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What a waste of money..........2003-04-05

I bought this book hoping for some good ideas and a little inspiration. Instead I got book full of so-called murals and tompe l'oeil that the average person would never use.

Some of the projects in this book are so rudimentary and plain ugly (including a Q-Bertesque wall) that I am embaressed to say I own this book. Yeesh!

How to Paint Murals if you are expierienced!!!.......2002-12-03

I purchaced this book to get another perspective on painting murals. I am a beginner and I found that only the mid to advanced artist, would enhance their ability to do murals. This book is not for beginners!!! I have since purchaced other books that deal with all levels from the beginner to the advanced and felt I could follow and learn more as I gain confidence and expierience. I have not opened the book since, Maybe in 5 years I may relate more to it. Sorry. JR

not what I was looking for.......2002-09-19

I purchased this book hoping to get some good pointers on how to move from landscape painting into the mural stage, but I found the book quite simplistic. It would be a great guide if you are wanting a fast, simple, stencil-look, but not for the serious artist.

How to Paint Murals, etc. by V. Ellerton.......2002-03-20

This book has lovely pictures - it definitely is helpful in determining how to paint certain types of simplistic murals, but is not detailed enough for intense scenes, skies, landscapes, etc. A good book to start out with if you are interested in how to paint murals.

How to paint murals and Trompe L'oeil.......2000-05-16

what makes this book special is the clear instructions on 1) color it shows you the colors on a pallete so there easy to match with any brand they even have a paint directory 2) the list of supplies are put clearly in a grey box in the corner of the page makes an easy shopping list 3) excellent pictures of tools in action 4) lots and lots of templates. History Instruction and Inspiration it's all there!

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How to Paint Murals and Trompe L'Oeil
Victoria Ellerton
Manufacturer: Collins & Brown
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

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The Montgomery bus boycott was a formative moment in twentieth-century history: a harbinger of the African American freedom movement, a springboard for the leadership of Martin Luther King Jr., and a crucial step in the struggle to realize the American dream of liberty and equality for all. In Daybreak of Freedom, Stewart Burns presents a groundbreaking documentary history of the boycott. Using an extraordinary array of more than one hundred original documents, he crafts a compelling and comprehensive account of this celebrated year-long protest of racial segregation. Daybreak of Freedom reverberates with the voices of those closest to the bus boycott, ranging from King and his inner circle, to Jo Ann Robinson and other women leaders who started the protest, to the maids, cooks, and other 'foot soldiers' who carried out the struggle. With a deft narrative hand and editorial touch, Burns weaves their testimony into a riveting story that shows how events in Montgomery pushed the entire nation to keep faith with its stated principles.

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A worthwhile read that adds much to the subject.......2006-01-18

I take issue with the reviewer who criticizes Burns for his scholarship. This work has a clear, succinct purpose: To let the boycott participants on all sides of the issue tell the story themselves. Burns never intended for this work to be definitive, only elucidating, and it is that, and more.

This publication arose out of Burns' work editing the King papers at Stanford, spurred by a suggestion from senior editor Clayborne Carson. Burns masterfully edits and assembles the letters, interviews, transcripts of court actions, newspaper clippings, and other materials, adds just enough gloss for clear understanding, and gets out of the way. It takes skill, judgment, and respect for the sources to strike such a balance, and he gets it just right.

I'll take this approach any day over a tome by some windbag scholar who has digested the sources and wants to tell me what to think about this important, complex, seminal event in American history. Read the materials yourself, and do your own thinking. That's what Burns set out to accomplish, and in my opinion, he's hit the mark admirably. I highly recommend it.

Poor scholarship.......2002-07-28

This book is another example of "hands-off" scholarship in that it appears as if the editor never visited Montgomery but rather relied on secondary sources. Though there are numerous excerpts, the editor did not perform the necessary research which would have revealed (a) that the Boycott had its roots within the American labor movement and, more specfically, events which happened in Birmingham, Alabama, during the 1930s and (b) there probably still exists in the archives of the Montgomery Improvement Association or in at least one other place financial and other records not taken to the King Center which would have told an in-depth story using primary sources. In summary, in deciding whether to purchase this book---pass!

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It's not bad for a book photographed in the "old" millennium
Fantastic Images
Disappointment with Daybreak 2000
Very Nice - BUT there is a better book...
Great Effort

Daybreak 2000

Manufacturer: Creative Publishing International
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 1559717408

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As millions of people throughout the world woke up on the morning of January 1st, 2000, more than 100 internationally-acclaimed nature photographers captured the natural beauty of the new day on film for a special once-in-a-lifetime book, Daybreak 2000. On a day when the worlds attention was focused on technology and whether computers are working, Daybreak 2000 photographers will focus on the timeless wonder of naturedeserts, forests, mountains, oceans, plants and wildlife. In the tradition of the Day in a Life series and Jim Brandenburgs Chased By the Light, Daybreak 2000 offers nature and book lovers a collection of photos from over 100 of the worlds premier outdoor photographersall taken on New Years Day, 2000. In addition to the captivating photographs, each photographer will provide a thoughtful caption about the photo, the location, and his or her impressions, reflections and emotions at that moment. Photos from all corners of the world will make Daybreak 2000 a treasured gift for photo enthusiasts, nature lovers and anyone interested in sharing in this special moment in history.

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It's not bad for a book photographed in the "old" millennium.......2004-07-24

Since the Twenty-First Century did not really begin until a year later, the purpose of this book seems kind of erroneous. Despite this, the photographs are--for the most part--very pleasing. I was tempted to give it only 3 stars due to the juvenile miscalculations of when the century actually began and the fact that there is already an overabundance of "pretty" pictures in the world. Instead, I went with 4 stars. Hey, anybody can get drawn in by prettiness.

Fantastic Images.......2001-06-15

Daybreak 2000 is the result of a phenominal concept - a view of sunrise around the world on the same day. Most of the images in the book are some of the most impressive I have seen - from the breath of the Bald Eagle to the Chinese forests (such distinctive landscapes!).

The book starts at the international dateline and works its way west with the sun, showing the location of each shot with a rotating globe on each page.

While 01/01/00 may not be a requirement for such books, the fact that it prompted such a great work showing the beauty around the world makes it all worthwhile.

Disappointment with Daybreak 2000.......2001-04-10

Although the photos are excellent in Daybreak 2000,there is a static quality to the book, as there is with most landscape photography. Landscapes have been around for thousands of years and aren't likely to change at the new millennium. On the other hand, I agree with reviewer Tom Donadio,that Dawn of the 21st Century is a much better photographic essay of the new millennium. It shows people celebrating the new millennium as well as gorgeous once in a lifetime fireworks pictures. There is a broader range of pictures also, and comprises over 500 pictures from over 300 photographers, both pro and amateur. For my money, it's Dawn over Daybreak.

Very Nice - BUT there is a better book..........2001-04-04

Just was able to glance through my copy of Daybreak 2000. I must admit this is a truely great book with great photos. I only gave it 4 stars because there is another book out called "Dawn of the 21st Century" which has an extremely diversity of photos also taken as we entered the new Millennium. It has over 500 photos from 116 countries. It may be a little more money, but it is also a "Limited Edition" and I had added it to my library. Daybreak 2000 is a great book to have, but I'll pick "Dawn of the 21st Century" above it.

Great Effort.......2000-12-06

An unique effort to do something like this. Many of the photos are not that great after all but the point is: they were taken at the dawn of a new age. I just wish the publisher had increased the no. of entries twofold to really emphasize the significance.

5 stars for the tremendous effort but the deduct is for that fact that it's not really worldwide. After browsing it I thought it's for North America flora and fauna (flip a few pages here and there and you still see USA and Canada), with a bit from other continents till I bought it and realise it's meant to cover most regions of the world. Where's the greater part of Asia? and the Poles? South America? They could have invite those not in the team to submit photos that they lack, better luck next time but it will be another thousand years.

Excellent coffee table but once the reader grasp the idea behind it will also wonder like me.....where's the rest of the world?

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This digital document is an article from Semana, published by Spanish Publications, Inc. on January 4, 2004. The length of the article is 992 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Una maravilla geográfica: Estados Unidos: durante el año 2003 SEMANA lo llevó de la mano a través de la lectura por muchos rincones del mundo alrededor de los cinco continentes. Pero es muy grato hoy iniciar un resumen de los recorridos hechos por Estados Unidos.
Author: Kleyny Grice
Publication: Semana (Magazine/Journal)
Date: January 4, 2004
Publisher: Spanish Publications, Inc.
Volume: 10 Issue: 566 Page: 24(2)

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Excellent resource

EXCELLENT!

Response to: Disappointed in outdated information & lack of author creden, September 3, 2002

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Taking Control: Living with the Mitral Valve Prolapse Syndrome
Kristine Anne Scordo
Manufacturer: Kardinal Publishing
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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Release Date: 2006-12-01

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New 2007 3rd edition. Revised and updated - More Chapters, More Resources This book will help you:Learn the latest research on MVPS. Discover how to control your symptoms without medications. Understand what works for thousands of other MVP'ers. Explore herbal therapy solutions.Find out how to evaluate Internet MVPS resources. Plus-More stories from fellow MVP'ers and more references for MVP'ers

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Excellent resource.......2006-04-05

I bought this book a few years ago after being diagnosed with MVP. I read the personal stories and felt great sympathy for the people who were experiencing so many symptoms which I didn't have. However, in the past two years, I have experienced many new symptoms and this book has been so reassuring and helpful in giving me ideas about how to control them. I have found Dr. Scordo to have much more knowledge about MVP than any of the primary care physicians I have visited. This book has been immensely helpful to me and I would highly recommend it to anyone diagnosed with MVP.

EXCELLENT!.......2006-01-25

At first I was a little concerned because of some of the negative reviews. But I did my research and found Dr. Scordo's information at the faculty site of her university. The book will speak for itself. It is excellent with excellent information. Love the stories of other people with MVPS and love all the helpful advice. I too am a teacher and appreciated the additional references in the book. Without any doubts, this is a great book for those who want to learn more about MVP!

Response to: Disappointed in outdated information & lack of author creden, September 3, 2002.......2005-11-08

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Life Style Saver.......2005-06-06

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Warning - Most of these reviews are fake!.......2005-04-09

Notice how the same 3 or 4 people keep writing 5 star reviews for this book? Some friends of "Doctor" Scordo perhaps? You should know that Dr. Scordo is not even a medical doctor. Save some money and try this book instead: Natural Therapies for Mitral Valve Prolapse by Ronald L. Hoffman.

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Cities, War, and Terrorism is the first book to look critically at the ways in which warfare, terrorism, and counter-terrorism policies intersect in cities in the post-Cold War period. The book brings together new writing by the world 's leading analysts of urban space and military and terrorist violence from the fields of geography, architecture, planning, sociology, critical theory, politics, international relations, and military studies. Arguing that urban spaces are now the critical, strategic sites of geopolitical struggle, the contributors combine cutting-edge theoretical reflections with path-breaking empirical case studies. They provide up-to-date analyses of a range of specific urban sites, including those involved in the Cold War, the Balkan wars, the Israeli -Palestinian conflict, the 9/11 attacks, the "War on Terror " attacks on Afghanistan and Iraq, and urban anti-globalization battles.Taken as a whole, the book offers both specialist and non-specialist readers a sophisticated perspective on the violence that is engulfing our increasingly urbanized world.

Cities, War, and Terrorism: Towards an Urban Geopolitics.(Book review): An article from: The Geographical Review

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Cities, War, and Terrorism: Towards an Urban Geopolitics.(Book review): An article from: The Geographical Review
Virginie Mamadouh
Manufacturer: Thomson Gale
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Digital

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ASIN: B000FDE3O6
Release Date: 2006-04-11

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Title: Cities, War, and Terrorism: Towards an Urban Geopolitics.(Book review)
Author: Virginie Mamadouh
Publication: The Geographical Review (Magazine/Journal)
Date: April 1, 2005
Publisher: Thomson Gale
Volume: 95 Issue: 2 Page: 288(4)

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A thorough comparison of the rise of the newspaper press in Britain and France, and assesses how the media influence on political life and political culture.

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Vom Neusiedler See bis an den Nil, von Tokyo bis Madrid, von den Klöstern des Berges Athos bis zu den Müllmenschen Kairos spannen sich die Schauplätze von Gerhard Roths siebenbändigem Orkus-Zyklus von Reise- und Kriminalromanen. Als akribischer Rechercheur ist Gerhard Roth lange vor seinen Helden am Ort des Geschehens. Mit Kamera und Notizbuch konserviert er seine Reiseeindrücke. Am Tatort Schreibtisch entwickeln diese Materialien Eigenleben. Gegenstände werden zu Zeichen, und Schauplätze verwandeln sich in fiktive Tatorte. Orkus zeichnet erstmalig den literarischen Verwandlungsprozess anhand von Fotos und faksimilierten Seiten aus Roths Notizbüchern und Manuskripten und persönlichen Berichten von Reisebegleitern nach.

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