The Big Penis Book

The Big Penis Book Review

Bought this on a whim, and was very surprised that this book actually has a good deal of quality and historical content which is what I was looking for. Written in three languages it presents the historical direction of a good many "Male Photographers" whom we have all (in gay land)crossed paths with if we realize it or not. The "Prize" on the cover is just a cheep trick to get the reader, and yes there is a good deal to read, to open the cover and in my case skip over the pictures for text, and have an interesting exploration of the men who offered them selves for service of the photographer. The only disappointment is that the ending about the men who worked was not more extensive.

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When it comes to pleasure, size doesn't matter; as we all know it s quality, not quantity, that counts. But let's admit it: a big penis is undeniably compelling. Big shoulders, big lapels, and big hair may come and go, but the big penis never goes out of fashion. With those possessing more than 8 inches (20 cm) making up less than 2% of the world's population, this rare accessory will always fascinate.

In The Big Penis Book we explore the centuries-old fascination with the large phallus, a fascination common to men and women alike. This hefty book is profusely illustrated with over 400 historic photos of spectacular male endowments, including rare photos of the legendary John Holmes. The majority of the photographs are from the 1970s, when the sexual revolution first freed photographers to depict the male entirely nude. Photographers include Bob Mizer of Athletic Model Guild, David Hurles of Old Reliable, Colt, Falcon, Sierra Domino, Third World, and Champion Studios, with each of these iconic photographers interviewed or profiled, along with information about each of their models. And if this isn t enough, the book closes with a special surprise comparable to the Guinness Book of Records Norma Stitz featured in The Big Book of Breasts! Can you guess what body part Dian is dissecting next?

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Acts (Life Lessons)

Acts (Life Lessons) Review

Max Lucado is a clear writer and teacher and in this "life lessons" study has provided a very basic guided devotion of the book of acts. There are a total of 12 lessons to cover the entire book, so as you might expect the study does not cover all of acts. Instead, the study covers major events and takes the reader through each event with a semi-guided reflection. Each lesson has the following elements:

Reflection - a short intro to the theme of the study
Situation - a short context for the scripture reading
Observation - the scripture reading from the ncv and Ning
Exploration - a few questions to help the reader think about the passage
Inspiration - notes from Lucado about the theme; these are often from one of his previous books
Reaction - questions to help the reader apply the lesson
Life lessons - Lucado's take away from the lesson
Devotion - a prayer

The bible study is enjoyable but a little basic. If you were looking for more of a commentary you will want to look elsewhere. For something to add to your morning devotions that will not take a lot of additional time this is great.

Acts (Life Lessons) Overview

Revised and updated, the Lucado Life Lessons series takes the participant on a journey through the Bible, book by book. Inquisitive questions, "Keys to the Text" feature, and new material compose this useful and concise tool from renowned Bible teacher and pastor Max Lucado.

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The Possessed: Adventures with Russian Books and the People Who Read Them

The Possessed: Adventures with Russian Books and the People Who Read Them Review

A collection of essays on Russian literature that is both funny and learned by an academic who writes very well. Excellent short discussion of Anna Karenina, The Possessed (hence the title although it is also about those who get possessed by Russian literature and by the study of language as language) and Isaac Babel with a side trip to Samarkand which seems to have become one of the least romantic and dreariest places on the old Silk Road.

Her description of academic conferences in ...more A collection of essays on Russian literature that is both funny and learned by an academic who writes very well. Excellent short discussion of Anna Karenina, The Possessed (hence the title although it is also about those who get possessed by Russian literature and by the study of language as language) and Isaac Babel with a side trip to Samarkand which seems to have become one of the least romantic and dreariest places on the old Silk Road.

Her description of academic conferences in St. Petersburg and Berkley are both high and low points of the book. High points because they are funny as hell, low because almost everyone at both places seem ridiculous. The Babel meeting in California is full of absurdities--the Hoover Institution is co-sponsoring it and they would really like to have some three dimensional objects as part of the show--a fake fur hat that looks like something a Russian would wear or a Cossack costume that was probably picked up at a Halloween shop going out of business sale.

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THE TRUE BUT UNLIKELY STORIES OF LIVES DEVOTED—ABSURDLY! MELANCHOLICALLY! BEAUTIFULLY!—TO THE RUSSIAN CLASSICS

No one who read Elif Batuman’s first article (in the journal n+1) will ever forget it. “Babel in California” told the true story of various human destinies intersecting at Stanford University during a conference about the enigmatic writer Isaac Babel. Over the course of several pages, Batuman managed to misplace Babel’s last living relatives at the San Francisco airport, uncover Babel’s secret influence on the making of King Kong, and introduce her readers to a new voice that was unpredictable, comic, humane, ironic, charming, poignant, and completely, unpretentiously full of love for literature.

Batuman’s subsequent pieces—for The New Yorker, Harper’s Magazine, and the London Review of Books— have made her one of the most sought-after and admired writers of her generation, and its best traveling companion. In The Possessed we watch her investigate a possible murder at Tolstoy’s ancestral estate. We go with her to Stanford, Switzerland, and St. Petersburg; retrace Pushkin’s wanderings in the Caucasus; learn why Old Uzbek has one hundred different words for crying; and see an eighteenth-century ice palace reconstructed on the Neva.

Love and the novel, the individual in history, the existential plight of the graduate student: all find their place in The Possessed. Literally and metaphorically following the footsteps of her favorite authors, Batuman searches for the answers to the big questions in the details of lived experience, combining fresh readings of the great Russians, from Pushkin to Platonov, with the sad and funny stories of the lives they continue to influence—including her own.

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Adobe After Effects CS5 Classroom in a Book

Adobe After Effects CS5 Classroom in a Book Review

While some software guides focused on a new product simply add a few new sections to reflect upgrades, this book has been thoroughly rewritten and could easily stand alone as a solid introduction to After Effects. As you would expect in a guide published by Adobe, this "official training workbook" has been revised completely to reflect what's new in Adobe After Effects CS5. It begins with the basics, but includes chapters on the new rotobrush, on color correction with the new Synthetic Aperture Color Finesse 3 plugin, on building 3d objects within After Effects, and on using mocha to track motion. So this would be a nice refresher for those who haven't used After Effects in a while, and a great introduction for those who are just starting out with After Effects now. For a more thorough introduction to some of the basic features of After Effects, it would be good to supplement this with After Effects Apprentice.

I like that the book opens up by having you complete some actual animations before it really gets into the technical details of how to set up a workspace and the like. They do a nice job throughout of balancing introductions to the magic of After Effects with delivery of the nitty gritty details you have to know to make it work properly. They also do a very good job introducing the reader to "best practices" - ways of doing things that keep your workspace clean and well organized, and make it easy to find what you need. Occasionally they leave out things that will be obvious to those who've worked with AE before but might confuse newcomers - for example when they first have the reader work on a motion path, they assume it will be visible, but don't mention that if it isn't by default you need to click on the button in the Comp panel to make it visible.

The approach the authors take in this book is mostly just to lead the reader through creating several ready-made projects (whose basic elements have already been created, and are available on the included dvd) that will introduce them to a range of possible tweaks and procedures and effects. There isn't always as much explanation as I'd have liked - and sometimes it feels like following a recipe, that simply says "do this, and then that" and doesn't always explain the whys of each step, or what would happen if things were done differently. The main advantage of this approach is that it allows a beginner to see quickly some of the many things that can be done with After Effects. The disadvantage is that after going through things this quickly, the reader would not be very well prepared to apply similar effects in different projects without guidance. (This was especially evident in the Puppet Warp chapter, where they had the reader animate a cartoon character using the Puppet Warp tool, but instead of leading readers through the qualitative process of figuring out how to animate the character they just gave numbers for the positions of each body part at different times - so it was really a matter of just typing in lots of numbers rather than learning how to make it work and look right.) I think it would be stronger if they gave more exercises designed to help the reader put what they've learned into practice on projects that had more flexibility; in that sense, this guide is not as strong as After Effects Apprentice.

At the same time, for someone new to After Effects with CS5, I think this would be a very good introduction, because it does lead the reader through not only the standard skills you need to work with After Effects effectively, but also through several of its newest features, something that you wouldn't get from, say, After Effects Apprentice. In fact, if it could be managed, I'd suggest that an ideal beginner's course in After Effects CS5 would begin with this book as a way of getting into the program, and getting exposure to the range of its features, and then following that up with After Effects Apprentice to get a more in depth and flexible, practical introduction to the basics. For those who already have some experience with After Effects and want a refresher course, or for those who are just getting started with After Effects CS5 and want a fast introduction to what is possible, this book alone might not be a bad way to go. There are several things I learned from working through this book even though I've had some experience working with After Effects, and have worked through a few other books and several tutorials. The new material that addresses After Effects CS5 comes in chapters 9 and beyond, addressing the Roto Brush, the advanced color correction possible with Synthetic Aperture Color Finesse 3, the latest 3d and advanced tracking possibilities.

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Those creative professionals seeking the fastest, easiest, most comprehensive way to learn Adobe After Effects CS5 choose Adobe After Effects CS5 Classroom in a Book from the Adobe Creative Team at Adobe Press. The 14 project-based lessons in this book show readers step-by-step the key techniques for working in After Effects CS5 and how to work efficiently and deliver in the widest possible range of media types. In addition to learning the key elements of the After Effects interface, this completely revised CS5 edition covers 64-bit performance; new Mocha, Color Finesse 3, and Digieffects FreeForm plug-ins; Roto Brush; AVC-Intra and expanded RED camera support; and more.

“The Classroom in a Book series is by far the best training material on the market. Everything you need to master the software is included: clear explanations of each lesson, step-by-step instructions, and the project files for the students.” —Barbara Binder, Adobe Certified Instructor, Rocky Mountain Training

Classroom in a Book®, the best-selling series of hands-on software training workbooks, helps you learn the features of Adobe software quickly and easily. Classroom in a Book offers what no other book or training program does—an official training series from Adobe Systems Incorporated, developed with the support of Adobe product experts.

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The Real Book: Sixth Edition

The Real Book: Sixth Edition Review

I bought all three volumes of this series. I like the hefty comb binding that lies flat on the music stand. The printing is large enough and simple enough to be read easily, even in slightly dimmed light. There is plenty of room to add one's own notes. There are some streamlined performance notes. I appreciate the index in the front. It has a variety of songs from the most revered jazz classics to some popular numbers. Still, the series does not have ALL the songs ever written during the jazz and swing era. That doesn't seem humanly possible, so I didn't expect it.

BUT somehow I got it in my head that it had the words. Guess I was wrong. No words. This is not a huge deal because the words are pretty easy to get on the Internet whereas the tunes are not. Still, I wish the words were included. There is enough room on most of the pages, as they stand, that the words could have been included. As I collect the words I will hand print them under the staffs. Lack of words is the only reason I did not give all 5 stars.

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The Real Books are the best-selling jazz books of all time. Since the 1970s, musicians have trusted these volumes to get them through every gig, night after night. The problem is that the books were illegally produced and distributed without any copyrights or royalties paid to the master composers who created these musical canons. Hal Leonard is very proud to present the first legitimate and legal editions of these books ever produced. You and your customers won't even notice the difference...the covers look the same, the engravings look the same, the songlist is nearly identical, and the price remains fair even on a musician's salary! But every conscientious musician and music store owner will appreciate that these books are now produced legally and ethically, benefitting the songwriters that we owe for some of the greatest music ever written! 400 songs, including: All Blues * Au Privave * Autumn Leaves (Les Feuilles Mortes) * Black Orpheus * Bluesette * Body and Soul * Bright Size Life * Con Alma * Dolphin Dance * Don't Get Around Much Anymore * Easy Living * Epistrophy * Falling in Love with Love * Footprints * Four * Four on Six * Giant Steps * Have You Met Miss Jones? * How High the Moon * I'll Remember April * Impressions * Lullaby of Birdland * Misty * My Funny Valentine * Oleo * Red Clay * Satin Doll * Sidewinder * Stella by Starlight * Take Five * There Is No Greater Love * Wave * and more!

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The Little Book of Sideways Markets: How to Make Money in Markets that Go Nowhere (Little Books. Big Profits)

The Little Book of Sideways Markets: How to Make Money in Markets that Go Nowhere (Little Books. Big Profits) Review

The Little Book of Sideways Markets: How to Make Money in Markets that Go Nowhere (Little Books. Big Profits) Overview

Contrary to popular opinion, markets rarely experience significant periods down; half of the time they do rise but the other half of the time they go nowhere - trading seemingly mindlessly in a range with quick ups and breathtaking downs, only to come back to where they were. These periods last far too long to just buy and hold, since that kind of a strategy leads to 0 returns or worse. What's an investor to do when you have to save for college educations and retirement but the markets are going nowhere?
Vitaliy Katsenelson has the answer: a value investing strategy with a focus on when to sell will get you through the whipsaws of sideways markets and coming out well ahead. Vitaliy clearly explains the market cycles and then provides you with a simple strategy that Tevya the Milkman uses to invest that follows three simple rules for quality, growth, and value. Katsenelson also marks the traps and pitfalls that lay in wait so you can avoid them and take a look over the horizon at the oncoming crises in Japan and China. Sideways markets aren't as fun as bull markets but once you understand how to make money in them, much like turning lemons into lemonade, you'll find your portfolio grows nicely even when the market is stalled.

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Un, Deux, Trois: First French Rhymes (Book & CD)

Un, Deux, Trois: First French Rhymes (Book & CD) Review

I have only one child so far and I try to speak only French to him during the day. Sometimes it's hard to think of things to talk about, especially since he's only 8 months old and can't talk back! So, we listen to this CD of songs and rhymes and it's fun to sing along with them for the baby. Once I turn it on, he perks up and smiles. I can bounce him on my knees while we listen. Although it is only audio, it keeps him entertained for longer than any kids show we've watched so far. Then, even when we're not home, I can sing him the songs or chant the rhymes. They're easy to learn and memorize. I also like how the songs cover lots of types of animals, numbers, days of the week and some letters. I'm really glad I bought it!

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Simple songs and rhymes are an excellent way to familiarize young children with another language. Un, Deux, Trois, a collection of 25 traditional nursery rhymes, is a delightful way to introduce French. An illustrated vocabulary features simple words and phrases that are easy to learn and that can be used in games or everyday life. Children are encouraged to repeat the phrases and sing along with the rhymes, and the included CD lets them know how both should sound. The lively illustrations and amusing rhymes make learning a new language fun. A guide for parents translates more difficult phrases.

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¿Dónde está el ombliguito? Un libro para levantar la tapita por Karen Katz (Spanish Edition)

¿Dónde está el ombliguito? Un libro para levantar la tapita por Karen Katz (Spanish Edition) Review

My 18 month old daughter loves this book. My husband and I do also, except for the fact that all of the names of the body parts are written with "ito" at the end. (used to say it is small) I would prefer "boca" and not "bociquita", or "ojos" instead of "ojitos". Other than that it is a great book. Especially with the flaps.

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Los adorables bebés de Karen Katz juegan a las hurtadillas en este delicioso libro interactivo. El formato fuerte y las tapitas para levantar son perfectos para que los padres y los hijos los compartan.

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The Big Book of Christian Mysticism: The Essential Guide to Contemplative Spirituality

The Big Book of Christian Mysticism: The Essential Guide to Contemplative Spirituality Review

I loved this book. I enjoyed the author's writing style and although it is jam packed with information it was not boring at ALL. I found it both practical and inspiring. Maybe that's because I was spiritually hungry for this topic. I have been a Christian for decades, and have become interested in Christian mysticism as a way to make myself available to God. American Christianity talks a big game about having relationship with God, but if I am honest about my own life I desire much more than just reading my Bible and me talking to God through prayer. I rarely feel Him communicating with me. Sure, I feel His presence, and it's not that I doubt my faith, but mysticism seems like a practical way to make space in my inner being for God to take up residence and actually change me. This book helped me understand the difference between Eastern meditation and spirituality and the rich tradition that Christianity has. I don't need to find an Indian guru to journey into the "unknowing". This book has a great list of books for further reading, too. So it answered all my basic questions, gave me direction to actually experience silence, solitude, meditation, contemplation, lectio divina for myself and paradoxically filled me with questions and ultimately a desire to learn more. Paradoxes abound in this book, and I realized, in life. Mysticism changes nothing, and changes everything. After years of dreading the Christian "quiet time" I now look forward to my 30 minutes of solitude with the God of the universe. What a relief.

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In popular usage, "mysticism" typically refers to New Age or Eastern forms of spirituality. However, the mystical tradition is also an important component of the Christian tradition. At its heart--and much like its expression in other faith traditions--Christian mysticism is an ancient practice that incorporates meditation, contemplation, worship, philosophy, the quest for personal enlightenment, and the experience of Divine presence.

This volume is a comprehensive introduction and guide to Christian mysticism. It is a big book about a big possibility: the hope of achieving real, blissful, experiential unison with God. Among the topics covered here are a general introduction to mysticism, the Bible and mysticism, the history and types of Christian mysticism, biographical sketches of leading Christian mystics, and practical instructions about practicing mysticism today.

This is a breathtaking work that explores a form of spirituality that has changed lives over the course of 2,000 years. Learning about Christian mysticism and how it has been articulated through the centuries will prove inspirational for today's seekers, regardless of the faith tradition.

"The mystic is not a special kind of person; every person is a special kind of mytic." --William McNamara

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The Complete Book of Ayurvedic Home Remedies

The Complete Book of Ayurvedic Home Remedies Review

Vasant Lad's The Complete Book of Ayurvedic Home Remedies is a wonderful opus which provides both easy, straight-forward explanations for remedies while assisting the interested and engaged student to learn the sanskrit of the remedies from an Ayurvedic point of view. Specifically important is our "tridoshas," the three body types that we all have that must be in good balance for essential self-healing. Those who want to learn more about Ayurveda and its connection to astrology, the basis of all spiritual traditions, will connect the fire, earth-water, air-either connection of the four elements of the astrological chart and each person's temperament. Using one's own astrological chart, one can connect the ancient astrological - elemental philosopies to create greater understanding to one's more rapid self healing, not only of body, but of mind and spirit through understanding the greater connection we have to our inner being and others' health challenges. This is an opus for 'WHOLE HEALTH!!!!!!!!!!!!" Great gratitude to Vasant Lad for this greater enlightening work!!!!!!!!!

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Based on the ancient healing tradition from India that dates back thousands of years, The Complete Book of Ayurvedic Home Remedies offers natural alternatives to conventional medicines and treatments with practical advice and easy-to-follow instructions. A leading authority in this field, Dr. Vasant Lad first explains the principles behind the science of Ayurveda, exploring the physical and psychological characteristics of each of the three doshas, or mind-body types--vata, pitta, and kapha. Once you have determined which type or combination of types you are, Dr. Lad helps you to begin your journey to the ultimate "state of balance" and well-being.

The Complete Book of Ayurvedic Home Remedies is an invaluable guide to treating common ailments and chronic problems with strategies tailored to your personal needs based on your dosha. Dr. Lad explains why certain imbalances often result in illness and shows you how to restore your body to natural order. You'll learn which traditional Ayurvedic remedies--herbal teas and formulas, essential oils, meditation, yoga--offer relief from a variety of conditions, such as cold and flu symptoms, headaches, toothaches, sore throats, high cholesterol, vision problems, anxiety, and depression. Dr. Lad also shows you how to use diet and specific Ayurvedic techniques to prevent future illness and to promote body consciousness and healthy living.

The Complete Book of Ayurvedic Home Remedies enables us all to experience the benefits of Ayurveda's healing properties that have been refined over thousands of years. All of the herbs, foods, and oils Dr. Lad recommends can be found in local health food stores or through mail-order catalogs. Complete with an extensive glossary and resource list, this is the definitive guide to natural, safe, and effective remedies, everyday keys to a lifetime of vitality and well-being.

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The Drawing of the Three (The Dark Tower, Book 2)

The Drawing of the Three (The Dark Tower, Book 2) Review

This is Stephen King's second entry into his now legendary Dark Tower Series. The first book in this series, titled "The Gunslinger", was a highly imaginative story about the last gunslinger on earth, set sometime in the far future after the world has "moved on" (see King's "The Stand"). He is the last of his kind, and "The Dark Tower 1; The Gunslinger" chronicles his quest as he follows/chases a mysterious figure, known as "The Man in Black", across the desert with hopes that The Man in Black may have information that will lead Roland to "The Dark Tower". The gunslinger's name is Roland, and with the help of a few odd-ball characters that he encounters on his journey (most notably a young boy named Jake who is from a different "when" than Roland himself), the story ends with Roland finally catching up to The Man in Black (known also Walter O-Dim ~or~ Randall Flagg) and the two have a talk around a campfire. Walter gives The Gunslinger a tarot card reading & tells Roland a few secrets of life. The book ends with Roland waking up by the burned-out fire pit next to the remains of The Man in Black.

And there the story sat, for MANY years, until Stephen King finally picked up the story where it left off (King began writing Book 1 "The Gunslinger" when he was a senior in college - Book 2 wasn't released until 1987!). The second book "The Dark Tower 2; The Drawing of the Three" begins just a few short hours later in the story, and finds Roland stranded on a long stretch of beach. By the end of the 1st chapter, Roland has his trigger-fingers eaten off by some giant lobster-creatures that wash up onto the shore. He is in pain, sick from infection, and on a fast-track to dying when Roland encounters the first of three people (from other "whens") that he must bring (or DRAW, if you will) into his own world via three strange doors that he comes across as he makes his way down the beach (hence the name of the book, "The Drawing of the Three"). Roland enlists the help of these three characters to aid him on his quest to find The Dark Tower, which sits at the very center of the circle of life itself.

It should be noted that although the 1st book in this series is very good, it was written when King was very young. But, by the time the 2nd book was released King had been writing for years & had honed his craft. It is absolutely necessary to read the 1st book when approaching this series, but don't be put off if "The Gunslinger" doesn't have that famous Stephen King "flow" that we, "The Constant Readers" have grown to love. HANG IN THERE! The 1st book is a short read, and by the time you find yourself into the 2nd book, you will be glad that you stuck with this story. The Drawing of the Three (and ALL of the following books in this marvelous 7-book series) is an outstanding piece of fiction that ANY fan of "fantasy" stories will enjoy.

I have read (& loved) MANY fantasy stories over the years, from Tolkien's The Hobbit & LOTR trilogy, Herbert's Dune series,.... even Anne McCaffery's Dragonriders of Pern, and in my humble opinion, THE DARK TOWER series by Stephen King is the best fiction story/adventure that I've ever had the pleasure of reading. If you are looking for your standard Stephen King "horror" stories, look elsewhere. But if you want to take one of the most brilliant, inventive, & imaginative adventures that you're ever likely to take, then LOOK NO FURTHER! Join Roland, his friends, and millions of loyal readers on a quest that you will never likely forget. THE DARK TOWER SERIES is story-telling perfection.

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The Man in Black is dead, and Roland is about to be hurled into 20th-century America, occupying the mind of a man running cocaine on the New York/Bermuda shuttle. A brilliant work of dark fantasy inspired by Browning's romantic poem, "Childe Roland to the Dark Tower Came".

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Thomas Jefferson: A Character Sketch: (Timeless Classic Books)

Thomas Jefferson: A Character Sketch: (Timeless Classic Books) Review

Thomas Jefferson: A Character Sketch: (Timeless Classic Books) Overview

No golden eagle, warm from the stamping press of the mint, is more sharply impressed with its image and superscription than was the formative period of our government by the genius and personality of Thomas Jefferson. Standing on the threshold of the nineteenth century, no one who attempted to peer down the shadowy vista, saw more clearly than he the possibilities, the perils, the pitfalls and the achievements that were within the grasp of the Nation. None was inspired by purer patriotism. None was more sagacious, wise and prudent, and none understood his countrymen better. By birth an aristocrat, by nature he was a democrat. The most learned man that ever sat in the president's chair, his tastes were the simple ones of a farmer. Surrounded by the pomp and ceremony of Washington and Adams' courts, his dress was homely. He despised titles, and preferred severe plainness of speech and the sober garb of the Quakers.

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A Guide Book of United States Coins 2011: The Official Red Book

A Guide Book of United States Coins 2011: The Official Red Book Review

The 2011 Red Book once again blows away all expectations! It is the industry standard for both beginning and experienced collectors. Now in it's 63rd addition, this year's Red Book added special sections for the 2009 Lincoln Bicentennial Cents, the 2011 Presidential Dollar designs, and the new America The Beautiful Quarter program. There are also extended informational reviews on U.S. Private Issue tokens and colonial coinage.

The only issue with the Red Book is the annual nature. Unfortunately, most pricing is already obsolete due to a fast moving precious metals market. Overall however, the Red Book is definitely the best resource on the market for overall numismatic information.

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The Official Red Book®, now in its 64th year, is famous nationwide as the premiere resource for U.S. coin collectors. This best-selling one-volume library helps you make smart buying decisions as you build your collection. Millions of readers rely on it for full-color photographs, detailed technical data, and up-to-date mintages. The Red Book covers the history of colonial and early American coins; official federal issues from half cents through silver dollars and gold coins; classic and modern commemoratives; Proof and Mint sets; error coins; Civil War tokens; pioneer (territorial) gold; every state and territorial quarter, plus the new National Park quarters; all of the presidential dollars; and more. You ll benefit from its practical essays on grading, investing, auctions, and other hobby subjects and of course, its pricing for 6,000-plus coins, in up to 9 grades each, gathered from more than 100 of the nation s leading coin dealers! The 2011 edition features more than 1,800 full-color photographs to help you confidently identify your coins. Updated values, mintages, and auction records. Expanded coverage of commemoratives, sets, and other coins. The latest research on colonial coins and private/territorial gold. New higher-grade pricing for classic commemoratives. Something of value for every collector, new or experienced. It s no wonder more than 22 million copies of the Red Book have been sold since the 1st edition!

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Scholastic Book Of World Records 2011

Scholastic Book Of World Records 2011 Review

Scholastic Book Of World Records 2011 Overview

Whether kids want to know what the world's deadliest snake is, which country eats the most chocolate, who has the most career touchdowns in the NFL, or which state has the largest water park, the SCHOLASTIC BOOK OF WORLD RECORDS 2011 has all of the answers and much, much more! Over the past nine years, kids, parents, and teachers have come to love this kid-friendly book.

Each of the 300 records on pop culture, sports, science, and more has its own page that includes a full-color photograph and a detailed description of the record.

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Halfway to the Grave (Night Huntress, Book 1)

Halfway to the Grave (Night Huntress, Book 1) Review

I found these characters very refreshing, which i didnt think was possible after reading so many vamp books. They were interesting and quite funny as well as extremely good looking (of course). Overall a good story, will read the next in the sreies to see what happens!

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Half-vampire Catherine Crawfield is going after the undead with a vengeance, hoping that one of these deadbeats is her father—the one responsible for ruining her mother's life. Then she's captured by Bones, a vampire bounty hunter, and is forced into an unholy partnership.

In exchange for finding her father, Cat agrees to train with the sexy night stalker until her battle reflexes are as sharp as his fangs. She's amazed she doesn't end up as his dinner—are there actually good vampires? Pretty soon Bones will have her convinced that being half-dead doesn't have to be all bad. But before she can enjoy her newfound status as kick-ass demon hunter, Cat and Bones are pursued by a group of killers. Now Cat will have to choose a side . . . and Bones is turning out to be as tempting as any man with a heartbeat.

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The Only EKG Book You'll Ever Need (Thaler, Only EKG Book You'll Ever Need)

The Only EKG Book You'll Ever Need (Thaler, Only EKG Book You'll Ever Need) Review

I am a paramedic and love this book only because it helped with school and still has some good information for reference. This book isn't your solve all problems book but it is a great book to teach you and get you started on understanding ECG rhythms and will help you in the future of your medical career. This book helped our class out a lot only because our paramedic books only went over the minimal requirements and most of us wanted to learn more and advance our knowledge and this book did in fact help. Again if you are learning ECG and already know it and want to learn more into it than this book is for you. I have this book sitting on my shelf in case I even forget something or see something new and want to know why it happened or what it means. Good reference material.

The Only EKG Book You'll Ever Need (Thaler, Only EKG Book You'll Ever Need) Overview

Now in its Sixth Edition, this popular, practical text presents all the information clinicians need to use the EKG in everyday practice and interpret hypertrophy and enlargement, arrhythmias, conduction blocks, pre-excitation syndromes, and myocardial infarction. It is an ideal reference for medical students in ICM courses, house officers, or anyone directly involved in patient care, whether student, teacher, or practitioner. The book includes more than 200 facsimiles of EKG strips and numerous clinical cases. This edition features new and updated clinical cases, more clinically oriented discussions of EKG findings, and expanded coverage of important topics such as the long QT syndrome and sudden cardiac death.

A companion Website will include the fully searchable text, an image bank, an interactive question bank, and an EKG image with explanation test bank.

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The Wimpy Kid Movie Diary (Diary of a Wimpy Kid)

The Wimpy Kid Movie Diary (Diary of a Wimpy Kid) Review

As most of you know, Diary of a Wimpy Kid is now playing in theaters. Readers of Jeff Kinney's wildly popular series can finally see Greg Heffley's hilarious adventures come to life on the big screen. Coinciding with the film's release is the publication of THE WIMPY KID MOVIE DIARY, which will give you tons of insight into what it takes to turn a book into a movie (plus, it will make you laugh!).

Kinney begins by telling us all about the January 1998 "birth" of Greg Heffley, when he was first doodled into a sketch pad. Coincidentally, only one month later, Zachary Gordon, the baby destined to grow up and play the part of Greg in the Wimpy Kid movie, was born.

Kinney shows us how his ideas about a wimpy kid evolved, first into books and then into the film. We see early sketches of Greg, along with story ideas Kinney scribbled down. Just wait until you see the photo of his Wimpy Kid idea pages from his sketch pad. One page is literally crammed with snippets of ideas and drawings (Kinney says some of these single idea pages took him months to create). He worked on Wimpy Kid drawings and ideas for four years, inventing Greg and all the people and places in Greg's world. Next, he cut photocopied pages of the sketch pad into single jokes, drawings and ideas. He spent several years just pasting these scraps on big sheets of poster board. Then he began typing his ideas into a story. That book, in all its 1,300-page glory, was first published online. Eventually, Amulet Books decided to publish DIARY OF A WIMPY KID, and the rest is literary (and now film) history.

Zachary Gordon read DIARY OF A WIMPY KID and loved the book so much that he told his mother he wanted to be in a movie version if it was ever made. Little could he have guessed that his wish would someday come true!

Meanwhile, Hollywood filmmakers talked about how to transform the book into a movie. Kinney gives us (hilarious) sketches of some of these discussions. Then, step by step, we learn how a movie is made, starting with writers coming in to audition to write the screenplay. Writing a screenplay based on a book, it seems, is an intriguing and complicated process. The writers must choose what parts of the book they will use in the film, and they also add in new scenes to surprise viewers who have read the book. Lots of people have input into the screenplay, so it changes constantly.

Readers of THE WIMPY KID MOVIE DIARY get to meet some of the important people guiding the film, such as director Thor Freudenthal, who kept a diary similar to Greg's when he was a boy. (Some of his journal pages are included in the book.) Meanwhile, the search was on for actors who would bring the parts of Greg and Rowley and all the other characters in the Wimpy Kid world to life.

As Kinney walks us through the making of the film, you'll learn about things you've both wondered about and never even considered. For example, you'll discover how film crew members make such items as fake boogers and arm casts. You'll also learn exactly why Zachary Gordon gets queasy if anyone says "mashed potatoes" to him.

THE WIMPY KID MOVIE DIARY is a terrific book. Fans of the series will especially appreciate this hilarious and witty read, but even newcomers will be motivated to see the movie and read the books (though not necessarily in that order!).

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Go behind the scenes with Jeff Kinney and the making of the Diary of a Wimpy Kid movie!

If you've ever wondered how a movie gets made, you're not alone. Author and illustrator Jeff Kinney didn't know either, but when his bestselling series, Diary of a Wimpy Kid, was turned into a live-action movie by 20th Century Fox, he learned how a book gets adapted into a major motion picture.

Complete with photographs, script pages, storyboard sketches, costume designs, and original art by Jeff Kinney, The Wimpy Kid Movie Diary is the perfect companion to the bestselling series.

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Carpe Corpus (Morganville Vampires, Book 6)

Carpe Corpus (Morganville Vampires, Book 6) Review

These book just keep getting better and better. With book six, the series ventures into the world of steampunk with a special Morganville twist. With the very little I have actually read in the genre of Steampunk, I had a hard time visualizing what Ada looks like, but I am hoping these eventually become movies and someone creates this fascinating machine for the movies! Ada's quirkiness and creepiness fit right in with the rest of the Morganville residents, though, so I know that she/it will grow on me, too.
With this book, it is also a relief that Claire has finally turned seventeen. The build-up between her and Shane was driving me crazy. I also like how the author was much more realistic about her first time with Shane than many romance novelists, with much awkwardness and naivety. Her parents' response to the knowledge of this was quite humorous and charming and lent some much-needed humor to the extent of fear with which Morganville is saturated.
Even though these books have much fantasy, they still move along with a certain believability. The one major exception that I found in this book - that I simply had a hard time believing possible - was when Claire almost dies at the end. With the amount of blood loss she suffered from, there is simply no way she could stay conscious for the amount of that she did or stay alive as she did. When books are as entertaining as these are though, I don't mind a little "writer's license" to keep the main character alive and resolve the loose thread of who is responsible for the random murders of girls in the previous books. I am surprised, though, that Claire never made the connection to who Dean is, since I saw it coming quite easily.
Mynin gets more and more entertaining and fascinating from book to book - he is probably one of my favorite characters for his unpredictability. I am thrilled that the disease can no longer get the best of him - it means he could play a more central role in future books. Many of the characters are easy to like, even if their morals often verge into gray area, such as Amelie.
Even though the "book" has suffered its final demise, the bookworm in me still wonders what else was in that book, so I hope future books can tell me more about it.

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In the small college town of Morganville, vampires and humans lived in (relative) peace-until all the rules got rewritten when the evil vampire Bishop arrived, looking for the lost book of vampire secrets. He's kept a death grip on the town ever since. Now an underground resistance is brewing, and in order to contain it, Bishop must go to even greater lengths. He vows to obliterate the town and all its inhabitants-the living and the undead. Claire Danvers and her friends are the only ones who stand in his way. But even if they defeat Bishop, will the vampires ever be content to go back to the old rules, after having such a taste of power?

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Curious George Four Board Book Set

Curious George Four Board Book Set Review

My daughter LOVES Curious George. We have numerous books and dvds about CG and the man in the yellow hat. We've been to the CG exhibit at the children's museum, saw the stage show and went to the Curious George festival. I love that the books are entertaining, yet educational. This collection is also part of my gift giving package for baby showers and birthdays.

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Curious George Four Board Book Set Overview

Curious George, the beguiling little monkey, is one of the most beloved of all children"s book characters. Now this collection of four board books featuring Curious George is available in a sturdy, reusable, carry-along box. Brightly colored and suitably scaled for the youngest readers, the books feature art from the original storybooks by H. A. Rey.

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This Book Is Not Good For You (Secret Series)

This Book Is Not Good For You (Secret Series) Review

Hi! I just wanted to tell you a little bit about myself and this book/series. I am a Special Education teacher. From my experience working as a teacher, I know that boys are reluctant readers. I have 3 boys of my own. That's why I've made it my goal to motivate unmotivated or reluctant readers. I find books I think the boys will read and read them myself, so I can recommend it and discuss it with them if they decide to read it.
So, I started a Guys Read chapter on my block for the pre-teen boys in my neighborhood. I only have about 7 members, but I'm okay with that. We have so much fun. We take field trips to enhance the experience. To further enhance the experience, this year I've added books that also have the movie. Even though this series doesn't have a movie, I have included it in my summer book club reading list. I know the boys on my block will love this. It's written for pre-teen boys and girls. There are a couple of pictures but I definitely wouldn't describe it as a picture book. The pictures merely enhance the book. The kids are the heroines of the book so children will love that. It's nice clean reading. It's great for parents as well. If you're the type of parent who likes to know what your children are reading, I'd say give this series a try. You won't be disappointed.

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Between the pages of this book lies the secret to the best-tasting chocolate in all the world. I promise, your taste buds will tingle. Your palette will sing! Oh no, have I accidentally tempted you to read this book? I will warn you, however, the most delicious things are never good for you...and this story is particularly scrumptious!

In this tooth-rotting adventure, Cass's mom has been kidnapped by the evil dessert chef and chocolatier, Señor Hugo! The ransom...the legendary tuning fork. Can Cass and Max-Ernest find the magical instrument before it's too late? Will they discover the evil secret ingredient to Señor Hugo's chocolate success?

If you're tempted, take a taste, but just remember...this book is not good for you.

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I Was So Mad (Little Critter) (Look-Look)

I Was So Mad (Little Critter) (Look-Look) Review

My 16 month old loves to read this book! She brings it to me and says "Mad, Mad" and we read it together. I think she likes the short amount of words on each page and the funny pictures. I think she also likes that "I was so mad" is repeated a few times and so she knows what's coming next. Overall great book to read to a toddler!

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Mercer Mayer's very popular Little Critter stars in a picture book about feeling angry. With minimal text and funny illustrations to spell out every new situation, the book shows the Critter family saying no to everything Little Critter wants to do. He can't keep frogs in the tub. He can't help paint the house. Finally, mad at the world, Little Critter announces he will run away. When pals come by and ask him to come and play baseball, our young hero's mood quickly changes. He grabs his bat and heads off for the game, telling himself he can run away another day if he is still so mad.

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People of the Book: A Novel

People of the Book: A Novel Review

Dr. Hanna Heath was assigned to analyze and conserve a historically well documented book, The Sarajevo Haggadah.
Her work took us back and forth between the hypothesized history of this relic which tricked history and survived many witch hunts and book burnings, and her current work.
The relationships in this book are contrived and convoluted, but an interesting tale has been told. The trials of this book rival many thrillers without the violence and histrionic espionage episodes typically associated with that genre.

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The "complex and moving"(The New Yorker) novel by Pulitzer Prize-winner Geraldine Brooks follows a rare manuscript through centuries of exile and war

Inspired by a true story, People of the Book is a novel of sweeping historical grandeur and intimate emotional intensity by an acclaimed and beloved author. Called "a tour de force"by the San Francisco Chronicle, this ambitious, electrifying work traces the harrowing journey of the famed Sarajevo Haggadah, a beautifully illuminated Hebrew manuscript created in fifteenth-century S pain. When it falls to Hanna Heath, an Australian rare-book expert, to conserve this priceless work, the series of tiny artifacts she discovers in its ancient binding-an insect wing fragment, wine stains, salt crystals, a white hair-only begin to unlock its deep mysteries and unexpectedly plunges Hanna into the intrigues of fine art forgers and ultra-nationalist fanatics.

People of the Book: A Novel Specifications

Amazon Best of the Month, January 2008: One of the earliest Jewish religious volumes to be illuminated with images, the Sarajevo Haggadah survived centuries of purges and wars thanks to people of all faiths who risked their lives to safeguard it. Geraldine Brooks, the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of March, has turned the intriguing but sparely detailed history of this precious volume into an emotionally rich, thrilling fictionalization that retraces its turbulent journey. In the hands of Hanna Heath, an impassioned rare-book expert restoring the manuscript in 1996 Sarajevo, it yields clues to its guardians and whereabouts: an insect wing, a wine stain, salt crystals, and a white hair. While readers experience crucial moments in the book's history through a series of fascinating, fleshed-out short stories, Hanna pursues its secrets scientifically, and finds that some interests will still risk everything in the name of protecting this treasure. A complex love story, thrilling mystery, vivid history lesson, and celebration of the enduring power of ideas, People of the Book will surely be hailed as one of the best of 2008. --Mari Malcolm

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Head, Shoulders, Knees and Toes (Baby Board Books)

Head, Shoulders, Knees and Toes (Baby Board Books) Review

I bought this book for my grandson who is now 10 months old. He loves looking at the pictures and watching his Nana make a fool of herself while she sings the song. I like the fact that the music notes are included on the back of the book. I had forgotten the melody so that really helped.

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A board book for babies or toddlers and their parents, featurig a well-known nursery rhyme and interactive text.

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Essential Elements 2000: Book 2 (Trombone)

Essential Elements 2000: Book 2 (Trombone) Review

Very useful but drawback the SmartMusic Software which comes with it is VERY AWESOME in my book will not work on Win 7 or 64 bit machines. The new version of SmartMusic 2011 which now is available through an on line tutoring class for a yearly fee. But even if you just know that the SmartMusic on the CD that comes with with this CD/DVD/Book package it is outdated it is still useful for the DVD and Book combo that work together.

I Went ahead and got the new 2011 software and tutor plan at [...] for use with my Win 7 64 bit machine and this program works wonderfully now and I have found it VERY useful.

Essential Elements 2000: Book 2 (Trombone) Overview

Essential Elements was the major breakthrough for beginning band methods in the Õ90s. Now Essential Elements 2000 will take band programs into the next millennium! EE2000 features:¥ A CD featuring a professional soloist in every Student Book 1 ¥ Great performance music with planned first concert. ¥ Even more great tunes, motivating students to practice and stay in band. ¥ Special Rubank¨ Studies ¥ Better pacing, sequencing and reinforcement. ¥ Theory, history and creativity exercises integrated into each student book.

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The Jazz Theory Book

The Jazz Theory Book Review

I'm primarily a guitarist, I learned to play blues by ear many years ago. But, as I grew more interested in playing jazz, it became clear that there were gaps in my knowledge that I wasn't going to get around by relying on my ear. This book has done an excellent job addressing those gaps.

It was not an easy book to get through. I don't have easy access to a piano, so playing many of the examples on the guitar didn't get the point across completely. Also, piano voicings and guitar voicings aren't ever going to match up completely. But, it was still a valuable experience. At some point I would like to go through the book again with a piano in front of me. In fact, I didn't absorb everything the first time through, I will no doubt read the book again anyway to pick up some of the loose ends.

One of my favorite parts of the book was the section on blues scales, things that I was familiar with. He was able to tie my understanding of the blues to a better understanding of jazz. I think I'll be a better blues player because of it.

I don't read standard music notation very well. I've seen some reviews where the use of standard notation was said to be a shortcoming of the book. I disagree. If you want to play jazz, learn to read music.

It's a challenging read, but worth all of the effort that I put into it. I expect it to also act as a long-term reference. If anything ever happens to it, I'll buy another copy.

The Jazz Theory Book Overview

Endorsed by Jamey Aebersold, James Moody, Dave Liebman, and others, The Jazz Theory Book presents all the information any student of jazz needs in an easy-to-understand, yet thorough, manner. For intermediate to advanced players, and written by one of the acknowledged masters of jazz, it is used by universities around the world.

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Some Girls Bite (Chicagoland Vampires, Book 1)

Some Girls Bite (Chicagoland Vampires, Book 1) Review

The Plot:
In the first Chicagoland Vampires book, we meet Merit, a doctoral student at the University of Chicago and the daughter of an influential Chicago real estate magnate. Despite Merit's priveleged upbringing, she has lived her life an outcast of her family and Chicago's elite social sphere. When she is attacked on campus by a vampire and unwittingly saved from certain death and turned by the leader of one of Chicago's ruling vampire Houses, Merit is sucked into Chicago's supernatural underworld -- of magic, vampires, shifters and nymphs -- to find her way through a whole new kind of political society.

In addition to having to come to terms with her new genetic identity and drinking blood, Merit must also adjust to her new magical friends, the advances of one oh-so-dreamy Second in a rival vampire house, and her inexplicable and ill-advised attraction to her egotistical and calculating maker.

Zelda's Take:
Merit could be my best friend. She is strong, resilient, open-minded, and much more comfortable with a book in hand than at a social gathering.

I love that Merit is thrown into vampire life without a choice. I love that, unlike other books that draw out the actual point of being turned ad infinitum, this book is about vampires from the perspective of a vampire. Forget the allegorical sexual tension of an unchanged, virginal female. Chloe Neill pops that cherry right away. And with aplomb.

I love the strained relationship that Merit has with her maker, Ethan. She hates him for turning her without her consent. Yet she can't deny the reaction her vampire has to him. He looks down on her as a naive new vampire and nothing special. Yet he is inexplicably attracted to her.

But Merit is special. She is stronger than most vampires, both physically and psychically. She can resist the glamour of centuries-old vampires and hold her own when battling said ancient vampires. She is confident, despite the foreign supernatural world into which she's thrown, and is not going to just sit around and let anyone -- vampire leader or otherwise -- rule her life.

Ethan quickly realizes he has his hands full with Merit and desperately tries to control her and keep her under his thumb -- even going so far as trying to make her his consort! -- all the while denying and fighting the attraction he feels for her. Who needs the sexual tension of an unchanged vampire when you've got this kind of romantic interplay!

But Merit fights back with "bite." Forced into vampirehood, Merit recognizes that she must leave her old life behind and embrace her new strength and position in the Cadogan House. And be damned if will she embrace her new life and strength as the leader's whore. Despite her distaste for Ethan, she is fiercely loyal to the oath she takes to serve and protect her "Liege" and House, and jumps headfirst into her role as protector and guardian.

Also great in this book is Merit's best friend, Mallory. After Merit is turned and becomes part of the supernatural world, it becomes quickly evident that Mallory is more than human herself. And who better to introduce Mallory to her magical skills than Merit's hot new trainer, Catcher, a former sorcerer. Mallory and Catcher's relationship can be likened to that of magical bunnies on speed. They fall for each other fast and hard -- adjectives that could also accurately describe their exuberant love life.

While I loved this book and the characters dearly and would pick it up again in a heartbeat -- hence the rating -- I found I had to suspend disbelief over one great big, looming inconsistency. Merit is turned and initiated into Cadogan House, the "House that drinks." Meaning, they drink real blood... from the source. Cadogan House is frowned upon by some of the other Houses -- especially Navarre -- for its heathen-ish ways and willingness to subject humans to this cruel practice. If there was such an organization in Merit's world, Cadogan would be the supreme target of VETH, Vampires for the Ethical Treatment of Humans. But, in the whole book, not once do we see Cadogan vampires drinking from humans!!! We see them drink bagged blood and boxed blood... but, really, where is the requisite vein piercing?!?

Also, while I wholly appreciate the Chicago locale, as a Chicago resident myself, I couldn't help but feel that most of the Chicago references were pretty generic and straight out of the "TimeOut Guide to Chicago" -- Lincoln Park, Wicker Park, Hyde Park, Oak Park, the Cubs and Bears, deep-dish pizza, etc. etc. Kind of a bummer for a long-time Chicago resident who prefers thin-crust pizza, avoids Wrigley Field and Michigan Avenue like the plague (along with other similar tourist traps). Fortunately, after setting the scene, a lot of these references fall off, but I would love to see some more "real" Chicago references!

All in all, this book completely stole my heart and I am so excited to have found another series to devour!

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Some Girls Bite (Chicagoland Vampires, Book 1) Overview

First in a brand new series about a Chicago graduate student’s introduction into a society of vampires.

Sure, the life of a graduate student wasn’t exactly glamorous, but it was Merit’s. She was doing fine until a rogue vampire attacked her. But he only got a sip before he was scared away by another bloodsucker—and this one decided the best way to save her life was to make her the walking undead.

Turns out her savior was the master vampire of Cadogan House. Now she’s traded sweating over her thesis for learning to fit in at a Hyde Park mansion full of vamps loyal to Ethan “Lord o’ the Manor” Sullivan. Of course, as a tall, green-eyed, four-hundred- year-old vampire, he has centuries’ worth of charm, but unfortunately he expects her gratitude— and servitude. But an inconvenient sunlight allergy and Ethan’s attitude are the least of her concerns. Someone’s still out to get her. Her initiation into Chicago’s nightlife may be the first skirmish in a war—and there will be blood.

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Witch & Wizard

Witch & Wizard Review

I had never read a book by James Patterson before this one, but I was pleasantly surprised. From the summary on the back it really didn't sound that interesting, but once I started reading it, it was difficult to stop. Unfortunately what I didn't realize when I started was that this is the first book in a trilogy.

Also, if you're a James Patterson fan that doesn't necessarily mean that you'll enjoy this book. It's written more for the young adult/teen fan base (found near his Max series at Barnes and Noble).

Overall, the book is entertaining so if you're looking to read something with an interesting supernatural twist to it, pick up a copy of Witch & Wizard.

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Witch & Wizard Overview

The world is changing: the government has seized control of every aspect of society, and now, kids are disappearing. For 15-year-old Wisty and her older brother Whit, life turns upside down when they are torn from their parents one night and slammed into a secret prison for no reason they can comprehend. The New Order, as it is known, is clearly trying to suppress Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Being a Normal Teenager. But while trapped in this totalitarian nightmare, Wisty and Whit discover they have incredible powers they'd never dreamed of. Can this newly minted witch and wizard master their skills in time to save themselves, their parents--and maybe the world?

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Keys to Drawing

Keys to Drawing Review

I've got a fair pile of art books stashed around my home, and Bert Dodson's "Keys to Drawing" jumped to the top of the pile almost instantly once I'd opened the Amazon shipping box and I'd had chance to flip through a few pages.

Dodson doesn't bog you down with learning how to hold a pencil or asking you to draw lines and circles you are later told to erase. He has respect for his readers, and it shows.

It also bounces right back to him; Dodson has the amazing ability to make what looks impossibly difficult, possible. Right at the beginning, you start drawing SOMETHING, and that approach continues throughout the book. He shows you the importance of line and shading by asking you to draw what initially seemed to me to be way beyond my capabilities -- but once I simply followed his instructions [I expect he'd call them "suggestions"}, I suddenly discovered that I'd drawn something that has line and shading and the beginning of a personal style. That,in turn,creates in his readers instant feelings of capability in an area where you may earlier have fallen flat on your face. [Yes, I know that's an awkward sentence, but you get the idea.]

I started tinkering with the book last week [Tuesday, 6/2/10 to be precise] and by Friday Dodson had me emulating Van Gogh -- and I was 1) doing a very decent job of it, and 2) I realized that in just DAYS he'd taught me to do things that had flummoxed me for years.

The only area where I continue to be flummoxed is his system of determining perspective. I doubt that this is a difficulty he created in the way he suggests one determine perspective; I think that in this particular area we simply think in different ways. Which, in the end, turns out to be a good thing, because I realize that already, he's taught me to do things I never thought I'd be able to do in pencil or in any other medium.

I've also picked up his newer book, "Drawing with Imagination", which is utterly wonderful, and once again, Dodson knows how to push all the right buttons to get you thinking about ordinary things in very UN-ordinary ways. I really wish I could just leap instantly into that book, but I wanted to see what he'd published earlier to get a better "feel" for the way the man teaches, so I purchased "Keys to Drawing," and it's been a revelation. I'll finish "Keys" before I move into "Imagination," and not be unhappy about it, because I already know this man is GOOD.

To be precise, I think the man's a genius, and were I male I'd tip my hat to him. I really can't say enough good things about this book, and what I'll say to others will be simply: "Buy this book."

Once you do, you'll discover that you've launched yourself out into a marvelous adventure.

Because Dodson has chosen to boldly go where no one has gone before.

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Keys to Drawing Overview

“Anyone who can hold a pencil can learn to draw with some degree of proficiency,” Bert Dodson proclaims.

In this book he shares a complete drawing system that you can use for any subject or type of drawing-even if you doubt your ability to draw. It’s based on fifty-five “keys to drawing,” which are introduced at a comfortable pace. The keys are interspersed with dozens of practice exercises that help you learn by doing.

You’ll learn how to:

• Restate, focus, map and intensify.
• Free your hand action, and then learn to control it.
• Convey the illusions of light, depth and texture.
• Stimulate your imagination through “creative play”

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Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (Book 6)

Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (Book 6) Review

The next to last book in the Harry Potter series has most of the elements that have made the previous books so much fun to read. It includes great characters that come to life and are very well written and distinct. It includes outstanding writing that keeps you turning pages, even when the content isn't your cup of tea. And of course it includes all the magic and mystery of the wizarding world in which Harry Potter lives.

What it lacks is the suspense that was prevelant in many of the other books. Throughout the book, you know that Malfoy is on a special mission and that Snape is either helping or spying on him. But this topic takes a back seat for a majority of the book, as the middle turns into a teen romance novel. It seems that more time was spent on Harry and Ron's love life than the main elements of the story. While this may be interesting for some readers, it was not for me. There was also a lot fewer quidditch descriptions, which I missed sorely.

However, it's worth getting through in order to get to the end. The climactic battle at the end of this book packs the same punch as the last battle in "The Order of the Phoenix", and its conclusion will leave you stunned. Whatever is lacking in the middle of the book is more than made up for by its final chapters.

As usual, Rowling's writing style is outstanding, and you will quickly be fully engrossed in the story. There is a great balance between drama and humor. The characters are well written and memorable, and it's a shame to know there is only one more book left.

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Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (Book 6) Overview

The war against Voldemort is not going well; even the Muggles have been affected. Dumbledore is absent from Hogwarts for long stretches of time, and the Order of the Phoenix has already suffered losses. And yet . . . As with all wars, life goes on. Sixth-year students learn to Apparate. Teenagers flirt and fight and fall in love. Harry receives some extraordinary help in Potions from the mysterious Half-Blood Prince. And with Dumbledore's guidance, he seeks out the full, complex story of the boy who became Lord Voldemort -- and thus finds what may be his only vulnerability.

Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (Book 6) Specifications

The long-awaited, eagerly anticipated, arguably over-hyped Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince has arrived, and the question on the minds of kids, adults, fans, and skeptics alike is, "Is it worth the hype?" The answer, luckily, is simple: yep. A magnificent spectacle more than worth the price of admission, Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince will blow you away. However, given that so much has gone into protecting the secrets of the book (including armored trucks and injunctions), don't expect any spoilers in this review. It's much more fun not knowing what's coming--and in the case of Rowling's delicious sixth book, you don't want to know. Just sit tight, despite the earth-shattering revelations that will have your head in your hands as you hope the words will rearrange themselves into a different story. But take one warning to heart: do not open Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince until you have first found a secluded spot, safe from curious eyes, where you can tuck in for a good long read. Because once you start, you won't stop until you reach the very last page.

A darker book than any in the series thus far with a level of sophistication belying its genre, Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince moves the series into murkier waters and marks the arrival of Rowling onto the adult literary scene. While she has long been praised for her cleverness and wit, the strength of Book 6 lies in her subtle development of key characters, as well as her carefully nuanced depiction of a community at war. In Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, no one and nothing is safe, including preconceived notions of good and evil and of right and wrong. With each book in her increasingly remarkable series, fans have nervously watched J.K. Rowling raise the stakes; gone are the simple delights of butterbeer and enchanted candy, and days when the worst ailment could be cured by a bite of chocolate. A series that began as a colorful lark full of magic and discovery has become a dark and deadly war zone. But this should not come as a shock to loyal readers. Rowling readied fans with Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire and Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix by killing off popular characters and engaging the young students in battle. Still, there is an unexpected bleakness from the start of Book 6 that casts a mean shadow over Quidditch games, silly flirtations, and mountains of homework. Ready or not, the tremendous ending of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince will leave stunned fans wondering what great and terrible events await in Book 7 if this sinister darkness is meant to light the way. --Daphne Durham

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Begin at the Beginning

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone Hardcover Paperback

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Why We Love Harry
Favorite Moments from the Series
There are plenty of reasons to love Rowling's wildly popular series--no doubt you have several dozen of your own. Our list features favorite moments, characters, and artifacts from the first five books. Keep in mind that this list is by no means exhaustive (what we love about Harry could fill ten books!) and does not include any of the spectacular revelatory moments that would spoil the books for those (few) who have not read them. Enjoy.

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone

* Harry's first trip to the zoo with the Dursleys, when a boa constrictor winks at him. * When the Dursleys' house is suddenly besieged by letters for Harry from Hogwarts. Readers learn how much the Dursleys have been keeping from Harry. Rowling does a wonderful job in displaying the lengths to which Uncle Vernon will go to deny that magic exists. * Harry's first visit to Diagon Alley with Hagrid. Full of curiosities and rich with magic and marvel, Harry's first trip includes a trip to Gringotts and Ollivanders, where Harry gets his wand (holly and phoenix feather) and discovers yet another connection to He-Who-Must-No-Be-Named. This moment is the reader's first full introduction to Rowling's world of witchcraft and wizards. * Harry's experience with the Sorting Hat.

Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets

* The de-gnoming of the Weasleys' garden. Harry discovers that even wizards have chores--gnomes must be grabbed (ignoring angry protests "Gerroff me! Gerroff me!"), swung about (to make them too dizzy to come back), and tossed out of the garden--this delightful scene highlights Rowling's clever and witty genius. * Harry's first experience with a Howler, sent to Ron by his mother. * The Dueling Club battle between Harry and Malfoy. Gilderoy Lockhart starts the Dueling Club to help students practice spells on each other, but he is not prepared for the intensity of the animosity between Harry and Draco. Since they are still young, their minibattle is innocent enough, including tickling and dancing charms.

Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban

* Ron's attempt to use a telephone to call Harry at the Dursleys'. * Harry's first encounter with a Dementor on the train (and just about any other encounter with Dementors). Harry's brush with the Dementors is terrifying and prepares Potter fans for a darker, scarier book. * Harry, Ron, and Hermione's behavior in Professor Trelawney's Divination class. Some of the best moments in Rowling's books occur when she reminds us that the wizards-in-training at Hogwarts are, after all, just children. Clearly, even at a school of witchcraft and wizardry, classes can be boring and seem pointless to children. * The Boggart lesson in Professor Lupin's classroom. * Harry, Ron, and Hermione's knock-down confrontation with Snape.

Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire

* Hermione's disgust at the reception for the veela (Bulgarian National Team Mascots) at the Quidditch World Cup. Rowling's fourth book addresses issues about growing up--the dynamic between the boys and girls at Hogwarts starts to change. Nowhere is this more plain than the hilarious scene in which magical cheerleaders nearly convince Harry and Ron to jump from the stands to impress them. * Viktor Krum's crush on Hermione--and Ron's objection to it. * Malfoy's "Potter Stinks" badge. * Hermione's creation of S.P.E.W., the intolerant bigotry of the Death Eaters, and the danger of the Triwizard Tournament. Add in the changing dynamics between girls and boys at Hogwarts, and suddenly Rowling's fourth book has a weight and seriousness not as present in early books in the series. Candy and tickle spells are left behind as the students tackle darker, more serious issues and take on larger responsibilities, including the knowledge of illegal curses.

Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix

* Harry's outburst to his friends at No. 12 Grimmauld Place. A combination of frustration over being kept in the dark and fear that he will be expelled fuels much of Harry's anger, and it all comes out at once, directly aimed at Ron and Hermione. Rowling perfectly portrays Harry's frustration at being too old to shirk responsibility, but too young to be accepted as part of the fight that he knows is coming. * Harry's detention with Professor Umbridge. Rowling shows her darker side, leading readers to believe that Hogwarts is no longer a safe haven for young wizards. Dolores represents a bureaucratic tyrant capable of real evil, and Harry is forced to endure their private battle of wills alone. * Harry and Cho's painfully awkward interactions. Rowling clearly remembers what it was like to be a teenager. * Harry's Occlumency lessons with Snape. * Dumbledore's confession to Harry.

Magic, Mystery, and Mayhem: A Conversation with J.K. Rowling

"I am an extraordinarily lucky person, doing what I love best in the world. I’m sure that I will always be a writer. It was wonderful enough just to be published. The greatest reward is the enthusiasm of the readers." --J.K. Rowling

Find out more about Harry's creator in our exclusive interview with J.K. Rowling.

Did You Know?

The Little White Horse was J.K. Rowling's favorite book as a child.

Jane Austen is Rowling's favorite author.

Roddy Doyle is Rowling's favorite living writer.

A Few Words from Mary GrandPré

"When I illustrate a cover or a book, I draw upon what the author tells me; that's how I see my responsibility as an illustrator. J.K. Rowling is very descriptive in her writing--she gives an illustrator a lot to work with. Each story is packed full of rich visual descriptions of the atmosphere, the mood, the setting, and all the different creatures and people. She makes it easy for me. The images just develop as I sketch and retrace until it feels right and matches her vision." Check out more Harry Potter art from illustrator Mary GrandPré.

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