Desirada: A Novel

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Desirada: A Novel
Maryse Conde
Manufacturer: Soho Press
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 1569472637

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A powerfully redemptive novel about one woman's search for herself--from Guadeloupe to France to the United States

Ranelise is a cook in the small village of La Pointe in Guadeloupe where she rescues a teenage girl from suicide by drowning. The girl, Reynalda Titane, lives at the local jeweler's grand house where her mother, Nina, is a maid. Reynalda is pregnant and in a state of despair. Ranelise cares for her and the child, christened Marie-Noelle, but Reynalda soon flees to France, intent upon getting the education to allow her to rise above her mother's fate.

Desirada is the story of Marie-Noelle and her quest to understand the mother who abandoned her, and discover the identity of her father, despite the opposing stories from her mother and her grandmother. It is also the story of generations of island women and the pursuit of a meaningful life despite a tainted personal history.

Desirada was awarded the prestigious Prix Carbet de la Caraibe in 1998 given for the best book by a Caribbean author. It is Ms. Conde's twelfth novel.

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Fantastic Fiction!.......2003-10-24

This is a story of identity, love, family and racism woven into an intricate tale that takes the reader from Guadelope to France and then the United States. Conde is remarkable with her use of language and introduction of characters, all of whom are timely introduced to the reader. This is a great read for anyone seeking depth in fictional work.

Desirada -- A NEW CONCEPTION OF IDENTITY.(Interview): An article from: World Literature Today

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Desirada -- A NEW CONCEPTION OF IDENTITY.(Interview): An article from: World Literature Today
ROBERT H. JR. McCORMICK
Manufacturer: University of Oklahoma
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Digital

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This digital document is an article from World Literature Today, published by University of Oklahoma on June 22, 2000. The length of the article is 7355 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Desirada -- A NEW CONCEPTION OF IDENTITY.(Interview)
Author: ROBERT H. JR. McCORMICK
Publication: World Literature Today (Refereed)
Date: June 22, 2000
Publisher: University of Oklahoma
Volume: 74 Issue: 3 Page: 519

Article Type: Interview

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The Shadow Saga is made for Hollywood!

Excellent Series

A fantastic bookend to the series.

Literally, saints and shadows

disappointing
Of Masques and Martyrs (The Shadow Saga, Book 3)
Christopher Golden
Manufacturer: Ace
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Binding: Mass Market Paperback

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ASIN: 0441005845

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Led by Peter Octavian, the Shadows must drink blood. Yet they do not steal life. New Shadows are created only by individual choice. Peace is their only hunger. The minions of Hannibal have a different goal: the enslavement of humanity. They kill for pleasure and for thirst. They indescriminately create more of their own. And they embrace the title of terrible legend: vampire. Shadows and vampires. One and the same. Their war continues...

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The Shadow Saga is made for Hollywood!.......2005-02-03

Golden is a golden writer. This series is one of the most exciting, fresh ideas in vampire mythos I've read in a while.
Part fantasy, part horror, all explosive and action-packed, Golden weaves a richly drawn tale full of awesome characters of good and evil.
Hollywood really needs to take a good, hard look at this one.
Actually, the 4th book following this, is the best.
His newest Menagerie Book # 1 is magnificent. Check it out.

Excellent Series.......2004-04-21

This is an excellent vampire series. If this is your first Christopher Golden book I would highly suggest reading this series in order: (1) Of Saints and Shadows (2) Angel Souls and Devil Hearts (3) Of Masques and Martyrs and (4) The Gathering Dark. I enjoyed this series as much as I enjoyed the first four anita blake novels and more than the tanya huff series. I highly highly recommend.

Book #3 continues where Book #2 left off. There is still a huge war between the good vampires versus evil vampires. The evil vampires have taken over the world and are hunting humans. The world used to have sympathy for vampires, but through senseless acts of violence and killing by Hannibal, vampires are hated amongst humans. This makes life even harder for the good vampires who want to live in harmony with humans. This book continues the war with the evil ones. The leader of the good vampires is still our hero Peter Octavian.

This is an excellent vampire series. I highly recommend. You will not be disappointed.

A fantastic bookend to the series........2003-11-05

The third installment of Christopher Golden's Shadow Saga "trilogy" was one of those books that has definite re-read potential. The first book of the series (Of Saints and Sinners) was absolutely fantastic. It was by far one of the most creative stories that I have ever read. If you read my Amazon review of that book you will see what high praise I had for that book, along with my one serious disappointment that prevented the rating from acheiving 5 stars. Even with that disappointment, I read book two. Book two took care of my disappointment, and although not a fantastic book, maintained my interest to continue to book three. Now I get to book three and have no hesitation to rate this book a full five stars. Although the creativity is obviously not as prevalent as in the first book (for the simple reason that book one had a completely open slate from which to work with, and book three is a continuation) the storyline of book three is just as strong as book one without any detractions that could possibly bring the book down. Although when I read book three, I knew that Golden was working on book four of the "trilogy," Of Masques And Martyrs has a definitive ending that leaves enough open so that there could be a fourth book, but tied up the loose ends in a manner that would not leave you disappointed if the series stopped at three books. So, if you even slightly enjoyed book one of this series, continuing through to the the third book is definitely worth the read. Golden proceeds with strong character development, interesting plot twists, and the creatively dark descriptions that made this series one definitely worth reading.

Literally, saints and shadows.......2001-01-24

I have read all of this series, and each book shows the tale of the Shadows and how they have emerged into our world, and we in to theirs. Of Saints and Shadows, and Angel Hearts and Devil Souls shows us how vunerable we are to being human. This one showed that even those who seemed famned into forever hunting and the for eveer hell, that is not true. Peter Octavian shows us that even the most battered soul, may still shine.

disappointing.......1999-08-09

I apologize in advance to those people who actually liked this book, but I think it blew goats. Now, the first two books in the series were phenomenal. Well written, captivating, and did I mention they both had plots? The third, however, seemed to be just a vehicle for gratuitous violence and rather disgusting sex. The occasional bit of porn is fine, but that crap with Hannibal and Allison is precisely what I don't need to be reading...ever. I appreciate what Mr. Golden was trying to convey (yeah, Hannibal's a whackjob), but...EWWWW! All in all, I should have saved my money and smacked my head against a brick.

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James T. Kirk is the youngest man to be promoted to the rank of captain in Federation history. His crew consists of a first officer who finds him impetuous; a chief engineer who finds him arrogent; a chief medical officer who finds him trifling; and a helmsman who wants a transfer.

But the young crew, which would later become the legendary space explorers, quickly puts aside their differences when a monstrous starship appears on their nascent flight path.

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Enterprise the First Adventure.......2007-05-09

I've been a Star Trek fan for a long time and enjoy both the tv series and the books. This was the worst book I've read to date. It was clear the author does not understand the characters or the overall theme of Star Trek. Kirk is made out to be an uncertain teenager. A very disappointing effort for the supposed first adventure.

A Welcome Visit With Old Friends.......2007-03-15

"Enterprise: The First Adventure" reminds me of those convention fanzines (remember those?). Many things don't work well, but you forgive and overlook because, it's all a part of the continuing experience with the Enterprise crew. And when you do stumble upon something good, it's such great fun -- and it's worth all the sift through -- because it adds to the Trek experience and relationship.

The first part of the book concerns Jim Kirk's introduction as captain of the Enterprise. The crew is wary of him; he's a big adjustment after Capt. Christopher Pike. Author Vonda N. McIntyre is expert at keeping Kirk and the crew's voices authentic and at foreshadowing what their future relationships will be. She is also adept at weaving the full cannon of Trek characters into her fabric, even if it's only peripherally: Gary Mitchell, Dr. Piper, Sam Kirk, Amanda, Carol Marcus (with the hint that she is pregnant with Kirk's son).

When Kirk's first mission becomes clear, it is disappointing for him. He is to ferry a vaudeville troupe to different federation locations. The vaudeville stuff sometimes works well. There is a hilarious scene involving the Klingons with an old ham Shakespearian actor. But the subplot concerning Lindy, the manager of the troupe, and her equiraptor's tribulations with not being able to fly on board The Enterprise, are less than riveting and a little irritating. Another subplot/sub character is the juggling blond Vulcan, Stephen. Stephen and Spock go way back, but Spock totally disapproves of Stephen because Stephen is that absolute rarity for a Vulcan: he is an emotional thrill seeker -- a pervert by Vulcan standards and a Vulcan outcast. This is an interesting concept, with exciting potential. Sometimes the potential is fulfilled with a poignant scene or two, and sometimes it's silly (the Spock/Stephen juggling in unison made me cringe). This novel also handles a "first contact" with varying results. Again, it's total fanzine hit or miss; clichés abound yet there are undeniable veins and grace notes of originality.

"Enterprise: The First Adventure" is a welcome visit with our old Star Trek friends. It's a very busy visit, with various plot lines and scenes that run the gamut from the highly original to the highly predictable -- and everything in between. But no matter what commotion is going on, author Vonda N. McIntyre is true to the characters and is true to that special bond that we have with the Enterprise crew. And that is what makes this novel special, and a cozy, lovely read.

fantastic.......2006-08-22

as gene roddenberry is quoted saying on the back of the book "a most creative and enjoyable tale of Star Trek's beginning'

I couldn't agree more...

anyone who's a fan of star trek knows how all these characters interact...but even knowing the end result, McIntyre still makes HOW they started to form those interactions enjoyable and engaging...

really a great Trek Adventure for fans old and new

A flying horse?.......2006-05-11

This book is well written in the sense that I know that if it was not...it would not get published....but...

The whole vaudville circus thing really killed this book for me...I wanted to know about the crew and all I got was this rambling mess about flying horses and ditzy horse keepers. I just wish that this kind of thing was rare in Star Trek books...it seems that everytime a (hate to sound sexist) female writes a Star Trek novel, it gets lost in stupid fantasies with stupid and overblown alien creatures...When you write for Star Trek you have to understand that we as humans can relate to aliens that have a basic human shape or idea...no stupid raptor doctors or flying horses...it is like a bad TOS episode...just silly.

don't read this book it is really not as good as the back of it makes it sound.

Average - good for a fan.......2005-05-08

I like the character development in this book. I don't care for the Circus idea or characters. I think the main focus of the book was lost in the middle of the story for lack of better ideas, but I'm a fan so I read the book with mostly a smile on my face. That's what it comes down to. Are you a faithful Star Trek fan? If you are, then you have to read every single Star Trek novel, or...you're just not a real fan. If you're a picky reader and not a Star Trek fan then you'll probably want to skip this book. Peace!

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Sharp-witted and sharp-tongued, Arcangela Tarabotti (1604-52) yearned to be formally educated and enjoy an independent life in Venetian literary circles. But instead, at sixteen, her father forced her into a Benedictine convent. To protest her confinement, Tarabotti composed polemical works exposing the many injustices perpetrated against women of her day.

Paternal Tyranny, the first of these works, is a fiery but carefully argued manifesto against the oppression of women by the Venetian patriarchy. Denouncing key misogynist texts of the era, Tarabotti shows how despicable it was for Venice, a republic that prided itself on its political liberties, to deprive its women of rights accorded even to foreigners. She accuses parents of treating convents as dumping grounds for disabled, illegitimate, or otherwise unwanted daughters. Finally, through compelling feminist readings of the Bible and other religious works, Tarabotti demonstrates that women are clearly men's equals in God's eyes.

An avenging angel who dared to speak out for the rights of women nearly four centuries ago, Arcangela Tarabotti can now finally be heard.

Arcangela Tarabotti, Paternal Tyranny.(Book Review) : An article from: Women and Language

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Arcangela Tarabotti, Paternal Tyranny.(Book Review) : An article from: Women and Language
Heidi Bostic
Manufacturer: Thomson Gale
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Binding: Digital

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This digital document is an article from Women and Language, published by Thomson Gale on March 22, 2005. The length of the article is 971 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Arcangela Tarabotti, Paternal Tyranny.(Book Review)
Author: Heidi Bostic
Publication: Women and Language (Magazine/Journal)
Date: March 22, 2005
Publisher: Thomson Gale
Volume: 28 Issue: 1 Page: 64(2)

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Great recipe collection with a Southern twist

Virginia Bed & Breakfast Cookbook
Melissa Craven
Manufacturer: 3D Press
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Binding: Spiral-bound

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Great recipe collection with a Southern twist.......2003-11-22

We were given this book as a gift by Virginia friends. It has some delicious breakfast and brunch recipes - cheese grits, yum!

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Photographica: The Fascination With Classic Cameras (Schiffer Book for Collectors)
Rudolf Hillebrand , and Gunther Kadlubek
Manufacturer: Schiffer Publishing
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Book Description

This beautifully illustrated collector's guide lists and describes over 300 timeless cameras at all levels of development--from the early plate cameras of c. 1900 to the pocket cameras of today. Informative captions provide dates of production, specifications, and current values for each camera. A helpful introduction to the hobby provides information about the development of photographic technology, the history of important manufacturers, and an overview to the whole spectrum of photographic collectibles. Also included are many useful tips for the care, repair, and preservation of these classic cameras. Photography enthusiasts and collectors alike will enjoy this fascinating look at some photographic gems.

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Some very nice selections.......2001-10-09

Because most knitting books and magazines only have one or two patterns that I might be interested in knitting, I rarely ever purchase them. I prefer to check books out of the public library or borrow from friends. However, this wonderful book has enough appealing selections that I find it an irresistable buy. Many of these patterns really are timeless classics, while others can be altered very simply to become classics. I have already used two of the patterns and have planned to knit half a dozen others in this book, and that's much more than I can say about any other knitting book I've seen so far.

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This book is available through www.chinaberry.com.......2003-09-05

For those of you looking for this book, you can find it at Chinaberry. Item number 5955 at www.chinaberry.com

Mrs. Sharp's Traditions.......2000-03-29

I have read every book that Susan Ban Breathnach has written and have loved them all. However, Mrs. Sharp's Traditions is a jewel in today's world. It truly focuses on family traditions and celebrations and helps those of us who juggle career, family and home. It is a shame that this book is no longer in print. It took me 3 months to get it at our local library. I highly encourage the publisher to re-print.

If you don't reprint this book my family will suffer!.......2000-03-26

For year's my family has gone without traditions and celebrations of any kind. Everytime we gather as a family it is a disaster! This book has brought me hope that there can be a time in my life where we can gather together as a happy family and enjoy ourselves. If I don't have a copy of this book for my very own library, my family and I will suffer for all eternity. Please reprint this beautiful book!

REPRINT PLEASE!.......2000-03-08

I too have tried every avenue to find this book to no avail. Please ask publisher to reprint!

PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE.......2000-01-01

I have tried every avenue I know of to get a copy of this book - PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE reprint!

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The Mexican War.......2006-04-21

The Mexican War (1846-48) was the first major event captured by photographs (daguerreotypes) as well as by prints, and this book assembles quite a number of both. In addition to two dozen lithographs included in the introductory sections, over 160 prints and daguerreotypes, grouped according to where and when they were made/taken, make up the book. The groupings for the material are: Prints of Northern Mexico and the West, daguerreotypes taken during the war, and the war in central and southern Mexico. Each print/photo is identified and described, and then follows a fairly detailed account of what is being depicted. Some of the daguerreotypes are absolutely stunning: "The View along a Street in Saltillo," for example, or "Mexican Family" are amazingly clear and detailed. The photos of some of the people, many of them unidentified, are also fascinating; the photo of President James Polk is striking (the eyes and expression could not have been captured so well in a print). There are three Introductory essays about the Mexican War and daguerreotype/print making that are superb. This book offers an excellent eyewitness account of the Mexican War, and is one that will give repeated pleasure looking through over time. Recommended.

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Missing Kurt.......2002-10-06

This is an excellent book on Nirvana, and it is too sad that it is out-of-print. It contains important interviews and write-ups from several pop culture mags of that era on the band--on performances--on their overall views...

Does this signal that Kurt was right: Grunge is dead?

Well, perhaps dead but not yet interred into the earth.

A Pretty cool book.......2000-09-04

It tells alittle bit about the history of Nirvana but its mostly about the making of Nevermind and about the songs. Its pretty good.

Surprisingly good.......2000-05-27

Yeah, yeah, it's really lame to buy a book about them and all, but this isn't just another stupid ripoff fan book- this is really good stuff. It's funny. It's sad. It gives Courtney a chance to look less evil- I changed my mind about her because of this book. And it's not just about Kurt like most Nirvana books are- there's a good amount of stuff on Krist and the various drummers as well. Serious Nirvana fans really need to read this.

Must have for a true Nirvana fan.......1999-05-08

This book gives an excellent account of what led to the great CD we now know as Nevermind. It briefly describes Nirvana's rise to stardom and gives a glimpse into the personalities of the members, but is at its best in describing how the actual production of the album went. Using numerous sources, the author lets us listen to Nevermind in a completely different way. The only downside is that it is a relatively short work, and I left wanting more

Best Nirvana Book That I Know Of.......1999-01-27

There are a lot of crappy books out there about Nirvana, but this isn't one of them. Contains some of the most revelent articles and nirvana related material. Very interesting and a must have if you are a Nirana nut like me. :)

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