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Count D'Orgel's Ball (New York Review Books Classics)
Raymond Radiguet Manufacturer: NYRB Classics ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback Similar Items:
ASIN: 1590171381 Release Date: 2005-03-31 |
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Count d'Orgel is handsome, charming, and carefree, a model of cool aristocratic aplomb. His wife, the Countess, is beautiful and pure and loves her husband more than anything in the world. But from the moment the d'Orgels meet and befriend the clever young François de Séryeuse backstage at the circus, all three of these supremely civilized and witty people are caught up in an ever more intricate and seductive dance of deception and self-deception. At Count d'Orgel's masquerade ball, the real disguises are those of the human heart.
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Count D'Orgel Opens the Ball
Manufacturer: Harvill Press ProductGroup: Book Binding: Unknown Binding ASIN: B0000CIBYL |
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The Wreck of Heaven (The World Gates, Book 2)
Holly Lisle Manufacturer: Eos ProductGroup: Book Binding: Mass Market Paperback Similar Items:
ASIN: 0380818388 Release Date: 2003-03-25 |
Book Description
There are doors into other worlds -- and those who cross over are changed forever ...
Two women have discovered the way into a new reality -- one so close to Earth that events there have shattering repercussions here. On Oria -- a wondrous paradise and nightmare both -- Molly McColl has powers she never imagined ... and a destiny that threatens her life, her love, and her soul. While Lauren Dane must use an extraordinary, newfound magic to protect her young son -- and to join with her sister on a quest that will shake the foundations of Heaven itself. For a serpentine evil now threatens the worldchain -- a soulless, immortal enemy who feeds on the death of worlds, and who is now turning its hungry, malevolent gaze on Oria ... and Earth.
Customer Reviews:
a good yarn.......2005-09-13
Another good one from the author of Memory of Fire.......2003-10-09
Holly Lisle still seems to prefer Lauren over Molly, as she did in the first book, but this time she abandons the sentinels on Earth where they belong to concentrate on Lauren's relationship with her sister and with Molly's resurrection. Molly is alive, but her soul now resides in heaven--gone to its eternal rest and reward. The reserected Molly believes her life is empty of meaning now that she has died and come back without her soul, but worse that this, she believes she is now kin to the dark gods. The dark gods are evil and they get worse and worse the more times they are killed and resurrected. Molly fears for the future.
And she is right to fear, for one of the dragon-like "Rhon" has a plan to make Molly into a dark god in his image. He will kill Molly over and over bringing her back each time to suffer death anew, until there is nothing of the old Molly Mcoll remaining.
I gave this four stars because I enjoyed reading it. It was fast paced and an easy read, but it suffered from using Lauren's point of view too much. I wanted, and still do want, more about Molly. The sentinels might as well not have been in this book. Pete is given a fairly interesting set of scenes to play, yet they seem to have no relation to the first book and feel redundant to me.
Buy the book, but be aware that this is book 2 of a series. Go into this one expecting loose ends to remain flapping in the breeze.
Mark E. Cooper
Warrior Within (ISBN: 0-9545122-0-0)
One Vision.......2003-07-16
As seen in Memory of Fire, Molly McColl dies while saving the life of Lauren Dane's son Jake. Because Molly holds the position of Vodi on Oria, she wears a necklace that magically refuses to allow her to die. Unfortunately, her rebirth brought back a soulless Molly McColl.
The two sisters-Lauren and Molly-begin questing for knowledge on what happened to former Vodi. While they work, dark forces begin working toward the destruction of the two women. Jake, who has never gotten over the death of his father, somehow manages to transport himself to the afterlife in search of his father. Lauren is forced to follow her son in an effort to try to save four souls: her husband's, Jake's, Molly's, and her own.
Meanwhile Pete Stark definitely proves to be more than a mere deputy, the Cat Creek Sentinels begin wondering about Lauren, and dragons surface as book two winds toward a satisfactory finale. Characters, plot, setting, and all the other elements of great fantasy work well in The Wreck of Heaven.
Death Can't Keep a Good Woman Down.......2003-05-24
In this novel, Jake refuses to go near the big mirror in their hallway and is even unhappy entering the kitchen. He has begun to talk again, but he is much too passive. She has just returned from the store and Pete has dropped by, so Lauren asks him to sit on the stairs with Jake as she puts up the groceries. Pete teases Jake about a story that he had once liked, but now scares him. Pete insists the scary pumpkin is saying that he has a cookie in his tummy and Jake knows that it is really saying "Boo, Boo". They both get the giggles and Jake even lets Pete carry him into the kitchen without protest.
Then Lauren discovers a messenger from Oria in her kitchen and quickly maneuvers Pete out of the house. The messenger states that Molly has returned from the dead through the powers of the Vodi necklace. Lauren quickly makes arrangements to be gone for a while and takes Jake with her to Oria. She finds Molly at Copper House and they start preparing for their roles as planned by their parents. However, Jake is more precocious than expected and manages to open a link leading to his deceased father in the afterlife.
Pete finds a note from Lauren on his kitchen table and decides that she probably used a small gate to deliver it. Although she writes that she is taking Jake to visit his grandparents, Pete notices that she has left her primary keyring with him and, after visiting the house, finds that the car is parked in a shed and that nothing much is missing. He reckons that foul play is unlikely, given the evidence, and that Lauren probably has been called back to Oria. To cover for her, he passes on the note to the other Sentinels and adds a few embellishments.
This novel extends the storyline to explain the difference between the old gods and the dark gods as well as the nature of the disasters that have destroyed worldline after worldline. We also learn something more about the rron and their motivation.
The romance between Molly and Seolar develops and even continues after her death and resurrection, but not without some hard moments. Seolar knows that his duty to the Veyar is primary in his life, but now he begins to realize that, without Molly, his life will not have any joy or satisfaction.
This novel is full of action and excitement. Dangers arise and are handled somehow. Once again, the story focuses on the interpersonal relationships between Molly and Seolar as well as between Lauren and Pete, but not as much so as the previous novel.
One interesting scene is the confrontation between Lauren and the Administrator in the Afterlife. Maybe a bit of catharsis for the author after a bad encounter with bureaucracy. Probably a good thing that she didn't write about Hell.
Recommended for Lisle fans and anyone who else enjoys a new approach to the salvation of the universe plot.
Large themes, interesting treatment.......2003-04-18
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Brand Spanking New Doug Chronicles #1: Lost in Space (Disney's Doug Chronicles)
Tim Grundmann Manufacturer: Disney Press ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback ASIN: 0786842326 |
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Doug Chronicles.......1998-10-01
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Psalms for Praying: An Invitation to Wholeness
Nan C. Merrill Manufacturer: Continuum International Publishing Group ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback Similar Items:
ASIN: 0826419062 |
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Psalms for Praying: An Invitation to Wholeness.......2007-05-07
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Psalms for Praying: An Invitation to Wholeness
Nan C. Merrill Manufacturer: Continuum International Publishing Group ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback Similar Items:
ASIN: 0826410456 |
Book Description
For daily use and all occasions, a beautiful gift edition of the inspiring retelling of the psalms.Customer Reviews:
Here's why you read Psalms!.......2007-08-23
Psalms for Praying: An invitation to Wholeness.......2007-05-08
Truly an invitation to wholeness!.......2007-02-23
Wonderful for Prayer.......2007-01-14
Inspiring Experience.......2006-08-16
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Holiday Hearts: A Collection of Inspired Recipes, Gifts and Decor
Pamela Sheldon Johns , and Jennifer Barry Manufacturer: Ten Speed Press ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback Similar Items:
ASIN: 1580084206 |
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Holiday Hearts A Collection of Inspired Recipes, Gifts, and Decorations by Pamela Sheldon Johns and Jennifer BarryOccasions abound on which we show our love for family and friendsValentine's Day, of course, but also anniversaries, birthdays, Mother's Day, and Father's Day, all days meant for pampering. What better way to please the object of your affection than with the classic symbol of love, a heart? From acclaimed chef Pamela Sheldon Johns and celebrated designer Jennifer Barry come HOLIDAY HEARTS, a book teeming with food and craft ideas all devoted to the heart. Hearts can be savoryParmesan Braided Hearts. They can definitely be sweetPink Coconut Hearts with Rose Blossoms. They can be decorativeRose Heart Candle Wreathes. They can even be practicalLavender Heart Sachets. This year, honor that someone special with a unique, homemade treasure.
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Richard Brown's Replica Watch Report: Volume 1
Richard Brown Manufacturer: Lulu.com ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback Similar Items:
ASIN: 141161402X |
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A resource for identifying fake, replica, or countefeit watches. Detailed descriptions and over 500 photographs are provided to aid in spotting replica watches. This book provides the tools to inform people how to spot fraud on sites such as eBay, and allow them to purchase watches safely online.Customer Reviews:
Good book.......2007-05-25
Replica Watch Report, Buyer Beware.......2006-09-03
Book Description
Anyone who has ever imagined plunging bare hands into cool, moist clay and shaping it into a vase, platter, or tile can now experience the pleasure of pottery. Lifelong potter Bill van Gilder has a bounty of time-tested advice on all the basics, and a plethora of fantastic techniques. That means novices will enjoy the advantages of a master teacher guiding them through each stage of the process—while intermediates will eagerly soak up every new idea he has to offer. With van Gilder’s help, beginners can try hand building, and progress onto the fundamentals of wheel-throwing. They’ll get expert tips on shaping spouts, handles and feet; adding texture, color, and luster; and combining techniques to create a variety of attractive projects.Customer Reviews:
Adventure at the wheel.......2007-10-11
I have learned so much from this book.......2007-10-09
Informative.......2007-08-23
A must for beginners........2007-03-14
Excellent.......2007-01-19
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Wheel-Thrown Ceramics: Altering * Trimming * Adding * Finishing (A Lark Ceramics Book)
Don Davis Manufacturer: Lark Books ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback Similar Items:
ASIN: 1579901859 |
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Good for concepts and examples.......2006-09-11
My favorite pottery book for the wheel!.......2002-10-07
great book for beginners.......2000-11-17
This book is a must for those looking for great new ideas!.......1999-10-29
Great step-by-step techniques.......1999-09-18
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A corpus of wheel-thrown pottery in Anglo-Saxon graves (Royal Archaeological Institute monograph series)
Vera I Evison Manufacturer: Royal Archaeological Institute ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback ASIN: 0903986078 |
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Potter's Studio Handbook: A Start-to-Finish Guide to Hand-Built and Wheel-Thrown Ceramics (Backyard Series)
Kristin Muller Manufacturer: Quarry ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback ASIN: 1592533736 |
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Like blacksmithing or hobby farming, pottery-making appeals to individuals who like to be creative, work with their hands, and don't mind getting a little dirty. However, it is a hobby that is largely underserved by the publishing industry, but difficult for someone to learn without a comprehensive guide because the tools and techniques are quite complicated. The Potter's Studio Handbook guides readers through the process of setting up their own studio and teaching them how to master the techniques at home. Once techniques are mastered, The Potter's Studio Handbook will remain an invaluable resource to the clay artist when looking to create beautiful, yet functional projects, at home with nearly 25 projects that build upon previously learned skills.
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Experiments in producing wheel-thrown and/or hand-built ceramic forms from white and colored porcelain clay bodies
Kathleen Daley Keller ProductGroup: Book Binding: Unknown Binding ASIN: B0006WDOZ0 |
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Style by Nature: Beautify Your Home with Nature's Colors and Textures (Better Homes and Gardens(r)) (Better Homes and Gardens(r))
Better Homes and Gardens Books Manufacturer: Better Homes and Gardens ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover Similar Items:
ASIN: 0696214601 |
Book Description
Helps readers identify their Ânatural-style personalityÂspring, summer, autumn, or winterÂand use it as a guide to create comfortable living spacesShows readers how to draw inspiration from the four seasons to select colors, patterns, and textures for home decorating
Offers quick tips for accents and accessories as well as whole-house and room-by-room decorating ideas
Includes a special section on creative window treatments that capture each seasonÂ's style
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Decorating with the SEASONS in mind..........2007-07-26
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Decorating With Color and Texture
Ann McArdle Manufacturer: Diane Pub Co ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback ASIN: 0756765811 |
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Whether you are planning a quick update or remodeling from scratch, this book offers essential advice & inspiration for choosing & using classic & modern color & textures. Every page is packed with fresh ideas on using color to add texture, warmth & style to a room. Color photos & decorating tips guide you on how to get the most out of patterns in wall coverings & paints, as well as decorative accessories. Chapters target decorating with classic color & textures -- wallpaper, paint, furniture, rugs & flooring can be altered to add to or change the style of a room. The book features the key advice & inspiration you need to create the look you want using the color & textures you'll love. Over 200 sumptuous color photos.Customer Reviews:
Great decorating tips.......2001-09-26
The book starts showing you dramatic rooms. I loved a bedroom with purple walls, a huge white ball lantern light and a simple bed. I liked a soft yet high-tech looking living room done in several shades of blue and accents of orange as well. Many more examples show how to use contrasting colors that work well together to create dramatic yet harmonious effects.
The role of texture in enhancing color and style is then examined. Using fabric, furniture and decorative objects, rooms are completed in several themes including Eastern and modern. In the section on the Eclectic look you see how color and texture are used to pull together diverse items and styles to suit personal taste. Here I found an elegant sitting room with a green velvet couch and animal prints to be quite impressive. I also liked a cozy bedroom with a purple wall and a wrought iron bed.
There is an emphasis throughout the book on decorating to satisfy personal taste, style and comfort. Guidance is provided on color schemes to fit different functions and create desired moods. There is a wonderful chapter on bringing the elements of nature into your
home. The use of natural finishes in woods and fabrics as well as plants and other natural
objects as decorative accents is employed here.
An excellent resource guide is provided. This includes a glossary, a supplier list with web site addresses and directories of designers and photographers. Among many decorating books I have, the emphasis on practicality and livability along with style and creativity make this one of the most useful for me.
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Latin Style: Decorating Your Home with Color, Texture, and Passion
Juan Carlos Arcila-Duque Manufacturer: Thomas Nelson ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover ASIN: 1401603653 |
Book Description
Latin Style is the decorating book for bringing the vibrant energy of the Latin culture into your home.
Vibrant photographs and creative, original ideas provide the inspiration anyone needs to bring true Latin style to his or her own life. Whether as a source of inspiration or a defining accent, Latin Style will be the perfect addition to any decor. Style icon Juan Carlos Arcila-Duque defines and celebrates the four key influences of Latin style: Paradiso is the lush abundance of the rain forest, filled with life of every kind. Hacienda is the old world, brick and stone elegance of ranches and country estates set in a rugged landscape. Cabana evokes the cool of the ocean with endless white beaches, turquoise water, and tropical fruits. Pueblo reflects the sun-drenched colors of the marketplace, folk art, colonial architecture, and quiet courtyards. Latin Style will feature a CD of Latin-inspired music and images.
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In Your Face Too! : The Best Interactive Interface Designs
Daniel Donnelly Manufacturer: Rockport Publishers ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover Similar Items:
ASIN: 1564966771 |
Book Description
In Your Face Too! The Best Interactive Interface Design follows in the footsteps of the first, and best-selling In Your Face design book, and continues to give readers one of the best collections of interactive interface designs being produced by leading designers and design firms in the area of interactive multimedia.The companion CD-ROM included with the book features working interactive demos and portfolios shown in the book, as well as direct-to-Web connections over 200 related Websites.
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Great book!.......2000-09-06
it hurts my brain.......2000-07-29
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In Your Face: The Best of Interactive Interface Design
Daniel Donnelly Manufacturer: Rockport Pub ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback ASIN: 1564964000 |
Book Description
In Your Face: The Best of Interactive Interface Design features a collection of the best interactive interfaces being produced by the leading designers and design firms in the areas of interactive multimedia.The companion CD-ROM included with the book features interviews with multimedia designers, multimedia software demos and examples of the kiosks, CD-ROMs, floppy disks and World Wide Web interactives premiered in the book.
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In your face too! The best interactive interface designs. (Book Reviews).: An article from: Technical Communication
Patricia A. Toth Manufacturer: Society for Technical Communication ProductGroup: Book Binding: Digital ASIN: B0008FC2EY Release Date: 2005-07-30 |
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This digital document is an article from Technical Communication, published by Society for Technical Communication on May 1, 2002. The length of the article is 904 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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The Terrible Fitzball: The Melodramatist of the Macabre (Entertainment and Leisure Studies)
Larry Stephen, Ph.D. Clifton Manufacturer: Bowling Green University Popular Press ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover ASIN: 0879726083 |
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