Feng Shui Design: From History and Landscape to Modern Gardens and Interiors

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Most authoritative book on Feng Shui ever!

Feng Shui Design: From History and Landscape to Modern Gardens and Interiors
Lin Yun , and Sarah Rossbach
Manufacturer: Viking Adult
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Binding: Hardcover
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ASIN: 0670882232

Book Description

Feng Shui (fung schway) originated in ancient China, as farmers sought to survive through finding harmony with nature, but in recent years it has moved to the West and entered the mainstream of the modern design world. Internationally renowned interior designers, architects, and landscapers are adopting feng shui precepts in their work, and stories abound of the remarkable, positive impact feng shui has had on people's lives. This informed and informative book offers a clear understanding of the historical roots of feng shui, its fundamental principles, and shows how they can be used practically today. With photographs of both classic and modern examples of feng shui in practice, Feng Shui Design offers inspiration and down-to-earth ideas for anyone to follow in considering home, garden, or office designs. Lavishly illustrated with color photographs, drawings, charts, plans, and original calligraphy by Master Lin Yun, Feng Shui Design will be required reading for designers, architects, and anyone wanting to explore this ancient art.

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wonderful.......2001-10-03

This book is made for anyone to understand. Through great pictures and words, it starts you off on the world of Feng Shui. The authors adhere to the modern branch of feng shui, which is great... how else can we know what to do with our computer and tv? great book! We painted out new business yellow inside to promote calm, and greens outside to promote growth. It's in the book.

Most authoritative book on Feng Shui ever!.......1998-09-20

Not only is this book very informative on the timely subject of Feng Shui, it is also beautifully illustrated. A must for your library!

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-Presents the secrets behind confident, successful painting of watercolor landscapes

-Readers will be able to apply techniques to their own work immediately

-Landscapes are the most popular painting subject amongst artists; watercolor the most popular medium Within the pages of this guide, readers will find a unique opportunity to learn from renowned artist Brian Ryder as he demonstrates his approaches and techniques for painting great watercolor landscapes with complete confidence.

Starting out with the basics, Ryder introduces the materials and equipment needed, then goes on to demonstrate his core drawing and watercolor techniques, providing readers with a thorough grounding that can be applied to all subject matter.

Ten marvelous step-by-step projects and a stunning gallery, filled with a wide selection of images from Brian's portfolio, offer readers the know-how and inspiration needed to create beautiful watercolor landscapes of their own.

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Painting Watercolour Landscapes with Confidence
Brian Ryder
Manufacturer: David & Charles
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0715327895

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Fellini's Faces. Vierhundertachtzehn Bilder aus Federico Fellini's Fotoarchiv
Federico Fellini , and Christian Strich
Manufacturer: Diogenes
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 3257003021

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Fellini's Faces
Christian Strich
Manufacturer: Henry Holt & Co (P)
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0030614791

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Fellini's Faces
Federico] Strich, Christian, editor [Fellini
Manufacturer: Holt, Rinehart and Winston
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000KVKHCU

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Many environmental damages are caused by substances which come into existence as undesired joint outputs in the production of desired goods. Whether an output is desired or not, however, is not an inherent property of the substance itself but depends on the context of production. This book studies in an interdisciplinary way the role of the potential ambivalence of joint outputs for the description and analysis of dynamic economy-environment interactions and for the design of environmental policy.

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You canÆt begin a career in real estate sales without a license. But before you get your license you must pass the PSI Real Estate Sales Exam. This book helps you pass the test on the first try. PSI Real Estate Sales Exam: The Complete Preparation Guide reviews material and has practice sales exams to ensure your success.

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buy for the cd alone.......2002-09-27

The book was very comprehensive and straight forward. I used it to study for the MD brokers' exam. Moreover, the included cd had the same questions that were on the test. I would recommend this book to anyone who is preparing for the sales or broker exam. It saved me $1,500.00 in education expenses since I had an option to take a course or not.

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Lots of people think about having an international career, but to most it seems impossible. This book helps turn those dreams into reality. Work Worldwide shows readers how to research, apply for, and get an international job. It includes quizzes to help define goals, culturally specific information for doing business in a foreign country, and advice for long- and short-term assignments; and it explains the basics of moving to a foreign country, such as visas, currency, and transportation.

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Terrible book.......2006-09-19

Didn't meet my needs at all. Badly written and a bit outdated.
Actually, I just gave it one star to balance out the so obviously fake reviews given in 2000. What, each reviewer has never reviewed anything else before or since writing a review for this book? Hmmm, I wonder if maybe the author or publisher had something to do with that.

Great Resource.......2003-12-31

This book really tells you what is necessary to start and have an international career! Fantastic!

Everything you ever wanted to know . . ........2002-08-18

If working in another country is in your career plans, you will find a treasure chest of valuable and important information in this book. Author Nancy Mueller is a recognized global career expert. It's obvious as you read these pages that this woman knows what she's talking about. What a resource to have for your international experience.

Some Americans who work in other countries do so by choice; others are assigned to overseas posts by their employers. This book works well for both situations, though it begins with lots of advice for people who are driving their own career choices. The introduction and the first couple of chapters are designed for people who are making this exciting decision on their own. The big question about how to find work abroad is fully explored to help you make educated decisions. Those first two chapters are Get Started---Focus and Get the Facts---Research.

Chapter 3 advises Get Connected---Network! Lots of dos and don'ts here, supplemented by an appendix listing the American Chamber of Commerce offices in other countries. Chapter 4: Get Support---Ask. Chapter 5---Prepare. See the pattern? Chapter by chapter, this book helps you get your act together for the idiosyncrasies of global work and life. You'll learn how to prepare your resume for international job-seeking, how to conduct interviews, how to follow-up, and even warnings about what kinds of mistakes to avoid.

Chapter 7 will help you navigate through the jungle of visas, work permits, and an international work contract. You'll learn about compensation, how to get ready for the move, and how to prepare for culture shock. Chapter 8, Acculturate, will give you a good lesson in etiquette, social customs, and even a set of social profiles country-by-country about some of the places you're most likely to go. Wherever you go, you'll probably come back . . . and that's not as easy as you might think. Chapter 9 will guide you through the readjustment. This is a good chapter to read during your decision-making process. Anticipating the return, is this really something you want to do?

Yes, at this point in the book, you'll still have questions. That's why you'll be delighted to see that chapter 10 starts with Frequently Asked Questions. You'll find all kinds of tips in this chapter that will deepen your understanding of the adventure that lies before you.

Extra value is provided by the appendices and index. You'll get a good reading list, internet resources, and even a list of foreign embassies in Washington, D.C.

If you're considering working abroad, read this book . . . with a highlighter handy!

Hard to Imagine a Better Resource.......2000-09-14

It's rare to find a book so thoroughly researched and so intelligently written that also offers such practical wisdom. Mueller's Work Worldwide is exceptionally informative, thorough, and useful. I doubt that I'll be looking for work abroad; I bought the book as a reference work on international relations. But, for someone contemplating a career in another country--any other country--I can't imagine a more helpful book. Check it out, see if you have a question that she hasn't anticipated. I doubt it.

Work Worldwide, WOW!.......2000-05-18

What a treasure! The author has really captured the essence of what it takes to work in a foreign country. In fact, I can't believe that anyone who has contemplated working outside the U.S. would not find the information in the book immensely valuable.

Customer Reviews:

OMG!!!!!.......2005-11-18

Whenever I gazed upon this exquisite literary work of art bordering on an apocalyptic level of Pulitzer Prize winning genius, I broke down and cried. Both of my young children were killed six years ago in a freak little tykes slide accident. The details are too gruesome and painful to recount. I think that this book speaks for itself to a degree that all the toy stores in the country should start selling guns to our children and not these dangerous toys. These tragedies must stop. Why isn't this book on the NY best sellers list or in Oprah's book club? THIS is the book that should be in every end table's top drawer of the cheesy hotels everywhere.

Killer Toys!.......2001-11-20

When my child was run over by a popping-ball "lawnmower", and killed... I became suddenly aware of the danger of toys. I have locally formed a group to raise awarness of the liability of the toy industry for allowing such lax standards to pass. In addition to our monthly toy burning, we all agree to read on book together on the evils of the toy industry. This book is so popular, it's been selected over a dozen times for book of the month.
Very compelling!

Very informative!.......1997-10-26

After my child was strangled too death on a dangerous toy, I searched the library over to see how this could happen. I found Mr. Swartz book "Toys That Don't Care". That book was really old and I called to see if he had written a newer one. Indeed he had! "Toys that Kill"...I was so shocked to learn about some of the things in this book. If you have children, if you KNOW children, this book is a must have! Several toys that *I* played with as a child were mentioned that are VERY dangerous. Toys that I now have in my child's toy box are in there! Please read this book, it could save a life!

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On September 11, 2001, the world looked in horror at one of the most nefarious acts of terrorism in history. Neamatollah Nojumi explains how Afghanistan became the base for radical fundamentalism and provides critical understanding of how internal divisions and the devastating effects of foreign involvement undermined the resilience of Afghanistan's communities, led to the rise of the Taliban, and now presents a unique challenge to international efforts at nation building. As the cycle of yesterday's allies becoming today's enemies turns once again, The Rise of the Taliban in Afghanistan provides crucial insight into the tangled interaction of domestic, regional, and international politics that have bedeviled outsiders, plagued Afghans, and that threaten, absent judgement based on insight, to be a quagmire for the United States in the years ahead. This is essential reading in our troubled times.

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The Rise of the Taliban in Afghanistan: Mass Mobilization, Civil War, and the Future of the Region.......2006-03-26

Background

1. Title and Subject. The rise of the Taliban in Afghanistan is an illustrated book in which the writer explains how Afghanistan became the base for radical fundamentalism. It also provides a critical understanding of how internal divisions and the devastating effects of foreign interference undermines the resilience of Afghanistan communities, led to the rise of Taliban ultimately present a unique challenge to international efforts to nation building.

2. Author. Neamatollah Nojumi was raised in Afghanistan and also participated in the Mujahideen fight against the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan. He also contributed to humanitarian efforts in providing medical and other related services to those Afghans who have suffered from the external and internal fighting. He is a frequent speaker on the politics of Afghanistan.

3. Thesis The author objective is to inform the instructive analysis to help the readers to fathorn the diverse complexities as well as to provide the critical context to understand the obstacles and opportunities ahead in achieving peace in Afghanistan.

Contents

4. The book is basically divided into four main elements, Socio-political differences, Mass Mobilization, Civil War and the future of the region.

(a) Socio-Political Differences Neamatollah Nojumi describes about the events of massive political, social and cultural changes as a result of the April 1978 COUP D'ETAT by the People Democratic Party of Afghanistan (PDPA) followed by Soviet invasion in December 1979, lasted for almost ten years. The PDPA attempted to move Afghanistan from a pre-industrial Society to a political establishment for paving the way towards socialism. Since the people in Afghanistan lived, traditionally, under Communal Codes of autonomy and individual freedom, therefore PDPA was unable to foresee the depth of these codes. IT ultimately caused massive violent confrontation between Afghan Communities and the PDPA-led government.

(b) Mass Mobilization The writer describes that the mass mobilization is the result of clash between masses and government which occurred as a result of political, social and economic interaction. The Afghan mass mobilization revolves around three groups. The leftist (pro-and anti-Moscow) the radical Islamic political parties (the Ikhwanis and Wahabis) and the nationalist/Islamic political parties. The role of Afghan Mujahideen in the process of Mass Mobilization is very important because of their internal divisions. The political leaders in the PDPA and Mujahideen organization failed to provide a viable solution in the course of decades of war and violence.

(c) Civil War Neamatollah Nojumi comments that after the Soviet withdrawal from Afghanistan in 1989, the lack of trust between Mujahideen and government under Najeebullah led to civil war in Afghanistan. The severe confrontation between Iran-based leaders, the Pakistan-based leader and the external front leaders raised the issue of power-sharing. Another dichotomy arose over the issue of ethnic confrontation between Pashtuns, Tajiks, Hazaras and Uzbiks. The failure of the field Commanders to form an interim government in Afghanistan contributed to the eruption of civil war. The unanticipated rise of Taliban in 1994 from Southern Village of Qandhar, fall of Heart and entering Kabul in September, 1996 was an important military and political strategy for the Taliban. Although Taliban gained control of 80 percent of Afghanistan after fall of Mazar-e-Sharif, yet Ahmed Shah Masood was only northern leader to save the core of his fighters.

(d) Future of the Region As per writer, the essence of national, regional and international politics is of paramount importance to pave the way in the political settlement of a futuristic Afghanistan. One can realize the current regional and international interests with regard to situation in Afghanistan and more importantly, the impact of Afghanistan in the regional stability.

Evaluation

5. The evaluation of the book is as follows:
(a) The author is unable to cover the subject as his biased approach towards neighbouring countries was evident throughout the book.
(b) The book is a good effort at portraying the reasons for the rise of the Taliban.
(c) The shortcoming in thesis and conclusion, however, is its approach, narrative at the expense of analysis.
(d) The Rise of Taliban is interesting to read for the victories of Taliban through their military and political strategy.
(e) The book, has 260 pages and was first published in 2002 by `PALGRAVE' formerly Macmillan Press Ltd, New York (USA)

information is a dangerous thing.......2006-03-25

read this book written by an afghani to get a broader understanding of the region.though this book was published in the mid 90's as you read it you'll not be sure if you're reading on afghan. during the 80's or iraq under US occupation today.

Good overview of the rise of forces leading to Bin Laden........2004-11-18

This slim volume gives a theory, which ultimately let the likes of Osama/Usama Bin Laden, and the leadership of the Taliban, take over in Afghanistan, and their relationship to the 11 September, 2001 (9/11) attacks and the aftermath (in the Epilogue). Gives a theory of mass revolt + mass participation + mass organisation (organization) = mass mobilisation (mobilization) in which the author provides a framework for groups, like Al-Qaeda, operate. Further, the book gives a historical perspective on how the competition between "secular" and "religious" forces have shaped the rise of groups, like Al-Qaeda and the Taliban, in Afghanistan. The author proffers a theory to limit the effects of terrorism, and the increasing numbers of disaffected Afghans, for example, or as in Iraq, Iraqis; who join militant Islamic groups, due to a lack of stabilisation (stabilization) in the country, to provide for a stabilised [stabilized] country and to work to support a more stable government, in particular, the United States in its foreign policy and not just to (as in Iraq) "bomb the people into submission" (n)or "to support a 'puppet' regime, either of which leads to the sort of militancy which the U.S. forces are now facing in Afghanistan and in Iraq [as part of a failed foreign policy, continuing through many administrations; especially the (newly)"reelected" one in the U.S.]. Worth a look.

Don't bother.......2003-08-05

The Publisher's Weekly review is spot on. The actual discussion of the Taliban doesn't show until the middle of the book! This book appears to be a poorly written and overly-detailed college essay that publishers decided to inflict on the unsuspecting public during a time when they knew it would sell. Don't bother.

The Rise of the Taliban in Afghanistan: Mass Mobilization, Civil War, and the Future of the Region

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The Rise of the Taliban in Afghanistan: Mass Mobilization, Civil War, and the Future of the Region
Neamatollah Nojumi
Manufacturer: Palgrave Macmillan
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000OTG9S4

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The Rise of the Taliban in Afghanistan: Mass Mobilization, Civil War, and the Future of the Region

ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: 0641514034

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From the Publisher On September 11, 2001, the World Looked in Horror at One of the most nefarious acts of terrorism in history. Neamatollah Nojumi explains how Afghanistan became the base for radical fundamentalism and provides a critical understanding of how internal divisions and the devastating effects of foreign involvement undermined the resilience of Afghanistan's communities, led to the rise of the Taliban, and now present a unique challenge to international efforts at nation building. As the cycle of yesterday's allies becoming today's enemies turns once again, The Rise of the Taliban in Afghanistan provides crucial insight into the tangled interactions of domestic, regional, and international politics that have bedeviled outsiders, plagued Afghans, and that threaten, absent judgment based on insight, to be a quagmire for the United States in the years ahead. This is essential reading in our troubled times.

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This collection provides an in-depth look at some of the most provocative civilizations and religions in history. With photographs, maps, and colored illustrations this text provides an understanding of the politics and culture of ancient civilizations, and the origins of world religions.

Con un texto atractivo, mapas, fotgrafías e ilustraciones, esta colección descubre la profunidad de algunos de los espisodios mas transcendentes de la humanidad. Estos libros se adentran en los antiguos politícos y las culturas de Grecia, de Roma y de las civilizaciones precolombianas y descubren con un riguroso tratamiento histórico el origen y significado de las religiones, del Islam y de los lugares biblicos.

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For traveling birders.......2003-04-27

This is an excellent resource and dare I say a "must" for anyone birding Alabama. It is much more current and informative than the Birder's guide to Alabama and Mississippi. It includes detailed directions and summaries as well as bar charts for frequency and distribution of Alabama species. This is particularly helpful because the range maps in most field guides are notoriously inaccurate. If you're a beginner however and you need help with identification, get a field guide - not this.

The Birds aren't there..........2001-06-08

Lots of great information, BUT no pictures... So - if you see a bird, you have to read three paragraphs before you can figure out what it is - maybe...

Birder's Guide to Alabama and Mississippi (Birder's Guide)

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Birder's Guide to Alabama and Mississippi (Birder's Guide)
Ray Vaughan
Manufacturer: Gulf Publishing
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0884150550

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Ramble through the varied habitats and remarkable scenery of Alamba and Mississippi with this terrific birding location guide. Vist more than 125 parks, forests, shores and lakes, including spectacular Dauphin Island --one of the most impressive migration hot spots in the United States.

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Birder's Guide to Alabama & Mississippi
Ray Vaughan
Manufacturer: Houston Gulf Publishing Company 1994.
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000NV9RPK

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