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Cirque Eloize: Nomade - La Nuit le Ciel Est Plus Grand

NTSC/Region 1. Nomade, the latest production of the world-famous Quebec troupe Cirque Eloize, is a nighttime carnival filled with song, dance and acrobatic feats in a powerful exploration of the rituals of vagabond life. A seamless blend of the modern and the traditional, Nomade stars circus artists from across the globe who perform heart-stopping numbers on the bascule, the banquine and the Russian bar. This treat for the senses features a cast of colourful characters and spotlights the amazing virtuosity of circus artists in peak form. Recall. 2006.

Cirque Eloize: Nomade - La Nuit le Ciel Est Plus Grand NTSC/Region 1. Nomade, the latest production of the world-famous Quebec troupe Cirque Eloize, is a nighttime carnival filled with song, dance and acrobatic feats in a powerful exploration of the rituals of vagabond life. A seamless blend of the modern and the traditional, Nomade stars circus artists from across the globe who perform heart-stopping numbers on the bascule, the banquine and the Russian bar. This treat for the senses features a cast of colourful characters and spotlights the amazing virtuosity of circus artists in peak form. Recall. 2006.

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Foxtrot Ridge: A Battle Remembered

On an insignificant ridge pocked with bomb craters some nine miles west of Khe Sanh, the marines of Foxtrot Company, 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment fought a furious nine-hour battle on May 28, 1968, against 500 North Vietnamese regulars. As a result, 13 marines were killed and 44 wounded, while the North Vietnamese lost over 230 men. The intensive, bloody fighting in the surrounding area went on for another three months, owing to the heavy concentration of NVA troops. Written in narrative form and drawing on personal interviews with survivors of the battle, Woodruff's book reads almost like an after-action report, showing the steps of the ensuing NVA assault and the defense the besieged marines took as the battle intensified. The constant assaults on the ridge and individual acts of heroism by the marines, against tall odds, are well depicted. Reminiscent of Harold G. Moore and Joseph L. Galloway's We Were Soldiers Once and Young, this account by a Foxtrot veteran and author (Unheralded Victory) will be added to the study and history of the war that caused America so much internal strife and loss of life. Recommended for military history collections.Gerald R. Costa, Brooklyn P.L., NY Copyright 2002 Reed Business Information, Inc. drawing on personal interviews with survivors of the battle, Woodruff's book almost reads like an after action report, showing the steps of the ensuing NVA assault and the defense the besieged marines took as the battle intensified .individual acts of heroism by the marines, against all odds, are well depicted. Reminiscent of We Were Soldiers Once And Young, this accountwill be added to the study and history of the war that caused America so much internal strife and loss of life -- Library Journal --Library JournalTo understand Foxtrot Ridge is to understand the nature of warfare. --Main Selection, Military Book Club --Military Book ClubMark Woodruff's latest book takes you right into the fiery heart of one of the Corps' most vicious fights in northern I Corps. It's a gut-level look at the battle for Foxtrot Ridge replete with eyewitness accounts from the Marines who were there...including the author. Recommended reading for all who want to know the truth about the war in Vietnam and the men who fought it. --Dale Dye, Captain, U. S. Marine Corps (Ret.) Technical Advisor, Band of Brothers, Saving Private Ryan, Forest Gump Mark William Woodruff was born in Omaha, Nebraska, and is the author of the highly-regarded Vietnam history, Unheralded Victory (Vandamere Press, 2000). The author enlisted in the Marine Corps in July 1967; completed his Boot Camp at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego; and took Infantry and Advanced Training at Camp Pendleton. He served in Vietnam with Foxtrot Company, 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment from December 1967 to December 1968.After leaving the Marine Corps, he graduated from Pepperdine University (Los Angeles) in 1970 with a B.A. in Psychology, receiving his M.A. in Psychology from Pepperdine in 1971. In 1973 he moved to Australia and began a career as an Educational Psychologist in Western Australia. He holds a reserve commission with the Royal Australian Navy as a Psychology Officer and has also worked with the Australian Vietnam Veterans Counseling Service in Perth. Currently, he is a Senior Navy Psychologist at Fleet Base West in Western Australia.

Foxtrot Ridge: A Battle Remembered On an insignificant ridge pocked with bomb craters some nine miles west of Khe Sanh, the marines of Foxtrot Company, 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment fought a furious nine-hour battle on May 28, 1968, against 500 North Vietnamese regulars. As a result, 13 marines were killed and 44 wounded, while the North Vietnamese lost over 230 men. The intensive, bloody fighting in the surrounding area went on for another three months, owing to the heavy concentration of NVA troops. Written in narrative form and drawing on personal interviews with survivors of the battle, Woodruff's book reads almost like an after-action report, showing the steps of the ensuing NVA assault and the defense the besieged marines took as the battle intensified. The constant assaults on the ridge and individual acts of heroism by the marines, against tall odds, are well depicted. Reminiscent of Harold G. Moore and Joseph L. Galloway's We Were Soldiers Once and Young, this account by a Foxtrot veteran and author (Unheralded Victory) will be added to the study and history of the war that caused America so much internal strife and loss of life. Recommended for military history collections.Gerald R. Costa, Brooklyn P.L., NY Copyright 2002 Reed Business Information, Inc. drawing on personal interviews with survivors of the battle, Woodruff's book almost reads like an after action report, showing the steps of the ensuing NVA assault and the defense the besieged marines took as the battle intensified .individual acts of heroism by the marines, against all odds, are well depicted. Reminiscent of We Were Soldiers Once And Young, this accountwill be added to the study and history of the war that caused America so much internal strife and loss of life -- Library Journal --Library JournalTo understand Foxtrot Ridge is to understand the nature of warfare. --Main Selection, Military Book Club --Military Book ClubMark Woodruff's latest book takes you right into the fiery heart of one of the Corps' most vicious fights in northern I Corps. It's a gut-level look at the battle for Foxtrot Ridge replete with eyewitness accounts from the Marines who were there...including the author. Recommended reading for all who want to know the truth about the war in Vietnam and the men who fought it. --Dale Dye, Captain, U. S. Marine Corps (Ret.) Technical Advisor, Band of Brothers, Saving Private Ryan, Forest Gump Mark William Woodruff was born in Omaha, Nebraska, and is the author of the highly-regarded Vietnam history, Unheralded Victory (Vandamere Press, 2000). The author enlisted in the Marine Corps in July 1967; completed his Boot Camp at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego; and took Infantry and Advanced Training at Camp Pendleton. He served in Vietnam with Foxtrot Company, 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment from December 1967 to December 1968.After leaving the Marine Corps, he graduated from Pepperdine University (Los Angeles) in 1970 with a B.A. in Psychology, receiving his M.A. in Psychology from Pepperdine in 1971. In 1973 he moved to Australia and began a career as an Educational Psychologist in Western Australia. He holds a reserve commission with the Royal Australian Navy as a Psychology Officer and has also worked with the Australian Vietnam Veterans Counseling Service in Perth. Currently, he is a Senior Navy Psychologist at Fleet Base West in Western Australia.

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On a Starry Night

The party line on most Windham Hill products seems to be that it's either the greatest stuff since wave machines, or that it all sounds alike. On a Starry Night, with its collection of world songs and reputable artists such as Flora Purim, Airto Moreira, the Turtle Island String Quartet, and others, does lean toward a seamlessly understated, homogeneous quality that is broken only occasionally by Bobby McFerrin's piece and a couple of others. That said, there can hardly be a more mellow or sonorous album of kid's music anywhere. Starry Night could calm a nursery with no nurses; why, it could even soothe the pained yelps at the dog pound--and turn a freeway full of bumper-to-bumper sour pusses into pussycats. Effective? You've heard of mind control, haven't you? --Martin Keller No Description Available.Genre: World MusicMedia Format: Compact DiskRating: Release Date: 15-APR-1997

On a Starry Night The party line on most Windham Hill products seems to be that it's either the greatest stuff since wave machines, or that it all sounds alike. On a Starry Night, with its collection of world songs and reputable artists such as Flora Purim, Airto Moreira, the Turtle Island String Quartet, and others, does lean toward a seamlessly understated, homogeneous quality that is broken only occasionally by Bobby McFerrin's piece and a couple of others. That said, there can hardly be a more mellow or sonorous album of kid's music anywhere. Starry Night could calm a nursery with no nurses; why, it could even soothe the pained yelps at the dog pound--and turn a freeway full of bumper-to-bumper sour pusses into pussycats. Effective? You've heard of mind control, haven't you? --Martin Keller No Description Available.Genre: World MusicMedia Format: Compact DiskRating: Release Date: 15-APR-1997

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Perfect Fit

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Perfect Fit 14 songs

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Turtle Island String Quartet: A Windham Hill Retrospective

While the Kronos Quartet cracked open the field of jazz for the once-exclusively classical string quartet, the Turtle Island String Quartet is the first whose members can actually improvise, thus giving the foursome much credibility in the jazz world. Their repertoire extends from bebop standards like "A Night in Tunisia" to Third Stream material to rock & roll treatments of Robert Johnson's Delta blues ("Crossroads"), throwing in bluegrass, South Indian ragas, and any other influences that they can latch onto -- all without the crutch of a rhythm section.

Turtle Island String Quartet: A Windham Hill Retrospective While the Kronos Quartet cracked open the field of jazz for the once-exclusively classical string quartet, the Turtle Island String Quartet is the first whose members can actually improvise, thus giving the foursome much credibility in the jazz world. Their repertoire extends from bebop standards like "A Night in Tunisia" to Third Stream material to rock & roll treatments of Robert Johnson's Delta blues ("Crossroads"), throwing in bluegrass, South Indian ragas, and any other influences that they can latch onto -- all without the crutch of a rhythm section.

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Kenzo Flower Oriental Eau de Parfum Spray

Launched by the design house of Kenzo.Whenapplyingany fragrance please consider that there are several factors which can affect the natural smell of your skin and, in turn, the way a scent smells on you. For instance, your mood, stress level, age, body chemistry,diet, and current medications may all alter the scents you wear.Similarly, factor such as dry or oilyskin can even affect the amount of time a fragrance will last after being applied

Kenzo Flower Oriental Eau de Parfum Spray Launched by the design house of Kenzo.Whenapplyingany fragrance please consider that there are several factors which can affect the natural smell of your skin and, in turn, the way a scent smells on you. For instance, your mood, stress level, age, body chemistry,diet, and current medications may all alter the scents you wear.Similarly, factor such as dry or oilyskin can even affect the amount of time a fragrance will last after being applied

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BOBBI BROWN Instant Long- WEAR Makeup Remove

Brand new in original box. Full size; 3.4 oz/100 ml. ** Cases or boxes may have some light scratches due to the shipping and storing.

BOBBI BROWN Instant Long- WEAR Makeup Remove Brand new in original box. Full size; 3.4 oz/100 ml. ** Cases or boxes may have some light scratches due to the shipping and storing.

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Birgitt Haas Must Be Killed (aka "Il Faut Tuer Birgitt Haas")

"In this world of cold wars and nuclear confrontations, spying is a growth industry. 'Hangar' is a new service, whose purpose is to carry out missions which are too sensitive to entrust to the police, the Intelligence Service or some other counter-espionage agencies. The current mission is to eliminate a German female terrorist by the name of Birgitt Haas. The murder must be disguised as a crime of love. What has to be done is to find a potential lover for Birgitt Haas, send him to Munich, introduce him to her and encourage them to fall in love. Once the Lover's back is turned, one of 'Hangar's' men would kill Birgitt Haas, leaving behind a number of irrefutable clues. Thus, the lover/pigeon is the perfect suspect murderer...almost. The question is: can there ever be a cold-blooded 'crime of passion'?"

Birgitt Haas Must Be Killed (aka "Il Faut Tuer Birgitt Haas") "In this world of cold wars and nuclear confrontations, spying is a growth industry. 'Hangar' is a new service, whose purpose is to carry out missions which are too sensitive to entrust to the police, the Intelligence Service or some other counter-espionage agencies. The current mission is to eliminate a German female terrorist by the name of Birgitt Haas. The murder must be disguised as a crime of love. What has to be done is to find a potential lover for Birgitt Haas, send him to Munich, introduce him to her and encourage them to fall in love. Once the Lover's back is turned, one of 'Hangar's' men would kill Birgitt Haas, leaving behind a number of irrefutable clues. Thus, the lover/pigeon is the perfect suspect murderer...almost. The question is: can there ever be a cold-blooded 'crime of passion'?"

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World War III: The Beginning

Joel Fulgham was born in Jackson, Mississippi, and raised in Tennessee. He served aboard submarine tenders for eight years in the US Navy. Joel currently resides in the Chicago suburbs with his wife and two daughters, and has worked at Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory for the past five years. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

World War III: The Beginning Joel Fulgham was born in Jackson, Mississippi, and raised in Tennessee. He served aboard submarine tenders for eight years in the US Navy. Joel currently resides in the Chicago suburbs with his wife and two daughters, and has worked at Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory for the past five years. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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The Singing Sword (The Camulod Chronicles, Book 2)

A sequel to The Skystone, this rousing tale continues Whyte's nuts-and-bolts, nitty gritty, dirt-beneath-the-nails version of the rise of Arthurian "Camulod" and the beginning of Britain as a distinct entity. In this second installment of the Camulod Chronicles, Whyte focuses even more strongly on a sense of place, carefully setting his characters into their historical landscape, making this series more realistic and believable than nearly any other Arthurian epic. As the novel progresses, and the Roman Empire continues to decay, the colony of Camulod flourishes. But the lives of the colony's main characters, Gaius Publius Varrus?ironsmith, innovator and soldier?and his brother-in-law, former Roman Senator Caius Britannicus, are not trouble-free, especially when their most bitter enemy, Claudius Seneca, reappears. Through these men's journals, the novel focuses on Camulod's pains and joys, including the moral and ethical dilemmas the community faces, the joining together of the Celtic and Briton bloodlines and the births of Uther Pendragon and Caius Merlyn Britannicus. Whyte provides rich detail about the forging of superior weaponry, the breeding of horses, the training of cavalrymen, the growth of a lawmaking body within the community and the origins of the Round Table. It all adds up to a top-notch Arthurian tale forged to a sharp edge in the fires of historical realism. Copyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc. "From the building blocks of history and the mortar of reality, Jack Whyte has built Arthur's world and showed us the bone beneath the flesh of legend."--Diana Gabaldon"The very best storytellers keep their readers glued to the story with plot, character, and a keen sense of the dramatic . . . . Whyte breathes life into the Arthurian myths by weaving the reality of history into it."--Tony Hillerman --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. "Whyte breathes life into the Arthurian myths by weaving the reality of history into them. The first volume has left me eagerly awaiting the forthcoming sequels." --Tony Hillerman "Perhaps not since the early 1970s, with Mary Stewart's The Crystal Cave and The Hollow Hills, have the Roman Empire and the Arthurian legends been intertwined with as much skill and authenticity." --Publishers Weekly --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. Jack Whyte is a Scots-born, award-winning Canadian author whose poem, The Faceless One, was featured at the 1991 New York Film Festival. The Camulod Chronicles is his greatest work, a stunning retelling of one of our greatest legends: the making of King Arthur's Britain. He lives in British Columbia, Canada. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. THE SINGING SWORDBOOK ONECOLONISTSIA BROKEN SHUTTER banged somewhere. I could hear it clearly over the howling wind and the hissing roar of the driven rain. It was almost dark. I could barely make out the shapes of the two men flattened against the wall on either side of the door of the one-room stone hut across the narrow street from me. To my left, two more men flanked the door of the hut I was leaning against, and there were twelve more men similarly placed at the other six buildings that lined the narrow street. My reserve of thirty-four men was split into two groups, one at either end of the village.At forty-eight, I was far too old for this kind of nonsense.I stood with my shoulders pressed against the wall, my sodden tunic clammy cold against my back. I raised my hand in a useless attempt to clear streaming rain-water from my eyes, and my waterlogged cape was a dead weight dragging at my arm. I cursed quietly.A dim yellow glow appeared as somebody lit a lamp in the hut across the way, and then a quavering, moaning scream rose above the wind. I gave the signal--one blast on my horn--and my men went in, bursting through the doors, their swords and daggers drawn. House-cleaning can be brutal, dirty work.I looked down at the dead man at my feet. The rain had washed most of the blood away, but he still looked dreadful. I guessed an axe had killed him. His open eyes were glazed in the fading light.One of my men reappeared, silhouetted against the light in the doorway opposite me, wiping his sword on a rag. He leaned out into the street, and though I heard nothing, I saw him tense and open his mouth in a shout. Then he was running up the narrow street. I cursed my age and my bad leg and thrust myself away from the wall, forcing myself into a lumbering run, only now aware of the fight going on in the street about thirty paces from me. The weight of my cloak was awful. I fumbled at the clasp and felt the burden fall away, and then I was in the middle of the fight.I remember little of the tussle itself, but with me, that is a far from unusual state of affairs. Images are all that remain in my memory: a bare neck with a prominent Adam's apple, and then blood spouting as I jerk my sword point out of it--no memory of the stab; the feeling of a living body under my feet and then my braced arm, up to the wrist in mud because my crippled leg has let me down again and I've fallen; the crotch of a man whose sheepskin-wrapped legs are criss-crossed with cloth bindings, and my blade again, taking away his manhood; and a face, wide-mouthed and staring-eyed,and hands with no strength clutching at my sword, trying to pull it out of their owner's breast. All this I recall in silence. There is no noise, no screaming--no sound of any kind.When it was over, I was badly winded, puffing for breath like an old man. I leaned over, hands on my knees, and hung my head, sobbing to clear my chest."Commander Varrus? Are you all right?"I knew the voice; it belonged to young Kyril, one of my lieutenants. I nodded my head as clearly as I could in that position and he left me, moving on to check the others. Gradually I became aware of my hands, gripping my knees. Neither held a weapon. I had no sword, and no memory of dropping it. I blinked my eyes clear of rainwater and saw, by the darkness of blood on my right wrist and hand, that I was wounded. I straightened up, feeling no pain, and touched my right hand with my left. My hand responded, but strangely. My whole arm felt numb. I moved my left hand up along my arm, and I felt the cut--just above the elbow, and bleeding fast. My stomach lurched and I puked--my normal reaction after a battle, and one that usually left me feeling better. But this time, as I straightened up from retching, it seemed to me I saw a light, somewhere ahead of me, spinning in the strangest fashion and coming towards me at a roaring speed. And that was all I saw.They picked me up out of the mud in the roadway and carried me to one of the huts, and I was out of my mind for more than a week.My wound, on its own, was not too serious, although there is no such thing as a dismissible battle wound. Some whoreson had swiped me with an axe that had no edge. The weight alone had dug what little edge the thing had into the flesh and had broken my upper arm in what the medics call a twig-fracture. At my age, it's a wonder the whole bone didn't shatter. At least, that's what I thought then. Now I know that I was only mellowing into my prime in those days. But I bled a lot, they told me later: a sullen, angry bleeding that worried them because it would not stop. And on top of that, I'd caught pneumonia from the soaking. For a while my men thought they were going to lose me.I still remember the corpse that lay at my feet that night. If the axe that hit me had been as sharp as the one that hit him, I would not be telling this story today. Of course, much of the story would not have happened.My name is Gaius Publius Varrus, and I am an ironsmith and a weapons-maker. I was born and raised in Colchester, in East Britain close to Londinium, the imperial administrative centre of the Province of Britain, and it was to Colchester I returned to reopen my grandfather's smithy after I was crippled in an ambush during the Invasion of 367 and invalided out of the legions.During my years as a soldier, I had met Caius Britannicus, a wealthy nobleman, a patrician Roman of ancient lineage. He first came into my life as a young tribune who saved my skin, then later as a Commanding Officer whose life I saved, and he finally ended up as a Roman senator, a proconsulof Rome and my brother-in-law and dearest friend. My friendship with Britannicus, however, had made his enemies my enemies, particularly one family, the wealthy and powerful imperial bankers, the Senecas, who had feuded bloodily and bitterly with the Britannicus family for generations.That adopted enmity brought me to violent, personal confrontation with Claudius, the youngest of the six Seneca brothers. We fought, and I scarred him for life. After that, I had to remove myself and my affairs permanently--and hurriedly--out of the way of Claudius Seneca's wrath. I travelled west to the rich farmlands below the spa town of Aquae Sulis to live at Caius's villa.On my arrival there, my whole life changed. I met and married Luceiia Britannicus, and she showed me where to find something I had been dreaming about for most of my life: a stone made of extraordinary metal, which I called the skystone. I smelted the stone and, from the metal it contained, sculpted a crude statue of Coventina, the Celtic goddess of water, to commemorate the struggle I had had to salvage the stone from the bottom of a lake. I called it my Lady of the Lake. My main intent was to preserve the metal in dignity, rather than leave it to rust as a plain, raw ingot until I should find a purpose for it. Someday, I knew, I would make a sword from that same metal, but I wasn't ready yet.Someday, too, we would have need of that sword--and hundreds like it, if Caius's ideas about the disintegration of the Empire ever came to pass. He believed the Empire was dying rapidly. He was convinced that someday soon--in the foreseeable future--the legions would be withdrawn from Britain to defend the Motherland against invasion. When that happened, we, the people of Britain, would be left alone and defenseless, with nothing to rely on but our own strengths.I remember that when I first heard Caius voice this idea, it struck me as being too ludicrous for words. The single greatest truth in the world was that Rome was eternal! It could never fall. But as the years went by, the signs Caius had warned of, every one of them, began to come thick and fast, so that I finally came to believe that the Empire, like the fabric of most things ancient, was grown thin and rotten.Armed thereafter with the zeal of all new converts, I threw myself wholeheartedly into Caius's plans to fortify and defend the beautiful villa properties on which he and his friends lived. I worked as hard as any man, and harder than most, to hasten the building of a stone-walled fort on top of the ancient Celtic hill fort behind the Villa Britannicus and to make weapons and armour for the young men, the trainee soldiers of our private little Colony.We knew from the outset, of course, that everything we were doing was illegal. It was treasonous to build a private fortress and to train a private army, and discovery of what we were about could bring death and ruin on all of us, women and children included. In all things military, and in all aspects of life governing the provisioning of soldiers to protect and serve the rule of law and the established order, every able-bodied man and boy withinthe Empire owed his primary, dedicated allegiance to the Emperor alone. The Emperor's will and rights were paramount. No private citizen could withhold his services from the legions, nor could any man or any group, no matter how endowed with wealth or station, maintain a private, armed force within the Empire's bounds. We knew all that, and we ignored it, for we knew also that the Empire was dying, and we knew the Emperor was not one man but three, and sometimes four. Most of all, however, we knew our lives, our own survival as a people, depended on our preparations for the chaos that would come. And so we toiled to build our fortress, and we trained and armed our men.It was the search for iron for new weapons that had led us out of the Colony, and into the confrontation in which I was wounded.I opened my eyes eventually in a small, smelly hut and realized that for some time I had been hearing a skylark singing, although I had not been listening to it. I lay there on my back for a few heartbeats, feeling bleary-eyed and itchy; my whole body itche... --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

The Singing Sword (The Camulod Chronicles, Book 2) A sequel to The Skystone, this rousing tale continues Whyte's nuts-and-bolts, nitty gritty, dirt-beneath-the-nails version of the rise of Arthurian "Camulod" and the beginning of Britain as a distinct entity. In this second installment of the Camulod Chronicles, Whyte focuses even more strongly on a sense of place, carefully setting his characters into their historical landscape, making this series more realistic and believable than nearly any other Arthurian epic. As the novel progresses, and the Roman Empire continues to decay, the colony of Camulod flourishes. But the lives of the colony's main characters, Gaius Publius Varrus?ironsmith, innovator and soldier?and his brother-in-law, former Roman Senator Caius Britannicus, are not trouble-free, especially when their most bitter enemy, Claudius Seneca, reappears. Through these men's journals, the novel focuses on Camulod's pains and joys, including the moral and ethical dilemmas the community faces, the joining together of the Celtic and Briton bloodlines and the births of Uther Pendragon and Caius Merlyn Britannicus. Whyte provides rich detail about the forging of superior weaponry, the breeding of horses, the training of cavalrymen, the growth of a lawmaking body within the community and the origins of the Round Table. It all adds up to a top-notch Arthurian tale forged to a sharp edge in the fires of historical realism. Copyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc. "From the building blocks of history and the mortar of reality, Jack Whyte has built Arthur's world and showed us the bone beneath the flesh of legend."--Diana Gabaldon"The very best storytellers keep their readers glued to the story with plot, character, and a keen sense of the dramatic . . . . Whyte breathes life into the Arthurian myths by weaving the reality of history into it."--Tony Hillerman --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. "Whyte breathes life into the Arthurian myths by weaving the reality of history into them. The first volume has left me eagerly awaiting the forthcoming sequels." --Tony Hillerman "Perhaps not since the early 1970s, with Mary Stewart's The Crystal Cave and The Hollow Hills, have the Roman Empire and the Arthurian legends been intertwined with as much skill and authenticity." --Publishers Weekly --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. Jack Whyte is a Scots-born, award-winning Canadian author whose poem, The Faceless One, was featured at the 1991 New York Film Festival. The Camulod Chronicles is his greatest work, a stunning retelling of one of our greatest legends: the making of King Arthur's Britain. He lives in British Columbia, Canada. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. THE SINGING SWORDBOOK ONECOLONISTSIA BROKEN SHUTTER banged somewhere. I could hear it clearly over the howling wind and the hissing roar of the driven rain. It was almost dark. I could barely make out the shapes of the two men flattened against the wall on either side of the door of the one-room stone hut across the narrow street from me. To my left, two more men flanked the door of the hut I was leaning against, and there were twelve more men similarly placed at the other six buildings that lined the narrow street. My reserve of thirty-four men was split into two groups, one at either end of the village.At forty-eight, I was far too old for this kind of nonsense.I stood with my shoulders pressed against the wall, my sodden tunic clammy cold against my back. I raised my hand in a useless attempt to clear streaming rain-water from my eyes, and my waterlogged cape was a dead weight dragging at my arm. I cursed quietly.A dim yellow glow appeared as somebody lit a lamp in the hut across the way, and then a quavering, moaning scream rose above the wind. I gave the signal--one blast on my horn--and my men went in, bursting through the doors, their swords and daggers drawn. House-cleaning can be brutal, dirty work.I looked down at the dead man at my feet. The rain had washed most of the blood away, but he still looked dreadful. I guessed an axe had killed him. His open eyes were glazed in the fading light.One of my men reappeared, silhouetted against the light in the doorway opposite me, wiping his sword on a rag. He leaned out into the street, and though I heard nothing, I saw him tense and open his mouth in a shout. Then he was running up the narrow street. I cursed my age and my bad leg and thrust myself away from the wall, forcing myself into a lumbering run, only now aware of the fight going on in the street about thirty paces from me. The weight of my cloak was awful. I fumbled at the clasp and felt the burden fall away, and then I was in the middle of the fight.I remember little of the tussle itself, but with me, that is a far from unusual state of affairs. Images are all that remain in my memory: a bare neck with a prominent Adam's apple, and then blood spouting as I jerk my sword point out of it--no memory of the stab; the feeling of a living body under my feet and then my braced arm, up to the wrist in mud because my crippled leg has let me down again and I've fallen; the crotch of a man whose sheepskin-wrapped legs are criss-crossed with cloth bindings, and my blade again, taking away his manhood; and a face, wide-mouthed and staring-eyed,and hands with no strength clutching at my sword, trying to pull it out of their owner's breast. All this I recall in silence. There is no noise, no screaming--no sound of any kind.When it was over, I was badly winded, puffing for breath like an old man. I leaned over, hands on my knees, and hung my head, sobbing to clear my chest."Commander Varrus? Are you all right?"I knew the voice; it belonged to young Kyril, one of my lieutenants. I nodded my head as clearly as I could in that position and he left me, moving on to check the others. Gradually I became aware of my hands, gripping my knees. Neither held a weapon. I had no sword, and no memory of dropping it. I blinked my eyes clear of rainwater and saw, by the darkness of blood on my right wrist and hand, that I was wounded. I straightened up, feeling no pain, and touched my right hand with my left. My hand responded, but strangely. My whole arm felt numb. I moved my left hand up along my arm, and I felt the cut--just above the elbow, and bleeding fast. My stomach lurched and I puked--my normal reaction after a battle, and one that usually left me feeling better. But this time, as I straightened up from retching, it seemed to me I saw a light, somewhere ahead of me, spinning in the strangest fashion and coming towards me at a roaring speed. And that was all I saw.They picked me up out of the mud in the roadway and carried me to one of the huts, and I was out of my mind for more than a week.My wound, on its own, was not too serious, although there is no such thing as a dismissible battle wound. Some whoreson had swiped me with an axe that had no edge. The weight alone had dug what little edge the thing had into the flesh and had broken my upper arm in what the medics call a twig-fracture. At my age, it's a wonder the whole bone didn't shatter. At least, that's what I thought then. Now I know that I was only mellowing into my prime in those days. But I bled a lot, they told me later: a sullen, angry bleeding that worried them because it would not stop. And on top of that, I'd caught pneumonia from the soaking. For a while my men thought they were going to lose me.I still remember the corpse that lay at my feet that night. If the axe that hit me had been as sharp as the one that hit him, I would not be telling this story today. Of course, much of the story would not have happened.My name is Gaius Publius Varrus, and I am an ironsmith and a weapons-maker. I was born and raised in Colchester, in East Britain close to Londinium, the imperial administrative centre of the Province of Britain, and it was to Colchester I returned to reopen my grandfather's smithy after I was crippled in an ambush during the Invasion of 367 and invalided out of the legions.During my years as a soldier, I had met Caius Britannicus, a wealthy nobleman, a patrician Roman of ancient lineage. He first came into my life as a young tribune who saved my skin, then later as a Commanding Officer whose life I saved, and he finally ended up as a Roman senator, a proconsulof Rome and my brother-in-law and dearest friend. My friendship with Britannicus, however, had made his enemies my enemies, particularly one family, the wealthy and powerful imperial bankers, the Senecas, who had feuded bloodily and bitterly with the Britannicus family for generations.That adopted enmity brought me to violent, personal confrontation with Claudius, the youngest of the six Seneca brothers. We fought, and I scarred him for life. After that, I had to remove myself and my affairs permanently--and hurriedly--out of the way of Claudius Seneca's wrath. I travelled west to the rich farmlands below the spa town of Aquae Sulis to live at Caius's villa.On my arrival there, my whole life changed. I met and married Luceiia Britannicus, and she showed me where to find something I had been dreaming about for most of my life: a stone made of extraordinary metal, which I called the skystone. I smelted the stone and, from the metal it contained, sculpted a crude statue of Coventina, the Celtic goddess of water, to commemorate the struggle I had had to salvage the stone from the bottom of a lake. I called it my Lady of the Lake. My main intent was to preserve the metal in dignity, rather than leave it to rust as a plain, raw ingot until I should find a purpose for it. Someday, I knew, I would make a sword from that same metal, but I wasn't ready yet.Someday, too, we would have need of that sword--and hundreds like it, if Caius's ideas about the disintegration of the Empire ever came to pass. He believed the Empire was dying rapidly. He was convinced that someday soon--in the foreseeable future--the legions would be withdrawn from Britain to defend the Motherland against invasion. When that happened, we, the people of Britain, would be left alone and defenseless, with nothing to rely on but our own strengths.I remember that when I first heard Caius voice this idea, it struck me as being too ludicrous for words. The single greatest truth in the world was that Rome was eternal! It could never fall. But as the years went by, the signs Caius had warned of, every one of them, began to come thick and fast, so that I finally came to believe that the Empire, like the fabric of most things ancient, was grown thin and rotten.Armed thereafter with the zeal of all new converts, I threw myself wholeheartedly into Caius's plans to fortify and defend the beautiful villa properties on which he and his friends lived. I worked as hard as any man, and harder than most, to hasten the building of a stone-walled fort on top of the ancient Celtic hill fort behind the Villa Britannicus and to make weapons and armour for the young men, the trainee soldiers of our private little Colony.We knew from the outset, of course, that everything we were doing was illegal. It was treasonous to build a private fortress and to train a private army, and discovery of what we were about could bring death and ruin on all of us, women and children included. In all things military, and in all aspects of life governing the provisioning of soldiers to protect and serve the rule of law and the established order, every able-bodied man and boy withinthe Empire owed his primary, dedicated allegiance to the Emperor alone. The Emperor's will and rights were paramount. No private citizen could withhold his services from the legions, nor could any man or any group, no matter how endowed with wealth or station, maintain a private, armed force within the Empire's bounds. We knew all that, and we ignored it, for we knew also that the Empire was dying, and we knew the Emperor was not one man but three, and sometimes four. Most of all, however, we knew our lives, our own survival as a people, depended on our preparations for the chaos that would come. And so we toiled to build our fortress, and we trained and armed our men.It was the search for iron for new weapons that had led us out of the Colony, and into the confrontation in which I was wounded.I opened my eyes eventually in a small, smelly hut and realized that for some time I had been hearing a skylark singing, although I had not been listening to it. I lay there on my back for a few heartbeats, feeling bleary-eyed and itchy; my whole body itche... --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Mexican Train Electronic Game Hub, Markers & Instructions

All aboard for train-tootin' fun! If you already own double twelve dominoes, then this accessory set is all you need to play the popular game of Mexican Train Dominoes! This accessory set includes the Mexican Train electronic hub with whistling locomotive sounds, 9 colorful train engine markers, and instructions. Does not include dominoes. For 2 - 8 Players, Ages 8 and Up.

Mexican Train Electronic Game Hub, Markers & Instructions All aboard for train-tootin' fun! If you already own double twelve dominoes, then this accessory set is all you need to play the popular game of Mexican Train Dominoes! This accessory set includes the Mexican Train electronic hub with whistling locomotive sounds, 9 colorful train engine markers, and instructions. Does not include dominoes. For 2 - 8 Players, Ages 8 and Up.

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The New Penguin Dictionary of Music

Paul Griffiths has been writing about music professionally for more than 30 years. He was chief music critic of The Times and The New Yorker, has contributed to many other publications, and is a recipient of the Commonwealth Prize.

The New Penguin Dictionary of Music Paul Griffiths has been writing about music professionally for more than 30 years. He was chief music critic of The Times and The New Yorker, has contributed to many other publications, and is a recipient of the Commonwealth Prize.

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Mountain Born

For Elizabeth Yates, the story of Peter and his little black cosset began long before she ever wrote it. In her early years the life on her father's large farm gave her a feeling for the land, for animals, and for the people who have both in their care. Many of her experiences found their way into the story, including the joy she felt when she could bury her nose in her own sweater, made of wool spun as it came from the sheep's back. Miss Yates drew inspiration from her hours spent with a New Hampshire shepherd, and, she observes, sheep shepherds, and their ways have not much changed from the days when David cared for his flock on a hillside in Judea. Her story could have taken place in any mountain pasture, in any alpine meadow around the world.

Mountain Born For Elizabeth Yates, the story of Peter and his little black cosset began long before she ever wrote it. In her early years the life on her father's large farm gave her a feeling for the land, for animals, and for the people who have both in their care. Many of her experiences found their way into the story, including the joy she felt when she could bury her nose in her own sweater, made of wool spun as it came from the sheep's back. Miss Yates drew inspiration from her hours spent with a New Hampshire shepherd, and, she observes, sheep shepherds, and their ways have not much changed from the days when David cared for his flock on a hillside in Judea. Her story could have taken place in any mountain pasture, in any alpine meadow around the world.

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Intelligence and Instincts: Understanding Yourself and Others (Spanish Edition)

My formal educational background is in mathematics, electronics, computer design, and computer programming. I currently devote my time to writing and dreaming of a time when the world might be the best we can dream.

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Myth and measurement: The new economics of the minimum wage

"Clearly, this book should be read by any economist who wants to stay abreast of substantive, high level debates within the profession.... The book already has assumed an important position within the field of labor economics, and significant research in years to come is likely to revolve around its principle thesis." -- K.A. Couch, Journal of Economics"David Card and Alan Krueger have written a book that represents a phenomenal amount of careful and honest research and that will be a classic in the minimum wage literature and also in the broader field of empirical labor economics.... A model of how to do good believable research, this book will be influential for a long time." -- Paul Osterman, Industrial and Labor Relations Review --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. "Most economists believe that minimum wages invariably reduce employment, but are they right? In this compelling analysis of the U.S. minimum wage, Card and Kreuger show that recent increases in the minimum wage had no adverse effect on employment. This pathbreaking book suggests that economists know less about what the invisible hand is up to than they let on."--Richard Freeman, London School of Economics and Harvard University"Myth and Measurementis an extraordinarily important book. It will rank with seminal works in labor economics, including Gary Becker's Human Capital, Jacob Mincer's Schooling, Earnings, and Experience, Richard Freeman and James Medoff's What Do Unions Do?, and Edmund Phelp's (ed.) Microeconomic Foundations of Employment and Inflation Theory. The book will interest everyone involved in the minimum wage debates, and it will cause economists to question seriously the models they use and how they do empirical research."--Ronald G. Ehrenberg, Cornell University"The analysis of minimum wage by Card and Krueger is both comprehensive and provocative. It challenges the received wisdom and is certain to be a major influence on all future work on the topic."--James J. Heckman, University of Chicago"Myth and Measurement is an extraordinarily important book. It will rank with seminal works in labor economics, including Gary Becker's Human Capital, Jacob Miner's Schooling and Earnings, Richard Freeman and James Medoff's What Unions Do?, and Edmund Phelp's (ed.), Microeconomic Foundations of Employment and Inflation Theory. The book will interest everyone involved in the minimum wage debates, and it will cause economists to question seriously the models they use and how they do empirical research."--Ronald G. Ehrenberg, Cornell University"In Card and Krueger's hands, the collage becomes a dangerous weapon; the idea that employment has fallen significantly in the wake of minimum wage increases is attacked with both new evidence and a careful look at previous studies."--Charles Brown, University of Michigan"The most professional work ever done on this highly controversial subject."--Richard Layard, London School of Economics --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

Myth and measurement: The new economics of the minimum wage "Clearly, this book should be read by any economist who wants to stay abreast of substantive, high level debates within the profession.... The book already has assumed an important position within the field of labor economics, and significant research in years to come is likely to revolve around its principle thesis." -- K.A. Couch, Journal of Economics"David Card and Alan Krueger have written a book that represents a phenomenal amount of careful and honest research and that will be a classic in the minimum wage literature and also in the broader field of empirical labor economics.... A model of how to do good believable research, this book will be influential for a long time." -- Paul Osterman, Industrial and Labor Relations Review --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. "Most economists believe that minimum wages invariably reduce employment, but are they right? In this compelling analysis of the U.S. minimum wage, Card and Kreuger show that recent increases in the minimum wage had no adverse effect on employment. This pathbreaking book suggests that economists know less about what the invisible hand is up to than they let on."--Richard Freeman, London School of Economics and Harvard University"Myth and Measurementis an extraordinarily important book. It will rank with seminal works in labor economics, including Gary Becker's Human Capital, Jacob Mincer's Schooling, Earnings, and Experience, Richard Freeman and James Medoff's What Do Unions Do?, and Edmund Phelp's (ed.) Microeconomic Foundations of Employment and Inflation Theory. The book will interest everyone involved in the minimum wage debates, and it will cause economists to question seriously the models they use and how they do empirical research."--Ronald G. Ehrenberg, Cornell University"The analysis of minimum wage by Card and Krueger is both comprehensive and provocative. It challenges the received wisdom and is certain to be a major influence on all future work on the topic."--James J. Heckman, University of Chicago"Myth and Measurement is an extraordinarily important book. It will rank with seminal works in labor economics, including Gary Becker's Human Capital, Jacob Miner's Schooling and Earnings, Richard Freeman and James Medoff's What Unions Do?, and Edmund Phelp's (ed.), Microeconomic Foundations of Employment and Inflation Theory. The book will interest everyone involved in the minimum wage debates, and it will cause economists to question seriously the models they use and how they do empirical research."--Ronald G. Ehrenberg, Cornell University"In Card and Krueger's hands, the collage becomes a dangerous weapon; the idea that employment has fallen significantly in the wake of minimum wage increases is attacked with both new evidence and a careful look at previous studies."--Charles Brown, University of Michigan"The most professional work ever done on this highly controversial subject."--Richard Layard, London School of Economics --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

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Tidewater by Steamboat: A Saga of the Chesapeake

"Belongs on the shelf of anyone interested in the steamboating history of the Chesapeake Bay." -- Maryland Magazine"A splendid history of the famous Weems Line... Mr. Holly has filled his book with magnificent photographs and technical data, which will please any steamboat enthusiast." -- Baltimore Sun"This book offers not only pleasant reading, it presents a comprehensive and accurate overview of steamboat transportation on the Chesapeake up to 1938." -- Maryland Historical Magazine"Maritime history at its best -- not narrowly focused on ships, the particulars of their engines, or the personalities of captains or stewards, but rather an integrated effort that places these vessels in their proper historical context." -- Mariner's Mirror A vivid portrait of steamboats on the Patuxent, the Potomac, and the Rappahannock David C. Holly served as a naval officer in World War II and the Korean War before teaching government and foreign affairs at American University and Hampden-Sydney College. His published work includes Exodus 1947 and Steamboat on the Chesapeake.

Tidewater by Steamboat: A Saga of the Chesapeake "Belongs on the shelf of anyone interested in the steamboating history of the Chesapeake Bay." -- Maryland Magazine"A splendid history of the famous Weems Line... Mr. Holly has filled his book with magnificent photographs and technical data, which will please any steamboat enthusiast." -- Baltimore Sun"This book offers not only pleasant reading, it presents a comprehensive and accurate overview of steamboat transportation on the Chesapeake up to 1938." -- Maryland Historical Magazine"Maritime history at its best -- not narrowly focused on ships, the particulars of their engines, or the personalities of captains or stewards, but rather an integrated effort that places these vessels in their proper historical context." -- Mariner's Mirror A vivid portrait of steamboats on the Patuxent, the Potomac, and the Rappahannock David C. Holly served as a naval officer in World War II and the Korean War before teaching government and foreign affairs at American University and Hampden-Sydney College. His published work includes Exodus 1947 and Steamboat on the Chesapeake.

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Nature's Answer Echinacea-Goldenseal Echinacea and Goldenseal features a proprietary blend of two species of Echinacea, angustifolia and purpurea, plus Goldenseal root (Hydrastis canadensis), herbs recognized for their beneficial effects on mucous membranes. Together they offer a higher level of support in keeping the body's natural defense mechanisms healthy.

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A balanced running shoe that offers fit, comfort, cushioning and control for the runner with a normal foot type. Mesh and synthetic leather upper with 3M reflective detailing provides lightweight, breathable support with increased visibility for night running safety. Molded removable Nitracel Engage sockliner adds personal fit with enhanced cushioning. Guidance Control heel clip and dual-density EVA medial posting delivers stability at heel strike. Rubber midsole shank brings motion control and torsional midfoot support and stability. E.T.S. Cushioning Cartridge in rearfoot with Nitrogen and RIF foams offers cushioning and rebound. Solid rubber outsole with Distance Plus high-abrasion rubber at heel strike.

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Path of Daggers (Wheel of Time)

Robert Jordan's bestselling Wheel of Time epic is one of the most popular fantasy series of all time for a reason. Jordan's world is rich and complex, and he's assembled an endearing, involving core of characters while mapping out an ambitious and engaging story arc. But with the previous book, Crown of Swords, and now with Path of Daggers, the series is in a bit of a holding pattern. Path continues the halting gait of the current plot line: Rand is still on the brink of losing it, all the while juggling the political machinations around him and again taking to the field against the Seanchan. The rest of the Two Rivers kids and company don't seem to be moving much faster. Egwene continues to slowly consolidate her hold as the "true" Amyrlin (finally getting closer to Tar Valon and the inevitable confrontation with Elaida), and Nynaeve and Elayne keep on wandering toward the Lion Throne, again on the run from the Seanchan. Mat Cauthon is barely mentioned, and fellow ta'veren Perrin keeps busy with politics in Ghealdan. The ending does provide promise, though, that book nine might match the pace and passion of the previous books. If you're already hooked, you could sooner overcome a weave of Compulsion than avoid picking up a copy of Path of Daggers. But if you're new to the series, start at the beginning with the engrossing, much-better-paced Eye of the World. --Paul Hughes --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. The eighth book of Jordan's bestselling The Wheel of Time saga (A Crown of Swords, etc.) opens with a renewed invasion by the Seanchans, a conquering race whose arsenal includes man-carrying flying reptiles and enslaved female magic-workers as well as powerful soldiers, many of whom have joined the Seanchans out of fear of the Dragon Reborn. The Dragon himself, Rand al'Thor, appears in only a small part of the narrative, but during that time he endures the ugly experience of seeing his magic kill his friends, heightening his fear that his destiny is to slay everyone he cares about. The first third of the book is a little slower paced than is usual for Jordan, emphasizing the growth of relationships, but the action picks up soon enough. More compact than some previous volumes in the saga, this one has the virtues readers have come to expect from the author: meticulous world-building; deft use of multiple viewpoints; highly original and intelligent systems of magic; an admirable wit; and a continuous awareness of the fate of the turnip farmer or peddler caught in the path of the heroes' armies. Unlike some authors of megasagas, Jordan chooses his words with care, creating people and events that have earned him an enormous readership. For sheer imagination and storytelling skill, if not quite for mythic resonance, The Wheel of Time now rivals Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings. 500,000 first printing; $500,000 ad/promo; author tour. Copyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. The Seanchan press their invasion in this eighth book in a best-selling fantasy series.Copyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. The eighth installment of Jordan's high-fantasy epic, The Wheel of Time, is more convoluted than any of its predecessors, making it something to slog through rather than the fun fest that devotees expect. As usual, various narrative threads proceed in tandem, but this time, they are not interwoven sufficiently to focus the tale. Rand al'Thor, the Dragon Reborn, continues to gather followers; Elayne makes it to Caemlyn to claim her throne; Egwene solidifies her position as the Amyrlin Seat and declares war on Elaida, the usurper to the Seat at the White Tower; Perrin is off doing his stuff; no one knows where Mat is; the Aiel Wise Ones still have Aes Sedai as prisoners; the diverse Aes Sedai groups continue to plot and search out the Black Ajahs among them; the Dark One remains somewhat in the background, his minions showing up only a few times; and rumors--the streets of Tar Valon ran red with blood because of rebel Aes Sedai; there were no rebels and no division of the White Tower; the Black Tower had been broken by Aes Sedai designs; the Dragon Reborn was bound to the Amyrlin Seat, etc., etc., etc.--run rampant. Whew! Jordan's many fans will want to read this episode, anyway, and await whatever follows its cliff-hanging ending. Sally Estes --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. "Robert Jordan has come to dominate the world Tolkien began to reveal....The battle scenes have the breathless urgency of firsthand experience, and the...evil laced into the forces of good, the dangers latent in any promised salvation, the sense of the unavoidable onslaught of unpredictable events bear the marks of American national experience during the last three decades." --The New York Times on The Wheel of Time --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. "Robert Jordan has come to dominate the world Tolkien began to reveal."--The New York TimesThe Wheel of Time turns, and Ages come and pass. What was, what will be, and what is, may yet fall under the Shadow. Let the Dragon ride again on the winds of time.THE WHEEL OF TIMEBook One: The Eye of the WorldBook Two: The Great HuntBook Three: The Dragon RebornBook Four: The Shadow RisingBook Five: The Fires of HeavenBook Six: Lord of ChaosBook Seven: A Crown of SwordsBook Eight: The Path of DaggersBook Nine: Winter's HeartBook Ten: Crossroads of Twilight --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. Robert Jordan was born in 1948 in Charleston, South Carolina. He taught himself to read when he was four with the incidental aid of a twelve-years-older brother, and was tackling Mark Twain and Jules Verne by five. He is a graduate of The Citadel, the Military College of South Carolina, with a degree in physics. He served two tours in Vietnam with the U.S. Army; among his decorations are the Distinguished Flying Cross with bronze oak leaf cluster, the Bronze Star with "V" and bronze oak leaf cluster, and two Vietnamese Gallantry Crosses with palm. A history buff, he has also written dance and theater criticism and enjoyed the outdoor sports of hunting, fishing, and sailing, and the indoor sports of poker, chess, pool, and pipe collecting.Robert Jordan began writing in 1977 and went on to write The Wheel of Time, one of the most important and best selling series in the history of fantasy publishing with over 14 million copies sold in North America, and countless more sold abroad.Robert Jordan died on September 16, 2007, after a courageous battle with the rare blood disease amyloidosis.Michael Kramer has narrated over 100 works for many bestselling authors. He has received Audiofile magazine's Earphones Award for the Kent Family series by John Jakes and for Alan Fulsom's The Day After Tomorrow. He has also read for Robert Jordans epic Wheel of Time fantasy-adventure series. His work includes recording books for the Library of Congresss Talking Books program for the blind and physically handicapped. Michael also works as an actor in the Washington, D.C. area, where he lives with his wife, Jennifer Mendenhall, and their two children. He has appeared as Lord Rivers in Richard III at The Shakespeare Theatre, Howie/Merlin in The Kennedy Centers production of The Light of Excalibur, Sam Riggs and Frederick Savage in Woody Allens Central Park West/Riverside Drive, and Dr. Qari Shah in Tony Kushners Homebody/Kabul at Theatre J.Kate Reading is the recipient of multiple AudioFile Earphones Awards and has been named by AudioFile magazine as a Voice of the Century, as well as the Best Voice in Science Fiction Fantasy in 2008 and 2009. Her audiobook credits include reading for such authors as Jane Austen, Robert Jordan, Edith Wharton, and Sophie Kinsella. She has performed at numerous theaters in Washington D.C. and received a Helen Hayes Award for her performance in Aunt Dan and Lemon. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. CHAPTER 1To Keep the BargainThe Wheel of Time turns, and Ages come and pass, leaving memories that become legend. Legend fades to myth, and even myth is long forgotten when the Age that gave it birth comes again. In one Age, called the Third Age by some, an Age yet to come, an Age long past, a wind rose above the great mountainous island of Tremalking. The wind was not the beginning. There are neither beginnings nor endings to the turning of the Wheel of Time. But it was a beginning.East the wind blew across Tremalking, where the fair-skinned Amayar farmed their fields, and made fine glass and porcelain, and followed the peace of the Water Way. The Amayar ignored the world beyond their scattered islands, for the Water Way taught that this world was only illusion, a mirrored reflection of belief, yet some watched the wind carry dust and deep summer heat where cold winter rains should be falling, and they remembered tales heard from the Atha'an Miere. Tales of the world beyond, and what prophecy said was to come. Some looked to a hill where a massive stone hand rose from the earth, holding a clear crystal sphere larger than many houses. The Amayar had their own prophecies, and some of those spoke of the hand and the sphere. And the end of illusions.Onward the wind blew into the Sea of Storms, eastward beneath a searing sun in a sky abandoned by clouds, whipping the tops of green sea swells, battling winds from the south and westward winds, shearing and swirling as the waters below heaved. Not yet the storms of winter's heart, though winter should have been half gone, much less the greater storms of a dying summer, but winds and currents that could be used by ocean-faring folk to coast around the continent from World's End to Mayene and beyond, then back again. Eastward the wind howled, over rolling ocean where the great whales rose and sounded, and flying fish soared on outstretched fins two paces and more across, eastward, now whirling north, east and north, over small fleets of fishing ships dragging their nets in the shallower seas. Some of those fishermen stood gaping, hands idle on the lines, staring at a huge array of tall vessels and smaller that purposefully rode the wind's hard breath, shattering swells with bluff bows, slicing swells with narrow, their banner a golden hawk with talons clutching lightning, a multitude of streaming banners like portents of storm. East and north and on, and the wind reached the broad, ship-filled harbor of Ebou Dar, where hundreds of Sea Folk vessels rode as they did in many ports, awaiting word of the Coramoor, the Chosen One.Across the harbor the wind roared, tossing small ships and large, across the city itself, gleaming white beneath the unfettered sun, spires and walls and color-ringed domes, streets and canals bustling with the storied southern industry. Around the shining domes and slender towers of the Tarasin Palace the wind swirled, carrying the tang of salt, lifting the flag of Altara, two golden leopards on a field of red and blue, and the banners of ruling House Mitsobar, the Sword and Anchor, green on white. Not yet the storm, but a harbinger of storms.Skin prickled between Aviendha's shoulder blades as she strode ahead of her companions through palace hallways tiled in dozens of pleasing bright hues. A sense of being watched that she had last felt while still wed to the spear. Imagination, she told herself. Imagination and knowing there are enemies about I cannot face! Not so long ago that crawling sensation had meant someone might be intending to kill her. Death was nothing to fear--everyone died, today or on another--but she did not want to die like a rabbit kicking in a snare. She had toh to meet.Servants scurried by close along the walls, bobbing bows and curtsies, dropping their eyes almost as if they understood the shame of the lives they lived, yet surely it could not be them that made her want to twist her shoulders. She had tried schooling herself to see servants, but even now, with the skin creeping on her back, her gaze slid around them. It had to be imagination, and nerves. This was a day for imagination and nerves.Unlike the servants, rich silk tapestries snagged at her eye, and the gilded stand-lamps and ceiling lamps lining the corridors. Paper-thin porcelain in reds and yellows and greens and blues stood in wall niches and tall openwork cabinets alongside ornaments of gold and silver, ivory and crystal, scores upon scores of bowls and vases and caskets and statuettes. Only the most beautiful truly caught her gaze; whatever wetlanders thought, beauty held more worth than gold. There was much beauty here. She would not have minded taking her share of the fifth from this place.Vexed with herself, she frowned. That was not an honorable thought beneath a roof that had offered her shade and water freely. Without ceremony, true, but also without debt or blood, steel or need. Yet better that than thinking about a small boy alone somewhere out in this corrupt city. Any city was corrupt--of that much she was certain, now, having seen some part of four--but Ebou Dar was the last where she would have let a child run loose. What she could not understand was why thoughts of Olver came unless she worked to avoid them. He was no part of the toh she had to Elayne, and to Rand al'Thor. A Shaido spear had taken his father, starvation and hardship his mother, yet had it been her own spear that took both, the boy was still a treekiller, Cairhienin. Why should she fret over a child from that blood? Why? She attempted to concentrate on the weave she was to make, but although she had practiced under Elayne's eye until she could have formed it sleeping, Olver's wide-mouthed face intruded. Birgitte worried about him even more than she, but Birgitte's breast held a strangely soft heart for small boys, especially ugly ones.Sighing, Aviendha gave up trying to ignore her companions' conversation behind her, though irritation crackled through it like heat lightning. Even that was better than upsetting herself over a son of treekillers. Oathbreakers. A despised blood the world would be better off without. No concern or worry of hers. None. Mat Cauthon would find the boy in any case. He could find anything, it seemed. And listening settled her, somehow. The prickling faded away."I don't like it one bit!" Nynaeve was muttering, continuing an argument begun back in their rooms. "Not a bit, Lan, do you hear me?" She had announced her dislike at least twenty times already, but Nynaeve never surrendered just because she had lost. Short and dark-eyed, she strode fiercely, kicking her divided blue skirts, one hand rising to hover near her thick, waist-long braid, then thrust down firmly before rising again. Nynaeve kept a tight hold on anger and irritation when Lan was around. Or tried to. An inordinate pride filled her about marrying him. The close-fitting embroidered blue coat over her yellow-slashed silk riding dress hung open, showing far too much bosom in the wetlander way, just so she could display his heavy gold finger ring on a fine chain around her neck. "You have no right to promise to take care of me like that, Lan Mandragoran," she went on firmly. "I am not a porcelain figurine!"He paced at her side, a man of proper size, towering head and shoulders and more above her, the eye-wrenching cloak of a Warder hanging down his back. His face seemed hacked from stone, and his gaze weighed the threat in every servant who passed, examined every crossing corridor and wall niche for hidden attackers. Readiness radiated from him, a lion on the brink of his charge. Aviendha had grown up around dangerous men, but never one to match Aan'allein. Had death been a man, she would have been him."You are Aes Sedai, and I am a Warder," he said in a deep, level voice. "Taking care of you is my duty." His tone softened, conflicting sharply with his angular face and bleak, never-changing eyes. "Besides, caring for you is my heart's desire, Nynaeve. You can ask or demand anything of me, but never to let you die without trying to save you. The day you die, I die."That last he had not said before, not in Aviendha's hearing, and it hit Nynaeve like a blow to the stomach; her eyes started half out of her head, and her mouth worked soundlessly. She appeared to recover quickly, though, as always. Pretending to resettle her blue-plumed hat, a ridiculous thing like a strange bird roosting atop her head, she shot a glance at him from beneath the wide brim.Aviendha had begun to suspect that the other woman often used silence and supposedly significant looks to cover ignorance. She suspected Nynaeve knew little more about men, about dealing with one man, than she did herself. Facing them with knives and spears was much easier than loving one. Much easier. How did women manage being married to them? Aviendha had a desperate need to learn, and no idea how. Married to Aan'allein only a day, Nynaeve had changed much more than simply in trying to control her temper. She seemed to flit from startlement to shock, however much she attempted to hide it. She fell into dreaminess at odd moments, blushed at innocuous questions, and--she denied this fiercely, even when Aviendha had seen her--she giggled over nothing at all. There was no point in trying to learn anything from Nynaeve."I suppose you're going to tell me about Warders and Aes Sedai again, as well," Elayne said coolly to Birgitte. "Well, you and I aren't married. I expect you to guard my back, but I will not have you making promises about me behind it." Elayne wore garments as inappropriate as Nynaeve's, a gold-embroidered Ebou Dari riding dress of green silk, suitably high-necked but with an oval opening that bared the inner slopes of her breasts. Wetlanders spluttered at the mention of a sweat tent or being unclothed in front of gai'shain, then walked about half-exposed where any stranger could see. Aviendha did not really mind for Nynaeve, but Elayne was her near-sister. And would b... --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. Mark Rolston wins the difficult pronunciation contest hands down. "Seanchan," "Shaido Aiel," "Ebou Dar," "Nynaeve," "Aviendha" all roll off his tongue easily. Jordan's sequel to A CROWN OF SWORDS is action packed with battles, skirmishes and intrigues. For the uninitiated, the abridged plot is a bit difficult to follow, but Rolston easily differentiates the numerous characters, and his inflections let listeners know who wears the white hats. Rolston's laid-back style is bound to win fans. S.C.A. AudioFile 2000, Portland, Maine-- Copyright AudioFile, Portland, Maine --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Path of Daggers (Wheel of Time) Robert Jordan's bestselling Wheel of Time epic is one of the most popular fantasy series of all time for a reason. Jordan's world is rich and complex, and he's assembled an endearing, involving core of characters while mapping out an ambitious and engaging story arc. But with the previous book, Crown of Swords, and now with Path of Daggers, the series is in a bit of a holding pattern. Path continues the halting gait of the current plot line: Rand is still on the brink of losing it, all the while juggling the political machinations around him and again taking to the field against the Seanchan. The rest of the Two Rivers kids and company don't seem to be moving much faster. Egwene continues to slowly consolidate her hold as the "true" Amyrlin (finally getting closer to Tar Valon and the inevitable confrontation with Elaida), and Nynaeve and Elayne keep on wandering toward the Lion Throne, again on the run from the Seanchan. Mat Cauthon is barely mentioned, and fellow ta'veren Perrin keeps busy with politics in Ghealdan. The ending does provide promise, though, that book nine might match the pace and passion of the previous books. If you're already hooked, you could sooner overcome a weave of Compulsion than avoid picking up a copy of Path of Daggers. But if you're new to the series, start at the beginning with the engrossing, much-better-paced Eye of the World. --Paul Hughes --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. The eighth book of Jordan's bestselling The Wheel of Time saga (A Crown of Swords, etc.) opens with a renewed invasion by the Seanchans, a conquering race whose arsenal includes man-carrying flying reptiles and enslaved female magic-workers as well as powerful soldiers, many of whom have joined the Seanchans out of fear of the Dragon Reborn. The Dragon himself, Rand al'Thor, appears in only a small part of the narrative, but during that time he endures the ugly experience of seeing his magic kill his friends, heightening his fear that his destiny is to slay everyone he cares about. The first third of the book is a little slower paced than is usual for Jordan, emphasizing the growth of relationships, but the action picks up soon enough. More compact than some previous volumes in the saga, this one has the virtues readers have come to expect from the author: meticulous world-building; deft use of multiple viewpoints; highly original and intelligent systems of magic; an admirable wit; and a continuous awareness of the fate of the turnip farmer or peddler caught in the path of the heroes' armies. Unlike some authors of megasagas, Jordan chooses his words with care, creating people and events that have earned him an enormous readership. For sheer imagination and storytelling skill, if not quite for mythic resonance, The Wheel of Time now rivals Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings. 500,000 first printing; $500,000 ad/promo; author tour. Copyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. The Seanchan press their invasion in this eighth book in a best-selling fantasy series.Copyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. The eighth installment of Jordan's high-fantasy epic, The Wheel of Time, is more convoluted than any of its predecessors, making it something to slog through rather than the fun fest that devotees expect. As usual, various narrative threads proceed in tandem, but this time, they are not interwoven sufficiently to focus the tale. Rand al'Thor, the Dragon Reborn, continues to gather followers; Elayne makes it to Caemlyn to claim her throne; Egwene solidifies her position as the Amyrlin Seat and declares war on Elaida, the usurper to the Seat at the White Tower; Perrin is off doing his stuff; no one knows where Mat is; the Aiel Wise Ones still have Aes Sedai as prisoners; the diverse Aes Sedai groups continue to plot and search out the Black Ajahs among them; the Dark One remains somewhat in the background, his minions showing up only a few times; and rumors--the streets of Tar Valon ran red with blood because of rebel Aes Sedai; there were no rebels and no division of the White Tower; the Black Tower had been broken by Aes Sedai designs; the Dragon Reborn was bound to the Amyrlin Seat, etc., etc., etc.--run rampant. Whew! Jordan's many fans will want to read this episode, anyway, and await whatever follows its cliff-hanging ending. Sally Estes --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. "Robert Jordan has come to dominate the world Tolkien began to reveal....The battle scenes have the breathless urgency of firsthand experience, and the...evil laced into the forces of good, the dangers latent in any promised salvation, the sense of the unavoidable onslaught of unpredictable events bear the marks of American national experience during the last three decades." --The New York Times on The Wheel of Time --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. "Robert Jordan has come to dominate the world Tolkien began to reveal."--The New York TimesThe Wheel of Time turns, and Ages come and pass. What was, what will be, and what is, may yet fall under the Shadow. Let the Dragon ride again on the winds of time.THE WHEEL OF TIMEBook One: The Eye of the WorldBook Two: The Great HuntBook Three: The Dragon RebornBook Four: The Shadow RisingBook Five: The Fires of HeavenBook Six: Lord of ChaosBook Seven: A Crown of SwordsBook Eight: The Path of DaggersBook Nine: Winter's HeartBook Ten: Crossroads of Twilight --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. Robert Jordan was born in 1948 in Charleston, South Carolina. He taught himself to read when he was four with the incidental aid of a twelve-years-older brother, and was tackling Mark Twain and Jules Verne by five. He is a graduate of The Citadel, the Military College of South Carolina, with a degree in physics. He served two tours in Vietnam with the U.S. Army; among his decorations are the Distinguished Flying Cross with bronze oak leaf cluster, the Bronze Star with "V" and bronze oak leaf cluster, and two Vietnamese Gallantry Crosses with palm. A history buff, he has also written dance and theater criticism and enjoyed the outdoor sports of hunting, fishing, and sailing, and the indoor sports of poker, chess, pool, and pipe collecting.Robert Jordan began writing in 1977 and went on to write The Wheel of Time, one of the most important and best selling series in the history of fantasy publishing with over 14 million copies sold in North America, and countless more sold abroad.Robert Jordan died on September 16, 2007, after a courageous battle with the rare blood disease amyloidosis.Michael Kramer has narrated over 100 works for many bestselling authors. He has received Audiofile magazine's Earphones Award for the Kent Family series by John Jakes and for Alan Fulsom's The Day After Tomorrow. He has also read for Robert Jordans epic Wheel of Time fantasy-adventure series. His work includes recording books for the Library of Congresss Talking Books program for the blind and physically handicapped. Michael also works as an actor in the Washington, D.C. area, where he lives with his wife, Jennifer Mendenhall, and their two children. He has appeared as Lord Rivers in Richard III at The Shakespeare Theatre, Howie/Merlin in The Kennedy Centers production of The Light of Excalibur, Sam Riggs and Frederick Savage in Woody Allens Central Park West/Riverside Drive, and Dr. Qari Shah in Tony Kushners Homebody/Kabul at Theatre J.Kate Reading is the recipient of multiple AudioFile Earphones Awards and has been named by AudioFile magazine as a Voice of the Century, as well as the Best Voice in Science Fiction Fantasy in 2008 and 2009. Her audiobook credits include reading for such authors as Jane Austen, Robert Jordan, Edith Wharton, and Sophie Kinsella. She has performed at numerous theaters in Washington D.C. and received a Helen Hayes Award for her performance in Aunt Dan and Lemon. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. CHAPTER 1To Keep the BargainThe Wheel of Time turns, and Ages come and pass, leaving memories that become legend. Legend fades to myth, and even myth is long forgotten when the Age that gave it birth comes again. In one Age, called the Third Age by some, an Age yet to come, an Age long past, a wind rose above the great mountainous island of Tremalking. The wind was not the beginning. There are neither beginnings nor endings to the turning of the Wheel of Time. But it was a beginning.East the wind blew across Tremalking, where the fair-skinned Amayar farmed their fields, and made fine glass and porcelain, and followed the peace of the Water Way. The Amayar ignored the world beyond their scattered islands, for the Water Way taught that this world was only illusion, a mirrored reflection of belief, yet some watched the wind carry dust and deep summer heat where cold winter rains should be falling, and they remembered tales heard from the Atha'an Miere. Tales of the world beyond, and what prophecy said was to come. Some looked to a hill where a massive stone hand rose from the earth, holding a clear crystal sphere larger than many houses. The Amayar had their own prophecies, and some of those spoke of the hand and the sphere. And the end of illusions.Onward the wind blew into the Sea of Storms, eastward beneath a searing sun in a sky abandoned by clouds, whipping the tops of green sea swells, battling winds from the south and westward winds, shearing and swirling as the waters below heaved. Not yet the storms of winter's heart, though winter should have been half gone, much less the greater storms of a dying summer, but winds and currents that could be used by ocean-faring folk to coast around the continent from World's End to Mayene and beyond, then back again. Eastward the wind howled, over rolling ocean where the great whales rose and sounded, and flying fish soared on outstretched fins two paces and more across, eastward, now whirling north, east and north, over small fleets of fishing ships dragging their nets in the shallower seas. Some of those fishermen stood gaping, hands idle on the lines, staring at a huge array of tall vessels and smaller that purposefully rode the wind's hard breath, shattering swells with bluff bows, slicing swells with narrow, their banner a golden hawk with talons clutching lightning, a multitude of streaming banners like portents of storm. East and north and on, and the wind reached the broad, ship-filled harbor of Ebou Dar, where hundreds of Sea Folk vessels rode as they did in many ports, awaiting word of the Coramoor, the Chosen One.Across the harbor the wind roared, tossing small ships and large, across the city itself, gleaming white beneath the unfettered sun, spires and walls and color-ringed domes, streets and canals bustling with the storied southern industry. Around the shining domes and slender towers of the Tarasin Palace the wind swirled, carrying the tang of salt, lifting the flag of Altara, two golden leopards on a field of red and blue, and the banners of ruling House Mitsobar, the Sword and Anchor, green on white. Not yet the storm, but a harbinger of storms.Skin prickled between Aviendha's shoulder blades as she strode ahead of her companions through palace hallways tiled in dozens of pleasing bright hues. A sense of being watched that she had last felt while still wed to the spear. Imagination, she told herself. Imagination and knowing there are enemies about I cannot face! Not so long ago that crawling sensation had meant someone might be intending to kill her. Death was nothing to fear--everyone died, today or on another--but she did not want to die like a rabbit kicking in a snare. She had toh to meet.Servants scurried by close along the walls, bobbing bows and curtsies, dropping their eyes almost as if they understood the shame of the lives they lived, yet surely it could not be them that made her want to twist her shoulders. She had tried schooling herself to see servants, but even now, with the skin creeping on her back, her gaze slid around them. It had to be imagination, and nerves. This was a day for imagination and nerves.Unlike the servants, rich silk tapestries snagged at her eye, and the gilded stand-lamps and ceiling lamps lining the corridors. Paper-thin porcelain in reds and yellows and greens and blues stood in wall niches and tall openwork cabinets alongside ornaments of gold and silver, ivory and crystal, scores upon scores of bowls and vases and caskets and statuettes. Only the most beautiful truly caught her gaze; whatever wetlanders thought, beauty held more worth than gold. There was much beauty here. She would not have minded taking her share of the fifth from this place.Vexed with herself, she frowned. That was not an honorable thought beneath a roof that had offered her shade and water freely. Without ceremony, true, but also without debt or blood, steel or need. Yet better that than thinking about a small boy alone somewhere out in this corrupt city. Any city was corrupt--of that much she was certain, now, having seen some part of four--but Ebou Dar was the last where she would have let a child run loose. What she could not understand was why thoughts of Olver came unless she worked to avoid them. He was no part of the toh she had to Elayne, and to Rand al'Thor. A Shaido spear had taken his father, starvation and hardship his mother, yet had it been her own spear that took both, the boy was still a treekiller, Cairhienin. Why should she fret over a child from that blood? Why? She attempted to concentrate on the weave she was to make, but although she had practiced under Elayne's eye until she could have formed it sleeping, Olver's wide-mouthed face intruded. Birgitte worried about him even more than she, but Birgitte's breast held a strangely soft heart for small boys, especially ugly ones.Sighing, Aviendha gave up trying to ignore her companions' conversation behind her, though irritation crackled through it like heat lightning. Even that was better than upsetting herself over a son of treekillers. Oathbreakers. A despised blood the world would be better off without. No concern or worry of hers. None. Mat Cauthon would find the boy in any case. He could find anything, it seemed. And listening settled her, somehow. The prickling faded away."I don't like it one bit!" Nynaeve was muttering, continuing an argument begun back in their rooms. "Not a bit, Lan, do you hear me?" She had announced her dislike at least twenty times already, but Nynaeve never surrendered just because she had lost. Short and dark-eyed, she strode fiercely, kicking her divided blue skirts, one hand rising to hover near her thick, waist-long braid, then thrust down firmly before rising again. Nynaeve kept a tight hold on anger and irritation when Lan was around. Or tried to. An inordinate pride filled her about marrying him. The close-fitting embroidered blue coat over her yellow-slashed silk riding dress hung open, showing far too much bosom in the wetlander way, just so she could display his heavy gold finger ring on a fine chain around her neck. "You have no right to promise to take care of me like that, Lan Mandragoran," she went on firmly. "I am not a porcelain figurine!"He paced at her side, a man of proper size, towering head and shoulders and more above her, the eye-wrenching cloak of a Warder hanging down his back. His face seemed hacked from stone, and his gaze weighed the threat in every servant who passed, examined every crossing corridor and wall niche for hidden attackers. Readiness radiated from him, a lion on the brink of his charge. Aviendha had grown up around dangerous men, but never one to match Aan'allein. Had death been a man, she would have been him."You are Aes Sedai, and I am a Warder," he said in a deep, level voice. "Taking care of you is my duty." His tone softened, conflicting sharply with his angular face and bleak, never-changing eyes. "Besides, caring for you is my heart's desire, Nynaeve. You can ask or demand anything of me, but never to let you die without trying to save you. The day you die, I die."That last he had not said before, not in Aviendha's hearing, and it hit Nynaeve like a blow to the stomach; her eyes started half out of her head, and her mouth worked soundlessly. She appeared to recover quickly, though, as always. Pretending to resettle her blue-plumed hat, a ridiculous thing like a strange bird roosting atop her head, she shot a glance at him from beneath the wide brim.Aviendha had begun to suspect that the other woman often used silence and supposedly significant looks to cover ignorance. She suspected Nynaeve knew little more about men, about dealing with one man, than she did herself. Facing them with knives and spears was much easier than loving one. Much easier. How did women manage being married to them? Aviendha had a desperate need to learn, and no idea how. Married to Aan'allein only a day, Nynaeve had changed much more than simply in trying to control her temper. She seemed to flit from startlement to shock, however much she attempted to hide it. She fell into dreaminess at odd moments, blushed at innocuous questions, and--she denied this fiercely, even when Aviendha had seen her--she giggled over nothing at all. There was no point in trying to learn anything from Nynaeve."I suppose you're going to tell me about Warders and Aes Sedai again, as well," Elayne said coolly to Birgitte. "Well, you and I aren't married. I expect you to guard my back, but I will not have you making promises about me behind it." Elayne wore garments as inappropriate as Nynaeve's, a gold-embroidered Ebou Dari riding dress of green silk, suitably high-necked but with an oval opening that bared the inner slopes of her breasts. Wetlanders spluttered at the mention of a sweat tent or being unclothed in front of gai'shain, then walked about half-exposed where any stranger could see. Aviendha did not really mind for Nynaeve, but Elayne was her near-sister. And would b... --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. Mark Rolston wins the difficult pronunciation contest hands down. "Seanchan," "Shaido Aiel," "Ebou Dar," "Nynaeve," "Aviendha" all roll off his tongue easily. Jordan's sequel to A CROWN OF SWORDS is action packed with battles, skirmishes and intrigues. For the uninitiated, the abridged plot is a bit difficult to follow, but Rolston easily differentiates the numerous characters, and his inflections let listeners know who wears the white hats. Rolston's laid-back style is bound to win fans. S.C.A. AudioFile 2000, Portland, Maine-- Copyright AudioFile, Portland, Maine --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Compass Reading Fundamentals

Kartar Diamond is a classically trained Feng Shui master who has been consulting since 1992. She earned her title and training from Grand Master Larry Sang, who founded the American Feng Shui Insitute in Los Angeles. Kartar has been one of Master Sang's most prolific graduates and senior instructors. Kartar resides in Southern California, but advises people all over the world. Having done long distance consultations for many years, the Compass Reading Fundamentals DVD has been the result of fine-tuning this type of consultation. Kartar also mentors many Feng Shui students and felt the need for an instructional DVD of this type. Kartar Diamond is not only the director and producer of this DVD, but she is also the author and publisher of other books and learning materials. Her books are available on a number of websites including Amazon and they include: Feng Shui for Skeptics, The Feng Shui Matrix and The Feng Shui Continuum. The DVD makes a wonderful companion to these books. As well, Kartar authored FENG SHUI for Mommies, produced by Dr. Lee Bender in collaboration with Lulu.com and Kartar has e-workbooks for all of these books on her own website. Compass Reading Fundamentals: How to Take an Accurate Reading In Person or with Tools from the Internet was created for the Feng Shui student or Feng Shui Client in mind. Feng Shui Master Kartar Diamond has been mentoring students for many years and she has also been consulting with people long distance for many years as well. Giving people the tools they need to be proficient in doing a compass reading is the focus of this DVD. Kartar also shows and explains to viewers what kinds of mistakes will result in an inaccurate compass reading. She demonstrates taking outside readings as well as how to use the Internet to accomodate the magnetic declination for anywhere in the world. This DVD provides the necessary tools for a student to continue their Feng Shui studies and it also guides the potential Long Distance Client in how to supply the correct orientation of their property to a highly trained Feng Shui practitioner. Even though there are some New Age versions of Feng Shui, which do not factor in the compass reading, a tremendous amount of information is missing from the analysis if a compass reading is ignored. The compass is the essential tool of the trade.

Compass Reading Fundamentals Kartar Diamond is a classically trained Feng Shui master who has been consulting since 1992. She earned her title and training from Grand Master Larry Sang, who founded the American Feng Shui Insitute in Los Angeles. Kartar has been one of Master Sang's most prolific graduates and senior instructors. Kartar resides in Southern California, but advises people all over the world. Having done long distance consultations for many years, the Compass Reading Fundamentals DVD has been the result of fine-tuning this type of consultation. Kartar also mentors many Feng Shui students and felt the need for an instructional DVD of this type. Kartar Diamond is not only the director and producer of this DVD, but she is also the author and publisher of other books and learning materials. Her books are available on a number of websites including Amazon and they include: Feng Shui for Skeptics, The Feng Shui Matrix and The Feng Shui Continuum. The DVD makes a wonderful companion to these books. As well, Kartar authored FENG SHUI for Mommies, produced by Dr. Lee Bender in collaboration with Lulu.com and Kartar has e-workbooks for all of these books on her own website. Compass Reading Fundamentals: How to Take an Accurate Reading In Person or with Tools from the Internet was created for the Feng Shui student or Feng Shui Client in mind. Feng Shui Master Kartar Diamond has been mentoring students for many years and she has also been consulting with people long distance for many years as well. Giving people the tools they need to be proficient in doing a compass reading is the focus of this DVD. Kartar also shows and explains to viewers what kinds of mistakes will result in an inaccurate compass reading. She demonstrates taking outside readings as well as how to use the Internet to accomodate the magnetic declination for anywhere in the world. This DVD provides the necessary tools for a student to continue their Feng Shui studies and it also guides the potential Long Distance Client in how to supply the correct orientation of their property to a highly trained Feng Shui practitioner. Even though there are some New Age versions of Feng Shui, which do not factor in the compass reading, a tremendous amount of information is missing from the analysis if a compass reading is ignored. The compass is the essential tool of the trade.

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Enchanted Renaissance Ball

Your little one will love to act out the Renaissance Ball dance scene with Giselle and Robert McKenzie. Wonderful addition to any doll collection for an Enchanted fan.

Enchanted Renaissance Ball Your little one will love to act out the Renaissance Ball dance scene with Giselle and Robert McKenzie. Wonderful addition to any doll collection for an Enchanted fan.

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DashMat Original Dashboard Cover Porsche 968 (Premium Carpet, Beige)

Since 1979 DashMat has been the most recognized, best-selling dash protector available. Custom-patterned for a perfect fit, DashMats help protect the dash surface from UV sun and to cover blemishes and imperfections in older dashboards. DashMats keep the interior cooler in the summer and warmer in the winter while reducing hazardous windshield glare. The original DashMat is made of high-quality polyester fabric made from 100% post-consumer recycled plastic bottles. The soft Foss fiber carpet wont fray or unravel and is available in various colors to match almost any interior.

DashMat Original Dashboard Cover Porsche 968 (Premium Carpet, Beige) Since 1979 DashMat has been the most recognized, best-selling dash protector available. Custom-patterned for a perfect fit, DashMats help protect the dash surface from UV sun and to cover blemishes and imperfections in older dashboards. DashMats keep the interior cooler in the summer and warmer in the winter while reducing hazardous windshield glare. The original DashMat is made of high-quality polyester fabric made from 100% post-consumer recycled plastic bottles. The soft Foss fiber carpet wont fray or unravel and is available in various colors to match almost any interior.

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Everly B-52 Electric Strings .011-.048 Medium/9211

52% iron mixed with 48% nickel is the formula for Alloy-52, the material used in the Everly 9210 B-52 Rockers Alloy Medium Guitar Strings. This magnetically active alloy makes for an extremely durable, highly responsive electric guitar string, with awesome resonance characteristics. It resists tarnish up to 3 times over its nickel-plated steel predecessor and delivers more sustain and overtones. Alloy-52 is a mysterious metallic substance found in the desert just outside Pahrump, Nevada.

Everly B-52 Electric Strings .011-.048 Medium/9211 52% iron mixed with 48% nickel is the formula for Alloy-52, the material used in the Everly 9210 B-52 Rockers Alloy Medium Guitar Strings. This magnetically active alloy makes for an extremely durable, highly responsive electric guitar string, with awesome resonance characteristics. It resists tarnish up to 3 times over its nickel-plated steel predecessor and delivers more sustain and overtones. Alloy-52 is a mysterious metallic substance found in the desert just outside Pahrump, Nevada.

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Pfaltzgraff Delicious Blue Ribbon Spoon Rest

Give yourself first prize for every meal with this sculpted spoon rest from Pfaltzgraffs Delicious line. Shaped like a country fair blue ribbon, the durable stoneware piece is gently scooped to cup your ladles, spoons, and spatulas. Like the rest of the Delicious pattern, the piece has a base of glossy cream-colored glaze. Gingham check, hand-painted apples, and a tiny ladybug add color and cheer. Safe for the dishwasher, the spoon rest measures 8 by 5 inches and carries Pfaltzgraffs 3-year warranty. --Emily Bedard Pfaltzgraff Delicious Blue Ribbon Spoon Rest

Pfaltzgraff Delicious Blue Ribbon Spoon Rest Give yourself first prize for every meal with this sculpted spoon rest from Pfaltzgraffs Delicious line. Shaped like a country fair blue ribbon, the durable stoneware piece is gently scooped to cup your ladles, spoons, and spatulas. Like the rest of the Delicious pattern, the piece has a base of glossy cream-colored glaze. Gingham check, hand-painted apples, and a tiny ladybug add color and cheer. Safe for the dishwasher, the spoon rest measures 8 by 5 inches and carries Pfaltzgraffs 3-year warranty. --Emily Bedard Pfaltzgraff Delicious Blue Ribbon Spoon Rest

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Refurbished Olympus FE-130 5.1MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom

[Note: This item has been refurbished by the original manufacturer and is backed by a 90 day manufacturer warranty. Please see Product Features for more details.] The Olympus FE-130 5.1MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom is a point-and-shoot digital camera that combines ease-of-use, style, and performance to deliver a seamless digital experience. The 5.1-megapixel FE-130 produces high-quality images, while a unique Digital Image Stabilization Mode ensures that you will capture crisp, clear pictures that are free from the blur sometimes caused by camera shake or moving subjects. One of the camera's many assets is its built-in Help Guide that combines a manual explaining all of the terminology of specific functions, a reference that explains the preprogrammed scene modes, and a tutorial shooting guide that educates users on how to accomplish specific effects, such as shooting into backlight and adjusting coloration. The shooting guide not only provides detailed descriptions for various photographic scenarios, but also sets the camera with the touch of a button, making the transition from learning to doing instantaneous. In other words, you don't have to be an expert to produce professional-quality shots every time. The FE-130's 3x optical zoom lens ranges from 6.3-18.9 millimeters (38 to 114-millimeter equivalent in 35mm photography), and combines with a 4x digital zoom to deliver a total 12x zoom, so almost no photo opportunity is out of reach. The high-resolution CCD image sensor captures all the details in your images to create prints without a loss of clarity and allows you to produce high-quality prints that can be cropped and enlarged to 13 x 17 inches. The large 2.0-inch LCD can double as a picture viewer, making it perfect for sharing pictures on the fly. The Olympus FE-130 features an easy-to-use One-Touch design with individual buttons for shooting, reviewing, and deleting images conveniently located on the top of the cameras. The Help Guide, direct print, zoom, and delete options are at your fingertips, and the Macro mode, Flash mode, and a self-timer are located on an arrow pad for quick use while setting up the perfect composition. With 2 shooting pre-set shooting modes that accessible via a rotating dial and menu button on the back of the camera, you're guaranteed to capture great images in a variety of lighting situations, such as Sunset, Portrait, and Night Scene. The camera even includes a QuickTime Movie mode that lets you create short movies of events that can be e-mailed to family and friends. When you want to download your files to a computer, the camera's USB AutoConnect feature connects the camera directly via USB 2.0 cable and requires no software. Advanced in-camera editing features let you add colorful borders and titles to your images, adjust brightness and saturation, crop and resize images, switch from color to black and white or sepia, and even fix red-eye -- all without using a computer. The FE-130 also includes Olympus Master software which provides the ultimate in digital imaging management for both PC and Mac users. An intuitive user interface makes downloading to your computer quick and simple. Images are searchable by date or keyword in the Calendar View and online support, templates, and other user services are just a click away. Being PictBridge compatible, images can then be printed directly on any Pict-Bridge compatible printer, without needing to connect to your computer. The FE-130's slim design -- it's a mere 1.0 inch thick -- makes it easy to carry in a small purse or a pocket. What's in the Box FE-130 digital camera, wrist strap, USB cable, video cable, 2 AA batteries, basic instruction manual, quick start guide, warranty card, ImageLink tray, and CD-ROM (Olympus Master Software, advanced manual). Shooting pictures will feel as familiar as it's always been with this easy-to-use Olympus FE-130 digital camera. With 5.1 mega pixels, Digital Image Stabilization, 22 pre-set shooting modes and dedicated buttons that allow you to take, review, delete and print pictures effortlessly, you'll have great photos of family reunions, vacations, graduation parties, birthday parties, sunsets and more!

Refurbished Olympus FE-130 5.1MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom [Note: This item has been refurbished by the original manufacturer and is backed by a 90 day manufacturer warranty. Please see Product Features for more details.] The Olympus FE-130 5.1MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom is a point-and-shoot digital camera that combines ease-of-use, style, and performance to deliver a seamless digital experience. The 5.1-megapixel FE-130 produces high-quality images, while a unique Digital Image Stabilization Mode ensures that you will capture crisp, clear pictures that are free from the blur sometimes caused by camera shake or moving subjects. One of the camera's many assets is its built-in Help Guide that combines a manual explaining all of the terminology of specific functions, a reference that explains the preprogrammed scene modes, and a tutorial shooting guide that educates users on how to accomplish specific effects, such as shooting into backlight and adjusting coloration. The shooting guide not only provides detailed descriptions for various photographic scenarios, but also sets the camera with the touch of a button, making the transition from learning to doing instantaneous. In other words, you don't have to be an expert to produce professional-quality shots every time. The FE-130's 3x optical zoom lens ranges from 6.3-18.9 millimeters (38 to 114-millimeter equivalent in 35mm photography), and combines with a 4x digital zoom to deliver a total 12x zoom, so almost no photo opportunity is out of reach. The high-resolution CCD image sensor captures all the details in your images to create prints without a loss of clarity and allows you to produce high-quality prints that can be cropped and enlarged to 13 x 17 inches. The large 2.0-inch LCD can double as a picture viewer, making it perfect for sharing pictures on the fly. The Olympus FE-130 features an easy-to-use One-Touch design with individual buttons for shooting, reviewing, and deleting images conveniently located on the top of the cameras. The Help Guide, direct print, zoom, and delete options are at your fingertips, and the Macro mode, Flash mode, and a self-timer are located on an arrow pad for quick use while setting up the perfect composition. With 2 shooting pre-set shooting modes that accessible via a rotating dial and menu button on the back of the camera, you're guaranteed to capture great images in a variety of lighting situations, such as Sunset, Portrait, and Night Scene. The camera even includes a QuickTime Movie mode that lets you create short movies of events that can be e-mailed to family and friends. When you want to download your files to a computer, the camera's USB AutoConnect feature connects the camera directly via USB 2.0 cable and requires no software. Advanced in-camera editing features let you add colorful borders and titles to your images, adjust brightness and saturation, crop and resize images, switch from color to black and white or sepia, and even fix red-eye -- all without using a computer. The FE-130 also includes Olympus Master software which provides the ultimate in digital imaging management for both PC and Mac users. An intuitive user interface makes downloading to your computer quick and simple. Images are searchable by date or keyword in the Calendar View and online support, templates, and other user services are just a click away. Being PictBridge compatible, images can then be printed directly on any Pict-Bridge compatible printer, without needing to connect to your computer. The FE-130's slim design -- it's a mere 1.0 inch thick -- makes it easy to carry in a small purse or a pocket. What's in the Box FE-130 digital camera, wrist strap, USB cable, video cable, 2 AA batteries, basic instruction manual, quick start guide, warranty card, ImageLink tray, and CD-ROM (Olympus Master Software, advanced manual). Shooting pictures will feel as familiar as it's always been with this easy-to-use Olympus FE-130 digital camera. With 5.1 mega pixels, Digital Image Stabilization, 22 pre-set shooting modes and dedicated buttons that allow you to take, review, delete and print pictures effortlessly, you'll have great photos of family reunions, vacations, graduation parties, birthday parties, sunsets and more!

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Edit Music for a Film: O.S.T. Reconstruction

James Lavelle and Richard File's Unkle Sounds Once Again Returns with Another Awesome Soundscape Mix. Taking their Inspiration from the Movies this Double CD Set Seamlessly Mixes Together Some of the Biggest Tracks from the Dancefloor with Movie Dialogue and Well Known Film Music. Featuring Tracks and Collaborations from Roots Manuva and Richard Ashcroft Alongside Original Unkle Compositions this is Another Essential Collection from Unkle. This Will Keep all the Mo Wax Headz and Unkle Warriors More Than Happy with Plenty of Surprises and Hidden Gems.

Edit Music for a Film: O.S.T. Reconstruction James Lavelle and Richard File's Unkle Sounds Once Again Returns with Another Awesome Soundscape Mix. Taking their Inspiration from the Movies this Double CD Set Seamlessly Mixes Together Some of the Biggest Tracks from the Dancefloor with Movie Dialogue and Well Known Film Music. Featuring Tracks and Collaborations from Roots Manuva and Richard Ashcroft Alongside Original Unkle Compositions this is Another Essential Collection from Unkle. This Will Keep all the Mo Wax Headz and Unkle Warriors More Than Happy with Plenty of Surprises and Hidden Gems.

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On Ethics and Economics

"Sen is one of the true pioneers in modern economics. He has, in effect, created a new branch of the subject... which might one day change mainstream economics beyond recognition." The Economist "Professor Sen's thoughts on both philosophy and economics are not only highly original but they are ... presented with a compelling and consummate literary skill." Times Higher Education Supplement "Sen has never acknowledged a boundary between economics and ethics. He brings philosophical arguments to bear where they are needed in economics, and combines them skillfully with formal analysis." London Review of Books In this elegant critique, Amartya Sen argues that a closer contact between welfare economics and modern ethical studies can substantively enrich and benefit both disciplines. He argues further that even predictive and descriptive economics can be helped by making more room for welfare economic considerations in the explanation of behavior, especially in production relations, which inevitably involve problems of cooperation as well as conflict. The concept of rationality of behaviour is thoroughly proved in this context, with particular attention paid to social interdependence and internal tensions within consequentialist reasoning. In developing his general theme, Sen also investigates some related matters; the misinterpretation of Adam Smith's views on the role of self-seeking; the plausibility of an objectivist approach that attaches importance to subjective evaluations; and the admissibility of incompleteness and of 'inconsistencies' in the form of overcompleteness in rational evaluation. Sen also explores the role and importance of freedom in assessing well-being as well as choice. Sen's contributions to economics and ethics have greatly strengthened the theoretical bases of both disciplines; this appraisal of the connections between the two subjects and their possible development will be welcomed for the clarity and depth it contributes to the debate. These essays are based on the Royer Lectures delivered at the University of California, Berkeley. Amartya Sen is Lamont University Professor at Harvard University. He is affiliated with the Departments of Economics and Philosophy.

On Ethics and Economics "Sen is one of the true pioneers in modern economics. He has, in effect, created a new branch of the subject... which might one day change mainstream economics beyond recognition." The Economist "Professor Sen's thoughts on both philosophy and economics are not only highly original but they are ... presented with a compelling and consummate literary skill." Times Higher Education Supplement "Sen has never acknowledged a boundary between economics and ethics. He brings philosophical arguments to bear where they are needed in economics, and combines them skillfully with formal analysis." London Review of Books In this elegant critique, Amartya Sen argues that a closer contact between welfare economics and modern ethical studies can substantively enrich and benefit both disciplines. He argues further that even predictive and descriptive economics can be helped by making more room for welfare economic considerations in the explanation of behavior, especially in production relations, which inevitably involve problems of cooperation as well as conflict. The concept of rationality of behaviour is thoroughly proved in this context, with particular attention paid to social interdependence and internal tensions within consequentialist reasoning. In developing his general theme, Sen also investigates some related matters; the misinterpretation of Adam Smith's views on the role of self-seeking; the plausibility of an objectivist approach that attaches importance to subjective evaluations; and the admissibility of incompleteness and of 'inconsistencies' in the form of overcompleteness in rational evaluation. Sen also explores the role and importance of freedom in assessing well-being as well as choice. Sen's contributions to economics and ethics have greatly strengthened the theoretical bases of both disciplines; this appraisal of the connections between the two subjects and their possible development will be welcomed for the clarity and depth it contributes to the debate. These essays are based on the Royer Lectures delivered at the University of California, Berkeley. Amartya Sen is Lamont University Professor at Harvard University. He is affiliated with the Departments of Economics and Philosophy.

0844232548

Power Direct Marketing: How to Make It Work for You

Filled with an explosive blend of critical thinking and practical know-how, Power Direct Marketing aims to motivate, inspire, and educate readers about successful direct marketing. Acclaimed worldwide for his unique ability to turn abstract concepts into concrete and actionable ideas, author Ray Jutkins engagingly describes how direct marketing works and shares his top secrets on how to make it work better. Power Direct Marketing includes valuable, insightful information on every step of a direct response effort, from thorough planning (including setting objectives, timetables, and budgets), to targeting the best prospects; from making offers that guarantee responses to developing creative approaches that sell. Examples drawn from real direct marketing strategies illustrate the keys to successful campaign execution. The revised second edition includes brand new information on using E-mail, websites, and other high tech tools for direct response efforts; ample new case studies of successful direct marketing methods in action; and a slew of new examples, hints, tips and tricks-of-the-trade drawn from the author's huge arsenal of direct marketing experience. Whether you are still learning the ropes or are a seasoned direct marketing pro, Ray Jutkins will encourage and excite you. Power Direct Marketing will make your direct marketing ideas come to life. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. Ray Jutkins is an international marketing and sales consultant, and a professional speaker. A principle of ROCKINGHAM*JUTKINS*marketing, Ray provides creative and consulting services to corporate and association clients around the globe. He is an active member of the Direct Marketing Association and the National Speakers Association and is the author of over 300 articles on marketing, direct marketing and sales. Ray presents keynote addresses and leads marketing seminars and workshops about 100 days a year. He has made over 1200 presentations in 44 countries on 6 continents. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Power Direct Marketing: How to Make It Work for You Filled with an explosive blend of critical thinking and practical know-how, Power Direct Marketing aims to motivate, inspire, and educate readers about successful direct marketing. Acclaimed worldwide for his unique ability to turn abstract concepts into concrete and actionable ideas, author Ray Jutkins engagingly describes how direct marketing works and shares his top secrets on how to make it work better. Power Direct Marketing includes valuable, insightful information on every step of a direct response effort, from thorough planning (including setting objectives, timetables, and budgets), to targeting the best prospects; from making offers that guarantee responses to developing creative approaches that sell. Examples drawn from real direct marketing strategies illustrate the keys to successful campaign execution. The revised second edition includes brand new information on using E-mail, websites, and other high tech tools for direct response efforts; ample new case studies of successful direct marketing methods in action; and a slew of new examples, hints, tips and tricks-of-the-trade drawn from the author's huge arsenal of direct marketing experience. Whether you are still learning the ropes or are a seasoned direct marketing pro, Ray Jutkins will encourage and excite you. Power Direct Marketing will make your direct marketing ideas come to life. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. Ray Jutkins is an international marketing and sales consultant, and a professional speaker. A principle of ROCKINGHAM*JUTKINS*marketing, Ray provides creative and consulting services to corporate and association clients around the globe. He is an active member of the Direct Marketing Association and the National Speakers Association and is the author of over 300 articles on marketing, direct marketing and sales. Ray presents keynote addresses and leads marketing seminars and workshops about 100 days a year. He has made over 1200 presentations in 44 countries on 6 continents. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Crossings (Buffy the Vampire Slayer)

Mel Odom has written over 60 books which include the novelization of the movie BLADE and original novels for both the Buffy and Angel series. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Crossings (Buffy the Vampire Slayer) Mel Odom has written over 60 books which include the novelization of the movie BLADE and original novels for both the Buffy and Angel series. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Dome Sensor Smokeless Ashtray with Extra Filters

This unique large capacity smokeless ashtray senses the presence of a cigarette(s) and automatically turns on. Quiet motor draws smoke into the super absorbent activated carbon filter, removing smoke and odor. This is the perfect smoking accessory to hold a lot of cigarette butts. The easy clean Bakelite ashtray insert is heat resistant and dishwasher safe. Uses 2 "c" batteries.

Dome Sensor Smokeless Ashtray with Extra Filters This unique large capacity smokeless ashtray senses the presence of a cigarette(s) and automatically turns on. Quiet motor draws smoke into the super absorbent activated carbon filter, removing smoke and odor. This is the perfect smoking accessory to hold a lot of cigarette butts. The easy clean Bakelite ashtray insert is heat resistant and dishwasher safe. Uses 2 "c" batteries.

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1/10 ct.tw Round Diamond Solitaire Ring in 18k Yellow Gold

The dazzling look of a single solitaire diamond ring is a timeless classic whose simplicity and grace can never be compared. A fiery Round cut diamond is securely prong set on a sleek band crafted in smooth 18k Yellow Gold. The piece is masterfully balanced and has exceptional elegance that will reflect forever. The sparkling Round diamond weighs 1/10 ct.(Diamond Color I-J (near colorless), Clarity I) and comes with a Certificate of Authenticity guaranteeing its pure and natural qualities.

1/10 ct.tw Round Diamond Solitaire Ring in 18k Yellow Gold The dazzling look of a single solitaire diamond ring is a timeless classic whose simplicity and grace can never be compared. A fiery Round cut diamond is securely prong set on a sleek band crafted in smooth 18k Yellow Gold. The piece is masterfully balanced and has exceptional elegance that will reflect forever. The sparkling Round diamond weighs 1/10 ct.(Diamond Color I-J (near colorless), Clarity I) and comes with a Certificate of Authenticity guaranteeing its pure and natural qualities.

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King Down Pillow-Top Featherbed

King Down Pillow-Top Featherbed - Naturally soft white down top for luxurious comfort. 95/5 white feather and down support bottom layer. 233 thread count, 100% cotton down proof fabric. Framed Karo box 4" double stitch gusset. Imported. (DT04CF)

King Down Pillow-Top Featherbed King Down Pillow-Top Featherbed - Naturally soft white down top for luxurious comfort. 95/5 white feather and down support bottom layer. 233 thread count, 100% cotton down proof fabric. Framed Karo box 4" double stitch gusset. Imported. (DT04CF)

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The teacher's role in the social development of young children (SuDoc ED 1.310/2:331642)

Powerfully developing his thesis that the complacency and shortsightedness of American workers and their bosses, especially the automakers of Detroit, have led to a decline of industrial know-how so critical that Asian carmakers, particularly the Japanese, have virtually taken over the market, Halberstam tells in panoramic detail a story that is alarming in its implications. Immediately ahead lies a harsh scenario that will see America's standards of living fall appreciablyonly sacrifices will restore our "greatness." This lengthy book with its skilled, dramatic interweaving of two little-known storiesthe inside struggles of the Ford organization (including the firing of Lee Iacocca) in the 1970s and the growth of the Japanese automotive industry, notably Nissan, since the 1950scompletes the trilogy Halberstam began with The Best and the Brightest and The Powers That Be. Here is fresh and crucially meaningful material researched with notable thoroughness, replete with graphic portraits of top American and Japanese industrialists competing blindly on the one hand and with brilliant cunning on the other. The book is among the most absorbing of recent years, every page contributing to the breathtaking picture of an America that is going to learn to retool or else. 200,000 first printing. Copyright 1986 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. This massive volume by Halberstam ( The Best and the Brightest , The Powers That Be ) will only add to his reputation. It is a historical overview of the auto industry in the United States and Japan, with a focus on Ford and Nissan. In a well-researched and very readable narrative, the Pulitzer Prize-winning author chronicles the personalities and company politics that decided the key issues. The resulting case study of the gradual decline of U.S. manufacturing and the corresponding rise of Japanese industry has much to tell us about our society. The Reckoning is highly recommended for both public and academic libraries as an important account of a story still unfolding. Richard C. Schiming, Economics Dept . , Mankato State Univ., Minn.Copyright 1986 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. This is a fascinating look at industrial policy through vignettes and mini-biographies surrounding the Ford and Nissan motor companies. The stark differences between the Japanese and American experiences are explored in Halberstam's readable and listenable prose. At first, narrator Anthony's youthful voice doesn't seem appropriate. Soon, however, his deliberate pacing and care in pronunciation make one forget he's there. Audio quality is moderate but is clear and comfortable. One learns a lot about manufacturing, cultural attitudes and automobiles, and enjoys it for thirty-six hours. D.W. (c)AudioFile, Portland, Maine --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

The teacher's role in the social development of young children (SuDoc ED 1.310/2:331642) Powerfully developing his thesis that the complacency and shortsightedness of American workers and their bosses, especially the automakers of Detroit, have led to a decline of industrial know-how so critical that Asian carmakers, particularly the Japanese, have virtually taken over the market, Halberstam tells in panoramic detail a story that is alarming in its implications. Immediately ahead lies a harsh scenario that will see America's standards of living fall appreciablyonly sacrifices will restore our "greatness." This lengthy book with its skilled, dramatic interweaving of two little-known storiesthe inside struggles of the Ford organization (including the firing of Lee Iacocca) in the 1970s and the growth of the Japanese automotive industry, notably Nissan, since the 1950scompletes the trilogy Halberstam began with The Best and the Brightest and The Powers That Be. Here is fresh and crucially meaningful material researched with notable thoroughness, replete with graphic portraits of top American and Japanese industrialists competing blindly on the one hand and with brilliant cunning on the other. The book is among the most absorbing of recent years, every page contributing to the breathtaking picture of an America that is going to learn to retool or else. 200,000 first printing. Copyright 1986 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. This massive volume by Halberstam ( The Best and the Brightest , The Powers That Be ) will only add to his reputation. It is a historical overview of the auto industry in the United States and Japan, with a focus on Ford and Nissan. In a well-researched and very readable narrative, the Pulitzer Prize-winning author chronicles the personalities and company politics that decided the key issues. The resulting case study of the gradual decline of U.S. manufacturing and the corresponding rise of Japanese industry has much to tell us about our society. The Reckoning is highly recommended for both public and academic libraries as an important account of a story still unfolding. Richard C. Schiming, Economics Dept . , Mankato State Univ., Minn.Copyright 1986 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. This is a fascinating look at industrial policy through vignettes and mini-biographies surrounding the Ford and Nissan motor companies. The stark differences between the Japanese and American experiences are explored in Halberstam's readable and listenable prose. At first, narrator Anthony's youthful voice doesn't seem appropriate. Soon, however, his deliberate pacing and care in pronunciation make one forget he's there. Audio quality is moderate but is clear and comfortable. One learns a lot about manufacturing, cultural attitudes and automobiles, and enjoys it for thirty-six hours. D.W. (c)AudioFile, Portland, Maine --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

0812919211

Saddam Hussein and the Crisis in the Gulf

The Iraqi invasion of Kuwait will undoubtedly spawn numerous books on Iraq and its enigmatic president. This "instant" book written in 21 days by Miller ( New York Times ) and Mylroie (Harvard Univ.) attempts to combine historical analysis with timely journalistic reporting to provide the general reader with an informed analysis of the current crisis in the Gulf. The authors describe Saddam Hussein's meteoric rise to power in a lucid and easy-to-follow style. Although this book is recommended for general readers and public libraries, those interested in a more in-depth study of today's Iraq should consult Sad dam's Iraq: Revolution or Reaction? (Zed Bks., 1989) by the Committee Against Repression and for Democratic Rights in Iraq.- Nader Entessar, Spring Hill Coll., Mobile, Ala.Copyright 1991 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Saddam Hussein and the Crisis in the Gulf The Iraqi invasion of Kuwait will undoubtedly spawn numerous books on Iraq and its enigmatic president. This "instant" book written in 21 days by Miller ( New York Times ) and Mylroie (Harvard Univ.) attempts to combine historical analysis with timely journalistic reporting to provide the general reader with an informed analysis of the current crisis in the Gulf. The authors describe Saddam Hussein's meteoric rise to power in a lucid and easy-to-follow style. Although this book is recommended for general readers and public libraries, those interested in a more in-depth study of today's Iraq should consult Sad dam's Iraq: Revolution or Reaction? (Zed Bks., 1989) by the Committee Against Repression and for Democratic Rights in Iraq.- Nader Entessar, Spring Hill Coll., Mobile, Ala.Copyright 1991 Reed Business Information, Inc.

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The Irish-American's Song

1 The Irish Sixty-Ninth 2 Kelly's Irish Brigade 3 Camp Song of the Chicago Irish Brigade 4 Private Maguire 5 The President's Ball 6 Song for the Irish Brigade 7 The Irish-American's Song 8 The Dreadful Engagement 9 Young America and Ould Ireland 10 Two Brothers Mastersons 11 We'll Fight For Uncle Sam 12 The Irish Battalion

The Irish-American's Song 1 The Irish Sixty-Ninth 2 Kelly's Irish Brigade 3 Camp Song of the Chicago Irish Brigade 4 Private Maguire 5 The President's Ball 6 Song for the Irish Brigade 7 The Irish-American's Song 8 The Dreadful Engagement 9 Young America and Ould Ireland 10 Two Brothers Mastersons 11 We'll Fight For Uncle Sam 12 The Irish Battalion

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DVD Poker Clock and Tournament Manager (2005)

DVD Poker Clock & Tournament Manager Includes DVD Poker Clock & Tournament Manager on CD-ROM Everything You Need to Run Your Tournament DVD Poker Clock & Tournament Manager is a complete toolkit that shows you how to set up and run a true professional-style Texas Hold'em poker tournament. DVD Poker Clock Tournament Manager includes: o How to Set Up a Tournament o How to Select Round and Break Duration to End the Tournament On Time o Buy-in Calculator o Payout Calculator o Re-buy Calculator o Add-on Calculator o How and When to "Color-up" Chips o Player Log o Integrated Buy-in, Re-buy Calculator o Assigning Seat Planner o How to Move Players Between Tables o How to Set Up a Tournament o Complete Rules of Poker o Dispute Resolution Tournament Manager comes on its own CD-ROM disc. That way DVD Poker Clock can run the games while you manage the tournament. Tournament Manager makes all calculations automatically. You just enter the information about your tournament and enjoy the game.

DVD Poker Clock and Tournament Manager (2005) DVD Poker Clock & Tournament Manager Includes DVD Poker Clock & Tournament Manager on CD-ROM Everything You Need to Run Your Tournament DVD Poker Clock & Tournament Manager is a complete toolkit that shows you how to set up and run a true professional-style Texas Hold'em poker tournament. DVD Poker Clock Tournament Manager includes: o How to Set Up a Tournament o How to Select Round and Break Duration to End the Tournament On Time o Buy-in Calculator o Payout Calculator o Re-buy Calculator o Add-on Calculator o How and When to "Color-up" Chips o Player Log o Integrated Buy-in, Re-buy Calculator o Assigning Seat Planner o How to Move Players Between Tables o How to Set Up a Tournament o Complete Rules of Poker o Dispute Resolution Tournament Manager comes on its own CD-ROM disc. That way DVD Poker Clock can run the games while you manage the tournament. Tournament Manager makes all calculations automatically. You just enter the information about your tournament and enjoy the game.

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Aquadoodle Combo Pack

No Ink! No Paints! No Mess! The magic of Aquadoodle encourages creativity even at the youngest age. Images magically appear when water touches the mat and after approximately 20 seconds the area dries and the color disappears, allowing your child to doodle over and over again. Parents fill the pens with water and wet the stamp pad. This special bonus pack includes 2 large magic pens, 3 stampers, a stamp pad and the award-winning Aquadoodle drawing mat. Big enough for 2 to play on.

Aquadoodle Combo Pack No Ink! No Paints! No Mess! The magic of Aquadoodle encourages creativity even at the youngest age. Images magically appear when water touches the mat and after approximately 20 seconds the area dries and the color disappears, allowing your child to doodle over and over again. Parents fill the pens with water and wet the stamp pad. This special bonus pack includes 2 large magic pens, 3 stampers, a stamp pad and the award-winning Aquadoodle drawing mat. Big enough for 2 to play on.

0749396547

Made in America

Readers from Toad Suck, Arkansas, to Idiotsville, Oregon--and everywhere in between--will love Made in America, Bill Bryson's Informal History of the English Language in the United States. It is, in a word, fascinating. After reading this tour de force, it's clear that a nation's language speaks volumes about its true character: you are what you speak. Bryson traces America's history through the language of the time, then goes on to discuss words culled from everyday activities: immigration, eating, shopping, advertising, going to the movies, and others. Made in America will supply you with interesting facts and cocktail chatter for a year or more. Did you know, for example, that Teddy Roosevelt's speak softly and carry a big stick credo has its roots in a West African proverb? Or that actor Walter Matthau's given name is Walter Mattaschanskayasky? Or that the supposedly frigid Puritans--who called themselves Saints, by the way--had something called a pre-contract, which was a license for premarital sex? Made in America is an excellent discussion of American English, but what makes the book such a treasure is that it offers much, much more. --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition. Bryson offers a playfully anecdotal account of the etymology of distinctive words and phrases that help to create a distinctly American English. Copyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition. Journalist Bryson (Mother Tongue, Morrow, 1990) presents an engagingly written chronological history of the United States, focusing on popular culture and language. Along the way, he attempts to explain why American English is the way it is-why Americans paint the town red, talk turkey, keep a stiff upper lip, etc. He puts individual words and expressions in their social context as well as presenting well-researched and thoughtful discussions of our discovery and colonization of the New World, the writing of the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution, westward expansion, the age of invention and industrialization, modern politics and war, popular culture, and the current state of American English. This is a page-turning trip across linguistic America that takes many deliciously discursive side trips. For Bryson's wonderfully sane and reasoned discussion of the issues surrounding "politically correct" language alone, this book is a worthwhile read. Highly recommended for collections large and small.Paul D'Alessandro, Portland P.L., Me.Copyright 1995 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. "A treat ... filled with surprises ... a literate exploration ofwhy we use -- or mangle-our native tongue." -- -- USA Today"Read this lively treatment of the development of American English . . . this book is no lemon--It's a peach!" -- -- PeopleThe oddities and development of the English language in the U. S. is covered in a title which provides an informal history, providing anecdotes and tales which will both educate and entertain. Students of language development as well as adults interested in trivia pieces will find this a fun read. -- Midwest Book Review --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition. Bill Bryson is the bestselling author of At Home, A Walk in the Woods, The Lost Continent, Made in America, The Mother Tongue, and A Short History of Nearly Everything, winner of the Aventis Prize. Born in Des Moines, Iowa, Bryson lives in England with his wife and children. --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition. The Mayflowerand BeforeThe image of the spiritual founding of America that generations of Americans have grown up with was created, oddly enough, by a poet of limited talents (to put it in the most magnanimous possible way) who lived two centuries after the event in a country three thousand miles away. Her name was Felicia Dorothea Hemans and she was not American but Welsh. Indeed, she had never been to America and appears to have known next to nothing about the country. It just happened that one day in 1826 her local grocer in Rhyllon, Wales, wrapped her purchases in a sheet of two-year-old newspaper from Boston, and her eye was caught by a small article about a founders' day celebration in Plymouth. It was very probably the first she had heard of the Mayflower or the Pilgrims. But inspired as only a mediocre poet can be, she dashed off a poem, "The Landing of the Pilgrim Fathers (in New England)," which beginsThe breaking waves dashed highOn a stern and rock-bound coastAnd the woods, against a stormy sky,Tneir giant branches toss'dAnd the heavy night hung darkThe hills and water o'er,Men a band of exiles moor'd their barkOn the wild New England shoreand carries on in a vigorously grandiloquent, indeterminately rhyming vein for a further eight stanzas. Although the poem was replete with errors--the Mayflower was not a bark, it was not night when they moored, Plymouth was not "where first they trod" but in fact marked their fourth visit ashore--it became an instant classic, and formed the essential image of the Mayflower landing that most Americans carry with them to this day.*The one thing the Pilgrims certainly didn't do was step ashore on Plymouth Rock. Quite apart from the consideration that it may have stood well above the high-water mark in 1620, no prudent mariner would try to bring a ship alongside a boulder in a heaving December sea when a sheltered inlet beckoned nearby. If the Pilgrims even noticed Plymouth Rock, there is no sign of it. No mention of the rock is found among any of the surviving documents and letters of the age, and indeed it doesn't make its first recorded appearance until 1715, almost a century later.1 Not until about the time Ms. Hemans wrote her swooping epic did Plymouth Rock become indelibly associated with the landing of the Pilgrims.Wherever they landed, we can assume that the 102 Pilgrims stepped from their storm-tossed little ship with unsteady legs and huge relief They had just spent nine and a half damp and perilous weeks at sea, crammed together on a creaking vessel small enough to be parked on a modern tennis court. The crew, with the customary graciousness of sailors, referred to them as puke stockings, on account of their apparently boundless ability to spatter the latter with the former, though in fact they had handled the experience reasonably well.' Only one passenger had died en route, and two had been added through births (one of whom ever after reveled in the exuberant name of Oceanus Hopkins).They called themselves Saints. Those members of the party who were not Saints they called Strangers. Pilgrims in reference to these early voyagers would not become common for another two hundred years. Even later was Founding Fathers. It isn't found until the twentieth century, in a speech by Warren G. Harding. Nor, strictly speaking, is it correct to call them Puritans. They were Separatists, so called because they had left the Church of England. Puritans were those who remained in the Anglican Church but wished to purify it. They wouldn't arrive in America for another decade, but when they did they would quickly eclipse, and eventually absorb, this little original colony.It would be difficult to imagine a group of people more ill-suited to a life in the wilderness. They packed as if they had misunderstood the purpose of the trip, They found room for sundials and candle snuffers, a drum, a trumpet, and a complete history of Turkey. One William Mullins packed 126 pairs of shoes and thirteen pairs of boots. Yet they failed to bring a single cow or horse, plow or fishing line. Among the professions represented on the Mayflower's manifest were two tailors, a printer, several merchants, a silk worker, a shopkeeper, and a hatter--occupations whose indispensability is not immediately evident when one thinks of surviving in a hostile environment.3 Their military commander, Miles Standish, Was so diminutive of stature that he was known to all as "Captain Shrimpe"4--hardly a figure to inspire awe in the savage natives, whom they confidently expected to encounter. With the uncertain exception of the little captain, probably none in the party had ever tried to bring down a wild animal. Hunting in seventeenth-century Europe was a sport reserved for the aristocracy. Even those who labeled themselves farmers generally had scant practical knowledge of husbandry, since farmer in the 1600s, and for some time afterward, signified an owner of land rather than one who worked it.They were, in short, dangerously unprepared for the rigors ahead, and they demonstrated their incompetence in the most dramatic possible way: by dying in droves. Six expired in the first two weeks, eight the next month, seventeen more in February, a further thirteen in March. By April, when the Mayflower set sail back to England,* just fifty-four people, nearly half of them children, were left to begin the long work of turning this tenuous toehold into a self-sustaining colony.5*The Mayflower, like Plymouth Rock, appears to have made no sentimental impression on the colonists. Not once in History of Plimouth Plantation, William Bradford's history of the colony, did he mention the ship by name. Just three years after its epochal crossing, the Mayflower was unceremoniously broken up and sold for salvage. --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

Made in America Readers from Toad Suck, Arkansas, to Idiotsville, Oregon--and everywhere in between--will love Made in America, Bill Bryson's Informal History of the English Language in the United States. It is, in a word, fascinating. After reading this tour de force, it's clear that a nation's language speaks volumes about its true character: you are what you speak. Bryson traces America's history through the language of the time, then goes on to discuss words culled from everyday activities: immigration, eating, shopping, advertising, going to the movies, and others. Made in America will supply you with interesting facts and cocktail chatter for a year or more. Did you know, for example, that Teddy Roosevelt's speak softly and carry a big stick credo has its roots in a West African proverb? Or that actor Walter Matthau's given name is Walter Mattaschanskayasky? Or that the supposedly frigid Puritans--who called themselves Saints, by the way--had something called a pre-contract, which was a license for premarital sex? Made in America is an excellent discussion of American English, but what makes the book such a treasure is that it offers much, much more. --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition. Bryson offers a playfully anecdotal account of the etymology of distinctive words and phrases that help to create a distinctly American English. Copyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition. Journalist Bryson (Mother Tongue, Morrow, 1990) presents an engagingly written chronological history of the United States, focusing on popular culture and language. Along the way, he attempts to explain why American English is the way it is-why Americans paint the town red, talk turkey, keep a stiff upper lip, etc. He puts individual words and expressions in their social context as well as presenting well-researched and thoughtful discussions of our discovery and colonization of the New World, the writing of the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution, westward expansion, the age of invention and industrialization, modern politics and war, popular culture, and the current state of American English. This is a page-turning trip across linguistic America that takes many deliciously discursive side trips. For Bryson's wonderfully sane and reasoned discussion of the issues surrounding "politically correct" language alone, this book is a worthwhile read. Highly recommended for collections large and small.Paul D'Alessandro, Portland P.L., Me.Copyright 1995 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. "A treat ... filled with surprises ... a literate exploration ofwhy we use -- or mangle-our native tongue." -- -- USA Today"Read this lively treatment of the development of American English . . . this book is no lemon--It's a peach!" -- -- PeopleThe oddities and development of the English language in the U. S. is covered in a title which provides an informal history, providing anecdotes and tales which will both educate and entertain. Students of language development as well as adults interested in trivia pieces will find this a fun read. -- Midwest Book Review --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition. Bill Bryson is the bestselling author of At Home, A Walk in the Woods, The Lost Continent, Made in America, The Mother Tongue, and A Short History of Nearly Everything, winner of the Aventis Prize. Born in Des Moines, Iowa, Bryson lives in England with his wife and children. --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition. The Mayflowerand BeforeThe image of the spiritual founding of America that generations of Americans have grown up with was created, oddly enough, by a poet of limited talents (to put it in the most magnanimous possible way) who lived two centuries after the event in a country three thousand miles away. Her name was Felicia Dorothea Hemans and she was not American but Welsh. Indeed, she had never been to America and appears to have known next to nothing about the country. It just happened that one day in 1826 her local grocer in Rhyllon, Wales, wrapped her purchases in a sheet of two-year-old newspaper from Boston, and her eye was caught by a small article about a founders' day celebration in Plymouth. It was very probably the first she had heard of the Mayflower or the Pilgrims. But inspired as only a mediocre poet can be, she dashed off a poem, "The Landing of the Pilgrim Fathers (in New England)," which beginsThe breaking waves dashed highOn a stern and rock-bound coastAnd the woods, against a stormy sky,Tneir giant branches toss'dAnd the heavy night hung darkThe hills and water o'er,Men a band of exiles moor'd their barkOn the wild New England shoreand carries on in a vigorously grandiloquent, indeterminately rhyming vein for a further eight stanzas. Although the poem was replete with errors--the Mayflower was not a bark, it was not night when they moored, Plymouth was not "where first they trod" but in fact marked their fourth visit ashore--it became an instant classic, and formed the essential image of the Mayflower landing that most Americans carry with them to this day.*The one thing the Pilgrims certainly didn't do was step ashore on Plymouth Rock. Quite apart from the consideration that it may have stood well above the high-water mark in 1620, no prudent mariner would try to bring a ship alongside a boulder in a heaving December sea when a sheltered inlet beckoned nearby. If the Pilgrims even noticed Plymouth Rock, there is no sign of it. No mention of the rock is found among any of the surviving documents and letters of the age, and indeed it doesn't make its first recorded appearance until 1715, almost a century later.1 Not until about the time Ms. Hemans wrote her swooping epic did Plymouth Rock become indelibly associated with the landing of the Pilgrims.Wherever they landed, we can assume that the 102 Pilgrims stepped from their storm-tossed little ship with unsteady legs and huge relief They had just spent nine and a half damp and perilous weeks at sea, crammed together on a creaking vessel small enough to be parked on a modern tennis court. The crew, with the customary graciousness of sailors, referred to them as puke stockings, on account of their apparently boundless ability to spatter the latter with the former, though in fact they had handled the experience reasonably well.' Only one passenger had died en route, and two had been added through births (one of whom ever after reveled in the exuberant name of Oceanus Hopkins).They called themselves Saints. Those members of the party who were not Saints they called Strangers. Pilgrims in reference to these early voyagers would not become common for another two hundred years. Even later was Founding Fathers. It isn't found until the twentieth century, in a speech by Warren G. Harding. Nor, strictly speaking, is it correct to call them Puritans. They were Separatists, so called because they had left the Church of England. Puritans were those who remained in the Anglican Church but wished to purify it. They wouldn't arrive in America for another decade, but when they did they would quickly eclipse, and eventually absorb, this little original colony.It would be difficult to imagine a group of people more ill-suited to a life in the wilderness. They packed as if they had misunderstood the purpose of the trip, They found room for sundials and candle snuffers, a drum, a trumpet, and a complete history of Turkey. One William Mullins packed 126 pairs of shoes and thirteen pairs of boots. Yet they failed to bring a single cow or horse, plow or fishing line. Among the professions represented on the Mayflower's manifest were two tailors, a printer, several merchants, a silk worker, a shopkeeper, and a hatter--occupations whose indispensability is not immediately evident when one thinks of surviving in a hostile environment.3 Their military commander, Miles Standish, Was so diminutive of stature that he was known to all as "Captain Shrimpe"4--hardly a figure to inspire awe in the savage natives, whom they confidently expected to encounter. With the uncertain exception of the little captain, probably none in the party had ever tried to bring down a wild animal. Hunting in seventeenth-century Europe was a sport reserved for the aristocracy. Even those who labeled themselves farmers generally had scant practical knowledge of husbandry, since farmer in the 1600s, and for some time afterward, signified an owner of land rather than one who worked it.They were, in short, dangerously unprepared for the rigors ahead, and they demonstrated their incompetence in the most dramatic possible way: by dying in droves. Six expired in the first two weeks, eight the next month, seventeen more in February, a further thirteen in March. By April, when the Mayflower set sail back to England,* just fifty-four people, nearly half of them children, were left to begin the long work of turning this tenuous toehold into a self-sustaining colony.5*The Mayflower, like Plymouth Rock, appears to have made no sentimental impression on the colonists. Not once in History of Plimouth Plantation, William Bradford's history of the colony, did he mention the ship by name. Just three years after its epochal crossing, the Mayflower was unceremoniously broken up and sold for salvage. --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

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Toshiba PA3109U-3FDD 3.5 Inch External Floppy Disk Drive (USB)

Reliability. Performance. Technology. Leadership. The Toshiba name means all this and more. Toshiba builds upon this heritage by delivering the industrys most innovative, high-quality solutions.

Toshiba PA3109U-3FDD 3.5 Inch External Floppy Disk Drive (USB) Reliability. Performance. Technology. Leadership. The Toshiba name means all this and more. Toshiba builds upon this heritage by delivering the industrys most innovative, high-quality solutions.

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Christy Hotel Bath Towel

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Hunters of the Night: Confederate Torpedo Boats in the War Between the States

Sentries stomped their feet on the wooden dock in a vain attempt to stay warm. Nearby, gaslights illuminated a mysterious-looking vessel that was made fast to the wharf. In the flickering light the strange blue-gray craft resembled a huge half-sumbmerged 50-foot cigar. A thin cold December mist had settled over the darkened harbor of Charleston, South Carolina. There was no moon, but the twinkling of stars in an otherwise black sky revealed that the night was clear.... R. Thomas Campbell has been studying and writing about the Confederate experience in the War Between the States for years. He is the author of several Civil War naval titles including The CSS H.L. Hunley.

Hunters of the Night: Confederate Torpedo Boats in the War Between the States Sentries stomped their feet on the wooden dock in a vain attempt to stay warm. Nearby, gaslights illuminated a mysterious-looking vessel that was made fast to the wharf. In the flickering light the strange blue-gray craft resembled a huge half-sumbmerged 50-foot cigar. A thin cold December mist had settled over the darkened harbor of Charleston, South Carolina. There was no moon, but the twinkling of stars in an otherwise black sky revealed that the night was clear.... R. Thomas Campbell has been studying and writing about the Confederate experience in the War Between the States for years. He is the author of several Civil War naval titles including The CSS H.L. Hunley.

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The Ordeal of Richard Feverel: A History of Father and Son (Modern Library, 134.2)

Third novel by George Meredith, published in 1859. It is typical of his best work, full of allusion and metaphor, lyrical prose and witty dialogue, with a deep exploration of the psychology of motive and rationalization. The novel's subject is the relationship between a cruelly manipulative father and a son who loves a girl of a lower social class. Both men are self-deluded and proud, and the story's ending is tragic. When it was first published, some readers considered the novel prurient and, as a result, it was banned by the leading lending libraries. -- The Merriam-Webster Encyclopedia of Literature --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

The Ordeal of Richard Feverel: A History of Father and Son (Modern Library, 134.2) Third novel by George Meredith, published in 1859. It is typical of his best work, full of allusion and metaphor, lyrical prose and witty dialogue, with a deep exploration of the psychology of motive and rationalization. The novel's subject is the relationship between a cruelly manipulative father and a son who loves a girl of a lower social class. Both men are self-deluded and proud, and the story's ending is tragic. When it was first published, some readers considered the novel prurient and, as a result, it was banned by the leading lending libraries. -- The Merriam-Webster Encyclopedia of Literature --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Forgotten Millions: The Modern Jewish Exodus from Arab Lands

"These essays by ten scholars of Middle Eastern history dealing with the exodus of Jews from Arab lands, where they had lived in some instances for 2,500 years, should be required reading....This book provides an in-depth history and analysis of minorities in Arab countries, with its special focus on Jews. Although half a century has elapsed since the beginning of the refugee problems, both Jewish and Arab...this book corrects the distortions of Arab claims and presents substantial evidence supporting the contention that the Jews failed to receive recognition by the international community of their plight."Emuna Magazine"These essays by ten scholars of Middle Eastern history dealing with the exodus of Jews from Arab lands where they had lived, in some instances, for 2,500 years, should be required reading for those discussing the question of compensation or return of Palestinian refugees as part of a peace agreement with Arafat. . . . This book provides an in-depth history and analysis of the situation of minorities in Arab countries, with its special focus on Jews. . . . The Forgotten Millions is an important and timely volume which focuses on people whose history we have almost forgotten, whose exodus, resettlement and restitution claims have been overshadowed by the Holocaust and by the more recent immigrations from the Soviet Union and Ethiopia. . . . This book corrects the distortions of Arab claims."-Emunah Magazine"[The essays] highlight important issues of which readers should be better aware."Jewish Book World"This book is a scholarly work and a fascinating one at that....Read the book; see if you agree."The Jewish Press and The Jewish Post and Opinion Malka Hillel Shulewitz is a lecturer and writer. She has participated in the work of many organizations, including serving for seventween years as Executive Director and Publications Editor of the Israel Academic Committee on the Middle East, and is a founding member of the World Organization of Jews from Arab Countries.

Forgotten Millions: The Modern Jewish Exodus from Arab Lands "These essays by ten scholars of Middle Eastern history dealing with the exodus of Jews from Arab lands, where they had lived in some instances for 2,500 years, should be required reading....This book provides an in-depth history and analysis of minorities in Arab countries, with its special focus on Jews. Although half a century has elapsed since the beginning of the refugee problems, both Jewish and Arab...this book corrects the distortions of Arab claims and presents substantial evidence supporting the contention that the Jews failed to receive recognition by the international community of their plight."Emuna Magazine"These essays by ten scholars of Middle Eastern history dealing with the exodus of Jews from Arab lands where they had lived, in some instances, for 2,500 years, should be required reading for those discussing the question of compensation or return of Palestinian refugees as part of a peace agreement with Arafat. . . . This book provides an in-depth history and analysis of the situation of minorities in Arab countries, with its special focus on Jews. . . . The Forgotten Millions is an important and timely volume which focuses on people whose history we have almost forgotten, whose exodus, resettlement and restitution claims have been overshadowed by the Holocaust and by the more recent immigrations from the Soviet Union and Ethiopia. . . . This book corrects the distortions of Arab claims."-Emunah Magazine"[The essays] highlight important issues of which readers should be better aware."Jewish Book World"This book is a scholarly work and a fascinating one at that....Read the book; see if you agree."The Jewish Press and The Jewish Post and Opinion Malka Hillel Shulewitz is a lecturer and writer. She has participated in the work of many organizations, including serving for seventween years as Executive Director and Publications Editor of the Israel Academic Committee on the Middle East, and is a founding member of the World Organization of Jews from Arab Countries.

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Donizetti: Poliuto

Poliuto is Donizetti's 57th opera and it contains some of his greatest music, including a procession and series of choruses to which Verdi paid homage in Aida... The opera is cut somewhat and a good deal of Callas' music is either simplified or eliminated, but what we get is still very special. Yes, there's a certain thickness of vocal delivery that comes and goes and some high notes are pretty wayward, but there's also much fine singing and singing-acting. Callas fans should own this. Franco Corelli was in full bloom at this point in his career and he partners Callas nicely and sings brilliantly in his solos. Ettore Bastianini's honeyed baritone has rarely been heard to better advantage. Antonino Votto leads a singer-driven performance. Recommended. - --Robert Levine, ClassicsToday.com Callas and Corelli are together again for another operatic rarity, Donizetti's Poliuto, a work which suffered obscurity not because of uninteresting music but because of the censor's pen - the story about martyrs in early Christian times was too controversial for those who thought staging religious stories was blasphemous. Poliuto actually contains some of Donizetti's most exciting music, especially the thrilling final duet between Callas and Corelli.

Donizetti: Poliuto Poliuto is Donizetti's 57th opera and it contains some of his greatest music, including a procession and series of choruses to which Verdi paid homage in Aida... The opera is cut somewhat and a good deal of Callas' music is either simplified or eliminated, but what we get is still very special. Yes, there's a certain thickness of vocal delivery that comes and goes and some high notes are pretty wayward, but there's also much fine singing and singing-acting. Callas fans should own this. Franco Corelli was in full bloom at this point in his career and he partners Callas nicely and sings brilliantly in his solos. Ettore Bastianini's honeyed baritone has rarely been heard to better advantage. Antonino Votto leads a singer-driven performance. Recommended. - --Robert Levine, ClassicsToday.com Callas and Corelli are together again for another operatic rarity, Donizetti's Poliuto, a work which suffered obscurity not because of uninteresting music but because of the censor's pen - the story about martyrs in early Christian times was too controversial for those who thought staging religious stories was blasphemous. Poliuto actually contains some of Donizetti's most exciting music, especially the thrilling final duet between Callas and Corelli.

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Aquamarine Blue 5: Personal Stories Of College Students With Autism

Prince-Hughes, an adjunct professor of anthropology and author of a book about gorillas, prefaces the essays in this collection with biographical information about each writer. Crediting the Internet with a rise of an "autistic culture," the editor goes on to differentiate between classic autism and Asperger's syndrome (AS), a condition with which she herself struggles. Each contributor tells his or her story, helping to illuminate problems with relationships, communication, obsessions, sensory channels, jobs, etc. Moreover, the special talents of these bright individuals and their coping mechanisms come to light. Here neurotypicals, autistics' label for "normals," can get hints about using counterquestions to promote better conversations, and those with AS can follow suggestions such as seeing a career counselor before choosing a college major. Sharing their trials and tribulations, these adults offer their communities a certain expertise, especially in libraries and universities, where people with such conditions are often successful. Nancy McCrayCopyright American Library Association. All rights reserved --This text refers to the Hardcover edition. Dawn Prince-Hughes, who has Asperger syndrome, is an adjunct professor of anthropology at Western Washington University, Bellingham, Washington.

Aquamarine Blue 5: Personal Stories Of College Students With Autism Prince-Hughes, an adjunct professor of anthropology and author of a book about gorillas, prefaces the essays in this collection with biographical information about each writer. Crediting the Internet with a rise of an "autistic culture," the editor goes on to differentiate between classic autism and Asperger's syndrome (AS), a condition with which she herself struggles. Each contributor tells his or her story, helping to illuminate problems with relationships, communication, obsessions, sensory channels, jobs, etc. Moreover, the special talents of these bright individuals and their coping mechanisms come to light. Here neurotypicals, autistics' label for "normals," can get hints about using counterquestions to promote better conversations, and those with AS can follow suggestions such as seeing a career counselor before choosing a college major. Sharing their trials and tribulations, these adults offer their communities a certain expertise, especially in libraries and universities, where people with such conditions are often successful. Nancy McCrayCopyright American Library Association. All rights reserved --This text refers to the Hardcover edition. Dawn Prince-Hughes, who has Asperger syndrome, is an adjunct professor of anthropology at Western Washington University, Bellingham, Washington.

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American Serengeti (2010)

America s Great Plains were once a vibrant grassland ecosystem, akin to the great savannahs of Africa. Here, a mere 200 years ago, Lewis and Clark stepped onto this fertile landscape and were awestruck by what they saw herds of bison, packs of wolves, grizzly bears, prairie dogs and more. Since Lewis and Clark s time, many of these iconic prairie creatures have all but disappeared. Now, one of the most ambitious conservation projects in American history is underway to create a thriving three million acre wildlife reserve that will restore America s Serengeti. Filmed over 2 years in stunning high-definition, American Serengeti chronicles the massive restoration project and through CGI, will fast forward to the future when vast herds of American wildlife will roam the plains once again.

American Serengeti (2010) America s Great Plains were once a vibrant grassland ecosystem, akin to the great savannahs of Africa. Here, a mere 200 years ago, Lewis and Clark stepped onto this fertile landscape and were awestruck by what they saw herds of bison, packs of wolves, grizzly bears, prairie dogs and more. Since Lewis and Clark s time, many of these iconic prairie creatures have all but disappeared. Now, one of the most ambitious conservation projects in American history is underway to create a thriving three million acre wildlife reserve that will restore America s Serengeti. Filmed over 2 years in stunning high-definition, American Serengeti chronicles the massive restoration project and through CGI, will fast forward to the future when vast herds of American wildlife will roam the plains once again.

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Lenox Eternal Fine China Sauceboat

Refined and classic, the Lenox Eternal gold-banded fine china sauceboat offers an elegant way to showcase your best sauces and gravies. The ivory-bodied sauceboat features 24-karat gold accents on the rim, handle, and foot, as well as a gleaming glaze overall. The accents are simple and subtle, with ridges in the rim and along the handle to add dimension to the gold's shine. Measuring 9-1/4 by 3-1/2 by 4-1/8 inches, the piece has substantial heft, a pleasant oval shape, and a wide pouring spout. Like the rest of the Eternal gold-banded line, it is safe for the dishwasher and covered by Lenox's lifetime replacement policy. A matching sauceboat stand is available separately. --Emily Bedard Experienced hostesses know that a good sauce boat not only looks great, but pours easily too. With its rounded handle and gracefully curved spout, The Lenox Eternal Sauce Boat is the perfect vessel for pouring gravies and sauces. Matching stand also available.

Lenox Eternal Fine China Sauceboat Refined and classic, the Lenox Eternal gold-banded fine china sauceboat offers an elegant way to showcase your best sauces and gravies. The ivory-bodied sauceboat features 24-karat gold accents on the rim, handle, and foot, as well as a gleaming glaze overall. The accents are simple and subtle, with ridges in the rim and along the handle to add dimension to the gold's shine. Measuring 9-1/4 by 3-1/2 by 4-1/8 inches, the piece has substantial heft, a pleasant oval shape, and a wide pouring spout. Like the rest of the Eternal gold-banded line, it is safe for the dishwasher and covered by Lenox's lifetime replacement policy. A matching sauceboat stand is available separately. --Emily Bedard Experienced hostesses know that a good sauce boat not only looks great, but pours easily too. With its rounded handle and gracefully curved spout, The Lenox Eternal Sauce Boat is the perfect vessel for pouring gravies and sauces. Matching stand also available.

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Ultra WinCleaner 2003: Destroy It

Safely Destroys Data and Ensures Your Privacy! Your computer contains a goldmine of information about you. Every file you save... every letter you write...every email you send and every webpage you visit is stored on your computer's operating system as magnetic data. Even your company's financial, legal, marketing as well as your clients information is retained in a variety of places on your hard drive. If you think that deleting files you want to keep private gets rid of them for good, you're wrong! You may not be able to see them, but they're still there, stored in your operating system as magnetic data. Even data that was deleted months or even a year ago could be lurking underneath your present data, waiting to be recovered by anyone who knows how to restore it... and it's surprisingly easy to do with widely available undelete utilities. Consider all of the data that is stored on your PC: Financial data Medical data Legal data Emails Internet Surfing information (url list, history, and images) Personal documents Sales contact information Product development plans Marketing plans Trade secrets Data Security Solution Tax documents... NOW, YOU NEVER HAVE TO WORRY ABOUT YOUR DATA BEING RECOVERED BY SOMEONE. WinCleaner Destroy-it! is the ultimate file destruction program for Windows. Ensuring complete security for your sensitive and confidential information. LEAVES NO TRACE Can be used directly from CD-ROM SAFE OPERATION -Multiple checks eliminates accidental destructions -Password protection restricts unauthorized usage DRIVE ZAPPER Safely destroys previously deleted data DRIVE SANITIZER Completely destroys all hard disk data, including the operating system. Runs directly off floppy 3.5" disk (included) System Requirements IBM PC or 100% compatible computer Intel 80486SX or higher processor Windows 95/98/Me or NT/2000/XP software 16 MB of RAM 3 MB of available hard disk for typical installation CD-ROM drive (double speed or higher) 16 bit graphics card Destroy-it! can be installed or you can run it directly off the CD-ROM and leave no trace of use! Drive Sanitizer runs directly from a bootable floppy diskette, which is included with the package. Drive Sanitizer works with: All versions of Windows, DOS Linux (any distribution) FreeBSD, Solaris, SCO UNIX UNIXWARE, OS/2, BeOS, QNX, B-TRON and any other OS.

Ultra WinCleaner 2003: Destroy It Safely Destroys Data and Ensures Your Privacy! Your computer contains a goldmine of information about you. Every file you save... every letter you write...every email you send and every webpage you visit is stored on your computer's operating system as magnetic data. Even your company's financial, legal, marketing as well as your clients information is retained in a variety of places on your hard drive. If you think that deleting files you want to keep private gets rid of them for good, you're wrong! You may not be able to see them, but they're still there, stored in your operating system as magnetic data. Even data that was deleted months or even a year ago could be lurking underneath your present data, waiting to be recovered by anyone who knows how to restore it... and it's surprisingly easy to do with widely available undelete utilities. Consider all of the data that is stored on your PC: Financial data Medical data Legal data Emails Internet Surfing information (url list, history, and images) Personal documents Sales contact information Product development plans Marketing plans Trade secrets Data Security Solution Tax documents... NOW, YOU NEVER HAVE TO WORRY ABOUT YOUR DATA BEING RECOVERED BY SOMEONE. WinCleaner Destroy-it! is the ultimate file destruction program for Windows. Ensuring complete security for your sensitive and confidential information. LEAVES NO TRACE Can be used directly from CD-ROM SAFE OPERATION -Multiple checks eliminates accidental destructions -Password protection restricts unauthorized usage DRIVE ZAPPER Safely destroys previously deleted data DRIVE SANITIZER Completely destroys all hard disk data, including the operating system. Runs directly off floppy 3.5" disk (included) System Requirements IBM PC or 100% compatible computer Intel 80486SX or higher processor Windows 95/98/Me or NT/2000/XP software 16 MB of RAM 3 MB of available hard disk for typical installation CD-ROM drive (double speed or higher) 16 bit graphics card Destroy-it! can be installed or you can run it directly off the CD-ROM and leave no trace of use! Drive Sanitizer runs directly from a bootable floppy diskette, which is included with the package. Drive Sanitizer works with: All versions of Windows, DOS Linux (any distribution) FreeBSD, Solaris, SCO UNIX UNIXWARE, OS/2, BeOS, QNX, B-TRON and any other OS.

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Rough Guide to Bellydance Cafe

This collection could be described as "bellydance with twist" as every track is energetic, catchy and lusty but also chilled-out and mysterious. While the rhythm sections certainly let it all hang out, theres just a bit held back, whether in the vocals, strings or woodwinds, not unlike the way a female raks sharki (the traditional name for the genre) dancer will flaunt undulating hips and six-pack abs while veiling her face or upper body. Historically, while no family celebration or evening in a caf was complete without them, women who plied this trade faced varying degrees of social ostracism. This was partly because their profession gave them a certain degree of independence, which threatened the status quo of the male-dominated cultures they hailed from. But in modern Syria, Turkey, Egypt, Morocco, Greece, Lebanon and other countries, these ladies are for the most part recognized as the rigorously trained, exquisitely disciplined artists they have always been. Their relationship with the musicians they work with is one of equals, an uncommonly empathetic, shared act of creation not unlike that of flamenco dancers and their bands. Perhaps this is why, while listening to the tunes, sinuous, gyrating figures continuously appear at the corner of the minds eye, fashioning wave-like susurrations around complex syncopations, goading their collaborators to ever more feverish heights. --Christina Roden Late night get-togethers at an outdoor caf, hookah pipes, chatter and the strong smell of coffee, are all part of the distinct flavour of Middle Eastern street life. As is the shimmying, hip-shaking music phenomenon best-known as `bellydance'. From Selim Sesler and the Salatin El Tarab Orchestra to Mokhtar Al Said and Sami Ali, The Rough Guide to Bellydance Caf provides a comprehensive insight into the seductive sounds of the Orient. Artists include- Jalal Joubi Ensemble, Nazareth Orchestra Feat. Lubna Salame, Ensemble Hseyin Trkmenler, Mohammed Ali Ensemble, Sami Ali, Mokhtar Al Said, Selim Sesler, Glykeria, Salatin El Tarab Orchestra, Mayodi, Upper Egypt Ensemble, Sami Nossair Orchestra, Giasemi (Yasmin) & Nikos Saragoudas, Mohamed Iskander

Rough Guide to Bellydance Cafe This collection could be described as "bellydance with twist" as every track is energetic, catchy and lusty but also chilled-out and mysterious. While the rhythm sections certainly let it all hang out, theres just a bit held back, whether in the vocals, strings or woodwinds, not unlike the way a female raks sharki (the traditional name for the genre) dancer will flaunt undulating hips and six-pack abs while veiling her face or upper body. Historically, while no family celebration or evening in a caf was complete without them, women who plied this trade faced varying degrees of social ostracism. This was partly because their profession gave them a certain degree of independence, which threatened the status quo of the male-dominated cultures they hailed from. But in modern Syria, Turkey, Egypt, Morocco, Greece, Lebanon and other countries, these ladies are for the most part recognized as the rigorously trained, exquisitely disciplined artists they have always been. Their relationship with the musicians they work with is one of equals, an uncommonly empathetic, shared act of creation not unlike that of flamenco dancers and their bands. Perhaps this is why, while listening to the tunes, sinuous, gyrating figures continuously appear at the corner of the minds eye, fashioning wave-like susurrations around complex syncopations, goading their collaborators to ever more feverish heights. --Christina Roden Late night get-togethers at an outdoor caf, hookah pipes, chatter and the strong smell of coffee, are all part of the distinct flavour of Middle Eastern street life. As is the shimmying, hip-shaking music phenomenon best-known as `bellydance'. From Selim Sesler and the Salatin El Tarab Orchestra to Mokhtar Al Said and Sami Ali, The Rough Guide to Bellydance Caf provides a comprehensive insight into the seductive sounds of the Orient. Artists include- Jalal Joubi Ensemble, Nazareth Orchestra Feat. Lubna Salame, Ensemble Hseyin Trkmenler, Mohammed Ali Ensemble, Sami Ali, Mokhtar Al Said, Selim Sesler, Glykeria, Salatin El Tarab Orchestra, Mayodi, Upper Egypt Ensemble, Sami Nossair Orchestra, Giasemi (Yasmin) & Nikos Saragoudas, Mohamed Iskander

B0007K4Z1I

The Sandcastle

"Iris Murdoch is incapable of writing without fascinating and beautiful colour" The Times "Iris Murdoch was one of the best and most influential writers of the twentieth century" Guardian "Of the novelists who have made their bow since the war she seems to me to be the most remarkable" -- Raymond Mortimer --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition. The quiet life of schoolmaster Bill Mor and his wife Nan is disturbed when a young woman, Rain Carter, arrives at the school to paint the portrait of the headmaster. --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition. Iris Murdoch was a writer and philosopher. She was born in Dublin in 1919 of Anglo-Irish parents. She went to school in Bristol, and read classics at Somerville College, Oxford. She later became a fellow of St Anne's College, Oxford. Awarded the CBE in 1976, Iris Murdoch was made a DBE in the 1987 New Year's Honours List. She died in February 1999. Her husband John Bayley has written a bestselling memoir of his life with her called Iris and a major film based on this was released in 2001. --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

The Sandcastle "Iris Murdoch is incapable of writing without fascinating and beautiful colour" The Times "Iris Murdoch was one of the best and most influential writers of the twentieth century" Guardian "Of the novelists who have made their bow since the war she seems to me to be the most remarkable" -- Raymond Mortimer --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition. The quiet life of schoolmaster Bill Mor and his wife Nan is disturbed when a young woman, Rain Carter, arrives at the school to paint the portrait of the headmaster. --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition. Iris Murdoch was a writer and philosopher. She was born in Dublin in 1919 of Anglo-Irish parents. She went to school in Bristol, and read classics at Somerville College, Oxford. She later became a fellow of St Anne's College, Oxford. Awarded the CBE in 1976, Iris Murdoch was made a DBE in the 1987 New Year's Honours List. She died in February 1999. Her husband John Bayley has written a bestselling memoir of his life with her called Iris and a major film based on this was released in 2001. --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

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Country Heartbreak

No Description Available.Genre: Country & WesternMedia Format: Compact DiskRating: Release Date: 2-JAN-2007

Country Heartbreak No Description Available.Genre: Country & WesternMedia Format: Compact DiskRating: Release Date: 2-JAN-2007

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Rough Guide to African Blues

Nowadays it is almost universally accepted that the DNA of the blues can be traced back to Africa. Featuring significant collaborations which explore this link - including Corey Harris and Ali Farka Toure - alongside pivotal artists such as Afel Bocoum, Oumou Sangare and Boubacar Traore, The Rough Guide to African Blues examines this complex and fascinating musical connection. Artists include- Mariem Hassan, Nuru Kane, Corey Harris with Ali Farka Tour, Boubacar Traor, Oumou Sangare, Etran Finatawa, Afel Bocoum, Rokia Traor, Ayalw Msfin & Black Lion Band, Djelimady Tounkara, Bob Brozman & Djeli Moussa Diawara, Rasha, Daby Balde, Baaba Maal & Mansour Seck

Rough Guide to African Blues Nowadays it is almost universally accepted that the DNA of the blues can be traced back to Africa. Featuring significant collaborations which explore this link - including Corey Harris and Ali Farka Toure - alongside pivotal artists such as Afel Bocoum, Oumou Sangare and Boubacar Traore, The Rough Guide to African Blues examines this complex and fascinating musical connection. Artists include- Mariem Hassan, Nuru Kane, Corey Harris with Ali Farka Tour, Boubacar Traor, Oumou Sangare, Etran Finatawa, Afel Bocoum, Rokia Traor, Ayalw Msfin & Black Lion Band, Djelimady Tounkara, Bob Brozman & Djeli Moussa Diawara, Rasha, Daby Balde, Baaba Maal & Mansour Seck

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Washington Crossing the Delaware, c.1851 Art Poster Print by Emanuel Gottlieb Leutze, 20x16

Washington Crossing the Delaware, c.1851 is digitally printed on archival photographic paper resulting in vivid, pure color and exceptional detail that is suitable for any museum or gallery display. Finding that perfect piece to match your interest and style is easy and within your budget!

Washington Crossing the Delaware, c.1851 Art Poster Print by Emanuel Gottlieb Leutze, 20x16 Washington Crossing the Delaware, c.1851 is digitally printed on archival photographic paper resulting in vivid, pure color and exceptional detail that is suitable for any museum or gallery display. Finding that perfect piece to match your interest and style is easy and within your budget!

0312936974

Shades of Red

Bestselling author Mortman (Rightfully Mine, etc.) presents another blockbuster with this eighth novel, which features an ex-movie star who runs a powerful, Martha Stewart-like empire. Vera Hart is the 59-year-old "Goddess of Perfection" behind Hart Line International (HLI), and her company's array of makeup, fashion, decorating and cooking products has a devoted following. She's also the cool-as-ice matriarch of a seriously dysfunctional family. Her daughters, Greta and Martie, who were separated in youth by their parents' divorce, "can't stand each other." And their sibling rivalry heats up even more when Vera appoints Martie to head a new line of HLI skin products at the same time that she hires the daughter's mutual love interest, attorney Bryan Chalmers, to look into some serious problems at HLI, including Enron-like fiscal shenanigans, poisoned lipsticks, death threats and murders. Can all that's wrong be just a coincidence, or is one mastermind behind it all? Mortman hits hard on all fronts, giving readers enough love entanglements to keep romance readers hooked while delivering enough suspense to please thriller fans as well. Particularly strong are her portrayals of working mothers and sorrowful childhoods. And the fact that Martie is a decorated officer and talented doctor, plagued by memories of her experiences as a POW during Desert Storm, gives credibility to her tough thinking while connecting the novel to current political events. All in all, Mortman layers on the suspense like so much rich mascara, leaving readers eager for the outcome of the murder investigations, the love triangle and the Hart family compact. Copyright Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. Fiction imitates life as Mortman conjures up a domestic diva under criminal investigation for the financial operation of her enormous empire based in New York. But Vera Hunt's case is direr than her real-life model because someone is killing women with her tainted products, and threatening to kill her and her family. Vera's older daughter, Greta, has always been by her side as a ruthless executive with the company, and now Vera tries to reconcile with her youngest daughter, Martie, who grew up with her army general father and served under his command as a doctor during the first Gulf War, where she was taken prisoner and decorated for her service. Reluctantly, Martie joins the company, but the sibling rivalry between her and Greta intensifies as they clash over company matters and Bryan Chalmers, who is currently seeing Greta but who was once in love with Martie. Mortman has fashioned a great bit of escape literature, a decadent diversion rich in suspense, family peccadilloes, and multifaceted characters. Patty EngelmannCopyright American Library Association. All rights reserved --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. "Suspense at its best."--Booklist"Poison lipstick! Bitchy, beauteous tycoons! Decadent playboys!...Turn turn turn the pages..." --Kirkus From New York Times bestselling author Doris Mortman comes a novel about the rivalry between sisters, the ruthless determination of their mother, and the seething hatred of an enemy set on destroying them. THREE WOMENVera Hart has it all: a cosmetics empire, international recognition, a devoted daughter, and a legion of fans. But her world suddenly comes crashing down. First, someone is sabotaging her company. Next, her enemies are moving in. And then someone begins to kill using the most insidious means possiblecosmetics that bear Veras name. ALL HAVE SOMETHING TO GAINMartie Phelps is estranged from Vera, her mother. A military doctor in the first Gulf war, Martie has scars and demons she holds close. As a single mother, all she wants is a quiet life with her daughter. Now, the glamorous, complicated Vera Hart is making overtures to her: Vera wants Martie back in her life. ALL HAVE SOMETHING TO LOSEGreta Hart wants her sister, Martie, to stay gone. Greta has always been the dutiful daughter who Vera has taken for granted. This current crisis is helping Vera pull Martie closer. And Greta doesnt like it. ALL STAND IN THE PATH OF A KILLERAll three women are searching for answers. Who wants to bring down Vera Hart? How intense can a rivalry between estranged sisters get? And when will the killer strike next? Mortman has fashioned a great bit of escape literature, a decadent diversion rich in suspense, family peccadilloes, and multifaceted characters.--Booklist DORIS MORTMAN is a New York Times bestselling author of eight novels, including Circles, First Born, and Before Again. She lives in New Jersey with her family. The story seems almost too familiar at first--a lifestyle icon is embroiled in a financial scandal--but the similarities end when the intrigue begins. Vera Hart's empire is threatened in many ways but most alarmingly by a lunatic who is poisoning people with "Valentine Red" lipstick from her cosmetics line. Hart gathers her family for support, pulling in estranged members and digging up buried feelings of resentment. Kimberly Farr skillfully leads the listener through incongruous flashbacks and forced phrases like "serendipitous juxtaposition." Despite these problems, as well as some uneven pacing, the story is intriguing enough to keep the listener engaged. L.B.F. AudioFile 2005, Portland, Maine-- Copyright AudioFile, Portland, Maine --This text refers to the Audio CD edition.

Shades of Red Bestselling author Mortman (Rightfully Mine, etc.) presents another blockbuster with this eighth novel, which features an ex-movie star who runs a powerful, Martha Stewart-like empire. Vera Hart is the 59-year-old "Goddess of Perfection" behind Hart Line International (HLI), and her company's array of makeup, fashion, decorating and cooking products has a devoted following. She's also the cool-as-ice matriarch of a seriously dysfunctional family. Her daughters, Greta and Martie, who were separated in youth by their parents' divorce, "can't stand each other." And their sibling rivalry heats up even more when Vera appoints Martie to head a new line of HLI skin products at the same time that she hires the daughter's mutual love interest, attorney Bryan Chalmers, to look into some serious problems at HLI, including Enron-like fiscal shenanigans, poisoned lipsticks, death threats and murders. Can all that's wrong be just a coincidence, or is one mastermind behind it all? Mortman hits hard on all fronts, giving readers enough love entanglements to keep romance readers hooked while delivering enough suspense to please thriller fans as well. Particularly strong are her portrayals of working mothers and sorrowful childhoods. And the fact that Martie is a decorated officer and talented doctor, plagued by memories of her experiences as a POW during Desert Storm, gives credibility to her tough thinking while connecting the novel to current political events. All in all, Mortman layers on the suspense like so much rich mascara, leaving readers eager for the outcome of the murder investigations, the love triangle and the Hart family compact. Copyright Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. Fiction imitates life as Mortman conjures up a domestic diva under criminal investigation for the financial operation of her enormous empire based in New York. But Vera Hunt's case is direr than her real-life model because someone is killing women with her tainted products, and threatening to kill her and her family. Vera's older daughter, Greta, has always been by her side as a ruthless executive with the company, and now Vera tries to reconcile with her youngest daughter, Martie, who grew up with her army general father and served under his command as a doctor during the first Gulf War, where she was taken prisoner and decorated for her service. Reluctantly, Martie joins the company, but the sibling rivalry between her and Greta intensifies as they clash over company matters and Bryan Chalmers, who is currently seeing Greta but who was once in love with Martie. Mortman has fashioned a great bit of escape literature, a decadent diversion rich in suspense, family peccadilloes, and multifaceted characters. Patty EngelmannCopyright American Library Association. All rights reserved --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. "Suspense at its best."--Booklist"Poison lipstick! Bitchy, beauteous tycoons! Decadent playboys!...Turn turn turn the pages..." --Kirkus From New York Times bestselling author Doris Mortman comes a novel about the rivalry between sisters, the ruthless determination of their mother, and the seething hatred of an enemy set on destroying them. THREE WOMENVera Hart has it all: a cosmetics empire, international recognition, a devoted daughter, and a legion of fans. But her world suddenly comes crashing down. First, someone is sabotaging her company. Next, her enemies are moving in. And then someone begins to kill using the most insidious means possiblecosmetics that bear Veras name. ALL HAVE SOMETHING TO GAINMartie Phelps is estranged from Vera, her mother. A military doctor in the first Gulf war, Martie has scars and demons she holds close. As a single mother, all she wants is a quiet life with her daughter. Now, the glamorous, complicated Vera Hart is making overtures to her: Vera wants Martie back in her life. ALL HAVE SOMETHING TO LOSEGreta Hart wants her sister, Martie, to stay gone. Greta has always been the dutiful daughter who Vera has taken for granted. This current crisis is helping Vera pull Martie closer. And Greta doesnt like it. ALL STAND IN THE PATH OF A KILLERAll three women are searching for answers. Who wants to bring down Vera Hart? How intense can a rivalry between estranged sisters get? And when will the killer strike next? Mortman has fashioned a great bit of escape literature, a decadent diversion rich in suspense, family peccadilloes, and multifaceted characters.--Booklist DORIS MORTMAN is a New York Times bestselling author of eight novels, including Circles, First Born, and Before Again. She lives in New Jersey with her family. The story seems almost too familiar at first--a lifestyle icon is embroiled in a financial scandal--but the similarities end when the intrigue begins. Vera Hart's empire is threatened in many ways but most alarmingly by a lunatic who is poisoning people with "Valentine Red" lipstick from her cosmetics line. Hart gathers her family for support, pulling in estranged members and digging up buried feelings of resentment. Kimberly Farr skillfully leads the listener through incongruous flashbacks and forced phrases like "serendipitous juxtaposition." Despite these problems, as well as some uneven pacing, the story is intriguing enough to keep the listener engaged. L.B.F. AudioFile 2005, Portland, Maine-- Copyright AudioFile, Portland, Maine --This text refers to the Audio CD edition.

0830725164

The Big Book of Kids Sermons and Object Talks (Big Books)

Gospel Light is a multi-faceted publisher of fun and creative Sunday School curriculum, exciting Vacation Bible School programs and inspiring biblical books. For nearly 70 years, Gospel Light has equipped teachers with the best tools for reaching children with the saving knowledge of Jesus Christ. Gospel Light remembers what its like to see the world through a childs eyes, producing Sunday School curriculum and ministry resources designed to reach kids right where they are, teaching God and His Word through hands-on activities that engage their intense curiosity and openness to learning new things. The mission of Gospel Light is still the same today as it was in 1933: To know Christ and to make Him known.

The Big Book of Kids Sermons and Object Talks (Big Books) Gospel Light is a multi-faceted publisher of fun and creative Sunday School curriculum, exciting Vacation Bible School programs and inspiring biblical books. For nearly 70 years, Gospel Light has equipped teachers with the best tools for reaching children with the saving knowledge of Jesus Christ. Gospel Light remembers what its like to see the world through a childs eyes, producing Sunday School curriculum and ministry resources designed to reach kids right where they are, teaching God and His Word through hands-on activities that engage their intense curiosity and openness to learning new things. The mission of Gospel Light is still the same today as it was in 1933: To know Christ and to make Him known.

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Panasonic DMR-EZ17S DVD Recorder with ATSC Tuner Silver

DVD Recorder, With ATSC Digital Tuner, DV Input

Panasonic DMR-EZ17S DVD Recorder with ATSC Tuner Silver DVD Recorder, With ATSC Digital Tuner, DV Input

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Estee Lauder Automatic Lip Pencil Duo

Versatile, double-ended pencil with twist-up color on one side, a lip brush on the other.Color tip is always perfectly shaped--never needs sharpening.Use the lip brush to apply your lipstick or other lipcolor. Creates a defined, professional look.Comes with an initial color cartridge plus one refill. Additional refills available.PENCIL ME INFor longer-lasting lipcolor, fill in entire lip area with pencil, then top it off with your favorite lipstick.

Estee Lauder Automatic Lip Pencil Duo Versatile, double-ended pencil with twist-up color on one side, a lip brush on the other.Color tip is always perfectly shaped--never needs sharpening.Use the lip brush to apply your lipstick or other lipcolor. Creates a defined, professional look.Comes with an initial color cartridge plus one refill. Additional refills available.PENCIL ME INFor longer-lasting lipcolor, fill in entire lip area with pencil, then top it off with your favorite lipstick.

B00004Y6SL

Next to You

Marion Meadows became one of smooth jazz's most popular saxmen of the last decade by being a constant purveyor of soprano sax-driven mush. With that in mind, it's exciting to see his growth during the course of his two latest recordings on Heads Up. Last year's Another Side of Midnight nailed his longstanding love for the free-spirited, late-night-club vibe of his former hometown, New York City. One aspect of his musical life in the Big Apple was jamming frequently with Latin and salsa bands. Meadows fashions his latest release, Next to You, around a rich fusion of those relatively exotic influences and his trademark R sound.The bouncy, synthesized trumpet/sax riff at the beginning of "Miami" is more festive than most of Meadows' usual fare. His smoky soprano winds in and out of dense percussion, splashes of horns, and a lively scat vocal and acoustic guitar interlude by Spyro Gyra's Julio Fernandez.On the tracks he produced, veteran musician/producer Ray Obiedo brings loads of Latin fire to the mix with tunes like the plucky, easily percussive "Carousel," which features Meadows switching between soprano and alto saxes, and gentle flute harmonies by Norbert Stachel. The jamming Latin romp "Blue Cactus" spotlights a hard-wired Peter Escovedo on drums and sizzling sax/piano interplay between Meadows and keyboardist Peter Horvath. The disc's closer, Obiedo's "La Samba," is best described as Brazilian lite, but its polyrhythmic structure provides a challenge to Meadows' usual straightforward approach.--- Jonathan Widran, JAZZIZ Magazine Copyright 2000, Milor Entertainment, Inc. -- From Jazziz

Next to You Marion Meadows became one of smooth jazz's most popular saxmen of the last decade by being a constant purveyor of soprano sax-driven mush. With that in mind, it's exciting to see his growth during the course of his two latest recordings on Heads Up. Last year's Another Side of Midnight nailed his longstanding love for the free-spirited, late-night-club vibe of his former hometown, New York City. One aspect of his musical life in the Big Apple was jamming frequently with Latin and salsa bands. Meadows fashions his latest release, Next to You, around a rich fusion of those relatively exotic influences and his trademark R sound.The bouncy, synthesized trumpet/sax riff at the beginning of "Miami" is more festive than most of Meadows' usual fare. His smoky soprano winds in and out of dense percussion, splashes of horns, and a lively scat vocal and acoustic guitar interlude by Spyro Gyra's Julio Fernandez.On the tracks he produced, veteran musician/producer Ray Obiedo brings loads of Latin fire to the mix with tunes like the plucky, easily percussive "Carousel," which features Meadows switching between soprano and alto saxes, and gentle flute harmonies by Norbert Stachel. The jamming Latin romp "Blue Cactus" spotlights a hard-wired Peter Escovedo on drums and sizzling sax/piano interplay between Meadows and keyboardist Peter Horvath. The disc's closer, Obiedo's "La Samba," is best described as Brazilian lite, but its polyrhythmic structure provides a challenge to Meadows' usual straightforward approach.--- Jonathan Widran, JAZZIZ Magazine Copyright 2000, Milor Entertainment, Inc. -- From Jazziz

B000005DW4

Round Up The Usual Suspects

Rare and hard to find & factory sealed

Round Up The Usual Suspects Rare and hard to find & factory sealed

B0002KW182

Amazon.com: Pinpoint Oxford European Straight Collar French Cuff Dress Shirt: Clothing

A dress classic handcrafted of silky two-ply 80s pinpoint cotton oxford with impeccable tailoring details including single needle stitching for stronger seams. European straight collar with french cuffs. Imported. Note: Add an additional $5.00 for Big and Tall Sizing.(Big and Tall sizes include: 18, 18.5, 19, 20 collar sizes and any 37 \ 38 inch sleeve lengths)

Amazon.com: Pinpoint Oxford European Straight Collar French Cuff Dress Shirt: Clothing A dress classic handcrafted of silky two-ply 80s pinpoint cotton oxford with impeccable tailoring details including single needle stitching for stronger seams. European straight collar with french cuffs. Imported. Note: Add an additional $5.00 for Big and Tall Sizing.(Big and Tall sizes include: 18, 18.5, 19, 20 collar sizes and any 37 \ 38 inch sleeve lengths)

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Grand Slam

They may be Cleveland's most distinguished jazz exports, but guitarist Jim Hall and saxophonist Joe Lovano share more than that. Hall is an almost laconic, lyric player who can generate intense drive based on subtle placement. Lovano often mixes a light, cool-school sonority with the most forceful lines, creating a style of his own that's as much Stan Getz as John Coltrane or Sonny Rollins. Throughout their careers, they've both been willing to take creative risks, too, "inside" players who can play "outside." There are dates with Ornette Coleman and Eric Dolphy in Hall's discography, and both are definitely on Lovano's list of influences. Hall and Lovano also bring some exalted listening skills to this live recording from Cambridge's Regattabar, as do bassist George Mraz and drummer Lewis Nash. There are four tunes by Hall and three by Lovano. All their melodic gifts are apparent on the ballads "Chelsea Rendezvous" and "All Across the City." "Blackwell's Message," Lovano's tribute to the late drummer, finds new sonorities in the composer's grainy alto clarinet and Hall's sparse, bell-like solo. "Feel Free" is a blues that gets a very free treatment, with Lovano's alto hinting strongly at Coleman. Hall's "Border Crossing" has a swirling guitar-soprano unison that sets up multiple rhythmic implications and developed group dialogue. "Say Hello to Calypso" may inevitably recall Hall's days with Rollins, but it's the startling steelpan sound of his guitar that's most memorable. Hall and Lovano both have tremendous reputations, the kind that might allow lesser musicians to coast, but there's none of that here; just concentrated, joyous spontaneity by players willing to challenge themselves and one another. --Stuart Broomer

Grand Slam They may be Cleveland's most distinguished jazz exports, but guitarist Jim Hall and saxophonist Joe Lovano share more than that. Hall is an almost laconic, lyric player who can generate intense drive based on subtle placement. Lovano often mixes a light, cool-school sonority with the most forceful lines, creating a style of his own that's as much Stan Getz as John Coltrane or Sonny Rollins. Throughout their careers, they've both been willing to take creative risks, too, "inside" players who can play "outside." There are dates with Ornette Coleman and Eric Dolphy in Hall's discography, and both are definitely on Lovano's list of influences. Hall and Lovano also bring some exalted listening skills to this live recording from Cambridge's Regattabar, as do bassist George Mraz and drummer Lewis Nash. There are four tunes by Hall and three by Lovano. All their melodic gifts are apparent on the ballads "Chelsea Rendezvous" and "All Across the City." "Blackwell's Message," Lovano's tribute to the late drummer, finds new sonorities in the composer's grainy alto clarinet and Hall's sparse, bell-like solo. "Feel Free" is a blues that gets a very free treatment, with Lovano's alto hinting strongly at Coleman. Hall's "Border Crossing" has a swirling guitar-soprano unison that sets up multiple rhythmic implications and developed group dialogue. "Say Hello to Calypso" may inevitably recall Hall's days with Rollins, but it's the startling steelpan sound of his guitar that's most memorable. Hall and Lovano both have tremendous reputations, the kind that might allow lesser musicians to coast, but there's none of that here; just concentrated, joyous spontaneity by players willing to challenge themselves and one another. --Stuart Broomer

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Flowers of Romance

1. Four Enclosed Walls 4:43 2. Track 8 3:14 3. Phenagen 2:38 4. Flowers Of Romance 2:50 5. Under The House 4:32 6. Hymie's Him 3:17 7. Banging The Door 4:47 8. Go Back 3:47 9. Francis Massacre 3:30

Flowers of Romance 1. Four Enclosed Walls 4:43 2. Track 8 3:14 3. Phenagen 2:38 4. Flowers Of Romance 2:50 5. Under The House 4:32 6. Hymie's Him 3:17 7. Banging The Door 4:47 8. Go Back 3:47 9. Francis Massacre 3:30

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Some of My Best Friends Are the Trumpet Players

This is the fourth in a series of CDs that has had the great bassist hosting distinguished guests: singers, pianists, and saxophonists. Now it's time for six trumpeters, covering several generations, from the veteran Clark Terry to Nicholas Payton, 26 at the time of recording, but there's no incompatibility between their individual meetings with Brown's smoothly swinging, energetic trio. With pianist Geoff Keezer and new drummer Karriem Riggins, Brown's band at times suggests the Oscar Peterson trio (whose bassist was Brown). As for the trumpeters, each gets two opportunities with the trio. Clark Terry is puckishly witty on "Itty Bitty Blues" and does a nice job of alternating muted trumpet and flgelhorn on "Clark's Tune." His muffled, personal sound is an effective contrast to generally brassy attacks, but Roy Hargrove, too, shows fitting restraint on his exposition of "Stairway to the Stars." No one's brassier than Jon Faddis, who even plays muted slow blues with unlikely force on "Bags' Groove," then swaggers in his upper register on "Original Jones." Hargrove and Payton acquit themselves admirably on the boppish "Our Delight" and "The Kicker," respectively. Terence Blanchard takes "Getting Sentimental over You" at an unlikely clip, showcasing the trio as well as his own sparkling chops. His concluding "Goodbye" may be the best ballad performance in a good assortment, though Payton's "Violets for Your Furs" is eloquent and moving. There's a real surprise here in the lesser-known Australian, James Morrison. His brash sound on "I Thought About You" evokes memories of swing-era greats, while Morrison double-times and bounces around the horn with Dizzy-like abandon on Brown's otherwise subdued "When You Go." --Stuart Broomer

Some of My Best Friends Are the Trumpet Players This is the fourth in a series of CDs that has had the great bassist hosting distinguished guests: singers, pianists, and saxophonists. Now it's time for six trumpeters, covering several generations, from the veteran Clark Terry to Nicholas Payton, 26 at the time of recording, but there's no incompatibility between their individual meetings with Brown's smoothly swinging, energetic trio. With pianist Geoff Keezer and new drummer Karriem Riggins, Brown's band at times suggests the Oscar Peterson trio (whose bassist was Brown). As for the trumpeters, each gets two opportunities with the trio. Clark Terry is puckishly witty on "Itty Bitty Blues" and does a nice job of alternating muted trumpet and flgelhorn on "Clark's Tune." His muffled, personal sound is an effective contrast to generally brassy attacks, but Roy Hargrove, too, shows fitting restraint on his exposition of "Stairway to the Stars." No one's brassier than Jon Faddis, who even plays muted slow blues with unlikely force on "Bags' Groove," then swaggers in his upper register on "Original Jones." Hargrove and Payton acquit themselves admirably on the boppish "Our Delight" and "The Kicker," respectively. Terence Blanchard takes "Getting Sentimental over You" at an unlikely clip, showcasing the trio as well as his own sparkling chops. His concluding "Goodbye" may be the best ballad performance in a good assortment, though Payton's "Violets for Your Furs" is eloquent and moving. There's a real surprise here in the lesser-known Australian, James Morrison. His brash sound on "I Thought About You" evokes memories of swing-era greats, while Morrison double-times and bounces around the horn with Dizzy-like abandon on Brown's otherwise subdued "When You Go." --Stuart Broomer

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Memoirs of a Midget (Collected Works of Walter de la Mare)

'Here is a great book.' New York Times' It sticks like a splinter in the mind.' Angela Carter' For centuries to come this book will inspire imaginative people.' Rebecca West 'One of the strangest and most enchanting works of fiction ever written.' Alison Lurie Small things do come in big packages. Originally published in 1922 and just released in this new edition, Memoirs of a Midget is a faux memoir that details the life of the tiny Miss M., who ingratiates herself into high society only to find they view her merely as a curio. Resolving to claim her peculiarity as her own, she joins a traveling circus. In a mannered but limpid style, Walter de la Mare unravels his bizarre story with heart, finding a winning voice for his miniature creation. The book won the James Tait Black Memorial Prize upon publication, which put the author in the company of E.M. Forster and D.H. Lawrence, but in the literary world his stature has undeservedly remained, like that of his protagonist, diminutive. Keith Staskiewicz Entertainment Weekly 24th November 2009 --This text refers to the Paperback edition. Walter de la Mare (1873-1956) was one of the leading poets and novelists of the twentieth century.. He was an anthologist of genius and an outstanding literary critic, reviewing for the TLS for over a decade. First published in 1921, Memoirs of a Midget won the James Tait Black Memorial Prize for fiction. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

Memoirs of a Midget (Collected Works of Walter de la Mare) 'Here is a great book.' New York Times' It sticks like a splinter in the mind.' Angela Carter' For centuries to come this book will inspire imaginative people.' Rebecca West 'One of the strangest and most enchanting works of fiction ever written.' Alison Lurie Small things do come in big packages. Originally published in 1922 and just released in this new edition, Memoirs of a Midget is a faux memoir that details the life of the tiny Miss M., who ingratiates herself into high society only to find they view her merely as a curio. Resolving to claim her peculiarity as her own, she joins a traveling circus. In a mannered but limpid style, Walter de la Mare unravels his bizarre story with heart, finding a winning voice for his miniature creation. The book won the James Tait Black Memorial Prize upon publication, which put the author in the company of E.M. Forster and D.H. Lawrence, but in the literary world his stature has undeservedly remained, like that of his protagonist, diminutive. Keith Staskiewicz Entertainment Weekly 24th November 2009 --This text refers to the Paperback edition. Walter de la Mare (1873-1956) was one of the leading poets and novelists of the twentieth century.. He was an anthologist of genius and an outstanding literary critic, reviewing for the TLS for over a decade. First published in 1921, Memoirs of a Midget won the James Tait Black Memorial Prize for fiction. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

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Platypus

Determined to find the perfect item to complete his special collection (which includes, among other things, an old blue sneaker, a Popsicle stick, a bottle cap, and an acorn), little Platypus sets off to the beach. "He didn't know quite what he was looking for, but he was sure he'd know it when he saw it." After hemming and hawing over various treasures--seaweed, a big rock, a deflated beach ball--Platypus finds exactly the right thing: a lovely curly seashell. Unfortunately, what our funny little hero doesn't know (and what sharp-eyed readers might figure out sooner than he) is that the shell is currently occupied. Young readers in a collecting phase of their own will enjoy watching Platypus's bewilderment as his prize item keeps sneaking out at night and creeping back to the beach. Chris Riddell's cute watercolors and cheerful story will please platypuses and humans alike. (Ages 3 to 6) --Emilie Coulter Riddell's (illus. of Something Else) spunky hero has a bill the size of a clown's shoe and a comic case of the collecting bug. In one of the book's many crisp and austerely composed watercolors, Platypus proudly displays the contents of his big green collecting box: a blue sneaker, an acorn, marbles, a bottle cap, etc. a collection to be envied in any child's estimation. Yet something is missing. "He didn't know quite what he was looking for," writes Riddell as he sends Platypus down to the beach on a quest, "but he was sure he'd know it when he saw it." A beautiful shell seems to be just the ticket, except that it won't stay put: two tiny eyes and a single claw poke out of the green box as Platypus sleeps, and the next morning the shell is gone. The same thing happens when Platypus reclaims the shell. The reason, Platypus discovers, is that the shell already belongs to someone a hermit crab. Youngsters in the throes of a hoarding phase will sympathize with the hero (who sleeps with a tiny stuffed toy platypus), while Riddell's well-paced plotting makes the mystery and the resolution equally enticing. Happily, a second Platypus title is scheduled for next season. Ages 2-5. Copyright 2002 Cahners Business Information, Inc. reSchool-Grade 1-Platypus is a sturdy, cheerful character whose simple adventures reflect childhood interests. In the mood to add to his this-and-that collection, which already includes an old shoe, an acorn, and several marbles, he wanders down to the seashore, bucket in hand. He finds the perfect shell, but is mystified when it keeps disappearing from his "special box." Young readers who have been paying attention to the pictures won't be surprised to discover that the hermit crab that lives within it is trying to get back to the sea. Riddell slips in a gentle ecological message as Platypus realizes his mistake and quickly puts the shell back where he found it. Luckily, another one, quite uninhabited, turns up, so the collector manages to add something special after all. This charming picture book should appeal especially to fans of Mick Inkpen's "Kipper" (Harcourt). While Riddell's story features a bit more text, his use of white space echoes Inkpen's work and keeps readers' attention squarely on his appealing character. The watercolor and black-ink illustrations have a soft, bright palette and simple, uncluttered style that extend the humor and charm of the tale. Platypus's perplexed expression when he tries to take a sand castle home is understated but amusing. As odd and unfamiliar as he may look, this duckbill will seem like an old friend to most young listeners.Lisa Dennis, The Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, PACopyright 2002 Cahners Business Information, Inc. Ages 2-4. Little Platypus goes out to the beach to look for things to add to his miscellaneous collection. After rejecting several items, he finds a seashell that pleases him and puts it in his special box at home. The next morning, it has disappeared, but he finds it again on the beach and takes it back home. When it's missing the next day, he goes out looking for it and discovers a hermit crab inside. Surprised and apologetic, Platypus finds a different shell for his collection. Both text and illustrations have a simplicity of line and equanimity of tone that make this a quiet, but pleasing choice for reading aloud. There's just a bare suggestion of setting, allowing the large, expressive ink drawings of Platypus and his collectibles to stand out clearly against the white backgrounds. The restrained use of watercolor washes brightens the pages without taking away from the clarity of the artwork. Carolyn PhelanCopyright American Library Association. All rights reserved CHRIS RIDDELL has illustrated many acclaimed picture books, including Something Else, which won the UNESCO Award for Children's books. He is also a renowned political cartoonist whose work has been featured in the Observer, the Economist, and the Independent. Mr. Riddell lives in Brighton, England.

Platypus Determined to find the perfect item to complete his special collection (which includes, among other things, an old blue sneaker, a Popsicle stick, a bottle cap, and an acorn), little Platypus sets off to the beach. "He didn't know quite what he was looking for, but he was sure he'd know it when he saw it." After hemming and hawing over various treasures--seaweed, a big rock, a deflated beach ball--Platypus finds exactly the right thing: a lovely curly seashell. Unfortunately, what our funny little hero doesn't know (and what sharp-eyed readers might figure out sooner than he) is that the shell is currently occupied. Young readers in a collecting phase of their own will enjoy watching Platypus's bewilderment as his prize item keeps sneaking out at night and creeping back to the beach. Chris Riddell's cute watercolors and cheerful story will please platypuses and humans alike. (Ages 3 to 6) --Emilie Coulter Riddell's (illus. of Something Else) spunky hero has a bill the size of a clown's shoe and a comic case of the collecting bug. In one of the book's many crisp and austerely composed watercolors, Platypus proudly displays the contents of his big green collecting box: a blue sneaker, an acorn, marbles, a bottle cap, etc. a collection to be envied in any child's estimation. Yet something is missing. "He didn't know quite what he was looking for," writes Riddell as he sends Platypus down to the beach on a quest, "but he was sure he'd know it when he saw it." A beautiful shell seems to be just the ticket, except that it won't stay put: two tiny eyes and a single claw poke out of the green box as Platypus sleeps, and the next morning the shell is gone. The same thing happens when Platypus reclaims the shell. The reason, Platypus discovers, is that the shell already belongs to someone a hermit crab. Youngsters in the throes of a hoarding phase will sympathize with the hero (who sleeps with a tiny stuffed toy platypus), while Riddell's well-paced plotting makes the mystery and the resolution equally enticing. Happily, a second Platypus title is scheduled for next season. Ages 2-5. Copyright 2002 Cahners Business Information, Inc. reSchool-Grade 1-Platypus is a sturdy, cheerful character whose simple adventures reflect childhood interests. In the mood to add to his this-and-that collection, which already includes an old shoe, an acorn, and several marbles, he wanders down to the seashore, bucket in hand. He finds the perfect shell, but is mystified when it keeps disappearing from his "special box." Young readers who have been paying attention to the pictures won't be surprised to discover that the hermit crab that lives within it is trying to get back to the sea. Riddell slips in a gentle ecological message as Platypus realizes his mistake and quickly puts the shell back where he found it. Luckily, another one, quite uninhabited, turns up, so the collector manages to add something special after all. This charming picture book should appeal especially to fans of Mick Inkpen's "Kipper" (Harcourt). While Riddell's story features a bit more text, his use of white space echoes Inkpen's work and keeps readers' attention squarely on his appealing character. The watercolor and black-ink illustrations have a soft, bright palette and simple, uncluttered style that extend the humor and charm of the tale. Platypus's perplexed expression when he tries to take a sand castle home is understated but amusing. As odd and unfamiliar as he may look, this duckbill will seem like an old friend to most young listeners.Lisa Dennis, The Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, PACopyright 2002 Cahners Business Information, Inc. Ages 2-4. Little Platypus goes out to the beach to look for things to add to his miscellaneous collection. After rejecting several items, he finds a seashell that pleases him and puts it in his special box at home. The next morning, it has disappeared, but he finds it again on the beach and takes it back home. When it's missing the next day, he goes out looking for it and discovers a hermit crab inside. Surprised and apologetic, Platypus finds a different shell for his collection. Both text and illustrations have a simplicity of line and equanimity of tone that make this a quiet, but pleasing choice for reading aloud. There's just a bare suggestion of setting, allowing the large, expressive ink drawings of Platypus and his collectibles to stand out clearly against the white backgrounds. The restrained use of watercolor washes brightens the pages without taking away from the clarity of the artwork. Carolyn PhelanCopyright American Library Association. All rights reserved CHRIS RIDDELL has illustrated many acclaimed picture books, including Something Else, which won the UNESCO Award for Children's books. He is also a renowned political cartoonist whose work has been featured in the Observer, the Economist, and the Independent. Mr. Riddell lives in Brighton, England.

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Return of the Hellecasters

Guitar fanciers burned out on one too many Guitar Speak snoozers should check out this fired-up crew of session pickers (John Jorgenson, Will Ray, Jerry Donahue). Highlights: the Jeff Beck-inspired Passion and the hypertwang of Highlander Boogie. --Jeff Bateman

Return of the Hellecasters Guitar fanciers burned out on one too many Guitar Speak snoozers should check out this fired-up crew of session pickers (John Jorgenson, Will Ray, Jerry Donahue). Highlights: the Jeff Beck-inspired Passion and the hypertwang of Highlander Boogie. --Jeff Bateman

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Best Manufacturers Flat Roux/Gravy Whip 10-inch Wood Handle

The professional standard for the home cook, Best Wire Whips are made by craftsmen in Portland, Oregon. Each whip is handcrafted for optimum stirring, mixing and blending, achieved through a unique wire design. Each whip shares the identical attention of wire spacing, radius curve and overall length to match every cooking need and preference. Whips are weighted for dynamic mixing control and comfort. Wire length is sized in concert with handle balance and grip dimension to give the cook a feel for the effortlessness and efficiency of the task. The Best Roux/Gravy Whip is the tool for working the bottom and corners of a pan and for a perfect deglaze. Not every cook responds to the look and feel of stainless; for these Best offers warm wood - nature's ergonomic answer to a good grip.. Wood handle whip with stainless steel wires and smooth, turned and lacquered birch hardwood handle is entirely dishwasher safe. 10-inch length.

Best Manufacturers Flat Roux/Gravy Whip 10-inch Wood Handle The professional standard for the home cook, Best Wire Whips are made by craftsmen in Portland, Oregon. Each whip is handcrafted for optimum stirring, mixing and blending, achieved through a unique wire design. Each whip shares the identical attention of wire spacing, radius curve and overall length to match every cooking need and preference. Whips are weighted for dynamic mixing control and comfort. Wire length is sized in concert with handle balance and grip dimension to give the cook a feel for the effortlessness and efficiency of the task. The Best Roux/Gravy Whip is the tool for working the bottom and corners of a pan and for a perfect deglaze. Not every cook responds to the look and feel of stainless; for these Best offers warm wood - nature's ergonomic answer to a good grip.. Wood handle whip with stainless steel wires and smooth, turned and lacquered birch hardwood handle is entirely dishwasher safe. 10-inch length.

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Love Affair: Music of Ivan Lins

After Antonio Carlos Jobim, no Brazilian composer is more celebrated in America than Ivan Lins. This is mostly due to his jazz and pop musician friends who recognize his genius and record his music. Unlike Jobim, though, Lins hasn't experienced a breakthrough with a bona-fide pop hit. That could change with A Love Affair: The Music of Ivan Lins, an 11-song tribute that boasts Sting singing a brand-new Lins composition and Chaka Khan putting a funky spin on "Crue Cra Corroro," retitled with English lyrics as "So Crazy for the Love." Smooth-jazz fans will appreciate turns by Peter White and the late Grover Washington Jr., but it's the vocalists that make this tribute a must for Ivan Lins fans. Brenda Russell, one of his best American collaborators, delivers "Nocturne" as sensually as anything on her own Paris Rain, and her lyric to "You Move Me to This" is a real winner in the hands of Lisa Fischer and "D Train" Williams. However, Lins's patented combination of romance, jazzy harmonies, and Brazilian pop are best personified on the last three tunes with Freddy Cole, Dianne Reeves, Joe Sample, and (on the final pair of tunes) the honored composer himself. --Mark A. Ruffin CD The Music Of Ivan Lins

Love Affair: Music of Ivan Lins After Antonio Carlos Jobim, no Brazilian composer is more celebrated in America than Ivan Lins. This is mostly due to his jazz and pop musician friends who recognize his genius and record his music. Unlike Jobim, though, Lins hasn't experienced a breakthrough with a bona-fide pop hit. That could change with A Love Affair: The Music of Ivan Lins, an 11-song tribute that boasts Sting singing a brand-new Lins composition and Chaka Khan putting a funky spin on "Crue Cra Corroro," retitled with English lyrics as "So Crazy for the Love." Smooth-jazz fans will appreciate turns by Peter White and the late Grover Washington Jr., but it's the vocalists that make this tribute a must for Ivan Lins fans. Brenda Russell, one of his best American collaborators, delivers "Nocturne" as sensually as anything on her own Paris Rain, and her lyric to "You Move Me to This" is a real winner in the hands of Lisa Fischer and "D Train" Williams. However, Lins's patented combination of romance, jazzy harmonies, and Brazilian pop are best personified on the last three tunes with Freddy Cole, Dianne Reeves, Joe Sample, and (on the final pair of tunes) the honored composer himself. --Mark A. Ruffin CD The Music Of Ivan Lins

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Mending

"The author beautifully captures the feelings of loss, and recovery following the death of a husband. An excellent gift selection." -- Provident Bookfinder March/April 1980"Widows will easily relate to this poignant little book, but those who are not widows will also reap valuable insights." -- Woman's Touch Book Nook July/August 1981 Dorothy Hsu describes her journey through grief...a walk without her husband but with the Lord. The first intense hours...her slow, insecure steps forward...and then spiritual growth that enables her to walk confidently, "knowing that He is just ahead, behind, and beside." When my husband died, I found it difficult to cry. Instead, I began writing, sometimes till 3:00 in the morning. When I shared my scraps of paper with a friend, she encouraged me to publish my thoughts in a book. MENDING is the result. How Can I Function? How can I stand on one leg? Think with half a brain? Love with half a heart? That's why I've been struggling so. Somehow, You'll have to fill the gap, Lord. Somehow, I know You'll make me whole. MENDING is a diary of one widow's thoughts and emotions...of the questions she asked and the answers she found...of a faith that helped her accept a new life...without fear...without shame...or bitterness. Dorothy Hsu is a graduate cum laude of Taylor University, the author of numerous magazine articles, a preschool teacher, and a grandma. Daddy's Dead How do you say, "Daddy's dead"? How do you tell your little girls? It's not something you practice. I just gathered them round, Put my arms around them both and said, "Jesus took daddy home." Remember when daddy went to Denver and Boston? Well, He's taken another trip. This time he won't come back... But he's waiting for us. Rachel sobs. "How can I sleep tonight since daddy's dead?" Missy's silent. No response- She's older. It stikes her deeper. Another day she'll cry. Simple, isn't it? To tell your girls that Daddy's dead.

Mending "The author beautifully captures the feelings of loss, and recovery following the death of a husband. An excellent gift selection." -- Provident Bookfinder March/April 1980"Widows will easily relate to this poignant little book, but those who are not widows will also reap valuable insights." -- Woman's Touch Book Nook July/August 1981 Dorothy Hsu describes her journey through grief...a walk without her husband but with the Lord. The first intense hours...her slow, insecure steps forward...and then spiritual growth that enables her to walk confidently, "knowing that He is just ahead, behind, and beside." When my husband died, I found it difficult to cry. Instead, I began writing, sometimes till 3:00 in the morning. When I shared my scraps of paper with a friend, she encouraged me to publish my thoughts in a book. MENDING is the result. How Can I Function? How can I stand on one leg? Think with half a brain? Love with half a heart? That's why I've been struggling so. Somehow, You'll have to fill the gap, Lord. Somehow, I know You'll make me whole. MENDING is a diary of one widow's thoughts and emotions...of the questions she asked and the answers she found...of a faith that helped her accept a new life...without fear...without shame...or bitterness. Dorothy Hsu is a graduate cum laude of Taylor University, the author of numerous magazine articles, a preschool teacher, and a grandma. Daddy's Dead How do you say, "Daddy's dead"? How do you tell your little girls? It's not something you practice. I just gathered them round, Put my arms around them both and said, "Jesus took daddy home." Remember when daddy went to Denver and Boston? Well, He's taken another trip. This time he won't come back... But he's waiting for us. Rachel sobs. "How can I sleep tonight since daddy's dead?" Missy's silent. No response- She's older. It stikes her deeper. Another day she'll cry. Simple, isn't it? To tell your girls that Daddy's dead.

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K&N RC-2362 Honda Universal Chrome Air Filter

K's Universal Air Filters are designed and manufactured for a wide variety of applications including racing vehicles, radio-controlled cars, generators, snowmobiles, tractors, and other applications. Regardless of the angle or offset diameter of the air intake, there is probably a K Universal air filter for your equipment. All filters are constructed with ultra-strong molded pliable rubber flanges which absorb vibration and allow for secure attachment and can also be stretched for up to 1/16" (1.5mm) to fit in-between sizes. K universal air filters are washable and reusable.

K&N RC-2362 Honda Universal Chrome Air Filter K's Universal Air Filters are designed and manufactured for a wide variety of applications including racing vehicles, radio-controlled cars, generators, snowmobiles, tractors, and other applications. Regardless of the angle or offset diameter of the air intake, there is probably a K Universal air filter for your equipment. All filters are constructed with ultra-strong molded pliable rubber flanges which absorb vibration and allow for secure attachment and can also be stretched for up to 1/16" (1.5mm) to fit in-between sizes. K universal air filters are washable and reusable.

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Architec Original Gripper 8-by-11-Inch Cutting Board, Blue/Light Blue

The Original Gripper cutting board is made of the highest quality Polypropylene cutting surface thermally bonded to a soft bed of gripping octagons, providing Architec's famous non-slip grip. The surface won't dull knife blades and the soft feet grip the countertop so the cutting surface does not move while you are working. The Original Gripper is dishwasher "encouraged".

Architec Original Gripper 8-by-11-Inch Cutting Board, Blue/Light Blue The Original Gripper cutting board is made of the highest quality Polypropylene cutting surface thermally bonded to a soft bed of gripping octagons, providing Architec's famous non-slip grip. The surface won't dull knife blades and the soft feet grip the countertop so the cutting surface does not move while you are working. The Original Gripper is dishwasher "encouraged".

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Academy in Peril

The former Velvet Underground keyboardist and viola player's third solo album was originally released in 1972 also happened to be his debut on Reprise Records. Cale created a predominantly instrumental album, with "King Harry" the only piece having any formal lyrics. Contributors included Ron Wood on guitar, Del Newman on drums (who would later do orchestral arrangements for Elton John) and "Legs" Larry Smith of The Bonzo Dog Band.

Academy in Peril The former Velvet Underground keyboardist and viola player's third solo album was originally released in 1972 also happened to be his debut on Reprise Records. Cale created a predominantly instrumental album, with "King Harry" the only piece having any formal lyrics. Contributors included Ron Wood on guitar, Del Newman on drums (who would later do orchestral arrangements for Elton John) and "Legs" Larry Smith of The Bonzo Dog Band.

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Folding Garment Rack

When you need a little extra hanging space, the folding clothes rack fits the bill. It's perfect in the laundry room for freshly pressed clothing or as temporary hanging space for guests' coats. Can be a party, space and laundry saver. You can place your guest's coats on it during a party, drip-dry your laundry or hold your freshly ironed clothes on it. It's portable, lightweight and folds to 2'' for easy storage in a closet, behind a door or under a bed. Easy assembly. Approx size: 60'' H x 18.5'' W x 18.5'' D.

Folding Garment Rack When you need a little extra hanging space, the folding clothes rack fits the bill. It's perfect in the laundry room for freshly pressed clothing or as temporary hanging space for guests' coats. Can be a party, space and laundry saver. You can place your guest's coats on it during a party, drip-dry your laundry or hold your freshly ironed clothes on it. It's portable, lightweight and folds to 2'' for easy storage in a closet, behind a door or under a bed. Easy assembly. Approx size: 60'' H x 18.5'' W x 18.5'' D.

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The idea of progress;: An inquiry into its origin and growth

At the time of original publication in 1921, J. B. Bury was Regius Professor of Modern History, and Fellow of King's College, in the University of Cambridge, and was a profound scholar and a philosophic thinker. --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

The idea of progress;: An inquiry into its origin and growth At the time of original publication in 1921, J. B. Bury was Regius Professor of Modern History, and Fellow of King's College, in the University of Cambridge, and was a profound scholar and a philosophic thinker. --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

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Grandmother Elsie: Book 8 (Original Elsie Classics)

There has been almost no character in American juvenile fiction which has attained more widespread interest and affection than Elsie. --Ladies Home Journal, April 1893 --This text refers to the Hardcover edition. Hibbard Publications is dedicated to bringing Martha Finley's 28 books in Dodd Mead's originally published series of The Elsie Books to a new generation of young readers! Here they are, complete and unabridged. They will speak to the hearts of girls and young women as much today as they did when first published in the late 1800's. With no updating for today's reader, these classic originals give an honest view of the writing style and subjects of the nineteenth century American mind. Martha Finley penned the adventures of Elsie Dinsmore, over more than 38 years, often using members of her own family for characterization. Truth, faith, religion, morality, and humanity are the underlying virtues woven throughout the storytelling of this extraordinary series of fiction for children. As Miss Finley's stories evolve, Elsie Dinsmore is faced with a myriad of trials and tribulations. Elsie's devout faith and clear knowledge of Scipture enable her to persevere through each troublesome circumstance. As Elsie matures into a godly woman, so her unique family grows, adding to the lovable - and sometimes not so likeable - cast of Miss Finley's interesting characters. In 1868, the New York firm of Dodd Mead released the first "Elsie" book, Elsie Dinsmore, becoming an instant bestseller. The successful series, The Elsie Books, was launched, making Finley one of the most renowned children's writers of her time, with book sales second only to Louisa May Alcott. By 1945, 5 million copies of volumes 1-12, alone, had been sold. Hibbard Publications is honored to bring back this series of timeless classics, full of the family values and personal faith that are jeopardized in today's society. We hope The Elsie Books will inspire today's reader, as they have for generations, to find richer relationships with the members of their family and with the Lord. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. Born in 1828, Martha Finley became the premiere nineteenth century author of Christian family literature. She sold more than twenty-five million copies of her books. As you listen to the charming story of Elsie, you will understand why the books from this series remained best sellers for more than thirty years. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

Grandmother Elsie: Book 8 (Original Elsie Classics) There has been almost no character in American juvenile fiction which has attained more widespread interest and affection than Elsie. --Ladies Home Journal, April 1893 --This text refers to the Hardcover edition. Hibbard Publications is dedicated to bringing Martha Finley's 28 books in Dodd Mead's originally published series of The Elsie Books to a new generation of young readers! Here they are, complete and unabridged. They will speak to the hearts of girls and young women as much today as they did when first published in the late 1800's. With no updating for today's reader, these classic originals give an honest view of the writing style and subjects of the nineteenth century American mind. Martha Finley penned the adventures of Elsie Dinsmore, over more than 38 years, often using members of her own family for characterization. Truth, faith, religion, morality, and humanity are the underlying virtues woven throughout the storytelling of this extraordinary series of fiction for children. As Miss Finley's stories evolve, Elsie Dinsmore is faced with a myriad of trials and tribulations. Elsie's devout faith and clear knowledge of Scipture enable her to persevere through each troublesome circumstance. As Elsie matures into a godly woman, so her unique family grows, adding to the lovable - and sometimes not so likeable - cast of Miss Finley's interesting characters. In 1868, the New York firm of Dodd Mead released the first "Elsie" book, Elsie Dinsmore, becoming an instant bestseller. The successful series, The Elsie Books, was launched, making Finley one of the most renowned children's writers of her time, with book sales second only to Louisa May Alcott. By 1945, 5 million copies of volumes 1-12, alone, had been sold. Hibbard Publications is honored to bring back this series of timeless classics, full of the family values and personal faith that are jeopardized in today's society. We hope The Elsie Books will inspire today's reader, as they have for generations, to find richer relationships with the members of their family and with the Lord. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. Born in 1828, Martha Finley became the premiere nineteenth century author of Christian family literature. She sold more than twenty-five million copies of her books. As you listen to the charming story of Elsie, you will understand why the books from this series remained best sellers for more than thirty years. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

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Ray Harryhausen Gift Set (20 Million Miles to Earth / It Came from Beneath the Sea / Earth vs. the Flying Saucers) (2007)

20 Million Miles to Earth Dazzling special effects by Ray Harryhausen highlight this thrilling sci-fi extravaganza about a Venusian monster who wreaks havoc in Italy. On its way home from Venus, a U.S. Army rocket ship crashes into the sea of Sicily leaving Colonel Calder (William Hopper of Rebel Without a Cause) the sole survivor...or so it seems. A sealed container is also recovered from the wreck and, when a zoologist (The Mark of Zorro's Frank Puglia) and his granddaughter (Joan Taylor) open it, the gelatinous mass inside escapes. Overnight, it grows into a horrific monster that has doubled in size. In desperation, Calder calls in the Army to help fight the monster, which has taken refuge atop the Coliseum in Rome. But it will take more than man's weapons to fight the evil forces of the unknown and save the world from destruction. It Came from Beneath the Sea The action is wet and wild in this sci-fi thriller that pits man - and woman - against a giant octopus. Submarine commander Pete Mathews (Kenneth Tobey) and scientists Lesley Joyce (Faith Domergue) and John Carter (Donald Curtis) battle an angry sea monster driven from the depths of the ocean by an H-bomb explosion. In search of non-contaminated food, this tentacled tyrant counts among its victims a fishing trawler and its passengers, a family sunning at the beach, several San Francisco skyscrapers and even the Golden Gate Bridge! A daring attempt by the scientists to destroy the monster while saving themselves is a gripping finale to this aquatic adventure. The riveting special effects were created by Ray Harryhausen. Earth vs. the Flying Saucers Relive the exciting days of sci-fi movie matinees with the cult classic Earth vs. the Flying Saucers! Featuring extraordinary visual effects by cinematic genius Ray Harryhausen, the film pits earthlings against alien humanoids in a violent battle for Earth's survival! When the zombie-like aliens arrive at the U.S. Army base in search of help for their dying planet, they try to make friendly contact with scientist Dr. Russ Marvin (Hugh Marlowe) and his recent bride Carol (Joan Taylor). But the military greets their fleet of saucers with gunfire, and the aliens are forced to retaliate. Can Marvin invent the ultimate weapon in a deadly game of beat-the-clock to save the human race? Hold on to your seat for an intergalactic flight into fantasy with Earth vs. the Flying Saucers!

Ray Harryhausen Gift Set (20 Million Miles to Earth / It Came from Beneath the Sea / Earth vs. the Flying Saucers) (2007) 20 Million Miles to Earth Dazzling special effects by Ray Harryhausen highlight this thrilling sci-fi extravaganza about a Venusian monster who wreaks havoc in Italy. On its way home from Venus, a U.S. Army rocket ship crashes into the sea of Sicily leaving Colonel Calder (William Hopper of Rebel Without a Cause) the sole survivor...or so it seems. A sealed container is also recovered from the wreck and, when a zoologist (The Mark of Zorro's Frank Puglia) and his granddaughter (Joan Taylor) open it, the gelatinous mass inside escapes. Overnight, it grows into a horrific monster that has doubled in size. In desperation, Calder calls in the Army to help fight the monster, which has taken refuge atop the Coliseum in Rome. But it will take more than man's weapons to fight the evil forces of the unknown and save the world from destruction. It Came from Beneath the Sea The action is wet and wild in this sci-fi thriller that pits man - and woman - against a giant octopus. Submarine commander Pete Mathews (Kenneth Tobey) and scientists Lesley Joyce (Faith Domergue) and John Carter (Donald Curtis) battle an angry sea monster driven from the depths of the ocean by an H-bomb explosion. In search of non-contaminated food, this tentacled tyrant counts among its victims a fishing trawler and its passengers, a family sunning at the beach, several San Francisco skyscrapers and even the Golden Gate Bridge! A daring attempt by the scientists to destroy the monster while saving themselves is a gripping finale to this aquatic adventure. The riveting special effects were created by Ray Harryhausen. Earth vs. the Flying Saucers Relive the exciting days of sci-fi movie matinees with the cult classic Earth vs. the Flying Saucers! Featuring extraordinary visual effects by cinematic genius Ray Harryhausen, the film pits earthlings against alien humanoids in a violent battle for Earth's survival! When the zombie-like aliens arrive at the U.S. Army base in search of help for their dying planet, they try to make friendly contact with scientist Dr. Russ Marvin (Hugh Marlowe) and his recent bride Carol (Joan Taylor). But the military greets their fleet of saucers with gunfire, and the aliens are forced to retaliate. Can Marvin invent the ultimate weapon in a deadly game of beat-the-clock to save the human race? Hold on to your seat for an intergalactic flight into fantasy with Earth vs. the Flying Saucers!

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The Nature of Economies

Over the past 40 years, Jane Jacobs has produced an acclaimed series of analytical essays that examine the development of complex human systems and environments in a manner that's as literary as it is visionary. Her latest, The Nature of Economies, continues this artistic and provocative tradition by dissecting relationships between economics and ecology through a multilayered discourse around the fundamental premise that "human beings exist wholly within nature as part of a natural order." In a style reminiscent of the cinematic My Dinner with Andre, Jacobs gives us a captivating ongoing conversation between five contemporary New Yorkers who sip coffee and voice accepted, fact-based theories along with subjective but solid opinions regarding the way our society's fractal-like development is actually dependent upon "the same universal principles that the rest of nature uses." Digressing onto various and sundry paths as such dialogues always do--albeit, this time, on a very specific and methodical route as prescribed by Jacobs--the characters mull over business cycles, animal husbandry, habitat destruction, the implications of standardization and monopoly, competition in nature, the obsolescence of computers, and much, much more. This book is recommended for the eclectically curious who welcome the opportunity to eavesdrop on such stimulating table talk, even while lamenting the fact they can't join in. --Howard Rothman --This text refers to the Hardcover edition. Jacobs's 1961 classic, Death and Life of Great American Cities, broke new ground in its insistence that humane urban planning could result from looking intently at people's everyday lives as a microcosm of the needs of city, economic and national life. The book also showcased Jacobs's superb ability to weave her own and her neighbors' personal stories into her theories of urban planning and development. In this important, essentially philosophical new work on patterns of social and economic growth, Jacobs immerses herself in the role of storyteller, building her arguments through a series of conversations between a group of environmentally aware, countercultural friends talking about what it means for humans to interact, understand one another and dwell safely and without causing harm in the world. Jacobs's choice to explore this material within a Socratic dialogue might seem pretentious or simplistic in less skilled hands. Yet her tone and style are so assured that it is hard to imagine a straightforward, expository examination of the same ideas that conveys as much nuance. The approach also amplifies Jacobs's theme of exploring the myriad ways in which humans exist "wholly within nature" and not, as some environmentalists claim, as "interlopers." Drawing upon examples from nature, the physical sciences, evolutionary theory, mathematics and quantum physics, Jacobs cogently illustrates how human beings and the civilizations they create can be in harmony with the world around them. Sounding the same themes she has been investigating for the past 40 years, this witty, beautifully expressed book represents the culmination of Jacobs's previous thinking, and a step forward that deftly invokes a broader philosophical, even metaphysical, context. Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition. From the author of the classic The Death and Life of Great American Cities: five friends discuss economics over coffee. Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition. Jacobs continues the discussion she initiated among a group of imaginary characters in Systems of Survival (1992). In the first round of Socratic dialogues, her stand-ins discussed the moralities of commerce and politics. Here they illuminate the economy of nature and the nature of economies. Once again, Armbruster, a skeptical yet openminded retired publisher, is the ringleader, joined by his astute niece, a science editor, and Murray and Hiram, a father and son duo, one an economist, the other an ecologist. Murray and Hiram represent the two sides of the equation Jacobs so eloquently formulates, which states that because human beings are as much a part of nature as any other animal, all their social constructions, including the economy, are part of nature, too, and therefore must follow the same universal natural processes. In discussions that whirl from concepts of differentiation, interdependency, and dynamic stability to bees, fractals, import-export ratios, birth control, redwoods, windmills, and computers, Jacobs' clear thinkers offer startlingly original insights into how our economy can both grow and be sustained. Donna Seaman --This text refers to the Hardcover edition. Provocativeengaging. [Jacobs] is the archetypal iconoclast.The Boston Book Review From the revered author of the classic The Death and Life of Great American Cities comes a new book that will revolutionize the way we think about the economy.Starting from the premise that human beings "exist wholly within nature as part of natural order in every respect," Jane Jacobs has focused her singular eye on the natural world in order to discover the fundamental models for a vibrant economy. The lessons she discloses come from fields as diverse as ecology, evolution, and cell biology. Written in the form of a Platonic dialogue among five fictional characters, The Nature of Economies is as astonishingly accessible and clear as it is irrepressibly brilliant and wise?a groundbreaking yet humane study destined to become another world-altering classic. Provocativeengaging. [Jacobs] is the archetypal iconoclast.The Boston Book Review Jane Jacobs was the legendary author of The Death and Life of Great American Cities, a work that has never gone out of print and that has transformed the disciplines of urban planning and city architecture. Her other major works include The Economy of Cities, Systems of Survival, The Nature of Economies and Dark Age Ahead. She died in 2006. From Chapter One: Damn, Another EcologistHortense and Ben have broken up, said Armbruster, waving a fax at Kate as she slid into the booth, balancing her cup of coffee.I'm sorry but not surprised, said Kate. Remember how Ben used to gloat over industrial disasters? He thought everything industrial or technological was unnatural and that everything unnatural was bad.He meant well, Armbruster said. We need Jeremiahs, but it must have been depressing for Hortense to live with one. It seems the breakup happened some time ago and she's gotten over it. She's interested in a new man. Mind if I finish this fax? I only got it as I was leaving the house.In late morning they were sitting in an almost-empty coffee shop on lower Fifth Avenue, not far from Armbruster's Gramercy Square apartment. It was an unappealing restaurant in a stretch of New York rapidly going upscale. Armbruster liked it as his morning hangout because its well-deserved unpopularity guaranteed seats for acquaintances dropping by. He lived alone, and since his retirement from a small book publishing company, he missed his work and its daily give-and-take with colleagues.Damn, Hortense has found another ecologist, Armbruster grumbled as he continued reading the fax.That's not surprising, either, said Kate. She's an environmental lawyer, so those are the people she talks to, consorts with. Those and other lawyers.But listen to this: His name is Hiram Murray IV. The Fourth! What an affectation.He's not to blame if his family ran out of names.You drop off the numbers when they die. I dropped off my Junior when my father died. Only kings and popes hang on to numbers.Maybe the other three are still aliveyou don't know.Let's see, Armbruster mused aloud. Number two would be his grandfather, and number one His eyes widened, exaggerating his customary owlish expression. Good heavens, Hortense is fifty. You don't supposeNo, I don't think Hortense is running around with a kid. Read on.Well, well, she's planning to come back from California, Armbruster read on. He has a house in Hoboken. What's an ecologist doing in Hoboken? She says I'll like him and she's bringing him over a week from Thursday unless she hears otherwise, and so on.May I come too? Kate asked. It'll be wonderful to see Hortense again. And remember, Armbruster, I'm a fringe ecologist myself.When Kate was denied tenure a few years previously in the biology department of the Long Island university where she taught and did neurobiological research, she found a job on a prospering science newsweekly, partly on the strength of her editing experience on Systems of Survival, a dialogue she and Armbruster had put together from conversations and reports by a little group Armbruster had got up to explore the different moral systems appropriate to different kinds of workerssuch as police, legislators, clergy, and others holding positions of public trust, on the one hand, and manufacturers, bankers, merchants, and others in commercial pursuits, on the other. Hortense, who was Armbruster's niece, had been one of the group. During her first several months in her unfamiliar work on the weekly, Kate had frequently asked Armbruster for help and advice with her editing. After she no longer needed his guidance, she continued to drop in on him from time to time out of friendship.A week from the following Thursday, at Armbruster's small apartmentcrowded with books and signed photographs of authors on walls and tabletopsHortense and Kate greeted each other affectionately and Hortense introduced Hiram. At tedious faculty meetings, Kate had learned to pass the time by imagining childhood versions of her colleagues' faces. Now, in Hiram, she saw a well-brought-up, thin-faced, eager boy grown into a good tweed suit and a receding hairline, his eagerness still intact.As Hortense sat down on the sofa, Hiram remained standing, distractedly patting his jacket pockets. Kate glanced around the room in puzzlement. Did you lose something, or mislay it? she asked him.No, whyoh. He dropped his hands and smiled sheepishly. I quit smoking five weeks and four days ago, and I still keep hunting for a cigarette. Hortense, Armbruster, and Kate, reformed smokers all, smiled sympathetically and Hortense patted his hand as he sat down beside her.Knowing that Armbruster would be itching to deal with Hiram's dynastic pretensions, as soon as they were settled with drinks Kate remarked offhandedly to Hiram, That Four after your name is unusual. Not unheard-of, of course, but unusual.Hiram made room between a book and a photograph on an end table and set down his drink. My father's a splendid old man, but he insists on being Three, so I have to be Four. He's an economist and he would've liked me to be an economist, too, but after a try I dropped it for environmental studies. Most people I knewthis was thirty years agothought that it was like majoring in canoeing or bird-watching, but Pop took what I was doing seriously. I just mention this to show how minor his crotchet about the numbers is. 'Live and let live' runs both ways. But I did draw a line. My own son is named Joel.What do you do as an ecologist? asked Armbruster. Rally people around to save the woods and punish polluters? Hortense and Kate exchanged glances, as if to acknowledge Armbruster's implicit, not very kindly, reference to Ben.No, although saving forests and reducing pollution are important. I'm a fund-raiser and facilitator. Specifically, I give organizational advice and help find grants for people scientistsmost of whom are trying to develop products and production methods learned from nature. Biomimicry, that approach is called. There's a book about it by that name. I'll get you a copy if you're interested. Two copies, he added, turning to Kate.Oh, I have it. I reviewed it, said Kate. It's a good book, Armbruster. Broadly speaking, the aims are to make better materials than we manufacture now, but to make them at life-friendly temperatures and without toxic ingredients, like the filaments spiders make or the shell material abalones construct, for instance. Ideally, by imitating the chemistry of nature, we should be able to make materials and products by methods that are benign and, at the end of their lives as products, return them to earth or sea to degrade benignly.So many other possibilities are being explored, said Hortense. Think of the energy, soil, artificial fertilizer, and chemicals such as weed killers that could be saved if grain fields didn't require annual plowing or plantingif wheat or rye could grow like perennial grasses in prairies. All green plants capture sunlight, but it's a puzzle and wonder how duckweed captures sunlight so effectively and uses it so efficiently. That's worth learning from. You get the idea, Armbruster?Interesting, Armbruster replied, but it sounds like just another way for us to exploit naturetrying to get out of technological messes with more technological messes.Kate suppressed a snicker at Armbruster's mischievous adoption of Ben's persona and glanced at Hortense to catch her reaction. Hortense, who usually remained cool and elegant under provocation, uncharacteristically bristled. No! This isn't exploiting nature! It's learning from nature, with the object of undoing damage and getting along with nature more harmoniously. Biomimics are the last people deserving thoughtless dismissal, Armbruster. You have no idea how difficult these puzzles are, how hard and complicated it is to learn the way prairies manage to replenish themselves year after year. What's gotten into you? You didn't use to be so negative and glib. You sound like Ben!Just curious. You've put me in my place. But if these endeavors are so difficult, they may not be practical.When neither Hortense nor Kate replied, Hiram spoke up again, rubbing his forehead thoughtfully. Biomimicry is a form of economic development. So caring about biomimicry requires caring about economic developmenthoping it continues vigorously. Otherwise, we can't hope for better products and safer methods. How else can we get them? Thinking about development has made me realize how similar economies and ecosystems are. That's to say, principles at work in the two are identical. I don't expect you to believe this just because I say so, but I'm convinced that universal natural principles limit what we can do economically and how we can do it. Trying to evade overriding principles of development is economically futile. But those principles are solid foundations for economies. My personal biomimicry project is to learn economics from nature.Bravo! said Armbruster, sensing a book in the making. His eyes shifted to the tape recorder on a shelf.Uh-uh, Armbruster, said Hortense. No symposium; no reports. Not again. Can't we have a conversation without that recorder? Can't we just talk? Can't you forget about trying to produce a book? There are so many other interesting things you could do, now that you have time. Kate caught Hortense's eye and, waggling her eyebrows, signaled to Hortense to pipe down.Producing a book never crossed my mind, Armbruster lied. But it did cross my mind that I'd like a tape. Economic development interests me, too. What harm?I don't mind if Kate and Hortense don't, said Hiram. He finished the last of his drink and set down his glass, with a questioning s...

The Nature of Economies Over the past 40 years, Jane Jacobs has produced an acclaimed series of analytical essays that examine the development of complex human systems and environments in a manner that's as literary as it is visionary. Her latest, The Nature of Economies, continues this artistic and provocative tradition by dissecting relationships between economics and ecology through a multilayered discourse around the fundamental premise that "human beings exist wholly within nature as part of a natural order." In a style reminiscent of the cinematic My Dinner with Andre, Jacobs gives us a captivating ongoing conversation between five contemporary New Yorkers who sip coffee and voice accepted, fact-based theories along with subjective but solid opinions regarding the way our society's fractal-like development is actually dependent upon "the same universal principles that the rest of nature uses." Digressing onto various and sundry paths as such dialogues always do--albeit, this time, on a very specific and methodical route as prescribed by Jacobs--the characters mull over business cycles, animal husbandry, habitat destruction, the implications of standardization and monopoly, competition in nature, the obsolescence of computers, and much, much more. This book is recommended for the eclectically curious who welcome the opportunity to eavesdrop on such stimulating table talk, even while lamenting the fact they can't join in. --Howard Rothman --This text refers to the Hardcover edition. Jacobs's 1961 classic, Death and Life of Great American Cities, broke new ground in its insistence that humane urban planning could result from looking intently at people's everyday lives as a microcosm of the needs of city, economic and national life. The book also showcased Jacobs's superb ability to weave her own and her neighbors' personal stories into her theories of urban planning and development. In this important, essentially philosophical new work on patterns of social and economic growth, Jacobs immerses herself in the role of storyteller, building her arguments through a series of conversations between a group of environmentally aware, countercultural friends talking about what it means for humans to interact, understand one another and dwell safely and without causing harm in the world. Jacobs's choice to explore this material within a Socratic dialogue might seem pretentious or simplistic in less skilled hands. Yet her tone and style are so assured that it is hard to imagine a straightforward, expository examination of the same ideas that conveys as much nuance. The approach also amplifies Jacobs's theme of exploring the myriad ways in which humans exist "wholly within nature" and not, as some environmentalists claim, as "interlopers." Drawing upon examples from nature, the physical sciences, evolutionary theory, mathematics and quantum physics, Jacobs cogently illustrates how human beings and the civilizations they create can be in harmony with the world around them. Sounding the same themes she has been investigating for the past 40 years, this witty, beautifully expressed book represents the culmination of Jacobs's previous thinking, and a step forward that deftly invokes a broader philosophical, even metaphysical, context. Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition. From the author of the classic The Death and Life of Great American Cities: five friends discuss economics over coffee. Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition. Jacobs continues the discussion she initiated among a group of imaginary characters in Systems of Survival (1992). In the first round of Socratic dialogues, her stand-ins discussed the moralities of commerce and politics. Here they illuminate the economy of nature and the nature of economies. Once again, Armbruster, a skeptical yet openminded retired publisher, is the ringleader, joined by his astute niece, a science editor, and Murray and Hiram, a father and son duo, one an economist, the other an ecologist. Murray and Hiram represent the two sides of the equation Jacobs so eloquently formulates, which states that because human beings are as much a part of nature as any other animal, all their social constructions, including the economy, are part of nature, too, and therefore must follow the same universal natural processes. In discussions that whirl from concepts of differentiation, interdependency, and dynamic stability to bees, fractals, import-export ratios, birth control, redwoods, windmills, and computers, Jacobs' clear thinkers offer startlingly original insights into how our economy can both grow and be sustained. Donna Seaman --This text refers to the Hardcover edition. Provocativeengaging. [Jacobs] is the archetypal iconoclast.The Boston Book Review From the revered author of the classic The Death and Life of Great American Cities comes a new book that will revolutionize the way we think about the economy.Starting from the premise that human beings "exist wholly within nature as part of natural order in every respect," Jane Jacobs has focused her singular eye on the natural world in order to discover the fundamental models for a vibrant economy. The lessons she discloses come from fields as diverse as ecology, evolution, and cell biology. Written in the form of a Platonic dialogue among five fictional characters, The Nature of Economies is as astonishingly accessible and clear as it is irrepressibly brilliant and wise?a groundbreaking yet humane study destined to become another world-altering classic. Provocativeengaging. [Jacobs] is the archetypal iconoclast.The Boston Book Review Jane Jacobs was the legendary author of The Death and Life of Great American Cities, a work that has never gone out of print and that has transformed the disciplines of urban planning and city architecture. Her other major works include The Economy of Cities, Systems of Survival, The Nature of Economies and Dark Age Ahead. She died in 2006. From Chapter One: Damn, Another EcologistHortense and Ben have broken up, said Armbruster, waving a fax at Kate as she slid into the booth, balancing her cup of coffee.I'm sorry but not surprised, said Kate. Remember how Ben used to gloat over industrial disasters? He thought everything industrial or technological was unnatural and that everything unnatural was bad.He meant well, Armbruster said. We need Jeremiahs, but it must have been depressing for Hortense to live with one. It seems the breakup happened some time ago and she's gotten over it. She's interested in a new man. Mind if I finish this fax? I only got it as I was leaving the house.In late morning they were sitting in an almost-empty coffee shop on lower Fifth Avenue, not far from Armbruster's Gramercy Square apartment. It was an unappealing restaurant in a stretch of New York rapidly going upscale. Armbruster liked it as his morning hangout because its well-deserved unpopularity guaranteed seats for acquaintances dropping by. He lived alone, and since his retirement from a small book publishing company, he missed his work and its daily give-and-take with colleagues.Damn, Hortense has found another ecologist, Armbruster grumbled as he continued reading the fax.That's not surprising, either, said Kate. She's an environmental lawyer, so those are the people she talks to, consorts with. Those and other lawyers.But listen to this: His name is Hiram Murray IV. The Fourth! What an affectation.He's not to blame if his family ran out of names.You drop off the numbers when they die. I dropped off my Junior when my father died. Only kings and popes hang on to numbers.Maybe the other three are still aliveyou don't know.Let's see, Armbruster mused aloud. Number two would be his grandfather, and number one His eyes widened, exaggerating his customary owlish expression. Good heavens, Hortense is fifty. You don't supposeNo, I don't think Hortense is running around with a kid. Read on.Well, well, she's planning to come back from California, Armbruster read on. He has a house in Hoboken. What's an ecologist doing in Hoboken? She says I'll like him and she's bringing him over a week from Thursday unless she hears otherwise, and so on.May I come too? Kate asked. It'll be wonderful to see Hortense again. And remember, Armbruster, I'm a fringe ecologist myself.When Kate was denied tenure a few years previously in the biology department of the Long Island university where she taught and did neurobiological research, she found a job on a prospering science newsweekly, partly on the strength of her editing experience on Systems of Survival, a dialogue she and Armbruster had put together from conversations and reports by a little group Armbruster had got up to explore the different moral systems appropriate to different kinds of workerssuch as police, legislators, clergy, and others holding positions of public trust, on the one hand, and manufacturers, bankers, merchants, and others in commercial pursuits, on the other. Hortense, who was Armbruster's niece, had been one of the group. During her first several months in her unfamiliar work on the weekly, Kate had frequently asked Armbruster for help and advice with her editing. After she no longer needed his guidance, she continued to drop in on him from time to time out of friendship.A week from the following Thursday, at Armbruster's small apartmentcrowded with books and signed photographs of authors on walls and tabletopsHortense and Kate greeted each other affectionately and Hortense introduced Hiram. At tedious faculty meetings, Kate had learned to pass the time by imagining childhood versions of her colleagues' faces. Now, in Hiram, she saw a well-brought-up, thin-faced, eager boy grown into a good tweed suit and a receding hairline, his eagerness still intact.As Hortense sat down on the sofa, Hiram remained standing, distractedly patting his jacket pockets. Kate glanced around the room in puzzlement. Did you lose something, or mislay it? she asked him.No, whyoh. He dropped his hands and smiled sheepishly. I quit smoking five weeks and four days ago, and I still keep hunting for a cigarette. Hortense, Armbruster, and Kate, reformed smokers all, smiled sympathetically and Hortense patted his hand as he sat down beside her.Knowing that Armbruster would be itching to deal with Hiram's dynastic pretensions, as soon as they were settled with drinks Kate remarked offhandedly to Hiram, That Four after your name is unusual. Not unheard-of, of course, but unusual.Hiram made room between a book and a photograph on an end table and set down his drink. My father's a splendid old man, but he insists on being Three, so I have to be Four. He's an economist and he would've liked me to be an economist, too, but after a try I dropped it for environmental studies. Most people I knewthis was thirty years agothought that it was like majoring in canoeing or bird-watching, but Pop took what I was doing seriously. I just mention this to show how minor his crotchet about the numbers is. 'Live and let live' runs both ways. But I did draw a line. My own son is named Joel.What do you do as an ecologist? asked Armbruster. Rally people around to save the woods and punish polluters? Hortense and Kate exchanged glances, as if to acknowledge Armbruster's implicit, not very kindly, reference to Ben.No, although saving forests and reducing pollution are important. I'm a fund-raiser and facilitator. Specifically, I give organizational advice and help find grants for people scientistsmost of whom are trying to develop products and production methods learned from nature. Biomimicry, that approach is called. There's a book about it by that name. I'll get you a copy if you're interested. Two copies, he added, turning to Kate.Oh, I have it. I reviewed it, said Kate. It's a good book, Armbruster. Broadly speaking, the aims are to make better materials than we manufacture now, but to make them at life-friendly temperatures and without toxic ingredients, like the filaments spiders make or the shell material abalones construct, for instance. Ideally, by imitating the chemistry of nature, we should be able to make materials and products by methods that are benign and, at the end of their lives as products, return them to earth or sea to degrade benignly.So many other possibilities are being explored, said Hortense. Think of the energy, soil, artificial fertilizer, and chemicals such as weed killers that could be saved if grain fields didn't require annual plowing or plantingif wheat or rye could grow like perennial grasses in prairies. All green plants capture sunlight, but it's a puzzle and wonder how duckweed captures sunlight so effectively and uses it so efficiently. That's worth learning from. You get the idea, Armbruster?Interesting, Armbruster replied, but it sounds like just another way for us to exploit naturetrying to get out of technological messes with more technological messes.Kate suppressed a snicker at Armbruster's mischievous adoption of Ben's persona and glanced at Hortense to catch her reaction. Hortense, who usually remained cool and elegant under provocation, uncharacteristically bristled. No! This isn't exploiting nature! It's learning from nature, with the object of undoing damage and getting along with nature more harmoniously. Biomimics are the last people deserving thoughtless dismissal, Armbruster. You have no idea how difficult these puzzles are, how hard and complicated it is to learn the way prairies manage to replenish themselves year after year. What's gotten into you? You didn't use to be so negative and glib. You sound like Ben!Just curious. You've put me in my place. But if these endeavors are so difficult, they may not be practical.When neither Hortense nor Kate replied, Hiram spoke up again, rubbing his forehead thoughtfully. Biomimicry is a form of economic development. So caring about biomimicry requires caring about economic developmenthoping it continues vigorously. Otherwise, we can't hope for better products and safer methods. How else can we get them? Thinking about development has made me realize how similar economies and ecosystems are. That's to say, principles at work in the two are identical. I don't expect you to believe this just because I say so, but I'm convinced that universal natural principles limit what we can do economically and how we can do it. Trying to evade overriding principles of development is economically futile. But those principles are solid foundations for economies. My personal biomimicry project is to learn economics from nature.Bravo! said Armbruster, sensing a book in the making. His eyes shifted to the tape recorder on a shelf.Uh-uh, Armbruster, said Hortense. No symposium; no reports. Not again. Can't we have a conversation without that recorder? Can't we just talk? Can't you forget about trying to produce a book? There are so many other interesting things you could do, now that you have time. Kate caught Hortense's eye and, waggling her eyebrows, signaled to Hortense to pipe down.Producing a book never crossed my mind, Armbruster lied. But it did cross my mind that I'd like a tape. Economic development interests me, too. What harm?I don't mind if Kate and Hortense don't, said Hiram. He finished the last of his drink and set down his glass, with a questioning s...

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Freewalker (The Longlight Legacy)

This second installment is even stronger than the first. Foon continues to weave a compelling tale with strongly drawn characters... Book three cannot come soon enough. (Mary Ann Darby VOYA 2005-06-00)Disturbing futuristic world... Even those who are not fans of the fantasy genre may still find themselves captivated by the vivid imagery of the world Foon has created. (Evette Berry Resource Links 2004-12-00)The novel has strong characterization, and tension and conflict within and between characters permeate the book... an engaging read. Highly Recommended. (Sylvia Pantaleo Canadian Materials 2004-11-12) Dennis Foon is an award-winning playwright, screenwriter, director and author. He has written extensively for TV dramas, including Eerie, Indiana, Deepwater Black and Cold Squad. Chapter 1 Keeper of the City One rose from the ashes, keeper of the light Nine close the circle holding him high Twenty-one guardians of hearth and home Ten, eyes scouring the horizon Forty-one are masters of the city -- the War Chronicles Dirt. Dirt that burns the throat, scorches the insides, makes one see without eyes and journey without feet to far places. Dirt that cleanses, lifts, and makes one whole. Breath of life in a golden bowl. Dirt. Cherished by the Masters of the City. How they hoard it. How they try to shield it from those pilfering cowards, the Eaters. But they fail. Darius is forever swallowing Dirt. It stains his fingertips, glows violet on his narrow lips. He sits so perfectly still. His watery eyes open in reptilian slits. He looks feeble, translucent skin stretched across a beardless face so tight his head's a living skull. His new lungs wheeze as his latest heart pumps blood that's changed twice daily. He is the Eldest. His eyelids flutter and open wide. Alert, he listens. His hands grip the sides of the chair as he rises. Now he is not weak, he is all strength and control and cunning. He is the Keeper of the City, Archbishop of the Conurbation, the Great Seer, and he fills the room with a magnificent, terrifying power. "Now," says Darius, and with a flick of his wrist, the room is brought to maximum illumination. The doors open and two clerics, heads bowed, drag in a ragged, yellow-haired detainee, blinking blindly in the glare. His skin has the raised orange blotches of interrogation scourge. Nothing unusual in that, yet he's different from the other prisoners who have passed this way before. He has not been enabled. Who is he? Darius nods to the clerics, who bow obsequiously, awe glazing over their eyes. They owe all to the Eldest One. Privilege, status, health, and most importantly, that tiny bulge behind their ears. The dazed prisoner is left sitting on the marble floor. Alone with the Keeper. He poses no danger. So what was his crime? As the crumpled man's eyes adjust to the light, they focus on the portraits that cover the mahogany walls, paintings of Darius, of the Great Pyramid, of a small girl, Icon of the City. His gaze follows the chrome and crystal desk, the porcelain hands, the ancient body until it finally rests on the visage of the Master. A smile spreads across his face. The man's body expands with delight. "Oh, Keeper! Keeper, seeing you in such good health fills my heart with joy." "How quaint that you still hope to flatter your Archbishop," murmurs Darius. "He should have been executed," declares a dark voice. The prisoner painfully rises as the tall, thin-nosed man enters from the hall. "Ah, Master Kordan, still imagining threats where there are none. You would be wasting an invaluable resource. The Keeper is wiser. He has conceived of a use for me. Have you not, good Master Darius?" Kordan frowns. A trace of a smile crosses Darius's face. "An opportunity." The sniveling scarecrow's face lights up. "Yes, you love opportunities, don't you?" observes the Keeper. Kordan steps past the threshold, moving deeper into the sanctum, but a cold glance from Darius freezes him. Poor, bitter Kordan. He never should have voiced his opinions, especially when there was a chance they would clash with the Eldest's. Darius turns to the prisoner. "I've kept you alive because once you served me well. You discovered the location of the settlement I sought and helped deliver one of the two I desired. Not a complete success but still a worthy feat." "My Keeper, I live only to serve." "You live to lie and cheat and plunder -- but that can also be useful." The captive smiles, the gleam in his eye signaling his eagerness to have his many talents exploited. "Saint has become a martyr to his cause," says Darius. "A true saint. I know you can appreciate the irony. Your former brethren, the Brothers, sow rebellion. The donor deliveries have stopped. Produce is withheld." The prisoner gives Darius a wary look. "What will you have me do?" "You know of the Lee Clan. The Fandors?" "Of course." "They command half the Farlands," says Darius. "Use them to neutralize the Brothers." "You honor me, Keeper. What can I offer them in exchange for their services?" "Our resources are at your disposal." The man lets out a high-pitched cackle, bows, and makes for the door. "Consider it done." "You'll want these," Darius says, touching the wall. A large panel, hidden in the polished wood, opens and a glass shelf glides out. Neatly arranged on the surface is a brilliantly feathered gown and behind it, a box. It must be one of those stupid costumes, a consolation prize given to those the Dirt rejects. Poor man, never able to fly the Dreamfield, he's now condemned to walk the earth covered in feathers. "May I?" the man whispers. "Of course, Raven." Look at him! Lovingly caressing the robe with his bony fingers. What a pathetic fool. Doesn't he realize the costume marks his humiliation? "Thank you, all-knowing one," Raven sighs. He delicately dons the robe, and opens the box, revealing a helmet with a long yellow bird's beak. Seeing it, Stowe screams -- but of course they cannot hear her. She'd gouge out their eyes but her hands are not flesh and she can only hover impotently above them. No other Bird Man has a mask like that. The harbinger of the end of Longlight -- it was Raven, and Longlight was surely the settlement he discovered. It must have been Darius who ordered the Brothers to burn her village to the ground. Darius who required that the Brothers kill every last resident, except for two. The two that he wanted: her and Roan. Raven had the Brothers deliver her directly into the Seer's eager hands, but he failed to bring Roan. And that's why he was punished. Raven, the first visitor to ever come to Longlight. Raven, with his magical cloak of feathers. Before he came, she'd only seen black crow feathers, white chicken feathers. But he had a rainbow of dazzling plumage. She made Roan tell her all the names, made him write them down. Peacock, eagle, swan, cardinal. She would have given anything for those feathers, more than her two favorite bowls, she'd have gladly given a finger or toe. Roan was so somber that day when he told her about the long-dead birds. He didn't want to talk, he kept looking at Daddy, at the councilors. It wasn't until Mama woke her up and she saw the village burning that she began to understand. What a stupid little girl she was, craving feathers. When she first arrived in the City she was too angry and afraid to speak, distrusting everyone she met. But Darius gave her Willum, who made her understand that even if she couldn't give up her anger, she might at least set her fear aside. Then Darius coaxed her and soothed her and coddled her and revealed the mystery of the Dirt -- and the Dirt made her more than she was, better and stronger and wiser. She began to forget, and all of Darius's words became her own. When he'd told her the Brothers were insane, a suicide cult, uncontrolled and dangerous, and that it was a lucky chance she'd been saved by the Masters of the City, she'd believed him. All was not lost, he'd insisted. After all, she had the Keeper himself, Great Seer of the City, to care for her. But he'd lied: Darius had been the one who'd planned it all. The attack on Longlight. Its destruction. The death of her parents. Why had she been so ready to accept his lies? And how many other lies has he told her? She must listen. Listen with he

Freewalker (The Longlight Legacy) This second installment is even stronger than the first. Foon continues to weave a compelling tale with strongly drawn characters... Book three cannot come soon enough. (Mary Ann Darby VOYA 2005-06-00)Disturbing futuristic world... Even those who are not fans of the fantasy genre may still find themselves captivated by the vivid imagery of the world Foon has created. (Evette Berry Resource Links 2004-12-00)The novel has strong characterization, and tension and conflict within and between characters permeate the book... an engaging read. Highly Recommended. (Sylvia Pantaleo Canadian Materials 2004-11-12) Dennis Foon is an award-winning playwright, screenwriter, director and author. He has written extensively for TV dramas, including Eerie, Indiana, Deepwater Black and Cold Squad. Chapter 1 Keeper of the City One rose from the ashes, keeper of the light Nine close the circle holding him high Twenty-one guardians of hearth and home Ten, eyes scouring the horizon Forty-one are masters of the city -- the War Chronicles Dirt. Dirt that burns the throat, scorches the insides, makes one see without eyes and journey without feet to far places. Dirt that cleanses, lifts, and makes one whole. Breath of life in a golden bowl. Dirt. Cherished by the Masters of the City. How they hoard it. How they try to shield it from those pilfering cowards, the Eaters. But they fail. Darius is forever swallowing Dirt. It stains his fingertips, glows violet on his narrow lips. He sits so perfectly still. His watery eyes open in reptilian slits. He looks feeble, translucent skin stretched across a beardless face so tight his head's a living skull. His new lungs wheeze as his latest heart pumps blood that's changed twice daily. He is the Eldest. His eyelids flutter and open wide. Alert, he listens. His hands grip the sides of the chair as he rises. Now he is not weak, he is all strength and control and cunning. He is the Keeper of the City, Archbishop of the Conurbation, the Great Seer, and he fills the room with a magnificent, terrifying power. "Now," says Darius, and with a flick of his wrist, the room is brought to maximum illumination. The doors open and two clerics, heads bowed, drag in a ragged, yellow-haired detainee, blinking blindly in the glare. His skin has the raised orange blotches of interrogation scourge. Nothing unusual in that, yet he's different from the other prisoners who have passed this way before. He has not been enabled. Who is he? Darius nods to the clerics, who bow obsequiously, awe glazing over their eyes. They owe all to the Eldest One. Privilege, status, health, and most importantly, that tiny bulge behind their ears. The dazed prisoner is left sitting on the marble floor. Alone with the Keeper. He poses no danger. So what was his crime? As the crumpled man's eyes adjust to the light, they focus on the portraits that cover the mahogany walls, paintings of Darius, of the Great Pyramid, of a small girl, Icon of the City. His gaze follows the chrome and crystal desk, the porcelain hands, the ancient body until it finally rests on the visage of the Master. A smile spreads across his face. The man's body expands with delight. "Oh, Keeper! Keeper, seeing you in such good health fills my heart with joy." "How quaint that you still hope to flatter your Archbishop," murmurs Darius. "He should have been executed," declares a dark voice. The prisoner painfully rises as the tall, thin-nosed man enters from the hall. "Ah, Master Kordan, still imagining threats where there are none. You would be wasting an invaluable resource. The Keeper is wiser. He has conceived of a use for me. Have you not, good Master Darius?" Kordan frowns. A trace of a smile crosses Darius's face. "An opportunity." The sniveling scarecrow's face lights up. "Yes, you love opportunities, don't you?" observes the Keeper. Kordan steps past the threshold, moving deeper into the sanctum, but a cold glance from Darius freezes him. Poor, bitter Kordan. He never should have voiced his opinions, especially when there was a chance they would clash with the Eldest's. Darius turns to the prisoner. "I've kept you alive because once you served me well. You discovered the location of the settlement I sought and helped deliver one of the two I desired. Not a complete success but still a worthy feat." "My Keeper, I live only to serve." "You live to lie and cheat and plunder -- but that can also be useful." The captive smiles, the gleam in his eye signaling his eagerness to have his many talents exploited. "Saint has become a martyr to his cause," says Darius. "A true saint. I know you can appreciate the irony. Your former brethren, the Brothers, sow rebellion. The donor deliveries have stopped. Produce is withheld." The prisoner gives Darius a wary look. "What will you have me do?" "You know of the Lee Clan. The Fandors?" "Of course." "They command half the Farlands," says Darius. "Use them to neutralize the Brothers." "You honor me, Keeper. What can I offer them in exchange for their services?" "Our resources are at your disposal." The man lets out a high-pitched cackle, bows, and makes for the door. "Consider it done." "You'll want these," Darius says, touching the wall. A large panel, hidden in the polished wood, opens and a glass shelf glides out. Neatly arranged on the surface is a brilliantly feathered gown and behind it, a box. It must be one of those stupid costumes, a consolation prize given to those the Dirt rejects. Poor man, never able to fly the Dreamfield, he's now condemned to walk the earth covered in feathers. "May I?" the man whispers. "Of course, Raven." Look at him! Lovingly caressing the robe with his bony fingers. What a pathetic fool. Doesn't he realize the costume marks his humiliation? "Thank you, all-knowing one," Raven sighs. He delicately dons the robe, and opens the box, revealing a helmet with a long yellow bird's beak. Seeing it, Stowe screams -- but of course they cannot hear her. She'd gouge out their eyes but her hands are not flesh and she can only hover impotently above them. No other Bird Man has a mask like that. The harbinger of the end of Longlight -- it was Raven, and Longlight was surely the settlement he discovered. It must have been Darius who ordered the Brothers to burn her village to the ground. Darius who required that the Brothers kill every last resident, except for two. The two that he wanted: her and Roan. Raven had the Brothers deliver her directly into the Seer's eager hands, but he failed to bring Roan. And that's why he was punished. Raven, the first visitor to ever come to Longlight. Raven, with his magical cloak of feathers. Before he came, she'd only seen black crow feathers, white chicken feathers. But he had a rainbow of dazzling plumage. She made Roan tell her all the names, made him write them down. Peacock, eagle, swan, cardinal. She would have given anything for those feathers, more than her two favorite bowls, she'd have gladly given a finger or toe. Roan was so somber that day when he told her about the long-dead birds. He didn't want to talk, he kept looking at Daddy, at the councilors. It wasn't until Mama woke her up and she saw the village burning that she began to understand. What a stupid little girl she was, craving feathers. When she first arrived in the City she was too angry and afraid to speak, distrusting everyone she met. But Darius gave her Willum, who made her understand that even if she couldn't give up her anger, she might at least set her fear aside. Then Darius coaxed her and soothed her and coddled her and revealed the mystery of the Dirt -- and the Dirt made her more than she was, better and stronger and wiser. She began to forget, and all of Darius's words became her own. When he'd told her the Brothers were insane, a suicide cult, uncontrolled and dangerous, and that it was a lucky chance she'd been saved by the Masters of the City, she'd believed him. All was not lost, he'd insisted. After all, she had the Keeper himself, Great Seer of the City, to care for her. But he'd lied: Darius had been the one who'd planned it all. The attack on Longlight. Its destruction. The death of her parents. Why had she been so ready to accept his lies? And how many other lies has he told her? She must listen. Listen with he

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Sony DCRHC85 MiniDV Digital Handycam Camcorder w/10x Optical Zoom

From the Manufacturer When image quality matters most, choose the DCR-HC85 MiniDV Handycam Camcorder from Sony. It features a 1/3.6" advanced HAD CCD imager which captures up to 2 megapixels of video information, translating into 530 lines of crisp, clear horizontal resolution. It even allows still image capture on Memory Stick DUO up to a huge 1600 x 1200 resolution. Combined with the new glare-reducing Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T lens, the DCR-HC85 gives you video that is larger and more vivid than any other camcorder in its class. Despite its advanced imaging capabilities, the DCR-HC85 remains a joy to use with features like the Easy Handycam button, Super SteadyShot image stabilization and an intelligent pop-up flash. The MiniDV Format offers more precise image detail and color accuracy than previously possible with analog camcorders. The superior quality of digital video results from: Higher Resolution -- up to 530 lines of horizontal resolution, on select models for sharper picture detail. Component Color Sampling -- preserves three times more color information than analog VHS and S-VHS video, for brighter and truer colors. Time Base Correction -- stabilizes the picture, eliminating video jitters. Error Correction -- fills in missing video data, providing seamless, professional-looking video. Features of the DCR-HC85 include: Professional Quality Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T Lens: Carl Zeiss T lens coatings are among some of the most advanced multi-layer coating systems in the world, resulting in even less glare and flare with increased contrast. This results in vivid image brilliance, true-to-life color saturation and perfect renditions of subtle tones. Digital Still Memory Mode: Capture digital still images directly onto Memory Stick media for easy transfer to e-mail, printing, or sharing with compatible Memory Stick devices. With a press of the Easy Handycam button, most of the advanced functions of the camcorder are "locked out" leaving only the buttons essential for recording operational. Super NightShot Plus Infrared System: An advanced version of Sony's NightShot Infrared system that allows users to record natural color images in low-light conditions, but without the blurring common with other lowlight recording systems. Battery information is momentarily displayed without having to power on the camcorder. Quickly access the battery's status by pressing the Battery Info button. The Recording Time Available is displayed in minutes on either the LCD screen or in the viewfinder. Sony's i.LINK DV (or MICROMV) interface gives you true digital-to-digital editing, without the "generation loss" of analog editing. And the i.LINK interface is compatible with a range of Sony digital VCRs, Sony edit controllers, and Sony PCs with editing software. MPEG Movie EX Mode: Unlike earlier MPEG1 Movies, MPEG Movie EX will allow you to record 320 x 240 resolution MPEG movies uninterrupted up to the capacity of the Memory Stick Duo Media. These movies are perfect for emailing to friends and family. And more: 2.0 Megapixel (Gross) Advanced HAD CCD Imager: 1/3.6" Advanced HAD (Hole Accumulation Diode) CCD Imager with 1080K (effective) video pixels provides excellent detail and clarity, for exceptional digital video performance. Realize unprecedented digital still images with 1920K (effective) pixels. The Megapixel technology enhances your digital videos (530 lines of horizontal resolution) and digital photography performance. 10X Optical/120X Digital Zoom: The optical zoom helps to bring the action up close from far away. In addition, the digital zoom interpolation means that extreme digital zooming is clearer, with less distortion than previous types of digital zooms. 3.5" Hybrid SwivelScreen LCD Display (123K Pixels): Provides excellent viewing clarity with improved resolution. The 123K pixel LCD display makes images sharp and detailed during playback or when monitoring recording. The Hybrid Reflective-Transmissive LCD Screen provides accurate viewing in sunlight or bright light, virtually eliminating the "wash-out" common with traditional LCD Screens. Digital Still Memory Mode with Memory Stick Duo Media: Capture digital still images at 1600 x 1200 or 640 x 480 resolution, directly onto Memory Stick Duo media for easy transfer to PCs for emailing, printing, or sharing with other compatible Memory Stick devices. Progressive Shutter: Mechanical shutter system that provides Progressive Scan performance while utilizing an interlace scanning system. Digital still images will be sharp and clear with excellent definition. Analog To Digital Conversion with Pass-Through: Convert and/or record any analog NTSC video source to digital video via the analog inputs. Analog NTSC video can also be passed through the digital Handycam camcorder directly into a PC via the i.LINK interface in real-time for easy PC editing of your analog footage. InfoLithium Battery with AccuPower Meter System: Charge the battery at any time because unlike NiCad (Nickel Cadmium) batteries, Sonys rechargeable Lithium-Ion batteries are not subjected to a life shortening "memory effect." Sonys exclusive AccuPower meter displays the battery time remaining in minutes in the viewfinder or the LCD screen. Super SteadyShot Image Stabilization System: An advanced version of Sonys SteadyShot system that controls an even higher range of shake and vibration frequencies, to achieve an even higher level of smoothness without degradation of video like some other image stabilization systems. Program AE (Auto Exposure) Modes: Program AE modes make recording easy even when filming in challenging situations. Choose from Portrait, Beach & Ski, Sports Lesson, Landscape, Spotlight or Sunset & Moon modes. What's in the Box: DCRHC85 MiniDV Digital Handycam, AC-L25 Power Adaptor/ In Camera Charger, NP-FP50 InfoLithium Rechargeable Battery, RMT-831 Wireless Remote Commander Remote Control, Shoulder Strap, USB Cable, MSG-M8A Memory Stick Duo Media, MSAC-M2 Memory Stick Duo Adapter, Lens Cap, Lens Hood, Multi A/V Cable, LCD Cleaning Cloth, CD-ROM with USB Driver (Picture Package Software v.1.0 for Sony) When image quality matters most, choose the DCR-HC85 MiniDV Handycam Camcorder from Sony. It features a 1/3.6" advanced HAD CCD imager which captures up to 2 megapixels of video information, translating into 530 lines of crisp, clear horizontal resolution. It even allows still image capture on Memory Stick DUO up to a huge 1600 x 1200 resolution. Combined with the new glare-reducing Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* lens, the DCR-HC85 gives you video that is larger and more vivid than any other camcorder in its class. Digital Still Memory Mode Professional Quality Carl Zeiss(R) Vario-Sonnar T* Lens Easy Handycam Button Super NightShot Plus Infrared System i.LINK Interface MPEG Movie EX Mode 2.0 Megapixel (Gross) Advanced HAD CCD Imager 1/3.6" Advanced HAD (Hole Accumulation Diode) CCD Imager with 1080K (effective) video pixels provides excellent detail and clarity, for exceptional digital video performance. Realize unprecedented digital still images with 1920K (effective) pixels. The Megapixel technology enhances your digital videos (530 lines of horizontal resolution) and digital photography performance. 10X Optical/120X Digital Zoom The optical zoom helps to bring the action up close from far away. In addition, the digital zoom interpolation means that extreme digital zooming is clearer, with less distortion than previous types of digital zooms. 3.5" Hybrid SwivelScreen LCD Display (123K Pixels) Provides excellent viewing clarity with improved resolution. The 123K pixel LCD display makes images sharp and detailed during playback or when monitoring recording. The Hybrid Reflective-Transmissive LCD Screen provides accurate viewing in sunlight or bright light, virtually eliminating the "wash-out" common with traditional LCD Screens. Digital Still Memory Mode with Memory Stick Duo Media

Sony DCRHC85 MiniDV Digital Handycam Camcorder w/10x Optical Zoom From the Manufacturer When image quality matters most, choose the DCR-HC85 MiniDV Handycam Camcorder from Sony. It features a 1/3.6" advanced HAD CCD imager which captures up to 2 megapixels of video information, translating into 530 lines of crisp, clear horizontal resolution. It even allows still image capture on Memory Stick DUO up to a huge 1600 x 1200 resolution. Combined with the new glare-reducing Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T lens, the DCR-HC85 gives you video that is larger and more vivid than any other camcorder in its class. Despite its advanced imaging capabilities, the DCR-HC85 remains a joy to use with features like the Easy Handycam button, Super SteadyShot image stabilization and an intelligent pop-up flash. The MiniDV Format offers more precise image detail and color accuracy than previously possible with analog camcorders. The superior quality of digital video results from: Higher Resolution -- up to 530 lines of horizontal resolution, on select models for sharper picture detail. Component Color Sampling -- preserves three times more color information than analog VHS and S-VHS video, for brighter and truer colors. Time Base Correction -- stabilizes the picture, eliminating video jitters. Error Correction -- fills in missing video data, providing seamless, professional-looking video. Features of the DCR-HC85 include: Professional Quality Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T Lens: Carl Zeiss T lens coatings are among some of the most advanced multi-layer coating systems in the world, resulting in even less glare and flare with increased contrast. This results in vivid image brilliance, true-to-life color saturation and perfect renditions of subtle tones. Digital Still Memory Mode: Capture digital still images directly onto Memory Stick media for easy transfer to e-mail, printing, or sharing with compatible Memory Stick devices. With a press of the Easy Handycam button, most of the advanced functions of the camcorder are "locked out" leaving only the buttons essential for recording operational. Super NightShot Plus Infrared System: An advanced version of Sony's NightShot Infrared system that allows users to record natural color images in low-light conditions, but without the blurring common with other lowlight recording systems. Battery information is momentarily displayed without having to power on the camcorder. Quickly access the battery's status by pressing the Battery Info button. The Recording Time Available is displayed in minutes on either the LCD screen or in the viewfinder. Sony's i.LINK DV (or MICROMV) interface gives you true digital-to-digital editing, without the "generation loss" of analog editing. And the i.LINK interface is compatible with a range of Sony digital VCRs, Sony edit controllers, and Sony PCs with editing software. MPEG Movie EX Mode: Unlike earlier MPEG1 Movies, MPEG Movie EX will allow you to record 320 x 240 resolution MPEG movies uninterrupted up to the capacity of the Memory Stick Duo Media. These movies are perfect for emailing to friends and family. And more: 2.0 Megapixel (Gross) Advanced HAD CCD Imager: 1/3.6" Advanced HAD (Hole Accumulation Diode) CCD Imager with 1080K (effective) video pixels provides excellent detail and clarity, for exceptional digital video performance. Realize unprecedented digital still images with 1920K (effective) pixels. The Megapixel technology enhances your digital videos (530 lines of horizontal resolution) and digital photography performance. 10X Optical/120X Digital Zoom: The optical zoom helps to bring the action up close from far away. In addition, the digital zoom interpolation means that extreme digital zooming is clearer, with less distortion than previous types of digital zooms. 3.5" Hybrid SwivelScreen LCD Display (123K Pixels): Provides excellent viewing clarity with improved resolution. The 123K pixel LCD display makes images sharp and detailed during playback or when monitoring recording. The Hybrid Reflective-Transmissive LCD Screen provides accurate viewing in sunlight or bright light, virtually eliminating the "wash-out" common with traditional LCD Screens. Digital Still Memory Mode with Memory Stick Duo Media: Capture digital still images at 1600 x 1200 or 640 x 480 resolution, directly onto Memory Stick Duo media for easy transfer to PCs for emailing, printing, or sharing with other compatible Memory Stick devices. Progressive Shutter: Mechanical shutter system that provides Progressive Scan performance while utilizing an interlace scanning system. Digital still images will be sharp and clear with excellent definition. Analog To Digital Conversion with Pass-Through: Convert and/or record any analog NTSC video source to digital video via the analog inputs. Analog NTSC video can also be passed through the digital Handycam camcorder directly into a PC via the i.LINK interface in real-time for easy PC editing of your analog footage. InfoLithium Battery with AccuPower Meter System: Charge the battery at any time because unlike NiCad (Nickel Cadmium) batteries, Sonys rechargeable Lithium-Ion batteries are not subjected to a life shortening "memory effect." Sonys exclusive AccuPower meter displays the battery time remaining in minutes in the viewfinder or the LCD screen. Super SteadyShot Image Stabilization System: An advanced version of Sonys SteadyShot system that controls an even higher range of shake and vibration frequencies, to achieve an even higher level of smoothness without degradation of video like some other image stabilization systems. Program AE (Auto Exposure) Modes: Program AE modes make recording easy even when filming in challenging situations. Choose from Portrait, Beach & Ski, Sports Lesson, Landscape, Spotlight or Sunset & Moon modes. What's in the Box: DCRHC85 MiniDV Digital Handycam, AC-L25 Power Adaptor/ In Camera Charger, NP-FP50 InfoLithium Rechargeable Battery, RMT-831 Wireless Remote Commander Remote Control, Shoulder Strap, USB Cable, MSG-M8A Memory Stick Duo Media, MSAC-M2 Memory Stick Duo Adapter, Lens Cap, Lens Hood, Multi A/V Cable, LCD Cleaning Cloth, CD-ROM with USB Driver (Picture Package Software v.1.0 for Sony) When image quality matters most, choose the DCR-HC85 MiniDV Handycam Camcorder from Sony. It features a 1/3.6" advanced HAD CCD imager which captures up to 2 megapixels of video information, translating into 530 lines of crisp, clear horizontal resolution. It even allows still image capture on Memory Stick DUO up to a huge 1600 x 1200 resolution. Combined with the new glare-reducing Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* lens, the DCR-HC85 gives you video that is larger and more vivid than any other camcorder in its class. Digital Still Memory Mode Professional Quality Carl Zeiss(R) Vario-Sonnar T* Lens Easy Handycam Button Super NightShot Plus Infrared System i.LINK Interface MPEG Movie EX Mode 2.0 Megapixel (Gross) Advanced HAD CCD Imager 1/3.6" Advanced HAD (Hole Accumulation Diode) CCD Imager with 1080K (effective) video pixels provides excellent detail and clarity, for exceptional digital video performance. Realize unprecedented digital still images with 1920K (effective) pixels. The Megapixel technology enhances your digital videos (530 lines of horizontal resolution) and digital photography performance. 10X Optical/120X Digital Zoom The optical zoom helps to bring the action up close from far away. In addition, the digital zoom interpolation means that extreme digital zooming is clearer, with less distortion than previous types of digital zooms. 3.5" Hybrid SwivelScreen LCD Display (123K Pixels) Provides excellent viewing clarity with improved resolution. The 123K pixel LCD display makes images sharp and detailed during playback or when monitoring recording. The Hybrid Reflective-Transmissive LCD Screen provides accurate viewing in sunlight or bright light, virtually eliminating the "wash-out" common with traditional LCD Screens. Digital Still Memory Mode with Memory Stick Duo Media

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Mobile Suit Gundam Wing:Showdown in Space uncut [VHS] (2000)

Have the Gundam pilots been defeated? With the colonies used as shields, the pilots have no choice but to surrender. Still, no one knows where Heero is, or if he's even alive! Meanwhile, Relena heads to Moscow on the trail of her father's killer, and as OZ turns its attention to outer space, Trowa is determined to stop them!

Mobile Suit Gundam Wing:Showdown in Space uncut [VHS] (2000) Have the Gundam pilots been defeated? With the colonies used as shields, the pilots have no choice but to surrender. Still, no one knows where Heero is, or if he's even alive! Meanwhile, Relena heads to Moscow on the trail of her father's killer, and as OZ turns its attention to outer space, Trowa is determined to stop them!

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Funkypopsexyhouserap

In an ATL scene saturated with alternative hard rock bands and dirty south groups, 13 Stories stands apart with its smart, infectious and upbeat brand of pop music. With the rare lineup combination of two girls and two guys, and a sound that's been described as the B-52's groovin' to Prince at a Gwen Stefani pool party, the band has slowly and steadily been winning over audiences in clubs and bars around the Southeast since 2001. Determined to play live and often, 13 Stories is regularly booked playing original music in traditional cover band slots?. 13 Stories performed at the MGM Grand Hotel in Las Vegas, Music Midtown in Atlanta in 2003, and has opened up shows for Collective Soul and The Gin Blossoms among others. Finding the right studio situation for the band proved to be challenging, with numerous false starts. After two years of writing, preproduction and polishing, the band hooked up with Atlanta producers Jeff Hodges and Don McCollister (Indigo Girls, B-52s, Sister Hazel), and 13 Stories was able to complete FunkyPopSexyHouseRap. FunkyPopSexyHouseRap is the debut full-length CD from Atlantas 13 Stories. Like the B-52's on espresso groovin' to Prince at a Gwen Stefani pool party!!

Funkypopsexyhouserap In an ATL scene saturated with alternative hard rock bands and dirty south groups, 13 Stories stands apart with its smart, infectious and upbeat brand of pop music. With the rare lineup combination of two girls and two guys, and a sound that's been described as the B-52's groovin' to Prince at a Gwen Stefani pool party, the band has slowly and steadily been winning over audiences in clubs and bars around the Southeast since 2001. Determined to play live and often, 13 Stories is regularly booked playing original music in traditional cover band slots?. 13 Stories performed at the MGM Grand Hotel in Las Vegas, Music Midtown in Atlanta in 2003, and has opened up shows for Collective Soul and The Gin Blossoms among others. Finding the right studio situation for the band proved to be challenging, with numerous false starts. After two years of writing, preproduction and polishing, the band hooked up with Atlanta producers Jeff Hodges and Don McCollister (Indigo Girls, B-52s, Sister Hazel), and 13 Stories was able to complete FunkyPopSexyHouseRap. FunkyPopSexyHouseRap is the debut full-length CD from Atlantas 13 Stories. Like the B-52's on espresso groovin' to Prince at a Gwen Stefani pool party!!

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The Faith Factor: Proof of the Healing Power of Prayer

From a Georgetown medical professor.Copyright 1997 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. Matthews' father was a physician, and his grandfather a minister, and this collaboration with a coauthor whose specialty is contemplative Christianity seems a natural development for him. As he acquired clinical experience, he began to realize that some patients wanted to talk to him about their faith as well as their physical problems. After several striking improvements when he brought his and a patient's strong beliefs in God together, he began to ask often whether patients wanted him to pray with them. The expansion of the doctor-patient relationship to a God-doctor-patient relationship produced many improvements in health and understanding. The decisive factor is not God but faith in God, which has worked for many of Matthews' patients, especially those with problems of addiction. Yet Matthews does not believe faith is a panacea, only that it can be a source of relief and a support. His effort complements that of such colleagues as Herbert Benson (Timeless Healing, 1996) and Larry Dossey (Meaning & Medicine, 1991). William Beatty --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. ``Faith is good medicine,'' pronounces this convinced though not necessarily convincing Christian physician, who here presents research on the connection between religion and healing, relates supporting anecdotes, and calls on his fellow doctors to utilize the spiritual component of the healing arts. Going even further than Herbert Benson, who identified the ``faith factor'' in Timeless Healing (1996), Matthews (Georgetown Univ. School of Medicine) delineates a dozen components of this factore.g., equanimity, temperance, social support, comforting ritualsthat he says help prevent disease, enhance recovery, extend life, and create a sense of well-being. Drawing on case histories of his patients, he illustrates faith's benefits in healing body and mind, recovering from addictions, improving quality of life, and facing death. Noting that spirituality alone has not been shown to have the same benefits as religious involvement, he recommends that individuals develop a spiritual program that includes frequent church attendance combined with daily prayer and regular reading of the Bible. Further, he urges doctors to question patients about the importance of religion in their lives and to use this information therapeutically. Thus, in Matthews's view, a doctor who learns that a patient has stopped going to worship services would be justified in informing the patient that such behavior may have negative health consequences. Matthews, who uses spiritual readings and prayer with his own patients, has a vision of the doctor's office as ``a holy meeting ground between religion and medicine,'' a vision that he acknowledges is seriously threatened by managed care's increasing constraints on physicians' time. While many would welcome a more human element in the doctor-patient relationship, Matthews's vision is certain to be viewed skeptically, if not simply rejected, by large numbers of doctors and patients alike. (Author tour) -- Copyright 1998, Kirkus Associates, LP. All rights reserved. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. Dale A. Matthews, M.D. is associate professor of medicine at Georgetown University School of Medicine and the author of three previous books. He has appeared on Oprah and Today and has been featured in such publications as McCall?s, Harper?s, Los Angeles Times, USA Today, The Washington Post, and Newsweek. He lives near Washington, D.C.

The Faith Factor: Proof of the Healing Power of Prayer From a Georgetown medical professor.Copyright 1997 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. Matthews' father was a physician, and his grandfather a minister, and this collaboration with a coauthor whose specialty is contemplative Christianity seems a natural development for him. As he acquired clinical experience, he began to realize that some patients wanted to talk to him about their faith as well as their physical problems. After several striking improvements when he brought his and a patient's strong beliefs in God together, he began to ask often whether patients wanted him to pray with them. The expansion of the doctor-patient relationship to a God-doctor-patient relationship produced many improvements in health and understanding. The decisive factor is not God but faith in God, which has worked for many of Matthews' patients, especially those with problems of addiction. Yet Matthews does not believe faith is a panacea, only that it can be a source of relief and a support. His effort complements that of such colleagues as Herbert Benson (Timeless Healing, 1996) and Larry Dossey (Meaning & Medicine, 1991). William Beatty --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. ``Faith is good medicine,'' pronounces this convinced though not necessarily convincing Christian physician, who here presents research on the connection between religion and healing, relates supporting anecdotes, and calls on his fellow doctors to utilize the spiritual component of the healing arts. Going even further than Herbert Benson, who identified the ``faith factor'' in Timeless Healing (1996), Matthews (Georgetown Univ. School of Medicine) delineates a dozen components of this factore.g., equanimity, temperance, social support, comforting ritualsthat he says help prevent disease, enhance recovery, extend life, and create a sense of well-being. Drawing on case histories of his patients, he illustrates faith's benefits in healing body and mind, recovering from addictions, improving quality of life, and facing death. Noting that spirituality alone has not been shown to have the same benefits as religious involvement, he recommends that individuals develop a spiritual program that includes frequent church attendance combined with daily prayer and regular reading of the Bible. Further, he urges doctors to question patients about the importance of religion in their lives and to use this information therapeutically. Thus, in Matthews's view, a doctor who learns that a patient has stopped going to worship services would be justified in informing the patient that such behavior may have negative health consequences. Matthews, who uses spiritual readings and prayer with his own patients, has a vision of the doctor's office as ``a holy meeting ground between religion and medicine,'' a vision that he acknowledges is seriously threatened by managed care's increasing constraints on physicians' time. While many would welcome a more human element in the doctor-patient relationship, Matthews's vision is certain to be viewed skeptically, if not simply rejected, by large numbers of doctors and patients alike. (Author tour) -- Copyright 1998, Kirkus Associates, LP. All rights reserved. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. Dale A. Matthews, M.D. is associate professor of medicine at Georgetown University School of Medicine and the author of three previous books. He has appeared on Oprah and Today and has been featured in such publications as McCall?s, Harper?s, Los Angeles Times, USA Today, The Washington Post, and Newsweek. He lives near Washington, D.C.

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Spaghetti Westerns

Contains: the grand duel this man cant die it can be done amigo minnesota clay johnny yuma any gun can play death rides a horse the hellbenders and white comanche. Studio: St Clair Ent Grp Inc Release Date: 02/07/2006 Rating: Nr

Spaghetti Westerns Contains: the grand duel this man cant die it can be done amigo minnesota clay johnny yuma any gun can play death rides a horse the hellbenders and white comanche. Studio: St Clair Ent Grp Inc Release Date: 02/07/2006 Rating: Nr

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Hatteras Lighthouse Jigsaw Puzzle 550pc

A scenic depiction of the America's tallest lighthouses, the Cape Hatteras Lighthouses, located on the Outer Banks of North Carolina. Suitable for framing. Piece Count: 550 Puzzle Size: 24 Inch x 18 Inch Hatteras Lighthouse 550 Piece Jigsaw Puzzle by artist William Mangum. 24" x 18" size.

Hatteras Lighthouse Jigsaw Puzzle 550pc A scenic depiction of the America's tallest lighthouses, the Cape Hatteras Lighthouses, located on the Outer Banks of North Carolina. Suitable for framing. Piece Count: 550 Puzzle Size: 24 Inch x 18 Inch Hatteras Lighthouse 550 Piece Jigsaw Puzzle by artist William Mangum. 24" x 18" size.

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Recon 264115BK LED Third Brake Light Kit - Smoked Lens

Recon 264115BK The future of automotive lighting is here! RECON, the premiere manufacturer of aftermarket lighting & accessories for the Truck & SUV market is proud to annonce their full-line of Direct O.E. Replacement L.E.D. Third Brake Lights for nearly every make & model of domestic truck including: Dodge, Chevy / GMC, and Ford. Enhance the appearance while adding style & safety to your truck. Each kit is available in either SMOKED or CLEAR colored lenses for every discerning enthusiast. RECON Direct O.E. Replacement L.E.D. Third Brake Lights take just minutes to install and are street legal & have been approved for use by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHSTA). Features: *Highly visible from other vehicles thus reducing chances of rear end collisions. *Made using only the finest state of the art components & circuitry. *L.E.D. lights last tens of thousands of hours. *No annoying flicker from halogen or fluorescent bulbs. *L.E.D. lighting is impervious to heat, cold, shock & vibration. *No breakable glass is used, and L.E.D. lights are waterproof. *RECON retail-friendly packaging makes for a perfect gift. *Available in great looking Clear or Smoke Lenses. *Super Bright high-intensity L.E.D. lights are much brighter than O.E. third brake lights. *Uses existing holes without modification or drilling. *RECON L.E.D. (Light Emitting Diode) lighting products feature only the brightest L.E.D. lights. RECON L.E.D.'s last up to 80 times longer and are up to 10 times brighter than other L.E.D. lights commercially available. RECON goes the extra mile to be the best and it shows!

Recon 264115BK LED Third Brake Light Kit - Smoked Lens Recon 264115BK The future of automotive lighting is here! RECON, the premiere manufacturer of aftermarket lighting & accessories for the Truck & SUV market is proud to annonce their full-line of Direct O.E. Replacement L.E.D. Third Brake Lights for nearly every make & model of domestic truck including: Dodge, Chevy / GMC, and Ford. Enhance the appearance while adding style & safety to your truck. Each kit is available in either SMOKED or CLEAR colored lenses for every discerning enthusiast. RECON Direct O.E. Replacement L.E.D. Third Brake Lights take just minutes to install and are street legal & have been approved for use by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHSTA). Features: *Highly visible from other vehicles thus reducing chances of rear end collisions. *Made using only the finest state of the art components & circuitry. *L.E.D. lights last tens of thousands of hours. *No annoying flicker from halogen or fluorescent bulbs. *L.E.D. lighting is impervious to heat, cold, shock & vibration. *No breakable glass is used, and L.E.D. lights are waterproof. *RECON retail-friendly packaging makes for a perfect gift. *Available in great looking Clear or Smoke Lenses. *Super Bright high-intensity L.E.D. lights are much brighter than O.E. third brake lights. *Uses existing holes without modification or drilling. *RECON L.E.D. (Light Emitting Diode) lighting products feature only the brightest L.E.D. lights. RECON L.E.D.'s last up to 80 times longer and are up to 10 times brighter than other L.E.D. lights commercially available. RECON goes the extra mile to be the best and it shows!

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VDO Wireless Handlebar Mounting Kit for C05+, C10+, MC 1.0+ - 1016

No more O-rings! New band mount is more secure and easier to mount. For an extra bike, or to replace a broken kit. Only for use with these VDO Computers: CO5+, CO10+, CO15+, and MC 1.0+. Comes with Wireless Handlebar Mount, Wireless Transmitter, and Wheel Magnet.

VDO Wireless Handlebar Mounting Kit for C05+, C10+, MC 1.0+ - 1016 No more O-rings! New band mount is more secure and easier to mount. For an extra bike, or to replace a broken kit. Only for use with these VDO Computers: CO5+, CO10+, CO15+, and MC 1.0+. Comes with Wireless Handlebar Mount, Wireless Transmitter, and Wheel Magnet.

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Surfacing

1. Building a Mystery 2. I Love You 3. Sweet Surrender 4. Adia 5. Do What You Have to Do 6. Witness 7. Angel 8. Black & White 9. Full of Grace 10. Last Dance

Surfacing 1. Building a Mystery 2. I Love You 3. Sweet Surrender 4. Adia 5. Do What You Have to Do 6. Witness 7. Angel 8. Black & White 9. Full of Grace 10. Last Dance

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Wii Charging Station

Plugs Into 1st Party Wii Remote; Replaces Battery Cover; Provides Continuous Power; Houses Wii Remote & Nunchuk; Sits Flush Along 1st Party Wii Stand; Rechargeable Li-ion Battery;

Wii Charging Station Plugs Into 1st Party Wii Remote; Replaces Battery Cover; Provides Continuous Power; Houses Wii Remote & Nunchuk; Sits Flush Along 1st Party Wii Stand; Rechargeable Li-ion Battery;

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Surf's Up

Surf's Up is exciting arcade surfing and extreme sports action. Head out to the "Reggie Belafonte Big Z Memorial Surf Off," where surfers from around the world risk it all for glory. Experience the rush and thrills of surfing in exotic surf spots around Pen Gu Island and can rip it up and play as one of 10 characters from the film. Play as Cody, the young challenger from Shiverpool; Tank, the merciless champion; or Big Z, the surfing legend from the past. Only by mastering and understanding the waves can the player become not only the new champion, but a true surf legend.

Surf's Up Surf's Up is exciting arcade surfing and extreme sports action. Head out to the "Reggie Belafonte Big Z Memorial Surf Off," where surfers from around the world risk it all for glory. Experience the rush and thrills of surfing in exotic surf spots around Pen Gu Island and can rip it up and play as one of 10 characters from the film. Play as Cody, the young challenger from Shiverpool; Tank, the merciless champion; or Big Z, the surfing legend from the past. Only by mastering and understanding the waves can the player become not only the new champion, but a true surf legend.

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Amazon.com: Derek Alexander Leather Oil Tanned Italian Breast Pocket Wallet - British Tan: Clothing

One of the things Derek Alexander does best is take a classic design, great leather and add unique features that set the item apart. This breast pocket wallet finished in top grain cowhide, oil tanned the way only the Italians can do it, is no exception. Ample credit card storage is laid out in a format that allows for three extra pockets inside the wallet, and then the entire wallet opens from the top to provide room for important paper storage.

Amazon.com: Derek Alexander Leather Oil Tanned Italian Breast Pocket Wallet - British Tan: Clothing One of the things Derek Alexander does best is take a classic design, great leather and add unique features that set the item apart. This breast pocket wallet finished in top grain cowhide, oil tanned the way only the Italians can do it, is no exception. Ample credit card storage is laid out in a format that allows for three extra pockets inside the wallet, and then the entire wallet opens from the top to provide room for important paper storage.

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K Feeders Infinite Bird Feeding System

Features: Each reservoir has eight feeding stations. Feeding stations are epoxy coated die cast metal. Comes with a clear squirrel guard, pole baffle, pole and ground sleeve. Pole is constructed of satin anodized aluminum with.05" thick sidewall. Completely disassembles for easy cleaning and is totally squirrel proof. Upper seed reservoir is physically separated from the bottom reservoir. Extra large feeder has two independent seed compartments. Seed is separated by a unique flow valve.

K Feeders Infinite Bird Feeding System Features: Each reservoir has eight feeding stations. Feeding stations are epoxy coated die cast metal. Comes with a clear squirrel guard, pole baffle, pole and ground sleeve. Pole is constructed of satin anodized aluminum with.05" thick sidewall. Completely disassembles for easy cleaning and is totally squirrel proof. Upper seed reservoir is physically separated from the bottom reservoir. Extra large feeder has two independent seed compartments. Seed is separated by a unique flow valve.