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Circle K Cycles
Karen Tei Yamashita Manufacturer: Coffee House Press ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback Similar Items:
ASIN: 1566891086 |
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"Yamashita is so tuned into now, she can see tomorrow."-Booklist on Tropic of Orange, starred review
"Through the Arc of the Rainforest progresses toward an apocalyptic resolution that spreads out like a Bosch triptych reproduced by Gauguin. In this, her first novel, Ms. Yamashita presents a critique of human waste and stupidity that is fluid and poetic as well as terrifying."-The New York Times Book Review
Yamashita's innovative melding of fiction and essay explores issues such as labor, nationalism, and cultural diaspora. When the grandchildren of Japanese immigrants to Brazil move to Japan to assume the manual work native Japanese people no longer want, their need for cultural belonging, their homesickness for details of their birthplace, clash with the status quo. This book of hybrids-merging collage with text, story with history-opens a door onto one of the important issues of the new century.
Yamashita has a powerful story to tell about a community that is globally extensive and the freedom-physical and emotional-implied by that new geography.
Karen Tei Yamashita is a winner of the American Book Award and the Janet Heidinger Kafka Award. She is an assistant professor of Literature and Creative Writing at the University of California in Santa Cruz.
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Karen Tei Yamashita. Circle K Cycles.(Brief Article): An article from: The Review of Contemporary Fiction
Jason Picone Manufacturer: Review of Contemporary Fiction ProductGroup: Book Binding: Digital ASIN: B0008EU4E0 Release Date: 2005-06-01 |
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This digital document is an article from The Review of Contemporary Fiction, published by Review of Contemporary Fiction on March 22, 2002. The length of the article is 943 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.
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THE PELBAR CYCLE: The Breaking of Northwall; The Ends of the Circle; The Dome in the Forest; The Fall of the Shell; An Ambush of Shadows (BOOKS 1-5)
Paul O. Williams Manufacturer: Ballantine Books (Del Rey) ProductGroup: Book Binding: Mass Market Paperback ASIN: B000IVZOL6 |
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Gandalf's Battle on the Bridge in the Mines of Moria (Fireside)
Ramtha Manufacturer: JZK Publishing ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback Similar Items:
ASIN: 1578731127 |
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Part of Ramtha's Fireside Series collection library on the topic of the Observer Effect in terms of J.R.R. Tolkien's scene of Gandalf and the Balrog from "The Lord of the Rings."Customer Reviews:
Ramtha gives a powerful teaching by pointing to the subtle .......2005-04-10
The Power of the Will to Overcome Any Obstacle.......2004-10-16
Powerful Teaching.......2004-06-09
Before Ramtha uses the story of Gandalf on the bridge (from "Lord of the Rings" fame) to illustrate the difference between our Observer and our personality (God self and human self), he tells the story of the Watcher at the Gate - No, not the Watcher at Moria, but a Master who observes the comings and goings of a great city, who uses what he observes to teach him about his own life. When we observe this master's observing, it becomes an exultant story whose ending gives hope to our own learning.
Ramtha uses Galdalf's battle to demonstrate a master's use of will to overcome whatever obstacle he may face. Ram tells a lyrical story here about fear and resolve, about clarity and will. And no Ramtha teaching about will would be complete without a conclusion in biophysics - practical understanding of how you change your world when you dig in your heels.
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Mines of Moria (Middle Earth Quest, No 3)
Susan Matthews , and J. D. Ruemmler Manufacturer: Berkley Publishing Group ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback Similar Items:
ASIN: 0425089932 |
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The Bachelor's Cat: A Love Story
L. F. Hoffman Manufacturer: HarperCollins Publishers ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover ASIN: 0060191058 |
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The Bachelor's Cat has all the earmarks of a classic love story a holiday gift that will rival The Christmas Box and The Notebook. When a somewhat introverted and self-serving bachelor artist finds a stray kitten at his doorstep, he decides to take her in to see if he can, indeed, sustain a lasting and loving relationship with another living creature. His on-again, off-again romance with a sexy but shallow girlfriend has left him emotionally cynical, and in no time the cat becomes the central focus of his life. Through her, the man rediscovers the meaning of loyalty and affection.Out one evening at his neighborhood bar, the man strikes up conversation with a woman. She's not his usual type a little older (closer to his age, in fact) and on the heavy side but after several minutes they are caught up in a kind of exciting conversation he never experienced with his old girlfriend. As their relationship unfolds and blossoms in new and rewardi! ng ways, the man wavers between the sincerity and depth of the woman versus the frivolous and surface sexuality of his girlfriend, and it is his trusty cat who illuminates the right path. The Bachelor's Cat is charming, emotional and rife with life's important lessons.
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Beware the taking in of stray and needy cats..........2007-07-05
Odd Writing Style.......2007-06-27
A Cat Who Changed Lives.......2006-09-26
Wonderful!!!.......2006-08-03
The Bachelor's Cat.......2005-03-26
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The Bachelor's Cat, A Love Story
L. F. Hoffman Manufacturer: HarperCollins Publishers ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback ASIN: B000OEKBXI |
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Canyon Ranch Cooking: Bringing the Spa Home
Jeanne Jones Manufacturer: William Morrow Cookbooks ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover Similar Items:
Accessories: ASIN: 0060187182 |
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This intimidatingly beautiful book on low-fat spa cooking takes the chi-chi out of spa food and actually makes it accessible to the average cook. Although the easy-to-prepare recipes in Canyon Ranch Cooking rely mostly on fresh produce and meats, Cook It Light expert Jeanne Jones offers alternatives to and substitutes for ingredients you might not find during certain times of the year (such as frozen berries and vegetables in place of their fresh counterparts). Also, many of the recipes incorporate carbohydrates and grains such as pastas, white and brown rice, couscous, and bulgur, which are easier to find year-round. The tone of the book is not restrictive or didactic--Jones really wishes to make the food accessible and friendly, as well as healthful--and the language used is positive and intended to empower the cook both in building a low-fat pantry and in trying new cooking methods. In addition, calorie and nutrient analyses of each dish are provided with portion sizes that are realistic and possible to visualize.Jones suggests using spices to add dimension to dishes and, from cooking a number of them, we would have to agree--main courses such as Turkey Meatloaf and Polenta Crusted Sea Bass were a little bland. However, the corn salsa that accompanied the sea bass jazzed it up a bit and made it taste both fresh and healthy. The Banana Bread and Fruit Muffins, both of which used whole-wheat flour and minimal oil, were low-fat hits with office tasters. Garbanzo Nuts, or oven-baked, spiced garbanzo beans, are the perfect mid-afternoon snack fix. The salad and dressing ideas are all zesty and quick to make, but finding the fresh ingredients could prove challenging for most of the year. With more than 200 wonderful recipe and menu ideas, the book could end up paying for itself in more healthful and flavorful meals than one could get dining out. The "Canyon Ranch Weekend at Home" ideas in the back of the book will inspire more than a weekend of pampering oneself and eating with one's health in mind. --Gilia Angell
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The two Canyon Ranch spas are rated No.1 and No.2 (they alternate positions) over and over by readers of the Conde Nast Traveler. Part of the allure are their stunning locations -- in the hills of Tucson, Arisona, and in the Berkshire mountains in Massachusetts -- but one of the best parts of a visit to Canyon Ranch is the food.Jeanne Jones developed and supervised the Canyon Ranch menu, and in Canyon Ranch Cooking, she offers everyone a chance to eat the spas' low-cal, low-fat delicious food. The recipes all have detailed nutritional breakdowns to help you plan a healthy meal with a lot of variety. Perhaps best of all are the tips and techniques to help enhance flavor without adding calories. Why does spa food taste so good when nearly all the fat has been removed? Jones reveals all the secrets -- such as adding citrus or vinegar to lift "flat" flavors; grilling over aromatic wood; marinating meat and vegetables; cooking at low temperatures for long periods to "marry" flavors; roasting rapidly for crispy crusts and tender interiors; using dried fruit for rich and creamy fat-free sauces; and much, much more. Try the Canyon Ranch Guacamole, Osso Bucco and Cheese Enchiladas; enjoy Chocolate Mint Cake and Cherry Streusel Pie. This is not a cuisine of deprivation -- the food is wonderful, and the recipes for making it easy and sensible.
This book can't give you a workout or a hike, but it does tell you how to plan your own spa weekend at home, with suggestions for exercise, relaxation, even theme parties for special Saturday night dining. The wonderful recipes and the luscious photographs are here to delight and inspire. With Canyon Ranch Cooking, the spa comes to you.
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EXACTLY what I was looking for!.......2007-08-07
Bringing the best to your home.......2006-06-15
Coffee table book.......2005-11-06
Wonderful, No Gimmick Cookbook.......2005-07-21
This Is A Must Have Cookbook.......2005-07-19
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Jack Russell Terriers for Dummies
Deborah Britt-Hay Manufacturer: For Dummies ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback Similar Items:
ASIN: 0764552686 |
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Get the lowdown on keeping your Jack Russell Terrier happy and healthySharing your life with a Jack Russell Terrier can be a challenge. This fun and friendly book gives you expert advice on the Jack Russell temperament, whether this energetic breed fits your lifestyle, how to train your dog to be a well-mannered companion, and much more.Discover how to:Choose the right Jack Russell for you.Maintain your dog's good health.Feed your Jack Russell Terrier properly.Exercise and entertain your Jack Russell.Handle behavior problems.The Dummies WayExplanations in plain English."Get in, get out" information.Icons and other navigational aids.Tear-out cheat sheet.Top ten lists.A dash of humor and funCustomer Reviews:
Jack Russel Terriers for Dummies.......2007-05-13
How to Tame A Jack Russel.......2006-07-21
Excellent Information.......2006-07-10
Good owner's manual.......2006-06-13
GREAT BOOK!!!.......2005-08-22
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Jack Russell Terriers for Dummies
Deborah Britt-Hay Manufacturer: HUNGRY MINDS (TWLD) ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback ASIN: B000K3A02U |
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Instant Expert: Collecting Lucky Coins, Tokens, and Medals (Instant Expert)
Rita Laws Manufacturer: House of Collectibles ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback Similar Items:
ASIN: 0375720960 Release Date: 2006-02-14 |
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Learn the language of collecting lucky coins, tokens, and paper money, and the answers to these questions and more:
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A Folk Carved Nativity: Step-By-Step to a Beautiful Christmas Heirloom, With 11 Detailed Patterns (A Schiffer Book for Woodcarvers)
Donna Hefty , and Marc Hefty Manufacturer: Schiffer Publishing ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback ASIN: 0887408818 |
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Donna Hefty's folk carved nativity is so special it will delight the collector and be a real treasure to hand down from generation to generation. Adults and children alike will find it charming. Donna makes carving approachable and simple for all ages. Not only are there eleven highly defined patterns, but Donna will take you step-by-step through the process of both carving and painting. Each step is illustrated with a color photograph and an easy-to-follow description of the technique. A gallery shows the finished figures. The result is a wonderful project for carvers of all skill levels., 250+ color photos, 11 patterns, 8 1/2" x 11"
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The Inspiration of the Past: Country House Taste in the Twentieth Century
John Cornforth Manufacturer: Viking Adult ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover ASIN: 0670801801 |
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Outclassing all alternatives.......2003-10-30
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Signos del Siglo - 100 Aos Diseo Grafico Espaa
Irene Gil Manufacturer: DDI ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback ASIN: 8492258713 |
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Rosa: The Life of an Italian Immigrant (Wisconsin Studies in Autobiography)
Marie Hall Ets Manufacturer: University of Wisconsin Press ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback Similar Items:
ASIN: 0299162540 |
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This is the life story of Rosa Cavalleri, an Italian woman who came to the United States in 1884, one of the peak years in the nineteenth-century wave of immigration. A vivid, richly detailed account, the narrative traces Rosa’s life in an Italian peasant village and later in Chicago. Marie Hall Ets, a social worker and friend of Rosa’s at the Chicago Commons settlement house during the years following World War I, meticulously wrote down her lively stories to create this book.Customer Reviews:
I couldn't put this down........2006-01-11
A vivid tale.......2002-04-25
I highly recommend this book!
Rosa's life is unforgetable, as is Rosa herself.......2001-01-31
Rosa would be the first to say she was no one special, just an ordinary peasant orphan who kept herself from starvation and worse by the faith of her religion and incredilby hard work for her entire life. Not that hard work is a surprise but the reality with which this uneducated woman shows us a plain ordinary life is as unforgettable as she is. God gave her the gift to tell the story of her life, to share laughs and to charm her new friends in wherever she landed, in a mining camp, a convent school or a silk factory.
From her early life as a child laborer who is beaten for mistakes in the silk mills of the 1860s to the uneducated young girl who is forced to marry a lousy, drunken bum, Rosa perseveres and triumphs with a long life and many friends who love her. You can't read this story with out falling in love with this precious woman as she endures life.
In 2001, it is hard to imagine that the cruelties Rosa suffered were every day occurences a century ago (or even less!), that is, nothing unusual. We have come a long way baby, but we had better not forget where we've come from.
Rosa The Life Of An Italian Immigrant will keep you rooted in the reality of our history and ancestry. Buy it, read it. Give it to your friends. Buy them their own copies! Give it as gifts to all the young women in your family.
Rosa's story must be remembered. Her story is unforgetable, so is Rosa Cavalleri.
Hey, Hollywood, I dare you to make a movie about this incredible woman!!!!
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