Innocent Graves

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The more Chief Inspector Alan Banks investigates the murder of a schoolgirl in a church graveyard the less he likes the whole sordid affair. The vicar at St. Mary's has been allegedly seeking sex from his sexton; the vicar's wife has been seeking solace in a bottle and the arms of a schoolteacher; and those in and around the church aren't keen on anybody who doesn't view matters as they do. And there happens to be a few suspects who meet that description. Banks investigates a murder and finds religious and societal affairs stickier than those in the normal mystery.

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The worst that can possibly happen . . . has.

A beautiful child is dead—defiled and murdered in a lonely graveyard on a fog-shrouded evening. It is the sort of horrific crime Chief Inspector Alan Banks fled the city to escape. But the slaying of a bright and lovely teenager from a wealthy, respected family is not the end of a nightmare. Lies, dark secrets, unholy accusations, and hints of sexual depravity swirl around this abomination like leaves in an autumn wind, leading to a shattering travesty of justice that will brutally divide a devastated community with suspicion and hatred. But Banks must remain vigilant in his hunt—because when the devil is left free to pursue his terrible calling, more blood will surely flow.

Customer Reviews:

Another Gripping Tale from the Author.......2007-06-03

Peter Robinson grew up in Yorkshire, and is the author of a number of previous novels featuring Inspector Banks. He is the winner of numerous awards in the United States, Britain and Canada, and in 2002 he won the CWA Dagger in the Library. As I also come from Leeds the background to his stories is something that I have experienced first hand and because of this I have a special affection for his books. However they would be first class crime fiction wherever they were based.

Having said that I can understand to a degree why some readers may not like the books. Banks is a character that has grown over several books and the author is very comfortable not only with the character of Banks, but all the other character too. To me this makes the stories flow because the author instinctively knows how his characters are going to react in certain situations. The books are produced as a series and it is nice if you can read them all in the order they were written, but this is by no means compulsory as each book stands alone. They are what I would call `light' reading. By that I mean that they flow and not that they are third rate in any sense, in fact quite the opposite.

As murders go the strangling of a teenage girls with the strap of her own school satchel was nothing out of the ordinary for Inspector Banks. It just seemed that much more brutal in a quiet Yorkshire village than it would have done on the streets of central London where human beings didn't seem to care too much what they did to one another.

Deborah Harrison had been found in the local church yard one foggy night, but she was no ordinary sixteen-year-old, her father was an extremely powerful man who mixed in the highest orders of industry, defence and information of a classified nature. Even poor Deborah seemed to have her own secrets.

Not One of Robinson's Best.......2007-02-13

Peter Robinson always delivers a good read, but this one, I feel, is inferior to the others I've read. I dunno: I just felt this book wasted a lot of time and space mostly going nowhere. The key to the whole mystery was revealed by a serendipitous finding -- just a little too convenient for my liking. There was a good courtroom drama, which was a refreshing innovation by Robinson. But, all in all, I thought this was a fairly dull book. I've always felt that English police procedurals were different than Yank procedurals in that the English ones are slower paced but more intellectually weighty. The American ones pack more impact and razzle dazzle and keep you glued to the pages. But I think Robinson let this one get away from him. Too much talk; not enough credible action.

Banks Number Eight: Excellent.......2005-03-24

Well, here's the 8th Banks novel in which a teenage pupil at the posh local private girls' school is found strangled in a graveyard. Suspicion alights on a Croatian refugee, Ive Jelacic; but while Banks is busy investigating that and other leads, his colleagues DI Barry Stott and DS Jim Hatchley get on the scent of a suspicious stranger spotted in a nearby pub and a nearby restaurant around the time of the crime. They are soon led to Owen Pierce, a local college lecturer, and very soon Pierce finds himself arrested and charged with murder.

This books stands out among the Banks novels so far in the prominence it allows to a secondary character. So much so that Pierce, the character in question, isn't really secondary at all but becomes very much the centre of the book to at lest as great a degree as does Banks. And it's s much a courtroom drama as a detective story, a long and very effective section of the narrative being taken up with Pierce's trial, a section during which Banks himself fades into the background. Compared to its predecessors in the Banks series I thought it about the best so far and a significant raising of his game on the part of Robinson: dark and clever and very gripping.

Disappointing.......2005-02-21

I've enjoyed the Inspector Banks series in the past (particularly "Final Account" which had a great twist in the last few pages), but "Innocent Graves" is all talk and very little pay-off. Banks himself continues to be an interesting character, and Robinson's writing is never less than superb, but this particular mystery was a big "who cares?" for me. The mystery itself isn't really much of a mystery and its solution has more to do with blind luck and a piece of evidence that just happens to appear, like a deus ex machina at the last moment, than it does with any brilliant deduction on Banks's part. "Innocent Graves" seems far more interested in the psychology of the suspects (one in particular, whose story concludes in an all too predictable fashion) than in satisfying its readers with a great solution to the crime. I've always found this kind of mystery a bit of a bore; give me a couple of corpses and some brilliant twists and I'm happy. There are a couple of corpses here, but no twist; just a far too unbelievable and uninteresting ending.

Inspector Banks is an apathetic cipher., but story is great.......2003-05-14

This novel takes life seriously and asks the reader to examine some of his beliefs and assumptions about the world and existence. Unlike almost every crime novel (Thomas Cook and M. Connelly excluded)I read, this story has depth and "meat on its bones." For example we see how the police and the justice system can drive an innocent party to commit a heinous crime, which was only committed because the police were so eager to bring someone, anyone to trial. Also, we meet several very real lpeople, struggling to make it in life. Robinson pulls no punches in his gritty (often ugly) depiction of police officers and the squalid atmosphere of a police station for someone accused of a crime. Robinson pulls few punches in this story. Two problems, one major: 1)Minor: The parents of the murdered girl simply disappear from the novel--they needed a fuller role as the novel progressed; 2)Major problem: Main character, Banks, is flat and boring. His responses to what is going on around him almost make me think that he is clinically depressed, but Robinson doesn't give the reader any help in understanding the "major" character in the novel. Also, I assume the author wants us to think that Banks is an intelligent detective, but his willingness to acquiesce in the quick arrest of a suspect based on rather flimsy evidence and the zealousness of a clearly neurotic (obsessive) officer under his command makes this reader think that Banks is both apathetic (doesn't care who is arrested)and a poor detective.

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Innocent Graves
Peter Robinson
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Innocent Graves
Peter Robinson
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Innocent Graves : An Inspector Banks Mystery

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Innocent Graves : An Inspector Banks Mystery
Peter Robinson
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Hanging Valley/Innocent Graves
Peter Robinson
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Innocent Graves
PETER ROBINSON
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Innocent Graves

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Innocent Graves : An Inspector Banks Mystery
Peter Robinson
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Although Rod Serling, who created the classic television series that ran from 1959 to 1965, is the writer most associated with The Twilight Zone, he was not, of course, the only one. Serling was a serious admirer of horror, fantasy, and science fiction, and he scoured every magazine and collection available to find stories suitable for his series. This anthology showcases almost every original story that had been adapted into an episode. The result is a masterful collection of 30 classic tales by Richard Matheson (who also wrote the warmly nostalgic introduction), Charles Beaumont, Ray Bradbury, Damon Knight, Lewis Padgett, Jerome Bixby, and Manly Wade Wellman, among others. Fans of The Twilight Zone will enjoy revisiting their favorite episodes in literary form, but even if you've never seen the show, you'll enjoy this fine anthology. --Stanley Wiater

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For five seasons, in episode after episode, The Twilight Zone showcased the very best in fantasy and suspense, keeping television viewers on the edge of their seats with its powerful combination of strong story line and direction. The series creator and inimitable master of ceremonies, Rod Serling, was honored by many a copycat, but no show since has surpassed its captivating appeal. This volume contains the original stories that inspired some of the most celebrated episodes. Inventive tales by such masters as Richard Matheson, Charles Beaumont, Ray Bradbury, Damon Knight, and others provide thrills, terror, wonder, and great fun in 560 chilling pages.

Customer Reviews:

Great Book.......2001-01-28

I loved this book. All of the stories were fantastic, I recommend it.

What a Book!.......1999-03-18

Once again, Rod Sterling and his crew of writers amaze me. Even though I've seen some of the episodes already on TV, I still enjoyed reading, as the stories all left me with a dropped jaw, and laughing as I realize Sterling and the crew are geniuses!

Not for the faint of heart.......1997-03-26

A terrific collection of short stories that later became Twilight Zone espisodes. All the stories have slightly twisted, very creepy endings. Features stories by Charles Beaumont, Richard Matheson, Henry Slesar, Ambrose Bierce, et al. Very highly recommended if you don't feel you need too much sleep at night

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A very helpful book!

sleep problems

Freedom

Grateful

Such a helpful, informative book

Freeing Your Child from Anxiety: Powerful, Practical Solutions to Overcome Your Child's Fears, Worries, and Phobias
Tamar E. Chansky
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Anxiety is the number one mental health problem facing young people today.

Childhood should be a happy and carefree time, yet more and more children today are exhibiting symptoms of anxiety, from bedwetting and clinginess to frequent stomach aches, nightmares, and even refusing to go to school. Parents everywhere want to know: All children have fears, but how much is normal? How can you know when a stress has crossed over into a full-blown anxiety disorder? Most parents don’t know how to recognize when there is a real problem and how to deal with it when there is.

In Freeing Your Child From Anxiety, a childhood anxiety disorder specialist examines all manifestations of childhood fears, including social anxiety, Tourette’s Syndrome, hair-pulling, and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, and guides you through a proven program to help your child back to emotional safety.

No child is immune from the effects of stress in today’s media-saturated society. Fortunately, anxiety disorders are treatable. By following these simple solutions, parents can prevent their children from needlessly suffering today—and tomorrow.

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Customer Reviews:

A very helpful book!.......2007-08-26

I really enjoyed this book. It was very user friendly, and showed how to help your child, by giving you the appropriate language to use to explain feelings of anxiety/fear and how to take charge of them.

sleep problems.......2007-08-24

my daughter has not slept n her bed alone for 8 years. she was always scared of the dark. We have tried everything and nothing worked. I bought the book and taught her the how to handle things using the books ideas and she now has slept in her bed all night allnight by herself for 1 month. The book is wonderful and can imply to all types of anxiety problems and is a great book for parents. Praise God for this.

Freedom.......2007-08-11

Any parent who has the unfortunate circumstance to pick-up this book and learn how to cope with their child's anxiety will find it very informative and helpful. More importantly it will help your family down the road towards freedom. Freedom for your child to understand their feelings of anxiety and begin to relax and enjoy their childhood experiences. Freedom is also attainable for the parents, and other siblings, to have more productive days without dealing with the amazing stress of altering daily actives to meet the needs of your anxious child.

Dr. Chansky does a great job at explaining anxiety in simple terms that a parent can use to help explain to the child and re-assure him/her that the problem is not their fault. There are practical steps outlined that helps the child understand the differences between "good" thoughts and "anxious" thoughts. Dr. Chansky then breaks down different anxieties that are most common in children and provides exercises for the parents to break the anxieties down and build a foundation to change the child's thinking patterns that lead to the anxiety.

While the book is laid out in a very easy to follow format, and devotes sections to your child's particular problems, I think the book should be combined with some professional help depending on the severity of your child's issues. It is a great tool to be used when working with your child to begin removing anxious thoughts, but as a non-professional I found certain exercise (although very helpful) opened the door to larger discussions that I was less prepared to help with.

A good book that will prepare parents and children towards successful freedom

Grateful.......2007-07-06

Best help yet for dealing with our son's anxiety. It was like learning another language and I use the dialogue daily. Especially for a parent who does not have an anxiety issue, it really helped me to understand what a struggle it is to be in a state of constant worry and how to quit saying "there's nothing to worry about". For this book I will be eternally grateful as it is helping to change our son's life back into what a nine year life should be; birhtday parties, sleepovers and play dates, not hanging out with mom worried about the next separartion.

Such a helpful, informative book.......2007-06-27

This book is an absolute must for a parent of a child with anxiety issues. Chansky informs about various anxiety disorders without sounding alarmist or condescending. There's comprehensive information and it's presented in a practical, easy-to-understand way. This book should probably be your first purchase if you're trying to help your child cope with anxiety.

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A veritable feast of tantalizing recipes...

Not Completely Shakespeare's Kitchen

A winning recipe

A Worthy Contribution to Culinary History

Shakepeare's Kitchen

Shakespeare's Kitchen: Renaissance Recipes for the Contemporary Cook
Francine Segan
Manufacturer: Random House
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ASIN: 0375509178
Release Date: 2003-10-07

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“Shakespeare’s Kitchen not only reveals, sometimes surprisingly, what people were eating in Shakespeare’s time but also provides recipes that today’s cooks can easily re-create with readily available ingredients.”
—from the Foreword by Patrick O’Connell

Francine Segan introduces contemporary cooks to the foods of William Shakespeare’s world with recipes updated from classic sixteenth- and seventeenth-century cookbooks. Her easy-to-prepare adaptations shatter the myth that the Bard’s primary fare was boiled mutton. In fact, Shakespeare and his contemporaries dined on salads of fresh herbs and vegetables; fish, fowl, and meats of all kinds; and delicate broths. Dried Plums with Wine and Ginger-Zest Crostini, Winter Salad with Raisin and Caper Vinaigrette, and Lobster with Pistachio Stuffing and Seville Orange Butter are just a few of the delicious, aromatic, and gorgeous dishes that will surprise and delight. Segan’s delicate and careful renditions of these recipes have been thoroughly tested to ensure no-fail, standout results.

The tantalizing Renaissance recipes in Shakespeare’s Kitchen are enhanced with food-related quotes from the Bard, delightful morsels of culinary history, interesting facts on the customs and social etiquette of Shakespeare’s time, and the texts of the original recipes, complete with antiquated spellings and eccentric directions. Fifty color images by award-winning food photographer Tim Turner span the centuries with both old-world and contemporary treatments. Patrick O’Connell provides an enticing Foreword to this edible history from which food lovers and Shakespeare enthusiasts alike will derive nourishment. Want something new for dinner? Try something four hundred years old.

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A veritable feast of tantalizing recipes..........2005-09-17

I bought this book because I am a Shakespeare/Renaissance freak and I hoped to be able to make some dishes of the time.

While I cannot vouch for the complete historical accuracy of the recipes, I can tell you that you won't be disappointed by the use-ability of them or the beauty and taste of the end result. My sister and I put on our own "Renaissance feast" for the family, which was loads of fun to do and a big hit.

The recipes call for common and unusual (but not hard to find) ingredients and often use interesting combinations of flavours, such as fruits with meats. All this creates dishes with complex, rich taste.

The Shakespearean quotes and historical tidbits sprinkled throughout the book are fascinating. Original recipes are often given and prove quite amusing. The layout of the book is simple and attractive, enhanced by the lovely photos of award-winning food photographer, Tim Turner. A masterpiece of a cookbook...

Not Completely Shakespeare's Kitchen.......2004-10-04

Close but not quite there. As a member of a rather heralded Guild of (amatuer - we do it for love not money) Medieval and Renaissance Cooks, I was anticipating less 'making it up as I go along" and more true redactons of the books Ms Sagan references.

I was delighted that in roughly half the recipes, she quoted the original recipe and acknowledged the source. I was less delighted when she deliberately changed ingredients, left ingredients out or in one case where it was clear that the intent of the recipe was for periwinkles (snail like mollusks greatly esteemed in Elizabethan and slightly post Elizabethan times) and she admits that in a fit of whimsy, she substituted periwinkles the flower.

Not having hauled out the books and done the research I cannot attest that the unattributed recipes come from period, nor may I suggest that they do not. Where I to serve these unattributed recipes, I would label them as "peroid" (period like) rather than period.

For the most part even those period-like recipes do sound delicious!

This is a nice book, and if it piques an interest in Medieival and Renaissance cookery,then it has served its purpose.

Do NOT take her redactions as Gospel - read them, think of the aim of the dish you are making and consult other sources, both modern and medieval period. If you need help google MEdieval Food....

The photos and garnishes are lovely however.

A winning recipe.......2004-02-11

I bought this book for my husband, who loves Shakespeare's works, history and cooking. This book is perfect for anyone with those passions (especially all together). A bit of history is included throughout, along with original recipes gleaned from Renaissance texts. Quotes from the Bard's plays are peppered about, before each recipe, etc., and most of the recipes have been beautifully photographed, just another way to whet the appetite. The recipes are fun, do-able, a little different, yet not so far out there that you'd never try them. And in the back are suggestions for parties, invitations and so on. A delight for fans of cooking, cookbook collectors and for bibliophiles with taste.

A Worthy Contribution to Culinary History.......2003-12-08

When I opened this book, I did not expect I would have any interest in actually preparing any dishes from it. Rather, I was looking for some insight into the history of cuisine in England around 1600. I was pleasantly surprised to find things which are really interesting to cook.

The book does not strictly cover meals mentioned in Shakespeare's plays, however, it is liberally seasoned with quotes from the Bard's plays making reference to foodstuff and spirits. The recipes are taken from cookbooks of the period which are enumerated in the very good bibliography. The volumes of this period were published from between 1560 through 1650 and all but one (Italian) are written in English and appear to be directed to the English housewife rather than the court of Elizabeth or James.

The biggest surprise is the prevalence of sweet ingredients in almost all savory dishes. If not sugar itself, then sweetness from fresh or dried fruit. The book even states that the English of the period had a serious sweet tooth. The complement to this tendency is the appearance of savory ingredients such as spinach in sweet desserts.

Another common theme in the cuisine of the period was the use of pastry crusts. They used it with just about everything. The remnants of this method can be found in dishes such as beef Wellington, savory pies, and cooking fish in a pastry crust. The method of making pastry crust may be a little unusual to the casual baker, but it is in fact based on a French technique used today for incorporating butter. Instead of cutting in the butter with forks or a pastry cutter, it is `smeared' into the dough with a kneading type of motion using, of course, very cold butter. It would be interesting to know how butter was kept cold in summer.

It is not surprising that the most pervasive foreign influence was not French, but Italian. Note, for example, that one of Shakespeare's most popular plays, `The Taming of the Shrew' was based on a 17th century Italian style of comedy. Tomatoes and chili peppers are totally absent, as they had not even been adapted in Italy yet, but artichokes, cardoons, asparagus, capers, mint, peas, parmesan cheese, and flat leaf parsley are all common. Citrus fruits, both local and from the Mediterranean are very popular. The fact that relations between England and France were probably very cool at this time, and the fact that England was rapidly developing a world wide trading network, especially with the Mediterranean and the Levant explains the popularity of food from that region. It is also likely that French cuisine had not yet achieved the preeminant position it has today and the cuisines and products of Italy, Portugul, and Spain were probably a common trade for English products.

One of the more interesting historical aspects was the fact that many vegetables popular in this cuisine were brought to England by the colonists and soldiers of the Roman Empire. Carrots, turnips, and onions head the list in this category.

It may be surprising to find shellfish, especially lobster and crab in the cuisine of the people, until one remembers that these animals were literally considered trash by boats fishing for cod or other fin fish. These must have been very, very cheap. The only puzzle was how they got to London and still be fresh enough to eat.

It is no surprise that most of the blurbs on the dust jacket plugging the value of the book are from theater people rather than from culinarians. The audience for this book is as likely to come from lovers of the theater as it is from foodies. The author caters to exactly this audience by presenting a chapter of suggestions on how to organize and cater to a dinner party patterned after this Elizabethan cuisine.

This is one of the first books I have found where I was willing to open it purely for the pleasure of the read, however, I was delighted to find interesting recipes, although it is likely I will stick with modern methods for preparing pastry crusts and stocks. One of my few gripes with the book is that contrary to the promise by the author, not every original recipe text was included. It was entertaining to see how the author translated the slim instructions with no amounts specified into a modern recipe with all the expected teaspoons and tablespoons and the like. A worthy, if somewhat pricy volume.

Shakepeare's Kitchen.......2003-10-16

Simply the best! Awesome recipes -- I've already tried some and expect to continue my exploration. Beautiful presentation, well-organized, informative and interesting. A recommended read for all!

Shakespeare's Kitchen: Renaissance Recipes for the Contemporary Cook

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Shakespeare's Kitchen: Renaissance Recipes for the Contemporary Cook
Francine Segan
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Why Horses do That

A Must Have for Horse Lovers!

My Children Love This Book

Beautiful work!

Great book and images

Why Horses Do That: A Collection of Curious Equine Behaviors
Lisa Dines
Manufacturer: Willow Creek Press
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Customer Reviews:

Why Horses do That.......2007-02-18

This is an awsome little book with wonderful illustrations and information!! My daughter is not an avid reader, but read this cover to cover the minute she got it!!! The pictures are absolutely wonderful, and eye catching!! They really capture the character of the horses in the pictures!! I would recommend this to anyone who is a horse lover, and anyone who is not!!!

A Must Have for Horse Lovers!.......2003-11-23

Beautiful illustrations. A great gift for anyone who loves horses.

My Children Love This Book.......2003-11-22

We received this book as a birthday present for my 6 year old son. Now I'm not sure who loves it more - my 6 year old or my 8 year old daughter. Both children have requested this book as their "bedtime story," 9 times out of 10, since it arrived in our home. They love the horse facts almost as much as the illustrations. This one's a keeper!

Kathleen DeGregorio

Beautiful work!.......2003-11-21

Great book for anyone wanting to know about horses especially those who don't know much about them. Beautiful artwork throughout the entire book-my favorite is the child kissing the nose. A book sensitive to one of the most beautiful animals and perfect for horse lovers of all ages. Makes a great gift-I've bought copies for my nieces who are just beginning to ride horses. Kudos to the author and artist!

Great book and images.......2003-11-20

This is an excellent book for children learning about horses. It gives them an overall view of horses in general without being too technical. Even adults wanting a general view of horses could gain knowledge from this book. The pictures are very well done and coincide with the text. Training techniques vary from one horse owner to another and from one horse to another, so it is not a technical book, nor should it be taken as one.

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This action-packed guide includes color photos of action figures for the most popular stars in wrestling, an overview of the wrestling phenomenon, a spotlight on wrestling memorabilia including clothing, posters, and trading cards. The guide also features a look at the WWF, WCW and ECW leagues. Be sure to check out our other fun titles such as: NASCAR, Hot Wheels, Pokemon and more!

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Fine you are a Wrestling Fan?.......2001-05-13

Well if you are and you love wrestling toys this book is a must have it. It has all the WWF, WCW and ECW action figures in side. For Hasbro to Jakk this book has it all

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White Wings develop skills.......2007-01-09

I have purchased this product twice; once for my son when he was 14 (16 years ago) and recently for my 13 y/o grandson. Both loved the kit!

Whitewings: Excellent Paper Airplanes/Assembly Kit for 15 Models

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Whitewings: Excellent Paper Airplanes/Assembly Kit for 15 Models
Y. Ninomiya
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Whitewings: Excellent Paper Airplanes/Assembly Kit for 15 Models (Original Series)

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Whitewings: Excellent Paper Airplanes/Assembly Kit for 15 Models (Original Series)
Y. Ninomiya
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The variations of pleasure and their expression in Dutch rustic landscapes of the seventeenth century are recurring themes in Walter S. Gibson's engaging new book. Gibson focuses on Haarlem between 1600 and 1635, in his interpretation of Dutch landscapes and emphasizes prints, the medium in which the rustic view was first made available to the general art-buying public.
Gibson begins by looking at the origins of the rustic landscape in the sixteenth-century Flanders and its later reformation by Dutch artists, a legacy very much alive today. He next offers a critical review of "scriptural reading," a popular mode of interpreting the Dutch rustic landscape that incorporates Calvinist-influenced moral allegories. Gibson then explores traditional ideas concerning recreation and suggests that the pleasure of rural landscapes, not preaching, constituted their chief appeal for seventeenth-century urban viewers.
Using Visscher's Plaisante Plaetsen ("Pleasant Places") as a point of departure, Gibson examines the ways that townspeople, both the day-trippers and owners of country houses, experienced the Dutch countryside. He also discusses the role of staffage and suggests how the representations of peasants might have conditioned the responses of contemporary viewers to rural images.
Finally, Gibson considers how scenes of the dilapidated farm buildings, dead trees, and other evidence of material decay may reflect traditional ideas rustic life as imagined by a townsperson. Or how they may represent another way for the artist to engage his urban audience: far removed from the idealized landscapes of a Giorgione, the rustic landscape of a Ruisdael conveys a countryside that was beginning to disappear under the relentless pressures of urbanization.

Gibson's multilayered exploration of the rustic landscape enhances our understanding of the Golden Age in Dutch art. His richly illustrated book recalls a countryside now largely gone; at the same time, his evocative language gracefully articulates the role of the Dutch rustic landscape in the history of landscape painting.

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A Pleasant Book.......2001-01-22

Walter Gibson's "Pleasant Places" will help you enjoy the quiet and unassuming genre of 17th Century northern European landscape art. The author accepts the works at face value: pleasant images of places the Dutch in particular liked to visit. Gibson does not read religious allegory into them as some art historians do, but he instead shows you how to appreciate the quality of light, the sense of place, and the Dutch character that emerges from Dutch landscape art. He perhaps inadvertently offers some examples where religious interpretations may be more important than he allows, and you do not feel that he is forcing all of the works to fit his premise even though he is steadfast. The book is well-written, and I especially appreciate the author's parenthetical definition of Dutch terms and concepts as they are introduced. In addition, he gently reminds you of their meanings when they are reintroduced in subsequent chapters, so you won't have to hunt through the index and text to find them again. Some of the black-white reproductions of prints are too small, and not clear enough to enable detailed study, but this is a common problem with art history books, and this book will motivate you to visit the nearest art museum to study the genre in any case. Walter Gibson communicates a love and respect for 17th Century northern European landscape art that makes me want to visit Holland and experience it first-hand. Walter Gibson has persuaded me that I will find the Dutch countryside a pleasant place laden with history and wonderful light.

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Winner of the Carr P. Collins Award (best nonfiction book) of the Texas Institute of Letters, No Quittin' Sense presents the life story of Rev. C. C. "Charley" White, whose one-man war on poverty and intolerance has inspired thousands of readers since the book was first published in 1969.

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Rev. C.C. White and Ada Morehead Holland, No Quittin' Sense .......2005-05-25

This is the autobiography of the Rev. C.C. White, a minister of the Church of God in Christ, and founder of God's Storehouse, a building filled with smoked hams, food, and clothing to be distributed to locals in need. Ada Holland, who had written articles on White for Ebony and Texas Magazine (see pp. x, 206, 213; incidentally, she donated most of the fees she received to God's Storehouse), provided him with tapes and a recorder, working the result "into a logical, readable form" (at p. xi). Although "done largely in his exact words," Holland notes that "[m]any good incidents had to be eliminated, and others had to be condensed" (at id.). After reading No Quittin' Sense, one can only hope that the tapes have been preserved.

What White gives us, with Holland's assistance, is a first rate autobiography, showing what it was like to grow up black in East Texas at the turn of the century. His eye for the apt phrase is remarkable; Lucille, his first wife, tells him, "'You know, Charley, even the rocks look pretty,'" when they clear their land (at p. 107), while only someone with a heart of stone could fail to be moved by the description of her new kitchen furniture:

Lucille was so proud of her new safe she could hardly leave it alone. She rearranged her things in it nearly every evening. Once, when she didn't know I was watching, she pushed her drawer in and out several times and didn't put anything in it or take anything out. Then she opened the doors and shut them a time or two, and run her hand over the smooth wood, just as gentle like. She never did know I seen her (at p. 111).

Any description of black life at that place and time would be interesting; it is our good fortune that Rev. White is a master raconteur. We are given descriptions of a creek baptism (at pp. 3-4), hog butchering (at p. 24), laying out a corpse with a saucer of salt on its chest and silver dollars on its eyes (at p. 69), and of an extramarital affair at a schoolhouse (at pp. 100-01; Rev. White was the custodian at the time). We learn about "stick and cat" chimneys (at p. 28), using old hornets' nests for gun wadding (at pp. 51-52), and the Reverend can almost make you taste his mother's biscuits (see p. 66). The reader moves seamlessly from C.C. White's childhood, when he shows early signs of his vocation by baptizing sticks and burying Old Poke, his doll (at pp. 5, 11), through the building of his storehouse for tithes (at pp. 166-67), to race relations in Texas in the 1960's ("'They may beat a man half to death trying to make him confess something he never done, but they've always let him vote'"- at p. 212).

This book offers a window into a world that has now largely disappeared. You don't have to be religious to enjoy No Quittin' Sense.

Samuel Pyeatt Menefee

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No Quittin Sense
C C White
Manufacturer: University of Texas Press
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000ORR7E6

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No Quittin' Sense
Reverend C. C. and Ada Morehead Holland White
Manufacturer: Univ of Texas Pr
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000OS03KK

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