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States Rights Gist: A South Carolina General of the Civil War
Walter Brian Cisco Manufacturer: White Mane Publishing Company ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover ASIN: 094259729X |
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Short, but interesting.......2006-05-24
Interesting little book about a general with a strange name.......2004-05-11
Why only 3 stars? Simply put, the subject matter is obscure, even for the most devoted Civil War enthusiast, and I cannot really imagine how the man's rather short life merited a book. I only came across the book because it was a History Book Club selection. It is so specialized that only a select few would ever seek it out. The fact that no other reviews have been written on it bears this out. It isn't a bad book, just maybe an unnecessary one.
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Celebrating Women in Mathematics and Science
Manufacturer: National Council of Teachers of Mathematics ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback Similar Items:
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Beyond Chaos: One Man's Journey Alongside His Chronically Ill Wife
Gregg Piburn Manufacturer: Arthritis Foundation ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback Similar Items:
Accessories: ASIN: 091242320X |
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A personal account of marriage to someone with a chronic illness, including humorous and touching anecdotes, and useful advice.Customer Reviews:
Written so that men will actually read it - doesn't get any better than that!.......2006-12-14
Egocentric.......2005-10-29
Honestly written!.......2005-10-14
Nice, but he must be a saint..........2005-08-29
More Here Than Meets The Eye.......2002-02-19
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Easy Tapas: Spanish Snacks to Serve With Cocktails
Julz Beresford Manufacturer: Ryland Peters & Small ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover Similar Items:
ASIN: 1841725803 |
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Tapas are the legendary bar snacks from Spain -- a mouthful of magic, prepared with patience and passion. Tapas, by Julz Beresford, includes many authentic examples for you to make at home. Try Classics such as Patatas Bravas (potatoes in tomato salsa) or the legendary Tortilla Espanola (Spanish omelet), Champinones Rellenos (mushrooms stuffed with meat), or Gazpacho Soup -- simple but refreshing. Try Meat and Poultry-based snacks such as Albondigas (meat balls with tomatoes) and Chorizo al Vino (chorizo in red wine) -- or Fish and Seafood examples such as Almejas a la Marinera (clams in white wine, tomato, and saffron sauce) or Mejillones Rellenos (fried mussels with ham). Vegetables in tapas are heaven for vegetarians. They include Pimientos Picantes (marinated bell peppers) and delicious Delicias de Queso (cheese balls). Tapas make perfect party food, washed down with a chilled fino sherry, a glass of beer, or wine. They're great as snacks to serve with cocktails, or for a light lunCustomer Reviews:
Great tapas.......2007-01-19
Great recipes for entertaining........2005-10-21
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The Bird Care Book: All You Need to Know to Keep Your Bird Healthy and Happy
Sheldon L. Gerstenfeld Manufacturer: Da Capo ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback Similar Items:
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Bird Flu (Everything You Need to Know)
John Farndon Manufacturer: Disinformation Company ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback Similar Items:
ASIN: 1932857346 |
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A bird flu pandemic is inevitable-so we are told. First identified in China, this apparently merciless virus, which originated in chickens, has the potential to mutate and kill thousands, even millions of people. John Farndon offers a compact, one-stop read that tells it straight. The public doesn't want to spend months doing research, and
Bird Flu provides readers with all the necessary information.
This is something that can't be pushed aside and ignoredââpeople really do need to know if there is anything to fear, and if so, what can they do about it?
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The Everything Bird Book; From identification to bird care, everything you need to know about our feathered friends.
Tershia D'Elgin Manufacturer: Adams Media Corp ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback ASIN: 1580620612 |
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Come Fly With Me!Have you ever wondered about how birds fly? And how to identify bird songs, feathers, or eggs? And what are the 50 birds you're most likely to see? What's the best way to attract birds to your home or garden? Should you let your pet bird free fly around the house, or always keep it in it's cage? What do you do if your bird falls sick?
The Everything Bird Book has the fascinating answers to these and many other questions about wild birds, bird watching, and pet birds. From anatomy to binoculars to grooming and nesting, The Everything Bird Book has it all!
Learn All About:
The 50 Most Fascinating Birds in North America
Bird Identification: What's the difference between a Bobolink and a Cowbird?
Bird Evolution: From Dinosaurs to Pink Flamingos
Caring for your Pet Bird: From the Right Food to Toys They'll Enjoy
The 50 Most Abundant Birds in North America
Bird Magazines and Organizations
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And You Think You Have Problems: Teenage Dilemmas/Includes a Teachers Guide
Patricia McClure Manufacturer: Univ Classics Ltd ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback Accessories: ASIN: 091412773X |
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A Bird for You: Caring for Your Bird (Pet Care)
Susan Blackaby Manufacturer: Picture Window Books ProductGroup: Book Binding: Library Binding ASIN: 1404801170 |
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The Bird You Care For
Felicia Ames Manufacturer: Signet ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback ASIN: 0451075277 |
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The Bird You Care for
Felicia Ames Manufacturer: A Signet Book/ New American Library ProductGroup: Book Binding: Mass Market Paperback ASIN: B000NPXMUW |
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Feeding And Sheltering Backyard Birds - All You Need To Know About Proper Food And Feeding, Housing And Care....
Matthew M. Vriends Manufacturer: Barron's Educational Series ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback ASIN: B000VA506I |
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Feeding and Sheltering European Birds: All You Need to Know About Proper Food and Feeding Throughout the Year (Pet Care Series)
Otto Von Frisch Manufacturer: Barrons Educational Series Inc ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback ASIN: 0812028589 |
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MIKE SHAYNE MYSTERY - Volume 42, number11 - November Nov 1978: Bury You Later; The Boy in the Casket; By the Chimney with Care; Man in the Morgue; Double Cross; After Class; Little Birds; A Matter of Pride; Graveyard Shift; The Old College Try
Sam (editor) (Brett Halliday; Edward D. Hoch; Jim Dawson; Nick O'Donohue; James M. Reasoner; William Miller; Kenneth Moore; R. A. Moore; M. R. James; R. Mason) Merwin Jr. Manufacturer: Renown Publications ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback ASIN: B000J0WHQG |
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Focus on Batiks: Traditional Quilts in Fun Fabrics
Jan Smiley Manufacturer: C&T Publishing ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback Similar Items:
ASIN: 1571202307 |
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Expert quilter Jan Bode Smiley sets off dramatic batiks with traditional patterns for delightful quilts that take on such themes as Salt Water Taffy, Malaysian Marketplace, and Cosmic Carousel. Eight quilt projects mix batiks and commercial fabrics with simple piecing, paper piecing, or appliqué. Tips and advice for making the best use of batiks in quilts will inspire new and more experienced quilters alike. For crafters desiring to create their own unique batiks, instructions are provided for creating these beautiful fabrics in the comfort of their own home.Customer Reviews:
A must have for quilters.......2004-10-18
Focus on Batiks.......2004-07-24
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Orchids of Papua New Guinea
Andree Millar Manufacturer: Timber Press, Incorporated ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover Similar Items: ASIN: 0881924385 |
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Stretching from the eastern half of the island of New Guinea to many islands of the neighboring archipelago, Papua New Guinea is an orchid wonderland. Its many variations of climate and habitat support a diverse orchid population, including a large number of species of Dendrobium, but also epiphytic and terrestrial orchids from a wide range of groups within the orchid family. This introduction will be welcome to the thousands of growers who are discovering the beauty of these orchids.Customer Reviews:
a valuable reference.......1999-11-10
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Lowland orchids of Papua New Guinea
Peter O'Byrne Manufacturer: SNP Publishers ProductGroup: Book Binding: Unknown Binding ASIN: 9810060823 |
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A valueable addition to the orchid flora of New Guinea.......2002-02-02
The introductory chapters deal with the geography, climate and vegetation of Papua New Guinea as well as the conservation and classification of New Guinean orchids. This book, a massive undertaking in itself, is a bold start in making known to the orchid world the unusual and spectacular orchid flora of Papua New Guinea.
The island of New Guinea boast more than ten percent of all known orchid species. Although the author limited himself to species found only in the lowlands this book is a most valueable addition.
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Orchids of Papua New Guinea: An introduction
Andree Millar Manufacturer: Australian National University Press ProductGroup: Book Binding: Unknown Binding ASIN: 0708104797 |
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New Papuasian Orchids
J. J Smith Manufacturer: Distribution and sales by the Australian Orchid Foundation ProductGroup: Book Binding: Unknown Binding ASIN: B0007BSO6E |
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Orchids of Ambon & Papua;: Dendrobium section ceratobium
Johannes Jacobus Smith Manufacturer: Landsdrukkerij ProductGroup: Book Binding: Unknown Binding ASIN: B00088SPLU |
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Strong, Smart, and Bold: Empowering Girls for Life
Carla Fine Manufacturer: Collins ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover Similar Items:
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Numerous books are available that discuss statistics on the changes young women go through between ages 8 and 14. New educational programs and new opportunities for girls in sports are just a couple of positive changes that have resulted from such titles as Reviving Ophelia and In a Different Voice. If you're wondering how to put these theories into practice, Strong, Smart, and Bold is the book you're looking for; here you'll find a wealth of specific suggestions based around "The Girls' Bill of Rights". Start with evaluating what chores your daughter is responsible for around the home--do they fall under traditional "female" responsibilities like doing the dishes, cooking, and laundry? It may be time to turn the tables and get her started on chopping wood, mowing the lawn, or computer hardware installation. One practical idea is sponsoring a "Girls Under the Hood" program for your daughter and her friends--shouldn't every driver know how to check tire pressure, change the oil, and refill the fluids? Some suggestions are more about opening up communication, and use open-ended questions like "When do you feel safe?" and "How do you feel about your looks?" There are also many opportunities for mothers to ask similar questions of themselves--do you remember what strange fashions your friends liked when you were a teen? These may be some of the most important questions in the book, as according to nationally sponsored essay contests, "99 percent of girls chose their mother as the person they admire most in their lives because of the advice they've been given by her." --Jill LightnerBook Description
The pressures a girl experiences growing up today are more intense than ever before. There are gender stereotypes to buck. Narrow expectations to contend with. Conflicting messages to make sense of. A girl is told that it's important to excel in school and pursue a career but that she should also keep her voice down, watch her weight, and make sure that everyone else around her is happy.
Strong, Smart, and Bold shows parents and caregivers how to raise a confident, courageous, and self-sufficient girl. Based on the successful approach of Girls Inc., the nation's leading empowerment organization for girls -- which improves the lives of girls through its programs, research, and advocacy -- the book offers proven techniques and compelling success stories to bring out a girl's spirit as early as possible and to give her the self-assurance she needs to thrive in an increasingly complex and pressured world. Strong, Smart, and Bold presents interactive activities that will help equip a girl with the important knowledge, key life skills, and confidence to accomplish her goals.
The Girls Inc. Girls' Bill of Rights, which is the foundation of this book, helps a girl understand that she is entitled to be valued and respected at home, at school, and in her community.
A dynamic approach to raising a healthy and assured woman, Strong, Smart, and Bold empowers a girl to be her own best advocate and inspires her to discover, hold on to, and be proud of who she is.
Customer Reviews:
Realistic, Real-Life & Researched!.......2002-04-07
Helpful Ideas for Parents of Girls!.......2001-07-11
Give this book to parents when their daughters are born.
The foreword by Ms. Jane Fonda particularly moved me. She describes how she went from being a person with strong ambitions to a teenager who was timid and concerned about how others would see her. For many years, her "inner voice" was lost, and she finds herself only recapturing it in her sixties.
The model of this book is to have girls know their rights as people and to be advocates of those rights for herself and others. Girls Inc. was founded in 1945 and has done good work in helping establish equal opportunity by gender.
The organization has established a bill of rights for girls that includes the right to:
-- "be themselves and to resist gender stereotypes"
-- "express themselves with originality and enthusiasm"
-- "take roles, to strive freely, and to take pride in success"
-- "accept and appreciate their bodies"
-- "have confidence in their selves and to be safe in the world"
-- "prepare for interesting work and economic independence."
Many people would agree that these are worthy goals. What I liked was that the book reported about research that Girls Inc. has conducted to find out how parents can help.
As you may have guessed, girls look to their Moms to lead the way. In a recent survey, 99 percent replied that Mom was their heroine and guide to planning their own lives. By describing her own life choices at the same age, Mom can help make these transitions more understandable and positive.
Further, Mom and Dad can work together to emphasize filling in experiences and knowledge that girls might not otherwise get. Why shouldn't girls find out how cars work? Sons will often benefit from the same instruction. I know I would have.
Unlike many books and research on gender issues, this book does not try to make males out as the villain of the problem. Instead, the book emphasizes how girls can become more knowledgeable, confident, and able to take care of themselves. I was especially impressed with the section called "My Future."
After you read and discuss this book, I suggest that you think back to where you lacked support (whether you were a girl or a boy) as a youngster. Will your children have the same issues? If so, how can you help them have better choices and capabilities? What other issues will your children have that you did not? How can you help with those?
Give your children the benefit of thinking through their lives carefully and knowledgeably . . . with as few limits as possible!
So different from what's out there now!.......2001-03-13
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Strong, Smart, and Bold: Empowering Girls for Life
Carla; Fonda, Jane Fine Manufacturer: Collins ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback ASIN: B000OA61LS |
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David Milne: An Introduction to His Life and Art
David P. Silcox , and David Milne Manufacturer: Firefly Books ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover Similar Items: ASIN: 1552977560 |
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A richly illustrated biography of a fascinating artist.
David Milne (1882-1953) experienced life as an artist in turn-of-the-century New York, as a soldier in World War I, and as a contemporary of the Group of Seven in Canada. This book traces the gifted painter's development over the course of tumultuous personal and historical events.
Milne enjoyed early success, and five of his works were exhibited at the landmark Armory Show of 1913 in New York, alongside paintings by Monet, Duchamp, Matisse and Van Gogh. He was, according to America's foremost art critic, Clement Greenberg, among the three greatest artists of their generation in North America. His highly original paintings from his early career earned him critical acclaim, and at age 65 he was still considered, by curators and other artists, as Canada's most innovative artist.
David Milne: An Introduction to His Life and Art is a richly illustrated book that elegantly captures the development of an artist who saw magic in everyday life and painted with verve and passion.
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No Uncle Sam: The Forgotten of Bataan
Tony Bilek , and Gene O'Connell Manufacturer: Kent State University Press ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover Similar Items:
ASIN: 0873387686 |
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Great book everyone needs to read.......2006-03-01
No Uncle Sam.......2003-11-18
excellent WWII book.......2003-11-13
A very riviting read.......2003-10-30
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No Uncle Sam: The Forgotten of Bataan
Tony Bilek Manufacturer: The Kent State University Press ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover ASIN: B000O7L8A0 |
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No Uncle Sam: the Forgotten of Bataan
Anton F. Bilek Manufacturer: Kent State University Press ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover ASIN: B000N64TLM |
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