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- A winning story of a family's experience along with new insights on the California wine industry's evolution
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Kathleen's Vineyard: The Fetzer Family Matriarch Shares Her Story
Kathleen Fetzer , and
Sarah Suggs
Manufacturer: Cypress House
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Binding: Hardcover
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ASIN: 1879384582 |
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A winning story of a family's experience along with new insights on the California wine industry's evolution.......2006-05-26
Any California wine buff readily knows the name of Fetzer Wines: but how many know the entire story of the family's rise in the wine industry? To get that you have to turn to KATHLEEN'S VINEYARD: THE FETZER FAMILY MATRIARCH SHARES HER STORY. Written in collaboration with longtime family friend Sarah Suggs and with the aid and input of the entire family, KATHLEEN'S VINEYARD tells of a teen who journeyed from her Minnesota home to the San Francisco Bay Area, looking for work and independence. Her discovery of romance in one Bernard Fetzer led to their involvement in the California wine industry and their creation of a family empire. Add vintage black and white photos and you have a winning story of a family's experience along with new insights on the California wine industry's evolution.
Diane C. Donovan, Editor
California Bookwatch
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Dale Earnhardt was known as the Intimidator on the NASCAR circuit. He truly was a living legend in the world of racing, but his life ended tragically in February 2001 when he was killed on the last lap of the Daytona 500. Earnhardt's untimely death at age forty-nine shocked the racing world and the world at large.
Although in recent years Earnhardt had relinquished his No. 1 spot among Winston Cup drivers to others, he was still considered the greatest threat to win every time he took the wheel. Indeed, his craggy, mustachioed countenance remained as familiar to millions as any other sight in the NASCAR world, and his greatness seemed to grow every time he raced.
NASCAR's Rookie of the Year in 1979, Earnhardt forged a career that included seven NASCAR national championships, seventy-six career wins (including his lone Daytona 500 victory in 1998), and over $34 million in prize money, which is more than any other driver has ever won. Earnhardt was as tough as they come behind the wheel, also earning the name of "Old Ironhead" in part because of his reputation for never backing down on the track, where close calls and bumps at nearly 200 miles per hour are part of the sport's inherent risk.
In I Remember Dale Earnhardt, the Intimidator is remembered through hundreds of anecdotes, stories, and insights recounted by fellow drivers, team members, NASCAR officials, and friends and associates. Together they offer a unique and touching reminiscence of one of the greatest and most charismatic race car drivers ever to climb behind the wheel.
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A must have!.......2006-03-14
I started watching NASCAR in the late 80's and instantly became a Dale Earnhardt fan. I followed his career and road the roller coaster of good years and bad years. I learned everything I could possibly learn about the man. When I read this book, I learned so much more!
It's one thing to be a fan and to read about or hear about your driver. But to hear personal stories from the people who were closest to him and knew him best is just a whole other world. With stories from Ken Shcrader, Jeff Gordon, Bud Moore, Junior Johnson, Humpy Wheeler and many more NASCAR personalities that knew him intimately, this is definitely THE essential Dale Earnhardt book. At the risk of sounding like an advertisement, if you only read one book about Dale Earnhardt, make it this one!
DALE EARNHARDT WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN.......2002-01-07
Just by reading this book. You can tell that Dales memories will always live on forever. If you a HUGE Dale Earnhardt fan like myself, then this book is for you.
*We love you Dale. Your memories will always live in my heart til I see you in Heaven, racing on the tracks of gold. God bless.*
Dale Earnhardt is the BEST.......2001-08-22
In the book, I expected a lot more stories and anecdotes from racers; I could barely find any. But that's a minor detail. I am a hard-core Dale Earnhardt fan, and this book was very heart-warming. I love all the personal stories of Dale! I haven't gotten a chance to look at it all yet, but it's a wonderful book. I was not a huge racing fan (like I am now) when most of Dale Earnhardt's terrific achievements took place, and this book took me to that land. I'd like to thank whoever's book this is, because all I wanted was a book of tidbits like this, and now I have it. I completely treasure this book. If you are only looking for stories from racers like Jeff Gordon and Jeff Burton (some of my personal faves) this may not be right for you, but if you luv the Earnhardts as much as I do, don't hesitate.
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David Niven: A Bio-Bibliography (Bio-Bibliographies in the Performing Arts)
Karin J. Fowler
Manufacturer: Greenwood Press
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ASIN: 0313280444 |
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British-born David Niven began his acting career in 1935, appearing in movie classics that have stood the test of time. Immensely popular with moviemakers and fans alike, Niven's urbane wittiness and charm enamored him to them throughout his long career. After grieving the death of his young first wife and left to raise two small children, he developed his career and won the Academy Award for Best Actor in 1958. He later attained success as a writer. This reference is a definitive guide to David Niven's fascinating career. The book begins with a short biography that summarizes his life and provides a context for his work. The following chapters are each devoted to Niven's work in a particular medium, such as film, stage, radio, and television. Each chapter includes entries for Niven's performances, which provide full production information, plot synopses, review excerpts, and commentary. Other portions of the book offer information on material written by Niven, his various awards, and an annotated bibliography of works about him.
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With everything from advice on tools to the most beautiful designer layouts ever, this covers-it-all encyclopedia will be a must-have for the hundreds and thousands of scrapbooking fans.
Every technique, every major designer, every scrapbook possibility, described in glossary style, complete with photos and tips--that's what this A-to-Z encyclopedia contains, and that's why no scrapbooker can do without it. Exciting page layouts throughout, with how-to instructions, offer inspiration, while dozens of projects come from the most creative minds in the field including Andrea Grossman (Mrs. Grossman's Paper Company); Rhonda Anderson (Creative Memories); Bridgette Server (Making Memories); and Dee Gruenig. Eye-opening studio set shots present decorations and accessories, while charts, graphs, and blocked sections supply necessary information. A reference lists all the companies shown in the volume, with internet addresses and 800 numbers. Dr. Susannah Tucker, a professor from Tulane University, has provided an introduction and a timeline of scrapbooking since its inception to 1987.
Customer Reviews:
Out dated.......2007-06-05
This book gives you ideas, but it's outdated. They need to update the techniques and materials
Encyclopedia of Scrapbooking Tools & Techniques.......2006-11-03
This book is a must-have for any scrapbooker or cardmaker. I got so many ideas on how to use existing tools that I have.
A 'must' for any actively involved in producing different scrapbooks.......2006-03-07
Plenty of books have hit the market covering all aspects of scrapbooking, the new popular hobby of building a family memory book - but Susan Pickering Rothamel's Encyclopedia Of Scrapbooking Tools & Techniques is about the only reference you really need if you're an avid scrapbook maker. All tools and techniques are described here, from acid migration and its problems to handling bubbling and edging problems with decoupage, understanding how journaling works, and handling photos and paper. A 'must' for any actively involved in producing different scrapbooks.
Wonderful resource.......2005-09-13
This long anticipated book doesn't disappoint! Beautiful photographs of layouts throughout. Lots of tips and techniques. Every scrapbooker should have this book! There is something for everyone, from the beginning scrapper to the experienced scrapper. A must have!
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An authoritative source for biographies and discographies of hundreds of Native artists, providing an overview of the surprising abundance of recorded Native music while underlining its historical value. With almost 1,800 entries spanning over 100 years, this book leads readers from early performers of traditional songs like William Horncloud to artists of the new millennium such as Zotigh. It also includes film soundtracks and compilation albums that have been instrumental in bringing many artists to popular attention. With unprecedented breadth of coverage and extensively cross-referenced, it is an essential guide for enthusiasts and collectors.
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Scrapbooking is a wonderfully creative, rewarding, and hugely popular craft. This comprehensive book covers all the techniques for both the beginner and the experienced scrapbooker: such as stamping, coloring, embossing, mosaics, and punch art. Also included are step-by-step instructions on making stunning background pages, cropping and mounting photographs, and embellishing pages with everything from fabric and ribbon to eyelets and foil. Hundreds of themed page and layout ideas will inspire the reader to display their memorabilia in new and original ways, and bring their treasured memories to life.
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Encyclopedia of Albums
Paul Du Noyer
Manufacturer: Parragon Plus
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Binding: Paperback
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ASIN: 0752533363 |
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No Encyclopedia!.......2007-03-20
This certainly is no encyclopedia. The use of the word encyclopedia in this book's title is extremely misleading and dishonest in trying to drum up sales to unsuspecting victims. I expected this book to contain a vast amount of information on at least all of the major artist's albums. There are hardly any albums in this book at all with only one album per band or singer if that artist is represented at all. I don't know how the author decided on which albums to appear, there doesn't seem to be any logic to what is in and isn't in here. The albums aren't the biggest selling, ones which were career breaking or anything like that. This book seems to just be a list of the author's favourite albums. Since the author is no one famous, who cares what their favourite albums are! Don't waste your money on this!
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Fascinating........2000-04-06
A fascinating story set in a fascinating world. Granted, it's aworld with which I am already familiar but it didn't seem to me that areader unfamiliar with the world would be hard-pressed to understand what was happening; Cassada seems to me to do an excellent job of providing background information to the uninitiated without boring those readers familiar with the White Wolf universe. The book did not read like a chronicle of a gaming campaign; the characters were fresh and compelling, and the plot flowed well. Neither did it seem to end unfulfillingly, as beginnings of trilogies frequently do; while we have seen a plotline that is left incomplete as a lead-in to the next book, enough loose ends are tied up that it does not feel as though we have simply read the first third of a story; we've read a full story, and there are others to follow. If there is a criticism, it is that there are a few too many sidhe (noble) characters, compared to the other kith. But this is truly nit-picking; this is a marvellous tale.
BEST BOOK I'VE EVER READ GETS YOU HOOKED AND PULLS YOU IN........1998-02-13
I had never read a book about faries before, until my friend bought me this book. I was a little skeptical at first, because of the nature of the book, but once I started reading it I was compelled to read even more, as I learned about a world I knew nothing of. I have read all three books in this triliogy, and love them all! I must have read each one 5 times. Anyways I would Definetly recommend this book to anyone who reads even the slighest bit of Science Fiction or Fantasy. Please if you read this and am as happy with this book as I am e-mail me and give a review of your own, or just tell me what you thought of it, cause you know it's nice to keep in touch with people who share similar interests. My address is AMERRYMAN@HOTMAIL.COM again I give this book a ten and I'd give it an eleven if I could! P.S. Read the other books as well! (The Court of All Kings), and (Shadow on the Hills).
An incredible book, independant of the game it was based on.......1997-05-06
The Toybox, first book in the Immortal Eyes trillogy, is one of the richest novels based on a game that I have ever read. It begins with a young girl attempting to deal with her newfound knowledge of a fairy society living in San Fransisco, of which she is a part.
A cast of characters is introduced, comprised of changelings and humans with enourmously diverse personalities. The story then immediately takes you along a rich tapestry of fae lore and modern fantasy, ending with you wanting even more.
I heartily recommend it.
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It was a switch from the usual fantasy..........1999-09-16
Seelie and Unseelie elves trying to eke out an existance in Banal world, battling invisible chimaeric toys in the streets of Frisco, clinging tenaciously the nobility of the Middle Ages. I found this book quite refreshing from the run-of-the-mill fantasy books one can find. Unlike many of the novels about the faerie people, this one actually takes place on present-day Earth, and the faeries have to juggle two lives (human and faerie) besides trying to keep from losing their memories to the cold, unbelieving Banal world. All in all, a refreshing take on the faerie folk, and all in all, a great read.
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Are you missing the real estate boom? Can you increase your wealth from it? For most people—including current homeowners—the answer is a resounding yes.
But it’s not too late to increase your stake in the greatest real estate boom of our generation. Whether you are a first-time buyer or already own your home, Are You Missing the Real Estate Boom? will show you how you can dramatically increase your overall wealth. Author David Lereah, chief economist for the National Association of Realtors, shows why the real estate market is poised to climb higher over the next decade—and explains what you can do to profit from it.
Lereah calls today’s market a “once-in-every-other generation opportunity.” Today's boom is not just driven by low interest rates—there are a host of demographic and economic reasons why real estate will continue to outpace other investments, from the growing needs of the baby-boomer generation and the rise of the “echo” boomer generation to the new ways real estate is marketed and sold.
Are you a first-time buyer? A current homeowner considering whether or not to trade up? There has never been a better time to do so, Lereah convincingly claims. In Are You Missing the Real Estate Boom?, Lereah explains what to look for when you’re buying a home; which improvements add the most value to your current home; what to consider when purchasing rental properties; how to evaluate real estate investment trusts (or REITs); and the pros and cons of second homes. Full of detailed information on how to work with a real estate agent and a mortgage lender, how to analyze local markets and regional fluctuations, and how to best finance your investment, Are You Missing the Real Estate Boom? offers readers the seasoned advice they need to invest with confidence and reap outsized rewards.
Are You Missing the Real Estate Boom? author David Lereah, chief economist for the National Association of Realtors®, asks. We are experiencing a historic wealth-building opportunity. To ensure that your don’t miss out, Lereah provides the tools, information, and analysis you need to become a savvy real estate investor. And he shows how to integrate real estate into your overall investment strategies and financial planning goals. Among the information you’ll find in the book:
• How to become a master at dealing with real estate agents, brokers, and lenders.
• Which home improvements will result in the greatest long-term gains.
• How to identify the vacation homes and regions that will increase the most in value.
• How to finance a first-time home—with or without a big down payment.
The long-term fundamentals for housing remain strong into the foreseeable future, claims Lereah. Far from a real estate “bubble,” what we are experiencing today is a phenomenon that takes place only once every other generation: a long-term real estate market expansion.
Isn’t it time you started taking advantage of it today?
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Awesome Book!.......2007-09-07
Awesome Book! I totally agree with other posters on the historical signifigance. It has the same weight and dark humor aspects as Ernon's "Code of Ethics" Employee Handbook from 2000. Aside from the hilarious writing, the best part has to be the great cover illustration of the floating house... It's just out of reach...but maybe with an 80/20 Stated Income I/O loan package we can make it happen! Hooray!
A Book for the Terminally Stupid.......2007-06-20
Its obvious from the headlines today that this book is a load of manure. Exactly the opposite of the book's premise has happened. Funny thing is, its happened before and will happen again. Real Estate, like everything else, goes in cycles.
Oh, REALLY, Mr. Lereah?????.......2007-04-12
Wanna bet that it WILL bust? My annual income against your? You are welcome to join the bet: my e-mail is here!
This book is full of lie, starting from its title.
1) Will not bust?
It did before many time, so why it will not again?
More over, it took just a few month to show everyone that Mr. Lereah was, let's put it in polite way, was wrong.
Sales in 2006 fell by 3-4%, prices fell by 3-5%, and profit of home builder fell by 30%!
ANd this is according to National Accosiation of Realtors (NAR) data that usually paint much rosy picture that reality!
If you look closer to your neighborhood you will see what they say is not true.
What about the house across the street from me that was on the market for 18 (!) month and was sold recently for 25% of its initial price?
What about all of those "incensitives" that costs tens of thousnads dollars that builder offer now? They are not in statistics!
What about "seller pay for closing cost/cruise/1 year condo fee/new BMW", etc.?
What about real estate agent that sells new houses I talked recently? He said in 2006 he made just 30% (!!!) from what he made in 2005.
So, NAR, sales fell 3%?
Did you count it in your "statistics", NAR guys? Seems like you don't!
My advice: listen what he says, and then do completely opposite!
Great book if you want to LOSE YOUR SHIRT.......2007-03-06
BE WARNED, click on the author's name link. He's the same BOZO who was telling people how they could get rich on tech stocks in a book published in MARCH OF 2000!!! Whatever this guy says to do, DO THE OPPOSITE and you should be fine.
If it's time for a second home, it's time for this book.......2007-01-23
This is an excellent book for anyone who wants to understand how to make decisions about purchasing a home (to use as a home), a second/vacation home or investment property. I bought my current home at what turned out to be the top of the last real estate boom and it's worth a huge amount more now than it was 10 years ago (and I'm not unique). Now it's time for a ski home, and we want it while our teenagers can enjoy it too - not later when they're in college or living in other parts of the country; and this book gave the type of guidance I needed.
It seems to me that some who posted about this book probably never owned real estate or it would not be so shocking to discover that real estate builds personal wealth. This book is not for anyone who wants to treat real estate like those who day trade in stocks or who have no savings/assets but want to buy anyway, at any financial terms. This is for regular people who want their home (or homes) to build wealth over the long term. If you are considering additional properties and want to understand the various options to be able to make WISE decisions, buy this book.
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