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What we know as "Desert Storm" is now a prelude to Gulf War II, which relieved the world of tin-horn dictator Saddam Hussein.

What's easy to forget is that Desert Storm had a long build-up time, a period when doomsayers were predicting a bloodbath for Coalition forces. But it was that same build-up, the preparation which set the stage for easy victory. Hussein courteously allowed Coalition forces to gather and train in theater.

The Desert Shield Factbook is simple, without being simplistic. It's a great guide to the military forces, and the weapons of that war. A complete book includes a poster-sized map of the region.

Combined with it's post-war brother "Gulf War Factbook"the DSF is a great education on Desert Storm.

Delightful collection of patterns for etching that also work well for engraving on glassware. All of the patterns are easily enlarged or reduced and keep their detail. Includes florals, animals, and artistic borders. These patterns are much more realistic than some that are available, and make very nice finished porducts. A "must have" for the glass etcher or engraver!

This translation of a well known Mahayana Buddhst Text is well worth the price, and well worth hunting for. The Sutra is well explained, the commentaries easily understandable and insightful.

This would be useful in any library housing Buddhist Literature, including Buddhist Centers.

This is a very profound study of the Diaconate and how it developed from the biblical times to the present in the Christian Church. The Deacon is a full and equal order as the Presbyterate in the sense that is a vocation, a call from God to serve his people, and not just a kind of minor order in the Church of God. Deaconship, if lived in it's full manifestation is the most wonderful vocation, because at the end, we all are called to be minor in order to become the major in the kingdom of God.
WE are all called in the spirit of "Diakonos" or in the spirit to serve others.

Costumes from many ballets including FIREBIRD, PETRUSHKA, L'APRES-MIDI D'UN FAUNE, SCHEHERAZADE, THE THREE-CORNERED HAT, CARNAVAL, SWAN LAKE, LA BOUTIQUE FANTASQUE, THE SLEEPING PRINCESS, DAPHNIS AND CHLOE......modeled by famous dancers of the time: Karsavina, Michel Fokine,Bronislava Nijinska, Leonide Massine, Alexandra Danilova, Alicia Markova, Anton Dolin and Serge Lifar.

This score is indispensable if you have any sort of interest in what is arguably the most problematic opera in the Strauss canon. Like many other enthusiasts for the Bavarian composer's operas, I have always struggled to come to grips with the structure of his longest opera and to maintain my interest throughout its long and occasionally tortuous span. Whilst having the opportunity to follow it from the score has not yet quite convinced me that it is in the same league as some of his earlier stage works, this edition is invaluable in revealing the fertility of his musical invention and his genius as an orchestrator; the chance to see how he realises some of his most dramatic instrumental effects is enough of a reason to buy this score, and seeing the interaction and development of the various leitmotifs on the page certainly makes the score seem more unified and cohesive than I had previously appreciated.

As ever with Dover, the print quality is excellent and the binding sturdy, but this edition's strongest suit is the legible print size and very reasonable price.

DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY
Fast Bytes Series
AUTHOR: Nina Martini
PUBLISHER: DataBecker
REVIEWED BY: Barbara Rhoades

BOOK REVIEW: A small book but packed with so much information it is hard to know where to begin. Digital Photography begins by explaining data storage and transferring images. It goes on to explain color optimizing, printing and making a CD. There are notes and tips in yellow boxes through out the book to help the reader along.

To do all this, Digital Photography uses several programs such as:
1. ACDSee - [URL]
2. Paint Shop Pro - [URL]
3. Ulead Cool 360 - [URL]
4. Windows Movie Maker - this program comes in Windows ME and XP
5. Photo Flicks - [URL]
6. HTML Editor or Note Pad - comes with most systems
7. Outlook Express - or any email program

Digital Photography will walk you through the basics of all these programs. There are many other programs like these available but these trial versions will give you the basic principles of digital photography. Digital Photography will tell you how to use your camera and computer together to produce great pictures and even how to save it on CD or email them to share with others. For the small price tag of [price], you won't be disappointed with all the information you will have.

Item received in great condition. Thanks. Big hit with my grandson!

"Disney Giftwraps presents designs inspired by Disney movies and their much-loved and universally recognized characters. Each sheet of giftwrap has been specially designed for this series to capture the authentic feel of the original Disney film. Includes Steamboat Willie, The Band Concert, On Ice, etc. 12 Full-color, Tear-out Sheets, Each Sheet 4 Times Book Size - book size approx. 10" w x 13" h."

Has a lot of pictures from the T.V. show. Its a great collection for any Full House fan.