Communism and the Remorse of an Innocent Victimizer (Eastern European Studies, 16)

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A compelling narrative about communism.......2003-01-07

At the center of Z. Anguelov's memoir is the intriguing concept that life choices can be the result of one's political environment. For us, people raised in democracy, Bulgarian communist reality looks worlds apart. Yet, I found this memoir extremely interesting and admirable on several levels. First of all, the complexity of the several stories, the description of how communism really worked, and the author's personal odyssey through that system are very impressive: to sort all that out and to present it to the reader, especially one unfamiliar to the system, in a way that is absolutely unambiguous is indeed impressive.

I found that the American editor of the book was very astute and sensitive to the author's voice. It comes through very clearly and makes the story even more poignant. For example, one thing that so bothered me initially was the seeming insensitivity of the author to the women he became involved with. At one place, he said that his wife complained before they were married that she was pregnant. And the editor left the word 'complained,' although it is obvious that, if that sentence were to be shown to any American woman, she would immediately say: whoooa ... this man has no responsibility for this event?? Regardless of what he really felt or meant, the word 'complained' in this context is a red flag signaling his inconvenience. But he speaks with his old 'voice,' at the level of sensitivity he was at that distant time, and the choice of word is actually quite precise. At another place, I found it rather endearing that the author described himself as a "spoiled brat," and, of course, why wouldn't he be? He was a super-star among stars in the educational community.

I found deeply moving the descriptions of the little cottage in the country where he and his third wife were able, for at least a few hours, to find their true selves. I think for many of us it is difficult to comprehend on a really profound level how deeply landscape contributes to our emotional life. I am who I am in part because of the Alaskan landscape, which is seared into my unconscious as well as conscious life. The author of the memoir has a very profound understanding of that.

But even more, his descriptions of the continuous assaults on one's personal integrity show why the insidious and devastating effect of communism were so powerful. I think every sociologist and history or political science major should read this book.

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Listen to echoes of a life filled to the brim as one of the Northland's most renowned storytellers sallies forth once again to share his seventy-plus years of outdoor lore, folksy wisdom, and quirky humor, set against the wilderness backdrop of northern Minnesota.

Striding exuberantly into the 21st century, Bob Cary recounts memorable experiences of the 20th century: fun-filled boyhood escapades during the Depression, anecdotes from the war years, tales of guiding dignitaries in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, verbal snapshots of intriguing friends and neighbors up north, reflections on becoming a bridegroom in his seventies.

Indulge your own nostalgia while this consummate yarn-spinner warms your heart with his larger-than-life adventures. Gleaned from Bob's stories and insights over many years as editor of the Ely Echo, and as one of the country's premier outdoor writers, Ely Echoes is filled with tall tales, splendid spoofs, crazy campaigns, and off-the-wall observations-all told in the unique style of up-beat humor and persuasive passion that make Jackpine Bob Cary a celebrated north country character.

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* Offers "how to" information and solutions to the most common legal and tax issues facing general aviation aircraft owners--in layman's terms

* Flow charts, diagrams, and legal case briefs provide real world scenarios of each discussion

* CD-ROM contains downloadable forms, agreements, and checklists

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The Big Book of Hooked Rugs

The Big Book Of Hooked Rugs: 1950-1980s
Jessie A. Turbayne
Manufacturer: Schiffer Publishing
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

General | Antiques & Collectibles | Home & Garden | Subjects | Books
Rugs | Antiques & Collectibles | Home & Garden | Subjects | Books
Rugs | Crafts & Hobbies | Home & Garden | Subjects | Books
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ASIN: 0764321986

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The Big Book of Hooked Rugs.......2005-10-25

This book makes a great reference. It provides a wide variety of themes, color palates, and styles to incorporate into your new creations, beside being a great resource for collectors.

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Big Book of Hooked Rugs 1950-1980s.
Jessie A. Turbayne
Manufacturer: Publisher Unknown
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000UYIMIS

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Big Book of Hooked Rugs 1950-1980s.

ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000IC9BE6

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Big Book of Hooked Rugs 1950-1980s.
Jessie A. Turbayne
Manufacturer: Turbayne, Jessie A. The Big Book of Hooked Rugs 1950-1980s. Atglen, PA: Schiffer Publishing, 2005. Quality paperback. 448pp. Near new, text clean, tight and bright condition, with slighlty bumped corner.
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000TABYJW

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Everything I Needed for My Toddler's Basic Wardrobe!

great book for amateurs

Wonderful!

the best pattern set

A Must Have!

Kwik Sew's Sewing for Toddlers
Kerstin Martensson
Manufacturer: Kwik-Sew Pattern Co
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0913212164

Book Description

Master Pattern Included

Sewing for Toddlers has easy-to-follow sewing instructions with clear illustrations, time saving techniques and the most up-to-date sewing methods. All styles and creative ideas are shown throughout the book in full colour photographs.

With KWIK?SEW'S Sewing For Toddlers you can use the ideas in the book or combine them with your creativity for endless garment designs. In addition to the fun of sewing toddler's clothes, you will also save a great deal of money since at this age kids grow fast and are constantly growing out of their clothes.

A master pattern is included to create entire wardrobes for girls and boys such as: T-shirts, sweatshirts, pants, shorts, jumpsuits, dresses, skirts and over 40 variations. Some of the pattern pieces included on the master pattern are interchangeable so you can make many variations of the garments Also included are appliqués, tips and ideas to add a personal touch.

[KWIK SEW's Sewing for Toddlers Cover] The multi-sized master pattern is printed on durable white paper with colour coded lines for each size. The patterns are printed on both sides of the paper so we could include as many sizes and designs as possible. Trace the patterns using tracing paper or tracing cloth made of transparent pressed fibers.

All of the master pattern pieces include 1/4? (6 mm) seam allowances. This is the best seam allowance to use when sewing toddler clothes. You can use a regular sewing machine or a serger/overlock machine.

The master pattern includes sizes T1 to T4. Toddler sizing assumes that the toddler is wearing diapers. Patterns are made to fit specific body measurements with ease allowed for comfort and style. Before you trace the pattern, choose the size by comparing the toddler's measurements to the measurement chart. Choose the size closest to the height, then compare the chest, waist and hip measurements. If in-between sizes, choose the larger size. The book gives instruction for altering the patterns for the proper fit.

Customer Reviews:

Everything I Needed for My Toddler's Basic Wardrobe!.......2007-07-05

[[ASIN:0913212164 Kwik Sew's Sewing for Toddlers]

For someone like me, who have only attended basic dressmaking class and never learnt how to draft or sew children's clothes, this book has been a great teacher to me. I learnt and figured out much from this book. I even managed to modify and design many more designs, which people who found out that those clothes were not bought ready-to-wear were impressed!

The only things I missed, but managed to figure out from the basic patterns in this book too, were sleeveless tops, camisoles and panties -- these are most needed in my daughter's basic wardrobe as weather in the country where we live is summer all year long.

great book for amateurs.......2007-03-16

I have not sewn much since I was a child in 4-H and certainly had forgotten what I needed to know to make clothing and make it look good. I was pleasantly surprised with the wonderful instructions and ease of use. The first pants I made took no time at all and turned out great.

Wonderful!.......2005-09-05

I love this book! It has some great patterns for little ones, with lots of good ideas. I am sewing from it everyday and it is a joy to use. It pays for itself after making a couple of garments. Well illustrated and easy to follow instructions.
Molequa

the best pattern set .......2004-09-07

I am an avid sewer. I have found that most of my toddler clothes are made from these patterns = simple to use and easy to fit. A few minor alterations and I have my Halloween costumes, dress up cloths, school clothes. This basic pattern set is all you need!

A Must Have!.......2000-06-18

Easy, quick, and fun to do.

Customer Reviews:

Actually full of useful information!.......2005-09-29

It seems that a great number of architecture books of this type exist solely to promote the author's personal design philosophy. This book, however, is full of design guidelines based on feedback from residents of both public and private high-density housing. Many (if not most) of the guidelines could be applied to almost any housing type (from low-income public housing to high-end private developments.) At the very least, the book gets designers thinking about how people use and perceive the buildings in which they live.

A very useful book.......2001-05-17

This book is both a call for better designed medium density housing and a source book on how to achieve that end. The great thing about this book is that it provides simple design and layout advice for housing projects based on detailed research and post occupancy evaluations. This book sets out what works in housing design. I think every planner or designer should have this book close at hand.

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How to Help Your Child Overcome Your Divorce: A Support Guide for Families, First Edition
Elissa P. Benedek , and Catherine F. Brown
Manufacturer: Newmarket Press
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

Adolescent Psychology | Psychology & Counseling | Health, Mind & Body | Subjects | Books
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Braun IRT 4020 ThermoScan Ear Thermometer

ASIN: 1557044619

Book Description

With a new introduction and updated resources, an essential guide by a leading child psychiatrist and forensic expert for separated, divorcing, and divorced parents with children ages twelve and under. This book offers parents the latest information and advice, with numerous case examples, on support groups and answers to some of the most common questions on which divorced parents seek guidance. This book counsels:

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Center for Forensic Psychiatry, Ann Arbor, Michigan. Reference for separated, divorced or divorcing parents on how to help their children, ages 12 and under, adjust to the divorce. Written by a child psychiatrist. Topics include telling the child, and relationships with the former spouse.

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"Contributes[s] interesting new dimensions to the literature on Jews and blacks in the United States."
—The Journal of American History

"A fascinating text which adds to our understanding of recent Jewish Left and feminist politics and activism"
—Australian Jewish News, Aug. 2001

"Blending together 15 oral histories and archival research, Schultz shows how northern Jewish women's commitment to social justice - informed in part by living in the shadow of the Holocaust - played out in a time of enormous political, social, and personal upheaval...Sharply observant of her informants' lives, Schultz opens a new window not only into the civil rights movement but also into the sociology of mid-century Jewish-American culture. Her analysis is most impressive at the book's end, when she perceptively describes the protean nature of Jewish identities in the U.S. Such insightful cultural readings and criticism make this a fine contribution to both the literature of the civil rights movement and the field of Jewish studies."
--Publishers Weekly

"Schultz's book makes a substantial contribution to feminist scholarship, but in the end it is also a call to renewed action - to never forget the sacrifices of previous generations."
—The Journal of Southern History

"A well-written, serious, and important book. I learned a great deal from this interesting and rich study."
--Joyce Antler, author of The Journey Home: How Jewish Women Shaped Modern America

"Going South is a heartfelt plea for incorporating women's activism into social movement history."
—Linn Shapiro, American Jewish History

" Going South is a remarkable book, reflecting the experiences of fifteen women who joined the 1960s civil rights movement showing how and why they got there, what role, if any religion played in their lives, and what happened to them afterwards."
—Journal of American Studies

"The strength of the book is that it is based on interviews; the reader is introduced to each women, her family, the work she performed in the South, the people she met and the difficulties she overcame while there."—Jewish Observer

Many people today know that the 1964 murder in Mississippi of two Jewish men--Mickey Schwerner and Andrew Goodman--and their Black colleague, James Chaney, marked one of the most wrenching episodes of the civil rights movement. Yet very few realize that Andrew Goodman had been in Mississippi for one day when he was killed; Rita Schwerner, Mickey's wife, had been organizing in Mississippi for six difficult months.

Organized around a rich blend of oral histories, Going South followsa group of Jewish women--come of age in the shadow of the Holocaust and deeply committed to social justice--who put their bodies andlives on the line to fight racism. Actively rejecting the post-war idyll of suburban, Jewish, middle-class life, these women were deeply influenced by Jewish notions of morality and social justice. Many thus perceived the call of the movement as positively irresistible.

Representing a link between the sensibilities of the early civil rights era and contemporary efforts to move beyond the limits of identity politics, the book provides a resource for all who are interested in anti-racism, the civil rights movement, social justice, Jewish activism and radical women's traditions.

Customer Reviews:

Exciting addition to civil rights scholarship.......2001-04-24

In a movement that unfortunately has been defined in the public perception by one charismatic black leader, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., the commitment and plain hard work performed by women, black and white, has long been overlooked. Schultz's fine book adds a new chapter to the emerging fuller story of this freedom movement. Her skillful weaving of personal stories with the larger social context of the movement, and her analysis of the influence of Jewish notions of morality and social justice, make this an important addition of civil rights scholarship. Moreover, because it is so smoothly written and filled with fascinating stories, it accomplishes something rare in historical scholarship--it's fun to read!

Going South: Jewish Women in the Civil Rights Movement. (Book Reviews). (book review): An article from: American Jewish History

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Going South: Jewish Women in the Civil Rights Movement. (Book Reviews). (book review): An article from: American Jewish History
Linn Shapiro
Manufacturer: American Jewish Historical Society
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Digital

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Title: Going South: Jewish Women in the Civil Rights Movement. (Book Reviews). (book review)
Author: Linn Shapiro
Publication: American Jewish History (Refereed)
Date: June 1, 2001
Publisher: American Jewish Historical Society
Volume: 89 Issue: 2 Page: 255(4)

Article Type: Book Review

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Going South: Jewish Women in the Civil Rights Movement.(Book Review): An article from: Journal of Southern History

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Going South: Jewish Women in the Civil Rights Movement.(Book Review): An article from: Journal of Southern History
Gretchen Sullivan Sorin
Manufacturer: Southern Historical Association
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Digital

Book Description

This digital document is an article from Journal of Southern History, published by Southern Historical Association on May 1, 2004. The length of the article is 789 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: Going South: Jewish Women in the Civil Rights Movement.(Book Review)
Author: Gretchen Sullivan Sorin
Publication: Journal of Southern History (Refereed)
Date: May 1, 2004
Publisher: Southern Historical Association
Volume: 70 Issue: 2 Page: 479(2)

Article Type: Book Review

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