Cuba Business and Investment Opportunities Yearbook
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    Cuba Business and Investment Opportunities Yearbook
    USA International Business Publications
    Manufacturer: International Business Publications, USA
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    Cuba Business and Investment Opportunities Yearbook (World Business and Investment Opportunities Library)
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      Cuba Business and Investment Opportunities Yearbook (World Business and Investment Opportunities Library)
      Igor Oleynik
      Manufacturer: International Business Publications USA
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      ASIN: B00005R533
      Release Date: 2006-01-01

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      Major investment, export-import and other Strategic business opportunities and contacts, basic info for conducting business in the country

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      Major investment, export-import and other strategic business opportunities and contacts, basic information for conducting business in the country
      Cuba Business & Investment Opportunities Yearbook
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        Cuba Business & Investment Opportunities Yearbook
        USA International Business Publications
        Manufacturer: International Business Publications, USA
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        Binding: Paperback
        ASIN: 0739721429

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        This yearbook contains basic information on export-import, investment and business opportunities in the respected country. Provides information on government structure, economy, business climate, regulations, and more... Includes basic statistics, information on the most important business contacts and business travel. Updated annually.
        Cuba Investment & Business Opportunities Yearbook (World Investment & Business Opportunities Library)
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          Cuba Investment & Business Opportunities Yearbook (World Investment & Business Opportunities Library)
          USA International Business Publications
          Manufacturer: International Business Publications, USA
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          Binding: Paperback
          ASIN: 073971242X

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          This yearbook contains information on investment business opportunities, international economic projects, tenders, government projects, marketing and export-import opportunities information.

          Arizona For Dummies (Travel Guides for Dummies)
          Average customer rating: 2.5 out of 5 stars
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          Arizona For Dummies (Travel Guides for Dummies)
          Edie Jarolim
          Manufacturer: John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
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          Everything from clothing styles to tequila shots is kicked back in Arizona. From teeming, cosmopolitan Phoenix to long stretches of open roads to intriguing trails that lead to incredible sights or adventures, Arizona has it all. This friendly guide helps you enjoy it all, with info on:

          Like every For Dummies travel guide, Arizona For Dummies, 4th Edition includes:

          Whether you want to experience the Old West or the new West…whether your style is luxuriating at a plush resort, golfing on glorious, challenging courses, appreciating incredible sights and scenery, or exploring historical attractions and our Native American heritage, you’ll find lots to do in Arizona. Kick back, relax, and enjoy.

          Customer Reviews:

          1 out of 5 stars Useless.......2001-10-21

          In my eyes the book is absolutely useless. It is more than superficial as far as sightseeing is concerned. You certainly need another guide to check out which attractions are worth a visit and what exactely is offered. The best information is on hotels and restaurants and you can get these (and better one) the web. Not worth the relatively high price

          5 out of 5 stars Excellent Beginners Guide.......2001-09-25

          I found this book to be a great guide for our one week trip driving around Arizona. Some of the places we visited include Phoenix, Sedona, Flagstaff, Cameron, North Rim, Page/Lake Powell, Navajo Reservation, Chinle, and Winslow. All of the places that I was interested in visiting were covered in detail in the book with lots of good tips, besides just what to eat and where to stay. We followed a lot of the recommendations in the book and had a wonderful time.

          2 out of 5 stars Incomplete.......2001-05-17

          Books ignores many places in Arizona. Nothing on Lake Havasu, Kingman, Oatman, Yuma, ShowLow, Pinetop, Payson, Mogollon Rim and nothing on cover of book, front or back, indicates it selectively covers state.
          The marvellous country, or, Three years in Arizona, the home of the Apaches
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            The marvellous country, or, Three years in Arizona, the home of the Apaches
            Samuel Woodworth Cozzens
            Manufacturer: Henry L. Shepard
            ProductGroup: Book
            Binding: Unknown Binding

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            ASIN: B0008CY8T4
            Set of Three Complete "Arizona" Books: / Arizona for Dummies / The Great Arizona Almanac: Facts About Arizona / Moving to Arizona: The Complete Arizona Answer Book /
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              Set of Three Complete "Arizona" Books: / Arizona for Dummies / The Great Arizona Almanac: Facts About Arizona / Moving to Arizona: The Complete Arizona Answer Book /
              Edie Jarolim , and Dorothy Tegeler
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              ASIN: B000Q6Q9YY

              Sanciones Encubiertas En El Derecho Tributario: Ensayo
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                Sanciones Encubiertas En El Derecho Tributario: Ensayo
                Jose Daniel Litvak , and Analia Sanchez
                Manufacturer: La Ley
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                Binding: Paperback

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                The Complete Guide to Operational Auditing: 1997 Cumulative Supplement
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                  The Complete Guide to Operational Auditing: 1997 Cumulative Supplement
                  Harry R. Reider
                  Manufacturer: John Wiley & Sons Inc
                  ProductGroup: Book
                  Binding: Paperback

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                  ASIN: 0471167118
                  The Complete Guide to Operational Auditing: 1997/1998 Cumulative Supplement
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                    The Complete Guide to Operational Auditing: 1997/1998 Cumulative Supplement
                    Harry R. Reider
                    Manufacturer: John Wiley & Sons Inc
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                    The Glass Candlestick Book: Vol. 2, Fostoria to Jefferson
                    Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
                    • You will need all three books in this series...
                    • A great reference for candlesticks made by Am. Glass Cos
                    • Glass Candlesticks
                    The Glass Candlestick Book: Vol. 2, Fostoria to Jefferson
                    Tom Felt , Rich Stoer , and Elaine Stoer
                    Manufacturer: Collector Books
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                    ASIN: 1574323237

                    Book Description

                    This second volume picks up where the first left off in the identification and illustration of hundreds of glass candlesticks. Covering pieces made by 15 different American companies, alphabetically from Fostoria to Jefferson Glass. More than 800 color photographs and catalogreprints from old trade journals and advertisements light up the book. Each chapter includes a history of the factory and information about production colors and trademarks used. Every candlestick is described with dimensions, production dates, known colors, information on reissues and reproductions, the current location of the mold, as well as current values. This volume will be of particular interest to collectors of Heisey, Hobbs Brockunier, Imperial, Jeannette, and Indiana Glass. A well-illustrated appendix on identifying toy candlesticks, a glossary, and an extensive bibliography round out the book. A unique feature is an illustrated index which includes thumbnail photographs of all of the candlesticks in Volume 2. AUTHORBIO: Tom Felt is the author of Heisey Glass Candlesticks, Candelabra and Lamps, two other books on Heisey published by the Heisey Collectors of America, and co-author of a three-volume series, Glass Candlesticks. He is a frequent contributor to the Glass Collectors Digest and other magazines and newsletters. AUTHORBIO: Elaine Stoer and her husband Richard, are co-authors of a three-volume series on glass candlesticks, along with Tom Felt. She and husband Richard are advanced collectors and researchers in this field. REVIEW: This is the second volume in a three-volume series, covering Fostoria through Jefferson Glass companies. These books are undoubtedly the most comprehensive on the market. Crisp photographs and thorough facts about each candlestick are provided, along with current collector values.

                    Customer Reviews:

                    5 out of 5 stars You will need all three books in this series..........2006-11-27

                    Well-photographed and highly informative, this book does a good job of covering the historical backgrounds and styles of these glass companies. There is a comprehensive sampling of each company's candlesticks, but the key word to remember is "sampling". One will not find every single candlestick design ever made by these companies, but one will find numerous examples. Pricing is fairly good (this is a 2003 book), and while the pages of company patterns at the back of the book are helpful, I would love to be able to have the examples organized by design, rather than company, when searching for the probable maker of a mystery candlestick.

                    5 out of 5 stars A great reference for candlesticks made by Am. Glass Cos.......2004-05-13

                    These two volumes are wonderful reference works for candlestick collectors. They contain a short history of each glass company covered in the book and lots of pictures as well as info regarding when each candlestick was produced, approximate measurements, the colors it was made in, etching patterns used, and a price guide. The books also make note of who is currently in possession of the molds. In the back of the book are several pages with small pictures of each candlestick covered in that volume. When you find a match with the candlestick you are trying to identify you can then turn to the page where that particular candlestick is discussed.

                    A very handy reference work and sensibly organized as well. It has pictures of similar candlesticks side by side so you can compare the similarities and differences in identifying a candlestick. I am waiting impatiently for the third in this series to be released!

                    5 out of 5 stars Glass Candlesticks.......2003-12-17

                    Very informative. Even shows fakes and how to tell if it is a fake.

                    Hand-Made Books: An Introduction to Bookbinding
                    Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
                    • Excellent resource
                    • Best How-to book on bookbinding for the beginner
                    Hand-Made Books: An Introduction to Bookbinding
                    Rob Shepherd
                    Manufacturer: Search Press
                    ProductGroup: Book
                    Binding: Paperback

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                    ASIN: 0855327545

                    Customer Reviews:

                    5 out of 5 stars Excellent resource.......2000-02-24

                    I am a librarian, and I often resent having to pay a professional bindery to reconstruct poorly-made or worn out bindings. I have used this book to teach myself the basics of book binding with great success, and minimal investment in terms of equipment and supplies. The directions are clear, and the illustrations and photos are generous and helpful. I have recommended this book to colleagues whenever possible.

                    5 out of 5 stars Best How-to book on bookbinding for the beginner.......1999-10-18

                    I've bought a lot of books on bookbinding, but this is the one I found that is the best for the beginner just trying it. Great pictures, easy to follow instructions. Assumes a mininum of special equipment. Its the right place to start

                    Cabin, Cottage, and Camp: New Designs on the Canadian Landscape
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                      Cabin, Cottage, and Camp: New Designs on the Canadian Landscape
                      Christopher McDonald , and Jana Tyner
                      Manufacturer: Simply Read Books/Blue Imprint
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                      ASIN: 1894965302

                      Book Description

                      Seasonal homes offer harried urbanites respite and renewal from the rigors of the city. Given the dramatic backdrop of the Canadian landscape, it's no wonder these places of retreat hold a deep, even mythical, place in the national psyche. This large-format survey showcases some of the best Canadian getaway homes. Featuring the work of major individual architects and important firms, Cabin, Cottage and Camp is both a tribute to the architectural possibilities of the wilderness and an inspiration to those who dream of building their own weekend cottage or cabin.

                      A Sigh of Relief: The First-Aid Handbook For Childhood Emergencies
                      Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
                      • Easy to read and easy to use!
                      A Sigh of Relief: The First-Aid Handbook For Childhood Emergencies
                      Martin Green , and Martin I. Green
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                      ASIN: 055335180X
                      Release Date: 1994-09-01

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                      In an emergency, the last thing any parent needs is to have to scan through a table of contents or index, and then thumb through pages and pages of dense text looking for the CPR instructions. In A Sigh of Relief, help is a moment away. The back cover's emergency index leads to large, accurate graphics and easy-to-follow written instructions. Other sections include problem prevention, childhood illnesses, and drug identification. This is an excellent first-aid book to keep by the telephone (not far from the fire extinguisher). Oh yeah, it's got a place to write down emergency phone numbers, too.

                      Customer Reviews:

                      5 out of 5 stars Easy to read and easy to use!.......1998-10-08

                      I have owned-A Sigh of Relief- for many years, I find it easy to read and easy to understand. A must for anyone with children!!
                      A Sigh of Relief : The First-Aid Handbook for Childhood Emergencies
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                        A Sigh of Relief : The First-Aid Handbook for Childhood Emergencies
                        Martin I. Green
                        Manufacturer: Bantam Books
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                        Binding: Paperback
                        ASIN: B000KPRZZI
                        A Sigh of Relief: The First-Aid Handbook for Childhood Emergencies
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                          A Sigh of Relief: The First-Aid Handbook for Childhood Emergencies
                          Martin I. Green
                          Manufacturer: Bantam Books
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                          ASIN: B000NVEMUK

                          The John Coltrane Companion : Five Decades of Commentary (Companion Series)
                          Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
                          • Written word about JC
                          • Solid but a bit unfocused
                          • Overview of a fascinating man
                          The John Coltrane Companion : Five Decades of Commentary (Companion Series)
                          Woideck
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                          ASIN: 0028647904

                          Customer Reviews:

                          4 out of 5 stars Written word about JC.......2002-12-25

                          This is an informative book for anyone interested in one of the jazz giants of all times. The book is of particular interest if first person narratives are to your liking since there are several sections with Trane talking about his music. For example, the interview for the Jazz Review in 1958 is as free flowing as the notes that blow through his horn. Also useful is an interview he did for a French magazine entitled Jazz Magazine where his international appeal comes forth. I also enjoyed the interview with Frank Kofsky where Trane explores topics such as Black Nationalism and the then current(60's) social and political relationship between music and politics. There are several sections taken from Downbeat Magazine and notable profiles by Ira Gitler, Ralph Gleason and Nat Hentoff. Although not limited to interviews the book also has various writers give the usual and unusual analysis of his music; there are recolllections from associates in the form of praise and critique. The other sections that deal with reviews of his concerts are interesting but not as riveting as the man in his own words. The breakdown of the recording periods is concise, factual and informative, as is in general the layout and organization of this book . Not intended as a biography this book does a good job of revealing Trane through the eyes of others as well as himself. Recommended for those wanting to go beyond the music; the man in his own words reveals the gentle giant of the saxophone.

                          4 out of 5 stars Solid but a bit unfocused.......2001-02-03

                          This is a generally useful book for those interested in Coltrane's relatively brief life and musical career, although those already familiar with the saxophonist will find few surprises.

                          The book gathers together interviews, reminiscences, and critical commentary, as well as discographic and bibliographic references. Of the interviews, one of the best, for me, was a relatively brief one conducted with Bob Thiele, Coltrane's producer at Impulse Records. Thiele speaks in understated, yet moving tones of his relationship with Coltrane and makes clear the admiration he felt for the musician without being in the least bit sentimental. Joe Goldberg, a longtime admirer of Coltrane who became critical of the challenging material Coltrane produced late in his life, also offers a balanced view of the music. Peter Watrous's 1987 retrospective on Coltrane does a nice job of putting Coltrane's career in perspective and convincingly making the argument that Coltrane's music was as compelling 20 years after his death as it was when he was alive.

                          Another strength of the book are the sections that offer detailed information on each Coltrane release from the three major labels for which he recorded: Prestige, Atlantic and Impulse. Less useful, however, is the discography, which is a selected list. Why not just list everything?

                          Another weakness lies in the organization, or lack thereof. Sure, the book is divided into critical commentary, Coltrane in his own words, the releases, and so on. But some of the material is repetitive. Comments about his time with Monk, Miles, his practicing regimen, and so on crop up in the same language in different articles. Quotes and stories are recycled as well. Editor Woideck would have done well to consider a more thematic approach and to find some unifying thread that would better tie the material together.

                          Coltrane himself probably revealed why efforts to chronicle his life have been fairly difficult. As his musical stature and influence grew, he became less and less concerned with what was said about his music. He simply wanted people to listen. He was as sparing with his words as he was prolific with his notes. We're all probably best served by getting his music and listening rather than reading about him. Still, those of us who want to know as much as we can about his genius can find nuggets in books such as this.

                          4 out of 5 stars Overview of a fascinating man.......2000-09-13

                          John Coltrane was a great musician, and a huge influence on the jazz music that followed him. This book does an excellent job of compliling interviews and articles that get his insights into the music, but more fascinating, into Coltrane as a person. Coltrane was a spiritual, intelligent and talented man, and both he and his music are sometimes misunderstood. This book lends insight into his goals and motivations. The book tends to get repetitive, however, as many of the same quotes come up time and again. Still, it is a sort of best of so there will be repitition, and has a great chronology and discography.

                          Minyan: Ten Jewish Lives in Twenty Centuries of History
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                            Minyan: Ten Jewish Lives in Twenty Centuries of History
                            Chaim Raphael
                            Manufacturer: Pangloss Pr
                            ProductGroup: Book
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