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Read it because your horse can't
Horses are amazing animals so it is up to us as riders to be educated from all points of view.This book explains in extreme depth and anatomically why rollkur and other harsh methods do nothing for the horse except give them a pain in the neck, poor muscling and other problems.If you are sick of being told that "modern dressage" is the way to go then read and be educated, take a stand for your horse.

Easy, Clear, Sensible and For The Good of the Horse
I refer to this book again and again. I am learning dressage to help my horse be strong and healthy and relaxed, and this book shows me what "right" looks like and what "wrong" looks like and why which is which. Interestingly, most of the "wrongs" show high level dressage horses, which reminded me to remain objective, and to not be impressed by "impressive show dressage horses/riders," but to look carefully at the movements and ask if that training builds up the horse or breaks it down. I learned a lot about conformation, too, in this book, and how much we can help our horses. And the "why" of right vs. wrong isn't explained with "because I said so" or sycophantic genuflection at "The Masters." It's explained clearly and anatomically, so that you can see how incorrect riding breaks down and hurts your horse, leading to lamenesses and injury and stress, and how thoughtful riding helps your horse AND your dressage scores. I am so glad to have this book -- as the one responsible for my horse's health, longevity and happiness, this book helps me take good common-sense care of her, even though I am not a vet and can't afford regular lessons/clinics with top trainers. Truly, finding this book is a relief. Now that I see the big picture, I can just practice and try to improve her body and mind with lots of gentle bending and better riding.

Tug of War
Finally a book to educate trainers and riders to think about what they are doing to their horses in the name of "training" Well done.

Tug of War: Classical Versus "Modern" Dressage
This is a very important book for all dressage riders.Written by a very knowledgeable veterinarian (works directly with Klaus Balkenhol), this book explains the biomechanics of throughness and its importance in preventing lameness in easy to understand terms.Many dressage horses will benefit from thier riders understanding this important concept.

For the horse's sake
In Tug of War, Dr. Heuschmann, who is a leading veterinarian in Germany, explains the functional anatomy of the dressage horse, including detailed diagrams of the muscles and ligaments used to develop the horse according to classical principles.He explains which muscles and ligaments are used, and how, in the overbent "rollkeur" method, as well as in the flashy movements used to sell and show dressage horses.As Kyra Kyrklund calls it "the expensive trot", a pun on extended trot.Dr. Heuschmann takes an unequivocal stand on the questionable morality of these practices, and recommends guidelines for riders, judges, and breeders.The book is amply illustrated with photographs of horses being ridden well and not well. If you want to know the difference between a leg mover and a back mover, this is the book for you.This is a great book for educating your eye, and it takes a refreshingly candid look at practices which in my opinion need to be eliminated, for the horse's sake.

The dressage world needs to reclaim its heritage.Classical dressage is known for its ability to rehabilitate ruined horses.It preserves horses into their old age.But "modern" techniques do just the opposite. Come on riders, let's turn this trend around!

This book is also of interest to hunter jumper riders - Dr. Heuschmann points out that overbending happens there too.

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In recent years, the value of the U.S. dollar has fluctuated wildly. Japanese investors have lost billions in U.S. markets, causing an almost unprecedented run on the dollar. The leaders of the world currency markets were forced to band together to push up the value of the U.S. dollar. Tug of War: Why You Should Care About the Global Currency Crisis is the riveting story of this flow of money around the globe and what it means for us today.In 1991, the Mexican government tied the value of the peso to the dollar. As the peso slid and almost vanished, the fortunes of the dollar waned. Investors around the world, especially the Japanese, lost confidence in the dollar, creating a soaring yen and dragging down the value of the dollar even more. Subsequent events in the world currency markets pulled the dollar in even more directions: rogue traders lost billions on bad deals; the European Union began determining the value of its own currency; Japanese banks admitted enormous, previously concealed, losses. The tug of war continued. Paul Erdman, as well-known for his ability to predict financial markets as for his ability to write a suspenseful story, clearly explains the tangled basis and continuing strength of the currency crisis, gives his predictions about the future, and offers advice to market masters on the direction they should pursue. Significantly updated for this paperback edition, Tug of War, as compelling as any novel, is certain to be one of the most important financial books of this or any other year. Readers will not want to be left out when Erdman predicts the winner in this economic battle. ... Read more

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The "Asian Contagion" Reviewed.
A simple yet far reaching book about the "Asian Contagion" and currency crisis of the late '90's. You should first read "The Vandals Crown", then this book, followed by "The Chastening". You'll then have a complete and chronological history of numerous currency crises involving the IMF, World Bank, and the major geopolitical figures. Fascinating foundation of fundamentals in action for anyone interested in trading the FOREX markets. ... Read more

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"This war would leave no one as they had been before.",
Barbara Cleverly's "Tug of War" opens in the Champagne region of Northern France in 1915. Aline Houdart wonders how her officer husband is faring on the battlefront while she and their five-year old son, Georges, cope with the help of their elderly servants. Aline is maintaining the family chateau and vineyards under difficult circumstances, determined that when her husband returns home he will be proud of all that she has accomplished in his absence.

The next scene takes place eleven years later in London. Scotland Yard Commander Joe Sandilands is about to embark on a vacation to the south of France with his fourteen-year-old "honorary" niece, an outspoken, irreverent, and precocious young lady named Dorcas. Before he manages to escape, Joe is summoned by Sir Douglas Redmayne of Military Intelligence. Redmayne tells Sandlilands that he wants him to take part in a sensitive investigation: His task will be to identify a shell-shocked veteran of World War I who is being housed in an asylum in Reims.

The soldier's doctor, Patrice Varimont, has given him the name Thibaud for the time being. Sadly, Thibaud can neither speak nor remember his past. What makes this situation even more difficult is the fact that four families have each claimed him. Madame Guy Langlois, a grocer's wife, swears she is his mother; Mademoiselle Mireille Desforges insists that she was his very close friend and perhaps something more; members of the Tellancourt family not only maintain that he is their relative, but they even try to smuggle him out of the institution; finally, Madame Aline Houdart says that the invalid is her husband, Clovis, who was reported missing in 1917. Who is telling the truth? Moreover, why would anyone lie about Thibaud's identity? It turns out that there is an excellent motive for deception: Thibaud will most likely receive "a generous allowance from the state, a sort of war pension, calculated from the time of his vanishing to the present day and beyond." The family that succeeds in verifying its connection to Thibaud stands to receive a great deal of money.

Joe is highly qualified to conduct this inquiry. He is a veteran of the war who worked in military intelligence and was awarded the prestigious ribbon of the Legion of Honor. In addition, he is familiar with the French countryside and speaks the language fluently. When he arrives at Inspector Bonnefoye's office, Joe learns that the newspapers have made the unidentified soldier into a cause célèbre. "Every Frenchman and woman is passionate to know the outcome" and there is a great deal of pressure to come up with an acceptable solution. As Joe gets to know each claimant and examines the evidence, he observes the best and worst in human nature and learns of several explosive secrets that will alter the outcome of this complicated and heartbreaking case.Joe receives invaluable assistance from the mature and intelligent Dorcas, who proves to be a promising detective in her own right.

Cleverly's meticulous research gives "Tug a War" an added dimension. The story of this unfortunate veteran sheds light on the fate of so many soldiers who were killed, severely wounded and traumatized, or declared missing, never to be seen again. This is an intense work of historical fiction that gives readers a deeper understanding of the devastation of war.It also provides insight into how people behave under extreme pressure.Do they sacrifice for others or exploit the weak and vulnerable? Do they behave courageously or shrink in cowardice?The author's literate and animated dialogue, cleverly constructed plot, and well-developed characters make this a spellbinding work of historical fiction as well as an absorbing and suspenseful mystery.

British mystery
This is one of her best books yet. All of the Joe Sandilands series have been great, but this is by far and away the best she has written. The story and people are written about in depth and I really hated to finish it, but could not stop reading and stayed up to finish. Do readTug of War: A Joe Sandilands Murder Mystery (Joe Sandilands Mysteries)

Tug of War
I thoroughly enjoyed the book.Best of all B. Cleverly's Joe Sandilands mystery series.

The impact of war
Commander Joe Sandilands is planning to take his 14-year-old niece, Dorcas, to be reunited with her father in the South of France.However, his superior has asked that he stop in Reims.A former soldier, suffering from shell shock, residing at a local sanatorium, is being claimed as the husband of a wealthy owner of a champagne vineyard.The woman's son claims his mother murdered her husband and sealed his body behind a wall. Another complication comes from four other people who also claim the soldier and the patient's doctor who believes the soldier may be English rather than French.With the soldier's considerable pension and well-being involved, it is important the right identity be made.

I am a huge fan of Cleverly's books.She really knows how to set the stage and give the reader a sense of physical, emotional and political place.Along with Charles Todd and Anne Perry, she writes about the horror of WWI and its impact on those who fought and lived it.She creates strong, smart, interesting characters, particularly Sandilands and Dorcas, but all her characters have dimension with dialogue that has a natural flow.But the core of it all is a good, solid traditional mystery that kept me turning the pages in the non-stop read.I highly recommend this book and the entire series.
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Kelsey was a bubbly ray of sunshine. It is impossible to comprehend how anyone could harm a child, much less have something happen when so many were watching so closely. The lesson from Kelsey's death is not only a cry to stop child abuse, but a reminder to cherish the little ones in our lives, and a warning to those embroiled in custody battles to take the focus off themselves and put it where it belongs, on the innocent children who did not ask to be a pawn in someone's game. ... Read more

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The negative reviews are about the case, not the book.
Despite the negative comments written on this book I decided to purchase it and find out why some of the reviewers on this site seem to have such a strong animosity toward the author. After reading the book and researching the history and background that led up to its conception, now I understand. The book WAS well-written as a few of the reviewers so eloquently stated. It delivered the facts about Kelsey Smith-Briggs, as promised, and the negativity that the reviewers have attempted to pin on the author have no bearing whatsoever on the book.

The author was the judge who presided over Kelsey's custody hearings and in his book he delivers the facts and he does so in a way that draws you into the story and keeps you from putting it down.

Those leaving negative reviews are part of a large group who made it their mission to remove him from the bench and they succeeded. Many underhanded things have occurred from the paternal family and the jury in Kelsey's mother's trial. The fight that has surrounded this book reminds one of the Hatfields and McCoys with the maternal and paternal family interwoven repeatedly in relations that can only lend to the madness that has consumed the small town of Oklahoma that Kelsey resided upon the time of her death.

It's not surprising that the bad blood would spill over to this site and others that promote this book. This avid reader saw not one shred of evidence to back up the claims of the negative reviews. This book is definitely worth the purchase price and the proceeds are going to charity, a charity with a loss of donations because of malicious posters on this site. It's a shame!

Good book to read if you want to know the Truth
I thought this book was a good read, I was able to finish it in about 4 hours. It is written in a manner that helps you to put all of the pieces of this tragic case together. I also think it's wonderful that Craig Key is donating ALL OF HIS PROFITS TO HELP FIGHT CHILD ABUSE.

Read first chapter, couldn't stomach anymore
I'm somewhat familiar with this case so when I read in the first chapter how this man claimed to have worked closely with DHS to ensure Kelsey's saftey I decided then and there not to read anymore. I've read the court notes where he blatantly stated that he knew his decision to give Kelsey back to her mother was against DHS reccommendations. This book appears to be nothing more than an outed judge trying to make excuses, salvage his career and pathetically make money. And to blame the Brigg's family for continuing to fight instead of peacefully allowing Kelsey to turn the other cheek. Come on, would you fight tooth and nail to keep your child from being abused or allow her to walk into God knows what every other weekend for the sake of avoiding confrontation. I've only recently come across this story and was curious to read this book, but I'm not about to purchase it and drop a dollar into this man's pocket.

You go "judge" Key
This former judge sent an innocent child to her brutal death.And now he writes a book and banks bucks?

If he reads reviews here, Mr. Key I wish you life-long miseries with your career (if you ever get one again) and personal life. Please count on the total sincerity of my wish and the fact that million others would not hesitate to offer you the same.

You failed. That's a fact you can't stir with your dull pen.Live with it.

DO NOT BUY THIS BOOK...WHERE ARE THE PROFITS GOING?
This is a VERY sad story of a 2 year old girl that was killed by her step-father in Oklahoma. Michael Porter took a plea deal and was sentenced to 38 years in prison. Her mother, Rae Dawn Briggs-Porter, was just sentenced to over 20 years for failing to protect her daughter from the horrible abuse.

Kelsey died because this idiot judge/author of this pathetic book returned her to her home, even though Kelsey was being abused there. Shortly after she was returned home for the second time, she was killed by the evil vicious step-father.

This sad case caused so much uproar it ultimately ended Judge Key's judicial career and rightfully so.

The judicial system, and her mother, failed to protect her.

Do not buy this book and allow this man to profit off this little girl's sad sad death.

Kelsey's death is very disturbing and she should not have died but because her idiot mother ignored the abuse and allowed Kelsey alone with the step-dad, she was killed. Kelsey had been removed from mom's home twice due to mysterious injuries.

Kelsey's bio dad, Lance, was on his way home from IRAQ when Kelsey was killed. Since then, Rae Dawn's family has launched a smear campaign against Lance, the paternal grandparents, and everyone involved even though it was Rae Dawn and Michael Porter that were responsible for her death.

The Kelsey Briggs case is a disgusting travesty of justice.

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When the Allies invaded mainland Italy in 1943 they intended only a clearing-up operation to knock Italy out of the war, but Hitler ordered the German armies to defend every foot of the country, which they did until May 1945 after a bloody and bitter struggle. The 'Tug of War' was the mysterious force which causes a war to race out of control, grow into a huge conflict and attract vast numbers of men, tanks, guns and aircraft, which the Allies could ill afford, to reach objectives they had never intended in the first place. The book analyses the main battles ofSalerno, Cassino, Anzio, the march on Rome and the characteristics of the soldiers involved and the rivalries of the Allied commanders. ... Read more

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Well researched presentation, if sometimes difficult to read
"Tug of War: The Battle for Italy, 1943-1945" by Dominick Graham and Shelford Bidwell is a work that rightly belongs on the shelves of all serious students of the Second World War who have interest in the Mediterranean Theatre of Operations for its depth of topic.Graham and Bidwell present a thoroughly researched treatise of the topic (ie., the Allied invasion and battles for control of Italy) that covers strategic and operational issues, as well as command personalities, in great detail.Not surprisingly given the level of detail provided (especially in passages where combat actions are being described temporally and spatially) the authors have utilized both a great deal of primary (e.g., after-action reports, unit war diaries, etc.) and secondary (e.g., researched works of other historian/authors) sources.Unfortunately for the reader/student Graham and Bidwell give only a rough idea of what their primary sources were and provide only a 'selected' bibliography.In this regard the reader/student needs to trust the research of the authors' as one cannot easily verify statements.Yet, the depth of topic discussion is truly impressive and the serious will not be disappointed (as long as the aforementioned caveat is taken into account).

"Tug of War" spans a little over 400 pages and is separated into eight sections, each dedicated to particular periods of action in the Italian theater, usually temporally, but also spatially (geographically). The first two sections of the book, I-Soft Target and II-Salerno are focused on the 'why' (section I) and initial 'how' (section II) the Italian Theater of Operations came into existence in late 1943.After a relatively short section dedicated to the Salerno-Anzio inter-period (section III), the authors present a 99 pp. section (IV) dedicated to the Anzio landings and subsequent bloodletting to defend (Allied) and regain (German) the bridgehead.Not surprisingly given the historical importance and interest in this particular action, this section is extremely well done.Section V gives a discussion of the period after the long Anzio stalemate to the planning (section VI) and initiation of Operation DIADEM, the final thrust out of the Anzio and Cassino areas to Rome (section VII).These last two sections are particularly interesting since the Anzio action often overshadows all that follows in many accounts of the Italian campaigns.The final section (proper) of the book deals with the final battles (still very bloody) aimed at finally breaking the German resistance in Italy after the fall of Rome to the end of hostilities.As was true of the previous two sections, this final section provides much material for student rumination.All in all the depth of coverage throughout the book is quite impressive and the serious will certainly not be disappointed.The remainder of the book (minus the final six pages) gives a chronology of events in the theatre; reference sources, bibliography (again not done for ease of re-researching), and chapter notes; and an index of military units and formations.

If there is a major criticism of "Tug of War" it would be its oft difficult readability.One could easily imagine a case where two contributing authors might have widely differing styles and thus provide a significant challenge to an editor(s) to smooth out the prose.When reading "Tug of War" this is exactly the feeling one gets.In expository passages and portions where the authors provide background or post-battle analysis the prose flows quite well and readers should have no problems having their attention maintained.In contrast, when combat is described, either temporal or spatial in nature, the prose is very dry and encyclopedic; dare this review say 'aseptic', to borrow a term from his own field of training.It is not hard to imagine that one author contributed the majority of the first styles while the other contributed the latter.However these differences arose it makes for often difficult reading.This is likely to turn off most less serious readers, and maybe even some more serious.

In the end "Tug of War" is a solid piece of historiography that is deep in research but suffers from two differing writing styles (whether a direct result of dual authorship or not) that were simply not edited more smoothly.4.5 stars for historical content, 2.5 stars for readability - 3.5 stars total.

*Note:This is a review of the hardback version of Graham and Bidwell's book.
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In recent years, the value of the U.S. dollar has fluctuated wildly. Japanese investors have lost billions in U.S. markets, causing an almost unprecedented run on the dollar. The leaders of the world currency markets were forced to band together to push up the value of the U.S. dollar. Tug of War: Why You Should Care About the Global Currency Crisis is the riveting story of this flow of money around the globe and what it means for us today.In 1991, the Mexican government tied the value of the peso to the dollar. As the peso slid and almost vanished, the fortunes of the dollar waned. Investors around the world, especially the Japanese, lost confidence in the dollar, creating a soaring yen and dragging down the value of the dollar even more. Subsequent events in the world currency markets pulled the dollar in even more directions: rogue traders lost billions on bad deals; the European Union began determining the value of its own currency; Japanese banks admitted enormous, previously concealed, losses. The tug of war continued. Paul Erdman, as well-known for his ability to predict financial markets as for his ability to write a suspenseful story, clearly explains the tangled basis and continuing strength of the currency crisis, gives his predictions about the future, and offers advice to market masters on the direction they should pursue. Significantly updated for this paperback edition, Tug of War, as compelling as any novel, is certain to be one of the most important financial books of this or any other year. Readers will not want to be left out when Erdman predicts the winner in this economic battle. ... Read more

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Meet the Beasties! These beautiful hand-painted books include a word list and word-building activities about fuzzy friends that young readers will love. Each book reinforces a specific skill such as identifying colors, reading maps, performing math, identifying shapes and sizes, learning about opposites, and much, much more! ... Read more

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Since the fall of the Soviet Union, authoritarian presidents have dominated politics in many post-Soviet countries. However, while strong-man rule seems to prevail, e.g. in Central Asia, Russia, and Belarus, recent popular upheavals in Ukraine, Georgia, and Kyrgyzstan, suggest that authoritarian presidentialism may not go unchallenged. Presidential power and constitutional prerogatives are essential components in this struggle between authoritarianism and democratisation. This book deals with institutional conflict in two forms of semi-presidentialism (premier-presidential and president-parliamentary systems) adopted among the majority of the post-communist countries in Eastern Europe and the former Soviet republics. The study concluds that premier-presidential systems have great governance potential provided that the party systems develop and consolidate. Regarding the president-parliamentary systems, however, the results are less encouraging. It is even argued in the thesis that the adoption of this system remains as one of the obstacles for democratic reforms in many post-Soviet states. ... Read more

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Piano/Vocal/Guitar Songbook that matches the Paul McCartney album "Tug of War". Includes the hit "Ebony and Ivory". ... Read more

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The Church, parents and anyone who influences children will learn specific solutions for raising the next generation with a biblical worldview, lending children crucial protection from societal influences. This book is a "code blue" of what society is producing in children-and how the Church is the paramedic and ambulance, if it will act. The heart of the message is conveyed with stories and societal illustrations that are interwoven with hope and helpful solutions. For Kids' Sake asks the Church to wake up, becoming what God has called it to be-an agent of transformation in our flawed society. ... Read more

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Tug of War is for young people and adults who want to gain practical skills for the encouragement of peace and solving conflict nonviolently. This book promotes the study of conflict resolution as an integral part of a young person's education. The creative stories and activities will help youth to gain insight into the roots of war and how each of us can cope with individual and global conflict. ... Read more

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Let these international awards and acclaims speak for themselves
In response to what two individuals are saying about myself and my books I would like to share with you what many others have said to balance out their unsubstantiated claims.

* Endorsed by:
* National PTA
* Scouting Magazine - Boy and Girl Scouts or America
* NEA - National Education Association
* Sports Illustrated for Kids
* Mothering Magazine - to name only a few

* Awarded the Robert Burns Medal for literature by Austria's Albert Schweitzer Society, for "outstanding merits in the field of peace promotion"

* Acclaimed at the 1990 Soviet Peace Fund Conference in Moscow and published in Russia by Moscow's Library of Foreign Literature and Magistr Publications

* Selected by the International Association of Educators for World Peace for their Central American peace education project in Panama and El Salvador

*9-time winner of the Benjamin Franklin Awards for Excellence in Independent Publishing

* On permanent display at the International Museum of Peace and Solidarity in Samarkind, Uzbekistan, the Commonwealth of Independent States

* WHY IS EVERYBODY ALWAYS PICKING ON ME cited by the Omega New Age Directory as one of the Ten Best Books of 1991, for its "atmosphere of universal benevolence and practical application"

* Presented at the 1991 National Conference on Peacemaking & Conflict Resolution

*Approved by the New York Board of Education

* Selected by the American Booksellers Association for its resource listing of "Children's Books About Peace"

* "These topics are excellent and highly relevant. If each of the major countries of the world were to have ten Drs. Webster-Doyle, world peace is guaranteed to be achieved over a period of just one generation."
Dr. Charles Mercieca, Executive Vice President
International Association of Educators for World Peace
NGO, United Nations (ECOSOC), UNICEF & UNESCO

* "Every publication from the pen of this author should make a significant contribution to peace within and without. Highly recommended!"
New Age Publishers and Retailers Alliance Trade Journal

* "Webster-Doyle's insight is that by recognizing, understanding, and accepting our violent tendencies, we can avoid acting them out. These new books...are good for teachers and parents of elementary school children who need appropriate language and activities to help children deal with their feelings and the violence-provoking parts of the environment. To this reviewer, they are realistic and practical."
Young Children (Magazine of the National Association for the Education of Young Children)

* FIGHTING THE INVISIBLE ENEMY and TUG OF WAR recommended by the Elementary School Library Collection as "fine contributions to materials for children"; both books also chosen by the British Commonwealth Collection

* "A Selection of Books and Journals on Nonviolence and Social Change."

* "Helps young people deal with conflict and violence by describing practical skills for Peace."Holistic Education Review

* "Inverting the timeworn axiom about preparing for war in a time of peace, to help the upcoming generation prepare for peace in a time of war, these books offer welcome encouragement." Rutland (VT) Herald

* "I realize TUG OF WAR's urgency for every child and adult -- especially at this moment of unrest... my daughter couldn't stop reading it!"
Marina Dubrovskaya, Assistant Director
Department of Sociology, Lenin Library, Moscow, USSR

* "The book excels at impelling children to understand how conflict works within themselves. Tug of War offers engaging exercises that enhance a child's ability to understand the world. These exercises inspire self-observation, and the drawings of award-winning illustrator Rod Cameron enliven the book." Forum (Newsletter of Educators for Social Responsibility)
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In this trickster tale from Africa, Anansi proves to Elephant and Killer Whale that in a battle of wits, brains definitely outdo brawn. ... Read more

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Elizabeth Vs Jessica for Class president
When Linda moves away from Sweet Valley to Texas,The students of Sweet Valley Middle School nominate a new 6th grade Student Class President,Elizabeth,Jessica and Randy Mason are nominated.Randy is nominated as a joke[like in Little House episode The Election] Ellen takes Elizabeth's Flyers and put it in the school fountain,I never thought Ellen would stoop so low! and Lila took the signs. The Unicorns lured others away from Elizabeth's speech.Jessica wants a Costume party[Dress up as your favorite book or movie character] That's what she wants to do with the money. Elizabeth wants a VCR for the library. Elizabeth or Jessica has to drop out.Who will it be?

Politics gets ugly
The 6th grade president Linda..(Linda..I love that)..is on her way to another town,so the election for a new president is ON! Both Elizabeth and Jessica are determined to win,and neither believe that the other candidate,Randy,has a chance.The war beteen the two girls gets pretty ugly,especially as Jessicas best friends are those nasty Unicorns!

Twin vs. Twin
This was the very first Sweet Valley book that i ever read.I'm a very big Sweet Valley fan.In this book, Elizabeth and Jessica run against each other for 6th grade Class President.The outcome is quite a surprize.This still remains one of my favorite Sweet Valley books.

A fun book to read!
The Sweet Valley Twins books have always been enjoyable to read. They tell exciting stories of twin sisters growing up in a sweet town in California. In this story, Jessica and Elizabeth are running against each other for class president. The sisters are constantly arguing and they almost put their friendship behind them. But, of course, the girls work out their arguments at the end, and they don't let some silly class election come between them. I think it's a fun story to read, and I recommned it! ... Read more

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This digital document is an article from Association Management, published by American Society of Association Executives on April 1, 1996. The length of the article is 2482 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: Cause-related marketing is a strategy that supports altruistic purposes that are usually in conjunction with company objectives. Proper execution of such a technique can tremendously improve company image, generate incremental revenue, increase membership recruitment and strengthen membership loyalty. Strategic cause-related marketing focuses on social responsibility by way of leveraging the good works for the benefit of the association.

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Title: Doing well by doing good: how a cause-related marketing program can help you win the universal tug-of-war for members. (includes related article on Avon Products and other companies' successful adoption of cause-related marketing)
Author: Carol L. Cone
Publication: Association Management (Magazine/Journal)
Date: April 1, 1996
Publisher: American Society of Association Executives
Volume: v48Issue: n4Page: p103(5)

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