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Book of the New American Nation (Brown Paper School US Kids History)
Published in Hardcover by Little Brown & Co (Juv Trd) (1995)
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A review from a fifth-grade teacher
This book is an excellent resource for any teacher who is doing a unit on the American Revolution. The book includes activities that are suitable for ages 8-13 and factual narrative stories that are directed at this audience. It even includes a skit about the Boston Massacre that students love to do! Whether you are writing lesson plans or looking for a resource for you classroom library or media center, this book is a must-have!
Collected Poems
Published in Paperback by New Directions Publishing (1983)
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A must-have collection by a unique voice.
Stevie Smith lived with her maiden aunt in suburban London for most of her life. She dwelled on themes of death and alienation, attempted suicide, socialized with literary intelligentsia, made records and television appearances to read her poems, then died quietly after receiving the Queen's Medal for Poetry. She also represents one of the keenest, most individual voices in modern poetry. "NOT WAVING BUT DROWNING" and "TENDER ONLY TO ONE" are classics, and this wonderful volume also features a large assortment of Stevie's humorous line drawings which accompany many of her works. Those looking for an off-center, decidedly dark view of life (with a healthy dose of dry British wit) can do no better than this anthology.
Conflict in the Quorum: Orson Pratt, Brigham Young, Joseph Smith
Published in Hardcover by Signature Books (2002)
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A meticulously researched, carefully written documentation
Compiled and analyzed by Mormon scholar Gary James Bergera (Director, Smith-Pettit Foundation, Salt Lake City, Utah), Conflict In The Quorum: Orson Pratt, Brigham Young, Joseph Smith is a meticulously researched, carefully written documentation of the manifold disagreements between various strong-willed and devout leaders of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, (popularly known as the "Mormons") during its first turbulent years of existence. Looking at how conflicts between diverse leaders had significant and enduring effects upon LDS doctrine, policy, and organizational structure, Conflict In The Quorum is an impressive body of scholarship which presents an astutely written and insightful account that can be read with considerable interest by both academic scholars and non-specialist general readers alike.
The Creative Corporate Writer
Published in Paperback by Infinity Publishing (18 April, 2003)
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As the author, I gotta recommend it
Finally, a system to help you write and edit on the job. Short learning curve. Powerful tools that you begin using the day you read the book.
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* 10 tips on how to get people to read what you write
* Five writing ideals your computer measures
* Tools that tell you how you're doing and what things to edit
* Standards for editing the work of others on the job
* Job aids you copy and carry with you
* Creative Corporate Writer workshop clients include Lockheed Martin, Safeco and others
The Cthulhu Cycle: Thirteen Tentacles of Terror (Call of Cthulhu Fiction)
Published in Paperback by Chaosium (1996)
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Attention Lovecraftian Horror Fans
This is the eleventh book in Chaosium's Cthulhu Cycle series. This volume features tales of Lovecraft's most well-known creation, the octopus-headed entity, Cthulhu. Included are the foundational stories (i.e. "The Call Of Cthulhu" by H.P. Lovecraft and "The Black Island" by August W. Derleth), some rare reprints (i.e. "Some Notes Concerning A Green Box" by Alan Dean Foster) and some interesting new stories of Cthulhu in the modern world (i.e. "Rude Awakening" by Will Murray). In any collection the stories are of varied quality but I enoyed the majority of the works collected. If you are a reader of Lovecraft's Mythos fiction then this is a must for your library.
Deepest Valley: A Guide to Owens Valley, Its Roadsides and Mountain Trails
Published in Paperback by Live Oak Pr (1995)
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Great Choice
As a long time visiter to the Owens Valley I found this book to be excellent. Its great for the first time traveler or the person who has been to the valley many times. Its section on side roads is good for those passing through the area and wanting to explore a bit. The history and geology areas are current and answer those questions that arise when encountering the vast numbers of different geological features. While no one guide does it all this book comes close. A great book for those who want a general guide to the valley, its history,geology,flora and fauna.
Dress 'Em Out
Published in Paperback by Stoeger Publishing Company (1984)
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This book covers it all.
This book is filled with all the information you need to care for your game. Everything from big game to small game, upland birds to waterfowl are covered. The information covers species description and then illustrates with hand drawings, step by step, the process for each animal. For each animal a few recipes are even included. This book is great and even helped me with my first Elk with no instruction from anyone. An excellent book for field dressing all game.
Dynamics of Democracy
Published in Hardcover by McGraw Hill College Div (1996)
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Stellar
This book is an excellent introduction to political science. Moreover, I would rank it as probably the best-edited book ever.
Essential Medical Genetics
Published in Paperback by Blackwell Science Inc (1993)
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Recommend for all medical graduates
Medical genetics is a difficult discipline in medicine. So many factuals, rules, syndromes and malformations which will make you dizzy. Professor Connor transforms all these difficulties into a concise textbook suitable for both study and reference. Medical graduates can find medical genetics a more approachable science. Strongly recommend for all medical graduates in addition to specialists.
A Field Guide to Western Butterflies (Peterson Field Guide Series, 33)
Published in Hardcover by Houghton Mifflin Co (1986)
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A Must-Have for Lepsters!
In the first part of this excellent field guide, families of butterflies are presented together on color plates, ably illustrated by Amy Bartlett Wright. This allows the reader to compare similar looking species--a must with hard-to-differentiate groups like the Blues, where minute differences mean the difference between one genus and another. The illustrations are cross-referenced to fuller descriptions in the second part of the book. Here there is additional information about appearance, food, habitat, flight, and range. As a beginner, I especially like author Paul Opler's decision to organize the butterflies by taxon rather than appearance. As I identify butterflies in the field, I am also learning a bit about the science of these beautiful creatures. Highly recommended.
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