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- Dearest Dorothy, Slow Down, Bk. 2
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Dearest Dorothy, Slow Down, You're Wearing Us Out! (Baumbich, Charlene Ann, Dearest Dorothy, Bk. 2.)
Charlene Baumbich
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For the legions of readers who enjoy books that celebrate life's simple pleasures, eighty-seven-year-old Dorothy Jean Wetstra and her beloved farming town of Partonville, Illinois, will become instant favorites. In this hilarious, touching series, Charlene Ann Baumbich introduces readers to Dearest Dorothy, who tools around town in a 1976 Lincoln Continental nicknamed “The Tank,” plays bunco regularly with her pals, and grabs a stool at Harry's counter often enough to stay on top of the latest-breaking news—which she is often creating. In the series debut, Dearest Dorothy, Are We There Yet?, Dorothy faces a decision that may change her town forever, and her gift for shaking things up comes in handy. In the second book, Dearest Dorothy, Slow Down, You're Wearing Us Out!, the town's irresistible cast of characters is back in full swing as they confront some of the many surprises life sends their way. So pull up a chair and get ready for fireworks, laughter, and we'll-get-through-it-all-with-faith friendships.
Customer Reviews:
delightful.......2007-04-05
I am glad I discoverd the Dearest Dorothy books. I am quite a fan of Jan Karon's Mitford books and Ann B. Ross's Miss Julia books, and these are in the same vein. They are not as long and the other two author's works, but are delightful on their own. They are just so much fun to read and have wonderful spiritual insights. I have read three of them and have the other two in my 'to read' basket. I don't think you'll be disappointed if you purchase either of them. Dorothy is such a hoot.
Dearest Dorothy, Slow Down, Bk. 2.......2007-04-04
Usually continuation books are a dissappointment, but not this one. The author continued to bring out the best in her characters, while adding new ones, and making me chuckle (and cry sometimes)all the way through the book. I love Dearest Dorothy! Thank you Charlene Ann Baumbich.
My Dearest Dorothy.......2007-04-01
What a FANTASTIC series. I am so glad I purchased them all at once. I fell in love with Partonville!! I have passed them on to my mother and then they are going to my mother-in-law. The characters are so well developed! Can't wait for the newest one later this year. =)
A great series to read over and over.
Life in a Small Town.......2007-02-21
As a young 87 year-old, Dorothy is a lively character who lives on a farm in small-town Partonville. She loves God, her family and friends, and her dog Sheba. Even tho Dorothy has had her share of tragedy, she finds the humor, joy and blessings of life, sticks by her old friends and welcomes new ones. And through Dorothy we become acquainted with many of the town locals. This is an easy-going story and so refreshing to be reminded what's important in life! This is the second book in the series (I enjoyed the first as well), and plan to read the remaining books to find out what Dorothy is up to next.
Funny and endearing.......2006-11-21
I have to admit, I don't normally read these type of books, since I'm usually more into the science fiction/fantasy type. I stumbled onto the audiobook version of the Dearest Dorothy series and realized with a shock that I actually liked it! The characters are endearing and can be quite funny sometimes. After awhile, you felt as though you really know these people and are a part of their small community.
I liked Dorothy's cheerful attitude. Her closeness to God is actually refreshing. It blends in well with the plot. I'm now hooked to the series and I'm looking forward to buying the latest book.
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Tabloid reporter Sara Joslyn will go to any lengths to scoop her former employer at a rival rag. This means heading to Branson, Missouri, the home of big hair and snakeskin boots, to cover the trial of a country-western star accused of rape and murder. Donald Westlake's comic journey through "the new Nashville" is equal parts courtroom thriller and pop satire, and another gem in the Westlake canon.
Customer Reviews:
Hearken to this, or not, I really don't care.......2004-01-06
An open letter to all those who assumed that they were cheated by Mr. Westlakeke's " Baby Would I Lie". Westlake has been writing for more years than you have drawn breath. Exit criticism 1. "Trust Me On This" was so fun that I gave it to some Journo pukes to lighten them up. I,Phil, did want to know what happened afterward, the drama queers had no interest. I,(fanfare of trumpets) would seldom criticise (sorry about the spelling, but sometimes an "S" is better than a "Zed") a man who has afforded me so much thought provoking entertainment. "The Winner" is the finest human drama story that I know. "Nackles" is the creepiest. Loose your venom on a worthy target, you little coney-catchers, Read "Anarchaos" or a little Parker and shut up. Pinkyprime
Funny and biting look at murder, country music, and tabloids.......2002-07-13
_Baby, Would I Lie?_ is the sequel to Donald Westlake's _Trust Me on This_. That book concerned Sara Joslyn's time working for the Weekly Galaxy, a sleazy tabloid. At the end of that book Sara and her editor, now lover, Jack Ingersoll, manage to escape to New York and respectable journalism, in the form of Trend, a weekly modelled as far as I can tell on the New Yorker.
As this book opens, Sara is on her way to Branson, MO. Her latest assignment is to cover the murder trial of Ray Jones, a middle-aged country music star with a theater in Branson. One of Jones' employees was found murdered and dumped in Table Rock Lake, and Ray's car was seen with incriminating bloodstains. The evidence against him is purely circumstantial, and fairly weak, but the trial is also being held in the court of public opinion.
As Sara arrives, she encounters to her dismay some of her former colleagues from the Weekly Galaxy. Naturally, they too are covering this celebrity trial. And before long Jack is in Branson as well, chomping at the bit to nail the Galaxy at their nefarious journalistic tricks.
The story is told from several points of view, but mostly those of Sara and Ray Jones. We soon learn that Ray is also in trouble with the IRS, and we get hints that he is not guilty of the murder but that he knows more than he is letting on, and that he has some curious scheme afoot. Much to the dismay of his legal team, which is confident they can get him off if they can keep him reined in. Meanwhile, he is mysteriously letting Sara have significant access to his legal preparations, much to the further consternation of his lawyers. Is he setting up Sara somehow?
The resolution is pretty clever with a nice twist or two. Westlake's portrayal of Branson, a town I know reasonably well, is not bad. (There are one or two missteps, and it's rather out of date. (The book was published in 1994, and depicts the town as it was in perhaps 1990 or so.)) He tries somewhat to avoid stereotyping Midwestern tourists, with limited success. He is pretty sound (and on the whole, sympathetic) on the country musicians themselves, though. The lyrics to Ray Jones' songs are all by Westlake, and they are quite good country pastiches. Ray Jones himself is well depicted -- not exactly a nice man, but not a monster, either. And the book is quite funny.
Unabridged Audio Tape is delightful.......2000-10-03
Like a book you can't put down, this audiodisc is one I couldn't turn off. Nicola Sheara (Reader)brings a unique -- and believable -- voice to every character and enthuses the prose with a sense of lively anticipation. Other reviewers have commended the writer; I want to be sure that audio tape/disc listeners know that they won't be disappointed in this rendition of a very entertaining tale.
Westlake always makes me feel guilty!!.......1999-09-19
Donald Westlake writes books with characters that you just can't help but like. They can be, as in the great Dortmunder series, felons, burglars, kidnappers, but they are all likable. In this book, his characters are tabloid journalists, who are only a step above the lowest of the lows, defense attorneys. He skewers them, but some of them, DARN IT, you can't but help liking.
Very enjoyable mystery with a country-western setting.......1998-11-04
Extremely enjoyable mystery with a country-western setting. Contains the full lyric of "If it ain't fried, it ain't food", itself worth the price.
Does anyone out there know the name of another Westlake book in which the main character, a film critic and college teacher of film courses, inadvertently causes the death of his date for the evening in his apartment. The book features a running gag in that all his books have titles in the familiar modern vein, Title: Subtitle, for example, "Gaza Strip: Breeding Ground for Terrorism". You get the picture. Can anyone help? Thanks.
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Donald E. Westlake
Manufacturer: Brilliance Audio
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Hot Times: How to Eat Well, Live Healthy, and Feel Sexy During the Change
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Looking for a natural way to treat hot flashes, mood swings, insomnia, and menopausal weight gain without the dangerous side effects of HRT? Bestselling author and one of the country's top nutritionists, Ann Louise Gittleman explains the latest research on women's health and nutrition and confirms what she has been teaching for years-that menopausal symptoms are not medical problems to be treated with pills and hormone therapy. They are the result of years of improper eating, insufficient exercise, and poor lifestyle habits that have taxed the adrenals, leaving some women with unbalanced body systems that cause many health risks.
In this completely revised edition of her popular book, Gittleman provides a diet built from unprocessed, unrefined, and natural foods, including green leafy vegetables, fresh fruits, whole grains, good fats, fish, and lean meats. With all-new recipes, a revitalizing exercise program, and lifestyle tips, Hot Times will help ensure that the postmenopausal years are a time in a woman's life when she is rewarded with good health and a renewed zest for living.
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There are few things that make a house smell better – more like home – than the tantalizing aroma of home baking. Unfortunately, many people today don't have the time to fuss in the kitchen with complicated desserts.
Luckily, Monda Rosenberg, Food Editor of Chatelaine magazine and author of the Food Express cookbooks, has once again come to the rescue of cooks who are in a hurry.
In Sweeties, the third volume in this colour-filled series, she has collected over 200 recipes for an array of delicious treats that will warm up your oven – or, in the case of frozen desserts, refresh you in hot weather – without taking up too much of your busy day.
As always with all the Food Express series, the emphasis is on simplicity in preparation, using only basic skills. All of the recipes need less than thirty minutes preparation time (excluding baking, chilling, or freezing), and there are handy tips at the end of each section.
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Over 4500 images appear in this beautiful and comprehensive, four-volume set. This massive compilation reveals the great diversity and intrinsic beauty of art tiles produced across the length and breadth of the United States from the late nineteenth through the twentieth centuries. Tile installations of great beauty include panels, individual tiles, and inserts adorning building facades, interiors, furniture, and garden ornaments. These volumes explore the wildly varying themes and distinctive art styles of six regions of the nation. Among the 161 companies represented are A. E. Hull, American Encaustic, Brayton Laguna, California Art Tile, Catalina Pottery, Flint Faience, Gladding McBean, Grueby, Marblehead, Newcomb, Niloak, Pacific Clay Products, Rookwood, Saturday Evening Girls, and Weller. The text includes tile identification as well as valuable advice on collecting art tiles, a glossary, an index, and bibliography. This set is an essential reference for all who are fascinated with the ceramic arts. Regions 1 & 2: Over 1100 illustrations reveal the beautiful art tiles produced in the New England and Mid-Atlantic states of Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia during the late nineteenth and twentieth centuries by such famous companies as Dedham, Fulper, Grueby, Harris Strong, J. & J. G. Low, Paul Revere, Pittsburgh Encaustic, Star Encaustic, Tiffany, Union Porcelain Works, United States Pottery, and Wheeling Tile.
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42 illustrations of turn-of-the-century applique quilt designs, long prized for their beauty and unusualness. Authentic, time-honored folk themes; pineapples, oak leaves, baskets, cardinals, wreaths, triple tulips, and popular patterns like "The Old Town Pump" and "Priscilla Alden." Designers, advertisers, illustrators and craftspeople will value this treasury of traditional American design.
Customer Reviews:
Not the Best Investment...but still worthy.......2004-04-06
I was hopeful that this book might add a different aspect to my other quilting books. There are no instructions for the patterns...though any quilter with any experience could easily put the designs together. The patterns appear to be hand drawn...and as a result some of the designs appear to be lumpy. Also, the patterns are not to size, that is unless you prefere miniature quilts. All of the designs are sketched on a page, some have 2 to a page, and are all in black and white. There are no pictures of any of the completed designs. If you plan to use this book for quilting it would make for a complicated quilting motif.
Here is what I will probably do with it:
1. Make a copy of a design so that I can use colored pencils to help me visualize the pattern I want to make. (Keep the book clean!)
2. Make an enlarged copy (or 2) to make freezer paper templates to use in the applique design.
Having said that, had I seen this book in the store I would definitely NOT have purchased it but since I have I will make the most out of it. This is definitely not for a beginner quilter who would need and appreciate directions and guidance on putting the designs together. However, there are a couple of designs that are very pretty and that I will probably make.
Not a pattern book............2003-09-15
This book is not a book for quilters who need templates, but does give 42 black and white picture drawings of vintage quilt designs, and labels the quilts with their respective names. This book was not intended to be an instruction on how to applique, quilt, piece or select fabric, etc; but to provide only the names of various designs.
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This book is the first book published on the subject, and it is hoped that it will serve not only as an introduction to Jordan's old houses, but as a practical "field-Guide" to the typical features and reliefs of Jordan's pre-modern architecture.
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An introduction to Jordan's old houses, this book is also a practical field-guide to the typical features and reliefs of Jordan's premodern architecture.
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The Creative Illustration Book No. 7: The Black Book (Creative Illustration Book)
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