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Together with Tolstoy and Dostoyevsky, Ivan Turgenev was one of the leading novelists of Russia's Golden Age and the first Russian writer to capture a Western audience.
No less sensational than his novels was his personal life. For forty years, until the day he died, he was passionately devoted to the diva Pauline Viardot, following her and her husband around Europe and even living with them amicably at times as part of their household. What, then, did Turgenev mean by "love," the word at the core of his life and work?
Robert Dessaix has had his own forty-year relationship with Turgenev, first as a student of Russian in both Australia and Russia, then as a teacher, and now as what he calls a close friend. In Twilight of Love, Dessaix has come to see Turgenev's life and work as an expression of a turning point in the history of love—the moment the Romantic became rational, love unraveled into sentiment and erotic feelings, and eros became a mere commodity. In this truly remarkable work, Robert Dessaix has found the pulse that quickened Turgenev’s age, but has failed in ours.
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a gem!.......2006-05-25
This is a book about travel - about love - and about Turgenev. I knew next to nothing about Turgenev when I began reading it and, if you're reading this soley to learn about the great Russian author - don't! This is a book about falling in love - with people, with subjects and with landscapes. I am a college professor and too often I see students who are just not besotted with ANY subject. This book will show you the heights to which a spirit may climb once it has found its passion. A perfect summertime read - episodic, intelligent, entertaining and inspiring.
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Twilight of Love: Travels with Turgenev.(Book Review): An article from: Reviewer's Bookwatch
Ann Skea
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Kethol is an adventurer with an easy smile, a man who is quick with a quip and quicker with a sword.
His partner, Pirojil, the ugly one, looks impressive and deceives people into thinking he's stupid to their sorrow-for his might and loyalty are worth a kingdom.
And the fledgling wizard Erenor, a man who tries to stay two steps ahead of his enemies, as well as one step ahead of his friends.
Loyal retainers they are, sworn to Jason Cullianane, a man who walked away from a crown, and who has been trying to convince all the almost-warring factions that he doesn't want the job back. Their lives aren't very easy, what with keeping Jason from getting killed by yet another conspiracy, rescuing some damsel or whatnot in distress, and squirreling away something for the ever-diminishing prospect of retirement.
And now it looks like our heroes might wind up succeeding in none of their schemes, for there are plots within plots, and Kethol has been forced into a disguise not of his own making. There is magic aplenty in the air (and on the ground), and in order to save a kingdom, they may have to pull off a complicated scheme that could kill them all--or land them in positions of supreme power.
But, hey, whoever said that a soldier's life was a cakewalk?
Set in Joel Rosenberg's bestselling Guardians of the Flame series, Not Really the Prisoner of Zenda is the third adventure of the journeymen soldiers of Castle Cullianane (and their sometimes ill-fated leader) in all their raucous glory. A fun, fast-paced read, it's a rollicking roller coaster of a book that will have fantasy fans reaching for more.
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Another solid Guardians novel.......2005-09-27
This latest entry in the Guardians of the Flame franchise provides an enjoyable read. As long as Mr. Rosenberg keeps writing them, I'll keep buying and reading them.
Bravo!.......2005-08-25
I first got turned onto the Guardains of the Flame series ten years ago and have really enjoyed reading all ten books. What first hooked me was the original premiss of modern people being transported to a fantasy world. It is a fantasy that many of us have had. But, in his recent books Rosenberg seemed to forget the original premiss and get caught up with this story arch involving characters who had no dirrect tie to the Otherside. While I still very much enjoyed the books I was lonnging to have the earlier concept picked up again and to find out the answers for some of the questions Rosenberg seemed to have forgoten.
Not Really The Prisoner of Zenda didn't pick up on those old storylines but it brilliantly finished off a three book long subplot. And, at the same time he reminded the reader that he hasn't forgotten the the old intreagues. Jason Cullinane finally once again picks up the subject of the Sword of Arta Myrdhyn. Wow was I relied. The Old Emperor and father of Jason, Karl Cullinane, had died just after finding out about the sword and then the subjuct wass almost complete dropped. We've been waiting for severl books to find out about this sword and while this book doesn't deal dirrectly with the sword at least Rosenberg lets us know that the theme will once again be picked up.
This was an excellent book with terrific twists and turns and an encouragement to fans of the series who were afraid that story plots had been dropped never again to be found.
I have read this whole series.......2004-10-19
And enjoyed each and every book. I found this one equally enjoyable but more frustrating that the others, somehow. An awful lot of angst and introspection. It's not bad, but it's so often repetitive. If you're read the other books - which you must in order to understand anything ehre - you don't need the constannt repetition of how ugly poor Perijol is, or Durine's untimely death, the Old Emperor's death , et, etc. I figure half the book was reminiscing. And someone here mentioned too many details...yup, too many. I don't consider this an end to the series. There's this new stuff with Eranor, who is he, what's his game? And Jason. We have several books setting up great fates for Jason and we're still up in the air there. Which series was this supposed to be an ending of? No, too many loose threads. This was not the book I hoped it would be and waited for, however much I enjoyed the read.
A ~great~ story, but Rosenberg frustrates me..........2004-08-10
This book was possibly the best "finisher" book of a series (the three-book story arc in what is an eight book series right now) that I've had the pleasure of reading.
Joel Rosenberg has some amazing talent. He's also incredibly trying and frustrating to read, sometimes. There are scenes in this book where Joel's describing every door, every wall, every dust bunny in the scene, regardless of whether these things are involved in the story. That irks me, because it's obvious how good a writer he can be.
The last eighty pages of this book had me flipping through them like a fiend, muttering to myself as I forced myself to read one line at a time, so as not to give anything away.
I distracted my girlfriend from her video game. This often takes an Act of the Cosmos.
The end of the book made my jump and cheer, and I was utterly amazed at how appropriate it was.
Joel's characters are good, if all a bit overly-suspicious and yet fatalistic. There's a dark edge to this series that I appreciate, and I think it does an excellent job of smudging the line between light fantasy and dark fantasy. Real things pop up, minor things go wrong, amazingly beneficial things go right, and you never know what it's going to lead to.
Despite Joel's need for a stern editor, he was able to take me through the gamut of emotions as we bid farewell to a long friendship, watch the death of a noble and witness the greatest Just Desserts scene I've ever read.
If you've read the other Guardians of the Flame novels, especially the last two before this, you will not, must not, miss this book.
If you liked Glory Road, Not Exactly the Three Musketeers and/or A Game of Thrones, you will probably love "Not Really the Prisoner of Zenda".
Domestic Disturbances.......2004-05-08
Not Really the Prisoner of Zenda is the tenth novel in the Guardians of the Flame series, following Not Quite Scaramouche. In the previous volume, Pirojil, Kethol, Erenor, Leria and Ellegon searched for Forinel as the heir presumptive of the Barony of Keranahan, hoping to block the succession of Elanee's son Miron. They found Forinel in Therranj, happily married to an elven woman. Although Forinel refused to return to the Middle Lands to claim the barony, Erenor persuaded the elves to use their wizardry to change Kethol to be his exact duplicate. When Kethol returned to Biemestren as Forinel, he was named to the Barony by Parliament and was betrothed to Leria, a smart lady who is quite satisfied with her fate.
In this novel, Forinel returns to Keranahan after Parliament to claim his new estate. But first he and Leria drop off at Dereneyl to visit Treseen, local Imperial governor, and find Miron there before them. After a few words, they take Miron with them to the Residence and start making domestic arrangements. Pirojil and a disguised Erenor stay with them for the time being to guard Forinel and Leria.
Although all seems to be right at the estate, the guard force is mostly too young or too old and not well trained. Forinel finds, however, that his yeomen are competent with the bow and may stand up to armed opposition. He takes some of them out bandit hunting and is well pleased with their actions.
Forinel is also well pleased with his betrothed, who overcomes his shyness with noble ladies with a well planned seduction. Moreover, her words of advice are informed and shrewd, just what he needs to carry out the impersonation. Unfortunately, she is called back to the capital by the Dowager Empress, leaving him alone and lovesick.
While she is away, an assassin penetrates the Residence security and reaches the master bedroom. But he is frustrated in his attempt to murder Forinel by the wizardry of Erenor. Although the assassin dies without providing any information, Forinel and his friends decide that the instigator was probably Miron or somebody else in the capital and they leave for Biemestren.
In this story, intrigue and treason is the game du jour. The Dowager Empress is still trying to kill off Jason Cullinane to protect her son, yet not being very successful. Baron Tyrnael has been frustrated in his attempts to give the barony to Miron, but now he seeks to marry his daughter to Thomen and thus gain the throne for his grandson. Miron is busily outwitting everybody, winning sword matches, and playing the innocent. Meanwhile, Kethol (not Forinel) is itching for a chance to cross swords with Miron.
This story is a tour de force worthy of Anthony Hope or even Dumas, but with a more cynical and realistic approach. The surprise ending is not foreshadowed in the slightest, but is still fully satisfying. The author's writing improves with time, but can he produce an even better sequel than this volume?
Highly recommended to Rosenberg fans and to anyone else who enjoys tales in the style of Hope, Sabitini or Dumas, but with more than a touch of cynical realism.
-Arthur W. Jordin
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Notes.......2004-07-11
The Far Ends of Earth and Time contains two Ike novels (Pebble in the Sky and The End of Eternity) and one short story collection (Earth Is Room Enough). Pebble in the Sky was Asimov's first publised work.
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The Far Ends of Time and Earth
Isaac Asimov
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Containing two classic novels, Pebble in the Sky and The End of Eternity, and a short story collection, Earth Is Room Enough.
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FOOD ADDITIVES: A Shopper's Guide To What's Safe & What's Not reveals what food manufacturers don't want you to know about their products. It shows you how to find the truth behind deceptive food packaging. You will learn how to confidently read labels so that you will know how healthy a food really is and if it contains dangerous ingredients.
New in the 2004 edition, you will learn how to identify genetically modified produce in the grocery store.
This book classifies over 800 commonly used food additives according to safety, whether they may cause allergic reactions, and if they are Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) by the FDA. In just seconds, the average person can determine if the food they're buying contains dangerous substances. The book is clear, concise and easy to use.
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What the FDA says is safe, isn't necessarily what you want to eat........2007-07-03
Just like the author says, anyone who eats needs to read this book. It's a pocket-sized reference guide. Pick it up!
Excellent pocket size reference for food shopping!.......2007-06-01
Provides valuable information to you when you need it, as it is small and portable. Helps when you're looking at boxes and cans and can't decipher what's actually inside.
handy resource.........2007-04-17
this book provides a plethora of information on a variety of additives but the depth is light. that's okay. if you're very interested i think you have enough to go off and do more research. this book is worth it. very small and easy to flip through. not too many sections/chapters. try it...by the way, i found my copy at whole foods.
Education While Shopping.......2007-03-31
Learn what's in the foods you eat while you shop for groceries. This handy guide goes right along with you.
Handy pocket guide.......2007-03-15
This is a good book for very general info. Good to have with you on trips to the store. It is smaller than I thought (pocket size) and the info is good, but not in much detail. I also bought the Dying to Look GOod which is the cosmetic guide. It was bigger and a bit more informative. Worth the $5, though.
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These cheerful canines have been trained as hunters since the dawn of history, but they also make affectionate house pets. Here is everything the neophyte owner needs to know about the Beagle and its traits. Teaches ordinary nonexpert dog owners how to train their own pets. Virtually every aspect of training is covered, with special focus on the distinctive traits of individual breeds. Dog owners are instructed on humane but effective methods of housebreaking and paper training, obedience training, teaching the dog to respond to verbal commands and hand signals, walking on a leash, and more. Also covered are methods of correcting bad habits such as begging, unwanted barking, and showing hostile behavior. There are many instructive, full color photos in each book.
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Great Book.......2007-09-27
This book is very helpful in learning about Beagles. Buy the book before the puppy. Information was very helpful in training my puppies.
helpfull.......2007-06-20
this book definately helped me to understand my pup. i was able to teach him to shake in just one ten minute session. but it does lack on more extensive tricks and training. but i love the different games it recommends.
Great for your Beagle to Show!.......2006-03-25
This book started off to be very helpful, but then we don't plan on showing our beagle, so a lot of the chapters weren't geared for our purposes. But again, this is just our opinion. Good reading.
Training Your Beagle.......2006-03-09
This book has been an absolute Godsend! We just got Baxter 3 and 1/2 weeks ago, he's now almost 12 weeks old and neither myself or my husband have had a dog since we were children. So we were clueless!
We're doing everything the author says to do regarding housetraining, crate training, etc. and it is working wonderfully. We purchased a few other books as well, but this one is proving to be the most helpful by far.
Kristine Kraeuter is the Beagle Pro and other reviews that I read about this book prompted me to buy it and I am elated I did.
Thank you so much! If anyone who is considering a Beagle puppy, this book is for you!
Recently Adopted a Beagle.......2005-07-28
I ordered this book the day I brought our newly adopted 13 in Beagle home. He's 4 years old and my first Beagle. This book is extremely helpful to anyone who has been fortunate enough to have a Beagle to love!
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Owner's name inside cover dated 1971, but old letterpress printing style in this otherwise undated book suggests that it probably is more like from the 1950s-60s. Written by a man "associated in all phases of field trail beagling for the past 44 years."
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- A special treat for brides and doll lovers
- Beautiful collection of Bridal dolls and history
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Here Come the Bride Dolls
Louise Fecher
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A Fairly Good book.......2003-02-01
A fairly interesting book with nice photographs...not too much elaboration on the dolls themselves including their collectability and prices...this would have been more helpful. Other than that, it's a fairly good book.
A special treat for brides and doll lovers.......2002-10-09
Ms Fecher has written a beautiful book for anyone interested in the art of the doll and doll collecting. That it is all about bride dolls is a special bonus for brides and brides-to-be. I love browsing its pages of beautiful pictures and interesting text. The real life brides are particularly interesting. A wonderful gift for a bridal shower or a Christmas gift for the doll lover. Guys, buy this for Valentine's day if you are planning to pop the question. It will be a great ice breaker!
Beautiful collection of Bridal dolls and history.......2001-08-31
Louise Fecher, one of the most knowledgeable doll writers today, has written an absolutely stunning visual history of contemporary bride dolls. The photographs, both color and black and white, are wonderful and the research involved in this work is always fascinating and entertaining. It's wonderful to see more than a dozen one-of-a-kind bridal dolls created specifically for this book by some of the most well-known artists today. Anyone looking for a unique and beautiful gift for a bride-to-be or the collector who appreciates fine doll creations will absolutely love this book.
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Things To Make with Leather: Techniques & Projects (A Sunset Book)
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Country Living magazine throws some beautiful light on one of today's most popular decorating items: the candle. Whether for a party or a romantic dinner, these design concepts are truly illuminating.
Candles warm the heart and lighten the spirit, so enjoy their soothing effect any time of year, indoors or out, with Country Living's enlightening decorating ideas. Use candles' flickering golden light to brighten a porch, add charm to a table setting, and dramatize a space. Place candles in an alluring array of holders and arrange them on shelves. Gently illuminate a hallway with lighted candles set in traditional sconces. Try a little bathtime aromatherapy with fragrant candles that enhance relaxation. Those who need a helping hand with practical matters will find a special section devoted to the finer points of buying, using, and even making container candles and ice lanterns.
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IDD6: Advertising, Graphics & Typographical Design: International Directory of Design, Volume 6
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This is Volume 6 of the 5th Edition of the International Directory of Design. The directory includes contact information for conferences colleges, universities, journals, magazines, organizations & associations in the advertising & graphics industry.
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Satire at it's best.......2007-02-06
As a white female teacher in a mostly black area, I often discover that the students are the worst stereotypers of each other. They call intelligent well-spoken kids "whitey," and often try not to see that there is value in education and knowledge. Ralph Wiley shows intellect, a gift of satire, and gets into their heads to vocalize what many feel but can't say. I teach his essays in English and encourage my students to use them in dramatic reading competitions, "freaking out" the middle class kids who also attend. My students and I admire his honesty, wit and in-your-face attitude. He not only "calls out" whites, but blacks who hold themselves down and who hold down others as well. As they remind me, he "keeps it real!"
A Poor Writer Spreads Hateful Conspiracy Theories.......2006-04-24
Understandably defensive about his unfocused and rambling writing style, the late Ralph Wiley used his limited talents to lower the standard of discourse on race relations in America. Wiley's various conspiracy theories, which comprise the bulk of "Why Black People Tend To Shout," don't withstand scrutiny, and they offer no solutions. His book has value only as a sociological example of one African American male's mindset in the late 20th century. The most accurate review comes from a paraphrasing of Wiley's own words: "A very unoriginal human being, this [Ralph Wiley]. Poisoned by the deciders in his youth, he learned his hate, and also learned how to pass off his own inadequacies on other people. If he didn't get something, it was somebody else's fault, not his. [Ralph Wiley] didn't leave such thinking behind in the seventh grade, like most everybody else. He had hit upon a business."
Good Stuff.......2006-03-18
I enjoyed this collection -- it was thought-provoking. I like Wiley's work a lot, and getting his take on topics unrelated to sports was a change. He's not compelled to find an answer for every problem, and he doesn't try to be fair to everyone all the time. Someone called Ralph Wiley "an authentic voice," and this collection justifies the description.
Why Black People Tend to Shout is honest and forthcoming!.......2005-11-19
Ralph Wiley is a genius! This book had me laughing and inspired all at the same time. I wrote to Mr. Wiley and congratulated him on his straight talk. He responded to me in good time. I was even more impressed. His passing caught me by surprise. I purchased his second book, What Black People Should Do Now. It was also good.
Why Black People Tend to Shout: Cold Facts and Wry Views from a Black Man's World.......2005-10-14
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- With a Hammer for My Heart
- Woman's Sigh, Wolf's Song
- Yellow Street: A Novel in Five Scenes
- A HEALER AMONG US: THE STORY OF DOUGLAS JOHNSON
- A River Called Titash (Voices from Asia :, 7)
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- Amorous Exploits Of A Young Rakehell
- Angela Thirkell's World: A Complete Guide to the People and Places of Baretshire
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