2005 Page-a-Day Box Audubon Bird Calendar

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Shorebirds, songbirds, tropical birds, desert birds. It's a surfeit of birding pleasure. A purple-throated mountain-gem. Blue-footed booby. The resplendent quetzal, the greater flamingo, a bare-faced go-away bird, and favorite back-yard friends, too. On every page, Audubon Birds presents another avian treasure, up close and luminous photograph. These birds soar all year long.

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Can unions really get beyond a survival mode?.......1999-02-25

This book is a collection of essays by labor union leaders and their academic supporters that attempt to find and describe methods by which unions can reverse their downward trend of some forty years. The articles range from hopeful exhortations to descriptions of actual union programs. A widespread theme is the need for a transformation of unions from a servicing mode to an organizing mode. In addition, labor-community or cross-border labor-labor alliances are considered to be essential strategies for unions. But these initiatives do invite questions. For one, in some of these essays the concept of community is more wishful than realistic. As one of the essayists points out, there has been a devastating scattering of the American working class into the vast suburbs that surround US cities. No longer are there cohesive worker communities that are ready to agitate for their neighbors whose place of work is on the next block. But more practically, some of the authors conceive of communities as those workers who are employed in the same industry with a commonality of interests, such as the telecommunications industry. Other authors are willing to limit worker commuities to minority, inner-city neighborhoods. According to all of the authors the key to the renewal of organized labor is through rank-and-file activism or mobilization in an organizing model of unionism. But these articles show that the organizing model demands even greater numbers of union staffers and rather nebulous reliance on rank-and-filers. Several authors are concerned with the shallowness of mobilization and union contract campaigns. One fact is clear from the articles: labor unions are in a survival mode; they need millions of additional dues-paying members. To that end the articles show that the rhetoric of community and mobilization can help in recruitment. But no article attempts to assess the degree to which these union initiatives have influenced the thinking of the nine in ten private-sector workers who are not in unions. The subject of labor's drastic decline is only minimally touched upon in these articles. Large questions, such as whether the labor relations system in the US that organized labor is intent on preserving is viable for the 21st century, are not asked. But for those who have no voice in their places of work and are not likely to regardless of labor's efforts, such questions are highly relevant. These essays are worth reading for anyone interested in seeing where unions and their supporters believe they are, where they want to go, and what steps they propose to take or are taking to get there. **Note:** Disregard any earlier review from this reviewer.

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Doctor On Toast
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Richard Gordon
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Richard Gordon
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Richard Gordon
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In this riotously funny comedy Dr Grimsdyke's genius for disaster is given full rein. He falls in love with a model, only to find she is already married. His much-anticipated cruise is an unmitigated disaster and his role as Sir Lancelot's biographer leads them both into misadventure in the extreme. And then there is the hypochondriac the Bishop of Wincanton, the murder specialist Dr Mcfiggie, not to mention the most alarming girl from Paris. With such potential pitfalls, it is not surprising that Grimsdyke and Sir Lancelot avoid imprisonment by only the narrowest of margins.

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DOCTOR ON TOAST.

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DOCTOR ON TOAST.
Richard Gordon
Manufacturer: M Joseph
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ASIN: 0718101057

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This book does nothing less than redefine the very genre of horror fiction, calling into question the usual conventions, motifs, and elements. Unlike many critics of this genre, Linda Holland-Toll sees dis/affirmative horror fiction acting neither to soothe fears nor reduce them to the vicarious “thrills ‘n’ chills” mode, but as intensifying the fears inherent in everyday life.

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Grants a deeper insight into the horror fiction of today.......2002-04-12

As American As Mom, Baseball, And Apple Pie: The Construction Of Community In Contemporary American Horror Fiction by Linda J. Holland-Toll (American Literature and Genre Studies, Newberry College, South Carolina) is a fascinating critique and analysis of a popular American literary genre. Drawing from a survey of fifty contemporary novels, As American as Mom, Baseball and Apple Pie looks closely at the recurring community types and demonstrate distortions of commonly accepted mores as the abused privilege of an oligarchical few. Persuasively argued, tying a fascinating common theme to a widely enjoyed category of popular fiction, As American As Mom, Baseball, And Apple Pie is so acutely close to the mark that it grants a deeper insight into the horror fiction of today and tomorrow.

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Sometimes it takes on the tone of a report rather than an adventure.......2007-09-11

As an older person, I was there when Star Trek first aired and when it exploded into syndication. The boys in my junior high school quickly adopted many of the phrases of the show, including the title of this book. Over the years, I have read every book about Star Trek that I have encountered. Unfortunately, until recently I had never seen this one, so I was pleased when it appeared on the shelf of a local used book store.
However, while Doohan has certainly led an interesting life, in this book Scotty could have used more effective writing support. The prose often takes on the tone of someone writing a report in a diary rather than an attempt to explain the life of Doohan. If it were not for his memorable role in Star Trek, I most likely would not have finished the book.
Doohan lost the middle finger of his right hand while fighting in France in World War II. A member of the Canadian military that stormed the beaches of Normandy, he was hit with at least seven bullets, so his survival was truly amazing. Star Trek does not appear until page 127, over halfway through the book. There is a section of twenty-five pages where Doohan describes several of the episodes. There are some solid insights and it would have been better if it had been longer. While he does spend some pages describing the personal interactions between the people who acted out Star Trek, there is not enough to satisfy the avid fan of the genre.
Doohan clearly states his dislike of William Shatner, although he has nothing but praise for Leonard Nimoy and the remaining actors and actresses. He describes the friendships he built with some of the people who helped make Star Trek, noting how that was the beginning of the vast community that has existed for forty years.
This book was a disappointment in the sense that it gives too brief a glimpse into Star Trek as viewed through the eyes of what grew to be a main character. If there would have been more about the genre, reading it would have been much more satisfying.

A brief comment.......2005-07-26

I was 14 when the original Star Trek came out, and it was always the high point of the week for me. I wasn't exactly a nerd in school, although the science classes were my favorite, and so I thought the science and technology in Star Trek was the coolest stuff I had ever seen. In 1964 it was still the Cold War and we lived under the specter of possible global nuclear annihilation, and then along comes this little TV series, which showed that humans might finally abolish war and achieve peace (at least on earth), and that science and technology might create a better future for the human race. The combination of the positive message along with all the cool technology was an irresistible combination for me, and so I hardly ever missed a show.

So although I've never been to a Trekkie conference or participated in any of the typical fandom events, I was a big fan of the original (and subsequent series) and so still count myself as a true "Trekkie."

With the recent passing of James Doohan last week this brief autobiobraphy will remain the one and only commentary on his life. The book concentrates more on Doohan's earlier life and his experiences and career up till Star Trek, including his poor childhood, his military service during WWII, and early acting experiences, and most people would probably prefer that he devoted more space to that. But Doohan was 10 years older than most of the other people in the cast, except for DeForest Kelly, and it was interesting to read his perspective on many of these events. He is honest in admitting his dislike for Capt. Kirk, which takes some courage--since that by itself might predispose some people to giving the book a one-star review.

One thing I have to mention is that the scene where Scotty is explaining to Capt. Kirk when he finally punched the Klingon officer that started the fight in the bar in the episode, The Trouble with Tribbles, was considered the funniest scene in the whole series by the fans. I'm not going to go into anymore details than that or the dialog since I'm sure all the diehard fans here remember the scene from start to finish.

I just had one other comment, which is that the character of Scotty was interesting in that basically what they did was to create a likable and charismatic nerd or geek. I've always found Americans' widespread disdain for nerds paradoxical since we are the most high-tech society on earth and are responsible for inventing and developing almost all the high-tech science, engineering, and medical technology, and we even win most of Nobel Prizes in science, and yet nerds and geeks still get no respect here, and are still widely derided. :-) Well, Scotty's amiable and charismatic personality both on and off the set changed all that and made it, if not fashionable to be a geek, at least acceptable.

I will always remember Doohan, who was one of my personal favorites among the cast, and can only hope that he beams up to a better place than the world he left behind.

bit on the dry side............2003-11-29

Jimmy Doohan who became famous by playing "Scotty" on Star Trek TV and movies wrote what must be a relatively dry book on his life. While information was somewhat interesting and his background material a food for trivia loving Trekkie, Doohan apparently forgot why he was so famous...famous enough that people will buy a book about his life. Whether Doohan like it or not, Star Trek made him and without it, he would have probably been just another character actor, competence but forgettable. His views on Star Trek would have been very valuable and interesting to all fans who followed the show and in turn, followed him. So it was pretty disappointing that he didn't covered Star Trek that much and didn't get deep into it. William Shatner, whom Doohan admit that he didn't like, wrote a more honest set of memiors although I am sure from the perceptions of others, that may be debatable. I hope Mr. Doohan rethink about his legacy which for better or for worst, lies with Star Trek and write a book - a second volume if must be, on his experience on that show and movies.

It's still good.......2002-12-27

I read this book about 2 or 3 weeks ago. I thought it was pretty entertaining. No, he doesn't really talk much about ST. This isn't really a Scotty book. I mean, if he was talking about Scotty he would've started talking about ST on page 1. No, not a Scotty book. This is the life and times of James Doohan. It makes an interesting read, especially if you want to read about James.

I must say that I'm proud of James leaving it simple that he didn't like Shatner. I'm sure we would've had 1 star reviews still if he dissed Shatner all through out the book. After reading the other ST autobiographies, I feel each one had the chance to do some major dissing. The didn't take that route. They have sense enough to realize that ST fans are interested in the show and not with the backstage battles of Shatner vs. Everybody.

Somewhat disappointing.......2001-06-19

Several of the "Star Trek" actors have written autobiographies, and I've read most of them. I found "Beam Me Up, Scotty" to be somewhat disappointing. The book is quite short, and doesn't have as much Star Trek info as I would have liked. A little more humor would have helped too. William Shatner's books on Star Trek, although some have questioned their accuracy, are certainly much more entertaining to read.

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Giuliani's worst nightmare
The best book I have ever read.
Addiction, murder, and 12 step programs
A pre-Zero Tolerance NYC bustin' lik a crack-rock in ya face
bukowski it ain't

Beam Me Up, Scotty
Michael Guinzburg
Manufacturer: Arcade Publishing
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Giuliani's worst nightmare.......2004-03-06

Great book, read it, then grind it up and smoke it.

To the "bukowski it ain't" guy--couldn't you figure that out by glancing at the cover?

The best book I have ever read........2000-11-21

Awesome, incredible. So funny. I never laughed so hard in my life, and really thought about what I read. There is sex, drugs, murder, tension, an outrageous bunch of characters who I loved. I can't believe this book is not a movie. Like Taxi Driver with humor and it actually says something about our sick society. If you read one book this year, make it this. Scotty rocks.

Addiction, murder, and 12 step programs.......1999-12-04

"Beam Me Up, Scotty" is one of my all time favorite novels. Guinzburg portrayal of addiction to twelve-step programs, sex, food, crack and even murder is as powerful as it is hilarious. Guinzburg's style and imagery is harsh and brilliant! I can't wait until more of his work is published in the US.

A pre-Zero Tolerance NYC bustin' lik a crack-rock in ya face.......1999-10-30

Guinzburg writes like a renegade, mercenary pioneer pinballin all over crack-city with a Rabelasian swagger not seen since the likes of Hubert Selby Jr. His Big Apple is rotten to the core, and sure it's a dirty job, but someone's gotta do it, so why not Ed? Like a whitewashed Samuel L Jackson in Pulp Fiction, Ed dishes out divine retribution with no concession to any moral conciousness other than his own. Crack-dealin' bro's beware, Ed's one angry mo'fukka. like a bear with a sore ass and a head fulla PCP, your time's up and there ain't nowhere to run. A rollercoaster ride through Hell!

bukowski it ain't.......1999-10-03

I never really sunk my teeth into this book- it never ultimately delivered the promised descent into the addicts' hell, which I so perversely anticipated. Any comparison to the beat authors of my generation is an injustice to the the tortured souls who warrant that description.

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Beam Me Up, Scotty
Jimmy Doohan
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STAR TREK (1984,1989) Both DC Series, 25-Different, 'Beam Me Up Scotty!', Instant Gift - Instant Collection

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STAR TREK (1984,1989) Both DC Series, 25-Different, 'Beam Me Up Scotty!', Instant Gift - Instant Collection
Peter David, Mike W. Barr Len Wein
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Go Where No Man Has Ever Gone Before ! 1984 - 1996 Highlights: Both DC Long Running Series Are Represented ! DC Comic's official comic book adaptations of the classic TV sci-fi series - all the crew is here: Captain Kirk, Dr. McCoy, Chekov, Uhura, Sulu...and of coarse Spock! Star Trek (1984) 1-56,Annual 1-3 Star Trek (1989) 1-80,Annual 1-6 A great overview, an instant collection of 25 different issues taken from both of the series. Order two(2) collections at the same time and you will receive 50 DIFFERENT COMICS - No Duplication!

Beam me up, Scotty: a new emergency department in Ohio goes live with a wearable, push-button communication system on opening day, reducing noise, improving ... article from: Health Management Technology

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Beam me up, Scotty: a new emergency department in Ohio goes live with a wearable, push-button communication system on opening day, reducing noise, improving ... article from: Health Management Technology
Bob Walsh , and Warren K. Yamarick
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This digital document is an article from Health Management Technology, published by Nelson Publishing on July 1, 2005. The length of the article is 1491 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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If you have been wanting to learn Java, check out the newly revised fourth edition of the best-seller Sams Teach Yourself Programming with Java in 24 Hours. This step-by-step tutorial will teach you how to create simple Java programs and applets. Comprised of 24 one-hour lessons, this new edition focuses on key programming concepts and essential Java basics, has been improved by dozens of reader comments, and is reorganized to better cover the latest developments in Java. The book's coverage of core Java programming topics has also been expanded. A great starting point for learning Java, this book is also a great primer to reading sams Teach Yourself Java in 21 Days.

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Great..........2007-01-14

It's great! I was able to (in everyone else's opinion) master Java within 2 days!

Excellent book, even for XP users.......2006-06-21

I am just finishing this book, and it is one of the best programming books I have ever worked with. The author has a sense of humor that completely complements the work. I usually find humor in a programming book cheesy and distracting, but Cadenhead's humor is informative and fun at heart, and makes the work go more quickly and make more sense.

The DOS issues mentioned in another review are not a problem with this book. Learning any powerful programming language these days does involve understanding a little bit of what's going on under the hood in your computer. That learning curve exists in almost any language, and each book needs to include it. There is extensive coverage in this book for the difficulties that may arise in this stage, and help for getting around those issues. Once you get your particular system set up properly, you will enjoy playing with the language. There is also extensive online support for these issues.

I am also sticking with the Sams 24 Hour series for other languages, because they are very well done for a wide range of readers.

Excellent for me but..........2006-05-20

This book is designed to learn basic programming with Java and it's been working excellent for me. However, in the "HOUR 2" section where you exposed to the first very basic programming, you'd get very confused if you are newbies who are totally rely on Windows XP. I assume that the most newbies have never had to deal with the XP's hidden feature - DOS, these days.

If that's the case, the "HOUR 2" section won't be one-hour session but a couple or more hours right there. If you are somewhat familiar with DOS, then I'd recommend this book. The author explains how to do things in DOS commnad window but I don't think it's enough. Let's say, if you don't know such as CD , MD and all kinds of DOS commands and how to navigate through all kinds of folders and/or directories in DOS window....you won't like this book.

BUUUUT, that's the nature of programming at the first place.
No visible graphics but just lots of text, text, text and text.:)

Thus, if you expect some kinds of XP's feature such as "Drag & Drop" this book is totally wrong for you. My advise is that please be familiar with some DOS functions, then look for programming books suitable for you:)

The other thins is the book includes a CD-rom, which includes lots of software but by the time you buy it, they'll be somewhat out of the date. If you are using dial-up connections, it'll be a major headache to updated your software for sure.

Sams Teach Yourself JavaServer Pages 2.0 in 24 Hours, Complete Starter Kit with Apache Tomcat

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Nice book truly at par with the 24 hours series..

Sams Teach Yourself JavaServer Pages 2.0 in 24 Hours, Complete Starter Kit with Apache Tomcat
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In JavaServer Pages 2.0, Sun has added new features that make it even easier to create dynamic, interactive Web pages in Java. These include a built-in expression language and a library of tags (the JSP Standard Tag Library) that facilitate creation of pages.

Sams Teach Yourself JavaServer Pages 2.0 in 24 Hours starts with the basics of JSP, and explains the expression language, JSTL, creating new tags and more. Each lesson builds on the previous one, giving you a full picture of JSP development. Later chapters describe how to incorporate XML, interface with larger Java applications, work with popular frameworks such as Struts, and more. The book includes Apache Tomcat, Sun's reference implementation of JSP, so you can start developing applications immediately.

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Nice book truly at par with the 24 hours series.........2005-07-30

This book is probably the best primer on JSP... The excellence of this book is comparable to "SAMS TEACH YOURSELF CRYSTAL REPORTS 9 in 24 hours"...absolute detail in approach plus good introduction to the netbeans IDE..Apache...ECLIPSE IDE...everything you need oh and yes a nice chapter on XML..woohoho definitely a good buy..this book indicates that its intended level is for beginners but as soon as you finish this book youll be easy on the way to Java GURUHOOD

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