9 - 13 would benefit most from it. Finally, if the child relates to one of the kids described in the book, I believe that it would be frustrating to not find any helpful strategies at the end. Maybe they are in the next book?

HELPING LD/ADD/ADHD/DYSLEXIC KIDS HEAL.......1998-06-27

THIS BOOK IS A MUST READ FOR KIDS,KIDS AT AT HEART,PARENTS TEACHERS,EDUCATORS(ETC) IT'S ESPECIALLY A GIFT TO THOSE LD/ADD/ADHD/DYSLEXIC INDIVIDUALS WHO ENJOY 12STEP (IE ACOA) BOOKS!! THE DRAWINGS ARE TERRIFIC,THE STORIES TOUCHING,TEAR PROVOKING AND ARE FUNNY & EMOTION FILLED!! I WOULD BE DELIGHTED TO SPEAK TO ANYONE WITH QUESTIONS AND/OR COMMENTS AS I HAVE BEEN DR L'S VERY SUCCESSFUL ADULT PATIENT SINCE 9/84-PRESENT(AND AM VERY SIMILAR TO THE "ANNA" CHARACTER IN THE BOOK!)THE BOOK ALSO IS WONDERFUL AS IS ITS SEQUEL,TURNING AROUND THE UPSIDE DOWN KIDS, IN THAT IT ALSO INCLUDES PRAISE FOR THE IRLEN COLORED TINTED FILTER EYEGLASSES IN ADDITION TO THE INNER EAR MEDICATIONS. MARSHA LAMPERT MBA ,WANTAGH NY

Upside down Kids Upsaide down.......1997-11-24

This book made a tremendous break through in my son's ability to see his dyslexia as a medical problem. He always thought of himself dumb and stupid. His eyes filled with tears as he read about himself through the football players words. He identfied so well with the dyslexic character that since we read the book, he has never once referred to himself as dumb or stupid again. This book has given my son so much more than I could ever tell him. Every dyslexic child should read this book and hopefully they to will gain what a parent can't tell a child.

The Upside-down Kids : Helping Dyslexic Children Understand Themselves and Overcome Their Disorder

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Harold N.; Sanders, Addie Levinson
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Harold N. Levinson
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The Life Of Michelangelo Buonarotti (Slave Narrative)
John Addington Symonds
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Michelangelo, instinctively and on principle, reacted against the decorative methods of the fifteenth century. If he had to paint a biblical or mythological subject, he avoided landscapes, trees, flowers, birds, beasts, and subordinate groups of figures. He eschewed the arabesques, the labyrinths of foliage and fruit enclosing pictured panels, the candelabra and gay bands of variegated patterns, which enabled a quattrocento painter, like Gozzoli or Pinturicchio, to produce brilliant and harmonious general effects at a small expenditure of intellectual energy.

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Life and Works of Michelangelo Buonarotti

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Life and Works of Michelangelo Buonarotti
Charles Heath Wilson
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The life of Michael Angelo Buonarotti;
John S Harford
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