Leviathan Three

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Leviathan Three is the third volume in the World Fantasy Award and British Fantasy Award finalist Ministry of Whimsy's Leviathan series. Twenty-seven beautifully surreal stories, informed by the exotic, yet infused with clear, controlled prose, give even the most voracious reader of the sublime an abundant feast of words and images. The tales are, by turns, experimental, traditional, uplifting, and mischievous. From the early decadent works of Gautier and Gourmont to experimental fictions by such established writers as Rikki Ducornet, Brian Evenson, Carol Emshwiller, and Michael Moorcock, to fresh perspectives from up-and-coming writers James Bassett, Brendan Connell, and Michael Cisco, Leviathan 3 fullfills the expectations created by prior volumes, while further exploring the expanse of convulsive beauty. Zoran Zivkovic's "Library" story suite, or short novel, provides the impetus and frame for the anthology, as each Library story is followed by a series of thematically similar selections. Zivkovic, a highly-respected Yugoslavian writer, has reached new heights of metafiction, intellectual play, and emotional resonance with these stories about books.

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Interesting reading.......2005-09-16

Some of the fiction is way out there and hard to understand but for the most part it's interesing reading, some really great stories, quite a mix

Fantasy isn't dead.......2002-05-02

This is a Pandora's box of a book. Open it up and you'll be amazed. Every approach to imaginative fiction from Zoran
Zivkovic's brilliant Library stories, a Michael Moorcock Jerry
Cornelius story which reads like today's news, Jeffrey Ford,
Scott Thomas, Tamar Yellin -- the list goes on and on. Remy de
Gourmont and Theophile Gautier translated classics. Nothing less than a gold mine. I haven't read every story yet, but the standard is the highest, the variety the richest. I got this for the Moorcock material (I'm a rabid fan) but was amazed at the variety and quality of everything I've read. I would not have believed such a collection possible in this day and age. It makes you realise just how unadventurous mainstream publishers are and how many good writers there are in today's America (and
Europe). It has changed my whole understanding of the state of
modern imaginative fiction. Leviathan 3 is a benchmark. Nobody who loves genuinely original literary fiction will regret getting this box of delights.

Divining China's Future.(Book Review) : An article from: World Policy Journal

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Divining China's Future.(Book Review) : An article from: World Policy Journal
Scott Kennedy
Manufacturer: World Policy Institute
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Title: Divining China's Future.(Book Review)
Author: Scott Kennedy
Publication: World Policy Journal (Refereed)
Date: December 22, 2004
Publisher: World Policy Institute
Volume: 21 Issue: 4 Page: 77(9)

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Three downloadables from Hoover.(Leviathan: The Growth of Local Government and the Erosion of Liberty )(Book Review): An article from: Regulation

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Three downloadables from Hoover.(Leviathan: The Growth of Local Government and the Erosion of Liberty )(Book Review): An article from: Regulation
Richard L. Gordon
Manufacturer: Cato Institute
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Digital

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This digital document is an article from Regulation, published by Cato Institute on December 22, 2004. The length of the article is 2068 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: Three downloadables from Hoover.(Leviathan: The Growth of Local Government and the Erosion of Liberty )(Book Review)
Author: Richard L. Gordon
Publication: Regulation (Refereed)
Date: December 22, 2004
Publisher: Cato Institute
Volume: 27 Issue: 4 Page: 73(3)

Article Type: Book Review

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Raised by smart, language-using wolves, far from humans, then brought back to the court of Hawk Haven, young Firekeeper had to learn to cope with human society. Fortunately, for one raised amidst intelligent pack animals, the intrigues of humans are neither complex nor wholly unfamiliar.Now Melina Shield, the beautiful, unscrupulous, and thoroughly discredited sorceress whose power-hungry intrigues have already made so much trouble for Firekeeper, has once more used her power to cloud men's minds, and has induced the ruler of New Kelvin to marry her. This is bad news on a lot of fronts.It's particularly bad news for Firekeeper. Melina hasn't abandoned her schemes to gain power through the use of forbidden ancient sorcery. And the leaders of the royal beasts who watch over this world have given Firekeeper--and her intelligent wolf companion Blind Seer--the responsibility for stopping her.

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Great read.......2007-02-20

Well written with great character development. Am currently re-reading it in anticipation of starting the next two books in this series. I'm amazed at how well it holds my attention the second time through. The wealth of details which were forgotten by me make it a great read again. One of the top ten authors in my book.

A good series, but treading water in this one.......2005-11-16

Firekeeper is back in her third adventure. The strengths of the earlier volumes, strong characters in an interesting setting, are back, but the 'been there, done that' feeling in this book is too strong to recommend it for me.

In this book, Firekeeper returns to the same place (the capital of the neighboring kingdom of New Kelvin) with pretty much the same companions, to fight the same villain as in the previous installment. Why Firekeeper and her companions are able to return safely to New Kelvin when the authorities there know that they are responsible for the death of a Kelvinese and have guessed that they stole priceless artifacts is never adequately explained, but exactly what they plan to do when they get there isn't very well explained either.

A subplot involving a new human settlement at the site of the old Bardenville settlement that Firekeeper came from has potential, but doesn't really emerge. It seems to be intended mainly to set up a villain for a future sequel.

There is some interesting exploration of the culture and politics of New Kelvin. But the characters don't advance very much at all. Overall, I found this book mostly a disappointment after enjoying Lindskold's earlier work.

It drags a bit, but great story anyway!.......2004-08-31

OK, it could have been paced faster; some times I just wanted to yell get on with it! Yet, in the end the suspense was good and the ending great; setting up for the next Firekeeper yarn. Will Elise marry Doc? What about the evil queen in the Isles? All sorts of stuff can happen. She had to leave some stuff for the next book.

Keep on Reading. . ........2003-11-14

I'm having a hard time deciding whether I liked the first book in this series or this one, but so far all the books are wonderful.
Part of the conflict in this book revolves around the villain, Melina Shield, who has just been wedded to the monarch of New Kelvin. The other major conflict that progresses the plot is the madness of Citrine, which presumalby will be cured if she can confront her mother, who caused her to be traumatized to the point of insanity. All of the main characters from the first two books are there to contribute (on varying levels; Sir Jared and Elise hardly do anything).
There have been complaints that there is little character deleopment in this book. This isn't entirely true. Firekeeper has some very complicated mental issues to deal with, Edlin matures a lot, and Citrine learns how she can fit herself into the world.
Overall, this is a true page-turner, with all the riveting plot twists and wonderful prose you can expect from Jane Lindskold. If another one of these books comes out, I'd definetly read it!

Another Great Adventure.......2003-10-07

Dragons continues the story of Melina vs. Firekeeper, but as with all the Firekeeper novels, it's more than just "good vs. evil." It's also about levels and layers of political intrigue - and this time, not just between the assorted human kingdoms. The wise wolves that raised Firekeeper have kingdoms of their own, and now their council is getting into the act. Once again, the plot twists and turns unexpectedly, with the fates of individual characters and whole kingdoms in doubt up to the last breathlessly turned page.

Dragons of Despair (Dragonlance module DL1)

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Enjoy it as a classic movie
Lavish introduction to the Dragonlance Saga

Dragons of Despair (Dragonlance module DL1)
Tracy Hickman
Manufacturer: T S R
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0880380861

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Enjoy it as a classic movie.......2006-01-10

Dragonlance is the classic 80's campaign for D&D. It is the occasion for you to enjoy this beautiful saga.

Dragons of Despair is the beginning if the saga. Heroes gather after long wanderings at Solace, the small city build of their childhood. They're going to meet 2 new fellows who bring the first clue about the lost gods of the world. An incredible journey should conduct the PCs to the sunken city of Xak Tsaroth. At the same time, tales of war and slaughter come from north along with streams of refugees. Rumors tell that Dragons are rising in the skies again...

Lavish introduction to the Dragonlance Saga.......2000-04-30

The DL series was a huge leap forward for TSR - these modules featured a new emphasis on drama and storytelling that made the gaming MUCH more fun and involved for the PCs and the DM. Of course, at heart, being TSR modules from the 80s, they're still dungeon crawls! In this chapter, the heroes must come to grips with a grim new world where dragons no longer exist, gold is worthless, and the gods themselves have forsaken mortals, and clerics are powerless... a classic of dark adventure for levels 4-6.

DUNGEONS OF DESPAIR (Advanced Dungeons & Dragons)

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Toadkiller Dawg says: A Handy Collection for Low-Level PCs
It's okay

DUNGEONS OF DESPAIR (Advanced Dungeons & Dragons)
Inc. TSR
Manufacturer: Wizards of the Coast
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Binding: Paperback

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Toadkiller Dawg says: A Handy Collection for Low-Level PCs.......1999-08-31

Dungeons of Despair is an anthology of seven scenarios written for low-level PCs and previously published in Dungeon magazine. Three of the scenarios have a strong Celtic/British Isles flavor to them and this may be a plus if they are to be used for the same group of PCs but will require some revision if the campaign culture is markedly different. Be warned that at least one of the scenarios relies heavily on Celtic lore to make the plot work.

The quality of the stories is uneven, but none of the chapters could be described as less than average. "The Moor-Tomb Map", a classic low-level treasure hunt adventure, is probably the best of the lot, but Willie Walsh's "Cauldron of Plenty" and "Caermor" by Nigel D. Findley have much to recommend. The remaining stories could use stronger development, one is really no more than a random encounter in the woods, but two of them manage to deal with unusual monsters in interesting ways and there is an excellent description of the personality and powers of the boggle.

The scenarios are all fairly short and, with the exception of "Moor-Tomb", can probably be completed in a single gaming session. Anyone that DMs for players with low-level PCs will likely find the product useful, assuming that is, that they don't have the originals lying around somewhere in a stack of old Dungeon magazines.

It's okay.......1999-04-15

This book is nice to have around but its not a must for DMs. The adventure's seem meaningless and it's probably not worth getting if you have a good imagination.

Wolf Captured & Dragon of Despair ( Set of 2 Books )

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Wolf Captured & Dragon of Despair ( Set of 2 Books )
Jane Lindskold
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ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Mass Market Paperback
ASIN: B000UFMTZO

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Dragon of Despair :Wolfs Eyes 3
Jane Lindskold
Manufacturer: TOR BOOKS ST MARTINS MASS
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Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000Q1HTWU

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Tregonsee saves the Galaxy

Lensman From Rigel

Okay, but not nearly so good as the original author

almost as good as the EESmith originals

almost as good as the EESmith originals

Lensman From Rigel: Second Stage Lensman Trilogy, Vol. 2
David A. Kyle
Manufacturer: Red Jacket Press
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Second Stage Lensmen (The Lensman Series, Book 5)

ASIN: 0974889563

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In his second novel building upon E.E. "Doc" Smith's original Lensmen series, David A. Kyle continues his explorations into the three non-human Second Stage Lensmen. Lensman from Rigel focuses on the enigmatic Tregonsee, the Rigellian head of S.I.S., the Galactic Patrol's Secret Intelligence Services, and one of the greatest strategists ever to wear a Lens of the Arisians.

Following the events of The Dragon Lensman (the first book in the "Second Stage Lensman" Trilogy), Tregonsee is made violently aware of a deadly new threat to the forces of Civilization when he is targeted for assassination by an unknown power capable of precisely controlling hyperspatial tubes -- portals that fold the fabric of space-time itself to make possible instantaneous, untraceable transportation anywhere in the universe. This feat is beyond any technology known to Civilization, and at a stroke it renders nearly every existing security measure obsolete. Though he survives the attempt, Tregonsee acts quickly to spread news of his death to try and lure the conspirators into the open. But even before he can put his plan into action, five of Civilization's greatest scientists are kidnapped through the same hyperspatial tubes -- only to be quickly returned, seemingly unharmed but with their brains obviously manipulated. The scientists' specialties? Hyperspace, vortices, and black holes. As more reports come in from Tregonsee's intelligence network, it soon becomes clear that the Galactic Patrol and all of Civilization is in even greater danger than it first appeared -- now they face the possibility of black holes being sent down tubes as targeted weapons!

While Tregonsee and the other Second Stage Lensmen begin mounting their defense and planning their response to this growing menace, a lower-level Patrol technician named Benson "D.D." Cloudd is about to bring them a vital piece of the puzzle. Hunting a mysterious plague of mechanical probes that have been appearing throughout the galaxy, Cloudd manages to capture a piece of a "mother ship" with several intact probes within. What he discovers next leads him into the inner circle of Tregonsee and his ultra-secret Special Mission Forces, where preparations are underway to follow the trails of the attackers back to their source.

For Cloudd and Tregonsee, that means a fateful mission to the planet Tanse and its mysterious Moon of Lost Souls, where roiling hurricanes of psychic energy rage, ready to destroy the minds of any who attempt to land on its surface. Behind this shield, awaiting discovery, is the key to all that Tregonsee has uncovered -- a secret that can either save Civilization, or destroy an entire galaxy!

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Tregonsee saves the Galaxy.......2007-02-07

The new Lensman has to find himself inorder to save the Patrol. Doc Smith is smiling.

Lensman From Rigel.......2007-01-12

I bought as many of this series as I could find. My husband remembered reading this in his younger years and still enjoys them today.

Okay, but not nearly so good as the original author.......2006-11-05

Because I loved the original Lensman series so much, I was somewhat disappointed in this book. The plot itself seemed weak, and the story was told very slowly. I completed the book, but, for me, it was a very difficult read.
Do not buy this book with the expectation that you will get the same feeling that you did from the original series, becasue you will not.

almost as good as the EESmith originals.......2000-10-30

If you are like me, you were disappointed that E.E.Smith only wrote seven Lensman books. For years, I didn't know that there were three other books. All of Smith's books were written primarily from the point of view of the Human Lensman. By the time you got to the Gray Lensman and Second Stage Lensmen books, the plots concentrated around Kinnison, the first of the Second Stagers.

David Kyle has filled the void by writing three books, each one from the point of view of each of the other Second Stage Lensmen, Worsel (Dragon); Nadreck (Z) and Tregonsee (Rigel), the order I suggest you read them in.

Though the books are slightly less satisfying than the originals, they are still great reading. I suspect that my lesser satisfaction comes from the alien points of view, which makes the character harder to understand.

I do suggest, however, that you read Dragon first, then Z second, as Z builds on some of the events of Dragon, then, of course, read Rigel.

If you love E.E.Smith's books, as I do, then definitely read David Kyle's three Lensman books, written from the points of view of the other three Second Stage Lensmen.

John Knoderer

almost as good as the EESmith originals.......2000-10-30

I do suggest, however, that you read Dragon first, then Z second, as Z builds on some of the events of Dragon, then, of course, read Rigel.

If you love E.E.Smith's books, as I do, then definitely read David Kyle's three Lensman books, written from the points of view of the other three Second Stage Lensmen.

John Knoderer

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Forgiveness is indeed a hard road. Fortunately, author Kent Nerburn has the grit to face it head on, inspiring forgiveness even as he acknowledges all the human horrors that seem impossible to forgive. Nerburn is not a preacher speaking from the distant pulpit, he is an accessible narrator speaking from life experience with as much honesty, wisdom, and compassion as he can muster. He tells stories of raw, seemingly unforgivable acts--a drunken father diminishing his daughters, the devastating effects of the Exxon Valdez oil spill, his 90-year-old mother-in-law withering in excruciating pain while bureaucrats deny her medical care, a chained and abused spotted puppy.

Within these stories Nerburn bushwhacks paths of forgiveness. He shows us when forgiveness requires blind faith, when it demands an act of bravery, when it boils down to forgiveness of self, when it requires a search--finding that small beam of light in a bleak and dense jungle of rage and grief. This books reads like a conversation between friends (although it weights heavily toward Christianity) and is especially appropriate for readers who are grappling with rage, despair, and the challenge of forgiveness. --Gail Hudson

Book Description

Kent Nerburn writes, "Forgiveness cannot be a disengaged, pastel emotion. It must be muscular. It requires action. It is called forth in the bloodiest of human circumstances, and needs to stand against the strongest winds of human rage and hate." Calm Surrender takes readers on a moving, poignantly written journey toward such forgiveness. Nerburn recounts the experiences of a woman mistreated by the U.S. healthcare system, a Native American watching the old ways die, and a mother singing over the grave of her young son. He urges readers to maintain a forgiving heart in the midst of a world where cruelty, tragedy, and sadness abound.

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Neither a treatise nor a Hallmark greeting card.......2006-11-09

I will admit that there are indeed parts of this narrative that verge on the touchy-feely characteristics of our superficial Hallark-esque society's engagement with all things spiritual. However, I think that if the reader concentrates on the essence of Kent Nerburn's message that forgiveness needs to be an intentional act, I think that the stories--despite their occasional floridity--are worthy in depicting the need for forgiveness and forgiving. As a Dakota (Sioux) person, I was especially struck by the chapter "The Message Tree," in which the author looks at the instances of internalized oppression and the ultimate need by the "victim" to become liberated (and liberator) by the intentional act of forgiving. Ultimately, this is a book worth reading and keeping.

A Let Down.......2002-04-26

This book was a real disappointment. The overall point of the book was well recieved and enjoyable but poorly written. Unfortunately, the book came off to often as a very long Hallmark card. There are some very good points, but the overall sound and feel is something like this: "Life is good, but life can be bad. What do we do when life is bad, how do we forgive? Here is a story... You can see, from the story, that life is pretty and forgiveness is like leaf or a stream or like the wind, blah blah blah." That may sound harsh, but I am being honest. I think that there should been more time spent on actual intelligent discussion of forgiveness rather than sappy descriptions of nature and melancholy anecdotes. I guess I just expected more from someone with a Ph.D. The book was 95% fluff and 5% meat. I, personally, would not waste my time.

Good Book.......2000-11-12

This is a good book on forgiveness and how difficult it is at times. I would also recommend the book An Encounter With A Prophet for some powerful ways to achieve forgiveness.

clear thoughts on a complex topic.......2000-05-06

When I saw that Kent had written a book on forgiveness I was concerned. There are so many books that confuse forgiveness with forgetting and equate forgiveness with turning away from the cruelty in the world. I was hoping that he wouldn't go for such easy answers. Boy, was I right. He didn't disappoint me. He wrote about hard, hard moments in everyday life. He just took me along with him and made me look at the confusion surrounding all our ordinary lives. If he can find a wise way to talk about forgiveness when he sees a woman reading a book to the grave of her dead child, then he can talk to me about forgiveness. And that's just what he did. Buy it. You won't be sorry.

An eloquent and beautiful book.......2000-04-20

Forgiveness is perhaps the most difficult thing to actually pull-off in life, but in this book Kent Nerburn has given us several portraits of how it is done. Calm Surrender joins Kent's earlier books of Great Guidance, and together they comprise a wonderful library of wisdom and courage, strength and perserverence. The books are small, compact and beautiful to behold; what they contain is timeless and nearly priceless. May this one - and all of his others - be read far and wide!

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Take it from Chris, that guy next to Regina

Take it from Chris, the guy who helps Regina

I can't live without this cookbook!

good but not perfect

Regina's the BEST!

Regina's Vegetarian Table : Over 200 Full-Flavored and Easy-To-Prepare Recipes
Regina Campbell
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ASIN: 0761506977
Release Date: 1998-03-04

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Regina Campbell has taken the 90s to heart and opted for a multimedia assault on vegetarian cuisine. Her new cookbook, Regina's Vegetarian Table, follows on the heels of the acclaimed PBS show of the same name, and of "Vegetarian in the Kitchen," her weekly column for the Sacramento Bee. While the new book is not an official companion volume to the television show (posing the classic chicken or egg conundrum, but in a vegetarian sense), the series is based on recipes from the book. Campbell's approach to her book is based on her own simple and self-proclaimed philosophy: "Enjoy!" and "Simplicity is the key." The result is a cookbook with enough diversity to appeal to vegetarians and non-vegetarians alike.

Instead of the tofu, tempeh and soy milk recipes that seem to dominate many vegetarian cookbooks, Campbell opts for refreshing and unique diversity. Try the Smoked Mushroom Medley Lasagna, or the Orange Carrot Souffle for exciting new twists on old themes. For sometime vegetarians who like at least the thought of meat in their cooking, the chapter on soy cooking will prime the imagination. The Not-so-sloppy Joes and Tempeh Tacos are a healthy and delicious alternative to the original dishes. All the recipes are designed with the home chef in mind. The book opens with a short primer on common ingredients in vegetarian cooking, along with advice on cooking oils and recommended cooking methods. Throughout the book, shortcuts are offered wherever possible and many recipes contain notes on ingredients and possible substitutions for hard-to-find vegetarian items. In a delightful added feature, Campbell has wine expert David E. Berkley offer suggestions with each recipe, offering an excellent blend of good wine and great food. --Mark O. Howerton

Book Description

Regina Campbell's philosophy of dining is simple: Enjoy!

For over eight years she has been developing her recipes with one goal in mind: to make vegetarian cooking a pleasurable and practical reality for everyone to enjoy.

So she set out to create recipes that explode the myth that vegetarian cooking is a time-consuming hassle. By combining fresh ingredients with perfectly acceptable frozen and other convenient substitutes, she has perfected a 'real world' vegetarian cuisine that anyone can follow.

But here is the real surprise. These recipes are incredibly delicious! Regina is a wizard in the kitchen, and her recipes, while short on hassle, are long on flavor. Discover her magic touch on such dishes as Chilled Lemon-Rice Soup, Portabello Parasols, Cajun Cauliflower and Potatoes, and Thai Garlic Dip.

In addition to great recipes, Regina has filled her book with nutritional tables, culinary facts, and fascinating historical anecdotes.

About the Author

Regina Campbell is a cook, columnist, television producer, writer, and on-air personality who lives in Sacramento with her son, Stuart, and her bichon freise, Genie. Regina became a vegetarian in 1985 and began her culinary media career in 1992, writing "Vegetarian in the Kitchen," a weekly column for the Sacramento Bee. Her highly acclaimed cooking demonstrations on public television led to her own PBS television series, Regina's Vegetarian Table. The series is based on recipes from this book. She is currently writing a second volume, Regina's Vegetarian Table II: Great Vegetarian Cuisine of the World.

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Take it from Chris, that guy next to Regina.......2002-12-07

This is from Chris, the sometimes sous chef/helper/foil for Regina on her TV series. This cookbook isn't just for vegetarians (I'm not one). It's for anyone who likes good food. If you are an omnivore, this is the perfect book to provide great meals many times every week. You won't miss a thing. If you're a vegan, just substitute non-dairy alternatives. It can move you into new cuisines with ease, fill you up, keep you light, provide wide variety, and most are fun to prepare. I ate it while we taped it. I use the book constantly at home. This book takes vegetarian eating out of bland or boring and into great tasting, filling and fun.

Take it from Chris, the guy who helps Regina.......2002-12-07

This is from Chris, the sometimes sous chef/helper/foil for Regina on her TV series. This is the softcover version of Regina's first book, with all the same great recipes. This cookbook isn't just for vegetarians (I'm not one). It's for anyone who likes good food. If you are an omnivore, this is the perfect book to provide great meals many times every week. You won't miss a thing. If you're a vegan, just substitute non-dairy alternatives. It can move you into new cuisines with ease, fill you up, keep you light, provide wide variety, and most are fun to prepare. I ate it while we taped it. I use the book constantly at home. This book takes vegetarian eating out of bland or boring and into great tasting, filling and fun.

I can't live without this cookbook!.......2002-08-01

I highly recommend this cookbook. The recipes are quite simple to make and soooooo delicious. My two favorite things about this book is the recipes do not call for exotic ingredients, so I'm constantly referring to this for my daily cooking. And, I love the wine suggestions following each entree. I can hardly wait for her next book to come out. I own too many cookbooks, but this is the one I am constantly using on a daily basis. I can't live without it.

good but not perfect.......2001-11-19

This book is pretty good - there are a decent number of recipes that are delicious and have become a staple in my diet.

Standouts incode New England Risotto, Polenta Mexicana, Gumbo Stew (vegan) and Stuffed Zucchini Provencal.

However, there are a few problems:
1. too much dairy: I am not vegan, but after eating a few recipes from this book, I feel cheesed out. Many of the recipes are quite heavy. The Smoked Mushroom Lasagna, which many people rave about, was too greasy, cheesy, and rich for me.

2. Butter: Regina wrote this book during brief period in which people thought butter was healthier than margarine. Therefore margarine is never mentioned, only butter. Do I really need to use so much butter?

3. Instruction problems/omissions/vagueness: Sometimes, Regina forgets to mention where a certain ingredient comes in - it's in the list, but never mentioned in the text. So you have to guess. Also, she says "add seasoning to taste" often. I wish she would provide a range, since I have no idea.

4. Recipes take more time than one would expect: The blurb on the jacket implies this is a good book for busy people ("She has found wonderful shortcuts" "without going to time-consuming extremes"), however, most of the recipes take plenty of time to make. I mostly use this book for weekend cooking.

This book would be more useful if there were estimated preparation times for each recipe.

5. There is no vegan recipe index, although I've seen this in several other cookbooks.

Faults aside, this is still a good book to have, as long as you are not vegan.

Another nice aspect is the huge variety of cheeses used in the recipes. If you are curious about what other cheeses taste like and what they are used for, this cookbook will help you explore them - Gruyere, Edam, Smoked Gouda, Provolone, etc. You'll wonder why so many people limit themselves to American, Cheddar and Mozarella.

Regina's the BEST!.......2001-07-08

After trying Regina's Herbed Ravioli Soup for the first time, I was floored at how good vegetarian could be. If this was vegetarian, I could easily convert. Well, I didn't convert, but I still grab Regina's book off the shelf from time to time, and I've never once been disappointed by a single recipe. Even my father, a devout carnivore, afraid to try new things, has always been pleased with Regina's fare. I can't wait for her second book to arrive! In the meantime, I highly recommend this book to anyone! You WON'T be disappointed!

Book Description

Until now, the rich textile tradition of the Ottoman Empire has rarely been been given the detailed consideration it deserves. Sumru Belger Krody here examines the practice of the intricate art of embroidery, which united the various ethnic and religious groups of the empire under a single aesthetic and gave rise to flowers of silk and gold that still enchant our imagination.

The Imperial City of Istanbul was the seat of power of the Ottoman Empire for nearly five hundred years, and like most imperial capitals it was a center for trade. The bazaars of this cosmopolitan, ethnically diverse city were famous for the embroidered textiles produced both by men in the city's workshops, and by women in the seclusion of the harems. In the decoration of their homes, the Ottomans mirrored the colors and abundance of their astonishing gardens; the wall hangings, cushions, and divan covers of the private houses of the city, products of the most exquisite design on the finest and rarest of cloth, combined to give an impression of opulence and luxury to astonished Western eyes. Embroidered textiles served as furniture and ornament in daily life and during rites of passage, while their production and sale provided an income for their makers, who occupied every level of Ottoman society up to the Palace harem and court workshop.

The Textile Museum's renowned collection of Ottoman embroidery began with a single purchase by its founder, George Hewitt Myers, in 1915. Flowers of Silk and Gold introduces this little-known but highly important collection for the first time. Examining the history of the various stitches, fabrics, and designs employed during Ottoman rule in Europe and Asia, as well as the social, political, and economic factors influencing their production and consumption, Flowers of Silk and Gold combines perspectives to give an engrossing insight into the glorious works of art of an unfamiliar, much-fantasized world.

Customer Reviews:

well written and photographed.......2006-11-27

If you're interested in the what and how of Ottoman embroidery, this is a good place to start. In addition to cultural and historical background, the book gives information on how the pieces were made, to what uses they were put, and influences on design and style. It's well illustrated throughout with not only photos of extant needlework, but on Ottoman style and culture. Many of the embroidery photos are detailed enough to see individual stitches.

The main chapters/sections are
A Brief History of the Ottoman Empire
Makers and Methods
Designs and Functions
Glossary
Catalog
Catalog has color photos and detailed information for 56 pieces from the 17th-19th centuries with a few pieces from the 20th. Includes info on stitches, technique, and thread count and spin of the ground fabric.

There is also a very good bibliography for those wishing to dig deeper. Another good book you might like is Ottoman Embroidery by Ellis and Wearden (NOT the one with the same title by Taylor).

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Excellent!!!!

Making Jewelry

novice metalsmith

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The Art & Craft of Making Jewelry: A Complete Guide to Essential Techniques (Lark Jewelry Book)
Joanna Gollberg
Manufacturer: Lark Books
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 1579905706

Customer Reviews:

Excellent!!!!.......2007-09-23

Excellent. this boook is well done and give good tips.
The pictures are good and the explanations are clear.

Making Jewelry.......2007-09-01

This book by Joanna Golberg is excellent. It is very complete from the very basics through step-by-step instructions for doing the projects and it's clear & easy to read text. I'm anxious to start on some of the projects.

novice metalsmith.......2007-03-11

This book is wonderful. The directions are clear. The illustrations and suggestions are excellent. I am very glad to have this book as a reference.

Best in Class.......2006-05-14

This is really the best beginner-intermediate level jewelry making book that I have seen so far. Whereas most instructional books consist mainly of hideous jewelry designs that they demonstrate how to make, this book is a "survey" (of sorts) of the different techniques, with many examples of truly beautiful jewelry that were made with each technique. Inspiring, yet achievable.

If you are a beginner, or would like to extend your skill set, this is really the best bet for the buck.

WONDERFUL!.......2006-05-06

The beauty of this book is that it shows the technique and then shows outstanding artists work using this technique. The best book I have and I have lots.

Customer Reviews:

Coffee table book, or better.......2000-05-05

I bought this book to provide me with some background information on bentwood furniture and it seems to me that it performs this task quite adequately. There are plenty of high quality color photographs of surviving furniture; these are combined with historic black&white photographs. The accompanying text describes basic principles clearly and provides a fair bit of history.

I am not a Thonet buff, so I dare not compare it with other literature on the topic, but viewed in isolation it seems nice enough. At good coffee table book, or better.

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Ground-breaking work on the spiritual biographies of Thomas Jefferson, Emily Dickinson, and Helen Keller. Companion audio.

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