The Smithsonian Guides to Natural America: Central Appalachia: West Virginia, Kentucky, Tennessee (Smithsonian Guides to Natural America)

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One of the country's most heavily visited regions, home of Mammoth Cave National Park and the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, the Appalachians offer more than 180 sites of natural significance for their history, geology, or wildlife. This guide tells readers where to begin to look for bald eagles, peregrine falcons, underground waterfalls, and so much more. Over 172 color photos. 8 color maps.

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Rodale amaranth germ plasm collection (Rodale research reports)
Charles S Kauffman
Manufacturer: New Crops Department, Organic Gardening and Farming Research Center, Rodale Press
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Unknown Binding
ASIN: B000728TYK

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Naples & Amalfi Coast Pocket Guide.......2000-04-06

This book is very small, but contains some solid information about the area and the sites. If your looking for a book that is going to give you places to stay, eat and hang out then this is not the book for you.

Naples, Capri and Amalfi Coast Berlitz Pocket Guide

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Naples, Capri and Amalfi Coast Berlitz Pocket Guide

Manufacturer: Berlitz Publishing
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 9812682821

Berlitz Naples, Capri and the Amalfi Coast Pocket Guide (Berlitz Pocket Guide)

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Berlitz Naples, Capri and the Amalfi Coast Pocket Guide (Berlitz Pocket Guide)

Manufacturer: Berlitz Publishing
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 9812460217

Berlitz Naples, Capri and the Amalfi Coast Pocket Guide (Berlitz Pocket Guides)

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Berlitz Naples, Capri and the Amalfi Coast Pocket Guide (Berlitz Pocket Guides)

Manufacturer: Berlitz Guides
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 2831578256

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The Naples, Capri & Amalfi Coast Pocket Guide is packed with stunning photographs, easy-to-use maps, and all the information you really need to get the most from your visit! Historic landmarks, fascinating art collections, sightseeing essentials, majestic buildings, recreational activities, entertainment and sites outside the city limits as well as hotel and restaurant recommendations and language and culture notes are all packed into this handy, user-friendly Pocket Guide.

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"Stories by eleven well-known authors touch on a variety of teen experiences, with enough attitude and angst to speak to young adults anywhere." — SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL

Fleeing from political violence in Venezuela, Amina and her family have settled in the United States. Sarah, adopted, is desperate to know her Korean birth parents. Adrian’s friends have some spooky — and hilarious — misconceptions about his Romanian origins. Whether their transition is from Mexico to the United States or from Palestine to New Mexico, the characters in this anthology have all ventured far and have faced countless challenges. Each of these stories is unique, and each one has something to say to all of us.

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Sometimes stale, but on the whole, interesting........2006-08-24

For a summer reading assignment in my high school, I had chosen to read First Crossings: Stories of Teen Immigrants by David Gallo. Although initially, I had expected true stories of immigrants in a longer format, the stories in First Crossings are fictional and short.
I enjoy reading multicultural fiction, and I throughly enjoyed reading some stories in the book, although after reading three to four stories, the stories began to become transparent and rather canned.
I guess this is to be expected with a collection of stories all about the same subject, but I expected more from such prolific writers of the topic such as Lesley Namioka (whose books I have read before).
Also missing from First Crossings is something that I think would be very relevant to current events in the United States, a story about illegal Mexican or Central American immigrants living in America, rather then just the immigration process.. Reading through the book, I found that it covered all manners and variety of immigration to America, with the glaring omission of this topic.
To be more complete, I would recommend such a story be included. Otherwise, I have enjoyed reading from this book.
A wide variety of topics related to immigration are presented in a sometimes humorous format, including the immigrant handling of cultural differences and misunderstandings, the customs and cuisine of a new country, and, especially valuable, the search for an identity as an immigrant in a new country, coming from a country with a distinct culture to another country with another distinct culture.
The characters in the "identity-related"stories often struggle to find a balance between their birth and adopted cultures, and satisfyingly, appear to make adjustments and blend the two in unique ways.
Although not what I expected, I enjoyed reading First Crossings.

A Different Perspective.......2005-01-27

First Crossing: Stories About Teen Immigrants gives a glimpse of our world through the eyes of strangers. The short stories are of teens from all parts of the globe who have immigrated to the United States and find themselves in a myriad of different circumstances. Although the characters are so different, they all share the common challenge of dealing with change and accepting differences. The reader will appreciate the insight given and hopefully come away with a new sense of understanding and a resolve to be more tolerant. Bonnie, Meridian, ID.

from First Crossing: Stories About Teen Immigrants

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from First Crossing: Stories About Teen Immigrants

Manufacturer: Hampton-Brown
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: 0736228136

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Thirty years have passed since the last edition of this volume was published. Since then, many advances have occurred in the field of environmental physiology. Established areas of research have been expanded by the application of new concepts and the use of more modern tools, while other areas, then in their infancy, have developed into important subjects of current research. The latter include, for example, research in the physiological adaptations and acclimations to underwater and space environments, to microorganisms responsible for acute inflammatory diseases, and to psychosocial stress. All of the chapters in this book were written by international investigators noted for their individual contributions to the areas that they cover. The focus of their presentations addresses the regulatory mechanisms of the physiological responses to the many factors constituting the external environment. Each contribution has been subjected to a rigorous review process in order to ensure its relevance and timeliness. At the same time, innovative and even controversial interpretations were not rejected, so that the material in this volume represents the most up-to-date understanding of, and debate over, the physiological adaptation to the environment.

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Central and Peripheral Mechanisms of Cardiovascular Regulation (Nato a S I Series Series a, Life Sciences)
Italy) NATO Advanced Study Institute on the Molecular Basis for the Central and Peripheral Regulation of Vascular Resistance (1985 : Altavilla Milicia
Manufacturer: Springer
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Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 030642360X

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The chemical basis of life: General, organic, and biological chemistry for the health sciences
George H Schmid
Manufacturer: Little, Brown
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Unknown Binding

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ASIN: 0316773719

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Organic Chemistry, the Basis of Life
Bernard Miller
Manufacturer: Addison-Wesley
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Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 0805370714

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Student study guide for Organic chemistry, the basis of life [by] Bernard Miller
Michael McLaughlin
Manufacturer: Benjamin/Cummings Pub. Co
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ASIN: 0805370730

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The chemical basis of life: General, organic, and biological chemistry for the health sciences
George H Schmid
Manufacturer: Little, Brown
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Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000OUCQJE

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Instructor's manual for Schmid's the chemical basis of life
George H Schmid
Manufacturer: Little, Brown
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Binding: Unknown Binding
ASIN: B00071M758

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Laboratory manual for Schmid's The chemical basis of life
William D Schulz
Manufacturer: Little, Brown
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Unknown Binding
ASIN: 0316773751

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Study Guide for Schmid's the chemical basis of life
George H Schmid
Manufacturer: Little, Brown
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Unknown Binding
ASIN: B00071M76C

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The lectures collected for this volume were given during a workshop entitled, "Semi-analytic Methods for the Navier Stokes Equations" held at the CRM in Montréal. The title reflects the current reality in fluid dynamics: Navier-Stokes equations (NSE) describe the behavior of fluid in a wide range of physical situations, the solutions of these equations are sufficiently complicated, so that another level of analysis is clearly needed. The fundamental problem is not just to solve the NSE, but also to understand what the solutions mean.

One of the goals of the workshop was to bring together people who, while working in different fields, share a common perspective on the nature of the problem to be solved. The lectures present a diverse set of techniques for modelling, computing, and understanding phenomena such as instabilities, turbulence and spatiotemporal chaos in fluids.

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From the myths of ancient Greece to the fables of Aesop, from Chaucer to contemporary poetry and fiction, birds are central to literature because they connect us intimately to the natural world. Whether we watch birds at our feeders, travel vast distances to identify rare species, or simply pause in a busy day to listen to the coo of a dove or the trill of a warbler, birds sustain us.

Birds in the Hand is a collection of contemporary fiction and poetry that explores the complex, often startling ways in which birds shed light upon our lives. In work from a diverse and celebrated group of contemporary authors such as Charles Baxter, T.C. Boyle, Jim Harrison, Flannery O'Connor, Pattiann Rogers, Seamus Heaney, Derek Walcott, Ethan Canin, and Jorie Graham, birds are sources of inspiration, confrontation, and revelation.

These stories and poems take us from New York and Hoboken to the Salton Sea and the wilds of Montana, from a hardware store to the westernmost Aleutian island, from a prison to marshes, forests, and seacoasts.

Field guides and natural history books cannot capture the essence of why birds thrill us. Birds in the Hand uses the vitality and nuance of fiction and poetry to get at the heart of our mysterious sense of birds and the way they can reflect the brightest and darkest aspects of our own natures.

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Beautiful Book.......2005-12-17

This book has a lovely theme: birds and their relationships with humans. The poems and stories are from many sources, all chosen by a father and daughter who share a love for birds and for writing. Great to have as a short reader and moments of reverie.
This would be a great gift book, as well.

Well done!.......2004-06-28

This collection has an outstanding selection of poetry and fiction. The diversity of writers and topics (within the general theme of birds) is both impressive and enjoyable. This book is wonderful company and well worth the read.

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The more I know him, the more I regret that he's gone

A beacon of hope about the nature of mankind

breath-takingly funny

Brilliant one-of-a-kind memoir

tragicomedy about a young ira boy and his experiences

Borstal Boy
Brendan Behan
Manufacturer: David R. Godine Publisher
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 1567921051

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Brendan Behan was an Irish playwright and novelist, as well as a youthful revolutionary. In 1939, at age 16, he was arrested in Liverpool with a suitcase full of high explosives.

BORSTAL BOY is the autobiographical record of Behan's experiences from that day through his imprisonment, trial, remand to reform school and final release. Schools for delinquents in England are called Borstal Institutions, and Behan's account of his years as a "Borstal Boy" is told in vigorous, dramatic prose.

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The more I know him, the more I regret that he's gone.......2006-09-07

There are several excellent reviews for this title, so I won't attempt to reinvent the wheel with mine.

The best I can say is that with each page of this incredible book, I find myself closer to a person I never thought I'd like, let alone truly love.

When all is said and done, Brendan Behan is not about The Cause or The Revolution or liberalism or conservatism or anything. Brendan is a human being, in it for Brendan and his best interests. But don't let this make you think that he is a selfish being. Quite the contrary... Brendan finds the humanity in others, far away from the propaganda and agendas he's been fed since infancy. And in that, Brendan finds the humanity in himself.

He's been gone now for... well, longer than I care to believe. But in this, his most powerful and insightful work, he speaks to an audience that is far from outdated, saying the things he feels and believes, with an honesty that most of us wish we had, but work far too hard to conceal. His candidness speaks to our deepest secrets, and opens up a self-awareness in those who wish to explore it.

I am an avid reader, 40 years and going... and I count this as my single favorite book. That is not a distinction given lightly.

Brendan Behan may not be here now, but his message of humanity and humor and growth is ageless. I can only hope that more people take a moment to read it.

A beacon of hope about the nature of mankind.......2005-02-19

This autobiographical account of Brendan Behan's arrest and imprisonment from 1939 until around 1943 in a British Borstal (youth correctional facility)is an outstanding piece of literature.

There are four primary strenghts to this great work.

First, the language is witty, charming, and creative. I found the mixture of Irish and British male adolescent working class slang to be musical and amusing. Behan had a wonderful sense of dialogue and the manner in which young men verbally duel with each other, striving for rank and dominance and friendship.

Second, the story is unique. A 17 year old IRA terrorist is arrested and sent to a youth facility full of adolescent petty criminals. The worlds of incarcerated vs. free; adult vs. adolescent; Catholic vs. Protestant; Irish vs. English: and criminal vs. political prisoner are just a few of the wonderful tensions and juxtapositions that Behan creates.

Third, is Behan's slow pace and ability to observe the most remote details, describe them uniquely, and then weave these streams of images together to create a world and to populate it with characters that ring true with every word.

Fourth, the story is a tremendous testament to the goodness of mankind. Underneath the tensions, the rivalry, the ideology, the story reveals the simple common kindness of mankind. Brendan Behan may have evoked this kindness through his own exceptional openness and acceptance of his fellowman or he may have observed this kindness through this insightful but possibly biased vision of the innate goodness of mankind; but, none the less, his faith in our sometimes distorted and crippled species shines through the autobiography like a beacon of hope.

I wish I could have given more than 5 stars to this superb work. Don't rush through this book. Let Behan take you into his experiences and his kind view of the world of man.

breath-takingly funny.......2002-10-31

I was epecting something a little more politically polemic or bleak, but this account is hysterically funny and inspired. Behan's writing is always vital, his grasp of dialogue perfect, but this novel enjoys a pacing brilliance I dared not hope from a playwright. Most dramatists have trouble with narrative prose because the rhythms are different, but not so with this account of his jail time as an adolescent in England.

Brilliant one-of-a-kind memoir.......2001-02-22

I'm an avid reader and can't believe I overlooked this book for so long. Perhaps I dismissed Behan as a professional Irishman, known more for his carousing than for his writing. What a mistake! This memoir is profound, profane, funny and, ultimately, humane. Read this book now; you're in for a treat.

tragicomedy about a young ira boy and his experiences.......1999-05-05

Borstal Boy makes me laugh out loud and also reminds me of my time in the British Royal Navy. One of the young Brendan Behan's fellow prisoners in the English young peoples' prison is a sailor named Charlie. The book shows some of the horrors of prison life but also a lot of the camaraderie that goes on whenever boys get together. Brendan Behan is very humorous, especially when writing about his court appearances, and when he's singing in prison. His descriptive language is brilliant, this from the first page, "A young one, with a blonde, Herrenvolk head and a B.B.C. accent shouted, 'I say, greb him, the bestud.' I have read this book at least four times, and will continue to be entertained by the wit and skill of the author. GREAT READ!!!

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Borstal Boy.
Brendan Behan
Manufacturer: Kiepenheuer & Witsch
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 3462025449

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Borstal boy
Brendan Behan
Manufacturer: Knopf
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Binding: Unknown Binding

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BORSTAL BOY
BRENDAN BEHAN
Manufacturer: Hutchinson
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Binding: Unknown Binding
ASIN: B0000CK3XE

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Borstal Boy
Brendan Behan
Manufacturer: Avon
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Binding: Mass Market Paperback
ASIN: B000PCA30K

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BORSTAL BOY
Brendan BEHAN
Manufacturer: Corgi Books
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Binding: Unknown Binding
ASIN: B0000CKYR9

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Borstal Boy
Brendan Behan
Manufacturer: ALFRED A. KNOPF
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Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000OLE04M

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Borstal Boy
Brendan Behan
Manufacturer: Alfred A Knopf
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Borstal Boy
Brendan Behan
Manufacturer: AVON BOOKS
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Borstal Boy
Brendan Behan
Manufacturer: Avon
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ASIN: B000K0ANPC

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D-Day 1944, Voices from Normandy is an oral history of D-Day where the stories of that long and violent day on the Calvados Coast of Normandy are told in the words of the men who were there: Americans, British, Canadians, French and German. Follow these men ashore, up the beach, and into the battle for Normandy.

The men who landed on UTAH and OMAHA beach, cracked the Atlantic Wall at Arromanches, parachuted into Carantan or Ste Mere Eglise, or stormed Pegasus Bridge and the Merville battery, tell the reader what it was like to be there, in the midst of the most important single battle of World War II. The view from landing ship, tank turret, parachute harness or infantry fox hole has never been better told than in the pages of this absorbing book.

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The definitive book on D-Day?.......2004-05-02

This book may very well become the definitive book on D-Day, at least from the British viewpoint. It is very detailed, reminiscent of Churchill's The Second World War or Morison's 15 volume History of United States Naval Operations in World War II. Groups are named, often down to the squad level and personal stories from named individuals (British, American and German) are smoothly woven into the story.

This book starts with an excellent chapter, Dunkirk to D-Day 1940-1944, that in very few words brings you up to date including even a defense of the ill-fated raid on Dieppe, in that it taught the basic lessons on how to operate on D-day, indeed amphibious warfare throughout the war.

All in all, this is an excellent book on D-day-a little too heavy and detailed, perhaps, for the average, casual reader but for historians, researchers, and avid WWII "junkies" such as those who read Kilroy Was Here, it can't be beaten!

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The MVR code reference that translates codes and abbreviations of violations and licensing categories that appear on motor vehicle records for all states.

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Within a federal system, government agencies and regulatory policies can be fractured -- even at odds with each other. National actors share power with their counterparts in states and localities, as do presidents with Congressional leaders, and bureaucrats with judges. Understanding the broad economic and political contexts of environmental policymaking illuminates the motivations behind policy choices of various interested parties, from the National Park Service and the EPA to environmental activists and members of Congress. Rothenberg utilizes basic economic ideas to provide, not only a fresh look at how the U.S. deals with environmental ills, but a way of thinking about policy making in general.

Environmental Policy. .(The Environmental Case: Translating Values into Policy)(Environmental Choices: Policy Responses to Green Demands)(Book Review) ... Journal of the American Planning Association

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Environmental Policy. .(The Environmental Case: Translating Values into Policy)(Environmental Choices: Policy Responses to Green Demands)(Book Review) ... Journal of the American Planning Association
Clinton J. Andrews
Manufacturer: American Planning Association
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Binding: Digital

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This digital document is an article from Journal of the American Planning Association, published by American Planning Association on March 22, 2003. The length of the article is 862 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: Environmental Policy. .(The Environmental Case: Translating Values into Policy)(Environmental Choices: Policy Responses to Green Demands)(Book Review) (book review)
Author: Clinton J. Andrews
Publication: Journal of the American Planning Association (Refereed)
Date: March 22, 2003
Publisher: American Planning Association
Volume: 69 Issue: 2 Page: 196(2)

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