books about: globe

books about: globe

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The Great Game: The Struggle for Empire in Central Asia (Kodansha Globe)

Peter Hopkirk

Kodansha International, 1992

A fascinating read... truth is stranger than fiction...
Colonialism was not paternalism neither was benevolent... but if ever it was a "tempered" colonialism imbued by the precept "of doing the decent thing" it probably the British "empire" was... All empires have menacing "borders" where their influence is contested... ...

Wilderness Medicine, Beyond First Aid, 5th Edition

William Forgey

Globe Pequot, 1999

Superb source for beyond first aid
It's no surprise that every reviewer has given this excellent and comprehensive book five stars. Written by William Forgey, MD, former president of the Wilderness Medicine Society it goes beyond first aid, dealing with situations where you cannot merely administer ...

Over the Edge of the World: Magellan's Terrifying Circumnavigation of the Globe (P.S.)

Laurence Bergreen

Harper Perennial, 2004

A Spectacular Journey
As an Audiobook consumer, Over the Edge of the World left me breathless. The recounting of the history, journey, and culture of our world in circa 1500 was superb. Perhaps many text-based consumers missed out on the imaginary aspects that present in audio form. Since I ...

The North End Italian Cookbook, 5th

Marguerite DiMino Buonopane

Globe Pequot, 2004

Italian American at Its Best
I know that Italian American cooking is out of style, but it still puts a smile on my families face. My brothers, our wives and children rave when I cook Ma's food. But I have a secret, I don't cook Ma's food. She was unfortunately, gone before I got her recipes. I ...

Dog and Bear (Neal Porter Books) (Boston Globe-Horn Book Award Winner-Best Picture Book) (Awards))

Laura Vaccaro Seeger

Roaring Brook Press, 2007

So cute!
I read this to my kindergarten and first grade classes and they all made me read it to them again! Of course, you have to give Dog and Bear their own funny voices! :) I love this book. The illustrations are adorable--they remind me of my own doxie.

Maps and Globes (Reading Rainbow Book)

Jack Knowlton

HarperTrophy, 1986

great introduction to maps and globes
Written for 7-10 year olds, this colorful book introduces young readers to the basics of maps and globes, such as a map's uses, direction, the equator, scale, legends, latitude, longitude, elevation and the difference between physical and political maps. Illustrations ...

The Cheap Bastard's Guide to New York City, 4th: A Native New Yorker's Secrets of Living the Good Life--for ...

Rob Grader

Globe Pequot, 2008

A must for any visitor or new resident on a budget.
If ever there was a city where it pays to be cheap, it'd be in New York, one of the most expensive cities in the world - and from a native New Yorker comes a book which packs in over a thousand listings of free opportunities to be found there, from wine tastings and ...

How to Start a Home-Based Catering Business, 5th (Home-Based Business Series)

Denise Vivaldo

Globe Pequot, 2005

Amazing and captivating
I read a lot (and I mean a lot, as I have thousands of books in my library), but this is one of the very few business books I've been truly inspired and uplifted by. When I say "the only book you need to succeed in catering" it's not only a cliche, I believe it's ...

Traction Man Is Here! (Boston Globe-Horn Book Awards (Awards))

Mini Grey

Knopf Books for Young Readers, 2005

Super Fun read
Traction Man is Here is so fun I had to read it to my grandson 5 times one day! The illustrations are clever, colorful and so interesting you notice something different every time you read it.

The Little Saigon Cookbook: Vietnamese Cuisine and Culture in Southern California's Little Saigon

Ann Le

Globe Pequot, 2006

Awesome and Authentic Cookbook!!!!!!!!
I found "The Little Saigon Cookbook" to be amongst the best of any of my Vietnamese/Asian cookbooks. It is vivid in its descriptions and illustrations. It also provides any serious enthusiast with some excellent recipes. My last dental assistant was Vietnamese and ...

Floral Origami Globes

Tomoko Fuse

Japan Publications Trading, 2007

Floral Origami Globes
Sencillamente maravilloso. En línea con todos los libros de Tomoko Fuse. Diagramas de gran calidad, y modelos espectaculares.

The Gift Basket Design Book, 2nd: Everything You Need to Know to Create Beautiful, Professional-Looking Gift ...

Shirley George Frazier

Globe Pequot, 2008

A Particularly Well Written How-To Book, But...
I have read many how-to books especially business-related ones; however, seldom have I found a more clearly written book than "The Gift Basket Design Book". Ms. Shirley George Frazier's instructions are thorough, easy to understand and follow. Her explanations don't ...

Create Anything With Clay

Klutz, 1999

Fantastic ideas!
I wanted to mention a little omething about the reader wndering about page 5 in this book. The writing does stop in mid - sentence but if you want to know how long to bake, just read the individual instructions for each craft and you will find the exact baking time for ...

How to Start a Home-Based Event Planning Business, 2nd (Home-Based Business Series)

Jill Moran

Globe Pequot, 2007

Excellent Book!
This book is excellent for anyone that is starting out and wants the 411 on how to start it off right! I am thoroughly impressed with the publication. The author covers just about every end. I highly recommend this book. I learned quite a bit.

How to Start a Home-Based Personal Chef Business (Home-Based Business Series)

Denise Vivaldo

Globe Pequot, 2006

Fantastic Resource!
Before getting this book, I read through previous reviews. I was very confused by one that talked about her trying to sell from a "web site." I have no idea what they were talking about, since Denise has nothing like that. Perhaps they were confusing her with Candy ...