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4 | Orderly presentation | This is a nice looking book, but for me, the contents are lacking in providing easy recipes that parents of children who are starting to eat solid foods will actually use. It is appealing visually, the paper feels good in the hand, it's unfortunately a book that likely will be looked at and placed on a shelf, ignored ... | [] | 1594748950 | 1594748950 | AGCA64OUVM2TJGNN3IUXMEU7KF6Q | 1,469,381,284,000 | 2 | false |
5 | Wiley Blackwell text certainly will inspire more | Black is Beautiful: A Philosophy of Black Aesthetics is the most recent book in the Foundations of the Philosophy of the Arts series. It joins texts specific to the cultural topics of Art, Motion Pictures, Literature, and the Performing Arts. This informative and interesting text is suitable for courses in general Ph... | [] | 1405150637 | 1405150637 | AGCA64OUVM2TJGNN3IUXMEU7KF6Q | 1,469,378,538,000 | 1 | false |
4 | Tastes of African American history and culture | When the National Museum of African American History and Culture opens its doors in September this year, I will be there. I requested this book, Dream a World Anew, not knowing if it was going to be a pre-release copy or finished and although I received an uncorrected proof, this is and will be when finished, and outst... | [] | 1588345688 | 1588345688 | AGCA64OUVM2TJGNN3IUXMEU7KF6Q | 1,468,532,956,000 | 1 | false |
4 | Not an easy feat | Max Allan Collins provides in chronological order a collection of short stories begun by Mickey Spillane which can be read individually or as I did, on a single very rainy day. Being that I read Spillane years ago and am far from expert on his writing style, it was difficult for me to differentiate between Spillane an... | [] | 1504036093 | 1504036093 | AGCA64OUVM2TJGNN3IUXMEU7KF6Q | 1,467,737,248,000 | 0 | false |
4 | Can't we just all get along | Barbara Annis suggests that by reading this book, you can solve the problem of misconception in communication between men and women in the workplace. I suggest that you may not be able to solve the problem, however you might be better able to understand the motivation driving how "she" says one thing and "... | [] | 0134513274 | 0134513274 | AGCA64OUVM2TJGNN3IUXMEU7KF6Q | 1,467,736,768,000 | 0 | false |
4 | Resourceful publication is best for new MacBook users | If you are unable to get to an Apple Store to benefit from the classes they offer after you purchase a new MacBook, then you definitely can benefit from a very well laid out introductory book which helps you set your up and get it ready for the applications you will inevitably be adding. Teach Yourself VISUALLY MacBoo... | [] | 1119252679 | 1119252679 | AGCA64OUVM2TJGNN3IUXMEU7KF6Q | 1,466,964,973,000 | 1 | false |
5 | More useful than I expected | As president of my homeowner's association, I lead monthly meetings in addition to an annual meeting and rely on Robert's Rules of Order to conduct those gatherings. I have not looked at Robert's Rules of Orders in many years, so finding this book for dummies was a windfall. It is easy to understand, simple to follow, ... | [] | 1119241715 | 1119241715 | AGCA64OUVM2TJGNN3IUXMEU7KF6Q | 1,466,347,995,000 | 0 | false |
4 | Took me some time | This novel is my introduction to the work of Lauren Belfer and although I respect her evident historical research and excellent style, I found And After the Fire to be a worthwhile read which was cumbersome at times. It was almost as though too much information was provided, causing my reading to be halted in mid sente... | [] | 0062428519 | 0062428519 | AGCA64OUVM2TJGNN3IUXMEU7KF6Q | 1,466,015,187,000 | 0 | false |
4 | A fine first taste | Ovidia Yu's Aunt Lee had been on my list for a few years but for the life of me, I can't recall who recommended the series to me. I am usually drawn into fictional characters with strong personalities and unusual characteristics, then want to read every one of their tales. Aunt Lee is well drawn, other characters ar... | [] | 0062416499 | 0062416499 | AGCA64OUVM2TJGNN3IUXMEU7KF6Q | 1,463,257,953,000 | 0 | false |
4 | Some old friends, some new to me | The collection of Paris Stories is very good but not so great for my liver. I have radiated the urge for a cigarette, but there is something triggered in my brain when I read about Paris, particularly Colette and Djuna Barnes (no Anaiis Nin or Henry Miller in this collection) causing me to crave a cognac, Pauillac o... | [] | 1101907568 | 1101907568 | AGCA64OUVM2TJGNN3IUXMEU7KF6Q | 1,462,373,857,000 | 0 | false |
4 | Listened as I read | Memories and new to me anecdotes, Rich Cohen writes well. Like the series, Vinyl, I found the cadence to be jumpy, so the book took me longer to get through than I'd hoped for and I found myself skimming pages at some points. I much preferred David Bowie and Lou Reed to the Rolling Stones, but always like to get more... | [] | 0804179239 | 0804179239 | AGCA64OUVM2TJGNN3IUXMEU7KF6Q | 1,462,299,334,000 | 3 | false |
5 | Layers uncovered | Surreal, emotionally stimulating and complex, Ladivine: A novel by Marie NDiaye took me longer to consume than most novels these days. This was not because I did not enjoy reading it, but quite the opposite, I wanted to enjoy each and every morsel of the delicious and descriptive narration. With many books, I tend to... | [] | 0385351887 | 0385351887 | AGCA64OUVM2TJGNN3IUXMEU7KF6Q | 1,462,298,641,000 | 1 | false |
5 | Many audiences for this book of the folks who bring us the food in the city | My father emigrated to the USA, spoke little English, and his first job was as a busboy at Dubrow's Cafeteria on Miami Beach. Ina Yalof could have included some of his stories in her collection, Food and the City. Yes, Miami Beach is not NYC, but as I read some of the stories, I reflected on memories of him describin... | [] | 0399168923 | 0399168923 | AGCA64OUVM2TJGNN3IUXMEU7KF6Q | 1,461,079,424,000 | 1 | false |
5 | Great gift for gourmand | Not all collections of short stories by assorted authors makes it as an anthology worthy of recommendation. This is one that I carried with me, a small book filled with tales that I found entertaining, amusing and worthy of sharing with others. As with any anthology, not all were wonderful, but as a part of the entir... | [] | 1101907592 | 1101907592 | AGCA64OUVM2TJGNN3IUXMEU7KF6Q | 1,460,493,701,000 | 1 | false |
5 | Perfect book for a rainy day but prepared to continue reading even when the sun returns | This is one of those mysteries that draws you in to the story, creating a strong desire to read it instead of doing things you've planned to do. I started reading Find Her while on a flight and spent the next two days reading when I could, talking about it, determined to find out if my suspicions were accurate. Tr... | [] | 0525954570 | 0525954570 | AGCA64OUVM2TJGNN3IUXMEU7KF6Q | 1,452,916,961,000 | 1 | false |
5 | Complex characters occupy a curious landscape | Every once in awhile, I read a piece of literature that provides a story filled with characters who linger beyond the pages and such is the case with Marvel and a Wonder. Joe Meno has been compared to other authors, but I personally find his writing to be unique and so efficient yet complex that I must reread passages... | [] | 1617753947 | 1617753947 | AGCA64OUVM2TJGNN3IUXMEU7KF6Q | 1,452,526,899,000 | 1 | false |
5 | Excellent in all regards | If you are looking for a definitive price guide on antiques, check out other publications by Judith Miller. On the other hand, if you are interested in furniture and home accessory design, and are focused on history, designers and materials used during the majority of the twentieth century, I highly recommend her n... | [] | 1770856129 | 1770856129 | AGCA64OUVM2TJGNN3IUXMEU7KF6Q | 1,448,019,920,000 | 0 | false |
5 | This one stays off the shelf | When I lived in San Francisco, I made regular visits to The Exploratorium, where I believe I first was introduced to the name, Ivan Moscovich. I am not a mathematician, but I do appreciate the beauty it portrays and am on awe of those who have what I never will, an image handle on it. This heavy hardbound book, The ... | [] | 1770854754 | 1770854754 | AGCA64OUVM2TJGNN3IUXMEU7KF6Q | 1,447,087,283,000 | 3 | false |
4 | Informative text and easy to create recipes | I debated whether or not to order the Deb Wise new book, Incredibly Decadent Desserts, because I've seen several of her recipes online and wasn't terribly impressed by her use of Cool Whip as an ingredient in one. Since her writing style and reasoning far outweighed that one little criticism, I requested the book and... | [] | 0848744519 | 0848744519 | AGCA64OUVM2TJGNN3IUXMEU7KF6Q | 1,446,314,353,000 | 6 | false |
4 | Entertaining story moves quickly | I do not read a lot of science fiction but was intrigued by the premise of Saturn Run. The fictional book is interwoven with more scientific information than other mysteries or thrillers, yet the highly readable dialogue and creative characters made for a couple days of entertainment without bogging down the mind in t... | [] | 0399176950 | 0399176950 | AGCA64OUVM2TJGNN3IUXMEU7KF6Q | 1,445,967,957,000 | 1 | false |
4 | Varied assortment of characters in the selections included | One of my sisters is the perfect audience for the Ultimate Disney Party Book because she is a fabulous hostess who loves to prepare coordinated products in every aspect of her event. I, on the other hand, am more of a haphazard, spur of the moment, mishmash kind of a person when it comes to parties. This is a book th... | [] | 1940787041 | 1940787041 | AGCA64OUVM2TJGNN3IUXMEU7KF6Q | 1,444,664,107,000 | 1 | false |
5 | May be the best first book on birding | I am not a birder. Yet. I have been amazed by them for my entire life and was devastated when our first parakeet died. Mom said it flew away while we were at school, but we learned the truth as adults, Jujack had died and she disposed of the carcass before we returned home. I have participated as a counter for a lo... | [] | 1624141188 | 1624141188 | AGCA64OUVM2TJGNN3IUXMEU7KF6Q | 1,443,891,791,000 | 2 | false |
5 | May inspire the young to explore American History | Like many other National Geographic books, The Old West by Stephen G. Hyslop is an ideal coffee table book with concise bursts of information accompanied by extraordinary photos and illustrations representing the subject matter. With a layout complementing the Old West itself, it is hard to not want to read further ev... | [] | 142621555X | 142621555X | AGCA64OUVM2TJGNN3IUXMEU7KF6Q | 1,443,890,020,000 | 1 | false |
5 | Perfect timing for pawpaws on our property to be eaten | Unlike many who read Pawpaw: In Search of America's Forgotten Fruit, I know the fruit but I did not know of the history in this country. My timing could not have been better for ordering the book because I was eating pawpaw on the day the book arrived at my door. Andrew Moore was inspired to search and research, then... | [
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2 | All it lacks are the discount coupons | As a former San Franciscan, I was eager to reminisce over my days traveling through the wine country and weekends at my in-laws' country home in Sonoma by revisiting the area via this little travel book. My first impression of Lonely Planet's Road Trips of the San Francisco Bay Area & Wine Country was of disappointmen... | [] | 1743607059 | 1743607059 | AGCA64OUVM2TJGNN3IUXMEU7KF6Q | 1,443,631,398,000 | 0 | false |
5 | I was surprised but not shocked | Karin Slaughter was not an author I followed but that has now changed. Pretty Girls is a dark and complex story of crime fiction that was read with speed I have not devoted to a mystery in some time now and it was worth every moment spent in turning the pages. Slaughter did not spoon feed or clean up dirty images, bu... | [] | 0062429051 | 0062429051 | AGCA64OUVM2TJGNN3IUXMEU7KF6Q | 1,443,555,819,000 | 1 | false |
5 | I think Humboldt would have approved | Extremely well respected and honored, many places and things have been named after Alexander von Humboldt. One of my favorite cheeses is Humboldt Fog. He was a leader in the understanding of the unity of nature, crossing from the sciences to the arts, a man whose personal life was mysterious, while his discoveries an... | [] | 038535066X | 038535066X | AGCA64OUVM2TJGNN3IUXMEU7KF6Q | 1,443,020,281,000 | 5 | false |
4 | Dreamlike story exposes and conceals | The cover of Patrick Modiano's novel, so you don't get lost in the neighborhood sets the stage for his story. Just as the telephone handset hangs from its cord, the protagonist is dangling in his existence and what he can recall from the past. The story line and pacing remind me of a tropic of torpor, but I like it. ... | [] | 054463506X | 054463506X | AGCA64OUVM2TJGNN3IUXMEU7KF6Q | 1,442,429,658,000 | 4 | false |
5 | So much history in a well written, educational and entertaining format | James S. Forrester is a doctor, scientist and excellent writer who can convey a story full of information and humanity. This is not easy to do, as the science often overrules the storytelling aspects in non-fiction. The Heart Healers had me drawn in with the first page and continued to interest me until the final pag... | [] | 1250058392 | 1250058392 | AGCA64OUVM2TJGNN3IUXMEU7KF6Q | 1,440,090,774,000 | 1 | false |
4 | Fiction that entertains and educates | It has been years since I read Kathy Reichs. Since her main protagonist, Temperance Brennan is quite different on the page than on the screen, I chose the screen. For the past seasons, I have lost interest in Bones, so was intrigued to read the latest novel in the Reichs series. Forensic Anthropology is fascinating ... | [] | 0345544048 | 0345544048 | AGCA64OUVM2TJGNN3IUXMEU7KF6Q | 1,435,608,607,000 | 0 | false |
5 | Old fans and new readers will certainly find at least a few to savor in this collection | Let me tell you, even if you have never read Shirley Jackson, this collection assembled and published by her children is worth the read even if you do not consume them all. From the first story which made me immediately think of the Twilight Zone series to which I was addicted, I wanted more and put everything aside u... | [] | 0812997662 | 0812997662 | AGCA64OUVM2TJGNN3IUXMEU7KF6Q | 1,434,812,190,000 | 0 | false |
5 | Satirical collection is entertaining | Karen Joy Fowler clearly spent time on the stories included in black glass. They are well written, challenging, interesting and amusing. She is not an author with whom I was previously familiar and I am happy to have spent some time with her creations, taking my time with them. I wish I had the ability to create fic... | [] | 0399175792 | 0399175792 | AGCA64OUVM2TJGNN3IUXMEU7KF6Q | 1,434,550,370,000 | 0 | false |
4 | Surprises abound despite some predictable situations | Ezekiel Rawlins was the first character created by Walter Mosley that led me on a quest to follow the author. At a mystery writers lecture over twenty years ago, Mosley's manner of speaking was as impressive as the novels. Some may compare Leonid McGill to Easy Rawlins, but I personally see them as two distinctly dif... | [] | 0385539185 | 0385539185 | AGCA64OUVM2TJGNN3IUXMEU7KF6Q | 1,434,387,453,000 | 0 | false |
5 | Work of art | Each page of Porter's book is a work of art, printed to the edges with enticing colors. Magician monkeys with cat eyes stimulate discussion by their actions, and the simple background objects shouldn't confuse young children. Offering much more than primary colors and words, this book is sure to become a classic. | [] | 1570619298 | 1570619298 | AGCA64OUVM2TJGNN3IUXMEU7KF6Q | 1,433,278,725,000 | 0 | false |
4 | Nicely assembled introduction to Tokyo | I regret not visiting Tokyo and Japan years ago when my nephew lived there. With the Lonely Planet Make My Day book, I am able to get my bearings with the flip of the page, but more importantly, the downloadable app that is a benefit of purchasing the book. The app allows me to do about the same as this flip book doe... | [] | 1743607016 | 1743607016 | AGCA64OUVM2TJGNN3IUXMEU7KF6Q | 1,433,015,697,000 | 0 | false |
4 | Make your day and night | The downloadable app from Lonely Planet which allows me to do about the same as this flip book does is a great resource available to purchasers of the book. Currently, I have several of the Make my Day books and after scanning in the code on the inside rear cover, I've unlocked each of the cities. Using the book and ap... | [] | 1743606974 | 1743606974 | AGCA64OUVM2TJGNN3IUXMEU7KF6Q | 1,433,015,430,000 | 0 | false |
4 | Available app is even more helpful when combined with the book | I've recently reviewed the Lonely Planet guide to France and combined with this little flip book, I feel set for a trip to the country and Paris, the City of Lights. It is quite possible that I prefer the app from Lonely Planet which allows me to do about the same as this flip book does. Currently, I have several of t... | [] | 1743606982 | 1743606982 | AGCA64OUVM2TJGNN3IUXMEU7KF6Q | 1,432,139,824,000 | 0 | false |
4 | Make my trip | Preparing for a trip to France and not exactly sure what you want to see or do? With a color coded index, you can obtain a taste of the country by referencing this Lonely Planet travel guide, then focus in on the specifics of your journey. This is not an encyclopedia, but provides in a small publication little appeti... | [] | 1743214065 | 1743214065 | AGCA64OUVM2TJGNN3IUXMEU7KF6Q | 1,431,962,117,000 | 0 | false |
5 | Use the book as a starting point | Turning the pages through this little book, I was reminded of places where I spent time while living in San Francisco. It's funny, but I have forgotten about quite a few of the attractions and more have appeared. It is possible that I prefer the app from Lonely Planet which allows me to do about the same as this flip... | [] | 1743606990 | 1743606990 | AGCA64OUVM2TJGNN3IUXMEU7KF6Q | 1,431,779,811,000 | 0 | false |
5 | Very smart approach to travel but information is not written in stone | It is quite possible that I prefer the app from Lonely Planet which allows me to do about the same as this flip book does. Currently, I have several of the books and after scanning in the code on the inside rear cover, I've unlocked each of the cities. Using the book and app together gives me a fuller potential for n... | [] | 1743606966 | 1743606966 | AGCA64OUVM2TJGNN3IUXMEU7KF6Q | 1,431,632,531,000 | 0 | false |
5 | Amusing, entertaining, educational book for adults, too | There is something enticing about books written for young people in the style of a diary with entries expressing what is going on in the mind of the child. Unusual Chickens for the Exceptional Poultry Farmer takes this book several steps further by incorporating the drama of every day existence to a twelve year old re... | [] | 038575552X | 038575552X | AGCA64OUVM2TJGNN3IUXMEU7KF6Q | 1,431,364,623,000 | 2 | false |
4 | Turn off your tv and read this novel | Like Criminal Minds Cyber? Intrigued by the Edward Snowden experience? Leary about the reality of your own privacy? If you like a thriller with a strong female protagonist that is not fluffy, this is a great read. It is a novel that opens softly and then packs the punches an intriguing plot develops. An impressive and ... | [] | 0385531575 | 0385531575 | AGCA64OUVM2TJGNN3IUXMEU7KF6Q | 1,431,217,241,000 | 1 | false |
4 | I like his style | In my neighborhood, I read restaurant reviews by Tom Sietsema, therefore was attracted to Robert Sietsema reviews and articles about NYC food. (They are distant relatives and are both in the top 20 in this year's list of top food reviewers for The Daily Meal.) I didn't approach New York in a Dozen Dishes as a collecti... | [] | 0544454316 | 0544454316 | AGCA64OUVM2TJGNN3IUXMEU7KF6Q | 1,431,085,180,000 | 2 | false |
4 | Lengthy novel benefits from concentration | Antonio Munoz Molina has created a huge novel that is just what I want in any artistic creation, to be loved or hated, but not to be perceived as benign. Using a non-traditional and non-linear approach, he writes long sentences and long paragraphs which often continue for pages, a style that some will hate, but I find... | [] | 0547547846 | 0547547846 | AGCA64OUVM2TJGNN3IUXMEU7KF6Q | 1,430,358,456,000 | 0 | false |
5 | Good and evil | After recently seeing for the gazillionth time the Alfred Hitchcock film, Rope, I pulled out an old copy of Compulsion by Meyer Levin. Both the film and the novel basically deal with the notion of killing for the sake of killing because one (or two) can get away with it, and an actualized murder. Compulsion was based... | [] | 1941493025 | 1941493025 | AGCA64OUVM2TJGNN3IUXMEU7KF6Q | 1,429,971,899,000 | 2 | false |
5 | Superb autobiography and more | Photojournalism is not a profession for the mild or meek, but better suited for those who are driven to achieve something. That could be a personal desire, but in most cases, a quest for learning from and exposing the world to people and places not easily visible or experienced. Lynsey Addario describes her unconvent... | [] | 159420537X | 159420537X | AGCA64OUVM2TJGNN3IUXMEU7KF6Q | 1,429,032,641,000 | 0 | false |
5 | "Now go and live your life" | The last novel I read by Graham Swift was Wish You Were Here, so I was very happy to see that he has a new book of short stories. I am not like the protagonists in this assortment of twenty-five stories that each occur in England featuring men of varied ages, not all who are native sons. Nevertheless, Swift can portr... | [] | 110187418X | 110187418X | AGCA64OUVM2TJGNN3IUXMEU7KF6Q | 1,429,028,864,000 | 0 | false |
5 | Exquisite writing | For me, I had to constantly remind myself that The Fires of Autumn was written after Irene Nemirovsky had left Paris, and was completed yet unpublished just prior to her death at Auschwitz. Often, books are republished and lose in translation or editing, however this edition is poignant and I believe the author would ... | [] | 1101872276 | 1101872276 | AGCA64OUVM2TJGNN3IUXMEU7KF6Q | 1,428,931,555,000 | 0 | false |
4 | Science and humanity | Read this during a storm, read this during a drought, or read this on any day and you're bound to learn something. Cynthia Barnett's Rain is not exactly what I was expecting, but I am glad to have read this lengthy book that relates literature, music and more to the meteorological and environmental story of rain. It ... | [] | 0804137099 | 0804137099 | AGCA64OUVM2TJGNN3IUXMEU7KF6Q | 1,428,696,519,000 | 1 | false |
3 | Tempered mayhem to say the least | It is tough to review a partial book, but that is what we readers of the advanced readers copy received. Judging from the four stories included in this copy, I can say that the pages are visually interesting with representative NY photographs and a map at the start of each story designating the location, so I anticipa... | [] | 159474761X | 159474761X | AGCA64OUVM2TJGNN3IUXMEU7KF6Q | 1,428,512,922,000 | 1 | false |
5 | Full of rhymin' | Check out the index, then read the poems for a fun challenge. The poems are varied in length and topic, but they rhyme. The drawings are entertaining and contemporary. We have an advanced copy, so all but the cover is black and white. That has not stopped our enjoyment, as it enables us to color in as desired witho... | [] | 0545722810 | 0545722810 | AGCA64OUVM2TJGNN3IUXMEU7KF6Q | 1,428,079,142,000 | 2 | false |
3 | Strength could be in creating dialogue among early school aged readers | It is pink and it is glittery, the tale of Glamourpuss, the conceited cat who wears diamonds. When a little dog with a wardrobe arrives and takes over, Glamourpuss reacts as one expects a spoiled cat to behave, that is until she discovers that the little dog wishes to be more like her. They become friends and all end... | [] | 0545609542 | 0545609542 | AGCA64OUVM2TJGNN3IUXMEU7KF6Q | 1,427,391,710,000 | 1 | false |
4 | Family, philosophy, loss, memory, expectations and freedom in jazz | I doubt that The Jazz Palace will ever be transformed into a movie because its strongest voice is that of the narrator. Despite containing a fairly predictable story line and characters, Mary Morris beautifully describes their motivation with a literary skill. With Chicago as its stage, bits are dropped in abruptly, ... | [] | 0385539738 | 0385539738 | AGCA64OUVM2TJGNN3IUXMEU7KF6Q | 1,427,312,916,000 | 3 | false |
5 | Especially good for those with test taking difficulties or anxieties | For those intending to take the SAT Mathematics subject test, you can't go wrong with the Kaplan Level 1 prep book. Not only does it provide hints, diagnostic tests, follow-up tests, but also practice tests which can assist every student. Sensible suggestions for preparation are offered early on, things which most a... | [] | 1618658417 | 1618658417 | AGCA64OUVM2TJGNN3IUXMEU7KF6Q | 1,426,016,406,000 | 0 | false |
5 | Get out, ask questions, read this book, and you will have a great foundation | Just as not every filmmaker is not an immediate success, the same holds true for a DJ. As John Steventon suggests, it's important to set yourself apart, be prepared with a good demo, and market yourself. In DJing for Dummies, the person who thinks it is a simple jump from playing with Garage Band on your Mac to DJing... | [] | 1118937287 | 1118937287 | AGCA64OUVM2TJGNN3IUXMEU7KF6Q | 1,425,998,069,000 | 1 | false |
4 | Another drink | It's dark and deep and was written decades ago. Ted Lewis was dark and deep and has been dead for decades. GBH is due to be published in the USA next month and is well worth the read for those who appreciate the genre and his style. Short sentences, back and forth from then to now, fall from grace and then...... Re... | [] | 1616955503 | 1616955503 | AGCA64OUVM2TJGNN3IUXMEU7KF6Q | 1,425,690,824,000 | 2 | false |
4 | 50 shades of hey, well, I need a shower | In or out, dead or alive, up or down, Clive Barker takes the reader through circles of hell in a complex tour of exhausting magical, fantastic places with characters who each is strong enough to warrant a book of her/his/herhis own. Unlike anything I've read, The Scarlet Gospels, is a fictional tale of Harry D'Amour, ... | [] | 1250055806 | 1250055806 | AGCA64OUVM2TJGNN3IUXMEU7KF6Q | 1,424,298,353,000 | 5 | false |
5 | Non-intimidating and extremely informative reference | With the advent of the internet, I have been able to research patents without having to go to the US Patent and Trademark Office. I personally hold no patents, but am enamored with the entire process, having had numerous conversations with a Patent Attorney friend and many scientist and engineer colleagues. More comp... | [] | 111883965X | 111883965X | AGCA64OUVM2TJGNN3IUXMEU7KF6Q | 1,424,223,675,000 | 0 | false |
5 | Placed on my shelf between Bukowski and Burroughs | In 1951, Joan Vollmer was accidentally shot by her husband, William S. Burroughs, in a drunken William Tell style shooting in Mexico. She died and he ultimately returned to the US, where he wrote some of my favorite fiction. Tomas Gonzalez was born one year prior to Vollmer's death, in Medellin, Colombia, and I'm bri... | [] | 1782270418 | 1782270418 | AGCA64OUVM2TJGNN3IUXMEU7KF6Q | 1,424,126,243,000 | 1 | false |
5 | Author's anecdotes are endearing | Not all of the DUMMIES books are wonderful and I think it is largely because of the author's connection or lack thereof with the reader. With a layout that is typical of the series, Customer Experience for Dummies is great and I would say that the author had much to do with it with his anecdotal. The subject matter o... | [] | 1118725603 | 1118725603 | AGCA64OUVM2TJGNN3IUXMEU7KF6Q | 1,423,773,016,000 | 0 | false |
4 | One seventh of a ton | I loved reading the Nero Wolfe series by Rex Stout and still own a copy of [[...]] which I bought in that year. [[...]] is the first I've read by Robert Goldsborough and I found his Wolfe and Archie story to be delightfully written in a fashion reminiscent of the originals. Subtleties like Wolfe seating his one seven... | [] | 1497690412 | 1497690412 | AGCA64OUVM2TJGNN3IUXMEU7KF6Q | 1,423,704,111,000 | 1 | false |
5 | Absurdities abound | Short stories make me happy even if the actual story is not happy at all. Being immersed in a tale with a short page life is thrilling, particularly if I discover the desire to reread a story. Such is the case with Jonathan Lethem's, [[ASIN:0385539819 Lucky Alan: And Other Stories]], a small book containing nine stor... | [] | 0385539819 | 0385539819 | AGCA64OUVM2TJGNN3IUXMEU7KF6Q | 1,423,599,273,000 | 0 | false |
5 | Lighter than a Pet Rock with a longer lifespan | Gary Dahl made millions rather quickly with his Pet Rocks, but Ty Warner showed him up by breathing life into little stuffed toys. Visit any thrift store today and you're likely to see one stuffed in a bin with other stuffed animals and dolls missing tufts of hair. Like a needle in a haystack, ¨the¨ most valuable Bea... | [] | 1591846021 | 1591846021 | AGCA64OUVM2TJGNN3IUXMEU7KF6Q | 1,423,435,636,000 | 5 | false |
5 | Objective biographies of two and their effect on the business of fashion | Dana Thomas is a very smart woman. By drawing parallels between fashion icons John Galliano and Alexander McQueen, she gives insight into the business of fashion as constructed by the two who came from similar backgrounds. Young women and men who envision themselves as fashionistas would benefit from reading this enl... | [] | 1594204942 | 1594204942 | AGCA64OUVM2TJGNN3IUXMEU7KF6Q | 1,423,350,592,000 | 0 | false |
3 | Thrilling read which has not changed my life | Were I to accept as believable the novel written by Alex Berenson, it's likely that I would have enjoyed [[ASIN:0399159746 Twelve Days (A John Wells Novel)]] more than I did. Unfortunately for me, there were too many, ¨Oh, really,¨ moments which stopped the flow, so the pacing was interrupted. For example, one of the... | [] | 0399159746 | 0399159746 | AGCA64OUVM2TJGNN3IUXMEU7KF6Q | 1,422,981,743,000 | 2 | false |
5 | Paragraphs are not necessary | It seems that anyone interested in behavior these days uses mindfulness as an approach to attain happiness. I suggest that in addition, adults might be guided to spend a day reading Yasmin Reza's Happy are the Happy. A collection of interwoven encounters, this witty French novel portrays our humanity through gender,... | [] | 1590516923 | 1590516923 | AGCA64OUVM2TJGNN3IUXMEU7KF6Q | 1,422,969,722,000 | 4 | false |
5 | Thank you Mira Jacob | It's unclear to me as to why I selected [[ASIN:0812994787 The Sleepwalker's Guide to Dancing: A Novel]], particularly since I don't often read family sagas. Perhaps the non-linear approach had something to do with it, or the Indian American family. Often reading several books at once, it's uncommon for me to be so dr... | [] | 0812994787 | 0812994787 | AGCA64OUVM2TJGNN3IUXMEU7KF6Q | 1,422,907,991,000 | 1 | false |
4 | Reinforces my investment approach of supporting what matters to me, avoiding what doesn't | Not being a financial professional, the collection edited by John G. Taft provided me an opportunity to read tight and compact chapters which were not overwhelming. Some were more interesting than others, but in general, I found the entire book, [[ASIN:1137279729 A Force for Good: How Enlightened Finance Can Restore F... | [] | 1137279729 | 1137279729 | AGCA64OUVM2TJGNN3IUXMEU7KF6Q | 1,422,805,566,000 | 0 | false |
3 | Not a single knot but a macrame | Love or hate, that's what I predict the reader will get from, Bonita Avenue, by Peter Buwalda. A story structure that is layered, it's necessary to pay attention or it's likely that you'll drift away and not care about the characters, let alone stick with the novel.<br /><br />Holland, China, California, all at time... | [] | 0553417851 | 0553417851 | AGCA64OUVM2TJGNN3IUXMEU7KF6Q | 1,421,708,817,000 | 1 | false |
4 | Groundbreaking expose succeeds | While reading [[ASIN:0807074969 Blood of the Tiger: A Story of Conspiracy, Greed, and the Battle to Save a Magnificent Species]], I occasionally thought of fictional tales which used bits and pieces of animal trade and destruction. Snapping myself back into the reality of the expose by J. A. Mills, I appreciated her s... | [] | 0807074969 | 0807074969 | AGCA64OUVM2TJGNN3IUXMEU7KF6Q | 1,421,084,713,000 | 0 | false |
4 | Edinburgh locale through bright language | Where I could not get enough of two other series written by Andrew McCall Smith, [[ASIN:0804170002 Bertie's Guide to Life and Mothers: A 44 Scotland Street Novel (9)]], is my first venture into the story of this building. Although I enjoyed the characters, dialogue, relationships, chapter titles and illustrations, the... | [] | 0804170002 | 0804170002 | AGCA64OUVM2TJGNN3IUXMEU7KF6Q | 1,421,078,996,000 | 0 | false |
5 | Fans of "The Affair" will love this calm approach | There's a new television series called, "The Affair", which basically portrays a man and a woman, alternating scenes between his perception of the past and hers. [[ASIN:1250045428 All the Old Knives]], by Olen Steinhauer, follows a similar style, with chapters told from the perspective of a man, then by the woman who ... | [] | 1250045428 | 1250045428 | AGCA64OUVM2TJGNN3IUXMEU7KF6Q | 1,420,736,057,000 | 0 | false |
4 | My dog enjoyed reading this book | I read the book, not the dog, but each time I laughed out loud (which occurred often), she became excited and came over for some affection. Samantha Ellis is a very good writer. Despite sections which did not move as quickly as I'd liked, [[ASIN:1101872098 How to Be a Heroine: Or, What I've Learned from Reading too M... | [] | 1101872098 | 1101872098 | AGCA64OUVM2TJGNN3IUXMEU7KF6Q | 1,420,557,167,000 | 0 | false |
5 | Fascinating and easy to read thought provoking study | Unfortunately, those who would benefit the most from reading [[ASIN:080703343X A Matter of Breeding: A Biting History of Pedigree Dogs and How the Quest for Status Has Harmed Man's Best Friend]] never will. Therefore, it's up to those who do to discuss what we've learned from the research done by its author, Michael B... | [] | 080703343X | 080703343X | AGCA64OUVM2TJGNN3IUXMEU7KF6Q | 1,420,479,229,000 | 2 | false |
4 | I've known people like Sophie | The dirt presented is not as messy as much of what really transpired in the early 1960's, but Nick Hornby has given us in, [[ASIN:1594205418 Funny Girl: A Novel]], a cute story of a very stereotypical cast of characters which begins in an era that was often more colorful than its individuals. Some of the premises are ... | [] | 1594205418 | 1594205418 | AGCA64OUVM2TJGNN3IUXMEU7KF6Q | 1,420,325,683,000 | 1 | false |
5 | Thank you once again | For me, being engrossed in a story that spoon feeds not only the plot but simplistic character descriptions is tedious because of the frustration I feel from the author's lack of trust in me, the reader to format my own images and impressions. Fortunately, Anne Tyler has the skill of an author and respect for the read... | [] | 1101874279 | 1101874279 | AGCA64OUVM2TJGNN3IUXMEU7KF6Q | 1,420,104,570,000 | 5 | false |
5 | Buy a copy, read it, talk about it and share it with others | Thinking about what book you can purchase for your child's school or library? Look no further, because [[ASIN:1770852956 Your Water Footprint: The Shocking Facts About How Much Water We Use to Make Everyday Products]], by Canadian environmental journalist Stephen Leahy has everything you could want. It's attractive, ... | [] | 1770852956 | 1770852956 | AGCA64OUVM2TJGNN3IUXMEU7KF6Q | 1,419,887,273,000 | 0 | false |
3 | The author as a young man | One of my favorite novels at the start of this century was, [[ASIN:0156007754 Blindness (Harvest Book)]], written by José Saramago and translated by Giovanni Pontiero. Having the opportunity to read his recently published first novel which was completed in 1953 and remained unpublished until now, I was eager to read t... | [] | 0544090020 | 0544090020 | AGCA64OUVM2TJGNN3IUXMEU7KF6Q | 1,419,792,220,000 | 2 | false |
5 | Layout is perfect for blurring boundaries | Mohsin Hamid states in the introduction to, [[ASIN:1594633657 Discontent and its Civilizations: Dispatches from Lahore, New York, and London]], "In my writing, I have tried to advocate the blurring of boundaries: not just between civilizations or people of different 'groups,' but also between writer and reader." His ... | [] | 1594633657 | 1594633657 | AGCA64OUVM2TJGNN3IUXMEU7KF6Q | 1,419,125,213,000 | 0 | false |
5 | Amazing resource | I work with many producers of music in my business and I am in awe of their capabilities. When we put together a production, I rely on their expertise in that arena, but now have [[ASIN:041581460X In the Box Music Production: Advanced Tools and Techniques for Pro Tools]] by Mike Collins to aid me in understanding the ... | [] | 041581460X | 041581460X | AGCA64OUVM2TJGNN3IUXMEU7KF6Q | 1,419,123,802,000 | 0 | false |
5 | Underpriced and I don't say that often | When I taught Visual Literacy at a local university, I often selected publications by Focal Press because of their content, presentation and high production values. [[ASIN:0415661811 Finish Your Film! Tips and Tricks for Making an Animated Short in Maya]] by Kenny Roy is just such a book, but its price is less than mo... | [] | 0415661811 | 0415661811 | AGCA64OUVM2TJGNN3IUXMEU7KF6Q | 1,418,944,617,000 | 0 | false |
4 | Good resource for planning a trip | When planning a trip, I tend to search the internet for information. On the other hand, having a publication with color photos and maps consolidates what may take hours of searching online to access, so I like to flip through the pages of travel guides. The most recent edition of [[ASIN:1742208975 Lonely Planet Disco... | [] | 1742208975 | 1742208975 | AGCA64OUVM2TJGNN3IUXMEU7KF6Q | 1,418,942,317,000 | 0 | false |
5 | Survives the turning of its pages | With nice photographs and maps, the size of [[ASIN:1742208878 Lonely Planet Pocket New York City]] is its best quality. I've flipped through, folded pages back and the book is still intact, a concern I always have with smaller travel guides. Despite being named a guide of New York City, the focus of this book is real... | [] | 1742208878 | 1742208878 | AGCA64OUVM2TJGNN3IUXMEU7KF6Q | 1,418,941,649,000 | 0 | false |
5 | The worst stories in the world are linear stories | This statement made by the author, Martie Cook, sums it up. All too often, aspiring writers for visual medium have difficulties transferring from the page to the screen. This is why so many programs and films are adapted by professional script writers.<br /><br />In [[ASIN:0415710898 Write to TV: Out of Your Head and ... | [] | 0415710898 | 0415710898 | AGCA64OUVM2TJGNN3IUXMEU7KF6Q | 1,418,739,002,000 | 1 | false |
5 | A rose is a rose, or is it? | The only thing better than reading Anna Karenina in Russian is reading a translation that interprets the text and recreates it in the style of the author, Leo Tolstoy. Since he is unavailable to tell us himself and I don't speak Russian, I must rely on a translator who is familiar with the language, Tolstoy's style an... | [] | 0300203942 | 0300203942 | AGCA64OUVM2TJGNN3IUXMEU7KF6Q | 1,418,333,145,000 | 2 | false |
5 | Comprehensive basic introduction | My library contains numerous books on film and video production and theory, many are from my years as a graduate student in Film and Video. [[ASIN:0415822580 Single-Camera Video Production]] was written specifically for students new to video production, those who want a refresher and those who are new owners of video ... | [] | 0415822580 | 0415822580 | AGCA64OUVM2TJGNN3IUXMEU7KF6Q | 1,418,332,323,000 | 0 | false |
3 | Title was well contrived | I haven't read Patricia Cornwell's novels for some time and was disappointed by the latest Kay Scarpetta installation, [[ASIN:0062325345 Flesh and Blood]]. The pacing of this mystery was rather sluggish until the end which seemed rushed. A quick read, there was not much in the midsection that was as stimulating as the... | [] | 0062325345 | 0062325345 | AGCA64OUVM2TJGNN3IUXMEU7KF6Q | 1,418,330,436,000 | 0 | false |
4 | Unusual collection | Reading this in pieces over the past month was not like a cruise around the world, but rather a trek with no itinerary. Since I have never been one for typical travels, I liked jumping around from author to author and found myself researching those with whom I was unfamiliar just to see what they were known for writin... | [] | 0544330153 | 0544330153 | AGCA64OUVM2TJGNN3IUXMEU7KF6Q | 1,417,753,099,000 | 1 | false |
5 | Just when we thought it was safe | In preparation for receiving, [[ASIN:0062377183 Moriarty]], by Anthony Horowitz, I watched and rewatched my Sherlock Holmes movies. I watched old black and white films, BBC productions, Robert Downey Jr.'s two films, and pulled up the Arthur Conan Doyle original stories on my Kindle. As a fan of Midsomer Murders, Foy... | [] | 0062377183 | 0062377183 | AGCA64OUVM2TJGNN3IUXMEU7KF6Q | 1,416,876,336,000 | 0 | false |
4 | Sound travels through air and is dependent on material interactions | A post doctoral dissertation researched and written by Andrew Durkin, [[ASIN:0307911756 Decomposition: A Music Manifesto]] is an interesting read, albeit a lengthy study which could have been abbreviated to reach a greater audience. The author has an established reputation as a musical collaborator and educator, based... | [] | 0307911756 | 0307911756 | AGCA64OUVM2TJGNN3IUXMEU7KF6Q | 1,416,184,902,000 | 4 | false |
5 | "The story of aging is the story of our parts" | Years ago, I worked in health care, most recently in an Oncologist's office, so professionally I had dealt with mortality, and with an undergraduate degree in Philosophy and special interest in Thanatology, the study of death, it seemed that this book was right up my alley. It was very exciting to see Dr. Gawande and ... | [] | 0805095152 | 0805095152 | AGCA64OUVM2TJGNN3IUXMEU7KF6Q | 1,415,897,782,000 | 1 | false |
4 | My rhythm was not in synch with the author throughout | Modern man or not, I do not care for the human, Le Corbusier, previously known as Charles-Édouard Jeanneret. Anthony Flint in, [[ASIN:0544262220 Modern Man: The Life of Le Corbusier, Architect of Tomorrow]], used a dramatic approach in portraying Le Corbusier. The more I learned about the architect, the less I cared ... | [] | 0544262220 | 0544262220 | AGCA64OUVM2TJGNN3IUXMEU7KF6Q | 1,415,808,881,000 | 0 | false |
4 | History, economics and science | Not everyone will love [[ASIN:1451691599 Rust: The Longest War]], by Jonathan Waldman. Some may think it should be titled, "Rust, The Longest Chapters." I thoroughly enjoyed reading the book because each chapter could stand alone and each taught me something, stirred me to use some of my brain cells. Part historica... | [] | 1451691599 | 1451691599 | AGCA64OUVM2TJGNN3IUXMEU7KF6Q | 1,415,557,841,000 | 0 | false |
5 | Incredible historical literary fictional story | Every so often, I read a novel and am so taken by it's depth that it appears to be non-fiction even though I know the author created the characters and action That is the case with [[ASIN:0385538715 I Am China: A Novel]]. by Xiaolu Guo. Historical, poetic, lyrical, cultural, romantic, the correspondence between two l... | [] | 0385538715 | 0385538715 | AGCA64OUVM2TJGNN3IUXMEU7KF6Q | 1,415,374,713,000 | 0 | false |
5 | Choose how simple or complicated you want to bake | With contributions from some of the best bakers, there is something for everyone's taste represented in [[ASIN:B00I3HYILE Fine Cooking Cakes & Cupcakes: 100 Best Ever Recipes]], a collection of cakes, cupcakes, sweet biscuit baked goodies and more. If you like chocolate, there's something for you. Want pumpkin, banan... | [] | 1627103899 | 1627103899 | AGCA64OUVM2TJGNN3IUXMEU7KF6Q | 1,415,046,684,000 | 0 | false |
4 | Classics retold are hit or miss. This one hits | Little Red Riding Hood is a story that most kids have either read or heard so [[ASIN:0545694817 The Cat, the Dog, Little Red, the Exploding Eggs, the Wolf, and Grandma]] provides a cute alternative approach to the story. Since we are a dog household, of course the dog was the character that was loved more with its cur... | [] | 0545694817 | 0545694817 | AGCA64OUVM2TJGNN3IUXMEU7KF6Q | 1,414,874,126,000 | 0 | false |
5 | Audience is much greater than train enthusiasts | We have many art books which often are kept on a table for viewing by guests. Since the receipt of [[ASIN:1465422293 Train: The Definitive Visual History (Dk Smithsonian)]], they've been retired to the shelves to make room for this pictorial history of the train. Stunning photographs are mesmerizing, as their detail ... | [] | 1465422293 | 1465422293 | AGCA64OUVM2TJGNN3IUXMEU7KF6Q | 1,414,700,860,000 | 1 | false |
4 | Collaborative efforts actualized his inspirations and appreciation for architectural history | Followers of Norman Davenport Askins need not give a second thought to the luscious coffee table book, [[ASIN:1580933750 Inspired by Tradition: The Architecture of Norman Davenport Askins]], with Susan Sully providing text and principal photography. Upon first glance, this hefty book (printed in China by The Monacelli... | [] | 1580933750 | 1580933750 | AGCA64OUVM2TJGNN3IUXMEU7KF6Q | 1,414,431,485,000 | 5 | false |
4 | Predictable yet moving | The dialogue kept me reading [[ASIN:1476725799 The Possibilities: A Novel]] by Kaui Hart Hemmings, a story that otherwise would have been a chore for me to finish because I found it very predictable. Character interactions were written with style, multiple participants were as well done as a more intimate conversation... | [] | 1476725799 | 1476725799 | AGCA64OUVM2TJGNN3IUXMEU7KF6Q | 1,414,428,763,000 | 0 | false |
5 | Literary and philosophical gem | [[ASIN:0307950735 The Infatuations (Vintage International)]] by Javier Marias and beautifully translated by Margaret Jull Costa, is a stellar piece of existential writing. With philosophical and literary references, it is almost like a memoir laden with name drops, only I care about these references and allusions. Th... | [] | 0307960722 | 0307960722 | AGCA64OUVM2TJGNN3IUXMEU7KF6Q | 1,413,935,360,000 | 1 | false |
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