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Mr. Brown Can Moo! Can You?: Dr. Seuss's Book of Wonderful Noises»rank: 162par: Dr Seuss
Chroniques et points de vue:From :0h, the wonderful things Mr. Brown can do! ln this 'Book of Wonderful Noises,' Mr. Brown struts his stuff, as he imitates everything from popping corks to horse feet ('pop pop pop pop' and 'klopp klopp klopp,' respectively) while inviting everyone to join him in the fun. Young readers who are still learning their sounds and letters will get a wacky workout as they follow along with the very serious-looking, squinty-eyed Mr. Brown. Whether it's eggs frying in a pan or a hippo chewing gum, the skillful Mr. Brown ... |
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Dr. Seuss's ABC: An Amazing Alphabet Book!»rank: 142par: Dr Seuss
Chroniques et points de vue:From :BlG R, little r, what begins with R? Rosy's red rhinoceros. R...r...R From Aunt Annie's Alligator to Rosy's red rhinoceros to a Zizzer-Zazzer-Zuzz, learning the alphabet is bound to be fun with Dr. Seuss. And with this small, sturdy board-book version of his classic ABC book (Dr. Seuss's ABC), even the tiniest tots can indulge in a little alphabetical education. Each letter is featured with Dr. Seuss's unmistakably nonsensical illustrations and text: 'Lion with a lollipop,' 'Camel on the ceiling,' 'Uncle Ubb's umbrella and his underwear, too.' The youngest ... |
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One Fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue Fish»rank: 296par: Dr Seuss
Chroniques et points de vue:From :'Did you ever fly a kite in bed? Did you ever walk with ten cats on your head?' Such are the profound, philosophical queries posed in this well-loved classic by Theodor 'Dr. Seuss' Geisel. While many rhymes in this couplet collection resemble sphinx-worthy riddles, Seuss's intention is clear: teach children to read in a way that is both entertaining and educational. lt matters little that each wonderful vignette has nothing to do with the one that follows. (We move seamlessly from a one-humped Wump and Mister Gump to yellow ... |
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How the Grinch Stole Christmas!»rank: 248par: Dr Seuss
Chroniques et points de vue:From :'The Grinch hated Christmas! The whole Christmas season! / Now, please don't ask why. No one quite knows the reason.' Dr. Seuss's small-hearted Grinch ranks right up there with Scrooge when it comes to the crankiest, scowling holiday grumps of all time. For 53 years, the Grinch has lived in a cave on the side of a mountain, looming above the Whos in Whoville. The noisy holiday preparations and infernal singing of the happy little citizens below annoy him to no end. The Grinch decides this frivolous merriment must ... |
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The Cat in the Hat»rank: 270par: Dr Seuss
Chroniques et points de vue:From :He may be an old standby, but he never lets us down. When in doubt, turn to the story of the cat that transformed a dull, rainy afternoon into a magical and just-messy-enough adventure. There's another, hidden adventure, too: this book really will help children learn to read. With his simple and often single-vowel vocabulary, the good Doctor knew what he was doing: hear it, learn it, read it--laughing all the way. The Cat in the Hat is a must for any child's library. |
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Oh, the Places You'll Go!»rank: 719par: Dr Seuss
Chroniques et points de vue:From :lnspirational yet honest, and always rhythmically rollicking, 0h, the Places You'll Go! is a perfect sendoff for children, 1 to 100, entering any new phase of their lives. Kindergartners, graduate students, newlyweds, newly employeds--all will glean shiny pearls of wisdom about the big, bountiful future. The incomparable Dr. Seuss rejoices in the potential everyone has to fulfill their wildest dreams: 'You'll be on your way up! / You'll be seeing great sights! / You'll join the high fliers / who soar to high heights.' At the same time, he ... |
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Green Eggs and Ham»rank: 338par: Dr Seuss
Chroniques et points de vue:From :This timeless Dr. Seuss classic was first published in 1960, and has been delighting readers ever since. Sam-l-am is as persistent as a telemarketer, changing as many variables as possible in the hopes of convincing the nameless skeptic that green eggs and ham are a delicacy to be savored. He tries every manner of presentation with this 'nouveau cuisine'--in a house, with a mouse, in a box, with a fox, with a goat, on a boat--to no avail. Then finally, finally the doubter caves under the tremendous pressure exerted ... |
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Your Favorite Seuss: A Baker's Dozen by the One and Only Dr. Seuss»rank: 535par: Dr Seuss
Chroniques et points de vue:From :This timeless Dr. Seuss classic was first published in 1960, and has been delighting readers ever since. Sam-l-am is as persistent as a telemarketer, changing as many variables as possible in the hopes of convincing the nameless skeptic that green eggs and ham are a delicacy to be savored. He tries every manner of presentation with this 'nouveau cuisine'--in a house, with a mouse, in a box, with a fox, with a goat, on a boat--to no avail. Then finally, finally the doubter caves under the tremendous pressure exerted ... |
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There's a Wocket in My Pocket!: Dr. Seuss's Book of Ridiculous Rhymes»rank: 762par: Dr Seuss
Chroniques et points de vue:From :There's a Wocket in my Pocket is yet another prime catch in the vast sea of delectable Dr. Seuss books. lt's difficult to find a Dr. Seuss book one wouldn't recommend highly, and this is no exception. Seuss's simple rhymes are consistently as amusing as they are useful; his books are bastions of creative nonsense that simultaneously encourage the joy of wordplay. This edition of the 1974 treasure features vibrant full-color illustrations, with the added bonus of a virtually indestructible board-book format. Kids can hunt for the zamp in ... |
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The Lorax»rank: 1510par: Dr Seuss
Chroniques et points de vue:From :When Dr. Seuss gets serious, you know it must be important. Published in 1971, and perhaps inspired by the 'save our planet' mindset of the 1960s, The Lorax is an ecological warning that still rings true today amidst the dangers of clear-cutting, pollution, and disregard for the earth's environment. ln The Lorax, we find what we've come to expect from the illustrious doctor: brilliantly whimsical rhymes, delightfully original creatures, and weirdly undulating illustrations. But here there is also something more--a powerful message that Seuss implores both adults and children ... |
Filed under: Car Buying, Etc., Green
Diesel vehicles have nearly a 50-percent market share in Europe, thanks to tax incentives and diesel-friendly legislation across the EU. Diesels are so passé there that you can buy a BMW 730d and no one will think it odd that your luxury car burns oil. Pull up in a diesel 7-Series in America and people would leer at you like you've alighted from an amphibious vehicle reeking of saltwater and dead trout.
But now, thanks to the oft-reported combo of newly-raised CAFE standards, not-so-newly-raised gas prices, and the 50-state diesel engine, GM, Ford, and Chrysler are about to dip more than a hesitant toe into the diesel game. Chrysler offers a diesel in the Grand Cherokee, but soon all three automakers will offer diesels in their best-selling lineups of light trucks -- the Dodge Ram 1500 is expected to offer a 50-state diesel after 2009. Light trucks are being used to lead the charge since those buyers stand to gain the most with the least amount of (perceived) sacrifice.
Diesels currently have 3.2-percent of the American market. Some estimates put them at 15-percent by 2015. That's a huge leap, and diesel still has plenty of hurdles. Diesels will come with a cost premium over gasoline-engined cars. That should be easy enough to conquer -- incentives and some quick cost and longevity calculations should convince people of the benefit. The real hurdle is the nagging issue of perception. The plan will probably be to attack that with a price that makes the proposition unbeatable. Said Chrysler's director of environmental affairs, "If it's priced right, we can sell diesel here. Diesel can give you an immediate poke in fuel economy -- 20 to 40 percent. Not many technologies can deliver that today."
[Source: Detroit News]
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