Mister Posterior and the Genius Child

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Woodstock was over. The Beatles had just broken up. "Sesame Street" was new. And people in Cambridge, Massachusetts, were getting in touch with their feelings. It was 1970, the year Vanessa Brick was picked as a Super Duper Speller for the Cambridge Harmony School-and started an uproar by following her teacher's instructions to "express herself." In this absurdly funny and tender novel from a brilliant new voice in fiction, a now-grown Vanessa looks back on a time that was less innocent than it seemed.

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I didn't care for this book.......2007-07-23

I was expecting more. This book was not that good. The story didn't hold my interest, maybe because I wasn't born yet when it takes place. I could not relate to the women at all with their guru and looseness.

Should be read by every Gen-X-er.......2007-06-26

This spot-on social critique vividly and scathingly captures the time and place. It presents this authentic girl hero and the wonderfully inconsistent needy freaks attempting to rear her. I thought it was very brave to go down that road about indecent exposure and not offer any easy answers. In that way, it reminded me of Summer of My German Soldier.

intrepid eight-year-old explores newfound consciousness.......2003-12-05

It is no easy feat the describe and define the onset of self-awareness in a child's life; the task is more difficult when the child's consciousness forms itself in the heady, self-aborbed early 1970s. Emily Jenkins' winning debut novel, "Mister Posterior and the Genuis Child" creates a memorable eight-year-old protagonist in Vanessa, who most endure growing up in Cambridge, Massachusetts, in a home where her single mother,Debbie, tries to navigate the currents of consciousness-raising, alternative education and sexual satisfaction. Vanessa's voice rings true; her complex personality invites empathy and her myriad school and home experiences delight, horrify and illuminate. "Posterior" features an impressive, fast-paced narrative which enhances Jenkins' sharply-etched characters and invests their foibles with sympathy instead of disdain.

Vanessa is a sensitive, precocious child who is acutely aware of her marginal status at a progressive, counter-culture, purportedly child-centered school. Chafing at her suddenly obvious differences, Vanessa alternates between rejecting her distinctiveness and embracing it. Upon discovering her status as a scholarship student -- a poor kid from a poor, single-parent family -- and ingesting a classmate's comments on her being different, Vanessa remarks that "it felt like confirmation of something I had known all along."

Her mother, whom Vanessa resolutely calls Debbie, struggles with her own baggage. "The only child of two blisteringly spotless people," Debbie rebels through diet and her own steadfast belief in her daughter's right to be. Debbie repudiates her parents' "veneer of shiny white happiness" as she flails away at her solitary life. Dating a seemingly endless array of losers, Debbie unwittingly increases the velocity of Vanessa's maturation by hiring a babysitter, whose adolescent fixation on boys augments a budding curiosity in Vanessa.

This desire to know, to question leads Vanessa into conflict with quasi-permissive (but secretly manipulative and lazy) teachers whose premise of allowing children to prgress at their own pace runs afoul of their unwillingness to instruct and guide. A member of the "Super Spellers," Vanessa includes explicit sexual vocabulary in a hilarious script she was voluntarily coerced into writing. The episode reveals not only her vivid imagination but also the utter blindness of school authorities to authentic childhood creativity.

Vanessa adamantly refuses to perceive herself as a victim, and this core resiliency carries her through the central crisis of the novel: an exhibitionist whose bare bottom alarms her mother, babysitter and neighborhood but merely amuses her. Vanessa's unflinching belief in herself -- a self defined by imagination, play and discovery -- serves as a model of behavior, not just for children, but for adults as well.

"Mister Posterior and the Genuis Child" is vibrant and engaging. Its author, Emily Jenkins, invests her protagonist with an informed childhood sensibility, one open to hurt and fear, but even more receptive to the wondrous, messy possibilities of life.

The world keeps turning -.......2003-07-23

The world keeps turning through the eyes of this 8 year old whose vision is both quirky and intensely aware. The humor catches us by surprise, the moments of truth are sometimes painful, and there's an undercurrent of willingness to live life fully that buoys up all of it. Emily Jenkins has brought to life characters who are oddly familiar yet have plenty to teach us, naming them with Dickensian accuracy and bouncing them off each other in ways that remind us sometimes of a circus and sometimes of a ballet. Her refined ability to capture the moments that matter and weave them into a story with meaning mark a first novel that will keep you reading.

Unbelievable.......2003-07-05

The way Emily Jenkins described all of the events taken place through the point of view of a child made it seemingly innocent though undoubtedly the absolute opposite! BRILLIANT!

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The latest title in a series based on characters from the best-selling War of Souls trilogy.

This title is the next in a series that explores the lives of key characters from Margaret Weis & Tracy Hickman's New York Times best-selling War of Souls trilogy. Wizards Conclave describes events that directly overlap events during the War of Souls, and it features two lead characters familiar to any fan of the Dragonlance world. Author Douglas Niles is well-known to and popular with both recent and long-term Dragonlance novel fans.

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Not great,but not bad either.......2006-06-25

i like the new direction DL is going at the end of this story..Coryn is going to be a major character in the DL world,and I liked how Dalamar,Jenna,and Coryn all worked together to reach their goals... The reason why this gets 3 stars and not higher is because of the horrible villains..Kalrakin and his dull and boring sidekick are by far the worst villains I've ever erad about..Kalrakin should be on some low budget saturday morning cartoon..They were the type of villains u want to hate and hope die soon cause they were just awfully stupid and dumb..

I did like the overall storyline and the rest of the book flowed nicely..It took me just 3 days to read,which is a plus in my book...I just wish the villains were cooler than how they were portrayed.. If you like Dalamar,Jenna,and a newcomer mage "coryn" that might one day rival even Raistlin himself,then go read this book.

Quite probably the worse DL book ever released.......2004-11-08

Really, I'd give negative stars if it was possible. Before I get going, I'd like to point out that I've always liked Douglas Niles's DL works, The Last Thane aside. In particular, I'd recommend Fistandantilus Reborn, The Kinslayer Wars, and Emperor of Ansalon as excellent examples of how good a writer her can be in this setting...even if each has slight flaws, they don't add up enough to detract from the book.

In Wizard's Conclave, it seems like all there are, are flaws. As far as the issue of Dalamar the Dark's hair color, he WAS killed and resurrected. The shock of that COULD have bleached his hair - it happens in real life sometimes when people experience a severe trauma. That was the least of it in my mind.

For starters, the heroine (Coryn) was far too naive and STUPID throughout the book. The idea that a kender could just show up (in Icereach, of all places, without being a god, as in The Icewall Trilogy) at Scharon's door and guide a 15-year old girl to Palanthas WITHOUT INCIDENT is ludicrous. Plain and simple. Any ship they took would have had to pass close enough to the Gale off the coast of Southern Ergoth to experience negative weather patterns from its fallout, yet we hear nothing of a storm-tossed ship or anything. Just smooth sailing!

Secondly, the Tower of High Sorcery in Wayreth has a whole big piece of source material on it (Raistlin's Legacy: The Tower of High Sorcery) that was readily available to Mr. Niles that he apparently didn't look at once. Wayreth Forest is just that, a forest. No caves, no mountains, NO SECRET TUNNELS! It is guarded by a COPPER dragon, not some massive green holdover from the Third Dragon War. It is also a structure that CANNOT be harmed. Raistlin, in Test of the Twins, was a god in an alternate future and even his DIVINE power couldn't harm it, never mind some wild magic.

The villain was, in a word, boring. The writing was kiddie (he should have named Coryn Harriet Potter and just have been done with it) and there were so many problems that they got in the way of telling a good story. Not the least of which is the idea that every wizard had the "fly" spell memorized for every day use or that they suddenly had a full compliment of spells after years of having no access to them. Oh, and lest I forget, they made good time from all corners of the continent, all arriving at the SAME EXACT TIME the day AFTER the Night of the Eye. I wasn't aware Ansalon had Leer jets.

The Master of the Tower has his own form, but it was not once used, and is more powerful than just about any wizard because he IS the Tower. Why he didn't lock the villain and his toadying sidekick in a room and allow them to suffocate is beyond me. The Tower's physical layout was incorrectly described, or should I say incompletely described. No mention was made of where the fence went from the foretower.

And for all of Coryn's unbelievable (literally) powers, she HAD to use her little copycat spell on that arrow to win? What about, oh, I dunno, casting a haste spell on the arrow so it would get there before Kalwhatshisname had time to turn around?

Was there anything about this book I liked? Yes, actually. I liked that Jenna became the Head of the Conclave, even if she's far too old to have withstood the punishment she took. She was no spring chicken in Dragons of Summer Flame as it was, yet here she is 40+ years later and still running around like she was in the prime of her life. Even Elminster would have a problem bouncing back from the kind of injuries she sustained!

The best part, though, was the scene with Palin and Dalamar. I felt that it was an excellent closing of the book on the Majere family (Linsha aside) and their involvement with the future of Krynn. Palin sacrificed magic at the end of the War of Souls trilogy and in this book - released shortly after Prisoner of Haven and, thus, a great piece of loose-end-tying - we see him happy for the first time in years. A family that rose from peaceful common stock returns to peaceful common stock...a great way to bring their saga full circle.

In short, though, Mr. Niles took far too many liberties with the story, not the least of which was betraying the tone of DL with a kiddie fantasy story, dialogue sequences, and pace. As I said, though, I like Doug Niles's DL stuff, by and large, and will just be forced to file this in the Miss category for him...which is still far outnumberd by his Hits. I really hope that he phoned this in due to personal feelings towards the story idea and the supposed story arc that is supposed to come with it. Coryn is rumored to feature prominently in his upcoming trilogy...I can only hope he doesn't continue the trend established in this book, but rather takes the story seriously and attempts to make the read not only fun, but worthwhile as well.

Eh...........2004-10-06

As many other reviewers have stated, Dalamar the Dark is -not- blonde. He is, in fact, a black-haired elf. It was also my understanding that he had been physically changed during his time serving the 'One God' in the War of Souls, (i.e. he was weaker, thinner, possibly even going gray. Appearing to age faster then an elf -should-.) This was not portrayed in the novel at all.

The writing style was wonderful, and I enjoyed the story. But there were massive holes in it. Unfortunately, this seems to be a running theme with some of the newer Dragonlance books. (If you haven't read 'Lake of Death' yet, don't.) If you're a hardcore dragonlance fan, and want to know about the current status of High Sorcery, this book delivers. But you can definitely live without it.

Fair.......2004-09-28

I admire Mr Niles skills in writing, and he is one of the founders of the DragonLance Trilogy. I enjoyed reading more of Dalamar, an often neglected but fascinating character.

Still he did make a crucial error in that Dalamar is indeed dark-haired (confirmable, if one asks Larry Elmore or Mrs Weis) and that the novel was woefully short. . . or that no kender were killed in the procession of this novel.

Still, it's a good read.

Okay..........2004-09-03

This book is okay but one reviewer does have a point...Why does Dalamar have blond hair instead of black hair? Also, in the War of the Souls trilogy it is mentioned that he was thinner and looked much older? Never mind the questions though. The book was okay but it left out some important details. Although Niles does capture Dalamar cool and aloof nature perfectly. Aside from that, the book was okay. It ended too quickly perphaps he could made it longer? Try The Hunter's Blades trilogy instead by R.A. Salvatore.

WIZARDS' CONCLAVE (DRAGONLANCE AGE OF MORTALS)

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WIZARDS' CONCLAVE (DRAGONLANCE AGE OF MORTALS)
DOUGLAS NILES
Manufacturer: Wizards of the Coast
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000LVMIGC

Book Description

Nebula award-winning author Elizabeth Ann Scarborough brings together nine of her best short stories in Scarborough Fair and Other Stories. Her wit and wisdom are encapsulated in these stories that blend fantasy, history -- and that indefinable touch that only Elizabeth Ann Scarborough has -- into a magical journey through worlds that only she could create.

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A Must Have for storytellers!.......2003-06-06

I've never read Elizabeth Ann Scarborough's books in the past, but I definitely will be looking out for them now. These short stories draw in the reader and make you laugh. Some of them make you choke up and think very long about our veterans. Some are very much showing her love for felines, and the ability of a cat to be above all other species on the earth... at least in their own minds. I picked it up because of the artwork on the cover by Ursula Vernon, a favorite artist of mine, and was not disappointed by the contents!

Delightful and varied short story collection.......2003-05-13

I discovered this book simply because I found the title and cover intriguing, but it gets even better on the inside! Each of the short stories is well-written and unique, and I loved them all. This book has appeal for almost everyone, from cat lovers to science fiction fans. (As it happens, I fall into both of these categories.) If you like fantasy, humor, mystery, or a story that leaves you a bit teary-eyed at the end, there is something in this collection for you.

runs the gamut of speculative fiction.......2003-04-04

This eleven-story collection runs the gamut of speculative fiction. For the most part, the tales take place on a "mundane" earth that is where the readers and the author live, but something extraordinary occurs to this everyday environs. Some of the contributions use supernatural elements, others fantasy, and finally science fiction to tell a story of the unexpected imposing on the "normal". Most contain humor (though some more are more subtle than others) and the key characters seem real whether they are mummies rising from roads or creatures residing in fairyland. Each tale entertains the audience who will agree on how astonishingly well Elizabeth Ann Scarborough blends the whimsical and otherworldly into the "realistic" in her telling of pleasant stories.

Harriet Klausner

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This book is for church leaders missionaries evangelists and all those who wish to learn about this refreshing way of planting churches and becoming dynamic cells of life for Jesus Christ. The decline of the traditional church in the West has met with the emergence of new ways of being the people of God. One of these is the phenomenal growth of cell churchessmall groups of committed Christians meeting in homes and spawning new cells with enthusiasm. While the cell church movement is still small in most Western countries it is likely to become a major player in the church of the future. In countries like China Singapore and Malaysia it is the most popular vehicle for their extraordinary explosion of Christianity.

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Fills a huge void very well

Outstanding resourse for any lover of brandy

An excellent overview, especially for the novice

Finally someone provides an overview of the Armagnac region

Armagnac: The Definitive Guide to France's Premier Brandy
Charles Neal
Manufacturer: Wine Appreciation Guild
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 1891267205

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This detailed study takes us to Gascony and shows the hidden factors that go into the production of a great Armagnac. Insights into the blending and permitted additives are provided. Profiles of the most influential negociants, objective tasting notes and even information on matching Armagnacs with cigars. . Armagnacs from a single year have subtle notes of prune, apricot, vanilla, spice and nuts converging into heavenly bouquets. Biographies and reviews of 140 producers and negociants, the precise differences between Cognac and Armagnac and tasting notes of over 750 vintages are provided.

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Fills a huge void very well.......2007-01-10

This book fills the void for quality information on Armagnac very well. The book offers detailed information on the grapes, techniques, and region for the production of Armagnac generally as well as specifics about a very large percentage if not all of the producers of Armagnac. The only reason I gave this book four out of five stars is the production quality of some of the graphics and text describing them, is not top rate. Also if you are looking for a coffee table book this is probably not for you. This is a serious read and reference for enthusiasts of Armagnac. Highly recommended.

Outstanding resourse for any lover of brandy.......2000-07-11

Although this volume is dedicated to the appreciation of armagnac, it is the most informative single volume I've found on French brandy in general. Compared to the glossy photo-filled guidebooks on cognac, it might appear a bit crude with its black-and-white photos and idiosyncratic text. But it is packed with the kind of straightforward, unvarnished information about armagnac and cognac -- production techniques, additives, relative sales volume -- that is altogether missing from those prettier books, yet is absolutely essential for understanding the fundamental differences between these two wonderful brandies. Mr. Neal has an insider's knowledge (and strong opinions), but is generally evenhanded in his treatment of the relative merits of armagnac and cognac. His thumbnail reviews of a voluminous number of specific bottlings and vintages are an indispensible purchasing guide, even if many of them are (sadly) not available beyond the estates where they are distilled and bottled. Overall, an essential addition to the brandy-lover's library.

An excellent overview, especially for the novice.......1999-09-21

If you've only heard about, or had a taste of, the excellent alternative to cognac, this book will give you the big picture beautifully. Growers and producers are discussed at some length, there's excellent info on the region and its customs, and there is special attention given to some of the more technical aspects of production and character. The photos are a little dark, but the text is so lively they're almost superfluous. If you're intrigued by the topic or want to know more, this is the resource you need.

Finally someone provides an overview of the Armagnac region.......1999-05-24

This book has (some) values for all Armagnac-interested persons. For the novice will it provide ample information about Armagnac (what is it, where is it, etc) and for the 'half-pro', many tasting notes and details of producers. For a 'professional' Armagnac drinker, however, the details about the individual producers are somewhat lacking; also it suffers from the absolute lack of color pictures (only b/w), but all-in-all recommendable (basically since no other documentation on the subject exists)

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Edith Wharton was one who gave leisure and education a good name. Writing lucidly, charmingly, and intelligently of cruising the Greek isles, staying in Italian villas, and visiting a sultan's palace in Morocco, she sets a civilized pace and tone. In Italian Backgrounds, Wharton asks, "Is it, in short, ever well to be elsewhere when one might be in Italy?" To which I reply, is it ever well to be reading someone else when one might be reading Edith Wharton?

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In EDITH WHARTON ABROAD, Sarah Bird Wright has carefully chosen selections from Edith Wharton's travel writing that convey the writer's control of her craft. Wharton disliked the generality of guidebooks and focused instead on the "parentheses of travel" - the undiscovered hidden corners of Europe, Morocco, and the Mediterranean. This collection spans a period of three decades and takes the reader with Wharton from France to Italy and to Greece. Included is an excerpt from her unpublished memoir, THE CRUISE OF THE VANDIS, as well as front line depictions of Lorraine and the Vosges during World War I.

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Sweet.......2001-05-03

Dude, this book is cool. its, like, really interesting and stuff and it makes me wanna go to italy. i bet italy is pretty cool from the descriptions. but thats just what i think, and i dont do it that often really. Hey, e-mail me if you have suggestions of good books or anything really. Bye!!

Edith Wharton Abroad: Selected Travel Writings, 1888-1920

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Edith Wharton Abroad: Selected Travel Writings, 1888-1920
Edith; Wright, Sarah Bird Wharton
Manufacturer: Palgrave Macmillan
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Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000OT3ORI

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African Inspirations in Embroidery
Mary Sleigh
Manufacturer: Batsford
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 0713489219

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A leading embroiderer with a lifelong love and understanding of African culture translates the many striking images of that magnificent continent into breathtaking textile art. From the dusky colors of the savannah to the traditional beadwork of African tribes, a variety of sources have gone into producing stunning effects. Rather than specific projects--although there is one exquisitely beaded Xhosa bag to make--this guide focuses on process and inspiration, with plenty of photos of beautiful fabrics and crafts. There's advice on researching traditional African patterns, Creating original designs, using color, and incorporating pattern and texture, along with profiles of noted textile artists.

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African Inspirations in Embroidery
Mary Sleigh
Manufacturer: Batsford
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Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000JZCBP8

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JE VEUX BIEN! offers a unique organization of materials that guides students through the study of French, enabling them to better communicate in everyday situations.

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No thanks.......2007-06-28

This was our textbook for all of French I. I never used it to study because it wasn't helpful. In fact, I went through most of the first half of French I without even opening the book. For the second half of French I, our teacher used the book more often, but only for exercises. She taught us grammar through lectures; this was a wise decision since the grammar explanations in the book helped very little.

In the readings there were many new vocab words, which isn't a problem if the new ones are defined for you. They are defined for you on the side, but they're arranged alphabetically, and they vary between definitions of phrases and definitions of individual words, which means you have to spend a long time searching every time you encounter a new word. It'd be better if they were arranged in order of appearance, the way my old Spanish text used to do.

Also there are too many poor quality photos of Jeannette Bragger in this book. What's up with that?

(The accompanying workbook was littered throughout with errors as well)

Full of errors and misleading cultural information.......2005-08-29

I had the misfortune to teach one semester of university-level French using this book (the text was chosen ahead of time by my supervisor). I can confirm the other reviewers' comments -- this is one of the very worst textbooks I have ever seen. I constantly came across errors in it and had to use up valuable class time correcting these errors for my students.

One particularly egregious error regarding culture is made in the part where the main character, an immigrant from Senegal, meets a North African guy unknown to him. The author has the North African guy greet him in Wolof (a language spoken in Senegal; it is very unlikely that he would know it), and then the author incorrectly identifies his statement as "a typical Arabic greeting". It shouldn't be THAT hard to check facts before sending the book to print.

I also agree that the grammar information, or lack thereof, is poorly laid out and confusing for students.

By my second semester teaching this course we had switched to Mais Oui. It was 100 times better, a breath of fresh air after stinky Je veux bien.

Loathsome at best.......2005-04-20

I'm a straight A college student -and this is the worst textbook set that I have encountered thus far. Some of the exercises can be described as nothing less than painful. The exercises are vague, impossible and outright annoying at times. This is not to say that some concepts are not well addressed -but it is to say that this textbook is woefully inadequate for any level of course instruction. I've bought and read perhaps 700 books through Amazon -and never before have I been so compelled to write such words of warning. The french language itself is not a difficult topic - this text betrays that truth. Your students will hate you if you use this book.

poor system based on hear and say learning.......2003-08-26

Anyone remember the old learn by hearing we tried in English way back in the 60s and 70s that was such a bust? This is based on the same principles. The idea is if you hear it enough you will learn it by using it and learn the basic rules the same way.
Not taken into account that how many of us live around French speakers could be counted on the writers toes. The Audio uses rapid speaking natives who use only sentences which are unclear. The speakers themselves are not clear voices. Repeats of words are not considered. The Audio for the chapter does not match the words to be learned. Instead you are attempting to understand a conversation. It is not to help you learn to speak correctly. The idea is presented in the classes at the University where one of the authors is employed is "Don't worry about how you say it. Everyone has a different accent."

Grammer is bypassed or very poorly covered in hopes that the more you hear the quicker you will learn the rules. It is not explained properly leaving many students complaining they do not understand simple formation of easy sentences. Suggestions by others who speak the language of other simple text clearly explaining the rules are made and the problem is solved. If you have to buy another text to gain the basics why buy this one?

The pictures are lovely. The guide to the metro is great. If used for a trip with a good French background it works well. As a text for those who would learn to speak or read it.. pass. Buy a better book. As an addition to a great text.. pick it up. Great for a refesher for those who have French 4 under their belt. The workbook is a must even for them to gain anything at all from the text.

je veux bien.......2003-06-14

I was not particularly impressed with this textbook. If anything, it's suited for high school. It's has more pictures of French pop stars and people eating baguettes than it has actual content. It is mainly oriented around conversational French. If you'd like something in-depth or grammar-oriented, choose another book. The CDs that come with the workbook aren't that great: what the editors chose to have pronounced for you seems somewhat random. I would prefer if every new vocabulary word was available to hear pronounced, but this is not the case.

I Want My Banana! Je Veux Ma Banane! (Language Learning Story Books: I Can Read French)

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Fun, colorful, great for new vocabulary.
The Monkey Shines
A wonderful book
Pretty Good.

I Want My Banana! Je Veux Ma Banane! (Language Learning Story Books: I Can Read French)
Mary Risk , and Jacqueline Jansen
Manufacturer: Barron's Educational Series
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 0812065794

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Fun, colorful, great for new vocabulary........2000-06-16

I teach French to elementary school children and they loved this book. The illustrations are beautiful and colorful. And the story is entertaining enough for them to catch up on new vocabulary. The book itself is excellent quality as well.

The Monkey Shines.......2000-05-26

Grief . . . comforting friends . . . food . . . threatening enemy . . . victory . . . happiness. What more could you want in a book? Well actually, there is more. You can read it, look at Alex de Wolf's clever pictures, listen to it on tape, and learn French -- all at the same time. Mary Risk, as usual, has not been satisfied just to "feed" the reader French - she has created an engaging story that my 4-year-old listens to and "reads" over and over.

A wonderful book.......2000-01-21

What a great way to learn another language! My son loves the pictures, and we tirelessly read it over and over again in both French and English. The pronunciation guide is very helpful. I wish they offered this book in several more languages.

Pretty Good........2000-01-09

There are very few french books for children it seems. However, we enjoy this one. It has both english and french (with pronunciation guide in the back of the book). The pictures are amusing. We wish there were more of these books.

Ah! Je Veux Vivre ( Ah! I Would Linger ; Ah! Nella Calma ) - Vintage Sheet Music

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Ah! Je Veux Vivre ( Ah! I Would Linger ; Ah! Nella Calma ) - Vintage Sheet Music
Charles ; Liebling, Estelle ( Edited By ) ; Millard, H ( English Words By ) Gounod
Manufacturer: Klassay Music Co
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000O7PFYU

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Arrêtez le monde, je veux descendre !
Guy Bedos
Manufacturer: Le Cherche-midi Editeur
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Bleu, je veux (Collection Points. Serie Points-Virgule)

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Bleu, je veux (Collection Points. Serie Points-Virgule)
Gisele Bienne
Manufacturer: Editions du Seuil
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Ceux qui savent de quoi je parle comprendront ce que je veux dire

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Ceux qui savent de quoi je parle comprendront ce que je veux dire
Alain Schifres
Manufacturer: J.-J. Pauvert
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Clara et les Poneys : Je veux faire du poneys !

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Clara et les Poneys : Je veux faire du poneys !
Mireille Mirej , and Bruno Pilorget
Manufacturer: Flammarion Jeunesse
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Cédric, tome 13 : Papa je veux un cheval!

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Cédric, tome 13 : Papa je veux un cheval!
Laudec , and Raoul Cauvin
Manufacturer: Dupuis
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Dis, Maman, je veux un chien !
Natacha Aymon-Gerbier
Manufacturer: Fleurus
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Dormez, je le veux!: L'hypnose
Yves Vivini
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A remarkable account of a match made in HeavenIn the movie Ghost, the passionate moment when Patrick Swayze is able to reach out to Demi Moore from the other side touched people's hearts in a way that few movies do. Does life continue after death? Can a departed loved one change the course of our lives? Send Me Someone shows us that the answer is "yes." In this first-person memoir, Diana von Welanetz Wentworth tells the story of a powerful love affair and how it came to encompass dimensions beyond what she considered possible. From the beginning, Diana Webb and Paul von Welanetz were a storybook couple. In the enchantment of their first days together, the two became absorbed by a chemistry that endured through twenty-five years of marriage. Diana and Paul shared everything, personally and professionally. Their passion for cooking, entertaining, and bringing people together led them to successful careers as award-winning cookbook authors, hosts of a television show, and later as founding directors of The Inside Edge, a prominent human potential organization. Regarded by friends as a perfect match, they were even named "One of L.A.'s Most Romantic Couples" by Los Angeles magazine in 1986.But one day, in 1988, everything changed. They discovered that their adventure together was to be cut short when Paul was diagnosed with terminal cancer. Diana was devastated. In rapidly declining health, he told her, "I don't want you to be alone." She replied impulsively, "Then send me someone!" Paul responded, "I will."That promise, and its aftermath, is the extraordinary story at the heart of Send Me Someone. Diana relates how, after Paul's death, she became aware that he was still "present" in her life and actively concerned with her well-being. Within months, fate introduced her to a new man-Ted Wentworth, a prominent attorney who had lost his wife to cancer. Ted seemed so unlike the dreamy, romantic Paul. He was realistic, funny, mischievous, even a little confrontational. But Diana soon began to appreciate Ted's depth and wisdom, along with his edgy sense of the ridiculous. Despite their obvious differences, the two fell in love.Ted, as it turned out, has a well-developed intuitive sense, and as their relationship developed, he revealed something that astonished Diana: he felt a startling inner connection to Paul von Welanetz! In fact, a series of remarkable occurrences soon convinced them both that Ted was indeed the "someone" Paul promised to send. Send Me Someone is both a romantic love story and a credible account of communication with someone from "the other side." As such, it occupies a unique niche while straddling two enormously popular genres. This inspiring book offers hope and reassurance that death is not the end. It is an engaging, real-life tale that love, once known, never really dies. Send Me Someone is, without a doubt, the most compelling love story of the year.

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Timely inspiration.......2001-12-16

The author tells an inspiring story of the worlds within and beyond the one we inhabit every day. She bears witness to experiences many of us have had but seldom speak of when a loved one has crossed over: the survival of the soul and the transmission of love in every-expanding ways across the thin membrane separating human consciousness from its Source. The fate-full journey which interweaves the lives of three lovers is beautifully narrated and, most especially, in these troubled times, speaks to the "unstoppable designs of destiny" unique to each of us.

I needed this!.......2001-10-11

A week after my 32-year-old husband died, I walked into a bookstore and was immediately drawn to this book on display. I knew exactly what the book was about the second I looked at the cover. Although I think some of it is really "out there," Diana's story helped me to believe that my husband's spirit could exist and that he wants me to be happy, and even find love again. I have since felt my husband's presence (although not as straightfoward as Diana's experiences!) and that has brought me joy; I'm not sure I would have been as open to the experience if I hadn't first read this book. Also, I have begun a romantic relationship, and while I carry some guilt about it, it is reassuring to know about Diana's story, and how she believes her husband led her to Ted and a second chance at love. (Perhaps someday I'll write my story about all the strange and wonderful coincidences that have occurred!) Regardless of one's particular situation or beliefs, I think this is a beautiful story.

Made a believer out of me!!.......2001-08-28

Even after reading this beautiful and gripping story, I can't imagine what I would do if my husband passed away. Diana is truly a strong and loving person, and her story gives me hope that life and love goes on!

THE PROOF OF ENDURING LIFE IS THE BEHOLDER.......2001-06-24

This is one of 5 best books I have ever read in my life and I am 72 yrs. old. There is a wealth of books that prove (to me) that life is everlasting and what you make of life in this world is up to you..period.

This books covers the entire spectrum of life. Yearning for love and a better life, searching for occupations, success, loss ..redemption..a brand new life..friendship and all of the emotions and happenings of a life. The author has picked the right words that fit into an experience of reading perfection. She relates experiences that could be unbelievable to some, but to me are as true and life uplifting that I must sing a song of thanksgiving that I discovered this book.

If you want to read a wonderful love story and get proof of the power of love, read Send Me Someone.

A "You'll Love This!" Read.......2001-05-26

I climbed into bed one night intending to read several chapters and lights out at a reasonable time. I read all night long(!) and finished it about 4:00 a.m. I can remember being this engrossed only twice before -- Gone with the Wind and The Poisonwood Bible -- nosleep/all night sojourns. I laughed, cried (sobbed), and was riveted the entire night. This book may be labeled as a memoir, but it also shares suspense, poignancy, recognition, ah hah's; faith, joy, humor, and, most of all, love with the reader. I know that anyone and everyone who reads this splendid work will be similarly affected.

I see/know so many women who need to hear this story in order to be able to connect reality with what is mistakenly described as the fairy tale. This is an ongoing conversation for me with the women who claim there are no good men out there. I so agree with the author that good men are all over if we choose to see/hear them.

This book has music for me. The romantic strains of All Night Long comes up frequently, as does the shark music from Jaws with the author's father, and Ted's part, of course, evokes a lilting Baby Elephant Walk. Why doesn't this computer have musical notes so that I can illustrate my thoughts!?!?!

I had to sit down and IMMEDIATELY share how much I loved this writing (style, content, energy, warmth/ connection, and use of time (reminds me of Faulkner's Sound and the Fury). I know it will sell millions of copies and touch multiple millions of lives.

Judy Foley, President, The Patricia Moore Group, California's Premier Introduction Service for Single Professionals Since 1984.

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Send me Someone: a True Story of Lover Here and Hereafter
Diana Von Welanetz Wentworth
Manufacturer: Renaissance Books
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Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000UCF0N0

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Someone to watch over me: a new program helps parents keep an eye on their teen drivers and sends expert coaching tips to help the teens drive better.(Property/Casualty): ... An article from: Best's Review
Meg Green
Manufacturer: Thomson Gale
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Release Date: 2007-04-17

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Title: Someone to watch over me: a new program helps parents keep an eye on their teen drivers and sends expert coaching tips to help the teens drive better.(Property/Casualty)
Author: Meg Green
Publication: Best's Review (Magazine/Journal)
Date: April 1, 2007
Publisher: Thomson Gale
Volume: 107 Issue: 12 Page: 82(1)

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Send Me Someone
Diana Von Welanetz Wentworth
Manufacturer: Renaissance
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000O6GLOO

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Send Me Someone
Diana Von Welanetz Wentworth
Manufacturer: St. Martin's Griffin
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Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000OTCDXO

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