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John Morrison is a brilliant doctor, but his bedside manner has made many enemies in Taviscombe among both his peers and patients. So no one is surprised when he is stabbed to death-but Mrs. Malory is surprised when she uncovers numerous suspects for both motive and murderer.
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Mrs. Malory and No Cure for Death.......2006-07-17
The book was very good. It held my interest. The clues were in plain sight but I was not as smart as Mrs. Malory in getting the answer.
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- Baddest hip-hop manga ever finally drops in USA. Cop it now!
- Tokyo Tribes is DOPE!
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Tokyo Tribes, Vol. 1
Santa Inoue
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Tokyo Tribes Volume 4 (Tokyo Tribes)
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ASIN: 1595321861 |
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Ornate with hip-hop trappings and packed with gangland grit, Tokyo Tribes paints a vivid, somewhat surreal vision of urban youth. Rival gangs from various Tokyo barrios press each other for turf, leaving many a foot soldier bereft of life in the violent clashes. When the heat between two of the clans waxes personal, a bitter rivalry explodes into all out warfare. Manga-ka Santa Inoue's hard-hitting yet fantastical tale of Tokyo street gangs battling it out in the concrete sprawl of Japan's capital raises the bar for manga storytelling, transcending genres and conventions, and East-West competition.
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still "hip".......2006-11-23
This is a beautifully drawn comic, but the first thing I noticed was the slang. It was "quirky", like Weird Al Yankovic posing as a gansta. However, I think that Japanese culture generally tends to be wierd whenever they adopt something foreign. Another gap in the translation were the "censored" images, which covered up something that was probably just a curved line anyway. The American version looks very conservative. That being said... the characters had depth and elicited sympathy fairly early on. The emotional hooks are so strong that you'll want to have the second volume around nearby when you are close to finishing this. That is, if you can put up with the cheesy slang and the bloody gore of something like 'reservoir dogs'.
Baddest hip-hop manga ever finally drops in USA. Cop it now!.......2004-10-30
Tokyo Tribes author Santa Inoue is a cult celebrity in Japan and his Tokyo Tribe characters have been printed on skateboards and made into toys. This first volume FINALLY gets translated and released in America six years after it was originally published in Japan back in 1998. This prolonged period between its Japanese and American debuts leaves some in jokes falling flat and can have readers wondering why characters are playing the "new" Nintendo 64 instead of an Xbox, but minor details like that don't diminsh the entertainment value of Tribes at all.
Santa Inoue uses Tokyo's vibrant hip-hop scene as a backdrop to weave a comedic tale of drama, love, murder and betrayal through a story of young gangs (or "tribes") and their turf wars over the various areas of Tokyo. These tribe members represent their areas with all the passion and intensity that their American counterparts "rep" the Bronx, Brooklyn, or Harlem back in New York. However, bravado turns into all-out war once former friends become the heads of two seperate tribes.
Inoue manages to really capture the Tokyo hip-hop scene, but still keeps it somewhat tongue-in-cheek. Anyone who has been to Tokyo knows the hip-hoppers there do look like they walked off the set of a rap video and do have afros and do say things like "wassup, playa" in heavily accented English.It's true that many hip-hoppers in Tokyo tend to take themselves too seriously, Inoue manages to give these wannabe gangstas heart while also poking some fun at them. If you're into hip-hop culture or just want a keen and entertaining peek into the Tokyo hip-hop scene then pick up TOKYO TRIBES now.
Tokyo Tribes is DOPE!.......2004-10-02
Tokyo Tribes is nuthin' but dope comix!
If you don't know,you better try this world!
Raw like SUSHI!
Classic!
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Tokyo Tribes 2 Vol. 1 (in Japanese)
Santa Inoue
Manufacturer: Shouden Sha
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ASIN: 4396770014 |
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The bestselling author and psychologist whose books have topped 240,000 copies in print now addresses the trait of “high sensitivity” in children–and offers a breakthrough parenting guidebook for highly sensitive children and their caregivers.
With the publication of The Highly Sensitive Person, Elaine Aron became the first person to identify the inborn trait of “high sensitivity” and to show how it affects the lives of those who possess it. Up to 20 percent of the population is born highly sensitive, and now in The Highly Sensitive Child, Aron shifts her focus to highly sensitive children, who share the same characteristics as highly sensitive adults and thus face unique challenges as they grow up.
Rooted in Aron’s years of experience as a psychotherapist and her original research on child temperament, The Highly Sensitive Child shows how HSCs are born deeply reflective, sensitive to the subtle, and easily overwhelmed. These qualities can make for smart, conscientious, creative children, but with the wrong parenting or schooling, they can become unusually shy or timid, or begin acting out. Few parents and teachers understand where this behavior comes from–and as a result, HSCs are often mislabeled as overly inhibited, fearful, or “fussy,”or classified as “problem children” (and in some cases, misdiagnosed with disorders such as Attention Deficit Disorder). But raised with proper understanding and care, HSCs are no more prone to these problems than nonsensitive children and can grow up to be happy, healthy, well-adjusted adults.
In this pioneering work, parents will find helpful self-tests and case studies to help them understand their HSC, along with thorough advice on:
• The challenges of raising an highly sensitive child
• The four keys to successfully parenting an HSC
• How to soothe highly sensitive infants
• Helping sensitive children survive in a not-so-sensitive world
• Making school and friendships enjoyable
With chapters addressing the needs of specific age groups, from newborns through teens, The Highly Sensitive Child delivers warmhearted, timely information for parents, teachers, and the sensitive children in their lives.
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Brought tears of relief and understanding.......2006-09-07
Elaine Aron has provided a wonderful book to the parents and caregivers of highly sensitive children. I came across this book in the midst of a rocky transition to preschool for my son. I now feel confident that my frustration and sadness at his suffering can be replaced understanding and support. I have always accepted and loved him deeply for the special person he is but understanding more about how he must feel and how to reassure him makes a world of difference. I have not yet finished the book but already have no hesitation about giving it the highest recommendation. One drawback, book lacks an index which would be nice for quick reference. / Addendum, since reading this book I have developed some additional concerns about my child - wondering if he might be Asperger's or the like. We are in the process of an evaluation as I would like to assist him maneuvering in social settings if this is the case. Regardless this book was helpful. Am now reading "Quirky Kids: Understanding and helping your child who doesn't fit in -When to worry and When Not to Worry" which is a nice discussion of those issues.
Very helpful!.......2006-08-30
Bedtimes, transitions, going to school, and many other things have gotten easier for my child after following suggestions in this book. This book is very reassuring and helpful.
Great book if your child matches the highly sensitive profile.......2006-06-29
Wow! What a great relief to find a book that so clearly describes my child. It had been scary for me to think that my child was different and to doubt myself - wondering if my parenting was making my child cry more or cling more.
This book was great for us to help us let go of the stereotypes of what our child "should" be doing - and to really appreciate the amazing qualities that our child has. We've changed our outlook in many parenting situations. Our son has become more confident in many arenas as a result. We now recognize the internal struggle he goes through when he is weighing the risks involved with every, single activity that he embarks upon. And we have found ways to build his confidence.
Highlights of the book for me were: 1. recognizing the challenges of having a highly sensitive BOY. There is a definite role that boys are expected to fill in society and it's not that of the sensitive, shy person... 2. Recognizing that my son's actual senses are part of his sensitivity and increase when he is overwhelmed. For example: the bath water feels too hot, the tags in his clothing bother him more, sunlight bothers his eyes, etc. 3. The author's explanation for why a sensitive child shuts down (for those of you who have read the book, the "oranges" description) really helped me to understand how to avoid overwhelming my child with too many stimuli.
I wish this author were available for personal child behavior counseling. I'd love to speak with her in greater depth.
I loved the book and have bought copies for family members and teachers. If your child fits the description (it is fairly obvious if they do), this is a great resource to have.
yes! an answer!!.......2006-03-24
I didn't know whether to treat my daughter with "tough love," telling her to buck up and get over it, or whether to allow her to continue with her "sensitivities," gently treating her with compassion and patience. This book explained her temperament with accuracy and researched knowledge. The author provides extremely helpful and practical advice on the way to treat, support, encourage, discipline, and think like my daughter. I am grateful for this book--it's enhanced our relationship and our family. Also, I've learned that I also was a highly sensitive child, so my husband and I can better understand me, too.
A great book for parents with HSCs.......2006-03-22
My son is 2 1/2, and I have always struggled with discipline and understanding why he is so affected by what I think are petty things. This book helped me to understand that he is unique in how he views the world and that he does notice the little things. This book not only helped me to provide a more solid structure and discipline routine for him, but also opened my eyes to more subtleties in the world around us. Definitely a must-read for parents or grandparents with HSCs.
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A born teacher, Hazan gives clear and easy to follow instructions for making pasta and for cooking more than 100 pasta dishes. Luscious color photos in this large-format book lavishly show all about Italian pasta, from making fresh egg pasta to why particular shapes pair best with certain kinds of sauces. Published in 1993, The Classic Pasta Cookbook remains an ideal way to develop and perfect your pasta repertoire. There are classic recipes, plus dishes like Spaghetti with Leeks, Shallots and Red Onions, and Puttanesca Bianca.
Book Description
Features more than 100 recipes from all regions of Italy.
Customer Reviews:
One of the best cookbooks EVER.......2005-11-28
Ever wonder why the food in Italy is so good when it seems so simple? The secret is good technique combined with locally-fresh ingredients. I love to cook, I love French food the best and I love complicated food, but I love a simple pasta just as well. I am also very visually oriented. Thus, the illustrations of the mise en place is perfect for me. I usually only need to glance at the actual instructions for the classics, which include visuals of all your ingredients. If you appreciate Eyewitness Guides (also published by DK) you'll appreciate the visual approach to cooking. The Carbonara is my favorite - although I always add a little chicken broth to pull it all together, and take the pancetta out of the pan till the last minute then toss it in (so it does not get soggy) and the Puttanesca ROCKS! I've tried at least 3/4ths of these and they are great. The only one I've tried that isn't awesome is the zucchini & shrimp pasta. A great pasta book and a great cookbook overall. It's in the canon if cookbooks - right up there with Joy of Cooking.
One of the best.......2004-12-08
I got this book while living with my sister in florence, italy. at first glance it looks like a step-by-step "idiots guide to pasta" but once you jump past the children's book exterior, it really is a great resource. The recipes make the best use of easily accessible fresh and imported canned ingredients. The sauces are straightforward and simple both in preparation and taste. I personally like the huge quantity of vegetarian or easily-adjusted-to-be-veg recipes. Having access to the florence markets made everything taste like heaven!!! Don't miss the recipe whose introduction begins something like: "If I were sentenced to death and allowed to choose a last meal, this pasta with white truffles would be it."
Must Have!.......2003-12-16
If you like pasta this book is a must have. I am Italian, and learned to cook because I appreciate good food, and I like to eat! Eating is essential to life, why not eat the best foods, you only live once! I learned from watching my mother and grandmother cook and I can tell you the recipes in this book are the real thing; after all my mother bought this book for me. In my opinion(and my mother's) Marcella Hazan wrote the bible of Italian cookbooks with "Essentials of Italian Cooking"(also a must have), and this book is written by her son, so it is natural that the apple doesn't fall far from the tree. I have used this book countless times over the years, it is my reference for any pasta dish. It is easy to understand and follow, and after a while you will realize all these dishes are easy to prepare. Great illustrations on how to make fresh pasta and excellent sauce suggestions for different types of pastas. Lots of pictures so it makes it easy to understand what the dish is meant to look like, and what the ingredients should look like...I may have had a head start being of the Italian culture, but this book should make it easy for anyone to understand. Italian cooking is not centered around spaghetti and stewed tomatoes over tons of burned garlic, Italian cooking is colorful, diverse and subtle. This book will give you some insight into true Italian pastas, and the importance of fresh ingredients. Buy it, read it and eat in good health Per Cent' Ani!
GREAT Book.......2003-08-16
But why on EARTH are people selling it for 60 BUCKS when it's 24.95? LMAO
Great book, every recipe to die for. Yummy!
Best receipie book I have.......2003-03-18
I love it. It's easy to read and follow, has tons of illustrations, easy receipies. I use it a lot.
Product Description
250 recipes for all occaisions, including appetizers, soups, salads and dressings, eggs, pasta and pizza, poultry, meats, fish and shellfish, meatless dishes, vegetables and sides, breads and baked goods, sweets and shakes. Beautiful pictures and excellent recipes!
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Classic Essential Pasta (Mini Cookbook Series)
Manufacturer: Murdoch Books
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ASIN: 0864114710 |
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Monthly recipes publication from Pillsbury, printed on quality paper. The Contents include Anytime Pasta Meals, Savory Pasta Side Dishes, Sumptuous Pasta Salads, Snackin' Pizzas, Specialty Pizzas, Dessert Pizzas, Nutrition Information, and Index. Special features in this issue include Pata Shapes 8 Microwave Sauces, and Cookin' Notes.
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We know the universal appetite for pasta and pizza doens't go away. These are foods in step with today's fast-paced lifestyles and zest for fresh ingredients. Traditional and trendy, our collection of tested recipes captures this interest in flavors, convenience and nutrition. Dressed up and slimmed down, imaginative, tasty recipes invite you into meals, just right for summer or anytime, that are simple yet offer sumptuous eating. Illustrated with color photographs throughout.
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Softcover book
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The recipes, preparation times and cook's notes in this cookbook have been developed and triple-tested in the Pillsbury Test Kitchens by professional home economists.
The Prep Time: minutes bar at the beginning of each recipe serves as a guide for the time needed to make a recipe.
The "Prep Time" is the active "hands on" preparation time. Whenever possible, active prep time is done simultaneously with other steps. The (Ready in minutes/hours) notation is added when a recipe requires additional time beyond the active prep time. For example, the "Ready in" time includes marinating, cooking, baking or grilling times as well as cooling, refrigerating or freezing times.
In establishing these times, the following specifics also have been used:
The longest time in a cooking/baking range
The shortest time for marinating ingredients
No time is counted for heating the oven or grill
The times listed are for the first cooking method if two methods are provided
Customer Reviews:
The Reptile Terrarium.......2000-04-04
The book isn't the best. Its short a mere 64 pages and a good number of the pages are covered with pictures. The lighting section was useful but you could of gotten the rest of the information from a houseplant book.
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British connoisseur describes in detail the subject of famous Japanese color prints using 274 reproductions of works by Hokusai, Hiroshige, Utamaro, Shunyei, and other masters. Bibliography. Index.
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Not the Most Reliable for Information, But Charming Reading.......2001-02-10
If you are looking for a sourcebook to the facts about ukiyo-e and the artists who made them, I would recommend something a little more modern. But Stewart's discussion of Japanese prints has much to recommend it. First and most importantly, he concentrates on nineteenth century prints, and describes series and works within series in great detail. As these are the works that dominate the print market these days, this information is of much help to the collector. Moreover, Stewart describes artists and their work with highly personal but entertaining aesthetic judgements, taking the risks of saying "the first Chushingura series of Eisen is superior to the second" as few works after him have done so baldly. Wonderful for the print collector to curl up with on a late night and dream of the days when Hiroshiges still went for shillings! The guide to artists and dating in the rear is also helpful, though it must take a second place to Richard Lane's guide in Images from the Floating World and other, more recent sources. Still, this work has a flavor all of its own, and is recommended to the novice (who shouldn't always accept everything Stewart says as fact) and the expert (who can read between the lines and sometimes get a good laugh.)
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The Hideouts.......1999-06-11
It is a good book. It is fun to make those hideouts.I like "The Pole Bean Teepee."
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The Families of Malesian Moths and Butterflies (Fauna Malesiana Handbooks, Vol. 3)
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African-American Heroes and Heroines: 150 True Stories of Black American Heroism
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Inspiring and amazing stories that showcase 150 black heroes and heroines.
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