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Oil Palms and Other Oilseeds of the Amazon (Studies in Economic Botany, No 2)
Celestino Pesce Manufacturer: Reference Pubns ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover ASIN: 091725628X |
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The Online Business Setup, Amazon Sales, Online Auctions for Palm Reading Books Businesses
J Bowman J Orr Manufacturer: LTBR, Inc ProductGroup: Book Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B000X9VNPE |
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The Online Business Setup, Cheap Marketing, Amazon Sales for Leather Palm Gloves Businesses
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The Online Business Setup, Cheap Marketing, Amazon Sales for Palm Reading Books Businesses
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The Online Business Setup, Killer Headlines, Amazon Sales for Leather Palm Gloves Businesses
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The Online Business Setup, Killer Headlines, Amazon Sales for Palm Reading Books Businesses
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The Online Business Setup, Killer Headlines, Amazon Sales for Palm Trees Businesses
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The Online Business Setup, Lazy Marketing Methods, Amazon Sales for Leather Palm Gloves Businesses
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A Traveller's History of Southeast Asia (The Traveller's History Series)
J. M. Barwise , and Nicholas J. White Manufacturer: Interlink Books ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback Similar Items:
ASIN: 1566564395 |
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From the early Christian era in Europe, Southeast Asia was known as the "Land of Gold." It is a region blessed with a rich diversity of cultures, peoples, and scenery. A Traveller's History of Southeast Asia is a lucid and concise introduction to the histories of the modern states of Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, Thailand, Singapore, Brunei, and East Timor, providing an essential guide for both tourists and the general reader. It spans the history of the region from "Java Man" some one million years ago to the development of the high-tech, skyscraper cities of the new millennium.Following chapters on the physical environment and the earliest human history of Southeast Asia, the authors carry the reader through the classical kingdoms that produced such architectural marvels as Borobudur in Java and Angkor Wat in Cambodia. The book further explores Southeast Asia's growing trade with the outside world from 1500 culminating in colonization by the European imperial powers in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries.
The struggles for independence in the last century-which made the modern nations of the region-are discussed in detail, as are the dramatic and tragic events of the post-independence era such as the Vietnam War and the Cambodia genocide. The remarkable successes and failings of the region's recent economic development are highlighted in the final chapter. Above all, A Traveller's History of Southeast Asia shows how the region's soul has been preserved against tremendous external pressures.
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A Traveller's History of Southeast Asia.......2003-08-06
In terms of coverage, the "Traveller's History of Southeast Asia" includes most of mainland and island Southeast Asia, with most attention being paid to Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, Vietnam, Malaysia, and Indonesia. Surprisingly, the Philippines and Burma are not included. I find the latter omission particularly eccentric, given the importance of the monuments at Pagan, and the contention between Burma and Thailand during much of the common period.
The book's authors do a fine job of explaining the causes and effects of major trends in the history of Southeast Asia that begin with the era of Western exploration: patterns of colonialism, the impact of trade and migration, Islam, communism, World War I and II, the Vietnam War, nationalism, the regional consolidation into nation-states, political independence, and recent developments (as of 2001). I was impressed by the authors' even-handedness in describing these often contentious events. Their analysis is clear and knowledgeable, and they have no political axes to grind.
In summary, "A Traveller's History of Southeast Asia" is a good read, and a useful resource, for all who are interested in the post-1500 history of this fascinating and diverse region.
A quick read and a great way to get up to speed on SE Asia.......2003-06-20
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Exploring Southeast Asia: A Traveller's History of the Region
Milton Osborne Manufacturer: Allen & Unwin ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback ASIN: 1865088129 |
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Written by one of the world's preeminent experts on Southeast Asia, this easy-to-read guidebook offers a lively chronicle of a tantalizing part of the world that has undergone dramatic changes during its long and colorful history. Extensively illustrated with photographs and diagrams, it also includes brief histories and maps of all Southeast Asian nations, long marked by profound cultural, geographical, and political diversity. From the grandeur of the "classical" years through the transformations that accompanied the arrival and eventual dominance of the European powers, and from the bitter wars of revolution to the joys and challenges of independence, Exploring Southeast Asia offers the ideal introduction to a world waiting and deserving to be better known.Customer Reviews:
Excellent material to get a quick overview of the region!.......2004-06-21
Quick read and very informative! All SE countries are covered - Brunei, Burma, Cambodia, Laos, Singapore, Malaysia, East Timor, Indonesia, Thailand and Vietnam.
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Australia's Battlefields in Viet Nam: A Traveller's Guide
Gary McKay Manufacturer: Allen & Unwin ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback ASIN: 1865088234 |
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This traveler's guide to Australian battlefields, cemeteries, and war memorials in Vietnam is presented in an easy-to-follow geographic format, allowing visitors to the country to explore all of the sites in a region and follow the suggested itineraries. An introduction to the history of the Vietnam conflict and Australia's involvement is included.
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An English Consul in Siam (Kegan Paul Travellers Series)
W. A. R. Wood , and W.A.R. Wood Manufacturer: Kegan Paul ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover ASIN: 071030949X |
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The author of these fascinating reminiscences spent thirty-six years in Siam and Anglo-Siamese life. Coming to Bangkok in 1896 as an entrepreneur and at the age of eighteen, Wood began his career in the Consular Service, ultimately serving as His Majesty's Consul General in Chiengmai by 1932. These charming glimpses into Siamese life from an English perspective are unique and a must for anyone interested in Thailand and its history.
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The Gentleman in the Parlour: A Record of a Journey from Rangoon to Haiphong (Armchair Traveller)
W. Somerset Maugham Manufacturer: Marlowe & Company ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback Similar Items:
ASIN: 1569249032 |
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Absolutely Agree.......2000-08-20
A supurb travellers tale of Southeast Asia in the 20's.......1999-04-03
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Inroads into Burma: A Travellers' Anthology (Oxford in Asia Paperbacks)
Gerry Abbott Manufacturer: Oxford University Press, USA ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback Similar Items:
ASIN: 9835600341 |
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Protected by jungle-covered mountain ranges, the land ruled by the Burmese Court was for a long time jealously guarded by kings who chose to remain aloof from the outside world. With the coming of the Age of Steam, access to the sequested kingdom was much easier, and when it fell prey to British imperialism the country was 'opened up'. Nevertheless, soon after becoming an independent republic the country once more pursued a policy of limited foreign contact. One consequence of such geographical and cultural isolation is that most outsiders are uninformed about the country now known as Myanmar. This anthology contains sequences of fascinating information covering almost four centuries of Burmese history and drawn from travellers' accounts, many of them from rare documents or inaccessible books.
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Java: A Travellers' Anthology (Oxford Paperbacks)
Manufacturer: Oxford University Press, USA ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback ASIN: 9676530824 |
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Capturing the many diverse images and perceptions of Java recorded over the last 600 years, this entertaining volume brings together accounts of this enchanting tropical island by thirty-five Western travellers, most of them English or American. Their writings span the years from the earliest
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The Malay Archipelago I: Scientific Travellers, 1789-1874 (Scientific Travellers, 1790-1877)
A. R. Wallace Manufacturer: Routledge ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover ASIN: 0415289386 |
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The Malay Archipelago is perhaps the most celebrated of all writings on Indonesia. Attracting huge public interest at the time of publication, this two-part work ranks with the nineteenth century's most important travel writing and Wallace's name continues to be inextricably linked to the area.
Wallace was best known for his discovery and description of the faunal discontinuity that now bears his name, "Wallace's Line," extending between the islands of Bali and Lombok and Borneo and Sulawesi, described here in The Malay Archipelago. This led to his theory of natural selection, which was presented to the Linnaean Society in 1858.
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The Malay Archipelago II: Scientific Travellers, 1789-1874 (Scientific Travellers 1790-1877)
A. R. Wallace Manufacturer: Routledge ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover ASIN: 0415289394 |
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The Malay Archipelago is perhaps the most celebrated of all writings on Indonesia. Attracting huge public interest at the time of publication, this two-part work ranks with the nineteenth century's most important travel writing and Wallace's name continues to be inextricably linked to the area.
Wallace was best known for his discovery and description of the faunal discontinuity that now bears his name, "Wallace's Line," extending between the islands of Bali and Lombok and Borneo and Sulawesi, described here in The Malay Archipelago. This led to his theory of natural selection, which was presented to the Linnaean Society in 1858.
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Memorable Description of the East Indian Voyage 1618-25 (Broadway Travellers)
Willem Bontekoe Manufacturer: Routledge ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover ASIN: 0415344727 |
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First published in 1929.
Bontekoe's East Indian Voyage was a popular book in which the Dutch seventeenth century public delighted, and continued to be reprinted throughout the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries.
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From Colonies to Country With George Washington (My American Journey)
Deborah Hedstrom-Page Manufacturer: B&H Publishing Group ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover ASIN: 0805432655 |
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For students ages eight to fourteen, the MY AMERICAN JOURNEY series presents a true history of the United States with a cleverly helpful dose of fiction.Each of these first four books (in a projected series of ten) recounts highlights from the life of a true American founder or social pioneer. But to engage a studentÂ's interest from page one, a fictional narrator--usually a school-age person who somehow knew the main hero--tells the story with youthful vigor.
Adding to Deborah Hedstrom-PageÂ's unique lessons are plentiful illustrations from Sergio Martinez (Max LucadoÂ's You Are Special). Each book also contains study questions for every chapter and other educational helps.
George Washington (1732-1799) was an American Revolutionary War hero and the first president of the United States. Abraham Lincoln (1809-1865) was the sixteenth president of the United
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set & book.......2000-03-13
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Deal Terms - The Finer Points of Venture Capital Deal Structures, Valuations, Term Sheets, Stock Options and Getting VC Deals Done (Inside the Minds)
Alex Wilmerding Manufacturer: Aspatore Books ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback Similar Items:
ASIN: 1587622084 |
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Deal Terms is the first ever in-depth look at valuations, preferred stock, stock options and other variables that affect deal structure, written by Alex Wilmerding (a venture capitalist at Boston Capital Ventures and best selling author of Term Sheets & Valuations). Written from a venture capital perspective, however applicable for all types of financings, Deal Terms includes actual term sheets, valuation methodology and analysis, assessment of stock option programs and their impact on valuations and capital structures and other real world documents used by leading venture capitalists and lawyers analyzed from multiple perspectives. A must have book for any executive, entrepreneur, or financial professional, this timeless classic is an unprecedented resource that will help you avoid costly mistakes, understand various structures and terms, and understand wording and language from other deal sheets to help you get deals done.According to Graham Anderson, General Partner at Euclid SR Partners, "Deal Terms provides critical, in-depth, first-hand perspective on the crucial terms and factors which influence financing decisions." Clifford Schorer, Entrepreneur in Residence, Columbia Business School remarks, "Deal Terms is an indispensable reference for entrepreneurs and finance professionals." And Andrew McKee, General Partner at Webster Capital notes, "Deal Terms is a really important resource."
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Deal Terms is the first ever in-depth look at valuations, preferred stock, stock options and other variables that affect deal structure, written by Alex Wilmerding (a venture capitalist at Boston Capital Ventures and best selling author of Term Sheets & Valuations). Written from a venture capital perspective, however applicable for all types of financings, Deal Terms includes actual term sheets, valuation methodology and analysis, assessment of stock option programs and their impact on valuations and capital structures and other real world documents used by leading venture capitalists and lawyers analyzed from multiple perspectives. A must have book for any executive, entrepreneur, or financial professional, this timeless classic is an unprecedented resource that will help you avoid costly mistakes, understand various structures and terms, and understand wording and language from other deal sheets to help you get deals done.Customer Reviews:
A Quick Guide to Venture Capital Thinking.......2006-06-21
Great Book - But Even Better is Author DVD Called Negotiating Term Sheets & Valuations in VC Deals.......2006-05-17
Very Disappointed.......2006-05-15
Solid reference for entrepreneurs.......2005-12-29
Helpful, practical, and brilliant!.......2004-05-07
This book showed me numerous issues that I would have definitely overlooked or simply not thought of.
Thanks for writing Deal Terms. Definitely an invaluable
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