[bksvol-discuss] Re: I could use some sighted assistance on the following
- From: Carrie Karnos <ckarnos@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: bksvol-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Mon, 19 May 2008 23:19:54 -0700 (PDT)
Actually I already bought and scanned Oscar Wao, but haven't had time to
pre-validate it in order to put it on the download list. And if the truth be
known, I have about 50 books that I've scanned but haven't pre-validated. Most
of them have "gotcha's" here and there that someone without a copy of the book
wouldn't be able to decipher. So they sit on the bookshelf gathering dust while
I struggle to keep up with processing all the bestsellers and student requests,
and helping out with my granddaughter. Luckily some interns are going to be
hired for the summer so I'm hoping I can dump some of the work on them.
Carrie
----- Original Message ----
From: Devorah Greenstein <DGreenstein@xxxxxxx>
To: bksvol-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Sent: Monday, May 19, 2008 7:43:35 PM
Subject: [bksvol-discuss] Re: I could use some sighted assistance on the
following
Hi Amber,
About the Brief Wondrous life of Oscar Wao
– I’m not surprised you’re finding weird words – are
you familiar with Spanglish where people combine Englisha and Spanish words?
Like the word “emailamos” – we’ll email… And the
word “recycling” in Spanish, which I can’t even try to spell…
but my best friend is a Spanglish speaking gal – so if you still want a
sighted volunteer, I’m happy to help out… unless someone else
offered off-line. Let me know, on or off list.
Devorah
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[mailto:bksvol-discuss-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On
Behalf Of Amber Wallenstein
Sent: Monday, May 19, 2008 6:58 PM
To: bksvol-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [bksvol-discuss] I could
use some sighted assistance on the following
I could use some sighted assistance if someone wants to
validate the following.
For some of these I have indicated what I need for the
books. For others I just need a sighted person to validate.
* Ruby in the Smoke by Philip Pullman. I think there
are a few hand-written letters I could use help with.
* the Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao by Junot Diaz.
I have optimized my scan but I am still getting funny-looking words so a
sighted assistant in validating would be great. this won the Pulitzer
prize this year for fiction.
* Crocodile on the Sand bank by Elizabeth Peters. I need a
few pages from this book. It is the first in the Amelia Peabody
series.
If you can help with these, please respond either onlist or
privately at
amber.wallens@xxxxxxxxx
Thanks!
Amber
Book blog:
http://community.livejournal.com/book_cuddler/
I have accepted a seat in the House of Representatives, and thereby have
consented to my own ruin, to your ruin, and to the ruin of our children. I give
you this warning that you may prepare your mind for your fate.
John Adams
E-Mail: amber.wallens@xxxxxxxxx
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