Beyond the Dikes

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As a prisoner of war in Nazi Germany, DeMallie suffered cruelly at the hands of his captors. This book recounts his experience after the fateful mission that ended his wartime flying career.

School library services in the 90's and beyond: A perspective

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School library services in the 90's and beyond: A perspective
Virginia W Dike
Manufacturer: V. Dike
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The Easy, Gentle Road to Fitness

The “I Hate to Exercise” Book for People with Diabetes is made for you—especially if you find it difficult to get-going on exercise. This book focuses on easing into physical activity and incorporating physical activity into your daily routine. This new edition emphasizes lowimpact activities that are perfect if you're older, and a new chapter on walking and on exercising for healthy aging makes this a must-have for you.

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'Must' reading for anyone diagnosed with diabetes who finds the thought of daily exercise intimidating or unappealing........2007-01-04

One of the most difficult life-style changes that the newly diagnosed diabetic must deal with is that of proper, regular exercise. Exercise, along with an appropriate diet, blood sugar level monitoring, and medications, is an essential part of diabetes self-care. Exercise also helps the diabetic cope with this life-time disability both emotionally and physically. Now the American Diabetes Association has published a newly expanded and updated second edition of "The 'I Hate To Exercise' Book" by Charlotte Hayes, a nutrition and fitness consultant who has specialized in diabetes management and education for the last seventeen years. Readers will discover how to ease their way into more daily physical activity; build an active lifestyle based on their own daily routines; create fun low-impact walking programs; set realistic exercise goals, chart them, and so much more. Just beginning with five minutes a day, even the most sedentary diabetic will be able to lift their mood, lighten their weight, burn calories while building muscle, reduce stress levels, acquire more energy, look and feel great, and acquire the motivation to pursue their diabetic self-care practices with a growing satisfaction. "The 'Hate To Exercise" Book" should be considered 'must' reading for anyone diagnosed with diabetes who finds the thought of daily exercise intimidating or unappealing.

The I Hate to Exercise Book for People with Diabetes

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"I Hate To Exercise Book" by Charlotte Hayes
Just what I needed !!
Kudos to Charlotte Hayes
Easy ways to get that good feeling from exercise
Even a physician can benefit from this book.

The I Hate to Exercise Book for People with Diabetes
Charlotte Hayes
Manufacturer: American Diabetes Association
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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The American Diabetes Association's simple, easy-to-use guide on low-impact exercises reveals how seniors can maintain fitness with 30 minutes of exercise per day, and those 30 minutes can be broken into small increments. The "I Hate to Exercise" Book for People With Diabetes places special emphasis on fitting activity into everyday life and using commonly available items rather than expensive gym equipment.

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"I Hate To Exercise Book" by Charlotte Hayes.......2001-08-24

Charlotte Hayes presents the virtues and importance of exercise in a very thorough yet simplified format. The primary theme she emphasizes is to "stay active". Forget the quick fix solution and make a commitment to a long term lifestyle change. Lifestyle changes are paramount to staying fit, not strenuous exertion. She offers practical suggestions for incorporating exercise into day to day activities. Set achievable goals and build on them. The basic principals of exercise are the solution to most health problems. An extremely well written book.

Just what I needed !!.......2001-08-23

I have really enjoyed following the advice given in this very common-sense and well written book. The author's down to earth approach encouraged me to follow her guidance, and I have now adopted many of her suggestions into my daily life. I feel my circulation is improving each week! Thank you Ms. Hayes, you have really motivated me !!

Kudos to Charlotte Hayes.......2001-08-07

I thought I would take a moment to compliment Charlotte Hayes on her book. This book is well written, organized, easy to read and easy to comprehend. More importantly, this book refocused my attention on my well-being. Sticking to a regimen has made me feel better both physically and emotionally. Having more energy makes life brighter.

Thanks to Charlotte for selflessly taking the time to write the book for my betterment. I will definitely recommend this book to my local Diabetes Society.

Easy ways to get that good feeling from exercise.......2001-08-04

This book was laying on the reading table at my Dr.'s office waiting room. After scanning it, I ordered my own copy. The book points out so many really simple ways to increase the amount of excercise I can get on a daily basis-----in the course of routine activities. And I notice the difference in my overall feeling of wellbeing, and increased stability in my blood test numbers.

Robert Parker Atlanta, GA

Even a physician can benefit from this book........2001-08-02

As both a physician and a diabetic, I found this book offers reminders of basic nutrition principles(often forgotten...even by doctors) and many clever ways to incorporate more valuable exercise into my daily life. It's a "neat" little book.

John J. Bodine, M.D. Hampton Bay, NY

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Comfort food is in, and no food is more comforting than meatloaf. No longer the butt of school cafeteria jokes, modern meatloaf has matured from the mundane meal of yore into a marvelously multinational dish that can be made with chicken or turkey, salmon or shrimp. In fact, it doesn't even have to have any meat in it at all. One thing that hasn't changed, however, is its convenience. Perfectly practical and practically perfect, meatloaf is the ideal meal for the way people cook in today's time-crunched world: It can be prepared ahead of time, is easy to serve, is incredibly versatile and can be served hot or cold. Besides, everybody loves meatloaf!

This mouthwatering collection of recipes is the perfect cookbook for loaf lovers of every stripe. For traditionalists, there's Barbecued Meatloaf and Pork and Veal Rollatini. People who prefer poultry will find a chapter on Turkey and Chicken loaves, such as Lemon Chicken and Couscous Loaf or Southwest Turkey and Jalapeno Cornbread Loaf. Seafood makes surprisingly savory loaves, and in these pages readers will find recipes for Dilled Salmon Loaf and Brandade Loaf with Salt Cod. There are also marvelous meatless loaves, such as Primavera Garden Loaf, Herbed Kasha and Carrot Loaf, for vegetarians and the health conscious.

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Pg14-Buy this book for pg14.......2006-02-01

I love meat-loaf! I thought I knew how to make meat-loaf. After reading this book I realized that I knew nothing. The classic old-fashioned meat-loaf recipe on pg 14 is worth $10.00 by itself. The author covers all kinds of loaves, chicken and turkey, seafood like the dilled salmon loaf was outstanding! there is also believe it or not vegetarian loaves (but not quite vegan). and one of the best chapters is devoted to sauces and glazes because when it all comes down to it, Its the crunchy top that is the best part! there is 14 different sauces to try and the few that I have tried were outstanding! and to round it out she even included an old classic mashed potato recipe. For $10.00 this hard-covered gem should not be passed by!!!

Great addition to any cookbook library.......2005-01-11

Everyone laughs when I tell them I have a cookbook with nothing but meatloaf recipes, but I've found it to be very useful. The author does a very nice job of discusing basic meatloaf "theory", (with some nice reminiscences about her grandmother) which makes it easy invent your own recipes in addition to using the ones in the book. Every recipe I've made from this book has been a winner, even the ones that depart pretty far from the meatloaf norm, like the Curried Apple Chicken Loaf. I also like the many suggestions for what to serve with the recipes, and the "fixings" recipes at the back.

Creative ideas for fixing one of American's comfort foods........1998-09-28

All in all, an imaginative and creative take on preparing meatloaf. I was especially impressed as various cuisines were explored; i.e., Mediterranean, Greek, Indian, Italian, etc. There were also good pointers for using turkey and chicken as well as some good recipes for using poultry in meatloaf. So, why the four stars, and not five? Too much reliance on chili sauce and bacon strips as a topping and little or no variety of the brown gravy type of meatloaf. Also, the editors missed a "biggie." There is a recipe for a spinach cheese loaf, and guess what? Spinach is not listed in the ingredients and not mentioned in the preparation so readers are on their own for determining how much and what type of spinach to use. Otherwise, a good guide, and one that I will use for new meatloafs.

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The world?s number one reference for firearms collectors is

full of updates in this new 15th edition! Featuring

photographs, history and data for over 25,000 models, this

reliable book covers every collectible firearm from 1838 to

today. Detailed technical data includes weight, chamberings,

barrel lengths and more. Updated collector values cover six

grades of condition, and over 6,000 photos make for easy

identification of any model.

This edition features an all-color gallery of some of the

greatest guns ever manufactured, as well as new feature articles

focusing on collecting the rarest and most popular firearms

models, firearms-related legislation and the current state of the

industry. All-new ?Snap Shot? articles feature first-hand

accounts from enthusiasts on shooting famous guns. Dozens of

new models, descriptions and pricing, and hundreds of new

photographs make this edition the most complete firearm

reference on the planet.

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A need satisfied.......2005-09-15

This catalog is best source of info for the gun collector or enthusiast. Amazon provides the best price and service for book purchases.

A good book for gun appraisers and collectors alike.......2005-03-27

This book is pretty informative. It goes indepth into the history of individual firearms as well as giving a price range per respective condition. Only thing they don't tell you is that many standard military weapons are not included in this edition.

Inorder to evaluate those you have to purchase the Standard Catalog of Military Firearms.

If you aren't so much interested in Military firearms then this is the book for you.

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Easy-to-follow instructions for over 100 projects for embellishing shoes, lingerie, hats, purses, scarves, baby carriages, blankets, lampshades, pillows, even coat hangers. Create floral arrangements and much more.

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The Weekend Gardener: All You Need to Plan and Make a Good-Looking, Low-Maintenance and Fast-Maturing Garden
Peter McHoy , and Roger Swain
Manufacturer: Harpercollins
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The Practical Gardener: Mastering the Elements of Good Growing

ASIN: 0060156740

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This is the definitive Benny bio.......2003-07-25

So many people love Benny Goodman's music, but know so little about the man himself. Hopefully, all of you Benny aficionados will take a crack at this excellent, well-written biography. Firestone has done copious amounts of research, interviewed many people close to BG and has produced an absolutely definitive look at the King of Swing. From cradle to grave, this provides readers with information on Benny as a musician and also as a(oftentimes difficult) human being. If you want a detailed musical analysis of Goodman, you will find it here, but there is also a gossip-y element which adds considerable spice.

Firestone illuminates Goodman's jazz beginnings, the early sidemen gigs in the 20's and then the genesis of the Swing band in the mid-30's. It was great to have thumbnail portraits of the great musicians Benny's early bands, they're all here: the frenetic, pot-loving Gene Krupa, the arrogant Harry James, the gentle Teddy Wilson and the phenomenal Lionel Hampton. At the core is Goodman himself, an extremely hard task master, perfectionist and driven man. Firestone details how nit-picky Benny could be, demanding take after take on various album cuts until it all sounded "perfect." Goodman's notorious cheapskate ways are also detailed.

If you love Goodman's music, then treat yourself to discovering what Goodman was like behind the scenes: difficult, ambitious and addicted to prescription pain killers in later years. Yet despite it all, who could swing like this man? No one.

Good Jazz History - Great Biography.......2000-08-31

If you are interested in the history of Jazz, this is one of the books that is essential to your collection. It's not only a great biography about an unusual but talented man, it's the story of a man who stood at the divide between swing and bop, who was a cruel band leader but who nurtured some of the great talents that followed him, who never really mastered bop but whose vision and band format was the foundation that made bop possible.

Goodman was apparently a hard man to like, and this biography squarely faces his difficult personality. He was also a genius, and incredibly hard working. This book does a good job both of telling the story of Goodman's life and the context of his music. There are many compelling anecdotes, and the story is engrossingly told.

The definitive work about Benny.......1999-08-27

This is really the only bio to get of BG. Collier's book "BG And The Swing Era" perpetrates many myths and inaccuracies, mainly because he seems to have this fear about going to primary sources and seems to get a lot of his information off album sleeves and from 12th-hand anecdotes. Firestone's book uncovers some interesting facts, about Benny's flirtation and near-marriage to singer Helen Ward, about the recording of the famous Carnegie Hall concert (contrary to popular myth, there was more than one overhead mike turned on that night, and the band knew they were being recorded) and Benny's near emotional breakdowns in the 50s and 60s and his near total dependence on painkillers and other medications (for a chronic bad back) that also may have altered his personality and brought on some of the bizarre behavior Goodman is infamous for. Briskly-written, filled with surprises, a fascinating read, it should be on the shelf of every jazz fan and big band enthusiast.

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A masterpiece

Benny Goodman
D. Russell Connor
Manufacturer: The Scarecrow Press, Inc.
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 0810831023

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Swing fans, jazz scholars, and collectors will delight in this book's coverage of newly discovered recordings, broadcasts, and engagements of Benny Goodman, the famed clarinetist, unearthed since Connor's Benny Goodman: Listen to His Legacy (Scarecrow, 1988).

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A masterpiece.......1998-01-04

An incredible book. One of the most outstanding it it's kind. Mr. Connor really knows what he's talking about and has been the nr.1 Benny Goodman-expert for at least 40 years.No Goodman-fan should live without it. I recommend this book and give it 10 stars J.J.Gjedsted

Benny Goodman B-Flat Clarinet (MFM 201) (Clarinet)

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Benny Goodman, the King of Swing
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Benny Goodman B-Flat Clarinet (MFM 201) (Clarinet)
Stan Ayeroff
Manufacturer: Amsco Publications
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0825642019
Release Date: 1980-12-31

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Includes Farewell Blues, King Porter Stomp, After You've Gone, Sugarfoot Stomp, Honeysuckle Rose, plus 23 more.

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Benny Goodman, the King of Swing.......2002-09-01

Well, first off I didn't order this online. I bought it at a store. And it was just what I was looking for. Any clarinet player who is interested in jazz should definitely check this out. Not only does this book include 30 solos played by Benny Goodman, it also gives tips and pointers on how to play with "swing" and other techniques.
This book will definitely help you, but it may also hurt you if you're not willing to be patient and take it slow at first. If you don't you'll never hit those really high 32nd triplets.

wonderful.......2001-04-16

this was an exellent book i would reconmend it to anyone who loves to play the clairnet

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Benny Goodman's Clarinet Method
Benny Goodman
Manufacturer: Arc Music Group
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0793549426

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This book, written by Benny Goodman himself, has been out of print for many years. It teaches the beginning student clarinet tone, style, technique and musicianship. It covers such basics as assembling and tuning the clarinet, proper position, scales, expression and many exercises. Features 11 tunes and includes a biography of his career up to 1940.

Bg on the Record; A Bio-Discography of Benny Goodman,

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BG ON THE RECORD

Bg on the Record; A Bio-Discography of Benny Goodman,
Donald Russell Connor
Manufacturer: Arlington House Pub
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Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 0870000594

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BG ON THE RECORD.......2005-10-20

This book over 600 pages, covers just about all the recordings that Benny Goodman made, from the late 1920's to 1968.Complete recording dates & personnel in his band are included. Many photos and biographical data make this a wonderful source of data for fans of this great band leader and musician.

Jazz in Black and White: The Photographs of Duncan Schiedt

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Jazz in Black and White: The Photographs of Duncan Schiedt
Duncan Schiedt
Manufacturer: Indiana University Press
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Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 025334400X

Teddy Wilson Talks Jazz (Bayou Jazz Lives)

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Pleasant contents and an excellent discography

Teddy Wilson Talks Jazz (Bayou Jazz Lives)
Teddy Wilson , Arie Ligthart , Humphrey Van Loo , and Humphrey Van Loo
Manufacturer: Continuum International Publishing Group
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0826457975

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Pleasant contents and an excellent discography.......1998-08-06

Teddy Wilson's elegant piano-style is reflected in this book. It is a self-portrait that avoids being hard on anybody. Teddy recounts his career with style and distance thereby avoiding being too personal. He doesn't cover every single year but rather focuses on some - to him - important incidents. The book is recommended for everybody interested in the swing era and its musicians and makes a pleasant reading. In the appendix there is an excellent discography listing - as far as I can judge it - really everything known as being recorded by Teddy Wilson, even if it has never been issued so far.

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Benny Goodman's Own Clarinet Method

Manufacturer: REGENT MUSIC CORPORATION
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000I7NMXC

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1941 9 X 12 INCH INSTRUCTION BOOK ON HOW TO PLAY LIKE BENNY, LOTS OF SOLOS TRANSCRIBED [ 94 PAGES ]. GREY BACKGROUND CARD STOCK COVER WITH RED AND WHITE LETTERING & BENNY PHOTO. BLACK LINEN TYPE SPINE/ BINDING THAT IS GLUED TO THE SEWN PAGES. NO LETTERING ON SPINE. MUSIC BOOK ADS ON BACK COVER.

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Benny Goodman - Composer/Artist
Benny Goodman
Manufacturer: Hal Leonard Corporation
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ASIN: 0793526256

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25 transcribed clarinet solos in a pull-out section. All solos are repeated with a complete piano accompaniment version. Includes: Air Mail Special Mission to Moscow Seven Come Eleven Stompin' at the Savoy and more. A Smooth One AC-DC Current Air Mail Special Benjie's Bubble Benny's Bugle Board Meeting Breakfast Feud Clarinet A La King Don't Be That Way Flying Home Gilly Gone With What Draft Grand Slam Mission To Moscow Paganini Caprice XXIV Rachel's Dream Seven Come Eleven Shivers Slipped Disc Soft Winds Solo Flight Stompin' At The Savoy Swing Low, Sweet Chariot Tattletale Till Tom Special

Once Upon a Time in Chicago: The Story of Benny Goodman

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Picturebook coverage of Goodman's evolution as a player
It tickled my licorice stick

Once Upon a Time in Chicago: The Story of Benny Goodman
Jonah Winter
Manufacturer: Hyperion
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Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 0786804629

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Legendary jazz clarinetist Benny Goodman's life is a classic American Cinderella story. Born into a large family (12 kids!) of poor Jewish immigrants, Benny was given his first clarinet in fourth grade. His sweet, supportive father, David, hoped that young Benny and his siblings could make a better life for themselves than their parents had. Quiet Benny liked playing his clarinet more than he liked talking. It wasn't long before he was playing music in nightclubs with grown men, astounding audiences with his hot, beautiful jazz sounds. Benny's father's dream for his son paid off--but sadly, not before David was tragically killed. Benny poured his grief into his music; as a result, the "King of Swing" is still heard around the world in dozens of recordings from the 1930s to the 1980s.

Jonah Winter and Jeanette Winter have created a lively tribute to one of America's true musical greats. Jonah Winter writes in short, clean sentences, telling Goodman's story with respect and quiet humor. Jeanette Winter's colorful early-American style illustrations charmingly reflect the era that produced this brilliant musician. The mother-son team has also written a wonderful biography about artist Diego Rivera, called Diego. (Ages 4 to 7) --Emilie Coulter

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Picturebook coverage of Goodman's evolution as a player.......2001-05-28

Jonah Winter's Once Upon A Time In Chicago (0-7868-2404-2) covers the life of musician Benny Goodman. Jeanette Winter provides the color drawings for a picturebook coverage of jazz music history in general and Goodman's evolution as a player in particular.

It tickled my licorice stick.......2000-11-14

I bought this for my 8 year old niece. She is learning the clarinet and enjoying swing music both old and new. In fact, when she heard Goodman's trademark signoff song, "Goodbye" she nearly choked up with emotion.

"That's so sad," she said. "That's so beautiful."

And she loved the book. Mr. Winter's terse prose provides depth for young readers. And the illustrations are pure Jeannette Winter - whose work I have often seen and which has never disappointed.

Children need not be musicians to enjoy this. If you want them exposed to the best of 20th-century pop culture (and one of today's best juvenile writers,) get this book.

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Amazing.......2003-06-06

This is an incredible story and told with such honesty. She doesn't try to paint a pretty picture, even of suffering, she just tells you what happened to her and her mother and her friends as best she can. What a remarkable woman!

A Must Read!!!.......2001-04-27

The first book I ever read about the Holocaust back when I was in college some 17 yrs ago... It was the most inspiring and frightful thing I had ever read in my life... To this day I still pay homage to those survivors who need their stories to be read for our future generations, all because of this book... Kitty's book is about love, human courage and the need to survive at all odds.. Kitty and her mother are known as the longest mother/daughter survivors of Auschwitz... If you have never read a book about the personal accounts of the holocaust, I recommend this be your starting point...

This is my favorite book.......1999-03-22

I read this book many times for over a year. It is a wonderful book about a girl that survived one of the most infamous concentration camps during the Holocaust, it shows courage, strength, and the will to live.

This book was a great insight to the life of Kitty Hart........1998-01-16

I loved this book. It told the real life story of a girl who survived against great odds in one of the most deadly concentration camps. It was wonderful.

Return to Auschwitz: The Remarkable Story of a Girl Who Survived the Holocaust

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Return to Auschwitz: The Remarkable Story of a Girl Who Survived the Holocaust

Manufacturer: Granada Publishing Ltd.
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000EA3OQS

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Return to Auschwitz. The remarkable story of a girl who survived the Holocaust.
Kitty Hart
Manufacturer: Atheneum
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000JOJ0PS

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Return to Auschwitz: The Remarkable Story of a Girl Who Survived the Holocaust
Kitty Hart
Manufacturer: Sidgwick & Jackson
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Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000ORRI2W

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