Green Wheat: A Novella

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Written in 1923, Green Wheat is set in a villa in Brittany and is a story of burgeoning sexuality. This edition does more than meet Rogow's mark "to do justice to Colette's enormous talent," it presents a great classic to the world once again.

From the Translator's Preface:
Of her more than twenty books, Green Wheat is perhaps Colette's most polished, most perfect. It was in Green Wheat that she achieved an exquisite blend of two of her greatest gifts as a fiction writer-her uncanny ability to fathom the hearts of adolescents, and her skill at describing nature with the phrasing of a poet and the colors and light of a great landscape painter. This combination helps make Green Wheat one of the enduring works of fiction of the last 100 years. . . . Ultimately, the book is a story about the loss of Eden, both of youth and of nature. . . . It is about the loss of a type of hope, a hope that many of us cling to, that love can somehow escape the imperfections of life.

Zack Rogow translates French literature and was a co-winner of the PEN/Book-of-the-Month Club Translation Award for Earthlight, by Andre Breton, as well as winner of a Bay Area Book Reviewers Award (BABRA) for his translation of George Sand's novel, Horace. He is the editor of a new anthology of U.S. poetry, The Face of Poetry, to be published by University of California Press in 2004. He teaches in the M.F.A. in Writing Program at the California College of Arts & Crafts and lives in San Francisco.

Colette, whose real name was Sidonie-Gabrielle Colette, was born in the village of Saint-Sauveur-en-Puisaye in Burgundy, France in 1873 and died in Paris in 1954. Her many books include Gigi (1944), The Vagabond (1912), Cheri (1929), and The Last of Cheri (1932). She is considered one of the great novelists of the 20th century. Among her many awards, Colette was made a member of the Belgian Royal Academy in the 1930s and was also the first woman to be admitted to the prestigious Goncourt Academy. In 1953 she became a grand officer of the Legion of Honour. She is a legendary figure who lived a colorful and bohemian life and her writings are rich with the joys and pain

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Acclaimed author of the dazzling cycle of fantasy novels set in Deverry and the Westlands, Katharine Kerr continues her epic saga of humanity as a shift of power on the astral plane brings change to the world of men...

The city of Cengarn is under siege. Armies both astral and physical are massing for and against the goddess Alshandra, who seeks to prevent the birth of one fate-bound child. It falls to the dweomermaster Jill and her allies to protect the child's human mother, Princess Carra--and Deverry's already foretold future--by magic and by might. But as the warrior Rhodry wings toward the battle on dragonback, he cannot know that soon he will face his ancient enemy, Alshandra's high priestess Raena, who will use any means to destroy him. Their confrontation could turn the tide of the siege--and change the fate of Deverry forever.

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Seventh in the Ten Book (currently) Series.......2006-08-01

The city of Cengarn is under siege, with armies both astral and physical massing on opposite sides of the cause of the goddess Alshandra, who seeks to prevent the birth of one fate-bound child. It falls to the dweomermaster Jill and her allies to protect Princess Carra, the child's human mother, and more important, the future foreseen for Deverry by past masters of magic. But history is built on many a foundation: as the berserker Rhodry wings his way to the battle on dragonback, he is unaware that he will soon be meeting this fight on a more personal front. Lying in wait for him is Alshandra's high priestess Raena, a dangerous sorceress and Rhodry's ancient enemy, ready to use any means to destroy him. Their confrontation could turn the tide of the siege--and change the fate of Deverry forever....

Rhodry and his new dragon ally, Arzosah, have joined forces with the dwarven axemen and are rushing to the aid of the besieged town of Cengarn. Meanwhile, within the town walls, the Princess Carra--and her precious unborn child--is under the protection of the sorcerers Jill and Dallandra who eagerly await the arrival of their allies. But Cengarn's food supplies are beginning to wand and their chances for survival look bleak. They can only survive for so long...

And as time grows ever shorter the surrounding Horsekin army, under th einstruction of the goddess Alshandra, are preparing to end the siege once and for all.Only by destroying Alshandra can there ever be peace between Horsekin and humankind. But it seems an impossible task...

Katherine Kerr's writing takes a bit of getting used to, but it's worth the effort. She approaches her stories with a Celtic storytelling mindset, which means she conveys events according to their significance to the story, as opposed to chronologically. Consequently, while the stories begin in the "present" (which is an elastic concept, anyway, in a fantasy setting), the events unfold, chapter wise, both in the "present" and in the distant past. This can be frustrating, at first, but Kerr's writing is heavily steeped in Pagan and Western Mystery tradition, and the Celtic setting (and mindset) of her characters means that time, or chronological time, is not essentially relevant. To be honest, I found the first book infuriating, as I spent a lot of time trying to adjust to the writing style. However, I found the story engrossing enough that I persevered, and by the second book was so hooked I've read all ten in her three series.

Kerr's story evolves around the concept of reincarnation, and unfinished business, and "karma", and fate. The same souls recur again and again, just in new bodies, over the course of the centuries over which the story unfolds.

Kerr's world is one of High Fantasy, populated by Elves, Men, and Dwarves, as well as faeries/elementals, which she terms the "Wildfolk". However, hers is a slightly more dark, dangerous and less clear cut world than the works of other High Fantasy authors, not the least due to the fact that someone who was your friend in a former life can re-emerge in the story centuries later as a foe, and vice versa. There is a tremendous amount of magic, but it's the magic of the Western Mystery tradition (quite a bit of Golden Dawn and even Enochiana), and that of R.J. Stewarts Faery tradition. There are dragons, and giant beast men.

The Elves are a fallen race, driven out of their magnificent and palatial cities centuries before by invaders, and who now roam the plains as primitives. They possess the potential to be superlative magicians, but the knowledge was lost in the fall of their civilization. Humans, though warlike and shorter lived, have preserved this knowledge, but guard it jealously. The Wildfolk, basically magic incarnate, are unhinged from the effects of "karma", but lack permanence of personality, and cannot grow or develop, cursed to stagnation. The Dwarves are a secretive mystery, entrenched within the earth. Each has something to offer the other, and the story that unfolds is the story of this "technology" exchange, of sorts, between them.

Fans of Marion Zimmer Bradley, who clearly influenced Kerr, will be enraptured by this series, as will fans of Kate Eliott, who Kerr, herself, clearly influenced. It's phenomenal! Devotees of the New Age, Esoteric or Occult will find themselves nodding and smiling as they read, and sincerely hoping Kerr's writing will do for the Western Mystery and Faery traditions what Bradley's has done for Wicca.

A complex, addictive plot full of everything but the sink........2001-04-10

Katherine Kerr's superb descriptions and well-thought out story will always leave you hungering for more. You join all of Kerr's exquisite characters through their lives, whether it be in a far past life or their life 20 years ago. They make you wonder... what's going to happen to the characters next? The plot will make you gasp, shudder, and stay up until four thirty in the morning just... reading. I promise you -- buy this, and you won't regret it. I certainly didn't. This will make a GREAT addition to ANY book collection... even if you don't HAVE a book collection, get this one, I tell you! It's a MUST have!

good for re-reading.......2000-09-29

I got hooked on Kerr's novels years ago. I always find that the time between volumes is too long. Often I go back and re-read at least two or three previous volumes so I know where the new book fits in. But that's not all bad; they're great to read again and again! My one criticism is the lack of a list of complete character IDs and a timeline. Because Kerr uses lots of flashback, it's difficult sometimes to remember how the characters fit into the overall story. I read the latest (?) release: "The Red Wyvren" and was somewhat disappointed that she didn't make more progress in the most recent timeframe, but chose to emphasize a much earlier time. Does this mean that another volume will be released soon? I hope so.

Wonderful book -- I absolutly LOVED it!.......2000-06-22

This was my first book written by Katharine Kerr that I've *currently* read. Right now.. I'm clicking on almost every Kerr book on Amazon.com and putting them in my shopping cart -- does that tell you anything?

Katharine Kerr is the spiritual heir to J.R.R. Tolkien.......1999-10-29

Katharine Kerr's novels of Deverry and the Westlands form a Gordian Knot of love & hate, sorrow & joy, and death & rebirth. Set in a beautifully conceived fantasy world, complete with Dragons and Dweomer, these novels drew me in the same way Tolkien's Hobbit, Lord of the Rings, and Silmarillion still draw me back every couple of years. Unfortuanately, there are also a few slow points , (just as with Tolkien), but they don't last for long.

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Days of Air and Darkness

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A Time of Justice: Days of Air and Darkness

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A Time of Justice: Days of Air and Darkness
Katharine Kerr
Manufacturer: Harpercollins
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Days of Air and Darkness: A Novel of The Westlands

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Days of Air and Darkness: A Novel of The Westlands
Katharine Kerr
Manufacturer: Bantam Books
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000OCRPC0

4 Titles By Katharine Kerr Deverry: The Westlands Series (1-4) : 1. A Time of Exile 2. A Time of Omens 3. Days of Blood and Fire 4. Days of Air and Darkness

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4 Titles By Katharine Kerr Deverry: The Westlands Series (1-4) : 1. A Time of Exile 2. A Time of Omens 3. Days of Blood and Fire 4. Days of Air and Darkness
Katharine Kerr
Manufacturer: Bantam Spectra
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ASIN: B000SQMHPW

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Days of Air and Darkness

Manufacturer: Turtleback Books Distributed by Demco Media
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ASIN: 0606275576

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A Time of Justice. Days of Air and Darkness
Katharine Kerr
Manufacturer: Harper Collins
ProductGroup: Book
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ASIN: B000M64UJE

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A Most Excellent Adventure.......1998-12-11

Revolt on War World is another book in an excellent series. The Human norms are fighting back against Sauron oppression. I wish J. pournel would write more books about Haven.

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Codominium: Revolt on War World
Jerry Pournelle
Manufacturer: Baen
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ASIN: B000GROF7Q

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An excellent all-purpose, all-in-one, book on basic American home cuisine

My go to book for fast everyday family meals

Simply the best

Takes the Joy out of Cooking for me...

The Joy Of Cooking

The All New, All Purpose Joy of Cooking
Marion Rombauer Becker , Ethan Becker , and Irma S. Rombauer
Manufacturer: Scribner
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Joy of Cooking: 75th Anniversary Edition - 2006

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Irma Rombauer collected recipes from friends for the first Joy of Cooking, and published it herself. For this sixth edition, the All New, All Purpose Joy of Cooking, Ethan Becker, grandson of Irma and son of Marion Rombauer Becker, worked with Maria Guarnaschelli, senior editor and vice president at Scribner's. Together, they called on top food professionals to produce a Joy that reflects the way we eat today.

Five new chapters satisfy today's love of pasta, pizza, noodles, burritos, grains, and beans, including soy. The roughly 3,000 recipes, most revised from earlier editions, give the food processor and microwave their due. Interest in ethnic flavors, grazing, leaner meats, more fish, and less fat are reflected, and old standbys such as Tuna Noodle Casserole and Fried Chicken are updated. Information on canning, jams, pickles, and preserves is replaced by expanded material on grilling, barbecuing, flavored oils, and vinegars. Also gone is the personal voice of the old Joy. The new Joy of Cooking is comprehensive for today's cooks. Time will tell if it remains the long-loved, dog-eared kitchen companion and teacher Joy has been since 1931.

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Since its original publication, Joy of Cooking has been the most authoritative cookbook in America? the one upon which millions of cooks have confidently relied for more than sixty-five years. It's the book your grandmother and mother probably learned to cook from, the book you gave your sister when she got married. This, the first revision in more than twenty years, is better than ever. Here's why:

Every chapter has been rethought with an emphasis on freshness, convenience, and health.
All the recipes have been reconceived and tested with an eye to modern taste, and the cooking knowledge imparted with each subject enriched to the point where everyone from a beginning to an experienced cook will feel completely supported.
The new Joy continues the vision of American cooking that began with the first edition of Joy. It is still the book you can turn to for perfect Beef Wellington and Baked Macaroni and Cheese. It's also the book where you can now find Turkey on the Grill, Spicy Peanut Sesame Noodles, and vegetarian meals.
The new Joy provides more thorough descriptions of ingredients, from the familiar to the most exotic. For instance, almost all the varieties of apples grown domestically are described -- the months they become available, how they taste, what they are best used for, and how long they keep. But for the first time Joy features a complete section on fresh and dried chili peppers: how to roast and grill them, how to store them, and how long they keep -- with illustrations of each pepper.
An all-new "RULES" section in many chapters gives essential cooking basics at a glance: washing and storing salad greens, selecting a pasta and a matching sauce, determining when a piece of fish is cooked through, stuffing a chicken, and making a perfect souffle.
New chapters reflect changing American tastes and lifestyles:
Separate new chapters on grains, beans, and pasta include recipes for grits, polenta, pilafs, risottos, vegetarian chills, bean casseroles, and make-ahead lasagnes.
New baking and dessert chapters promise to enhance Joy of Cooking's reputation as a bible for bakers. Quick and yeast bread recipes range from focaccia, pizza, and sourdoughs to muffins and coffee cakes. Separate chapters cover custards and puddings, pies and tarts, cookies, cakes, cobblers, and other American fruit desserts revived for this edition. Recipes include one-bowl cakes, gingerbread, angel and sponge cakes, meringues, pound cakes, fruitcakes, 6 different kinds of cheesecake -- there's even an illustrated wedding cake recipe, which takes you through all the stages from building a stand, making and decorating the cake, to transporting it to the reception without a hitch.
Little Dishes showcases foods from around the world: hummus, baba ghanoush, bruschetta, tacos, empanadas, and fried wontons.
AII new drawings of techniques, ingredients, and equipment, integrated throughout an elegant new design, and over 300 more pages round out the new Joy.

Among this book's other unique features: microwave instructions for preparing beans, grains, and vegetables; dozens of new recipes for people who are lactose intolerant and allergic to gluten; expanded ingredients chart now features calories, essential vitamins, and levels of fats and cholesterol. There are ideas for substitutions to lower fat in recipes and reduced-fat recipes in the baking sections.

From cover to cover, Joy's chapters have been imbued with the knowledge and passion of America's greatest cooks and cooking teachers. An invaluable combination of old and new, this edition of Joy of Cooking promises to keep you cooking for years to come.

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An excellent all-purpose, all-in-one, book on basic American home cuisine.......2007-08-20

[Review written Jan 2005]

I'll keep this one short, simple, and to the point: if you only own one all-purpose, all-in-one book on basic american cuisine, THIS IS IT.

I made similar remarks about Betty Crocker's excellent "New Cookbook", which targets a similar theme/audience, but which embraces a much shorter, simpler, and highly photo-oriented approach.

This book is similar, only far FAR more exhaustive. Vastly more recipes, more detailed instructions, etc. It's been around for 64+ years, through endless reprintings, and it's been embraced repeatedly by generation after generation of home cooks ... that kind of staying power should say something about this book. American women routinely receive copies as gifts at bridal showers, or as wedding presents.

No photos, granted, but hey ... when it comes down to it, those things are really just a convenient nicety. It's possible to live and work without them.

Whether or not you prefer "Joy of Cooking" over 'Betty Crocker" as your preferred all-purpose cookbook is mostly a matter of personal preference of substantiality (of the former) and easy simplicity (the latter). I own both, like both, and use both - they each have their attractions, and differing styles. If you're a beginner or intermediate cook, choose the latter. If you're an experienced cook who enjoys greater breadth, depth and detail, definitely go with the former. If you're not sure, flip a coin, because you'll be happy either way. Better still, buy both.

Recommended.

My go to book for fast everyday family meals.......2007-07-23

I'll start this review by saying I consider myself a little bit of a foodie. I have many cook books that cover all the basic types of cuisine we enjoy. Most of these cooks books have been used to execute elaborate dinner parties, to impress. But, when it came it cooking every day food on a budget, I was sometimes at a loss.

I finally broke down and asked my mom for the Joy of Cooking for my birthday. I'd long heard it was a great classic, but had resisted the cliché, since my first name is Joy!

This book has amazed me. For example, I can't count the number of times I had used left-over rice to whipped together a "Chinese fried rice" only to be disappointed. The first time I finally said, hey I have rice left over maybe Joy of Cooking can help me out, I was amazed. The recipe was simple, quick, less oily than what I'd been making, and super delicious.

Now, ever time I'm at a loss for a quick family meal. I look in my fridge to see what ingredients I have lying around, look that ingredient up in the index, and pick a recipe. For me this is the best cook book I could ever have for fast classic meals. For technique, complementary dish ideas and modern cooking I turn elsewhere. But once again this is my new everyday, fast, go to book.

I agree with the other reviewers that the quality of the pages is horrendous. It worries me to think that when I have to replace this book, and I will due to the poor page quality, that many of the recipes may be changed as other reviewers report recipe changes between versions. I would prefer to have a cookbook with pretty photos with each group of recipes. Finally, I just don't understand why this book doesn't include an option weight for baking. The only thing that produces consistent results in baking in WEIGHT measurements.

Simply the best.......2007-07-10

While I don't agree that the recipes aren't fussy, i will say that they are consistently better than those in other cookbooks. Often they require more ingredients and more time, but the results are worth the extra effort. The chocolate mousse is incredible. The Coq Au Vin I made got rave reviews- from French people! And, the Chicken Etouffee is one of my favorite recipes, though not traditional, according to people from New Orleans I have met (they still loved it, though!). Also, classic pies, like Apple and Lemon Meringue, have turned out very delicious for me. I can't say enough good things. However, the skill level required for many of the dishes would be too high for new cooks, and there are no pictures- so, if you have little to no experience, or you are buying for someone with little to no experience, maybe you should stick to a simpler cookbook (Betty Crocker, Better Homes and Gardens). But, if you really want to learn a lot, improve your skills, and impress your friends and neighbors, this is a must have.

Takes the Joy out of Cooking for me..........2007-04-24

My mother and grandmother and aunts have raved about this cookbook since the original version was published...they call it their cooking "bible" and they love to give it to people for graduation or wedding gifts so that they'll be equipped with every thing they need to know to start cooking. In my opinion, it gives a whole new meaning to "too much information." In the age of the internet where you can google any cooking questions you have and get good answers, why should you need to own a hard-copy of a bicep-building beyond-thorough cooking encyclopedia that's not even user-friendly in it's format with wordy disertation-type recipes with references to other pages and the ingredient listings spread throughout each recipe? As far as the recipes go, they've included every recipe ever invented just in case you get a hankering for making something (like homeade marshmellows). I'm a southern woman and I like healthy, fast, easy, delicious, fun-to-cook, easy-to-follow, short on words and long on flavor recipes that make family and friends say, "WOW, you sure can cook," and this is NOT my source for that. I've got a love for cooking in my genes, but am too modern to have aquired the love for this cookbook that has historically been in my family.

The Joy Of Cooking.......2007-02-11

I apologize for neglecting to submit my feedback on this order for such a long time...totally slipped my mind. The whole transaction went just fine - My granddaughter was delighted with that wonderful cookbook. Thanks Much!

Joy of Cooking 2.0 (All New, All Purpose)(CD-ROM)

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Joy of Cooking 2.0 (All New, All Purpose)(CD-ROM)
Irma S. Rombauer , Marion Rombauer Becker , and Ethan Becker
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Joy Of Cooking, All New, All-Purpose Cookbook,
Irma et. Al. Rombauer
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The All New All Purpose Joy of Cooking.

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The All New All Purpose Joy of Cooking.

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This cookbook brings the enjoyment of Kuleto's home!

Superb, unique Italian cooking

Contemporary Italian: Favorite Recipes from Kuleto's Italian Restaurant
Robert Helstrom
Manufacturer: Harlow & Ratner
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 1883791022

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This cookbook brings the enjoyment of Kuleto's home!.......1999-06-25

This cookbook provides a wonderful opportunity to recreate in your own home some of the delicious dishes you've enjoyed in the restaurant. I loved the "basics" features whether it be aioli, roasting garlic or making variations of marinara sauces. The recipes are very easy to follow and do not have exotic ingredients. They are reminiscent of being in Italy and enjoying wholesome, delicious foods. All you need is lots of wine and good friends to enjoy the food.

Superb, unique Italian cooking.......1999-06-20

For anyone who has frequented Kuleto's restaurant on Union Square in San Francisco, this book is a MUST!! For those of you who haven't yet gotten there BUY THIS BOOK!! Full of excellent unique menues right out of the restaurant. Make their famous lamb sausage recipe and then follow their recipe to make the sausage with penne, chard and ricotta. The restaurant serves a fantastic appetiser of grilled radichio wrapped in pancetta (with a pesto ceasar dressing) that will knock your socks off - the recipe is in here and I actually drew applause at a dinner party after serving it! Try their unusual dishes like Roast Duck with Dried Cherries and Grappa, Grilled Chicken with Tuscan Bread Salad, or Salmon with Red Wine-Olive Butter...then try their standards like Eggplant Risotto or Braised Veal Shanks, or any of their great pastas.

If you love great food, you will love this book. The recipes are well written and, unlike so many other books from famous restaurants, it actually duplicates their original meals!

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Ginny, the ultimate fashionable young miss, comes to life for her legions of collectors in this colorful and informative book. Featured are over 350+ photographs, all in color, in this redesigned and revised edition filled with your favorite Ginny dolls. You will see many rare and unusual Ginny dolls as well. All Ginnys featured in this book have their authentic costumes and accessories that will thrill and delight collectors.

Designed by master doll artist Bernard Lipfert, Ginny's myriad of fashion ensembles and her accessories are shown in this encyclopedia. Fans have kept demand so high for this personable doll that it takes an Encyclopedia of Ginny Dolls to cover this historically important and much sought after doll. You will enjoy the colorful photographs again and again.

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Very disappointing book.......2006-12-12

The title "Encyclopedia" suggests a book full of information, but the text of this book is sparse, disjointed, and occasionally downright weird. (It starts with the voyage of the Mayflower. Really. I could not possibly make that up.)

The color photos of the dolls in the most recent edition are lovely, but a surprising number of the book's photos are of old advertising materials, newspaper clippings, promotional displays and even price lists, plus photos of the company's founding family. Far from an encyclopedia about the popular Ginny doll, the book reads as if someone published the company's scrapbook.

Beautiful & Colorful Revised Edition Ginny Doll Encyclopedia.......2005-10-05

My review applies to the revised edition I just acquired, 2004 copyright. It features over 350 full-color photos and is very, very informative. I especially liked the fact that all Ginnys shown in this book are wearing their authentic costumes and accessories! This book has very elaborate descriptions and include pictures of many of the original boxes that the Ginnys came in. What more can I say? It's well worth the investment! Love this book!

LOTS OF PICTURES, MOST IN BLACK AND WHITE.......1998-12-12

BOOK WAS OK. NOT AS MUCH IMFORMATION AS I WOULD HAVE LIKED

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Batik: 21 Beautiful Projects Using Simple Techniques (The Weekend Crafter)
Diana Light
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With some plain fabric, dye, wax, everyday materials, and the streamlined simple-to-learn process that unfolds in colorful photos, you can create 21 magnificent projects of all kinds. Unusual pillows to spruce up an old couch? A breathtaking card for a certain someone? It’s all here along with many more fun things to make. You can jump right in, creating these wonderful items as you try out a variety of techniques that take a fresh, contemporary approach to this traditional art. Spice up lunchtime with a pretty decorated bag for carrying your food; the attractive circular pattern is stamped on with an ordinary spool. Decorate delicate café curtains with petals and a heart-shaped cookie cutter.

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The material in this publication was compiled over an 18-month period and includes a variety of local, national and international issues and disaggregating Jerusalem's intricate problems. It offers meaningful models that even though they may not yield solutions acceptable to all parties in the Israeli - Palestine conflict, will at least clearly demarcate common ground and draw the 'red lines' that may not (yet) be crossed. The result is an enormously valuable resource that cannot fail to attract the attention of anyone concerned with the future of the Mideast region.

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Jerusalem: Points of Friction- and Beyond
Moshe and Sari Nusseibeh (Editors) Macoz
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From his controversial coverage of Vietnam, which incurred the wrath of President Johnson but won him a Pulitzer Prize, to his unforgettable and daring on-the-ground reporting of the Gulf War during one of the greatest airborne assaults in history, Peter Arnett has established himself as the leading voice of American war reportage. In Live from the Battlefield, one of the most highly celebrated journalistic memoirs ever written, Peter Arnett gives us an engrossing account of the Vietnam era, as well as an indispensable portrait of battlefield reporting.

Live from the Battlefield captures the adventures, gambles, and glories that have marked this master journalist's life with a vividness and intelligence rare in any memoir. But more than that, Arnett provides an insider's view of some of the greatest and most tragic events of the century in a book of singular and enduring importance.

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Excellent and gripping.......2006-08-07

I have read several reporters auto-biographies but Peter's is the most interesting and gripping. It is full of insightful detail that really makes you feel the excitement and terror of being a war correspondent.

Peter Arnett: Best Wartime Reporter of Our Generation.......2001-12-12

For anyone with the least bit of interest in the Vietnam "police action" and the Gulf War, and honest wartime reporting from someone with an impenetrable sense of integrity, this autobiography is a "must read." Dr. Arnett's autobiography should also be required reading for all jounalism students as a measure of their worth and what it takes to persevere when the "real story," the story on the ground, may not necessarily match that of the "party line."

Great war coverage.......2001-12-05

Want to know what really happened on the battlefield in Vietnam and else where? Read this book. As with most good journalists who stood firm maintaining the freedom of the press, and gave the public a true picture of what was happening abroad, he was railed on by the Pentagon and Whitehouse officials throughout his career. I've just read the book and something especially haunting was the last chapter. He is covering Afghanistan, the year was about 1993 after the 'freedom fighters' got rid of the communists and the entire country is ridden with corruption, violence, and warring factions. While waiting for his plane to Kabul he has a conversation with an influential Pakistani who blamed the chaos on the "mercurial American foreign policy". Saying "all you Americans cared about was destroying communism, and you welcomed extremists to the struggle and trained them to kill. But many of those people don't like you either, and you're the next target". On the very last page, Arnett ends the book as he is leaving Afghanistan, he writes: "The collapse of the Soviet empire, the end of the Cold War, had not brought harmony to Afghanistan, merely conflict and criminality. And the United States would reap a bitter harvest from the seeds of the Islamic revolution it helped sow. I was glad to be leaving Afghanistan but I knew that the story was not over". I would probably have to go back". As usual,the Pentagon and their right-wing pundits who attack people like Arnett as sympathizers, and conspiracy theorists, have been proven wrong by history, and the current events today.

A thrilling account by a master journalist........1999-09-21

A thrilling account by a master journalist who pursued `the story' for four decades over four continents. Guided by a determination to write only what he himself saw, Arnett sent out a steady stream of reports about what was actually happening in Vietnam, shrugging off the official military handouts as the "Five O'Clock Follies." His doggedness, bravery and resourcefulness in getting to where the action was resulted in Pulitzer Prize winning reports. He later became famous, if controversial, as one of the few American reporters to cover the Gulf War from inside Baghdad. An exhilarating read.

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Carl Sessions Stepp
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Title: Live from the Battlefield: From Vietnam to Baghdad, 35 Years in the World's War Zones.
Author: Carl Sessions Stepp
Publication: American Journalism Review (Refereed)
Date: January 1, 1994
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Volume: v16 Issue: n1 Page: p55(1)

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