Mountain Flora of Greece

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The Greek mountain region is well known amongst botanists for its rich flora and high proportion of endemic species, but there has been norecent detailed Greek flora. This is the first of two volumes produced by a team of some twenty-five botanists from several European countries which aims to fill the gap. The species covered include at least 150 which have been recognised since the publication of Flora Europaea. Many changes of name or taxonomic rank are incorporated. For each species the following information is given: name and bibliographic reference; notes on nomenclature and typification; synonymy; description; ecology and flowering time; distribution (within the area and more generally); chromosome number; discussion of affinities and special features. Dichotomous keys to taxa at all levels are provided and 50 (mostly full-page) illustrations are included.

Floristic notes from Greek Macedonia: Materials for the Mountain flora of Greece, 11

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Floristic notes from Greek Macedonia: Materials for the Mountain flora of Greece, 11
John Richard Akeroyd
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ASIN: B0007BYWK6

Floristic notes from the mountains of Northern Greece: Materials for the mountain Flora of Greece, 7

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Floristic notes from the mountains of Northern Greece: Materials for the mountain Flora of Greece, 7
Arne Strid
Manufacturer: Institut de l'Information Scientifique et Technique
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New floristic records from the mountains of Narthern Greece: Materials for the Mountain flora of Greece

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New floristic records from the mountains of Narthern Greece: Materials for the Mountain flora of Greece
A Srid
Manufacturer: INIST
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ASIN: B0007BYUYE

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Includes the worlds bestselling phrase book and dictionary, which can be used with or without the audio. Phrase book contains more than 1,200 words and phrases. Color-coded sections help readers find words quickly by topic. CD includes more than 300 essential travel expressions. CD format lets you listen and learn anytime, anywhere. List pronunciation for every word and phrase. Light-weight vinyl pack is portable and durable and conveniently stores book and CD.

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needed to learn survival Turkish in a hurry.......2007-08-12

I bought this product and have been playing the cd on my way to work and home. The book would have been useless without the cd-- pronunciation is impossible without listening to the cd. Having a male and female voice talk on the cd has been helpful, too.

Not a lot of choice.......2007-04-07

There are not a whole lot of options for audio based beginner's czech instruction out there, so you got to give Berlitz credit for at least coming up with something.

They do provide a lot of useful phrases I'm sure I will use. If you keep playing the CD (I've been doing so for over three months now) you learn to overlook the CD's shortcomings.

The downsides... The CD makes reference to using the phrase book many, many times. I learn by listening so the CD is everything to me. They use up a lot of CD time referencing the phrase book.

The selection of what to provide instruction on is suspect. They spend an inordinate amount of CD time teaching you how to complain about your food, your hotel, or something you purchased (if someone thinks they will win an argument in a language they can barely understand, they are sorely mistaken). With all that, I still don't know what the number zero is or how to say "you're welcome".

They reiterate common terms to the point of absurdity. "I want", "how much", and "thank you" must be repeated at least a dozen times. I can replay the CD when I need redundancy.

Lastly, there's just not enough audio instruction. I know how to order a cup of coffee or tea, but don't know how to say lunch or dinner. The same goes for the Stores and Services and Sightseeing and Leisure sections. Three hundred words just isn't enough.

Terrible.......2007-02-06

This CD definitely is NOT for beginners. The lesson moves too quickly and does not sync up well with the book. It is quite easy to get lost. I usually don't have a problem with learning new languages, but this CD is a nightmare. Unfortunately, I am now stuck with something that I can't return, and that is of no use to me.

do NOT buy.... poorly thought out.......2006-09-29

THE CD SUCKS:
1. They only repeat things ONCE (ergo, too FAST)
2. When they teach you the numbers they teach you numbers 1-5 in one track and numbers 6-19 in another track then the rest of the numbers later. WHY?!
3. There's isn't a separate introduction track, so I have to skip the first TWO minutes of Track 1 to actually get to the Czech which means I can't just play it on loop.

THE BOOK IS OK:
1. The pages are color-coded so if you need to find phrases concerning eating at a restaurant, you can find it right away.
2. There is a section of phrases for native speakers to point to in case you can't understand them.

Anyway, I'm really sorry I bought this since I can't return it. It's one of the worst learning CDs I've bought. This makes learning Czech REALLY hard. It's a poorly thought out series.

Not for the beginner.......2005-08-04

This CD is not for anyone who hasn't had previous experience with Czech. I find Czech rather challenging to pronounce, which is why I ordered a CD, but this one is not at all helpful. It gives very few basic words then takes off into long phrases that are impossible to repeat in the time given. Nothing is repeated. The speaker speaks quickly, which might be natural, but does nothing to help the student pick out individual words. Since I opened it I can't return it, but I'd like to. So, buyer of CDs beware. Once they're opened, you're stuck with them.

Berlitz Turkish Travel Pack (Berlitz Cassette Pack)

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Berlitz Turkish Travel Pack (Berlitz Cassette Pack)

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A fascinating study of this amazing archaeological discovery.

The Emperor's Silent Army: Terracotta Warriors of Ancient China

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The story of the 7,5000 warriors who guard Qin, China's first emperor
Hidden arrows, Poisoned King, and Buried Treasure!

The Emperor's Silent Army: Terracotta Warriors of Ancient China
Jane O'Connor
Manufacturer: Viking Juvenile
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Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 0670035122

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The story of the 7,5000 warriors who guard Qin, China's first emperor.......2006-03-21

While on vacation in China, Jane O'Connor visited the thousands of life-sized terracotta warrior statues discovered near the tomb on an emperor in northern China. She was inspired to find out more about both the army of ghostly gray warriors and the man who had ordered their creation. But as O'Connor read everything available about the first emperor and his buried army she discovered that a book on the subject had not yet been written for children. "The Emperor's Silent Army: Terracotta Warriors of Ancient China" rectifies that mistake.

In March 1974 three farmers digging a well near the city of Xian in Lintong County of the People's Republic of China, discovered the clay head of a "pottery man." Neither the farmers nor the archaeologists who arrived to investigate the figure had ever seen anything similar to the life-like figure, and where astounded to discover dozens, and then hundreds and finally thousands of these terracotta figures. When the excavation was done, an army of 7,500 soldiers and horses has been uncovered (so far), after being buried for more than 2,200 years. The life-size figures weighed as much as four hundred pounds each and wore knee-length robes, armor made from small iron "fish scales," and elaborate topknot hairdos (the low-ranking infantrymen did not wear armor). The figures stand at attention and archaeologists also found the hundreds of real bronze swords, daggers, battle-axes, and arrowheads, these silent warriors were carrying.

After sharing the story of the discovery of the figures, O'Connor tells the story of Qin Shihuang, the divine Son of Heaven, who was the first emperor or China. Qin was a paranoid tyrant, and fearing that grave robbers would loot the treasures in his tomb after he died. O'Connor talks about the measures Qin took to protect his final resting place, which included the terracotta figures, stationed in underground trenches, less than a mile from the tomb. The details about the figures, as to why they do not wear helmets or shields and why they are facing east, are quite interesting. There is logic to their arrangement that O'Connor is able to explain, a well as the difference between the 350 chariot horses and the more than 100 cavalry horses. There are more than forty full-color photographs in the book, which help to distinguish between the different types of warriors. The only disappointment here is that there are not more such photographs.

One of the most amazing things about the figures is that of the two thousand unearthed at the time O'Connor's book was published, no two had been discovered to be the same. The figures represent different ages, different parts of China, and even different temperaments. A colored computer image shows how one of the figures would have looked originally when it was painted. Another fascinating section has to do with modern artisans making replicas, following the techniques of 2,200 years ago, to help archeologists understand how the original figures were created. The final chapters of the book are devoted to what it was like inside the Emperor's tomb, where the body may be wearing a jade funeral suit (the government has no intention of actually opening the tomb and looking, but other tombs have been opened in the past to five us some ideas), and Qin's legacy, which is mainly the first Great Wall of China that he had made with a workforce of half a million slave laborers working for a dozen years. However, it would be Qin's silent army that is probably most responsible for what immortality the first emperor possesses today. Seeing them in person would be an unforgettable experience, and O'Connor's book does an excellent job of making that impression on her readers, young and old alike.

Hidden arrows, Poisoned King, and Buried Treasure!.......2002-11-15

Rich with exciting historical details, The Emperor's Silent Army: Terracotta Warriors of Ancient China by Jane O'Connor offers a well-researched book that tantalizes the reader with tales of a poisoned King, a camouflaged dead body, and a booby-trapped tomb. The targeted audience of ages 9-12 will thrill with the adventure while simultaneously profiting from their newfound knowledge of China's first Emperor, Qin Shihuang, and his war and burial customs. Heavily strewn with color photographs, computer images, maps, drawings, and charts, the book easily captures interest and successfully holds attention with its succinct wording and short chapters that directly complement the images.
Jane O'Connor's career spanning roles as editor-at-large, president of mass market children's books at Penguin, and prolific author is crowned by her most recent gem, The Emperor's Silent Army: Terracotta Warriors of Ancient China. Realizing that no children's books had thoroughly documented the world wonder discovered in China, O'Connor successfully fills the void. This book is a must for any library!
The only negative aspect is that the book fails to be part of a larger history series since once the book is read, the reader will want to read more. The detailed bibliography and author's note provide a scope for further reading on the Terracotta Warriors, but readers will long to learn the same concise and tantalizing information on other subjects as well! Hopefully, Jane O'Connor will follow with more books to engage children and adults since The Emperor's Silent Army: Terracotta Warriors of Ancient China masterfully explores its subject.

The Eternal Army: The Terracotta Army of the First Chinese Emperor (Timeless Treasures)

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Spectacular big photos of the Emperor's Army

The Eternal Army: The Terracotta Army of the First Chinese Emperor (Timeless Treasures)
Roberto Ciarla
Manufacturer: White Star
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ASIN: 8854400823
Release Date: 2005-10-18

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A vast "army" of over 7,000 terracotta statues of soldiers surrounds the tomb of the first emperor of the Qin dynasty in the Shaanxi province in northwestern China. These vigilant soldiers have been on duty for 2,000 years, but does anyone know what sort of ruler Qin Shi Huang was? Why did his tomb have to be guarded by a mysterious army? Was Qin Shi Huang so power-hungry he sought control even over the spirit world? Why did he feel compelled to defend himself even in the next life? Using the mausoleum structure as a key, the splendidly illustrated book answers many of the questions that have intrigued travelers, archaeologists, and students of Chinese culture since the site was discovered in 1974.This lavish, powerful volume explores the life and times of the man who founded a dynasty that would continue to the dawn of the 20th century. It gathers the most recent archaeological data with photographs taken on site expressly for this book-accompanied by essays from archaeologists and experts in Chinese art and history. What emerges is a profile of one of China's most powerful, legendary figures and a new view of one of Asia's most spectacular tourist attractions.

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Spectacular big photos of the Emperor's Army.......2005-12-27

The striking feature of this book is its inclusion of unusually large photos of close-ups of some individual soldiers. Two individual chariots, in addition, receive in-depth illustration of various aspects. If you really want to have a taste of what it feels when seeing as different each of the soldiers' faces, you will never be disappointed with this book in hand.

Several historical incidents that happened in this period also attract elaboration from this book. How the Emperor burnt thousands of scholars and books in order to take control of people's mind, is something that is explained through a model of the scene by the authors.

At the end of the book, the authors also explain how they, with the help of the Chinese officials, took the photos, with equipment weighing over 1000 pounds.

In the middle of the book the authors also attempt to delineate the long tradition of the Chinese philosophical thought as expressed in different schools, that preceded the rule of the Emperor over the unified China, which lasted only for 15 years!
While the discussion of the philosophical thoughts might not be deep enough, I guess the readers who are interested in this book would not count this as any issue. For overall each of the faces of the soldiers that feature in the photos already tell thousands of different stories, given the reader's own imagination.

I would recommend this book as a highly collectible gem!

The Terracotta Warriors: The Secret Codes of the Emperor's Army

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Utter Silliness
Some fresh material, astounding insights

The Terracotta Warriors: The Secret Codes of the Emperor's Army
Maurice Cotterell
Manufacturer: Bear & Company
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Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 159143033X
Release Date: 2004-03-25

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Explains esoteric secrets of the sacred solar science encoded in the massive army of terracotta warriors that guards the tomb of Chinese emperor Châ€™in Shi Huangdi

â€¢ Decodes the farewell message of the first emperor of China concealed more than 2,000 years ago in the 8,000 terracotta warriors that guard his tomb

â€¢ Shows the spiritual principles of this sacred solar science and its remarkable insights into heaven, hell, and the immortality of the soul

â€¢ Latest book by the bestselling author of The Tutankhamun Prophecies and The Lost Tomb of Viracocha

When the first emperor of unified China, Châ€™in Shi Huangdi, felt his death approaching, he decreed that he be entombed within a pyramid and that his tomb be protected by an immortal army of terracotta soldiers. In 1974 archaeologists discovered the first of more than 8,000 life-size terracotta warriors, each weighing half a ton, buried circa 220 B.C.E. near this emperorâ€™s pyramid tomb. Maurice Cotterell shows how Shi Huangdi--like the pharaoh Tutankhamun, the Mayan lord Pacal, and Viracocha in Peru--was a keeper of the sacred solar science of the ancients, a science that included a sophisticated understanding of the effect of the sun on earthly affairs, fertility rates, and personality. The keepers of this science taught that the soul was immortal and was destined to transform into star energy or be reborn on Earth, depending on an individualâ€™s spiritual progress in his or her lifetime. Using his unique understanding of how and why ancient civilizations encoded this extraordinary knowledge, Cotterell decodes the emperorâ€™s farewell message concealed in the terracotta warriors--a message that reveals the true purpose of life and the imperishable nature of the soul.

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Utter Silliness.......2005-12-13

There is absolutely not one word of substance in this book. There's not all that much about the warriors and what there is so ridiculous that one is inclined to suspect that the author is putting us on. The tabloids at the supermarket checkout counter have more substance than this nonsense.

Some fresh material, astounding insights.......2004-08-29

I am ambivalent about the latest book by Maurice Cotterell. 'The Terracotta Warriors' merits a five star rating but I have some reservations about the book. For those interested in the statues uncovered in China the book is worthwhile. Since I've read several other books by Maurice, it was a bit of a disappointment because he simply continues the theme of reincarnation and how humans escape to enter a higher state of being, or heaven, or however a person wants to phrase it, with a limited amount of new material. The appendices contain nothing new, as I recall. For someone who has not read any books by Maurice, the book will appear to be profound and full of insights that no one but Maurice has realized for hundreds of years (probably with the exception of some limited number of people belonging to secret societies). For someone who has read other books Maurice wrote, they will find a magnificent explanation of the significance of the Terracotta Warriors: the significance of the number of warriors in each pit, the significance of each type of face (representing different Chinese [written] characters), and so on. I also enjoyed tidbits such as a page or two devoted to information about Hitler's quest for esoteric knowledge and search for artifacts such as the Spear of Destiny. Of course, Maurice revealed a profound fact about the number 666 and what humans are made of (perhaps a coincidence, perhaps not).

I highly recommend all of Maurice's books. For those who have not read Cotterell previously, I might recommend 'The Tutankhamun Prophecies' instead. For those who have read some of Cotterell's books, I think 'The Terracotta Warriors' is definitely not a waste of time to read, but I wouldn't be in a rush to buy it. econ

Terra-Cotta Soldiers: Army Of Stone (High Interest Books)

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Terra-Cotta Soldiers: Army Of Stone (High Interest Books)
Arlan Dean
Manufacturer: Children's Press (CT)
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A Wonder of the World, Treasures of the Nation: Terra-Cotta Army of Emperor Qin Shihuang

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A Wonder of the World, Treasures of the Nation: Terra-Cotta Army of Emperor Qin Shihuang
Museum of the Terra-Cotta Army
Manufacturer: Shaanxi Travel and Tourism Publishing House
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000LT9FBU

Emperor Qin's Terra Cotta Army (Unearthing Ancient Worlds)

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Emperor Qin's Terra Cotta Army (Unearthing Ancient Worlds)
Michael Capek
Manufacturer: Twenty-First Century Books (CT)
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The First Emperor: China's Terracotta Army

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The First Emperor: China's Terracotta Army

Manufacturer: Harvard University Press
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The Coldest Winter: America and the Korean War

ASIN: 0674026977

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Standing guard around the tomb of Qin Shihuangdi, the ranks of a terracotta army bear silent witness to the vast power of the First Emperor of the Qin Dynasty, who unified China in 221 BCE. Six thousand warriors and horses make up the army, while chariots, a military guard, and a command post complete the host. A new look at one of the most spectacular finds in the annals of archaeology, this book also considers the historical and archaeological context of the Terracotta Army, as well as the extensive research and excavation carried out since its discovery in 1974.

In richly illustrated chapters, experts in the field describe the Qin's rise and military conquest, the empire's ideology and practices, and the emperor's achievements and legacy. The authors examine the site itself, including new discoveries such as terracotta bureaucrats, acrobats, and strongmen, life-size bronze birds, hundreds of suits of stone armor, and terracotta warriors with colored faces preserved with new technology.

From explorations of the massive mausoleum and the rituals that surrounded it, to explanations of the actual manufacture of the Terracotta Army, the book offers a detailed and authoritative tour of one of ancient history's most eloquent memorials, with all it says of China's long and coherent cultural past--and future potential.

Terra Cotta Army of Emperor Qin (A Timestop Book)

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Terra Cotta Army of Emperor Qin (A Timestop Book)
Caroline Lazo
Manufacturer: New Discovery Books
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Terra Cotta Army of Emperor Qin Shi Huang

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Terra Cotta Army of Emperor Qin Shi Huang
Yuan Zbongyi
Manufacturer: China Travel and Tourism Press
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000X8J52I

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Extraordinary Work!.......2000-08-09

The Emperors' Album is an extraordinary work because it contains Mughal miniatures from one of the greatest collections in the world: The Hagop Kervorkian Collection. Consisting of 50 leaves, 39 of which date from the 17th century, this book will astond you particularly when you understand the intricate work involved in the execution of these watercolors. Brimming with georgious color plates, you are transported to a rich world that you may not want to leave!

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