Human anatomy & figure drawing;: The integration of structure and form

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Human anatomy & figure drawing;: The integration of structure and form
Jack Kramer
Manufacturer: Van Nostrand Reinhold Co
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Binding: Unknown Binding

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ASIN: B0006CBCFY

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Human Anatomy & Figure Drawing The Integration of Structure and Form
Kramer Jack
Manufacturer: Van Nostrand Reinhold
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000UICBYK

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This sumptuously illustrated book offers the first up-close view of the richness and variety of historical dress of the 17th and 18th centuries. Drawn from the Victoria and Albert Museum's world-famous collection, these garments display skills that are now lost, yet continue to inspire today's leading designers.Much of the finery seen here is too fragile to be on permanent display, or its detail too intricate to be captured in conventional photography. Jacobean blackwork, neoclassical tambour work, exquisite stitching, and knife-sharp pleats are pictured in stunning photographs, alongside such unusual techniques as stamping, pinking, and slashing--many of which are rarely employees in the modern world, as they require labor-intensive handwork impossible to replicate by machine.With line drawings showing the construction of the complete garment and a text that sets each in the context of its time, this book is a visual feast for all fashion lovers, and an essential resource for curators, collectors, students, costumers and designers.

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Mouth-watering photography of stunning clothing detail, but lacking if full garment photos........2006-02-21

I'd classify this as a lovely coffee-table book, it has many luxurious detailed close-up pictures of garments, but I wish there were also pictures of the entire garment and diagrams on the pattern construction. It's not all that good of a book as a costuming resource, but worth having in a library for the pretty pictures. I certainly would not recommend paying full price for it.

Beautiful.......2002-02-20

I got the book in the mail today. I don't think I will be able to put it down for one second anytime before next Friday. It is simply the best photographic account of 18th century clothing detail that I have ever seen. I LOVE IT!!!

Superb! Magnificent!.......2000-01-30

WHAT a wonderful book. Never has a museum published a more mouth-watering and so informative reference book. Forget the idea that all museum publications are dry and arid - even if you don't really like costume or fashion you MUST look at this book. The photography is of the very highest quality. If a picture is worth at least a thousand words, then there are millions of words in this book - millions of words that have never been coined, but which describe the small minutae - the rich colouring - the magnificent designs and craftmanship - the hitherto unsuspected marvel of a seam or a collar - the small pattern that you would never have noticed in a figured silk. Every library and art gallery and museum must have a copy of this book. Even artists ought to buy a copy, because it is invaluable as a source for design and ideas. I highly recommend this book. You can almost feel the satins and stroke the embroideries, feeling their texture. Dress is definitely an art form. Just ask this book with a mere glance, and you will get your answer - a resounding YES. The reviews below say this so much better than I could.

Amazing photos, very good descriptions, variety of topics.......1999-07-23

Comprised primarily of breathtaking photos and limited text, Fashion in Detail made a two hour layover at Newark airport a pleasant experience! These photos reveal the kind of detail one can not absorb during a museum visit either because there are others in line or because one can't get close enough. In order to appreciate the exquisite workmanship and the creative thought that produced what are essentially works of art, in addition to being items of clothing which were actually worn, a photo becomes necessary. Line drawings accompany the text descriptions so that whatever detail is spotlighted in the photo can also be understood in relation to the whole garment. What a gorgeous book! It was worth every penny.

Must have for students & scholars of 17th-18thc fashion.......1998-12-08

"Fashion in Detail" is a beautiful book highlighting details of many of the 17th and 18th century fashions in the Victorian and Albert museum collection. Many are too fragile to exibit so the full-color pictures, text and line drawings are the only record many costume mavens will ever see. The book is truly fashion in detail as the color illustration show details only, usually of one, but sometimes up to four or five items per page. The book's layout is divided by chapters--one shows details of outstanding stitching, seaming and quilting while another covers buttons, and another embroidery for example. The "coffee table" size of this book allows the best use of the book's layout: the left hand page includes a clear line diagram of the the complete item(s) illustrated on the right hand page in wonderful color photographs. The left-hand page text describes the item in suscinct, but complete detail. Some of the rarest and most outstanding items receive two or three color photos and text of various details. The pink stays on the cover, for example, get a back detail of the exquisite stitching in the first chapter and another side photo of the lovely ribbons tying the matching sleeves to the stays later in the book. My only complaint is two-fold. I wanted to see more and a smaller, full-length color view of each item would have been wonderful since many of the items haven't been illustrated in books elsewhere.

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Offering the only source of comprehensive tenant and shopping center income and expense data, this edition is the classic Dollars & Cents that tracks more than 170 tenant types, and almost 1,000 neighborhood, community, regional, and super-regional shopping centers.

Recognized as authoritative by courts of law, and as the industry standard for more than 40 years, the book is packed with the objective dependable benchmarks you need to prepare appraisals, analyze investment opportunities, evaluate tenant performance, compare individual shopping centers to industry averages, and estimate tax revenues.

Assembled from year-end financial statements, this edition includes data tables that cover 12 categores of sales, income, and expense data for tenants drawn from more than 30,000 stores, and 56 categories of centerwide operational data.

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Imagine an actor as familiar to audiences as Denzel Washington and Morgan Freeman are today--who is then virtually deleted from public memory. Such is the story of Canada Lee. Among the most respected black actors of the forties and a tireless civil rights advocate, Lee was unjustly dishonored, his name reduced to a footnote in the history of the McCarthy era, his death one of a handful directly attributable to the blacklist.

Born in Harlem in 1907, Lee was a Renaissance man. A musical prodigy on violin and piano at eleven, by thirteen he had become a successful jockey and by his twenties a champion boxer. After wandering into auditions for the WPA Negro Theater Project, Lee took up acting and soon shot to stardom in Orson Welles's Broadway production of Native Son, later appearing in such classic films as Lifeboat and the original Cry, the Beloved Country. But Lee's meteoric rise to fame was followed by a devastating fall. Labeled a Communist by the FBI and HUAC as early as 1943, Lee was pilloried during the notorious spy trial of Judith Coplon in 1949, then condemned in longtime friend Ed Sullivan's column. He died in 1952, forty-five and penniless, a heartbroken casualty of a dangerous and conflicted time. Now, after nearly a decade of research, Mona Smith revives the legacy of a man who was perhaps the blacklist's most tragic victim.

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Becoming A Terrific Book.......2005-04-11

Though he died, sadly and miserably, before I was even born, the greatness of Canada Lee cast a long shadow over my early life on Long Island (a suburb of New York). Lee was but one of the victims of the tragic blacklist, and the HUAC hearings which tore apart the country, especially the entertainment world in which many well-meaning folks had taken part in various charitable organizations before and during World War II only to find themselves suspected of Communism or merely "premature anti-Fascism." It was a time in which, to paraphrase playwright Lillian Hellman, you had to cut your conscience to suit this year's fashions, and such a time may be coming around again. If so, the Canada Lees of today are going to come to a terrible end.

What a world! And yet, as Mona Smith shows us, there is redemption for even the most miserable of us, and Lee was able again and again to triumph over the ingrown and casual racism of the film world by finding parts that made him more than just a grinning servant a la the underrated Stepin Fetchit. He refused to play a servant and thus suffered many privations and was debied many roles, along with his better known compatriot Paul Robeson, also a famous athlete before turning to acting.

Lee's greatest films included Hitchcock's LIFEBOAT, in which he plays the only sane man in a lifeboat filled with hysterical excuses for human beings. This film, written partially by John Steinbeck, is one of those movies that seem more and more central to Hitch's career as time goes by--to Steinbeck's too.

Mona Smith's account of how she came to write the life of Canada Lee, as set forth in her preface, is heartbreaking. Unbelievably, Canada Lee's widow was still alive and was able to share with Ms. Smith a mountain of personal papers. It is trily one of the miracles of the archival process, and it makes her book not only a showbiz biography, but a study in civil rights and in American history and human endurance.

I recommend this book to everyone, of all ages, who wants to learn about redemption and sacrifice.

Well Written.......2004-12-02

The story of Mr. Canada Lee is complex and great to read, I had heard of him growing up and I remember watching "Body and Soul" when it came on tv as a child and my family telling me all the great things he had done, and the fact that history until now has reported very little about him, gets me. He contributed a lot to helping others who were not treated fairly. And he also made it possible for stars today to not have to be limited to certain roles. He was a man of courage and stood firm in what he believed, even when others around him abandoned him, he never gave up. I can only hope I can be that strong in my own life.

Becoming Something: The Story of Canada Lee.(Book Review): An article from: Theatre History Studies

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Becoming Something: The Story of Canada Lee.(Book Review): An article from: Theatre History Studies
Glenda E. Gill
Manufacturer: Mid-America Theatre Association
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Binding: Digital

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This digital document is an article from Theatre History Studies, published by Mid-America Theatre Association on January 1, 2005. The length of the article is 829 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: Becoming Something: The Story of Canada Lee.(Book Review)
Author: Glenda E. Gill
Publication: Theatre History Studies (Magazine/Journal)
Date: January 1, 2005
Publisher: Mid-America Theatre Association
Volume: 25 Page: 197(2)

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Becoming Something: The Story of Canada Lee.(Bright Boulevards, Bold Dreams: The Story of Black Hollywood)(Book Review): An article from: Cineaste

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Becoming Something: The Story of Canada Lee.(Bright Boulevards, Bold Dreams: The Story of Black Hollywood)(Book Review): An article from: Cineaste
Patrick McGilligan
Manufacturer: Thomson Gale
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ASIN: B000BLBVE2
Release Date: 2005-09-28

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This digital document is an article from Cineaste, published by Thomson Gale on September 22, 2005. The length of the article is 907 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: Becoming Something: The Story of Canada Lee.(Bright Boulevards, Bold Dreams: The Story of Black Hollywood)(Book Review)
Author: Patrick McGilligan
Publication: Cineaste (Magazine/Journal)
Date: September 22, 2005
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Volume: 30 Issue: 4 Page: 73(2)

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Mona Z. Smith. Becoming Something: The Story of Canada Lee.(Book review): An article from: African American Review

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Mona Z. Smith. Becoming Something: The Story of Canada Lee.(Book review): An article from: African American Review
Amina Gautier
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Binding: Digital

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This digital document is an article from African American Review, published by Thomson Gale on June 22, 2006. The length of the article is 1105 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: Mona Z. Smith. Becoming Something: The Story of Canada Lee.(Book review)
Author: Amina Gautier
Publication: African American Review (Magazine/Journal)
Date: June 22, 2006
Publisher: Thomson Gale
Volume: 40 Issue: 2 Page: 387(3)

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Recapture magical moments from L. Frank Baum’s popular Oz books by dressing the young adventuress from Kansas in 8 memorable costumes, among them outfits worn when she first arrived in Oz, visited the Emerald City, became a princess, entered the "glass city," was a guest in Ozma’s palace and 3 others.

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Devistatingly Excited about the Paper Doll!.......2000-11-09

I love The Wizard Of Oz! I thought this would be sonething unique to add to my collection. It is so adorable, I that I had to order another one for my friend! I am 24 so do not think you are too old for it, I loved it! Thankyou, Ann from Texas

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Excellent Book covering many fundamentals of Marketing to the Hispanic market

The Whole Enchilada

The Whole Enchilada: Hispanic Marketing 101
Juan Faura
Manufacturer: Paramount Market Publishing
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Binding: Hardcover

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How to Win The Hispanic Gold RushTM: Critical Cultural, Demographic, Marketing, and Motivational Factors

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Hispanics are warm people. Most prefer a hug to a handshake, but they also want that "hug" to be respectful and honest, not just a ploy to gain their business. Using his many years in research and advertising, as well as his experiences being raised in a Hispanic family, Juan Faura talks straight about your Hispanic customers, from a Hispanic point of view.

The Whole Enchilada is a practical guide to selling to Hispanics in the U.S. Take a look at the top 30 Latino markets and find out which advertising vehicles, organizations, and resources are available in each one to assist you in developing and executing a marketing strategy. Scores of easy-to-apply tips will help you make your business Hispanic friendly.

In The Whole Enchilada, you will find:

• Eight Laws of the Hispanic Universe

• Five phrases that will immediately engender a connection with any Latino consumer

• Twelve commonly assumed characteristics of Hispanic culture, and what you need to know about how the culture is changing

• Profiles of Eight individuals who represent the many faces of U.S. Hispanics

• Which media are best suited to your objectives

• Where to find help when you need it

Especially written for the small business that is trying to adapt to a changing environment, The Whole Enchilada also contains wisdom for major corporations who are willing to recognize that Hispanics are an important part of the diverse U.S. customer base.

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Excellent Book covering many fundamentals of Marketing to the Hispanic market.......2007-05-20

This an excellent book on the topic of marketing to hispanics. I recommend this book to any entreprenuer or business executive looking to cash in on the rapidly growing latino market. This book covers a lot of fundamental but very necessary information that you will need in order to target this lucrative market.

The Whole Enchilada.......2005-08-20

Is a very good book if what you need is a basic aproach to the Hispanic Market, easy to read and very well written.

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Mindhunter enters the minds of some of the country's most notorious serial killers to tell the real-life story of the Investigative Support Unit (ISU) -- the FBI's special force that has assisted state and local police in cracking some of the country's most celebrated serial murder and rape cases. The unit specializes in understanding the chemistry and mechanical workings of the brain's of these serial criminals, and did its homework by interviewing such murderers as Charles Manson and David Berkowitz (the Son of Sam). John Douglas, who worked for the FBI for 25 years, is an authority on the unit, and his book combines the best of nonfiction with that of a murder mystery.

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During his twenty-five year career with the Investigative Support Unit, Special Agent John Douglas became a legendary figure in law enforcement, pursuing some of the most notorious and sadistic serial killers of our time: the man who hunted prostitutes for sport in the woods of Alaska, the Atlanta child murderer, and Seattle's Green River killer, the case that nearly cost Douglas his life.

As the model for Jack Crawford in The Silence of the Lambs, Douglas has confronted, interviewed, and studied scores of serial killers and assassins, including Charles Manson, Ted Bundy, and Ed Gein, who dressed himself in his victims' peeled skin. Using his uncanny ability to become both predator and prey, Douglas examines each crime scene, reliving both the killer's and the victim's actions in his mind, creating their profiles, describing their habits, and predicting their next moves.

Now, in chilling detail, the legendary Mindhunter takes us behind the scenes of some of his most gruesome, fascinating, and challenging cases -- and into the darkest recesses of our worst nightmares.

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Another great J. Douglas book!.......2007-09-16

What can I say other than John Douglas never fails to deliver? This book is a great read, and I loved it!

Great inside look.......2007-07-10

Given Douglas' background there was little question that he would have a story or two to tell. In Mindhunter you get a glimpse of what it takes to conduct good profiling and what an instrumental tool the profile can be. The book covers some of America's most feared monsters and what role the Behavioral Science Unit played in their capture.

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Glad To Know They're There.......2007-06-09

With crimes becoming more and more heinous, it's good to know the FBI has minds like these working behind the scenes. Predicting the profile of criminals behind specific crimes is not only an art, after years of on-the-job training but also a very special gift. A fantastic behind-the-scenes look at crime busting well worth a read.

Absolutely Fascinating - A Must for "Criminal Minds" fans!!.......2007-05-29

I have been hooked on the TV show "Criminal Minds" lately and was so interested in profiling that I purchased this book. At the time I had no idea that the author was the basis for the main character in my now favorite show. Although undrestandably full of himself, this book gives amazaing insight into the criminal profiling world, discusses many infamous serial killers, and delves into an exciting world of criminal psychology. It has made me want to track down and read every similar book!

Mindhunter.......2007-05-13

Fascinating insight into the development of profiling. Full of real case studies, it is hard to put down.

Mindhunter - Inside The FBI Elite Serial Crime Unit

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Mindhunter - Inside The FBI Elite Serial Crime Unit
John Douglas & Mark Olshaker
Manufacturer: Mandarin
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0749322144

Mindhunter : Inside the FBI's Elite Serial Crime Unit

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Mindhunter : Inside the FBI's Elite Serial Crime Unit
John E.; Olshaker, Mark Douglas
Manufacturer: New York, NY, U.S.A.: Scribner
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Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000NZS3JC

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Mindhunter Inside the FBI's Elite Serial Crime Unit
John Douglas , and Mark Olshaker
Manufacturer: Recorded Books
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Audio Cassette
ASIN: 0788706268

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For 25 years, John Douglas and his FBI colleagues pursued notorious and sadistic serial killers. Douglas created surprisingly accurate profiles by examining each crime scene and portraying both the killers and the victims actions in his mind. Chilling, at times grisly, but always insightful, Mindhunter, an Edgar Award-nominee and New York Times best-seller, recounts Douglas legendary career. Writing with award-winning author and film-maker Mark Olshaker, Douglasthe model for Jack Crawford in the Academy Award-winning film Silence of the Lambsdraws a startlingly clear map through the twisted minds of serial killers. Here are the men whose gruesome acts have hypnotized the nation, including Seattles Green River killer, Son of Sam, and the Atlanta child murderer. Combining a wealth of information with a witty and engaging style, Douglas and Olshaker make even the most horrifying crime scene accessible and palatable. Richard M. Davidsons clear voice and well-paced narration enhance the power of this fascinating and challenging true-crime audiobook.

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MINDHUNTER: INSIDE THE FBI'S ELITE SERIAL CRIME UNIT
JOHN DOUGLAS
Manufacturer: HEINEMANN
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000S5ULAQ

Mindhunter: Inside the FBI's Elite Serial Crime Unit, The Anatomy of Motive, Journey into Darkness, Anyone You Want Me To Be, Obession (Set of 5 True Crime Novels by John Douglas)

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Mindhunter: Inside the FBI's Elite Serial Crime Unit, The Anatomy of Motive, Journey into Darkness, Anyone You Want Me To Be, Obession (Set of 5 True Crime Novels by John Douglas)
John Douglas
Manufacturer: Pocket
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Mass Market Paperback
ASIN: B000VIIZZI

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Excellent chronology of a complicated affair

Must read - even now!

This is How Government Works

Terrific book

Terrific synopsis of the facts known about Iran-Contra

A Very Thin Line: The Iran-Contra Affairs
Theodore Draper
Manufacturer: Hill and Wang
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Binding: Hardcover

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Excellent chronology of a complicated affair.......2006-06-20

In a nutshell the author has reviewed the voluminous data, (transcripts, interviews, personal logs and diaries, etc.) and has written a coherent and engaging book documenting an extremely convoluted and complicated foreign policy initiative, (actually several initiatives) during the Reagan presidency. Aid to the contras, weapons sold to Iran and the diversion of funds from those weapons sales are tracked from inception to implementation to the exposure of these "affairs". This includes all the high hopes and noble causes, the "zeal" of the Americans involved, the greed and corruption of the middlemen used for the transactions, and at times the sheer incompetence which led to the inevitable exposure of what was really happening behind the scenes. This last item being the crux of the book - the hijacking of US foreign policy in the Middle East and Central America by a handful of men, (at times overworked, completely over their heads and out of their league), outside of any purview, oversight or review by the White House, Cabinet or Congress. As for who knew what and when, from President Reagan on down, the author also does a very good job documenting this time line and each of the major players involved. (As an aside, Sec. of State Schultz's involvement, or really conscious lack thereof, was an eye opener for me.) As for the timeliness of re-visiting this affair 20 years later and any lessons to be learned, if any, .... All I know is I found this book both fascinating and a little scary.

Must read - even now!.......2006-06-18

The information contained in this book will keep your jaw dropping from page to page. If anyone is wondering why George W. Bush isn't being impeached, after reading this book, you'll know why. Why wasn't Reagan ipmeached? Or Bush Sr.? The abuse of power, the parsing and skirting of law has been going on since the early '80s. Nothing is new - even the people.

This is How Government Works.......2004-05-10

This great book tells how a group of rightwing White House ideologues hijacked foreign policy from the State Department and the Pentagon, with disastrous results: terrorists were empowered and America's image was left in tatters. It might sound like "A Very Thin Line" is about the Bush Administration and Iraq -- but it is actually about the Reagan Administration and Iran/Contra. Aided by the documentary record compiled during Congressional investigations and criminal prosecutions, Draper recreates this sordid and hilarious episode from the 1980s in painstaking detail. His book is smart and readable. Anyone who was surprised by the intelligence and policy failures in Iraq should read this book for a reminder of how Washington really works. (I'm a State Department official.)

Terrific book.......1999-08-22

I read this book in college and gave my copy to my history prof when I left school. If I had known how difficult it would be to try and get another copy, I might not have left it. (just kidding Proffessor Gill) This is perhaps the best book I have read since Shirer's Rise and Fall of the Third Reich as far as bringing a dense and complicated seiries of events together in an easily understandable, fascinating read. I followed the Iran-Contra "affair" very closely as it happened, and read many books on it before this; but only after reading this book did I feel as if I actually understood what went on. A keeper for anyone's non-fiction library.

Terrific synopsis of the facts known about Iran-Contra.......1997-06-13

This was an excellent book. It appeared to be meticulously researched. Mr. Draper took the amazing personalities of the Iran-Contra affair and made them very human, but with little or no loss of credibility concerning the story that he told - an unusual feat these days. His book delivered no smoking gun of any kind, but it certainly pointed the finger at the President and the Vice President who were clearly willing to go as close to breaking the law as they could in order to pursue a controversial policy. The stand-out person in the tale is Oliver North - a classic example of a man who, with apparent earnestness and conviction concerning his own mission, can become an arrogant dangerous player when given real or associated power. Given the reader's subsequent knowledge of North's rise to political prominence and wealth, reading this account of his actions is an even more satisfying experience

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Eagles Facts And Trivia: Puzzlers for the Bird-Brained
John Maxymuk
Manufacturer: Camino Books
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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The Philadelphia Eagles are a storyteller's dream team, populated by some of the quirkiest and most colorful players, coaches, and management in all of pro football history. These characters have taken part in some of the strangest, funniest, wildest, and most disturbing events in football lore. Like their fans, the Eagles are not shy or retiring—win or lose, they make their presence known.

Through the framework of trivia quizzes, author John Maxymuk tells some of the stories that best highlight who the Philadelphia Eagles are and why they mean so much to fans. A total of 660 wide-ranging, mind-bending questions—on History, Glory and Rivalries, Players and Positions, Management, the Offbeat, and Records—will test the real fanatic's depth of knowledge about the Birds.

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Philadelphia Birds, An Introduction to Familiar Species in the Metropolitan Area, is a must-have, reference guide for beginners and experts alike. Whether you're on a nature hike or in your own backyard, you'll want to take along a copy of this indispensable guide. The Pocket Naturalist(tm) series is an introduction to common plants and animals and natural phenomena. Each pocket-sized, folding guide highlights up to 150 species and most feature a map highlighting prominent sanctuaries and outstanding natural attractions. Each is laminated for durability.

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Compact and great for the field.......2006-12-21

With over 147 different species of bird renditions in the Philadelphia metropolitan area, this is a great guide for those looking to escape that confining city scape and explore the true nature that was once predominant in the area we know. Coming from a bird watcher, this is a great guide while out in the "nitty gritty". Its a great buy.

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AN IMAGINATIVE, AMUSING TALE

Sparrow Jack

Manufacturer: Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR)
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 0374371393

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A lively twist on the immigrant story

When John Bardsley leaves England to seek his fortune in America, he finds that his new city, Philadelphia, is crawling with inchworms! No one seems to know how to get rid of them, and the American birds turn up their beaks at the thought of eating any. Recalling his rescue of a very hungry baby sparrow when he was a boy, John comes up with a novel way to solve the problem, and he once again sets sail across the ocean in order to save his new city – with some help from his feathered friends.

Using detailed illustrations, Mordicai Gerstein tells the little-known story of how sparrows came to America and how John Bardsley came to be known as Sparrow Jack.

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AN IMAGINATIVE, AMUSING TALE.......2003-06-10

With vibrantly enchanting illustrations the vaunted Mordicai Gerstein relates the surprising story of John Bardsley and the introduction of sparrows to America.

It was the middle of the 19th century when Bardsley, like so many others, left his native land to find fortune in America. Philadelphia was his city of choice; house painting his work. To his amazement he found that his adopted city was literally crawling with inchworms. One of the little rascals even dove into his shirt, a tickling annoyance.

Soon, the inchworms were devouring the leaves on bushes and trees. Birds that were native to Philadelphia, jays, wrens, robins, and thrushes didn't find the little wigglers appetizing. Even though people were hired to pick the inchworms off the trees it was a losing battle. No one had any idea what to do - except for Bardsley.

He remembered the sparrows he had befriended when he was a boy in England, and believed that they could rid the city of inchworms. Off he went, across the ocean again, and seasick all the way. Yet, he was determined to bring his feathered friends to Philadelphia.

Did the birds accompany him back to America? Did they save the city's greenery? You'll have to read this imaginative, amusing tale by the one and only Mordicai Gerstein to find out!

- Gail Cooke

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North American Bird Photo Postcards in Full Color
Academy of Natural Science of Philadelphia
Manufacturer: Dover Publications
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Binding: Unknown Binding

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Additional observations on West Indian Birds (Notulae naturae of The Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia)
Albert Schwartz
Manufacturer: The Academy of Natural Sciences
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Binding: Unknown Binding

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City Looking Glass a Philadelphia Comedy
Robert Montgmo Bird
Manufacturer: COLOPHON
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000UD8IO2

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City Looking Glass: A Philadelphia Comedy
Robert Bird
Manufacturer: Ayer Co Pub
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: 0405082711

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The city looking glass: A Philadelphia comedy, in five acts
Robert Montgomery Bird
Manufacturer: Printed for the Colophon
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Unknown Binding
ASIN: B00085Y6XE

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Descriptions of Supposed New Speciess of Birds From Cape St. Lucas, Lower California; Notes on a Collection of Birds From Proc. of the Acad. of Nat. Sci. of Philadelphia, Nov. 1859
Xanthus, John; S.F. Baird
Manufacturer: Acad. of Nat. Sci. of Phil.
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000K7P5JY

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If Birds Are Free
Evelyn Wilde Mayerson
Manufacturer: Ty Crowell Co
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 0690018908

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Original masterpiece.......1999-09-17

This was a great book which dealt with homelessness, and the community's reaction to a homeless woman. The opening scene in this book was surprising, and the book continues that way until its resolution. There are no sympathy games played in this novel, but you can't help but loving each one of its characters.

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