The Newcomes (Limp Leather) Memoirs of a Most Respectable Family

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The Newcomes (Limp Leather) Memoirs of a Most Respectable Family
Arthur [ed.] Pendennis
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The Newcomes : Memoirs of a Most Respectable Family (2 volumes)
William Makepeace Thackeray
Manufacturer: Houghton Mifflin Company
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Binding: Hardcover

Thackeray, William Makepeace | Classics | British | World Literature | Literature & Fiction | Subjects | Books
ASIN: B000J0BZAK

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THE NEWCOMES : MEMOIRS OF A MOST RESPECTABLE FAMILY, VOLUMES I & II

Manufacturer: Bradbury and Evans
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ASIN: B000GU685K

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The Newcomes [microform]: Memoirs of a most respectable family
William Makepeace Thackeray
Manufacturer: Caxton
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ASIN: B0006EMSQO

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The Newcomes Memoirs of a Most Respectable Family

Manufacturer: THE MERSHON COMPANY
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Binding: Hardcover

Thackeray, William Makepeace | Classics | British | World Literature | Literature & Fiction | Subjects | Books
ASIN: B000BY3S9U

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THE NEWCOMES MEMOIRS OF A MOST RESPECTABLE FAMILY
WILLIAM MAKEPEACE THACKERAY
Manufacturer: SMITH, ELDER & CO
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Thackeray, William Makepeace | Classics | British | World Literature | Literature & Fiction | Subjects | Books
ASIN: B000SIE5Q4

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The Newcomes Memoirs of a Most Respectable Family
William Makepeace Thackeray
Manufacturer: The Mershon Company
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Thackeray, William Makepeace | Classics | British | World Literature | Literature & Fiction | Subjects | Books
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The Newcomes Memoirs of a Most Respectable Family
William Makepeace Thackeray
Manufacturer: The Heritage Press
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Thackeray, William Makepeace | Classics | British | World Literature | Literature & Fiction | Subjects | Books
ASIN: B000MUQBVK

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The Newcomes Memoirs of a Most Respectable Family
Arthur Pendennis
Manufacturer: Kessinger Publishing
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 1419175556

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Was Thomas Newcome a foundling--a workhouse child out of that village, which has now become a great manufacturing town, and which bears his name? Such was the report set about at the last election, when Sir Brian, in the Conservative interest, contested the borough; and Mr. Yapp, the out-and-out Liberal candidate, had a picture of the old workhouse placarded over the town as the birth-place of the Newcomes; with placards ironically exciting freemen to vote for Newcome and union--Newcome and the parish interests, and etc. Who cares for these local scandals?

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The Newcomes Volume 1 (Large Print Edition): Memoirs of a most Respectable Family

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The Newcomes Volume 1 (Large Print Edition): Memoirs of a most Respectable Family
William Makepeace Thackeray
Manufacturer: BiblioBazaar
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Binding: Paperback

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Edited by Arthur Pendennis Esq.

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Mercedes Lackey does it again........2003-04-09

This is absolutely the best of the SERRAted Edge novels, and works excellently as a stand-alone as well. Great characters, great development, great surprises, great magic, great humor, great adventure, great dragons, great mages, great ending. The only thing missing was the elves! AND--this is a miracle for contemporary (or even not-so-contemporary) fantasy--there are no overdone gratuitous sex scenes! The entire book is great. I want a sequel--not because the story was unfinished, but because it was a cursed good read, and left the perfect openings for a good sequel.

Excellent!!!.......1999-05-19

This is my favorite of the Serrated books. It tied up a lot of loose ends, as well as creating new ones. Talk about great characters! If you've read the other Serrated books, you need to read this one. Was I the only one to catch that mention of Deke Kestrel? Or am I the only one who has also read the Diana Tregarde books? Anyway, this book is a wonderful additon to your library. And if you've already read all the Serrated books, try the Diana Tregarde ones. They are just as good.

I loved this book........1998-07-22

I loved this book--it's what got me so interested in Mercedes Lackey. Even if you haven't read the other SERRAted edge novels, get this book. I'm loving it!

A breath of fresh air for the earthbound fantasy reader........1998-07-17

This book is worth keeping with all of those that just stayed with you throughout the years. Not only did I enjoy it, it's plot and the relationship that it has to this world returned a little bit of wonder back to our mundane society. Don't get me wrong-but Lackey's rendering of how the elves have situated themselves so easily into our society makes you want to go to a race track, watch the cars pass by and think softly to yourself...I wonder...But of course, back to the real world. It's a wonderful book for those who just want to escape without going too far. A definate read.

great book!.......1998-04-23

i've read 'em and loved 'em all, tannum is cool, shar is hot and the plot is totally great. my only question is are there going to be anymore??!! its been four years! i certainly hope so.

CHROME BORNE: BORN TO RUN & CHROME CIRCLE (SERRATED EDGE & BEDLAM'S BA

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CHROME BORNE: BORN TO RUN & CHROME CIRCLE (SERRATED EDGE & BEDLAM'S BA

Manufacturer: Baen
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000HLYQQQ

THE SERRATED EDGE: Book (1) One: Born to Run; Book (2) Two: Wheels of Fire; Book (3) Three: When the Bough Breaks; Book (4) Four: Chrome Circle

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THE SERRATED EDGE: Book (1) One: Born to Run; Book (2) Two: Wheels of Fire; Book (3) Three: When the Bough Breaks; Book (4) Four: Chrome Circle
Mercedes; Dixon, Larry; Shepherd, Mark; Lisle, Holly Lackey
Manufacturer: Baen Books
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000NRVJT6

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Easy and Fun

Expensive!

fantastic book

An idea whose come has come, brilliantly executed

Never tried the cans, but have made many recipes: great book

Small-Batch Baking
Debby Maugans Nakos
Manufacturer: Workman Publishing Company
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

Desserts | Baking | Cooking, Food & Wine | Subjects | Books
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ASIN: 0761130357

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Small-Batch Baking is how to have your cake, and eat it all too. It's baking a plate of cookies (not 4 dozen) to greet the kids when they come home from school, or a few muffins (not 12) when that's all you need for Sunday brunch. It's for the perfect tart to end a small, romantic dinner--or the indulgence of a one-bowl dessert just for you (Honey Apple Oatmeal Crisp, anyone?). Most of all, it's to bring home the joy of baking, when home is just the two of you--small batches whip up quickly, clean up quickly, and don't require hours at the oven.

Written by Debby Maugans Nakos, who clearly possesses the Southern baking gene, Small-Batch Baking offers 200 irresistible recipes from across the baking spectrum: triple layer cakes, bundt cakes, angel food cakes; pies and tarts; cobblers, crisps, crumbles, and short cakes; cookies, bars, squares; biscuits, muffins, scones, breakfast breads; and a whole section just on Valentine Specials--Double Hot Chocolate Soufflés, Chèvre Cheesecakes with Honey Anise Ginger Syrup, Vanilla Banana Caramel Flan.

A batch of Cream-Filled Chocolate Cookies--that yields a half-dozen. A Coconut Layer Cake, just for two. Individual servings of Cinnamon French Toast Pudding or Southern Peach Cobbler with Bourbon Cream. It's all the bewitching pleasure of home-baked, but--finally--for just one or two.

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Easy and Fun.......2007-09-24

Small Batch Baking has been easy and fun. The recipes are great, and there are plenty of recipes in a variety of categories from simple and basic to more complex and involved, for every stage of your baking needs. I've had a great deal of fun making up for the fact I never had an Easy Bake Oven as a kid. This fits that need and makes for easy portion control.

Come join other small batch bakers on Flickr.com, a free photo-sharing website, and see the results of our work in the "Small Batch Baking" enthusiast group, here: http://www.flickr.com/groups/small-batch-baking/

Expensive!.......2007-07-12

Though the recipes in this book sound very appetizing, a lot of them call for liquers, heavy cream, and other high-fat ingredients like real butter. This not only makes the recipe high-fat, but expensive! I've made a couple of them, and have enjoyed the results, but they are not so good for one's cholesterol. Another problem I've had is using cans to bake small cakes. I don't know what they were like when Ms. Nakos was writing this book, but all the cans I've purchased products in lately have ridges running around the middle, and though I haven't yet tried baking in one of them, I imagine it would be hard to make the cake slide out. Also, I haven't been able to easily find tart pans with removable bottoms. Although it looks appealing, I find I haven't used this book much, and don't recommend it to anyone who wants a healthy diet.

fantastic book.......2007-06-23

This is a great book for small families or anyone who wants just a taste of something. Everything's turned out well so far and I've given it as a gift along with small baking dishes (ramekins or small springforms).

An idea whose come has come, brilliantly executed.......2007-05-01

Debby Maugans Nakos has written a present for those of us who love to bake but don't relish the thought of having 5 dozen cookies around to tempt us later. As we all know, in baking, due to a myriad of factors including heating times, one cannot simply decide to make 1/5 of a recipe and assume it will work (whatever 1/5 of egg yolk looks like anyway...) Nakos has done the hard work of figuring out the measurements for small-batch success. The baby cakes are amazing, but I particuarly love the cherry almond scones, lemon shortbread bars, and cheddar bacon biscuits. This is a gem of a book! I've bought it for 2 people as presents.

Never tried the cans, but have made many recipes: great book.......2007-04-25

One of the big features of this book is the idea of baking cakes in cans. I haven't tried this, lacking the proper can opener. Rather, I bake in cupcake pans, and monitor the time carefully.

I've tried probably 20 recipes so far. I love baking, but we are only 2, and it's all too easy to eat most of a cake. These recipes usually make enough for 2-3, which is perfect.

To be clear, this is real baking: no shortcuts, and many recipes use several mixing bowls. If you're looking for something really quick and easy, this isn't the right book.

Also, many of the cake recipes use buttermilk. There is a shelf-stable buttermilk (maybe it's a powder?) that can be kept on hand, but I often sub with a little low-fat milk soured with lemon juice. Even plain yogurt will work.

AS for the recipes, I've had great results with almost everything. I've tried several kinds of cookies including chocolate chip, oatmeal (both varieties), peanut butter, and others, and I've always been happy with them. I've also tried several of the fruit crisp and cobbler style dishes, and have been happy with them. But I am most pleased with the cakes: they are always tasty and moist, with a nice texture. To me, cakes are the most difficult baked good to scale down, and I've loved having recipes made for small batches. Tonight I made the vanilla ound cake, and it was delicious.

However, I'll say that I wasn't thrilled with the carrot cake recipe (not carrot-y enough), and my two attempts at one of her breads were utter failures. Also, I tried th raspberry cheesecake, which was just okay. I haven't really tried the pies, however.

All in all, I would strongly recommend this to any motivated baker with a small household.

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Fish on a First-Name Basis: How Fish is Caught, Bought, Cleaned, Cooked and Eaten

One of the best fish related books out there

Fish on a First-Name Basis: How Fish Is Caught, Bought, Cleaned, Cooked, and Eaten
Rob DeBorde
Manufacturer: Thomas Dunne Books
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

Seafood | Meat, Poultry & Seafood | Cooking by Ingredient | Cooking, Food & Wine | Subjects | Books
Buying Guides | Wine | Drinks & Beverages | Cooking, Food & Wine | Subjects | Books
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ASIN: 0312342209
Release Date: 2006-04-04

Book Description

Where should you buy fish? How should you prepare it? And whats in a name? If youre a fish, quite a bit. Culture, history, mythology, marketing....all of these can be found in the names of everyday seafood, but knowing the names is just the beginning, and thats where Fish comes in. For example, do you know: Where your fish came from? When a shrimp is a prawn? Chilean Sea Bass is actually Patagonian tooth-fish? Full of eye-opening fish facts, helpful seafood secrets, and delicious recipes, Fish addresses the biology, catch methods, preparation, and cooking of all popular sea creatures like crab, salmon, lobster, squid, tuna, clams, mussels, scallops, shrimp, oysters, and mahi mahi. Perfect for both novices and experts!

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Fish on a First-Name Basis: How Fish is Caught, Bought, Cleaned, Cooked and Eaten.......2007-04-03

This book is charming. The layout is clever - very informative text and photos are educational and accurate. I bought this book for my son who has been fishing for most of his life. I gave this book to him for his 42nd birthday, and he was as wowed as I was. He loves to cook and eat fish - so this was the perfect gift.

One of the best fish related books out there.......2007-02-26

If you've never heard of Rob DeBorde or his amusing internet cooking show alter-ego Tako the Octopus, you should be ashamed. DeBorde also writes for Food Network's Good Eats and if you are a fan of the informative and creative way that cooking is presented in Good Eats, you will no doubt be impressed by this book.

The book is split into multiple chapters each dealing with a certain kind of fish. Unlike other cookbooks that just throw recipes at you, this book will actually educate you about how the fish live, how they die, how they get to your table and what they give to you nutritionally speaking. If you're a fan about learning about the animal you're cooking you will love this book.

However, for those who JUST want recipes and in-depth directions and pictures teaching you exactly how to cook this book, you should look elsewhere. This book is definitely for those who want to do more than just cook their food and actually understand their food. Not to say this book doesn't have recipes in it, but in my case, I read this book as much for the recipes as I do for fun.

If you own author and Food Network celebrity Alton Brown's cookbooks, then you would be remiss to not include this on the very same bookshelf.

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"Old Blue Eyes" is as hot as ever!
Long considered the preeminent entertainer in show business, Frank Sinatra has been recording continuously since 1935. Although he attempted to retire once, his popularity continues to soar as new generations discover the special quality Sinatra brings to every song he performs.
* The essential reference for every Sinatra fan and record collector. Cataloged by experts, this is the one-volume source that no true Sinatra fan will want to be without.
* A comprehensive listing of every recording since 1935. More than a simple price list of the most popular tunes, this well-researched and comprehensive discography follows Sinatra's fifty-seven-year career from the beginning.
* Every format -- from 78s and 45s, both 10" and 12" LPs, EPs and V-discs, to domestic and international releases, and imports and bootleg records -- is included in this extraordinary collection.
* Up-to-date market information. Devotees will be able to check their collection against the most current market prices to determine the value of what they have.
* A special eight-page, full-color insert featuring original record jackets makes the OFFICIAL PRICE GUIDE TO FRANK SINATRA RECORDS AND CDs a unique reference to help you build or maintain your collection your way.

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Frank Sinatra book.......2007-07-24

This is a good and quick reference book on the man.
I suggest it for any Sinatra fan who likes to collect his memorabilia
Its a great quick reference

Book Description

The work of Stesichoros, an ancient Greek poet of the early sixth century B.C., is transmitted in fragments only. This volume contains a new edition of some of the most interesting Stesichoros-papyri from the Oxyrhynchus collection. The papyri are analysed under various aspects: survey of relevant secondary literature, introduction about identification and contents of each papyrus (including archaeological evidence), papyrological description, metrics; the edition is complete with a Latin critical apparatus, translation and detailed commentary. A brief general introduction illustrates notorious problems concerning the author, the genre etc. A bibliography and indices are provided at the end of the volume. The book will be welcomed by classicists and papyrologists alike.

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