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Wholly unsatisfying!.......2006-08-16
I made myself wait two days before writing this review hoping that I would be able to view this book in a better light but it is just not going to happen. I had originally read the only other review for Murder at Shots Hall before purchasing it and expected that it would be just the perfect cozy mystery which I love so much. I find that I am going in the polar opposite direction from the other reviewer.
This book was originally published as Green December Fills the Graveyard but the title has been changed by Rue Morgue Vintage Press to better define the book within the mystery genre. (For anyone interested in the second Sarsfield mystery it was published as A Dinner for None in Britain and as A Party for Lawty in the U.S. Rue Morgue has retitled that selection as Murder at Beechlands. Just a little information so you will not accidently buy the same book multiple times.)
I did not like this book. I am very irritated with myself because I even finished it but I wanted to see if I had spotted the murderer. I'm also sorry to say that I had but not the reasoning behind that character being guilty. I thought I would scream if I read one more time that Flik was lovely, just lovely, so lovely, really lovely, a lovely woman. Why was she lovely? Surely the author saw something in her imagination which made Flik lovely. Her hair, her eyes, her skin, her figure, her hands, her feet??? What, what, what??? We are just told ad nauseam how lovely she is. And that every man "fell" for her. Once again, why? This story all takes place over a very short time, a matter of days, and every single night the fog came down so that no movement could be seen, so thick that it actually dripped off people. This village was six miles from the sea and yet the salt in the fog stung skin and eyes. Really? Now that's a long way for salt spray to travel. But of course I'm forgetting. Every night these poor people had to endure gale force winds (just to make it more interesting).
This book is so full of stupidity that I could spend all day trying to relate it all. Several examples: (1) The SCOTLAND YARD INSPECTOR told the constable left on the premesis to take his boots off and walk around outside in his socks at about 2:00 am (in the mud, rain and howling wind) so that he would not wake Flik up, she needed her rest! (2)The doctor (who had lived within a three mile radius of Flik for many years but had never met her until the first murder) actually almost balked against going to check up on a newborn infant whose parents thought he was dying because he wanted to go check up on Flik. (3)A broom comes flying out of the air and manages to hit a police constable smack on the head while he is wallowing in the mud (again during all that howling wind and rain) in the middle of the night, in the middle of a muddy road but nobody can figure out where the broom came from and don't even really believe that it happened. I'm telling you, my list could just go on and on.
When push came to shove, Flik was hiding two "dreadful" secrets which she could never allow to be revealed and so was willing to go to prison for murders she had not committed. When the secrets were revealed they were pure piffle! Nobody cared. It's for sure that I didn't.
Detective Sergeant Arnoldson was a truly abhorrent character. So much so that it made no sense for the powers-that-be to allow him to stay on the police force. He had propositioned Flik several years previously for "special favors" after he rescued her from her burning bedroom after a bomb struck Shots Hall during an air raid. (He spotted a military man's mess kit beneath her bed.) She had turned him down and he was resentful and liked to gossip about her and insinuate that she was not a "nice" lady. I got sick and tired of hearing about his red, sweaty face and his wet lips. He also broke the law in his treatment of Flik during the murder investigation and yet his superiors put up with him. Once again, my perennial question is WHY?
Well, now I've vented my spleen and I feel somewhat better. If you still want to buy this book after reading my rants, go right ahead. I bought the book based on one 5 star rating. Now you have an entirely different assessment. Happy decision making!
A fascinating read from an underrated author.......2003-11-06
Maureen Sarsfield published three novels, two of them mysteries featuring Lane Parry, an Inspector with Scotland Yard, in the 1940's. Both were reprinted in the United States, which was fairly notable for the time. Then Sarsfield disappeared from the public eye, until the Rue Morgue Press decided to bring them her books back to the mystery reading audience.
Murder at Shots Hall introduces the reader to Inspector Lane Parry, who is called upon when there is a murder in Shotshall, which is the name of both the village and its manor house. We are introduced to the lovely and inscrutable Flikka Ashley, who is living at Shots Hall with her down-to-earth Aunt Bee Chattock. When their housekeeper Molly Pritchard is found poisoned, the horrible Detective Sergeant Arnoldson immediately assumes that Flik is the murderess. Fortunately for Flik, there are several gentlemen in the village who worship her from afar, which comes in very handy when the bodies start piling up and the evidence points to her as the probable suspect. The village doctor, Abbot, is one of her admirers, and knocks himself out seeing to her safety even as his duties exhaust him. There is still a doubt in his mind, which drives him wild:
"Abbot said nothing, thinking she was all dressed up int hat lovely wool dress not to be grilled but to kill. It was the color of her hair, and very tight in the waist, and plain. She'd a fancy for Parry, all right, and Parry, might the devil take him, wouldn't hesitate to hang her if needs be. Then, less unjustly, he decided it was all pretty bloody for Parry, unless he was unmoved by her loveliness, which seemed impossible, even for a policeman."
The tone of Murder at Shots Hall is what sets it apart from so many of today's stories. It is a story Hitchcock would have loved...all moody and surreal. The characters, who are well drawn and each desperate in their own right, are constantly having to battle wretched weather to get where they are going, which is usually to the scene of another murder. Nothing is what it seems, and the ending is delightfully twisted. But when one thinks about it, it all makes perfect sense. Those are the elements of a wonderful cozy. Too bad Sarsfield didn't write more...she was definitely on a par with Agatha Christie. Thanks to the Rue Morgue Press for resurrecting this little gem. A fascinating read from an underrated author.
Shelley Glodowski
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Sean and Bronwyn have loved one another since grammar school. Believing Sean isn't good enough for their child, Bronwyn's parents will do everything in their power to keep them apart, including spiriting Bronwyn off to a secluded convent in Ireland. But Sean isn't entirely human. Born of an Earthly mother and implanted with an alien parasite that makes it possible for him to shape-shift into a wolf-like creature, the young man is far more than Bronwyn's parents counted on. Determined to be reunited with the woman he loves, Sean will do what is necessary to have her in his arms once again. From the mists of time and space, another creature lies in wait, eager to steal Bronwyn from Sean. Danyon Hart is a NightWind, an immortal created to aid women in their times of despair. He has heard Bronwyn's lonely cries and has come from the far reaches of the megaverse to claim her. Fighting to get back to one another, the lovers must strive against a brutal evil that is dogging their every footstep.
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Bronwyn McGregor has known the depths of heartache. Having lost the man she'd loved since childhood and the child their great love created, she has thrown herself into her work as a psychologist, determined to help those who cannot help themselves. The last thing on her mind is finding romance among the criminally insane at Baybridge Sanitarium. From a seething cauldron of evil, Viraidan Cree was created in the frigid winds of space. Dredged up from a bog in the wilds of Ireland where he has spent centuries of unlife, he is a Reaper, a warrior among warriors, a being so lethal, so dangerous he cannot be controlled. Yet lurking within the reborn warrior is the spirit of a dead man whose love has survived against all odds. Given the job to secure the safety of those who work at Baybridge, Cree takes one look at Bronwyn and vows to make her his own. But the NightWind Danyon Hart is listening to the Reaper's deep desires. He too has his sights set on Bronwyn and will allow no one to get in his way…especially not a Reaper! Note: We recommend reading BlackWind: Sean and Bronwyn before reading BlackWind: Viraiden and Bronwyn.
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Martin Korey, skipper of the destroyer, Moerder, on learning that a Japanese pilot killed his son at Pearl Harbor, goes on a vengeance cruise to make Iwamoto answer for his crimes.
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BlackWind
Charlotte Boyett-Compo
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Not of this world but part of hers, they would wage a desperate battle to win her hand...
Torn apart by their parents and destiny, Bronwyn McGregor and Sean Cullin face insurmountable odds to find a life together. But despite his desire to be with Bronnie, Sean learns he is a Reaper, an entity that must consume human blood to survive, and fate deals him a cruel, horrifying blow. In her misery over circumstances beyond her ability to control, Bronnie unwittingly summons a Nightwind, an ancient, shapeshifting demon, bound to her by grief and history.
In the end, who will win the heart of Bronwyn McGregor: The Reaper or the NightWind?
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MIDWEST BOOK REVIEW.......2003-05-12
Have you ever felt a breeze run across the nap of your neck but there was no wind? Have you ever seen something out of the corner of your eye, but no one was there? Perhaps it was the Nightwind or one of the other creatures that share our world. Don't believe it? You may after you read Charlotte Boyett-Compo's BlackWind.
The author takes you into the world of the supernatural in this outstanding adventure. Allowing you to share in the life of a little girl and a little boy who were destined to become one.The author takes you through their years of growth and you see the joining of their souls. However dark forces will never allow this unity to be complete, not in the way at first you hope it would be.
Bronwyn and Sean pledge their love to one another, but Bronwyn does not know that Sean is a Reaper; nor does she know the part her heritage plays in drawing his enemy, the Nightwind.
This marvelous novel weaves in and out using the paranormal, demonology and witchcraft. Her description of the characters brings them to life before your eyes and at times you are routing for them to win, even though they could only be described as monsters. It takes a very good writer to achieve this goal.
I will not [fool] you, this is not a short read, and it is one you will want to have time to truly devour. To try and tell you the storyline would never bring justice to this work. Trust me, if you like the unusual mixed with mystery and seared with love, this is the novel for you. Good read! Well worth your time!
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Parents Do Make a Difference: How to Raise Kids with Solid Character, Strong Minds, and Caring Hearts (The Jossey-Bass Psychology Series)
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In 1998, a fierce debate was sparked by Judith Rich Harris's The Nurture Assumption: Why Children Turn Out the Way They Do: Parents Matter Less Than You Think and Peers Matter More, a fairly scholarly book that posited, as clearly indicated by the subhead, the radical theory that children are more influenced by peers and siblings than they are by their parents. Parents Do Make a Difference, by Michele Borba, Ed.D., has clearly been marketed as a rebuttal. The title alone is a kind of bolster to parents' sagging self-esteem.
Once you open the book, though, it's just as clear that, marketing aside, the book was not actually written as part of the parents vs. peers debate, which it has absolutely nothing to do with. Nor is it a scholarly work, in the vein of Harris's book. The original title of this book was probably something like "The Eight Skills of Raising Successful Children." These simple skills, which Borba (author of 36 other educational publications) has researched and workshopped across the country, then implemented in the curriculum of three elementary schools, are commonsensical, feel-good affirmations for parents and kids. Borba uses lots of lists: the aforementioned eight skills, "four steps to developing positive self-beliefs," "four steps to enhancing social competence," and so on. The "success tips" and affirmations are pretty straightforward, as with this suggested "pillowgram": "Slip a message under your child's pillow. 'Kevin, I loved looking at your drawings today. You are so artistic! Sleep tight! Love, Dad.'" These are fine, basic self-esteem builders; unfortunately, they can sometimes veer too much on the cloying side. But for parents who want to help their children develop the eight skills (self-confidence, communication, getting along, perseverance, self-awareness, problem solving, goal setting, and caring), it should be of significant help.
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For Teachers and Parents of Children to Age 12
Finally, a book that shows you how to teach kids the eight indispensable skills-self-confidence, self-awareness, communication, problem solving, getting along, goal setting, perseverance, and empathy-they'll need for living confident, happy, and productive lives. Filled with step-by-step advice, practical ideas, and real-life examples, Parents Do Make a Difference puts field-tested tools into the hands of every parent and teacher who wants their children to succeed.
"The fact is this may well be the only book you'll ever need on raising great children."--from the Foreword by Jack Canfield, coauthor of Chicken Soup for the Soul
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A Must Have.......2007-07-26
I have bought tons of books over the years many were good some not so much this is one of the only books I have kept and always go back to for advice and ideas. This book is a must have for all parents
All Diamonds In The Rough Need Polishing.......2001-08-23
This book is one of the gems -- a diamond in the rough -- on parenting. Written in simple language, it's the "basic course" on "HOW TO RAISE KIDS WITH SOLID CHARACTER, STRONG MINDS, AND CARING HEARTS". So read, use, and understand. Hmm. Understand? What do you do when the kids ask, "WHY?"! Hmm. You'll need a book that makes you understand -- in simple language -- the philosophy of WHY character counts, of right and wrong, of good and evil, of moral and immoral, and of ethical and unethical. The school that exists to teach the "advanced course" in "HOW TO RAISE KIDS WITH SOLID CHARACTER, STRONG, MINDS, AND CARING HEARTS" is West Point. The only book that explains the philosophy behind all the "WHYS" -- in simple language -- is the book titled "WEST POINT", by Norman Thomas Remick. It's THE companion book for all how-to books and "courses", basic or advanced, on parenting and character. It will become kind of an encyclopedia that you can refer to for explaining "WHY?" to your kids. And it will give Borba's diamond in the rough its required polish.
All Diamonds In The Rough Need Polishing.......2001-08-23
This book is one of the gems -- a diamond in the rough -- on parenting. Written in simple language, it's the "basic course" on "HOW TO RAISE KIDS WITH SOLID CHARACTER, STRONG MINDS, AND CARING HEARTS". So read, use, and understand. Hmm. Understand? What do you do when the kids ask, "WHY?"! Hmm. You'll need a book that makes you understand -- in simple language -- the philosophy of WHY character counts, of right and wrong, of good and evil, of moral and immoral, and of ethical and unethical. The school that exists to teach the "advanced course" in "HOW TO RAISE KIDS WITH SOLID CHARACTER, STRONG, MINDS, AND CARING HEARTS" is West Point. The only book that explains the philosophy behind all the "WHYS" -- in simple language -- is the book titled "WEST POINT", by Norman Thomas Remick. It's THE companion book for all how-to books and "courses", basic or advanced, on parenting and character. It will become kind of an encyclopedia that you can refer to for explaining "WHY?" to your kids. And it will give Borba's diamond in the rough its required polish.
More Than A Book... It's A Handbook.......2001-01-22
Parents Do Make a Difference is more than a book, it's a handbook. Dr. Borba uses extensive use of checklists, exercises, helpful suggestions and real life examples to help parents teach the skills of personal, emotional and motivational success to their children.
In this book, Dr. Borba has woven personal experiences, and sometimes complex behavioral theories, into messages that are clear and comprehensive for all parents.
Readers will appreciate the practicality of the author's approach. For example, Dr. Borba points out, early in the book, that family conditions help nurture the self-esteem of children. Meaning, all of the exercise and tips in this book may be meaningless if the parent doesn't have the ability to authentically mirror the behaviors they are attempting to teach their children.
To assist in further action for parents, she has also included several resources (books, videos, and web sites) at the end of each chapter. ...
Practical and fun!.......2000-04-18
Parenting is hard enough without having to spend all my time trying to figure out the latest greatest parenting book! Parents Do Make A Difference is exceptional and I truly believe it has all the elements a parent needs to overcome all the difficulties we encounter raising kids. Dr. Borba's book is so practical, and I loved the stories used to illustrate her premise. I highly recommend this book to anyone who is looking for the right answers, not the best theories!
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Culinary fads come and go, but the classic dishes of French cooking are, with any luck, forever. From coq au vin and bouillabaisse to cassoulet and boeuf Bourguignonne, these wonderful plates form the backbone of a great cuisine--perhaps the world's greatest. Saveur Cooks Authentic French, compiled by the editors of the eponymous food magazine, offers vivid testament, in words and pictures, to this huge achievement and the traditions that define it. Even cooks who think they've seen enough of these recipes will welcome the Saveur collection, which provides particularly good examples. Those just beginning to discover French cooking will want the book for its approachable, well-edited selection.
Arranged by courses or food types, from hors d'oeuvres through desserts, the book presents 125 authentic regional recipes. In addition to the above-mentioned dishes, readers will find recipes for other beloved standards, such as soupe a l'oignon gratinée, confit de canard, and soufflé au chocolat; they'll also discover superb less-familiar dishes including cotriade (Breton seafood in broth), volaille fermière au vinaigre (farmhouse vinegar chicken from Alsace) and épaule d'agneau à la Catalane (Catalan-style shoulder of lamb). A chapter devoted to foie gras, frogs' legs, snails, and truffles is a particular pleasure, and will inspire readers to produce (with a cooperative pocketbook) such delights as seared foie gras with green grapes. With informative sidebars that place the dishes in context and more than 400 color photos, the book is a complete evocation of its rich subject as well as a working kitchen companion. --Arthur Boehm
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Saveur Cooks Authentic French is the triumphant follow-up to the highly acclaimed Saveur Cooks Authentic American. After years of so-called fusion food, tastes have come back to the pure and classic and nothing exemplifies this trend better than the renewed interest in traditional French cuisine. From their very first issue, the editors at Saveur magazine have shared their passion for French food and wine, describing the vivid immediacy of real French cooking in loving detail. Now they take readers off the beaten track and into the kitchens of France to taste the true Mediterranean flavors of Provence, sample the unique farmhouse cooking of Brittany, savor the sumptuous cuisines of Alsace and Burgundy, and discover many more inspiring regional cuisines. Whether interviewing a cheesemaker or accompanying a truffle hunter on his secret rounds, Saveur's editors capture the authentic essence of French food and culture. Featuring award-winning food writing and stunning color photography, Saveur Cooks Authentic French is an unforgettable tour through the abundant culinary glories of France.
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Love this cookbook.......2005-08-08
This is our favorite French cookbook not only because of its great recipes but also because it gives you the story behind the recipe. For example, how did a French family end up creating a first class dessert called Tarte Tatin?
excellent book.......2003-08-03
I am professional chef and go thru tons of books in a year. This is one of the few I keep.
Ooolala I love it!.......2002-06-29
Everything about this book is delicious! From the stories, to the photographs and art direction, to the quality of stock on which it's printed, to finally the recipes. I couldn't get enough of it. It takes a dish and makes it more than just ingredients. You learn about people and places and events that are also a part of the recipe. It's so much more than just a cookbook.
Authentic French A Big Hit, 3 Receipes Family Success!.......2002-01-07
I have "worked" to identify in the book and bring forth three receipes with complete detail without alterations to the table. I have had unconditional success with my Family, my most honest critics!
Let's be honest folks........2001-06-06
1. Probably the best cooking in the world is now done in the US. The most money, the most flexibility, the best ingredients, the most time. 2. This is a great picture book
3.These may be classic french recipes, but it ain't going to turn your crank.
4. The recipes are boring.
I hate to be boring and aggresive, but Charlie Trotter, Emeril Lagasse,Miller from the Coyote Cafe, Ming Psai, are more creative than any chefs in the world.
Sorry.
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Horse lovers everywhere know that there is much we can learn by watching and caring for horses. Whether blazing new trails, pulling a load, hurdling obstacles, or savoring a day in the meadow, horses of all sizes and colors have lessons to teach. In this companion book to the successful What Dogs Teach Us and What Cats Teach Us, Droomgoole's insight and humor are paired with delightful photos, culminating in a book that reminds us of what is meaningful in our lives.
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God's Creation is Beautiful!.......2007-04-06
This book reflects how creative and unfathomable our Creator God in Heaven really is! The fact that all living creatures have the same Creator God shows how intrinsically and uniquely designed each species is to clearly represent itself.
As humans (we're not animals - Thank God!:), this book represents the fact that we are able to read, think, reason, feel, make intellectual decisions, love and be loved. Animals, on the other hand, can only represent themselves in the station of life they have been created for - they are the handiwork of our imaginative God who allows animals to be blessings which we may thoroughly enjoy and appreciate.
Saturate yourself with the sweet sentiments of this endearing book...take a quiet moment to reflect on what the pages represent. A picture is worth a thousand words. Allow God to reveal Himself through His Creation just as He promises He will in Romans chapter 1 (take a look at the Holy Bible) and be renewed by the goodness He has toward us! Enjoy...
What Horses Teach Us.......2003-11-21
The previous reviewer who said the book had no content...was just pictures is definately off base with their evaluation. The disappointed reviewer was probably expecting one of those horse psychology books. Yes, there are mostly just pictures, but they are wonderful, humerous affirmations of animal behaviour from which we as human animals can be reminded of our own wisdom and folly and our connection to the animal kingdom and the oneness of all living things. The pictures make you wonder how long the photographer sat around waiting for the animal to do that. And the lessons and commentary for the pictures fit perfectly. I love all the books in this series..What Cats, Dogs, Horses, etc. Can Teach Us, and highly recommend them. They make wonderful gifts for animal lovers and are great to have handy to pick up for a good chuckle or a warm fuzzy emotional pick me up.
What Horses Teach Us.......2003-02-05
There is no content. It's just pictures with captions. I want to return it, but when I try on line, it tells me the book is not returnable. I just received it yesterday.
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What Horses Teach Us 2004 Calendar: Life's Lessons Learned from Our Equine Friends
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The What Horses Teach Us 2005 Calendar will delight all that are enthralled by equine beauty, majesty, history and romanticism. This calendar features twelve full color beautiful photos from horses in the wild to horses at work.
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Horse lovers everywhere know that there is much we can learn by watching and caring for horses. This calendar and book by the same name are charming guides to life's lessons from the unassuming viewpoint of our equine companions.
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Passing the Peace: Accounting Book for Kids
Diane Brookes
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If you consider yourself a lavender lover--that is to say, if you are mesmerized by the plant's delicious aroma, enchanted by its long, rich history, and passionate about its medicinal uses, The Lavender Garden is for you. This lovely book offers instructions on growing, maintaining, harvesting, and drying the plant. Author Robert Kourik includes a comprehensive profile of each variety including history, cultivation, bloom period, flower and foliage shapes, and landscape and culinary use--information that's most useful in determining which of the 16 varieties are right for one's garden. Each entry also contains suggestions on companion plantings that achieve the most aesthetic effect.
The sections on craft projects and culinary uses are outstanding. Kourik offers simple instructions on making oils, potpourri, perfume, and pillows, and the ins and outs of cooking with lavender. Twelve recipes and a list of display gardens and seed sources round out the back of the book. If you are looking to grow your knowledge about varieties of lavender, or would like to foster a friend's interest, The Lavender Garden is sure to delight. --Karen Karleski
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Gorgeously fragrant, invigorating, and rich with healing properties, lavender has been cultivated from the beginning of recorded civilization. Today, gardeners everywhere are discovering that growing lavender is a simple and wonderfully rewarding pleasure. The Lavender Garden is a beautiful guide to planting and using this versatile herb in all its forms. There is a variety of lavender to suit almost any setting, indoors and out, and here garden expert Robert Kourik profiles 16 of his favorites. From sky blue to dark violet varieties, he explains which will thrive in dry climates, which are perfect for arrangements, which will fill an entire room with a delightfully romantic fragrance. Once ready to harvest, readers can turn to recipes and directions for baking lavender desserts and breads, preparing lavender teas and syrups, arranging sheaves of lavender into delicate wands (a perfect gift), and even making lavender bath oils and perfumes. Now you don't have to live in the South of France to enjoy the sweet smell and subtle beauty of lavender.
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Lavender Lass.......2006-11-10
Lavender is my latest garden discovery -- easy to grow, hardy, useful, beautiful.
One of the BEST books on the subject.......2006-02-15
Grew up with vast fields of French lavender as a child and lavender is a daily part of my life still. Love this book because it gives so much useful information on soil requirements, watering and best type of lavender to grow where you live. There is also a great recipe section in the back part of the book with the Buttermilk Lavender Bread and Lavender Lemon Shortbread (which is a cookie) being two recipes that even the most manly of men would even enjoy. Beginning on page 112 the author has given a Farms and Garden listing for throughout the states Canada that carry lavender items. On page 116 the author provides a good map of the United States and the different growing zones for those interested in growing lavender. Will also note the book is beautiful and one that I love to simply pick up and re-read often.
no nonsense book for lavender lovers.......2005-07-28
I enjoyed this book because it didn't assume you were a botanist, but explained things in a way that answered my questions and yet wasn't too simple. Compared to the several other of the Lavender books that I have purchased I felt that this one was the most complete, it had a nice breakdown of the lavenders and good sections on growing. It is a book of substance and readability. My advice is that if you want a book to get you started and only want to buy one book, get this one.
Exactly what I was hoping for.......2003-05-24
Not only is it beautiful- not only is it well-written - it answered questions about the lavender collection I've been developing. Munstead? Hidcote? Ahh... I get it now!
Tons of information and fascinating facts.......2000-08-06
I purchased this book to determine which variety of lavender would be best for a new garden I was planning. Not only did it address my technical questions regarding each of the varieties, but it also unfolded this plant's fascinating history, diverse uses (including old European recipes for lavender flavored foods) and a has directory of lavender farms. Learning about the many varieties of lavender and their growing requirements is just the beginning of what this terrific book will reveal to you.
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Inventarium Sive Chirurgia Magna: Commentary (Studies in Ancient Medicine , No 14,2)
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The first of these volumes offers a text of the last and greatest surgical encyclopedia of the Middle Ages (1363); the second analyzes its construction from earlier sources. The text itself covers anatomy and the treatment of wounds, ulcers, fractures, dislocations, and a variety of other conditions and diseases, including not just surgical but medical procedures, which it discusses within a broad framework of medical (physiological and pathological) learning. In the commentary volume, the author's more than 3000 references to older medical authorities are traced to their sources and their use is discussed. Together, the volumes illuminate the culmination of medieval surgery and its techniques in an academic setting and furnish a kind of chrestomathy of the whole range of literature known and cited in medieval medical faculties.
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Adobe PageMaker 6.5: Advanced Electronic Mechanicals (Against the Clock Series)
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ASIN: 013080505X |
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This book is designed to offer strong advice and training for novice Graphic Arts Professionals delivering completed projects to vendors. Demonstration Software. Project-based instruction. Project data available on dual-platform CD-ROM. Two-color, spiral bound books with four-color illustrations of completed assignments. For all beginners in graphics arts, desktop publishing, and computer design and graphics.
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Adobe PageMaker Advanced Electronic Mechanicals.......2000-03-25
The entire Against the Clock Series is a must for anyone learning digital graphic design. This is a workbook that will take you through the steps and the CD is filled with a collection of files used to construct each of the various exercises. This book and all of the Against the Clock Series are 'cross-platform'. The only problem I have found is that the books have been written by a Macintosh user and occasionally a certain step will not make sense because of different key functions between the two platforms. This is a minor inconvenience considering the amount of material covered and your level of confidence in knowing the software once you've completed the projects.
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In this book David Victor Rosenstein describes the hardship he experienced as a 18 year old Jewish soldier in the Russian Army during World War II. The prejudice encountered by him and other Jews before and after the war was also detailed in this moving story.
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A heart moving book on 'why' all American's should read this.......2004-10-02
I personally know the author and can highly recommend this book a 'must' reading for all American's who love their country. The author gives a compelling personal account of the hardships encountered relocating from a repressive country to a country that opens it's heart to all who enter.
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- Murder in the Place of Anubis (Lord Meren Mysteries)
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- Nightmare in Shining Armor: A Den of Antiquity Mystery (Den of Antiquity)
- Now You See It: A Toby Peters Mystery
- Ode to a Banker
- One for Sorrow-Pbk
- Parents Pregnant Teens and the Adoption Option: Help for Families
- Permit for Murder (Josie Pigeon Mystery)
- Ragtime in Simla
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