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"A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away..." It's been 30 years since those immortal words were first seen on movie screens nationwide and it was the start of a worldwide phenomenon and the beginning of the most successful movie franchise of all time.

The Star Wars Vault: Thirty Years of Treasures from the Lucasfilm Archives, With Removable Memorabilia and Two Audio CDs by Stephen J. Sansweet and Peter Vilmur (HarperEntertainment; on-sale October 30, 2007; $85.00) is the official illustrated book celebrating this year's 30th anniversary of George Lucas' first Star Wars movie, and includes removable reproductions of memorabilia, along with two CDs containing vintage radio ads, original cast interviews, George Lucas' commentary, and even Carrie Fisher singing in the Star Wars Holiday Special.

The Star Wars Vault is the insider's look at the development and making of all six movies, and the huge cultural impact they've had. In addition to hundreds of photos and pieces of artwork, the book includes fifty interactive, rare, and some never-before-seen pieces of memorabilia.

Among the book's features are:

• The special questionnaire for the first and only test screening of the original Star Wars — and the invitation to attend it
• George Lucas' hand-written treatment for The Empire Strikes Back
• Lucasfilm Christmas cards
• Iron-on T-shirt transfer
• The very first concept sketch drawn for Star Wars
• Blueprints of Star Wars vehicles and sets
• Original hand-written directions for ground-breaking special effects

The Star Wars Vault is the ultimate, one-of-a-kind insider's look into the sensation that launched a phenomenon that includes six feature films; two spin-off films; three television series with more to come; and an extensive collection of licensed books, comics, video games, action figures, trading cards, and many other products worldwide.

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When Union General George McClellan marched toward the Confederate capital of Richmond in 1862, he encountered the Warwick River "where it wasn't supposed to be," causing a delay in his strategy and criticism from Northern press. McClellan was following a map created by an esteemed and experienced topographer, but the map was wrong! The map McClellan was following, reproduced in Great Maps of the Civil War, shows lines in pencil along the true course of the Warwick, apparently drawn after it was too late.

Most people interested in the Civil War are fascinated by maps - for what they tell about the battles, for what they tell about the terrain, and in some cases for their artistic beauty. But maps reproduced in books have limitations and there is not a good way of preserving a map collection - until now. Fifteen chapters in Great Maps of the Civil War each contain two or three maps that can be pulled out of a pocket. Ten of the maps are 18" x 24"; others are smaller. In addition to a discussion of the battles and the roles of the maps, the book tells about Civil War mapmakers and the methods they used.

Stunningly designed, this unique full-color book will make a significant addition to the library of any Civil War enthusiast or those who are fascinated by maps and mapmakers.

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Few events in American history have shaped the nation like the Lewis and Clark Expedition It opened the American West for settlement It redrew the map of the United States. It identified an array of native peoples, spectacular places, fascinating creatures, and extraordinary flora unknown in "civilized" America. It defined the American nation as a land stretching from coast to coast-and it launched the spread of population in a mighty frontier migration unlike anything ever witnessed in America before or since.

Lewis and Clark on the Trail of Discovery contains 19 chapters, detailing the expedition chronologically. A "museum in a book," this fascinating volume contains re-creations of original documents such as diary entries, letters, maps, and sketches-all meticulously reproduced so that the reader can actually handle and examine them.

Among the documents included in the book are:

• The actual letter of credit Jefferson wrote to Lewis committing the U.S. government to pay for the expedition.
• The code Thomas Jefferson provided to Lewis for sending secret messages.
• Clark's sketch of the technique some Indians used to flatten their heads, a sign of prestige.
• Clark's letter of gratitude to Sacagawea, a Shoshone teenager who helped the expedition.
• A newspaper account of the expedition's return to St. Louis.

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Univ. of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio, TX. Text provides clear understanding of removable partial denture concepts and procedures Complete comprehensive guide to removable partial denture design, construction, and placement. Many Halftone and color illustrations. For students, residents, and clinicians. Previous edition: c1992. DNLM: Denture, Partial, Removable. .
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This resource has been the standard text for basic principles and concepts of removable partial denture treatment planning and design for over 40 years. It thoroughly explains the clinical and laboratory aspects of providing removable partial dentures to manage the condition of missing teeth. Content extends from initial contact with the patient to post-treatment care. Inside this book, readers will find all the evidence-based information needed to diagnose, design, develop, and sequence a treatment plan.

• The newest techniques, procedures, and equipment used in today's partial denture construction are introduced and evaluated.
• A six-page section in the chapter on Major and Minor Connectors (Chapter 5) reviews various major connectors side-by-side for quick comparison to help in the decision-making process.
• Evidence-based approach helps readers diagnose, design, develop, and sequence a treatment plan.
• Various philosophies and techniques are presented throughout, to allow readers to select and incorporate applicable techniques on a case-by-case basis.
• Chapters are presented in three logically-sequenced sections: General Concepts and Treatment Planning; Clinical and Laboratory Procedures; and Maintenance.
• Self-Assessment Aids pose questions at the end of each chapter to stimulate classroom discussion and ensure comprehension of material.
• Terminology is consistent with the most recent edition of The Glossary of Prosthodontic Terms, keeping readers updated on the language currently used in dental schools and dental practices.
• Completely revised and digitized art program displays high-quality color images to help readers visualize techniques and materials used in prosthetic dentistry.
• Up-to-date literature is divided by topic and listed in the Selected Reading Resources at the end of the book, to provide supplemental articles and texts for additional research.

• All content beyond the basic level is set apart with a colored design, separating foundational material from the more advanced topics.
• An entirely new chapter on Partially Edentulous Epidemiology, Physiology, and Terminology (Chapter 1) offers expanded coverage of terminology and basic information on changing treatment needs for partially edentulous patients based on retention of teeth in aging patients.
• A new maxillofacial chapter reviews the principles of removable partial denture service for this unique patient group.
• Detailed discussions of prostheses that are supported by dental implants keeps pace with the latest options for replacing teeth.
• A full-color design includes clinical photos and illustrations that bring the subject to life.
• New, high-quality line drawings are enhanced with color and detail.

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University of Oklahoma College of Dentistry, Oklahoma City. Textbook/ atlas for dental students; line drawings DNLM: 1. Dental Prosthesis Design - atlases .
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The Golden Land is a museum-in-a-book that devotes a double-page spread--complete with removable letters, documents, and personal effects--to each of the successive waves of Jewish immigration to America, from the Germans and Eastern Europeans in the 19th and early 20th centuries to the refugees from the Nazis in the 1930s and ’40s to the Soviet Jews in the 1970s and '80s.America was the first nation where Jews were regarded as citizens from the very beginning, and The Golden Land reveals how they converted opportunity to success in fields from commerce, medicine, and science to movies, music, and literature.

The book includes facsimiles of George Washington’s letter to a community of Jews in Rhode Island, Emma Lazarus’s poem that was later inscribed on the base of the Statue of Liberty, Irving Berlin’s handwritten lyrics for “God Bless America,” a quiz challenging readers to guess the original names of American-Jewish show-business celebrities, and plenty of other materials to give readers a real feel for how America changed the Jews and how the Jews changed America..
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The complete do-it-yourself Will Kit with two sets of pre-drafted easy to prepare Last Will & Testament Forms. For legal use under all State Laws by a single person, a single parent, or a married couple. Includes completed examples of each form..
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