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The third time's a charm in the Chintz 'n China series.
After medium Emerald O'Brien literally stumbles across the body of her friend's best buddy, the police blame the death on a cougar attack. But Emerald senses something else wandering the forest--a killer of a more human kind.
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Great 3rd series book.......2006-04-10
I really have enjoyed this series. the characters are well thought out and it is a captivating tale.
Will definetly purchase more in the future, I also recommend her books wrote under the name of India Ink.
Murder Under a Mystic Moon.......2006-02-07
After loving the first two entries in the series, I found this one lacking. First, where was the 'chitz and china'...? Emerald, whose, um, excuse the expression 'redneck' side seems to be increasingly emerging... needs to return to the shop! I found this tome a bit rambling, seemingly not as well conceptualized as former entries and therefore not as well executed or as compelling. It also begins to seem we're seeing way too much of the boyfriend, who's pretty predictable and isn't a terribly interesting or well-developed character... I was also disheartened that the writer brought in one new and one returning character only to see them dropped without any real significance to the plot... One 'donated' a crystal ball that also hardly figured in the plot and the other was an old boyfriend who appeared briefly, and then was never heard of again... What was that about? Here's hoping future chintz and china mysteries are more akin to the first two than to this one... I just picked up the 4th in the series, so I guess I'll see!
Murder Under a Mystic Moon.......2005-09-25
Again, a fine story. I want to keep knowing what happens next.
evil lurks ..........2005-04-22
3rd in the Chintz'N China series featuring Emerald O'Brien, this is a series I buy off the shelf. Emerald, a medium, is a down-to-earth single mom raising her nerdy, star-gazing daughter and precocious son, who is also a medium while trying to run her china/tea shop where she also gives Tarot readings. Emerald gets drawn into the investigation of a body found in the woods when her friend asks her to check it out for anything supernatural. Emerald and her friends - and family - end up stumbling across a much greater mystery than anyone can imagine, while also laying the groundwork for future stories. Most of you know how much I love my psychic stories, and this author is one of my favorites in the paranormal mysteries. She can't seem to write quickly enough for me. The first 2 are Ghost of a Chance and Legend of the Jade Dragon. December will bring us A Harvest a Bones.
it was alright.......2005-02-20
I wouldn't say that this is the best installment yet, but it was pretty entertaining...but probably not for the reasons you think.
After finishing my reading of this novel I realized something about the Chintz 'n China mysteries....they're not really about the mystery, they're about the characters. To be honest, the characters are the only reason I enjoyed this book. I didn't really care about the Klakatat monster or even the murder "mystery" (which falls flat on its face, by the way).
Now, I have to complain about the sex scenes again. They were just a bit too graphic and they seemed out of place in a novel like this. I don't know about the other readers, but I really don't care about Emerald's sex life. Now, don't get me wrong; I'm not uptight about this stuff. I've read novels (Michael Cunningham's come to mind) which can be very graphic in that department, but at least those kinds of scenes belonged there and went right along with character development. In the Chintz 'n China novels, they're just an annoying distraction.
All in all, don't expect a good (or even decent) mystery, but read it for the characters. Some stuff is even left unexplained: Like, what happened to Jimbo's fence?
The fourth book is titled 'A Harvest of Bones' and is due out December 2005.
-Ater
Book Description
MysteryLarge Print EditionWhats the world coming to when you cant relax with a glass of ice-cold beverage in your own backyard without a body falling from the sky into your garden? Part-time librarian and amateur investigator Roe Teagarden has good reason to ask herself this question when the remains of one of the Lawrenceton, Georgia police departments finest catapults into her flower bed. The mystery deepens as two federal agents arrive to investigate the murder. Its only when Madeleine the cat provides a clue that Roe begins to realize that using her yard as a temporary landfill may have been no accident and that Roe herself could be in terrible danger.
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A stupid heroine? A dumb damsel?.......2004-08-15
Any amount of enjoyment of this book is largely overshadowed by the reader's overwhelming disbelief at such blatant stupdity on Roe's part. Although 1996 (published date) seems like a long time ago, they DID have *69 and a little gadget called Caller ID. Yet Roe continues to be intimidated by hang up calls and a spooky caller asking, "Are you alone?". Man, that *69 should have been a done deal with her next breath (they even have nifty software that will block unidentified-numbered calls from being put through...wow!). But nope, she has to be the proverbial dumb damsel. This kind of writing is an insult to women everywhere. Please, save yourself the frustration at such stupidity and read elsewhere!
Oy! [possible spoilers].......2004-02-21
Although an engaging read, this installment of the Aurora Teagarden series is the weakest. The initial shocking discovery of the body (tossed out of a low-flying plane onto Aurora's backyard) turns out to have a questionable motive behind it. When the killer is unmasked, I found myself having to stretch my disbelief beyond the breaking point. Simply put, the killer's motivation is atypical to the character. It's a good read for those who enjoy her works, but if you had to skip one, this would be it.
Read them all!.......2004-01-19
All of Charlaine Harris' books, whether it's the Aurora Teagarden series or the Lily Bard series, are very enjoyable and fun. She provides a good story and puts in humor and likable characters. I recommend all her books!
Humm.......2003-07-11
There you are, sitting in your front lawn, trying to get a little sun. You just got your adjustable lawn chair in that just right position and low and behold somebody goes and drops a dead body in your freshly mowed grass.
Just another day for our small town librarian, Roe. She seems to come across dead bodies like other people come across stray cats. Will she figure out who the murderer is? Will she figure out why he/she thought her front lawn was a good dumping spot? Well, read and find out.
These are great no brainer books. They are easy to read, easy to follow, and require very little thought process. Sounds boring? Actually, not really. The early novels contained a lot of flat characters, but by Dead Over Heels, Harris has begun to develop more defined witty characters. I think most readers will enjoy this story.
If the Shoe Fits..........2003-05-08
Aurora "Roe" Teagarden had just finished wrestling her lounge chair into a comfortable position when the body of her old nemesis, Detective Jack Burns, landed with a thud in her front yard. Everyone in town knew that Jack and Roe did not get along, but its not like Roe could be in two places at once so the police start looking for other suspects. But then Roe has an argument with her assistant at the library and she turns up brutally beaten the next day and her open purse is found on the hood of her bodyguard's car. An admirer sends her flowers with no name attached, her cat is suddenly sporting a new ribbon around his collar, her ex-lover is stabbed, and that is just the beginning. Roe has been found in the middle of murder and mayhem before, but this time, it's personal...
I enjoyed this book, just as I have enjoyed all of the Aurora Teagarden series, but this one was not as good as the previous books. Roe solved the crimes a little too easily and there was a little too much going on for no one else to spot that the connection between all of the goings-on was Roe herself. I know it is a small police force, but come on. Anyway, Charlaine Harris' writing style is still very engaging and clear. I always enjoy her characters and there were some new people to meet in this book that were fun to get to know because they were a little different. I just wish that the plot had been a little bit better developed and solved. I felt that the author was rushing to finish this one and just decided to end it one day, wrote the last couple of pages and called it done. Still, if you have enjoyed her other books, you will enjoy this one and, if you are like me, you like to read a series all the way through, so find a cheap copy.
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In the Shadow of the Gargoyle
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For centuries, they have watched over us. Leering from the arches and peaks of ancient cathedrals. Spreading their wings across hallowed doorways. Even decorating our homes in stony, silent elegance. Are they angels or demons? Sacred or profane? In the Shadow of the Gargoyle features fifteen original stories and two classic tales of the legendary gargoyle. The contributors range from bestselling masters to the hottest newcomers--award-winners, artists, musicians, and, yes, gargoyle collectors. Each of them experts at drawing blood from a stone... Contributors include:* Harlan Ellison * Neil Gaiman * Katherine Kurtz * Brian Lumley * Jane Yolen * Charles L. Grant * John Mason Skipp * Nancy Holder * Alan Rodgers * Lucy Taylor * Jo Clayton * Don D'Ammassa * Christa Faust * Robert J. Harris * Brian Hodge * Caitlin R. Kiernan * Marc Levinthal * Melanie Tem * Wendy Webb
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Gotta Love the Gargoyles.......2005-03-09
Gargoyles have often been harbingers of fear, fascination, and fun -- from the creepy, beclawed critters that glower down from the impressive heights of the Notre Dame cathedral, to the friendly felines in pseudo-Goth mail order catalogues with their batwings and big grins.
In the Shadow of the Gargoyle brings us the stony sentry in all his expected guises -- fearsome, fascinating, and funny -- and a few more for good measure. This is a well rounded collection, with a least a story or three to suit everyone's taste.
Charles L. Grant's `The Soft Sound of Wings' starts the collection off, but I found it to be one of the weakest stories of the bunch -- it's about an old widower who heads up a neighborhood watch, and... well, does the neighborhood watch group symbolize modern-day gargoyles, or are they watching for actual gargoyles? I didn't get it.
Neil Gaiman's `Gargoyle of the Heart' is interesting and engaging, despite its lack of an actual ending. That's okay -- the obsessed lover, whose heart turns as hard and lifeless as the gargoyle he sculpts, is an interesting character, so I didn't mind following him essentially nowhere.
Katherine Kurtz's `The Gargoyle's Shadow' is a humorous, modern-day jaunt that transports the reader to "gargoyle powwows" in which the protectors of church treasures lament, "We used to be avenging angels. But now we don't get to kick ass like we did in the old days. The Boss has gotten a little soft on sinners..."
Don D'Amassa's `Scylla and Charybdis' follows shy Kim from the age of nine into adulthood, and her two gargoyle friends, Scylla and Charybdis, who are always there for her. There to listen, there to protect. This story was engrossing and somber, and it captured a gloomy mood while maintaining an interesting, if predicable, plotline.
Jane Yolen and Robert J. Harris, collaborators on `Studies in Stone,' present a story that is similar to `The Gargoyle's Shadow' in that it takes a light, humorous look at the gothic icons, but I enjoyed this story a lot more in its' utter daftness -- cleverly titled, this "study in stone" follows the escapades of Gryx, a Scottish rainspout gargoyle who breaks free from his ledge and goes off to study at University.
Melanie Tem's `Hagoday' follows guilt-wracked ex-con Eric, who accidentally killed an acquaintance of his. He's haunted by gargoyles, and while the idea is interesting, I didn't think it panned out. The strange, unsatisfying ending left me feeling, well... strangely unsatisfied.
Charles deLint's `May This Be Your Last Sorrow' takes place in Bordertown (the creation of Terri Windling and Marc Alan Arnold). Never having read any Bordertown novels (or whatever they are -- no background or explanation was given), I got absolutely nothing from this story, although it was well-written.
Nancy Holder's `Little Dedo' was perhaps one of the most creative uses of the gargoyle in this collection, though personally, I do prefer a more traditional view. Sam and Jeannie, a married couple, go to Paris on vacation. She's more interested in Euro-Disney than she is Notre Dame, despite the fact she's pregnant with a little gargoyle... or is she? This story was engaging and appealing, even when nothing was "happening" (which was, actually, most of the time).
Alan Rodgers's `The Gargoyle's Song' is about the siren song of an ancient stone sentry who sits upon the ledge outside a lonely woman's New York apartment. And then, she invites him in. What unravels is a slow-moving, but sweetly romantic story of love found, lost, and found again.
Brian Lumley's `The Luststone' was listed as an excerpt. An excerpt from what, I don't know -- a novel? If so, if must have been taken from the middle of the novel, as it has no distinct beginning, middle and end. I didn't care for this one at all and don't consider it a true "short story" in keeping with the theme of the collection.
Christa Faust and Caitlin R. Keirnan's `Found Angels' starts off with a completely dead-on description of Mann's Chinese Theatre, the Hollywood tourist scene, and the scruffy, heroin-addicted kids who live and die on the sidewalk of stars. `Found Angels' follows one of these kids, who is lucky enough to hook up with an avant-garde artist who wants to immortalize him in stone. While I could see the ending of this one coming, it didn't matter, because Faust and Keirnan made the trip so much fun.
Jo Clayton's `The House of Sisters' began with what, for me, is the kiss of death: spelling out all the dialogue phonetically. A little bit of this goes a long way, and unfortunately Clayton didn't employ the "less is more" rule here. Added to that distraction is an almost incomprehensible plot. I read about four pages before realizing I had no idea what I had just read. I think it was something about a game between two sisters, but I wouldn't bet on it.
Wendy Webb's `Smiling Sisters' presents a day in the life (and death) of social worker, Rebecca Stern, in Atlanta, Georgia. Webb makes the most of the dark, decadent, decaying, sultry Southern atmosphere when she describes the clinging vines, the sickly sweet scent of flowers, and the crooked old mansion that Lillian, the old woman Rebecca is sent to see, lives in. Rebecca is convinced that Lillian can't take care of herself, and should not be living alone. What Rebecca doesn't know is that Lillian doesn't live alone.
Marc Levinthal and John Skipp's collaboration, `Now Entering Monkeyface' is one of the more creative uses of the gargoyle theme in this collection. The only science fiction story, it won me over right away with its excellent writing, sense of black humor, and fast, interesting pacing. Normally, I don't like fiction written in present tense, and I don't enjoy traditional science fiction, particularly stories set on other planets, but this one was, er... stellar.
Lucy Taylor's `Tempters' is a fascinating foray into the seamy, insidious underneath of the gargoyle. In most of these stories, and indeed throughout history, they are portrayed as protectors. Not so with `Tempters,' the tale of an English gentleman troubled, then obsessed, by a pair of 12th century Franking gargoyles posed in lewd, lascivious postures. I had not read anything by Lucy Taylor before, but her wicked writing style has inspired me to seek out more. This one is a standout.
Harlan Ellison's `Bleeding Stones' is more a vignette than a structured story -- here we follow gargoyles who are tired of being the protectors of the "Jesus people." They want to fly, they want to roam... they want to kill. It all begins at St. Patrick's Cathedral, when one, then another, and then another of the sentries breaks free during mass and takes revenge on the religion that enslaved them for so many centuries. The story dissolves into a bloody, unflinching look at the carnage these winged, beclawed, befanged creatures could inflict, should they choose to.
In the Shadow of the Gargoyle is a thought-provoking, entertaining collection overall, despite the additions of the two stories (Lumley's "excerpt" and the one set in Bordertown) that the average reader probably won't enjoy or understand. In short, it's a rockin' good time! (Note: no bad puns were hurt in the writing of this review.)
Staci Layne Wilson
average.......2002-08-24
A few of the stories were very good, and a few weren't very good at all, but most were just average. The average stories were just too predictable. Usually they ended with someone turning into a gargoyle, or there was a gargoyle protector killing people, things like that. I was really excited about finding this anthology, because I recognized a lot of authors I liked in it: Neil Gaiman, Katherine Kurtz, Jane Yolen, Jo Clayton, Charles de Lint. Unfortunately, most of the stories weren't nearly as good or as original as I had thought they'd be. I enjoyed Charles de Lint's "May This Be Your Last Sorrow" the most, but the rest was really just so-so.
A disappointing collection........2000-02-19
Judging by some of the authors who contributed tales to this anthology, you'd expect something of very high caliber. Sadly, most of the stories are fairly run-of-the-mill, and I barely remember them just a few days after finishing the book. Even Caitlin Kiernan's beautifully written short is a bit predictable. It's nice to have Harlan Ellison's vicious "Bleeding Stones" back in print, but otherwise this is one theme anthology that is more or less missable.
A great book!.......1998-12-23
In the Shadow of the Gargoyle was a really good book, all the stories were really cool, and some of them even sad. My favorite was Scylla and Charybdis. It is really cool, though some of the stories, especially the second one, are kind of weird and nasty. But without those it's a really great book and I think everyone should read it!
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Rhonda Stone's children were both struggling in school with read-ing. By the fourth grade, her oldest began coming home almost daily with bright red eyes, fatigue, and headaches. A chance encounter directed the family to a controversial con-dition being diagnosed worldwide-Irlen Syndrome. Now, this journalist and mother of two shares all she learned about the condition and methods to identify and address it. Completely revised and featuring a new chapter, the paperback version includes important new information about the bigger picture of reading difficulties and the connection to this highly prevalent, commonly overlooked, but readily addressed problem.
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Factual AND Important.......2004-10-27
It is a sad state of affairs when medical doctors and reading experts "pretend" that dyslexia can only be caused by a failure to pronounce words because they don't yet know how to properly test children for visual processing problems. Visual processing problems are REAL and the research that documents their existence is consistently ignored--hurting millions of children throughout the world. This book lists study after study that documents visual processing problems and color as an appropriate intervention. The American Optometric Association even recently changed its opinion on color to reflect that it DOES benefit some individuals with reading problems. Any one who would dismiss the physical properties of light (our brains know them as color, but really it is all about wavelengths and particles) as relevant to reading and physical comfort obviously is ignorant about physics and simply doesn't "get it." Poor them! They'd rather we live in the "dark ages" (forgive the pun). Way to go, Rhonda Stone! I have light sensitivity, too. It's about time someone wrote about it.
Impressive and readable.......2004-03-05
This is a good, solid book on the topic of light-related reading problems. The author, who has problems with light sensitivity herself, has two children who encountered reading problems and other problems of visual perception that were remedied by using tinted lenses and colored sheets of plastic. She describes their lives before getting glasses and overlays, the puzzlement of opthalmologists and other specialists, and the vast improvement in their lives afterwards.
This book is more readable and goes further than its counterpart, Helen Irlen's _Reading by the Colors_. In particular, it describes people whose visual perception is distorted everywhere, not just on the printed page. This is a little-discussed aspect of the phenomenon that has come to be known as Irlen syndrome, since the original discovery of the use of color in helping people's visual perception was based on reading alone.
However, it still mostly concentrates on reading and contends that anyone with severe enough visual perception problems for everything to be distorted would have significant reading difficulties too. I am an autistic and hyperlexic person whose level of visual distortion in everyday life has been described as severe, but whose reading is relatively unaffected despite distortion of the printed page. I was puzzled when my Irlen screener described me as having more severe Irlen syndrome than he did, because it seemed to me that he had more severe reading problems than I had ever had. The book makes the same mistake, and also describes people like me as extremely rare. It makes me wonder if we are simply under-researched because we don't present with reading difficulties, and if time will show greater understanding of our particular kind of visual perception issues. This is the only significant hole I could see in the research the author had done.
A more minor problem I saw was that the book sought to excuse the high price and virtual monopoly by one company of the screening and tinting techniques. As a person on a very limited income, I only went to them and paid that much because I was desperate to be able to leave my house without being visually assaulted with distorted fragments of color. I wished that there were high-quality options available without paying all that money, and was disappointed to see that the book glossed over this by proclaiming it cheap in comparison to exorbitant prices I could never afford for other educational techniques or vision therapies.
The glossy section in the middle of the book goes beyond showing reading distortions, and shows distortions of the rest of the world as well. It also shows the same text with a number of different colored backgrounds, showing how this might affect a person's reading comprehension. There are sections for parents and for professionals, although none on what to do if you are an adult discovering that you have these problems. Many of the suggestions, though, can be used by anyone.
The author has done an extensive amount of research into the subject, understands that a lot is not known about why these things work, and provides lists of studies at the back that are pro, con, and neutral on the topic of color as used in helping people with reading difficulties. There is also a list of Internet resources at the back.
This is probably the best book on its topic to date, and I'd highly recommend it. I look forward to books that take some elements of this book, particularly its discussion of the non-reading-related aspects of Irlen syndrome (visual distortion and fragmentation) that apply to my life more than the reading-related ones do, and go further with them, though.
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The Camp Cook's Companion offers a savory alternative to the bland, just-add-water fare to which most outdoor types resort after a long day in the woods. Acclaimed outdoor writer Alan Kesselheim serves up a delightfully varied menu of more than 150 recipes, made from both fresh and dehydrated ingredients. Proving one needn't sacrifice flavor for utility, Kesselheim describes easy-to-prepare recipes for everything from French toast to Basil Wrathboned chicken. He also offers the choice of a number of preparation methods from simple one-pan offerings to creative Dutch oven repasts and baked goods.
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If you need to keep up with Ty Inc.'s Beanie Babies, then this is the handbook for you! Our seasonal updates are bursting with the latest information and secondary market values for the fastest-growing collectible in the country. The Value Guide has it all - giant color pictures of the entire collection including Teenie Beanies, variations, tag information, and the top ten most valuable Beanie Babies. This season's Value Guide also offers sections on Beanie Buddies, Sports Promotion Beanie Babies, and a Beanie Babies Collectors' Checklist.
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not the best.......2003-02-24
this book is not good at all.it only contains info about 1999 beanie babies. dont waste your money on this book. you can look up an online price guide on the computer and find the value of your beanies.
Incomplete.......1999-08-22
This book is nicely done, and has excellent photographs of Beanie Babies. The book is for Winter of 1999. It lacks many of the current Beanie Babies that are on sale now and is outdated. If you need to be kept current this is not the book to use. The current monthly magazines are the best buy for your money.
Wrong year........1999-07-16
The cover says Winter 1999 Edition, but the book is 1998 information. It has 40 beanie babies that were listed in the Summer 1999 edition missing, and it only lists the first 9 Beanie Buddies instead of 28. I feel I really got cheated.
Outdated.......1999-04-04
This series of books becomes outdated very quickly (every time Ty releases or retires beanies).
great, real values, informative.......1999-03-20
this guide is great, it helped me understand beanies when i got started, now i have all but 3 beanies!!!!!!
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Make pictures, cushions, bags, and more, imbued with the romance and charm that only ribbonwork can capture. All necessary stitches are fully illustrated so that even a beginner can make the daffodils, daisies, roses, tulips, carnations, irises, herbs, and other beauties that comprise each and every project in this captivating collection.
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Not a how-to book.......2003-05-02
The lady from California is right: beautiful and stunning. A superb coffee table book BUT not a how-to let me show you how one. If you want to make these projects you'll have to buy them from her OR get the Ann Cox Beginner's Guide and learn how. Ms. Eriksson's directions are rather sketchy and terse. An unfortunate after-effect of thiis terseness is that the book feels more like a catalogue, hence the coffee book category, than a craft manual.
Most of the projects are superb but towards the end they fall into the Helen Gibb (another Oz ribbon worker) category and become overly-done garish Victoriana. That aside there is some seriously good embroidery here and if get the Ann Cox book you can figure out how to make that all happen. Ann is a superb teacher-artist and her thin volume truly prepares you for the inspiration of Eriksson.
Stunning.......2001-08-02
I spied this at a craft show about 6 months ago and just had to take it home with me, even though I have never done any ribbon embroidery. This book is gorgeous. Large, high gloss, full color page after, full color page clearly showing the most amazing life-like ribbon embroidery floral arrangements. The instructions are clear and detailed patterns are presented for the projects. The artist works mainly with variegated silk ribbons and she explains how to choose and take advantage of their qualities to achieve her results, along with detailed how-to-stitch diagrams. The works is of the highest caliber similar to the types of projects seen in Australian embroidery magazines. Even if you never make a project, you can learn a great deal from her stunning compositions and color usage. Buy it as a pattern book or to enjoy as a luscious coffee table book.
Ribbon Masterpieces.......1999-11-30
Wow! Here is a book with a refreshing view, showcasing the artistry of someone who is not mired in the terminal beginner's, cutesy, tacky and "me too" mode that crowd every "craft" magazine, supply shop, book, and all too many television shows today. Helena Eriksson displays a true artisan's grasp of what can be done with a little imagination and very importantly, quality of fabric (even though many of her color choices center around mauves!) Somehow, no matter how labor intensive and complicated her silk flower projects appear, this book can inspire anyone to give it a try - make something beautiful - and go beyond the mediocrity of all the basic, boring, sameness! A beautiful book - a beautiful presentation - highly recommended for all of us fanatics of silk ribbons and flowers!
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One of America's top 100 designers, Charles Faudree has worldwide appeal with his interpretation of Country French. Charles Faudree's Country French Living features his newest room designs. From the entryway to the dressing room to walls, dining rooms, and outdoor spaces, Charles teaches principles of design that make a house a Country French home:
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Loved it........2007-08-29
Loved the book. Had beautiful pictures and great display of the French country style.
Strong Five Star Book.......2006-06-30
Charles Faudree's style is "Comfortable French" Anyone could live in his rooms. They have a touch of elegance without being stiff or too formal. They are like that favorite outfit that you have had for years and years and still love to wear. This book is full of great pictures so you can see exactly what he means when he talks about French Country Style.
Fantastic! .......2006-03-13
If you love Country French that is not pretentious, but still elegant, this is the book for you. This is the second of Charles Faudree's design books that I have purchased. The pictures are incredible, and his attention to detail is amazing. He certainly has a gift and I wish that I could afford for him to help me with my house. Especially if that involved traveling with him to the French Market or to the Portobello Market in Notting Hill. Instead, I will use his pictures as a guide. I hope that this book is not his last!
French Country Elegance Defined.......2006-02-25
Mr. Faudree has knocked another one out of the park with his follow-up book to Country French Design. His high style seems to have calmed down somewhat and isn't quite as "over the top" as it was in his first book. I could literally step through the pages and take residence in any of the rooms featured.
If I had a complaint, it would be that the captions didn't maintain much of a narrative regarding the rooms depicted, but basically listed material resources.
C'est Magnifique!.......2006-02-19
He does it again! And I hope he keeps putting out these gorgeous books! Charles Faudree is a true master of his art. Thank goodness the rest of us can see his work published and keep being inspired and moved by his work. I love his philosophy of "it's in the mix, not the match". I don't believe you have to be a Francophile to appreciate and enjoy this book....it is for anyone who enjoys great beauty!
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- Superb bio of an interesting & influential musician
- A testament to a life of tremendous accomplishment
- A man not to forget !
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Pied Piper: The Many Lives of Noah Greenberg (Lives in Music Series, No. 4.)
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Superb bio of an interesting & influential musician.......2005-04-14
Without Noah Greenberg, there probably would not have been a widespread early-music revival, either here or elsewhere. His New York Pro Musica group influenced everyone on two continents, and his influence is still felt today.
In this excellently-written biography, James Gollin makes us feel as if we know Greenberg....or, at least, as well as his colleagues knew him. An enigmatic, enthusiastic, yet contradictory personality, Greenberg was part egalitarian and part dictator, running the Pro Musica with an increasingly strong hand as the years progressed, essentially burning himself out at age 46 (he died shortly before his 47th birthday) by a combination of overwork and overcontrol of his organization. But make no mistake, there is quite a bit in here to satisfy the musicologists as well, covering the immense amount of research and thought that went into each and every performance of early music the Pro Musica did, particularly in regards to their "smash hit," The Play of Daniel. This was a combined effort between Greenberg, British scholars William Smolden and Thurston Dart, and American musicologist Rembert Weakland. All of them approved of Greenberg's colorful orchestration, lately contested as "inauthentic," because they were convinced that the music not only called for it but was probably performed in this manner. Also of interest is Greenberg's growing conflict with his star countertenor, Russell Oberlin, and his willingness to replace anyone who would not give him complete control over their careers.
In short, a must-read for anyone interested in this repertoire and its origins as a musical "movement" in our lifetime.
A testament to a life of tremendous accomplishment.......2001-08-16
Pied Piper: The Many Lives Of Noah Greenberg is a superb, 427 page biography, and the latest entry in the outstanding Pendragon Press "Lives in Music" series. Biographer James Gollin combines meticulous research with a natural flair for storytelling as he relates the life and accomplishments of Noah Greenberg's short (he died at the age of 47), colorful (his early years reads with all the drama a pulp fiction novel), and influential career (culminating in his having co-founded and directed the New York Pro Musica -- a driving force for the American early music revival). Highly recommended reading for students of 20th Century American music history , Pied Piper is a testament to a life of tremendous accomplishment by a man driven with talent and energy to accomplish in a few short post-war years what others could not hope to achieve in multiple lifetimes.
A man not to forget !.......2001-05-22
Noah Greenberg, as the director of the New York Pro Musica, is one of the first pioneer of Early Music in North America. James Gollin not only wrote a biography but brillantly captured both the intensity of Noah's character and the socio-political context of New York from 1930 to mid 60's. A must for anyone interested in the history of musical performance and american history of music in general.
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Pied Piper: The Many Lives of Noah Greenberg. (Musical Men).: An article from: Notes
Tom Moore
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Title: Pied Piper: The Many Lives of Noah Greenberg. (Musical Men).
Author: Tom Moore
Publication:
Notes (Refereed)
Date: June 1, 2002
Publisher: Music Library Association, Inc.
Volume: 58
Issue: 4
Page: 831(2)
Article Type: Book Review
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