Both Sides of the Ocean: A Biography of Henry Adams, His First Life, 1838-1862 (Biography of Henry Adams)

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A deep and penetrating work of art. .......2005-11-26

This book is not an ordinary biography. The author's extraordinary talent and insight bring forth the living principle that is Henry Adams. It will draw the attentive reader into Adams' world and one will come face to face with an original genius. And I would like to paraphrase Schopenhauer's definition that genius is the capacity to bring forth some light into this world of ignorance and darkness.

We experience the catastrophe of the American Civil War through the mind of Adams. We are given the usual dates and events, but at a deeper level we encounter "the inside narrative:" the petty bickering, plotting, blundering and revenge. On the other side we see skill and diplomacy; acts of kindness and compassion. It rises to the level of something Shakespearean, and leaves a strong impression of powerful collective forces to be reckoned with. So the book is not merely about individuals and events at a particular time in the past. It delves deeply into the great mystery of human nature.

Another thing I can say is that Dr. Chalfant's conversational style is so pleasant to read that I frequently get pulled into it and have trouble putting the book down. Something someone once wrote about Robert Burton comes to mind. "While reading this book, one feels as if he is in the company of a good friend."

Both Sides of the Ocean: A Biography of Henry Adams, His First Life, 1838-1862 (Biography of Henry Adams)

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Both Sides of the Ocean: A Biography of Henry Adams, His First Life, 1838-1862 (Biography of Henry Adams)
Edward Chalfant
Manufacturer: Archon Books
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000OOQ9NO

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In Blood Feud, Colorado Avalanche beat writer Adrian Dater not only submits that the Red Wings-Avalanche rivalry was the most feverish match-up in recent years, but also that there was none better played.

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AWSOME READ.......2007-06-27

anyone who is a hockey fan would enjoy this read, if your an avalanche or red wing fan its a must read, could not put it down untill finished, have passed on to other hockey fans and have enjoyed as much as I have, I even have read out loud to the guys at work during break bits of the book, anyone who enjoys hockey would find this a great read

Interesting Topic; Average Story.......2007-05-25

'Blood Feud' by Adrian Dater tells the story of the infamous Detroit-Colorado rivalry that was responsible for some of the best hockey during the 1990s.

The strong points of this book include interesting biographical information about some of the rivalry's stars (Roy, Lemieux, McCarty, and Bowman to name a few). Another solid component of this book was the inclusion of some of the 'behind the scenes' chatter among the rivals including the details of the famous exchange between Crawford and Bowman. The material was also presented in a fairly even-handed way (pretty remarkable considering this guy is Colorado media).

This book has its weak points as well. The author attempted to weave in and out of the storyline too much. You'll find yourself reading about a particular playoff series, only to be randomly pulled out of it and thrown into another topic (at times, this really killed the flow of the story). Another notable weak point is the author's statement that the Ray Borque to Colorado trade was possibly the "greatest steal of a deal in NHL history" which is absurd. Finally, there were far too many awkward personal interjections by the author (often unrelated to the story itself).

Overall, for this price, I'd recommend reading this book if you have an interest in the rivalry. Don't buy it with the hopes of it being a literary work of art; just enjoy it for what it is: an insider's recollection of an exciting NHL rivalry.

Wingnut Residing in Denver.......2007-05-23

As a 27 year Detroit native living the last 13 years in Denver, I was in the emotional vortex of this great rivalry. This book was a great read and brought back all the polar feelings from these incredible games and bloody fights. Mr. Dater retells this story in a bioptic fashion, delving into the important characters and the stories behind the story. He points out the strange ironic twists that festered into this Hockey hatred. His fact finding was thorough and impressive on both teams. His writing style is casual, easy to read and similar to Jon Krakauer's "Into thin Air." Anyone who suggests Avalanche bias is way off base. This Denver newspaper writer is arguably tougher on the Av's than the Wings with most negative ink heaped on Lemieux and Crawford and some not too flattering episodes by Patrick Roy. Luckily this was an easy read because I had a hard time putting it down after page 1. Sent a copy to my brother in Detroit and he was late to work the morning he cracked it open. He showed the book to his boss and his tardiness was quickly forgotten and his book quickly borrowed.

Sad Day for the Written Word.......2007-04-21

Whether your an Avs or Redwings fan (I am the former) this book is a disgrace to readers everywhere. While I appreciate the subject matter, which kept me from tossing this book into the flames before I was finished, Adrian Dater's inability to write with any depth or clarity is evident. Perhaps there is a bit more background on the relevant events, but the bios focusing on Bowman, Lemieux, Roy and McCarty are pure filler. Half the book is in quotes so I hope Woody Paige and Mark Kiszla are getting royalties from this. There are also sections about Dater himself and self realizations he has. I don't care! I didn't pick up this book to learn about Dater drinking high protein shakes and mentally pounding his HS tormentors. The editor over at Taylor Trade should submit his/her resignation. This should be a pamphlet, but with misc. facts that stray from the subject combined with 12 point font make it two hundred plus pages of dribble. This "book" is a failure on all levels and it's a shame Amazon forces one to give any stars.

Blood Feud Review.......2007-04-14

First of all, this book is worth the price just for, as other comments have attested to, the screaming match that Crawford had with Bowman in 97; vulgar, but albeit priceless stuff. Second of all, it would be nice to see a Detroit reporter put together a similar account because I don't know how everyone can take this account as "unbiased". This guy is an Avs reporter for the Post for crying out loud! He includes numerous excerpts from the apparently unabashed homer Avs radio man, while providing nothing from Ken Kal, the Wings radio man who, apparently with his middle-of-the-road approach, is too boring for this book. Look, I am an honest Red Wings fan and appreciated the rivalry between both teams, but there are definitely pro-Avalanche slants in this book. Granted there are few, but they are still there. I would appreciate a counter-offer from the Detroit perspective, maybe from Bob Wojonowski, who is probably one of the top three Detroit sports writers.

Mission 16W : Colorado Avalanche: 2000-'01 Stanley Cup Champions

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Mission 16w
Superb book
Not exactly what I had hoped for; marginally worth buying
Must Have For an Avs Fan

Mission 16W : Colorado Avalanche: 2000-'01 Stanley Cup Champions

Manufacturer: McGraw-Hill/Contemporary
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 0892046651

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Mission 16W is the keepsake book that commemorates the championship season of the Colorado Avalanche. It captures the highlights of the regular season--the key players, the key moments, the key acquisitions. It captures the intensity and emotion of every game of the postseason, from the team¿s Round 1 sweep of Vancouver to their scintillating comeback in the Stanley Cup Finals and their eventual Game 7 triumph. It captures the celebration and euphoria of the team and the city, especially for celebrated veteran Ray Bourque, who until this championship had had the distinction of playing the most NHL games without a champion¿s ring.

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Mission 16w.......2004-01-22

Then Denver Post Staff did a great job making this book- the commemortive story of the Colorado Avalange and how they strove to win the Stanley Cup

The book includes:

An Awesome Introduction
Summaries of Each Playoff Game
&
Suberb Pictures!!!

I must emphisise the pictures- they are great and show great plays of Patrick Roy, Captain Joe Sakic, Rob Blake, Peter Forsberg and many more!

If your an Avs fan this book is for you!

Superb book.......2002-02-21

When this book came out so soon after the Avalanche won the Stanley Cup, I was a little leery. It would be a rush job, I thought, and the quality would be poor. But I was pleasantly surprised to find that wasn't the case. The photos of the season are great, and there is good, detailed analysis of the season by the writers.
The quality of the photos are excellent, and it's really a fun book to look through to relive the Avalanche's memorable season in which Ray Bourque won his only Stanley Cup.

Not exactly what I had hoped for; marginally worth buying.......2001-12-02

After being disappointed by the NHL video of the Avalanche's 2001 Stanley Cup win, I hoped "Mission 16W" would provide better coverage. Unfortunately, it doesn't capture the moment very well either. While I was surprised to see a coffee-table book like this published, I expected the photos to be a little more exciting.

For example, in game five against the devils, Bourque single-handedly sprawled to break up a three-on-one Devils attack. Not a single photo appears, and the text (p. 119) says Bourque foiled a "3-on-2" opportunity. Sorry Sporting News -- the goalie doesn't count, and Bourque was alone. Bourque also possesses one of the best one-timers in the history of the game, but we don't see a single picture of Ray pulling the trigger. We do see plenty of post-goal photos, which just about any fan not trained as a sports photographer could have taken.

On the positive side, the book does include a page-and-one-half spread showing Bourque saving Roy's bacon, swatting the puck aside in mid-air (pp. 46-6). We also see a great moment on p. 79, where a helmet-less Bourque battles Keith Tkachuck in front of Roy's net. But again -- where are the photos of Bourque skating around the Pepsi center, Cup held high? We see a single photo on the dust jacket, and that's not enough for me.

True collectors will buy this book, because they're true fans. I'm still hoping someone publishes a high-quality Bourque book and video to commemorate his incredible career. The Avs team of 2000-2001 deserves better as well.

Must Have For an Avs Fan.......2001-11-29

If you are an Avs fan, this is one book that you must have. The book highlights all the games that the Avs played in 2001 playoffs (win or lose). It sure beat having the newspaper clippings around. But, I wish the book would tell more "insider" stories. The book does not cover regular season at all. I suppose that's why the called it Mission 16W. Lots of pictures, again, they could have shown some "insider" photos, not just the pictures from the games and parade. Overall, since there is no other book to compare, this is a good as it gets to help commemorate the 2001 Stanley Cup Champ.

1995-1996 Colorado Avalanche Media Guide

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1995-1996 Colorado Avalanche Media Guide
Sally Chirstgau
Manufacturer: D&K Printing
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000WWGSPM

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MEDIA GUIDE FOR THE COLORADO AVALANCHE INAUGURAL SEASON VERY RARE

1998-99 Colorado Avalanche Media Guide (1998-1999)

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1998-99 Colorado Avalanche Media Guide (1998-1999)

Manufacturer: Ben Franklin Press, Inc.
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: B000MFGWZ0

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Media Guide for 1998-99 Season has stats by player and lots of photos.

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Avalanche
Roy
Manufacturer: Dutton Juvenile
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 0525260609

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Avalanche
Gary Olson
Manufacturer: Creative Education
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Library Binding

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ASIN: 0886826853

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Colorado Avalanche 2005-06 Media Guide

Manufacturer: D & K Printing
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: B000N1ZQ3C

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I am Scary

Colorado Avalanche Disasters
John W. Jenkins
Manufacturer: Western Reflections Publishing Company
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 1890437441

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In Colorado avalanche Disasters you will relive the sacrifices, despair, and elation of men, women, and children who faced Colorado's greatest avalanche disasters. These true tales carry the reader throughout the mountains of Colorado--from the northern ranges to the southern San Juans.

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I am Scary.......2002-03-14

This book was great. I read it 5 times in a row. I will read it again very soon!

Great Sports Teams - The Colorado Avalanche (Great Sports Teams)

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Great Sports Teams - The Colorado Avalanche (Great Sports Teams)
Adrian Dater
Manufacturer: Lucent Books
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 1590183053

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Coming into the NHL as an expansion team in 1995, the Avalanche have quickly become one of the NHL's most successful franchises in history. The team has won two Stanley Cups (1996 and 2001) and has claimed division titles every season since their inception. The team's success can be attributed to players like Patrick Roy, Joe Sakic, and Peter Forsberg.

Guidelines and methods for detailed snow avalanche hazard investigations in Colorado (Bulletin - Colorado Geological Survey, Department of Natural Resources ; 38)

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Guidelines and methods for detailed snow avalanche hazard investigations in Colorado (Bulletin - Colorado Geological Survey, Department of Natural Resources ; 38)
Arthur I Mears
Manufacturer: Colorado Geological Survey, Dept. of Natural Resources, State of Colorado
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Binding: Unknown Binding

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Despite differences in the political, social, and economic systems of Taiwan and mainland China, the process of modernization in both has challenged traditional cultural norms. Tonglin Lu examines how differences in cultural formation between Taiwan and China have influenced reactions to modernity and how cultural identity has taken different forms on both sides of the Taiwan straits. She illustrates how these differences in the experience of modernity are expressed through analysis of paradigmatic films produced in both countries, with a particular emphasis on their formal experiments.

Confronting Modernity in the Cinemas of Taiwan and Mainland China.(Book Review): An article from: Journal of Contemporary Asia

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Confronting Modernity in the Cinemas of Taiwan and Mainland China.(Book Review): An article from: Journal of Contemporary Asia
Law Kam-yee
Manufacturer: Thomson Gale
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Digital

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This digital document is an article from Journal of Contemporary Asia, published by Thomson Gale on October 1, 2005. The length of the article is 924 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: Confronting Modernity in the Cinemas of Taiwan and Mainland China.(Book Review)
Author: Law Kam-yee
Publication: Journal of Contemporary Asia (Magazine/Journal)
Date: October 1, 2005
Publisher: Thomson Gale
Volume: 35 Issue: 4 Page: 554(2)

Article Type: Book Review

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Rituals In Its Own Right: Exploring The Dynamics Of Transformation

Manufacturer: Berghahn Books
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: 1845450515

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Whether you are a new or longtime bridge player, you know that bridge can serve as a metaphor for life itself. The Tao of Bridge, by Gold Life Master Brent Manley, shows you how to adapt the principles of playing this classic game to face challenges at home, at work, and in everyday situations.

You will be transformed by these life lessons:

Fate rewards those with the most determination

Visualizing success can be key to attaining it

First moves can affect everything to come

Well-timed boldness is priceless

The Tao of Bridge helps you garner more victories in life-as well as at the game table!

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* Providing timesaving tips, cool secrets, and productivity tricks, this book is completely updated for the newest version of Excel
* The task-oriented approach presents adventurous readers with 100 useful and surprising techniques that can be performed with the latest version of Excel, the dominant spreadsheet and data analysis tool that's part of the Microsoft Office suite
* Taking readers beyond the basics, the full-color screen shots and numbered, step-by-step instructions show how to save time and boost productivity

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Excel Simplified.......2007-08-04

I got this book on recommendation from a teacher of an Excel class I was taking at the time. It is very detailed and user friendly and answers most all questions anyone could have about Excel 2003. Unfortunately, I have the 2007 version and some of the items are positioned differently but the general information in the book is still very helpful. Tips and pictures on every page make it impossible not to "get it".

Excellent book...It got me out of a bit probem!.......2005-08-20

I would like to recomend this small yet simple book. it has a list of 100 very simple instructions that can get you out of the most common messes one gets one into.

A friend of mine needed some "professional" help in dealing with an Excel workbook she was working for at work. I had to help her and I purchased this book. Believe it or not, this book had the answers to the things she was looking for. She came up to me and thanked me from the bottom of her heart and told me, "How da heck did you learn all this", hahaha, my secret? a few hours spent reading this book.

Hey, I have purchased now numerous books from these guys after I found out how easy it was to learn from these didactic books.

Sure, I give them my stars!....I dont know who they are but I have this way of thinking....if someone work hard in puting together a book that helps me, he deserves my stars!

Excel's advance tools!.......2004-12-05

Provides the tricks and how to utilize advance tools in Excel 2003. Easy-to-understand methods by showing the real screen appearances & categorized very well.

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