Arts and Culture: An Introduction to the Humanities (Volume II, Revised with CD-ROM)

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This book offers an integrated exploration of Western civilization's cultural heritage. Readers move chronologically through major periods and styles to gain insight into the achievements and ideas in painting, sculpture, architecture, literature, philosophy, religion, and music. The book provides a historical (political, economic, and social) framework to contextualize these achievements within a specific time and place, from prehistoric culture to 20th-Century America. Volume II covers the Early Renaissance in Italy to the present (Chs. 13-24 of the Combined Edition), and includes literary and philosophical excerpts. For anyone interested in the Arts and Culture.

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Finest humanities textbook I've seen.......2000-02-07

We used this textbook for a humanities survey course at my high school. My teacher said it was the finest he'd seen out of dozens, and after using it for his class, I have to agree. The art, maps, pictures, and everything help bring the past to life, and the text, while easy to read, says everything it needs to.

History of Art Revised Fifth Edition Volume II

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History of Art Revised Fifth Edition Volume II
Anthony E. Janson H. W. Janson
Manufacturer: Prentice Hall
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000IW9LM8

HISTORY of ART VOLUME II (Fifth Edition Revised and Expanded)

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HISTORY of ART VOLUME II (Fifth Edition Revised and Expanded)
H. W. JANSON
Manufacturer: Prentice Hall
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: B000MFILU4

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Printed in Japan.

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Everything you always wanted to know about PA Dutch Pottery.......1999-11-23

This is THE resource on PA Dutch pottery of the 18th and 19th century. It is filled with references to long forgotten potteries in Eastern Pa., especially the Upper Bucks County region once called the Nockamixon Swamp. He details the history of the potteries and the tools and techniqies used by the potters. This book is out of print but well worth searching for.

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American slip-decorated earthenware
James Glazer
Manufacturer: American Antiques
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Unknown Binding

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ASIN: B0006Y54K6

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More zany and exciting adventures of Narue: cute schoolgirl, good student...super-powered android-fighting alien!

The World of Narue Vol. 3 (Narue no Sekai) (in Japanese)

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funny, heartwarming romance

The World of Narue Vol. 3 (Narue no Sekai) (in Japanese)
Tomohiro Marukawa
Manufacturer: Kadokawa Shoten
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Comic
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ASIN: 4047134163

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funny, heartwarming romance.......2005-01-06

This family-friendly manga is one of my current favorites. It is funny and sweet; a cross between school romance and slice of life genres. The story is about two middle-schoolers (she: Narue and he: Kazuto) who like one another and start dating. The twist is that Narue is a space alien! But apart from that she's pretty normal.

The storyline is similar to others you've seen, like Ah! My Goddess or AI Love You. Instead of one older and one younger sister, there is a single character who is both! But unlike those other stories, both Narue and Kazuto are quirky real people. As they get to know one another, they have misunderstandings and uncover less attractive sides of one another. But they try to understand and be nice to one another.

Overall, it's a lot of fun and a pleasant read.

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Humor IS the best medicine!.......2000-04-29

I laughed till I cried. For those out there who think that self-help books can solve all your problems, this may not be for you. But those of us who think this whole self-help thing has gone too far, will be highly amused by the authors' creative parody of the most popular books in this area.

The authors create book blurbs around their made-up titles. The text is evenly funny throughout. Even if this was created one or two nights in a bar over some drinks, it's a hysterical romp.

Some zany book titles include: I'm OJ, Your OJ, Embraced by the Light FM, and a spoof on all those helpful travel guides -- Let's Go Hell.

It makes for some great bathroom reading, or might be perfect as a gag gift for friends who may be hapless victims of this self-help syndrome. My advice, quit reading books about how sick you are and how you need to change, and start reading more books such as this and develop a sense of humor. Laughter IS the best medicine.

Razor-Sharp Wit!.......2000-01-13

I love so much the being of this book! It's the only thing I have in my bathroom (besides toilet paper). You can turn to any page and find some hysterical line and clever take. The self-help section keeps growing,and Self-Helpless is the antidote!

HEAL THROUGH LAUGHTER-Self Helpless is just the right dose!.......1999-11-21

A hilarious and refreshing antidote to the self-help world! As a clinical social worker dedicated to Mind/Body theory and practice, I am committed to helping my clients use humor and laughter as an effective coping mechanism for depression and stress. This book is filled with wildly outrageous parodies (e.g. When Bad Things Happen to Good HUMOR people, The CON Artist's Way) evoking just the right dose of healing. It is now my choice of gifts to everyone! Laugh and heal yourself!

Snore......................1999-10-22

Making fun of the self help books- snore. I remember seeing jokes on the late show years ago which did the same thing. I suppose if you've had your head in the sand for the last decade and just recently discovered the self help section, you'll find this book a scream. Otherwise, no.

Great for those of us who think WE have problems...........1999-09-24

Wonderful spoof on the age of "self-help" that is going on and has gone on for years. Highly rec- commended for anyone with a sense of humor and/or anyone who has seen a counselor. Great!!!!!

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"WE ARE ALL LEADERS": THE ALTERNATIVE UNIONISM OF THE EARLY 1930s.(Review) (book review): An article from: The Oral History Review
Mildred Allen Beik
Manufacturer: Oral History Association
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Digital
ASIN: B0008J4YSC
Release Date: 2005-07-28

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This digital document is an article from The Oral History Review, published by Oral History Association on June 22, 2000. The length of the article is 1178 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: "WE ARE ALL LEADERS": THE ALTERNATIVE UNIONISM OF THE EARLY 1930s.(Review) (book review)
Author: Mildred Allen Beik
Publication: The Oral History Review (Refereed)
Date: June 22, 2000
Publisher: Oral History Association
Volume: 27 Issue: 2 Page: 210

Article Type: Book Review

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"We are all leaders": the alternative unionism of the early 1930s.: An article from: Labour/Le Travail

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"We are all leaders": the alternative unionism of the early 1930s.: An article from: Labour/Le Travail

Manufacturer: Canadian Committee on Labour History
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Digital
ASIN: B00098DMBM
Release Date: 2005-07-28

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This digital document is an article from Labour/Le Travail, published by Canadian Committee on Labour History on September 22, 1998. The length of the article is 659 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: "We are all leaders": the alternative unionism of the early 1930s.
Publication: Labour/Le Travail (Refereed)
Date: September 22, 1998
Publisher: Canadian Committee on Labour History
Issue: 42 Page: 277-8

Article Type: Book Review

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We Are All Leaders: The Alternative Unionism of the Early 1930s (Working Class in American History)

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We Are All Leaders: The Alternative Unionism of the Early 1930s (Working Class in American History)

Manufacturer: University of Illinois Press
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 0252022432

We Are All Leaders: The Alternative Unionism of the Early 1930s

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We Are All Leaders: The Alternative Unionism of the Early 1930s
Staughton Lynd
Manufacturer: University of Illinois Press
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000OQ4WCW

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But Why Do I Feel Like This? Do you feel misunderstood and lonely? Not accepted or appreciated by your friends or your family? Hurt? Scared? Tempted? Joyce Meyer wants you to know you are not alone with your feelings, and that you can experience unconditional love and total acceptance as a person, as well as peace, confidence and hope. You'll also discover a special friend in Joyce Meyer. Besides being a bestselling author and popular speaker, she's a survivor of childhood abuse and the parent of four grown children. She'll guide you smoothly through the often-overwhelming relationships and challenges you face as a teen today. The pressures of growing up don't have to drag you down and keep you from succeeding in life. In the midst of challenges it is possible for you to have peace and joy, including in your relationships with friends and family- even your parents! Discover all that God has lovingly planned for you- a present and a future filled with hope and promise. And begin feeling and living like the loved, valued and important person you are!

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Avoid It.......2006-07-16

The book gets off to a good start in the preface pointing out through implication that teens are NOT children, Very refreshing, but then it starts getting bad. Despite what the first reviewer said, this book has a lot of page filler and things in it which I can't imagine are an issue with so many teens that a book like this needed to be published. The major problems with it are that it preaches against drug use, and uses biased sources. For example she cites a statistic which claims that parents who talk to their teens regularly about drugs have "fewer negative incidents with their teen." But what the bunghole qualifies as "negative incidents" lol? Coming home with red eyes, coming home relaxed rather than screaming? Many teens know, not all drugs are bad and many can actually help you. A reason that there may be few negative incidents like fighting (assuming it's true), is because the teens that get badgered AVOID their parents and use the drugs elsewhere and when their parents are asleep. Also, the length of the study may have been short, and so only seeing the temporary effect of being pestered by your parents on drugs. On top of that, there are actually studies which show that drug programs cause teens to take drugs whereas they may not have if they hadn't been misinformed about them by the anti-drug propaganda pushers. That evidence will be in my upcoming book if I can get my computer working anytime soon.

The title is also poor, it's not that most adults dont think teens are people, it's one of either of two things. One is that they are envious about their youthfulness and bad attitude towards adults (which ironically is perpetuated by adult propaganda about it being wrong for teens and adults to have relationships or even talk to eachother casually, because teens are supposedly not adults and "stupid"). Joyce however as I pointed out, righty said that they are not children. The other is that they don't think they are very wise or intelligent. But the Bible tells young people not to let older people look down on them.

So then, why did the first teen feel so helped out? Because there is helpful advice and good consolation in this book, so of course if someone someone is bound to be helped by those parts. But, also, if whoever reading this book has certain wrong preconceptions, such as that drugs are bad or was in an exceptional circumstance in which they were in a church in which all the adults thought teens were stupid animals, etc., or were in a situation where their parents were always abusive to them, then yes, they would think this book is helpful, and their wrong ideas would be confirmed, giving them assurance that everything was okay.

But there are much better books on the topics of child abuse and bad family relationships with biblical advice then this one.

Teenagers beware...youre in for the truth.......2004-01-01

If youre a teenager (like me) then this is the book for you. Many young people today feel so lost and are surounded with peer pressure and influences. This book helps us kids the godly way. This is a must if you are a teenager and seek a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. It covers a bunch of subjects and topics that teenagers face (including relationships, peer pressure, suicide and gossip) I first read this book at age 16 and i can honestly say it changed my perspective of myself and others. Through it, I learned how to appreciate and love both myself and God. Its a must for anyone who wants a more abundant life.

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Teenagers Are People Too!

Manufacturer: Harrison House
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: 1577945174

Driven to be thin: millions of people suffer from eating disorders and too many of them are teenagers.(health): An article from: Scholastic Choices

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Driven to be thin: millions of people suffer from eating disorders and too many of them are teenagers.(health): An article from: Scholastic Choices
Karen Fanning
Manufacturer: Scholastic, Inc.
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Digital

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This digital document is an article from Scholastic Choices, published by Scholastic, Inc. on September 1, 2003. The length of the article is 2920 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: Driven to be thin: millions of people suffer from eating disorders and too many of them are teenagers.(health)
Author: Karen Fanning
Publication: Scholastic Choices (Magazine/Journal)
Date: September 1, 2003
Publisher: Scholastic, Inc.
Volume: 19 Issue: 1 Page: 14(7)

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Inner and outer journey of a lifetime: young people are flocking to Asia for leadership training. Laura Trevelyan went too.(LEAD STORY): An article from: For A Change

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Inner and outer journey of a lifetime: young people are flocking to Asia for leadership training. Laura Trevelyan went too.(LEAD STORY): An article from: For A Change
Laura Trevelyan
Manufacturer: Thomson Gale
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Binding: Digital

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This digital document is an article from For A Change, published by Thomson Gale on February 1, 2006. The length of the article is 2305 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: Inner and outer journey of a lifetime: young people are flocking to Asia for leadership training. Laura Trevelyan went too.(LEAD STORY)
Author: Laura Trevelyan
Publication: For A Change (Magazine/Journal)
Date: February 1, 2006
Publisher: Thomson Gale
Volume: 19 Issue: 1 Page: 4(4)

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Teenagers Are People Too!

Manufacturer: Harrison House
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000FUHVKW

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In "Assault at West Point", John F. Marszalek, the highly acclaimed author of "Sherman: A Soldier's Passion for Order", has written a dramatic account of one of the most momentous trials in American history. Set in the 1880s, this riveting story focuses on Whittaker, a former slave who became the third black to enter West Point. Like his two predecessors, he was ostracized for the entire three years of his training. One morning Whittaker didn't show up for drill. He was found in his room, unconscious, tied tightly to the bed, with blood streaming from his head. In a trial that received major attention from the press, Whittaker was accused of faking the crime to get sympathy from the public and from his professors. Author Marszalek weaves his rich narrative from historical records to tell how Whittaker sought justice against all odds. Now the basis if the Showtime original movie "Assault at West Point", this compelling work brings to life a case that rocked the country and involved the highest reaches of power-- and vividly demonstrates the impact of racism on teh fabric of American society.

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The Micmac Truth..........2003-03-17

Mr. Paul's wonderful story is a clasic. I enjoyed every page, every story. As hard as it was to read, the truth has open my eyes to a better understanding of the remarkable life of the Micmac people. I encourage everyone to read it.

We Were Not the Savages presents true history.......2002-12-09

Daniel Paul's book is a refreshing and accurate account of the injustice that the aboriginal people have endured since European contact. I recomend it to all. It is thought provoking and very intellegent reading

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