Biographical Directory of the Governors of the United States, 1978-1983

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Contains biographies of the men and women who were governors during the years 1978 through 1983 elections.

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In the savage winter of 1876 Captain Frederick Burnaby rode 1,000 miles eastwards from Constantinople to see for himself what the Russians were up to in this remote corner of the Great Game battelfield. With wars between Turkey and Russia imminent, he wanted to discover, among other things, whether the Sultan's armies were capable of resisting a determined Tsarist thrust towards Constantinople. Frederick Gustav Burnaby was no ordinary officer. For a start he was reputed to be the strongest man in the British Army. Nor was he all brawn, being fluent in seven languages and possessing a vigorous and colourful prose style--as readers of this Great Game classic will discover. With his servant Radford, he spent five months riding across some of the cruellest winter landscape in the world before hastening home to write this best-seller.

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Now this is real adventure travel!.......1997-06-04

Who in their right mind would voluntarily undertake an expedition on horseback thru Asia Minor in winter...Frederick Burnaby did in the year 1876, a time of intrigue in the Ottoman Empire and Russia where the forces that shaped WWI and 20th century alliances took root. This is an opportunity to travel back into time and traverse Asia Minor prior to the invention of the automobile. You will meet people from all classes and cultures; Turkish, Kurdish, Armenian, Persian and more. Burnaby tells of his trip with dry humor and with a suprisingly enlightened view of women, considering the times. This is a good read and worth the price of the book. For adventure travelers with time and money on their hands, retracing Burnaby's route on horseback would be a challenge even today.

A Land March from England to Ceylon Forty Years Ago: Through Dalmatia, Montenegro, Turkey, Asia Minor, Syria, Palestine, Assyria, Persia, Afghanistan, ... of Which 7000 Miles on Horseback. Volume 1

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A Land March from England to Ceylon Forty Years Ago: Through Dalmatia, Montenegro, Turkey, Asia Minor, Syria, Palestine, Assyria, Persia, Afghanistan, ... of Which 7000 Miles on Horseback. Volume 1
Edward Ledwich Mitford
Manufacturer: Adamant Media Corporation
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 1402187750
Release Date: 2002-12-25

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This Elibron Classics book is a facsimile reprint of a 1884 edition by W. H. Allen & Co., London.

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A Land March from England to Ceylon Forty Years Ago: Through Dalmatia, Montenegro, Turkey, Asia Minor, Syria, Palestine, Assyria, Persia, Afghanistan, ... of Which 7000 Miles on Horseback. Volume 2
Edward Ledwich Mitford
Manufacturer: Adamant Media Corporation
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ASIN: 1402187742
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This Elibron Classics book is a facsimile reprint of a 1884 edition by W. H. Allen & Co., London.

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On Horseback Through Asia Minor

Manufacturer: Sutton Publishing
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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On Horseback Through Asia Minor V2
Fred Burnaby
Manufacturer: Kessinger Publishing, LLC
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 1432650858

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In Two Volumes. This scarce antiquarian book is included in our special Legacy Reprint Series. In the interest of creating a more extensive selection of rare historical book reprints, we have chosen to reproduce this title even though it may possibly have occasional imperfections such as missing and blurred pages, missing text, poor pictures, markings, dark backgrounds and other reproduction issues beyond our control. Because this work is culturally important, we have made it available as a part of our commitment to protecting, preserving and promoting the world's literature.

On Horseback Through Asia Minor. Two Volumes

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On Horseback Through Asia Minor. Two Volumes
Captain Fred Burnaby
Manufacturer: Sampson Low Marston Searle Rivington
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Binding: Leather Bound
ASIN: B000KL7IEA

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On Horseback Through Asia Minor. Two Volumes
Captain Fred Burnaby
Manufacturer: Sampson Low Marston Searle Rivington
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Binding: Hardcover
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A land march from England to Ceylon forty years ago, through Dalmatia, Montenegro, Turkey, Asia Minor, Syria, Palestine, Assyria, Persia, Afghanistan, ... of which 7000 miles [were] on horseback
Edward Ledwich Mitford
Manufacturer: W.H. Allen
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Binding: Unknown Binding

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On Horseback Through Asia Minor

Manufacturer: OXFORD UNIVERSITY PR
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Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000GWQX7Q

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On Horseback Through Asia Minor
Frederick Burnaby
Manufacturer: Oxford University Press, USA
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Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000OKOYPS

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Now called "Working for yourself"

I thought this book was terrific.

Very solid and informative

Excellent, covers all the bases

Wage Slave No More: Law and Taxes for the Self-Employed
Stephen Fishman
Manufacturer: Nolo
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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Self-employed Tax Solutions: Quick, Simple, Money-Saving, Audit-Proof Tax and Recordkeeping Basics for the Independent Professional

ASIN: 0873374584

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The second edition of Wage Slave No More: Law and Taxes for the Self-Employed, by attorney Stephen Fishman, is the updated version of a comprehensive hands-on guide from the authoritative legal populists at Nolo Press. Topics addressed by Fishman range from choosing business names and paying taxes to protecting patents and writing agreements. The new material reflects changes that result from the Taxpayers' Relief Act of 1997 and includes relevant details on applicable new topics such as the emergence of a radical high-deductible health plan available to those who work for themselves. --Howard Rothman

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Now called "Working for yourself".......2001-05-07

This was an excellent book, but now look for Fishman's new edition with the improved title: Working for yourself.

I thought this book was terrific........1999-08-17

This was a great book. I would recommend it to anyone thinking about starting their own business. I am a software consultant and business was not a topic I concentrated on in school. This book gave me the confidence and artillery to get out here on my own and do what I have done in the IT consulting industry for two years.

Very solid and informative.......1999-05-29

This is my first Nolo Press book. Fishman has written an excellent, concise guide for the self-employed. The book clearly explains legal issues and, when the going gets too complicated for this midlength book, refers the reader to other sources. I think it paid for itself in about 30 seconds. Ultimately it should save me thousands, or maybe I should say, thousands of hours of rummaging around.

This is far better than "Inc. Yourself" and some other books I've seen on the subject. Fishman is very sharp, and he must have character as well--otherwise why would he spend his time writing law books for the small entrepreneur? I hope he's flourishing wherever he is.

Why not five stars? I'm just fighting rating inflation . . . five stars ought to be for "War and Peace."

Excellent, covers all the bases.......1999-02-18

Discusses everything you need to know in an easy to read format, e.g. taxes, legal agreements, benefits

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Century 21 Accounting: Fitness Junction Manual Simulation With Source Documents
Kenton E. Ross , Claudia Bienias Gilbertson , and Mark W. Lehman
Manufacturer: Thomson Learning
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0538676779

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With their origins dating back to 18th Century British biscuit

jars, American-made cookie jars are fun, frivolous and

fabulously collectible. Cookie jars as we know them today were

only popularized in the U.S. around the time of the Great

Depression. Today, stoneware cookie jars made by Brush, Hull,

McCoy and others are highly prized by collectors.

Featuring thousands of cookie jars by all the major

manufacturers, valued and captured in full color, Warman?s

Vintage Cookie Jars is the most complete volume available for

collectors. The book includes history, current values,

information on fakes and reproductions, marks and much

more. Presenting a visual and textual history of this unique

kitchen art form, this book will prove to be as wonderful as

the treats pulled from the cookie jars themselves.

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Disappointing and limited.......2007-10-04

I am a collector with most of the relevant guides. As this was a new one, which I felt was long overdue, I was very excited. However, this book falls far short. First, the author obviously accessed a few collections, and focused on those without seeking out many other jars, some more widely available, to include. Second, it seems to have taken the word of the owners of those collections as to current cookie jar values. You can take a look at Ebay to know the prices in this book aren't at all realistic. Third, there is no index, so if you don't already have an idea as to what a jar is, then you are out of luck. The best thing about this book is good photos.

I'd still go with the Schneider book or the Roerig trilogy.

This is the Best Cookie Jar Reference!.......2006-11-08

I am relatively new to collecting cookie jars and felt like I have all the books I can find about the topics. Many of them were published in the 1980's or the 1990's and so the price guides are off by quite a bit. This guide is Awesome! It has wonderful clear pictures, the current price, when to look for reproductions on a certain one, as well as all sorts of other helpful details. It is alphabetically organized and well written. By far the best book I have. I highly recommend to all. You won't be disappointed.

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Simple and beautiful projects

A selection of attractive projects, and nostalgic feel.

Vintage-Style Quilts: 25 Step-by-Step Patchwork and Quilting Projects
Flora Roberts
Manufacturer: Creative Arts & Crafts
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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Quilting Pieces of the Past (Better Homes & Gardens)

ASIN: 1580111726

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Recapture the beauty and charm of times past. Vintage-Style Quilts, from Creative Arts Crafts, shows the reader how to use both vintage fabrics and new fabrics to re-create an old world look in quilting designs. Whether choosing a vintage washed flax, a faded floral cotton, or a contemporary damask, old and new fabrics can be used separately or in tandem to achieve comforting quilt patterns. The combination of muted colors, soft feel of vintage fabrics, and classic designs helps the reader create decorating magic, whether sewing by hand or by machine. - 25 projects, including quilts, throws, cushions, accessories, and gifts - Over 350 color photographs and illustrations provide design ideas and inspiration - Explains classic quilting, patchwork, and sewing techniques in easy-to-follow text - Highlights the benefits of both hand and machine sewing - Offers advice on selecting fabrics, colors, and patterns

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Simple and beautiful projects.......2006-04-12

I liked the variety of smaller projects in this book - easy to understand and follow even for beginners. Also, no need for a real long attention span for many of these, as they are pretty quick to put together. I made the clothespin bag without the lining and it turned out great.

A selection of attractive projects, and nostalgic feel........2004-11-22

What delightful vintage fabrics the author has!

Containing only 4 actual quilts, all of which are very simple and tasteful, the book mainly comprises using quilting for small projects.
There are 5 cushions and covers, very attractive projects using a variety of old fabrics combined with new, and loads of things in Household Linen - a variety of bags, table runners & tablecloths, and a hot water bottle cover.

Every project turns out beautifully, but not all of them are terribly useful. It depends on your focus. If you can be bothered, I note a lot of people like to make these sorts of little fiddlies and gift them.

I was very interested in the quilted pattern for the placemats - a delightful traditional japanese style.

There is a separate section for Gifts and Decorations containing yet more fiddly bags, and oddly enough, a garland. It's a row of fabric flags - cute but weird.
Additionally, there is a template for every project in the back of the book.

My feelings? I would have been disappointed to have purchased this book hoping for quilting inspiration or how-to's.

Purchase, being aware that it mostly comprises smaller projects than bedspread quilts, and most designs will not look as perfect without the old world fabrics employed by the author.

Still, a lovely book to browse through, and an inspiration to gather your own vintage fabric repertoire.
Kotori '2004

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Endearing memories become more vivid as you page through This Old Barn, a wonderful, heartwarming anthology of stories and artwork--from such favorites as Patricia Penton Leimbach, Justin Isherwood, Grant Wood, Eric Sloane, and others--that celebrates the glorious barns of yesteryear. Whether you grew up on a farm, or wished you did, you'll cherish This Old Barn, which will bring you back to simpler days.

This old barn, this new money: tobacco farmers are in trouble. Except that is, the ones who have discovered a lucrative alternative.(traditionalist tobacco ... benefits): An article from: World Watch

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This old barn, this new money: tobacco farmers are in trouble. Except that is, the ones who have discovered a lucrative alternative.(traditionalist tobacco ... benefits): An article from: World Watch
Brian Halweil
Manufacturer: Worldwatch Institute
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Digital

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ASIN: B0008DSH0E
Release Date: 2005-07-31

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This digital document is an article from World Watch, published by Worldwatch Institute on July 1, 2003. The length of the article is 2328 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: This old barn, this new money: tobacco farmers are in trouble. Except that is, the ones who have discovered a lucrative alternative.(traditionalist tobacco farmers switch to organic farming and findhealth and economic benefits)
Author: Brian Halweil
Publication: World Watch (Magazine/Journal)
Date: July 1, 2003
Publisher: Worldwatch Institute
Volume: 16 Issue: 4 Page: 24(6)

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Pretty cover, dull book

Public Shools receive failing grades

Didn't know this book was Christian based!

Great book! Recommend it for any considering homeschooling.

The How and Why of Home Schooling
Ray E. Ballmann
Manufacturer: Crossway Books
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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Slow and Steady Get Me Ready

ASIN: 0891078592

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This new, expanded text not only makes a persuasive case for home schooling but gives practical guidelines for successfully teaching your children at home. It is also a comprehensive resource--providing information on available curricula, support groups,

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Pretty cover, dull book.......2002-06-16

For a book promising to reveal the why and how of homeschooling, this one does remarkably little of either. The first half of the book is completely taken up with lengthy descriptions of the problems in society and the school system; only after 100 pages do we get into anything resembling practical advice.

What advice is given is often questionable, such as suggesting that the best way for new homeschoolers to begin is with a "self-paced" curriculum like ACE--completely ignoring homeschooling options that don't involve buying a capital-C Curriculum. Sometimes it is just ludicrous (a schedule for a first grader that assumes Dad is going to be teaching science and history five evenings a week).

What I found most disappointing in this book was that the writer and his family were almost completely absent from the story. Adding a personal angle, allowing us to hear their own homeschooling story, would certainly have strengthened the writing.

This may be a useful book for someone who needs to be convinced of the benefits of homeschooling (say a father in law), but that's about it.

Public Shools receive failing grades.......2001-06-23

Anyone with children should read this book before they make a decision on where to educate their children. This book reviews politics, curriculum, and morality as it applies to public schools in the United States. This has helped me make the switch from preference to conviction. The schools of today are very different from the schools 10 to 20 years ago. They are dangerous, anti-morality focused, and saturated with secular humanism. This book helps clarify those issues and shed light on what happens while the parents aren't looking.

Didn't know this book was Christian based!.......1999-05-27

I was mislead by the title of the book; I was looking for GENERAL information about the how and whys of home schooling from a non-denominational point of view. I plan on teaching my child about God and religion, but not as part of my home schooling cirriculm. I wish I had known about what the book was really going to discuss.

Great book! Recommend it for any considering homeschooling........1997-06-02

There was a lot of good information, and examples of how children have benefitted from being taught at home. This book can help you make an informed decision about whether homeschooling is right for your family, and shows both sides of the picture: the benefits and the work involved. I found this book very eye-opening!

Getting Started on Home Learning: How and Why to Teach Your Kids at Home

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Awesome book for new and seasoned homeschoolers, alike!
Packed with a ton of info about education & home learning
Final Decision
Thanks I needed that.
Inspirational!

Getting Started on Home Learning: How and Why to Teach Your Kids at Home
Rebecca Rupp
Manufacturer: Three Rivers Press
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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Braun IRT 4020 ThermoScan Ear Thermometer

ASIN: 0609803433
Release Date: 1999-07-20

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Like any good underground manifesto, this book fits easily into a large pocket. It also quickly delivers step-by-step instructions for ditching traditional schools and self-teaching your children at home. But, as the author points out, homeschooling is now legal in every state. In fact, in one of the many helpful lists included in this guide, Rebecca Rupp summarizes state laws on home education from Alabama to Wyoming. Rupp--who homeschools three teenage sons, writes a monthly column for Home Education Magazine, and hosts a homeschool television program from her hometown in Vermont--lends her expertise to this how-to manual, delivering advice and current resources with an authoritative, assuring tone. Among the more delightful aspects of her book are the snapshots of homeschool life from her journals, "bulging, cardboard-covered notebooks" that illustrate the spontaneity of homeschooling, with its highs and lows unflinchingly portrayed.

Rupp covers the basics for anyone considering a home school: how to set one up legally, how to operate on a limited budget, what "tools" are mandatory (a copy machine and rolls of plain brown paper for timelines, maps, and murals are among the suggestions), and what to do with a teenager considering college. An invaluable list of books, groups, and curriculum materials closes each chapter. And for inspiration, Rupp sprinkles quotes and poems about parenting and learning. This pocket guide serves to educate first-timers and refresh long-timers alike. --Jodi Mailander Farrell

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In Getting Started on Home Learning, homeschooling expert Rebecca Rupp provides much needed advice and information to all parents who've ever considering teaching their children at home. She dispels myths, helps readers navigate tricky laws, and provides guidance on how and where to find the resources necessary to put together a well-rounded curriculum. This guide, the indispensable companion volume to the popular The Complete Home Learning Sourcebook (Three Rivers Press, 1998), provides all the information needed to make an informed decision. Topics include:

Why Homeschool?
Homeschooling and the Law
The S Question: What About Socialization?
The Bottom Line: How Much Does It All Cost?
Homeschooled Teenagers: On to College?--
Tools of the Trade

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Awesome book for new and seasoned homeschoolers, alike!.......2005-05-10

After reading this book in 2000, I was inspired, encouraged and motivated in our family's new adventure of homeschooling. I have since read this book twice more and each time I read it, I learn something new and am re-energized and motivated! A definite must-read for new homeschoolers and experienced homeschoolers who need help getting excited about homeschooling again.

Packed with a ton of info about education & home learning.......2004-10-28

This book is fairly thin book. It is less than 200 pages, but it is packed with a ton of information. There is no fluff.

There are a number of chapters about teaching children at home, or in the popular jargon of today - homeschooling. Some of the chapters are on topics like why people homeschool their children, what are the laws, does it work, the socialization question, tools of the trade, and how much it costs.

Each chapter is full of information, and includes lists of places to get more information. These lists include other books, places to get school books, and so on. The author homeschooled her three sons and she weaves in relevant selections from her homeschooling journal. So you can see how many of the points she writes about worked in her family.

This is a well written book, full of useful information. If you are interested in homeschool, or have questions about home schooling, this is a good book to start with.

Final Decision.......2001-12-08

I've been researching homeschooling to see if it's for me, and this book seals it. I was lacking in confidence, not sure if homeschooling was something I could do. Her book makes it sound so do-able and contains many useful resources. Some of which I've already used even though my daughter is only two. I actually got this book from the library, but now that I've finished it I'm going to buy it so I can highlight things and have the resources on hand.

Thanks I needed that........2001-08-15

I enjoyed the highly personal nature of Ms. Rupp's style in this book. It is the first of her books that I have read, and the combination of excerpts from her personal homeschool journal with resource and objective information was as entertaining as informative. It was clear that Ms. Rupp is an intense personality, very different from myself, but I nonetheless came away encouraged and motivated, rather than intimidated and thinking I could never do it all.

She does, however, spend a conspicuous amount of space on her differences with Christians who home educate. I wondered why she felt the need to comment at all. Perhaps her point is that, as in everything, you will encounter people you don't enjoy because they are different from you.

At any rate, this book is excellently written and superior in the homeschool subject area.

Inspirational!.......2000-05-19

As a classic fence-sitter I really couldn't decide if homeschooling my four-year-old was something I could do, let alone do well. The words in this book helped me see that homeschooling is something I need to do for my child. The journal entries the Author published about her experience with her three sons was nothing short of inspirational. She gave them such a rich learning environment that I was envious and knew that if I had had that kind of experience then I might be a different person today - someone with a more positive self image, for instance.

I now believe I can guide my daughter to become a life-long learner who delights in discovering new things about herself and the about world around her.

A must buy for the fence-sitter!

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The Big Giant Decision

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The Big Giant Decision...Homeschool!: Detailed Notes! Why We Did It! How You Can Do It!
Penni Renee Pierce
Manufacturer: Pennymark Publishing
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0979772508
Release Date: 2007-07-17

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The Big GIANT Decision addresses parents' greatest concern about homeschooling their children- their own ability to do it! The book also has a Resource Guide with over 400 listings-Books, Curricula, Internet Sites! This edition includes information on State Laws for homeschooling, homeschooling through high school and transitioning into college.

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The Big Giant Decision.......2007-09-04

I have been teaching my children at home for 6 years. This is the best and only resource book you need. I would recommned it to first timers and even those facing "burn-out". It is real life experience and how to overcome certain homeschooling issues. If you are even thinking about homechool READ this Book first! I re-read it every year and always find something new to implement.

Outstanding Resource.......2007-06-16

I have "homeschooled" the last 4 of my 6 children. I could not have done it without this book. It gives all resources necessary to help you start home schooling as well as deal with the day to day trials that come with home schooling. Best of all it guides you into helping your child get ready for college! I would recommend it to all new home schoolers and veterans!

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The How and Why of Home Schooling
Raymond E. Ballman
Manufacturer: Crossway Books, 1987
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: 0875793177

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This handy little tome consists of three portraits of influential German musicians of the 20th century, apparently brought together for the sake of alliteration and because of a common opposition to Nazism. Hindemith, although not actually particularly avant-garde in his idiom, became identified in the minds of the Nazi leaders with certain cultural trends they despised and was forced by them to flee to America. Hartmann, fortunate in his wife's wealth, led a reclusive life during the Nazi period, emerging to growing popularity in postwar Germany. Guy Rickards's greatest admiration, however, which is as much political as musical, seems to be reserved for the not conspicuously talented Henze. This composer could stand as an archetype of the postwar-era German artist and intellectual: he was reflexively left wing and scornful of the West and all its works. But Henze's sometimes hypocritical preoccupation with radical politics, including the dedication of an oratorio to the Communist revolutionary Che Guevara, and support for the discredited East German regime while living a life of decadent capitalist ease in Italy, may come to seem absurd in our post-communist world. This portion of the book will be enjoyed primarily by those already convinced of the worth of Henze's output and politics.

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Hindemith, Hartmann and Henze
Guy Richards
Manufacturer: Phaidon, 1995
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000KJ5PME

Hindemith, Hartmann and Henze.(Brief Article): An article from: Notes

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Hindemith, Hartmann and Henze.(Brief Article): An article from: Notes
David Neumeyer
Manufacturer: Music Library Association, Inc.
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Digital

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This digital document is an article from Notes, published by Music Library Association, Inc. on June 1, 1997. The length of the article is 666 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: Hindemith, Hartmann and Henze.(Brief Article)
Author: David Neumeyer
Publication: Notes (Refereed)
Date: June 1, 1997
Publisher: Music Library Association, Inc.
Volume: v53 Issue: n4 Page: p1167(2)

Article Type: Book Review, Brief Article

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Zalkind Hourwitz lived during one of the most pivotal periods in history. A Polish Jew born in 1752, Hourwitz moved to France in 1774 and entered the intellectual and political life of ancien régimeParis. Frances Malino provides a vivid description of this compelling and exotic figure who fits none of the traditional portraits of eighteenth-century Jews. An investigation of his experiences in the French capital during this period challenges our previous understanding of Jewish emancipation, provides an additional perspective on revolutionary Paris (from that of both Jew and foreigner) and adds another dimension to the historiography of the French Revolution.

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