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Being Lucky: Reminiscences and Reflections (Indiana)
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This Elibron Classics book is a facsimile reprint of a 1898 edition by Smith, Elder, & Co., London.
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Several Worlds: Reminiscences And Reflections of a Chinese-american Physician
Monto Ho
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This fascinating book comprises the autobiographical reminiscences and reflections of Monto Ho, M.D., a Chinese-born, American physician and widely recognized infectious disease specialist. It presents a remarkable opportunity to understand his personal history, the development of his scholarly qualities, and the logic of his scientific and cultural passions.
A leader in the field over the past half a century, the author was a pioneer investigator of interferon. He made major contributions to the pathogenesis of virus infections in the immunocompromised host, especially of cytomegalovirus and other herpesvirus infections in organ transplant recipients. He built a strong science-based infectious diseases group at the University of Pittsburgh in the US.
In his "second career" in Taiwan, Monto Ho changed the direction of his research to address problems that were important to that country. He recognized the threat posed by the emergence of antibiotic-resistant bacteria and the need to enhance the quality of training of infectious diseases physicians. These efforts paid unexpected dividends. The appropriate use of antibiotics has become an important national health priority, and there is now intense research on the devastating outbreaks of enterovirus 71 in children.
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Diamonds Are a Dyke's Best Friend: Reflections, Reminiscences, and Reports from the Field on the Lesbian National Pastime
Yvonne Zipter
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G. Zhukov, Marshal of the Soviet Union: Reminiscences and reflections
Georgiĭ Konstantinovich Zhukov
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This is volume one of two volumes with two Portraits and a facsimile of handwriting in the two volumes. Translated from the German under the supervisiion of A.J. Butler, Late Fellow of Trinity College, Cambridge. Volume one covers years to 1883.
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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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One of the best basic books on trout foods and how to imitate them.
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An excellent "pocket" manual.......2000-03-25
Almost thirty years ago I read the original "Streamside Guide" and used it continuously while learning the basics of fly fishing for trout in Upstate New York. Now at 43 I have re-read "Art Flicks New Streamside Guide" and I plan to carry it while fishing for quick references and identifications of newly hatched flies. I am hoping that my 13 year old son will also read this most imformative guide to the sport of fly fishing.
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"Still one of the most valuable reference works for the troug angler, this updated version of Art Flick's Streamside Guide is a must for serious fly fisherman" -A.J. McClane, Fishing Editor, Field & Stream Magazine.
"What fly shall I use?" This is the question that most intersts ardent trout fishermen--beginners and experts alike; and this is what Art Flick's New Streamside Guide is designed to answer. It is an acknowledged "practical classic". The guide graphically identifies the principal May flies, nymphs, and their distinguishing traits; suggests when they will be hatching (time of day as well as season); and offers Art Flick's own proven dressings for imitating the naturals. It also gives innumerable clear and detailed tips on the selectivity of trout, how to collect naturals yourself, the care of flies, and canny stream lore that will improve you fishing immensely. For years, this concise, direct, and authoritative book has been the "bible to anglers across the country because of its warmth of wit, its lucid explanations, its simplification of the mysteries of fly fishing. Now, new species are identified and examined; the section on nymphs has been expanded substantially; and there is a new chapter on summer and autumn angling, with terrestrials and minutiae. The new edition is graced with exceptional new color photographs by Doug Swisher and Carl Richards of the important naturals and Art Flick's imitations, and also with exquisite drawings of May flies and nymps by Let Thompson.
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Writing at Work is for people who do or will write while on the job whether the writing be an interoffice memo, e-mail, a status report, a lab report, marketing materials, or a letter to a customer. The philosophy behind Writing at Work is that such writing needn't be stale and unoriginal but can instead be a sophisticated piece of work that positively reflects the competence of its composer to all who read it. Rather than dwell on picky, little "rules" that you must adhere to when writing, Writing at Work focuses on the real rules of grammar and aspects of style that you really need to know in order to write with confidence. Using examples realistically drawn from work settings, Writing at Work presents each topic in a manner that is at once accessible and inviting. Spread throughout the text are exercises that provide you with ample opportunity to write, revise, and correct the kinds of written tasks typically encountered at work. You can immediately gauge your progress by checking your work against the answers listed at the end of each chapter.
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Writing at Work works!.......2001-04-08
In the course of twenty-five chapters, Smith and Bernhardt write in a lively manner about the elementary rules (and "non-rules") of grammar, punctuation, sentence structure up through discussions on jargon, technical language, and then on to the "tones" of writing, parallel structure, and playful and elegant prose. I really enjoyed reading this book because I was able to review those elementary rules (without too much pain) as well as get some validation for stylistic choices I've made in my own writing. So much of how a person writes -- whether it's "good" writing or not -- is rather semi-conscious. "Writing at Work" makes the reader conscious about what they're doing in their writing as well as makes a strong case for putting elegant, persuasive writing back into technical and business communications.
And I only had to re-write the last paragraph a few times....
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Comic Book Artist Collection, Volume Two
Jon B. Cooke ,
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Compiling the sold-out Comic Book Artist magazine #5-6, this volume features celebrations of the great Marvel and DC Comics creators of the 1970s! It includes over 50 pages of new features including an in-depth examination of Steve Englehart and Marshall Rogers' Batman masterpieces from the 1970s, and a comprehensive look at the rarely-seen Cancelled Comics Cavalcade, perhaps the most collectible DC Comic of that decade! It also includes great interviews and artwork by Neal Adams, Bernie Wrightson, John Romita Sr., Marie Severin, Mike Kaluta, Sergio Aragones, Nick Cardy, Frank Brunner, Dave Cockrum, P. Craig Russell, Tom Sutton, Sam Glanzman, Howie Post, and more!
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A "must-have" for his legions of fans .......2005-02-08
The fourth volume in the series on comix and graphical novel artists, Modern Masters: Kevin Nowlan is a clear and deserved tribute to Eisner Award-winning artist Keven Nowlan, perhaps best known for his superhero comic book art of such four-color heroes as Batman, Superman, Doctor Strange and Jack B. Quick (a character Nowlan has co-created with Alan Moore). Nowlan is truly a renaissance man of the superhero comic industry, skilled at cover art, penciling, inking, lettering, coloring, and even writing. Featureing an in-depth interview with Nowlan, numerous black-and-white examples of his art - some never before published - plus a gallery of color plates, Modern Masters: Kevin Nowlan is a "must-have" for his legions of fans and all who appreciate Nowlan's contribution to modern comic art.
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- DISCOVERING NICK CARDY!
- A fascinating look at the life and work of a true master
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The Art of Nick Cardy
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DISCOVERING NICK CARDY!.......2005-09-07
I have to admit to being somewhat unaware of Nick Cardy. Sure, I knew he was a comic artist but I never realized just what an outstanding talent he was until I checked out his book from Vanguard Productions. I guess one reason while I was unfamiliar with Cardy was that he got out of the comic book industry in the mid-1970's, just after I started getting into comics. Plus, Cardy worked primarily for DC while I read mainly Marvel titles. "The Art of Nick Cardy" traces his roots from his earliest days through the present when Nick was "re-discovered" by many modern day fans when he began to make convention appearances. Nick relates his story through a book-length interview with writer John Coates.
Cardy got his start working at the Will Eisner/Jerry Iger studio with other well-known artists such as Lou Fine and George Tuska. For some reason it always surprises me to learn that so many of the artists that I enjoyed in the 1970's got their start back in the dawn of the Golden Age. I always considered comics a "young man's" game I suppose. On display in the book is many of Cardy's great early covers for comics like Jumbo Comics and Jungle comics, depicting Sheena Queen of the Jungle. It's just gorgeous stuff with a breath-taking, pulp magazine-style look.
Cardy would move to DC in 1948 working on a number of non-superhero titles. Modern comic fans seem horribly unaware of the number of non-superhero titles that DC and other publishers used to put out back in the 40's and 50's. In fact many crime, western, romance, and war comics outsold many superhero titles and it's a shame that many of these comics have been forgotten. Nick worked on titles like "Legends of Daniel Boone", "Tomahawk", and "Congo Bill".
Cardy is perhaps best known for his 60's and 70's work on Aquaman and the original Teen Titans series. Nick discusses both books in detail and talks about how keeping up on the changing fashions and trends was a challenge for a book like Teen Titans. The book reprints many of Cardy's outstanding covers for titles such as Superman, Action, The Spectre, Ghosts, The Flash, and the Witching Hour. He was equally adept at doing action-packed superhero comics as he was terrifying horror titles. I became an instant fan just admiring this cover gallery.
Cardy would tire of the comic industry and leave in the 1970's to pursue work in other areas such as film and TV work, doing posters for the movies "Bad News Bears in Breaking Training" and "California Suite". Cardy seems genuinely surprised and humbled about the acclaim he is now getting late in life. The book features tributes to Nick from many comic luminaries like Julie Schwartz, Carmine Infantino, Marv Wolfman, Dick Giordano, and others.
This book was a real pleasure for me to read. Cardy is a artist who deserves to be mention right up there with the greats of the 1960's comic artists like Kirby, Buscema, Adams, and Steranko. Hopefully this book will help other comic fans be introduced to the wonderful art of Nick Cardy. As with most of the artist collections from Vanguard Productions the book is also available in a standard hardcover and a signed, limited edition hardcover.
Reviewed by Tim Janson
A fascinating look at the life and work of a true master.......2004-05-05
Growing up in the late 1960s and early 1970s, I discovered the wonderful four-color world of comic books. I progressed quickly from Casper and Wendy through Archie and Jughead to the amazing adventures of Superman, Batman and their all-powerful peers. The great comics of this time period formed my definitive view of what the medium should look like: exciting, powerful, and daring.
Like most kids, I didn't pay very much attention to who made these books. That appreciation came later. Names like Stan Lee, Carmine Infantino, Neal Adams, Jim Steranko, Will Eisner, Joe Kubert, and others came into my sphere of awareness. And, of course, Nick Cardy.
Way back then, I didn't even notice how much of his stuff was on my favorites list: Aquaman, Teen Titans, and countless mystery stories from Ghosts, Unexpected, and House of Secrets. Not to mention some of the most memorable covers I'd ever seen (many of which are reprinted in this book, including some in full color).
This book is a fantastic collection of Nick Cardy's work, presented as an overview of an amazing career. The material is presented mostly as a chronological survey, which actually makes it easy to follow Cardy's career. There are a few other chapters, including one on the differences between inking and penciling. The meat of the book - in fact, the bulk of its text - is an interview that author John Coates conducted with the formerly reclusive Cardy.
To call the book "lavishly illustrated" is to make an understatement. There are so many illustrations and samples, including a four-page run of "Tarzan" daily strips, that you'll find yourself reading the book twice; once for the interview and once more to read all the great comics and strips peppered throughout the book.
This is a VERY good book for fans of Nick Cardy, and for people interested in the early, wild-n-wooly days of the Golden Age of comics. There are plenty of anecdotes and stories about other comic creators, so this book has significant value to comic historians. It also provides a detailed index of his comics work. So, if you're a fan or historian, this book will not let you down... and you won't be able to put it down, either!
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