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6301817710 | Fall of the Berlin Wall [VHS]
| Relive the decade-ending event that thrilled the world in this exclusive home video report of the Berlin Wall's erection, stormy history and triumphant 1989/90 dismantling. Year: 1990 Director: Peter Claus Schmidt | [
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B00000K3XR | Uniden EXAI7980 900 MHz Analog Cordless Phone with Answering System and Caller ID
| The Uniden EXAI 7980 combines 900 MHz cordless range and clarity with a full menu of functions and features, including a digital answering machine, caller ID, and a base speakerphone. All of these features combined make an easy-to-use, comprehensive, cordless call-management system for your busy home or office. It's easy to avoid unwanted calls with the EXAI 7980; this phone shows callers' names and numbers, as well as the call's date and time, in the handset's three-line display window. The unit saves caller-ID information in a 30-record digital file that allows scrolling, deletion, and instant callback. And, with caller ID/call waiting, you can see a caller's name and number even when you're already on another call. The handset display window, which offers backlighting when you answer or place a call, is the EXAI 7980's information center. In addition to displaying caller-ID and call-waiting information, it shows the number of new calls or messages and the elapsed time for the current call. The versatile base speakerphone also offers plenty of timesaving features. You can screen incoming calls by activating the speakerphone with just the touch of a button. You can also use the speakerphone and handset as an intercom system or for three-way conversations among an outside caller, a person talking from the handset, and a person talking from the base. With 15 minutes of recording time, the EXAI 7980's answering machine has plenty of room to take all your new messages and save your most important ones for future reference. You can set the maximum message length at one or four minutes, or announce-only. Digital technology allows message phone numbers to appear in the display window as you scroll through your message list; it also offers instant message-repeat or message-deletion and a voice date-and-time stamp for messages. (For a complete listing of the EXAI 7980's many other features, read our FAQ, which is linked from the upper left navigation bar.) In our tests of the EXAI 7980, the cordless sound quality was excellent and the broadcast range extended up to 100 feet from the base before the signal faded. However, there was some intermittent interference relatively close to the base (at about 50 feet) that did not disappear with repeated tests or with manual channel changes. The battery pack tested favorably against Uniden's rating of seven hours of talk time or seven days of standby. We think the Uniden EXAI 7980 is a smart choice for anyone who wants a complete cordless call-management system for home or office. However, it may not be suitable for those who frequently use the handset at extended distances from the base. Pros: Superior cordless sound Digital answering machine Caller ID with editable 30-number memory Cons: Some signal interference relatively close to the base 900 MHz cordless telephone; Call waiting, caller ID; 30# Caller ID memory; Digital answering maching with 15 minutes of record time, time/date stamp; 3 line caller ID display shows name, number, and time of call; 10 # memory dialing; UltraClear Plus noise reduction for clearer reception; Durable belt clip; Hearing aid compatible; Headset compatible. | [
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0806519657 | Fields of Dreams: A Guide to Visiting and Enjoying All 30 Major League Ballparks
| Major League Baseball's 30 stadiums--each with its own distinct ambience and dimensions--greatly affect both a fan's devotion and a team's specific style of play. If not for the familiar sun- and beer-drenched bleachers and vine-covered walls, why else would fans perennially flock to Chicago's Wrigley Field to support yet another losing season? And, in St. Louis and Kansas City, Missouri, where the "grass" never needs mowing, why not assemble rosters with speed in mind? Ahuja's Fields of Dreams is a baseball stadium tour guide, including both stadium logistics (tickets, concessions, parking) and profiles of each Major League town (lodging, restaurants, and attractions). But the book's strength lies in its ability to capture what it's like to be a fan in each Major League city, including past stadium heroics (slim for some hapless clubs) and descriptions of parks from home plate to foul pole. The author, who moonlights as a baseball tour guide, describes venerable Wrigley as "a great baseball park in a great neighborhood where you can see the game the way it should be--up close and personal." Montreal's Olympic Stadium contains "everything there is to dislike about a modern-day ballpark," but its "nightlife is absolutely incredible--unlike anything I've seen since visiting New Orleans." Fields of Dreams also includes Tropicana Field and Bank One Ballpark, the respective homes of 1998's expansion Tampa Bay Devil Rays and Arizona Diamondbacks. --Rob McDonald | [
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Major League Baseball's 30 stadiums--each with its own distinct ambience and dimensions--greatly affect both a fan's devotion and a team's specific style of play. If not for the familiar sun- and beer-drenched bleachers and vine-covered walls, why else would fans perennially flock to Chicago's Wrigley Field to support yet another losing season? And, in St. Louis and Kansas City, Missouri, where the "grass" never needs mowing, why not assemble rosters with speed in mind? Ahuja's Fields of Dreams is a baseball stadium tour guide, including both stadium logistics (tickets, concessions, parking) and profiles of each Major League town (lodging, restaurants, and attractions). But the book's strength lies in its ability to capture what it's like to be a fan in each Major League city, including past stadium heroics (slim for some hapless clubs) and descriptions of parks from home plate to foul pole. The author, who moonlights as a baseball tour guide, describes venerable Wrigley as "a great baseball park in a great neighborhood where you can see the game the way it should be--up close and personal." Montreal's Olympic Stadium contains "everything there is to dislike about a modern-day ballpark," but its "nightlife is absolutely incredible--unlike anything I've seen since visiting New Orleans." Fields of Dreams also includes Tropicana Field and Bank One Ballpark, the respective homes of 1998's expansion Tampa Bay Devil Rays and Arizona Diamondbacks. --Rob McDonald | 1,602 |
B0000CEMEI | 14k Yellow Gold Channel-set Princess Cut Diamond Band (1/4ctw, I, I1), Size 7.5
| Diamond Clarity: No two diamonds are alike. A diamond's most distinguishing characteristics are its inclusions, marks that are often invisible to the naked eye. However, under a jeweler's magnifying loupe or microscope they can look like crystals, tiny rivers, or clouds. A diamond's clarity is determined by the presence or absence of inclusions--fewer inclusions mean better clarity--and how visible they are. The greater a diamond's clarity, the greater its brilliance and value. A diamond categorized as internally flawless will have no inclusions, but this is extremely rare.Diamond Color:Though diamonds come in a wide range of colors, colorless diamonds have traditionally been considered the most valuable. Most diamonds are graded on a scale using the letters of the alphabet, from D (colorless), the best grade, through Z (a light yellow). It is difficult for the untrained eye to notice such variations in color unless stones are being compared side by side. Diamond Carat Weight:A diamond's weight is measured in carats, with one carat being equivalent to 100 points. You will often see a diamond referred to as a 3/4-carat stone or a 75-point diamond. Larger stones are often more highly valued, but size should not be the only consideration--high brilliance, which varies according to clarity, cut, and color grade, is highly desirable in a diamond.Diamond Certification:A diamond certificate represents independent verification that the stone purchased has all the qualities of cut, color, clarity, shape, and weight expected. It is a further indication of the condition and value of that diamond as represented on our site. Such certificates are issued by several agencies employing highly trained gemologists and provide an unbiased and accurate evaluation of the diamond. These gemologists scrutinize each stone to analyze its dimensions, clarity, cut, color, finish, symmetry, and other details. Diamonds purchased from the Amazon.com Collection may be certified by the Gemological Institute of America or the International Gemological Institute. The type of certificate provided will be noted in the product specifications of your jewelry purchase; if you do not see a certificate type noted, one will not be provided.Our Diamond Policy:Amazon.com sources high-quality diamonds from some of the world's largest suppliers. All our diamond suppliers certify that to their best knowledge their diamonds are not conflict diamonds.Diamond Care:Diamonds, as the hardest substance on earth, are resistant to damage. However, diamond jewelry is set in different metals, and care will vary from piece to piece. Diamonds should be cleaned in a solution of one part ammonia to six parts water, using a gentle scrubbing brush to remove any dirt. It is a good idea to have them cleaned once a year by a professional jeweler, at which time the security of the setting can be checked as well. Diamond jewelry should be stored in a soft cloth pouch to ensure that the stone will not scratch other jewelry. Learn More About Diamond Jewelry: Visit our Education GuideThe Amazon Curated CollectionDiscover the Amazon Curated Collection of fine and fashion jewelry. The expansive selection of high-quality jewelry featured in the Amazon Curated Collection offers everyday values that range from precious gemstone and diamond pieces to the latest fashion designs.This hand-selected assortment features an array of diamond, gemstone and precious metal designs that receive a quality inspection, including from Amazons staff graduate gemologist, to ensure they meet Amazons high standards. All diamonds featured in the Amazon Curated Collection are certified by our suppliers to be conflict free, and IGI, GIA, or AGS certifications are provided on white diamonds of .75 carats or larger on all stud earrings, rings, and pendant necklaces.Pieces from the Amazon Curated Collection come packaged in a custom box, making them wonderful gifts. In addition, we offer free one-day shipping within the continental US on items over $500. International shipping options for friends and family overseas are available for an additional fee.The Amazon Curated Collection offers a specialized customer service team that is available seven days a week to answer any product questions before, during or after the purchase. If youre not satisfied for any reason, you will receive a full refund and free return shipping within the US if you return your purchase within 30 days.Find a special gift for a loved one or a beautiful piece that complements your personal style with jewelry from the Amazon Curated Collection. | [
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B00000K3XW | Uniden EXAI8985 Digital Cordless Phone and Answering System
| The Uniden EXAI8985 offers all the convenience of a cordless phone with the enhancement of a built-in digital answering system. Features include dual keypads, call waiting/caller ID (this function requires enrollment in call waiting/caller ID service from your phone company), a 50-name/number memory, and a speakerphone. In addition, the EXAI8985's digital 900 MHz technology provides extended range, voice clarity, and performance, giving you the freedom to multitask from greater distances with less interference than older-model cordless phones. And a three-line, 16-character backlit display makes browsing the names and numbers you've stored in memory simple. The EXAI8985 has the essential features you look for in a completely digital answering machine, including call screening and remote operation for activation or retrieval of messages. The machine provides 15 minutes of recording time, a time-and-date marker, and a one-year limited warranty. And an optional headset (not included) can be connected for convenient, hands-free operation. 900 MHz Digital cordless telephone; Digital answering machine with 15 minute record time; Caller ID with call waiting (50 # memory); Speaker phone; Headset jack; Dual keypad; Lighted keypad; 20 # memory dialing. | [
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B00006HYA8 | Toshiba PA3188U-1PRP USB/VGA expansion pack for e740, e755
| Looking for the perfect solution for making presentations? Then you need the Toshiba Pocket PC Expansion Pack! This single unit allows you to edit your notes and prepare your slides, then connect your PDA to a projector to complete your presentation directly from your Toshiba Pocket PC e740, e750 or e755. Limited 1 year warranty. An ideal solution for Mobile Presenters. Featuring a RGB port, you can now run your presentation directly from your Pocket PC! It allows you to edit your notes, prepare your slides, and then connect your Pocket PC to a projector to complete your presentation directly from your Pocket PC. It also comes with a USB port which allows you to connect your Pocket PC to more USB devices. | [
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Looking for the perfect solution for making presentations? Then you need the Toshiba Pocket PC Expansion Pack! This single unit allows you to edit your notes and prepare your slides, then connect your PDA to a projector to complete your presentation directly from your Toshiba Pocket PC e740, e750 or e755. Limited 1 year warranty. An ideal solution for Mobile Presenters. Featuring a RGB port, you can now run your presentation directly from your Pocket PC! It allows you to edit your notes, prepare your slides, and then connect your Pocket PC to a projector to complete your presentation directly from your Pocket PC. It also comes with a USB port which allows you to connect your Pocket PC to more USB devices. | 1,605 |
B000H7MPUE | Fossil Men's JR8222 Digital Animated Blue Flame Bracelet Watch
| Founded in 1984 when timepieces were created more for function than fashion, Fossil began to transform this notion with its unique combination of vintage 1950s Americana design and affordably accessible cool style. Adding to their collectibility were the one-of-a-kind, trademark tins that came with the watches that mixed a creative spirit with a sense of humor. These iconic boxes are nearly as popular as the watches they hold and are regularly collected and traded throughout the world at flea markets, antique shops, and on eBay. Today, Fossil produces over 300 different styles of watches in a continuously changing lineup. While the majority of designs are created by in-house designers, Fossil has reached out to such contemporary artisans as product designer Philip Starck and famed architect Frank Gehry (designer of the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao, Spain) to create uniquely modern timepieces. In addition to style innovations, Fossil has also helped introduce innovative technologies into watches, such as the Wrist PDA that ran the Palm operating system. Fossil also offers complementary lines of small leather goods, belts, handbags, sunglasses, jewelry and apparel. Fossil watches are coveted for their spectacular original digital animation style. Add a designer touch to your daily attire with this timepiece. | [
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0811701247 | Fishing Small Flies
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0451170113 | Night Shift (Signet)
| A horrible delight...don't read late at night or without locking all your doors. -- Cedar Rapids GazetteEerie...ought to chill the cockles of many a heart. -- Chicago TribuneSpooks galore. -- Publishers WeeklyUnbearable suspense -- Dallas Times-Herald Stephen King, the world's bestselling novelist, was educated at the University of Maine at Orono. He lives with his wife, the novelist Tabitha King, and their children in Bangor, Maine. JERUSALEM'S LOTOct. 2, 1850.DEAR BONES,How good it was to step into the cold, draughty hall here at Chapelwaite, every bone in an ache from that abominable coach, in need of instant relief from my distended bladderand to see a letter addressed in your own inimitable scrawl propped on the obscene little cherry-wood table beside the door! Be assured that I set to deciphering it as soon as the needs of the body were attended to (in a coldly ornate downstairs bathroom where I could see my breath rising before my eyes).I'm glad to hear that you are recovered from the miasma that has so long set in your lungs, although I assure you that I do sympathize with the moral dilemma the cure has affected you with. An ailing abolitionist healed by the sunny climes of slave-struck Florida! Still and all, Bones, I ask you as a friend who has also walked in the valley of the shadow, to take all care of yourself and venture not back to Massachusetts until your body gives you leave. Your fine mind and incisive pen cannot serve us if you are clay, and if the Southern zone is a healing one, is there not poetic justice in that?Yes, the house is quite as fine as I had been led to believe by my cousin's executors, but rather more sinister. It sits atop a huge and jutting point of land perhaps three miles north of Falmouth and nine miles north of Portland. Behind it are some four acres of grounds, gone back to the wild in the most formidable manner imaginablejunipers, scrub vines, bushes, and various forms of creeper climb wildly over the picturesque stone walls that separate the estate from the town domain. Awful imitations of Greek statuary peer blindly through the wrack from atop various hillocksthey seem, in most cases, about to lunge at the passer-by. My cousin Stephen's tastes seem to have run the gamut from the unacceptable to the downright horrific. There is an odd little summer house which has been nearly buried in scarlet sumac and a grotesque sundial in the midst of what must once have been a garden. It adds the final lunatic touch.But the view from the parlour more than excuses this; I command a dizzying view of the rocks at the foot of Chapelwaite Head and the Atlantic itself. A huge, bellied bay window looks out on this, and a huge, toadlike secretary stands beside it. It will do nicely for the start of that novel which I have talked of so long [and no doubt tiresomely].To-day has been gray with occasional splatters of rain. As I look out all seems to be a study in slatethe rocks, old and worn as Time itself, the sky, and of course the sea, which crashes against the granite fangs below with a sound which is not precisely sound but vibrationI can feel the waves with my feet even as I write. The sensation is not a wholly unpleasant one.I know you disapprove my solitary habits, dear Bones, but I assure you that I am fine and happy. Calvin is with me, as practical, silent, and as dependable as ever, and by midweek I am sure that between the two of us we shall have straightened our affairs and made arrangement for necessary deliveries from townand a company of cleaning women to begin blowing the dust from this place!I will closethere are so many things as yet to be seen, rooms to explore, and doubtless a thousand pieces of execrable furniture to be viewed by these tender eyes. Once again, my thanks for the touch of familiar brought by your letter, and for your continuing regard.Give my love to your wife, as you both have mine.CHARLES.Oct. 6, 1850.DEAR BONES,Such a place this is!It continues to amaze meas do the reactions of the townfolk in the closest village to my occupancy. That is a queer little place with the picturesque name of Preacher's Corners. It was there that Calvin contracted for the weekly provisions. The other errand, that of securing a sufficient supply of cordwood for the winter, was likewise taken care of. But Cal returned with gloomy countenance, and when I asked him what the trouble was, he replied grimly enough:"They think you mad, Mr. Boone!"I laughed and said that perhaps they had heard of the brain fever I suffered after my Sarah diedcertainly I spoke madly enough at that time, as you could attest.But Cal protested that no-one knew anything of me except through my cousin Stephen, who contracted for the same services as I have now made provision for. "What was said, sir, was that anyone who would live in Chapelwaite must be either a lunatic or run the risk of becoming one."This left me utterly perplexed, as you may imagine, and I asked who had given him this amazing communication. He told me that he had been referred to a sullen and rather besotted pulp-logger named Thompson, who owns four hundred acres of pine, birch, and spruce, and who logs it with the help of his five sons, for sale to the mills in Portland and to householders in the immediate area.When Cal, all unknowing of his queer prejudice, gave him the location to which the wood was to be brought, this Thompson stared at him with his mouth ajaw and said that he would send his sons with the wood, in the good light of the day, and by the sea road.Calvin, apparently misreading my bemusement for distress, hastened to say that the man reeked of cheap whiskey and that he had then lapsed into some kind of nonsense about a deserted village and cousin Stephen's relationsand worms! Calvin finished his business with one of Thompson's boys, who, I take it, was rather surly and none too sober or freshly-scented himself. I take it there has been some of this reaction in Preacher's Corners itself, at the general store where Cal spoke with the shop-keeper, although this was more of the gossipy, behind-the-hand type.None of this has bothered me much; we know how rustics dearly love to enrich their lives with the smell of scandal and myth, and I suppose poor Stephen and his side of the family are fair game. As I told Cal, a man who has fallen to his death almost from his own front porch is more than likely to stir talk.The house itself is a constant amazement. Twenty-three rooms, Bones! The wainscotting which panels the upper floors and the portrait gallery is mildewed but still stout. While I stood in my late cousin's upstairs bedroom I could hear the rats scuttering behind it, and big ones they must be, from the sound they makealmost like people walking there. I should hate to encounter one in the dark; or even in the light, for that matter. Still, I have noted neither holes nor droppings. Odd.The upper gallery is lined with bad portraits in frames which must be worth a fortune. Some bear a resemblance to Stephen as I remember him. I believe I have correctly identified my Uncle Henry Boone and his wife Judith; the others are unfamiliar. I suppose one of them may be my own notorious grandfather, Robert. But Stephen's side of the family is all but unknown to me, for which I am heartily sorry. The same good humour that shone in Stephen's letters to Sarah and me, the same light of high intellect, shines in these portraits, bad as they are. For what foolish reasons families fall out! A rifled escritoire, hard words between brothers now dead three generations, and blameless descendants are needlessly estranged. I cannot help reflecting upon how fortunate it was that you and John Petty succeeded in contacting Stephen when it seemed I might follow my Sarah through the Gatesand upon how unfortunate it was that chance should have robbed us of a face-to-face meeting. How I would have loved to hear him defend the ancestral statuary and furnishings!But do not let me denigrate the place to an extreme. Stephen's taste was not my own, true, but beneath the veneer of his additions there are pieces [a number of them shrouded by dust-covers in the upper chambers] which are true masterworks. There are beds, tables, and heavy, dark scrollings done in teak and mahogany, and many of the bedrooms and receiving chambers, the upper study and small parlour, hold a somber charm. The floors are rich pine that glow with an inner and secret light. There is dignity here; dignity and the weight of years. I cannot yet say I like it, but I do respect it. I am eager to watch it change as we revolve through the changes of this northern clime.Lord, I run on! Write soon, Bones. Tell me what progress you make, and what news you hear from Petty and the rest. And please do not make the mistake of trying to persuade any new Southern acquaintances as to your views too forciblyI understand that not all are content to answer merely with their mouths, as is our long-winded friend, Mr. Calhoun.Yr. affectionate friend,CHARLES.Oct. 16, 1850.DEAR RICHARD,Hello, and how are you? I have thought about you often since I have taken up residence here at Chapelwaite, and had half-expected to hear from youand now I receive a letter from Bones telling me that I'd forgotten to leave my address at the club! Rest assured that I would have written eventually anyway, as it sometimes seems that my true and loyal friends are all I have left in the world that is sure and completely normal. And, Lord, how spread we've become! You in Boston, writing faithfully for The Liberator [to which I have also sent my address, incidentally], Hanson in England on another of his confounded jaunts, and poor old Bones in the very lions' lair, recovering his lungs.It goes as well as can be expected here, Dick, and be assured I will render you a full account when I am not quite as pressed by certain events which are extant hereI think your legal mind may be quite intrigued by certain happenings at Chapelwaite and in the area about it.But in the meantime I have a favour to ask, if you will entertain it. Do you remember the historian you introduced me to at Mr. Clary's fund-raising dinner for the cause? I believe his name was Bigelow. At any rate,... --This text refers to the Hardcover edition. | [
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A horrible delight...don't read late at night or without locking all your doors. -- Cedar Rapids GazetteEerie...ought to chill the cockles of many a heart. -- Chicago TribuneSpooks galore. -- Publishers WeeklyUnbearable suspense -- Dallas Times-Herald Stephen King, the world's bestselling novelist, was educated at the University of Maine at Orono. He lives with his wife, the novelist Tabitha King, and their children in Bangor, Maine. JERUSALEM'S LOTOct. 2, 1850.DEAR BONES,How good it was to step into the cold, draughty hall here at Chapelwaite, every bone in an ache from that abominable coach, in need of instant relief from my distended bladderand to see a letter addressed in your own inimitable scrawl propped on the obscene little cherry-wood table beside the door! Be assured that I set to deciphering it as soon as the needs of the body were attended to (in a coldly ornate downstairs bathroom where I could see my breath rising before my eyes).I'm glad to hear that you are recovered from the miasma that has so long set in your lungs, although I assure you that I do sympathize with the moral dilemma the cure has affected you with. An ailing abolitionist healed by the sunny climes of slave-struck Florida! Still and all, Bones, I ask you as a friend who has also walked in the valley of the shadow, to take all care of yourself and venture not back to Massachusetts until your body gives you leave. Your fine mind and incisive pen cannot serve us if you are clay, and if the Southern zone is a healing one, is there not poetic justice in that?Yes, the house is quite as fine as I had been led to believe by my cousin's executors, but rather more sinister. It sits atop a huge and jutting point of land perhaps three miles north of Falmouth and nine miles north of Portland. Behind it are some four acres of grounds, gone back to the wild in the most formidable manner imaginablejunipers, scrub vines, bushes, and various forms of creeper climb wildly over the picturesque stone walls that separate the estate from the town domain. Awful imitations of Greek statuary peer blindly through the wrack from atop various hillocksthey seem, in most cases, about to lunge at the passer-by. My cousin Stephen's tastes seem to have run the gamut from the unacceptable to the downright horrific. There is an odd little summer house which has been nearly buried in scarlet sumac and a grotesque sundial in the midst of what must once have been a garden. It adds the final lunatic touch.But the view from the parlour more than excuses this; I command a dizzying view of the rocks at the foot of Chapelwaite Head and the Atlantic itself. A huge, bellied bay window looks out on this, and a huge, toadlike secretary stands beside it. It will do nicely for the start of that novel which I have talked of so long [and no doubt tiresomely].To-day has been gray with occasional splatters of rain. As I look out all seems to be a study in slatethe rocks, old and worn as Time itself, the sky, and of course the sea, which crashes against the granite fangs below with a sound which is not precisely sound but vibrationI can feel the waves with my feet even as I write. The sensation is not a wholly unpleasant one.I know you disapprove my solitary habits, dear Bones, but I assure you that I am fine and happy. Calvin is with me, as practical, silent, and as dependable as ever, and by midweek I am sure that between the two of us we shall have straightened our affairs and made arrangement for necessary deliveries from townand a company of cleaning women to begin blowing the dust from this place!I will closethere are so many things as yet to be seen, rooms to explore, and doubtless a thousand pieces of execrable furniture to be viewed by these tender eyes. Once again, my thanks for the touch of familiar brought by your letter, and for your continuing regard.Give my love to your wife, as you both have mine.CHARLES.Oct. 6, 1850.DEAR BONES,Such a place this is!It continues to amaze meas do the reactions of the townfolk in the closest village to my occupancy. That is a queer little place with the picturesque name of Preacher's Corners. It was there that Calvin contracted for the weekly provisions. The other errand, that of securing a sufficient supply of cordwood for the winter, was likewise taken care of. But Cal returned with gloomy countenance, and when I asked him what the trouble was, he replied grimly enough:"They think you mad, Mr. Boone!"I laughed and said that perhaps they had heard of the brain fever I suffered after my Sarah diedcertainly I spoke madly enough at that time, as you could attest.But Cal protested that no-one knew anything of me except through my cousin Stephen, who contracted for the same services as I have now made provision for. "What was said, sir, was that anyone who would live in Chapelwaite must be either a lunatic or run the risk of becoming one."This left me utterly perplexed, as you may imagine, and I asked who had given him this amazing communication. He told me that he had been referred to a sullen and rather besotted pulp-logger named Thompson, who owns four hundred acres of pine, birch, and spruce, and who logs it with the help of his five sons, for sale to the mills in Portland and to householders in the immediate area.When Cal, all unknowing of his queer prejudice, gave him the location to which the wood was to be brought, this Thompson stared at him with his mouth ajaw and said that he would send his sons with the wood, in the good light of the day, and by the sea road.Calvin, apparently misreading my bemusement for distress, hastened to say that the man reeked of cheap whiskey and that he had then lapsed into some kind of nonsense about a deserted village and cousin Stephen's relationsand worms! Calvin finished his business with one of Thompson's boys, who, I take it, was rather surly and none too sober or freshly-scented himself. I take it there has been some of this reaction in Preacher's Corners itself, at the general store where Cal spoke with the shop-keeper, although this was more of the gossipy, behind-the-hand type.None of this has bothered me much; we know how rustics dearly love to enrich their lives with the smell of scandal and myth, and I suppose poor Stephen and his side of the family are fair game. As I told Cal, a man who has fallen to his death almost from his own front porch is more than likely to stir talk.The house itself is a constant amazement. Twenty-three rooms, Bones! The wainscotting which panels the upper floors and the portrait gallery is mildewed but still stout. While I stood in my late cousin's upstairs bedroom I could hear the rats scuttering behind it, and big ones they must be, from the sound they makealmost like people walking there. I should hate to encounter one in the dark; or even in the light, for that matter. Still, I have noted neither holes nor droppings. Odd.The upper gallery is lined with bad portraits in frames which must be worth a fortune. Some bear a resemblance to Stephen as I remember him. I believe I have correctly identified my Uncle Henry Boone and his wife Judith; the others are unfamiliar. I suppose one of them may be my own notorious grandfather, Robert. But Stephen's side of the family is all but unknown to me, for which I am heartily sorry. The same good humour that shone in Stephen's letters to Sarah and me, the same light of high intellect, shines in these portraits, bad as they are. For what foolish reasons families fall out! A rifled escritoire, hard words between brothers now dead three generations, and blameless descendants are needlessly estranged. I cannot help reflecting upon how fortunate it was that you and John Petty succeeded in contacting Stephen when it seemed I might follow my Sarah through the Gatesand upon how unfortunate it was that chance should have robbed us of a face-to-face meeting. How I would have loved to hear him defend the ancestral statuary and furnishings!But do not let me denigrate the place to an extreme. Stephen's taste was not my own, true, but beneath the veneer of his additions there are pieces [a number of them shrouded by dust-covers in the upper chambers] which are true masterworks. There are beds, tables, and heavy, dark scrollings done in teak and mahogany, and many of the bedrooms and receiving chambers, the upper study and small parlour, hold a somber charm. The floors are rich pine that glow with an inner and secret light. There is dignity here; dignity and the weight of years. I cannot yet say I like it, but I do respect it. I am eager to watch it change as we revolve through the changes of this northern clime.Lord, I run on! Write soon, Bones. Tell me what progress you make, and what news you hear from Petty and the rest. And please do not make the mistake of trying to persuade any new Southern acquaintances as to your views too forciblyI understand that not all are content to answer merely with their mouths, as is our long-winded friend, Mr. Calhoun.Yr. affectionate friend,CHARLES.Oct. 16, 1850.DEAR RICHARD,Hello, and how are you? I have thought about you often since I have taken up residence here at Chapelwaite, and had half-expected to hear from youand now I receive a letter from Bones telling me that I'd forgotten to leave my address at the club! Rest assured that I would have written eventually anyway, as it sometimes seems that my true and loyal friends are all I have left in the world that is sure and completely normal. And, Lord, how spread we've become! You in Boston, writing faithfully for The Liberator [to which I have also sent my address, incidentally], Hanson in England on another of his confounded jaunts, and poor old Bones in the very lions' lair, recovering his lungs.It goes as well as can be expected here, Dick, and be assured I will render you a full account when I am not quite as pressed by certain events which are extant hereI think your legal mind may be quite intrigued by certain happenings at Chapelwaite and in the area about it.But in the meantime I have a favour to ask, if you will entertain it. Do you remember the historian you introduced me to at Mr. Clary's fund-raising dinner for the cause? I believe his name was Bigelow. At any rate,... --This text refers to the Hardcover edition. | 1,609 |
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0440215978 | Land of Hope (Ellis Island)
| This first book of a series spotlights Rebekah Levinsky, who, with her family, escapes the pogroms of Russia and boards a crowded steamship for New York City in 1902. The journey's rigors and the agony of leaving her homeland recede somewhat when she meets three emigrants of her own age, yet the girl's joy on arriving at Ellis Island is diminished when her grandfather's limp prevents his entering the country. More problems follow: cramped living quarters, sweatshop working conditions, a street gang that harasses Rebekah's older brother. Nixon ably dramatizes the hope that can emerge in response to oppression--political and otherwise; despite Rebekah's pleas to attend school and become a teacher, her parents insist she focus on an arranged marriage and childbearing. The book has its shortcomings, however--stilted dialogue, a repetitious, sometimes dull narrative and numerous Yiddish words likely to perplex youngsters. Still, this close-up view of turn-of-the-century America and Nixon's factual afterword on Ellis Island are admirable compensations. Ages 10-up. Copyright 1992 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. Grade 5-7-- Rebekah, 15, and her family leave their shtetl in Russia for the U. S., seeking safety from the random violence against Jews. On the ship she meets two girls, one Irish and one Swedish, representing two other major groups of immigrants in the early 1900s. Rebekah and her friends talk about the opportunities for women in their new country, a theme that reappears throughout the story. Interwoven is the beginning of a romance that will surely develop in later books. The novel's strength is its sense of place; readers suffer the smells and trials of the long, harrowing ocean trip and feel the confusion the family faces in New York, even then a large and chaotic city. The characters, who seem to be typecast for their role in a book about the ``immigrant experience,'' and the episodic plot slow down the pace of the story, and it's difficult for readers to care much about these people. Other novels set in the same period include the powerful Call Me Ruth (Doubleday, 1982; o.p.) by Marilyn Sachs and One Way to Ansonia (Bradbury, 1985) by Judie Angell. --Amy Kellman, The Carnegie Library of PittsburghCopyright 1992 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. Russian immigrant Rebekah Levinsky hopes desperately that her dream will come true in America. On the difficult ocean journey to the "land of opportunity" she meets two other girls--Kristin Swensen from Sweden and Rose Carney from Ireland. The three quickly become friends as they share their visions of the future and endure life on the overcrowded ship.Once they reach Ellis Island the girls must separate and Rebekah and her family settle in New York on the Lower East Side. Instead of finding streets paved with gold, they slave seven days a week in a sweatshop. Will Rebekah find the courage to conquer the odds and find happiness in the United States of America. Russian immigrant Rebekah Levinsky hopes desperately that her dream will come true in America. On the difficult ocean journey to the "land of opportunity" she meets two other girls--Kristin Swensen from Sweden and Rose Carney from Ireland. The three quickly become friends as they share their visions of the future and endure life on the overcrowded ship.Once they reach Ellis Island the girls must separate and Rebekah and her family settle in New York on the Lower East Side. Instead of finding streets paved with gold, they slave seven days a week in a sweatshop. Will Rebekah find the courage to conquer the odds and find happiness in the United States of America. | [
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This first book of a series spotlights Rebekah Levinsky, who, with her family, escapes the pogroms of Russia and boards a crowded steamship for New York City in 1902. The journey's rigors and the agony of leaving her homeland recede somewhat when she meets three emigrants of her own age, yet the girl's joy on arriving at Ellis Island is diminished when her grandfather's limp prevents his entering the country. More problems follow: cramped living quarters, sweatshop working conditions, a street gang that harasses Rebekah's older brother. Nixon ably dramatizes the hope that can emerge in response to oppression--political and otherwise; despite Rebekah's pleas to attend school and become a teacher, her parents insist she focus on an arranged marriage and childbearing. The book has its shortcomings, however--stilted dialogue, a repetitious, sometimes dull narrative and numerous Yiddish words likely to perplex youngsters. Still, this close-up view of turn-of-the-century America and Nixon's factual afterword on Ellis Island are admirable compensations. Ages 10-up. Copyright 1992 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. Grade 5-7-- Rebekah, 15, and her family leave their shtetl in Russia for the U. S., seeking safety from the random violence against Jews. On the ship she meets two girls, one Irish and one Swedish, representing two other major groups of immigrants in the early 1900s. Rebekah and her friends talk about the opportunities for women in their new country, a theme that reappears throughout the story. Interwoven is the beginning of a romance that will surely develop in later books. The novel's strength is its sense of place; readers suffer the smells and trials of the long, harrowing ocean trip and feel the confusion the family faces in New York, even then a large and chaotic city. The characters, who seem to be typecast for their role in a book about the ``immigrant experience,'' and the episodic plot slow down the pace of the story, and it's difficult for readers to care much about these people. Other novels set in the same period include the powerful Call Me Ruth (Doubleday, 1982; o.p.) by Marilyn Sachs and One Way to Ansonia (Bradbury, 1985) by Judie Angell. --Amy Kellman, The Carnegie Library of PittsburghCopyright 1992 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. Russian immigrant Rebekah Levinsky hopes desperately that her dream will come true in America. On the difficult ocean journey to the "land of opportunity" she meets two other girls--Kristin Swensen from Sweden and Rose Carney from Ireland. The three quickly become friends as they share their visions of the future and endure life on the overcrowded ship.Once they reach Ellis Island the girls must separate and Rebekah and her family settle in New York on the Lower East Side. Instead of finding streets paved with gold, they slave seven days a week in a sweatshop. Will Rebekah find the courage to conquer the odds and find happiness in the United States of America. Russian immigrant Rebekah Levinsky hopes desperately that her dream will come true in America. On the difficult ocean journey to the "land of opportunity" she meets two other girls--Kristin Swensen from Sweden and Rose Carney from Ireland. The three quickly become friends as they share their visions of the future and endure life on the overcrowded ship.Once they reach Ellis Island the girls must separate and Rebekah and her family settle in New York on the Lower East Side. Instead of finding streets paved with gold, they slave seven days a week in a sweatshop. Will Rebekah find the courage to conquer the odds and find happiness in the United States of America. | 1,611 |
0967084008 | Drawn By the Father
| Simple But Consise Treatment of Irrestiable Grace! Dr. James White is known for his defense against Mormonism and other cults. However, Dr. White is also a strong defender of Calvinism. In this book, Dr. White takes John 6:35-45 and exegetes the passage to reveal God's irrestiable grace. In the book he also takes time to answer common questions about the doctrine of irrestiable grace and shows how the text can not mean anything but that we are saved only by the sovereign drawing of the heavenly Father. For those interested in studying a Calvinistic approach to John 6:35-45, I would highly recommend this book. --Roy Ingle (Augusta, GA)Outstanding exegetical study! In my opinion, James White is one of the foremost defenders and experts on the reformation. Books like Scripture Alone truly demonstrate this fact and Drawn by the Father is no exception. This small 64 page book is an exegetical study of probably the strongest passage in regards to the Doctrines of Grace in all of Scripture. But don't let the small number of pages fool you: this book is full of meat and enough arguments to refute any claim posed by anti-Calvinists. It is highly inconceivable that any anti-Calvinist could read such a work and still deny the doctrines of Grace. The only objection I could imagine to this work would be-- Well, you're just taking John 6 out of context because over here in John 3:16 it says...blah blah blah. And this is the problem with so many anti-Calvinists. They refuse to deal with the text. And with a work such as this, it would be very hard for anyone to get around these profound truths. Something else I appreciated was the devotional value of this work. James truly writes from his heart and his love for the Word really becomes apparent. The... fact (is) that anti-Calvinists have brought up objections to Calvinist interpretations of John 6:35-45, although they are few and far between... (but) Dr. White avoided this for a reason; maybe to avoid making this an exhaustive work, so as to appeal to laymen. So for those who would like to get a more exhaustive look at the Doctrines of Grace, I would recommend reading The Sovereign Grace of God also by Dr. James White. --M. Felker (Dawsonville, GA)An excellent book - highly recommended! This book, though small, is very well written, as are all of the books I've read by James White. He goes into an indepth study of John 6:35-45. He shows so clearly, that it is indeed God who draws His elect unto Himself. Another thing I like about his writings is that when he quotes from another source, he has a number by it, and it's easily found in the Endnotes. I highly recommend this book. --The Lord Reigns! A. Reader (South Carolina) Dr. James White is the director of Alpha and Omega Ministries, a Christian apologetics organization based in Phoenix, Arizona. He is a professor, having taught Greek, Systematic Theology, and various topics in the field of apologetics. He has authored or contributed to more than twenty books, including The Sovereign Grace of God, The King James Only Controversy, The Forgotten Trinity. He is an accomplished debater, having engaged in more than sixty moderated, public debates with the likes of textual scholar Bart Erhman as well as leading proponents of Roman Catholicism, Islam, Jehovah's Witnesses, and Mormonism. He is an elder of the Phoenix Reformed Baptist Church, has been married to Kelli for more than twenty-five years, and has two children, Joshua and Summer. | [
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Simple But Consise Treatment of Irrestiable Grace! Dr. James White is known for his defense against Mormonism and other cults. However, Dr. White is also a strong defender of Calvinism. In this book, Dr. White takes John 6:35-45 and exegetes the passage to reveal God's irrestiable grace. In the book he also takes time to answer common questions about the doctrine of irrestiable grace and shows how the text can not mean anything but that we are saved only by the sovereign drawing of the heavenly Father. For those interested in studying a Calvinistic approach to John 6:35-45, I would highly recommend this book. --Roy Ingle (Augusta, GA)Outstanding exegetical study! In my opinion, James White is one of the foremost defenders and experts on the reformation. Books like Scripture Alone truly demonstrate this fact and Drawn by the Father is no exception. This small 64 page book is an exegetical study of probably the strongest passage in regards to the Doctrines of Grace in all of Scripture. But don't let the small number of pages fool you: this book is full of meat and enough arguments to refute any claim posed by anti-Calvinists. It is highly inconceivable that any anti-Calvinist could read such a work and still deny the doctrines of Grace. The only objection I could imagine to this work would be-- Well, you're just taking John 6 out of context because over here in John 3:16 it says...blah blah blah. And this is the problem with so many anti-Calvinists. They refuse to deal with the text. And with a work such as this, it would be very hard for anyone to get around these profound truths. Something else I appreciated was the devotional value of this work. James truly writes from his heart and his love for the Word really becomes apparent. The... fact (is) that anti-Calvinists have brought up objections to Calvinist interpretations of John 6:35-45, although they are few and far between... (but) Dr. White avoided this for a reason; maybe to avoid making this an exhaustive work, so as to appeal to laymen. So for those who would like to get a more exhaustive look at the Doctrines of Grace, I would recommend reading The Sovereign Grace of God also by Dr. James White. --M. Felker (Dawsonville, GA)An excellent book - highly recommended! This book, though small, is very well written, as are all of the books I've read by James White. He goes into an indepth study of John 6:35-45. He shows so clearly, that it is indeed God who draws His elect unto Himself. Another thing I like about his writings is that when he quotes from another source, he has a number by it, and it's easily found in the Endnotes. I highly recommend this book. --The Lord Reigns! A. Reader (South Carolina) Dr. James White is the director of Alpha and Omega Ministries, a Christian apologetics organization based in Phoenix, Arizona. He is a professor, having taught Greek, Systematic Theology, and various topics in the field of apologetics. He has authored or contributed to more than twenty books, including The Sovereign Grace of God, The King James Only Controversy, The Forgotten Trinity. He is an accomplished debater, having engaged in more than sixty moderated, public debates with the likes of textual scholar Bart Erhman as well as leading proponents of Roman Catholicism, Islam, Jehovah's Witnesses, and Mormonism. He is an elder of the Phoenix Reformed Baptist Church, has been married to Kelli for more than twenty-five years, and has two children, Joshua and Summer. | 1,612 |
B0009VTSMQ | Romertopf Reco Cobalt Baked Bean Pot
| Whether sitting pretty on the countertop or bubbling inside the oven, this bean pot from Reco makes the perfect vessel for any beans. The 2-quart pot suits all bean varieties, from pinto to kidney to black beans, or could contain lentils or other legumes. The pot features durable stoneware construction, glazed both in and out for a nonporous finish. Two small tab handles affix to the side of the pot to enable transportation. A fitted stoneware lid keeps pests out of beans while in storage, while it also serves to contain steam and flavor while baking beans. A knob handle assists users in lid removal. Made in China, the pot adapts for use in the oven, microwave, and dishwasher. A limited guarantee covers the bean pot. The bean pot measures 7 by 8 by 7 inches and weighs 3 pounds upon shipping. --Jessica Reuling The Reco old fashioned bean pot has a new, modern look! Bake your beans the old fashioned way. Pots are made of stoneware, are glazed inside and out and are designed for slow-cooking in the oven. Microwave and dishwasher safe as well. Can also be used for stews or even for storage. | [
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Whether sitting pretty on the countertop or bubbling inside the oven, this bean pot from Reco makes the perfect vessel for any beans. The 2-quart pot suits all bean varieties, from pinto to kidney to black beans, or could contain lentils or other legumes. The pot features durable stoneware construction, glazed both in and out for a nonporous finish. Two small tab handles affix to the side of the pot to enable transportation. A fitted stoneware lid keeps pests out of beans while in storage, while it also serves to contain steam and flavor while baking beans. A knob handle assists users in lid removal. Made in China, the pot adapts for use in the oven, microwave, and dishwasher. A limited guarantee covers the bean pot. The bean pot measures 7 by 8 by 7 inches and weighs 3 pounds upon shipping. --Jessica Reuling The Reco old fashioned bean pot has a new, modern look! Bake your beans the old fashioned way. Pots are made of stoneware, are glazed inside and out and are designed for slow-cooking in the oven. Microwave and dishwasher safe as well. Can also be used for stews or even for storage. | 1,613 |
B000KG0658 | Acrylic Cosmetics Organizer
| Store and organize your cosmetics and skin care products with this stylish Acrylic Organizer. The flip top make up organizer can help organize your bathroom or vanity countertop and keep all of your cosmetics neat and organized. The Counter Top Makeup Organizer features sturdy acrylic construction with a flip up lid to keep contents secure. The lid features a chrome handle and is rounded to allow for maximum storage capacity. Behind the lidded compartment are three deep sections to hold brushes and bottles upright. Each side features four compartments for lipsticks and two tiered The Flip top Acrylic Cosmetics Organizer is perfect for use on your bathroom countertop dresser or vanity. Its compact size also allows you to store this convenient organizer in a bathroom cabinet or drawer. | [
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B0000AXEP5 | Elvex Rechargeable Ear Muffs with FM Radio
| Ideal for landscaping and more! Provides valuable ear protection with noise reduction rating of 25 dB. Includes FM radio and 1/8in. input jack to adapt with portable CD or cassette players. Balance control feature allows comfortable use for extended wear. U.S.A. | [
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B00063402K | Iams ProActive Health Hairball Care Cat Food
| Good for life.Complete and balanced nutrition for adult cats one year of age and older.Iams Daily Dental CareIams Cat Foods are complete and balanced nutrition providing proactive dental care. Iams Daily Dental Care helps reduce tartar buildup as your cat chews to keep your cat's teeth healthy throughout life.Reduces The Risk Of Hairball FormationThe innovative nutrition in Iams Hairball Care promotes healthy skin and a lustrous coat and helps control hairball formation. The great-tasting, nutritious formula includes a patented fiber system that gently moves hair through the digestive tract and helps maintain healthy digestion and colon health.Immune System HealthAll Iams Cat Foods are formulated to help support a healthy immune system and now have vitamin-rich fish oils for inner health.Clear Eyes & Strong HeartIams wholesome protein provides essential nutrients and amino acids for muscle tone, shiny skin and coat, and naturally provides taurine for clear eyes and a strong heart.Energy For LifeIams Cat Foods are designed with the appropriate level of fat your cat needs for a happy, healthy, life. Also, Iams Cat Food has a patented carbohydrate system, which helps provide energy for activity throughout the day...... | [
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Good for life.Complete and balanced nutrition for adult cats one year of age and older.Iams Daily Dental CareIams Cat Foods are complete and balanced nutrition providing proactive dental care. Iams Daily Dental Care helps reduce tartar buildup as your cat chews to keep your cat's teeth healthy throughout life.Reduces The Risk Of Hairball FormationThe innovative nutrition in Iams Hairball Care promotes healthy skin and a lustrous coat and helps control hairball formation. The great-tasting, nutritious formula includes a patented fiber system that gently moves hair through the digestive tract and helps maintain healthy digestion and colon health.Immune System HealthAll Iams Cat Foods are formulated to help support a healthy immune system and now have vitamin-rich fish oils for inner health.Clear Eyes & Strong HeartIams wholesome protein provides essential nutrients and amino acids for muscle tone, shiny skin and coat, and naturally provides taurine for clear eyes and a strong heart.Energy For LifeIams Cat Foods are designed with the appropriate level of fat your cat needs for a happy, healthy, life. Also, Iams Cat Food has a patented carbohydrate system, which helps provide energy for activity throughout the day...... | 1,617 |
0440225418 | If you Think You Have Depression (A Dell Mental Health Guide)
| How do you know when what you are experiencing is just a bad day or something more serious? We all have our ups and downs depending on how our day or week is going. The transition from bad day to rut to clinical depression can be gradual and leave even the strongest person thinking, "What is wrong with me? I just have to try harder! Why am I so lazy? Why can't I get out of bed?"Clinical depression is a medical illness similar to pneumonia that even the strongest person cannot overcome without treatment. Clinical depression is similar to heart disease and cancer in that all of us have a susceptibility to each. If we have a family history of one of these illnesses, our susceptibility Increases. This explains how some develop a clinical depression only after extraordinary stressors and others develop clinical depression seemingly out of the blue. Clinical depression is a very common illness that affects approximately 3-5% of the population at any one time. There is a 20% chance of having an episode of clinical depression at some point in one's life. Robin Levinson and Roger Granet explore the latest information about depression, including symptoms and treatments in their easy to use and comprehensive If You Think You Have Depression: A Dell Guide to Mental Health. | [
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How do you know when what you are experiencing is just a bad day or something more serious? We all have our ups and downs depending on how our day or week is going. The transition from bad day to rut to clinical depression can be gradual and leave even the strongest person thinking, "What is wrong with me? I just have to try harder! Why am I so lazy? Why can't I get out of bed?"Clinical depression is a medical illness similar to pneumonia that even the strongest person cannot overcome without treatment. Clinical depression is similar to heart disease and cancer in that all of us have a susceptibility to each. If we have a family history of one of these illnesses, our susceptibility Increases. This explains how some develop a clinical depression only after extraordinary stressors and others develop clinical depression seemingly out of the blue. Clinical depression is a very common illness that affects approximately 3-5% of the population at any one time. There is a 20% chance of having an episode of clinical depression at some point in one's life. Robin Levinson and Roger Granet explore the latest information about depression, including symptoms and treatments in their easy to use and comprehensive If You Think You Have Depression: A Dell Guide to Mental Health. | 1,618 |
B000FN0T6W | Spur Gear, 20 Degree Pressure Angle, Polyoxymethylene, Inch, 20 Pitch, 0.950" Pitch Diameter, 0.187" Bore, 0.950" OD, 19 Teeth
| This polyoxymethylene spur gear with 20-degree pressure angle (PA) and a diametral pitch (DP) of 20 transmits torque between parallel shafts to provide rotational power to another part of a motorized system. It has a 20-degree pressure angle for lower contact ratio between gears, resulting in higher load capacity than smaller pressure angles, and a 20-diametral pitch for applications requiring a balance between transferring torque and controlling changes in speed and direction of rotation with precision. This spur gear, which can mesh only with spur gears that have the same pressure angle and diametral pitch, is made of polyoxymethylene for quiet operation, low friction and moisture absorption, and high resistance to heat and abrasion. This SmallParts spur gear is suitable for use in a variety of commercial and industrial applications, such as construction equipment, aeronautics, conveyors, and manufacturing equipment, among others.Spur gears, the most common gear type, have a circular or cylindrical shape with teeth bordering the outer perimeter and are used for transmitting rotational torque and motion between parallel rotating shafts. A spur gear's pressure angle (PA), diametral pitch (also called DP or pitch), and its material are important factors to consider when purchasing. Gears come in several types for use in different power transmission configurations and for different applications, including bevel and miter gears (for rotating shafts perpendicular to each other), change gears (to increase or decrease torque and speed), helical gears (for high rates of rotational speed), internal gears (where one gear is nested inside the other), rack and pinion gears (for turning rotational motion into linear motion), and worm gears (for perpendicular shafts in tight spaces and quiet operation). Gears are suitable for use in the agriculture, automotive, construction, mining, and packaging industries, and can be found in a variety of machines, including bicycles, automobiles, and elevators, among others. | [
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This polyoxymethylene spur gear with 20-degree pressure angle (PA) and a diametral pitch (DP) of 20 transmits torque between parallel shafts to provide rotational power to another part of a motorized system. It has a 20-degree pressure angle for lower contact ratio between gears, resulting in higher load capacity than smaller pressure angles, and a 20-diametral pitch for applications requiring a balance between transferring torque and controlling changes in speed and direction of rotation with precision. This spur gear, which can mesh only with spur gears that have the same pressure angle and diametral pitch, is made of polyoxymethylene for quiet operation, low friction and moisture absorption, and high resistance to heat and abrasion. This SmallParts spur gear is suitable for use in a variety of commercial and industrial applications, such as construction equipment, aeronautics, conveyors, and manufacturing equipment, among others.Spur gears, the most common gear type, have a circular or cylindrical shape with teeth bordering the outer perimeter and are used for transmitting rotational torque and motion between parallel rotating shafts. A spur gear's pressure angle (PA), diametral pitch (also called DP or pitch), and its material are important factors to consider when purchasing. Gears come in several types for use in different power transmission configurations and for different applications, including bevel and miter gears (for rotating shafts perpendicular to each other), change gears (to increase or decrease torque and speed), helical gears (for high rates of rotational speed), internal gears (where one gear is nested inside the other), rack and pinion gears (for turning rotational motion into linear motion), and worm gears (for perpendicular shafts in tight spaces and quiet operation). Gears are suitable for use in the agriculture, automotive, construction, mining, and packaging industries, and can be found in a variety of machines, including bicycles, automobiles, and elevators, among others. | 1,619 |
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| 'He was a man amongst men. His life was extraordinary.' Vinnie Jones --This text refers to the Paperback edition. Lenny McLean was born in Hoxton, East London. Viciously abused by his step father from the age of five, Lenny turned to street fighting, determined that no man would ever take such liberties again. After a bloody career as The Guv'nor, Lenny turned to acting appearing in acclaimed TV series and films including Lock Stock and Two Smoking Barrels. Lenny McLean died of cancer on Tuesday 28th July 1998 - one day before his book went to No 1 in the bestseller list. Peter Gerrard is a crime writer and biographer. He lives near Boston in rural Lincolnshire with his wife and son. Amongst others he has worked with Reggie Kray and is co-author of Ronnie Knight's best-sellng autobiography Memoirs and Confessions --This text refers to the Paperback edition. | [
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'He was a man amongst men. His life was extraordinary.' Vinnie Jones --This text refers to the Paperback edition. Lenny McLean was born in Hoxton, East London. Viciously abused by his step father from the age of five, Lenny turned to street fighting, determined that no man would ever take such liberties again. After a bloody career as The Guv'nor, Lenny turned to acting appearing in acclaimed TV series and films including Lock Stock and Two Smoking Barrels. Lenny McLean died of cancer on Tuesday 28th July 1998 - one day before his book went to No 1 in the bestseller list. Peter Gerrard is a crime writer and biographer. He lives near Boston in rural Lincolnshire with his wife and son. Amongst others he has worked with Reggie Kray and is co-author of Ronnie Knight's best-sellng autobiography Memoirs and Confessions --This text refers to the Paperback edition. | 1,620 |
0916489949 | Abbreviations & Acronyms: A Guide for Family Historians
| Kip Sperry is a professor of family history in the Department of Church History and Doctrine at Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah, where he teaches American and LDS genealogical research methods and sources. He is an Accredited Genealogist??; Certified Genealogist; Certified Genealogical Lecturer; Fellow, American Society of Genealogists; Fellow, National Genealogical Society; and Fellow, Utah Genealogical Association. Kip is author of Abbreviations and Acronyms: A Guide for Family Historians; Genealogical Research in Ohio; Kirtland, Ohio: A Guide to Family History and Historical Sources; Reading Early American Handwriting; other books, chapters, journal articles, and Internet tutorials. He has lectured at national, regional, and state family history conferences and seminars, including BYU genealogy conferences. A graduate of BYU, he was born in Chardon, Ohio. Finally, a comprehensive guide to those often baffling abbreviations and acronyms you encounter in your research. Listing thousands of abbreviations, alphabetic symbols, initials, contractions and more. | [
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B000FMZ3AU | Brass Machine Screw, Round Head, Slotted Drive, #4-40, 7/8" Length, Pack Of 100
| Machine Screws, also referred to as Machine Bolts, are often used with nuts or driven into tapped holes. They come in a variety of head types and drive styles, but are generally available in smaller sizes. Brass is rust proof, corrosion resistant and polishes to a rich, golden color. Brass is easily soldered and brazed and accepts plating readily. The typical composition is 70% Copper and 30% Zinc. Strength increases with a higher percentage of Zinc. Round head fasteners have a dome-shaped head. An older style of head, it is typically used when replacing existing round-head fasteners where an exact match is desired. Common applications for slotted screws include woodworking, although the drive style is not designed to be used with power drivers. A threaded fastener's size name includes information about the major external diameter, followed by the threads per inch, which indicates if it is coarse or fine. | [
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| K-Gr 2-These slim series entries systematically cover equipment needs, a few basic skills, and safety tips for beginning sports enthusiasts. In both books, Bizley gives helpful tips such as practicing "heading" a ball in soccer by first working with a balloon or beach ball or wearing "water wings" when you are learning to swim and decreasing their inflation as your skills progress. Colorful photos and cartoon characters in action enhance the descriptions of warm-up exercises, moves and strokes, playing areas, and safety rules. These titles are similar to those in the "Beginning Sports" series (Lerner) and will serve as introductions.-Blair Christolon, Prince William Public Library System, Manassas, VA Copyright 2000 Cahners Business Information, Inc. | [
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B000GAKUGI | Charlie Rose with Stephen P. Cohen & Rashid Khalidi; Claudia Wallis, Martin Seligman, Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi & Alan Krueger (January 10, 2005)
| A consideration of the Palestinian election with Stephen P. Cohen, National Scholar at the Israel Policy Forum, and Rashid Khalidi of Columbia University. Also, a discussion about the science of happiness, which is this week's Time cover story. Joining Charlie are Claudia Wallis, Editor-at-large, Time; Martin Seligman, Director of the Positive Psychology Center at the University of Pennsylvania; Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi of Claremont Graduate University; and director of the Quality of Life Research Center, and Alan Krueger of Princeton University.This product is manufactured on demand using DVD-R recordable media. Amazon.com's standard return policy will apply. | [
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B000MC7URM | Mailwraps Country Welcome Mailwrap
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0375421130 | v. Goliath: The Trials of David Boies
| As Donovan shows in this insightful biography (a notable counterpoint to Boies's own recently published autobiography, Courting Justice), power attorney David Boies has been at the fulcrum of the culture of legal celebrities for 20 years. Best known as the lawyer who represented the Democratic Party and Al Gore during the 2000 postelection battle, Boies has been involved in other high-profile cases: he represented the U.S. Justice Department in its suit against Microsoft, and CBS when it was sued by Gen. William Westmoreland. Donovan, a former attorney and editor at the National Law Journal, underscores Boies's brilliant mind, his ability to work long hours and his gift for persuasion. But Donovan, who tracked Boies with his approval, also knocks the lawyer off his pedestal, exposing the "myth" that he spearheaded IBM's defense in the 1975 U.S. v. IBM. Tracking Boies's losses as well as victories (and noting some disingenuousness when, in losing the Napster case, he blamed the judge), Donovan highlights such struggles as a bias case brought by several women staffers against his law firm, which was settled. Donovan seems to believe he's too cozy with members of the media who report on him and that he basks rather too much in the media's glow. While sometimes focusing on irrelevant personal details, she offers a sure, skeptical account of Boies's rise to the top of the legal realm. (Feb. 8) Copyright Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. A complex portrait. . . . Donovan was given extraordinary access to Mr. Boies, and it paid off. The New York SunIncisive. . . . [An] invaluable depiction of a man as complicated and contradictory as he is gifted. New York Law JournalInsightful. . . . A sure, skeptical account of Boiess rise to the top of the legal realm. Publishers WeeklyHere a colorful life takes on some color [with Donovans] significant access to Boies and his inner circle. Los Angeles Times --This text refers to the Paperback edition. Karen Donovan is a former editor and reporter at the National Law Journal. Her work has appeared in Wired, Business Week, and The New York Times. Formerly a practicing attorney, she recently completed the Knight-Bagehot Fellowship Program in Economics and Business Journalism at Columbia Universitys Graduate School of Journalism. She lives in Brooklyn, New York. ONEOnce its over, its over.10:25 a.m., December 10, 2000, Westchester County AirportWell, I have twenty-four hours, David Boies said, finally settling into his seat in the Learjet that was idling on the tarmac.The statement begged for a question, and I obliged. To do what? I asked from the seat across from him. To learn the constitutional law, Boies replied matter-of-factly, his steely blue eyes staring ahead.On this morning, Day 33 of the postelection fight between Vice President Al Gore and George W. Bush, we were headed toward Washington, D.C., for the final court appointment that would decide who won the presidency in 2000. Each of the previous thirty-two days had presented a roller-coaster ride, swinging wildly often by the hour, for the opponents, and for the nation, which woke up the morning of November 7 to discover that the presidential race was too close to call. The state of Florida hung in the balance, with Gore pressing for recounts of the ballots and Bush opposing him at every turn.As Boies boarded the plane, I mentioned that I had caught part of his ABC appearance on This Week with Sam Donaldson and Cokie Roberts before leaving my Brooklyn apartment. He told me that was one of four Sunday shows he had taped, beginning at six-thirty that morning.Boies pulled out the draft of a legal brief that was due at four oclock that afternoon at the U.S. Supreme Court; the case was scheduled for argument at eleven a.m. the next day. In all likelihood, the argument would be Gores last chance to gain the White House.By ten-thirty, we were airborne. As Boies began to mark up the faxed pages in his hand, I noted the time that the draft brief had arrived at his home in Armonk9:59 a.m. He must have grabbed it just before leaving, along with the box of sourdough pretzels and blue duffel bag (which contained another box of pretzels in addition to a cheap blue suit, a blue striped shirt, and a blue knit tie).On this ride, I wouldnt have the opportunity to ask many questions. But I didnt need much explanation. It was clear that Boies would be arguing for Gore the next morning instead of Laurence Tribe, the Harvard Law School professor considered one of the countrys most renowned constitutional scholars. Over the course of the Bush/Gore fight, Tribe had argued twice against the Republican claim that the Florida recounts violated the Constitution, on one of those occasions at the U.S. Supreme Court. Nominally, Boies was the Gore teams man in the Florida courts. But of course he was much more than thathe was their hero.So it seemed clear to me that Boies would take center stage for the final act, even though he had told reporters gathered for a hastily convenedSaturday-afternoon press conference in Tallahassee the day before that he was going home to Armonk. The U.S. Supreme Court, in a bitter 54 split between the justices, had just voted to halt manual recounts across Florida and to hear Bushs case on Monday. Boiess work in the case was ostensibly finished.On the plane ride home to Armonk that Saturday, I had asked Boies whether he wanted to argue the case. You always want to do an interesting case like that, he said, but added: I would frankly rather not do it, given Larrys prior involvement. Larry will do a fine job. If asked, he said, he would advise the Gore team to stick with Tribe. Theres no reason to replace him, and if they were to ask me to do it, thats what Id tell them.Still, as we parted company at the Westchester airport in the chilly December wind, he told me to call him later that nightand later that night I got a brief message to meet him the next morning back at the Westchester private-plane terminal.Now, as we taxied down the runway, I took a stab at asking whywe were headed to D.C. after all. Did he suggest that Tribe do the argument? Yeah, I did suggest that, he said. And what did they say in response? That they wanted me to do it, he said. Did they say anything else? Nope.The conversation was not untypical. Boies was loquacious before the TV cameras, holding forth like Abe Lincoln, point by point, in perfect paragraphs, on his reasons why it was important to count every vote. But he was often taciturn in private. He would offer me only a word or two when I became the least bit inquisitive. Boies was concentrating on the brief, and on the twenty-four hours he had to learn the constitutional law.I had been this route before with Boies. In late August 2000, the federal appeals court in San Francisco set a schedule for oral arguments that would determine the fate of his client, Napster, the Internet company under assault by the entire record industry for allowing users to copy music for free online. The date for the Napster argument was October 2, 2000. Oh, I have another argument scheduled for that day! Boies enthused to me over his cell phone one day in late August, as he was headed by car to meet his law school friend Jimmy Miller for a weekend of gambling in Atlantic City.Boies seemed thrilled by the Houdini-like prospect of flying from one federal court to another, all in a day. As the date approached, the Pasadena court alleviated some of the difficulty (and the drama?) by providing a video hookup at the San Francisco courthouse where the Napster case would be argued. That allowed Boies to address the judges in Pasadena, then take the elevator upstairs to appear before more cameras at the eleven a.m. arguments in the Napster case, an event that would be broadcast live over the Internet and the cable channels. I ventured to ask him why he had not tried to reschedule the Pasadena case. He told me he didnt like to ask courts to do that sort of thing.The weekend prior to the arguments, Boies prepared for both cases in a windowless conference room at Fenwick West, the law firm that Napster had first hired for its defense and that had played second fiddle since the company hired Boies. Sometime after seven oclock that Sunday night, Laurence Pulgram, one of Fenwicks lead lawyers on the case, poked his head in to ask how things were going and say good night. Whats your first line? Pulgram asked, more than a little hesitant. Boies, who doesnt rehearse or moot his arguments even with his closest partners, put Pulgram off. Oh, I dont know, he demurred. But theres still time, he said with a little laugh.Boies thrives on tackling insuperable odds, making it look easy, traveling light. He keeps counsel with no one, as far as I can tell. Associates and partners working with him pull cases, draft memos, and answer his questions, but they rarely have a clue about what arguments he will present to a court until they, with the rest of us, watch him at the podium for the main event.You dont understand, his assistant Patrick Dennis once told me, when I was trying to track Boies down as he shuttled from D.C. to New York and back in a single day. David Boies is Superman.Now, as the taxi made its way from Reagan National Airport to the Watergate Hotel on December 10, about a day before the presidential election would be argued, I asked Boies about the logistics of the task ahead of him in the case of Bush v. Gore.In every case, it is Boiess custom to read all the relevant legal decisions. Every single one. And usually, there is a point in any argument when he will reference a passage in a case and offer the court the exact location on the given page where they might find it. How many cases will you have to read? Well, I dont know. I dont know, he said. He was yawning again. He was clearly tired.Boies disappeared into the Watergate, to locate the suite occupied by the man he had ousted, Laurence Tribe, and begin preparing for the arguments. Warren Christopher, the former secretary of state tapped by the Gore campaign for the postelection fight, announced on CNN that Gore had made the call to replace Tribe with Boies because the issues before the Supreme Court were so factually entwined with what happened before the Florida courts. No onenot Christopher, nor the reporters, who called in for a backgrounder with the Gore team later that daypaused to question the choice. When the news went out that Boies would argue Gores final Supreme Court appeal, no one stopped to consider the obviousGores last-minute choice of Boies over Tribe. It was a monumentally bad idea. That Boies jumped at the chance to do it was beyond hubris.5:30 p.m., December 13, 2000, Albany International AirportThe U.S. Supreme Court issued the decision in Bushs favor at ten p.m. on December 12. By then, Boies was already back at home in Armonk. The next morning, after one last conference call with Gore and his legal teamthe call in which they made the final decision to concede the election to BushBoies headed for Albany on the Learjet, back to business as usual.At midday, Boies had arrived in Albany in relative anonymity, but by the dinner hour, when we headed home, camera crews and reporters from the local network affiliates had the Albany airport staked out, waiting to get reaction from Boies about the fateful Supreme Court decision. Boies greeted them, saying that the highest court in the land had spoken, that we all must accept that, whether we agreed with the decision or not. How were the vice presidents spirits? Boies didnt want to comment on that. 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As Donovan shows in this insightful biography (a notable counterpoint to Boies's own recently published autobiography, Courting Justice), power attorney David Boies has been at the fulcrum of the culture of legal celebrities for 20 years. Best known as the lawyer who represented the Democratic Party and Al Gore during the 2000 postelection battle, Boies has been involved in other high-profile cases: he represented the U.S. Justice Department in its suit against Microsoft, and CBS when it was sued by Gen. William Westmoreland. Donovan, a former attorney and editor at the National Law Journal, underscores Boies's brilliant mind, his ability to work long hours and his gift for persuasion. But Donovan, who tracked Boies with his approval, also knocks the lawyer off his pedestal, exposing the "myth" that he spearheaded IBM's defense in the 1975 U.S. v. IBM. Tracking Boies's losses as well as victories (and noting some disingenuousness when, in losing the Napster case, he blamed the judge), Donovan highlights such struggles as a bias case brought by several women staffers against his law firm, which was settled. Donovan seems to believe he's too cozy with members of the media who report on him and that he basks rather too much in the media's glow. While sometimes focusing on irrelevant personal details, she offers a sure, skeptical account of Boies's rise to the top of the legal realm. (Feb. 8) Copyright Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. A complex portrait. . . . Donovan was given extraordinary access to Mr. Boies, and it paid off. The New York SunIncisive. . . . [An] invaluable depiction of a man as complicated and contradictory as he is gifted. New York Law JournalInsightful. . . . A sure, skeptical account of Boiess rise to the top of the legal realm. Publishers WeeklyHere a colorful life takes on some color [with Donovans] significant access to Boies and his inner circle. Los Angeles Times --This text refers to the Paperback edition. Karen Donovan is a former editor and reporter at the National Law Journal. Her work has appeared in Wired, Business Week, and The New York Times. Formerly a practicing attorney, she recently completed the Knight-Bagehot Fellowship Program in Economics and Business Journalism at Columbia Universitys Graduate School of Journalism. She lives in Brooklyn, New York. ONEOnce its over, its over.10:25 a.m., December 10, 2000, Westchester County AirportWell, I have twenty-four hours, David Boies said, finally settling into his seat in the Learjet that was idling on the tarmac.The statement begged for a question, and I obliged. To do what? I asked from the seat across from him. To learn the constitutional law, Boies replied matter-of-factly, his steely blue eyes staring ahead.On this morning, Day 33 of the postelection fight between Vice President Al Gore and George W. Bush, we were headed toward Washington, D.C., for the final court appointment that would decide who won the presidency in 2000. Each of the previous thirty-two days had presented a roller-coaster ride, swinging wildly often by the hour, for the opponents, and for the nation, which woke up the morning of November 7 to discover that the presidential race was too close to call. The state of Florida hung in the balance, with Gore pressing for recounts of the ballots and Bush opposing him at every turn.As Boies boarded the plane, I mentioned that I had caught part of his ABC appearance on This Week with Sam Donaldson and Cokie Roberts before leaving my Brooklyn apartment. He told me that was one of four Sunday shows he had taped, beginning at six-thirty that morning.Boies pulled out the draft of a legal brief that was due at four oclock that afternoon at the U.S. Supreme Court; the case was scheduled for argument at eleven a.m. the next day. In all likelihood, the argument would be Gores last chance to gain the White House.By ten-thirty, we were airborne. As Boies began to mark up the faxed pages in his hand, I noted the time that the draft brief had arrived at his home in Armonk9:59 a.m. He must have grabbed it just before leaving, along with the box of sourdough pretzels and blue duffel bag (which contained another box of pretzels in addition to a cheap blue suit, a blue striped shirt, and a blue knit tie).On this ride, I wouldnt have the opportunity to ask many questions. But I didnt need much explanation. It was clear that Boies would be arguing for Gore the next morning instead of Laurence Tribe, the Harvard Law School professor considered one of the countrys most renowned constitutional scholars. Over the course of the Bush/Gore fight, Tribe had argued twice against the Republican claim that the Florida recounts violated the Constitution, on one of those occasions at the U.S. Supreme Court. Nominally, Boies was the Gore teams man in the Florida courts. But of course he was much more than thathe was their hero.So it seemed clear to me that Boies would take center stage for the final act, even though he had told reporters gathered for a hastily convenedSaturday-afternoon press conference in Tallahassee the day before that he was going home to Armonk. The U.S. Supreme Court, in a bitter 54 split between the justices, had just voted to halt manual recounts across Florida and to hear Bushs case on Monday. Boiess work in the case was ostensibly finished.On the plane ride home to Armonk that Saturday, I had asked Boies whether he wanted to argue the case. You always want to do an interesting case like that, he said, but added: I would frankly rather not do it, given Larrys prior involvement. Larry will do a fine job. If asked, he said, he would advise the Gore team to stick with Tribe. Theres no reason to replace him, and if they were to ask me to do it, thats what Id tell them.Still, as we parted company at the Westchester airport in the chilly December wind, he told me to call him later that nightand later that night I got a brief message to meet him the next morning back at the Westchester private-plane terminal.Now, as we taxied down the runway, I took a stab at asking whywe were headed to D.C. after all. Did he suggest that Tribe do the argument? Yeah, I did suggest that, he said. And what did they say in response? That they wanted me to do it, he said. Did they say anything else? Nope.The conversation was not untypical. Boies was loquacious before the TV cameras, holding forth like Abe Lincoln, point by point, in perfect paragraphs, on his reasons why it was important to count every vote. But he was often taciturn in private. He would offer me only a word or two when I became the least bit inquisitive. Boies was concentrating on the brief, and on the twenty-four hours he had to learn the constitutional law.I had been this route before with Boies. In late August 2000, the federal appeals court in San Francisco set a schedule for oral arguments that would determine the fate of his client, Napster, the Internet company under assault by the entire record industry for allowing users to copy music for free online. The date for the Napster argument was October 2, 2000. Oh, I have another argument scheduled for that day! Boies enthused to me over his cell phone one day in late August, as he was headed by car to meet his law school friend Jimmy Miller for a weekend of gambling in Atlantic City.Boies seemed thrilled by the Houdini-like prospect of flying from one federal court to another, all in a day. As the date approached, the Pasadena court alleviated some of the difficulty (and the drama?) by providing a video hookup at the San Francisco courthouse where the Napster case would be argued. That allowed Boies to address the judges in Pasadena, then take the elevator upstairs to appear before more cameras at the eleven a.m. arguments in the Napster case, an event that would be broadcast live over the Internet and the cable channels. I ventured to ask him why he had not tried to reschedule the Pasadena case. He told me he didnt like to ask courts to do that sort of thing.The weekend prior to the arguments, Boies prepared for both cases in a windowless conference room at Fenwick West, the law firm that Napster had first hired for its defense and that had played second fiddle since the company hired Boies. Sometime after seven oclock that Sunday night, Laurence Pulgram, one of Fenwicks lead lawyers on the case, poked his head in to ask how things were going and say good night. Whats your first line? Pulgram asked, more than a little hesitant. Boies, who doesnt rehearse or moot his arguments even with his closest partners, put Pulgram off. Oh, I dont know, he demurred. But theres still time, he said with a little laugh.Boies thrives on tackling insuperable odds, making it look easy, traveling light. He keeps counsel with no one, as far as I can tell. Associates and partners working with him pull cases, draft memos, and answer his questions, but they rarely have a clue about what arguments he will present to a court until they, with the rest of us, watch him at the podium for the main event.You dont understand, his assistant Patrick Dennis once told me, when I was trying to track Boies down as he shuttled from D.C. to New York and back in a single day. David Boies is Superman.Now, as the taxi made its way from Reagan National Airport to the Watergate Hotel on December 10, about a day before the presidential election would be argued, I asked Boies about the logistics of the task ahead of him in the case of Bush v. Gore.In every case, it is Boiess custom to read all the relevant legal decisions. Every single one. And usually, there is a point in any argument when he will reference a passage in a case and offer the court the exact location on the given page where they might find it. How many cases will you have to read? Well, I dont know. I dont know, he said. He was yawning again. He was clearly tired.Boies disappeared into the Watergate, to locate the suite occupied by the man he had ousted, Laurence Tribe, and begin preparing for the arguments. Warren Christopher, the former secretary of state tapped by the Gore campaign for the postelection fight, announced on CNN that Gore had made the call to replace Tribe with Boies because the issues before the Supreme Court were so factually entwined with what happened before the Florida courts. No onenot Christopher, nor the reporters, who called in for a backgrounder with the Gore team later that daypaused to question the choice. When the news went out that Boies would argue Gores final Supreme Court appeal, no one stopped to consider the obviousGores last-minute choice of Boies over Tribe. It was a monumentally bad idea. That Boies jumped at the chance to do it was beyond hubris.5:30 p.m., December 13, 2000, Albany International AirportThe U.S. Supreme Court issued the decision in Bushs favor at ten p.m. on December 12. By then, Boies was already back at home in Armonk. The next morning, after one last conference call with Gore and his legal teamthe call in which they made the final decision to concede the election to BushBoies headed for Albany on the Learjet, back to business as usual.At midday, Boies had arrived in Albany in relative anonymity, but by the dinner hour, when we headed home, camera crews and reporters from the local network affiliates had the Albany airport staked out, waiting to get reaction from Boies about the fateful Supreme Court decision. Boies greeted them, saying that the highest court in the land had spoken, that we all must accept that, whether we agreed with the decision or not. How were the vice presidents spirits? Boies didnt want to comment on that. The vice president would address the American people that night,... | 1,628 |
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0061097500 | Katastrophe
| Believers of reincarnation, what are the odds that Adolf Hitler is alive, in a new form, somewhere? It's a killer premise, and Boyll rides it for all it's worth in this engaging debut novel of mistaken identity and media frenzy--until the tepid conclusion flatly dissipates the intrigue. Hank Thorwald, a professor in Terre Haute, Ind., agrees to undergo hypnosis at his friend Perry Miller's party, but the gag turns ugly when Hank is led to reveal that he is the incarnation of Adolf Hitler. Thanks to the presence at the party of TV personality Alan Weston (Indiana's version of Howard Stern), Hank becomes a tabloid sensation and soon the hub of catastrophes both tragic and ludicrous, ruining the Thorwald family's life. Hank's wife, Rebecca, is a sharp-tongued, believable heroine who tries mightily to clear Hank's name and to protect 11-year-old daughter Sharri. A f?hrer fanatic pays a visit to the Thorwalds, convinced that Hank knows the secret whereabouts of Hitler's corpse. Boyll, author of several Darkman series paperbacks, keeps the action going, and his plucky characters deliver whip-smart dialogue, even as the plot grows more convoluted. But there are too many blind alleys in what should be a straight-shot plot, with much action occurring offstage and a muddling subplot involving an aged group of ex-Hitler Youths and a dubious lawyer. The first half of this hefty book delivers all it promises of a spiraling mystery and a frightening conundrum, complete with voracious reporters, double-crossing academics and neo-Nazi subcultures, but the ultimate solution to Hank's identity crisis is apt to elicit a "Huh?" from discerning readers rather than a spellbound "Wow!" Agent, Lisa Bankoff. (May) Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. Professor Hank Thorwald and his wife, Rebecca, attend a faculty party where a parlor game has disastrous consequences for them and their daughter in Boyll's hardcover debut (after ten paperback novels--all horror or movie tie-ins). Under hypnosis, Hank reveals that he is the reincarnation of Adolf Hitler and offers what appears to be convincing proof. This leads to a tangle of perilous and ultimately unbelievable complications involving the Thorwald family, a corrupt investigative reporter, a wily academic with a secret past, neo-Nazis (and their opponents), remnants of the Hitler Youth, and others in search of the F?hrer's bones. As the story ranges from the American heartland to Germany and back, multiple plot lines slowly begin to intersect, but the increasingly violent action becomes almost cartoonish in its excessiveness. This is all the more disappointing given the beautifully developed characters. Still, Boyll's work will interest readers who enjoy suspense. Recommended for public libraries.-Ronnie H. Terpening, Univ. of Arizona, Tucson Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. Deadpan satire, a first hardcover packaged as a serious effort from thriller writer Boyll (Chiller, etc.), featuring an absent-minded academic who fears he's the reincarnated spirit of Adolf Hitler.The morning after perpetually befuddled Indiana State University junior prof Hank Thorwald accompanies his nicotine-addicted wife Rebecca to a quit-smoking-by-hypnosis seminar at a comfortingly bland Terre Haute motel, he discovers hes fluent in German and doesnt care much for Jews. In distant Deutschland, Karl-Luther von Wessenheim, a fanatical collector of Nazi memorabilia, becomes intrigued when a rival collector tells him of a cabal hoping to clone Hitler from bones (his remains were never identified at the end of WWII) or a DNA extract from a dandruff flake clinging to the sweatband of Adolfs old top hat. Back in Indiana, Alan Weston, a sleazy (and Jewish) tabloid TV host who fabricates his Jerry Springerlike exposs, frequents biker bars, wondering if hell ever find the big scoop that will bring back his dwindling TV audience and help him atone for a botched marriage. Weston finds his scoop when he attends a party and sees mesmerizing ISU Professor Perry Wilson hypnotize Thorwald again. After performing a few silly stunts, Thorwald states in German that his real name is Adolf Hitler. An appearance on Weston's TV show proves the fame can be a drag when people Thorwald never metincluding von Wessenheim's crackpot crewassume that that evil is what evil says and that Thorwalds sudden celebrity is the fulfillment of Hitlers promise: the Third Reich shall rise again. Bilingual puns, madcap plotting, pop culture send-ups and delightfully dreadful dialogue may annoy readers expecting another Boys from Berlin. This whole thing is not only preposterous, one character laments, but an obvious setup. Indeed. -- Copyright 2000 Kirkus Associates, LP. All rights reserved. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. "...It's a killer premise.... An engaging debut novel of mistaken identity and media frenzy." -- Publishers Weekly "I've read every one of Randall Boyll's novels, and if I had a book club, Randall Boyll would be my very first pick..." -- Stephen King"Madcap....A deadpan satire featuring...the reincarnated spirit of Adolf Hitler." -- Kirkus Review Randall Boyll lives in Loveland, Colorado. This is his first hardcover novel. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. | [
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Believers of reincarnation, what are the odds that Adolf Hitler is alive, in a new form, somewhere? It's a killer premise, and Boyll rides it for all it's worth in this engaging debut novel of mistaken identity and media frenzy--until the tepid conclusion flatly dissipates the intrigue. Hank Thorwald, a professor in Terre Haute, Ind., agrees to undergo hypnosis at his friend Perry Miller's party, but the gag turns ugly when Hank is led to reveal that he is the incarnation of Adolf Hitler. Thanks to the presence at the party of TV personality Alan Weston (Indiana's version of Howard Stern), Hank becomes a tabloid sensation and soon the hub of catastrophes both tragic and ludicrous, ruining the Thorwald family's life. Hank's wife, Rebecca, is a sharp-tongued, believable heroine who tries mightily to clear Hank's name and to protect 11-year-old daughter Sharri. A f?hrer fanatic pays a visit to the Thorwalds, convinced that Hank knows the secret whereabouts of Hitler's corpse. Boyll, author of several Darkman series paperbacks, keeps the action going, and his plucky characters deliver whip-smart dialogue, even as the plot grows more convoluted. But there are too many blind alleys in what should be a straight-shot plot, with much action occurring offstage and a muddling subplot involving an aged group of ex-Hitler Youths and a dubious lawyer. The first half of this hefty book delivers all it promises of a spiraling mystery and a frightening conundrum, complete with voracious reporters, double-crossing academics and neo-Nazi subcultures, but the ultimate solution to Hank's identity crisis is apt to elicit a "Huh?" from discerning readers rather than a spellbound "Wow!" Agent, Lisa Bankoff. (May) Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. Professor Hank Thorwald and his wife, Rebecca, attend a faculty party where a parlor game has disastrous consequences for them and their daughter in Boyll's hardcover debut (after ten paperback novels--all horror or movie tie-ins). Under hypnosis, Hank reveals that he is the reincarnation of Adolf Hitler and offers what appears to be convincing proof. This leads to a tangle of perilous and ultimately unbelievable complications involving the Thorwald family, a corrupt investigative reporter, a wily academic with a secret past, neo-Nazis (and their opponents), remnants of the Hitler Youth, and others in search of the F?hrer's bones. As the story ranges from the American heartland to Germany and back, multiple plot lines slowly begin to intersect, but the increasingly violent action becomes almost cartoonish in its excessiveness. This is all the more disappointing given the beautifully developed characters. Still, Boyll's work will interest readers who enjoy suspense. Recommended for public libraries.-Ronnie H. Terpening, Univ. of Arizona, Tucson Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. Deadpan satire, a first hardcover packaged as a serious effort from thriller writer Boyll (Chiller, etc.), featuring an absent-minded academic who fears he's the reincarnated spirit of Adolf Hitler.The morning after perpetually befuddled Indiana State University junior prof Hank Thorwald accompanies his nicotine-addicted wife Rebecca to a quit-smoking-by-hypnosis seminar at a comfortingly bland Terre Haute motel, he discovers hes fluent in German and doesnt care much for Jews. In distant Deutschland, Karl-Luther von Wessenheim, a fanatical collector of Nazi memorabilia, becomes intrigued when a rival collector tells him of a cabal hoping to clone Hitler from bones (his remains were never identified at the end of WWII) or a DNA extract from a dandruff flake clinging to the sweatband of Adolfs old top hat. Back in Indiana, Alan Weston, a sleazy (and Jewish) tabloid TV host who fabricates his Jerry Springerlike exposs, frequents biker bars, wondering if hell ever find the big scoop that will bring back his dwindling TV audience and help him atone for a botched marriage. Weston finds his scoop when he attends a party and sees mesmerizing ISU Professor Perry Wilson hypnotize Thorwald again. After performing a few silly stunts, Thorwald states in German that his real name is Adolf Hitler. An appearance on Weston's TV show proves the fame can be a drag when people Thorwald never metincluding von Wessenheim's crackpot crewassume that that evil is what evil says and that Thorwalds sudden celebrity is the fulfillment of Hitlers promise: the Third Reich shall rise again. Bilingual puns, madcap plotting, pop culture send-ups and delightfully dreadful dialogue may annoy readers expecting another Boys from Berlin. This whole thing is not only preposterous, one character laments, but an obvious setup. Indeed. -- Copyright 2000 Kirkus Associates, LP. All rights reserved. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. "...It's a killer premise.... An engaging debut novel of mistaken identity and media frenzy." -- Publishers Weekly "I've read every one of Randall Boyll's novels, and if I had a book club, Randall Boyll would be my very first pick..." -- Stephen King"Madcap....A deadpan satire featuring...the reincarnated spirit of Adolf Hitler." -- Kirkus Review Randall Boyll lives in Loveland, Colorado. This is his first hardcover novel. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. | 1,631 |
B00006HYAC | Kingston 1GB DDR Module for Compaq Evo D310/510 ( KTC-PR266/1G )
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0198143907 | The Arabian Gulf in Antiquity: Volume I: From Prehistory to the Fall of the Achaemenid Empire
| "Not just a major contribution to the field of Gulf studies, but also an erudite and eloquent reminder of the great cultural heritage of the Gulf...and the inherest fragility of its natural features and artifacts."--Journal of Interdisciplinary History"An admirable study....A comprehensive and up-to-date synthesis of the history of this part of the world, the only such study available....This work will remain the standard well into the 21st century."--Choice"Will be widely used and will prove very useful indeed to students of the southern shores of the Arabian Gulf....The monumental two-volume Arabian Gulf in Antiquity represents one of the very first attempts to write a synthesis on the archaeological work in the area."--American Journal of Archaeology D. T. Potts is at University of Sydney. | [
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"Not just a major contribution to the field of Gulf studies, but also an erudite and eloquent reminder of the great cultural heritage of the Gulf...and the inherest fragility of its natural features and artifacts."--Journal of Interdisciplinary History"An admirable study....A comprehensive and up-to-date synthesis of the history of this part of the world, the only such study available....This work will remain the standard well into the 21st century."--Choice"Will be widely used and will prove very useful indeed to students of the southern shores of the Arabian Gulf....The monumental two-volume Arabian Gulf in Antiquity represents one of the very first attempts to write a synthesis on the archaeological work in the area."--American Journal of Archaeology D. T. Potts is at University of Sydney. | 1,633 |
B000O76PYE | Mile High - Season 2, Vol. 2 (2007)
| Adam Sinclair, Naomi Ryan, Jo-Anne Knowles. You'll definitely want to make sure your tray tables is in its secure and upright position when you take off with the crew of Fresh Airlines. Come along for their escapades with part 2 of the second season from this popular BBC drama. It's first-class entertainment! 13 episodes on 4 DVDs. 2004-2005/color/13 hrs/NR. | [
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Adam Sinclair, Naomi Ryan, Jo-Anne Knowles. You'll definitely want to make sure your tray tables is in its secure and upright position when you take off with the crew of Fresh Airlines. Come along for their escapades with part 2 of the second season from this popular BBC drama. It's first-class entertainment! 13 episodes on 4 DVDs. 2004-2005/color/13 hrs/NR. | 1,634 |
B00088IWXQ | Lectures on rhetoric and belles lettres
| This new edition of Hugh Blair's Lectures on Rhetoric and Belles Lettres, edited by Linda Ferreira-Buckley and S. Michael Halloran, answers the need for a complete, reliable text. Although the extent of its influence cannot be measured fully, Blair's Lectures on Rhetoric and Belles Lettres was undoubtedly a primary vehicle for introducing many eighteenth- and nineteenth-century scholars to classical rhetoric and French belletristic rhetoric-its success due in part to the ease with which the lectures combine neoclassical and Enlightenment thought, accommodating emerging social concerns. Ferreira-Buckley and Halloran's extensive treatment revives the tradition of belletristic rhetoric, improving the understanding of Blair's place in the study of eighteenth- and nineteenth-century discourse, while finding him relevant in the twenty-first. This edition also includes an introduction by the editors along with a table of variants in the 1783 and 1785 editions of the lectures, prepared by Gary Layne Hatch and Lara Calder. This edition contains forty-seven lectures and remains faithful to the text of the 1785 London edition. The editors contextualize Hugh Blair's motivations and thinking by providing an extended account of Blair's life and era. The bibliography of works by and about Blair is an invaluable aid, surpassing previous research on Blair. --This text refers to the Paperback edition. Linda Ferreira-Buckley is an associate professor of English and rhetoric at the University of Texas at Austin, where she teaches courses in writing, the history of rhetoric and English studies, and Victorian literature. Her work has appeared in such journals as College English and Rhetoric Review. S. Michael Halloran is a professor at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute where he teaches graduate and undergraduate courses in rhetorical theory and analysis, emphasizing connections with history and communication media. He is the coeditor (with Gregory Clark) of Oratorical Culture in Nineteenth-Century America: Essays on the Transformation of the Theory and Practice of Rhetoric. --This text refers to the Paperback edition. | [
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This new edition of Hugh Blair's Lectures on Rhetoric and Belles Lettres, edited by Linda Ferreira-Buckley and S. Michael Halloran, answers the need for a complete, reliable text. Although the extent of its influence cannot be measured fully, Blair's Lectures on Rhetoric and Belles Lettres was undoubtedly a primary vehicle for introducing many eighteenth- and nineteenth-century scholars to classical rhetoric and French belletristic rhetoric-its success due in part to the ease with which the lectures combine neoclassical and Enlightenment thought, accommodating emerging social concerns. Ferreira-Buckley and Halloran's extensive treatment revives the tradition of belletristic rhetoric, improving the understanding of Blair's place in the study of eighteenth- and nineteenth-century discourse, while finding him relevant in the twenty-first. This edition also includes an introduction by the editors along with a table of variants in the 1783 and 1785 editions of the lectures, prepared by Gary Layne Hatch and Lara Calder. This edition contains forty-seven lectures and remains faithful to the text of the 1785 London edition. The editors contextualize Hugh Blair's motivations and thinking by providing an extended account of Blair's life and era. The bibliography of works by and about Blair is an invaluable aid, surpassing previous research on Blair. --This text refers to the Paperback edition. Linda Ferreira-Buckley is an associate professor of English and rhetoric at the University of Texas at Austin, where she teaches courses in writing, the history of rhetoric and English studies, and Victorian literature. Her work has appeared in such journals as College English and Rhetoric Review. S. Michael Halloran is a professor at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute where he teaches graduate and undergraduate courses in rhetorical theory and analysis, emphasizing connections with history and communication media. He is the coeditor (with Gregory Clark) of Oratorical Culture in Nineteenth-Century America: Essays on the Transformation of the Theory and Practice of Rhetoric. --This text refers to the Paperback edition. | 1,635 |
B000O76PYO | Howard Jones: Live in Salt Lake City
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B0006AMCAK | Hunting sketches,
| As young adult, Trollope endured seven years of poverty in the General Post Office in London before accepting a better-paying position as postal surveyor in Banagher, Ireland in 1841. The years in Ireland formed the basis of his second career delineating clerical life in small cathedral towns. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. | [
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0618574670 | The Man on Whom Nothing Was Lost: The Grand Strategy of Charles Hill (.)
| Most college freshmen have one class that shatters their adolescent worldview forever; for Worthen, it was a history seminar at Yale taught by retired diplomat Charles Hill. By semester's end, her hero worship had become so intense that she spent every available moment until her 2004 graduation pursuing his life story. The biography reveals Hill as a typical Cold War intellectual, serving his government in China and the Middle East as well as in Washington; most notably, in the Reagan-era Iran-Contra affair he was accused of withholding evidence from the independent counsel. Worthen is much less upset by this possible misstep, however, than by her idol's emotional aloofness from his family. Worthen's youth doesn't serve her work, or her subject, well. She imbues Hill's life with artificial melodrama. She also muses constantly on her own shifting feelings toward "Charlie"a matter of considerably less interest to readers than to herselfand expresses amazement that he isn't what she had thought. Finally, the reader is drowned in youthful banalities and occasionally navet (could anyone find it "alarming" that professors buy coffee at Starbucks just like anyone else?). A more mature perspective might have done more justice to Hill's brilliance. Copyright Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. "This is one of the most artful biographies I've read....compelling...told with the language and sensitivity of a novelist." --John B. Judis, Senior Editor of The New Republic and author of The Folly of Empire and The Paradox of American Democracy "Engrossing...I highly recommend it." --Henry Kissinger"What a fascinating and compelling book!" --Walter Isaacson, author of Benjamin Franklin: An American Life"Worthen deftly describes the impact that [Charles Hill] had on U.S. foreign policy. . .[with] skill, psychological insight and compassion." --Anne Bartlett Bookpage"Worthen is a beautiful writer, always clear and comprehensive....[her] work is nuanced, reasonable, and thoughtful." --Michael D. Langan Buffalo News"The Man on Whom Nothing Was Lost...is a laudable and illuminating achievement." --Trey Popp The San Francisco Chronicle"[A] subtle, penetrating, and completely absorbing portrait." --Daniel Akst Boston Globe"[A] portrait of a fascinating, deeply human man and a girl grown up." --Karen R. Long Cleveland Plain Dealer"History buffs will delight...Worthen [has] a good sense for metaphor and a tangible zest for her subject." --Sarah Bramwell, National Review"Fascinating...It is a story that often reads like a combination of Philip Roth's 'Ghost Writer' and A.S. Byatt's 'Possession.'" --Michiko Kakutani The New York Times"Strangely passionate...an oddly touching and rewarding read." --Christopher Willcox New York Sun MOLLY WORTHEN graduated from Yale University in 2003. She received the Ellsworth Prize for most distinguished senior essay in the humanities, the Schubart Prize for best original published work, the David C. DeForest/ Townsend Premium Prize for oration, and the Kingsley Fellowship for the study of Russian Orthodox Old Believers in Alberta. She has written for the Yale Daily News, the Toledo Blade, the Dallas Morning News, and Time. Her interests include cartoon illustration, fly fishing, and improvisational comedy. She is also a national championship debater. This is her first book. 1 The genius of Charles Hill is his silence. In books and in school we had encountered the far-off places and the Great Men whom he served: Hong Kong, Vietnam, and Israel; Ellsworth Bunker and Henry Kissinger, George Shultz and Boutros Boutros-Ghali. But he never mentioned them in class, and as artless freshmen we had yet to pick up on the gossip that the upperclassmen traded after his lectures. Most of us were too young to remember the Iran-Contra affair, at the time preferring Saturday morning cartoons to Oliver North. We did not know that our professors notebooks helped to break open the investigation. Our ignorance was for the best. His presence, his hold on the class, was enough to make us freeze in our seats. Filled at first with the happy murmur of weekend gossip, the room snapped silent at nine oclock when Professor Hill walked in. He wore a stone-colored suit, and he did not speak or look at us until he had taken his seat at the head of the table and pulled his yellow legal pad from his backpack. The backpack, please note, was made of dignified brown leather and detracted only slightly from the overall gravity of his image. He sat leaning close to the table, his back straight and motionless as a marble figure tipping imperceptibly from its column. During the week we spent studying the Romans, Professor Hill passed around a picture of the bust of Emperor Vespasian. He called it The Roman Face. There was a resemblance between my instructor and the emperors ancient countenance, rough-hewn and furrowed, with wide, sad eyes that laid bare a life of hard decisions. Vespasian, too, had a strong mouth that rarely looked to speak, and then only to rapt attention. The emperor even had the same earsmedium-sized, protruding just a bit. Professor Hill claimed to have never thought of the likeness. He always began class with a quiet voice, his elbows resting upon the table in perfect forty-five-degree angles. He held this position for the entire hour, save an infrequent nod or a reach for the notepad. There was never a pen or paper clip in his hand. Professor Hill did not fiddle. He called on us by our last namesI had never been called Ms. Worthen beforeand whenever any of us spoke, he made a tiny mark on his notepad, as if he were an Olympic figure-skating judge. None of us ever knew whether those marks portended good or ill. Within minutes we did not trust ourselves to think or speak. We had to, however, for Professor Hill assigned one of us to lead the discussion each day. Over the course of the semester some of my classmates came to class unprepared. When they turned red and stuttered that they had forgotten it was their turn to lead, Professor Hill stared at them, silent, waiting to see what they would do. Most composed themselves and found something to say, eventually. The rest of the class took the lesson to heart. Some of us learned to stay up late, crafting the following days spontaneous insights in our notebooks, to be referenced subversively whenever we raised our hands. Our other teachers were not like this. They were prone to wearing blue jeans to class and were lenient with those who wanted to chew on a granola bar or show up in sweatpants, but the discussions they led were often fraught with droning and self-importance. No one brought snacks to Professor Hills classespecially after one girl, a well-meaning Californian named Ellen, accidentally tipped her orange juice into Professor Hills lap. He stood, brushed the excess from his trousers, shook off his notebook, and picked up where he had left off. He said nothinghe did not even warn her never to bring a beverage to class again. But Ellen was never the same, always shy and jittery after that, like a beaten cat. If the rest of us ever forgot to grab breakfast beforehand, we chose to go hungry. Almost no one in Professor Hills class talked too much or wandered off the subject. This was a result of the self-discipline that comes when your instructor is stiff and serious-voiced, when every clearing of his throat sounds like the strike of the hour. A classmate named Sky Schouten remembered that Every class with him felt like a political summit meeting. You had to come preparedevery seminar I knew Id see him, I tucked in my shirt and shaved. That was how he made you feel, that this was a serious enterprise . . . and you owed it to the founding fathers who wrote these books. Professor Hill has always taught like a diplomat, not an academic. He is not loquacious. On a university campus noisy with undergraduate chatter and self-important faculty pontification, he is different. He is a magpie of words and forms, relentlessly clipping newspaper articles, photocopying the legends of seventeenth-century maps, van Gogh sketches, or passages of Nathaniel Hawthorne to demonstrate an instance of symbol, word craft, or precise expression. His students never write long-winded seminar papers. He assigns Herculean tasks of distillation, essay prompts that require them to sweep and analyze Virgil or Machiavelli in a paper the length of an office memo. He is known for striding over to the chalkboard to scratch out three words and a triangle and pronounce, That is Thomas Hobbes, or reduce The Peloponnesian War to a six-part logic chain. Everything to its category, teaches Professor Hill, and in due course the world and its history are bound according to War, Empire, Culture, Language, Revolution, and other hopelessly broad slices of human experience. The view is captivating. Students slide forward in their seats and trace the diagrams in their notebooks. For many in that freshman seminar, these were the only notebooks we did not throw out at semesters end. Other Yale professors are more famous than Hill, have longer bibliographies, and receive more requests to appear in PBS documentaries. A half dozen command enthusiastic fan clubs among undergraduates. Even in such company, Hill has been unusual from the start. While his colleagues prefer to teach packed lecture halls and graduate seminars, when he began teaching at Yale full-time in 1997 Hill found a place in the Directed Studies first-year humanities program, among roomsful of impressionable freshmen. The freshmen are the core of his following. They are awed by Yale, intimidated by their professors, and thrilled that one would take an interest in them. A student named Al Jiwa recalled that after finishing his final Directed Studies exam, he staggered up to Hill to turn in his essays, haggard from having pulled an all-nighter. He shook my hand, and it was firmbut not too firm, Al said. I went home and told my suitemates, I just shook Charles Hills hand. I will spend the rest of my life trying to re-create that handshake. Upperclassmen too are susceptible to the influence of charismatic authority, but nothing compares to the guileless wonder of an eighteen-year-old still finding his way around Yales Gothic spires and windowless secret society tombs. By the time the term is over, many of his freshmen are composing tentative e-mails to ask Hill to be their academic adviser. When he writes back saying it would be an honor to work with youfor he never turns anyone downthey are giddy. Over the next three years they trade elaborate theories about how he signs his e-mailsalways ==CH directly after his last sentence, without hitting the space bar or enter key to separate his message from the body of the letter and the trail of earlier correspondence below. Some are convinced that this must be a CIA practice (for rumors are always floating around that Hill is an undercover agent). Others suggest that the appearance of his cursory sign-off is part of his studied plan to appear as a highflier with barely time to squeeze in correspondence between all of his secret meetings with diplomats and heads of state. Finally, with the benefit of several years distance from my own freshman year, I asked Hill about it myself. I never really thought about it, he answered. It just seemed good to do something a little distinctive. He had succumbed to electronic communication only two years earlier, when the university library insisted that he have an e-mail account to check out books. Hill is a relic of a lost age. His conservatism is less easily caricatured than the liberals on campus would like to believe. To break through their professors stone-faced mystery, even for only a moment, is always a great victory for students. It becomes a game one that begins in the classroom, where if Hill said something to you, or said your name in class, youll tell ten of your friends, said a student named Bryan Cory. Hes so studied, he weighs his words so carefully, that its difficult not to analyze every move he makes. If you get a smile, thats huge. The game continues when students spot him striding gruffly down the street and try to embarrass him into saying hello. Bryan recalled an afternoon when he was walking with his girlfriend, also Hills student. As they approached Hill, he lowered his head and covered his face with his hat. Only after I said a big hi and smiled did he shyly smile and say hello. That smile is uncommon and coveted. All you get when you walk into his office is one quarter of a smile, said Eliana Johnson. Then he stopsas if hes thinking, wait, I dont do that. It took me four ... --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. | [
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Most college freshmen have one class that shatters their adolescent worldview forever; for Worthen, it was a history seminar at Yale taught by retired diplomat Charles Hill. By semester's end, her hero worship had become so intense that she spent every available moment until her 2004 graduation pursuing his life story. The biography reveals Hill as a typical Cold War intellectual, serving his government in China and the Middle East as well as in Washington; most notably, in the Reagan-era Iran-Contra affair he was accused of withholding evidence from the independent counsel. Worthen is much less upset by this possible misstep, however, than by her idol's emotional aloofness from his family. Worthen's youth doesn't serve her work, or her subject, well. She imbues Hill's life with artificial melodrama. She also muses constantly on her own shifting feelings toward "Charlie"a matter of considerably less interest to readers than to herselfand expresses amazement that he isn't what she had thought. Finally, the reader is drowned in youthful banalities and occasionally navet (could anyone find it "alarming" that professors buy coffee at Starbucks just like anyone else?). A more mature perspective might have done more justice to Hill's brilliance. Copyright Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. "This is one of the most artful biographies I've read....compelling...told with the language and sensitivity of a novelist." --John B. Judis, Senior Editor of The New Republic and author of The Folly of Empire and The Paradox of American Democracy "Engrossing...I highly recommend it." --Henry Kissinger"What a fascinating and compelling book!" --Walter Isaacson, author of Benjamin Franklin: An American Life"Worthen deftly describes the impact that [Charles Hill] had on U.S. foreign policy. . .[with] skill, psychological insight and compassion." --Anne Bartlett Bookpage"Worthen is a beautiful writer, always clear and comprehensive....[her] work is nuanced, reasonable, and thoughtful." --Michael D. Langan Buffalo News"The Man on Whom Nothing Was Lost...is a laudable and illuminating achievement." --Trey Popp The San Francisco Chronicle"[A] subtle, penetrating, and completely absorbing portrait." --Daniel Akst Boston Globe"[A] portrait of a fascinating, deeply human man and a girl grown up." --Karen R. Long Cleveland Plain Dealer"History buffs will delight...Worthen [has] a good sense for metaphor and a tangible zest for her subject." --Sarah Bramwell, National Review"Fascinating...It is a story that often reads like a combination of Philip Roth's 'Ghost Writer' and A.S. Byatt's 'Possession.'" --Michiko Kakutani The New York Times"Strangely passionate...an oddly touching and rewarding read." --Christopher Willcox New York Sun MOLLY WORTHEN graduated from Yale University in 2003. She received the Ellsworth Prize for most distinguished senior essay in the humanities, the Schubart Prize for best original published work, the David C. DeForest/ Townsend Premium Prize for oration, and the Kingsley Fellowship for the study of Russian Orthodox Old Believers in Alberta. She has written for the Yale Daily News, the Toledo Blade, the Dallas Morning News, and Time. Her interests include cartoon illustration, fly fishing, and improvisational comedy. She is also a national championship debater. This is her first book. 1 The genius of Charles Hill is his silence. In books and in school we had encountered the far-off places and the Great Men whom he served: Hong Kong, Vietnam, and Israel; Ellsworth Bunker and Henry Kissinger, George Shultz and Boutros Boutros-Ghali. But he never mentioned them in class, and as artless freshmen we had yet to pick up on the gossip that the upperclassmen traded after his lectures. Most of us were too young to remember the Iran-Contra affair, at the time preferring Saturday morning cartoons to Oliver North. We did not know that our professors notebooks helped to break open the investigation. Our ignorance was for the best. His presence, his hold on the class, was enough to make us freeze in our seats. Filled at first with the happy murmur of weekend gossip, the room snapped silent at nine oclock when Professor Hill walked in. He wore a stone-colored suit, and he did not speak or look at us until he had taken his seat at the head of the table and pulled his yellow legal pad from his backpack. The backpack, please note, was made of dignified brown leather and detracted only slightly from the overall gravity of his image. He sat leaning close to the table, his back straight and motionless as a marble figure tipping imperceptibly from its column. During the week we spent studying the Romans, Professor Hill passed around a picture of the bust of Emperor Vespasian. He called it The Roman Face. There was a resemblance between my instructor and the emperors ancient countenance, rough-hewn and furrowed, with wide, sad eyes that laid bare a life of hard decisions. Vespasian, too, had a strong mouth that rarely looked to speak, and then only to rapt attention. The emperor even had the same earsmedium-sized, protruding just a bit. Professor Hill claimed to have never thought of the likeness. He always began class with a quiet voice, his elbows resting upon the table in perfect forty-five-degree angles. He held this position for the entire hour, save an infrequent nod or a reach for the notepad. There was never a pen or paper clip in his hand. Professor Hill did not fiddle. He called on us by our last namesI had never been called Ms. Worthen beforeand whenever any of us spoke, he made a tiny mark on his notepad, as if he were an Olympic figure-skating judge. None of us ever knew whether those marks portended good or ill. Within minutes we did not trust ourselves to think or speak. We had to, however, for Professor Hill assigned one of us to lead the discussion each day. Over the course of the semester some of my classmates came to class unprepared. When they turned red and stuttered that they had forgotten it was their turn to lead, Professor Hill stared at them, silent, waiting to see what they would do. Most composed themselves and found something to say, eventually. The rest of the class took the lesson to heart. Some of us learned to stay up late, crafting the following days spontaneous insights in our notebooks, to be referenced subversively whenever we raised our hands. Our other teachers were not like this. They were prone to wearing blue jeans to class and were lenient with those who wanted to chew on a granola bar or show up in sweatpants, but the discussions they led were often fraught with droning and self-importance. No one brought snacks to Professor Hills classespecially after one girl, a well-meaning Californian named Ellen, accidentally tipped her orange juice into Professor Hills lap. He stood, brushed the excess from his trousers, shook off his notebook, and picked up where he had left off. He said nothinghe did not even warn her never to bring a beverage to class again. But Ellen was never the same, always shy and jittery after that, like a beaten cat. If the rest of us ever forgot to grab breakfast beforehand, we chose to go hungry. Almost no one in Professor Hills class talked too much or wandered off the subject. This was a result of the self-discipline that comes when your instructor is stiff and serious-voiced, when every clearing of his throat sounds like the strike of the hour. A classmate named Sky Schouten remembered that Every class with him felt like a political summit meeting. You had to come preparedevery seminar I knew Id see him, I tucked in my shirt and shaved. That was how he made you feel, that this was a serious enterprise . . . and you owed it to the founding fathers who wrote these books. Professor Hill has always taught like a diplomat, not an academic. He is not loquacious. On a university campus noisy with undergraduate chatter and self-important faculty pontification, he is different. He is a magpie of words and forms, relentlessly clipping newspaper articles, photocopying the legends of seventeenth-century maps, van Gogh sketches, or passages of Nathaniel Hawthorne to demonstrate an instance of symbol, word craft, or precise expression. His students never write long-winded seminar papers. He assigns Herculean tasks of distillation, essay prompts that require them to sweep and analyze Virgil or Machiavelli in a paper the length of an office memo. He is known for striding over to the chalkboard to scratch out three words and a triangle and pronounce, That is Thomas Hobbes, or reduce The Peloponnesian War to a six-part logic chain. Everything to its category, teaches Professor Hill, and in due course the world and its history are bound according to War, Empire, Culture, Language, Revolution, and other hopelessly broad slices of human experience. The view is captivating. Students slide forward in their seats and trace the diagrams in their notebooks. For many in that freshman seminar, these were the only notebooks we did not throw out at semesters end. Other Yale professors are more famous than Hill, have longer bibliographies, and receive more requests to appear in PBS documentaries. A half dozen command enthusiastic fan clubs among undergraduates. Even in such company, Hill has been unusual from the start. While his colleagues prefer to teach packed lecture halls and graduate seminars, when he began teaching at Yale full-time in 1997 Hill found a place in the Directed Studies first-year humanities program, among roomsful of impressionable freshmen. The freshmen are the core of his following. They are awed by Yale, intimidated by their professors, and thrilled that one would take an interest in them. A student named Al Jiwa recalled that after finishing his final Directed Studies exam, he staggered up to Hill to turn in his essays, haggard from having pulled an all-nighter. He shook my hand, and it was firmbut not too firm, Al said. I went home and told my suitemates, I just shook Charles Hills hand. I will spend the rest of my life trying to re-create that handshake. Upperclassmen too are susceptible to the influence of charismatic authority, but nothing compares to the guileless wonder of an eighteen-year-old still finding his way around Yales Gothic spires and windowless secret society tombs. By the time the term is over, many of his freshmen are composing tentative e-mails to ask Hill to be their academic adviser. When he writes back saying it would be an honor to work with youfor he never turns anyone downthey are giddy. Over the next three years they trade elaborate theories about how he signs his e-mailsalways ==CH directly after his last sentence, without hitting the space bar or enter key to separate his message from the body of the letter and the trail of earlier correspondence below. Some are convinced that this must be a CIA practice (for rumors are always floating around that Hill is an undercover agent). Others suggest that the appearance of his cursory sign-off is part of his studied plan to appear as a highflier with barely time to squeeze in correspondence between all of his secret meetings with diplomats and heads of state. Finally, with the benefit of several years distance from my own freshman year, I asked Hill about it myself. I never really thought about it, he answered. It just seemed good to do something a little distinctive. He had succumbed to electronic communication only two years earlier, when the university library insisted that he have an e-mail account to check out books. Hill is a relic of a lost age. His conservatism is less easily caricatured than the liberals on campus would like to believe. To break through their professors stone-faced mystery, even for only a moment, is always a great victory for students. It becomes a game one that begins in the classroom, where if Hill said something to you, or said your name in class, youll tell ten of your friends, said a student named Bryan Cory. Hes so studied, he weighs his words so carefully, that its difficult not to analyze every move he makes. If you get a smile, thats huge. The game continues when students spot him striding gruffly down the street and try to embarrass him into saying hello. Bryan recalled an afternoon when he was walking with his girlfriend, also Hills student. As they approached Hill, he lowered his head and covered his face with his hat. Only after I said a big hi and smiled did he shyly smile and say hello. That smile is uncommon and coveted. All you get when you walk into his office is one quarter of a smile, said Eliana Johnson. Then he stopsas if hes thinking, wait, I dont do that. It took me four ... --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. | 1,639 |
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0804730466 | The Life and Times of Pancho Villa
| The historical figure known as Pancho Villa, hero of the Mexican Revolution, is shrouded in considerable mystery. His enemies presented him as a bandit and murderer, one who thought nothing of slaughtering innocent civilians and looting their villages. His followers considered him to be something of a Robin Hood forced to take action against the government only after stoically enduring its oppression for years. And hagiographers have assigned to Villa an important role in shaping the Mexican Revolution--an uprising that he joined somewhat late. That he was a bandit Villa never denied, but he protested being called a murderer: he killed only when attacked or betrayed, he said. Elements of many other stories made their way into American government reports, however, and went on to color the historical record. (That government, under the administration of Woodrow Wilson, took a considerable interest in Villa after he led an armed raid on the little New Mexico town of Columbus, making off with weapons and supplies.) University of Chicago historian Friedrich Katz carefully separates what can be reliably said about Villa's life from the tidbits of legend and celebration, and the extensive picture of Villa that he gives us (his book weighs in at nearly 1,000 pages) is no less interesting for all his debunking. Students of Mexican history will find much of value in Katz's researches. --Gregory McNamee --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. What this immense biography paradoxically proves is that it takes a major figure of major accomplishment to sustain a narrative of such length. The legendary Pancho Villa could barely sustain such tonnage; the real one?a slippery, semi-literate, largely nonpolitical outlaw whose opportunities on the national stage were inglorious and brief?can't. Katz, a University of Chicago professor of Latin American history and author of The Secret War in Mexico, has extracted every milligram of fact to weigh against the legendary life. Villa emerges as one thuggish upstart among many, who happened to enter American consciousness by invading a sliver (Columbus, N.Mex.) of the lower 48?the only time that had happened since the War of 1812?and afforded Brig. Gen. John J. Pershing the opportunity for an inconsequential but romanticized "Punitive Expedition." Although a charismatic leader, Villa did not make much of his (brief) control of revolutionary Chihuahua, and, in fact, the scourge of the landowner class ended his life as a hacendado. Bought off with someone else's confiscated land in 1920, he lived on this once grand estate of 163,000 acres until assassins got him in 1923 at the age of 45. Having deflated the legendary Villa, this description of the sleazy, sanguinary Mexico of pillagers and predators seems an extremely long footnote to history. 20 illustrations. Copyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. paper 0-8047-3046-6 The definitive biography of a Mexican revolutionary reckoned a monster by some, a hero by many more. Francisco Villa's origins, writes University of Chicago historian Katz (The Ancient American Civilizations, 1972), have long b een obscured in legend; Villa himself gave differing accounts of his rise. The sources seem to agree, however, that Villa was a minor bandit who managed through canny self-promotion to remake himself, as American president Woodrow Wilson put it, into ``a sort of Robin Hood [who] had spent an eventful life in robbing the rich in order to give to the poor.'' Katz places Villa's rise to revolutionary leadership in the context of social unrest in 19th-century northern Mexico, when the comparatively wealthy st ate of Chihuahua attempted to break away from the rule of Mexico City, precipitating a nationwide power struggle. At the beginning of that revolution, Katz discovers, Villa had been working as a muleteer for an American mining company and was locally reno wned for his knowledge of cockfighting; his chief ambition seems to have been to set up a butcher shop in the capital city. Instead, Villa took advantage of the unrest to raise an army to wage war against national leaders Francisco Madero and Porfirio Daz . He also forged an unlikely alliance of the Chihuahuan oligarchy and the revolutionary peasantry, crossed into the US to raid arsenals and granaries, and ranged throughout Mexico to commit strategically innovative acts of guerilla warfare. Through misjud gments, however, Villa lost important battles in the north, and his army, now full of unwilling conscripts instead of volunteers, disintegrated in 1915. Assassinated in 1923 while staging an attempted comeback, Villa continues to influence Mexican politic s after his death, with candidates even today invoking his name. Katz speculates that had Villa survived to lead the nation, he would have instituted important land reforms and established a more democratic government than the quasi-dictatorship that foll owed. An important, well-written contribution to Mexican history. -- Copyright 1998, Kirkus Associates, LP. All rights reserved. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. "The lifework of a great historian, this book is without rival as a biography of one of the enigmatic figures of the 20th century. . . . With scrupulous detail and objectivity, and with a fluid narrative style, this is the book on Villa that has long been awaited by both scholars and general readers."Adolfo Gilly, Universidad Nacional Autnoma de Mexico"Friedrich Katz's The Life and Times of Pancho Villa is a masterpiece of contemporary historiography. . . . Diligent, extremely well-documented, fluid and elegant at all times, Friederich Katz presents Mexicans with our ghostsalive."Carlos FuentesLos Angeles Times Book Review"A towering new biography.... The research here obviously represents decades of devotion, and it is formidable.... Gives broader perspective on the revolution, one that is sorely needed."New York Times Book ReviewA "Best Book of 1998" Library Journal selection"This is the definitive work on Mexican revolutionary Pancho Villa.... The work is exhaustively researched and scrupulously documented; it also makes for engrossing reading, as Latin America speci"A splendid work that can be enjoyed by the general reader and by scholars of the period on both sides of the border." The Journal of American History Alongside Moctezuma and Benito Jurez, Pancho Villa is probably the best-known figure in Mexican history. Villa legends pervade not only Mexico but the United States and beyond, existing not only in the popular mind and tradition but in ballads and movies. There are legends of Villa the Robin Hood, Villa the womanizer, and Villa as the only foreigner who has attacked the mainland of the United States since the War of 1812 and gotten away with it.Whether exaggerated or true to life, these legends have resulted in Pancho Villa the leader obscuring his revolutionary movement, and the myth in turn obscuring the leader. Based on decades of research in the archives of seven countries, this definitive study of Villa aims to separate myth from history. So much attention has focused on Villa himself that the characteristics of his movement, which is unique in Latin American history and in some ways unique among twentieth-century revolutions, have been forgotten or neglected. Villas Divisin del Norte was probably the largest revolutionary army that Latin America ever produced. Moreover, this was one of the few revolutionary movements with which a U.S. administration attempted, not only to come to terms, but even to forge an alliance. In contrast to Lenin, Mao Zedong, Ho Chi Minh, and Fidel Castro, Villa came from the lower classes of society, had little education, and organized no political party.The first part of the book deals with Villas early life as an outlaw and his emergence as a secondary leader of the Mexican Revolution, and also discusses the special conditions that transformed the state of Chihuahua into a leading center of revolution. In the second part, beginning in 1913, Villa emerges as a national leader. The author analyzes the nature of his revolutionary movement and the impact of Villismo as an ideology and as a social movement. The third part of the book deals with the years 1915 to 1920: Villas guerrilla warfare, his attack on Columbus, New Mexico, and his subsequent decline. The last part describes Villas surrender, his brief life as a hacendado, his assassination and its aftermath, and the evolution of the Villa legend. The book concludes with an assessment of Villas personality and the character and impact of his movement. The lifework of a great historian, this book is without rival as a biography of one of the enigmatic figures of the 20th century. . . . With scrupulous detail and objectivity, and with a fluid narrative style, this is the book on Villa that has long been awaited by both scholars and general readers.Adolfo Gilly, Universidad Nacional Autnoma de MexicoFriedrich Katzs The Life and Times of Pancho Villa is a masterpiece of contemporary historiography. . . . Diligent, extremely well-documented, fluid and elegant at all times, Friederich Katz presents Mexicans with our ghostsalive.Carlos FuentesLos Angeles Times Book Review Friedrich Katz is Morton D. Hull Distinguished Service Professor of Latin American History at the University of Chicago. He is the author or editor of nine books on Mexican history. | [
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The historical figure known as Pancho Villa, hero of the Mexican Revolution, is shrouded in considerable mystery. His enemies presented him as a bandit and murderer, one who thought nothing of slaughtering innocent civilians and looting their villages. His followers considered him to be something of a Robin Hood forced to take action against the government only after stoically enduring its oppression for years. And hagiographers have assigned to Villa an important role in shaping the Mexican Revolution--an uprising that he joined somewhat late. That he was a bandit Villa never denied, but he protested being called a murderer: he killed only when attacked or betrayed, he said. Elements of many other stories made their way into American government reports, however, and went on to color the historical record. (That government, under the administration of Woodrow Wilson, took a considerable interest in Villa after he led an armed raid on the little New Mexico town of Columbus, making off with weapons and supplies.) University of Chicago historian Friedrich Katz carefully separates what can be reliably said about Villa's life from the tidbits of legend and celebration, and the extensive picture of Villa that he gives us (his book weighs in at nearly 1,000 pages) is no less interesting for all his debunking. Students of Mexican history will find much of value in Katz's researches. --Gregory McNamee --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. What this immense biography paradoxically proves is that it takes a major figure of major accomplishment to sustain a narrative of such length. The legendary Pancho Villa could barely sustain such tonnage; the real one?a slippery, semi-literate, largely nonpolitical outlaw whose opportunities on the national stage were inglorious and brief?can't. Katz, a University of Chicago professor of Latin American history and author of The Secret War in Mexico, has extracted every milligram of fact to weigh against the legendary life. Villa emerges as one thuggish upstart among many, who happened to enter American consciousness by invading a sliver (Columbus, N.Mex.) of the lower 48?the only time that had happened since the War of 1812?and afforded Brig. Gen. John J. Pershing the opportunity for an inconsequential but romanticized "Punitive Expedition." Although a charismatic leader, Villa did not make much of his (brief) control of revolutionary Chihuahua, and, in fact, the scourge of the landowner class ended his life as a hacendado. Bought off with someone else's confiscated land in 1920, he lived on this once grand estate of 163,000 acres until assassins got him in 1923 at the age of 45. Having deflated the legendary Villa, this description of the sleazy, sanguinary Mexico of pillagers and predators seems an extremely long footnote to history. 20 illustrations. Copyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. paper 0-8047-3046-6 The definitive biography of a Mexican revolutionary reckoned a monster by some, a hero by many more. Francisco Villa's origins, writes University of Chicago historian Katz (The Ancient American Civilizations, 1972), have long b een obscured in legend; Villa himself gave differing accounts of his rise. The sources seem to agree, however, that Villa was a minor bandit who managed through canny self-promotion to remake himself, as American president Woodrow Wilson put it, into ``a sort of Robin Hood [who] had spent an eventful life in robbing the rich in order to give to the poor.'' Katz places Villa's rise to revolutionary leadership in the context of social unrest in 19th-century northern Mexico, when the comparatively wealthy st ate of Chihuahua attempted to break away from the rule of Mexico City, precipitating a nationwide power struggle. At the beginning of that revolution, Katz discovers, Villa had been working as a muleteer for an American mining company and was locally reno wned for his knowledge of cockfighting; his chief ambition seems to have been to set up a butcher shop in the capital city. Instead, Villa took advantage of the unrest to raise an army to wage war against national leaders Francisco Madero and Porfirio Daz . He also forged an unlikely alliance of the Chihuahuan oligarchy and the revolutionary peasantry, crossed into the US to raid arsenals and granaries, and ranged throughout Mexico to commit strategically innovative acts of guerilla warfare. Through misjud gments, however, Villa lost important battles in the north, and his army, now full of unwilling conscripts instead of volunteers, disintegrated in 1915. Assassinated in 1923 while staging an attempted comeback, Villa continues to influence Mexican politic s after his death, with candidates even today invoking his name. Katz speculates that had Villa survived to lead the nation, he would have instituted important land reforms and established a more democratic government than the quasi-dictatorship that foll owed. An important, well-written contribution to Mexican history. -- Copyright 1998, Kirkus Associates, LP. All rights reserved. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. "The lifework of a great historian, this book is without rival as a biography of one of the enigmatic figures of the 20th century. . . . With scrupulous detail and objectivity, and with a fluid narrative style, this is the book on Villa that has long been awaited by both scholars and general readers."Adolfo Gilly, Universidad Nacional Autnoma de Mexico"Friedrich Katz's The Life and Times of Pancho Villa is a masterpiece of contemporary historiography. . . . Diligent, extremely well-documented, fluid and elegant at all times, Friederich Katz presents Mexicans with our ghostsalive."Carlos FuentesLos Angeles Times Book Review"A towering new biography.... The research here obviously represents decades of devotion, and it is formidable.... Gives broader perspective on the revolution, one that is sorely needed."New York Times Book ReviewA "Best Book of 1998" Library Journal selection"This is the definitive work on Mexican revolutionary Pancho Villa.... The work is exhaustively researched and scrupulously documented; it also makes for engrossing reading, as Latin America speci"A splendid work that can be enjoyed by the general reader and by scholars of the period on both sides of the border." The Journal of American History Alongside Moctezuma and Benito Jurez, Pancho Villa is probably the best-known figure in Mexican history. Villa legends pervade not only Mexico but the United States and beyond, existing not only in the popular mind and tradition but in ballads and movies. There are legends of Villa the Robin Hood, Villa the womanizer, and Villa as the only foreigner who has attacked the mainland of the United States since the War of 1812 and gotten away with it.Whether exaggerated or true to life, these legends have resulted in Pancho Villa the leader obscuring his revolutionary movement, and the myth in turn obscuring the leader. Based on decades of research in the archives of seven countries, this definitive study of Villa aims to separate myth from history. So much attention has focused on Villa himself that the characteristics of his movement, which is unique in Latin American history and in some ways unique among twentieth-century revolutions, have been forgotten or neglected. Villas Divisin del Norte was probably the largest revolutionary army that Latin America ever produced. Moreover, this was one of the few revolutionary movements with which a U.S. administration attempted, not only to come to terms, but even to forge an alliance. In contrast to Lenin, Mao Zedong, Ho Chi Minh, and Fidel Castro, Villa came from the lower classes of society, had little education, and organized no political party.The first part of the book deals with Villas early life as an outlaw and his emergence as a secondary leader of the Mexican Revolution, and also discusses the special conditions that transformed the state of Chihuahua into a leading center of revolution. In the second part, beginning in 1913, Villa emerges as a national leader. The author analyzes the nature of his revolutionary movement and the impact of Villismo as an ideology and as a social movement. The third part of the book deals with the years 1915 to 1920: Villas guerrilla warfare, his attack on Columbus, New Mexico, and his subsequent decline. The last part describes Villas surrender, his brief life as a hacendado, his assassination and its aftermath, and the evolution of the Villa legend. The book concludes with an assessment of Villas personality and the character and impact of his movement. The lifework of a great historian, this book is without rival as a biography of one of the enigmatic figures of the 20th century. . . . With scrupulous detail and objectivity, and with a fluid narrative style, this is the book on Villa that has long been awaited by both scholars and general readers.Adolfo Gilly, Universidad Nacional Autnoma de MexicoFriedrich Katzs The Life and Times of Pancho Villa is a masterpiece of contemporary historiography. . . . Diligent, extremely well-documented, fluid and elegant at all times, Friederich Katz presents Mexicans with our ghostsalive.Carlos FuentesLos Angeles Times Book Review Friedrich Katz is Morton D. Hull Distinguished Service Professor of Latin American History at the University of Chicago. He is the author or editor of nine books on Mexican history. | 1,644 |
0687020883 | Forgetting Whose We Are: Alzheimer's Disease and the Love of God
| David Keck is Visiting Professor History at Ateneo de Manilla University in the Philippines. | [
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0815748256 | Reflections on Regionalism (Brookings Metropolitan)
| "... offers a road map to guide regional policy for the future." "DISP" Switzerland, no. 145, 2001 Foreword by Vice President Al Gore Bruce Katz is vice president, director of the Metropolitan Policy Program, and Adeline M. and Alfred I. Johnson Chair in Urban and Metropolitan Policy at the Brookings Institution. Al Gore was the 45th Vice President of the United States. | [
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"... offers a road map to guide regional policy for the future." "DISP" Switzerland, no. 145, 2001 Foreword by Vice President Al Gore Bruce Katz is vice president, director of the Metropolitan Policy Program, and Adeline M. and Alfred I. Johnson Chair in Urban and Metropolitan Policy at the Brookings Institution. Al Gore was the 45th Vice President of the United States. | 1,646 |
1585970115 | Breaking News: God Has A Plan - An Anchorwoman's Journey Through Faith
| Harris Kimberley Faulkner was born in October 1965 on an Army base in Atlanta, Georgia. Her father, a pilot, served three times in Vietnam. Now retired from the military, Harris' father teaches high school math and physics and her mother is a pre-school teacher. Harris is a graduate of the University of California at Santa Barbara and has continued her studies in television reporting at the Poynter Institute for Media Studies in St. Petersburg, Florida. Harris is an accomplished journalist, motivational speaker and advocate for victims' awareness. she has been a television for news reporter for more than eight years, anchoring the evening news in Kansas City since 1992. Harris has been recognized as one of Kansas City's Most Influential African-Americans and as the city's Best Female Anchor for five consecutive years. Among her community honors are the 1998 Amelia Earhart Pioneering Achievement Award given to Harris for helping guide, inspire and educate others about freeing themselves from violence Headlines Hundreds of thousands of people in Kansas City may recognize my name or my face from the evening news. And watching me co-anchor broadcasts, they may think they know my voice. But the nature of television news is that the journalists best preserve the integrity and credibility of the broadcasts by showing objectivity when telling stories. In a way this creates a collective voice --a voice that is not shaken by emotion or shaped by anything other than the facts. That perhaps is the ideal anyway. So people who've seen me have never really heard my voice until now. In fact, many may be familiar with some personal details about my life from reading about them in the newspapers. A front-page article in the Kansas City Star ran Thanksgiving weekend in 1995. The article told readers about a landmark case involving a local news anchor and a man who had stalked her and threatened her life for months. The case challenged Missouri's anti-stalking law for the first time in Kansas City. And the subject matter of the article whetted the taste buds of hungry talk show producers and Hollywood filmmakers who had learned of the trial after a national press wire service picked up the story. Suddenly, I'd gone from being a newscaster to a news maker. And I had to find a way to deal with the new public pressure for me to talk about a situation that had ended in the courts, but not in my heart. Saying no to the talk shows and filmmakers was easy. My life had been spinning out of control for so long, I wasn't about the hand over the reins to somebody I didn't know. And truly, the people I wanted to talk to were others like me, specifically women who had endured being tormented by a stalker. I reached out to small victims' advocacy groups in Kansas City and cities elsewhere in the nation. That was me crawling back to a steady, safe place. Now I'm walking, telling my story in my own voice in hopes that my experiences may shed some light or hope for anyone who's surviving tough times. When people look at me, they see the face of success and happiness. And beneath it is the soul of someone who knows a harsh reality - bad things happen, and no one is exempt. The lesson for me was that those bad things and the good ones are part of a plan - God's plan. | [
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Harris Kimberley Faulkner was born in October 1965 on an Army base in Atlanta, Georgia. Her father, a pilot, served three times in Vietnam. Now retired from the military, Harris' father teaches high school math and physics and her mother is a pre-school teacher. Harris is a graduate of the University of California at Santa Barbara and has continued her studies in television reporting at the Poynter Institute for Media Studies in St. Petersburg, Florida. Harris is an accomplished journalist, motivational speaker and advocate for victims' awareness. she has been a television for news reporter for more than eight years, anchoring the evening news in Kansas City since 1992. Harris has been recognized as one of Kansas City's Most Influential African-Americans and as the city's Best Female Anchor for five consecutive years. Among her community honors are the 1998 Amelia Earhart Pioneering Achievement Award given to Harris for helping guide, inspire and educate others about freeing themselves from violence Headlines Hundreds of thousands of people in Kansas City may recognize my name or my face from the evening news. And watching me co-anchor broadcasts, they may think they know my voice. But the nature of television news is that the journalists best preserve the integrity and credibility of the broadcasts by showing objectivity when telling stories. In a way this creates a collective voice --a voice that is not shaken by emotion or shaped by anything other than the facts. That perhaps is the ideal anyway. So people who've seen me have never really heard my voice until now. In fact, many may be familiar with some personal details about my life from reading about them in the newspapers. A front-page article in the Kansas City Star ran Thanksgiving weekend in 1995. The article told readers about a landmark case involving a local news anchor and a man who had stalked her and threatened her life for months. The case challenged Missouri's anti-stalking law for the first time in Kansas City. And the subject matter of the article whetted the taste buds of hungry talk show producers and Hollywood filmmakers who had learned of the trial after a national press wire service picked up the story. Suddenly, I'd gone from being a newscaster to a news maker. And I had to find a way to deal with the new public pressure for me to talk about a situation that had ended in the courts, but not in my heart. Saying no to the talk shows and filmmakers was easy. My life had been spinning out of control for so long, I wasn't about the hand over the reins to somebody I didn't know. And truly, the people I wanted to talk to were others like me, specifically women who had endured being tormented by a stalker. I reached out to small victims' advocacy groups in Kansas City and cities elsewhere in the nation. That was me crawling back to a steady, safe place. Now I'm walking, telling my story in my own voice in hopes that my experiences may shed some light or hope for anyone who's surviving tough times. When people look at me, they see the face of success and happiness. And beneath it is the soul of someone who knows a harsh reality - bad things happen, and no one is exempt. The lesson for me was that those bad things and the good ones are part of a plan - God's plan. | 1,647 |
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| The first comprehensive, in-depth guide to chip scale packaging (CSP), this reference gives you cutting-edge information on the most important new development in electronic packaging since surface mount technology (SMT). Featuring the latest design techniques, plus details on more than 40 different types of CSP, hands engineers and designers the complete, professional set of working tools to: solve technical and design issues; find the most efficient, cost-effective CSP solutions for deployments; answer questions on interfacing, speed, robustness, and more; compare properties of wirebonds, flip charts, rigid and flex substrates, wafer-level redistribution, and other CSP products; get the latest information on new offerings from Fujitsu, GE, Hitachi, IBM, Mitsubishi, TI, Amkor, LG Semicon, Tessera, Samsung, Shell Case, Matushita, Motorola, National Semiconductor, NEC, Sharp, Sony, Toshiba, and other major companies; learn about CPS products under development. A revolution in electronics, CSP is taking the electronics industry by storm. Page after page, this standard-setting guide gives you both essential technical detials and an eye-opening overview of this fast-developing field. No matter how you use Chip Scale Package, you'll see why it's the resource of choice for those who want to be at the top of the game. John H. Lau is president of Express Packaging Systems, Inc., and one of the foremost educators on electronic packaging worldwide. He and his company are based in Palo Alto, California. S-W. Ricky Lee is a widely known expert and lecturer on electronic packaging. He is a mechanical engineering faculty member at Hong Kong University of Science and Technology. | [
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The first comprehensive, in-depth guide to chip scale packaging (CSP), this reference gives you cutting-edge information on the most important new development in electronic packaging since surface mount technology (SMT). Featuring the latest design techniques, plus details on more than 40 different types of CSP, hands engineers and designers the complete, professional set of working tools to: solve technical and design issues; find the most efficient, cost-effective CSP solutions for deployments; answer questions on interfacing, speed, robustness, and more; compare properties of wirebonds, flip charts, rigid and flex substrates, wafer-level redistribution, and other CSP products; get the latest information on new offerings from Fujitsu, GE, Hitachi, IBM, Mitsubishi, TI, Amkor, LG Semicon, Tessera, Samsung, Shell Case, Matushita, Motorola, National Semiconductor, NEC, Sharp, Sony, Toshiba, and other major companies; learn about CPS products under development. A revolution in electronics, CSP is taking the electronics industry by storm. Page after page, this standard-setting guide gives you both essential technical detials and an eye-opening overview of this fast-developing field. No matter how you use Chip Scale Package, you'll see why it's the resource of choice for those who want to be at the top of the game. John H. Lau is president of Express Packaging Systems, Inc., and one of the foremost educators on electronic packaging worldwide. He and his company are based in Palo Alto, California. S-W. Ricky Lee is a widely known expert and lecturer on electronic packaging. He is a mechanical engineering faculty member at Hong Kong University of Science and Technology. | 1,658 |
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| Plan it right for optimum performance - from the ground up! Make your database applications: More productive More reliable Simpler to use With Optimizing SQL Server 7, you'll learn how to develop the blueprint for a Microsoft SQL Server database that will grow with your unique requirements. *Efficient Design - Master the three forms of normalization and when to use them. Discover strategies that lead to a successful index, including structure, columns, keys, data types, and clustering. Unlock the power of the Microsoft SQL Server optimizer to get the highest degree of performance. *Efficient Access - Use stored procedures and triggers to make transactions quick and easy for users at all levels. You'll learn to minimize network traffic by taking advantage of Microsoft SQL Server's facility with joins, batches, searches, and tables. Get insider's tips on powerful features including transactions, cursors, and concurrency. *Ongoing Performance Tuning - Master the secrets of disk management and replication to optimize your database engine's capacity. *Testing for Success - Learn the essentials of a successful testing environment, and the planning strategies for an effective roll-out. *Learn from Experience - Case studies show how a range of organizations have used Microsoft SQL Server to maximize their database power. You may recognize situations that you already faced, now see the expert's solutions. *Optimizing SQL Server is packed with experience and tips, but not just for application developers. Database and system administrators, systems analysts, and system administrators can all learn the basics of Microsoft SQL Server applications, without having to master all the intricacies of the Microsoft SQL Server engine. | [
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0307238776 | The Deep Dark: Disaster and Redemption in America's Richest Silver Mine
| The 1972 fire at Idaho's Sunshine silver mine was one of America's worst mine disasters, with 91 miners killedsome in mid-strideby a "stealthy tornado" of smoke and carbon monoxide. True crime journalist Olsen (Abandoned Prayers) has the narrative chops for this story. His suspenseful account conveys the already hellish everyday atmosphere of the mine, the panic and chaos of the sudden catastrophe, the heroic efforts to evacuate, the ghastly deaths of victims, the (sometimes overdrawn) horror of their decomposing bodies and the ordeal of two miners trapped in an air pocket. But he goes further, embedding his chronicle within a social panorama of the macho subculture of the minerswhose disdain for safety precautions may have raised the body count even as their hard-bitten sense of fraternity held them together in the emergencyand of the larger working-class community that frayed and bonded in the face of the tragedy. Like Sebastian Junger's The Perfect Storm, Olsen's is a story of male workers engaged in a primordial resource-extraction occupation, battling natural elementsearth, fire and (poisoned) airthat overwhelm the ties of masculine solidarity. In his gripping treatment, stocked with vividly drawn characters, one finds a metaphorical elegy for America's doomed industrial proletariat. Photos. 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. On May 2, 1972, a fire broke out deep inside the Sunshine Mine, in Kellogg, Idaho, while nearly 175 men were at work. Nearly half the workers made it out safely, and there were 91 deaths. This poignant book offers a detailed account of the fire, the toll it took on the small mining community, and the nail-bitingly suspenseful rescue operation to save the lives of two men trapped in the "deep dark" mine who survived for more than a week by eating the bagged lunches of their dead coworkers. Olsen, author of a number of books in the true-crime genre, brings his considerable narrative skills to bear in this true-adventure tale. He tells the story in remarkably vivid detail, forcing the reader to experience the horror of the deep dark and to feel the exhilaration of the successful rescue. David PittCopyright American Library Association. All rights reserved --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. Olsen tells a vividly detailed, heartbreaking tale about a dark, alien place, the people who loved working there and a town that has never been the same. He brings to life the hot, dirty, treasure-hunt environment where danger was a miner's heroin. Seattle TimesPowerful and hauntingSeattle Post-IntelligencerGregg Olsen is the perfect guide as he leads the reader down into a whole new world underground, with its own lore, language, and laws. The Deep Dark is as gripping and necessary as true-life drama gets.Stewart ONan, author of The Circus Fire Compellingly told, honestly written, The Deep Dark is a story that resonates and lingers, long after the final page is read. In addition to being a gripping account of an American tragedy, it is a brutal, enlightening, bone-chilling glimpse into the underground of the nations mining industry. Gregg Olsen skillfully captures the details of Sunshine Mine, its ill-fated miners, the friends and family left behind, and the disaster itself with the intimacy of an insider, making you feel the smoke, the heat, the confinement, and, ultimately, the terror of that May day in 1972. It is a story at once horrific and poignant, wholly absorbing and extraordinarily moving. Jennifer Niven, author of The Ice MasterIn the tradition of Young Men and Fire, The Deep Dark is an exceptional, haunting documentary. Like an epic folk song, it crackles with the language of rough men workingand dyingin unspeakable ways and pays tribute to a community that might otherwise be bleached from our memories. This book does what all superior journalism should do: it unearths an important story and tells it with great feeling. McKay Jenkins, author of The White Death Gregg Olsens narrative is so riveting I had to keep reminding myself that this is a nonfiction page-turner, not a suspense novel. The grit, the darkness, the stifling air and choking smoke, the fear of being trapped deep underground, the tender camaraderie between the toughest of menI experienced all of them reading this book. Stephen Puleo, author of Dark Tide: The Great Boston Molasses Flood of 1919 Olsen presents the extraordinary story of the Sunshine Mine disaster in gripping, heartrending prose. In Olsens telling, we come to see that the story is not merely a deadly disaster but rather a tale of the uncommon courage, perseverance, and heroism of everyday people. Edward T. ODonnell, author of Ship Ablaze: The Tragedy of the Steamboat General SlocumGregg Olsen has presented a well-researched, graphic account of the worst underground fire in a hardrock mine in American history. When the Shine resumed underground operations in December 1972, I hired out as a replacement for one of the guys who died in the fire. . . . I can tell you The Deep Dark is as real as it gets. I actually found myself short of breath as I read. Jerry Dolph, author of Fire in the Hole: The Untold Story of Hardrock MinersGripping. OregonianSpellbinding. Daily OlympianHarrowing. Bellingham HeraldA spectacluar piece of journalism. MissoulianAn exciting, vital, memorable book. Salem Statesman JournalInsightful and a powerful narrative. Vancouver ColumbianFrom the Hardcover edition. Gregg Olsen is the author of seven nonfiction books, including the New York Times bestseller Abandoned Prayers. A journalist and investigative author for more than two decades, Olsen has received numerous awards and much critical acclaim for his writing. The Seattle native now lives in rural Washington state with his wife, twin daughters, cat, and six chickens.From the Hardcover edition. Chapter 1SunriseTuesday, May 2Coeur dAlene Mining DistrictMorning rush hour in the Idaho panhandle was a stream of primer-splattered bombers and gleaming pickups on big tires that pushed the cab halfway to the sky. All were driven by miners hurrying to get underground. Many rode together so their wives and girlfriends could use their cars to run errands during the day. Some smoked and nursed hangovers with coffee as they planned their day underground: how much theyd have to blast, and how much muck theyd haul out. Some of the best of them took the Big Creek exit between Kellogg and Wallace. Around a sharp curve on the edge of the Bitterroot Mountains, buildings congregated among the steep folds of stony terrain bisected by the rushing waters of Big Creek. A giant green structure clad in sheet metal was planted as though a twister had dropped it in on the edge of the parking lot. A few other buildings flanked the green monster, though none was nearly as commanding. On the other side of the creek was a backbonelike array of metal and wood-frame buildings that included a mill, dry house, machine shop, warehouse, hoist house, assay office, electric shop, drill shop, and compressor shop. The most visually pleasing edifice was the personnel office, a two-story, variegated redbrick structure with a peaked roof and a walk-up pay window. A sign proclaimed that the property belonged to the Sunshine Mining Company, but the biggest billboard faced the mine yard. In demi-bold letters it read, Today is the first day of the rest of your lifelive it safely.Sunshine has long been legendary, even sacred, among miners. Maine brothers Dennis and True Blake discovered what would become Sunshine in 1884 when a soft glint beckoned from an outcropping on the eastern ridge of Big Creek Canyon. Assaying indicated tetrahedrite, a superior silver ore, and not galena or lead, which was scavenged by other area mines. For a couple of decades the former farm boys worked underground by candlelight while mules hauled out ore and dragged it down Big Creek Canyon on skids. They quietly made a small fortune, calling their discovery the Yankee Lode. Later, in 1921, when they sold their stake to Yakima, Washington, interests, it was renamed Sunshine Mining Company.It was another decade before Sunshine came into its own, when, at a depth of 1,700 feet, an ore vein of astounding breadth23 feetwas discovered. In time, the mine would give up more silver than any other mine in the world, a distinction it would hold for decades. In addition to lead and copper, it was also a leading producer of antimony, a metallic by-product primarily used to harden lead. Sunshines triumph was the result of the development effort led by the go-for-broke, risk-taking owners from Washington State. Most silver mines followed veins from outcroppings that eventually became stringers and petered out. Outside of the Coeur dAlene Mining District, it was a rare operation that extracted ore at depths greater than 1,000 feet. Not only did Sunshine have viable ore below 1,200 feet, but in the decades that followed, crosscuts chased high-grade ore bodies all the way to the 5600 level. Sunshine by itself was far richer and produced more silver than all the mines on the fabled Comstock Lode combined.Idaho mines shared more than just their luminous underground Dagwood sandwich of lead, silver, and zinc. Labor strikes, chronic absenteeism, and pumped-up wanderlust made the workforces somewhat fluid. Tough and experienced miners moved freely among Galena, Lucky Friday, Star, Silver Summit, Bunker Hill, and Sunshine. But even as itchy-footed as miners could be, every man had his home mine. It was the mine to which he knew he could always return.Around the time Bob Launhardt, forty-one, backed his 68 maroon Chrysler Newport out of his Pinehurst driveway, the sun had risen, leaving the sky awash in luminous Maxfield Parrish hues. The men of Sunshines graveyard shift were leaving the mine. As safety engineer, Launhardt made it a practice to get underground as early as possiblebefore the day shift rode down to their working levels. He liked to get a head start on the day. Tall and lanky, Launhardt had dark, wavy hair that he combed back with a slight swoop. Black-framed glasses made him look like a schoolteacher, or maybe a middle-aged Buddy Holly. After a five-year absence, Launhardt returned to the district in February 1972, bailing out of another job going nowhere, wanting to reconnect with a part of his life where he felt worthwhile. He was quiet and thoughtful, the kind of man who got lost in a crowd, yet Launhardt believed he stood out because of his fierce dedication to the safety of the men of Sunshine. No one questioned his passion for his work. It was apparent in every move he made. Many, however, found it difficult to connect with him on a personal level. Guys hed known for years never even got his name right. They called him Bob Longhart. Part of the distance was the result of his personality, but it was also his status as a salaried man. Miners saw Launhardt, other managers, and office workers as outsiders. The fact that Sunshines owners were now New Yorkers who hadnt blasted a round in their lives didnt help. Yet managers and bean counters were necessary. Silver mining was, after all, a businessand a dangerous one, at that. As safety engineer, Launhardt was there to make certain that each day every man who went into the mine came out alive. That involved working with national and state labor agencies and the U.S. Bureau of Mines (USBM) to ensure that safety regulations were in place. It meant seeing that equipment was up to date and miners were properly trained in evacuation and rescue techniques. Guarding miners lives was a crucial job because so much could go wrong. Government statisticians and mining district undertakers frequently acknowledged mining as the most perilous job on or under the earth. Some assumed the safety engineers position existed solely to meet government regulations, mitigate the risk of union complaints, and dodge civil lawsuits. Some mine managers considered it little more than a necessary nuisance. The workers themselves understood that there were ways to avoid injury, but they dismissed many of those measures. Many considered risk and danger essential to the jobs mystique. Launhardt, a bespectacled Goody-Two-shoes among his peers, believed that if he could get men to think before they blast, to wear safety glasses, to cool it on the horseplay, just maybe he could save a life. His biggest challenge in 1972 was the same as always: How do you convince men that accidents are unacceptable and unnecessary? For Launhardt, who had once studied to be a Lutheran minister, promoting safety became as important as preaching the word of God.There were many reasons for his vigilance, and all were damned good ones. Sometimes men fell down shafts so deep that nothing remained but bloody clothes and serrated splinters of bone. Rockbursts or airblasts, however, were the most feared of district hazards. Those occurred when the stone ceiling exploded under pressure and sent slabs of rock the size of camping trailers down to pulverize men into biological splat. Other times, it was the floor that gave way. The lucky ones were buried alive until someone could move two tons of rock to free them. Although Sunshine had its share, the districts Galena Mine was considered one of the worst, if not the worst, for rockbursts. Anyone whod worked there longer than a month experienced the sudden and frightening reaction of rock giving way to pressure. Old hands knew that as long as the rock was talkingmaking characteristic popping and grinding noisestheyd be all right. When it got quiet, that was the time to think about moving to a different location or taking lunch early. Whenever it was quiet underground, look out.In the battle being waged by men with jackleg drills against the fractured and folded metamorphic world of the underground, men frequently lost. Every man knew there was no guarantee hed ever see daylight again.Launhardt knew some accidents had more to do with human errorlittle mistakes that miners made doing things they did right every other day. Veteran miner Stanley Crawfords accident was a case in point. Crawford had been setting charges on some blocking in a shaft, as hed done countless times. He set four fuses, but only three blasts rumbled through the mine. Crawford was confident that two had ignited simultaneously, thus obscuring the distinct sound of a fourth explosion.Im gonna go look, he said.His partner didnt like the idea. Stay here and have a cigarette. We can check it after dinner.But Crawford was impatient and insistent. As he bent closer to take a look in the smoky air, the charge ignited. It was the last thing he ever saw. His eyes were blasted from their sockets like a pair of soft-boiled eggs.Sunshines safety engineer knew the inherent reasons for Crawfords mistake. The greater the danger, the more reckless men became. It was a mix of laziness, tempting fate for the buzz of adrenaline, and just plain ignoring the obvious. More men were hurt and even more died because someone decided to push something to a new limit. Miners sometimes took the extra step toward trouble. Trouble could be a rush.Some health hazards were slower in catching up with the miners. Airborne silica turned lungs into wheezing dust bags. Corneas were trashed by gritty dust belching through the working areas, forced along by the man-made cyclone of ventilation fans. The omnipresent dust that bloomed inside the working areas after blasting consisted of near-microscopic particles of lead, tetrahedrite, and razorlike pieces of silica from the quartz that frequently hosted the veins being mined. 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The 1972 fire at Idaho's Sunshine silver mine was one of America's worst mine disasters, with 91 miners killedsome in mid-strideby a "stealthy tornado" of smoke and carbon monoxide. True crime journalist Olsen (Abandoned Prayers) has the narrative chops for this story. His suspenseful account conveys the already hellish everyday atmosphere of the mine, the panic and chaos of the sudden catastrophe, the heroic efforts to evacuate, the ghastly deaths of victims, the (sometimes overdrawn) horror of their decomposing bodies and the ordeal of two miners trapped in an air pocket. But he goes further, embedding his chronicle within a social panorama of the macho subculture of the minerswhose disdain for safety precautions may have raised the body count even as their hard-bitten sense of fraternity held them together in the emergencyand of the larger working-class community that frayed and bonded in the face of the tragedy. Like Sebastian Junger's The Perfect Storm, Olsen's is a story of male workers engaged in a primordial resource-extraction occupation, battling natural elementsearth, fire and (poisoned) airthat overwhelm the ties of masculine solidarity. In his gripping treatment, stocked with vividly drawn characters, one finds a metaphorical elegy for America's doomed industrial proletariat. Photos. 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. On May 2, 1972, a fire broke out deep inside the Sunshine Mine, in Kellogg, Idaho, while nearly 175 men were at work. Nearly half the workers made it out safely, and there were 91 deaths. This poignant book offers a detailed account of the fire, the toll it took on the small mining community, and the nail-bitingly suspenseful rescue operation to save the lives of two men trapped in the "deep dark" mine who survived for more than a week by eating the bagged lunches of their dead coworkers. Olsen, author of a number of books in the true-crime genre, brings his considerable narrative skills to bear in this true-adventure tale. He tells the story in remarkably vivid detail, forcing the reader to experience the horror of the deep dark and to feel the exhilaration of the successful rescue. David PittCopyright American Library Association. All rights reserved --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. Olsen tells a vividly detailed, heartbreaking tale about a dark, alien place, the people who loved working there and a town that has never been the same. He brings to life the hot, dirty, treasure-hunt environment where danger was a miner's heroin. Seattle TimesPowerful and hauntingSeattle Post-IntelligencerGregg Olsen is the perfect guide as he leads the reader down into a whole new world underground, with its own lore, language, and laws. The Deep Dark is as gripping and necessary as true-life drama gets.Stewart ONan, author of The Circus Fire Compellingly told, honestly written, The Deep Dark is a story that resonates and lingers, long after the final page is read. In addition to being a gripping account of an American tragedy, it is a brutal, enlightening, bone-chilling glimpse into the underground of the nations mining industry. Gregg Olsen skillfully captures the details of Sunshine Mine, its ill-fated miners, the friends and family left behind, and the disaster itself with the intimacy of an insider, making you feel the smoke, the heat, the confinement, and, ultimately, the terror of that May day in 1972. It is a story at once horrific and poignant, wholly absorbing and extraordinarily moving. Jennifer Niven, author of The Ice MasterIn the tradition of Young Men and Fire, The Deep Dark is an exceptional, haunting documentary. Like an epic folk song, it crackles with the language of rough men workingand dyingin unspeakable ways and pays tribute to a community that might otherwise be bleached from our memories. This book does what all superior journalism should do: it unearths an important story and tells it with great feeling. McKay Jenkins, author of The White Death Gregg Olsens narrative is so riveting I had to keep reminding myself that this is a nonfiction page-turner, not a suspense novel. The grit, the darkness, the stifling air and choking smoke, the fear of being trapped deep underground, the tender camaraderie between the toughest of menI experienced all of them reading this book. Stephen Puleo, author of Dark Tide: The Great Boston Molasses Flood of 1919 Olsen presents the extraordinary story of the Sunshine Mine disaster in gripping, heartrending prose. In Olsens telling, we come to see that the story is not merely a deadly disaster but rather a tale of the uncommon courage, perseverance, and heroism of everyday people. Edward T. ODonnell, author of Ship Ablaze: The Tragedy of the Steamboat General SlocumGregg Olsen has presented a well-researched, graphic account of the worst underground fire in a hardrock mine in American history. When the Shine resumed underground operations in December 1972, I hired out as a replacement for one of the guys who died in the fire. . . . I can tell you The Deep Dark is as real as it gets. I actually found myself short of breath as I read. Jerry Dolph, author of Fire in the Hole: The Untold Story of Hardrock MinersGripping. OregonianSpellbinding. Daily OlympianHarrowing. Bellingham HeraldA spectacluar piece of journalism. MissoulianAn exciting, vital, memorable book. Salem Statesman JournalInsightful and a powerful narrative. Vancouver ColumbianFrom the Hardcover edition. Gregg Olsen is the author of seven nonfiction books, including the New York Times bestseller Abandoned Prayers. A journalist and investigative author for more than two decades, Olsen has received numerous awards and much critical acclaim for his writing. The Seattle native now lives in rural Washington state with his wife, twin daughters, cat, and six chickens.From the Hardcover edition. Chapter 1SunriseTuesday, May 2Coeur dAlene Mining DistrictMorning rush hour in the Idaho panhandle was a stream of primer-splattered bombers and gleaming pickups on big tires that pushed the cab halfway to the sky. All were driven by miners hurrying to get underground. Many rode together so their wives and girlfriends could use their cars to run errands during the day. Some smoked and nursed hangovers with coffee as they planned their day underground: how much theyd have to blast, and how much muck theyd haul out. Some of the best of them took the Big Creek exit between Kellogg and Wallace. Around a sharp curve on the edge of the Bitterroot Mountains, buildings congregated among the steep folds of stony terrain bisected by the rushing waters of Big Creek. A giant green structure clad in sheet metal was planted as though a twister had dropped it in on the edge of the parking lot. A few other buildings flanked the green monster, though none was nearly as commanding. On the other side of the creek was a backbonelike array of metal and wood-frame buildings that included a mill, dry house, machine shop, warehouse, hoist house, assay office, electric shop, drill shop, and compressor shop. The most visually pleasing edifice was the personnel office, a two-story, variegated redbrick structure with a peaked roof and a walk-up pay window. A sign proclaimed that the property belonged to the Sunshine Mining Company, but the biggest billboard faced the mine yard. In demi-bold letters it read, Today is the first day of the rest of your lifelive it safely.Sunshine has long been legendary, even sacred, among miners. Maine brothers Dennis and True Blake discovered what would become Sunshine in 1884 when a soft glint beckoned from an outcropping on the eastern ridge of Big Creek Canyon. Assaying indicated tetrahedrite, a superior silver ore, and not galena or lead, which was scavenged by other area mines. For a couple of decades the former farm boys worked underground by candlelight while mules hauled out ore and dragged it down Big Creek Canyon on skids. They quietly made a small fortune, calling their discovery the Yankee Lode. Later, in 1921, when they sold their stake to Yakima, Washington, interests, it was renamed Sunshine Mining Company.It was another decade before Sunshine came into its own, when, at a depth of 1,700 feet, an ore vein of astounding breadth23 feetwas discovered. In time, the mine would give up more silver than any other mine in the world, a distinction it would hold for decades. In addition to lead and copper, it was also a leading producer of antimony, a metallic by-product primarily used to harden lead. Sunshines triumph was the result of the development effort led by the go-for-broke, risk-taking owners from Washington State. Most silver mines followed veins from outcroppings that eventually became stringers and petered out. Outside of the Coeur dAlene Mining District, it was a rare operation that extracted ore at depths greater than 1,000 feet. Not only did Sunshine have viable ore below 1,200 feet, but in the decades that followed, crosscuts chased high-grade ore bodies all the way to the 5600 level. Sunshine by itself was far richer and produced more silver than all the mines on the fabled Comstock Lode combined.Idaho mines shared more than just their luminous underground Dagwood sandwich of lead, silver, and zinc. Labor strikes, chronic absenteeism, and pumped-up wanderlust made the workforces somewhat fluid. Tough and experienced miners moved freely among Galena, Lucky Friday, Star, Silver Summit, Bunker Hill, and Sunshine. But even as itchy-footed as miners could be, every man had his home mine. It was the mine to which he knew he could always return.Around the time Bob Launhardt, forty-one, backed his 68 maroon Chrysler Newport out of his Pinehurst driveway, the sun had risen, leaving the sky awash in luminous Maxfield Parrish hues. The men of Sunshines graveyard shift were leaving the mine. As safety engineer, Launhardt made it a practice to get underground as early as possiblebefore the day shift rode down to their working levels. He liked to get a head start on the day. Tall and lanky, Launhardt had dark, wavy hair that he combed back with a slight swoop. Black-framed glasses made him look like a schoolteacher, or maybe a middle-aged Buddy Holly. After a five-year absence, Launhardt returned to the district in February 1972, bailing out of another job going nowhere, wanting to reconnect with a part of his life where he felt worthwhile. He was quiet and thoughtful, the kind of man who got lost in a crowd, yet Launhardt believed he stood out because of his fierce dedication to the safety of the men of Sunshine. No one questioned his passion for his work. It was apparent in every move he made. Many, however, found it difficult to connect with him on a personal level. Guys hed known for years never even got his name right. They called him Bob Longhart. Part of the distance was the result of his personality, but it was also his status as a salaried man. Miners saw Launhardt, other managers, and office workers as outsiders. The fact that Sunshines owners were now New Yorkers who hadnt blasted a round in their lives didnt help. Yet managers and bean counters were necessary. Silver mining was, after all, a businessand a dangerous one, at that. As safety engineer, Launhardt was there to make certain that each day every man who went into the mine came out alive. That involved working with national and state labor agencies and the U.S. Bureau of Mines (USBM) to ensure that safety regulations were in place. It meant seeing that equipment was up to date and miners were properly trained in evacuation and rescue techniques. Guarding miners lives was a crucial job because so much could go wrong. Government statisticians and mining district undertakers frequently acknowledged mining as the most perilous job on or under the earth. Some assumed the safety engineers position existed solely to meet government regulations, mitigate the risk of union complaints, and dodge civil lawsuits. Some mine managers considered it little more than a necessary nuisance. The workers themselves understood that there were ways to avoid injury, but they dismissed many of those measures. Many considered risk and danger essential to the jobs mystique. Launhardt, a bespectacled Goody-Two-shoes among his peers, believed that if he could get men to think before they blast, to wear safety glasses, to cool it on the horseplay, just maybe he could save a life. His biggest challenge in 1972 was the same as always: How do you convince men that accidents are unacceptable and unnecessary? For Launhardt, who had once studied to be a Lutheran minister, promoting safety became as important as preaching the word of God.There were many reasons for his vigilance, and all were damned good ones. Sometimes men fell down shafts so deep that nothing remained but bloody clothes and serrated splinters of bone. Rockbursts or airblasts, however, were the most feared of district hazards. Those occurred when the stone ceiling exploded under pressure and sent slabs of rock the size of camping trailers down to pulverize men into biological splat. Other times, it was the floor that gave way. The lucky ones were buried alive until someone could move two tons of rock to free them. Although Sunshine had its share, the districts Galena Mine was considered one of the worst, if not the worst, for rockbursts. Anyone whod worked there longer than a month experienced the sudden and frightening reaction of rock giving way to pressure. Old hands knew that as long as the rock was talkingmaking characteristic popping and grinding noisestheyd be all right. When it got quiet, that was the time to think about moving to a different location or taking lunch early. Whenever it was quiet underground, look out.In the battle being waged by men with jackleg drills against the fractured and folded metamorphic world of the underground, men frequently lost. Every man knew there was no guarantee hed ever see daylight again.Launhardt knew some accidents had more to do with human errorlittle mistakes that miners made doing things they did right every other day. Veteran miner Stanley Crawfords accident was a case in point. Crawford had been setting charges on some blocking in a shaft, as hed done countless times. He set four fuses, but only three blasts rumbled through the mine. Crawford was confident that two had ignited simultaneously, thus obscuring the distinct sound of a fourth explosion.Im gonna go look, he said.His partner didnt like the idea. Stay here and have a cigarette. We can check it after dinner.But Crawford was impatient and insistent. As he bent closer to take a look in the smoky air, the charge ignited. It was the last thing he ever saw. His eyes were blasted from their sockets like a pair of soft-boiled eggs.Sunshines safety engineer knew the inherent reasons for Crawfords mistake. The greater the danger, the more reckless men became. It was a mix of laziness, tempting fate for the buzz of adrenaline, and just plain ignoring the obvious. More men were hurt and even more died because someone decided to push something to a new limit. Miners sometimes took the extra step toward trouble. Trouble could be a rush.Some health hazards were slower in catching up with the miners. Airborne silica turned lungs into wheezing dust bags. Corneas were trashed by gritty dust belching through the working areas, forced along by the man-made cyclone of ventilation fans. The omnipresent dust that bloomed inside the working areas after blasting consisted of near-microscopic particles of lead, tetrahedrite, and razorlike pieces of silica from the quartz that frequently hosted the veins being mined. After each round was blasted, the air thickened... | 1,664 |
B00006FXB4 | Links 2003
| Links 2003 is the most realistic golf sim available and the best-selling golf simulator of all-time. With stunning photorealistic graphics, six brand-new courses, high-res 3-D characters, a dynamic camera (see your shot from multiple perspectives), 3-D Green Analyzer for better putting, and the Arnold Palmer Course Designer the same course development tool used by the Links team. Create your own highly customizable player; challenge Sergio Garcia and others. Other new features include: 3-D audio, practice facility, Interactive Tutorials, and Links Match Maker. Compete online against players worldwide in the revamped Links Tour. Links 2003 brings you the more and better golfing fun with the latest courses and graphics! It's simply the realistic golf simulation ever created! | [
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0811209962 | New Selected Poems, 1970-1985
| This fine volume contains poems from Rothenberg's last four books, plus a few new poems. As Rothenberg contends, it helps the reader understand his recent work as "the thread of a single long poem or sequence." We see the progression from the imaginary ancestor who becomes "Cokboy" in Poland/1931 ( LJ 9/15/74) to the Baal Shem of A Seneca Journal ( LJ 3/1/78), who leaves "the light of Torah/ & becomes/ any old animal inside/ the sacred wood." In later poems Rothenberg extends his ancestral search until it locates him within a literary tradition. It is his genius that the reverence one expects from ancestor worship is here replaced by vivid images of procreation. This intelligent selection contains Rothenberg's longest, most memorable works. Rochelle Ratner, formerly Poetry Editor "Soho Weekly News," New YorkCopyright 1986 Reed Business Information, Inc. | [
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This fine volume contains poems from Rothenberg's last four books, plus a few new poems. As Rothenberg contends, it helps the reader understand his recent work as "the thread of a single long poem or sequence." We see the progression from the imaginary ancestor who becomes "Cokboy" in Poland/1931 ( LJ 9/15/74) to the Baal Shem of A Seneca Journal ( LJ 3/1/78), who leaves "the light of Torah/ & becomes/ any old animal inside/ the sacred wood." In later poems Rothenberg extends his ancestral search until it locates him within a literary tradition. It is his genius that the reverence one expects from ancestor worship is here replaced by vivid images of procreation. This intelligent selection contains Rothenberg's longest, most memorable works. Rochelle Ratner, formerly Poetry Editor "Soho Weekly News," New YorkCopyright 1986 Reed Business Information, Inc. | 1,667 |
0804713855 | Fishes of the Pacific Coast: Alaska to Peru, Including the Gulf of California and the Galapagos Islands
| These attractive, pocket-sized guides for fish watchers have been carefully written by Goodson and profusely illustrated in striking water colors by Phillip Weisgerber. Although designed for divers, fishers, aquarists and other nonprofessionals, these little books will undoubtedly find their way on to the shelves of many ichthyologists who will value them as quick references and for providing life-like, color renditions of many fish species found in American coastal waters.CopeiaGoodsons guidebook is designed for the fishwatcherwhether skin or scuba diver, fisherman, aquarist, schoolchild or casual tourist exploring the shorewho seeks to know more about our marine life.Palos Verdes Peninsula NewsThis is a very detailed guide if you are into fish watching. 507 fish are illustrated wonderfully in full color.California Diving NewsAn excellent guide, splendidly illustrated, to all known species of fish along the Pacific Coastfrom Alaska to Peru, and including the Gulf of California and the Galapagos Islands. Intended as a guidebook for snorkelers, divers, aquarists as well as fishermen.Los Angeles TimesGoodman provides a handsome guide to fishes of the eastern Pacific, from Alaska to Peru including full-color illustrations of 507 species (many in color for the first time). This guide is designed for fishwatchers, skin and SCUBA divers, anglers, aquarists, students, and tourists.Underwater Naturalist These attractive, pocket-sized guides for fish watchers have been carefully written by Goodson and profusely illustrated in striking water colors by Phillip Weisgerber. Although designed for divers, fishers, aquarists and other nonprofessionals, these little books will undoubtedly find their way on to the shelves of many ichthyologists who will value them as quick references and for providing life-like, color renditions of many fish species found in American coastal waters.CopeiaGoodsons guidebook is designed for the fishwatcherwhether skin or scuba diver, fisherman, aquarist, schoolchild or casual tourist exploring the shorewho seeks to know more about our marine life.Palos Verdes Peninsula News | [
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These attractive, pocket-sized guides for fish watchers have been carefully written by Goodson and profusely illustrated in striking water colors by Phillip Weisgerber. Although designed for divers, fishers, aquarists and other nonprofessionals, these little books will undoubtedly find their way on to the shelves of many ichthyologists who will value them as quick references and for providing life-like, color renditions of many fish species found in American coastal waters.CopeiaGoodsons guidebook is designed for the fishwatcherwhether skin or scuba diver, fisherman, aquarist, schoolchild or casual tourist exploring the shorewho seeks to know more about our marine life.Palos Verdes Peninsula NewsThis is a very detailed guide if you are into fish watching. 507 fish are illustrated wonderfully in full color.California Diving NewsAn excellent guide, splendidly illustrated, to all known species of fish along the Pacific Coastfrom Alaska to Peru, and including the Gulf of California and the Galapagos Islands. Intended as a guidebook for snorkelers, divers, aquarists as well as fishermen.Los Angeles TimesGoodman provides a handsome guide to fishes of the eastern Pacific, from Alaska to Peru including full-color illustrations of 507 species (many in color for the first time). This guide is designed for fishwatchers, skin and SCUBA divers, anglers, aquarists, students, and tourists.Underwater Naturalist These attractive, pocket-sized guides for fish watchers have been carefully written by Goodson and profusely illustrated in striking water colors by Phillip Weisgerber. Although designed for divers, fishers, aquarists and other nonprofessionals, these little books will undoubtedly find their way on to the shelves of many ichthyologists who will value them as quick references and for providing life-like, color renditions of many fish species found in American coastal waters.CopeiaGoodsons guidebook is designed for the fishwatcherwhether skin or scuba diver, fisherman, aquarist, schoolchild or casual tourist exploring the shorewho seeks to know more about our marine life.Palos Verdes Peninsula News | 1,668 |
B000EIL22I | Steve Prefontaine It's More Than Just a Race Poster
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088385645X | Mathematical Miniatures (Anneli Lax New Mathematical Library)
| The authors have grouped problems to illustrate a number of important techniques, and provided enlightening solutions in all cases. There are numerous essays on diverse topics that are enlivened by fresh ideas. This book not only teaches techniques but gives a flavour of their past, present and possible future implications. Svetoslav Savchev was born in Gabrovo, Bulgaria, and graduated from Sofia University in 1980. He has worked for the journal "Mathematika" since 1981, and is currently vice editor-in-chief. He is the author of several books, and has been engaged in diverse activities for gifted students. Titu Andreescu is the Director of the American Mathematics Competition, a program of the Mathematical Association of America (MAA). He also serves as Chair of the USA Mathematical Olympiad committee, Head Coach of the the USA International Mathematical Olympiad Team, and Director of the Mathematical Olympiad Summer Program. | [
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0195145828 | Hail to the Chief: The Making and Unmaking of American Presidents
| Gerald Ford once said, We have not an imperial Presidency; we have an imperiled Presidency. In recent years, presidents have bemoaned the red tape, complained about the limitations of the position, and even lambasted the press for the ineffectiveness of the office. In Hail to the Chief, Robert Dallek argues that the institution of the Presidency is blamed too often for the shortcomings of its occupants. Character, he says, is what makes Abraham Lincoln stand out from Millard Fillmore, or Franklin Delano Roosevelt overshadow Jimmy Carter. Stellar presidents, he maintains, possess vision, pragmatism, persuasiveness, charisma, and credibility--qualities that a great majority of our nation's leaders have sorely lacked. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. Dallek's roster of great Presidents includes Washington, Lincoln, Wilson, FDR and Reagan, all of whom had clear, long-term visions of where they wanted to lead the nation. The most astute chiefs, in this UCLA history professor's assessment, were charismatic because they understood that the President is a privileged actor on the world stage and in our national mythology (Jefferson, Eisenhower, JFK). Effective leaders, he stresses, exploit consensus politics in the service of national renewal: for instance, Wilson's consolidation of the progressive impulse, Roosevelt's leading of a New Deal coalition and LBJ's support for affordable health care for the elderly. Other Presidents lost credibility and public trust through overreaching, deviousness, willful blindness or political crises (Andrew Johnson, Hoover, Ford, Carter, Nixon). Dallek seems intimately familiar with the quirks, strengths and flaws of all those who served in the White House, making this a trenchant, provocative, often surprising portrait gallery. Author tour. Copyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. Rating and ranking politicians, especially presidents, appeals to the sporting instincts of Americans. The national pastime has generated a subfield in history and political science. UCLA historian Dallek, an award-winning author (Lone Star Rising: Lyndon Johnson and His Times, LJ 6/15/91), contributes this gem to the genre using five themes (vision, pragmatism, consensus, charisma, trust) to explain why some presidents succeed and others fail. Though the author is modest in his claims, the book is a model of clarity, conciseness, balance, and insight. Dallek demonstrates why "the Mt. Rushmore quartet" and Franklin Roosevelt set the standard for presidential leadership: They were visionary activists with flexible personalities who promoted democratic values. Both scholars and the general public will gain from reading this interesting historical analysis. Essential.?William D. Pederson, Louisiana State Univ., ShreveportCopyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. Dallek (History/UCLA; Lone Star Rising, 1991; Ronald Reagan: The Politics of Symbolism, 1984; etc.) thoughtfully finds some common denominators of effective presidential performance. Why have some presidents become perennial heroes and others bywords for failure? Dallek delineates five qualities uniquely important to presidential leadership: vision, pragmatism, consensus, charisma (or the appeal of personality), and trust. Dallek then shows how the greatest presidents, like Washington, Lincoln, and Franklin Roosevelt, have displayed these traits in responding to national challenges as diverse as establishing the infant United States, waging the Civil War, and ending the Great Depression. Dallek also shows presidents failing by displaying an absence of these virtues: Herbert Hoover, for instance, lacked pragmatic flexibility, and John Quincy Adams failed to achieve consensus for his aim of advancing the prosperity of American society. To some extent, Dallek recognizes, the traits of success are contradictory and temper one another (a visionary whose vision leads him too far ahead of the popular consensus will fail, for instance); effective presidential leadership, he suggests, consists of maintaining a delicate balance. Assessing success or failure is also a matter of balance: The greatest presidents have suffered policy failures, sometimes major ones. Also, Dallek acknowledges that the qualities of presidential greatness are ultimately more elusive than his checklist of virtues would imply: Assessments of presidents while in office, have been notoriously inaccurate (Dallek cites disparaging evaluations by contemporaries of Washington, Lincoln, and FDR). Recognizing the ever-changing nature and complexity of the president's task, Dallek concludes that ``the study of how past presidents made large gains and suffered major defeats gives us little more than a useful general guide to executive actions.'' A provocative analysis of success and failure in the nation's most difficult job. (Author tour) -- Copyright 1996, Kirkus Associates, LP. All rights reserved. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. "An acute, engaging, and instructive analysis of what it takes to be an effective president."--Arthur Schlesinger, Jr. Robert Dallek has taught history at several universities, including Columbia, U.C.L.A., Boston University, and Oxford. 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The most astute chiefs, in this UCLA history professor's assessment, were charismatic because they understood that the President is a privileged actor on the world stage and in our national mythology (Jefferson, Eisenhower, JFK). Effective leaders, he stresses, exploit consensus politics in the service of national renewal: for instance, Wilson's consolidation of the progressive impulse, Roosevelt's leading of a New Deal coalition and LBJ's support for affordable health care for the elderly. Other Presidents lost credibility and public trust through overreaching, deviousness, willful blindness or political crises (Andrew Johnson, Hoover, Ford, Carter, Nixon). Dallek seems intimately familiar with the quirks, strengths and flaws of all those who served in the White House, making this a trenchant, provocative, often surprising portrait gallery. Author tour. Copyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. Rating and ranking politicians, especially presidents, appeals to the sporting instincts of Americans. The national pastime has generated a subfield in history and political science. UCLA historian Dallek, an award-winning author (Lone Star Rising: Lyndon Johnson and His Times, LJ 6/15/91), contributes this gem to the genre using five themes (vision, pragmatism, consensus, charisma, trust) to explain why some presidents succeed and others fail. Though the author is modest in his claims, the book is a model of clarity, conciseness, balance, and insight. Dallek demonstrates why "the Mt. Rushmore quartet" and Franklin Roosevelt set the standard for presidential leadership: They were visionary activists with flexible personalities who promoted democratic values. Both scholars and the general public will gain from reading this interesting historical analysis. Essential.?William D. Pederson, Louisiana State Univ., ShreveportCopyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. Dallek (History/UCLA; Lone Star Rising, 1991; Ronald Reagan: The Politics of Symbolism, 1984; etc.) thoughtfully finds some common denominators of effective presidential performance. Why have some presidents become perennial heroes and others bywords for failure? Dallek delineates five qualities uniquely important to presidential leadership: vision, pragmatism, consensus, charisma (or the appeal of personality), and trust. Dallek then shows how the greatest presidents, like Washington, Lincoln, and Franklin Roosevelt, have displayed these traits in responding to national challenges as diverse as establishing the infant United States, waging the Civil War, and ending the Great Depression. Dallek also shows presidents failing by displaying an absence of these virtues: Herbert Hoover, for instance, lacked pragmatic flexibility, and John Quincy Adams failed to achieve consensus for his aim of advancing the prosperity of American society. To some extent, Dallek recognizes, the traits of success are contradictory and temper one another (a visionary whose vision leads him too far ahead of the popular consensus will fail, for instance); effective presidential leadership, he suggests, consists of maintaining a delicate balance. Assessing success or failure is also a matter of balance: The greatest presidents have suffered policy failures, sometimes major ones. Also, Dallek acknowledges that the qualities of presidential greatness are ultimately more elusive than his checklist of virtues would imply: Assessments of presidents while in office, have been notoriously inaccurate (Dallek cites disparaging evaluations by contemporaries of Washington, Lincoln, and FDR). Recognizing the ever-changing nature and complexity of the president's task, Dallek concludes that ``the study of how past presidents made large gains and suffered major defeats gives us little more than a useful general guide to executive actions.'' A provocative analysis of success and failure in the nation's most difficult job. (Author tour) -- Copyright 1996, Kirkus Associates, LP. All rights reserved. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. "An acute, engaging, and instructive analysis of what it takes to be an effective president."--Arthur Schlesinger, Jr. Robert Dallek has taught history at several universities, including Columbia, U.C.L.A., Boston University, and Oxford. 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B0002KV29G | Lang Lang: Live at Carnegie Hall (2003)
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B000E0TQC4 | SoftWorks 5-piece Wooden Spoon Utensil Set
| There's nothing quite like the good old-fashioned feel of wood for cooking. SoftWorks Wooden Tools are crafted from solid beech wood. A natural oil finish protects the wood without contaminating food, while the give of wood means the spoon is safe for non-stick cookware. The handle, which is flat on top and sensuously curved underneath, comfortably fits the hand. A hole in the end allows the tool to hang where it's most needed. The set includes: spoon, slotted spoon, turner, pasta server and meat tenderizer. Wooden utensils are best washed by hand | [
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B0016GOLRA | Black Friday (Bollywood Movie / Indian Cinema / Hindi Film/ Kay kay menon/ pavan malhotra/ Anurag Kashyap/ DVD) (2004)
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B0000027AX | Mendelssohn: The Two Piano Concertos;Violin Concerto in Em
| Of the many Mendelssohn piano concerto recordings that have passed through these ears, Serkin's with Ormandy has remained my favorite since the LP era, and Sony was exceedingly wise to transfer them, early on (1991), to CD, coupled with Stern's sturdy performance of the E minor Violin Concerto. Amazingly enough, all these concertos come from 1959 recordings and, regardless of age, have been transferred to CD fresh and firm. The piano image, in particular, closely-miked and upfront, is phenomenal, never hidden or subservient, and allows us to hear every note, as well as more than a little huffing and puffing from Serkin himself (but I find this adds a nice human element to the mix). Ormandy's orchestral forces (both Philadelphia and Columbia Symphonies) come off superbly under his usual bold, warm direction. The recordings defy their age magnificently. This is an outstanding bargain--- if for the Op. 25, alone, which must be heard to be believed: Mendelssohn with all the stops pulled! And Serkin at his zenith. Don't let this one pass you by. All other competition pales by comparison. | [
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B00068OO08 | Mr. Gasket 54C Carburetor Base Gasket
| This carburetor base gasket is made from a durable heat-resistant nitrite rubber compound material and is precision die-cut to ensure a proper fit. It comes in a 1/16'' thickness and will help eliminate fuel boiling and vapor lock caused by heat conducted from the manifold to the carburetor. It provides torque retention, crush resistance, and sheer strength and seals using low clamp force while releasing easily. It will not stick to carburetor or intake manifold and can be reused. It is competition quality and available for most carburetor styles. | [
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0807854549 | Civil Rights Unionism: Tobacco Workers and the Struggle for Democracy in the Mid-Twentieth-Century South
| "The breadth of Korstad's work is impressive and so is his ability to incorporate the broader historical context into the narrative of the Local [22]. . . . One of the many significant aspects of Korstad's book is that he gives voice to the neglected history of African American women in the trade union movement."-Left History"Well-researched and well-written . . . A major contribution to the current scholarship on labor history."-- American Communist History | [
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B000FZDGSS | Looking Out
| Mccoy Tyner has been one of the premier Jazz pianists for over 40 years! One great album that has slipped through the cracks is "Looking Out". It features guitar superstar Carlos Santana, along with Stanley Clarke & Gary Bartz. | [
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B000QEGHL6 | Sterling Silver 12mm Wide Crafted Crocodile Polished Finish 3mm Wide Band Ring Size 6
| Charming Critters - Adorable Alligator Wrap Sterling Silver Ring.Look closely as this adorable alligator grasps his own tail as he encircles your finger! A unique conversation piece sure to catch anyone's eye and attention! Dark oxidized finishing brings out every detail and high polish highlight. Low enough profile off the finger to not catch on garments or hair. Don't be fooled by the subtle size of this ring; it is sturdy and will stand up to daily wear. Gem Avenue has the look you're searching for right here with yet another fine piece from our collection. Add it to yours today!* Stamped 925* 3mm wide band* 12mm at widest partRing will be shipped in a Free gift box making it easy for you to surprise your special someone. Thank you for shopping at Gem Avenue! | [
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1889383082 | The Culprit Was a Fly
| Lisa Funari-Willever is a lifelong resident of the Chambersburg section of Trenton, New Jersey. Lisa received B.S. degrees in Elementary Education and Sociology from The College of New Jersey (formerly Trenton State College). In 1992 Lisa started her teaching career at the Joyce Kilmer Elementary School in the Trenton School District, where she has taught both the second and fourth grades. She continues to be employed as a fourth grade teacher at Joyce Kilmer. Lisa is a member of the New Jersey Reading Association, National Education Association, New Jersey Education Association and Trenton Education Association. Her husband, Todd Willever, is a professional firefighter with the Trenton Fire Department. | [
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Lisa Funari-Willever is a lifelong resident of the Chambersburg section of Trenton, New Jersey. Lisa received B.S. degrees in Elementary Education and Sociology from The College of New Jersey (formerly Trenton State College). In 1992 Lisa started her teaching career at the Joyce Kilmer Elementary School in the Trenton School District, where she has taught both the second and fourth grades. She continues to be employed as a fourth grade teacher at Joyce Kilmer. Lisa is a member of the New Jersey Reading Association, National Education Association, New Jersey Education Association and Trenton Education Association. Her husband, Todd Willever, is a professional firefighter with the Trenton Fire Department. | 1,681 |
1893190056 | Digital Typography : Practical Advice for Getting theType You Want When You Want It (Pocket Primers)
| Frank J. Romano, Series Editor. Chairman and Distinguished Professor of Digital Publishing,Rochester Institute of Technology; Ron Goldberg, author. Finishing and Imaging Management, Banta Corp. | [
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B0007HHU54 | The once and future king
| 'Magnificent and tragic, and irrestible mixture of gaiety and pathos' The Sunday Times 'This ambitious work will long remain a memorial to an author who is at once civilized, learned, witty and humane' Times Literary Supplement --This text refers to the Hardcover edition. T. H. White is the author of the classic Arthurian fantasy The Once and Future King, among other works. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. What pleasures await in this exceptional production of T.H. White's classic retelling of the tales of King Arthur and Sir Kay and Merlin and the Sword and Round Table in magical once-upon-a-time England. For those who have never read these five books, prepare to be surprised by their adultness, their laugh-out-loud humor and tongue-in-cheek commentary on modern life; for those who know them well, prepare to be delighted with Neville Jason's transcendent reading. The lovely timbre of his narrative voice, his rhythmic, easy pacing and host of individual characterizations transport listeners into White's weird and wonderful otherworld as quickly as Alice slipped through the looking glass. This long production is so entrancing that one wishes it would never end. The beautiful packaging and helpful notes add to the satisfaction. A.C.S. Winner of AudioFile Earphones Award AudioFile 2009, Portland, Maine --This text refers to the Audio CD edition. | [
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B000EOXK72 | Mr. Clean Loving Hands Latex Gloves, 2-Pack, Size Large, (Pack of 12)
| The Mr. Clean Loving Hands 2-Pack of Latex Gloves are made from quality materials and meet our rigorous testing standards for both fit and function. These gloves are reusable for everyday jobs. | [
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1555831559 | Changing Pitches (Old Edition)
| Journalist Kluger's first novel takes the form of a diary and scrapbook kept for one season by Scotty MacKay, aging star pitcher for the hapless Washington Senators. PW said, "as a parody of jock journals, this book misses by lampooning the cast instead of the medium." Copyright 1989 Reed Business Information, Inc. A lively, smart alecky, first novel. -- LIBRARY JOURNAL, May 15, 1984Changing Pitches moves like a knuckleball for the mind in its unleering dealings with love in, out of, and for baseball. This one is the write stuff. -- LOS ANGELES TIMES, August 19, 1984Spontaneous, witty and immediate. 'Changing Pitches' is an auspicious beginning. -- THE NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW: July 15, 1984Spontaneous, witty and immediate. Changing Pitches is an auspicious beginning. -- THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 15, 1984 --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition. STEVE KLUGER is a card-carrying Baby Boomer who grew up during the Sixties with only two heroes: Tom Seaver and Ethel Merman. Few were able to grasp the concept. His fiction and stage plays have covered subjects as far-ranging as World War II, rock and roll, and the Titanic, and as close to the heart as falling in love, baseball, and the Boston Red Sox (though the latter two frequently have nothing to do with one another). Changing Pitches was his first novel. --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition. | [
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B00008AV28 | Henckels Wooden Flatware Caddy
| This flatware caddy makes it easy to carry utensils from kitchen table to patio and back for more casual meals. The compact caddy measures 5-1/2 by 5-1/2 inches around and 10-3/8 inches tall and has the capacity for 12 five-piece place settings. Four individual compartments separate knives, spoons, salad forks, and dinner forks so utensils can be located quickly to set the table. The caddy is made of sturdy hardwood for long-lasting use. --Cristina Vaamonde This attractive flatware tray from JA Henckels is crafted of bamboo. A perfect way to store your Henckels flatware. Use in a kitchen drawer or on your kitchen countertop. | [
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B0009H5SGK | JET 708116K JWBS-14MW 14-Inch 1 Horsepower Bandsaw with Micro Adjustable Guide Blocks,115/230-Volt
| Giving you room to maneuver, no matter what the project, this 14-inch band saw has a capacity of 6 by 13-1/2 inches and is packed with well thought-out features: The table tilts 45 degrees to the right and 10 degrees to the left so that you can shift angles and directions easily; a V-groove blade guide ensures consistent and positive alignment, and the graphite-impregnated polymer JET blocks in the blade guides, promise quicker setup and a cooler-running blade. The 1 hp, one-phase, 115/230-volt motor can get a 1/8-to-3/4-inch blade moving at 3 speeds of 735, 1470, and 2350 sfpm. The extra-large 15-by-15-inch cast-iron worktable offsets to provide you with a larger work area in front of the blade. Standard equipment includes the stand, 4-inch dust chute, and a 3/8-inch band saw blade. Includes JWBS-14MW 14 in. Band Saw - 708116K | [
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B000H6EH1K | LRP57123 LRP V10 Spec.4 12T Double
| This is the Associated/LRP V10 Spec4 12 Turn Double Wind / Modified Motor. / / FEATURES: Dual ball bearing supported / Adjustable timing / Wet magnets / Machine wound armature / Clip-on bullet connectors for easy no-solder installation / Pre-installed capacitor / Stand-up style brushes with eyelets / / INCLUDES: One 12 turn Double wind motor / Two clip-on motor leads with bullet style connectors (3" long) / / REQUIRES: A pinion gear designed for the model the motor is being mounted in / and installation following the model's manual / / SPECS: Length: 2.26" (57.5mm) (can and endbell) / Diameter: 1.42" (36mm) / Shaft diameter: 1/8" / RPM: 41,100 / Power: 179w / Operating Voltage: 4.8v - 9.6v | [
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0802411371 | Embraced by the Cross: Discovering Principles of Christian Faith & Life
| L.E. MAXWELL founded Prairie Bible Institute in Three Hills, Alberta, Canada, in 1922. In his fifty-seven years of service with the school he held many titles, including professor, principal, and president.c.2002 | [
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B000N1DWK6 | 20 Inch W Recurved Hummingbird Pendant Ceiling Fixture
| Color Theme: Lt Peach Pink Purple/Blue SeafoamCollection: Tiffany Floral Art Glass AnimalsA nectar seeking teal colored hummingbird drinks from blush pink roses on this beautiful recurve shaped stained glass shade with scalloped panels edged in peach tinted glass. Inspired by nature meyda tiffany presents this charming pendant with chain and canopy in a hand applied mahogany bronze finish. | [
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B000PJ5C3G | Audiovox Audiovox Li-Ion Battery For 7025
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B0002KV296 | Christmas With the Trapp Family Singers
| The Trapp Family lives on! The grandchildren of the Von Trapps, the famous family depicted in The Sound of Music , continue to tour, and the Trapps' long-out-of-print holiday recordings for American Decca are back: Stille Nacht; Carol of the Drum; Deine Wangelen; In Nativitate Domini 25 in all, CD debut! | [
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B00000K2CE | Trick Question
| Most people know Caustic Resin only through their collaboration with Built to Spill or through frontman Brett Netson's work on several Built to Spill releases. While the assumption that Caustic Resin is only Built to Spill's lesser sibling is certainly unfair, its also understandable. With the exception of Netson's voice, Caustic Resin sounds like Built to Spill's less adventurous side. But the vocal will probably be enough to turn most people off to the Idaho natives. Netson's voice is scratchy, straining, and angry -- a less charismatic Axl Rose. When compared to Doug Marstch's voice, its easy to see why Built to Spill is in the indie rock elite and Caustic Resin is on the fringe; when faced with a choice between a vulnerable, sugary, high-pitched strain or a deep gravelly yell, it becomes obvious. With Trick Question, Netson does his best to leap from Martsch's shadow into the limelight. The styling of the record is extremely eclectic. Influences range from Dinosaur Jr., Nick Cave, to even Can. The recording process for Trick Question is a good indicator for how so many sounds emerged on one record. Instead of sitting down in the studio and writing together, each band member went off and wrote his own stuff, each member allotted a certain number of songs. Each then brought the songs back to the group, where they laid it down on the spot. Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't. "Nice Wings" uses a collage of found sounds -- clipping shears and a shotgun blast -- to form a marching beat. It is easily the most accomplished and inventive song on the record, a cross between Roxy Music and David Bowie. Unfortunately, the majority of the songs are forgettable, but the two or three standouts should be enough to attract new fans to another of Idaho's treasures. ~ Yancey Strickler, All Music Guide | [
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Most people know Caustic Resin only through their collaboration with Built to Spill or through frontman Brett Netson's work on several Built to Spill releases. While the assumption that Caustic Resin is only Built to Spill's lesser sibling is certainly unfair, its also understandable. With the exception of Netson's voice, Caustic Resin sounds like Built to Spill's less adventurous side. But the vocal will probably be enough to turn most people off to the Idaho natives. Netson's voice is scratchy, straining, and angry -- a less charismatic Axl Rose. When compared to Doug Marstch's voice, its easy to see why Built to Spill is in the indie rock elite and Caustic Resin is on the fringe; when faced with a choice between a vulnerable, sugary, high-pitched strain or a deep gravelly yell, it becomes obvious. With Trick Question, Netson does his best to leap from Martsch's shadow into the limelight. The styling of the record is extremely eclectic. Influences range from Dinosaur Jr., Nick Cave, to even Can. The recording process for Trick Question is a good indicator for how so many sounds emerged on one record. Instead of sitting down in the studio and writing together, each band member went off and wrote his own stuff, each member allotted a certain number of songs. Each then brought the songs back to the group, where they laid it down on the spot. Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't. "Nice Wings" uses a collage of found sounds -- clipping shears and a shotgun blast -- to form a marching beat. It is easily the most accomplished and inventive song on the record, a cross between Roxy Music and David Bowie. Unfortunately, the majority of the songs are forgettable, but the two or three standouts should be enough to attract new fans to another of Idaho's treasures. ~ Yancey Strickler, All Music Guide | 1,693 |
393114156X | Director's Cut
| John Waters has been thumbing his nose at Hollywood for more than 30 years, creating movies that are both shocking and hilarious. Now he reveals another obsession, yet another string to his artistic bow. In this collection of photographs, Waters uses his camera to "re-direct" his favorite movies, juxtaposing images to create works that explore, expand upon, and sometimes overturn the intentions of the original directors. In Susan Slade, for example, he distills an early 1960s melodrama into 16 photographs. The resulting images manage somehow to combine kitschy appeal with a degree of emotional impact that transcends that of the film itself. Waters also works with images from his own life and movies--including a sequence filmed in 1966 where Divine plays Jackie Kennedy in a reenactment of JFK's assassination. In another bravura performance, Liz Taylor is transformed through plastic surgery into Waters himself. Waters admits that his project is to photograph "a favorite movie the way I want to remember it, no matter what the original director had in mind." The result is a collection that documents one man's obsessive and deeply kinky love affair with movies--the kind of love affair in which one partner brings a whip and the other brings a gallon of olive oil and a volleyball team. | [
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