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"HEARTBREAKING...COMPELLING...The story carries you like a slow, implacable current."
--San Francisco Chronicle
Forty-something Sadie Hunter is a loner. But more than that, she is afraid of not being alone. Ever since her mother and Native American grandmother died together when she was a child, dancing cheek-to-cheek in a saloon in the middle of a violent storm, Sadie hasn't let anyone get too close. Not even Carlos, a passionate Cuban who sees the rich soul that Sadie tries to hide from herself.
Cynical and loveless, she becomes obsessed with learning more about her unacknowledged identity, torn apart by tragic family legends she can't quite believe. And although she tries to fight it, she half suspects that with Carlos's help, she could find the truth of the past, and it could set her free....
"A fluid, fun read--a story of self-discovery told by a woman haunted by female forebears while struggling to learn love....A work of accomplished introspection."
--The Philadelphia Inquirer
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Fowler writes a keeper.......2007-08-18
Connie May Fowler hasn't disappointed me yet, and River of Hidden Dreams is no exception. Moving, literate and intelligent, it tells the story of a woman mired in the memories of her grandmother and mother, most all taking place in south Florida. I must admit that her Problem with Murmur Lee is still my favorite, but this will get a lot of re-readings just to catch her amazing ability to write enjoyable and moving stories.
Moving on, via the past.......2000-07-20
I seem to be working my way backwards through Connie May Fowler's list, after serendipitiously finding "Before Women Had Wings". Ms Fowler certainly has a gift with opening paragraphs - I usually give a novel 10 pages to hook me, but both of these books had me well and truely landed after one paragraph.
Sadie is a feisty, 40ish, tour guide in the Florida Everglades, but her real vocation is that of a story teller. She finds her captive audiences among those chartering her elderly but regal boat, the product of an almost unbearably steadfast love, inherited from her mother and grandmother after their amazingly unlucky deaths when she was nine.
Sadie is unconditionally loved by Carlos, an accidental and unwilling Cuban refugee, who has an endless tolerance for her headstrong and stubborn behaviour, and her complete unwillingness to commit to anything.
Sadie's struggle to come to terms with her own life is beautifully entwined with the stories of "her women", as their their stubborn strength and fortitude emerges though a series of dreams and childhood rememberances. We are drawn back to the times of newly emancipated slaves and Native Americans torn from their homelands (realising that was not so many generations ago), and are given a grand tour of the Everglades and the Florida coast. But mostly we are taken on a trip through love in many of its forms - unrequited, unconditional, uncompromising, enduring - as Sadie learns to love herself and allow herself to be cherished.
I recommend this book highly and I'm looking forward to reading more from this fine writer.
A book that takes you away with it . . ........1999-07-12
River of Hidden Dreams is Connie May Fowler's second book, and it is also the second book I have read of hers.
River of Hidden dreams is very picturesque in georgraphical description, rich in history (in particular, with the Native Americans), and full of emotion.
Sadie is afraid to get close to anyone, to let her guard down, and to love and be loved. She lost her beloved grandmother, Mima, and her mother when she was young. They died together, while they were dancing, when a hurricane hit and the roof caved in, killing them. Sadie was a young girl, and never got over the loss. All she had to keep her company were stories passed down from Mima and Mama, a regal boat the grandfather (Mr. Sammy) she never got to meet, built, and an old quilt her mother and grandmother had sewn.
This piognant story traces Mima, as well as Mr. Sammy's life, and then touches a bit on her mother's. It tells of how Mima was taken from her family and stripped of her Native American heritage when a wealty woman named Miss Alice adopted her and lavished her with the finer things in life.
Mr. Sammy, a warm-hearted mulatto, had befriended, and fallen in love with Susannah (Mima) for the second time (he had laid eyes on her briefly once before in passing, and her face haunted him until their second meeting) when she had fainted in a church. Soon, a whirlwind romance had gotten started, until circumstances had changed.
Sadie is haunted, not knowing if the stories she was told as a child by Mima and Mama were true or just fabrications. She had brothers and a father she had never met, and now she had a loving Cuban named Carlos, who wouldn't abandon her, no matter how high her walls were.
This is a story about Sadie finding herself, allowing herself to love Carlos and to be loved by him, and to revist her past to see if those lovely fables her grandmother uttered had any thread of truth to them.
Connie May Fowler tells the aching story from Sadie's point of view, and when Sadie thinks back to her past, those historic fables are told in Mima's and Mr. Sammy's voice -- illustrting the rich emotions running through three generations of women.
This is a wonderful story, and the only complaint I have is the ending. There was so many loose ties. There was a fleeting moment of Sadie thinking about the brothers she had never known. Did she try to find them? What else did she find out about her past? What kind of future was Carlos and Sadie jumping into?
Besides the loose ends during the conclusion of the story, the rest of the book was highly enjoyable. Connie May Fowler proves to be one of the most talented and gifted writers of our time.
Connie May Fowler is a amazing writer.......1999-05-16
Attention all Woman, If there is one book that you read, this would be it. It is so romantic that you want to become Sadie and Mima for just a little bit at certain points of the book and if you read this book you will know what I'm talking about.
Very Good Book! I'm looking forward to reading more........1999-02-09
This is the first novel I've read by Connie May Fowler and I enjoyed it thoroughly. She gives an excellent sense of place. If you like the earlier works of Barbara Kingsolver, you will like this book. Fowler brings to life the Gulf Coast area like Kingsolver does the American Southwest. I felt like I was sitting on a Gulf of Mexico shore.
The story also drew me in. The sweet but troubled romance mixed with narratives from a very racist era in our past make for thought provoking reading. Fowler offers us a close perspective on issues our culture still tries to ignore. Not to mention the book is just plain hard-to-put-down.
Thanks, Connie May Fowler, for writing such a good book.
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Three Delicious Stories.......2007-06-30
These were three yummy stories all dealt with food (whether they were baked breads or golden oranges) and how food could not only satisfy one's basic needs but could also capture long-forgotten memories; through it gain a better understanding and appreciation for one another, just like magic. Besides the food, another common theme for the stories were all heroes were battle scared, both physically and mentally; so all the heroines were the "white knights" through their magical association with food.
First was "A Basket of Magic" by Jo Goodman, set in 1867, Dover Falls, Virginia. Second was "The Magic Garden" by Hannah Howell, year 1390, Scotland. And the last one was "The Orange Tree" by Linda Madl, in 1207, The Isle of Sully. They all were interesting to read, the only thing that bothered me was all the writing style were pretty contemporary (except the second story was written in Scottish accent, a bit difficult for me to read), at least I didn't believe women would give away their virtues that easily before declaration of love for each other back in that era. Then again, I guess with only about 100 pages allowed for each writer, they had to sped up the courtship a little, fortunately, it was all given to the rightful heroes. Check it out if you could find a copy.
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The aliens aren't coming. They're here.We've captured some of them. Are they our saviors, or are they out to destroy us? We've seen no spaceships, received no ultimatums--but the aliens may have a more insidious plot......Government agent Dan Dannerman and astronomer Patrice Adcock were kidnapped by the aliens and have been returned in altered states, cloned and implanted with strange devices. To what end?Before the reasons behind their abduction can be made clear, a wave of extremist threats and terrorist attacks sweeps the globe. Are the attacks a reaction to the aliens' arrival--or a part of their plan? A race around the earth and into space begins, as humankind desperately tries to prevent the aliens from establishing a beachhead no Earth.The siege has begun.
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Semi-Entertaining.......2006-10-08
THE SIEGE OF ETERNITY(1997) is slow-paced, but somewhat entertaining. It is the 2nd book in THE ESCHATON series, the first being THE OTHER END OF TIME(1996). I found the first book in the series to be much more entertaining, and full of new ideas.
The Eschaton is a religious concept that basically has all living beings being reborn to a heaven at the time of "the big crunch" (which occurs when The Universe stops expanding, and eventually collapses - the opposite of "the big bang").
Man has encountered aliens, who have arrived in Earth orbit, and who are able to transport matter from one "terminal" to another. These aliens believe in The Eschaton concept, and are feuding with another alien faction - but it is unclear which set of aliens are "the good guys".
The main characters in the book end up getting "copied" in various quantities by the aliens' matter transportation technology. Unfortunately, none of the characters are very interesting or likeable, so it is hard to really care what happens to them.
I'm going to go ahead and read the third book in this series THE FAR SHORE OF TIME(1999) - but I'm hoping things pick up a bit more.
An entertaining yet somewhat conventional tale........2005-02-20
This is the second book in a three part series, but when I picked it up at a used book shop I didn't really know that was the case. It was only after I finished the book that I realized there had to be more to the story. Right up until the ending the book flows well and doesn't come up against any problematic plot devices from the first novel that it is unable to explain. That said, I would not have been surprised to see a giant To Be Continued at the end as it does finish quite abruptly.
The overarching concept to the book (and the series) is that two species of aliens are warring across the galaxy in their quest to obtain access to the Eschaton. The Eschaton is best explained by the human concept of heaven. A place where everyone who has ever lived is reborn and never dies. It's unfortunate that this concept is not really explored much at all in this book. The Eschaton is mainly used here as the motivation behind the actions of the alien hostiles.
The book starts with the return of several people from the investigation of an orbiting space station that was supposedly modified by aliens. The returning crew though has found nothing out of the ordinary. Then a strange transmission is received from the space station indicating that things aren't exactly what they seem to be.
From there the story takes a series of twists and turns as various investigations ensue. The main thrust of the book is the desire to figure out what the motivations of the various aliens are, as well as to understand what has happened to the people who have returned from the station.
The story is well paced and certainly has interesting tidbits that keep it moving along. To be sure this book would probably make more sense having read the first book, but Pohl does a good job of filling in the necessary blanks without spoiling that first part. That said, I will most likely pick up the first book before attempting the third book. This isn't an instant classic like some of Pohl's other work, but it has an entertaining pulp flavor to it that keeps you coming back to see what happens next.
comic bookish.......2004-01-16
The Other end of Time (the first in the series) was certainly better in terms of story and imagination. This is simply a bridge to a third novel, which I'm hoping is a bit better. But here's the thing, at least for me: this is basically a comic book in fiction form. And if you don't go into it that way, you're gonna bang your head against a wall at all the nonsense.
Pohl at his best.......2003-09-28
Part of a true three novel trilogy Eschaton, including (The Other End of Time, The Siege of Eternity, The Far Shore of Time). This trio deals with first contact but Pohl couldn't let it be a simple aliens encounter, there are two different and of course warring alien alliances but that is as far as the "of course" goes. The leaders of earth first have to come to terms among themselves so they can choose correctly from slim, hidden and misleading evidences, which group of aliens is truthful and altruistic and which will conquer and enslave.
Besides the wonderful Sci-Fi and multitude of sentient beings there is a good study of the human psyche in captivity. Also a twist in dealing with unwanted clones; not knowing which is the original, if there is an original, which clone gets the spouse and like conundrums.
You have to stay alert to the fast pace and changing / multiplying cast. A very good read with interesting alien customs and biology's.
Unsatisfying book.......2001-02-22
I just borrowed this book and the prequel from the library. I have loved Frederik Pohl's books in the past and thought that this sounded good. The prequel was a great read, bringing forward some very interesting ideas and creating a believable if somewhat depressing view of the future. This book on the other hand, was what can best be described as filler. Nothing really happens in this book and it is much more a political potboiler than a science fiction book. It's sole purpose seems to be to show how petty and greedy people as a whole can be and to set up the next book.
It is fine to put in some political intrigue and background information into a book, in fact it made the first book in the series very satisfying. But there still has to be some new ideas or at least some action mixed in or the reader feels cheated. All I can say is that if I had actually paid for this book I would definitely have felt cheated.
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Shifting Frequencies is co-authored by sound-healing pioneer and chant master Jonathan Goldman and Shamael, Angel of Sound. Its focus is how sound and other vibrational modalities, including light, sacred geometry and crystals, can be used for healing and self-transformation.
According to the authors, "We are living in extraordinary times. There are frequency shifts occurring on both personal and planetary levels. We can consciously affect our own vibratory patterns, and align with these energies for health and transformation. Shifting Frequencies provides a gateway into exploring and experiencing how to use your own sounds and other vibrational modalities for such purposes."
Topics in this book include:
* Visualization, Tonal Language and Mantras
* Harmonics for Multidimensional Activation
* Experiencing Compassion through Sound
* Sound, Color and Light
* Quartz Crystals, Sound and Crystal Singing
* Sacred Geometry and Merkabahs
* Breath, Harmony and Waveform Phenomena
* Energy Fields and Sacred Space
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An "eye opener"........2006-08-04
I decided to buy this book to have a different, more esoteric view of music. If you desire to view this theme on a natural or more scientific perspective, this is not the correct book.
An author who poses himself like THE ALL, writing as if he knew the distant future, as well as pinpoint our erroneous conceptions of how we see music to-day (which he does), can give a very interesting perspective. Yet, interesting perspectives must obviously provide the perspective which is at stake. One cannot just pose the question and then evade the answer by writting something as shallow as, "you will find the answer as you evolve as a race"....
A sad-hungry hippie wrote this book. Yet I must admitt that it is an excellent midnight-bathroom book!!
Money Money Money Money Money Money Money.......2001-12-29
Its all about the money. This book sounds like it was written for a bunch of 5 year olds. It was written by Jonathon and "Shamael". I bought this book thinking that it would have some good info. It did have about 5 pages or so of actual information. I marked the rest of the book with a b.s. symbol. If anyone wants a book that already has the actual information marked off from the bs email me.
If you want a book on this subject that still deals with religion somewhat I would recommend the Cosmic Octave by Cousto. His book is filled with info and graphs and charts. I was disappointed to see a few money making skemes with him, but I guess it is to be expected with this sort of thing.
Shifting Frequencies.......2000-06-20
This is a rather interesting and compelling book for the Metaphysic enthusiast, and a wonderful starter to those intrested in New Age psychology. Those who are not however may still find this book a genuine perception into the world of New-Age mysteries, and those who are familliar with the conceptual insight of " Inner Light " may very well make good use of this book. Brilliant and Insightful, Shifting Frequencies really touches common ground with the spiritual world without and within. Even those who do not believe will surely not turn away without some form of bieng enlightened. Self help is just around the corner, with this great self harmonizing and constructing message it sends out, you will feel rather enlightend and almost, illuminated. A better head on your shoulders, and this book will defidently take you there in its instruction based workbook like story medium that is easy for anyone to understand, and when reading this book in itself is a transitional change into a world of illumination. It works for me, it will work for you. A truly great insightful book.
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Electromagnetics of Complex Media Frequency Shifting by a Transient Magnetoplasma Medium
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Recent advances indicate that materials can be synthesized with any desired electromagnetic properties. Electromagnetics of Complex Media provides the appropriate understanding of optimum properties for a given application, addressing the needs of researchers who study electromagnetics as a base for those disciplines using complex materials. Multi/Card Deck Copy
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This digital document is a journal article from Forest Ecology and Management, published by Elsevier in 2007. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Media Library immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.
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We examined the relationships between floodplain forest structure and disturbance frequencies in bar-braided and incised-meandering channel sections of the Rekifune River, northern Japan. This was undertaken with special reference to the life history traits at seedling and reproductively mature stages of eight dominant species (Chosenia arbutifolia, Populus maximowiczii, Toisusu urbaniana, Salix sachalinensis, Salix pet-susu, Alnus hirsuta, Ulmus japonica, and Fraxinus mandshurica var. japonica). These species were generally arranged along the flood frequency and intensity gradient represented by five geomorphic surface types: gravel bar, lower and upper floodplain, secondary channel, and terrace. However, habitat separation between seedlings and conspecific mature stands occurred with geomorphic surface type in four of the eight species, suggesting that these species require more than one geomorphic surface type to complete their life cycles. Comparisons of stand-replacement disturbances between the bar-braided and incised-meandering rivers suggested that the shifting mosaic pattern in association with the evolution of land surfaces plays a vital role in maintaining variety in regeneration habitats and development of riparian forests in a half-century time scale. We conclude that the key factors maintaining the diversity of floodplain tree species in the studied northern temperate forests are: (1) the development of diverse geomorphic surfaces providing regeneration and habitat niches, and (2) the timing of maturation and lifespan of early and mid-successional species consistent with the disturbance frequency.
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Let's face it. Finding the best of the fabled cuisine in Paris can be difficult for us Americans. We're thrown off by the language, the numerous terms for eateries, and the French themselves, who love to pretend they don't speak English.
That's why Patricia Wells's updated guide, now in its fourth edition, is a hit. With detailed information on 450 restaurants, Wells takes readers by the hand and demystifies the culture so well known for its luscious food and demanding gourmands. Sidebars abound: she dissects breads, foie gras, and oysters--and even gives the cultural background on why the French may drink wine in the morning (to kill worms, of course), as well as discussing the pros and cons of eating the rinds of cheeses. Also listed are the best bakeries, cafés, and specialty shops, as well as 50 recipes to try at home.
If there is a criticism to be made of this sturdy and informative book, it's of the writing of this International Herald Tribune critic, which is sometimes riddled with stock descriptions and clichés. Yet readers are likely to forgive her this occasional foible, as Wells's interesting details and enthusiasm are enough to send devout Italophiles, even, to Paris--where they can sink their teeth into those crusty baguettes. --Melissa Rossi
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An internationally acclaimed authority on French cuisine, an award-winning cookbook writer, and restaurant critic for France's weekly International Herald Tribune, Patricia wells knows a thing or two about food in Paris. And what she knows she shares with one and all in her Food Lover's Guide To Paris, the book Bon Appetit calls "a must for every food lover."
It's been six years since Ms. Wells last revised the guide, and for the Fourth Edition she's returned to the more than 450 restaurants, bistros, cafes, patisseries, and specialty food shops listed. She samples, she reviews, she updates all vital statistics -- and she drops those that have disappointed. She tells us what is new and wonderful (over 50 restaurants and 100 bakers, cheesemongers, wine shops, and other food establishments have been added), what is old and still trustworthy, what will make us shake our heads with amazement, and what will comfort us with the knowledge that what we loved 20 years ago we can return to today. Included with the Fourth Edition are 50 recipes, 10 of which are new, and an expanded glossary so that readers will never be at a loss when they are facing a French menu.
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Not just a restaurant guide.......2005-11-05
Yes, some of the restaurant reviews are out of date, but this is so much more than just a restaurant guide. It also gives details about markets, boulangeries, pattiseries and other treats and traiteurs. Gold dust.
One of the best ways to eat in Paris is to buy a baguette de tradition and a fresh piece of really STINKY and TOTALLY unpasteurised fromage and eat it in a jardin or parc. (I reccomend the rue Cler for this you can get your fromage from Christine and your pain from Poujairan and your patisserie from Lenotre - all spellings approximate!- and eat them around the Invalides).
This book tells you how to do all that, and how to find precious treats like Berthillon ice cream and Christian Constant chocolates and Le Stubli's cakes.... I could go on but it's making me too hungry.
But a new edition is certainly sorely needed. For example, Andre Lerch is retired, and has been replaced in rue Cardinal Lemoine by a store selling Tour D'Argent memorabilia. Conversely, the book omits the magnificent Pierre Herme (probably the best and most astonishingly innovative patissier in Paris, and it's in rue Bonaparte - just spot the queue). In the meantime, boulangerie fans could acquire the Guide des Boulangeres (which is regularly updated with a pamphlet supplement) or the Michelin single-city food guides; both can be got from the fabulous cookbook store in the Rue Dante, which has very helpful English-speaking staff. And for restaurants nothing beats Gault-Millau (provided your French is good - it's idiomatic).
But Wells is still worth having, especially for non-French speakers. She points in most of the right directions. You CAN update her book a bit by visiting her website.
And her devotion to Paris and Parisian food makes you want to sing aloud. It was this book that helped me become a raving Paris foodie, and I'm still very grateful.
A Truly Marvelous Guide.......2005-02-14
Just came back from 8 days in Paris and I had studied and marked on a map Wells' recommended cafes, boulangeries, patisseries, fromageries and specialty food stores. Note that I wasn't so much interested in restaurants but I've NEVER known Patricia Wells to be wrong so I can't imagine her recomendations wouldn't be excellent. Although it would be great if her book were updated again since it hasn't been in 5 years I found most of the places still there and loaded with thoroughly delicious treats. Her website patriciawells.com has updates for restaurants for those interested. The French really do food right and the baguettes, cheese, wine and pastries were exquisite. Each place has certain items that are especially delightful. Gosselin really does have a superb baguette, Calixte has croissants and pain au chocolat that are really magnificent, Malineau has fruit tarts which are exquiisite, Martin has wonderful baguette sandwiches to take with you and munch on and Kayser has many wonderful delights. Go to Paris and you will come to know what Bon Appetit can really mean.
Desperately needs an update.......2004-11-27
I brought this book to Paris on a recent week-long trip, and had very mixed feelings about the reviews. About half of the recommended establishments were closed, moved, or under new names/management. If you use this book, calling ahead to verify that the restaurant exists is a must! The copyright date on this book is 1999, and many of the reviews must have been written or checked earlier than that. The reviews quote all prices in francs, which constantly reminds you of the age of the reviews, and the age of the quoted prices.
Still, every one of the restaurants, bistros and cafes which Wells recommended, and still exist, were winners. Often times, the reviews suggest perhaps a too cozy relationship between reviewer and owner/chef, but I'm willing to overlook that somewhat, as that doesn't seem to spoil the quality of the recommendations. Despite what people may think, there are bad (well, not-so-good) restaurants in Paris, and price is not always proportional to quality. Having a guide like this one is key to painful trial-and-error experiences. I just long for an up-to-date edition!
A Pre-Paris Reference Guide.......2004-08-18
Ms Wells allows you to prepare for a gastronomic trip to Paris.
Her essential information regarding types of eateries, locations, speciality foods, terminolgy and ofcourse understanding tipping is highly descriptive and beneficial.
Choosing restaurants and food styles are of personal taste and may not reflect that of Ms Wells', but the guidelines established in this book provide many options. One can dine at a numerous amount of bistros listed in this guide and understand their specialities and price ranges effectively.
As a person who has travelled to Paris, many restaurant guides are available and recommendations are abundant. I regret not having this book on my last two trips but will definitely visit some of the eateries listed in this book on my next trip.
Not what I'd hoped.......2004-06-03
I brought this book to Paris along with 4 others, and although had high hopes, I found it frustrating. It didn't provide enough choice within a geographic area, and with respect to our one "big night" out, led us to a disastrous, expensive disappointment. Alcazar(p. 51) had miserable service (she had billed it "exquisite") and a meal that had to go back. We did much better following Rick Steves' recommendations, and our own noses. If it's the third or fourth book on your list for Paris, as it was for us, save your money and the aggravation of carting the hefty thing around. It's not worth it.
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Frommer's Food Lover's Companion to France
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Lavishly illustrated, these books will take you beyond the obvious, to the traditional cuisines and delicacies of the regions. Here are the foods of France--the local and atmospheric bistros, the caves of Roquefort, early morning in a local bakery, vineyards and more. Tips on where to find local delicacies and where to stay when visiting specific regions will give readers the keys to the gastronomic treasures of France.
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For Francophiles, food lovers, and armchair travelers alike—a month–by–month culinary guide to France’s fairs and festivals, including detailed information on where to eat and stay, recipes from every region, and 150 color photos. American measures.
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The Food Lover's Guide to France
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From the author of the acclaimed Food Lover's Guide to Paris, here is a passionate, discriminating guide to the rest of France-from the camembert farms of Normandy to the tree-shaded farms of Provence. Easy to find, or off the beaten track, steeped in tradition or newly established, her discoveries are too wonderful to be overlooked.
Chapters are arranged by province, and being with an introduction to the region, including a map, the best months to visit, and a schedule of daily markets. Entries include phone numbers, business hours, and specific directions where necessary.
Each chapter also serves up a bonus sampling of the region's signature dishes, all tested for American kitchens. Accented by over 150 evocative photographs taken especially for the book, and featuring a French/English food glossary with more than 1000 entries, this guide captures the food magic that is France. 59,000 copies in print. Selection of the Book-of-the-Month Club.
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Many other good places.......2006-06-04
Not so sure she is fair about who she rates highly. I went to a few places that were way below average. I do like like some of her sidebars.
good book, has ruined a lot of good places, though.......2001-04-23
PW knows her stuff. I bought this after going to PAris several dozen times and found that most of what I liked she had recomended, as well as many many places that I didn't know.
The only problem was that every where I went, even to places I had never seen a tourist in, were now full of tourists with her book on the table, ordering the exact meal she had recomended.
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The Food Lover's Guide to France.......2000-08-28
I found this book in Paris, translated into French, and so was very surprised after a few weeks of using it to finally notice that it was not written by a native Parisian. Ms. Wells makes very detailed comments about each restaurant's menu, service, as well as ambiance and history. The write-ups of the restaurants and other food places are interspersed with brief articles on French lifestyle, cheeses, wines, customs, and other foodie points of interest that I wouldn't have thought to look up but which I found extremely interesting. I had bought it simply as an aid to finding decent food but as it turns out, The Food Lover's Guide is also a wonderful mini-guide through French life and history.
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The Food Lover's Guide to France
Manufacturer: Workman Publishing Company
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
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ASIN: 0894803042 |
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Decorative, glass, and silk painting; paper crafts; woodburning; ink and wash techniques; embroidery—these more than 200 designs work for just about any craft. The colorful line art contains patterns for every day (flowers, fruit, animals, angels) and for holidays. Trace the patterns, or reduce or enlarge them. Projects, examples, and instructions show how to apply the designs.
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Suddenly the whole world seems to be in bloom! Floral furnishings and fabrics are in all the stores. Rooms in Bloom celebrates this trend, with unusual, creative, and fresh ways to use florals in the home. This photo-rich book moves beyond the obvious fabric choices, showing how to introduce flower motifs into every room though alternativee methods such as photomurals, light projections, lighting, ceramics and flooring, and through more traditional methods like soft furnishings, wallpaper, and paint/stencilling. Much more than just a picture book, Rooms in Bloom features ideas for hands-on home decorating projects complete with step-by-step instructions. The pages are alos packed with tips and helpful hints to guide amateur decorators in adapting floral ideas (stylishly but inexpensively) into their own home. In addition, Rooms in Bloom is peppered with quotes from famous ladies about their favorite flowers and includes features on designers who have made the floral styles their own.
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Will Barnet: A Timeless World
Will Barnet ,
Twig Johnson , and
Jessica F. Nicoll
Manufacturer: Rutgers University Press
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ASIN: 0813528348 |
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Time of My Life: Entertaining the Troops : Her Wartime Diaries
Joyce Grenfell
Manufacturer: Hodder & Stoughton
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ASIN: 0340502835 |
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