The Book of Forest and Thicket: Trees, Shrubs, and Wildflowers of Eastern North America

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A quirky little nature book.......2002-10-10

This odd little book explores connections between plants, bugs and their habitat. Illustrations are line drawings. It is arranged alphabetically by plant name and each entry describes the plant and its natural associates.

Very little is said about the author's qualifications, so one must, I guess, assume that he knows whereof he writes.

A very limited list of plants is covered, with many major ones omitted. Some of the taxonomy is dated (and may have been wrong when it was written) eg including poison ivy in the Rhus genus.

I can think of better ways to spend money.

Great book!!!.......2001-08-06

I happpen to live with lots of thickets so this was very appropriate for us. It has really good drawings of the plants and insects that you might encounter with some ofthem. It talks about the different seasons and what the plants go through and what to look for. It also has special tips for id and has a section on lore for each plant so you get stories too. The swamp and bog book is layed out the same way and is also excellent. They go further than the typical plant id book so you can really learn something

Just what I was looking for!.......2001-04-06

For those people who already kind of know their way around the forest, and are more interested in what they are going to see ASSOCIATED with the plants they see than what an Audobon book says, this is a naturalist's dream come true!

Great b/w illustrations of not only leaves and fruits, but insects, diseases, toothmarks, clawmarks and nests that can be found on and around the trees and plants listed in the book...

Also highly recommended is the Swamp and Bog book...

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From marveling at the Inca and Spanish architecture in the highland capital of Cusco and sunning on the white sand beaches of Northern Peru to mountain biking through Colca Canyon and trekking to lost cities in the northern cloud forest, Moon Handbooks Peru guides you through a truly personal experience, on or off the beaten path. Suggested travel strategies and lists of must-see sights provide you with real insights so you can decide where you should go, stay, and eat—without hassles or regrets. You will benefit from useful tips, such as details on how to trek, climb, scuba dive, mountain bike, paraglide and surf—both on sand dunes and on waves, and a wealth of information about the birds, animals, and plants of Peru from the Paracas National Reserve on the coast to Manu National Park in the Amazon. Complete with maps, photographs, illustrations, and special emphasis on leading destinations such as Machu Picchu, Lake Titicaca, Nasca, and Huaraz, plus expanded sections on key adventure areas like Manu, Chachapoyas, and Cajamarca, Moon Handbooks Peru has the tools you need to create your own unique trip.

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A great book to have in Peru.......2007-08-12

This is a terrific book. I carried it all over the Sacred Valley in Peru, visiting Cusco, Pisaq, Aguas Calientes and Macchu Pichu. The authors' recommendations for hotels and restaurants were excellent, and I found the book to be informative and well-written overall. Additionally I emailed several questions to the authors prior to the trip, and they were responsive and helpful. I recommend this book to anyone visiting Peru.

Good Book - Fast Shipping.......2007-03-21

The Moon handbook for Peru seems to be a good resource overall, however if you are planning on trekking in the Andes, this book won't be a whole lot of help. Infact, most books are outdated when it comes to the available treks, so do alot of online research.

Best guide book I've used to date.......2007-02-20

The Moon Handbook on Peru was a very well written, informative, funny, entertaining publication. You usually do not find all of those traits in a guide book. While traveling in Peru, we used the book as a bible. Every suggestion the writers made turned out to be a winner. Great book, great trip!

The Guidebook of Choice for our trip.......2006-07-19

We carried both the Moon Guide and the Rough Guide on our trip, and we consistently found ourselves going to the Moon Guide for references while in country. For us, the recommendations for both restaurants and places to stay were to our complete satisfaction (prices had changed noticably in some instances, however this is the nature of tourism, isn't it!) I felt that Ross and Renee's personal perspective on many things gave the book a most enjoyable flavor that I just didn't get from the Rough Guide. For example, one of the highlights of our trip turned out to be a stay in the village of Llachon on Lake Titicaca, a place that Ross and Renee had experienced and described in rather personal terms, but also a place which wasn't mentioned in the Rough Guide. This was one of those places that was off the beaten path, and which travelors like us were looking for insights to in our guide book. I should also note that I had several questions that I emailed to Ross and Renee prior to our trip (using the email addresses provided in the book) and I always got replies back quickly - a very nice personal touch! Finally, there are many articles scattered through the book in which special topics of interest are discussed in thought provoking terms ("Gold and Mahogany:Profit and Loss" for example), and besides making good reading, I think added tremendously to the overall experience and understanding we had in seeing the country.

From inside Peru.......2006-07-17

I live in Peru and run a bed and breakfast here. My past experience with guidebooks is that they were great as long as you were out of the country, but as soon as you arrive you were better off asking the locals. Here I am a local and am constantly asked questions about lodging and accommodation in other parts of Peru, I find myself turning to the Moon guidebook in order to make recommendations. I have found the historical information accurate and well written while the recommendations on how to be a respectful and responsible traveler remind one that tourism can be a positive activity. The recommended establishments are described precisely as they are.

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Otra vez, a fantastic guide from the Moon Guidebook Series...

Moon Peru (Moon Handbooks)
Ross Wehner , Renee del Gaudio , and Kazia Jankowski
Manufacturer: Avalon Travel Publishing
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 1566919835

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Former residents of Peru, husband and wife Ross Wehner and Renee Del Gaudio offer an insider's view of Peru, from exploring the churches and artisan neighborhoods of Cusco to avoiding the crowds at Machu Picchu and picnicking on the wilderness beach of the Reserva Nacional Paracas. Wehner and Del Gaudio include unique trip ideas like Getting off the Gringo Trail, Archaeological Treasures, and 10 Days in Peru. Packed with information on dining, transportation, and accommodations, Moon Peru has lots of options for a range of travel budgets. Every Moon guidebook includes recommendations for must-see sights and many regional, area, and city-centered maps. Complete with details on trekking the Inca Trail, exploring the Amazon, and surfing in Lima, Moon Peru gives travelers the tools they need to create a more personal and memorable experience. With expert writers, first-rate strategic advice, and an essential dose of humor, Moon guidebooks are the cure for the common trip.

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Otra vez, a fantastic guide from the Moon Guidebook Series..........2007-09-27

For those of you planning to travel through Peru (as opposed to purchasing a package deal), the second edition of Moon Peru will be very useful. This publication was authored by Ross Wehner and Renée del Gaudio and is filled with an abundance of information about this ruggedly beautiful country.

I purchased the 1st edition, along with a copy of the Lonely Planet, for my first trip to Peru two years ago. Well written and informative with an easy-to-use index, the Moon Handbook was hands down the superior guide. The second edition is no exception. It gives insider details on lodging, restaurants, transportation, etc. with a distinctly personal touch. To make a great guide even better, Ross lists his e-mail address in the book and asks readers to contact him with questions or concerns about their trips. He's not joking around--every time that I've written, he's responded within 24 hours. Talk about customer service! Somebody give this man an award! ;)

Another 5 star guide from the Moon series. ¡Muchísimas gracias!

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Indians of the Southeast: Then and Now
Jesse Clifton Burt
Manufacturer: Abingdon Pr
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Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 0687187931

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Indians of the Southeast: Then & Now
Jesse & Robert B. Ferguson, Illustrated by W Burt
Manufacturer: Nashville: Abingdon Press, 1973
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000NVA1OQ

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Recorded history is a finely-woven magic fabric of intricate lies about events predating the sixteenth century. There is not a single piece of evidence that can be reliably and independently traced back earlier than the eleventh century. This book details events that are substantiated by hard facts and logic, and validated by new astronomical research and statistical analysis of ancient sources.

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Calculations are only as good as your numbers.......2007-08-03

Yes, we can all agree that mainstream history is nearly 100% BS due to politics, economics, ego, problems with dating techniques, and various conspiracies. Agreed. But, I've been researching the distinct possibility that human history (in terms of civilizations) are much more ancient than we've been told, so coming across this book was very interesting to me. I wondered how Fomenko could be wrong (if at all) because he is very persuasive in his presentations. Then it dawned on me. If at previous times in prehistory, due to the various catastrophies that are well documented (comets, asteroids, planetary disruptions, plasma discharge, pole reversals, etc) the Earth was in a different position in relation to the sun, different tilt on its axis, different orbit, different rotation (in terms of velocity and DIRECTION), and the continents were in different positions, then would this not cause the ancients to see the sky (constellations) differently? In other words, is Fomenko making erronious assumptions about the physics of the Earth in pre-history, which then corrupt his data with regards to dating the relevant astrology? The last event to seriously disrupt our planet occured roughly 3500 years ago, according to other good researchers, so is it possible Fomenko has been confused by this? The vastly different physics of our planet in the not so distant past may explain this confusion, which is not to say the "mainstream" version of history is correct; on the contrary. I am not an expert in these fields, but wanted to see if this idea could spark discussion.

Pants on fire?.......2007-07-19

Will people ever read before spamming? Yes, Jesuits could not rewrite world history alone, they had help. Anyway, Dr Prof Acad A.Fomenko does not point to jesuits as the driving force of world wide history manipulation in published volumes 1,2,3;, actually he barely mentions the poor devils. Check it with 'Search inside' feature, please. China is rarely mentioned either, in fact, Dr Fomenko is completely eurocentric. Right, his theory contradicts all mainstream schools of history, because in their actual state they are all built on blatantly erroneus chronology. You don't need a mysterious cabal (conspiracy) to falsify history, the falsification is its modus operandi. It is inherent to history(ians) to falsify (distort) events, as it is inherent to humans to boast as it is inherent to power (authority) to legimize itself by referrring to glorious past made to its own order. Dr Prof Fomenko and team have identified scores of instances of such manipulation in Russian, European, etc.. history, and delivered valid statistical proof thereof. His own 'reconstruction' is completely another story. Forget c14 as a valid method of dating. W.Libby has initially discovered a brilliant method of INDEPENDENT dating. Too bad, c14 method has become a joke after a forced marrige with dendrochronology with consensual chronological scale inbuilt. Radiocarbon method can't stand blind tests, but is so very productive as a rubberstamp.

Accepted History & Chronology Must Be Changed. .......2007-04-09

There is no doubt that history as most know it is a sham, & institution's version of History both University & Church is fradulent & inaccurate. Everything was established with an agenda, The real "Dark Ages" are now when we have access to incredible amounts of information past authorities & more important 'common folk' didn't have but our institutions & educators are slow to evolve because of what has ignorantly & arrogantly been taught for too long. This is on many subjects not just Chronology.

For anyone to question "Why would a Mathematician have anything credible to say of History?" The answer is from Dr. Fomenko's preface in the book: "It would be worthwhile to remind the reader that in the XVI-XVII century Chronology was considered to be a subdivision of Mathematics." These volumes could possibly be some of the most important works to date & should be read by everyone with an interest in History, especially professors & educators who have a duty to the public. I have read both books & must say that 'Chronology 1' has some very eye opening & revolutionary information. Even if these volumes are part true the implications are profound & opens the doors to further investigations & questions which must be done. I speak several different lanquages & must say the logic Dr. Fomenko uses with "inflection" of words & words being read from left to right in one region & right to left in another then written backwards, the removal of vowels & get down to basics of words, or different cities & locations having the same name etc. is correct. Vowel usage has always been optional & varied, actually complicating linquistics & study. The first thing one has to understand is that words never had a fixed spelling in history like we do now, the spelling of words was mutable & regional, as well as names & titles of people were vast, varied & changed, NOTHING WAS FIXED or understood linear. Matters of Life & Death as well as financial profiteering yesterday & today were & are made with ignorant, illogical & conspiratorial views of history & reality, it's time people get closer to the Truth & society collectively grow up.

Very Interesting.......2007-03-07

It is a good proposal and I believe it will mature into something even better in the future. I think it deserves to be read.

History as Science Fiction.......2007-01-10

Anatoly Fomenko has written a very intriguing book, full of pictures, charts, and computer 'proof' of his thesis: backwards of AD900 we don't really know what happened or when. Between AD900 and AD1600 there is more certainty, but there is still a lot of fuzzy ground, and things don't get reliable until we get past the 1600's where the printing press made it very difficult for the perpetrators of this timeline manipulation to change anything that had been committed to print. The Dark Ages did not happen. Books were burned for a reason. One organization has doubled the actual length of its existence by expanding the real chronology. Read why.

I had always wondered why Christ died about AD33 and yet men waited until the 11th century to form the Knights Templar, the Cathars, etc and go after the Holy Land by force. Why the 1000 year gap? Turns out there wasn't more than a 10-12 year gap and he proves it using astronomy. This also implies that the planet is not as old as we have been told, and current Christian and other creationist scientists are already championing that idea without being aware of Fomenko's book. The two groups, creationist scientists and the Russian mathematical analysts corroborate each other. Fascinating.

Of course, all this flies in the face of what we have been told traditionally is the 'proper' chronology of western civilization, and most readers will experience 'cognitive dissonance' in reading this book. It means that our history going backwards from AD1600 becomes progressively more incorrect and unreliable until it cannot be trusted at all... in the space of 700-800 years.

Naturally, the curious, open-minded reader will want to know WHO did this, WHY, and did any of the events we think of as really ancient ever happen?
Dr. Fomenko is a respected scientist/mathematician at Moscow State University who has already answered these questions to the satisfaction of his initially skeptical colleagues. Most of them are now believers, a few still refuse to believe (the usual diehards), and of course the western press has ignored Fomenko's work -- for obvious reasons when you read the book. The ones who perpetrated this chronology ruse have a lot to answer for. They are still with us. That's why this book is a well-kept secret.

I gave the book a 4-star rating because I was unable to check out some of his claims; those I checked were as he said. But if even 1/3 of his claims are true, this punches a big hole in what we think is our history, the meaning of western civilization, our educational process (for repeating the ruse as gospel), and the trustworthiness of the organization that perpetrated this ruse, well-intentioned or not.

This book relates to current research into a Young Earth paradigm, to John Keel's discoveries about our planet, and Fr Malachi Martin's insights (in his now out-of-print books). We are indeed sheep who are manipulated and kept ignorant -- for a reason. While knowing what these men have to say may be the "booby prize" (as in: 'what can you do with this knowledge?'), it will provide interesting reading. Didn't someone say: "...and the Truth will set you free."?? For you to judge if this book contains the truth.

The Official Point Of View: Milano Furniture Fair 2004

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The Official Point Of View: Milano Furniture Fair 2004
Lucio Luzo Lazzara , and Riccardo Rinetti
Manufacturer: Actar/Enorme Film Arts
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Binding: Paperback

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The Official Point of View: Milano Furniture Fair 2003

ASIN: 8890082291
Release Date: 2005-04-01

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This visual diary documents the state-of-the-art design in the Milan Furniture Fair, while telling the story behind the Fair itself, the Satellite Fair, the off-Fair, and life in Milan during the week the Fair is held. The included CD-ROM contains 360-degree views and a selection of 116 interactive panoramic views of the fair's most important and representative exhibitions.

The Official Point of View: Milano Furniture Fair 2003

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The Official Point of View: Milano Furniture Fair 2003
Lucio Luzo Lazzara , and Riccardo Rinetti
Manufacturer: Actar
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The Official Point Of View: Milano Furniture Fair 2004

ASIN: 8890082216
Release Date: 2004-05-01

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The incomparable Milan Furniture Fair (a.k.a. Salone Internazionale del Mobile) is held each spring in, yes, Milan. Covering a total area of 462,000 square meters and hosting 1,900 exhibitors, including 240 from countries outside of Italy, the Fair is widely considered the best and biggest show in the design calendar for the year. The Official Point of View is a volume dedicated to the Fair, the Satellite Fair, the off-Fair, and life in Milan during the week of the Fair. It offers not only an exhaustive photographic record of the event but also a new and original point of view on the exhibition--especially on any and all occurrences that have light as their central theme. In its dense, thorough recording of the state-of-the-art creativity and production on show at the Fair, The Official Point of View recognizes equal relevance in both institutionally-established companies and the most innovative trends from the newest schools of thought. It presents firms, products, and places in ironical, critical, and celebratory ways. Meant not only for designers, architects, and related professionals, but also for anyone curious about the sociological and aesthetic consequences of design, The Official Point of View is both an extraordinary record and an inspirational and practical tool. This edition includes a CD-Rom of panoramic sequences of representative installations and preparations, and also highlights the websites of various participating companies and designers. An appendix includes detailed contact information for manufacturing companies, designers, architects, showrooms, and more.

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The Official Point of View
Giulia Bertacchini , Lucio Luzo Lazzara , and Riccardo Rinetti
Manufacturer: Actar/Enorme Film Arts
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 8890082208
Release Date: 2003-04-01

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The incomparable Milan Furniture Fair (a.k.a. Salone Internazionale del Mobile) is held each spring in, yes, Milan. Covering a total area of 462,000 square meters and hosting 1,900 exhibitors, including 240 from countries outside of Italy, the fair is widely considered the best and biggest show in the design calendar for the year. The Official Point of View is a volume dedicated uniquely to the fair, to not only offering an exhaustive photographic record of the event but also a new and original point of view on the exhibition. In its dense, thorough recording of the state-of-the-art creativity and production on show at the fair, The Official Point of View recognizes equal relevance in both institutionally established companies and the most innovative trends from the newest schools of thought. Organized according the typical daily schedule by which objects are used, this book presents firms, products, and places in ironical, critical, and celebratory ways. Meant not only for designers, architects, and related professionals, but also for anyone curious about the sociological and aesthetic consequences of design, The Official Point of View is both an extraordinary record and an inspirational and practical tool.

Ethno-marketing sharpens vision.(View Point)(ethnographic research): An article from: Westchester County Business Journal

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Ethno-marketing sharpens vision.(View Point)(ethnographic research): An article from: Westchester County Business Journal
Andrea Simon
Manufacturer: Westfair Communications, Inc.
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Binding: Digital

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This digital document is an article from Westchester County Business Journal, published by Westfair Communications, Inc. on September 1, 2003. The length of the article is 617 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: Ethno-marketing sharpens vision.(View Point)(ethnographic research)
Author: Andrea Simon
Publication: Westchester County Business Journal (Magazine/Journal)
Date: September 1, 2003
Publisher: Westfair Communications, Inc.
Volume: 42 Issue: 35 Page: 38(1)

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PARTNER POINT OF VIEW WE'RE IN THIS TOGETHER.(teaching self esteem)(Brief Article): An article from: Techniques

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PARTNER POINT OF VIEW WE'RE IN THIS TOGETHER.(teaching self esteem)(Brief Article): An article from: Techniques
Kurt Morauer
Manufacturer: Association for Career and Technical Education
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Digital

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This digital document is an article from Techniques, published by Association for Career and Technical Education on May 1, 2001. The length of the article is 591 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: PARTNER POINT OF VIEW WE'RE IN THIS TOGETHER.(teaching self esteem)(Brief Article)
Author: Kurt Morauer
Publication: Techniques (Magazine/Journal)
Date: May 1, 2001
Publisher: Association for Career and Technical Education
Volume: 76 Issue: 5 Page: 39

Article Type: Brief Article

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Underpaid and overworked.(point of view): An article from: Community College Week

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Underpaid and overworked.(point of view): An article from: Community College Week
Sandra Schroeder
Manufacturer: Cox, Matthews & Associates
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Binding: Digital
ASIN: B00082JCYA
Release Date: 2005-07-31

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This digital document is an article from Community College Week, published by Cox, Matthews & Associates on May 24, 2004. The length of the article is 916 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: Underpaid and overworked.(point of view)
Author: Sandra Schroeder
Publication: Community College Week (Newspaper)
Date: May 24, 2004
Publisher: Cox, Matthews & Associates
Volume: 16 Issue: 21 Page: 4(2)

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Vantage point: Tokyo businessman Aaron Medina shares his views on tourism in his home state. (Japan Journal).(Brief Article): An article from: Hawaii Business

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Vantage point: Tokyo businessman Aaron Medina shares his views on tourism in his home state. (Japan Journal).(Brief Article): An article from: Hawaii Business
Dawn Matus
Manufacturer: Hawaii Business Publishing Co.
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Binding: Digital

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ASIN: B0009FM6YO
Release Date: 2005-07-30

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This digital document is an article from Hawaii Business, published by Hawaii Business Publishing Co. on July 1, 2002. The length of the article is 763 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: Vantage point: Tokyo businessman Aaron Medina shares his views on tourism in his home state. (Japan Journal).(Brief Article)
Author: Dawn Matus
Publication: Hawaii Business (Magazine/Journal)
Date: July 1, 2002
Publisher: Hawaii Business Publishing Co.
Volume: 48 Issue: 1 Page: 15(1)

Article Type: Brief Article, Interview

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Estonia: Ports and railways from the point of view of international traffic : compiled from official data

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Estonia: Ports and railways from the point of view of international traffic : compiled from official data
N. A Buschman
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Illustrated Richmond;: Souvenir, guide, and official map, containing elaborate list of Richmond views, with guide to points of interest, hotels, clubs, ... etc., and comprehensive historical sketch

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Illustrated Richmond;: Souvenir, guide, and official map, containing elaborate list of Richmond views, with guide to points of interest, hotels, clubs, ... etc., and comprehensive historical sketch
Clyde Watson Saunders
Manufacturer: Pub. by C.W. Saunders and C.W. Bowers for the Richmond News Co
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Binding: Unknown Binding

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