The King Who Never Was: The Story of Frederick, Prince of Wales

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A new edition of Golombek's in-depth look at the chess of one of the most influential chess theoreticians of the twentieth century. The original text has been changed to the modern algebraic notation by Grandmaster John Nunn. Richard Reti was one of the leading Hypermoderns - the group of players who revolutionized chess thinking in the 1920's. These are the most instructive games of one of the most original chess players of all time. Algebraic Notation, 208 pages.

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Reti's Best is the best

Reti's Best Games of Chess
Richard Reti , and H. Golombik
Manufacturer: Dover Publications
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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Reti's Best is the best.......2002-05-23

Well first of all we all know who is Reti,to read his thougts and ideas in his own books is someting and to read them on the board is a completly different thing because his words are very intresting but his games are realy full of simple winning chess.I played through his games more than once and every time i go back to them ,i would still have the same joy.and thanks to H.golombik the games in this book are realy well picked.Masterpeices needs masters to annonate...

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Noted for its "B" westerns, RKO also produced several movie classics; two were Citizen Kane and Gunga Din. Comprehensive filmographic data are included here for all of the studio's features: title, year of release, production credits, cast, genre, running time, alternate titles, availability on videocassette, and plot synopsis. Many entries give background information on the film's production and stars.

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Fast service, flimsy book.......2007-05-13

The seller was very fast and professional in shipping and correspondence. Disappointed in the quality of the book, very brief reviews and all pictures were copies. Would not have purchased this book, if I knew it was a paper copy of a hard bound book.

Handy reference guide for Turner Classic Movies viewers.......2005-11-08

This book contains every feature film made by RKO studios from the beginning of the talkie era to 1960, listed alphabetically from ABE LINCOLN IN ILLINOIS to ZOMBIES ON BROADWAY. Information includes cast and credits, synopses and interesting notes about the films. In addition to the films produced by RKO, the book also includes films by independent producers like Walt Disney and Sam Goldwyn who released through RKO. Since most of RKO's own feature films are in the library of Turner Classic Movies, this book makes for a very handy reference source to place by your television for quick reference when an RKO film--whether GUNGA DIN or MEXICAN SPITFIRE'S ELEPHANT--comes on the screen.

Great Reference for a Major Studio which gave us classics.......2005-08-05

This RKO studio reference, by James Neibaur, is a terrific resource. Every film from RKO is in here with production detail and criticism. From the studio which gave us Citizen Kane, King Kong, and It's a Wonderful Life...this is a must-have reference book.

Rko Features, The: A Complete Filmography of the Feature Films Released or Produced by Rko Radio Pictures, 1929-1960

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Rko Features, The: A Complete Filmography of the Feature Films Released or Produced by Rko Radio Pictures, 1929-1960
James L. Neibaur
Manufacturer: McFarland & Co Inc Pub
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000KWVKR0

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Miscellaneous Church Music (Bach, Johann Christian//Collected Works)
E. Warburton
Manufacturer: Routledge
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 0824060733

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Sacred Music Pt Vii. Anthems and Miscellaneous Church Music (Works of Henry Purcell, Vol 32)
Henry Purcell
Manufacturer: Shawnee Pr
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 9994669419

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Catalogue of the valuable musical library (antiquarian and miscellaneous) of the late Frederick Smee: Comprising English church music ... scarce original ... and Simpson ... on Monday, December 15, 1879
Frederick Smee
Manufacturer: G. Norman and Son, Printers
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Unknown Binding

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ASIN: B0008AM89I

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Miscellaneous collection of sacred music: consisting of a choice set of original and selected hymn tunes and odes
James Peck
Manufacturer: J. Peck
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Unknown Binding

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ASIN: B0008CW2XI

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A playing card deck by Linda Runyon, with photos and descriptions of 52 different edible plants. Ideal for hikers, campers, survival experts, and gourmet cooks. Includes key chain for easy portability.

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Take them with you whenever you go walking!.......2003-10-08

This deck of 52 information cards is the perfect companion for Runyon's book, From Crabgrass Muffins to Pine Needle Tea: A National Wild Food Field Guide. Held together by a key chain, the cards are great for taking along on a day hike or long camp out. Each card has a color picture and name of a wild edible plant on one side and uses, warnings, and preparation methods for the plant on the other side.

My daughters and I take these with us whenever we go walking and they love playing games with them. As we walk, we try to spot the plants on the cards or use the cards to identify plants we see along the trail. Because the cards are strung together on a key chain, the girls can carry them around and I have no fear of losing any of them. --Lucy Watkins

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Thomson Advantage Books: Foundations in Strategic Management (with InfoTrac ) (Foundations Series in Management)
Jeffrey S. Harrison , and Caron H. St. John
Manufacturer: South-Western College Pub
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0324259174

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Learn management the easy way with FOUNDATIONS OF STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT! With an up-to-date look at the most critical topics in strategy today and examples from cutting-edge firms, this management text will help you understand and develop decision-making and analysis techniques relevant in all types of organizations. See how strategies are applicable in the real world with opening vignettes that profile companies such as IBM, Honda, and BMW and the challenges they face.

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In this definitive portrait of the political and social life of Georgetown, bestselling biographer C. David Heymann chronicles the dinner parties, correspondence, overlappings, and underpinnings of some of the most influential women in Washington's history.

"The Georgetown Ladies' Social Club" -- a term coined by Ronald Reagan -- comprises a list of formidable and fascinating women, among them Katharine Graham, Lorraine Cooper, Evangeline Bruce, Pamela Harriman, and Sally Quinn. Their husbands, government officials and newsmakers among them, relied on the ladies for their sharp wit and sensitivity, refined bearings, and congeniality. In a city characteristically and traditionally controlled by men, the Georgetown wives were, in turn, afforded an abundance of behind-the-scenes political clout.

Filled with intriguing and often startling insights into Washington life, from the latter days of the Kennedy and Truman administrations to the Clinton era and the advent of President George W. Bush, The Georgetown Ladies' Social Club is a compelling testament to the sex, lies, and red tape of American politics.

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BOOKREADER.......2007-05-30

EXCELLENT BOOK ABOUT GEORGETOWN AND WASHINGTON DC. WOULD HAVE LOVED TO HAVE READ MORE . THE LIFE OF THE GEORGETOWN COMMUNITY AND GREAT LADIES OF POWER CLUBS AND GENTLEMAN FROM WASHINGTON POST TO JFK AND MANY MANY MORE. THE SOCIAL SIDE OF THE LADIES OF GEORGETOWN AND THE WASHINGTON DC AREA AS LIFE IS LIVED IN THE COMMUNITY OF SUCH AN ELITE FEDERAL CITY WITH ITS PASSION IT'S POWER MAKES THIS BOOK AN EXCELLENT SOURCE OF INFORMATION OF LIFE IN OUR NATIONS CAPITAL AND GEORGETOWN............

Extraordinary.......2007-01-10

Spectacular view of how politics was played out in the 50's and 60's Washington DC. A really fascinating book.

WHAT A BOOK.......2006-10-30

I like The Georgetown Ladies' Social Club very much. I have always been fascinated by the rich and/or famous, and this fills the bill very well. All of the women portrayed are or were interesting in their own right but were first actually noticed for their husbands instead of themselves. I believe any of these women could have accomplished anything in business, just like the men did, but unfortunately women didn't count for much in the past except for decorating the husband's arm, raising children and throwing parties. I love this book and recommend it with five stars.

Gossip of the highest order.......2006-01-07

This book falls into the "guilty pleasure" category, and does it ever succeed on that level! It's forty years or so of American political history -- the McCarthy era, the Cold War, Vietnam, Watergate, the Reagan years -- told from the perspective of the Georgetown social set. It doesn't purport to be a comprehensive history of the period. Instead, it chronicles the lives, the successes, and the follies of five wealthy, highly connected hostesses in the nation's capital. Above all, we learn about the spectacular social events that they put on.

This book is like People magazine on steroids. Nasty spats, unsolved murders, extramarital love affairs, lifelong vendettas -- all here. As can be imagined, JFK and his women play a role, as does Elizabeth Taylor in her John Warner years. (Remember the late 1970s?) Some of the sourcing is a bit dubious. Of course, most of the main characters are now deceased and can't sue for libel anyway. Pamela Harriman would not have liked her characterization, it's fair to say.

All in all, lots of fun, and if you learn something about power and privilege in America, all the better.

These were not "ladies".......2005-02-11

THE GEORGETOWN LADIES' SOCIAL CLUB is a fascinating read.

The title of this book actually was a phrase first coined by then-President Ronald Reagan, according to author C. David Heymann.

Heymann has attempted the unusual: A group biography which interweaves the stories of the different members of one discrete, if informal, group.

Heymann does a good job in exploring the personal histories of the members of this club, a troop which primarily included Katherine Graham, Evangeline Bruce and Pamela Harriman. Of this bunch, only Sally Quinn, the youngest, still is alive.

Heymann offers the standard versions of their lives, but he also dishes some dirt about their affairs, promiscuity and family suicides.

It is amazing how much power these women had yielded over the highest ranking members of the federal government. This power was gently applied during socializing at various festivities which ranged from barbecues to black-tie dinners.

The heyday of the ladies was during the Kennedy administration and, in consequence, THE GEORGETOWN LADIES' SOCIAL CLUB re-acquaints its readers with the Camelot myth.

Perhaps unavoidably, in the effort to be scholarly and thorough, the prose in this volume is less interesting than the women it is describing. To paraphrase an old joke, these were no ladies. Bluntly, they sound like witches, every one of 'em. Yet probably just because of this personality trait, their stories make for an fascinating read.

The Georgetown Ladies' Social Club: Power, Passion, and Politics in the Nation's Capital

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The Georgetown Ladies' Social Club: Power, Passion, and Politics in the Nation's Capital
C. David Heymann
Manufacturer: Atria Books
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000NY8140

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The dramatic story of British support troops caught up in the failed airborne landing of 1944 has gone untold. This very detailed account draws on numerous eyewitnesses and also covers museums and monuments in today's Arnhem.

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arnhem.......2007-04-10

Not too bad, interesting history not very detailed of the actual battle, very little personal input from the characters themselves. a few rare photos.

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Robert Graham, ed., Anarchism: A Documentary History of Libertarian Ideas. Volume One: From Anarchy to Anarchism.(Book review): An article from: Labour/Le Travail
Saul Newman
Manufacturer: Thomson Gale
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Digital
ASIN: B000M2DGV6
Release Date: 2006-12-18

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This digital document is an article from Labour/Le Travail, published by Thomson Gale on September 22, 2006. The length of the article is 1286 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: Robert Graham, ed., Anarchism: A Documentary History of Libertarian Ideas. Volume One: From Anarchy to Anarchism.(Book review)
Author: Saul Newman
Publication: Labour/Le Travail (Magazine/Journal)
Date: September 22, 2006
Publisher: Thomson Gale
Issue: 58 Page: 285(3)

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Walk A Wetland With This Guy

Well-written piece of nature writing; a veritable feast!

How Many Kinds of Wet Land

A glimpse of life

This is the real thing.

Swampwalker's Journal: A Wetlands Year
David M. Carroll
Manufacturer: Mariner Books
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0618127372

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Wetland. The very word makes environmentalists swoon and real estate developers curse. While squishy places like swamps and bogs used to be considered unfit for human habitation, the 19th and 20th centuries saw a veritable festival of "reclamation" as the world's wetlands were transformed into land usable by humans. But what beauty and natural utility was lost in the process? In Swampwalker's Journal, David M. Carroll transcends the political to find joy in the damp places he has loved since he was a boy. In chapters describing his favorite vernal pools, marshes, swamps, ponds, and bogs, Carroll describes hours spent watching animals frolic in their moist, vegetated homes. Braving mosquito bites and the wrath of bears, he embarks on a journey through these mysterious, underappreciated ecosystems and records their ups and downs faithfully, complete with exquisite illustrations. You feel almost as if you're reading his field journals, the writing is so immediate and full of detail. Here, he describes a hunting heron:

He keeps as still as the breathless afternoon for a time, then moves again, taking several slow strides, each accompanied by a rhythmic, gradual curvilinear extension and retraction of his serpentine neck. From time to time he redirects his head, his long, sharp bill poised, his avid eyes ablaze with focus and intent. His movements are effected with such heron stealth that even in motion he could pass unseen.

Carroll saves his plea for the preservation of these fragile, fading landscapes until the epilogue, allowing readers to become as charmed as he is by the wetlands he loves. Annie Dillard calls David Carroll "a genius, a madman, a national treasure," and you'll agree when you've read this beautiful piece of nature writing, an unforgettable "tour de swamp." --Therese Littleton

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David Carroll has dedicated his life to art and to wetlands. He is as passionate about swamps, bogs, and vernal ponds and the creatures who live in them as most of us are about our families and closest friends. He knows frogs and snakes, muskrats and minks, dragonflies, water lilies, cattails, sedges--everything that swims, flies, trudges, slithers, or sinks its roots in wet places. In this "intimate and wise book" (Sue Hubbell), Carroll takes us on a lively, unforgettable yearlong journey, illustrated with his own elegant drawings, through the wetlands and reveals why they are so important to his life and ours -- and to all life on Earth.

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Walk A Wetland With This Guy.......2007-05-30

Well-written and an easy read. It made me want to do 2 things: Strap on my waders and head to the nearest wetland to see what I can find and order the other books in his "wet sneaker" trilogy. Enjoy.

Well-written piece of nature writing; a veritable feast!.......2007-01-18

The book is a pleasure to read although I did get bogged down a bit toward the end. It is obvious that this guy lived with his subject. Some of the identification descriptions of flora and fauna can become overwhelming to the reader not familiar with the northeastern environs. But, on the whole a well written book destined to become a classic in nature writing.

How Many Kinds of Wet Land.......2006-05-29

In addition to what everyone else has said (the poetry of the language, the gorgeous drawings, etc.), this book is especially useful in that it describes the relationships between all the different kinds of wetlands, and within riparian zones in general. It should be required reading for every developer and community activist intent on preserving some hydrologic function in natural areas. This is a wonderful, wonderful book.

A glimpse of life.......2002-03-07

Mr. Carroll has captured nature as it truly is. Like a fine craftsman he was one with the subject and as an artist he has accurately recorded what he observed and has presented the information coherently. I'm left with an indelible, poignant legacy.

This is the real thing........2001-10-11

David M. Carroll is one of the finest nature writer/philosophers I've ever come across in my entire reading career. Swampwalker's Journal is a book to be savored, relied upon. Caroll knows the lives of the wetlands so intimately, from first-hand experience over long years, that you know you're getting a privileged glimpse into deep nature. Added to that, he is a truly masterful illustrator, and a graceful, profound writer. I'll be waiting to buy any other book he produces.....

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Swampwalker's Journal: A Wetlands Year
David M. Carroll
Manufacturer: Houghton Mifflin
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000O8UNV4

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What was once the Information Highway is now the information jungle, where accessing what you need is often a time-consuming and frustrating process. The Internet Investor changes all that by making it quick and easy to find the financial information you're searching for.

From financial planning to virtual investing, The Internet Investor is the indispensable guide for both beginner and experienced Internet users who want to effectively use the Internet as an investment tool... and minimize their time and money investment.

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A Must-Have Resource for the Do-It-Yourself Investor.......1998-08-24

The book contains thousands of websites, with a brief description of each, grouped by type of information on the site. The author has a website containing the same information, but, you save a lot of time by buying the book instead of trying to find those sites yourself using search engines. It's a must have resource for the do it yourself investor.

A Must Have Resource for the Do It Yourself Investor.......1998-08-22

This book contains 1000's of important websites for the do it yourself investor. The author has a small paragraph describing each site. This book will save you hours of search engine work.

The Internet Investor: A Practical and Time-Saving Guide to Financial Information on the Internet (Internet Investor: A Practical & Time-Saving Guide to Financial Information on the Internet)

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The Internet Investor: A Practical and Time-Saving Guide to Financial Information on the Internet (Internet Investor: A Practical & Time-Saving Guide to Financial Information on the Internet)
Timothy J. Maude
Manufacturer: HarperCollins Publishers
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000O8W9L6

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The Internet Investor: A Practical and Time-Saving Guide to Financial Information on the Internet (Internet Investor: A Practical & Time-Saving Guide to Financial Information on the Internet)
J. Timothy Maude
Manufacturer: HarperCollins Publishers
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Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000O8SD1Q

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Winner of Pushcart's 19th annual Editor's Book Award. After the fall of Communism, Joseph Hurka traveled to Prague, where his father had fought in the Underground against the Czech-Stalinist government. As the son walks in his father's steps, he uncovers a hidden past: he learns of his father's brutal imprisonment, his fortunate release, and his fierce resistance work.

Fields of Light is a loving tribute to a father, a tale of personal sacrifice and endurance—and of history reborn after extraordinary totalitarian efforts to erase it. 16 b/w photographs.

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Channeler of Truth.......2004-02-02

Franz Kafka wrote "A book ought to be an ice pick to break up the frozen sea within us." Indeed, Hurka's journey to honor his father, learn of his father's heroism and suffering, and to learn about himself, was a journey into the interior chambers of the human heart that possesses vulnerability and passion. It is a book that is capable of thawing the frozen parts of us. I learned about the valor and pride of the people of the Czech Republic during the Communist reign, as well as the story of one man's heroism. The author wrote so beautifully, I am enticed to someday visit this part of the world.

Touching, Powerful Memoir.......2001-10-01

Joseph Hurka has written a very touching memoir of his father's valiant fight against fascism in his home country. This rings especially poignant in the troubled times now facing America. I purchased this book the Saturday before the vile terrorist attacks on the Pentagon and World Trade Center. I began reading it, thinking it was a wonderful memoir of a bygone era. Now, post-attacks, upon my finishing this book I have a renewed sense of just how precious freedom is and what so many other people have been willing to do to secure it. Bravo to Hurka Senior, for all the proud fighting he did to do his part to keep the hope of freedom alive; we owe him and all those like him a great debt of honor. And also bravo to his son, this book's author, for writing such a powerful story of real heroism so well and so vividly. Truly, a joy to read, and in times such as these a must-read. I highly recommend this book.

Poetic Narrative Written by a Hero's Son.......2001-06-25

Mr. Hurka tells the story of his father, a hero, with the rhythm of a poet. Unlike many sons who have written about their fathers, this isn't about that author. Mr. Hurka allows his father's amazing life to shine through his own talent as a writer and lets the reader get to know a true patriot hero. With his lyrical tones, the reader can only hope they will be allowed to know more of Mr. Hurka himself in a future book.

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Norvell gives capital campaign participants a checklist of ethical and effective tips for making their campaigns a success. Combining solid experience honed over a quarter century of managing major campaigns with illuminating and witty quotations form the famous and nearly so, Norvell has mapped out the pot holes and offered startegy points for success.

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Includes user manual and 25 forms.

Learn how to determine what you can afford, clean up your credit and decide when to use a broker. Understand the benefits/risks of buying a new or old home, condominium or multifamily dwelling.

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The largest single transaction you make during your lifetime is usually much more than just a financial investment; as they say, "a home is where the heart is." The right decisions before you buy or sell can help you save money, realize a profit, and avoid countless sleepless nights wondering where you went wrong.

In this kit, you will learn how to judge your needs and what you can afford, how to finance a home, negotiate and close the sale and much more.

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Buying/Selling Your Home Made E-Z (Made E-Z Guides)
E-Z Legal Forms Inc
Manufacturer: Made E-Z Products
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 1563824302

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real literature, but somewhat slow and depressing

Mastro Don Gesualdo
Giovanni Verga
Manufacturer: Oscar Italian
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 8804228938

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real literature, but somewhat slow and depressing.......1999-04-17

The setting and the people of rural Italy at the end of the last century is thoroughly and thoughfully depicted. The story itself could be told rather quickly, but here it is told in great detail.

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Mastro Don Gesualdo
Giovanni Verga
Manufacturer: Scolastiche Mondadori
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ASIN: B000Q2WLLS

Mastro don Gesualdo: 1888 (Edizione nazionale delle opere di Giovanni Verga)

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Mastro don Gesualdo: 1888 (Edizione nazionale delle opere di Giovanni Verga)
Giovanni Verga
Manufacturer: Le Monnier
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Mastro- Don Gesualdo.
Giovanni Verga
Manufacturer: Wagenbach
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Mastro-Don Gesualdo
Giovanni, Verga
Manufacturer: Pomona Press
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ASIN: 140679466X

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A Novel. Translated by D.H. Lawrence. Verga, who died in 1922, is recognised as one of the greatest of Italian writers of fiction. 'It is a fine full tale, a fine full picture of life, with a bold beauty of its own which Mr. Lawrence must have relished greatly as he translated it' Observer

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Mastro-Don Gesualdo
Giovanni; D. H. Lawrence Translator Verga
Manufacturer: Thomas Seltzer
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Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000LL6Q60

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Giovanni Verga
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Mastro-don Gesualdo: Edizione critica (Edizione nazionale delle opere di Giovanni Verga)

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Mastro-don Gesualdo: Edizione critica (Edizione nazionale delle opere di Giovanni Verga)
Giovanni Verga
Manufacturer: Le Monnier
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Mastro-don Gesualdo; (Penguin modern classics)

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Mastro-don Gesualdo; (Penguin modern classics)
Giovanni Verga
Manufacturer: Penguin Books Ltd
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Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000OIU382

I Malavoglia & Mastro-don Gesualdo: A Cura Di Concetta Greco Lanza

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I Malavoglia & Mastro-don Gesualdo: A Cura Di Concetta Greco Lanza

Manufacturer: Grandi Tascabili Economici
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A powerful and moving memoir of a an unforgattable American Jewish family, She Used to be My Mother, by Michael B. Snyder (Gefen Publishing House, 2001) resonates today with the many adult children of aging parents.

This capitvating saga begins with the family's assimilation in America. The eldest son, Ephraim, a charismatic, shrewd and adventurous sort, breaks every tradition and rule - even those seemingly unbreakable ones. Stealing the family business from his father's deathbed, living the American dream, successfully defending his actions in court, and, so it seems, taking his ill brother's wife Lillian, who is unable to resist Ephraim's charm and dashing ways.

With the passing of time, and the deaths of ageing family members, the author is racing against time, attempting to piece together the patchy family history. As his mother Lillian succumbs to Alzheimer's Disease, her memory too is dying and with it, the family's secrets. She Used to Be My Mother is a suspenseful and engaging read, a courageous and important book, and a meaningful and unforgettable experience.

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