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Clint Willis, the anthologist de l'extrème who brought us High, takes to the brine for a wide-lens collection of tales from the high seas in Rough Water. Much of it aims for the outer reach as portrayed in Sebastian Junger's Perfect Storm. Armchair navigators will thrill to the dangers and codes of honor that intermingle in the surf, as in Robin Knox-Johnston's stiff-upper-lip telling of his solo circumglobal sail: "I was in the lead and stood a slight chance of winning, and I felt that this would be worth giving an eye for, so I carried on." And like many anthologies, this one may draw readers to the full-length versions. Tony Farrington's harrowing account of a rescue in the South Pacific stands on its own, but others, like Steven Callahan's "Adrift: Seventy-six Days Lost at Sea," beg for a full telling. Not recommended for a pleasure cruise. --Tipton Blish

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In this anthology, editor Clint Willis gives readers some of the best sea stories of all time. Included are excerpts from R. H. Dana's classic Two Years Before the Mast, a shipwreck survivor's 74-day ordeal aboard an inflatable life raft, an eyewitness account of the Titanic disaster, a dramatic rescue at sea in a Force-12 storm, a solo circumnavigation of Antarctica, and a one-man cruise through the Roaring Forties. Rough Water delivers page after page of high adventure amid gales, swells, surges, shoals, icebergs, fog banks, sharks, and mutineers.

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Save Your Money.......2000-12-18

Save your money and purchase the REAL stories 'outlined' in this cheap book put together to ride the wave of The Perfect Storm. The collection of stories is nothing more than a collection of extended abstracts of the real stories. Many of the 'abstracts' are taken out of context and the reader does not get an accurate picture of what and why the nautical situation developed or how it concluded. Pass on this one.

An average anthology.......2000-07-15

This book is in a series put out by Adrenaline books and each book contains certain selections chosen by the editor. The selections are either excerpts from books, excerpts from diaries and journals, short stories, or an occasional essay. I look at how good the writing is, and how good the stories are.

There are 16 selections in this book. Half of them range from good to great, and the other eight are fairly poor. The writing is okay throughout, with some being more exceptional than others, but it's the stories that differ the most in quality. Six of them, whether written well or not, have virtually no story whatsoever or are very poor. As it turns out, the best stories in this book are also some of the better written. This is where the book's strength shows up. The selections introduce you to stories and books you may have never read and after reading some of the good selections, it makes you want to go read the books they were taken from. So I would mostly recommend this book to people who have not read much or any sea stories. It introduces you to a wide variety of sea literature. But otherwise I would only lightly recommend it by saying that everyone would find some selections that they really like.

Oustanding collection.......2000-01-10

Clint Willis has created a fascinating series of books with Epic, Climb, High, Wild, Ice, Rough Water, and The War. Each of these volumes presents the best literature about their respective subjects in a powerful cohesive manner. These books are a quick read, but intricate and spellbinding. I have given many of them to friends and family as gifts.

Smooth stories of rough water........1999-10-02

I have never known much about life at sea. I got this book because it was in the series of good collections by Clint Willis. I figured it would probably not be as good as his others, but I was pleasantly surprised. I liked as much if not more. Stories ranging between the plights of sea-men caught in huge storms to single individuals trapped in the solitude of an open sea. These stories are from today as well as from the distant past. If you're intrigued by the sea but don't have much knowledge of the world it creates, take a look at this book. It's wonderfully diverse and highly adventurous.

Humbling examples of humanity at its best and worst.......1999-04-07

These accounts by sailors captured in truly overwhelming situations form a microcosm of humanity in extremis--the reader can't help but compare his or her notions of his/her bravery, cowardice, fortitude, skill, intelligence, and sanity to those of the real-life characters in the anthology. Though the book is awash in humbling, awe-inspiring accounts of the almost mythic power of the ocean, its storms and waves and wind and rain are secondary to the humanity of the people in its grasp. The most compelling element of these stories is the will to survive of their characters, and the craftiness and real bravery employed in doing so (with a couple notable and harrowing exceptions). There isn't a weak selection here.

Rough Water - Stories Of Survival From The Sea

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Rough Water - Stories Of Survival From The Sea
Clint, Editor; Worsley, F. A.; Farrington, Tony; Callahan, Steven; Knox-johnston, Robin; O'brian, Patrick... Willis
Manufacturer: Balliett & Fitzgerald
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000P6J3XY

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Rough Water: Stories of Survival From the Sea
Clint (Editor) ; Worsley, F. A. ; Farrington, Tony ; Callahan, Steven ; Knox - Johnston, Robin ; Dana Jr., Richard Henry ; O'Brian, Patrick ; Beattie, John ; Beesley, Lawrence ; Kiley, Deborah Scaling ; Noonan, Meg ; Leech, Samuel ; Wouk, Herman Willis
Manufacturer: Adrenaline Books
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Binding: Paperback

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Rough Water: Stories of Survival from the Sea V02

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Rough Water: Stories of Survival from the Sea V02
Clint Willis , George Guidall , and Graeme Malcolm
Manufacturer: Listen & Live Audio
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Binding: Audio Cassette

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ASIN: 1885408528

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Accessible information on "Greening" the NIPA.......2004-07-01

Nature's numbers is the work of the Panel on Integrated Environmental and Economic Accounting chaired by William Nordhaus (Economist) to "address the question of whether the U.S. National Income and Product Accounts (NIPA) should be broadened to include activities involving natural resources and the environment" p.1.

The book has five sections, the Introduction, a brief history of NIPA and its application to the environment, accounting for subsoil mineral resources, accounting for renewable and environmental resources and an overall appraisal. It also includes useful appendices giving data sources, mathematical formulae for forestry accounting and an explanation of the Output-sustainability correspondence principle.

This book is very accessible, and requires only minimal familiarity with national income accounting, and environmental economics. Chapter 1 is a short history of national income accounts. Chapter 2 discusses the deficiencies of the traditional measures and how economists are trying to incorporate non-economic forms of capital into the accounting framework. Chapter 3 is a brief discussion of how to account for subsoil minerals and what the current problems are that face those who try to measure these resources, not only measurement problems, but conceptual as well, such as appropriate discount rates when valuing mineral stocks. Chapter 4 discusses renewable and environmental resources focusing on forests and air quality; again the authors discuss the valuation issues both within the U.S (B.E.A) and also overseas. The final chapter deals with recommendations from the panel about what the B.E.A should do, and not surprisingly requests extra funding for the B.E.A to carry out this task. Among the other recommendations, the panel suggests that the B.E.A should work on a comprehensive set of accounts rather than the staged-approach that it had previously followed till it was ordered to cease work on its task.

Those who would find this book useful are mostly students of economics and/or the environment. It is quite informative and gives the flavor of what it is those involved in the collection, interpretation and distribution of statistics are involved in. There is not much math (for the math averse) and whatever math is involved is in the Appendix.

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Westmoreland Glass the Popular Years 1940-1985: Identification & Value Guide
Lorraine Kovar
Manufacturer: Collector Books
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Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 1574324039

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With all-new, never-before-seen photographs and catalog pages, Kovar covers many patterns in this volume, including Paneled Grape, Old Quilt, Princes Feather, Sawtooth, American Hobnail, and English Hobnail. All colors, decorations that were hand painted, and decals are represented in the most complete manner possible. The book incorporates new information from the J. Stanley Brothers files that list many of the Westmoreland patterns. Information is presented on markings, reproductions, and reissues. 2004 values. REVIEW: This book has become the standard reference among watch collectors. The impressive price guide features not only page after page of pocket, wrist, and other watches listed by manufacturer, but photos and illustrations of watch movements along with records of serial and grade numbers for the movements. Everything from dollar watches to museum worthy timepieces are covered in this concise volume that is sure to be a pleasant surprise for watch collectors of every experience and rank.

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Wounderful Book!

Wonderful book to use up left over yarn!!!!

101 Easy Scrap Crochet Projects
Laura Scott
Manufacturer: House of White Birches
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 1882138422

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Stop! Don't throw away that perfectly good scrap yarn! Believe it or not, you can use it to create exciting crochet projects. 101 Easy Scrap Crochet Projects was designed to give you more than 100 great crochet project ideas for using all that left over yarn. The collection of projects you'll enjoy includes everything from vests to cozy afghans to pretty doilies to kitchen table sets to cuddly dolls and so much more!

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An "OK" book.......2006-08-26

There are some things in here that I would never make, but there are also some nice patterns I would like to work up (afghans, smaller things, etc) so it's obvious that the publisher tried for some broad appeal. If you don't have a book like this, then purchasing one might be worth your while.

Wounderful Book!.......2006-07-14

Love this book worth every penny, I love the projects and great ideas.Very easy to understand.

Wonderful book to use up left over yarn!!!!.......2000-09-18

I use to have a ton of scrap yarn and did not know what to do with it until I purchased this book. It has so many wonderful items ranging from wearables to toys to items for your home. Each project has easy to understand instructions and beautiful colorful pages. If you are a hoarder of scrap yarn, this book is definitely for you. You will not be disappointed.

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A look at the state of the art today and the windows of the future. Since the publication of the first edition, research has yielded much new information on window technologies, their performance, and their benefits. This revised edition covers every aspect of window design and technology and includes a much-expanded section on energy performance, with an extended list of climate zones and glazing options. New tools and methods for making window purchasing decisions are also explained.

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Everybody's Children: Child Care As a Public Problem
William T. Gormley
Manufacturer: Brookings Institution Press
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Binding: Paperback

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Braun IRT 4020 ThermoScan Ear Thermometer

ASIN: 0815732236

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This exceptional publication contains the Hanon piano exercises transcribed for clarinet and wind instruments, basic studies for jazz improvisation, and four jazz pieces by Buddy DeFranco, including the piano, bass and drum parts. The book provides important information slanted toward modern jazz played on the clarinet.

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The Buddy DeFranco Collection
Buddy DeFranco
Manufacturer: Hal Leonard Corporation
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Binding: Paperback

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Buddy DeFranco - Hand in Hand with Hanon

ASIN: 0793595703

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Features 15 note-for-note transcriptions of great standards as played by Buddy DeFranco, the man who brought the clarinet into the modern jazz age and continues to be an innovator. Includes: Anthropology * Autumn Leaves * Hark * Memories of You * Moon Song * Out of Nowhere * This Can't Be Love * Yesterdays * and more. Also includes a biography and discography.

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on Jazz Improvisation
Buddy DeFranco
Manufacturer: Famous Solos Enterprises
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Binding: Spiral-bound

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ASIN: B000MZXN0W

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This book provides the student not only with the basic theory and harmony needed for jazz improvisation, but also with rhythm patterns, polychordal constructions, exercises, scales, and tips on attack and tone.

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Buddy DeFranco
Astrup Arne
Manufacturer: The Scarecrow Press, Inc.
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Binding: Hardcover

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Chronicles the life of this singular jazz clarinetist, and a detailed discography contains exhaustive data unavailable elsewhere.

A Life in the Golden Age of Jazz: A Biography of Buddy DeFranco

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A Life in the Golden Age of Jazz: A Biography of Buddy DeFranco
Fabrice Zammarchi
Manufacturer: Parkside
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 0961726660

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Biography of jazz clarinetist Buddy DeFranco, who has played continuously from 1936 until the present and is generally recognized as the greatest jazz clarinetist of all time.

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Buddy De Franco discography
Arne Astrup
Manufacturer: A. Astrup
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Unknown Binding
ASIN: B0007BF7KU

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Cookin' the Books
Buddy Cdagro Arb19298 Defranco
Manufacturer: ALLEGRO CORPORATION
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Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: 6308326879

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A Life in the Golden Age of Jazz : A Biography of Buddy Defranco
Fabrice; Mas, Sylvie Zammarchi
Manufacturer: Parkside Publications, Inc.
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Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000MZ31X6

A Life in the Golden Age of Jazz : A Biography of Buddy Defranco : COLLECTOR'S EDITION

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A Life in the Golden Age of Jazz : A Biography of Buddy Defranco : COLLECTOR'S EDITION
Fabrice; Mas, Sylvie Zammarchi
Manufacturer: Parkside Publications, Inc.
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Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000MZ7Q0K

A Life in the Golden Age of Jazz: A Biography of Buddy Defranco By Fabrice Zammarchi and Sylvie Mas, Hardcover 2003 Edited and Designed By Malcolm S. Harris Isbn No. 0961726660

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A Life in the Golden Age of Jazz: A Biography of Buddy Defranco By Fabrice Zammarchi and Sylvie Mas, Hardcover 2003 Edited and Designed By Malcolm S. Harris Isbn No. 0961726660

Manufacturer: Parkside Publications
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000FVUVEY

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A Life in the Golden Age of Jazz presents the fascinating story of one of the "senior statesmen" of jazz: Buddy DeFranco, who is generally regarded as the greatest jazz clarinetist of all time. We believe this is the most comprehensive biography ever published about a jazz musician. Buddy began playing professionally in 1935, at the age of only 12, helping his blind father support a poor family in South Philadelphia. Now 79, he has begun his 67th year as a professional musician, still accepting new challenges and playing with new partners. Born in 1923, Buddy has lived through almost the entire history of jazz. He began a career "on the road" at the age of only 16, playing in many of the big bands which became the hallmarks of the Swing Era: Gene Krupa, Charlie Bamet, Tommy Dorsey and Boyd Raebum. He participated in the origins of the Bebop Revolution in New York in the 1940s, making significant contributions to the harmonic concepts of that movement while playing with Charlie Parker, Lennie Tristano, Dizzy Gillespie and all the great protagonists of that "hot house" period in American music. He was featured with the legendary Count Basie Septet in 1950 and then led his own big band in 1951. From 1952 to 1956, Buddy led his own Quartet, one of the greatest small groups in the history of jazz, which included, at various times, Kenny Drew and Sonny Clark on piano. Milt Hinton and Eugene Wright on bass and Art Blakey and Bobby White on drums.

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The Jokes of Sigmund Freud unravels the intimate connections between Sigmund Freud and his Jewish identity. Author Elliott Oring observes that Freud frequently identified with the characters in the jokes he told, and that there was a strong relationship between these jokes and his own psychological and social state. This analysis offers novel insights into the enigmatic character of Freud and a fresh perspective on the nature of the science that he founded.

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Highly recommended, especially for professionals in the field........2007-08-06

Written by Leo Rangell, M.D., former president of both the American and the International Psychoanalytic Associations, The Road to Unity in Psychoanalytic Theory is an examination of how psychoanalytic theory has evolved in the twentieth century. In particular, The Road to Unity in Psychoanalytic Theory asserts that the science driving psychoanalytical theory peaked in the latter third of the twentieth century, and since then theoretical fragmentation has contributed to the decline of the discipline. Chapters discuss problems that lay analysis and medical analysis have caused, muddling psychoanalytic theory's groundwork with insufficient coherence and consistency. "Considering how regularly alternative psychoanalytic theories are built upon ideational fallacies and logical flaws, failing to take into account their continuing relationships to aspects of the previous theory they purportedly accept, it is striking how rare have been attempts at scientific reparation or efforts at retention of consistency and intellectual unity." The Road to Unity in Psychoanalysis is written in fairly technical language, and dares to tackle the truly big questions in psychoanalysis, concerning the most fundamental aspects of the scientific theory underpinning the medical psychology of helping people. Highly recommended, especially for professionals in the field.

Jokes of Sigmund Freud: A Study in Humor and Jewish Identity

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Jokes of Sigmund Freud: A Study in Humor and Jewish Identity

Manufacturer: Philadelphia 1984.
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Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000IG2IS8

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Jokes of Sigmund Freud: A Study in Humor and Jewish Identity
Elliott Oring
Manufacturer: Philadelphia: University of Pennsylvania Press, [1984]. 1st Edition, 1st printing. [xvi]+151+[1]pp. Thin octavo. Black cloth-backed white boards. A very good copy in chipped dust jacket. 11 ounces = 319 grams. 8.8 x 5.8 x 0.6 inches = 22 x 14.5 x 1.5cm. eng.
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000SRSWL4

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Jokes of Sigmund Freud: A Study in Humor and Jewish Identity
Elliott Oring
Manufacturer: Philadelphia: University of Pennsylvania Press, [1984]. 1st Edition, 1st printing. xiii+[3]+151+[1]pp. White cloth with gilt-lettered black cloth spine and red endpapers. A very good copy in lightly chipped pictorial dust jacket. 11 ounces = 319 grams. 8.8 x 5.8 x 0.6 inches = 22 x 14.5 x 1.5cm. eng.
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Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000SRUE0G

The Jokes of Sigmund Freud: a Study in Humor and Jewish Identity

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The Jokes of Sigmund Freud: a Study in Humor and Jewish Identity
Elliott Oring
Manufacturer: SOLD
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Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000OP2UHW

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