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No Holds Barred: My Life in Politics
John C. Crosbie Manufacturer: McClelland & Stewart ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover ASIN: 0771024274 Release Date: 1997-10-25 |
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John C. Crosbie is one of Canada's best-known political leaders, an outspoken Tory who could have become the leader of the Conservative Party in 1983 instead of Brian Mulroney had it not been for his sharp reaction to constant questioning about his inability to speak French. As it is, he served in several ministerial capacities, overseeing everything from Canadian fisheries to international trade. In No Holds Barred, the retired Crosbie reflects on his career and his peers.He was born in 1931 in Newfoundland, at a time when that region was an independent member of the British Commonwealth. His father was a businessman who turned to politics to promote the cause of continued self-rule ("responsible government") and economic union with the United States, although he was thwarted in these goals by Newfoundland voters' decision to become part of Canada in 1948. Crosbie himself became a vocal proponent of free trade and was a major promoter of NAFTA within Canada. "The Canadian concern about the United States and how it is going to affect our cultural values comes largely from Toronto," he writes. "It comes from the cultural literati, the encyclopedia peddlers, all those people who have a direct interest in protecting their writing, or performing, or whatever they do, from U.S. competition."
Crosbie speaks frankly about his beliefs concerning Canadian government, such as the advocacy for gay and lesbian civil rights that aggravated many within his party, and particularly the economic necessity of continuing as a unified nation. Readers outside Canada will find No Holds Barred a lively and spirited crash course in that country's politics, while its citizens will appreciate the insider's perspective Crosbie brings.
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John Crosbie became famous in Canada as a politician unlike the others, someone with a sharp tongue who has always spoken his mind. Now that he is out of politics, he has given us a book that will have many politicians and public figures running for cover–and many readers chuckling and cheering him on.Customer Reviews:
Provocatively, infuriatingly, frustratingly typical.......2004-02-11
A solid read for those with an open mind........2002-12-15
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Letters From a Deadbeat Dad and Other Stories: Confessions to a Teenage Daughter and Other Subtitles
Cosmo Monkhouse Manufacturer: 1st Books Library ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback ASIN: 1403302057 |
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You Don't Need No Stinkin' Stockbroker: Taking the Pulse of Your Investment Portfolio
Douglas Cappiello Manufacturer: Writers Club Press ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback ASIN: 059509287X |
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This book is written for all people who would like to enter the world of investing, but just don't know how to get started. Unlike books written for "idiots" or "dummies" this book is geared toward intelligent people who simply need a bit of knowledge and advice. It starts with a primer on stocks, bonds and mutual funds, and proceeds to describe the important concepts of asset allocation, diversification, risk and dollar-cost averaging. It proceeds to a step-by-step guide to getting started and maintaining your own investment portfolio. The book is written by two physicians who learned the hard way about investing while running a busy clinical practice. While not professional investors, the authors are quite experienced through investing their own money and assisting friends and colleagues with their finances. The book is written in plain English, and does not resort to jargon or cartoons to keep the reader's attention. Many thanks go to Carolyn Smith, a professional investment advisor, who supplied technical support and to Bonnie Monte, a professional editor, who edited the manuscript.
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Century 21 Accounting 7E - Dictionary: English
Kenton E. Ross , Claudia B. Gilbertson , Mark W. Lehman , and Robert D. Hanson Manufacturer: South-Western Educational Pub ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback ASIN: 0538677325 |
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The English Dictionary is optional. It is a book containing accounting terms and their meanings written in English.
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Gun Digest Book of SIG-Sauer: A Complete Look at SIG-Sauer Pistols
Massad F. Ayoob Manufacturer: Krause Publications ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback Similar Items:
ASIN: 0873497554 |
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Gun Digest Book of SIG-Sauer: A Complete Look at SIG-Sauer Pistols .......2007-05-17
Everything Sig-Sauer.......2007-05-08
Excellent choice.......2005-06-05
Buy it: A fun and informative read!.......2004-07-23
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Quick to Make: Stylish Gifts to Craft in a Day (Threads On)
Threads Editors Manufacturer: Taunton ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback Similar Items:
ASIN: 1561585130 Release Date: 2002-04-01 |
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Craft-it-fast items generally have a thrown-together, inelegant look, but not so the 31 sophisticated projects in Quick to Make. Culled from the column of the same name in the popular Threads magazine, this guide is filled with charming ideas for scarves, bracelets, bags, boxes, pillows, buttons, belts, and much more. Interesting techniques include burn-out velvet, rubber-stamped fabrics, ribbon work, and photocopy transfer onto polymer clay. In the tradition of the magazine, the directions are excellent, the photographs are beautiful, and the finished products are classy enough that you'll be proud to give them to chic friends--although you may be tempted to keep them for yourself. --Amy HandyBook Description
This hands-on guide from the editors of Threads magazine shows how sewing projects can be fun and productive without requiring enormous amounts of time and material. Since its inception in 1995, the Quick to Make column has been a popular feature in Threads, and this book collects its best articles. These small projects, explained step by step, provide an opportunity to try out new techniques, or test a special fabric that is too expensive to buy in large amounts. All of the projects lend themselves to gift giving, and many of them can be made from the bits and pieces lying around the sewing area. 35 complete projects and 200 color photos and illustrations are featured.Customer Reviews:
Pretty good stuff.......2003-01-19
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Southern Living 2002 Garden Annual (Southern Living Garden Annual)
Manufacturer: Oxmoor House ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback Similar Items:
ASIN: 0848725042 |
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Southern Living does it again! This is the Southern readers authoritative source for gardening information. Filled with beautiful photos, insightful articles, and useful information about annuals, perennials, bulbs, shrubs, trees and more, this beautiful volume offers fresh new trends along with traditional inspiration.
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Southern Living Garden Annual (Southern Living Garden Annual)
Leisure Arts Manufacturer: Oxmoor House ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback Similar Items:
ASIN: 0848711017 |
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Southern Living Garden Annual 2001
Manufacturer: Oxmoor House, Inc. ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover Similar Items:
ASIN: 0848723848 |
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Southern Living 2000 Garden Annual
Manufacturer: Oxmoor House, Inc. ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover Similar Items:
ASIN: 0848719379 |
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A year of Gardening with Southern Living.
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Southern Living 2003 Garden Annual
Manufacturer: Oxmoor House ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover Similar Items:
ASIN: 0848727150 |
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A year of gardening with Southern Living. Inspiring gardens from around the region. More than 250 full-color photographs. An in-depth look at the seasons of the Southern garden.
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Southern Living 2003 Garden annual (Southern Living Garden Annual)
Manufacturer: Oxmoor House ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback Similar Items:
ASIN: 0848727169 |
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The leading authority on gardening in the South offers practical information on plants and products, garden checklists, and a new chapter-'Southern Living Favorites,' featuring Top Tips, flower picks, and 'must-see' gardens of the South.
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Southern Living 2004 Garden Annual
Manufacturer: Oxmoor House ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover Similar Items: ASIN: 0848728106 |
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Southern Living Garden Guide Annuals (Southern Living Garden Guides) (Southern Living Garden Guides)
Manufacturer: Oxmoor House ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback Similar Items:
ASIN: 084872240X |
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Southern Living 2002 Garden Annual
Manufacturer: Oxmoor House ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover Similar Items:
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Southern Living Garden Annual 1995
Manufacturer: Leisure Arts ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback Similar Items:
ASIN: 0848714091 |
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While there are numerous aromatherapy handbooks detailing how to use every essential oil known to humankind, Seasons of Aromatherapy breaks from the pack, offering friendly advice instead of encyclopedic information. The authors, Judith Fitzsimmons, a certified aromatherapist, and Paula Bousquet, a herb wholesaler, make incorporating aromatherapy into daily life easy, fun, and even inexpensive. Each chapter (there are 12, one for every month) focuses on one essential oil and gives dozens of original ideas to help readers deal with seasonal challenges and increase daily enjoyment of life. The beautifully illustrated guide contains hundreds of restorative recipes and sensory suggestions to manage everything from blemishes and the blues to sunburn, bad breath, and headaches. There's a chamomile/geranium recipe for stress relief, a bedtime-room spray for the kids, and even a cedar/rosemary remedy for Fido.The detailed introduction gives all the basics, including a list of oils you'll need to get started. A resource guide provides dozens of outlets to purchase aromatherapy products and essential oils so you can start experiencing the physical and emotional benefits of this ancient healing art right away. --Ellen Albertson
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There are plenty of guides to aromatherapy, but their encyclopedic scope can be intimidating. Seasons of Aromatherapy teaches the secrets of scent the easy way by focusing on just 12 essential oils. Lively descriptions, humorous anecdotes, and recipes let readers put them to use immediately. This guide to 12 essential aromatherapy oils provides recipes for a year's worth of health, well-being, and fun.Customer Reviews:
Bravo!.......2004-12-14
I love this book!.......2002-04-05
This book is easy to understand, the recipes are easy to make and easy to enjoy and the information provided is good. They start out with oils that are affordable and easily found, but also present special oils each month, like jasmine, frankinsence, and rose, that one can "move up to".
The only thing I wish they had made more clear or stressed more was about applying oils neat. Some of the recipes aren't clear about that and for someone who is just starting, they may not realize that there aren't a lot of oils that you want to use neat due to their strength.
Anyway, great book! I love it.
Perfect for Beginners and Useful Long Afterwards.......2001-01-11
Seasons of Aromatherapy.......2000-04-03
Highly Recommended.......2000-01-06
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Morrissey: In His Own Words (In Their Own Words)
Morrissey Manufacturer: Omnibus Press ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback Similar Items:
ASIN: 0711915474 |
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For the person who wants to QUOTE Moz!.......2005-12-11
Morrissey in his own words.......2000-06-24
If you are part of the Moz militia, read it!.......1999-03-19
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In His Own Words
Morrissey Manufacturer: Omnibus Press ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback ASIN: B000UUEKW4 |
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Morrissey in His Own Words
John Robertson Manufacturer: Omnibus Press ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback ASIN: B000JD2KK6 |
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The Plough Woman: Records of the Pioneer Women of Palestine -- A Critical Edition (Brandeis Series on Jewish Women)
Mark A. Raider Manufacturer: Brandeis ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback Similar Items:
ASIN: 1584651830 |
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The Plough Woman reveals a fascinating chapter in the history of pioneer Palestine. First published in 1932--and long out of print--this new edition throws light on the complex arena of Palestine and Zionism as well as the intersection between the early Jewish nationalist movement and radical feminists at the turn of the 19th and 20h centuries.
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The Plough Woman: Records of the Pioneer Women of Palestine.
Rachel; Rendered Into English By Maurice Samuel. Katzenelson-Rubashow Manufacturer: Nicholas L. Brown, Inc. ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover ASIN: B000I8QVGG |
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The Plough Woman: Records of the Pioneer Women of Palestine
Rachel (Editor) Katzenelson-Rubashow Manufacturer: Hyperion Press ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover ASIN: B000PFLD88 |
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The Plough Woman: Records of the Pioneer Women of Palestine
Manufacturer: Herzl Press ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback ASIN: B000I3XHTK |
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