By Duty Bound: Survival and Redemption in a Time of War
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  • Deeply Compelling Story - History of Jim Crow South as Intriguing as Viet Nam Story
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  • By Duty Bound, survival and Redemption in a Time of War by Ware and Engel
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By Duty Bound: Survival and Redemption in a Time of War
Jr. (CA. Ret.), Brig. Gen. Ezell Ware , and Joel Engel
Manufacturer: Dutton Adult
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ASIN: 0525948619
Release Date: 2005-03-07

Book Description

The inspiring, true story of a top soldier who survived Jim Crow only to land in a struggle for survival beside his racist white captain after they were downed in Vietnam

Raised in the segregated South, Ezell Ware was determined to excel beyond the lines drawn by white power brokers. He became the top recruit in his Marine training class; having grown up without running water, electricity, or sufficient food, he wasnÂ't daunted by military life. He eventually earned a chance to join the ArmyÂ's helicopter pilot program, realizing his dream of flying. It was a role that would change his life, and the life of an unlikely partner in valor at the height of the Vietnam War.

Downed by enemy fire while on a mission over thick jungles, Ware and his badly injured captain endured a three-week descent into hell, with one canteen and little defense against countless deadly forces. But when his captain revealed his membership in the Ku Klux Klan, their situation took a turn that surprised them both—and put Ezell on the road to becoming a general.

A unique memoir of heroism and humanity, By Duty Bound captures a crucial chapter in American history through the eyes of one of its most remarkable witnesses.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Deeply Compelling Story - History of Jim Crow South as Intriguing as Viet Nam Story.......2007-08-31

I received this book from the author as a gift, having met him when he was speaking to an organization of families of service members who lost loved-ones in Afghanistan or Iraq.

The author is extraordinarily charismatic and inspiring and this book provides wonderful insight into the life-experiences that made him the man he is today. While I had learned about Jim Crow laws in high school history, this book provided deeper insight into the harsh adversity, resignation and palpable fear that so many black Americans faced. The author paints vivid pictures both of his upbringing and his service in Viet Nam.

In response to the 2-star rating (Boddy): I found myself wanting to read the next installment of this story when I finshed, but that in no way detracted from this book - rather it illustrates its strength. America is blessed to have leaders like General Ware!

5 out of 5 stars House from Wisconsin.......2007-08-11

I gave this book the highest rating because I liked it,I liked it alot. I have often read books using this style, main event and reflections on youth. Ware and Engel did a terrific job presenting each story. I have often read books with this format but I didn't reflect on my own youth. Although quite different I began thinking about the ways I used to earn money as a child. Race for me was Native Americans and Whites. When I was in Vietnam in 1968-1970 (two tours) I understood the bond that war brings together and dissmisses beliefs and values for a stronger emotion, survival. I would read another book by this team if one would come out and recomend it to my friends.

5 out of 5 stars By Duty Bound, survival and Redemption in a Time of War by Ware and Engel.......2005-11-30

What a wonderful, fast moving, history bound, uplifting and riveting book this is! It isn't a blood and guts war story, nor is it a gun-ho military brainwashing trip. It is a rich, absolutely rich story about being black in America during the 40s, 50s, 60s- today, having dignity and honor, with a burning desire to achieve a goal and a determined spirit to live life with honesty and compassion. It is extremely humane and positive in a world that often seems rather bleak and discouraging. Compelling is the word that comes to mind. Two exciting stories of this man's life, told in alternating chapters, had me turning pages as I discover the strength, compassion, and dignity of the human spirit. One reviewer stated that Ware's story lost speed after his rescue. I rather think that the reader missed the many points that were made, perhaps a bit subtle for him/her to understand. Hats off to Ware for telling his stories, and bravo to both he and Engel for putting his experiences into words. The men in my life (ages 16-70) are all receiving this book as a Christmas gift this year. I know they'll appreciate it!

5 out of 5 stars By Duty Bound.......2005-10-28

By Duty Bound is an excellent book. The style of writing was so compelling that from chapter to chapter I couldn't wait to find out what would happen in the next chapter, going from his life in Mississippi as a young man, to his and Burdetts ordeal in the jungle of Viet Nam. The story was so well written that you find yourself feeling the emotions of the characters. Ezell was so honest in revealing his achievements as well as his disappointments in his life that you can't help but gain a respect for him as man. I have read the book three times, and each time I have found it even more inspiring. I highly recommend this book no matter where you are in your life. It will inspire you to be the the best you can be, and to never give up.

5 out of 5 stars Total Commitment and Success!.......2005-08-10

Ezell Ware's book is difficult to put down once the reader begins this eye-opening, heart-tugging journey. You find yourself in the middle of two battlefields-one in Vietnam and one in the USA. The author does a remarkable job in moving the reader back and forth over the suspension bridge between those wars-- through a literal jungle in Vietnam and an unbelievable jungle of another kind right here in the United States of America-- all in one volume. After enduring a lifetime of hostility, having your helicopter shot down in enemy territory is immediately life threatening and horrendous; but facing the realization you have been flying with the enemy as well is mind-boggling. Each war zone involved human spirit, endurance, and heroic action. The fighting spirit of an American with a full measure of determination, patriotism, and true grit is what you get when you pick up this work. I salute American Ezell Ware for sharing his remarkable life and battlegrounds.


By Duty Bound: Survival and Redemption in a Time of War
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    The Times Atlas of World History (Hammond Concise Atlas of World History)
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    • The fifth edition has a different title
    • Illuminating
    • Best of many I looked at.
    • The key historical resource for every household
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    5 out of 5 stars The fifth edition has a different title.......2001-11-11

    Note that the latest (1999, 5th) edition is called the "Hammond Atlas of World History," and is available at Amazon.com. There is no mention of "Time" anymore, causing possible confusion. It is superb.

    5 out of 5 stars Illuminating.......2001-07-05

    In this day and age, where I find so many of us suffering from "historical amnesia", this book is an excellent reference to why our world is the way it is today. If you've ever wondered why that country's border is over here instead of over there, if you've ever wondered what all the fuss was about in what was Yugoslavia, if you've ever why some languages are so alike and why some languages sound like fusions of others, if you are not one of those people who believe the world came into creation after you were born, this book is for you.

    The next time you see "Gladiator", "Titanic", or any period film, look at this book and see what the world looked like then. It will give you a tremendous perspective that goes beyond the scope of the films. Who were those barbarians that Maximus was fighting and where did all those other gladiator slaves come from ? It's all here.

    4 out of 5 stars Best of many I looked at........1999-08-11

    I wouldn't rave forever like the dude from Providence about it. Some of the rivers are left unnamed on some of the maps as if they were not essentially formative during various times in history. With that caveat out of the way, I must have inspected 20 or 30 atlases seeking the most comprehensive historical atlas to help me through Gibbons' Decline and Fall... This is by far the best of the lot.

    5 out of 5 stars The key historical resource for every household.......1999-03-31

    This book reveals history with an unusual magnetism by its ingenious use of graphic arts. It conveys exponentially greater amounts of information in a single page than even a whole normally written book can. With beautifully crafted, 3-D-appearing maps and inviting use of color, this atlas puts you in an astounding overview of world history not obtainable from normal history publications. I think this book is an absolute must for every household with growing children and a wonderful tool for adults, as well. It's also the penultimate jumping off point for anyone wishing to study history further. And, I must say, it's absolutely perfect for those who hate history! They won't hate it after seeing this book. To give you an indication of my reaction to this book, I bought it now because I'd seen it years ago in our public library at a time when I was out of money. I never forgot it. It has remained one of the priorities I swore I'd attend to as soon as I got back in the money and so, after waiting all those years, I've finally bought my own copy of it. Not many better ways to use that long-awaited money than getting a book like this. I am not a history expert so I cannot possibly have checked this book for historical content. But I don't think that's an issue with this book. I think you'll still know many times more about world history after you're done with this book than without it, even if historians found some text entry or ancient border to argue over. By the way, if my writing style sounds a bit commercial, I really am customer of amazon.com, not a plant by the publisher or something. It's just that I spent a number of years as a typesetter and so have picked up a writing style common to advertisements. That's what we typeset all day long! Sorry.
    A Historical Atlas of the Jewish People: From the Time of the Patriarchs to the Present
    Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    • This atlas succeeds beautifully
    • a great bar mitzvah gift
    • Excellent Overview of History and Culture
    • Heavily researched, beautifully depicted, fascinating and encyclopedic
    • An excellent, informative and beautiful work
    A Historical Atlas of the Jewish People: From the Time of the Patriarchs to the Present
    Eli Barnavi
    Manufacturer: Schocken
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    Release Date: 2003-10-07

    Amazon.com

    A Historical Atlas of the Jewish People, edited by Eli Barnavi, is one of those rare books that can literally make a reader gasp with delight and horror. It may even be the best one-volume history of Judaism in print. Beginning with "The Migrations of the Patriarchs," and continuing to the present day, the book's chapters include historical maps, timelines, illustrations and photographs, and narrative essays by leading historians (such as Moshe Idel) that help readers not only understand but visualize the movements of the Jewish people. The editors have chosen not to structure the story as leading inexorably to the Holocaust and the rise of Israel, although both events are covered in some detail. Instead, they have depicted the rich variety of lives established by the Diaspora in such far-flung places as China and England, and have been equally attentive to the joys and triumphs of Jews, both in everyday life and in national cultures, as to the considerable tragedies Jews have endured. The text of this book is smart and readable, but the real joy of the atlas is its illustrations, many of which are rarely seen, such as 20th-century artist Abel Pann's depiction of the creation of Adam, "He breathed into his nostrils the breath of life." It's the kind of image that reminds you that life really is a gift, and makes you savor it. --Michael Joseph Gross

    Book Description

    The history of the Jews spans more than two millenia and encompasses most parts of the globe--an extraordinary saga which is set forth pictorially in this comprehensive, and richly illustrated and designed volume. With hundreds of brilliantly detailed maps, photographs, and drawings, and chronologies and commentaries by leading experts, A Historical Atlas of the Jewish People is both an authoritative reference work and a sumptuous gift volume.

    Customer Reviews:

    5 out of 5 stars This atlas succeeds beautifully.......2007-08-24

    Few of the world's peoples can boast of a history as long and as varied as that of the Jews, or one encompassing such a range of achievements and tragedy. It spans more than three millennia and has touched most parts of the globe. This text sets forth this history graphically-in nearly a thousand detailed and accurate maps, brilliantly reproduced drawings, photographs, and paintings; plus chronologies and commentaries by dozens of leading experts. The result is a triumph of the bookmaking art-a comprehensive and dependable reference work.
    Beyond the strictly historical, the Atlas also deals with many fascinating and important aspects of jewish culture-languages, literature, art, and music.

    5 out of 5 stars a great bar mitzvah gift.......2006-11-10

    great information, nicely displayed. i wish i got one for my bar-mitzvah!

    5 out of 5 stars Excellent Overview of History and Culture.......2006-04-24

    Professor Barnavi has done a great service both to Judaism and any students who are inclined to further their understanding of it. As a Christian proponent of this ancient faith upon which our own is based, I have found it an invaluable resource in my ecumenical studies involving history and development of Ancient and Modern Jewry and the vast knowledge accumulated over the thousands of years of its existance. It is a concise coverage of every age of its progression, along with a magnificent garnish of photographs and illustations which bring the entire process to life. I highly reccomend this book.

    5 out of 5 stars Heavily researched, beautifully depicted, fascinating and encyclopedic .......2006-01-20

    This gorgeous coffee-table sized book would alone get my five stars for its detailed but clear maps and its breathtakingly diverse array of figures and illustrations depicting the major events of over 3,000 years of Jewish history. As it is, it provides detailed, well researched and very readable historical synopses of Jewish life throughout the world over this period, with each folio (two facing pages) a separate topic. Each folio includes the historical synopsis, usually a map, a series of other illustrations, including photographs, art, and other figures, and at the bottom of every page appears a time line highlighting important dates relevant to the topic. The topics range from the dawn of Judaism to present-day issues in Judaism, from Chinese Jews to the Jews of King Solomon's era, to Jewish farmers in Eastern Europe. You need to see this book in its entirety to believe it. If you ever wanted to an excellent and fascinating introduction to Jewish history, I don't think you can get better than this rare, colorful, scholarly and very engaging book. I'm so enthusiastic about it, I've bought it as a gift three times over.

    5 out of 5 stars An excellent, informative and beautiful work.......2005-09-19

    This presentation of the history of the Jewish people through text, maps, charts, drawings, photographs, etc. is beautifully done. It is an excellent reference work for readers of all ages, a beautiful 'coffee table' book and a pleasure to use.
    The Times Concise Atlas of World History
    Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    • simple, interesting, useful.
    The Times Concise Atlas of World History

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    5 out of 5 stars simple, interesting, useful........2001-02-19

    Although this book is currently out of print I wholeheartedly reccomend that you get it if you can find one. For a brief overview of world history one could not find a more useful document. The narrative is at times quite insightful for such a broad range text, and the graphics are invaluable if you ever need to explain these points to anyone (including yourself).
    The Times Atlas of the Second World War
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      Past Worlds: The Times Atlas of Archaeology
      Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
      • Fantastic visual aid for class!
      • Excellent historical atlas
      Past Worlds: The Times Atlas of Archaeology
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      5 out of 5 stars Fantastic visual aid for class!.......2007-10-07

      I teach social studies and I've benefitted from this book as a visual aid for classes to appreciate more about ancient cultures.

      5 out of 5 stars Excellent historical atlas.......2004-05-05

      This is a very well done historical atlas covering the time from man's earliest origins to modern times. It may be a reprint or different edition by Collins of the Times atlas of the same name. It covers the period from 2.5 million years ago to the present, but 3/4 of of the space is devoted to the period up to 150 A.D., and the remaining 1/4 text covers about the last 2000 years, so the emphasis is mainly on the ancient world, as the title suggests.

      The articles focus on various topics and events during a particular period. For example, there are articles on "First Farmers of the Near East, 10,000-6,000 B.C.; Bronze Age Scandinavia, 2,000-500 B.C.; The Assyrian Empire, 950-600 B.C.; Egypt: The Pyramid Age, 3250-2000 B.C.; Han China, 200 B.C.-220 A.D.; Iron-Age Africa, 1000 B.C.-650 A.D.; The Aztecs and Their Ancestors, 900-1521 A.D.; Empires of the Andes, 800-1532 A.D.;" and many others. There is a good balance between articles on the east and the west, and even a couple of articles on what's known about the settlement of Polynesia and the Pacific Rim and the Maori settlement of New Zealand.

      Other features include a color-coded timeline at the beginning of the book, an extensive index of almost 30 pages, and a glossary of archaeological terms. The text was written by an international team of scholars of dozens of specialists. There are numerous photos, maps, and illustrations of towns, villages, temple complexes, cities and so on down through the ages. Many are done as cutaway or aerial views for a better perspective and understanding.

      One final feature of the book is a 25-page introductory section discussing how archaeologists used various methods, techniques of analysis, and interpretation in areas such as food, ritual, textiles, warfare, burials, settlement patterns, disease, and even underwater sites. This is a fine atlas to just browse or to read on whatever topics happen to interest you. Unfortunately, although not that old, the atlas appears to be out of print but is worth picking up used if you can find a copy.
      The Times Atlas of European History
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        The Times Atlas of World History
        Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
        • Beware! It's too intriguing!!
        The Times Atlas of World History
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        Customer Reviews:

        5 out of 5 stars Beware! It's too intriguing!!.......2004-12-02

        If you buy this book, give yourself at least a week of free time because once you open it, you're a goner. Curiosity, that insidious questioner, will keep you turning the pages from age to age, region to region, topic to topic; the incredible pictorial representations of the various stages of history kindle a wonderment and an appreciation of all the archeologists and historians, not to mention the cartographers, who have contributed to an amazing analysis of the development of our world.
        Hammond the Times Concise Atlas of World History, Fourth Edition
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          Hammond the Times Concise Atlas of World History, Fourth Edition
          Hammond
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          Combining original maps with lucid texts. The atlas of world history offers a comprehensive view of the story of humanity.
          THE TIME ATLAS OF THE WORLD HISTORY
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            THE TIME ATLAS OF THE WORLD HISTORY
            GEOFFREY BARRACLOUGH
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            The Times Atlas of World Exploration: 3000 Years of Exploring, Explorers, and Mapmaking
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              A Physicist on Madison Avenue
              Average customer rating: 2 out of 5 stars
              • Not for the lay person
              A Physicist on Madison Avenue
              Tony Rothman
              Manufacturer: Princeton Univ Pr
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              Customer Reviews:

              2 out of 5 stars Not for the lay person.......2003-05-25

              I picked this book after being impressed with Tony Rothman's "Instant physics" which was a great read. Unfortunately, Madison avenue is not for the average reader who is looking to enjoy wellthought and easily presented articles. It is a series of essays/articles on varied subjects related to physics(which can very well mean everything in and beyond this earth!), which Rothman wrote during his stint as a Reporter in American magazines. The introduction piece and the the first essay "Physicist on Madison avenue" is brilliant; it is full of wit and gives a rare peek into life of a brilliant physicist juggling the demands of the revenue-minded advertisiing world of magazines. It is a racy exhilirating read and Rothman throws in the use of statistics too in this essay. The next essay is on the "musical instruments" and how physics can influence the growth/development/refinement of musical instruments and what sort of potential impact it can have on music. It is a technical essay with stimulating philosophical insights. The most intriguing subject which ROthman covers in this book is the chapter related to the "seven arrows of time". I could understand only one arrow of time - which is the time as we all see. The others went above my understanding, but nevertheless it was a fascinating read and worthwhile to explore further. The remaining pieces are related to cosmology and is too technical with full of jargon. I could not complete those chapters.

              To summarise the first two chapters are fantastic. THe arrow of time chapter is intresting. The rest of it would delight somebody who can understand the cosomology/particle physics jargon well.

              Eco-Fun: Great Projects, Experiments, and Games for a Greener Earth
              Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
              • Chemistry on a budget
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              The earth they walk on, the air they breathe, the water they drink, the sun that gives them energy--not to mention animals and their very own selves: everything about our world excites children. And, with these 50 fun-filled, science-based environmental experiments, kids will discover more about how our planet works and how to make it better. Divided into five themes (earth, air, energy, water, and biodiversity), these activities show how each element operates alone and in connection with the others--and what effect it has on us and the environment. Here are real-life ecology projects to do at school or at home, and for the community. Helped by an abundance of lively illustrations, youngsters will become "supermarket sleuths," finding out where food comes from. They can build a solar panel, make recycled paper, construct a worm composter, and create a forest ecosystem in a jar. And when they're done with each section, they'll take an entertaining quiz or complete a puzzle. There's no better way to develop a child's intimate connection with nature.

              Customer Reviews:

              5 out of 5 stars Chemistry on a budget.......2001-06-24

              I am a teacher with few supplies at my disposal. This book showed me ways to use common items from a grocery store to demonstrate chemistry without spending a fortune or needing hard to find supplies. The book includes a section on safety, which is very important. It also describes why each experiment works the way it does. This book is best for the elementary or middle school science teacher.
              Lean Down Your Ear upon the Earth, and Listen: Thomas Wolfe's Greener Modernism
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                Lean Down Your Ear upon the Earth, and Listen: Thomas Wolfe's Greener Modernism
                Robert Taylor Ensign
                Manufacturer: University of South Carolina Press
                ProductGroup: Book
                Binding: Hardcover

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                ASIN: 1570034818

                Book Description

                In this ecocritical study of Thomas Wolfe's body of fiction, Robert Taylor Ensign explores how the celebrated writer's storytelling is founded on his dramatization—and apprehension—of the natural world's integral presence in human lives. According to Ensign, Wolfe, as ecoconscious as any American nature writer, conveyed a more emotionally vital natural world than did his contemporaries of the 1920s and 1930s. Ensign traces the engagement of Wolfe's characters with the nonhuman world to roots in a romantic tradition of American literature, as exemplified by Nathaniel Hawthorne.

                In Lean Down Your Ear upon the Earth, and Listen, Ensign contends that Wolfe's attitude toward nature has been obscured by the surface dazzle of his nature-drawn imagery. This approach to Wolfe's work, however, shows how nature provides not only structure, coherence, and integrity for Wolfe's narratives but also a source of stability for his characters amid an otherwise fragmented cultural landscape.

                Although Ensign identifies many modernist fictional elements in Wolfe's narratives, he finds that the romantic depth and emotional intensity of the characters' connection with the natural world challenges the conventional notion that modernist fiction's treatment of the relationship between protagonists and their environments is emotionally flat and detached. Ensign maintains that Wolfe's texts repeatedly suggest that the natural world can arouse the nature within us, evoking emotional responses that can be as uncontrollable as nature itself.
                A greener earth
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                  A greener earth
                  Evan Hill
                  Manufacturer: Society for the Protection of New Hampshire Forests
                  ProductGroup: Book
                  Binding: Unknown Binding

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                  ASIN: B0006WJCYW
                  Two Minutes a Day for a Greener Planet: Quick and Simple Things You Can Do to Save Our Earth
                  Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
                  • Small changes in our lifestyle to ensure our planet's future
                  Two Minutes a Day for a Greener Planet: Quick and Simple Things You Can Do to Save Our Earth
                  Marjorie Lamb
                  Manufacturer: Harpercollins (Mm)
                  ProductGroup: Book
                  Binding: Paperback

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                  ASIN: 0061040215

                  Customer Reviews:

                  5 out of 5 stars Small changes in our lifestyle to ensure our planet's future.......2002-02-06

                  Marjorie's book is your own personal environmental bible. It outlines the small things we can do in our daily lives, that reduce our impact on the planet. Little things with huge benefits, taking little or no time at all. Generally, people refuse to change old habits. It's the two minutes it takes to change one's mindset, rather than the miniscule amount of time it takes to carry out tasks that will ensure the safety of our planet for future generations to come. Most of all, Marjorie's suggestions are not only an environmental necessity, but in most cases are financial savers for all involved.
                  I thoroughly recommend this book to anyone wanting to reduce their personal impact on the planet, and to teachers wanting to educate children.
                  A great bathroom book... topics like saving paper, and reducing energy consumption are divided into chapters. Each chapter contains several 'one-liners' that can be scanned over, followed by more detail for reason's why one should follow each guideline.
                  MORE THAN WORTH THE VALUABLE PAPER IT'S WRITTEN ON :)
                  "And now a word from our planet ..." contest challenges students to sell ideas for greener earth. (Notice).(Brief Article): An article from: Rehabilitation Counseling Bulletin
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                    "And now a word from our planet ..." contest challenges students to sell ideas for greener earth. (Notice).(Brief Article): An article from: Rehabilitation Counseling Bulletin

                    Manufacturer: Pro-Ed
                    ProductGroup: Book
                    Binding: Digital

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                    ASIN: B0008ECLUK
                    Release Date: 2005-07-29

                    Book Description

                    This digital document is an article from Rehabilitation Counseling Bulletin, published by Pro-Ed on January 1, 2002. The length of the article is 615 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.

                    Citation Details
                    Title: "And now a word from our planet ..." contest challenges students to sell ideas for greener earth. (Notice).(Brief Article)
                    Publication: Rehabilitation Counseling Bulletin (Refereed)
                    Date: January 1, 2002
                    Publisher: Pro-Ed
                    Volume: 45 Issue: 2 Page: 126(2)

                    Article Type: Brief Article

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                    Building a greener future: architects begin to design with the earth in mind.: An article from: E
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                      Building a greener future: architects begin to design with the earth in mind.: An article from: E
                      Peter Archer
                      Manufacturer: Earth Action Network, Inc.
                      ProductGroup: Book
                      Binding: Digital
                      ASIN: B00092TZOQ
                      Release Date: 2005-07-28

                      Book Description

                      This digital document is an article from E, published by Earth Action Network, Inc. on December 1, 1993. The length of the article is 1318 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: There is a growing trend among architects to design homes and commercial buildings while incorporating environmental principles. These include the use of recycled materials and energy conservation.

                      Citation Details
                      Title: Building a greener future: architects begin to design with the earth in mind.
                      Author: Peter Archer
                      Publication: E (Magazine/Journal)
                      Date: December 1, 1993
                      Publisher: Earth Action Network, Inc.
                      Volume: v4 Issue: n6 Page: p19(4)

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                      Catalog of woes? While many catalogs impact the earth, greener alternatives abound.: An article from: E
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                        Catalog of woes? While many catalogs impact the earth, greener alternatives abound.: An article from: E
                        Phoebe Hall
                        Manufacturer: Earth Action Network, Inc.
                        ProductGroup: Book
                        Binding: Digital

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                        ASIN: B000842QO6
                        Release Date: 2005-08-01

                        Book Description

                        This digital document is an article from E, published by Earth Action Network, Inc. on September 1, 2004. The length of the article is 1297 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.

                        Citation Details
                        Title: Catalog of woes? While many catalogs impact the earth, greener alternatives abound.
                        Author: Phoebe Hall
                        Publication: E (Magazine/Journal)
                        Date: September 1, 2004
                        Publisher: Earth Action Network, Inc.
                        Volume: 15 Issue: 5 Page: 56(3)

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                        Just short of saving the world: why on Earth shouldn't researchers strive for a greener future?: An article from: Canadian Chemical News
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                          Just short of saving the world: why on Earth shouldn't researchers strive for a greener future?: An article from: Canadian Chemical News
                          Patricia D. MacLeod
                          Manufacturer: Thomson Gale
                          ProductGroup: Book
                          Binding: Digital
                          ASIN: B000NJLB8I
                          Release Date: 2007-02-15

                          Book Description

                          This digital document is an article from Canadian Chemical News, published by Thomson Gale on February 1, 2007. The length of the article is 1176 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.

                          Citation Details
                          Title: Just short of saving the world: why on Earth shouldn't researchers strive for a greener future?
                          Author: Patricia D. MacLeod
                          Publication: Canadian Chemical News (Magazine/Journal)
                          Date: February 1, 2007
                          Publisher: Thomson Gale
                          Volume: 59 Issue: 2 Page: 10(2)

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                          The way to greener greenery; Keeping a lush lawn that's easy on the Earth.(Sunday): An article from: Winnipeg Free Press
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                            The way to greener greenery; Keeping a lush lawn that's easy on the Earth.(Sunday): An article from: Winnipeg Free Press
                            Gale Reference Team
                            Manufacturer: Thomson Gale
                            ProductGroup: Book
                            Binding: Digital
                            ASIN: B000R3OMBS
                            Release Date: 2007-05-21

                            Book Description

                            This digital document is an article from Winnipeg Free Press, published by Thomson Gale on May 20, 2007. The length of the article is 1369 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.

                            Citation Details
                            Title: The way to greener greenery; Keeping a lush lawn that's easy on the Earth.(Sunday)
                            Author: Gale Reference Team
                            Publication: Winnipeg Free Press (Magazine/Journal)
                            Date: May 20, 2007
                            Publisher: Thomson Gale
                            Page: B6

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                            Inner blasts to greener pastures: A book of hope recorded by a transmitter on planet earth in symbol and image (1976-1980)
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                              Inner blasts to greener pastures: A book of hope recorded by a transmitter on planet earth in symbol and image (1976-1980)
                              Gary Cobine
                              ProductGroup: Book
                              Binding: Unknown Binding

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                              ASIN: B0007BAX0O

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                              1. Celtic Warrior: 300 BC-AD 100 (Warrior)
                              2. Cold Harbor: Grant and Lee, May 26-June 3, 1864
                              3. Contract Warriors
                              4. Deadly Brotherhood, The: The American Combat Soldier in World War II
                              5. Emancipating Slaves, Enslaving Free Men: A History of the American Civil War
                              6. Ernie Pyle's War: America's Eyewitness to World War II
                              7. Fighting for American Manhood: How Gender Politics Provoked the Spanish-American and Philippine-American Wars (Yale Historical Publications Series)
                              8. Five Tragic Hours: The Battle of Franklin
                              9. Fokker Dr I Aces of World War I (Osprey Aircraft of the Aces No 40)
                              10. Forged in Fire: A History and Tour Guide of the War in the East, From Manassas to Antietam, 1861-1862 (Miles, Jim. Civil War Explorer Series.)

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