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This book is the first to feature the work of the Brazilian photographer Alair de Oliveira Gomes (1921-1992). A philosopher, art critic, and university professor, he was in his fifties when he began to develop a body of photographic work that focused almost exclusively on athletic young men on the beach at Rio de Janeiro. This tireless collector of books, pictures, and films transformed the thousands of pages of his diaries into an immense erotic tableau of black-and-white photographs devoted to the beauty of the male physique. Photographs covertly taken on the beach, or with a telephoto zoom lens from the window of his apartment, were extensively reworked and ordered in carefully constructed sequences. This group of photographs, now preserved at the National Library of Rio, constitutes one of the most original photographic works of the last thirty years. 150 illustrations. ... Read more

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ordinary beach life
The picture quality is not good. It doesn't have any color pictures. And some look as if snapshots. I don't want to be judgemental, it is just like any regular peeping tom's photos. If you stay by the beach long enough, and take enough shots, you can just publish a book like that.

If you miss the beach, this could be a book for you. You can just look at those pictures and feel the presense of all those young guys as if they were right in front of you.

Very sexy, different from the norm
There's something so fascinating about South American men, especially to this native-midwesterner-cum-New-Yorker.The images of men in this book are incredibly sexy -- they reflect a time and a look and a raw sensuality that I think you could only find in a place like Argentina or Brazil.The images are very high-contrast, and seem to be mostly candid shots of men on the beach in Rio.There's no full nudity in this book, but the "tease" is actually much sexier.These men are completely unaware of how gorgeous they are, and that quality makes them smoulder that much more.

A new classic
When photos by Alair Gomes first appeared in the controversial issue of Vogue Hommes International that also included the spread of spread Bel Ami gay porn stars earlier this year they blew everyone in the gay community out of the water!For the first time the work of this unknown, deceased Brazilian photographer got widespread publication.Now the first ever monograph of his work published to coincide with a major Paris exhibition is finally available.Gomes takes his place beside the greats! His work from the 1970's stands as proud and erect next pantheon of great phtographers of the golden age such as Bob "AMG" Mizer and Bruce "of LA" Mizer. Unlike these American masters who continue to go ignored by the general public, Gomes work has been carefully stored and catalogued by the National Gallery of Brazil. Discover these long hidden gems for yourself.The book is gorgeous, with high production qualities.It would be nice if we had more, but perhaps if it sells well, further volumes of his work will be published.

"Strictly Voyeurism of the Male Nude Body"
This is a beautifully produced book of Alair Gomes� most important images dedicated to the beauty of the male nude body.These pictures he took secretlyat Rio de Janeiro�s beaches & from his Ipanema apartment windows from the 1970�s onward.They are black & white images of athletic, young handsome men who were totally unaware they were being photographed.Alair later constructed these photographs in carefully selected sequences according to a rhythm and a visual music.It certainly worked!There are many tri-folds, and fold out pages in this book to show the images in these various sequences.The book includes his own detailed essay about his work, and many essays by other professionals describing Alair�s photographic style and his collection of images.

This book is a great opportunity for anyone to learn about this wonderful photographer.Alair Gomes died at the age of 71 when he was murdered in Rio de Janeiro.This book was put out by the Foundation Cartier in Paris as an exhibition catalogue.A great presentation it is.Viewing these photographs he took secretly of these young men makes one feel like a voyeur, like he was.This is a beautiful book for your collection or to give as a gift. ... Read more

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This book presents innovative approaches from database researchers supporting the challenging process of knowledge discovery in biomedicine. Ranging from how to effectively store and organize biomedical data via data quality and case studies to sophisticated data mining methods, this book provides the state-of-the-art of database technology for life sciences and medicine.

A valuable source of information for experts in life sciences who want to be updated about the possibilities of database technology in their field, this volume will also be inspiring for students and researchers in informatics who are keen to contribute to this emerging field of interdisciplinary research. ... Read more

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This digital document is an article from Church History, published by American Society of Church History on March 1, 2001. The length of the article is 1135 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: Christian Engagements with Judaism.
Author: Claudia Setzer
Publication: Church History (Refereed)
Date: March 1, 2001
Publisher: American Society of Church History
Volume: 70Issue: 1Page: 148

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When those long, lazy days of summer become the long, CRAZY days of summer. Reach for this, the complete summer survival handbook for moms. This fun-filled book features easy-to-do, creative activities, games, recipes, and more to help you and your children enjoy the summer months--together. ... Read more

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Wonderful resource for the entire year!
With chapters like "Just-me-and-mom time", "traveling made triumphant", and "Husbands have summers too", this book will become an invaluable addition to your bag of tricks.It includes recipes, activities, crafts, scheduling ideas, menus, sample charts for getting housework done, and more!This book is from a Christian stand point and mentions many biblical verses, making time for devotions, and lots of Christian music and book suggestions.I've already started working on our summer plans with my 7 year old, and he is getting very excited about all the possibilities this summer holds for us.Great buy, :)

Keep Yourself Sane this Summer Break
This is an awesome book with lots of tips that will make your kids smarter and better people.In addition, you will also figure out how to survive those long summers with no school!!!.... ... Read more

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Pictorial guide to the Black Forest in Germany. Text in English, German and French. ... Read more

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This digital document is an article from Southern Medical Journal, published by Southern Medical Association on November 1, 2002. The length of the article is 2012 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: Hypothyroidism and muscular respiratory failure successfully treated with liothyronine.
Author: Josef Finsterer
Publication: Southern Medical Journal (Refereed)
Date: November 1, 2002
Publisher: Southern Medical Association
Volume: 95Issue: 11Page: 1347(3)

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This digital document is an article from Interciencia, published by Thomson Gale on April 1, 2007. The length of the article is 7323 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: Rotifer biomass in freshwater environments: review of methods and influencing factors/Biomassa de rotiferos em ambientes dulcicolas: revisao de metodos e fatores influentes/Biomasa de rotiferos en ambientes dulciacuicolas: revision de metodos y factores influyentes.
Author: Dayane Christian Rossa
Publication: Interciencia (Magazine/Journal)
Date: April 1, 2007
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Volume: 32Issue: 4Page: 220(7)

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The use of human tissue for medical research and scientific progress raises many ethical and legal challenges. The procurement, storage and transfer of human tissue for research purposes have posed significant questions over recent years, and a number of high profile scandals in the UK prompted the publication of the Madden Report on Post Mortem Practice and Procedures in Irish hospitals in 2006. Additionally, tissue-related research tends to be most promising if samples and information are shared across national borders, but the heterogeneity of current rules and guidelines within the member states of the European Union calls all the more for clarification. This multi-authored interdisciplinary text, edited by four experienced researchers, explores many of the issues concerning biobank-related research and aims to provide answers to the most urgent questions by means of ethical, philosophical, and legal investigation. It provides a fascinating insight into a wide range of interlinking research perspectives and serves as a comprehensive reference to the state of play ethically and legally in Europe.It will be of value to medics and social scientists, human tissue researchers, and policy makers who have an interest in ethical and legal issues of human tissue research. ... Read more

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For Amanda Bell Brown, just living her life is murder!

How's a woman supposed to grapple with faith, a fine man, and turning thirty-five when she keeps tripping in her high heels over mysteries -- and not just the God kind?

Amanda Bell Brown knows that life as a forensic psychologist isn't quite as cool as it looks on prime-time TV. But when she turns thirty-five with no husband or baby on the horizon, she decides she's gotta get out and paint the town -- in her drop-dead red birthday dress. Instead, she finds herself at the scene of a crime -- and she just may know who the killer is. She needs to spill her guts, but not on the handsome lead detective's alligator shoes -- especially if she wants him to ask her out. A complicated murder investigation unearths not just a killer but a closet full of skeletons Amanda thought were long gone. Murder, mayhem, and a fine man are wreaking havoc on her birthday, but will her sleuthing leave her alive to see past thirty-five? ... Read more

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Become a Strong Young Woman
Murder, Mayhem & a fine man by Claudia Mair Burney is a novel about the powerful issue of cult involvement. At the very end of the book Claudia Mair Burney gives her heroine a voice one last time in the novel. Bell give five important points to know whether the man you are falling for is an off the wall character who might bring danger and trouble your way. These five points might possibly lead some woman away from a man who has his head on wrong. If readers read this book, I hope that they will not bypass this important page.

In the novel Amanda Bell Brown is a psychologist. She brings her life experiences to one important case. After two men are murdered, Bell is called to talk to Susan Hines. Involved with a cult leader Susan Hines has become totally unresponsive to anyone. As Bell works with this young woman her past comes back to haunt her. She sees Susan Hines as whom she might have become if God had not saved her.

Bell meets Jazz while he is working the same case. Jazz, indeed, is a fine man. Ifelt that way because Claudia Mair Burney describes him so creatively.I could not help myself. I fell in love with Jazz. He and Bell together are exciting characters. The lines spoken between these two people are passionate, humorous and dramatic.

It has been a long time since I thought of cults. Unfortunately, cults still exist wrecking damage in the lives of vulnerable people especially women and children. Usually, the man desires to be a God figure. "We don't have things. Father insists that we give him all. We must totally transcend the things of this world so that we can receive his enlightenment."

It frightens me to think that men are still around waiting to make victims of young women. I feel that this book has put me on high alert for my grand baby girl. One day she just might meet the wrong guy. A man who would have the audacity to use her for his power trip. I hope words from Claudia Mair Burney's book will come to my mind. I loved the way Dr. Amanda Bell Brown began to heal herself. "You are blessed, daughter, and you will heal from this, too, as your grandmother's grandmothers healed of many violations so many seasons ago--on slave ships and in cotton fields, in plantation big houses." Again, I am left with the wisdom of my ancestors. Do not forget. Remember our experiences and become strong, stronger, strongest.

Murder, Mayhem & Love
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Date: 7/20/10
Title: Murder, Mayhem & a Fine Man
Author: Claudia Mair Burney
ISBN 10: 1-4165-5194-8
ISBN 13: 978-1-4165-5194-2
Pages: 291
Publisher: Howard Books/Simon & Schuster
Cover: Paperback
Reviewer: Yolanda M. Johnson-Bryant- Literary Wonders! ([...])
Rating: 3.5

In her suspense novel, Murder Mayhem & a Fine Man, Claudia Mair Burney manages to turn a murder mystery into a love story.

Dr. Amanda "Bell" Brown is a forensic psychologist and stumbles upon a double homicide while celebrating her birthday with her sister medical examiner, Carly Brown. Something about this murder mystery does not sit right with Bell but she cannot quite put her finger on it.

Detective Jazz Brown needs help in solving the precincts most recent murder and after meeting Bell, he realizes that she could be of some help to his investigation and to himself.

This wonder duo weaves in and out of clues that lead them further and further into a cult, which suddenly becomes familiar to Bell as she puts herself in harms way to help others escape this deadly organization of religious fanatics.

In the interim, neither Jazz nor Bell want to admit to the uncanny, uncontrollable, and undeniable attraction has developed between them.

Murder, Mayhem & a Fine Man is a good murder mystery with lots of mayhem and suspense. Although, I had a difficult time with this author's writing style, and Rocky--Bell's ex-boyfriend, the more I read the book, the more I began to enjoy this novel.

Murder, Mayhem & a Fine Man is a definite page-turner. I would love to see a follow up to this title.

Good, Clean Reading
Good, Clean Reading
If you like wholesome romance, with a bit of suspense, this is a decent reader.This author holds true to Christian values and you will not find profanity or dirty language.I recommend this book to you if you are a romantic but can do without the vulgarity.The suspense doesn't leave you with a "Fatal Attraction" adrenaline rush but yet its a good book.

Amazing!
I loved this book and the author so much I will be buying the rest of the Amanda Bell Brown Mysteries and more!I suggest you just try one of her books and see what I mean!

"Shabby Chic Meets Africa"
Unlike any book I've ever read...

This book far exceeded my expectations!
I loved it from beginning to end.
Inspiration, romance, and mystery/suspense makes for a great combination. The characters seem so real and the situation is so very captivating.
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You can enrich your relationship and create years of special memories with the fun and creative dates inside this book. Here are a couple of examples:

• Put on your black tie or evening gown and grab the picnic basket for an evening under the stars.
• Order take out, turn on the answering machine, and just relax and enjoy each other.

52 Fantastic Dates for You and Your Mate is a wonderful tool for those who want to make their marriage come alive with fun, laughter, and good times together. "Will dating make a difference in your marriage?" ask the authors. "Our answer is an emphatic 'Yes!'"

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good service
the seller produced product as stated.I did not receive package as quickly as expected, but the seller was very helpful in helping me locate product and was very willing to send out another one.It did arrive before the deadline (receive date).thanks
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