A Concrete Atlantis: US Industrial Building and European Modern Architecture

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A Concrete Atlantis: US Industrial Building and European Modern Architecture
Reyner Banham
Manufacturer: The MIT Press
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0262521245

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"Let us listen to the counsels of American engineers. But let us beware of American architects!" declared Le Corbusier, who like other European architects of his time believed that he saw in the work of American industrial builders a model of the way architecture should develop. It was a vision of an ideal world, a "concrete Atlantis" made up of daylight factories and grain elevators.

In a book that suggests how good Modern was before it went wrong, Reyner Banham details the European discovery of this concrete Atlantis and examines a number of striking architectural instances where aspects of the International Style are anticipated by US industrial buildings.

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A Photographic Record of a Epic Era.......2000-05-14

Jean Howard was married to the famous Hollywood agent Charles Feldman and as such was a friend of movie stars and celebrities from the 30's through the 50's. She was also an inspired photographer who roamed freely among Hollywood stars taking portraits of the celebrated and famous while they were at home, at parties, and completely at ease. This book is a pictorial record with her own text of those "golden" years with marvelous photographs and fascinating stories about glamorous stars in Hollywood.

FABULOUS!!!!!!!!!!!.......1999-05-21

This book is incredible! I picked it up to do a high school project about six years ago and I still sit down and flip through it once a week. This book has kept me interested in classic movie stars and their lives. Jean Howard was an actress and was married to Charles K. Feldman, a producer. However, she eventually became a photographer and was able, because of her insider status, to get really great photos. There are pictures of EVERYONE from Norma Shearer (in her 50s) to Natalie Wood (in her 20s). My favorite pics are the ones of Linda Christian being fitted for her wedding gown to marry Tyron Power, Marilyn Monroe, Vivien Leigh and Sir Laurence Olivier, and many, many more. This book is wonderful...I can not recommend it highly enough!

A Photo Memoir on the Golden Age of Hollywood.......1999-04-21

This is a wonderful tribute from the Golden Age of Hollywood to the stars who appear in it. What a wonderful book for anyone who truly loves this era and it's stars. If you love movie star photographs and you want to see some great ones with great captions...this is the book for you because you won't see these anywhere else since this is truly Jean Howard's Memoir. She gets up close with the stars in person not as a studio photographer, but as an insider and it really shows. This is a true capture of a time gone by and the wonderful stars that made it memorable even for those of us who hadn't yet been born when it was happening. This book spans all generations for those of us who love the classics and best of all the classic movie stars who can't be matched.

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Jean Howard's Hollywood: a Photo Memoir
Jean Howard
Manufacturer: Abrams
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000OT5084

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Facinating and in-depth character study........1998-10-08

Have you ever seen a film such as "The English Patient" and, allthough the book is better the film, the film expressed the feelings and the images so brilliantly, the author, were he to revise the book, could never do it justice? Janet Berliner and Goerge Gutheridge do it the other way around. Reading their seamlessly written words is exactly like watching an arthouse film only better. They write so the haunting an poigniant images lock themselves into you mind and you never forget them. The emotions expressed here are more than an film maker could ever hope to acheive. It is a heavy, dark and gutwrenching book, but it will not let us put it down. I sugest reading the entire series set to music, possibly Mozart's Requiem or something by one of the many Russian sacred choral groups. The two (Berliner and Gutheridge) draw us deeper into the mind of Eirc Weiss carefully examining his inner workings and discovering his true self. They bring us directly into the concentration camp with Sol so we hear, smell, touch, and taste everthing Sol does. And with spectacular results put us through the ultimate test of fate and faith they all go through, particularly poor Miriam. Also two new characters are introduced, Hans the well meaning and endearing homosexual who is put through horrible persecution and experimentation, and Misha a friend of Sol's who leaves home and survives the camps on his own. This is by far my favorite in the series, and I hope (despite the very true statements above) that there will be a film and more books. And if the film is not made I hope to do it my self, though I'm not particularly worthy, and the books, well I'll leave that to the masters.

Child of the Light: Book One of the Madagascar Manifesto

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Excellent, moving, distressing
A story of life in Berlin during the rise of the Nazis.
Dark and moody beginning that sets the stage for much more.

Child of the Light: Book One of the Madagascar Manifesto
Janet Berliner , and George Guthridge
Manufacturer: White Wolf Pub
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 1565049314

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Excellent, moving, distressing.......1997-08-27

I turned each page with reluctance, only because I knew the inevitable outcome of the "Jewish Question" and I felt as if I were a Jew in Germany as history unfolded. This book is a fabulously and terifyingly realistic glimpse into the birth of Nazi Germany from the perspective of one Jewish family and is a tale of their survival as, day by day, they struggle to live in a world that is trying to consume them

A story of life in Berlin during the rise of the Nazis........1997-07-31

This is the best book I have read in quite some time. It is, at its most basic level, a chronicle of three young people, two Jewish and one Catholic, growing up in the face of Nazi Germany. The story begins in 1918, immediately following the close of WWI and goes to 1938. Actual events and people are seamlessly woven into the lives of the characters giving the story both a historical and human feel. Imagine what you would think sitting in a cafe when Hitler himself decides to visit. Moving, real, tragic and poignant with a touch of the fantastic. An excellent and important read for anyone, especially if you wish to learn more about life under the Nazis from a more personal point of view

Dark and moody beginning that sets the stage for much more........1996-05-31

The beginning of a trilogy that sets dark magical realism against the backdrop of Hitler's Germany and the persecution of the Jews. The characters develop slowly, but you are soon caught up in their intertwined story. The introduction of magical realism to the tragedy of the century helps make significant points about what could have been done to prevent it

Child of the Light: The Madagascar Manifesto

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The best of all recent books of this time.

Child of the Light: The Madagascar Manifesto
Janet Berliner , George Guthridge , and Gluckman
Manufacturer: St Martins Pr
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Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 0312063172

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The best of all recent books of this time........1997-11-18

When I first ran into this book I did not know what to expect. Often after the first thirty pages I put books back down, but this one, the Manifesto, is a taste of something beyond the average good read. It is not easy to read because you are forced to participate with your heart and be there with the characters, in the bad and the good.

Children of the Dusk (Madagascar Manifesto Trilogy)

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Very interesting

Children of the Dusk (Madagascar Manifesto Trilogy)
Janet Berliner , and George Guthridge
Manufacturer: White Wolf Pub
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 1565049322

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In 1938, the High Command of Nazi Germany adopted a plan for expelling all the Jews of Europe to the island of Madagascar, off the southeast coast of Africa. The plan was abandoned. Children of the Dusk asks, "What if...?" The story sets up a powder keg of tension in the characters of a politically important pregnant woman, two Nazi leaders who have very different military and personal agendas, a charismatic Jewish scholar, a dozen German shepherds and their trainers, over a hundred Jews released from a concentration camp, and two powerful African natives. The richly imagined setting for the explosion is a tiny island near Madagascar, covered with eerie rain forest and unusual animals, and replete with mystical traditions. The result is a novel with horrific incidents, intense feelings, and suspenseful action--all rendered in a fluid, dreamlike style, as if written in the haze of a tropical fever.

Note: Children of the Dusk is the third book of a trilogy titled The Madagascar Manifesto, of which the first two books are Child of the Light and Child of the Journey. However, since Children of the Dusk starts at the time of the arrival on Madagascar of the novel's dramatis personae, and provides all the necessary background, it can be read on its own. --Fiona Webster

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Very interesting.......1997-08-22

I found this book slightly confusing, but it managed to hold my attention quite well. This book dealt much more with the mystical than the previous two books did. I was glad to discover that this book was not nearly as dark and disturbing as the second book was, however, it was still difficult to stomache some of the torture scenes

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The Madagascar Manifesto
Janet Berliner
Manufacturer: Meisha Merlin Publishing, Inc.
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Binding: Paperback

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The Madagascar Manifesto is not a work of idle fantasy. Nor is it a story purely of horror. While most of the events described in these novels are products of the authors' imaginations, they are set amidst the true history of our world. Painstakingly researched, written, rewritten, and rewritten again, the work took more than fifteen years before all three volumes finally saw publication. To Janet and George it was worth all of the effort when the final volume, Children of the Dusk, received recognition in the form of the Bram Stoker Award for Superior Achievement in a Novel in 1998. The Madagascar Plan, the cornerstone of the alternative history used in the Madagascar Manifesto, was a true proposal originated around the time of the French Revolution by one of Napoleon's advisors. During the period in which Hitler was playing the role of reasoned statesman to the world outside Germany, the Madagascar Plan resurfaced and was seriously debated even in the U.S. Congress as a possible "solution to the Jewish question." While the Madagascar Manifesto is a work of fiction, it is also a reflection of some of the realities of our world which we usually prefer not to see. It is not light reading, but its rewards are an understanding of what is bright and what is dark in all of us.

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Love Your Job Love Your Life

Excellent resource!

From Making a Profit to Making a Difference: How to Launch Your New Career in Nonprofits
Richard M. King
Manufacturer: Planning/Communications
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ASIN: 1884587178

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Unprecedented numbers of entry-level workers to CEOs are racing to join the 10 million Americans working for non-profits. Applying 30 years experience in non-profit recruitment and management, King reveals the inside secrets for switching to non-profits: strategic volunteerism, building a non-profit contacts network, gaining credibility in a non-profit community, learning how non -profit leaders think and hire, writing effective resumes even when you lack any non-profit experience, and more.

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Love Your Job Love Your Life.......2005-03-23

Richard M. King has written a beautiful book about finding your life's purpose by working for a nonprofit organization or charity. From Making a Profit to Making a Difference is a step-by-step guide that leads the way through challenging transitions from a profit-oriented world to a people-focused world of nonprofit organizations. He shows you how to write an effective resume when applying for a nonprofit job and explains "strategic volunteerism."

Chapters:

1. Assimilating Into the Nonprofit Culture
2. Transferring Business Skills to the Nonprofit Sector
3. Classifying Your Nonprofit Interest
4. Strategic Volunteerism
5. Networking in the Nonprofit Sector
6. Resumes and Cover Letters for Nonprofit Jobs
7. Compensation in the Nonprofit Sector
8. Directory of Nonprofit Recruiters
9. Professional Fund Raising Consulting Firms
10. Selected Professional Associations
11. Sources of Philanthropic Information
12. Resource Collection

The author mainly wrote this book for business professionals who have been considering a new career in the nonprofit sector. The following may be of interest if you are considering a job change:

Identifying Your Transferable Skills

The broad scope of activities the nonprofit sector offers - lists of charitable purposes and causes

Questioners to determine your main interests - this helps you identify the type of nonprofit organization that interests you

If you have a desire to make a difference in the world, this book will encourage you to make the transition and enter a world where you start to enjoy your life and you actually love your job. If you are interested in volunteering, Richard M. King also offers quite a few chapters to help you determine your main interests.

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Excellent resource!.......2003-11-27

Even in our economic downturn, wonderful career opportunities exist -- and this book shows you where to look! Well-written and extensively researched, From Making A Profit to Making a Difference offers excellent advice and tons of practical information. This book is a must-read for everyone who wants a satisfying career making a positive difference in our world!

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You've saved some money. You've found a great house. Now what? The hardest part of buying a house is getting the financing arranaged well.

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A "must" for anyone buying a house.......1999-11-18

I picked this book up at the bookstore, mostly because it looked a lot less intimidating than the other books on buying a home (where's the cover for this book, Amazon?). It was so smart, so insightful, and so darn funny that I've ordered several more for my friends who are looking to buy. The author is a long-time mortgage lender who has seen just about everything, and offers advice from the trenches. If you want to own, not rent, buy this amazing book.

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This volume offers a systematic perspective on teacher workforce development, drawing on views that reflect local, direct, and national concerns about issues such as diversity in the workforce, recruitment and retention of teachers, effective professional development and compensation, and the effect of these workforce initiatives on teacher quality and student achievement.

The authors argue that current ways of thinking are inadequate for the nature of the work and future demands because of the neglect of the context, the lack of understanding of teacher career stages, and disregard of the "ripple effect" of educational policy. A coherent, cohesive approach must replace the fragmented and autonomous efforts that predominate today. The volume's authors demonstrate that until a more seamless and comprehensive human resource system is employed, widespread improvements in teacher quality are unlikely and the quality of learning will itself remain compromised.

Developing the professional workforce for adult literacy education (Policy brief)

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Developing the professional workforce for adult literacy education (Policy brief)
Susan L Lytle
Manufacturer: National Center on Adult Literacy
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Binding: Unknown Binding
ASIN: B0006P1GPW

Developing the Teacher Workforce V103 Pt1

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Developing the Teacher Workforce V103 Pt1
MA Smylie
Manufacturer: The National Society For The Study Of Ed
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Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000OPZIY4

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This Official History of the Royal Yacht has the full unprecedented support of Her Majesty the Queen and HRH Duke of Edinburgh. As part of his research the author has interviewed a cross section of those involved in the story of this great ship from members of the Royal Family through to the junior Royal Yachtsmen as well as those who built her and those involved in her preservation. Moreover, many of the photographs have been made available by the Ministry Of Defence and Royal Archives including a number of informal photographs of the Royal Family.

This is the only fully comprehensive book on the subject featuring exclusive first-hand accounts from members of the Royal Family, politicians, designers and crew

Written with the full support of the Royal Family and presenting numerous unpublished photographs and a full history of the yacht's career

Published to coincide with the 50th Anniversary of the launch of HMY Britannia

Copiously illustrated with over 200 photographs and artworks, many of which are in color

In addition to her many and varied official duties Britannia provided the Royal Family with a place to relax, in particular the Royal Family's annual cruise of the Western Isles and was also increasingly used with considerable success to promote British industry abroad. She was decommissioned on 11th December 1997 and subsequently preserved in Leith outside of Edinburgh in Scotland

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Louisiana Bird Watching: A Year-Round Guide
Bill Thompson III
Manufacturer: Cool Springs Press
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 1591861039
Release Date: 2004-10-20

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Like gardening, bird watching is a fast-growing regional hobby. Now, Cool Springs Press brings its proven method of successful state-specific gardening approach to bird watching guides. In collaboration with Bird Watcher's Digest, these bird watching guides provide accessible, credible advice.

The birds that frequent the backyards of Louisana differ from the birds that frequent the backyards of Tennessee. In addition to unique descriptions, each bird profile includes a range map to identify each bird's North American distribution. One hundred birds are profiled, each with a color photograph, to ensure accurate identification. A seasonal section informs the reader of:
Migrating birds that can be seen during that season
The foods and plants that can attract those birds
Where to go to view year-round and migrating birds

Cool Springs Press's partner, Bird Watcher's Digest, has sold more than 4 million copies of their booklets on bird species, bird habitat, feeding, and other related topics.

This series of books from Cool Springs Press targets the beginning bird watchers for ten states.

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