Steve Coll's Ghost Wars: The Secret History of the CIA, Afghanistan, and Bin Laden, from the Soviet Invasion to...
(11/27/06) Steve Coll's Ghost Wars: The Secret History of the CIA, Afghanistan, and Bin Laden, from the Soviet Invasion to September 10, 2001 offers revealing details of the CIA's involvement in the evolution of the Taliban and Al Qaeda in the years before the September 11 attacks. From the beginning, Coll shows how the CIA's on-again, off-again engagement with Afghanistan after the end of the Soviet war left officials at Langley with inadequate resources and intelligence to appreciate the emerging power of the Taliban. He also demonstrates how Afghanistan became a deadly playing field for international politics where Soviet, Pakistani, and U.S. agents armed and trained a succession of warring factions. At the same time, the book, though opinionated, is not solely a critique of the agency. Coll balances accounts of CIA failures with the success stories, like the capture of Mir Amal Kasi. Coll, managing editor for the Washington Post, covered Afghanistan from 1989 to 1992. He demonstrates...See less
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This rhodium finished, sterling silver necklace, has a pendant of sterling silver in the design of a hanging vine. ...
(11/27/06) This rhodium finished, sterling silver necklace, has a pendant of sterling silver in the design of a hanging vine. This piece is very delicate and feminine. The vine which measures 1 inch long, hangs from a 16 inch chain with a lobster claw clasp. We offer a matching sterling silver bracelet and sterling silver earrings to complete this set.See less
Phenomenal Success for the Debut Album of this French Indie Rock Band. Over Two Millions Copies Sold in France!
(11/27/06) Phenomenal Success for the Debut Album of this French Indie Rock Band. Over Two Millions Copies Sold in France!See less
This graceful cultured pearl pendant features a small round freshwater cultured pearl with a lovely white color. It is...
(11/27/06) This graceful cultured pearl pendant features a small round freshwater cultured pearl with a lovely white color. It is fastened to a 14k gold V-shaped bale with a .03 carat diamond accent. The pendant hangs from a delicate 14k gold rope chain with a spring ring clasp. The pearl falls below the throat, and though it is delicate and small, it truly shines in this simple and elegant setting. Freshwater cultured pearls are remarkably similar in appearance to the more expensive Akoya cultured pearls, but because they are easier to cultivate and tend to be smaller and more irregular in shape, they are more affordable. The combination of freshwater cultured pearl and 14k gold make this beautiful pendant an excellent value.See less
This luscious multi strand bracelet from Anatoli features three strands of beautiful sterling silver chain, finished...
(11/27/06) This luscious multi strand bracelet from Anatoli features three strands of beautiful sterling silver chain, finished with a large lobster claw clasp. Each strand is accented with faceted aqua chalcedony teardrops and a round faceted paraiba topaz. (Dim: 7-1/4 inches with 7mm x 6mm teardrops and 5mm topaz beads).See less
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There's nothing that makes you feel more regal than a great set of earrings. Our Peruvian Opal Briolette drops are made...
(11/27/06) There's nothing that makes you feel more regal than a great set of earrings. Our Peruvian Opal Briolette drops are made to do just that. Hand crafted from Sterling Silver, they are a perfect match with our Peuvian Opal Necklace. Along with large Peruvian Opal Briolettes, we used amethyst to offset this elegant look. Dropping down just one inch in length these babies are what sets the big girls apart from the girls in the wading pool.See less
Gold link with faceted rondelle chalcedony drop earring. Made in USA.
(11/27/06) Gold link with faceted rondelle chalcedony drop earring. Made in USA.See less
Yellow chalcedony and coral on antiqued brass (Length = 1 in. )
(11/27/06) Yellow chalcedony and coral on antiqued brass (Length = 1 in. )See less
"The Look of Platinum with a Silver Price Tag" Fine .925 Sterling Silver Jewelry with a Rhodium Finish
(11/27/06) "The Look of Platinum with a Silver Price Tag" Fine .925 Sterling Silver Jewelry with a Rhodium FinishSee less
14K White Gold Stud Earrings Earrings featuring 5mm round shaped Opal
(11/27/06) 14K White Gold Stud Earrings Earrings featuring 5mm round shaped OpalSee less
This double strand bracelet is made from orange carnelian paired with red coral and accented with Czech glass and...
(11/27/06) This double strand bracelet is made from orange carnelian paired with red coral and accented with Czech glass and sterling silver beads, fastened with a sterling silver toggle clasp. The heart shaped milagro represents love and desire. Trust the heart milagro to carry your worries until they are resolved. All pieces are handcrafted. Due to the natural variations of coloring and shape in stones, and the rustic nature of milagros, pieces are all unique and may have slight differences from those pictured. All items come complete with name and description card.See less
NOVICA, in association with National Geographic, searches the world to work directly with the finest artisan designers....
(11/27/06) NOVICA, in association with National Geographic, searches the world to work directly with the finest artisan designers. Fiery carnelian alternates with ornate silver spacers in a stunning design. Rekha Modi selects radiant natural gems for this beautiful bracelet. .925 rating silver Artisan Info: "Hello, my name is Rekha Modi and I come from the lovely city of Delhi. I was born on June 5, 1952 and did my schooling and college there. Being the youngest of five siblings, I was really pampered and got all the love from everyone in the family. We grew up in an extended family where more than 15 children lived under one roof, so there wasn't any need for friends. "From the time I was a child, I always wanted to do something different and creative in life. Whenever I'd see anything, I'd conceptualize it in my own style and it always came out beautifully. After I completed my degree in business management, I got married in 1978. I was a homemaker, but always on the lookout to create something...See less
This pair of Olive Jade & Carnelian Silver Circle Earrings is crafted of faceted carnelian and olive jade drops and...
(11/27/06) This pair of Olive Jade & Carnelian Silver Circle Earrings is crafted of faceted carnelian and olive jade drops and paired with hammered open and closed silver circles for contrast. Sterling silver ear wires complete the look. From the company June Bijou, whose works are worn by some of Hollywood's hottest celebrities such as Eva Longoria and Jessica Simpson. Approximately 2 inches in length. Also note as natural stones are used to make this product, please expect small variations in color, size and shape.See less
Sea green chalcedony briolettes accent this feminine, floral motif. Sterling silver setting. Earrings measure...
(11/27/06) Sea green chalcedony briolettes accent this feminine, floral motif. Sterling silver setting. Earrings measure approximately 1 and 1/2 inches. Bronze Lily is the destination for fashion and beauty.See less
Yellow chalcedony pendant necklace (Necklace Length = 15 in. )
(11/27/06) Yellow chalcedony pendant necklace (Necklace Length = 15 in. )See less
This pendant was handcrafted from .925 silver and set with genuine carnelian. It measures .5" wide and 1.3" long. ...
(11/27/06) This pendant was handcrafted from .925 silver and set with genuine carnelian. It measures .5" wide and 1.3" long. Chain sold separately. An Element Jewelry gift box is included with this purchase. Your satisfaction is guaranteed!See less
NOVICA, in association with National Geographic, offers thousands of limited edition and one-of-a-kind gifts, jewelry,...
(11/27/06) NOVICA, in association with National Geographic, offers thousands of limited edition and one-of-a-kind gifts, jewelry, and home decor treasures handmade by master artists and artisans throughout the world. Silver's argent glow embraces a cool reconstituted turquoise cabochon. It graces a bold, asymmetrical ring by Neeru Goel. .925 rating silver Artisan Info: "Hi! My name is Neeru Goel and I was born on September 19, 1960. I spent most of my childhood in Kolkata, a metropolis in West Bengal. Collecting jewelry and gemstones has been my passion ever since childhood. I have been greatly inspired by my grandmother who used to look into each and every detail, from how jewelry is made to what had been used to make the jewelry. I remember when I was just a child, my grandmother used to watch nomads walking on the roads and admire them for wearing huge and fancy jewelry. "I am a housewife, I married very young and today I am blessed with a beautiful daughter. However, being a housewife was not...See less
Cooking Sunday breakfast for one or two becomes a pleasurable task with this compact waffle maker. Red and green lights...
(11/27/06) Cooking Sunday breakfast for one or two becomes a pleasurable task with this compact waffle maker. Red and green lights indicate when to add batter and when the 7-inch round waffle is done. A regulating thermostat and a five-setting control produce waffles perfectly browned to personal preference. With a brushed stainless-steel exterior and sleek design, the waffle maker looks elegant in any kitchen and stores upright in compact spaces. The nonstick round plate is divided into four quarters and wipes clean easily. This classic waffle maker measures 8 by 9-1/2 by 3 inches, and comes with a three-year warranty against defects. --Ann BieriSee less
For years, animation buffs have waited impatiently for the Warner Bros. cartoons to appear on DVD. The Warner shorts...
(11/27/06) For years, animation buffs have waited impatiently for the Warner Bros. cartoons to appear on DVD. The Warner shorts never commanded the budgets and prestige of the Disney and MGM films, and won fewer Oscars than they deserved. But decades after the best ones were created, they remain the quintessential Hollywood cartoons: brash, fast-paced, aggressively funny and uniquely American. Virtually everyone in the U.S. under the age of 60 grew up on these films, in theaters and on TV. The 56 cartoons in the set (out of a studio output of over 1,000) were transferred from good prints--which means the viewer can see dust, scratches, and occasional mistakes by the cel painters. The films are all presented uncut, in defiance of the killjoys who have insisted on censoring alleged "violence" in the versions shown on television. Warner Bros. is obviously testing consumer response with this set. Although the erratic selection includes many classics, purists will argue (correctly) that it...See less
1934. The Dustbowl. The last great age of magic. In a time of titanic sandstorms, vile plagues, drought and pistilence -...
(11/27/06) 1934. The Dustbowl. The last great age of magic. In a time of titanic sandstorms, vile plagues, drought and pistilence - signs of God's fury and harbingers of the Apocalypse - the final conflict between good and evil is about to begin. The battle will take place in the Heartland of an empire called America. And when it is over, man will forever trade away wonder for reason. See the conflict of good vs. evil played out against a pair of vivid and unusual backdrops: a traveling carnival working the American Dustbowl circuit, and an evangelical ministry in California.Episodes:1 - 1.Milfay2.After the Ball is Over2 - 3. Tipton4. Black Blizzard3 - 5. Babylon6. Pick a number4 - 7. The River8. Lonnigan, Texas5 - 9. Insomnia10. Hot and Bothered6 - 11. Day of the Dead12. The Day that was the DayBonus ContentDVD Features:Audio Commentary: 3 Audio Commentaries with Creator Daniel Knauf, Executive Producer Howard Klein and Directors Rodrigo Garcia and Jeremy PodeswaFeaturette: "Making of...See less
The second season of HBO's Depression-era gothic--John Steinbeck by way of Tod Browning--picks up where the first left...
(11/27/06) The second season of HBO's Depression-era gothic--John Steinbeck by way of Tod Browning--picks up where the first left off. Professor Lodz (Patrick Bauchau) is dead. Ben (Nick Stahl), the show's protagonist, appears to be the culprit. Samson (Michael J. Anderson) helps him dispose of the body. Later he tells the other carnival workers that Lodz "took a powder." Lila (Debra Christofferson) doesn't buy it. Meanwhile, Sophie (Clea DuVall), who lost her mother to fire the previous year, feels unmoored without her guidance. A few states away, Brother Justin (Clancy Brown) harbors ever greater delusions of grandeur--and inappropriate thoughts about his sister, Iris (Amy Madigan). In "Alamagordo, NM," he decides to establish a temple, which he dubs Jonestown, er, Jericho. At the same time, life amongst the carnies, who are heading towards Justin's California, is becoming increasingly tense. Ruthie (Adrienne Barbeau), for instance, is starting to see dead people--like Lodz--and Stumpy (Toby...See less
When a bus driver takes a break from his route, a very unlikely volunteer springs up to take his place-a pigeon! But...
(11/27/06) When a bus driver takes a break from his route, a very unlikely volunteer springs up to take his place-a pigeon! But you've never met one like this before. As he pleads, wheedles, and begs his way through the book, children will love being able to answer back and decide his fate. In his hilarious picture book debut, popular cartoonist Mo Willems perfectly captures a preschooler's temper tantrum.See less
Sesame Street veteran and Emmy Award-winner Mo Willems returns with a fast, funny follow-up to Don't Let the Pigeon...
(11/27/06) Sesame Street veteran and Emmy Award-winner Mo Willems returns with a fast, funny follow-up to Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!--only this time, the short-tempered pigeon faces his perfect foil in a "special guest star" duckling. In the previous Pigeon book, author and illustrator Willems expertly distilled the escalating emotions of preschoolers all too anxious to get their way. The Pigeon Finds a Hot Dog--also a simple and sparsely illustrated story--explores the flip side of that coin, exposing the poker-face persuasive powers of young negotiators. The pigeon just wants to greedily eat the hot dog that he's found: "Oooooh! A hot dog! Yummy! Yummy! Yummy!" Then along comes the duckling, "scooty scoot scoot!" with his insistent questions about hot dogs: "What do they taste like?...Would you say that it tastes like chicken?...Hey, I'm a curious bird." At first, the pigeon entertains the duckling, "Each morsel is a joy! A celebration in a bun!", but then he soon suspects the little...See less
It's getting dark out, but one stubborn Pigeon is NOT going to bed! Toddlers and parents will love this interactive...
(11/27/06) It's getting dark out, but one stubborn Pigeon is NOT going to bed! Toddlers and parents will love this interactive bedtime romp which puts readers back in the driver's seat, deflecting Pigeon's sly trickery as he tries to escape his inevitable bedtime. Will you let him stay up late?See less
(11/27/06) NOVICA, in association with National Geographic, searches the world to work directly with the finest artisan designers. Spheres of opal cluster together like luscious grapes. Crafted by hand, these delightful earrings come from Sandra and Lily. .950 rating silver Artisan Info: Sandra and Lily Indacochea are a mother and daughter team. Joined not only by family ties in common, they share a passion for art. They are both self-taught. It all began as a game, when Sandra's little boy (Lily's grandson) was sent to fine psychomotor therapy. They both became immersed in the manual training until they realized that it had become more than a game they shared with the little boy. They realized that if they let their imagination run wild and allow their talents an expression, they could create original works of art. Sandra and Lily also recognized that in the process of creation they found peace and satisfaction. Lily recalls that when she was a child she developed an unexplainable fascination...See less
The much anticipated 75th anniversary edition of Irma Rombauer's kitchen classic Joy of Cooking promises to be as...
(11/27/06) The much anticipated 75th anniversary edition of Irma Rombauer's kitchen classic Joy of Cooking promises to be as indispensable as past editions of this generational favorite. In addition to hundreds of brand-new recipes, this Joy is filled with many recipes from all previous editions, retested and reinvented for today's tastes. Take the new Joy for a test-run in the kitchen with these featured recipes for Roast Brined Turkey and Apple Pie, and watch a video demonstration for their recipe for 10-in-One Cookies. And read on for celebrity chef "Odes to Joy," Joy timeline, and Joy trivia. Odes to Joy "Great cookbooks are not just collections of interesting recipes. They are, first and foremost, books that tell a story, the story of how people lived and cooked at a particular point in time. They reveal, to borrow an expression from James Beard, their delights and prejudices, their view of the social order, their appetite for serving others food that meets the expectations of...See less
Crafted in a soft pure cashmere fabric, this portolano scarf will protect from the harsh weather with style....
(11/27/06) Crafted in a soft pure cashmere fabric, this portolano scarf will protect from the harsh weather with style. SmartBargains Style #1158325083See less
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