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Capturing the likeness of animals on paper is a rewarding challenge for any artist. Domesticated dogs, our most familiar furry friends, bring forth a unique blend of trials for artists trying to replicate their features accurately. The incredible range of breeds, colors, sizes and shapes is further enhanced by the never-ending poses each can assume, from sitting and sleeping to working and fighting. Each dog is, at best, an individual, and bringing forth those special aspects of each animal's character will make any artist's drawings come to life. Artist Melvyn Petterson offers advice for capturing the essence of these animals, both young and old, purebreds and mutts, along with tips for portraying their features accurately, drawing fur in different media, and mastering a range of poses. * A practical guide to capturing one's dog on paper, with easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions * Covers all aspects of drawing dogs in different media, including charcoal, graphite pencil, watercolor pencils and oil pastels * Illustrated with an inspiring collection of dog drawings that will appeal to artists and animal lovers
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Excellent Guide to drawing dogs!!!.......2004-01-06
I have spent lots of money on "learn to draw" books that detailed simple sketches, practice drawings and lack of detail. I was looking for a book that focused on key features, expressions, detailed aspects such as fur, coats, faces and color. I am happy to say I found my book!
Although this book may not be for the beginner, for those who have some knowledge and experience of drawing and pencil shading it is a wonderful guide to drawing our beloved K-9s!
I highly recommend this book, it has gone beyond the expectations I had for it.
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Dogs and how to draw them
Amy Hogeboom
Manufacturer: Vanguard Press
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Dogs and How to Draw Them
Melvyn Petterson
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Dogs: How To Draw Them
Frank Childers
Manufacturer: Library Associates
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The Glory of Venice: Art in the Eighteenth Century
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From the Advanced Tactics series. Explores aspects of races and character classes never before examined and allows players to fully recognize the potential of their characters. Featuring character paths that allow players to develop without the need for prestige classes and what options are available at epic level and beyond, these books are truly the next stage of character development. This book details the bard, one of the core classes.
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Valoracion Economica Calidad Ambiental
Diego Azqueta Oyarzun
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Commercial Bank Investment Management Manual
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- Comprehensive text
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The Unions and the Democrats: An Enduring Alliance (ILR Press Books)
Taylor E. Dark
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The Future of Organized Labor in American Politics
ASIN: 0801487331 |
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Although labor unions have faced a decline in membership in recent decades, they have not necessarily lost their political clout. This timely book illuminates the inner dynamics of labor's relationship to the American political system over the past generation. It examines organized labor from the Johnson administration to the end of Clinton's first term, showing that labor's alliance with the Democratic Party has endured despite changes in the economy and the revival of conservatism.
Drawing on extensive interviews with union leaders and lobbyists, Taylor E. Dark provides a historical perspective often lacking in studies of union political involvement. He compares the relationship of presidents Johnson, Carter, and Clinton with labor and analyzes cases of union involvement in legislative lobbying, executive decision-making, and both congressional and presidential elections.
The book explores such topics as the effects of political reform on union power, the development of union legislative goals, and the impact of unions on economic policymaking, and also evaluates the controversy over union campaign spending in the 1996 elections. It demonstrates that labor's evolving alliance with the Democrats continues to shape America.
For Taylor Dark's update on unions and democrats, please visit his website at http://members.aol.com/oscuro/index.html
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Comprehensive text.......2006-03-18
Covers pretty much everything about unions in national politics from the early 1960s to 2001, with a strong argument for the resiliency of the union/Democrat alliance.
An excellent work on unions in American politics.......1999-01-24
This book provides a thorough and well-written account of the role of labor unions in the Democratic party since the 1960s. I found its argument that the unions were more effective than commonly believed to be quite interesting and (mostly) convincing. Simply put, this is the most comprehensive and detailed book on this subject currently available, and should be the starting point for all future discussions of union political activity. The chapters on Congress and on the Clinton administration were especially good at overturning some commonly-held notions about a break in union/Democrat relations.
This work should be of interest not only to academics, but also to union activists and anyone interested in the current nature of Democratic party coalitions.
A useful antidote to the wishful thinking of labor activists.......1998-12-30
*The Unions & the Democrats* is a decisive rejoinder to those who claim American labor is in a period of resurgence and renewal. In fact, as Professor Dark amply illustrates, labor's role as an adjunct to the Democrat Party has remained consistent over the years, fending off challenges from 'Left' and 'Right' alike, so far as those terms have any real meaning in the lexicon of reformist American politics. The book is especially strong on the period since 1964, when American labor came into its own, emerging from its anti-Communist past to actively promote Democratic party values from the war in Vietnam to civil rights, all the while remaining firm as an agency of class control. The fundamental relationship between the labor movement and the Democrats remains, as Professor Dark is happy to remind us, fundamentally unchanged.
There is, too, excellent sections detailing the controversy surrounding labor spending during the 1996 presidential campaign and the effect of 'New Democrats' like Clinton to better 'rationalize' the union/Democrat relationship. In fact, an argument can be made that Clinton himself better exemplifies the values of the traditional union member than his more 'activist' counterparts. Professor Dark's conclusions will challenge, in fact, a number of activists' sacred cows, though in an even-handed and fair manner.
Anyone looking for a good resume of 'New Labor' and its possibilities would be well-served by reading *The Unions & the Democrats*. Pay special attention to section on contemporary organizing. Professor Dark himself appears a likely candidate for the new type of union member, seeming as he is one of many 'casual' workers in the new non-tenure academic workplace.
A good overview of sources is included, many of which suggest avenues for future research.
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This updated edition outlines the latest advances in the causes, treatments, and understanding of AD/HD, a common and troubling disorder. From an explanation of the newest theory about self-control and what it has to do with AD/HD to the failures of education, Fowler gives parents practical and necessary information from the most respected researchers and practitioners in the field.
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I would like to explain why I didn't like this book..........2005-07-10
and why I did not find this book helpful.
My child is now eleven, the same age as Mary Fowler's child is at the end of the book. I picked up this book at the library because, after going through so many years, I thought it might be nice to see another parent's perspective.
Well, first it was nice to see that there is another child on this planet who is my son's twin! As far as behavior is concerned. That was *nice* to read about! On the other hand, her perspective is very different from mine on a lot of issues. She went a completely different route than we did - she had her child diagnosed with ADHD, and treated medically, and also she put him in a special program. We chose not do any of those things, but not because we didn't want to deal with it, rather, we felt a different approach would work better.
We did not want to go the medical route because we did not want to view him as "our child, the problem" and we wanted him to grow up normally. What we did do was all kinds of natural stuff, such as allergy testing, sensory integration therapy, physical therapy, but we kept him in a school setting. It was very hard, but we assumed that he would outgrow most of his more severe symptoms eventually, with lots of love, attention, and therapy. We also kept him in a regular school setting, and asked the teachers to accomodate him, plus got him help with homework, tutoring, etc.
I am not saying that our approach is better, simply that it was the approach that we chose. I don't think that anybody could make that decision for a parent, that is an individual decision that each person has to make on his own. But when I read this book, I knew why I made the decision that I did.
Throughout the book, Mary Fowler refers to her child as a "problem" child, with a terrible disease, ADHD. And it is so hard to have such a child, and nobody can understand how hard it is to have a child with ADHD, it is just so impossible. Well, I would like to say something. My child had severe ADHD, and believe me, it was not easy. However, in no way can the pain of having an ADHD child compare with the pain of a parent who has a child with cancer, for instance, or any other kind of severe medical condition. To call ADHD a "severe" medical condition is simply not true. The majority of the children with ADHD outgrow it as they get older, and almost all of them can lead normal, productive lives.
And even the behavior problems of a child with ADHD... well, I know parents who have real problems with their children, they are totally out of control, and these children - Surprise! - do NOT have ADHD. They may have anger management issues, depression - who knows? There are some children who are harder to raise than others. There are some children who really test every bit of patience that a parent can have. And there are children who are within "normal" range, and parents still have a hard time raising them. Even "easy" children come with their share of problems, too. So the attitude of "poor me" my child has a problem, and nobody can understand how hard it is for me to have a child with such a severe medical condition, well, I just don't go for that, I'm sorry. AND I am talking as someone who has gone through with my child everything Mary Fowler has, and more.
Sometimes we forget to remember the good parts of being a parent, the fun parts of just having a kid and enjoying him, sometimes we have to be reminded to just "enjoy" our children. A medical diagnosis, in my opinion, makes it too easy to focus on their symptoms - and you are constantly thinking in terms of how bad was he today? Is it time to adjust the medication? And you become so focused on constantly cataloguing all your child's symptoms, and you are also constantly reminded - my child has a problem, my child has ADHD, every time you have to remember what to say to report to the doctor, the therapist, whatever. And for me, by just focusing on my child as a kid, I think that it was easier for me, and easier for me to see all the good qualities that my child has, easier for me to allow him some slack (he liked to dig in the backyard all day? okay, some kids have more energy) and not looking at everthing he does as a symptom of a disease.
However, if the medical route is the route you wish to take, this book will be very helpful to you, as it has a lot of information as to what to do and where to go to get the most help.
But whatever you do, don't forget to sometimes just focus on you child's positive qualities (he has to have SOME positive qualities!) and just enjoy his childhood!
A Helpful Guide.......2001-09-14
I read this book in two nights. I would recommend it especially to any parent whose child has been recently diagnosed with ADHD. Especially informative where chapters regarding working with the school system and educators. Clear and easily understood information regarding diagnosis, evaluation, the IEP process, IDEA, 504 plans etc. would be especially helpful to parents entering into the educational system. Chapters on home behavior management and techniques, and information to help parents better understand our wonderful children who live with ADHD will help any parent be a better advocate for their child. Highly recommended, an easy and informative read.
Finally, a parent's perspective........1999-07-02
A wise and interesting book, and one of several you ought to read if your child has ADHD. Ms. Fowler includes a wealth of information about ADHD here (relying heavily on Russell Barkeley), but it's from a parent's perspective rather than a psychologist's or doctor's. It is well organized and easily read and understood; the end of each chapter contains a summary (great if you're ADD yourself!) which I found particularly helpful because I'm always looking back into books to find something I read earlier. Ms. Fowler's point of view is refreshing, too. She readily admits her mistakes and valiantly tries to find a way to look at her son and her family that is neither pathological nor mythological. I found this book to be useful, interesting, and, ultimately, inspirational. The only (tiny) quibble I have with it is that the "case study" is only one child. If you read very much about ADHD or ADD, you quickly learn that it manifests itself in a large number of ways. Looking at only one child (who has a pretty severe "case") may confuse parents whose child shows different manifestations of ADHD or ADD and lead them to believe that their family will not be affected very much unless the child is on the far end of the ADHD spectrum. For this reason, I heartily recommend this book but also recommend reading other books about ADHD as well.
A wonderful reference book for parents of children with ADD/.......1998-03-28
Whether you just recently found out that a child you care about is impacted by ADD/ADHD, or if you have known for some time, this book contains valuable information on treatment, education advocacy, and dealing with the trials that can accompany parenting someone with AD(H)D. Perhaps the best part though, is the guilt-reduction that occurs as Mary Fowler takes you through her personal journey of loving, and raising her ADHD son. This book is a "must-have" for parents and teachers alike!
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Maybe You Know My Kid
Manufacturer: Birch Lane
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ASIN: 9993456470 |
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On February 19, 1945, seven battalions of U.S. Marines landed on the eastern beaches of Iwo Jima. On the southernmost flank, in the shadows of Suribachi, the First Battalion, 28th Marines, stormed ashore into the bloodiest and most renowned of all battles fought by the U.S. Marine Corps. Thirty-six days later, the Marines overran the "Bloody Gorge" and dislodged the last enemy holdouts. The battle was over, but at great cost: 225 of the First Battalion's men died on Iwo Jima.
Based on official reports and personal accounts, this is a day-by-day history of the First Battalion, 28th Marines, on Iwo Jima. Each chapter presents an overview of that day's combat and other relevant events, and also contains the text of that day's official regimental and battalion narratives. The text is complemented by a chronology and transcribed muster rolls for February and March 1945.
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An Exemplary Research Project.......2000-08-15
Robert Allen has produced an amazing work on the oft-reported saga of the Marine Corps and Iwo Jima, that terrible island. As an amateur military historian (and former Marine who has attempted to reconstruct certain campaigns), I found myself asking over and over again: where and how did he get this information? how long did it take to accurately compile, for instance, the daily "muster rolls" of an entire battalion in the field? The picture that emerges of the Iwo Jima assault is even more horrifying from this perspective of dry military "diaries" and the daily recounting of casualties and replacements. This was island warfare against Japan at its worst, and Allen's microscopic treatment helps to bring it all into focus at the fighting man's level. With the United States Government itself doing little to advance in-depth WWII analysis, writers like Allen are doing a great service for those who do care.
Always Faithful....Always Remembered.......2000-05-18
Bob Allen's work represents the best kind of historical narrative-a first hand narrative from the perspective of one who was in motion on Iwo Jima's bloodied sands, and the thoughtful and detailed analysis provided by his focus on the overall picture of the events. Bob's devotion is to telling the story and painting as much of the canvas as he can, while there is time to do so. The memories are 50+ years out there, but they are as clear as though they were this morning. You must read this, and treasure it as a family heirloom of American history. Bob Allen, and his fellow Marines and Sailors, put it all on the line for us, and this is the story of what that really means. Thanks, Bob. Semper fi.
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This study examines the foreign policy and security implications of a single dominant hypothesis: that a dangerous world may lie ahead. It proposes a scenario with three main aspects: political and economic tension in three primary regions, geopolitical relations of the West with Russia and China, and the tenuous Western Alliance cohesion.
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This digital document is an article from World Policy Journal, published by World Policy Institute on September 22, 2002. The length of the article is 6018 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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Title: Toward universal empire: the dangerous quest for absolute security.(US unilateral action and preventive war doctrine)
Author: David C. Hendrickson
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World Policy Journal (Refereed)
Date: September 22, 2002
Publisher: World Policy Institute
Volume: 19
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- A journal by experienced birdwatcher Evelyn Horn
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Following the Sandhill Cranes in Colorado
Evelyn Horn
Manufacturer: Western Reflections Publishing Co.
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ASIN: 1932738053 |
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Following the Sandhill Cranes in Colorado becomes a very intimate journey when reading about the adventure through the eyes of Evelyn Horn. In addition to the Cranes, she introduces the reader to many of her other feathered companions encountered along the way. Horn's keen observation skills alert the reader to bird behavior that many avid birdwatchers may have failed to notice.
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A journal by experienced birdwatcher Evelyn Horn.......2004-12-09
Following The Sandhill Cranes In Colorado is a journal by experienced birdwatcher Evelyn Horn. Brief passages concerning the lives of a wide variety of species, as well as the special hazards that the environment has for birds, pepper this engaging read that is part memoir, part fascinating fact-filled journey for the avid avian fan. Black-and-white sketches round out this delightful tour of feathered friends aplenty, narrated with a keen eye for detail and a pure love for these fascinating creatures.
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