The Papers of General Nathanael Greene: Vol. XII: 1 October 1782

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This volume continues the best and most detailed study of the Revolutionary War in the South. The period covered here, 1 October 1782 through 21 May 1783, was a time of both triumph and travail for General Nathanael Greene. His greatest moment of triumph took place on 14 December, when the British evacuated Charleston, South Carolina. This event represented the culmination of Greene's campaign in the South, and he was hailed as a conquering hero. But the departure of the British also brought about a marked deterioration in relations between Greene and the government of South Carolina. Through a series of disputes with the state government, many of which are detailed in the 780 documents gathered here, Greene became increasingly convinced that Congress would be unable to maintain its authority in the South. While this concern proved to be unfounded, Greene did sense the states' rights impulse that would later come to define the region politically.

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In HighTecHobo: Stories From a Year in the Passing Lane, Donavon Guyot illuminates the balance each of us is forced to strike as we come to grips with the role technology plays in our lives. Through a collection of allegorical short stories, strung out over a single pivotal year of personal struggle and growth, Donavon gives us a taste of life as a HighTecHobo. By sharing stories that are by turns both heartwarming and comical, the author deals with the disillusion that encroaches on our lives as time inevitably marches on, by unlocking a childish fascination with discoveries earned through the wisdom we accumulate along the way.

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Combat CFS & Fibromyalgia--Read this book...

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Why Am I Always So Tired?: Discover How Correcting Your Body's Copper Imbalance Can * Keep Your Body From Giving Out Before Your Mind Does *Free You from ... Midday Slumps * Give You the Energy Break
Ann Louise Gittleman
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Copper overload is an insidious but increasingly common nutritional problem, says Ann Louise Gittleman, author of the bestselling Beyond Pritikin. She says that difficulty getting out of bed, midday slumps, mood swings, insomnia, and anxiety may be symptoms of a copper/zinc imbalance. She discovered this link after she encountered several patients in her nutritional practice--most of them women--who were not suffering from hypothyroidism, adrenal problems, or anemia (as she had suspected), but rather a mineral imbalance that was diagnosed after simple hair testing.

Vegetarian diets, low-fat diets, and taking multivitamins--all ostensibly healthy moves--can make you more susceptible to copper overload. So do less-healthy activities, including drinking alcohol and coffee, taking cortisone, and being constantly stressed. (These activities sap the body of zinc, says Gittleman, jeopardizing the delicate zinc/copper homeostasis in the body.) Home tap water may also be overloaded with copper, and women are susceptible to absorbing copper from intrauterine devices.

To remedy the overload, Gittleman outlines an easy plan for renewing health and increasing energy. She includes a questionnaire to help determine if copper overload may be a problem for you; gives resources for hair analysis in case your doctor doesn't have one; instructs on how to read a tissue-analysis report; and outlines a sensible diet plan, including menus to keep the zinc/copper balance in check.

Up to 80 percent of the general population complains about fatigue; Gittleman's book may very well offer a simple solution for thousands of people. --Erica Jorgensen

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"This may well be a seminal book--a courageous eye-opener that could fundamentally alter our approach to the treatment of chronic fatigue."
-- From the foreword by Michael Rosenbaum, M.D.

Answering the question on the minds of 75 percent of Americans, Why Am I Always So Tired?, leading nutritionist Ann Louise Gittleman shows us how we canbe more alert and active by eliminating excess copper in our diets and increasing our zinc intake. The time-tested formula points out which culprits steal energyfrom us--namely trendy, low-fat diets--that make otherwise healthy people feel drained.

This revolutionary book offers Gittleman's insights into how we can modify our diets and lifestyles to increase our energy and prevail over the chronic fatigue thatplagues us with symptoms such as: anxiety, insomnia, skin problems, frequentcolds, and roller-coaster emotions. Using her research and breakthroughfindings, Gittleman helps us eliminate these problems and access the energywe didn't know we had.

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Very informative.......2006-11-23

Now I know exactly what my health problems have been for over 20 years....copper! Very informative read and very interesting. Definately recommend this book for anyone to read.

Finally, an answer to my problems!!!.......2003-03-31

After suffering for many years from acne, dry skin, hair falling out, anxiety disorders, occasional insomnia and hormonal problems like bad pms, I have finally found what the causes of all these problems were; Copper toxicity! After reading Gittleman's book, I had a hair mineral analysis done and my copper levels were 5 times the normal limit! I have been following the advice in this book for 3 months and I feel like a totally new person. A very overlooked problem that could be the cause of many health problems especially for women. Go buy the book!

Combat CFS & Fibromyalgia--Read this book..........2002-09-15

To Melissa Diane Smith and Others....

This was an exceptional book! What you have written makes so much sense that anyone complaining of chronic fatigue syndrome and fibromyalgia would be wise to buy this book and read it. I am a certified physician assistant and a candidate for the doctor of naturopathy degree for healthcare professionals and I have referred several people to this book, Syndrome X and Going Against the Grain.

I think that all three of these books feed on each other and would be quite helpful to anyone, not only people suffering from chronic diseases.

These books give options for self-improvement without the use of multiple medications. The American people of today need to take a closer look at their treatment plans and get back to basics and fundamentals of natural health.

The medications and foods we eat are our biggest problems and these three books address those problems and methods of correcting them that are essentially easy, but will take determinated and an adjustment of will power....

Thank you to the writers for giving us such eye-opening books in an easy-to-read format.

Marge Cook
Physician Assistant Certified

Brilliant!.......2002-07-21

Love her! Copper overload will not be everyone's reason for fatigue, of course, but it's possibly true for many people. She explains why the copper/zinc becomes imbalanced and what to do about it. My hair analysis of 8 years ago showed this syndrome, but no one knew what it meant. In fact, it was not considered "abnormal" nor did it merit any red flag whatsoever. I'm feeling better since implementing Gittleman's advice. Easy to do on your own. Copper can be like a toxic heavy metal for some of us. I'm less anxious, noticeably more relaxed. This was great just in itself, even if the fatigue does not improve (but it has, slightly, too). If you think this could be you--Try it!

Worth spending a few coppers on... (sorry, couldn't resist).......2000-11-16

In this book, Ms. Gittleman suggests that excess copper is a common cause of fatigue and other chronic health problems, especially among women. Many popular foods, such as tea, nuts, beans, avocados and whole wheat, are high in copper. Even if we don't consume excess amounts, other factors (including stress and the Pill) can cause it to build up in our tissues instead of being excreted.

It's true that the author doesn't have a lot of evidence from peer-reviewed medical journals. Still, the idea makes sense, and her profile of the typical person with excess copper, especially the "physically tired/mentally overactive" part, describes me quite well. It also describes a good friend of mine to a 'T'. (She even has the characteristic orangish hair color.) I can't say I'm a true believer, but I figure it can't hurt, so I might as well try it. The suggested eating plan seems healthy and simple enough, and the optional supplements - B6, C, zinc, manganese - aren't expensive or dangerous.

I agree with some other reviewers that this book is a bit light on content: it's less than 150 pages, with a fair number of anecdotes and some repetition. Also, the useful material is scattered all over the book; an index would be greatly appreciated. But if it works, it will be well worth the price.

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Why Am I Always So Tired?
Ann Louise Gittleman
Manufacturer: Harper San Francisco
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Gittleman, Ann Louise | Authors, A-Z | Health, Mind & Body | Subjects | Books
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Why Am I Always So Tired? : Discover How Correcting Your Bodyandapos;s Copper Imbalance Can * Keep Your Body From Giving Out Before Your Mind Does *Free You
Ann Louise Gittleman
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The New Complete Book of Mexican Cooking
Elisabeth Lambert Ortiz
Manufacturer: Ecco
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 0060195991

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With more than three hundred recipes, nearly sixty of which have never been published before, Elisabeth Lambert Ortiz--an expert on Latin American food--brings the colorful tapestry and basic principles of Mexican cooking to your kitchen. Here familiar items like peppers, avocados, cilantro, pumpkin, and beans are transformed with original and unexpected combinations that evoke the rich heritage and flavors of Mexico. Authentic dishes that tempt the palate range from such classics as Enchiladas Suizas (Flour Tortillas stuffed with Chicken, Poblano Chilies, and Tomatillos) to the intoxicating flavors of Pescado en Salsa de Azafran y Nuez (Fish in Saffron and Pecan Sauce). You'll find the recipes for the best known as well as creative variations on salsa, soup, meat, poultry, and vegetable dishes, passed from one generation to the next and enhanced by the colorful imagination and exquisite skills of cooks throughout Mexico.

In the lively new headnotes for each recipe, Lambert Ortiz explores the fascinating history of this ancient cuisine, from the original Aztec and Mayan cooking of the precolonial civilizations to the cuisine that developed after the Spanish conquest. She'll show you how you too can recreate the vibrant spices, the exuberant colors, and the delectable taste of Mexican food in your own kitchen.

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A reader.......2005-09-29

E. Ortiz produced her classic of Mexican cooking as a labor of love at a time when most people's concept of Mexican cuisine was fritos and tamales. International culinary tastes have come a long way since then, but her work still stands as a standard--a collection of authentic recipes gathered before other cultural influences began to change (or fuse) the traditional to cosmopolitan trends.

Easy To Read, Authentic.......2000-10-22

Excellent book. It is easy to read with just enough narrative from the author. A must-have to add to your Mexican cookbook collection. It makes for great reading; I just received it so haven't tried any recipes yet, but have many bookmarked to try.

The New Complete Book of Mexican Cooking

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The New Complete Book of Mexican Cooking
Elisabeth Lambert; Ortiz Elisabeth Lambert Ortiz
Manufacturer: Ecco
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Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000OA8YEK

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The New Complete Book of Mexican Cooking
Elisabeth Lambert Ortiz
Manufacturer: Usa: Harper Collins Publishers, 2000
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000OMHCKK

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The New Complete Book of Mexican Cooking

Manufacturer: Harper Collins
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000I35SWY

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An anthology of stories and memoirs relating to quilts, quilting, quilt folklore, and history that has something for every quilter. This Old Quilt reflects the art and complexity of quilts and quiltmaking.

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--An entertaining and beautiful book--.......2004-04-12

THIS OLD QUILT is a delightful patchwork of quilts, stories, art illustrations and vintage photographs. I was fascinated from the first moment and didn't want to put the book down.

There are five chapters in THIS OLD QUILT and they offer stories about learning to quilt; the quilting traditions of the Amish, Hopi Indians and African Americans; the warmth and love that comes from homemade quilts; the camaraderie of quilting bees; and many lovely stories and poems concerning the American tradition of quilting.

I was so happy to see many of the paintings of Sandi Wickersham that were used to illustrate this book. Sandi lives close by and much of her work is indicative of my area of Virginia. I own a few of her prints and it was fun to find them featured in THIS OLD QUILT. Several other artists including Diane Phalen's work was also used in the book. Their colorful and detailed quilting scenes add an extra layer of depth and pleasure to the book.

I poured over the vintage photographs that are mostly black and white or color enhanced. The ladies from the past are shown displaying their work or sitting among friends and quilting together. One 1936 Depression Era photograph is so striking! It's of a lady standing on the porch of a wooden cabin and displaying her gorgeous quilt that was made in the Dresden Plate pattern. The viewer senses that inside that unpainted cabin, life was probably pretty difficult, but this lady was able to make a work of art out of scraps, and a picture of her beautiful quilt endures for all of us to admire.

There are many lovely stories to read and enjoy, of both fact and fiction. My favorites are: HOW TO MAKE AN AMERICAN QUILT by Whitney Otto, THE PERSIAN PICKLE CLUB by Sandra Dallas and HIDDEN IN PLAIN VIEW by Jacqueline Tobin. THIS OLD QUILT is a treasure trove of quilting, memories and lovely pictures. I'm so happy that I treated myself to this endearing book.

QUILTING FROM THE INSIDE.......2002-11-08

It has been said that "Every quilt tells a story." This Old Quilt tells 'The story of every quilt.' The book warms the hearts and educates the minds of quilters and non-quilters, lovers of the art and collectors of lore. As every enthusiastic quilter, collector of quilts and lover of history can tell you, there is an amazing history within the squares of each handmade quilt and in each individual pattern. The artists very spirit goes into each individual stitch, into every created square, and full circle into the completion of the pattern. Some quilts tell stories, some relay history, some give direction to the wayward and some point the direction to freedom. The editor of this collection sews together a wonderful array of memories, essays, short stories, lore, and historical accounts of quilts involved at every stage from a wide variety of writers. I highly recommend this collection to anyone interested in quilting and also to those of us who just enjoy reading a great book under the warmth of an old quilt. A heartwarming and inspiring collection of interesting facts, experiences, fiction, and heritage lays waiting in these pages. Wrap yourself up in your favorite old quilt, pour yourself a warm 'cup o' joe' and enjoy these intriguing and heartwarming stories in front of a simmering fire. You will love learning something new.

A "must" for any needlecrafting enthusiast.......2001-12-09

Aptly edited by Margaret Aldrich and featuring contributions by Alice Walker, Terry McMillan, Dorothy Canfield Fisher, Whitney Otto, Patricia J. Cooper, and Norma Bradley Allen, The Old Quilt: A Heartwarming Celebration Of Quilts And Quilting Memories is a coffee-table sized anthology of stories and memoirs relating to quilts, quilt folklore, and history to intrigue quilters of all predilections. Lavish color photographs, artwork, quilt patterns, and even the occasional cartoon liven the tales with dazzling visual appeal. Wry stories and incredible illustrations make The Old Quilt truly a "must" for any needlecrafting enthusiast of quilts and quilting!

A must for any craft persons coffee table........2001-10-31

This book is a necessity for anyone who enjoys not only
quilting but the art of crafts. It is wonderfully written
and illustrated and successfully portrays the beauty that
is captured through the art of quilt making.

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A Gifted Floral Artist Preserved His Style Shortly Before His Death From AIDS.......2005-10-22

Leonard Tharp was a friend of mine - a charming and very artistic man. He worked his way into the floral industry in Houston, Texas in the 1970's and quickly became 'the' florist of River Oaks, the richest section of Houston. Leonard was incredibly handsome, and utterly poised, but never came off as a snobby, arrogant queen. The River Oaks hostessess found him as attractive as the gay guys in the local discos found him to me. He was easily approachable and fascinating to talk with. In the book, Leonard explains that there wasn't one single part of any flower that wasn't attractive and usable, and he cleverly explains many examples. The book is divided by the seasons of a plant's life - from seed to dry husk. Can Leonard make even a dry husk beautiful? Yup - he can even show you how to make it jaw dropping. In both Leonard's home and in his shop, he had large aviarys which housed his collection of parakeets, who lived in the most beautiful bird cages that he acquired during his global travels. The book includes a wonderful look at these aviaries. At his funeral, the casket was fronted with a floral display of magnolias, and following the theme of his book, from left to right, it showed every stage in the life of 'the flower of the South'. Today he rests in Houston's Glenwood Cemetery, directly across from (Houston Billionaire) Howard Hughes. Leonard was a magical man, and I miss him dearly. This book is a wonderful record of his artistry for those of us who knew him -- and for those who are totally unfamiliar with him. If you love flowers, you'll treasure this book.

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Developed by renowned author and lecturer, Brian Luke Seaward, Managing Stress: A Creative Journal allows you to identify common causes of stress in your life and develop skills to manage them. Writing in this journal for a period of weeks or months, and then reading over the passages, will help you sort through personal, social, or even global issues.

This edition includes ten new themes including: Cultivating Your Intuition, Perfection vs. Excellence, Giving Your Power Away…Don't!, Affluenza, Terrorism in the 21st Century, and the Male Enigma.

The perfect complement to any stress management course or workshop.

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Uesful Destressing Exercises.......2004-11-30

I find this workbook to be very useful in my health promotion classes with nursing students. The exercises are clear, easy to use and meaningful to the students. I also use the exercises in my stress workshops for our graduated nurses. My favorites are the butterfly art therapy exercise and the journaling exercise. For the butterfly, I hand out new boxes of crayola crayons. I interpret the colors they have used. For the journaling exercise everyone gets a small, polished stone to describe. My participants have given excellent reviews and have written months later to tell me their butterflies hang on their refrigerator to remind them of their expression of feelings and they continue to enjoy journaling.

De-stressing thru words..........2000-04-29

How many times have you heard over the past 5 years the value of Journaling? But, how many times have you thought, "But I don't know what to write". Well here is a "teaching Journal" as it were. Dr. Seaward leads the reader on a journey of self expression as a form of healing that helps even the most non-communicative person express on paper words from their soul. Give yourself a wonderful gift ... YOUR OWN WORDS!

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From Manhattan to Moscow, this personal story of love and espionage takes you on a mesmerizing journey through the turbulent years of the early twentieth century.

Advanced Praise for Russian Dance

"It is a rare occasion to have an opportunity-as painful as it is-to look into the USSR's tragic past via a personal story of two people . . . who were blessed with a real passion and punished for that with a far-too-real betrayal. Have those involved in the deeds of the inhuman state been publicly exposed and condemned? Very few were. A book like this is not just about history-it is a warning for the present and future. Russian Dance is yet to be over."
-Yevgenia M. Albats
Fellow, Davis Center for Russian Studies, Harvard University, and author of The State Within a State: The KGB and its Hold on Russia-Past, Present, and Future

"Russian Dance is at once riveting history and finely crafted literature-the tale of a brutally oppressive Russia, a communist-obsessed America, and Jewish survival. Her deft depiction of my outspoken grandfather suggests a larger evenhandedness in her handling of the grand scale of her narrative. Andrée Brooks has given us a brave, important, and irresistible book."
-Hamilton Fish
President, Nation Institute, and grandson of Congressman Hamilton Fish Jr., chairman of the special congressional committee set up at the close of the 1920s to investigate communist activity inside the United States

"A riveting, disquieting journey to Moscow during the tumultuous political and economic scene of the 1920s and 1930s. The story moves from New York, to Italy, to Moscow as we witness the interplay of intrigue, politics, power, money, and religion. Brooks captures national moods as only a cosmopolitan can."
-Gene Dattel
financial historian and former investment banker

"In Russian Dance, Andrée Aelion Brooks immerses the reader in the glittering art and theater life of New York in the 1920s. Brooks renders this world so strikingly, in all its wealth and splendor, that Bluet Rabinoff's decision to abandon husband and daughter and run off to Stalinist Russia with her lover, Marc, appears all the more shocking by contrast. The music and theater world of the 1920s will never come again, but it is vividly preserved in the pages of Russian Dance."
-Austin Flint
playwright and Director of Undergraduate Studies in Writing, Columbia University

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History, romance, suspense - and beautifully written.......2004-07-25

Having thoroughly enjoyed Brooks' biography of Donna Gracia Nasi (THE WOMAN WHO DEFIED KINGS), I was looking forward to her new book very much. I was not disappointed - this is a terrific read, full of historical details, romance, suspense, irony, real tragedy, and all carried off by Brooks with intelligence, wit and style.
I cannot recommend this book too highly!!!!

Reader Review.......2004-07-23

Andree Brooks has created a fascinating book. Her observations about people and human nature are alarmingly astute. She teaches about a little-known, but important, period in history, but she does not lecture the reader who is far too engrossed in the tragic relationship of Marc and Bluett to realize that he/she has learned something along the way. This is a book that you will gobble up in one sitting (not often said about a book drenched with history) -- and will linger with you for days to come.

Compelling Love Story Brings History to Life.......2004-07-14

Author Andree Aelion Brooks renders the story of Bluet Rabinoff and Marc Cheftel so compellingly that one is tempted to read the book in one sitting -- not only to find out what happens next in this story of a great love, but also to appreciate the meticulously researched details of a turbulent era in world history. Whether the setting is the opulent world of the arts that Bluet inhabits in New York City in the late 1920s, or the day-to-day bleak subsistence and terror of Stalinist Moscow in 1931, Brooks creates a sense of immediacy and urgency -- a true "you are there" quality.

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