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City in Love: The New York Metamorphoses
Alex Shakar Manufacturer: Harper Perennial ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback ASIN: 0060508833 Release Date: 2002-09-17 |
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This first work of fiction by Alex Shakar won the 1996 FC2 National Fiction Competition. Set in a very different New York City in 1 B.C., the novel is a stunning (re)vision of myth, using Ovid's Metamorphoses as the foundation. The city takes the place of nature for Shakar's modern characters as they pursue their quests and meet their fates on the streets rather than the high seas. Shakar has created such memorable characters as Roxanne, schoolgirl superhero from Queens, and the Junk Man, who builds his lady love from the trash he finds while dumpster diving. Welcome to a brilliant new millennium.Book Description
A City Dangerous, Seductive, and Strange
Set in a fantastical New York City of 1 B.C., these seven stories are a stunning mythic vision. In odysseys that wind through urban streets, Shakar's modern characters pursue their quests and meet their fates.
Roxanne, a schoolgirl superhero from Queens, saves the day at a brutal playground. The Junk Man build his lady love from trash he finds while Dumpster diving. A tough police detective comments on a city's decadence. A serial prankster leaves timely messages via light.
Story after story -- each fabulous and joyously imaginative -- are linked by their magnificent location. The result is a celebration of the sights and sounds of New York, its timeless eccentrics and its larger-than-life essence.
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Ovid redivivus.......2004-04-21
The last story uses an experimental narrative technique that works well with the subject matter. It offers an oddly hopeful and optimistic outlook, but only to those who will listen to the voice in their ears. The "end" is a bit confusing, and made me wonder whether the second-to-last number on the last page might be a misprint.
Yes, read these stories. They are less about a city than about civilization (which hasn't changed much since Ovid's day).
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City in Love: The New York Metamorphoses
Alex Shakar Manufacturer: Harper Perennial ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback ASIN: B000OA9994 |
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City in Love: The New York Metamorphoses. (book reviews): An article from: The Review of Contemporary Fiction
Joseph Allen O'Rear Manufacturer: Review of Contemporary Fiction ProductGroup: Book Binding: Digital ASIN: B00097K05E Release Date: 2005-07-28 |
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This digital document is an article from The Review of Contemporary Fiction, published by Review of Contemporary Fiction on March 22, 1997. The length of the article is 461 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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Heirs of Prophecy (Forgotten Realms: Sembia Series)
Lisa Smedman Manufacturer: Wizards of the Coast ProductGroup: Book Binding: Mass Market Paperback Similar Items:
ASIN: 0786927372 Release Date: 2002-06-01 |
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Very Disappointing.......2007-05-09
OVERALL SCORE: (B-).......2004-03-28
This is a story about good/noble/wonderful elves, and bad/greedy/bigoted/cheating/lying humans (sigh). The Heroine must stop a war, stop a evil wizard, save her brothers, and all with the power of LOVE!!! [yuck]. But the story is told with wonderful descriptive prose, reasonable complex characterizations, and seems to make up for the insipid plot. The flying cat is enough reason too read this book!
Although giving the elves facial tattoos seriously put me off, and nearly had me toss out the book. If you can get past this `sacralige', and you like this sort of story, you will probably like "Heirs of Prophecy".
OVERALL SCORE: (B-)
READABILITY: (A-), PLOT: (C-), CHARATERS: (A), DIALOGUE: (B-), SETTING: (A), ACTION/COMBAT: (B-), MONSTERS/ANTAGONISTS: (B+), ROMANCE: (n/a), SEX: (n/a), AGE LEVEL: (G/PG)
Starts strong, but..........2002-06-22
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The Kyrid Legacy: Sequel To The Novel Prophecy's Heir
R D Weilburg Manufacturer: BookSurge Publishing ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback ASIN: 1419634623 Release Date: 2006-06-23 |
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In this sequel to PROPHECY'S HEIR, the heirs of Kyros must overcome the portents of history and rid the Expansion System of Tomyra, the Naked Queen of Massaq. The mad but clever Kambis and his cousins Daro and Otan must face greed, treachery, jealousy, fratricide and insanity to preserve the empire that Kyros left for them.
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Prophecy's Heir
R D Weilburg Manufacturer: BookSurge Publishing ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback ASIN: 1594579091 Release Date: 2004-10-29 |
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Exploring the depths of a successful science fiction story based on the life of Cyrus the Great, Prophecy's Heir thrills the reader. Combining a story mixed with history, light speed travel, intrigue, and action, Prophecy's Heir is a tightly woven political plot where good and bad abound into a cosmic history and conquest readers will enjoy.
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Heirs of Prophecy: Gateway to Sembia, Book V (Gateway to Sembia)
Lisa Smedman Manufacturer: Wizards of the Coast ProductGroup: Book Binding: Mass Market Paperback Similar Items:
ASIN: 0786942908 Release Date: 2007-09-25 |
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Introduce yourself to the Forgotten Realms(R) world with New York Times best-selling author, Lisa Smedman.
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Heirs of the cross
James D Wallace Manufacturer: White Wing Pub. House and Press ProductGroup: Book Binding: Unknown Binding ASIN: 0934942439 |
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THE SPACE SHIP RETURNS TO THE APPLE TREE
Louis Slobodkin Manufacturer: Macmillan 1958 5th Printing ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover ASIN: B000K3RKTQ |
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The Space Ship Returns to the Apple Tree
Louis Slobodkin Manufacturer: NY : Macmillan 1959 ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover ASIN: B000KHS7LW |
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The Space Ship Returns to the Apple Tree
Manufacturer: Collier Books ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback ASIN: B000HTJ97O |
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The Space Ship Returns to the Apple Tree
Louis Slobodkin Manufacturer: Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing ProductGroup: Book Binding: Mass Market Paperback ASIN: 0020450109 |
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The Space Ship Returns to the Apple Tree
Louis Slobodkin Manufacturer: The MacMillan Company ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover ASIN: B000QBHW0O |
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The Space Ship Returns to the Apple Tree
Manufacturer: MacMillan ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover ASIN: B000E17C6K |
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Space Ship Returns to the Apple Tree (Amazing Space Ship Adventures)
Slobodkin Manufacturer: Aladdin ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback ASIN: 0689717687 |
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The Space Ship Returns to the Apple Tree
Louis Slobodlin Manufacturer: Collier Books ProductGroup: Book Binding: Mass Market Paperback ASIN: B000PWI8UW |
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Conmigo Dia Tras Dia: Momentos para la reflexion (Penguin Ediciones)
John Paul II Manufacturer: Penguin (Non-Classics) ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback Similar Items:
ASIN: 0140258620 |
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Conmigo Dia Tras Dia: Momentos para la reflexion (Penguin Ediciones)
John Paul; Lierde, Peter Canisius Johannes van; Alonso, Antonio Aramayono II Manufacturer: Penguin (Non-Classics) ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback ASIN: B000OJ46UM |
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A Companion to Grapes of Wrath
Warren French Manufacturer: Penguin (Non-Classics) ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback ASIN: 0140119876 |
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Superb!.......2003-01-10
Even though the author is a professor from a university in Kansas, and even though he has filled this book with facts, it's easily readable in a sort of journalistic style.
The Grapes of Wratch is discussed in themed chapters that need not be read sequentially. They include: the novel as literature, reaction to the novel in California, in Oklahoma, war-torn Europe, and throughout the USA; the author's dedication to the plight of the Okies that preceded and followed The Grapes of Wrath, local, state & federal government reaction, the movie, Hollywood's reaction to the movie, natural history of Dust Bowl from perspective of geologic time (did you know, the Dust Bowl was NOT caused by overfarming: there's a geologic record that the Dust Bowl phenomenon is a regular occurance. Conservation-minded farming methods can lessen its impact, but cannot prevent a Dust Bowl).
A caution: if you haven't already read The Grapes of Wrath, this book may be difficult to follow.
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A Companion to Grapes of Wrath
Warren French Manufacturer: Viking Adult ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover ASIN: 0670018929 |
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A Companion to the Grapes of Wrath
Edited By Warren French Manufacturer: Augustus M. Kelley ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover ASIN: B000K0KX2K |
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Companion To The Grapes Of Wrath By John Steinbeck
Warren, Editor French Manufacturer: Viking ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback ASIN: B000NHWB8Y |
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Literary Companion Series - The Grapes of Wrath (paperback edition) (Literary Companion Series)
Manufacturer: Greenhaven Press ProductGroup: Book Binding: Board book ASIN: 1565109546 |
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John Steinbeck's portrayal of the Joad family chronicles the harsh realities experienced by migrant farmers during the Great Depression. Authors in this anthology recount the germination and creation of the novel, analyze the book's characters and themes.Customer Reviews:
Interesting and useful.......2000-06-14
This book is useful also because two points of view are offered--both praise and criticism are present here, and the book offers a balance of thought for the reader. Of particular interest were Slade's essay Biblical Imagery in TGOW, Gladstein's Steinbeck Speaks for all Immigrants, and Terkel's TGOW: Fifty Years Later. This book also briefly treats the subject of censorship in America. Recommended, along with Warren French's excellent A Companion to TGOW.
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The Wrath of Grapes: Or the Hangover Companion
Andy Toper Manufacturer: Souvenir Pr Ltd ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover ASIN: 0285633384 |
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A Companion to "The Grapes of Wrath
John] French, Warren, Editor [Steinbeck Manufacturer: Viking ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover ASIN: B000KVV2SI |
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A COMPANION TO GRAPES OF WRATH.
WARREN. FRENCH Manufacturer: Penguin (Non-Classics) ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback ASIN: B000OIYVY4 |
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A Companion to the grapes of Wrath
Warren, Ed French Manufacturer: Augustus M. Kelley Publ. ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover ASIN: B000OEJH0Q |
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Companion to the Grapes of Wrath, A
Warren French Manufacturer: Viking ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback ASIN: B000KX38R4 |
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Fostoria Tableware: 1944-1986
Milbra Long , and Emily Seate Manufacturer: Collector Books ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover Similar Items:
ASIN: 1574321439 |
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Continuing the 'Crystal for America' series, this volume covers pressed patterns, cuttings, etchings, and decorations, and includes the popular Coin, Colony, and Century patterns, the Henry Ford Museum Collection, and a host of other patterns, collections, and giftware produced by the Fostoria Glass Company in its last 42 years. Milkglass and Ebony glass have their own complete sections, as do the pieces introduced in the American and Navarre patterns during these years. Original company materials and 80 color photographs are featured throughout the book. 1999 values. AUTHORBIO: A retired teacher, Milbra Long has been a researcher for years, offering articles to many publications. She volunteered for the research committee of the Fostoria Glass Society of America, and served on the board of directors. She and daughter, Emily Seate, are co-authors of the book series: Fostoria: The Crystal For America, as well as the Fostoria Value Guide. AUTHORBIO: Emily Seate has been a writer of fiction and poetry for most of her life. She is a philosopher, preferring long hours spent in thought to just about anything, except shopping for Fostoria glassware. She and her mother, Milbra Long, are co-authors of the book series: Fostoria: The Crystal For America, as well as the Fostoria Value Guide. REVIEW: This book shows the diversities in products and presentation of pieces by the Fostoria Company, until it closed the factory in Moundsville in 1986. The authors have presented this complex period as simply as possible, providing original company catalog pages and detailed photographs.Customer Reviews:
Heirloom pattern information excellent.......2005-09-29
Finally, the information I need on Heirloom!.......1999-06-19
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Fostoria Tableware The Crystal for America. 1944-1986
Milbra Long Manufacturer: Collector Books ProductGroup: Book Binding: Unknown Binding ASIN: B000JMBKGM |
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Mosaic Workshop: A Guide to Designing and Creating Mosaics
Emma Biggs , and Tessa Hunkin Manufacturer: Trafalgar Square Publishing ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover Similar Items:
ASIN: 1570761493 |
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The ancient decorative art of mosaic is, today, increasingly appreciated for the beauty it can bring to the home, both inside and out. Now, Mosaic Workshop shows how the complete beginner can learn to transform a variety of everyday objects, from tables to picture frames. Beginning with a brief history of mosaic, each chapter focuses on a different aspect of design and technique, including color, laying, contrast, texture, pattern, and movement. These aspects are then beautifully demonstrated in24 original projects, with designs that incorporate an array of motifs, from fish, birds, and animals to fruits and abstract designs. Basic techniques are skillfully explained and illustrated, and there are ideas for a variety of applications, such as splashbacks, showers, floors, and walls. Complete with200 color photos as well as templates, the book builds chapter by chapter into a complete course in mosaics. Whether you want to embellish a picture frame or transform an entire wall, Mosaic Workshop will guide and inspire every step of the way. The authors' previous collaboration was Stylish and Simple Mosaic.Customer Reviews:
Gets better with each reading..........2005-01-06
Very impressive.......2002-08-22
Besides the gorgeous designs, this book is impressive in its extensive teaching about design, light, color, contrast, background, and several methods of laying mosaic. I get the feeling I'm in the hands of a skillful and professional mosaicist, and that this is a book to be studied to gain useful insight for building my own skills. These are not designs for someone to quickly throw together; rather this book is an excellent resource for serious mosaicists.
Mosaic Workshop : A Guide to Designing and Creating Mosaics.......2000-06-23
You can never have too many mosaic books!.......2000-06-23
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Mosaico Creativo / Mosaic Workshop: Guia Para Disenar y Crear Mosaicos / A Guide for Designing and Creating Mosaics
Emma Bigs , and Tessa Hunkin Manufacturer: Dessain & Tolra ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover ASIN: 9502408543 |
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Kitchen Design: A Visual Library (Schiffer Design Book)
Tina Skinner Manufacturer: Schiffer Publishing ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback Similar Items:
ASIN: 0764315102 |
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Take a tour of more than 200 kitchens and gather ideas for your own culinary center. Nearly 300 beautiful color images help you choose cabinet door styles, wood finishes, floor textures, and colors to suit your tastes. Special emphasis is placed on the small to mid-size kitchen, with great examples of storage solutions and space enhancing designs. This is a virtual showroom for the professional designer or remodeler who wants to hash through ideas with clients, and a great way for homeowners to express their tastes. Here's the first step toward a showplace kitchen: Get your sticky tabs out and start marking the elements that you would like to see in your home.
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Logos: Made in Spain
Marius Sala Manufacturer: Index Pub. ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback ASIN: 8489994331 |
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UN EMPUJON AL MADE IN SPAIN.(TT: One little push to the "Made in Spain" logo.)(Artículo Breve): An article from: Epoca
Eva Reuss Manufacturer: Difusora de Informacion Periodica, S.A. (DINPESA) ProductGroup: Book Binding: Digital ASIN: B0008EZ35U Release Date: 2005-07-29 |
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This digital document is an article from Epoca, published by Difusora de Informacion Periodica, S.A. (DINPESA) on March 1, 2002. The length of the article is 728 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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Dateline Hollywood: Sins and Scandals of Yesterday and Today
Mark Drop Manufacturer: Friedman/Fairfax Publishing ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback ASIN: 1567991084 |
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Dateline: Hollywood Sins And Scandals Of Yesterday
Mark Drop Manufacturer: Diane Pub Co ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback ASIN: 0756777216 |
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