Driftwood Valley: A Woman Naturalist in the Northern Wilderness (Northwest Reprints Series)

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Driftwood Valley ý Worth Re-Reading.......2001-06-28

I have an autographeed copy the ©1946 edition of Driftwood Valley. I had the privilege of growing up in the same rural Pennsylvania town as Ms. Fletcher. When I was a teenager, I was employed by Ms. Fletcher to clean house for her one summer while she was away. She is a very nice woman with a remarkable background. She has set aside a nature conservatory in Northeast Pennsylvania which is open to the public. She has always been active in protecting the environment and wildlife. I re-read Driftwood Valley every couple of years and just love the adventure and challenges of this true-life story. What made it even more exiting for me is that the author was from my hometown.

A Field Naturalist's Classic.......2001-02-17

I am pleased to see this book has recently been reissued. I have an old, but treasured paperback copy. The author is observant of, informative about, and acutely responsive to the environment she describes. Having experienced winters in that region I would say she is especially adept at rendering the harsh, but radiant winters.

awesome.......2000-01-05

This book is an amazing journey into the frontiers of nature, exploration and science in the 1930's.

Move Over Annie and Tell Henry David the News.......1999-12-19

Do not buy one copy of this book! When you finish you will press it on a friend, who in turn will press it on another. In a month it will be out of the county; in two out of the state. You will not see the book again and you will sorely miss it. So buy two copies: one for re-reading, one for evangelism.

Driftwood Valley is easily the best book written on an outdoor theme by a woman. Why it remains buried in obscurity is a wonder. The best contemporary writing in the genre connot match it. Pilgrim at Tinker Creek comes close; but to read the two books successively is to realize the limitations of Annie Dillard. Stanwell-Fletcher stands in better company with Thoreau. In her depictions of winter life in particular she approaches the master. One is reminded constantly of "The Pond in Winter", "Brute Neighbors", and "Winter Animals". There is some of the grandeur of Thoreau's contemporary, Francis Parkman, in her prose, too, when she lifts her eye to sweep the horizens of the immense British Columbian landscape.

Ultimately, this is a big, confident, heroic book. No trembler in the world's genetically reductionist sphere is Theodora Stanwell-Fletcher. She sees Heaven's glory shine, and revels in it. So will you when you read this most neglected of American masterpieces!

A last note: Ms Stanwell-Fletcher is a graduate of Mount Holyoke College. I learned this from the bookjacket of the original edition I picked up for a dime at a yard sale. Having spent a year at Mount Holyoke as an exchange student, I took special heed of this and called their library seeking information. Was she still alive, etc. But no one there had heard of her! Later, a friend in South Hadley went to the alumni office, learned that she is indeed still with us, and was able to forward a fan letter to which she received a gracious thank you. I would suggest that any Holyoke grad reading this get the book, read it, contact your alma mater, and demand that they honor this lady. Ms Stanwell-Fletcher deserves it!

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Driftwood Valley : A Woman Naturalist in the Northern Wilderness
Theodora C. Stanwell-Fletcher
Manufacturer: Ballantine Books
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000UKEZ9C

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This year in the life of provocateur and cerebral rock star Brian Eno covers four recording projects caught in different times in their evolution. Some artists involved are U2, David Bowie, and James.

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Insight into a great mind..........2006-03-01

Fun, fast read. Eno is a pioneer and true rennaisance man. Recommended for anyone acutely interested in the music and art worlds, particularly those places where they intersect.

Delightfully Intimate.......2006-02-25

This is a great read - Eno is very honest and open... Plus it is amazing how busy but also how laid back is at times. It's full of great insights.

Like Good Food.......2005-08-11

This is a wonderful book. It reminds me of some of my favorite foods. . . I wouldn't mind snacking on them for a moment or two, having a normal meal of them-- or maybe even a large, feast-like meal-- what's my point? Eno's diary is easy to read, and fun, and is perfect for browsing for a moment or two, or for more involved reading sessions. If you are interested, there are "story-lines" that develop-- relationships, projects, points of view-- so there is a sense of coherence in spite of the brevity of some entries. An added dimension is the kind of people mentioned and described-- from David Bowie to the members of James. It is very interesting to hear people like these described and discussed in intimate detail.

After reading a few pages of this diary, you will feel famous, too!

think.......2004-10-28

my well-worn copy was purchased when the book came out. a fan of eno from his roxy music days, he lead the pack in being ahead of the pack when it came to ambient music, among other things. that's why they call it 'avant guarde' folks - the advance guard, going where it's dangerous, well ahead of the rest of the followers.

for those that only gave the book a one or two star review, put it down early, etc., in short, they just don't get it, and most likely never will. that's ok. you can lead a horse to water...

forget eno as musician, producer, artist, educator, etc. , first and foremost he is a thinker, a man of ideas. his article in "wired" a decade ago said, in short , "there is not enough africa in computers". what do culture and technology have in common? what do art and life - heck, forget about life - what do art and death have in common? read the book. find out.

my copy is dog-earred, with a good number passeges underlined. why does one do that? because it reinfornces ideas one already posseses, often by putting them in a new light. and if you already have a penchant for thinking, eno may help sharpen some of those fuzzy thoughts. or even make them fuzzier, if warranted.

'oblique strategies' was a thought process eno developed with a collaborator to find new, creative ways of dealing with the issues that arise in any creative endeavor. 'oblique' and 'strategy' say much about eno's analytical mind, but if one listens to his contributions and colaborations with jon hassell or talking heads, you'llknw he brings more to the table than analysis.

here are some of his thoughts: "culture is not different from this: it is an ivitation to you to engage with a different world, a world of your and someone else's imagination. without your active engagement in that invitation, nothing happens. you are never actually a passive consumer of culture, because the only sense in which the verb 'to consume' has any meaning inthis context is when it means 'to agree to engage with'".

so, engage. consume. read this book. and fight the good fight.

marc english
austin, texas
shaman@marcenglishdesign.com

Not for everybody - great book for producers.......2003-11-06

If you are a record producer or a musician interested in production you are certainly familiar with Eno's work. Have you ever wondered what his routine is like? Well, I did. The book gave me an idea of how he works on a project, how ideas are created in his studio and how he works with musicians.

The book is his diary of 1995 and it is focused on his work, not so much his personal life. There are no juicy gossips and no confessions. It is mostly cold and impersonal. Steps were clearly taken to preserve his personal life. And you have to ignore some of the obvious embelishing (c'mon, Brian, if you are such a good cook, shouldn't you own a restaurant instead?).

But if you are involved in music you will get a glimpse into the tools and processes that make this man one of the great creative minds in contemporary music. And also understand where some of his shortcomings come from.

It is the closest thing to being a guest in his studio for a week.

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Single author collection of poetry.

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A must have for new mothers
Great book for new parents!

Swollen Ankles & Blowfish Kisses
Maria Emami
Manufacturer: iUniverse, Inc.
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0595377270

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Being a parent is not easy and certainly not without tears or pain, but to love and be loved while sharing life with that new person is a fantastic feeling and words fall short in description.

This book is a celebration of the miracle of birth in so far as it brings together a wide range of birth stories by various women from different walks of life. They show how these women experienced the various stages of pregnancy, the pain of birth, the joy of birth, but also, in very few cases, how they came to terms with the sad loss of the child.

The work is a valuable source of comfort, reassurance, and pertinent medical information. The book will be treasured especially by the new mother who will be reassured that she is not alone in her experience, however unique that experience will prove to be.

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Being a parent is not easy and certainly not without tears or pain, but to love and be loved while sharing life with that new person is a fantastic feeling and words fall short in description.

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Love it.......2006-03-01

This book is real and is great! I love how nothing is sugar coated!!! I would recommend this book to all Mother's and Father's!!!!

AWESOME and REAL!.......2006-03-01

This book is fantastic. I often wanted a book like this when I was pregnant. This book is written by real moms who have been through it and understand. I just received the book and its almost half read already. Its facinating to read and some of the stories and tearful and incredible. I highly recommend this book!!!

A must have for new mothers.......2006-02-28

This book is a wonderful collaboration of stories by everyday mothers. It invites you into the birth stories of many mothers from many generations. Each account is filled with the love of a new parent. Each story is recounted with the parents emotion of bringing a new child into the world -- the stories cover all new parenting experiences from adoption to multiple births. This is a must have for new mothers as it is a wonderful look into the reality of parenting. If you are not a new parent, the book will bring back memories of your birth experience and is a valuable addition to your personal library.

Great book for new parents!.......2006-02-28

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Swollen
Melissa Lion
Manufacturer: Laurel Leaf
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Binding: Mass Market Paperback

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ASIN: 0553494082
Release Date: 2006-02-14

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Samantha only wants to be loved. By her father, by her best friend, and now by the new boy at school, Farouk. The more time Sam spends with him, the more she can’t stop thinking about him. To escape, Sam runs track at school, finishing every race, but never pushing herself to the limit.
Sam and Farouk spend afternoons at the beach where divers risk their lives to jump off high cliffs into the churning water below. Like the divers, Sam risks herself to be with Farouk, growing more and more attached to him, longing to feel safe enough to let herself go and show her true feelings.

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Very Realistic.......2005-02-26

Samantha or "Sam" as she is called, is a young lady who runs track at her school. She explains how running makes her body feel alive and the different sounds it makes when she is running and how she is motivated to get better. She gives her passion up when the new boy in school Farouk, pays her attention. He arrives the same day the most popular boy in school (Owen) dies. And so begins this tale in where Sam narrates her life at home with her unfaithful dad who is cheating on his girlfriend, her friendship with her best friend Chloe who cuts herself when she is depressed, and Sam's mother who since divorcing Sam's father lives in another city and communicates with her daughter through the phone and infreqeunt visits. This book touched me in how real it depicts a normal teenager's life and how easy it is to be hurt whether been a teenager or an adult. Sam's homelife and the ultimately love betrayal by Farouk the boy she thought who loved her as she loved him makes for a interesting and thought proving reading. Great first novel by Ms. Lion.

A great new author..........2004-08-16

Swollen is a story about first love: how it happens, what it feels like, and what it does to you. Sam is a great character; she's not the perfect daughter or student and she knows it, but she's strong and focused and never complains. Her home life isn't perfect either but she accepts it for what it is. Farouk and Sam's relationship is SO well documented, as Melissa Lion really focuses on Sam's feelings and thoughts. Reading this book was very nostalgic for me, because the characters were so real and their relationships reminded me of my own time in high school.

I'm looking forward to reading Melissa Lion's next book when it comes out. Her style is very comfortable, and her observations are sharp and truthful. I felt like she was writing just for me. I devoured this book.

Absolutely Brilliant.......2004-08-11

Loved it!! Haunting, poetic, & incredibly honest. Death, running, & the complexities of human relationships. Who could ask for more?

Alley of Trepidation: The Swollen Human Hive and Upchuck Blues

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Alley of Trepidation: The Swollen Human Hive and Upchuck Blues
Herman White , and Dak White Wulfe
Manufacturer: Xlibris Corporation
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ASIN: 1413431801

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Arthritis Pain Relief Subliminal NLP CD
Mind Design Unlimited
Manufacturer: Eternity Music Corporation
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Simply listening to this subliminal CD is an amazing and effective way to relieve arthritis pain. Play it in the background while you work, play, relax or sleep. Beautiful music and ocean waves are the only audible sounds you hear while powerful affirmations and hypnotic suggestions soak into your subconscious mind. You will notice immediate results. Within a day or so of use, you will feel your pain and swelling subside. This Subliminal CD was produced & created using the most sophisticated digital recording & processing available today. The background provides ocean waves & beautiful synthesizer music to enhance your relaxation. You hear no audible words or voices. You can allow this recording to play over & over again while you sleep, relax or prepare for sleep. This subliminal product contains hundreds of positive affirmations recorded onto one relaxing CD. Although the words aren't audible, they are there and they are powerful! The affirmations are masked by beautiful music & soothing ocean waves. Meanwhile, as you focus on something else, or just while relaxing, the subliminal affirmations take hold in your subconscious mind. The affirmations are powerful & designed to bring about safe, healthy & permanent changes in your life. With so many subliminal products on the market, be cautious to purchase only REAL subliminal recordings with NLP (NeuroLinguistic Programming) affirmations. Proper production, recording, scripting, & duplication are vital in creating such a powerful product. Use only the BEST! Trust Mind Design technology & expertise.

Diffusion Controlled Stress Relaxation of Swollen Rubber-Like Networks

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Diffusion Controlled Stress Relaxation of Swollen Rubber-Like Networks
D. E. Knibbe
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In the Swollen: poetry
Lisaann Lobasso
Manufacturer: 1st Books Library
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amazing.......2004-04-20

The is a true work of art, I felt like I was on an emotional rollercoaster ride, not knowing if I should be sick or scream in excitement. This book really took me beyond the place I was afraid to go.

Amazing.......2004-04-20

This is truly a work of art, the twist and turns of an emotional rollercoaster. I didn't know if I should be sick scream for joy. Very powerful imagery.

Poetry Connecting Heart, Soul, World.......2003-04-02

The poetry in LisaAnn LoBasso's "In the Swollen" compelled me to read deeper, like a siren song "read me, read me, connect with my images, resonate with my words, hold me and see me, hear me, taste me....."

While it reads as one woman's story, it is truly a story of connection and disconnection, wholeness and brokenness, fantasy and reality.

It's about inhaling and exhaling.

It's about beginnings and endings.

In other words, it's about life.

The characters that inhabit your space and the characters that inhabit the pages of "In the Swollen" could very well be drinking coffee together as we turn the pages and wonder, are we looking into a mirror or are we a part of the mirror?

Favorite selections include "Astute as a Two-Year-Old" which tells the tale, exactly, of the title; "Sweeping" read it out loud and listen carefully you will hear the echoing sounds of a broom across a linoleum floor; "Retreat" kept me waiting and wondering and curious right until the very end and at the same time, I continued to be waiting and wondering and curious.

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In March 2001, the National Institutes of Health issued the following warning: "The number of Web sites offering health-related resources grows every day. Many sites provide valuable information, while others may have information that is unreliable or misleading." Furthermore, because of the rapid increase in Internet-based information, many hours can be wasted searching, selecting, and printing.This book was created for medical professionals, students, and members of the general public who want to conduct medical research using the most advanced tools available and spending the least amount of time doing so.

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This is a 3-in-1 reference book. It gives a complete medical dictionary covering hundreds of terms and expressions relating to swollen lymph nodes. It also gives extensive lists of bibliographic citations. Finally, it provides information to users on how to update their knowledge using various Internet resources. The book is designed for physicians, medical students preparing for Board examinations, medical researchers, and patients who want to become familiar with research dedicated to swollen lymph nodes. If your time is valuable, this book is for you. First, you will not waste time searching the Internet while missing a lot of relevant information. Second, the book also saves you time indexing and defining entries. Finally, you will not waste time and money printing hundreds of web pages.

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