The Attentive Heart: Conversations with Trees

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If you care about connecting with nature, read this book!.......1999-10-01

I was thrilled to find this book at my local public library. The more I read, however, the more I wished to own a copy myself so that I could refer to it again and again.

Honest, Beautiful.......1998-03-08

I would rate the spiritual factor of this book at least a 10. The world would be a better place if all of us could revere trees in the way of Stephanie Kaza. The stories are rich, honest, and full of love. The illustrations are beautiful, free, and alive. The only thing I didn't care for in the book was the extremely Buddhist perspective; I found it structured & confining. Still, a very beautiful and moving book--Particularly, the chapters on the Coastal Redwoods and Bristlecone Pines. As a tree artist and hardcore druid-at-heart (especially when it comes to redwoods), I very much enjoyed it. I appreciate a book which provides such utter spiritual reverance and love (which we have often towards animals), to trees!.

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Attentive Heart Conversations With Tree
Stephanie Kaza
Manufacturer: FAWCETT COLUMBINE
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Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000SG9EVC

The Attentive Heart: Conversations with Trees

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The Attentive Heart: Conversations with Trees
Stephanie Kaza
Manufacturer: FAWCETT COLUMBINE
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000UDT3VO

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The Attentive Heart: Conversations with Trees
Stephanie Kaza
Manufacturer: Fawcett Columbine
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000Q641IU

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Originally published in 1994, this popular guide to scenic and culturally rich Ukraine has been completely revised and updated for the November 2004 fourth edition. Containing historical and cultural background, travel suggestions, as well as a language guide, this book is an essential resource for all travelers to Ukraine. The fourth edition features:

* Visa and customs information, tips for planning your trip, traveling within Ukraine, and where to stay and eat.
*Cultural background including such topics as family and friends, cuisine, recreation and entertainment, education, and religion in Ukraine.
*An expanded discussion of the major cities Kyiv, Odesa, Lviv and the Crimea, with the addition of numerous smaller cities and significant tourist attractions throughout the country.
*A guide to contemporary Ukrainian language, including essential words and phrases addressing the most typical situations a visitor to Ukraine might encounter. The transliteration scheme makes it possible for tourists to read public signs, while the phonetic pronunciation accompanying the Cyrillic phrases allows them to make themselves understood by Ukrainian speakers. This book is valuable to those with no background in Slavic languages and also useful as a refresher for persons familiar with Ukrainian.

The everything-a-traveler-to-Ukraine-needs-to-know-approach along with new color photos and maps make Language and Travel Guide to Uraine a goldmine of information for travelers.

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A good travel guide to Ukraine - not a language primer.......2004-01-21

A single trip to Ukraine hardly qualifies one as an expert on the Ukrainian or Russian languages.Yet, this is exactly what some reviewers pretend to be. Linda Hodges' travel guide on Ukraine, while it has some shortcomings, is definitely full of valuable facts, and comes from the heart of the author, which is more than can be said about the reviewer's attack on the Ukrainian language and therefore its culture. To call the Ukrainian language "pointless" is quite an outrageous thing to say. While it is true that little Ukrainian was heard in the Eastern part of Ukraine ten years ago, the situation is quite different today, where one hears Ukrainian everywhere - in the streets, in schools, in government offices, even though Russian is still considered far more dominant in many areas. The use of the Ukrainian language is growing every year. One can't help but be somewhat surprised to see the obvious hostility towards Ukrainians. Why travel to the fascinating land of Ukraine with this kind of attitude? Perhaps one should confine his interests to travel in Russia, an equally fascinating country, where the Ukrainian language would not be such a threat.

Very user-friendly travel guide!.......2001-06-05

I would highly recommend this travel guide to anyone planning a visit to Ukraine. Linda Hodges and George Chumak have upgraded this new edition. Definitely worth getting!

Very helpful travel guide.......2001-05-09

I must say that I've found Linda Hodges' guide to Ukraine very helpful and a pleasure to read.The fact that it is a bit "rose colored" does not detract from its value as a travel guide. While it is true that Russian is much more prevelant in the eastern part of Ukraine, it does not follow that Russian culture is. Many Ukrainians in the east are simply Russian speakers, and do not consider themselves Russian. No Russian would ever point that out to an American, and it is something that takes time to understand and appreciate.

Language and travel guide to Ukraine.......2001-05-06

This was a decent book, although it gave me no tips on traveling to the eastern part of Ukraine which is mostly Russian culture and the language does differ from Russian and Ukrainian. My friend who is Russian pointed that out to me. I had also liked to have seen the book give a better guide to pronouncing words as I had trouble with some. All in all, I found all the information to still be of use to me.

Updated Guide to Ukraine is Worth It!.......2000-12-27

The updated version is even better. The kinks are mostly out. Linda Hodges' love for her beloved Ukraine still shines on every page of this very upbeat and somewhat rose-colored travel guide. It is the kind of Ukraine that you will surely find, if you go around a few unscrupulous people - in airports, taxis, restaurants or at border check-points. If you're lucky enough to have someone invite you to a private home, especially in small towns or villages, you may experience that legendary Ukrainian hospitality and the wonderful food that goes with it! And in spite of what one has heard, Ukrainian-speaking Ukrainians don't live only in Halychyna; you will find them far to the east and south, and proud of their ancient heritage. Often, they will start out pretending to be Russians, but will end up singing those unforgettable Ukrainian songs with you, their eyes getting misty. Such is the case with most of the so-called "Russian" Ukrainians. Even true ethnic Russians will join in, since most Russian songs don't quite measure up. They like to be accepted and acknowleged, and forgiven for not being more Ukrainian, and they're impressed by foreign visitors who want to know about Ukraine. The Soviet system has taught them that Ukrainians live only in villages and speak a Russian "dialect" called Ukrainian, so they've always tried to hide their true origins. Unlike the hard-boiled approach to Ukraine travel by the politically over-correct Let's Go guide, Linda Hodges goes the more mellow route. You'll be seduced by her charm, make no mistake about it. Rozumijite?

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Word to the Wise
A Bargain - Purchase This Book First
WONDERFUL RESOURCE!
A great quick-guide to Ukrainian language and culture.
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Ukrainian Phrasebook (Lonely Planet)
Marko Pavlyshyn
Manufacturer: Lonely Planet Publications
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 1740592379

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Wherever you go in Ukraine, you'll soon be mingling with the locals. Packed with phrases on everything from bargaining at rynok to hiking and eating out, this book will spice up your Ukrainian adventure. Order you borshch in the local language, navigate the bustling streets of cosmopolitan Kyiv or try your hand at ice fishing. Whether bathing in culture or the Black Sea, Ukraine will deliver!

get to know the local customs - a toast calls for downing your horilka in one gulp!
discover a world of words on traditional dance and folk music
experience the dazzling nightlife - talk your way into places-to-be
decipher Cyrillic script on train tickets, street signs and menus
learn the language with eay-to-use grammar and pronunciation

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Word to the Wise.......2003-08-18

I visited Kiev were they really only speak Russian. They do speak Ukranian but only in the area that is furthest away from the Russian border. Other than that the book was very good and I really enjoyed the tidbits of information in the book.

A Bargain - Purchase This Book First.......2001-09-12

This little book is terrific for anyone interested in the Ukrainian language. It has very good explanations of the alphabet and grammatical rules of Ukrainian. It also teaches MANY useful phrases and words for the traveler, and it gives phonetic pronunciations of every word and phrase (as well as the actual Cyrillic spelling).
I have a close friend in Ukraine who has told me that my pronunciation of the Ukrainian words (as they appear in this book) are perfect.
However, be certain of your purpose for using this book. If you want to learn to speak the Ukrainian language somewhat fluently, it will take a lot more than this book (but this book is an excellent starting point).
If you are simply planning to travel to one of the major Ukrainian cities (Kiev, Odessa, etc.) in the near future, you would probably be better off with the Russian version of this book instead of Ukrainian. Everybody in the major cities still speaks Russian as their primary language. Most of them understand Ukrainian, but Russian is still the first language for most people. I understand that this is slowly changing (universities, etc. are changing EVERYTHING over to Ukrainian). And if you plan to visit a small town in Ukraine, many of them speak ONLY Ukrainian. My suggestion is to get both the Ukrainian and the Russian versions, so you will be able to communicate clearly no matter where you are.

WONDERFUL RESOURCE!.......2000-10-10

My trip to Ukraine wouldn't have been the same without this wonderful little book. And Ukrainians were flattered that a foreigner tried speaking Ukrainian to them instead of Russian. It contains the phrases you need and easy to understand pronounciation guide. It really helped break the language barrier and I made new friends in a new country. The entire Lonely Planet series is the best among travel guides, and I've travelled a lot using various guides.

A great quick-guide to Ukrainian language and culture........2000-08-30

This pocket guide to Ukrainian was indispensible to me during my two week visit to this country. I carried it with me everywhere I went and consulted it almost constantly. In all that time it was always helpful and accurate. The only time it let me down was in drawing a distinction between a wild rabbit and a domestic one. Each word is given in the Ukrainian Cyrillic spelling and then in a phonetic transliteration with accented syllables in bold. Each section has an introductory piece that gives general background information. Useful phrases and sentences followed by a list of major relevant words complete each section. The end of the book has an English-Ukrainian vocabulary. A Ukrainian-English vocabulary would also have been useful, but would have repeated the vocabularies in each section. I can't recommend this book highly enough. Truly invaluable to the clueless traveler.

Gift for Friend.......2000-01-07

I bought this to give to a friend. However, at work I was working with some Ukrainian ladies who didn't speak English. I brought this in, and it was very useful.

Language and Travel Guide to the Ukraine

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Language and Travel Guide to the Ukraine
Linda Hodges , and George Chumak
Manufacturer: Hippocrene Books
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0781812011

Hippocrene Language and Travel Guide to Ukraine

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Hippocrene Language and Travel Guide to Ukraine

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Binding: Paperback

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The incredible story of the B-2 Bomber, Spirit, Americas low-observable stealth long-range bomber is told in words and beautiful photographs in this up-to-date CD-ROM disc. The B-2 Spirit is a multi-role bomber capable of delivering both conventional and nuclear munitions. A dramatic leap forward in technology, the bomber represents a major milestone in the U.S. bomber modernization program. The B-2 brings massive firepower to bear, in a short time, anywhere on the globe through previously impenetrable defenses. Along with the B-52 and B-1B, the B-2 provides the penetrating flexibility and effectiveness inherent in manned bombers. Its low-observable, or "stealth," characteristics give it the unique ability to penetrate an enemy's most sophisticated defenses and threaten its most valued, and heavily defended, targets. Its capability to penetrate air defenses and threaten effective retaliation provide a strong, effective deterrent and combat force well into the 21st century. The revolutionary blending of low-observable technologies with high aerodynamic efficiency and large payload gives the B-2 important advantages over existing bombers. Its low! -observability provides it greater freedom of action at high altitudes, thus increasing its range and a better field of view for the aircraft's sensors. Its unrefueled range is approximately 6,000 nautical miles (9,600 kilometers). The B-2's low observability is derived from a combination of reduced infrared, acoustic, electromagnetic, visual and radar signatures. These signatures make it difficult for the sophisticated defensive systems to detect, track and engage the B-2. Many aspects of the low-observability process remain classified; however, the B-2's composite materials, special coatings and flying-wing design all contribute to its "stealthiness." The B-2 has a crew of two pilots, a pilot in the left seat and mission commander in the right, compared to the B-1B's crew of four and the B-52's crew of five. The first B-2 was publicly displayed on Nov. 22, 1988, when it was rolled out of its hangar at Air Force Plant 42, Palmdale, Calif. Its first flight was July 17, 1989. The B-2 Combined Test Force, Air Force Flight Test Center, Edwards Air Force Base, Calif., is responsible for flight testing the engineering, manufacturing and development aircraft on the B-2. This incredible CD-ROM is packed with over 25,000 pages reproduced using Adobe Acrobat PDF software - allowing direct viewing on Windows and Macintosh systems. The Acrobat cataloging technology adds enormous value and uncommon functionality to this impressive collection of government documents and material. Our news and educational discs are privately compiled collections of official public domain U.S. government files and documents - they are not produced by the federal government. They are designed to provide a convenient user-friendly reference work, utilizing the benefits of the Adobe Acrobat format to uniformly present thousands of pages that can be rapidly reviewed, searched by finding specific words, or printed without untold hours of tedious research and downloading. Vast archives of important public domain government information that might otherwise remain inaccessible are available for instant review no matter where you are. This book-on-a-disc format makes a great reference work and educational tool. There is no other reference that is as fast, convenient, comprehensive, thoroughly researched, and portable - everything you need to know, from the federal sources you trust.

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The B-2 Spirit (U.S. Warplanes)
E. E. Basmadjian
Manufacturer: Rosen Publishing Group
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Binding: Leather Bound

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Modern Bombers: An illustrated guide to bomber aircraft from 1945 to the second Gulf war, with 300 identification photographs Featuring the Boeing B-52 ... B-2 Spirit stealth bomber, and many more

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Modern Bombers: An illustrated guide to bomber aircraft from 1945 to the second Gulf war, with 300 identification photographs Featuring the Boeing B-52 ... B-2 Spirit stealth bomber, and many more
Francis Crobsy
Manufacturer: Southwater
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 1844762297

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This wonderfully illustrated book begins with a history of modern bombers, from the U.S.A.'s Beoing B-47 Stratojet and the Soviets Unions Tupolevs of the Cold War through to the Lockheed Martin F-117 A Nighthawk.

Stealth Bombers: The B-2 Spirits (War Planes)

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Stealth Bombers

Stealth Bombers: The B-2 Spirits (War Planes)
Bill Sweetman
Manufacturer: Capstone Press
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Binding: Library Binding

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ASIN: 0736807918

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B-2 spirts.......2002-03-07

This book is about the B-2 Spirits.Whoever likes war planes will lo ve this book.This book tells you everything about the b-2 spirits.If there is any plane lovers out there then I would really recomend this book to you

Stealth Bombers.......2002-02-14

A look at the B-2 spirit stealth bomber: low observability is achieved in the B-2 bomber by a combination of materials, coatings, shape, and a design that ... article from: Advanced Materials & Processes

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A look at the B-2 spirit stealth bomber: low observability is achieved in the B-2 bomber by a combination of materials, coatings, shape, and a design that ... article from: Advanced Materials & Processes

Manufacturer: ASM International
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This digital document is an article from Advanced Materials & Processes, published by ASM International on February 1, 2003. The length of the article is 1073 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: A look at the B-2 spirit stealth bomber: low observability is achieved in the B-2 bomber by a combination of materials, coatings, shape, and a design that reduces emissions of heat and sound.
Publication: Advanced Materials & Processes (Refereed)
Date: February 1, 2003
Publisher: ASM International
Volume: 161 Issue: 2 Page: 44(2)

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