Florida Seashore Life: An Introduction to Familiar Plants and Animals (Pocket Naturalist

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Florida Seashore Life, An Introduction to Familiar Plants and Animals, is a must-have, reference guide for beginners and experts alike. Whether you're hiking along the coast, relaxing at the beach, or cruising along the shoreline, you'll want to take along a copy of this indispensable guide.

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The Pocket Naturalist card is a pocket-sized, folding card which provides simplified, easy-to-use reference to what everyone should know about familiar plants, animals, and natural history. Maps are included to highlight prominent sanctuaries and outstanding natural attractions. Every card is laminated so that it is waterproof and practical for use in the field. This card highlights over 100 of Florida's most familiar marine plants, sea stars, shellfish, crabs, fishes, birds, and marine mammals.

All Those Mornings...at the Post: The Twentieth Century in Sports from Famed Washington Post Columnist
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A Review From the Twenties into the Nineties

A Great Look Back at 7 Decades of Sports

The Soul of Sports Journalism

Like a visit with an old friend

A Washington Institution for 75 years

All Those Mornings...at the Post: The Twentieth Century in Sports from Famed Washington Post Columnist
Shirley Povich
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The Great Ones

ASIN: 1586483153
Release Date: 2005-04-05

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The greatest sports moments of the 20th Century-by one of the greatest sportswriters of the 20th Century

Shirley Povich was the Dean of American Sportswriters. As a columnist for The Washington Post for more than seventy-five years, he was an eyewitness to the most thrilling moments in American sports, including: the legendary 1927 Dempsy-Tunney "long count"; the celebrated 1938 race between Seabiscuit and War Admiral; the 1946 signing of Jackie Robinson by the Brooklyn Dodgers; Don Larsen's perfect game in the 1956 World Series; the Ali-Frazier fight of 1971; and the murder of eleven Israeli athletes at the 1972 Munich Olympics. But Povich's columns were about more than sports; they reflected the dramatic changes in American society over the course of the 20th Century. Driven by a strong sense of social justice, Povich called for the integration of major league baseball in 1939, and twenty years later he was still at it, attacking Washington Redskins owner George Preston Marshall for having an all-white team. For the 100th anniversary of his birth, Povich's children-David, Maury, and Lynn-and his colleague at the Post, former sports editor George Solomon, have pulled together this panoramic collection of Povich's most beloved columns. The result is a front-row seat to the most awe-inspiring sports moments of our American Century.

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A Review From the Twenties into the Nineties.......2005-11-12

Shirley Povich, the late sportswriter of The Washington Post, has provided us with a review of eight decades of some of his best articles. If you enjoy sports history, you will enjoy the anecdotes he has to tell you regarding the heavyweights of the sports world over eight decades of writing. Other writers are equally authoratative, but Povich was on the scene for a much longer period of time. He would often agonize over how to open with a column, but on October 8, 1956, he came up with a gem that read "The million-to-one shot came in. Hell froze over. A month of Sundays hit the calendar. Don Larsen today pitched a no-hit, no-run, no-man-reach-first game in a World Series." Mr. Povich was at Yankee Stadium during Gehrig's Farewell Address on July 4, 1939, and was in Baltimore when Cal Ripken broke Gehrig's record. I did find some annoying errors by the editors of the book. Page 131 lists the date of Larsen's perfecto as October 9, 1956. Page 220 has a bold-faced headline entitled "Facing Kofax" which has Sandy's name misspelled. Page 350 has Gehrig's consecutive game streak listed at 2,132. Also, Mr. Povich has an error on Page 366 when he lists Bobo Hollomon as a member of the Cardinals rather than the Browns when he tossed is no-hitter in his first major league start. I don't mean to pick on the errors, they are there, but the book rates five stars and is authored by a man who is honored in the writers' wing in the Baseball Hall of Fame. If you enjoy baseball history this book belongs on your shelf.

A Great Look Back at 7 Decades of Sports.......2005-08-03

I grew up in Washington reading Shirley Povich regularly. I read him for about 20 years in the Post. The interesting footnote to that is that he had "retired" before I ever started reading his columns!

The scope of this work is breathtaking. How many journalists coverd the 1924 Senators World Series as well as their last game in 1971. Oh and for good measure he covered the start of the Tiger Woods era as well. Did I mention he caddied for President Harding?

In an age when sports writers spend more time getting ready to be witty for ESPN shows, this book offers a wonderful insight into an era when sports writers worked a beat and REPORTED as well as offered commentary (and were actually writers). And Povich did both in a simple, straightforward style that was easy to digest with the morning coffee.

His opinions were straighforward too and he tackled tough issues like racisim in sports, long before other sribes in the press box dared take a side on a controversial subject.

The book is well edited with some nice historical context given to many of the works. Can't wait for Vol. 2, after all he wrote about 20,000 columns during his 74 year career at the post

The Soul of Sports Journalism .......2005-05-15

Rarely does a book take me very long to read, especially when its composed of a series of short pieces such as newspaper columns. Journalism isn't supposed to be literature, and sports writing particularly is mainly to give the doggone scores.

Then again, calling Mr. Povich a sportswriter is about as accurate as calling the Pope a good man.

Mr. Povich was the genuine soul of the almighty Washington Post, perhaps the most principled writer ever to grace the pages of any newspaper's sports section. He belongs in the very rare and esteemed company of great journalists such as Cronkite, Mencken, Twain and pehaps a few others.

Yeah, these pieces give you the story. What's more, you get the story behind the story. And it's done in language a 13-year-old can read and understand.

Knowing perfectly well how special this collection is, I read it as slowly as possible. Why rush a good thing? I'm sure Mr. Povich had to fight the daily deadline pressures to produce the work. The least we can do is savor his command of language and keen insight into human character.

Like a visit with an old friend.......2005-05-13

For almost 75 years Shirley Povich was a fixture on the sports desk of the Washington Post. He didn't exactly invent sports reporting, but he certainly help define it in a unique way. His style of reporting, his style of writing created a respect that went beyond sports. He used the sports world as a window on the broader world of America. Sports reflected the dramatic changes in American society over the course of the twentieth century from the depression, to war, to race, to everything else.

The problem with newspaper columns is that they get recycled with the rest of the paper. Only once in a while are a lifetime of columns lovingly collected by people who care (his children and a sports editor) and are published as a book.

If you are familar with the original columns, here is a visit with old friends. If you have not read the originals, here is the way that sports (and maybe everything else) should be reported.

This book is an absolute delight.

A Washington Institution for 75 years.......2005-04-10

An interesting conversation took place the other day. I mentioned to my grandfather, now in his early 80s, that I had just bought the new book entitled "All those Mornings...at the Post." And he responded with, "I grew up reading Shirley Povich."

My response: "So did I, and I am 25." And so did my father. That's the amazing thing about Povich - he linked generations. He wrote about stars from Walter Johnson to Michael Jordan and everyone in between.

As a freelance sports writer, and former sports editor of my college newspaper, the Towerlight in Towson, Md., Povich was my biggest inspiration growing up and I would be willing to bet that most other sportswriters or aspiring sportswriters feel the same way.

I tried to put in perspective to my wife how influential he was. I said he is the Humphrey Bogart of sports writing. He is the epitome of what newspapermen should be and he was just as good in 1994 as he was in 1924.

The amazing thing is he never retired and wrote his final column the day before he died in 1998. This book brings his most important columns to life and for people of my generation we get to live events such as the Senators' only World Series title in 1924 for the first time.

This book is a treasure and is highly recommended to anyone who has ever read a sports column. Chances are the person who wrote the column did so because Shirley L. Povich inspired him.

ALL THOSE MORNINGS . . . AT THE POST: The Twentieth Century in Sports from Famed Washington Post Columnist Shirley Povich

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ALL THOSE MORNINGS . . . AT THE POST: The Twentieth Century in Sports from Famed Washington Post Columnist Shirley Povich
Shirley. Ed. Lynn Povich, et al Povich
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Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000TVYD44

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The Larousse Concise Dictionary: French-English / English-French is the ideal companion for anyone who wishes to learn or become more fluent in contemporary French. This latest edition includes - 100,000 entries and 130,000 translations - revised cultural notes providing essential background information for the American reader - an improved page design that makes using the dictionary even easier - French verb-conjugation tables A user-friendly format and a rich array of features make this an essential tool for reading and writing, translation and schoolwork.

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Big as a Brick.......2007-08-15

I brought both this dictionary and the "pocket" dictionary to bring on a trip to Paris. Well, this version is enormous - I won't even bring it. And the "pocket" dictionary by the same publisher wouldn't fit into any pockets of mine. It's the size I would leave on my desk to study with - not for trips.

One of the best!.......2007-02-20

This is one of the best dictionaries on the market. The selection of words is great, and the layout is easy to read and easy to carry. I've used this book a lot and will continue to buy Larousse books!

Nice book, but I liked Cassell's better.......2007-02-13

Though this is a very nice book, I prefer the old version of Cassell's to this one. The Cassell's version had a lot more examples of use in the translated terms.The Cassell's version also seemed a little more "user-friendly" in terms of the layout of the book. I purchased this for my high school daughter and middle school son to use in their French classes. I also highly recommend the 501 verbs book for anyone studying French at those levels. (I made it through 3 years of college French with 501 verbs and the Cassell's books).

Great French-English/English-French Dictionary.......2006-11-10

It's a great dictionary. My daughter says it helps her make A's in her French class.

professional French translator.......2004-12-10

If you buy any other French-English dictionary you do not deserve to speak French!!!

Larousse Concise Dictionary French English/English French

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Larousse: le meilleur dictionnaire de poche français-anglais
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Larousse Concise Dictionary French English/English French
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501 French Verbs (501 Verb Series)

ASIN: 2034205022

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Larousse: le meilleur dictionnaire de poche français-anglais.......2000-12-04

Larousse sets the standard for pocket dictionaries. This "nouveau dictionnaire de poche: français-anglais" is the best small french-english/english-french dictionary one can find. The January, 2000 edition has 120,000 translations, which is 40,000 more than the 1999 editon and well worth the five dollar increase in price. This dictionary is excellent for quick translations and is very up-to-date with usage.

helpful, readable, comprehensive.......2000-11-12

I was translating a rather involved and esoteric webpage from French to English and picked this up to supplant a much weaker dictionary; I was not disappointed. It proved to be of great value.

It's big, the entries are easy to work with, it covers slang, it has good pronunciation guides. Would serve one well in commercial, private or educational use.

Classic Winner.......2000-06-12

This has been my dictionary of choice for over 25 years. It captures the nuances of the french language and translates them into common sense English. Larousse has always been up-to-date in providing current slang and "street" language as is spoken every day in France. A priceless reference.

Larousse Concise French/English English/French Dictionary

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Good , but not "le meilleur"

Larousse Concise French/English English/French Dictionary
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ASIN: 2034203003

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Good , but not "le meilleur".......2000-06-06

This is a reasonably good bilingual dictionary which will be of great use to high school or college students until they get into reading really heavy duty French literature (particularly anything modern) or trying to translate really fine points. At such a time, a larger dictionary will provide more nuance and help find just the right word for the job.

What differentiates the Larousse from other similarly-hefty French-English dictionaries is, I find, a somewhat classical--even old-fashioned view of how both French and English are spoken and written.

So, depending on how advanced your French is and whether you're dealing with cutting-edge French or something a bit more classical, this just might be the dictionary that your bookshelf has been waiting for. (Ed, sorry 'bout the dangling prep).

Larousse Concise French English Dictionary
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Larousse Concise French English Dictionary
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ASIN: B000SHPR6W

Larousse Concise French/English English/French Dictionary (Larousse Bilingual Dictionaries)
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An exceptional dictionary

Easy to read

Larousse Concise French/English English/French Dictionary (Larousse Bilingual Dictionaries)

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Comprehensive and up to date, this newly revised edition is ideal for the more sophisticated traveler, business person, student, and anyone interested in achieveing greater fluency in contemporary French and English. The Concise Dictionary is an ideal companion for someone wishing to read and understand newspapers, magazines, and books. The clear typographical layout and style, together with detailed treatment of vocabulary allows the user to quickly grasp the important nuances of language and translate and comprehend accurately. An innovative 32-page supplement offers useful information on life and culture in both French-speaking and English-speaking countries. Special Features: Over 90,000 references and 120,000 translations. New, bilingual supplements on life and culture in the native languages. Generous treatment of grammatical constructions and idioms. Pronunciation guides. Abbreviations, acronyms, technical and scientific terms.

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An exceptional dictionary.......2003-12-03

I have been studying french for several years. This is one of the best dictionaries that I've used. It is very resourceful. It has up-to-date, modern words and slang in both languages. It also has information on organizations and both cultures. It is truly one of the best books in my french library.

Easy to read.......2003-01-22

This is a great dictionary. Compare to what other French dictionary I had, this one is the best. It is very easy to read, since the letter is pretty big. Paper and ink are good too, you won't get a BLACK hand after usin' this dictionary.

Larousse Dictionnaire Compact Francais Anglais Anglais Francais: Larousse Concise Dictionary French English English French

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Larousse Dictionnaire Compact Francais Anglais Anglais Francais: Larousse Concise Dictionary French English English French
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Larousse Dictionnaire Compact Plus Anglais Francais et Francais Anglais: Larousse Concise French to English and English to French Dictionary

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Personnages With Student Cd With Workbook, 3rd Ed + Larousse, Concise French/English Dictionary

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Personnages With Student Cd With Workbook, 3rd Ed + Larousse, Concise French/English Dictionary
Michael Oates
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Larousse Concise Dictionary: French English/English French
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Larousse Concise French- English/English- French Dictionary

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Taken from a 16th-century manuscript now housed in the Getty Museum, the intricate illustrations in this tiny volume are characteristic of Renaissance art: each letter is surrounded by religious and political imagery, as well as fanciful creatures and a fragment of a Psalm beginning with the respective letter. The warm, rich colors and the juxtaposition of elements such as crabs, asps, grapes, disembodied wings, crests, irises, and flags imbue each plate with a sense of divine haughtiness and humor. Besides the drawings themselves, the accompanying notes describe the evolution of different fonts, providing information that helps the reader interpret the wealth of information in each drawing.

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Included in the magnificent pages of the Mira calligraphiae monumenta are two alphabets. Executed by an unknown hand, the first consists of Roman capital letters; the other is Gothic lower-case letters. As with the calligraphy of Bocskay described above, these alphabets were embellished by
Joris Hoefnagel, a painter at the court of Rudolf II. In embellishing the alphabets, Hoefnagel employed symbols and heraldic objects--masks, animals, plants, obelisks--to convey the power and greatness of the emperor.

An Abecedarium contains the thirty-eight pages from the Mira codex that display Hoefnagel's virtuosity in decorating the alphabets. Calligraphers, graphic artists, and all lovers of beautiful books will delight in Hoefnagel's artistry.

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Art in this book not as gorgeous as in the other two........2006-03-11

There are 3 in this set of matching books. The other two are superb in their art choices. This one is also very pleasing. It concentrates on calligraphy letters just as is shown on the front cover. The book contains similar prints but for the other letters of the alphabet in capitals and small case. That is all that is contained in this book. So it is a matter of personal preferences if you want a book with nothing but this. I bought it to complete my set and am very happy with it, but if I had to do without one of the three, it would be this one without a doubt. I like this book a lot, but I truly adore the other 2: NATURE ILLUMINATED (my favorite) and THE ART OF THE PEN.

Enchanting Eye-Catcher.......2001-12-05

I happened upon this true gem of a book at The Getty, while on a trip to Los Angeles, and simply had to have it. Anyone with an appreciation for words and letters and the challenge of combining them as perfectly as possible, will love this! It is a constant delight and one with which I gift special friends.

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