In Search of the Castaways; or the Children of Captain Grant

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The appearance of this book is aweful.

In Search of the Castaways; or the Children of Captain Grant
Jules Verne
Manufacturer: Hard Press
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Binding: Paperback
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The Mysterious Island (Modern Library Classics)

ASIN: 1406923117
Release Date: 2006-11-03

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ALL that could be discovered, however, on these pieces of paper was a few words here and there, the remainder of the lines being almost completely obliterated by the action of the water. Lord Glenarvan examined them attentively for a few minutes, turning them over on all sides, holding them up to the light, and trying to decipher the least scrap of writing, while the others looked on with anxious eyes.

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The appearance of this book is aweful. .......2005-10-03

I was not happy about the appearance of this book. This is a marvelous novel and I read it long time ago in Chinese version. The version had a lot of very good pictures, which helped to make the novel more interesting and attractive. And it looked like a novel. The English version I received looked like a computer programming guide rather than a novel.

At the first glance, I thought I had received an MS computer book, which used to come with old computer a few years ago. The size of the book looks like that. The fonts used look like that as well. I was truly disappointed to see such a marvelous and interesting novel would have yet appeared in such a dull, uninteresting, and boring way. There was not even a picture on the cover! Quite frankly, if I had not known this book previously, I would have paid no attention to it if I saw it.

In Search of the Castaways , Volume IV: The Children of Captain Grant

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An interesting classic science-fiction story
Very happy to get this!

In Search of the Castaways , Volume IV: The Children of Captain Grant
Jules Verne
Manufacturer: BiblioBazaar
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 1426407718
Release Date: 2006-07-12

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From the preface: THE three books gathered under the title “In Search of the Castaways” occupied much of Verne’s attention during the three years following 1865.

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An interesting classic science-fiction story.......2007-05-13

I love this book especially because it was one of my most favorite books when I was a child. It was my first long story that I read tens of times. For me, still it's the best science-fiction book. If you want to enjoy whole the story I recommend you to read "The Mysterious Island" and "20,000 Leagues Under the Sea". All these 3 books are related to each other.

Very happy to get this!.......2006-11-06

I loved this novel as a child and I am very happy that I can finally get a copy of it. The printing and editing are not the best but they don't bother me much.

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Awesome

The Fist of Fantasy
Emperor's Fist: Legend's Cycle, Book II (Magic: The Gathering: Magic Legends Cycle)
Scott McGough
Manufacturer: Wizards of the Coast
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Mass Market Paperback

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ASIN: 0786929359
Release Date: 2003-03-01

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Honor Tested by War

Though his assassins have failed, the godlike Madaran emperor has other ways of crushing rebellion. He sends the brutal imperial army to rein in a defiant island chain, and the empire is once more plunged into violence. The emperor’s champion accompanies the army, but his loyalty will be tested by the horrors of war. Can the champion achieve honorable victory, or will he and the rebels alike be crushed by the Emperor’s Fist?

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Awesome.......2004-03-31

This book is one of the best books I have ever read, my gratitude goes out to Scott McGough for writting this magnificent book.

The Fist of Fantasy.......2003-04-29

As General Elsdragon carries out his emperor's orders and makes new plans for the world, Tetsuo the champion suspects that evil is brewing in the maniacal assasin Lord Dark. What will become of the world?
Emperor's Fist is a great book that I would highly recommend to anyone with a lust for magic and monsters. A great storyline, awesome battle scenes, terrible and great magic, and fanstasticly descriptive landscapes make this book a great read. Check it out!

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An ibooks original! An all-new adventure of the crew of the battlestar Galactica, co-written by series star Richard Hatch, who portrayed Captain Apollo.

Have the Galacticans truly found their "paradise" among the stars? Apollo thinks so, as they journey to a mysterious planet called Gemon, located through spatial coordinates vividly imprinted in Apollo's mind. Will the fleet stay and make this inviting, verdant planet their final home? It looks that way, until the traitor Baltar begins having nightmares about a new race of Cylons, more evil and deadlier than ever before -- a Cylon race with superior technology, warships and weaponry.

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PARADIS(BATTLESTAR GALATICA).......2005-09-16

GREAT BOOK! Rich Hatch writes likes his still playing the role of "Apollo". Loves the series of book by him.

Wish these had beenn made into a new series of films theatrical or direct to DVD instead of the re-imagined series.

WELCOME TO PARADIS.......2004-07-14

PARADIS provides the weary Galacticans with a planet to live on and explores the consequences that can come from the negative aspects of the colonial mindset. I like the way that the problematic aspects of turning Pardis into a colony are explored. Rich characters are the novel's biggest plus. All the same type of errors that plague I BOOKS are here again, but PARADIS itself plays like an excellent episode of a continuing original BSG TV series.

five stars.......2004-06-30

Over the past few months I have begun watching the Battlestar Galactica televison program for the first time. I was never much of a science fiction fan and had limited access to televison while growing up. I didn't see the Battlestar Galactica televison series until my husband purchased the complete series on DVD.

I became an instant fan after Saga of a Star World. I then began reading my husbands collection of Battlestar Galactica books by Richard Hatch. Both the books and the series have flaws (what doesn't?), but they also have wonderful characters, heart, imagination, and warmth. There's a special charm to Battlestar Galactica. Watching the episodes and reading the books has been five star experience for me.

exquisite.......2004-06-06

Richard Hatch does it again. Paradis is another amazing chapter in the saga of the Battlestar Galactica. The depiction of Baltar in this novel was my favorite aspect of this great novel. I can't wait to read Hatch's next book in the series. Bring on Destiny!

I enjoyed reading this.......2004-06-03

Paradis is Richard Hatch's 5th Battlestar Galactica novel. The man can definitely tell a good story. I love what he's done with the characters. He's proven to me that he can tell an engrossing tale, but the lack of decent edititing is still a problem in these things. The mistakes are a shame, but I won't b*tch and moan about them too much. Paradis is another captivating tale that delivers plenty of entertainment value.

Battlestar Galactica: Paradis (Battlestar Galactica)

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five stars for the characters and story
great story
Get a better editor

Battlestar Galactica: Paradis (Battlestar Galactica)
Richard Hatch , and Brad Linaweaver
Manufacturer: I Books
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0743498348

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Having escaped from the dead area of non-space called the Ur Cloud, the ragtag fleet of Colonials find themselves delivered to the planet Paradis. Commander Apollo is once again drawn into conflict with ego-driven civilians who manipulate the Council of Twelve toward their own ends. As tensions mount among the Colonials, a treacherous plan is hatched that threatens to destroy everything the commander has worked so hard for-as well as Apollo himself....

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five stars for the characters and story.......2005-01-13

Richard Hatch understands these characters and what makes them tick. He also knows how to update Battlestar Galactica and give the old myth new life. He adds new characters, new technology, new ideas, while maintaining the soul of the original. It's not easy to do this sort of thing. Hatch pulls it off very well. He introduces new ideas and explores old concepts from the series too. He brings back favorite characters but explores them more deeply. Hatch bridges the gap between yesterday and today. New elements are mixed well with classic elements so that Battlestar is new but faithful to the orignal. It's a damned impressive feat. All sequel makers should learn from Hatch. The editing needs improvement (nobody like to pay for typos)but Hatch has a gift for understanding characters and sharing those insights with the readers. Paradis is more introspective than some episodes of the show but there's so much heart and insight that I will gladly read more BSG novels by Mr Hatch.

great story .......2005-01-06

I'd give this an even higher rating (I liked it that much) but there are errors due to the lack of a decent editor. Small publishing houses often seem to have this problem and that's too bad. I loved this book all the same. Haven't read Hatch's others but this made me want to. Loved the story and characters.

Get a better editor.......2004-12-11

The story's not bad if you can get past the mis-spelled words, dialogue of people who aren't even in the scenes, very little transitions and terrible use of pronouns. Richard needs to get a better editor.

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(Too much) accessible for wine lovers.

Infectious and Original, a killer wine book

A Great Wine Guide for Everyone

Buy this book!

A good mental upgrade

Oldman's Guide to Outsmarting Wine: 108 Ingenious Shortcuts to Navigate the World of Wine with Confidence and Style
Mark Oldman
Manufacturer: Penguin (Non-Classics)
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0142004928
Release Date: 2004-12-07

Book Description

For the thousands of people who know nothing about wine and want to rectify that swiftly and painlessly, Mark Oldman—the “Naked Chef” of wine—is here to help with the kind of information readers can use right now:
• Australian Shiraz is the most instantly likable red under $15
• Drink slightly sweet wine with spicy food
• Judge a wine shop by whether it has homemade shelf signs
• Don't store unopened wine in the refrigerator for more than a week

Loaded with his personal recommendations—including the top 100 wines less than $15—Oldman's Guide also includes the wine picks of an eclectic mix of collectors, from Le Cirque owner Sirio Maccioni to Morley Safer of 60 Minutes. This is a wine guide like no other and is sure to be savored by anyone who wants their wine without the attitude.

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(Too much) accessible for wine lovers........2007-10-02

It is really accessible for all newcomers in the world of wine, but is quite annoying for those who already have a basic knowledge of the subject. In addition, I think that the book is not addressing the issue of wine tasting with the proper detail, and this is a great flaw for a book that is expected to guide casual drinkers into the secrets and the pleasures of wine.

Infectious and Original, a killer wine book.......2007-07-29

Saw Mark Oldman lecture at the Aspen Food and Wine Magazine Classic last month, so I purchased this killer book. He did a fabulous job connecting with the Aspen audience, which included many festival old-timers like myself,and Oldman's Guide connects with you in the much the same way. Mark's way of teaching with down to earth smarts, gusto, and whit is simply infectious and the most original I've seen in any wine guide.

A Great Wine Guide for Everyone.......2007-03-22

This is a wine guide for the person who doesn't want to be talked down to or weighed down with loads of unnecessary detail. His descriptions are clear, concise, informative and entertaining. Though it's a little big to carry to the wine shop, I'd still recommend doing so because it will help the buyer find the right wine to suit their palate.

Buy this book!.......2007-03-14

This is the book to buy if you are just starting to appreciate wine. It is a plain language guide to every varietal and grape. I've purchased several more copies to give as gifts!

A good mental upgrade.......2007-01-27

Mark Oldman rocks.
I was recently confronted with the reality that, when on the roster to host my newly joined wine club, I didn't know near as much about wine as I truly wanted. Buzz words and some old stand-bys were about all. Embarrassing. So I began a quest... to become at least more than a novice. Tasting is fun, but is only one avenue of education. After slogging through several dozen "wine guides" (arrrgghhhh), I came across Mark Oldman's. Wow. Finally something that didn't 1) bore me to tears, 2) made me really, really excited about wine, and 3) was reality based! I have passages dog-eared, highlighted and colorful "sticky notes" stuck in my favorite chapters. I can truly say this book has/is helping me not only speak more intelligently about wine, has made me a better consumer, and enhanced my whole "wine adventure" (from the hunt to the first taste of a great bottle).

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Ease Your Mind and Indulge Your Dog! If you want your dog to feel safe and secure in your home, it's time to crate train! A crate is designed as much for a dog's well-being as it is for the owner's convenience and peace of mind. For example, a crate keeps a curious puppy away from chemicals under the kitchen sink, gives a sick or canvalescing dog a quiet place to rest, and secures a rambunctious dog during car trip.

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good information.......2007-03-15

Shipping etc was super fast - super easy purchase.. I didn't read close enough - thought I was getting a book - got a pamphlet type of thing! AND...If you read the title right up top... it says..."wisdom bulletin" DUH me! so I don't really have any complaints - still a good source of information - I just paid more for this lil pamphlet than I did for some hardcover books!! LOL Thanks!

Crate Training Dog Book.......2007-03-10

great book, very useful info and arrived in a timely manner!

Don't waste your time or money! .......2007-01-16

If you want to learn about crate training your puppy, buy a book about raising your specific breed of dog or get a copy of How to Raise a Puppy You Can Live With. This 'book' (I would call it a pamphlet!) does not have any information that any decent book on raising puppies does not.

Crate Training Your Dog.......2006-07-17

This book didn't teach me anything I didn't already know. I would not recommend this book to anyone.

Crate Training.......2006-04-05

This booklet is not worth the money. There was nothing helpful beyond common sense. Save your dollars for a box of bisquits.

An Owner's Guide to Raising Your Pet Protector

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Helpful for getting your dog off to the correct start!

An Owner's Guide to Raising Your Pet Protector
Lori Berg , and Michael ''Gypsy'' Stratten
Manufacturer: Trafford Publishing
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ASIN: 1412065135
Release Date: 2006-07-06

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An Owner’s Guide to Raising Your Pet Protector Written by two dog trainers Michael “ Gypsy “ Stratten & Lori Berg

Every aspect of owning the dog is covered, from choosing your puppy to integrating it into your family, and what you should expect from the dog.

This guide is an all inclusive, innovative A-Z manual written from a perspective that no other dog trainers take.. The Best Bite is no Bite! In today’s lawsuit happy society this book is a necessary read promoting productive and responsible dog training & ownership.

It has been our experience that most dog owners truly just want and need a pet that will deter bad guys based on their appearance and how they act around the house. In fact most dog owners never take their dogs to compete in shows, and are not part of some para-military or hard core sport groups.

The relationship between man and dog is age old. Dogs do not need to be taught to chase and bite in order to protect. This book differentiates between the training of a police dog and a personal protection dog geared towards family and business.

This book will teach you how to develop your personal PET PROTECTOR.!

The trainers provide real life anecdotes, comprehensive training information and thought provoking essays.

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Helpful for getting your dog off to the correct start!.......2007-09-19

This book has helped me a lot with the boxer pup I bought shortly before I received the book. It has helped with everything from potty training to basic ob training. I tell Duke no and instantly he stop's whatever he is doing. I love it! Thank you Lori and Gypsy. Nicole

Crate-Den Training: A Safe & Private Space for Your Dog (Crate-Den Training)

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save your money
great refresher on crate-training

Crate-Den Training: A Safe & Private Space for Your Dog (Crate-Den Training)
September B. Morn
Manufacturer: Pawprince Press
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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save your money.......2002-01-22

doesn't tell you anything more than the instruction manuals that come with all crates. In fact, there's even less information than you'll find in a chapter on crate training found in all good puppy books. Save your money.

great refresher on crate-training.......2000-01-10

Booklet was a quick read and written in the same, pleasant-toned format as Morn's other booklets. Instead of purchasing all of Morn's info-booklets, I would recommend buying _Dogs Love to Please_ as I believe it generally contains the same information. If you want very specific directions on how to crate train though, go for this book.

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THE BESTSELLING GUIDE TO BASEBALL CARDS, WITH MORE THAN 290,000 PRICES LISTED!

-- COMPREHENSIVE. Complete listings from 1948 to 2000, featuring current market values for the following complete sets and individual cards--plus many, many more: BOWMAN, COLLECTOR'S CHOICE, DONRUSS, FINEST, FLAIR, FLEER, LEAF, PINNACLE, SCORE, SELECT, SP, STADIUM CLUB, TOPPS, ULTRA, UPPER DECK

-- WRITTEN BY THE EXPERT DEALERS RELY ON! Dr. James Beckett is the leading authority on baseball card prices.

-- CLEAR IDENTIFICATION. Every baseball card is identified by year, manufacturer, size, format, and player.

-- VALUABLE TIPS. Professional advice on buying, selling, caring for, and storing your cards.

-- CARD COLLECTING HISTORY. All the facts you need to know, from the early days of baseball to the present.

-- CONDITION GRADE PRICING. Beckett's state-of-the-art system for accurately identifying values based on grade and condition.

-- INVENTORY CHECKLIST. A great feature for quick and easy cataloging.

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Nice but too little letters !.......2002-02-24

A really nice guide plenty of little letters... you'll need a magnifying glass to read it !

not an all star.......2002-01-12

Not a practical guide in this collecting age. Does NOT have a comprehensive list; meaning it does NOT cover all manufacturers and, more importantly, for the ones it does, only provides listings of the base set. That means no insert or variation pricing whatsoever. Also, no oddball or minor league issues are listed. Generally speaking, unless you are collecting base sets prior to the advent of inserts and alternate versions of the base set, this guide is fairly useless.

This book is an awsome book to look cards in.......2001-11-19

The beckett book was a great sorce to me because I have been collecting baseball cards sence I was 3 yr old and because I have over 7,000 cards so I think this book will be a good sorce for you to.

The Most Popular Baseball Card Price Guide In The World.......2001-09-01

To begin with, no other baseball card price guide even comes close to the number of sales as Beckett. Literally, the world over, Beckett is used by more people than in other guide on the market. This fine publication also has monthly guides covering baseball, basketball, football, and hockey. Beckett does extensive research on the hobby and sends analysts all over the world to keep track on what's happening in the baseball card market. Dr. James Beckett is an expert in the field of baseball card collecting and in this book gives readers valuable tips on how to preserve, store, and grade cards as well as lists in detail some of the most popular and sought after cards ever produced. With all the cards on the market, it is almost impossible to list them all in one book, so Beckett lists the ones that show the most interest to the general public. Now if you are into collecting rarities, you'll really want this price guide since Beckett lists some of the most rarest cards ever made. Many sets and singles alike are listed along with values on most all of them. Believe it or not, but, there are some cards on the market today that are so rare, a clear value cannot be placed on them, they are literally priceless. These include the very popular ONE OF ONES. These are cards where only one of each card in a set is produced.
If you are looking for a guide that has the most up-to-date information, the most listings and the most reliability, you can't beat Beckett. Please note this: If you go to Beckett or any other guide and cannot find a value for your card or cards, dont think for a moment that what you have is worthless. Like I stated earlier, with so many cards on the market today it is almost impossible to list them all, plus, some cards are produced that are so rare that NO ONE in the hobby may know about them until years later. For example, in 1990 Topps produced its regular baseball set including a Frank Thomas rookie. What no one knew was that there was also a very rare error card of Mr. Thomas produced. For years it was not even given a value, then finally the error card was listed with only a small value. Time passed and the card held that estimated value until it began a month by month rapid surge upward. As of August 2001, that same card is worth well over 500.00
I recommend this book to anyone who wants to find out what certain cards are worth or who would like to learn about some of the history of the baseball card market.

Super.......1999-06-24

super comme livre

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Japanese Joinery: A Handbook for Joiners and Carpenters
Yasuo Nakahara
Manufacturer: Rodale Pr
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Japanese Joinery : A Handbook for Joiners and Carpenters
Yasuo; Nii, Koichi P. (translator) Nakahara
Manufacturer: Hartley & Marks, Incorporated
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Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000OLWC7E

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Now in Paperback "A virtual encyclopedia of the whimsy and imagination that inspired the rustic designs sometimes called twig furniture . . . a fascinating chronicle."

-Denver Post Published in 1987 to rave reviews and substantial sales, this bible of Adirondack rustic furniture-an essential resource for dealers, collectors, designers, and hobbyists-is now reissued in an affordable paperback format. The book illustrates over 300 of the finest pieces of this enormously popular style, from elaborate sideboards ornamented with twig mosaics to chairs and beds made of gnarled branches. To thumb through this book is to appreciate immediately why the Boston Globe declared it Aa wonderful present for anyone interested in the rustic look or for those furnishing a vacation home." CRAIG GILBORN received the Charles F. Montgomery Award from the Decorative Arts Society of America for Adirondack Furniture and the Rustic Tradition. For 20 years he was director of the Adirondack Museum, and he was founding director of the Delaware State Arts Council. He and his wife live in Danby-Mt. Tabor, Vermont. 374 illustrations, 51 in full color, 85/8 x 111/2"

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Conversations recorded in the 1920's: Shaw's views on the theater, politics, cinema, history, literature, and the public. ILLUS.

Table-Talk of G. B. S. ; Conversations on Things in General Between George Bernard Shaw and His Biograp

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ASIN: B000FMMQA0

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Table Talk Of George Bernard Shaw
Archibald Henderson
Manufacturer: Kessinger Publishing
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ASIN: 1417923016

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1925. Conversations on things in general between George Bernard Shaw and his biographer. Contents: Dialogue I. On Things in General; Dialogue II. The Drama, the Theater and the Films; Dialogue III. England and America: Contrasts; Dialogue IV. Literature and Science; and Dialogue V. The Great War and the Aftermath.

Table Talk of G.B.S.: Conversations on Things in General Between George Bernard Shaw and His Biographer

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Archibald Henderson
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