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The Breathing Earth (Deep Green Planet)
Renato Massa , Monica Carabella , and Lorenzo Fornasari Manufacturer: Steck-Vaughn ProductGroup: Book Binding: School & Library Binding ASIN: 0817243097 |
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Breathing Planet (Language Library)
Manufacturer: Blackwell Publishers ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover ASIN: 0631142886 |
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Breathing Planet.
John Gribbin Manufacturer: see notes for publisher info ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback ASIN: B000M3OAJ2 |
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Breathing Planet.
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At the Grave of the Unknown Fisherman
John Gierach Manufacturer: Simon & Schuster ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback Similar Items:
ASIN: 0743229932 |
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Proving that fishing is not just a part-time pursuit, At the Grave of the Unknown Fisherman takes us through a year with America's favorite fishing scribe, John Gierach, who dedicates himself to his passion despite his belief that "In the long run, fishing usually amounts to a lifetime of pratfalls punctuated by rare moments of perfection."Beginning with an early spring expedition to barely thawed Wyoming waters and ending with a New Year's Eve trip to the Frying Pan River in Colorado, Gierach's travels find him fishing for trout, carp, and grayling; considering the pros and cons of learning fishing from videos ("video fishing seems a little like movie sex: fun to watch, but a long way from the real thing"); pondering the ethics of sharing secret spots; and debunking the myth of the unflappable outdoorsman ("masters of stillness on the outside, festering s***holes of uncertainty just under the surface").
With an appreciation of the highs, the lows, and all points between, Gierach writes about the fishing life with wisdom, grace, and the well-timed wisecrack. As he says, "The season never does officially end here, but it ends effectively, which means you can fish if you want to and if you can stand it, but you don't have to." As any Gierach fan knows, want to and have to are never very far apart.
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Wonderful reflections on life and fishing ..........2007-01-11
Fly Fishing Meat and Potatoes.......2004-01-23
Well, whatever you want to call John Gierach, "trout bum", or "avid fisherman" there is no doubt that he is a fine fisherman. He writes about fly fishing in a no nonsense kind of way. He doesn't sugar coat anything. You get a meat and potatoes image of fly fishing that's wry, funny, sentimental, and informative. As a Midwesterner, I really relate to his blue collar style, which is one of the reasons why Gierach continues to be my favorite fly fishing author. You're more apt to read fishing stories that involve old beat up trucks rather than fancy SUV's. If this is your first Gierach book and you like his style, I suggest you also read "Death, Taxes, and Leaky Waders", which is a compilation of his favorite stories from his previous books.
Observant, wry & well written notes on the fishing life.......2003-09-02
His first book, Trout Bum, established his persona...a trout-obsessed fly-fisher who puts everything in life second to the sport. Whether or not this is actually true we don't know, but I suspect that it is pretty much accurate. Unlike most of the bums that I've known(ski bums, golf bums, bass bums) Gierach has managed to make a living from his obsession. I guess that this is a good thing for him...it certainly is good for his readers!
FUNNY - PARTS HYSTERICAL.......2003-07-29
John continues a strong streak.......2003-04-20
I could easily read this in an hour or two, but I'm reading these stories one-at-a-time because I want to enjoy each new story in its own space. I guess I'm savoring this book as if it was some fine wine or a great pastry...you simply don't gulp it down.
Thanks again for your fine writing, Mr. Gierach. The art of writing short fly fishing stories is a difficult one to master and Mr. Prosek, Mr. Leeson, Ms. Proulx, Mr. Luce, Mr. Babb, Mr. Proper, Mr. McGuane and Nick and Mari Lyons have all made the grade. I won't try to rank any of these fine contemporary authors (though Mr. Prosek's watercolors and Mari Lyons' illustrations (not all watercolors) add a fine edge to the text in their works).
Mr. McGuane notes on the slipcover that Mr. Gierach out fished him the last time they were on the stream together and that he would have been willing to give Mr. Gierach faint praise (if only to even the score), but Mr. McGuane - an honest fisherman (apologies to Sparse) - correctly rates the quality of this fine work (who would put a bad review on the slipcover, anyway?).
I own all of Mr. Gierach's works and this is one of his best. Literate, humorous, and a nice guide for those of us who are a bit younger . . .we can see how a little more living helps hone an individual's perception of the important things in life.
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The Oxford Picture Dictionary - Teacher: Teachers Edition
Jayme Adelson-Goldstein , Norma Shapiro , and Renee Weiss Manufacturer: Oxford University Press ProductGroup: Book Binding: Spiral-bound Similar Items:
ASIN: 0194700607 |
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A comprehensive, flexible, and up-to-date vocabulary reference and teaching tool for English language learning. The Oxford Picture Dictionary and its components create a highly teachable programme that can be used as a complete, four-skills beginning course, or as a language development supplement and practical reference. h4span style="font-size: smaller; color: #ff0000"NEW /span Grammar Activity Book/h4
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The Basic Oxford Picture Dictionary: Teacher's Book, 2nd Edition
Jayme Adelson-Goldstein , and Norma Shapiro Manufacturer: Oxford University Press ProductGroup: Book Binding: Perfect Paperback Similar Items:
ASIN: 0194372375 |
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A new edition of this popular topic-based dictionary which focuses on everyday, key vocabulary.Customer Reviews:
the basic oxford picture dictionary (monolog).......2003-06-03
Not Creole.......2003-03-19
I think what you need is "The Basic Oxford Picture Dictionary (English/Haitian Creole Edition).
Just don't buy this book unless you're trying to teach or learn basic English.
Not Creole.......2003-03-19
Looking back, I think what I needed was "The Basic Oxford Picture Dictionary (English/Haitian Creole Edition). But the way you're pointed to this English version when you search on "Haiti" is misleading - no, make that incorrect.
Please don't make the same mistake I made and buy this book - that is unless you're trying to teach or learn basic English.
Nice Adjunct to more comprehensive Creole texts.......2001-12-30
I use this ESL book to teach Kreyol at Duke University!.......2000-08-07
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The Oxford Picture Dictionary for Kids (Teacher's Book)
Joan Ross Keyes , Dorothy Bukantz , and Judith A. V. Harlan Manufacturer: Oxford University Press ProductGroup: Book Binding: Spiral-bound Similar Items:
ASIN: 0194349985 |
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A picture dictionary for young children organized by topic.
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The Basic Oxford Picture Dictionary, 2nd Edition: Teacher's Resource Book of Reproducible Activities
Norma Shapiro , Jayme Adelson-Goldstein , and Fiona Armstrong Manufacturer: Oxford University Press ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback Similar Items:
ASIN: 019434469X |
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A new edition of this popular topic-based dictionary which focuses on everyday, key vocabulary.Customer Reviews:
What am good book! Me like much, papooshka!.......2000-01-13
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The Oxford Picture Dictionary for the Content Areas: Teacher's Book (Oxford Picture Dictionary for the Content Areas)
Dorothy Kauffman , and Gary Apple Manufacturer: Oxford University Press, USA ProductGroup: Book Binding: Spiral-bound Similar Items:
ASIN: 0194343405 |
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A picture dictionary for elementary school students.
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The Basic Oxford Picture Dictionary, Second Edition (Teacher's Book)
Jayme Adelson-Goldstein , and Norma Shapiro Manufacturer: Oxford University Press ProductGroup: Book Binding: Spiral-bound ASIN: B000RD7T04 |
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The Basic Oxford Picture Dictionary, Second Edition (Teacher's Resource Book) (Reproducible Blackline Masters)
Norma Shapiro , Jayme Adelson-Goldstein , and Fiona Armstrong Manufacturer: Oxford University Press ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback Similar Items:
ASIN: B000S27TJK |
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The Basic Oxford Picture Dictionary forms the core of The Basic Oxford Picture Dictionary Program. The program consists of a number of flexible, student-centered components which develop all four skills. As a whole the program provides a comprehensive, communicative approach to language development.Customer Reviews:
What am good book! Me like much, papooshka!.......2000-01-13
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The Oxford Picture Dictionary for the Content Areas Content Area Readers: Content Area Reader Teacher's Book (Oxford Picture Dictionary for the Content Areas)
Dorothy Kauffman Manufacturer: Oxford University Press, USA ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback ASIN: 0194309630 |
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Ten colourful 24-page books present content area readings in science, maths, history, and social studies.
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The Oxford Picture Dictionary for the Content Areas Content Area Readers: Content Area Readers Teacher's Book with Audio CDs (2) (Oxford Picture Dictionary for the Content Areas)
Dorothy Kauffman Manufacturer: Oxford University Press, USA ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover ASIN: 0194309746 |
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Ten colourful 24-page books present content area readings in science, maths, history, and social studies.
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The Oxford Picture Dictionary: Teacher's Book and Focused Listening Cassettes Pack
Jayme Adelson-Goldstein , Norma Shapiro , and Renee Weiss Manufacturer: Oxford University Press, USA ProductGroup: Book Binding: Spiral-bound Similar Items:
ASIN: 0194361004 |
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A comprehensive, flexible, and up-to-date vocabulary reference and teaching tool for English language learning. The Oxford Picture Dictionary and its components create a highly teachable programme that can be used as a complete, four-skills beginning course, or as a language development supplement and practical reference. h4span style="font-size: smaller; color: #ff0000"NEW /span Grammar Activity Book/h4
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Lemons Are Not Red
Manufacturer: Roaring Brook Press ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback Similar Items:
ASIN: 1596431954 Release Date: 2006-08-22 |
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Lemons are not Red. Apples are red. Lemons are yellow. . . .Clever cutouts in the pages make a simple, original, and utterly beguiling introduction to color.Laura Vaccaro Seeger, whose The Hidden Alphabet dazzled critics and readers alike, introduces young children to color in this unique concept book with die cuts. The opening spread features a big, bright red lemon and the simple text, "Lemons are not RED." When the spread is turned an equally bright yellow lemon appears ("Lemons are YELLOW") across from a luscious red apple ("Apples are RED").And so it goes, from carrots that are not purple through reindeer that are not white, et al. The book ends with "The moon is not BLACK / The moon is SILVER / The night is BLACK / Good night! And the reader sees a tranquil night landscape and a house with the lights turned out.Customer Reviews:
Beautiful book!.......2007-07-08
A new (lemon) twist for flap books.......2007-05-04
My kids adore this book!.......2007-03-28
A favorite of Mom and Dad as well as the kids!.......2007-03-17
So cute for teaching colors!.......2005-09-19
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Lemons Are Not Red
Laura Vaccaro Seeger Manufacturer: Bt Bound ProductGroup: Book Binding: Library Binding ASIN: 1417761016 |
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