My Dearest Angel: Virginia Family Chronicle, 1895-1947

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This digital document is an article from Journal of Southern History, published by Southern Historical Association on November 1, 2003. The length of the article is 461 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: My Dearest Angel: a Virginia Family Chronicle, 1895-1947.(Book Review)(Brief Article)
Author: Carolyn J. Lawes
Publication: Journal of Southern History (Refereed)
Date: November 1, 2003
Publisher: Southern Historical Association
Volume: 69 Issue: 4 Page: 955(2)

Article Type: Book Review, Brief Article

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College-level geography collections will not want to pass it.......2004-08-11

Wayne Davis has authored over a hundred academic papers and nine books in a range of geography-oriented research areas in Canada. Editing and creating Writing Geographical Exploration was a logical assignment. This revisionist evaluation of the writings of Welsh 1600s explorer Captain Thomas James, who searched for the Northwest passage and published a lively narrative of his voyage, serves as a case study in Writing Geographical Exploration to consider how modern critical methods can probe an early explorer's underlying social and cultural influences. New perspectives are presented on many of the problems faced by explorer James, and while Writing Geographcal Exploration is a specialty item, college-level geography collections will not want to pass it up.

Writing Geographical Exploration: James and the Northwest Passage 1631-33.(Book Review): An article from: Arctic

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Writing Geographical Exploration: James and the Northwest Passage 1631-33.(Book Review): An article from: Arctic
I.S. MacLaren
Manufacturer: Arctic Institute of North America of the University of Calgary
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Binding: Digital

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ASIN: B000ALOKRI
Release Date: 2006-07-14

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This digital document is an article from Arctic, published by Arctic Institute of North America of the University of Calgary on March 1, 2005. The length of the article is 1624 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: Writing Geographical Exploration: James and the Northwest Passage 1631-33.(Book Review)
Author: I.S. MacLaren
Publication: Arctic (Refereed)
Date: March 1, 2005
Publisher: Arctic Institute of North America of the University of Calgary
Volume: 58 Issue: 1 Page: 81(2)

Article Type: Book Review

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Writing Geographical Exploration: James and the Northwest Passage, 1631-33.(Book Review) : An article from: Canadian Journal of History

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Writing Geographical Exploration: James and the Northwest Passage, 1631-33.(Book Review) : An article from: Canadian Journal of History
Lesley B. Cormack
Manufacturer: Thomson Gale
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Digital

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This digital document is an article from Canadian Journal of History, published by Thomson Gale on August 1, 2005. The length of the article is 1169 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: Writing Geographical Exploration: James and the Northwest Passage, 1631-33.(Book Review)
Author: Lesley B. Cormack
Publication: Canadian Journal of History (Magazine/Journal)
Date: August 1, 2005
Publisher: Thomson Gale
Volume: 40 Issue: 2 Page: 318(3)

Article Type: Book Review

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Many of the best and most successful companies are no longer content to do the minimum required to achieve compliance with environmental regulations. Instead, a new standard of environmental excellence has arisen. A high-quality environmental system is now seen both as a means to regulatory compliance and as a very cost-effective way of increasing the efficiency and effectiveness of operations in general. In this way, the environmental audit often serves as a significant driver for improvement within the overall management system. Auditing for Environmental Quality Leadership details these new techniques and practices in environmental auditing and shows how their place in a Total Quality Environmental Management System can help companies achieve environmental excellence and a competitive advantage.

Sponsored by the Environmental Auditing Roundtable, this book covers the major topics in defining, conducting, assessing, and improving an environmental audit. Unique in its breadth and depth of coverage, this book includes:

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Sponsored by the Environmental Auditing Roundtable, this book covers the major procedures used in defining, conducting, assessing, and improving an environmental auditing program. Such timely and important subjects as Total Quality Environmental Management, the internationalization of standards, and the use of information technology are clearly presented and explored.

Auditing for Environmental Quality Leadership will give managers, consultants, and environmental professionals authoritative guidance in this increasingly important field.

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good stuff

Matchbox collecting supplement, not a necessity

everything covered

Collectors Book

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Matchbox Toys 1947-2003: Identification & Value Guide (Matchbox Toys)
Dana Johnson
Manufacturer: Collector Books
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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The Other Matchbox Toys: 1947-2004, Identification & Value

ASIN: 1574323938

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Our fourth edition promises to be the most user-friendly Matchbox collector's guide ever produced. While most publications on this subject are organized by model number or year of introduction, this book is arranged alphabetically by model name and description. Well over a thousand photographs are included in this latest edition, with multiple variations pictured of selected models, all incorporated into a cohesive guide to early Lesney models, the Matchbox basic (1 - 75) series, Two-Packs, Matchbox Collectibles, 2004 values. AUTHORBIO: Dana Johnson is an authority on collectible toy cars, including Matchbox, Hot Wheels, and many diecast models. His extensive personal collection includes mostly diecast models from all over the world. He has written several books: Matchbox Toys, 1947 to 2003, Toy Car Collector's Guide, and Collector's Guide to Diecast Toys Scale Models. REVIEW: This book will have collectors racing to the bookstores. It is an all-new revised edition, this time organized alphabetically by model name and description for ease in identification. Well over 1,000 photographs are included.

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good stuff.......2007-01-14

i can track my collectible item from this catalogue.
this book help me a lot

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ari

Matchbox collecting supplement, not a necessity.......2005-10-10

I collect superfast Matchbox from 1969-present. This book only lists 1-75 (1/64th scale) Matchbox cars which is fine for my use. It is good becasue it lists all models in alphabetical order so you can cross-reference the number (1-75) of the model - most model numbers are not imprinted on late model cars so it is helpful in that respect. However, I found it lacking in the number of variations it listed. There is no consistent differentiation between wheel type (other than RW and SF), interior color, stickers/decals or other minor variations. This guide does not use the same numbering system as Charlie Mack's Encyclopedia (e.g. 14 A 3) making it difficult to have the references compliment each other. This guide does list more recent models where as Charlie Mack's guide is typically long overdue when a new edition comes out. But again, this one is not as complete regarding model variation so you may not know if you are collecting all the variations of a particular model you want in your collection. Another positive point of this book though is that not all pictures are of perfect cars -- the cars in the photos have a little play wear and is more reflective a practical collectors cars rather than some ideal collection most of us will never have. Lastly, in comparison to Charlie Mack's guide, I find it nice becasue most of this book does dedicate it's picture space to the 1-75 models. One of the dissappointments I have found with Mr. Mack's guide is that it lists a lot of subtle variation (i.e. light blue, mid blue and dark blue Soopa Coopa) but does not show pictures on how to tell the difference (neither does this one -- it doesn't even try to differentiate). Also, much of the picture space in Mr. Mack's guide is with models that no one I know really collects (i.e. NOT 1-75 series, super kings and models of yesteryear). I'm still not sure where 1/2 of the pics in Charlie Macks book come from (I've been collecting MB superfast for 20 years) -- perhaps thats why it is called an encyclopedia. Dana Johnson's book simplifies things but does not take it to the next level by any means.

Basically, I use Dana Johnson's book as a supplement to find model numbers so I can look up varaitions in late model cars in Charlie Mack's guide. I do think Mr. Macks guide can be too complete, in that it lists more model variations than most people can possibly collect. However, Dana Johnson's guide is too incomplete. I prefer Mr. Macks guide becasue it lists all known variations and allows me to decide which variations I think are significant to collect.

everything covered.......2005-09-20

It is amazing to see every single matchbox diecast ever made into production grouped under one title. You can easily assess the value of your cars and hit the road to find precious collectables with this very usefull guide.

Collectors Book.......2004-12-15

Interesting book with a bias in its pictures towards Matchbox models released in the last 10 years. Great that it concentrates almost wholly on the 1-75 series Matchbox models which is all I collect. Very useful if combined with other books as a model identification guide, especially as this one is in alphabetical order and up to 2003 year. I would rate it as less than useful in terms its value to me as a price guide. There are better and more accurate books around reflecting international prices especially of the 1953 to 1969 series issues.

An Unbiased Summary by the Author.......2004-06-22

The benefit of this book is in its arrangement. For the first time in any toy car price guide, models are listed alphabetically by model name, making this the easiest-to-use Matchbox toy collector's guide ever published.

The only compromise, due to time constraints by the publisher, is that the book only lists three-inch models, which leaves out Major Pack, Kingsize, Models of Yesteryear, Skybusters, and larger Matchbox Collectibles, hence the 4-star rating. This will thankfully be remedied with the release of Volume 2 in 2005.

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Rubber Stamp Extavaganza

EXTRAVAGANZA FOR THE EYES AND CREATIVITY!

Rubber Stamp Extravaganza
Vesta Abel
Manufacturer: North Light Books
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 1581801289

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Rubber Stamp Extravaganza features over a dozen different craft projects, an incredible variety of decorative articles for home or to wear, greeting cards, original artwork, glassware, light switch plates and more.

Vesta Abel, founder of CoMotion Rubber Stamps, Inc., shows crafters how to combine stamps with many different surfaces and techniques to create distinctive craft items. Included are new, exciting twists to traditional ways of stamping on papers with inks and embossing powder. Vesta goes beyond the well-known techniques by combining stamps with a variety of surfaces, including faux leather, metal foil, tin, vinyl, fabric, candles, frames, glass, polymer clay and more.

* Includes 16 step-by-step projects
* Uses a wide variety of craft store materials never before associated with stamping
* Each chapter features several projects and an inspirational gallery

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Rubber Stamp Extavaganza.......2002-08-28

A first-rate book for intermediate and andvanced stampers! The project instructions are detailed, with many accompanying photos. Materials used are readily available at your local stamp store or online. I have made several projects from the book and they have all turned out superb!

EXTRAVAGANZA FOR THE EYES AND CREATIVITY!.......2001-07-06

Vesta Abel co-owner of a stamp company brings great talent and credibility to this book. This book provides easy to understand and step-by-step instructions. Vesta provides a list of supplies needed for each project. Vesta, also explores the use of textures with almost leather, paints, metal and wire in rubber stamping projects. This book takes you to the next level of creativity and though it showcases 16 projects it will influence many more. This book goes beyond cardmaking and teaches you how to stamp on other surfaces besides paper. Learn how to make beautiful boxes, jewelry and frames. This is a must have for any rubber stamp artist's library!

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Sociology of the Family includes in every chapter an article relevant to the topic at hand. These articles include excerpts from well-known books and journal articles. A brief summary and focus questions open the article, stimulating thought; then, a set of discussion questions follows, making the book interactive and promoting active learning. The book will draw readers in with its easy to understand writing style and its catchy opening situations at the beginning of every chapter. It then covers the important topics of race, social class, and gender, in separate chapters, and addresses these issues in all subsequent chapters. This book is unlike others in which theory and research methods are briefly mentioned in an opening chapter (never to be discussed again). In Sociology of the Family, the authors not only cover theory and methods in separate chapters, but theoretical perspectives are continually applied and methodological issues are consistently discussed in consequent chapters throughout the book. Readers will also appreciate the cross-cultural focus that runs throughout the book. With a strong emphasis on cross-cultural family dynamics, this text is excellent for courses that focus primarily on the U.S. or attempt to contextualize family patterns and trends and controversies in the U.S. by comparing them with other national or global trends. For anyone interested in Sociology of Family, Marriage and Family, or Comparative Family Systems.

Sociology of the Family: Investigating Family Issues

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Sociology of the Family: Investigating Family Issues
Lee D. Millar and Brenda J. Vander Mey Bidwell
Manufacturer: Allyn & Bacon
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000O8TPUY

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Meticulously researched, this book contains previously undocumented details of The Small Faces' television, radio, concert appearances, and promotional work. This is accompanied by dozens of unpublished photographs, along with interviews from each band member and a silence-breaking interview with Jimmy Winston, who speaks about the band for the first time in 30 years.

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Fascinating and memorable Holocaust memoir.......2002-07-19

Blanca Rosenberg's story tells a remarkable (and often improbably lucky) story of a young woman, newly married, with a small child, who manages to survive through a series of hair-raising adventures as a disguised Aryan in wartime Poland. She loses the child, while still in the ghetto, but thereafter, she escapes and eventually ends up as the head housekeeper for a highly placed German officer in Warsaw. She saves her best friend too, who unlike Blanca, cannot pass so easily, and in the process, discovers that a number of the officer's staff are also Jews in hiding. She does her job so well that she is sent to Heidelberg to another family, where she ultimately survives the horrors of the end of the war in Germany. There is a wonderful love story at the end, once again beyond ordinary expectations, and having emigrated to this country, she becomes a distinguished Professor of Social Work at Columbia University. I knew Blanca personally -- and even at the age of 85, she has lost none of her unforgettable qualities. Well written and full of suspense, this memoir stands out from a host of others by the eventful series of circumstances, the resourcefulness of the author, and above all, the combination of sheer luck and personal ingenuity.

To Tell At Last : Survival Under False Identity, 1941-45

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To Tell At Last : Survival Under False Identity, 1941-45
Blanca Rosenberg
Manufacturer: University of Illinois Press
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000OQCIBE

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