New Wombs - Electric Bodies and Architectural Disorder

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A sense of harmony and proportion has traditionally been achieved in architectural compositions by using the dimensions of the human body as the starting point. Modern technology now enables us to go beyond these physical dimensions into a virtual world, and this poses a challenge to architecture as we usually perceive it. Interactive, flexible and intelligent models are being called for. Whilst technology is taking us into the realms of virtual reality, architecture on the other hand, is becoming more corporeal. "Postorganic" is the term being used to express this merging of the body and architecture brought about by electronic media. A radical change in perspective is blurring the distinction between the organic and mechanic, and the artificial logic of the computer and the natural logic of man are fusing together

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Basic Principles of Textile Coloration
Arthur D. Broadbent
Manufacturer: Society of Dyers & Colourists
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0901956767

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Nothing less than five stars!.......2001-01-05

Amazing photography, beautiful design, and fine printing make this catalog a five star winner!

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In page after page of colorful imagery, The Incredible World of Spy-Fi captures four decades of espionage eye candy from our favorite fictional spies. From Maxwell Smart's Shoe Phone to James Bond's Walther PPK to Austin Powers' eyeglasses and classic spy gear from Alias, Mission: Impossible, The Wild Wild West, and more, this visual gallery reveals to the public for the very first time the world's largest collection of spy props and artifacts. Danny Biederman, creator of the Spy-Fi Archives, has spent the better part of his life tracking down over 4,000 rare pieces. So thorough is his collection that the CIA visited the Archives and invited Biederman to display a portion from his massive treasury at CIA headquarters. Here, Biederman profiles over 200 of his coolest, most captivating gadgets, offering enough juicy trivia and insider stories to make any spy proud.

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60's Spy Show Expose.......2005-07-28

If you were born in the 1950's this book is for you! All the great shows are here (U.N.C.L.E., Wild, Wild West, Mission Impossible, etc) The book is nicely illustrated and features the author's incredible collection of props from many different shows. Much of the author's prose illustrates his considerable knowledge and love of the subject. I wonder if the former Soviet Union has books like this one? It is my theory that the Soviet Blok collapsed because it simply wasn't very fun. This book is fun. Buy it, or you will be shot with a sleep dart (while you are sleeping, of course, so you will never know that you have been shot with a sleep dart)

UNIQUE PRIVATE COLLECTION PUBLICIZED.......2005-07-13

Danny Biederman is the actual author--the forward was by Robert W. Wallace. Biederman's collection of fictional spy artifacts is interesting to both movie buffs and to those involved in real-world espionage. I hadn't heard of most of the movies in "the Incredible World of Spy Fi," so I'll be looking them up on DVD. The spy gadgets and props are almost as important as the actor--the gimmicks are characters, too! Who can forget John Steed's steel-lined bowler, Maxwell Smart's shoe phone, the U.N.C.L.E. Special, James Bond's PPK and tricked-out sports cars, or Jim Phelp's self-destructing tape recorders? I enjoyed reading this book and it will be a valuable reference in my personal library.

CAN'T PUT IT DOWN, AND I'M A GIRL!.......2004-12-26

Christmas present, birthday present, valentine's present, no-special-occasion present: this book makes me HAPPY! I can't imagine anyone not falling in love with it. It brought back floods of ecstatic memories -- and of course, I had to read it while drinking a shaken/not/stirred martini! BRAVO! MORE BOOKS from Mr. Biederman's archives -- and WOW, can he write! Wry, witty, charming, impeccably researched -- 10 STARS!

Absolute Nirvana for the Inner Spy Geek in All of Us.......2004-12-25

Danny Biederman's THE INCREDIBLE WORLD OF SPY-FI is not only the perfect coffee table book for those of us who grew up wanting to be James Bond (and maybe still DO want to be James Bond), it's also a brilliant and deeply enjoyable work of scholarship and pop-culture history. Biederman's personal collection of props, costumes, and other arcana from the Bond films, TV shows like THE MAN FROM UNCLE, and even spoofs like AUSTIN POWERS, has been justifiably legendary for years; now he's given us the gift of an intense look at just a fraction of that collection. One word of warning: Don't just get lost in the incredible photos, because Biederman's insightful, humorous, and intelligent prose (which accompanies the pics) is every bit as pleasurable as the visuals. My only complaint? I just wished this book was six times longer. Can we hope for a SPY-FI 2 sometime in the future, Mr. Biederman? Sure hope so.

Great Gift for the Spy Who Loves You.......2004-11-17

This book should be in the library, or, more likely, on the coffee table of every aficionado of espionage. Most of us of a certain generation were weaned, so to speak, on the exploits of the imaginative and edgy TV spy series of the 1960s, so there's much here to bring one back to one's formative years. Danny Biederman gives it all his intelligent, informed, and indulgent commentary. There is simply no book like this.

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The Crazy World of Photography
Bill Stott
Manufacturer: Exley Publications
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Binding: Hardcover

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Visiones panorámicas.(TT: Panoramic visions.)(Reseña): An article from: Epoca
Angel Vivas
Manufacturer: Difusora de Informacion Periodica, S.A. (DINPESA)
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Digital
ASIN: B0008EVSR2
Release Date: 2005-07-29

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This digital document is an article from Epoca, published by Difusora de Informacion Periodica, S.A. (DINPESA) on February 8, 2002. The length of the article is 1200 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: Visiones panorámicas.(TT: Panoramic visions.)(Reseña)
Author: Angel Vivas
Publication: Epoca (Magazine/Journal)
Date: February 8, 2002
Publisher: Difusora de Informacion Periodica, S.A. (DINPESA)
Page: 72

Article Type: Reseña

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La Historia Inacabada del Euro
Pedro Montes Fernandez
Manufacturer: Trotta
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Binding: Paperback

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This digital document is an article from Siempre!, published by Thomson Gale on June 11, 2006. The length of the article is 757 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: Absurdas exigencias: reclamos financieros de las ex hermanas soviéticas.
Author: Alexander Serikov
Publication: Siempre! (Magazine/Journal)
Date: June 11, 2006
Publisher: Thomson Gale
Volume: 53 Issue: 2765 Page: 62(1)

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Ahorros, ¿para qué?: Mezquindad presupuestal.(planificación presupuestal; México)(TT: Savings, why? Budgetary stinginess.)(TA: budget planning; Mexico): An article from: Siempre!

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Ahorros, ¿para qué?: Mezquindad presupuestal.(planificación presupuestal; México)(TT: Savings, why? Budgetary stinginess.)(TA: budget planning; Mexico): An article from: Siempre!
Ramón Pieza Rugarcía
Manufacturer: Edicional Siempre
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Digital
ASIN: B00098SUMI
Release Date: 2005-07-28

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This digital document is an article from Siempre!, published by Edicional Siempre on May 13, 1999. The length of the article is 934 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: Ahorros, ¿para qué?: Mezquindad presupuestal.(planificación presupuestal; México)(TT: Savings, why? Budgetary stinginess.)(TA: budget planning; Mexico)
Author: Ramón Pieza Rugarcía
Publication: Siempre! (Refereed)
Date: May 13, 1999
Publisher: Edicional Siempre
Volume: 45 Issue: 2395 Page: 44

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Analisis de Estados Financieros: Un Nvo.Enfoq

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Analisis de Estados Financieros: Un Nvo.Enfoq
Baruch Lev
Manufacturer: Esic
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Binding: Paperback

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Analisis E Interpretacion de Estados Financieros

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Analisis E Interpretacion de Estados Financieros
Abrahan Perdomo Moreno
Manufacturer: Ecafsa
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Analisis E Interpretacion: De Estados Financieros
C. P. Cesar Calvo Langarica
Manufacturer: Editorial Pac, S.A. De C.V.
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Binding: Paperback
ASIN: 968616166X

Analisis Economico Financiero - 17b: Edicion

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Analisis Economico Financiero - 17b: Edicion
Oriol Amat
Manufacturer: Gestion 2000
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Analisis Financiero
James Gill
Manufacturer: Grupo Editorial Iberoamerica
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Analisis Financiero
JerryA Viscione
Manufacturer: Editorial Limusa S.A. De C.V.
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Analisis Financiero (Economia Y Empresa)

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Analisis Financiero (Economia Y Empresa)
Sergio M. Jimenez Cardoso , and Manuel Garcia-ayuso Corvasi
Manufacturer: Piramide Ediciones Sa
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Binding: Paperback

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Many people have convinced themselves that writing skills are either beyond them, or unnecessary, in the casual world of the '90s. But the reality is, if you're going to make it in the business world, you have to know how to write well. In fact, few things can hurt a reputation more than a poorly written letter or memo.

Business Writing Skills takes the attitude that writing is easier than most people think, and quickly sets about proving that point. Written in a refreshingly conversational style, this book makes anyone excited about picking up a pen or powering up a word processor to write clear, concise English. Through its dynamic language, numerous examples, and practice exercises, this book takes readers all the way from staring at a blank page to incorporating foreign words into text. They'll also learn about:

** frequently misused words and expressions
** matching the right tone to the situation or person
** the correct writing styles for memos, letters, job descriptions, reports, newsletters, and even e-mail.

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Education and Earnings in Europe is based on a two year pan-European research program and presents an in-depth analysis of the returns to education in Europe.

The book begins with a critical review of the literature which compares and contrasts the issues involved in the estimation of these returns. A central message of this review, based on the extensive use of cross country comparisons, is that the estimated return to education can vary depending on the precise methodology and data specification used. This review is followed by 15 country specific chapters which present the structure of the educational system, estimates of the returns to education and extensions to the basic model of each country. The chapters follow a consistent format and style to allow for ease of comparison between the countries discussed.

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For those wanting to develop or enhance their skills as a child care provider, Caring for School-Age Children is an ideal choice. The book introduces the reader to the people in child care; the children; the families; and then shows how caregivers can help children in various competencies throughout different stages of childhood. Suggestions for designing day-to-day activities, program planning, creating environments that contribute to each child's success, as well as how to implement them, are meaningfully presented. This edition gives insights on handling behavioral and social issues, and how to use community resources and national programs to reinforce center or school based goals for improving quality through accreditation, credentialing, and evaluation. Also new to this two-colored edition are caregiver profiles, helpful web site case studies, and expanded

Caring for Your School Age Child: Ages 5-12 (Child Care)

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AAP Caring for your School Aged Child
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Great Book - Just what I wanted!
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Caring for Your School Age Child: Ages 5-12 (Child Care)
Edward L. Schor
Manufacturer: Bantam
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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Health o Meter HDC100-01 "Grow with Me" Teddy Bear Scale for Babies and Toddlers

ASIN: 0553379925
Release Date: 1999-07-06

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Puberty, divorce, drugs, masturbation, eating disorders, and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder are all waiting to ambush the unsuspecting parent in a midchild crisis, and each one is thoroughly addressed in this encyclopedic tour of the years between infancy and adolescence. In fact, the chapters that cover traditional medical problems--ear infections, stomach aches, hives, broken bones--are in the minority. Most of the clear, simple writing is devoted to social matters and the psychology of parenting. What should you do if your child is being bullied? Is it OK for a child to attend a funeral at this age? How do you control temper tantrums? Does it help to repeat a grade if your child isn't doing well in school?

The second in a three-volume series, this revised and updated guide culls advice from more than 60 pediatric specialists. As a result, it assumes a middle-of-the-road stance meant for the average parent. For detailed information about complex topics, such as learning disabilities and chronic illnesses like asthma and diabetes, parents may need to search for more specialized titles. But as a first reference and general guide, this book fills the parenting advice void in the middle years with a reassuring voice. --Jodi Mailander Farrell

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State-of-the-art advice for mothers, fathers, and caregivers from the American Academy of Pediatrics

You've outgrown the baby books--but your school-age child needs you more than ever.

No longer are the middle years of childhood considered a time of relative calm and smooth development. During the years from five to twelve, children must master the skills and habits that determine their future health and well-being--and parents have a crucial role to play. The American Academy of Pediatrics, the organization that represents the nation's finest pediatricians and the most advanced research and practice in the field of child health from infancy to young adulthood, presents this fully revised and updated guide for parents who want to help their children thrive during these exciting and challenging years.

Comprehensive, accurate, and up-to-date, Caring for Your School-Age Child includes advice on:

Charting your child's physical, emotional, social, and intellectual growth
Dealing with the gender-specific issues facing boys and girls as they approach adolescence
Recognizing your child's important emotional and social issues, including making friends, school behavior, sex education, self-esteem, and attention deficit disorder
Maintaining discipline and authority while forging a respectful relationship with your child
Handling divorce, stepfamilies, adoption, sibling rivalry, and
dual-working-parent households
Combating procrastination, laziness, aggressiveness or shyness, and bed-wetting
Understanding your child's inborn temperament--and how it
affects the child-parent relationship
Treating childhood injuries and ailments--a comprehensive health guide
And much more

Caring for Your School-Age Child is an essential childcare resource for all parents who want to provide the very best care for their children--and the one guide pediatricians routinely recommend and parents can safely trust.

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Our Instruction Manual.......2007-03-26

We use both this book and the one for younger ages (Caring for your baby and young child). I consider both books the gold standard for child care. The emergency sections are particularly good. I have never seen so many childhood illnesses and diseases in one place. In a word, excellent.

AAP Caring for your School Aged Child.......2007-01-11

I was disappointed because the earlier book (Birth to Age 5) had a wealth of Medical Information. This book deals mainly with emotional, developmental and social issues. If you are looking for medical information and guidance when your child is sick, this is not the book.

Great Book.......2006-03-13

Every parent should have this book. It covers everything you can think of. The one for birth to age 5 is excellent too. It gives you the facts, pros and cons for every situation. Totally helpful.

Great Book - Just what I wanted! .......2005-02-18

This book picks up just where the 0-5 book leaves off. I wanted this book for topics about talking to my kids about sex, emotional and behavioral issues and this book meets those needs plus many many more. It still touches on the most common illnesses and injuries (though someone below says it doesn't). Great book. If you liked the 0-5 one you will like this one as well!

Contrary to above reviews ..........2004-01-13

I have found this book to be up-to-date and very helpful. This is not a traditional medical guide -- don't look here for the symptoms of meningitis -- rather, it is a guide to the key developmental and behavioral issues of this age group. The book does NOT endorse an authoritarian approach-- to the contrary, it encourages parents to learn to communicate effectively with their kids, to develop a trusting, supportive relationship. Neither does it reinforce traditional gender roles. It shows the wide range of what is normal, including helpful descriptions of various temperaments, and what kind of behavior parents should consider warning signs that more help is needed. I've found this to be an insightful, compassionate guide to my son's inner (and outer) world, and it has helped my husband and me to be better parents.

Caring for Children in School-Age Programs-Volume 1

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Caring for Children in School-Age Programs-Volume 1
Marian Newman
Manufacturer: Thomson Delmar Learning
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A Trainer's Guide to Caring for Children in School-Age Programs

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A Trainer's Guide to Caring for Children in School-Age Programs
Derry Gosselin Koralek
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Parenting Preschoolers with a Purpose: Caring for Your Kids and Yourself

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Parenting Preschoolers with a Purpose: Caring for Your Kids and Yourself
Jolene L. Roehlkepartain
Manufacturer: Search Institute
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 157482239X

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From bed-wetting and eating to bath time and siblings, this guide helps parents foster rewarding relationships with their preschoolers through practical, creative solutions to sticky everyday situations. Imaginative and innovative approaches to 40 common challenges not only solve the immediate problems but also enhance the parent-child relationship, while 15 common issues that parents find themselves facing, such as finances, isolation, job demands, guilt, sleep deprivation, boredom, and unsolicited advice, are tackled with simple yet effective solutions. Incorporating elements of the Search Institute's 40 Developmental Assets® for Young Children, parents learn how to avoid the pressures of "going it alone" by building a web of support with their family, friends, and community that promotes the physical, social, and emotional well-being of both child and parent.

Caring for Our Pond: Focus, Habitats (Little Green Readers. Set 4)

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Caring for Our Pond: Focus, Habitats (Little Green Readers. Set 4)
Meredith Costain
Manufacturer: Tandem Library
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Binding: School & Library Binding

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ASIN: 0613303067

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Caring for School-Age Children
Phylils; Parker, Jennifer Click
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Caring for school-age children: A church program guide

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Caring for school-age children: A church program guide
Melba Hawkins
Manufacturer: Convention Press
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Binding: Unknown Binding
ASIN: B00070VD5Y

Caring for the Aged (Understanding Social Issues)

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Caring for the Aged (Understanding Social Issues)
Fiona Van Zwanenberg
Manufacturer: Gloucester Pr
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Binding: School & Library Binding

Caring For Your Bird (Caring for Your Pet (Library))

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Caring For Your Bird (Caring for Your Pet (Library))
Lynn Hamilton
Manufacturer: Tandem Library
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Binding: School & Library Binding

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ASIN: 0613798236

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This fascinating series showcases the pets that enrich children's lives. Each colorful volume includes information on the development, life cycle, grooming needs, behaviors, and nutritional requirements of each pet. A brief history of each animal and its domestication is discussed, and interesting facts and folklore surrounding the pet are provided. The Caring for Your Pet series encourages young people to be responsible for their pets and helps them develop an understanding of how to care for them.

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Captain Edward Ruppelt was head of the US Air Force UFO investigations in the early 1950s and author of The Report on Unidentified Flying Objects, the first book to look into what President Eisenhower termed "the military industrial complex" and how it dealt with this strange, new phenomenon.

An American Demonology is not a book aimed at research specialists. Easy to read, it discusses the work of Captain Ruppelt, who tried desperately to convince the US Air Force that UFOs were real. It also takes a broad look at the politics of American technology and science within the military culture of the era, sightings of UFOs over Washington in the summer of 1952, Project Grudge and the burgeoning media interest in flying saucers.

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During his long years of exile in the United States, the eminent Hungarian historian Oscar J'aszi often wrote on the international crises of the interwar period. Although he was especially concerned with developments in the Central European region from which he had come, his articles and manuscripts display an intense interest also in his adopted country and in the prospects for democracy and peace generally. This collection of his shorter works affords insight into the perspective of an intellectual in exile as well as into the events that engage his attention.

Homage to Danubia: Writings in English by Oscar Jaszi, 1923-1957

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Homage to Danubia: Writings in English by Oscar Jaszi, 1923-1957
Oscar J. Aszi
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Creating a Bird-Watcher's Journal: Storey Country Wisdom Bulletin A-207 (Storey Country Wisdom Bulletin, a-207)
Clare Walker Leslie , and Charles E. Roth
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ASIN: 1580172288

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Since 1973, Storey's Country Wisdom Bulletins have offered practical, hands-on instructions designed to help readers master dozens of country living skills quickly and easily. There are now more than 170 titles in this series, and their remarkable popularity reflects the common desire of country and city dwellers alike to cultivate personal independence in everyday life.

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