Re-envisioning Landscape/Architecture

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The relationship between landscape and architecture became strained in the early years of the Modern movement, when, in their respective efforts to idealize and universalize the construction of place, these two disciplines parted ways. Re-envisioning Landscape/Architecture aims to create a platform where they can be reunited in critical dialogue. The essays collected herein were originally brought together at a symposium and lecture series organized by the School of Architecture at Arizona State University and devoted to reconsidering architecture and landscape as two complementary pieces of the same puzzle.

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The Compelling Image: Nature and Style in Seventeenth-Century Chinese Painting (The Charles Eliot Norton Lectures)
James Cahill
Manufacturer: Belknap Press
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
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THE COMPELLING IMAGE Nature and Style in Seventeenth Century Chinese Painting
James Cahill
Manufacturer: Harvard University Press
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Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000JVCE9U

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The Compelling Image Nature and Style In Seventeenth-Century Chinese Painting
Cahill James
Manufacturer: Harvard UP
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Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000UDNB9O

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A handy guide for the photographer on the go

An Indispensable Pocket Reference

When good, if easy... better.

Good but needs an update

Great travel photography guide

KODAK Pocket Guide To 35MM Photography (Kodak Pocket Guide)
KODAK
Manufacturer: Sterling
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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KODAK New Pocket Guide to Digital Photography: Quick advice on getting great pictures!

Photography (101 Essential Tips)

Understanding Exposure: How to Shoot Great Photographs with a Film or Digital Camera (Updated Edition)

ASIN: 0879857692

Book Description

Photography Provides on-the-spot information for using a 35mm camera. In addition to explaining camera, flash, lens, and filter operations, this guide discusses the unique aspects of photographing people, action, landscapes, wild animals, zoos, and architecture. 112 pages (over 200 illustrations), 3-1/2 x 6-1/4.

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A handy guide for the photographer on the go.......2005-07-22

This is a very handy guide to have for the SLR user. While it doesn't have anything that the pros don't already know, it's a big help to the amateur enthusiast just learning the joys of 35mm photography. All the basics (loading film, lenses, aperture, flash, etc.) are covered nicely and the photo examples in the book are great. They're small, but this is a pocket guide after all. I agree with one reviewer who said that the book should be updated. Despite that, you can't really go wrong having this book in the camera bag to use as a quick reference when shooting in the field. It's a solid little guide that would go together nicely with one of Kodak's bigger guides.

An Indispensable Pocket Reference.......2003-04-12

This little book tucks right into my camera bag, so it's easy to take along on photo outings. If you're at all serious about learning how to take better 35mm photos, you need to have this little book on hand for when you have those burning questions about light conditions, aperature/shutter speed combinations, etc. This isn't a book that is necessarily a stand-alone guide. Think of it as a quick reference to the bigger version. While this little book is a decent collection of quick tips for the field, if you're really serious about learning 35mm photography, get bigger Kodak guide as well.

When good, if easy... better........2002-09-27

This is a great easy to follow guide for picture taking, and correct use of equipment. Also very helpfull for litlle technical tips and composition remarks whenever you mostly need them. This handy manual, is perfect for carring in a camera case or in your car. However, its excelent for a beginner, for a more experienced photographers might seem too simple; but still good enough as a practical remminder.

Good but needs an update.......2002-03-19

This small book packs a lot of useful information. It's size makes it possible to carry it in your pocket or bag. It covers the most essential points of photography. Great for starters! My only criticism: it needs an update. Modern SLR's are not covered and the illustrations make you feel like you've picked up a second hand book from the 80's. Hopefully Kodak will make a new and updated edition.

Great travel photography guide.......2000-09-20

The book is an excellent guide to take with you on a trip. It is lightweight, compact, and summarizes ideas needed for good pictures. I have the Nikon and National Geographic guides and about ten other photography books. All are are too heavy to take on an overseas trip.

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Kodak Pocket Guide To 35mm Photography
Kodak
Manufacturer: Eastman Kodak Co
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: 0855521430

KODAK Pocket Guide to Point-and-Shoot Photography

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Could have been better
Book will not help you use your point and shoot camera

KODAK Pocket Guide to Point-and-Shoot Photography
KODAK
Manufacturer: Silver Pixel
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0879858117

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No fuss, no muss--just pick up the camera, point it in the direction of the object you want to photograph, and shoot! Get the picture, easier than ever before, with the help of this simple-to-use equipment and a guide that explains its every element. With special sidebars on what different models offer you, advice on lens selection, comments on special features, and suggestions for accessories, you'll understand your camera from top to bottom. One by one, the manual leads you through focusing; getting the sharpest pictures and the best color; flashes, from auto to red-eye reduction; exposure problems; lighting; and more. Plus: it has a host of ideas for improving any photo, whether it's a single portrait or a group picture. Add humor, bring out all the entrancing charm of children, and even make your pet stand still for the picture. Bonus: a troubleshooting chart.

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Could have been better.......2004-10-31

The KODAK Pocket Guide to Point-and-Shoot Photography is a very basic book that covers some basic techniques for making photographs with a compact camera. It tells you when to use flash and when not to, it tells something about framing subjects etc. This is all basic and useable information for anyone who for example wonders why all of his nighttime flash-photos always come out with a pitch black background. What this book does not cover is some very essential information about the working of a compact camera. In other words, it does not tell you that the metering system of any (compact) camera 'sees' everything as a middle gray tone. To get a correct is exposure it is essential that one knows this, especially with a compact camera that does not have an manual override function like an SLR camera, this book does not mention this at all even though it is so essential to get a correct exposed photo. That's why i give this only book four stars instead of five.

Book will not help you use your point and shoot camera.......2001-05-26

I bought this book hoping that it would serve as a supplement for the ridiculously small instruction pamphlet that accompanied my highly rated Samsung Evoca 140S point and shoot camera. Although point and shoot cameras are by their name supposed to make taking pictures easy, the Samsung instructions are written for people who are familar with more difficult cameras and just want an easier and smaller camera.

If you are looking for an extended instruction pamphlet describing the use of features generally found in point and shoot cameras this book is not for you. The few useful ideas it contains concern picture taking in general and have nothing to do with point and shoot cameras in particular. If the book had been included for free with a three pack roll of Kodak film you would not have thought that you were getting anything extra of note for your money.

The only good thing I can say about the book is that the paper is slick and of high quality. It is in color and appoximately 3" x 6" and 110 pages long. In my opinion it is worth about 25 cents from a usefulness point of view.

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Kodak pocket instamatic camera guide
Johannes Nolting
Manufacturer: Morgan & Morgan
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Unknown Binding

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ASIN: 0871000768

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Yuji Midorikawa is a high school student whose secret identity is "Green" in the school battalion unit, Gakusei 5 (G5). G5 is a special unit trained to fight and protect Earth against the invasion of Galactic force Gurdark and composed of five members (Red, Green, Blue, Yellow, and Pink). After an intense battle with Gurdark, the queen named Mayura is injured and goes into hiding on Earth. When Yuji finds Mayura and her pet, Poyo, hungry in a park, he decides to take them in. Mayura then tells Yuji that she is tired of the Gurdark life style and wants to look for a boyfriend, but Yuji is worried that other members will find out that he is living with the archenemy...

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With the success of the widely acclaimed first volume of this series (Success and Pitfalls of IT Management), comes the second volume, Organizational Achievement and Failure in Information Technology Management. This book is a collection of real-life cases that focus on both achievements attained with the successful utilization of information technology as well as failures suffered as a result of substandard use and management of IT resources in organizations. Cases deal with issues that affect a wide variety of organizations - large and small businesses, government organizations and educational institutions.

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Be a Wise Buyer… Have the power of Feng Shui on your side for your next home purchase!

Buy Your Home Smarter with Feng Shui is the How-To Winner of USA Book News "Best Books 2004" Awards.

Holly Ziegler, the de facto Real Estate - Feng Shui expert, shows you what to look for, and what to avoid, in homes and land. Save precious days and weeks house-hunting… focus only on those properties with good Feng Shui, the ones that will bring you tranquility, beneficial energy, abundance, and good luck!

• Use ancient secrets to select the best house for you.

• Avoid buyer's remorse by analyzing property with Feng Shui Eyes.

• Use simple checklists to scrutinize each home you preview according to time-honored Feng Shui principles.

• Understand the subtle, energetic reasons some houses are luckier for you than for others.

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Soooooooooo Helpful.......2005-01-07

Ready to buy a new home or property? Want to follow the principals of Feng Shui? Ms Ziegler's latest book is a MUST! It is easy to read, has great design, and is loaded with information - whether you are in the market for your first home, your fifteenth home, or a vacation home. And, Ziegler's clear concise explanation of the dos and don'ts of purchasing a home with Feng Shui can easily be applied to any real estate you are looking to purchase. The graphics and easy to understand 'check off' lists quickly enable you to get up to speed in setting positive goals in this confusing market. And the correct home enables all other life enriching doorways to be easily opened for you and your family. An absolute must for anyone in the new home market. And since you are 'on the move' don't overlook Ziegler's companion book "Sell your home FASTER with Feng Shui," it helped us sell our home in one day!

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Buy Your Home Smarter with Feng Shui

Manufacturer: Holly Ziegler
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Audio CD

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5 CDs, read by the author.

Buy Your Home SMARTER With Feng Shui Audio Book

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Buy Your Home SMARTER With Feng Shui Audio Book
Holly Ziegler
Manufacturer: Panorama Studios
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Audio CD

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Buy Your Home SMARTER with Feng Shui is about progressive thinking real estate - using ancient wisdom to find a home that not only feels wonderful, but also results in a great financial investment. It is also a working manual for buyers and agents willing to think outside the box for better ways to accomplish a smart property purchase. You will receive clear and specific guidelines showing you what to look for in a property... and what to be sure to avoid as you go house hunting.

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Have you ever wished upon a star and waited for your knight in shining armor to sweep you off of your feet? Then all of a sudden, the wicked witch of the west flies in on her broom, just to steal your prince away. It's time to rewrite your story!

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". . . massively researched . . . those seeking a richly detailed journal of the cavalry's role in one of the war's crucial campaigns will find this book irreplaceable." --Blue & Gray Magazine

"This volume is meticulously detailed and comes to some convincing conclusions." --The Journal of American History

"A vivid account of the campaign that helped decide the outcome of the Civil War. . . . A rich narrative that will delight students of the Civil War."--Kirkus Reviews

Attempting a quick, decisive victory in the 1864 struggle for Atlanta, William Tecumseh Sherman's cavalry wreaked havoc in the countryside around the city. This book, based largely upon previously unpublished materials, tells the story of Sherman's raids. Through exhaustive research, David Evans has been able to recreate a vivid, captivating, and meticulously detailed image of the day-by-day life of the Yankee horse soldier.

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A great read, and showed the futility of the actions.......2000-05-03

The descriptions of the cavalry charges are wonderful and terrify'ing. I would have hated to be on the slashing side of those swords.

On the other hand the ablity of the South to repair the damage done by the raiders is remarkable. It made me realize the futility of distroying low grade rail and bridges. These guys would burn a bridge, and 3 days later it would be completely rebuilt. Not really slowing down the pace of the war at all. Sometimes the repairs were done before the raiders were back in camp!

It was incredible the amount of useless looting that went on. Soldiers stealing tableware & clothes only to toss it as soon as they were attacked.

Another great civil war read. (For those fans of wars in a bygone era.)

Wonderfully detailed descriptions of the fabled 'raids'........1998-11-17

Thorough research and good writing make this an excellent work of history. My great-grandfather participated in some of these actions and kept a diary. Reading Evans' book cleared up a lot of misconceptions I had formed from reading only my relative's private's-eye view from horseback.

Excellent!.......1998-05-02

This book made the events that occurred come to life. I couldn't put it down.

Sherman's Horsemen : Union Cavalry Operations in the Atlanta Campaign

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Sherman's Horsemen : Union Cavalry Operations in the Atlanta Campaign
David Evans
Manufacturer: Indiana Univ Pr
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000MZADAK

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National Geographic Field Guide

Exceptional Pictures

National Geographic Field Guide to Birds: Washington/Oregon (NG Field Guide to Birds)

Manufacturer: National Geographic
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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Birding Oregon: 44 Prime Birding Areas with More Than 200 Specific Sites (Falcon Guide)

ASIN: 0792253132
Release Date: 2006-03-21

Book Description

Featuring as many as 175 birds apiece and nearly 300 photographs, illustrations and maps, this handy, informative book adds two Pacific Northwestern states to National Geographic's growing series of field guides. Like its predecessors, this guide provides birders with quick and easy access to the kind of specific facts and savvy advice that they need: a regional map of birding hotspots; a knowledgeable introduction by a local expert on which birds to look for, where to find them, and what to focus on when they appear; a section on birding basics, field identification, and how to make the best use of the guide and its resources; scores of individual entries with photographs of each bird, recognition tips, and notes on behavior, habitat, and particular sites; and two indexes: one color-coded, the other alphabetical with life list boxes. An ideal solution for visitors looking to make the most of limited time and a valuable reference for anyone who lives in the region, these books belong in every birder's library, beginner and veteran alike.

Washington & Oregon: a diverse mix of coastal, mountain, forest, and plains species make the Northwest a birder's paradise whose avian highlights include the elusive Blue Grouse, the colorful, shore-dwelling Rhinoceros Auklet, the dramatic and powerful Canada Goose, and the Tufted Puffin, among many others.

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National Geographic Field Guide.......2007-10-12

Good book, but not my favorite. I have other guides I use more. I have 3 field guides including this book, so I have a varity of pictures to compare with.

Exceptional Pictures.......2007-02-17

This book is small enough to fit easily into my case with my binoculars and my camera, yet comprehensive enough to help me identify many birds. The photographs are exceptionally clear and detailed.

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Common Birds of Washington & Oregon
J. Duane Sept
Manufacturer: Calypso Publishing
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0973039035

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Birds are all around us! This guide, packed with magnificent photographs and written in easy-to-understand language, is a great companion for anyone going for a hike, a walk in the park, or just a quiet afternoon watching birds in the backyard. The book features 130 favorite species of birds, each highlighted with one or more vivid color photographs and a clear description, nesting information and interesting notes. Did you know that the fastest bird in the world flies free in the Pacific Northwest? It is the peregrine falcon, just one of the species featured in this concise but comprehensive book. Additional information includes tips and techniques on birding, ideas for attracting birds to the backyard, and much more.

Birds of Washington Field Guide (Field Guides)

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Great compact guide
Must Have Book!
Handy Guide in Washington State

Birds of Washington Field Guide (Field Guides)
Stan Tekiela
Manufacturer: Adventure Publications
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 1885061307

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Learn about and identify birds using Stan Tekiela's state-by-state field guides. The full-page, color photos are incomparable and include insets of winter plumage, color morphs and more. Plus, with the easy-to-use format, you don't need to know a bird's name or classification in order to easily find it in the book. Using this field guide is a real pleasure. It's a great way for anyone to learn about the birds in your state.

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Great compact guide.......2006-07-10

This compactly sized book is big on great pictures. We use it frequently at home and plan to buy 2 more to keep in vehicles. In most cases it small enough to keep in a glove compartment of your card or tucked somewhere else handy. The organization by color of bird is helpful except some birds are sort of gray/blue/brown/black and you're not sure what color to look in. Also some birds vary their color by season. Either way, it's the best I've found without carrying several books or a big 20 pounder. My only wish that that they showed both a flight pic and a ground pic.

Must Have Book!.......2006-03-24

LOVE the book. We have it in our bay window so that we can identify birds quickly and easily as we spot them. So far there hasn't been a bird that we couldn't find in the book. It's handy how you can look up by color, and it tells you what they eat. I checked out many bird books from the library before buying this one, and this one is the best.

Handy Guide in Washington State.......2003-05-31

I find this book to be quite helpful as I identify the birds coming to my bird feeder. I particularly like the organization. The book is organized by bird color and by bird size. If male and female birds have different coloring, they are listed separately in each section. I also appreciate the section that lists similar birds. If you're not sure that you correctly identified a bird, you can check the similar birds for confirmation. On the down side, birds sometimes appear outside of their usual territories and this book won't help you with that situation.

Birds of Maryland & Delaware Field Guide: Includes Washington, D.C. & Chesapeake Bay

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Birds of Maryland & Delaware Field Guide: Includes Washington, D.C. & Chesapeake Bay
Stan Tekiela
Manufacturer: Adventure Publications
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 1591931207

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National Geographic Field Guide to Birds: Maryland and Washington D.C. (National Geographic Field Guide to Birds)

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Decent for local birding

National Geographic Field Guide to Birds: Maryland and Washington D.C. (National Geographic Field Guide to Birds)
Jonathan Alderfer
Manufacturer: National Geographic
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 1426200072
Release Date: 2006-11-07

Book Description

Sized for backpack or pocket, each 272-page volume highlights a single state or two and covers 125 species (each with a photograph and range map), with local expertise provided by experienced birders.

Even novice birders will make quick and confident identifications thanks to the uncluttered, easy-to-use format. An introductory locator map pinpoints top birding sites, and customized range maps detail each species' winter, breeding, migration, and resident ranges.

Maryland and Washington, D.C. offers seabirds, shorebirds, land birds, songbirds, and raptors aplenty, from Peregrine Falcons, Bald Eagles, Barred Owls, and Pileated Woodpeckers to multiple species of vireos and bitterns and an array of ducks. Hotspots include Assateague Island National Seashore, Swallow Falls State Park and the Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge.

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Decent for local birding.......2007-03-08

Good book for a short birding trip. Does not have all birds in Maryland. Peterson Field Guides are much more accurate.

Mac's Field Guide to Mount Rainier National Park: Mammals and Birds (Mac's Guides)

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Mac's Field Guide to Mount Rainier National Park: Mammals and Birds (Mac's Guides)
Craig MacGowan
Manufacturer: Mountaineers Books
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0898865956

Field guide to the birds of King county, Washington (The Trailside series)

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Field guide to the birds of King county, Washington (The Trailside series)
Earl Junior Larrison
Manufacturer: Seattle Audubon Society
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Unknown Binding

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ASIN: B0007FD4TW

Birds Of Washington And Vicinity Including Adjacent Parts Of Maryland And Virginia..NEW EDITION With President Roosevelt's List Of Birds

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Birds Of Washington And Vicinity Including Adjacent Parts Of Maryland And Virginia..NEW EDITION With President Roosevelt's List Of Birds
Mrs. L.W.Maynard
Manufacturer: Woodward And Lothrop
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000M8AQNG

"Dial B for Birder!"/the Private Files of a Real-Life Bird Detective

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"Dial B for Birder!"/the Private Files of a Real-Life Bird Detective
Lola Oberman
Manufacturer: Northword Pr
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Binding: Paperback

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Field guide to birds of Puget Sound; (The Trailside series)

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Field guide to birds of Puget Sound; (The Trailside series)
Earl Junior Larrison
Manufacturer: Seattle Audubon Society
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Binding: Unknown Binding

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