Electron Microscopy of Interfaces in Metals and Alloys (Electron Microscopy in Materials Science Series)
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    Electron Microscopy of Interfaces in Metals and Alloys (Electron Microscopy in Materials Science Series)
    C.T Forwood , and L.M Clarebrough
    Manufacturer: Taylor & Francis
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    ASIN: 0750301163

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    Electron Microscopy of Interfaces in Metals and Alloys examines the structure of interfaces in metals and alloys using transmission electron microscopy. The book presents quantitative methods of analysis and reviews the most significant work on interface structure over the last 20 years. It provides the first book description of the methods used for quantitative identification of Burgers vectors of interfacial dislocations, including the geometric analysis of periodicities in interface structure and the comparison of experimental and theoretical electron micrographs. The book explores low- and high-angle grain boundaries and interphase interfaces between neighboring grains, emphasizing interfacial dislocations and rigid-body displacements to the structure and properties of interfaces. It also analyzes the use of two-beam images and diffraction patterns for analysis and studies n-beam lattice imaging. The book includes numerous worked examples of the analysis of the structure of grain boundaries and interphaseinterfaces, which are particularly useful to those who need to consider the nature of intercrystalline interfaces.

    Electronic Structure of Disordered Alloys, Surfaces and Interfaces
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      Electronic Structure of Disordered Alloys, Surfaces and Interfaces
      Ilja Turek , Václav Drchal , Josef Kudrnovský , Mojmír Sob , and Peter Weinberger
      Manufacturer: Springer
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      ASIN: 0792397983

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      At present, there is an increasing interest in the prediction of properties of classical and new materials such as substitutional alloys, their surfaces, and metallic or semiconductor multilayers. A detailed understanding based on a microscopic, parameter-free approach is thus of the utmost importance for future developments in solid state physics and materials science. The purpose of this book is to provide this understanding.
      Electronic Structure of Disordered Alloys, Surfaces and Interfaces consists of two major parts. The first explores the theoretical background while the second is devoted to applications. Researchers in solid state theory, surface science and computational materials research will benefit from the book's comprehensive treatment while graduate students will find this text a suitable introduction to these topics.
      Electronic Structure of Alloys, Surfaces and Clusters (Advances in Condensed Matter Science)
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      • Good book on advanced modeling subjects
      Electronic Structure of Alloys, Surfaces and Clusters (Advances in Condensed Matter Science)

      Manufacturer: CRC
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      ASIN: 0415272491

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      Understanding the electronic structure of solids is a basic part of theoretical investigation in physics. Application of investigative techniques requires the solid under investigation to be "periodic." However, this is not always the case. This volume addresses three classes of "non-periodic" solids currently undergoing the most study: alloys, surfaces and clusters. Understanding the electronic structure of these systems is fundamental not only for the basic science, but also constitutes a very important step in various technological aspects, such as tuning their stabilities, chemical and catalytic reactivities and magnetism. Expert practitioners give an up-to-date account of the field with enough detailed background so that even a newcomer can follow the development. The theoretical framework is discussed in addition to the present status of knowledge in the field. Electronic Structure of Alloys, Surfaces and Clusters also includes an extensive bibliography which provides a comprehensive reading list of work on the topic.

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      3 out of 5 stars Good book on advanced modeling subjects.......2005-07-04

      This is one of the better books on the use of first-principles calculations to examine solid-state properties. The emphasis of this book is the analysis of non-periodic systems such as free surfaces, clusters, and both ordered and disordered alloys. The book is worth reading for several reasons.

      1. There is good coverage of the various ab initio techniques used in electronic structure calculations: tight-binding, plane-wave psuedopotentials, LMTO, LAPW, KKR, Green's Functions, and Car - Parinello molecular dynamics. This coverage includes a thorough listing of important equations without too much math, and comparisons between different methods. The book does assume a basic knowledge of quantum mechanics, specifically operator algebra, so reader beware.

      2. There are thorough definitions of the various properties that can be obtained by ab intio calculations. These include good descriptions of the density of states, cohesive energy, and configurational entropy.

      3. The book is written more like a textbook than a publication of results. Each chapter focuses on a fairly narrow subject, but includes a thorough overview of the science involved, before getting into the simulation results.

      4. The references given at the end of each chapter are very comprehensive, and often include other books written on materials simulations, electronic structure.

      The only drawback I could find was in the chapter on recursion methods. This method is not used as often in quantum calculations, and was extremely difficult to understand.

      Overall, this was a good book to read, though it is fairly expensive for 370 pages.
      The Surface Treatment And Finishing of Aluminum And Its Alloys (Volume 1)
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        The Surface Treatment And Finishing of Aluminum And Its Alloys (Volume 1)
        P. G. Sheasby , and R. Pinner
        Manufacturer: ASM International
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        Analysis of the Transition in Deformation Mechanisms in Superplastic 5083 Aluminum Alloys by Orientation Imaging Microscopy
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          Analysis of the Transition in Deformation Mechanisms in Superplastic 5083 Aluminum Alloys by Orientation Imaging Microscopy

          Manufacturer: Storming Media
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          Binding: Spiral-bound
          ASIN: 1423523083

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          This is a NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL MONTEREY CA report procured by the Pentagon and made available for public release. It has been reproduced in the best form available to the Pentagon. It is not spiral-bound, but rather assembled with Velobinding in a soft, white linen cover. The Storming Media report number is A417404. The abstract provided by the Pentagon follows: Recently developed Orientation Imaging Microscopy (OIM) methods have been applied to the analysis of microstructure and microtexture of 5083 aluminum alloy materials that have been processed to enable superplasticity. The phenomenon of superplasticity allows economical forming of complex components while retaining the high strength- and stiffness-to-weight ratios characteristic of aluminum alloys used in automotive, aerospace and military applications. Superplasticity requires fine grains with high-angle boundaries and resistance to failure by cavitation. OIM permits grain-specific orientation determination and quantitative assessment of the grain-to-grain disorientation distribution as well as grain size measurement in materials. The current work offers significant new insights into the development and response of superplastic microstructures; in particular, OIM data may be employed to delineate the transition from slip to grain boundary sliding in superplastic 5083 materials.
          An Assessment of the Recruiting Station Location Evaluation System (RSLES)
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            An Assessment of the Recruiting Station Location Evaluation System (RSLES)

            Manufacturer: Storming Media
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            Binding: Spiral-bound
            ASIN: 1423538145

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            This is a NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL MONTEREY CA report procured by the Pentagon and made available for public release. It has been reproduced in the best form available to the Pentagon. It is not spiral-bound, but rather assembled with Velobinding in a soft, white linen cover. The Storming Media report number is A383873. The abstract provided by the Pentagon follows: The purpose of this thesis is to assess the effectiveness of the Recruiting Station Location Evaluation System (RSLES) optimization model developed at Naval Postgraduate School as a result of the OSD Recruiting Station Location Project. RSLES was designed to aid DoD decision-makers in determining the optimum number of recruiting stations, their geographic location and staff size. The optimization procedure attempts to maximize contract production subject to service budget constraints. This system integrates an Access database, a GAMS optimizer and Mapinfo graphics to provide a flexible environment to maximize production through market analysis and demographic information. This research applies RSLES to 39 Metropolitan Statistical Areas (MSA) under three different stationing scenarios and analyzes the output to determine the effectiveness of the model. The recommended station location actions of the RSLES model are compared to actual stationing decisions made by the Navy and Army in fiscal years 1999 and 2000. The comparisons show that applying the RSLES model could increase Army and Navy contract production by 3, 938 high-quality accessions for all 256 MSA's in the U.S.
            Catalysis and Surface Properties of Liquid Metals and Alloys (Chemical Industries)
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              Catalysis and Surface Properties of Liquid Metals and Alloys (Chemical Industries)

              Manufacturer: CRC
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              Characteristics of a Cambered Circulation Control Airfoil Having Both Upper and Lower Surface Trailing Edge Slots
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                Characteristics of a Cambered Circulation Control Airfoil Having Both Upper and Lower Surface Trailing Edge Slots

                Manufacturer: Storming Media
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                ASIN: 1423518977

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                This is a NAVAL SURFACE WARFARE CENTER CARDEROCK DIV BETHESDA MD report procured by the Pentagon and made available for public release. It has been reproduced in the best form available to the Pentagon. It is not spiral-bound, but rather assembled with Velobinding in a soft, white linen cover. The Storming Media report number is A628524. The abstract provided by the Pentagon follows: A circulation control (CC) elliptic airfoil section with a thickness- to-chord ratio of 0.17 and 1- percent circular arc camber, was experimentally evaluated to determine its low speed aerodynamic characteristics. The model profile is that of a previously tested single upper surface trailing edge slot airfoil, modified to incorporate an additional blowing slot on the lower surface. The main objective of this initial test was to determine if the control range, that is the range of lift coefficient available at a given angle-of- attack and momentum coefficient, could be increased without compromising the performance previously obtained with the single slot version. Test results show that the control range is more than doubled and there is no impact on upper surface only blowing performance. The range of lift coefficient produced at alpha equals zero degrees, using a combination of upper and lower slot only blowing is C1 from +3.6 to -4.0. Blowing efficiency when using the lower slot was found to be higher than that obtained when using the upper slot. This finding was somewhat unexpected, since lower surface blowing is equivalent to using CC on a negatively cambered airfoil. Data was acquired using either only the upper or lower surface slot or with dual blowing, that is simultaneous upper and lower slot blowing.
                Cognitive Behavioral Determinants of Exercise Participation in a Structured Program
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                  Cognitive Behavioral Determinants of Exercise Participation in a Structured Program

                  Manufacturer: Storming Media
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                  Binding: Spiral-bound
                  ASIN: 1423548906

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                  This is a AIR FORCE INST OF TECH WRIGHT-PATTERSONAFB OH report procured by the Pentagon and made available for public release. It has been reproduced in the best form available to the Pentagon. It is not spiral-bound, but rather assembled with Velobinding in a soft, white linen cover. The Storming Media report number is A174604. The abstract provided by the Pentagon follows: Lack of exercise is a chronic problem in the United States today. Many health problems such as obesity, heart disease, diabetes, osteoporosis and some forms of cancer have been directly related to sedentary lifestyles. Mental health has also been positively correlated with exercise. However, women are more likely than men to be sedentary, and older women are among the least active group. Therefore, research that examines the variables involved in why people choose to exercise are important since it may help the medical community learn the best ways to motivate people to adopt a habit of exercising. There are many components of behavior that have an impact on why people decide to behave in a certain way. By breaking down these components and examining them independently, specific aspects of behavior may stand out as more important in influencing action with regard to exercise. Behavioral psychologists have been studying these concepts for years and many theories have emerged that attempt to explain human behavior. Icek Ajzen's theory of planned behavior and Albert Bandura's self-efficacy theory are two of the leading theories that affempt to explain behavior. This study comp&ed two groups: one group of women who had volunteered for an exercise study (volunteers), and another group who were eligible for the same study but who chose no to participate (non-volunteers). Self-efficacy and the theory of planned behavior were examined to see if their constructs were determinants for exercise participation in a structured program for this group of older women.
                  Computational Quantum Mechanics for Materials Engineers: The EMTO Method and Applications (Engineering Materials and Processes)
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                    Computational Quantum Mechanics for Materials Engineers: The EMTO Method and Applications (Engineering Materials and Processes)
                    Levente Vitos
                    Manufacturer: Springer
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                    ASIN: 1846289505

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                    Traditionally, new materials have been developed by empirically correlating their chemical composition, and the manufacturing processes used to form them, with their properties. Until recently, metallurgists have not used quantum theory for practical purposes. However, the development of modern density functional methods means that today, computational quantum mechanics can help engineers to identify and develop novel materials.

                    Computational Quantum Mechanics for Materials Engineers describes new approaches to the modelling of disordered alloys that combine the most efficient quantum-level theories of random alloys with the most sophisticated numerical techniques to establish a theoretical insight into the electronic structure of complex materials such as stainless steels, Hume-Rothery alloys and silicates. The practical success of these approaches to applications in all of these areas are covered in detail. The new EMTO-CPA method is detailed, including its application in alloys to model structural stability and elastic properties of random alloys of arbitrary composition and the effect of alloying elements on elastic stiffnesses stacking fault energies and structural parameters. The EMTO-CPA method makes new approaches to computational alloy design feasible. Computational Quantum Mechanics for Materials Engineers shows how the technique will soon allow materials engineers to become "quantum blacksmiths".

                    Computational Quantum Mechanics for Materials Engineers will interest researchers and postgraduate students in materials science and engineering, solid-state physics and applied quantum mechanics.

                    A View from the Porch 2007 Calendar
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                      A View from the Porch 2007 Calendar

                      Manufacturer: Willow Creek Press
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                      ASIN: 1595433333

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                      Lean back in your wicker rocker or pull up an Adirondack chair and enjoy these 12 enchanting views from classic wooden porches.
                      A View from the Porch
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                        A View from the Porch
                        Ludlow Porch
                        Manufacturer: Peachtree Publishers
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                        A View from the Porch: A Journey of Spirit
                        Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
                        • A VIEW FROM THE PORCH...a journey of spirit, by DC BROWN
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                        A View from the Porch: A Journey of Spirit
                        D. C. Brown
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                        ASIN: 1931391009

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                        Cyrus is a drifter; no family; no God. They are three generations living together with one God; three religions. The drifter?s and the family?s lives must join. They need each other. Only then can their true journey of spirit begin.

                        Customer Reviews:

                        5 out of 5 stars A VIEW FROM THE PORCH...a journey of spirit, by DC BROWN.......2002-02-19

                        This book and changed my thinking and my life. It is a book of love. The Authors heart, and spirit are in every page. You will laugh, you will cry, but mostly you will feel the love of the person who put penned it. Sadly to say DC Brown, passed away on Valentines Day, February 14, 2002 at age 51. Everyone who has read this book, feels a great personal loss. Debra (Shenandoah to her cyber friends)and there are many who got to know Shen after reading her book. Debbie reached for her dream and did it,she saw her book published and soar to the top of the charts, when she became Author of the Year for 2001. I cannot recommend this book highly enough. As Debbie would say "go for your dreams,I did". What a legacy of LOVE she left us. Bye Shen

                        5 out of 5 stars Author update.......2002-02-18

                        d.c. brown passed away suddenly on 2/14/02. Although we came from completely different parts of the country, I was an on-line friend and the first to buy a copy of her book when it became available. The sequel was in progress - we talked about it a lot. If you haven't read this, her first and only book, do so and remember her with love. She was as terrific as the book. I will miss her every day for the rest of my life.

                        5 out of 5 stars I took the "Journey".......2002-01-10

                        I bought this book on the recommendations from an "on-line" friend. What a favor she did for me.
                        I LOVED all the characters, especially the main one named Cyrus.
                        This book is a life lesson to all. It is more than a "Journey of Spirit", it is a journey for us all. To read this is to understand. Shen, keep up the marvelous work and cannot wait to read your sequel, hope I am the first to buy it.
                        Thank You

                        5 out of 5 stars WOW.......2002-01-08

                        All hail the best Author in all the land!!! This is the best book that I have ever read. I can honestly say that I did not want it to end. The synopsis on the back of the book does not do it justice, but no synopsis could. The book must be read.
                        The book is written entirely in "present-tense", and throughout felt like Cyrus was telling the story to ME alone, like a letter I had just received in the mail.
                        Thank You d.c. brown.

                        3 out of 5 stars A View From the Porch.......2001-11-15

                        I found this book to be a lesson for all of us to learn. The journey that was made was one we all have to take at one time or another. This author has made the journey easy for all of us to understand. Do unto others as you would have them do unto you. I know this author must have taken this journey, because she writes so knowledgeable about it. If only we all lived by this, what a world we would live in. Great job, keep up the good work.
                        View from a Porch Swing: Musings on a Complicated Search for the Simple Life
                        Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
                        • I laughed until I was INSPIRED!!
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                        • A terrific heartwarming and LAUGH OUT LOUD read
                        • A wonderful woman's point of view on life.
                        View from a Porch Swing: Musings on a Complicated Search for the Simple Life
                        Becky Freeman
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                        Beckys complicated search for the simple life. Stories of people, places, and thoughts that will encourage you to let go of stress and come out swingin instead.

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                        5 out of 5 stars I laughed until I was INSPIRED!!.......2001-07-12

                        My non-christian friend bought me this book for 2 reasons: 1) I'd just moved to the country ro simplify my life, and 2) I'd recently renewed my dedication to Christ. Little did I (or she) know how wonderfully inspiring it is! I hope there are no men reading this review, but, let's just say I read Chapter 6 - "Cocooning In A Cabin" during an extremely stressful time of the month. AND, I had no idea what was going on since I had miscalculated, as Becky had! Needless to say, I immediately took some steps to slow down and REALLY simplify my life. What a God send! THANK YOU BECKY!!!

                        5 out of 5 stars Impacting.......2000-07-06

                        My husband purchased this book for me knowing I indulge in the "simple life". Becky's graciousness reminded me that certain things are not worth getting bent out of shape about. Our life is unique and we need to enjoy the quirky way things happen sometime.

                        5 out of 5 stars What a refreshing change!.......1999-08-24

                        This book is such a nice change from the "get organized books" This is a feel good book about enjoying the important things in life and Becky Freeman just delivers it with such a great sense of humor and a great outlook. If you find that life becomes too hectice, just read this book - it's helped me decide that my family life is so much more important than job status. I'm now enjoying "The Best of Becky Freeman." She makes you want to be just like her (happily and haphazardly married with kids).

                        5 out of 5 stars A terrific heartwarming and LAUGH OUT LOUD read.......1998-07-19

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                        Ol' Slim's Views from the Porch: A Plethora of Punditry, a Wonderment of Wisdom
                        Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
                        • A delightful sampling of homestyle American wit.
                        Ol' Slim's Views from the Porch: A Plethora of Punditry, a Wonderment of Wisdom
                        Slim Randles
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                        When the weight of the world becomes too much for those living in the cities, there is hope. It is Ol' Slim's Views from the Porch, a monumental expenditure of words and artwork that has graced the pages of New Mexico Magazine since Tilly had pups, or January 2003. With Grem Lee's accompanying illustrations, Slim Randles' column has been introduced into homes across the country, bringing with it a plethora of punditry and a wonderment of wisdom.

                        Twenty-four of Randles' columns are presented here with his views on many hot topics, such as how to master the secret language of dogs, why men need a hole-up spot, and why coffee has joined corn dogs and barbecued potato chips as one of the world's three essential food groups.

                        These homespun observations by a down-to-earth western writer were first published in the pages of New Mexico Magazine.

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                        5 out of 5 stars A delightful sampling of homestyle American wit........2007-09-06

                        Ol' Slim's Views From the Porch: A Plethora of Punditry, A Wonderment of Wisdom is an anthology of twenty-six of Slim Randles' timeless columns, originally run in New Mexico Magazine. Charming, sketchy black-and-white illustrations by Grem Lee illustrate this tongue-in-cheek funny allotment of reflections from who's going to wear the Universal Wrestling Foundation crown to the marvels of dutch oven cookery to why China is more fly-free than America, to why it isn't truly spring until you see concrete blocks flying about in the air. A delightful sampling of homestyle American wit.
                        View from the Porch
                        Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
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                        View from the Porch
                        Eve Marx
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                        Looking for the perfect year-round read? Go no further: stretch out and relax with the fun and frolic of Eve Marx's "View from the Porch: Tales from the Anti-Hamptons," a rollicking, goodtime, laugh-out-loud volume of short takes on the über-family circus. Her delicious style of humor will remind readers of the comic wit of Nora Ephron, Dave Barry and Fran Lebowitz.

                        An award-winning columnist with an edge, Ms. Marx captures the carnival of today's high-powered suburban living in short, breathless takes. She pokes fun at overworked husbands who need naps before bedtime, middle-aged women who yearn to “goddess dance” like they do on Sex in the City, and former gourmets who must knuckle under to the tyranny of their children to appreciate “fine dining” at Mickey D's. "Even as the fat police and other cholesterol-counting naysayers denounce the place, those golden arches are our Mecca, our inspiration, our nemesis," she writes.

                        Since her community is also a privileged and star-studded one (with the likes of Chevy Chase, Glenn Close, Martha Stewart and Ralph Lauren tooling around incognito), Ms. Marx makes light of what it's like for an ordinary person to keep up with the celebrity Joneses. It's not the Hamptons - it's the anti-Hamptons, where the stars go to live “normal” lives.

                        Customer Reviews:

                        5 out of 5 stars Amazing!.......2004-09-26

                        Eve Marx is brilliant ... not only does she move stealthily around her community, but she tells us about it! Evie is a wonder!

                        5 out of 5 stars One of the best.......2002-10-01

                        Ms. Marx is one of the freshest voices in Westchester today. Her essays hit home with sophisticated & well educated suburban families and are in turn humorous and thought-provoking. I loaned my copy to a friend recently and he couldn't put it down on his flight. I hope to see more of her writing soon!

                        5 out of 5 stars Great Summer Reading.......2001-07-04

                        What a delightful read - fresh, funny, and insightful. I feel I have made new friends with Eve, the Grillmaster and Boy.

                        5 out of 5 stars Laugh out loud!.......2001-06-26

                        We've been reading Eve's humor columns in Westchester papers for years. Glad she's finally put her best work into one book so everyone else can enjoy her wit and wisdom. We love her rich and famous fun-poking (Celebrity Sightings), her food obsessions (The Thruway's Best Dogs), and her insight into the female pshyche (Happy Wife, Happy Life). Her writing style is easy and colorful and will have you laughing out loud. Short humor pieces (only 2-3 pages each) make it perfect for the beach or the bed. Great read!
                        A View from the Porch 2004 Calendar
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                          A View from the Porch 2004 Calendar
                          Terry Wild
                          Manufacturer: Willow Creek Press
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                          A View From the Porch 2008 Calendar
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                          A View From the Porch 2008 Calendar
                          Willow Creek Press
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                          ASIN: 1595435441

                          Book Description

                          Lean back in your wicker rocker or pull up an Adirondack chair and enjoy these 12 enchanting views from classic wooden porches.

                          Customer Reviews:

                          4 out of 5 stars Porches.......2007-10-01

                          I enjoy these every year and have enjoyed all the ones I have purchased before.
                          Views From A Front Porch : Living in a Beach House on the Mississippi Gulf Coast
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                          Views From A Front Porch : Living in a Beach House on the Mississippi Gulf Coast
                          Paul E La Violette
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                          5 out of 5 stars Views From A Front Porch.......2000-08-25

                          Paul LaViolette has painted a sensitive portrait of the Mississippi Gulf Coast. The discriptive scenes, written in short vinettes, have the reader looking through LaViolette's eyes at the flora, birds, and marine life that dwell in this unique area of the United States. His scientific background as an oceanographer certainly added to my personal understanding of the coastline and waters of the Gulf Coast. However, it is written with such a personal touch that I feel like a visitor to LaViolette's home.
                          Don't miss Fair week this year.(The View from the Porch)(Neshoba County Fair): An article from: Mississippi Business Journal
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                            Don't miss Fair week this year.(The View from the Porch)(Neshoba County Fair): An article from: Mississippi Business Journal
                            Jim Laird
                            Manufacturer: Venture Publications
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                            Release Date: 2005-07-31

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                            This digital document is an article from Mississippi Business Journal, published by Venture Publications on July 28, 2003. The length of the article is 908 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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                            Title: Don't miss Fair week this year.(The View from the Porch)(Neshoba County Fair)
                            Author: Jim Laird
                            Publication: Mississippi Business Journal (Magazine/Journal)
                            Date: July 28, 2003
                            Publisher: Venture Publications
                            Volume: 25 Issue: 30 Page: 5(1)

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