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BOTTLE TO THROTTLE ( THE DRINKING LIFE OF AN AIRLINE CAPTAIN )
Captain Rob Grunke
Manufacturer: Trafford Publishing
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\'Bottle to Throttle\' - the "First of its kind sizzling and true account by a seasoned airline captain and also a seasoned drinker. Busted by the crew before his final flight - sinking to his lowest point - on the brink of suicide and ending up in rehab - thus beginning a new life. This book is presently under consideration as a screenplay. This web site is dedicated to Maggie.
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hard to put this book down.......2006-09-27
I used to fly with Capt. Grunke. He is an excellent pilot, a great teacher, and an inspiring professional to fly with. This book was a great read, and hard to put down. It brings to light the stresses, problems, fun times, and sometimes bad times we all go through in this career as airline pilots. It is a career that has an image of travel, adventure, and glamour. It is also a career full of stresses and problems at home because of all of the travel, and separation from our families. That is the part of this career that most people don't see. The personal sacrifice.
It gives an insight into the mind that many of us that have chosen this career can relate to. It is a "sobering" reminder of how easy it could be to cross the line, violate the trust we have been given as professionals. And how quickly you can lose everything. It is a reminder that problems in life can be overcome.
Wife of a Pilot.......2003-10-13
I recently purchased and read your book. You flew with my husband and I thought it would give me insight into the life of a pilot(having been married to one for 15 years) I thoroughly enjoyed your book and could not put it down. What an interesting career you have had.
I commend you for putting your thoughts and your incredible life story into print.
You write so eloquently and paint pictures with words so well.
Your story just may help other pilots who have led a life of drinking as to how quickly a lifetime career could come to a halt too soon.
Thanks for your insight. I wish you luck in the future.
A look at a Piolet/ Drinkers life.......2003-09-01
I never knew that my father had this gift of writing. Infact this book helped me to understand him and see him in a way that I had never been able to experience. I believe that this book has brought us (my father, brother, and I) closer. I recommend this book to anyone. It's a book that you WILL NOT be able to put down. It looks at how drinking can effect a human being, even those with jobs like my fathers, where he was in charge of hundreds of lives at one time. I believe that many will be able to relate to the life that he has lived, and the stories that he tells in this book. Along with the hardships of drinking he also adds the many humorous stories that he told my bother and I as children growing up. I have let many people read copies of this book, from friends to co workers and all have asked for more than just the little I let them read. Trust me the book is good and you'll love it.
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Correspondence of John Wallis (1616-1703): Volume 1 (1641 - 1659)
Philip Beeley , and
Christoph Scriba
Manufacturer: Oxford University Press, USA
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This is the first volume of a six volume compendium on the correspondences of John Wallis (1616-1703). Wallis was Savilian Professor of Geometry at Oxford from 1649 until his death, and was a founding member of the Royal Society and a central figure in the scientific and intellectual history of England. Along with his role as decipherer on the Parlimentary side during the Civil War, he prepared the ground for the discovery of infinitesimal calculus by Newton and Leibniz and played a decisive role in modernization of English mathematics. This volume provides fascinating insight into the life of Wallis through his correspondences with intellectual and political figures of the latter part of the 17th century.
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amino revolution.......2007-08-24
it is written very simply, bit to the point. if you are looking for an introduction on amino acids, this is the one!
Hope you can swallow a ton of pills.......2007-04-29
I bought this book hoping that I could find some answers to my health problems, after trying almost everything else I could think of. I wish the author would have given a bit more instruction and some brand names of the amino acids, so I could know which ones were "authentic" free form, but I guess since the book is so old, those things are probably subject to change by now. I find that after reading the book, I needed to order the entire spectrum of them! After spending over a hundred bucks and gulping down a dozen plus pills three times a day for a month now, I can honestly say I don't feel a dang bit different. But that's not the author's fault, I guess.
surprised.......2006-03-09
Surprised because Erdmans' other works were so much better.
Cheaply done... no references... Shabby...Period
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Good but not great..........2004-10-09
This book gives a good yet somewhat simplistic overview of using amino acids to improve your health. What you won't get is an in-depth technical discussion of each of the individual amino acids. What you will get are some useful recommendations for which amino to take for certain conditions (ie. stress, depression, allergies, weight loss, etc.) I like the fact that the author tells us which aminos to take together and with which vitamin/mineral cofactors. Combining this book with "Amino Acids In Therapy" by Leon Chaitow, D.O. would be a pretty good way to start learning about the potential health benefits of proper amino acid supplementation. Unfortunately, both of these books are getting a little long in the tooth. A lot has been discovered since they were written over 15 years ago. I'm still waiting for the definitive amino acid book.
this book cured my allergies!.......2002-08-27
I am just going to cut right to the chase, not bore you with whether or not this is the best book out there, or if it needs updating - this program cured my alllergies! I was on three different allergy meds, and taking weekly injections. Within a month of taking amino acids, I am allergy free. I also have fibromyalgia, and am starting to notice a reduction in symptoms and flare-ups. If you don't mind swallowing quite a few pills to feel better, try this. Robert Erdmann, THANK YOU!!!!!
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Forget about the word vegetarian in the title, and don't think inspired is just hype. The Vegetarian Grill features a host of unexpected dishes that should interest almost everyone. Have you ever thought, for example, of grilling quesadillas or falafel; of making lasagna laced with grilled, chopped vegetables; or of using grilled vegetables to infuse a meatless split-pea soup with deep flavor? In the chapters on Flame-Kissed Pastas and Grilled Fruit and Desserts, check out the Roasted Garlic and Pepper Linguine, where grilling garlic, tomatoes, and sweet peppers caramelizes their natural sugars and adds smoky savor, and be sure to try the Grilled Pears with Chocolate Sauce, made extra-rich tasting with brown sugar.
If you decide to buy a grill on the strength of Andrea Chesman's recipes, read her clear discussion of the differences between gas and charcoal models. You will probably be inspired to buy what she calls a "vegetable grill rack" and a grill-wok, too, so you can enjoy grilling pizzas and making the chopped vegetables used in some recipes. Not only can The Vegetarian Grill help you enjoy eating more vegetables more often, but it is also likely to make you keep the grill fired up all year 'round. --Dana Jacobi
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From the garden to the grill, these veggies are hot!
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Veggie BBQ!.......2005-09-14
My husband and I have been vegetarians for about twenty years and are raising our kids vegetarian too. For years I've always brought veggie burgers and tofu pups to other people's barbeque parties every summer. I thought we needn't bother owning a grill of our own because all we could make on it would be garden burgers anyway (how exciting is that? not very!) Anyway, this book has shown me how wrong I was. We recently acquired a very nice gas grill and I have been cooking up a storm on it! I've been using this cookbook and everything has been delicious. Not one bad recipe so far. I had a BBQ party of my own finally for my sons first Birthday recently and it was a totally hit. I made veggie pizzas (with the recipe from this book, although I used my own pizza dough recipe.)I grilled up all the veggies and than had everyone fix their own pizzas which I grilled for them. It was a lot of fun. Everyone gobbled them them up, raving about how delicious they were. Plus it was nice for people to see that a BBQ doesn't have to revolve around meat.
As for the comment below about the chicken stock, there is one recipe that says you can use either veggie or chicken stock. (I haven't noticed any others.) I agree it shouldn't be in the book. Vegetarian means no meat at all. I didn't see any mention about adding meat to the recipes, though I haven't read every page of this book, so maybe I just haven't seen it. I haven't seen any recipes that actually call for meat or anything. (No mention in the index either.)
So far I've made about 6 recipes from this book and they have been totally great. Plus, despite the fact that I'd say I know my way around a kitchen, I'd never grilled before and there was a useful chapter just talking about tools. (A vegetable grill rack is a *must* have for veggie grilling. I use mine constantly and would have been very frustrated had I not known about it.) To me, a newbie vegetarian griller this book has been indispensable. My husband keeps commenting on how fun it is to sit out on our deck and eat yummy food from the grill.
Yet another book that doesn't get it!.......2005-06-27
Let me start by saying that I enjoy reading cookbooks as much as I enjoy using them, and from the first read, I am not very impressed. I really wanted a vegetarian grilling book, what I got was a book that calls for chicken stock in at least one recipe, tells me what kind of meat I could throw in to the mix and tells me that I won't even miss the meat. While there may be pros and cons to the cheese question, how can anyone justify chicken broth in a vegetarian cook book?
Vegetarians: say "hello" to the Barbie!.......2004-01-02
Two things made this a great book for me.
1. I've been a vegetarian for 16 years.
2. I've been living in Sydney, Australia for 6 of those and we were given a huge gas Barbeque as a wedding present.
Since I moved to Sydney I drag a bag of veggie burgers to every BBQ. There's only so many types of veggie burger you can try before eating at the next BBQ is a real chore.
Since I got it, this book has opened up a whole new world of BBQ enjoyment to me. I've had it a week; we've had three BBQ's and I have tried a half dozen recipes. All of them worked out really well. We are talking red pepper Quesedilas, herb-grilled potatoes, veggie skewers in Tandoori sauce, char-grilled vegetables with cous cous. Yummmm. The (normally carnivorous) guests were all well impressed too.
Recipes are from around the world as you might have gathered and are not overly complex or time-consuming. They are well described, but this is not a glossy book. There are no photos bar the cover. Illustrations are hand-drawn but clear. The layout is easy to read and pleasing to the eye. This is a food-lovers book, not a coffee-table decoration.
The only slight limitation is many of the recipes require a special vegetable grill pan. I've never seen one of these things and reckon they aren't commonly available down here. So a few of the recipes will result in much loss of your vegetables to the coals below. But you learn the work-arounds fast. For me half the fun of cooking is adapting recipes to what you have, so if a few of the ingredients are not available, it's just fun making a new recipe.
I thought I had too many vegetarian cook books in my library. This one proved me wrong! If only I could find a way to get this in the hands of a few more people in Sydney, I wouldn't have to do all the cooking. How about an Australian edition?
Great book.......2002-08-11
This is a great addition to the collection - I have two other grill books and this compliments them well. Interesting recipes, mouth watering pictures to inspire, straight forward instructions. Some interesting cheese dishes, great dips, and I love the sate recipes. Definitely makes it so you're not missing out on delicious grilled foods.
From my review in "The National Barbecue News".......2002-06-04
My good friend Sam is a great barbecuer. As a matter of fact, he instantly became my good friend about two seconds after I tried his ribs for the first time. My good friend Diane is Sam's wife. Despite being married to Sam for many years now, she has never tried Sam's ribs or any of his other barbecue creations. Why? Well, Diane is a vegetarian.
Now don't ask me how they've made their bond work so well with such drastic differences, but sometimes I liken their relationship to Willie Nelson marrying a deaf woman (hypothetically speaking, that is). This still presents a quandry for having Sam and Diane over for a barbecue. Let's face it - how many of us give as much thought to the non-meat components of the menu as we do to the meat?
But now my problems have been solved, courtesy of Andrea Chesman and her book, "The Vegetarian Grill". With over 200 recipes, plus lot's of key tips for grilling vegetables, Chesman has helped me to see there's more to throw on the grill than just the meat du jour.
Within the first paragraph of the introductory chapter, Chesman urges the reader to make their key investment for grilling vegetables - an enamel-coated metal grill rack. This is advice you'll want to heed. I found a 9" x 12" rack at the local outlet of a large, Arkansas-based discount chain store that was the same price as this book.
The 11 chapters of the book progress from simple grilled vegetables and salads to pizzas. There's a chapter on vegetarian burgers and another on pasta dishes. Grilled fruits make their way into the book in the chapter on desserts. All in all, it makes for a very comprehensive look at vegetarian grilling and the recipes are laid out in a pretty straightforward fashion.After re-r eading the basic recommendations for grilling vegetables (i.e., they contain no fat so don't forget to brush with some oil or toss with a marinade to prevent them from sticking to the grill), I was ready to road test some recipes.
Since I decided to do my experiments at a barbecue contest, I would have an ample number of taste testers as well as my friend Diane (I swear the woman must be a saint - she accompanies Sam to most competitions and cheerfully looks on as pounds and pounds of meat are cooked in his smokers while the vegetable dish is usually beans). I chose four fairly simple recipes, lit the fire on an available catering grill and boldly begun my tests.
The first item was "Simple Grilled Beets". The recipe lived up to its name: simply slice your cleaned beets about one-quarter inch thick, brush them with oil and place them on the grill. The recipe said to cook 15-20 minutes over a medium fire, but I quickly discovered that beets are a very dense vegetable and the recommended time stretched to nearly 45 minutes. Eventually the beets showed signs of doneness (slightly charred and flexible), but not before I'd subjected Diane to some samples that were less than done (she would kindly suggest they "might need a few more minutes"). In the end, grilled beets taste like...well...beets. But they were really good beets.
The next recipe was "Marinated Cauliflower". This was also easily concocted - I pieced out a head of cauliflower, put it in a Ziploc bag and added a bottle of a favorite marinade (teriyaki in this case). Like the beets, the cauliflower took a bit longer than I expected but after 20 minutes the marinade began to nicely carmelize and the cauliflower became tender but still firm. This recipe worked well as the flavor of the marinade greatly complemented the cauliflower.
With the easy recipes completed, it was time to move on to ones that involved a least a few more ingredients. Next up, "Honey Mustard Sweet Potatoes". The sweet potatoes are prepared much like the beets, in quarter-inch slices. These are tossed with a honey mustard dressing (add canola oil, fresh lemon juice, thyme and salt and pepper to prepared honey mustard) and cooked over a medium-low fire. After about 20 minutes, the slices began to blister, a sign that they were close to being finished. A couple of samples later, the slices were tender enough to pull off the grill and allowed to cool. Be forewarned - grilled sweet potatoes form a nice crust on the outside and a have creamy inside that reminds one of molten lava when they first come off the grill.
My last experiment was "Sherry-Marinated Mushrooms". A marinade of extra-virgin olive oil, thyme, pepper, fresh minced garlic cloves and sherry vinegar was prepared and allowed to sit at room temperature for one hour. The mushrooms hold the marinade well and made a great aroma when they were put on the grill. They browned quickly and were ready in about 10 minutes.
So what was the feedback? I think Diane was being kind when she gave her approval to all four dishes. But then again, I was the only person cooking vegetables at what is pretty much a meat-cooking contest. Most passers-by did stop to see what I was grilling and several even tried some. The mushrooms and cauliflower disappeared quickly and the sweet potatoes didn't last much longer (however, I should point out that four sweet potatoes makes alot). The beets were the last to go. The consensus? Surprisingly positive. Most people found it refreshing to see vegetable (besides ears of corn) on the grill and one person even insisted on getting the recipe for the mushrooms (I made her promise to still buy the book).
So now I'm a changed man. Have I become a vegetarian, you ask? Not a chance! Meat is still the first priority for me. But now at least I have new enlightenment on vegetarian grilling. And I've got to invite Sam and Diane over for a barbecue soon.
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Beautiful book........2000-01-15
This large book is an interesting conglomeration of information. It has some dated information, being that it is a first edition, and was published in '89. There are bright tidbits of insight in breeding/raising/owning endangered and the not so endangered parrots. If I have one complaint, it is that for all of it's weight, it is light on graphics. Actual photograph's of these birds in the wild, and in collections around the world would have been a wonderful addition.
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Endangered Parrots
Rosemary Low
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Parrots (Endangered)
Casey Horton
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Four Stars.......2000-01-19
I think this book is filled with all the exctiting endangered parrots. This book is very interesting and I suggest that you read it.
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This digital document is an article from Endangered Species Update, published by University of Michigan, School of Natural Resources on May 1, 2000. The length of the article is 1338 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.
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Title: Cuban Amazon Parrot (Amazona leucocephala): Private Sector Participation in AZA Breeding Programs.
Author: Rachel Watkins Rogers
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Endangered Species Update (Newsletter)
Date: May 1, 2000
Publisher: University of Michigan, School of Natural Resources
Volume: 17
Issue: 3
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Gale proudly presents the completely revised and updated version of the acclaimed “Grzimek's Animal Life Encyclopedia” set. Hailed by many as the best reference work on animals ever published, a legacy left to us by famed zoologist and animal lover Bernhard Grzimek, this set is renowned for its scientific reporting and coverage, and serves as a major point of reference for researchers, students, and those hoping to satisfy their curiosity about the animal kingdom. Information can be found on life cycles, predators, food systems, overall ecology and much more. Staying true to the original scientific pedigree, Gale enlisted prominent advisors and contributors from the international scientific community to incorporate recent developments in our knowledge of the animal world.
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Tapestry crochet differs from ordinary crochet in its texture, tension, and how colors are manipulated. Two or more yarns are worked at the same time to create intricate or simple motifs. One yarn is carried while the other yarn is worked over it. Depending on the tension and number of yarns carried, the finished fabric can be stiff or supple, and may take any flat or three-dimensional form. Tapestry crochet has the flexibility and portability of crochet, but the finished pieces look woven.
The tapestry crocheted shoulder bags of highland Guatemala and the hats of Cameroon inspired the wide variety of flat and three-dimensional projects in this book. Instructions are included for both right-handed and left-handed crocheters. Besides full instructions, information is shared about the history of tapestry crochet around the world and special graph papers and instructions help readers to design their own projects and motifs!
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With tapestry crochet, one or more yarns are carried while another is single crocheted. With bead crochet, a bead is added to the front or back of the stitch. Depending on the tension and number of yarns used, the finished fabric can be stiff or supple, and may take any flat or three-dimensional form. Tapestry crochet has the flexibility and portability of crochet, but does not look crocheted. In fact, the surface looks so much like wove fabric, that most people think that tapestry crocheted pieces are made on a loom! In addition to right-handed and left-handed tutorials, this book includes 167 colorful illustrations and photographs, four tapestry crochet papers, and easy to understand instructions (without abbreviations) for purses, bracelets, earrings, and a hat. Seven projects are beaded, six are felted (in a washing machine), and three incorporate both techniques. Crocheted tightly with a small crochet hook or loosely with a large hook, this book has it all!
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Wow!.......2007-07-21
I am a Knitter with a capital K. I use crochet to decorate and edge and embellish my knitting. I don't know what tempted me to Carol Ventura - but I'm hooked. (Sorry for the pun.) The instructions are wonderful, the ideas are as practical as they are fresh, and the technique is an incredible treasure to add to any yarn addict's workbag. The next best thing about these engaging projects is that they do indeed fit in your traveller's workbag - they are portable, always interesting - and yet still easy to pick up and put down. Doesn't matter which book of hers you pick - you can begin the technique from any of them and the only tools you really need are basic size crochet hooks.
Bead & Felted Tapestry Crochet.......2007-03-29
I bought this book as a gift. The person I bought it for really enjoyed it.
Nice book.......2007-03-13
I haven't tried any of the projects; however, the directions seem to make sense. The author also has a very nice website.
tapestry crochet.......2007-01-16
The third book that Carol has written on the subject.
Easy to understand and follow patterns. A good addition to the library.
Beading and felting, both new to me, well explained and illustrated.
Can stand-alone, as all basic instructions are reiterated.
A new hobby to keep you interested with an old craft.
I would like to see Ms Ventura write a book with more "flat" patterns that we can use for afghans.
A gentle way to learn tapestry crochet-with beads and felting to boot.......2006-11-11
A beautiful, well laid out, colorful book full of information and enthusiasm. Ventura writes from a practical and intimate place earned by what must have been many, many hours experimenting with the techniques, designing and creating the projects, and dealing with the mundane task-joys and pitfalls-of acquiring thread, yarn, and beads.
The illustrations and photos are clear and informative. I needed the very basic beginner instructions supplied as I have minimal experience with crochet-coming from a extensive beadweaving and a bit of knitting and knotting background. She also has complete instructions for left-handed crocheters to get started and never forgets about them. [Instead of her suggestion to read the graph in a mirror, with all the ways we have of reversing images now, I would probably photocopy/print off a reversed graph to work from. If you are worried about respecting copyright laws, obviously check for yourself before doing.]
I also liked that there was a photo for each project in the Table of Contents. From here, I knew exactly which would be my first project. It makes for easier shopping too as I am not constantly flipping through the whole book to find my project and its materials list. I also liked that her "Supplier List" page lists the projects under each supplier-also making shopping easier.
I also liked her selective use of color in the written pattern to make it even easier to read and follow.
Her tips are also very down to earth and useful-like "when choosing a color, keep in mind that darker colors are harder to work with because they are more difficult to see"-and send a newbie off in the direction of self-exploration a little further along.
Her choice of a simple two staple binding also make for a book that lays flat without having to break the spine.
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Inspired by the shoulder bags that are part of the Mayan Indian man's traditional outfit, Norton presents tapestry crochet, a form of sturdy crochet worked in two or three colors. The basics of crocheting with either the right or left hand are described and accompanied by clear drawings. To facilitate designing, Norton developed a graph paper that represents crocheted stitches; the elements of the grid resemble rounded shingles or overlapping bird feathers.
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STAY AWAY!!!.......2007-02-18
Don't ever buy a book written by this woman!!!!!!! Condescending and garbled instructions, more about her and how superior she is to other "humans" than an actual how-to book. Her "Look at me and how much more important and worldly I am than you are because I know this technique and have been more places than you" attitude ruins ANY crochet fans mood. A must stay away author.
Excellent instructions.......2003-04-19
Tapestry Crochet is an excellent book -- it clearly explains the technique to this unique form of crochet and teaches you how to design your own. The author gives many different patterns and ideas to get you started.
The graphed patterns are a bit difficult to view (the grayscale used is too light) -- but that's easily fixed by a pencil or pen. This is only a minor flaw in the book.
Learn a new technique.......2002-12-12
By reading the book, I almost feel like Dr. Carol is right beside me. Instructions are very very clear and easy to read. I recommend getting this book along with her new one More Tapestry Crochet.
Discovery Tapestry Crochet.......2000-01-26
Carol Norton has given crochet enthusiasts a treasure in her book, Tapestry Crochet. While it deals with a technique that, at first, may seem daunting, by the end of the book, you find yourself saying, "Hey, I can do that!" Through her clear explanations, graphics, instructions and photo examples, Norton leaves no guess work in the patterns she provides. I have produced a large basket and a small bowl of my own design, which I used as a sample in process when teaching others. Through the information Norton has given, I feel confident enough to go on to bigger and more complex designs of my own. But before I do, I hope to make some of the wonderful projects she has provided in her book. I look forward to other crochet books from this talented designer in the future.
Tapestry Crochet by Carol V. Norton.......2000-01-04
Tapestry crochet is a firmly worked type of crochet. It is ideal for making sturdy objects such as vases, baskets,purses, and wall hangings. Carol Norton has written an interesting and easy to read book about this little-known type of crochet.There are detailed instructions on making many objects, from easy two color eyeglass cases and coin purses to more complicated multi-colored baskets, purses, and wall hangings. Also included are special graphs for charting your own designs, and a list of suppliers . If you love to crochet but have gotten tired of afghans, try this book. You will have plenty of new ideas for next year's christmas gifts.
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Oversized paperback, details needlework patterns, tatting, cross stich with instructions, black and white photos and patterns.
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The Spirit of Beautiful Trees
R.A. Raju
Manufacturer: Agrobios
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People with diabetes can turn to this dictionary-style reference for solutions to the most common problems. Readers can use The Diabetes Problem Solver to look up problems under the key word and follow a flow chart of questions to find practical advice and solutions to most any diabetes self-care problem.
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Just as I hoped.......2006-01-15
New, book in perfect condition. Gave as a gift to a diabetic relative. Was very much appreciated, quick arrival, dandy deal.
The Diabetes Prolem Solver (Am. Diabetes Assn.).......2001-09-20
My husband was recently diagnosed with Diabetes. This is a very complex disease with a lot of variables. My desire was to understand why this disease occurs, and to become as knowledgeable as possible so that I may be able help to my husband to deal with it in the best possible manner. This book was exceedingly helpful, not only with the information that it provided, but in a language that I was able to easily understand. Cudos to Dr. Nancy Touchette!
Answers to your detailed questions.......2000-09-26
Start with ADA's "Complete Guide to Diabetes" and then add this one. This book gives practical solutions to every detailed question you might have about diabetes. This is the book you need when your Primary Care Physician is too busy to answer your questions.
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- A must-own for the Beethoven fan
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- Everything to do with Beethoven!
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The Beethoven Compendium: A Guide to Beethoven's Life and Music
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Customer Reviews:
A must-own for the Beethoven fan.......2004-09-25
All the key facts about Ludwig at your fingertips, plus many more you probably never knew. This book is a terrific reference, an enjoyable read, a great collection of facts and essays, and a bargain to boot. For those who think you need to be a scholar to have this level of interest, you don't. But even a scholar will find handy having so many facts in one place.
The book covers not just Beethoven and his life and works, but Vienna in general, the musical climate of the time, history, politics, developments in musicology, the scholarship of Beethoven's music, musical instruments and practices of Beethoven's time, etc. It's all very well-organized, too, with many nice illustrations of everything from Beethoven's handwriting (how can anyone read it?) to portraits of his contemporaries. And after you finish this marvelous volume, get the one on Mozart, too! I only wish they'd make compendiums for Bach, Schubert, Liszt, Schumann, Haydn, Tchaikowsky, Rachmaninoff, Sibelius, Bartok, Wagner, etc., etc.
Excellent Handbook.......2001-03-13
This book is an excellent resource for researching the life and works of Beethoven. The sections regarding compositions are broken down by ensemble and type, and provide important information such as performance dates, key signatures, time signatures, and movement headings. Almost all topics, including such things as Beethoven's handwriting, favorite literature, philosophies, thoughts on other composers, are covered. Very handy for reference, as well as a guide to starting Beethoven research. Well worth it at twice the price!
Unparalleled Structure.......2000-11-13
Undoubtedly thousands of books have been written about Beethoven, but what sets this one apart from the others is its well-organized and exhaustive structure. Perhaps the best way to highlight this for the prospective buyer is to list the actual sections contained in this book. 1. Calendar of Beethoven's life, works and related events 2. Beethoven's family tree 3. Who's who of Beethoven's contemporaries 4. Historical background 5. Musical background 6. Beethoven as an individual 7. Beethoven's beliefs and opinions. Following section 7 are several more sections dedicated solely to his music. As you can see, this book offers several aspects that many others neglect to include. This structure also affords one the opportunity to go directly to an area of interest without having to wade through myriad pages. Also included are eight pages of paintings, sculptures and sketches of the maestro. This book is equally at home in the bathroom, on the coffee table, or in the study. It is an invaluable source of information for anyone desiring to learn more about this amazing genius.
Fascinating and Wonderfully Complete!.......2000-04-29
This book offers chapter after chapter of information on every aspect of Beethoven. I find that every time I pick this book up, I can find something interesting to read about. Obviously the music as catalogued and described. Beyond that, details of the great composer's personality, writing style, health difficulties, as well as his known views on a variety of topics provide endless hours of fascinating reading. I am impressed by the thoroughness of this book. Listings of people who Beethoven knew or interacted with, his influences and those he influenced, pictures and descriptions of his handwriting and manuscripts, the historical perspective on the times he lived in, all clearly described. I would highly recommend this book to anyone interested in learning more about this great master, and to anyone who is interested in the life and times of one of the most influential artists to ever live. In summary I have found it accurate and complete and always interesting. It is an indispensable reference.
Everything to do with Beethoven!.......1997-06-29
This book has the biography, the politics of the times, the pictures of, the letters of, the thoughts of others about him, deciphering of each piece of music, a list of his contemporaries, patrons, loves, friends, family tree... everything you could ever want to know about Beethoven's life and times!
I love this book
Product Description
The Beethoven Comendium, written by four leading Beethoven scholars in the light of the latest research into this perennially fascinating figure, is the key to a full understanding of Beethoven:his charachter, his social life, his religious beliefs, his politics, his times, and above all, his music.
Customer Reviews:
A century of a Jewish family until the shoah.......2005-02-20
This well-written, incisive, and even-handed telling of the author's Klaar family in Austria, 1842-1942, is a fine way to find out about how many Jews entered into the middle classes out of the shetl and worked their way up into the military and civilian ranks. The end of the narrative, when the author becomes a protagonist as he does in the opening pages, really captured my interest much more.
I wish Clare had taken more time with his own gripping story rather than so much focus on his predecessors, but this undoubtably is out of humility and respect for his forebears. I cannot tell if the book was written in German and then translated by the same author or if Clare only wrote the German original and the original publisher (Macmillan in London) anonymously translated it into fluid, forceful, and thoughtful English. Perhaps a minor point given the impact of the climax of the tale he tells of his kindred, but I commend him for the effort he put into his work, in the telling and the style both.
Also recommended: Charles Fenyvesi's account of how he excavated the roots and found the branches still flourishing of his Hungarian Jewish ancestors over the past 300 years, "When the World Was Whole."
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