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A good book on a diverse subject.......2004-03-10
SO few books exist on general Caribbean history this book, despite its many small flaws, is a very good read. Perusing many different subjects without much connection and hopping from island to island(one has to in the Caribbean) this book details many of the issues the Caribbean faces. From large remnants of the salve trade to smaller remnants of the indigenous people(Arawak and Carib) as well as the everlasting sting of colonization this book paints a colorful picture of the many personalities of the islands and their diverse history. Probably the most ignored fact of the book is that while the British dominated islands have become largely successful democracies the former French and Spanish colonies have slumped into depravity. Little analysis is done and the figures presented mostly are not analyzed. Nevertheless this book is more travel journal then history, and popular history at best, so it does its trick. Anyone interested in an introduction to the Caribbean will be happy.
Seth J. Frantzman
Engaging Overview.......2002-09-21
This is not your scholarly tome, an arid recitation of events and facts. For such a fascinating part of the world, the Caribbean has generated very few readable histories that keep a reader's interest. Kurlansky includes a modicum of facts, but the real power of this book is the sweep, and the themes that tie different islands and eras together. I would recommend this book without hesitation to anyone who wants to know something about the Caribbean - or even someone just looking for an entertaining piece of non-fiction. Unlike the single grumpy reviewer, I would have no hesitation using this book in an introductory class on Caribbean culture.
A muddled view of the Caribbean.......2002-08-13
A very poorly written muddle of a confused account of random events of Caribbean history and social issues. The Author continually seems to get confused between what is the indigenous population and what is the current population of the Caribbean islands. He refers to the resistance of the indigenous population and then goes on to discuss a slave rebellion a century later as if they were all one and the same. In one section he describes the peaceful, docile natives fighting fiercely (a contradiction of terms in itself) but fails to inform the reader that the Arawaks and the Caribs were two entirely different peoples living in the Caribbean. While the Arawaks were indeed peaceful and docile the Caribs were anything but! He also seems to miss the point that the Caribs were in the midst of their own very bloody conquest of the Caribbean when the Spanish arrived on the scene.
He creates a confusing picture of what are issues and what were issues. He freely wanders through the centuries leaving the reader wondering whether he is addressing today's issues or one's of long ago. The only theme of connectivity is the Caribbean. His statistics are more self-serving than objective.
If you are looking for a book of jumbled social issues that provides no useful information on the Caribbean then I heartily recommend this book.
Illuminating and refreshing work by Kurlansky.......2001-05-08
Kurlansky illuminates inquisitive minds with a refreshing look at the Caribbean. Delving beyond the surface of the islands, he captures very real portraits of the people and highlights their culture, problems, triumphs and humanity. Kurlansky treats all of the islands from Cuba to Trinidad with intellectual sensibility and equality, which contrasts several other authors myopic focus on a few selected islands and exclusion of subtle cultural points. For those people looking for information about the cultural similarities and differences of the Caribbean people and the challenges they face now and in the future, Kurlansky's "A Continent of Islands: Searching for the Caribbean Destiny" is an excellent choice. It is an enlightning book for Caribbeans and curious people, alike.
Move over Travel Guides!.......2000-06-03
A "Continent of Islands," by Mark Kurlansky was one of my favorite history/anthropology books while in college. The author, who delves into the Caribbean's complex cultures, does a wonderful job blending realities with warm humor. Whethere it is the influx of American culture and goods into the region or the complex nature of racial politics in Haiti and the Dominican Republic, Kurlansky awakens the reader's mind with interesting tidbits and case studies. This should a must-read for students or admirers of Latin American & Caribbean culture and society. It should also be read by many here in the United States who want to know a bit more about the recent waves of immigrants from the Caribbean and what is motiviating the mass exoduses from their lovely islands. Indeed, the Caribbean is a "continent of islands," and just reading this book allowed me to discover more about our country's "backyard" even more so than before.
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The Birth of Europe: Colliding Continents and the Destiny of Nations
Michael Alford Andrews
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Franklin D. Roosevelt: Man of Destiny (Biographies)
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Geography in Human Destiny
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Is Geography Destiny?: Lessons from Latin America (Latin American Development Forum)
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Geographic interpretations of development recently have become the subject of much renewed interest and debate within scholarly and public policy circles. Focusing on Latin America, this book examines how physical and human geography has influenced the region’s potential for economic and social development.
The book assesses how geography affects differences in development between countries and more specifically between Latin America and other regions of the world. The effects of geography on regional development are examined through four channels: the productivity of land, health conditions, frequency and intensity of natural disasters, and access to markets. The book then explores how geography has influenced development within countries through case studies of Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Mexico, and Peru—countries significant for their geographical diversity as well as their wide socioeconomic disparities. These case studies illustrate numerous exceptions to international patterns and prove that while geography matters, it need not determine a country's destiny.
Using the knowledge gained from these two perspectives, the book concludes with recommendations for policies that can help countries overcome the limitations imposed by geography and thereby enhance their potential for economic and social development.
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Customers in the US and Canada please order from Stanford University Press at (800) 621-2736 or visit their website at www.sup.org. For decades, the prevailing sentiment was that since geography is unchangeable, there is no reason why public policies should take it into account. In fact, charges that geographic interpretations of development were deterministic, or even racist, made the subject a virtual taboo in academic and policymaking circles alike. Is Geography Destiny? Challenges that premise and joins a growing body of literature studying the links between geography and development. Focusing on Latin America, the book argues that based on a better understanding of geography, public policy can help control or channel its influence toward the goals of economic and social development. ""Gallup, Gaviria and Lora have succeeded in applying rigorous, original thinking to one of the most controversial debates on economic development. No one interested in the determinants and remedies of world poverty can afford to ignore the data and analysis offered in this book."" Moses Naim, Editor, Foreign Policy Magazine 'If you care about development, you will read this book." Peter Hakim, President, Inter-American Dialogue, Washington, D.C
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A Shared Destiny: Initiatives for the Near East
Joyce R. Starr
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On-the-go Instrction Because your time is valuable... All Audio All on the go! Beginning level instruction is presented in an all-audio format on 4 digitally-recorded CDs. You have the opportunity to learn on the go, taking advantage of time normally wasted. Study in your car, while exercising, doing yard work anywhere you can safely listen to a CD player. No accompanying books are needed to help you complete the lesson activities. Why can t learning be fun? It can! Linguaphone has chosen to present the allTalk series in an entertaining, soap-opera format. No dry old teacher with a monotone voice putting you to sleep, you follow the adventures of a visitor to a Spanish-speaking country as she interacts with individuals in a variety of interesting situations, learning the language and beginning to understand the culture. Actually learn the language Tired of spending money on language courses that don t work? Did you ever think the problem could be with the course and not you? With Linguaphone s unique learning sequence: Listen, Understand, Speak, you will find yourself actually using the language in no time at all! You are presented with a unit of the language, it is then broken down and explained to you, then you put it back together with greater understanding than just repeating what you may not have understood in the first place. . . . and learn it well! The all Talk methodology not only teaches well, but will have you speaking and understanding basic spoken Spanish in no time at all. Other popular all-audio courses require four times the cds, four times the money and four times the time to do what Linguaphone s allTalk Basic does with 4-one hour CDs.
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A grest buy at a great low price.......2001-05-07
The book is awesome and is a vast resource bank for anyone searching a job and I think its a great help in all aspects of job search.
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The Complete Guide to Electronic Trading Futures: Everything You Need to Start Trading On Line
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Electronic trading systems threaten to replace the hand gestures and shouting of open outcry.--Chicago Tribune. Today's new breed of electronic traders, having transformed the once-closed world of stock trading, now have their sights set on the futures industry. Both new and veteran futures traders must master the new electronic trading techniques if they expect to survive in the fast-moving, highly-competitive 'pit'of the future.
The Complete Guide to Electronic Futures Trading contains everything futures traders will need for profitable online trading. From hardware and software to electronic order-handling systems, this comprehensive guidebook walks traders through the entire process, including the all-important philosophical and emotional differences between pit and online trading.
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The Complete Guide to Electronic Futures Trading contains everything futures traders will need for profitable online trading.
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Sean's Review.......2000-04-22
I loved that book! With that book you can master electronictrading, I already have traded using that book as a guide and it helpsme with all my trading. Thank you Scott!
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The Everything Online Investing Book (Everything)
Harry Domash
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Looks like a good intro.......2001-01-29
I'm very new to online investing, and bought this book from my local bookstore. I just found it here to send a copy to my sister. It it seems like a very comprehensive introduction to the investment resources available on the internet without bias towards any one method of investing over another. However, the author doesn't hesitate to tell which resources he has personally found to be more usefull in the past and why. I took a quick look at the first 25 books Amazon listed in this category and didn't find anything I'd consider sending instead.
Good Book Will Save you a lot of time.......2001-01-26
Harry Domash has done a good job of putting together a whole lot of information in one place, from trading to financial analysis to technical analysis. The trading chapter could have been a little more with a comparison of major on-line brokerages. One thing which I did not find mentioned in the many books I have read so far and found out the hard way is that some brokerages place a bid related cap on buy stops and sell stops, i.e. if the current bid price is $25 your sell stop can be no higher than $24.25. This can be a real turn off. Additionally, it would also save the readers a lot of aggravation if books like Harry's could say something about the less than fantastic load times of some of these sites. That said, this book has good concise information for beginning to intermediate investors..
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Title: The case for collaboration: the authors of Wikinomics contend that web sites have become passe, and that communicators must build thriving online communities instead.(Wikinomics: How Mass Collaboration Changes Everything )(Book review)
Author: Dave Donohue
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Communication World (Magazine/Journal)
Date: July 1, 2007
Publisher: Thomson Gale
Volume: 24
Issue: 4
Page: 16(1)
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The Everything Online Auctions Book is an inside look at how to buy or sell anything on eBay and other notable online auction sites. Steve Encell, one of the most successful dealers in the field of online auctions, gives readers the real low down on the online marketplace.
Including:
Finding the right sites to buy or sell
Tips on how to avoid scams, fraud, and identity theft
Taking advantage of perks and promotions
Organizing and maximizing business earning potential
50-plus screenshots for step-by-step instruction
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Very Basic.......2003-01-28
I just read this book but skipped a lot of it. It's very basic and doesn't get into depth on any one subject. It covers customer targeting, marketing, basic HTML, basic search engine info, etc. If you know nothing about web sites and nothing about business, it might be worth checking it out at the library but I wouldn't pay for the book. Just when you get some information on a subject, the author moves on to something else. A book with a wide scope should be much longer than this so it can flesh out some of the details.
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