Recent sculpture, Sorel Etrog: [exhibition] January 6-February 1, 1969, Felix Landau Gallery

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Born in Romania in 1933, Sorel Etrog immigrated to Canada in 1963 and quickly established himself as one of North America's pre-eminentsculptors. With illustrations of works from all the major stages of the artist's career, a text by the distinguished critic Pierre Restany, as well as commentaries by the artist, this monograph is the most comprehensive ever published on Sorel Etrog.

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Sorel Etrog Recent Sculpture

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ASIN: B000HY1OT0

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Sorel Etrog: Human Traces
David Moos
Manufacturer: Mosaic Pr
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Sorel Etrog: Recent works
Sorel Etrog
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ASIN: B0007AL6NS

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Sorel Etrog: Sculpture
William J Withrow
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The Kite
Sorel Etrog
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The cult of the head sculptures by Sorel Etrog, 17 April-17 August 1997

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The cult of the head sculptures by Sorel Etrog, 17 April-17 August 1997
Sorel Etrog
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Dream chamber: Joyce and the Dada circus : a collage

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Dream chamber: Joyce and the Dada circus : a collage
Sorel Etrog
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Etrog
Sorel] Gallery Moos [Etrog
Manufacturer: The Gallery
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Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000KW4Z90

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These lavish volumes feature highlights of five of the collections in the J. Paul Getty Museum. Each volume contains between seventy-five and one hundred objects, handsomely reproduced in full color and described by members of the curatorial staff.

Included are many objects that have never before been reproduced, as well as all of the Museum's spectacular new acquisitions--among them, Fra Bartolommeo's Rest on the Flight into Egypt and Cezanne's Still Life with Apples; van der Schardt's small bronze statue Mercury, sculpted in the sixteenth
century; Michelangelo's sublime drawing The Holy Family with the Infant Saint John the Baptist; and Boccaccio's Fates of Illustrious Men and Women, a manuscript magnificently illuminated in France in the fifteenth century.

In addition to English, each volume is available in French, German, Italian, Japanese, and Spanish Two additional titles, on photographs and sculpture, will appear next year.

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Great photos.......2007-03-07

I like looking at the photos of the 1900's, they are so unique. It is amazing at what they could do with such limitations. It's very creative stuff. Of course all the photos are really great, even the 20th century works.

Masterpieces of the J. Paul Getty Museum: Antiquities: French Language Edition

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Masterpieces of the J. Paul Getty Museum: Antiquities: French Language Edition

Manufacturer: Getty Trust Publications: J. Paul Getty Museum
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Masterpieces of the J. Paul Getty Museum: Antiquities: German Language Edition

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Masterpieces of the J. Paul Getty Museum: Antiquities: German Language Edition

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Masterpieces of the J. Paul Getty Museum: Antiquities: Italian Language Edition

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Masterpieces of the J. Paul Getty Museum: Antiquities: Italian Language Edition

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ASIN: 0892364246

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Masterpieces of the J. Paul Getty Museum: Antiquities: Japanese Language Edition

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Masterpieces of the J. Paul Getty Museum: Antiquities: Japanese Language Edition

Manufacturer: Getty Trust Publications: J. Paul Getty Museum
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ASIN: 0892364262

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Masterpieces of the J. Paul Getty Museum: Antiquities: Spanish Language Edition

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Masterpieces of the J. Paul Getty Museum: Antiquities: Spanish Language Edition

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MASTERPIECES OF THE J. PAUL GETTY MUSEUM; ANTIQUITIES

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MASTERPIECES OF THE J. PAUL GETTY MUSEUM; ANTIQUITIES

Manufacturer: Same
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Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000HT76WE

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Masterpieces of the J. Paul Getty Museum: Antiquities

Manufacturer: Thames and Hudson Ltd
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Masterpieces of the J. Paul Getty Museum: Antiquities

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ASIN: 0500160228

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Improving the governance of public funds for health care services in Miami-Dade County.

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Exceptionally well-written and researched, but needs maps

The Battle of Marianna, Florida
Dale Cox
Manufacturer: Dale Cox
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Binding: Paperback
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The Maps of Gettysburg: The Gettysburg Campaign, June 3 - July 13, 1863

ASIN: 0615148883

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On September 27, 1864, a column of 700 Union soldiers attacked the small Northwest Florida city of Marianna. They had no way of knowing it at the time, but it was the culmination of the deepest penetration of Confederate Florida by a Federal force during the entire Civil War. A hastily assembled force of Southern reservists, "home guards" and volunteers tried to defend Marianna, igniting a battle so bloody and intense that some have called it "Florida's Alamo." It was not another Alamo, of course, but it was a battle of significance far beyond its size. In this book, writer and historian Dale Cox explores this long-forgotten battle in remarkable detail. The book brings the events and people of 1864 to life in a remarkable and sometimes charming way. Thoroughly researched and thoughtfully written, The Battle of Marianna, Florida is a must have for any student of Civil War or Florida history.

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Exceptionally well-written and researched, but needs maps.......2007-09-16

Author Dale Cox brings to life the little known Sept. 1864 battle of Marianna, Florida. The work is well structured and well researched. The author does a masterful job describing the period setting and conditions from many perspectives. He has delved deeply into the various county histories, correspondence, pension records, and census data to bring us an original treatment of this obscure action. The bulk of the narrative is gleaned from first hand accounts of various participants and natives.

The Marianna raid and battle was the culmination of an earlier probe which had illustrated the vulnerability of the region. Although it was a small affair in a large war, Marianna was one of many such small actions that effectively strangled the agricultural and economic output of the South late in the war. Along their path the raiders stripped the region of foodstuffs and other supplies.

In the raid General Asboth with about 700 Union cavalry and mounted U.S. Colored infantry rapidly penetrated from Navy Cove to Campbellton in West Florida. The force then turned southeast to strike Marianna. Their movements were too rapid for the various CSA home guard and cavalry to effectively oppose and the CSA was uncertain of their whereabouts until they reached Campbellton. The CSA commander, Col. Montgomery was slow to request reinforcements, call out the home guard, and concentrate his forces. With his semi-organized companies and home guard, he set a last minute trap in Marianna that succeeded in wounding several Union officers. However, Asboth's flanking force enveloped many of these defenders. The next day the raiders withdrew--bringing with them approximately 100 prisoners and 600 fleeing slaves.

Mr. Cox is very even-handed in his coverage with no perceptible North/South bias. He does particularly well conveying how hard things were for all residents (secessionist, unionist, and neutral) at the hands of both Union and Confederate authorities. He does an admirable job of reviewing the important roles that slaves and colored troops played in the area, the battle, and in the post war years. I particularly appreciate his presentation of various and sometimes-contradictory facets in multiple accounts. He is careful to weigh each and propose a reasonable interpretation or correction based on the available information.

Mr. Cox does seem overly forgiving of CSA Col. Montgomery's substantial errors. While he makes a convincing case that Montgomery's actions in the battle itself were sound and rebuts contemporary editorials claiming intentional sabotage or cowardice, the author cannot adequately explain the soundness of Montgomery's strategic actions preceding the battle. Although it is true that Montgomery could not have known which way the raiders were headed, he failed to call on reinforcement promptly, and he failed to concentrate to defend the most valuable potential target. While the colonel appears to have been trying to cover all bases, he failed to appreciate the rapidity with which raiders had moved in the past, and the poor scouting performances turned in by Florida cavalry in prior raids. He was caught largely unprepared.

While the narrative itself is well polished, there are a few things that should be improved to compliment the text. The most important of these would be maps. The main text has a very simple map that really doesn't help the reader. What is really called for is a full-page map of the raid's route displaying rivers, dates, clashes, feints, and the towns mentioned in the text. Another map is needed to show the streets, paths and bridges of the battle itself. A second substantial flaw is the lack of a bibliography. Although the author provides footnotes for his primary sources, some of his secondary sources appear not to have been footnoted or at least not where one would expect to find them. (There are also a dozen or so typographical or editing errors, primarily late in the text, but the overall impression of the editing is quite good.)

In terms of research, balance, and analysis this is a 6-point effort on a 5-point scale. Unfortunately, the lack of maps makes it much harder to follow than it should be. If you are interested in small raids, Florida Civil War history, or the U.S. Colored Troops, then I highly recommend this book. Grab the "Official Military Atlas of the Civil War" to understand the period place names and routes, and look up the Marianna street maps online so that you can follow the text of the battle. "The Battle of Marianna, Florida" is an excellent companion to William Nulty's "Confederate Florida: The Road to Olustee."

Florida Geological Survey - Geology of Jackson County with charts

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Florida Geological Survey - Geology of Jackson County with charts
Wayne - editor Moore
Manufacturer: Florida Geological Survey
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History of St. Petersburg and Pinellas County Florida

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History of St. Petersburg and Pinellas County Florida
Jackson Page S.
Manufacturer: Published by the author
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The limestone resources of Washington, Holmes and Jackson Counties, Florida (Geological bulletin)

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The limestone resources of Washington, Holmes and Jackson Counties, Florida (Geological bulletin)
William D Reves
Manufacturer: Published for the Florida Geological Survey
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ASIN: B0007I5ZS2

Treasure Coast Black Heritage: A Pictorial History

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Treasure Coast Black Heritage: A Pictorial History
A. Ronald Hudson , and Audria V. Moore
Manufacturer: Donning Publishers
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Binding: Hardcover

1830 to 1860 Jackson County, Florida, Federal Census

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1830 to 1860 Jackson County, Florida, Federal Census
Allcensus Inc.
Manufacturer: Allcensus, Inc.
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: CD-ROM
ASIN: 1590831306

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Images of the Federal Census pages for 1830, 1840, 1850, & 1860 Jackson CO, Florida. Perfect for genealogy research with a total of 266 pages containing the census data on approximately 16,919 inhabitants of the county. The images are on CD-ROM and can be viewed on any computer. PCs already have the recommended viewing program so nothing needs to be installed on most machines. Viewing programs are included for MACs. There is no name index.

An archaeological and historical survey of Compass Lake Unit 5,: Jackson County, Florida (Miscellaneous project report series)

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An archaeological and historical survey of Compass Lake Unit 5,: Jackson County, Florida (Miscellaneous project report series)
L. Scott Nidy
Manufacturer: Division of Archives, History and Records Management, Bureau of Historic Sites and Properties
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Cemeteries of Jackson County, Florida
Doris E Pamphilon
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Energy is vital to health, well being and economic survival. But the task of providing sustainable energy services to rural communities in developing countries is a complex one. Social priorities, environmental issues, financial constraints, gender differences, demographic characteristics, technical considerations and institutional frameworks all play some role in ensuring that energy investments meet the needs of local people. The energy challenge for the 21st Century is to integrate these diverse constraints into a coherent decision-making framework. This book provides an illustrated and accessible guidance manual for this task.

The primary audience for the manual consists of energy analysts, policy makers, development workers and researchers in developing countries. The secondary beneficiaries will be academics interested in development issues, energy industry experts and decision-makers at the local or government level involved in making decisions about energy and development policies.

The manual presents a range of analytical techniques to assist in evaluating and comparing energy technology options from a variety of important perspectives. The work distills experiences and draws lessons from previous rural energy activities, and presents a variety of relevant analysis tools that will contribute towards upgrading current decision making practices in rural energy development. The manual demonstrates how integrating technical, economic, social, institutional and environmental criteria forms the basis of "good practice" in rural energy planning and policy development. Analytical techniques are described and illustrated with the help of case studies and information acquired from various parts of the developing world to show how the techniques can be applied in real situations.

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