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INTERNATIONAL REAL ESTATE HANDBOOK - ACQUISITION, OWNERSHIP AND SALE OF REAL ESTATE RESIDENCE, TAX AND INHERITANCE LAW
KALIN
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International Real Estate Handbook - Acquisition, Ownership and Sale of Real Estate Residence, Tax and Inheritance Law
CHRISTIAN KALIN
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Sultry TV journalist Vicki Faith goes deep undercover on a trip to reclusive supermodel Bizeray's bizarre island hideaway, where she's subjected to a wild range of erotic tortures in this S&M masterpiece. When her boyfriend Max and her hot-blooded arch-rival Claudia arrive on the scene, things really heat up!

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Cultural theorists see contemporary society marked by radical hybridity in manifold social practices. Pastiche is about cultural memory as a history of seeing and writing. One of the markers that sets aesthetic postmodernism apart from modernism---nolens volens categories for the author--- are artistic practices that borrow ostentatiously from the archive of Western culture, which modernism, in its search for the unperformed, tended to dismiss.

Pastiche Cultural Memory in Art, Film, Literature

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Pastiche Cultural Memory in Art, Film, Literature
Ingeborg Hoesterey
Manufacturer: Indiana University Press
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It's beach time-anytime and anywhere! Kit includes a 3-D pop-up beach scene, a bag of white sand with tiny shells, and a booklet with fascinating beachy trivia.

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This is One Picture Book #24. There are four versions of this book, each with a different original print. Philadelphia artist Judy Gelles first encountered the beach boxes of Melbourne, Australia in 2001. These structures, passed down for generations, have distinct compositions and colors identifying specific family ownership. Gelles' photographic documentation of the beach boxes investigates their vernacular architecture and pays homage to the historical and artistic beauty they convey. The artist begins with a straight photograph, then digitally removes the color from the background, heightening the color of the boxes and delivering an eerie and beautiful composition.

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Beach Reindeer Christmas Cards in Tin Box
Galison Holiday Time
Manufacturer: GMG Publishing
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ASIN: 0735309442

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Chill out with Rudolph and friends during winter break. Warm sand, gentle breezes, holiday ornaments hung on a beach umbrella...Caution! The holly and berries are only a garnish--don't eat them! Message: warm wishes this christmas! 12 4-3/8 x 6-3/16" cards 12 color-matched envelopes 6-2/3 x 5 x 1-1/4" rounded-corner tin box tin lid with PVC window

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Little Yellow Bear at the Beach

Manufacturer: Sterling/Pinwheel
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It's summer and sunny and the best place to be--is the beach, as Yellow Bear (and anyone!) can see! Turn the warm sand into a castle, with a flag to blow in the breeze, then fill up the bucket and build even more. Bear bops with the beach ball, licks up a cool ice pop, takes a swim in the sea, and plays hide-and-seek in his towel--hey, there, peek-a-boo! What a great day--bet you liked it, too.

Lose it for Life Book & Workbook Combo Set

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Lose it for Life Book & Workbook Combo Set
Stephen Arterburn , and Linda Mintle
Manufacturer: Integrity Publisher
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The Lose It for Life series is the total solution, spiritually, emotionally and physically for permanent weight loss. This program stands alone or works with Atkins, South Beach, Weight Watchers and other programs. This 2 volume set includes Lose It for Life plan book (hardcover) and Lose It for Life Workbook (papaerback). Great Value!

South Beach Diet Heart Program & South Beach Diet Cookbook

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South Beach Diet Heart Program & South Beach Diet Cookbook
M.D. Arthur Agatston
Manufacturer: Rodale
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ASIN: B000W6AZAW

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A pioneering cardiologist and the author of the international bestseller The South Beach Diet presents the truth about cardiac care in this country and offers his proven program for preventing heart attacks and strokes. The book the South Beach Dieters have been clamoring for, The South Beach Diet Cookbook offers more than 200 recipes that adhere to the diet's nutritional principles without compromising on taste. The book also includes success stories, troubleshooting tips, and frequently asked questions. For every dish there is an indicator as to which phase of the diet it corresponds to, so followers can choose the appropriate foods.

Your Very Own Beach Houses Online Business-In-A-Box

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Your Very Own Beach Houses Online Business-In-A-Box
James Orr
Manufacturer: LearnToBeRich.com, Inc
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Your Very Own Beach Toys Online Business-In-A-Box
Jassen Bowman
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Retailer focuses on 7 areas to compete effectively with big boxes.(Taylor Do It Center, Virginia Beach, VA): An article from: Do-It-Yourself Retailing

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Retailer focuses on 7 areas to compete effectively with big boxes.(Taylor Do It Center, Virginia Beach, VA): An article from: Do-It-Yourself Retailing

Manufacturer: National Retail Hardware Association
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This digital document is an article from Do-It-Yourself Retailing, published by National Retail Hardware Association on August 1, 1998. The length of the article is 820 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.

From the supplier: Hardware store owner Joe Taylor has staved off competition from Home Depot by adopting a proactive approach. Taylor, owner of Taylor Do It Center in Virginia Beach, VA, says this strategy is better than merely reacting to the arrival of the home center giant or doing nothing at all. The proactive stance calls for recruiting mature people who are willing to learn and are generally 'happy people.' He added additional services such as screening and glass-cutting to retain customers. He also matched Home Depot's prices on highly-visible items.

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Date: August 1, 1998
Publisher: National Retail Hardware Association
Volume: 175 Issue: 2 Page: 266(1)

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* Helps students prepare for the CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate) exam, one of the most popular entry-level certifications for networking professionals and one that often translates into a salary increase
* According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, general networking/system administration jobs are expected to increase more than eighty percent by 2010
* This revision includes updates for the exam's new routing simulation, plus updated and more extensive information about WANs
* In addition to the Dummies Test Engine, an exclusive, fully customizable test-prep software package containing hundreds of sample questions based on the tone and content of the actual exam, the accompanying CD-ROM contains the Boson Routing Simulator to prepare students for this newest feature of the exam
* Author is the former director of a Cisco Regional Training Academy

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Great Referance Guide.......2007-05-13

This book does a great job of reviewing what you should already know like the basics of networking and teaching you things you don't know like sub-netting. A great tool for any network professional.

Plentiful errors.......2007-03-08

Too many errors in the book, it can cause more frustration and confusion than it is worth.

Easy to read and understand.......2007-01-10

I found this book very helpful and easy to understand.

Review for Dummies.......2006-08-26

I have not had the opportunity to use this textbook as of yet, but I have seen of it, it looks Very Good.

Not geared for the CCNA exam.......2006-04-24

This book is good as a primer if you want consider achieving a CCNA. This book is not good as a study guide for the exam, due to its lack of granularity on most CCNA subjects.

The Cisco Networking for Dummies, Second Edition

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Just the right book for us beginners
I'm sorry but Vanilla is right
No CD with book.
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The Cisco Networking for Dummies, Second Edition
Ron Gilster
Manufacturer: For Dummies
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Cisco Systems, Inc., is the largest manufacturer of networking systems in the world. It dominates the router and switch market to the extent that Cisco routers and switches are considered by many networking professionals to set the standard for all other companies.

Cisco routers, switches, and other equipment keep running without problems, are readily upgraded, are easily adapted to new network configurations, and are compatible with virtually every transport or access method.

Cisco Networking For Dummies, 2nd Edition, presents the facts, concepts, processes, and applications that Cisco network administrators need to know in step-by-step lists, tables, figures, and text – without long explanations. This easy-to-understand guide covers

Layering a Cisco network
Transporting data over the Internetwork
Routing and switching: inside and out
Working with WAN technologies
Designing your own network
Working with firewalls, proxies, and other safety measures
Implementing VPNs

Certification candidates may find Cisco Networking For Dummies, 2nd Edition, to be an excellent study aid for preparing for the CCNA (Cisco Certified Networking Associate) or the CCDA (Cisco Certified Design Associate) exams. This thoroughly updated reference gets down to the serious business of

Transporting on Layer 4 interface
Wiring up a personal area network
Flying fast with UDP
Converting hexadecimal numbers
Subnetting a Class A network
Virtually segmenting the LAN
Mapping IPs to DLCIs
Working with IPX access lists
Tunneling across the Internet

Expert author (and natural comic) Ron Gilster (CCNA, A+, Network+, i-Net+, MBA, and AAGG) boasts decades of computing experience. He is the bestselling author of a number of career certification books, including A+ Certification For Dummies, Network+ Certification For Dummies, i-Net+ Certification For Dummies, Server+ Certification For Dummies, and CCNA For Dummies, plus several books on networking, the Internet, computer and information literacy, and programming.

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My honest opinion of Cisco Networking for Dummies.......2006-07-10

What a fantastic book with a lot of detail, written in an easy, understandable everyday language. Surprisingly, book was very comprehensive: Covered information about routers, of course, but also switches, bridges and hubs. I'd recommend this book to anyone who is serious about getting a good grasp on Cisco networking.

Just the right book for us beginners.......2003-03-28

Like many others working in small businesses, I assumed the duty of overseeing our network, which has a Cisco router. I was totally lost and the cost (and technical level) of the training available was much too high. So, on the chance it could help me, I purchased this book. I must say that Mr. Gilster has the knack for writing about very technical information at a very non-technical way. Not that I understand all of what he's telling me, but I assume that in time, given more study, I'll soon be able to speak intelligently with our Cisco and network service technicians. Truly Great Job, Mr. Gilster and Thanks!

I'm sorry but Vanilla is right.......2001-07-19

I purchased a copy of this book before reading the reviews - it was so bad I thought I'd come here and see what others thought. I know Networking for Dummies implies that the absolute basics are par for the course but the "basics" stuff is really stale material for a recently written book. If one is a beginner, they should be treated to modern information & new advances in technology that make networking simpler & accessable to the "beginner".The cisco product info is weak, the Cisco site offering way more information on each and every product mentioned in this book. If you want a good Cisco book, my all time favorite is Cisco: A Beginner's Guide (It's a beginners guide but not for dummies !) To be fair, I have read quite a few networking guides and several beginners guides and may very well be beyond the beginner level so perhaps I'm expecting too much. However, I can't say I'm happy spending the money - the info is old, too basic, and often I was able to get better information on the cisco site. Oh well...

No CD with book........2000-12-19

This book Cisco Networking for Dummies does not have a CD as the 'See Larger Photo' of the book cover shows. The book is published without a CD.

Another book published by Hungry Minds, CCNA for Dummies also authored by Ron Gilster, Jeff Bienvenu, and Kevin Ulsted does have a CD. ...

Vanilla.......2000-11-02

If you've got any sort of experience with networking Chapter 1, 3, 5, and 8 are worthless "basics" stuff (thin-net, thick-net, 10-Base-T, etc.). Except for some limited information on doing a little router programming, this isn't a Cisco book at all. It's just a vanilla overview of network topologies, protocols, switching, and routing.

I bought it based largely on the statement in the book description above that "This friendly guide offers easy-to-follow explanations of everything from different Cisco router models..." These "explanations" are the same little blurbs you can find on Cisco's Web site. I was hoping for a guide that showed you how to select the proper device, modules, WICs, flash memory options, etc. from the baffling array offered by Cisco and was very disappointed.

If you're looking for a guide on using Cisco equipment to set up a network, look somewhere else.

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The Cisco Networking for Dummies, Second Edition
Ron Gilster
Manufacturer: For Dummies
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Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000MC70IQ

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Chambers Dictionary of World History

Manufacturer: Chambers
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Revised and updated to reflect recent world events, Chambers Dictionary of World History features more than 7,500 entries in a straightforward A-to-Z format. This impressive reference covers the key figures and events in world history, with an in-depth focus on the period from A.D. 1000 to 2000. From the Norman Conquest to the Normandy campaign, its comprehensive coverage includes wars, treaties, plots, and political movements as well as nations of the world, international organizations, and biographies of major figures. Entries include a clear and helpful system of cross-references that makes the book ideal for browsing and highlights connections among individuals, ideas, and events. More than 60 sidebars cover significant themes of ancient and modern history, and specially commissioned historical and thematic maps supplement the dictionary entries. For history buffs, classroom use, or any home reference collection, this comprehensive look at world history is an essential resource.

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Great for Quiz Bowl or any history buff.......2005-03-29

This book is a great reference for any history buff, but is especially adequate for quiz bowl players who want to improve in Social Studies. It provides a wide range of entries (7,500+) that allows a quiz bowl player to learn general information about thousands of topics. The cross-reference system is effective in creating an effective knowledge base. Although the entries are sometimes brief and the alphabetical list leaves related topics separated, it is a great starting point in learning about a history topic for quiz bowl.

A Biographical Dictionary Of Eminent Scotsmen V1

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A Biographical Dictionary Of Eminent Scotsmen V1

Manufacturer: Kessinger Publishing, LLC
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ASIN: 1432633309

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This scarce antiquarian book is included in our special Legacy Reprint Series. In the interest of creating a more extensive selection of rare historical book reprints, we have chosen to reproduce this title even though it may possibly have occasional imperfections such as missing and blurred pages, missing text, poor pictures, markings, dark backgrounds and other reproduction issues beyond our control. Because this work is culturally important, we have made it available as a part of our commitment to protecting, preserving and promoting the world's literature.

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CHAMBERS DICTIONARY OF WORLD HISTORY
BRUCE P LENMAN
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CHAMBERS DICTIONARY OF WORLD HISTORY
BRUCE P LENMAN
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Chambers Dictionary of World History
Anderson Lenman
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Chambers Dictionary of World History

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Chambers Dictionary of World History
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Winner of the Bancroft Prize. When Commodore Matthew Perry sailed into Tokyo harbor in July 1853, opening Japan to the West, a century and a half of economic, cultural, and occasionally violent clashes between Americans and Japanese began. Walter LaFeber, one of America's leading historians, has written the first book to tell the entire story behind the disagreements, tensions, and skirmishes between Japan-a compact, homogenous, closely knit society terrified of disorder-and America-a sprawling, open-ended society that fears economic depression and continually seeks an international marketplace. Using both American and Japanese sources, LaFeber provides the history behind the vicissitudes of rearming Japan, the present-day tensions in U.S.-Japan trade talks, Japan's continuing importance in financing America's huge deficit, and both nations' drive to develop China-a shadow that has darkened American-Japanese relations from the beginning. Walter LaFeber is the author of eight other books, including Inevitable Revolutions and The American Age, both available in Norton paperback.

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Detailed but flawed.......2007-02-23

LaFeber's three-part thesis: 1) that the Americans and Japanese have endured a series of clashes throughout their 150-year relationship, 2) that differing forms of capitalism have been at the root of these clashes, and 3) that the clashes have focused on China, almost works. However, in trying to fit the entire history of U.S. - Japanese relations into a single overarching framework, he underemphasizes the fundamental shift in the Japanese posture following the horrific conclusion to the war in 1945. "The Clash" would more appropriately refer to that catastrophic event. The U.S. decision to rebuild Japan changed the Japanese view of the Americans. The Japanese also abandoned militarism as a means to achieve national goals. These changes represent a fundamental shift in relations between the countries, even though differences relating to their respective forms of capitalism and views of China persist. LaFeber's attempt to paint ongoing differences between the two nations as part of the same "Clash" that led to war fails to emphasize this fundamental shift; his brush is too broad.

Even so, LaFeber's work presents a great amount of information regarding the history of diplomatic relations of Japan with the U.S. and is certainly worth reading. His three-part thesis does bring to light ongoing conflict between the U.S. and Japan which might otherwise be overlooked.

For the Budding Expert in U.S.-Japanese Affairs.......2007-01-29

As one whose work requires knowledge of contemporary East Asian affairs, I can highly recommend "Clash" for the light that it sheds on past and present U.S. interests and actions in the region. Published in 1997, the book is a bit dated, but Clash does facilitate prediction of future diplomatic, military, and economic relations based upon past crises.

LaFeber, who appears to have a slight bias in favor of the Japanese, especially during the American imperialistic era, structures his work by examining U.S.-Japanese relations in three themes, which he continually revisits in his description of the relationship between the two nations since 1850. The first theme is that, despite the apparent cooperation between the U.S. and Japan during the past century and a half, the relationship has been (and presumably will be) punctuated by a series of crises that severely stress association between the two. Next, LaFeber contends that the economic systems of the U.S. (capitalistic, free-market economy) and Japan (non-capitalistic, government and large corporation controlled economy) are incompatible, and have led to clashes on respective trade and economic policies. Finally, the focal point of all clashes and economic strife between the two revolve around the question of China, regarding both policies of its political disposition and the potential opening of its markets.

While addressing these three themes, LaFeber does not ignore the effects on U.S.-Japanese relations of Western imperialism and racism, nuclear proliferation, exploitation of Asia through the use of international law, and power of U.S. business interests in Asia (and how those interests drove diplomacy).

Despite the excellent research and structure of this work, it left some room for improvement. Some examples of possible improvements include: (1) LaFeber chose to shift between Pinyin and Wade-Giles for his romanization of Mandarin. This use of two different systems was confusing in a work already overloaded with names of actors from many different nationalities. (2) LaFeber's relation of WWII in the Pacific was fairly amateur. I understand that hundreds of books have been written solely describing that war, and that he was likely attempting to limit overall length, but he could have had a much better description of the war in the space that he used.

LaFeber's style is not pretentious and is very readable, somewhat unusual for such a scholarly work. It is also relevant and contributes to an elevated understanding of East Asian affairs. I recommend this work as an entry point for anyone who desires to view Japan or greater East Asia from the standpoint of national security or economics.

Economic history of U.S-Japanese relations.......2003-08-19

In THE CLASH by Walter LaFeber, U.S. Japanese relations collide over different visions of Asia. For Americans, Japan represented an opportunity to enter China and satisfy a western global reach built on the extension of Manifest Destiny. Asia stood as a far western American frontier. American commerce and power promised an enlightened deliverance of manufactured goods and a benign pacific paternalism, grounded within the western concepts of unrestricted capitalism and individual rights. For the Japanese, Asia never represented an idea, but a reality. Japan viewed China and other Asian countries through a historical lens encompassing thousands of years. Wishing to protect a harmonious culture and placing itself as a leading actor within Asian affairs, Japan clashed with the United States over a period of 150 years. LaFeber views economics and geo political factors as being the most important factors which shaped U.S. Japanese relations.
Beginning with Commodore Perry and the Five Ports treaty, America and Japan each resolved to satisfy their Asian objectives. America solved the the dilemna of overproduction, while Japan built a military and industrial complex that would place it on equal footing with Western imperial powers. After 1873, American and Japanese interests coalesced around the objectives of an Open China, a British alliance, a prevention of Russian and German colonialism, and acquiescence to American control over the Phillipines and Hawaii. In addition, america recognized Japanese control of Korea through the Taft-Katsura agreement. However, the relationship changed.
With the beginning of the 20th century, a U.S. Japanese clash emerged as Japan took control of Manchuria, asserted itself militarily through the Russo-Japanese War, and lost a British alliance through american post World War I credit. In addition, a world wide depression forced the United States and Japan to advocate total mobilization and a reevaluation of foreign policy objectives. Wishing to achieve a Greater East Asia Co-Prosperity Sphere, the Japanese realized that U.S. Asiatic interests prevented Japanese control over Pacific resources. Therefore, Japan opted for a quick military strike against U.S. military forces. For Franklin Roosevelt, a world war provided domestic economic relief and the opportunity to integrate Asia within a US created global capitalist system. The dropping of two atomic bombs achieved American objectives.
Following a devastating defeat, Japan rebounded economically through American economic aid, Prime minister Kishi's move toward a more bureaucratic and central government, and american military conflicts within Korea and Vietnam, which provided substantial trading opportunities for Japanese industry. A reinvigorated and economically prosperous Japan produced another clash due to rising American trade deficits and the failure of Japan to stay politically in step with U.S. policy towards Asia and the Middle East.
After reading THE CLASH, I would agree that economic considerations played arole within the different competing visions of U.S.-Japanese relations. However, I would have liked to have seen more of an emphasis on American and Japanese cultural differences and the role they played in shaping relations. LaFeber hints at these differences with references to a nineteenth century Japanese delegation's observations of American female rights, the 1924 Excluson Acts, the rise of the zaibatsu, the Japanese internment, Truman's bestial comments, and the postwar interaction of American military personnel with Japanese citizens. However, LaFeber never gathers these divisive cultural factors into a cogent thesis.
This is strange , since Lafeber leaves no source unturned. Drawing on a large selection of Japanese and American sources, it would seem that LaFeber had an opportunity to focus on these cultural differences. Writing this book in 1997, LaFeber seems to have taken a modern U.S. Japanese foreign policy perspective which revolves around trade deficits and Asian markets. I would recommend this book for anyone interested in the historical economic relationship between Japan and the United States and its impact on US Japanese relations. However, THE CLASH cannot be the sole source for explaining the different visions of Asia which contributed to a 150 year US Japanese relationship mired in misunderstanding.

well researched, but you better have some time on your hands.......2002-12-05

LaFeber certainly makes logical conclusions from factual evidence which lends credibility to his work. His thesis, that you have to examine the deep historical roots of the US-Japanese relationship to understand the causes of their many clashes in the 150 year relationship, is proven time and time again in the book. Not good bedtime reading unless you need help sleeping.

The rivalry between America and Japan.......2001-12-12

In this very readable book LaFeber recounts the relations between the United States and Japan since Commodore Perry arrived in Tokyo Bay .

LaFeber shows that both Japan and America were very interested in the resources and the potential market of China. This rivalry was more serious for Japan, since Japan had almost no resources of her own. As America and Japan became stronger they jockeyed for access to the markets of China and the resources of Manchuria while Russia and China declined. This eventually led to the attack on Pearl Harbor and the war in the Pacific.

After the war America tried and failed to change Japans views of capitalism and democracy or persuade Japan to ignore the China markets and develop her military strength against the now rising Russia and China.

LaFeber describes the different political and economy backgrounds of America and Japan to explain the actions, and different views of capitalism and democracy of Japan and America. LaFeber also points out the racism of America and Japan that damaged the relations between them.

This book has an excellent bibliography and footnotes so the reader can go beyond the excellent research of LaFeber. There are also a series of maps that make the text easier to understand.

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The Clash U.S.-Japanese Relations Throughout History

Manufacturer: Norton, 1997
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Binding: Hardcover
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The Clash: U. S. -Japanese Relations Throughout History
Walter Lafeber
Manufacturer: W. W. Norton
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Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000R3IUCA

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No toaster is an island. In fact, as Harvey Molotch demonstrates in this sparkling tour of how things are created, the everyday objects of our life are a delicate and clever intermingling of design, timing and functionality that mirrors contemporary life.
Where Stuff Comes From is about paper clips, post-its, bathtubs, cars and all the other stuff in our lives. It is about how these items were imagined into existence and made a part of the American material culture. From the designer to the manufacturer to the business owner to the consumer, Molotch guides us through the worlds of technology, design, corporate culture and popular culture, giving us a sense of how and why we want stuff. He rolls up his sleeves and goes behind the scenes at trade shows and in design studios to speak with the product-makers who gave us the Nike swoosh and Volkswagen's resurrected Beetle.
A witty and surprising voyage into the aesthetic unconscious of the consumer, Where Stuff Comes From probes the meaning of the objects in our lives and what our possessions say about us. Ultimately, Molotch opens a fascinating window into our economy, society and culture by unlocking the complex strategies behind simple things.

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Why some designs remain the same and some are constantly changing.......2005-07-04

Where Stuff Comes From: How Toasters, Toilets, Cars, Computers, And Many Other Things Came To Be As They Are isn't just a review of invention history: Molotch spoke with product designs, marketers, and everyone involved in making everyday products part of our lives, surveying design options, the psychology behind consumer choices, and more. The origins of each product involve a life and evolutionary process: Molotch explains why some designs remain the same and some are constantly changing.

A must read.......2004-07-20

Harvey Molotch gets network thinking. More than that, he does it. In his book, "Where Stuff Comes From", he shows, with brilliant simplicity, the complex web of interactions that lie behind creation and production of the everyday stuff that surrounds us. This is a book that every thinking designer should read. Actually, it's a book that anyone who cares about the world we live in should read. Sensible, humane and thoughtful, it brightened up my day.

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Title: Santa Barbara gets "Sideways" boost: Ventura and Oxnard play up laid-back lifestyle.(SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA RESORTS & DESTINATIONS)
Author: Sandi Cain
Publication: San Diego Business Journal (Magazine/Journal)
Date: July 4, 2005
Publisher: Thomson Gale
Volume: 26 Issue: 27 Page: A-3(4)

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Santa Barbara gets "Sideways" boost: Ventura and Oxnard play up laid-back lifestyle.(SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA RESORTS & DESTINATIONS)(Santa Barbara Conference ... from: San Fernando Valley Business Journal

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Santa Barbara gets "Sideways" boost: Ventura and Oxnard play up laid-back lifestyle.(SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA RESORTS & DESTINATIONS)(Santa Barbara Conference ... from: San Fernando Valley Business Journal
Sandi Cain
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This digital document is an article from San Fernando Valley Business Journal, published by Thomson Gale on July 4, 2005. The length of the article is 2032 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: Santa Barbara gets "Sideways" boost: Ventura and Oxnard play up laid-back lifestyle.(SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA RESORTS & DESTINATIONS)(Santa Barbara Conference & Visitors Bureau)
Author: Sandi Cain
Publication: San Fernando Valley Business Journal (Magazine/Journal)
Date: July 4, 2005
Publisher: Thomson Gale
Volume: 10 Issue: 14 Page: A-3(4)

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Sandi Cain
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This digital document is an article from Los Angeles Business Journal, published by Thomson Gale on July 4, 2005. The length of the article is 2034 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: Santa Barbara gets "Sideways" boost; Ventura and Oxnard play up laid-back lifestyle.(SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA RESORTS & DESTINATIONS)
Author: Sandi Cain
Publication: Los Angeles Business Journal (Magazine/Journal)
Date: July 4, 2005
Publisher: Thomson Gale
Volume: 27 Issue: 27 Page: A-3(4)

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