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Another Great book value Article
Electronic Language-Learning Books and Ebook Readers
When it came time this year to order reprints for our paper books on Turkish language-learning -- we hesitated, took a look at technology developments, and decided in favor of ebook publications.
The reason we did so is due to the particular advantage provided by the Adobe PDF format when used with Adobe Acrobat's simple but oh-so-effective text search capability.
And, if you're concerned because you think that you can only access eBook files on full-sized computers -- which fail 'the portability test' -- then think again. Because there are quite a few handheld Electronic Book reading devices that can do the job already (e.g., the Sony Reader, Palm Z22, Handspring Visor, Hiebook, Gemstar Rocket, and Franklin eBookman) -- and several more waiting in the wings.
Electronic Book Readers -- a cost comparison
We can almost hear some of you saying, "Ah, but a Sony Reader or a Palm Z22 doesn't give as much sensory feeling pleasure as a paper-based book -- and doesn't have the same low-care portability."
Well, suppose we told you that we'll be introducing authentic Turkish voice recordings in the next electronic editions of our books. Wouldn't the added audio capability overshadow some (if not all) of the 'sensory feel and low-care' considerations? And that's not to mention the complete absence of Shipping & Handling charges for such ebooks -- and the (no or low) purchase tax relief you'll enjoy.
When it comes to language-learning reference books, that question is a bit of a no-brainer, isn't it.
So which one of these (already available) ebook reader devices should you choose? As always, our first consideration in such matters is, "How much does it cost?" Here are the latest price figures we could find for several Electronic Book Readers that are compatible with the Adobe Reader PDF file-format (our first offered format):
For full-size viewing:
The Sony Reader (measuring 6.9? by 4.9? by .5?) displays book-sized Adobe PDF pages, JPEG images, and plays MP3 audio files... from $299.
If you can live with a small screen, you can also view (and hear) Adobe PDF files on:
Nokia 6680 Smartphones Series...from ?245.50 (Europe), $499.99 (USA)
-- as low as ?135.00 at amazon.co.uk
Nokia Communicator 9500 series... from $779.95
HP iPAQ RX3115 Pocket PC... from $209.00
Palm Tungsten E2 Handheld... from $148.99
Palm Z22 Handheld... from $89.49
Isn't one of these ebook reading devices in your price range?
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Once
Once
Even those allergic to musicals may be won over by Once, a tender-hearted Irish romance with songs by Czech Republic-born Markéta Irglová and Frames frontman Glen Hansard. (The film's director, John Carney, actually used to play bass in the group.) The trick here is that Irglová and Hansard also play the leads; because their characters are shown busking, writing music, or rehearsing, the songs are smoothly integrated in the film. The overall acoustic mood won't surprise fans of the Frames--some tracks ("Say It to Me," "When Your Mind's Made Up") have even popped up on the band's albums, though the arrangements are more pared-down here, befitting the scruffy, street-musician setting. Being the lesser-known entity, Irglová feels like a revelation; she sounds a bit like a folkie Björk on "If You Want Me," and her song "The Hill" is downright heartbreaking. Irglová and Hansard had already made the 2006 album The Swell Seasontogether, so their collaboration here feels really organic--they sound particularly good together on the title track, for instance. Now that's the kind of magic you want from musicals. --Elisabeth Vincentelli
Customer Review: Once
Love it, love it, love it! The movie was great, the cd was great but seeing them live is even better! :)
Customer Review: I only need to say this "once"..........
I genuinely LOVE this soundtrack. Glen Hansard is incredibly talented. His style seems influenced by: (insert any great acoustic artist before him here). The song arrangement is also amazing. And Marketa Irglova's hauntingly soft voice is sweet and pure.
Kiddie Crayon Box Snacks & Treats Gift Basket
Kiddie Crayon Box Snacks & Treats Gift Basket
Send a day of colorful snacking fun right to their doorsteps! Kids of all ages are "drawn" to this cute and colorful crayon box filled with tasty treats. They'll have fun with S'more Mix, Cheese and Crackers, Fruit Snacks, Gummi Pizza, Ghirardelli Chocolate, Jelly Belly® Gum, a Candy Lollipop, Sunflower Seeds, and Strawberry Double Dips. Each gift is carefully hand crafted, tied with ribbons and includes a personalized gift message from you to convey your best wishes. To determine when your gift will be delivered, please click on the "View Shipping Rates and Policy" link below:
The Weight Loss Cure
The Weight Loss Cure
"Number one New York Times best-selling author, Kevin Trudeau, introduces his new book, The Weightloss Cures They Don't Want You To Know About. This is previously censored material now available to the public. If you are overweight - all of these problems are addressed in the book, and the specific products and ways to cure these diseases are listed. If you want to lose weight easier, and faster than ever before, you need this book. You will learn the secrets of how to lose weight without crazy dieting, without going hungry, without depriving yourself of the food you enjoy, without crazy exercise, without taking pills, and without being tired, rundown and grumpy. You will learn how to keep the weight off for ever. "
Customer Review: Dramatic weight loss
After reading this book three times, I finally decided to give it a try. Well, my weight loss was absolutely fabulous. Everything that Kevin said was in fact true. Yeah, it is a 500 calorie a day diet, but you do not get hungry. What you do feel is that you miss food. But, if you drink the teas recommended, they give you energy, speed up your metabolism and give you a sense of wellness. You can actually taste the medicinal properties in them. What I found interesting is that in those six weeks, I lost about 30lbs. It was very dramatic because all my friends talked about how much of my stomach was gone, but most importantly how healthy that I looked. About the same time, I noticed coworkers loosing weight. And, as Kevin mentioned in the book, they lost structural fat and not excess fat as I did. They did not look well to me. But I looked fabulous. At the end of the six weeks, interestingly enough I had no desire to binge. I did not run for the chocolate. I still eat it, but I truly made a lifestyle change. To date, I have managed to loose 65 lbs. Once you understand WHY you are fat, it is far easier to loose it. Kudos to Kevin.
To get the hCG shots that he recommends, you can find out where to get it on his website. I got mine from a pharmacy in Florida.
Customer Review: Misleading
I ordered this book after seeing the infomercial. It is very misleading, his solution is to use a drug available only overseas. I returned the book within the time period and after calling the 800 for a return code. This took 15 minutes of hold time and I didn't get my money back. Not worth it!
DEWALT HVAC Technician Certification Exam Guide (Dewalt Exam/Certification Series)
DEWALT HVAC Technician Certification Exam Guide (Dewalt Exam/Certification Series)
The DEWALT® HVAC Certification Exam Guide is the most complete and comprehensive HVAC technician certification book available. This new ?standard? for the climate control industry will help readers pass the NATE, ICE, RSES Certification, HVAC Excellence, and HVAC Technician Licensing Exams. Innovative coverage also makes this exam guide extremely useful for studying and preparing for the state limited energy license and HVAC contractor licenses.
Customer Review: A good start
This is a good book to start with to review for the NATE or other tests. It only has a limited number of questions though. I took the NATE Heat Pump test and passed with this books help, but it only had 50 sample questions for Heat Pump's and the NATE test had 100 questions. My suggestion is that there be more sample questions. I'd also like to see a reference for additional information if you don't understand a question. This book serves a purpose, but could be a better tool...
Customer Review: Industry Standard for the NATE exam
This book is absolutely the standard for the NATE Exam. Not only does it give you insight on the types of questions to study for, but it gives you information on how to beat the test writers at their own game. A very good read!
Webkinz: Beagle
Webkinz: Beagle
Discover a virtual world with Webkinz pets. Webkinz animals come with a special Internet code so your child can interact with it online. The code lets you enter Webkinz World and bring your pet to life. Pet owners can name it, make it a home and even play games. Beagle measures 10". Not recommended for children under 3.
Minimum supported browsers: Windows - Internet Explorer 6, Netscape 7.2, Firefox 1.0, AOL Explorer 1.5. McIntosh - Safari 1.2.3, Internet Explorer 5.2.3, Fire Fox 1.5, High-speed Internet Required, Monitor Resolution 1024 x 768. Requirements may change; check www.webkinz.com for latest revisions.
Customer Review: There's nothing like watching a 7-year old with a Webkinz
I recently got to spend some time with my 7-year old niece and watched her "wax lyrical" about how much she loves her Webkinz (she has three of them!). She took me over to the computer and showed me how the computer part works with the beagle Webkinz she named "Sam". I watched her zip around the computer playing all sorts of games to "make money" to pay for the food, clothes, and treats for her "pet".
The game teaches kids some of the responsibilities of having a pet (like making sure they get fed, taking them for a walk, spending time playing with them, etc.) while teaching computer skills at the same time. The carnival-like environment where they play games to make money for their pet is fun and provides enough variety to keep them coming back day after day.
I'd highly recommend Webkinz for any child who loves toy animals and wants to gain further experience on the computer.
Customer Review: Webkinz Beagle
I bought this for my daughter when I couldn't find one around our home town. So, I ordered it thru the internet and Amazon. It was one of her favourite gifts! Not only can she cuddle with him, but she goes on the Webkinz website and creates a room for her virtual pet, and plays educational games that will build up W-$ for her to buy things for her pet!! She really enjoys playing on the website and she sleeps with the beagle every night! I even went and bought a chocolate lab webkinz for my son who is 3. He and his sister have a good time playing on the website and carrying their pets wherever they go!
Rothco Vintage Paratrooper Messenger Bag - Khaki
Rothco Vintage Paratrooper Messenger Bag - Khaki
Rothco Khaki Vintage Paratrooper Bag / Messenger Bag is a great bag for work, travel and school. Has a large main compartment and adjustable strap for comfort. Specifications: 15" X 11" X 4", hang tags
Customer Review: Great product
This is a great bag for school. I use it everyday to carry books and other things in it. Also, the three compartments on the inside makes it very easy to organize everything.
The only thing I have against the bag is that the strap is a bit too thin and it doesn't provide a lot of support if you are carrying a very heavy load.
However, other than that this is a very useful bag. Very much worth the price.
Customer Review: Quality Purchase......
This puurchase was a very good one, if I needed another one I would purchase another one, also the service was great............THANKS....
Astronaut Ice Cream
Astronaut Ice Cream
This Astronaut Foods book tells the history of food in space. From food in a tube to gourmet meals, find out how food has evolved for the astronauts and cosmonauts. What do they eat? How is it prepared? How do they eat it? Where is it kept? Paperback pamphlet. 30 pages. Comes with a package of Astronaut Ice Cream.
Customer Review: Great Fun!
This has become a holiday tradition in our house! We have to have a bag of astronaut ice cream under the tree. It started as a learning experience to see what astronauts eat. We tried everything we could find (pizza, strawberries, etc.) but the ice cream is our favorite and we keep it as a treat for those cold winter days. You get to eat ice cream without the 'brain freeeze'! Very entertaining.
Cook Book Holder - (Silver)
Cook Book Holder - (Silver)
This cook book holder minimizes the use of valuable counter space, makes viewing your recipe easy, and avoids food spills on your favorite cookbooks. Also useful in the office to hold other books upright. Holds a variety of book sizes. Please note: this product does not cover the cookbook, it is just a stand.
Customer Review: Useful and elegant
What else can I say? This cookbook holder does the trick and keeps the food from getting on the pages while freeing up some counter space.
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Another Great book value Article
Electronic Language-Learning Books and Ebook Readers
When it came time this year to order reprints for our paper books on Turkish language-learning -- we hesitated, took a look at technology developments, and decided in favor of ebook publications.
The reason we did so is due to the particular advantage provided by the Adobe PDF format when used with Adobe Acrobat's simple but oh-so-effective text search capability.
And, if you're concerned because you think that you can only access eBook files on full-sized computers -- which fail 'the portability test' -- then think again. Because there are quite a few handheld Electronic Book reading devices that can do the job already (e.g., the Sony Reader, Palm Z22, Handspring Visor, Hiebook, Gemstar Rocket, and Franklin eBookman) -- and several more waiting in the wings.
Electronic Book Readers -- a cost comparison
We can almost hear some of you saying, "Ah, but a Sony Reader or a Palm Z22 doesn't give as much sensory feeling pleasure as a paper-based book -- and doesn't have the same low-care portability."
Well, suppose we told you that we'll be introducing authentic Turkish voice recordings in the next electronic editions of our books. Wouldn't the added audio capability overshadow some (if not all) of the 'sensory feel and low-care' considerations? And that's not to mention the complete absence of Shipping & Handling charges for such ebooks -- and the (no or low) purchase tax relief you'll enjoy.
When it comes to language-learning reference books, that question is a bit of a no-brainer, isn't it.
So which one of these (already available) ebook reader devices should you choose? As always, our first consideration in such matters is, "How much does it cost?" Here are the latest price figures we could find for several Electronic Book Readers that are compatible with the Adobe Reader PDF file-format (our first offered format):
For full-size viewing:
The Sony Reader (measuring 6.9? by 4.9? by .5?) displays book-sized Adobe PDF pages, JPEG images, and plays MP3 audio files... from $299.
If you can live with a small screen, you can also view (and hear) Adobe PDF files on:
Nokia 6680 Smartphones Series...from ?245.50 (Europe), $499.99 (USA)
-- as low as ?135.00 at amazon.co.uk
Nokia Communicator 9500 series... from $779.95
HP iPAQ RX3115 Pocket PC... from $209.00
Palm Tungsten E2 Handheld... from $148.99
Palm Z22 Handheld... from $89.49
Isn't one of these ebook reading devices in your price range?
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Once
Once
Even those allergic to musicals may be won over by Once, a tender-hearted Irish romance with songs by Czech Republic-born Markéta Irglová and Frames frontman Glen Hansard. (The film's director, John Carney, actually used to play bass in the group.) The trick here is that Irglová and Hansard also play the leads; because their characters are shown busking, writing music, or rehearsing, the songs are smoothly integrated in the film. The overall acoustic mood won't surprise fans of the Frames--some tracks ("Say It to Me," "When Your Mind's Made Up") have even popped up on the band's albums, though the arrangements are more pared-down here, befitting the scruffy, street-musician setting. Being the lesser-known entity, Irglová feels like a revelation; she sounds a bit like a folkie Björk on "If You Want Me," and her song "The Hill" is downright heartbreaking. Irglová and Hansard had already made the 2006 album The Swell Seasontogether, so their collaboration here feels really organic--they sound particularly good together on the title track, for instance. Now that's the kind of magic you want from musicals. --Elisabeth Vincentelli
Customer Review: Once
Love it, love it, love it! The movie was great, the cd was great but seeing them live is even better! :)
Customer Review: I only need to say this "once"..........
I genuinely LOVE this soundtrack. Glen Hansard is incredibly talented. His style seems influenced by: (insert any great acoustic artist before him here). The song arrangement is also amazing. And Marketa Irglova's hauntingly soft voice is sweet and pure.
Kiddie Crayon Box Snacks & Treats Gift Basket
Kiddie Crayon Box Snacks & Treats Gift Basket
Send a day of colorful snacking fun right to their doorsteps! Kids of all ages are "drawn" to this cute and colorful crayon box filled with tasty treats. They'll have fun with S'more Mix, Cheese and Crackers, Fruit Snacks, Gummi Pizza, Ghirardelli Chocolate, Jelly Belly® Gum, a Candy Lollipop, Sunflower Seeds, and Strawberry Double Dips. Each gift is carefully hand crafted, tied with ribbons and includes a personalized gift message from you to convey your best wishes. To determine when your gift will be delivered, please click on the "View Shipping Rates and Policy" link below:
The Weight Loss Cure
The Weight Loss Cure
"Number one New York Times best-selling author, Kevin Trudeau, introduces his new book, The Weightloss Cures They Don't Want You To Know About. This is previously censored material now available to the public. If you are overweight - all of these problems are addressed in the book, and the specific products and ways to cure these diseases are listed. If you want to lose weight easier, and faster than ever before, you need this book. You will learn the secrets of how to lose weight without crazy dieting, without going hungry, without depriving yourself of the food you enjoy, without crazy exercise, without taking pills, and without being tired, rundown and grumpy. You will learn how to keep the weight off for ever. "
Customer Review: Dramatic weight loss
After reading this book three times, I finally decided to give it a try. Well, my weight loss was absolutely fabulous. Everything that Kevin said was in fact true. Yeah, it is a 500 calorie a day diet, but you do not get hungry. What you do feel is that you miss food. But, if you drink the teas recommended, they give you energy, speed up your metabolism and give you a sense of wellness. You can actually taste the medicinal properties in them. What I found interesting is that in those six weeks, I lost about 30lbs. It was very dramatic because all my friends talked about how much of my stomach was gone, but most importantly how healthy that I looked. About the same time, I noticed coworkers loosing weight. And, as Kevin mentioned in the book, they lost structural fat and not excess fat as I did. They did not look well to me. But I looked fabulous. At the end of the six weeks, interestingly enough I had no desire to binge. I did not run for the chocolate. I still eat it, but I truly made a lifestyle change. To date, I have managed to loose 65 lbs. Once you understand WHY you are fat, it is far easier to loose it. Kudos to Kevin.
To get the hCG shots that he recommends, you can find out where to get it on his website. I got mine from a pharmacy in Florida.
Customer Review: Misleading
I ordered this book after seeing the infomercial. It is very misleading, his solution is to use a drug available only overseas. I returned the book within the time period and after calling the 800 for a return code. This took 15 minutes of hold time and I didn't get my money back. Not worth it!
DEWALT HVAC Technician Certification Exam Guide (Dewalt Exam/Certification Series)
DEWALT HVAC Technician Certification Exam Guide (Dewalt Exam/Certification Series)
The DEWALT® HVAC Certification Exam Guide is the most complete and comprehensive HVAC technician certification book available. This new ?standard? for the climate control industry will help readers pass the NATE, ICE, RSES Certification, HVAC Excellence, and HVAC Technician Licensing Exams. Innovative coverage also makes this exam guide extremely useful for studying and preparing for the state limited energy license and HVAC contractor licenses.
Customer Review: A good start
This is a good book to start with to review for the NATE or other tests. It only has a limited number of questions though. I took the NATE Heat Pump test and passed with this books help, but it only had 50 sample questions for Heat Pump's and the NATE test had 100 questions. My suggestion is that there be more sample questions. I'd also like to see a reference for additional information if you don't understand a question. This book serves a purpose, but could be a better tool...
Customer Review: Industry Standard for the NATE exam
This book is absolutely the standard for the NATE Exam. Not only does it give you insight on the types of questions to study for, but it gives you information on how to beat the test writers at their own game. A very good read!
Webkinz: Beagle
Webkinz: Beagle
Discover a virtual world with Webkinz pets. Webkinz animals come with a special Internet code so your child can interact with it online. The code lets you enter Webkinz World and bring your pet to life. Pet owners can name it, make it a home and even play games. Beagle measures 10". Not recommended for children under 3.
Minimum supported browsers: Windows - Internet Explorer 6, Netscape 7.2, Firefox 1.0, AOL Explorer 1.5. McIntosh - Safari 1.2.3, Internet Explorer 5.2.3, Fire Fox 1.5, High-speed Internet Required, Monitor Resolution 1024 x 768. Requirements may change; check www.webkinz.com for latest revisions.
Customer Review: There's nothing like watching a 7-year old with a Webkinz
I recently got to spend some time with my 7-year old niece and watched her "wax lyrical" about how much she loves her Webkinz (she has three of them!). She took me over to the computer and showed me how the computer part works with the beagle Webkinz she named "Sam". I watched her zip around the computer playing all sorts of games to "make money" to pay for the food, clothes, and treats for her "pet".
The game teaches kids some of the responsibilities of having a pet (like making sure they get fed, taking them for a walk, spending time playing with them, etc.) while teaching computer skills at the same time. The carnival-like environment where they play games to make money for their pet is fun and provides enough variety to keep them coming back day after day.
I'd highly recommend Webkinz for any child who loves toy animals and wants to gain further experience on the computer.
Customer Review: Webkinz Beagle
I bought this for my daughter when I couldn't find one around our home town. So, I ordered it thru the internet and Amazon. It was one of her favourite gifts! Not only can she cuddle with him, but she goes on the Webkinz website and creates a room for her virtual pet, and plays educational games that will build up W-$ for her to buy things for her pet!! She really enjoys playing on the website and she sleeps with the beagle every night! I even went and bought a chocolate lab webkinz for my son who is 3. He and his sister have a good time playing on the website and carrying their pets wherever they go!
Rothco Vintage Paratrooper Messenger Bag - Khaki
Rothco Vintage Paratrooper Messenger Bag - Khaki
Rothco Khaki Vintage Paratrooper Bag / Messenger Bag is a great bag for work, travel and school. Has a large main compartment and adjustable strap for comfort. Specifications: 15" X 11" X 4", hang tags
Customer Review: Great product
This is a great bag for school. I use it everyday to carry books and other things in it. Also, the three compartments on the inside makes it very easy to organize everything.
The only thing I have against the bag is that the strap is a bit too thin and it doesn't provide a lot of support if you are carrying a very heavy load.
However, other than that this is a very useful bag. Very much worth the price.
Customer Review: Quality Purchase......
This puurchase was a very good one, if I needed another one I would purchase another one, also the service was great............THANKS....
Astronaut Ice Cream
Astronaut Ice Cream
This Astronaut Foods book tells the history of food in space. From food in a tube to gourmet meals, find out how food has evolved for the astronauts and cosmonauts. What do they eat? How is it prepared? How do they eat it? Where is it kept? Paperback pamphlet. 30 pages. Comes with a package of Astronaut Ice Cream.
Customer Review: Great Fun!
This has become a holiday tradition in our house! We have to have a bag of astronaut ice cream under the tree. It started as a learning experience to see what astronauts eat. We tried everything we could find (pizza, strawberries, etc.) but the ice cream is our favorite and we keep it as a treat for those cold winter days. You get to eat ice cream without the 'brain freeeze'! Very entertaining.
Cook Book Holder - (Silver)
Cook Book Holder - (Silver)
This cook book holder minimizes the use of valuable counter space, makes viewing your recipe easy, and avoids food spills on your favorite cookbooks. Also useful in the office to hold other books upright. Holds a variety of book sizes. Please note: this product does not cover the cookbook, it is just a stand.
Customer Review: Useful and elegant
What else can I say? This cookbook holder does the trick and keeps the food from getting on the pages while freeing up some counter space.
Headlines on book value
US subprime mortgage crisis hits Discount and Leumi too - Ha'aretz
Sun, 13 Jul 2008 03:23:31 GMT
US subprime mortgage crisis hits Discount and Leumi too Ha'aretz, Israel - For now both Leumi and Discount are valuing their MBS securities from the two semi-federal lenders at book value, 100 cents on the dollar. ... |
Alliance & Leicester takeover angers unions and shareholders
Mon, 14 Jul 2008 19:07:48 GMT
Bid from Banco Santander widely expected to result in large number of job cuts and heavy losses for many investors Comments Emergency government intervention to stabilise Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac wins ...
So, you want to be a pirate?
Fri, 17 Nov 2006 07:50:13 GMT
In his new book, Pat Croce recreates swashbuckling tales, complete with a compass and treasure map. Read an excerpt …
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