Ethnic Needlepoint: Designs from Asia, Africa and the Americas

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Inspired by the carpets and textiles of Asia, Africa, and the Americas, Ethnic Needlepoint presents a very richly patterned and vividly colored selection of work. Striking motifs--drawn from India, the Caucasus, Ghana, Nigeria, Morocco, Peru, and Mexico, among other places--are nicely adapted to projects ranging from cushions and chair seats to picture frames and lampshades. The charts are fairly clear and are accompanied by a brief explanation for assembling the actual project once the needlepoint is complete and there is a basic technique section at the end. Still, novices might opt to start with the less complex eyeglass cases before moving on to the more intricate designs.

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Great graphics!.......2002-12-19

Must add my praise for this book. Gorgeous colors in clear graphic designs plus various colorways so you can see what would happen if you use different colors. I get a feeling of generosity from the authors who obviusly love their craft and want to share it.

My favorite needlework book!.......2002-08-18

In addition to bold and unusual patterns, Mary Norden has an extremely good eye for colors. I use patterns and parts of patterns from this book all the time.

Not your grandmother's needlepoint.......2000-02-17

This book brings the beauty of the various international fabrics to your needlepoint canvas. It's not your grandmother's needlepoint - no cats or flowers, just bold and exciting designs with great color graphs and ideas. I highly recommend this book - I even ordered a copy for my sister although it was out-of-print.

Beautiful!.......1999-04-05

There are many lovely needlepoint books with an emphasis on romantic or Victorian designs. This book consists of designs with Asian, African and Latin and Native American influences. The photographs are beautiful, the instructions and charts are clear, and the colors dazzling! Highly recommended for all needleworkers---knitters, cross stitchers, crocheters, etc.---not just needlepointers.

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Capturing the Moment: The Sports Photography of Barton Silverman
Barton Silverman , Bussell , Ira Berkow , Neil Amdur , and Dave Anderson
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Binding: Hardcover
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Great story lines and gallows humor

Judge Dredd: Innocents Abroad (2000ad Presents)
Garth Ennis , Greg Staples , and Gary Erskine
Manufacturer: Titan Books (UK)
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Binding: Paperback

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Great story lines and gallows humor.......2003-07-27

To put it simply, Titan Books is one of the very best of the British comix and graphic novel publishers. One of their flagship publications is the superbly written and drawn Judge Dredd series featuring the adventures of an implacable law-giver in a future Earth that is dominated by megacities (some the size of a small continent!) and a savage wilderness between them called the "Cursed Earth". In Judge Dredd: Innocents Abroad, Judge Joyce is in pursuit of bank robbers in Mega-City One and it takes Judge Dredd to save the day. Also featured in this outstanding collection of graphic novel short stories are Babes in Arms; The Rough Guide to Suicide; Twin Blocks; and Blind Mate. All of the titles in the Judge Dredd series from Titan Books are enthusiastically recommended to science fiction fans and graphic novel enthusiasts for their great story lines and gallows humor!

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Professional Ethics and Insignia gathers together the codes of ethics and emblems of more than 200 major professional associations in the United States, providing a window into how various professions define, interpret, and enforce ethical behavior. A range of occupations are presented, including engineers, physicians, financial executives, university professors, anthropologists, authors and many others.

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A parenting bubble bath.

Parenting By Heart: How To Connect With Your Kids In The Face Of Too Much Advice, Too Many Pressures, And Never Enough Time
Ron Taffel
Manufacturer: Addison-Wesley Publishing Company
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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A parenting bubble bath........2000-04-09

Advice that relaxes you... because it makes you more effective. And vice versa.

With chapter headings like "How to Use Everyday Drudgery to Promote Your Child's Growth" and "How to Deal with a Dozen Impossible Situation That You Can't Possibly Solve", this book attracted me.

Taffel focuses on parenting myths that get in our way. For instance, there's "the myth of parent-child harmony" -- which begets a discussion of "Why Children Never Let Up on Us and Why They Need Us to Stay Connected". In exposing the myths, Taffel allows us a sigh of relief. Stop worrying that you are not wise enough. Stop worrying that you are not being perfectly fair; it's IMPOSSIBLE to be perfectly fair all the time. Stop worrying that you are not perfectly consistent; that too is impossible.

All of this is not to say there's no need for quality time or fairness. That is NOT the argument here. But what with the tons of advice on the bookshelves, it's easy to get obsessed and lose sight of reality. Taffel helps us step back and think about what our children genuinely need from us (it's a lot -- but it's doable).

Thus Taffel titles one chapter "The Myth of the Fair Parent: How to Use Bribery, Threats, Guilt and Other 'Dirty Tricks' to Help Your Child Become a Better Person". I think his advice is let's get over it, accept the messiness of parenting/childhood, and work hard to make things good in that messy world. (Don't mistake this for "let's make a mess".)

There's a chapter on our need to connect to other families and one on "Why Old-Fashioned Values Will Always Have a Place in Modern Parenting." In fact the book is a nice blend of old-fashioned values and new attitudes. Taffel is relaxing because he does not present them as mutually exclusive.

I particularly like his list of "rights" (p. 200): "You also have to recognize that you have certain rights vis-a-vis your child. Recognizing your rights can help...give you real power over your child" [not authoritarian power, but necessary power] These include "the right to slow down the action", "the right to change your mind", "the right to consult with your partner", and more. In conjunction with rights you have responsibilities.

It helps to see it in print, stated by a respectable expert. It helps us articulate our thoughts and thus act on them with resolve. For all these reasons, this book is worth your time. You'll feel understood, and you'll come away more relaxed and confident with your kids.

Read this BEFORE you have problems.

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PARENTING BY HEART How to be in Charge, stay Connected, and Instill Your Values, When it Feels Like You've Got Only 15 Minutes a Day
Ron Taffel
Manufacturer: Addison Wesley
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Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000OCOWEO

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Parenting by Heart: How to Be in Charge, Stay Connected, and Instill Your Values, When It Feels Like You'Ve Got Only 15 Minutes a Day
Ron,Dr Taffel
Manufacturer: Perseus Books
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ASIN: B000P423WY

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One of the better OIF books

Eye opening reading

Story That Keeps You Reading

The Highway War: A Marine Company Commander in Iraq

A Must Read

The Highway War: A Marine Company Commander in Iraq
USMC, Maj. Seth W. B. Folsom
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Binding: Hardcover

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Book Description

The Highway War is the compelling Iraq War memoir of then-Capt. Seth Folsom, commanding officer of Delta Company, First Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, U.S. Marine Corps. Mounted in eight-wheeled LAVs (light armored vehicles), this unit of 130 Marines and sailors was one of the first into Iraq in March 2003. It fought on the front lines for the warâ€™s entire offensive phase, from the Kuwaiti border through Baghdad to Tikrit.

Folsomâ€™s thoughtful account focuses on his maturation as a combat leaderâ€”and as a human being enduring the austere conditions of combat and coming to terms with loss of life on both sides. Moreover, The Highway War is the story of a junior officerâ€™s relationships with his companyâ€™s young Marines, for whose lives he was responsible, and with his superior officers. Folsom covers numerous unusual military actions and conveys truthfully the pace, stress, excitement, mistakes, and confusion of modern ground warfare. The Highway War is destined to be a Marine Corps classic.

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One of the better OIF books.......2007-10-02

Years ago Marine artist Col Charles Waterhouse drew a cartoon of a grizzled Marine Gunny, complete with cigar, pulling on a Santa outfit as he prepares to entertain young children, as compared to his normal demeanor of an intimidating Gunny. Maj Seth Folsom's book details a similar transformation, as he grows from a nervous young officer facing his first combat to that of a skilled and articulate officer and husband.

A Captain at the time, Folsom is a blunt and honest writer who discusses his fears and concerns of what he is about to encounter in Iraq. The likely-hood is that many Marines and soldiers, both officers and enlisted, can identify with his worry of how he will fare in his first combat: Can he hack it? How well will he perform? Will he make any mistakes that might cost the lives of his Marines? The difference between them and Folsom is his frankness in discussing these concerns.

Folsom uses the story of his role as company commander to tell the story of Delta Company, 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion as they participated in the March 2003 invasion of Iraq. From breaching the berms into Iraq, to watching and waiting as his fellow Marines fought at An-Nasiriyah, to the fighting on the way to Baghdad and beyond, Folsom pulls no punches and spares no feelings in his descriptions of leading 130 Marines into combat. The invasion in March 2003 was the beginning of an unusual war against a non-traditional enemy, and Folsom has to find his balance as an officer when dealing with both his superiors and the Marines under him while learning how to lead Marines in combat. Sand, stink, rain, lack of sanitation, fatigue, grime, and nerves are just some of issues with which he dealt even before he and his men even encountered the enemy. Folsom covers the military actions from 21 March 2003 through the April 2003 capture of Baghdad, and he accurately recounts the stress, excitement, and confusion of those historic days.

With the book written from the notes and recollection of his wartime journal, this is a fascinating memoir revealing are his feelings as he dealt with his Marines, and how he matured as an officer and as a human being. Many readers, especially his fellow officers will find much to critique in his rough and abrasive leadership style, and his dislike of the media is at odds with Marine Corps policy. But it is Folsom's same bluntness that lets him write so revealingly - and perhaps these same readers can use his vignettes as an `after-action report' in order to guide themselves in similar circumstances.

In perhaps a reflection of the asymmetrical nature of this war, Folsom recounts participating in briefings with the generals and colonels leading the invasion, and later singing with his men as they blast rock & roll music at rock concert levels. Perhaps one unexpected bonus of war in the wired age is that we readers can share in our warrior's thoughts and experiences while they are still fresh, and as such, Maj Folsom's book is both an exciting read and highly recommended.

Eye opening reading.......2007-02-19

You may hate this war and our current President for getting us involved in it, but after reading this book you can only respect and honor those doing the fighting .Folsom's thoughtful leadership and concern for his men, his belief in the Marine Corps and The Mission turned my head around.
The more liberal you are , the more you need to read this book.

Story That Keeps You Reading.......2006-12-03

The Highway War gives you more than just a story about combat in Iraq. What you get is a complete account of a Marine Company Commander's battle not only against Iraqi combatants but also a battle within his own military unit as he searches for leadership and personal answers to difficult situations. A truly riveting book that keeps you interested in the outcomes. A must read for any military leader.

The Highway War: A Marine Company Commander in Iraq.......2006-11-23

Outstanding writing!! Major Folsom lays combat out for the novice and the professional alike. This book is realistic, informative and a must read to understand the frustrations, leadership challenges, inevitable screw-ups and overall outstanding ability of USMC officers and men in the Iraq Invasion. The narrative is honest and aimed directly at the reader--you feel like you are there with Delta Company!! I could feel the constant sand in everything and the grit, grime, loneliness, terror and lack of sleep that makes up combat. Seth describes his fears, concern for his troops and the confidence and analysis that takes place in the brain of the well trained and disciplined Marine Officer. It is very gratifying to read the personal and private observations of a first class Marine Office and to observe how he masters combat and presses forward in the very best interest of his Company, the Battalion, the Regiment and most significantly, his men. E. B. Darsey, Capt USN(R)

A Must Read.......2006-10-18

I had the honor and privilege of attending Captain Folsom's wedding and at this most wonderful event in his life none of us could have known how his life would change in a matter of hours. You see this was the weekend before September 11, 2001.

The Highway War traces the trials and tribulations of this young Marine as he leads his Company of Marines and their Light Armored Vehicles from Kuwait to the battlefields of Iraq. Captain Folsom takes the reader into a world that few can fully understand and fewer still who would willingly go.

In this book taken directly from the Captain's journal you begin to gain some idea what it is like to fight with and lead men into combat. You will read about his self-doubt, his concern for those under his command and his acts of bravery (that he will downplay).

This book is a must read for any military book fan or anyone interested in learning a little about those who defend this great country. I would highly recommend this book.

If Captain Folsom is an example of the fighting men and women in our current wars it will be through no fault of theirs if we fail in the endeavor.

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Deep Ruts the Wagons Made.......2004-02-01

Interesting full of detailed accounts of the native american tribes of the US. Plenty of genealogical records and information as to where to find tribes including a list of those Indians who were sent to various schools. If you want to know the truth about how these people were treated its a must to read.

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A Teacher's Guide to A Fly in the Sky. Based on Pratt-Serafini's brightly illustrated presentation of birds, insects and other animals of the air, these lesson plans explore the basics of flight, instinct and migration, and pollution issues. Emphasis not only on science but on the language arts and skills for living.

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very thorough resource guide.......1999-04-20

All of the Dawn teacher guides by the Malnors are superior resources. They are very well-organized and easy to follow. There are enough activities suggested to be very selective and still have more than enough material. Plus, what I love about these guides, is that all modes of learning are addressed: for example, the body and the feelings as well as the intellect. An understanding of multiple intelligences is clear in these teaching guides.

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