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Mikasa Princess oval 5x7 crystal frame

Beautiful crystal picture frame

Mikasa Princess oval 5x7 crystal frame Beautiful crystal picture frame

B0006CYBVG

The virgin in the garden

"Comic, well plotted, immensely touching... Gaudy excitement and splendour" The Times "One to be reckoned with. It cannot be glibly praised or readily dismissed; it is, massively, there, and demands serious consideration" Financial Times "An ambitious novel [whose] narrative everywhere displays knowledge and intelligence" Times Literary Supplement --This text refers to the Paperback edition. The Virgin in the Garden is a wonderfully erudite entertainment in which enlightenment and sexuality, Elizabethan drama and contemporary comedy, intersect richly and unpredictably. --This text refers to the Paperback edition. A.S. Byatt is the author of the novels Possession (winner of the Booker Prize in 1990), The Game, and the sequence The Virgin in the Garden, Still Life, and Babel Tower. She has also written two novellas, published together as Angels and Insects, and four collections of shorter works, including The Matisse Stories and The Djinn in the Nightingale's Eye. Educated at Cambridge, she was a senior lecturer in English at University College, London, before becoming a full-time writer in 1983. A distinguished critic as well as a novelist, she lives in London. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

The virgin in the garden "Comic, well plotted, immensely touching... Gaudy excitement and splendour" The Times "One to be reckoned with. It cannot be glibly praised or readily dismissed; it is, massively, there, and demands serious consideration" Financial Times "An ambitious novel [whose] narrative everywhere displays knowledge and intelligence" Times Literary Supplement --This text refers to the Paperback edition. The Virgin in the Garden is a wonderfully erudite entertainment in which enlightenment and sexuality, Elizabethan drama and contemporary comedy, intersect richly and unpredictably. --This text refers to the Paperback edition. A.S. Byatt is the author of the novels Possession (winner of the Booker Prize in 1990), The Game, and the sequence The Virgin in the Garden, Still Life, and Babel Tower. She has also written two novellas, published together as Angels and Insects, and four collections of shorter works, including The Matisse Stories and The Djinn in the Nightingale's Eye. Educated at Cambridge, she was a senior lecturer in English at University College, London, before becoming a full-time writer in 1983. A distinguished critic as well as a novelist, she lives in London. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

B0009RJPPK

Diva : Grands Airs d'Operas Italiens et Francais

Brand New Product! Ready to despatch in 2-5 business days worldwide international delivery. Established seller since 1999.

Diva : Grands Airs d'Operas Italiens et Francais Brand New Product! Ready to despatch in 2-5 business days worldwide international delivery. Established seller since 1999.

B000E3FV16

Pledge Duster Plus Kit,kit includes One handle and 2 duster refills

"S C JOHNSON WAX" PLEDGE MULTI SURFACE DUSTER Removes Dust. Plus Leaves All Your Surfaces Looking Better. Revolutionary Disposable Duster Features Dust Locking Fibers That Trap & Lock Dust & Pivoting Handle That Conveniently Holds Pledge Multi Surface Spray. The First Duster That Can Be Used Wet Or Dry.

Pledge Duster Plus Kit,kit includes One handle and 2 duster refills "S C JOHNSON WAX" PLEDGE MULTI SURFACE DUSTER Removes Dust. Plus Leaves All Your Surfaces Looking Better. Revolutionary Disposable Duster Features Dust Locking Fibers That Trap & Lock Dust & Pivoting Handle That Conveniently Holds Pledge Multi Surface Spray. The First Duster That Can Be Used Wet Or Dry.

B0007XHKYY

Buxtehude: 7 Sonatas, Op 1

CD Composer: Buxtehude,Dietrich

Buxtehude: 7 Sonatas, Op 1 CD Composer: Buxtehude,Dietrich

B00001O2VT

Sketches

"The composer draws inspiration from the dreams, courage and creativity of artists, explorers and inventors through the ages. It's his own creativity that shines through, however, as the album's 10 songs incorporate a variety of musical influences." -- Ross Valley Reporter Apr. 1998Sketches "by composer/keyboardist Kurt Bestor delivers a winner with each track." -- New Age Voice Oct. 1997 Ranked # 1 in Radio Airplay for two consecutive months by the New Age Voice, Sketches is an orchestral celebration sparked by the genius and inspiration of some of the world's most noted artisans, inventors and dreamers. The album features ten original compositions ranging from sophisticated new age to compelling classical styles.

Sketches "The composer draws inspiration from the dreams, courage and creativity of artists, explorers and inventors through the ages. It's his own creativity that shines through, however, as the album's 10 songs incorporate a variety of musical influences." -- Ross Valley Reporter Apr. 1998Sketches "by composer/keyboardist Kurt Bestor delivers a winner with each track." -- New Age Voice Oct. 1997 Ranked # 1 in Radio Airplay for two consecutive months by the New Age Voice, Sketches is an orchestral celebration sparked by the genius and inspiration of some of the world's most noted artisans, inventors and dreamers. The album features ten original compositions ranging from sophisticated new age to compelling classical styles.

B00001O2VV

One Silent Night

Pianist Kurt Bestor's One Silent Night is perhaps as lovely and elegant as holiday recordings get. That's lofty praise, but this is a splendid, endearing package. Better known for more elaborate, orchestrated Christmas productions, Bestor probes straight to the emotional core of the season with his affecting solo piano treatment of 11 traditional carols. His arrangements employ subtle harmonic shifts that can evoke comparisons to Liz Story at her finest, infusing his interpretations with a peaceful eloquence that is utterly free of schmaltz and sentimental clichs. Other than a botched fingering about two minutes into "Oh Tannenbaum," Bestor performs with grace, intelligence, and quiet power, at times making your heart skip with his phrasing on pieces such as "Ding, Dong Merrily on High" and "Sussex Carole," a small jewel that opens "Olde English Suite." One Silent Night merits an audience beyond Bestor's traditional Mormon fan base. --Terry Wood This album completely diverges from the orchestral style of Kurt Bestor's other holiday albums, delightfully demonstrating his range of talent. A solo piano album, One Silent Night has surprisingly complex arrangements of many traditional songs. This is one that shouldn't be missed.

One Silent Night Pianist Kurt Bestor's One Silent Night is perhaps as lovely and elegant as holiday recordings get. That's lofty praise, but this is a splendid, endearing package. Better known for more elaborate, orchestrated Christmas productions, Bestor probes straight to the emotional core of the season with his affecting solo piano treatment of 11 traditional carols. His arrangements employ subtle harmonic shifts that can evoke comparisons to Liz Story at her finest, infusing his interpretations with a peaceful eloquence that is utterly free of schmaltz and sentimental clichs. Other than a botched fingering about two minutes into "Oh Tannenbaum," Bestor performs with grace, intelligence, and quiet power, at times making your heart skip with his phrasing on pieces such as "Ding, Dong Merrily on High" and "Sussex Carole," a small jewel that opens "Olde English Suite." One Silent Night merits an audience beyond Bestor's traditional Mormon fan base. --Terry Wood This album completely diverges from the orchestral style of Kurt Bestor's other holiday albums, delightfully demonstrating his range of talent. A solo piano album, One Silent Night has surprisingly complex arrangements of many traditional songs. This is one that shouldn't be missed.

B000EXZIL4

NEW TONES [Vinyl]

Homemade Detroit electronics and huge horn sections blast big band funk and riotous jazz. Nomo's roots are firmly planted in the fertile soil of African polyrhythm and American free jazz and the band puts on a must-see live show. "New Tones" is a full-color, spiritual soundscape that marries the exotic with the gritty. "Nomo can get to the smoking funk of the Africa 70 and Egypt 80, not unlike the way Jerry Gonzalez cut up his Latin jazz and hard bop album 'Crossroads' with snippets of authentic, percussion-only rumbas to take the listener to Cuba between Latin takes on Monk and Mingus" - Dusted Magazine.

NEW TONES [Vinyl] Homemade Detroit electronics and huge horn sections blast big band funk and riotous jazz. Nomo's roots are firmly planted in the fertile soil of African polyrhythm and American free jazz and the band puts on a must-see live show. "New Tones" is a full-color, spiritual soundscape that marries the exotic with the gritty. "Nomo can get to the smoking funk of the Africa 70 and Egypt 80, not unlike the way Jerry Gonzalez cut up his Latin jazz and hard bop album 'Crossroads' with snippets of authentic, percussion-only rumbas to take the listener to Cuba between Latin takes on Monk and Mingus" - Dusted Magazine.

B00001O2VR

Noel

"Like the first two (Christmas) CDs, the new recording...is still recognizably Bestor...but it goes its own way, in a more ethnic direction...Bestor set out to evoke a time when Christmas and the world in general were more optimistic, less commercial, a time when Christmas came after Thanksgiving." -- Utah County Journal Nov. 1995

Noel "Like the first two (Christmas) CDs, the new recording...is still recognizably Bestor...but it goes its own way, in a more ethnic direction...Bestor set out to evoke a time when Christmas and the world in general were more optimistic, less commercial, a time when Christmas came after Thanksgiving." -- Utah County Journal Nov. 1995

B0007XHKYO

Britten: Piano Concerto; Johnson Over Jordan (Suite)

CD Composer: Britten,Benjamin

Britten: Piano Concerto; Johnson Over Jordan (Suite) CD Composer: Britten,Benjamin

B00001O2VI

Lemuel West In Good Company

Lemuel West In Good Company by Lemuel WestThis product is manufactured on demand using CD-R recordable media. Amazon.com's standard return policy will apply.

Lemuel West In Good Company Lemuel West In Good Company by Lemuel WestThis product is manufactured on demand using CD-R recordable media. Amazon.com's standard return policy will apply.

B00001O2VJ

Christmas 1

Kurt Bestor Christmas Volume One "is a spectacular recording, full of joyous melodies, beautifully executed arrangements and performances and warm, welcoming sound." -- CD Review Dec. 1989 The first in a series of highly popular albums, Kurt Bestor Christmas Volume One is a fully orchestrated album which has delighted listeners for season after season. From the bold sound of Carol Of The Bells, to the sweetly calm Silent Night, this is one album you will never tire of.

Christmas 1 Kurt Bestor Christmas Volume One "is a spectacular recording, full of joyous melodies, beautifully executed arrangements and performances and warm, welcoming sound." -- CD Review Dec. 1989 The first in a series of highly popular albums, Kurt Bestor Christmas Volume One is a fully orchestrated album which has delighted listeners for season after season. From the bold sound of Carol Of The Bells, to the sweetly calm Silent Night, this is one album you will never tire of.

B00001O2VD

Let's Wiggle

The Wiggles are fast becoming the 2- to 6-year-old crowd's answer to the Fab Four in their native Australia, inciting ants-in-the-pants squirming, squeals of delight, and worshipful sing-alongs all across the nation. With their eponymous TV show, they're poised to widen the Wigglemania. On Let's Wiggle, Anthony Field (the blue-shirted Wiggle), Murray Cook (the red-shirted one), Greg Page (always in yellow), and Jeff Fatt (perennially purple) and their costumed pals Dorothy the Dinosaur, Captain Feathersword, Henry the Octopus, and Wags the Dog settle in for some serious silliness on such songs as "Fly Through the Air," "I Look in the Mirror," and "Little Brown Ant." Simple musical arrangements and easy-to-grasp themes ("I love it when it rains / And I lie in bed at night / I listen to it patter" is the extent of one lyric) pave the way for attentive listening. The Wiggles also earn a nod in the credibility category: 13 of this album's songs were written by group members (the rest, like "Sing a Song of Polly" and "Bound for South Australia" are traditional songs), and they even handle their own guitars. Overall, despite what sometimes feels like overkill on the Australia angle (lots of kangaroos and kookaburras scamper through these songs), parents would be hard-pressed to find a better bunch of guys for their preschoolers to wiggle with. --Tammy La Gorce

Let's Wiggle The Wiggles are fast becoming the 2- to 6-year-old crowd's answer to the Fab Four in their native Australia, inciting ants-in-the-pants squirming, squeals of delight, and worshipful sing-alongs all across the nation. With their eponymous TV show, they're poised to widen the Wigglemania. On Let's Wiggle, Anthony Field (the blue-shirted Wiggle), Murray Cook (the red-shirted one), Greg Page (always in yellow), and Jeff Fatt (perennially purple) and their costumed pals Dorothy the Dinosaur, Captain Feathersword, Henry the Octopus, and Wags the Dog settle in for some serious silliness on such songs as "Fly Through the Air," "I Look in the Mirror," and "Little Brown Ant." Simple musical arrangements and easy-to-grasp themes ("I love it when it rains / And I lie in bed at night / I listen to it patter" is the extent of one lyric) pave the way for attentive listening. The Wiggles also earn a nod in the credibility category: 13 of this album's songs were written by group members (the rest, like "Sing a Song of Polly" and "Bound for South Australia" are traditional songs), and they even handle their own guitars. Overall, despite what sometimes feels like overkill on the Australia angle (lots of kangaroos and kookaburras scamper through these songs), parents would be hard-pressed to find a better bunch of guys for their preschoolers to wiggle with. --Tammy La Gorce

B000FMWKC4

-133 Buna O-Ring, 70A Durometer, Black, 1-13/16" ID, 2" OD, 3/32" Width (Pack of 25)

This O-ring is made of black Buna-nitrile, is round in cross-section, has a durometer of 70A, and is designed for use in a wide variety of sealing applications. Buna-nitrile can have high tensile strength, and abrasion, tear, and compression set resistance. It can be used in temperatures between -30 degrees F (-34 degrees C) to 250 degrees F (121 degrees C), and is compatible for use with petroleum, HFA, HFB and HFC fluids, vegetable oil, alcohol, acids and aliphatic hydrocarbons. Buna-nitrile is vulnerable to acetone, ethers, esters, ozone, sunlight and weathering and should therefore not be used in ozone-generating electric motors, welding equipment, or in applications with exposure to UV light. This Buna O-ring has a shore durometer of 70A. Shore durometer is the hardness of a material, and its resistance to permanent indentation. A higher durometer value indicates greater resistance to indentation on a scale of 0 to 100, with 100 indicating no indentation. O-rings commonly provide a pressure and fluid seal between cylindrically shaped, overlapping mating surfaces and are commonly seen in engines, faucets, flanges, valves, and various cylinders. They are circular in shape, with a round cross section, and a hole in the center, similar to a doughnut. O-rings are available in various sizes, and can be ordered based on required nominal inside diameter (ID), outer diameter (OD), and cross-sectional (CS) diameter. These Buna-nitrile O-rings meet standards defined by Aerospace Standard AS568A, which is the Aerospace Size Standard for O-rings.

-133 Buna O-Ring, 70A Durometer, Black, 1-13/16" ID, 2" OD, 3/32" Width (Pack of 25) This O-ring is made of black Buna-nitrile, is round in cross-section, has a durometer of 70A, and is designed for use in a wide variety of sealing applications. Buna-nitrile can have high tensile strength, and abrasion, tear, and compression set resistance. It can be used in temperatures between -30 degrees F (-34 degrees C) to 250 degrees F (121 degrees C), and is compatible for use with petroleum, HFA, HFB and HFC fluids, vegetable oil, alcohol, acids and aliphatic hydrocarbons. Buna-nitrile is vulnerable to acetone, ethers, esters, ozone, sunlight and weathering and should therefore not be used in ozone-generating electric motors, welding equipment, or in applications with exposure to UV light. This Buna O-ring has a shore durometer of 70A. Shore durometer is the hardness of a material, and its resistance to permanent indentation. A higher durometer value indicates greater resistance to indentation on a scale of 0 to 100, with 100 indicating no indentation. O-rings commonly provide a pressure and fluid seal between cylindrically shaped, overlapping mating surfaces and are commonly seen in engines, faucets, flanges, valves, and various cylinders. They are circular in shape, with a round cross section, and a hole in the center, similar to a doughnut. O-rings are available in various sizes, and can be ordered based on required nominal inside diameter (ID), outer diameter (OD), and cross-sectional (CS) diameter. These Buna-nitrile O-rings meet standards defined by Aerospace Standard AS568A, which is the Aerospace Size Standard for O-rings.

B000EI64CG

Invicta Men's 3040 Subaqua Collection Noma II Automatic Watch

With its most inspired creations yet, Invicta demonstrates its technical and design prowess, offering timepieces of style for extreme value."We have long held firm to the belief that supremely crafted timepieces can be offered for extremely modest sums. It is the founding principle of our flagship and the radical notion that still drives us today. By being true to our convictions, we will continue to turn the balance of power, and deliver true Swiss luxury to anyone who desires it. Let all those who possess our timepieces and pass through our doors witness the quality, value and care in every piece we create, and the spirit of never-ending possibilities in everything we do."These are the words that greet visitors and motivate team members inside the Invicta Watch Group's new worldwide headquarters. Emblazoned in stainless steel, it has been the Invicta message since Day One. With each new timepiece, the company sends up a flare for those looking to be defined not by how much they spend, but how wisely they spend. With its strong collections, the gutsy Swiss brand is guaranteed to keep attracting followers. The art of the craft. Inside an Invicta WorkshopIt takes years of training and a great deal of pride to achieve glorious Swiss timepieces by hand. But it takes guts and the courage of your convictions to make those timepieces affordable for everyone who appreciates them. At our Swiss workshops, we mix time-honored traditions with a little bit of horse sense every single day to produce the greatest values in the watch-making world.

Invicta Men's 3040 Subaqua Collection Noma II Automatic Watch With its most inspired creations yet, Invicta demonstrates its technical and design prowess, offering timepieces of style for extreme value."We have long held firm to the belief that supremely crafted timepieces can be offered for extremely modest sums. It is the founding principle of our flagship and the radical notion that still drives us today. By being true to our convictions, we will continue to turn the balance of power, and deliver true Swiss luxury to anyone who desires it. Let all those who possess our timepieces and pass through our doors witness the quality, value and care in every piece we create, and the spirit of never-ending possibilities in everything we do."These are the words that greet visitors and motivate team members inside the Invicta Watch Group's new worldwide headquarters. Emblazoned in stainless steel, it has been the Invicta message since Day One. With each new timepiece, the company sends up a flare for those looking to be defined not by how much they spend, but how wisely they spend. With its strong collections, the gutsy Swiss brand is guaranteed to keep attracting followers. The art of the craft. Inside an Invicta WorkshopIt takes years of training and a great deal of pride to achieve glorious Swiss timepieces by hand. But it takes guts and the courage of your convictions to make those timepieces affordable for everyone who appreciates them. At our Swiss workshops, we mix time-honored traditions with a little bit of horse sense every single day to produce the greatest values in the watch-making world.

1857993330

Quick and the Dead Pb

Janine di Giovanni was born in America in 1961. She worked for the Associated Press until 1987, when she moved to London, whence she has reported from Latin America, Bosnia and the West Bank. She is the author of Against the Stranger: Lives in Occupied Territory and The Quick and the Dead: Under Siege in Sa

Quick and the Dead Pb Janine di Giovanni was born in America in 1961. She worked for the Associated Press until 1987, when she moved to London, whence she has reported from Latin America, Bosnia and the West Bank. She is the author of Against the Stranger: Lives in Occupied Territory and The Quick and the Dead: Under Siege in Sa

1580530966

Tomorrow's Transportation: Changing Cities, Economies, and Lives (Artech House Its Library)

William L. Garrison is Professor Emeritus of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of California at Berkeley and Emeritus Research Engineer at the Institute for Transportation Studies at Berkeley. He received his Ph.D. from Northwestern University and has served on committees of the National Science Foundation, the Federal Highway Administration, the Federal Mass Transit Administration, and the National Research Council. Jerry D. Ward is the former Director of Research and Development Policy for the United States Department of Transportation, a guest lecturer in transportation at MIT, and was a senior associate in transportation for the Office of Technology Assessment of the U.S. Congress. He received his B.S. in Physics from CalTech and his M.S. in Business Economics from the University of California at Los Angeles.

Tomorrow's Transportation: Changing Cities, Economies, and Lives (Artech House Its Library) William L. Garrison is Professor Emeritus of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of California at Berkeley and Emeritus Research Engineer at the Institute for Transportation Studies at Berkeley. He received his Ph.D. from Northwestern University and has served on committees of the National Science Foundation, the Federal Highway Administration, the Federal Mass Transit Administration, and the National Research Council. Jerry D. Ward is the former Director of Research and Development Policy for the United States Department of Transportation, a guest lecturer in transportation at MIT, and was a senior associate in transportation for the Office of Technology Assessment of the U.S. Congress. He received his B.S. in Physics from CalTech and his M.S. in Business Economics from the University of California at Los Angeles.

B00085FCIM

Square Cookie Cutter

3" metal cookie cutter.

Square Cookie Cutter 3" metal cookie cutter.

B000630B00

Pilot Motorsports PM-155B Manual Shift Knob, Matted Silver Finish w/ Blue LED Light

L.E.D backlit in blue to display the shift patern. Adds an aggressive style to any vehicle's interior with manual transmission.easy to install.Matte silver finish.

Pilot Motorsports PM-155B Manual Shift Knob, Matted Silver Finish w/ Blue LED Light L.E.D backlit in blue to display the shift patern. Adds an aggressive style to any vehicle's interior with manual transmission.easy to install.Matte silver finish.

B000CCBINY

Freedom Design 40367 Rear Wing, Turbo Style, For Select Mitsubishi Cars

WING W/LED ECLIPSE 95-99

Freedom Design 40367 Rear Wing, Turbo Style, For Select Mitsubishi Cars WING W/LED ECLIPSE 95-99

B000V0R412

Amazon.com: 3Pc Mighty Mouse.(AS SHOWN,XL): Toys & Games

Our Plus Size Sexy Minnie Mouse Costume features a stretch spandex dress with built-in petticoat, belt and ears.

Amazon.com: 3Pc Mighty Mouse.(AS SHOWN,XL): Toys & Games Our Plus Size Sexy Minnie Mouse Costume features a stretch spandex dress with built-in petticoat, belt and ears.

B0002HKRMM

Panasonic DVD-S47K Progressive Scan Multiformat DVD Player , Black

Enjoy the best Hollywood has to offer with the Panasonic DVD-S47K, which delivers crisp, high-resolution DVD playback whether you're watching a big-budget action blockbuster or a credit-card-financed indie film. As with many newer DVD players, the DVD-S47K employs progressive scan technology, which creates a picture signal with double the scan lines of a conventional interlaced picture. The higher-resolution format produces a noticeably sharper image that faithfully replicates the footage you see at the movie theater, though viewers must own a 480p-compatible TV to benefit from it. Couple that with the unit's extremely accurate MPEG video decoders, and owners will receive topnotch video quality with every frame. The DVD-S47K is capable of playing far more than video DVDs, however, with support for DVD-R, DVD-RAM, and DVD-Audio discs, along with audio CDs, CD-R/RW discs, and WMA and MP3 files. The unit also features built-in Dolby Digital and DTS surround decoders, so users with compatible surround receivers can enjoy full-bodied 5.1- or 6.1-channel audio. Listeners who are frustrated by the loss of the highest frequencies in compressed digital formats will appreciate the multi re-mastering function, which examines MP3 and soundtrack files and restores the top frequencies. While many of these notes are too high for human ears, their presence conveys a more authentic overall sound. The DVD-S47K also includes many essential DVD features, such as variable and auto zoom, 200x high-speed scan, dialogue and depth enhancers, and a sleep timer. An additional plus is the position memory function, which stores an exact point on a DVD (such as a particularly treasured scene) and replays it whenever you like, regardless of whether you've played other discs in the interim. The DVD player can memorize positions on up to five DVDs, letting you save a host of favorite moments. Other components connect to the unit through the two component video outputs (one with 480p/480i switching), single S-video output, and single composite video output. The device also features two digital audio outputs (one coaxial and one optical) and a traditional two-channel audio output. What's in the Box DVD player, remote control, user's manual.

Panasonic DVD-S47K Progressive Scan Multiformat DVD Player , Black Enjoy the best Hollywood has to offer with the Panasonic DVD-S47K, which delivers crisp, high-resolution DVD playback whether you're watching a big-budget action blockbuster or a credit-card-financed indie film. As with many newer DVD players, the DVD-S47K employs progressive scan technology, which creates a picture signal with double the scan lines of a conventional interlaced picture. The higher-resolution format produces a noticeably sharper image that faithfully replicates the footage you see at the movie theater, though viewers must own a 480p-compatible TV to benefit from it. Couple that with the unit's extremely accurate MPEG video decoders, and owners will receive topnotch video quality with every frame. The DVD-S47K is capable of playing far more than video DVDs, however, with support for DVD-R, DVD-RAM, and DVD-Audio discs, along with audio CDs, CD-R/RW discs, and WMA and MP3 files. The unit also features built-in Dolby Digital and DTS surround decoders, so users with compatible surround receivers can enjoy full-bodied 5.1- or 6.1-channel audio. Listeners who are frustrated by the loss of the highest frequencies in compressed digital formats will appreciate the multi re-mastering function, which examines MP3 and soundtrack files and restores the top frequencies. While many of these notes are too high for human ears, their presence conveys a more authentic overall sound. The DVD-S47K also includes many essential DVD features, such as variable and auto zoom, 200x high-speed scan, dialogue and depth enhancers, and a sleep timer. An additional plus is the position memory function, which stores an exact point on a DVD (such as a particularly treasured scene) and replays it whenever you like, regardless of whether you've played other discs in the interim. The DVD player can memorize positions on up to five DVDs, letting you save a host of favorite moments. Other components connect to the unit through the two component video outputs (one with 480p/480i switching), single S-video output, and single composite video output. The device also features two digital audio outputs (one coaxial and one optical) and a traditional two-channel audio output. What's in the Box DVD player, remote control, user's manual.

0881410187

The Eucharist: Sacrament of the Kingdom

Text: English (translation) Original Language: Russian --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

The Eucharist: Sacrament of the Kingdom Text: English (translation) Original Language: Russian --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

1556228260

Looking For Texas: Essays from the Coffee Ring Journal

Rick Vanderpool and his artist wife live in Commerce, Texas, where they share an art studio called Prairie Rose Studio.

Looking For Texas: Essays from the Coffee Ring Journal Rick Vanderpool and his artist wife live in Commerce, Texas, where they share an art studio called Prairie Rose Studio.

B0002OG2OM

Gael Onyx Titanium Band

Exquisite titanium ring with genuine onyx, 6mm wide - All of our rings are custom made, please contact us for any customizations!

Gael Onyx Titanium Band Exquisite titanium ring with genuine onyx, 6mm wide - All of our rings are custom made, please contact us for any customizations!

1590590023

Internationalization and Localization Using Microsoft .NET

Written for the IT manager or developer planning to bring software to today's global markets, Internationalization and Localization Using Microsoft .NET provides a solid blueprint for success with the new and improved support for multilingual software available in .NET. As a veteran of building software for multiple languages (with considerable experience with Visual Basic 6), author Nick Symmonds shares his insight about techniques that work best for internationalizing software. Early sections establish guiding principles on how to use "resource bundles" for all graphics and strings in your software. In an interesting early section, the author glances at the very different meanings of certain colors in Western and Eastern cultures, showing the dangers of making easy assumptions about how the visual elements of your software will travel. Subsequent chapters look at how these string and graphics resources worked in the old Visual Basic 6. Here the author shows off a way to extend the support for multiple resource files in VB6. (Normally, VB6 supports only a single bundle.) The text then zeros in on the new support for multilingual software in Microsoft's .NET platform, including default support for over a half-dozen calendars and tracking virtually all the world's languages (and dialects) with support for enumerating cultural regions. Most importantly, with .NET you can use XML-based resource files for storing culturally dependent strings and graphics separately. (Of course, based on this infrastructure, it's still up to you to translate your software into multiple languages.) Techniques are illustrated here with two more substantial projects (in both VB .NET and C#). There's a useful custom resource editor and a hotel-booking application (with support for both English and German users). Final sections round out the discussion with the author's advice for localizing software and some hints for translating program text effectively across cultures, including advice for project management. The .NET platform works with some 20 computer languages and is sure to be used on even more human languages as software is written for today's global markets. With good reference sections on the relevant .NET classes and APIs that will be needed to develop multilingual software, some effective sample code, and an expert's perspective on doing the job right, this appealingly concise volume will certainly fill a worthwhile niche. --Richard Dragan Topics covered: Guidelines for internationalizing software (hints for choosing graphics and colors), overview of resource files, GUI design for multinational applications; introduction to Unicode, Visual Basic 6 resource files (including how to use multiple resource bundles), built-in .NET classes for localizing software (calendars, the CultureInfo class, region, and String classes), .NET reflection and threading for internationalization, tutorial to .NET XML-based resource files; resource editing in the Visual Studio .NET IDE, sample code for a custom resource editor with multilingual support, internationalizing GUIs, case study for a hotel-booking application, security issues with .NET resource files (plus .NET versioning, hints for project management, and outsourcing translation for multilingual software), considerations for installation utilities, and VB .NET and C# code examples. Nick Symmonds works for the Integrated System Solutions division of Ingersoll-Rand, developing and integrating security software. He started his professional life as an electronics technician. While getting his bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from the University of Hartford, he started to gravitate toward programming. Nick has spent quite a few years programming in assembly, C, C++, and Visual Basic. Recently, he has latched onto .NET like a lamprey and loves digging into the .NET core. Nick has written several articles on programming and has three books out: Internationalization and Localization Using Microsoft .NET (Apress, 2002), GDI+ Programming in C# and VB .NET (Apress, 2002), and Data Entry and Validation with C# and VB .NET Windows Forms (Apress, 2003). He lives with his family in the northwest hills of Connecticut and has recently become addicted to golf and road cycling. He also enjoys woodworking, hiking, and exploring the hills on his motorcycle.

Internationalization and Localization Using Microsoft .NET Written for the IT manager or developer planning to bring software to today's global markets, Internationalization and Localization Using Microsoft .NET provides a solid blueprint for success with the new and improved support for multilingual software available in .NET. As a veteran of building software for multiple languages (with considerable experience with Visual Basic 6), author Nick Symmonds shares his insight about techniques that work best for internationalizing software. Early sections establish guiding principles on how to use "resource bundles" for all graphics and strings in your software. In an interesting early section, the author glances at the very different meanings of certain colors in Western and Eastern cultures, showing the dangers of making easy assumptions about how the visual elements of your software will travel. Subsequent chapters look at how these string and graphics resources worked in the old Visual Basic 6. Here the author shows off a way to extend the support for multiple resource files in VB6. (Normally, VB6 supports only a single bundle.) The text then zeros in on the new support for multilingual software in Microsoft's .NET platform, including default support for over a half-dozen calendars and tracking virtually all the world's languages (and dialects) with support for enumerating cultural regions. Most importantly, with .NET you can use XML-based resource files for storing culturally dependent strings and graphics separately. (Of course, based on this infrastructure, it's still up to you to translate your software into multiple languages.) Techniques are illustrated here with two more substantial projects (in both VB .NET and C#). There's a useful custom resource editor and a hotel-booking application (with support for both English and German users). Final sections round out the discussion with the author's advice for localizing software and some hints for translating program text effectively across cultures, including advice for project management. The .NET platform works with some 20 computer languages and is sure to be used on even more human languages as software is written for today's global markets. With good reference sections on the relevant .NET classes and APIs that will be needed to develop multilingual software, some effective sample code, and an expert's perspective on doing the job right, this appealingly concise volume will certainly fill a worthwhile niche. --Richard Dragan Topics covered: Guidelines for internationalizing software (hints for choosing graphics and colors), overview of resource files, GUI design for multinational applications; introduction to Unicode, Visual Basic 6 resource files (including how to use multiple resource bundles), built-in .NET classes for localizing software (calendars, the CultureInfo class, region, and String classes), .NET reflection and threading for internationalization, tutorial to .NET XML-based resource files; resource editing in the Visual Studio .NET IDE, sample code for a custom resource editor with multilingual support, internationalizing GUIs, case study for a hotel-booking application, security issues with .NET resource files (plus .NET versioning, hints for project management, and outsourcing translation for multilingual software), considerations for installation utilities, and VB .NET and C# code examples. Nick Symmonds works for the Integrated System Solutions division of Ingersoll-Rand, developing and integrating security software. He started his professional life as an electronics technician. While getting his bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from the University of Hartford, he started to gravitate toward programming. Nick has spent quite a few years programming in assembly, C, C++, and Visual Basic. Recently, he has latched onto .NET like a lamprey and loves digging into the .NET core. Nick has written several articles on programming and has three books out: Internationalization and Localization Using Microsoft .NET (Apress, 2002), GDI+ Programming in C# and VB .NET (Apress, 2002), and Data Entry and Validation with C# and VB .NET Windows Forms (Apress, 2003). He lives with his family in the northwest hills of Connecticut and has recently become addicted to golf and road cycling. He also enjoys woodworking, hiking, and exploring the hills on his motorcycle.

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Not Really the Prisoner of Zenda (Guardians of the Flame #10)

The mood of Rosenberg's third absorbing Guardians of the Flame novel (after 2001's Not Quite Scaramouche) darts between aggressive whimsy and deep introspection, sometimes within a single page. Of the trio of soldiers and friends, only Pirojil remains. Durine is dead, and Kethol has magically adopted the shape of Forinel to prevent Forinel's younger half-brother from inheriting Barony Keranahan. The trio's original dream of someday founding the Three Swords Inn seems further from reality than ever. Stuck with running a barony, Kethol really wants to be a woodsman and soldier. Of course, there are the fringe benefits, like Leria, the nobly born girl he can now marry and who's helping him with the deception. And Kethol has free access to the palace, something useful when you're trying to prevent the Dowager Empress from having the man you used to work for assassinated. Rosenberg's quirky style is on impressive display throughout, but the book is also a serious meditation on identity. Pirojil, Kethol and Leria must come to grips not only with what they must do but with what that means for who they are. Yet for all the philosophical musings, Rosenberg never allows the fun, breezy narrative his readers have come to expect to flag, closing with a twist that fits both the story and the style perfectly.Copyright 2003 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. The new three musketeers (see Rosenberg's Not Exactly the Three Musketeers, 1999) are tailbone-deep in alligators. Kethol the woodcutter's son must magically masquerade as exiled Baron Forinel to keep Forinel's half-brother Miron from seizing the barony, to the detriment of Jason Cullinane and Emperor Thomen. The young wizard Erenor, quick as ever with both a spell and his mouth, helps maintain Kethol's disguise. Ugly Pirojil, probably the deadliest of the three, has a full-time job guarding the others' backs against various local potentates who would just as soon that the baron were Miron. Throw in the emperor's mother, Berelyn, with her own bloody agenda; expect a thoroughly intelligent piece of fantastic entertainment; and get it! Walter Slovotsky and Ellegon the dragon--other regulars in Rosenberg's pastiches of famous swashbucklers (see also Not Quite Scaramouche, 2001)--are also at hand, and if young Thomen survives his mother, he may become a formidable warrior of virtue. A delightful continuation of the Guardians of the Flame. Roland GreenCopyright American Library Association. All rights reserved --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. "If I see a book with Joel Rosenberg's name on it, I buy it. His plots are fast-moving, meticulously crafted, and make his works page-turners from the first to the last."--S. M. Stirling, author of Island in the Sea of Time --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. Joel Rosenberg is the author of the best-selling Guardians of the Flame books as well as the D'Shai and Keepers of the Hidden Ways series. He resides in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Home Front is the first in his Ernest "Sparky" Hemingway mysteries, a delightful new series with a wonderfully quirky character set in the land of the Cohen Brothers' Fargo. Not Really the Prisoner of ZendaPart 1OPENING MOVES1The Widow's WalkPut three nobles in a room for lunch, and before the appetizers are served, you'll have four conspiracies. At least.--Walter SlovotskyThe wind had begun to howl, threatening still more rain, but the Dowager Empress neither quickened nor slowed her already sodden pace.Beralyn Furnael simply refused to be affected; it was no more and no less than that.It wouldn't have been accurate to say that threats meant nothing to her--in fact, the truth was entirely the opposite--but she was far too old, and had far too long been far too stubborn, to let anything as unimportant as the wind move her mind or her feet from any path she had set them on, even if that path was something as familiar and trivial as that of her nightly walk around the ramparts of Biemestren Castle.Yes, there was some truth in what she said: that she needed her exercise, and that the moment that she permitted her traitor body to deny her that need, it would be time to have servants dig a deep grave, next to her husband's, on the hilltop behind the castle that had been theirs, and lie down beside him for all of eternity.Beralyn didn't mind lying, but she didn't believe in doing so promiscuously.It was also true--at least when Parliament was in session, or when there were other visiting nobles, which was more common--that her nightly walks gave her son the opportunity to spend some private time with one or more of the lords' and barons' daughters who, through no coincidence, always seemed to be accompanying their fathers to Biemestren Castle.None of them had any use for a useless old woman, after all. She would just be in the way.There was always talk, of course, about how the visits were inspired by the cultural life in the capital, about how theater and music and generally better craftsmanship could be found here than out in the baronies, and such. All that was, of course, true enough, and perhaps more than a tiny proportion of the apparently empty-headed young twits really had that as a main reason for coming to Biemestren, unlikely as that seemed.Their fathers, she was sure, invariably had other goals in mind. There were always commercial bargains to be made, and political ones, as well, besides the obvious hope: the grand prize. Her son. The Emperor.An unmarried emperor was an obvious prize, as well as both an obvious and subtle threat, and the easiest way for any of the barons to simultaneously gain that prize and neutralize that threat was to have him marry into the baron's family.She wished one of them would succeed. Any one; it didn't much matter to her, as long as the girl was fertile--and Beralyn would have the Spidersect priest make sure of that, while supposedly examining her for her virginity. Beralyn couldn't have cared less about whether a young girl had spent her years keeping her knees together, or spreading them for every nobleman with a smooth smile--but whoever Thomen married had better be able to producea son, and quickly, or the poor girl might just have an unfortunate accident, some dark night.Hmm ... it would be better, come to think of it, if Beralyn didn't like the girl at first. While it wouldn't make a whit of difference in what she did, it would bother her to push somebody she actually liked down the stairs.Below, in the courtyard surrounding the donjon--what everybody else called the keep, or the Emperor's House, although she preferred the older term--the remains of the Parliament encampment looked like what she remembered from her childhood as the remains of a party.Biemestren Castle was large and roomy, certainly--easily four times the size of her late husband's keep in Barony Furnael--but it had never been intended to accommodate a meeting of even all of the Biemish barons and their entourages, much less the Holts, as well.So, once again, despite the local nobles minors' homes being pressed into service, the castle had been painfully overcrowded and cramped during Parliament, and the kitchens had worked day and night to turn the constant flow of every sort of edible beast or vegetable imaginable through the castle gate into meals for those attending, while scullery men plied their trade behind the kitchens and beneath the castle's garderobes to carry the refuse out.Now it seemed almost empty, and she wondered why that bothered her.All of the multicolored pavilions had been taken down, and the tents and floors packed away against the next Parliament. The sodden ashes of four cooking fires had yet to be removed from the gravel-covered grounds, and she frowned at that--with the kitchens working night and day, what had the barons needed with their own cooks and cook fires? What were those lazy scullery men doing?It would all be cleaned up and gone within a few days; Beralynwould make sure of that. And then it would be absolutely empty.No, it would just seem that way--the castle was really never empty of visitors.There were always delegations from Nyphien and the other of the Middle Lands coming and going--for talks, they said, but mainly to spy--as well as engineers from the Home colony, and the occasional contingent from one or more of the dwarven countries, mainly Endell, always eager to trade for what they saw as the unceasing flow of good iron and better steel from what she still thought of as Adahan City, but which had been renamed New Pittsburgh back when that horrible Karl Cullinane had been emperor. She didn't much like the people from Home--even apprentice engineers treated nobility with shocking informality, and Ranella, the Empire's chief engineer, felt free to walk into Thomen's presence whenever she felt like it--but Beralyn was willing to make allowances, given that it was the Home engineers who had built the blast furnaces in New Pittsburgh, and if the Emperor putting up with a few of the too-loud, too-self-assured swaggerers was part of the price, she could live with that.And then there were the nobles minor, some from the Emperor's own barony, but even more from Arondael, and Tyrnael, and Niphael, and every other of the Biemish baronies, and increasingly the Holtish ones. They would never have the status of the ancient noble lines, which were tied to landownership, but many of the upstart merchant lords were actually wealthier than all but the richest of the old nobility.The Imperial court was not only the commercial heart of the Empire, but the social center, as well. Most of the time, at least a dozen of the local nobles minor would be playing host to at least one young visitor from an outlying barony, usually a younger son or daughter of a father who already had an heir, and who had come to the capital for any of the number of declared reasons, and never forthe declared but usual reason of seeking some suitable mate, preferably one of good breeding, better lands, and even better wealth, but who often would happily settle on a marriage that would unite some portion of the merchant concerns of the nobles minor.Ancient laws of primogeniture forbade the division of major nobles' domains, but commercial enterprises were another matter.It would be interesting to calculate how many marriages had been prematurely consummated--often marriages that had yet to be arranged--in the guest quarters of the donjon alone. And never mind how Lord Lerna's house in Biemestren seemed to regularly have more action going on than a lowertown brothel on payday. There was something about the air in the capital, presumably, that prevented young noblewomen from visiting the Spider for the potions that would have prevented pregnancy.Pity that Thomen's own quarters were far too well guarded for that to happen there.Yet another thing to blame Walter Slovotsky for, she decided.Not that there weren't enough already.She looked out, past the town below, toward the dark horizon, and for a moment she thought she could see a speck that might be the dragon, Ellegon, carrying that horrible Jason Cullinane back toward what was now known as Barony Cullinane, but which, to her, would always be Barony Furnael.No, it wasn't. It was just some speck in her eye. Jason Cullinane and the dragon had left early in the morning, and were long gone.She had heard that the dragon would soon be back to carry the new Baron Keranahan back to his barony, as well--the Cullinanes were awfully friendly with Forinel, suspiciously so--but any time that Ellegon was gone from Biemestren was a good time, from her point of view.She had heard the dragon say, more than once, that it didn't like peeling back the mind of somebody that it didn't know, but thatdidn't mean it was true, and she kept iron control over her thoughts whenever the dragon was around, just as she kept the same iron control over her actions at all times.Jason Cullinane was gone, and he would not be back soon. Not gone nearly far enough, nor permanently enough, but there was nothing that she could do about that.At the moment.She shook her head as she walked. Others would say that Jason Cullinane had been generous in abdicating, in giving the Imperial crown to her son, Thomen, accepting only the Furnael barony in exchange. Others believed that Jason Cullinane meant what he said: that Thomen was better suited to rule the Empire of Holtun-Bieme than Jason was.Others were fools.There was nothing generous in it. Thomen had been running the Empire, while Jason Cullinane, then the heir apparent, gallivanted about the Middle Lands, enjoying himself. Thomen had not only deserved the crown by birth--he had earned the crown, by hard work, over years, serving first that horrible Karl Cullinane, and then as Regent for that eve...

Not Really the Prisoner of Zenda (Guardians of the Flame #10) The mood of Rosenberg's third absorbing Guardians of the Flame novel (after 2001's Not Quite Scaramouche) darts between aggressive whimsy and deep introspection, sometimes within a single page. Of the trio of soldiers and friends, only Pirojil remains. Durine is dead, and Kethol has magically adopted the shape of Forinel to prevent Forinel's younger half-brother from inheriting Barony Keranahan. The trio's original dream of someday founding the Three Swords Inn seems further from reality than ever. Stuck with running a barony, Kethol really wants to be a woodsman and soldier. Of course, there are the fringe benefits, like Leria, the nobly born girl he can now marry and who's helping him with the deception. And Kethol has free access to the palace, something useful when you're trying to prevent the Dowager Empress from having the man you used to work for assassinated. Rosenberg's quirky style is on impressive display throughout, but the book is also a serious meditation on identity. Pirojil, Kethol and Leria must come to grips not only with what they must do but with what that means for who they are. Yet for all the philosophical musings, Rosenberg never allows the fun, breezy narrative his readers have come to expect to flag, closing with a twist that fits both the story and the style perfectly.Copyright 2003 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. The new three musketeers (see Rosenberg's Not Exactly the Three Musketeers, 1999) are tailbone-deep in alligators. Kethol the woodcutter's son must magically masquerade as exiled Baron Forinel to keep Forinel's half-brother Miron from seizing the barony, to the detriment of Jason Cullinane and Emperor Thomen. The young wizard Erenor, quick as ever with both a spell and his mouth, helps maintain Kethol's disguise. Ugly Pirojil, probably the deadliest of the three, has a full-time job guarding the others' backs against various local potentates who would just as soon that the baron were Miron. Throw in the emperor's mother, Berelyn, with her own bloody agenda; expect a thoroughly intelligent piece of fantastic entertainment; and get it! Walter Slovotsky and Ellegon the dragon--other regulars in Rosenberg's pastiches of famous swashbucklers (see also Not Quite Scaramouche, 2001)--are also at hand, and if young Thomen survives his mother, he may become a formidable warrior of virtue. A delightful continuation of the Guardians of the Flame. Roland GreenCopyright American Library Association. All rights reserved --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. "If I see a book with Joel Rosenberg's name on it, I buy it. His plots are fast-moving, meticulously crafted, and make his works page-turners from the first to the last."--S. M. Stirling, author of Island in the Sea of Time --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. Joel Rosenberg is the author of the best-selling Guardians of the Flame books as well as the D'Shai and Keepers of the Hidden Ways series. He resides in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Home Front is the first in his Ernest "Sparky" Hemingway mysteries, a delightful new series with a wonderfully quirky character set in the land of the Cohen Brothers' Fargo. Not Really the Prisoner of ZendaPart 1OPENING MOVES1The Widow's WalkPut three nobles in a room for lunch, and before the appetizers are served, you'll have four conspiracies. At least.--Walter SlovotskyThe wind had begun to howl, threatening still more rain, but the Dowager Empress neither quickened nor slowed her already sodden pace.Beralyn Furnael simply refused to be affected; it was no more and no less than that.It wouldn't have been accurate to say that threats meant nothing to her--in fact, the truth was entirely the opposite--but she was far too old, and had far too long been far too stubborn, to let anything as unimportant as the wind move her mind or her feet from any path she had set them on, even if that path was something as familiar and trivial as that of her nightly walk around the ramparts of Biemestren Castle.Yes, there was some truth in what she said: that she needed her exercise, and that the moment that she permitted her traitor body to deny her that need, it would be time to have servants dig a deep grave, next to her husband's, on the hilltop behind the castle that had been theirs, and lie down beside him for all of eternity.Beralyn didn't mind lying, but she didn't believe in doing so promiscuously.It was also true--at least when Parliament was in session, or when there were other visiting nobles, which was more common--that her nightly walks gave her son the opportunity to spend some private time with one or more of the lords' and barons' daughters who, through no coincidence, always seemed to be accompanying their fathers to Biemestren Castle.None of them had any use for a useless old woman, after all. She would just be in the way.There was always talk, of course, about how the visits were inspired by the cultural life in the capital, about how theater and music and generally better craftsmanship could be found here than out in the baronies, and such. All that was, of course, true enough, and perhaps more than a tiny proportion of the apparently empty-headed young twits really had that as a main reason for coming to Biemestren, unlikely as that seemed.Their fathers, she was sure, invariably had other goals in mind. There were always commercial bargains to be made, and political ones, as well, besides the obvious hope: the grand prize. Her son. The Emperor.An unmarried emperor was an obvious prize, as well as both an obvious and subtle threat, and the easiest way for any of the barons to simultaneously gain that prize and neutralize that threat was to have him marry into the baron's family.She wished one of them would succeed. Any one; it didn't much matter to her, as long as the girl was fertile--and Beralyn would have the Spidersect priest make sure of that, while supposedly examining her for her virginity. Beralyn couldn't have cared less about whether a young girl had spent her years keeping her knees together, or spreading them for every nobleman with a smooth smile--but whoever Thomen married had better be able to producea son, and quickly, or the poor girl might just have an unfortunate accident, some dark night.Hmm ... it would be better, come to think of it, if Beralyn didn't like the girl at first. While it wouldn't make a whit of difference in what she did, it would bother her to push somebody she actually liked down the stairs.Below, in the courtyard surrounding the donjon--what everybody else called the keep, or the Emperor's House, although she preferred the older term--the remains of the Parliament encampment looked like what she remembered from her childhood as the remains of a party.Biemestren Castle was large and roomy, certainly--easily four times the size of her late husband's keep in Barony Furnael--but it had never been intended to accommodate a meeting of even all of the Biemish barons and their entourages, much less the Holts, as well.So, once again, despite the local nobles minors' homes being pressed into service, the castle had been painfully overcrowded and cramped during Parliament, and the kitchens had worked day and night to turn the constant flow of every sort of edible beast or vegetable imaginable through the castle gate into meals for those attending, while scullery men plied their trade behind the kitchens and beneath the castle's garderobes to carry the refuse out.Now it seemed almost empty, and she wondered why that bothered her.All of the multicolored pavilions had been taken down, and the tents and floors packed away against the next Parliament. The sodden ashes of four cooking fires had yet to be removed from the gravel-covered grounds, and she frowned at that--with the kitchens working night and day, what had the barons needed with their own cooks and cook fires? What were those lazy scullery men doing?It would all be cleaned up and gone within a few days; Beralynwould make sure of that. And then it would be absolutely empty.No, it would just seem that way--the castle was really never empty of visitors.There were always delegations from Nyphien and the other of the Middle Lands coming and going--for talks, they said, but mainly to spy--as well as engineers from the Home colony, and the occasional contingent from one or more of the dwarven countries, mainly Endell, always eager to trade for what they saw as the unceasing flow of good iron and better steel from what she still thought of as Adahan City, but which had been renamed New Pittsburgh back when that horrible Karl Cullinane had been emperor. She didn't much like the people from Home--even apprentice engineers treated nobility with shocking informality, and Ranella, the Empire's chief engineer, felt free to walk into Thomen's presence whenever she felt like it--but Beralyn was willing to make allowances, given that it was the Home engineers who had built the blast furnaces in New Pittsburgh, and if the Emperor putting up with a few of the too-loud, too-self-assured swaggerers was part of the price, she could live with that.And then there were the nobles minor, some from the Emperor's own barony, but even more from Arondael, and Tyrnael, and Niphael, and every other of the Biemish baronies, and increasingly the Holtish ones. They would never have the status of the ancient noble lines, which were tied to landownership, but many of the upstart merchant lords were actually wealthier than all but the richest of the old nobility.The Imperial court was not only the commercial heart of the Empire, but the social center, as well. Most of the time, at least a dozen of the local nobles minor would be playing host to at least one young visitor from an outlying barony, usually a younger son or daughter of a father who already had an heir, and who had come to the capital for any of the number of declared reasons, and never forthe declared but usual reason of seeking some suitable mate, preferably one of good breeding, better lands, and even better wealth, but who often would happily settle on a marriage that would unite some portion of the merchant concerns of the nobles minor.Ancient laws of primogeniture forbade the division of major nobles' domains, but commercial enterprises were another matter.It would be interesting to calculate how many marriages had been prematurely consummated--often marriages that had yet to be arranged--in the guest quarters of the donjon alone. And never mind how Lord Lerna's house in Biemestren seemed to regularly have more action going on than a lowertown brothel on payday. There was something about the air in the capital, presumably, that prevented young noblewomen from visiting the Spider for the potions that would have prevented pregnancy.Pity that Thomen's own quarters were far too well guarded for that to happen there.Yet another thing to blame Walter Slovotsky for, she decided.Not that there weren't enough already.She looked out, past the town below, toward the dark horizon, and for a moment she thought she could see a speck that might be the dragon, Ellegon, carrying that horrible Jason Cullinane back toward what was now known as Barony Cullinane, but which, to her, would always be Barony Furnael.No, it wasn't. It was just some speck in her eye. Jason Cullinane and the dragon had left early in the morning, and were long gone.She had heard that the dragon would soon be back to carry the new Baron Keranahan back to his barony, as well--the Cullinanes were awfully friendly with Forinel, suspiciously so--but any time that Ellegon was gone from Biemestren was a good time, from her point of view.She had heard the dragon say, more than once, that it didn't like peeling back the mind of somebody that it didn't know, but thatdidn't mean it was true, and she kept iron control over her thoughts whenever the dragon was around, just as she kept the same iron control over her actions at all times.Jason Cullinane was gone, and he would not be back soon. Not gone nearly far enough, nor permanently enough, but there was nothing that she could do about that.At the moment.She shook her head as she walked. Others would say that Jason Cullinane had been generous in abdicating, in giving the Imperial crown to her son, Thomen, accepting only the Furnael barony in exchange. Others believed that Jason Cullinane meant what he said: that Thomen was better suited to rule the Empire of Holtun-Bieme than Jason was.Others were fools.There was nothing generous in it. Thomen had been running the Empire, while Jason Cullinane, then the heir apparent, gallivanted about the Middle Lands, enjoying himself. Thomen had not only deserved the crown by birth--he had earned the crown, by hard work, over years, serving first that horrible Karl Cullinane, and then as Regent for that eve...

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Bush Furniture Cobra Stackable Audio Rack The Bush Furniture Cobra Stackable Audio Rack is an ingenious solution for the modern home. This stylish audio stand features adjustable, modular components in an attractively glossy black finish, easy to assemble and fully tested for durability and stability. Features: Ships ready to assemble Back panel with wire grommets conceals cables Can be stacked with a second unit to form a 6-level audio tower Sturdy metal frame construction with durable powder coat finish Shelves made with tempered glass for additional strength and safety over flat glass Comes with manufacturer's 1-year warranty Specifications: Overall Dimensions: 23.7" H x 23.9" W x 22.2" D Center & Upper Compartments: 7" H x 19.2" W x 19.5" D Weight capacity of 50 lbs per shelf The GREENGUARD Certification Program is internationally recognized for evaluating product emissions and certifying building materials, furnishings, finishes, and cleaning products and processes that meet stringent indoor air quality criteria defined by GEI. This product has been tip-tested and meets strict UL 1678 guidelines for load bearing. This ensures a more durable and stable product that will be safer for children and other loved ones. The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and the Business and Institutional Furniture Manufacturer's Association (BIFMA) work together to produce voluntary standards that provide a common basis for evaluation of product safety, durability and structural adequacy. Bush Furniture meets ANSI/BIFMA standards and is considered appropriate in quality and durability to meet the demands of commercial office use.

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Shanghai: Second Dynasty extends its tile-matching puzzle and traditional Mah-Jongg game empire with 10 new and classic games. Pair up tiles as fast as lightning in Classic Shanghai, battle and build in Dynasty, and try to predict the ever-changing winds in the all-new Windstorm. Plus, enjoy four versions of the genuine, four-player game of Mah-Jongg. Activision's Shanghai: Second Dynasty doesn't really offer all that much in the way of new content over its three-year-old predecessor, Shanghai: Dynasty. It's got a few new tile sets, a number of new layouts, and some new game modes. However, it reuses the interface screens and much of the graphics of the game that came before it. As such, it probably won't seem like much of a value to those who already own Shanghai: Dynasty. But for those not yet familiar with the Shanghai PC game series, Second Dynasty's colorful graphics, soothing music, and encompassing array of both mah-jongg and shanghai variants are reason enough to recommend it to enthusiasts of either or both tile-based games. Despite its heavy reliance on the content of its predecessor, Second Dynasty still looks and sounds quite good. All tiles are presented clearly enough in mah-jongg and are enlarged to an even healthier size in shanghai. Each of the game's 54 tile sets is colorful and detailed, though only four of these are available for mah-jongg. The game's backgrounds aren't terribly complex; you usually play the game on a patterned shanghai table, a green felt table, or a blank blue background; and kids' shanghai includes five additional vibrantly colored backdrops. On the whole, Second Dynasty's visuals are simple but effective, as are its sound and music. Second Dynasty's sound effects are adequate if nothing else; clear visual cues complement equally clear audio cues when tiles of a certain suit are matched. Also, the canned voice-overs for both mah-jongg games and the helpful narrator in the kids' shanghai game are loudly and clearly spoken, and they are usually indicative of the events that just took place. In addition, Second Dynasty has ten different tunes you can choose to play in the background; each is relaxing and mellow, and each manages to be quite pleasing to the ear without being intrusive. Second Dynasty uses the same Windows desktop-style interface that Shanghai: Dynasty did. As such, it's an easy matter to get help; switch tile sets, backgrounds, or music; toggle other preferences; or jump to other games. Simply right-click on the background to pull up a Windows-style options box and choose whatever you like. The interface makes jumping from game to game and setting things to exactly the way you want them are extremely easy. Unfortunately, in high-resolution 1024x768 graphics mode, Second Dynasty retains the same small menu-screen text of its predecessor, which still clashes just as jarringly with the game's large, colorful tiles. Mah-jongg and shanghai enthusiasts who wear eyeglasses should consider themselves duly warned to keep their spectacles handy, or consider settling for playing at a lower resolution. --Andrew Seyoon Park --Copyright 1998 GameSpot Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part in any form or medium without express written permission of GameSpot is prohibited. -- GameSpot Review

Shanghai: Second Dynasty Shanghai: Second Dynasty extends its tile-matching puzzle and traditional Mah-Jongg game empire with 10 new and classic games. Pair up tiles as fast as lightning in Classic Shanghai, battle and build in Dynasty, and try to predict the ever-changing winds in the all-new Windstorm. Plus, enjoy four versions of the genuine, four-player game of Mah-Jongg. Activision's Shanghai: Second Dynasty doesn't really offer all that much in the way of new content over its three-year-old predecessor, Shanghai: Dynasty. It's got a few new tile sets, a number of new layouts, and some new game modes. However, it reuses the interface screens and much of the graphics of the game that came before it. As such, it probably won't seem like much of a value to those who already own Shanghai: Dynasty. But for those not yet familiar with the Shanghai PC game series, Second Dynasty's colorful graphics, soothing music, and encompassing array of both mah-jongg and shanghai variants are reason enough to recommend it to enthusiasts of either or both tile-based games. Despite its heavy reliance on the content of its predecessor, Second Dynasty still looks and sounds quite good. All tiles are presented clearly enough in mah-jongg and are enlarged to an even healthier size in shanghai. Each of the game's 54 tile sets is colorful and detailed, though only four of these are available for mah-jongg. The game's backgrounds aren't terribly complex; you usually play the game on a patterned shanghai table, a green felt table, or a blank blue background; and kids' shanghai includes five additional vibrantly colored backdrops. On the whole, Second Dynasty's visuals are simple but effective, as are its sound and music. Second Dynasty's sound effects are adequate if nothing else; clear visual cues complement equally clear audio cues when tiles of a certain suit are matched. Also, the canned voice-overs for both mah-jongg games and the helpful narrator in the kids' shanghai game are loudly and clearly spoken, and they are usually indicative of the events that just took place. In addition, Second Dynasty has ten different tunes you can choose to play in the background; each is relaxing and mellow, and each manages to be quite pleasing to the ear without being intrusive. Second Dynasty uses the same Windows desktop-style interface that Shanghai: Dynasty did. As such, it's an easy matter to get help; switch tile sets, backgrounds, or music; toggle other preferences; or jump to other games. Simply right-click on the background to pull up a Windows-style options box and choose whatever you like. The interface makes jumping from game to game and setting things to exactly the way you want them are extremely easy. Unfortunately, in high-resolution 1024x768 graphics mode, Second Dynasty retains the same small menu-screen text of its predecessor, which still clashes just as jarringly with the game's large, colorful tiles. Mah-jongg and shanghai enthusiasts who wear eyeglasses should consider themselves duly warned to keep their spectacles handy, or consider settling for playing at a lower resolution. --Andrew Seyoon Park --Copyright 1998 GameSpot Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part in any form or medium without express written permission of GameSpot is prohibited. -- GameSpot Review

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The way to wealth

washingtonpost.com Pearls From Poor Richard By Michelle Singletary Sunday, January 4, 2004; Page F01 Since I suspected some of you would be recovering from a stress- and debt-filled holiday, I decided to make the Color of Money Book Club choice for January an oldie but a goodie penned by Benjamin Franklin. This month I'm recommending Franklin's "The Way to Wealth" (Applewood Books, $9.95). At just 30 pages, this pocket-size book takes less than a half-hour to read but will give you a lifetime of financial wisdom -- that is, if you're wise enough to follow the advice. "The Way to Wealth" is an essay first published in 1758 as a preface to Franklin's Poor Richard's Almanack. The essay begins with Franklin's fictitious Father Abraham being asked to talk about taxes by a crowd waiting for an auction to start. Father Abraham, who quotes Poor Richard, lectures the consumers on topics ranging from the perils of idleness to business ownership to frugality to the dangers of debt. Franklin's most well-known quotes can be found in this essay. Here are just a few: "Early to bed and early to rise makes a man healthy, wealthy and wise." "Never leave that till tomorrow, which you can do today." "God helps those who help themselves." It is in "The Way to Wealth" that you will find Franklin's most famous maxims about money. In fact, Arthur Levitt, former chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission, gave out copies of "The Way to Wealth" at his final investor town-hall meeting. Here's what Franklin's Father Abraham said: On the importance of saving: "If you would be wealthy, think of saving, as well as of getting. Away, then, with your expensive follies, and you will not have then so much reason to complain of hard times." These words ring so true today. In fact, if current savings patterns continue, there will be an annual shortfall of at least $45 billion by 2030 between the amount retirees need to cover basic expenses and what they have accumulated, according to a new study by the Employee Benefit Research Institute in collaboration with the Milbank Memorial Fund, a New York research foundation. For many middle-income folk, the personal shortfall could be avoided if they saved just 5 percent of their annual income every year, the authors of the study concluded. On the foolishness of always searching for a sale "Many have been ruined by buying good pennyworths . . . and yet this folly is practiced every day at auctions." Think Wal-Mart or Target: Bargain shoppers get positively giddy when boasting how they saved money on various items (I know I used to). But if you buy one item and get the second at half off, you haven't saved any money. You're still spending. "You can go broke saving money," Jeff Lychwick, one of my readers, often says. On the constant need to buy clothes and goods: "What use is this pride of appearance, for which so much is suffered? It cannot promote health, nor ease pain: it makes no increase of merit in person, it creates envy, it hastens misfortune." Father Abraham then asks the crowd "what madness it must be to run in debt for these superfluities?" How often do we all (me included) succumb to the clever marketing of stuff we don't need? "The blurring of this needs/wants distinction helps fuel our consumer society," wrote Knight Kiplinger in the January issue of Kiplinger's Personal Finance magazine. "The success of this process over the past two decades has resulted in what I call the democratizing of luxury. Today as never before, American households at virtually every income level seek products whose price, quality and prestige clearly exceed the functional need to be met." Just look at how DVDs have become an electronic "necessity." For goodness' sake, people were pushing and shoving for a chance to buy a $29 DVD player at Wal-Mart during the holiday season. Madness! On the accumulation of debt: "Think what you do when you run into debt; you give to another power over your liberty." Franklin goes on to write: "When you have got your bargain, you may, perhaps, think a little of payment; but, as Poor Richard says, creditors have better memories than debtors. . . . The day comes round before you are aware, and the demand is made before you are able to satisfy it." "The Way to Wealth" should be required reading, especially for teens and young adults -- before they get credit cards. It's no wonder Franklin is on the $100 bill. His timeless insight on money management is worth a handsome sum. Michelle Singletary discusses personal finance Tuesdays on NPR's "Day to Day" program and online at www.npr.org . Readers can write to her in care of The Washington Post, 1150 15th St. NW, Washington, D.C. 20071 or by e-mail at singletarym@washpost.com . 2004 The Washington Post Company -- Michelle Singletary "Washington Post" (01/04/2004)washingtonpost.com Pearls From Poor Richard By Michelle Singletary Sunday, January 4, 2004; Page F01 Since I suspected some of you would be recovering from a stress- and debt-filled holiday, I decided to make the Color of Money Book Club choice for January an oldie but a goodie penned by Benjamin Franklin. This month I'm recommending Franklin's "The Way to Wealth" (Applewood Books, $9.95). At just 30 pages, this pocket-size book takes less than a half-hour to read but will give you a lifetime of financial wisdom -- that is, if you're wise enough to follow the advice. "The Way to Wealth" is an essay first published in 1758 as a preface to Franklin's Poor Richard's Almanack. The essay begins with Franklin's fictitious Father Abraham being asked to talk about taxes by a crowd waiting for an auction to start. Father Abraham, who quotes Poor Richard, lectures the consumers on topics ranging from the perils of idleness to business ownership to frugality to the dangers of debt. Franklin's most well-known quotes can be found in this essay. Here are just a few: "Early to bed and early to rise makes a man healthy, wealthy and wise." "Never leave that till tomorrow, which you can do today." "God helps those who help themselves." It is in "The Way to Wealth" that you will find Franklin's most famous maxims about money. In fact, Arthur Levitt, former chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission, gave out copies of "The Way to Wealth" at his final investor town-hall meeting. Here's what Franklin's Father Abraham said: On the importance of saving : "If you would be wealthy, think of saving, as well as of getting. Away, then, with your expensive follies, and you will not have then so much reason to complain of hard times." These words ring so true today. In fact, if current savings patterns continue, there will be an annual shortfall of at least $45 billion by 2030 between the amount retirees need to cover basic expenses and what they have accumulated, according to a new study by the Employee Benefit Research Institute in collaboration with the Milbank Memorial Fund, a New York research foundation. For many middle-income folk, the personal shortfall could be avoided if they saved just 5 percent of their annual income every year, the authors of the study concluded. On the foolishness of always searching for a sale "Many have been ruined by buying good pennyworths . . . and yet this folly is practiced every day at auctions." Think Wal-Mart or Target: Bargain shoppers get positively giddy when boasting how they saved money on various items (I know I used to). But if you buy one item and get the second at half off, you haven't saved any money. You're still spending. "You can go broke saving money," Jeff Lychwick, one of my readers, often says. On the constant need to buy clothes and goods : "What use is this pride of appearance, for which so much is suffered? It cannot promote health, nor ease pain: it makes no increase of merit in person, it creates envy, it hastens misfortune." Father Abraham then asks the crowd "what madness it must be to run in debt for these superfluities?" How often do we all (me included) succumb to the clever marketing of stuff we don't need? "The blurring of this needs/wants distinction helps fuel our consumer society," wrote Knight Kiplinger in the January issue of Kiplinger's Personal Finance magazine. "The success of this process over the past two decades has resulted in what I call the democratizing of luxury. Today as never before, American households at virtually every income level seek products whose price, quality and prestige clearly exceed the functional need to be met." Just look at how DVDs have become an electronic "necessity." For goodness' sake, people were pushing and shoving for a chance to buy a $29 DVD player at Wal-Mart during the holiday season. Madness! On the accumulation of debt : "Think what you do when you run into debt; you give to another power over your liberty." Franklin goes on to write: "When you have got your bargain, you may, perhaps, think a little of payment; but, as Poor Richard says, creditors have better memories than debtors. . . . The day comes round before you are aware, and the demand is made before you are able to satisfy it." "The Way to Wealth" should be required reading, especially for teens and young adults -- before they get credit cards. It's no wonder Franklin is on the $100 bill. His timeless insight on money management is worth a handsome sum. Michelle Singletary discusses personal finance Tuesdays on NPR's "Day to Day" program and online at www.npr.org . Readers can write to her in care of The Washington Post, 1150 15th St. NW, Washington, D.C. 20071 or by e-mail at singletarym@washpost.com . 2004 The Washington Post Company --This text refers to the Hardcover edition. Benjamin Franklin was a writer, inventor, political theorist, diplomat, and Founding Father of the United States. He wrote under the pen name of Poor Richard from 1732 to 1757. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition. * "There are no gains, without pains" * "One today is worth two tomorrows" * "Time is money" * "A life of leisure and a life of laziness are two things" * "Get what you can, and what you get hold" * "Sloth, like rust, consumes faster than labor wears, while the used key is always bright" * "Have you somewhat to do tomorrow, do it today" * "The eye of a master will do more work than both his hands" * "Early to bed, and early to rise, makes a man healthy, wealthy and wise" --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

The way to wealth washingtonpost.com Pearls From Poor Richard By Michelle Singletary Sunday, January 4, 2004; Page F01 Since I suspected some of you would be recovering from a stress- and debt-filled holiday, I decided to make the Color of Money Book Club choice for January an oldie but a goodie penned by Benjamin Franklin. This month I'm recommending Franklin's "The Way to Wealth" (Applewood Books, $9.95). At just 30 pages, this pocket-size book takes less than a half-hour to read but will give you a lifetime of financial wisdom -- that is, if you're wise enough to follow the advice. "The Way to Wealth" is an essay first published in 1758 as a preface to Franklin's Poor Richard's Almanack. The essay begins with Franklin's fictitious Father Abraham being asked to talk about taxes by a crowd waiting for an auction to start. Father Abraham, who quotes Poor Richard, lectures the consumers on topics ranging from the perils of idleness to business ownership to frugality to the dangers of debt. Franklin's most well-known quotes can be found in this essay. Here are just a few: "Early to bed and early to rise makes a man healthy, wealthy and wise." "Never leave that till tomorrow, which you can do today." "God helps those who help themselves." It is in "The Way to Wealth" that you will find Franklin's most famous maxims about money. In fact, Arthur Levitt, former chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission, gave out copies of "The Way to Wealth" at his final investor town-hall meeting. Here's what Franklin's Father Abraham said: On the importance of saving: "If you would be wealthy, think of saving, as well as of getting. Away, then, with your expensive follies, and you will not have then so much reason to complain of hard times." These words ring so true today. In fact, if current savings patterns continue, there will be an annual shortfall of at least $45 billion by 2030 between the amount retirees need to cover basic expenses and what they have accumulated, according to a new study by the Employee Benefit Research Institute in collaboration with the Milbank Memorial Fund, a New York research foundation. For many middle-income folk, the personal shortfall could be avoided if they saved just 5 percent of their annual income every year, the authors of the study concluded. On the foolishness of always searching for a sale "Many have been ruined by buying good pennyworths . . . and yet this folly is practiced every day at auctions." Think Wal-Mart or Target: Bargain shoppers get positively giddy when boasting how they saved money on various items (I know I used to). But if you buy one item and get the second at half off, you haven't saved any money. You're still spending. "You can go broke saving money," Jeff Lychwick, one of my readers, often says. On the constant need to buy clothes and goods: "What use is this pride of appearance, for which so much is suffered? It cannot promote health, nor ease pain: it makes no increase of merit in person, it creates envy, it hastens misfortune." Father Abraham then asks the crowd "what madness it must be to run in debt for these superfluities?" How often do we all (me included) succumb to the clever marketing of stuff we don't need? "The blurring of this needs/wants distinction helps fuel our consumer society," wrote Knight Kiplinger in the January issue of Kiplinger's Personal Finance magazine. "The success of this process over the past two decades has resulted in what I call the democratizing of luxury. Today as never before, American households at virtually every income level seek products whose price, quality and prestige clearly exceed the functional need to be met." Just look at how DVDs have become an electronic "necessity." For goodness' sake, people were pushing and shoving for a chance to buy a $29 DVD player at Wal-Mart during the holiday season. Madness! On the accumulation of debt: "Think what you do when you run into debt; you give to another power over your liberty." Franklin goes on to write: "When you have got your bargain, you may, perhaps, think a little of payment; but, as Poor Richard says, creditors have better memories than debtors. . . . The day comes round before you are aware, and the demand is made before you are able to satisfy it." "The Way to Wealth" should be required reading, especially for teens and young adults -- before they get credit cards. It's no wonder Franklin is on the $100 bill. His timeless insight on money management is worth a handsome sum. Michelle Singletary discusses personal finance Tuesdays on NPR's "Day to Day" program and online at www.npr.org . Readers can write to her in care of The Washington Post, 1150 15th St. NW, Washington, D.C. 20071 or by e-mail at singletarym@washpost.com . 2004 The Washington Post Company -- Michelle Singletary "Washington Post" (01/04/2004)washingtonpost.com Pearls From Poor Richard By Michelle Singletary Sunday, January 4, 2004; Page F01 Since I suspected some of you would be recovering from a stress- and debt-filled holiday, I decided to make the Color of Money Book Club choice for January an oldie but a goodie penned by Benjamin Franklin. This month I'm recommending Franklin's "The Way to Wealth" (Applewood Books, $9.95). At just 30 pages, this pocket-size book takes less than a half-hour to read but will give you a lifetime of financial wisdom -- that is, if you're wise enough to follow the advice. "The Way to Wealth" is an essay first published in 1758 as a preface to Franklin's Poor Richard's Almanack. The essay begins with Franklin's fictitious Father Abraham being asked to talk about taxes by a crowd waiting for an auction to start. Father Abraham, who quotes Poor Richard, lectures the consumers on topics ranging from the perils of idleness to business ownership to frugality to the dangers of debt. Franklin's most well-known quotes can be found in this essay. Here are just a few: "Early to bed and early to rise makes a man healthy, wealthy and wise." "Never leave that till tomorrow, which you can do today." "God helps those who help themselves." It is in "The Way to Wealth" that you will find Franklin's most famous maxims about money. In fact, Arthur Levitt, former chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission, gave out copies of "The Way to Wealth" at his final investor town-hall meeting. Here's what Franklin's Father Abraham said: On the importance of saving : "If you would be wealthy, think of saving, as well as of getting. Away, then, with your expensive follies, and you will not have then so much reason to complain of hard times." These words ring so true today. In fact, if current savings patterns continue, there will be an annual shortfall of at least $45 billion by 2030 between the amount retirees need to cover basic expenses and what they have accumulated, according to a new study by the Employee Benefit Research Institute in collaboration with the Milbank Memorial Fund, a New York research foundation. For many middle-income folk, the personal shortfall could be avoided if they saved just 5 percent of their annual income every year, the authors of the study concluded. On the foolishness of always searching for a sale "Many have been ruined by buying good pennyworths . . . and yet this folly is practiced every day at auctions." Think Wal-Mart or Target: Bargain shoppers get positively giddy when boasting how they saved money on various items (I know I used to). But if you buy one item and get the second at half off, you haven't saved any money. You're still spending. "You can go broke saving money," Jeff Lychwick, one of my readers, often says. On the constant need to buy clothes and goods : "What use is this pride of appearance, for which so much is suffered? It cannot promote health, nor ease pain: it makes no increase of merit in person, it creates envy, it hastens misfortune." Father Abraham then asks the crowd "what madness it must be to run in debt for these superfluities?" How often do we all (me included) succumb to the clever marketing of stuff we don't need? "The blurring of this needs/wants distinction helps fuel our consumer society," wrote Knight Kiplinger in the January issue of Kiplinger's Personal Finance magazine. "The success of this process over the past two decades has resulted in what I call the democratizing of luxury. Today as never before, American households at virtually every income level seek products whose price, quality and prestige clearly exceed the functional need to be met." Just look at how DVDs have become an electronic "necessity." For goodness' sake, people were pushing and shoving for a chance to buy a $29 DVD player at Wal-Mart during the holiday season. Madness! On the accumulation of debt : "Think what you do when you run into debt; you give to another power over your liberty." Franklin goes on to write: "When you have got your bargain, you may, perhaps, think a little of payment; but, as Poor Richard says, creditors have better memories than debtors. . . . The day comes round before you are aware, and the demand is made before you are able to satisfy it." "The Way to Wealth" should be required reading, especially for teens and young adults -- before they get credit cards. It's no wonder Franklin is on the $100 bill. His timeless insight on money management is worth a handsome sum. Michelle Singletary discusses personal finance Tuesdays on NPR's "Day to Day" program and online at www.npr.org . Readers can write to her in care of The Washington Post, 1150 15th St. NW, Washington, D.C. 20071 or by e-mail at singletarym@washpost.com . 2004 The Washington Post Company --This text refers to the Hardcover edition. Benjamin Franklin was a writer, inventor, political theorist, diplomat, and Founding Father of the United States. He wrote under the pen name of Poor Richard from 1732 to 1757. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition. * "There are no gains, without pains" * "One today is worth two tomorrows" * "Time is money" * "A life of leisure and a life of laziness are two things" * "Get what you can, and what you get hold" * "Sloth, like rust, consumes faster than labor wears, while the used key is always bright" * "Have you somewhat to do tomorrow, do it today" * "The eye of a master will do more work than both his hands" * "Early to bed, and early to rise, makes a man healthy, wealthy and wise" --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

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2003 Palisades Toys JIM HENSON'S MUPPETS STATLER & WALDORF action figure set!!! WIZARD WORLD CHICAGO EXCLUSIVE (August 8-10, 2003)!!! The Vaudeville Statler and Waldorf Action Figureswere exclusive action figures of Statler and Waldorf in their old fashioned Vaudeville tapdance costumes. The figures were produced by Palisades Toys and sold as exclusives at the Chicago Wizard World Convention and the Palisades Collectors Club. The old hecklers wear pink and red striped jackets, orange pants and a straw hat. They come with canes that fit in their hands. They have special hip articulation based around the waist structure. Statler and Waldorf were seen as Vaudeville dancers in episode 208 and episode 409 of The Muppet Show. A regular Statler Action Figure and Waldorf Action Figure were later released as part of the Muppet line's sixth series of figures.

Muppets - Vaudeville Statler & Waldorf Action Figure Set -WIZARD WORD CHICAGO EXCLUSIVE 2003 from Palisades 2003 Palisades Toys JIM HENSON'S MUPPETS STATLER & WALDORF action figure set!!! WIZARD WORLD CHICAGO EXCLUSIVE (August 8-10, 2003)!!! The Vaudeville Statler and Waldorf Action Figureswere exclusive action figures of Statler and Waldorf in their old fashioned Vaudeville tapdance costumes. The figures were produced by Palisades Toys and sold as exclusives at the Chicago Wizard World Convention and the Palisades Collectors Club. The old hecklers wear pink and red striped jackets, orange pants and a straw hat. They come with canes that fit in their hands. They have special hip articulation based around the waist structure. Statler and Waldorf were seen as Vaudeville dancers in episode 208 and episode 409 of The Muppet Show. A regular Statler Action Figure and Waldorf Action Figure were later released as part of the Muppet line's sixth series of figures.

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Maria Quiban and our featured experts take us on a journey, covering almost 2,000 years of Polynesian history and cultural heritage, examining the history of Hawaii from the first Polynesian explorers to the splendors of the 19th century Hawaiian Monarchy. The Video DVD of Hawaii's Big Island takes the viewer on over a 35-minute journey throughout Hawaii's Big Island. The viewer will be immersed in the production featuring some of the mostbreathtaking and exciting footage ever shot on Hawaii's Big Island and in dynamic Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Sound. From spectacular aerials to POV visuals and narrative comments from our featured experts. They take us from the major tourist attractions to the hidden parts of Hawaii's Big Island rarely seen. It is a combination of what you might see on the Travel Channel, the History Channel and an IMAX movie all in one. Hawaii's Big Island is indeed big and we show you this island in a big way starting with a visit to the town of Hilo. Then we take a drive over to Volcanoes National Park to witness the newest land on our planet being formed and walk through an old giant lava tunnel. We star gaze at the greatest astronomy site in the world on top of Mauna Kea then go on an adventure at historic Parker Ranch with the Paniolos. We get a bird's eye view of the majestic Island high above with Blue Hawaiian Helicopters, then sail away aboard Fair Wind Cruises to historic Kealakekua Bay for snorkeling and diving. We visit a place of refuge called Puuhonua O Honaunau National Park, and then we're off to the magnificent ebony shores of the black sand beaches. We go over to the Kailua-Kona area and hang out in the quaint fishing village of Kona. We seek the big catch aboard the fishing boats and see a Triathlon. Next we visit the Kohala Coast to see some luxury resorts and golf on the world-famous courses that make Hawaii's Big Island the golf capital of the islands. There is all this and more as we embark on a fabulous journey aboard the Video DVD of Hawaii's Big Island! So pack your bags, because we're going a journey of a lifetime. See the hot spots and discover the hidden Hawaii. Learn about the rich history and culture of the Hawaiian Islands. Explore Hawaii's Big Island with the people who make it so amazing Only on the Video DVD of Hawaii's Big Island!

Hawaii's Big Island DVD Maria Quiban and our featured experts take us on a journey, covering almost 2,000 years of Polynesian history and cultural heritage, examining the history of Hawaii from the first Polynesian explorers to the splendors of the 19th century Hawaiian Monarchy. The Video DVD of Hawaii's Big Island takes the viewer on over a 35-minute journey throughout Hawaii's Big Island. The viewer will be immersed in the production featuring some of the mostbreathtaking and exciting footage ever shot on Hawaii's Big Island and in dynamic Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Sound. From spectacular aerials to POV visuals and narrative comments from our featured experts. They take us from the major tourist attractions to the hidden parts of Hawaii's Big Island rarely seen. It is a combination of what you might see on the Travel Channel, the History Channel and an IMAX movie all in one. Hawaii's Big Island is indeed big and we show you this island in a big way starting with a visit to the town of Hilo. Then we take a drive over to Volcanoes National Park to witness the newest land on our planet being formed and walk through an old giant lava tunnel. We star gaze at the greatest astronomy site in the world on top of Mauna Kea then go on an adventure at historic Parker Ranch with the Paniolos. We get a bird's eye view of the majestic Island high above with Blue Hawaiian Helicopters, then sail away aboard Fair Wind Cruises to historic Kealakekua Bay for snorkeling and diving. We visit a place of refuge called Puuhonua O Honaunau National Park, and then we're off to the magnificent ebony shores of the black sand beaches. We go over to the Kailua-Kona area and hang out in the quaint fishing village of Kona. We seek the big catch aboard the fishing boats and see a Triathlon. Next we visit the Kohala Coast to see some luxury resorts and golf on the world-famous courses that make Hawaii's Big Island the golf capital of the islands. There is all this and more as we embark on a fabulous journey aboard the Video DVD of Hawaii's Big Island! So pack your bags, because we're going a journey of a lifetime. See the hot spots and discover the hidden Hawaii. Learn about the rich history and culture of the Hawaiian Islands. Explore Hawaii's Big Island with the people who make it so amazing Only on the Video DVD of Hawaii's Big Island!

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Time to Grow

UK Sould star released his second album which sees him hire hotshot R'n'B producer Brian McKnight to see if they can add a bit of edge to his too soft voice. In part they have succeeded as hit single 'If There's Any Justice' demonstrates. With an edgier vocal, there's a surreal version of The Darkness rock anthem 'I Believe In Love' which shouldn't work but does! Sony. 2005.

Time to Grow UK Sould star released his second album which sees him hire hotshot R'n'B producer Brian McKnight to see if they can add a bit of edge to his too soft voice. In part they have succeeded as hit single 'If There's Any Justice' demonstrates. With an edgier vocal, there's a surreal version of The Darkness rock anthem 'I Believe In Love' which shouldn't work but does! Sony. 2005.

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Danger Mouse - The Complete Seasons 3 & 4 (1981)

More mind-boggling mysteries are foisted upon the famous odd couple of espionage, Danger Mouse and his bumbling assistant, Penfold. Seasons 3 & 4 (fall 1982 through spring 1983) continue to exploit the razor-sharp wit of Britain's Cosgrove/Hall Production cartoon of the world's smallest superhero. The two-disc set contains 14 episodes shown in their UK format as five four-minute installments (each with its own opening and closing titles/credits). Here, we find Danger Mouse--"that modern day knight in shining white Terylene"--pitted against such nefarious characters as Baron Greenback, Count Duckula, and the Demon from the 4th Dimension. Perilous adventures include "The Invasion of Colonel K" when DM faces strange denizens after Greenback shrinks himself and enters K's body to learn his secrets. Adding to the anarchy, two stories contain cameo appearances by Agent 57 and Professor Squakencluck. DM twice goes stateside, in "Tower of Terror" when he gets trapped in a New York skyscraper; and "The Trip to America" where a Texan helps him retrieve the world's most famous buildings that vanished in a single zap. The under-8 crowd will relish DM's crime-fighting gadgetry and eccentric escapades while older viewers are sure to savor the parodies--those renowned tongue-in-cheek nods to Dr. Who, Monty Python, and Sherlock Holmes. Bonus material is underwhelming, including character biographies and a Karaoke version of the theme song. (All ages) --Lynn Gibson "Forget Mighty Mouse and The Brain, the smartest mouse in the world is DANGERMOUSE." - San Francisco Examiner Has your life become dull, witless and routine? Then what you need is another hilarious helping of DANGERMOUSE! Right here in your hands, 14 more highly original episodes starring the world's smallest secret agent--DANGERMOUSE! From the famed animation studios of Cosgrove Hall Productions (Count Duckula), this beloved cartoon classic takes animated zaniness to its wackiest and wittiest limits. No adventure is too challenging for our intrepid heroes, no pun too awful, no joke too sacred. Nay! With DangerMouse and his faithful hamster Penfold loose in the world, or at least on your TV screen, you're sure to find laughter in the midst of mystery. All mirthless villains beware! Now on DVD for the first time, DANGERMOUSE: THE COMPLETE SEASONS 3 & 4 is timeless entertainment for kids of all ages. DVD Features: DANGERMOUSE Theme Song Karaoke; Character Descriptions; Interactive Menus; Scene Selection

Danger Mouse - The Complete Seasons 3 & 4 (1981) More mind-boggling mysteries are foisted upon the famous odd couple of espionage, Danger Mouse and his bumbling assistant, Penfold. Seasons 3 & 4 (fall 1982 through spring 1983) continue to exploit the razor-sharp wit of Britain's Cosgrove/Hall Production cartoon of the world's smallest superhero. The two-disc set contains 14 episodes shown in their UK format as five four-minute installments (each with its own opening and closing titles/credits). Here, we find Danger Mouse--"that modern day knight in shining white Terylene"--pitted against such nefarious characters as Baron Greenback, Count Duckula, and the Demon from the 4th Dimension. Perilous adventures include "The Invasion of Colonel K" when DM faces strange denizens after Greenback shrinks himself and enters K's body to learn his secrets. Adding to the anarchy, two stories contain cameo appearances by Agent 57 and Professor Squakencluck. DM twice goes stateside, in "Tower of Terror" when he gets trapped in a New York skyscraper; and "The Trip to America" where a Texan helps him retrieve the world's most famous buildings that vanished in a single zap. The under-8 crowd will relish DM's crime-fighting gadgetry and eccentric escapades while older viewers are sure to savor the parodies--those renowned tongue-in-cheek nods to Dr. Who, Monty Python, and Sherlock Holmes. Bonus material is underwhelming, including character biographies and a Karaoke version of the theme song. (All ages) --Lynn Gibson "Forget Mighty Mouse and The Brain, the smartest mouse in the world is DANGERMOUSE." - San Francisco Examiner Has your life become dull, witless and routine? Then what you need is another hilarious helping of DANGERMOUSE! Right here in your hands, 14 more highly original episodes starring the world's smallest secret agent--DANGERMOUSE! From the famed animation studios of Cosgrove Hall Productions (Count Duckula), this beloved cartoon classic takes animated zaniness to its wackiest and wittiest limits. No adventure is too challenging for our intrepid heroes, no pun too awful, no joke too sacred. Nay! With DangerMouse and his faithful hamster Penfold loose in the world, or at least on your TV screen, you're sure to find laughter in the midst of mystery. All mirthless villains beware! Now on DVD for the first time, DANGERMOUSE: THE COMPLETE SEASONS 3 & 4 is timeless entertainment for kids of all ages. DVD Features: DANGERMOUSE Theme Song Karaoke; Character Descriptions; Interactive Menus; Scene Selection

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Introduced in 2002. Fragrance notes: exotic, tropical flowers, a sensuous blend. Recommended use: romantic.Whenapplyingany fragrance please consider that there are several factors which can affect the natural smell of your skin and, in turn, the way a scent smells on you. For instance, your mood, stress level, age, body chemistry,diet, and current medications may all alter the scents you wear.Similarly, factor such as dry or oilyskin can even affect the amount of time a fragrance will last after being applied

Tropical Perfume by Oscar de la Renta for women Personal Fragrances Introduced in 2002. Fragrance notes: exotic, tropical flowers, a sensuous blend. Recommended use: romantic.Whenapplyingany fragrance please consider that there are several factors which can affect the natural smell of your skin and, in turn, the way a scent smells on you. For instance, your mood, stress level, age, body chemistry,diet, and current medications may all alter the scents you wear.Similarly, factor such as dry or oilyskin can even affect the amount of time a fragrance will last after being applied

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LG C1500 Phone (AT&T)

While this little companion may be billed as an entry-level phone, it's got plenty of features for folks who want to get the most from Cingular wireless service. With a speakerphone, support for MMS messaging, and MP3 music ringtones, the C1500 is the perfect blend of simplicity and functionality. Design The C1500 sports a clamshell design with a 128 x 128 color display. The outside cover of the handset features a 96 x 64 supplementary monochrome display that can display time, call information, battery and signal strength, and more. Meanwhile, up and down buttons for volume control are placed on the left side. Most of the phone's features and on-screen menus are controlled by a five-way center button on the handset's control pad. Calling Features The C1500's built-in address book can store up to 255 contacts for quick access to all your friends and associates. The phone also supports polyphonic ringtones, as well as ringtones in the MIDI, SMAF, MP3, AAC formats. A number of ringtones come preloaded on the phone and more ringtones can be downloaded from Cingular's MEdia service. And for times when you want to be discreet, there's also a vibrate ringer mode. Voice activated dialing makes calling your friends, family and associates as easy as saying their names, and the built-in speakerphone makes it easy to talk hands-free. Messaging, Internet and Tools When it comes to messaging and Internet connectivity, the C1500 is ready to keep you in touch with the latest technology. In addition to basic text messaging, you can send pictures and sounds via the multimedia messaging service (Cingular messaging charges apply). There's also a built-in web browser for MEdia downloads and mobile web browsing. Cingular's MEdia service lets you receive and send emails, read news headlines, get weather updates, download games and ringtones, and more. T9 text entry, which is a technology that makes it easier for people to enter words and text on handsets, is built into the unit-- a plus for mobile email and text messaging users. A number of handy software tools are bundled with the C1500 including a calculator with unit converter, a calendar and an alarm clock. Imaging and Entertainment Because the C1500 is Java enabled, it supports games written on the Java platform. Games are available via the Cingular MEdia service. You can also customize the phone's wallpapers and screensavers to suit your tastes. Vital Statistics The LG C1500 weighs 3.00 ounces and measures 3.28 x 1.71 x .89 inches. Its lithium-ion battery is rated at up to 2.5 hours of digital talk time, and up to 216 hours of digital standby time. It runs on the 850/1800/1900 MHz GSM/GPRS frequencies. The phone comes with a one year limited warranty. What's in the Box LG C1500 handset, lithium-ion battery, AC charger, user's manual.

LG C1500 Phone (AT&T) While this little companion may be billed as an entry-level phone, it's got plenty of features for folks who want to get the most from Cingular wireless service. With a speakerphone, support for MMS messaging, and MP3 music ringtones, the C1500 is the perfect blend of simplicity and functionality. Design The C1500 sports a clamshell design with a 128 x 128 color display. The outside cover of the handset features a 96 x 64 supplementary monochrome display that can display time, call information, battery and signal strength, and more. Meanwhile, up and down buttons for volume control are placed on the left side. Most of the phone's features and on-screen menus are controlled by a five-way center button on the handset's control pad. Calling Features The C1500's built-in address book can store up to 255 contacts for quick access to all your friends and associates. The phone also supports polyphonic ringtones, as well as ringtones in the MIDI, SMAF, MP3, AAC formats. A number of ringtones come preloaded on the phone and more ringtones can be downloaded from Cingular's MEdia service. And for times when you want to be discreet, there's also a vibrate ringer mode. Voice activated dialing makes calling your friends, family and associates as easy as saying their names, and the built-in speakerphone makes it easy to talk hands-free. Messaging, Internet and Tools When it comes to messaging and Internet connectivity, the C1500 is ready to keep you in touch with the latest technology. In addition to basic text messaging, you can send pictures and sounds via the multimedia messaging service (Cingular messaging charges apply). There's also a built-in web browser for MEdia downloads and mobile web browsing. Cingular's MEdia service lets you receive and send emails, read news headlines, get weather updates, download games and ringtones, and more. T9 text entry, which is a technology that makes it easier for people to enter words and text on handsets, is built into the unit-- a plus for mobile email and text messaging users. A number of handy software tools are bundled with the C1500 including a calculator with unit converter, a calendar and an alarm clock. Imaging and Entertainment Because the C1500 is Java enabled, it supports games written on the Java platform. Games are available via the Cingular MEdia service. You can also customize the phone's wallpapers and screensavers to suit your tastes. Vital Statistics The LG C1500 weighs 3.00 ounces and measures 3.28 x 1.71 x .89 inches. Its lithium-ion battery is rated at up to 2.5 hours of digital talk time, and up to 216 hours of digital standby time. It runs on the 850/1800/1900 MHz GSM/GPRS frequencies. The phone comes with a one year limited warranty. What's in the Box LG C1500 handset, lithium-ion battery, AC charger, user's manual.

B0006BJZKE

Tell the World

Fifteen songs, this CD was never released.

Tell the World Fifteen songs, this CD was never released.

B000E91TE8

Dignity Extra Duty Pads Extra-Double Duty 30/Bag

Dignity Extra Duty Pads are for moderate to heavy protection. Best used with Dignity garment or regular pants. Double pad is made of fluff filling and a soft, non-woven covering. Pad can be cut for single use, or layered for triple protection. No moisture-proof backing or adhesive strip.

Dignity Extra Duty Pads Extra-Double Duty 30/Bag Dignity Extra Duty Pads are for moderate to heavy protection. Best used with Dignity garment or regular pants. Double pad is made of fluff filling and a soft, non-woven covering. Pad can be cut for single use, or layered for triple protection. No moisture-proof backing or adhesive strip.

B000GGQ4S0

Earrings - E68 - Crystal Rice Drop ~ Clear AB

Earrings are made with Swarovski (tm) crystal beads and fire polished glass beads and hung on gold/silver tone leverbacks. Earrings measure approx. 1 5/8" tall. Perfect for daily wear whether dressy or casual. Super sparkly! Just beautiful!

Earrings - E68 - Crystal Rice Drop ~ Clear AB Earrings are made with Swarovski (tm) crystal beads and fire polished glass beads and hung on gold/silver tone leverbacks. Earrings measure approx. 1 5/8" tall. Perfect for daily wear whether dressy or casual. Super sparkly! Just beautiful!

1578590280

The St. James Film Directors Encyclopedia

Thirty years after the publication of his classic American Cinema: Directors and Directions, Andrew Sarris has edited this comprehensive guide to international film directors. It covers the spectrum of significant filmmakers from Altman to Armstrong, Kazan to Kurosawa, Truffaut to Tarantino. With entries written by distinguished critics such as Dudley Andrew, Jeanine Basinger, David Bordwell, Raymond Durgnat, Roger Manvell, Gerald Mast, and Robin Wood, it will be a standard reference tool for many years to come. In line with Sarris's auteur theory of directing, the contributors consider the ways in which directors put their personal stamp on their work. Included with the assessments are biographical sketches and complete filmographies.

The St. James Film Directors Encyclopedia Thirty years after the publication of his classic American Cinema: Directors and Directions, Andrew Sarris has edited this comprehensive guide to international film directors. It covers the spectrum of significant filmmakers from Altman to Armstrong, Kazan to Kurosawa, Truffaut to Tarantino. With entries written by distinguished critics such as Dudley Andrew, Jeanine Basinger, David Bordwell, Raymond Durgnat, Roger Manvell, Gerald Mast, and Robin Wood, it will be a standard reference tool for many years to come. In line with Sarris's auteur theory of directing, the contributors consider the ways in which directors put their personal stamp on their work. Included with the assessments are biographical sketches and complete filmographies.

B000H0RRNG

Amos 'N Andy: 16 Famous Original Radio Broadcasts on 3 Full-length Cds

Three and a half hours of non-stop laughs! Sapphire's Brother comes to visit, Andy's New Year's Eve, The Great Debate, Is Sapphire a Murderer?, Andy files an inflated tax return, Kingfish sells Andy a foreign car, The ink flow pen salesman, Sapphire kicks Kingfish out of the house, Kingfish opens a rest home, Kingfish adopts a plan, Andy buys a house in the country, Kingfish receives a Valentine card, A Christmas story, Andy and Kingfish find a body in their car, Andy and Kingfish design an Easter bonnet

Amos 'N Andy: 16 Famous Original Radio Broadcasts on 3 Full-length Cds Three and a half hours of non-stop laughs! Sapphire's Brother comes to visit, Andy's New Year's Eve, The Great Debate, Is Sapphire a Murderer?, Andy files an inflated tax return, Kingfish sells Andy a foreign car, The ink flow pen salesman, Sapphire kicks Kingfish out of the house, Kingfish opens a rest home, Kingfish adopts a plan, Andy buys a house in the country, Kingfish receives a Valentine card, A Christmas story, Andy and Kingfish find a body in their car, Andy and Kingfish design an Easter bonnet

B000N8GH56

MSD 32079 Red Super Conductor Spark Plug Wire

MSD Ignition 8.5mm Super Conductor Universal Spark Plug Wire Set combines ultra low resistance with the ability to suppress interference into the ultimate performance wire. It uses a copper alloy conductor that delivers more energy to the spark plugs and is encased in a heavy duty sleeve that resists abrasion and heat. This set comes with appropriate boots and factory terminals installed.

MSD 32079 Red Super Conductor Spark Plug Wire MSD Ignition 8.5mm Super Conductor Universal Spark Plug Wire Set combines ultra low resistance with the ability to suppress interference into the ultimate performance wire. It uses a copper alloy conductor that delivers more energy to the spark plugs and is encased in a heavy duty sleeve that resists abrasion and heat. This set comes with appropriate boots and factory terminals installed.

0471161993

Clinician's Thesaurus: Guidebook for Writing Psychological Reports

"The Clinicians Thesaurus has once again been extensively revised, with the help of many suggestions from readers, to reflect clinical realities in the 21st century. Of course, the title doesn't do it justice: in addition to offering lists of synonyms, the book provides a vast smorgasbord of the materials that mental health clinicians need to evaluate patients, write reports, and navigate the often confusing nuances of nomenclature. I value it especially because its reach extends far beyond the confines of DSM-IV to address the countless questions and procedures not covered by official diagnostic manuals. This reference is indispensable for any clinician whose work depends heavily on language--in other words, all of us. It richly deserves its honored place on my desk."--James Morrison, MD, Professor of Clinical Psychiatry, Oregon Health Science University"I find the Thesaurus particularly useful for constructing forensic reports, in that it enhances the precision of the language used. Precisely written reports are much less subject to litigious misinterpretation."--Edward B. Heyden, EdD, Psychology Master's Program, Carlos Albizu University, Miami, Florida"The Clinicians Thesaurus, 6th Edition, is a comprehensive reference for anyone working in the field of mental health: the student preparing for a clinical career, the seasoned professional fulfilling the myriad demands of the field, or the supervisor overseeing the performance of a broad range of professionals. Not only does the Thesaurus offer detailed guidelines for conducting mental health evaluations, it also offers practical advice on writing up and presenting evaluation findings. The flow of the chapters provides a convenient, comprehensive approach to interviewing, report writing, and their relationship to treatment. The book includes concise descriptions of all major mental health diagnoses and their behavioral nuances, and clearly illustrates the relationship among assessment, diagnosis, and intervention. This clear, user-friendly work is designed to help the clinician successfully tackle one of the most challenging aspects of clinical work, the skillful documentation of evaluation and treatment."--Ann A. Abbott, PhD, LCSW, Graduate Social Work Department, West Chester University --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. "I have used the Clinician's Electronic Thesaurus for several years. As my practice has changed with the advent of managed care and the increased demands for reports, this software has helped me keep current on appropriate diagnostic terminology. It provides dynamic, clinically correct descriptions and phraseology that I can easily import into a report without it sounding 'canned,' as I have experienced with other programs. I can produce fresh, pertinent, well-written professional reports in less than half the time. I would recommend it wholeheartedly to colleagues in any related discipline, whether they are producing court reports, managed care reports, custody reports or the myriad others that are demanded of busy professionals." Nora Fleming Young, PhD, Independent Counseling Psychologist "The Clinician's Electronic Thesaurus is the greatest communication assistant I have ever used. The format of this tool is so user-friendly that it is actually inviting. I can always have the most accurate word before me at the press of a button. It could not be easier and my reports are more professional. This software has transformed my writing skills." C. Dale Ackley, PhD, DMin, Board Certified Expert in Traumatic Stress --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. Edward L. Zuckerman received his PhD in clinical psychology from the University of Pittsburgh and remained there as an adjunct teacher of personality psychology and human sexuality for 14 years. He taught abnormal psychology at Carnegie Mellon University for 9 years and now consults to the Social Security Disability Determination Division. He was in the independent general practice of clinical psychology for more than 15 years and has worked in state hospitals and community mental health centers. He lives on a small farm in Pennsylvania with his wife, a daughter, and their horses, chickens, dogs, cats, geese, and ducks. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. ContentsAcknowledgments and an InvitationGetting Oriented to the Clinician's ThesaurusI. Conducting a Mental Health Evaluation1. Beginning and Ending the Interview2. Mental Status Evaluation Questions/Tasks3. Questions about Signs, Symptoms, and Behavior PatternsII. Standard Terms and Statements for Wording Psychological ReportsA. Introducting the Report4. Preliminary Information5. Referral Reasons6. Background Information and HistoryB. The Person in the Evaluation7. Behavioral Observations8. Responses to Aspects of the Examination9. Presentation of Self10. Emotional/Affective Symptoms and Disorders11. Cognition and Mental Status12. Abnormal Signs, Symptoms, and Syndromes13. Personality PatternsC. The Person in the Environment14. Activities of Daily Living 15. Social/Community Functioning16. Relationships17. Vocational/Academic Skills18. Recreational Functioning19. Other Specialized EvaluationsD. Completing the Report20. Summary of Findings and Conclusions21. Diagnostic Statements/Impression22. Recommendations23. Prognostic Statements24. Closing StatementsIII. Useful Resources25. Treatment Planning and Treatment Plan Formats26. Formats for Reports, Evaluations, and Summaries27. Listing of Common Psychiatric and Psychoactive Drugs28. Psychiatric Masquerade of Medical ConditionsAppendices: Abbreviations in Common Use. Conversions of Scores Based on the Normal Curve of Distribution. Annotated Readings in Assessment, Interviewing, and Report Writing --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Clinician's Thesaurus: Guidebook for Writing Psychological Reports "The Clinicians Thesaurus has once again been extensively revised, with the help of many suggestions from readers, to reflect clinical realities in the 21st century. Of course, the title doesn't do it justice: in addition to offering lists of synonyms, the book provides a vast smorgasbord of the materials that mental health clinicians need to evaluate patients, write reports, and navigate the often confusing nuances of nomenclature. I value it especially because its reach extends far beyond the confines of DSM-IV to address the countless questions and procedures not covered by official diagnostic manuals. This reference is indispensable for any clinician whose work depends heavily on language--in other words, all of us. It richly deserves its honored place on my desk."--James Morrison, MD, Professor of Clinical Psychiatry, Oregon Health Science University"I find the Thesaurus particularly useful for constructing forensic reports, in that it enhances the precision of the language used. Precisely written reports are much less subject to litigious misinterpretation."--Edward B. Heyden, EdD, Psychology Master's Program, Carlos Albizu University, Miami, Florida"The Clinicians Thesaurus, 6th Edition, is a comprehensive reference for anyone working in the field of mental health: the student preparing for a clinical career, the seasoned professional fulfilling the myriad demands of the field, or the supervisor overseeing the performance of a broad range of professionals. Not only does the Thesaurus offer detailed guidelines for conducting mental health evaluations, it also offers practical advice on writing up and presenting evaluation findings. The flow of the chapters provides a convenient, comprehensive approach to interviewing, report writing, and their relationship to treatment. The book includes concise descriptions of all major mental health diagnoses and their behavioral nuances, and clearly illustrates the relationship among assessment, diagnosis, and intervention. This clear, user-friendly work is designed to help the clinician successfully tackle one of the most challenging aspects of clinical work, the skillful documentation of evaluation and treatment."--Ann A. Abbott, PhD, LCSW, Graduate Social Work Department, West Chester University --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. "I have used the Clinician's Electronic Thesaurus for several years. As my practice has changed with the advent of managed care and the increased demands for reports, this software has helped me keep current on appropriate diagnostic terminology. It provides dynamic, clinically correct descriptions and phraseology that I can easily import into a report without it sounding 'canned,' as I have experienced with other programs. I can produce fresh, pertinent, well-written professional reports in less than half the time. I would recommend it wholeheartedly to colleagues in any related discipline, whether they are producing court reports, managed care reports, custody reports or the myriad others that are demanded of busy professionals." Nora Fleming Young, PhD, Independent Counseling Psychologist "The Clinician's Electronic Thesaurus is the greatest communication assistant I have ever used. The format of this tool is so user-friendly that it is actually inviting. I can always have the most accurate word before me at the press of a button. It could not be easier and my reports are more professional. This software has transformed my writing skills." C. Dale Ackley, PhD, DMin, Board Certified Expert in Traumatic Stress --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. Edward L. Zuckerman received his PhD in clinical psychology from the University of Pittsburgh and remained there as an adjunct teacher of personality psychology and human sexuality for 14 years. He taught abnormal psychology at Carnegie Mellon University for 9 years and now consults to the Social Security Disability Determination Division. He was in the independent general practice of clinical psychology for more than 15 years and has worked in state hospitals and community mental health centers. He lives on a small farm in Pennsylvania with his wife, a daughter, and their horses, chickens, dogs, cats, geese, and ducks. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. ContentsAcknowledgments and an InvitationGetting Oriented to the Clinician's ThesaurusI. Conducting a Mental Health Evaluation1. Beginning and Ending the Interview2. Mental Status Evaluation Questions/Tasks3. Questions about Signs, Symptoms, and Behavior PatternsII. Standard Terms and Statements for Wording Psychological ReportsA. Introducting the Report4. Preliminary Information5. Referral Reasons6. Background Information and HistoryB. The Person in the Evaluation7. Behavioral Observations8. Responses to Aspects of the Examination9. Presentation of Self10. Emotional/Affective Symptoms and Disorders11. Cognition and Mental Status12. Abnormal Signs, Symptoms, and Syndromes13. Personality PatternsC. The Person in the Environment14. Activities of Daily Living 15. Social/Community Functioning16. Relationships17. Vocational/Academic Skills18. Recreational Functioning19. Other Specialized EvaluationsD. Completing the Report20. Summary of Findings and Conclusions21. Diagnostic Statements/Impression22. Recommendations23. Prognostic Statements24. Closing StatementsIII. Useful Resources25. Treatment Planning and Treatment Plan Formats26. Formats for Reports, Evaluations, and Summaries27. Listing of Common Psychiatric and Psychoactive Drugs28. Psychiatric Masquerade of Medical ConditionsAppendices: Abbreviations in Common Use. Conversions of Scores Based on the Normal Curve of Distribution. Annotated Readings in Assessment, Interviewing, and Report Writing --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

B000SGHSVA

Kauai, Hawaii DVD

Maria Quiban and our featured experts take us on a journey, covering almost 2,000 years of Polynesian history and cultural heritage, examining the history of Hawaii from the first Polynesian explorers to the splendors of the 19th century Hawaiian Monarchy. The Video DVD of Kauai takes the viewer on over a 30-minute journey throughout Kauai. The viewer will be immersed in the production featuring some of the most breathtaking and exciting footage ever shot on Kauai and in dynamic Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Sound. The history of Hawaii is full of epic voyages of discovery and idyllic isolation, kings and queens, heroes and villains, the rise and fall of kingdoms, treachery, greed, revolutions and even war.From spectacular aerials to POV visuals and narrative comments from our featured experts. They take us from the major tourist attractions to the hidden parts of Kauai rarely seen. It is a combination of what you might see on the Travel Channel, the History Channel and an IMAX movie all in one. We visit many of the magnificent beaches and places that surround this island. From the remote North Shore beaches to the sunny Poipu Coastline where some of the world's best beaches can be found. We witness the blasts from Spouting Horn. We soar high above the Napali coastline and then sail away aboard Captain Andy's sailing for breathtaking views. We go on a helicopter tour high above the island with Safari Helicopters. We cruise through quant little towns like Hanalei, make a stop in Princeville then take in the views at the Kilauea Point Lighthouse. We visit a very special jewel on the garden island called Na Aina Kai Botanical Gardens. We discover the more adventurous side of Kauai onboard a hang glider and go on a Zipline Trek through the jungle. We take in the grandeur of the Waimea Canyon and go up the Wailua River to the famous Fern Grotto. We enjoy our afternoon at the Smith's Tropical Paradise touring the gardens and end our day with their fantastic Luau. There is all this and more as we embark on a fabulous journey aboard the Video DVD of Kauai! So pack your bags, because we're going a journey of a lifetime. See the hot spots and discover the hidden Kauai. Learn about the rich history and culture of the Hawaiian Islands. Explore Kauai with the people who make it so amazing Only on the Video DVD of Kauai!

Kauai, Hawaii DVD Maria Quiban and our featured experts take us on a journey, covering almost 2,000 years of Polynesian history and cultural heritage, examining the history of Hawaii from the first Polynesian explorers to the splendors of the 19th century Hawaiian Monarchy. The Video DVD of Kauai takes the viewer on over a 30-minute journey throughout Kauai. The viewer will be immersed in the production featuring some of the most breathtaking and exciting footage ever shot on Kauai and in dynamic Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Sound. The history of Hawaii is full of epic voyages of discovery and idyllic isolation, kings and queens, heroes and villains, the rise and fall of kingdoms, treachery, greed, revolutions and even war.From spectacular aerials to POV visuals and narrative comments from our featured experts. They take us from the major tourist attractions to the hidden parts of Kauai rarely seen. It is a combination of what you might see on the Travel Channel, the History Channel and an IMAX movie all in one. We visit many of the magnificent beaches and places that surround this island. From the remote North Shore beaches to the sunny Poipu Coastline where some of the world's best beaches can be found. We witness the blasts from Spouting Horn. We soar high above the Napali coastline and then sail away aboard Captain Andy's sailing for breathtaking views. We go on a helicopter tour high above the island with Safari Helicopters. We cruise through quant little towns like Hanalei, make a stop in Princeville then take in the views at the Kilauea Point Lighthouse. We visit a very special jewel on the garden island called Na Aina Kai Botanical Gardens. We discover the more adventurous side of Kauai onboard a hang glider and go on a Zipline Trek through the jungle. We take in the grandeur of the Waimea Canyon and go up the Wailua River to the famous Fern Grotto. We enjoy our afternoon at the Smith's Tropical Paradise touring the gardens and end our day with their fantastic Luau. There is all this and more as we embark on a fabulous journey aboard the Video DVD of Kauai! So pack your bags, because we're going a journey of a lifetime. See the hot spots and discover the hidden Kauai. Learn about the rich history and culture of the Hawaiian Islands. Explore Kauai with the people who make it so amazing Only on the Video DVD of Kauai!

B00015YRNU

Privacy Guard RTP-018050 Cross-Cut Shredder

The Privacy Guard RTP-018050 lives up to its name by helping you keep your private documents just that--private. Its cutting system shreds documents into fine bits measuring just 7/32-inch square and processes them at a rate of up to 12 feet per minute. Capable of shredding up to five sheets per pass, it shouldn't choke if it happens across a stray paperclip or staple. Controls include a manual reverse and an automatic start/stop to keep pages flowing smoothly. The manufacturer includes a one-year warranty on parts and service. What's in the Box Shredder with receptacle, power cord, instructions, warranty and registration information

Privacy Guard RTP-018050 Cross-Cut Shredder The Privacy Guard RTP-018050 lives up to its name by helping you keep your private documents just that--private. Its cutting system shreds documents into fine bits measuring just 7/32-inch square and processes them at a rate of up to 12 feet per minute. Capable of shredding up to five sheets per pass, it shouldn't choke if it happens across a stray paperclip or staple. Controls include a manual reverse and an automatic start/stop to keep pages flowing smoothly. The manufacturer includes a one-year warranty on parts and service. What's in the Box Shredder with receptacle, power cord, instructions, warranty and registration information

0028621573

Webster's New World Pocket Style Guide

Concise and definitive rules for grammar and punctuationClear advice on writing style and word usageThe key to effective writing* Covers grammar, punctuation, capitalization, numbers, compound words, abbreviations, and correct word usage* Easy to use and understand* Hundreds of clear examples No Bio

Webster's New World Pocket Style Guide Concise and definitive rules for grammar and punctuationClear advice on writing style and word usageThe key to effective writing* Covers grammar, punctuation, capitalization, numbers, compound words, abbreviations, and correct word usage* Easy to use and understand* Hundreds of clear examples No Bio

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A Perfect Dream

...Fimm is no doubt ripe with possibility. This is one of the most enchanting discoveries of the year. -- CLT, Billboard Magazine, December 14, 2002 Sarah Fimm is a dark, chaotic mixture of rock and pop with alternative influences. Her sound is colored with smooth, melodic rock fused with thick electronic grooves. A fucked up attitude with a strawberry smile account for Sarah being slightly outside, but still able to touch a mainstream audience. Sarah Fimm is currently supporting her debut album Cocooned by way of radio airplay on over 500 college and commercial stations, a street promotion team, internet promotion (over 200,000 plays on MP3.com and 5 #1 hits on MP3.com's alternative charts), and live performances. Sarah Fimm has just released her follow-up album "A Perfect Dream". Sarah and the band are planning a tour for the summer of 2003.

A Perfect Dream ...Fimm is no doubt ripe with possibility. This is one of the most enchanting discoveries of the year. -- CLT, Billboard Magazine, December 14, 2002 Sarah Fimm is a dark, chaotic mixture of rock and pop with alternative influences. Her sound is colored with smooth, melodic rock fused with thick electronic grooves. A fucked up attitude with a strawberry smile account for Sarah being slightly outside, but still able to touch a mainstream audience. Sarah Fimm is currently supporting her debut album Cocooned by way of radio airplay on over 500 college and commercial stations, a street promotion team, internet promotion (over 200,000 plays on MP3.com and 5 #1 hits on MP3.com's alternative charts), and live performances. Sarah Fimm has just released her follow-up album "A Perfect Dream". Sarah and the band are planning a tour for the summer of 2003.

0937381608

Brown Ale: History, Brewing Techniques, Recipes (Classic Beer Style)

So, while brown ale's past may be somewhat elusive and its present somewhat complex, its future is bright. In today's beer world, few other beer styles hold more potential for exploration and enjoyment. As a result, it is destined to survive and thrive with brewers and lovers of brown ale. --From the book Brown ale is the chameleon of all beers. Its ever-evolving identity lends to its elusive reputation. To trace brown ale's history and development, it's necessary to visit nearly every other style of British ale--from mild and pale to porter and stout. Ray Daniels and Jim Parker harness the mystery of this beer style and divulge some of its secrets. They also reveal how Samuel Smith's and Scottish and Newcastle breweries craft their world-renown ale and why chefs use brown ale more than any other beer style. Brown ale will never seem the same after reading this book. The Classic Beer Style Series is devoted to offering in-depth information on world-class beer styles by exploring their history, flavor profiles, brewing methods, recipes, and ingredients. Ray Daniels and Jim Parker

Brown Ale: History, Brewing Techniques, Recipes (Classic Beer Style) So, while brown ale's past may be somewhat elusive and its present somewhat complex, its future is bright. In today's beer world, few other beer styles hold more potential for exploration and enjoyment. As a result, it is destined to survive and thrive with brewers and lovers of brown ale. --From the book Brown ale is the chameleon of all beers. Its ever-evolving identity lends to its elusive reputation. To trace brown ale's history and development, it's necessary to visit nearly every other style of British ale--from mild and pale to porter and stout. Ray Daniels and Jim Parker harness the mystery of this beer style and divulge some of its secrets. They also reveal how Samuel Smith's and Scottish and Newcastle breweries craft their world-renown ale and why chefs use brown ale more than any other beer style. Brown ale will never seem the same after reading this book. The Classic Beer Style Series is devoted to offering in-depth information on world-class beer styles by exploring their history, flavor profiles, brewing methods, recipes, and ingredients. Ray Daniels and Jim Parker

B00003ZKSU

Club Mix 2000

Two-disc set featuring 43 of the biggest club tracks from 2000, including cuts by Artful Dodger, ATB, Eiffel 65, Paul Van Dyk, Bob Marley vs. Funkstar Deluxe, Basement Jaxx & much more.

Club Mix 2000 Two-disc set featuring 43 of the biggest club tracks from 2000, including cuts by Artful Dodger, ATB, Eiffel 65, Paul Van Dyk, Bob Marley vs. Funkstar Deluxe, Basement Jaxx & much more.

B00005QJJA

J-Idols - Race Queens 1 (Supermodels from Japan) (2001)

An intimate, up close and personal look at Japan's most beautiful, sexy, talented and renowned supermodels! They're the hottest girls on four wheels. Japanese Race Queens have become the sexy symbols of the Import Car craze that's sweeping Japan & the U.S. Get to know the Race Queens at their photo shoots, interviews & workouts. See them in their uniforms & swimsuits between car shows & races.

J-Idols - Race Queens 1 (Supermodels from Japan) (2001) An intimate, up close and personal look at Japan's most beautiful, sexy, talented and renowned supermodels! They're the hottest girls on four wheels. Japanese Race Queens have become the sexy symbols of the Import Car craze that's sweeping Japan & the U.S. Get to know the Race Queens at their photo shoots, interviews & workouts. See them in their uniforms & swimsuits between car shows & races.

B0000087UP

Anthology

Australian Exclusive Release. Three CD Set featuring 56 Tracks. Includes Tracks from his Early Years as Part of the Allen Brothers Band, Tracks from Late in his Carreer, and Tracks from his Era on a and M Records. Also features a 32 Page Color Booklet.

Anthology Australian Exclusive Release. Three CD Set featuring 56 Tracks. Includes Tracks from his Early Years as Part of the Allen Brothers Band, Tracks from Late in his Carreer, and Tracks from his Era on a and M Records. Also features a 32 Page Color Booklet.

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Last Don [VHS] (1997)

If you have an appetite for Sicilian soapers, then you're like all those other people who made Mario Puzo's The Last Don the highest Nielsen-rated show for the week in mid-May 1997 when it originally aired. And who could blame you, since the story line of this TV miniseries is chock-full of all the familiar elements that make up a bestseller--power, money, sex, murder, gambling, madness, fame, Hollywood, loyalties made and broken. The story proper begins with a little Romeo and Juliet when Rose Marie, daughter of Don Domenico Clericuzio (Danny Aiello), falls for the youngest son of the warring Santadio family. On their wedding night, Rose Marie's new husband and the entire Santadio family are slaughtered by the Clericuzios to avoid further conflict between the two families, and Rose Marie goes completely insane and grows up to be Kirstie Alley. But not before she gives birth to another Santadio, Dante (so named because he has to live in Hell), in whom she invests all her hatred for her own family. So he grows up to be a psychotic hitman, played with sly and sadistic ingenuity by Rory Cochrane. The Clericuzios' chief executioner, Pippi (played with smooth aplomb by Joe Mantegna), is responsible for killing Rose Marie's husband, and wants his own son, metaphorically overburdened with the name "Cross," to follow in his footsteps. The sins of the fathers are visiting all over the sons in this picture, and naturally the two kids will have to resolve this inheritance. The acting is the main attraction here. Aiello in particular invests The Don with a stately grace that is just right. --Jim Gay

Last Don [VHS] (1997) If you have an appetite for Sicilian soapers, then you're like all those other people who made Mario Puzo's The Last Don the highest Nielsen-rated show for the week in mid-May 1997 when it originally aired. And who could blame you, since the story line of this TV miniseries is chock-full of all the familiar elements that make up a bestseller--power, money, sex, murder, gambling, madness, fame, Hollywood, loyalties made and broken. The story proper begins with a little Romeo and Juliet when Rose Marie, daughter of Don Domenico Clericuzio (Danny Aiello), falls for the youngest son of the warring Santadio family. On their wedding night, Rose Marie's new husband and the entire Santadio family are slaughtered by the Clericuzios to avoid further conflict between the two families, and Rose Marie goes completely insane and grows up to be Kirstie Alley. But not before she gives birth to another Santadio, Dante (so named because he has to live in Hell), in whom she invests all her hatred for her own family. So he grows up to be a psychotic hitman, played with sly and sadistic ingenuity by Rory Cochrane. The Clericuzios' chief executioner, Pippi (played with smooth aplomb by Joe Mantegna), is responsible for killing Rose Marie's husband, and wants his own son, metaphorically overburdened with the name "Cross," to follow in his footsteps. The sins of the fathers are visiting all over the sons in this picture, and naturally the two kids will have to resolve this inheritance. The acting is the main attraction here. Aiello in particular invests The Don with a stately grace that is just right. --Jim Gay

B00064VWY8

'Egg Bag' - Magic Trick by S. S. Adams

An egg placed in a magic bag disappears. The bag may be turned inside out and flattened. Impress your friends and family with this great magic trick/illusion/slight of hand! (Egg Bag)

'Egg Bag' - Magic Trick by S. S. Adams An egg placed in a magic bag disappears. The bag may be turned inside out and flattened. Impress your friends and family with this great magic trick/illusion/slight of hand! (Egg Bag)

B00064A6GI

Amazon.com: Diesel New Wilby Shorts Underwear (M Heather Gray): Clothing

Constructed of stretch cotton. Slim fit boxer brief. Button fly. Elastic waist. Diesel Style 3133AN00030

Amazon.com: Diesel New Wilby Shorts Underwear (M Heather Gray): Clothing Constructed of stretch cotton. Slim fit boxer brief. Button fly. Elastic waist. Diesel Style 3133AN00030

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Ballroom Dancing for Beginners (1988)

Ballroom Dancing for Beginners will appeal to novice ballroom dancers who want an introduction to several different social dances. Instructor Teresa Mason, assisted by Randolph Scott, teaches basic patterns for six popular ballroom dances: fox-trot, cha-cha, tango, waltz, rumba, and swing. Mason sensibly begins by introducing steps that recur in many ballroom dances, such as walking step, rock step, and triple step; several dance positions; and music timing for different dances. Next you start learning specific dances. This 47-minute video is well instructed, not rushed or complex, and Mason doesn't try to pack too many moves into each dance. The black background, however, is somber and sometimes makes it difficult to see Scott's moves clearly (he's dressed in a dark suit). The music sometimes seems odd and doesn't always match the dance. --Joan Price Master the basic techniques of ballroom dancing with Teresa Mason. Featured dances: Fox Trot, Tango, Waltz, Rumba, Cha-Cha, and Swing.

Ballroom Dancing for Beginners (1988) Ballroom Dancing for Beginners will appeal to novice ballroom dancers who want an introduction to several different social dances. Instructor Teresa Mason, assisted by Randolph Scott, teaches basic patterns for six popular ballroom dances: fox-trot, cha-cha, tango, waltz, rumba, and swing. Mason sensibly begins by introducing steps that recur in many ballroom dances, such as walking step, rock step, and triple step; several dance positions; and music timing for different dances. Next you start learning specific dances. This 47-minute video is well instructed, not rushed or complex, and Mason doesn't try to pack too many moves into each dance. The black background, however, is somber and sometimes makes it difficult to see Scott's moves clearly (he's dressed in a dark suit). The music sometimes seems odd and doesn't always match the dance. --Joan Price Master the basic techniques of ballroom dancing with Teresa Mason. Featured dances: Fox Trot, Tango, Waltz, Rumba, Cha-Cha, and Swing.

080102644X

John (Baker Exegetical Commentary on the New Testament)

Andreas Kstenberger (Ph.D., Trinity Evangelical Divinity School) is professor of New Testament and director of Ph.D/Th.M. studies at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. He is the author or coauthor of several books, including Encountering the Gospel of John, The Book Study Concordance of the Greek New Testament, and The Missions of Jesus and the Disciples according to the Fourth Gospel. He also translated Adolf Schlatter's two-volume New Testament Theology.

John (Baker Exegetical Commentary on the New Testament) Andreas Kstenberger (Ph.D., Trinity Evangelical Divinity School) is professor of New Testament and director of Ph.D/Th.M. studies at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. He is the author or coauthor of several books, including Encountering the Gospel of John, The Book Study Concordance of the Greek New Testament, and The Missions of Jesus and the Disciples according to the Fourth Gospel. He also translated Adolf Schlatter's two-volume New Testament Theology.

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Lost Christianity

The acclaimed author of The American Soul, Why Cant We Be Good? and Money and the Meaning of Life, Jacob Needleman is Professor of Philosophy at San Francisco State University, and former Director of the Center for the Study of New Religions at the Graduate Theological Union, Berkeley. He lives in Oakland, CA.

Lost Christianity The acclaimed author of The American Soul, Why Cant We Be Good? and Money and the Meaning of Life, Jacob Needleman is Professor of Philosophy at San Francisco State University, and former Director of the Center for the Study of New Religions at the Graduate Theological Union, Berkeley. He lives in Oakland, CA.

B0009MZ59U

No Concept

1. Go with the Flow 2. Ciprea 3. Come Sei Veramente 4. Prendimi 5. Ti Scrivo 6. Regina Dei Cristalli 7. Ossessione 8. Sospeso Nel Tempo 9. Le Tue Mani 10. Qui Danza 11. Notte Ad Harlem 12. Pensieri Nascosti 13. Breath (A Meditation)

No Concept 1. Go with the Flow 2. Ciprea 3. Come Sei Veramente 4. Prendimi 5. Ti Scrivo 6. Regina Dei Cristalli 7. Ossessione 8. Sospeso Nel Tempo 9. Le Tue Mani 10. Qui Danza 11. Notte Ad Harlem 12. Pensieri Nascosti 13. Breath (A Meditation)

0761822321

The Changing Nature of Racial and Ethnic Conflict in United States History: 1492 to the Present

Leslie V. Tischauser is Professor of History and Chair of the Department of Social Sciences, Prairie State College, Chicago Heights, Illinois.

The Changing Nature of Racial and Ethnic Conflict in United States History: 1492 to the Present Leslie V. Tischauser is Professor of History and Chair of the Department of Social Sciences, Prairie State College, Chicago Heights, Illinois.

0895947161

Sports Injuries: A Self-Help Guide

Grisogono teaches sports medicine and has served as a physical therapist for British teams at the Olympics and Commonwealth Games. Her book was originally published in Britain and is aimed at the British athlete. With the exception of vaseline, most of the salves, dressings, and medications she mentions may be unfamiliar to Americans. The book is organized according to body parts; it starts with the foot and ankle, then works its way up to the neck and out to the wrists and hands. Specific types of injuries are listed for each part of the anatomy. Exercises to perform during the rehabilitation process are detailed. Larger collections lacking in books on sports medicine may consider.Terry Madden, Boise State Univ. Lib., Id.Copyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc. 'Likely to become a standard classic of commonsense.' -- Daily Mail 'This book is exactly what it claims to be and will be of very good value to athletes, coaches and trainers ... can be recommended to the sporting public without hesitation.' -- David P Chapman, Secretary of the British Associat 'Explains just what goes wrong where - and why. Even more valuable are the explanations of how to avoid those injuries in the first place; these are packed with nuggets of good sense.' -- Sport and Leisure --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. Vivian Grisogono was educated at the University of Oxford and is a chartered physiotherapist and founder of the full-time sports injuries unit at Crystal Palace Sports Centre. She has served as British team physiotherapist at both the Winter and Summer Olympics, and at the Commonwealth Games. She is a lecturer and regularly appears on television and on the radio. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Sports Injuries: A Self-Help Guide Grisogono teaches sports medicine and has served as a physical therapist for British teams at the Olympics and Commonwealth Games. Her book was originally published in Britain and is aimed at the British athlete. With the exception of vaseline, most of the salves, dressings, and medications she mentions may be unfamiliar to Americans. The book is organized according to body parts; it starts with the foot and ankle, then works its way up to the neck and out to the wrists and hands. Specific types of injuries are listed for each part of the anatomy. Exercises to perform during the rehabilitation process are detailed. Larger collections lacking in books on sports medicine may consider.Terry Madden, Boise State Univ. Lib., Id.Copyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc. 'Likely to become a standard classic of commonsense.' -- Daily Mail 'This book is exactly what it claims to be and will be of very good value to athletes, coaches and trainers ... can be recommended to the sporting public without hesitation.' -- David P Chapman, Secretary of the British Associat 'Explains just what goes wrong where - and why. Even more valuable are the explanations of how to avoid those injuries in the first place; these are packed with nuggets of good sense.' -- Sport and Leisure --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. Vivian Grisogono was educated at the University of Oxford and is a chartered physiotherapist and founder of the full-time sports injuries unit at Crystal Palace Sports Centre. She has served as British team physiotherapist at both the Winter and Summer Olympics, and at the Commonwealth Games. She is a lecturer and regularly appears on television and on the radio. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

B00005UMC0

Adobe After Effects 5.5 PB Upgrade from 3.X or 4.X PR-PR [Old Version]

Adobe After Effects 5.5 delivers a comprehensive set of tools to efficiently produce motion graphics and visual effects for film, video, multimedia, and the Web. This Production Bundle contains all the tools in the Standard version plus 16-bit color support, vector paint capabilities, network rendering, and additional keying, motion control, visual effects, 3-D channel, and audio tools. It also includes the Zaxwerks 3D Invigorator Classic, a plug-in designed to help easily produce broadcast and film-quality 3-D graphics. After Effects offers a high level of integration with Adobe Premiere, Adobe Photoshop, and Adobe Illustrator to produce professional results. And now get native support for Mac OS X.After Effects 5.5 features increased control over lighting properties, allowing users to cast colored shadows or simulate the effects of stained glass. Create spotlights that cast light in the shape of stars or logos. After Effects 5.5 also includes eight new effects, giving you more than 90 effects to use alone or in combination to produce looks that are tailored for any project. And now you can apply effects more efficiently and organize them however you like with the new effects palette. Just drag and drop effects from the palette and arrange them using customized folders or list them alphabetically.After Effects 5.5 offers more import and output options. Create RealMedia streaming or Web download files that support RealVideo, RealAudio, and RealVideo with audio. Get support for work in 16-bit-per-channel formats such as Maya IFF, QuickTime, RPF, and SGI files. Import Macromedia Flash files and MPEG-1 files to use in your compositions. Cross-media delivery of high-quality digital content with After Effects has never been easier or more flexible. Note: The is an upgrade to the Production Bundle for owners of After Effects 3.x or 4.x.

Adobe After Effects 5.5 PB Upgrade from 3.X or 4.X PR-PR [Old Version] Adobe After Effects 5.5 delivers a comprehensive set of tools to efficiently produce motion graphics and visual effects for film, video, multimedia, and the Web. This Production Bundle contains all the tools in the Standard version plus 16-bit color support, vector paint capabilities, network rendering, and additional keying, motion control, visual effects, 3-D channel, and audio tools. It also includes the Zaxwerks 3D Invigorator Classic, a plug-in designed to help easily produce broadcast and film-quality 3-D graphics. After Effects offers a high level of integration with Adobe Premiere, Adobe Photoshop, and Adobe Illustrator to produce professional results. And now get native support for Mac OS X.After Effects 5.5 features increased control over lighting properties, allowing users to cast colored shadows or simulate the effects of stained glass. Create spotlights that cast light in the shape of stars or logos. After Effects 5.5 also includes eight new effects, giving you more than 90 effects to use alone or in combination to produce looks that are tailored for any project. And now you can apply effects more efficiently and organize them however you like with the new effects palette. Just drag and drop effects from the palette and arrange them using customized folders or list them alphabetically.After Effects 5.5 offers more import and output options. Create RealMedia streaming or Web download files that support RealVideo, RealAudio, and RealVideo with audio. Get support for work in 16-bit-per-channel formats such as Maya IFF, QuickTime, RPF, and SGI files. Import Macromedia Flash files and MPEG-1 files to use in your compositions. Cross-media delivery of high-quality digital content with After Effects has never been easier or more flexible. Note: The is an upgrade to the Production Bundle for owners of After Effects 3.x or 4.x.

B0001FZGM6

A Woman's Education

Conway's goals and visions as the first female president of elite Smith College during an era in which many women's institutions were going co-ed are the focus of this plainspoken and gracefully written third volume of her memoirs (following The Road from Coorain and True North). When Conway, then age 39, took the helm of Smith College in 1975, she knew that her determination to make Smith competitive as "an avowedly modern feminist institution" would be a difficult challenge. In addition, she faced the disapproval of most of the entrenched senior male faculty, as well as academic infighting and tensions between the faculty and the board of trustees. She is candid about the problems in her decade there, revealing as well her own misgivings and vulnerabilities and the stresses of her personal life. Learning quickly that she had to be a political strategist, mediator and fundraiser, Conway took as her main mission the need to convey the liberalizing qualities of single-sex education for women seeking to develop their identities. Despite alumnae criticism of the strong lesbian presence at Smith, she was also outspoken in her passionate defense of gay rights as a fundamental feminist issue. Yet she also records her intellectual differences with much of the ideology of the feminist movement. There are poignant passages, when Conway describes her "losses" and her husband's accelerating manic depression, but the main thrust is her forceful argument about the superior ability of women's colleges to liberate students from the shibboleths and constraints of the male-dominated point of view prevalent at most other institutions. Whether or not readers agree with her analysis, they will respond to her high ideals, courageous spirit and humanistic philosophy. (Oct. 29) Forecast: The Road from Coorain created a core audience for Conway that goes well beyond Smith alumnae and feminists. Whether this more focused and cerebral book will attract an equal number of readers is an open question, but Conway's articulate presence on talk shows during her eight-city tour could move a sizable portion of the 40,000-copy first printing.Copyright 2001 Cahners Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. Conway continues the story begun so elegantly in The Road from Coorain, recounting her first tempestuous years as Smith College president. Copyright 2001 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. Smith College's first woman president, who was born in New South Wales, Australia, and is currently a visiting scholar and professor at MIT, continues the memoirs she began in The Road from Coorain (LJ 6/15/89) and True North (1994). This latest work starts with Conway's move from Canada to Northampton, MA, in 1975, to assume her duties at Smith and ends with her decision to step down in 1985. Conway arrived at the women's college at a time when single-gender schools were falling prey to coeducation. She brought new energy to what some considered a stuffy, old-fashioned institution yet kept its integrity. Conway describes the events of her decade of leadership with a mixture of humor, intelligence, and insight. The reader is treated to tales of dissatisfied faculty, the joys of gardening, and the illness of Conway's husband. Having read Conway's previous memoirs is not a prerequisite to enjoying this work, as she relates enough of her earlier years to fill in the gaps. Those interested in education and women's studies will be drawn to this work. For most collections.- Terry Christner, Hutchinson P.L., KS Copyright 2001 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. From the first sentence, Conway's memoir promises to be as remarkable and inspiring as the life it chronicles. As with the previous two volumes in her autobiographical series, The Road from Coorain (1989) and True North (1994), Conway once again places her life under a microscope, this time examining her 10 years as the first woman president of Smith College, a period devoted as much to Conway's education as to that of her students. In the decade from 1975 to 1985, Conway steered Smith through the first heady days of the feminist movement, ultimately shaping a college where women could acquire a diverse and dynamic education based on their individual and contemporary needs. For this child of the Australian outback, life as an academic official would bring challenges--political, financial, spiritual, and personal--to rival any she had previously faced and overcome. According to Socrates, "the unexamined life is not worth living," a credo Conway clearly adopted as her own, for few lives have ever been held to such self-scrutiny. Carol HaggasCopyright American Library Association. All rights reserved --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. This is the true story of the author's own continuing education- an education not only of the mind but of the heart and spirit. Daily Telegraph To say Conway is a role model to a generation of women is underselling her; she is a role model to a generation of people who have been shown that taking control of our life is possible. Herald Sun The beloved bestselling author of The Road from Coorain and True North continues her remarkable autobiography with an account of her decade as the first woman president of Smith Collegea time when she was faced with the challenge of reinventing women's education and with the demands of her own life.Conway took on the helm at Smith at the height of exploding culture wars and the rising popularity of coeducation. With the college's future at stake, she battled conservative faculty, ossified traditions, and doubtful funders to turn Smith into a place committed to preparing young women for the new realities of the future. Through it all, Conway served as an inspiration to thousands of students, while balancing the demands of her public role against the private pressures of coping with her husband's bipolar disorder. A moving tribute to the value of single-sex education and to one woman's achievements, A Woman's Education is sure to become a classic. --This text refers to the Paperback edition. An exceptional story. . . . Crisp and engaging. San Francisco ChronicleJill Ker Conway is a woman of extraordinary character, ability and ambition. One might hope to learn from her memoir how such talent emerges, and how it finds its best employment. The New York TimesA lively book [by] a woman of strong convictions and forceful personality. The Boston Globe --This text refers to the Paperback edition. Jill Ker Conway was born in Hillston, NSW, Australia, graduated from the University of Sydney in 1958, and received her PhD from Harvard University in 1969. From 1964 to 1975 she taught at the University of Toronto and was Vice President there before serving for ten years as President of Smith College. Since 1985 she has been a visiting scholar and professor in MIT's Program in Science, Technology and Society, and she currently serves on the boards of several companies. She lives in Boston, Massachusetts. 1CHOICEOn a stormy day in November 1973, I walked back across the campus to Simcoe Hall, the University of Toronto's administration building, which nestled behind the dome of Convocation Hall, looking out across a spacious circle of green, toward the amazing Victorian excess of University College, the gentler lines of Hart House, the men's union, and the nondescript international style of the overcrowded humanities library. The tout ensemble symbolized all the contradictory things I loved about the University. The scale and classical faade of Convocation Hall spoke about the national aspirations of Canada's oldest university. The aggressively Victorian mien of University College announced the weight the founders gave to its secular leanings, which opposed the church-affiliated colleges that made up the rest of the University. Every outrageous gargoyle and buttress proclaimed Darwin and Spencer. Hart House's graceful arches showed the Oxbridge loyalties that had shaped the university's intellectual aspirations, and the overcrowded and nondescript library announced the wave of expansion that had swept over the university in the baby boom years. I never looked at them all without an affectionate pleasure for the three-dimensional representation they provided of the frustrations and challenges of running part of this large and untidy institution.But this afternoon my usual pleasure was replaced by exasperation at the day's interviews. I'd been reviewing the budgets of University services all day, telling everyone the unwelcome news that there would have to be severe budget cuts and personnel layoffs in the next fiscal year. Everyone knew the reductions were caused by declining Ontario government support for the University, but nonetheless the bearer of bad tidings always has to hear out the complaints of the victims, complaints I sympathized with even though I had to be firm about the cuts. It had been painful to tell my old physician friend that in his last years as head of the health service, he must scale back its quality. And the offbeat countercultural types who ran the best counseling service for youthful drug users around had looked at me knowingly as though they'd always expected that it was inevitable that I'd let them down someday.So I didn't climb the stairs to my second-floor office at my usual pace. Still deep in thought about finance and politics, I came in the door to find my secretary poised by my desk. Petite and dark, with eyes that flashed, she was, to me, a kind of muse, her arms forever laden with mail and folders, her dazzling smile always urging me on. Though easily fifteen years my junior, she treated me with affectionate firmness, as if she were my mother.As I signed the mail, she began rattling off details of my flight to Ottawa, who was to meet me, where the evening's dinner meeting was, all the while stuffing things into my briefcase. As she rammed the last folder in, she gave me a brilliant smile. There's another letter from a search committee in there, she said, gesturing toward the bulging briefcase. It's an American one. I hope you don't do it.I was heading out the door, laden with luggage, when I stopped to ask the usual question. Any news? She broke into peals of laughter. He's still there, she said, and no one's got cholera yet. She was giving me thedaily bulletin on the determined emeritus professor who had barricaded himself in his office in the University library, refusing to move to the new space allocated to emeriti. He'd survived in his old office for six weeks, apparently without benefit of plumbing, using most of his time to bombard my office with wonderfully crotchety memoranda, which we all loved to read.I was, as usual, late at the airport, necessitating a sprint through the elongated terminal for the Ottawa gate. So by the time I collapsed, puffing and sweating, into my seat, I'd forgotten the conversation. Then, as we waited for the obligatory deicing required by the early storm, I came across the letter from the Smith College Presidential Search Committee. Something of an anticlimax after being inspected so transparently almost six months ago. It contained an invitation to meet with them as soon as possible, signed by Robert Morgenthau, who I knew to be the much-respected Manhattan District Attorney. I glanced down the list of committee members, spotting the noted art historian we'd met in May at the MacLeishes', and a Harvard professor of Tudor history, who was an old graduate school friend of my husband's.Once the plane took off, there was no more time to think about it, because I had to read the papers for my late-afternoon meeting and collect my thoughts for the dinner speech I was to make. Later, when I called John in Toronto to say good night and mentioned the belated appearance of the letter, he was instantly alert and said I must definitely meet with the Search Committee. I didn't want to change my life or the job I loved, but to please him, I answered the invitation affirmatively and set my disapproving secretary to work making arrangements, her cheeks pink with indignation, and the straightness of her back a powerful reproach.The night before meeting the Search Committee at the Century Association in New York, I dined there with John's and my old friend and confidant, Stephen Graubard. Steve was a friend of John's from graduate school days, a historian of modern Europe, someone who'd known me since my teaching fellow days in his and John's course at Harvard. He was an enthusiastic advocate of thinking seriously about going to Smith, or some institution like it.Look, he said over the Century's bad dinner and excellent wine, you've begun working in academic administration. I doubt that you'll settle for just a history department again. You should come back to the United States. There's more to be achieved here in the private system, much more than you'll be able to do in Canada.Steve's advice and concern with my career, and John's and my happiness, recalled our years together in Cambridge, Massachusetts, years among the happiest of my life. After dinner, we slipped easily into talk about our circle of mutual friends. His affection and friendship made it seem easier to move again.The next day, back in one of the private dining rooms at the Century, I enjoyed the initial interview. It was a welcome change from my role as budget cutter for all the parts of the University of Toronto that reportedto me. The group was pretty much what I'd meet on a Canadian governing board, but their mood was different. Faculty, the student member, and trustees alike wanted to talk about achieving greatness. How did I thinkSmith's pioneering history and mission could be restated, redefined, enlarged to make it the outstanding leader in women's education for the next quarter century? I was talking to a group of energetic and affirmative people about building academic excellence and serving the cause of women, the things closest to my heart. They seemed to take it for granted that resources could be raised for any program of excellence.It was seductive to talk with people for whom education was the highest priority, rather than one in a competing set of interests politicians traded off. I began to sense the contemporary energy and drive of an institution I knew mostly from its history. The interview hummed with vitality. They were easy to talk to about my historical work, and startled by my outsider's perception that it didn't matter in the least that all the Ivies were going coeducational. I knew there were enough bright women needing an education to go around. Besides, I thought that a women's college that drew from the best high schools around the country might be a more interesting place to attend than one peopled by graduates of exclusive prep schools who might now be lured to Harvard and Princeton. We got along well.As is always the case, a headhunter's beguiling call or a meeting with a search committee interrupts the breakneck flow of the present and sets one musing about past and future. So I went back to Toronto puzzling about where I was in life, and where I ought to be going. The question of leaving Toronto required not just the superficial check we make in a busy life to see where a midcourse correction to the current plan might be necessary, but the deeper wrenching kind of examination that goes with the decision to pull up roots and start again somewhere else.If invited, I'd be facing a decision that would change my life course and John's. For someone thirty-nine, a move from Canada back to the United States would be more than just another academic move. It had political ramifications at many levels. I'd left Australia for the United States thirteen years before in search of wider opportunities. When I'd met and married a Canadian historian at Harvard, it had closed the circle for me to move back to the British Commonwealth world. I loved the United States and its dynamism, its intellectual drive, its passion for getting things done, but I valued the old British sense of fair play that infused Australian and Canadian political values. Stephen Graubard was right that one could have more influence from within the American private educational system. The question was one of service. Where did I belong?Certainly the British world wasn't my only political commitment. I was a feminist, and that was a universal cause, to be served wherever the environment offered the greatest opportunity for leadership. It was a heady time in the feminist movement in 1973. But I knew feminism was a cyclical phenomenon, so one could have the greatest impact by strengthening the institutions that kept it alive in all environments, and I knew they were in the United States.When I looked back on my life, the story of my coming of age was easy to tell. It was the story of the bright rural child carried by education to graduate school at Harvard and the academic profession in Canada. I'd met the id... --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

A Woman's Education Conway's goals and visions as the first female president of elite Smith College during an era in which many women's institutions were going co-ed are the focus of this plainspoken and gracefully written third volume of her memoirs (following The Road from Coorain and True North). When Conway, then age 39, took the helm of Smith College in 1975, she knew that her determination to make Smith competitive as "an avowedly modern feminist institution" would be a difficult challenge. In addition, she faced the disapproval of most of the entrenched senior male faculty, as well as academic infighting and tensions between the faculty and the board of trustees. She is candid about the problems in her decade there, revealing as well her own misgivings and vulnerabilities and the stresses of her personal life. Learning quickly that she had to be a political strategist, mediator and fundraiser, Conway took as her main mission the need to convey the liberalizing qualities of single-sex education for women seeking to develop their identities. Despite alumnae criticism of the strong lesbian presence at Smith, she was also outspoken in her passionate defense of gay rights as a fundamental feminist issue. Yet she also records her intellectual differences with much of the ideology of the feminist movement. There are poignant passages, when Conway describes her "losses" and her husband's accelerating manic depression, but the main thrust is her forceful argument about the superior ability of women's colleges to liberate students from the shibboleths and constraints of the male-dominated point of view prevalent at most other institutions. Whether or not readers agree with her analysis, they will respond to her high ideals, courageous spirit and humanistic philosophy. (Oct. 29) Forecast: The Road from Coorain created a core audience for Conway that goes well beyond Smith alumnae and feminists. Whether this more focused and cerebral book will attract an equal number of readers is an open question, but Conway's articulate presence on talk shows during her eight-city tour could move a sizable portion of the 40,000-copy first printing.Copyright 2001 Cahners Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. Conway continues the story begun so elegantly in The Road from Coorain, recounting her first tempestuous years as Smith College president. Copyright 2001 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. Smith College's first woman president, who was born in New South Wales, Australia, and is currently a visiting scholar and professor at MIT, continues the memoirs she began in The Road from Coorain (LJ 6/15/89) and True North (1994). This latest work starts with Conway's move from Canada to Northampton, MA, in 1975, to assume her duties at Smith and ends with her decision to step down in 1985. Conway arrived at the women's college at a time when single-gender schools were falling prey to coeducation. She brought new energy to what some considered a stuffy, old-fashioned institution yet kept its integrity. Conway describes the events of her decade of leadership with a mixture of humor, intelligence, and insight. The reader is treated to tales of dissatisfied faculty, the joys of gardening, and the illness of Conway's husband. Having read Conway's previous memoirs is not a prerequisite to enjoying this work, as she relates enough of her earlier years to fill in the gaps. Those interested in education and women's studies will be drawn to this work. For most collections.- Terry Christner, Hutchinson P.L., KS Copyright 2001 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. From the first sentence, Conway's memoir promises to be as remarkable and inspiring as the life it chronicles. As with the previous two volumes in her autobiographical series, The Road from Coorain (1989) and True North (1994), Conway once again places her life under a microscope, this time examining her 10 years as the first woman president of Smith College, a period devoted as much to Conway's education as to that of her students. In the decade from 1975 to 1985, Conway steered Smith through the first heady days of the feminist movement, ultimately shaping a college where women could acquire a diverse and dynamic education based on their individual and contemporary needs. For this child of the Australian outback, life as an academic official would bring challenges--political, financial, spiritual, and personal--to rival any she had previously faced and overcome. According to Socrates, "the unexamined life is not worth living," a credo Conway clearly adopted as her own, for few lives have ever been held to such self-scrutiny. Carol HaggasCopyright American Library Association. All rights reserved --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. This is the true story of the author's own continuing education- an education not only of the mind but of the heart and spirit. Daily Telegraph To say Conway is a role model to a generation of women is underselling her; she is a role model to a generation of people who have been shown that taking control of our life is possible. Herald Sun The beloved bestselling author of The Road from Coorain and True North continues her remarkable autobiography with an account of her decade as the first woman president of Smith Collegea time when she was faced with the challenge of reinventing women's education and with the demands of her own life.Conway took on the helm at Smith at the height of exploding culture wars and the rising popularity of coeducation. With the college's future at stake, she battled conservative faculty, ossified traditions, and doubtful funders to turn Smith into a place committed to preparing young women for the new realities of the future. Through it all, Conway served as an inspiration to thousands of students, while balancing the demands of her public role against the private pressures of coping with her husband's bipolar disorder. A moving tribute to the value of single-sex education and to one woman's achievements, A Woman's Education is sure to become a classic. --This text refers to the Paperback edition. An exceptional story. . . . Crisp and engaging. San Francisco ChronicleJill Ker Conway is a woman of extraordinary character, ability and ambition. One might hope to learn from her memoir how such talent emerges, and how it finds its best employment. The New York TimesA lively book [by] a woman of strong convictions and forceful personality. The Boston Globe --This text refers to the Paperback edition. Jill Ker Conway was born in Hillston, NSW, Australia, graduated from the University of Sydney in 1958, and received her PhD from Harvard University in 1969. From 1964 to 1975 she taught at the University of Toronto and was Vice President there before serving for ten years as President of Smith College. Since 1985 she has been a visiting scholar and professor in MIT's Program in Science, Technology and Society, and she currently serves on the boards of several companies. She lives in Boston, Massachusetts. 1CHOICEOn a stormy day in November 1973, I walked back across the campus to Simcoe Hall, the University of Toronto's administration building, which nestled behind the dome of Convocation Hall, looking out across a spacious circle of green, toward the amazing Victorian excess of University College, the gentler lines of Hart House, the men's union, and the nondescript international style of the overcrowded humanities library. The tout ensemble symbolized all the contradictory things I loved about the University. The scale and classical faade of Convocation Hall spoke about the national aspirations of Canada's oldest university. The aggressively Victorian mien of University College announced the weight the founders gave to its secular leanings, which opposed the church-affiliated colleges that made up the rest of the University. Every outrageous gargoyle and buttress proclaimed Darwin and Spencer. Hart House's graceful arches showed the Oxbridge loyalties that had shaped the university's intellectual aspirations, and the overcrowded and nondescript library announced the wave of expansion that had swept over the university in the baby boom years. I never looked at them all without an affectionate pleasure for the three-dimensional representation they provided of the frustrations and challenges of running part of this large and untidy institution.But this afternoon my usual pleasure was replaced by exasperation at the day's interviews. I'd been reviewing the budgets of University services all day, telling everyone the unwelcome news that there would have to be severe budget cuts and personnel layoffs in the next fiscal year. Everyone knew the reductions were caused by declining Ontario government support for the University, but nonetheless the bearer of bad tidings always has to hear out the complaints of the victims, complaints I sympathized with even though I had to be firm about the cuts. It had been painful to tell my old physician friend that in his last years as head of the health service, he must scale back its quality. And the offbeat countercultural types who ran the best counseling service for youthful drug users around had looked at me knowingly as though they'd always expected that it was inevitable that I'd let them down someday.So I didn't climb the stairs to my second-floor office at my usual pace. Still deep in thought about finance and politics, I came in the door to find my secretary poised by my desk. Petite and dark, with eyes that flashed, she was, to me, a kind of muse, her arms forever laden with mail and folders, her dazzling smile always urging me on. Though easily fifteen years my junior, she treated me with affectionate firmness, as if she were my mother.As I signed the mail, she began rattling off details of my flight to Ottawa, who was to meet me, where the evening's dinner meeting was, all the while stuffing things into my briefcase. As she rammed the last folder in, she gave me a brilliant smile. There's another letter from a search committee in there, she said, gesturing toward the bulging briefcase. It's an American one. I hope you don't do it.I was heading out the door, laden with luggage, when I stopped to ask the usual question. Any news? She broke into peals of laughter. He's still there, she said, and no one's got cholera yet. She was giving me thedaily bulletin on the determined emeritus professor who had barricaded himself in his office in the University library, refusing to move to the new space allocated to emeriti. He'd survived in his old office for six weeks, apparently without benefit of plumbing, using most of his time to bombard my office with wonderfully crotchety memoranda, which we all loved to read.I was, as usual, late at the airport, necessitating a sprint through the elongated terminal for the Ottawa gate. So by the time I collapsed, puffing and sweating, into my seat, I'd forgotten the conversation. Then, as we waited for the obligatory deicing required by the early storm, I came across the letter from the Smith College Presidential Search Committee. Something of an anticlimax after being inspected so transparently almost six months ago. It contained an invitation to meet with them as soon as possible, signed by Robert Morgenthau, who I knew to be the much-respected Manhattan District Attorney. I glanced down the list of committee members, spotting the noted art historian we'd met in May at the MacLeishes', and a Harvard professor of Tudor history, who was an old graduate school friend of my husband's.Once the plane took off, there was no more time to think about it, because I had to read the papers for my late-afternoon meeting and collect my thoughts for the dinner speech I was to make. Later, when I called John in Toronto to say good night and mentioned the belated appearance of the letter, he was instantly alert and said I must definitely meet with the Search Committee. I didn't want to change my life or the job I loved, but to please him, I answered the invitation affirmatively and set my disapproving secretary to work making arrangements, her cheeks pink with indignation, and the straightness of her back a powerful reproach.The night before meeting the Search Committee at the Century Association in New York, I dined there with John's and my old friend and confidant, Stephen Graubard. Steve was a friend of John's from graduate school days, a historian of modern Europe, someone who'd known me since my teaching fellow days in his and John's course at Harvard. He was an enthusiastic advocate of thinking seriously about going to Smith, or some institution like it.Look, he said over the Century's bad dinner and excellent wine, you've begun working in academic administration. I doubt that you'll settle for just a history department again. You should come back to the United States. There's more to be achieved here in the private system, much more than you'll be able to do in Canada.Steve's advice and concern with my career, and John's and my happiness, recalled our years together in Cambridge, Massachusetts, years among the happiest of my life. After dinner, we slipped easily into talk about our circle of mutual friends. His affection and friendship made it seem easier to move again.The next day, back in one of the private dining rooms at the Century, I enjoyed the initial interview. It was a welcome change from my role as budget cutter for all the parts of the University of Toronto that reportedto me. The group was pretty much what I'd meet on a Canadian governing board, but their mood was different. Faculty, the student member, and trustees alike wanted to talk about achieving greatness. How did I thinkSmith's pioneering history and mission could be restated, redefined, enlarged to make it the outstanding leader in women's education for the next quarter century? I was talking to a group of energetic and affirmative people about building academic excellence and serving the cause of women, the things closest to my heart. They seemed to take it for granted that resources could be raised for any program of excellence.It was seductive to talk with people for whom education was the highest priority, rather than one in a competing set of interests politicians traded off. I began to sense the contemporary energy and drive of an institution I knew mostly from its history. The interview hummed with vitality. They were easy to talk to about my historical work, and startled by my outsider's perception that it didn't matter in the least that all the Ivies were going coeducational. I knew there were enough bright women needing an education to go around. Besides, I thought that a women's college that drew from the best high schools around the country might be a more interesting place to attend than one peopled by graduates of exclusive prep schools who might now be lured to Harvard and Princeton. We got along well.As is always the case, a headhunter's beguiling call or a meeting with a search committee interrupts the breakneck flow of the present and sets one musing about past and future. So I went back to Toronto puzzling about where I was in life, and where I ought to be going. The question of leaving Toronto required not just the superficial check we make in a busy life to see where a midcourse correction to the current plan might be necessary, but the deeper wrenching kind of examination that goes with the decision to pull up roots and start again somewhere else.If invited, I'd be facing a decision that would change my life course and John's. For someone thirty-nine, a move from Canada back to the United States would be more than just another academic move. It had political ramifications at many levels. I'd left Australia for the United States thirteen years before in search of wider opportunities. When I'd met and married a Canadian historian at Harvard, it had closed the circle for me to move back to the British Commonwealth world. I loved the United States and its dynamism, its intellectual drive, its passion for getting things done, but I valued the old British sense of fair play that infused Australian and Canadian political values. Stephen Graubard was right that one could have more influence from within the American private educational system. The question was one of service. Where did I belong?Certainly the British world wasn't my only political commitment. I was a feminist, and that was a universal cause, to be served wherever the environment offered the greatest opportunity for leadership. It was a heady time in the feminist movement in 1973. But I knew feminism was a cyclical phenomenon, so one could have the greatest impact by strengthening the institutions that kept it alive in all environments, and I knew they were in the United States.When I looked back on my life, the story of my coming of age was easy to tell. It was the story of the bright rural child carried by education to graduate school at Harvard and the academic profession in Canada. I'd met the id... --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

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America: Cry Freedom--Culture Shock Essays II (Culture Shock Essays, Vol. 2)

Ian C. Moore, writer, teacher, engineer and video producer, was born in London, England, of Jamaican and English parents. In 1974, Ian decided to escape England for good, and traveled to West Africa to teach for two years. During this period, Ian crossed the Sahara desert through Algeria, Mali (visiting Timbuktu) Upper Volta (now Burkina Faso) Ghana, Cote dIviore, Liberia and Sierra Leone. Along the way, Ian taught English and worked as a graphic designer, sales executive and diamond miner. This experience was the turning point in Ian's life. Ian became aware of his real African connection which provided an important platform for his future adventures. Then in 1981, Ian moved to the United States and established himself as a freelance writer, graphic artist and award winning video producer. Ian currently produces a weekly cable show called "CULTURE SHOCK NEWS", which explores the contributions of all the cultures that make up the American family.

America: Cry Freedom--Culture Shock Essays II (Culture Shock Essays, Vol. 2) Ian C. Moore, writer, teacher, engineer and video producer, was born in London, England, of Jamaican and English parents. In 1974, Ian decided to escape England for good, and traveled to West Africa to teach for two years. During this period, Ian crossed the Sahara desert through Algeria, Mali (visiting Timbuktu) Upper Volta (now Burkina Faso) Ghana, Cote dIviore, Liberia and Sierra Leone. Along the way, Ian taught English and worked as a graphic designer, sales executive and diamond miner. This experience was the turning point in Ian's life. Ian became aware of his real African connection which provided an important platform for his future adventures. Then in 1981, Ian moved to the United States and established himself as a freelance writer, graphic artist and award winning video producer. Ian currently produces a weekly cable show called "CULTURE SHOCK NEWS", which explores the contributions of all the cultures that make up the American family.

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Dot, Hywel and Huw?s fates are bound together in strange, unfathomable ways. But when tragedy strikes, Huw?s vision unites them and saves the day.From the Hardcover edition. --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

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Turn Your Talents into Profits

There seems to be no dearth of suggestions for making money at home, as the growing number of books devoted to the topic proves. But how many of these ideas are practical and creative at the same time? The experienced team of Sanders and Bullen not only describes more than 100 of the more unusual business vocations, but also interviews quite a few practitioners and lists specific resources to consult. Each entry includes a lengthy explanation of the job, and its duties and responsibilities, along with a top tip (e.g., for aspiring dog or cat breeders, it's suggested as an adjunct to other pet-related businesses, not as a solo venture), getting started, and the going rate. Sure to provoke chuckles are some of the recommendations, albeit all bona fide, such as a garden goose^-wear designer (yes, for concrete birds) and a beekeeper (no stings in this thought). Good information, well presented. Barbara Jacobs

Turn Your Talents into Profits There seems to be no dearth of suggestions for making money at home, as the growing number of books devoted to the topic proves. But how many of these ideas are practical and creative at the same time? The experienced team of Sanders and Bullen not only describes more than 100 of the more unusual business vocations, but also interviews quite a few practitioners and lists specific resources to consult. Each entry includes a lengthy explanation of the job, and its duties and responsibilities, along with a top tip (e.g., for aspiring dog or cat breeders, it's suggested as an adjunct to other pet-related businesses, not as a solo venture), getting started, and the going rate. Sure to provoke chuckles are some of the recommendations, albeit all bona fide, such as a garden goose^-wear designer (yes, for concrete birds) and a beekeeper (no stings in this thought). Good information, well presented. Barbara Jacobs