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"American Ethnic Building Traditions Blend Memory and Experience in Varying Proportions." Dell Upton Which ethnic groups introduced the log cabin as a lasting symbol of the American frontier? Who helped turn the front porch into an American institution? Which immigrants built saunas to recall Old World traditions? Where did we get neat, whitewashed row houses, barn paintings and stuccoed arches that now tell us where to find tacos and tortillas? All of these pieces in America's architectural mosaic came from the varied and industrious ethnic groups that built America. Native peoples, settlers before the Revolution and 19th-century immigrants each contributed their own building patterns to help create what we call American architecture. But each ethnic tradition was changed by the experience of building in America — adapted to new terrains and materials, different climates, existing forms and styles. In the process, a distinctive new architecture developed, one whose multifaceted origins can be traced just as clearly as can ethnic customs in language and food. America's Architectural Roots is the first book to explore the ethnic derivations of American buildings with such a broad scope. The contributions of 22 groups are highlighted in this fascinating overview that provides an important new way of looking at the buildings that surround us. Groups covered include: Afro-Americans Belgians Chinese Czechs Danes Dutch English Finns French German-Russians Germans Hawaiians Irish Japanese Mexicans Native Americans Norwegians Russians Spanish Swedes Swiss Ukrainians
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Micro phobia: How to survive your computer and the technological revolution
Martin Honeysett
Manufacturer: Century Pub. Co
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ASIN: 0712600604 |
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The true Nikon user's bible, it's the only guide you'll ever need for getting professional results with any Nikon camera. Instructions, advice, and data for every setup gives you quick answers to any question about exposure, equipment, or shooting techniques. Master all your Nikon's most advanced features, without having to memorize steps and settings. Refer to it to protect your equipment when shooting under extreme conditions. Consult its troubleshooting tips to save a trip to the repair shop. Other expert advice helps you expand your horizons: tips on stalking and attracting wildlife, shooting aerial and night views, and mastering a broad range of special effects for making more creative photographs. Complete technical information covers daylight and flash exposure, reciprocity effects, and filters, plus concise operating instructions for Nikon F5, F4, N90s/F90X, N70/F70, and FM2n cameras and popular Speedlight flash units. The author lives in Breinigsville, PA. 256 pages, 35 b/w illus., 5 x 7 1/2.
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Great book for the advanced amateur / Pro.......2005-10-26
I own numerous Nikon cameras. This book is great as a quick reference, and for ideas on how to handle exposure for various situations most photographers don't experience. It has great tables and such.
I didn't find much in this reference confusing. I read books on photography, plus various magazines.
This is one of two small references I carry with me in my bag when I'm shooting. The second, I got at the Nikon School.
GREAT book for NIKON enthusiasts!.......2005-01-13
This is a GREAT book for Nikon enthusiasts. There are several caveats that the reader should be aware of which, unfortunately, several of the previous reviewers were not. First and foremost, the back jacket of the book states clearly that CAMERA information is aimed at users of the F100 (one reviewer states it doesn't cover the F100 but this edition DOES cover it from page 232-251), N60/F60, F5, F6, N90s/F90X and FM2n models. Second, this 2nd edition was published in 2000 and though Mr. Hogan would love to update it with a 3rd edition, he doesn't own the rights and the publishing company that does own them has gone bankrupt, making the rights currently unavailable, which is why it is now out-of-print and probably won't be available other than on the used market so get one when you can!!!
As for the reviewer who complains...
"The author has given no creedence(sp) to readers who havn't(sp) invested heavily in purely Nikon gear such as lenses and flash units. Descriptions of shooting scenarios are too concise and again apply specifically to all Nikon apparatus."
the title of the book IS, after all, "THE NIKON FIELD GUIDE" so of course it applies "specifically" Nikon equipment.
This book also extensively covers Nikon/Nikkor lenses, Nikon Speedlight models SB-25, -26, -27, -28 as well as basic flash/lighting techniques, general shooting tips, filters, outdoor and wildlife techniques and macro photography. Plus it contains exposure guides, short cuts and very useful photography-related equation charts such as the Sunny 16 rule, Exposure Value (EV), Hyperfocal distance, Depth of Field and more.
As I stated above, this is THE book for Nikon enthusiasts as besides the detailed instructions for the cameras and flash units listed, it also contains a wealth of photography ideas and information. If you find a used copy of this book, BUY IT! It is well worth it!!!
The Nikon Field Guide.......2002-02-05
As an amateur photographer I found the book to be pretty much a complete waste of time. The author has given no creedence to readers who havn't invested heavily in purely Nikon gear such as lenses and flash units. Descriptions of shooting scenarios are too concise and again apply specifically to all Nikon apparatus.
I would have found it more useful if the author had concentrated his advice with information specifically on how to get best use out of the functions available on the camera body itself i.e. Aperature & shutter priority modes when shooting in different conditions. I found the glossary of camera's which takes up a good 100/150 pages to the rear of the book a waste as all this information is copied direct from the user manual of the associated camera's as anyone with the camera's reviewed will know.
All in all a very dissappointing read and one which I now never refer to.
Looks good but ensure that the equipment you own is covered.......2002-01-05
So far, the book looks like a great buy. However, I was sorely disappointed after purchasing it, it did not cover the Nikon N80 body which I had just bought. It covers in great detail the most popular but not all Nikon cameras/flashes. If you are thinking of buying this book, look at the sample pages (index) to ensure that it covers your camera!!!
A very informative book.......2001-08-15
This is a very informative and concise book, and packed with very useful technical and practical details and hints about filters, Nikon lenses, flashes, cameras and shooting tips.
I could have rated it 5* if it covered F100, the camera I like most. Some people may find the technical information overwhelming which is a minor problem. For those of you invested in Nikon equipment, this is a very useful reference book.
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Dawn's Dirty Little Black Book
Dawn Butler
Manufacturer: Eros Comix
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ASIN: 1560973986 |
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Blonde Avenger artist PM Butler returns with the real-life adventures of busty, blonde and bisexual Dawn.
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This digital document is an article from Carta Económica Regional, published by Thomson Gale on July 1, 2005. The length of the article is 8092 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: Brillante pasado, dificil presente e incierto futuro en la economia del sur de Jalisco (1).
Author: Alejandro Macías Macías
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Carta Económica Regional (Magazine/Journal)
Date: July 1, 2005
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Volume: 18
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Title: Conoce cuál es tu futuro: Predicciones del.(TT: Know your future: predictions.)
Author: Benjamín Frieventh
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Semana (Magazine/Journal)
Date: January 21, 1999
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This digital document is an article from Epoca, published by Thomson Gale on September 22, 2006. The length of the article is 776 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: Crece la preocupación por el futuro: tercera oleada del indexIntereconomía de confianza del consumidor: para la mayoría de los españoles, se ciernen negros nubarrones sobre la evolución de la economía e inquietan las expectativas laborales. Por contra, se muestran más optimistas sobre su propia situación y, especialmente, sobre su capacidad de hacer frente a las deudas.
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Epoca (Magazine/Journal)
Date: September 22, 2006
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El Big Bang Economico: El Futuro Del Empleo Y Las Pensiones (Economia Xxi)
Antonio Pulido San Roman
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ASIN: 8436811127 |
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This digital document is an article from Epoca, published by Difusora de Informacion Periodica, S.A. (DINPESA) on January 21, 2001. The length of the article is 688 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: El espejo del futuro.(TT: The future's mirror.)
Author: Juan Velarde
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Epoca (Magazine/Journal)
Date: January 21, 2001
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El futuro del estado del bienestar (Biblioteca Civitas economia y empresa)
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ASIN: 8447010341 |
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This digital document is an article from Siempre!, published by Edicional Siempre on September 7, 2000. The length of the article is 926 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: El país del eterno futuro.(TT: The country with the eternal future.)
Author: Edgar Amador
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Siempre! (Refereed)
Date: September 7, 2000
Publisher: Edicional Siempre
Volume: 47
Issue: 2464
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This digital document is an article from Epoca, published by Difusora de Informacion Periodica, S.A. (DINPESA) on June 28, 2002. The length of the article is 630 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: ¿Juega alguien con ventaja? cuando se observan los movimientos del 21 de junio sobre vencimientos de opciones y futuros, queda la sensación de que hay algunos que juegan con ventaja y otros que no disponen de ella.(TT: Does somebody play with advantages? when the movements of June 21 on victories of options and futures are observed, the sensation that some play with advantage is left and others that do not have that advantage.)(Artículo Breve)
Author: Juan Carlos Ureta
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Epoca (Magazine/Journal)
Date: June 28, 2002
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This digital document is an article from Epoca, published by Difusora de Informacion Periodica, S.A. (DINPESA) on July 27, 1998. The length of the article is 1977 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: LA LLAMADA DEL FUTURO.(TT: The call of the future.)
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Date: July 27, 1998
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Ford in Britain: A History of the Company and the Cars
Martin Rawbone
Manufacturer: Haynes Publishing
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Since 1945 Ford has dominated the British car industry. Ford's UK operation, given a high degree of autonomy by Henry Ford, produced models that gave sports car handling at family saloon prices. Despite the success of the UK operation, Ford decided to base Ford of Europe in Germany. This book follows the full story of the cars and the company in the UK, from the post-war high to the decline and final death knell, the end of Fiesta production in 2001.
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Corruption and Reform in the Teamsters Union (Working Class in American History)
David Witwer
Manufacturer: University of Illinois Press
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Almost since its creation at the close of the nineteenth century, the Teamsters Union has had recurring problems with corruption. This book is the first in-depth historical study of the forces that have contributed to the Teamsters' troubled past, as well as the various mechanisms the union has employed--from top-down directives to grass-roots measures--to combat the spread of corruption.
Arguing that the Teamsters Union was by its very nature especially vulnerable to certain forms of corruption, David Witwer charts the process by which organized crime came to play a significant role in sectors of the union, from low-level involvements of the 1930s to suspicions of mob ties among the union's upper echelons beginning in the 1950s. Witwer includes a detailed account of the links forged between the mafia and union head Jimmy Hoffa as well as the highly revealing McLellan Committee investigation that first brought these links to light.
David Witwer is a former employee of the New York County District Attorney's Office and the U.S. Attorney's Office. Drawing on hundreds of hours of tapes of activities and conversations in the offices of corrupt union officials, he brings his experience and insight to bear on the union's history, considering the subject from a range of perspectives that include the rank and file, the Teamster leadership, and the criminal element. He also examines the persistent efforts of labor opponents to capitalize on the union's unsavory reputation, fanning the flames of "crises of corruption" in order to influence popular and legislative opinion.
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- American Architecture, Vol. 2: 1860-1976
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- Architectural Graphic Standards Student Edition: An Abridgement of the 9th Edition
- Architecture and Computers: Action and Reaction in the Digital Design Revolution
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- Beach Houses of South America
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