Jardin des Plantes: A Novel

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Most accessible Simon, a great book

the discrete pleasures of Claude Simon

Jardin des Plantes: A Novel
Claude Simon
Manufacturer: Northwestern University Press
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Binding: Hardcover

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Book Description

A Nobel Prize winner's look into the cinematic mindscape of one man's consciousness.

Customer Reviews:

Most accessible Simon, a great book.......2005-02-05

"Jardin Des Plantes" is a complex novel, but to me is the most accessible of all of Simon's works. This is an excellent translation, an eminently readable text.

This novel has been a touchstone for other writers such as W.G. Sebald, and it's the structural antecedent for Mike Figgis' film "Timecode."

If you're a bit abashed by Simon's notorious difficulty, check out his Nobel prize address (easily found on the web), a wide-ranging humane account of a lifetime of writing and reading. It concludes thus:

"Nothing is sure, nor does it [the path the writer takes] offer any other guarantees than those Flaubert, following Novalis, speaks of: a harmony, a music. Searching for it, the writer makes only laborious progress. Feeling his way forward like a blind man, he goes up culs-de-sac, gets bogged down and starts out anew. If we at all costs must find some edification in his efforts, one could say it lies in seeing that always we are advancing across sands which shift under our feet."

the discrete pleasures of Claude Simon.......2003-04-11

This is a beautiful book: beautifully written, beautifully translated, beautifully presented. And a delight to own, to read, to recommend. Too much is made of how difficult a writer Claude Simon is, especially for readers accustomed to a diet of all that drivel, the emotional manipulation, which passes for literature in our time. This is the real thing and accessible to everyone. A book full of innumerable moments of astonishing prose and insight and experience. A book about war, love, art, memory, reality, fiction, but mostly a book about the writing, which is always as it should be. And if at any stage you need to reread a sentence to grasp its glory then you will only find the pleasure enhanced. Do not be deterred.

Book Description

In volumes ten and eleven of The History of Middle-earth, Christopher Tolkien recounts from the original texts the evolution of his father's work on The Silmarillion, the legendary history of the Elder Days or First Age, from the completion of the Lord of the Rings in 1949 until J.R.R. Tolkien's death. In volume ten, Morgoth's Ring, the narrative was taken only as far as the natural dividing point in the work, when Morgoth destroyed the Trees of Light and fled from Valinor bearing the stolen Silmarils. In The War of the Jewels, the story returns to Middle-earth and the ruinous conflict of the High Elves and the Men who were their allies with the power of the Dark Lord. With the publication in this book of all of J.R.R. Tolkien's later narrative writing concerned with the last centuries of the First Age, the long history of The Silmarillion, from its beginnings in The Book of Lost Tales, is completed; the enigmatic state of the work at his death can now be understood. A chief element in The War of the Jewels is a major story of Middle-earth, now published for the first time - a continuation of the great "saga" of Turin Turambar and his sister Nienor, the children of Hurin the Steadfast. This is the tale of the disaster that overtook the forest people of Brethil when Hurin came among them after his release from long years of captivity in Angband, the fortress of Morgoth. The uncompleted text of the Grey Annals, the primary record of the War of the Jewels, is given in full; the geography of Beleriand is studied in detail, with redrawings of the final state of the map; and a long essay on the names and relations of all the peoples of Middle-earth shows more clearly than any writing yet published the close connection between the language and history in Tolkien's world. The text also provides new information, including some knowledge of the divine powers, the Valar.

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Valuable tome of new lore.......2006-08-16

Volume XI of the History of Middle-Earth contains JRR Tolkien's writings of the First Age after the Lord of the Rings was published. Most texts date from the 1950s, but some were written as late as 1970, in the last years of his life. This volume contains the history of Beleriand.

Unlike most other volumes of the History of Middle-Earth, much of Volume XI is *all-NEW* material that is published nowhere else. It also includes some of the actual texts that Christopher Tolkien used to construct the "published" Silmarillion.

Not everyone who has read the Silmarillion will enjoy this scholarly work, but if you are a "Tolkien scholar," or if you read the Silmarillion and Unfinished Tales and still hunger for more stories and information about the First Age, this book is wonderful. If you don't care for the commentaries, there are still the stories themselves.

"The Wanderings of Húrin" can be considered the greatest gem of Volume XI, continuing the tragic tale of the Children of Húrin in the tradition of the Narn i Chîn Húrin, and further developing Húrin's character. It is a completely new narrative, describing in almost novelistic prose the story of Húrin after he was released from Angband: his travel to Hithlum, and the disastrous fallout of his visit to Brethil. This is a nearly complete story, similar to the narratives in Unfinished Tales.

"Quendi and Eldar" is a long linguistic work, a completed text focusing on the names for the Elves and their Clans, and the other Speaking Peoples, and many other words, in different Elvish languages. Besides the linguistic material, it also discusses the various Elven clans, as well as telepathy, sign language, the Great March, some information about the Avari and the Petty-Dwarves, and other subjects. Included is Pengolodh's description of the Valar's unique language, plus a detailed account of the Elves' awakening at Cuiviénen. This section will be essential to any student of the Elvish languages, but is quite valuable for non-linguists as well.

"The Grey Annals" and "The Tale of Years" are separate (incomplete) texts from the Quenta Silmarillion, containing different accounts of the history of Beleriand and the stories of the Noldor and Edain. More importantly, the Annals and Tale of Years together give the dates when the events of Beleriand's history happened.
The Tale of Years also tells for the first time the *real* story of the Nauglamír and the Ruin of Doriath. Silmarillion readers will be surprised!

"Of Maeglin" traces the development of that chapter in the Silmarillion, and includes several notes and additional writings that shed much new light on the story and character of Maeglin. This material was mostly written in 1970-1.

"The Later Quenta Silmarillion" is mostly a rough draft in the vein of earlier History of Middle-Earth volumes, but there is also new information about the Edain and Dwarves, including extensive family trees of the Three Houses of the Elf-Friends.

"Ælfwine and Dírhavel" is the prologue to the Narn i Chîn Húrin, which is not in the Unfinished Tales.

"Ents and Eagles" contains some notes on chapter 2 of The Silmarillion.

so tolkien wanted to create a whole new mythilogical world, not the best, just one that he liked.......2006-03-14

Well, he came pretty damn close to doing this. But even though not complete, still my favorite type of mythology.

This book goes more into the silmarillion and some writings like what hurin did when he was released from hell.(though that story didn't interest me that much.)

Since I don't have the books in front of me, I can't remember if "The shibolleth of feanor" is in here, but I think that it is.

THIS I would have to say is my favorite short writing from tolkien. You see he was constantly writing things like the debate of finrod and amreth?, and the shibboleth to try to explain the world better for HIMSELF. So he would use these as references when he would rewrite or completely redo his silmarillion writings.

The shibboleth of feanor is so interesting in so may ways, and since I don't want to give any of this away, I do have to tell you a wittle bit about it. I love this because it shows how much strife that a little thing like this would cause. Let's just sy that feanor certainly had many problems, but this is one of his biggest. I don't want to tell you what the problem is, because you have to read it for yourselves.

So pretty much only for silmarillion diehards, but still mother freaking awesome for those of us who are.

A resource for true students of Tolkien.......2005-05-30

The variety of material available in 'The War of the Jewels' is what makes this volume of the History of Middle-earth series one of the best.

Two things stand out. First is the extensive writings on Hurin after his release from Angband. In an extension and more fully recounted version of his tale, Hurin's character and the consequences of his release are more fully explored, giving greater depth to the account given in 'The Silmarillion'.

The other is the essay 'Quendi and Eldar'. This is a treasure-trove not only for the Tolkien linguist but anyone interested in the history of the Elves. Through an examination of the different words used by the Elves to refer to themselves and their different divisions, the look at their history as they themselves saw it is priceless. Other parts of the essay and accompanying material fill out references found in 'Unfinished Tales', etc.

'The War of the Jewels' has many stories worth reading on their own that are great examples of the depth and the layers of the legendarium.

The War of the Jewels.......2002-09-10

This book had a very well played out story line and it explained alot about the other books

Christopher Tolkien unveils the truth about The Silmarillion.......2000-12-14

The War of the Jewels is one of the most misunderstood and underrated volumes in the History of Middle-earth series. Although it is primarily a scholarly work which explains precisely how Christopher Tolkien brought together the various sources to produce the published Silmarillion, this book also opens up new vistas into First Age Middle-earth that readers never imagined could exist.

Casual readers will enjoy "The Wanderings of Hurin", which Christopher has editorialized to some extent. The story of what Hurin REALLY did after he left Morgoth's domain is an eye-opening experience, and it explains why the sons of Earendil and Elwing were the last heirs of the heroic chieftains of the Edain. But "The Wanderings of Hurin" also gives us the only detailed view of the Folk of Haleth, the mysterious woodmen who figured so prominently in "Narn i Chin Hurin", the tale of Turin Turambar.

Another fantastic gem lies between the covers of this book, however. Accompanying the very scholarly essay "Quendi and Eldar" is a short Elvish nursery tale which provides the only account of how the Elves awoke at Cuivienen, and who the eldest Elves actually were. Their names will surprise everyone. "Quendi and Eldar" itself is filled with a great deal of historical and cultural information although it is primarily a linguistic work. It may represent the last significant contribution Tolkien made to his mythology, even though he later changed his mind on a few details.

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J.R.R. Tolkien (1892-1973) is increasingly recognized as the most influential writer of the twentieth century. Sales of his books remain exceptionally high, and Middle-earth fan clubs flourish around the world. The massive success of the film versions made of The Lord of the Rings, and released between 2001 and 2003, have only added to his popularity.

Throughout his life, Tolkien was acutely aware of the power of myth in shaping society; so much so, that one of his earliest ambitions as a writer was to create a mythology for England. The Middle-earth of The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit was to serve as a stand-in for Britain and North-western Europe and is strongly based on a variety of influential literatures and beliefs, particularly the Celtic and Norse. Perilous Realms is the first book to focus consistently on the ways in which Tolkien balances these two ancient cultures and unites them in a single literature. Renowned Tolkien scholar Marjorie Burns also investigates the ways Tolkien reconciled other oppositions, including paganism and Christianity, good and evil, home and wayside, war and peace, embellishment and simplicity, hierarchy and the common man.

Even those who do not know Beowulf or the Arthurian tales or northern European mythology come away from The Lord of the Rings with a feeling for Britain's historical and literary past. Those who recognize the sources behind Tolkien - and the skill with which he combines these sources - gain far more. Perilous Realms gives this advantage to all readers and provides new discoveries, including material from obscure, little-known Celtic texts and a likely new source for the name `hobbit.' It is truly essential reading for Tolkien fans.

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HIGHLY recommended book - PERILOUS REALMS.......2007-07-31

Here's a book any serious reader of Tolkien ought to read. What Burns does better than other critics is to show how Tolkien has a double way of looking at things. Her main topic is how Tolkien combines Norse and Celtic mythology in his fiction to make a mythology for England, but Burns also show how Tolkien maintains a balance between several other beliefs or viewpoints: war and peace, high ranking people and humble Hobbits, or the attractions of home and the appeal of the road.

Two chapters I particularly liked are "Iceland and Middle-earth" and "Eating, Devouring and Sacrifice." The first is an original study of how William Morris influenced Tolkien, especially in The Hobbit. The second shows how Tolkien uses the metaphor of eating throughout his fiction.

I do not understand how the other reader/critic of this book could possibly construe any PERILOUS REALMS as a rehash. They must not have read the same book. I found this book to be full of new information, new connections.

I HIGHLY recommend this book.

Rehash.......2007-04-26

If you know don't know anything about Norse or Celtic literature, then do not bother to read this book, because you have heard or can deduce nearly everything that this book contains.

I picked it up when trying to write a paper about Tolkien and Norse literature, and it basically says everything other earlier critics (Jane Chance, Tom Shippey, Heather O'Donahue, to name but a few) have written before. I must say that Tolkien's ties to Celtic literature in particular are tenuous, if just because there aren't many surviving Celtic poems/stories. The Norse connections are obvious ones like Gandalf = Odinn, which any student of medieval literature knows (or should know).

Again, if you do not know the difference between Grendel and Garm, then you will like this book. If you do, don't bother reading it.

WITHOUT APOLOGY.......2006-05-19

One of the finest characteristics of Tolkien's work is that it is easily as enjoyable to think about as it is to read. And despite the completeness, volume and excruciating detail of his literature, his work in particular exhibits a singular ability to create the desire for even more among his readers. Given the depth and range of Tolkien's legendarium connections and inferences fly in all directions and the concentration required in tracking them down and relating them to the work is obviously why they call it Tolkien Scholarship. Consequently, there is almost no shortage of books, critical and scholarly works available to those interested in making the kind of connections capable of greatly expanding their appreciation and comprehension of Middle-earth, its sources, intricacies, meaning, philosophy, structure and context. And "Perilous Realms" is one of the finest.

Marjorie Burns has accomplished something a bit rare for readers of Tolkien. This is a book that remains inviting and accessible without sacrificing any intellectual weight. Her focus on linking narrative sources of "The Silmarillion", "The Hobbit" and "The Lord of the Rings" to Celtic and Norse mythologies does not narrow the field -- this approach proves more than adequate to the task of bringing the vastness of her subject within reach.

But there remains a nagging sense of Apologia, especially in her chapter on the technique Tolkien uses to add dimension to his principal characters. Here, as with the work of Shippey and others, the reader can't help but get the sense that there's some element geared at the appeasement of mainstream literature and literary critics who so often dismiss Tolkien's work, in many cases unread. Burns' critical insights are strong enough without the seemingly obligatory nod to those literati who choose, simply on the basis of their personal preference, to remain blind and deaf to Tolkien. Such critics' denial of the worth of this work isn't based on literary criteria anyway. So it's safe to assume they'll remain unswayed, whether they become aware of the intricacy and depth of these works or not. With or without them, Tolkien's work is hardly short of either advocates or legitimacy.

That said, Burns' language remains concise, her presentation remains linear even through the often less-than-linear ambles that make much of Tolkien so compelling. Her writing favors clarity over the overtly technical. And, perhaps most importantly, her insights actually highly original, their exposition extremely convincing. This book complements and informs the content of many other works on Tolkien rather than merely burnishing already familiar ideas. Her ability to illuminate both the far-reaching and fundamental concepts within the literature makes this one of the most enjoyable and informative critical books you'll read on Tolkien's work.

Excellent book! A must read for Tolkien fans!.......2006-01-11

Much of the mythology that Tolkien created for England, in his novels, comes from the two backgrounds of Celtic and Norse. Burns' Perilous Realms, the first book of its kind, studies the ways in which the Norse and the Celtic influenced Tolkien's writings - a heck of a lot, mind you. Additionally, Burns brings together and discusses the many dualities that Tolkien shifted back and forth from throughout his novels (peace and war, pagan and Christianity, home and road, among a great many others). After reading this book, I appreciated the Lord of the Rings author all the more. And, in turn, reading this book made me really appreciate Burns as an author with her detailed, scholarly, yet friendly approach in Perilous Realms. I enthusiastically recommend this book. It's an essential read for any Tolkien fan. Fascinating and highly informative.

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I love it and use the learned content nearly everyday

Good teaching tool

a huge help

Great Idea but...

Product features unnecessary discipline

The Original 21 Rules of This House
Gregg Harris , and Josh Harris
Manufacturer: Noble Publishing Associates
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Binding: Paperback

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I love it and use the learned content nearly everyday.......2007-05-24

The 21 rules have been great. They're well stated and easy to remember. All we have to do is ask the kids (ages 6, 7, 9 and 11) 'What is rules #--?' based on the situation at hand and they are happy and proud they know the answer which seems to add the positive reinforcement aspect to correction. The repetition is great as children need LOTS of repetition when learning...'member reciting all those multiplication tables and spelling rules? Several of the rules are laid out, 'when you (do this) then you (do that)' The simple format gives a rhythmic sequence to follow making it a little easier for the kids to remember as well. Excellent product

As far as anyone being concerned as to a child's ability to memorize 21 short phrases...sit and listen to them as they quote whole scenes from movies or ramble off verse after verse of their favorite song. Memorization is also a skill we must develop if we are to improve. This is a great starting point for working on memorization with very young children.

I also suggest making LOTS of copies of the coloring pages...they color 'em over and over again and the more they look at those, the more it sinks in, even when they don't realize they're 'learning' anything just like coloring the same map over and over (repetition) it's also how my 6 year old son learned the names and locations of most of our great states. The coloring pictures they colored as we first went through the rules, we bound into booklets the younger kids are proud of and enjoy looking through.

Good teaching tool.......2007-02-05

This is a good book to make things clearer for children to understand.

It's made of material that will last. While I wish the rules weren't numbered, it is very basic and easy for kids to understand.
Most of the rules our kids have already learned, but the If I open it, I close it rule is posted all over our home!

a huge help.......2006-07-10

I ws suprised to find that this book is mostly a coloring book and alittle toward the religious side, HOWEVER, the change that I've seen take place in my family re incredible. My kids are 6 and 8 and these rules are a perfect guideline to better behaviour.

Great Idea but..........2006-07-03

First the positive. This is a great idea. I particularly like the pictures that you can color while you discuss the rule. The rules are also stated in a positive manner.

However, like another reviewer I would like to state that these rules are cumbersome and reptitive. Turn off what you turn on, shut what you open etc.

These have been used in our home and will be used in the future as my younger children grow up. They are used as discussion items for what the rules in our home are right now. Be obedient to your parents, don't create extra work for others, be respectful. These are some of our own family rules. And we use the coloring pages and 21 rules as examples of what we expect.

I would probably not pay the money for this book again. However, having it in our home is not a mistake and it has lent itself to our own home rules.

Product features unnecessary discipline.......2005-04-11

I thought all the rules were great. Although I was offended by the illustration for rule 21. The rule in itself is a good rule,"When we disobey or forget any of the 21 rules of this house, we accept discipline and instruction," but the illustration featured a young boy sitting on his dad's lap with a paddle in his father's hand. This kind of discipline is not allowed in our house and I do not think that it is appropriate to expose children to this kind of abuse. I quickly sent it back because I didn't even want it in my house. I just wanted to warn people before they bought this product.

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This exciting collection of healthy recipes shows how to make delicious meals for any occasion using a variety of fruits, vegetables, pasta, rice, beans and grains. The book features over 75 dishes, from soups and appetizers to simple salads and light me

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Simple Low Fat Step-By-Step

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FitKid7- 7 Simple Steps for a Fit & Healthy Child!

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6 stars

FitKid7- 7 Simple Steps for a Fit & Healthy Child!
Nutritional Consultant Sirkka Wolke
Manufacturer: FitKid7.com
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0646470906

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FitKid7 is guaranteed to help children lose weight and/or get fit! The bonus is that children who live healthily tend to sleep better, have fewer behavior problems, experience less illness and are able to concentrate better in school! The FitKid7 book contains- 7 Simple Steps for a Fit & Healthy Child. Looks into reasons of why kids are unfit &/or overweight. How to get our kids on board to make the positive changes. Harmful Food Additives List. Shopping List. Great Ideas for Meals & Snacks. Recipes. 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed.

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6 stars.......2007-08-22

Fitkid7 is a great book on childhood fitness & health. It covers the issues of exercising, healthy eating and much much more.

I found it was easy to read (unlike a few others I've tried).

I love all the sections on Recipies, Shopping lists, meal ideas etc.

I would recommend FitKid7 to anyone looking for a book on kid's health. Your kids would love to read it just as I have.

Sirkka Wolke has done a great job on this one.****** 6 stars from me!

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Cool pictures, nice history.......2005-11-17

Hamburger Heaven is a blast to the past, when there were Drive-Ins instead of drive-throughs. Starting with the history of the hamburgers as it related to the Tartars and brings it into the 70's, 80's and then 90's. It reports on the glory days of the Hamburger, when McDonald's was in it's infancy and there were far more unique chains than we can dream of today.

The history of the hamburger is much richer than most could imagine, and Tennyson does a wonderful job of exploring the past. Presented not only with facts, but with pictures, he does a wonderful job of showing the past so it's not only interesting, but nostalgic.

I love the fact that he is clearly enamored with his subject, and I love all the older graphics and pictures depicting the chains we have lost along the way. My only complaint about the book, and the reason that it got 4 stars instead of 5, was he doesn't talk about the excellent, out of the way places still open! Yes, he has two pages of addresses in the back, but only addresses. He doesn't tell us anything about these places, about what makes their burgers special. I would have really liked that.

The only other thing I want to say is that Tennyson is a graphic designer, and that does show. There are equal numbers of pages dedicated to graphics as there are to words, and sometimes the words are crowded by the graphics.

Over all, though, a nice, charming book.

Hamburger Heaven is Heaven.......2002-02-09

If you like hamburgers and nostalgia like me, you will love the book Hamburger Heaven. I've literally spent hours flipping through this book. Sometimes I just look at the picture and other times I have read the whole book over. Who ever knew there was such a rich history behind the common hamburger?

This book is great for the coffee table too, and it has been the source of countless conversations with my friends who just happened to pick it up.

You Have to Feel it..........2000-11-27

Hamburger Heaven is a delight. Five Stars isn't nearly enough to rate this eloquent, visually brilliant, ode to the nexus mundi of fast food gastranomies.

All aspects of Hamburger evolution are included here - the early, hotly-disputed origins of the beloved patty; the concomitant rise of the hamburger and the highway; the first real chains; the evolution of McDonald's, Burger King, and other current hamburger giants; and everything in between.

Moreover, the book is worth the price for the illustrations alone!

For anyone who appreciates the sheer nostalgia of burgers - the ads they spawned, the intimate connection between hamburgers and the ascendancy of the automobile and the simply delicious fusion of fast-food culinary genius, architectural treasures (in the form of early diners and drive-ins) and the thousand-and-one ways in which the almighty hamburger has changed our lives - this is THE historical record.

Read it with relish!

AllaboutBurgers and More!.......2000-09-22

From it's inauspicious beginnings in the late 19th Century in America, this book follows the burger craze from it's supposed creation at the 1904 World's Fair through the present day.

You'll find out how the architecture of burger stands was both a reflection of and inspiration for the development of 20th Century American pop culture.

Every successful "hamburg" purveyor had its imitators, but the author shows how the rise of the "Big Boy" chain was an important predecessor of today's omnipresent McDonald's, Burger King's, Wendy's, et al.

The book is marinated with vintage photos, and concludes that America is still in love with the "slider" as evidenced by the Checkers chain's success.

If you're looking for a book on the history of the Wurlitzer adorned diners of the Art Deco era, this isn't the one. But this is a great book for people who want to know if there was life before Mickey D's two all beef patties, special sauce, lettuce, cheese, pickles, onions on a sesame seed bun.

A fun and quick read that you'll love to share with children and grandchildren alike.

Excellent book!!!.......1997-10-17

Hello, my name is Wayne Henderson and I am the author of 8, going on 10 books on petroleum collectibles and the history of service stations and gasoline marketing. I am also a publisher of nostalgia books, and a collectibles magazine, and when I read Hamburger Heaven, I found it to be an absolutely fascinating look at the cultural icons all around us...fast food restaurants. Since I have been so deeply involved in other "roadside" Americana, I've always been interested in other "roadside" interest books. Folks, this is one of the best. And a note to the author...If you see this, I have some information that may be of interest. E-Mail me at PCMPublishing@worldnet.att.net. Thanks! It's a great book!

Hamburger Heaven The Illustrated History of the Hamburger

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Hamburger Heaven The Illustrated History of the Hamburger
Tennyson Jeffrey
Manufacturer: Hyperion
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how to make candles

Beginner's Guide to Candlemaking
David Constable
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Book Description

David Constable illustrates simple projects to show how easy it is to make beautiful classic candles, spiral candles, colored candles, container candles, perfumed flower candles and floating candles.

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how to make candles.......1999-02-17

what do you need to make candle

Book Description

Selling Graphic Design shows designers, or anyone selling design, the best ways to find clients, develop lasting relationships with them, and maximize sales. It explains how to write effective proposals, offer the right design solutions, and provide services to fit a client's needs and budget. Also included are tips on pricing, billing, portfolios, promotion and networking, turning low budgets into successful projects, specific markets designers may not be aware of, helpful glossaries of terms and trade customs, and a list of professional organizations and publications.

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correction needed.......2001-01-05

I was happy to see there is such a high rating on my book but please note that you have mixed in 2 reviews of Don Sparkman's book in with my reviews. Many Thanks, Roz Goldfarb

It is the best book on graphical design that I have read.......2000-09-07

THIS IS AN IMPERFECT ENGLISH TRANSLATION OF AN EARLIER REVIEW OF THIS BOOK (TRANSLATED BY BABELFISH, then from Babelfish):

I had the opportunity to read this book while studying the field of graphic design, and it seems to me that it is an excellent book. Anyone interested in graphic design should read it. Personally, I recommend this book to all aspiring designers, since it will not only help them open doors at the firms they are interested in working at, but also in finishing up their studies in their field. It is a book that really teaches to us to be graphic designers and not just in name. I hope that you enjoy this book as much as I did...

Es el mejor libro para diseñadores que he leído.......1999-03-09

Tuve la oportunidad de leer este libro mientras estudio la carrera de diseño gráfico, y me parece que es un excelente libro, que todos los interesados en el área del diseño gráfico deberían de leerlo, personalmente recomiendo este libro como parte de la formación de todos los aspirantes a diseñadores, ya que este les ayudará y tal vez les abra las puertas de muchas organizaciones en las que les interese laborar, ya sea durante sus estudio o al finalizar la carrera. Es un libro que realmente nos enseña a ser diseñadores gráficos y no quedarnos tan sólo con el titulo en la mano, nos enseña a pensar como el patrón, que quiere y que espera de nosotros. Espero que disfruten este libro tanto como yo lo disfrute...

Atte.

Una aspirante a diseñador gráfico

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Hot Seat with Wally George, a Eulogy for "Mr. America"..........2007-08-19

Evocation: I first became acquainted with The Wally George Show when I was in High School, on UHF's KDOC Channel 56 Los Angeles {a station which preserves timeless favorites}, which was re-airing episodes of Dark Shadows at the time, when I saw a commercial for the program, airing at 11pm on Saturday nights, so I decided to tune in. His demeanor was amusing, yelling and insulting guests was his schtick, and even though he addressed what was to be the subject of the show, he always turned it into a verbal shouting match with an audience of mostly drunken supporters shouting "Wally! Wally!", hardly letting the guest get a word in edge-wise, and when they did, they were often called "idiots", "morons", or if female, the ubiquitous "bimbo" was often used, which was also repeated by the belligerent and enebriated crowd. He was typified as the raucus Conservative with the American flag, an enlarged photo of The Challenger, and John Wayne on the rickety baby-blue cubicle-like backdrop enfolding around his desk, upon which was always that apple-boysenberry juice in his mug. It was not a show for serious consideration, but purely for entertainment purposes. His co-host included a yes-man named "David Kennedy" who actually did interject relatively cohesive commentary from time to time.

Of note, his guests have included billboard-queen "Angelyne", Racist Tom Metzger and son, Rick Dees {a long-standing "feud" resulted in which one day as a guest George 'broke' a prop chair over his back, as well as having a pie-throwing episode}, fellow Conservative-loudmouth poseur Morton Downey Jr. {who owes his momentary fame to George, and whom he also had an ongoing "feud" with}, some regulars who appeared with various agendas and cardboard props which were frequently torn from their hands, ripped to pieces and thrown over George's shoulders, members of Heavy Metal band "Dagahoggit" {said to mean "castration by teeth"}, Rebel-Rebel, The Mentors, and Radio Werewolf, along with a slew of strippers, male and female wrestlers {most times actually becoming involved in staged mud-wrestling}, and even a Wally George impersonator at one point {the 'real' Wally George was predictably removed by the resident 'security guards' therein}.

During his tenure, George cameoed in several films including "A Nightmare of Elm Street 5", "Repossessed" {a hilarious parody of 'The Exorcist' starring Leslie Nielson & Linda Blair}, "Club Fed", and "Grunt: The Wrestling Movie", among others. He also eventually wrote a book entitled "The Father of Combat Television", and was even featured as the subject on E!'s "True Hollywood Story" at one time, which has slipped into obscurity.

Also of note, his estranged daughter happens to be actress Rebecca Demornay {Risky Business, The Hand That Rocks The Cradle}, who wanted little to nothing to do with her father.

Eventually, George began playing re-runs of his show which included daily monologues in which one could perceive his increasing physical deterioration, yet he persisted almost until his last days. He occasionally had guests on, mostly consisting of sponsors. He also hosted a radio show for a time, which was much more of the same, for it went on for several hours. Within the last month, a message came up asking viewers to pray for him in his failing health. And now it seems that most traces of his show have been seemingly wiped out, even on the web, which began with the abrupt removal of Hot Seat from the airwaves altogether, without so much as a word of warning.

Through all of this Wally George was essentially a performer, and with that in mind, one could overlook the sometimes absurd antics and attempted 'seriousness' he tried to assert during some commentaries. Love him, hate him, or indifferent about him, he sure was amusing, And for that amusement, the program is missed.

He is survived by daughters Rebecca Demornay, Holly George, and a questionable young ex-wife often shown as part of the crew.

Note: This Evocation was written largely because of sudden inspiration, the relative obscurity of this entertainer, the sad obfuscation of information, and the preservation of this segment of the "Schlock" genre. For the purposes of evocative entertainment, this series should be made available on DVD.

Meretricious nonsense........2005-09-03

It has always fascinated me how these radical right yahoos, who drip poison with their every public utterance, can fall back on what good Christians they are and how much they love their families. From George and Pyne to Downey and Limbaugh and down, they act in the most unChristian like manner possible as long as there are political points to score and ratings to be had, then try to convince the throng they're really swell fellows after all. George's book is part and parcel of this, and while it is not awfully written, it tells the Big Lie: that even though George was one of the first footsoldiers that led to the corruption of public discourse in America, he didn't really mean it like that.

Sorry, but if I am going to read metretricious, self-justifying twaddle, at least I'll read some with genuine historical import; Mein Kampf is about that speed.

An Outstanding Book, His Views, His Belief.......2004-03-14

A very interesting book, could not stop reading untill it was finished. His Views, and His Belief, was main part of the book that held my intrest. His TV show "Hot Seat" was always very good, and if you did not believe in his theory, well you either was disconnected or thrown off the show.

The Father of Combat TV shows his softer side........2003-10-10

After leaving the funeral of Wally George in Garden Grove, CA, I was given a copy of his autobiography. "How interesting could it be?", I thought. But as I skimmed through the pages, I found myself immersed by the tale, in Wally's own words, of a man who, while combative in front of the camera, was one of soft-heartedness and dedication to family and faith. While he boasts of his accomplishments, he expresses his deepest hurts with narrative clarity. He tells of his combats, and friendships, with past guests on his show "Hot Seat". He holds nothing back about his political views. His solid Christian faith weaves its way through the text. His love for his children is penned with emotion. From the pride in his son Kerry to his joy with daughter Holly, and the hole left in his heart by his broken relationship with oldest daughter, Rebecca De Mornay.

I can't believe I would recommend this as a read, but I highly do. And don't be surprised if your eyes become a bit watery here and there.

Well written book!!.......2003-02-27

I like how this book was written. Wally George is a very good person in general. His life is a very unique and interesting one. If you want to know more about him, get this book!

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