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The Joy of WORK - Dilbert's Guide to Finding Happiness
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ROLLING STONES isbn 0-86124-795-7 Includes a 64cm x 92cm full-colour poster of the Rolling Stones live in Concert. If you are a collector or serious STONES fan, this book is for you! New hardcover, $25 |
Rolling Stones Collector's Book with POSTER
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The Power of NOW by Eckhart Tolle
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TIME OUT - Restoring Your Passion for Life, Love and Work
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WHERE THERE IS NO DOCTOR A Village Health Care Handbook A unique classic... written years ago, a few points are outdated but for the most part this comprehensive manual gives basic helpful solutions for a myriad of issues that can arise in a remote village... or in our own homes! We have 2 copies, $28 each See below for a couple of sample pages... but you really need to see the whole index to get an idea of how complete this book is! |
Ideal for gifts $10 each or Buy them both for $18 |
Beginning Collector: Baseball Cards / Stamps
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BASEBALL CARDS Chapters: - Baseball Cards Throughout the Years - Starting Your Collection - Storing and Displaying Your Cards - Buying, Selling, and Trading Your Cards - Valuable Cards and Card Sets - Hobby Shows, Conventions, and the National - Other Collectibles - Following the Market - Future Trends - Card Lingo |
STAMPS Chapters: - Types of Stamps - Getting Started - Where to Look for Information - Specializations - Supplies - Dealing with Dealers - Investing in Stamps - Other Ways to Collect - Philatelic Societies - Postal Administrations |
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What Does It Mean to be Human?A collection of Reverence for Life reaffirmed by responses from around the world!
Words of wisdom from...
"In the past, most people believed that to be human meant to be obedient, and to follow the traditions of their occupation, their sex, and their age. But today, more and more of us believe that each individual is different, that women can contribute to civilization as much as men, that curiosity is more admirable than imitation, and respect more desirable than power. So to be human now increasingly means to search throughout one's life, to never quite reach the goal one sets for oneself, to discover where one wants to go by exchanging ideas with others, so that one is constantly evolving and learning and deriving one's pleasure from helping others. "This book lets us into the hearts and minds of a great variety of individuals, and by so doing, will help enhance our view of what we can make of our lives." (quote by Theodore Zeldin, author of "An Intimate History of Humanity and Conversation") |
Emotional Intelligence
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How to Survive and Prosper as an ARTIST How to Survive and Prosper as an Artist... Selling Yourself without Selling Your Soul by Caroll Michels This classic handbook, now in its third revised edition, puts to rest the popular myth of the starving artist. There is plenty of room in the art world for artists to make a good living - IF they are willing to take an active stand in promoting their careers and themselves! In "How to Survive and Prosper as an Artist", Caroll Michels shows those who would like to make a living from their art how to navigate the often bewildering corriders of power that lead to success in the art world. Included is expanded information on innovative ways to present your work, how to make vital international connections, and how to negotiate with dealers to your own best advantage. Michels offers a wealth of insider's advice on preparing the best résumés and press releases, doing your own public relations and marketing, and getting your work into a gallery. She also discusses the nuts and bolts of contracts, copyrights, and accounting. New paperback, in very good condition. $10 |
Introduction to Biblical Hebrew The choice of vocabulary and grammar, as presented in this |
Martin Luther King, Jr. and the Southern Christian Leadership Conference A personal portrait by David J. Garrow Hardcover book in excellent condition. $20 |
The Complete Prophecies of NOSTRADAMUS "The Only Unabridge, Definitive Edition of the Authentic Words of Nostradamus Since 1672." A Verbatim Translation Together With the Original Old French Verses, Exactly as They Appeared in the Mace Bonhomme Edition Published in Lyons in 1568. New Hardcover Millenium Edition. Ideal for collectors, or a special gift. $20 |
Confucius: The Golden Rule Written by Russell Freedman, Illustrated by Frédéric Clément “Do not impose on others what you do not wish for yourself.” This was one of the guiding principles of life that Confucius taught his followers, five centuries before Jesus taught the Golden Rule with similar words. His principles of fair government influenced the very writers and thinkers who, thousands of years later would develop the democratic ideals of our own government. Yet, today, in the western world, the great Chinese philosopher is still commonly portrayed as a comic sage, a loony philosopher whose remarks always begin “Confucius said.” Renowned biographer Russell Freedman’s fascinating, witty introduction to the life and teachings of Confucius should finally set the record straight. Using the rigorous, lively technique that his readers have come to expect, Freedman traveled to China’s Shandong Province to visit Confucius’s birthplace, interviewed his descendents, and plumbed the famous Analects - the teachings of the sage, written down by his followers. The result is an enlightening, inspiring, and touching look at one of the world’s most influential leaders. Accompanied by the atmospheric paintings of Frédéric Clément. REVIEWS CONFUCIOUS “Confucius will fascinate readers who give him a try, and they may end up wiser for the effort. A must for all collections.” - Kirkus Reviews, starred review “Newberry Medal winner Freedman delves deep into Chinese history in his intelligent, comprehensive biography of the 5th-century B.C. philosopher Confucius…. Clément’s moody, ethereal illustrations complement the thoughtful text, yet play up the mystery of Confucius’s life.” - Publishers Weekly, starred review CONFUCIOUS “Politics, education, spirituality: the philosopher has something to say in all these areas, and Freedman compellingly conveys the profundity of his thoughts… The world today could hardly do better than to ponder the wisdom of this sage.” - School Library Journal, starred review CONFUCIOUS “Freedman’s Confucius jumps off the page as a fiery revolutionary… The fascinating narrative seamlessly intersperses stories from the Analects with Chinese history and biographical information about Confucius, focusing on his philosophical brilliance… Clément’s muted, elegant paintings of towns, temples and the bucktoothed Confucius himself have a suitably ancient feel with jagged borders and fading colors.” -- Booklist, starred review CONFUCIOUS “It is no small achievement to construct a cogent biography of a man about whom little verifiable fact is known, while concurrently interpreting Eastern philosophy for a Western middle-school audience…. Freedman’s success is due largely to his tight focus on the ironies of Confucius’s life - the reformer who never wrote down his philosophy, the secular thinker whose ideas later accrued the trappings of religion.” - Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books “Adults looking for a book that makes sense of our confused and troubling time might do well to introduce their children to the life of Confucius.” - New York Times |
We have 2 new copies of this book, in hardback $15 each AWARDS: ALA Notable Book Publishers Weekly Best Book of 2002 School Library Journal Best Book of 2002 New York Public Library 100 Best Books for Reading & Sharing New York Public Library Book for the Teen Age Washington Post Top 10 Kids’ Books of 2002 Parent’s Choice Recommended Award Orbis Pictus Honor Book 2003 for outstanding nonfiction for children NCTE Notable Children’s Book in the Language Arts IRA Notable Book for a Global Society NCSS/CBC Notable Social Studies Trade Book for Young People |
Advanced Selling - Consultative Selling Techniques & Beahavioral Styles (2-tape set) $20
Part One – 21 minutes - Consultative Selling Part Two – 28 minutes - Understanding Social and Behavioral Styles The Consultant Salesperson "partners" with customers, often called clients, to arrive at solutions for problems or needs. Success depends as much on the relationship with the client as the solution offered. To the Consultant Salesperson, establishing rapport and uncovering needs are critical, far more so than to the vendor salesperson. Once the relationship is established, it is often long-lasting and almost impossible for competitors to break up. One of the keys to successful consultative selling is knowing and understanding the social style of your client or customer. Every person, every client wants to be approached and dealt with in a particular manner. Use the right approach and you will establish rapport and begin building a lasting relationship. Use the wrong style and you won’t get to first base. "Advanced Selling" includes the complete video "Understanding Social Styles". Learn to determine which social style best describes your client: |
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Thank-you Liz for your generosity in donating them...
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Q is for Quarry (Kinsey Millhone Mystery) |
Update on the Jane Doe case from "Q" is for Quarry
A letter to Sue Grafton's readers, fans and friends:
My name is Bill Turner, and I am a retired Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Department Detective Sergeant. I'm also a reader, fan and friend of Sue Grafton. Sue asked me to give you an update on the investigation of the real-life homicide on which she based "Q" is for Quarry. The homicide depicted in "Q" occurred in Santa Barbara County in 1969 and the victim, referred to as Jane Doe, is still unidentified. Sue and I keep in touch sharing Jane Doe information.
Before updating on the homicide investigation, I'd like to share with you some information about Sue and her involvement with law enforcement and with the Jane Doe case. Sue has been a friend of local Law Enforcement for years. In the past, during lean budget times, Sue donated money to the Santa Barbara Police Department to fund a police dog ("K-9"). As Sue writes in "Q," my friend Doctor Bob Failing, a retired Santa Barbara County Pathologist, first introduced me to Sue in order to discuss using our Jane Doe case for her book. After meeting with me and my boss, Commander Bruce Correll, we decided to collaborate with Sue in the hope that sharing our investigative information with Sue would provide leads in the case. Our involvement was approved by then-Sheriff Jim Thomas, who was as committed to solving the 1969 case as we were.
During one of our meetings with Sue we discussed the fact the 1969 crime scene photographs were of poor quality and did not depict what Jane Doe looked like at the time of her death. We believed if we could give Sue a photograph of Jane Doe for her book, one of Jane Doe's friends or family members would recognize and identify her. Identifying the victim is the most important step in finding out who killed her.
We decided to exhume Jane Doe's body and have a clay model constructed from her skull, which would depict what she looked like at the time of her death in 1969. We could then photograph the clay model for Sue's book. Unfortunately, our budget was extremely tight and I was having trouble finding the money to pay for the procedure. As soon as Sue found this out, she generously offered to pay for the exhumation and reconstruction with no strings attached. When I told Sue that I wasn't sure I was comfortable with this, she reminded me we were in this together. It was obvious Sue's commitment had gone beyond just her book - she wanted Jane Doe identified as badly as we did. Sue's author's notes at the conclusion of "Q" detail the exhumation and interment.
As a side note, I've got to share a story about Sue and guns. During one of our chats, I learned that Sue was somewhat handy with a pistol. I'm guessing while researching a previous Kinsey Millhone gun battle, Sue learned how to shoot. I challenged Sue's marksmanship and invited her to a duel at our department pistol range using our interactive laser shooting simulator. The shooter uses a laser equipped Smith and Wesson 9 mm semi-automatic pistol that does not use any live ammunition. The shooter is placed into various simulated situations projected on a life size screen and a computer records the laser "hits". Although the simulated training scenario is safe and not life threatening, it is a very stressful experience because it seems so real. The shooter must make quick decisions to shoot or not to shoot.
Sue took me up on the challenge. In a complete surprise to me, Sue handled the heavy pistol like a true Kinsey Millhone gun fighter and battled me to a draw through three scenarios. Not once did she shoot a "good guy" or miss a "bad guy". Now I know how Kinsey became proficient in shooting out moving car tires!!!!
I wish I could report that after "Q" was published, we identified Jane Doe. Unfortunately, we haven't yet. As soon as the book hit the stands in October of 2002 we started receiving information from readers throughout the United States who sent letters and e-mails, or called us. So far, we have received about 100 leads. The majority have been ruled out simply because the missing person disappeared after 1969. A few letters offered investigative suggestions on how we should proceed, and a number of writers just wanted to wish us luck.
In addition to the work we did on the Jane Doe murder before Sue's book, we've been pursuing the leads from her readers as they come in. Although I can't share with you details of the leads, I can give you an example of the type of information we've been receiving from readers. One reader wrote to us about a young woman who was last seen in the spring of 1969 leaving her childhood home in Minneapolis for San Francisco and was never seen by her family again. She is reported to closely match the description of Jane Doe. We've been trying to contact her surviving family in order to hopefully get dental charts or other identifying items from them.
When meeting readers of "Q" for the first time, I'm often asked what Bruce Correll, Sheriff Thomas, and I are doing now, since Sue mentions all of us in the book. It never occurred to me that anyone would actually be interested in what we're doing since the publication. Maybe it's just cocktail conversation but the interest still amazes me.
Bruce Correll and I retired together in June 2002 from the Sheriff's Department, four months before the release of "Q". We both had an opportunity to read the pre-published manuscript and were excited about the story. Bruce and his family relocated to their dream home in Idaho where they are enjoying the great outdoors, snow and all. Sheriff Jim Thomas retired a few months after us and he can now be seen as a guest commentator and consultant for NBC, specializing in the Michael Jackson case. Sheriff's Commander Deborah Linden (my beautiful wife) became the Police Chief for the City of San Luis Obispo, California, in January 2003. As for myself, I golf, when I'm not talking to other investigators about Jane Doe. For you golfers out there, if you are ever teeing up at one of our beautiful local golf courses and you hear the starter announcing, "Next on the first tee is the TURNER foursome," chances are that's me enjoying my retirement.
Although a number of us who initially started the Jane Doe case are now retired, the search for her identity and her killer continues by a group of dedicated Sheriff's investigators. We continue to be optimistic that through Sue's book, Jane Doe will be identified and finally returned to her family.
Respectfully, Bill Turner, Sheriff's Detective Sergeant-Retired
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Cause of Death, Patricia Cornwell, $1 |
At Risk, Patricia Cornwell, $1 |
Post Mortem, Patricia Cornwell, $1 "Dazzling... Fascinating... A First-rate Thriller" (Los Angeles Times) |
Trace (A Scarpetta Novel), Patricia Cornwell, $1 "Dr. Kay Scarpetta... is back with a vengeance." (The New York Times Book Review) |