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1. Who Hates Whom: Well-Armed Fanatics, Intractable Conflicts, and Various Things Blowing Up A Woefully Incomplete Guide by Bob Harris | |
Paperback: 224
Pages
(2007-09-25)
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Unbelievably readable.
You Can't Tell the Players without a Scorecard!
Indispensable if you're interested in world events.
A quick read and solid book
Humorous, informative, and very well-written. |
2. The Various Haunts of Men (Simon Serrailler Crime Novels) by Susan Hill | |
Paperback: 448
Pages
(2008-04-01)
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Editorial Review Book Description As the story begins, a lonely woman vanishes while out on her morning run. Then a 22-year-old girl never returns from a walk. An old man disappears too. When fresh-faced policewoman Freya Graffham is assigned to the case, she runs the risk of getting too invested--too involved--in the action. Alongside the enigmatic detective Chief Inspector Simon Serrallier, she must unravel the mystery before events turn too gruesome. Written with intelligence, compassion, and a knowing eye--in the tradition of the fabulous mysteries of Ruth Rendell and P.D. James--The Various Haunts of Men is an enthralling journey into the heart of a wonderfully developed town, and into the very mind of a killer. Customer Reviews (8)
Thrillingly Creepy
"Ninety-nine out of a hundred of missing persons are a waste of police time."
First In A Series ofLiterate Mysteries BySkilled British Author Susan Hill
Not My Cup of Tea
A real winner! |
3. As Various As Their Land: The Everyday Lives of Eighteenth-Century Americans by Stephanie Grauman Wolf | |
Paperback: 240
Pages
(1999-03)
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Great for Genealogists
The Everyday Lives of Eighteenth-Century Americans When a person reads about the past, they tend to romanticize it.Therefore, the hearts of most twenty-first century Americans are warmed by the commonly held image of early settlers working together as a new people in a new land, achieving seemingly impossible goals, massaging unrealistic dreams into reality.However, as Wolf's title suggests, the overriding theme of her book is diversity rather than the believed commonality. Wolf addresses this theme of diversity with regard to national origin, race, religion, social status, gender, settlement region, and more.The degree of complexity is increased by those variables.Though we have been made aware through more traditional histories that America was - and is - something of a "melting pot," Wolf delves beyond and beneath the usual focus on country of origin to uncover the depth of diversity in the eighteenth century.Given the complex human mosaic that was America, George Washington stated that it was "little short of a miracle" (10) that any sort of union was achieved. For the author, major events essentially provide a context that might enhance the reader's understanding of the "voices" of eighteenth-century Americans.For that reason, Wolf suggests that slavery and the Revolutionary War are important "backdrops" to consider as one listens to these "voices."The everyday lives of inhabitants might certainly have been affected by these historical events, though not to the degree one might believe.Using the Revolutionary War as an example, the author points out that: "...while history is written backward, it is lived forward, and for the people who experienced it, the War of Independence was really just one more interruption of their daily routines similar to many that had gone before." (9) Such statements challenge the reader to consider the everyday lives of people as the focus, rather than the events that make great chapter headings in textbooks. Another central message in Wolf's book, is that time is just one component of the history of the eighteenth century - and perhaps a relatively unimpressive one at that.Consideration of the diversity of American experiences at this "single point in time" allows greater understanding of our early nation.Therefore, on February 17, 1775, settlers in Pennsylvania lived one day of life while people in the Carolinas experienced something radically different. The organizational strategy of As Various as Their Land involves three separate sections labeled "The Home Front, "The Workaday World," and "The Public Domain" (Wolf 15, 139, 213 respectively).As the section titles suggest, they each deal with everyday home, work, and community experiences in the eighteenth century.I could not help but think of the Venn diagrams used in an algebra class, as Wolf describes these three overlapping circles of everyday life.The concept of overlap is essential to any accurate depiction of life - past or present.Such"intersections of sets," as they might be described in algebra terminology, create the understanding of life as it was lived in early America. The purpose and focus of Stephanie Grauman Wolf's book were very thought provoking.The purpose requires the reader to adjust their concept of history and the people who lived it day by day. The author used an impressive array of sources in presenting the "voices" of individuals through letters, diaries, and various other documents.However, the conclusions drawn from such a small "sample" of subjects seemed rather broad- and sometimes overly emphatic.Though Wolf makes a great effort to include information from the situations, I was completely aware that each "voice" provided just a glimpse at a moment of history. Just as the more "traditional" histories focus on certain prominent people, then, As Various as Their Land has comparable limitations by focusing on the "voices" of available and select individuals.And to be fair, any depiction of human events - whether created then or now-is almost always incomplete. This difficulty, however, should not be overemphasized.Wolf's book successfully fills in considerable gaps and connects the dots of traditional renderings with real human beings who lived history forward in eighteenth-century America. ... Read more |
4. The Various Contrivances By Which Orchids Are Fertilized By Insects by Charles Darwin | |
Paperback: 316
Pages
(2004-06-30)
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5. Francis Suarez: On Various Kinds of Distinctions (Mediaeval Philosophical Texts in Translation) by Cyril Vollert | |
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(1947-06)
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Customer Reviews (1)
A *Distinction* Between a Good and Bad Book is... Suarez believes that he can classify things into three types of distinctions: real, mental (reasoning reason, reasoned reason), and modal. He interacts with others, such as Scotus, to show that there are no other types of distinctions. This work is not an easy read. Though the words are not enormous (for the most part), the subject matter is difficult. I provided this book with a four star because it would have been helpful for the translator or someone else, like an editor, to provide extended notes throughout to help guide the reader along. Suarez, on the other hand, is awesome! His work is very applicable, for instance, in trying to do groundwork on the problem of individuals, or the problem of substances, and so forth. So, if you are interested in medieval philosophy, or want to start learning about it, or if you want to start learning how to be extremely precise, then this Suarez text is a good (and for beginners in philosophy: difficult) read - but definitely well worth it. ... Read more |
6. Superalloys 718, 625, 706, And Various Derivatives 2005 | |
Hardcover:
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(2006-03-30)
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7. With Various Voices by Blegen | |
Hardcover:
Pages
(1949)
Asin: B000NK7CN0 Canada | United Kingdom | Germany | France | Japan | |
8. Various Positions: A Life of Leonard Cohen (Jewish Life, History, and Culture) by Ira B. Nadel | |
Paperback: 360
Pages
(2007-10-01)
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Editorial Review Book Description From reviews of the hardcover edition: "[Various Positions is] more a literary than a rock bio—quiet of tone, serious without being worshipful. Drawing on Cohen's own archives, Nadel plots aspects of Cohen's life—Zen, love affairs, drug use—against the evolution of his writing. He fashions a biography that is revealing but also mindful of its subject at his best." —Booklist "An excellent biography, one that manages to be both thoroughly scholarly and genuinely entertaining at the same time." —Montreal Gazette "An honest and sympathetic biography." —New York Times Book Review "The most authoritative work yet on the 'poet laureate of pessimism.'" —Library Journal Known as the "Prince of Bummers," Leonard Cohen is a multi-talented poet, singer-songwriter, novelist, and Zen Buddhist whose career has spanned more than forty years and inspired countless other artists. In this critically acclaimed biography originally published in 1996 by Pantheon Books, Ira Nadel draws on extensive interviews with Cohen, as well as excerpts from his unpublished letters, journals, notebooks, songs, and other writings, to offer a full portrait of this enigmatic man and his artistic career. A new concluding chapter brings Cohen's story up-to-date, including the release of the albums Dear Heather, Ten New Songs, The Essential Leonard Cohen, and Blue Alert, as well as the publication of Book of Longing and the screening of the documentary film Leonard Cohen, I'm Your Man. Customer Reviews (3)
A Leonard Cohen-style biography of Leonard Cohen
no work of art Author: My publisher wants toknow if this can be considered an authorized biography. L.C.: It can beconsidered a tolerated biography, benignly tolerated. Leonard Cohen isinterviewing his famous actress girlfriend Rebecca De Mornay: Rebecca:The great advantage to having you interview me is that I won't have tofield questions about Leonard Cohen. L.C.: Yes, let's talk about LeonardCohen. What's he really like? Recommended: PENTATONIC SCALES FOR THEJAZZ-ROCK KEYBOARDIST by Jeff Burns.
A detailed look at one of our greatest contemporary poets |
9. Making Strip-Built Fly Rods from Various Woods on a Lathe by John Betts | |
Hardcover: 178
Pages
(2007-11-01)
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Labor of love. |
10. The Various by Steve Augarde | |
Paperback: 448
Pages
(2005-11-08)
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An enchanting tale for young and old
Cornwall, NY Sixth Grader
Fabulous First in a Trilogy
Potential for greatness
From The New York Tims. July 11. 2004 |
11. Poems on Various Subjects, Religious and Moral by Phillis Wheatley | |
Paperback: 68
Pages
(2005-11-01)
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12. A Various Art by Andrew Crozier | |
Paperback: 377
Pages
(1995-02-01)
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13. The Ultimate Study Guide for the National Certification Examination for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork: Key Review Questions and Answers (Topics: Clinical Pathology and Recognition of Various Conditions) Volume 2 by Patrick Leonardi | |
Paperback: 91
Pages
(2005-09-10)
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Editorial Review Book Description * National Certification Examination for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork * National Certification Examination for Therapeutic Massage * This is also an excellent source for class studies and state exams. This test preparation study guide consists of the following chapters: Integumentary Pathology, Pathology of the Skeletal System, Pathology of the Muscular System, Pathology of the Nervous System, Endocrine Pathology, Pathology of the Cardiovascular System, Pathology of the Lymphatic and Immune Systems, Pathology of the Respiratory System, Pathology of the Digestive System, Urinary Pathology, and Pathology of the Reproductive System. This is Volume 2 of a three volume series. Volume 1 covers Human Anatomy, Physiology and Kinesiology (Western and Non-Western). Volume 3 covers Massage Therapy and Bodywork: Theory, Assessment and Application. Volume 3 also includes Professional Standards, Ethics and Business Practices. Customer Reviews (4)
Great Review Guide
An excellent practical guide for MCQ.But don't be scared
Everything you ever wanted to know...
Very Helpful in Memorizing Pathology |
14. A Various Language: A Collection of Columns by Bob Lonsberry | |
Paperback: 259
Pages
(2007-06)
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15. The Whole Soy Cookbook, 175 delicious, nutritious, easy-to-prepare Recipes featuring tofu, tempeh, and various forms of nature's healthiest Bean by Patricia Greenberg | |
Paperback: 240
Pages
(1998-01-27)
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Editorial Review Amazon.com The Whole Soy Cookbook is packed with instructions on how to use soy in everyday cooking. Handy side bars are peppered thoughout, offering suggestions for entertaining, variations to the recipes, as well as tips that will inspire you to get creative. The recipes range from simple to exotic: Enjoy comfort foods such as Soy Caesar Salad, Tofu Pot Pie, and Cream of Tomato Soup, or have some fun in the kitchen with Wild Mushroom Crepes, Soy Olive Bread, Tofu with Mexican Mole Sauce, Kung Pao Tempeh, and Tofu Chocolate Mousse. Greenberg also incorporates the use of meat and dairy substitutes in many of the recipes such as Soy Sausage Rolls, Soy Sausage Tortilla Pizzas, Soy Sloppy Joes, Country Soy Sausage Stew, and Soy Meatloaf. It's easy to appreciate the versatility and potential for flavorful, healthy food using soy with The Whole Soy Cookbook. Mail order sources and a conversion chart are also included. --Gretel Hakanson Customer Reviews (27)
Misguided claims
Not as good as I hoped
Healthy cooking with great flavor
Whole Soy Joy
Lots of neat ideas |
16. Detectives: Old Time Radio Shows (Orginal Radio Broadcasts) | |
Audio CD:
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(2004-05)
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17. Rolling in the Aisles : Kids Pick the Funniest Poems by Various | |
Hardcover: 128
Pages
(2004-08-31)
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GREAT FUN!
Whimsical, cute and funny! |
18. Albums: The Stories Behind 50 Years of Great Recordings by Various contributors | |
Hardcover: 320
Pages
(2005-11-08)
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Big Hit
Beautifully compiled
Great Book for Music Lovers! |
19. Steller's History of Kamchatka: Collected Information Concerning the History of Kamchatka, Its Peoples, Their Manners, Names, Lifestyles, and Various Customary ... Historical Translation Series, V. 12.) by Georg Steller | |
Paperback: 298
Pages
(2003-02-01)
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Editorial Review Book Description Steller's extensive natural history includes special contributions to the study of fish, in which he described over thirty new species and two new genera, and to ornithology, which also includes the first descriptions of numerous species. His careful observations of Kamchatka's Native peoples add to the small and invaluable collection of ethnographic and linguistic descriptions made during the initial acculturation process and the growth of a new economy based on the fur trade, which changed their lives forever. Steller's observations of the economy of Kamchatka and the role of the Cossacks is refreshingly frank. He was the first scientist to suggest, based on direct observation, similarities between the ethnography and natural history of the Russian Far East and that of the newly discovered Alaska. Steller's breadth and depth in recording the natural and human world of eighteenth-century Alaska make this new translation an important reference for readers interested in all aspects of North Pacific and Russian American history. |
20. The Billboard Illustrated Encyclopedia of Rock: Expanded and Updated Edition by various | |
Paperback: 400
Pages
(2003-05-01)
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Editorial Review Book Description Distilled from the eight million-word, continually updated database of The Encyclopedia of Popular Music, all entries, from A through Z, provide essential facts and honest opinion about songwriters, musicians, and producers, including recommended recordings. Whether icons or bygones, influential or infamous, this informed, intelligent guide includes over 1,700 artists - more than 200 appearing for the first time in this edition. Joining such great artists as the Beatles, the Rolling Stones, and the Who, Joni Mitchell, Madonna, and Tina Turner come today's superstars like Alicia Keys, Shakira, Britney Spears, Kid Rock Eminem, and White Stripes. Authoritative and informative, colorful and compelling, The Billboard Illustrated Encyclopedia of Rock is one reference guide no fan of popular music will want to be without. |
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