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                                 2006 Calendars & Planners
2006 Calendars are now available for all categories.  Be sure to order early...calendars are great gift ideas for everyone.  From magnetic mom help calendars and organizers, to business planners, or dozens of your favorite subject or hobby calendars can be found here.  We've listed just a few categories that directly or indirectly are associated with the French speaking countries, gourmet and travel.  Enjoy!
 
   2006 Castles and Chateaux Calendar Collections
  Castles & Chateaux
    2006 France Calendar Collection
   
  
France
Collection
 2006 Paris Calendar Collection   
     Paris Collection
 2006 Paris Bistro Calendar Collection 
     Bistros of Paris
         
    2006 Romantic Europe Calendar Collection
     Europe Collection
     2006 Quebec Calendar Collection
     Quebec's Collection
 2006 Switzerland Calendar Collection
Switzerland Collection
 2006 Travel Europe Calendar Collection 
Travel Europe Collection
 
    2006 Americana Calendar Collection       Americana Collection In the Americana Collection of calendars you'll find a little bit of everything from...yes...outhouses, to farms, Normal Rockwall grouping, barns and tractors, Route 66, cowboys and cowgirls, bridges, nostalgia, quilting and more.  The Americana Collection of calendars come in all different sizes.  The serenity and beauty of rural life are depicted in these unique farms and barns. Large format displays the candid images of some of the world's finest landscape photographers.
    2006 Animal, Cat & Dog Calendar Collections
    Animals - Cats
& Dogs
The wolf has long been a symbol of wilderness and mystery. Unfortunately, the population of the gray wolf (also known as the timber wolf) has decreased considerably from its previously widespread presence across the northern hemisphere. Wolfsong [pictured at left] is a calendar featuring captivating photography and thought-provoking quotes which are intended to inspire interest in the conservation and protection of these magnificent creatures.
There are dozens of Cat [kitten] and Dog [puppu] calendars in the collection,
so please stroll through them all.
    2006 Audubon Calendar Collection        Audubon Collection Shorebirds, songbirds, tropical birds, desert birds. It's a surfeit of birding pleasure. A purple-throated mountain-gem. Blue-footed booby. The resplendent quetzal, the greater flamingo, a bare-faced go-away bird, and favorite backyard friends, too. On every page, Audubon Birds presents another avian treasure, up close and in brilliant full color. No one knows birds as thoroughly as the authorities at the National Audubon Society, and their expertise and passion shine through in the lively and always informative text accompanying every luminous photograph. These birds soar, all year long.
    2006 Architecture Calendar Collection     Architecture Collection The 'Architectural Wonders of Europe' wall calendar [shown at left] for 2006 features historical, architectural color drawings of some of the most intricate and beautiful buildings in the world.   The 'Architecture - Softcover Engagement Calendar' is an annual favorite of architects by the most established and widely respected architectural organization in the world. The must-have calendar for architecture enthusiasts. Showcases the spectacular and evocative photography of entrants and winners of the prestigious AIA Architectural Photography Competition.
    2006 Art, Fine Art, Contemporary and all Art Medium Calendar Collections
 Art-Fine Art Collection
Artist Claude Monet, founder of the 19th-century Impressionist movement, was fascinated by the effects of light and atmosphere, as seen in the luminous paintings of this calendar for 2006. Although he painted in Impressionist style for a time, Paul Cezanne  was a pivotal artist, his concern with the volume and abstract geometry underlying an image establishing him as the Father of Modernism.  All art styles are included, all the great artists, nostalgia, nostalgia and moving to art favorites like the painter of light Thomas Kinkade.
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    Bistros of Paris
Colorful, vibrant and a delight for the epicure (or just plain foodie!), Jennifer Garant's Art of the Bistro features 12 whimsical paintings of and about what we enjoy most about eating and eating out!  Or check out Cafe Nouveau a magnetic calendar that calls all café enthusiasts, coffee lovers, and fans of all things art deco! Mike Kungl's classic deco paintings of cappuccinos, espresso makers, and retro coffee motifs have garnered international acclaim and made his prints highly collectible throughout the world.  Includes a magnetic pen that's nearly impossible to lose.
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   Castles
& Chateaux
European castles that crown high, craggy summits; anchor enchanting islands; and overlook forested vistas seem to come straight from a fairy tale. This richly illustrated calendar for 2006. Enjoy the beauty of France's stately structures invariably evoke images of courtly love and medieval intrigue. Through the ages, les châteaux et châteaux forts have been used in a wide variety of ways. Castles have housed nobles. They have also served as prisons and military fortresses. Today many are synonymous with fine wines. Let this 2006 Mini Wall calendar take you on a thrilling adventure to see some of Europe’s most magnificent Châteaux and Castles.
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   Europe Collection
Romantic Europe is everywhere: It's found in the enticing cafés and coffeehouses, along the bending waterways and cobblestone streets, and in the museums and castles that serve as monuments to centuries of history, culture, and achievement. This beautifully illustrated calendar is a must for anyone seeking to find the heart of romantic Europe. Each month is loaded with tips and tales that will surely heighten any visit where romance is the destination. Perfect for the twenty-first-century romantic, the calendar visits today's "hottest" and trendiest destinations
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   France Collection
Discover the joi de vivre of France! This collection is sure to make your senses surrender to the country's extraordinary energy, history, and beauty. Handy built-in easel stand — perfect for desktop or dresser!  Or check out the new France 2006 wall calendar. The French value style, refinement, and elegance. They revel in ideas, nuanced ideas, serious conversation. They appreciate simple pleasures—good bread, good cheese, good wine. What with the famed Loire, the chateaux of the Dordogne, the Alps and the Pyrenees, the azure Mediterranean coast, and delightful villages throughout the country, they inhabit a beautiful land.  Each region of France is unique unto itself.
    2006 Gourmet Calendar Collection 
      Gourmet Collection
This calendar features color photographs of everything associated with food. This gastronomically genius collection goes perfectly in the kitchen. It will inspire you to try your hand at something gourmet every night of the year! Or the 'Kitchen 2006 Deluxe Wall Calendar with Warm and cozy with the inviting aromas of cooking food, the kitchen is a place for family and friends to gather and share the many wonders of food, conversation, and togetherness. From the lens of Christel Rosenfeld comes this hugely popular annual collection of culinary still-life photography. This 2006 deluxe Kitchen wall calendar also includes a great deal of fascinating food lore.
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    Moms
& Families
Mom's Family Calendar - *Months starting September 2005 through December 2006* What could possibly be better than twelve months of Boynton? Sixteen months! That's right, stop the presses: the happiest, hardest-working, bestselling wall calendar now adds four full months to start in September, as a 16-month back-to-school calendar. Or select Mom's Plan-It Wall mount calendar - the perfect planner for a family's busy world. Its handy storage pocket, built-in magnetic hanger, and easy-to-write-on grid make it a breeze to get organized. Includes stickers to mark holidays, sleepovers, doctor appointments, games, birthdays and more. Matte finish.
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 Paris Collection
Paris, the city of light and the city of love, is truly one of the most cultured and magnificent cities to visit.  Starting with the Louvre, the Eiffel Tower, the gothic architecture of Notre Dame, the romantic Seine River, the cafes crowded with interesting people, to be seen and to observe...Paris is a world unto itself.  One should try, to at least visit Paris once in their lifetime.   Witj this calendar, you'll spend the year in Paris, with this beautifully photographed calendar. This calendar showcases the passion and skill of photographer Robert Cushman.
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   Quebec's Collection
Wild & Scenic Québec - Je me souviens. Yes, indeed, Quebec has a truly unforgettable landscape. With deep forests, massive mountains, countless lakes, exquisite rivers, and 3,750 miles of coastline, Quebec is home to some of Canada's most picturesque scenery. This 2006 Wild and Scenic Quebec calendar is a stunning tribute to this diverse Canadian province. Or enjoy Québec's landscape - it is one of impressive beauty, as deep forests, massive mountains, countless lakes, and 3,750 miles of coastline combine to create a stunning display of nature’s beauty and brilliance. This calendar is French/English bilingual.
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 Switzerland Collection
Switzerland, a country of impressive natural beauty, art and culture, is home to the majestic Alps and cities such as Geneva and Zurich. The country featured in this 2005 wall calendar is also home to acclaimed sculptor Alberto Giacometti and painter Paul Klee. Enjoy a yearlong alpine trip through this splendid country in the pages of this calendar. The calendar includes days of the week, months and international holidays in English, French, Spanish and German as well as moon phases. View the 2006 collection.
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Travel Europe Collection
Visit Europe through these wonderfully depicted calendars for Europe. You'll find all of the western European country collections that include [besides France and Switzerland]:  Germany, Greece, Holland, Ireland, Italy, London,  Norway, Scotland, Spain, Sweden, the United Kingdom and Vienna Austria.  If you're planning a trip this fall or next year, this is a good way to view some of the highlights of theses countries.  Information on their culture, scenic interests, historical and architectural that abounds across Europe.  Find out about Romantic Europe, travel tips and well known places to visit.
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