Belgium Business and Investment Opportunities Yearbook

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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.

Belgium Investment & Business Opportunities Yearbook (World Investment & Business Opportunities Library)

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Belgium Investment & Business Opportunities Yearbook (World Investment & Business Opportunities Library)
USA International Business Publications
Manufacturer: International Business Publications, USA
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: 0739712160

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

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Completely updated every year (unlike most of the competition), Frommer's Arizona 2004 features gorgeous color photos of the state's spectacular scenery. Extremely detailed and personally researched, this is the most reliable and in-depth guide you can buy for an Arizona adventure. From world-class golf resorts to authentic dude ranches, from stunning Southwestern-style B&Bs; to rustic lodges and secluded campgrounds, our authors have chosen the very best places to stay throughout the state, in all price ranges. They'll show you the most scenic drives, and take you outdoors for desert hikes, superb golf, thrilling white-water rafting, horseback riding, and more. Serious shoppers will appreciate our insider advice on finding the best of local art galleries and the most intriguing regional crafts, rugs, and pottery. And of course, you'll discover where to find the best Mexican and Southwestern dining, from elegant resort restaurants to roadside joints that offer great regional specialties and a mean margarita. With Frommer's in hand, you'll see all the highlights, from glorious vistas of the Grand Canyon to the fanciful red-rock formations of Sedona, from the eerie monoliths of Monument Valley to the silent splendors of the desert. You'll even get a free color fold-out map and an online directory that makes trip-planning a snap.

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Experience a place the way the locals do. Enjoy the best it has to offer. Frommer¿s. The best trips start here. Insider tips for planning an active Arizona vacation. Outspoken opinions on what¿s worth your time and what¿s not. Exact prices, so you can plan the perfect trip whatever your budget. Off-the-beaten-path experiences and undiscovered gems, plus new takes on top attractions. Find great deals and book your trip at Frommers.com

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My travel Bible during my last trip.......2005-10-15

When my husband and I booked our 10-day trip to Arizona, we bought alot of guidebooks to help us make decisions about our itinerary, our hotel choices, and the attractions and restaurants we wanted to visit. But when we actually went on the trip, this guidebook is the only one that we referred to, time and again.

The guidebook gave us GREAT recommendations for both restaurants and attractions, and it also contained some very handy maps. We kept the book in the glove compartment of our rental car, and we used it daily to plan activities and reach destinations.

I only have one major gripe. The guidebook did not talk specifically about driving conditions along different roads. For example, the book mentioned that Jerome was a town not to be missed. So, we fueled up the car and headed out to Jerome. WELL, to get to Jerome, you have to drive up very winding roads, with sheer cliff drop-offs on your right, and you can only go about 20 miles per hour due to the sharp curves and your fear of oncoming traffic. While the route was definitely scenic, it was harrowing for someone from the deep south, where there ARE no mountains, and everything is flat.

Other than that, I thought the book was great. It prepared me well for the "touristy" nature of Sedona, and it also gave good tips on how to avoid crowds at the Grand Canyon. Its section on Phoenix was very informative and helpful as well. I thought this book was a great tool for planning and enjoying my vacation in Arizona.

Great place, book needs updating and expanding.......2004-12-06

This is a useful book for basic overview and somewhat more. I am a fan of Frommer's overall, but there were some gaps in this one. Among them: Information about the state of the roads a traveler may encounter; Additional website information; Where to find more reasonably priced merchandise in some areas; What's missing in certain areas; and What to expect when you get there.
- A description of some of the roads is critical because some of the roads are either dirt roads and/or very steep and winding roads. This is very true in the Prescott/Jerome area, as well as in and around Sedona. In some locations a 4 wheel drive vehicle is a must. With this information travelers can choose a self-guided adventure or a local tour. The "How to Get There" sections need to incorporate this information. Routes may be direct, but that doesn't mean they are easily traveled.
- Additional website information will help travelers do additional research before they arrive.
- Some of the areas in AZ are frequent tourist destinations and the prices reflect that. I learned from hotel staffers and other locals where more reasonably priced goods could be purchased.
- AZ is a great location for an outdoors person, but in certain locations, supermarkets, for example, are few and far between. It would be helpful to have information about where to buy food and outdoor gear for those interested in day trips.
- AZ is also a growing time share location. It's useful to know this in advance for two reasons: 1. To be prepared when a vendor approaches you and tries to persuade you using various incentives to hear his/her spiel. 2. How to take advantage of these offers. Time share information booths have great information about local tours and can and will offer complimentary tours if you hear their pitch. Even if you don't listen to their sales routine, you can still get free maps and other information about local tours, events and transportation at these locations
Other things about this book. The Grand Canyon section was very good.
I will still buy Frommer's guidebooks, but this one wasn't up to their usual standard.

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Statements of Financial Accounting Concepts, 2000/2001 Edition: Accounting Standards as of June 1, 2000
FASB , and Timothy S. Lucas
Manufacturer: John Wiley & Sons
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

General | Business & Investing | Subjects | Books
Financial | Accounting | Industries & Professions | Business & Investing | Subjects | Books
ASIN: 047138996X

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The Real U.S. Grant.......2005-05-25

The twenty-six (and counting!) volumes comprising all the known extant writings of Ulysses Grant are indeed a remarkable example of published primary source material. While every volume contains much material that is admittedly of trivial importance to even the most rabid Grant scholar, each book in this series also contains fascinating nuggets of information not found anywhere else. Anyone with even a casual interest in USG is sure to discover something worth reading in every volume. In gathering together not only all of Grant's known correspondence, but relevant peripheral documents, the editors of this series are doing a truly Herculean job and deserve great commendation.

I have only a few quibbles with the series. The first involves something over which the editors had no control. I refer to the fact that, in the first few volumes (particularly Volume One,) Grant's descendants insisted that certain passages in Grant's letters to his fiancee-turned-wife Julia Dent that had been crossed out (either by Julia or other family members) not be published. This idiotic decision is not only extremely frustrating for the reader, but, ironically, damaging to Grant himself. By all accounts, the deleted passages contain nothing that could be considered detrimental to Grant's good name, but by leaving them out, these descendants unwittingly gave the impression that there was something to hide. Hopefully, in an "Appendix" volume at the end of the series, the editors will be sporting enough to include whatever deleted passages can be transcribed, and the series will at last be considered complete.

My other complaints about this series are more minor. While each volume contains copious, and frequently illuminating, footnotes, the editors occasionally fail to provide enough context. That is to say, a brief, undetailed letter of Grant's will frequently be followed by several pages of footnotes providing other letters and documents on the same subject, without giving much information explaining what, exactly, it all meant. The reader who is not already fully informed on the subject being addressed is sometimes left feeling confused about what exactly is being discussed, and what its relevance may have been.

Another drawback is, simply, the price. While these books are certainly handsomely--and obviously expensively--printed and bound, those of us who study history as a hobby rather than as a profession could wish for editions that were more cheaply done, and thus more affordable. Unless you are fortunate enough to have access to a good academic library, these extremely expensive (even when you buy second-hand) volumes are simply out-of-reach for many people. That's a great pity, because in these books is an "insider's view" of Grant that does not fully come across in any regular biography.

A masterful achievement.......2000-07-03

"The Papers of Ulysses S. Grant" is a project begun in 1962 for the purpose of publishing all the known letters written by Ulysses S. Grant. Volume one was published in 1967 and there are now twenty-four volumes in the series. People who follow Grant's career are aware of the inestimable value of this project. The Papers contain all known correspondence written by Grant and letters received by him. The editing of the series is unparalleled and the volumes represent primary source material at its apex.

Those who believe Grant was a "drunkard" or a "butcher" should read his own words, which show Grant's humor, pathos and unique personality. Masterfully edited by John Y. Simon, these volumes are a "must have" for anyone with an interest in U.S. Grant as a general, a politician and as a man

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THE PAPERS OF ULYSSES S. GRANT, VOLUME 12: AUGUST 16 - NOVEMBER 15, 1864.
John Y. (editor). Simon
Manufacturer: Southern Illinois Univ. Press,
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000NHUSIE

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Told more as stories than history lessons, the biographies in American National Biography Supplement I recount the tales of all the different people who shaped America--leaders, composers, entertainers, entrepreneurs, writers, scientists, and outlaws. Each one written by an expert in the field and masterfully woven together to present the most accurate and up-to-date information, the entries bring forth a powerful narrative of America's past and some of the most important figures that went into its formation. As the first in a series, ANB Supplement I extends the coverage from the original ANB to include notables who died prior to the end of 1999. This adds another four years of captivating history to the original 24-volume print edition's cutoff date of 1995. Among the biographies in the Supplement are articles first published in the ANB Online. The result is hour after absorbing hour spent exploring the dance of Gene Kelly and the music of Ella Fitzgerald along with the lives of Revolutionary War General Peter Gansevoort and literary scholar Fredson Bowers, among many, many others. With over 400 new listings, bibliographies after each entry, and a cumulative revised index of occupations and realms of renown, the Supplement continues the ANB tradition of bringing the people who have meant so much to this country to the forefront.

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Wooden Houses : A Comprehensive Guide to Wood's Natural Beauty in Architecture & Interiors
Judith Miller
Manufacturer: Stewart, Tabori & Chang
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000OLXCMI

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A Beautiful Book

Note quite what I was expecting

Excellent portrait of the universal use of wood in homes.

Wooden Houses: Wood's Natural Beauty in Architecture and Interiors
Judith Miller
Manufacturer: Ryland Peters & Small
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

General | Architecture | Professional & Technical | Subjects | Books
General | Interior Design | Architecture | Professional & Technical | Subjects | Books
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The New Wood House

Wood: Contemporary Houses in Wood

Wood Houses

New Country Houses

500 Cottages

ASIN: 1841721751

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With evocative text by Judith Miller and inspiring photographs by James Merrell, "Wooden Houses" explores the decorative potential of wood in our homes. Wooden houses range from Midwestern prairie clapboard houses with wraparound porches to wood-framed barns converted into airy living spaces. Wood has always played a part in consturction, architecture, and interior decoration and has long been valued for its practical benefits. Its insulating qualities, for example,made it an obvious choice for Scandinavian homes, and so the familiar log houses came into existence. But the vast decorative potential of wood has ensured its continued use, as evidenced by 19th-century houses with elaborately carved gables and bargeboards. Indoors, wood surrounds us in many ways. Structural elements such as oak-beamed and vaulted ceilings become features in their own right. Wood can also be used as further embellishement in the form of beautiful paneling or carved and turned banisters and staircases, and in original furniture designs. Whether it is left in its natural state to show the variety of grains and depths of colours, or used as a canvas for paint techniques, wood is a beautiful resource. *A celebration of the natural beauty of wood in decoration, interiors, and architecture. *Includes an introduction to the main architchtural styles.

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A Beautiful Book.......2000-12-24

The moment you open this book you will feel inspired to work with wood in your home. It covers wooden building styles from medieval huts (still in existence from pre 1350 in Finland), through New England clapperboard, through log cabins and swiss chalets. These are enchanting enough, but the photographs of the interiors are fantastic. From deepest rustic, heavy hewn log interiors, to beautrifully painted 18th and 19th century wood panelled rooms. Its all in here.

A celebration of wood. As a huge fan of this natural building material I was delighted with the rich and endlessly varied illustrations. This is not, I should add, a "how to build" book. There is relatively little text, and all illustrations are full colour photographs of real wooden houses (no line drawings, or plans.) But that said, I have drawn great inspiration from it, and would use it directly to instruct a carpenter or architect I was working with.

For all who truely love wood as a buliding and decorative material, this book is a must.

Note quite what I was expecting.......2000-01-04

It is a good book, but based on the cover, the description and the other review, I was expecting more Arts & Crafts/Craftsman/Post & Beam/Greene & Greene/Frank Lloyd Wright/Mahady & Associates/etc. style homes and fewer Colonial/Log Cabin/Rustic homes. I just don't consider the latter group to be "elegant". Overall, it is a good book, but not quite what I was expecting.

Excellent portrait of the universal use of wood in homes........1999-01-31

The moment you open this book, you feel the reverance for wood. There is the comfort and coziness in the settings and the elegance in the designs. This is a unique book both for the purist and for traditionalist and every page is a delight. A required reading.

editor/ranchandhome.com

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Best Baby Book

Best Bets for Babies: Time-Saving, Trouble-Saving, & Money-Saving Tips for Your Baby's First Two Years from the Real Experts-Parents!
Brooke Beebe
Manufacturer: Dell
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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Health o Meter HDC100-01 "Grow with Me" Teddy Bear Scale for Babies and Toddlers

ASIN: 0440506654
Release Date: 1992-12-01

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In a style and format that is as helpful as it is hopeful, Beebe offers creative, parent-tested, and doctor-approved solutions to the everyday problems of new parents, ranging from the infant's day of birth up to two years of age.

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Best Baby Book.......2000-11-20

When my children were babies, this book was my favorite. It gives you hints on what you need for every occasion. For example, my car was always stocked with everything I needed because the book told me what to keep in the car. When we went on an airplane, this book was my reference. I used it daily at first. When my second baby came along, the book went to the hospital with me to remind me of what I needed to do to get ready to take my child home. Unfortunately, it is now out of print. I have been searching for it so can I have it on hand to give to friends who are pregnant. My copy is so worn that it has rubber bands around it to hold it together. Buy it while you can!

Best Bets for Babies: Time-saving, Trouble-saving, Money-saving Tips for Your Baby's First Two Years From the Real Experts--parents!

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Best Bets for Babies: Time-saving, Trouble-saving, Money-saving Tips for Your Baby's First Two Years From the Real Experts--parents!
Brooke Mckamy Beebe
Manufacturer: Dell Publishing Company
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000N7BE1O

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John Gielgud tells the story of his life in the theatre, from the time of the great actor/managers like Tree and du Maurier and star actresses like Sarah Bernhardt and his own great aunt Ellen Terry, to his famous partnerships with Laurence Olivier and Ralph Richardson.

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Moderately interesting autobiography, but too much on his early career.......2007-05-10

Heard the taped version of AN ACTOR AND HIS TIME, written
and read by Sir John Gielgud.

Gielgud, arguably the greatest Shakespearean actor of the 20th
century, is perhaps best known by modern audiences for his
starring role in ARTHUR . . . however, he appeared in well over
120 other movies and TV productions--in addition to his stage work.

While I found AN ACTOR AND HIS TIME moderately interesting,
I was disappointed that most of its emphasis was on Gielgud's
work on the English stage . . . I would have much preferred
more emphasis on his latter work.

In addition, I enjoyed hearing about such modern performers as
Laurence Olivier and Ralph Richardson . . . that said, tales of his
own great aunt Ellen Terry (also a star actress) were of little interest
to me.

The fact that AN ACTOR AND HIS TIME was narrated by Gielgud,
who still had a magnificent voice at the time of taping, helped maintain
my interest.

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