Book Description
In the ninth collection of the Eisner Award-winning series, the mysterious Agent Graves offers 100 bullets and immunity to everyday people to carry out their innermost desires of vengeance. More pieces of the mystery of the Minutemen and the organization that created them start to come together.With the Houses of the Trust warily circling one another, the remaining Minutemen continue to pick their sides and set their own battle plans.
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Graphic SF Reader.......2007-09-03
Anyone want to be a crimelord? 100 Bullets may well give you second thoughts. And third thoughts. Lots of money, lots of power, lots of girls/boys/booze/cars or whatever other things you might like. Also, lots of stress, heartache, and lots of loss of integrity of the physical being via the murderous actions of others.
Genius........2007-01-26
Brian Azzarello, 100 Bullets: Strychnine Lives (Vertigo, 2006)
It took seven and a half months from the time I put this on hold at the library until the time it showed up in my hot little hands. Seven and a half months of waiting after the best volume in the ever-improving series. Seven and a half months of wondering where Azzarello and artist Eduardo Risso (and why, in nine introductions, has no one yet commented on the fact that Eduardo Risso is Frank Miller's spiritual heir?) were going to take this story.
Was it worth it? You betcha.
Lono, since Azzarello started developing his character, has always seemed to me to be the series' most intriguing guy. And in Strychnine Lives-- a book that marks that place in most series where all the political machinations and stuff have to happen, where the action fades into the background as everyone realigns for the final charge to the big battle that ends it all(TM)-- Azzarello gives us an in-depth look at Lono, who's at least a peripheral character in every tale here, and the central character in a couple. And we get to know Lono better than we ever have before. Oh, yeah, sure, there are developments in the larger story arc, as some previously disparate entities cement their alliances and a few characters we haven't seen for a while (remember Branch?) come back into play, but let's call a spade a spade-- this is a book about Lono.
Manuel Ramos, in his introduction, muses on the seeming disparity between Lono's unrepentantly violent nature and his ability to discourse on forgiveness. I don't see it as a disparity, per se; in fact, it's seemed to me since the third of fourth book that one of Azzarello's goals in creating and fleshing out the character of Lono is to give the reader something meatier than the stereotypical strongman with a heart of gold (and a head of lead). It could be argued, in fact, that Lono is the textbook sociopath, the kind who'd be stereotypical if crime writers and journalists actually read psychology textbooks and the DSM as part of their research.
Contrast him with the book's other main characters, old-timer Augustus and newcomer Spain. Spain is the psychotic, a diametric opposite of the sociopath, driven by impulse as opposed to the sociopath's cold, calculating split-second analysis of every situation. Spain's role here (aside from, given the voice-over dialogue between Lono and Augustus in Spain's crucial scene, setting something up a few books down the line-- another thing Ramos highlights about this series in his intro) is to provide a direct foil for Lono, even though the two never come into direct contact. They're both scary guys. Though we are never sure at any point that either is an out-and-out villain in this series that lacks anything even remotely resembling an actual hero, both of them are pretty low on the number line of deeds performed for the good of various and sundry. But contrasting Lono and Spain in the way he does shows us in no uncertain terms that Brian Azzarello has done a whole lot of thought on the nature of evil, and how much of "the nature of evil" is a situational, rather than a gestational, beast (one would not be at all surprised to find that Azzarello had just read Ian Brady's The Gates of Janus before conceiving this particular story arc, actually, as Lono and Spain could very easily be looked at as archetypes of Brady's dissection of the two types of serial killer).
Then there is Augustus, who would seem at first to sit in opposition to both Lono and Spain, when in fact that's an illusion; he's the same species of sociopath as is Lono. I think (with all due respect) this is the filter through which Ramos misreads the forgiveness dialogue; it's not Lono trying to convince Augustus to do something that goes contrary to Augustus' nature, it's Lono showing Augustus that what Augustus already knows in his gut is correct is, in fact, the way to go about solving a problem in front of him. In another world, Lono and Augustus would be friends, as much as sociopaths can be friends, instead of temporary allies united against (what we currently believe is) a common enemy (but 100 Bullets contains more twists and turns in the arena of who's on whose side than in any other aspect of its labyrinthine story). However, this is the unrepentantly noir world of Brian Azzarello and Eduardo Risso, where no one has friends. What they do have is a wonderful sense of self-awareness uncommon in both the world of the superhero comic and the world of noir. This is one of the things (one, mind you, along with everything mentioned above and more) that makes 100 Bullets such an astonishing, satisfying series, and one that truly improves with every issue. **** ½
The intrigue deepens.......2006-08-25
Honestly, if you haven't read any of the 100 Bullets story before, don't even think about beginning here. It's just not accessible at this point, but it's well-worth picking up the first couple of trades and going from there. At this point, the series is a gigantic chessboard with pieces gradually being moved into their final positions, as the end of the series begins to come into sight. As the newly appointed warlord of the Trust, Lono really dominates the issues collected here. If you haven't read the last few story arcs recently, you might want to go over them again as a refresher before starting this volume. It's complex, no doubt, but all the more rewarding for it. One of the most enjoyable aspects of this series is that it makes you actually use your brain when reading it; not everything is spoon-fed to you. Basically, if you're already a fan of this series, you probably have this book. If you're interested in picking it up, this isn't the place to start. head on over to the listing for "First Shot, Last Call," and dive in.
It's all downhill from here..........2006-08-02
It appears that Brian Azzarello has gotten bored with 100 Bullets. What once was a perfectly written tale of morality among the most immoral people on earth has turned into a bunch of rich people talking to each other. The series has gone from focusing on Agent Graves and the Minutemen to a group of families called "The Trust". They all hate each other, and they sure love to talk about it.
Now, dialogue-driven comics aren't inherently bad, but you have to care about the characters who are talking. With The Trust, you constantly wonder to yourself "why do I even care what these people are talking about?". It's unclear what The Trust does exactly, but it appears that they're some sort of organization that pulls all the strings for everything. The problem is, Azarrello doesn't use this to his advantage.
The series is just looking like an old dog on its last legs. Hopefully, in the next few books, Azarello can inject some life into the book and make it fun again. It's obvious that Azarello is getting lazy with the title and he is probably focusing on his acclaimed series "Loveless", but maybe he can revisit the world of 100 Bullets and give us another story we'll never forget
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- Mannheim Steamroller Christmas
- fine holiday novel with delightful Christmas tunes
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Mannheim Steamroller Christmas: A Night Like No Other
Chip Davis , and
Jill Stern
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Mannheim Steamroller Christmas Celebration
ASIN: 0743480880 |
Book Description
Do you hear what I hear?
From the founder of Mannheim Steamroller, the music group that has redefined Christmas with their innovative sound, comes a heartwarming novel about the spirit of the holidays -- complete with an exclusive Mannheim Steamroller CD!
When Evan Darling realizes that his children have become so focused on gifts that they've completely lost sight of the true meaning of Christmas, he knows he has to do something to help them see the wonder of it all. As a blizzard rages, Evan sits the family down and tells them the extraordinary tale of a young boy's magical experience during another blizzard long ago. When that boy was ten years old, he, too, thought Christmas traditions were pointless and dumb. The only thing he liked was the music. But when a magical snow globe opened his eyes to the magic of Christmas and the perils of greed, he found himself waging a dramatic battle to save Christmas for all time. It's time for Evan's children to learn the story of that brave young boy and to discover the mystery of his identity, for it is the story that inspires Evan himself to hold Christmas so close to his heart.
Enhanced by original music and Christmas favorites performed by Mannheim Steamroller, this magical story provides the gift of a moving, uplifting Christmas experience to families everywhere.
Customer Reviews:
Perfect Book, Perfect Timing.......2005-12-08
This book is one of the best books I've ever read. I highly recommend it, especially if you're feeling overwhelmed by the Christmas season. It wraps you into the world of the characters from the first page and when you reach the last page, you feel like you've experienced the story first hand. You walk away with a renewed sense of magic about the holiday that feels as strong as it did when you were little. It is very well written, and when you come across the hilarious Christmas jokes and play-on-words, you feel like you'd expect nothing less from Chip Davis. Even though some of the plot lines feel like they've been used and recycled throughout many stories, I personally felt that this was a most unique tale that was able to include traditional things and ideas, making it a story that will hold your attention every time you read it.
Unique story.......2004-12-14
I liked the story overall, it was unique in a lot of ways. Nice to have a Christmas book that isn't exactly the same as all the others. They tried to make a case for why Christmas traditions are important. While I am very in favor of Christmas traditions, I don't think their "why" worked very well. It was sort of the moral of the story, & it just didn't really ring true to me. I also get tired of stories like this having Santa in there somewhere wanting to "give up" for whatever reason. There is magic in this book however, especially the connection to Christmas spirit & music. So even with the flaws I enjoyed reading it; but it's not up there with my favorites.
Mannheim Steamroller Christmas.......2003-12-01
This is a beatifully written and beautifully packaged book. The problem is that it goes on and on about the traditions, carols and spirit of Christmas and absolutely leaves the birth of Jesus Christ out. It subtly suggests that the birth of Jesus is not the primary reason for celebrating at Christmas time. The book jacket describes the author Chip Davis as the composer and musician who introduced New Age music. This book would bear that out because it is a very new age story. I cannot recommend this book unless you want to know more about New Age philosophy.
fine holiday novel with delightful Christmas tunes.......2003-11-15
The blizzard hit awfully hard, but Evan Darling enjoys the spirit and ?routines? of Christmas celebration so he plans to go out and get the tree. He asks his two children, nine year old Daniel and five year old Lily to join him, but they insist it is too cold and besides only ?crazy? dad enjoys the sidebars of the holiday. They just want the gifts. Even his wife Jen baking for the holiday mentions the cold and the snow.
Besides being hurt by their attitude, Evan feels his family has lost sight of the true meaning of Christmas. He tells them the tale of a ten year old lad who also lost his Yuletide way until something magical happened during another raging snowstorm. Unlike his family who only finds happiness in the gifts, this boy only found joy in music until a magical snow globe showed him the meaning of Christmas and the demeaning of Christmas greed. The child set out to save Christmas from all the avaricious people twisting the holiday for their own means.
MANNHEIM STEAMROLLER CHRISTMAS: A NIGHT LIKE NO OTHER (BOOK & MUSIC CD PACKAGE) is a fine holiday novel with delightful Christmas tunes on an accompanying CD that the entire family will enjoy. Though obviously targeting small children, the story is fun and easy to share while the music adds a magical feel to this wondrous inspirational tale so adults will enjoy it with or without the preadolescent crowd to accompany them.
Harriet Klausner
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Trans-Light-Element: ''The Open Door''
Michael Irvin Bosley
Manufacturer: Outskirts Press
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It is the year 2010. For 10 years, Ben's father has been tinkering in his backyard laboratory searching for clues to unlock the secret of a century old theory known to the scientific community as Unified Field. One day in May critical mass ratios accidentally fall into place threatening to shake the Earth from it's foundation - and. well, .let's not spoil the story. As Ben helps his father pick up the pieces, they discover an incredible new side effect - a new elementary substance Ben names "Trans-Light-Element". Join Ben and his family in their first Trans-Light-Element adventure - entitled, "The Open Door".
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Want a Sci-Fi serial mystery - this is your book........2006-03-13
Trans-Light Element - The Open Door
Michael Irvin Bosley
Outskirts Press
10940 S. Parker Rd - 515, Denver, CO, USA
ISBN: 1598002309, $10.95, 154 pp, 2005
This science fiction story is about the Reuel family-their daily lives, beliefs, problems, and challenges. Dr. Gamiel Reuel, a scientist, and his son, Ben-following in his footsteps-make a significant discovery which changes their lives immediately and will change the world, ultimately. This is the first book in a series about the Trans-Light-Element (TLE), a new element.
As I'm not an avid science fiction reader, I have to admit that some of the technical jargon at times was beyond me. However, I did understand that three fields-the electromagnetic, the gravitational, and the nuclear-had come together in critical mass ratios which caused an accident. I was hooked by page 10 when I read:
"You see, Ben, it's a matter of mass. Time is a function of the gravitational field of our planet. I suspect it is even more a function of our Sun's gravitational field; but my point is this. Time is not a constant. It changes rates and fluctuates depending upon our relationship to gravity fields around us. To those of us in earth's gravity field, no rate changes can be monitored because we all change together. Gravity is a function of mass."
To readers who avoid fiction because they think it's trivial and of no value, I say . . . you don't know how to read or what you're missing. Although this book is primarily about an accidental discovery, and the subsequent danger to Dr. Reuel's family, allow me to quote from the heart of the story:
""Ben let out his breath and said, "Here we go again. So, what is our plan?"
"Ben, we are going to give ourselves a little buffer time. We have reached a time in our nation's history when the political climate that faces us is quiet sophisticated and corrupt. Under the law, we still enjoy freedoms and privileges guaranteed by the Constitution; however, where power and money are concerned-individuals have opportunity to abuse both. In many cases, by the time the courts have a change to react to redress grievances, irreversible damage is done. It was not the intention of our founding fathers that ordinary citizens should wait around to become victims of abuse. We are agents of liberty with the right to act to avoid and prevent such abuse. In situations like this, there are two kinds of people, victims or victors. People develop a habit of being one or the other."
Ben nodded his understanding. He had noticed how some people seem to thrive on waving their `I am a poor victim flag.'
Gamiel continued, "The Constitution continues to serve us well; but there never was a time in the history of our nation when power did not threaten to steal our freedoms. It has been a continuous struggle. Many brave Americans have sacrificed their lives to bear this precious gift to the next generation. Freedom is not free, and we must always carefully balance our enjoyment with a willingness to do what is necessary to preserve the Constitution-even in the face of personal disaster."
Ben nodded as they both continued working.
Gamiel continued talking. He was on a roll. "I took an oath in the Navy to do just that-defend the Constitution against all enemies, both foreign and domestic. When I left the military to become a civilian, I was released from that legal obligation; but now I have a higher obligation-as a citizen, in the spirit of the intent of our Fore-Fathers, to do all I can to preserve individual freedom and dignity weighed against the demands of the body politic.""
As you can surmise from the quoted excerpts above, Michael Bosley is an accomplished writer who has something to say and says it well. His POD published book has been attractively designed and produced. This book will appeal to science fiction readers and those looking for a continuing, suspenseful mystery.
Reviewer: Kaye Trout - March 12, 2006 - Copyright
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Best Polish Cookbook.......2007-05-14
It's the best! Whatever my sister or I have tried from this cookbook tastes *just* like Babci used to make!!! I'd recommend this one to any cook who wants to eat like he or she used to at their grandmother's house!
Has become a kitchen mainstay!.......2006-11-28
I had no exposure to Polish cooking until I got a Polish boyfriend. I ended up with this book and I am now a big fan of Polish food. Who knew there was more than Perogies at the local fair? This book literally has EVERY recipe even a Pole could want and I have been reliably informed that the recipes are very authentic. I know I have enjoyed making many of them and have also been very surprised at how scrumptious the results have been. You could buy this book just for the dessert recipes alone but I love the soups and special hearty foods like bigos. I do wish this book had more photos but if it did, it would impossible to lift. I have found the recipes easy to follow although a bit inconvenient in that the ingredients are listed within the directions. Then again, maybe that is good because it makes me read the entire recipe before I gather the ingredients. Some of these recipes take some time to prepare so you need to read before you make up your menu. I have other Polish cookbooks but I think this is the only one a person needs. A good investment.
Ultimate Polish Cooking.......2006-11-10
I found this book to be extremely informative and historical. I doubt if any Polish recipe has been excluded. I like the style in which the recipies are written - not a list of ingredients, but in a narrative. There are a few pictures, but due to the volume of recipies, illustrating them all would be impossible. It is a thick book full of Polish culture and cuisine. I highly recommend it.
I am a little disappointed.......2006-08-29
You can't beat the thoroughness of this cookbook. It literally has everything from soup to nuts. Unfortunately, the title is a bit misleading. When I think of an "expanded and illustrated edition" that is over 800 pages, I would think that there would be some pictures of the recipes. That isn't the case at all. There is a small section of cultural pictures in the middle of the book, but no recipe photos. I wish I would have known this prior to purchase. Come on amazon...do a better job with your descriptions!
The Definitive Polish Cookbook for all occasions!!!.......2006-07-21
Having been raised a third-generation Polish-American in Western Massachusetts (where else!), I can honestly say that this book captures the divine essence of what great Polish cooking should be. Almost everyone has tasted, or at least has heard of kielbasa, that typical sausage flavored with a lot of garlic, golabki, or stuffed cabbage, and pierogi. It is custom for most of these dishes to be served with a hearty slice or two of rye or pumpernickel and boiled potatoes, as well as a shot of good vodka. These dishes are just a tiny fraction of what should be thought of as traditional Polish fare.
When I first came across this book years ago, I was so impressed to find such an extensive recipe collection printed in the English language. To this day, Polish cuisine is highly underrated to quite the extent that both fine French and Italian cuisine were at one point. It was once perceived, almost intentionally, that French and Italian chefs here in the States always cooked the same things both at home as well as in the restaurants. It is through these influences that we culminated so many of the classic dishes we all know and love today. Now there is a huge array of recipes and cookbooks out there for those who wish to explore the specific regions that make these dishes we all have come to relish. The same can be said about Polish cuisine, which is typically represented by the few dishes that has made it popular. Even today, few cookbooks talking about Polish food can be held in such high regard as this one. Those unaccustomed to this vast art form can find recipes ranging from the typical to the atypical. There are plenty of recipes for golabki, pierogi and paczki, those jam-filled doughnuts associated with Lent. Again, though, this makes up such a small amount of a cuisine that is sure to attract many devotees. There are chapters devoted to all sorts of hors d'oeuvres and soups, both hot and cold. Soup truly is the staff of life to any Pole. Cabbage, potato and mushroom lovers will rejoice at the numerous recipes (many with their own section) found all throughout this book, but it doesn't end there, my friends. The meat and game dishes are so delicious and varied, you'll wonder why you never sampled them before. Then come chapters devoted to pickling (true Polish style brine-pickled cucumbers, forget all those insipid store-bought varieties you're used to), homemade dairy products, cheese and sour cream, the essential Polish product along with twarog, or farmer's cheese. Learn how to make your own kielbasa in the chapter dealing with sausage-making, curing and smoking, endless breads and pastries, and finally a chapter devoted to the incomparable list of Polish beverages, ranging from the national favorite tea, which includes as many as eight or nine different brewing techniques. The same is included for true Polish coffee, and a long list of flavorings and liqueurs.
Do yourselves a favor and buy this book.. it will always remain a huge favorite among your entire family!!
Book Description
A fully illustrated guide to the time-honored art of training horses in hand.
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Great training manual.......2007-01-30
Very easy to read and well explained book. Well worth a read. Reccomended
Lovely pictures and fires the ambition!.......2005-10-14
This isn't really a beginner's book - except as an example of something to aspire to, as it contains page after page of the most delicious equine eye-candy.
However, I disagree with another reviewer that this book is only for the professional. As well as being to some extent a 'scholarly tome', it contains some delightful anecdotes and pictures of goats, dogs, ponies and horses not of 'classical' type performing "haute ecole" movements.
In addition, it contains some simple exercises to maximise athleticism and suppleness that any eager horseman could try, whether their equine be a Shetland pony or a Baroque stallion.
Well worth reading!
GREAT, but for professionals!!!.......2002-10-25
I'm a reader from Germany and I've met Richard Hinrichs a few times. He actually gives some of my friends lessons and I think he's one of the greatest horseman of the 21st century. His book is well-structured and easy to understand and you can almost "feel" the sensitiveness in his way to train horses, but it's necessary that everybody who want to go "his" way with horses had lessons in the past and experiences with this kind of classical dressage.
So is this book really great for professionals and for look up in connection with a professional training but bad to get completely new in this science!!!!!!!!!!!
GREAT!.......2002-10-25
...His book is well structured and good to understand, but it's better to have more experience in working with horses and especially in classical riding. Who don't want to ruin the horse has to take lessons by an well trained horse man, before...
But: The book is really great, check this out!!!!!
Book Description
Simple and understated in design, powerful and fast in performance, these boats were built to make people happy. Stunning photos feature more than 35 classic speedboats and motor launches built between 1900 and WWII, still in use in Canada and the U.S., to preserve the legacy of this era of boating history. 150 color photos.
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Mahogony Bliss.......2001-09-11
Anyone who loves classic wooden boats - and even anyone who doesn't - will find this photographically stunning book a joy to open. And have trouble putting down once they have.
That's how beautiful Duncan's full-color images are, and how easy-going they'll find the text. Its brevity and light touch leave the reader wanting to know more. And see more of Duncan's compelling photographs of boats old and new that almost defy description in their pursuit of aethetic - and mechanical - perfection.
It's a perfect gift for any boat lover in need or not. Think Christmas, think birthday, think any empty coffee table. Treat yourself. The very beauty of such hand-crafted masterpieces is an indulgence worth enjoying any time.
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Samplers & Samplermakers
Rizzoli
Manufacturer: Rizzoli
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Samplers: How to Compare & Value
ASIN: 0847813967
Release Date: 1991-10-15 |
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We experience spaces not only by seeing but also by listening. We can navigate a room in the dark, and "hear" the emptiness of a house without furniture. Our experience of music in a concert hall depends on whether we sit in the front row or under the balcony. The unique acoustics of religious spaces acquire symbolic meaning. Social relationships are strongly influenced by the way that space changes sound. In Spaces Speak, Are You Listening?, Barry Blesser and Linda-Ruth Salter examine auditory spatial awareness: experiencing space by attentive listening. Every environment has an aural architecture.
The audible attributes of physical space have always contributed to the fabric of human culture, as demonstrated by prehistoric multimedia cave paintings, classical Greek open-air theaters, Gothic cathedrals, acoustic geography of French villages, modern music reproduction, and virtual spaces in home theaters. Auditory spatial awareness is a prism that reveals a culture's attitudes toward hearing and space. Some listeners can learn to "see" objects with their ears, but even without training, we can all hear spatial geometry such as an open door or low ceiling.
Integrating contributions from a wide range of disciplines--including architecture, music, acoustics, evolution, anthropology, cognitive psychology, audio engineering, and many others--Spaces Speak, Are You Listening? establishes the concepts and language of aural architecture. These concepts provide an interdisciplinary guide for anyone interested in gaining a better understanding of how space enhances our well-being. Aural architecture is not the exclusive domain of specialists. Accidentally or intentionally, we all function as aural architects.
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An interim review..........2007-06-14
A very engaging, wide-ranging look at the aural environment from many perspectives: cultural, historical, architectural, physical, sociological, political and more. The authors explore many of the deep and often times not-so-obvious connections and influences in an unusual, informative and refreshingly multi-disciplinary approach. Even though covered topics are broad in scope and complexity, the book is written in an easy and engaging conversational style that is neither academically stodgy nor technically overwhelming. But neither does it attempt to simplify the subject into shallow triviality.
Unlike many modern-day science popularizations, this book is not a simple distillation of some lofty academic field. Rather it is at once the introductory text, the major body of research and a pointer to even wider exploration of the a heretofore under-explored and under-appreciated topic. There's plenty of new and useful material here for the professional practitioner in a number of disciplines. At the same time, the entire book is accessible to the casual reader, the neophyte. No chapter or paragraph need be avoided by any reader: all are carried along with the narrative: none are left behind.
Personally, I have read book in out-of-order pieces as my busy schedule allows, without the feeling that I really should have read it in a more disciplined fashion. Rather than having to read other sections out of sheer necessity, I've gone back to fill in the holes more out of curiosity and interest.
If you want to understand the intimate connection between humans and the aural space they live in, there is no better place to find it than this book. If you're looking for a new model of understanding of a complex topic through an truly broad, interdisciplinary approach, this book is the best model I know of.
It's difficult to recommend it to highly.
Spaces Speak - review.......2007-06-12
Very interesting and new thinking about that sound around. Recommend for sound engineers, acoustic design architects, musicians and people who love music and/or are interested in the aural spaces abounding. Do you like John Cage, Terry Riley, ee cummings? Can you sing the sound of one _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _?
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Environmental Acoustics
Leslie L. Doelle
Manufacturer: Mcgraw-Hill (Tx)
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Master Handbook of Acoustics
ASIN: 0070173427 |
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I like this book.......2004-12-04
I found this book in my Dad's bookshelf. It was published in 1972. All of the pictures were drawn by hand in ink. (I like the little dog barking.)
It is about sound and how it reflecs from walls and other smooth surfaces. You can design buildings that sound good inside, or else they might be too echoey.
According to a Google search, Mr. Doelle was a university professor in Canada.
I think I want to become a acoustician.
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Architectural Interior Systems: Lighting, Acoustics, Air Conditioning
John E. Flynn ,
Jack A. Kremers ,
Arthur W. Segil , and
Gary Steffy
Manufacturer: Van Nostrand Reinhold
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Environmental and Architectural Acoustics
Zyun-it Maekawa
Manufacturer: Taylor & Francis
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ASIN: 0415449006 |
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This book is a guide to the practical technology involved in achieving a more acceptable acoustic environment for human life.
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Environmental technology
David J Weise
Manufacturer: Kent State University, School of Architecture and Urban Design
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Charles Atlas Magnet Set
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10 piece die-cut magnet set on backboard with metal strip. Polybagged with header card.
Book Description
With this stunning memoir of growing up in Italian-American New Jersey, Louise DeSalvo proves that your family's past is baked right into the bread you eat.
In Louise DeSalvo's family, in 1950s New Jersey, the kitchen becomes the site for fierce generational battle. As Louise's step-grandmother stubbornly recreates the domestic habits of her Southern Italian peasant upbringing, she clashes painfully with Louise's convenience-food-loving mother, who is set on total Americanization. Louise, meanwhile, dreams of the day when in her own kitchen she'll produce perfect fresh pasta or pan-seared pork chops with fennel. But as Louise grows up to indulge in the kind of amazing food her impoverished ancestors could never have imagined and travels to Italy herself, her adult discoveries give her new insight into the tensions of her childhood. In unearthing the oppressive conditions that led Southern Italians to emigrate en masse to the United States, gaining a subtler understanding of the struggles between her parents and their parents, and starting a more happily food-obsessed family of her own, Louise DeSalvo arrives at a fuller and more compassionate picture of her own roots. And, in the process, she reveals that our image of the festive and bounteous Italian-American kitchen may exist in part to mask a sometimes painful history.
Customer Reviews:
Self analysis, not food lit.......2006-07-20
I usually do not put aside a book before finishing it. In this case, I got about a third of the way through and just skimmed the rest and could not bring myself to read it in detail. I purchased this book hoping (despite prior reviews) that it was more food lit than self analysis. However, the strength of this book is in its description of tense family relationships, and indeed not in its descriptions of food in Desalvo's life. If you are interested in it anyway, good luck - there is a lot of emotion in it.
Still chewing.......2006-04-10
This book is the first in a very long time I've read word by word. Even when I could set aside her subjects, the vitality of DeSalvo's writing style was irresistable for me--elegant, layered, a bit vulgar, self-indulgent, complex, musical, heartbreaking, self-effacing, beautiful.
My maternal grandparents were Italian immigrants to California; my mother and her sisters born in the U.S. DeSalvo's exploration of the Italian culture both here in the States and in the Old County gave me a handhold among my mother's family as no other source has.
You'll either hate this book immediately, like tripe, or inhale it like the best cannoli.
Book as Ipecac.......2005-11-27
OMG....I forced myself to get beyond page 13 and just had to give it up. There really isn't any 'food'in her repetitive writing, but a lot of angst squished up into a white bread samich that apparently NO one wants to eat, each for their own screwed up, twisted reasons.... what this book did for my stomach was put it in knots..... BASTA!
This book makes me happy I am Sicilian NOT "Italian-American".
Not what I expected---far MORE than I expected.......2004-06-25
I picked up this book to read thinking it was like so many other books I have read about Italian-Americans in an attempt to better understand my husband's family---a light-hearted look at the "crazy" antics of a close knit, pasta eating bunch of eccentrics. However, this is not at all what this book is, and what it actually is helped me more than any book I've read in understanding the family I have joined.
When Desalvo says "Crazy in the Kitchen", she is not kidding. Her mother and much of her family really does have seriously crazy tendencies---fury, cruelty, irrational financial habits, long running feuds, etc. And the kitchen is where many of these things are played out---from her mother's poor cooking to her step-grandmother's good but steep in unbreakable traditions cooking, to the cooking and eating of her ancestors in Southern Italy, or the NOT eating---for I finally understood what drove so many Italians to come to America. I had no idea how awful conditions were for the peasants of Italy. What they were subjected to honestly reminded me of accounts of places like Cambodia or China, during the Great Leap Forward.
I learned a great deal about Southern Italian culture from this book, and found myself reading many passages to my husband, a first generation Italian-American who spent much of his youth in Sicily visiting, and who had parents who spoke only Italian, and even he was stunned to find out much of what I read. I now understand my late in-laws much better than I did before this reading.
The writing style of this book took a bit to get used to, until I let myself fall into it. It's written like so many stories told by my in-laws---in a bit of a circular way---you find out a bit here, and a bit there, and it all adds up in the end.
I want to thank Ms. Desalvo for this book. I look forward eagerly to reading the rest of her works.
Excellently written exploration of family interactions.......2004-06-24
I enjoyed this book from start to finish. The descriptions of food were mouthwatering. I appreciated the view into the lives of Italian immigrants and their lives in Italy. The family interactions were well described. Each chapter was a gem of an essay. Unlike many memoire writers, this author sustained the high level of writing and self-exploration to the very end. I really admire her ability to dig into her real feelings and to try to understand her parents and grandparents. I plan to look for other books by this author.
Book Description
During Louise DeSalvo's childhood in 1950s New Jersey, the kitchen becomes the site for fierce generational battle. Louise's step-grandmother insists on recreating the domestic habits of her Southern Italian peasant upbringing, clashing with Louise's convenience-food-loving mother; Louise, meanwhile, dreams of cooking perfect fresh pasta in her own kitchen. But as Louise grows up to indulge in amazing food and travels to Italy herself, she arrives at a fuller and more compassionate picture of her own roots. And, in the process, she reveals that our image of the bounteous Italian American kitchen may exist in part to mask a sometimes painful history.
Customer Reviews:
A beautifully written memoir.......2006-10-21
I felt compelled to write this after reading the other reviews because I believe that a book should be judged in accordance with it's own intentions and not by what other people think it should have been. This book is not the typical happy-family-eating-meatballs memoir, nor is it a light, breezy, funny foodie memoir. It is an exquisitely-written, ultimately loving remembrance of a family in pain. It contains great insights into the Italian immigrants' experience-- and a sober, unromanticized look at "The "Old Country" conditions from which many fled in the early 20th century. This book is highly recommended for people struggling with their own family's past, anybody who appreciates beautiful prose and memoir/autobiography, or Italian Americans wanting to explore that part of their past. Ms. DeSalvo uses food as metaphor to great effect in conveying the texture of the immigrant family's experience.
Recommended.......2006-08-26
This is not a book for those wanting a light read or those who haven't honestly looked at their own growing up experiences as second-generation Americans.
Louise De Salvo courageously portrays what life was really like for many us. This is not a happy spaghetti and meatball memoir. It's gritty and at times uncomfortable reading, but well-done. Brava, Louise.
disappointing.......2006-01-29
I found this interesting, but somewhat depressing. With the living conditions in Italy years ago and living in the States with a grandmother, mother, father and daughter was totally different than my family as I was growing up. The cooking in later life with the author and her husband were interesting.
Cathartic for the author?.......2006-01-24
I got this book to read on a trip to Europe. However, I didn't bring the book home with me, because I didn't deem it worthy of the space in my bag. It reads as though its writing was a cathartic experience for the author, to clear the air between her and her family memories. Unfortunately, this does not make for enjoyable reading. The writing itself is technically solid, but the subject matter left a bad taste in my mouth, as though I'd eaten something disagreeable. I came away with an overwhelming sense of disgust and hate, the same senses that pervaded the author's home as she's described it here. This book did not leave me happy or satisfied.
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