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Secret World of Miami [VHS]

See the hidden side of this spicy tropical paradise, including the hotels, the coffee, the beaches, the underworld element and the illegal drugs. 48 minutes.

Secret World of Miami [VHS] See the hidden side of this spicy tropical paradise, including the hotels, the coffee, the beaches, the underworld element and the illegal drugs. 48 minutes.

0415907748

Women on the Edge: Four Plays (The New Classical Canon)

I highly recommend this collection to anyone eager to encounter an innovative reading of Euripidean drama.Monica Silveira Cyrino, University of New Mexico Theatre Jounral, March 2003...in a class by itself... This would make a fine text for advanced students of literature in translation or women in antiquity.Classical OutlookThis is not your grandfather's translation of Euripedes..... Provides a good introduction to feminist readings of these plays, accessible translations, helpful background material, and openness about the translators' methods... A valuable addition to translations of Euripidean tragedy.. Bryn Mawr Classical Review, October 1999, Volume 40 Text: English (translation) Original Language: Greek --This text refers to the Hardcover edition. Ruby Blondell is Associate Professor of Classics at the University of Washington. Mary-Kay Gamel is Associate Professor of Classics and Comparative Literature at the University of California, Santa-Cruz. Nancy Sorkin Rabinowitz is Professor of Comparative Literature at Hamilton College. Bella Vivante is Senior Lecturer in Humanities at the University of Arizona.

Women on the Edge: Four Plays (The New Classical Canon) I highly recommend this collection to anyone eager to encounter an innovative reading of Euripidean drama.Monica Silveira Cyrino, University of New Mexico Theatre Jounral, March 2003...in a class by itself... This would make a fine text for advanced students of literature in translation or women in antiquity.Classical OutlookThis is not your grandfather's translation of Euripedes..... Provides a good introduction to feminist readings of these plays, accessible translations, helpful background material, and openness about the translators' methods... A valuable addition to translations of Euripidean tragedy.. Bryn Mawr Classical Review, October 1999, Volume 40 Text: English (translation) Original Language: Greek --This text refers to the Hardcover edition. Ruby Blondell is Associate Professor of Classics at the University of Washington. Mary-Kay Gamel is Associate Professor of Classics and Comparative Literature at the University of California, Santa-Cruz. Nancy Sorkin Rabinowitz is Professor of Comparative Literature at Hamilton College. Bella Vivante is Senior Lecturer in Humanities at the University of Arizona.

6300213358

Star Trek - The Original Series, Episode 31: Metamorphosis [VHS] (1966)

Captain Kirk (William Shatner), Mr. Spock (Leonard Nimoy), and Dr. McCoy (DeForest Kelley) accompany a Federation ambassador (Elinor Donahue of Father Knows Best) aboard a shuttle bound for a rendezvous with the Enterprise. The ambassador, Commissioner Nancy Hedford, needs to be treated for possible contact with an alien disease, and she haughtily insists that her escorts get through this interruption in her work as quickly as possible. But a vaporous, translucent life form called "the Companion" has other ideas, traveling across space in search of humans who can ease the loneliness of a pilot (Glenn Corbett) marooned on a barren planet for more than a century. Kirk, however, offers the stranded man an alternative: a return to civilization. Whether he wants it is another matter--he and the Companion share an extraordinary intimacy of the mind and heart. A kind of chamber drama largely set in a single locale, "Metamorphosis" was written by series producer Gene L. Coon and directed by frequent Trek helmsman Ralph Senensky. Guest stars Corbett and Donahue are a bit monotonous in their performances, a little under par for a guest shot on the series. But Coon's story compensates with another fascinating application of one of his pet themes: empathy shared between different species. Kirk and Spock's knowing looks, as they begin to understand the Companion's true feelings for her captive man, by themselves make this episode worth watching. --Tom Keogh Kirk and his party are held prisoner by an alien on a planet whose only human inhabitant had reportedly died over a century before! TREK TRIVIA This episode introduced a universal translator, although the Metrons had given translators to Kirk and the Gom captain twelve episodes earlier in "Arena". Elinor Donahue (Commisioner Nancy Hedord) appeared in the Father Knows Best TV series. Her costar in that series, Jane Wyatt, starred as Spock's mother Amanda in the next Star Trek episode to air, "Journey to Babel".

Star Trek - The Original Series, Episode 31: Metamorphosis [VHS] (1966) Captain Kirk (William Shatner), Mr. Spock (Leonard Nimoy), and Dr. McCoy (DeForest Kelley) accompany a Federation ambassador (Elinor Donahue of Father Knows Best) aboard a shuttle bound for a rendezvous with the Enterprise. The ambassador, Commissioner Nancy Hedford, needs to be treated for possible contact with an alien disease, and she haughtily insists that her escorts get through this interruption in her work as quickly as possible. But a vaporous, translucent life form called "the Companion" has other ideas, traveling across space in search of humans who can ease the loneliness of a pilot (Glenn Corbett) marooned on a barren planet for more than a century. Kirk, however, offers the stranded man an alternative: a return to civilization. Whether he wants it is another matter--he and the Companion share an extraordinary intimacy of the mind and heart. A kind of chamber drama largely set in a single locale, "Metamorphosis" was written by series producer Gene L. Coon and directed by frequent Trek helmsman Ralph Senensky. Guest stars Corbett and Donahue are a bit monotonous in their performances, a little under par for a guest shot on the series. But Coon's story compensates with another fascinating application of one of his pet themes: empathy shared between different species. Kirk and Spock's knowing looks, as they begin to understand the Companion's true feelings for her captive man, by themselves make this episode worth watching. --Tom Keogh Kirk and his party are held prisoner by an alien on a planet whose only human inhabitant had reportedly died over a century before! TREK TRIVIA This episode introduced a universal translator, although the Metrons had given translators to Kirk and the Gom captain twelve episodes earlier in "Arena". Elinor Donahue (Commisioner Nancy Hedord) appeared in the Father Knows Best TV series. Her costar in that series, Jane Wyatt, starred as Spock's mother Amanda in the next Star Trek episode to air, "Journey to Babel".

B0000575YX

Dances with Wolves [VHS] (1990)

Kevin Costner's 1990 epic won a bundle of Oscars for a moving, engrossing story of a white soldier (Costner) who singlehandedly mans a post in the 1870 Dakotas, and becomes a part of the Lakota Sioux community who live nearby. The film may not be a masterpiece, but it is far more than the sum of good intentions. The characters are strong, the development of relationships is both ambitious and careful, the love story between Costner and Mary McDonnell's character is captivating. Only the third-act portrait of white intruders as morons feels overbearing, but even that leads to a terribly moving conclusion. Costner's direction is assured, the balance of action and intimacy is perfect--what more could anyone want outside of an unqualified masterpiece? --Tom Keogh

Dances with Wolves [VHS] (1990) Kevin Costner's 1990 epic won a bundle of Oscars for a moving, engrossing story of a white soldier (Costner) who singlehandedly mans a post in the 1870 Dakotas, and becomes a part of the Lakota Sioux community who live nearby. The film may not be a masterpiece, but it is far more than the sum of good intentions. The characters are strong, the development of relationships is both ambitious and careful, the love story between Costner and Mary McDonnell's character is captivating. Only the third-act portrait of white intruders as morons feels overbearing, but even that leads to a terribly moving conclusion. Costner's direction is assured, the balance of action and intimacy is perfect--what more could anyone want outside of an unqualified masterpiece? --Tom Keogh

1576738604

The Prayer of Jabez Journal

Bruce Wilkinson is the founder of Walk Thru the Bible Ministries and Walk Thru the Bible International. He is the author of the New York Times bestsellers The Prayer of Jabez and Secrets of the Vine as well as 30 Days to Experiencing Spiritual Breakthroughs and numerous other books. Bruce and his wife, Darlene, live in Atlanta, Georgia, and have three children.

The Prayer of Jabez Journal Bruce Wilkinson is the founder of Walk Thru the Bible Ministries and Walk Thru the Bible International. He is the author of the New York Times bestsellers The Prayer of Jabez and Secrets of the Vine as well as 30 Days to Experiencing Spiritual Breakthroughs and numerous other books. Bruce and his wife, Darlene, live in Atlanta, Georgia, and have three children.

0760308969

American Passenger Train

Mike Schafer hails from Rockford, Illinois, where he recalls his earliest train-watching experiences on the Illinois Central, Milwaukee Road, Burlington Route, and Chicago & North Western. He vividly can recall his first train rides, circa 1952, on IC\u2019s Hawkeye and Land O\u2019 Corn between Rockford and Chicago. Eventually he would declare the latter America\u2019s railroad hub his \u201chonorary hometown. Mike and his little dog Archie reside in a house (which includes a 1,600-square-foot model railroad) next to BNSF\u2019s busy Twin Cities mainline in a small town outside Chicago where he also serves as village trustee and occasionally mayor pro tem.

American Passenger Train Mike Schafer hails from Rockford, Illinois, where he recalls his earliest train-watching experiences on the Illinois Central, Milwaukee Road, Burlington Route, and Chicago & North Western. He vividly can recall his first train rides, circa 1952, on IC\u2019s Hawkeye and Land O\u2019 Corn between Rockford and Chicago. Eventually he would declare the latter America\u2019s railroad hub his \u201chonorary hometown. Mike and his little dog Archie reside in a house (which includes a 1,600-square-foot model railroad) next to BNSF\u2019s busy Twin Cities mainline in a small town outside Chicago where he also serves as village trustee and occasionally mayor pro tem.

B0007IOZYW

Not So True Stories & Unreasonable Rhymes

Grade 2-4It's a pleasure to have a new poet and illustrator dance upon the scene. Berger pairs inventive wordplay with equally inventive cut-paper collages. She plays with typefaces, layout, colors, and, of course, language. The lines form a whirlpool in "Very Best of Friends": "Wiley Croc and Goldie Fish were very best of friends/Until the sad and bitter day with which this story ends/While swimming slowly in the swamp/Old Wiley gave a yawn/He sucked poor Goldie in his mouth and/GULP!/His friend was gone." The images remain both fresh and accessible to young readers: "Rock-a-bye, rock-a-bye, lollipop moon/The sun's gone away and none too soon/For dreamy-time flowers are waiting to bloom/So come to me, come to me/Lullaby moon." This title has the verve of the very best concrete poetrybooks like Paul B. Janeczko's A Poke in the I (Candlewick, 2001)and the energy of the very best paper illustrations, such as Amy Walrod's work in Philemon Sturges's The Little Red Hen (Makes a Pizza) (Dutton, 1999). This is one "...super fine/Out celebrating all the time..." book.Kathleen Whalin, York Public Library, ME Copyright Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. It's a pleasure to have a new poet and illustrator dance upon the scene. Berger pairs inventive wordplay with equally inventive cut-paper collages. She plays with typefaces, layout, colors, and, of course, language. The lines form a whirlpool in "Very Best of Friends": "Wiley Croc and Goldie Fish were very best of friends/Until the sad and bitter day with which this story ends/While swimming slowly in the swamp/Old Wiley gave a yawn/He sucked poor Goldie in his mouth and/GULP!/His friend was gone." The images remain both fresh and accessible to young readers: "Rock-a-bye, rock-a-bye, lollipop moon/The sun's gone away and none too soon/For dreamy-time flowers are waiting to bloom/So come to me, come to me/Lullaby moon." This title has the verve of the very best concrete poetry books like Paul B. Janeczko's A Poke in the I (Candlewick, 2001) and the energy of the very best paper illustrations, such as Amy Walrod's work in Philemon Sturges's The Little Red Hen (Makes a Pizza) (Dutton, 1999). This is one "...super fine/Out celebrating all the time..." book. -School Library Journal "Channeling Hieronymus Bosch, but with a smile, newcomer Berger services her collection of urbane nonsense verse with cut-paper collages featuring cone-nosed, stick-limbed creatures, most resembling insects in wildly variegated garb..." -Kirkus Reviews "...the imagination at work here marks this author-artist as one to watch." -Publisher's Weekly --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. Carin Berger is a designer and illustrator. She lives in New York. This is her first book for children. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Not So True Stories & Unreasonable Rhymes Grade 2-4It's a pleasure to have a new poet and illustrator dance upon the scene. Berger pairs inventive wordplay with equally inventive cut-paper collages. She plays with typefaces, layout, colors, and, of course, language. The lines form a whirlpool in "Very Best of Friends": "Wiley Croc and Goldie Fish were very best of friends/Until the sad and bitter day with which this story ends/While swimming slowly in the swamp/Old Wiley gave a yawn/He sucked poor Goldie in his mouth and/GULP!/His friend was gone." The images remain both fresh and accessible to young readers: "Rock-a-bye, rock-a-bye, lollipop moon/The sun's gone away and none too soon/For dreamy-time flowers are waiting to bloom/So come to me, come to me/Lullaby moon." This title has the verve of the very best concrete poetrybooks like Paul B. Janeczko's A Poke in the I (Candlewick, 2001)and the energy of the very best paper illustrations, such as Amy Walrod's work in Philemon Sturges's The Little Red Hen (Makes a Pizza) (Dutton, 1999). This is one "...super fine/Out celebrating all the time..." book.Kathleen Whalin, York Public Library, ME Copyright Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. It's a pleasure to have a new poet and illustrator dance upon the scene. Berger pairs inventive wordplay with equally inventive cut-paper collages. She plays with typefaces, layout, colors, and, of course, language. The lines form a whirlpool in "Very Best of Friends": "Wiley Croc and Goldie Fish were very best of friends/Until the sad and bitter day with which this story ends/While swimming slowly in the swamp/Old Wiley gave a yawn/He sucked poor Goldie in his mouth and/GULP!/His friend was gone." The images remain both fresh and accessible to young readers: "Rock-a-bye, rock-a-bye, lollipop moon/The sun's gone away and none too soon/For dreamy-time flowers are waiting to bloom/So come to me, come to me/Lullaby moon." This title has the verve of the very best concrete poetry books like Paul B. Janeczko's A Poke in the I (Candlewick, 2001) and the energy of the very best paper illustrations, such as Amy Walrod's work in Philemon Sturges's The Little Red Hen (Makes a Pizza) (Dutton, 1999). This is one "...super fine/Out celebrating all the time..." book. -School Library Journal "Channeling Hieronymus Bosch, but with a smile, newcomer Berger services her collection of urbane nonsense verse with cut-paper collages featuring cone-nosed, stick-limbed creatures, most resembling insects in wildly variegated garb..." -Kirkus Reviews "...the imagination at work here marks this author-artist as one to watch." -Publisher's Weekly --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. Carin Berger is a designer and illustrator. She lives in New York. This is her first book for children. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

B000PLUM6Q

Parque Naucalli

1 BAJO TU PISADA 2 VERDES SIEMPRE 3 DEL LIBRO DE LOS DIAS 4 ENTRE PAIROS Y DERIVAS 5 EVA EN LAS FRUTAS 6 PRESENTACION "NO ME PIDAS..." 7 NO ME PIDAS SER TU AMIGO 8 NO MENTOS PENDIENTES 9 MATUTINA 10 PRIMERA ESTRELLA 11 QUIZAS 12 INSOMNIO 13 LA PELEA

Parque Naucalli 1 BAJO TU PISADA 2 VERDES SIEMPRE 3 DEL LIBRO DE LOS DIAS 4 ENTRE PAIROS Y DERIVAS 5 EVA EN LAS FRUTAS 6 PRESENTACION "NO ME PIDAS..." 7 NO ME PIDAS SER TU AMIGO 8 NO MENTOS PENDIENTES 9 MATUTINA 10 PRIMERA ESTRELLA 11 QUIZAS 12 INSOMNIO 13 LA PELEA

0553494031

Close Quarters: A Michael Vaughn Novel (Alias)

Keeping tabs on Marianna, the daughter of Italy?s president, isn?t the type of assignment Michael Vaughn was expecting. He?s a newly minted CIA officer?not a babysitter.Never mind that there?s a plot to assassinate Marianna?s father. Or that she?s incredibly beautiful. Or that ditching her security detail makes her laugh.Political assassins are no laughing matter.And neither are gorgeous girls undercover. Emma Harrison has written many novels for teens including installments in the Charmed TV series and the upcoming Charlies Angels sequel, Full Throttle. 1Michael Vaughn would never have admitted it, but sometimes he still felt beyond cool when he walked into Central Intelligence Agency headquarters. He'd step across the CIA seal on the floor in the center of the lobby, his head held a bit higher than usual, a casual smile on his chiseled face, and think, Check me out. I'm a CIA agent. Yeah, that's right, I'm a badass.Then he'd laugh at himself and try to keep a straight face until he got past security.This wasn't CIA agent behavior, he knew. It wasn't even adult behavior. But he couldn't help it. It had started back when he'd reported for training at the Farm. That first day it had hit him: He was finally fulfilling his lifelong dream to be one of the good guys, to protect the United States and its citizens from all threats, foreign or domestic. That day he'd gotten a sort of adrenaline-fueled thrill. And now, more than a year later, he still felt it. He was cool. James Bond cool. Han Solo cool. He was the guy every other guy wished he could be.On this warm spring day, Vaughn was feeling his cool factor more intensely than usual. He and his new partner, Chloe Murphy, had just returned from a mission in the Middle East--a dangerous, confidential, top-priority mission--and they had returned home triumphant. Not only had they taken out a powerful terrorist cell, but they had secured two warehouses full of illegal weapons. This morning, Vaughn was feeling good. He was feeling like a hero.Chloe had been one of his fellow trainees at the Farm. After his first partner, Akiko Schwartz, had opted for a desk job at the CIA's Center for Families, he'd been reassigned to team with Chloe, a baby-faced wunderkind with a Ph.D. in linguistics who'd just come back from a stint in Paris.He nodded to Rufus and Tom, the two guards outside the secure room that led to the Outer Rim at CIA headquarters. The Outer Rim was the nickname the agents had given to the long, white hallway that surrounded the offices of the CIA. Vaughn placed his palm on the handprint scanner in the secure room and waited as a beam of light illuminated his skin. His picture appeared on the security screen along with his clearance code and status: active.State your name, a female voice said, filling the small room.Michael Vaughn.The voice-recognition computer beeped its approval. The glass door in front of Vaughn slid open, and he stepped into the Outer Rim. Brightly lit and deathly quiet, the Rim smelled of antiseptic cleaner that always reminded Vaughn of hospitals. He walked across the gleaming linoleum floor and stood before the door to the bullpen-style office within. As always, he strained not to blink as the red laser for the retinal scan slid over his eyeball. Finally the steel door before him unlocked, and Vaughn pushed his way inside.The office, as always, was buzzing with activity. People rushed around carrying files, talking into headsets. Three senior agents huddled over a flat-screen monitor, urgently whispering over some new intel. Phones trilled and printers whined. Vaughn headed for the far side of the room, where he and his fellow junior agents sat in a cluster of six desks, set up so that each agent faced his or her partner. Chloe was already at her desk, her long brown hair held back in a messy bun with two pencils. She sipped a huge cup of coffee, her eyes trained on her monitor.'Morning, Vaughn said, sliding into his leather chair.Chloe glanced up and smiled, her hazel eyes glittering. We are so money right now.Yeah? Everyone's heard? Vaughn asked, leaning back and unbuttoning his suit jacket.Chloe spotted someone over his shoulder and lifted her chin with a smile.Vaughn, my man! Agent Chris Seale called out, holding up his hand to slap palms with Vaughn. Chris was a former Penn State linebacker--a guy whose body always seemed to be straining to break free from his pressed shirts and too-tight ties. Vaughn stood up to give him a high five, and Chris almost knocked him off his feet.It's all over the office, Chris said, sitting down at his desk next to Vaughn's, his huge form practically overflowing from the chair.Vaughn scratched at the back of his scruffy light brown hair, grinning with pride. This was exactly how he'd pictured it all the way home on the long flight from Cairo to Paris to Boston to D.C. Back-slapping, congratulations, general adulation. He was sure his and Chloe's success in the Middle East was going to land them a prime assignment their next time out. Something even bigger, even more treacherous and significant. He couldn't wait to find out what it would be.Hey, Vaughn, Murphy. Betty wants to see you in her office, Jordan Patel, another of their peers, told them as he dropped into his own chair. He barely glanced at the other agents before firing up his computer. No Welcome home. No Good job. Not that Vaughn was surprised. Patel was one of those people who couldn't stand it when others succeeded--even if they were all on the same team.Vaughn met Chloe's gaze as they stood up, and he could tell she was as excited as he was to talk to their boss. This was it. Betty was sure to reward their success with a fabulous assignment.What do you think it'll be? Chloe asked under her breath as she fell into step next to Vaughn. They wound their way around the clusters of desks, acknowledging a few more congratulations as they went.I don't know, Vaughn told her, his heart pounding. Russia . . . China . . . Indonesia . . . ?He held open the door to Betty Harlow's office for Chloe. As they stepped into the soundproof room, Betty reached for her cane, using it to help push herself up from her chair. Betty had been in charge of training at the Farm when Vaughn and Chloe were there learning the skills that would turn them into ace officers. Back then they had been petrified of her. They were still scared, in fact, but to a lesser degree. Betty reminded Vaughn of an aging folk singer, with long graying brown hair and a no-nonsense attitude. She was in charge, and everyone around her knew it by her very presence. But after everything Vaughn had been through with her, he'd grown to respect and admire her--even if that one heavy-lidded eye still appeared in his nightmares now and then.Nice work in the desert, Betty said, nodding to the visitors' chairs across from her.Thank you, ma'am, Vaughn and Chloe said in unison before perching on the edge of their seats.Betty lowered herself into her chair again and passed them each a folder marked confidential. Vaughn glanced at Chloe and felt his pulse speed up the way it always did the moment before they discovered what their next quest would be.I'm sending both of you to New York, Betty told them.

Close Quarters: A Michael Vaughn Novel (Alias) Keeping tabs on Marianna, the daughter of Italy?s president, isn?t the type of assignment Michael Vaughn was expecting. He?s a newly minted CIA officer?not a babysitter.Never mind that there?s a plot to assassinate Marianna?s father. Or that she?s incredibly beautiful. Or that ditching her security detail makes her laugh.Political assassins are no laughing matter.And neither are gorgeous girls undercover. Emma Harrison has written many novels for teens including installments in the Charmed TV series and the upcoming Charlies Angels sequel, Full Throttle. 1Michael Vaughn would never have admitted it, but sometimes he still felt beyond cool when he walked into Central Intelligence Agency headquarters. He'd step across the CIA seal on the floor in the center of the lobby, his head held a bit higher than usual, a casual smile on his chiseled face, and think, Check me out. I'm a CIA agent. Yeah, that's right, I'm a badass.Then he'd laugh at himself and try to keep a straight face until he got past security.This wasn't CIA agent behavior, he knew. It wasn't even adult behavior. But he couldn't help it. It had started back when he'd reported for training at the Farm. That first day it had hit him: He was finally fulfilling his lifelong dream to be one of the good guys, to protect the United States and its citizens from all threats, foreign or domestic. That day he'd gotten a sort of adrenaline-fueled thrill. And now, more than a year later, he still felt it. He was cool. James Bond cool. Han Solo cool. He was the guy every other guy wished he could be.On this warm spring day, Vaughn was feeling his cool factor more intensely than usual. He and his new partner, Chloe Murphy, had just returned from a mission in the Middle East--a dangerous, confidential, top-priority mission--and they had returned home triumphant. Not only had they taken out a powerful terrorist cell, but they had secured two warehouses full of illegal weapons. This morning, Vaughn was feeling good. He was feeling like a hero.Chloe had been one of his fellow trainees at the Farm. After his first partner, Akiko Schwartz, had opted for a desk job at the CIA's Center for Families, he'd been reassigned to team with Chloe, a baby-faced wunderkind with a Ph.D. in linguistics who'd just come back from a stint in Paris.He nodded to Rufus and Tom, the two guards outside the secure room that led to the Outer Rim at CIA headquarters. The Outer Rim was the nickname the agents had given to the long, white hallway that surrounded the offices of the CIA. Vaughn placed his palm on the handprint scanner in the secure room and waited as a beam of light illuminated his skin. His picture appeared on the security screen along with his clearance code and status: active.State your name, a female voice said, filling the small room.Michael Vaughn.The voice-recognition computer beeped its approval. The glass door in front of Vaughn slid open, and he stepped into the Outer Rim. Brightly lit and deathly quiet, the Rim smelled of antiseptic cleaner that always reminded Vaughn of hospitals. He walked across the gleaming linoleum floor and stood before the door to the bullpen-style office within. As always, he strained not to blink as the red laser for the retinal scan slid over his eyeball. Finally the steel door before him unlocked, and Vaughn pushed his way inside.The office, as always, was buzzing with activity. People rushed around carrying files, talking into headsets. Three senior agents huddled over a flat-screen monitor, urgently whispering over some new intel. Phones trilled and printers whined. Vaughn headed for the far side of the room, where he and his fellow junior agents sat in a cluster of six desks, set up so that each agent faced his or her partner. Chloe was already at her desk, her long brown hair held back in a messy bun with two pencils. She sipped a huge cup of coffee, her eyes trained on her monitor.'Morning, Vaughn said, sliding into his leather chair.Chloe glanced up and smiled, her hazel eyes glittering. We are so money right now.Yeah? Everyone's heard? Vaughn asked, leaning back and unbuttoning his suit jacket.Chloe spotted someone over his shoulder and lifted her chin with a smile.Vaughn, my man! Agent Chris Seale called out, holding up his hand to slap palms with Vaughn. Chris was a former Penn State linebacker--a guy whose body always seemed to be straining to break free from his pressed shirts and too-tight ties. Vaughn stood up to give him a high five, and Chris almost knocked him off his feet.It's all over the office, Chris said, sitting down at his desk next to Vaughn's, his huge form practically overflowing from the chair.Vaughn scratched at the back of his scruffy light brown hair, grinning with pride. This was exactly how he'd pictured it all the way home on the long flight from Cairo to Paris to Boston to D.C. Back-slapping, congratulations, general adulation. He was sure his and Chloe's success in the Middle East was going to land them a prime assignment their next time out. Something even bigger, even more treacherous and significant. He couldn't wait to find out what it would be.Hey, Vaughn, Murphy. Betty wants to see you in her office, Jordan Patel, another of their peers, told them as he dropped into his own chair. He barely glanced at the other agents before firing up his computer. No Welcome home. No Good job. Not that Vaughn was surprised. Patel was one of those people who couldn't stand it when others succeeded--even if they were all on the same team.Vaughn met Chloe's gaze as they stood up, and he could tell she was as excited as he was to talk to their boss. This was it. Betty was sure to reward their success with a fabulous assignment.What do you think it'll be? Chloe asked under her breath as she fell into step next to Vaughn. They wound their way around the clusters of desks, acknowledging a few more congratulations as they went.I don't know, Vaughn told her, his heart pounding. Russia . . . China . . . Indonesia . . . ?He held open the door to Betty Harlow's office for Chloe. As they stepped into the soundproof room, Betty reached for her cane, using it to help push herself up from her chair. Betty had been in charge of training at the Farm when Vaughn and Chloe were there learning the skills that would turn them into ace officers. Back then they had been petrified of her. They were still scared, in fact, but to a lesser degree. Betty reminded Vaughn of an aging folk singer, with long graying brown hair and a no-nonsense attitude. She was in charge, and everyone around her knew it by her very presence. But after everything Vaughn had been through with her, he'd grown to respect and admire her--even if that one heavy-lidded eye still appeared in his nightmares now and then.Nice work in the desert, Betty said, nodding to the visitors' chairs across from her.Thank you, ma'am, Vaughn and Chloe said in unison before perching on the edge of their seats.Betty lowered herself into her chair again and passed them each a folder marked confidential. Vaughn glanced at Chloe and felt his pulse speed up the way it always did the moment before they discovered what their next quest would be.I'm sending both of you to New York, Betty told them.

B0007HW1YO

Ben and me: A new and astonishing life of Benjamin Franklin as written by his good mouse, Amos

In A New and Astonishing Life Of Benjamin Franklin As Written by His Good Mouse AMOS, young readers will discover that while the good Mr. Franklin got considerable credit, many of his most important contributions really originated with Amos, a less-than-humble rodent. Oh sure, his manuscript was found by author-editor Robert Lawson and published first in 1939, but discerning readers ever since have figured that it's the mouse who's the fellow with the ... tale. (For ages 10 and up with a sense of humor) --This text refers to the Paperback edition. The remarkable life of old Ben Franklin is related with wit, warmth and wisdom by Amosa mouse who has a way with words. Ages 8-12. Copyright 1988 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to the Paperback edition. Robert Lawson (1892-1957) is one of the greatest names in children's literature. He is the author and illustrator of such classics as Ben and Me, Mr. Revere and I, Mr. Popper's Penguins, and I Discover Columbus. His last completed work was The Big Wheel. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

Ben and me: A new and astonishing life of Benjamin Franklin as written by his good mouse, Amos In A New and Astonishing Life Of Benjamin Franklin As Written by His Good Mouse AMOS, young readers will discover that while the good Mr. Franklin got considerable credit, many of his most important contributions really originated with Amos, a less-than-humble rodent. Oh sure, his manuscript was found by author-editor Robert Lawson and published first in 1939, but discerning readers ever since have figured that it's the mouse who's the fellow with the ... tale. (For ages 10 and up with a sense of humor) --This text refers to the Paperback edition. The remarkable life of old Ben Franklin is related with wit, warmth and wisdom by Amosa mouse who has a way with words. Ages 8-12. Copyright 1988 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to the Paperback edition. Robert Lawson (1892-1957) is one of the greatest names in children's literature. He is the author and illustrator of such classics as Ben and Me, Mr. Revere and I, Mr. Popper's Penguins, and I Discover Columbus. His last completed work was The Big Wheel. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

020109391X

What do you say, dear? (A Young Scott book)

You have gone downtown to do some shopping. You are walking backwards, because sometimes you like to, and you bump into a crocodile. What do you say, dear? This is just one of the delightful hypothetical situations introduced by award-winning author Sesyle Joslin in this handbook of etiquette for young ladies and gentlemen to be used as a guide for everyday social behavior. Maurice Sendak's quirky, comical illustrations are perfect for this old-fashioned, whimsical guide to manners. First published in 1958, this Caldecott Honor Book and ALA Notable Children's Book is a time- tested, fun way to teach your children important lessons. By the way, Excuse me is the proper response to the crocodile above! (Ages 4 to 8) --This text refers to the Paperback edition. Delightfully absurd situations and elegant and exceedingly funny illustrations. For this encyclopedia of manners, there is just one thing possible to say and that is, Thank you, thank you very much. --This text refers to the Paperback edition. In addition to Where the Wild Things Are, Maurice Sendak's books include Kenny's Window, Very Far Away, The Sign on Rosie's Door, Nutshell Library (consisting of Chicken Soup with Rice, Alligators All Around, One Was Johnny, and Pierre), Higglety Pigglety Pop! or There Must Be More to Life, In the Night Kitchen, Outside Over There, We Are All in the Dumps with Jack and Guy, and Bumble-Ardy.He received the 1964 Caldecott Medal for Where the Wild Things Are; the 1970 Hans Christian Andersen Award for Illustration; the 1983 Laura Ingalls Wilder Award, given by the American Library Association in recognition of his entire body of work; and a 1996 National Medal of Arts in recognition of his contribution to the arts in America. In 2003, he received the first Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award, an international prize for children's literature established by the Swedish government. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

What do you say, dear? (A Young Scott book) You have gone downtown to do some shopping. You are walking backwards, because sometimes you like to, and you bump into a crocodile. What do you say, dear? This is just one of the delightful hypothetical situations introduced by award-winning author Sesyle Joslin in this handbook of etiquette for young ladies and gentlemen to be used as a guide for everyday social behavior. Maurice Sendak's quirky, comical illustrations are perfect for this old-fashioned, whimsical guide to manners. First published in 1958, this Caldecott Honor Book and ALA Notable Children's Book is a time- tested, fun way to teach your children important lessons. By the way, Excuse me is the proper response to the crocodile above! (Ages 4 to 8) --This text refers to the Paperback edition. Delightfully absurd situations and elegant and exceedingly funny illustrations. For this encyclopedia of manners, there is just one thing possible to say and that is, Thank you, thank you very much. --This text refers to the Paperback edition. In addition to Where the Wild Things Are, Maurice Sendak's books include Kenny's Window, Very Far Away, The Sign on Rosie's Door, Nutshell Library (consisting of Chicken Soup with Rice, Alligators All Around, One Was Johnny, and Pierre), Higglety Pigglety Pop! or There Must Be More to Life, In the Night Kitchen, Outside Over There, We Are All in the Dumps with Jack and Guy, and Bumble-Ardy.He received the 1964 Caldecott Medal for Where the Wild Things Are; the 1970 Hans Christian Andersen Award for Illustration; the 1983 Laura Ingalls Wilder Award, given by the American Library Association in recognition of his entire body of work; and a 1996 National Medal of Arts in recognition of his contribution to the arts in America. In 2003, he received the first Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award, an international prize for children's literature established by the Swedish government. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

0613872924

Outrageous Women Of Colonial America (Turtleback School & Library Binding Edition)

Gr. 3-6. From the Outrageous Women series, this volume presents 14 notable figures from colonial America. The first section on New England includes famous names such as Ann Hutchinson, Deborah Samson, Elizabeth "Mumbet" Freeman, Abigail Adams, and Phillis Wheatley. The sections on the middle colonies and the South focus primarily on lesser-known women in American history. Furbee makes some interesting choices. For instance, Betsy Ross is included not as the maker of the first American flag, a claim that the author notes is debatable, but as a woman who "plotted her own course in life, founded a new religious group, survived three husbands, and built a thriving family business." The decidedly colorful tone of the writing ("Anne really got the Puritans' knickers in a twist") makes the series a bit more lively than most history books. The black-and-white illustrations include maps and simple line drawings as well as reproductions of period paintings and engravings. An interesting addition to history shelves. Carolyn PhelanCopyright American Library Association. All rights reserved --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

Outrageous Women Of Colonial America (Turtleback School & Library Binding Edition) Gr. 3-6. From the Outrageous Women series, this volume presents 14 notable figures from colonial America. The first section on New England includes famous names such as Ann Hutchinson, Deborah Samson, Elizabeth "Mumbet" Freeman, Abigail Adams, and Phillis Wheatley. The sections on the middle colonies and the South focus primarily on lesser-known women in American history. Furbee makes some interesting choices. For instance, Betsy Ross is included not as the maker of the first American flag, a claim that the author notes is debatable, but as a woman who "plotted her own course in life, founded a new religious group, survived three husbands, and built a thriving family business." The decidedly colorful tone of the writing ("Anne really got the Puritans' knickers in a twist") makes the series a bit more lively than most history books. The black-and-white illustrations include maps and simple line drawings as well as reproductions of period paintings and engravings. An interesting addition to history shelves. Carolyn PhelanCopyright American Library Association. All rights reserved --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

0130746894

Language Arts: Content and Teaching Strategies, 5th edition

Built on a solid research base, this exceptionally applied, accessible, and teacher-friendly text continues to provide balanced coverage of all six of the language arts, including extensive application as well as student artifacts. Features new to the fifth edition include: New full-color inserts, emphasize the four prime instructional processes of language arts: literature focus units, literature circles, reading and writing workshops, and theme cycles Piecing a Lesson Together expands lesson topics to include full minilessons and the opportunity for users to create their own lessons online Weaving Assessment Into the Classroom features in each chapter take readers into real classrooms to witness the ongoing assessment necessary for masterful language arts teaching A fully integrated Companion Website provides users with access to minilessons, research, meaningful activities, and an online journal A free CD-ROM with footage of a Language Arts classroom gives users an intimate look at using instructional patterns in practice Gail E. Tompkins is a Professor at California State University, Fresno, in the Department of Literacy and Early Education, where shy teaches courses in reading, language arts, and writing for preservice teachers and students in the reading/language arts master's degree program. She directs the San Joaquin Valley Writing Project and works regularly with teachers, both by teaching model lessons in classrooms and by leading staff development programs. Recently Dr. Tompkins was inducted into the California Reading Association's Reading Hall of Fame in recognition of her publications and other accomplishments in the field of reading. She has also been awarded the prestigious Provost's Award for Excellence in Teaching at California State University, Fresno. Previously, Dr. Tompkins taught at Miami University in Ohio and at the University of Oklahoma in Norman where she received the prestigious Regents' Award for Superior Teaching. She was also an elementary teacher in Virginia for eight years. Dr. Tompkins is the author of three other books published by Merrill/Prentice Hall: Teaching Writing: Balancing Process and Product, 3rd ed. (2000), 50 Literacy Strategies (1998), and Literacy for the 21st Century: A Balanced Approach, 2nd ed. (2001). She has written numerous articles related to reading and language arts that have appeared in The Reading Teacher, Language Arts, and other professional journals. Helping students learn to communicate effectively is an ongoing challenge, especially given the cultural and linguistic diversity of today's classrooms and the swift changes in technological environments. It is the intent of this edition of Language Arts: Content and Teaching Strategies to be a useful resource to both preservice and inservice teachers as you accept and meet these contemporary challenges. For those of you who are preservice teachers, anxious to work with students from kindergarten through the eighth grade, you will find consistent models of instruction to help you make those mind-boggling decisions you may at first find overwhelming. For those of you who are experienced teachers, the text is infused with a rich array of strategies and ideas, adaptable to suit your personal instructional style and your students' individual needs. I hope you will find this text a valuable addition to your professional library. PHILOSOPHY OF THE TEXT The philosophy of this text reflects a constructivist approach to teaching and learning. I believe in this philosophy because it encourages you as a teacher to actively engage your students in personally meaningful, functional, and genuine activities. To support this philosophical perspective, I use this text to highlight four well-respected instructional approaches. These are: Literature focus unitsstudents read and study a high-quality children's book together as a class Literature circlesstudents choose, read, and respond to a book in small groups Reading and writing workshopsstudents work independently to read self-selected books and use the writing process to independently write books and other compositions Theme cyclesstudents use an integrated approach to study a social studies or science topic You are introduced to these approaches beginning in Chapter 2 with four colorful classroom profiles that illustrate how motivating and engaging each approach can be for students learning language arts. I then use the ensuing pages of the text to illustrate how to use these approaches to 1) establish a community of learners, 2) engage students in "real" children's literature, 3) teach children the skills and strategies that enable them to learn to communicate effectively, and 4) help you integrate assessment strategies that can guide your instruction. THEMATIC TEXT THREADS AND FEATURES Beginning with the previous edition, I initiated the use of a quilt design to carry the theme of the text. Many users recognized the underlying message embedded in this themeeffective language arts instruction weaves the teaching of communication skills into the whole curriculum and acknowledges that instructional strategies and practices must meet the needs of the diverse language and multicultural backgrounds of students. I try to convey this message in this fifth edition as well, illustrating it through familiar and new pedagogical features. PEDAGOGICAL FEATURES NEW! Patterns in Practice. This multi-pronged feature emphasizes the four instructional approaches upon which a meaningful language arts program is based. Literature focus units, literature circles, reading and writing workshop, and theme cycles are fully discussed in Chapter 2. Full-color inserts, one for each instructional approach, look in detail at classroom examples of the approaches in action. Vignettes in Chapters 4 through 13 fill out understanding of these approaches in context. Chapter 15 puts it all together, explaining how to develop units and set up instructional approaches in elementary and middle school classrooms. Finally, an accompanying CD-ROM allows users to examine, re-examine, and manipulate genuine classroom footage to develop a deep and lasting understanding of these instructional approaches and the ways they are effectively carried out in classrooms. NEW! Seeing Common Threads allows readers to look more closely at issues important to elementary and middle school teachers, giving them an opportunity to reflect on what they're learning through reflective questions provoking deeper thought and research. To encourage a dialogue on these issues, readers are encouraged to compare their thoughts with those of other preservice teachers online in our Companion Website's Threaded Message Board, available at www.prenhall.com/tompkins Piecing a Lesson Together builds on the last edition's Minilessons, showing how to teach skills and strategies with detailed descriptions. Information about how to teach minilessons is provided in Chapter 2, and lists of topics for minilessons are included throughout the text. For this edition I have expanded each set of lesson topics with one fully realized minilesson in each feature, and a second online in the accompanying module on the text's Companion Website. NEW! Weaving Assessment into the Classroom takes readers into the class-room to witness the regular integration of assessment in masterful language arts teaching. LA Essentials. Formerly called Teacher's Notebook, these practical, informative teaching tips are foundational tools all teachers will need with them in a language arts classroom. Meeting the Needs of Every Student continues to provide ideas for adapting lessons to fit every student's needs. This special feature provides explicit suggestions for scaffolding and modifying the learning experiences for students with special learning needs so that they can be successful. Extension Activities at the end of each chapter help readers apply information, and many invite them to observe and interact with students in elementary and middle school classrooms. Others ask them to prepare instructional materials, consult outside readings, or examine how they use language. I have included Web-related activities in each chapter. New and Expanded Coverage To address the newest research and to accommodate a constantly changing field, I have included or expanded coverage of the following content. Guided Reading Interactive Writing Literature Circles Multi-genre reports Separate chapters (12, 13, and 14) on spelling, handwriting, and grammar SUPPLEMENTS Companion Website A truly text-integrated supplement at www.prenhall.com/tompkins will provide users with more access to minilessons, research, meaningful activities, an online journal, self-assessments, meaningful links, chat areas and a threaded message board. For the professor, the Syllabus Manager allows online creation and management of course syllabi. CD-ROM Containing classroom footage, this free supplement allows users to view, examine, and manipulate clips of language arts classroom teaching. Ideal for reflection and developing a deep, lasting understanding of text content. Instructor's Manual This useful tool provides additional support for instructors, including test questions and online integration. ACKNOWLEDGMENTS Many people helped and encouraged me during the development of this text and during the revisions. My heartfelt thanks go to each of them. First, I thank my students at California State University, Fresno, who have taught me while I taught them. Their insightful questions challenged and broadened my thinking, end their willingness to experiment with the teaching strategies that I was developing furthered my own writing. I want to express my appreciation to the teachers who invited me into their classrooms and shared their expertise with me. In particular I thank the teachers featured in the Patterns in Practice features: Judith Kenney, Jackson Elementary School, Selma, California; Laurie Goodman, Pioneer Middle School, Hanford, California; Laura McCleneghan, Tarpey Elementary School, Clovis, California; and Susan McCloskey and Pam Papaleo, Greenberg Elementary School, Fresno, California. I also want to acknowledge the teachers who are spotlighted in the Patterns in Practice vignettes in the chapters and other teachers who have influenced my teaching over the years: Eileen Boland, Kimberly Clark, Stephanie Collom, Pat Daniel, Roberta Dillon, Whitney Donnelly, Sandy Harris, Terry Kasner, Kristi McNeal, Carol Ochs, Judy Reeves, Jenny Reno, and Susan Zumwalt. Thanks, too, to the children whose writing samples and photographs appear in the book. I also want to thank my colleagues who served as reviewers for this edition: Helen Abadiano, Central Connecticut State University; Lonnie R. McDonald, Henderson State University; Betty Goerss, Indiana University East; Gail Gerlach, Indiana University of Pennsylvania; Scott Busley, Grand Canyon University; Marjorie S. Wynn, University of South Florida, Lakeland; Catherine Kurkjian, Central Connecticut State University; and Irene Cota, California State University, Northridge. I appreciate their thoughtful analyses and insights and I have worked to incorporate their suggestions into this edition. Finally, I want to express my sincere appreciation to the people at Merrill in Columbus, Ohio. I want to thank Jeff Johnston, who was my first editor and started me on this odyssey; my current editor, Linda Montgomery, who helped me create a new vision for this edition; and my development editor, Hope Madden, who was my cheerleader, encouraging me every step of the way and spurring me toward impossible deadlines. Thanks, also, to the production team: Mary Irvin, my production editor, who moved this edition through the maze of production details so efficiently; Jenifer Cooke, who polished the text during copyediting; Valerie Schultz, who searched for the perfect photographs; and Carol Sykes, who dealt with the last-minute details. I value each of you.

Language Arts: Content and Teaching Strategies, 5th edition Built on a solid research base, this exceptionally applied, accessible, and teacher-friendly text continues to provide balanced coverage of all six of the language arts, including extensive application as well as student artifacts. Features new to the fifth edition include: New full-color inserts, emphasize the four prime instructional processes of language arts: literature focus units, literature circles, reading and writing workshops, and theme cycles Piecing a Lesson Together expands lesson topics to include full minilessons and the opportunity for users to create their own lessons online Weaving Assessment Into the Classroom features in each chapter take readers into real classrooms to witness the ongoing assessment necessary for masterful language arts teaching A fully integrated Companion Website provides users with access to minilessons, research, meaningful activities, and an online journal A free CD-ROM with footage of a Language Arts classroom gives users an intimate look at using instructional patterns in practice Gail E. Tompkins is a Professor at California State University, Fresno, in the Department of Literacy and Early Education, where shy teaches courses in reading, language arts, and writing for preservice teachers and students in the reading/language arts master's degree program. She directs the San Joaquin Valley Writing Project and works regularly with teachers, both by teaching model lessons in classrooms and by leading staff development programs. Recently Dr. Tompkins was inducted into the California Reading Association's Reading Hall of Fame in recognition of her publications and other accomplishments in the field of reading. She has also been awarded the prestigious Provost's Award for Excellence in Teaching at California State University, Fresno. Previously, Dr. Tompkins taught at Miami University in Ohio and at the University of Oklahoma in Norman where she received the prestigious Regents' Award for Superior Teaching. She was also an elementary teacher in Virginia for eight years. Dr. Tompkins is the author of three other books published by Merrill/Prentice Hall: Teaching Writing: Balancing Process and Product, 3rd ed. (2000), 50 Literacy Strategies (1998), and Literacy for the 21st Century: A Balanced Approach, 2nd ed. (2001). She has written numerous articles related to reading and language arts that have appeared in The Reading Teacher, Language Arts, and other professional journals. Helping students learn to communicate effectively is an ongoing challenge, especially given the cultural and linguistic diversity of today's classrooms and the swift changes in technological environments. It is the intent of this edition of Language Arts: Content and Teaching Strategies to be a useful resource to both preservice and inservice teachers as you accept and meet these contemporary challenges. For those of you who are preservice teachers, anxious to work with students from kindergarten through the eighth grade, you will find consistent models of instruction to help you make those mind-boggling decisions you may at first find overwhelming. For those of you who are experienced teachers, the text is infused with a rich array of strategies and ideas, adaptable to suit your personal instructional style and your students' individual needs. I hope you will find this text a valuable addition to your professional library. PHILOSOPHY OF THE TEXT The philosophy of this text reflects a constructivist approach to teaching and learning. I believe in this philosophy because it encourages you as a teacher to actively engage your students in personally meaningful, functional, and genuine activities. To support this philosophical perspective, I use this text to highlight four well-respected instructional approaches. These are: Literature focus unitsstudents read and study a high-quality children's book together as a class Literature circlesstudents choose, read, and respond to a book in small groups Reading and writing workshopsstudents work independently to read self-selected books and use the writing process to independently write books and other compositions Theme cyclesstudents use an integrated approach to study a social studies or science topic You are introduced to these approaches beginning in Chapter 2 with four colorful classroom profiles that illustrate how motivating and engaging each approach can be for students learning language arts. I then use the ensuing pages of the text to illustrate how to use these approaches to 1) establish a community of learners, 2) engage students in "real" children's literature, 3) teach children the skills and strategies that enable them to learn to communicate effectively, and 4) help you integrate assessment strategies that can guide your instruction. THEMATIC TEXT THREADS AND FEATURES Beginning with the previous edition, I initiated the use of a quilt design to carry the theme of the text. Many users recognized the underlying message embedded in this themeeffective language arts instruction weaves the teaching of communication skills into the whole curriculum and acknowledges that instructional strategies and practices must meet the needs of the diverse language and multicultural backgrounds of students. I try to convey this message in this fifth edition as well, illustrating it through familiar and new pedagogical features. PEDAGOGICAL FEATURES NEW! Patterns in Practice. This multi-pronged feature emphasizes the four instructional approaches upon which a meaningful language arts program is based. Literature focus units, literature circles, reading and writing workshop, and theme cycles are fully discussed in Chapter 2. Full-color inserts, one for each instructional approach, look in detail at classroom examples of the approaches in action. Vignettes in Chapters 4 through 13 fill out understanding of these approaches in context. Chapter 15 puts it all together, explaining how to develop units and set up instructional approaches in elementary and middle school classrooms. Finally, an accompanying CD-ROM allows users to examine, re-examine, and manipulate genuine classroom footage to develop a deep and lasting understanding of these instructional approaches and the ways they are effectively carried out in classrooms. NEW! Seeing Common Threads allows readers to look more closely at issues important to elementary and middle school teachers, giving them an opportunity to reflect on what they're learning through reflective questions provoking deeper thought and research. To encourage a dialogue on these issues, readers are encouraged to compare their thoughts with those of other preservice teachers online in our Companion Website's Threaded Message Board, available at www.prenhall.com/tompkins Piecing a Lesson Together builds on the last edition's Minilessons, showing how to teach skills and strategies with detailed descriptions. Information about how to teach minilessons is provided in Chapter 2, and lists of topics for minilessons are included throughout the text. For this edition I have expanded each set of lesson topics with one fully realized minilesson in each feature, and a second online in the accompanying module on the text's Companion Website. NEW! Weaving Assessment into the Classroom takes readers into the class-room to witness the regular integration of assessment in masterful language arts teaching. LA Essentials. Formerly called Teacher's Notebook, these practical, informative teaching tips are foundational tools all teachers will need with them in a language arts classroom. Meeting the Needs of Every Student continues to provide ideas for adapting lessons to fit every student's needs. This special feature provides explicit suggestions for scaffolding and modifying the learning experiences for students with special learning needs so that they can be successful. Extension Activities at the end of each chapter help readers apply information, and many invite them to observe and interact with students in elementary and middle school classrooms. Others ask them to prepare instructional materials, consult outside readings, or examine how they use language. I have included Web-related activities in each chapter. New and Expanded Coverage To address the newest research and to accommodate a constantly changing field, I have included or expanded coverage of the following content. Guided Reading Interactive Writing Literature Circles Multi-genre reports Separate chapters (12, 13, and 14) on spelling, handwriting, and grammar SUPPLEMENTS Companion Website A truly text-integrated supplement at www.prenhall.com/tompkins will provide users with more access to minilessons, research, meaningful activities, an online journal, self-assessments, meaningful links, chat areas and a threaded message board. For the professor, the Syllabus Manager allows online creation and management of course syllabi. CD-ROM Containing classroom footage, this free supplement allows users to view, examine, and manipulate clips of language arts classroom teaching. Ideal for reflection and developing a deep, lasting understanding of text content. Instructor's Manual This useful tool provides additional support for instructors, including test questions and online integration. ACKNOWLEDGMENTS Many people helped and encouraged me during the development of this text and during the revisions. My heartfelt thanks go to each of them. First, I thank my students at California State University, Fresno, who have taught me while I taught them. Their insightful questions challenged and broadened my thinking, end their willingness to experiment with the teaching strategies that I was developing furthered my own writing. I want to express my appreciation to the teachers who invited me into their classrooms and shared their expertise with me. In particular I thank the teachers featured in the Patterns in Practice features: Judith Kenney, Jackson Elementary School, Selma, California; Laurie Goodman, Pioneer Middle School, Hanford, California; Laura McCleneghan, Tarpey Elementary School, Clovis, California; and Susan McCloskey and Pam Papaleo, Greenberg Elementary School, Fresno, California. I also want to acknowledge the teachers who are spotlighted in the Patterns in Practice vignettes in the chapters and other teachers who have influenced my teaching over the years: Eileen Boland, Kimberly Clark, Stephanie Collom, Pat Daniel, Roberta Dillon, Whitney Donnelly, Sandy Harris, Terry Kasner, Kristi McNeal, Carol Ochs, Judy Reeves, Jenny Reno, and Susan Zumwalt. Thanks, too, to the children whose writing samples and photographs appear in the book. I also want to thank my colleagues who served as reviewers for this edition: Helen Abadiano, Central Connecticut State University; Lonnie R. McDonald, Henderson State University; Betty Goerss, Indiana University East; Gail Gerlach, Indiana University of Pennsylvania; Scott Busley, Grand Canyon University; Marjorie S. Wynn, University of South Florida, Lakeland; Catherine Kurkjian, Central Connecticut State University; and Irene Cota, California State University, Northridge. I appreciate their thoughtful analyses and insights and I have worked to incorporate their suggestions into this edition. Finally, I want to express my sincere appreciation to the people at Merrill in Columbus, Ohio. I want to thank Jeff Johnston, who was my first editor and started me on this odyssey; my current editor, Linda Montgomery, who helped me create a new vision for this edition; and my development editor, Hope Madden, who was my cheerleader, encouraging me every step of the way and spurring me toward impossible deadlines. Thanks, also, to the production team: Mary Irvin, my production editor, who moved this edition through the maze of production details so efficiently; Jenifer Cooke, who polished the text during copyediting; Valerie Schultz, who searched for the perfect photographs; and Carol Sykes, who dealt with the last-minute details. I value each of you.

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Hollywood, Westerns and the 1930s: The Lost Trail (University of Exeter Press - Exeter Studies in History)

Although it would seem that everything one might want to know about westerns has already been written, Peter Stanfields new book on the subject proves otherwise . . . His decision to treat all westerns equally, as output produced by the studios, instead of privileging a small canon of classics, yields fascinating new insights into the genre during this decade . . . Stanfields work provides an entertaining chronicle as well as a valuable contribution to scholarship. Western Historical Quarterly, Autumn 2002 (Western Historical Quarterly )Peter Stanfield has blazed a new trail in the history of the Western. The value of Stanfield''s work is that it does not confine itself to the recognised classics, dealing instead with the genre as a whole. Stanfield writes with wit and insight, and an astonishing knowledge of the more arcane reaches of American popular culture. This is the book the Western has long needed. Edward Buscombe, editor of The BFI Companion to the Western (Edward Buscombe )Full of insights, painstaking scholarship and lively writing. It will become a classsic. A definite recommendation. Steve Neale, Research Professor in Film, Media and Communication Studies, Sheffield Hallam University and author of Genre and Hollywood (Steve Neale ) Peter Stanfield is Senior Lecturer in Film Studies at the University of Kent. His main area of interest is the cultural history of American film, with a particular focus on film genres and cycles, and popular music and film. His current research is concentrated on and around post-war film cycles, in particular boxing movies, Mickey Spillane adaptations, Mark Hellinger Productions, Eagle-Lion crime films, the series of Audie Murphy westerns, and the psychologisation of the western hero.

Hollywood, Westerns and the 1930s: The Lost Trail (University of Exeter Press - Exeter Studies in History) Although it would seem that everything one might want to know about westerns has already been written, Peter Stanfields new book on the subject proves otherwise . . . His decision to treat all westerns equally, as output produced by the studios, instead of privileging a small canon of classics, yields fascinating new insights into the genre during this decade . . . Stanfields work provides an entertaining chronicle as well as a valuable contribution to scholarship. Western Historical Quarterly, Autumn 2002 (Western Historical Quarterly )Peter Stanfield has blazed a new trail in the history of the Western. The value of Stanfield''s work is that it does not confine itself to the recognised classics, dealing instead with the genre as a whole. Stanfield writes with wit and insight, and an astonishing knowledge of the more arcane reaches of American popular culture. This is the book the Western has long needed. Edward Buscombe, editor of The BFI Companion to the Western (Edward Buscombe )Full of insights, painstaking scholarship and lively writing. It will become a classsic. A definite recommendation. Steve Neale, Research Professor in Film, Media and Communication Studies, Sheffield Hallam University and author of Genre and Hollywood (Steve Neale ) Peter Stanfield is Senior Lecturer in Film Studies at the University of Kent. His main area of interest is the cultural history of American film, with a particular focus on film genres and cycles, and popular music and film. His current research is concentrated on and around post-war film cycles, in particular boxing movies, Mickey Spillane adaptations, Mark Hellinger Productions, Eagle-Lion crime films, the series of Audie Murphy westerns, and the psychologisation of the western hero.

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Decorative Living, Hapao Willow Storage Baskets, Set of 4 These baskets are constructed of Willow that is cut above the root so that it will regenerate within a few months, even stronger than before. With virtually endless storage possibilities, these natural woven baskets can add the perfect decorative accent to any room in your home. Decorative Living: where Function Meets Design

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Chronicles of the Crusades (The Penguin classics)

Geoffrey of Villehardouin was born in around 1150. In 1185 he was appointed to the office of marshal of Champagne, and having taken the cross in 1199 he was subsequently appointed as an envoy by the leaders of the Fourth Crusade. He was privy to crucial decisions made throughout the course of the crusade, which ended with the conquest of Constantinople from its Greek Christian rulers in April 1204. His account of The Conquest of Constantinople relates the controversial history of the Fourth Crusade and the early years of the Latin empire from the perspective of a well-informed insider. John of Joinville was born in 1224 or 1225. In 1233 he inherited the office of seneschal of Champagne that would give him a leading role in the administrative affairs of the county. He took the cross for the first crusade led by King Louis IX of France. Joinville became a close friend of Louis IX and after their return to France he was a familiar figure at the royal court. Joinville refused to join Louis on his second crusade and was therefore not present when the king died in 1270. He honoured his friend's memory by giving evidence to the enquiry that established the king's sanctity and by composing The Life of Saint Louis as a record of his holy words and good deeds. --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

Chronicles of the Crusades (The Penguin classics) Geoffrey of Villehardouin was born in around 1150. In 1185 he was appointed to the office of marshal of Champagne, and having taken the cross in 1199 he was subsequently appointed as an envoy by the leaders of the Fourth Crusade. He was privy to crucial decisions made throughout the course of the crusade, which ended with the conquest of Constantinople from its Greek Christian rulers in April 1204. His account of The Conquest of Constantinople relates the controversial history of the Fourth Crusade and the early years of the Latin empire from the perspective of a well-informed insider. John of Joinville was born in 1224 or 1225. In 1233 he inherited the office of seneschal of Champagne that would give him a leading role in the administrative affairs of the county. He took the cross for the first crusade led by King Louis IX of France. Joinville became a close friend of Louis IX and after their return to France he was a familiar figure at the royal court. Joinville refused to join Louis on his second crusade and was therefore not present when the king died in 1270. He honoured his friend's memory by giving evidence to the enquiry that established the king's sanctity and by composing The Life of Saint Louis as a record of his holy words and good deeds. --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

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The Thanksgiving Table: Recipes and Ideas to Create Your Own Holiday Tradition

This primer on Thanksgiving cooking and traditions brims with fresh ideas for both food preparation and table decoration. Morgan (Cooking for the Week) is the anti-Martha Stewart none of these recipes is fussy for the sake of fussiness. They are instead guides to creating updated classics such as Gratin of Fennel and Tomato, and Acorn Squash Stuffed with Wild Rice, Cranberries, Walnuts and Hickory-Baked Tofu. In deference to the holiday, instructions for advance preparations and shortcuts are provided: for Lasagna with Sugar Pumpkin, Ricotta, and Fried Sage Leaves, for example, Morgan explains how to substitute fresh pasta or no-boil lasagna noodles. A chapter on turkey provides instructions for buying and handling the bird, as well as recipes for Barbecued Turkey and a simple Roast Turkey Breast for a Small Gathering. There are even a few vegetarian entres, including Spaghetti Squash with Zucchini, Garlic, and Tomato Sauce. The dishes here are new, but never so adventurous that they would be inappropriate for a traditional holiday celebration. Stuffing ideas include Italian Sausage, Mushroom and Sage Stuffing, and Chestnut, Leek, and Fresh Herb Bread Pudding. Desserts play on classic Thanksgiving flavors: Chocolate Gingerbread with Sugar-Glazed Apples, and Pumpkin Cheesecake with a Gingersnap Crumb Crust. A chapter on using leftover turkey offers Turkey Potpie with a Biscuit Crust, and Turkey Enchiladas. Menus for variously sized parties and clever ideas like miniature pumpkins cut to encase votive candles round out this spot-on effort. (Nov.)Forecast: This is an incredibly useful little book. At this modest price, it should sell briskly and prove a solid seasonal backlist item as well.Copyright 2001 Cahners Business Information, Inc. Cooking teacher and author Morgan presents dozens of recipes for both classic Thanksgiving dishes and more contemporary alternatives, such as Roasted Beet Salad with Goat Cheese and Bittersweet Chocolate Parfait with Cranberry-Cherry Coulis. There's a chapter of vegetarian entries for nonturkey eaters, as well as a handful of crafts and decorating ideas. Rick Rodgers's popular Thanksgiving 101 (LJ 10/1/98) covers much of the same ground, but since Thanksgiving is the one holiday that sends even noncooks into the kitchen, larger collections may want to add both. Copyright 2001 Reed Business Information, Inc. Cookbooks dedicated to the Thanksgiving meal would fit in the top drawer of a nightstand. Inspiring ones, well, no space required. Portlander Diane Morgan's "The Thanksgiving Table" fills the void, and does it nicely with its friendly narration and lovingly realistic food photos by fellow Portlander John Rizzo. Done in quiet autumn tones, "Table" is both mother's shoulder in the kitchen for beginner cooks and oft-needed inspiration for tired VTCs (Veteran Thanksgiving Cooks). Along with traditional recipes (sausage stuffing), updated classics (Sauteed Green beans with Shallot Crisps) and new twists (Double-Crusted Cranberry-Blueberry Pie), Morgan includes easy instructions for brining, the new classic method for roasting a bird. Preparation timetables, tips on cooking ahead and ideas on homey table decorations are given their due, as is everybody's favorite subject--stuffing. You'll be tempted by Italian Sausage, Mushroom and Sage Stuffing, Cheddar and Jalapeno Corn Bread Stuffing, and Bread Stuffing with Apples, Bacon and Caramelized Onions. But be prepared: She gives instructions only for baking them in a pan; you're on your own to figure out what size bird the amounts accommodate. That aside, "The Thanksgiving Table" is a pleasure to read, easy to use and just the company a cook needs on one of America's favorite holidays. -The Oregonian Diane Morgan is an experienced teacher and author of several cookbooks including Cooking for the Week. She also writes a food column for the Los Angeles Times. She lives in Portland, Oregon. John Rizzo is a Portland-based IACP Award-winning photographer.

The Thanksgiving Table: Recipes and Ideas to Create Your Own Holiday Tradition This primer on Thanksgiving cooking and traditions brims with fresh ideas for both food preparation and table decoration. Morgan (Cooking for the Week) is the anti-Martha Stewart none of these recipes is fussy for the sake of fussiness. They are instead guides to creating updated classics such as Gratin of Fennel and Tomato, and Acorn Squash Stuffed with Wild Rice, Cranberries, Walnuts and Hickory-Baked Tofu. In deference to the holiday, instructions for advance preparations and shortcuts are provided: for Lasagna with Sugar Pumpkin, Ricotta, and Fried Sage Leaves, for example, Morgan explains how to substitute fresh pasta or no-boil lasagna noodles. A chapter on turkey provides instructions for buying and handling the bird, as well as recipes for Barbecued Turkey and a simple Roast Turkey Breast for a Small Gathering. There are even a few vegetarian entres, including Spaghetti Squash with Zucchini, Garlic, and Tomato Sauce. The dishes here are new, but never so adventurous that they would be inappropriate for a traditional holiday celebration. Stuffing ideas include Italian Sausage, Mushroom and Sage Stuffing, and Chestnut, Leek, and Fresh Herb Bread Pudding. Desserts play on classic Thanksgiving flavors: Chocolate Gingerbread with Sugar-Glazed Apples, and Pumpkin Cheesecake with a Gingersnap Crumb Crust. A chapter on using leftover turkey offers Turkey Potpie with a Biscuit Crust, and Turkey Enchiladas. Menus for variously sized parties and clever ideas like miniature pumpkins cut to encase votive candles round out this spot-on effort. (Nov.)Forecast: This is an incredibly useful little book. At this modest price, it should sell briskly and prove a solid seasonal backlist item as well.Copyright 2001 Cahners Business Information, Inc. Cooking teacher and author Morgan presents dozens of recipes for both classic Thanksgiving dishes and more contemporary alternatives, such as Roasted Beet Salad with Goat Cheese and Bittersweet Chocolate Parfait with Cranberry-Cherry Coulis. There's a chapter of vegetarian entries for nonturkey eaters, as well as a handful of crafts and decorating ideas. Rick Rodgers's popular Thanksgiving 101 (LJ 10/1/98) covers much of the same ground, but since Thanksgiving is the one holiday that sends even noncooks into the kitchen, larger collections may want to add both. Copyright 2001 Reed Business Information, Inc. Cookbooks dedicated to the Thanksgiving meal would fit in the top drawer of a nightstand. Inspiring ones, well, no space required. Portlander Diane Morgan's "The Thanksgiving Table" fills the void, and does it nicely with its friendly narration and lovingly realistic food photos by fellow Portlander John Rizzo. Done in quiet autumn tones, "Table" is both mother's shoulder in the kitchen for beginner cooks and oft-needed inspiration for tired VTCs (Veteran Thanksgiving Cooks). Along with traditional recipes (sausage stuffing), updated classics (Sauteed Green beans with Shallot Crisps) and new twists (Double-Crusted Cranberry-Blueberry Pie), Morgan includes easy instructions for brining, the new classic method for roasting a bird. Preparation timetables, tips on cooking ahead and ideas on homey table decorations are given their due, as is everybody's favorite subject--stuffing. You'll be tempted by Italian Sausage, Mushroom and Sage Stuffing, Cheddar and Jalapeno Corn Bread Stuffing, and Bread Stuffing with Apples, Bacon and Caramelized Onions. But be prepared: She gives instructions only for baking them in a pan; you're on your own to figure out what size bird the amounts accommodate. That aside, "The Thanksgiving Table" is a pleasure to read, easy to use and just the company a cook needs on one of America's favorite holidays. -The Oregonian Diane Morgan is an experienced teacher and author of several cookbooks including Cooking for the Week. She also writes a food column for the Los Angeles Times. She lives in Portland, Oregon. John Rizzo is a Portland-based IACP Award-winning photographer.

B00092MVVK

Paiste PST 3 Cymbal Crash 16-inch

PST 3 cymbals are for casual players, students and all players who want affordable cymbals with Paiste quality and musicality. Bright, clean, powerful with proper functional and musical characteristics.

Paiste PST 3 Cymbal Crash 16-inch PST 3 cymbals are for casual players, students and all players who want affordable cymbals with Paiste quality and musicality. Bright, clean, powerful with proper functional and musical characteristics.

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The Moment of Truth (The Criterion Collection) [Blu-ray] (1964)

The Moment of Truth, from director Francesco Rosi (Salvatore Giuliano) is a visceral plunge into the life of a famous toreroplayed by real-life bullfighting legend Miguel Mateo, known as Miguelin. Charting his rise and fall with a single-minded focus on the bloody business at hand, the film is at once gritty and operatic, placing the viewer right in the thick of the rings action, as close to death as possible. Like all of the great Italian truth seekers films, this is a not just an electrifying drama but also a profound and moving inquiry into a violent worldand perhaps the greatest bullfighting movie ever made.

The Moment of Truth (The Criterion Collection) [Blu-ray] (1964) The Moment of Truth, from director Francesco Rosi (Salvatore Giuliano) is a visceral plunge into the life of a famous toreroplayed by real-life bullfighting legend Miguel Mateo, known as Miguelin. Charting his rise and fall with a single-minded focus on the bloody business at hand, the film is at once gritty and operatic, placing the viewer right in the thick of the rings action, as close to death as possible. Like all of the great Italian truth seekers films, this is a not just an electrifying drama but also a profound and moving inquiry into a violent worldand perhaps the greatest bullfighting movie ever made.

B000N3BP76

adidas Originals Men's Italia 74 Training Shoe

Liven up your sporty look with the Italia 74. Brought to you by the genius that is adidas, this lace-up is a modern update of the indoor athletic shoe used in the 1960 Olympic Games in Rome. Va bene! An EVA midsole delivers enviable shock absorption, while the full leather upper and suede toe bumper provide flexible support and ample foot protection. A durable blown rubber outsole completes the package for all-conditions traction. The adidas Italia was first introduced in 1959 as a all-around indoor shoe for athletes, coaches and instructors; it was the most-worn shoe at the 1960 Olympic Games in Rome. This update, the adidas Italia '74, features a full-leather upper with a suede toe bumper, EVA midsole and a blown rubber outsole.

adidas Originals Men's Italia 74 Training Shoe Liven up your sporty look with the Italia 74. Brought to you by the genius that is adidas, this lace-up is a modern update of the indoor athletic shoe used in the 1960 Olympic Games in Rome. Va bene! An EVA midsole delivers enviable shock absorption, while the full leather upper and suede toe bumper provide flexible support and ample foot protection. A durable blown rubber outsole completes the package for all-conditions traction. The adidas Italia was first introduced in 1959 as a all-around indoor shoe for athletes, coaches and instructors; it was the most-worn shoe at the 1960 Olympic Games in Rome. This update, the adidas Italia '74, features a full-leather upper with a suede toe bumper, EVA midsole and a blown rubber outsole.

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Chocolate Rhum Torrone (Torrone al Rhum e Cioccolato) from Piemonte

"Divine" is the only way to describe this chocolate-covered rum torrone.What do you get when you take a bar of Davide Barbero's crunchy hazelnut torrone, slather rich rum paste on top and cover with thick layer of dark chocolate? Pure decadence. If only you could smell the intoxicating aroma of chocolate and rum through your monitor! This beautiful red- and gold-wrapped epicurean delight makes a fitting holiday gift for just about anyone who loves food -- including yourself.

Chocolate Rhum Torrone (Torrone al Rhum e Cioccolato) from Piemonte "Divine" is the only way to describe this chocolate-covered rum torrone.What do you get when you take a bar of Davide Barbero's crunchy hazelnut torrone, slather rich rum paste on top and cover with thick layer of dark chocolate? Pure decadence. If only you could smell the intoxicating aroma of chocolate and rum through your monitor! This beautiful red- and gold-wrapped epicurean delight makes a fitting holiday gift for just about anyone who loves food -- including yourself.

B000JJS48M

Modern: Primitive

The long-awaited artist album from the hugely innovative Elite Force is upon us - and it was certainly worth the wait. Released on quality imprint Adrift Records, `Modern Primitive' sits comfortably beside eclectic and daring releases from label mates Chicken Lips, Meat Katie, Milke and Lee Coombs. Whether front-man for electronic-punk outfit Lunatic Calm, film/videogame-music producer extraordinaire, adored DJ (if you've seen this man play you'll know why) or dance floor producer, Elite Force (aka Shack) is a name synonymous with quality.

Modern: Primitive The long-awaited artist album from the hugely innovative Elite Force is upon us - and it was certainly worth the wait. Released on quality imprint Adrift Records, `Modern Primitive' sits comfortably beside eclectic and daring releases from label mates Chicken Lips, Meat Katie, Milke and Lee Coombs. Whether front-man for electronic-punk outfit Lunatic Calm, film/videogame-music producer extraordinaire, adored DJ (if you've seen this man play you'll know why) or dance floor producer, Elite Force (aka Shack) is a name synonymous with quality.

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Beginning to Heal: A First Book for Survivors of Child Sexual Abuse

Bass and Davis, coauthors of The Courage To Heal: A Guide for Women Survivors of Child Sexual Abuse ( LJ 5/15/88), offer a compact, easy-to-read, self-help guide for the sexually abused. The authors attempt to condense and simplify the information in their previous work to make it more accessible to younger readers, new adult readers, and those who need information to facilitate recovery. Emphasizing that healing is possible, the authors identify the stages of healing, including denial, remembering, talking about the abuse, anger, spirituality, forgiveness, and moving on to a healthier life. Case histories are presented throughout, along with simple, common-sense advice on how to handle each phase of recovery. With the current focus on sexual abuse and the popularity of the author's previous work, this title will probably be in demand. Also of interest is Carol Poston and Karen C. Lison's Reclaiming Our Lives: Hope for Adult Survivors of Incest ( LJ 3/1/89).- Linda S. Greene, Chicago P.L.Copyright 1993 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition. A workshop facilitator for survivors, their partners, and counselors, Ellen Bass is co-editor of I Never Told Anyone and the author of several volumes of poetry. She lives in Santa Cruz, California. --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition. Healing Is Possible"There's nothing as wonderful as starting to heal, waking up in the morning and knowing that nobody can hurt you if you don't let them."If you have been sexually abused, you are not alone. One out of three girls and one out of seven boys are abused by the time they reach eighteen. Sexually abused children come from every race, religion, and culture. They come from rich families and poor families. Abusers can be men or women, family members, friends, neighbors, teachers, counselors, priests, babysitters, and strangers.If you were abused as a child, you are probably still dealing with the effects in your life today. You may be having trouble at school, on your job, with relationships and sex, or in your family. You may feel bad about yourself or think something is wrong with you. These problems, and many others, can be connected to the abuse you experienced while you were growing up.The most important thing for you to know is that it is possible to heal from child sexual abuse. You don't have to live with the effects of abuse for the rest of your life. If you are willing to work hard and find good support, you can not only heal but thrive.Was I Abused?You've probably heard a lot about sexual abuse, but you may not be sure if your experience fits the definition.Think back to when you were growing up. Did any of these things happen to you?Were you ever touched unnecessarily in your private parts?Were you forced to touch someone else's private parts?Were you made to pose for sexual pictures?Were you forced to have oral sex?Were you raped or did you have things forced inside your vagina or anus?Were you fondled or kissed in a way that felt bad to you?Were you forced to watch people have sex?Were you shown sexual movies?Were you forced to have enemas, genital exams, or other medical procedures that weren't really needed?Were you told you were only good for sex?Were you ridiculed about your body or your sexuality?Were you pressured into having sex you didn't really want?Were you involved in selling your body for sex?Were you forced to abuse or hurt someone else?Were you forced to take part in rituals that involved violence, sex, or torture?If any of these things happened to you, then you were sexually abused.Does My Experience Really Count?As you think about your past, you may clearly remember what happened to you. But sometimes memories are fuzzy or unclear. Memories can also be blocked out completely as a way of coping with the pain.Sometimes survivors think that what happened to them isn't bad enough to qualify as abuse. They say things like, "It wasn't incest--he was just a friend of the family," or "It only happened once," or "It was just my brother and he was only a year older than me." But your pain counts.The fact that someone else has suffered from abuse that was worse than yours does not take away your suffering. The important thing in defining abuse is not the physical act that took place. It's how you felt as a child. An abuser used power to manipulate and control you. Your trust was shattered and the world stopped being safe. You felt terrified, hurt, ashamed, or confused.Even abuse that isn't physical can leave deep scars. Your father treated you like you were his wife instead of his daughter. Your uncle walked naked around the house making comments about your body. These acts, though not directly physical, hurt you.It doesn't matter how often you were abused. A mother can stick her hand in her daughter's underwear in thirty seconds. After that the world is not the same.The Healing ProcessThis book is about the healing process. Healing begins when you recognize that you were abused. And it leads to the satisfying experience we call thriving.Survivors have taught us that there are recognizable stages in the healing process. This book will give you a map so you can see where you are, what you've already done, and what still lies ahead.We've presented the stages of healing in a particular order, but you may not experience them that way. You may spend time focusing intensely on the abuse. Then your attention may shift more to your current life. When something in your life changes--you start a relationship, leave home, or have a child--you may deal with the abuse again, from a new point of view. Each time, you learn more, feel more, and make more lasting changes.The further along you are in the healing process, the more you'll be able to take care of yourself along the way. You'll be able to laugh, to experience pleasure along with the pain. You won't change your history, but it will no longer seem like the most important thing in your life.There is no clear end to the healing process. It's a way of growing that continues throughout your life.You deserve this healing. --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

Beginning to Heal: A First Book for Survivors of Child Sexual Abuse Bass and Davis, coauthors of The Courage To Heal: A Guide for Women Survivors of Child Sexual Abuse ( LJ 5/15/88), offer a compact, easy-to-read, self-help guide for the sexually abused. The authors attempt to condense and simplify the information in their previous work to make it more accessible to younger readers, new adult readers, and those who need information to facilitate recovery. Emphasizing that healing is possible, the authors identify the stages of healing, including denial, remembering, talking about the abuse, anger, spirituality, forgiveness, and moving on to a healthier life. Case histories are presented throughout, along with simple, common-sense advice on how to handle each phase of recovery. With the current focus on sexual abuse and the popularity of the author's previous work, this title will probably be in demand. Also of interest is Carol Poston and Karen C. Lison's Reclaiming Our Lives: Hope for Adult Survivors of Incest ( LJ 3/1/89).- Linda S. Greene, Chicago P.L.Copyright 1993 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition. A workshop facilitator for survivors, their partners, and counselors, Ellen Bass is co-editor of I Never Told Anyone and the author of several volumes of poetry. She lives in Santa Cruz, California. --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition. Healing Is Possible"There's nothing as wonderful as starting to heal, waking up in the morning and knowing that nobody can hurt you if you don't let them."If you have been sexually abused, you are not alone. One out of three girls and one out of seven boys are abused by the time they reach eighteen. Sexually abused children come from every race, religion, and culture. They come from rich families and poor families. Abusers can be men or women, family members, friends, neighbors, teachers, counselors, priests, babysitters, and strangers.If you were abused as a child, you are probably still dealing with the effects in your life today. You may be having trouble at school, on your job, with relationships and sex, or in your family. You may feel bad about yourself or think something is wrong with you. These problems, and many others, can be connected to the abuse you experienced while you were growing up.The most important thing for you to know is that it is possible to heal from child sexual abuse. You don't have to live with the effects of abuse for the rest of your life. If you are willing to work hard and find good support, you can not only heal but thrive.Was I Abused?You've probably heard a lot about sexual abuse, but you may not be sure if your experience fits the definition.Think back to when you were growing up. Did any of these things happen to you?Were you ever touched unnecessarily in your private parts?Were you forced to touch someone else's private parts?Were you made to pose for sexual pictures?Were you forced to have oral sex?Were you raped or did you have things forced inside your vagina or anus?Were you fondled or kissed in a way that felt bad to you?Were you forced to watch people have sex?Were you shown sexual movies?Were you forced to have enemas, genital exams, or other medical procedures that weren't really needed?Were you told you were only good for sex?Were you ridiculed about your body or your sexuality?Were you pressured into having sex you didn't really want?Were you involved in selling your body for sex?Were you forced to abuse or hurt someone else?Were you forced to take part in rituals that involved violence, sex, or torture?If any of these things happened to you, then you were sexually abused.Does My Experience Really Count?As you think about your past, you may clearly remember what happened to you. But sometimes memories are fuzzy or unclear. Memories can also be blocked out completely as a way of coping with the pain.Sometimes survivors think that what happened to them isn't bad enough to qualify as abuse. They say things like, "It wasn't incest--he was just a friend of the family," or "It only happened once," or "It was just my brother and he was only a year older than me." But your pain counts.The fact that someone else has suffered from abuse that was worse than yours does not take away your suffering. The important thing in defining abuse is not the physical act that took place. It's how you felt as a child. An abuser used power to manipulate and control you. Your trust was shattered and the world stopped being safe. You felt terrified, hurt, ashamed, or confused.Even abuse that isn't physical can leave deep scars. Your father treated you like you were his wife instead of his daughter. Your uncle walked naked around the house making comments about your body. These acts, though not directly physical, hurt you.It doesn't matter how often you were abused. A mother can stick her hand in her daughter's underwear in thirty seconds. After that the world is not the same.The Healing ProcessThis book is about the healing process. Healing begins when you recognize that you were abused. And it leads to the satisfying experience we call thriving.Survivors have taught us that there are recognizable stages in the healing process. This book will give you a map so you can see where you are, what you've already done, and what still lies ahead.We've presented the stages of healing in a particular order, but you may not experience them that way. You may spend time focusing intensely on the abuse. Then your attention may shift more to your current life. When something in your life changes--you start a relationship, leave home, or have a child--you may deal with the abuse again, from a new point of view. Each time, you learn more, feel more, and make more lasting changes.The further along you are in the healing process, the more you'll be able to take care of yourself along the way. You'll be able to laugh, to experience pleasure along with the pain. You won't change your history, but it will no longer seem like the most important thing in your life.There is no clear end to the healing process. It's a way of growing that continues throughout your life.You deserve this healing. --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

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Coverking Custom-Fit Front Bucket Seat Cover - Neoprene, Realtree Hardwood

An active lifestyle can be damaging to your seats. Whether you're surfing on the weekends or playing a muddy game of football with friends, you need the durability and protection that Coverking's CR-Grade Neoprene provides. This extremely durable material is the same used in a surfer's wetsuit. It has great water resistance, a cushioning feel, and is easy to clean and maintain. Our custom seat covers can handle your active lifestyle. Protect and enhance your investment--keep your factory seats in great condition while personalizing your interior. Enjoy a fit many people will mistake for original upholstery, with installation of 30 minutes or less. Coverking's high-quality CR-grade Neoprene is the same used in surfers' wetsuits for water-resistance, comfort, and durability World-class protection for your seats with full access to controls and pockets Why Choose Coverking Seat Covers? Custom Seat Covers are available from several manufacturers. There are significant differences in the look, fit, construction, price and even what is included with the various Custom Seat Cover programs on the market. Following are some of the features which set Coverking Custom Seat Covers apart from others. A Superior Fit Coverking's true Custom Seat Covers are made-to-order specifically for your vehicle. The Coverking fit rivals the seat's original upholstery and allows full seat functionality. Coverking is the only seat cover company which embraces technology to design and produce a superior seat cover. Your seat has been analyzed by Coverking engineers using 3D scanners and CAD. They then spend weeks refining and perfecting who then design a custom pattern specifically for your seats, headrests, and center-console. The custom cover is tested for precise fit and durability. Coverking is the only Custom Seat Cover manufacturer to be quality certified QS-9000 and TS16949. Includes What Other Companies Consider "Extras" All Coverking Custom Seat Covers include everything that is needed--headrests, armrests, console covers, map pockets, cut outs for controls, airbag flaps and provisions for seats with integrated seat belts. Coverking does not sell seat covers at a low teaser price, then charge extra for headrests, armrests, console covers, even airbag cutouts! Designed to Cover, not Hinder Today's vehicle seats are designed with features and functions such as integrated airbags and seatbelts, the ability to fold flat and even be removed, even electric massage. Coverking takes extra effort to design Custom Seat Covers which allow the original seat functions. Made in the U.S.A. Coverking Custom Seat Covers are engineered and manufactured in California, U.S.A. by skilled professionals working in a clean and comfortable environment. Far from a "sweatshop", Coverking Custom Seat Covers are made by people who enjoy medical insurance, ample opportunities for advancement, and more than a livable wage. Sometimes, well paid and happy employees mean an expensive product. Coverking uses technology and automation to keep prices down, quality up and happiness high. A heavily computerized production area optimizes every operation and results in superior quality. Easy to Install Maintain Enjoy a fit many people will mistake for original upholstery, with installation of 30 minutes or less. Coverking Custom Seat Covers are made to install easily and fit perfectly by using appropriate stitching machines, hooks, elastic and other tools to do the job right. No shortcuts are taken by trying to use only one kind of sewing operation, or skimping on attachments. Grade Neoprene Custom Seat Covers can be easily spot cleaned or hand washed and air dried. Coverking uses advanced technology such as 3Dscanners to perfectly replicate your OEM seat Meticulously Designed by Engineers for Your Vehicle Coverking Custom Fit Seat Covers are designed to fit as well as original upholstery. Coverking develops its patterns using advanced CAD (computer aided design) systems. Coverking pioneered the use of CAD equipment in the custom auto accessory field 20 years ago. Today Coverking Custom Seat Covers are made using automation systems which integrate the CAD designs with computer aided manufacturing equipment--this allows every pattern to be customized for the materials used in each pattern, and assures a perfect fit across all material lines. The process of designing a Custom Seat Cover pattern can take more than 3 weeks, but results in a near replica of the original seat upholstery. In some ways, the Pattern Design of Custom Seat Covers is an art--conflicting qualities of ease of installation vs. fit have to be balanced to produce a product which fits very well but can also be installed and removed by a layman. Very complex patterns are also time consuming to sew, resulting in added product cost. Coverking has addressed these issues throughout its 20 year history and lives up to our product description--A fit many people will initially mistake for original upholstery, with installation of 30 minutes or less. Coverking's neoprene custom-fit seat covers are made from genuine, high-quality CR-grade neoprene, the same type used in surfing wetsuits. As a result, neoprene seat covers are highly water-resistant, are easily washed and dried, and are well-suited for active lifestyles. The fabrics stretchiness makes these seat covers easy to install. Like other Coverking custom-fit seat covers, the neoprene covers are tailored to fit your vehicle's specific seat configuration and includes covers for all headrests, armrests, airbags, consoles, and seat belts. Also, as with other Coverking seat covers, these covers can protect your seats from wear and damage, and cover up existing wear and damage. They have been tested for fading, flame resistance, and wear.

Coverking Custom-Fit Front Bucket Seat Cover - Neoprene, Realtree Hardwood An active lifestyle can be damaging to your seats. Whether you're surfing on the weekends or playing a muddy game of football with friends, you need the durability and protection that Coverking's CR-Grade Neoprene provides. This extremely durable material is the same used in a surfer's wetsuit. It has great water resistance, a cushioning feel, and is easy to clean and maintain. Our custom seat covers can handle your active lifestyle. Protect and enhance your investment--keep your factory seats in great condition while personalizing your interior. Enjoy a fit many people will mistake for original upholstery, with installation of 30 minutes or less. Coverking's high-quality CR-grade Neoprene is the same used in surfers' wetsuits for water-resistance, comfort, and durability World-class protection for your seats with full access to controls and pockets Why Choose Coverking Seat Covers? 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In some ways, the Pattern Design of Custom Seat Covers is an art--conflicting qualities of ease of installation vs. fit have to be balanced to produce a product which fits very well but can also be installed and removed by a layman. Very complex patterns are also time consuming to sew, resulting in added product cost. Coverking has addressed these issues throughout its 20 year history and lives up to our product description--A fit many people will initially mistake for original upholstery, with installation of 30 minutes or less. Coverking's neoprene custom-fit seat covers are made from genuine, high-quality CR-grade neoprene, the same type used in surfing wetsuits. As a result, neoprene seat covers are highly water-resistant, are easily washed and dried, and are well-suited for active lifestyles. The fabrics stretchiness makes these seat covers easy to install. Like other Coverking custom-fit seat covers, the neoprene covers are tailored to fit your vehicle's specific seat configuration and includes covers for all headrests, armrests, airbags, consoles, and seat belts. Also, as with other Coverking seat covers, these covers can protect your seats from wear and damage, and cover up existing wear and damage. They have been tested for fading, flame resistance, and wear.

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[An] arresting first novel. . . . What makes it sing are the lyrical descriptions of the intensity of those first timesincluding first betrayal by a best friendand the aftermath of 'remorse . . . grit and shame and a broken, nameless joy.' Quick-moving, cleanly written: a promising start for Curran. --KirkusThe 'whores' in this novel are a trio of schoolgirls gone wild. Curran's gripping narrative is so vivid that it'll bring back the anguish of being 16 and angry; you'll feel relieved those days are long-gone. --GlamourThis is no cautionary tale, but rather a heartbreaking portrait of what life can be like when, as Thisbe says, 'you're fifteen and knobby-kneed and you only had a handful of choices. Your world was small and cruel and narrow-minded and breathtaking. --Teen Vogue Colleen Curran grew up in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Her stories have been published in places like Jane and The Dictionary of Failed Relationships. She now lives in Richmond, Virginia. Whores on the Hill is her first novel. WHAT WE KNEW We knew all the dances you stood in line to do: the Electric Slide, the Modified Y, the Tootsie Roll. Even the Ooh! Aah!, although the right-left-shuffle gave Juli some trouble.We knew how to count calories, how to accessorize with multicolored bandannas, how to iron on an iron-on decal. You just ironed it on.We knew how to hem a skirt three inches above the bare knee. We knew how to tuck the fabric so our uniform skirts flipped a little when we walked. Like a dance or a cantanelle.We knew we were the last all-girls' high school in Milwaukee.Astrid knew how to French inhale off a Lucky Strike. Some Fenwick kid taught her. Hands on, my guess. Astrid.We knew a lot of things about hair: how to brush, comb, and tease it. How to streak it, how to dye it, how to get gum out of it with the white jelly of an egg. We knew how to curl it with curling irons, how to straighten it with flat irons. We knew that hair was very important.We knew everybody called us The Whores on the Hill.Juli knew a seven-letter word for everything. Like tendril or fulvous. She was a crossword puzzle champion. I mean, she had trophies.We knew we were pretty, but Astrid was the only one to say it.We knew all the words to Je t'aime . . . Moi non plus by Serge Gainsbourg. He's the dirty mouth of French pop, Astrid said. In case you didn't know.We knew how to pack a bowl, how to sniff glue out of a wet handkerchief. These were parlor tricks, sleight of hand you showed off at parties.You know, you should only buy condoms with Nonoxynol-9, Astrid said. It kills AIDS.We knew Sister St. Joe snuck cigarettes in the boys' bathroom since there were no boys to find her.We knew Juli liked to scratch her arms with the sterilized end of a stickpin, only we didn't talk about it. Everyone had something. We were girls.We didn't know that we didn't know enough. We didn't know that our lives would change, that high school wasn't forever. I mean, not unless you died.But we did know something. For instance, we knew sex was like a dance. Like shuffle-shuffle-step.We knew we were restless, feet tapping, waiting for the phone to ring.Someday, we knew, we wouldn't dance in a line. We'd step outside, elbows in all the wrong places, and get the hell out of there, Sacred Heart Holy Angels, the last all-girls' school in Milwaukee.But first, we'd just blow smoke and say, Tell me something I don't know.DEMON RIDEWe stood, the three of us, Astrid, Juli, and me, between the Ping-Pong table and the wet bar in the basement of somebody's house. Astrid tapped her serrated nose with one black fingernail, the dimpled nose that gave her face a feral, catlike expression. She flipped up her collar, preppy style, and eyed a dark-looking, tough guy sucking a shot of Jagermeister off an ice luge dripping in the utility sink.We were fifteen. The world hadn't even started for us yet, only Astrid taught us to look at the world slantwise. She cut her wet, almond-shaped eyes at Jagermeister kid and said, Okay, sure. Like, that's him.Jagermeister kid saw and wiped his lovely pink mouth. He smiled, edged his lean body, his frayed jean jacket, back against the dryer and flicked his wrist, as if to say, Come on.You want him? Juli asked.And we were walking. Easily, we slipped past kids shuffling their shoulders back and forth, dancing. We skirted past kids knotted up in each other, sprawled across the plaid, moldy couch, making out.All ladylike, we sidled up to Jagermeister kid. Astrid tucked a honey-colored curl behind one ear. She went, Hey, give us some.And it was easy as that.Sacred Heart sluts. It was more like a whisper, a ring of blown smoke, the kind of thing that circulates at parties. Our reputation.Do they have to say that? I asked, fiddling with the white pleather purse I kept across my hip.Put your mouth here, Jagermeister kid instructed.The alcohol scuttled down the luge like fire. Astrid opened her mouth, her neck back, then Juli, then me. All of us, breath like licorice whips.I know you, Jagermeister kid said.Sure you do, Astrid answered. We're everywhere.All three of us crammed into the bathroom off the kitchen. There was potpourri everywhere, in baskets and dishes of glass.Fuck if he's from Fenwick, no way. Did you see that tiger tattoo?He said he's calling his friends. A whole mess of them.You look fierce. How'd you do that to your eyes?Now don't get drunk and leave me, Juli said, brushing the shock of black bangs out of her jade green eyes to copy Astrid's eyeliner trick. She smeared the black kohl all the way out to her temples.I like your hair, Astrid said, fingering the strawberry blond wings sprayed back from my face, hair too wispy and thin to hold fast to the silver pins Astrid tucked behind her ears.We heard revving motorcycle engines, like lions out above us in the yard.Anywhere but Metropolis. We're always going there, Astrid said, flipping a leg over the banana seat behind Jagermeister kid. He wore a jean jacket, had black spiky hair and a raffish mole under his left eye. He said his name was Vance.You can call me Van, he said.Van's friends wore leather jackets and ratty denim. Older boys. The blond one grinned. He had wine-stained birthmarks all over his face, like fingerprints or dye.Skinny-dipping, Van said. I know a place.We hopped on the backs of their bikes and we were off. Revving out of the suburbs, shooting straight for downtown. Van led with Astrid behind him, the blond ends of her hair trailing like tassels to a curtain. The Miller Brewing Company squatted on the river, its red sign flashing neon in the black night like a giant word from God. We breathed in the hops easy, all that bacteria fermenting.What's your name again? mine called over his shoulder, the words clipped in the wind.I lost the letters of my name to the roaring night. Thisbe.What? he called.The boys hung a left onto the wide, sloping residential streets that circled the light-flecked lake. Van called ahead, Demon ride. All the boys cut off their lights and hit the gas. Juli let loose a short, happy scream. We were coasting, flying, soaring weightless through the night's black skirt of the sky.Van cut his motorcycle engine on a darkened dead-end street. The lake slapped up against the shore. It was a spring night, seventy degrees, the last sigh of summer, and not that late.Are you scared? one of the boys said. Don't be scared. Animals can smell fear on you.Van peeled off his jacket and his shirt. Then his friends, they unhooked the buckles on their boots, stepped out of their Levi's. Their chalky skin collected the light from the boats strung out like lanterns against the shoreline.Well, Astrid said and slipped out of her Izod polo. Juli and I rubbed our bare arms, watching. Astrid untied her wraparound skirt and kicked the sandals from her feet. Cherries dotted her underwear. Are you just going to stand there? she asked.Juli shuffled her brown shoulders out of her T-shirt.The water was blacker than ink. Astrid waded in to her waist, pointed her sharp arms over her head, and dove. Her head emerged, silver and wet, her eyes shining. Jesus, she said.Juli eyed my denim skirt and whispered, You'd better or Astrid will get pissed.Just give me a second, I said, as I slowly, awkwardly undressed. Crouching, I slipped into the water like pulling a blanket over my body.You're cute, my boy from the motorcycle said. He washed up beside me in the water, barrel-chested with wiry copper hair brushed over his chest like fox fur. His tongue tasted like peach schnapps and smoke. His hands grabbed for my legs and I was kicking, splashing out of reach.Whoa, he said. Just kidding.Astrid and I floated on our backs and poked our toes through the black water. The moon threw seeds of white light.Juli breaststroked over, her lake-slick head bobbing above the water like a seal, and said, His birthmark is sexy. What do you think? Will it always be like this?Sure, Astrid said. Why not?Van threw his arm around Astrid's blanched shoulders. The crude handmade tattoo on his small, hard bicep read i am alive.A kid died here. Hit an icy patch on his bike and slid right in, Van said.Girl, I'll warm you up, mine said. His mouth was like fire on my skin.Everything black sky and stars.Turn around. Close your eyes, Astrid said when we wanted to get out. All of us, dripping wet and shivering. Juli's black hair whispered like smoke down her back, so beautiful you could sigh.Headlights hit the water. Red, then blue.Five-oh, Van said and freestyled for the shore. We were running for the trees, laughing.I like them tough. Did you see his arms? Like ropes or something, Juli said.Look at that hickey. Gross.See Thisbe, that wasn't so bad, was it?He forgot my name. Kept calling me 'Girl.'I felt it underwater. Like a fish, darting around.Van and his friends ran their bikes down the dirt road behind us, lights off, until they were out of breath. I watched them toss a pack of cigarettes between them like a red-and-white ball. Ast...

Whores on the Hill: A Novel [An] arresting first novel. . . . What makes it sing are the lyrical descriptions of the intensity of those first timesincluding first betrayal by a best friendand the aftermath of 'remorse . . . grit and shame and a broken, nameless joy.' Quick-moving, cleanly written: a promising start for Curran. --KirkusThe 'whores' in this novel are a trio of schoolgirls gone wild. Curran's gripping narrative is so vivid that it'll bring back the anguish of being 16 and angry; you'll feel relieved those days are long-gone. --GlamourThis is no cautionary tale, but rather a heartbreaking portrait of what life can be like when, as Thisbe says, 'you're fifteen and knobby-kneed and you only had a handful of choices. Your world was small and cruel and narrow-minded and breathtaking. --Teen Vogue Colleen Curran grew up in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Her stories have been published in places like Jane and The Dictionary of Failed Relationships. She now lives in Richmond, Virginia. Whores on the Hill is her first novel. WHAT WE KNEW We knew all the dances you stood in line to do: the Electric Slide, the Modified Y, the Tootsie Roll. Even the Ooh! Aah!, although the right-left-shuffle gave Juli some trouble.We knew how to count calories, how to accessorize with multicolored bandannas, how to iron on an iron-on decal. You just ironed it on.We knew how to hem a skirt three inches above the bare knee. We knew how to tuck the fabric so our uniform skirts flipped a little when we walked. Like a dance or a cantanelle.We knew we were the last all-girls' high school in Milwaukee.Astrid knew how to French inhale off a Lucky Strike. Some Fenwick kid taught her. Hands on, my guess. Astrid.We knew a lot of things about hair: how to brush, comb, and tease it. How to streak it, how to dye it, how to get gum out of it with the white jelly of an egg. We knew how to curl it with curling irons, how to straighten it with flat irons. We knew that hair was very important.We knew everybody called us The Whores on the Hill.Juli knew a seven-letter word for everything. Like tendril or fulvous. She was a crossword puzzle champion. I mean, she had trophies.We knew we were pretty, but Astrid was the only one to say it.We knew all the words to Je t'aime . . . Moi non plus by Serge Gainsbourg. He's the dirty mouth of French pop, Astrid said. In case you didn't know.We knew how to pack a bowl, how to sniff glue out of a wet handkerchief. These were parlor tricks, sleight of hand you showed off at parties.You know, you should only buy condoms with Nonoxynol-9, Astrid said. It kills AIDS.We knew Sister St. Joe snuck cigarettes in the boys' bathroom since there were no boys to find her.We knew Juli liked to scratch her arms with the sterilized end of a stickpin, only we didn't talk about it. Everyone had something. We were girls.We didn't know that we didn't know enough. We didn't know that our lives would change, that high school wasn't forever. I mean, not unless you died.But we did know something. For instance, we knew sex was like a dance. Like shuffle-shuffle-step.We knew we were restless, feet tapping, waiting for the phone to ring.Someday, we knew, we wouldn't dance in a line. We'd step outside, elbows in all the wrong places, and get the hell out of there, Sacred Heart Holy Angels, the last all-girls' school in Milwaukee.But first, we'd just blow smoke and say, Tell me something I don't know.DEMON RIDEWe stood, the three of us, Astrid, Juli, and me, between the Ping-Pong table and the wet bar in the basement of somebody's house. Astrid tapped her serrated nose with one black fingernail, the dimpled nose that gave her face a feral, catlike expression. She flipped up her collar, preppy style, and eyed a dark-looking, tough guy sucking a shot of Jagermeister off an ice luge dripping in the utility sink.We were fifteen. The world hadn't even started for us yet, only Astrid taught us to look at the world slantwise. She cut her wet, almond-shaped eyes at Jagermeister kid and said, Okay, sure. Like, that's him.Jagermeister kid saw and wiped his lovely pink mouth. He smiled, edged his lean body, his frayed jean jacket, back against the dryer and flicked his wrist, as if to say, Come on.You want him? Juli asked.And we were walking. Easily, we slipped past kids shuffling their shoulders back and forth, dancing. We skirted past kids knotted up in each other, sprawled across the plaid, moldy couch, making out.All ladylike, we sidled up to Jagermeister kid. Astrid tucked a honey-colored curl behind one ear. She went, Hey, give us some.And it was easy as that.Sacred Heart sluts. It was more like a whisper, a ring of blown smoke, the kind of thing that circulates at parties. Our reputation.Do they have to say that? I asked, fiddling with the white pleather purse I kept across my hip.Put your mouth here, Jagermeister kid instructed.The alcohol scuttled down the luge like fire. Astrid opened her mouth, her neck back, then Juli, then me. All of us, breath like licorice whips.I know you, Jagermeister kid said.Sure you do, Astrid answered. We're everywhere.All three of us crammed into the bathroom off the kitchen. There was potpourri everywhere, in baskets and dishes of glass.Fuck if he's from Fenwick, no way. Did you see that tiger tattoo?He said he's calling his friends. A whole mess of them.You look fierce. How'd you do that to your eyes?Now don't get drunk and leave me, Juli said, brushing the shock of black bangs out of her jade green eyes to copy Astrid's eyeliner trick. She smeared the black kohl all the way out to her temples.I like your hair, Astrid said, fingering the strawberry blond wings sprayed back from my face, hair too wispy and thin to hold fast to the silver pins Astrid tucked behind her ears.We heard revving motorcycle engines, like lions out above us in the yard.Anywhere but Metropolis. We're always going there, Astrid said, flipping a leg over the banana seat behind Jagermeister kid. He wore a jean jacket, had black spiky hair and a raffish mole under his left eye. He said his name was Vance.You can call me Van, he said.Van's friends wore leather jackets and ratty denim. Older boys. The blond one grinned. He had wine-stained birthmarks all over his face, like fingerprints or dye.Skinny-dipping, Van said. I know a place.We hopped on the backs of their bikes and we were off. Revving out of the suburbs, shooting straight for downtown. Van led with Astrid behind him, the blond ends of her hair trailing like tassels to a curtain. The Miller Brewing Company squatted on the river, its red sign flashing neon in the black night like a giant word from God. We breathed in the hops easy, all that bacteria fermenting.What's your name again? mine called over his shoulder, the words clipped in the wind.I lost the letters of my name to the roaring night. Thisbe.What? he called.The boys hung a left onto the wide, sloping residential streets that circled the light-flecked lake. Van called ahead, Demon ride. All the boys cut off their lights and hit the gas. Juli let loose a short, happy scream. We were coasting, flying, soaring weightless through the night's black skirt of the sky.Van cut his motorcycle engine on a darkened dead-end street. The lake slapped up against the shore. It was a spring night, seventy degrees, the last sigh of summer, and not that late.Are you scared? one of the boys said. Don't be scared. Animals can smell fear on you.Van peeled off his jacket and his shirt. Then his friends, they unhooked the buckles on their boots, stepped out of their Levi's. Their chalky skin collected the light from the boats strung out like lanterns against the shoreline.Well, Astrid said and slipped out of her Izod polo. Juli and I rubbed our bare arms, watching. Astrid untied her wraparound skirt and kicked the sandals from her feet. Cherries dotted her underwear. Are you just going to stand there? she asked.Juli shuffled her brown shoulders out of her T-shirt.The water was blacker than ink. Astrid waded in to her waist, pointed her sharp arms over her head, and dove. Her head emerged, silver and wet, her eyes shining. Jesus, she said.Juli eyed my denim skirt and whispered, You'd better or Astrid will get pissed.Just give me a second, I said, as I slowly, awkwardly undressed. Crouching, I slipped into the water like pulling a blanket over my body.You're cute, my boy from the motorcycle said. He washed up beside me in the water, barrel-chested with wiry copper hair brushed over his chest like fox fur. His tongue tasted like peach schnapps and smoke. His hands grabbed for my legs and I was kicking, splashing out of reach.Whoa, he said. Just kidding.Astrid and I floated on our backs and poked our toes through the black water. The moon threw seeds of white light.Juli breaststroked over, her lake-slick head bobbing above the water like a seal, and said, His birthmark is sexy. What do you think? Will it always be like this?Sure, Astrid said. Why not?Van threw his arm around Astrid's blanched shoulders. The crude handmade tattoo on his small, hard bicep read i am alive.A kid died here. Hit an icy patch on his bike and slid right in, Van said.Girl, I'll warm you up, mine said. His mouth was like fire on my skin.Everything black sky and stars.Turn around. Close your eyes, Astrid said when we wanted to get out. All of us, dripping wet and shivering. Juli's black hair whispered like smoke down her back, so beautiful you could sigh.Headlights hit the water. Red, then blue.Five-oh, Van said and freestyled for the shore. We were running for the trees, laughing.I like them tough. Did you see his arms? Like ropes or something, Juli said.Look at that hickey. Gross.See Thisbe, that wasn't so bad, was it?He forgot my name. Kept calling me 'Girl.'I felt it underwater. Like a fish, darting around.Van and his friends ran their bikes down the dirt road behind us, lights off, until they were out of breath. I watched them toss a pack of cigarettes between them like a red-and-white ball. Ast...

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Doc Holliday's Gone: A Western Duo

Modest in aim and simple in execution, this pair of diminutive (barely novella-length), well-researched fictionalized biographies by Coleman (Moving On; I, Pearl Hart) bring to life two authentic, true-grit Wild West heroines. The first, Mary Katherine Horony, alias Kate ElderAaka Big Nose KateAthe rejected prostitute lover of famous Tombstone, Ariz., marshal Wyatt Earp, earned her doubtful way into the history books as the devoted inamorata of notorious Doc Holliday during the final years of his life after the infamous shoot-out at the OK Corral. Intertwined with the series of flashback vignettes that reveal her life with the storied Holliday before and after the ill-famed gunfight are Kate's little-known adventures during her remaining 40-plus years as a restaurateur, bakery operator and frontierswoman. The narrative describes her marriage and divorce from the alcoholic miner George Cummings and the ensuing three decades with her common-law husband, hardscrabble prospector Jack Howard. The second novel, entitled Mrs. Slaughter, recounts the romantic history of Viola Howell, the 18-year-old daughter of rancher Amazon Howell, who earned second place on Governor Lew Wallace's (fabled author of Ben Hur) most wanted list of treacherous rustlers and murderers he vowed to jail or run out of New Mexico territory. Younger than John Slaughter by 20 years, Viola nonetheless persists in loving the fearless desperado. Featuring rowdy towns, bloodthirsty Indians, cutthroat outlaws, bad weather, and disease, these unpretentious profiles sparkle with affecting images of the heroic (and not so heroic) men and women of the Old West. (Dec.) Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. In this collection of two outstanding short novels, Coleman displays the craftsmanship and sensitivity that brought her three awards from the National Cowboy Hall of Fame and a pair of Spur Awards from the Western Writers of America. In the title story, Coleman mixes fact and fiction effectively, telling the story of Mary Katherine Horony--aka Kate Elder, Big Nose Kate, etc.--who was born into wealth but reduced by circumstances to prostitution. She describes Kate's 10-year love affair with Doc Holliday, whose lungs gave out before his taste for cards and whiskey. She also details the time in Tombstone when Doc stood with the Earp brothers against the Clantons and others in a shootout that probably never should have happened. The second novella, Mrs. Slaughter, introduces Viola Howell, still in her teens, and John Slaughter, the older man she loves and eventually marries. Interestingly, the Slaughters also spend time in Tombstone and provide a different view of what went on there. Words well used by a talented genre author. Budd Arthur --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Doc Holliday's Gone: A Western Duo Modest in aim and simple in execution, this pair of diminutive (barely novella-length), well-researched fictionalized biographies by Coleman (Moving On; I, Pearl Hart) bring to life two authentic, true-grit Wild West heroines. The first, Mary Katherine Horony, alias Kate ElderAaka Big Nose KateAthe rejected prostitute lover of famous Tombstone, Ariz., marshal Wyatt Earp, earned her doubtful way into the history books as the devoted inamorata of notorious Doc Holliday during the final years of his life after the infamous shoot-out at the OK Corral. Intertwined with the series of flashback vignettes that reveal her life with the storied Holliday before and after the ill-famed gunfight are Kate's little-known adventures during her remaining 40-plus years as a restaurateur, bakery operator and frontierswoman. The narrative describes her marriage and divorce from the alcoholic miner George Cummings and the ensuing three decades with her common-law husband, hardscrabble prospector Jack Howard. The second novel, entitled Mrs. Slaughter, recounts the romantic history of Viola Howell, the 18-year-old daughter of rancher Amazon Howell, who earned second place on Governor Lew Wallace's (fabled author of Ben Hur) most wanted list of treacherous rustlers and murderers he vowed to jail or run out of New Mexico territory. Younger than John Slaughter by 20 years, Viola nonetheless persists in loving the fearless desperado. Featuring rowdy towns, bloodthirsty Indians, cutthroat outlaws, bad weather, and disease, these unpretentious profiles sparkle with affecting images of the heroic (and not so heroic) men and women of the Old West. (Dec.) Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. In this collection of two outstanding short novels, Coleman displays the craftsmanship and sensitivity that brought her three awards from the National Cowboy Hall of Fame and a pair of Spur Awards from the Western Writers of America. In the title story, Coleman mixes fact and fiction effectively, telling the story of Mary Katherine Horony--aka Kate Elder, Big Nose Kate, etc.--who was born into wealth but reduced by circumstances to prostitution. She describes Kate's 10-year love affair with Doc Holliday, whose lungs gave out before his taste for cards and whiskey. She also details the time in Tombstone when Doc stood with the Earp brothers against the Clantons and others in a shootout that probably never should have happened. The second novella, Mrs. Slaughter, introduces Viola Howell, still in her teens, and John Slaughter, the older man she loves and eventually marries. Interestingly, the Slaughters also spend time in Tombstone and provide a different view of what went on there. Words well used by a talented genre author. Budd Arthur --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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The Spectacular Difference: Selected Poems of Zelda

From 1967, which marked the publication of her first book of poems, until her death in 1984, the modest and soft-spoken woman known to her Hebrew readers simply as Zelda received an extraordinary amount of public attention. Her six books of verse were honored by Israels most prestigious literary awards and have remained bestsellers beyond the poets lifetime. Marcia Falk, a well-known poet in her own right, was a good friend of Zeldas and a frequent visitor to her Jerusalem home. Fulfilling a promise she made long ago to her friend, Falk presents here the first major compilation of Zeldas poetry in English translation. A devoutly religious Jew descended from the line of prominent Hasidic rabbis, Zelda Schneaurson Mishkovsky inhabited the world of ultra-Orthodoxy her entire life. Her utterly unique poetry, which draws abundantly from classical Jewish texts, portrays at the same time a world of personal mystical imagerythe "strange plant," "enchanted bird," "black rose," "golden butterfly." Marcia Falks sensitive translations, lucid introduction, and comprehensive notes to the poems reveal the power of Zeldas poetry to create out of primitive inner experience strikingly original pictures that reach beyond the borders of tradition to redeem pain and celebrate life. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition. Marcia Falks previous books include a bilingual (Hebrew and English) recreation of Jewish prayer, The Book of Blessings; an acclaimed translation of the biblical Song of Songs; and a translation of the Yiddish poetry of Malka Heifetz Tussman, With Teeth in the Earth (also available from Wayne State University Press). --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

The Spectacular Difference: Selected Poems of Zelda From 1967, which marked the publication of her first book of poems, until her death in 1984, the modest and soft-spoken woman known to her Hebrew readers simply as Zelda received an extraordinary amount of public attention. Her six books of verse were honored by Israels most prestigious literary awards and have remained bestsellers beyond the poets lifetime. Marcia Falk, a well-known poet in her own right, was a good friend of Zeldas and a frequent visitor to her Jerusalem home. Fulfilling a promise she made long ago to her friend, Falk presents here the first major compilation of Zeldas poetry in English translation. A devoutly religious Jew descended from the line of prominent Hasidic rabbis, Zelda Schneaurson Mishkovsky inhabited the world of ultra-Orthodoxy her entire life. Her utterly unique poetry, which draws abundantly from classical Jewish texts, portrays at the same time a world of personal mystical imagerythe "strange plant," "enchanted bird," "black rose," "golden butterfly." Marcia Falks sensitive translations, lucid introduction, and comprehensive notes to the poems reveal the power of Zeldas poetry to create out of primitive inner experience strikingly original pictures that reach beyond the borders of tradition to redeem pain and celebrate life. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition. Marcia Falks previous books include a bilingual (Hebrew and English) recreation of Jewish prayer, The Book of Blessings; an acclaimed translation of the biblical Song of Songs; and a translation of the Yiddish poetry of Malka Heifetz Tussman, With Teeth in the Earth (also available from Wayne State University Press). --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

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Perri's Leather air brushed - USA flag

Leather air brushed - USA flag

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Alison Balter's Mastering Access 95 Development

Readers will learn to solve simple and complex programming problems. They will also obtain a library of functions and skills which can be used in all of their development projects. - Covers tables, forms, queries, reports, advanced VBA techniques, objects, properties, debugging, and more - Provides the most concise and valuable information of Access 95 development - CD-ROM includes source code from the book and powerful utilities

Alison Balter's Mastering Access 95 Development Readers will learn to solve simple and complex programming problems. They will also obtain a library of functions and skills which can be used in all of their development projects. - Covers tables, forms, queries, reports, advanced VBA techniques, objects, properties, debugging, and more - Provides the most concise and valuable information of Access 95 development - CD-ROM includes source code from the book and powerful utilities

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Access Lighting 52001-BL Odyssey Single Pendant, Black

Finish: Black, Light Bulb: (1)35w MR16 GU5.3 12v Halogen Odyssey Pendant. Included 10ft German Silicon Memory Free Cord. Access Lighting Single Pendant

Access Lighting 52001-BL Odyssey Single Pendant, Black Finish: Black, Light Bulb: (1)35w MR16 GU5.3 12v Halogen Odyssey Pendant. Included 10ft German Silicon Memory Free Cord. Access Lighting Single Pendant

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Autoditacker

CD

Autoditacker CD

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British Transport Films Collection

This impressive 18-disc box set collects all nine volumes of the BFI's celebrated British Transport Films DVD series and fully illustrates the wide range of subjects the BTF Unit covered for over three decades. Released in a beautifully illustrated box containing slimlime cases and a fully illustrated booklet, with extensive notes and credits to each film, this remarkable collection serves much more than the transport enthusiast. It provides a unique insight into the changing social history of Britain from the 1950s to the 1980s. Over a whopping 38 hours and 125 films, The British Transport Films Collection covers it all. From the very first BTF film Berth 24, to rare gems such as E for Experimental, The Travolators and Old Sam the Signalman, to travelogues revealing a changing Britain like This Year London and Letter for Wales to much-loved classics like Blue Pullman, Elizabethan Express, Terminus and John Betjeman Goes by Train, there's truly something here for everyone. Throughout the films on this volume, the professional craftsmanship and artistry of the BTF Unit are on constant display. Their imaginative and innovative approaches to presenting an exhausting array of subjects remain an inspiration to filmmakers and fans alike.As always, the films on this collection have been digitally re-mastered from the best available film elements preserved at the BFI National Archive. Volumes included are:/b. Vol- 1 On and Off the Rails. Vol- 2 See Britain by Train. Vol- 3 Running a Railway. Vol- 4 Reshaping British Railways. Vol- 5 Off the Beaten Track. Vol- 6 The Art of Travel. Vol- 7 Age of the Train. Vol- 8 Points & Aspects. Vol -9 Just the Ticket.

British Transport Films Collection This impressive 18-disc box set collects all nine volumes of the BFI's celebrated British Transport Films DVD series and fully illustrates the wide range of subjects the BTF Unit covered for over three decades. Released in a beautifully illustrated box containing slimlime cases and a fully illustrated booklet, with extensive notes and credits to each film, this remarkable collection serves much more than the transport enthusiast. It provides a unique insight into the changing social history of Britain from the 1950s to the 1980s. Over a whopping 38 hours and 125 films, The British Transport Films Collection covers it all. From the very first BTF film Berth 24, to rare gems such as E for Experimental, The Travolators and Old Sam the Signalman, to travelogues revealing a changing Britain like This Year London and Letter for Wales to much-loved classics like Blue Pullman, Elizabethan Express, Terminus and John Betjeman Goes by Train, there's truly something here for everyone. Throughout the films on this volume, the professional craftsmanship and artistry of the BTF Unit are on constant display. Their imaginative and innovative approaches to presenting an exhausting array of subjects remain an inspiration to filmmakers and fans alike.As always, the films on this collection have been digitally re-mastered from the best available film elements preserved at the BFI National Archive. Volumes included are:/b. Vol- 1 On and Off the Rails. Vol- 2 See Britain by Train. Vol- 3 Running a Railway. Vol- 4 Reshaping British Railways. Vol- 5 Off the Beaten Track. Vol- 6 The Art of Travel. Vol- 7 Age of the Train. Vol- 8 Points & Aspects. Vol -9 Just the Ticket.

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Jackson Deerfield #3008az Imp Bronze Dplx Toggle Plate

Imperial Bead, Antique Bronze, Duplex Outlet, Wall Plate, Zinc Die Cast,.

Jackson Deerfield #3008az Imp Bronze Dplx Toggle Plate Imperial Bead, Antique Bronze, Duplex Outlet, Wall Plate, Zinc Die Cast,.

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MGA STMC Alice's Tea Party Pack

Bring your favorite fairytales to life with the Fairytale Characters! These majestic miniatures show off all the charm and magic of their classic stories!

MGA STMC Alice's Tea Party Pack Bring your favorite fairytales to life with the Fairytale Characters! These majestic miniatures show off all the charm and magic of their classic stories!

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Yogananda in Samadhi [VHS] (1993)

This video features never-before-available film footage of the great master, Paramhansa Yogananda. This is the only video available for sale in which you can both see him and hear him speak. This black-and-white clip was filmed during Yoganandas brief 1936 stopover in England. Originally aired as newsreel footage over sixty years ago, this clip includes a brief talk by Yogananda on the proper way to sleep and concludes with the great yoga master going into Superconsciousness! Thrilling and utterly riveting, the unique combination of both seeing and hearing Yogananda is a life changing experience. Quite simply, this is a must-have for anyone who has ever been touched by this great soul. Special Bonus Section: In addition to the rare clip of Yogananda, also included is a presentation by several of his disciples, each sharing their stories about how they first met him. Join Roy Eugene Davis, founder and director of the Center for Spiritual Awareness; Peggy Dietz, former Mt. Washington resident and Yoganandas chauffeur; Bob Raymer, director of Song of the Morning Ranch; and Yoganandas nephew, Harekrishna Ghosh. Swami Kriyananda (J. Donald Walters), also a direct disciple and the founder of Ananda, introduces this section with a beautiful and inspiring talk about the great masters mission.

Yogananda in Samadhi [VHS] (1993) This video features never-before-available film footage of the great master, Paramhansa Yogananda. This is the only video available for sale in which you can both see him and hear him speak. This black-and-white clip was filmed during Yoganandas brief 1936 stopover in England. Originally aired as newsreel footage over sixty years ago, this clip includes a brief talk by Yogananda on the proper way to sleep and concludes with the great yoga master going into Superconsciousness! Thrilling and utterly riveting, the unique combination of both seeing and hearing Yogananda is a life changing experience. Quite simply, this is a must-have for anyone who has ever been touched by this great soul. Special Bonus Section: In addition to the rare clip of Yogananda, also included is a presentation by several of his disciples, each sharing their stories about how they first met him. Join Roy Eugene Davis, founder and director of the Center for Spiritual Awareness; Peggy Dietz, former Mt. Washington resident and Yoganandas chauffeur; Bob Raymer, director of Song of the Morning Ranch; and Yoganandas nephew, Harekrishna Ghosh. Swami Kriyananda (J. Donald Walters), also a direct disciple and the founder of Ananda, introduces this section with a beautiful and inspiring talk about the great masters mission.

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Movin

Remastered Japanese reissue of Japanese-only 22track retrospective for this '60s surf/ garage act: 'Movin''(mono version), 'Hot Doggin'', 'Firewater', 'Surf Party','The Hearse', 'El Aguila', 'Baja', 'Pipeline', 'Let's GoTrippin'', 'Misirlou', 'Batman', 'Banzai Pipeline', 'Surf-er's Stomp', 'Gouch', 'Quiet Village', 'Devil Driver'sThemes', 'Chevy Scarfer', 'Pyramid Stomp', 'Snap It', 'MainTitle From 'Ride The Wild Surf'', 'Che Che Che' and 'Movin''(stereo version). NOTE: the first four tracks listed are inmono; the rest are in stereo. First released in 1990.

Movin Remastered Japanese reissue of Japanese-only 22track retrospective for this '60s surf/ garage act: 'Movin''(mono version), 'Hot Doggin'', 'Firewater', 'Surf Party','The Hearse', 'El Aguila', 'Baja', 'Pipeline', 'Let's GoTrippin'', 'Misirlou', 'Batman', 'Banzai Pipeline', 'Surf-er's Stomp', 'Gouch', 'Quiet Village', 'Devil Driver'sThemes', 'Chevy Scarfer', 'Pyramid Stomp', 'Snap It', 'MainTitle From 'Ride The Wild Surf'', 'Che Che Che' and 'Movin''(stereo version). NOTE: the first four tracks listed are inmono; the rest are in stereo. First released in 1990.

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Blame It on Rio [VHS] (1984)

Blame It on Rio [VHS] [VHS Tape] (1984) Michael Caine; Michelle Johnson

Blame It on Rio [VHS] (1984) Blame It on Rio [VHS] [VHS Tape] (1984) Michael Caine; Michelle Johnson

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Unknown Ajax

"Georgette Heyer is unbeatable" -- India Knight "Sparkling" Independent "My favourite historical novelist - stylish, romantic, sharp, and witty. Her sense of period is superb, her heroines are enterprising, and her heroes dashing. I owe her many happy hours" -- Margaret Drabble --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. The late Georgette Heyer was a very private woman. Her historical novels have charmed and delighted millions of readers for decades, though she rarely reached out to the public to discuss her works or private life. She was born in Wimbledon in August 1902. She wrote her first novel, The Black Moth, at the age of seventeen to amuse her convalescent brother; it was published in 1921 and became an instant success. Heyer published 56 books over the next 53 years, until her death from lung cancer in 1974. Heyer's large volume of works included Regency romances, mysteries and historical fiction. Known as the Queen of Regency romance, Heyer was legendary for her research, historical accuracy and her extraordinary plots and characterizations. Her last book, My Lord John, was published posthumously in 1975. She was married to George Ronald Rougier, a barrister, and they had one son, Richard. --This text refers to the Paperback edition. One Silence had reigned over the dining-room since his lordship, midway through the first course, had harshly commanded his widowed daughter-in-law to spare him any more steward's room gossip. As Mrs Darracott had merely been recounting to her daughter the tale of her activities that day the snub might have been thought unjust, but she accepted it, if not with equanimity, with a resignation born of custom, merely exchanging a droll look with her daughter, and directing one of warning at her handsome young son. The butler glanced menacingly at the younger of the two footmen, but the precaution was unnecessary: Charles had not been employed at Darracott Place above six months, but he was not such a whopstraw as to make the least noise in the performance of his duties when his lordship was out of humour. That was the way Chollacombe described as knaggy an old gager as ever Charles had had the ill-fortune to serve. Stiff-rumped, that's what he was, always nabbing the rust, or riding grub, like he had been for months past. Charles had thought himself lucky to have been taken on at Darracott Place, but he wasn't going to stay above his twelvemonth, not if he knew it! It might suit James, being Kentish born, to work in a great, rambling house stuck down miles from anywhere, in a marsh flat and bare enough to give anyone a fit of the blue devils, and with never a soul, outside the Family, coming next or nigh it, but when Charles went after another place he was going to London. Let alone he was always one for a bit of life, you could earn extra gelt in London, for there were always errands to be run, or notes to be delivered, and you got a shilling every time you were sent off to execute such commissions. If messages had to be carried in the country it stood to reason they were taken by one of the grooms; while as for the throng of open-fisted guests his Dad had told him it would be his duty to wait upon well, a houseful of guests might have been what his Dad was used to in his day but it wasn't what they was used to at Darracott Place! Such visions as Charles had indulged when he had first blessed his good fortune at being hired to fill the post of second footman in a nobleman's establishment! A proper take-in that had been, and so he would tell his Dad! Dad, honourably retired from employment as butler to a Gentleman of Fashion, had assured him that to be hired to serve in a lord's country seat did not mean that he would be immured in rural fastness throughout the year. My lord (said Dad) would certainly retire to Kent during the winter months; but at the beginning of the Season he would remove to his London house; and at the end of the Season (said Dad) the chances were that he would hire a house in Brighton for the summer months. And from time to time, of course, he would be absent, visiting friends in other parts of the country, during which periods his servants would enjoy a great deal of leisure, and might even be granted leave to go on holiday. But nothing like that had happened at Darracott Place since Charles had first entered its portals. My lord, whose grim mouth and arctic stare could set stronger knees than Charles's knocking together, remained in residence all the year round, neither entertaining nor being entertained. And no use for anyone to tell Charles that this was because the Family was in mourning for Mr Granville Darracott and his son, Mr Oliver, both drowned off the coast of Cornwall in an ill-fated boating expedition: Charles might only have been second footman at Darracott Place for a couple of months when that disaster occurred, but no one could gammon him into thinking that my lord cared a spangle for his heir. If you were to ask him, Charles would say that my lord cared for no one but Mr Richmond: he certainly couldn't abide Mr Matthew Darracott, who was the last of his sons left alive; while as for Mr Claud, who was the younger of Mr Matthew's two sons, it was as much as anyone could do not to burst out laughing to see my lord look at him as if he was a cockroach, or a bed-bug. Nor, though he didn't look at him like that, could you think he cared a groat for Mr Vincent neither; while as for poor Mrs Darracott, as kind a lady as you'd find anywhere, even if she was a bit of a prattle-box, it seemed like she had only to open her mouth for my lord to give her one of his nasty set-downs. He didn't, it was true, do that to Miss Anthea, but that was probably because Miss Anthea wasn't scared of him, like her Ma, and would maybe give as good as she got; it wasn't because he was fond of her, as you'd think her granddad would be. It wouldn't be Miss Anthea as would coax him out of his sullens; it would be Mr Richmond. But Richmond, his grandfather's darling, after one thoughtful glance cast under his lashes at that uncompromising countenance appeared to lose himself in his own reflections. Some pickled crab, which he had not touched, had been removed with a damson pie; and his sister saw, peeping round the massive silver epergne that almost obscured him from her view, that he had eaten no more than a spoonful of this either. Since he had partaken quite liberally of two of the dishes that had made up the first course she was undismayed by anything other than her grandfather's failure to notice his present abstention. In general Lord Darracott would have bullied Richmond into eating the pie, imperfectly concealing his anxious affection for the youth, whose earlier years had been attended by every sort of ailment, under a hectoring manner, to which Richmond, docile yet unafraid, would submit. As little as Charles the footman did Anthea, or Mrs Darracott, or even Richmond understand the cause of his lordship's brooding ill-humour; rather less than Charles did any one of these three believe that it sprang from grief at the death of his eldest son. His lordship had both disliked and despised Granville; yet when the news of that fatal accident had reached Darracott Place he had been for many minutes like a man struck to stone; and when he had recovered from the first shock he had horrified his son Matthew, and Lissett, his man of business, by saying several times over, and in a voice of icy rage: Damn him! Damn him! Damn him!' They had almost feared for his reason, and had stood staring at him with dropped jaws until he had violently ordered them out of his sight. Matthew had never dared to enquire what extraordinary circumstances had provoked this outburst, and his lordship neither offered an explanation nor again referred to the matter. Only a black cloud seemed to descend on him, rendering him more unapproachable than ever, and so brittle-tempered that Mrs Darracott quite dreaded having to address him, and even Richmond several times had his head bitten off. Dinner was always a protracted meal; tonight it seemed interminable; but at last it came to an end. As the servants began to remove the covers, Mrs Darracott picked up her reticule, and rose. His lordship's hard, frowning eyes lifted; he said curtly: Wait!' Wait, sir?' faltered Mrs Darracott. Yes, wait!' he repeated impatiently. Sit down! I have something to say to you!' She sank back on to her chair, looking at once bewildered and apprehensive. Anthea, who had risen with her, remained standing, her head turned towards her grandfather, her brows a little raised. He paid no heed to her; his eyes were on the two footmen, and it was not until they had left the room that he spoke again. So forbidding was his expression that Mrs Darracott, in growing trepidation, began to search wildly in her mind for some forgotten error of omission or commission. Chollacombe softly shut the door on the heels of his subordinates, and picked up the port decanter from the sideboard; he perceived that his master's hands were clenching and unclenching on the arms of his chair, and his heart sank: there had been a storm brewing all day, and it was going to burst now over their heads. But when my lord again spoke it was as though it cost him an effort. He said: You will be good enough, Elvira, to inform Flitwick that I expect my son and his family here tomorrow. Make what arrangements you choose!' She was so much surprised that she was betrayed into uttering an unwise exclamation. Good gracious! Is that all? But what in the world I mean, I hadn't the least notion ' What brings them here, sir?' asked Anthea, intervening to draw her grandfather's fire. He looked for a moment as though he were about to utter one of his rough snubs, but after a slight pause he answered her. They are coming because I've sent for them, miss!' He paused again, and then said: You may as well know now as later! I've sent for my heir as well.' At these bitterly uttered words Chollacombe nearly dropped the decanter. Sent for your heir as well?' repeated Richmond. But my uncle Matthew is your heir, Grandfather isn't he?' No.' Then who is, sir?' demanded Anthea. A weaver's brat!' he replied, his voice vibrant with loathing. Oh, dear!' said Mrs Darracott, breaking the stunned silence that succeeded his lordship's announcement. The hopeless inadequacy of this exclamation dragged a choke of laughter out of Anthea, but it caused his lordship's smouldering fury to flare up. Is that all you have to say? Is that all, woman? You are a wet-goose a widgeon a take yourself off, and your daughter with you! Go and chatter, and marvel, and bless yourselves, but keep out of my sight and hearing! By God, I don't know how I bear with you!' No, indeed!' said Anthea instantly. It is a great deal too bad, sir! Mama, how could you speak so to one so full of compliance and good nature as my grandfather? So truly the gentleman! Come away at once!' That's what you think of me, is it, girl?' said his lordship, a glint in his eyes. Oh, no!' she responded, dropping him a curtsy. It's what I say, sir! You must known that my featherheaded Mama has taught me to behave with all the propriety in the worl... --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

Unknown Ajax "Georgette Heyer is unbeatable" -- India Knight "Sparkling" Independent "My favourite historical novelist - stylish, romantic, sharp, and witty. Her sense of period is superb, her heroines are enterprising, and her heroes dashing. I owe her many happy hours" -- Margaret Drabble --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. The late Georgette Heyer was a very private woman. Her historical novels have charmed and delighted millions of readers for decades, though she rarely reached out to the public to discuss her works or private life. She was born in Wimbledon in August 1902. She wrote her first novel, The Black Moth, at the age of seventeen to amuse her convalescent brother; it was published in 1921 and became an instant success. Heyer published 56 books over the next 53 years, until her death from lung cancer in 1974. Heyer's large volume of works included Regency romances, mysteries and historical fiction. Known as the Queen of Regency romance, Heyer was legendary for her research, historical accuracy and her extraordinary plots and characterizations. Her last book, My Lord John, was published posthumously in 1975. She was married to George Ronald Rougier, a barrister, and they had one son, Richard. --This text refers to the Paperback edition. One Silence had reigned over the dining-room since his lordship, midway through the first course, had harshly commanded his widowed daughter-in-law to spare him any more steward's room gossip. As Mrs Darracott had merely been recounting to her daughter the tale of her activities that day the snub might have been thought unjust, but she accepted it, if not with equanimity, with a resignation born of custom, merely exchanging a droll look with her daughter, and directing one of warning at her handsome young son. The butler glanced menacingly at the younger of the two footmen, but the precaution was unnecessary: Charles had not been employed at Darracott Place above six months, but he was not such a whopstraw as to make the least noise in the performance of his duties when his lordship was out of humour. That was the way Chollacombe described as knaggy an old gager as ever Charles had had the ill-fortune to serve. Stiff-rumped, that's what he was, always nabbing the rust, or riding grub, like he had been for months past. Charles had thought himself lucky to have been taken on at Darracott Place, but he wasn't going to stay above his twelvemonth, not if he knew it! It might suit James, being Kentish born, to work in a great, rambling house stuck down miles from anywhere, in a marsh flat and bare enough to give anyone a fit of the blue devils, and with never a soul, outside the Family, coming next or nigh it, but when Charles went after another place he was going to London. Let alone he was always one for a bit of life, you could earn extra gelt in London, for there were always errands to be run, or notes to be delivered, and you got a shilling every time you were sent off to execute such commissions. If messages had to be carried in the country it stood to reason they were taken by one of the grooms; while as for the throng of open-fisted guests his Dad had told him it would be his duty to wait upon well, a houseful of guests might have been what his Dad was used to in his day but it wasn't what they was used to at Darracott Place! Such visions as Charles had indulged when he had first blessed his good fortune at being hired to fill the post of second footman in a nobleman's establishment! A proper take-in that had been, and so he would tell his Dad! Dad, honourably retired from employment as butler to a Gentleman of Fashion, had assured him that to be hired to serve in a lord's country seat did not mean that he would be immured in rural fastness throughout the year. My lord (said Dad) would certainly retire to Kent during the winter months; but at the beginning of the Season he would remove to his London house; and at the end of the Season (said Dad) the chances were that he would hire a house in Brighton for the summer months. And from time to time, of course, he would be absent, visiting friends in other parts of the country, during which periods his servants would enjoy a great deal of leisure, and might even be granted leave to go on holiday. But nothing like that had happened at Darracott Place since Charles had first entered its portals. My lord, whose grim mouth and arctic stare could set stronger knees than Charles's knocking together, remained in residence all the year round, neither entertaining nor being entertained. And no use for anyone to tell Charles that this was because the Family was in mourning for Mr Granville Darracott and his son, Mr Oliver, both drowned off the coast of Cornwall in an ill-fated boating expedition: Charles might only have been second footman at Darracott Place for a couple of months when that disaster occurred, but no one could gammon him into thinking that my lord cared a spangle for his heir. If you were to ask him, Charles would say that my lord cared for no one but Mr Richmond: he certainly couldn't abide Mr Matthew Darracott, who was the last of his sons left alive; while as for Mr Claud, who was the younger of Mr Matthew's two sons, it was as much as anyone could do not to burst out laughing to see my lord look at him as if he was a cockroach, or a bed-bug. Nor, though he didn't look at him like that, could you think he cared a groat for Mr Vincent neither; while as for poor Mrs Darracott, as kind a lady as you'd find anywhere, even if she was a bit of a prattle-box, it seemed like she had only to open her mouth for my lord to give her one of his nasty set-downs. He didn't, it was true, do that to Miss Anthea, but that was probably because Miss Anthea wasn't scared of him, like her Ma, and would maybe give as good as she got; it wasn't because he was fond of her, as you'd think her granddad would be. It wouldn't be Miss Anthea as would coax him out of his sullens; it would be Mr Richmond. But Richmond, his grandfather's darling, after one thoughtful glance cast under his lashes at that uncompromising countenance appeared to lose himself in his own reflections. Some pickled crab, which he had not touched, had been removed with a damson pie; and his sister saw, peeping round the massive silver epergne that almost obscured him from her view, that he had eaten no more than a spoonful of this either. Since he had partaken quite liberally of two of the dishes that had made up the first course she was undismayed by anything other than her grandfather's failure to notice his present abstention. In general Lord Darracott would have bullied Richmond into eating the pie, imperfectly concealing his anxious affection for the youth, whose earlier years had been attended by every sort of ailment, under a hectoring manner, to which Richmond, docile yet unafraid, would submit. As little as Charles the footman did Anthea, or Mrs Darracott, or even Richmond understand the cause of his lordship's brooding ill-humour; rather less than Charles did any one of these three believe that it sprang from grief at the death of his eldest son. His lordship had both disliked and despised Granville; yet when the news of that fatal accident had reached Darracott Place he had been for many minutes like a man struck to stone; and when he had recovered from the first shock he had horrified his son Matthew, and Lissett, his man of business, by saying several times over, and in a voice of icy rage: Damn him! Damn him! Damn him!' They had almost feared for his reason, and had stood staring at him with dropped jaws until he had violently ordered them out of his sight. Matthew had never dared to enquire what extraordinary circumstances had provoked this outburst, and his lordship neither offered an explanation nor again referred to the matter. Only a black cloud seemed to descend on him, rendering him more unapproachable than ever, and so brittle-tempered that Mrs Darracott quite dreaded having to address him, and even Richmond several times had his head bitten off. Dinner was always a protracted meal; tonight it seemed interminable; but at last it came to an end. As the servants began to remove the covers, Mrs Darracott picked up her reticule, and rose. His lordship's hard, frowning eyes lifted; he said curtly: Wait!' Wait, sir?' faltered Mrs Darracott. Yes, wait!' he repeated impatiently. Sit down! I have something to say to you!' She sank back on to her chair, looking at once bewildered and apprehensive. Anthea, who had risen with her, remained standing, her head turned towards her grandfather, her brows a little raised. He paid no heed to her; his eyes were on the two footmen, and it was not until they had left the room that he spoke again. So forbidding was his expression that Mrs Darracott, in growing trepidation, began to search wildly in her mind for some forgotten error of omission or commission. Chollacombe softly shut the door on the heels of his subordinates, and picked up the port decanter from the sideboard; he perceived that his master's hands were clenching and unclenching on the arms of his chair, and his heart sank: there had been a storm brewing all day, and it was going to burst now over their heads. But when my lord again spoke it was as though it cost him an effort. He said: You will be good enough, Elvira, to inform Flitwick that I expect my son and his family here tomorrow. Make what arrangements you choose!' She was so much surprised that she was betrayed into uttering an unwise exclamation. Good gracious! Is that all? But what in the world I mean, I hadn't the least notion ' What brings them here, sir?' asked Anthea, intervening to draw her grandfather's fire. He looked for a moment as though he were about to utter one of his rough snubs, but after a slight pause he answered her. They are coming because I've sent for them, miss!' He paused again, and then said: You may as well know now as later! I've sent for my heir as well.' At these bitterly uttered words Chollacombe nearly dropped the decanter. Sent for your heir as well?' repeated Richmond. But my uncle Matthew is your heir, Grandfather isn't he?' No.' Then who is, sir?' demanded Anthea. A weaver's brat!' he replied, his voice vibrant with loathing. Oh, dear!' said Mrs Darracott, breaking the stunned silence that succeeded his lordship's announcement. The hopeless inadequacy of this exclamation dragged a choke of laughter out of Anthea, but it caused his lordship's smouldering fury to flare up. Is that all you have to say? Is that all, woman? You are a wet-goose a widgeon a take yourself off, and your daughter with you! Go and chatter, and marvel, and bless yourselves, but keep out of my sight and hearing! By God, I don't know how I bear with you!' No, indeed!' said Anthea instantly. It is a great deal too bad, sir! Mama, how could you speak so to one so full of compliance and good nature as my grandfather? So truly the gentleman! Come away at once!' That's what you think of me, is it, girl?' said his lordship, a glint in his eyes. Oh, no!' she responded, dropping him a curtsy. It's what I say, sir! You must known that my featherheaded Mama has taught me to behave with all the propriety in the worl... --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

B000CO7MI2

HELLA HLA-H12800051 Rallye 3000 Blue Driving Lamp w/City Light

The Rallye 3000 has a free form reflector, ABS housing, and trendy blue lens. The lamp emits a sharp white beam when turned on.

HELLA HLA-H12800051 Rallye 3000 Blue Driving Lamp w/City Light The Rallye 3000 has a free form reflector, ABS housing, and trendy blue lens. The lamp emits a sharp white beam when turned on.

B00199PP92

Escape to Nature, Vol. 2: Underwater Peace (2005)

Relaxation is guaranteed while watching the new DVD series ESCAPE TO NATURE. The soothing tranquility of the underwater world is featured on Volume 2, UNDERWATER PEACE. Become one with the elements and find instant relaxation at a great price.

Escape to Nature, Vol. 2: Underwater Peace (2005) Relaxation is guaranteed while watching the new DVD series ESCAPE TO NATURE. The soothing tranquility of the underwater world is featured on Volume 2, UNDERWATER PEACE. Become one with the elements and find instant relaxation at a great price.

1586670123

Trophies of the Heart

This is Russ at his storytelling best, delivering anecdotes from a lifetime of rich adventure afield. (Mike Handley Buckmasters )In Thornberry's life there has never been an average day in the wilds. The bizarre and unexpected follow him on every outing. And in the end, he says, the ultimate trophies of the hunt are not the animals themselves, but the memories one keeps in his heart. This, also, is a book that belongs on the true hunter's bookshelf. (Pat Robertson State, (Columbia, Sc) )Russell Thornberry tells his trophy tales with relish, looking back on his days as a guide with a warm glow. The accounts, ranging in tone from humorous to spine-tingling, are arranged in five sections: The Antlered Giants, Bears and Scares, Hunting in Thin Air, The Life and Times of an Alberta Whitetail Guide, and One on One with Whitetails. (Jesse Cryderman Alloutdoors.Com )This is certainly the best book of its kind that I've ever read. It is an absolute must for anyone who enjoys sitting near a campfire or lounging in a hunting lodge and listening to the inevitable hunting stories. (Royce Armstrong Jazz History Online )These are campfire stories of the best kind, told honestly and with all the juicy details. This book is an excellent one to pick up from time to time, reading just a chapter here and there. But be prepared, after the first couple chapters, you may just have to polish the whole thing off in one, fireside-armchair sitting. (American Hunter )One thing that you should get from reading Russell Thornberry's Trophies of the Heart and that is, "when it comes to hunting, the ultimate trophies aren't the animals, but the memories one keeps in one's heart." (Ed Noonan The Daily Gazette )This book is from the gut.... The author focused on the hunts that had the greatest emotional impact on him and produced the ultimate trophies: lasting memories. (Tnn Outdoors ) Russell Thornberry lives in Wetumpka, Alabama, near Montgomery, where he is the editor of Buckmasters Magazine. He is also the author of Derrydale's Hunting the Canadian Giant.

Trophies of the Heart This is Russ at his storytelling best, delivering anecdotes from a lifetime of rich adventure afield. (Mike Handley Buckmasters )In Thornberry's life there has never been an average day in the wilds. The bizarre and unexpected follow him on every outing. And in the end, he says, the ultimate trophies of the hunt are not the animals themselves, but the memories one keeps in his heart. This, also, is a book that belongs on the true hunter's bookshelf. (Pat Robertson State, (Columbia, Sc) )Russell Thornberry tells his trophy tales with relish, looking back on his days as a guide with a warm glow. The accounts, ranging in tone from humorous to spine-tingling, are arranged in five sections: The Antlered Giants, Bears and Scares, Hunting in Thin Air, The Life and Times of an Alberta Whitetail Guide, and One on One with Whitetails. (Jesse Cryderman Alloutdoors.Com )This is certainly the best book of its kind that I've ever read. It is an absolute must for anyone who enjoys sitting near a campfire or lounging in a hunting lodge and listening to the inevitable hunting stories. (Royce Armstrong Jazz History Online )These are campfire stories of the best kind, told honestly and with all the juicy details. This book is an excellent one to pick up from time to time, reading just a chapter here and there. But be prepared, after the first couple chapters, you may just have to polish the whole thing off in one, fireside-armchair sitting. (American Hunter )One thing that you should get from reading Russell Thornberry's Trophies of the Heart and that is, "when it comes to hunting, the ultimate trophies aren't the animals, but the memories one keeps in one's heart." (Ed Noonan The Daily Gazette )This book is from the gut.... The author focused on the hunts that had the greatest emotional impact on him and produced the ultimate trophies: lasting memories. (Tnn Outdoors ) Russell Thornberry lives in Wetumpka, Alabama, near Montgomery, where he is the editor of Buckmasters Magazine. He is also the author of Derrydale's Hunting the Canadian Giant.

0684837641

Party Crasher: A Gay Republican Challenges Politics as Usual

As the executive director of the Log Cabin Republicans, a political action committee for gay conservatives, Richard Tafel is used to criticism and scorn. "I've been demonized and been called names by those on the right who have never taken the opportunity to get to know me," he says. "And I've been caricatured and demonized by those on the gay left who also would rather despise what they think I am than find out who I really am." Party Crasher reveals a fascinating individual, an ordained minister (mentored by Harvard Divinity's Peter Gomes) comfortable debating scripture with fundamentalists and a political activist unwilling to accept the common wisdom that gays and lesbians should give their allegiance to the Democratic party. While always friendly towards queer campaign contributions, Tafel notes, the Dems have failed to follow through on many of their promises. Far from allowing gays and lesbians to serve openly in the military, he reports, the Clinton administration has been responsible for expelling more homosexuals from the armed forces than any other in American history. And then there was Clinton's trumpeting to the religious right of his approval of the Defense of Marriage Act, which refused federal recognition for same-sex unions. Tafel rejects the identity politics that lead to such unproductive alliances, favoring instead an emphasis on individual rights and responsibility in which political commitment is based on a desire to personally do the right thing rather than be "accepted" or "loved." "If you want to be embraced," he warns, "get a boyfriend or a dog. But don't get involved in politics because you need a hug; you'll just get hurt." Party Crasher is filled with anecdotes of Tafel's encounters with people at all sorts of points on the political spectrum, such as the time that the radical group Queer Nation invited him to a college campus to criticize homophobic activities by members of the college's Young Republican chapter, or his perspective on the controversy surrounding the 1996 Dole presidential campaign's rejection of a Log Cabin contribution. And there are several profiles of other gay Republicans (heavily skewed towards men, it's true, but as Tafel says, openly Republican lesbians are even more rare than their gay male counterparts). There's something in this book to upset just about everyone's preconceptions, but what comes through most is Richard Tafel's passion and commitment for social justice and genuine acceptance of everybody's differences. --Ron Hogan Tafel, executive director of the Log Cabin Republicans, gets ragged by gays for being Republican, by Republicans for being gay. But he comes from a long line of clergy (in fact, he is ordained), and the Christian virtues of forgiveness and patience have stood him in good stead as he has tirelessly explained that gay Republican is not an oxymoron. Politically, gays are usually sorted into assimilationist and liberationist camps, which differ on tactics but share seeking greater government clout for gay issues and allying with the Democrats. Tafel defines a third major faction, the libertarians, whose beliefs in individual rights and responsibilities, limited government, and free markets are better represented by the Republicans. Devotion to the Democrats, he argues, has led to being milked for cash and given lip or no service on such equal-access issues as gay marriage and military service. Further, he presents evidence that sympathetic lobbying of Republicans works for gays, which makes his advocacy of bipartisanship credible. Cogent enough to be the gay political book of the year. Ray Olson Tafel's part memoir, part moral manifesto challenges gay politics to find freedom from the backstabbing of Clintonian-styled Democrats through the reputedly big tent of the GOP, as well as to create an ethical center from which to promulgate a libertarian view of an America receptive to gay people. Tafel is an ordained Baptist minister and executive director of the Log Cabin Republicans, a gay political organization. One cannot doubt the sincerity of his tone in his calls for the Republican Party to return to its roots of individual freedom, nor does he fail to delineate the remarkable successes of the gay Republican political agenda. The strength of this volume thus lies in Tafel's clear moral vision and unapologetic call for personal responsibility in an age of blame. Unfortunately, Tafel succumbs too readily to history-lite, psychobabble, and an endless litany of Profiles in Gay Republican Courage. He rehashes political struggles and gay history with the in-depth reporting of an Eagle Forumendorsed sixth-grade textbook, and in some bizarre post-Freudian, discombobulating of the Oedipal complex, he interprets gay people's political identities as a mirror reflection of their coming-out experience. Though attacking identity-based politics as an emotional sideshow, Tafel himself certainly falls victim to the desire to show just how hard it is to be a gay Republicanespecially at liberal Harvard Divinity School. Tafel is at his best when he wisely points out the folly of a gay political strategy that puts all its eggs in one Democratic basket, and his calls for a moral compass should resonate loudly for both the gay and straight communities. Certainly, Tafel's voice must be heard and reckoned with if real political change is to be effected for gays and lesbians. A book with important ideas for the gay community to consider, marred by easy-to-digest prose reminiscent of a light feature in USA Today. -- Copyright 1999, Kirkus Associates, LP. All rights reserved. Richard Tafel is Executive Director of the Log Cabin Republicans, a grassroots Republican gay and lesbian organization. He lives in Washington, D.C.

Party Crasher: A Gay Republican Challenges Politics as Usual As the executive director of the Log Cabin Republicans, a political action committee for gay conservatives, Richard Tafel is used to criticism and scorn. "I've been demonized and been called names by those on the right who have never taken the opportunity to get to know me," he says. "And I've been caricatured and demonized by those on the gay left who also would rather despise what they think I am than find out who I really am." Party Crasher reveals a fascinating individual, an ordained minister (mentored by Harvard Divinity's Peter Gomes) comfortable debating scripture with fundamentalists and a political activist unwilling to accept the common wisdom that gays and lesbians should give their allegiance to the Democratic party. While always friendly towards queer campaign contributions, Tafel notes, the Dems have failed to follow through on many of their promises. Far from allowing gays and lesbians to serve openly in the military, he reports, the Clinton administration has been responsible for expelling more homosexuals from the armed forces than any other in American history. And then there was Clinton's trumpeting to the religious right of his approval of the Defense of Marriage Act, which refused federal recognition for same-sex unions. Tafel rejects the identity politics that lead to such unproductive alliances, favoring instead an emphasis on individual rights and responsibility in which political commitment is based on a desire to personally do the right thing rather than be "accepted" or "loved." "If you want to be embraced," he warns, "get a boyfriend or a dog. But don't get involved in politics because you need a hug; you'll just get hurt." Party Crasher is filled with anecdotes of Tafel's encounters with people at all sorts of points on the political spectrum, such as the time that the radical group Queer Nation invited him to a college campus to criticize homophobic activities by members of the college's Young Republican chapter, or his perspective on the controversy surrounding the 1996 Dole presidential campaign's rejection of a Log Cabin contribution. And there are several profiles of other gay Republicans (heavily skewed towards men, it's true, but as Tafel says, openly Republican lesbians are even more rare than their gay male counterparts). There's something in this book to upset just about everyone's preconceptions, but what comes through most is Richard Tafel's passion and commitment for social justice and genuine acceptance of everybody's differences. --Ron Hogan Tafel, executive director of the Log Cabin Republicans, gets ragged by gays for being Republican, by Republicans for being gay. But he comes from a long line of clergy (in fact, he is ordained), and the Christian virtues of forgiveness and patience have stood him in good stead as he has tirelessly explained that gay Republican is not an oxymoron. Politically, gays are usually sorted into assimilationist and liberationist camps, which differ on tactics but share seeking greater government clout for gay issues and allying with the Democrats. Tafel defines a third major faction, the libertarians, whose beliefs in individual rights and responsibilities, limited government, and free markets are better represented by the Republicans. Devotion to the Democrats, he argues, has led to being milked for cash and given lip or no service on such equal-access issues as gay marriage and military service. Further, he presents evidence that sympathetic lobbying of Republicans works for gays, which makes his advocacy of bipartisanship credible. Cogent enough to be the gay political book of the year. Ray Olson Tafel's part memoir, part moral manifesto challenges gay politics to find freedom from the backstabbing of Clintonian-styled Democrats through the reputedly big tent of the GOP, as well as to create an ethical center from which to promulgate a libertarian view of an America receptive to gay people. Tafel is an ordained Baptist minister and executive director of the Log Cabin Republicans, a gay political organization. One cannot doubt the sincerity of his tone in his calls for the Republican Party to return to its roots of individual freedom, nor does he fail to delineate the remarkable successes of the gay Republican political agenda. The strength of this volume thus lies in Tafel's clear moral vision and unapologetic call for personal responsibility in an age of blame. Unfortunately, Tafel succumbs too readily to history-lite, psychobabble, and an endless litany of Profiles in Gay Republican Courage. He rehashes political struggles and gay history with the in-depth reporting of an Eagle Forumendorsed sixth-grade textbook, and in some bizarre post-Freudian, discombobulating of the Oedipal complex, he interprets gay people's political identities as a mirror reflection of their coming-out experience. Though attacking identity-based politics as an emotional sideshow, Tafel himself certainly falls victim to the desire to show just how hard it is to be a gay Republicanespecially at liberal Harvard Divinity School. Tafel is at his best when he wisely points out the folly of a gay political strategy that puts all its eggs in one Democratic basket, and his calls for a moral compass should resonate loudly for both the gay and straight communities. Certainly, Tafel's voice must be heard and reckoned with if real political change is to be effected for gays and lesbians. A book with important ideas for the gay community to consider, marred by easy-to-digest prose reminiscent of a light feature in USA Today. -- Copyright 1999, Kirkus Associates, LP. All rights reserved. Richard Tafel is Executive Director of the Log Cabin Republicans, a grassroots Republican gay and lesbian organization. He lives in Washington, D.C.

B000A878D4

Scum [ NON-USA FORMAT, PAL, Reg.0 Import - Australia ]

Australia released, PAL/Region 0 DVD: it WILL NOT play on standard US DVD player. You need multi-region PAL/NTSC DVD player to view it in USA/Canada: LANGUAGES: English ( Dolby Digital 2.0 ), WIDESCREEN, SPECIAL FEATURES: Cast/Crew Interview(s), Interactive Menu, Scene Access, Trailer(s), SYNOPSIS: The film they tried to ban! A brutal story of today. ...Scum

Scum [ NON-USA FORMAT, PAL, Reg.0 Import - Australia ] Australia released, PAL/Region 0 DVD: it WILL NOT play on standard US DVD player. You need multi-region PAL/NTSC DVD player to view it in USA/Canada: LANGUAGES: English ( Dolby Digital 2.0 ), WIDESCREEN, SPECIAL FEATURES: Cast/Crew Interview(s), Interactive Menu, Scene Access, Trailer(s), SYNOPSIS: The film they tried to ban! A brutal story of today. ...Scum

B000ETRF5A

Creepy Crawler Official Plasti-Goop Compound

Ooze the goop compound into the die-cast mold packs to create bugs in your favorite colors! The item is available in an assortment of colors. Make more bugs with your Creepy Crawler oven.

Creepy Crawler Official Plasti-Goop Compound Ooze the goop compound into the die-cast mold packs to create bugs in your favorite colors! The item is available in an assortment of colors. Make more bugs with your Creepy Crawler oven.

B0000003KD

It's Christmas, Man!

"Merry Christmas" and "Happy Holidays" are not just empty sayings when Brave Combo are around. It's Christmas, Man! is a merry romp through traditional and not-so-traditional holiday fare. "O Christmas Tree" is done as a drum heavy samba, "The Christmas Song" (Chestnuts Roasting) skanks in as a ska tune, and "The Little Drummer Boy" has obviously been hanging out in Cuba. There are polka, waltz, and cumbia versions of classic carols, and a Hanukkah hora (circle dance) as well. Brave Combo have penned five new tunes for this release which are sure to become seasonal favorites. This is a fun recording, featuring accordion, sax, clarinet, guitars, bass, drums, and vocals in a mostly lighthearted set of inspired silliness. The occasional serious song like "Ave Maria" is treated with the respect it deserves, without being allowed to bog down in maudlin sappiness. The 15 songs on this CD make it a generous gift of spirited music. --Jeff Grubb We're not kidding - here's a whole album of Brave Combo performing their uniquely mutated versions of your favorite and soon-to-be favorite holiday songs!This product is manufactured on demand using CD-R recordable media. Amazon.com's standard return policy will apply.

It's Christmas, Man! "Merry Christmas" and "Happy Holidays" are not just empty sayings when Brave Combo are around. It's Christmas, Man! is a merry romp through traditional and not-so-traditional holiday fare. "O Christmas Tree" is done as a drum heavy samba, "The Christmas Song" (Chestnuts Roasting) skanks in as a ska tune, and "The Little Drummer Boy" has obviously been hanging out in Cuba. There are polka, waltz, and cumbia versions of classic carols, and a Hanukkah hora (circle dance) as well. Brave Combo have penned five new tunes for this release which are sure to become seasonal favorites. This is a fun recording, featuring accordion, sax, clarinet, guitars, bass, drums, and vocals in a mostly lighthearted set of inspired silliness. The occasional serious song like "Ave Maria" is treated with the respect it deserves, without being allowed to bog down in maudlin sappiness. The 15 songs on this CD make it a generous gift of spirited music. --Jeff Grubb We're not kidding - here's a whole album of Brave Combo performing their uniquely mutated versions of your favorite and soon-to-be favorite holiday songs!This product is manufactured on demand using CD-R recordable media. Amazon.com's standard return policy will apply.

B000009EOR

Killers

Japanese Version featuring Two Bonus Tracks Not Listed on the Cover: Shandi, and Rock N Roll all Nite (Live)

Killers Japanese Version featuring Two Bonus Tracks Not Listed on the Cover: Shandi, and Rock N Roll all Nite (Live)

B00005Q2VA

Haven't We All

Flautist, vocalist, composer, arranger, transcriptionist, and award winning master whistler Joel Brandon.... This CD project is a first effort on his part; however; Mr. Brandon has been active in the musical forefront nationally and internationally as a guest artist in various musical settings. He was a perennial winner of the national and international whistling contest, and was placed into their prestigious Whistlers Hall of Fame in 1997. He also received a letter of congratulations from then president, George H. Bush for his achievements. He's also been a highlight at major league baseball and NBA basketball games when he whistles the National Anthem. (upcoming game September 29th 2001 San Francisco Giants versus Padres) His whistling ability has been impressive enough that he has performed with major Symphony Orchestras across the country. "extraordinarily beautiful tone and amazing flexibility, and possess strong individual musical sensibilities. Our pops audience, who was not prepared for this bonus attraction approved of Joels performance with a standing ovation." Gideon Toeplitz, Executive Vice President & Managing Director, The Pittsburgh Symphony. Brandon has performed with such jazz stalwarts as Eddie Harris, Billy Higgins, Bobby Hutcherson, Chet Baker, Melvin Rhyne, James Spaulding, Ramsey Lewis, Richie Cole, Famoudou Don Moye, Lester Bowie, and David Murray, to mention a few. Mr. Brandons talents have not been confined to the jazz idiom as evidenced with his working experiences with the late Donny Hathaway, and the late Charles Stepney (Earth Wind and Fire, Minnie Riperton, the Dells, the Emotions, etc.) He has been a featured guest on numerous radio and TV talk shows, which highlighted his musical whistling technique. Some of the shows hes appeared on are: Good Morning America, NBC Nightly News w/Tom Brokaw, CNN Showbiz Entertainment Special, Joan Rivers Show, The Tonight Show w/Johnny Carson, and Live in LA. Frank Mathie of ABC network affiliate WLS (channel 7) in Chicago won an Emmy for a special interest story they filmed regarding Joels unique whistling prowess. The San Francisco CBS affiliate KPIXs Evening Magazine will film a special interest story on Joels whistling in conjunction with his upcoming appearance at the Giants ballgame. Recently performing at the Ocho Rios Jazz Festival Jamaica, the Jamaica Observer writes; "...Joel Brandon took patrons to commanding musical heights", "his was an incredible act of technique, intonation and style. Alternating the flute and his whistling with amazing flexibility, the extraordinary artist outdid himself on the old jazz standard Bluesette. The London Times writes, "...he has to be the greatest whistler in jazz today". He was voted in the Downbeat Magazines 40th Annual Critics Poll, under miscellaneous instruments, and the Smithsonian Magazine featured a major historical perspective on whistling, and Joels unique technique was a key component in the article. Even the great legendary Toots Thielemans hails Mr. Brandons whistling expertise. "you are the whistler." Toots Thielemans Not only does Joel excel as one of the worlds greatest jazz whistlers, but he is also an extraordinary flautist and formidable vocalist. Hes following in the tradition of the multifaceted artists such as Mr. Thielemans (guitar, harmonica, whistler) by combining his talents to create a montage and unique experience for the listener. Featured on this CD project is a cast of world-renowned talent. They are Willie Pickens on piano, Kirk Brown on keyboards, Keith Henderson on guitar, Harrison Bankhead on bass, Famoudou Don Moye on percussion, Morris Jennings on drums, and the late great legendary Mr. Billy Higgins on drums, in one of the last sessions of his prolific recording career. As the writer, arranger, producer and performer on this project Joel Brandon is poised to make an indelible mark in the recording industry with "Havent We All?" Recorded in September of 2000, master whistler, flutist, and composer Joel Brandon dedicates this release to the memory of his mother and late, great jazz drummer Billy Higgins, who performs here, yet sorrowfully passed away in 2001. With this effort, Brandon exhibits the art of jazz whistling while displaying formidable chops as a flutist. Hence, the leader of this date also appeared on The Johnny Carson Show in 1989, subsequent to being crowned the national and international whistling champion. Throughout, the listener will be treated to a series of uplifting pieces that touch upon swing, bop, and soul-jazz in conjunction with the musicians' heartfelt intentions. Moreover, Brandon possesses a warm-toned flute sound to contrast his feathery lines and fertile imagination, although his whistling serves as a source of beauty and amazement. No doubt, this 2001 outing provides a hearty snapshot of Brandon's inimitable talents. ~ Glenn Astarita, All Music Guide

Haven't We All Flautist, vocalist, composer, arranger, transcriptionist, and award winning master whistler Joel Brandon.... This CD project is a first effort on his part; however; Mr. Brandon has been active in the musical forefront nationally and internationally as a guest artist in various musical settings. He was a perennial winner of the national and international whistling contest, and was placed into their prestigious Whistlers Hall of Fame in 1997. He also received a letter of congratulations from then president, George H. Bush for his achievements. He's also been a highlight at major league baseball and NBA basketball games when he whistles the National Anthem. (upcoming game September 29th 2001 San Francisco Giants versus Padres) His whistling ability has been impressive enough that he has performed with major Symphony Orchestras across the country. "extraordinarily beautiful tone and amazing flexibility, and possess strong individual musical sensibilities. Our pops audience, who was not prepared for this bonus attraction approved of Joels performance with a standing ovation." Gideon Toeplitz, Executive Vice President & Managing Director, The Pittsburgh Symphony. Brandon has performed with such jazz stalwarts as Eddie Harris, Billy Higgins, Bobby Hutcherson, Chet Baker, Melvin Rhyne, James Spaulding, Ramsey Lewis, Richie Cole, Famoudou Don Moye, Lester Bowie, and David Murray, to mention a few. Mr. Brandons talents have not been confined to the jazz idiom as evidenced with his working experiences with the late Donny Hathaway, and the late Charles Stepney (Earth Wind and Fire, Minnie Riperton, the Dells, the Emotions, etc.) He has been a featured guest on numerous radio and TV talk shows, which highlighted his musical whistling technique. Some of the shows hes appeared on are: Good Morning America, NBC Nightly News w/Tom Brokaw, CNN Showbiz Entertainment Special, Joan Rivers Show, The Tonight Show w/Johnny Carson, and Live in LA. Frank Mathie of ABC network affiliate WLS (channel 7) in Chicago won an Emmy for a special interest story they filmed regarding Joels unique whistling prowess. The San Francisco CBS affiliate KPIXs Evening Magazine will film a special interest story on Joels whistling in conjunction with his upcoming appearance at the Giants ballgame. Recently performing at the Ocho Rios Jazz Festival Jamaica, the Jamaica Observer writes; "...Joel Brandon took patrons to commanding musical heights", "his was an incredible act of technique, intonation and style. Alternating the flute and his whistling with amazing flexibility, the extraordinary artist outdid himself on the old jazz standard Bluesette. The London Times writes, "...he has to be the greatest whistler in jazz today". He was voted in the Downbeat Magazines 40th Annual Critics Poll, under miscellaneous instruments, and the Smithsonian Magazine featured a major historical perspective on whistling, and Joels unique technique was a key component in the article. Even the great legendary Toots Thielemans hails Mr. Brandons whistling expertise. "you are the whistler." Toots Thielemans Not only does Joel excel as one of the worlds greatest jazz whistlers, but he is also an extraordinary flautist and formidable vocalist. Hes following in the tradition of the multifaceted artists such as Mr. Thielemans (guitar, harmonica, whistler) by combining his talents to create a montage and unique experience for the listener. Featured on this CD project is a cast of world-renowned talent. They are Willie Pickens on piano, Kirk Brown on keyboards, Keith Henderson on guitar, Harrison Bankhead on bass, Famoudou Don Moye on percussion, Morris Jennings on drums, and the late great legendary Mr. Billy Higgins on drums, in one of the last sessions of his prolific recording career. As the writer, arranger, producer and performer on this project Joel Brandon is poised to make an indelible mark in the recording industry with "Havent We All?" Recorded in September of 2000, master whistler, flutist, and composer Joel Brandon dedicates this release to the memory of his mother and late, great jazz drummer Billy Higgins, who performs here, yet sorrowfully passed away in 2001. With this effort, Brandon exhibits the art of jazz whistling while displaying formidable chops as a flutist. Hence, the leader of this date also appeared on The Johnny Carson Show in 1989, subsequent to being crowned the national and international whistling champion. Throughout, the listener will be treated to a series of uplifting pieces that touch upon swing, bop, and soul-jazz in conjunction with the musicians' heartfelt intentions. Moreover, Brandon possesses a warm-toned flute sound to contrast his feathery lines and fertile imagination, although his whistling serves as a source of beauty and amazement. No doubt, this 2001 outing provides a hearty snapshot of Brandon's inimitable talents. ~ Glenn Astarita, All Music Guide

B00005Q2VG

Capresso 6601 Stainless Steel Vacuum Bullet Thermal Carafe

Ideal for travel, home, office, and outdoor recreation, this sleek, bullet-shaped, virtually unbreakable, insulated carafe is made entirely of 18/10 stainless steel (no glass) and keeps beverages hot or cold for hours. It holds 17 ounces (1/2 liter), and its stopper contains a push button so pouring can be accomplished without removing the stopper. The thermos stand 10-1/4 inches high and has a 2-5/8-inch-diameter base, suitable for most vehicle beverage holders. For easy cleaning and so ice cubes can be added to a beverage, the carafe has a wide opening. --Fred Brack

Capresso 6601 Stainless Steel Vacuum Bullet Thermal Carafe Ideal for travel, home, office, and outdoor recreation, this sleek, bullet-shaped, virtually unbreakable, insulated carafe is made entirely of 18/10 stainless steel (no glass) and keeps beverages hot or cold for hours. It holds 17 ounces (1/2 liter), and its stopper contains a push button so pouring can be accomplished without removing the stopper. The thermos stand 10-1/4 inches high and has a 2-5/8-inch-diameter base, suitable for most vehicle beverage holders. For easy cleaning and so ice cubes can be added to a beverage, the carafe has a wide opening. --Fred Brack

B00005Q2VE

Capresso 555.02 Burr Grinder Select, White

By precisely grinding coffee beans at any of 17 degrees of coarseness or fineness this electric grinder makes it possible to enjoy full-flavored espresso, drip, French press, and percolator coffee in moments. The grinder has a portion-control container that sends enough beans into the grinder for two cups each time the container's lid is turned a "click." Two clicks means enough for four cups and so on up to eight clicks for 16 cups. The container is removable so beans can be stored in the refrigerator. A bowl beneath the container accepts already-ground coffee to be further ground according to preference by turning the grind-selector dial to one of the 17 positions. The container into which ground coffee flows can be removed for pouring out the coffee. The burr grinding wheel also removes for easy cleaning. With the portion-control container in place, the grinder, clad in white plastic, measures 11-1/2 inches high. --Fred Brack

Capresso 555.02 Burr Grinder Select, White By precisely grinding coffee beans at any of 17 degrees of coarseness or fineness this electric grinder makes it possible to enjoy full-flavored espresso, drip, French press, and percolator coffee in moments. The grinder has a portion-control container that sends enough beans into the grinder for two cups each time the container's lid is turned a "click." Two clicks means enough for four cups and so on up to eight clicks for 16 cups. The container is removable so beans can be stored in the refrigerator. A bowl beneath the container accepts already-ground coffee to be further ground according to preference by turning the grind-selector dial to one of the 17 positions. The container into which ground coffee flows can be removed for pouring out the coffee. The burr grinding wheel also removes for easy cleaning. With the portion-control container in place, the grinder, clad in white plastic, measures 11-1/2 inches high. --Fred Brack

B000FH60JI

Friends To All Nations (2003)

FRIENDS TO ALL NATIONS DVD 2002 SLC Winter Games Remember the Journey. Summary: Includes virtually everything Church-related that went on during the 2002 Winter Olympics, even the pageant Light of the World. Disc one. Light of the world. In a multimedia extravaganza of music, dance, lights, and drama, a cast of more than 1,000 celebrates life and the light within each individual. The production also depicts the heroism of early Mormon pioneers + bonus features -- Disc two. Mormon Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square cultural olympiad concerts. Highlights of the four signature event concerts given by the choir and orchestra as part of the dultural olympiad of the 2002 Olympic Winter Games. Guest artists include composer John Williams, opera star Frederica von Stade, clarinetist Richard Stoltzman, the renowned a cappella group king'singers, and percussionist Evelyn Glennie. Additional bonus features. December 23 2003.

Friends To All Nations (2003) FRIENDS TO ALL NATIONS DVD 2002 SLC Winter Games Remember the Journey. Summary: Includes virtually everything Church-related that went on during the 2002 Winter Olympics, even the pageant Light of the World. Disc one. Light of the world. In a multimedia extravaganza of music, dance, lights, and drama, a cast of more than 1,000 celebrates life and the light within each individual. The production also depicts the heroism of early Mormon pioneers + bonus features -- Disc two. Mormon Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square cultural olympiad concerts. Highlights of the four signature event concerts given by the choir and orchestra as part of the dultural olympiad of the 2002 Olympic Winter Games. Guest artists include composer John Williams, opera star Frederica von Stade, clarinetist Richard Stoltzman, the renowned a cappella group king'singers, and percussionist Evelyn Glennie. Additional bonus features. December 23 2003.

0306808005

An Illustrated History Of Horror And Science-fiction Films

This classic study of horror and science fiction movies was first published in 1967, the year before films such as Rosemary's Baby and 2001: A Space Odyssey transformed both genres. Readers interested in the many horror and science fiction films made before the modern era of graphic violence and special-effects extravaganzas will be enthralled by An Illustrated History of Horror and Science Fiction Film. It summarizes the plots and relates the importance of a wide variety of relevant films, from the early work of Georges Mlis and the German expressionists to Universal Pictures horror movies such as the original Dracula and Frankenstein to the suggestively atmospheric work of Val Lewton and the sci-fi classics of the 1950s. Clarens makes fascinating observations about the mythical value of these films and their cathartic effect on viewers. His insights are so powerful and expressive that J. Hoberman, who wrote an introduction to the book's 1997 reissue, found that this idiosyncratic genre history was really an idiosyncratic history of the commercial cinema as it had developed, in Europe and America, from the 1890s through the mid-1960s. An Illustrated History of Horror and Science Fiction Film contains scores of terrific black-and-white illustrations and a detailed filmography. Carlos Clarens wrote An Illustrated History of the Horror Film, George Cukor, and many articles in Sight and Sound and Film Comment. His books include The Dark Side of the Screen: Film Noir (also available from Da Capo Press/ Perseus Books Group).

An Illustrated History Of Horror And Science-fiction Films This classic study of horror and science fiction movies was first published in 1967, the year before films such as Rosemary's Baby and 2001: A Space Odyssey transformed both genres. Readers interested in the many horror and science fiction films made before the modern era of graphic violence and special-effects extravaganzas will be enthralled by An Illustrated History of Horror and Science Fiction Film. It summarizes the plots and relates the importance of a wide variety of relevant films, from the early work of Georges Mlis and the German expressionists to Universal Pictures horror movies such as the original Dracula and Frankenstein to the suggestively atmospheric work of Val Lewton and the sci-fi classics of the 1950s. Clarens makes fascinating observations about the mythical value of these films and their cathartic effect on viewers. His insights are so powerful and expressive that J. Hoberman, who wrote an introduction to the book's 1997 reissue, found that this idiosyncratic genre history was really an idiosyncratic history of the commercial cinema as it had developed, in Europe and America, from the 1890s through the mid-1960s. An Illustrated History of Horror and Science Fiction Film contains scores of terrific black-and-white illustrations and a detailed filmography. Carlos Clarens wrote An Illustrated History of the Horror Film, George Cukor, and many articles in Sight and Sound and Film Comment. His books include The Dark Side of the Screen: Film Noir (also available from Da Capo Press/ Perseus Books Group).

B0000DCXBQ

Caricato Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil from Puglia (750ml)

The Caricato family hand picks and cold presses its own olives in a traditional stone frantoio. The family's organically farmed trees -- some over 150 years old -- have been in the family since 1815.The result of the family's obsession with quality is a rich, fragrant, green-gold oil with an intense flavor and excellent fruit character. Use this oil with soups, pasta sauces, and grilled meats.

Caricato Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil from Puglia (750ml) The Caricato family hand picks and cold presses its own olives in a traditional stone frantoio. The family's organically farmed trees -- some over 150 years old -- have been in the family since 1815.The result of the family's obsession with quality is a rich, fragrant, green-gold oil with an intense flavor and excellent fruit character. Use this oil with soups, pasta sauces, and grilled meats.

B0000003KN

Shut Up and Sing!

No Description Available.Genre: Popular MusicMedia Format: Compact DiskRating: Release Date: 25-APR-1994

Shut Up and Sing! No Description Available.Genre: Popular MusicMedia Format: Compact DiskRating: Release Date: 25-APR-1994

B000JJS482

Por La Boca Vive El Pez

FITO & FITIPALDIS POR LA BOCA VIVE EL PEZ

Por La Boca Vive El Pez FITO & FITIPALDIS POR LA BOCA VIVE EL PEZ

B00007FS86

Aiwa XP-R230 Portable CD Player with FM/AM Radio

The Aiwa XP-R230 is both a portable CD player and a portable FM/AM receiver. With the electronic anti-shock system you can choose between three settings: twelve second memory, forty-eight second memory, or cancel. Depending on where you set the anti-shock system, the two AA batteries which operate the player will last between nineteen and twenty-seven hours. The FM/AM radio has thirty presets to keep your favorite stations only a button away. An optional AC adaptor can be used either to power your player or to charge rechargeable batteries (not included.) Other features include: hold, resume, programmable CD tracks (24 tracks), bass boost, repeat and random play. What's in the Box CD player, headphones, user's manual and a 1 year warranty.

Aiwa XP-R230 Portable CD Player with FM/AM Radio The Aiwa XP-R230 is both a portable CD player and a portable FM/AM receiver. With the electronic anti-shock system you can choose between three settings: twelve second memory, forty-eight second memory, or cancel. Depending on where you set the anti-shock system, the two AA batteries which operate the player will last between nineteen and twenty-seven hours. The FM/AM radio has thirty presets to keep your favorite stations only a button away. An optional AC adaptor can be used either to power your player or to charge rechargeable batteries (not included.) Other features include: hold, resume, programmable CD tracks (24 tracks), bass boost, repeat and random play. What's in the Box CD player, headphones, user's manual and a 1 year warranty.

B0000DCXBG

Panforte Margherita from Siena

In the middle ages, apothecaries sold medicinal herbs and spices. Over time, those products worked their way into recipes for local specialties, such as panforte, the famous strong bread of Siena. With its highly nutritious and restorative properties, this regional confection is said to have sustained the Crusaders.This chewy and dense concoction of almonds, hazelnuts, pine nuts and candied citrus peel is flavored with honey, cloves, coriander and cinnamon. The most delicate and refined version of panforte, called Torta Margherita, was developed in honor of Queen Margherita. This version is traditionally served in thin slices for dessert along with a glass of vin santo, a Tuscan dessert wine. But it can also be eaten in chunks for breakfast or as an afternoon pick-me-up.

Panforte Margherita from Siena In the middle ages, apothecaries sold medicinal herbs and spices. Over time, those products worked their way into recipes for local specialties, such as panforte, the famous strong bread of Siena. With its highly nutritious and restorative properties, this regional confection is said to have sustained the Crusaders.This chewy and dense concoction of almonds, hazelnuts, pine nuts and candied citrus peel is flavored with honey, cloves, coriander and cinnamon. The most delicate and refined version of panforte, called Torta Margherita, was developed in honor of Queen Margherita. This version is traditionally served in thin slices for dessert along with a glass of vin santo, a Tuscan dessert wine. But it can also be eaten in chunks for breakfast or as an afternoon pick-me-up.

B000E8DH30

Lenmar DLST1 Digital Camera Equivalent to the Sony NP-FT1 Battery

Fits Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T5, Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T10, Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T1, Cyber-shot DSC-T33, Cyber-shot DSC-T9, Cyber-shot DSC-M1, Cyber-shot DSC-L25P, Cyber-shot DSC-T3S, Cyber-shot DSC-T10/B, Cyber-shot DSC-L1, Cyber-shot DSC-L1/W, Cyber-shot DSC-T5/N, Cyber-shot DSC-L1/LJ, Cyber-shot DSC-T5S, Cyber-shot DSC-L1/R, Cyber-shot DSC-T3/B, Cyber-shot DSC-T11, DSC-T5S, Cyber-shot DSC-L1/S, Cyber-shot DSC-L1/B.

Lenmar DLST1 Digital Camera Equivalent to the Sony NP-FT1 Battery Fits Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T5, Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T10, Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T1, Cyber-shot DSC-T33, Cyber-shot DSC-T9, Cyber-shot DSC-M1, Cyber-shot DSC-L25P, Cyber-shot DSC-T3S, Cyber-shot DSC-T10/B, Cyber-shot DSC-L1, Cyber-shot DSC-L1/W, Cyber-shot DSC-T5/N, Cyber-shot DSC-L1/LJ, Cyber-shot DSC-T5S, Cyber-shot DSC-L1/R, Cyber-shot DSC-T3/B, Cyber-shot DSC-T11, DSC-T5S, Cyber-shot DSC-L1/S, Cyber-shot DSC-L1/B.

B000GHCCR6

Super Oldies of the 60's Volume 5

The tracks by The Drifters are obvious remakes. Everything else sounds like its the original hit.

Super Oldies of the 60's Volume 5 The tracks by The Drifters are obvious remakes. Everything else sounds like its the original hit.

B00000IQVX

Reach the Rock [VHS] (1998)

Although John Hughes (The Breakfast Club) wrote and produced this movie, don't expect precocious kids or humorous high jinks. In fact, a wry smile is about the most this earnest drama wants from a viewer in the humor department. Set in a small town and taking place during one night, it's the story of a smart loser (Face/Off's Alessandro Nivola) who intentionally gets himself locked up in order to torment his police officer jailer (William Sadler). Director William Ryan gives this 100-minute film a stage-play feel by keeping the set simple--mostly a local jail with some action on the town's main street--and the cast small. It may have a modern-day setting, but Reach the Rock has a period feel to it, recalling a time when which side of the tracks you lived on meant everything and breaking a window resulted in a night behind bars. --Kimberly Heinrichs

Reach the Rock [VHS] (1998) Although John Hughes (The Breakfast Club) wrote and produced this movie, don't expect precocious kids or humorous high jinks. In fact, a wry smile is about the most this earnest drama wants from a viewer in the humor department. Set in a small town and taking place during one night, it's the story of a smart loser (Face/Off's Alessandro Nivola) who intentionally gets himself locked up in order to torment his police officer jailer (William Sadler). Director William Ryan gives this 100-minute film a stage-play feel by keeping the set simple--mostly a local jail with some action on the town's main street--and the cast small. It may have a modern-day setting, but Reach the Rock has a period feel to it, recalling a time when which side of the tracks you lived on meant everything and breaking a window resulted in a night behind bars. --Kimberly Heinrichs

B0002M792S

Legacy LS328 3.5-Inch 120 Watt TwoWay Speakers

3.5-Inch own Injected-Molded Polymica Cone WooferSpecially Treated Rubber Edge Suspension 20 oz. Magnet Structure 9.75-Inch High Temperature Aluminum Voice Coil 1.75-Inch Aluminum Film High Frequency Tweeter Black Anodized Speaker 120 Watts Rated Power Sensitivity: 88 dB Frequency Response: 120Hz-18k Hz Speaker Impedance: 4 Ohms Mounting depth: 2.125-Inch

Legacy LS328 3.5-Inch 120 Watt TwoWay Speakers 3.5-Inch own Injected-Molded Polymica Cone WooferSpecially Treated Rubber Edge Suspension 20 oz. Magnet Structure 9.75-Inch High Temperature Aluminum Voice Coil 1.75-Inch Aluminum Film High Frequency Tweeter Black Anodized Speaker 120 Watts Rated Power Sensitivity: 88 dB Frequency Response: 120Hz-18k Hz Speaker Impedance: 4 Ohms Mounting depth: 2.125-Inch

B00004U8J6

Plastic Little: The Adventures of Captain Tita (1994)

When perky pet-hunter Captain Tita of the spaceship Cha Cha Maru rescues mysterious blonde Elysse Mordish from some thuggish soldiers, she finds herself fighting a murderous plot to destroy a lavish resort colony. The extravagantly padded shoulders of Guizei's cape make the archvillain look like an ambulatory shower stall, and his defeat at the hands of Tita's unorthodox crew is a forgone conclusion. Although it barely lasts 50 minutes, this slight sci-fi feature overflows with what otaku call "fan service": gratuitous shots of the female characters in the nude. Tita and Elysse get acquainted in the ship's lavish bath, and the extras include a "bounce counter" that tallies the jiggles. Fans praise the film for preserving the style of designer Satoshi Urushibara, who specializes in cheesecake illustrations, and the airbrushed look of the girls' nubile flesh has been lovingly translated to cels. Suggested 15+: Violence, extensive nudity. --Charles Solomon

Plastic Little: The Adventures of Captain Tita (1994) When perky pet-hunter Captain Tita of the spaceship Cha Cha Maru rescues mysterious blonde Elysse Mordish from some thuggish soldiers, she finds herself fighting a murderous plot to destroy a lavish resort colony. The extravagantly padded shoulders of Guizei's cape make the archvillain look like an ambulatory shower stall, and his defeat at the hands of Tita's unorthodox crew is a forgone conclusion. Although it barely lasts 50 minutes, this slight sci-fi feature overflows with what otaku call "fan service": gratuitous shots of the female characters in the nude. Tita and Elysse get acquainted in the ship's lavish bath, and the extras include a "bounce counter" that tallies the jiggles. Fans praise the film for preserving the style of designer Satoshi Urushibara, who specializes in cheesecake illustrations, and the airbrushed look of the girls' nubile flesh has been lovingly translated to cels. Suggested 15+: Violence, extensive nudity. --Charles Solomon

B0001AD29A

19"w Outdoor Cushion For Steamer Chaise Lounge

Our outdoor chair cushions are UV-protected to resist fading in harsh sunlight and specially treated to protect against soil and stains. Select from a wide array of decorating options: choose a solid or striped color made from Sunbrella, a highly durable fabric made from the same high-performing materials that are used for auto convertible tops; or choose from a wide variety of fun polyester prints.Resists fading, stains and mildew.Sunbrella fabric is solution-dyed and manufactured from tough acrylic fibers.Polyester option is soft, heavy-duty and easy to clean.Filled with mildew-resistant poly/foam to endure countless storms.Includes ties for stability. Actual size is 2"Hx19"Wx74"L

19"w Outdoor Cushion For Steamer Chaise Lounge Our outdoor chair cushions are UV-protected to resist fading in harsh sunlight and specially treated to protect against soil and stains. Select from a wide array of decorating options: choose a solid or striped color made from Sunbrella, a highly durable fabric made from the same high-performing materials that are used for auto convertible tops; or choose from a wide variety of fun polyester prints.Resists fading, stains and mildew.Sunbrella fabric is solution-dyed and manufactured from tough acrylic fibers.Polyester option is soft, heavy-duty and easy to clean.Filled with mildew-resistant poly/foam to endure countless storms.Includes ties for stability. Actual size is 2"Hx19"Wx74"L

B00011CPSI

Safe-T-Wrist Standard Duty Occupational Wrist Support

Ideal wrist support for repetitive hand and wrist motions to reduce the chance of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome without inhibiting movement. Safe-T-Wrist brand.. Ideal for repetitive hand and wrist motions. the Moderate Occupational Wrist Support treats and reduces the chance of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome without inhibiting movement. Neoprene holds in heat for soothing therapy. Removable elastic compression strap allows for customized compression and easy application and removal. Low profile design. Fits right or left wrist. Packaged with complete wearing and care instructions and a full-color training insert. Color: Black. Safe-T-Wrist brand.

Safe-T-Wrist Standard Duty Occupational Wrist Support Ideal wrist support for repetitive hand and wrist motions to reduce the chance of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome without inhibiting movement. Safe-T-Wrist brand.. Ideal for repetitive hand and wrist motions. the Moderate Occupational Wrist Support treats and reduces the chance of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome without inhibiting movement. Neoprene holds in heat for soothing therapy. Removable elastic compression strap allows for customized compression and easy application and removal. Low profile design. Fits right or left wrist. Packaged with complete wearing and care instructions and a full-color training insert. Color: Black. Safe-T-Wrist brand.

B000MXGJXM

Swatch Men's YOS413 Quartz Stainless Steel Leather Bands Brown Dial Chronograph Luminous Watch

The Swatch brand was established in 1983 to meet a need in the market for affordable timepieces with Swiss craftsmanship. In short order, Swatch watches became not only a commercial success but an iconic design venture which captured the attention of everyone from artists to kids. In the process of filling a niche in the watchmaking world, Swatch watches for men, women, and children innovated and revived the Swiss watch industry. Swatchs entrenchment in the worlds of art and design continues today, as Swatch produces an endless variety of casual and dress watches in every color (including classic white, gold, and black.) Searching the Swatch watch catalog today, you will find something for every age and lifestyle. Swiss quartz movement, Casual watch, Swatch's 'Your Turn', Chronograph, Silver-tone luminous hands, Luminous numbers, Tachymeter ruler on outer dial in white, Analog date display, Polished stainless steel bezel, crown, case, selector buttons, crown and caseback, Stainless steel battery hatch, Water resistant

Swatch Men's YOS413 Quartz Stainless Steel Leather Bands Brown Dial Chronograph Luminous Watch The Swatch brand was established in 1983 to meet a need in the market for affordable timepieces with Swiss craftsmanship. In short order, Swatch watches became not only a commercial success but an iconic design venture which captured the attention of everyone from artists to kids. In the process of filling a niche in the watchmaking world, Swatch watches for men, women, and children innovated and revived the Swiss watch industry. Swatchs entrenchment in the worlds of art and design continues today, as Swatch produces an endless variety of casual and dress watches in every color (including classic white, gold, and black.) Searching the Swatch watch catalog today, you will find something for every age and lifestyle. Swiss quartz movement, Casual watch, Swatch's 'Your Turn', Chronograph, Silver-tone luminous hands, Luminous numbers, Tachymeter ruler on outer dial in white, Analog date display, Polished stainless steel bezel, crown, case, selector buttons, crown and caseback, Stainless steel battery hatch, Water resistant

9978415114

El oscuro final del porvenir (Seix Barral biblioteca breve) (Spanish Edition)

Text: Spanish

El oscuro final del porvenir (Seix Barral biblioteca breve) (Spanish Edition) Text: Spanish

B00007FS87

Cuisinart SA-110A Precision Electronic Scale, White

The Cuisinart Precision Electronic Scale is an attractive and functional kitchen tool -- compact, lightweight and easy to use.

Cuisinart SA-110A Precision Electronic Scale, White The Cuisinart Precision Electronic Scale is an attractive and functional kitchen tool -- compact, lightweight and easy to use.

B00006AV1P

Back to the Innocence

Japanese Version featuring a Bonus Track

Back to the Innocence Japanese Version featuring a Bonus Track

0130929085

Assessing Young Children, Second Edition

This reader-friendly book takes a holistic approach to what future teachers need to know in order to assess children from birth through age eight, based on the recommendations of professional organizationsNAEYC, AERA, DEC, and ICDL Clinical Practice Guidelines. The author thoroughly addresses theory, provides illustrations of appropriate practice, and discusses current trends, including such hot topics as high-stakes testing, resisting testing, link to standards-based teaching/assessment, and coping with legislative demands, including HRI Leave No Child Behind. In addition, she emphasizes the importance of including children with disabilities and collaborating successfully with parents. For teachers specializing in Early Childhood Education. Gayle Mindes is Professor of Education and Program Leader for Early Childhood Education at DePaul University in Chicago. She teaches in the pre-service early childhood and elementary education programs there. Mindes, a life-long urban educator writes and speaks on the topics of assessment, social studies, and kindergarten. Books include: Assessing Young Children, 4th Ed., Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall/Merrill, 2011. Teaching young children social studies. by invitation of Early Childhood Series Editors: Doris P. Fromberg and Leslie R. Williams for Greenwood Press. Paperback edition released by Rowman Littlefield, 2007. Koralek, D. Mindes, G. (2006) Spotlight on young children and social studies. Washington, DC: National Association for the Education of Young Children. Ornstein, A. C. Lasley, T. (2005) Secondary and Middle School Methods 2nd Ed. Boston: Pearson/Allyn Bacon. Mindes, G. Donavan, M. A. (2001) Building character: Five enduring themes for a stronger early childhood curriculum. With Marie Donovan. Needham Heights: Allyn Bacon. She earned a B.S. in Elementary Education from the University of Kansas; M. S. in Counseling and Behavioral Disabilities from the University of Wisconsin; and Ed. D. in Curriculum and Instruction with emphasis on early childhood education at Erikson Institute, from Loyola University of Chicago. --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

Assessing Young Children, Second Edition This reader-friendly book takes a holistic approach to what future teachers need to know in order to assess children from birth through age eight, based on the recommendations of professional organizationsNAEYC, AERA, DEC, and ICDL Clinical Practice Guidelines. The author thoroughly addresses theory, provides illustrations of appropriate practice, and discusses current trends, including such hot topics as high-stakes testing, resisting testing, link to standards-based teaching/assessment, and coping with legislative demands, including HRI Leave No Child Behind. In addition, she emphasizes the importance of including children with disabilities and collaborating successfully with parents. For teachers specializing in Early Childhood Education. Gayle Mindes is Professor of Education and Program Leader for Early Childhood Education at DePaul University in Chicago. She teaches in the pre-service early childhood and elementary education programs there. Mindes, a life-long urban educator writes and speaks on the topics of assessment, social studies, and kindergarten. Books include: Assessing Young Children, 4th Ed., Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall/Merrill, 2011. Teaching young children social studies. by invitation of Early Childhood Series Editors: Doris P. Fromberg and Leslie R. Williams for Greenwood Press. Paperback edition released by Rowman Littlefield, 2007. Koralek, D. Mindes, G. (2006) Spotlight on young children and social studies. Washington, DC: National Association for the Education of Young Children. Ornstein, A. C. Lasley, T. (2005) Secondary and Middle School Methods 2nd Ed. Boston: Pearson/Allyn Bacon. Mindes, G. Donavan, M. A. (2001) Building character: Five enduring themes for a stronger early childhood curriculum. With Marie Donovan. Needham Heights: Allyn Bacon. She earned a B.S. in Elementary Education from the University of Kansas; M. S. in Counseling and Behavioral Disabilities from the University of Wisconsin; and Ed. D. in Curriculum and Instruction with emphasis on early childhood education at Erikson Institute, from Loyola University of Chicago. --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

B0002ASU8M

Corn Cob Bedding - 60481 - Bci

"Natural litter and bedding for birds and small animals.This litter and bedding traps odors with its natural sponge-like action keeping the bedding next to your pet dry.Soiled areas are easy to remove due to the clumping ability of corn cob.Natural, Corn CobSize8 POUNDColor "BCI - 386197

Corn Cob Bedding - 60481 - Bci "Natural litter and bedding for birds and small animals.This litter and bedding traps odors with its natural sponge-like action keeping the bedding next to your pet dry.Soiled areas are easy to remove due to the clumping ability of corn cob.Natural, Corn CobSize8 POUNDColor "BCI - 386197

B0000003KT

Precise Modern Lovers Order: The Modern Lovers Live In Berkeley And Boston

No Description Available.Genre: Popular MusicMedia Format: Compact DiskRating: Release Date: 12-AUG-1997

Precise Modern Lovers Order: The Modern Lovers Live In Berkeley And Boston No Description Available.Genre: Popular MusicMedia Format: Compact DiskRating: Release Date: 12-AUG-1997

B00065GHVK

Best Of 1984-1993: Strange & Funny (Reis)

The first definitive anthology package of the best of the acclaimed soul duo Womack & Womack's recordings from the 1980s/1990s. Cecil Womack, brother of Bobby, was signed by Sam Cooke to his SAR Records label in 1961 and, as a member of The Valentinos, recorded the original hit version of `It's All Over Now' in 1964. After splitting with Mary Wells, he wed Cooke's daughter Linda, forming a powerful writing association, with works covered by the likes of Eric Clapton, Patti Labelle and Randy Crawford. In 1984 Womack & Womack became acclaimed recording artists in their own right with the album `Love Wars'. Over the next decade, they crafted soul-pop songs of hook-laden melody, irresistible groove and prominent gospel-style harmonies, as well as ballads of gossamer beauty and gritty funk with rococo pop flourishes and sophisticated wordplay.

Best Of 1984-1993: Strange & Funny (Reis) The first definitive anthology package of the best of the acclaimed soul duo Womack & Womack's recordings from the 1980s/1990s. Cecil Womack, brother of Bobby, was signed by Sam Cooke to his SAR Records label in 1961 and, as a member of The Valentinos, recorded the original hit version of `It's All Over Now' in 1964. After splitting with Mary Wells, he wed Cooke's daughter Linda, forming a powerful writing association, with works covered by the likes of Eric Clapton, Patti Labelle and Randy Crawford. In 1984 Womack & Womack became acclaimed recording artists in their own right with the album `Love Wars'. Over the next decade, they crafted soul-pop songs of hook-laden melody, irresistible groove and prominent gospel-style harmonies, as well as ballads of gossamer beauty and gritty funk with rococo pop flourishes and sophisticated wordplay.

B0001O3WMS

From the Sea

The Single Comes Complete with Three Previously Unreleased B-sides "This Room", an Acoustic Track, the Catchy "Seesaw" and the Beautifully Haunting "Commitment Bells".

From the Sea The Single Comes Complete with Three Previously Unreleased B-sides "This Room", an Acoustic Track, the Catchy "Seesaw" and the Beautifully Haunting "Commitment Bells".

052567506X

A Ripple of Hope: The Life of Robert F. Kennedy

Grade 7 Up. A good companion to Harrison and Terris's A Twilight Struggle: The Life of John Fitzgerald Kennedy (Lothrop, 1992). Here, the authors use selections from Tennyson's Ulysses as chapter epigraphs and as a general theme in this admiring biography. In the process, readers are shown how Kennedy's desire to be noticed and to achieve in a highly competitive family gradually led him into a life of public service. There is some general background information about the subject's childhood, education, and personal life, but the authors devote most of the book to his public career and political successes. They trace his moves from being a congressional investigator to becoming Attorney General and trusted advisor to his brother, to establishing himself as a recognized national political leader and presidential candidate, emphasizing throughout his compassion and empathy for those in need. The book concludes with his tragic death and its impact on the nation. This is an attractive book, with a clean layout and numerous well-reproduced, black-and-white photos. Most biographies of Robert Kennedy have been written for adults; this one provides a fine examination of his life for YAs.?Mary Mueller, Rolla Junior High School, Copyright 1997 Reed Business Information, Inc. Gr. 5-8. Harrison and Terris, authors of a book about John Kennedy, A Twilight Struggle (1992), and researchers for HBO documentaries about each of the Kennedy brothers, offer a biography of Robert Kennedy that focuses on precisely those elements of his life that will interest children. RFK, the seventh child of Rose and Joe Kennedy, was not as athletic, social, or smart in school as his older brothers. The authors show how Bobby, always in his family's shadow until after JFK's death, was able to find his own path, and they chronicle the evolution of Kennedy's social conscience and his dedication to the country's and the world's poor. The writing is crisp, often focusing on the unexpected, such as a meeting with an enraged civil rights activist. Yet there is also a wealth of small details that illuminate the man: the solace he found in walks with his dog; his determination to be the first person to climb a mountain named for his brother; his trip to a South American barrio, where he noted that if he had to live in such poverty, he would be a communist, too. Peppered with black-and-white photos (the book could use more) and with an endnote and a chronology, this offers a glimmer of the dream Bobby Kennedy was for so many Americans. Ilene Cooper The authors of A Twilight Struggle (1992) and research directors for a television documentary about Robert Kennedy proffer a lively, well-substantiated account of their subject's youth, political career, and stubborn idealism. Readers first encounter Kennedy sitting with a child in a ``fetid'' sharecropper's shack; although Kennedy's privileged upbringing, early days in government working for Joseph McCarthy, and brilliant management of his brother's campaigns get their share of attention, Harrison and Terris focus most closely on the birth and growth of his burning concern for children and the poor. The authors sometimes include unanalyzed details, but make their points lucidly--``On the issue of civil rights, Bobby Kennedy was a combination of passion and prudence. That combination made just about everyone mad at him!''--and back them up with citations from a variety of sources. The selection of black-and-white photographs is not generous by current standards, but the portraits, family shots, and crowd scenes are evocative and properly placed. This treatment of Kennedy's life won't quite bring him out of his brother's shadow, but it will give him a distinct shape. (index, not seen, notes, chronology, bibliography) (Biography. 11-14) -- Copyright 1997, Kirkus Associates, LP. All rights reserved. Beginning with a vignette of Kennedy visiting a hovel in the Mississippi Delta, the authors begin a fine, linear biography which not only depicts Robert Kennedy's outward life but also explores the development of his character which brought him to such a place. While not glossing over his frailties and errors, they reveal his gradual growth into a force for justice. The words of both the authors and their subject are eloquent. Parents' Choice Recommended. -- From Parents' Choice

A Ripple of Hope: The Life of Robert F. Kennedy Grade 7 Up. A good companion to Harrison and Terris's A Twilight Struggle: The Life of John Fitzgerald Kennedy (Lothrop, 1992). Here, the authors use selections from Tennyson's Ulysses as chapter epigraphs and as a general theme in this admiring biography. In the process, readers are shown how Kennedy's desire to be noticed and to achieve in a highly competitive family gradually led him into a life of public service. There is some general background information about the subject's childhood, education, and personal life, but the authors devote most of the book to his public career and political successes. They trace his moves from being a congressional investigator to becoming Attorney General and trusted advisor to his brother, to establishing himself as a recognized national political leader and presidential candidate, emphasizing throughout his compassion and empathy for those in need. The book concludes with his tragic death and its impact on the nation. This is an attractive book, with a clean layout and numerous well-reproduced, black-and-white photos. Most biographies of Robert Kennedy have been written for adults; this one provides a fine examination of his life for YAs.?Mary Mueller, Rolla Junior High School, Copyright 1997 Reed Business Information, Inc. Gr. 5-8. Harrison and Terris, authors of a book about John Kennedy, A Twilight Struggle (1992), and researchers for HBO documentaries about each of the Kennedy brothers, offer a biography of Robert Kennedy that focuses on precisely those elements of his life that will interest children. RFK, the seventh child of Rose and Joe Kennedy, was not as athletic, social, or smart in school as his older brothers. The authors show how Bobby, always in his family's shadow until after JFK's death, was able to find his own path, and they chronicle the evolution of Kennedy's social conscience and his dedication to the country's and the world's poor. The writing is crisp, often focusing on the unexpected, such as a meeting with an enraged civil rights activist. Yet there is also a wealth of small details that illuminate the man: the solace he found in walks with his dog; his determination to be the first person to climb a mountain named for his brother; his trip to a South American barrio, where he noted that if he had to live in such poverty, he would be a communist, too. Peppered with black-and-white photos (the book could use more) and with an endnote and a chronology, this offers a glimmer of the dream Bobby Kennedy was for so many Americans. Ilene Cooper The authors of A Twilight Struggle (1992) and research directors for a television documentary about Robert Kennedy proffer a lively, well-substantiated account of their subject's youth, political career, and stubborn idealism. Readers first encounter Kennedy sitting with a child in a ``fetid'' sharecropper's shack; although Kennedy's privileged upbringing, early days in government working for Joseph McCarthy, and brilliant management of his brother's campaigns get their share of attention, Harrison and Terris focus most closely on the birth and growth of his burning concern for children and the poor. The authors sometimes include unanalyzed details, but make their points lucidly--``On the issue of civil rights, Bobby Kennedy was a combination of passion and prudence. That combination made just about everyone mad at him!''--and back them up with citations from a variety of sources. The selection of black-and-white photographs is not generous by current standards, but the portraits, family shots, and crowd scenes are evocative and properly placed. This treatment of Kennedy's life won't quite bring him out of his brother's shadow, but it will give him a distinct shape. (index, not seen, notes, chronology, bibliography) (Biography. 11-14) -- Copyright 1997, Kirkus Associates, LP. All rights reserved. Beginning with a vignette of Kennedy visiting a hovel in the Mississippi Delta, the authors begin a fine, linear biography which not only depicts Robert Kennedy's outward life but also explores the development of his character which brought him to such a place. While not glossing over his frailties and errors, they reveal his gradual growth into a force for justice. The words of both the authors and their subject are eloquent. Parents' Choice Recommended. -- From Parents' Choice

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Jonathan Te Vas a Emocionar

No Description Available.Genre: Popular MusicMedia Format: Compact DiskRating: Release Date: 31-MAY-1994

Jonathan Te Vas a Emocionar No Description Available.Genre: Popular MusicMedia Format: Compact DiskRating: Release Date: 31-MAY-1994

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18K Gold over Sterling Silver Antique Filigree Chandelier Earrings

Royalty and Elegance emanate from these extravagant sparkling etched Chandelier Earrings.

18K Gold over Sterling Silver Antique Filigree Chandelier Earrings Royalty and Elegance emanate from these extravagant sparkling etched Chandelier Earrings.

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The Lucky Ones: Airmen of the Mighty Eighth

Erik Dyreborg was born June 30, 1945 in Rnne on the Danish island of Bornholm in the Baltic Sea. He is a researcher regarding World War II in Europe and especially the 8th Air Force. He has published one book in Dannish titled The Escape from Bornholm 1944.

The Lucky Ones: Airmen of the Mighty Eighth Erik Dyreborg was born June 30, 1945 in Rnne on the Danish island of Bornholm in the Baltic Sea. He is a researcher regarding World War II in Europe and especially the 8th Air Force. He has published one book in Dannish titled The Escape from Bornholm 1944.

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The First Christmas [VHS]

"The rich detailing of the clay characters and the backgrounds provide an emotional reality to the action which drawings can only try to suggest." -- Henry Herx Catholic News Service"This video is a treasure for the whole family." -- Crayola Kids

The First Christmas [VHS] "The rich detailing of the clay characters and the backgrounds provide an emotional reality to the action which drawings can only try to suggest." -- Henry Herx Catholic News Service"This video is a treasure for the whole family." -- Crayola Kids

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The Best of Blue Eyed Soul

Rod Stewart, Elton John, Van Morrison, Michael McDonald, Hall & Oates, Steve Winwood, Michael Bolton, Boz Scaggs and many, many more stars all on one CD. Not only is Time Life's The Best Of Blue Eyed Soul a who's who in rock and pop music but this unique collection features these stars in their prime doing their greatest soulful hits. Now for the first time ever, Time Life has painstakingly collected 18 of the greatest blue-eyed soul songs ranging from smash-hit originals like Boz Scaggs' Lowdown and Steve Winwood's Higher Love to classic interpretations including Michael McDonald's, Ain't No Mountain High Enough and Michael Bolton 's When A Man Loves A Woman.

The Best of Blue Eyed Soul Rod Stewart, Elton John, Van Morrison, Michael McDonald, Hall & Oates, Steve Winwood, Michael Bolton, Boz Scaggs and many, many more stars all on one CD. Not only is Time Life's The Best Of Blue Eyed Soul a who's who in rock and pop music but this unique collection features these stars in their prime doing their greatest soulful hits. Now for the first time ever, Time Life has painstakingly collected 18 of the greatest blue-eyed soul songs ranging from smash-hit originals like Boz Scaggs' Lowdown and Steve Winwood's Higher Love to classic interpretations including Michael McDonald's, Ain't No Mountain High Enough and Michael Bolton 's When A Man Loves A Woman.

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Titanic and the Making of James Cameron

Paula Parisi, who spent a decade covering tech-heavy films for The Hollywood Reporter, is among the very, very few journalists whom the notoriously thin-skinned director James Cameron trusts. He granted her amazing access to Titanic, the costliest film ever made. Parisi puts you there on that fascinating, top-secret set, while Kate Winslet flirtatiously calls out from the dark, moody grotto of the 100-foot water tank to Leo DiCaprio, Darling! Come join me on the debris! We get privileged glimpses of Cameron shaping his star's performance, right down to his gait in his crucial entrance to the high-society dinner--You're a little too funky chicken there, Leo ... don't nod to the waiter! She has great details about the infamous incident in which some jerk poisoned the crew with the terrifying hallucinogen PCP, sending 56 people to the emergency room. PCP transformed Cameron into a replica of Schwarzenegger in his film Terminator. Life imitates art, Cameron's pal Lewis Abernathy tells Parisi. One eye was completely red, just like the Terminator eye. A pupil, no iris, beet red. The other eye looked like he'd been sniffing glue since he was four ... I'm thinking call an organ donor bank, next of kin ... And he puts on this big ol' grin and says, 'Finish the movie, Lewis, you know what to do!' The set medic tamed panic with pop music, just like the Titanic orchestra--only Roy Orbison instead of ragtime. Star Bill Paxton made a daring escape from the hospital and got back to the set in time for the conga line. Cameron's ego is so damn can-do that he feels he could have saved the passengers of Titanic if he had been the captain. To save everybody, Cameron tells Parisi, the captain simply should have loaded everybody aboard the iceberg! They would have been cold, but they would have lived. Parisi is the opposite of the typical scorpion-like showbiz reporter; she is pro-Cameron. To get to her unrivalled inside scoops, you have to wade through gushing sentences such as, The symmetry and perfection of the room are as awesome as anything out of Kubrick's Barry Lyndon or The Shining. She does not dwell on the script's weaknesses, as most of the press and the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences did. But if you have a scintilla of interest in how this infinitely difficult and technically innovative film was made, Parisi's is the book to buy. --Tim Appelo In the wake of James Cameron's Titanic (14 Academy nominations, 11 Oscars, a billion-dollar worldwide box office), Parisi traces the development of project "Big Boat" from inception to conclusion in a tribute to "the man who did more than any other to revolutionize the look of film as we enter the new millennium." Written in a breezy, reportorial style, the book details the execution of Cameron's vision of Titanic "as a kind of living history." Cameron's notorious perfectionism prompted the building of a 750-foot replica of the Titanic and the building of Cameron's own film studio in Mexico. Called the 100 Day Studio, it was the first built by one of the Hollywood majors since the 1930s. Taking responsibility for his excesses, Cameron (in an unprecedented move) reassigned his profit-sharing back to Twentieth Century-Fox. Surpassing Waterworld's gigantic budget, Titanic became the most expensive movie ever made. Staffers wore T-shirts proclaiming: "You Can't Scare Me I Work for James Cameron." But Mr. Action King pulled it off. At the cost of $1 million per minute, Titanic became the highest-grossing film ever in the U.S., exceeding Star Wars. There is an old-fashioned feel to the story of the making of Titanic, and Parisi's lively portrayal recalls the egomaniacal geniuses of yore, particularly D.W. Griffith, whose daring innovations founded the movies as an art form by 1912. Is Cameron the D.W. Griffith of the 21st century? Time, the greatest Titan of all, will tell. 16-page color photo insert not seen by PW. Copyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. While the book benefits from the author's unrivaled access to the whole crew, it's marred by both factual sloppiness and blind adulation of Cameron.... [E]ven Titanic junkies will be hard- pressed to submerge themselves in this story. -- Entertainment Weekly, Troy Patterson The only reporter James Cameron invited to chronicle the astonishing three-year odyssey that was the making of Titanic, Paula Parisi details the behind-the-scenes adventure so vividly you feel as if you are there. In this fast-paced narrative, we dive with Cameron twelve thousand feet to the wreckage of the Titanic. We're with him as he plans and budgets the film, scouts locations, and casts the actors; as he builds a state-of-the-art studio in Mexico, deals with studio executives, edits fourteen days' worth of film, and supervises more than five hundred special effects. Cameron also collaborates with composer James Horner and singer Celine Dion, and ultimately wins the gold: eleven Academy Awards, including Best Director and Best Picture. Excerpts from Cameron's journals are cited throughout.In addition, there's Cameron's own story: his childhood and family life; his first experience in film, working for Roger Corman; and fascinating stories about the founding of Lightstorm and the making of Terminator, Aliens, The Abyss, Terminator 2, True Lies, and, ultimately, Titanic. Paula Parisi, a specialist in film technology reporting, covered James Cameron's work for the Hollywood Reporter beginning with The Abyss. Starting during preproduction for Titanic, she conducted more than one hundred hours of interviews with the director, his associates, his friends, and dozens of top Hollywood executives, agents, and producers. She made many visits to the principal movie set in Mexico. Wired magazine featured excerpts from her book as a cover story when it was first published, and it's since been hailed as a "must-have book" for any Titanic or James Cameron fan or film enthusiast.

Titanic and the Making of James Cameron Paula Parisi, who spent a decade covering tech-heavy films for The Hollywood Reporter, is among the very, very few journalists whom the notoriously thin-skinned director James Cameron trusts. He granted her amazing access to Titanic, the costliest film ever made. Parisi puts you there on that fascinating, top-secret set, while Kate Winslet flirtatiously calls out from the dark, moody grotto of the 100-foot water tank to Leo DiCaprio, Darling! Come join me on the debris! We get privileged glimpses of Cameron shaping his star's performance, right down to his gait in his crucial entrance to the high-society dinner--You're a little too funky chicken there, Leo ... don't nod to the waiter! She has great details about the infamous incident in which some jerk poisoned the crew with the terrifying hallucinogen PCP, sending 56 people to the emergency room. PCP transformed Cameron into a replica of Schwarzenegger in his film Terminator. Life imitates art, Cameron's pal Lewis Abernathy tells Parisi. One eye was completely red, just like the Terminator eye. A pupil, no iris, beet red. The other eye looked like he'd been sniffing glue since he was four ... I'm thinking call an organ donor bank, next of kin ... And he puts on this big ol' grin and says, 'Finish the movie, Lewis, you know what to do!' The set medic tamed panic with pop music, just like the Titanic orchestra--only Roy Orbison instead of ragtime. Star Bill Paxton made a daring escape from the hospital and got back to the set in time for the conga line. Cameron's ego is so damn can-do that he feels he could have saved the passengers of Titanic if he had been the captain. To save everybody, Cameron tells Parisi, the captain simply should have loaded everybody aboard the iceberg! They would have been cold, but they would have lived. Parisi is the opposite of the typical scorpion-like showbiz reporter; she is pro-Cameron. To get to her unrivalled inside scoops, you have to wade through gushing sentences such as, The symmetry and perfection of the room are as awesome as anything out of Kubrick's Barry Lyndon or The Shining. She does not dwell on the script's weaknesses, as most of the press and the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences did. But if you have a scintilla of interest in how this infinitely difficult and technically innovative film was made, Parisi's is the book to buy. --Tim Appelo In the wake of James Cameron's Titanic (14 Academy nominations, 11 Oscars, a billion-dollar worldwide box office), Parisi traces the development of project "Big Boat" from inception to conclusion in a tribute to "the man who did more than any other to revolutionize the look of film as we enter the new millennium." Written in a breezy, reportorial style, the book details the execution of Cameron's vision of Titanic "as a kind of living history." Cameron's notorious perfectionism prompted the building of a 750-foot replica of the Titanic and the building of Cameron's own film studio in Mexico. Called the 100 Day Studio, it was the first built by one of the Hollywood majors since the 1930s. Taking responsibility for his excesses, Cameron (in an unprecedented move) reassigned his profit-sharing back to Twentieth Century-Fox. Surpassing Waterworld's gigantic budget, Titanic became the most expensive movie ever made. Staffers wore T-shirts proclaiming: "You Can't Scare Me I Work for James Cameron." But Mr. Action King pulled it off. At the cost of $1 million per minute, Titanic became the highest-grossing film ever in the U.S., exceeding Star Wars. There is an old-fashioned feel to the story of the making of Titanic, and Parisi's lively portrayal recalls the egomaniacal geniuses of yore, particularly D.W. Griffith, whose daring innovations founded the movies as an art form by 1912. Is Cameron the D.W. Griffith of the 21st century? Time, the greatest Titan of all, will tell. 16-page color photo insert not seen by PW. Copyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. While the book benefits from the author's unrivaled access to the whole crew, it's marred by both factual sloppiness and blind adulation of Cameron.... [E]ven Titanic junkies will be hard- pressed to submerge themselves in this story. -- Entertainment Weekly, Troy Patterson The only reporter James Cameron invited to chronicle the astonishing three-year odyssey that was the making of Titanic, Paula Parisi details the behind-the-scenes adventure so vividly you feel as if you are there. In this fast-paced narrative, we dive with Cameron twelve thousand feet to the wreckage of the Titanic. We're with him as he plans and budgets the film, scouts locations, and casts the actors; as he builds a state-of-the-art studio in Mexico, deals with studio executives, edits fourteen days' worth of film, and supervises more than five hundred special effects. Cameron also collaborates with composer James Horner and singer Celine Dion, and ultimately wins the gold: eleven Academy Awards, including Best Director and Best Picture. Excerpts from Cameron's journals are cited throughout.In addition, there's Cameron's own story: his childhood and family life; his first experience in film, working for Roger Corman; and fascinating stories about the founding of Lightstorm and the making of Terminator, Aliens, The Abyss, Terminator 2, True Lies, and, ultimately, Titanic. Paula Parisi, a specialist in film technology reporting, covered James Cameron's work for the Hollywood Reporter beginning with The Abyss. Starting during preproduction for Titanic, she conducted more than one hundred hours of interviews with the director, his associates, his friends, and dozens of top Hollywood executives, agents, and producers. She made many visits to the principal movie set in Mexico. Wired magazine featured excerpts from her book as a cover story when it was first published, and it's since been hailed as a "must-have book" for any Titanic or James Cameron fan or film enthusiast.

0687060559

Wesley and the Quadrilateral: Renewing the Conversation

Ted A. Campbell is Associate Professor of Church History at Perkins School of Theology, Southern Methodist University,and has authored the following books for Abingdon Press: Methodist Doctrine, Wesley and the Quadrilateral, Wesleyan Essential in a Multicultural Society, John Wesley and Christian Antiquity, and The Religion of the Heart.Scott J. Jones is the Resident Bishop of the Great Plains area of The United Methodist Church. He was formerly the McCreless Associate Professor of Evangelism at Perkins School of Theology (Southern Methodist University), where he taught courses in evangelism and Wesley studies. Previous books include The Evangelistic Love of God and Neighbor, Staying at the Table, and Wesley and the Quadrilateral (co-author), all published by Abingdon Press.(2012) Randy L. Maddox isWilliam Kellon Quick Professor of Church History and Wesley Studies at The Divinity School, Duke University, Durham, North Carolina; and Associate General Editor of the Bicentennial Edition of the Works of John Wesley.He is a recognized authority on both John Wesley's theology and the theological developments in later Methodism. Among his special interests are the science and religion dialogue, the nature of evangelicalism, and the theological distinctives of Eastern Orthodoxy. Maddox is an ordained elder in the Dakotas Conference of The United Methodist Church.Rebekah Milesis Professor of Ethics and Practical Theology at Perkins School of Theology, Southern Methodist University.She is a United Methodist clergy member of the Little Rock Annual Conference. Her service to The United Methodist Church includes membership on the General Board of Church and Society and of the national Genetic Science Task Force as well as a delegate and group leader at a World Methodist Conference.W. Stephen Gunter is President of Young Harris College -Young Harris, GA.

Wesley and the Quadrilateral: Renewing the Conversation Ted A. Campbell is Associate Professor of Church History at Perkins School of Theology, Southern Methodist University,and has authored the following books for Abingdon Press: Methodist Doctrine, Wesley and the Quadrilateral, Wesleyan Essential in a Multicultural Society, John Wesley and Christian Antiquity, and The Religion of the Heart.Scott J. Jones is the Resident Bishop of the Great Plains area of The United Methodist Church. He was formerly the McCreless Associate Professor of Evangelism at Perkins School of Theology (Southern Methodist University), where he taught courses in evangelism and Wesley studies. Previous books include The Evangelistic Love of God and Neighbor, Staying at the Table, and Wesley and the Quadrilateral (co-author), all published by Abingdon Press.(2012) Randy L. Maddox isWilliam Kellon Quick Professor of Church History and Wesley Studies at The Divinity School, Duke University, Durham, North Carolina; and Associate General Editor of the Bicentennial Edition of the Works of John Wesley.He is a recognized authority on both John Wesley's theology and the theological developments in later Methodism. Among his special interests are the science and religion dialogue, the nature of evangelicalism, and the theological distinctives of Eastern Orthodoxy. Maddox is an ordained elder in the Dakotas Conference of The United Methodist Church.Rebekah Milesis Professor of Ethics and Practical Theology at Perkins School of Theology, Southern Methodist University.She is a United Methodist clergy member of the Little Rock Annual Conference. Her service to The United Methodist Church includes membership on the General Board of Church and Society and of the national Genetic Science Task Force as well as a delegate and group leader at a World Methodist Conference.W. Stephen Gunter is President of Young Harris College -Young Harris, GA.

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Company of Heroes Collector's Edition

Company of Heroes takes you back to World War II, where you'll guide Able Company through the deadliest battles in WW2's European theatre, including the D-Day landings at Normandy. Through a rich single player campaign, players experience the cinematic intensity, courage and bravery of ordinary soldiers thrust into extraordinary events. Special Collector's Edition with bonus maps and more.

Company of Heroes Collector's Edition Company of Heroes takes you back to World War II, where you'll guide Able Company through the deadliest battles in WW2's European theatre, including the D-Day landings at Normandy. Through a rich single player campaign, players experience the cinematic intensity, courage and bravery of ordinary soldiers thrust into extraordinary events. Special Collector's Edition with bonus maps and more.

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Baseball: The Tenth Inning

Unlike his usual long forays into our nation's distant past, Ken Burns turns his eye to recent history with this engrossing four-hour addition to his popular 1990s documentary series Baseball. Spanning the last 20 years, Baseball: The Tenth Inning chronicles the memorable and infamous personalities, teams, games, and scandals that make the national pastime such a topic of significance beyond sport. Disc 1 examines the labor stoppage of the '90s, the rise of Latino players from countries like the Dominican Republic, the resurgence of the New York Yankees, and Mark McGwire's and Sammy Sosa's pursuit of the single-season home-run record in 1998. The coverage of the home-run chase is particularly effective in showing how baseball simultaneously serves as an escape from and a reflection of the era in which it is played. A country weary of the scandal of President Clinton's affair with Monica Lewinsky eagerly turned its attention to the two men hitting towering home runs. And yet there was scandal, too, at the heart of their exploits, the truth of which would be avoided by owners, players, the press, and fans for many more years. Disc 2 spends a significant amount of time on the way the steroid scandal fully came to light in the 2000s. The sour reception to Barry Bonds's pursuit of Hank Aaron's all-time home-run record was not just a reaction to how fans felt about Bonds but also how they perceived what they saw on the field with either greater knowledge or less willful ignorance of how it was achieved. Another compelling chapter on a serious topic focuses on the resumption of baseball after 9/11, one of the few times in history that more than New Yorkers were rooting for the Yankees in the World Series. Burns still gives plenty of time in the second disc to lighter subjects, including the rise of the Boston Red Sox to World Series champions twice in three years after so many seasons of futility or how globalization of the game brought us outstanding talent from beyond the Western Hemisphere in the form of Japan's Ichiro Suzuki. For all its depth, if there is a weakness to this documentary, it's how much goes unexamined. Because of its focus on players embroiled in the steroids controversy, the feats of the dominant position players of the era who weren't implicated as performance-enhancing drug users--like Ken Griffey Jr., or Albert Pujols--receive little or no attention. Griffey, once considered the best player in the game, gets nothing beyond a brief highlight reel and a reference as an also-ran in the McGwire-Sosa home-run chase. World Series games not involving the New York Yankees, Boston Red Sox, San Francisco Giants, or Atlanta Braves get about 30 seconds of footage. But to give the game its due might have required a second documentary as long as the original Baseball series. Regardless of what else could have been covered, fans will be delighted by this Keith David-narrated documentary with its snappy production values and thoughtful contributors--none, however, with the presence or significance of the late Buck O'Neil, the heart and soul of the original series. Sometimes Baseball: The Tenth Inning works its best magic by letting the game do the talking, allowing viewers the opportunity to reminisce as they watch footage (unfortunately grainy on today's huge high-def screens) of great contests gone by. And with the San Francisco Giants defying the odds by winning the 2010 World Series title, Burns is off to a good start this decade with material for future extra innings in this amazing series. --Aaron Knopf 1992 - 2009: As the tumultuous twentieth century is drawing to a close, and a new millennium begins, baseball continues to reflect the complicated country that created it. In an age of globalization and speculation, the players and the owners wage a cataclysmic battle over money and power; dazzlingly talented Latin and Asian stars transform the game; Cal Ripken becomes the game's new Iron Man; sluggers Mark McGwire, Sammy Sosa and Barry Bonds do things that have never been done before; the Yankees build a dynasty while their arch rivals, the Red Sox, stage the greatest comeback in history. And in September of 2001, at a time when America seems most threatened, baseball offers the hope that things will one day return to normal. The national pastime is more popular, and more profitable, than ever, but suspicions and revelations about performance enhancing drugs keep surfacing, threatening the integrity of the game itself. Still, through it all, baseball endures, a game of infinite possibility and surpassing beauty.

Baseball: The Tenth Inning Unlike his usual long forays into our nation's distant past, Ken Burns turns his eye to recent history with this engrossing four-hour addition to his popular 1990s documentary series Baseball. Spanning the last 20 years, Baseball: The Tenth Inning chronicles the memorable and infamous personalities, teams, games, and scandals that make the national pastime such a topic of significance beyond sport. Disc 1 examines the labor stoppage of the '90s, the rise of Latino players from countries like the Dominican Republic, the resurgence of the New York Yankees, and Mark McGwire's and Sammy Sosa's pursuit of the single-season home-run record in 1998. The coverage of the home-run chase is particularly effective in showing how baseball simultaneously serves as an escape from and a reflection of the era in which it is played. A country weary of the scandal of President Clinton's affair with Monica Lewinsky eagerly turned its attention to the two men hitting towering home runs. And yet there was scandal, too, at the heart of their exploits, the truth of which would be avoided by owners, players, the press, and fans for many more years. Disc 2 spends a significant amount of time on the way the steroid scandal fully came to light in the 2000s. The sour reception to Barry Bonds's pursuit of Hank Aaron's all-time home-run record was not just a reaction to how fans felt about Bonds but also how they perceived what they saw on the field with either greater knowledge or less willful ignorance of how it was achieved. Another compelling chapter on a serious topic focuses on the resumption of baseball after 9/11, one of the few times in history that more than New Yorkers were rooting for the Yankees in the World Series. Burns still gives plenty of time in the second disc to lighter subjects, including the rise of the Boston Red Sox to World Series champions twice in three years after so many seasons of futility or how globalization of the game brought us outstanding talent from beyond the Western Hemisphere in the form of Japan's Ichiro Suzuki. For all its depth, if there is a weakness to this documentary, it's how much goes unexamined. Because of its focus on players embroiled in the steroids controversy, the feats of the dominant position players of the era who weren't implicated as performance-enhancing drug users--like Ken Griffey Jr., or Albert Pujols--receive little or no attention. Griffey, once considered the best player in the game, gets nothing beyond a brief highlight reel and a reference as an also-ran in the McGwire-Sosa home-run chase. World Series games not involving the New York Yankees, Boston Red Sox, San Francisco Giants, or Atlanta Braves get about 30 seconds of footage. But to give the game its due might have required a second documentary as long as the original Baseball series. Regardless of what else could have been covered, fans will be delighted by this Keith David-narrated documentary with its snappy production values and thoughtful contributors--none, however, with the presence or significance of the late Buck O'Neil, the heart and soul of the original series. Sometimes Baseball: The Tenth Inning works its best magic by letting the game do the talking, allowing viewers the opportunity to reminisce as they watch footage (unfortunately grainy on today's huge high-def screens) of great contests gone by. And with the San Francisco Giants defying the odds by winning the 2010 World Series title, Burns is off to a good start this decade with material for future extra innings in this amazing series. --Aaron Knopf 1992 - 2009: As the tumultuous twentieth century is drawing to a close, and a new millennium begins, baseball continues to reflect the complicated country that created it. In an age of globalization and speculation, the players and the owners wage a cataclysmic battle over money and power; dazzlingly talented Latin and Asian stars transform the game; Cal Ripken becomes the game's new Iron Man; sluggers Mark McGwire, Sammy Sosa and Barry Bonds do things that have never been done before; the Yankees build a dynasty while their arch rivals, the Red Sox, stage the greatest comeback in history. And in September of 2001, at a time when America seems most threatened, baseball offers the hope that things will one day return to normal. The national pastime is more popular, and more profitable, than ever, but suspicions and revelations about performance enhancing drugs keep surfacing, threatening the integrity of the game itself. Still, through it all, baseball endures, a game of infinite possibility and surpassing beauty.

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Amazon.com: Russell Athletic Men's Pro Cotton Pocket T-Shirt, Blue Blitz, Large: Clothing

Russell Athletic Pro Cotton is constructed to offer the athlete superior comfort in any athletic activity. The combed ring-spun cotton delivers a soft feel for long-lasting comfort. The heavy weight fabric will hold up in the most strenuous of workouts. And because of the fabric's low shrinkage, Pro Cotton gear provides the athlete with ease of movement and a great fit wash after wash. Our Pro Cotton T-Shirt features a Rib knit V patch and collar. Taped shoulder to shoulder. Cover-seamed neck, shoulders and armholes. Quarter length set-in sleeves and double-needle hemmed sleeves and bottom. The Pro Cotton label on the lower left front signifies Rusell Athletic's commitment to quality and performance.

Amazon.com: Russell Athletic Men's Pro Cotton Pocket T-Shirt, Blue Blitz, Large: Clothing Russell Athletic Pro Cotton is constructed to offer the athlete superior comfort in any athletic activity. The combed ring-spun cotton delivers a soft feel for long-lasting comfort. The heavy weight fabric will hold up in the most strenuous of workouts. And because of the fabric's low shrinkage, Pro Cotton gear provides the athlete with ease of movement and a great fit wash after wash. Our Pro Cotton T-Shirt features a Rib knit V patch and collar. Taped shoulder to shoulder. Cover-seamed neck, shoulders and armholes. Quarter length set-in sleeves and double-needle hemmed sleeves and bottom. The Pro Cotton label on the lower left front signifies Rusell Athletic's commitment to quality and performance.

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The Sierra Club: Mountain Light Postcard Collection: A Portfolio

Vision and technique are combined in one long paean to the marvel of the earth's wild places.-- Popular Photography The Sierra Club Mountain Light Postcard Collection, a companion to Galen Rowell's critically acclaimed Mountain Light, reveals the extraordinary vision of one of America's preeminent nature photographers in a stunning presentation of his finest full-color photographs in 30 ready-to-mail postcards. "Vision and technique are combined in one long paean to the marvel of the earth's wild places."-- Popular Photography

The Sierra Club: Mountain Light Postcard Collection: A Portfolio Vision and technique are combined in one long paean to the marvel of the earth's wild places.-- Popular Photography The Sierra Club Mountain Light Postcard Collection, a companion to Galen Rowell's critically acclaimed Mountain Light, reveals the extraordinary vision of one of America's preeminent nature photographers in a stunning presentation of his finest full-color photographs in 30 ready-to-mail postcards. "Vision and technique are combined in one long paean to the marvel of the earth's wild places."-- Popular Photography

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Russian wedding rings have three interlocking bands that represent the Holy Trinity.

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Can't Deny It [Vinyl]

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The New Westminster Dictionary of Liturgy and Worship

Paul Bradshaw is Professor of Liturgy at the University of Notre Dame in Notre Dame, Indiana. He has written or edited over twenty books and has contributed more than eighty articles or essays. For eighteen years he was Chief Editor of the international journal, Studia Liturgica, and he was also President both of Societas Liturgica and of the North American Academy of Liturgy.

The New Westminster Dictionary of Liturgy and Worship Paul Bradshaw is Professor of Liturgy at the University of Notre Dame in Notre Dame, Indiana. He has written or edited over twenty books and has contributed more than eighty articles or essays. For eighteen years he was Chief Editor of the international journal, Studia Liturgica, and he was also President both of Societas Liturgica and of the North American Academy of Liturgy.

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Seeds of Hope: A Henri Nouwen Reader

Selections from the books ( Reaching Out ; Genesse Diary ) and articles with which Nouwen, priest, social activist and spiritual mentor, has reached a popular audience are included in this collection that centers on the theme and universal application of hope. An introductory biographical overview covers 20 years of his public, diversified ministry. We learn of Nouwen's youth in a Dutch family, his seminary experience, professional appointments including stints at Yale and Harvard, missionary activity in South and Central America and, today, residence in a French community of handicapped persons. Nouwen brings fresh insights and contemporary interpretations to exploration of eternal verities in existential settings. Recording his own quest for vocation, "the voice he listens for in the silence of his heart," he touches similarly searching people through the grace and clarity of his expression. Copyright 1989 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. Despite the number of Nouwen books recently reviewed here ( LJ 1/89; LJ 2/1/89), this fine new anthology merits special mention. Durback has organized the material around the themes of hope, which he sees as implicit in all Nouwen's reflections on human hungers; prayer; the mystery of Christ; and the challenges of living in a nuclear age. The introductory essay on the relationship between Nouwen's life and writing is excellent, and the selections (drawn from the full range of his work, including hitherto unpublished journals/essays) richly illustrate the yearning for deeper intimacy with God and with others that has moved so many Nouwen readers.-- ECCopyright 1989 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. The inspirational writings of Henri Nouwen have touched millions of readers all over the world. With his death in September 1996 there was a tremendous outpouring of tribute to him and clear recognition of the importance of his writings. Much beloved as a lecturer, author, and spiritual guide--he brought a message of hope and healing which found resonance in today's world. In the inspiring pages of the revised edition of Seeds Of Hope--the original edition of which was released in 1989--are gathered selections from the full spectrum of his work. All of Nouwen's finest books are reflected here, including The Return of the Prodigal Son, The Wounded Healer, Reaching Out, The Way of the Heart, The Road to Daybreak, and The Inner Voice of Love. Seeds of Hope is Nouwen's legacy to his readers, providing true comfort for the challenges of our lives and pointing the way to a new spirituality. The inspirational writings of Henri Nouwen have touched millions of readers all over the world. With his death in September 1996 there was a tremendous outpouring of tribute to him and clear recognition of the importance of his writings. Much beloved as a lecturer, author, and spiritual guide--he brought a message of hope and healing which found resonance in today's world. In the inspiring pages of the revised edition of Seeds Of Hope--the original edition of which was released in 1989--are gathered selections from the full spectrum of his work. All of Nouwen's finest books are reflected here, including The Return of the Prodigal Son, The Wounded Healer, Reaching Out, The Way of the Heart, The Road to Daybreak, and The Inner Voice of Love. Seeds of Hope is Nouwen's legacy to his readers, providing true comfort for the challenges of our lives and pointing the way to a new spirituality.From the Trade Paperback edition. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. Henri J. M. Nouwen was a Catholic priest who taught at several theological institutes and universities in his home country of the Netherlands and in the United States. He shared the final years of his life with people with mental disabilities at the L'Arche-Daybreak Community in Toronto Canada. He wrote many books on the spiritual life, including Reaching Out and The Inner Voice of Love.Robert Durback was a Trappist monk for over thirteen years, making his novitate at Gethsemeni Abbey and final vows at Mepkin Abbey in South Carolina. During a visit to Genesee Abbey in 1974 he met and became friends with Henri Nouwen. Encouraged and guided by Nouwen, Durback has sought in his writing to integrate the wisdom of the monastic tradition within contemporary daily life. He lives in Fairview Park, Ohio.

Seeds of Hope: A Henri Nouwen Reader Selections from the books ( Reaching Out ; Genesse Diary ) and articles with which Nouwen, priest, social activist and spiritual mentor, has reached a popular audience are included in this collection that centers on the theme and universal application of hope. An introductory biographical overview covers 20 years of his public, diversified ministry. We learn of Nouwen's youth in a Dutch family, his seminary experience, professional appointments including stints at Yale and Harvard, missionary activity in South and Central America and, today, residence in a French community of handicapped persons. Nouwen brings fresh insights and contemporary interpretations to exploration of eternal verities in existential settings. Recording his own quest for vocation, "the voice he listens for in the silence of his heart," he touches similarly searching people through the grace and clarity of his expression. Copyright 1989 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. Despite the number of Nouwen books recently reviewed here ( LJ 1/89; LJ 2/1/89), this fine new anthology merits special mention. Durback has organized the material around the themes of hope, which he sees as implicit in all Nouwen's reflections on human hungers; prayer; the mystery of Christ; and the challenges of living in a nuclear age. The introductory essay on the relationship between Nouwen's life and writing is excellent, and the selections (drawn from the full range of his work, including hitherto unpublished journals/essays) richly illustrate the yearning for deeper intimacy with God and with others that has moved so many Nouwen readers.-- ECCopyright 1989 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. The inspirational writings of Henri Nouwen have touched millions of readers all over the world. With his death in September 1996 there was a tremendous outpouring of tribute to him and clear recognition of the importance of his writings. Much beloved as a lecturer, author, and spiritual guide--he brought a message of hope and healing which found resonance in today's world. In the inspiring pages of the revised edition of Seeds Of Hope--the original edition of which was released in 1989--are gathered selections from the full spectrum of his work. All of Nouwen's finest books are reflected here, including The Return of the Prodigal Son, The Wounded Healer, Reaching Out, The Way of the Heart, The Road to Daybreak, and The Inner Voice of Love. Seeds of Hope is Nouwen's legacy to his readers, providing true comfort for the challenges of our lives and pointing the way to a new spirituality. The inspirational writings of Henri Nouwen have touched millions of readers all over the world. With his death in September 1996 there was a tremendous outpouring of tribute to him and clear recognition of the importance of his writings. Much beloved as a lecturer, author, and spiritual guide--he brought a message of hope and healing which found resonance in today's world. In the inspiring pages of the revised edition of Seeds Of Hope--the original edition of which was released in 1989--are gathered selections from the full spectrum of his work. All of Nouwen's finest books are reflected here, including The Return of the Prodigal Son, The Wounded Healer, Reaching Out, The Way of the Heart, The Road to Daybreak, and The Inner Voice of Love. Seeds of Hope is Nouwen's legacy to his readers, providing true comfort for the challenges of our lives and pointing the way to a new spirituality.From the Trade Paperback edition. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. Henri J. M. Nouwen was a Catholic priest who taught at several theological institutes and universities in his home country of the Netherlands and in the United States. He shared the final years of his life with people with mental disabilities at the L'Arche-Daybreak Community in Toronto Canada. He wrote many books on the spiritual life, including Reaching Out and The Inner Voice of Love.Robert Durback was a Trappist monk for over thirteen years, making his novitate at Gethsemeni Abbey and final vows at Mepkin Abbey in South Carolina. During a visit to Genesee Abbey in 1974 he met and became friends with Henri Nouwen. Encouraged and guided by Nouwen, Durback has sought in his writing to integrate the wisdom of the monastic tradition within contemporary daily life. He lives in Fairview Park, Ohio.

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Healing exercises for Diastasis recti and C sections

Mary Roderique has recovered from her c section and is keen to educate other women as to the benefits of early intervention in the healing process. Mary is the mother of three year old Francis. Gary Dillon has made great strides in his rehabilitation of a separation of the recti muscles. He continues to use his new found knowledge in all his exercise classes, preventing the split from recurring. Carolyne Anthony is the founder of The Center for Women's Fitness, an organisation that researches and designs exercise programs for women through every stage of their lives. New and improved version. Using Pilates based exercises learn how to identify a separation of the recti muscles and the simple routine to help heal the split. Men as well as post partum women are targeted in this half hour section. Early rehabilitation of a c section will enable the client to recover more completely from major abdominal surgery. Safe and simple breathing techniques plus pilates based exercises are included in this half hour

Healing exercises for Diastasis recti and C sections Mary Roderique has recovered from her c section and is keen to educate other women as to the benefits of early intervention in the healing process. Mary is the mother of three year old Francis. Gary Dillon has made great strides in his rehabilitation of a separation of the recti muscles. He continues to use his new found knowledge in all his exercise classes, preventing the split from recurring. Carolyne Anthony is the founder of The Center for Women's Fitness, an organisation that researches and designs exercise programs for women through every stage of their lives. New and improved version. Using Pilates based exercises learn how to identify a separation of the recti muscles and the simple routine to help heal the split. Men as well as post partum women are targeted in this half hour section. Early rehabilitation of a c section will enable the client to recover more completely from major abdominal surgery. Safe and simple breathing techniques plus pilates based exercises are included in this half hour

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Forever Yours (DTS)

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Godowsky: Sonata & Passacaglia

Perhaps it's true that Vladimir Horowitz claimed Leopold Godowsky's 1928 Passacaglia "impossible to play." That hasn't stopped brilliant, note-gobbling supervirtuosos from taking up its uncommon cause. The work treats the opening measure's of Schubert's "Unfinished" Symphony as a ground bass from which 44 variations and a gigantic fugue evolve. The increasingly elaborate, upholstered textures and harmonic purple prose often suggest Max Reger huffing and puffing his way through the Gershwin songbook, leaving little time to relax or breathe. Fortunately, Marc-Andr Hamelin channels his envious technique toward the most effective musical ends, taking more time with transitions than he did on his first recording of the work in 1988 and lingering just enough over lyrical passages. He unleashes intense heat in the demanding cadenza, yet keeps his scurrying fingers cool and controlled. Hamelin's unflinching proficiency and ability to handle the most taxing keyboard figurations with utter nonchalance brilliantly serve Godowsky's rambling, five-movement behemoth of a Piano Sonata. His only significant competition comes from Konstantin Scherbakov on Marco Polo, whose phrase inflections and dynamic surges tend to soften the music's grip. This is particularly telling in the Andante Cantabile, which contrasts with Hamelin's swifter, more fluid dispatch. Hamelin also keeps things moving by wisely forgoing Godowsky's superfluous repeats in the first and third movements, while Scherbakov observes them, to less convincing musical effect. It is churlish to say that no pianist need record these works again, yet future Godowsky players will have to practice to the bone in order to match, let alone surpass, Hamelin's reference versions. --Jed Distler Sonate pour piano en mi mineur (1910/11) - Passacaille (44 variations, cadence et fugue sur l'ouverture de la Symphonie inacheve de Schubert) / Marc-Andr Hamelin, piano

Godowsky: Sonata & Passacaglia Perhaps it's true that Vladimir Horowitz claimed Leopold Godowsky's 1928 Passacaglia "impossible to play." That hasn't stopped brilliant, note-gobbling supervirtuosos from taking up its uncommon cause. The work treats the opening measure's of Schubert's "Unfinished" Symphony as a ground bass from which 44 variations and a gigantic fugue evolve. The increasingly elaborate, upholstered textures and harmonic purple prose often suggest Max Reger huffing and puffing his way through the Gershwin songbook, leaving little time to relax or breathe. Fortunately, Marc-Andr Hamelin channels his envious technique toward the most effective musical ends, taking more time with transitions than he did on his first recording of the work in 1988 and lingering just enough over lyrical passages. He unleashes intense heat in the demanding cadenza, yet keeps his scurrying fingers cool and controlled. Hamelin's unflinching proficiency and ability to handle the most taxing keyboard figurations with utter nonchalance brilliantly serve Godowsky's rambling, five-movement behemoth of a Piano Sonata. His only significant competition comes from Konstantin Scherbakov on Marco Polo, whose phrase inflections and dynamic surges tend to soften the music's grip. This is particularly telling in the Andante Cantabile, which contrasts with Hamelin's swifter, more fluid dispatch. Hamelin also keeps things moving by wisely forgoing Godowsky's superfluous repeats in the first and third movements, while Scherbakov observes them, to less convincing musical effect. It is churlish to say that no pianist need record these works again, yet future Godowsky players will have to practice to the bone in order to match, let alone surpass, Hamelin's reference versions. --Jed Distler Sonate pour piano en mi mineur (1910/11) - Passacaille (44 variations, cadence et fugue sur l'ouverture de la Symphonie inacheve de Schubert) / Marc-Andr Hamelin, piano

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Manual of Emergency Care, 5e

Emergency Nurses Association --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

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I Heard You Paint Houses: Frank "The Irishman" Sheeran and the Inside Story of the Mafia, the Teamsters, and the Final Ride of Jimmy Hoffa

'I Heard You Paint Houses' is one of the best accounts of the disappearance of Jimmy Hoffa, former Teamsters union boss and one of the most powerful men in America. ...One of Sheeran's virtues was his gift as a storyteller; one of his flaws was his tendency to murder - in mobster jargon, to paint houses. ...From what Sheeran said, it is assumed that he painted several houses for Hoffa. And as a reward, he was able to climb the ladder in the union, until he was made head of the Teamsters local in Wilmington, Del. Although he professed his loyalty to Hoffa - he said on one occasion, I'll be a Hoffa man 'til they pat my face with a shovel and steal my cufflinks - Sheeran acknowledged that he was the one who killed the Teamsters boss...On July 30, 1975, Hoffa disappeared. Sheeran explains how he did it, in prose reminiscent of the best gangster films. Jimmy Hoffa got shot twice at decent range - not too close or the paint splatters back at you - in the back of the head, behind his right ear, said Sheeran. And then, this magnificently laconic finale: My friend didn't suffer. - Associated PressBrandt's book gives new meaning to the term 'guilty pleasure.' . . . Sheeran's account of Hoffa's killing certainly appears credible.- New York Times Book ReviewSheeran's confession that he killed Hoffa in the manner described in the book is supported by the forensic evidence, is entirely credible and solves the Hoffa mystery.- Michael Baden, M.D., former Chief Medical Examinaer of the City of New YorkI'm fully convinced - now - that Sheeran was in fact the man who did the deed. And I'm impressed, too, by the book's readability and by its factual accuracy in all areas on which I'm qualified to pass judgment. Charles Brandt has solved the Hoffa mystery.- Prof. Arthur Sloane, author of HoffaThe book already has impressed law enforcement officials enough to jump start new activities in the case . . . It's a terrific read.- Kansas City StarUnlike similar claims by many other self-confessed executioners, law enforcement authorities say Sheeran may well be telling the truth.- Jerry Capeci's Gang Land NewsA page-turning account of one man's descent into the mob.- Delaware News Journal HEARD YOU PAINT HOUSES is a fascinating account of a dark side of American history. The book's title comes from the first words Jimmy Hoffa ever spoke to Frank "the Irishman" Sheeran. To paint a house is to kill a man. The paint is the blood that splatters on the walls and floors.Frank Sheeran lived a long, violent, passionate life. As a boy he took on older kids in bar fights so his dad could win free beer. During World War II he was a highly decorated infantryman with 411 days of active combat duty and a willingness to follow orders. "When an officer would tell you to take a couple of German prisoners back behind the line and for you to hurry back,' you did what you had to do." He became a hustler and hit man, working for legendary crime boss Russell Bufalino and eventually becoming one of only two non-Italians on the FBI's famous La Cosa Nostra list. He was also a truck driver who was made head of the Teamsters local in Wilmington, Delaware, by his good friend Jimmy Hoffa. When Hoffa disappeared on July 30, 1975, Sheeran became a leading suspect, and every serious study of the Hoffa disappearance alleges that Sheeran was there.For the first time the Irishman tells all a lifetime of payoffs (including hand-delivering bags of cash to Nixon's attorney general John Mitchell) and manipulation (supporting Joe Biden's election to the Senate with a Teamster action) for the book that would become his deathbed confession. He died on December 14, 2003.Sheeran also provides shocking new information on notorious mob hits: Joseph "Crazy Joey" Gallo blown away as he celebrated his forty-third birthday in New York's Little Italy; Salvatore "Sally Bugs" Briguglio long suspected of being a player in the plot to kill Hoffa. And offers new insights to the crusading of Robert Kennedy and the death of John F. Kennedy.This historic account is based on interviews of Frank Sheeran by Charles Brandt, who researched, cross-checked, and illuminated what Sheeran told him and turned it all into a gripping narrative that is sure to become an instant true crime classic. CHARLES BRANDT is a former prosecutor and Chief Deputy Attorney General of the State of Delaware. A past president of the Delaware Trial Lawyers Association, Brandt is also listed in Best Lawyers in America. He is a frequent speaker on cross-examination and interrogation techniques for reluctant witnesses. He lives in Lewes, Delaware, with his wife and has three grown children.

I Heard You Paint Houses: Frank "The Irishman" Sheeran and the Inside Story of the Mafia, the Teamsters, and the Final Ride of Jimmy Hoffa 'I Heard You Paint Houses' is one of the best accounts of the disappearance of Jimmy Hoffa, former Teamsters union boss and one of the most powerful men in America. ...One of Sheeran's virtues was his gift as a storyteller; one of his flaws was his tendency to murder - in mobster jargon, to paint houses. ...From what Sheeran said, it is assumed that he painted several houses for Hoffa. And as a reward, he was able to climb the ladder in the union, until he was made head of the Teamsters local in Wilmington, Del. Although he professed his loyalty to Hoffa - he said on one occasion, I'll be a Hoffa man 'til they pat my face with a shovel and steal my cufflinks - Sheeran acknowledged that he was the one who killed the Teamsters boss...On July 30, 1975, Hoffa disappeared. Sheeran explains how he did it, in prose reminiscent of the best gangster films. Jimmy Hoffa got shot twice at decent range - not too close or the paint splatters back at you - in the back of the head, behind his right ear, said Sheeran. And then, this magnificently laconic finale: My friend didn't suffer. - Associated PressBrandt's book gives new meaning to the term 'guilty pleasure.' . . . Sheeran's account of Hoffa's killing certainly appears credible.- New York Times Book ReviewSheeran's confession that he killed Hoffa in the manner described in the book is supported by the forensic evidence, is entirely credible and solves the Hoffa mystery.- Michael Baden, M.D., former Chief Medical Examinaer of the City of New YorkI'm fully convinced - now - that Sheeran was in fact the man who did the deed. And I'm impressed, too, by the book's readability and by its factual accuracy in all areas on which I'm qualified to pass judgment. Charles Brandt has solved the Hoffa mystery.- Prof. Arthur Sloane, author of HoffaThe book already has impressed law enforcement officials enough to jump start new activities in the case . . . It's a terrific read.- Kansas City StarUnlike similar claims by many other self-confessed executioners, law enforcement authorities say Sheeran may well be telling the truth.- Jerry Capeci's Gang Land NewsA page-turning account of one man's descent into the mob.- Delaware News Journal HEARD YOU PAINT HOUSES is a fascinating account of a dark side of American history. The book's title comes from the first words Jimmy Hoffa ever spoke to Frank "the Irishman" Sheeran. To paint a house is to kill a man. The paint is the blood that splatters on the walls and floors.Frank Sheeran lived a long, violent, passionate life. As a boy he took on older kids in bar fights so his dad could win free beer. During World War II he was a highly decorated infantryman with 411 days of active combat duty and a willingness to follow orders. "When an officer would tell you to take a couple of German prisoners back behind the line and for you to hurry back,' you did what you had to do." He became a hustler and hit man, working for legendary crime boss Russell Bufalino and eventually becoming one of only two non-Italians on the FBI's famous La Cosa Nostra list. He was also a truck driver who was made head of the Teamsters local in Wilmington, Delaware, by his good friend Jimmy Hoffa. When Hoffa disappeared on July 30, 1975, Sheeran became a leading suspect, and every serious study of the Hoffa disappearance alleges that Sheeran was there.For the first time the Irishman tells all a lifetime of payoffs (including hand-delivering bags of cash to Nixon's attorney general John Mitchell) and manipulation (supporting Joe Biden's election to the Senate with a Teamster action) for the book that would become his deathbed confession. He died on December 14, 2003.Sheeran also provides shocking new information on notorious mob hits: Joseph "Crazy Joey" Gallo blown away as he celebrated his forty-third birthday in New York's Little Italy; Salvatore "Sally Bugs" Briguglio long suspected of being a player in the plot to kill Hoffa. And offers new insights to the crusading of Robert Kennedy and the death of John F. Kennedy.This historic account is based on interviews of Frank Sheeran by Charles Brandt, who researched, cross-checked, and illuminated what Sheeran told him and turned it all into a gripping narrative that is sure to become an instant true crime classic. CHARLES BRANDT is a former prosecutor and Chief Deputy Attorney General of the State of Delaware. A past president of the Delaware Trial Lawyers Association, Brandt is also listed in Best Lawyers in America. He is a frequent speaker on cross-examination and interrogation techniques for reluctant witnesses. He lives in Lewes, Delaware, with his wife and has three grown children.