International Marketing Data and Statistics 1999 (23rd ed)
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    International Marketing Data and Statistics 1999 (23rd ed)
    Euromonitor
    Manufacturer: Euromonitor Publications
    ProductGroup: Book
    Binding: Hardcover

    StatisticsStatistics | Economics | Business & Investing | Subjects | Books
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    ASIN: 0863388221
    World Marketing Data and Statistics 1999
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      World Marketing Data and Statistics 1999
      Euromonitor
      Manufacturer: Euromonitor Publications
      ProductGroup: Book
      Binding: Hardcover

      GeneralGeneral | Popular Economics | Business & Investing | Subjects | Books
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      GlobalGlobal | Marketing | Marketing & Sales | Business & Investing | Subjects | Books
      ASIN: 0863388124

      Hotel, Hospitality, and Tourism Law: Principles and Cases
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        Hotel, Hospitality, and Tourism Law: Principles and Cases
        John R. Goodwin , and Jolie R. Gaston
        Manufacturer: Gorsuch Scarisbrick Pub
        ProductGroup: Book
        Binding: Paperback

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        ASIN: 0897872010

        52 Ways to Live Success...From the Inside Out! Bite-Size Coaching for Success-Minded People
        Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
        • Readers won't wait 52 weeks to finish this book!
        • Kudos to Ms. Sharbuno!
        • Very Useful
        • Try it on the Golf Course!
        • Great book!
        52 Ways to Live Success...From the Inside Out! Bite-Size Coaching for Success-Minded People
        Jeanne Sharbuno
        Manufacturer: DC Press
        ProductGroup: Book
        Binding: Paperback

        MotivationalMotivational | Management & Leadership | Business & Investing | Subjects | Books
        GeneralGeneral | Beauty & Fashion | Health, Mind & Body | Subjects | Books
        GeneralGeneral | Self-Help | Health, Mind & Body | Subjects | Books
        SuccessSuccess | Self-Help | Health, Mind & Body | Subjects | Books
        ASIN: 1932021019

        Book Description

        Tired of all the books the "supposedly" have the answers?! Tired of filling your library with tired, worn out books that don't give you anything new and practical?! Well, here's a book brimming with easy-to-read and easy-to-implement ways to improve your life, grab success, and see results. Nothing "experimental" or "ivory tower" here.

        Let the author (coach and consultant) share her years of experience working with individuals and corporations with you. Through real life examples, anecdores, and practical tips, 52 Ways to Live Success...From the Inside Out! will show you exactly how to solve a problem and achieve personal success by making necessary changes on your inside first. Looking at things from a new and unique perspetive, you will see internal changes taking place which allow for the success you seek to emerge from the "inside out."

        The top benefits readers will pick up from 52 Ways to Live Success...From the Inside Out! include: 1) just-in-time coaching, 2) ideas, tips and action steps that are easily implemented into everyday life, 3) effective, practical and proven techniques that really work, 4) a single, laser-like focus which makes each of the 52 ways easy to use, 5) key concepts repeated and reinforced to enhance growth and change, 6) a true "do it yourself" approach to change, 7) real ways to control your own destiny, and 8) real life examples that anyone can relate to.

        Customer Reviews:

        5 out of 5 stars Readers won't wait 52 weeks to finish this book!.......2002-09-25

        I predict that very few readers will read this book as the format intended-one brief segment per week for fifty-two weeks. Why? Because the book is too interesting, relevant, and helpful. Once you read the first "simple bite-size coaching" item, you won't be content to put the book aside. Most readers will read the entire book the first week, and then start reading again.

        Ms. Sharbuno writes with exceptional clarity, wit, organization, and insight into everyday concerns and challenges. Additionally, she has pulled together fifty-two marvelous quotations to segue into each short essay.

        She explains her term "success from the inside out." To attain success, she advises, we cannot rely on outer circumstances. Instead, success depends more upon how we use our inner resources, often in the face of a threatening environment.

        The book is highly contemporary, in matters such as providing guidance for launching a new career after a job loss. Readers will listen to her because she experienced that adversity herself, and transitioned happily into a new arena.

        Likewise, when she talks about making your dreams come true, she explains how she achieved her fantasy of becoming a published writer.

        Ms. Sharbuno counsels us on other important topics. Examples: overcoming procrastination, the value of our "body wisdom" (which others might call "gut feelings"), dividing huge tasks into manageable pieces, adopting an attitude of abundance, and reshaping our attitudes.

        52 Ways will make you think, laugh, and reassess yourself, and will prompt you to alter your personal and professional relationships. I consider this book both practical and inspirational. I'm sure you will, too.

        5 out of 5 stars Kudos to Ms. Sharbuno!.......2002-07-15

        This is a great resource for anyone who takes the time to read this delightful book. It's well-written and the eye-catching cover is only secondary to the superb content.

        5 out of 5 stars Very Useful.......2002-07-15

        I bought this book last week and couldn't put it down. The author is an excellent writer and has done a great job of getting her message across to the reader. I highly recommend this book to anyone who is searching for sound advice in both their personal and professional life.

        5 out of 5 stars Try it on the Golf Course!.......2002-07-13

        As a part time career counselor and full time entrepreneuer starting a business in coaching, I've found Jeanne's book to be enlightening, delightful and very useful. In a very short period of time I've recommended the book several times to both clients and colleagues as an aid to sort through moving forward with lives and careers.

        I have incorporated Jeanne's "Be-Do-Have" formula for living success...from the inside out into my own daily affirmations and have talked about this concept in my workshops (with a nod to Jeanne, of course!). Perhaps the most noticeable, not to mention fun, innovation of "Be-Do-Have" for me, has been on the golf course! I find repeating this mantra as I address the ball, calms me down, smooths out my tempo and improves the results. Well, most of the time!

        Buy this book. Read the words. Adopt the wisdom----you'll find yourself smiling, "From the Inside Out!"

        5 out of 5 stars Great book!.......2002-07-12

        The author has done an excellent job of sharing information that is invaluable for managers at all levels. She has a special talent for writing clearing and concisely. Her practical ideas helped my team focus on their own career development. I bought a copy of this book for each of my 37 employees. Thank you Jeanne for writing such a great book! I look forward to a sequel.

        Karen Kennedy
        Director, Fortune 500 Company

        Good Food for Camp and Trail: All-Natural Recipes for Delicious Meals Outdoors
        Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
        • A complete guide for planning nutritious and savory meals
        • The book is great with good recipes and easy directions
        Good Food for Camp and Trail: All-Natural Recipes for Delicious Meals Outdoors
        Dorcas S. Miller
        Manufacturer: Pruett Publishing Company
        ProductGroup: Book
        Binding: Paperback

        GeneralGeneral | Baking | Cooking, Food & Wine | Subjects | Books
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        Camping & HikingCamping & Hiking | Outdoor Cooking | Cooking, Food & Wine | Subjects | Books
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        ReferenceReference | Cooking, Food & Wine | Subjects | Books
        Similar Items:
        1. The Well-Fed Backpacker The Well-Fed Backpacker
        2. Trail Food: Drying and Cooking Food for Backpacking and Paddling Trail Food: Drying and Cooking Food for Backpacking and Paddling
        3. Backcountry Cooking: From Pack to Plate in 10 Minutes (Backpacker Field Guides) Backcountry Cooking: From Pack to Plate in 10 Minutes (Backpacker Field Guides)

        ASIN: 0871088118

        Customer Reviews:

        5 out of 5 stars A complete guide for planning nutritious and savory meals.......2001-07-05

        Dorcas Miller's Good Food For Camp & Trail offers the outdoors enthusiast a complete guide for planning nutritious and savory meals. From Tortellini Stew; Cheesy Potatoes; Tabouli Salad; and Toasted Oatmeal; to Alpine Rice; Split Pea Stew; Roasted Soybeans; and Clam Spaghetti, Good Food For Camp & Trail offers a wealth of easy to make recipes. Especially recommended for the novice camper, Dorcas Miller provides excellent chapters on planning food for the trail; buying and packing trail food; quick reference charts; trail cooking instructions; as well as food values, specialized backpacking foods; complementary proteins, and expedition food lists. There are especially useful resource lists for thematically appropriate books, organizations and products. If you are headed for an outdoor adventure, your preparations should include browsing through Dorcas Miller's Good Food For Camp & Trail!

        5 out of 5 stars The book is great with good recipes and easy directions.......1997-12-28

        My wife picked up this book for me because she had heard me complaining about my own cooking on the trail and the few books I've been able to find to improve those skills. This book has lots of good recipes and easy to follow instrucions on planning and prepairing nutritional foods on the trail.

        Commodity Options: A User's Guide to Speculating and Hedging
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          Commodity Options: A User's Guide to Speculating and Hedging
          Terry S. Mayer
          Manufacturer: Prentice Hall Trade
          ProductGroup: Book
          Binding: Hardcover

          Public FinancePublic Finance | Economics | Business & Investing | Subjects | Books
          GeneralGeneral | Business & Investing | Subjects | Books
          FuturesFutures | Investing | Business & Investing | Subjects | Books
          OptionsOptions | Investing | Business & Investing | Subjects | Books
          ASIN: 0131522981

          Guide to Closed-End Mutual Funds: Summer 2003 (Weiss Ratings' Guide to Closed-End Mutual Funds)
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            Guide to Closed-End Mutual Funds: Summer 2003 (Weiss Ratings' Guide to Closed-End Mutual Funds)

            Manufacturer: Weiss Ratings
            ProductGroup: Book
            Binding: Hardcover

            GeneralGeneral | Business & Investing | Subjects | Books
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            ASIN: 1587730758
            Guide to Closed-End Mutual Funds: Summer 2004 (Weiss Ratings' Guide to Closed-End Mutual Funds)
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              Guide to Closed-End Mutual Funds: Summer 2004 (Weiss Ratings' Guide to Closed-End Mutual Funds)

              Manufacturer: Weiss Ratings
              ProductGroup: Book
              Binding: Paperback

              GeneralGeneral | Business & Investing | Subjects | Books
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              Mutual FundsMutual Funds | Investing | Business & Investing | Subjects | Books
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              ASIN: 1587731584
              Weiss Ratings Guide to Closed-End Mutual Funds (Fall 2005)
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                Weiss Ratings Guide to Closed-End Mutual Funds (Fall 2005)
                Weiss
                Manufacturer: Weiss Ratings
                ProductGroup: Book
                Binding: Unknown Binding

                GeneralGeneral | Business & Investing | Subjects | Books
                ASIN: 1587732300

                Product Description

                A Quarterly Compilation of Investment Ratings and Analyses Covering Closed-End Funds
                Weiss Ratings' Guide to Closed-End Mutual Funds
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                  Weiss Ratings' Guide to Closed-End Mutual Funds

                  Manufacturer: Weiss Ratings
                  ProductGroup: Book
                  Binding: Paperback

                  Mutual FundsMutual Funds | Investing | Business & Investing | Subjects | Books
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                  ASIN: 1587731606
                  Weiss Ratings' Guide to Closed-End Mutual Funds
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                    Weiss Ratings' Guide to Closed-End Mutual Funds

                    Manufacturer: Weiss Ratings
                    ProductGroup: Book
                    Binding: Paperback

                    Mutual FundsMutual Funds | Investing | Business & Investing | Subjects | Books
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                    ASIN: 1587730774
                    Weiss Ratings' Guide to Closed-End Mutual Funds
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                      Weiss Ratings' Guide to Closed-End Mutual Funds

                      Manufacturer: Weiss Ratings
                      ProductGroup: Book
                      Binding: Paperback

                      Mutual FundsMutual Funds | Investing | Business & Investing | Subjects | Books
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                      ASIN: 1587731576
                      Weiss Ratings' Guide to Closed-End Mutual Funds
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                        Weiss Ratings' Guide to Closed-End Mutual Funds

                        Manufacturer: Weiss Ratings
                        ProductGroup: Book
                        Binding: Paperback

                        Mutual FundsMutual Funds | Investing | Business & Investing | Subjects | Books
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                        ASIN: 1587731592

                        Book Description

                        A 300 page guide of ratings and analysis providing insight on more than 670 closed-end mutual funds. Each quarterly edition identifies the top performing closed-end mutual funds based on risk category, overall risk-adjusted performance, and type of fund. Fund types include Growth Funds, Sector or International Funds, Municipal Bond Funds, and Corporate Bond Funds. Updated quarterly in December (Winter), March (Spring), June (Summer), September (Fall).
                        Weiss Ratings' Guide to Closed-End Mutual Funds (Summer 2005)
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                          Weiss Ratings' Guide to Closed-End Mutual Funds (Summer 2005)

                          Manufacturer: Weiss Ratings Inc
                          ProductGroup: Book
                          Binding: Paperback
                          ASIN: B000SFC3VQ

                          Product Description

                          Summer 2005
                          Weiss Ratings' Guide to Closed-End Mutual Funds, Edition No. 8, Spring 2005
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                            Weiss Ratings' Guide to Closed-End Mutual Funds, Edition No. 8, Spring 2005

                            Manufacturer: Weiss Ratings
                            ProductGroup: Book
                            Binding: Unknown Binding

                            GeneralGeneral | Business & Investing | Subjects | Books
                            ASIN: 1587732289

                            Product Description

                            A Quarterly Compilation of Investment Ratings and Analyses Covering Closed-End Funds. Spring 2005, Edition No. 8
                            Weiss Ratings' Guide to Closed-End Mutual Funds: A Quarterly Compilation of Investment Ratings and Analyses Covering Closed-End Funds. Spring 2006 (Edition No. 12)
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                              Weiss Ratings' Guide to Closed-End Mutual Funds: A Quarterly Compilation of Investment Ratings and Analyses Covering Closed-End Funds. Spring 2006 (Edition No. 12)
                              Weiss
                              Manufacturer: Weiss Ratings, Inc.
                              ProductGroup: Book
                              Binding: Paperback

                              Mutual FundsMutual Funds | Investing | Business & Investing | Subjects | Books
                              ASIN: 1587732823

                              Product Description

                              A Quarterly Compilation of Investment Ratings and Analyses Covering Closed-End Funds. Date of data analyzed: March 31, 2006

                              The Deal Decade Handbook
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                                The Deal Decade Handbook
                                Margaret M. Blair , and Girish Uppal
                                Manufacturer: Brookings Institution Press
                                ProductGroup: Book
                                Binding: Paperback

                                GeneralGeneral | Business & Investing | Subjects | Books
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                                ASIN: 0815709439

                                Moldova Tax Guide
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                                  Moldova Tax Guide
                                  USA International Business Publications
                                  Manufacturer: Intl Business Pubns USA
                                  ProductGroup: Book
                                  Binding: Paperback

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                                  ASIN: 0739739719
                                  Moldova Tax Guide
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                                    Moldova Tax Guide
                                    Ibp USA
                                    Manufacturer: NY
                                    ProductGroup: Book
                                    Binding: Paperback
                                    ASIN: B000N7IKBG

                                    Korea North General Secretary Kim Jong Il Handbook
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                                      Korea North General Secretary Kim Jong Il Handbook
                                      USA International Business Publications
                                      Manufacturer: International Business Publications, USA
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                                      Binding: Paperback

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                                      ASIN: 073976344X
                                      Korea North General Secretary Kim Jong Il (World Political Leaders Library)
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                                        Korea North General Secretary Kim Jong Il (World Political Leaders Library)

                                        Manufacturer: Intl Business Pubns USA
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                                        Binding: Paperback

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                                        ASIN: 0739711970
                                        Korea North General Secretary Kim Jong Il Handbook
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                                          Korea North General Secretary Kim Jong Il Handbook
                                          Ibp USA
                                          Manufacturer: NY
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                                          Binding: Paperback
                                          ASIN: B000N7IK98

                                          Music to Move the Stars: A Life with Stephen Hawking
                                          Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
                                          • Interesting Look into the Hawkings' Family Life
                                          • Real people, roller coaster experiences
                                          • Real people, roller coaster experiences
                                          Music to Move the Stars: A Life with Stephen Hawking
                                          Jane Hawking
                                          Manufacturer: Trans-Atlantic Publications
                                          ProductGroup: Book
                                          Binding: Hardcover

                                          GeneralGeneral | Biographies & Memoirs | Subjects | Books
                                          ScientistsScientists | Professionals & Academics | Biographies & Memoirs | Subjects | Books
                                          Special NeedsSpecial Needs | Specific Groups | Biographies & Memoirs | Subjects | Books
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                                          ASIN: 0333746864

                                          Customer Reviews:

                                          4 out of 5 stars Interesting Look into the Hawkings' Family Life.......2003-01-15

                                          This is an interesting book on a multitude of levels. It is not just your regular celebrity expose. It is also a look into the life of an academic family, the family of a severely handicapped person, and a look into British life.

                                          Jane Hawking married Stephen Hawking, believing that his life would be a short one. They hoped to jam as much love and fulfillment into what they thought would be short years together. They married fairly young, had children right away and set to keeping house. (Boy, wasn't everyone surprised at his staying power!)

                                          Jane (May I call her Jane?) describes the domestic details of a young family as well as the intrigues of her tweedy academic society at the University. Its a delightful look into how academes live, describing the politics, the society and the passion for learning. At various points, they travel to the States and other places in Europe and she enlightens us on the life of the learned in those places, as well. If you contemplate a career in academia, this book can be enlightening.

                                          She, for many years, was an astounding caregiver, dealing with Stephen's (May I call him Stephen?) progressive physical decline and heavier demands. She managed to run the household, raise the kids, and literally haul him around for years before a serious respiratory incident forced her to bring professional nurses in full-time. She recounts battles with the British health care system, battles for access with the University, and the domestic friction that one would expect when one member of the family is so handicapped.

                                          Jane got a PhD in her own right (you GO, girl!) in Spanish poetry and here is where the book loses a star. The book's a bit more wordy than it needs to be, on a number of fronts. My PhD buddies tend to write non-thesis material like that. I recognize the style. A bit of editing may have been nice.

                                          Still, a worthy read for moms, academes, caregivers, stargazers, Spanish poets, Baroque musicians...

                                          5 out of 5 stars Real people, roller coaster experiences.......2001-09-06

                                          Jane Hawking tells life as she lived it with her husband of 25 years Stephen Hawking. This is a story of families - those that Stephen and Jane came from and the one they built.

                                          The interplay of love given and received from unexpected sources is a major theme of this book. Kind words from colleagues were remembered as she struggled to bring up 3 children and help make a sick husband strong.

                                          Insights on living with the disabled from a family perspective abound. The energy needed to run concerts, dinner parties, childrens' parties, trips and more comes through in the book, as well as profound emotions.

                                          This book inspires one to make the most out of life. Stephen's pioneering research is clearly explained in simple terms for those who do not have a PhD in the mathematical physics of black holes. If a little lengthy, it reveals vignettes of an academic life that roams from Gonville and Caius College, Cambridge across the Atlantic to dreary Seattle and sunny Pasadena.

                                          With candid insights into her private spiritual experiences the author draws her own conclusions regarding the role of God in the universe.

                                          5 out of 5 stars Real people, roller coaster experiences.......2001-09-06

                                          Jane Hawking tells life as she lived it with her husband of 25 years Stephen Hawking. This is a story of families - those that Stephen and Jane came from and the one they built. The interplay of love given and received from unexpected sources is a major theme of this book.

                                          Kind words from colleagues were remembered as she struggled to bring up 3 children and help make a sick husband strong.
                                          The energy needed to run concerts, dinner parties, childrens' parties, trips and more comes through in the book, as well as profound emotions. Insights on living with the disabled from a family perspective abound.

                                          This book inspires one to make the most out of life. Stephen's pioneering research is clearly explained in simple terms for those who do not have a PhD in the mathematical physics of black holes. If a little lengthy, it reveals vignettes of an academic life that roams from Gonville and Caius College, Cambridge across the Atlantic to dreary Seattle and sunny Pasadena.

                                          With candid insights into her private spiritual experiences the author draws her own conclusions regarding the role of God in the universe.

                                          Business Handbook on Terrorism, Security and Survival: A Proactive Guide for Personal Security in Today's Business Environment
                                          Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
                                          • A must for doing business overseas
                                          • what a book
                                          Business Handbook on Terrorism, Security and Survival: A Proactive Guide for Personal Security in Today's Business Environment
                                          Gerry S. Thomas
                                          Manufacturer: Vance Brook Publishing
                                          ProductGroup: Book
                                          Binding: Spiral-bound

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                                          Law EnforcementLaw Enforcement | Criminal Law | Law | Professional & Technical | Subjects | Books
                                          TerrorismTerrorism | Current Events | Nonfiction | Subjects | Books
                                          ASIN: 0964057018

                                          Customer Reviews:

                                          5 out of 5 stars A must for doing business overseas.......2000-08-03

                                          This is a great book for the entrepreneur, especially one who travels abroad often or is setting up a shop abroad. It was recommended to me by an exec in a multinational who used the step-by-step guides to set himself and his family up in a 3-year posting to the Czech Republic. Nobody likes to think about (or pay for) security but this is a bargain in how to do it right the first time.

                                          3 out of 5 stars what a book.......2000-06-02

                                          This is one great book, It really makes me feel that if I really wanted to I could be a terrorist not that that is my kind of thing But if you are looking for a good book to curl up with at night this is the one

                                          General Guidelines for Developing the Tourism Satellite Account (Tsa): Measuring Total Tourism Demand
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                                            General Guidelines for Developing the Tourism Satellite Account (Tsa): Measuring Total Tourism Demand

                                            Manufacturer: World Tourism Organization Pubns
                                            ProductGroup: Book
                                            Binding: Paperback

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                                            The Brothers' War Civil War Letters to Their Loved Ones from the Blue and Gray
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                                              The Brothers' War Civil War Letters to Their Loved Ones from the Blue and Gray
                                              Annette (Editor) Tapert
                                              Manufacturer: Times Books
                                              ProductGroup: Book
                                              Binding: Hardcover
                                              ASIN: B000W4JB3Q
                                              The Brothers' War: Civil War Letters to Their Loved Ones from the Blue & Gray
                                              Average customer rating: 2 out of 5 stars
                                              • Skimpy little book
                                              The Brothers' War: Civil War Letters to Their Loved Ones from the Blue & Gray
                                              Annette Tapert
                                              Manufacturer: Random House Value Publishing
                                              ProductGroup: Book
                                              Binding: Hardcover
                                              ASIN: 0517106086
                                              Release Date: 1993-07-06

                                              Customer Reviews:

                                              2 out of 5 stars Skimpy little book.......2006-07-10

                                              that has like maybe one hundred letters altogether and two or three referring to each of the major battles of the CW, clearly not enough.
                                              Brothers' War: Civil War Letters to Their Loved Ones from the Blue and Gray
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                                                Brothers' War: Civil War Letters to Their Loved Ones from the Blue and Gray
                                                Annette Tapert
                                                Manufacturer: Vintage
                                                ProductGroup: Book
                                                Binding: Paperback

                                                GeneralGeneral | Biographies & Memoirs | Subjects | Books
                                                GeneralGeneral | United States | Americas | History | Subjects | Books
                                                GeneralGeneral | Military | History | Subjects | Books
                                                ASIN: 0679722114
                                                Release Date: 1989-12-17

                                                Book Description

                                                90 uncensored letters humanize the war from the ground up, dramatize its personal impact and reveal the moral certitude of each side. Rare archival photos.
                                                The Brothers' War, Civil War Letters to Their Loved Ones From the Blue and Gray.
                                                Average customer rating: Not rated
                                                  The Brothers' War, Civil War Letters to Their Loved Ones From the Blue and Gray.
                                                  Annette (Editor) Tapert
                                                  Manufacturer: Times Books
                                                  ProductGroup: Book
                                                  Binding: Hardcover
                                                  ASIN: B000NXK44Q

                                                  Facts on File Encyclopedia of Black Women in America: Theater Arts and Entertainment (Facts on File Encyclopedia of Black Women in America)
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                                                    Facts on File Encyclopedia of Black Women in America: Theater Arts and Entertainment (Facts on File Encyclopedia of Black Women in America)

                                                    Manufacturer: Facts on File
                                                    ProductGroup: Book
                                                    Binding: Hardcover

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                                                    Internet Services: The Economics of Quality of Service for Networks, Grids, and Markets
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                                                      Internet Services: The Economics of Quality of Service for Networks, Grids, and Markets

                                                      Manufacturer: The MIT Press
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                                                      Binding: Hardcover

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                                                      ASIN: 0262134489

                                                      Book Description

                                                      The complex interplay of technical, economic, and user factors in the development of Internet services will shape the delivery of those services in the future. Designers of Internet services must take into account demand as they create the supply; people will not use Internet services that do not consider user needs and economic and regulatory constraints, no matter how advanced the technological design. In Internet Services, leading academic and industry researchers examine, from a variety of perspectives, the multiplicity of factors that affect the quality of services delivered across a "network of networks" that is outside the control of any one entity. Their analyses fill a gap in the existing literature; most technical books on the subject ignore economic issues and most economics books neglect technical factors.

                                                      After introducing key terms and debates and outlining pricing and technical fundamentals, contributors explore issues that affect Internet quality of service, including congestion, allocation strategies, and user influence. They then discuss the challenges of estimating user demand and understanding user behavior; a game theory approach elucidates the effect of pricing. They next consider alternatives to flat-rate pricing, with arguments against attempting to price quality of service, and the relationship of bandwidth commodity markets to quality of service concerns, exploring alternative e-business models. Finally, the contributors consider which access and interconnection policy issues may affect the advanced Internet services of the future. Clarifying the issues for a post-Internet bubble age, these analyses will be a valuable resource for scholars and the business community.

                                                      One American Boy: The Dolph Crawford Story
                                                      Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
                                                      • Insightful book and incredible man
                                                      • It's a STINKER!
                                                      • SKIMMING THE SURFACE?
                                                      • One American Boy Was Good Worthy of Reading
                                                      • One American Boy: The Dolph Crawford Story
                                                      One American Boy: The Dolph Crawford Story
                                                      Dolph Crawford , and Rusty Fischer
                                                      Manufacturer: iUniverse, Inc.
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                                                      ASIN: 0595320791

                                                      Book Description

                                                      "When I was born on May 26, 1963, I had already broken a law: homosexuality was illegal in Texas..."

                                                      Dolph Crawford used his pretty-boy looks to wrangle his way to fortune and fame. But along the way, his life was filled with the inevitable ups and downs of a young gay boy growing up in mostly heterosexual Texas.

                                                      Alienation, shame, and self-hatred were the substance of his youth, and when he left home in his teens he didn't fare much better.

                                                      Fueled by confusion and pain, he entered the alluring but toxic world of male hustling, dancing, and eventually signed with Vivid Entertainment to act in, produce, and direct some of the company's most popular gay porn videos.

                                                      Now Dolph bares all in a revealing memoir that rips the glamour off the video industry as effectively as it unearths the enduring pain of growing up gay in America.

                                                      Customer Reviews:

                                                      5 out of 5 stars Insightful book and incredible man.......2007-06-28

                                                      I heard a review about this book on satellite radio and it really caught my attention. When I purchased the book I had no idea how much I would connect to Dolph's story. I couldn't put it down and it left me wanting to know more. I saw a few months later that Dolph was doing a book signing near where i lived. I found myself waiting in line to meet this man, that I felt I already knew. After waiting in line for 2 hours I was finally standing in front of him. I was speechless. I just stood there with my book in hand. I wanted to say so much, but for once in my life I was nervous and shy. Dolph, however, was so nice and so approachable. He was more of a welcomming friend. He took so much time visiting with me as he had done with each person who was in line. I understood now why the line was moving so slow. But for the few moments that we spoke he made me feel so important and he was more interested in me and what my life was like. It was as if he really cared about each one of his fans. He had no attitude or he was not cocky, he was friendly and approachable. I have even more respect for him as a person. After reading his book and seeing his pictures and films, I thought that he would be egotistic and unapproachable. He was neither. I wish I could meet with him again and really talk to him about his life and his journey. I can't wait for his next book. I highly recommend this one to any one who has ever thought they were different. I have never written an review before, but just want any reader to know that this book is worth the money and the read. It will leave you wanting more and really wanting to meet this man that has endured so much in life, but from what i witnessed, when i met him, has come through it all and is a great human being.
                                                      I love you dolph. I truly wish you all the best.

                                                      1 out of 5 stars It's a STINKER!.......2006-04-29

                                                      If I was a Teacher (like the co-author) I'd give give this stinkin' piece of writing a 'C', an 'R', an 'A' and a 'P'. It reeks!

                                                      2 out of 5 stars SKIMMING THE SURFACE?.......2006-03-27

                                                      shallow and sketchy. much too preachy and politically correct for my taste. dolph plays the role of the victim very well. was this a pg [ or maybe a soft r ] version of his life? I get the feeling he's leaving much out. superficial, and not thorough enough. not totally without some redeeming qualities, but still a disappointment.

                                                      5 out of 5 stars One American Boy Was Good Worthy of Reading.......2005-11-10


                                                      There are always small minded people who think because they can spell they are the repositories of good taste and moral fiber. People who trash ideas simply because they conflict with theirs are not worth listening to. The book does not suggest it speaks for all. The book One American Boy : The Dolph Crawford Story
                                                      by Dolph Crawford is one gay man's perspective on his life and he shared its truth with us with unflinching candor as only he could.

                                                      Agree with him or not One American Boy : The Dolph Crawford Story
                                                      by Dolph Crawford is man enough to put his cards on the table and reveal himself to the world that we might learn. Any slug can fire hurtful ignorant barbs from the sidelines using the faceless internet as their shooting bind. The United States is a great country but it has its flaws. The United States has a LONG way to go before it becomes the ideal place where issues of gay, straight, race, religion and other issues are worked out in ways that let people live as themselves without fear of being hurt or abused physically or economically. The man spoke the truth in his book and for that get gets my highest five star recomendation and my thanks for his efforts on all our behalfs.

                                                      There will always be small minds in the United States please do not let the rantings of the tiny mind story you from enjoying a great book.

                                                      5 out of 5 stars One American Boy: The Dolph Crawford Story .......2005-09-04

                                                      Guido the Great "Objectivist" here is what I have to say to you, first learn how to spell, and then maybe just maybe I might think that you have some education. I can't believe the review that you gave this book. It is obvious that you are just a hateful person and that you just want attention. Well! You have it from me. Here is what I think you should do. Go back to school and learn two things how to spell and learn some manners. I understand that we are all entitled to our opinion, but please learn some respect. I have read this book and I have found it honest, painful, scary at times and heartbreaking. I love the way Dolph did not think about what people might think of him, he wanted you as the reader to see his reality and feel his pain. And I did!!!! Guido I think you might be just a little jealous and I think you should do something about it, LIKE MAYBE WRITE A BOOK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! JUST MAKE SURE YOU HAVE SPELL CHECK.

                                                      Silence and Noise: Growing Up Zen in America
                                                      Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
                                                      • Finding His Bearings via the Middle Way
                                                      • No stone unturned
                                                      • A very human struggle
                                                      • A bridge between two worlds
                                                      Silence and Noise: Growing Up Zen in America
                                                      Ivan Richmond
                                                      Manufacturer: Atria
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                                                      ASIN: 0743417550

                                                      Book Description

                                                      A fresh new voice in American Buddhism -- a twenty-nine-year-old raised among Buddhists in California -- offers wisdom for both longtime practitioners and a new generation of students in this fascinating memoir of his Zen upbringing.

                                                      Over half a century ago, when the first Zen Masters came to America, eager young students in search of enlightenment flocked to hear their teachings. Many, like Ivan Richmond's parents, became Buddhist teachers themselves while raising their children at monasteries and retreat centers. Growing up in the seventies in the deliberate silence of a Buddhist community, young Ivan knew only the hippies and redwoods of Northern California. When his family left in 1983, he became an immigrant in his own country, suddenly entering a mainstream society that was full of paradox and pop culture, uncertainty and noise. This is the story of his struggle to find peace amidst the chaos.

                                                      Whether dispensing kernels of Buddhist insight taught to him as a child or reflecting on the merits of rock concerts, Richmond narrates his emergence from seclusion with a sensitivity that is often touching, frequently funny, and always honest. The story of the powerfully resonant journey of this foot soldier in the front lines of American Buddhism is an essential read for anyone interested in the current state of Zen in America.

                                                      Customer Reviews:

                                                      5 out of 5 stars Finding His Bearings via the Middle Way.......2006-04-19

                                                      This is the story of a young man raised in the quiet reflection of a Zen monastery, but thrown suddenly into the noise, confusion, and chaos of mainstream America. The author paints a vivid picture of his struggle to adjust to a kaleidoscopic, loud, and sometimes rude new culture. He examines differences in assumptions, values, and customs, and explores the meanings in those differences. He also describes how, in the end, his Buddhist upbringing helped him come to terms with the changes.

                                                      This book is clearly and vibrantly written, and very enjoyable. It's also an eye-opener. I loved it.

                                                      5 out of 5 stars No stone unturned.......2003-10-12

                                                      I loved this book. If you want to understand what zen is
                                                      about, this is the book. Who better to enlighten us than
                                                      someone born into a zen family?

                                                      I felt the author was too hard on himself. I hope he's reading
                                                      this. He's is ok. But I get the impression he thinks there
                                                      is something wrong with being different. I think many enlightened people feel this way because those seeking "enlightenment" generally aren't showy people; so
                                                      you don't often meet them.

                                                      Ivan you are not alone. I understand your message. And I'm
                                                      closer than you think. Just stay on the path. The truth will
                                                      set you free.

                                                      Lovely book and looking forward to many more to come

                                                      5 out of 5 stars A very human struggle.......2003-09-02

                                                      This very readable, human book takes you into the world and mind of someone who has led an unusual life and destroys the myth that all Americans are somehow "coming from the same place" and can use the same experiences and references. Wrong! And this author is only one of many.
                                                      Mr. Richmond serves as a translator, so to speak, a bridge between divergent world views and his descriptions of trying to understand "Pop Culture" ( and sometimes getting it wrong) are fascinating. He writes with humanity and humor, never taking the stand that his upbringing and ideals are "better" just because they are different. This is a white, middle class individual who speaks English, one can only guess at how hard American culture ( and the idea we are a "Christian Nation") is for some people coming from "outside" to grasp. I read it in one or two sittings, I found it touching and eye opening, with a refreshing simplicity.
                                                      The message I got: No world view, or lifestyle, is ever perfect. There is good and bad in all lifestyles and religions, and a compassionate person needs to see that we are *not* all alike, not all coming from a common reference. As we stretch toward empathy, our spirit grows. Mr. Richmond's struggle to unite "silence" with "noise" has given him a unique perspective, one I really enjoyed sharing.

                                                      5 out of 5 stars A bridge between two worlds.......2003-08-13

                                                      This very readable, human book takes you into the world and mind of someone who has led an unusual life and destroys the myth that all Americans are somehow "coming from the same place" and can use the same experiences and references. Wrong! And this author is only one of many.
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