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Wilson Reading System Student Reader One Wilson, Barbara A
Wilson Language Training Group 1996 1567780679 Paperback G; Stapled binding reinforced with clear packing tape; small tear front cover; interior has one smudge and one sticker ("Doing Well") , but still very usable.
0/12 Book Weight (Lbs/Oz); 0 pages; Book Description. This reader accompanies the Wilson Reading Program.
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The German Public and the Persecution of Jews, 1933-1945: No One Participated, No One Knew Wollenberg, Jorg (editor)
Humanity Books June 1996 1573923354 Paperback NF; Minor pencilled brackets on some paragraphs, otherwise AN
0/14 Book Weight (Lbs/Oz); 8.2 x 5.4 x 0.2 inches; 217 pages; From Library Journal. With the current debate and accompanying loud publicity over Daniel J. Goldhagen's Hitler's Willing Executioners (LJ 3/15/96) , this slim volume will probably be overlooked, especially by general readers. This is unfortunate, since the book, a result of a recent Bavarian conference entitled "No One Participated, No One Knew, " contributes to the continual debate: Did the "average" German know what was happening to the Jews during the Nazi years? In the series of accounts presented here, followed by scholarly essays, eyewitnesses living in Germany during the Nazi years all state that German citizens knew what was happening. Wollenberg (Univ. Of Bremen) , who edits the German, and Pribic (Layfayette Coll. ) , who translates, do not make the English easy for general readers. Those who are willing to try, however, will be rewarded. This book should be in all academic libraries and public libraries with strong collections on the Holocaust. ? Dennis L. Noble, Sequim, Wash. . Copyright 1996 Reed Business Information , Inc. . --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. . From Booklist. Originally published in Germany in 1989, this important book contains 15 contributions to a symposium sponsored by the city of Nuremberg to explore the behavior of German citizens toward the Jews during the Third Reich. There are seven eyewitness testimonies of Jews and non-Jews who survived the Holocaust and eight essays by scholars who question the extent of the German public's awareness of Nazi persecution of the Jews. Wollenberg, organizer of the 1988 symposium, in his lucid introduction emphasizes the need to "discuss the whole system of robbery, persecution, and destruction of the Jews which was accepted by the majority of the population. " The eyewitness accounts are horrifying, the essays balanced and incisive; the book is an essential work in confronting this dark chapter of Germany history. George Cohen. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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Preventive Cardiology Wong, Nathan D.
McGraw-Hill Professional November 9, 1999 0070718563 Hardcover AN/NONE
3/0 Book Weight (Lbs/Oz); 9.6 x 7.7 x 1.5 inches; 630 pages; From the New England Journal of Medicine, September 20, 2001.Cardiovascular diseases, especially coronary heart disease and ischemic stroke, are the leading cause of morbidity and mortality in the Western world. Although the importance of primary and secondary prevention has been recognized, the decline in rates of mortality from coronary heart disease and stroke slowed or ceased in the past decade. Current practice in secondary prevention falls short of providing the best care to the patient. Guidelines from leading medical societies in the United States and in Europe strongly recommend clear strategies for secondary prevention, but the application of these recommendations in daily practice is at a far from acceptable level. For these reasons, a thorough survey of the prevention of cardiovascular diseases is timely. . Preventive Cardiology is a comprehensive overview of current knowledge of primary and secondary prevention in coronary heart disease as well as cerebrovascular and peripheral artery disease. The book has five parts, covering the epidemiologic background, screening for cardiovascular disease, assessment and management of risk factors, prevention in special populations, and the concepts of prevention. Each chapter summarizes the main facts and contains adequate tables and illustrations, with a comprehensive reference list that allows further reading. In some chapters, practical information in the form of questionnaires, therapeutic algorithms, and even cooking plans is included. These recommendations emphasize a patient-oriented approach to some of the key problems in preventive cardiology. The chapters on the evidence, assessment, and management of risk factors take up about half the book. Most of these chapters adequately illustrate the importance of risk factors, especially for readers who are not familiar with preventive cardiology. However, some of the chapters could have been shortened (e. G. , the discussion of family history and genetic factors) , or focus could have been shifted from negative experiences and failures (e. G. , all the unsuccessful approaches to smoking cessation) to positive approaches. . A strength of the book is the combination of theory and guidelines with a practical approach to the patient at risk for cardiovascular disease. The two chapters on screening for cardiovascular risk factors critically discuss the role of established procedures (exercise testing or use of the brachial-ankle index for peripheral vascular disease) and newer procedures (calcium scoring by electron-beam computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging of the coronary arteries) in assessing clinical and subclinical disease. . The chapter I liked best is the one on the epidemiologic background. It provides a wealth of information on practical risk assessment, especially the Framingham Heart Study's risk charts for coronary heart disease, stroke, and peripheral artery disease. Although this chapter is based almost exclusively on data from the Framingham Heart Study, it presents the basis and background of the global risk assessment recommended by leading cardiologic societies in the United States and in Europe. . Preventive cardiology is a fast-moving field, and this book does not include the latest findings, such as the negative results of trials of vitamin E supplementati on for secondary prevention, the recommendation of the American Heart Association to increase the intake of n-3 fatty acids, or the benefit of angiotensin-converting-enzyme inhibition for secondary prevention. Nevertheless, Preventive Cardiology is an excellent book, which is structured in a way that invites the reader to use it as a comprehensive reference for a particular topic as well as a survey of current principles in cardiovascular prevention. . Alois Sellmeyer, M. D. . Copyright © 2001 Massachusetts Medical Society. All rights reserved. The New England Journal of Medicine is a registered trademark of the MMS. . . Review. New England Journal of Medicine : "Preventive Cardiology is a comprehensive overview of current knowledge or primary
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Dorothy Wordsworth's Illustrated Lakeland Journals Wordsworth, Dorothy
Diamond Books 1991 0583312888 Hardcover NF/NONE
2/1 Book Weight (Lbs/Oz); 0 pages; Book Description-This is the complete edition of the surviving journals written by Dorothy Wordsworth, the sister of William Wordsworth. The vivid and intimate diaries she kept around 1800 have established her as an unforgettable chronicler of rural life in a past age. Illustrated throughout in b/w and colour with the work of contemporary artists and painters.
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25 Golden Years of Classic American Cars 1945-1970 Wright, Nicky
Quadrillion Publishing September 1997 1858337496 Hardcover AN/AN; Minor DJ edge curl top edge; otherwise Gift Quality
2/0 Book Weight (Lbs/Oz); 11.5 x 10.5 x 0.5 inches; 96 pages; From the Publisher. A cavalcade of memorable and not so memorable car designs, this volume chronicles the fortunes of the American automobile during the 25 years following World War II. In over 200 photographs, Chryslers and Fords rub fenders with Tuckers and Buicks in this nostalgic look at an exciting and innovative era of automotive design.
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The Essential Book Of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Vol. I: Theory Yanchi, Liu
Columbia University Press April 15, 1988 0231103573 Paperback VG+
1/3 Book Weight (Lbs/Oz); 9.1 x 6 x 0.7 inches; 305 pages; Science and Technology Reference Review. [An] excellent encyclopedic handbook. . Review. . "[An] excellent encyclopedic handbook. " -- Science and Technology Reference Review. "Reflects a great deal of work not only by the author...but also by a group of ten highly proficient translators and editors on both sides of the Pacific who did a wonderful job. " -- Journal of the American Medical Association
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Bonsai, the Art and Technique Young, Dorothy S.
Prentice Hall College Div January 1985 0130797405 Hardcover Fair/NONE; Flyleaf and inside title page ripped out so that facing page is the TOC; binding still tight. No other marks; general condition otherwise VG+
2/2 Book Weight (Lbs/Oz); 423 pages
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American Dictionary of Campaigns and Elections Young, Michael L.
Hamilton Pubn 1988 0819154466 Hardcover NF/VG
1/6 Book Weight (:bs/Oz); 258 pages; ABOUT THE BOOK. American Dictionary of Campaigns and Elections. FROM THE PUBLISHER. An outstanding reference work which includes over 850 important terms and is fully cross-indexed. Entries are arranged under seven major headings for further ease of access: Campaign Processes, Media and Politics, Polling and Public Opinion, Electoral Strategies and Tactics, Parties and PAC's, Voting and Political Behavior, and Money and Politics. Co-published with Abt Books.
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