SITE: Identity in Density (Master Architect)

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Offers a unique view of sustainability, a fusion of art and technology.

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Gothic architecture is the most visible and striking product of medieval European civilization. Jean Bony, whose reputation as a medievalist is worldwide, presents its development as an adventure of the imagination allied with radical technical advances--the result of a continuining quest for new ways of handling space and light as well as experimenting with the mechanics of stone construction. He shows how the new architecture came unexpectedly to be invented in the Paris region around 1140 and follows its history--in the great cathedrals of northern France and dozens of other key buildings--to the end of the thirteenth century, when profound changes occurred in the whole fabric of medieval civilization. Rich illustrations, including comprehensive maps, enhance the text and themselves constitute an exceptionally valuable documenation.
Despite its evident scholarly intention, this book is not meant for specialists alone, but is conceived as a progressive infiltration into the complexities of history at work, revealing its unpredictable vitality to the uninitiated curious mind.

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A detailed yet fascinating study!.......1999-12-10

Jean Bony is an internationally recognized medievalist, and in this book his abilities as an historian truly shine. It was at its release, and continues to be, one of the best books written about French Gothic architecture. It is full of details, yet it does not overwhelm the reader. Even a person with just a small interest in Gothic architecture could enjoy this book, if not only for the beautiful black and white photographs found on nearly every page. I definitely recommend it!

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Welcome Back to the House of Mystery

Manufacturer: DC Comics
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 1563894521

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Welcome Back to the House of Mystery Dc Vertigo Comic No 1 July 98
Neil Gaiman
Manufacturer: DC comic
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Comic

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ASIN: B000NL5PT2

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Welcome Back to the House of Mystery, #1 (Comic Book)
DC / VERTIGO
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Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000R3BPQ8

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Semenow's Questions and Answers on Real Estate (Semenow, Robert William//Questions and Answers on Real Estate)
Robert William Semenow
Manufacturer: Prentice Hall
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 0137475934

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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ON REAL ESTATE
Robert Semenow
Manufacturer: Prentice Hall Press
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000H1S298

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Questions And Answers on Real Estate
Robert W. Semenow
Manufacturer: Prentice-Hall, Inc.
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Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000L2VIYE

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Questions and Answers on Real Estate
Robert W. Semenow
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ASIN: B000JVR7W4

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Questions and Answers on Real Estate
Robert W. Semenow
Manufacturer: Prentice-Hall, Inc.
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Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000L3N8ZK

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Questions and Answers on Real Estate
Robert W. Semenow
Manufacturer: Prentice-Hall
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ASIN: B000PYD5LW

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Questions and Answers on Real Estate
Robert W. Semenow
Manufacturer: Prentice-Hall, Inc.
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Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000L3X0S0

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Questions and Answers on Real Estate
Robert W. Semenow
Manufacturer: Prentice Hall
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ASIN: B000L1USQO

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Questions and answers on real estate
Robert William Semenow
Manufacturer: Prentice Hall
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Unknown Binding
ASIN: B0006D5IH6

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Questions and answers on real estate
Robert William Semenow
Manufacturer: Prentice-Hall
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A terrific resource!

An Essential Guide

Take Charge of Your Child's Health: A Parents' Guide to Recognizing Symptoms and Treating Minor Illnesses at Home
George Wootan , and Sarah Verney
Manufacturer: Marlowe & Company
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 156924653X

Book Description

This well-organized, straightforward guide provides parents with the information they need to feel confident about managing their children's health. They will gain vital knowledge such as: how to do a physical exam; the 13 signs of a sick child; what to do about fever; how to treat simple illnesses at home; the pros and cons of immunization; how to deal with common emergencies; the side effects of medication; how to detect, diagnose, and treat allergies; and important questions to ask the pediatrician.

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A terrific resource!.......2001-04-26

Because my twins were premature, I felt I had a crash course in a BUNCH of medical jargon. As time passed, I realized that the quality of their care depended upon how much I know. This book is a wonderful tool for parents to become a strong advocate for their child's health and well being and I HIGHLY reccomend it!

An Essential Guide.......2000-10-27

Somehow I have collected quite a collection of home medical guides - I have everything from the Mayo Clinic's Guide to your baby's first year to Sears and Sears's "The Baby Book". In "Take Charge of Your Child's Health", Wooten and Verney have done a masterful job of providing medical information and parenting advice that every parent needs. Their review of the pros and cons of immunization, for example, is based on the latest science and is the best I have read. They provide excellent advice on dealing with fevers, ear infections, colic, allergies and a myriad of conditions both minor and serious that parents may encounter. A strong thumbs up for Take Charge of Your Child's Health . . . .

Take Charge Of Your Child's Health: A Guide to Recognizing Symptoms and Treating Minor Illnesses at Home

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This is the book I refer to before calling the doctor.
Excellent! A MUST-HAVE for parents! Very informative!
Excellent desktop reference, empowering "alternatives"

Take Charge Of Your Child's Health: A Guide to Recognizing Symptoms and Treating Minor Illnesses at Home
George Wootan
Manufacturer: Three Rivers Press
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0517573652
Release Date: 1992-09-08

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This is the book I refer to before calling the doctor........1998-09-26

This book is so wonderful because it gives another perspective of medicine. It is about educating parents so that they can make informed decisions about their children's healthcare, and not just rely on their doctor's opinion. I have enjoyed it because it has taught me which questions to ask my children's doctor, and even when to avoid taking my children to the doctor. (Another book that is similar, although not as thorough, is "How to Raise a Healthy Child in Spite of Your Doctor".)

Excellent! A MUST-HAVE for parents! Very informative!.......1998-07-10

This book is an essential part of our health-library! We've shared it with friends and family and everyone who has seen it has wanted their own copy for their family. This is so popular it is hard-to-get. The section about ear infections is especially useful today with so many kids being diagnosed with them. This book is a GREAT gift for parents with young children! Get a copy if you can!

Excellent desktop reference, empowering "alternatives".......1998-07-10

Dr. Wootan enables the conscientious parent to take charge of her children's health in a practical, empowering way. In addition to basic grounding knowledge, it offers a chance to expand one's learning base i.e. to share discovering the health and working of bodies with your children so that they feel empowered to keep healthy. Guaranteed to save you money of doctor visits! Alternative or non-mainstream choices are respectfully treated and weighed against "modern" medicinal knowledge, and could encourage a waivering mind to follow it's intuition (ie to vaccinate or not to vaccinate).

Take Charge of Your Child's Health: A Complete Guide to Recognizing Symptoms and Treating Minor Illnesses at Home

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Take Charge of Your Child's Health: A Complete Guide to Recognizing Symptoms and Treating Minor Illnesses at Home
George; Verney, Sarah Wootan
Manufacturer: Crown Pub
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000NXU3NI

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The story of the Bonaparte Dynasty from Napoleon I to Napoleon III T his biography offers not just the story of Napoleon Bonaparte himself, but the history of his entire family during their time of rule. Although Napoleon I began life in an impoverished noble family, through his astonishing military career he was crowned Emperor of France. Three of his brothers became kings of French satellites, and Napoleon himself earned the acceptance of other monarchs of Europe by marrying MarieLouise, the daughter of the Austrian emperor. Although his only son, Napoleon II, died young and in exile, the dynasty sprang back to power under his nephew, Louis Napoleon, who became Napoleon III, but whoseson, the Prince Imperial, was killed in the Zulu War. The Bonapartesshows the importance of the entire Napoleonic dynasty in French history and traces the often difficult relationships between the members of the family.

The Bonapartes: A History of a Dynasty (Dynasties)

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The Bonapartes: A History of a Dynasty (Dynasties)
William H. C. Smith
Manufacturer: Hambledon & London
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 1852855789

The Napoleon dynasty: Or, The history of the Bonaparte family

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The Napoleon dynasty: Or, The history of the Bonaparte family
C. Edwards Lester
Manufacturer: Cornish, Lamport & co
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Unknown Binding
ASIN: B0008ACHRQ

The Napoleon dynasty: A history of the Bonaparte family. Brought down to the present time

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The Napoleon dynasty: A history of the Bonaparte family. Brought down to the present time
C. Edwards Lester
Manufacturer: Sheldon
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Binding: Unknown Binding

The Napoleon dynasty: Or, The history of the Bonaparte family. An entirely new work

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The Napoleon dynasty: Or, The history of the Bonaparte family. An entirely new work
C. Edwards Lester
Manufacturer: Cornish, Lamport & co
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Binding: Unknown Binding

The Napoleon dynasty: Or, The history of the Bonaparte family. Brought down to the present time

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The Napoleon dynasty: Or, The history of the Bonaparte family. Brought down to the present time
C. Edwards Lester
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Binding: Unknown Binding

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National Geographic Reference Atlas to the Birds of North America

A Great Disappointment

Over 700 maps, essays by 20 leading experts, cross-referencing tools, and color photos

Handsome Range Maps

Reference Atlas to the Birds of North America

National Geographic Reference Atlas to the Birds of North America

Manufacturer: National Geographic
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 0792233735
Release Date: 2003-09-01

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National Geographic Reference Atlas to the Birds of North America.......2007-06-12

Great reference book for people who find birds intresting. I bought it for my Mother for her birthday. She just loved it. The pictures are great.

A Great Disappointment.......2006-07-09

It is hard to believe that this book came from National Geographic. The lack of useful maps is astonishing. This book is basically worthless to any birder as it presents very little information that is no already in any field guide. The book which is 480 pages has only 41 maps covering only 112 birds. OK there are also the standard thumb nail size maps found in any field guide book in the back of the book but this is a "Reference Atlas" from National Geographic!! Some of the choices for the full page maps are rather odd. Full page North American maps for the ranges of Wagtails, Brambling, Eurasian Tree Sparrow and one for the Sky Lark with only 4 dots on it. Another is separate facing full pages one for Lewis's Woodpecker and one for the Red Bellied Woodpecker even though their ranges hardly over lap. While several maps show migration routes only a few show date lines for movement. For those thinking that a very good choice would be range, migration and times for Wood Warbles look else where as there is only two maps one for the Blackpoll and another for "Eastern" warblers neither with date lines. Don't think at the text makes up for the lack of maps as it is only the very basic generalization on bird families with very little individual species information, if you have a good field guide you already have this. But there are a lot of pretty pictures, you know the type non birder editors like but are of little use for identification purposes. As you can see this book is aimed at non-birders and coffee tables. It is such a shame as National Geographic could have made a standard reference guide for the ages if they had just stuck to maps. We will give it 2 stars for being pretty.

Over 700 maps, essays by 20 leading experts, cross-referencing tools, and color photos .......2005-11-07

Mel Baughman compiles and edits National Geographic Reference Atlas To The Birds Of North America, which is much more than your usual take-along handbook of species. With over 700 maps, essays by 20 leading experts, cross-referencing tools, and color photos combined with extensive natural history facts, this is one of the best references on any home or library shelf. Species field notes are quite detailed, descriptions delve into feeding behavior as well as appearance and habits, and vocalization and breeding ranges are detailed along with status and conservation. Very highly recommended indeed: it stands out above all its competitors.

Handsome Range Maps.......2005-10-20

This is a handsome volume, basically a glorification of the range maps found in most bird guides. Although the wintering grounds are shown for inter-continental migrants, little other new information is presented. I had hoped for more practical information, like where and when species are most likely to be found in the U. S.

Reference Atlas to the Birds of North America.......2005-04-10

This book has all the details a birder could ask for in a reference volume. It divides birds into families then describes in detail traits of the birds, migration patterns, behavior, feeding habits, plumage, sounds, etc., pretty much everything about the particular bird. There are detailed maps showing ranges and migration so everyone who sees a bird can appreciate what it went through to get to where you are.

This is not a field guide, and is not meant to go along on your next hike. It is hardcover and meant for desk research. But this book has so much valuable information, Audubon would be envious. The only real flaw is the green bar on the right hand side of each page. Different colors would have made for a handy reference index. But no real matter, this book more than makes up for minor flaws.

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