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Originally published in 1921.This volume from the Cornell University Library's print collections was scanned on an APT BookScan and converted to JPG 2000 format by Kirtas Technologies.All titles scanned cover to cover and pages may include marks notations and other marginalia present in the original volume. ... Read more

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This volume is produced from digital images created through the University of Michigan University Library's large-scale digitization efforts. The Library seeks to preserve the intellectual content of items in a manner that facilitates and promotes a variety of uses. The digital reformatting process results in an electronic version of the original text that can be both accessed online and used to create new print copies. The Library also understands and values the usefulness of print and makes reprints available to the public whenever possible. This book and hundreds of thousands of others can be found in the HathiTrust, an archive of the digitized collections of many great research libraries. For access to the University of Michigan Library's digital collections, please see http://www.lib.umich.edu and for information about the HathiTrust, please visit http://www.hathitrust.org ... Read more

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Originally published in 1895.This volume from the Cornell University Library's print collections was scanned on an APT BookScan and converted to JPG 2000 format by Kirtas Technologies.All titles scanned cover to cover and pages may include marks notations and other marginalia present in the original volume. ... Read more

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A biography of the wealthy Spaniard who came to the New World to seek glory and who was the first European to reach the Mississippi River in 1541. ... Read more

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Introduces the geography, history, environment, economy, and culture of the Sunshine State. ... Read more

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This is the story of one of the earliest Japanese Americans to settle in Florida. How did a poor Japanese immigrant transform himself into one of south Florida’s most generous millionaires? He bowed to the earth, gave thanks to the Florida moon, and grew pineapples! Here for the first time in book form is the inspirational story of George Morikami, a true Florida pioneer.

In the early 1900s, young Sukeji "George" Morikami lived happily with his family in a quiet Japanese fishing hamlet. But when his true love’s parents refused to let him marry her, he was crushed. He left to find his fortune in America, never to see the Japanese moon again.

Penniless and unable to speak English, George arrived at Yamato, an upstart farming colony in what is now Boca Raton. George’s dreams of earning enough money to return home, buy his own land, and claim his beloved would never be realized. Destiny had other dreams—American dreams—in store for George Morikami.

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Fascinating book, a must read!
I am a local and have visited the Morikami Park many times.
This book, besides being well written and produced, provided a deep insight into the life of George Morikami, The Yamato Colony and George's plans for his land to be donated to Palm Beach County for use as a public park after his death.

This is also an inspirational story because Mr. Morikami arrived penniless in the US as an indentured servant from Japan.
He overcame many hardships and setbacks, never becoming bitter or giving up.

"Slowly, slowly", his persistance paid off and he acquired hundreds of acres of land and became a millionaire (at least on paper) as his
land appreciated in value as the area went from an undeveloped wilderness to an area of rapid growth.

George refused to sell his land "at any price" to developers.
He loved his land, lived on and from his land and wanted to fulfill his
dream of creating a beautiful public park for others to enjoy.

Unfortunately, since the book was written, the park has gone from a public park to a joint public/private venture, contrary to George's wishes.

I have corresponded with the author, Ms. Aronson, and she was kind enough to share her views with me.
She is also disturbed and disappointed with the direction the Park has taken.
It is no longer freely accessable to the public.

The appearance of the Park and it's tranquility have been marred by hundreds of yards of ugly, black chain link fencing surrounding the Park's perimeter.

One local community activist has launched a boycott of Morikami park.

On a final note, this book is approachable by readers in say, 7th or 8th grade, but don't let that deter you, adults will find this book an interesting read, also! ... Read more

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This digital document is an article from T H E Journal (Technological Horizons In Education), published by T.H.E. Journal, LLC on June 1, 1998. The length of the article is 2305 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

From the supplier: The Florida Distance Learning Network proposed a new Education rate for telecommunications services.This discounted rate will be provided to public as well as private educational facilities.The idea initiated from the concept that needier school districts should have a financial advantage in order to compete with wealthier school districts.The results of this lowered rate look promising thus far.Florida has long been interested in technological advancement in its education system, and districts have already begun to set aside funds for spending that would not otherwise have been available.

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Title: E-rate to enhance connectivity at Florida's schools and libraries.(education rate discount on telecommunications services provides Florida schools with more opportunities) (Technology Information)
Author: Melinda Crowley
Publication: T H E Journal (Technological Horizons In Education) (Refereed)
Date: June 1, 1998
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Volume: v25Issue: n11Page: pS26(2)

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Chapters: Jacksonville Public Library, List of Carnegie Libraries in Florida, Carnegie Library at Famu, Bradenton Carnegie Library, Mirror Lake Library. Source: Wikipedia. Pages: 26. Not illustrated. Free updates online. Purchase includes a free trial membership in the publisher's book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Excerpt: Jacksonville Public Library (Florida) -Located downtown near City Hall and Heming Plaza, the Main Library opened in November 2005, replacing the Haydon Burns Library. Designed by architect Robert A. M. Stern, the new library is almost three times the size of the Haydon Burns building. The North Laura facility is 300,000 square feet (28,000 m) with the capacity to hold one million books. A 600-space parking garage across from the library building on Duval Street makes the Main Library easily accessible. State-of-the-art technology offers 250 public computers, satellite, and video conferencing capabilities with infrastructure to support future technologies. In addition to the Library and the Conference Center, the Library building hosts a bookstore and a cafe. The BOOKtique bookstore, run by the Friends of the Library, opened concurrently with the Library. After a year and a half of legal wrangling and construction, on May 14, 2007, Shelby's Café opened inside the concession space in the Main Library. Jacksonville was the first library in Florida to offer a mobile library service, established in 1928. For over 75 years, the Jacksonville Public Library continued this service of providing accessible materials to rural residents and areas where a branch had not been established. However, due to funding cuts, the bookmobile was discontinued as of October 2005. As a branch of the city government, the system is funded by local taxes. The system also receives aid supplemental funds from various grants. The Jacksonville Public Library one of the few departments of the City Go...http://booksllc.net/?id=8436792 ... Read more