A Parent's Guide to Eating Disorders and Obesity (The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Series)

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A poignant, powerful debut that combines the deep emotion of The House on Mango Street with uniquely creative storytelling.

Unfolding in a series of tiny vignettes, A Little Piece of Sky introduces an endearing new novelist and a truly unforgettable main character. In the first few chapters we meet a little girl named Song Byrd, who keenly reports on the world around her. She is African American (in a mostly Hispanic neighborhood), unwanted (conceived during an adulterous affair), and poor in the material sense but extraordinarily rich in spirit.

In piercingly insightful prose, Nicole Bailey-Williams takes readers on Song’s journey through life as she struggles against outsider status and intense guilt over her mother’s murder. Behind it all, places of pure joy, “dreaming the hurt away,” and glorious little pieces of sky shine through. Song’s tales--and Bailey-Williams’s narrative gift--are truly words to treasure.

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A poignant, powerful debut that combines the deep emotion of The House on Mango Street with uniquely creative storytelling.

Unfolding in a series of tiny vignettes, A Little Piece of Sky introduces an endearing new novelist and a truly unforgettable main character.

In the first few chapters we meet a little girl named Song Byrd, who keenly reports on the world around her. She is African American (in a mostly Hispanic neighborhood), unwanted (conceived during an adulterous affair), and poor in the material sense but extraordinarily rich in spirit.

In piercingly insightful prose, Nicole Bailey-Williams takes readers on Song's journey through life as she struggles against outsider status and intense guilt over her mother's murder. Behind it all, places of pure joy, "dreaming the hurt away," and glorious little pieces of sky shine through. Song's tales -- and Bailey-Williams's narrative gift -- are truly words to treasure.

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disappointing........2005-06-25

I felt that much of this book was predictable and cliche. I did like some parts of the end of the book, but I thought it would have been better off ending a few pages earlier than it did. "Azul, the color of hope" left it ending on a cheesy, overdramatic note.

From the minute that Anthony is introduced to us over the buffet table at a party that poor Song doesn't feel that she fits into, its obvious that he is to become her lover. It did not describe too much, however, about their relationship and the vignettes that involved Anthony were distracting from the rest of the story.

I don't think that Nicole Bailey Williams exhibits much writing skill or strength through this book. The only reason I finished it was because of the wide-set type and the short chapters. By the 40th page, I was ready to give up on it, but figured I might as well spend one more hour to finish it. One chapter angered me in particular-"I wish." Talk about archetypical poor, distressed and diturbed teenager who wants to be worth something. I mean, how many times have we heard the line "I wish I could be enough"? Too many, and that line certainly did not help me have more compassion for the protagonist.

I thought many aspects of this book were immature-the order of the chapters, skimming the surface of many subjects, but not going into depth. I certainly don't have a problem with a writer changing subject often, impulsively-Sylvia Plath was a master at it. I think Williams still has a way to go as a writer, however. I didn't feel that we learned that much about Song Byrd's troubles and fight against herself. Some of it sounded like something I would have written in 7th grade.

Overall, I was not impressed.

Enchanting..........2004-03-06

A Little Piece Of Sky, from the title to the text works. It is the story of Song Byrd from childhood to adulthood. It speaks of Song's tribulations and triumphs in a heartfelt connected way. The story poignantly expresses how the trajedy of our past can still haunt our present and hinder our futures if not for hope. Song's hope came from seeing her life without limits through, A Little Piece of Sky. My only reason for giving 4 stars instead of 5 was because the book had to end. I really wanted more. The author's writing was so good and intriguing that I would have loved to have read this as a full blown novel with more details.

I so look forward to this author's next piece of work.

When hope isn't enough.......2004-01-22

As a forewarning to readers who decide to pick up Nicole Bailey-William's A Little Piece of Sky: this is not your average piece of fiction. The 155 page book is centered on the troubled female character named Song Byrd, and the novel is put together in much the same lyrical and poetic way as the character's name. The chapters are short, metaphorically deep, snack-sized morsels that the reader is treated to as they read about Song's struggle to overcome the ghetto of Philadelphia that has made her who she is.

The title of the book comes into play when Song divulges to the reader that her mother, who birthed four children from four different men, used to lock Song into the roach infested bathroom of their apartment when her mother was unable to attain a babysitter. Song would look up to the sky as a symbol of hope and day dream to pass the time away. A tragic event occurs, which rattles Song's foundation and makes her decide to never look up ever again.

Fast forward many years later and Song is a graduate of Spelman College with a great job giving back to the community and a man who adores her, but she's still holding on desperately to her past. Despite her personal uplifting experience of no longer relaxing her hair and the education she has under her belt, there are many old issues of hope and self-esteem that she has to struggle through before she can truly move on with her life.

Works of fiction of this sort are great for those who are looking for a profound, triumphant story. This novel does not skimp on major issues like classism, race, intra-racism, and the power of the human spirit to overcome. This should be required reading for every woman of color before heading off for higher learning.

Anna

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Average book - More like poetry - hated the Spanish.......2004-01-04

The book had it's moments. It's not very in depth at all. Its more of poetry than a novel. It beats around the bush. Chapters that are one page long. Such a short book. Also I don't understand spanish and hated her usage of spanish all throughout the book. It's annoying not to know what the people are saying. She could at least have followed up the spanish with the english translation in parenthesis. Average book.

We Shall Overcome.......2003-06-27

While structurally different and small in stature, A Piece of Sky by Nicole Bailey-Williams is a poignant novel of a young girl's pain, guilt and survival. Song Byrd is the youngest, illegitimate daughter of a prostitute. Included in this family are three older siblings with their own demons. In addition to her family, A Little Piece of Sky reveals the relationships that Song has with others such as her neighbor, Mrs. Olga and her biological father. It is through them and their offerings that Song comes into her own.

Told in Song's voice, the chapters are titled after her thoughts while giving the reader a look into her life. Two chapters that really stood out were "I Wish." Song wished that she were not poor; that she lived in a better neighborhood with less noise, but for some reason unbeknownst to Song, her mother needed the noise. Song's ultimate wish was that she would be enough for her mother. The other captivating chapter was "A Little Piece of Sky." Representing Song's hope for a better future, this chapter captured the essence of Song's pain in which she vowed never to look up at the sky again. Each chapter is lyrically written and tells a hopeful story of Song while exposing some character revelations. Add to the fact the social and economic commentary throughout and you have a wonderfully written story of a young girl's life in a low-income section of Philadelphia followed by her life as a middle income resident and the transition that followed. Beautiful!

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"When Dr. Sears can't help, the lilaguide can."-San Francisco Magazine

"A great resource that's long overdue."-SF Weekly

"The definitive owner's manual for families with babies and toddlers."-San Francisco Downtown Magazine

Like they say, everything changes when you have a baby. That's why the lilaguide has become the essential item on every new parent's checklist.

Most parents wish their baby came with some sort of user-friendly handbook. Luckily, babies come with a lot of excellent word-of-mouth advice from other parents and friends. In fact, we found that nearly every parent out there has a great piece of child-rearing advice, like which baby store is the most helpful, or which restaurant tolerates strained carrots on the floor. Someone, we thought, should write this stuff down. And that's how, please pardon the pun, the lilaguide was born. Our guides are literally written by parents for parents, through thousands of volunteer surveys. It's what happens when someone writes down all the parental wisdom, organizes it, calculates it and presents it in an easy-to-use format.

Apparently a lot of other new parents appreciate the inside scoop provided by the lilaguide, because our little green-striped books are quickly becoming a staple item in diaper bags across the country. You'll find us in bookstores, toy stores, gift stores and maternity wards. Not to mention at a whole lot of baby showers. We're rapidly expanding into major metro markets throughout the country, making the lilaguide the only national guide of its kind.

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Not as informative for older infants, but still a good reference.......2005-08-14

I bought this book when my daughter was 8 months old. It has a lot of information for "pre-parenthood" and when your child is a little older and walking. It gives good information about restaurants, where to shop, good parks to visit, hair salons,and what accommodations are available for children (changing tables, kid's menu, etc.) I was hoping to see more things for older infants. I was a bit disappointed to see that IKEA was not included in the guide. It's probably one of the most baby and kid-friendly places I've been to. For the most part, I'm satsified with the book.(Perhaps it should be called a "kid guide" rather than a "baby guide." Nevertheless, I'm sure I will be using it when my daughter is a little bit older.

The Lilaguide Baby-Friendly Philadelphia Area: New Parent Survival Guide to Shopping, Activities, Restaurants, And More (Lilaguide: Baby-Friendly Philadelphia)

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The Lilaguide Baby-Friendly Philadelphia Area: New Parent Survival Guide to Shopping, Activities, Restaurants, And More (Lilaguide: Baby-Friendly Philadelphia)

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Parent's Guide to Childhood and Adolescence (The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia)

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Parent's Guide to Childhood and Adolescence (The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia)
Patricia Shapiro
Manufacturer: Dell
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0440506336
Release Date: 1994-02-01

A Parent's Guide to Childhood Cancer (The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia)

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A Parent's Guide to Childhood Cancer (The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia)
Lisa Bain
Manufacturer: Dell
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0440506921
Release Date: 1995-06-04

The Parent's Guide to Allergies and Asthma (Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Series)

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The Parent's Guide to Allergies and Asthma (Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Series)
Marion Steinmann
Manufacturer: Delta
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0385300298
Release Date: 1992-04-01

A Parent's Guide To Eating Disorders and Obesity: the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

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A Parent's Guide To Eating Disorders and Obesity: the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Martha M. Jablow
Manufacturer: Delta Trade Paperbacks
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A Parent's Guide to Philadelphia (Parent's Guide Press Travel series)

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A Parent's Guide to Philadelphia (Parent's Guide Press Travel series)
Bobbi Dempsey
Manufacturer: Mars Publishing, Inc.
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ASIN: 1931199272

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A valuable resource for both natives and out-of-towners, this book reveals Philadelphia's top family attractions. Popular tourist spots like the Liberty Bell and the Betsy Ross house are included but are presented from a kid's-eye view. Also featured are the unexpected-the Mummer's Museum and Antique Row-and the downright strange, such as haunted historical sites, a shoe museum, and an insectarium. Even longtime Philadelphians will be thrilled to discover new things to see and do and to find out which spots are worth the time and which are too scary, crowded, and just plain aggravating to visit with children. Also included are Philly facts and trivia, where to get the best cheese steak and other favorite Philly foods, and how to find those famous museum steps so kids can pretend to be Rocky.

Philadelphia community access for children and adolescents: A straightforward guide to basic mental health and related services for children and adolescents ... a book by and for parents and professionals

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Philadelphia community access for children and adolescents: A straightforward guide to basic mental health and related services for children and adolescents ... a book by and for parents and professionals
Sally Towne
Manufacturer: Project Access, Mental Health Association of Southeastern Pennsylvania, in cooperation with City of Philadelphia, Dept. of Public Health, Office of Mental Health and Mental Retardation
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Binding: Unknown Binding
ASIN: B0007100AW

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Open the mummy-shaped box.... Smell the must of the tomb.... Reveal the secrets within.... Included among these secrets are a 24-page booklet all about real-life mummies and the people who study them, a 10-inch plastic-model body, and four carved heads of gods to protect the Canopic jars where you'll store the plastic organs found inside the body--both lungs in a single jar, please! Find the hidden drawer containing the gauze wrappings, headdress, scarabs, and a cardboard cat you can mummify to accompany your Pharaoh in the afterlife. Wrap your mummy from head to toe, place lucky amulets in the gauze, and bury it in the back yard (soak the gauze in brine first for a more realistic mummy experience). Don't forget to seal the tomb with your "Curse of the Mummy" sticker ... and to warn your parents, so when they rent the expensive tiller to dig up the garden, they don't break the blades on your ultracool mummy.

This kit introduces curious kids to the mummies of many different cultures, such as those of ancient Egypt and South America, and to all the types of mummies, including shrunken heads, bog mummies, and ice mummies. Slightly creepy good fun.

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A new "treasure" for my son.......2007-08-09

My five-year-old son and I did this project together (okay, so I did most of the work, but he was engaged in "helping" the whole time, which is saying something). We have completed pretty much every "mummy" kit we can get our hands on, and this one was probably the best. This kit contains a plastic "pharoah" body with a cavity inside that holds his internal organs. After you assemble the canopic jars, remove the organs, place them in the appropriate jar, and top them with super-cool authentic-looking lids. Then put the body back together and wrap with included gauze. We felt there wasn't enough gauze, so I cut some white cotton into strips, which he unwrapped and wrapped again about 1,000 times! Now the kit is secure in his "treasure drawer" beside his bed. Very cool and fun! He learned a lot.

awsom kit.......2007-01-10

this kit was just what we needed in order to get an a on the paper

Cool, but overpriced.......2006-07-19

My kids (10 & 11) had fun exploring this. No one has yet discovered the "craft" side of it. Still it would be a nicer treat from the Clearance isle. Full price is a little much for what you get.

Time intensive cutting and gluing for assembly.......2006-07-16

Time intensive cutting and gluing of small pieces. Frustration level of trying to get all the little pieces to stay together with glue overshadowed the learning. My daughter loves Egyptian history, but became bored with this kit because of the time involved in putting the canopic jars and cat mummy together. Would have been much better if kit had come with premade canopic jars (or something easier to assemble.)

Best of the Best.......2006-01-19

Like many kids his age, my seven year old son is VERY interested in mummies. (I think it's one of those ways kids cope with beginning to understand the concept of death and death rituals, so I figure it's okay to indulge his macabre interests!!) Anyways, I paid $19.99 for this kit at a local museum, and even at five dollars more than the Amazon price, it was a great value! The enclosed book that comes with the kit is terrific on it's own. It starts by explainging about ancient Egyptian mummies, the rituals surrounding their production, and why these rituals were important to the ancients. As the book describes the rituals in very kid-friendly but still no-holds-barred kind of way, your child can follow along with the enclosed kit pieces to make his own super-cool mummy. There are even canopic jars! The book then goes on to describe where else mummies can be found and discusses how some are intentionally made by man while others occur naturally due to environmental conditions. Top notch all the way through!

The Keys to the Temple: Unravel the Mysteries of the Ancient World

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Informative
Put together!
Total nonsense
excellent read
Offers explanations for Stonehenge, ley lines, the Pyramids

The Keys to the Temple: Unravel the Mysteries of the Ancient World
David Furlong
Manufacturer: Piatkus Books
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0749918470

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Informative.......2003-11-23

Overall this book is an excellent journey through David Furlongs journey in discovering ancient landmarks and geographical subtle energy sites, starting in Europe and going around the world. I would recommend it to anyone with a serious interest in the topic.

Put together!.......2002-01-05

Amazing how he matches ancient sites with geometric patterns. This book is fascinating.How did the ancients know this advanced method of building monuments and placing these monuments in thier precise spots.

Total nonsense.......2001-05-17

This book starts out with nothing and ends with nothing. The author decided what he thought was true and then set about 'proving' it by joining up dots on a map. Having invented an imaginery circle he then goes on to weave a web of self-delusion. This is the very worst kind of book that gives a bad name to other writers who are attemping to unravel the mysteries of the past.

excellent read.......1999-05-31

Having read many books and theories on the pyramids, it was refreshing to read for once a book filled with actual FACTS, rather than an author's conjecture. I like to read this book as it contains many mathematical and geometrical FACTS and in such quantity that a reader is able to piece together their own theory. As it seems obvious that the pyramids contain much mathematics and geometry in their design it is good to read a book by an author very well versed in these subjects.

Offers explanations for Stonehenge, ley lines, the Pyramids.......1999-04-28

Fascinating. David Furlong makes a very strong case for the Bronze Age inhabitants of Britain not only knowing that the Earth was round, but also having calculated accurately the Earth's diameter and circumference, as well as having a sound knowledge of astronomy, mathematics, geometry and surveying. He also puts a good case for the design of the Great Pyramid of Egypt being laid out within two interlocking twelve mile diameter circles in England, and raises the possibility of a link with survivors from Atlantis. The book is written simply and logically so that the reader can follow his steps of discovery and understand his theories and assess the evidence. Some sections were too detailed for casual readers but would make a useful reference for other investigators inspecting these megalithic sites themselves. Questions such as what was Stonehenge for, what was the real purpose for the Pyramids, and did Atlantis exist, are all covered in an easy to read manner suitable for the average reader.

A Change of Heart: How the People of Framingham, Massachusetts, Helped Unravel the Mysteries of Cardiovascular Disease

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A Change of Heart (Framingham Heart Study)
Excellent backstage story of a monumental study
The people of Framingham have indeed made a difference
Gripping Tale about the Framingham Heart Study

A Change of Heart: How the People of Framingham, Massachusetts, Helped Unravel the Mysteries of Cardiovascular Disease
Daniel Levy , and Susan Brink
Manufacturer: Knopf
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Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 0375412751
Release Date: 2005-02-01

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The findings of the Framingham Heart Study–begun in 1948–have been nothing short of revolutionary. Over the years, they have provided conclusive evidence that cardiovascular disease is largely the result of measurable and modifiable risk factors, and that individuals can gain control over their heart health by looking carefully at their diet and lifestyle and changing their intake of saturated fat, cholesterol, and tobacco smoke; losing weight or becoming physically active; and regulating their levels of stress and blood pressure. It is principally because of the Heart Study that this understanding of what was once deemed a “silent killer” today seems intuitive.

The Framingham Heart Study was launched not long after Franklin Delano Roosevelt succumbed to a massive stroke, the result of runaway blood pressure, at a time when cardiologists in the United States numbered fewer than 400 and heart disease was the nation’s number- one cause of death. The study asked 5,209 citizens of Framingham, Massachusetts–who overate, smoked, and suffered heart attacks and strokes to the same extent as the rest of the United States–to undergo biennial physicals, blood tests, and detailed interviews concerning their behavior. The results changed the course of medical history.

Written by the Study’s current director and a national health reporter, A Change of Heart is the first account of this heroic cooperation between the U.S. Public Health Service and the people of Framingham. It is a fascinating, clear-eyed assessment of the achievements and challenges of the Framingham Heart Study to date, and of its continuing importance.

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A Change of Heart (Framingham Heart Study).......2006-11-13

What my cardiologist ordered to appreciate how one can best care for himself to live a longer life. Easy and very very interesting read. Great history pertaining to heart disease and it causes. May knock some sense into those with a foolish lifestyle.

Excellent backstage story of a monumental study.......2005-07-05

In a well-narrated, affectionate account of the Framingham study, its current director and a medical journalist, present the study's origins, crises, and ambitious agenda. The book starts off on a fairly dramatic note with a fast-paced account of FDR's final days, which sets the background of the rest of the book. Then, in crisp chapters, the authors present various aspects of the early stages of the study. The chapters dealing with the impact of cholestrol on heart diseases and that of blood pressure on cardiac health are perhaps the best written. The book is a little marred by the sudden shift in the narration style in the last few chapters where the author (probably refering to the lead author alone) use first person account for narration, rather than the third person reporting employed for the earlier chapters. The strong sections of the book will make a reader wish that the authors had explored a bit more in detail about where the future would lead in these trials. The book captures the lead "actors" of the study, since its inception, the loyalty and enthusiasm of the volunteers very inspiringly. One can also see how developments in technology, and analytical methods changed the direction of the study making for a very interesting read. A must read!

The people of Framingham have indeed made a difference.......2005-03-24

Americans everywhere owe a huge debt of gratitude to the citizens of Framingham, Massachusetts who for more than 50 years have voluntarily participated in the groundbreaking Framingham Heart Study. When the study was conceived back in 1948 very little was known about cardiovascular disease. "A Change of Heart" examines the history of the Framingham Heart Study, its methodology and most importantly introduces the reader to some of those who were directly involved in the program both as administrators and as participants. It is a story worth telling.
Back in 1948, the average American ate red meat nearly every day. Medical science was not yet aware that high blood pressure was a dangerous contributor to heart attack and stroke. No one thought much about their cholesterol levels, and smoking was far more predominant in the adult populuation than it is today. Middle aged men were dropping like flies and no one understood why. The federal government decided that is was time to conduct a study to look for the root causes of heart disease. Framingham Mass. seemed to be the perfect place for the study and so the government dispatched a physician named Gilkin Meadors and nurse Nell McKeever to Framingham to set up a 20 year study. Meadors and McKeevor enlisted the efforts of a number of community leaders to sell the program to the townspeople. Soon more than 5000 residents had signed up. The requirements were quite simple really. Each participant agreed to submit to a rigorous physical examination every two years and to answer a detailed questionaire about their eating, smoking and exercise habits. Most folks understood that the chief beneficiaries of this study would not be themselves but future generations of Americans. Another unselfish gesture from "The Greatest Generation".
Well, the program has been extended a number of times and here we are more than 50 years later and the Framingham Heart Study has proven to be worth its weight in gold. Americans have taken to heart much of what has been learned so far. But as you will learn in "A Change of Heart" there is still considerable room for improvement and so much more to be discovered. Hats off to the people of Framingham for their commitment to this study and to authors Daniel Levy M.D. (the current director of the program)and Susan Brink for a most interesting and informative book. Recommended!

Gripping Tale about the Framingham Heart Study.......2005-02-28

A wonderfully told story about the trials and tribulations of the Famingham Heart Study, it's dedicated and unyielding supporters who helped to bring it to fruition, its heart felt gratitude to the people of Framingham for their enthusiastic involvement making this study possible, and of course its enormous contribution to the understanding and causes of cardiovascular disease which is now moving on to new dimensions and still yet unexplored areas of research.

Who Stole the Black Diamond?: Follow the Clues to Unravel the Mystery (Solve It Yourself Series)

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Who Stole the Black Diamond?

Who Stole the Black Diamond?: Follow the Clues to Unravel the Mystery (Solve It Yourself Series)
Phil Roxbee Cox
Manufacturer: E.D.C. Publishing
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Binding: Library Binding

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ASIN: 0881108294

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Who Stole the Black Diamond?.......2000-11-26

This is a great book! Each page is a color photograph with clues that help you solve the mystery. It will take you a while because it is challenging but after you think you know who did it look in the back of the book and see if you're right.

The Money Tree Myth: A Parents' Guide to Helping Kids Unravel the Mysteries of Money

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Hard to find book from a Canadian author..
good influence
Great Ideas
Practical, straight-forward and a very easy read

The Money Tree Myth: A Parents' Guide to Helping Kids Unravel the Mysteries of Money
Gail Vaz-Oxlade
Manufacturer: Stoddart
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0773758178

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Hard to find book from a Canadian author.........2007-03-30

Good book. Kids and money and parents. More should be done in this area.

good influence.......2007-02-24

I am a fan of the show Til Debt Do Us Part and this was the only book by the show's host available for sale.

Great Ideas.......2003-12-18

There are great ideas in this book to teach your kids about money. I purchased this book when my oldest daughter was only two years old after watching my teenage nieces and nephews struggle with money management. We follow many of the suggestions in this book and my oldest daughter now 7 is able to manage her money and understands the consequences of spending it all at once. She also learned a very important lesson when a clerk tried to talk her into buying more and putting it on lay-a-way. (She had save 70 Euro (like 84 US dollars) for a doll and the clerk suggested putting it on lay-a-way along with the accessories). I forbid it as this went against the whole idea of "saving." The next week the store went out of business. If she had caved in to her desires she would no longer have her favorite doll! Also after I purchase her initial school clothes, ballet clothes, winter gear etc... she pays for anything else she desires - so if she climbs trees and gets holes in her tights, looses a glove - she pays to replace them. This has been a great stress relief in our relationship - as this little tomboy likes to dress like a princess and ruin her fancy clothes. Now the ball is in her court and she's handling it well.

Practical, straight-forward and a very easy read.......1998-08-26

Boy was it a relief finally reading a book that was so full of common sense and good advice. I'll definately use this stuff with my 5-year old and 8-year old. I learned stuff too. Wish this had been around earlier -Icould have used this as a primer when I was getting started.

Who's Haunting the House of Horror?: Follow the Clues to Unravel the Mystery (Solve It Yourself Series)

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Who's Haunting the House of Horror?: Follow the Clues to Unravel the Mystery (Solve It Yourself Series)
Rupert Heath
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Cases That Haunt Us: From Jack the Ripper to Jonbenet Ramsey, the Fbi's Legendary Mindhunter Unravels the Mysteries

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Profiling Famous Cases

Cases That Haunt Us: From Jack the Ripper to Jonbenet Ramsey, the Fbi's Legendary Mindhunter Unravels the Mysteries
John E. Douglas
Manufacturer: Tandem Library
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Profiling Famous Cases.......2006-04-29

A "criminal profiler" wrote this book on some famous crimes which were unsolved or had mysteries. Chapter 7 gives his "Perspectives" on solving murders. A national computer database can warn against serial killers (p.336), but only if it is used. Is there money in the budget? There is a need for an independent laboratory for processing evidence so its reports can be trusted (p.337). [Read "Tainting Evidence".] But this would create political problems when the authorities want a specific finding. The authors criticize "conventional wisdom" (p.339), but this is really just how the media plays the news. Can a federal agency control this flow of news? Does it do so now?

The 'Introduction' tells how "modern behavioral profiling and criminal investigative analysis" is used to determine the identity of unknown offenders. [Did this predict the shooter in the Virginia-Maryland area in October 2002 was a middle-aged white blue-collar worker?] These predictions require a faith in a technique that is new and may not stand the test of time. It uses subjective means rather than objective means that can be independently and objectively tested. Who can read the mind of a person? [Why didn't they catch the BTK killer of Kansas City earlier?]

Chapter One deals with "Jack the Ripper", one of the first and most infamous serial killers. Douglas tells of the methods he uses to analyze these crimes. He discusses the murders, and the suspects, then describes the likely murderer (pp.79-80). We'll never know. Chapter Two is about Lizzie Borden. Most people know very little of this case beyond the jingle. Lizzie was correctly found 'not guilty' of the murders, and the case was never solved. Pages 81-102 summarize the facts. Douglas' analysis on pages 103-109 touches all known suspects. His solution shows his assumptions, and suggests he hasn't done his homework in reading the available books on the Borden murders (p.112). His strategy on pages 115-6 is hilarious to anyone who has read the books on this case. Just because "no outside suspect had surfaced" (p.310) is no reason to blame Lizzie.

Chapter Three is "The Lindbergh Kidnapping". Unlike the previous chapters, it was solved in a court of law. The baby was tucked into bed before 8pm. Around 9pm Lindbergh heard a strange sound. When the nurse checked on Charlie at 10pm, he had been kidnapped. "The dog did nothing in the night." By 10:25 the Sheriff and State Police were notified. By 11pm statewide roadblocks were in place (p.125). The house and floor plans had been well publicized (p.127). Meetings were arranged between "Jafsie" and "John"; after the ransom money was paid they took plaster casts of "John's" footprints (p.151). On May 12 they found the body of a badly decomposed body (p.153); it was identified as Charlie. Who planted six of Brinkert's business cards in Violet Sharpe's room (p.157)? One of the ransom bills was traced to Richard Hauptmann. He was arrested, tried, and and convicted. Hauptmann claimed innocence until he was executed. Controversy over the verdict continues to this day. It seem impossible for a carpenter to go 2 years without replacing a chisel (p.174)! Douglas discusses Rail 16, but doesn't mention that this board was thicker than the other floorboards (p.177). Douglas believes the facts point to more than one person involved in this crime (pp.179-180). Hauptmann couldn't have done it alone (p.183). Douglas mentions that "John" said the servants were innocent, according to Condon. But could that have really occurred (p.185)?

In Chapter Five Douglas explains why Albert DeSalvo was not the Boston Strangle (pp.262-265). He describes many suspects, but doesn't try to solve this crime. Could one man have killed them all "from older women to younger ones" (p.265)? We'll never know.

Dinosaur: A simulation using time-telling skills to unravel the mysteries of prehistoric life

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Dinosaur: A simulation using time-telling skills to unravel the mysteries of prehistoric life
Myron Flindt
Manufacturer: Interact
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ASIN: 157336276X

The Dream Catcher: Unravel the Mysteries of Your Sleeping Mind

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The Dream Catcher: Unravel the Mysteries of Your Sleeping Mind
Lori Reid
Manufacturer: Barnes & Noble
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Binding: Hardcover
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Unique!!!!
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The Dream Catcher: Unravel the Mysteries of Your Sleeping Mind
Lori Reid
Manufacturer: Element Books Ltd
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Binding: Paperback

General | Psychology & Counseling | Health, Mind & Body | Subjects | Books
ASIN: 1862042691

Book Description

How many times do we wake from a dream and wonder exactly what it meant? How often do we forget our dreams and miss out on the wisdom and insights they can offer to our waking lives?

Dreams have the power to transform our daily lives and help us improve health, success, and happiness. This unique book encourages us to bring the wisdom of our dreams into our waking lives. It combines a beautifully illustrated compendium of dream interpretations with a personal dream journal in which to record dreams.

This full-color book is organized by themes and covers dreams of every subject: the future, birth and death, magic and myth, lovers, friends, strangers, animals, buildings and more. In addition, this book teaches: how to make dream catchers and dream pillows techniques for enhancing dreams using crystals and essential oils. how to recall, record and interpret dreams fascinating facts about dreams

The book also encompasses a vividly illustrated journal, enabling us to record our dreams as we remember them, then refer back to the book to interpret them. A fascinating and beautiful book, The Dream Catcher is a powerful, pro-active tool for self-understanding.

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Unique!!!!.......2000-07-10

I got this for my b-day and was absolutely amazed. I have quite a few books on dreaming but few have inspired me the way this one has (brilliant colors too). I think the best thing though was that it came as a total gift set. It's like getting a custom-made gift basket for an interest that most floral and grocery stores just don't cover!

Disappointed.......2000-02-01

While the photographs in the actual dream book are beautiful, I was terribly disappointed in the sparse listings of dreams. One of the first thing I looked for was "stranger" and there was nothing that I could find. I checked the word itself, and then I checked "man". Am I the only one who dreams about strangers? :) I also checked several other dreams that I had and found references for them, but not very detailed.

The flashlight and pen are nice, but...

I'd recommend it if you want a nice journal. But be sure and buy an additional book of dreams. Or, for that matter, buy a spiral bound notebook and another book of dreams. This one isn't anything to write home about. I had been *so* excited about getting it, and when it came today I was really disillusioned.

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