The Library of Congress: The Art and Architecture of the Thomas Jefferson Building

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A handsomely illustrated tribute to the Library of Congress building, published to coincide with its one hundredth anniversary. Arguably the most beautifully decorated building in the United States, the Library of Congress building (recently renamed the Jefferson Building) is celebrating its one hundredth anniversary this year after an eighty million dollar restoration that returned it to its original state. Designed by John L. Smithmeyer and completed in 1897 at a cost of under seven million dollars, the building is enhanced by the art of over forty sculptors and painters whose ranks include such notables as Herbert Adams, Kenyon Cox, Edward Clark Potter, Louis Saint-Gaudens, and John Quincy Adams Ward. The planning and construction are detailed in John Y. Cole's essay, followed by discussions by Henry Hope Reed, Richard Murray, and Thomas P. Somma of the decorations, paintings, and sculptures. The volume concludes with a study of the restoration by Barbara Wolanin, a chronology, a glossary of architectural and decorative terms, and a biographical dictionary of all the artists, architects, and designers who worked on the building. Throughout, noted photographer Anne Day's color images enhance this splendid book.

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BEAUX ART CLASSIC.......2006-10-24

It's odd that many friends of mine that visit D.C., dont bother seeing this spectacular building. This book does a fine job, through vivid, crisp images and historical text, to impress upon the reader the importance of this famous structure, as a fine architectural set piece and as the nations library. I always love the story of how Jefferson sold his book collection to the library for a ridiculous sum, to settle his always present debts, it was hardly a philanthropic jesture, but then with Jefferson it was always about him anyway, great man in many ways, but deep down a cold narcassist..anyway, getting back to the building, its essentially a copy of the paris opera of Napoleon III's Second Empire, with some changes, but definitly the opera house was the inspiration for this building, Garnier's estate should have demanded royalties it was so close, at any rate, very good book on a most deserving subject, I really cant imagine anyone being disappointed in this book, if they have any interest at all in this building.

An inside view of Washington's best kept secret........1998-12-07

As the illustrator of the Jefferson building's overview for the book (pp.276-277), I had the rare privilege of walking through many of the areas of the Jefferson building not open to the public. Entering the Great Hall for the first time, I was caught off guard by its extraordinary beauty. Being a native Washingtonian, I was surprised that such a lavishly decorated structure existed here in Washington, D.C. The overall impression of the interior is more that of the Paris Opera House, than a government building. This beautiful book, with its many photographic details of the interior, allows the reader to recreate that sense of awe that I experienced walking through the entrance. With Anne Day's vivid photos, and the Libary's wonderful history, this book should be a welcome addition to anyone's personal library. Once you see the book, I suspect you may modify your itinerary for your next trip to Washington. This gem of a building is definitely worth a visit.

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How Artists Use Line and Tone (Flux, Paul, Seeing and Feeling Art.)
Paul Flux
Manufacturer: Heinemann
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Binding: Library Binding

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A practical how-to guide to photographing airplanes for anyone from air show enthusiasts to those aspiring to be professional aviation photographers. Mansfield discusses equipment, film, composition, and technique as well as furnishing important information on where to access military, vintage, and commercial aircraft. 100 color photos.

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Great advice!.......2007-08-30

This book definitely is a must-have for anyone interested in fine-tuning the art of aviation photography. It gives you tips on composition, camera settings, framing, lighting, and style.

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Set of 3 mysteries in Janet Evanovich's Stephanie Plum series. Includes: To the Nines, Ten Big Ones, and Eleven on Top.

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NJ Fan.......2007-06-08

Love Evanovich. Have read nearly all the Plum novels, and they never fail to give me a laugh. Nice, easy, light reading when you want to escape from the world. Of course NJ is my world, so they really speak to me.

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The Big Eight
Mark Stevens
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Boy's big generosity reaps own reward.(Fires)(Eight-year-old Ian Johnson sought donations of money and toys for six children after a fire destroyed all ... from: The Register-Guard (Eugene, OR)

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This digital document is an article from The Register-Guard (Eugene, OR), published by The Register Guard on May 4, 2004. The length of the article is 623 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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"Poignant and powerful, this work is a tribute to the dignity of the human spirit. It should be required reading for policymakers on both sides of the political border separating Mexico and the United States."

—Vicki L. Ruiz, Professor of History and Women's Studies, Arizona State University

Published originally as La flor mas bella de la maquiladora, this beautifully written book is based on interviews the author conducted with more than fifty Mexican women who work in the assembly plants along the U.S.-Mexico border. A descriptive analytic study conducted in the late 1970s, the book uses compelling testimonials to detail the struggles these women face.

The experiences of women in maquiladoras are attracting increasing attention from scholars, especially in the context of ongoing Mexican migration to the country's northern frontier and in light of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). This book is among the earliest accounts of the physical and psychological toll exacted from the women who labor in these plants. Iglesias Prieto captures the idioms of these working women so that they emerge as dynamic individuals, young and articulate personalities, inexorably engaged in the daily struggle to change the fundamental conditions of their exploitation.

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Norma I.; Stone, Michael (translator); Winkler, Gabrielle (translat Prieto
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21st Century Complete Medical Guide to Bipolar Disorder and Manic-Depressive Illness, Authoritative NIH, CDC, and FDA Documents, Clinical References, and ... Information for Patients and Physicians
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This up-to-date electronic book on CD-ROM provides the best collection available anywhere of official Federal government information and documents on the subject of bipolar disorder and manic-depressive illness. This CD-ROM uses next-generation search technology that allows complete indexing and makes all files on the disc fully searchable. For patients, practical information is provided in clearly written patient education documents. For medical professionals, doctor reference tools and texts have detailed technical information and clinical background material.

Bipolar disorder, also known as manic-depressive illness, is a brain disorder that causes unusual shifts in a person's mood, energy, and ability to function. Different from the normal ups and downs that everyone goes through, the symptoms of bipolar disorder are severe. They can result in damaged relationships, poor job or school performance, and even suicide. This thoroughly researched collection presents vital information from many authoritative sources: National Institutes of Health (NIH), National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). Contents include clinical and medical Information, with information on risk groups, signs, symptoms, testing, diagnosis, and treatment.

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A World War II marine officer who survived three major campaigns in the Pacific offers an authentic and compelling picture of tank warfare in this chronicle of his experiences. From the grueling combat in the rain forest of Bougainville to the fierce assault on Guam and the vicious struggle for Iwo Jima, Bertram Yaffe balances the realities of combat with personal reflections on the nature of humanity and courage under horrifying circumstances.

With wry humor he takes us inside the mind of a young tank officer wrestling with the concept of war and his own need to square rationalism with an intuitive, sometimes mystical, view of reality. As a result, Yaffe shares with us the meditations and avenues of contemplation that helped him survive the grotesque experience of war and cope with the stress that so often follows extreme battlefield ordeals. Central to his ability to deal with these problems, we learn, were his deep feelings for his wife and the important family bonds their marriage helped restore--their Russian-Jewish grandfathers were brothers separated during the Russo-Japanese War.

With this multilayered fabric as a backdrop, Yaffe puts the reader in the center of artillery and mortar storms, in the path of a sake-crazed Japanese attack, aboard an LST during a kamikaze raid, and beside tank crews rescuing besieged marines at Cushman's Pocket--men whose bravery prompted Admiral Nimitz to proclaim that "among the Americans who served on Iwo Island uncommon valor was a common virtue." Yaffe's success at weaving these fragments into a deeply considered and compelling picture of war in the Pacific makes this a book with broad general appeal that can withstand the close scrutiny of Marine Corps veterans.

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Fragments of War : A Marine's Personal Journey.......2000-02-17

I was going to write a long review of this excellent book, but I think that would only spoil the experience for new readers. It's enough to say that if you want to see the face of war through the eyes of a sensitive, educated and articulate warrior, then this is a must read. It's a slim volume, but heavily laden with food for thought. Mr. Yaffe relates some of his experiences in the Pacific War, especially on the hellish cauldron known as Iwo Jima. In the process we learn as much about him and his search for meaning in the midst of utter madness, as we do about the experiences of his tank crews. I'm very glad I found this book; it will keep me thinking for some time to come.

Highly Recommended.......1999-07-12

This is an incredible book! I find it very difficult to describe since it is so unlike anything else I have read about the War in the Pacific. World War II veterans are notorious for not talking about their battle experience. Thank you Mr. Yaffe for sharing your memories and unique perspective. I am beginning to understand what my father went through on Iwo Jima...

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Tierney's highly acclaimed Women's Studies Encyclopedia has become the standard in the field, but research on women has proceeded rapidly since its publication. Feminist thought has grown and branched out, and women's conditions have changed markedly in some areas. This revised and expanded edition will meet the continuing need for a multidisciplinary reference tool on all facets of the female condition. With close to 400 contributors, it expands coverage of such areas as violence against women, women in public life, and women in specific countries and regions. Many of the articles are new or completely rewritten, while others have been updated or expanded. The encyclopedia contains information about women from all fields and disciplines of study, written in non-specialist language accessible to all readers. It will continue to be a useful resource for students and scholars doing research outside their fields, and the interested layperson.

Women's Studies Encyclopedia, Revised and Expanded Edition, Vol. 1,A-F

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Women's Studies Encyclopedia, Revised and Expanded Edition, Vol. 1,A-F
Helen Tierney
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Binding: Paperback
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Women's Studies Encyclopedia: Revised and Expanded Edition
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Women's Studies Encyclopedia: Revised and Expanded Edition
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The late Helen Tierney's Women's Studies Encyclopedia, one of the most acclaimed and widely-used reference sources in the field since its publication in 1989, was recently expanded and updated to include the latest research on the collective experiences of women. Library Journal named the first edition a Best Reference Book, calling it "a landmark achievement." Now GEM makes every word of the printed set instantly accessible to students and scholars in one searchable database, available in CD-ROM/network or online formats. The electronic version of Women's Studies Encyclopedia includes over 700 alphabetically arranged entries by 425 scholars, offering a wide range of feminist perspectives with the ease of point and click navigation.

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Have you ever seen a cedar waxwing? Do you know what habitat a roadrunner prefers? Or how many eggs a ruby-throated hummingbird lays, and what its nest looks like? This guide will answer your questions about Texas birds, and its beautiful photographs will help you recognize them.

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