Help Yourself Stop Fighting About Money : How Money Can Make or Break Your Relationship
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    Help Yourself Stop Fighting About Money : How Money Can Make or Break Your Relationship
    Corinne Sweet
    Manufacturer: McGraw-Hill/Contemporary
    ProductGroup: Book
    Binding: Paperback

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    ASIN: 0658021516

    Book Description

    The subject of money is probably the number one trigger of arguments between couples. Yet, managing money is critical to a lasting relationship. Help Yourself Stop Fighting About Money shows couples how they can learn to understand one another's financial and emotional needs to create a customized, stress-free "money culture" that works for them. The book covers: choosing the right money mate, negotiating the money minefield, coping with making money and going broke, and money concerns in parenthood, divorce, and remarriage.

    Indiana's growth 100.(Excelerations 1998)(tabular data only)(top 100 companies in Indiana)(Directory): An article from: Indiana Business Magazine
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      Indiana's growth 100.(Excelerations 1998)(tabular data only)(top 100 companies in Indiana)(Directory): An article from: Indiana Business Magazine

      Manufacturer: Curtis Magazine Group, Inc.
      ProductGroup: Book
      Binding: Digital
      ASIN: B00098JLXA
      Release Date: 2005-07-28

      Book Description

      This digital document is an article from Indiana Business Magazine, published by Curtis Magazine Group, Inc. on November 1, 1998. The length of the article is 7461 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

      Citation Details
      Title: Indiana's growth 100.(Excelerations 1998)(tabular data only)(top 100 companies in Indiana)(Directory)
      Publication: Indiana Business Magazine (Magazine/Journal)
      Date: November 1, 1998
      Publisher: Curtis Magazine Group, Inc.
      Volume: 42 Issue: 11 Page: 9(1)

      Article Type: Directory

      Distributed by Thomson Gale
      Indiana Business Directory 1997-1998: The Ultimate Sales & Credit Tool (Serial)
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        Indiana Business Directory 1997-1998: The Ultimate Sales & Credit Tool (Serial)

        Manufacturer: Info USA Inc
        ProductGroup: Book
        Binding: Hardcover

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        ASIN: 1561059323
        Indiana Business Directory 1998 (Serial)
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          Indiana Business Directory 1998 (Serial)
          American Business Directories
          Manufacturer: Info USA Inc
          ProductGroup: Book
          Binding: Hardcover

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          ASIN: 0768700264

          Douglas Macarthur, Dwight D. Eisenhower, Martin L. King, Jr. (Lerner Biography Series)
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            Douglas Macarthur, Dwight D. Eisenhower, Martin L. King, Jr. (Lerner Biography Series)
            Jean Darby
            Manufacturer: Lerner Pub Group (L)
            ProductGroup: Book
            Binding: Library Binding

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            ASIN: 9990626375

            A Life on the Edge: Memoirs of Everest and Beyond
            Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
            • A Memorable Memoir
            • A few steps above!
            • A great book - one fo the best on Mountaineering
            • This book puts life in perspective
            • Excellent book
            A Life on the Edge: Memoirs of Everest and Beyond
            Jim Whittaker
            Manufacturer: Mountaineers Books
            ProductGroup: Book
            Binding: Paperback

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            ASIN: 0898867541

            Book Description

            There have been many “firsts” in Jim Whittaker's life. He was the first North American to summit Mount Everest. As the first manager and employee, and ultimately the CEO, of fledgling Recreational Equipment, Inc. (REI), he guided the company through years of record-setting growth. He guided Bobby Kennedy up the newly named Mount Kennedy, helping him to become the first person to summit the Canadian peak. He lead the first and only International Peace Climb, which put climbers from the U.S., Russia, and China on the summit of Everest in the name of world peace.

            Contrary to what many people might think, Jim Whittaker's career neither began nor culminated with that famous first ascent of Everest. His achievement on Everest and his many successes before and after are, rather, the natural outcome of a life driven by a passion for outdoor adventure combined with strong leadership qualities and a commitment to making a difference. In A Life on the Edge, readers will discover a true hero-someone who inspires others to seek challenges in their own lives.

            Customer Reviews:

            5 out of 5 stars A Memorable Memoir.......2006-10-03

            We usually cautiously enter a memoir/autobiography work such as this. However, we were pleasantly surprised to find a decent writing style, excitingly detailed stories, and a sharing of intimate knowledge.

            The many epics in Jim Whittaker's life were outlined with sufficient detail to describe the epic, but not so much that it forced us to skip the remainder. I suspect that few secrets were not revealed about the Whittaker family.

            There were numerous color and black and white photos in the hardcover edition to help support the memoir, with a focus on the epic adventures and less on early family life.

            We give this work a rare five stars.

            5 out of 5 stars A few steps above!.......2002-12-11

            Jim Whittaker began his life with only one real difference from most of us and that is that he had an identical twin. However from almost the day of his birth onward, his life accelerated beyond what is normal for most of us.
            Mr. Whittaker enjoyed some luck in his life, particularly his ability to meet and mingle with some very powerful, influential and skilled individuals. He also enjoyed the benefit of his own hard work - from his days at REI to his climb on Everest and his efforts to put Americans on top of K2. He also had his share of bad luck, a divorce and a bankruptcy. This makes this story so much more entertaining because it is real, it is personal, it is something that could have happened to almost anyone with the drive and love of the mountains that Mr. Whittaker possessed.
            The accounts of his alpine adventures, whether on Mt. Rainier or Mt. Everest or K2, are gripping, well written and harsh reminders of why mountaineering is not a sport for the faint of heart. Jim lost many of his close friends through out his life and the mountains claimed many of them. Despite any set back however, he pushed onward. This drive doesn't appear to be the result of a lust for glory or wealth but simply an extension of the man himself. In my opinion, his greatest successes are not the mountains he climbed but the peace and love of nature, family, and the mountains that he has helped others find.
            This book is well written and easy to read and the pictures included are breathtaking (I wish there were more!). Reading this text will almost assuredly add a name to your list of personal heroes.

            5 out of 5 stars A great book - one fo the best on Mountaineering.......2002-01-23

            One of the truly great climbing books! The work describes this American Hero's life philosophy of learning and truly living. It describes how to take on an acceptable amount of risk and gain from the experience. I found valuable Jim's philosophy (who I met and idolized as a kid) translated into a world well beyond the mountain - into his political friendship with the Kennedy's, his professional life at REI and Magellan GPS; as well as his efforts to foster nothing short of world peace. I kept finding myself wondering if there was anything Jim had not taken on!

            The writing is considerably less melodramatic than a great number of climbing/travel logs, which is refreshing. Straightforward and clear, even when discussing the inevitable loss of life involved in mountaineering.

            A memorable quote follows: "It's about making the most of every moment, about stretching your own boundaries, about being willing to learn constantly, and putting your self in situations where learning is possible - sometimes even critical to your survival. Being out on the edge, with every-thing at risk, is where you learn-and grow-the most.

            5 out of 5 stars This book puts life in perspective.......2001-08-13

            An incredible book. Not because of his achievments (which are very impressive), but because he shares his wisdom regarding life. This comes from a man who's seen it all, and has seen life's ups and downs. Highly recommended.

            5 out of 5 stars Excellent book.......2000-03-26

            I'm a 20 year old guy about to graduate from college, and have thus been thinking a lot about the future and how I want to live my life.. I just finished reading the book and wrote in my journal about it, which will sum up how I feel about it pretty well:

            Wow... I just finished reading a really good book, a book that has brought together and solidified a lot of the things I've been thinking about the past few weeks. The name of the book was "Life on the Edge" by Jim Whittaker, the first american to reach the summit of Everest. When Chris and I went to the bookstore for our weekly visit, I was looking for an true-life adventure book, but I also wanted something that had a sense of "living" to it as well. I read "Into Thin Air" and it was like a drama novel, seeming almost like fiction. "Life on the Edge" hits much closer to home, describing the realities of a life well lived.

            Board Leadership, No. 58, 2001 (J-B BL Single Issue                                                        Board Leadership Journal)
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              Board Leadership, No. 58, 2001 (J-B BL Single Issue Board Leadership Journal)
              Board Leadership (BL)
              Manufacturer: Jossey-Bass
              ProductGroup: Book
              Binding: Paperback

              GeneralGeneral | Popular Economics | Business & Investing | Subjects | Books
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              ASIN: 0787958255

              Book Description

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              What Use is Business Experience on a Nonprofit or Governmental Board?

              Most boards assume that business experience can be a great asset in board members. And it can be--but as John Carver explains, not in the ways many managers may assume.

              Uncovering the Value of the Right Word
              by Caroline Oliver

              Most people join boards for selfless reasons, because they want to "make a difference." Received wisdom tells us that making a difference is grueling and overwhelming work, and unfortunately the muddled governance procedures of most boardsseem to prove the case. In this article, Caroline Oliver, chair of the International Policy Governance Association, shows us why the Policy Governance board must disabuse itself of the orthodoxy that says that there is a one-to-one relationship between effort and effectiveness. Relying on just a handful of concise policies, the Policy Governance board dictates a whole range of organizational ends and so has more time to govern than the board that busies itself with staff means. The Policy Governance board may have a more straightforward job than the traditional board, but it is also more effective.

              The Computerized Income Approach to Hotel-Motel Market Studies and Valuations
              Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
              • Best book available for hotel owners, lenders and operators
              • One of The Kind Publication in the Industry
              The Computerized Income Approach to Hotel-Motel Market Studies and Valuations
              Stephen Rushmore
              Manufacturer: Appraisal Institute
              ProductGroup: Book
              Binding: Spiral-bound

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              ASIN: 0922154023

              Customer Reviews:

              5 out of 5 stars Best book available for hotel owners, lenders and operators.......2001-08-27

              If you invest in hotels you must have this book. It describes how to perform market studies, financial projections and valuations. You can even order software that will assist in developing accurate hotel/motel forecasts and appraisals. A must for all hotel investors and appraisers.

              5 out of 5 stars One of The Kind Publication in the Industry.......2000-06-22

              Rushmore is a master of the Hospitality Industry and The Computerized Income Approach to Hotel-Motel Market Studies and Valuations is clearly a one of the kind publication in the industry.

              Life and Letters of Hector Berlioz
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                Life and Letters of Hector Berlioz
                Hector Berlioz
                Manufacturer: Library Reprints
                ProductGroup: Book
                Binding: Hardcover

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                ASIN: 0722253567
                Life and letters of Berlioz
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                  Life and letters of Berlioz
                  Hector Berlioz
                  Manufacturer: Remington and Co
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                  Binding: Unknown Binding

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                  ASIN: B00085G36C
                  The life of Hector Berlioz,: As written by himself in his letters and memoirs, (The temple autobiographies, ed. by W. Macdonald)
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                    The life of Hector Berlioz,: As written by himself in his letters and memoirs, (The temple autobiographies, ed. by W. Macdonald)
                    Hector Berlioz
                    Manufacturer: E.P. Dutton & Co
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                    ASIN: B000857P78
                    The Life, as Written by Himself in His Letters and Memoirs
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                      The Life, as Written by Himself in His Letters and Memoirs
                      Hector Berlioz
                      Manufacturer: AMS Press
                      ProductGroup: Book
                      Binding: Hardcover

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                      ASIN: 0404128653

                      Seven Roads to Hell: A Screaming Eagle at Bastogne
                      Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
                      • Great book, buy the series of 4
                      • Should get six stars
                      • Winner take all
                      • The Siege of Bastogne
                      • 'Going amongst them' with Able Company
                      Seven Roads to Hell: A Screaming Eagle at Bastogne
                      Donald R. Burgett
                      Manufacturer: Dell
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                      ASIN: 0440236274
                      Release Date: 2000-05-09

                      Book Description

                      The Screaming Eagles of the 101st Airborne Division (fictional Private Ryan's unit) were ready for some well earned rest and recuperation. Following their combat in the Normandy Invasion, the division had been mauled during Field Marshal Montgomery's ill-fated Operation Market Garden, the campaign for the bridge too far immoratalized by Cornelius Ryan.

                      Customer Reviews:

                      5 out of 5 stars Great book, buy the series of 4.......2007-08-10

                      Donald Burgett gives a great view of WWII through the eyes of a 101st airborne paratrooper.

                      5 out of 5 stars Should get six stars.......2007-06-15

                      It has taken me far too long to review this book. But what I should say is, this book was single handedly responsible for sponsoring my adoration of military history books and the history of the Second World War.

                      It is very well written, easy to read, accurate to the finest detail without ever losing the story. It stands alone as one of the finest examples of a first person account of the war by an American paratrooper of the 506th PIR of the 101st Airborne. It would have been a classic by itself, but it the companion piece to a priceless series of four part series by Burgett.

                      I really enjoyed the descriptions of battles so clearly written I'm sure you could find the streets today. The story of destroying German tanks in the dead of a fog is gripping as anything that happened during the epic Battle of the Bulge.

                      The impact of this book was one that made me want to be a paratrooper, helped spawned a life-long (over twelve years at this point) love affair with history, one trip to Europe and lead to my BA in History. My copy has been dog eared, read three times and kept in a place of honor among my over 250 World War Two history books.

                      My only regret is I haven't met the author.

                      5 out of 5 stars Winner take all.......2006-11-04

                      The real story of how a few ill equipped, but determined Allies held the line and were victorious over one of the greatest war machines ever assembled. This truly was the "Greatest Generation"!

                      5 out of 5 stars The Siege of Bastogne.......2006-06-29

                      "Seven Roads to Hell" is paratrooper Donald Burgett's memoire of the defense of Bastogne by elements of the 101st Airborne and 9th Armor Divisions during the Battle of the Bulge in December 1944. Burgett, a member of A Company, 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment, has captured the foxhole-level details of the heroic defense of that key Belgian crossroads.

                      Burgett picks up the story as his unit goes into a rest area after the fierce fighting of Operation Market-Garden in Holland. His unit has been decimated by weeks of combat, and desperately needs rest and refit; instead, the tired and poorly equiped paratroopers are rushed to the front in the Ardennes to help stem a sudden German offensive. The paratroopers lack winter clothing, food, water, and ammunition, but with the elan of the airborne, undertake the defense of Bastogne against German tank and infantry units.

                      Burgett has provided some commentary on the larger picture, but sticks largely to telling the story as it was visible to him. Burgett is nothing if not honest in his telling and graphic in his details. He and his fellow paratroopers freeze, starve, fight, and strive to make sense of the chaos that is ground-level combat. Burgett's prose is straightforward and he has a terrific eye for details. There is no sense here of the false heroic; Burgett and his mates are fighting for each other.

                      This book, like Burgett's earlier book on D-Day, is highly recommended to the reader with an interest in the Second World War and especially in infantry combat. Those present and former members of the 506th Infantry may find it an especially inspiring piece of regimental history.

                      4 out of 5 stars 'Going amongst them' with Able Company.......2005-09-06

                      This is the finest account of paratroopers in the Bulge that I have ever read, barring none, including Ambrose. That is not to say that Burgett is a better writer - Burgett does a fine job for a former free-lance roofer - but Don's story in Seven Roads to Hell is so utterly captivating, so riveting that I found myself unable to stop reading and read the entire book in a single night.

                      Burgett will help you feel the overwhelming futility of brave men, who after the Battle of Noville, after their unspeakable losses, being told just two days later that they must go into action again. Burgett will stab you with the lonely bitternes of exhausted men, scrambling for a hot meal over a small cooking fire, being ordered out to clear the Bois Jaques Woods of a battalion of Germans and then returning the same day, with more losses of heroic men - the dead men's un-claimed mess kits by the cold fire.

                      Surely these are some of the most touching images ever laid to paper.

                      I should add, that if you have never read an account of the battle of Noville and Bois Jaques Woods, you must buy this book. Buy it for this reason alone, and love it for so many others.

                      The personal heroism of the American paratrooper looms into full focus in these pages, framing the phrase, "The greatest generation" like nothing else can.

                      The sacrifice of these great Americans is more carefully and painfully detailed here than in any other book I have read.
                      We all indebted to Don Burgett. And not just for his fine book.
                      Hiking Hells Canyon & Idaho's Seven Devils Mountains (Regional Hiking Series)
                      Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
                      • Great Guide
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                      Fred Barstad
                      Manufacturer: Falcon
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                      Visit historic sites, backpack through the depths of the canyon, explore the arid banks of the turbulent Snake River, or climb the alpine summits of the Seven Devils Mountains.

                      Customer Reviews:

                      5 out of 5 stars Great Guide.......2002-07-29

                      The guide provides excellent trail information for novice and experienced hikers embarking on a day trip or longdistance excursion. The book rates each hike, offers a trail map, and gives directions for getting there. Seventy-four trails are listed, grouped by geographic location. Includes hiker's checklist, glossary, rules for low-impact wilderness recreation. I recommend both the book and the trails.
                      John Woo's Seven Brothers: Sons of Heaven, Son of Hell
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                      • Great Art, But Difficult to Read
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                      John Woo's Seven Brothers: Sons of Heaven, Son of Hell
                      Garth Ennis , John Woo , Jeevan Kang , and Jonathan Hickman
                      Manufacturer: Virgin Comics
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                      Customer Reviews:

                      2 out of 5 stars Great Art, But Difficult to Read.......2007-10-11

                      I was excited to download and read this comic, but to my disappointment, I can't even read some of the frames because the print is too small. When you try to zoom in, it just enhances the pixelation which makes it impossible to read. Even for 49 cents, I'm disappointed with this product.

                      5 out of 5 stars What's in this one? How about a magical Chinese bloodline, unspoken abilities, evil sorcery, and, yes, beatdowns by prostitutes .......2007-07-02

                      New kid on the block Virgin Comics - I know; who that? - puts out this impressive graphic novel and, consequently, forces me to shell out my somewhat hard-earned cash. Until yesterday, I didn't even know this title existed and, if I hadn't peripherally glimpsed the arresting cover as I lurked in my local comic book store, I'd still be sadly unawares. John Woo's name was on the cover and, so, I just had to check it out. And, oboy. It turns out that John Woo's 7 BROTHERS, a trade paperback collecting the mini-series's gripping five issues, is spectacular. Suggested for mature readers (but I read it anyway), the story immerses you in the desperate doings of seven brothers (and one sister) as they contend against a seemingly omnipotent sorcerer. Conceptionalized by celebrated Chinese film director John Woo, scripted by Irishman Garth Ennis (PUNISHER, PREACHER, HITMAN), with interior art duties by Jeevan Kang (India), and covers rendered by Vampire Hunter D illustrator, Y. Amano (Japan), this is a comic book team of United Nations proportions, which nicely befits the theme of this series.

                      Here start the plot SPOILERS.

                      Here's the rather melodramatic plot breakdown: In 1421 (before Columbus, Magellan, and Cortez), vast Chinese fleets were sent on the Emperor's mandate to explore and map the world. But this venture bankrupts the nation of China, which then turns to a state of isolationism. Thus, after two years of far flung voyaging, the fleets are summarily recalled and all vestiges of the mission wiped out from all historical records. But there's a hint of an echo of a rumor that has been bandied about for centuries - that the fleets were, in fact, denied their welcome - that they, to this very moment, yet sail the haunted seas.

                      Cut to the present, as seven disparate but opportunistic men are lured in to Los Angeles by the promise of money. There, they are met by an enigmatic Chinese woman (and, naturally, she's hot) named Rachel Kai. Rachel narrates a strange story involving the fabled Chinese fleets, a corrupt sorcerer who styles himself the Son of Hell, and that sorcerer's clever but infinitely less powerful apprentice, who, once upon a time, attempted to save the world and was successful, for a time. But that time's done.

                      Now, events are set into motion which eventually ushers in the return of the Son of Hell, who is still very much consumed by dreams of world domination. That clever apprentice? He's planned for this, too. These seven men, hailing from all corners of the earth (Australia, Argentina, India, Nigeria, the Middle East, and the U.S.) and each possessing peculiar abilities, were brought together to save humanity from eternal subjugation. Seems that, irregardless of their nationality, they all share the same bloodline, their powers bequeathed down thru the centuries by the long-range planning of one lowly but resourceful apprentice.

                      SPOILERS end (mostly).

                      Scribe Garth Ennis has always had a penchant for turning out hard boiled characters. No different here as the villains are uncompromisingly evil and brusquely vindictive and will instantly dole out the ultimate harsh measure to gain their objectives. The lush Chinese mythology and mysticism, bridging hundreds of years to infect the present, contribute a dark, unearthly presence to the goings-on, but Ennis is careful to offset that with keeping his lead characters flawed, down-to-earth, and cynical. The chosen men, even as they admit to their own hidden powers, still react to the unfolding of outlandish events as you and I would if put in the same fantastical position. And, when these guys finally, reluctantly decide to join forces, they remain a contentious lot.

                      Now, granted, Ennis has his hands full as it's a challenge to individually flesh out a large cast of characters in a limited span of time. There is some character study, though it isn't ample. He almost does enough, though, as, with admittedly broad strokes, he delivers a sense of what each character is like. But, ruefully, as I read on, several of the seven gradually blended into the background. Ennis does do justice to one character, in particular: Ronald Wipes, who skulks in the 'hood with the self-nickname of Double-Double (because he's "twice the trouble"). Ronald is a ridiculous, small-time, and shockingly profane "pimp" from South Central L.A. who once got beat up 13 times in one week. In fact, the first time we see Ronald, he's getting viciously trampled by hoes. While the other six fellas were already cognizant of their respective talents, Ronald just doesn't seem to display any. Nevertheless, Ronald ends up becoming the most interesting and most humorous character in this series, and when his latent ability does finally surface, well...it's a doozy.

                      Two of the other protagonists do stand out, in my eyes: the seven's guide, Rachel Kai, who herself is unusually gifted. She's a cutie and very persistent. She gets her you-know-what handed to her several times but still remains implacable and unswerving. The other is the stately Nigerian Robert Akimbe, who has "super-sight" but who is reluctant to lead. In the opposite corner, the Son of Hell makes for a daunting villain, but, more than him, I really dug his bodyguard Zheng, who specializes in "conflict resolution" and can effortlessly scoop out his target's eyeballs with chopsticks. Simply put, in the street parlance of Double-Double, this dude is a baaad mamajama.

                      John Woo's idea is based on the classic folktale of the ten Chinese brothers, each of whom was gifted with an otherworldy trait. He embellished on this mythology and then handed the reins over to Garth Ennis. Now, Garth Ennis's blunt storytelling is historically marked with acute violence and hard-bit profanity, which proves to be ideal for this epic yet gritty mini-series. His pacing here, initially, does let up enough to fill in the reader with necessary exposition and for certain forces in the story to become aligned, but then it gains piledriver momentum as the seven become active participants, culminating in an all-out, no-holds-barred battle for the sake of humanity. Given, Ennis's concepts aren't necessarily trailblazing, but they're delivered with such in-your-face brazenness and visceral panache that you can't help but get sucked into the story. I still shake my head at what happens when the seven first meet up with the fearsome Zheng.

                      I don't know much about artist Jeevan Kang, other than he drew SPIDER-MAN: INDIA, which I haven't yet checked out. His art here is messily fabulous and often murkily rendered in shadows. It isn't exactly sexy but it's full of vitality, and his style does superbly convey the storyline's dark moods and tones, doing right by the grim fantastical structure set in a contemporary, urban background. Kang does well enough with the mundane stuff (ie: people in conversation or supping at meals) but he really excels in depicting the very brutal, highly graphic action sequences. As well, more credit goes to Kang who is partially responsible for the colors in the artwork. Mostly set in earthy tones, they help to lay down the brooding and gritty atmosphere. Overall, I like to think that both writer and artist manage to capture John Woo's stylish and poetic vision in violence, which seems to be a key essence of his craftsmanship.

                      This TPB also comes with added treats: a Frank Miller foreword; an informal biographical summation of the seven brothers; Artist's Commentary - Jeevan Kang talks about some of his favorite pages and why he likes them; the evolution of two scenes as they go from panel description to layout to pencils to final colors; variant covers; an afterword; and a 4-paged deleted sequence (Jack Donald returns to L.A.), shown here in pencil work.

                      *Sigh* I guess it's too much to ask that they do a movie version of this series, huh? Oh, well. Now, I'm not exactly sure if John Woo's SEVEN BROTHERS is a stand-alone mini-series or if a sequel is forthcoming. I would love for there to be one, and, certainly, the story's ending doesn't slam the door on that possibility. But, if this is all there is to the exploits of the seven brothers, well, color me content...No, wait, I take it back, dammit! I actually do want to read more about these guys and their cool powers (especially Ronald), and the brave Rachel Kai, and, of course, the ever ambitious but bald Son of Hell. Now, that guy, he *ahem* gets under my skin.
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                      I think everyone will get a lot out of this book. It will make you think about the position your soul is in. I dont want to say too much or you wont buy the book. Also...all the proceeds go to ABBA ministries...great cause!!! Enjoy everyone!!!
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