Crown of the Continent: The Last Great Wilderness of the Rocky Mountains

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A professional naturalist's incredible, personal portrait of America's largest and most pristine wilderness in the lower 48 states: the Northern Continental Divide ecosystem in Montana, Alberta, and British Columbia. This vast area includes two national parks in two countries (Glacier National Park and Waterton Lakes in Canada), three designated wilderness areas including the famous Bob Marshall Wilderness. This book describes the area's geology, wildlife, plant life, and crucial environmental issues with over 150 stunning photographs. A great gift!

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Crown of the Continent text!.......2006-11-11

Without a doubt, the finest piece of nature captured not only in stunning photographs (many by Ralph himself) however the text is a must read to capture the true escense of Ralph and his skills and talents as a naturalist.
Reading this book feels like your are walking right next to Ralph as he treks the widerness of Montana describing the surroundings through his eyes and knowledge that he possesses. No stone, plant, feather, or animal is left unturned. Well written! Fantastic reading!

A portrait of landscapes and seasons.......2005-05-06

Crown Of The Continent: The Last Great Wilderness Of The Rocky Mountains visually showcases the last large and wild ecosystem in the northern Rocky Mountains which ranges from parts of Montana and Alberta, to British Columbia. This is a land of national parks, wilderness areas, ecologically vital private lands, and an impressive array of soaring peaks, primal forests, spectacular waterways, and diverse wildlife. Crown Of The Continent is a portrait of landscapes and seasons, flora and fauna, captured in stunningly beautiful photography enhanced with an informed and informative text. Also available in a paperback format (1931832498, $19.95), Crown Of The Continent is essential reading for anyone with an interest in preserving and enjoying wild lands and pristine landscapes.

Never a better way to see the Crown as it is - awesome.......2005-02-10

This book literally brings alive the great natural resources of the Crown of the Continent. Author Ralph Waldt brings his passionate love of and commitment to the preservation and perpetuation of this unique and wonderful area. When you read his book, the experiences come alive and you can literally feel that you are by Ralph's side, "tramping" the wild places, seeing the environment with a richness born of personal involvement, a touching and tasting of the natural beauty and diversity of the Crown. If you have any interest level in being more a part of nature, this will help you realize your ambition, and propel you to new heights of engagement with the earth.

Captures the essence of the Rockies.......2005-02-10

I live in Montana. Ralph Waldt expressed what it's like to live here and walk those trails and see the animals much better than I ever could. Oh, and his photos are just awesome.

A feast for the eyes and the heart of the nature lover.......2005-02-06

This book contains some of the most beautiful pictures of the northern Rocky Mountains that I have seen. The author becomes your own personal guide as he takes you on a virtual tour of some of the most breathtaking scenes of the area. In the writing he shares the different facets of the landscape, animals, and character of each area. With its exquisite photography, Crown of the Continent is a highly recommended nature book and a real pleasure just to sit down and browse through.

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Fodor's Pocket Guides are designed for people who just want the highlights. They contain full, rich descriptions of major cities and resort areas around the globe and include the most worthy sights, the best restaurants and lodging, plus shopping, nightlife, and outdoors highlights--all in a handy, pocket-size package.

Fodor's Pocket Amsterdam gives you: All the basics you need to help you decide what to see and do in the time you have; smart contacts and detailed practical information, including the scoop on public transportation, local holidays, what to pack, and more; the very best dining and lodging in every price range; great recommendations for shopping nightlife, outdoor activities, and essential side trips; and detailed maps with sights, restaurants, nightspots, and hotels clearly marked.

An excellent choice for people who want everything under one cover." - Washington Post

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Good value.......2005-09-19

This booklet is a concise summary of important places to visit. It is not intended as a detailed book, but rather as the actual information you'll be holding in your pocket while doing your sightseeing. For planning ahead in detail, I recommend go to the internet.
Great map included with very detailed information

Helpful and concise.......2001-03-02

This is a very helpful guide that we found organized and well-indexed. You won't go wrong with this if you're visiting Amsterdam.

5-star map; 3-star book........1999-12-09

The map which comes with this book is nearly perfect - it has all the tram and bus lines except the ones changed since '98 (very little changes) and it is more accurate, more detailed, and includes more of the city than the maps available in the VVV (tourist information) in Amsterdam. I spent the summer in Amsterdam and this map was indispensable, especially since I was not living in the city center and my apartment was located off most maps.

The book, on the other hand, is great for listing ideas of things to see and do, but does not actually 'review' anything - the author basically seems to think _everything_ in Amsterdam is absolutely wonderful and worth seeing. This is a terrific attitude if you are there for a long time, but if you are planning a short visit, try to read one of the more critical books as well so you won't waste your time and miss the best things. Also, the book has not been updated recently, so several of the restaurants (vegetarian ones mostly) are no longer open (but, to be fair, I could not find _any_ guidebooks for Amsterdam in which all the vegetarian restaurants were still in business, including a pamphlet published only a few months before, since several had just gone under.)

Very Good Map.......1998-10-01

The map is excellent, very detailed, down to every street. And it's easy to read. The guide is brief, but helpful. Gives most of the essential information, all the museums and major attractions. We decided to order a second copy, in case our party wants to split up!

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Born in Austria in 1756, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart composed his first piece of music, a minuet, when he was just five years old! Soon after, he was performing for kings and emperors. Although he died at the young age of thirty-five, Mozart left a legacy of more than 600 works. This fascinating biography charts the musician's extraordinary career and personal life while painting a vivid cultural history of eighteenth-century Europe. Black-and-white illustrations on every spread explore such topics as the history of opera and the evolution of musical instruments. There is also a timeline and a bibliography.

Illustrated by Carrie Robbins.
Cover illustration by Nancy Harrison.

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inaccurate illustrations.......2007-06-25

The drawings in this book are inaccurate (instruments, the way they are held/they open, maps etc.). The artist did an awfully poor job on just about every illustration. It makes you wonder about the text! I was happy to buy this book as I thought the whole series was a great idea! But I wish the authors put more effort into this project and more responsibility.

Great book!.......2007-06-21

My daughter finally got interest in reading when she got this book as a present. I'm going to buy more books from this series for her.
Great for children over 8 years.

Great subject for a children book........2007-03-25

Great subject for a children book. I got this series of books for my daughter and she really enjoyes reading them. Great read and educational too.

Little Brave Ones: For Children Who Battle Cystic Fibrosis

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amberrae
Excellent book for young children with cystic fibrosis
I love this book
Such a sweet book....
An informative children's book for CF kids & their families

Little Brave Ones: For Children Who Battle Cystic Fibrosis
Carrie Lux
Manufacturer: BookSurge Publishing
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

Cystic Fibrosis | Disorders & Diseases | Health, Mind & Body | Subjects | Books
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ASIN: 1419617052
Release Date: 2006-03-08

Product Description

See a day in the life of a preschooler with CF.

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amberrae.......2006-04-04

I think this book is great. The perspective that it is written from makes it easy for a child to identify with and having the pictures of the treatments and all the children is great. I loved this book becuase it gives people of all ages a a little insight on Cystic Fibrosis.

Excellent book for young children with cystic fibrosis.......2006-03-24

I have a 5 year old with cystic fibrosis and he was so excited to see pictures of other children having to do what he does every day - use a vest, nebulizer, take enzymes, etc. He just kept repeating "just like me". This has certainly helped him to not feel like he is the only one.

I love this book.......2006-03-24

This book is a wonderful tool to show your children with Cystic Fibrosis that they aren't alone. They aren't the only one in the world who needs to do these treatments. To be able to see all these children smiling is so beautiful. My son loves looking at this book and has me read it to him over and over. --Charla (A parent of a child with CF)

Such a sweet book...........2006-03-24

My 2yr. old son has CF and absolutely loved looking at the pictures of the other children doing what he does daily. I enjoyed reading it to him. What a wonderful learning tool to have for children and adults! Thanks

An informative children's book for CF kids & their families.......2006-03-15

This picture book tells the story of one day in the life of a little girl fighting Cystic Fibrosis. It was written in order to help these small but mighty few find a sense of commonality and see fun photos of other kids who are just like themselves. Kids will enjoy learning about others their age who do daily treatments, take many medicines, and have hospital stays, and hopefully feel not so alone in their battle.

The Rainbow Feelings of Cancer A Book for Children Who Have a Loved One with

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The Rainbow Feelings of Cancer A Book for Children Who Have a Loved One with
Carrie Martin
Manufacturer: Hohm Press
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 189077216X

Book Description

When Chia Martin was diagnosed with cancer, she found her daughter Carrie's artwork a catalyst to their communication. This beautiful, heartwarming book features Carrie's art and writing about the emotions evoked by her mother's illness. Describing her own fears, difficulties and hopes, Carrie doesn't tell her readers what to feel; rather, she gently invites them into her world, offering them an opportunity to speak, draw, or consider their own feelings. Children need to share their feelings and ask questions, especially in stressful times -- and this book subtly and warmly encourages conversation between children and those who love them. Over two million cancer cases are diagnosed every year in the U.S., so the number of children who must deal with a loved one's illness is growing; each can benefit from Carrie's story.

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The Rat Who Ran in Circles
Dan Johnson
Manufacturer: Next Leader
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

Product Description

This book will change your life...for GOOD. Stop running in circles and get down the road of life with forward momentum. Filled with fun facts and powerful truths, The Rat Who Ran in Circles will have you running with purpose instead of just running around. A quick read for quick change in life!

Weary warriors: Lessons from Christian workers who burned out

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Weary warriors: Lessons from Christian workers who burned out
Carrie Sydnor Coffman
Manufacturer: Apples of Gold
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Unknown Binding

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A Must Read Book.....WHO IS CARRIE?
Who is Carrie
A great book
have read this over and over!!

Who Is Carrie? (Arabus Family Saga)
James Collier , and Christopher Collier
Manufacturer: Delacorte Books for Young Readers
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0375895035
Release Date: 2001-12-26

Book Description

Carrie has been a kitchen slave in Sam Fraunces's tavern in New York City for as long as she can remember. But after she narrowly escapes a kidnapper, Carrie becomes more curious about her mysterious past. After all, she doesn't even know her own last name.

When her friend Dan Arabus comes to town, he talks about his dream of buying his mother's freedom with the Continental notes his father left him. Deciding to help Dan discover how much the notes are worth, Carrie finds herself eavesdropping on Thomas Jefferson, Alexander Hamilton, and President Washington himself. What's more, Carrie also stumbles upon the startling truth about her own family.

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A Must Read Book.....WHO IS CARRIE?.......2002-01-12

This fabulous book is about a kitchen slave named Carrie, who worked in Sam Fraunce's Tavern for as long as she can remember. After Carrie gets kidnapped and almost sold off to the West Indies, she realizes that she doesn't even know her own last name, or who her true family was.When Carrie's long time friend Dan Arabus comes to town, they talk about how Dan has alomost $300 in "notes" because Dan's father Jack Arabus fought in the Revolutionary War. So basically a "note" is an I OWE YOU from the Government.Jack Arabus died fighting in the Revolution so Dan got all of his fathers notes.
After talking to Dan, Carrie decides that she really has got to find out who she is, and if she is a slave or not.Once I finished reading this beutiful Historical Fiction Novel I then realized the hardships of slavery. I would recommend this book to all ages and bothe males, and females because this book was easy to understand, yet it was somewhat hard to read with the old 1800's accents and dialects of the Northern Colonies. Also elders would would probably remeber a little about slavery because this went on until the 1950's, ofcourse it was not as bad as it was in the 1800's but still slavery was indeed around then, so they could have a great time reading this book about how slavery was in the 1800's compared to the 1950's. I had to rate this book a four and one half stars because it was just a mystery until the very end and this just made me want to read it more and more so I could find out who carrie was and if she was a slave or not. Now you know how good of a book this was, and you should read it, and trust me, you will be more than happy that you read this amazing part of American History.

Who is Carrie.......2001-04-28

James, and Christopher Collier describe this period in history perfectly. This is not like other boring books that the last twenty-three pages of the book you finally start to get into it. This book captures you from the first sentence and doesn't let you go tell the last word. Then you still want to know what happens to her. Although this book is historical-fiction. Alot of it is true.

A great book.......2000-07-09

I think this book was great .The author did a wonderful job of adding history to his story. my favorite character was carrie because she was brave and snecky. she was so cool.

have read this over and over!!.......1998-07-03

Anyone who reads this book should be satisfied. It is engaging, not too long, and at the end you feel like you know the characters. Along with books War comes to Willy Freeman and Jump Ship to Freedom, the author has presented an interesting and realistic picure of the Revolutionary War. Carrie is a slave in a tavern in New York City. When her friend talks about freeing his mother, she becomes curious about her own family. In helping her friend, Carrie discovers some surprising things about herself.

American Quilt Renaissance : Three Women Who Influenced Quiltmaking in Early 20th Century

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American Quilt Renaissance : Three Women Who Influenced Quiltmaking in Early 20th Century
Bret, Andrea S. Norris, Fumie Ono, Carol Shankel, Niloo Imami-Payder, Rosalind Webster Perry, Carrie A. Hall Waller
Manufacturer: Kokusai Art
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000KQ2688

Death and Dying: Who Decides (Information Plus Reference Series)

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Death and Dying: Who Decides (Information Plus Reference Series)
Carrie Snyder
Manufacturer: Gale Group
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

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Book Description

Information Plus Reference books provide background, current and past statistics, judicial decisions, and legislation. Written at a tenth grade level.

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My Review.......2001-01-17

I am using this book for a "Big Debate" at school. I am using it for a persuasive essay. This book carries much needed information for all suicidal topics. From physcian assisted suicide, to suicide in general. This informational book has tables and graphs to go along with the great stories and suprising facts. Use this book if you are stumped on a writing or reading project.

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A wonderful read

Knowing Who Jesus Is
Carrie Mae Malloy
Manufacturer: Thornton Publishing
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: 0971959730

Book Description

Each of us strives, on a daily basis, to discover what it means to have tranquility and love in our lives. Have you ever stopped to really think about what your life would be like if it was filled with such an "inner peace"?

In this book, Malloy wants to share with you, what the Spirit of the Lord has shared with her. She wants to emphasize the realness of His Spirit and what impact His anointing will bring to your life!

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A wonderful read.......2003-07-11

I did not know what to expect from the book but I loved the title. It lives up to the title and more. I recommmend it to other christians.

Those who dared;: Stories of early days in our country,

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Those who dared;: Stories of early days in our country,
Carrie Hunter Willis
Manufacturer: The University of North Carolina Press
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Unknown Binding

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