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Excellence in Practice : Innovation and Excellence in Workflow and Imaging Vol II
Layna Fischer
Manufacturer: Future Strategies
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Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: 0964023369

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Excellence in Practice; Innovation and Excellence in Imaging and Workflow Volume II, by Layna Fischer, Chair of the Workflow And Reengineering International Association (WARIA), features the winners and finalists of the 1997 Giga Excellence Awards.

The Introduction is by Mordechai Beizer, Chair, AIIM Accreditation Workflow Subcommittee, and also Vice President, Workflow Components for Eastman Software. His experience in working with winning organizations is reflected by the large number of Award winners that have successfully used Eastman Software products.

Connie Moore, leading industry analyst and Vice President with Giga Information Group, and Excellence Awards judge, takes a thoughtful look at knowledge management, and workflow's role in building process knowledge within organizations. As the knowledge era unfolds, companies will increasingly focus on empowering knowledge workers rather than automating clerical processes that are based on outdated division of labor concepts. Instead, workflow will become a repository for Process Knowledge, allowing companies to quickly adapt and redesign processes as the business environment changes.

In Beyond Groupware and Workflow, Dr. Marvin Manheim presents his premise of Cognitive Informatics: the role of IT is to enhance people's ways of working. Building on this premise, an information architecture of an enterprise can be developed. His chapter outlines key elements of this architecture and shows how these directions of software development can be integrated into a unified architecture that meets the needs of the organization and the needs of individuals and workgroups.

Business Event Methodology is a hands-on tutorial examining the central concept of Organizational Events and how to partition Business Events. Brian Dickinson, author of Risk Free Business Reengineering contributes an excerpt from his new book Creating Customer Focused Organizations.

The Case Studies:

AMP (Sydney, Australia) is Australia's leading provider of retirement savings products and services with more than 2.5 million fund members.
Bank of America's Credit Operations (Phoenix, AZ) implemented a high-speed credit application imaging system incorporating sophisticated handwriting recognition and innovative neural robots into imaging and workflow processing to handle over 14,000 applications daily.
Baylor Health Care Systems (Dallas, TX) uses an Intranet workflow solution to coordinate contract negotiations, by which hospital directors discuss, review and approve pharmaceutical contracts.
Brigham Young University (Provo, Utah) with a 30,000 student body, now processes more than four million documents annually using a workflow system.
Bristol & West plc, (Bristol, England), reengineered its Mortgage Application Processing system, achieving not only a reduction of 25% in the time required to key applicants' data onto the mortgage system.
Defense Contract Management District West (DCMDW) (El Segundo, CA) is advancing toward a paperless environment with the implementation of the Totally Imaged Federal File (TIFF) project.
Federal Central Register (Berlin, Germany) The Federal Central Register (FCR) in Berlin, a division of the German Civil Supreme Court, with a staff of 470 people, is responsible for the administration of an enormous database with records of all convictions of German citizens from German and foreign courts.
Hypo-Bank (Unterfoehring, Germany) Hypo-Bank's EDP environment reflects the high complexity which results from a combination of central mainframes communicating with more than 600 decentralized LANs with more than 10,000 PCs. Hypo-Bank's management has acknowledged the use of document and workflow management as an important success factor in relation to competitiveness.
Janssen Research Foundation (Titusville, NJ) uses imaging and workflow to manage case report forms (CRFs) to reduce drug development time.
Sanlam (Bellville, South Africa). Sanlam Electronic Business is focused on transforming the company and its business units. As part of a custom workflow system, implementation of a Telemarketing System formed part of this transformation.
Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) (San Diego, CA), a worldwide integrator with 22,000 employee-owners, reengineered its legacy systems and streamlined their business processes.
Swiss Bank Corporation (Zurich, Switzerland). SWB's implemented a fully integrated electronic securities trading system in the Swiss financial service market. The workflow system resulted in annual savings of 3-5 Million dollars in the area of securities custody and settlement processing.
Tennessee Valley Authority (Decatur, AL) reengineered its Procedures Control and Maintenance Work Processes handling paper-intensive 14,000 work orders and 5,000 procedure changes annually.
The University of Alberta's (Edmonton, Alberta, Canada) largest academic interlibrary loan lending system uses workflow software to redesign its interlibrary loan (ILL) process and develop an innovative Internet document delivery services.
The University of Central Florida (Orlando, FL.) is using innovative workflow applications in student applications (via Internet) student records, finance, accounting and personnel, making the campus one of the most technologically advanced in the country.
VELO Motor Accident Management Ltd. (Marlow, England) is the largest fleet accident management company in Europe, handling more than 120,000 fleet vehicles for over 400 top UK companies.
Westinghouse Electric Company's Energy Systems Business Unit (Monroeville, PA) has implemented an Information Delivery System to search for scanned nuclear power plant design documents and to archive completed work in accordance with Nuclear Regulatory Commission requirements.

The case studies of each winning corporation featured in Excellence in Practice Vol. II go into considerable detail regarding the issues of implementation. Readers can find out more about:

Their system application, what the system is used for, who are the users and what the job entails
What were their key motivations
Their system configuration (number, and type of software, servers, scanners, printers, storage devices, etc., including the identities of the vendors and integrators involved)
The number of users currently on the system and number of users planned.
How the company has been impacted by their new system; cost savings, ROI and increased productivity improvements, competitive advantage gained, and how they managed to move the goal posts for their industry.
Their implementation process and methodology, the project team, and the change management and business process reengineering issues they addressed.
How these companies managed both their overall technological and business innovations.

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Explore the possibilities

Good insights

Excellence in Practice: Innovation and Excellence in Workflow and Imaging
Layna Fischer
Manufacturer: Future Strategies Inc
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 0964023350

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The competitive playing field for workflow and imaging continues to change as visionary companies push the envelope for innovation and excellence. Companies excelling in document imaging and workflow share common characteristics that other organizations are well advised to learn. Companies competing head-to-head against such visionaries must shift their IT and business strategies to keep pace. Ways to move the competitive goalposts when implementing imaging and workflow technology include focusing on enterprise-wide solutions while also reaching the extended enterprise, and empowering users to develop, modify, and enhance flexible, workflow-enabled processes. Excellence in Practice profiles in great depth the case studies of the winners and finalists of the prestigious annual Giga Excellence Awards.

The case studies of each of the 16 winning corporations featured in Excellence in Practice go into considerable detail regarding the issues of implementation. Readers can find out more about: Their system application, what the system is used for, who are the users and what the job entails What were their key motivations Their system configuration (number, and type of software, servers, scanners, printers, storage devices, etc., including the identities of the vendors and integrators involved) The number of users currently on the system and number of users planned.

How the company has been impacted by their new system; cost savings, ROI and increased productivity improvements, competitive advantage gained, and how they managed to move the goal posts for their industry. Their implementation process and methodology, the project team, and the change management and business process reengineering issues they addressed. How these companies managed both their overall technological and business innovations. To add depth and meaning to the case studies, four leading industry analysts and experts were invited to contribute chapters from their respective perspectives: Study: State of the Workflow Industry. Priscilla Emery, Sr. Vice President, Association for Information and Image Management International AIIM The Roles of Value-Added Resellers (VARs) and Systems Integrators. Ric Rhodes, President, Document Imaging VAR Association (DIVA) Pitfalls in the Strategic Deployment of Process Improvement and Management. Geary A. Rummler and Gordon Sellers, the Rummler-Brache Group. Endnote Chapter: The Seven Traits of the Smart Company. Excerpted from the forthcoming book, Smart Companies-Smart Tools, by Thomas M. Koulopoulos 1997. Van Nostrand Reinhold New York

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Explore the possibilities.......2000-07-06

This book gives abstracts of companies that implemented workflow, imaging and electronic document management.

The abstracts give insight as to how each company solved their respective business problems, the methodologies used and the outcomes compared to expectations.

This is a good book for management. The industries, problems, solutions, scale, and vendors are all varied. Management can get a good feel for the context within which workflow, EDMS and imaging can be used. (That it is an easy, quick read also helps.)

Worth the money. We bought 3 to disperse throughout our enterprise.

Good insights.......2000-01-09

It was gratifying to get real details right down to how many computers, servers, scanners etc., with their precise configurations. The ROIs were clearly shown, and the business propositions were spelled out. We found the data in the case studies extremely helpful in presenting a case to management for our own reengineering effort.

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Advocates Stealing What Does Not Belong To You !.......2007-09-07

I am appalled at the content of this book - specifically when the author advocates trespassing on private property to steal plants. Not only is this illegal, it is sickening.

Join the Plant Army!.......2002-08-23

I'll admit that when I first picked up this book at the bookstore I was miffed. I had been researching the concept of Guerilla Gardening for an article I was writing for a national gardening magazine; only my definition of the movement was something quite different than this book. I always figured people who anonymously plant herbs, flowers and veggies in vacant lots, abandoned bus stops and crack alleys were urban Johnny Appleseeds hoping to leave something beautiful in an otherwise desolate and depressing area. But author Barbara Pallenberg redefines Guerilla Gardening as a method of obtaining otherwise pricey plants for free. Because I also happen to be a cheapskate, or as I usually like to call myself a frugal gardener, this book still appeals to me; that is once I got beyond the book's title! This is a fun read and I can't get over how useful the info is about how to propogate just about every plant you can thing of. Thanks to the tips and humorous advice in this book my plant plunder pal Sharon and I have managed to already nab a part of a prickly pear cactus that fell inches away from where I'll be taking horticulture classes!

Martha Stuart does roadside collection?.......2001-09-18

This is a very strange book: It's primarily a field guide to "acquiring" plants through methods other than purchase (cuttings dividings, seeds, etc.), followed by home/garden accent tips for using the various odds and ends that you drag home. By odds & ends, I mean everything from cast-off cement to old shoes, and when I say "acquire," I do mean everything from "mooch" to, um, "Liberate."

The book has a great deal of quick & dirty suggestions for expanding your garden. Some of the information is both interesting and useful, but much of it consists of anectdotes of actions that I consider not very ethical. I can't say I've never done any of the things described, but I have to admit, seeing it laid out as a systematic strategy makes me somewhat uncomfortable. Granted, the author does recommend a degree of restraint while serreptitiously clipping your neighbor's prize-winning roses, and she does introduce the subject of endangered species & off-limits public land...

The specific materials on asexual propagation in this book are clear and explicit, and require very little in the way of expensive chemicals and gadgets. The instructions are a good bit less fussy than you will find in most garden books, which I consider a plus. It is taken as a given that some of your acquisitions will not make it, but, given that there's virtually no capital outlay, you'll still come out on top. Most of it is general, but there is a section in the middle treating specific varieties of plants. It's a fairly random sampling, and the rest of the book is an ecclectic mix of tips for using found items as decorative effects, and recipes for oddments you collect along the way. Bear in mind that if you're growing your garden from rooted twigs, some patience is required.

Bottom line: I liked the concept much more than the actual book. The "military theme" was disappointing. (Like Brittany Spears in camoflage suspenders: more "cute" than convincing.) If you can set aside any moral qualms, it's fairly humorous, and it does have some valuable pointers. Especially if you want a garden but don't want to go broke planting it out.

The Genius of Gardening in America-Barbara Pallenberg.......2001-06-14

The author, Barbara Pallenberg , isextremely talented and weaves her intellectual and family "root system"into an enchantingly delightful wayof ecologically building a castle ofbeauty around your home for the economical price of : "free". What's"not to like" about this book ! Buy itfor a Mother , sister , friend , brother, and one for yourself ! All theother gardening books pale in comparison to this new edition. AnEcological Delight ! Hope to see itand Barbara on many daytime televisionshows. Buy it now !

The Genius of Gardening in America-Barbara Pallenberg.......2001-06-14

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This is the absolute latest in glow-in-the-dark sticker technology! No more boring navy and yellow stickers-these shine brightly in full color. Three new fun stories are each accompanied by 75 reusable stickers (half of which glow in the dark). Now kids can enjoy Sticker Stories even after the lights go out!

What do you see in the sky at night? Planets, stars, the moon? Take a trip through the galaxy with this exploration of the glow-in-the-dark world in the sky above us.

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Starry Skies is For Grown-Up Children Like Me

Starry Skies (Good Year Book)
Mike Artell
Manufacturer: Good Year Books
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0673363503

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"Take a fascinating journey into space! From comets to black holes, children learn how objects in space were formed, what they're made of and how they interact and affect each other. You'll find facts and fun with jokes, riddles, tongue twisters, cartoons,"

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All science books should be like this........2000-09-21

Nifty cartoons and accurate astronomy. Fun to read for a 7 year old. What more can you ask for?

Starry Skies is For Grown-Up Children Like Me.......2000-03-30

I bought this for my five year old grandson. But I kept it formyself and just ordered another copy for Jacob. It's not like Sagan,but as clever and entertaining as if written by Schulz.

Starry Night: How To Sky Watch in the 21st Century -- CD ROM

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neat--the book and the cd-rom completely correlate

Starry Night: How To Sky Watch in the 21st Century -- CD ROM
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Manufacturer: I Books
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Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 074342395X

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Everything You Need To Know About Sky Watching and The Solar System, In One Package.

Starry Night has been created to give amateur sky watchers an easy and logical survey of what there is to see in the heavens and how to find it. The book explains what's out there, from the planets and other objects in our Solar System, to the constellations that fill the night skies, to far-distant objects such as quasars and galaxy clusters. It explains in simple text how the objects move through and about the sky, and how the movements of the Earth help create this perception. Starry Night lists key information about all of the constellations in the northern and southern skies visible in winter and in summer. Many easy-to-apply instructions are placed throughout the book for easy reference, such as figuring astronomical distances, how to view a solar eclipse, how to determine where the planets are in any given month, when and where to observe meteor showers, and how stars are named.

But the book is only half of the package. Its companion, the Starry Night disk, graphically displays all of the night sky objects an observer might want to view, from our Moon to the far reaches of our galaxy, and way beyond. The disk gives you information about how to properly use, align and focus your telescope, and shows what you should be able to view. You can tour the Solar System, the Milky Way Galaxy, and the distant universe without ever leaving your living room. Or, you can use this information to align and focus your backyard telescope to find precisely the object or phenomenon you wish to view. Want to see the rings of Saturn, the Orion constellation or the Horsehead Nebula? Read about it, find it on the disk, and view it in your own backyard.

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neat--the book and the cd-rom completely correlate.......2001-10-01

If you know nothing ABOUT STARGAZING, here's a chance to put your head and your PC together...the book is filled with sections that relate directly to the cd-rom enclosed. As a Mac user, it's nice to get a cross-platform product!

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Starry Sky (DK READERS)
DK Publishing
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0756619599

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Back in full force with 7 all-new titles, DK Readers allow beginning readers to progress from easy-to-follow stories with simple sentences and word repetition to more sophisticated storylines, sentence structure, and vocabulary.

Earth, sea and sky, or, Marvels of the universe: Being a full and graphic description of all that is wonderful in every continent of the globe, in the world of waters and the starry heavens

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Earth, sea and sky, or, Marvels of the universe: Being a full and graphic description of all that is wonderful in every continent of the globe, in the world of waters and the starry heavens
Henry Davenport Northrop
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Black hat, blue veil, starry sky: Selected poetry, 1967-1992

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Black hat, blue veil, starry sky: Selected poetry, 1967-1992
Susan L Grimshaw
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The call of the stars;: A popular introduction to a knowledge of the starry skies with their romance and legend,

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The call of the stars;: A popular introduction to a knowledge of the starry skies with their romance and legend,
John R Kippax
Manufacturer: G.P. Putnam's Sons
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The call of the stars;: A popular introduction to a knowledge of the starry skies,
John R Kippax
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Earth, sea and sky; or, Marvels of the universe: Containing thrilling adventures on land and sea ... Embracing the striking physical features of the earth ... phenomena of the solar and starry systems

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Earth, sea and sky; or, Marvels of the universe: Containing thrilling adventures on land and sea ... Embracing the striking physical features of the earth ... phenomena of the solar and starry systems
Henry Davenport Northrop
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Easy Pieces Puzzles the Starry Sky

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good summary

a nationalist account of ecological India

This Fissured Land: An Ecological History of India
Madhav Gadgil , and Ramachandra Guha
Manufacturer: University of California Press
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0520082966

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Ecologist Madhav Gadgil and historian Ramachandra Guha offer fresh perspectives both on the ecological history of India and on theoretical issues of interest to environmental historians regardless of geographical specialization.
Juxtaposing data from India with the ecological literature on lifestyles as diverse as those of modern Americans and Amazonian Indians, the authors analyze the social conflicts that have emerged over environmental exploitation and explore the impact of changing patterns of resource use on human societies. They present a socio-ecological analysis of the modes of resource use introduced to India by the British, and explore popular resistance to state environmental policies in both the colonial and post-colonial periods.

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good summary.......2006-05-25

A good overview with a definite scope for improvement as other reviewer suggested

a nationalist account of ecological India.......1999-10-15

There are many novel parts to this book that make it worth reading. The authors' contention that the caste system is a result of a sort of speciesation of culture is very interesting but seems to be prone to the same troubles as the environmental process theories of the 1970's. There are a few obvious historical misrepresentations and the authors frequently ignore events that do not suit their argument, but on the whole Gadgil and Guha are responsible reporters and interpreters of the growth of India's environmental problems, particularly in respect to deforestation. Theirargument itself is also subject to flaws, not the least of which is a fiercely nationalistic belief that the environmental dark age began at the same moment Europeans first set foot in the subcontinent. I realize that I may sound harshly judgemental of this book, but I truly can advocate it to anyone with an interest in the eco-history of India, a subject that has yet to have a definative work published.

The Use and Abuse of Nature: incorporating This Fissured Land: An Ecological History of India and Ecology and Equity

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The Use and Abuse of Nature: incorporating This Fissured Land: An Ecological History of India and Ecology and Equity
Madhav Gadgil , and Ramachandra Guha
Manufacturer: Oxford University Press, USA
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ASIN: 0195649273

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This is an omnibus edition of two books that have radically altered our understanding of Indian history. This Fissured Land presents an interpretive ecological history of the sub-continent. Ecology and Equity is a spirited intervention into the environment-development debate.

This Fissured Land: An Ecological History of India.(Brief Article): An article from: Pacific Affairs

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This Fissured Land: An Ecological History of India.(Brief Article): An article from: Pacific Affairs
Eva Cheung Robinson
Manufacturer: University of British Columbia
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Digital
ASIN: B00093NPUK
Release Date: 2005-07-28

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This digital document is an article from Pacific Affairs, published by University of British Columbia on March 22, 1995. The length of the article is 553 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: This Fissured Land: An Ecological History of India.(Brief Article)
Author: Eva Cheung Robinson
Publication: Pacific Affairs (Refereed)
Date: March 22, 1995
Publisher: University of British Columbia
Volume: v68 Issue: n1 Page: p131(2)

Article Type: Book Review, Brief Article

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Use and Abuse of Nature: Incorporating This Fissured Land: An Ecological History of India and Ecology and Equity

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Use and Abuse of Nature: Incorporating This Fissured Land: An Ecological History of India and Ecology and Equity
Madhav Gadgil
Manufacturer: Oxford University Press, USA
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Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000OL8TSK

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Concise and yet packed with detail, Touching the Void, Joe Simpson's harrowing account of near-death in the Peruvian Andes, is a compact tour de force that wrestles with issues of bravery, friendship, physical endurance, the code of the mountains, and the will to live. Simpson dedicates the book to his climbing partner, Simon Yates, and to "those friends who have gone to the mountains and have not returned." What is it that compels certain individuals to willingly seek out the most inhospitable climate on earth? To risk their lives in an attempt to leave footprints where few or none have gone before? Simpson's vivid narrative of a dangerous climbing expedition will convince even the most die-hard couch potato that such pursuits fall within the realm of the sane. As the author struggles ever higher, readers learn of the mountain's awesome power, the beautiful--and sometimes deadly--sheets of blue glacial ice, and the accomplishment of a successful ascent. And then catastrophe: the second half of Touching the Void sees Simpson at his darkest moment. With a smashed, useless leg, he and his partner must struggle down a near-vertical face--and that's only the beginning of their troubles.

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Joe Simpson and his climbing partner, Simon Yates, had just reached the top of a 21,000-foot peak in the Andes when disaster struck. Simpson plunged off the vertical face of an ice ledge, breaking his leg. In the hours that followed, darkness fell and a blizzard raged as Yates tried to lower his friend to safety. Finally, Yates was forced to cut the rope, moments before he would have been pulled to his own death.

The next three days were an impossibly grueling ordeal for both men. Yates, certain that Simpson was dead, returned to base camp consumed with grief and guilt over abandoning him. Miraculously, Simpson had survived the fall, but crippled, starving, and severely frostbitten was trapped in a deep crevasse. Summoning vast reserves of physical and spiritual strength, Simpson crawled over the cliffs and canyons of the Andes, reaching base camp hours before Yates had planned to leave.

How both men overcame the torments of those harrowing days is an epic tale of fear, suffering, and survival, and a poignant testament to unshakable courage and friendship.

Customer Reviews:

Warning: Ice is slippery.......2007-10-02

Perhaps posting this notice on mountains would prevent exactly the type of incident outlined in this book. If one climbs UP an icy lump of rock, falling back DOWN is certainly one possible outcome. And if there are chasms, yes one will fall into them. Haven't we ever dropped a peanut butter sandwich? Goodness. Anyway, we already HAVE the Discovery Channel. There is simply no need for youngsters to get themselves up to this kind of hijinks, particularly on slippery slopes. Why do you think we use that metaphor? How many books of this sort must I read before the Human Race realizes the outdoors were not meant for us. If we were intended to rush about in the open, why would God have invented the Ritz Carlton. If one must go to areas of natural wonder, one should stay in a hotel like a normal person. Scenery is best viewed from the en-suite television. Remember, there is no room service in nature. And while nature is scenic, it is hell on one's vital organs, not to mention manicures. If one truly wishes to risk life and limb, why not do it for a valid REASON, for heaven's sake. Climbing rocks is the kind of challenge that ants and potato bugs must overcome. Not us, darlings. We are not potato bugs. No, no, no! If one is simply determined to undertake some highly threatening physical activity, fine. But at least make it worthwhile for me. Become my surrogate shopper at the Max Azaria BCBG sample sale downtown, or at the annual Fred Segal sale in Santa Monica. You will have all the danger you crave. Immediate decisions and swift actions are imperative, you will be injured, probably killed. All the thrills of outdoor adventure, but with up to 75% off. If you manage to grab me a pair of gray suede Ferragamo pumps, size 8, the ones with the thin leather piping, at Fred's, lunch is on me, name the place.

Oh, about the book? Well, I DID read some of it, except for parts in the beginning, middle and end. The writer just goes on and on about everything. In a nutshell, they climbed up something covered in ice, they fell down. It was cold. Anyhoo, I don't want to give anything away, but the author DID write the book, so there is your big clue as to the outcome.

Ciao darlings.

Amazing story of survival.......2007-08-14

When two hikers, Joe and Simon set off to climb Sula Grande in South America they had no idea how it would turn out. In the course of the descent Joe is lowered over a cliff by mistake in the gathering clouds. His climbing partner is forced to cut the rope in order for himself not to be dragged over, thus ensuring Joe's death. But Joe does not die. He has a brocken leg and is lodged in a crevace. After houre os harrowing attempts to go up he decides to go down.

This book tells the story of his fascinating survival, his tremendous will to live, his thoughts on death and God, and his realization that only he could get himself free.

An amazing story, one of the most extraordinary survival stories, up their with Alive. A great story of the outdoors that rivals Into Thin Air: A Personal Account of the Mt. Everest Disaster. However it may not be quite as good as the documentary on the same story, Touching the Void: The True Story of One Man's Miraculous Survival.

Seth J. Frantzman

BORING BORING BORING.......2007-07-29

i am sorry but i was so disappointed with this book! -i read this book after seeing all the great reviews and i do not understand all the hype- i think the only reason there are so many great reviews is that climbers stick together and have a reverence for eachother so perhaps they don't want to "pan" joe simpson's book- but as far as i am concerned, this book was very poorly written, so slow, so boring, way too technical and such a chore to get through- i didn't understand what all the terms meant and even when looking them up, i still couldn't get a clear picture of what was happening to him- even the photos were of no help- if you are not a climber you will have the same problem- and if you are a climber, you will still find it as i described above less the terminology problems- i didn't find it enjoyable at all- i expected to find it rivetting and interesting and heart wrenching but it was none of the above- and his friend simon yates was so despicable in this book that you just can't believe that joe even talks to him let alone includes his version of events in this book and dedicates the book to him? huh?- it just made no sense- but,
if you do want the greatest true adventure survival story EVER WRITTEN then you ABSOLUTELY MUST read "ADRIFT"- it is BY FAR the greatest true survival story ever written- it is superbly written and you don't have to be a sailor to understand his plight- your heart aches and you feel you are there as he literally drifts across the atlantic in a sinking dinghy for 76 days waiting to be rescued- but he realizes no one is coming to rescue him, so therefore, he must save himself- UNBELIEVABLE- he is an amazing man- now this is an amazing story of survival- i am shocked that touching the void was even put to pen to be honest- this may sound unkind but while i was reading it i kept thinking, "why was a book written about this?" -didn't seem worth writing a book over- (sorry joe- glad you are alive though of course)- i encourage you all to skip this one and read "ADRIFT" instead- UPDATE: i decided to rent the movie "touching the void" from the library to see if the movie made for a more interesting story- well yes it did- it wasn't the best adventure survival movie i have ever seen but it was still infinitely better than the book- and it was nice to see the real joe tell the story- he really lets us into his soul i find and one could see how much this experience has affected him- tears were never far from his eyes- i came away liking the guy- you will not get the same feeling from simon yates, however- if you read his excerpts in the book and watch him in the movie, you will see he is a cold person, a friend you wouldn't want to have- a friend who would leave you to die when you needed him- with friends like that who needs enemies? glad you are safe joe! and i must say it was brave of simon to show his face in the movie- at least he is not denying his role (or lack thereof) in this adventure- to you readers, my advice is to watch the movie over the book-

Touching the void-a touching story.......2007-06-01

Joe Simpson, and Simon Yates are truely admirable and courageous people. The bravery Joe Simpson mantained during his difficult situation is amazing, and an attitude to look up to. His frustration was understandable and the fact he made it was somewhat...a miracle.
Simon Yates was called by many a traitor. He cut the rope when (although he wasn't aware of it) Joe Simpson, alive but not so well, was on the recieving end. People think this is disgraceful but if you watch the film, or read the book you will accept why he did it. You'll also find it took more bravery for him to cut the rope, than stay there in the freezing cold, never living to tell the tale.
The rope is, apparently, a representitive of the bond between the climbers, but really it's just a rope.

Hard to put this book down once started........2007-05-29

This book is well written, very interesting to anyone who has been up on a Mountain in South America or elsewhere. I enjoyed reading this book as a recommendation I had from a British climber on our trip to Cotopaxi in Equador.

Touching the Void: The True Story of One Man's Miraculous Survival

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Touching the Void: The True Story of One Man's Miraculous Survival
Joe Simpson
Manufacturer: Perennial Library
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Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000OHGJGS

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Touching the Void: The True Story of One Man's Miraculous Survival
Joe Simpson
Manufacturer: Harper Paperbacks
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Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000OF1EN8

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If you find yourself humming "It's a Small World" and puzzling over Epcot's giant geosphere, it may be time to pack your bags and head for sunny Orlando. Rita Aero's Walt Disney World for Adults and Families, Too! is a worthy companion for those who want a little help planning the trip. Although it lacks the Disney graphics and colorful appearance of Birnbaum's Walt Disney World, this guide is well suited, as it claims, for adults planning to vacation in the Magic Kingdom and its accompanying parks. Icons designate which restaurants, hotels, and events are ideal for large groups or families, and which will set cupid's arrow in motion. Other distinguishing features include a number of at-a-glance maps, a companion Web site with frequent updates, and a stash of discount coupons in the back of the book.

Attractions are ranked by stars for overall quality--one to four, with four being the best--and probable appeal is determined by letter according to "Emotional Age Group": Adults, Teens, Children, and the Young at Heart. (You can still feel good about riding the whirling teacups, though, because "emotional age is determined by your mood, your traveling companions, and your personality.") The Magic Eye Theater in Epcot's Future World, for example, is marked with four stars and " ATC." The 3-D show, derived from Honey, I Shrunk the Kids, has an appropriate Disney twist: "the audience is accidentally reduced to the size of insects, experiencing a rush of harrowing and thrilling mayhem ... effects are enhanced by exceptional sound, motion, visual, and sensory effects." Restaurants, resort accommodations, and off-site hotels are given equally thorough treatment. The full-page write-up on Disney's Grand Floridian Beach Resort details the ambience, rates, amenities, restaurants, recreation, features, drawbacks, and more. As with most things, you get what you pay for. This upscale resort hotel earns four stars across the board--for atmosphere, service, freshness, and vacation value--but prices begin in the $300-$400 range for a standard room and go up from there. There are plenty of options for budget-conscious travelers, too, and opportunities to save money are pinpointed in every section. Now if you can just get that darn tune out of your head....

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The Best guide book sold.......2000-05-20

Rita's book is the best guide book written to date. We found it very informative and the coupons in the back were wonderful! We used most of them. The maps were extremelty helpful! We copied them and handed them out to all our family members. We have been going to WDW twice a year for seven or eight years, and have purchased many books, this book is outstanding!

Best book for families........1999-03-04

After being disappointed by other guidebooks, I finally bought Aero's book and was amazed by the wealth of planning insight. This book is nothing short of empowerment for family vacation planning. For the first time we enjoyed a vacation where we all equally loved the hotel, restaurants, and rides. This book is a vacation saver.

STILL the BEST of the BEST!.......1999-02-26

This is the book that has it all. Resorts, Restaurants, Parks, Attractions, Night Clubs, Sports, Kids, Family, Groups, Discounts, Charts, Ratings, Reviews, Tips, Tricks, Secrets, etc, etc.

The information in this edition is still fresher and more accurate than any 1999 guidebook, and I should know, I visit WDW at least four times per year. Other guidebooks are just repackaged every year with a new cover.

Note: I found the Animal Kingdom chapter in this edition to be a bit weak, but I found marvelous AK information on the book's website.

This is the only book to have ever included useful coupons, but they expired recently. The book's website has lots of good electronic coupons in the Readers' Clubhouse. The clubhouse has excellent information and wonderful community! I saved $768 last trip. NO other guidebook (and I have them all) can match the quality of Rita Aero's work, and no other major guidebook has a website or a supporting author. This one is a MUST HAVE!

Thanks for the magical vacations, Rita!

This book is a must-read!.......1999-02-20

We thought this guide book the best of the bunch - it is well laid out and easy to read with great maps of every area in the 'World'. Best of all, buying it enables you to access Rita's great Website, which is chock full of up-to-the-minute, detailed tips and trip reports as well as updates on attractions and happenings at WDW. A great plus!!

The most valuable resource you can find on WDW.......1999-02-16

Having been to WDW several times, and always purchasing a guidebook before leaving to get recent updates, I came upon Rita Aeros book, Walt Disney World for Adults by accident. I initially purchased the book for the coupon values and was disappointed when discovering they were no longer valid. I intended to return the book after discovering the expiration of the coupons but decided to check out the website before I did. This was the BEST decision I could have made. Not only did I keep the book and read it thoroughly, but I have discovered a wealth of information on her web site. It is truly the most informative, user friendly web site you could possibly find anywhere. I have already saved hundreds of dollars using the information I have gleaned. This book and its accompanying web site are unsurpassed for value. Rita Aero's book has done a marvelous job in breaking down all the different areas of WDW (hotels, transportation, restaurants, theme parks, etc.). with honest evaluations, in an easy to read and comprehensive style.

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An Amazing Story That Sticks With You Forever

Cages of Glass, Flowers of Time

Cages of Glass, Flowers of Time

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Cages of Glass, Flowers of Time
Charlotte Culin
Manufacturer: Dell Publishing Company
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

Contemporary | General | Literature & Fiction | Subjects | Books
General | Literature & Fiction | Teens | Subjects | Books
ASIN: 0440913195

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Lost and Found.......2006-09-11

I was in JR. High school in upstate NY, when this book first touched me. And it did touch me so very deeply. I had been removed from my parents' care and placed in a private school mainly for abused girls. This book was like a lifeline to me. In it's pages, I found courage and a willingness to survive even the worst of my inner turmoil. Sadly, when I left the school, I was unable to take the book with me as I had only borrowed it from the school's library. The story, with all the characters, stayed with me in the years and hardships to come. Last year, for my brithday, a friend mailed me a package. When I opened my present, all I could do was cry and say a prayer of thanks that an old friend had been found. After one long night of reading in bed, I came to the last page of the book. As I turned that page to the back cover, I noticed something written, almost hidden by the inside of the spine. I noticed
M. N. 1988. These, of course, are my initials. As it turns out, this book was THE VERY SAME BOOK I had read as a lonely child. As odd as it sounds, I can remember writing my initials in the book fully believing that the book would be mine when I was ready to leave the school. Of course, I simply thought they would let me have it, since I was the only one who wanted to read it so much. Well, I guess that even the universe agreed that this was to be my book, whether the school liked it or not. The book holds a place of honour next to my Bible on my nightstand, and I still read it often. Thanks to Ms. Culin, who showed such a wealth of understanding into a broken girl's dream of becoming something more. I, too, had that dream. I'm now a mother, a social worker, and a happy woman. This will be a hard day for Americans to deal with. Today is our country's anniversary of Ground Zero. God bless the families of the victims. Please, remember, there is hope in the world. There is hapiness, and some of us find it in the most unlikely places. Like a book about a simple girl who only wanted to create art, find love, and finally find some peace. Don't we all?

An Amazing Story That Sticks With You Forever.......2006-03-24

I'm like the rest of the reviews in that I too read the book in junior high. I came from a family of alcoholic, drug addicted parents, and was raised by my grandparents. This book has stuck in my memory for almost 2 decades, and now, in my 30's with a 12 year old daughter, I find myself longing to read it again. With my mother deceased and my father in prison, I want my daughter to read it when she's a little older to understand a lot of the feelings I had as a child. This book is amazing and I'm looking forward to owning it!

Cages of Glass, Flowers of Time.......2005-10-29

This fiction book by Charolette Culin is really good. Claire hates her mother because she won't let her go see her father. Claire loved her father, both of them had the same interests, to paint. I liked Claire because she was very determined.

I liked the paragraph on page #179. I liked it because it shows that Claire is very determined and it really shows that she really like to paint, and she really wanted to show that. Cages of Glass, Flowers of Time is a really great book and I am sure anyone would love it.

After reading this book my question is that, does Claire persue her dream in drawing? I really liked this book because it is very interesting.

Cages of Glass, Flowers of Time.......2004-07-20

I'm 26 years old now and I was in middle school when I read this book I moved away from the state I lived in but for some reason that book has haunted me ever since. I've gone everywhere Borders, Books A Million, you name it I've looked for it there and asked if they could order it. No one could ever locate it. Well I've finally found it and I feel like I've been reunited with an old friend! That book made such an influence on me as a young teen, my parents weren't even alcholic's. But now I have a son going on 9 and I will be sure he will read it when he gets alittle older. And any of my friends that love to read. It may be a youth teen book but I'm quite sure it will touch anyone that has a heart. Good luck finding it, but it is well worth the effort! Happy reading!!!

WOW!.......2004-07-01

I guess I'm like alot of others in that I first read this book when I was about in the 7th grade...having come from an alcoholic parent....well let's just say this story has never left my mind.....I stuggled through many years of my own addictions and now after being 4 years sober....I still can't seem to get this story very far a way from my mind....my daughter is 12 and I have searched for the book to give to her with no luck yet...but I am far done from trying! Charlotte Culin did a genious job of putting into words the kind of horror that so many young children and teenagers live with, when living with an addicted parent........it's a hard pill to swallow.....but it does it's work once you get it down....

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Cages of Glass, Flowers of Time
Charlotte Culin
Manufacturer: Dell
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Binding: Mass Market Paperback
ASIN: B000HLG1M8

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