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A1DNUHDSDIAS41 | 0399144900 | Joseph H. Race "Jose Mango" | [
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] | Firstly, I had forgotten how much I enjoyed the "Archy' series, and his wit, charm, social status, style of dressing, love of the good life, etc....and his relationship with his pater, and his gardening mom. This one might have been written by the ghostwriter, but I see Sanders all over it and throughout Archy's escapades. I have now actually gone back and am re-reading some of the earlier Archy stories. In summary, Sanders was a wonderful writer - he is missed. | 4 | UNIQUE ARCHY MCNALLY | 1,361,577,600 | 02 23, 2013 |
A1DNUHDSDIAS41 | 0399145877 | Joseph H. Race "Jose Mango" | [
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] | This is another entertaining, suspenseful Spencer, which takes place in the horse-racing world of Georgia. I will miss Parker's 1-3 books per year with his main characters that readers have come to know on a personal basis. Spencer is his normal fit, deadly, wise-cracking self, who takes care of the bad guys, and of course, enjoys his sweet squeeze Susan the Shrink. Parker obviously does a lot of research about the main topics of his books. His descriptions of the humidity of the South is outstanding, and you canmost feel the sweat oozing out of your body, even though you're sitting in a comfy chair overlooking the ocean in cool Oregon. Also, few can write dynamic, fast-moving dialogue like Parker. | 4 | VERSATILE PARKER | 1,347,148,800 | 09 9, 2012 |
A1DNUHDSDIAS41 | 0399147624 | Joseph H. Race "Jose Mango" | [
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] | I've been a Spencer and Hawk fan forever - never missed a Parker book...so now comes along the Western series which I am enjoying more every day. Now that Parker has passed, I've taken to reading his other efforts outside of Boston and the mystery genre. I absorbed this quick read in several days and saw that he didn't give up his fast-clipped and witty dialogue. This version runs away from some of the known facts but hell, it's entertainment; and maybe it did happen this way. All the interesting characters of the Old West tales are here, like Doc Holliday, Bat Masterson, the Brothers, and Wyatt's lady Josie Marcus. Just like all the Westerns, there are the good and bad guys, and Wyatt just happens to be the 'white hat' in this novel. A good read! | 4 | EARPS IN TOMBSTONE - 1879 | 1,273,536,000 | 05 11, 2010 |
A1DNUHDSDIAS41 | 0399147799 | Joseph H. Race "Jose Mango" | [
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] | Firstly, Parker is one of my favorite writers and he always deliver a fast-clipped, interesting story with great characterization. His dialogue tells half the story in relating the plot and describing the characters. Chief Stone is fighting his alcoholism and his unhealthy attachment to his former wife. He knows that he is through with baseball, and police work is his last great interest and the end of the line if he doesn't correct his drinking. The man is decisive and knows the job. He sometimes moves into the so-called 'grey' area in his dealings tih criminals and convinces the reader that justice is served. This is a good one... | 4 | JESSE BE THE MAN! | 1,346,112,000 | 08 28, 2012 |
A1DNUHDSDIAS41 | 0399149775 | Joseph H. Race "Jose Mango" | [
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] | What can I say? Just another fun story with Spenser, Susan and the usual group of characters; but in this one, Paul comes back, all grown up, and Spenser interacts with Chief Jesse Stone. As always, good action and suspense, and the dialogue is always so clever and precise. Add this one to your reading list. | 4 | ANOTHER SPENSER | 1,373,328,000 | 07 9, 2013 |
A1DNUHDSDIAS41 | 0399151443 | Joseph H. Race "Jose Mango" | [
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] | It's a fast-moving tale, easy to read, and predictable; but what the hey, it's in Yosemite, and therefore, worth the read. Barr's story is suspenseful, a page-turner, and I like the way she presented her characters (too many for me to keep count sometimes). Barr, like her hard-charging Ranger Pigeon, knows the territory and the procedures. Other reviewers have laid out the detailed plot, but I will say this novel prompted to pick a few more of Barr's stories and adventures. I'll save them for my next trip to a National Park sitting underneath a giant Sequoia tree. | 4 | OUTDOORS IN YOSEMITE | 1,281,916,800 | 08 16, 2010 |
A1DNUHDSDIAS41 | 0399152407 | Joseph H. Race "Jose Mango" | [
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] | The other reviewers have covered the story and some of the criticism about Hawk being "dumbed down," often speaking in ghetto ebonics, and both he and Spenser on the tiresome racial banter back and forth. But you always know the good, satisfying outcome of these series, bad guys makes vicious mistakes and the two lads, along with some secondary characters, have to even the score and make things right again. It still shocks me when Hawk blasts the bad guys right between the eyes, even though they had it coming. No discussion, just very decisive action. It's not great literature but enjoyable entertainment for sure. I am going to miss my 1-3 Parker novels every year with Spenser and Hawk, and the new series of Sunny Randall and Jesse Stone. RIP Robert. | 4 | SPENSER AND HAWK ON THE JOB | 1,297,296,000 | 02 10, 2011 |
A1DNUHDSDIAS41 | 0399152776 | Joseph H. Race "Jose Mango" | [
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] | I just re-read this western novel and found it as exciting and satisfying as the first read. Parker was a master storyteller - we are already missing his themes and characters. If you have not read a western in a long time - then this is the one!Very entertaining and he makes the people and plot believable. | 5 | ANOTHER GREAT WESTERN | 1,273,363,200 | 05 9, 2010 |
A1DNUHDSDIAS41 | 0399153233 | Joseph H. Race "Jose Mango" | [
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] | Just another classic Spenser novel, this one dating back to 2005. There's a lot of interaction between Pearl, the pet dog, and Spenser while his inamorata Susan is away at a conference. She is mostly missing in this story as is Hawk. Both are mentioned but only to add to the storyline; but Susan does show up at the end for a sensitive love session. Spenser is hired by a grandmother who believes her grandson is not guilty of a mass murder at a local school. Of course, with his usual responses to the situation, the grandmother considers Spenser to be a "wisenheimer," which he doesn't deny, but considers himself "persistent and fearless, and reasonably smart." I always enjoy Parker's quick-moving and realistic dialogue. A quick read - hard to put down even for a cold drink and snack break on a sunny afternoon. | 4 | WISENHEIMER | 1,325,030,400 | 12 28, 2011 |
A1DNUHDSDIAS41 | 0399154418 | Joseph H. Race "Jose Mango" | [
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] | This is a typical Robert Parker "Spenser" novel with all the usual characters like Susan, the love interest, and the bad/good guys starring Hawk, Chollo, Vinnie, et. al., along with the regular local and state cops, and the FBI. As always, the dialogue is quick and sharp, and fitting in with the Spenser/Hawk friendship. Plus typically the gunsels get wasted, and justice is done at the end with the bad guy (who was a definite threat to Susan), getting arrested and carted off to prison by the FBI. I liked it and enjoyed the fast read that kept my interest going to the last chapter. Spenser and Susan even talked "marriage" in this story. Already I have been missing Parker, and have been re-visiting some of his older novels. | 4 | BAD/GOOD GUYS ARE BACK | 1,300,838,400 | 03 23, 2011 |
A1DNUHDSDIAS41 | 0399155414 | Joseph H. Race "Jose Mango" | [
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] | I enjoy Robert Parker and all his familar characters. I had almost given up on Jesse Stone, him being a drunk and obsessed with the ex-wife Jenn...but maybe he finally found some backbone and stood firm against the looney ex-wife. We'll see in future stories. Parker continues with his fast-clipped dialogue, and the book movies along very fast - too fast as some readers indicated that it should have been a short story and not a full-length novel. But I enjoyed it as I do with all Parker's works. Not sure I would ever buy another Jesse Stone, unless I snuck a peek to see if he finally dumped Jenn. I really liked some of the sub-characters in this one, and the cameo visits by the old stand-bys. | 4 | AT LAST, MAYBE DUMP JENN | 1,238,198,400 | 03 28, 2009 |
A1DNUHDSDIAS41 | 0399155716 | Joseph H. Race "Jose Mango" | [
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] | I read everything that Parker ever wrote,and it will seem strange not to pick up his 1-2 new books each year. He had a basic plot that worked every time for him - in Brimstone, he has Virgil Cole and Everett Hitch (Spenser and Hawk) and this time a runaway, confused prostitute named Allie French (Susan in a different profession). What sets him off from Zane Grey and other well-respected western writers, is his sharp, quick-witted dialogue, and the fast-moving story. There are no wasted adjectives and adverbs in his narratives, and it's kind of reassuring (and maybe cheating) to know that the protagonists will have some tough times, but they will pull through. Virgil will have some decisions to make about Allie (Susan), but will he? Before we could always look forward to the next novel, but no more -unless Parker had some follow-up hidden in his hard drive. Or wife Joan will hire a ghost writer to finish up some of the incomplete stories. | 4 | SAME FORMULA / PLOT | 1,275,696,000 | 06 5, 2010 |
A1DNUHDSDIAS41 | 0399156232 | Joseph H. Race "Jose Mango" | [
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] | A combo of characters with lots of action and of course, Parker's wonderful writing. We will miss him but he left a long list of tomes for us to re-read and enjoy again. Other reviewers have told the story with the twins, and it was fun to see Jesse and Sunny flirting and having a good time with one another. Of course, Sunny is still in love with her ex, and Jesse continues to be enthralled by his ex-wife. Jesse has got it together in so many ways, except maybe drinking too much; but this constant anguish with the ex is just plain irritating - it doesn't fit his character. Maybe one of Parker's friends will give us a satisfactory ending. As always, I enjoyed this story and the great dialogue. | 4 | JESSE AND SUNNY | 1,371,427,200 | 06 17, 2013 |
A1DNUHDSDIAS41 | 0399156852 | Joseph H. Race "Jose Mango" | [
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] | For a final novel, it had a few things lacking that an editor might have picked up, or if Robert hadn't passed away, he might have cleaned up a few portions of the book. As always, the dialogue was snappy and fun, and of course, the bad guys get what's coming to them. I'll miss him, Susan, Hawk, and the other characters that have appeared through the years. Very interesting, competent writer. I'm also hoping that a family member might another manuscript in his desk dealing with his new western protagonists or with Jesse in New England. | 4 | ALREADY MISS ROBERT | 1,350,432,000 | 10 17, 2012 |
A1DNUHDSDIAS41 | 0399157840 | Joseph H. Race "Jose Mango" | [
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] | It's gotta be tough following an act like Parker, but Brandman does his best....or maybe better in the future. Readers like myself have learned to identify with Stone's thoughts, and the location of Paradise and the trips into Boston. But much didn't ring true for me. I also didn't like what happened to Suit and Molly, who used to be main characters in the past. I will try one more time with Brandman and see how it goes. It would behoove him to read all the comments from true Parker fans, and work on his writing and his approach to making Jesse come alive on the pages. If he wants to be Brandman, then drop Parker off the title. | 3 | JUST NOT JESSE STONE | 1,357,430,400 | 01 6, 2013 |
A1DNUHDSDIAS41 | 0399161570 | Joseph H. Race "Jose Mango" | [
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] | Nice job by Ace Atkins, and some of the other writers that are working with the Parker Estate in keeping the series going with the same suspense and quick wit. I am glad that there is still a play with donuts and coffee, and quick tours of the Boston area. I'll be reading some more - already picked up the new western. | 5 | PARKER IS STILL WITH US | 1,401,753,600 | 06 3, 2014 |
A1DNUHDSDIAS41 | 0399163832 | Joseph H. Race "Jose Mango" | [
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] | I enjoyed the book as I do all of Sue's books. I particularly appreciated getting the history on Kinsey, as I had missed a few of the alphabet stories. The last story in this one was a downer, but maybe Sue was chewing up her past and maybe spitting it out. But I do enjoy Kinsey taking on the world, and I certainly enjoy the humor that's thrown in in the plot. I like her character development also. Worth the bucks - a good read. | 4 | PROCESSING THE PAST | 1,395,532,800 | 03 23, 2014 |
A1DNUHDSDIAS41 | 0399246649 | Joseph H. Race "Jose Mango" | [
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] | Other reviewers have covered the plot - I would add that the writing was fun and exciting. Example: "The rough-and-tumble founders of Dillontown were a scrappy bunch. From fist-fighting misfits and cattle rustlers to gold-digging drunkards and cardsharp hustlers...and that's just the women..." The descriptions of people and their dialogue were terrific and real, and you find yourself flipping through more pages, even though it is late-at-night. This is a good one. Anyone that loves baseball will find a good read here. And who is the mysterious Henry, wanted dead or alive by the law? | 5 | YOUNG BOY WITH A DREAM | 1,360,627,200 | 02 12, 2013 |
A1DNUHDSDIAS41 | 039951144X | Joseph H. Race "Jose Mango" | [
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] | I don't pretend to be an expert cook, but I do have a lot of fun in the kitchen, especially with my teenage daughters. I do believe that they find me a source of entertainment with my recipes right from this cookbook. We turned out some great dishes, e.g., Lumpia Shanghai, Philippine Fred Rice, Rellenong Manok, Paksiw Na Bangus, Maruya, Pianono, etc. My son likes to kick back and watch the interaction, but then he is the first in line to grab the finished product. I liked this cookbook and found it to be helpful, easy to use, and covering a large range of Filipino food. Well done! | 5 | OH YUM - MASARAP | 1,180,310,400 | 05 28, 2007 |
A1DNUHDSDIAS41 | 0399534288 | Joseph H. Race "Jose Mango" | [
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] | A fun, interesting book and a good one to have on the kitchen table when you and your friends get to yakking about trivia, or just to start up a conversation. It also answers a lot of questions that you might get from one of your children, or if a teacher (who's expected to know all), from the students. I liked it and would recommend it to others, who appreciate knowing "useless information," like me and my passel of friends, always committed to learning "new stuff." | 4 | FUN, FUN AND MORE FUN | 1,220,659,200 | 09 6, 2008 |
A1DNUHDSDIAS41 | 0399534644 | Joseph H. Race "Jose Mango" | [
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] | Being a writer and an English instuctor, I found this little book to be an exciting challenge and a lot of fun in reminding and rebuilding my vocabulary. Most of the words would probably never be used in everyday conversations but you could be very impressive (showing the flair) in understanding while reading high level academic pieces. The book has chapters that range from action to the classics, to powerhouse words and special words used in the spice of life. I liked the foreign import section with words such aficionado for the bullfighters, avatar for the movie-goers, demimonde for those that enjoy the ladies of the night, or the sangfroid cold-blooded participatant, or anomie for the sociologists or joie de vivre for those that experience the joy of living. If you're in the 'word' business, this is a good one to add to your library, and of course, baffle your students. Enjoy your next philippic and make it loud. | 4 | FEELING ERUDITE - FROM MUGWUMP TO PROVOCATEUR | 1,310,601,600 | 07 14, 2011 |
A1DNUHDSDIAS41 | 0425099997 | Joseph H. Race "Jose Mango" | [
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] | Dr. Waitley apparently spoke to my father and grandfather years ago about success, both of whom instilled in me a basic love and appreciation of life, starting with simple questions "is the glass half-full or half-empty?" He discusses the top ten qualities of a successful life, and he reminds all of us that it is so basic by taking a positive approach to life. He talks about taking action today and forget all that "maybe tomorrow" downers/patterns that keep us bogged down, and never moving to the winner's circle. Winning is so sweet and it is available by appying his formulas for for being successful. Some of the book is dated, like OJ and and his appearance in the book, and possibly some his concepts could be challenged in psychology and research, but still very appropriate and applicable to our lives today. I bought a copy for each of my three teenagers - a good primer for their upcoming careers. | 5 | SIMPLE AND BASIC | 1,271,376,000 | 04 16, 2010 |
A1DNUHDSDIAS41 | 0425104451 | Joseph H. Race "Jose Mango" | [
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] | This is #87 in the Slocum series, and many more stories of course to follow. Reading this western series is just flatout entertaining with lots of action and beautiful ladies. In this one, John Slocum is forced to join up with a wagon train of misfits, and there's plenty of wild Indians and cowboy killers to deal with. There shouldn't be any surprises when Slocum prevails. | 4 | SHOOT 'EM UP | 1,328,918,400 | 02 11, 2012 |
A1DNUHDSDIAS41 | 0425127230 | Joseph H. Race "Jose Mango" | [
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] | This is one of the earlier Spenser novels - 1990. Other reviewers have covered the plot. but I admire Parker for working around, or for, the weird Hollywood actress that he has been hired to babysit and keep her alive. The story has plenty of twists and turns, and has Spenser flying from coast to coast, trying to sort out why the actress is so screwed up. As with all Parker's novels, I liked it. | 4 | AS GOOD AS EVER | 1,374,883,200 | 07 27, 2013 |
A1DNUHDSDIAS41 | 0425176363 | Joseph H. Race "Jose Mango" | [
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] | Every hotel manager, or someone working their way up in the system, should read this classic story about an exclusive New Orleans hotel, the famous St. Gregory; and all the things that can go wrong...or right. This tale takes place in five sultry days which includes romance, drama, excitement and routine daily events of a hotel. Well worth a read - maybe around the pool of a 5-star hotel. This book was a basis for a later TV series. I'v forgotten what a good writer Arthur Hailey could be. | 4 | LEARNING TOOL | 1,321,920,000 | 11 22, 2011 |
A1DNUHDSDIAS41 | 0425176606 | Joseph H. Race "Jose Mango" | [
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] | This is a sequel/follow-up to the original book "Marine Sniper - 93 Confirmed Kills" about Carlos Hathcock, a super-shot, authentic Vietnam hero, great patriot and one of our finest Marines. The sequel carries much of the interviewing and research by the author that didn't make it into the original epistle. The book also takes the reader into 'life after Vietnam' for Carlos, a lot about his family, and of course, his eventual death at age 56 because of multiple sclerosis. Carlos ended up with 93 confirmed kills in Vietnam as a scout sniper and 300 probable kills. He valued life and mostly for the protection of his fellow Marines - he felt that every enemy combatant he eliminated could no longer harm his 'grunts.' He completed some of the most difficult missions every assigned to a Marine - there is also information about his trainees and partners, and the many medals he won as a sharpshooter in competitions. As an additional and interesting segment, Henderson twice interviewed Viet Cong General Tran Van Tra, Commander in Chief during the war, who authorized the formation of a special sniper unit with the sole purpose of finding and killing Hathcock, and eventually resorted to placing a $20,000 bounty on the 'white feather' sniper. Fortunately, the bounty was never collected. | 4 | LONG TRA'NG DU K'ICH - WHITE FEATHER SNIPER | 1,310,428,800 | 07 12, 2011 |
A1DNUHDSDIAS41 | 0425185702 | Joseph H. Race "Jose Mango" | [
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] | Another delightful, suspenseful story with the Florida quasi-sleuth Archy. I love how he kinda glides through life and seems always to land on his feet. I equally enjoy the other characters, like Binky, Mom, Dad, his paramours, etc., as Archy incorporates them into a fun and interesting story. Sanders may be gone, but his writing partner keeps the series going - I like these follow-up novels. | 4 | McNALLY LIVES ON | 1,366,761,600 | 04 24, 2013 |
A1DNUHDSDIAS41 | 0425210766 | Joseph H. Race "Jose Mango" | [
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] | This one dates back to 1971, but is still an interesting suspenseful read. We have bombs and explosions and four passengers on a small plane that miraculously survive, and of course, the unsuccessful saboteur is still lurking in the shadows. Francis was a former jockey so his novels usually include horses and strange, but well-described characters, that hang in that sort of world. This is an easy-reading mystery - I liked it. | 4 | GOOD SUSPENSE | 1,359,244,800 | 01 27, 2013 |
A1DNUHDSDIAS41 | 0425231844 | Joseph H. Race "Jose Mango" | [
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] | The plot has been covered extensively. What I really enjoyed about this book was the easy flowing read, and the trips to the ocean and reefs from my easy chair. Roberts has the ability to put you in the scene with detailed descriptions and her characterizations of the players are wonderful. I enjoyed it - carry it on your next trip to Hawaii or other ocean locales. | 4 | A TRIP TO THE REEF | 1,372,464,000 | 06 29, 2013 |
A1DNUHDSDIAS41 | 0440184940 | Joseph H. Race "Jose Mango" | [
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] | The author combines energy and originalty with the wonderful, exciting world of surfing, crime investigation, and those great California beaches, especially Huntington which has always been a favorite spot for my family. The other reviewers have covered the plot, but Nunn gives you more, like the the essence and details of being in the area in the '80's. The dope, graffiti, tattoos, out of control bikers and surfer dudes, and the run-away girls, just hanging around to be victimized, are all in the novel and very true-to-life. I like novels that are gutsy and makes the era and locale come alive on paper. I was there, and so was the author....Good job! | 4 | A GOOD ONE | 1,270,857,600 | 04 10, 2010 |
A1DNUHDSDIAS41 | 0440195357 | Joseph H. Race "Jose Mango" | [
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] | This one dates back to 1983, and I enjoyed it as much as if were written today. Actually I found this novel in a junk store in Manila, and by the time I reached the plane, I was in the summary of the book. As always, fast reading with accurate and exact dialogue. I now kind of find myself going over the whole series and enjoying them a second to third time. Well worth a few bucks and a few hours of your time...good for relaxing with a good plot. | 4 | PARKER FROM THE PAST | 1,379,203,200 | 09 15, 2013 |
A1DNUHDSDIAS41 | 0440203430 | Joseph H. Race "Jose Mango" | [
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] | This is the 15th story in the Spenser series, enjoyable and not one of the best. The main characters are here: Hawk (always like this cool character), Quirk, Belson, and of course, psychotherapist and main squeeze Susan Silverman. RBP lays out a good story with the cop-shrink conflict in releasing information, with the usual witty repartee back and forth between them, and as always, the dialogue with Hawk is superb. I always appreciate how fit Parker must have been, because as he got older, he could still recall and relate how some of the physical acts occurred like fighting and running (or was it good writing and a creative imagination?). I am always searching for the RBP's books that I missed while living my own good life. Good job RBP - rest in peace. | 4 | THE WHOLE GANG | 1,360,800,000 | 02 14, 2013 |
A1DNUHDSDIAS41 | 0440319250 | Joseph H. Race "Jose Mango" | [
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] | My two college children really like this reference book, and use it quite often with their classes. They find it more convenient than firing up their computer everytime they need a spelling or definition, or a contrast. They often take it to their group study programs, and members of their group use it also. A good investiment for college. | 4 | MY COLLEGE KIDS LOVE IT | 1,295,913,600 | 01 25, 2011 |
A1DNUHDSDIAS41 | 0440613582 | Joseph H. Race "Jose Mango" | [
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] | Well-written anthology by some of the great mystery writers such as Jonathan Kellerman, Ed McBain, Sara Paretsky, Donna Tartt, etc. There's lots of suspense and twists and turns,and good characterizations. The stories talk of love and hate, and indifference, which can easily turn to murder - no feelings equals no remorse. Love and passion are integrated into the stories, and even has Elmore Leonard's first short story in thirty years. Some stories are gritty and romantic, and most have a cornucopia of stories set for special days such as Valentine's Day or a special anniversary. Stay safe over candlelight... | 5 | PAGE-TURNING SUSPENSE | 1,281,830,400 | 08 15, 2010 |
A1DNUHDSDIAS41 | 0441309119 | Joseph H. Race "Jose Mango" | [
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] | In # 32 of the series,The Gunsmith (Clint Adams) finds himself in a battle between the Molly Maguires workers and an English mine owner on the other, in the small town of Holden, Colorado. There's even an old adversary stalking him to make matters worse. Of course, our hero prevails against the bad guys and manages to bed a few ladies including a striking Irish lassie and an available English maid. As always, a quick, entertaining read in the genre of Longarm and the Trailsman. | 4 | MOLLY MAGUIRES | 1,276,128,000 | 06 10, 2010 |
A1DNUHDSDIAS41 | 0446532444 | Joseph H. Race "Jose Mango" | [
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] | If you have brothers, you'll like this one. I wasn't impressed with their childish pranks and "ugly American attitudes, particularly when disrespecting other people's cultures and traditions on their trip, but I did like the relationship growing as they finally got older and probably matured; but then again, it was about time well into their thirties. I live in a tourist area in the Pacific, and one of the things we constantly hear is, "it's better (or different) on the mainland, etc." But you know, this isn't California or North Carolina, which is one of the reasons you travel, to see other countries and different people.The boys suffered through the losses of their parents and their baby sister, which probably made them realize the fraility of life. Their love and sensitivity showed through on these pages. However, the book ticked me off in several places but overall, well worth the read. I'm going to pick up copies for my brothers, and maybe we'll kick around the Sparks' adventures, and throw in a little fiction about our upbringing (also poverty-stricken and struggling but always filled with love). | 4 | BROS.... | 1,288,569,600 | 11 1, 2010 |
A1DNUHDSDIAS41 | 0446532673 | Joseph H. Race "Jose Mango" | [
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] | We all know that Sheldon was a masterful storyteller, and prolific in so many areas of creativity, producing and writing. His novels were wonderful and suspenseful, but his TV shows were kinda directed at a low-IQ audience, but then again, when we watch TV or read a book, we're not necessarily looking for great, eternal insights but searching for entertainment. He definitely accomplished this. I enjoyed some of the action and conversations behind the scenes, and also knowing that not everyone is successful all the time. He had some rough times, both personally and professionally. I found the book fascinating and would recommend it to anyone that enjoys knowing about writing, and what really goes on in Hollywood and New York. We know there's a lot of "bula-bula" going on and I suppose to be successful in that element, you gotta learn the ropes and be able to wade through the manure. A good book and very entertaining, which Sheldon did with his many stories. An very enjoyable memoir. Let's do lunch sometime. | 4 | MASTER STORYTELLER | 1,235,088,000 | 02 20, 2009 |
A1DNUHDSDIAS41 | 0446552305 | Joseph H. Race "Jose Mango" | [
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] | Greg has his own unique, witty ways of looking at the weird but acceptable ways of the land. He sets his sights on so-called PC, and is one funny guy. I'm glad to see him on the various TV and radio shows, and I'm wondering how he got so conservative after attending UC at Berkeley. A couple chapters had me laughing out loud: "Woman Hate Porn Because it's Competitive"; "Women Should Never Read in the Bathroom"; and "Children Are just Tiny Criminals." Pick up a copy and enjoy. | 5 | INCREDIBLE WIT | 1,370,390,400 | 06 5, 2013 |
A1DNUHDSDIAS41 | 0446578673 | Joseph H. Race "Jose Mango" | [
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] | Just a nice relaxing read, all about family and having a good sense of humor in this hectic modern world. The parts about Mom and Dad were memorable, and touching, I also enjoyed how the Big Crime Boss handled the traffic accident, and how the family responded. Definitely one worth reading....very touching in a many places in the book. Buy it. | 5 | EASY, NICE READ | 1,395,100,800 | 03 18, 2014 |
A1DNUHDSDIAS41 | 0446584967 | Joseph H. Race "Jose Mango" | [
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] | I enjoyed this one, as much about Ebert and his background, but also for info about his friends and family, and also about partner Gene Siskel, and personalities such as Lee Marvin, Russ Meyer, John Wayne, Martin Scorsese, Robert Mitchum, Ingmar Bergman, and many others. There's plenty of stuff about alcoholism (seems to be an issue in Hollywood), personal life, and 'his last words'. In summary, very interesting reading. We willmiss his commentary about the movies. | 4 | BIG FAN - NOT DISAPPOINTED | 1,368,057,600 | 05 9, 2013 |
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] | Spell-binding and page-turner would be good terms/descriptions for this novel. I liked the plot, but more than that I like Patterson's easy flow of telling a story. The short chapters help you figure out the characters and keeps you wanting more, especially after the little boy is kidnapped. Many stories in life do not have happy endings but Patterson made us feel good at the end of this one. | 4 | MURDER AND SUSPENSE | 1,374,883,200 | 07 27, 2013 |
A1DNUHDSDIAS41 | 0448450526 | Joseph H. Race "Jose Mango" | [
0,
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] | This provided good insight into what made Walt tick and how he got to the successes that we all enjoy. My granddaughter was fascinated about how Disneyland was developed, and how the creative cartoon characters like Mickey, Goofy, et.al. kept coming along. She also enjoys the full-length movies and the history behind them. Good job by the author. | 4 | WALT ON PLANNING AND WORKING | 1,376,265,600 | 08 12, 2013 |
A1DNUHDSDIAS41 | 0449129667 | Joseph H. Race "Jose Mango" | [
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] | I managed to find a few of JDM's novels back in the inner recesses of a book stall in Singapore. I wanted to re-discover why he was one of my favorite writers over 30 years ago. Except for some of the circumstances and the money exchanges, this book was every bit as good and exciting as anything on the market today. JDM's writing is polished, smooth-flowing and filled with such vivid descriptions that you can almost picture the people, good and bad, and how the islands look and feel. I have a few Travis McGee novels to re-visit and I'm sure I won't be disappointed. JDM passed in 1986 but he left volumes of relaxing and dramatic novels to enjoy on a lazy afternoon sitting in the shade of several palm trees, and drinking the fresh juice. I also enjoy the little asides about the amusing quirks of dogs, cats, fish, and of course, humans. He doesn't waste words and he keeps you on edge, waiting for the next chapter, and with a few deft strokes, brings the characters to life. He was very talented and prolific, and was a master storyteller. I suggest finding/buying a few of his books and see why we old loyalists love to visit his stretch of Florida landscapes like Yoknapatawpha County. It's fun to see some of his old cronies back on the pages, like Meyer, and of course, all the sun-tanned, bikini-wearing fair maidens. | 4 | STILL A GOOD READ | 1,256,601,600 | 10 27, 2009 |
A1DNUHDSDIAS41 | 0449225232 | Joseph H. Race "Jose Mango" | [
0,
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] | This book is somewhat outdated, but there are still perverts and murderers among us; so we need to stay alert and keep watching and trying to understand what causes one human to destroy another, and oftentimes in a very cruel and ugly manner. The serial killers and psychopaths can be found in the most unlikely of places and towns. I evaluated the book as balanced between the anti- and pro- sentiments, and it gives good insight as to what is happening in the halls of justice. Not only a fine read for all citizens, but definitely a requirement for anyone involved in the criminal justice system. Significant research and easy-flowing writing! | 4 | WELL-RESEARCHED AND THOUGHT OUT | 1,261,785,600 | 12 26, 2009 |
A1DNUHDSDIAS41 | 0451112156 | Joseph H. Race "Jose Mango" | [
1,
1
] | An older western series from 1981, and written in the adult form much the same as the Longarm, Slocum and Trailman series. It is a standard formula of putting the bad outlaws out of commission, and enjoying the young maidens, some of whom doublecross our protagonist, in this case being Ruffin T. Justice. Because of his skill and reputation with knives and guns, Ruff Justice is hired by the lovely Baroness Sophia Mancek to help find her kidnapped sister. Ruff finds himself in a dangerous gunbattle high in the snow-filled mountain passes, not only with the outlaws but also with renegade Indians. Not great literature but always entertaining to pass a lazy afternoon. | 4 | ROUGH AND TOUGH | 1,287,100,800 | 10 15, 2010 |
A1DNUHDSDIAS41 | 0451114221 | Joseph H. Race "Jose Mango" | [
1,
1
] | This series stars army scout Ruff Justice who catches the bad guys and loves the ladies - this is #4. In this novel, Ruff is after a payroll thief and murderer James Kent, and the treacherous trail takes him through Indian Territory enroute to Colorado. This is not memorable literature but definitely entertaining as to how Ruff will handle the investigation, and also manage to escape his dangerous adversary's intent to kill. Lots of shoot-'em-ups, and gorgeous, available ladies. | 3 | RUFF JUSTICE ON THE MOVE | 1,273,795,200 | 05 14, 2010 |
A1DNUHDSDIAS41 | 0451154703 | Joseph H. Race "Jose Mango" | [
0,
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] | Nice smooth story of the cavalry in Tucson, Arizona, and a love story between Marcus Venable and the fort's doctor, Marion Sturges. While Venable was fighting Geronimo and marauders, Marion was taking care of the sick and wounded, and trying to bring modern medicine to a very primitive, isolated outpost. Of course, they met each other, both single, and ready to settle down and raise a family. Good descriptions of the frontier times, and admirable characterization. This saga has a good romantic angle and has the necessary conflicts, overcome by the strong determination of the main players. I liked it. | 4 | LOVE STORY ON THE FRONTIER | 1,373,328,000 | 07 9, 2013 |
A1DNUHDSDIAS41 | 0451160703 | Joseph H. Race "Jose Mango" | [
0,
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] | #2 in the series involving Canyon O'Grady in the Silver Salughter. This story involves the typical bad guys, the damsel in distress, plenty of murders, and of course, our hero who ducks bullets, solves problems, and beds the lady protagonist. It's the standard formula but entertaining and fun. Light reading for a lazy afternoon, sipping tequila and eating warm corn chips with fresh salsa. Author Jon Sharpe also writes the Trailsman series. I found this 1989 paperback in Hawaii, and by the notes and signatures inside, the book had traveled to a dozen places in California, and somehow ended up in Hawaii and now the Northern Marianas Islands. A good read and will be given to a traveler heading for the Philippines. Rider up! | 3 | WESTERN YARN | 1,276,300,800 | 06 12, 2010 |
A1DNUHDSDIAS41 | 0451170725 | Joseph H. Race "Jose Mango" | [
2,
3
] | I don't supppose some people will ever get the idea that drugs will drag your down eventually. This writer discusses the dirt and BS that take place in Hollywood and the entertainment business; and she did quite well in the beginning with a pair of Oscars. But after "too many lunches" with booze, cocaine,and with whatever she could chew,smoke or snort, she sunk into the sordid world of failure and broken health. There's not much new in her autobiography about the Hollywood scene but she does use actual names, dates and events (like Margot Kidder,Goldie Hawn,Warren Beatty,Steven Spielberg, Kathleen Turner, etc.). The writing is in a "diary" style and will not make the cut for great literature - kind of a step above the gossip magazines. | 3 | DRUGS AGAIN !!!!! | 1,283,040,000 | 08 29, 2010 |
A1DNUHDSDIAS41 | 0451202112 | Joseph H. Race "Jose Mango" | [
2,
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] | A good one with villains and heroes, adventures, conflict, great characters, and a plot that keeps you turning pages. Young Jack O-Reilly set sail on the Perdido Star and soon he is involved in storms, shipwrecks, wild and friendly natives, enemy vessels, and eventually comes of age at sea. In the meanwhile, he travels to the South Seas Islands, the Philippines and finally back to Cuba. I liked Quince, Jack's mentor and defender, and the ships's cook, Quen-Li, a mysterious fellow who's talents extend beyond the galley. The writers, Hackman, the actor, and Lenihan, an underwater archaeologist, (neighbors in New Mexico) did a fine job in creating a most intriguing storyline and protagonist, who realizes the value of justice, friendship and survival. | 4 | SWASHBUCKLING YARN | 1,330,128,000 | 02 25, 2012 |
A1DNUHDSDIAS41 | 0451213610 | Joseph H. Race "Jose Mango" | [
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] | I enjoyed this edition as much as I did with version One. I always enjoy anthologies and a mixture of stories by different authors. The Blue Cafe is an archetype for all cafes and coffee shops where writers might want to congregate, park their behinds in a back booth and rough out good lines for a future story; and any cafe is full of stories - just watch the customers and listen to their yarns. They all have a story to tell from their experiences and personal relationships, and this particular book relates well to the South. There is actually a Blue Moon cafe in Savannah that is supposedly haunted - I might have to check it out one day. I carried this anthology with me to Manila, and what a joy it was to read about the South while chowing down with exotic Asian dishes and drinking hard black coffee, and indulging in great mountain wine. A wonderful contrast between continents and cultures, giving additional meaning to travel. | 4 | MORE STORIES FROM THE SOUTH | 1,287,100,800 | 10 15, 2010 |
A1DNUHDSDIAS41 | 0451215141 | Joseph H. Race "Jose Mango" | [
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] | This is "must" reading for anyone considering a tattoo. The book discusses the inking process, the needles, the artists, and is just a good source for making the body art move. The author is quite frank in reaching the decision to be tattooed, and gives reasons not to, and if you do, how you maintain the good appearance of a tattoo by staying out of the sun, hot tubs, or being too fat, then getting too thin, because the tattoo will be influenced by body shapes, aging, wrinkles, etc. I evaluate the book as being genuinely helpful in the tattooing decision and design. She even talks about covering an old tattoo or the name of an old lover, or how your views may change in a decade concerning politics, religion and music. Buy it - it's a fine little book that could help in making your decision - pro or con! Think lifelong - laser removal can be longterm and expensive, with no guarantee. | 4 | GOOD "INK" INFO | 1,283,990,400 | 09 9, 2010 |
A1DNUHDSDIAS41 | 0451217624 | Joseph H. Race "Jose Mango" | [
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] | This is a fun, romantic, sexy and luscious anthology of three stories that take place at the magical and hot Wild Ride Resort. I liked the lady characters, Andrea (travel writer), Krista (hotel Exec.) and Jenna (schoolteacher), and their masculine counterparts. I really enjoyed the setting and all the adult fun that takes place after sunset. The roller coaster was fun that stops right in the hotel. I can still smell the coconut oil, feel the sun, and sense all the excitement in the jacuzzi. Other reviews have covered the plots, suffice to say everyone find total love and outrageously fine sex. The book is filled with mature, confidant men and women. I liked it and passed it on to a friend. Mahalo! | 5 | HANG ON COWBOYS AND COWGIRLS! | 1,185,926,400 | 08 1, 2007 |
A1DNUHDSDIAS41 | 0451229908 | Joseph H. Race "Jose Mango" | [
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] | I've walked the beaches and jungles of Peleliu, and saw the caves where the Japanese were holed up - it was a typical hot, humid day, and I was exhausted after five hours -- and I did not have enemy soldiers trying to kill me, and I headed back to my air-conditioned motel in the capital of Palau. Thus, Burgin's story of the Marines in battle is correct, and how they must have suffered - another story of Marines doing their jobs and pushing forward. I recommend this book to historians and teachers, and also any young person anticipating a career in the military. An excellent account of part of the Pacific War. I also enjoyed the maps and photos that were excellent in putting us in Peleliu during the horrific war. Well done! | 5 | HELL JUNGLE - PELELIU | 1,370,390,400 | 06 5, 2013 |
A1DNUHDSDIAS41 | 0451234103 | Joseph H. Race "Jose Mango" | [
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] | Another great story from World War II in the Pacific - not fiction but real life guts and glory. Ten Americans and two Filipino convicts successfully managed to escape from the notorious, terrible Japanese POW camp in Mindanao, Philippines in 1943. These men had already endured the fall of Corregidor and the infamous Bataan Death March. The escape story has not been told often and was underwraps while the invasion of the Philippines was in the planning stages. The photos are an important part of this story, and several show Filipino families that had helped the escapees. This is a good one for your library. | 5 | SURVIVORS/HEROES ALL | 1,370,390,400 | 06 5, 2013 |
A1DNUHDSDIAS41 | 0452284023 | Joseph H. Race "Jose Mango" | [
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] | I found it be a terrific book, well written, flowing, and plenty of information about forgeries and past histories. If nothing else, I discovered plenty of information on Emily, her family, and the area and climate around her home. There's always been plenty of information about Mormonism, and it's to the individual ot make up his/her mind about the religious aspects. I enjoyed it and would recommend it to others. | 4 | Forgery Explained | 1,210,464,000 | 05 11, 2008 |
A1DNUHDSDIAS41 | 0470387491 | Joseph H. Race "Jose Mango" | [
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] | Whenever I'm traveling to a new area for the first time, I pick up a Frommer's guide several months before I leave and travel with the guide along the way. I've been known to leave my tattered guide for another traveller on the trail, just as they were getting started. Fellow argonauts always appreciate the highlighted areas in the books and several tips added in the columns. This guide did not disappoint and I recommend it highly. A very good resource for visiting the olde sod. | 5 | A MUST FOR MY TRAVELS | 1,355,443,200 | 12 14, 2012 |
A1DNUHDSDIAS41 | 0470503939 | Joseph H. Race "Jose Mango" | [
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4
] | A wonderful, inspiring book/plan, especially for a young person facing the uncertain future. It teaches you with valuable reading and exercises how to turn your life around, beat depression and lethargy, move forward, and gives you the secrets of financial and spiritual successes. The chapter on the mysterious and little known law of wealth (known by most rich people) is worth the price of the book. It has interesting chapters on how to build your wealth and keep it, and how to follow your passions and dreams, and make them become real. This is not for conservative, weak-willed reader - these ideas will take you out of the 'little box of comfort' that many of us live in. I like the ideas and have my teenagers reading and deciding of what and where they want to go in life. Buy it! | 5 | FOLLOW YOUR PASSION | 1,265,155,200 | 02 3, 2010 |
A1DNUHDSDIAS41 | 0471423513 | Joseph H. Race "Jose Mango" | [
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] | This is a well-researched book with the rescue actions that took place and the profile of the folks in the story. It is a remarkable story of the rescue of 40 trapped Americans in the Philippines - a little known story until now. I have walked the jungles and beaches of the Philippines in this general area, and felt the courage and suspense of the involved people. I always find that a true reporting of rescue and the excitement/suspense to be more REAL than any fiction. | 5 | BETTER THAN FICTION | 1,401,753,600 | 06 3, 2014 |
A1DNUHDSDIAS41 | 0471747246 | Joseph H. Race "Jose Mango" | [
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] | I bought this one for my college-bound daughter to give her a head-start on what she will find in just a few months on the college campus. While reviewing, I found myself reading whole chapters, and then we would discuss everything from research methods to perception and motivation, and of course, the science and definition of psychology. This is a good one - I just hope her assigned text is as good as this textbook, and if not, she now has a wonderful additional research resource. The book came quickly and in good shape. Mahalo... | 4 | EASY, EDUCATIONAL READ | 1,291,334,400 | 12 3, 2010 |
A1DNUHDSDIAS41 | 0486290735 | Joseph H. Race "Jose Mango" | [
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] | This is a wonderful abbreviated version about a great man of his century that could take up volumes and volumes. The tome was informative, precise and a joy to wander through this man's accomplishments. It's not necessary to list everything that should be in his obit - read it. It will be worth your while. | 4 | QUITE THE MAN | 1,300,233,600 | 03 16, 2011 |
A1DNUHDSDIAS41 | 0486422453 | Joseph H. Race "Jose Mango" | [
2,
2
] | The translation from the German came out lyrical, smooth, creative and wonderful to my ears. I read much of it aloud while sitting alone at the beach (no, I'm not loco). I really enjoyed the thoughts and encouragement, and the kindness and sensitivity between the players, which of course makes for great poetry. Well done - I enjoyed the book, and will re-read it in another year or so. Stimulated creativity on my part. | 4 | WONDERFUL COLLECTION OF LETTERS | 1,265,155,200 | 02 3, 2010 |
A1DNUHDSDIAS41 | 0486450996 | Joseph H. Race "Jose Mango" | [
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] | This little book/diary was extremely popular in 1899, and helped propel Teddy into the White House. Basically we all know his story of courage and heroism, as he formed a mixed cavalry, and very successful, of cowboys, frontiermen, Native Americans, African Americans and even some city lads and Iv League alumni. Not only did they help in defeating the Spanish with the charge up San Juan Hill, but also had to overcome a deadly variety of diseases and accidents. They had a very high casualty rate in the thick of the battles. This is a wonderful piece of history and Teddy went on to account for the welfare of his men and their post-soldiering days. Not many colonels/generals can say that they were concerned about their men after the battles. I sincerely liked this book and again reassures me that Teddy was a great politician, naturalist, a battler for individualism, and a truly unique American. I also enjoyed the historic photographs in the book. | 5 | WE LOVE TEDDY | 1,262,390,400 | 01 2, 2010 |
A1DNUHDSDIAS41 | 0495798576 | Joseph H. Race "Jose Mango" | [
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] | This is one of the finest texts that I have enjoyed/encountered in the past twenty years that I have been teaching Criminal Justice and English classes. It has excellent writing exercises, and clearly illustrates the paragraph and essay parts of writing. It prepares the students for their upcoming research papers in classes such as sociology, CJ, chemistry and psychology. I liked it, as did the students in most cases. There are great sections on the review of punctuation, transitional ideas, parts of speech, etc. There are wonderful writings included for compare and contrast, evaluation, etc. It is an excellent resource and I recommend it highly. Potential writers will really appreciate the discussions of proper and modern composition. | 5 | EXCELLENT RESOURCE | 1,297,123,200 | 02 8, 2011 |
A1DNUHDSDIAS41 | 0500202524 | Joseph H. Race "Jose Mango" | [
5,
7
] | A beautiful well-written book of exotic, erotic art through the ages in our Western culture, displaying clearly the sexual and love interactions between males and females, and between the singular sexes themselves. All of this occurred before video cameras, and some of our more overly conservative biased views of sex. I liked the openness and healthy view of sexual reactions, especially during the Greek and Indian periods. A well-researched project - the photography is memorable and adds so much to our knowing history and awareness. | 5 | EROTIC AND HISTORIC | 1,259,884,800 | 12 4, 2009 |
A1DNUHDSDIAS41 | 0500510504 | Joseph H. Race "Jose Mango" | [
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] | This is a good starting point in sorting out the many past mysteries of the ancient world, more than seventy I'm sure. Ever wonder what happened to the Neanderthals, and who were Jason and the Argonauts,and was it true about King Arthur, Camelot and the Holygrail? And how did the ancient people build the Pyramids or who were the first Americans or Australians? There's about 3-5 pages devoted to each mystery, and many scholars contributed their information and ideas. It's more than a coffee table book - it's a great stimulus for starting conversations; and also themes for those that want to do some follow-up in further explaining or trying to find answers to the mysteries. I liked it and found more answers and explanations about mysteries that I had no idea existed. | 4 | MANY, MANY MYSTERIES | 1,346,371,200 | 08 31, 2012 |
A1DNUHDSDIAS41 | 0515062626 | Joseph H. Race "Jose Mango" | [
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] | In this 1983 novel, Federal Marshal Long sets out to solve the murder of two other law enforcement officers, and breaks up a battle between two warring Scottish clans. There's lots of history about the clans and why the different groups came to hate each other, sometimes over religion and other times being against the British Crown, and sometimes both. Of course, along the way expect a gunbattle or two, or a sniping, and bad guys biting the dust. The ladies are waiting for the handsome Longarm to take them to bed, and he obliges when he doesn't get get too tired fighting the outlaws but occasionally there's too many ladies for any one man. Always enjoy a fast, interesting read from Tabor Evans - romance, danger and plenty of adventure. | 4 | ANOTHER GOOD COWBOY TALE | 1,346,371,200 | 08 31, 2012 |
A1DNUHDSDIAS41 | 0515062642 | Joseph H. Race "Jose Mango" | [
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] | Yahoo! This is another fun Western yarn, with the bad guys and the good folks both claiming the same land. In this one, Marshal Longarm finds himself right in the middle of the range war, and his fellow law enforcement officer/sheriff is wanted for murder in another jurisdiction. Longarm makes a mistake in the story and ends up in the bedroom with a ruthless widow who turns out to be a cold-hearted killer. Like all in the Tabor Evans series, the story rolls right along to an exciting climax. A quick read while basking in the sun and smoking a smooth cigar (like Longarm). | 4 | LONGARM SEDUCED BY BAD WOMAN | 1,355,011,200 | 12 9, 2012 |
A1DNUHDSDIAS41 | 0515077224 | Joseph H. Race "Jose Mango" | [
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] | This is #52 in the Longarm series and has all the elements of an exciting plot and sensuous ladies, and of course, the owlhoots - this time a train-robbing gang. US Marshal Long nabs the gang after solving the mystery of the disappearing payload from the silver mines, and of couse, has to blast a few miscreants. Just another entertaining western yarn. | 4 | FAST-MOVING COWBOY LAWMAN STORY | 1,339,804,800 | 06 16, 2012 |
A1DNUHDSDIAS41 | 0515081612 | Joseph H. Race "Jose Mango" | [
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] | This is an oldie, but goodie, dating back to 1984 #62, and this time Longarm finds himself in Virgina City with all the bawdy houses, back-stabbing outlaws, fine felines and folks needing help from " a real US Marshal." Longarm meets his match with a struggling lady journalist - she's hot and anxious to learn the ropes. As always, a good western yarn with lots of action and bad guys biting the dust. | 4 | ROOTIN' - TOOTIN' GOOD WESTERN | 1,348,358,400 | 09 23, 2012 |
A1DNUHDSDIAS41 | 0515087491 | Joseph H. Race "Jose Mango" | [
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] | If you don't know much about the USMC and their "Semper Fi" traditions, then this is a good primer that will allow you to follow along with young Marines, just like learning the Corps as they did. This is Part I of an ongoing series (five) that showcases the young Marines and the women who loved them...and it's about loyalty and the warrior-code with the Marines being the first line of defense in the Pacific. They have excelled in all our wars before, during and since the Big One. I liked Book I and will follow through with the next editions. Semper Fi! | 4 | GREAT CHARACTERS AND TRADITIONS | 1,333,324,800 | 04 2, 2012 |
A1DNUHDSDIAS41 | 0515093807 | Joseph H. Race "Jose Mango" | [
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] | The previous previewer did a great job in laying out the plot. This is #73 in the Gunsmith Series, dating back to 1988. If you've been to the Chiricahua Mountains in Arizona, you know this is tough country, and huge, and probably impossible to find gold...and at the same time, trying to find water and food, and watching for marauding angry Apaches and mean bandidos. Lots of gunplay and adventure in this one (and even some bowie knife action), and Clint wants the beautiful damsel, as do the bad guys. But we know who prevails ! | 4 | APACHES AND BANDIDOS...AND GOLD | 1,349,568,000 | 10 7, 2012 |
A1DNUHDSDIAS41 | 0515097047 | Joseph H. Race "Jose Mango" | [
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] | Captain Sakae Oba of the Japanese Army fought long and hard on Saipan, even after the Marianas island had over 100,000 American troops present, and he fought on after the official surrender of Japan to the Allies. He finally surrendered his ragtag Japanese soldiers of 40+ uniformed fighters on December 1, 1945. He surrendered with honor to Colonel Howaqrd Kurgis of the American Army and was later feted at an American Officer's Club and treated with both respect and admiration. He was nick-named "The Fox" because he and his fellow soldiers elusively managed to slip into the Saipan jungles and hide from the American forces. Former American officer Don Jones has written an excellent review of what happened to Oba and his survivors. It was his Japanese crew that ambushed Private Guy Gabaldon that took Guy out of the rest of the war because of a serious gunshot injury. Guy earned the Navy Cross for his heroism and was responsible for capturing over 1000 Japanese prisoners. For anyone that appreciates history and the courage of soldiers, read Oba, "The Last Samurai" - a Japanese movie was recently released about Oba's clever manuvering, tactics, and determination. | 5 | JAPANESE SAMURAI "FOX" | 1,296,777,600 | 02 4, 2011 |
A1DNUHDSDIAS41 | 0515109800 | Joseph H. Race "Jose Mango" | [
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] | Definitely not great, memorable literature but gal-darn entertaining, with a touch of the Old West; when the tough guys were great fighters and carried six-shooters. This story takes place in El Paso, and he's after the killer of several soldiers, an outlaw known in Mexico and the USA as the "Fool Killer." This one has plenty of twists and turns, and not unexpectedly, Longarm prevails and manages to enjoy the charms of several of the senoritas. I like Tabor Evans' books, while sitting in the shade of a giant oak tree, and sipping some authentic Mexican tequiila from an old shot-glass - adds to the storyline. | 4 | LONGARM DOES IT AGAIN | 1,363,824,000 | 03 21, 2013 |
A1DNUHDSDIAS41 | 0515113158 | Joseph H. Race "Jose Mango" | [
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] | As always, Roberts gives you lots of fun and romance for a quick trip back in time and plenty of excitement along the way. It is not classic literature, but a good read for a lazy afternoon or a trip to the beach. I always enjoy a story about Deadwood, and the wild and crazy people of the Old West. This one didn't let me down. | 4 | HANDGUNS AND SEXY LADIES | 1,179,100,800 | 05 14, 2007 |
A1DNUHDSDIAS41 | 0515121789 | Joseph H. Race "Jose Mango" | [
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] | Another entertaining shoot'em-up with Longarm tackling the rebel executioners who are hell-bent on murdering former Union soldiers. He is actually commissioned by the President to go after these murderers and do what he has to do to stop any further killings. Along the trail, Longarm manages to seduce a few ladies, shoot some bad guys, leading to a good predictable ending. As always, I enjoy a Longarm yarn on a lazy sunny afternoon. | 4 | LONGARM ON THE MOVE | 1,383,868,800 | 11 8, 2013 |
A1DNUHDSDIAS41 | 0515125121 | Joseph H. Race "Jose Mango" | [
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] | A terrific little novel about the Old West, specifically two old gunslingers, one a lawman/bounty hunter, and the other a criminal type. The Gunsmith, the hero of a continuing series, tries to sort out the facts from the lies, and course, it ends up with some shootouts. Lots of needy ladies involved in the scenario. The previous reviewer did a good job with the plot, and I agree, it's hell getting old, and continuing to be a valid, effective gunfighter, especially when you have difficulty in getting up and down from your cayuse. I enjoyed the quick-moving story. I will read more of Roberts' western novels. | 4 | OLD GUNSLINGERS | 1,347,321,600 | 09 11, 2012 |
A1DNUHDSDIAS41 | 0515129313 | Joseph H. Race "Jose Mango" | [
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] | This is #260 of the Slocum series that started way back in 1975. You can rely on getting a good rootin-tootin' great Western story with Slocum catching and shooting the outlaws and giving special TLC to the damsels, and there's usually 2-3 felines in every book that cannot pass up a good romp. There's plenty of fantasy and adventure in every novel. These stories blend perfectly with a shaded spot on a hot day, and a cold, cold Corona. | 4 | TAKING CARE OF BUSINESS | 1,330,905,600 | 03 5, 2012 |
A1DNUHDSDIAS41 | 0515135321 | Joseph H. Race "Jose Mango" | [
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] | #294 - just another good one in the Longarm Series with the Marshal travelling the West and catching the bad guys and loving the ladies. For fun and comfortable reading, you just can't beat the main character, and his tough ole cowboy ways. He can smoke, drink, fight, cuss, escape death, and make love with the best of the best. I enjoy the series and recommend reading Longarm when you just need to let your mind escape for a few hours into masculine fantasy. The series obviously has different writers, all working under the name of Tabor Evans, because the roll of the language and the use of adjectives and adverbs noticeably differ from book to book - but all good! | 4 | LONGARM ON THE JOB | 1,234,915,200 | 02 18, 2009 |
A1DNUHDSDIAS41 | 0515138592 | Joseph H. Race "Jose Mango" | [
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] | This is another classic "get the bad guys"and "love the ladies" with Marshal Custis Long "Longarm" on the job. Bounty Hunter and Marshal Ed Pitcairn is murdered in Sioux Siding, and Longarm is hot on the trail of the outlaws. Of course, we know the outcome of the case but it is so darn entertaining along the way. Among his adversaries is the prettiest "ranchera' you could ever imagine, but Longarm is still able to do his job, and overcome her charms. These series are not great literature but perfect for reading around the campfire at night high in the mountains. Tabor Evans does a lot of research about the historical and geographical settings in every book. | 4 | ANOTHER SHOOT-'EM-UP | 1,285,977,600 | 10 2, 2010 |
A1DNUHDSDIAS41 | 0515140198 | Joseph H. Race "Jose Mango" | [
1,
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] | Atop a Pohnepian mountain: This is #323 in the long-running Longarm series, and in this one he's off to Canada to assist the Mounties in stopping a white slavery/prostitution operation. Tabor Evans doesn't give us classic literature, but what we get is adventure, justice served, and plenty of pretty ladies; and of course the bad guys bite the dust, as well they should. An entertaining book to be enjoyed alongside a bubbling brook, under a shady tree, a good Filipino cigar, and a tad of Mexican tequila. A good story as part of the series. As always, I liked it! | 4 | CANADA-BOUND | 1,280,275,200 | 07 28, 2010 |
A1DNUHDSDIAS41 | 0515141224 | Joseph H. Race "Jose Mango" | [
0,
0
] | Marshall Custis Long continues to catch the bad guys and love the more-than-willing ladies. This is #329 in the Longarm series and held my attention as did many of the others. Don't expect great thought-provoking literature here...what you get is good old entertainment and adventures, and the "man" that can handle anything as it comes along - one moment a gunfight or a barroom brawl, and the next to loving a gorgeous woman. In this one, he finds himself waking up in Arizona next to a very dead redhead, and all his identification papers are gone. Because he is Longarm, he will prevail. A good yarn for a fun romp through the Old West (if it ever existed). | 4 | LONGARM OF JUSTICE | 1,248,480,000 | 07 25, 2009 |
A1DNUHDSDIAS41 | 0515141305 | Joseph H. Race "Jose Mango" | [
1,
1
] | Just another great western by Tabor Evans with his main protagonist Marshal Custis Long, # 330 in the Longarm series. As always, I enjoyed the adventure, shoot-'em-up, and beautiful ladies. The novel starts off with Longarm rightfully blasting a wife-beater on the train to Flagstaff, and not having a funeral parlor close-by or funds for a burial and service, he throws the miscreant off onto the railroad track with the corpse probably becoming wolf-food within hours. Of course, he ends up making love to the damsel in distress - something to do with eye contact and the rhymatic motion of the rails.It is more than a story of good vs. evil, available females, and water rights, and a passel of new characters, including Apaches. You have to read it yourself - it well worth the few bucks and your time. I liked it! | 4 | LONGARM ON THE JOB | 1,242,950,400 | 05 22, 2009 |
A1DNUHDSDIAS41 | 0515142433 | Joseph H. Race "Jose Mango" | [
1,
1
] | This is not the great American novel, but plenty of fun and romance. Longarm is a Deputy Marshal working out of Denver and finds himself deep in trouble within days...and of course, there's always a lady that needs romancing and outlaws that need shooting. A good relaxing, beach read. | 3 | LONGARM AT IT AGAIN | 1,210,464,000 | 05 11, 2008 |
A1DNUHDSDIAS41 | 0515142654 | Joseph H. Race "Jose Mango" | [
0,
0
] | Longarm continues to be one of my fictional, fantasy heroes. He likes justice and goes out of his way to make sure it's surely done. Along the trail, he successfully does the typical western shoot-outs and always finds willing ladies for romance. Being a US Marshal working out of Denver, Longarm is apt to be anywhere in the Old West, and the author keeps the stories real with accurate research about locales and history. I like this series and recommend it to others for easy, laid back reading. The author makes the Old West come alive! | 4 | Another Good Shoot'em-Up | 1,214,179,200 | 06 23, 2008 |
A1DNUHDSDIAS41 | 0515142840 | Joseph H. Race "Jose Mango" | [
1,
1
] | #341 in the Tabor Evans series with the "main man" being Deputy US Marshal Custis Long working out of Colorado. As always, Longarm manages to neutralize the bad guys and love the ladies. There's lots of excitement and adventure. You'll never get bored with this series, and there are always twists and turns that make this one a jewel and a lot of fun to read. Watch out for the Wolf Women. Always recommended for light reading, maybe along a stream bed or on a mountain top overlooking a long, green valley. | 5 | THE MARSHAL | 1,272,153,600 | 04 25, 2010 |
A1DNUHDSDIAS41 | 0515144649 | Joseph H. Race "Jose Mango" | [
0,
1
] | Tabor Evans continues to crank out fun, interesting westerns with different slants and locations. He probably has a bevy of writers helping him along the line with ideas and innovative approaches to the Old West. One consistant factor, however, is Longarm and his up-front, brave approach to the bad guys and the ladies. The ladies are attracted to his good looks and macho aura, but they also zero in on his straight-forward approach to life, and the important position that he holds in law enforcement. He faces confrontation and conflict straight on, but doesn't always win 100%, but prevails finally in the end. By now, his body must look like a pin cushion with healing taking place on his entire torso and all his limbs and his noggin. Every scar surely has a story. A good series. | 4 | SEX AND ADVENTURE WITH LONGARM | 1,357,430,400 | 01 6, 2013 |
A1DNUHDSDIAS41 | 0515145858 | Joseph H. Race "Jose Mango" | [
0,
0
] | Just another wonderful, exciting, tension-filled, lusty 'oater' by Tabor Evans, the coordinator of many western writers. The writing styles are often noticably different, but this one in the series tells the story swift and sure, and has the shootouts and ladies in fine order. This time Longarm is after vicious killer Simon Grimm who butchered an entire family. There are a few close calls, but Longarm prevails in the end. A typical line of dialogue, after Longarm just beat the holy hell of the town bully Duer, from a gambler in the saloon about the beaten bully, "Why don't he stay down. The feller (Longarm) that's kickin' his big dumb ass don't appear to be the least bit tired." Another entertaining one with some unique originality...a good yarn about the Old West and the lawmen. | 5 | LONGARM AND THE GRIM REAPER | 1,266,019,200 | 02 13, 2010 |
A1DNUHDSDIAS41 | 0515149721 | Joseph H. Race "Jose Mango" | [
0,
0
] | This is # 393 in the Longarm Series, and is fun and predictable along the way. Longarm is injured and beat-up, as is his boss attacked by errant fellow lawman Eli Pittman. Of course, Longarm receives TLC from the nurses and eventually by the wife of the rogue lawman. US Marshal Custis Long recovers of course, and manages to bring justice to the plot, and naturally loves the ladies as a macho man should. This series is good entertainment, and is meant to be enjoyed in the shade of a cottonwood with a stream running closeby...and don't forget a good cigar...and soon to be joined by your lady friend with a picnic basket. | 4 | TENDER LOVING CARE | 1,360,800,000 | 02 14, 2013 |
A1DNUHDSDIAS41 | 0517059487 | Joseph H. Race "Jose Mango" | [
0,
0
] | I read all these novels 30-40 years ago, and found them exciting, suspenseful, fun and of course, written by the wonderful MacDonald who could take you away for a few hours into a extraordinary life about the Busted Flush, complete with sun-tanned beauties. His stories had great characterization, and you could almost smell the ocean on his trips across the sea. Some of the circumstances are dated but the conclusions are just as good as ever, just the right amount of revenge and justice. Still good reads while lazing about in a hammock at surfside. | 5 | STILL THE MASTER STORY-TELLER | 1,370,908,800 | 06 11, 2013 |
A1DNUHDSDIAS41 | 0517117045 | Joseph H. Race "Jose Mango" | [
0,
2
] | EASY READING AND GOOD INSIGHT AS TO WHAT HAPPENS TO AGING JOCKS. HE COMES ACROSS MOSTLY AS A BRAGGART AND MISSING THE GLORY DAYS; AND THE THING ABOUT 20,000 WOMEN...GIVE ME A BREAK! DID HE EVER HAVE A BAD DAY, LIKE BEING TIRED FROM THE ROAD, STD'S, HAVING A COLD/FLU/INJURIES, OR TAKING IN TOO MANY CALORIES, ETC.? THEN IF YOU MISS A DAY OR TWO, THERE'S A LOT OF CATCH-UP TO KEEP THE NUMBERS STRONG. OVERALL I LIKED THE BOOK AND HAVE TO STATE, "HE WAS A TERRIFIC, TALENTED BASKETBALL PLAYER." IT'S NOW TOUGH TO FIND THE BOOK BUT WORTH A LITTLE EFFORT AND TIME. | 3 | DEFIES MATHEMATICS | 1,214,870,400 | 07 1, 2008 |
A1DNUHDSDIAS41 | 0517371510 | Joseph H. Race "Jose Mango" | [
1,
1
] | The title is right with 'strange and fascinating facts,' and brings the info. and stories right down to the personal level. I truly enjoy knowing what was happening behind the battle lines, and how the common soldier fared with all the death and destruction. What was the food like, if there was any? Were women in the war as spies, soldiers or prostitutes? Where did the term 'hooker' come from? What/where were the medical facilities? How about the invention of the machine gun? It was truly the war that was 'the house divided' with families split up on which ever side they decided on, and how soldiers that were classmates and in former wars together, stood opposing each on the field of battle. There are great stories/anecdotes about Grant, Lincoln, Stonewall Jackson, John Brown, and common soldiers fighting on both sides from other countries. If you're a war or history buff, it's even more interesting. | 5 | LITTLE KNOWN INFO | 1,370,217,600 | 06 3, 2013 |
A1DNUHDSDIAS41 | 0517587297 | Joseph H. Race "Jose Mango" | [
4,
4
] | Thank you Valerie for pointing me in the right direction to write exotica and exciting love scenes, and how to deal effectively with the agents and publishers in the marketplace. This is a very valuable book for writers that are going in the new direction of writing modern novels. The readers and buyers now expect very poignant, romantic, hot and sexy scenes. This book will get you there without being gross or stupid. A good resource for progressive writers. Well done! | 5 | HOT AND SEXY, AND REAL | 1,262,390,400 | 01 2, 2010 |
A1DNUHDSDIAS41 | 0525949607 | Joseph H. Race "Jose Mango" | [
1,
1
] | Some of those fools are out there everyday, driving cars, shooting guns, handling explosives, etc. The concept is that the fools will remove themselves from the gene pool and the human species will somehow improve and prosper. Unfortunately these goofy characters often take innocent souls with them to the looney bin or the morgue, and that what's scary for me when I'm on the freeway or out hiking/fishing/hunting. This book looks again at some of these off-base characters; and it is downright entertaining as long as you're not in their path of destruction. I liked this complilation as well as the others, because it is a fun, easy read, and even makes you realize that some of your relatives are not all that bad and not deserving of a Darwin Award. The editors might consider doing a whole book on the elected politicans in Washington, DC. | 4 | SCARY...BUT ENTERTAINING | 1,220,745,600 | 09 7, 2008 |
A1DNUHDSDIAS41 | 0525949615 | Joseph H. Race "Jose Mango" | [
0,
0
] | There's no doubt Ron White is a funny guy, but this book was just an outline of his stage material. I expected more than just his comedy routine and there was too much time wasted on his drinking and doping, and Jeff F. coming to save him several times, kinda like he was still a child and never grew up...maybe he hasn't. The profanity is OK for awhile, but he needs to become more verbal and sensible in some of his stories/descriptions and not rely on his typical, over-done cuss words...but then again, that's his act. Also, thank goodness for Sluggo to keep his act funny and moving forward. The cartoons by Matthew Shultz were great. If you've seen him on stage or TV, you've "read" the book. | 3 | SAMO-SAMO | 1,233,964,800 | 02 7, 2009 |
A1DNUHDSDIAS41 | 0547394497 | Joseph H. Race "Jose Mango" | [
0,
0
] | Firstly Paul Theroux is one of my favorite writers, especially the non-fiction and travel accounts. That being said, I found this book/novel/story monotonous and not his best work. Ma is an interesting character and the down-and-out writer protagonist seems to just be floating through life, like he's all worn-out. Some of his thoughts/expressions of India were downers, and he obvously doesn't care much for the British or the royal family. Read this one at your own risk...Paul, get back on the road...you're probably weary of bad food and suspicious characters, but you were the best in this genre. | 3 | REPETITIVE AND BORING | 1,362,787,200 | 03 9, 2013 |
A1DNUHDSDIAS41 | 0547394608 | Joseph H. Race "Jose Mango" | [
3,
4
] | A wonderful, exciting story about the major forest fire of 1910 in the Bitterroot Mountains bordering Idaho, Washington and Montana, and the unique relationship of Teddy Roosevelt and his chief forester, Gifford Pinchot. They preserved many of America's finest forests and brought the term 'conservation" forward in saving the natural resources for future generations and for 'the little man.' Egan takes the reader from the basics of the two above great men, the beginning of the National Forest Service, to the small blazes that built from the drought-stricken forest into a raging inferno. At one time, there were over ten thousand men fighting the fire, during which several towns were completely burned-out. Egan discusses certain individuals directly and how they fared before and after the fire, and he describes acts of courage and cowardice along the way, discussing the many images of the human reactions to the deadly fire. The author tells the story in a smooth, interesting fashion. Near the end of the saga, you can almost feel the heat and fury of the fire, and you find yourself in a dangerous situation, and reasoning how you might escape, or even survive, surrounded by flames and massive falling trees. This is a real page-turner and one to be read by anyone concerned about America's natural wonders (and how to avoid getting burned to a crisp). | 5 | NEW WORD CREATED - CONSERVATION | 1,297,987,200 | 02 18, 2011 |
A1DNUHDSDIAS41 | 0553269321 | Joseph H. Race "Jose Mango" | [
0,
0
] | Like I always tell my children, there are still predators in the jungle, now they tend to live in urban settings and walk on two feet. The criminal characters in this book are creepy and strange, yet still had the social skills to survive, even become successful in their careers. The story has been told in other reviews, but for me, Wambaugh continues to be an excellent writer and moves the reader into a page-turner way past bedtime. I would like to have seen some photos, just to picture the main characters in my mind, though Wambaugh did a good job in describing them, their homes and workplaces. Even though dated - 1987, worth the read, and a reminder to beware of friends and relationshsips - your best interests might not be part of their plans. | 4 | CREEPY - REAL LIFE | 1,351,123,200 | 10 25, 2012 |
A1DNUHDSDIAS41 | 0553382195 | Joseph H. Race "Jose Mango" | [
0,
0
] | I always enjoy Tom's books but this one left me a bit uncertain. It was whimsical and irreverent, and fun to read, starting off at a fast pace and then slowing down - had to work to finish it up, but I was determined. Would I recommend it to another reader....yep, but however... | 4 | ASIAN FAIR TALE | 1,368,921,600 | 05 19, 2013 |
A1DNUHDSDIAS41 | 0553576445 | Joseph H. Race "Jose Mango" | [
0,
0
] | A good yarn with the protagonist Tres Navarre (unlicensed PI - that alone can get you killed) and his enchilada-eating cat named Robert Johnson. Tres returns home to San Antonio and stirs up the dust and finds himself confronted with Texas gangsters,construction fraud, murderers and a lot of people that would like to see his body (and his girlfriend) disappear into the Texas Badlands. The book keeps flowing and held my interest, and convinced me to have another tequila and a side of tacos. | 4 | TEXAS TALE | 1,278,892,800 | 07 12, 2010 |
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