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From the tropics to the Artic Poles (and everywhere in between), seventeen epic tales of survival.
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Wilderness Light: Switzerland Rediscovered
Urs Frauchiger
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Terrible - don't buy.......2007-03-31
Switzerland rediscovered? Photo's poor - bad angles. Awful. Save your money.
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Wolves and the Wilderness in the Middle Ages
Aleksander Pluskowski
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The wolf, a common metaphor for vice in medieval Christian literature, is today an iconic symbol of the intense fear and insecurity that some associate with the middle ages. In reality, responses to wolves varied across medieval Europe. Although not dependent on the wilderness, wolves were conceptually linked to this environment - which although on the fringes of medieval society, became increasingly exploited from the eighth to fourteenth centuries, so bringing people and livestock closer to the wolf.This book compares responses to wolves, focusing on two regions, Britain and southern Scandinavia. It looks at the distribution of wolves in the landscape, their potential impact as predators on both animals and people, and their use as commodities, in literature, art, cosmology and identity. It also investigates the reasons (both practical and cultural) for the eradication of wolves in England, but their survival on the Scandinavian peninsula. ALEKSANDER PLUSKOWSKI is Junior Research Fellow in Medieval Archaeology, Clare College, Cambridge
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Caesars of the Wilderness (Publications of the Minnesota Historical Society)
Grace L. Nute
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During the period between the publication of Pierre Esprit Radisson’s Voyages by the Prince Society of Boston in 1885 and the appearance of Caesars of the Wilderness in 1943, scholarly journals and books were often enlivened by the historical controversy surrounding Radisson and his fellow explorer, Medard Chouart, Sieur Des Groseilliers. Often referred to as the “Radisson problem,” the controversy called into question almost every aspect of the two men’s lives, from the authenticity of parts of Radisson’s narrative to the exact itinerary the men followed in their travels.
The publication of Caesars in the Wilderness brought the historical debate to an end. Based on many years of research in repositories throughout France, England, and North America, the books, with its skillful presentation of new evidence, settled many of the questions that had long puzzled scholars.
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Call of the Wild: A Celebration of British Landscapes (Rucksack Readers)
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England, Scotland, Wales, and Ireland have a variety of wild landscapes unrivalled anywhere in the world, from unknown hills to famous mountains, from standing stones to forest glades. Rediscover the British Isles through the eyes of 25 authors of the Outdoor Writers' Guild in this full-color guide, lavishly illustrated with 130 superb photographs.
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A study of military tactics and strategy before the War of Independence, this book reexamines the conquest of the North American wilderness and its native peoples by colonial settlers. Historians have long believed that the peculiar conditions of the New World, coupled with the success of Indians tactics, forced the colonists to abandon traditional European methods of warfare and to develop a new "American" style of combat. By combining firearms with guerrilla-like native tactics, colonial commanders were able not only to subdue their Indian adversaries but eventually to prevail against more conventionally trained British forces during the American Revolution.
Yet upon closer scrutiny, this common understanding of early American warfare turns out to be more myth than reality. As Guy Chet reveals, clashes between colonial and Indian forces during the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries did not lead to a reevaluation and transformation of conventional military doctrine. On the contrary, the poor performance of the settlers during King Philip's War (1675-76) and King William's War (1689-1697) prompted colonial magistrates to address the shortcomings of their military forces through a greater reliance on British troops and imperial administrators. Thus, as the eighteenth century wore on, growing military success in the New England colonies reflected an increasing degree of British planning, administration, participation, and command.
The colonies' military and political leadership, Chet argues, never rejected the time-tested principles of European warfare, and even during the American War of Independence, the republic's military leadership looked to Europe for guidance in the art of combat.
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Colonial Warfare.......2003-05-15
An interesting book that manages in 200 short pages to effectively challenge the tradition (or orthodoxy) of American Exceptionalism and "Americanization" through the lens of American military history.
The narration of the sometimes-horrifying and sometimes-comical
encounters between English, Indian, French and British military forces indicates not only that American settlers retained their Old-World way of war (rather than creating a unique American way of war), but also that the 'old ways' triumphed in the New World.
This book serves to further demonstrate that the Atlantic Ocean was not a barrier that culturally and politically separated the colonies from England. Instead, it was a bridge that, as Chet states, allowed the "transportation of English culture --- military culture --- to the frontier of European civilization." "When examined within the context
of imperial history, the story of warfare, like the story of politics and culture in colonial America, reads as a process by which the colonies were drawn toward England's cultural and administrative sphere of influence, rather than attempted to liberate themselves from it."
Read this.......2003-05-15
A small book that packs a punch. In his "Preface", Chet explains that he began writing this book in an effort to illustrate how Englishmen were militarily transformed into Americans; how they gradually gave up their European defensive tactics and instead adopted Indian offensive tactics. As with most myths, the deeper you dig, the less you find. The book Chet wound up writing demonstrates the exact opposite of what he originally thought he'd find. It shows how and why European tactics WORKED in North America, despite the terrain and the
Indians' guerilla tactics.
Although the book deals with the colonial period only and does not analyze the American Revolutionary War, Chet's argument fits in with what we know about George Washington's management of his army during the war.
The sections about Benjamin Church, Rogers' Rangers, and British light infantry tactics are particularly interesting.
The endnotes contain interesting and funny incidents that really
enhance the impact of the text.
American or European Way of War.......2003-05-15
We've become so accustomed to hearing about the "American Way of
War" that we rarely bother to reexamine it. In Conquering the American Wilderness, Chet challenges the assumption that English settlers learned from Native Americans how to fight as guerillas. He demonstrates that English fighting methods remained the same throughout the colonial period, and that the failure of colonial forces to do the job well led to greater and greater reliance on British Redcoats.
The key to the poor performance of provincials and to the overwhelming success of British regulars (culminating with the capture of Canada during the French and Indian War) was professionalism of officers, NCOs, and enlisted men.
What's interesting about this book is that it explains the wisdom and demonstrates the effectiveness of Europe's linear tactics (which are so often portrayed as senseless ritual). Chet then illustrates why large heavy formations, drawn in lines of battle, were so effective against French and Indian guerillas.
Conquering the American Wilderness also explains the origin of the myth of Americanization/Indianization of European warfare in the colonies, but because the book ends with the first battle of the American Revolution, it doesn't deal with the way the retelling of American victory magnified and enshrined the myth of the American guerilla tradition ("the American Way of War").
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A Howling Wilderness: Prehistory in the Peak District
M. R. Edmonds
Manufacturer: Tempus Publishing, Limited
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Illustrated with stunning black and white photos, this book traces the history of the Peak District, focusing on both its natural evolution and the human impact.
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Capturing the diversity and importance of tourism research! What do people seek when they travel? How do locals respond and who benefits? What impact do tourists have on the environments and people they visit? What do tourists gain from their travel and exposure to other cultures and what are their responsibilities? Stimulating and comprehensive, Tourists and Tourism is a valuable examination of a major social and economic phenomenon. This new collection provides an authoritative and lively introduction to global tourism. Twenty-seven essays, by a wide array of North American and international scholars, have been selected to achieve a balance between theory and recent case studies from different parts of the world. In addition, contributors represent a variety of disciplines, including anthropology, sociology, history, geography, folklore, and journalism, offering fresh, eclectic perspectives. The volume is enriched by photographs. Appendices provide a list of recommended films and examples of behavioral guidelines for tourists.
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Special Purpose Series In French and Spanish
With a growing number of companies looking for employees who can "speak the business" in a foreign language, individuals will find the competition for jobs fiercer than ever. Everyone can prepare for these challenges by choosing from this unique series.
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turismo.......1999-04-19
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turismo.......1999-04-19
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Tourism and Hotel Management.......1999-03-16
I want to review the book because I would like take it the reference for my tourism class.
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The Literary Tourist: Readers and Places in Romantic and Victorian Britain
Nicola J. Watson
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You've already read the book - why visit the place? When and why did readers start visiting sites with literary associations - whether writers' graves, birthplaces, houses, or the setting of their novels? This original, witty, illustrated study offers the first analytical history of the rise and development of literary tourism in nineteenth-century Britain, associated with authors from Shakespeare, Gray, Keats and Burns to Scott, the Brontë sisters, and Thomas Hardy. Indispensable for the student of literature, the travel literature and the tourism of the nineteenth century.
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Tourisme Et Hotellerie: Lectures Et Vocabulaire En Francais, (Tourism and Hotel Management)
Katia Brillé Lutz , and
Conrad J. Schmitt
Manufacturer: McGraw-Hill
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Commerce Et Marketing: Lectures Et Vocabulaire En Francais (Business and Marketing)
ASIN: 0070568200 |
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This is part of a series of books of specialized readings in specific content areas, in this case tourism. This book can be used as a supplementary reader (in conjunction with any basal text) at the elementary or early intermediate level (2nd semester of 1st year or 1st semester of 2nd year).
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- This is a book for morons! Not dummies.
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Cocktail Parties for Dummies (--For Dummies)
Jaymz Bee , and
Jan Gregor
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Entertaining for Dummies
ASIN: 0764550268 |
Amazon.com
If you think a successful cocktail party means buying a few fifths of liquor, making some canapés with Ritz crackers and Cheez-Whiz, and calling 10 of your best friends, you may need more help than even this book can give you. But start here anyway; party specialist Jaymz Bee's advice is snappy and entertaining, and the great suggestions may start to sink in. Bee advises developing a theme for the party: "Pick a good theme," he says, "and the rest of the party-planning problems disappear." Not that he stops there; this book is loaded with suggestions for party themes, locations, moods, guests, drinks, and food. Would you have remembered to check that the bathroom is clean beforehand? The party countdown checklist at the end will keep you from forgetting the fine details of party planning. This is a terrific primer for beginning and intermediate party-givers.
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Cocktail parties: In the '50s and '60s, they were de rigueur. In the '90s, they're en vogue, and
Cocktail Parties For Dummies shows why. In this compact but thorough guidebook, premier party consultants Jaymz Bee and Jan Gregor reveal their secrets for how to Decide whether to throw a large party or a small one Get people to mix together as well as vodka and vermouth Choose the best time and place and set the ideal atmosphere Slip out of tuxedos and elegant dresses and into something more comfortable -- host a Rubik's Cube Party or a Spy Bash Prepare and serve excellent hors d'oeuvres Plus,
Cocktail Parties For Dummies includes plenty of food and drink recipes for you to try out, lots of party ideas to stimulate your imagination, and even tips on what music to play.
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Dated, But Still Relevant.......2003-04-29
I was given this book as a gift and immediately went to the back section to look at the music and movie guide. It's very dated (so many great lounge and jazz records have been released since it came out) but the party tips and the writing style is fabulous! I hope a new version of this book is released soon.
It's Party Time!.......2002-06-11
I never knew there were so many reasons, and so many ways, to party. This book is great because like all Dummies books, the layout means whatever question you have, the answer is easy to find. You don't have to read this from start to finish. I only wish the list of recommended music and film was more up to date. I guess I'll have to wait for another printing.
Fun? Wow!.......2000-06-07
I admit that I don't need a book to tell me that my ice should be fresh, or that mailing invitations is better than picking up the phone...however, this book is extremely entertaining and I actually learned a few things too. I love the way dummies books don't need to be read in a linear fashion. Pick any chapter and get ready to laugh. Any guy who throws parties for celebrities and isn't stuck up about it is cool in my books. The other review I read says this book isn't for dummies, it's for morons. Only a moron would say that. Frivolous? Yes! But it's a fun read and I plan on buying a few copies as birthday gifts for my swellegant friends. - A.P.
This is a book for morons! Not dummies........1999-04-15
Poor graphics, this is simply Bee self promotion rather than a guide to anything.
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With more than 90 percent of film effects houses and half of the North American game studios using Maya in their projects, the pressure is on for 3D modelers to prove their Maya chops! It's not enough to just know how to use the program; you need to demonstrate that you can do so swiftly, efficiently, and with dazzling results! Here to ensure you do is a fun, full-colored guide that's been pared down to just the essentials: the hundreds of tips, shortcuts, and tricks the pros use every day to speed their Maya 6 workflows. Along with tips for customizing the Maya interface, polygonal modeling, rendering, and more, veteran author
Eric Hanson also provides tons of insider techniques for working with Maya 6's newest features including tips for working with new tools like the Soft Modification Tool, Animation Retargeting, and High Quality Shading; advice for working with the new particle behavior features; cool new hotkeys; and insight into streamlining the texting process with Maya's new Photoshop integration, to name only a few. You'll quickly find that the techniques revealed here allow you to work faster, smarter, and more creatively!
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A must have for Maya users!.......2007-05-15
I have 20 books about Maya and this one is a must have for Maya users. I started using Maya since version 3 and haven't seen any book with so many useful tips all at once! You are going to find things here that you would never imagine Maya would do it! You won't regret buying it!
Good practical info, a great addition to my Maya library.......2006-11-03
There's so much to Maya that the doorstop books are jammed full of how-to-do-everything (which is certainly important!). But when it comes to just handy tips for working, this book is a great find. Now that I know everything I CAN do with Maya, here's some advice about what I SHOULD be doing to make my work experience as efficient as possible.
Exactly what it claims to be..........2006-08-21
Engaging and enlightening tips and tricks. Each shorter than a page, always with a corresponding screenshot, or photo. Nice resource to keep around your desk.
maya 6 killer tips.......2005-09-29
This book was a recomended text for an advanced animaiton class. As other reviewers have mentioned, it is not for the novice. However, if you have a few tutorals under your belt, there will be something in here for you, and the more you know, the more you'll get out of it. I found it to be well worth the cost.
I HATE "TIP" BOOKS..........2005-07-12
...but I absolutely LOVE this one. It is everything it says it is. I'm an intermediate user of Maya 5 and found every page had a meaty, time-saving killer tip. It does not waste time with step-by-step instruction, but rather describes the process to achieve a certain effect or technique. If you don't know the Maya interface, this book is not for you. But if you have exhausted all the obvious functions, this book will turn the leftovers in your fridge into a gourmet meal. "Killer Tips" is intended for version 6, but as a version 5 user, in a few pages it was already worth the purchase. Humor is a little corny at times, but this book earns the right to dress whatever way it wants. Can't wait for more from Hanson...Keep 'em coming!!!
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Maya 6: Trucos esenciales/Killer Tips (Trucos Esenciales / Essential Tips)
Eric Hanson
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MAYA 6 KILLER TIPS
Kenneth Ibrahim
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Maya 6 Killer Tips
Eric Hanson
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- This Business of Music Marketing and Promotion, Revised and Updated Edition
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