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On My Way to a Happy Life
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Chopra, Deepak / Woods, Rosemary / Tracy, Kristina, PUBLISHER: Hay House, "The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success for Kids" by "New York Times" best-selling author Deepak Chopra is based on his bestseller for adults, " The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success. " In this new book, children will discover seven "Keys" to living a happy and meaningful life. For example, the "Key to All Good Things" teaches kids about giving and receiving, and explains that what they put out to the world is what they will get back. The "Key to Reaching Your Dreams" helps children realize how much power they have over their own lives and where this power comes from. Each of the seven sections in this book presents a Key, as well as a beautifully illustrated example emphasizing how it works in the world. These Keys, which have their origins in ancient Indian teachings, give children what Deepak believes are the most important traits they can possess: the ability to love and have compassion... and to spread that love and compassion to others.
The Wars on Terrorism and Iraq: Human Rights, Unilateralism
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Robinson, Mary / Crahan, M. / Crahan, Margaret E., PUBLISHER: Routledge, 'If I had the power to do so, I would make this book compulsory reading for all who exercise political power in our world today Instead, I will keep my fingers crossed that it will be read by as many members of Congress and of the current US administration as possible, and by a wide cross-section of policy analysts, diplomats, academics and human rights defenders.' - Mary Robinson, Former UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Wars on Terrorism and Iraq provides a timely and critical analysis of the impact of the wars on terrorism and Iraq on human rights particularly internationally, as well as related tensions between unilateralism and multilateralism in US foreign policy. The distinguished contributors examine the consequences for international relations and world order of the traditional standard bearer for human rights and democracy (the United States) appearing not to be championing the rule of law and negotiated conflict resolution. The authors also suggest effective policies to promote greater fulfilment of human rights in order to achieve peaceful accord within nations, and stability internationally.
The Gorilla Game: An Investor's Guide to Picking Winners in
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Moore, Geoffrey A. / Johnson, Paul / Kippola, Tom, PUBLISHER: HarperCollins Publishers, Using the ideas developed in his previous bestselling books, Geoffrey Moore here reveals the dynamics behind the market for high-tech stocks and outlines the forces that catapult a select number of companies to huge success. Readers will learn what makes high-tech companies different, what stock evaluation criteria to consider, and how to use those criteria to identify the winners. Applying the ideas made famous in his previous books, Moore shows readers how to identify the "gorilla candidates" -- companies that have enough market momentum to have a shot at market leadership. When the true "gorilla" emerges, these investors will be the ones poised to make a huge profit. Groundbreaking and illuminating, The Gorilla Game is sure to be Moore's most influential book yet. It is a must-read for the thousands of high-tech managers and marketeers who made his first two books bestsellers, as well as for all investors looking for a reliable guide to the rapidly changing world of high technology.
Crumar multiman-s
Synth del funzionante con qualche segno del tempo. Ho anche il pedale di espressione che però non funziona. Una breve descrizione del prodotto: In , Crumar introduced the Orchestrator (called the Multiman-S in Europe), a fully polyphonic orchestral string machine. It has five basic sounds: Brass, Piano, Clavichord, Cello and Violin. The keyboard is split in the middle allowing you to play one combination of instruments with the left hand, and another combination with the right. All five sounds are available at all times, you simply adjust how much volume you want of each sound. Feature just a single instrument, or create your own orchestral ensemble--you are the Orchestrator! With the keyboard being split, there are five separate instrument volume sliders for the left hand (lower split) and another five for the right hand (upper split). There is also a sixth sound: Bass. The Bass sound has its own volume slider as well, but it is assigned to only the bottom 27 notes of the keyboard. It is also not the greatest of Bass sounds either, and can sometimes muddy the sound.
Dell Guide to Digital Photography: Shooting, Editing, And
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Bucki, Lisa A., PUBLISHER: Premier Press; Thomson Course Technology, "Digital Photography: Your Guide to Taking, Editing, and Printing Pictures," supported by one of the most trusted retailers of electronics, is an all-in-one guide to getting started on a digital camera. With generous use of full-color illustrations and examples, this book covers the basics of digital photography, including tips for selecting a digital camera, how to use typical digital camera features, how to take better photos, how to transfer and store images on a computer, how to improve images with photo editing software, and how to publish and enjoy finished images. With digital camera sales exploding worldwide, there are 53 million units in projects sales for . Digital cameras have rapidly improved in terms of imaging quality and ease of use, as well as falling in price, making them a practical alternative to film cameras for an increasing number of consumers. This book helps readers experience maximum enjoyment and minimum frustration with their new digital camera. This is the ultimate survival guide to digital photography that all digital camera owners can benefit from having on their shelves.
Uncommon Emotions
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Galli, Lynn, PUBLISHER: Outskirts Press, As a turnaround specialist, Joslyn Simonini spends her days analyzing corporate profit margins and trying to keep her likeness from being turned into a voodoo doll by company employees. If she does her job well, they often lose theirs. So, it comes as a surprise when she finds herself being kissed one day at work. She's even more shocked to find out that the mysterious kissing bandit is a woman. Not in the habit of kissing women, Joslyn tries to brush off the unintentional mistake. But before long, she's forced to examine the rush of emotions that accompanied the kiss, especially when she meets Raven Malvolio. At first, she needs Raven to complete her analysis, but she doesn't expect to need the friendship that Raven offers. When those friendly feelings escalate to something more, Joslyn's confusion and underdeveloped emotional range might ruin her chance at a relationship that could surpass even her dreams. Uncommon Emotions takes a look at how someone can think she's happy with her life only to be surprised by the passion she's yet to feel.
The Change Makers: From Carnegie to Gates, How the Great
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Klein, Maury, PUBLISHER: Times Books, From one of America's foremost business historians, a penetrating and engaging look at the qualities that create great entrepreneurs Entrepreneurs, even more than inventors, are essential to American business. While inventors produce ideas, entrepreneurs get things done, build the markets, make ideas reality. But what creative talents do the legendary American entrepreneurs share, and what can you learn from them about business success? Using lively character sketches and company stories, University of Rhode Island professor and author Maury Klein analyzes how innovators from Andrew Carnegie to Bill Gates triumphed over perennial challenges in planning and strategy, production, operations, staffing, and sales-and transformed entire industries. Comparing the retailing acumen of J.C. Penney and Wal-Mart's Sam Walton, the organizational ingenuity of Standard Oil's John D. Rockefeller and Citigroup's Sandy Weill, the imaginative marketing of General Motors' Alfred Sloan and MacDonald's Ray Kroc, Klein reveals the art and archetype of successful entrepreneurialism. Moving beyond the cliches, he describes the artistry of great businessmen who build empires and dreams as well as fortunes.
Trilocale via Giovanni Battista Tiepolo, Cervia
Rif: Z459 - Milano Marittima, zona verde e tranquilla a circa: 600m dal centro, 500m dal mare e 700m dal centro di Cervia. Appartamento anni 70 al piano primo ed ultimo con ingresso semi-indipendente, ben mantenuto, in palazzina decorosa. Internamente troviamo il soggiorno con terrazza abitabile e camino per grigliate, cucina separata, disimpegno, bagno con doccia, camera da letto matrimoniale, camera singola e relativo balcone. Al piano seminterrato garage e cantina. L'appartamento è sprovvisto di riscaldamento per scelta della proprietà ma, è possibile il ripristino. Ottimo investimento. Milano Marittima, green and quiet about: 600m from the center, 500m from the sea and 700m from the center of Cervia. Apartment 70 on the first and last input semi-detached, well maintained, in building decent. Inside we find the living room with large terrace and fireplace for grilling, kitchen, hallway, bathroom with shower, double bedroom, single bedroom and its balcony. In the basement garage and cellar. The apartment has no heating of the property but by choice, you can restore. Good investment. Tipo di bene: Appartamento Superficie: 103 m²
Mathematics, Student Solutions Manual: An Applied Approach
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Mizrahi, Abshalom / Sullivan, Michael / Mizrahi, Abe, PUBLISHER: John Wiley & Sons, Continuing its rich tradition of engaging students and demonstrating how mathematics applies to various fields of study, the new edition of this text is packed with real data and real-life applications to business, economics, social and life sciences. Users continually praise Sullivan and Mizrahi for their attention to conceptual development, well-graded and applied examples and exercise sets that include CPA, CMA, and Actuarial exam questions. The new Eighth Edition also features a new full color design and improved goal-oriented pedagogy to facilitate understanding, including: More opportunities for the use of graphing calculator, including screen shots and instructions. Icons clearly identify each opportunity for the use of spreadsheets or graphing calculator. Work problems appear throughout the text, giving the student the chance to immediately reinforce the concept or skill they have just learned. Chapter Reviews contain a variety of features to help synthesize the ideas of the chapter, including: Objectives Check, Important Terms and Concepts, True-False Items, Fill in the Blanks, Review Exercises, Mathematical Questions from Professional Exams (CPA).
English Papers: A Teaching Life
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Pritchard, William H., PUBLISHER: Graywolf Press, "Could one, after all this purposeful work, have become an anachronism? A dinosaur? Replaceable?" --from "English Papers" Well-known critic William H. Pritchard reviews his life as a passionate student and teacher of English in the classrooms of New England's Amherst College. Pritchard takes us from the era of the all-male college, where "conduct befitting a gentleman" was the only rule, through the political and social turmoil of the late s, when the teaching of T.S. Eliot had to compete with the Cuban Missile Crisis. Ironically, as Pritchard finds his own voice as a critic and teacher, he finds also that his literary and pedagogical aims seem increasingly marginal. The book's later chapters recount the fragmentation and diversification of both the student body and an English department. This lucid account offers a much needed personal chronicle of the issues involved in the contemporary debate surrounding the teaching of English literature. Pritchard not only observes, but dramatizes the teaching situation, and from both sides of the desk. With a candid mix of apology and nostalgia, Pritchard describes and evaluates changing circumstances in both the professor and the profession.
The International Soup Book
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Friedland, Susan R., PUBLISHER: HarperCollins Publishers, "The International Soup Book" offers more than sixty recipes for the world's original and undisputed champion of comfort foods--soup. You'll find soups hot and cold, spicy and mild, with meat and without. You'll also find soups to mark the start of a fabulous meal, and soups that are fabulous meals in themselves. All the classics are here, including such American regional favorites as New England Clam Chowder and Seafood Gumbo, Bouillabaisse from France, Thai Crispy Fish Spicy Soup, Italian Pasta e Fagioli, and dozens more. In addition, there are recipes for four basic stocks, the foundation on which all good soups are built. The definitive soups included in this collection offer all of the nutritional benefits of a hot, comforting meal without unnecessary fuss in the kitchen. Whether you prepare Chicken Soup with Matzo Balls to cure what ails you, dazzle your dinner guests with an incomparable Vichyssoise, or transform the daily catch into Fish and Onion Stew, "The International Soup Book" promises to delight and to become a well-worn addition to your kitchen shelf.
The Loss of a Pet
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Sife, Wallace, PUBLISHER: Howell Books, "The Loss of a Pet," New Revised and Expanded Edition Sadly, all living things die. While you can never be completely prepared for that time, what is offered by Dr. Wallace Sife in these pages can help you draw upon new strength to ease your grief and pain. In this fully revised and expanded edition of the award-winning book "The Loss of a Pet," Dr. Sife, one of the pioneering authors and counselors in the field of pet bereavement, covers all viewpoints of bereavement for a beloved animal companion. This book includes practical suggestions, as well as brief case histories, and illustrates the insights that Dr. Sife has gleaned from his many years of experience. In addition to helping the reader cope with the death of a much-loved pet, "The Loss of a Pet" addresses pet losses that are not death-related. Dr. Sife has specially designed this book to help you learn more about yourself through the grieving process and to successfully cope with this unique kind of loving and grief -- and, most importantly, to help you realize that you are not alone.
Remote Sensing and GIS in Ecosystem Management
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Sample, V. Alaric / Sample, Al, PUBLISHER: Island Press, Recent advances in remote-sensing technology and the processing of remote-sensing data through geographic information systems (GIS) present ecologists and resource managers with a tremendously valuable tool -- but only if they are able to understand its capabilities and capture its potential."Remote Sensing and GIS in Ecosystem Management" identifies and articulates current and emerging information needs of those involved with the management of forest ecosystems. It explores the potential of remote-sensing/GIS technologies to address those needs, examining: the need for landscape-scale analysis to support forest ecosystem research and management current challenges in the development of remote-sensing/GIS applications case studies of different forest regions in the United States the potential for further development or declassification of military and aerospace remote-sensing/GIS technologies As well as providing important information for ecologists and resource managers, the book will serve as a valuable resource for legislative and judicial policymakers who do not have a technical background in either remote sensing or resource management but who are nonetheless called upon to make decisions regarding the protection and management of forest ecosystems.
Ends Of Our Tethers: Thirteen Sorry Stories
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Gray, Alasdair, PUBLISHER: Canongate Books Ltd, The Ends of Our Tethers is the first work of fiction in seven years by Alasdair Gray. Wonderful and often very funny, this new collection reaffirms Gray as a master of the short story. In "No Bluebeard," a reclusive man, the veteran of three marriages, meets a disturbed and eccentric woman desperate to remain hidden from her family. In "Job's Skin Game," a man develops a skin condition in response to losing his two sons in the Twin Towers and his fortune in the dot-com meltdown. The exquisite pleasure he derives from scratching and peeling his dead epidermis becomes his sole preoccupation. "Well-being" offers a politically charged dystopian vision of a future Britain as seen through the eyes of a once-revered writer. He is now homeless yet stubbornly refuses to move to a more hospitable country: "There are better ways of living than being happy but they require strength and sanity." Beautifully produced and illustrated throughout with Gray's distinctive drawings, The Ends of Our Tethers is vintage Gray-accessible, experimental, mischievous, wide-ranging, beautifully written, and wise.
Colouring the Past: The Significance of Colour in
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Jones, Andrew / MacGregor, Gavin, PUBLISHER: Berg Publishers, Colour shapes our world in profound, if sometimes subtle, ways. It helps us to classify, form opinions, and make aesthetic and emotional judgements. Colour operates in every culture as a symbol, a metaphor, and as part of an aesthetic system. Yet archaeologists have traditionally subordinated the study of colour to the form and material value of the objects they find and thereby overlook its impact on conceptual systems throughout human history. This book explores the means by which colour-based cultural understandings are formed, and how they are used to sustain or alter social relations. From colour systems in the Mesolithic, to Mesoamerican symbolism and the use of colour in Roman Pompeii, this book paints a new picture of the past. Through their close observation of monuments and material culture, authors uncover the subtle role colour has played in the construction of past social identities and the expression of ancient beliefs. Providing an original contribution to our understanding of past worlds of meaning, this book will be essential reading for archaeologists, anthropologists and historians, as well as anyone with an interest in material culture, art and aesthetics.
Blonde Roots
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Evaristo, Bernardine, PUBLISHER: Riverhead Books, A provocative novel that upends the history of the transatlantic slave trade, reversing and reexamining notions of savagery and civilization, as it follows a young womanas journey to freedom. Award-winning writer Bernardine Evaristoas novel "Blonde Roots" asks: What if the history of the transatlantic slave trade had been reversed and Africans had enslaved Europeans? How would that have changed the ways that people justified their inhuman behavior? And how would it inform our cultural attitudes and the insidious racism that still lingersaand sometimes festersatoday? We see this tragicomic world turned upside down through the eyes of Doris, an Englishwoman who is kidnapped one day while playing hide-and-seek with her sisters in the fields near their home. She is subsequently enslaved and taken to the New World, as well as to the imperial center of Great Ambossa. She movingly recounts experiences of tremendous hardship and dreams of the people sheas left behind, all while journeying toward an escape into freedom. A poignant and dramatic story grounded in provocative ideas, "Blonde Roots" is a genuinely original, profoundly imaginative novel.
TC Studio Konnekt 48 Firewire Controllo Remoto
This TC Studio Konnekt 48 is in good working condition. This FireWire audio interface is a compact powerhouse of I/O It's features include: 4 mic/instrument combi jack mic pres 8 line inputs 8 line outputs plus separate XLR main monitor outs and two independent headphone outs Spdif I/O Dual ADAT I/O for 8 channels at 96khz Word clock I/O for external clocking Dual FireWire ports Midi I/O Remote control via Ethernet with dedicated talk back mic, mute/dim, monitor select, DSP mixer controls, preset recalls, reverb control, etc The on board DSP mixer includes two stereo multiband compressor, EQ, HPF and DeEsser as well as an extremely high quality reverb send which is fantastic for vocal headphone monitoring and can also be used as a plugin inside of the DAW. It also has configuration for 5.1 monitoring complete with level and delay compensation and crossover filtering. You can also set up three different monitor outputs that you can alternate between on the dedicated remot
Love Out Loud: 365 Devotions for Loving God, Loving
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Meyer, Joyce, PUBLISHER: Faithwords, Jesus said, "You must love the Lord your God with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind; and your neighbor as yourself." - Luke If one had to choose a single verse in the Bible that is a formula for successful living, this would be the one to live by, says Joyce Meyer: love God, yourself and others - in that order. Many Christians get mixed up about love. They know they should love God and others, but many do not understand that loving oneself is one-third of God's equation. They mistakenly think of it as selfishness or self-aggrandizement. Joyce Meyer believes that this misconception is one of the greatest pitfalls in the Christian journey. Loving oneself in a balanced, healthy manner is essential in order to have healthy relationships with God, ourselves and others. Drawing upon her previous work and teaching series as well as original devotions, the author of "Power Thoughts" examines the three loves that we've been commanded to exhibit. Download the Joyce Meyer app for free.
Pasta E Verdura: 140 Vegetable Sauces for Spaghetti,
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Bishop, Jack, PUBLISHER: William Morrow & Company, Simple Sauces. Delightful Dishes. A Fresh and Delicious Approach to Vegetable and Pasta Cookery. "Pasta e Verdura--"noodles and vegetables"--offers 140 easy and elegant recipes inspired by the healthy, delicious pasta dishes of Italy. Some quick, many low-fat, and more than a few dairy-free, these lively vegetable sauces will transform the way home cooks--and pasta eaters enjoy their favorite food. From A to Z, Jack Bishop pairs these simple and elegant vegetable sauces--Asparagus with Mushrooms and Caramelized Shallots, Leek with White Wine and Parmesan, Stewed Eggplant with Tomatoes and Olives--with the perfect pasta for each sauce. Accompanying the recipes are tips on buying, storing, and preparing each vegetable, as well as Bishop's lively words of wisdom. He also dispels common myths (such as the need for oil in the water or the superiority of store--bought pasta) and suggests a pasta pantry for spur-of-the-moment meals. "Pasta e Verdura is a welcome look at cooking and saucing pasta, and is just what busy cooks need to quickly create wholesome, healthy, tasty meals.
The Architecture of the Roman Empire: An Urban Appraisal
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: MacDonald, William, PUBLISHER: Yale University Press, The author of a classic work on the architecture of imperial Rome here broadens his focus to present an original study of urban architecture in Roman market towns, port cities, veterans' colonies, and major metropolitan centers throughout the empire. "Simply the best book on Roman urbanism that] I know.... A formidable breakthrough. It brings to life the genius of Roman urbanism and reveals its continuing relevance for present urban planning and architecture."-Leon Krier, Architects Journal "In this very fine book-the successor to his Introductory Study-William L. MacDonald lays before the reader the physical evidence of what a Roman city was like for its inhabitants.... The illustrations in An Urban Appraisal, this second volume of The Architecture of the Roman Empire, are superbly chosen, illuminating the text as well as being interesting in themselves.... It is a joy to find a book so attractively designed, worthy of both its author and his subject."-Martin Henig, The Times Literary Supplement Winner of the Alice Davis Hitchcock Award of the Society of Architectural Historians for the most distinguished work of scholarship in architectural history. Acquista Ora
Microsoft Liquid Motion by Design [With Includes a Trial
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Schmitz, Gavin, PUBLISHER: Microsoft Press, Create a better Web experience by creating more appealing and memorable Web pages. Microsoft Liquid Motion is the easiest way to quickly add interactive animations and special effects to Internet sites. They're playable in Java-enabled browsers, viewable without downloading plug-ins, and take advantage of Dynamic HTML and Direct Animation capabilities of Microsoft Internet Explorer 4. The technology integrates well with Microsoft Office and Microsoft FrontPage, and features a similar interface. This product is targeted for the FrontPage user. "Microsoft Liquid Motion by Design" covers Microsoft's hot new Web animation tool with two resources in one: a detailed features guide and a hands-on projects book. The features guide takes the reader step-by-step through using tools, menus, wizards, and other functions, from creating instant animation without programming to adding color, motion and interactivity with just a few mouse clicks. The projects section of the book shows several designs that users can tailor for their own needs, such as adding complex movements and actions. A companion CD includes a trial version of Liquid Motion.
A Trip to Thirlmere and Borrowdale.
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Brierley, Benjamin, PUBLISHER: British Library, Historical Print Editions, Title: A Trip to Thirlmere and Borrowdale.Publisher: British Library, Historical Print EditionsThe British Library is the national library of the United Kingdom. It is one of the world's largest research libraries holding over 150 million items in all known languages and formats: books, journals, newspapers, sound recordings, patents, maps, stamps, prints and much more. Its collections include around 14 million books, along with substantial additional collections of manuscripts and historical items dating back as far as 300 BC.The HISTORY OF BRITAIN & IRELAND collection includes books from the British Library digitised by Microsoft. As well as historical works, this collection includes geographies, travelogues, and titles covering periods of competition and cooperation among the people of Great Britain and Ireland. Works also explore the countries' relations with France, Germany, the Low Countries, Denmark, and Scandinavia. ++++The below data was compiled from various identification fields in the bibliographic record of this title. This data is provided as an additional tool in helping to insure edition identification: ++++ British Library Brierley, Benjamin; p.; .c.1.(6.)
The Nook Book: An Unofficial Guide: Everything You Need to
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Kanouse, Patrick, PUBLISHER: Pearson Education (US), Updated to showcase the newest NOOK family of eReaders and tools from Barnes & Noble: NOOK HD+ NOOK HD NOOK Simple Touch NOOK Apps NOOK for Windows 8 NOOK Store NOOK Video NOOK Cloud NOOK for Web This best-selling book provides clear, easy-to-read instructions for the beginning to intermediate user of any NOOK device. This is a book beyond the user manual, though, because it will include coverage of the suite of Barnes and Noble applications for e-reading as well as resources outside of Barnes and Noble, including Calibre ebook management software, sources for ebooks, and rooting (or jailbreaking) to add applications from the Android Market. A significant aspect of this book will be to cut through the volume of information related to different ebook formats and how to get them onto the devices. This book includes full coverage of the new NOOK devices and all their features. Purchase videos from NOOK StoreRecord and Play for NOOK Books for Kids Read comics and graphic novels Read PagePerfect books Watch streaming video via Netflix and Hulu Listen to music with Rhapsody, MOG, and GroovesharkAnd much more... Acquista Ora
Rhododendrons and Azaleas
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Bryant, Geoff, PUBLISHER: Firefly Books, Rhododendrons have it all -- beautiful flowers, magnificent foliage and an ability to thrive in a wide range of climates. The genus Rhododendron (to which azaleas belong) always has something to surprise and delight the gardener. With more than species, and many thousands of cultivars, there are plants in a huge variety of form, color and size -- something to suit every need, every taste and every location. This guide for North American gardeners will help the novice and the experienced gardener get the best from their rhododendrons and azaleas. Beginning with a history of rhododendrons in cultivation and a fascinating discussion on the development of the most popular species and varieties, the book includes expert advice and information about: deciduous azaleas evergreen azaleas assessing your climate garden design cultivation, maintenance and propagation soil and nutrition choosing plants for flower and leaf color pests and diseases pruning. The author shares his personal recommendations of over 390 varieties of rhododendron and azalea, as well as practical tips gained from his many years of professional experience growing and hybridizing rhododendrons and azaleas. This is an inspiring and very useful handbook on these much-admired plants.
Real Places: An Unconventional Guide to America's Generic
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Clay, Grady, PUBLISHER: University of Chicago Press, In "Real Places," Grady Clay presents the American landscape in a completely fresh and untypical way. Rather than look at locations, he studies constructed, imaginative sites. Clay explores the fascination of "Fall Color Country," or "Lover's Lane." What draws people to these "generic" landscapes and keeps them coming back literally and figuratively time and time again? "Real Places" catalogs and describes a unique cross-section of America, emphasizing the beauty and intrigue of these hidden gems. Heavily illustrated with maps and photographs depicting the everyday as well as the bizarre, Clay's entertaining Baedeker allows us to see in a new way what has always been "right before our eyes." "This book provides a language for the architecture of everyday life."--Ross Miller, "Chicago Tribune" "Spirited observations and capsule histories."--Suzanne Stephens, "New York Times Book Review" "Compelling.... Included here are many nuggets of insight and illumination."--Brad Knickerbocker, "Christian Science Monitor" "An amusing and touching book about the reality we Americans have captured in our language."--"Boston Sunday Globe"