Winning Trial Advocacy: How to Avoid Mistakes Made by Master Trial Lawyers

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KEEPS YOUR INTEREST.......2002-04-17

The authors tell the story of Dianne Masters in an interesting prose that will keep you entertained, which is necessary because the book is over 400 pages.

Apparently, this book was the basis for the 4-hour movie that periodically shows up on TV. While the movie presents a one sided view of Dianne Masters as the victim of her husband, Alan Masters, the book does point out some negative aspects of her life.

The biggest drawback of the book is the lack of access to anyone close to Alan Masters. Therefore, the author provides a rather shallow picture of Alan Master's viewpoint.

If you have seen the movie, the book does fill in many blanks left by the film and provides background information filmmakers leave out because of time restaints.

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Faith, Doubts, Trials and Assurance
Peter Masters
Manufacturer: Wakeman Trust
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 1870855507
Release Date: 2006-05-01

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Ongoing faith is essential for answered prayer, effective service, spiritual stability and real communion with God. In this book many questions are answered about faith, such as - How may we assess the state of our faith? How can faith be strengthened? What are the most dangerous doubts? How should difficult doubts be handled? What is the biblical attitude to trials? How can we tell if troubles are intended to chastise or to refine? What can be done to obtain assurance? What are the sources of assurance? Can a believer commit the unpardonable sin? Exactly how is the Lord's presence felt? Dr Masters provides answers, with much pastoral advice, drawing on Scripture throughout.

Shattered Hopes: A True Crime Story of Marriage, Murder, Corruption and Cover-Up in the Suburbs

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Sad story with great writing
Sordid, but fascinating true tale of corruption, murder
Cativating, yet frightening true tale of murder, corruption

Shattered Hopes: A True Crime Story of Marriage, Murder, Corruption and Cover-Up in the Suburbs
Barbara C. Schaaf
Manufacturer: Barricade Books
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 0962303291

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Sad story with great writing.......2003-11-18

Schaaf writes a heartbreaking tale of continuous crime and corruption within the law enforcement agencies and the judicial system with this story. No doubt she spent a great deal of time with the preparation and research in writing SHATTERED HOPES. The acknowledgments are quite extensive to those who assisted in this writing endeavor, and I do highly recommend this nonfiction piece of work as a very good read.
The murder of Diane Masters in 3/82 is still an open file, even though the persistent investigation of then Sgt. John Reed of the Cook County Sheriff's office eventually landed convictions for Diane's husband, Alan Masters (an attorney) and his two accomplices, Corbett (a former Chief of Police) and Keating (a former Cook County Sheriff's lieutenant). The sad part about this is that the convictions didn't happen until 1989. The strong arm of the law moves at a snail's pace, especially when that's what those involved expect. Even so, the file still remains open and no one was actually charged with Diane's murder. Convictions were handed down for bribery, taking payoffs, case fixing, conspiring to murder Diane Masters, aiding, abetting and soliciting her death that brought forth twenty year sentences, as well as a fine for Alan Masters. Sadly to say, however, Reed's involvement in the investigation managed to get him removed from his investigator's position, which was a true slap in the face for doing his job. It wasn't until 7/93 that a major shakeup in the Sheriff's office saw Reed being taken off the shelf and promoted to lieutenant. Reed's previous demotion for a job well done is a prime example of what can happen to an honest cop trying to do the job right; proper enticement, no doubt, for making a good cop want to turn his head the other way when corruption within the brotherhood is staring them in the face.
Schaaf's research had her making note of more crime and corruption that was exposed by a FBI sting operation dubbed as OPERATION GREYLORD. If you haven't read this true story about Judge Brocton Lockwood, then do yourself a favor and try to find a copy somewhere. I dearly value mine. In 1978, after being newly appointed as an Associate Circuit Judge in Southern Illinois, Lockwood was expected to serve a six-week stint in Chicago to help reduce the backlog of cases in the Cook County system. Lockwood was quickly made aware of the official corruption and misconduct running rampant in the judicial system, stating that bribery was an open, established practice ruled by bagmen. Court decisions were bought and sold like commodity futures. As Lockwood's story was being written, it had been four years since the GREYLORD prosecutions began. At that time, 70 persons to include 11 judges, 38 lawyers, 7 police officers, 10 deputy sheriffs, 3 deputy clerks, and a court-appointed receiver had been convicted. OPERATION GREYLORD is truly a fascinating and revealing story into the crime and corruption of a judicial system that apparently has never felt threatened by the exposure, and neither was it affected by the murder of Diane Masters in 1982, since the crime managed to be so effortlessly covered up by the law.
As previously stated and would be expected, the strong arm of the law does move at a snail's pace when those involved are actually members of law enforcement agencies or the judicial system. I've found it to be, that those few people who are more often in the wrong, just happen to be those who can endure to be so.

Sordid, but fascinating true tale of corruption, murder.......1999-01-05

and jealousy. "Shattered" recounts the stormy marriage of Chicago area lawyer for the mob, Alan Masters, and Dianne Masters. Alan was known in his circle as "The Fixer" for the mob and anyone else who wanted out of legal trouble and did not care how it was done.

Dianne had tired of her violent, abusive husband and had sought the company of a college professor--a big mistake, since her husband reserved this extra-marital privilege only for himself. Ms Masters was days away from her divorce when she disappeared in March of 1982. Six months later her car was retrieved from a canal and her decomposed body was discovered in the trunk. There were two bullet holes in her skull.

Alan Masters and his friends in the Cook County Sheriff's office might have escaped punishment if it weren't for the efforts of one incorruptable police officer, John Reed and federal prosecutors. I found this book intriguing and sad--because of Dianne's near escape from a horrific marriage, and her efforts to rebuild a new life for herself and her daughter; and also frightening because of the corruption of the police. .the very people you expect to trust if you're in trouble. The fact that one of the officers, Michael Corbitt, fired 2 fatal shots into Dianne's head, is horrifying.

Fortunately, justice prevailed and Masters, with his co-conspirators, was convicted of conspiracy to commit murder. They are all serving lengthy prison sentences.

Cativating, yet frightening true tale of murder, corruption.......1999-01-05

A captivating, yet frightening true tale of the murder of a woman who loved not wisely--she married Alan Masters--but too well. Dianne Masters was in way over her head, and with a naive belief that she could escape Masters deadly grip, she instead fell victim to his rage.

Yet this story offers hope in the determined efforts of John Reed to uncover the corruption that made Dianne Masters murder by her husband and a sheriff's police officer possible. Fascinating most of all because the story is local, with underworld figures populating the the backdrop of Chicago politics. I recommend this for a good read. It's sad, frightening, fascinating, and true. Fortunately, Masters and his "buddies" did not get away with murder. They are now serving long sentences in prison.

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The Trial and execution for petit treason, of Mark and Phillis, slaves of Capt. John Codman, who murdered their master at Charlestown, Mass., in 1755, ... burned to death, including, also, some acco
Abner Cheney Goodell
Manufacturer: Cornell University Library
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 1429731524
Release Date: 1883-01-01

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This volume is produced from digital images from the Cornell University Library Samuel J. May Anti-Slavery Collection

Aaron J. Broder on trial: Reflections of a master litigator

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Aaron J. Broder on trial: Reflections of a master litigator
Aaron J Broder
Manufacturer: Lawyers Cooperative Pub
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

As I slip/sail: A soul searching poetic journey --of life's trials and tribulations

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Poetry and art, attractive

As I slip/sail: A soul searching poetic journey --of life's trials and tribulations
Master Chris Lewis
Manufacturer: s.n.]
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Unknown Binding
ASIN: B0006S8H4M

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Poetry and art, attractive.......2007-01-25

Very rare collection of poetry and art, drawings, by the musician, who has 3 albums out! Subtitled: A Poetic Journey of Life's Trials and Tribulations. Very spiritual, with great graphics.

Attorney's Master Guide to Courtroom Psychology: How to Apply Behavioral Science Techniques for New Trial Success

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Attorney's Master Guide to Courtroom Psychology: How to Apply Behavioral Science Techniques for New Trial Success
David L. Herbert , and Roger K. Barrett
Manufacturer: Prentice Hall
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 0130504432

A Brave Fight, Being the Narrative of the Many Trials of Master William Lee, Inventor.

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A Brave Fight, Being the Narrative of the Many Trials of Master William Lee, Inventor.
Edward Newenham Hoare
Manufacturer: SPCK 1900.
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000L5YAUU

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Chris Impey and Bill Hartmann, both well-known researchers and authors, bring astronomy to life using captivating stories of scientists' lives, the excitement of their astronomical discoveries and how their discoveries unveil the inner workings of science. The authors use a planets-first approach in THE UNIVERSE REVEALED as they guide students through the general process of discovery and understanding. The text covers all the basic concepts and ideas in astronomy using three consistent themes that are integrated and reinforced throughout the book. It will appeal instructors who want their students to understand physical concepts and processes of astronomy, as well as to grasp the arguments and methods that are common to all of science. This book includes free THE SKY? STUDENT EDITION and VOYAGE THROUGH THE SOLAR SYSTEM CD-ROMs free with each new text, making it the largest media package available in astronomy.

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Great for beginners.......2000-05-02

This is a great book for the beginning astronomy student. It covers nearly every topic relating to astronomy, from the earth itself, to our solar system, to cosmology, though none of them appear to be in great detail.
I read this book for a class, but would have read it for fun.

Astronomy Textbook.......2000-04-21

Excellent introductory astronomy textbook, appropriate for college course for non-science majors. Clear descriptions of current topics in extragalactic astronomy and cosmology especially.

Masters of the Comic Book Universe Revealed!

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Masters of the Comic Book Universe Revealed!
Arie Kaplan
Manufacturer: Chicago Review Press
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 1556526334

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This informal history of the comic book chronicles, largely in their own words, the lives and careers of the artists and writers who created the most significant and memorable comic books and graphic novels. Stretching from Will Eisner, who started his work in the industry in 1936, to Marjane Satrapi, whose latest graphic novel was published last year, 11 comic book masters are discussed, including Art Spiegelman, Neil Gaiman, Stan Lee, Dwayne McDuffie, Kyle Baker, and Ho Che Anderson. Amazing stories of how these artists and writers fell in love with the genre and built up their careers are coupled with never-before-disclosed anecdotes and previously unpublished self-portraits that will surprise even the most knowledgeable fans.

Visions of Heaven: The Mystery of the Universe Revealed by the Hubble Space Telescope

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Non Fiction
An Excellent View of the Universe
Disappointing - if you're looking for pictures

Visions of Heaven: The Mystery of the Universe Revealed by the Hubble Space Telescope
Tom Wilkie , and Mark Rosselli
Manufacturer: Trafalgar Square Publishing
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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The Hubble Space Telescope's spectacular pictures of nearby planets, remote stars, and distant galaxies captured the public imagination in a way not seen since the heady days of the Apollo Space Program. In Visions of Heaven, we see their full range, from the stellar nurseries where young stars are hatched out of immense clouds of gas and dust, to the magnificent remains, glowing across billions of miles, of once-mighty stars. But Hubble has brought us more than just glorious pictures: it offers new insights into the cosmos, and with them, the glimmering of answers to some of the most fundamental human questions. What really happened "in the beginning?" Is there life on other planets? What does the future hold? To the astronomer's eye, each of the Hubble pictures may tell a clear story, but the casual reader needs a guide to see and appreciate the deeper order contained within the images. Now, Visions of Heaven presents these remarkable pictures with a concise narrative that reveals the thrilling and moving stories behind them.

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Non Fiction.......2007-09-03

Very pretty, basically I bought it for the cover picture, which I had seen before, and would be happy to have a big poster of, one day, or of something similar.

Apart from the very nice space photography, some Hubble information is given.

A book with many beautiful pictures, if you are interested in what is way out there in the galaxy.

An Excellent View of the Universe.......2001-03-21

I think that anyone who rates this book on its "coffee table" worthiness, is doing a disservice to this excellent book. While maybe not qualifying for the coffee table, this book provides an amazing assortment of pictures taken not only from the Hubble Space Telescope (HST), but also contrasting them with pictures available only from Earth-based telescopes prior to the existence of the HST. Almost every page of the book contains spectacular pictures from the HST, along with clear descriptions of what is occurring within each photograph. The book begins with a brief description of the history of the HST, then onto exploring our own solar system, and then outward to the stars themselves. This book is a welcome addition to anyone interested in seeing and learning about our amazing universe.

Disappointing - if you're looking for pictures.......2000-12-26

My desire was to have a coffee table book to show the glory of the heavens (and especially their Creator). Despite a great looking cover, though, I was disappointed to find that this was not a coffee-table book. I wanted good pictures but found most of the ones in here to be kind of blurry, not striking like those presented (more briefly) in Nightwatch.

The Principles of Light and Color As Revealed by the Material and Spiritual Universe

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The Principles of Light and Color As Revealed by the Material and Spiritual Universe
Edwin D. Babbitt
Manufacturer: Kessinger Publishing
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
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ASIN: 1425453449

The Invisible Universe Revealed: The Story of Radio Astronomy

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The Invisible Universe Revealed: The Story of Radio Astronomy
Gerrit L. Verschuur
Manufacturer: Springer-Verlag
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 0387962808

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Too much concentrated on our solar system...
A clear and beautifully presented overview of the subject.
A clearly written and well illustrated book on the universe

The Universe Revealed

Manufacturer: Cambridge University Press
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Binding: Hardcover

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The Universe is a bewildering place to the uninitiated. The concepts and theories that govern space seem complex and often contradictory. The Universe Revealed provides the keys to unlocking the wonders of the cosmos. Elegantly written and lavishly illustrated, it begins with the Sun and stretches through our solar system into deepest space. Lucid prose, written by many of the people who have shaped our current thinking on space, and spectacular photographs make the physics of the Universe accessible and provide a solid background for understanding the most recent astronomical discoveries. Covering the most intriguing features of the cosmos, the topics discussed range from the Earth and global warming to cosmic collisions and the size of the Universe. Major sections examine the Solar System, stars, galaxies, cosmology, and the observational techniques used by astronomers, both amateur and professional. The Universe Revealed represents the collaboration of internationally renowned experts in astronomy and cosmology, with contributions from authors including David Malin, F. Duccio Macchetto, Iain Nicholson, Neil Bone, Ian Ridpath, Seth Shostak, Mike Lancaster, Steve Miller, Ken Croswell, Geoff McNamara, and Steven Young. This extraordinary blend of astronomy, astrophysics, and cosmology, will appeal to amateur and armchair astronomers alike.

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Too much concentrated on our solar system..........2000-12-04

I bought this book thinking I'll find a lot of explanations about galaxies, black holes, supernovae and other galactic structures, but I was a little bit disappointed to find too much stuff about Mars or Venus and little about galaxies. The title should have been: Our solar system, and other stars...

I have found the book I was looking for since then. It is "One Universe: At home in the cosmos" by Neil De Grasse Tyson et al.. This book is superb, full of explanations, color pictures and diagrams explaining the physics behind major structures of our universe.

If you want more about our Solar System, "The Universe Revealed" is good, otherwise if you are more interested in universe and galaxies, I would recommend "One Universe".

A clear and beautifully presented overview of the subject........1999-10-23

An excellent introduction to the wonders of our universe, this book is beautifully designed and illustrated, providing clear and understandable explanations of the Big Bang, the birth and death of stars, the solar system, black holes, and much more (thankfully, for once there isn't any attempt to explain the theory of relativity, except in the most general terms!). There are numerous astonishing views of galaxies and nebulae taken recently by the Hubble telescope and other state-of-the-art observatories. A great addition to the reference library of any curious, thinking person who is fascinated by the big questions.

A clearly written and well illustrated book on the universe.......1999-03-27

Using many photographs and drawings, this book illusrates the solar system, stars and the galaxies. It also covers the most recent developments in astronomy. I find it very useful while teaching a college level course. This book is recommended to those who'd like to obtain a overall view of the unierse on it's past, present and future.

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Cosmology Revealed
Anthony Fairall
Manufacturer: Springer
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Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 1852333227

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This book with its clear explanation of the nature of the universe assumes no prior knowledge of astronomy or cosmology and so will attract interested public and new amateur astronomers.It provides much more on large-scale structures than other popular-level cosmology books. The mix of cosmology /large scale structures/anthropic principle and perspective on the universe should, as far as the author knows, be unique. A special colour feature incorporated in the book will offer three-dimensional views of the surrounding universe to ever greater depths.

Secret Wisdom: The Occult Universe Revealed

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Secret Wisdom: The Occult Universe Revealed
David Conway
Manufacturer: Vega
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 1843336324

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Understand the true nature and the hidden history of the occult--a lost tradition with life-enhancing possibilities. Here, find out precisely what esoteric belief has to say about the universe, its origins and development, and our place within the scheme of it all. More important, see how to access the hidden reality that lies beyond the familiar, everyday world that we take so much for granted. All the deliberate mystification used by too many writers in this field are stripped away, and the discoveries of both science and occultism become the means of increasing self-awareness. Explore it to improve your own life--and humanity as a whole.

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Concise and Clear.......2005-12-12

Given the immense difficulty in writing about occult topics, Mr. Conway has done a remarkable job of synthesizing information from a variety of sources, and presenting a clear synopsis to the reader. I'm particularly impressed by the wonderful job he does in sorting the "wheat from the chaff" of the Victorian occultists. Victorian writing styles are hard to take under the best of circumstances.

Any student of spirituality would profit from this book, even those who prefer the Eastern variety to the Western. No matter what path you take to the Divine, it's always enriching to learn about other paths - despite what your guru may be telling you. Wisdom comes in many guises, wears many masks.

Mr. Conway keeps his sense of wonder intact, while giving a no-nonsense overview of his subject. I'd like to meet him - anyone know his address??

Review.......2004-05-19

I had read the first three pages of the book, and I found it very intriguing to learn that different reality existed around the world. According to David Conway, certain levels existed with different characteristics which make unique from one another. Moreover, his rational explational of different reality complied with modern science which make it so interesting to learn about the subject. The sub-level that existed under the levels appiled how the universe is created either by imperperfection, self-awarness, and duality. In addition, he related how the universe is created through the Big BAng Theory, Supernatural Being, and through evolution. Through all his explanation, he still impied the subjects into the teaching of occultism and esoteric that make very profounding. Even though the author used alot of methaphors, the books itself can easy be intrepret in many ways, and this make the best things of the book.

The first three pages.......2004-05-19

Flowers: A Universe Revealed 2006 Calendar

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Flowers: A Universe Revealed 2006 Calendar

Manufacturer: Amber Lotus
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Binding: Calendar

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ASIN: 1569376239
Release Date: 2005-07-07

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The stunning photography of Christopher Gruver presents a wildly beautiful and vivid experience of the universe of flowers. An avid lover of nature and the outdoors, Christopher's work marries skill with instinct. Drawing on his intuitive link to aesthetic and essence, Christopher creates striking compositions that reveal the delicacy and vibrancy of nature. Each month is accompanied by a poetic interlude connecting our human voyage with the living intimacy of a flower.

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Do not look for anything behind phenomena.
They are themselves their own lesson.
—Goethe

Flowers: A Universe Revealed 2008 Calendar

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Beautiful Calendar

Flowers: A Universe Revealed 2008 Calendar

Manufacturer: Amber Lotus
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Binding: Calendar

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ASIN: 1569379246
Release Date: 2007-07-10

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Christopher Gruver's stunning photography presents a wildly beautiful and vivid experience of the universe of flowers. An avid lover of nature and the outdoors, Mr. Gruver marries skill with instinct. Drawing on his intuitive link to aesthetic and essence, Mr. Gruver creates striking compositions that reveal the delicacy and vibrancy of nature. Each month is accompanied by a poetic interlude connecting our human voyage with the living intimacy of a flower. Sample Caption: "There are only two ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as though everything is a miracle." -Albert Einstein (1879-1955)

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Beautiful Calendar.......2007-08-23

The pictures are gorgeous, especially on the black backgrounds. Plenty of room to write birthdays, appointments, etc in the date boxes. Very nice calendar

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