250 Years of Lomonosov Porcelain: St. Petersburg 1744-1994 (Tauris Parke Book)

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Ranging from snuff-boxes to monumental, multi-figured centerpieces for the Tsar, the display of masterpieces featured in this book reveal Peter the Great's fascination with porcelain--the "white gold." Porcelain was invented at the court of Saxony in 1718 which led some 25 years later to the establishment of the Imperial Porcelain Factory in St. Petersburg. The tradition of fine manufacturing established there continued through the Imperial and Soviet eras, but it was the demands of the factory's Imperial and aristocratic patrons in the 18th century that led to the wonderfully high artistic and technical standards that are still upheld today.

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A Must Have for a Collector or an Admirer!.......2003-12-09

THIS BOOK IS A MUST HAVE even if you just admire the Imperial Russian or Lomonosov Porcelain! Terrific photographs, listing of markings since 1744 is a must-have! You'll be able to tell the difference between $100,000 and $10 piece!

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"With the help of this book . . . it is possible to create realistic-looking birds that . . . actually fly . . . will be snapped up by paper-airplane builders, since these models resemble them closely in purpose and technique, but add a new and colorful dimension to the genre. . . . directions for folding, cutting, gluing, and coloring are accompanied by line drawings . . . they are fairly easy to follow."--School Library Journal. 96 pages (all in color), 8 1/2 x 10.

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Paper Birds That Fly Book & Kit
Norman Schmidt
Manufacturer: Sterling
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0806995386

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When you see all the winged wonders in Paper Birds That Fly, you'll want to bring each one to life and, using the materials in this kit, you can! More than simply folding paper, learn about how flight works, why wings work so well, and about actual diving and soaring patterns specific to each bird. These are just a few of the fabulous bird airplanes you can create: Blue Jays, Canadian Geese, Flamingos, Great Horned Owls, Robins, and 10 more beautiful birds--and that's just what's in the book! Everything's here in this amazing kit--the full-color book Paper Birds That Fly, 50 sheets of special white paper, 10 sheets each of 6 brilliant colors, 4 colored pens, 1 plastic ruler, a kid-safe glue stick, and a pair of safety scissors. Bonus: a special stencil for tracing, and fabulous feather and wing patterns to give your birds real, authentic markings. Now just let your imagination take off and make 110 different paper birds--that fly like real ones!

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the best book on aspen trees that I've ever read!.......1998-06-02

John Fielder's eye for the aspen tree is marvelous. Whether the trees are tall,short, fat or thin, John always uses the most to capture their beauty. Truely a classic that everyone should purchase.

A century of vegetation change in the San Juan Mountains, Colorado: An analysis using repeat photography [An article from: Forest Ecology and Management]

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A century of vegetation change in the San Juan Mountains, Colorado: An analysis using repeat photography [An article from: Forest Ecology and Management]
J.L. Zier , and W.L. Baker
Manufacturer: Elsevier
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Digital

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ASIN: B000RR9XB8

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This digital document is a journal article from Forest Ecology and Management, published by Elsevier in 2006. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Media Library immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Repeat photography samples were used to analyze how the structure and site-specific distribution of forests may or may not have changed during the past century in the San Juan Mountains, Colorado. Systematic evaluation of 146 photosets was combined with field observations to identify trends in vegetation change. Both conifers and deciduous trees (e.g., aspen) have increased in extent. Forest recovery from large disturbances that occurred during Euro-American settlement contributed substantially to this increase. Trees also encroached into grass/shrublands, but less than half of photosets show tree invasion, and invasion is more common in small grass/shrubland openings interspersed with forest than in large openings. Establishment of conifers into willow wetlands was common. Photosets show aspen regenerating along boundary edges of both self-replacing stands and seral stands, and persistence in many stands even in the presence of conifers. A visible trend towards the loss of native bunchgrasses and increases in less palatable species is documented in the photosets, and is a testimony to the ecological impacts of livestock grazing.

Pest conditions at Aspen Mountain Ski Resort, Aspen ranger district, White River National Forest, Colorado (Biological evaluation)

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Pest conditions at Aspen Mountain Ski Resort, Aspen ranger district, White River National Forest, Colorado (Biological evaluation)
Peter A Angwin
Manufacturer: USDA Forest Service
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Unknown Binding

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This landmark case study presents the first full-fledged examination of work organizations in Arab society. The author has chosen two organizations for study--a commercial bank and a tax bureau--focusing on organizational characteristics, employee attitudes, employee behaviors, similarities and discontinuities in societal values, and cultural context. His analysis vividly demonstrates that the values and behaviors displayed in work environments have implications for societal values, organization theory, and development theory. Divided into three sections, the book first offers a detailed picture of each organization within its cultural setting. The study also compares and contrasts the two organizations, paying particular attention to their structures. Successive chapters explore how each organization reflects or deviates from the wider cultural context in which it operates, and assess each in terms of a life cycle theory of organizational evolution. Concluding chapters utilize theories of change and economic development to help explicate each organization's particular dynamics and pattern of evolution.

The Bank and The Bureau: Organizational Development in the Middle East

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The Bank and The Bureau: Organizational Development in the Middle East
Robert B. Cunningham
Manufacturer: Praeger Publishers
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000ORCLBA

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This is the only comprehensive guide to starting your own business the Christian way.

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The Nuthatches is based on the European Nuthatch, with comparative information on the other west Paleartic and world species. Comparisons with other nuthatch species provide general perspectives on biological species separation problems.

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Penelope Nuthatch and the Big Surprise
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Penelope Nuthatch and the Big Surprise
David Gavril
Manufacturer: Abrams Books for Young Readers
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 0810957620

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In the vein of James Marshall, this picture book provides a gentle lesson about sulking.

With humor and a light touch, this story shows that sometimes a bad attitude is the only obstacle to a good time. Silly Penelope Nuthatch receives a letter from her friend Luther Crow promising an unforgettable surprise outing. When she sees a rave newspaper review of Swan Lake, calling it "unforgettable," she assumes Luther is taking her to the ballet. Unfortunately for Penelope, her surprise is a trip to the splashy, sticky, sweaty water park. Pouting and drooping, she sulks her way through the park until she realizes that the right attitude, not location, is the difference between a bad and a good day.

Children will delight in the wildly populated world of Penelope Nuthatch, filled with animals of all shapes and sizes. In addition, kids will relate to Penelope's enthusiasm and pouts, while also feeling pleasantly superior to the silly bird.

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Penelope Nuthatch and the Big Surprise.......2006-05-20

While Penelope Nuthatch imagines spending a wonderful day with her friend, his surprise initially disappoints her. Readers or listeners will cheer as she decides to have fun and not disappoint her friend. Gavril's wonderfully funny story and fine illustrations that tell the story as well will have children clamoring to have the story read again and again. For Hector and the Noisy Neighbor fans, look for Hector to appear in one of the scenes. Remember Hector love to read.

Grrreat!!.......2006-05-14

I purchased this book because I love the author's previous book, 'Hector and the Noisy Neighbor' which my 4 year old also loves. Penelope is a great character and the lesson of going with the flow after a disappointment is one even adults can learn from. My son wanted to read the book over and over when we first bought it. There are subtle jokes to keep parents entertained as well. Sometimes, I find myself reading the book when my son is not around! The illustrations are also very clever; my son loved Penelope's costume changes. If you look carefully you'll see some characters in the background from the 'Hector' book. I think anyone would enjoy it.

THE BLUE LION - And Other Essays: The Shy Fathers; Fear; The Nuthatch; Cigarette Pictures; The Sweep; Afternoon Tea; Out of Print; Going for a Walk; Looking Through a Microscope; Wonders; The Morals of Bird's Nesting; On Being Rather Ill; What Everybody

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THE BLUE LION - And Other Essays: The Shy Fathers; Fear; The Nuthatch; Cigarette Pictures; The Sweep; Afternoon Tea; Out of Print; Going for a Walk; Looking Through a Microscope; Wonders; The Morals of Bird's Nesting; On Being Rather Ill; What Everybody
Robert Lynd
Manufacturer: Methuen
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000GLF3YG

Chickadees, Tits, Nuthatches, and Treecreepers

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An excellent reference for beginner or expert

Chickadees, Tits, Nuthatches, and Treecreepers
Simon Harrap , and David Quinn
Manufacturer: Princeton University Press
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

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Pigeons and Doves: A Guide to Pigeons and Doves of the World

ASIN: 0691010838

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The chickadees, titmice, nuthatches, and treecreepers include some of the best-known birds in the world. They also number among them some species so rare that they have been seen by only a handful of birdwatchers. This is the first guide to cover all of these families across the globe. The comprehensive text provides extensive information about each species, including identification, description, vocalizations, geographical distribution and variation, habits, habitats, breeding biology, and relationships. Beautifully drawn full-color plates detail all of the species, and the book includes over 100 color maps and additional line drawings. This is the only guide of its kind. It covers the many members of these popular bird families, which count among them chickadees, titmice, penduline tits, Verdin, Bushtit, long-tailed tits, nuthatches, treecreepers and Wallcreeper. With its worldwide coverage, the book reaches far beyond Europe and North America to encompass the many exciting species to be found in Africa and Asia. Its illustrations are similarly unique and extensive. The author is a well- known writer who is on the editorial board of Birding World magazine and a regular contributor to Bird Watching. The illustrator is an award-winning artist who has been named "Bird Illustrator of the Year" by British Birds magazine. Here is an authoritative guidebook that will appeal to both casual birders and professional ornithologists alike. It is a wonderful resource for anyone who has a birdfeeder and for everyone with an interest in birds.

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An excellent reference for beginner or expert.......1998-09-15

Chickadees,Tits,Nuthatches & Treecreepers is one of those outstanding reference books that are so rare to find. The first section contains extensive information on classification and biology of Chickadees,creepers, etc. It also contains magnificent color plates of the species covered with notes on identifying features of each species. The rest of the book contains detailed and comprehensive information on the range, habitat, breeding, migration, and distribution of each species. This is a must have book for the serious birder, ornithology students, educators, and researchers. What an indispensible reference book!!!!

The Golden Home and High School Encyclopedia - Volume 12 - Mirror-Nuthatch

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The Golden Home and High School Encyclopedia - Volume 12 - Mirror-Nuthatch
Golden Press
Manufacturer: Golden Press
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000V2KODU

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The Golden Home and High School Encyclopedia - Volume 12 - Mirror-Nuthatch
Golden Press
Manufacturer: Golden Press
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000V2PRHS

THE GOLDEN HOME AND HIGH SCHOOL ENCYCLOPEDIA VOLUME XII

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THE GOLDEN HOME AND HIGH SCHOOL ENCYCLOPEDIA VOLUME XII
MIRROR & NUTHATCH
Manufacturer: THE GOLDEN PRESS
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000VD9KCU

The Green Book of Birds in America: Warblers, Chickadees, Kinglets, Nuthatches, Tanagers, Thrushes, Waxwings, Vireos, Etc.

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The Green Book of Birds in America: Warblers, Chickadees, Kinglets, Nuthatches, Tanagers, Thrushes, Waxwings, Vireos, Etc.
Frank G. Ashbrook
Manufacturer: Whitman Publishing Company
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000H8EQLO

The green book of birds of America: Warblers, chicadees, kinglets, nuthatches, tanagers, thrushes, waxwings, vireos, etc

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The green book of birds of America: Warblers, chicadees, kinglets, nuthatches, tanagers, thrushes, waxwings, vireos, etc
Frank G. Ashbrook , and Paul Moller
Manufacturer: Whitman Pub. Co
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: B0007EYEW4

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