Authors:National Geographic,  Leah Bendavid-Val,
Publisher: National Geographic
Keywords: geographic, national, series, collectors, greatest, lens, photographs
Number of Pages: 504
Published: 2009-09-15
List price: $16.95
ISBN-10: 1426205260
ISBN-13: 9781426205262

Since the 10.5 million images in National Geographic’s possession won’t fit in a book, the 250 in this moderately glossy, minimally costly collection will do nicely. Through the Lens is a stunning collection of photos judiciously apportioned to represent the regions of the earth, the sea, and outer space; humans and nature; and even the history of the medium--a few historic black and whites contrast dramatically with the eye-popping modern color shots that dominate the book. As ever, the esthetic key to their impact is the use of big, emotional pictures with witty little captions,

Author: Leah Bendavid-Val
Publisher: National Geographic
Keywords: national, geographic, series, photographs, collectors
Number of Pages: 336
Published: 2008-09-16
List price: $16.95
ISBN-10: 1426202911
ISBN-13: 9781426202919

This stunning volume was the gift book of the year when it first published, and the images that grace its pages remain iconic. From the famous Afghan girl whose haunting green eyes stare out from the book’s cover, and her poignant story that captured the world’s interest, to award-winning photography culled from the Society’s vast archives, The Photographs offers readers an inside look at National Geographic and a sharp-eyed view of the world. The book showcases the skill and imagination of such notable Geographic photographers as David Doubilet, William Albert Allard, Sam Abell, Jim Sta

Authors:National Geographic Society, Leah Bendavid Val,
Publisher: National Geographic
Keywords: portraits, greatest, geographic, national, focus
Number of Pages: 504
Published: 2004-10-01
List price: $30.00
ISBN-10: 079227363X
ISBN-13: 9780792273639

National Geographic Greatest Portraits tells the story of portrait photography through the eyes-and words-of five accomplished National Geographic photographers. The book showcases images never-before-seen alongside award-winning favorites. New and fascinating text reveals photographers’ individual experiences photographing people and their evaluation of NG portraits produced during each decade-from the late-19th century until today. National Geographic Greatest Portraits opens with a beautiful and surprising look at National Geographic’s contribution to the knowledge of the world&

Authors:Robert Bendavid, Jack Abrahamson, Maurice E. Arregui
Publisher: Springer
Keywords: abdominal, hernias, wall, bendavid, principles, management
Number of Pages: 826
Published: 2001-04-20
List price: $459.00
ISBN-10: 0387950044
ISBN-13: 9780387950044

Abdominal Wall Hernias is the most up-to-date, comprehensive reference available on all aspects of hernia repair. It includes state-of-the-art approaches to conventional open repairs using tissue-to-tissue techniques, the use of prosthetic mesh, minimally invasive approaches, the repair of recurrent and massive hernias, pertinent anatomy, basic science, and emerging biomaterials. The authors present a full spectrum of procedures to enable readers to gain a broad knowledge of the multifaceted repair of hernias. Richly illustrated, this book is a vital resource for all general surgeons and surge

Author: Leah Ingram
Publisher: Que
Keywords: time, wedding, plan
Number of Pages: 264
Published: 2004-10-07
List price: $16.95
ISBN-10: 078973222X
ISBN-13: 9780789732224

Take the stress out of planning your big day! If the initial excitement has passed and you are now feeling overwhelmed by the details involved in orchestrating your wedding, Plan Your Wedding In No Time will help to calm your fears. Written for busy brides, this book is the ultimate to-do list that will make planning a simple step-by-step process. Leah Ingram, wedding and etiquette expert, leads you through the wedding planning process quickly and easily, project by project, until the big day arrives. She not only explains what needs to be done, but also outlines the time and resources it wil

Author: Leah Brooke
Publisher: Siren Publishing, Inc.
Keywords: desire, publishing, siren, oklahoma, blade
Number of Pages: 204
Published: 2008-05-12
List price: $13.99
ISBN-10: 160601286X
ISBN-13: 9781606012864

BLADE’S DESIRE [Desire, Oklahoma 2] Newcomer to Desire, Oklahoma, Kelly Jones wants to get over her past. Physically and mentally abused, she wants a new start. Falling in love with a self-proclaimed Dom, Kelly wonders if she isn’t in over her head. But she underestimates Blade Royal’s patience. Little by little she falls under his spell and soon her body burns with a need she knows only he can fulfill. Her body demands relief so she makes a bargain that has her putting her trust and her body in Blade’s hands for the next six weeks. Kelly fights to hide her love from hi

Author: Leah Brooke
Publisher: Siren Publishing, Inc.
Keywords: desire, oklahoma, three
Number of Pages: 228
Published: 2008-11-06
List price: $14.99
ISBN-10: 1606012398
ISBN-13: 9781606012390

DESIRE FOR THREE [Siren Menage Amour #15: Erotic Contemporary, Menage a Trois Romance, M/F/M, with Dom/sub BDSM] With her fortieth birthday approaching and a bad marriage behind her, Jessica Tyler wants a fresh start. Marriage left her an emotionless shell and she vows never to get involved with a man again. Giving in to her sister, Jesse agrees to visit her in Desire, Oklahoma. But Desire is a small town unlike any other. Dom/sub and menage relationships are the norm in a town where ranchers and cowboys adore and protect their women in ways that leave Jesse...fascinated. She’s first i