Gorilla Tape 2-Inch by 35-Yard Tape Roll
- $10.23 new from $7.29
Gorilla tough... now on a roll The toughest glue on the planet is now a Tape! Bonds to things
ordinary tapes can't: brick, stucco, wood and more. Double-thick adhesive, strong reinforcing
backing and a tough all-weather shell combine for a tape so strong it'll leave you beating your
chest with satisfaction. Hey, why settle for a "duck" when you have a gorilla? Measures 1 7/8" x 35
yds., weighs 1 1/2 lbs. Gorilla Tape
225 ft. of 5/8 in. hose
capacity. Comes fully assembled. Smart Trak hose guide tracks hose neatly onto reel.
Easy reeling with half the effort. Sturdy resin construction. Patented Easy-Link system
ensures a watertight connection between hose reel and hose. Wheels for portability. Leader
hose included. Large storage bin provides place to store accessories. Size: 26 W x 21 D x
27 1/2 H inches.
Deni 4100 Musical Cake Tray with LED Slicing Guides
- $32.56 new from $24.95 used from $25.00
Birthday Cake Serving Platter plays Happy Birthday music and lights up to help you cut even slices.
Perfect for a child's birthday party and for adults as well. Battery operated. Push the Music
button for Happy Birthday and sing along with the music. Music repeats five times and then stops
automatically. Press the On/Off button to select the number of slices you want: 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, or
12. The display shows the number of slices and the LEDs around the edge of the cake plate light up
to show the cutting path. LED cake tray sits atop a lazy susan that allows the tray to rotate for
easy slicing and serving. This novelty cake plate works equally well for pies, other desserts, and
pizzas up to 12". Holds plenty of cupcakes, too. Dimensions: 21"L x 15.25"W x 1.75"H. Hand wash
only. Requires four (4) AA batteries (not included). 1-year mfg. warranty. Color: white with black
trim. Sorry, no gift wrap.
TV Guide: 50 All-Time Favorite TV Themes
- $16.68 new from $8.99 used from $6.98
Full Title - TV Guide - 50 All-Time Favorite TV Themes. To commemorate TV Guide's 50th anniversary,
Tee Toons and TV Guide present a year-by-year celebration of the greatest television themes from
1953-2002. This definitive compilation covers everything from 'I Love Lucy' to 'Friends'. The CD
includes a comprehensive fact-filled bonus booklet featuring the 50 original full color TV Guide
covers. TVT Records. 2002.
MAGLITE Black C Cell Flashlight
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Sleek Maglite D-cell Flashlight. Switch on either of these sharp-looking D-Cell models and aim the
high-intensity adjustable beam. You'll find what you're looking for, pronto. Bonus: Go instantly
from spotlight to floodlight mode with a quick half-turn of the head. High-powered White Star
krypton gas lamp enhances brilliance and extends range (tailcap securely houses 1 spare lamp);
Self-cleaning on / off rotary switch; Water and shock-resistant; sealed O-ring keeps out moisture
and debris. State Size. 5 D-cell Uses 5 D batteries (not included). Measures 17"l.; 1 lb., 6 ozs. 6
D-cell Uses 6 D batteries (not included). Measures 19 3/8"l.; 1 lb., 8 ozs. Maglite D-cell
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Bright lights, burly cases, fail-safe on/off switches, virtual indestructibility: there are good
reasons to rave about Mag Instrument flashlights. Powered by 2 D-cell batteries, the bright,
powerful light adjusts from spot to flood simply by rotating the head. The light is housed in a case
made of high-strength aluminum alloy that has been anodized inside and out. This, along with
high-quality O-rings at both openings, give you water- and shock-resistance in a lightweight
package. Maglite's switches are rubber-coated, weather-protected, and self-cleaning-they're
virtually indestructible. In short, this flashlight is almost indestructible-a good quality when it
comes to the tools re rely on to help you find your way in the dark. Limited lifetime warranty.
Requires 2 D-cell batteries (not included). Includes spare bulb (stored in end-cap). If you want
more run-time than 2 D-cells will give you, see Mag Instrument products #S3D016 and
#S4D016.--Josh Dettweiler
Doctor Who: City of Death (Story 105) ) co-wrote this enormously
popular four-part story from 1979, which pits the Doctor (Tom Baker) and Romana (Lalla Ward) against
a time-traveling alien (Julian Glover) whose body, fragmented by an accident, spurred evolution
millions of years ago. Now restored to his full (and horrific) form, he plans to travel back in time
and prevent the destruction of his ship--which in turn would profoundly affect the course of
humanity. A terrific blend of science-fiction thrills and humor (well-played by Baker and Ward),
City of Death also benefits from its Paris locations and terrific performances by Glover and
Space: 1999's Catherine Schell, as well as a pair of unexpected cameos from John Cleese and
Eleanor Bron as art critics. The story's high caliber was rewarded with phenomenal ratings
(reportedly, the largest ever for Doctor Who), and has remained a fan favorite ever
since.
DVD features Thanks to its popularity, the two-disc DVD of City of Death
comes with an abundance of typically topnotch supplemental features. The commentary by Glover,
co-star Tom Chadbon, and director Michael Hayes, is the longest and most informative of the extras,
but it's well-matched by Paris in the Springtime, a 45-minute making-of featurette that
offers rare archival interviews with Adams and many of the cast (but not Baker or Ward, sadly) and
crew. Paris, W12 offers 20 minutes of studio footage taken from 1/2-inch videotape, while
Prehistoric Landscapes and Chicken Wrangler are very different views of the story's
special effects (the latter is a particularly amusing glimpse at the challenges of working with live
animals). Finally, there's Eye on Blatchford, a wry parody of BBC "human interest" news
items, here focusing on another alien attempting to live peacefully in the rural English
countryside. Production notes and photos and a batch of well-concealed Easter eggs round out this
highly enjoyable set. --Paul Gaita' border='0'>
- $26.99 new from $22.76 used from $20.00
The late Douglas Adams (The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy) co-wrote this enormously
popular four-part story from 1979, which pits the Doctor (Tom Baker) and Romana (Lalla Ward) against
a time-traveling alien (Julian Glover) whose body, fragmented by an accident, spurred evolution
millions of years ago. Now restored to his full (and horrific) form, he plans to travel back in time
and prevent the destruction of his ship--which in turn would profoundly affect the course of
humanity. A terrific blend of science-fiction thrills and humor (well-played by Baker and Ward),
City of Death also benefits from its Paris locations and terrific performances by Glover and
Space: 1999's Catherine Schell, as well as a pair of unexpected cameos from John Cleese and
Eleanor Bron as art critics. The story's high caliber was rewarded with phenomenal ratings
(reportedly, the largest ever for Doctor Who), and has remained a fan favorite ever
since.
DVD features Thanks to its popularity, the two-disc DVD of City of Death
comes with an abundance of typically topnotch supplemental features. The commentary by Glover,
co-star Tom Chadbon, and director Michael Hayes, is the longest and most informative of the extras,
but it's well-matched by Paris in the Springtime, a 45-minute making-of featurette that
offers rare archival interviews with Adams and many of the cast (but not Baker or Ward, sadly) and
crew. Paris, W12 offers 20 minutes of studio footage taken from 1/2-inch videotape, while
Prehistoric Landscapes and Chicken Wrangler are very different views of the story's
special effects (the latter is a particularly amusing glimpse at the challenges of working with live
animals). Finally, there's Eye on Blatchford, a wry parody of BBC "human interest" news
items, here focusing on another alien attempting to live peacefully in the rural English
countryside. Production notes and photos and a batch of well-concealed Easter eggs round out this
highly enjoyable set. --Paul Gaita
The Cruise
- $13.49 new from $5.98 used from $5.94
Portrait of New York City double decker bus tour guide Timothy \Speed" Levitch. Genre:
Documentary Rating: PG13 Release Date: 7-MAR-2006 Media Type:
DVD"""show more
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We will travel to the ancient city of Bhaktapur which is a popular
day-trip destination for people staying in Kathmandu. 5km from Kathmandu city is Pashupatinath
Temple. Witness public cremations and savour the atmosphere in this important place of worship for
the Hindu people. The stupa of Baudhanath lies 8 km east of Kathmandu. This ancient colossal
Stupa is one of the biggest in the world. It was listed in the UNESCO world Heritage Monument List
in 1979. From Kathmandu, we fly to a small airport in a village called Lukla, where we begin our
trek to the base camp of Mount Everest. We guide you day by day through the following
villages:
We then
journey back to Lukla where we fly back to Kathmandu, from there we journey south to spend some time
in the Chitwan National Park, famous for its natural beauty and wide variety of wildlife, including
crocodiles, elephants, white Rhinos, tigers plus many more. PAL version of this title also
available.
This product is manufactured on demand using DVD-R recordable media. Amazon.com's
standard return policy will apply.
Franzus PS-200E Auto Adjust Smart Converter - 2000 Watt with plugs
- $39.00 new from $34.48
Quality, performance, value...or your money back! Dual wattage converter automatically senses and
selects the correct wattage on either the High (51-2000W) or Low (0-50W) setting Includes five
adapter plugs Circuit breaker with reset button corrects accidental wattage overloads Deluxe
zippered travel/storage pouch Solid state circuitry with high/low wattage indicator lights
Accepts polarized plugs Why You Need The Auto Adjust Smart Converter Adapter
Set To use your 110V appliances overseas, you need a converter to reduce foreign electricity from
220V to 110V, which is standard in the US, Canada, Mexico and most of South America. With the
Auto Adjust Smart Converter, the correct wattage setting is automatically selected for your
appliance. On all other dual wattage converters, you must remember to select the Low setting for
appliances rated 0-50 watts, or move the switch to High for appliances rated 51-2000 watts. This
converter is so easy to use and totally user friendly, you will never have to worry about choosing
the proper setting again. Simply plug in the appliance rated 0-2000 watts into the converter, and
plug the converter into a foreign wall outlet. This Auto Adjust Smart Converter has round pins,
which fit most Continental European (Not UK) outlets. However, for those countries that require pins
of different shapes and sizes, we have included in this set five adapter plugs that will fit most
foreign wall outlets.show more
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Garmin Vehicle power cable
- $16.59 new from $12.50
This connector provides the power connection for your Garmin GPS device from your automobile's
12-Volt DC cigarette lighter output. Works with the following Garmin models: GPS 60, GPS 72, GPS 76,
GPSMAP 196, GPSMAP 60, GPSMAP 60CSx, GPSMAP 60Cx, GPSMAP 76, GPSMAP 76CSx, GPSMAP 76Cx, GPSMAP 76S,
GPSMAP 96, GPSMAP 96C, GPS 12CX, GPS 12MAP, GPS 12XL, GPS 48, GPS 89, GPS 90, GPS 92, GPS II Plus,
GPS II, GPS III Pilot, GPS III Plus, GPS III, GPS V, GPSMAP 176, GPSMAP 176C, GPSMAP 295, GPSMAP
60C, GPSMAP 60CS, GPSMAP 76C, GPSMAP 76CS, StreetPilot, StreetPilot ColorMap.show more
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Pak US Cities Lonely Planet guides on SD card
- new from $5.99 used from $5.00
See the USA. Whether you're a business traveler or just seeing the sights, the Palm Pak Travel Card
is the perfect way to keep up with what's hot, what's cool, and what's new in 6 major US cities.
Just plug the Palm Pak Travel Card into the expansion slot on your handheld. This postage
stamp-sized multimedia card expands the capabilities of your handheld without sacrificing memory
space. Lonely Planet CitySync guides for Boston, Chicago, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, New York, and San
Francisco give you the scoop about where to eat, what to do, and where to stay. You'll also find a
world clock and time zone management software.show more
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Intex Raised Downy Queen Airbed with Built-in Electric Pump
- $54.93 new from $46.00
Queen - size Rising Comfort Air Bed at a deflated price. SAVE BIG! Beats the floor or the cold, hard
ground. This Air Bed has an 80 x 60" sleeping surface and stands 22" off the ground, just like home.
The nylon flocked top is comfortable, too. The Fast-Fill internal pump automatically inflates the
Bed in just 3 minutes. Or if you're out in the woods, use the double valve for easy manual
inflation. Giant porthole releases the air when it's time to pack. Duffel bag with shoulder strap
for easy carrying. Weighs 24 lbs. Rest easy. Order today for worry-free doorstep delivery! AVAILABLE
SEPARATELY: Queen Airbed Fitted Cover / Sleeping Bag - word search in our store for 'Intex'.
Queen-sized Rising Comfort Air Bed, Navyshow more
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Quantum Pad Library: Smart Guide To Fifth Grade LeapPad Book
- new from $5.97
Quantum Pad books help students in grades 3 through 5 enjoy learning fundamental subjects. From math
to science to geography, the Quantum Pad library engages young readers in interactive learning
adventures. From fractions to cells, this interactive book helps build skills in a variety of 5th
Grade school subjects. Hours of fun activities will keep your child laughing and learning for hours.
Content aligns with state and national standards. For use with the Quantum Pad or LeapPad Learning
Systems (each sold separately).show more
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Melissa and Doug® City Ramp Racing Set
- new from $32.98
Melissa and Doug City Ramp Racing Set... on your mark, get set, GO! The chase is on with this City
Ramp set! Pick between the wooden police car and taxi, then set 'em up on the track... release the
starting levers and they're off! With the "big city" backdrop, the intensity of the race increases!
And the Set is built to last with wood construction throughout. Ramp Dimensions: 23 1/2 x 6 x 22".
Contains small parts. Adult assembly required. Recommended for kids ages 3 and up. Zoom in and pick
your Racing Set up today! Melissa and Doug City Ramp Racing Setshow more
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Sportmesh Motorcycle Jacket
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Sportmesh Motorcycle Jacket... made with lightweight nylon and mesh panels to keep you cool while
riding! Ride in style and ride comfortably, my friend! Designed to keep you cool and collected while
cruising the open road, this Jacket also includes an inner lining with removable spine pad for added
protection. And even better, when the lining is in, it's a totally waterproof Jacket, too! Features
adjustable waist, reflective piping, YKK zippers and an extra snap. 3 cool colors to choose from,
and plenty of sizes to ensure the perfect fit. Order yours today and head out on the highway lookin'
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I Gun Atlanta ATL Women's Tee Shirt in 6 Colors Small thru XXL
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Pick from the petite form-fitting babydoll style or standard regular fit womens style. Please refer
to our sizing chart for measurements.This design also available as a men's Tee shirt, and a men's
hoodie and sweat shirt in our other amazon.com listings.show more
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Optilux 2550 Free Form Driving Lamp Kit with Angel Eye Position Lights
- new from $62.99
The Optilux 2550 Free Form Driving Lamp Kit with Angel Eye Light Guide Rings are a great way to
improve the styling of any vehicle. Angel Eyes are a styling way to improve your vehicle's
visibiliy. The 2550's Heavy Duty wiring harness omes with a 3 position switch to activate either the
Angel Eyes or the Main Driving Beam.show more
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ATV Windshield with Headlight Cut Out
- new from $94.97
Universal ATV Windshields... protection from the cold, bugs and debris! This shatter resistant
Windshield fits on just about any ATV to make your off-road adventures even more enjoyable by
deflecting pesky bugs, dirt and small rocks. Also great for reducing the chill when riding on those
cold days! Universal fit will work with just about any ATV and includes mounting brackets and
hardware for easy install! 18" high, 34" wide; Clear 3 1/2 mm acrylic; Includes outer trim. Outfit
your ATV today at a GREAT PRICE! Order Now! AVAILABLE SEPARATELY: ATV Windshield without Headlight
Cut Out - word search in our Store for 'ATV Windshield'. ATV Windshield with Headlight Cut Outshow more
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As artists progress, the book offers
detailed descriptions and beautiful illustrations of little peoplefrom flower, water, and moon
fairies, to nymphs and sprites, to sirens.
Basic to advanced techniques on watercolor and
mixed media are covered step-by-step, and finished images from leading fairy artists provide
inspiration. This beautiful book will make every artist believe in fairies.
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- $13.57 new from $7.50 used from $5.98
From Finding Inspiration to Capturing Diaphanous Detail, a Step-By-Step Guide to Fairy
Art!
How do you draw a fairy? It's not like you can convince one to do life modeling in your
studio. How to Draw and Paint Fairies confronts the fairy labor shortage directly, explaining all
the techniques needed to bring fairy art to life.
For beginners, explanations of basic
techniques and easy-to-follow constructional drawings, plus information on materials, sketching,
forms, and color make starting out easy and pleasant.
As artists progress, the book offers
detailed descriptions and beautiful illustrations of little peoplefrom flower, water, and moon
fairies, to nymphs and sprites, to sirens.
Basic to advanced techniques on watercolor and
mixed media are covered step-by-step, and finished images from leading fairy artists provide
inspiration. This beautiful book will make every artist believe in fairies.
Format: Trade
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Complete the Encyclopediafull data on every monster, item, spell, class, and
barrier in our complete appendices.
Every Sidequest Revealedunlock every Barrier, slay every
boss, and max out your Mechat.
Earn Every Achievementscore the full 1,000 Gamer Points with
our detailed Achievements guide.
Detailed Walkthroughfull maps, item lists, and enemy stats
for every game area.
Defeat the Optional Super bosses detailed strategies for defeating the
Legendary Dragons and other hidden bosses. show more
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Updated, exceptionally detailed map software you
can use anywhere--on the go with your laptop PC, ultra mobile PC, PDA, or touchscreen phone. No
Internet access or subscription required. Get street-level detail for the U.S. and Canada, plus
highways and major roads for Mexico. Pre-plan your trips with automatic routing and over 4 million
places of interest. User controls let you plan side trips, avoid congested areas, choose back roads,
and more. Locate restaurants, lodgings, attractions, truck stops, sports venues, and businesses of
all kinds. Calculate fuel usage and costs. Customize the maps to meet your needs. Import aerial
imagery. Print a wide variety of map packages, or use MapShare to send maps, routes, and directions
to others via a secure Web link. GPS-ready--connect a DeLorme Earthmate or other receiver to your
laptop and receive spoken directions. Use new NavMode for a 3-D perspective, and locate upcoming
travel services as you drive.
NEW in Street Atlas USA 2009 and Street
Atlas USA 2009 PLUS:
Support for Ultra-Mobile Personal Computers (UMPCs)
Hundreds of thousands of new roads and road name updates
Improved features when GPS
tracking, including 3-D perspective and larger, more accessible user controls
Street Atlas USA 2009
Street-level detail for the U.S. and
Canada, highways and main roads in Mexico
Over 4 million places of interest in U.S. and Canada
Easy, automatic routing
GPS ready, with voice-guided navigation
Versatile,
flexible editing and print capabilities
Application included for mapping, routing, and GPS
navigation with Palm OS, Windows Mobile devices
Incorporate aerial imagery into your maps and
routes--download $40 worth free
Share customized maps, routes, and directions with others via
a secure Web link
GPS-accurate placement for individual locations in 90+ chains in the U.S.
and Canada
Truck stop data with extended information about service offerings
900+ malls
and access roads
Airport access roads
Major sports venues college, professional, NASCAR
Translucent route highlights to better display underlying map data
Support for multiple
monitors
Sample Maps -- Click to
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When you're driving in the car and you get lost, don't you ever wish you didn't have to deal with a
bulky atlas? Or when you're walking around in an unfamiliar city, don't you wish you didn't have to
deal with a huge map? Now you don't have to with Street Atlas USA 2009. You can put these maps on
your GPS, PDA, PC or even your UMPC. Know where you're going with street-level detail of the U.S.
and Canada, and also highways and main roads in Mexico. There are over 4 million places of interest
in the U.S. and Canada for when you're looking for something specific. You can even edit your maps
and print them out. These authentic DeLorme maps are guaranteed accurate--they're produced by their
own mapmakers, and triple-referenced to ensure you have the correct guidance anywhere you
go.
Use new NavMode for a 3-D
perspective.
Updated, exceptionally detailed map software you
can use anywhere--on the go with your laptop PC, ultra mobile PC, PDA, or touchscreen phone. No
Internet access or subscription required. Get street-level detail for the U.S. and Canada, plus
highways and major roads for Mexico. Pre-plan your trips with automatic routing and over 4 million
places of interest. User controls let you plan side trips, avoid congested areas, choose back roads,
and more. Locate restaurants, lodgings, attractions, truck stops, sports venues, and businesses of
all kinds. Calculate fuel usage and costs. Customize the maps to meet your needs. Import aerial
imagery. Print a wide variety of map packages, or use MapShare to send maps, routes, and directions
to others via a secure Web link. GPS-ready--connect a DeLorme Earthmate or other receiver to your
laptop and receive spoken directions. Use new NavMode for a 3-D perspective, and locate upcoming
travel services as you drive.
NEW in Street Atlas USA 2009 and Street
Atlas USA 2009 PLUS:
Support for Ultra-Mobile Personal Computers (UMPCs)
Hundreds of thousands of new roads and road name updates
Improved features when GPS
tracking, including 3-D perspective and larger, more accessible user controls
Street Atlas USA 2009
Street-level detail for the U.S. and
Canada, highways and main roads in Mexico
Over 4 million places of interest in U.S. and Canada
Easy, automatic routing
GPS ready, with voice-guided navigation
Versatile,
flexible editing and print capabilities
Application included for mapping, routing, and GPS
navigation with Palm OS, Windows Mobile devices
Incorporate aerial imagery into your maps and
routes--download $40 worth free
Share customized maps, routes, and directions with others via
a secure Web link
GPS-accurate placement for individual locations in 90+ chains in the U.S.
and Canada
Truck stop data with extended information about service offerings
900+ malls
and access roads
Airport access roads
Major sports venues college, professional, NASCAR
Translucent route highlights to better display underlying map data
Rand McNally Oahu/Honolulu Popout Map
- new from $8.95 used from $60.49
Popout Map - These innovative maps feature a dynamic fold and are small enough to fit in your
pocket! Featuring an award-winning design, these handsome maps incorporate striking graphics with
important points of interest. Great for quick use. Featuring: Durable laminated cover Award winning
PopOut technology Folds quickly to convenient pocket sizeshow more
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GODFATHER 2 (STRATEGY GUIDE)
- new from $9.53 used from $11.99
HighlightsMaps of the cities including information on all the businesses you can take over adding to
your wealth.Complete mission details to guide you in building up your family's power base.Total
coverage of all pressure and battle techniques. When it comes down to rough stuff (and it always
comes down to rough stuff) you need to be prepared to protect your interests.Format: STRATEGY GUIDE
Genre: ACCESSORIES Age: 050694309422 UPC: 050694309422 Manufacturer
No: 9780761559894show more
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The Devil in the White City: Murder, Magic, and Madness at the Fair that Changed America The
Devil in the White City is not, in fact, a highly imaginative novel. Larson tells the stories of
two men: Daniel H. Burnham, the architect responsible for the fair's construction, and H.H. Holmes,
a serial killer masquerading as a charming doctor. Burnham's challenge was immense. In a short
period of time, he was forced to overcome the death of his partner and numerous other obstacles to
construct the famous "White City" around which the fair was built. His efforts to complete the
project, and the fair's incredible success, are skillfully related along with entertaining
appearances by such notables as Buffalo Bill Cody, Susan B. Anthony, and Thomas Edison. The
activities of the sinister Dr. Holmes, who is believed to be responsible for scores of murders
around the time of the fair, are equally remarkable. He devised and erected the World's Fair Hotel,
complete with crematorium and gas chamber, near the fairgrounds and used the event as well as his
own charismatic personality to lure victims. Combining the stories of an architect and a killer in
one book, mostly in alternating chapters, seems like an odd choice but it works. The magical appeal
and horrifying dark side of 19th-century Chicago are both revealed through Larson's skillful
writing. --John Moe' border='0'>
- $10.20 new from $5.45 used from $0.83
Author Erik Larson imbues the incredible events surrounding the 1893 Chicago World's Fair with such
drama that readers may find themselves checking the book's categorization to be sure that The
Devil in the White City is not, in fact, a highly imaginative novel. Larson tells the stories of
two men: Daniel H. Burnham, the architect responsible for the fair's construction, and H.H. Holmes,
a serial killer masquerading as a charming doctor. Burnham's challenge was immense. In a short
period of time, he was forced to overcome the death of his partner and numerous other obstacles to
construct the famous "White City" around which the fair was built. His efforts to complete the
project, and the fair's incredible success, are skillfully related along with entertaining
appearances by such notables as Buffalo Bill Cody, Susan B. Anthony, and Thomas Edison. The
activities of the sinister Dr. Holmes, who is believed to be responsible for scores of murders
around the time of the fair, are equally remarkable. He devised and erected the World's Fair Hotel,
complete with crematorium and gas chamber, near the fairgrounds and used the event as well as his
own charismatic personality to lure victims. Combining the stories of an architect and a killer in
one book, mostly in alternating chapters, seems like an odd choice but it works. The magical appeal
and horrifying dark side of 19th-century Chicago are both revealed through Larson's skillful
writing. --John Moeshow more
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My Own Country: A Doctor's Story
- $10.88 new from $7.63 used from $4.54
Nestled in the Smoky Mountains of eastern Tennessee, the town of Johnson City saw its first AIDS
patient in August 1985. Working in Johnson City was Abraham Verghese, a young Indian doctor
specializing in infectious diseases who became, by necessity, the local AIDS expert. Out of his
experience comes a startling, ultimately uplifting portrait of the American heartland.show more
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A Hope in the Unseen: An American Odyssey from the Inner City to the Ivy League Rosa Lee and Alex Kotlowitz's There Are No Children Here, delivers a
compelling story on the struggles of inner-city life in modern America. While it appears to have a
happy ending (with Jennings earning a B average in his sophomore year), A Hope in the
Unseen is not without a few caveats (at times, Jennings feels profoundly alienated from his
white peers). Trite as it may sound to say, this book teaches a lesson about the virtue of
perseverance, and it's definitely worth reading. --John J. Miller' border='0'>
- $10.87 new from $5.99 used from $1.77
Ron Suskind won the Pulitzer Prize for feature writing in 1995 for his stories on Cedric Jennings,
a talented black teenager struggling to succeed in one of the worst public high schools in
Washington, D.C. Suskind has expanded those features into a full-length nonfiction narrative,
following Jennings beyond his high-school graduation to Brown University, and in the tradition of
Leon Dash's Rosa Lee and Alex Kotlowitz's There Are No Children Here, delivers a
compelling story on the struggles of inner-city life in modern America. While it appears to have a
happy ending (with Jennings earning a B average in his sophomore year), A Hope in the
Unseen is not without a few caveats (at times, Jennings feels profoundly alienated from his
white peers). Trite as it may sound to say, this book teaches a lesson about the virtue of
perseverance, and it's definitely worth reading. --John J. Millershow more
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