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The Divine Husband: A Novel
Francisco Goldman Manufacturer: Grove Press ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback Similar Items:
ASIN: 0802142214 |
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No reader will come away hungry from the five-course meal of Francisco Goldman's inventive third novel, The Divine Husband. Set in Central America and New York in the late 19th Century, this is the story of Maria de las Nieves Moran, a clever, strong-willed girl of mixed heritage--half Irish-American, half Mayan Indian. In childhood, she and her closest friend, Paquita, discovered the pleasures of making themselves sneeze with fibers of wool extracted from their clothing. When Paquita, at age 12, began to return the attentions of a rapacious Liberal reformer nicknamed El Anticristo, Maria de las Nieves made Paquita swear not to surrender her virginity before she did. Immediately, the scheming Maria de las Nieves announced her vocation, and joined a convent. Goldman's concentrated prose is leavened with eccentric, often brilliant metaphors (the spread of a rumor is described as "a hemispheric cloud of pigeons looking for statues to land on"), calling to mind the great magical realist writers--Grass, Kundera, Garcia Marquez--and ensuring that not a word is wasted on flat exposition. --Regina MarlerBook Description
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Dumping the Divine dullness.......2007-08-25
Three and a half stars.......2006-08-09
The Literary Equivalent of a Mugging.......2006-01-09
The Divine Bore.......2005-02-11
Most Enjoyable! , Guatemala City.......2004-09-26
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Record Of Lodoss War Grey Witch Book 1 (Record of Lodoss War)
Ryo Mizuno , and Yoshihiko Ochi Manufacturer: Central Park Media ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback Similar Items:
ASIN: 1562199196 |
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From CPM Manga! Collecting issues #1 - 7 of the hit manga series! Original story by Record of Lodoss War series creator Ryo Mizuno! These were the first Lodoss War adventures ever written! With original art by Yoshihiko Ochi, THE GREY WITCH has been one of the HOTTEST manga titles to hit the U.S. this year. This book reprints the original now hard-to-find seven issues! The ever popular cast is all here: Parn, the strong-headed fighter, Deedlit, the young and haughty elf, Ghim, the grizzled Dwarf, Etoh, the young priest, Slayn, the sorcerer, and Woodchuck, the thief. The six must again unite as the evil of the Grey Witch permeates all of Lodoss Island! ALL AGES MANGA!Customer Reviews:
An excellent choice for any comic book fan........2003-04-24
The only thing that prevents this from being a 5 is th lack of color, but I'm not complaining about anything else
A classic fantasy tale!.......2003-01-24
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Realtime Interrupt
James P. Hogan Manufacturer: Baen ProductGroup: Book Binding: Mass Market Paperback Similar Items: ASIN: 0671578847 |
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World going wrong? Hit control-C.......2002-08-15
Unable to put the Book down! Read it all in 1 sitting!.......2001-03-09
An O.K. Hard Science Fiction Story.......2001-03-09
In this story Joe Corrigan finds himslef a misfit/outcast in a humorless world filled with identity-less humans. Eventually he realizes that he is inside a computer-simulated world that he helped create. He spends the rest of the novel trying to figure out what went wrong, can he leave, and should he leave. He finally solves the puzzle at the end of the novel, but the problem and the key/solution were obvious even before the author revealed that it was a simulation.
If you have a lot of time on your hands, then go ahead and get the book. But if you only have time to read a certain number of books this month, skip this one. (Sorry Mr. Hogan)
Hogan pulls it through again.......2000-12-27
Realtime Interrupt by James Patrick Hogan is an exploratory novel. What I mean by exploratory is that the novel explores human reaction to stress events that don't exist today. The topic of exploration in this novel is virtual reality and to a limited extent artificial intelligence. I know what some of you may be thinking. Virtual Reality exists today. Well, virtual reality most certainly does not exist in the way in which it is shown in this tale. The story follows one persons story in several stages of the virtual reality experience, creation, testing and moral questioning. There are several other well-defined characters included but they are in the story in as much as they impact or are impacted by the primary character. I really can't go too much further into the story without ruining some rather clever plot twists.
The novel excels in its painting of the primary characters personal growth. The book also does an excellent job of painting a realistic picture of the science involved. This is always a strong aspect of Hogan stories.
The weakest part of the book, in my opinion, is the ancillary stories that surround the primary character and his tale. The book seemed at times bogged down by detail, which was necessary but perhaps served up a tad awkwardly.
All faults aside this book was a great read. This is one of those novels, which you read and you keep reading even if it meanders a bit on the way because you absolutely must read the conclusion. In many way it reminds me of Lost Boys by Orson Scott Card in that respect.
A great read and a book I can recommend to virtually anyone.
Standard Hogan.......2000-12-15
Realtime Interrupt tackles two problems at once, artificial intelligence, long a favorite subject of Hogan's, and virtual reality. Certain things, such as the fact that the world Joe wakes up in at the beginning is an artificial world, are made plain from the start, even if he takes a while to discover it. As such, it does echo some of the themes of The Matrix, but without the gunfights and (bleah) goth elements. In many ways this book is "anti-cyberpunk," with a lot of the themes and ideas in a "normal" world instead of a corporate-trash ridden dystopia.
As usual, the technology is fascinating, the characters are engaging, even they are not the most well rounded, the plot moves at a brisk, even pace, and the world (in this case Pittsburgh and Ireland) feels natural. Despite not having any real plot *twists*, it never quite went in the direction I was expecting, either. Joe is not the typical Hogan hero, having immersed himself in the world of political infighting before settling down in a more sedate role. Realtime Interrupt is a good book for anyone with an interest in technology and a nice understated yarn.
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The Dumb Gringo
Fred, C Collom Manufacturer: Xulon Press ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback ASIN: 1594677123 |
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An easy to read book that contains practical advice mixed in with some humorous and true Dumb Gringo stories. It's a must read for anyone interested or involved in missions.
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Dessert Every Night!
JoAnna M. Lund Manufacturer: Putnam Adult ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover Similar Items:
Accessories: ASIN: 0399144226 |
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Luscious cream pies, mouthwatering cakes, rich puddings, sweet fruit salads, hearty cobblers--nothing finishes a meal like a great dessert. And now JoAnna Lund shows how you can have your cake and eat it, too, without guilt. Hundreds of thousands of loyal readers have discovered the Healthy Exchanges way of eating with JoAnna Lund. The "diet queen of DeWitt, Iowa," has demonstrated how anyone can lose weight and regain health without sacrificing good taste. And nowhere has she been more successful in exchanging forbidden foods for healthy choices than with her wide range of desserts. The proof is in the testimonials: "I am a diabetic who has found new delights in your tasty and great-looking desserts..so good and so easy, too!" --C.L., Indiana "The recipes are so easy and the desserts are incredible.. I've lost more than sixty pounds, and I've never felt so satisfied in my life." --M.F., Missouri Like all her recipes, JoAnna's desserts are easy to prepare, using readily available ingredients. They are all low in calories and fat, yet never scrimp on taste. Every recipe includes a comprehensive nutritional analysis, and this book features JoAnna's hallmark hints, tips, and sound advice for making Healthy Exchanges a way of life, not just another diet.Customer Reviews:
great easy recipes.......2003-05-21
very good.......2003-05-20
Dessert Every Night.......2000-03-19
Not only did the Tooth Fairy bless me with a sweet tooth - she gave me a whole mouth full! And I share my favorite "common folk" healthy desserts in this collection. If you love the types of desserts that grandma made for you when you were young - but you need healthier (less fats & sugars) versions - then I think you will love this book!
Excellent!.......1999-12-31
Looked sweet but not a health food alternative.......1999-11-25
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Scenic Relief Carving (Keilhofer, Georg. Georg Keilhofer's Traditional Carving.)
Georg Keilhofer , and Douglas Congdon-Martin Manufacturer: Schiffer Publishing ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback Similar Items:
ASIN: 0887407889 |
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Scenic relief carving is the art of bringing life and depth to a carving that is essentially two dimensional. In the traditional carving of Germany this is an exquisite and beautiful technique, and now Georg Keilhofer, a master woodcarver, shares it with his readers and students. Step-by-step he takes the reader through the carving of a plaque depicting a deer running through the forest. The difficulties and challenges of relief carving and techniques for handling them are explained. Everything is illustrated with full color photographs. This is Georg's second book. His first, Basic Relief Carving, has met with critical and popular success. This new book will take the reader further into the art of traditional wood-carving., 270 color photographs with instructions, 8 1/2" x 11"
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The Complete Idiot's Guide to Sewing Illustrated (The Complete Idiot's Guide)
Carole Ann Camp Manufacturer: Alpha ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback Similar Items:
ASIN: 1592571549 |
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COMPLETELY ILLUSTRATED Sew easy! With hundreds of black-and-white photos and line drawings and step-by-step instructions, readers will be sewing in no time. Features everything from hand-sew and no sew projects without patterns to easy home decorating projects such as pillows and table runners, placemats and simple drapes, to a basic wardrobe consisting of tops, skirts, pants, and a three-hour dress.
Illustrated format will turn novices into seamstresses in no time
A home economics class in a bookjust what beginners and re-learners need
Features no-pattern projects to give readers the feel of hand and machine sewing
Includes a sewing machine trouble-shooting chart, tear-out table sizes, window measurements pages, and more.
Great tips and information on stitches, seams, hems, and zippers
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Lacking.......2005-12-23
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Country Living's Country Look and How to Get It: And How to Get It
Mary Seehafer Sears Manufacturer: Hearst Books ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover Similar Items: ASIN: 0688093582 |
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After reading this book, I sure got a country look!.......2004-09-17
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The Country Look: And How to Get It
Manufacturer: HarperCollins Publishers ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback ASIN: 0688177670 |
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What you see is exactly what you get........2006-11-08
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Grafologia y Diseno Grafico Publicitario
Manuel Jose Moreno Ferrero Manufacturer: Lasra Ediciones ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback ASIN: 9871008058 |
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Diseno De Paginas Web Y Diseno Grafico/ Web Page And Graphic Design: Metodologia Y Tecnicas Para La Implementacion De Sitios Web Y Para El Diseno Grafico
Ramon Marino ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback ASIN: 8493454710 |
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Diseno Grafico En 3D - Con CD ROM
Janet Ashford , and John Odan Manufacturer: Anaya Multimedia ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback ASIN: 8441509514 |
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Diseño Grafico para la Gente
Jorge Frascara Manufacturer: Ediciones Infinito ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback ASIN: 987963702X |
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El autor evidencia las ventajas de un diseño de comunicación basado en el campo de acción existente fuera de las áreas tradicionales, que se concentran en la promoción de productos y servicios de consumo. La primera parte define la tarea del diseñador. La segunda trata el problema de los métodos adecuados a su trabajo. La tercera relata detalladamente el trabajo del autor en estrategias de comunicación para seguridad vial. La cuarta describe diversos proyectos que han reportado un beneficio humano y económico mensurable.La última parte analiza la actual situación del diseño de comunicación visual. Los coautores de este capítulo -Rubén Fontana, Bernd Meurer, Ronald Shakespear, Jan van Toor y Dietmar Winkler - presentan sus ideas para un nuevo perfil profesional del diseñador gráfico que reflejan las complejas propuestas que configuran nuestra comunicación cotidiana.
Jorge Frascara nació en Buenos Aires en 1939. Se graduó en 1961 en la Escuela Nacional de Bellas Artes. Reside en Canadá desde 1976 y es profesor de Arte y Diseño en la Universidad de Alberta, mienbro honorario de la Sociedad de Diseñadores Gráficos de Canadá, miembro de la Comisión Técnica de Síbolos Gráficos de la Organización Internacional de Normas (ISO). Ha sido presidente de Icograda (1985-87). Es autor de Diseño Gráfico y comunicación, publicado por esta misma editorial, Rubén Fontana Urbanismo de la Universidad de Buenos Aures, de vasta actividad profesional y fundador de la revista tipoGráfica; Bernd Meuer, es profesor de diseño en la Fachhochschuele de Daarmstadt, desde 1994 está desarrollando en esa misma ciudad un plan urbano interdisciplinario para un área de 8 km2 que se completará en el 2001; Ronald Shakespeare, reconocido diseñador argentino con más de 35 años de labor gráfica urbana, la señalización y la identidad cisual; Jan van Toorn, diseñador holandés es director de la Jan van Eyck Akademir de Maastrich; Dietmar Winkler es en Darmouth; Zoe Strickler, profesora de diseño en la Universidad de Connecticut en Sorrs, clarifica conceptos útiles para la investigación de campo.
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Bases del Diseno Grafico
Alan Swann Manufacturer: Editorial Gustavo Gili ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback ASIN: 8425218756 |
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Color - Diseno Grafico - Paginas Web
Jeff Carlson , Glenn Fleishman , and Toby Malina Manufacturer: Editorial Gustavo Gili ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback ASIN: 9688873624 |
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Como Combinar y Elegir Colores Para Diseno Grafico
Gg Manufacturer: Gg - Gustavo Gili ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback ASIN: 9688872806 |
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Curso de Diseno Grafico, Adobe X 3, In Design CS2, Illustrator CS2 y Photoshop CS2.
Daniel Maldonado Manufacturer: Glyptodon Publishing Company ProductGroup: Book Binding: CD-ROM ASIN: 9871324162 |
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Curso de Diseno Grafico, Adobe X 3, In Design CS2, Illustrator CS2 y Photoshop CS2. /// Curso Multimedia en 3 CDRoms, 6 Horas de Video. 380 páginas. Cientos de imágenes a todo color! ///1. Adobe In Design CS2 /// Diseño Editorial: Revistas y publicaciones /// Fácil, paso a paso y en Video! todos los secretos para diseñar revistas y publicaciones. /// Estructura de una publicación/ Maquetas/ Retículas /// Interfaz / Grupos de herramientas /// Paneles y cuadros de diálogo inteligentes /// El texto en InDesign/ Manejo de imágenes /// Taller: Diseño y diagramación de una revista literaria /// Numeración/ Duotonos/ Cortes y demasías /// A imprenta/ La revolución del pdf /// Más de 1 Hora de Video! /// 190 Páginas /// Cientos de imágenes a todo color /// 160.000 Caracteres /////2. Diseño de Infografías. Adobe Illustrator CS2 /// Fácil, paso a paso y en Video! todos los secretos para armar una infografía. /// Más de 2 horas de Video! /// 120.000 caracteres /// 90 páginas /// Cientos de imágenes a todo color /// Entorno y herramientas /// Trazados compuestos y máscaras /// Herramientas y pinceles de transformación /// Diagramas y graficación automática /// Degradados de color y fusiones /// Ilustración con símbolos /// Objetos en tres dimensiones /// Taller: Infografía: Informe de una región /// Todos los recursos de la gráfica digital aplicados a la comunicación de información compleja. La realización de planos, cartografía, gráfica estadística y otros recursos de la infografía están previstos en los programas de diseño de uso habitual. Aprenda cómo usarlos. //// 3. Curso Completo de Adobe Photoshop CS2. /// Descubra el mundo de la imagen digital. Para la familia: como trabajar con fotos e ilustraciones, y hacer desde un álbum de fotos familiares e imágenes para enviar desde su correo electrónico. Para los profesionales: fotomontajes, retoques y filtros para la WEB e impresiones offset. /// Más de 3 Horas de Video! ///190 Páginas /// Cientos de imágenes a todo color /// 160.000 Caracteres /// No Requiere Instalación//PC/MAC OSX///Requisitos Mínimos: Sistemas Operativos: Windows 98/ Mac OSX Browser: Internet Explorer 5.0 / Firefox 1.0.7 Plug-in Flash Player. /// Libros en CDRom! /// Fáciles de Usar! /// Sin Instalación /// Calidad Garantizada //Fácil de usar! /// En un mismo entorno: texto, audio, video e imágenes! /// Sin Instalación! Se abrirá automáticamente en cualquier computadora que respete los requisitos mínimos con un simple CLIC! /// Calidad Garantizada!
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DGV 70.80.90: Diseno grafico en Venezuela
Manufacturer: Centro de Arte La Estancia ProductGroup: Book Binding: Unknown Binding ASIN: 9802597457 |
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Diccionario De Publicidad Y Diseno Grafico
Rafael Proenza Manufacturer: Panamericana Editorial ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover ASIN: 9583013293 |
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H.P.B. in Memory of Helena Petrovna Blavatsky
Some of Her Pupils Manufacturer: Blavatsky Assoc. ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover ASIN: B000KY9ORG |
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In Memory of Helena Petrovna Blavatsky
Some of Her Pupils Manufacturer: Kessinger Publishing, LLC ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback ASIN: 1564592588 |
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How She Left Us, Laura M. Cooper; The Cremation, G.R.S. Mead; At New York and Wurzburg, Emily Kislingbury; At Cairo and Madras, Isabel Cooper-Oakley; At Wurzburg and Ostende, Constance Wachtmeister; A Word from Mr. Sinnett, A.P. Sinnett; A Memory of Madame Blavatsky, Charles Johnston; Yours till Death and after, H.P.B., William Q. Judge; As I Knew Her, Annie Besant; The Last Two Years, G.R.S. Mead; What She Is To Me, Herbert Burrows; Teacher and Friend, Walter R. Old; H.P. Blavatsky As Through Her Work, J.D. Buck; The Opinion of a Hindu about H.P.B, Rai B. K. Laheri; How an Agnostic Saw Her, Saladin; H.P.B. at Enghien, William Q. Judge; In Memoriam, Arch. Keightley; H.P. Blavatsky and Her Mission, Franz Hartmann; Reminiscences of Madame Blavatsky, Alice Gordon; Madame Blavatsky and her Work, Francesca Arundale; Seeing Little; Perceiving Much, Alexander Fullerton; Madame Blavatsky at a Distance, J. Campbell Ver Planck; What She Taught Us, William Kingsland; From India, Babula; H.P.B.'s Departure, H.S. Olcott; What H.P.B. did for Me, Bertram Keightley.
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In Memory of Helena Petrovna Blavatsky
Theosophical Publishing Society Manufacturer: Theosophical Pub House ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover ASIN: 0722910037 |
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In Memory of Helena Petrovna Blavatsky
Manufacturer: Theosophical Publishing ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback ASIN: B000H78WMY |
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