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In 1321, the King's favorite, Hugh Despenser, is using his position to steal land and wealth from the other lords. His rapacity has divided the nation, and civil war looms. In Tiverton, rape and murder have unsettled the town, which is preparing for the feast of St. Giles; Philip Dyne has confessed and claimed sanctuary in St. Peter's church. Sir Baldwin Furnshill, Keeper of the King's Peace, and Bailiff Simon Puttock, arrive at Lord Hugh de Courtenay's castle at Tiverton for the feast. When a messenger arrives calling for the coroner, Baldwin and Simon accompany him to view the body of Sir Gilbert of Carlisle, Despenser's ambassador to Lord Hugh. Not far off lies a second corpse—the decapitated figure of Dyne. When Baldwin and Simon are themselves viciously attacked, they know that a sinister force is at large, someone with a powerful motive to kill. But there are so many suspects.
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Jecks.......2006-11-03
Michael needs to write faster so his audience can enjoy more of his good work.
More Murder and Mystery .......2006-08-21
Michael Jecks gave up a career in the computer industry when he began writing the internationally successful Templar series. Well all I can say is the Computer Industries loss is the reader's gain. He has now written about a score of the Knights Templar mystery books featuring Sir Baldwin de Furnshill and Bailiff Simon Puttock and there are more to follow. Michael's books are full of intrigue and mystery and they are particularly well researched. Mr. Jecks lives in the area he writes about and I am sure this must assist him a great deal with his background research.
This is the ninth in this series of books and Michael Jecks is managing to maintain the high standard with all of them. In this books Sir Baldwin, Keeper of the King's Peace and his friend, Bailiff Simon Puttock those attending the midsummer feast at Lord Hugh's castle in Tiverton.
Trouble is brewing with Hugh Despenser the corrupt favourite of Edward II starting to attract many of the nobles to his cause and threatening civil war. Sir Gilbert de Carlisle, Despenser's ambassador to Sir Hugh is murdered while he is escorting a chest of gold to the king. Meanwhile the head and body of an outlaw called Philip Dyne are found nearby. The coroner states that Dyne killed Sir Gilbert and then two upright citizens beheaded Dyne as he was trying to escape. Sir Baldwin and Simon do not believe that the murder can be as simple as the coroner thinks it is.
the Traitor of St. Giles.......2000-12-16
Another chilling tale of murder and mayhem in the medieval West Country mystery series featuring the Keeper of the King's Peace, Sir Baldwin Furnshill, and Bailiff Simon Puttock. This time political affairs of the country frame the mystery.
Edward II's favourite, Hugh Despenser, has been using his favoured position to steal and intimidate. The Marcher lords, tired and fed up with Despenser's corruption, have risen up in arms and declared Despenser to be an enemy of the King. They then marched all the way to London to see the King and demand that he exile the entire Despenser family. Despenser's allies and enemies alike not immediately involved with the Marcher lords actions have all been monitoring the situation. With whom should they throw their lot? This is what brings Sir Gilbert of Carlisle, a former Knight Templar, now one of Despenser's men, to Tiverton. He's not sure of what he should do: whether he should remain loyal to Despenser and probably face exile in some foreign land, or if he should offer his loyalties to another lord. To this end he decides to sound out Lord Hugh de Courtenay at Tiverton, to see if he will throw his lot with Despenser or with Despenser's enemies; and also to ask his opinion on what de Courtenay thinks will happen.
However not everyone's mind is on the political goings on of the land. In Tiverton, the rape and murder of Joan Carter has unsettled everyone's peace of mind. Her murderer is believed to be Philip Dyne, who managed to escape the posse and seek sanctuary within the church. As a self confessed felon, he must now promise to leave England, never to return, or else forfeit his life. Joan's family, bent on revenge and seeking their own brand of justice, are swift to follow Dyne as he makes his way down the highway out of England.
Meanwhile, Sir High de Courtenay is holding a feast at his castle in Tiverton, and has invited all his men to the celebration. This brings Sir Baldwin and his wife Jeanne, as well Simon Puttock to Tiverton. During the feast, news of a grissily find sends Baldwin, Simon and the somewhat corrupt Coroner, into the forest to investigate. There they find the badly beaten and decapitated body of Philip Dyne, as well the body of Sir Gilbert (he had been swiftly, and cleanly killed with a single stroke of a sword) and that of one of his hunting dogs (also killed with a sword stroke). The Coroner keen to wrap things up swiftly, and hoping to curry favour with those in more powerful positions, decides that Dyne murdered Sir Gilbert, and was in turn executed by members of Joan's family. This would make Dyne's execution legal, as he had committed a further crime by killing Sir Gilbert. Joan's family agree to back the Coroner's theory. However Sir Baldwin is incensed. He wants justice for his fellow Templar, and cannot see how Dyne could have successfully murdered a man trained a combat and yet fall victim to the blade of a couple of fat merchants! To him the whole story is preposterous! And so Sir Baldwin, ably assissited by Simon Puttock starts poking around in Tiverton, hoping to uncover the truth of what really happened.
This series keeps getting better and better. And this latest mystery is quite the page turner! With each new person Baldwin and Simon interview, new evidence comes to light that paints quite a different picture. The novel rich in historical detail -- the dilemma that many faced whether to support their King thereby also supporting the corrupt and avaricious Despensers, or to support those against the Despensers and thereby opposing their annointed King -- is deftly related. At the same time, the book also paints quite a vivid picture of daily life in 14th century England.
A rich and complex mystery that truly does deserve an excellent rating.
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The Traitor of St. Giles
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Sekenre: The Book Of The Sorcerer
Darrell Schweitzer
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- Eating for acid reflux: A Handbook and cookbook for those with hearthburn
- GERD sufferers unite!
- Eating for Acid Reflux
- Excellent!
- Disappointing recipe section
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Eating for Acid Reflux: A Handbook and Cookbook for Those with Heartburn
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ASIN: 1569244928 |
Book Description
Gastroesophageal reflux disease—a digestive condition characterized by a surplus of gastric acid that backs up into the esophagus and damages fragile tissues—causes burning pain, nausea, and vomiting for millions of people each day. Now, in Eating for Acid Reflux, authors and fellow acid reflux sufferers Jill Sklar and Annabel Cohen offer an invaluable resource for all those seeking relief from acid reflux symptoms. Split into two user-friendly sections, Eating for Acid Reflux first provides essential information on the nature of the condition, mainstream and alternative therapies, essential lifestyle modifications, personal stories from others with the condition, and much more. The next section offers over 100 healthy, tasty, low-fat, low-acid recipes, ranging from American culinary favorites to exotic Thai, Mexican, and Italian dishes, and suggests simple substitutes for seemingly forbidden foods such as desserts and salad dressing. Complete with an extensive resource section, Eating for Acid Reflux is perfect for everyone newly diagnosed with acid reflux as well as for those who have struggled with the condition for years and are seeking new tips and diet ideas.
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Eating for acid reflux: A Handbook and cookbook for those with hearthburn.......2007-01-17
Very helpful in understanding what acid reflux is and what I was able to eat
GERD sufferers unite!.......2006-11-05
This book has good information and decent menu ideas. Not too much that I didn't already know.
Recommended to GERD sufferers.
Eating for Acid Reflux.......2006-06-26
Good information on acid reflux. Many of the recipes had ingredients that people with acid reflux can't use....like tomato paste with (as tolerated) in the recipe. I found only six recipes for my family.
Excellent!.......2005-10-09
I love this book, it gives you everything you need to know about GERD, and the food in the cookbook is delicious!! I reccomend this book to all GERD suffers out there!!
Disappointing recipe section.......2004-04-20
Excellent background information on the disease. One of the most complete descriptions and reasons why certain foods cause problems. However, I was very disappointed with the recipe section. I was expecting recipes for dishes that did not include foods that can cause heartburn. Instead, there were very common recipes, many containing several ingredients that GERD suffers should avoid, with instructions such as "if you have problems with onions, leave it out..." How helpful is that, really!?
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Excellent!.......2002-01-05
This book is absolutely brilliant for Ghanaians who have never lived in Ghana or who no longer live at home and want all mum's recipes and more in one easy to follow guide!!
Thank God Someone Thought to Write This Book!.......2000-05-17
I am married to a man who happens to be from ghana. We live here in the U.S. It is very hard to cook at times because i usually end up cooking the same things over and over again. Although I can cook some dishes from Ghana, there was so much more that I knew of, but never knew the recipe for. I wanted to be able to cook more than just a couple of dishes from Ghana, so I searched for a book like this. I could have asked family memebers, but there is a great language barrier, which made that attempt useless. Now that I have this book, it has helped me to make my husband feel like he's "back home" in his mom's kitchen. Had I done it on my own, it would have took me years to get these authentic recipes, but thanks to Mr. Oto and his wife, I could probably teach my husband a thing or two!
Mrs. Fenuku
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An exploration of Tai Chi as it relates to riding and to developing a mind-body connection both on and off the horse.
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Improve your seat........2005-11-11
Great book to help with your seat and "feel" for riding.
Highly recommended for students and instructors of any discipline.
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-The official manual endorsed and approved by the Association of British Riding Schools
-For those studying for teaching examinations, riding teachers, and the would-be ride
-Covers all aspects of teaching, with emphasis on safety for both horses and riders A comprehensive, straightforward approach to the primary elements of first-class riding instruction, this guide is the only official manual endorsed and approved by the Association of British Riding Schools.
Readers will find information on the basics of teaching riding, including dealing with the horse, instructor, rider, the riding school, as well as advice on the suitability and safety regulations for each.
The authors also provide the essentials behind the equipment required to be able to teach; advice on the correct use and fitting of saddles, clothing, whips, and lunging equipment; and tips for the teaching of children, nervous riders, and disabled and handicapped riders.
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An elegantly written appraisal of classical riding by a highly respected equestrian author, enhanced with 50 superb color photos.
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Inspiring, Elegant, Thoughtful........2005-04-01
As a starting rider, this book set the tone for how I would like to approach the (if I may be so bold) 'philosophy of riding':
* Care for the horse-man relationship
* Develop mastery of self
* Listen to (and learn from) the horse
* Respect the process and the history
* and more..
Granted, there are many pieces of advice I'm not ready for (specifics on Cavaletti riding and so on). And other books have been more practical (for my level) with the how-tos.
But no other book has touched me so deeply with the why-tos.
Definitively not for beginners.......2004-08-27
I know pretty well how to ride a horse. I can ride any horse in any saddle and make it go at the exactly the pace I want. I can even do a little of fancy stuff all the way to making the horse lie in the ground and get back up without dismounting. I also know that to a dressage expert, a ten-year-experience-rider "does not know the first thing about riding a horse". This might not be a bad book; it might even be a great one. But for somebody hoping for an introduction to dressage it is a disaster. You look at a picture as it explains the x, y and z attributes of horse and rider while x, y and z remain a mystery to you. Do not buy this book if you do not have ample experience in dressage. It will be like reading a book written in Chinese.
Dressage Mentor.......2003-07-18
Reading this book is like listening to the wisdom of an incredibly articulate and accomplished trainer! The author gives you the "road map" toward a clearer understanding of the art of Dressage. It has given me a much better understanding of my horse, and of what we are accomplishing together. The illustrations are so inspiring, and the entire book is a joy to read as well!
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A comprehensive, straightforward approach to the primary elements upon which all first-class riding instruction depends. All aspects of teaching are covered, with suggested guidelines for every age and ability. Teaching philosophy, practical observations and tips, all based on years of practical experience, are included throughout.
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A good book for a budding instructor.......2004-02-02
This manual for the most part, lays down rudimentary knowledge about teaching riding. Its a good source of information for someone hoping to become an instructor, and would even be good reading for someone who just started riding (to clarify questions).
It has details on different types of courses for different students, rider safety, and covers student progression up to the beginner/intermediate level.
For someone who has moderate experience as an instructor, it may be redundant information but its still very usefull as a reference, and will clear up any small teaching obstacles that you may have with your younger students.
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Principios de la equitacion/ Principles of Horseback Riding
Federacion Ecuestre Alemana
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Originally published in France 1854 then translated into English in 1919 by John Swire. The author's methods are simple and practical. He treats a horse like a human being; he maintains that the rider can only influence his mount by placing it in such a position that the movement desired is the only possible one, and then stimulating it; the placing being made easy by specially graduated exercises which supple the horse's will as well as his muscles. Contents include: New method of giving the Rider a good Seat. - Control and Distribution of Energy. - The Suppling Exercises. - Suppling the Hindquarters. - The Use of the Horse's Energy by the Rider. - Concentration of the Horse's Energy by the Rider. - The Canter. - Jumping. - The Piaffer. - Scheme of Work. A Concise Explanation of the Method by means of Question and Answer. . Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. Home Farm Books are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.
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Missing illustrations -- Plate V, Plate VI, etc........2006-12-31
I lost my hardback copy of this book in a cross-country relocation some years ago, so I was glad to see it in print again. However, the copy I got from this Amazon page (ISBN 978-1-84664-134-3) is missing some of the illustrations -- notably all the illustrations between page 29 and page 79. Put another way, Plate IV is in this volume, but Plate V, Plate VI, Plate VII etc. are not. If you're horsing around, by all means read Baucher, but don't buy this edition of Baucher's book.
Essential Reading.......2006-11-27
I think this book should go into the Essential category on any horse persons reading list if they are at all interested in Dressage. Baucher is considered one of the fathers of dressage. This book is a simple and quick read. While vague on certain points I wonder if it is more a matter of having been lost in translation, than truly poor writing. Baucher is still considered one of the top masters of classical dressage, and he certainly conveys confidence and ease in his book on the handling and training of the horses.
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Here are thorough and detailed instructions for training the driver and horse, from choosing and fitting harness, to driving safely on roads. All types of turnouts are included, from singles, unicorns, tandems, and randems to four- and six-in hands.
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From the Coffin sets of the 1870s to the Princess phones of the 1960s and beyond, this book explores the technology and the history of the telephone. Because the Bell Company was the "sole source" for much telephone technology until very recently, much of the public access to this information has been quite limited. This definitive work will end much uncertainty by providing a vast amount of information never before published. Design changes are carefully chronicled with 350 color photographs. Here is detailed information which will help identify a piece and will take the guess work out of dating equipment. For those who are restoring a telephone and would like to ensure its historical accuracy, this book will make it easy to match pieces correctly.
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Great photos!.......1996-08-15
Limited to the Bell Telephones, but has historical information as well as lots of color photographs. Presented in a time-line format beginning in 1868 through 1983. Includes some schematics and old advertisements. Major drawback is that it has no index
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The Ortho Home Gardener's Problem Solver Book Here are descriptions and remedies for hundreds of horticultural problems encountered by the home gardener. Drawn from the Ortho Problem Solver book. Full color. Soft cover.
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The Hope of Glory: Education and Exhortation in the Epistle to the Colossians (Supplements to Novum Testamentum)
Walter T. Wilson
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From Mission to Metropolis: Cupeno Indian Women in Los Angeles
Diana Meyers Bahr
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