Greek Imperial Coins and Values

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Greek Imperial Coins and Values
D. Sear
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Greek Coins and Their Values (Volume II Asia and Africa)

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David R. Sear
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A beautiful achievement

What Blather!!

Eye-Opening View of Other Cultures

Life Changing!

A Beautiful and Important Work

Material World: A Global Family Portrait
Peter Menzel , Charles C. Mann , and Paul Kennedy
Manufacturer: Sierra Club Books
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ASIN: 0871564300

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In honor of the United Nations-sponsored International Year of the Family in 1994, award-winning photojournalist Peter Menzel brought together 16 of the world's leading photographers to create a visual portrait of life in 30 nations. Material World tackles its wide subject by zooming in, allowing one household to represent an entire nation. Photographers spent one week living with a "statistically average" family in each country, learning about their work, their attitudes toward their possessions, and their hopes for the future. Then a "big picture" shot of the family was taken outside the dwelling, surrounded by all their (many or few) material goods.

The book provides sidebars offering statistics and a brief history for each country, as well as personal notes from the photographers about their experiences. But it is the "big pictures" that tell most of the story. In one, a British family pauses before a meal of tea and crumpets under a cloudy sky. In another, wary Bosnians sit beside mattresses used as sniper barricades. A Malian family composed of a husband, his two wives, and their children rests before a few cooking and washing implements in golden afternoon light. Material World is a lesson in economics and geography, reminding us of the world's inequities, but also of humanity's common threads. An engrossing, enlightening book. --Maria Dolan

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We are witnessing the emergence of a unified world economy, as exemplified by NAFTA and GATT, that will, in theory, make goods available at cheaper prices, create new jobs throughout the world, raise standards of living, and benefit the average family. However, population growth and resource exploitation will also affect these potential benefits as patterns of consumption change. In stunning photographs and text, Material World demonstrates the present context for the emerging global economy, what it means to be "statistically average," by displaying families in more than thirty nations outside their homes - with all their possessions in view.
Among the 350 stunning images are those of a family in lush Samoa juxtaposed with a Kuwaiti family and the two Mercedes-Benzes parked outside their desert home; a family in Iceland posing with their treasured string instruments while a family in Sarajevo huddles outside their bullet-ridden apartment. The text describes what it means to be "average" in each of thirty very dissimilar cultures and the impact of each way of life on the local environment. Statistical information about each country accompanies the photo-essays so that readers can easily compare one culture with another.
Material World is a fascinating portrait of multicultural diversity and a preview of emerging issues raised by the impact of the global economy on the cultural heritage of the human community.

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A beautiful achievement.......2007-08-30

"Material World," written during the 1990 U.N. International Year of the Family, is a major achievement and, although it can seem dated in areas, is still timely and relevant for our world today.

Profiling 30 families from across a wide spectrum of the 183 U.N. member states, "Material World" depicts these families' struggles and triumphs in words, pictures, and statistics. Many of these vignettes are uplifting--the Cuban family holding on to each other as their nation suffers through communism--and many are very saddening--the three Carballo children sleeping in fear of being robbed each night. It is highly useful in perspective building and also a good way to see how others live elsewhere in the world. It is not going to make one "proud to be an American," but it is also not an "America-bashing" book. "Material World" demonstrates very powerfully the old proverb: 'It's not getting what you want, it's wanting what you've got.'

The Albanian family, with its minute amount of belongings; the Brazilian family, struggling to survive the slums; the Mexican sisters, window shopping before getting the very special treat of an ice cream bar--all exemplify this ideal. The children are in particular very inspiring, rising as they do above the conditions many sadly live in. This is their life, their daily bread--and in a powerful example, they make the most of it.

"Material World" is inspiring, beautiful, and still timely, even over ten years after its publication.

What Blather!!.......2007-08-20

This book is an attempt to shame Americans for living in the land of plenty. So what we have more stuff than other folks do! Most of the world is hobbled by war and bad government so people have less wealth than Americans. But I'm not losing any sleep over it. The Sierra Club is a political organization and this book is just that. . . politics. Read the part about American family ... "the legacy of slavery" and the "uneven distribution of wealth". What pure hooey!

Eye-Opening View of Other Cultures.......2007-05-13

Photos showing the possessions - all of them, great and small - and daily life of families from around the world are supplemented by text and factoids backing up the photos. The purpose of this book isn't to make materialistic Americans feel guilty, but the book is certainly thought- and discussion-provoking. This book will be appreciated most by older children and adults, but even my 6-year-old "got it." Viewing a photo of the complete contents - what little there were - from the home of an Albanian family, he asked, "Where's the rest of their stuff?" Honey, that's it. And that's the point.

Life Changing!.......2007-04-20

This is one of the most meaningful books I've ever read. It changed the way that I think about the world, about my own belongings. Incredible and a must have.

A Beautiful and Important Work.......2007-03-10

The photographs that are highlighted in "Material World" reveal people and their possessions, people from many countries, rich and poor. To see how many others in the world live gives us only a glimpse of our good fortune here in the U.S. A valuable and timely book.

Material World - A Global Family Portrait

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Material World - A Global Family Portrait

Manufacturer: StarPress Multimedia
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ASIN: 0925537055

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Material World: A Global Family Portrait
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Material World: A Global Family Portrait. (book reviews): An article from: World Watch

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Material World: A Global Family Portrait. (book reviews): An article from: World Watch
John E. Young
Manufacturer: Worldwatch Institute
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Digital
ASIN: B00096LF1S
Release Date: 2005-07-28

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This digital document is an article from World Watch, published by Worldwatch Institute on March 1, 1996. The length of the article is 1035 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: Material World: A Global Family Portrait. (book reviews)
Author: John E. Young
Publication: World Watch (Magazine/Journal)
Date: March 1, 1996
Publisher: Worldwatch Institute
Volume: v9 Issue: n2 Page: p37(2)

Article Type: Book Review

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Material World - A Global Family Portrait

Manufacturer: Starpress
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Binding: CD-ROM
ASIN: B000DZRR0S

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Oure world is at a turning point. On the one hand, we are witnessing the emergence of a unified global economy that is rapidly ushering people everywhere into the fast-paced, prosperous future of television, computer and instant communications. On the other hand, human consumption of resources and population growth threaten to pull the earth into anarchy, starvation and environmental collpse. Rapid advancement or self destruction: Which will prevail?

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Material World : a Global Family Portrait
Menzel Peter
Manufacturer: Sierra club
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Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000LZM6A6

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On her way home from shopping, Suh Rin meets with an unfortunate end when she is hit by an on coming truck. The next thing she knows, she's being abducted by a stranger. Overwhelmed by the fact that she had just been killed, Suh Rin has difficulty grasping this newly entered existence in the realm of spirits. More importantly, she has yet to realize that a tremendous supernatural power lies within her... a power great enough to make her the target of abductions by tremendously powerful people within the spirit realm.

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Start a new Christmas tradition with Quizmas

Ever wonder why we kiss under the mistletoe? Are the lights on the Christmas tree just pretty decorations or do they symbolize something deeper? And speaking of Christmas trees, where did that idea come from? Why would we bring a tree into our homes, hang ornaments on it, and treat it as the focal point of Christmas morning? Answers to these questions and hundreds more can be found in this delightful and utterly unputdownable collection of fabulous Christmas trivia.

“Loads of fun…the perfect stocking stuffer.”—Santa

Ever wonder why we kiss under the mistletoe? Are the lights on the Christmas tree just pretty decorations or do they symbolize something deeper? Answers to these questions and hundreds more can be found in this delightful and utterly unputdownable collection of fabulous Christmas trivia.

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great fun.......2006-12-03

great fun! Is really interesting and has a lot of facts that you probably don not know. It is great to play with a large group while sitting around the fireplace. Very Fun.

Family Quizmas: Christmas Bedtime Stories and Trivia Fun

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Family Quizmas: Christmas Bedtime Stories and Trivia Fun
Gordon Pape , and Deborah Kerbel
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Quizmas: Christmas Trivia Family Fun

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In the follow-up to his holiday hit Quizmas, Gordon Pape offers a collection of Christmas stories and trivia designed especially for families. Written to be read aloud, Family Quizmas adapts classic Christmas stories into language simple enough for children of all ages. The book includes both religious and secular Christmas tales—from the Bible to The Nutcracker—and each story is accompanied by multiple choice quizzes based on the characters and facts in the passage. A fun and festive way to introduce kids to the traditions and origins of Christmas, Family Quizmas is a delightful source of holiday cheer for the whole family.

Quizmas Carols: Family Trivia Fun with Classic Christmas Songs

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Quizmas Carols: Family Trivia Fun with Classic Christmas Songs
Gordon Pape , and Deborah Kerbel
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In this fun and festive follow-up to Plume's popular Quizmas and Family Quizmas trivia books, Gordon Pape and Deborah Kerbel turn to the holiday season's best-loved songs.

Featuring an introduction to the history of Christmas carols; Quizmas-style questions organized by era, region, and genre; and interesting stories about the carols themselves; Quizmas Carols covers every favorite tune, from “The First Noel” to “The Chipmunk Song.”

Do you know:
• What carol was written by a newspaper reporter?
• Which Judy Garland movie introduced “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas”?
• Which carol became a hymn against slavery in its English translation?
• In which European city Handel's “Messiah” was first performed?
• Which cowboy movie star wrote “Here Comes Santa Claus”?

Full of little-known facts and merry multiple-choice answers, Quizmas Carols is the perfect stocking stuffer for anyone who loves the music of Christmas.

[Answers: “We Three Kings of Orient Are,” Meet Me in St. Louis, “O Holy Night,” Dublin, Gene Autry]

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Fill up at the concession stand before taking a front row seat to watch your favorite classic movies on radio! Each of these 2-cassette collections features the complete and unedited radio adaptations of classic movies as originally broadcast on the Lux Radio Theatre. These dramatic double features include the original commercials and have been digitally restored and remastered for your listening ease. Also includes special introduction by WNBC-TV movie critic Jeffrey Lyons. Radio Movie Classics Starring Cary Grant in "MR. BLANDINGS BUILDS HIS DREAM HOUSE" 10-10-49 AND "THE BACHELOR AND THE BOBBY SOXER 06-13-49

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Lux Presents...Cary Grant!.......2003-02-07

Grant is wonderful as ever in these radio adaptations of two of his hit movies. Sadly, Myrna Loy--who starred with Grant in both pictures--is nowhere to be heard on these two cassettes. However Irene Dunne has stepped in to fill her shoes as Mrs. Blandings (broadcast October 10, 1949) and Shirley Temple reprises her role as the titular Bobby-Soxer (broadcast June 12, 1949).

Jeffrey Lyons introduces each recording with information on Grant's career and life, fitting for two of the Lux Radio Theatre's wonderful radio adaptations for which they were so rightly famous.

I was surprised at how well these highly visual stories transferred to the audio medium. The writers did a wonderful job of capturing the essences of these visuals.

"Lux Presents...Hollywood!"

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Book and CD set! The range of tunes in this book is particularly suitable for instruments such as the fiddle, but they are equally suitable for most other instruments. On the CD, each part of the tune is played twice but the tune is only played once. The first time round is played as closely as possible to the written music, while the second time round may vary, as often happens in traditional playing. In the case of single reels - the entire tune is played twice

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Ridge Racer(tm) 6 Official Strategy Guide (Official Strategy Guides (Bradygames))
BradyGames
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ASIN: 0744005957

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BradyGames’ Ridge Racer 6 Official Strategy Guide includes the following:

A comprehensive walkthrough of the entire adventure.
Detailed area maps.
In-depth listing of items and equipment.
Strategies for online gameplay.
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Platform: Xbox 360

Genre: Action/Adventure

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Ridge Racer V / Moto GP : Prima's Official Strategy Guide

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its pretty cool

Ridge Racer V / Moto GP : Prima's Official Strategy Guide
Mark Cohen
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ASIN: 0761530053
Release Date: 2000-10-13

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Get two guides in one! Prima's strategy guide takes you to the track and gets you ready like a pro in Ridge Racer V. Inside the same guide you?ll also get Moto GP: Prima's Official Strategy Guide to help you become a motorcycle-racing machine. Whether you prefer cars or bikes on the track, this guide will prepare you for any competition that comes your way!

Ridge Racer V strategy includes:

Complete stats and upgrades on all 21 cars
Crucial racing maneuvers for every Grand Prix level
Special cornering diagrams for the 28 toughest turns in Ridge City
Comprehensive drive-throughs for every track, including reverse courses
Tips for mastering grip and drift cars
Racing tutorials to improve your driving skills

Moto GP strategy includes:

Detailed circuit maps
Stats and specifications for all licensed motorcycles and competing riders
List of all Challenge requirements and rewards
Winning techniques for throttle control and braking
Tricks and tips for the best performance on each circuit

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its pretty cool.......2001-04-01

i liked this strategy guide, but the thing is that there arent many cheats you can enter in these games.

Ridge Racer 64 (Prima's Official Strategy Guide)

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The best Strategy Guide for Ridge Racer64

Ridge Racer 64 (Prima's Official Strategy Guide)
Mark Cohen
Manufacturer: Prima Games
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ASIN: 0761528377
Release Date: 2000-03-08

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Drivethroughs of every track
All racing modes covered
Crucial drift strategies
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The best Strategy Guide for Ridge Racer64.......2001-03-15

I found this very helpful. loads of colorful datailed maps.

Versus Ridge Racer Official Perfect Guide

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Versus Ridge Racer Official Perfect Guide
Versus Books Authors
Manufacturer: Versus Books
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Binding: Paperback
ASIN: 0970347340

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With beautiful background scenery, shimmering heat waves, translucent windshield and window glass, as well as improved distance perspective, Ridge Racer V is the most visually realistic game of the Ridge Racer series.

Versus Books will provide gamers with the ultimate strategies for negotiating the various tracks and racecourses. From the excellent selection of car models, to the super-amazing mascot diva, Ai Fukami, Ridge Racer V is totally alive and ready for you to drive! Just don't leave the curb without the ultimate gaming manual to get you through---The Official Versus Books Ridge Racer V Perfect Guide! There is also bonus coverage of the exciting Moto GP racing game included as well!

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Play the game to win

"More and more CEOs are discovering that managing one's business environment is as important as managing operations, finance, and sales. Winning the Influence Game explains how a strategic government relations program can make a major impact on that environment at the federal, state, and local levels."-Douglas G. Pinkham, President, Public Affairs Council

"A useful, detailed handbook that should find itself on the desktop-or at the bedside-of every business leader. These are the skills that every business leader needs to succeed in the increasingly complex and rapidly changing globalized economy in which they operate-and to gain competitive advantage for their company's future."-Ira Jackson, Director, Center for Business and Government, John F. Kennedy School of Government

"Winning the Influence Game provides an excellent overview for the corporate leader of how government can impact the bottom line-both positively and negatively. The clear, concise, and practical manner in which the book is organized and information provided makes it an extremely useful resource to those charged with the responsibility of creating an effective government relations program."-Margery Kraus, President and CEO, APCO Worldwide

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Insightful!.......2002-02-09

If you've ever wanted to be part of a special interest group or a corporate lobbying machine, but didn't know where to start, experts Michael Watkins, Mickey Edwards and Usha Thakrar have written a handbook for you. The authors write intelligently and provide information in great detail with no fluff. We [...] recommend this book to those in business and organizations of all sizes who are - or should be - playing the influence game.

Indispensable tool for any CEO.......2001-06-12

Reading 'Winning the Influence Game' was an eye opening experience on how important it is understand how government can influence business. The authors have provided a blueprint for creating a strategy which can change government from an adversary to an ally. More importantly, a well thought out strategy can become your most valuable competitive weapon. If I had viewed government as a partner 10 years ago, there is no doubt in my mind that my venture capital business would be much larger and far more profitable today.

Superb.......2001-05-03

Too many leaders, focused on starting or expanding businesses, think that markets and competition exist in a vacuum. This very insightful book reminds us that the background of government regulation is also make-or-break. The authors' insights and strategies are intellectually well-grounded, yet oriented to someone who has to apply them in the real world. A must have.

Essential Reading for Success in the New-Economy.......2001-04-23

This book is absolutely essential reading for anyone working to develop and sustain business success in a global marketplace that is increasingly subject to governmental regulations. An excellent balance of sound theory and practical application that make this well-written and interesting book a worthwhile investment.

Solid Theory Combined With Practical Application.......2001-04-23

This book is essential reading for anyone needing to implement and manage corporate strategy in a rapidly changing economy. The authors provide a well-informed and interesting perspective on how to navigate government relations while maintaining a competitive advantage. This is an important contribution to current management theory that provides ample food for thought, as well as solid recommendations for practical application. Interesting, focused, well written and useful!

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