Accounting for War: Soviet Production, Employment, and the Defence Burden, 19401945 (Cambridge Russian, Soviet and Post-Soviet Studies)

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How did the Soviet Union compare economically with its allies and adversaries before and during World War II? Was Soviet economic survival under massive German attack to be expected? What was the cost of the war in rubles, lives and foregone postwar economic well-being? In this book Mark Harrison answers these questions, providing a comprehensive analysis of the hitherto secret Soviet statistical record.

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Dry and technical essential reading.......2003-11-24

This book is extremely dry and technical, and a background in economics and even mathematical concepts applied to economics is definitely recommended.

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Although many books have been published in the Soviet Union on the theory and practice of accounting in the United States, this is the first work to provide Americans with an analogous exchange of information. Ehiel Ash and Robert Strittmatter describe the details of accounting procedure for Soviet industrial enterprises as it exists in the USSR's managed socialist economy. The methodology of accounting is examined as a required first step in the evaluation of Soviet enterprise data, and the continuing interdependence of accounting, planning, statistics, and economic policies is also stressed. Since accounting methodology is the only means in the Soviet Union for collecting, classifying, and summarizing economic information, Ash and Strittmatter characterize a firm grounding in Soviet theory and practice as essential for the examination of statistical data on the Soviet economy. They divide their work into three parts, covering the political and economic environment of Soviet enterprise management, accounting theory as the basis for creating accounting practice, and accounting for economic resources and processes in industrial enterprises. Among the topics discussed are control through accounting, and the Soviet government's use of it to direct industrial activity and the economic behavior of its people; and the influence of Marxist/Leninist philosophy on economic planning, market activity, and enterprise recordkeeping and financial reporting. This unique work will be a useful resource for students and professionals in the fields of accounting, Soviet studies, and international business, as well as a valuable addition to both public and academic libraries.

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Banking and Finance in Eastern Europe

Manufacturer: Pearson Education Ltd.
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0859417832

Drug control : U.S. heroin control efforts in Southwest Asia and the former Soviet Union : briefing report to the Chairman, Caucus on International Narcotics ... U.S. Senate (SuDoc GA 1.13:NSIAD-97-148 BR)

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Drug control : U.S. heroin control efforts in Southwest Asia and the former Soviet Union : briefing report to the Chairman, Caucus on International Narcotics ... U.S. Senate (SuDoc GA 1.13:NSIAD-97-148 BR)
U.S. General Accounting Office
Manufacturer: The Office The Office [distributor
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Binding: Unknown Binding
ASIN: B00010TD20

Former Soviet Union : U.S. rule of law assistance has had limited impact : report to congressional requesters (SuDoc GA 1.13:GAO-01-354)

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Former Soviet Union : U.S. rule of law assistance has had limited impact : report to congressional requesters (SuDoc GA 1.13:GAO-01-354)
U.S. General Accounting Office
Manufacturer: The Office
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Binding: Unknown Binding
ASIN: B000114UQ8

Former Soviet Union information on U.S. bilateral program funding : report to Congressional committees (SuDoc GA 1.13:NSIAD-96-37)

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Former Soviet Union information on U.S. bilateral program funding : report to Congressional committees (SuDoc GA 1.13:NSIAD-96-37)
U.S. General Accounting Office
Manufacturer: The Office
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Binding: Unknown Binding
ASIN: B00010TT10

Money, Banking, & Credit in the Soviet Union & Eastern Europe (Vienna Institute for Comparative Economic Studies)

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Money, Banking, & Credit in the Soviet Union & Eastern Europe (Vienna Institute for Comparative Economic Studies)
Adam Zwass
Manufacturer: Palgrave Macmillan
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Binding: Hardcover

Soviet National Income and Product in 1937

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Soviet National Income and Product in 1937
Abram Bergson
Manufacturer: Greenwood Press Reprint
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Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 0837133327

Banking reform in transition economies. (includes related article): An article from: Finance & Development

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Banking reform in transition economies. (includes related article): An article from: Finance & Development
Michael S. Borish , Millard F. Long , and Michel Noel
Manufacturer: International Monetary Fund
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Binding: Digital

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This digital document is an article from Finance & Development, published by International Monetary Fund on September 1, 1995. The length of the article is 3474 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.

From the supplier: Countries shifting from a centrally planned economy to a market economy are compelled to reform their banking systems. Many countries in Central and Eastern Europe and in the former Soviet Union are striving to transform their banks from the passive conduits of the past into efficient financial intermediaries and active agents of market discipline. Although attempts at banking reform in the region are contributing to the development of the banking industry, many banks in transition economies continue to be weakened by the slow pace of the introduction of market discipline. This lack of strong banking systems, in turn, is hindering the development of nonbank financial markets, private sector investment and the implementation of monetary policy. The structural weaknesses of the banks can be corrected by restructuring them financially, improving enabling environments, and transforming the industry through consolidation and privatization.

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Title: Banking reform in transition economies. (includes related article)
Author: Michael S. Borish
Publication: Finance & Development (Magazine/Journal)
Date: September 1, 1995
Publisher: International Monetary Fund
Volume: v32 Issue: n3 Page: p23(4)

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From a well-respected author in the field of ecological debate, this is the first, authoritative history of twentieth century “green” culture. Philip Conford chronicles the surprising origins of the organic movement in Britain and America between the 1920s and 1960s. He reveals that the early exponents of the organic movement actually belonged more to extreme right-wing conservative groups, which were reacting to industrialization and the increasing threat to traditional country life, closely associated with socialist politics.

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This comprehensive compendium provides information on nearly every U.S. doctoral program in physics and astronomy, plus data on most major master's programs in these fields. Information on many major Canadian programs is also included. In addition, the Graduate Programs directory lists a substantial number of related-field departments, including materials science, electrical and nuclear engineering, meteorology, medical and chemical physics, geophysics, and oceanography.

This twenty-eighth annual edition contains information valuable to students planning graduate study and faculty advisors, including each program's research expenditures and sources of support. A number of helpful appendices make navigating the directory a simple task.

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Experience an underwater adventure! From sea dragons to octopuses, from coral reefs to kelp forests, from predators of the sea to animal defenses, the Undersea Encounters series takes young readers to ocean depths like never before. The series has been praised by the National Science Teachers Association for its "fabulous images" and for its potential to "spark a deeper interest in marine science." More than any other series, Undersea Encounters paints a complete and fascinating picture of the marine environment. A natural fit for the 3rd to 5th grade curriculums. Each book has been vetted by a recognized expert in that particular field. Includes quick facts, sidebars, glossary, index, and a bibliography of books and websites for further learning.

Wild Marine Habitats - Kelp Forests (Wild Marine Habitats)

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Wild Marine Habitats - Kelp Forests (Wild Marine Habitats)
Melissa Cole
Manufacturer: Blackbirch Press
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Binding: Board book

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ASIN: 1567119093

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Kelp forests is an underwater jungle experience where readers learn about the interactions between a variety of creatures including sea otters, wolf eels, and kelp crabs.

Franko's La Jolla Shores Map & Kelp Forest Creatures Identification Guide

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Franko's La Jolla Shores Map & Kelp Forest Creatures Identification Guide
Frank Nielsen
Manufacturer: Franko's Maps
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Binding: Map

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ASIN: 1931494622

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Franko's fish cards are stiff, laminated plastic, with a hole for a lanyard. Take it snorkeling or scuba diving with you! One side provides color illustrations and common names of animals found in the kelp forest off San Diego, California. Reverse is a detailed map of the shoreline from Seal Rock to Black's Beach. Contour lines and labels (in feet) show depths. Locates favorite diving and surfing spots, places to kayak. Photograph shows La Jolla Sea Caves, each labeled by name, as seen from between the swim buoys. Nearby roads labeled directly on the map.

Life of the Kelp Forest (Stone, Lynn M. Under the Sea.)

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Life of the Kelp Forest (Stone, Lynn M. Under the Sea.)
Lynn M. Stone
Manufacturer: Rourke Publishing
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Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 1589521129

The Amber Forest: Beauty and Biology of California's Submarine Forest

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A fine introduction to a little known world

The Amber Forest: Beauty and Biology of California's Submarine Forest
Ronald H. McPeak , Dale A. Glantz , and Carole Shaw
Manufacturer: Aqua Quest Publications, Inc.
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0922769001

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Glossy color photos are prevalent in this book featuring the beauty and biology of California's submarine forests.

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A fine introduction to a little known world.......2002-07-13

The kelp beds along the central and northern California coasts are a vast botanical and zoological wonderland known by few, and probably appreciated by less, given their history of commercial exploitation. Kelp are some of the largest plants in the world.

The book begins with an examination of kelp itself, its reproductive and growth processes, and its role in ceating a unique, delicate ecosystem. Attention is then turned to marvelous fishes, mollusks, birds, and and mammals, including the once nearly extinct california sea otter. The book also addresses the many uses of kelp, and the nuances of its harvesting and its long overdue conservation.

The book is very well organized and written. The four-color photographs are a delight, as well as being helpful in understanding the text.

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Sensational photographs take readers on a journey beneath the waves and introduce them to the amazing life of the kelp forest environment. Readers will learn fascinating and varied facts such as how kelp grows, how it feeds and protects the animals that live in it, and how it can be ecologically harvested to produce such diverse products as ice cream and ink. Traveling through this hidden world, young marine biologists will discover gentle sea otters, giant jellyfish, spiny sea urchins, preying wolf eels and much, much more. The lively text is enhanced by a glossary and an index, making the book ideal for school and classroom collections as well as home libraries.

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Kelp forest are cool.......2001-08-10

The cover isn't real attractive but ,oh the book is so cool. Well written for the younger audience and for us older folks. The book focuses on the Kelp forest and its inhabitants. The world protected sea otter is featured many times. The pictures fit the text perfect. The book was first printed in 1992 and definitely endures the test of time. In the beginning of the book, Norbert Wu states the purpose of the book: "to help children discover beauty and life in a world they may otherwise not know at all." I'd say he achieved his goal. Kids can read this one alone, in a class setting and again with their parents.

What a beautiful, informative little book!.......2001-05-30

This slim bit of eye candy gave me a great little introduction to the Kelp Forests! It has wonderful pictures and a great description of the kelp forest ecosystem. It's great for children, too!

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The ecology of giant kelp forests in California: A community profile (Biological report / U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service)
Michael S Foster
Manufacturer: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Unknown Binding

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ASIN: B0006EHHOW

Food, Activity, and Habitat of Three "Picker Type"; Microcarnivorous Fishes in the Kelp Forests Off Santa Barbara California (From Fishery Bulletin, Vol. 73, No. 4)

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Food, Activity, and Habitat of Three "Picker Type"; Microcarnivorous Fishes in the Kelp Forests Off Santa Barbara California (From Fishery Bulletin, Vol. 73, No. 4)
Richard N. Bray and Alfred W. Ebeling
Manufacturer: NMFS
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000VXI9HW

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1975. NMFS. Pages 815-829.

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Food, Activity, and Habitat of Three "Picker-Type" Microcarnivorous Fishes in the Kelp Forests Off Santa Barbara, California (From Fishery Bulletin, Vol. 73, No. 4)
Richard N. Bray and Alfred W. Ebeling
Manufacturer: NFWS
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000VXI7CO

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1975. NMFS. Pages 815-829.

Franko's Map of Avalon Underwater Park & Kelp Forest Creatures Identification Guide

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Franko's Map of Avalon Underwater Park & Kelp Forest Creatures Identification Guide
Frank Nielsen
Manufacturer: Franko's Maps
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Binding: Map

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ASIN: 1931494649

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Franko's fish cards are stiff, laminated plastic, with a hole for a lanyard. Take it snorkeling or scuba diving with you! One side provides color illustrations and common names of reef creatures found in Santa Catalina Island's Avalon Bay, off the coast of California. Reverse is a detailed map locating underwater features, with contour lines and depths labeled in feet. Shows locations of park boundary buoys. Also shows Catalina Island Museum and where to rent dive gear.

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Excellent with a noticeable omission

Straight Lead should be required reading

Where are we on our path to simplicity?

Please Don't Fuss Over It

Good study of a technique; some loyalist myopia

Straight Lead: The Core of Bruce Lee's Jun Fan Jeet Kune Do
Teri Tom
Manufacturer: Tuttle Publishing
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Binding: Paperback

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JEET KUNE DO

Bruce Lee's Fighting Method, Vol. 4: Advanced Techniques (Bruce Lee's Fighting Method)

Tao of Jeet Kune Do

Jeet Kune Do: Bruce Lee's Commentaries on the Martial Way (The Brue Lee Library, Vol 3)

Bruce Lee's Fighting Method - by Ted Wong and Richard Bustillo

ASIN: 0804836302

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It also offers a thorough instruction in the complexity and power of the move-showing martial artists of any discipline how to incorporate this devastating attack into their repertoire.

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Excellent with a noticeable omission.......2007-09-06

I liked this book and how it traced Lee's research into the straight lead. Yet the crucial mistake Teri Tom makes is not posting a video of her performing the straight lead or including some kind of cd-rom. Pictures of her doing each step of the straight lead is all well and good, but her timing, her speed, and so much more do not show up in static pictures. If she is really interested in preserving Bruce Lee's life work, she should release a seminar video for sale. Not everyone can trek down to CA to see her do a seminar.

Straight Lead should be required reading.......2007-07-27

As a lowly TKD student of one year I recently began challenging myself with questions like... what if in a real fight situation I encounter someone with a little knowledge/training in martial arts (not uncommon) or say enter an open tournament in which I would meet well-trained individuals from other disciplines, how would I fare. The answer plain enough to me was --- not well at all! I don't mean to say TKD is an inadequate art but that realistically countering other arts _requires_ some exposure or at least a little training for.

That got me into Straight Lead. It is an excellent read, accessible, good writing, does what it sets out to do very very well. Teaching you how to execute a killer JKD straight punch from every scientific, fistic and strategic point of view. Her discussion of JKD and Bruce Lee politics was also totally warranted. In his own short life BL was very controversial and her book helps understand why it was, why it still is and what politics you may encounter in your own study.

Has this book helped me answer my own questions? Am I really better equipped for a tough customer? Absolutely!!! I recently threw the straight lead at an experienced sparring partner and unfortunately hit his unprotected temple a bit harder than I intended and stung his eye. I regretted and deeply apologized immediately as one should always. My supervisor thought it was a wild punch, my partner thought it a lucky punch. I thought it was so quick neither of them really saw it until it had landed. In other words Straight Lead teachings about non-telegraphic motion, trajectory, speed, body and footwork really do work.

Finally if you are just beginning in martial arts as I am, beware you will learn many potentially deadly skills long before you are able to effectively control them -- as I just did. Do not attempt to study Straight Lead or any other martial art in isolation, enroll in a good school, train very diligently, go for your black belt. You should learn and practice the straight lead in a safe setting so you can unleash it to deadly effect only when needed.

Where are we on our path to simplicity?.......2007-07-02

We should all ask ourselves this question. Life is so so complicated. We humans are programmed to complicate everything. Thats too simple, it wont work, it wont sell, it cant be right, etc. Why cant we accept simple? I have been in Martial Arts for almost 30 years off and on. My path has taken me from Karate, Wing Chun, Ninjutsu, Aikido, Wing Chun- not a typo... yes I returned to Wing Chun, Kali and Muay Thai. What was I looking for because each art had pros and cons for many situations?
After reading this book, I applaud the Bruce Lee foundation and Teri Tom for an excellent book on simplicity- the art of JKD. I have wanted this art for years but have been burned out trying to find great instructors.

Of course most people giving their reviews here will have their opinion, and if it does not match their invested years Martial Arts, you will get a bad report of this book.

Well I'm here to tell you that with all my invested (good or bad) years of learning I feel this is one of the best books in my expanded library!!
Simple and I know this works, I've seen Bruce Lee move!
Oh by the way, I am not connected to JFD or this organization in any way, I hope to change that in the future.
I will dedicate my training to this lead punch until this technique is mine!!!!
Thank you.

Please Don't Fuss Over It.......2006-12-12

I love dissecting punching physics. A book that would lead me to my own exploration of that would be a wonderful thing. Or; any teacher that would want me to make my own exploration of martial arts and stay away from politics would probably be what I need.
Need I say more ?

Good study of a technique; some loyalist myopia.......2006-09-17

Teri Tom, a loyalist of the Jun Fan branch, does a fine job breaking down this technique, as it was taught to her. She also quite painstakingly explores Bruce Lee's original notes and some of his original source material (boxing, fencing). This book suffers, however, from Ms. Tom's poor understanding of power transmissions of the systems that she disparages and disrespects, particularly wing chun (which she almost completely misunderstands), and other Asian systems which offer similar (if not superior) power using different physics. She also goes out of her way to spark controversy and conflict with jeet kune do itself, with chapters dedicated to "setting the record straight" for her branch. These problems aside, the book is pretty good.

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This young adult nature novel tells the story of the life of a crossbreed cat—the offspring of a mating between a large feral female house cat and a much larger wild bobcat. The story follows the adventures of the cat from the time of his birth in southern Wisconsin, his precarious and near-fatal experience in a flash flood, a rescue by a young boy who adopts him and their accidental separation in an incident which takes the cat far away to Arkansas, where he is hunted and mistreated by many people as he gradually travels overland toward home.

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Elegant and wonderful.......2001-10-22

I first read this book in the 3rd or 4th grade, and I am very grateful that I did. I believe I have read this book over 7 times, and will probably read it seven times more. Although the book has one of those odd "young adult" classifications, it reads quite well for an adult. It also, in my not-so-unbiased opinion, has withstood the test of time (originally published in 1967 or thereabouts). If you or your children have a love of cats, wildlife, America and/or adventure, or if you are already familiar with Eckart's inimitable narrative style, check this book out. You'll almost certainly have to buy it used, but fortunately, Amazon has several links available to do this. Special thanks to Allan Eckart himself, not only for writing this moving tale, but also for personally helping me to find a used copy. All in all, a much-cherished piece of my childhood.

Reader's Digest Condensed Books, Vol. 3: 1968 (One Upon an Island / Bush Baby / The Queen's Confession / Leafy Rivers / The Crossbreed)

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Reader's Digest Condensed Books, Vol. 3: 1968 (One Upon an Island / Bush Baby / The Queen's Confession / Leafy Rivers / The Crossbreed)
David Conover , Martin Woodhouse , Victoria Holt , Jessamyn West , and Allan W. Eckert
Manufacturer: Reader's Digest Association
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000BZ8PAQ

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THE CROSSBREED
Allan W Eckert
Manufacturer: Little, Brown and Company
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Binding: Unknown Binding
ASIN: 0575001720

Designer Dogs: Portraits and Profiles of Popular New Crossbreeds

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Designer Dogs: Portraits and Profiles of Popular New Crossbreeds
Caroline Coile
Manufacturer: Gold Street Press
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Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 1934533009

Once Upon an Island/Bush Baby/The Queen's Confession/Leafy Rivers/The Crossbreed (Reader's Digest Condensed Books, Volume 3: 1968)

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Once Upon an Island/Bush Baby/The Queen's Confession/Leafy Rivers/The Crossbreed (Reader's Digest Condensed Books, Volume 3: 1968)
David Conover , Martin Woodhouse , Victoria Holt , Jessamyn West , and Allan W. Eckert
Manufacturer: Reader's Digest Association
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Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000GSODVS

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Once Upon and Island, Bush Baby, The Queen's Confession, Leafy Rivers, The Crossbreed (Reader's Digest Condensed Books, Summer 1968 Selections)

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Once Upon and Island, Bush Baby, The Queen's Confession, Leafy Rivers, The Crossbreed (Reader's Digest Condensed Books, Summer 1968 Selections)
Various
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Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000UOG03M

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575 pages. 5 separate stories.

Reader's Digest Condensed Books (1968 - Volume 3 - Once Upon An Island, Bush Baby, The Queen's Confession, Leafy Rivers, The Crossbreed)

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Reader's Digest Condensed Books (1968 - Volume 3 - Once Upon An Island, Bush Baby, The Queen's Confession, Leafy Rivers, The Crossbreed)

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ASIN: B000MPG7EQ

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