Wild About Weather: 50 Wet, Windy & Wonderful Activities

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With its humorous approach, fascinating facts, great pictures, and cool projects, there's no better introduction to the often wacky world of weather than this. It covers all the ins and out of how weather works: atmosphere and air pressure; sunshine, rain, storms, and wind; and strange phenomena. Travel the globe to examine different climates and systems. Check out wild weather phenomena, including tornadoes and hurricanes. Keep a weather log, and make a real barometer, thermometer, and wind vane. Every chapter has a "Forecaster's Corner" that children can use to make their own accurate forecasts and a "Weather Challenge" sidebar. All this, and weather lore, quotes, and statistics will get (and keep) kids' attention.

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Love this book.......2007-01-10

My son, age 9, is a weather buff. He has several books on weather that he looks at often, but this one is his favorite. He has learned so much from this book and he loves the color photos throughout the book. It even inspired him to take his own cloud photos.

Nature! Wild and Wonderful (Meet the Author (Katonah, N.Y.).)

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Nature! Wild and Wonderful (Meet the Author (Katonah, N.Y.).)
Laurence P. Pringle
Manufacturer: R.C. Owen
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ASIN: 157274071X

Kinky Cats, Immortal Amoebas, and Nine-Armed Octopuses: Weird, Wild, and Wonderful Behaviors in the Animal World

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Kinky Cats, Immortal Amoebas, and Nine-Armed Octopuses: Weird, Wild, and Wonderful Behaviors in the Animal World
Raymond Obstfeld
Manufacturer: Perennial
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Which insect, from the moment she becomes pregnant, is eaten from the inside by her own brood until she is nothing but a dry husk? Which mollusk sometimes engages in sex so rough that its penis breaks off and is absorbed into the body of the female? Which fish, while still in its mother's oviduct, gobbles up as many as a dozen of its siblings so that by the time its born it is the only survivor?

There's a reason they're called animals they don't behave like people. The various ways they do behave, however, are fascinating, particularly when they're explained as entertainingly as they are in Kinky Cats, Immortal Amoebas and Nine-Armed Octopuses. Divided into 25 chapters on such subjects as marriage, adultery, divorce, incest and birth control, this extraordinary collection of bite-size bits of information will forever change the way readers look at their neighbors in the animal world.

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This scarce antiquarian book is included in our special Legacy Reprint Series. In the interest of creating a more extensive selection of rare historical book reprints, we have chosen to reproduce this title even though it may possibly have occasional imperfections such as missing and blurred pages, missing text, poor pictures, markings, dark backgrounds and other reproduction issues beyond our control. Because this work is culturally important, we have made it available as a part of our commitment to protecting, preserving and promoting the world's literature.

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The most comprehensive and helpful guide ever written for selecting and equipping a cruising sailboat

Whether you’re a coastal or offshore cruiser, you’ll find your most pressing concerns treated with the know-how that makes for skillful, confident cruising in Nigel Calder’s Cruising Handbook. The author -- one of the most respected marine how-to authors on either side of the Atlantic, and author of the universally admired Boatowner's Mechanical and Electrical Manual, -- walks you through all key technical and practical aspects of modern cruising systems and equipment, providing you with a summary of the skills necessary for safe, enjoyable sailing.

The first half of the book includes an easy-to-use tabular method for evaluating a boat's suitability for cruising; ideas for workable deck and interior lay-outs and organization; how to choose and configure suitable boat systems for cruising; and how to install gear for trouble free operation.

The book's second half teaches you boat handling skills; core navigational expertise; anchoring techniques; weather understanding; heavy weather expertise; and specific skills for long-term and long-distance cruising.

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Gotta Get It!.......2007-07-16

My husband and I currently own a CS30 that we race and cruise on the Chesapeake Bay. We have been seriously considering moving up to a 37-40 ft cruiser. We bought this book (among several others) to prepare for cruising. It is fantastic. He covers every topic imaginable in an easy to digest format. It is a resource you don't want to be without!

A must have for sailing cruisers.......2007-01-22

I wish I had bought this book before I bought my newest old boat - my personal survey would have been much more effective.

This book covers so much, so well. Mr. Calder obviously not only has the knowledge but the motivation to really think about what should go into each area. He covers choosing, maintaining, upgrading, and cruising a boat to just the right degree that if you had no other resources, this book would usually suffice. And he does this in such a relatively small book.

mostly about calder's boat.......2006-12-11

this is book about cruising in a sailboat but is mostly filled with pictures and references to his sailboat and what a great boat it is. i wanted a book about cruising after you have a boat.

Good manual and info on sailing.......2006-12-11

Well thought out and good graphics/photos. Solid marine related information and guide. A good book for the sail oriented seamen.

The Cruising Handbook is the reference manual to have.......2006-10-29

For cruising, Nigel Calder's book is the one that offers the most good information about a variety of cruising-related subjects. If I had to choose to keep only couple of books for boating, it would be this and Chapman's Piloting and Seamanship. This Cruising Handbook is especially geared for sailboats and covers all boat systems and the issues you are likely to encounter.

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No matter what your budget or whether it's your first trip or fifteenth, Fodor's Gold Guides get you where you want to go. In this completely up-to-date guide our experts who live in Thailand give you the inside track. Color planning sections help you decide where to go, with region-by-region virtual tours and cross-referencing to the main text, showing you all the things to see and do -- from must-see sights to off-the-beaten-path adventures, from shopping to outdoor fun. Fodor's Thailand will show you hundreds of hotel and restaurant choices in all price ranges -- from budget-friendly B&Bs to luxury hotels, from casual eateries to the hottest new restaurants, complete with thorough reviews showing what makes each place special. The Smart Travel Tips A to Z section helps you take care of the nitty gritty with essential local contacts and great advice -- from how to take your mountain bike with you to what to do in an emergency. Plus, web links, costs, and mix-and-match itineraries make planning a snap.

"The king of guidebooks." - Newsweek

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Nothing Spectacular........2002-12-13

Overall, I was satisfied with this Fodor Guide. Bangkok and Chiang Mai dining choices were very good. Shopping and signtseeing recommendations were disappointing.

A MUST BUY if traveling in and around Thailand!.......1999-05-30

Fodor does it again! This guide is very well put together and is a must have when visiting the 'Land of Smiles'. Fodor's Thailand puts on display the beauty and mystery of this wonderful country. Whether you are there for the wonderful sites, the delicious food, or the great bargains, DON'T leave your room without this book in your back pocket.

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Spiritual study groups have never been more popular among Christians of all denominations. Coming together to study, pray, and plan ways to serve the community can spark new ideas and deeper reflection in each member of the group. A Spiritual Formation Journal, designed specifically to complement both individual and small group contemplation, is the perfect place to further explore these ideas and carry them into our everyday lives.

As part of Renovaré's popular collection of resource books, A Spiritual Formation Journal is uniquely designed with an emphasis on five great Christian traditions: Contemplative, the Prayer-Filled Life; Holiness, the Virtuous Life; Charismatic, the Spirit-Empowered Life; Social Justice, the Compassionate Life; and Evangelical, the Word-Centered Life. Divided into weekly sections, the journal offers an inviting space for written reflection and prayer as well as inspiring quotes, thought-provoking questions, evaluation exercises, and group worksheets to encourage the examination and celebration of spiritual growth.

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A Journaling Aid.......2005-09-18

"A Spiritual Formation Journal" is just that--a journal in book form. It is divided in sections according to the author's (and Renovare's) categories of classic spiritual formation. Each section includes a quote from that category, and then copious room for journaling.

To the extent that the book encourages journaling and to the extent that it summarizes historical threads in spiritual formation, this is a very helpful book. However, for those used to journaling already, a yellow legal pad or a computer keyboard may be just as helpful. In other words, this is a fine place for a new "journalist" to begin, but not necessarily necessary for the student advanced in the art of journaling.

Reviewer: Bob Kellemen, Ph.D., is the author of "Soul Physicians," "Spiritual Friends," and the forthcoming, "Beyond the Suffering: The Story of African American Soul Care and Spiritual Direction."

be prepared.......2000-10-27

This is a journal. It is full of pages for you to write. If you are not used to journaling, this will be new for you. This book will assist you in your spiritual growth by letting you reflect. Made to be work with the Spiritual Formation Workbook, this book is helpful in reflecting the activities in that book. Get ready to write and reflect. I have not used mine personally. I do journal , but not in the format this requires.

Performing the Word: Preaching As Theatre

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Homiletics At Their Best
Authenticity Requires Intentionality
Performing the word:Preaching as Theatre

Performing the Word: Preaching As Theatre
Jana Childers
Manufacturer: Abingdon Press
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Binding: Paperback

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Homiletics At Their Best.......2005-10-12

There is simply no better guide to the performance of scripture and sermon out there. Childers' approach is simple, to the point and absolutely fundamental to anyone who wants to learn how to speak in front of a crowd, give sermons or read scripture. She uses frequent and poignant examples to make her point and draws extensively on her knowledge of theatre to show how this time-honored artform has direct applications for homileticians.

Authenticity Requires Intentionality.......2005-04-18

Looking at the title, traditional Christians may have a problem with the association of preaching with theater. Childers addresses this issue openly. She argues in her book that even though preaching is *not* acting, preaching can learn from actors.

Childers believes that preaching is not merely sharing a sermon manuscript, but rather is a transforming and theological event. Unlike acting though, preaching is a serious matter that involves theology. The problem is that preachers often times lack passion. She quotes Thomas Betterton saying, "Actors speak of things imaginary as if they were real, while you preachers too often speak of things real as if they were imaginary."

Theology is important to preaching-they work together in a "dialectical relationship, one shaping the other." (p. 25) Theology keeps preaching focused on matters of ultimate importance. There are three categories in defining the purpose of preaching: maintenance, persuasion, and encounter with God. Childers prefers the encounter model of preaching because she sees preaching as revealing God, even though this model does not exclude maintenance or persuasion.

Rather than trying to argue people into heaven, we should use lively preaching so that listeners are not on the defensive and to help people feel free to change. Preachers have often focused too much on the manuscript at the expense of the actual preaching event.

Preaching is an art form. According to Childers, the church often overlooks art as merely a tool to be used. We tend to think of art as novelty or propaganda. But art is more than that-it is the stuff of life. Preaching is an art form because it uncovers the ambiguities and incongruencies of life. Preaching and art both hold a "mirror up to life."

Some elements of theater are applicable to preaching:
1) Actions (or movement),
2) Distance (prevents people from going on defensive),
3) Performance --One problem is that many people are concerned with preachers performing. But performing means to "carry though to completion" Paying attention to performance means increasing intentionality which heightens authenticity.

Childers describes the three parts of the creative process in theological terms. The first phase is "Creation" which is when the preacher listens to what the text says. Incarnation is the second phase when the preacher joins with the text and becomes a third entity, just as the actor joins the script and becomes a new being. The third phase is "Transformation" which is a result of the union and changes the preacher.

Childers reviews some exercises that preachers can use in training for performance. She emphasizes the importance of voice training. A lot of people think that voice training will make them sound fake, but she says that, "The goal of voice work, in fact, is quite the opposite: to uncover the best you, the most natural you." (p. 60)

Following voice training is the subject of vocalics, or orchestration. Four elements of vocalics are rate, pitch, volume and the use of pauses. The key to good orchestration is variety. She shares a few good tips on pausing. Emphasis is also important for clarifying the meaning of a message. Changing the word that is emphasized can change the meaning of a sentence.

When a preacher reads a passage that is going to be expounded, he should imagine what kind of movement will express the flow of the text, and what kind of gestures depict it.

Like actors, preachers should internalize what they are reading. They should express the emotions of the text, and not sound like a "stained-glass-window voice." Childers talks about principles of interpretation when it comes to performing the Word. These include the willingness to listen to the text and subordinate our will to the will of the text.

Another critical element is that of concentration. Preachers tend to have the glazed gaze when they look at their audiences. They need to focus on what they are doing at the moment and "listen" to their audience.

Finally, Childers talks about the role of plot and blocking in preaching. Plot applies both to the sermon and the worship service itself. It has conflict, climax and resolution. And blocking can be applied to preaching because it makes sure that the audience can see what is going on.

See also my review on "Comedy and Preaching" by Joseph M. Webb.

Performing the word:Preaching as Theatre.......2002-02-22

This book is superb for all beginning homeletic students. Finally a book that gives us "How To" use our bodies, minds and
Spirit to give excellent holy ghost filled preaching from a pulpit. This book is a breath of fresh air from all the theology filled "wannabe" preaching techniques. Thank you Ms.Childers for answering the prayers of a fellow minister.
A must for every seminary student and Christian who looks forward to lively well presented sermons of the gospel. Bravo!!!

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Jana Thompson is just beginning what should be the best year of her life--her senior year. It's supposed to be amazing, but if the first few days of school are any indication . . . well, just buckle up and hold on. Guaranteed fiction!

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WoW.......2006-05-02

Jana's journal is not what you will expect. When you start reading think about your own life. Have you ever felt like she does, or what would you do if you were her. This book taught me a lot about myself. I was dissipointed when the story ended. I wanted to keep reading. I loved this book.

Jana's Journal = Excellence.......2002-08-03

I bought this book because I loved the cover, and I enjoy reading books written as journals. However, this is no ordinary journal-book. Although the beginning is slow, the excitement I got later on made up for it.

Jana is a senior in high school and thinks her problems are solved when she's the newest Miss Popular. However, she realizes that popularity isn't everything and soon ditches her new friends for her old ones, Annette and Sally. She also becomes friends with Brian, a college guy who is making up some credits at Jana's high school, and who helps with one of her classes.

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The thesis of this volume is that writing done by students who control their own topics, who have genuine purposes for writing, and have a real, known audience, is quite different and valuable in its own right. It forms a rich source of information about how young students think, manage their social interactions, and use language with competence to get things done. By selecting dialogue journal writing as a corpus for analysis, it is possible to observe children's communicative competence in using written language purposefully, apart from their ability to master a particular form of writing. The central argument is that dialogue journal communication represents a kind of personal literacy, prior to and more comprehensive than the particular literacies emphasized and assessed in schools. The contents include a practitioner's view of the practice itself and a summary of the research study methods developed to analyze interactive written conversations.

Dialogue Journals in the Multilingual Classroom: Building Language Fluency and Writing Skills Through Written Interaction (Writing Research)

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Dialogue Journals in the Multilingual Classroom: Building Language Fluency and Writing Skills Through Written Interaction (Writing Research)
Joy Kreeft Peyton , and Jana Staton
Manufacturer: Ablex Publishing
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This volume focuses on the use of dialogue journals in classrooms with students from diverse language and cultural backgrounds whose proficiency with spoken and written English is limited. The companion volume to Dialogue Journal Communication (Ablex, 1988), it carefully describes, from a teacher's experience, how dialogue journal writing can be effectively implemented in the multilingual classroom, with practical tips for starting and maintaining the practice, exploiting the benefits, and avoiding the pitfalls. It presents a model of researchers working in close collaboration with teachers and shows the development in the journals of individual students, with extended examples of student and teacher writing so that teachers can see research results that are not hopelessly extracted from the context in which they were produced. At the same time, it has a strong research orientation.

Writing Our Lives: Reflections on Dialogue Journal Writing With Adults Learning English (Language in Education)

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Writing Our Lives: Reflections on Dialogue Journal Writing With Adults Learning English (Language in Education)

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Antiulcer activity of digitrall: A polyherbal drug in rats.(Research Letter): An article from: Indian Journal of Pharmacology

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Antiulcer activity of digitrall: A polyherbal drug in rats.(Research Letter): An article from: Indian Journal of Pharmacology
U. Jana , D. Bhattacharyya , S. Bandopadhyay , S. Pandit , P. Debnath , and T. Sur
Manufacturer: Thomson Gale
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Release Date: 2005-12-15

Dance as a fitness activity: the impact of teaching style and dance form.(Illustration)(Statistical Data Included): An article from: JOPERD--The Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance

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Dance as a fitness activity: the impact of teaching style and dance form.(Illustration)(Statistical Data Included): An article from: JOPERD--The Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance
Karel Fromel , Gareth Stratton , Jana Vasendova , and Robert P. Pangrazi
Manufacturer: American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (AAHPERD)
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This digital document is an article from JOPERD--The Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance, published by American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (AAHPERD) on May 1, 2002. The length of the article is 3259 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.

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Title: Dance as a fitness activity: the impact of teaching style and dance form.(Illustration)(Statistical Data Included)
Author: Karel Fromel
Publication: JOPERD--The Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance (Refereed)
Date: May 1, 2002
Publisher: American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (AAHPERD)
Volume: 73 Issue: 5 Page: 26(6)

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Dear Mom: Remembering Our Mothers
Patricia Jana Hassler
Manufacturer: Austin House Press
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Author and teacher Patricia Jana Hassler provides a unique, thematic day book of memories documenting the life of her 1950's mom. She guides the reader through the universal experiences of family love and heartbreak with humor, warmth and wisdom as we observe a woman caught between her feuding husband and father, learn the secret of a 42-year marriage, and witness the emptying of a house filled with a half century of memories. When her mother dies following a 20-year bout with Parkinson's disease, the author must confront the loss of her family home, her mother, her past.

Each chapter is followed by a reflective letter to Hassler's dear mom and a list of memory prompts to help adult children record memories of their mothers, whether living or not.

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Eibhear Walshe, Kate O'Brien: A Writing Life.(Book review): An article from: Irish University Review: a journal of Irish Studies
Jana Fischerova
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ASIN: B000UC27LS
Release Date: 2007-07-25

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This digital document is an article from Irish University Review: a journal of Irish Studies, published by Thomson Gale on March 22, 2007. The length of the article is 1584 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.

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Title: Eibhear Walshe, Kate O'Brien: A Writing Life.(Book review)
Author: Jana Fischerova
Publication: Irish University Review: a journal of Irish Studies (Magazine/Journal)
Date: March 22, 2007
Publisher: Thomson Gale
Volume: 37 Issue: 1 Page: 269(4)

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