Get Your House Right: Architectural Elements to Use & Avoid

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Even as oversized McMansions continue to elbow their way into tiny lots nationwide, a much different trend has taken shape. This return to traditional architectural principles venerates qualities that once were taken for granted in home design: structural common sense, aesthetics of form, appropriateness to a neighborhood, and even sustainability. Marianne Cusato, creator of the award-winning Katrina Cottages, has authored and illustrated this definitive guide to what makes houses look and feel right—to the eye and to the soul. She teaches us the language and grammar of classical architecture, revealing how balance, harmony, and detail all contribute to creating a home that will be loved rather than tolerated. And she takes us through the do’s and don’ts of every element of home design, from dormers to doorways to columns. Integral to the book are its hundreds of elegant line drawings—clearly rendering the varieties of lintels and cornices, arches and eaves, and displaying “avoid” and “use” versions of the same elements side by side.

Architectural Elements: Construction Details on CD-ROM (network version)

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Architectural Elements: Construction Details on CD-ROM (network version)
Andy Shelander , and Karm M. Wahab
Manufacturer: McGraw-Hill Professional
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Binding: CD-ROM

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This time-saving reference instantly provides access to a library of

Architectural Elements: Residential Construction Details on CD-ROM (network version)

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Architectural Elements: Residential Construction Details on CD-ROM (network version)
Andy Shelander , and Karm M. Wahab
Manufacturer: McGraw-Hill Professional
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Binding: CD-ROM

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Following on Andy Shelander's Architectural Elements Construction Details CD-ROM, which includes more than 1000 details for commercial and other nonresidential buildings, this new CD of field-tested standard residential details will be an invaluable drafting aid for architectural professionals and residentail contractors using CAD to prepare working and construction drawings. It also includes 1000 detials, symbols, legends, and graphic tools to make construction documentation more efficient. The contents are organized by element - doors, windows, wall, for example - so that the user can easily find the most suitable detail for a particular use and modify it for any application.

Starting Your Own Photography Business
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Starting Your Own Photography Business
Ted Schwarz
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ASIN: 0240517156

Starting and succeeding in your own photography business
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Starting and succeeding in your own photography business
Jeanne Thwaites
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Starting and Succeeding in Your Own Photography Business.
Jeanne C. Thwaites
Manufacturer: Writer's Digest Books
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Starting Your Own Photography Business
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Starting Your Own Photography Business
Ted Schwarz
Manufacturer: Focal Press
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ASIN: B000OQ9HLS

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Funny!.......1999-05-20

I read this book when it first came out and thought it humorously characterized the male attitude about sex -- I'm trying to find a copy to give my teenage daughter as part of her sex education.

Disappointing.......1998-09-03

22 x 18 cm, 62 pages; color cartoon drawings and text.

I'm very open minded (especially about sexuality), I'm a fan of Peter Mayle's books, and I'm male: but unfortunately, I didn't really enjoy this book much -- I was actually a bit turned off in an vague kind of way. The content is clever and funny, but what I think I don't like is the style of the illustrator's cartoons. I'm pleased to _have_ the book, as part of my Mayle collection, but I wouldn't actually recommend it to anyone to read.

On the Road Again With Man's Best Friend: A Selective Guide to the Southeast's Bed and Breakfasts, Inns, Hotels, and Resorts That Welcome You and Your Dog
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On the Road Again With Man's Best Friend: A Selective Guide to the Southeast's Bed and Breakfasts, Inns, Hotels, and Resorts That Welcome You and Your Dog
Dawn Habgood , and Robert P. Habgood
Manufacturer: Dawbert Press
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Binding: Unknown Binding

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ASIN: 0933603177

On the Road Again With Man's Best Friend: A Selective Guide to the West Coast's Bed and Breadfast, Inns, Hotels, and Resorts That Welcome You and Yo
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4 Paws Up!....Travel With YOUR Best Friend Made Easy...

On the Road Again With Man's Best Friend: A Selective Guide to the West Coast's Bed and Breadfast, Inns, Hotels, and Resorts That Welcome You and Yo
Dawn Habgood , and Robert P. Habgood
Manufacturer: Howell Book House
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0876057075

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4 Paws Up!....Travel With YOUR Best Friend Made Easy..........2005-05-05

A friend of mine, was recently telling me how, he just likes to pick up and get away for a few days, but as much as he loves his dog, just didn't want to take the time to search out lodgings that were pet friendly. I then remembered this Frommer's book, that was a big help to me, "On the Road Again With Man's Best Friend(West Coast edition) by Dawn and Robert Habgood. It is like a dog owner's bible for traveling with your favorite friend.

The book is well researched and has an excellent and plentiful selection of lodgings that will welcome you and your dog. There are tips for the traveling dog, reservations services for Bed and Breakfasts, phone numbers for the various inns, rates(and if there are any extra fees for your pet), adresses, and a good summary of the accomodations and things to do and see in the area. You will also find a key to abbreviations, and other helpful hints.

This West Coast edition covers the area from San Diego up to Seattle. It is sectioned by state(Calif, Oregon, Washington), with a map of the area, pinpointing the lodging. There are also lists and phone numbers for many other places to call, that did not get a write up.

There are other editions of this book, you may want to check out for other areas. East Coast, New England, British Columbia, Southwest, Southeast, North West and North America. This edition is over 10 years old, so I imagine that some of the prices and policies may have changed, and it is probably a good idea to call ahead of time to check these things out.

Looks like there are some great deals on some used editions by the outside sellers. The book is a great time saver,worth every penny for those of us that can't bear to leave our babies at home, and may keep poor old Rover from winding up in a kennel.

4 paws up for this great book....Laurie

Traveling with man's best friend: A selective guide to California's bed and breakfasts, inns, hotels, and resorts that welcome you and your dog

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Traveling with man's best friend: A selective guide to California's bed and breakfasts, inns, hotels, and resorts that welcome you and your dog
Robert P Habgood
Manufacturer: Dawbert Press
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Traveling with man's best friend: A selective guide to New England's bed and breakfasts, inns, hotels, and resorts that welcome you and your dog

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Traveling with man's best friend: A selective guide to New England's bed and breakfasts, inns, hotels, and resorts that welcome you and your dog
Robert P Habgood
Manufacturer: Dawbert Press
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Binding: Unknown Binding

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Bt Man S Best Friend
Mayle P
Manufacturer: Ballantine Books
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ASIN: 0345308689

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Mans Best Friend P 10 PP
Crown
Manufacturer: Harmony
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: 0517558122
Release Date: 1988-12-12

Shocked, Appalled, and Dismayed! How to Write Letters of Complaint That Get Results
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Need in Elctronic Form

Every person in USA should have this book!

Every Amazon.com customer needs to get this book!

Xcellent

Common sense information

Shocked, Appalled, and Dismayed! How to Write Letters of Complaint That Get Results
Ellen Phillips
Manufacturer: Vintage
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101 Complaint Letters That Get Results: An Attorney Writes the Choice Words That Say What You Mean and Get the Satisfaction You Deserve

You Don't Need a Lawyer

How and When to be Your Own Lawyer

Sue The Bastards! : Everything You Need to Know to Go to--or Stay Out of--Court

Everybody's Guide to Small Claims Court (National Edition)

ASIN: 0375701206
Release Date: 1998-12-22

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Rarely does a day go by when most of us do not have to deal with surly salespeople, cheaply made products, or vast and indifferent bureaucracies. Most of us endure this with a stoicism worthy of Seneca himself. After all, what's the use of complaining? It all seems to fall on deaf ears, anyway.

But the world needn't be like this, according to Ellen Phillips, consumer consultant and founder of Ellen's Poison Pen, Inc. Since 1988, Phillips has been helping frustrated consumers to get refunds and apologies from everyone from the corner druggist to massive insurance agencies. In her book, Shocked, Appalled, and Dismayed!, Phillips shares the secrets of writing letters of complaint that get results. The first few chapters cover the general dos and don'ts of writing effective letters of complaint (remain calm, use polite language), along with useful advice from legal experts (don't embellish, stick to the facts).

The chapters that follow target specific problems we all face at some time in our lives, ranging from getting bumped from a flight to the secrets of successfully dealing with your HMO. Each chapter contains bullet points, illustrative anecdotes, and a number of example letters, most of which were based on actual letters sent on behalf of Phillips's clients. On top of all this, Phillips also provides an appendix listing the names and addresses of over 600 major companies, government agencies, and consumer organizations. Phillips believes that we should get what we pay for, and after reading her book, you'll be able to stand up for your rights with confidence.

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How to get the best of shoddy shops, crooked car-dealerships, and heartless HMOs--without having to hire an attorney.

The Miss Manners of the consumer kvetch shows readers how to go postal, with complaint letters designed to melt the heart and sting the conscience of the most obdurate, negligent, or customer-hostile corporations.

Drawing on her experience as a pen-for-hire for irate consumers--and on the advice of clients, attorneys, and CEOs--Ellen Phillips shows readers:
- Who to write to, what to say, what to ask for
- The names and addresses of over 600 major companies
- How to draft personal petitions covering everything from tenant-landlord disputes to workman's compensation
- Suggestions on what steps to take to avoid litigation
- Consumer Smarts for automobile buyers
- How to protect yourself from fraudulent business solicitations
- Navigating the courts to ensure the well-being of your family and children
- Help in getting proper coverage from your HMO
- And--because sometimes the world is on your side--how to write the perfect thank- you note.

Delightfully readable, easy to use, and filled with the addresses of hundreds of corporate customer relations offices and state and federal agencies, Shocked, Appalled, and Dismayed! is an essential resource for anyone who wants to reach out and scold somebody.

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Need in Elctronic Form.......2006-11-13

I wish this book was available in downloadable electronic form which will make it more useful in practice by cutting and pasting.

Every person in USA should have this book!.......2006-07-10

I have the book for several years and its contents have saved me time and money over and over again. It is rich in samples of real letters and complaints, with real cases.
I recommend to anyone that ever needs to write a complaint letter and/or need to reach government agencies.

Every Amazon.com customer needs to get this book!.......2004-03-18

Anyone who has made enough transactions with Amazon.com can tell you, Amazon.com has its share of foul-ups. And when mistakes (that are bound to happen from time-to-time) do happen, the biggest errors occur in their customer service department. For me, I know that I have written e-mail after e-mail complaining about RUDE, ERRONEOUS and downright FRAUDULENT communication emanating from the unskilled and unsupervised excuse for a customer service department only to have other unskilled, unsupervised hacks respond. I kept explaining that I was not seeking compensation, I was trying to complain about Amazon.com's customer service, but Amazon.com either doesn't care or doesn't have a mechanism to care. My e-mails which always started, please forward this to so-and-so's supervisor never were. I can't wait for the follow-up to this book. "How To Write Letters Of Complaint to OUTSOURCED INDIANS WHO DON'T UNDERSTAND HOW THE AMERICAN CONSUMER WANTS TO BE TREATED!!"

Xcellent.......2002-12-15

You may only need this book on occassion, but when you do you will be very glad you have it. It proved indespensible for me recently!

Common sense information.......2002-12-10

This book is great if you have no idea how to write a complaint letter. However, most of us have common sense, and know how to express that we are "shocked, appalled, and dismayed"! Also, this book discourages the use of certain words and phrases for no other reason than that the author doesn't like them, or thinks they are overused. This book does provide some useful information on how to contact people you may want to send a complaint letter to, but this information can easily be found on the web (for free).

101 Complaint Letters That Get Results: An Attorney Writes the Choice Words That Say What You Mean and Get the Satisfaction You Deserve

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Solid advice with examples

101 Complaint Letters That Get Results: An Attorney Writes the Choice Words That Say What You Mean and Get the Satisfaction You Deserve
Janet Rubel
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Solid advice with examples.......2005-03-31

If you have ever tried to write a complaint letter and did not receive satisfaction or even a recognition of your complaint you know the importance of getting it worded correctly the first time. Now attorney Janet Rubel has put together a collection of the standard complaint letters she uses. To make it even more convenient all the letters are also on the included CD. No matter what your need, if you want to write a complaint letter then you will find one in here that will give you the format that gets results. 101 Complaint Letters that Get Results is a recommended resource for everyone.

Words for Telemarketing: How to Write Telephone Scripts for Maximum Results

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Words for Telemarketing: How to Write Telephone Scripts for Maximum Results
Steven R. Isaac
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The Resume Solution: How to Write (And Use a Resume That Gets Results)

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Excellent book for writing resumes.

The Resume Solution: How to Write (And Use a Resume That Gets Results)
Dave Swanson
Manufacturer: JIST Works
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Binding: Paperback

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Excellent book for writing resumes........1998-11-30

This is the best book to have when you are unemployed. I like it so much, I am sending a copy to my brother, now that he needs it. The book has excellent tips on what fonts to use, phrases and methods to avoid and information for interviewing. It covers the whole gamut with usefull information that really does work. You may think content on your resume is the most important, but getting it noticed is actually greater. If you use the wrong font or paper type(ie. gawdy flourescent colors), you will supply a potential employer with shredder fodder. The book warns you of these pitfalls and what should be included for highest probability of actually being read. I found, after using numerous items sugested, that I was getting much more response, when sending the resume to potential employers. I was also given many compliments on the composition and overall look of the resume. Granted, no resume can get you a job if you can't back it up, but the guidelines set forth in this book will get it looked at, and that is the beginning of the game. I have been with my present company for almost three years, after taking nine months to get employment. I can safely say that I do believe in the tips in this book, and if I need another job, will go through it again-cover to cover. Give copies to your friends that need jobs and you will help them out as best you can, second to actually getting them hired yourself. Good hunting.

California voter chief calls '04 S.D. mayoral results 'bothersome': uniformity for write-ins, governing by initiatives also are issues for Secretary of ... An article from: San Diego Business Journal

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California voter chief calls '04 S.D. mayoral results 'bothersome': uniformity for write-ins, governing by initiatives also are issues for Secretary of ... An article from: San Diego Business Journal
Pat Broderick
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This digital document is an article from San Diego Business Journal, published by Thomson Gale on June 20, 2005. The length of the article is 1024 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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Author: Pat Broderick
Publication: San Diego Business Journal (Magazine/Journal)
Date: June 20, 2005
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Volume: 26 Issue: 25 Page: 7(1)

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DOD Problem Disbursements: Long-standing Accounting Weaknesses Result in Inaccurate Records and Substantial Write-offs.: An article from: General Accounting Office Reports & Testimony

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DOD Problem Disbursements: Long-standing Accounting Weaknesses Result in Inaccurate Records and Substantial Write-offs.: An article from: General Accounting Office Reports & Testimony

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This digital document is an article from General Accounting Office Reports & Testimony, published by Thomson Gale on August 1, 2005. The length of the article is 593 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: DOD Problem Disbursements: Long-standing Accounting Weaknesses Result in Inaccurate Records and Substantial Write-offs.
Publication: General Accounting Office Reports & Testimony (Newsletter)
Date: August 1, 2005
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Volume: 2005 Issue: 8 Page: NA

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Eye pod: three companies have separately developed promising high-tech implants to reverse blindness. It's still early, writes Nick Schulz, but the results ... article from: The American (Washington, DC)

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Eye pod: three companies have separately developed promising high-tech implants to reverse blindness. It's still early, writes Nick Schulz, but the results ... article from: The American (Washington, DC)
Nick Schulz
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Release Date: 2007-08-29

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This digital document is an article from The American (Washington, DC), published by Thomson Gale on March 1, 2007. The length of the article is 1034 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: Eye pod: three companies have separately developed promising high-tech implants to reverse blindness. It's still early, writes Nick Schulz, but the results are pretty spectacular.
Author: Nick Schulz
Publication: The American (Washington, DC) (Magazine/Journal)
Date: March 1, 2007
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Volume: 1 Issue: 3 Page: 58(3)

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From Ads to Riches: How to Write Dynamite Real Estate Classifieds and Harvest the Results

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Some good information

From Ads to Riches: How to Write Dynamite Real Estate Classifieds and Harvest the Results
Joan McLellan Tayler
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ASIN: 0964035502

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Some good information.......2004-05-03

Has some great information that I used a lot as a new realtor.

How to Write Letters That Get Results: Business and Complaint Letter Writing

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How to Write Letters That Get Results: Business and Complaint Letter Writing
Morris G. White
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How to Write Marketing Copy That Gets Results (IM)

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How to Write Marketing Copy That Gets Results (IM)
James Essinger
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