Tver Oblast Investment & Business Guide (Russian Regional Investment & Business Guides)

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Tver Oblast Investment & Business Guide (Russian Regional Investment & Business Guides)
USA International Business Publications
Manufacturer: International Business Publications, USA
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Library Binding
ASIN: 0739730258

Book Description

This investment and business guide contains basic information on economy, business & investment climate and opportunities in the region, as well as information on selected export-import, business and investment opportunities, including, export-import, industrial development, banking & finance, government and business contacts. The guide also provides listing and contact information for major industrial, trade, service and other companies in the region, as well as information on selected export-import, business and investment opportunities.

Tver Oblast Regional Investment and Business Guide (World Business Intelligence Library)

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Tver Oblast Regional Investment and Business Guide (World Business Intelligence Library)

Manufacturer: Intl Business Pubns USA
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0739790277

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The Smokies and the Blue Ridge mountains offer some of the most spectacular scenery in the country. Outlining the best scenic drives as well as cultural and historical attractions to see along the way, this Unofficial Guide gives you a smooth, easy way to enjoy it all.

The Unofficial Guide to the Great Smoky and Blue Ridge Mountains (The Travel Guide Series)

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The Unofficial Guide to the Great Smoky and Blue Ridge Mountains (The Travel Guide Series)
Bob Sehlinger , and Joe Surkiewicz
Manufacturer: Macmillan General Reference
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0028600797

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Great Smoky Mountains National Park the largest wilderness area in the eastern United States. The park receives ten million visitors each year--more than three times the Grand Canyon National Park!The Unofficial Guide to the Great Smoky and Blue Ridge Mountains will tell you when the Smokies are least crowded, when the wild-flowers bloom, and when the fall colors create a crazy-quilt pattern on the mountain sides. Youll get the lowdown on the best things to do in the mountains, from the best scenic drives to great day hikes--from half mile strolls along paved walkways to an all-day scramble leading to a 100-foot waterfall deep in the forest. Well also tell you where the biggest trout lurk, the best places to ride a bike, and how to get an adrenaline high on a raging whitewater river.We deliver the lowdown on how to have a good time after a day spent enjoying the mountains--from a dinner theater complete with a rodeo and quiet campgrounds, to the best regional shopping and area hotels, mptels, lodges and resorts--all ranked and rated for value and quality. You will also learn all the practical stuff youll need to know--suggestions on how to avoid getting blisters on a hike, tips on how to protect valuables from car thieves, and advice on how to avoid an unplanned confrontation with local wildlife.With this guide, youll uncover the Smoky and Blue Ridge Mountains that most people miss!

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Another gorgeous book from Schiffer

Zuni Jewelry
Theda Bassman , and Michael Bassman
Manufacturer: Schiffer Pub Ltd
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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Turquoise Jewelry

ASIN: 0764323679

Book Description

This newly revised book presents the beautiful jewelry of the prolific Zuni Indians of New Mexico who are known the world over for their distinctive designs. From stone shell, inlay and silver, Zuni craftsmen have developed jewelry forms begun 125 years ago. Contemporary makers both reflect the traditional designs and explore new styles, all shown here with many examples. The lovely inlay work for which the Zuni are world famous is shown in all of its popular forms for men and women. 90 brilliant color photographs present hundreds of carefully chosen jewelry forms with a brand new price guide to tempt and delight collectors all over Europe and America. The modern artists are identified and credited with the skillful techniques which produce such exquisite jewelry.

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Another gorgeous book from Schiffer.......2006-05-19

Even though these are obstensibly for the information of collectors, all the Schiffer books that I have ever gotten are magnificent just for the those who wistfully wish they could afford a piece. The reader can't handle the actual pieces, but it's about as close as one will get in a picture. And if one ever does get enough money to buy a piece, one will know what one wants.

This is full of well-done color pictures and packed with a lot of information about the history and contemporary makers. There are other books with gorgeous shots of turquoise and silver, but the reader of this and the Bassman's other books will come away with some real understanding of the different styles, schools, and the cultural milieu of their creation.

Zuni : The Art and the People (Vol.1) (Zuni : The Art and the People, 1)

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Zuni : The Art and the People (Vol.1) (Zuni : The Art and the People, 1)

Manufacturer: Squaw Bell Traders
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

Product Description

1st Volume in a series portraying Zuni craftsmanship. Each page or double page spread has color photos featuring work of a different artist, along with brief biography.

Zuni : The Art and the People, Volume II (Vol. 2)

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Zuni : The Art and the People, Volume II (Vol. 2)
Barbara Bell , Steve Bell , Ed Bell , Ralph McQueary , and Jerry McQueary
Manufacturer: Squaw Bell Traders
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

Product Description

2nd Volume in series showing examples of Zuni craftsmanship. Color photographs on every page, featuring the artists and their work.

Acoma / Apache / Navajo Jewelry and Blankets / Zuni Pottery / Tuzigoot Ruins / Paiute and Hopi Basketry [Arizona Highways] (Vol XXI No 1 Jan 1945)

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Acoma / Apache / Navajo Jewelry and Blankets / Zuni Pottery / Tuzigoot Ruins / Paiute and Hopi Basketry [Arizona Highways] (Vol XXI No 1 Jan 1945)

Manufacturer: Arizona Highways
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000RPWT8O

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Magazine illustrated with many full color photographs.

Arizona Highways August 1952 (Zuni Jewelry; Early Banking; Navajo Tribal Fair) (Vol. 28, No. 3)

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Arizona Highways August 1952 (Zuni Jewelry; Early Banking; Navajo Tribal Fair) (Vol. 28, No. 3)

Manufacturer: Arizona Highway Dept.
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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Articles include: Beginning of Banking in Arizona, by Charles Franklin Parker; Zunis and Their Jewelry, by Edgar Ellinger Jr.; The Great Yavapai, by Bert Robinson, the life of Dr. Carlos Montezuma; Of Clowns and Mudheads, text and drawings by Paul Coze, about clowns in Indian rites; Navajo Tribal Fair, text and photos by Allen C. Reed; Portrait of our Valley, aerial photograph of Phoenix.

Arizona Highways, August 1959 (Glen Canyon; Mooney Falls; Zuni Jewelry) (Vol. 35, No. 8)

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Arizona Highways, August 1959 (Glen Canyon; Mooney Falls; Zuni Jewelry) (Vol. 35, No. 8)
Kathryn Sikorski
Manufacturer: Arizona Highway Dept
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000KZEYHU

Arizona Highways, February 1999, Indian Jewelry, (Hopi, Navajo, Zuni Masterpieces, Red Rock Country, Casa Grande

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Arizona Highways, February 1999, Indian Jewelry, (Hopi, Navajo, Zuni Masterpieces, Red Rock Country, Casa Grande
Various
Manufacturer: Arizona Highways
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000NDHBRE

Arizona Highways, January 1945 (Indian Jewelry, Blankets, Pottery) (Vol. 21, No. 1)

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Arizona Highways, January 1945 (Indian Jewelry, Blankets, Pottery) (Vol. 21, No. 1)
Joseph Miller
Manufacturer: Arizona Highway Dept
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

Product Description

This issue includes two pages of text by Joseph Miller and eight pages of color photographs on `Indian Jewelry and Blankets.` The photographs include Zuni and Navajo necklaces, bracelets and pendants, of silver, turquoise, beads, and other materials; old Navajo blankets, of the pre-1900 era; and Zuni, Paiute, Pueblo and Apache baskets and pottery. Other articles report on the Arizona resort industry; the Phoenix Open golf tournament; and the Arizona cattle industry.

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Who's Who in Zuni Jewelry

Who's who in Zuni jewelry
Gordon Levy
Manufacturer: Western Arts Pub. Co
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Unknown Binding
ASIN: B0006XUJ6G

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Who's Who in Zuni Jewelry.......2004-12-11

Some of the finest artisans in turquoise and silver come from the Zuni Pueblo. Traditionally their work is intricate and delicate. While some of the work shown in this book is museum quality, all of it is of interest to the discriminating buyer - Jim Truijillo - Director of Indian Pueblo

The introduction of this book provides a brief, accurate overview of the cultural and economical background of the Zuni Indians. The Zuni silversmiths presented in this book continue a long tradition of crafting fine jewelry. The book is filled with wonderful color photos of the jewelry and also of the artists themselves. It shows the signatures that may be on the pieces. It is an excellent reference book for the Zuni jewelry collector.

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Zuni: A Village of Silversmiths
James Ostler , Marian E. Rodee , and Milford Nahohai
Manufacturer: Zuni A:shiwi Publishing
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0912535083

Book Description

More than a guide to technique and design, this insiders' view of Zuni silverwork offers a fascinating window into Zuni culture. The authors examine Zuni silversmithing as an expression of cultural values and aesthetics and explore the relationships between jewelers and traders. They trace the history of jewelry at Zuni since Anasazi times. Using examples by more than twenty contemporary Zuni artists, they describe the techniques of casting, clusterwork, petitpoint, needlepoint, mosaic, overlay, and inlay for which Zuni jewelry is famous as well as nontraditional styles using new materials and techniques. Also included are several interviews in which Zunis discuss the aesthetics and history of silversmithing.

Published in cooperation with the Maxwell Museum of Anthropology, University of New Mexico

This insiders' view of Zuni silverwork offers a fascinating window into Zuni culture, and traces the history of jewelry at Zuni since Anasazi times.

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I love this book

Cross Stitch: Sentiments and Sayings (Cross Stitch (David & Charles))
Joan Elliott
Manufacturer: David & Charles Publishers
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 0715315986

Book Description

Joan Elliott's unique style and charm are given full rein in this wonderful collection of well-known sayings and warm-hearted sentiments to stitch.

Gifts for friends and family abound in this new collection of cross stitch designs that combines the full range of Joan Elliott's creative talents with her love of language. All the styles for which she is well known are there - Celtic, Native American, Oriental as well as some of her whimsical teddy bears. The humorous 'You may look at the dust, but please don't touch' will bring a wry smile to the face of any hard-pressed housewife, while the gentle 'With every little baby's birth, a bit of heaven drifts to Earth' will meet a response from every parent - and grandparent. Reflections on the serenity of the garden and the peace and wisdom of Asian, Celtic, and Native American cultures are beautifully presented as framed pictures and accompanied by ideas for smaller projects.

Other projects include small framed pictures to 'stand alone' or form part of a set, easy-to-stitch cards, small hangings - even fridge magnets. Full instructions are included for making up the projects, and charted alphabets will help the stitcher personalize their gift.

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I love this book.......2005-01-20

This is a wonderful book. I got it out of my local library and came into Amazon to find out how expensive it is because I intend to buy it. I have never seen this designer before and I'm very pleased with her style. The characters are happy but aren't too cartoonish. The projects that don't have "people" or "bears" in them are elegant.

There are both large and small projects, and projects with and, in the case of some of the small ones, without sayings. I like the alphabets that are used. The charts look clear, and although I haven't yet tried any of them out, I think even the larger projects are relatively easy to do because there are very few half stitches. The half stitches seem to be mainly in the face areas on some, but not all, of the projects.

I especially like the baby sampler, good for either a boy or girl, and the elegant wedding sampler.

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John Nash (1752-1835) was the most successful and fashionable architect of his time. Architect, town-planner, landscape designer, bridge-builder, engineer and entrepreneur, Nash outlived his principal patron, George IV, by five years. After a disheartening start, when his first speculative buildings in Bloomsbury failed and left him bankrupt, Nash moved to Wales to rebuild his career, eventually returning to London in 1796. He had made a remarkable recovery and went on to become the most successful and fashionable architect of the period. His buildings reflect a variety of styles, including neo-classical, Tudor and Gothic, with a strong emphasis on the Picturesque. His Metropolitan Improvements - Regent's Park, Regent Street, Trafalgar Square - were the most comprehensive developments ever carried out in London, even until recent times.This fully illustrated comprehensive survey of Nash's works includes all of his known and attributed works. Michael Mansbridge's superb photographs of Nash's extant buildings show Nash's architecture as never before and are complemented by contemporary views and old photographs of demolished buildings, as well as original sketches of designs never executed. The illustrations are accompanied by catalogue entries giving general information about the buildings, their settings and their original owners. In all, nearly 300 projects are discussed. Each entry has its own bibliography and many have plans.The lively introduction, written by the distinguished architectural historian Sir John Summerson (1904-92), gives a perspective portrait of this imaginative and influential architect. The book includes a gazetteer, a list of clients and patrons, a glossary of architectural terms, and two maps - one of Great Britain and Ireland and one of London - giving the locations of Nash's buildings.

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These recipes really work!

Secrets of Cooking for Long Life: Over 175 Fat-free and Low-fat Dishes (Secrets of Fat Free)
Sandra Woodruff
Manufacturer: Avery
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0895298619

Book Description

(Avery Publishing Group) Author is a registered dietician. Cookbook and guide for eating properly for a longer life. Defines the basic nutrients necessary to a healthy diet and explains the role of these nutrients in the prevention and treatment of common health problems. Includes over 200 recipes. Full-color photographs. Hardcover opens to wire-spiral binding.

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These recipes really work!.......2004-01-02

I have tried several recipes in this book, and they are easy and really taste good! In addition, it is filled with great information if you are concerned about fat and cholesterol. I can't wait to try Sandra's other books.

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an autobiography of the singer and her family

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Lydia Mendoza and family.......2003-03-09

I have read the book "Lydia Mendoza" snd beleive it to be a fine example of the struggle many mexican Americans endured during the turbulent 20's, 30's and 40's. Many readers of this book will identify with the hardships suffered by Lydia and her Family.
I was at the original book signing ceremony in San Antonio and met Lydia, her Brothers and Sister and the authors of this book. In discussions with the author we discussed the closeness of the lifestyles of Lydia and the Original Carter Family who commenced their recording career in 1927. Most importantly is Lydia's unfaltering memory as she discusses her family dating back to Refugio Zamarripa in 1892 and Lenor Zamarripa born in 1889. The Lydia Mendoza story as unfolded in this book is at times amusing and at times sad. It is a part of history that anyone interested should read.
Lydia's Grand Daughter is married to my son. The opportunity to purchase this book and meet with this family came about because of my Son's marriage to Lydia's Grand Daughter. I highly recommend the book because it contains a wealth of genealogical information for those of us who dally in this genre.

Lydia Mendoza's Life in Music/La historia de Lydia Mendoza: Norteno Tejano Legacies. & Lydia Mendoza: A Family Auto-biography. (Musical Women).(Lydia Mendoza: ... by Chris Strachwitz): An article from: Notes

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Lydia Mendoza's Life in Music/La historia de Lydia Mendoza: Norteno Tejano Legacies. & Lydia Mendoza: A Family Auto-biography. (Musical Women).(Lydia Mendoza: ... by Chris Strachwitz): An article from: Notes
Helena Simonett
Manufacturer: Music Library Association, Inc.
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Binding: Digital

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This digital document is an article from Notes, published by Music Library Association, Inc. on June 1, 2002. The length of the article is 1467 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: Lydia Mendoza's Life in Music/La historia de Lydia Mendoza: Norteno Tejano Legacies. & Lydia Mendoza: A Family Auto-biography. (Musical Women).(Lydia Mendoza: A Family Autobiography by Chris Strachwitz)
Author: Helena Simonett
Publication: Notes (Refereed)
Date: June 1, 2002
Publisher: Music Library Association, Inc.
Volume: 58 Issue: 4 Page: 817(3)

Article Type: Book Review

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Excellent historical fiction

A Quick-moving, Interesting Novel

Rich Read

A Good Read

Arms of Deliverance

Arms of Deliverance: A Story of Promise
Tricia Goyer
Manufacturer: Moody Publishers
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Binding: Paperback

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A Woman's Place: A Novel

ASIN: 0802415563

Book Description

The fourth and final novel in this exhilarating series capturing the tales of men and women swept into World War II. Two friends, Mary and Lee, land similar reporting jobs at the New York Tribune on the eve of the war's outbreak and soon they become competitors. Mary's coverage of a bombing raid over Germany leads to a plane wreck and an adventurous escape attempt from across enemy lines. And when Lee hears of Mary's plight, she bravely heads to war-torn Europe in an effort to help rescue her friend. Will there be enough time for diplomacy or will war get the best of everyone?

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Excellent historical fiction.......2007-03-12

Tall, blonde and beautiful Katrine lives the life of genteel Belgian society, one in which WWII hasn't darkened. The pregnant girlfriend of Henrick Schwartz, she loathes her current life. A year before she was Rebecca Lodz, a Jewess on her way to the camps. Her Aryan looks saved her from the concentration camps, but not the rest of her family. The guilt she feels how far she's gone to protect herself may, in the end, betray her.

Mary Kelly and Lee O'Donnell are rival newspaper reporters brought up in opposite worlds. Lee is the daughter of privledge, with connections Mary can only dream of. But Lee finds high society life stifling and longs to make her reputation as a reporter, not a socialite. Mary was raised by her mother. She has, by sheer grit and determination, carved out her niche in the male dominated world of newspaper reporting. She must think of novel ways to get interviews with some of the most important people in the world, while Lee uses her societal connections--a trait Mary loathes in her Lee. Their rivalry intensifies when both women are chosen to report the war from the front lines.

But both women are unprepared for war's realities. Confronted with dangers and horrors neither imagined, both are forced to re-align their personal and professional priorities, goals that may be short-lived when one of them goes MIA.

Tricia Goyer contines her excellent historical fiction writing in her forth WWII novel. She has the ability to flesh out lesser known aspects of WWII and give bring to life the time period through use of historical details, all without overwhelming the reader. Arms of Deliverance is a book that's earned a home on my bookshelf.

A Quick-moving, Interesting Novel.......2007-02-25

You might be like me--sort of off-put by the genre of "historical fiction." I don't know why I've always felt that way, because I love to learn something while I'm gripped by a fictional account, whether it's about a time period, a profession, or a place . In Arms of Deliverance, I learned about each of these things--reporting, specifically the early roles of women, World War II and Germany.

The characters were believable and well-developed. The story was clean without being unrealistic.

Rich Read.......2007-01-17

I'm impressed.

Not only has Tricia Goyer crafted a fine novel with an intriguing series of story lines, she didn't bore me to tears with the technical scenes in the plane.

I can't imagine how many hours of research she invested to write this story. She writes from the point of view of a high ranking Nazi officer, two women reporters driven by different desires, and a young Jewish girl who is given her freedom because she passes for Aryan, yet finds herself in another sort of prison.

Unfortunately, I didn't get to know the characters as well I prefer to know them, but this is just a technical and personal issue. The plot makes up for any lingering sadness over incomplete bonding with the characters.

The later chapters are very plot driven, and I wanted Tricia to slow down, but again, I tend to dig in to meaty characters.

I was pleased with the final chapter in the book. Deep and rich, it sewed all the loose ends in place leaving me hopeful and satisfied.

I'll be reading more of Tricia's books.

A Good Read.......2007-01-16

Tricia Goyer continues her World War II series with a fascinating tale of two very different American female news reporters who find themselves on the frontlines of the war in Belgium and France.

Mary has clawed her way through the journalistic ranks with nothing but grit and determination to aid her while wealthy socialite Lee has shocked her family by leaving her job with Vogue and taking up news reporting. It is through these women that we glimpse the harshness of war and the resilience of those fighting for freedom. There lives become entwined with a young pregnant Jew who has hidden her true identity and is living as an Aryan and in love with a Nazi officer in charge of racial purity. Both Mary and Lee find themselves in life threatening situations as they pursue the real stories of civilians and soldiers caught up in a war that forever changed the world.

Tricia has penned an informative and interesting story of the war through the eyes of reporters, a secret Jew and the crew of a B-17 bomber. Their stories intersect well and although there is some predictability to the ending there is enough suspense to keep the reader enthralled. Lee was less developed as a character than Mary which was a bit disappointing but Tricia has otherwise written an accurate tale of the war and is well worth the read.

Arms of Deliverance.......2007-01-04

Arms of Deliverance is a delightful book. Set during World War Two, it focuses on two women newspaper reporters, Mary Kelley and Lee O'Donnelly, who both want to get sent to the European front as war correspondents. They're rivals who get paired together as roommates on the ship and in England. You really couldn't pick women from more different backgrounds. Mary grew up in a single parent home, while Lee grew up in privilege with endless benefits as a result of her last name. They are similar in their passion to tell the stories from the war.

Then there's the plotline with Katrine, a Jewess who hides in plain sight in Belguim as the girlfriend of a German officer. When she becomes pregnant he sends her to Lebensborn. Another great focus of the book is the crew flying a B-17, Destiny's Child.

When Mary gets assigned to go with the Destiny's Child crew on a bombing raid, the multiple plots begin to intersect and weave together into a beautiful plot. I won't tell you more, because I want you to uncover this great story on your own.

Tricia's meticulous research shows in the details she incorporates into the story. As a lover of World War Two history, I can enjoy Tricia's books without worrying that she'll get key details wrong. Instead, the stories aren't disrupted by the history, but the history adds a richness and detail to the plots.

The characters are far from cardboard cutouts. Instead they stand in relief to each other and make the book more realistic as the sparks fly.

I thouroughly enjoyed this book and highly recommend it!

A Purity of Arms: An American in the Israeli Army

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Insight
Book Transformed my Life
Relates the experience so well, your back hurts

A Purity of Arms: An American in the Israeli Army
Aaron Wolf
Manufacturer: Doubleday
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 0385260369
Release Date: 1989-10-21

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Insight.......2006-01-30

I've read many books on the IDF, and "A Purity of Arms" is the only one I've read that details the events of basic training. The book is well-written, and does a fantastic job of explaining the situations a soldier in the IDF finds himself dealing with. Far from the captivating literary wording of Alan Kaufman's "Matches", "A Purity of Arms" is a page-turner nonetheless, and a must read for anyone considering the commitment of service in the IDF.

Book Transformed my Life.......2003-09-02

I read this book back in college and was so captivated by the story that I followed Aaron's path myself... making Aliya to Israel, I joined the Nachal where I spent two years as a paratrooper....This is a powerful, accurate story of life in Israel, and the army. I storngly suggest that you give this book a try. If you like this - try Psalm in Jenin, by Brett Goldberg.

Relates the experience so well, your back hurts.......2000-03-07

If you have ever wondered what the Israeli Army is like, this book is for you. Wolf sketches his experiences from visits to Israel as a child through his imigration, induction, and service in the IDF. He ably relates what basic training was like, a stint in Lebanon, parachute training, and service in the occupied territories at the very begining of the Palestinian uprising (the Intifada) in 1987.

I found the book entralling when I first read it back in 1990. At the time I was preparing to participate in Marva, a program in Israel which is something like basic training. I found the book valuable in learning what to expect.

It is a shame that this book isn't in print. If you are thinking of moving to Israel however, and are going to have to serve significant time in the IDF, you should do yourself a favor and get your hands on a copy of this book.

If you are just curious about life in the IDF, an institution which has not only defended Israel, but also serves as a social leveler, this book is an excellent place to start.

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A PURITY OF ARMS: AN AMERICAN IN THE ISRAELI ARMY.
Aaron. Wolf
Manufacturer: Publisher Unknown
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000WAQOQ2

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A PURITY OF ARMS-AN AMERICAN IN THE ISRAELI ARMY.
Aaron. Wolf
Manufacturer: Publisher Unknown
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Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000WAQOPI

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