Miss Lulu Bett and Selected Stories

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Lulu Bett lives in a small town with her sister Ina and Ina’s husband Dwight–a dentist who rules his household with self-righteous smugness. The unmarried Lulu has learned that she cannot question her role as chief cook, housekeeper, and gracious presence. But when Dwight’s sophisticated brother Ninian comes to visit, Lulu finds in herself a surprising wit–and the boldness to accept his playful proposal of marriage.
Through her appealing, determined heroine, Zona Gale satirically dispatches a sheaf of the social assumptions of her day, from male supremacy to the security of marriage. First published in 1920, Miss Lulu Bett was immediately acclaimed, and went on to become one of two bestselling novels of the year. Together with four of Gale’s short stories–including the O. Henry award-winning “Bridal Pond”– Miss Lulu Bett reflects Gale’s broad progressive interests and the fast-paced, affecting prose which made her one of the most popular writers of her time and a classic American storteller.

“A great book . . . the telling is almost incomparable” —Robert Benchley, The World

“Eloquent. . . . Miss Lulu Bett is without flaw” —The Atlantic Monthly

“It has a narrowly limned beauty. . . . The book stands as a signal accomplishment in American letters” —The New Republic

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Short story, play or movie, they're all good!.......2006-03-16

I enjoyed this so much we are showing the movie
April 1st 2006 at Guernsey Memorial Library
3 Court St Norwich NY along with musical accompaniment
by Avery Tunningley!

A Grand Revival.......2005-12-20

It's great to have MISS LULU BETT back again. It is one of the classics of the original suffragette era, and has a wonderful title role in it. Cheerier than Edith Wharton, Zona Gale nevertheless shared some of Wharton's incisive social satire as well as a great heart for human dignity and courage. For even a tro-upon "old maid" like Lulu Bett can suddenly rear up and take command of her own life as she does in this book. The things she has to put up with are so awful, and what's hreatbreaking is to think that the life she leads is just typical of unmarried women of the day. She is really nothing but a slave in the household of some people who are no better than she is, only they're married so that makes them better than she is automatically, under the legal and social codes of the day. While reading through Lulu's struggles I was also reminded of Dorothy Parker's wit and expansive humor, though Parker was apparently incapable of extending herself to the length of a whole novel: a new reader might think of "Miss Lulu Bett" as the novel Parker might have written with a wee bit more self-discipline and less gin.

Barbara Solomon and Eileen Panetta provide a sensible introduction that gives us something of the flavor of Gale's unique personality, sketching in the background of the literary scene in which Gale took such a prominent place. And they do their best to explain why she was so quickly forgotten, even her best selling Pulitzer Prize winning works hardly a memory any longer.

On the other hand, "Selected Stories" is a little bit of a misnomer or if not a misnomer, a rip off, since only four stories are included! This from a writer whose short stories are among the best of the 20th century! One story alone, "The Need" is so beautifully and starkly written it might have fit into one of Willa Cather's collection. It tells the story of a suburban couple newly installed in a tight little town where they don't know anyone, and the husband orders the wife to throw a party, only she can't think of anyone to invite, and there's the rub. Sounds simple doesn't it, but Gale takes this unpromising material and makes of it the most poignant demonstration of heartbreak since Katharine Hepburn made a fool out of herself putting on a showy dinner to impress Fred MacMurray in George Stevens' ALICE ADAMS. And yet would it have hurt the editors (or the publishers) to give us a "selected stories" worth its name?

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Terry Brooks's Running with the Demon is billed as "A Novel of Good and Evil," but he could've called it "A Novel of Here and Now." The fantasy master behind the Shannara series switches his focus from neo-Tolkien jungles to the woebegone steel town of Hopewell, Illinois. Though Illinois teenager Nest Freemark (where does he get these names?) looks like your average kid, she spends her free time in the woods asking her 6-inch pal Pick for advice in dodging the Demon and his creepy Feeders, spirits who gobble the souls of humans. Nest is also being tailed by John Ross, a shining Knight of the Word who wants to keep her from the Feeders' jaws.

Meanwhile, in the real world that dominates the novel, Nest Freemark is being stalked by a handsome, evil classmate who she has rejected, and a pack of surly, insurgent striking steelworkers plot a bombing at the company's Fourth of July picnic. The boy and the bombers are unaware that they're being subconsciously manipulated by the Demon. The book's matter-of-fact take on the uncanny is a bit like The X-Files. (And if you want to compare the two, check out Ted Edwards's X-Files Confidential: The Unauthorized X-Philes Compendium.)

Brooks's plot has more strands than a plate of pasta, yet his mind is logical to a fault--he used to be a lawyer. There's something for everyone: gory monster attacks, a dread family secret, magical mind-game duels, even a (rather flat) teen-romance subplot. The setting has real grit and the countdown to the Independence Day bombing peps up the tale. Brooks sometimes prosaically explains things a better literary stylist would dramatize, and his minatory visions of environmental apocalypse are more fun than the obvious, nagging, don't-be-a-litterbug message they exist to convey. Brooks will never be as deep as Tolkien, and many readers will find him less awesome as their adolescence recedes. Still, he's the genuine article, and with this book, he raises the stakes he's playing for.

Book Description

In a sleepy steel-mill town, the ultimate battle between Good and Evil is about to begin . . .

Sinnissippi Park, in Hopewell, Illinois, has long hidden a mysterious evil, locked away from humankind by powers greater than most could even imagine. But now the malevolent creatures that normally skulk in the shadows of the park grow bolder, and old secrets hint at a violent explosion.

The brewing conflict draws John Ross to Hopewell. A Knight of the Word, Ross is plagued by nightmares that tell him someone evil is coming to unleash an ancient horror upon the world. Caught between them is fourteen-year-old Nest Freemark, who senses that something is terribly wrong but has not yet learned to wield the budding power that sets her apart from her friends.

Now the future of humanity depends upon a man haunted by his dreams and a gifted young girl--two souls who will discover what survives when hope and innocence are shattered forever . . .

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Rural Fantasy.......2007-10-07

Terry Brooks burst onto the scene years ago with his Shannara series. I was one of those who hesitated to jump onto the "new Tolkien" bandwagon. Later, I read his non-fiction book on writing, and thoroughly enjoyed it. Time to read some of his fiction, I decided. After much prompting from a good friend, I started with the Word and the Void series.

The series opener is an urban fantasy, or more accurately, a rural fantasy. It has more similarities to a Scott Nicholson novel, in that sense, than a Richard Jordan book. We follow young Nest Freemark, a likable but somewhat lonely young woman, who is friends with a sylvan named Pick, a woodland magical creature. She is at the epicenter of a coming spiritual struggle in a small town. The town is in financial trouble, with some malcontents planning their own trouble. Meanwhile, John Ross, a mysterious and dream-riddled Knight of the Word, has showed up to help Nest face the coming evil.

Brooks focuses on many of the town relationships, with families receiving the most attention. He gives lots of detail (sometimes, it bogged the story down for me), adding to the texture of this fairly typical rural setting. His strengths show through the internal conflicts of his characters, their questions about their origins and purpose, and in the descriptions of fantastical things. The story's climax is satisfying, providing some answers and conclusion, yet leaving much more to be explored in the rest of the series. I've already purchased a copy of "Knight of the Word."

Running with the Demon.......2007-09-17

This was a decent read. Seems this trilogy gave Terry a new outlet in 2 ways. First, it was cool to see him write in 'our world', and do so well. Secondly, it was nice to witness a different 'formula'. Some of his books are formulaic, albeit enjoyable otherwise I wouldn't read them. From what I read before I purchased many reviews focused on how much the 1st was heads above the other two and how they were copies of the first. I don't agree with this. If you like the 2 main characters of the 1st, you'll enjoy the rest of the trilogy. I look forward to reading in a later trilogy how he ties this word vs void world to Shannara. Let this review stand for the entire trilogy.

Super Reader.......2007-08-04

John Ross is a Knight of the Word, doomed to opposed the forces of the Void, with only his staff for comfort. His dreams are a test, every night, of what may come if he abuses his power, leading to a post-apocalyptic demons eat humans horror world.

Nest Freemark is a teenager, and the women in her family have a special magical heritage and are able to talk to, and see some of the supernatural entities surrounding their decaying small town. She opposes the demons in her own way.

Not as Good as His Fantasy Works IMO.......2007-05-26

Terry Brooks is one of my favorite authors and this was a solid book but I did not find it to be as enjoyable as his fantasy series books. The characters were very good but the book is pretty slow in several sections.

Don't always listen to the critics!.......2006-11-11

If I had listened to the critics I would never have had the chance to read this wonderful trilogy. No, it's not the Shannara series and no, it's not the beautiful Magic Kingdom For Sale - Sold! series but it is still excellent in my opinion. It was exciting and very easy to picture everything he wrote about. And if you don't like a story that sounds much the same as the prequel (sp?) before it, give it a rest and read another author completely, than go back and read the next one in the series. I have loved the first two in this series even better than I did the first time some years ago and I'm sure I'll feel the same about the third one when I read that again.

The Word & the Void: Running with the Demon; a Knight of the Word; Angel Fire East

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Awesome book - awesome collection

The Word & the Void: Running with the Demon; a Knight of the Word; Angel Fire East
Terry Brooks
Manufacturer: SFBC Fantasy
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 0739475479

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Awesome book - awesome collection.......2007-10-05

The is a masterpiece that now starts all of Brooks' tales. This collection of the first three books makes it easy to read all of the starting stories for his entire Shannara lineage.

3 PBs by Terry Brooks: Voyage of the Jerle Shannara Morgawr & Ilse Witch, Running with the Demon

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3 PBs by Terry Brooks: Voyage of the Jerle Shannara Morgawr & Ilse Witch, Running with the Demon
Terry Brooks
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000W3V432

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Paperbacks

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Running with the Demon
Terry Brooks
Manufacturer: New York: Ballantine Books, 1997
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000O3Q0BQ

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Running with the Demon

Manufacturer: Recorded Books
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Audio Cassette

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ASIN: 0788721682

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Recorded on 12 cassettes, comes with clamshell case.

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Running With The Demon -
Terry Brooks -
Manufacturer: Balantine Publishing -
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000PS6SE4

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Running With the Demon :John Ross 1
Terry Brooks
Manufacturer: BALLANTINE BOOKS @
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000WLTGI4

Running with the Demon WITH A Knight of the Word

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Running with the Demon WITH A Knight of the Word
Terry Brooks
Manufacturer: London Orbit 1997/1998.
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000J5HZMM

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RUNNING WITH THE DEMON - Signed
Terry Brooks
Manufacturer: DelRey
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000GRDSAQ

Running with the Demon, a Knight of the Word & Angel Fire East

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Running with the Demon, a Knight of the Word & Angel Fire East

Manufacturer: Ballantine Books
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Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000GXF6J6

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Nikolai Dante #1: The Strangelove Gambit
David Bishop
Manufacturer: Black Flame
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Mass Market Paperback

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ASIN: 1844161390

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In an alternative future where the Russian Revolution never happened, a Russian rogue and secret agent named Nikolai Dante is enjoying living dangerously when he learns that the legendary Doctor Faberg, is developing a terrifying new weapon.

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Yes, I'm a Believer

Needs EDITING!

An Eye Opener!

A unique book!

Walk-Ins/Soul Exchange
Karyn K. Mitchell
Manufacturer: Mind Rivers Publishing
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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A World Beyond

ASIN: 0964082241

Book Description

Walk-Ins/Soul Exchange explains what a walk-in is, how to know if you are a walk-in, and recounts several unusual cases of walk-ins revealed in Regression Therapy. There are interviews with walk-ins who reveal where they came from and why they are here at this time in Earth's history. There are also references to historic walk-ins. The book is rich in cutting edge philosphy for the new millennium or for your own spiritual growth.

Customer Reviews:

Yes, I'm a Believer.......2007-03-14

Prior to encountering Dr Mitchell's book, I was a 'Doubting Thomas' but having voraciously read it five times in as many months, I am now convinced of its powerfully liberating truth. As a further validation, I have actually experienced the phenomenon. Just after Christmas, 2006, while I was watching a re-run of 'Uncle Buck', I felt John Candy enter my core as a 'walk-in' (more of a wobble-in, really). He then grabbed the remote and asked for some popcorn. In the three months since taking up 'inner residence', he's eaten me out of house and home, used my credit card to purchase several 'marital aids' for my pastor's wife and run up a huge long-distance phone bill talking to John Belushi. I've given up trying to get the rent he still owes from February. In view of this distressing new dimension to my psychic perception, I'm seriously considering applying for a 'soul exchange'. I think Mahatma Gandhi would be a far more convivial, and much less demanding, entity of enlightenment.

Needs EDITING!.......2006-07-26

For the most part an interesting book, but severely in need of editing. There are numerous spelling ("cemetary," "short-sited," etc.), punctuation, and grammatical errors, as well as repetitiveness--Dr. Mitchell often begins a section "in medias res," then repeats that very same section again, word for word, on the next page. This leaves the reader jumping forward and backward in time with regard to the session being discussed, which is somewhat disorienting. Also, the strange use of odd fonts is quite distracting: on at least one occasion, the font changed in the middle of a sentence, switching from the rather flowery bold font (see "Look Inside" preview) to a regular Times Roman. Very jolting.

The stories themselves are fascinating, and I am glad to have been able to delve deeper into the world of Walk-Ins through reading them. It would have been helpful, however, to have such information---which would likely challenge most people's paradigms---presented in a more coherent manner. As it is, the writing style flips back and forth between fiction-like narrative, poetry/quotations, and layman-directed clinical observations. More confusing still was the absence of end quotes in many places, which left me re-reading passages trying to figure out who was speaking and when, as the speaker would often shift within the same sentence.

Also, aside from the list of questions on the back cover, there is little if any information provided on how to tell if you're a Walk-In. The majority of the book is devoted to the accounts of counseling sessions Dr. Mitchell conducted, so perhaps it is assumed one can glean the information from the various stories presented.

Overall, I would recommend reading this book for the underlying information, but check first to see if your local library has a copy before spending the money on it.

An Eye Opener!.......2000-07-23

This was the first book in 4yrs. that has emersed me! You'll will finish this book with some new spiritual insights of yourself, and those around you (if not, you weren't paying attention). This is a must read for anyone who believes in reincarnation. This will give you a whole NEW twist on life and its purpose(mine is highlighted throughout).

A unique book!.......2000-01-26

Anyone with an interest in this subject will find this book absolutely fascinating. The descriptions and characteristics of walk-ins and soul exchanges are detailed and easily understood, but the case histories kept me riveted to the book. This book speaks to the soul and renews the realization that the universe has many different dimensions, life scenarios and plans. I loved this book!

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Hugh Johnson's Modern Encyclopedia of Wine is an indispensable reference book for all wine lovers. Johnson's strength is taking the incredibly complex subject of wine and making it accessible to any reader, from the occasional wine drinker to the serious connoisseur. The heart of the book, though, is the large middle section, "Wines, Vineyards, and Winemakers of the World." Organized by region, all of the major winemaking countries are included, as well as a host of emerging ones. With 7,000 entries, the book is one of the most comprehensive guides available, and unlike comparable volumes such as The Oxford Companion to Wine, Johnson includes tasting notes for many of the wines and winemakers reviewed. The other two sections of the book, "Modern Wines" and "Enjoying Wine," provide the essential information needed to understand the production of wine and how to choose and store wines. Johnson is a rare writer who can match the depth of his knowledge with equal breadth and width. Couple the Modern Encyclopedia of Wine with Johnson's earlier volume, The World Atlas of Wine, and it is hard to imagine any more exhaustive, or better, reference available today. --Mark O. Howerton

Customer Reviews:

An Education in the World of Wine........2002-08-02

This book is many books in one. It is a history of wine making throughout the world. It is a guide to selecting and using wine for it's many occasions. It is also a technical book that describes the making of the wine, and how and why certain soils, with their various compositions produce certain kinds of wine. It also explains how and why the climate in certain areas affects the production of the different types of wine. Every vintage and type of wine is slightly different from any other wine, even if it was grown and produced on the very same farm. The production of the wine is not even the same from year to year. The difference of the weather from year to year is not exactly the same. Despite this, the same farms, with the better soil, and climate consistently produce the better wines when compared with the type of wine. If you enjoy wine you must have this book, and keep it where you can read it when needed. Roger Dowiat.

Exhaustive, Comprehensive yet very Readable.......2001-02-02

Hugh Johnson is my kind of wine writer - he obviously possesses a great deal of knowledge about wine, how it is made, where it comes from, etc. But he also understands that the great majority of people who might drink a bottle of wine, or who might pick up his book, are not quite as knowledgable and familiar with various viticultural terms. Accordingly, he has written a comprehensive, true "encyclopedia" of wine that has something for everyone.

If you are like me, you keep a book like this, and periodically pick it up after buying a few bottles at your local shop to read his tasting notes, or some information about the winery. The book is perfect for that, he included small profiles and/or tasting notes for thousands of wineries in virtually all major wine-producing countries. The list of California wineries alone, and Johnson's personal observations about their varietals, is staggering. He doesn't simply profile the big, million case producers but has notes about small, "boutique" wineries like Groth, etc. And aside from tasting notes, the book has a whole lot more to offer.

Johnson explains how various types of wine are made (port and champagne, for example), includes maps as well as biographical profiles of some leading personalities in the wine world (like Robert Mondavi), and explains in layman's terms which glasses to use, when some "experts" like to decant, etc. This is a book to have lingering around, not for a sit down, cover to cover reading but as a source of information, that can be supplemented every couple of years by purchasing Johnson's excellent annual pocket encyclopedias (with more up to date tasting and winery info). I find myself picking up the book to look up something specific, and unable to put it down for a half hour or more while I browse. Pick it up, for the price of a single bottle of Montrachet, you will enhance your knowledge and enjoyment of wine considerably.

Exhaustive, Comprehensive yet very Readable.......2001-02-02

Hugh Johnson is my kind of wine writer - he obviously possesses a great deal of knowledge about wine, how it is made, where it comes from, etc. But he also understands that the great majority of people who might drink a bottle of wine, or who might pick up his book, are not quite as knowledgable and familiar with various vinicultural terms. Accordingly, he has written a comprehensive, true "encyclopedia" of wine that has something for everyone.

Wine.......2000-01-10

It contains lots of helpful information about wine in genera

A fine one-volume encyclopedia, strong on winery info.......1997-02-12

This major one-volume encyclopedia by the noted and prolific British wine writer Hugh Johnson covers the world of wine on a country-by-country basis rather than in traditional encyclopedic A-to-Z form. It's heavy on details of individual wineries, with more than 40,000 properties listed and briefly described

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Gene Logsdon's Practical Skills: A Revival of Forgotten Crafts, Techniques, and Traditions
Gene Logsdon
Manufacturer: Rodale Pr
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Shortcuts to Great Decorating

I WOULD RATE THIS A 6 IF I COULD

useful! no pretense, great photos!

Lives up to the Title

Mary Gilliatt's Short Cuts to Great Decorating
Mary Gilliatt
Manufacturer: Little, Brown
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Binding: Paperback

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Use What You Have Decorating : Transform Your Home in One Hour With Ten Simple Design Principles -- Using the Space You Have, the Things You Like, the Budget You Choose

Home Decorating for Dummies

ASIN: 0316314226

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Noted designer and decorating-book author Mary Gilliatt has filled this useful book with wonderfully practical solutions for overcoming a multitude of common decorating problems. She tackles storage questions, adding architectural interest, lighting effects, flooring issues, wall techniques, fabric cover-ups, furniture disguises, kitchen makeovers, and bathroom fixes. Just browsing through her gallery of room-transforming concepts will provide terrific inspiration. More important, each page is packed with specific ideas for finding stylish and imaginative (yet affordable) ways to implement various decorating schemes and to give rooms your own personal touch.

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Shortcuts to Great Decorating.......2005-02-24

This book is ok. A found a few useful ideas. I prefer contemporary/modern rooms. Most of these were traditional, country/rustic. She does give details about how she created each look, which I thought was helpful.

I WOULD RATE THIS A 6 IF I COULD.......2005-01-02

I WAS JUST GOING TO LIST THIS BOOK

I opened the book up and exclaimed outloud!!!

It has the most unique ideas I have ever seen. There is no way I am letting go of this prize!

It seems to have the most unique ideas for little corners, small spaces and easy unusual touches I can do without using a hammer!

The ideas are pretty, easy and functional!!

useful! no pretense, great photos!.......2002-04-05

I haven't gotten past the midway point in this book, that's how rich and useful the first half is. When it comes to decor books, I tend to look at all the pictures first, then backtrack to read ... That approach works well with this book too and I suggest you try it too. Boy, the photo captions reveal MUCH more than meets the eye! Bigtime!!! What I saw the first go-round was tons of exquisite color photos of living rooms, bedrooms, bathrooms, entryways, the works... On the second go-round, the rooms' beauty secrets were revealed in the tell-all photo captions.

Great no-pretense book that will captivate some readers. The rooms are lovely and splendid yet down to Earth. Minor note: It's written in British English ...British slang has been absent so far (thank heavens) ... It was probably edited out (double thank heavens) ... The cover image is blah but the rest of the book is dynamite.

Lives up to the Title.......2001-04-30

The subtitle tells the secret. Simple Solutions To Classic Problems. 160 pages of super information, useful ideas and common sense instruction. Unlike so many how to books, this one shows all size rooms and a vast variety of problems. Having lived in large homes and now a bungalow which is small I loved the ideas that were of a Zen mode. Space savers, Architectural interest, Storage solutions, Light transformers, Flawed flooring, Wall wizardry, Fabric coverups, Furniture disgises, Kitchen make-overs, Bathroom cosmetics, Instant Cheer are some of the chapters.

There are ideas for rooms that men would love, women would love, couples would love. Her slipcover section is nice and I am so in love with the sheer drapes on page 98. And I am such a fan of slip covers as a means to both having fresh looking furniture, but also because it is a way to have a new look with the seasons. In spring and summer we now have light coloured slip covers and come fall and winter when we are indoors more and need a sense of warmth we use plaids and darker colour fabrics.

And I am actually using her ideas be it making doorways either less cluttered or curving. And it is true that a can of paint can make any room look better.

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Short Cuts to Great Decorating
Mary Gilliatt
Manufacturer: Stoddart Publishing
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000U5QTLO

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Recorded history is a finely-woven magic fabric of intricate lies about events predating the sixteenth century. There is not a single piece of evidence that can be reliably and independently traced back earlier than the eleventh century. This book details events that are substantiated by hard facts and logic, and validated by new astronomical research and statistical analysis of ancient sources.

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Calculations are only as good as your numbers.......2007-08-03

Yes, we can all agree that mainstream history is nearly 100% BS due to politics, economics, ego, problems with dating techniques, and various conspiracies. Agreed. But, I've been researching the distinct possibility that human history (in terms of civilizations) are much more ancient than we've been told, so coming across this book was very interesting to me. I wondered how Fomenko could be wrong (if at all) because he is very persuasive in his presentations. Then it dawned on me. If at previous times in prehistory, due to the various catastrophies that are well documented (comets, asteroids, planetary disruptions, plasma discharge, pole reversals, etc) the Earth was in a different position in relation to the sun, different tilt on its axis, different orbit, different rotation (in terms of velocity and DIRECTION), and the continents were in different positions, then would this not cause the ancients to see the sky (constellations) differently? In other words, is Fomenko making erronious assumptions about the physics of the Earth in pre-history, which then corrupt his data with regards to dating the relevant astrology? The last event to seriously disrupt our planet occured roughly 3500 years ago, according to other good researchers, so is it possible Fomenko has been confused by this? The vastly different physics of our planet in the not so distant past may explain this confusion, which is not to say the "mainstream" version of history is correct; on the contrary. I am not an expert in these fields, but wanted to see if this idea could spark discussion.

Pants on fire?.......2007-07-19

Will people ever read before spamming? Yes, Jesuits could not rewrite world history alone, they had help. Anyway, Dr Prof Acad A.Fomenko does not point to jesuits as the driving force of world wide history manipulation in published volumes 1,2,3;, actually he barely mentions the poor devils. Check it with 'Search inside' feature, please. China is rarely mentioned either, in fact, Dr Fomenko is completely eurocentric. Right, his theory contradicts all mainstream schools of history, because in their actual state they are all built on blatantly erroneus chronology. You don't need a mysterious cabal (conspiracy) to falsify history, the falsification is its modus operandi. It is inherent to history(ians) to falsify (distort) events, as it is inherent to humans to boast as it is inherent to power (authority) to legimize itself by referrring to glorious past made to its own order. Dr Prof Fomenko and team have identified scores of instances of such manipulation in Russian, European, etc.. history, and delivered valid statistical proof thereof. His own 'reconstruction' is completely another story. Forget c14 as a valid method of dating. W.Libby has initially discovered a brilliant method of INDEPENDENT dating. Too bad, c14 method has become a joke after a forced marrige with dendrochronology with consensual chronological scale inbuilt. Radiocarbon method can't stand blind tests, but is so very productive as a rubberstamp.

Accepted History & Chronology Must Be Changed. .......2007-04-09

There is no doubt that history as most know it is a sham, & institution's version of History both University & Church is fradulent & inaccurate. Everything was established with an agenda, The real "Dark Ages" are now when we have access to incredible amounts of information past authorities & more important 'common folk' didn't have but our institutions & educators are slow to evolve because of what has ignorantly & arrogantly been taught for too long. This is on many subjects not just Chronology.

For anyone to question "Why would a Mathematician have anything credible to say of History?" The answer is from Dr. Fomenko's preface in the book: "It would be worthwhile to remind the reader that in the XVI-XVII century Chronology was considered to be a subdivision of Mathematics." These volumes could possibly be some of the most important works to date & should be read by everyone with an interest in History, especially professors & educators who have a duty to the public. I have read both books & must say that 'Chronology 1' has some very eye opening & revolutionary information. Even if these volumes are part true the implications are profound & opens the doors to further investigations & questions which must be done. I speak several different lanquages & must say the logic Dr. Fomenko uses with "inflection" of words & words being read from left to right in one region & right to left in another then written backwards, the removal of vowels & get down to basics of words, or different cities & locations having the same name etc. is correct. Vowel usage has always been optional & varied, actually complicating linquistics & study. The first thing one has to understand is that words never had a fixed spelling in history like we do now, the spelling of words was mutable & regional, as well as names & titles of people were vast, varied & changed, NOTHING WAS FIXED or understood linear. Matters of Life & Death as well as financial profiteering yesterday & today were & are made with ignorant, illogical & conspiratorial views of history & reality, it's time people get closer to the Truth & society collectively grow up.

Very Interesting.......2007-03-07

It is a good proposal and I believe it will mature into something even better in the future. I think it deserves to be read.

History as Science Fiction.......2007-01-10

Anatoly Fomenko has written a very intriguing book, full of pictures, charts, and computer 'proof' of his thesis: backwards of AD900 we don't really know what happened or when. Between AD900 and AD1600 there is more certainty, but there is still a lot of fuzzy ground, and things don't get reliable until we get past the 1600's where the printing press made it very difficult for the perpetrators of this timeline manipulation to change anything that had been committed to print. The Dark Ages did not happen. Books were burned for a reason. One organization has doubled the actual length of its existence by expanding the real chronology. Read why.

I had always wondered why Christ died about AD33 and yet men waited until the 11th century to form the Knights Templar, the Cathars, etc and go after the Holy Land by force. Why the 1000 year gap? Turns out there wasn't more than a 10-12 year gap and he proves it using astronomy. This also implies that the planet is not as old as we have been told, and current Christian and other creationist scientists are already championing that idea without being aware of Fomenko's book. The two groups, creationist scientists and the Russian mathematical analysts corroborate each other. Fascinating.

Of course, all this flies in the face of what we have been told traditionally is the 'proper' chronology of western civilization, and most readers will experience 'cognitive dissonance' in reading this book. It means that our history going backwards from AD1600 becomes progressively more incorrect and unreliable until it cannot be trusted at all... in the space of 700-800 years.

Naturally, the curious, open-minded reader will want to know WHO did this, WHY, and did any of the events we think of as really ancient ever happen?
Dr. Fomenko is a respected scientist/mathematician at Moscow State University who has already answered these questions to the satisfaction of his initially skeptical colleagues. Most of them are now believers, a few still refuse to believe (the usual diehards), and of course the western press has ignored Fomenko's work -- for obvious reasons when you read the book. The ones who perpetrated this chronology ruse have a lot to answer for. They are still with us. That's why this book is a well-kept secret.

I gave the book a 4-star rating because I was unable to check out some of his claims; those I checked were as he said. But if even 1/3 of his claims are true, this punches a big hole in what we think is our history, the meaning of western civilization, our educational process (for repeating the ruse as gospel), and the trustworthiness of the organization that perpetrated this ruse, well-intentioned or not.

This book relates to current research into a Young Earth paradigm, to John Keel's discoveries about our planet, and Fr Malachi Martin's insights (in his now out-of-print books). We are indeed sheep who are manipulated and kept ignorant -- for a reason. While knowing what these men have to say may be the "booby prize" (as in: 'what can you do with this knowledge?'), it will provide interesting reading. Didn't someone say: "...and the Truth will set you free."?? For you to judge if this book contains the truth.

First Ladies of the Poster: The Gold Collection

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First Ladies of the Poster: The Gold Collection
Laura Gold
Manufacturer: Posters Please
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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Book Description

Nowhere are we given a more profound glimpse into the dawning stages of women's emancipation than in turn-of-the-century posters.

In this revealing bookwith 206 full-color posterswe are presented with women stepping out of the confining traditional roles which they were cast and excercising their new-found liberation. We see them taking to the roads on bicycles, getting behind the wheel of automobiles, hoisting an aperatif, attending a ball unescortedand we are provided with glimpses into women's burgeoning, nascent sexual freedom.

This volume features all the top artists of the period: Toulouse-Lautrec, Bonnard, Grasset, Chret, Mucha, De Feure, Cappiello, Steinlen, Grn, Pal, Bradley, Penfield and others. These lively images not only reflected their time, but did much to inspire this new-found freedom.

The Gold Collection brings us the finest works from that time when posters were all the rage. It is awash with splendid images and vibrant colors, a window into a bygone era where a world of possibilities was just beginning to reveal itself to the women who craved an expanded role in society.

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2000 celebrity biographies containing their stories, movies and song titles, humor, inventions and achievements that earned them everlasting fame. Hundreds of original celebrity quotes, secret passions, and revealing anecdotes offer insight to their true personalities. Whether or not you can visit in person, with this book in hand you can enjoy The Hollywood Walk of Fame star by star. This book, with more than 1200 photographs, is the ultimate guide to motion picture, television, recording, radio and live theatre stars. The Hollywood Walk of Fame book is essential reading for anyone who enjoys entertainment, is in show business, or wants to be. Also explains how Hollywood became the film capital of the world. The world's #1 book on the stars.

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Learning More About The Stars On The Walk of Fame.......2000-07-31

When I first saw "The Hollywood Walk of Fame" book I couldn't believe my eyes. What a beautiful book and with such valuable information about the stars on the "Hollywood Walk of Fame".

As one of the starpolishers (our fan club adopted Julio Iglesias's star) I was so excited to read more about the stars surrounding Julio's star - John Barrymore, Irving Thalberg, John Chambers, and Lily Pons. We clean all the above mentioned stars as well as Natalie Woods'star. I definitely will let our members know about this excellent book.

You did a great job compiling information about your book and you definitely had top notch help.

Sincerely,

Millie Lucker/Co-President The American Friends of JULIO IGLESIAS Fan Club

GREAT BOOK!.......2000-07-10

This Book is filled with interesting, well written biographies. The Author, SAMANTHA HART, has certainly done her research. It's a great gift for anyone interested in movies and the entertainment industry. The images of all the artists who have stars on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame are a treasure. Quite inspiring.

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