Tuesday, August 31, 2010

New York Walk Book: A Companion to the New Jersey Walk Book

New York Walk Book: A Companion to the New Jersey Walk Book

New York Walk Book: A Companion to the New Jersey Walk Book by Daniel D. Chazin
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This book is for anyone who has any intention of hiking anywhere in NY. From Long Island to Harriman to the Catskills to the Adirondacks, this book gives detailed descriptions on walks throughout all sorts of terrain. Each chapter has a brief history of the area so you really feel as though you are experiencing surroundings to the fullest. Plus, it is published by the New York/New Jersey Trail Conference which is apparently the premier source for information and maintainers of trails in the area. They also take suggestions so if you find some important detail missing from one of the trail reviews, you can write to the conference and give them your input. To make a long story short, I wouldn't go hiking anywhere in NY without this book.

New York Walk Book: A Companion to the New Jersey Walk Book

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A New Deal for the World: America's Vision for Human Rights

A New Deal for the World: America's Vision for Human Rights

A New Deal for the World: America's Vision for Human Rights by Elizabeth Borgwardt
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A NEW DEAL FOR THE WORLD is an excellent and timely book, incisive in analysis and gracefully written. It demonstrates how the imperatives of the New Deal and expanded outward into international affairs. Beginning with the Atlantic Charter (1941), Borgwardt captures the idealistic aspects of that document, while also indicating how American ideals and policy have worked in the postwar world - sometimes with good, sometimes with problematic aspects. Borgwardt stresses the importance of ideas, and she anchors her work in political and foreign policy history. She is learned on all counts. A must read for anyone interested in the issue of America and Human Rights.

A New Deal for the World: America's Vision for Human Rights

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Kandide and the Secret of the Mists: The Calabiyau Chronicles-book 1

Kandide and the Secret of the Mists: The Calabiyau Chronicles-book 1

Kandide and the Secret of the Mists: The Calabiyau Chronicles-book 1 by Diana S. Zimmerman
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If you enjoy literature that delivers chills and thrills, a life assessing message and cannot be scientifically explained, "Kandide and the Secret of the Mists" is a must read.

Kandide is an arrogant, pampered and vain princess in the Land of Calabiyau, her mysterious, magical kingdom, where physical perfection is the only thing that matters. But due to a life altering accident she is forced to re-evaluate her life and her perception of the world around her and rely on people she previously shunned, even feared.

In her travels she will encounter creatures and people intent on destroying her and everyone she holds dear. She finds she has an inner strength and courage to deal with all adversaries.

As you follow Kandide on her magical journey of adventure, danger and discovery, you'll witness her realization that her life has been an illusion, a mask hiding the real person she is inside.

I dare you to own this book and not have it change your thinking and your life. Take the voyage of self-discovery and self-acceptance with Kandide and discover the real YOU. It's an enchanting, magical thrill ride that cannot be missed.

Kandide and the Secret of the Mists: The Calabiyau Chronicles-book 1

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The Boxcar Children (The Boxcar Children, No. 1) (Boxcar Children Mysteries)

The Boxcar Children (The Boxcar Children, No. 1) (Boxcar Children Mysteries)

The Boxcar Children (The Boxcar Children, No. 1) (Boxcar Children Mysteries) by Gertrude Chandler Warner
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Before I read the Boxcar Children, in Elementary School, our class would make frequent visits to the library where I would check out books regularly. With the same regularity, however, I would usually turn them in unfinished, or unread altogether. I picked up this book, recommended to me by a teacher in the 3rd grade, and became earnestly engrossed in literature for the first time; I read the book 4 times. The central characters in this book are 4 children of various age, who find what they need to survive without parents to guide their decisions. The young central characters and the vivid descriptions make it easy for young readers to empathize with the children and visualize each event vicariously. The wilderness, the boxcar, the confrontations, the simple yet clever comforts they create for themselves, and the uncertainty of their future are among those things that make this book an enthralling and memorable read. I remember getting a chill at the "finish". A great book and a joy to read.

I recommend The Boxcar Children to all young readers.

The Boxcar Children (The Boxcar Children, No. 1) (Boxcar Children Mysteries)

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The Cinderella Deal

The Cinderella Deal

The Cinderella Deal by Jennifer Crusie
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One of the best romances Ive ever read. A story of a real (and unorthodox) woman who meets a real (and orthodox man). A wicked stepfather, a pretend marriage and a procession of animals keeps the story out of the minds of the characters and in the imagination of the reader. Funny and touching with no incidences of rape, undue influence, physical abuse and victorian morality poipular in traditional romances. A good read for real women.

The Cinderella Deal

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Red Lily (In the Garden, Book 3)

Red Lily (In the Garden, Book 3)

Red Lily (In the Garden, Book 3) by Nora Roberts
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Three women learn that the heart of their historic home holds a mystery of years gone by, as number-one bestselling author Nora Roberts brings her In the Garden trilogy to a captivating conclusion, following Blue Dahlia and Black Rose.

A Harper has always lived at Harper House, the centuries-old mansion just outside of Memphis. And for as long as anyone alive remembers, the ghostly Harper Bride has walked the halls, singing lullabies at night...

Hayley Phillips came to Memphis hoping for a new start, for herself and her unborn child. She wasn't looking for a handout from her distant cousin Roz, just a job at her thriving In the Garden nursery. What she found was a home surrounded by beauty and the best friends she's ever had-including Roz's son Harper. To Hayley's delight, her new daughter Lily has really taken to him. To Hayley's chagrin, she has begun to dream about Harper-as much more than a friend...

If Hayley gives in to her desire, she's afraid the foundation she's built with Harper will come tumbling down. Especially since she's begun to suspect that her feelings are no longer completely her own. Flashes of the past and erratic behavior make Hayley believe that the Harper Bride has found a way inside of her mind and body. It's time to put the Bride to rest once and for all, so Hayley can know her own heart again-and whether she's willing to risk it...

Red Lily (In the Garden, Book 3)

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Thursday, August 19, 2010

Dewey: The Small-Town Library Cat Who Touched the World

Dewey: The Small-Town Library Cat Who Touched the World

Dewey: The Small-Town Library Cat Who Touched the World by Vicki Myron
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How much of an impact can an animal have? How many lives can one cat touch? How is it possible for an abandoned kitten to transform a small library, save a classic American town, and eventually become famous around the world? You can't even begin to answer those questions until you hear the charming story of Dewey Readmore Books, the beloved library cat of Spencer, Iowa.

Dewey's story starts in the worst possible way. Only a few weeks old, on the coldest night of the year, he was stuffed into the returned book slot at the Spencer Public Library. He was found the next morning by library director, Vicki Myron, a single mother who had survived the loss of her family farm, a breast cancer scare, and an alcoholic husband. Dewey won her heart, and the hearts of the staff, by pulling himself up and hobbling on frostbitten feet to nudge each of them in a gesture of thanks and love. For the next nineteen years, he never stopped charming the people of Spencer with his enthusiasm, warmth, humility, (for a cat) and, above all, his sixth sense about who needed him most.

As his fame grew from town to town, then state to state, and finally, amazingly, worldwide, Dewey became more than just a friend; he became a source of pride for an extraordinary Heartland farming town pulling its way slowly back from the greatest crisis in its long history.

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Worlds Together, Worlds Apart: A History of the World from the Beginnings of Humankind to the Present, Second Edition

Worlds Together, Worlds Apart: A History of the World from the Beginnings of Humankind to the Present, Second Edition

Worlds Together, Worlds Apart: A History of the World from the Beginnings of Humankind to the Present, Second Edition by Robert Tignor
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True to its title, this uniquely integrated text highlights the stories and themes in world history that tied cultures and regions together, and in some cases, drove them apart. In this second edition, the book's non-Eurocentric approach continues with expansions of the original eleven world history "turning point" stories from the modern period to include ten more "turning point" stories from the earlier periods of world history. From the history of the world's first cities built on the great rivers of Afro-Eurasia, to the formation of the Silk Road, to the rise of nation-states, and the story of modern globalization, Worlds Together, Worlds Apart provides students with the stories that changed history and enables them to make the connections they need in order to better understand how the world came to be what it is today.

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River Bones: A Mystery Novel

River Bones: A Mystery Novel

River Bones: A Mystery Novel by Mary Deal
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A mystery surrounds the lush orchards and farmlands of California's Sacramento River Delta. As Sara Mason returns to her hometown in order to start a new life, she learns that a serial killer is terrorizing its residents.Despite battling the memory of the drowning deaths of her younger sister and alcoholic parents, Sara is determined to make peace with her past. However, she soon learns that the elusive psychopath who strangles his victims, snaps their necks, and then buries each along with a dead animal, is now stalking her. Sara's attempt to rebuild her life is hindered even more by the discovery of skeletal remains both on and near her property. She must move out as the criminal investigation focuses on suspects like the gravedigger Crazy Ike, a cat-killing vagrant, a Peeping Tom, and several others who may be connected to the twenty-eight victims. After several attempts on her life, Sara discovers critical clues and bravely volunteers to be a decoy for the sheriff's department.Sara Mason is a woman whose destiny has brought her back home, but her decision may lead her down a path lined with danger and straight into the arms of a madman in this captivating thriller.

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Literature and Society: An Introduction to Fiction, Poetry, Drama, Nonfiction (4th Edition)

Literature and Society: An Introduction to Fiction, Poetry, Drama, Nonfiction (4th Edition)

Literature and Society: An Introduction to Fiction, Poetry, Drama, Nonfiction (4th Edition) by Pamela J. Annas
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This thematic anthology features comprehensive writing coverage that highlights both the writing process and how to write about fiction, poetry, drama, and nonfiction. It introduces and explains literature with reading selections centered on five enduring themes-Growing Up and Growing Older, Women and Men, Money and Work, Peace and War, and Varieties of Protest.

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Seal the Deal: The Essential Mindsets for Growing Your Professional Services Business

Seal the Deal: The Essential Mindsets for Growing Your Professional Services Business

Seal the Deal: The Essential Mindsets for Growing Your Professional Services Business by Suzi Pomerantz / Innovative Leadership International
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Learn how to network, market and sell your professional services Seal the Deal The Essential Mindsets for Growing Your Professional Services Business By Suzi Pomerantz How do successful coaches and consultants make money and make a difference? You have to be good at networking, marketing and sales. That's why Seal the Deal belongs on any new or experienced professional's desk. It will help you avoid pitfalls made in all three of these key areas and increase your effectiveness. In this unique book, you'll follow the conversations of author and super coach Suzi Pomerantz and several of her coaching colleagues. Each chapter starts with part of an actual transcript of a telecourse session. You'll get to know the participants, their fears and successes and their experiences as they learn the same process you ll be learning. Get on the proven path to sealing more deals and succeeding in your business Each chapter is a step in the author's 10-step proven process for developing new business: · Demystifying selling and distinguishing networking, marketing and sales · The sales process, targeting prospects and branding · Calling prospects and setting up the first meeting · Handling gatekeepers and objections · The client meeting as a chess match · Following-up and tracking · Proposals, pricing and contracting · Networking · Lessons-learned meetings and expanding the sale while serving the client · Building business and the art of referrals Also included are worksheets, templates, samples and tip sheets the tools anyone who sells services or ideas inside or outside the organization needs to build a successful business through clients and referrals.

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Publishing Confidential: The Insider's Guide to What It Really Takes to Land a Nonfiction Book Deal

Publishing Confidential: The Insider's Guide to What It Really Takes to Land a Nonfiction Book Deal

Publishing Confidential: The Insider's Guide to What It Really Takes to Land a Nonfiction Book Deal by Paul B. Brown
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Any number of books explain "how to write a book," but getting a book published is the hard part. Aside from talent, writers need a strategy for distinguishing their efforts from countless others. (No, don't use pink paper.) Paul B. Brown has been an author on a dozen books with sales totaling more than 2 million copies. So you could say he knows what it takes. In Getting Published, Brown offers a straightforward approach to test-marketing book ideas, creating strong proposals, reaching the right editors and agent, and more.

Equally important, he provides inside tips for how to become an integral part of the publisher's marketing and sales efforts. The book also gives pointers on nontraditional arrangements such as self- and subsidy-based publishing.

The book's many valuable tools include sample contract language, a fully annotated book proposal, and exercises to help authors identify what they may be doing right and wrong. With abundant humor and unparalleled insight, Brown debunks the myths and misconceptions in favor of trustworthy and effective advice.


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Wednesday, August 11, 2010

The Guide To Honest Parenting: Parenting Help To Deal With Behavior Problems In Your Child Or Teen

The Guide To Honest Parenting: Parenting Help To Deal With Behavior Problems In Your Child Or Teen

The Guide To Honest Parenting: Parenting Help To Deal With Behavior Problems In Your Child Or Teen by Daniel Craven
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If you're reading this, then you probably have a challenging child or teen. My wife and I tried several "programs," a therapist, Psychiatrists, and "natural remedies" from a health food store before we found The Guide to Honest Parenting. I HONESTLY can't tell you in words how much sense this book makes! It's given me a sense of knowing how to respond to anything my son does or says. We've seen progress in his behavior that we never thought we'd see. It's very easy to read and understand, too. Good luck! The Guide to Honest Parenting

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Mind/Body Health: The Effects of Attitudes, Emotions, and Relationships (4th Edition)

Mind/Body Health: The Effects of Attitudes, Emotions, and Relationships (4th Edition)

Mind/Body Health: The Effects of Attitudes, Emotions, and Relationships (4th Edition) by Keith J. Karren
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This book shows the relationship between the way one thinks and the way the body feels. It is a very clear and easy to understand book showing the way that certain actions, functions and thoughts can change the way a person's body feels and the health of the person. I found it very interesting and helpful to what I was wondering about. Expensive though.

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BEST BUFFETS (BETTER HOMES AND GARDEN'S)

BEST BUFFETS (BETTER HOMES AND GARDEN'S)

BEST BUFFETS (BETTER HOMES AND GARDEN'S) by Better Homes & Garden's
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  • Amazon Sales Rank: #1301732 in Books
  • Published on: 1963
  • Binding: Hardcover
  • 61 pages

Buy used from: $0.01 BEST BUFFETS (BETTER HOMES AND GARDEN'S)

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On Food and Cooking: The Science and Lore of the Kitchen

On Food and Cooking: The Science and Lore of the Kitchen

On Food and Cooking: The Science and Lore of the Kitchen by Harold McGee
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Harold McGee's On Food and Cooking is a kitchen classic. Hailed by Time magazine as "a minor masterpiece" when it first appeared in 1984, On Food and Cooking is the bible to which food lovers and professional chefs worldwide turn for an understanding of where our foods come from, what exactly they're made of, and how cooking transforms them into something new and delicious.

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Directing the Story: Professional Storytelling and Storyboarding Techniques for Live Action and Animation

Directing the Story: Professional Storytelling and Storyboarding Techniques for Live Action and Animation

Directing the Story: Professional Storytelling and Storyboarding Techniques for Live Action and Animation by Francis Glebas
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Francis Glebas, a top Disney storyboard artist, teaches artists a structural approach to clearly and dramatically presenting visual stories. They will learn classic visual storytelling techniques such as conveying meaning with images and directing the viewer's eye. Glebas also teaches how to spot potential problems before they cost time and money, and he offers creative solutions on how to solve them.

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Photographing Arts, Crafts & Collectibles: Take Great Digital Photos for Portfolios, Documentation, or Selling on the Web (A Lark Photography Book)

Photographing Arts, Crafts & Collectibles: Take Great Digital Photos for Portfolios, Documentation, or Selling on the Web (A Lark Photography Book)

Photographing Arts, Crafts & Collectibles: Take Great Digital Photos for Portfolios, Documentation, or Selling on the Web (A Lark Photography Book) by Steve Meltzer
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This gorgeous book is a must have for anyone who wants to use a digital camera to maximum effect. Not only are the pictures fabulous, but the instructions and explanations are so simple and straightforward that even someone like me can understand them. I can design beautiful jewelry, but I could never understand how to take a decent digital picture. Now I can. When I first launched my website, I was fortunate to find Steve Meltzer to take my pictures and I've used him exclusively ever since. The first thing people say is how great the photos are and nothing is more important than good photos. Steve is a great photographer, but also has the gift of explaining his craft in a way that anyone can understand. I highly recommend this book. I've already bought six copies and plan to give it as Christmas presents to all my friends who own digital cameras whether they're beginners or pros.

Buy new: $16.47 Photographing Arts, Crafts & Collectibles: Take Great Digital Photos for Portfolios, Documentation, or Selling on the Web (A Lark Photography Book)

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