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Traces America's role in the forced migration of minorities from the forced importation of conscripts and indentured servants in colonial days to the present day evacuation of urban dwellers. ... Read more

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The success of the first edition of Sunset Western RanchHouses led Sunset and Cliff May to bring out a second edition in1958. Very different than the first edition, this too proved to be abest-seller. In addition being more thorough than the earlier work,the second edition also showed that May's architecture was going innew directions. He still preserved the rustic traditions and materialsof the ranch house, but his designs were more open and flexible. Thehouses show that May had absorbed many of the modernist advances indomestic achitecture taking place in Southern California, while stillmaintaining his esthetic roots in the Spanish ranch house. ... Read more

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A Book No Cliff May Owner Should Be Without
This book has several traits that make it unique among residential architecture books: 1. it was written by the architect it covers 2. it is a reprint of book that was written during the heyday of the homes featured. No Cliff May owner should be without this book. Looking through the pages will give you an amazing amount of insight into the design of your own home. But others may also find this book very useful. While most of the home designs assume lots much larger than commonly available to homebuilders today. With that said, the ideas will still send you in new directions of home design.

Just A Home Design and Decoration Book - No House Plan Ideas
This book has a more design and decoration approach than its predecessor, Sunset Western Ranch Houses, which focused mostly on history of this house style. Honestly, I was expecting to see a more house-plan ideas oriented book than simply a picture book with some talking on it. This might be a useful book for those who are just looking to give their house (already a ranch-style) a more traditional look, or for those who simply like this subject. I'll give this a three-star rating because, sometime in the near future, when I get my ranch house built, it could be more interesting to me. I'll keep the book on my shelf.

Interesting book as I own a Cliff May home.
We live in a small neighborhood of Cliff May homes.Many have been remodeled, inside and out, but you can't change the bones of a May home.Unfortunately, we have had to make many improvements to ours as the May homes don't always translate well into the 21st century.X shaped framing makes finding a stud nearly impossible, and the numerous floor to ceiling windows are drafty and lack tempered glass and are extremely expensive to replace, so many of us replace with "normal" windows, walling up many altogether. This also deals with the lack of wall space for furniture or artwork, pictures, etc.

It is a spectacular compilation of his work....
I adore his homes, and this book gives you the complete layout, including the floorplan---something I love in architecture books.If you can't visit the homes in person, this is the next best thing. ... Read more

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n What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About Fibromyalgia, Dr. St. Amand introduced fibromyalgics to his successful protocol that can reverse the painful autoimmune disorder. Now, he has adapted that program to successfully treat children using guaifenesin, a common ingredient in cough medicine. In this landmark book, parents will discover why pediatric fibromyalgia is often not diagnosed, how to help children cope with symptoms before this program takes effect, the link between pediatric fibromyalgia and hypoglycemia, and much more. Inspired by his own battle with fibromyalgia, Dr. St. Amand has spent four decades researching his program and now offers his knowledge in abook that will help parents-and their fibromyalgic children-change their lives for the better. ... Read more

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Excellent book
This book will give you the basicsof what fibromyalgia is and how you can reverse the symptoms in your child with the "guaifenesin protocol", created by Dr. St Amand. If done properly, this protocol has an astonishing 90% success rate! I also found Claudia's book in the "1st year" series very helpful and am ordering WYDMNTYA fibromyalgia fatigue. This doctor is way ahead of his time and I am thrilled to be feeling better and have the opportunity to help my daughter feel better too! ... Read more

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This book provides the context, architectures, case studies, and intelligent analysis that will help the reader grasp the rapidly evolving subject of mobile commerce. May explains the technological aspects of mobile commerce to business decision makers and the business models to the technologists who design and build these electronic systems. It is the one book all relevant parties in a company can read to ensure common understanding. Topics include devices, technologies, applications, standards, security, and more.Amazon.com Review
Suitable for the IT manager or developer who wants to get the "big picture" surrounding mobile commerce (m-commerce) of the present and near future, Paul May's Mobile Commerce: Opportunities, Applications, and Technologies of Wireless Business provides a smart, business-savvy guide to what's on the horizon with the wireless Web.

This book provides a good mix of enthusiasm tempered with realism about what mobile commerce will mean for all types of business. After outlining the rise of mobile phones across the world, the author delves into what types of m-commerce applications will potentially thrive. From travel and electronic ticketing to gambling and games, the author outlines a promising vision for the future, illustrated with current online ventures (often from Europe and the U.K.). As this book went to press last year, there are a few anachronisms after the dot-com fallout. (While Webvan, for example, is no longer an example of successful e-commerce, the force of the argument here for m-commerce is still quite convincing.)

Later on, the author discusses the infrastructure of mobile commerce, including the differences between traditional and mobile networks. Next comes a full tour of today's mobile devices, from phones and PDAs to smart cards and even wireless devices for cars (which are a prime market for new m-commerce applications). There's also a quick tour of WAP and WML for creating wireless user interfaces. This technical material is suitable for IT managers and even developers new to the world of wireless. The book concludes with some predictions about how the move to wireless will impact society, along with some issues that may help or hinder its adoption.

All in all, this title provides a good introduction to the new possibilities of wireless, one with a nicely worldwide perspective. As North American companies get onboard with mobile commerce, this guide to how m-commerce has been implemented in Europe and Asia can benefit any decision maker or planner with some good ideas, along with providing some intelligent predictions about how m-commerce might change the ways companies do business in the very near future. --Richard Dragan

Topics covered: The emerging mobile device market (trends and predictions, market drivers); business opportunities for mobile commerce (m-commerce); moving beyond e-commerce into m-commerce; customer relationships; mobile services described (including e-mail and messaging, location finding, and digital content products); consumer m-commerce (travel, ticketing, banking, stocks, gambling, games, and shopping); business m-commerce (mobile markets, collaboration and better management through m-commerce); m-commerce network technologies; global, local, and personal networks; cellular networks and standards described; third-generation (3G) networks; types of mobile devices (including phones, pagers, PDAs, smart cards, and cards); overview of WAP and WML; XML and mobile content; payment systems and security issues; societal issues surrounding m-commerce (including privacy, health, access, geography, obsolescence, and cost per customer); and reference to m-commerce resources. ... Read more

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A great starting point
This is a broad treatment of M-commerce and is aimed at a broad audience of business and technical readers.Usually books of this nature are mediocre because of the trade-offs compromises in scope and content that need to be made to accommodate a wide audience.In the case of the book, though, it isn't the case.

First, the book is organized by (1) Business opportunity, (2) Applications, (3) Technology, (4) Issues and (5) Directory of M-Commerce Applications. The first four sections are both insightful and invaluable.The directory of M-commerce applications, in my opinion, does not add any value to the book because information of this nature changes so rapidly that it's inaccurate before a book is even published.

What I like about the book is the even treatment of opportunities that are inherent in M-commerce, including some insights into why Europe does not have the advantages that normally come from being early adopters (in spite of the pessimists who cite a "two year head start" while ignoring the U.S. leadership in technology implementation when we do get around to it), and the interesting view of WAP (Wireless Application Protocol), which many believe to be just an interim - the author advises to put resources and effort into WAP and make it part of a business strategy if you want to be an M-commerce player.

The survey of technologies and standards are also useful, even if given somewhat superficial treatment.The value is you are exposed to all of the factors and considerations with which to make informed decisions or gain an understanding of the M-commerce landscape.In this respect the applications and technology sections of the book can be viewed as a primer.

Overall, this is an excellent book for learning about M-commerce from business and technical points of view because it provides a context and keen insights in both domains. ... Read more

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The 18th century was a wealth of knowledge, exploration and rapidly growing technology and expanding record-keeping made possible by advances in the printing press. In its determination to preserve the century of revolution, Gale initiated a revolution of its own: digitization of epic proportions to preserve these invaluable works in the largest archive of its kind. Now for the first time these high-quality digital copies of original 18th century manuscripts are available in print, making them highly accessible to libraries, undergraduate students, and independent scholars.
This collection reveals the history of English common law and Empire law in a vastly changing world of British expansion. Dominating the legal field is the Commentaries of the Law of England by Sir William Blackstone, which first appeared in 1765. Reference works such as almanacs and catalogues continue to educate us by revealing the day-to-day workings of society.
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Harvard University Law Library

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With an index and a final advertisement leaf.

London : printed for Richardson and Urquhart, 1781. [8],175,[13]p. ; 8° ... Read more

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Woman: Paul -- how do you explain what happened -- the light and the voice?
Paul: (with spirit) I don't need any explanation!
Woman: For us in the 20th century then?
Paul: For you, then, I might say that, in some way, the limitations of my physical body had been shattered. (from the first dialogue)

Paul! May I Speak With You? includes six dialogues between a woman of the 20th century and the Apostle Paul. Each dialogue includes helpful discussion questions, scripture references and other suggestions for the teacher.

This series can be a Lenten Bible study, a series of dialogue-sermons in the church worship hour, Vacation Bible School curriculum, or material for youth fellowship discussion.

Dialogue chapter titles are:
Paul's early life through his conversion
The years of suspicion
The first missionary journey
The gospel reaches Europe
The third journey and trials in Caesarea
Journey to Rome -- Paul's last days

Marion Fairman, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, has traveled with her husband, volunteering in many areas of mission. She has taught literature and writing at Miami of Ohio, Westminster College (Pennsylvania), and the University of Pittsburgh. She writes curriculum and critiques manuscripts for The Writing Academy, an interdenominational group of Christian writers.
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This marvelous book about dinosaurs covers a wide range of topics, from a day in the life of a brachiosaurus 200 million years ago to the dinosaur detectives who are making new and exciting discoveries about dinosaurs today. Packed with facts and illustrations, (did you know that some dinosaurs ate other reptiles - even other dinosaurs?!) this is a wonderful introduction to the animal world for young readers.

For real dinosaur enthusiasts this book also suggests websites and places to visit to find out even more!

Other titles in this series: Big Cats, Spiders, Frogs and toads, Bees, Elephants, Wolves, Snakes, Sharks, Rats, Whales, Crocodiles, Dogs and Horses. ... Read more

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Winston Brown thinks he is a big bear, although Mr and Mrs Brown keep forgetting. But when Winston discovers "somebody" in the house who has eaten all his porridge, he really does have to be big and brave. ... Read more

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These non-fiction stories will capture your pupils' imaginations whilst developing their reading skills. This pack consists of six different non-fiction books for children aged 7-8/Stage 8-9. A class pack of 36 titles is also available as are packs for Stage 10-11. ... Read more

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Chris is a goalscorer - he won't play unless he can be the striker, until new boy Joe introduces Chris to his Dad - an ex-Premier League and England defender. Has Chris got it all wrong? And if he does change his mind, will there still be a place in the team for him? ... Read more

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Although frightened at first by the fugitive slave they discover in the barn, two Iowa farm girls stranded in a blizzard soon rely on him for their survival. ... Read more

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The Quatrains and Selected Poems of V. Paul Hall is a volume of poetry for people who wish to simply enjoy poetry they can understand. ... Read more

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The Quatrains and Selected Poems of V Paul Hall
Transaction handled very wellBook was in good condition.
Book was very enjoyable/Many short poems-- Some with a slight twist and a definite sense of being. Humor emerged in several poems. ... Read more

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Robbie is desperate to try out for the school football team. He's full of raw talent, skilful and agile, with terrific co-ordination - so why does everybody reckon he's got no chance? Then Robbie meets Chester, a professional player, and it could be the beginning of a new chance for both of them. ... Read more

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Each book in the "Oxford Reds" series is on a real-life subject, with a simple lively text and realistic illustrations (this title also contains photographs). Many are written by well-known children's writers. Did you know that football has been played for hundreds of years? Once it was even banned, because it was too dangerous! "Oxford Reds Football" contains information on how the great game came about, and how it is played today, across the world, by girls and boys, men and women. It also contains some fantastic statistics and fascinating facts! ... Read more