Tales of a Tankman: Between the Battles

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Tales of a Tankman describes what happens to soldiers between the big battles (many of which have been described elsewhere) and what incidents happen to the soldiers while still at the sharp end of the campaigns. These short stories tell the answers for one tankman in Europe.

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There is emerging research that demonstrates the effect of one's spiritual beliefs on general health and well-being. More and more information points to the necessity of doing a religious/spiritual profile on a patient—in addition to a physical and lifestyle assessment—in order to provide the optimum plan for health and healing. This book explains the whys, hows, whens, and whats of addressing these spiritual issues in a practical and concise format.

This book is intended as a guide for practicing physicians, medical students, and residents to help identify and address the spiritual needs of patients. Those who will benefit most will be physicians who wish to know how to integrate spirituality into clinical practice in an effective and sensitive manner. Other professionals, such as nurses and chaplains, may use this book as they interact with doctors, other health professionals, and hospital administrators.

It outlines clearly the following points:

Why address spirituality into patient care?

How does a physician identify and address spiritual needs?

When does one take a spiritual history during the course of medical evaluation? When does a physician provide spiritual support or address spiritual needs?

What is the impact that physician involvement in this area can have on the patient's ability to cope with illness, on the doctor-patient relationship, patient compliance, and on the course of medical illness and response to treatment?

Are there ethical boundaries that should not be crossed?

Are there times when spiritual beliefs can actually interfere with medical care, leading to health problems, or worsen disease outcomes?

Customer Reviews:

the Healer's calling.......2007-01-05

This book should be required by all Health Care Professionals to read. As a Professional Chaplain, I experience many staff members, in the hospital, who do not seem to express the heart that goes along with the healing of the patients, in the Body, the mind, and the Spirit, that is needed to bring about the healing of the total person. How can we experience God in our lives, if we can't see him within the people?

This little book is an excellent, practical resource .......2005-07-03

Harold Koenig is a leading expert in the field of religion and health. He is a member of the faculty of the departments of psychiatry and medicine at Duke University. He has published widely in the areas of religion and mental health and geriatrics . He has co-authored or authored 15 books and 150 peer-reviewed journal articles. This pocket-sized book will be useful for clinicians, especially physicians, psychologists, social workers and nurses.

Prior to the year 2000, nearly 1200 studies had examined the relationship between religion and health, with the majority finding a link between religion and better health. In the past five years many new studies have also been conducted that support the findings from older ones. Before dismissing the findings on religion and health as irrelevant to patient care, clinicians should have a basic knowledge of the research that now exists.

Whether religion is good or bad for health, studies indicate that it is a powerful factor influencing adaptation to illness, medical decisions, health beliefs and behaviors. Although we continue to struggle with how to apply information relating religion and health to clinical practice, sensitive and sensible applications do exist. This little book is an excellent, practical resource that will help in doing just that.

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Good background book

Great for the Wino-Geologist, but needs to address water for sustainability

Geeky but Great

The Winemaker's Dance: Exploring Terroir in the Napa Valley

Winemaker's Wisdon - a fusion of science and intuition

The Winemaker's Dance: Exploring Terroir in the Napa Valley (A Director's Circle Book)
Jonathan Swinchatt , and David G. Howell
Manufacturer: University of California Press
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There is a saying among winemakers that "great wine begins with dirt." Beginning from this intriguing premise, The Winemaker's Dance embarks on an eye-opening exploration of "terroir" in one of the greatest places on earth to grow wine--California's Napa Valley. Jonathan Swinchatt and David G. Howell weave a tale that begins millions of years ago with the clash of continental plates that created the Napa Valley and go on to show how this small region, with its myriad microclimates, complex geologic history, and dedicated winemakers, came to produce world-class wines. A fascinating look at the art and science of winemaking and the only comprehensive book that covers Napa's geology, history, and environment, The Winemaker's Dance will help wine enthusiasts better understand wine talk and wine writing and, most importantly, wine itself.
The Winemaker's Dance is animated by the voices of Napa's winemakers talking about their craft. The book also contains two driving tours through the valley that highlight the landscapes and wineries discussed. An array of unique illustrations--including shaded relief maps overlaid with color aerial photographs--provide a new and illuminating look at the region: its bedrock, sediments, soils, sun, wind, and rain. The expansive narrative considers how these elements influence wines from particular vineyards and how specific winemaking practices can bring out or mask aspects of terroir. It concludes with a discussion of the state of the winemaking industry today.
Unraveling the complex relationship between the people, the earth, and the vines of Napa Valley, The Winemaker's Dance brings the elusive concept of terroir to a broad audience, adding a vibrant dimension to the experience of the valley's wines. It also provides insights that enhance our understanding of wines and winegrowing regions the world over.

Customer Reviews:

Good background book.......2007-08-10

I have a farm near Napa county and was interested in assessing the suitablity of the farm for growing wine grapes. This book has a lot of
interesting information in it. It is especially suitable for someone interested in agriculture who will be visiting Napa county - there are
probably far more people in that category than there are people
interested in growing wine grapes.

For my purposes I would have liked to see a summary table or listing of wineries, wine price, type(s) of grapes grown, soil conditions, soil water retention, elevation, slope, sunlight orientation, and perhaps native vegetation on the soil. It was a bit hard to get this information since it was scattered throughout the book and there were usually just a few factors mentionned when specific wineries were discussed.

Great for the Wino-Geologist, but needs to address water for sustainability.......2007-04-17

I came across this title on a search for D. Howell's work, and then found a cheap copy on eBay. I'm fortunate to live down the street from River Run Winery (check him out on the web)in the eastern Pajaro Valley, and have always wondered about the influence of San Benito County soils and geolgy where the RR winemaker gets his grapes. This Napa valley primer is an excellent intro on the topic and will get the 'geo-juices' flowing for research in my own backyard. See also SOILS FOR FINE WINES by White.
The problem of ground water over-draft was skirted in this book. Any talk of sustainability in CA's wine country --as one finds in the final chapter of this title --will have to be honest about this issue, regardless of drip irrigation, or the perfect grape. I'd like these authors to cover what impacts on geohydrology the wine industry has had in the Napa valley in a revised edition. And perhaps the impact of global climate change on Napa's GW and its vineyards.

Geeky but Great.......2005-08-18

A thorough and valiant attempt at trying to define "terroir" in one of the world's great winegrape growing regions.

I liked the book a lot more than I thought I would--it starts with the soils and geologic makeup, goes into climate, viticulture, and then tries to bundle it with how the grape growers and winemakers coax great fruit out of all of it.

Fabulous maps and graphics. Worth the price for this alone.

Terroir is a very difficult topic to get ones head around and I really appreciate the authors' work. A lot closer than you get from talking to grape growers and wine makers. (I have been an amateur winemaker for over 10 years, so I really appreciated the clarity of their approach.)

The Winemaker's Dance: Exploring Terroir in the Napa Valley.......2005-06-07

yes, this book can not tell you everything about the wine, but at least, this book does provide a basic knowledge of relationship between terroir and the character of wine. If readers who are really interested in wine and terroir, you might buy another book called" Terroir, The Role Geology, Climate, and Culture in the Making of French Wine." by James E. Wilson.

Winemaker's Wisdon - a fusion of science and intuition.......2005-02-14

This is a wonderful book for someone interested in an understanding of the complexities and nuances of creating good wine. After reading it I have a deep appreciation for the forces brought together by the winemaker. The Napa Valley and what it produces are certainly uniquely American treasures.

The authors begin by explaining the winemaker's dance as "an engagement with land, vine, and human understanding that is fundamental to understanding the relationship of terroir and wine". What follows delves into each aspect of the dance in exquisite and enjoyable detail.

Initially I thought I'd be overwhelmed by the scientific details of the geological formation of the Napa Valley, however, the combination of wonderful graphics, diagrams, maps and descriptions resulted in not only an understanding of Napa, but a greater understanding of geology in general. The authors move us through a history of the forces that created the major structures of the valley up to the resultant influences on soil and the particular issues that concern winemakers. Despite being geologists, the authors have a keen respect for the limitations of scientific information and are quick to point out the limitations and resultant assumptions.

Understanding more of the geologic history of the Valley allows one to understand the importance of site selection by the grape growers and winemakers. Rock, soil, sun, wind direction and temperature as well as other details of place and earth are critical in deciding what and where to plant.

The second half of the book brings into focus the amazingly complex work of growing excellent grapes and then harvesting and handling them to produce excellent wine. For me it suggests that the best winemakers need a fusion of both masculine/feminine, linear/intuitive capacities. One could know everything about the science of winemaking and fail without having a feel for timing, smell and taste. No wonder some of Napa's best winemakers are women.

The book contains some tasty bonuses including two tours of the Napa Valley and it's wineries, and quick-read boxes explaining such things as the tannin effect. For readers who love well-produced books, the quality of paper, color and print style make this one a treat to touch and see. The authors' writing style is also quite enjoyable with freguent use of surprising similes and metaphors.

Finally, a major benefit to me as a novice wine taster is the message to trust my own taste rather than relying on the "experts". And, to find a good wine store with knowledgeable staff to help you through the process of exploration.

THE WINEMAKER'S DANCE; EXPLORING TERROIR IN THE NAPA VALLEY

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THE WINEMAKER'S DANCE; EXPLORING TERROIR IN THE NAPA VALLEY
Jonathan; and David G. Howell Swinchatt
Manufacturer: University of California Berkeley, Los Angeles, and London
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000IWOCDG

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Ponchos and shawls have reached fashion-craze status—and these 20 trendy patterns feed the need to drape, cover, and wrap up in style. Here is yet another exciting addition to the wildly popular "Little Box" series!

· Twenty ponchos, shawls, capes, wraps, and shrugs are just as easy to knit as simple scarves

· Features styles for all occasions, from elegant evening wear to practical layers for daily use

· Simple sizing and shaping make these projects perfect for whipping up quick gifts

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Nice, simple patterns.......2007-05-06

This box contains several nice, simple patterns which should be fairly easy for beginning to intermediate knitters. Most of the patterns, though, are similar to so many of those out there in books, pamphlets and on websites that if one wanted, one could find them without buying the set, but one wouldn't know that unless they looked through the patterns included. The nice thing is that the patterns are all on laminated cards so they won't get lost, torn or worn out, as do patterns that come in pamphlets or that are printed off a website. A good, concise way to keep your patterns all in one place, and easily accesible.

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Tucked away in the heart of Venice, hidden from the public eye, lie unexpected oases of calm and beauty. Venetian Gardens offers an exclusive view of the splendor and charm of these secret gardens, undiscovered by the vast majority of visitors to the magical city known as la Serenissima. Whether strolling through the narrow streets or riding on a gondola, most passers-by would miss the rows of trees running alongside ancient city walls, massive climbing vines, flower-covered terraces, and the luxurious gardens of grand palaces. Professional tour guide Mariagrazia Dammicco unlocks Venice's garden gates, allowing us access to hidden oases usually closed to the general public. This book invites the reader to explore twenty of Venice's secret gardens, ranging from private family havens to convent sanctuaries, and including all styles and shapes, contemporary and medieval alike. Marianne Majerus's splendid photography and Dammicco's informative text give the reader a peek behind the closed doors of exclusive residences and quiet convents. This lavish volume is sure to inspire gardeners and lovers of Venice with its spotlight on the unusual and stunning floral combinations that are proven winners in the featured gardens.

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Secret Gardens Of Venice
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I Giardini Veneziani (The Gardens of Venice)

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I Giardini Veneziani (The Gardens of Venice)
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The City of Falling Angels
Life in the City of Venice
Only 'ok'.
Immensely enjoyable, but not up to Midnight in the Garden standards...
Gave up after 103 pages

The City of Falling Angels
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Past Midnight: John Berendt on the Mysteries of Venice

Just as John Berendt's first book, Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil, was settling into its remarkable four-year run on The New York Times bestseller list, he discovered a new city whose local mysteries and traditions were more than a match for Savannah, whose hothouse eccentricities he had celebrated in the first book. The new city was Venice, and he spent much of the last decade wandering through its canals and palazzos, seeking to understand a place that any native will tell you is easy to visit but hard to know. For travelers to Venice, whether by armchair or vaporetto, he has selected his 10 (actually 11) Books to Read on Venice. And he took the time to answer a few of our questions about his charming new book, The City of Falling Angels:

Amazon.com: The lush, cloistered southern city of Savannah was the locale of Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil. Venice, the setting for The City of Falling Angels, is vastly different. Was it the difference itself that drew you to Venice?

John Berendt: Savannah and Venice actually have quite a lot in common. Both are uniquely beautiful. Both are isolated geographically, culturally, and emotionally from the world outside. Venice sits in the middle of a lagoon; Savannah is surrounded by marshes, piney woods, and the ocean. Venetians think of themselves as Venetian first, Italian second; Savannahians rarely even venture forth as far as Atlanta or Charleston. So both cities offer a writer a rich context in which to set a story, and the stories provide readers a means of escape from their own environment into another world.

Amazon.com: I enjoyed your rather declarative author's note: that this is a work of nonfiction, and that you used everyone's real names. In your previous book you did use pseudonyms for some characters and you explained that you took a few small liberties in the service of the larger truth of the story. Why the change this time?

Berendt: When I wrote Midnight I thought I would do a few people the favor of changing their names for the sake of privacy. But when the book came out, several of the pseudonymous characters told me they wished I'd used their real names instead. So this time, no pseudonyms. As for the storytelling liberties I took in writing Midnight, they were minor and did not change the story, but my mention of it in the author's note caused some confusion, with the result that Midnight is sometimes referred to now as a novel, which it most certainly is not. Neither is The City of Falling Angels. In fact, I dispensed with the liberties this time and made it as close to the truth as I could get it.

Amazon.com: In The City of Falling Angels, a number of fascinating people serve as guides to the city, each with a different idea of the true nature of Venice. Who was your favorite?

Berendt: I don't have a favorite, but Count Girolamo Marcello is certainly a memorable, highly quotable commentator. "Everyone in Venice is acting," he told me. "Everyone plays a role, and the role changes. The key to understanding Venetians is rhythm, the rhythm of the lagoon, the water, the tides, the waves. It's like breathing. High water, high pressure: tense. Low water, low pressure: relaxed. The tide changes every six hours."

I nodded that I understood.

"How do you see a bridge?" he went on.

"Pardon me?" I asked, "A bridge?"

"Do you see a bridge as an obstacle--as just another set of steps to climb to get from one side of a canal to the other? We Venetians do not see bridges as obstacles. To us, bridges are transitions. We go over them very slowly. They are part of the rhythm. They are the links between two parts of a theater, like changes in scenery. Our role changes as we go over bridges. We cross from one reality ... to another reality. From one street ... to another street. From one setting ... to another setting."

Once I had absorbed that notion, Count Marcello continued: "Sunlight on a canal is reflected up through a window onto the ceiling, then from the ceiling onto a vase, and from the vase onto a glass. Which is the real sunlight? Which is the real reflection? What is true? What is not true? The answer is not so simple, because the truth can change. I can change. You can change. That is the Venice effect."

I was not terribly surprised when he later told me, "Venetians never tell the truth. We mean precisely the opposite of what we say."

Amazon.com: Now that you know Venice well enough to be a guide yourself, what would you say to a visitor looking for insight into the character of the city?

Berendt: Tourists generally shuffle along, on narrow streets so crowded as to be nearly impassable, between the major sights of St. Mark's Square, the Rialto Bridge, and the Accademia Museum. All you have to do is to step off these heavily traveled alleyways, and in a few moments you will find yourself in quiet, much emptier surroundings. This is more like the real Venice. Another thing to do is to go into the wine bars where Venetians stand around drinking and talking. They will very likely be speaking the Venetian dialect, so you won't be able to understand them, but you will get a sampling of the true Venetian ambiance enlivened by the pronounced sing-song rhythm of the language. I'd also suggest stopping someone in the street and asking for directions. Almost invariably, you will be rewarded with a genial smile and the instructions, Sempre diritto, meaning "Straight ahead." This will only leave you more confused, because when you attempt to follow a straight line, you will be confronted by more twists and turns and forks in the road than you thought possible, given the instructions. This is part of what Count Marcello described as "the Venice effect."

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The author of the record-breaking bestseller Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil unveils the enigmatic Venice as only he can

Twelve years ago, Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil exploded into a monumental success, residing a record-breaking four years on the New York Times bestseller list (longer than any work of fiction or nonfiction had before) and turning John Berendt into a household name. The City of Falling Angels is Berendt's first book since Midnight, and it immediately reminds one what all the fuss was about. Turning to the magic, mystery, and decadence of Venice, Berendt gradually reveals the truth behind a sensational fire that in 1996 destroyed the historic Fenice opera house. Encountering a rich cast of characters, Berendt tells a tale full of atmosphere and surprise as the stories build, one after the other, ultimately coming together to portray a world as finely drawn as a still-life painting.

Customer Reviews:

The City of Falling Angels.......2007-10-08

This is a book I could not put down. I suggest this to anyone who is planning a trip to Italy (or not!)

Life in the City of Venice.......2007-10-03

In 1996, a fire started in the Fenice Opera House in Venice, Italy. And not just any fire. A fire that would consume not only most of the beautiful building, along with it paintings, frescoes and history in this last of it's kind building. No, this fire consumed almost a decade in the life of Venice. How did the fire start? Was it arson? Was it negligence? Who had the most to gain? Was it the Mafia or was it the contractors that were working on the remodeling? These are just some of the questions that drew John Berendt to extend his stay in Venice and try to capture the city and it's people in print.

In the course of the investigation, Berendt introduces us to many of the citizens of this city. We meet Archimede Seguso, a renowned glass maker, that watched the Fenice burn and then created over one hundred glass vases to memorialize it. Of course, most of these pieces still haven't been seen by the public because they are tied up in a litigation of a weird brotherly feud. We meet the Rylands - Jane, an American Expat and her British husband that waylaid a poor old lady and took her incredible achieves for their own profit. The woman was Olga Rudge, the famous Mistress of writer Ezra Pound, who's writings and letters were worth a small fortune. And we meet members of the Save Venice foundation, a non-profit organization that was created to help restore buildings and art in the city of Venice. But an implosion of the group was caused by mixing too many people with large egos wanting the Title and prestige involved with this organization.

I will readily admit I had high hopes for this book. I thought Berendt's Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil about the city of Savannah, Georgia was fantastic! He did such a wonderful job describing the beauty of the city, as well as the eccentricity of it's people. Not so much with Venice, although he certainly tried. Maybe it's the fact that I just don't understand the Venetian culture the way I do culture in the US. Or maybe this book was more about the glitterati instead of just the average folks. Either way, it fell short for me. I really didn't get a chance to CARE about the people in this book. There were too many exceedingly shallow people that cared more for their titles and their parties than they did about anything else. The back story of the Fenice fire just seemed to get lost in it all. And since reality is never as cut-and-dried as fiction, we still don't know what really happened that night at the Fenice.

I did enjoy learning more about Ezra Pound and Olga Rudge. And I was intrigued about the side story of the poet Mario Stefani, a man that took his own life during this time period. But reading about the Save Venice Organization and their constant bickering over whose name would be at the top of the stationery and who got the best seats for a gala rather turned my stomach. As did the story of the Rylands and how they swindled a poor elderly woman AND her family out of their birthright. Maybe my expectations were just too high for this one. Venice is a beautiful city, one I'd love to visit some day. But this book didn't do much for me! Like a Seinfeld episode, it was a whole lot about nothing.

Only 'ok'........2007-09-19

I prefer books with a strong plot. This didn't really seem to have a strong plot and the pieced never really seems to come together as strongly as I had hoped. It may just be the style of this author... and if you like that type of style this would be a book for you.

Immensely enjoyable, but not up to Midnight in the Garden standards..........2007-09-03

Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil by John Berendt is one of my favorite books, so I decided to read his latest, The City of Falling Angels. While the formula for both books is pretty much the same, Midnight is a much better book--only because Savannah is a much more quirky city than Venice, Italy.

As with Midnight in the Garden, Berendt combines many elements to create The City of Falling Angels. He provides a little history of Venice. He interviews dozens of colorful characters. And he focuses on a possible crime. In Falling Angels, this is the burning of Venice's famous opera house, La Fenice. As far as history, I felt the author could have provided a little more information about Venice's rich past. Venice has many interesting characters, and Berendt did his best to seek them out. He interviewed Murano glass blowers, city officials, American expatriates, artists, and even a man who considers himself a culinary expert. His specialty is making the world's best-selling rat poison. He also looks into the many famous Americans who made Venice their home, including Peggy Guggenheim and Ezra Pound. But the characters in Venice fell short of Savannah's eclectic bunch including The Lady Chablis, the Voodoo priestess Minerva and antiques dealer Jim Williams. Also, the Fenice fire didn't quite have the drama as the murder in Midnight in the Garden

But I still enjoyed The City of Falling Angels immensely, and John Berendt is a fine writer with a keen eye when it comes to describing places and sites that he visits. After witnessing the opera house fire, glassblower Archimede Seguso goes to his shop and starts creating glass vases like he's never made before. "Against an opaque background as black as night, he had set swirling ribbons of sinuous diamond shapes in red, green, white, and gold, leaping, over-lapping, and spiraling upward around the vase. He never explained what he was doing, but by the second vase, everyone knew. It was a record of the fire in glass--the flames, the sparks, the embers, and the smoke--just as he had seen if from his window..." As for why he chose this city, "Venice was uniquely beautiful, isolated, inward-looking, and a powerful stimulant to the senses, the intellect, and the imagination....Because I could not imagine a more enticing beat to assign myself for an indefinite period of time."

I don't think that The City of Falling Angels is going to do to Venice what Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil did to Savannah. However, after reading The City of Falling Angels, I'm certainly considering a trip to Italy.

Gave up after 103 pages.......2007-09-01

If a book cannot grab me within the first 100 pages, then I have to stop. Not only that, but it was due at the library, and there is a waiting list (why?). I just have little time, and so many other books to read.

I will say that what I did read was somewhat interesting, and the writing was good. I just wasn't that interested in the story - at least at 100+ pages. It must get better, but I wish that I was made to care earlier in the writing.

Sorry if this wasn't very helpful, this review is more of my opinion than a critique.

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Garden in Venice

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Mariapia Cunico
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Rugantino;: Or, The bravo of Venice. On which is founded the popular melo-drama now performing, with the most unbounded applause, at the Theatre-Royal, Covent Garden. Abridged from the German

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Rugantino;: Or, The bravo of Venice. On which is founded the popular melo-drama now performing, with the most unbounded applause, at the Theatre-Royal, Covent Garden. Abridged from the German
Heinrich Zschokke
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Excellent keepsake gift for mothers!!

What a great idea

For My Mother: A Keepsake of Thanks & Memories of Growing Up (For My...)
Jessie Chapman
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Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000IOEMBQ

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Many mothers make baby books for their children, filling these tokens of love with photographs, reminiscences, and memorabilia. But how often do children return the favor? Now, with For My Mother, adult children can look back and share their own memories of growing up with that most important person-Mom. Like a baby book in reverse, this keepsake album inspires adults to express all the reasons their mother is appreciated, and all the ways she has positively influenced their lives.

Ready to be personalized with favorite stories, pictures, mementos, and more, the book includes 50 ideas to prompt the giver's thoughts, organized into three sections: Memories and Reflections, Favorite Things, and Gratitude and Lessons Learned. The artfully designed album also features special pages for personal messages and photographs and a ribbon page marker. When given by one or more children as a gift to their mother, this book is the ultimate expression of love and gratitude.

AUTHOR BIO: Jessie Chapman has been a marketing professional for more than 15 years. Chapman lives in Connecticut. This is her first book.

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Excellent keepsake gift for mothers!!.......2006-08-15

I purchased this book for my brothers & sisters to write in it about our memories with our mother to give her as a gift. I think it will be a beautiful gift when we give it to her. I would love it if my children gave me a gift like this!

Each page has lots of space to write about certain memories such as:
-My first memory is
-I remember when you taught me how to
-One of our funniest moments together was
-The time I missed you most was
-My favorite holiday or birthday present was
-My favorite foods you cooked were
-My favorite children's book was
-My favorite family vacation was
-The most powerful lessons you ever taught me were
-I wish I'd listened to you when
-The time I needed you most and you were there for me was
-You were a wonderful grandmother because

There are 46 different memories to write about as well as pages for photographs. I think this is a great gift to any mother!

What a great idea.......2005-04-21

What a great idea for a book! This is an easy way to create a very personal and happy book of memories for your mother. The prompts are both serious and light-hearted, and the design elegant. I would also recommend it as a family project for mother's day ... its better than flowers or chocolates!

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A Moravian by birth, a musician by avocation, a writer by choice, and a bon vivant almost by instinct, Wechsberg was among a generation of mid-century writers that included A. J. Liebling, M. F. K. Fisher, Waverly Root, and Ludwig Bemelmans. Many of them found a home for their work at the New Yorker and were virtually provided carte blanche by Harold Ross and later William Shawn to tackle any subject they found interesting. For Wechsberg, this included most of what he perceived as the cultural life of the civilized world, which meant music (especially chamber music), food (especially classic French food, as prepared by its great chefs like Henri Soulé and Fernand Point), travel (not always first-class), and the history of banking and finance. Always central to these essays and portraits were men of acknowledged accomplishments, men whose lives he tried to understand both in the contexts of their own personality and of the cultures that shaped them.

Wechsberg was basically a connoisseur in the old European sense of the word, a man who valued perfection for its own sake, and who saw its quest as both worthy and attainable. His vision was pervaded and shaped by an acute sense of history, especially European history, and a relentless curiosity. Born in 1906 into a wealthy, assimilated Jewish family, he was raised in Austria, but saw his comfortable life threatened, and then extinguished, by Hitler's annexation of his native Czechoslovakia. He came to America with only a basic command of English but an impressive command of what was happening in Europe. His most powerful essays, describing the tragic fragmentation of Europe at the end of World War II, are never strident or bitter and only slightly ironic. His decision to spend his last years in his beloved Vienna was brave, astonishing, and entirely in character.

Reading Wechsberg is like fine dining; the food is exquisite, the choice of wine perfect, the presentation flawless, and one leaves the experience feeling not bloated and savaged, but warmed and satisfied. This generous, representative selection of his very best is a menu de dégustation sure to satisfy any civilized palate.

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For lovers of food, this is a MUST READ!!!!.......1999-10-12

An absolute treasure!! A long overdue collection of one of the 20th century's most overlooked writers. His style and wit are of the highest caliber. Any lover of food, travel and style will have a field day with this.

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A beautiful, fascinating, thrilling book

Her Works Praise Her: A History of Jewish Women in America from Colonial Times to the Present
Hasia R., Diner , and Beryl Lieff, Benderly
Manufacturer: Basic Books
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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The first social history of American Jewish women over the last four centuries--the story of how this vital community forged new ways of being Jewish and profound ideas of what it means to be a woman.

From salons in Federal Philadelphia to Frontier homesteads to settlement houses in city slums to 1970s consciousness-raising sessions, American Jewish women have brought a distinctive sense of self and community to bear on the economic, social, and family life around them. Hasia R. Diner and Beryl Lieff Benderly draw upon long-neglected public records, private diaries, memoirs and letters to overturn the widespread notion that Jewish life began at Ellis Island and happened only in New York. They offer a complex portrait of flesh-and-blood characters such as Emma Lazarus, Mrs. Wyatt Earp, Ethel Rosenberg, Betty Friedan, and Ruth Bader Ginsburg. The result is a comprehensive account of how America transformed generations of Jewish women--and how these women transformed America.

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A beautiful, fascinating, thrilling book.......2002-12-14

I loved this book! Every Jewish woman (and man) and everyone interested in Jewish life in America should read it. It gives a view of American and Jewish history I had never seen before, and it is beautifully written. It is full of moving stories of real women working to build America at every period of history. I had never understood how important women have been in creating the American Jewish community. Just wonderful!

Her Works Praise Her: a History of Jewish Women in America From Colonial Times to the Present.(Book Review): An article from: American Jewish History

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Her Works Praise Her: a History of Jewish Women in America From Colonial Times to the Present.(Book Review): An article from: American Jewish History
Ellen M. Umansky
Manufacturer: American Jewish Historical Society
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Digital

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This digital document is an article from American Jewish History, published by American Jewish Historical Society on March 1, 2003. The length of the article is 655 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: Her Works Praise Her: a History of Jewish Women in America From Colonial Times to the Present.(Book Review)
Author: Ellen M. Umansky
Publication: American Jewish History (Refereed)
Date: March 1, 2003
Publisher: American Jewish Historical Society
Volume: 91 Issue: 1 Page: 165(2)

Article Type: Book Review

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