A Passion for Asia: In Celebration of the Rockefeller Family and the 50th Anniversary of the Asia Society

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This fascinating publication, coinciding with the opening of an Asia Society exhibition of the same name, features significant Asian works of art from the Asia Society collection.

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Recommended to all readers seeking a better understanding of the Asian perspective of art, culture, politics and ethics.......2006-05-22

Deftly compiled by a team of imminent scholars, A Passion For Asia: The Rockefeller Legacy is an in-depth, informative study of the Rockefeller family's strong dedication to providing Americans with an understanding and appreciation for Asian art, politics, history, society and culture. Introducing the reader to the intricate collection of Asian art and culturally influenced decor, A Passion For Asia: The Rockefeller Legacy elaborates on the actual Asian culture itself, as well as detailed essays and writings on the actual art itself. A Passion For Asia: The Rockefeller Legacy has been presented on the fiftieth-year anniversary of the founding of the Asia society, and for that reason, is very strongly recommended to all readers seeking a better understanding of the Asian perspective of art, culture, politics and ethics, as well as those who are engaged in the study of general Asian society.

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For the legions of Paper Magazine fans, and anyone who's interested in Where Style Starts. This stunning portrayal of the last 20 years is a wonderful commemorative look at the life and times of the era. Following introductions and commentary by a virtual who's who of popular culture, 20 Years of Style charts just how style has evolved over the past twenty years, illustrating the huge influence that underground cultures from the worlds of art, music, film, sports and urban street life ultimately have played on mainstream fashion. Laid out by year starting in 1984 and continuing through the present, this star-studded journey cannot be described by words alone.

Adding to this visual feast are essays and commentary from Paper Magazine founders and co-editors Kim Hasreiter and David Hershkovits, as well as celebratory tributes to Paper Magazine from dejay and musicologist Moby; rap icon Fab 5 Freddy; artist/designer Todd Oldham; and style historian Harold Koda.

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I LOVE PAPER........2006-11-06

I buy this magazine as soon as it comes out. It's fun to read, stylish and one of the last magazines that has a personality. It's like listening to your coolest uncle/aunt telling stories of the good ol' days, and then hearing about all the newest stuff too. Long LIVE Paper!

PAPER IS NOT WORTH THE PAPER IT'S PRINTED ON........2005-04-17

IF YOU THINK OLD DRAG QUEENS ARE COOL AND BUY CLOTHING MADE BY SONS AND DAUGHTERS OF RICH PARENTS WHO CAN'T DESIGN THEIR WAY OUT OF PAPER BAG, BUT HAVE DECIDED TO CALL THEMSELVES DESIGNERS ANYWAY AFTER THE FUN OF CALLING THEMSELVES ARTISTS, OR ACTORS, OR WRITERS HAS WORN OF THEN THIS IS THE BOOK FOR YOU.

THIS IS A MAGAZINE THAT BRAGS ABOUT HAVING "ANN MAGNUSON" ON THEIR COVERS MORE THAN ONCE...

WHO IS "ANN MAGNUSON" YOU SAY?...MY POINT EXACTLY.

WHAT A BUNCH OF SELF GRATIFYING WANNABEES.

THANK
GOD
THE
ERA
OF
THESE
PURVEYORS
OF
POOP
IS
JUST
ABOUT
UP.

I CAN'T THINK OF ANOTHER MAGAZINE THAT WILL BE LESS MISSED.

BYE LOSERS.

couldnt be better.......2004-09-29

I started reading paper about a year ago, and was so pumped when I heard a book was coming out. It truly couldnt be better! its a culture textbook and should be taught in schools no joke! this book is what VH1's I Love The 90's wanted to be but failed you love it trust me.-Nick

Paper is still is as fresh and outragoeus as ever!!! .......2004-09-28

Paper magazine has always been a few steps ahead of the mainstream as the true arbiter of cutting edge style - and this gorgeous book is the best of the past 20 years! An amazing document of the most exciting moments in style culture - Bravo!

The Same Nobody's for Twenty Years........2004-09-28

It's amazing how if only a few people keep telling themselves they are special for a long enough time, they may eventually get someone outside of themselves to believe it. I feel sorry for the poor soul who greenlighted this book and was assuredly fired soon after. These guys have some how managed to write about the same group of nobodys for twenty years and call themselves cutting edge. The makers of this magazine must thank their lucky stars for their parents giving them a trust fund to ride all the way to the retirement home. How old are the founders of this magazine now anyway? They must be very close to entering that big drag show in the sky. Save your money and go buy a book from a true cutting edge magazine like Vice, Tokion,Vibe or Interview. You will be happier.

20 Years of Style: The World According to Paper

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20 Years of Style: The World According to Paper
David Hershkovits Kim Hastreiter
Manufacturer: Collins Design
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Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000OEV3BC

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Now real estate and leasing professionals can find quick and accurate solutions to the mathematical problems encountered in every branch of real estate. Featuring 89 tables, this definitive reference will provide quick answers to such common real estate financing questions as: "What is the minimum rent required to assure a 7 percent rate of return?"-and hundreds more. This definitive handbook will save hours of time and improve the accuracy of financial projections for all types of real estate projects. "... This book could become a "standard." It contains virtually every table that anyone associated with real estate could find useful." -Robert Irwin, Consultant and Author

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Independent film at 7,500 feet! January in Utah - for 10 days, the normally sleepy mountain resort of Park City becomes the focus of the movie world as 40,000 people descent on the town to sample the year s finest independent films, do a little business, and partake in all that is the Sundance Film Festival. "Sundance - A Festival Virgin's Guide" is the essential handbook for filmmakers, film industry professionals, and film-fans looking to attend the festival. Demystifying the event and providing practical advice for attending, Sundance - A Festival Virgin's Guide is about helping you make the most of your visit to Park City and America s most important film festival. Features include: THE CITY - getting there, getting around, places to stay, places to eat, and more; THE FESTIVAL - its history, structure, how to attend and all about the screenings; THE BIZ - an overview of the business side of the festival, for filmmakers looking to attend Sundance for networking or with a project in tow; THE LOWDOWN - a series of interviews with Sundance veterans, offering their advice and tips; FIVE APPENDICES containing a wealth of additional information. Sundance - A Festival Virgin's Guide has been developed with the assistance of the Sundance Institute.

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Fantastic for film fans and filmmakers.......2004-08-04

Sundance is such a cool festival, but has changed radically over the last 10 years (and is still changing). The festival has also taken on a kind of mythical status, and as a result it can sometimes be difficult to separate the reality from the hype. Thankfully this book cuts to the chase and provides a load of info on both the festival and the city of Park City itself. If you're a filmmaker (or wanna-be), then the business section provides a useful insight into how buying and selling operates in a festival context (although I'd love to see more on this topic). The city and festival guides are certainly comprehensive, but the I think the most valuable part of the book is the collection of interviews with different people from across the industry talking about their Sundance experiences and how the festival works for them. This provides a wonderful insight into the inner workings of the festival which isn't available in any of the official literature. A great little book which will definitely make your visit to Park City a breeze!

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Craps: A Winning Strategy teaches the reader how to increase the probability of winning to 83% on each roll of the dice. Teaches people when to place bets and when to remove bets. Strategy is simple to understand. Author is an attorney who earns more playing craps than practicing law. Strategy has been tested in Las Vegas-- It Works!

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You will make money using this strategy.......2000-12-29

My wife sat next to the author on a flight to Las Vegas recently. The conversation eventually came around to gambling in general and craps specifically. She was intrigued by David's approach so he gave her a copy of his book (for free). Upon her return from Vegas, she gave me the book and said, "You may want to try this".

I read the book cover to cover in about an hour. I then logged on to Omni Casino and proceeded to turn a $2,000 bankroll into approximately $9,000 in five days, playing about an hour a day.

The strategy is simple to implement and requires minimal practice to get the hang of it. I actually received a private practice session from David using his personal craps table that he purchased from MGM Grand. I bought in for $500 and walked away an hour later with $800 using David's strategy.

Buy the book. Practice. And then take your bankroll to your closest craps table. You'll be glad you did.

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Corporate Finance

UoP Must!

Corporate Finance-Stephen A. Ross

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Great book

Corporate Finance + Student CD-ROM + Standard & Poor's card + Ethics in Finance PowerWeb (Irwin Series in Finance)
Stephen A. Ross , Randolph W Westerfield , and Jeffrey Jaffe
Manufacturer: McGraw-Hill/Irwin
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

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Corporate Finance Demystified

ASIN: 0072971231

Book Description

Corporate Finance is today’s most authoritative book on— and covers every angle of—corporate finance. Updates to this edition include a more user-friendly approach, new or updated cases that illustrate top companies addressing real world situations, topical articles written by scholars and practitioners, and more.

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Corporate Finance.......2007-05-25

This is an excellent value for the price that I paid and the quick delivery in which the book was delivered!! This seller was very courteous and responsive to my questions!! A+++ seller for and A+++ product!!

UoP Must!.......2007-01-03

Addendums are an important reference item. The entire text was thought provoking and challenging. I'm glad that I chose to "bite the bullet" and spend the 'extra' money on the text which is not the case with all UoP courses. This time it paid off.

Corporate Finance-Stephen A. Ross.......2006-11-10

Well organized and adequately comprehensive. Could use more material in certain areas, but that's a personal perspective. Overall, good book.

Neutral.......2006-11-10

Kinda hard to understand and the information provided in the text is not presented very clearly. Maybe it is just me and I did not finish the whole book anyway. I actually haven't read any of it since chapter 2... since now I rely on mostly the professor's notes which I find easier to understand than the textbook.

Great book.......2006-10-30

I had 6 edition of Corporate Finance when on my MBA program, which at that time was an excellent book. Now i wanted to refresh the knowledge and bought this one, and it was a good improvement over the one i had. I would recommend this book to anyone who would like to learn or refresh corporate finance.

Corporate Finance 7th Edition + Student CD-ROM + Standard & Poor's card + Ethics in Finance PowerWeb

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Best educational 4 weeks I have spent.

Corporate Finance 7th Edition + Student CD-ROM + Standard & Poor's card + Ethics in Finance PowerWeb

Manufacturer: McGraw-Hill Book Co
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
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ASIN: 0071239375

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Best educational 4 weeks I have spent........2006-02-21

This book came with a strong recommendation from my pal Besife Tonwe. If you want an indepth, clear and educational insight into corporate finance then i don't think you could do better than getting this book. Part 3 is tougher going but don't worry too much - once you have read through the book you can go back and do the exercises to firm up your knowledge. Great buy.

Corporate Finance + Student CD-ROM + Standard & Poor's card + Ethics in Finance PowerWeb (Irwin Series in Finance) by Stephen A. Ross, Randolph W Westerfield, and Jeffrey Jaffe

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Corporate Finance + Student CD-ROM + Standard & Poor's card + Ethics in Finance PowerWeb (Irwin Series in Finance) by Stephen A. Ross, Randolph W Westerfield, and Jeffrey Jaffe
Stephen A. Ross , Randolph W Westerfield , and Jeffrey Jaffe
Manufacturer: McGraw Hill
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: 0070611173

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Printed in black and white pages. Includes CD.

Corporate Finance + Student CD-ROM + Standard & Poor's card + Ethics in Finance PowerWeb (Irwin Series in Finance)

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Corporate Finance + Student CD-ROM + Standard & Poor's card + Ethics in Finance PowerWeb (Irwin Series in Finance)
Stephen A. Ross; Randolph W Westerfield; Jeffrey Jaffe
Manufacturer: McGraw-Hill/Irwin
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Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000KENL66

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CORPORATE FINANCE STUDENT CD-ROM + STANDARD & POOR'S CARD + ETHICS POWERWEB

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CORPORATE FINANCE STUDENT CD-ROM + STANDARD & POOR'S CARD + ETHICS POWERWEB
STEPHEN WESTERFIELD, RANDOLPH JAFFE, JEFFREY ROSS
Manufacturer: MCGRAW-HILL EDUCATION - EUROPE
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000OG0DO8

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Ride shotgun with the heroic mushers whose bravery inspired the Iditarod.

In the winter of 1925, Nome, Alaska, was hit by an unexpected and deadly outbreak of diphtheria. Officials immediately quarantined the town, but the only cure for the community of more than 1,400 people was antitoxin serum and the nearest supply was in Anchorage—hundreds of miles of snowbound wilderness away. The only way to get it to Nome was by dogsled.

Twenty teams braved subzero temperatures and blizzard conditions to run over 600 miles in six days in a desperate relay race that saved the people of Nome. Several of the dogs, including Togo and Balto, became national heroes. Today their efforts, and those of the courageous mushers, are commemorated every March by the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race.

Jon Van Zyle’s stunning oil paintings capture the brutal conditions, pristine wilderness, and sheer guts and determination demonstrated by the heroic mushers and dogs.

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Ain't No Stopping Them Now! It's Time to Mush!.......2006-12-05

In January of 1925, a diptheria epidemic broke out in Nome, Alaska. One Dr. Welch treated three children who were deathly ill. Since the town was under quarantine and an emergency alert was sent to the governor in Juneau outlining the need for the vaccine.

The necessary serum was in Anchorage, which was over 1,000 miles from Nome. This was during the early days of air travel and at that time no planes flew to Alaska during the winter months due to the lack of closed cockpits and the inclement weather would cost pilots their lives.

Trains were the popular mode of transportation. A train brought the serum from Anchorage to Nenana. In Nenana, the mushers and their teams of malamutes and huskies took the medicine for the rest of its cliff-hanging run to Nome.

I like the way a map of the route is included in this book and the way the dogs are introduced to readers. Balto, the most famous dog was the husky who led the team on the last leg of the journey. He has been credited with getting the medicine through in time to save the stricken children. Togo, a beautiful male husky is also featured. He was one of the huskies on the first run. Sadly, his part is eclipsed by Balto's now famous heroic journey. Still, this is not to discount what this brave curly tailed dog accomplished. Togo's stamina got the first team off to a flying start.

I like the way each musher is credited in this book; the distance of each run to Nome and each participant, musher and husky and malamute alike are listed. Each one of these people and curly tailed dogs are given their due recognition. If it had not been for those teams, the medicine would never have reached its destination before deadline. Truly a treasure for all ages. It makes me think of the 1979 song, "Ain't No Stopping Us Now."

A treasure to own for everyone.......2005-04-03

The Great Serum Race, Blazing the Iditarod Trail by Debbie S. Miller with illustrations by Jon Van Zyle, the official artist of the dogsled race and a two-time participant in the Iditarod, is a children's book, ages 7 to 10, published in 2002 by Walker & Company. This has become one of my favorite books for introducing children to this amazing race of skill and endurance.

The book is based on the real events of January, 1925, when the population of Nome, Alaska, was in desperate need of diphtheria vaccine. Dr. Welch had not seen a case of diphtheria in twenty years and suddenly he had three young children very ill with the disease. Something had to be done. The community was put under quarantine and an emergency wire went out to the governor in Juneau that the town needed emergency help. This is where the mushers came in. The decision was made to bring serum from Anchorage, over 1,000 miles away, to Nome. In those days, airplanes only flew in Alaska in the summertime because they had open-cockpits and neither plane nor pilot would survive the weather. A steam engine (#66) took the serum from Anchorage to Nenana where the real adventure began. The rest of the story tells of the harrowing experiences of mushers and dogs in their race against time in getting the serum to its destination. At one point, it is believed the serum might be lost.

The front of the book includes a map of the dogsled trail from Nenana to Nome. There is also an introduction to Togo, a Siberian husky and one of the true heroes of the 1925 race. Another excellent feature included in this book, is the complete list of mushers who participated in the original race, each one's race segment, and the distance covered. The race's heroic dogs also have a page devoted to them at the end of the book. This book is a real treasure for both adults and children.

Carolyn Rowe Hill

A Must Have Iditarod Book.......2003-02-08

Debbie Millerýs masterful retelling of the Serum Run, which saved the children of Nome, Alaska from a deadly diphtheria epidemic in 1925, goes well beyond the facts of this heroic team effort. The Great Serum Run: Blazing the Iditarod Trail includes well-researched factual information, reference tables, maps, and photographs. Millerýs narrative comes alive as she skillfully interweaves many little known fascinating details of how the mushers and their dog sled teams endured their individual treks from Nenana to Nome in such deadly weather conditions. The story behind this famous dog sled team relay was inspiration for the world famous ýLast Great Race,ý the Iditarod. Jon Van Zyle, the official Iditarod artist, complements Millerýs text with vivid, captivating illustrations. Readers of this book will gain a sense of the unbelievable accomplishment of these dog sled teams. People of all ages will treasure this book. The Great Serum Run: Blazing the Iditarod Trail should be included as a first resource for teachers interested in providing thought provoking discussions about the Iditarod, teamwork, and manýs interaction and dependence on animals.

About the Reviewer: Ann Morgan has taught lessons about the Iditarod in grades 2- 6 for the last 18 years, and is currently teaching at Chatham Middle School, Chatham, Massachusetts. In 2000, she was in Alaska at the Iditarod and acquired first hand knowledge of the race by following the mushers and dog sled teams with her own bush pilot from Anchorage to Nome.

A Must Have Iditarod Book.......2003-02-08

Debbie Miller's masterful retelling of the Serum Run, which saved the children of Nome, Alaska from a deadly diphtheria epidemic in 1925, goes well beyond the facts of this heroic team effort. The Great Serum Run: Blazing the Iditarod Trail includes well-researched factual information, reference tables, maps, and photographs. Miller's narrative comes alive as she skillfully interweaves many little known fascinating details of how the mushers and their dog sled teams endured their individual treks from Nenana to Nome in such deadly weather conditions. The story behind this famous dog sled team relay was inspiration for the world famous "Last Great Race," the Iditarod. Jon Van Zyle, the official Iditarod artist, complements Miller's text with vivid, captivating illustrations. Readers of this book will gain a sense of the unbelievable accomplishment of these dog sled teams. People of all ages will treasure this book. The Great Serum Run: Blazing the Iditarod Trail should be included as a first resource for teachers interested in providing thought provoking discussions about the Iditarod, teamwork, and man's interaction and dependence on animals.

A book worth reading for children & adults.......2003-01-16

Debbie Miller did a great deal of research before writing this book, so though it is written for children, it is a great account for all to read. I would highly recommend it to readers of all ages who are interested in dog teams and their important role in Alaska. This is the best and most acurate telling of the story of the serum run to Nome in 1925 which I have ever seen. It is a children's book in that it explains what happened from the viewpoint of children. Beyond the story, there are facts presented in the back of the book. Jon Van Zyle is a popular artist, but I did not feel that his oil paintings for this book were all that great.

Great Serum Race, The: Blazing the Iditarod Trail

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Great Serum Race, The: Blazing the Iditarod Trail

Manufacturer: Walker & Company
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Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: B000HVVH5Y

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The Human Tradition in the Civil War and Reconstruction brings alive this decisive period in American history by taking the reader beyond the realm of generals, presidents, and the other towering figures of history and introducing fourteen individua

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An outstanding contribution to Civil War studies........2000-04-04

The Human Tradition In The Civil War And Reconstruction brings alive a decisive period in American history, examining the realm of generals and others and using the lives of fourteen selected individuals to examine personal experiences during Reconstruction on both sides of the issue. This college-level text reveals the abolition movement's influences, the roles played by blacks during the war, and the experiences of military individuals alike.

The Human Tradition in the Civil War and Reconstruction. (Book Reviews).(Review): An article from: Journal of Southern History

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The Human Tradition in the Civil War and Reconstruction. (Book Reviews).(Review): An article from: Journal of Southern History
James M. Beeby
Manufacturer: Southern Historical Association
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Digital
ASIN: B0008IIUUQ
Release Date: 2005-07-28

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This digital document is an article from Journal of Southern History, published by Southern Historical Association on November 1, 2001. The length of the article is 651 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: The Human Tradition in the Civil War and Reconstruction. (Book Reviews).(Review)
Author: James M. Beeby
Publication: Journal of Southern History (Refereed)
Date: November 1, 2001
Publisher: Southern Historical Association
Volume: 67 Issue: 4 Page: 877(3)

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Physicist-turned-environmental, human rights, and antiglobalization activist Dr. Vandana Shiva sees India in desperate crisis, facing potential nuclear conflict with Pakistan, the rise of fundamentalism within its own borders, and the very real threat of mass famine and economic enslavement of its citizens to the forces of globalization. In India on Fire, Shiva offers a critical analysis of the effects of globalization. This slim book, which brings together historical, philosophical, and scientific thought, is a succinct and worthy primer for anyone who wishes to understand the crises in India and Pakistan today.

Vandana Shiva is the author of many books, including Water Wars, and won the 1993 Right Livelihood Award, also known as the Alternative Nobel Peace Prize.

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