Becoming a Fundraiser: The Principles and Practice of Library Development

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Just eight months old when her father, Edward, duke of Kent, died unexpectedly, the princess Victoria moved significantly closer to England’s throne. The task of raising a potential female monarch assumed critical importance for the nation, yet Victoria’s girlhood and adolescence have received scant attention from historians, cultural critics, and even her biographers. In this engaging and revealing book, Lynne Vallone shows us a new Victoria—a lively and passionate girl very different from the iconic dour widow of the queen’s later life.
Based on a thorough exploration of the young Victoria’s own letters, stories, drawings, educational materials, and journals—documents that have been under appreciated until now—the book illuminates the princess’s childhood from her earliest years to her accession to the throne at age eighteen in 1837. Vallone presents a fresh assessment of “the rose of England” within the culture of girlhood and domestic life in the 1820s and 1830s. The author also explores the complex and often conflicting contexts of the period, including Georgian children’s literature, conventional childrearing practices, domestic and familial intrigues, and the frequently turbulent political climate. Part biography, part historical and cultural study, this richly illustrated volume uncovers in fascinating detail the childhood that Victoria actually lived.

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Interesting but not terribly exciting.......2003-10-05

I think the thing I found most interesting about this book was the total screwiness of Victoria's mother, the Dutchess of Kent. I admit that the Dutchess was in kind of a rough spot: She was raising a monarch after all, and yet wanted to raise her to within the standards of ladylike behaviour. Can't have her going around refering to herself with male terminology like Queen Elizabeth I did, y'know.

But in the process, the thing the Dutchess seemed to always have her eye on was the possibility of a Regency. She *wanted* to be Regent. How screwed up do you have to be to *want* to be Regent? All the responsibility, none of the adoring crowds. Yuck!

So she was torn between the necessity of producing in Victoria a princess who could eventually take the throne (because if she failed in providing an appropriate education and upbringing the King had made it pretty clear that he *would* ensure Victoria received same, even if it meant removing her from her mother's tender care) while wanting to keep her daughter from being *able* to take the throne at 18 (there was a possibility of a regency until she reached 21), all the while hoping that King George would hurry up and die already. Which may in part be the author's spin on things, but the good Dutchess did *repeatedly* write about the possibility of a regency until Victoria was 21 even *after* Victoria was declared competent to take the throne when she reached majority at 18 (said declaration taking place several years ahead of time), which kind of points to having some serious hopes caught up in that regency.

Victoria herself just seems like a kid caught in the middle and kept from having much fun. She got to read a lot of "improving" books, which are those sort of kids books that beat you over the head with the idea that you should always do what Mommy tells you and never, ever, talk to strangers and aren't a lot of fun, and the rest of her childhood really does fit with that choice in reading material.

Fascinating Princess.......2002-08-07

Princesses have become an item of interest in the past few years. Possibly they always have been, but series such as The Royal Diaries--fictional diaries by true life princesses-- are filling library and bookstore shelves.

In this aristocratic climate, Becoming Victoria by Lynne Vallone stands out. Becoming Victoria examines the girlhood/teenagehood of the young woman who became Queen Victoria and consequently, the enduring symbol of an era. Ms Vallone has undertaken the remarkable task of examining how Victoria was reared, comparing her upbringing to the upbringing of contemporaries (not princesses), chronicling Victoria's relationship with her mother and illustrating the gap between the portrayal of Victoria's youth, both at the time and retrospectively, and how Victoria herself truly felt and acted.

The reader leaves this book convinced that truth is indeed stranger than fiction or at least as strange and as remarkable. Although Becoming Victoria is not necessarily geared towards teens (and is more expositive than books such as The Royal Diaries), the insight into a princess' curriculum, familial relationships, day-to-day activities should fascinate the readership that delves into Meg Cabot's The Princess Diaries and Gail Levine's The Princess Tales.

Becoming Victoria ends, rather disappointingly, at Victoria's ascension to the throne. This is, however, in accordance with the task set by the author. Victoria the child and teenager is Ms Vallone's focus, and she ends once her subject passes into a different stage. Consequently, the reader's appetite is whet to do further study on a most fascinating woman and queen.

Recommendation: The price is not too bad. It is a beautifully bound book and may be worth buying new. However, if your interest is in the content, not the appearance, try used.

Informative, but dull........2002-06-29

This work was full of interesting facts, but was written more like a college text book. It paints a picture of a very charming child and gives the reader insight into the influences in Victoria's early life and the early formation of her character as she grew into the roll of Queen Mother. The facts are nice, the subject is great, but the text book feel is dull and dry.

Not a biography of Victoria's early life.......2002-06-25

I was expecting a biography on Victoria's early life, but I would not classify this book as such. It was more a dissertation on how the child rearing practices of Georgian England ultimately affected the personality of the future Queen Victoria.

You can tell after skimming just a few pages of this book that a huge amount of research went into it (there are more that 40 pages of footnotes and references), but I found it very difficult to read and even harder to follow. It concentrated almost exclusively on the mundane facts of how she lived, rather than on who she was. There are hundreds of detailed descriptions of the clothes she wore, the books she read, the food she ate, and the toys she played with. There were even more descriptions on how the people around her influenced the food she ate, the books she read, the toys she played etc, etc.

So don't get this book if you are looking for a biography about Victoria's early life, but check it out from the library if you want to see some truly beautiful illustrations (some by Victoria's own hand) and some outstanding photographs.

A great historical and cultural study crafted around a bio.......2002-03-28

Lynne Vallone's 'Becoming Victoria' is a superior exploration of the complex historical, cultural, and familial influences which shaped and prepared the Princess for the roles she would assume as the future queen of England. The book explores Georgian child-rearing practices, Victoria's diversions and amusements, studies and training appropriate to her station, the children's literature she enjoyed reading (and writing), drawings and pictures (both of Victoria and by Victoria - an accomplished artist in her own right), the ever-changing political climate of the time, and key individuals who played important roles in Victoria's development. An avid journaler, the book also heavily quotes Victoria's own diaries and notebooks she kept religiously from a very young age on until her death.

Although it would be fine if 'Becoming Victoria' was your first introduction to the life of this remarkable monarch, the book works best as an companion to an existing broader biography - like Christopher Hibbert's 'Queen Victoria: A Personal History,' or any of the other carefully referenced suggestions in the book itself. 'Becoming Victoria' is a marvelous book in its own right, and the only reason I suggest another reference in addition to this one is the very specific scope and focus of this book (which is 'limited' to extensive details from Victoria's birth through her ascension to the throne at age 18 in 1837).

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This digital document is an article from The Australian Library Journal, published by Australian Library and Information Association on May 1, 2001. The length of the article is 515 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: Becoming a fundraiser: the principles and practice of library development.(Review)
Author: Peter Limb
Publication: The Australian Library Journal (Refereed)
Date: May 1, 2001
Publisher: Australian Library and Information Association
Volume: 50 Issue: 2 Page: 187

Article Type: Book Review

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Becoming Victoria. .(Book Review): An article from: Albion

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Becoming Victoria. .(Book Review): An article from: Albion
Deirdre Godwin-Austen
Manufacturer: North American Conference on British Studies
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Digital
ASIN: B0008G42WS
Release Date: 2005-07-30

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This digital document is an article from Albion, published by North American Conference on British Studies on September 22, 2002. The length of the article is 835 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: Becoming Victoria. .(Book Review)
Author: Deirdre Godwin-Austen
Publication: Albion (Refereed)
Date: September 22, 2002
Publisher: North American Conference on British Studies
Volume: 34 Issue: 3 Page: 514(2)

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On being and becoming: reflections of a learner in a M.Ed. cohort program. (Forum).: An article from: Techniques

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On being and becoming: reflections of a learner in a M.Ed. cohort program. (Forum).: An article from: Techniques
A.E. Sinner
Manufacturer: Association for Career and Technical Education
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Digital

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This digital document is an article from Techniques, published by Association for Career and Technical Education on September 1, 2002. The length of the article is 1721 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: On being and becoming: reflections of a learner in a M.Ed. cohort program. (Forum).
Author: A.E. Sinner
Publication: Techniques (Magazine/Journal)
Date: September 1, 2002
Publisher: Association for Career and Technical Education
Volume: 77 Issue: 6 Page: 60(2)

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A quick and easy read for sports trivia buffs.......2004-02-07

The collaborative effort of Timothy Jacobs and Russell Roberts, 100 Athletes Who Shaped Sports History is a compilation of one hundred single-page biographies summarizing the lives and achievements of great athletes ranging from Ted Williams, Patty Berg, and Sugar Ray Leonard, to Jackie Robinson, Michael Jordan, and Wayne Gretzky. A black-and-white photograph or a simple sketch of each of the great sports figures accompanies the brief narrative describing their role in the particular sport they embraced. 100 Athletes Who Shaped Sports History is recommended as a quick and easy read for sports trivia buffs, as well as being a great book to introduce young people to the varied and diverse world of sports legends.

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A suite based on the much awaited film Star Wars, Episode 1, The Phantom Menace has been arranged as an intermediate to advanced piano solo by Tony Esposito. The themes chosen are; Star Wars (Main Theme), Anakin's Theme, Jar Jar's Introduction, The Flag Parade, Augie's Great Municipal Band and Duel Of The Fates. All the music is by noted composer/conductor, John Williams who scored all of the other Star Wars films.

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This series of biographies presents the great composers against the background of their times. Each draws on personal letters and recollections, engravings, paintings and, when they exist, photographs, to present a complete picture of the composer's life.

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Good beginner's book!.......2000-07-11

A great introduction to the life and works of Sergei Rachmaninoff. This book is geared towards younger readers (teenagers) but adults will find the text and photographs to their liking as well.

Rachmaninoff ; The Illustrated Lives of the Great Composers (The illustrated lives of the great composers)

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Rachmaninoff ; The Illustrated Lives of the Great Composers (The illustrated lives of the great composers)
Robert Walker
Manufacturer: Cherry Lane Music
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

General | Music | Entertainment | Subjects | Books
ASIN: 0895242087

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A Must Have for the Four Year Old Set.......1999-11-16

This is copy #2 for us. The first copy has been lost somewhere at preschool, and my much besotten daughter cannot live without it. Whether it's Dr. Barbie, Fashion Designer Barbie or Executive Barbie, this book sets a surprisingly positive tone for women in many varied careers. I actively point out to my almost four-year-old the benefits of a career as artist or veterinarian, but alas she only wants to be Ballerina Barbie. I suppose at that age, I did too.

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Barbie What a Doll!

Manufacturer: Artabras/Abbeville
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000HZ5Z9Y

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Barbie what a doll
Nice pictures but no names
This is almost as fun as dressing up Barbie yourself!

Barbie: What a Doll!
Laura Jacobs
Manufacturer: Artabras Publishers
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

Dolls | Antiques & Collectibles | Home & Garden | Subjects | Books

General | Engineering | Professional & Technical | Subjects | Books

General | Ages 4-8 | Children's Books | Subjects | Books

General | Arts & Photography | Subjects | Books
ASIN: 0896600505

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Barbie what a doll.......2005-12-12

I am almost 14 and i love collecting barbie i always look at this book because it one of my favorites

Nice pictures but no names.......2002-11-17

The book is divided in ocassions, and the fashion that barbie has for each. I has both modern and vintage fashions. But it does not give the name of the fashions or the dolls in the pictures, so if you like it and want to find it , you can't. And in some vintage outfits I saw accesories misplaced or missing. All the book is pictures (well taken, bright and beautiful ones). The introduction is "barbie" talking.
I would not recomend to buy it, it has no purpose, if you like a fashion you have to buy another book to identify it. It would have been great if the names for the thins where given.

This is almost as fun as dressing up Barbie yourself!.......1999-04-04

This comprehensive book of Barbie's outfits is fun to look at, and I couldn't put it down for hours. If you enjoy fashion, you will never put this book down. This book is well-organized, with sections for evening wear, casual wear, etc. If you love Barbie, I really recommend this book!

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Barbie: What a Doll!
Laura Jacobs
Manufacturer: Artabras Publishers
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000QYCZW6

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What Time Is It? (Barbie)
Nancy Parent
Manufacturer: Reader's Digest
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Board book

General | Ages 4-8 | Children's Books | Subjects | Books

General | Literature | Children's Books | Subjects | Books
ASIN: 1575847302

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Join the fun as Barbie teaches little sister Kelly about time. This new interactive format features a clock with movable hands on each page to teach children basic concepts about time. Little girls will love reading about how Kelly spends her day and then moving the hands on the clock to tell what time it is.

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The Grangaard Strategy equips retirees-and those contemplating retirement-with 12 powerful principles for managing assets during every phase of retirement, including the crucial pre-retirement years.

Based on a groundbreaking new asset management theory presented by renowned financial educator Paul Grangaard, this book explains how to maintain inflation-proof income throughout retirement, without significantly depleting retirement assets. Readers will learn to:

€ Replace paychecks with retirement Income Ladders
€ Calculate how much they can afford to put into higher-return stock market investments
€ Avoid the worst advice in the financial markets
€ Understand compounding, investment returns, and holding periods
€ Take advantage of tax-deferral and protect retirement income against inflation
€ Prepare a flexible plan for dealing with the unexpected
€ Confidently choose the best financial advisor

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Informercial in book form and not much else.......2004-02-23

Buy this book to see how someone can effectively mount a very good marketing program. But don't expect to find anything other than platitudes when it comes to financial planning. The material is quite elementary.

I'm guessing somewhat here but I'll bet that Mr. Grangaard's approach to building his business includes:
- Go onto TV and sell his book.
- Load the book review input with 5 stars.
- Get the book buyers to sign up for Grangaard trained financial planners.
- Sell the poor saps that to go these planners Grangaard sponsored products.

Don't waste you money or your time on this.

Forget it !.......2003-12-27

This book not only is worthless but actually it is risky ,to say the least;if you follow the recommendations of the author.
It reminds me of that famous book in the 80's "No Money Down",that made people (naive people) believe that not only could you buy real state with no money down and no credit ,but that actually you could walk away with money in your pocket!!!
Anyhow,I read at least 1 or 2 books a month on investment as well as on retirement;this book only enphasizes that you have to get a financial planner to "survive" ;obviously, the guy is a CPA himself,other than that,it is plain rubbish.There are tons of better and more informative books out there.

Invest for success with confidence..........2003-12-05

This book lays the groundwork for a bridge to financial freedom upon retirement. The twelve principles outlined in this text have worked for me and should work for all. Too many financial planners do not speak to their customers... this book clearly and concisely outlines a road map that will allow me to live comfortably through retirement. I'm recommending this book to my financial planner.

Common Sense Advice That Really IS.......2003-04-15

I've been helping people with retirement, financial, and estate planning problems for over thirty years, and this book is as good a source of SOUND, SENSIBLE advice on retirement planning as any I've found.

Retirement Planning isn't Rocket Science. But it CAN get complicated, particularly when you're listening to someone more interested in displaying his or her expertise than in helping you to understand what to DO. Alas, many advisors, even when they really ARE trying to help, inspire more confusion than understanding because they're focused on MEASUREMENTS. "Alpha", "Beta", "Standard Deviation", and the like. Those are mathematical measures, statistical concepts which sometimes (but not always) are helpful in understanding the statistics - the NUMBERS we deal with in financial planning. But financial planning isn't about NUMBERS. Rule Number One in my practice says -

"90% of financial planning is EMOTIONAL; only about 10% is about NUMBERS."

Paul Grangaard and Larry Atkins understand this VERY well. I've been privileged to talk with (and, sometimes, argue with) Paul and Larry on various occasions. Twice, we were speakers at the same financial planning event. I'm pretty good, if I say so myself, at speaking on retirement planning, but Paul's better. His delivery is so darned CLEAR, it's like a cold shower on a blistering hot day. And it's that way, partly because Paul's a heck of a public speaker, but MOSTLY because his MESSAGE is VERY SIMPLE and ABSOLUTELY TRUE.

If you want to understand WHY managing money AFTER retirement is COMPLETELY DIFFERENT from managing money BEFORE retirement, and ESPECIALLY if you want to understand how to deal with what I call "The One Big Risk" in retirement income planning, READ THIS BOOK.

The "One Big Risk" can be stated in the form of a question. It's this: "What are the chances that my account balance will fall to zero before my blood pressure does?"

MOST retirement planning methodologies are CLUELESS about this. Paul Grangaard's strategy understands it perfectly, and provides consumers (and ADVISORS who are willing to listen) with a sound, clearly understandable, and workable method of assessing and dealing with this One Big Risk.

Thanks, Paul and Larry, from a fellow practitioner and a big fan,

John L. Olsen, CLU, ChFC
Principal: Olsen Financial Group
St. Louis, MO

Absolutely Essential!.......2003-03-01

In 1996 I attended a seminar where I was first inroduced to Mr Grangaard's investment strategies. I attended another seminar in 1999. I've been strongly impacted, have used the material, and am succesful because of the strategies he teaches. I'm not surprised at all that a top New York publishing company saw fit to invest in getting Paul Grangaard's message out. I'm glad to see it.

The Grangaard Strategy - Invest Right During Retirement

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The Grangaard Strategy - Invest Right During Retirement
CPA Paul Grangaard
Manufacturer: Berkley Publishing Group
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: 0399529268

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The Grangaard Strategy - Invest Right During Retirement
Paul
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000K73CUI

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