Macedonia Investment & Business Guide (World Investment and Business Library)
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    Macedonia Investment & Business Guide (World Investment and Business Library)
    USA International Business Publications
    Manufacturer: International Business Publications, USA
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    Binding: Paperback
    ASIN: 0739717995

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    This investment guide contains basic information on economy, business, export-import and investment climate, opportunities and regulations. Provides strategic information on economy, industrial development, banking, and government. Includes information on the most important business contacts and business travel. Updated annually.
    Macedonia Republic Investment and Business Guide (World Investment and Business Guide Library)
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      Macedonia Republic Investment and Business Guide (World Investment and Business Guide Library)
      Igor Oleynik
      Manufacturer: International Business Publications USA
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      Binding: Digital

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      ASIN: B00005R4RI
      Release Date: 2006-01-01

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      Ultimate guide for conducting investment, export-import activity in the country. Strategic and business info, contacts, regulations and more. Updated annually

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      Macedonia Republic Mineral & Mining Sector Investment And Business Guide (World Business, Investment and Government Library)
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        Macedonia Republic Mineral & Mining Sector Investment And Business Guide (World Business, Investment and Government Library)
        USA International Business Publications
        Manufacturer: Intl Business Pubns USA
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        Binding: Paperback

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        ASIN: 0739751050
        Macedonia, Republic Internet And E-commerce Industry Investment And Business Guide (World Business, Investment and Government Library)
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          Macedonia, Republic Internet And E-commerce Industry Investment And Business Guide (World Business, Investment and Government Library)
          USA International Business Publications
          Manufacturer: Intl Business Pubns USA
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          ASIN: 0739798804

          "I'm from Missouri!": Where man and mule shaped the heart of a nation;
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            "I'm from Missouri!": Where man and mule shaped the heart of a nation;
            Allyson Painter
            Manufacturer: Hastings House
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            Missouri the Heart of the Nation
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              Missouri the Heart of the Nation
              William E./Jones, Jr., Charles T./Christe Parrish
              Manufacturer: Forum Press, Inc.
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              ASIN: B000SAFLUG
              Missouri: The Heart of the Nation
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                Missouri: The Heart of the Nation
                William E. Parrish
                Manufacturer: Harlan Davidson
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                ASIN: 0882958879

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                Hardcover edition. Combining a chronological overview with topical development, this team of esteemed authors presents in engaging detail the rich and varied history of Missouri, a state that has played a pivotal role in the history of the nation, from the pre-Columbian period to the present. In a clear, engaging style that all students of Missouri history are certain to enjoy, the authors explore such subjects as Missouri's Indian peoples, French and Spanish settlement, slavery, the American Civil War and Reconstruction, politics from territorial days to the present, cultural and industrial development, both world wars, historical and recent demographics, and the difficult choices that Missourians face regarding the economy, the environment, and education as the twenty-first century unfolds. Featuring an entirely new chapter as well as new maps, photographs, newly revised Suggestions for Further Reading, and a comprehensive index, this latest edition of this popular survey text will continue to enlighten and engage all those who call Missouri home.
                Missouri: The Heart of the Nation
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                  Missouri: The Heart of the Nation
                  Lawrence O.; Parrish, William Earl; J Christensen
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                  I'm from Missouri! Where Man and Mule Shaped the Heart of a Nation
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                    I'm from Missouri! Where Man and Mule Shaped the Heart of a Nation
                    Irving Dillard; Photographer Allyson Painter
                    Manufacturer: HASTINGS HOUSE
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                    ASIN: B000OK48Z4
                    Missouri: Heart of the Nation: A Pictorial Record
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                      Missouri: Heart of the Nation: A Pictorial Record
                      Frank M. Mayfield
                      Manufacturer: American Artists Group
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                      Binding: Hardcover
                      ASIN: B000H6HBXG

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                      "Depicts, through the medium of American Art, the natural beauties, industrial activities and cultural characteristics of the state" of Missouri. The work of 14 artists is represented plus bios included.

                      All States Tax Handbook, 1996 (Issn 0148-9976)
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                        All States Tax Handbook, 1996 (Issn 0148-9976)

                        Manufacturer: Research Institute of America
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                        The Economics of Audit Quality: Private Incentives and the Regulation of Audit and Non-Audit Services
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                          The Economics of Audit Quality: Private Incentives and the Regulation of Audit and Non-Audit Services
                          Benito Arrunada
                          Manufacturer: Springer
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                          ASIN: 0792384733

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                          The Economics of Audit Quality focuses on market mechanisms which protect quality in the provision of services by audit firms. By providing a better understanding of these market mechanisms, it helps in defining the content of rules and the function of regulatory bodies in facilitating and strengthening the protective operation of the market.
                          An analysis at a more general level is provided in the three chapters making up Part 1. In the four chapters of Part 2, on the other hand, this analysis is applied to a particular problem to determine how non-audit services often provided by auditors to their audit clients should be regulated. Finally, Chapter 8 contains a summary of the analysis and conclusions of the work.
                          The conclusion with regard to non-audit services is that their provision generates beneficial effects in terms of costs, technical competence, professional judgment and competition and, moreover, need not prejudice auditor independence or the quality of these services. This assessment leads, in the normative sphere, to recommending a legislative policy aimed at facilitating the development and use of safeguards provided by the free action of market forces. Regulation should thus aim to enable the parties - audit firms, self-regulatory bodies and audit clients - to discover, through competitive market interaction, both the most efficient mix of services and the corresponding quality safeguards, adjusting for the costs and benefits of each possibility. Particular emphasis is placed on the role played by fee income diversification and the enhancement through disclosure rules of market incentives to diversify.

                          Standard Catalog of Pontiac 1926-2002: 1926-2002 (Standard Catalog of Pontiac)
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                            John Gunnell
                            Manufacturer: Krause Publications
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                            Binding: Paperback

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                            ASIN: 0873492633

                            Book Description

                            Collectors can speed through thousands of listings to obtain specifications, production data, and serial number information for their favorite Pontiacs.

                            Every Pontiac model ever made from 1926 to 2002 is listed, along with the predecessors to Pontiac, the Oakland cars produced from 1908-1931. Collectors will enjoy seeing such models as Silver Streaks, Bonnevilles, Catalinas, Tempests, GTOs, Firebirds, Fieros, Trans Ams, Grand Prixs, Grand Ams, Trans Sports, Can Ams, Venturas, Sunbirds, Sunfires, and Aztecs.

                            More than 500 photos help collectors clearly identify the Pontiacs through the years. Current collector values are provided in six grades of condition. This updated edition also includes new facts and photos.

                            • Provides thousands of listings of Pontiacs made from 1926-2002

                            • Includes new listings for models made from 1996 to 2002 including Bonneville SSEi, Grand Prix GTP, Ram Air Firebirds, Aztec, and Vibe

                            • Obtain specifications, production data, serial number information, and much more

                            • Features coverage of Oakland cars produced from 1908-1931

                            21 Terrific Patchwork Bags
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                            • Terrific Patchwork Bags
                            21 Terrific Patchwork Bags
                            Susan Briscoe
                            Manufacturer: David & Charles Publishers
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                            ASIN: 0715314432

                            Book Description

                            Susan Briscoe brings her considerable talent and experience as a quilter and teacher to inspire readers who want to make a really original accessory.

                            No woman would be without one a bag is the accessory that carries any number of essential items. A bag can be as individual as the person using it and Susan Briscoe has come up with myriad inspirational suggestions alongside practical guidance on how to make bags that proclaim their owner's personality.

                            There is a practical, everyday shoulderbag, zipped for security,patchworked to co- ordinate with a special outfit and decorated with sashiko quilting. A rucksack echoes today's fashion for backpacks, machine quilted for added charm. The simple to make envelope bag, quilted in silk, is perfect for bridesmaids or even the bride.

                            With so many ideas, Susan Briscoe never loses sight of practicalities, with suggestions for fabrics, ideas for quilting and patchwork styles, and step by step instructions for all projects illustrated with full colour photography.

                            Susan Briscoe studied Visual Art and Drama at the University College of Wales before moving to Japan to teach English. Here she became fascinated by Japanese fabrics and their patchwork and quilting techniques. She has succeeded in combining her design and needlework skills with a need for practical accessories in her job as a footpath officer. Susan now writes and designs for needlecraft magazines and teaches bag making and sashiko quilting. She has exhibited at UK national quilting shows as well as in Japan. Susan Briscoe lives in Wrexham, North Wales.

                            Customer Reviews:

                            3 out of 5 stars Terrific Patchwork Bags.......2005-09-11

                            The instructions are very easy to follow. Some models are very nice.
                            21 Terrific Patchwork Bags
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                              Susan Briscoe
                              Manufacturer: David & Charles
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                              ASIN: B000K7DHTE

                              R 128 by Werner Sobek
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                                R 128 by Werner Sobek
                                Werner Blaser , and Frank Heinlein
                                Manufacturer: Birkhauser
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                                ASIN: 3764366699

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                                "Mit dem emissionsfreien, rezyklierbaren, ... Nullenergiehaus in Stuttgart haben die Kategorien High Technology und Ökologisches Bauen zur Jahrtausendwende einen Quantensprung erfahren, den man vielleicht einmal mit Joseph Paxtons technologischem Urschrei des Kristallpalastes vergleichen wird." (architektur aktuell). Das modular konstruierte, energetisch autarke, vollkommen verglaste und ohne innere Trennwände auskommende Einfamilienhaus fasziniert die internationale Fachwelt. Es wird hier erstmals ausführlich anhand von umfassendem Plan- und Bildmaterial in einem Buch vorgestellt. Dieses erläutert den architektonischen Entwurf, beschreibt Tragwerk, Steuerungstechnik, Klimakonzept und geht schließlich auch der Frage des Wohnens in einem solchen Gebäude der Zukunft nach.
                                R 128 By Werner Sobek
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                                  Werner Blaser
                                  Manufacturer: Princeton Architectural Press
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                                  ASIN: B000N7966Y

                                  The Manners, Customs, & Ceremonies of the Different Nations of the World for the Young.
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                                    William Anderson
                                    Manufacturer: Gall & Inglis
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                                    Marriage Customs and Ceremonies in World Religions
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                                      Marriage Customs and Ceremonies in World Religions
                                      Arun S. Roy, Ph.D.
                                      Manufacturer: Trafford Publishing
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                                      ASIN: 1412038480
                                      Release Date: 2005-11-15

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                                      Do you sometimes wonder why marriage customs and wedding ceremonies are so different geographically and across religions? See how some differences are really superficial and originated from similar ideas.

                                      Truly Our Sister: A Theology of Mary in the Communion of Saints
                                      Average customer rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars
                                      • Sister-Mother: A Protestant Review
                                      • Mary is truly our sister
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                                      Truly Our Sister: A Theology of Mary in the Communion of Saints
                                      Elizabeth A. Johnson
                                      Manufacturer: Continuum International Publishing Group
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                                      ASIN: 0826414737

                                      Book Description

                                      The first-century Jewish woman Miriam of Nazareth, mother of Jesus, proclaimed in faith to be Theotokos, the God-bearer, is the most celebrated female religious figure in the Christian tradition. So varied and manifold are the traditions about Mary, both popular and scholarly, that some would speak of "Mary" as a collective noun or refer, in George Tavard's memorable title, to The Thousand Faces of the Virgin Mary.

                                      In her long-awaited book on Mary, which forms a diptych with Friends of God and Prophets, Elizabeth Johnson offers an interpretation of Mary that is theologically sound, spiritually empowering, ethically challenging, socially liberating, and ecumenically fruitful. In particular, she construes the image of Mary so as to be a source of blessing rather than blight for women's lives in both religious and political terms.

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                                      5 out of 5 stars Sister-Mother: A Protestant Review.......2006-12-23

                                      I am, for better or worse, a Protestant. After praying the rosary for the first time with an ecumenically minded group of friends, I had a great opportunity to discuss with a Catholic friend the notion of praying to Mary and the communion of saints in general. She loaned me this book which, in all honesty, I've read about half of (I just don't have the time to finish it all). Elizabeth Johnson made Mary more accessible to me. That may be precisely the problem for more conservative Roman Catholics. Johnson uses biblical criticism and feminist theory to sift through Mary's portrayal in Scripture as well as in subsequent tradition. If you aren't open to the insights of feminist theory or biblical criticism then this probably isn't the best place to start your engagement with a Catholic Mary. If, however, you want to find a place for Mary in your own life and thought and are ready for some serious thought, read this book.

                                      5 out of 5 stars Mary is truly our sister.......2006-11-04

                                      Sr Johnson does something which I believe to be valuable if not indispensable in understanding and truly appreciating Mary or Miriam of Nazareth, which is to take much of the historical dust she has acquired and reveal the incredible yet humble peasant she was. It truly inspires us as it shows us that despite our mundane life truly God is in our midsts, and if like Mary we open ourselves to God's love and respond with the openness that she did God can truly do wonders through us too. One often ignored part of Mary is her Magnificat when she proclaims God's goodness and challenges the men and women of all generations to proclaim God's love to all, which includes often challenging the injustice found in so many of our structures. It is easier to remain with the Mary found in our homes, made of wood, plaster or whatever else. These though they can serve as reminders of the real Mary, can never substitute for the real 1st century Jewish peasant woman who said Yes to God and lived that Yes throughout her life.

                                      1 out of 5 stars Mariology It Ain't.......2005-08-24

                                      I concur with another reviewer: get Luigi Gambero's "Mary and the Fathers of the Church," and, I might add, his follow-up work, "Mary in the Middle Ages." Read these two books alongside "Truly Our Sister. . .," then decide whether 15 or 16 centuries of organic, historically contiguous development of the Church's Marian doctrine by some of the finest minds and hearts the Church has ever produced--including Bridget of Sweden, or Johnson's glib, 21st century, feminist revisionism provides the better spiritual nourishment.

                                      The Blessed Virgin Mary stirs us to properly love her divine Son, bringing us into the intimate recesses of the Trinitarian love itself! Anything shy of that simply misses the point and leaves one painfully short-changed.

                                      1 out of 5 stars Don't waste your money.......2005-07-08

                                      Try reading Hail Holy Queen by Scott Hahn for starters. This book misrepresents our Blessed Mother. Not sister.

                                      5 out of 5 stars Superb catholic theology.......2005-05-09

                                      This is a superb work of catholic scholarship and reflection. Catholic religious communities are living traditions, not museums, and the way they experience and understand women now is not what it was 500 or 1,000 years ago. Dr. Johnson repeatedly demonstrates that devotion does not require religious people to be blind to change, development, or maturation. Nor does it mean that they should cling to fantasy instead of reality.

                                      The glory of Catholic theological reflection in the past has been its belief (which I share) that if something is not real, it can't be sacred. This book pursues the reality of what it must have meant to be Mary, and what Mary means now, with reverence and grace.

                                      It is silly to imagine that true catholic, orthodox, or christian reverence regarding Mary's unique place in the communion of saints requires us to pretend that nothing of any note has happened in human history over the past 500 years. That does not seem to be the sort of thing that Mary herself would recommend or countenance.
                                      Truly Blessed
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                                      • GOD BLESS MUSIC LEGEND TEDDY PENDERGRASS
                                      • ...whose hand is that cradling teddy's face?...
                                      • A Must Read for All Hardcare Teddy Pendergrass Fans
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                                      Truly Blessed
                                      Teddy Pendergrass , and Patricia Romanowski
                                      Manufacturer: Berkley
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                                      ASIN: 0425171108

                                      Book Description

                                      Truly Blessed is legendary singer Teddy Pendergrass's riveting account of the journey that took him from a North Philadelphia ghetto to the stage of Madison Square Garden. From his first hits as lead singer of Harold Melvin and the Blue Notes--"If You Don't Know Me by Now" and "The Love I Lost"--to his sizzling solo singles, including "Close the Door" and "Turn Off the Lights," Teddy was clearly special. Described as "the black Elvis," he sparked in female fans an unprecedented sexual frenzy and earned the critics' unqualified respect. Teddy seemed invincible, until a near-fatal 1982 car

                                      accident left him partially paralyzed and wheelchair-bound. Miraculously, though, he returned: to the stage at 1985's Live Aid, to the top of the charts with 1988's "Joy," and to the millions of fans around the world who still love the sexy, charismatic man they call the Teddy Bear. Adored by millions, though known by few, Teddy reveals for the first time the real story: the early struggles; the women (some famous) and the drugs that came with fame; the circumstances around his accident and the crisis of faith that followed. Here, too, is the account of how the love of Teddy's family helped him overcome self-imposed isolation, depression, and drug abuse. Truly Blessed is a personal story of triumph--over

                                      poverty, racism, violence, disability, and fate--and a tribute to faith, determination, and love.

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                                      5 out of 5 stars Good Autobiography.......2007-02-22

                                      It gave me a better insight of this strong and determined man. From his home town of Philadelphia to the his ups and downs of living in one of the most richest and prestigous towns in southern California. I recommend the book to anyone who love autobiographies. (as told directly by the person and not someone else)

                                      5 out of 5 stars GOD BLESS MUSIC LEGEND TEDDY PENDERGRASS.......2005-03-30

                                      Ok lemme start that I didn't purchase it nor bought it nowhere at a bookstore or whatever. I just checked this out at a library and was pretty amazed about this story that Teddy P put out. It shows all the sides from the ups and down between the life and times of his career. I'm such a huge fan to his music and always will be. I just read a few parts of the book but didn't had time to read the rest. I may get it used off from Amazon or get it cheap at a used bookstore or so. Long story short, this is a book I must have if I wanna learn more from this man. For all you hardcore or diehard fans who are real to Teddy, must get this or else check it out at a local library. That's how I did it. Well congratulations to Teddy Pendergrass for putting out a a wonderful book and look forward for the 2nd memoir to come out. Y'know where he's heading to the new millenium now. Definitely a must.

                                      4 out of 5 stars ...whose hand is that cradling teddy's face?..........2002-06-14

                                      ...just curious...maybe (hopefully) it's his wife's hand...what an INCREDIBLE woman she is...perhaps the most impressive person in his autobiography, aside from his mother. Just finished reading this book yesterday...after staring at the cover for a while (yeah...like it was gon MOVE or somethin'...or like he was gon actually BLINK!)...the cover alone can capture you --- especially if, like me, you are a true Teddy fan. I think I just recently evolved into one, however...it's like his music is f.g.f.o. (for grown folks only), and I just recently grew up...hey, what can I say? It took me til my thirties to really appreciate where this man is coming from.
                                      ...so of course I had to pick up the book...there was no me getting away from it, or it getting away from me. Admittedly, it's probably the best autobiography I've read in a while, written in straight forward language and sprinkled with humor. Some of what he shares is surprising, some of it not so surprising, but all of it is revealing, and I know it took a lot for him to share all that he did of himself, and I really appreciate that. I had just turned 13 the same month he had the car accident that left him a quadriplegic (sp?), and I remember well all the speculations and the news reports. Though I was young, I remember how much his accident really impacted me. I think in a way, reading this book, I grieved his loss all over again...(I was in such a sad mood all day yesterday...just couldn't seem to shake it)... after all, he is telling his own story here...no more speculations or rumors...just his words. I hurt that he --- or anyone --- would have to go through such a painful ordeal. As for anyone, my only hope and prayer is that he's grown through it, and has become, or is becoming, more of the person God wants him to be. I can only imagine, though, the limitations those who are physically challenged must face, and reading this book has given me a new appreciation for that, for which I'm thankful. I think there are so many things that we all take for granted day in and day out. Hopefully, we will open our eyes to see how Truly Blessed we all are, too...just as much as Teddy is.

                                      5 out of 5 stars A Must Read for All Hardcare Teddy Pendergrass Fans.......2002-02-28

                                      ...I have been listening to Teddy Pendergrass since his days with Harold Melvin and the Bluenotes (my father and I have copies of their 1975 LP "Wake Up Everybody" - he the LP, me the CD)and his earlier solo singles (among them, "Close the Door", "Only You" and "You Can't Hide from Yourself") are pure classics - just one example of the pure, raw, unadulterated soul music that was pumping out out of Gamble and Huff's PHILADELPHIA INTERNATIONAL RECORDS headquartered in Philadelphia. When I heard about his near fatal car crash in early 1982 and the fact that he had no movement from the neck down, my heart sanked - will Teddy Pendergrass ever be able to share his rare amazing gift of singing again? Sad to say, his albums since then does not capture the rawness that his prior recordings did (the lone exception, his 1997 CD "You and I", my review of which you will see in AMAZON.COM's music section). Although his music was a treat to the ears for me, like so many of his fans, I had a lot of misconceptions of Teddy Pendergrass; to wit, his playboy life, lavish lifestyle and his children bore out of wedlock. However, I had the opportunity during Labor Day weekend in September, 1999 to visit The City of Brotherly Love and picked up this book. This book dispells all of the misconceptions and, in the process, shows the tender side of Teddy Pendergrass, the man and the human being - from his humble beginnings in North Philadelphia, his earlier, struggling days with Harold Melvin and the Blue Notes, his devotion to his mother, his wife, Karen, and, most remarkably, his three children to the car crash and his daily struggles as a quadraplegic. To my fellow Teddy Pendergrass fans: ignore the image, pick up this book and read it from cover to cover. You will NOT be disappointed.

                                      2 out of 5 stars It was "alright"..........2000-08-24

                                      This book is for die hard Teddy P fans. The story is o.k., but unless you are a true Teddy fan, don't waste your time.
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                                            Truly Our Sister: a Theology of Mary in the Communion of Saints.(Book Review): An article from: Theological Studies
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                                                I Am Truly Blessed by the Living God
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