William Wegman Man's Best Friend 2007 Wall Calendar

Book Description

Abrams is the exclusive publisher of William Wegman's calendars and this is a perennial favorite, featuring his lovable weimaraners in 26 color photographs.

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made my sister (a teacher) & her special needs kids happy!!.......2007-06-08

Although I didn't actually see the calendars,but from my sisters' reaction, they were a hit. She works with special needs kids and as a reward she'll give them a page of the calendar and they get very excited! I'm glad to bring some pleasure to the kids. They absolutely love dogs.

Adorable.......2007-03-22

This calendar is great! Anyone out there who owns this breed knows that they love to pose!

Happy as always.......2007-01-30

I have been purchasing the WW Calander every year for at least the last 5 years- the pictures are always adorable, and hold special meaning for my dad (the yearly recipient). I will continue to buy these calanders until they are no longer being made. Cheerio!

wonderful calendar.......2007-01-10

I really love these calendars, I buy one every year and they are becoming one of the few things I collect. The calendar is printed beautifully and would recommend for any Wegman fan.

Wonderful Wegman.......2006-11-13

The calendar is great, as they always are. I've never been sorry I purchased something that man created!

Book Description

Far from the madding crowd, Bali is the fabled tropical island where an ancient civilization thrives in the modern world. Whether you come here to trek the volcanoes, visit the island's many temples or simply laze on the beach and enjoy the nightlife, Bali provides the adventure of a lifetime.

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Beautiful & Informative!.......2006-06-25

This book contains excellent background information and descriptions of obscure attractions written by a team of expert authors along with photos of stunnning quality.
Practical information is found separately in the back of the book, and is somewhat dated. However, with Bali well set-up for tourism, you will easily find accomodation/transport of your choice anyway.
Highly recommended, even as a 2nd guidebook if you already have another guide stronger on practical details like Lonely Planet or Rough Guide.

The best guide on culture and history.......2006-06-06

I think this is an exceptionally good quality guide book for those who travel to Bali not just to lie on a beach or surf, but also for its amazing cultural and historical heritage, where every village and temple have their own story. The closest I can compare it with is Eyewitness Guide on Bali, but there is definitely more information in this guide. There is also an abundance of beautific pictures but they don't take full pages so you get much more text not sacrificing the aesthetics. This is a book for people who want to feel in a new place not like stupid foreigners but rather informed observers, understanding their performances, rituals, lifestyle, etc. You'll know exactly what village or place you want to stay in and why.
For practicalities you'll have to get Lonely Planet or Rough Guide though.

The Food of Bali: Authentic Recipes from the Island of the Gods (Food of Series)

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The Food of Bali
Beautiful photography!
Excellent!!!
Heinz
Excellent guide to Balinese cuisine

The Food of Bali: Authentic Recipes from the Island of the Gods (Food of Series)
Heinz Von Holzen
Manufacturer: Tuttle Publishing
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

General | Cooking, Food & Wine | Subjects | Books

ASIN: 0945971966

Customer Reviews:

The Food of Bali.......2003-10-23

Swiss-born chef Heinz Von Holzen has his finger in every cooking pot in Bali as the proprietor of two restaurants and operator of a cooking school (visitors can take an intensive half-day course which includes a provision-buying expedition to local fish and produce markets). Most warungs, restaurants, and hotels on Bali serve classic Indonesian fare: Von Holzen's Bumbu Bali and Kecak restaurants on Nusa Dua peninsula are the only establishments on the island devoted solely to authentic native cooking. A paean to Balinese culinary arts and culture, The Food of Bali reveals and shares the secrets of the Balinese kitchen for the very first time.
An outspoken champion of "Bali's real cuisine," Von Holzen designed this book for the cook who wants to learn about the social and historical context in which Balinese food is created and enjoyed. An extensive introduction explains how climate, geography, and centuries of outside influences (Chinese, Indian, Muslim, Portuguese, Spanish, English, and Dutch traders and invaders) have affected the evolution of this extraordinary diet. He gives would-be chefs much more than the breezy cookbook they bargained for: the first two-thirds of the book offers an intimate tour of Balinese life, household cooking practices, the cult of rice, and the local spice markets and stalls. We come to appreciate the tripartite role of food as sustenance, sacrificial temple offering to appease the gods, and essential ritual component of Bali-Hindu religious ceremonies. As with everything else on Bali, food is inextricably intertwined with faith-it may support mundane human life, but its essence also nourishes the revered,visiting ancestral deities during sacred rites and celebrations.
Divided into three parts, the "Food in Bali" division transports us to an island marked by natural abundance--graced with fertile rice fields, coconut plantations, tropical fruit trees, coffee bushes, flowers, edible wild greens, and fresh fish. Rice, always a subject of great passion, is the staple food of Bali: it thrives in the garden of the gods as the gift of Dewi Sri, the most widely worshipped and beloved deity on the island. The growth, preparation and consumption of food in Bali gives rise to lovingly crafted networks of shrines and a lifestyle of thankful daily offerings to the life-giving rice goddess: every face in Bali lights up with joy at the mention of her name. Von Holzen includes all aspects and rhythms of rice cultivation, from the new high-yield strains to the village "subak" cooperative which regulates rice production and apportions irrigation water for each community.
The second section, "Cooking in Bali," steps through the doorway of the family kitchen to familiarize us with Balinese eating customs and basic cooking equipment and utensils (a wood-fired stove, a blackened clay pot to steam rice and leaf-wrapped foods, and a second gas stove to boil water and fry). Like pirates prying open a buried treasure chest, we explore the contents of the fabled Balinese cupboard: Von Holzen rummages through wooden compartments holding a tantalizing array of unusual local spices, herbs, and seasonings (cloves, palm sugar, dried shrimp paste, chilies, candle nuts, and cinnamon bark). Tourists rarely get to glimpse Balinese life within the high walls of the family compound: here, we have eye-opening photos of villagers hand-making large ceremonial quantities of rice and meat-filled banana leaf offerings and rows of delectable chicken satés. The Food of Bali even penetrates a sacred innermost pavilion to capture white-robed priests enjoying a gorgeous, decorative feast within temple festival grounds.
The final segment, "The Recipes," enables you to recreate "the enchantment of Bali in your own kitchen at home" with Von Holzen's collection of easy-to-follow recipes. The beauty of Bali is reflected in the artistically prepared dishes shown in brilliantly photographed, full-page illustrations bursting with flavor. (These colorful gastronomical displays could incite an excitable reader to jump the first plane back to Jimbaran Bay to gorge on these favorite specialties firsthand!) Traditional Balinese chefs like to use a variety of flavors, textures, spices, and foodstuffs invariably supported by a secure round mound of local "nasi putih," (steamed white rice). We master the popular red, white, black, and yellow rice standbys: coconut rice, nasi goreng, and conical nasi kuning (yellow rice embellished with coconut milk, turmeric, butter, and chicken stock). Exotic tastes and new aromas attack your senses on every page as the authors cover the intricate preparation of the Balinese "base"-the sauces, condiments, and marinades that form the cornerstone of Balinese food presentation. Unfurl a banana leaf plate and fire up your coconut husk grill for a minced seafood "saté lilit" on lemon grass spears garnished with white frangipani blossoms! Recommended for travel and cooking aficionados alike, The Food of Bali celebrates Bali's "tropical bounty set in the shadow of the volcanoes"; it will tickle your taste buds and get your culinary juices flowing. Use its appendix of mail order suppliers to arm yourself with those hard to find ingredients and embark on a private, at-home Balinese eating escapade!

Beautiful photography!.......2001-02-05

My husband and I recently used our time share in Nusa Dua, Bali. It was a delightful experience, and this book is a wonderful souvenir of our stay on the island. The seafood at Jimbaron Bay was mouthwatering, and I can hardly wait to recreate some of the recipes in this book. It is unusual to find a book that combines the culture, beauty of the island, and food preparation as well as this does. It is a great buy!

Excellent!!!.......1999-06-15

My wife and I went on our honeymoon to Bali. We ate at the Ritz-Carlton, which sucked, and the Inter-Continental which was excellent, AND the local warungs. We enjoyed the warungs the most. But this book still helps give an understanding of Balinese cooking. Beautiful pictures show how elegant this simple cooking can be!!! Highly recommended. I've cooked a few of the recepies, wonderful! Come on over for dinner!!

Heinz.......1999-05-06

I'm afraid Dnet from Australia has fallen prey to the kind of PC liberal attitude that is every bit as ignorant as any conservative bias. My husband and I recently had the pleasure of taking a cooking class with Heinz, and I'm happy to report he is devoted to sharing the real cusine of Bali with the world. Heinz is married to a woman from Bali, and together they run perhaps the only restaurant on the island devoted purely to the cuisine of that country. At the restaurant, he clearly respects and adores his staff and they him. Dnet might not be aware the the majority of warangs on the island serve mainly Indonesian food with a just a few dishes from Bali. Heinz also has built up a network of sustainable farmers along with independent fishermen and shopkeepers to supply his restaurant. We were struck by by his compassion and understanding of the economic situation facing his fellow islanders, and his efforts to train a new generation of Balinese chefs who might proudly show the world their fine cuisine. In addition, Heinz is devoted to the conservation of the endangered sea turtles of Bali, and has used much of his money toward those efforts. Honestly, I wish people would try to learn a little more about an author before making smug snap judgements about him. Plus, the cookbook is pretty darn great.

Excellent guide to Balinese cuisine.......1998-08-17

During my visit to Bali and my stay at the Ritz Carlton, I was one of the few people who enjoyed a special Balinese meal prepared at my table by the Executive Chef Mr. von Holzen. I had the opportunity to read both his books and found them easy to follow and the finished product as depicted by the numerous pictures do not come close to the real beauty and appetizing dishes that Mr. von Holzen produces in real life. I highly recommend these books for any gourmet or someone who is interested in the Polinesian cuisine. Dr. Steve C. Kemiji

Bali: Island of the Gods (Passport's Regional Guides of Indonesia)

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collection of interesting stories of Bali

Bali: Island of the Gods (Passport's Regional Guides of Indonesia)

Manufacturer: Ntc Pub Group
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

General | Asia | Travel | Subjects | Books

Southeast | Asia | Travel | Subjects | Books

Guidebooks | Reference & Tips | Travel | Subjects | Books

General | Travel | Subjects | Books
ASIN: 0844289965

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collection of interesting stories of Bali.......1998-06-19

This book is organized as a collection of articles, covering Balinese history, culture, and regions. It also has a section in the back with info on accomadations etc. A good way to see if the culture and area intregue you, and to pick up more info about Bali before you visit. Nice because it doesn't focus on the typical "here are the 5 things to see if you are in fill-in-the-blank". A good secondary book to read before you leave, and keep at home.

Surya-Sevana: The way to God of a Balinese Siva priest (Verhandelingen der Koninklijke Nederlandse Akademie van Wetenschappen. Afd. Letterkunde. Nieuwe reeks)

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Surya-Sevana: The way to God of a Balinese Siva priest (Verhandelingen der Koninklijke Nederlandse Akademie van Wetenschappen. Afd. Letterkunde. Nieuwe reeks)
Christiaan Hooykaas
Manufacturer: Noord-Hollandsche U.M
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Unknown Binding

General | Hinduism | Religion & Spirituality | Subjects | Books

General | Other Eastern Religions | Religion & Spirituality | Subjects | Books

General | Science | Subjects | Books
ASIN: B0007IWNJG

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"Incomplete" champions of NASCAR.......2007-05-15

I was very disappointed with this book because it did not include the 1992 Champion Alan Kulwicki. To me his work ethic and perserverance was a great roll model for children and young adults. I think it was a shame that he was omitted and I returned the book for that reason.

2000 Auto Racing Analysis Stock Car Racing Racewinners and Champions : NASCAR and other Stock Car Motorsport Series

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Stock car winners and champions

2000 Auto Racing Analysis Stock Car Racing Racewinners and Champions : NASCAR and other Stock Car Motorsport Series
Auto Racing Analysis
Manufacturer: Progressive Management
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: CD-ROM

Racing | Automotive | Nonfiction | Subjects | Books

Motor Sports | Miscellaneous | Sports | Subjects | Books
ASIN: 1893472248

Book Description

Did you ever need the answer to a NASCAR or other stock car racing question? Who won a particular race? Who was champion of a series in a particular season? Would the answer be worth a quarter? How about LESS THAN ONE QUARTER OF ONE PENNY!

2000 Auto Racing Analysis' Stock Car Racing Racewinners and Champions: NASCAR and other Stock Car Motorsport Series on CD-ROM provides the answers. This EXCITING NEW PRODUCT contains over 12,000 racewinner and champion identifications, each at a cost of LESS THAN a QUARTER OF A PENNY!

Over 11,000 Racewinners and 700 Series Champions for over 50 Series! 2000 ARA Stock Car Racewinners and Champions on CD-ROM is just what every fan and motorsports professional has been looking for: an organized listing of major racewinners and champions in an EASY TO USE FORMAT. The answers to literally THOUSANDS OF QUESTIONS located in one REFERENCE SOURCE! Information not available from any other single source!

Fans and motorsports professionals alike can have a unique, unmatched and comprehensive resource at their fingertips on their computer. No other CD-ROM packs as much USEFUL INFORMATION into an easy-to-use format!

2000 Auto Racing Analysis' Stock Car Racing Racewinners and Champions on CD-ROM is a comprehensive, 300+-page reference resource covering the wide range of stock car racing competition, allowing the auto racing community to easily access chronological listings of racewinners in major series as well as listings of the annual champions of those racing series. Also included in nearly all cases are the car manufacturer identifications for the racewinners and champions.

2000 ARA Stock Car Racing Racewinners and Champions on CD-ROM contains the Racewinners and Champions listings for over 50 major current and defunct stock car racing series. Over 11,000 racewinners are listed, as are over 700 series champions! The major contemporary sanctioning bodies are covered: ARCA, ASA, NASCAR, UDTRA, and USAR plus several regional dirt late model series. All current NASCAR series are covered from their inception: ALL-PRO, All-Star, Dash, Grand National, Grand National North, Modified, Northwest, Re/Max Challenge, Southwest, Truck, Winston Cup, and Winston West.

Defunct sanctioning bodies and series are included as well, including NASCAR series no longer contested: All-American Challenge, Convertible, Eastern Late Model, Grand National East, Grand American, GT, Late Model Sportsman National, and Midwest Late Model. Defunct non-NASCAR series are covered, including AAA, American-Canadian Tour (ACT), ALL-PRO, ALL-PRO KISS, ALL-STAR, All-Star Stock Car Racing League, ARTGO, ASA Gran Marque, DDRA, NDRA, PROS, SAFE,USAC Stock Car and USAC Late Model, and WoO Late Model.

2000 ARA Stock Car Racing Racewinners and Champions on CD-ROM is reproduced using Adobe Acrobat Portable Document Format (PDF) software, allowing it to be viewed directly from the CD-ROM on Windows 95/98, Windows 3.1, OS/2, or Apple Macintosh systems.

Since 1983, Auto Racing Analysis has been providing its services to the motorsports community. Auto Racing Analysis' material has been quoted by ESPN on television and utilized in the television coverage of major racing events. ARA has been quoted in publications such as National Speed Sport News, AUTOWEEK, USA Today, Area Auto Racing News, ON TRACK, and Speedway Scene and has appeared in sanctioning body publications from ARCA, PSCR, NASCAR, SCCA, and USAC.

Customer Reviews:

Stock car winners and champions.......2007-01-23

This single computer CD, with 344 pages of text, is a valuable resource for the racing historian. It contains lists of race winners and series champions for more than 50 active and defunct international, national, and regional racing series. Naturally NASCAR is prominently featured, with results from 21 series such as Modified, Sportsman, Convertible, and Busch North in addition to the three current headline series. Not all NASCAR racing series are included; the old Short Track and short-lived Modified-Special series are among those omitted. Other sanctioning bodies whose winners and champions are tallied include the AAA (back to 1927), American-Canadian Tour, All-Pro, the All-Star League for eastern Modifieds, IMCA, and USAC. Quite a few dirt Late Model tours also have results listed. This CD is not for the casual fan as it contains no narrtive text or pictures, just lists of winners and champions.

The Complete Book of NASCAR STOCK CAR RACING

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The Complete Book of NASCAR STOCK CAR RACING

Manufacturer: Scholastic Book Services
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

Racing | Automotive | Nonfiction | Subjects | Books

Motor Sports | Miscellaneous | Sports | Subjects | Books
ASIN: B000CEAO5U

Product Description

From superspeedways like Daytona and Darlington to dirt tracks...from the Grand National to the Hobby division...you are there with drivers like Cale Yarborough, Fred Lorenzen, Parnelli Jones, and Richard Petty. Now, read the whole story of the fastest, most exciting sport in America today.