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Voluptuous P.I. Savannah Reid's culinary cravings come second only to her appetite for adventure. Of course, every girl needs a little down time, and Savannah adores curling up with a box of chocolates, a steaming Irish coffee, and an even steamier romance novel--preferably one with sexy Lance Roman on the cover. But when she meets her dream hunk in person, things take a decidedly nightmarish turn... *Contributors Biography *NOTE: There is a 4000 character limit.
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Savannah meets her romantic kryptonite..........2006-11-18
I fell behind on the most recent Savannah Reid murder mysteries, so I picked up a couple at the library the other day. The first one I read was Murder a la Mode by G. A. McKevett. It's like meeting up with an old friend and realizing how much you missed them...
Reid is between investigation gigs, and things are somewhat slow. But life gets infinitely more exciting when she's given a last-second spot on a reality TV show staring her favorite romance novel hunk, Lance Roman. It's a medieval setting where five women are trying to outlast each other to get "The Man Of My Dreams". All the other contestants are the skinny bimbo model types, and Savannah decides that she'll just be herself with her full figure and Southern common sense. But things take an immediate strange turn when the nasty wife of the production team is found murdered in the basement. There's no lack of suspects, as no one much liked her. But the husband's grief is short-lived, as the show must go on. That is, until a gargoyle falls from the castle wall and nearly kills another contestant. Then there's the sword accident that takes out a third... While Savannah is still weak-kneed around Roman, she and Dirk (her former partner back in the cop days) have to try and figure out who is killing everyone, as well as what the motive might be. And the list only gets shorter when someone else ends up injured or dead...
The fun thing about a Savannah Reid novel is the characters. Savannah is a southern belle who is quite comfortable with her body size, but takes no grief from anyone. Dirk, her friend and sometimes partner, is the typical clueless guy who is good at his cop/detective job, but doesn't have much of a life outside of that. The Dirk/Savannah relationship always seems to be on the edge of crossing over from best friends to lovers, but to date it hasn't happened. There's also a nice plot twist thrown in at the end that takes you in a direction you didn't plan on going over the last few pages.
Overall, a nice escape from reality for awhile, and a lot of fun in the process...
Reality TV at it's best........2006-11-16
Murder A La Mode was the first (and certainly not the last) Savannagh Reid books that I have read. I cannot wait to read the rest of the series. A friend turned me onto this series and I am glad that she did. Savannagh is the embodiment of a confident, beautiful, funny and often spunky Southern bell. When she is not running around solving mysteries, you can find her cooking something yummy for her 'bottomless pit' partner Dirk. This book was a fun blend of mystery, colorful characters and reality television gone awry. I thought this book was very clever and I enjoyed the reality television aspect as I am a reality tv junkie. I'm not normally a mystery type person but I had a blast reading this one.
The PI with the high BMI.......2006-08-07
We don't (or I don't) read McKevett for her plots (there is a murder) but for her cast of characters, including Savannah herself (fired from the police force for being overweight), Dirk, the trailer-dwelling pinchpenny slob policeman, Tammy, the skinny blonde, Ryan and John, the gay couple, Dr Liu the chocaholic lesbian (or so suspected in this one) medical examiner and Savannah's grandmother and numerous family back in Georgia.
In this one Savannah takes part in a TV reality show, the nature of which I couldn't quite fathom, never having seen a reality TV show. Everybody is dressed in medieval costume in a fake Californian castle for some obscure reason. The closed setting gives an Agatha Christie flavor to the plot.
It's not great writing. Some of it is supposedly meant to be a send-up of trashy romance writing, but it comes across as just trashy romance writing, but then again trashy romance writing might be your thing. Maybe you like trashy romance novels and TV reality shows - I'd better be careful what I'm saying here. That's ok. Enjoy.
Knights and ladies...and a mystery to boot.......2005-12-17
the setting is a medevil castle, but that doesn't seem to affect Savannah any, nor her cast of regulars that make up the dectetive agency she runs. Fans of G.A.McKevett will not regret reading this one, and if you aren't a fan when you start this book you will be by the end.
I can relate to Savannah; she's real.......2005-08-31
I love this book series! It's sooo much fun to read and Savannah is funny, it's a good break from the day!
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Murder 'A La Mode
Manufacturer: Ballantine Books
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Binding: Mass Market Paperback
ASIN: B000GSKBJG |
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Murder 'A La Mode
Manufacturer: BALLANTINE MYSTERY
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Murder A La Mode
Moyes
Manufacturer: Holt Rinehart and Winston Inc
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Binding: Unknown Binding
ASIN: B0000CLO93 |
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Spelljammer--Space Fantasy.......2004-11-26
Compared to any of the other books situated in the Dungeons and Dragons universes, I have enjoyed the Spelljammer stories quite thoroughly. I recommend this book highly to anyone that likes Dragonlance, Forgotten Realms, Darksun, Greyhawk, or Planescape.
"Paranoia's the prize I have to pay to stay alive".......2004-09-14
The Broken Sphere is the fifth book in the Cloakmaster Cycle series, which consists of six (6) books in total. Picking up from where The Radiant Dragon left off, the book continues to shed light on Teldin Moore and his ongoing quest to find out more about the magical cloak he carries a.k.a. "The Cloak of the First Pilot" and eventually be free of it.
Teldin continues to change both physically and mentally; new haircut-new beard, he is even more cynical etc
Ability-wise, he is further maturing, becoming more and more experienced and able as a fighter as well as in learning the secrets of the cloak and thus better able at controlling and handling its immense power. He is now able to detect magic, to cast the legends lore spell in regards to crystal spheres (!!!), and to read and understand books faster than it takes to get them off the shelves (literally).
The book starts off very slowly and the first 50 pages are rather painful. After page 80 though, it picks up.
The plot as a whole is excellent! The book is very well written so that the reader firmly believes that they are there with the characters. The feelings of anticipation grow as Teldin edges closer and closer to the Spelljammer.
On the negative side, The Broken Sphere is not as good as Nigel Findley's Into Void. There is less action and much more (too much!) of Teldin thinking to himself about everything and anything over and over and over...
Moreover, ENOUGH with the mole/spy thing, it's yet AGAIN the SAME story! It's gotten to the point that if there is no mole/saboteur in the next one, it will feel as if something is amiss...
In addition, why did Teldin not keep Hectate???
Firstly, the bionoid was the best navigator Teldin ever had!
Secondly, the chemistry/trust between the two was great (both went the extra mile)!
Thirdly, Hectate was also a great warrior!
Fourthly, the bionoid had stated that he would follow Teldin ANYWHERE!
Lastly, The Radiant Dragon ended with the two of them deciding TOGETHER what the next course of action will be, yet when The Broken Sphere begins, Hectate is gone!
In conclusion, Nigel Findley establishes a GREAT cliffhanger for The Ultimate Helm, the next and final book in the series.
Incredible end to a great series.......2001-12-15
Since they didn't have any reviews here, I thought you might appreciate hearing something about the book. It is an exciting finale, in the words of the summary:
Teldin Moore's magic amulet allows him to "see" through the eyes of the great ship Slelljammer, across the wilds of space. Following clues from an ancient gnomish library and the vision he sees, he traces the mighty craft though the crystal spheres. He employs his magical cloak's powers and discovers his quarry's home, but Teldin's cloak -- and the possibility it could give him control over the Spelljammer - continues to draw enemies, often in the guise of friends. Will he survive long enough to face the final danger that awaits him at the point of the Spelljammer's origin - the Broken Sphere?
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Sphere of silence broken: 40 selected poems
Lana Wolkonsky
Manufacturer: L. Wolkonsky
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The Broken Sphere
Manufacturer: Wizards of the Coast
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This comprehensive guide to ovarian cancer offers a wealth of information to ease the physical, emotional, and psychic suffering of women with the disease. The authors -- two Johns Hopkins gynecologic oncologists and a gynecologic-oncology clinical nurse -- put particular emphasis on the concept of "survivorship," or living life well in the face of daunting uncertainties. They stress the importance of self-determination: the right of each patient to be informed, involved, and in control of her care.
Up-to-date information on diagnosis and treatment, including surgery, chemotherapy, radiation, pain management, and alternative therapies, forms the core of the book. But the authors' immense clinical experience also means they understand what women worry about and care about, and they address these issues with true compassion. Stressing quality of life, self-determination, and living life to the fullest, this remarkable book speaks to women with ovarian cancer everywhere.
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Gift.......2007-07-12
Presented as an item in a gift box to a family member who was in the hospital, recovering from ovarian cancer surgery, this book was highly welcomed. My cousin appreciated it very much and told me that it was very informative and she was happy to have received it; she felt that she would benefit from it both while in the hospital and after having gotten home, preparing for her chemo and radiation therapies.
ovarian cancer survivorship.......2007-01-29
I was diagnosed is August of 2000 with ovarian cancer and I remember seeing the Hopkins 24/7 documentary with Dr. Montz featured. I fell in love with the man and his compassion. I found this book invaluable. I am a six year survivor without recurrence and I am still learning how to be a survivor.
A clinical nurse emphases living life well in the face of the uncertainties ovarian cancer brings.......2005-09-05
Plenty of women's health books discuss ovarian cancer symptoms and treatments - but how do women diagnosed continue their lives? Guide To Survivorship For Women With Ovarian Cancer tells how to live life well after diagnosis. Two Johns Hopkins gynecologic oncologists and a clinical nurse emphases living life well in the face of the uncertainties ovarian cancer brings. Yes, the latest developments in diagnosis and treatment are discussed - but even more so, is the quality of living itself: it's this which sets Guide To Survivorship For Women With Ovarian Cancer apart from the others on the topic of ovarian cancer.
Most Knowledgeable Available.......2005-07-24
My wife is being treated as described, at Johns Hopkins in 2005. The book is nearly current with the world research literature on the topic, so far as we can learn. Highly recommended for patients and caregivers!
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Do you know the right way to soak beans? The meaning of bain-marie? The real measure of a jigger? Kitchen Companion is the home cook's guide to the mysteries of the kitchen. Part troubleshooter, part culinary encyclopedia, and always a fascinating read, it's packed with useful definitions, step-by-step instructions, and hundreds of helpful illustrations, charts, and topics.
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No Kitchen Should be Without This Book.......2006-11-13
I find myself referring to this book frequently. I'm considered a gourmet chef by friends and family but I find I can always learn something new from looking things up in The Kitchen Companion. A kitchen library isn't complete without this book.
What your Mother Never Told You.......2002-01-21
I've used this book for everything from translating terms in european cookbooks to substituting ingredients in a pinch. This book answers those questions and more. It is set up to be a resource and an entertaining read with details and history. On more than one occasion I have looked up a simple "how to" and also found out WHY I needed to do that "how to". I don't often pick up a cookbook to read, this is a book to curl up with and to cook with.
NOT A DUST COLLECTOR.......2001-10-19
This is not only for new cooks,but indispensable for experienced culinary masters as well! I bought this book full price at a book store and it was worth the 25.00-grab one at this price! It isn't just another boring index of the basics, but give information on how to store food, how long ingredients can be frozen for, how to clean items, equipment guidlines, etc etc. I watch TV Cooking shows, subsribe to several cooking magazines and consider myself pretty knowledgeful in the kitchen but still reach for this book a couple times a week. Easy to find what you are looking for w/alphabetical index set up. I wouldn't have expected anything less from williams Sonoma. Great book-my bible.
My favorite cooking info book........2001-04-26
Real useable info that all cooks need to know, not recipes but useable knowledge in easy to find order. A must for beginners! A good companion for another great fun book " Secrets to a Successful Greenhouse and Business".
Must Have.......2000-12-11
I bought this book as a gift, and had to order another. I just couldn't put it down. It has a nice cover with tabs to keep your place and wipes clean easy. Ordered from A to Z is everything to do with cooking including tips and some history. Label terms, food, herbs, pans, preserving, and kitchen appliances - it is really amazing. Everybody on my Christmas list is getting one this year.
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Excellent.......2006-02-28
This is an incredibly valuable kitchen resource. If you are looking for information on apples, for example, there is a complete section on all different types of apples, which ones are best for baking, how to choose them, etc. That type of information is available for any type of food you can think of, plus kicthen tools and information, comparisons of different types of cookie sheets, saucepans, etc. This is in my top three food/cooking reference books.
Very Good Encyclopedia for Beginners........2005-10-11
Williams-Sonoma's `Kitchen Companion' is at least as good or better than books I have seen from similar commercial enterprises such as Home Depot and Smith and Hawken. The stated object of the book is to make up for the fact that fewer and fewer people learn how to cook at their mother's (or grandmother's) apron strings.
While the subtitle, `The A to Z Guide to Everyday Cooking Equipment & Ingredients' gives the impression of a dictionary approach, the straight alphabetical organization is compromised by a second objective to make the book interesting to pick up and read in your armchair instead of simply being a reference when you want to noodle your way through an unfamiliar recipe, tool, or ingredient. Thus, the book is organized much more like an encyclopedia with big articles on group subjects. Thus, instead of thirty (30) articles on individual herbs, there is one article on `Herbs' covering all common varieties.
I have mixed feelings about this organization, so it is important enough to point this out for your consideration.
As far as the quality of the material in the articles, I believe it is very high, although just a bit conventional now and then. For example, the article on microwave ovens says everything you would expect it to say, including the warning that when you double the volume of food, cooking time will also double. What it does not say is how inconvenient it is to use a microwave oven for certain tasks and how careful you have to be with your timing. Similarly, the article on how to make an omelet covers all the basics and firmly distinguishes the omelet from scrambled eggs or any other egg dish, and provides reasonably good diagrams, albeit a bit small and hard on the eyes. On the other hand, the article on the omelet covers much less than many good treatments I have seen.
In considering whether to buy this book, you must ask `For what information would I go to this book before going to `Larousse Gastronomique', `The Joy of Cooking', or Shirley Corriher's `Cookwise'? Of course, if you have none of these books, you will go to what you have. And, as a standin for these other books, this one is pretty good, especially for the relatively low list price.
If you have no other general cooking references and you are new to cooking, this may be one of the two or three best books to get. If you already own twenty cookbooks and have been cooking for at least a few years, you may want to pass on this, as I would if I were not reviewing it.
The book has a decent bibliography, but I think it would have been far, far better to have put references to other books at the end of each individual article. Then, this book would have been a uniquely valuable encyclopedia, extending our horizons far beyond its covers.
Wonderful Kitchen Supplement for Everyone.......2003-08-05
I originally bought this book for a friend who was afraid of her kitchen. She's been married for two years now, and LOVES this book! I bought a copy for myself and have similarly found it useful.
This book is convienent to use during the cooking process: if you don't understand a certain word in a recipe, look it up in the Kitchen Companion! It's alphabetically organized by ingredient or term and is meant to be used with recipes, not by itself. The entries offer a description of the item as well as helpful cooking suggestions and even some interesting background information on where things come from. It's beginner-friendly, and is a joy for more experienced cooks as well.
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This book describes the best places in Texas to visit with your four-footed friend. It covers nearly 500 parks and hundreds of dog-friendly motels, restaurants, and events. There's also a section on doggy dos and don'ts, travel tips, and hints on rooming with Rover. Author Larry D. Hodge and his canine assistants, Sport and Samantha, traveled 25,000 miles to seek out the best places to hie to with your hound. Each park is rated on a one- to four-paw scale, and complete descriptions are included for things to do in the park. Campgrounds are also described in detail. The thing that sets this book apart is that each park in the book was personally visited by the author, so if it's in the book, you know it is a fun, safe place to take your dog.
The book is organized around nine major cities and covers counties within about a two-hour drive.
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Leash-Free Dogs!.......2002-02-09
I live in Austin, TX and wanted to find out where I could take my dogs and let them really run. Well, not only did this guidebook tell me what areas allow leash-free dogs (and it turns out the Austin area has a lot more than I ever knew!), but it gave great anecdotal descriptions of the various trails, facilities, etc. I've taken the pups on four walks so far (I've had the book a month) based on recommendations in this book and the descriptions were dead on accurate.
For those who like dogs and Texas sites........1998-11-25
Dogs, Larry D. Hodge has concluded, are like American Express Cards. "Some people won't leave home without them," says the Mason free-lance writer. That's the idea behind Hodge's new book, "The Texas Dog Lover's Companion" (Foghorn Press, $20.95). Hodge has "the inside scoop on where to take your dog" in the Lone Star State. It's the seventh "Dog Lover's Companion" volume from the California publisher. Hodge, who writes about travel and the outdoors for a number of Texas publications, including the San Antonio Express-News, says a guide for dog lovers didn't initially set his tail to wagging. He writes in the book's introduction: "Traveling dogs are a common sight in Texas ... What's the big deal? In Texas we just tell the dog to get in the back of the truck with the kids." Editors at Foghorn Press pressed him. They wanted listings of Rover-friendly restaurants, festivals, hotels and motels. They wanted to know where pet owners can walk a dog without a leash. Hodge approaches the subject matter with humor and humility. To conduct research, Hodge traveled mostly with Sport, a Rhodesian Ridgeback/handsome stranger mix, and sometimes with Samantha, an Australian blue heeler mix. The author, who confesses to sneaking both dogs into a Corpus Christi motel that doesn't allow pets ("We spent the entire time keeping them quiet"), was "surprised at how many motels openly welcome dogs." At more than 600 pages, "The Texas Dog Lover's Companion" is well-researched. You can bet Hodge did his homework, ranking park areas by a system of paws - four paws being the, er, cat's meow. The lowest rating is a fire hydrant, or as Hodge writes, "That means the park is just worth a squat." Two parks in San Antonio got 31/2 paws - Martin Luther King Park and Southside Lions Park. The latter "is as good as it gets for a dog in Texas," Hodge says. Another South Texas favorite is Dwight D. Eisenhower Park. "It has great walking trails and great views of the San Antonio skyline," Hodge says. The biggest surprise in researching the book was "how many closet dog people are out there who keep a dog at their place of business all day ... everything from book stores to dress shops to restaurants to motels. "The minute I said something about doing a guide book for dogs they would turn and get real friendly," Hodge says. In all, the book lists more than 400 places to chow down, hundreds of places to stay the night and nearly 500 parks, beaches, forests and wildlife areas, as well as doggy do's and don'ts, safety tips, rules of dining etiquette and hints on avoiding pooper- scooper faux "paws." Plus, "The Texas Dog Lover's Companion" is illustrated with delightful cartoons by Phil Frank.
The best thing to happen to Texas dogs since Alpo.......1998-11-04
The carpet in the back of my sport utility vehicle is still full of coarse, reddish hair, and I'm in no hurry to clean it out. That's where Rosie, our six-year-old Golden Retriever, used to ride. We took her to parks and beaches when we could, which in retrospect was not anywhere near often enough. Rosie was part of our family. She was our first "child" and later, Deputy Mom and Big Sister to our daughter Hallie. Like all good dogs, for her the term "unconditional love" was redundant. Last summer, as Hallie played in our front yard, someone driving a blue pickup truck ran over Rosie when she ran out in the street. The person who did it--Hallie says it was a man (only in the sense of his gender)--kept driving. Rosie was left writhing on the pavement with a broken back. Using a blanket, Linda and I got her into my truck and rushed her to an emergency veterinary clinic. After looking at an X-ray, the vet said there was nothing we could do for her but put her down. So, with the wisdom that only sad hindsight brings, if you have a beloved family pet, do things with it as frequently as you can, while you can. And buy a copy of a book funny enough to dry the tears from my eyes when I think about Rosie and the kind of person who would hit a 75-pound dog and not stop, while a little girl watched: "The Texas Dog Lover's Companion" by Larry D. Hodge (Foghorn Press, 656 pages, $20.95). The book is the first-ever Texas travel guide for people with dogs. It lists places where dogs are welcome, rating them on a scale of a fireplug (suitable only for "dewatering" your dog) to one to four paws, depending on the dog-friendliness factor. A good book offers more than its title suggests, and "The Texas Dog Lover's Companion" is a good book. What makes it good is that Hodge has personalized it, crafting it as something of a Texas-only version of "Travels with Charlie." Unlike John Steinbeck, whose faithful canine companion was Charlie, Hodge traveled with two dogs, Sport and Samantha.
Hodge could have written a simple, to-the-point guidebook, but his Steinbeck-like opus is full of observation and insight into Texas as well as the human and canine condition. Writing about a park in Houston, for instance, he mentions that he went to a nearby branch library to re-read a passage from the classic novel, "Old Yeller," by the late Mason writer Fred Gipson. Hodge and his two dogs put 25,000 miles on his sport utility vehicle (Hodge says his Sport appreciates the fact that Detroit bestowed her name on a whole vehicular genre) in researching "The Texas Dog Lover's Companion." Following a 20-page, philosophy-filled introductory overview on traveling with dogs (and in which Sport and Samantha are brought on stage), Hodge covers the state region by region. He and his co-researchers sniffed their way across the state, checking parks, places to eat and sleep and even places where you can take your pet shopping. Hodge found most of Texas pretty accommodating when it comes to dogs, but it's clear that he didn't mind leaving Lubbock in his rearview mirror. "Unfortunately, for dogs there are few positives," Hodge writes of Lubbock. "Dogs must be leashed everywhere, and we could find few places that actually welcomed them. For dogs, anyway, Lubbock seems destined to remain a stop on the way to someplace better." One "someplace better," he wrote, is Amarillo. Hodge likes its climate and friendliness -- to people and their pooches. Hodge's guidebook is a sometimes funny and always entertaining and useful travel reference even if you aren't traveling with Rover. If a hotel, eating place or park won't accept dogs, who would want to go there anyway? As Hodge writes, "Texas is going to the dogs. And it's about time." Hodge's book is a delightful salute to Texas and to dogs, from Old Yeller to Sport, Samantha and -- in sentiment, to Rosie. "It's the land that brings out what's inside us," Hodge quotes one savvy Big Bend resident as saying about her corner of Texas. "There's a beauty and clarity I believe you find only in open spaces." And, Hodge adds, "in the eyes of a dog."
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The two most frequently-asked questions in the hobby are "What is it?" and "What's it worth?" This coin identification and price guide answers these questions for U.S., Canadian, and Mexican coins in one handy volume.
Collectors get the latest prices in up to eleven grades of condition for all three countries without having to buy an individual book for each country. Includes a jargon glossary and 13 introductory chapters covering the basics from grading to the Internet to what's popular. Five of the 13 introductory chapters are new in this edition. They cover profiting from the new dollar's second-year curse, soaring mint errors, striking gold on the Internet, bagging the state quarter limit and hot buys for 2002.
-Identify and evaluate every federally issued North American coin
-13 introductory chapters cover coin collecting basics
-Heavily illustrated with more than 45,000 updated prices
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Over 45,000 prices accompany an illustrated grading guide.......2001-12-08
David Harper edits 2002 North American Coins & Prices, which appears in its 11th updated edition to provide a comprehensive guide to US, Canadian and Mexican coins. Over 45,000 prices accompany an illustrated grading guide, tips to the latest 'hot buys' and collecting trends, and black and white photos of many of the coins.
Excellent Reference Guide for Prices.......2000-04-04
Comprehensive source of information on coin prices. Gives a good amount of info on coin background. Also provides useful information about coin collecting in general. It is short on historical details but overall an excellent guide and I recommend it highly.
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Canadian Coins 2000 (54th Edition) - The Charlton Standard Catalogue
W. K. Cross
Manufacturer: Charlton Pr
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Beloved for their beautiful pastel colors and their appealing fragrance, often enhanced by the hotter and more reliable summers of the U.S., English roses have been garden favorites for years. When he originated English roses, David Austin sought to combine the desirable flower forms and fragrance of old roses with the wide color range and repeat flowering of modern hybrids. To the delight of gardeners across the world, he was successful. Now, in his first book in more than ten years, Austin introduces 40 recently developed varieties in addition to 40 of his best-loved and time-tested favorites. Beautiful photographic portraits of each are complimented by notes on attributes, history, and special requirements for growing in the garden. Ideal for rose enthusiasts and gardeners.
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Love the roses...why didn't they show pictures of the bushes?.......2006-09-05
With all this talk (by David Austin) of breeding a more attractive flower on a more attractive shrub, why didn't he include a picture of a mature shrub of each rose he was talking about?
The book does have beautiful closeups of many, many, (I think 71) of his roses. And... there are pictures in the other sections of some of the rose bushes... but it could have been much more helpful if there were also a picture of each shrub, not just the close-up of the flower.
But not to be forgotton, other than the beautiful flowers and the missing shrubs, David Austin's history of the English roses, etc, makes for interesting and educational reading.
Disappointing.......2006-05-31
I love growing David Austin roses, reading about them and deciding which ones to add to my garden. I was disappointed with the quality of the paper and the printing has declined since the previous edition. I found it difficult to really see what a rose would look like in the garden when the backgrounds of the photos are all stark white.
After having this book out on my coffee table for three months and making notes to decide which roses to buy I noticed that the binding is starting to tear. I feel that stardardizing this edition took away the charm and beauty of the previous edition. ams
Not worth the money..........2006-03-26
As an avid collector of David Austin books and roses, I was very displeased with this over priced book. It's pretty much his older books just rehashed with a few more added roses. The quality of the photographs are not very impressive. The book just seems to photograph each rose by itself as opposed to a full bush. I was hoping for a lot better quality for the price I paid for this book.
For lovers of the English Rose.......2006-03-13
David Austin has again shown the English Rose to best advantage in this second book on the subject. The photography is superb, showing each named rose to best advantage both as single blossom and in landscaping. Besides updating the cultivars, adding those developed since his first book, he has included extensive material on cultivation, pruuning, and placement into garden settings. This book is a must for those who love the English Rose.
English Roses .......2006-02-23
I ordered this book to get an update on what is currently available on this subject in the garden market. This is a beautiful coffee table book. The full page color photos are well done. David Austin is The definitive expert in English Roses and their developement. This is a great reference book for folks who like this class of roses. Beside each photo is a detailed explanation of name selection, cultivation, and hybrid history information. Who doesn't like a rose which actually has real fragrance!!
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Die Einheimische Religion Japans: Teil Synkretistische Lehren Und Religiose Entwicklungen Von Der Kamkura - Bis Zum Beginn Der Edo-Zeit (Handbuch Der Orientalistik ... Abteilung, Japan, 4, Religionen, 1.-2)
Nelly Naumann
Manufacturer: Brill Academic Publishers
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ASIN: 9004101780 |
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This second volume of the history of the native religious concepts of Japan covers the period of ca. 1200 to 1600, a time that was characterized by amalgamation with Buddhist ideas to such a degree that no native concept remained untouched. As in her first volume, here too the author tries to give a picture of all manifestations containing a religious component pertaining to native concepts while Buddhism is touched upon only as far as necessary in regard to syncretism. Following the specific character of these components the present volume is divided into three parts: the theological speculation due to syncretism; religious concepts found in literature, especially in legends; and the concrete manifestation of religious concepts in folk-customs and in daily life.
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Terry Winters Prints 1982-1998: A Catalogue Raisonne
Terry Winters ,
Nancy Sojka ,
Nancy Watson Barr , and
Richard H. Axsom
Manufacturer: Hudson Hills Press
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ASIN: 0895581515 |
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Terry Winters, a native of Brooklyn, is one of the leading painters and printmakers of his generation.
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Tell Them We Are Rising: A Memoir of Faith in Education
Ruth Wright Hayre , and
Alexis Moore
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