Scandimodern

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Natural lumber and stone, blonde wood furniture, roaring fires, elegant glassware, shimmering lighted candles: that’s Scandinavian design, and it’s warm and welcoming, filled with instantly recognizable elements. This sparkling volume brings together a collection of inspiring and delightful contemporary homes that showcase this beautiful look, which is both modern and timeless at once. History sections at the start of each chapter discuss and present the work of such great designers as Alvar Aalto, Arne Jacobsen, Nanna Ditzel, and Verner Panton, while the modern interiors that follow include those by Entasis, Mette Lange, and Claesson Koivisto Rune. A comprehensive directory lists the key manufacturers, retailers, architects, and designers of Scandi style.

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Scandimodern.......2006-04-26

I love this book. It doesn't show period mid-century homes, or homes decorated to achieve the period look, but concentrates on clean, contemporary Scandinavian-sympathetic architecture that emphasizes the beauty of natural materials and bringing the outside in, and how modern and period pieces can look in such a setting. In particular, the emphasis on architecture will inspire the reader.

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In our overstimulated, color-saturated society it is easy to forget the impact of color in the dull world before cheap dyes and plastics. Colors is a delightful little book, highly illustrated and packed with intriguing information. It traces the history of dyes and pigments from cave paintings to modern textiles. The book's four sections cover the uses of color in ancient times; its development and refinement in the Middle Ages; the explosion of supply and demand after the Renaissance; and the triumph of industrial chemistry in synthesizing and inventing colors. Production processes often paralleled those of alchemy, giving an almost magical quality to colors. Dyes were expensive in medieval Europe and could increase the price of a cloth tenfold; thus color was used to indicate social status, with aristocrats in bright robes standing out against the drab mob. Since antiquity, writers have compiled technical manuals on dyeing and pigment manufacture, often using more ancient texts, so that a great many antique recipes and techniques have been preserved. We learn, for example, how Indian yellow was made from a concentrated extract of the urine of cows fed exclusively on mango leaves (which was not healthy for the cows). Every page of the book has interesting tidbits of information, such as the derivation of blue jeans (from bleu de Genes, Genoa blue, a form of indigo). Clearly written and well-designed, Colors reminds us of the powerful ways color permeates our lives. --John Stevenson

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From the painted caves at Lascaux, 40,000 years old, to the medieval cloth industry to today's computerized chemistry, this engaging book surveys the history of dyes and pigments-in a work as rich, varied, and colorful as a box of crayons.

160 illustrations, 135 in full color,

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A LOT of information packed into a deceptively small package........2006-03-21

_Colors: The Story of Dyes and Pigments_, is an excellent little book to read if you are interested in colors. It covers pre-history up through the modern era, and it discusses some of the chemistry, much of the mineralogy, and a lot of the economics & politics that went into the use of different dyes & pigments through the eons.

It is also lavishly illustrated, with many many photos, including photos of famous works of art, close-up photos showing artistic techniques, photos of artists' materials, and photos of historical treatises relating to cloth dyeing and other skills. There is a lot of good technical content, including explanations of the differences between dyes, pigments and lakes, and details of attempts in antiquity to create artificial colors, going as far back as the Egyptians.

The chapters are Painting & Dyeing, which covers paints and dyes from antiquity to the Middle Ages; Colors in the Middle Ages, which covers new technological & economic developments in the Middle Ages; The Explosion of Supply and Demand, which covers how the increased trade of the Renaissance, Enlightenment Era, and the Industrial Age drove the search for new colors; and The Triumph of Industrial Chemistry, which describes how colors are made today.

There is also a chapter titled Documents, which has excerpts from a number of historical works about dyes & pigments, and that chapter alone is worth the price of the book. The bibliography is also excellent.

It was a bit slow in places, and since it was originally written in French, there is a certain flow to the text that is subtly different from many contemporary books written by native English speakes. But, the differences are not unpleasant, and for the most part the text is very engaging.

I did notice that it repeats the statement that India Yellow was made from the concentrated urine of cows who at only mangoes, and according to Victoria Finlay in _Color: A Natural History of the Palette_, that provenance is mythical. But that was the only jarring note I found in the entire work.

A treasure chest of interesting trivia.......2001-10-16

I am a Color Manager for one of the worlds largest paint companies and even though I have been working with pigments for 15 years I have found this book to be a treasure chest of interesting trivia that I didn't know or had long forgotten.
But this book is not just for chemists. If you are like me interested in art, especially paintings, you will find that this book gives you a wealth of information and facts that one can use to better understand the development of art through the centuries.
I can highly recommend this beautifully illustrated booklet which is fun to read to everybody (not just color nerds like me).

Color concentrates: a new palette emerges. (includes related articles)(Cover Story): An article from: Plastics Technology

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Color concentrates: a new palette emerges. (includes related articles)(Cover Story): An article from: Plastics Technology
Lilli Manolis Sherman
Manufacturer: Gardner Publications, Inc.
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Binding: Digital

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This digital document is an article from Plastics Technology, published by Gardner Publications, Inc. on July 1, 1995. The length of the article is 3826 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: Color concentrates: a new palette emerges. (includes related articles)(Cover Story)
Author: Lilli Manolis Sherman
Publication: Plastics Technology (Magazine/Journal)
Date: July 1, 1995
Publisher: Gardner Publications, Inc.
Volume: v41 Issue: n7 Page: p44(9)

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Winning in the clutch: titanium deflection left in dust, thanks to innovation, software. (CAM innovations.(Cover story): An article from: Tooling & Production

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Winning in the clutch: titanium deflection left in dust, thanks to innovation, software. (CAM innovations.(Cover story): An article from: Tooling & Production
Gale Reference Team
Manufacturer: Thomson Gale
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Digital
ASIN: B000VRRGCW
Release Date: 2007-09-05

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This digital document is an article from Tooling & Production, published by Thomson Gale on September 1, 2007. The length of the article is 1635 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: Winning in the clutch: titanium deflection left in dust, thanks to innovation, software. (CAM innovations.(Cover story)
Author: Gale Reference Team
Publication: Tooling & Production (Magazine/Journal)
Date: September 1, 2007
Publisher: Thomson Gale
Volume: 73 Issue: 9 Page: 14(4)

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COLORS the Story of Dyes and Pigments
Francois and Bernard Guineau Delamare
Manufacturer: Abrams
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000JVA22Q

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A Testament To The Memory Of The Innocents Who Were Murdered.......2002-08-25

Having visited the exact areas from which these photographs are taken, I am so grateful to have this book as a memorial of my visit and experiences there.

To actually see the places where innocent Jews were executed and where countless thousands of children were gassed and their remains cremated as part of the Nazi industrial death machine, is one of the most harrowing experiences of my life.

If you are unable to visit the Auschwitz-Birkenau museum personally, then this book has to be the next best thing. The photographs show that little has changed there from those evil years under the Nazi regime of Hitler, Himmler and co..

The buildings full of human hair, much from children still bearing their innocent plaits and curls. Buildings full of spectacles and suitcases still bearing the names of those murdered, along with so many other personal possessions. The buildings where they existed before the ultimate short trip to the gas chambers. The firing squads and the 'wall of death' between blocks 10 and 11. They are all documented so well in this book.

This book is highly, highly recommended. How long these sites will actually remain is beginning to be questioned. Even now, with anti-Semitism again raising it's ugly head in Europe, plans are being talked about to build discotheques and shopping centres in the viscinity of the Auschwitz-Birkenau museum. Little if any thought is being paid to the desecration of the memory and sanctity of the site where so many innocents perished. How long will it be before the site is itself talked of in terms of it's removal in pursuit of 'progress'.

The memories must be kept alive so that history does not repeat itself. This book is a testament to the evil perpetrated there.

Excellent Pictorial Account.......2001-08-24

Having just visited Auschwitz last week, I ordered this book as a remembrance of my experience there. The pictures and the stories behind the way they were obtained are extremely compelling and accurately show the accounts of the people who perished there.

A great picture novel that helped me learn more........1999-03-27

I'm still yet a child, and still yet to grow, but I will never grow out of the rememberence of the Holocaust. It was a time in our worlds history that we should never forget. This book helps reminds us of it and gives us a better view and perspective of what happen and to never take advantage of it.

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Auschwitz: A history in photographs

Manufacturer: Published for the Auschwitz-Birkenau State Museum, Oswiecim, and Ksiazka i Wiedza, Warsaw, by Indiana University Press
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Before They Perished: Photographs Found in Auschwitz

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Before They Perished: Photographs Found in Auschwitz

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The Auschwitz Album: Text by Peter Hellman Photographs Belonging to Lilli Meier

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The Auschwitz Album: Text by Peter Hellman Photographs Belonging to Lilli Meier
Peter Hellman
Manufacturer: Talman Co
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Auschwitz: A History in Photographs
Teresa; Webber, Jonathan Swiebocka
Manufacturer: Indiana University Press
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Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000OQ6EFA

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Many years have passed at the Dungeon since the glory days of Herbert the Duck. And times have changed--Marvin the Dragon, the only one left from the old days, has become King Poussiere. But he is nearing the end of his reign, since he is old, blind and near death. And so he is making a final journey to the legendary Dragon's Cemetery accompanied by a faithful bat and a feisty red rabbit who shares his name. The combination of well-written characters, twisty and surprising plots, great pacing, very appealing art, and dialog that sparkles like a diamond makes Dungeon the must-read comic book of the year. --Sequential Tart

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Guiding MBAs into the Nonprofit Sector

As interest in nonprofit sector careers grows among MBA students and MBAs further along in their careers, the number of interesting opportunities and the need for MBA skills in this sector also continues to spiral upward. Yet MBA students and alums have experienced frustration with the job search process in this field. The Harvard Business School Guide to Careers in the Nonprofit Sector is a great resource for newly minted MBAs and alums interested in entering the nonprofit sector - whether as full-time managers, board members, or volunteers.

Tapping the career histories of thirty-four Harvard Business School alums who have carved out successful and personally rewarding lives in the nonprofit sector, Stephanie Lowell has created a resource that is both inspirational and practical. Topics covered include:
nonprofit subsector overviews with descriptions of key roles and positions for MBAs the pros and cons of a nonprofit career managing expectations salary expectations cultural differences the job search process as it applies to nonprofits an extensive bibliography of resources Reflecting the depth and breadth of the nonprofit sector, the HBS Guide covers management careers in arts and culture, community economic development, education, environment, foundations, government, health care, international aid and economic development, social services, social purpose businesses, and socially responsible business/corporate community relations.

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Work for nonprofits.......2000-03-12

I've just finished reading Stephanie Lowell's Careers in the Nonprofit Sector. I recommend it highly. Almost every page contains a profile about someone working with nonprofits. Lowell supports these profiles with thorough discussions of how to find work in nonprofits, why work for nonprofits, and what nonprofits are like.

About half of the book categorizes the nonprofits. I found these the most useful sections. They subdivide each sector, list the hot topics, discuss the roles for MBAs, present profiles, and provide addresses and web sites.

There is two recurring themes: the rewards of working for nonprofits and the importance of volunteering. Everyone working for a nonprofit or wanting to work for a nonprofit should read this book.

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Why I liked the book.......2000-09-29

This was a confusing subject but with the teacher we had we learned quit a bit about agency. This book was very interesting and I would recommend that people read it before they buy or sell a house. I have learn alot and I am glad that I did read the book it will help me when I buy my house.

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Texas Real Estate Agency
PHD/ Minor Peeples III, PHD Donna K. Peeples
Manufacturer: Dearborn Trade
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Binding: Paperback
ASIN: 079318780X

Texas Real Estate Brokerage and Law of Agency

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Texas Real Estate Brokerage and Law of Agency
Charles J. Jacobus , and George Stephens
Manufacturer: South-Western Educational Pub
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 032420020X

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Master agency relationships with TEXAS REAL ESTATE BROKERAGE AND LAW OF AGENCY! Through a straight-forward and step-by-step approach, this real estate text provides you with the up-to-date information that you need to succeed in this course and your career. Discussion questions, answers to most-asked questions, current forms, index of terms and major headings, and recent court cases are just a few of the tools found throughout the text that make learning easy.

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Texas Real Estate Brokerage and Law of Agency

Manufacturer: South-Western Pub
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Texas Real Estate Brokerage and Law of Agency: 2004 Update

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Texas Real Estate Brokerage and Law of Agency: 2004 Update
Charles J. Jacobus , and CRB, George C. Stephens
Manufacturer: South-Western Educational Pub
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ASIN: 0324187378

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As in many states, Texas has seen a renewed focus on real estate agency. With this new focus comes an emphasis on key topics such as professionalism, the increased complexity of real estate transactions, litigation in real estate law and role perceptions by customers. This popular text addresses these issues through a straightforward, step-by-step approach that provides individuals with immediate reinforcement.

Texas real estate brokerage and the law of agency

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Texas real estate brokerage and the law of agency
Charles J Jacobus
Manufacturer: Sterling Publishing
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Binding: Unknown Binding

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ASIN: B0006QIM8A

DTPA, agency & intermediary, tenant/landlord relations, laws, rules, and regulations

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DTPA, agency & intermediary, tenant/landlord relations, laws, rules, and regulations
Joe C Pickett
Manufacturer: J.C. Pickett
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ASIN: B0006RNK2M

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Texas agency
James I Wiedemer
Manufacturer: J.I. Wiedemer
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Binding: Unknown Binding

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ASIN: B0006QPEUO

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Texas Agency - Real Estate

Manufacturer: Ivy Publishing Company, Bellaire TX
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Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000FGJQQS

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Texas real estate agency law, forms and regulations.

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Texas Law of Agency Courseware
Dearborn Financial Institute
Manufacturer: Kaplan Publishing
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Binding: Audio CD

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