Child Welfare League of America Standards of Excellence for Residential Group Care Services (Standards Series)

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Child Welfare League of America Standards of Excellence for Residential Group Care Services (Standards Series)
Child Welfare League of America
Manufacturer: CWLA Press (Child Welfare League of America)
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Binding: Hardcover

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Health o Meter HDC100-01 "Grow with Me" Teddy Bear Scale for Babies and Toddlers

ASIN: 087868462X

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Ben and his family are slaves to Mister Tom until they plan a daring escape in the middle of the night and go south to Florida, to Indian territory. They have a long and dangerous journey ahead. But maybe among the Seminoles, they will find a place of their own—and freedom.
“History and drama blend seamlessly in this advanced chapter book.”
—The Horn Book Magazine
Kim Siegelson was the 2000 Georgia Author of the Year for Children’s Literature. She won a Coretta Scott King Award for In the Time of the Drums.

Losing It All to Sprawl: How Progress Ate My Cracker Landscape (Florida History and Culture)

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Nostalgic look at old Florida and what has been lost.
Not a blade of grass left.
Offers Floridians and others hope for appreciating nature
What price, progress?

Losing It All to Sprawl: How Progress Ate My Cracker Landscape (Florida History and Culture)
Bill Belleville
Manufacturer: University Press of Florida
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Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 0813029287

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Nostalgic look at old Florida and what has been lost........2007-06-27

As a native Floridian, I have bemoaned the loss of the state I remember. Shopping malls and amusement parks have replaced much of what I think of as Florida. This book speaks to these feelings and should be read by anyone concerned about the rampant growth of our society which seems bent on destroying any sense of the past. At least we can glimpse what was once there through this well written and heartfelt book.

Not a blade of grass left........2006-09-21

My grandma says "there won't be a blade of grass left." Belleville explains why. A personal story of man who finds the true Florida, a people who scratched out a living in the early days and survived many hurricanes, only to be swept away today by developers. Highly recommended reading for anyone who is fighting urban sprawl.

Offers Floridians and others hope for appreciating nature.......2006-06-21

Bill Belleville is a documentary filmmaker and author specializing in conservation: how work has appeared extensively in magazines, has been anthologized in collections, and he's written many books, but LOSING IT ALL TO SPRAWL: HOW PROGRESS ATE MY CRACKER LANDSCAPE hits closer to home than many of his other books. Bill Belleville writes of his historic Cracker farmhouse and old neighborhood of central Florida even as it's being wiped out: any who have visited the area in the last few years will readily acknowledge the truths and observations in LOSING IT ALL TO SPRAWL. In addition to documenting the underlying social, political and economic forces at work in promoting sprawl, Belleville offers Floridians and others hope for appreciating nature.

Diane C. Donovan
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What price, progress?.......2006-03-31

Fifteen years the author lived in a 'cracker' house at the end of a dirt road and shared the solitude enjoyed by former occupants for more than seventy years. It was a perfect hide-away for a freelance environmental writer and film maker, where privacy was respected, where nature was sufficient unto itself and its creatures, and where the only compromises with modernity were indoor plumbing and electricity. Even the window unit air conditioner was redundant in a house designed in simpler times, well shaded and with natural cross ventilation.
One day the shrill back-up signal of earth-moving equipment shattered the tranquility, a nails-on-blackboard, unsettling sound that forewarned of loss of innocence to come. A new mega-mall is planned nearby, and already the landscape is denuded and sculpted to accommodate the thousands of cars, SUV's and service vehicles that would respond. "If you build it, they will come." (With apologies to W. P. Kinsella.)
Bill Belleville is an award-winning writer, the author of River of Lakes, A Journey on Florida's St. Johns River, Deep Cuba and Sunken Cities, Sacred Cenotes and Golden Sharks. His film making credits include an Emmy award for Wekiva: Legacy or Loss.
It was Belleville's cracker house and his story, and the story of those who lived there before. But in a larger sense it is my story and yours, all of us who have witnessed the sacrifice of the playgrounds of childhood and the sanctuaries of memory at the altar of 'progress.' But we don't have to write it. Bill Belleville has done it for us with the same beauty and poignancy that marked his earlier works, but this time with righteous anger born of loss.
A wonderful, compelling, intensely personal book that reminds the rest of us of what we, too, have lost, and leaves us asking "What price, progress?"

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Pure Gold: Bobby Bowden An Inside Look
Steve Ellis , and Bill Vilona
Manufacturer: Sports Publishing
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Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 159670120X

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Pure Gold brings together 25 former players, staff members, and coaches to provide first-person insight into the all-time winningest coach in NCAA Division 1-A college football: readers travel the interstates and back roads with Barnes and Bobby Bowden as they spread the word of FSU football; longtime secretary Sue Hall describes the so-called CEO of Florida State football; Tom Osborne, a legendary college football coach himself, reveals what it is like to coach against Bobby Bowden; former Bowden assistant and Georgia head coach Mark Richt retells the life-changing effect Bowden's first meeting with FSU players following the death of Pablo Lopez had on him. FSU president T. K. Wetherell, who once played football under assistant coach Bowden, remembers what it was like to take orders from Bobby. Wetherell reflects on his playing days and on the time he saw Bowden at his most vulnerable, in the days that followed the tragic death of his grandson, Bowden Madden.

Bobby Bowden's Tales from the Seminole Sideline

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Seminole fans will appreciate the stories

Bobby Bowden's Tales from the Seminole Sideline
Bobby Bowden , and Steve Ellis
Manufacturer: Sports Publishing
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Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 1582614067

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Bobby Bowden is spending what should be his retirement years gathering victories and collecting more fodder for stories that must be told between staff meetings, film study, cross-country recruiting trips, and even the tackling of hundreds of footballs and posters that daily await the signature of NCAA Division I-A's all-time winningest coach. For the architect of one of college football's great dynasties--14 consecutive seasons of Associated Press top five finishes -- his rocker is a swivel chair that swings easily to his right so that even with the next season six months away, he can study opponent's game tape that almost always fills the large projection screen that dominates his office. His porch is an office crammed with more than 300 books he uses to break from the pressures as the coach of one college football's most recognized programs. It boasts a view of Doak Campbell Stadium, where as an assistant coach and head coach he has been a Seminole for more than 31 years. It is down there and on legendary road trips to Nebraska, Clemson, Florida, and so many other places that gutsy trick plays were called and executed, leading to Bowden's nickname a the "Riverboat Gambler." It is where plays that only Bowden would dare try, including some he now regrets attempting, have unfolded. It is also where the final results of amusing and unexpected events on the recruiting trail were written. They are substance for stories that should not, and will not, wait for retirement. Readers will be among the group that gathers around as Bowden tells his Tales from the Seminole Sideline.

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Seminole fans will appreciate the stories.......2004-11-30

This thin book gathers a good number of stories about Florida State head football coach Bobby Bowden, and the team itself.

While not a serious study of the rise of college football in America, or at least Tallahassee, it does focus on the ways in which Bowden lives his life, and the resulting success of the FSU football team in the last 15 years. It focuses strongly on the period after 1990, when the team successfully finished it seasons among college's best year after year.

With stories that last only a few paragraphs or so in most cases, this will entertain a Seminole fan for a short while, but it won't satisfy a desire for an in-depth look into the football program that Bowden has built over his successful, long tenure at FSU.

Amidst a Storm of Bullets: The Diary of Lt. Henry Prince in Florida, 1836-1842 (Contribution (Seminole Wars Historic Foundation), No. 1.)

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Valuable eyewitness account of the 2nd Seminole War.

Amidst a Storm of Bullets: The Diary of Lt. Henry Prince in Florida, 1836-1842 (Contribution (Seminole Wars Historic Foundation), No. 1.)
Henry Prince , and Frank Laumer
Manufacturer: University of Tampa Press
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

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Valuable eyewitness account of the 2nd Seminole War........1999-01-28

Not since Dr. Motte's "Journey Into Wilderness" have we had such a valuable eyewitness account of the 2nd Seminole War. Lt. Henry Prince was in the 4th Artillery, and saw some of the major actions of the war. He was at Camp Izard with General Gaines in early 1836. Although we have plenty accounts of that action, Prince gives a lot of details that are not mentioned in other accouts, like Seminoles dressed in soldier uniforms to trick the soldiers. He also gives more details on Col Parish's shooting of Lt. Ward at Fort King, and gives a very different view than what is written in "The Army & Navy Chronicles." Prince is a West Point graduate and officer in the field, and has a very different perspective that Dr. Motte's "Journey Into Wilderness." The Prince diary came to us by an interesting set of circumstances. It was a loose collection of papers found in an attic trunk up north. The owners brought it down to the Dade Battlefield wondering if it was of any value. Unfortunately it took 20 years from that time until finally getting published. The sale of the diary to the Florida collection at the University of Florida was negotiated, and Prince's handwritten notes were transcribed and edited for publication. The published book includes Prince's interesting sketches as well. Prince's diary was invaluable for finding Powell's Town on the Withlacoochee River. (Osceola's hideout during the war.) An interesting archaeological survey was done and can be found in Brent Weisman's book, "Like Beads on a String." (Out of print, but found in many used book stores in Florida.) I would say the one of the big drawbacks of the diary is that it is left much as Prince wrote it. Although this captures the flavor of an officer scribbling notes in the field, even Laumer's footnotes will help little if the reader is unfamiliar with some of the military terms and abbreviations. Without knowledge of some of the duties and details of the Army, you may get confused. Also, Prince's handwriting must have been difficult to read, because of some confusion of names and words. There is a Col. Wanch mentioned, when it is most likely Col. Warren of the Florida Militia. But overall, Frank Laumer has done an invaluable service by making this available to researchers and historians of the Florida War. --Okahumpkee

Florida's Seminole Wars1817-1858 (FL) (Making of America)

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Decent book, poor price

Florida's Seminole Wars1817-1858 (FL) (Making of America)
Joe Knetsch
Manufacturer: Arcadia Publishing
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

ASIN: 0738524247

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Among the most well known of Floridaís native peoples, the Seminole Indians frustrated troops of militia and volunteer soldiers for decades during the first half of the nineteenth century in the ongoing struggle to keep hold of their ancestral lands. While careers and reputations of American military and political leaders were made and destroyed in the mosquito-infested swamps of Floridaís interior, the Seminoles and their allies, including the Miccosukee tribe and many escaped slaves, managed to wage war on their own terms. The study of guerrilla warfare tactics employed by the Seminoles may have aided modern American forces fighting in Viet Nam, Cambodia, and other regions. Years before the first shots of the Civil War were fired, Florida witnessed a clash of wills and ways that prompted three wars unlike any others in Americaís history, although many of the same policies and mistakes were made in the Indian wars west of the Mississippi. ÝÝ

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Decent book, poor price.......2003-12-20

This title covers the history of all three of Florida's Seminole Wars in average detail. Illustrated with period artwork, the format is somewhat similar to an Osprey publication, without the color plates. Because the book touches upon all three of the wars, the detail given to each is sorely lacking. This is more of a cursory examination of the Seminole troubles, more suited to the neophyte than the buff. Mahon's Second Seminole War is still the best title for that conflict, and there are other titles that cover the First Seminole War (Heidler and Heidler's Old Hickory's War comes to mind).

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A scholarly, accessible study.......2002-07-12

The Black Seminole Legacy And North American Politics 1693-1845 by educator and historian Bruce Edward Twyman is a scholarly, accessible study of fugitive slaves who fled to Florida and formed alliances with Native peoples, mostly Seminoles. Known as "Black Seminoles", these independent-minded people had a profound effect on the politics of Spain, Britain, and the United States especially from 1693 to 1845. The influence that Black Seminoles had on United States presidents, and the particular contributions of the Black Seminole leader Abraham, are scrutinized in depth in this fascinating account that delves deep into an often-overlooked side of American history. Ideal for both academia and the non-specialist general reader with an interest in Native American Studies, The Black Seminole Legacy And North American Politics 1693-1845 is highly recommended reading.

Rand McNally 2007 Orlando street guide: including Orange and Seminole counties and portions of Osceola County

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Great Driving Aid

Rand McNally 2007 Orlando street guide: including Orange and Seminole counties and portions of Osceola County

Manufacturer: Rand McNally & Company
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Spiral-bound

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Rand Mcnally 2007 Road Atlas Florida (Rand McNally Road Atlas)

ASIN: 0528859366

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Really Helps!.......2007-01-20

I am a new resident to Orlando, so I needed something to find my way around the downtown area. This book is great to keep in the car to help with getting around town or finding alternate routes. It is a very detailed map which is great, and it's not confusing! The best part about it is the index where you can look up the street that you are trying to locate and it will tell you exactly which page to go to. Also, it has a list of schools and the area in which they are located, which was great for me since I wanted to know the locations of schools before I moved here. It also has a list of post offices, shopping centers, golf courses, libraries, hospitals, parks etc. which has been so nice to have in the car when I'm trying to find something close by.

I would recommend this street guide to anyone! It is worth the money for sure!!!

Great Driving Aid.......2007-01-11

I work in a business where I drive all over Orlando, from St Cloud to Sanford, Winter Garden to Melbourne, and usually I know where I am going. However, there are a lot of areas, especially downtown, that can become confusing. This book has helped me everytime I've been turned around or lost. Not only that, but I also have used the book to help others when they are lost. It's a great driving guide, and I recommend that anyone who drives in Orlando (or is planning to drive in Orlando) get it.

Seminole Glory: A Look Back at Florida State's 1993 Championship Season

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Seminole Glory: A Look Back at Florida State's 1993 Championship Season
Steve Ellis
Manufacturer: Sports Publishing LLC
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 1582617643

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In the tradition of the previously successful "Instant Championship" series from Sports Publishing comes Seminole Glory: A Look Back at Florida State's 1993 Championship Season. From the pages of the Tallahassee Democrat, the home newspaper in Florida's capital, come the stories and photos capturing FSU's remarkable National Championship Season. Democrat columnist Steve Ellis takes readers from the ecstasy of their thrilling Kickoff Classic victory over Kansas to the agony of their loss to Notre Dame in the "Game of the Century" to the triumphant joy as Scott Bentley's fourth-quarter field goal in the Orange Bowl gave Bowden his first national crown. Also included are up-to-date feature stories, allowing Seminole fans to catch up with where their heroes are today. Players highlighted include Heisman Trophy winner turned NBA guard Charlie Ward, NFL Man of the Year and Super Bowl winner Derrick Brooks, freshman sensation turned NFL star Warrick Dunn, powerful fullback William Floyd, receiver Matt Frier and linebacker Ken Alexander. In addition to box scores for every game and season statistics, the book includes a chart which details the NFL careers of members of the 1993 team. With award-winning photography that takes readers inside the locker room and onto the field throughout this memorable season, Seminole Glory is sure to be a winner amongst FSU fans.

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A Delightfully Different Observer's Companion.......1998-09-12

I am sorry to see that this work is currently out-of-print (c. 1998) as it is, as the title states, a rather unique guide to exploring the night sky. Unlike most others of it's kind, Beyer's work truly places its emphasis on the stars themselves and their seasonal position as opposed to their constellations (although this information is certainly included). It truly is a delightful astronomical companion for the more serious amateur observer, with many interesting bits of lore and science about individual stars that I've never encountered elsewhere.

This is an excellent guide while viewing stars........1998-02-23

Very readable star guide. Includes locations, meaning, lore, history, and descriptions of the brightest stars in the night sky. Great to have with you while looking through your scope!

The Star Guide a Unique System for Identifying the Brightest Stars in the Night Sky

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The Star Guide a Unique System for Identifying the Brightest Stars in the Night Sky
Beyer Steven L
Manufacturer: Little Brown & Co.
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000LC0IQI

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