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A1DO2S00KTFW2P | B003PAXFZ4 | ShayReads | [
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] | These gloves are great. I started lifting weights recently and I wanted something that was easy to put on, supportive on my wrists, and easy to grip the weights. Plus they're cute. I don't know why people are saying they don't fit. I have very small hands and the small fits me perfectly. I'd definitely recommend these Reebok Women's Fitness Gloves. | 5 | I love these gloves! | 1,361,145,600 | 02 18, 2013 |
A1DO2S00KTFW2P | B004JPAH9G | ShayReads | [
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] | This ring really is beautiful. It gleams brightly in the sunlight, the pink stone doesn't look cheap at all, and it was true to size. It even arrived perfectly on time. | 5 | Pink beauty | 1,370,563,200 | 06 7, 2013 |
A1DO2S00KTFW2P | B004YVOFHK | ShayReads | [
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] | Dark chocolate lovers listen up! This chocolate is incredible! I love dark chocolate, and combine that with a burst of sea salt and almonds, you have the most perfect little bite of salty and sweet. It arrived even quicker than I expected and I'm 100 percent pleased! Dark chocolate lovers should definitely buy this! | 5 | The most perfect little bite of salty and sweet! | 1,354,838,400 | 12 7, 2012 |
A1DO2S00KTFW2P | B006B2YRPU | ShayReads | [
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] | What a Fantastic product! After having a battery in my laptop that could barely last 15 minutes unplugged, this battery is amazing! I can last almost 4 hours comfortably on the battery, and even longer if I'm only running a few programs. It arrived quickly and in great condition for my Acer Aspire 5517 laptop! I'd definitely recommend it! | 5 | A fantastic battery for my laptop! | 1,331,769,600 | 03 15, 2012 |
A1DO2S00KTFW2P | B008FXLZ6W | ShayReads | [
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] | Listen, I love Katt. I LOVE HIM. He's hilarious, honest, and real. But this DVD, something I think we've all been waiting on for a long time, wasn't his best work. I probably laughed twice, and the rest I kept waiting for him to be himself. I kept waiting for the comical genius to come out but it never did. This seemed more like a political speech and a crazed church sermon, rather than a comedy DVD from a very successful comedian. Too much seriousness, not enough funny. We all need a little bit of both, but I think we get enough of that in real life. I wanted to laugh. I did not.BUT, does it really matter what I think? Katt fans, like me, will buy this no matter what. I'll take him however I can get him. And the parts that were funny were downright hilarious. SO in the end I'm hoping for something better next time, but this time I'll let you decide. | 3 | Hoping for something better next time | 1,348,617,600 | 09 26, 2012 |
A1DO2S00KTFW2P | B008PFPKWU | ShayReads | [
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] | I'm addicted to this racing game. Great graphics and impeccable quality overall. I love it. The interaction between the player and the car is also really cool. You control every aspect. Great deal and a great game. Buy it! | 5 | I love this game! | 1,349,308,800 | 10 4, 2012 |
A1DO2S00KTFW2P | B00BG6CARI | ShayReads | [
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] | The moment I saw this I knew I had to buy it. I loved the softness of it and the different levels of white. The the silver, the pearls, and the crystals work so perfectly together. It's so beautiful here and even more so in person. The pearls look so smooth and shiny, and the 4 rows of crystal sparkle in the sunlight. I will say that if you have a larger wrist it might be a tiny bit tight, but other than that this is a fantastic buy. Definite thumbs up! | 5 | Lovely ethereal pearl bracelet! | 1,370,563,200 | 06 7, 2013 |
A1DO2S00KTFW2P | B00CWY76CC | null | [
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] | I really love this game. It is really challenging, and it certainly never gets boring. Try it if you like games that make you work. | 5 | Love this game. Really challenging. | 1,373,760,000 | 07 14, 2013 |
A1DO2S16DNK7A2 | B002G9U1A2 | Helen | [
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] | The heater was easy to install. Works right out of the box. Is simple to operate. Requires little maintenance. Would recommend this heater to others. | 5 | Sta-Rite SR200NA Heater Review | 1,373,328,000 | 07 9, 2013 |
A1DO2S3ACJM9GA | B000FBFTE6 | PJ "Old school living well" | [
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] | Very relaxing...Takes you to a place we need to be more..thinking about love and happiness...I cook by it, drive by it, sit in front of the fireplace with my sweetie by it.... | 5 | Excellent mellow rendition of classics while still Smokey! | 1,163,116,800 | 11 10, 2006 |
A1DO2S8QS2RYLL | B003RPCEW2 | runningmom | [
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] | This product has far exceeded my expectations. I have naturally wavy hair and have found that many other hair conditioners will weigh down my hair. This product leaves my hair feely soft, smooth, and manageable. No other product has made my hair feel this good before. | 5 | Great product for naturally wavy hair | 1,332,547,200 | 03 24, 2012 |
A1DO2S8QS2RYLL | B004GHSW9O | runningmom | [
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] | This watch claims to be water-resistant, however it performs poorly even when it is near water or in a high-humidity environment. I have had non water-resistant watches that have lasted longer exposed to water than this one did. After only 3 weeks of use, it completely died. Every time I gave my children a bath, washed my hands, or walked on the beach (not even submerging the watch in water) the numbers would fade away and would eventually come back after about 24 hours. However, after several times of this occuring the watch finally gave out and will no longer work. I contacted Timex about repairing it under warranty and I have to send them the watch and pay $8 for shipping and handling. I think this is poor customer service on Timex's part and will not be purchasing another "water-resistant" Timex watch in the future. It is a beautiful watch and I was very happy with it's appearance, just extremely disappointed in it's performance. | 1 | Not recommended if you will use the watch anywhere near water | 1,336,435,200 | 05 8, 2012 |
A1DO2S8QS2RYLL | B004UU9Z48 | runningmom | [
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] | I purchased this for my 3 year old daughter who LOVES Dora. She does like playing the games and reading the stories, I just wish there was more content to the software or the ability to download more content instead of having to purchase additional CDs. It keeps her entertained for short periods of time. It does seem age appropriate for a 3 year old. | 3 | Software is okay, wish there was more content | 1,332,547,200 | 03 24, 2012 |
A1DO2SL1XKWTMC | B0001FTVEK | Roy. N | [
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] | It's an FM tuning device, so sometimes you can hear a bit injection. But other than that, the sound quality is gorgeous.This product is worth the price! | 5 | Very good! | 1,348,704,000 | 09 27, 2012 |
A1DO2T1SE9GSSM | 0781731925 | Tech Guy | [
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] | Not too much to say except that it was well worth the money. Many slides so it's cool.. | 5 | Very good | 1,284,768,000 | 09 18, 2010 |
A1DO2T1SE9GSSM | B000GJ0LLI | Tech Guy | [
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] | What can I say? I'm a sucker for a good soccer movie. lol. This is the first part of a three part movie series. Looking forward to the next two. | 5 | Awesome movie for soccer lovers | 1,354,752,000 | 12 6, 2012 |
A1DO2T5NTBEAWZ | 1478246588 | Erkki Vesola | [
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] | I found The Cage by Barbara Bocher to be a fascinating guided tour of the backstage ballet world, replete with its idolatry and intrigues. It still bothers me, however, why she felt more or less compelled to leave the ballet world altogether when exiting NYCB. The book does not diclose whether any of the numerous European ballet companies who had seen her perform were a real option. Nevertheless, Swan Lake will never seem the same to me.Erkki Vesola, Finland | 5 | Brilliant. | 1,384,041,600 | 11 10, 2013 |
A1DO2T5PQUPYON | B0012F93NM | Jason Yale "Jason" | [
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] | Hilarious gag gift. Not very durable though.The key works and all! We definitely enjoyed serving this up on a silver platter for the groom. | 4 | Fit the Groom Like a Glove | 1,374,192,000 | 07 19, 2013 |
A1DO2T5PQUPYON | B001MSU1FS | Jason Yale "Jason" | [
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] | This is a durable cord that is the perfect length for my use. I am very happy with it. Mediabridge is a company i will definitely consider in the future. | 5 | Perfect Length | 1,377,475,200 | 08 26, 2013 |
A1DO2T5PQUPYON | B00CD8W81Q | Jason Yale "Jason" | [
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] | Great game with great new features. This game continues to be the best sports game on the market. GO HAWKS! | 5 | Because it's the Cup | 1,381,449,600 | 10 11, 2013 |
A1DO2T5PQUPYON | B00DEMN8DW | Jason Yale "Jason" | [
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] | This is a good product that arrived on time and fits well (There are an assortment of sizes, you should be able to find a fit). The only issue is the cheap plastic box it arrives in. The box arrived with the top cracked. Other than that it is a nice product. | 4 | Good Product, Cheap Case | 1,380,499,200 | 09 30, 2013 |
A1DO2TJDPWCABG | B0095PZHPE | D. "G.D." | [
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] | This is exactly what I wanted. I have taken it with me on business trips, vacation and just weekend visits with family. It helps me track my steps, my stairs, and even my sleep. Then it syncs with my IPhone. If I've had a light day, I know I need to plan some activity for that evening. The monitor is great, love the alarm. | 5 | Love it! | 1,401,321,600 | 05 29, 2014 |
A1DO2TJDPWCABG | B00DS3R7XY | D. "G.D." | [
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] | The bracelet is as described. It is lighter than I expected (my fault, I didn't understand the weight), so it seems expensive for something so thin. | 4 | Nice, but very thin and fragile | 1,401,321,600 | 05 29, 2014 |
A1DO2TWLMAX75V | 0988726815 | Metronomic | [
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] | As a member of an "Illuminati" secret society, I can tell you that the author of this book is bonkers. He is so far off, he isn't even on the map. Yes we are out there, and you will never know who we are. "Let my servants be few and secret: They shall rule the many & the known." 93 93/93 | 1 | Seriously? | 1,394,755,200 | 03 14, 2014 |
A1DO2TWLMAX75V | B008EB751O | Metronomic | [
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] | I love nag champa but this stuff doesnt smell like it. It smells like baby powder, not a scent a guy wants to smell of. Yuck. The Triloka is much better but I lost my bottle. Looks like I'm ordering another. | 2 | Smells like baby powder | 1,394,150,400 | 03 7, 2014 |
A1DO2UCBY6PB51 | B000JBXY44 | D. Giles | [
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] | I have been waiting for the release of the D&D cartoon for so long!!! It is definitely my all time favorite cartoon as a kid, even though I didn't play the D&D game. Kudos to whoever finally got this one pushed through to DVD! | 5 | It's about time!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! | 1,163,462,400 | 11 14, 2006 |
A1DO2UCBY6PB51 | B005BE3L2E | D. Giles | [
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] | I highly recommend this book. This is a story that needed to be told. Although we will never know, my guess is a more in-depth toxicology test would have proven Okhueleigbe had taken something that contributed to the confrontation and ultimately contributed to his death. This book is fairly well-written other than some occasional errors not caught by an editor, e.g. hyroid bone. | 5 | a good read | 1,325,030,400 | 12 28, 2011 |
A1DO2UF0KIN7XS | B0000V0AGS | Dog Lover | [
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] | This one is worth every penny. I bought it to put cans of food underground where I work for the cats. It works great for that. I liked it so I got one for me at home for when I need it. | 5 | One of the best. | 1,389,916,800 | 01 17, 2014 |
A1DO2UF0KIN7XS | B000HHO8IQ | Dog Lover | [
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] | My min doxie loves this octopus! He has gone thru several.I order them now for my neighbors dog. She loves it too! Plays with it for hours! | 5 | My dogs love it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Amazon purchase | 1,324,252,800 | 12 19, 2011 |
A1DO2UF0KIN7XS | B000OGRBNO | Dog Lover | [
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] | I mistakenly bought this too big. But is us a nice leash for a larger dog. Very pretty neutral color color. And is also thigh and durable. | 5 | Very nice!! | 1,403,395,200 | 06 22, 2014 |
A1DO2UF0KIN7XS | B000V6WVEG | Dog Lover | [
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] | I bought these off someone else to decorate and sell but they are very durable. Good price for how many you get | 5 | Bought for someone else | 1,403,395,200 | 06 22, 2014 |
A1DO2UF0KIN7XS | B0013MTJYW | Dog Lover | [
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] | My doxie just started wearing harnesses...this one is good because the material breathes. I think it will be good for summer too. He doesn't mind wearing it either. | 5 | very cute | 1,389,916,800 | 01 17, 2014 |
A1DO2UF0KIN7XS | B001P3NU44 | Dog Lover | [
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] | I ended up giving these away. They are much smaller than i thought they would be. My dog wants one daily and I was trying not to give him too many...but went back to the large size chews. My dog loves these though! | 3 | Smaller than expected | 1,389,916,800 | 01 17, 2014 |
A1DO2UF0KIN7XS | B00362SG28 | Dog Lover | [
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] | My dog loves this toy! I have bought many of them. He plays with it for a while then rips out the grunt maker in the head. He loves the squeaker in each tentacle too!! | 5 | Tweenie loves!!!!! | 1,403,395,200 | 06 22, 2014 |
A1DO2UF0KIN7XS | B0036ZL50U | Dog Lover | [
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] | I actually ordered this for a friend but it was after another friend ordered one and I saw how good the picture was. I was also impressed by how many channels it picked up. It is a very nice TV Definitely worth the price | 5 | Very Nice! | 1,402,358,400 | 06 10, 2014 |
A1DO2UF0KIN7XS | B00BU8ZBN2 | Dog Lover | [
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] | This is such a cute harness! My tweenie usually wears medium but this runs small. I am afraid the large will be too big. I really live this harness though. | 4 | So cute!!!! | 1,403,395,200 | 06 22, 2014 |
A1DO2UF0KIN7XS | B00CNZMROC | Dog Lover | [
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] | but.....i guess there was glue in the slot I had my credit card in and i had to rip it to get it out when i as the store. I was bummed but it works great as far as fitting a couple cards id and cash in it. | 5 | I really like this one | 1,389,916,800 | 01 17, 2014 |
A1DO2UF0KIN7XS | B00D0AZKFM | Dog Lover | [
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] | I love this type of cover. I want to be able to carry id and cash and not always carry around a purse. this one looks nice but I can't fit all I want to in it. Its good if you just put cash or drivers license. too tight otherwise. | 4 | Tighter fit | 1,389,916,800 | 01 17, 2014 |
A1DO2UF0KIN7XS | B00ET0GK74 | Dog Lover | [
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] | this is very easy to put on, that is important with my Tweenie. He doesn't like wearing harnesses but has to and this one makes it easy. It is a very cute print too. "We" always get comments on how cute it is. | 5 | So cute! | 1,389,916,800 | 01 17, 2014 |
A1DO2UF0KIN7XS | B00INTTDQC | Dog Lover | [
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] | My dog wasn't interested at all in this product. Not to say there is anything wrong with it. He is picky. Thought he would like it since he loves milk bones. | 4 | Ok | 1,403,395,200 | 06 22, 2014 |
A1DO2UGRK9GKCQ | 0020519109 | Deanna Anderson "Author" | [
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] | Hemingway has long-been identified as a remarkable writer, and "The Old Man and the Sea" is one of his best. Only Hemingway can pit three main characters together (the fish, the old man and the sea) and create a tale that is so intriguing it will keep you turning the pages until the very end."The Old Man and the Sea" is a tale that shows the battle between a man and nature and the friendship between a small boy and an old man.Hemingway creates a story that does not fit within the boundaries of regular stories: the characters have no names, the descriptions and scene changes are very limited and it does not have a victorious ending and yet Hemingway weaves a tale that has stood the tests of time. Reader's will feel the old man's pain, joys, fatigue and despair. | 5 | Engaging and Heart-warming. | 1,111,881,600 | 03 27, 2005 |
A1DO2UGRK9GKCQ | 0060093579 | Deanna Anderson "Author" | [
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] | I am surprised this was never turned into a movie in Hitchcock style. A young actress takes a vacation at a retreat far from the city lifestyle, only to find her self wrapped up in the midst of a murder mystery. Gianetta considers leaving on numerous occasions, but something always compels her to stay--a blossoming romance, not wanting to leave the friends she's made, or just plain curiosity and what is going on. However, when she finds a still-living victim of the murderer, and evidence that leads her to who she thinks is the killer, she stays out of a sense of duty.There are several characters in this novel and it is plot-lined similar to murder mystery movie, or like on of those murder mystery games (something I have always wanted to do). It is so like that genre that at the end I fully expected the Inspector to say "and the murderer is..." and I would not have been disappointed had that happened. However, it does not quite go like that at the end, but I was still not disappointed. | 5 | Mary Stewart: My Favorite Author! | 1,353,110,400 | 11 17, 2012 |
A1DO2UGRK9GKCQ | 014028334X | Deanna Anderson "Author" | [
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] | Excellent book! I thoroughly enjoyed every page of this book. Ken Kesey has a great insight into how our minds work and the societal breakdown that people can suffer. None of his main characters are "crazy" per se, but just unable to handle the "outside world" mentally and emotionally. But these men are smart and will give readers and insight to themselves that they may have never realized if it weren't for this book."Cuckoo's Nest" is told in the narrative of one of the asylum residents who plays "deaf and dumb" to everyone around him so he is able to get closet o people and hear their conversations.The story is based on Nurse Ratched's strict orders and rules for the ward and MacMurphy's determination to break down those rules. This battle of wills is charming and amusing and will keep readers turning the pages to see how each battle is won. | 5 | Great Read! | 1,101,600,000 | 11 28, 2004 |
A1DO2UGRK9GKCQ | 0140430032 | Deanna Anderson "Author" | [
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] | This is often listed as a reading requirement for college and high school classes alike, I read it in college. But there are other great stories that Dickens has done such as "A Christmas Carol" and "A Tale of Two Cities" and I am unsure why this one is always required reading.The story itself is mildly interesting and the characters and dialogue are unrealistic. There were many times that I felt like I was visiting an insane asylum.Dickens is labeled as a classic author, and often that gives reader's pre-conceived notions that his novels must be good. But even the best of author's can have a mess-up every now and then and "Great Expectations" is certainly not one that I would recommend reading. | 2 | Not as great as I expected | 1,113,436,800 | 04 14, 2005 |
A1DO2UGRK9GKCQ | 014143984X | Deanna Anderson "Author" | [
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] | Vampire novels are popular and it seems that every horror writer has written their own take on these popular folklore "monsters." But where would readers or writers be without the original?Stoker has taken folklore and superstitions of the people and the historical figure of Vlad the Imapler and created a horror-character so legendary that it became a house-hold name.Stoker has taken a unique perspective in telling his tale. It is not a narrative like most novels. Instead, it is written almost as a documentary. Through the telling we read the notes of Van Helsing, Harker's diary, and letters written between Min and Lucy. These gives readers a perspective into each of the character's and their opinions on the situation and Dracula. Rarely do authors tell a story in this manner and Stoker is such a genius at it that the story is seamless. To tell it in the traditional sense would not have the same impact.You know the character...now read his story. | 5 | One in a Million | 1,113,264,000 | 04 12, 2005 |
A1DO2UGRK9GKCQ | 0340825588 | Deanna Anderson "Author" | [
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] | I was not impressed with this book at all. It does have an air of mystery and suspense but it not written in the true sense of the Victorian age, is unrealistically written (does not sound like a true diary at all) and the love scenes in them are almost pornogrpahic and have no real pertinence to the story.I am a Stephen King fan and I did like the movie "Rosered." I bought this book as a companion to having seen the movie but it did not give me any insight into the house or Ellen. I do not feel that the book enhances the movie at all, in fact, it is almost like reading a book that is completely unconnected with the movie. It dealt more with Ellen's own feelings of inadequacies, her affection for her maid, and the problems she endured with her husband rather than giving any keys to why the house was haunted or how/why it could change its walls.Because of the love scenes I would not recommend this book to anyone under 18. And I don't recommend it to anyone over 18 because it is just not a well-written book. It was a very disappointing book and I am glad to know that King did not actually write it. | 1 | Unrealistic Diary | 1,101,600,000 | 11 28, 2004 |
A1DO2UGRK9GKCQ | 0380800667 | Deanna Anderson "Author" | [
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] | Wilton McCleary is a detective with a chip on his shoulder. He feels slighted because he did not get to fight in the Civil War but was taken as a prisoner before he could see any real action. He remained a prisoner until the end of war. Because of this, McCleary has a grudge against society. He becomes a cop and rises to the status of Detective rather quickly due to having the right connections in the department, and not because of job performance.Being the youngest Detective, given the fact he was handed the job and not earned it, and because of his POW status and his anger and not fighting he feels that he has something to prove to his community, his department and all of Pennsylvania. This need for proving himself often causes him to jump into a situation without thinking about it and he also feels as if he can handle situations alone.In "The Killing Breed" he has the wonderful case of a kidnapped dog tossed in his lap. He feels slighted that he has to deal with a kidnapped dog, but at the same time he is somewhat eager to tackle the case alone. Then he is also assigned to a case of a kidnapped child, in which the entire department is working on. Because he does not like the detective in charge he withholds information that could have been beneficial to the case. It is discovered that both kidnappings were done by the same person but only McCleary knows this apparently. However, he later learns that Bunker (the owner of the kidnapped dog) and Leah Munroe (the mother of the child) both have more involvement then they first let on. In today's society they both would have been held accountable for withholding information but McCleary does not let the department know that Bunker and Leah knew more than they said. McCleary gets a feeling of power, I think, from having information that no one else has.The author, Graham, has apparently done a lot of research because he does indeed take you back in time and lets you feel, see and smell what the city was like in that time. But, he may concentrate on surroundings more than people and sometimes the people are described physically only, but you get no real sense of their thoughts and actions and what drives them. We do get brief bios and correlations between the Leah, Bunker and the kidnappers, but no real connection or empathy with them.However, I do recommend this book and the others that Graham has written. I have all 3 of them and have read 2 of them so far. As mysteries, they will keep you guessing although we are not hand-fed clues as in a Sherlock Holmes or Agatha Christie novel, but we find out the clues as McCleary finds them and we are told what they mean right away.As period pieces, these books are really good. Graham has put in all the grimey and nitty-gritty details and I feel that Reader's will get an accurate portrayal of what it was like to live in that time period. | 4 | A Historical Mystery | 1,117,324,800 | 05 29, 2005 |
A1DO2UGRK9GKCQ | 0440415802 | Deanna Anderson "Author" | [
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] | I read this book when I was in 5th grade, and now 23 years later I read it again. I enjoyed this book as much now as I did when I was 10.Jay Berry is a lively character who has a love for the outdoors and a real sense of adventure. Jay Berry does not need a lot in life, only his dog and good weather. Oh, and he also needs a pony and a .22 but he has resigned himself to not getting either item since his family are farmers and not very rich. It's not a fate that he likes, but he accepts it. Until he discovers monkeys living in the river bottom.There is a reward for the monkeys and suddenly Jay Berry wakes up each day with dollar signs in his eyes and a motivation so strong that it keeps him going back again and again even though he fails each time he tries to catch a monkey.This novel is a delightful tale that will have readers young and old laughing at the monkeys and sympathizing with Jay Berry's plight. And if there aren't tears in your eyes when you finish the book then you don't have a soul. Jay Berry does a lot of growing up in that summer and becomes a 14-year old man rather than the 14-year old boy he was at the start of the summer.An excellent book to read on a lazy afternoon swinging in a hammock and enjoying the sunshine. Wilson Rawls captures a sense and side to life that is old-fashined these days, but very refreshing to go back too. | 5 | Summer of Fun | 1,119,571,200 | 06 24, 2005 |
A1DO2UGRK9GKCQ | 044920734X | Deanna Anderson "Author" | [
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] | A gripping tale to the very end `This Rough Magic' is worthy of the genre classification of Gothic Romance. It constantly leaves the reader questioning everyone's motives and wondering who the antagonist will be. Lucy is a young actress who goes to the island of Corfu to visit her sister after a play she is in goes under. Needing a break she heads to the island for what is supposed to be a leisurely vacation spent with family. However, with visitors to the villa where Lucy and her family are staying, the mystery soon ensues--starting with the famed Julian who is an elite actor that has disappeared from the circuit, and has an unwavering passion for Shakespeare's `The Tempest.' But the mystery really takes off when Spiro, a young male servant, turns up missing and is presumed dead.`This Rough Magic' creates in Lucy a heroic, compassionate, fun-loving and independent spirit that is unrivaled and it does not fit the stereotypical formula of Gothic Romances but rather has twists and turns along the path that while it is still a Gothic Romance it is formulated differently, making for an unexpectedly good time and gripping read. For example, typically the heroine is heading to an isolated place without knowing a soul there. But in this novel Lucy has a sister who is on the island (also there is mention of a brother-in-law, niece and nephew who are away from the island and never actually make an appearance in the novel). Right away we are swayed from the formula of a Gothic Romance.There is also a point in the story where Max, Julian son and presumably the antagonist of the story, assists Lucy in aiding a beached dolphin back into the ocean and then after professing love to her, invites her to his home where he inevitably spills all the secrets he knows and all his suspicions as to who is responsible for Spiro's disappearance and why. Because he `spills the beans' over a warm cup of coffee it leads me to create another Gothic Romance Rule 5) If someone tells you all their secrets, it is because they don't intend for you to be able to tell anyone else. Then, Lucy breaks another rule by following Max deep into the depths of the cellars and dungeons of the mansion on the promise that she will see the presumed-dead Spiro. However, since this novel doesn't stick with the tradition of Gothic Romance formulas from the get-go it was silly of me to assume it would and, without giving too much away, the usual rules don't apply here, which is something I thoroughly enjoyed because it made everything that much more unexpected and suspenseful.`This Rough Magic' is on Corfu island which is Greek and there is a fair amount of Greek mythology and history incorporated into this novel, again, this is one thing I love about Gothic Romances: mythology comes into play quite a bit and it seems in the day and age these novels were written it is more acceptable to mention different deities from history and mythology. I love the mixture of the Greek culture and of the saint Spiridion (whom was a real saint) and that in the same book, often in the same sentence, saints and gods are mentioned. Often gods were `converted' into saints and their names or stories changed slightly to make it easier for the pagans of the time to be converted to Christianity. The author also ties in Shakespeare's "The Tempest" in that Julian is enamored with the play and many characters in the book are named for characters in the play. Julian also has a theory that "The Tempest" is based on a real story and that it takes place around Corfu island. Mixing in mythology and history into a book always makes it seem more real to the readers and is something that always appeals to me.This novel is definitely a keeper and one that I am sure to read again and again. | 5 | May be "Rough Magic" but this is not a rough read! Very Enjoyable! | 1,353,110,400 | 11 17, 2012 |
A1DO2UGRK9GKCQ | 0449702545 | Deanna Anderson "Author" | [
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] | Homecoming is a heart-warming tale that will keep any reader turning the pages. I could not put this book down once I started reading it.Dicey, one of the main characters, has a strength and sense of family and honesty that many adults cannot compete with. Trough all the turbulent times she keeps her small family together and has a sense of responsibility to her younger siblings that more people should adhere to. No mattr what comes their way Dicey knows that they will be okay as long as they stick together.There are only 2 problems I have with this book. In the first chapter Dicey is confronted by Mall security and the man refers to her as a boy. I remember thinking "I thought she was a girl?" I had to look back and see that she is indeed a girl. Apparently her hair is kept short and she has boyish features. She is mistaken a couple of other times as being a boy but there is no prelude to this the first time it happens. There should have been a slight mention of how Dicey hates being mistaken for a boy or some other reference. It just added a momen of confusion. I also do not agree with the age range. It states from 9-12 and although the material is appropriate--for example, no explicit love scenes, violence or cussing--I feel that it is written for a higher age group. My daughter is 8 and I don't see her reading this book all the way through despite her reading 1 full grade level above her own. I would suggest from 13 and up.Other than that, this book is a must for anyone's collection. If you do not cry at the end of the book then either you did not read the whole thing or you are inhuman. I won't spoil the endging but rest assured that Dicey's determination and ideology of what a family should be leads her and the other Tillerman children down the right path. | 5 | Heart-warming tale. | 1,118,620,800 | 06 13, 2005 |
A1DO2UGRK9GKCQ | 0557488109 | Deanna Anderson "Author" | [
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] | This book has become a favorite vampire tale of mine, and I have read a lot of vampire stories. Michael is a wonderfully in-depth character that is set out to cleanse the earth of all vampires. Being a vampire himself but one who has never tasted human blood he retains more of his humanity then the "evil" vampires, and he retains magic. He also has all the super-skills that vampires are known to have. Once he has cleansed the earth of all vampires he will regain his humanity once and for all.This book as it all, the battle between good and evil, a touch of romance, intrigue, mystery, horror, witches and Egyptian lore. I guarantee that this is a different vampiric tale that takes many twists and turns. | 5 | Delightful and Terrifying Vampire Tale | 1,351,123,200 | 10 25, 2012 |
A1DO2UGRK9GKCQ | 0559836392 | Deanna Anderson "Author" | [
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] | The blurb on the inside of this book says it all: "...a true story of one of the most remarkable cases of human endurance and courage ever written" the short book `The Raft' is a compelling adventure of three men, one raft, thirty-four days and a thousand miles. Right off the book starts good in that it starts with the men landing a plane in the water (with a brief introduction by the author prior to the first chapter). There is no pretense, no back story, no getting to know the characters...the story just dumps readers in a plane in an unknown part of the ocean and sets them adrift.Back story does come a little later and characterization comes throughout the entire story, but starting the book off this way is perfect. As a reader we don't necessarily need to know what happened to the plane or why the men were out in it. The story is the men's survival, not what happened prior to or after...and dumping readers unceremoniously into the book in this fashion emulates what the survivors must have felt when they suddenly found themselves in the middle of the ocean. There were no warm slippers for these men to fit their feet into, instead, they set their bare feet smack dab on the cold winter floor with a shocking reality. To the naval unit it must have felt like they were in the air everything running smoothly one second and then thrust into small raft in the middle of the ocean in the next.Immediately readers are hit with the impact of what is going on. The pilot had gotten lost and they lost radio contact. The plane landed on the water due to gas running out; simple mistakes that lead to a month long agony and threat of starving, dying of thirst, drowning, being eaten, or being cooked alive. At any point in their trek any of these deaths could have occurred. There was also the possibility of someone snapping and killing the other two or of suicide. With prospects like these it is amazing the men maintained any joviality or hope at all.Knowing this story is true makes it all the more horrifying.The men have between them am eight by four foot raft, a pocket knife, pliers, a pistol, some lengths of line, a mirror, a police whistler, rubber cement, raft patching and two life vests. Not much to survive on, but survive they do.The story is told by the captain, and also the older of the men, to Trumbull and knowing it is first person means that the storyteller did not die, something that often can hurt a story of intrigue if the main character is in constant peril--it is sort of a spoiler alert knowing that they won't die because the story is told from the "I did this" viewpoint. However, this doesn't kill the suspense of the story one bit because the story is not so much in that the men survived but in how the men survived.`The Raft' is a page-turner and I feel that no humane person could ever set this book down leaving those men to be trapped in the raft even longer than they were. To stop reading the book is like asking the survivors to wait one more day in the raft. No, that is not humane. Instead, readers need to keep reading and imagining what the men felt. They couldn't take a break and go get a soda from the fridge or watch a little television. They were in that raft for thirty-four consecutive days and while it won't take readers that long to get them to safety, readers cannot possibly put this book down until the men are in safe hands again. This book also needs to be kept and re-read, anytime you think "I can't make it through one more day" re-read `The Raft' and realize that yes, you can--but go get your own copy, you can't have mine. | 5 | Get Swept Away with this Terrifying Novel of Survival! | 1,353,110,400 | 11 17, 2012 |
A1DO2UGRK9GKCQ | 0590317660 | Deanna Anderson "Author" | [
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] | I have to agree with the other reviewers, I read this book when I was in Junior High (some 20 years ago) and I still remember it. It is a favorite of mine and still gives me chills late at night!It is hard to know what is the character's imagination and what is really happening, and when the Reader finds out what is really going the scare intensifies instead of lessening!I have been searching for this book forever and cannot wait until I get it and can read it again! It will never leave my collection again. | 5 | One of the Best Ever | 1,119,139,200 | 06 19, 2005 |
A1DO2UGRK9GKCQ | 0671039970 | Deanna Anderson "Author" | [
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] | I really miss the VC Andrews books that have the same quality as "Flowers in the Attic," "My Sweet Audrina," "Heaven" and "Ruby." Sometimes I feel that books are being written simply for the sake of it and not for a real tale to tell.This book hosts 3 teenage characters who are rebellious trouble-makers who like nothing more than to take delight in other's misery. If, in the sequel, they all come together and show a true strength of character and do a turnabout then this series will be worhtwhile. However, if they continue down this path and do not show they are capable of being decent human beings then this will have been a wasted series.I enjoyed reading the stories but not as much as usual. Generally I sympathize with the characters to the point where it hurts my heart. But these girls do no deserve sympathy of the Reader's. Also, hopefully parents will not do to their children what VC Andrew parents do (for example; selling them or locking them in an attic). But in the case of Robin, Phoebe and Teal...I would have done the same thing--sent them to reform school.I think that only true VC Andrew fans will enjoy the book and mainly out of a sense of loyalty as a fan. | 3 | Interesting; but not as great as some. | 1,118,620,800 | 06 13, 2005 |
A1DO2UGRK9GKCQ | 0671498657 | Deanna Anderson "Author" | [
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] | This novel is rated for young adult and I think it is a good choice for teens who enjoy a little bit of fright and ghostly apparitions in their reading material.Cinammon is a sixteen year old who is trying to cope with the lost of her mother and sister. She feels it is her fault that they died in a plane crash because she talked her mother into going on the trip and she gave up her ticket to her sister. The rest of the family (Cinammon, her brother and her dad) move so that they can start over and to help Cinnamon recuperate from the mental illness she endured after the deaths. While in the new house she encounters a ghost who feels guilty about the death of his loved one and he cannot find her in death, he asks for Cinnamon's help.The mental illness that she suffered is dealt with in a very realistic way and very delicately, and it accurately describes how a person might really feel. Cinnamon knows she is not crazy but feels that everyone at school and her family think she is. When she encounters the ghost she tells no one for fear that they will think that again.By the end of the novel Cinnamon will have worked out the "death guilt" she feels and finally come to terms with the fact that she is not responsible. And, she makes some good friends and helps a ghost along the way.I think other teens might be able to learn from this since it is in the perspective of a teen and it might help them sort out feelings they have. Even as an adult I thoroughly enjoyed this book and will keep it for my collection. | 5 | Ghostly Fun for Teens | 1,114,128,000 | 04 22, 2005 |
A1DO2UGRK9GKCQ | 0681414146 | Deanna Anderson "Author" | [
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] | Found this book at a garage sale but I absolutely love it. It is very informative, in-depth, and one of the best books I have read for learning Tarot cards. I recommend it for anyone starting out or even for those who are more experienced, we all can always learn more and this book might provide insights to those who've been reading for years. It is organized very well and easy to use and I guarantee that after reading anyone will feel more confident about reading Tarot cards either for themselves or others. It is in my permanent Tarot kit so I can take it along with me and my decks in case I want to reference something from it. It was inspiration for my own title "365 Tarot Activities" and I referenced it often. | 5 | Must-have for anyone studying Tarot | 1,395,360,000 | 03 21, 2014 |
A1DO2UGRK9GKCQ | 0689714297 | Deanna Anderson "Author" | [
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] | This book is very charming indeed! Maggie is a delightful young girl that knows looks aren't everything and befriends a man not based on his looks but based on his need for a friend. And when things start to fall apart at the Thanksgiving dinner she holds everyone together. I read this book to my children and we all loved it and are grateful to know there are others like it.It is a great book that brings about the true spirit of thanksgiving with a little lesson thrown in, and the basis of the book...the secret Cranberry Bread recipe...is a delightful way to tie-in these fun and whimsical characters. And, to my delight, the recipe is included at the back of the book!Great for parents to read and great for children to read! | 5 | Charming Tale! | 1,101,600,000 | 11 28, 2004 |
A1DO2UGRK9GKCQ | 0738703184 | Deanna Anderson "Author" | [
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] | I was given this book by a friend and even though I don't have a knack for gardening, I did enjoy this book. As a resource book for the craft of garden witchery (or hedge and green witchery) this book is an excellent source. Dugan writes as if she is ssitting across the table from her readers, drinking a cup of herbal tea and simply explaining what it is she does and how others can do the same.As a gardening book, this may not be the best source and certainly not the onle source, I recommend any gardener has a basic gardening book or know-how prior to using the information here. But, it is not really meant to be the only gardening book you will ever need but more of as a supplement. this book will explain how and why to choose certain plants/herbs for your garden, what can be done with those, and gives a very decent outlook on this craft/path. For someone who is trying to find their path, this book can be used as an educational tool into what garden/hedge witchery is all about.Her spells and rituals are simple and can be adapted into any belief system and she explains things in a manner that new practitioners can understand and yet long-time practitioners will still find something new and useful in Dugan's book.It is a favorite part of my magickal library and for anyone interested in gardening as part of their magickal or spiritual practices I do recommend it. | 4 | Great basics for garden, hedge or green witches | 1,245,196,800 | 06 17, 2009 |
A1DO2UGRK9GKCQ | 073870816X | Deanna Anderson "Author" | [
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] | Really like this book, it is in my permanent bookshelf. It has been one of the most helpful Tarot books I have come across in that the information is concise, easy-to-understand, and the book is easy to flip through an reference. I use the info on the Key Words, zodiac correspondences, and interpretations of the cards more than I use the actual spread info but it is still an invaluable tool. There are a lot of unique spreads defined for specific intents or questions which is really beneficial when looking for one. It also lists sample cards and how to interpret them according to the situation/person/positions. This is really helpful for those struggling with corresponding all of these together.I do recommend this book for anyone who is learning Tarot or even for more experienced just to gain that little extra knowledge and confidence. I used this book as a source and reference in writing my own title "365 Tarot Spreads" and when I talked about Tarot and its elemental correspondences in "Magick for the Elemental Witch." I have not read any of Abraham's other works, but I definitely would pick up a book written by her based solely on how good this one was. | 5 | Great book--on my permanent bookshelf! | 1,395,014,400 | 03 17, 2014 |
A1DO2UGRK9GKCQ | 0738714577 | Deanna Anderson "Author" | [
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] | Found this book at a used book sale and I new I had to have it. As an author and a Tarot reader this is the perfect combination of both! And, you don't have to be a Tarot reader in order to use it. Anyone who writes fiction should have this on their bookshelf as a valuable resource to go to when struggling with character creation, plot outlines, and such. Lately I have been writing non-fiction, including my recent release "365 Tarot Activities" (in which I referenced and recommended Kenner's "Tarot for Writers" book) so I have not gotten a chance to utilize this book in the fashion that I have wanted to, however I am hoping to work on a fiction title this summer and this book will be on my desk for quick reference.Kenner has an easy approach and this book is great for beginner or experienced writers as well as those familiar or not-so-familiar with Tarot cards. If you don't read Tarot but are a fiction writer, do not let this book scare you off...you can still use it and learn two skills with one book! | 5 | Great resource for writers and Tarot readers both! | 1,395,014,400 | 03 17, 2014 |
A1DO2UGRK9GKCQ | 0738726389 | Deanna Anderson "Author" | [
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] | Received this deck as a gift for Christmas and I love it. I am intrigued by the Steampunk movement and think it is one of the most fascinating of lifestyles and fashion trends to ever come out.A huge fan of the Victorian Era as well, and steampunk (from what I gather) is an eclectic mix of Victorian/Dickens period style and industrialism. The cards make me think of the Titanic which was based on similar concepts. It was the end of an era with fancy dress, propriety, etiquette, and basically a Victorian-style age and yet had industrialism with the advances in amenities and engineering that the ship had. The cards, to me, look like they are straight out of that era.They are easy to use as well and for those who get "freaked" about the Hanged Man, Death, and Devil cards then these might be a little more user-friendly as the images are not so morbid or spooky as other decks. Still based on the Rider-Waite system of cards with the Major and Minor Arcana, this deck is perfect for anyone who is just beginning or even those more experienced.If you love to collect Tarot decks or if you want to buy your first deck, I recommend getting this one.If you get this deck, also try365 Tarot Activitiesin either print or kindle to help learn and study the Steampunk Tarot. | 5 | Great as a collector's deck or for readings! | 1,396,483,200 | 04 3, 2014 |
A1DO2UGRK9GKCQ | 0738740381 | Deanna Anderson "Author" | [
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] | Sasha and I exchanged books for a review, but this is an honest review as it is so easy to give her a favorable one! 365 Tarot Spreads is a wonderful book for any Tarot reader to have and with so many spreads boredom or getting stuck in a rut with readings is unlikely to occur.Each spread corresponds to a a day of the year, and was chosen with a specific purpose. Sasha has researched a lot to find a historical event either from pop culture, media, ancient history, science, or other areas and corresponds that moment with a spread. For example, the date of this review is June 5th and the spread is "The Qualities of Venus" because Venus went into transit this day in 2012. There is a brief description of the historical event, a summation of the spread, what the positions mean in the layout, and an image of how to lay out the cards.If that isn't wonderful enough, the side margin also has a factoid that corresponds to the historical day's event and spread. Again, using today's date the factoid is one about Venus and the zodiac signs it rules over. Also in the side margin is a card that was chosen carefully to correspond to the theme of the day. In this example it is the Empress and she has the same qualities of Venus.I feel as if I have gotten four books in one: a book of spreads, a book teaching me Tarot cards, a "this day in history" book, and a book of trivia facts. Being a trivia nerd I was ecstatic to find the trivia and "on this day" entries to go along with the spreads.Some spreads are more serious such as the Break Out of a Rut Spread, and some are just fun such as the Zombie Apocalypse Spread. With questions such as "who is your zombie killing partner" and "my mother got bit and was infected--what do I do" I cannot wait to find out how I will fare at the end of the world.I doubt anyone could get bored with this book, there are too many interesting things to read and spreads to try and I highly recommend it! | 5 | Fun, Quirky, and Awesome! | 1,401,926,400 | 06 5, 2014 |
A1DO2UGRK9GKCQ | 0743428617 | Deanna Anderson "Author" | [
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] | After reading and reviewing the prequel "Broken Wings" I told myself that if these girls did not shape up and become decent human beings I would be upset. In "Broken Wings" the girls are so selfish in regards to their friends and parents, such whiney brats, and using their lives to excuse the horrible crimes they do that I felt no sympathy for them. Normally a VC Reader feels sympathy for the main character(s) and loathes the authority figures. In the first novel I sympathized with the authority figures...until the girls are sent to Dr. Foreman's school.In an ironic twist we go from resenting the girls and cheering for the authority figures to the complete opposite. The girls are in a world unimaginable to themselves or their parents. They have literally been thrust into hell with no chance for parole and Dr. Foreman is the gate-keeper with the devilish horns.Dr. Foreman spouts a lot of psycho-babble that in the dead of night sounds logical, but in conjunction with her practices it becomes psychotic. She states that the "evil in the girls must be buried." Okay, nothing so wrong with that except she literally places the girls in a coffin. They are not buried, but they spend a night in a coffin. She also tells them that in order to be different, better, girls they need to go through a "rebirth." Again, fine, lots of people are "born again" either in life experiences or religion. But only the Foreman girls have to wear diapers in their re-birth.But, through it all the girls remain stead-fast and true to themselves. They actually have learned but not because they were given love and compassion, which they so deperately sought, but through the hardships. They also learn that they have to love themselves first. If they can accomplish that then anything is possible.In the end the girls are indeed stronger more mature young women and Dr. Foreman gets her just-rewards. It is truly a fascinating book and takes you to a place you are glad you're not in. Like a good Soap Opera...it reminds you that your life isn't so bad. | 4 | Twisted, but necessary. | 1,118,793,600 | 06 15, 2005 |
A1DO2UGRK9GKCQ | 0743428625 | Deanna Anderson "Author" | [
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] | Lately I have been disappointed with the books done in VC Andrew's name. It seemed as if they were just mass-produced carbon copies: same story, different names and places.However, "Celeste" has gone back to the style that VC had with "Flowers in the Attic" or "My Sweet Audrina." Typically speaking, you don't want to be a VC Andrews' parent. Selling children ("Heaven" and "Ruby"), locking them in attics ("Flowers in the Attic") or lying to them about their entire existence ("My Sweet Audrina")...these are not respectable qualities. However, in many VC books the parents aren't perfect but they are far from abusive."Celeste" takes back to a family we are glad we don't live in rather than a family that may be like our own. Celeste's mother is a loner to the point of making the children into loner's. She homeschools them and they go with her maybe once a month to town. When the father dies the mother really goes off the deep end and when the twin boy dies the mother cannot accept the grief and twists things to the point of making Celeste act and talk like a boy and she dresses Noble in Celeste's clothes and buries him with all Celeste's things and holds a funeral, all the time claiming it is Celeste in the grave and not Nobel.If you haven't read a VC book in awhile then this is the one to pick back up, or if you are new to the world of VC then this is a good book to start with. | 5 | VC herself couldn't have written it better! | 1,118,620,800 | 06 13, 2005 |
A1DO2UGRK9GKCQ | 0875426700 | Deanna Anderson "Author" | [
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] | As a practitioner of Paganism and a Tarot reader I was thrilled to come across this book. When I first started studying Tarot cards I had no idea that I could use them as the intent or focal point in a spell until I had seen something on the internet about it. Then I found Renee's book and I knew I had to have it!It is not necessarily a book to read straight through, but as a reference book you will find that you use it often to look up a spell and how to incorporate Tarot into it. I won't tell you the spells work in this book as that is up to each individual person, the author only write the formulas for spells but it is up the practitioner to "make hem work" with their intent and focus. But the spells are easy, do not require "odd" ingredients, and cover a wide array of intents, situations or desires.If you like Tarot and want to find another way to us it then this book is a must-have. It was inspiration for me creating my own book on Tarot (365 Tarot Activities) and I also recommend and reference this book in my own title.It is the most comprehensive title on using Tarot in spells and should have a special place on your bookshelf where you can get to it easily, I am sure you will use this book a lot! | 5 | A very valuable book to have! | 1,394,668,800 | 03 13, 2014 |
A1DO2UGRK9GKCQ | 0890836841 | Deanna Anderson "Author" | [
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] | Nora is a young mother, widowed, who can no longer pay her bills (the insurance money from her husband's death going mostly to medical and funeral expenses) and is either forced to get a job, which creates the problem of daycare for her daughter, or selling a brooch that belonged to her mother. Deciding that she would try the brooch first, hoping to get enough money to get by until job and daycare arrangements can be made, the mystery begins when the appraiser asks some odd questions regarding the brooch, questions that have nothing to do with the value of the brooch.Later, Nora discovers some men have been inquiring the neighbors about it and she starts to fret that maybe the brooch was stolen and she is at suspicion for it. But, before she can contemplate this further a job offer comes up out of the blue for a family Nora doesn't remember applying for. Claiming he got her number from an employment agency the caller is very vague as to the details but very urgent to hire her. Because these are desperate times and the job sounds like a dream come true, Nora accepts and moves to the country...where she discovers the Porterfield Legacy.I thoroughly enjoyed every minute of this book even though it was pretty predictable and gave a major hint immediately about what was to happen. In the inside front cover blurb it mentions that Nora sees a brooch her mother owned in a portrait in the house she goes to work at. This tells readers right off that she is to discover a family she knew nothing about and I would rather have liked to have guessed if Nora was just getting wrapped up in some mystery, or would it be a family mystery?Little clues are given here and there that readers will already know are family related incidents, for example, Nora has feelings of Déjà vu when she is shown the cottage her and her daughter are to live. Also, the fact that she knows nothing of her father or his people is a give away that the family who has `hired her' may indeed be long lost relatives. But these clues would have been better if we had not known previously from the blurb that this was, indeed, her family. I would rather have surmised that on my own based on the clues rather then the dead-give away in the blurb.Despite all that, this book is what Gothic Romances is all about. This fits the stereotypical gothic romance in that the heroine has no options or alternatives and ends up taking a somewhat suspicious position at a foreboding mansion with a family that acts a little `off.' Finally, Nora discovers she is a long-lost heir to the riches and the house; perfect Gothic Romance formula, even if Nora is not the typical character. Usually the woman is single and younger than Nora but in this tale she is widowed and has a young daughter. However, this fact does not detract from the story at all but rather adds intrigue in that her daughter is also in jeopardy being another heir, and the danger seems to be more pronounced because a child is involved. | 5 | Finally! This is what Gothic-Mysteries are all about! | 1,353,110,400 | 11 17, 2012 |
A1DO2UGRK9GKCQ | 0967954428 | Deanna Anderson "Author" | [
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] | Got this as a hand-me-down from a friend, I probably would not have bought it on my own, unless I had seen it as a used books sale or something, as its not my usual style of what I like. I have had it a couple of years now and other than glancing through it I did nothing with it, until recently.I remember when I first got it I was reading something about how to use the cards to transform your life, so I decided to work with the cards and see what I could do.As for the cards, I love the imagery...very watercolory-folks-arty and I like that. They are also slightly smaller than traditional Tarot cards but still larger than playing cards but they are easy to shuffle. Being an oracle deck, there are no suits but the cards are divided into colors. The terms or names of the cards are also not what we traditionally see in oracle or Tarot decks, such as "Emaciated Periwinkle" and "Ivory Tower". But, once you read the explanation of the cards the names make sense. I don't know how easy it would be to "memorize" the meanings of the cards, but just in working with them briefly last night I was able to interpret before looking in the book just based on what I know about symbolism. Take Emaciated Periwinkle, for example, which shows a thin man with balances on his shoulders. Pretty easy to guess it is about balance. With angry friends in the foreground one can surmise he is not giving enough of himself to others.The book is interesting and goes into a story about how the author obtained these images and stories, fables as they are called, and while it seems a little far-fetched and too much in the realm of fantasy who am I to doubt another person's story? The story is just that anyway, but the heart of the book is using the cards to better your life. There are instructions to follow that guide you step-by step-into how to use these cards for empowerment and enlightenment. I started working with them last night and while I have not seen results yet (I have not finished the tasks set in the book) I am enjoying it because it is making me delve deeper inside myself to locate my true motivations for what I want and what is holding me back.These cards can be used in regular layouts and spreads, but within this set that doesn't seem to be the purpose but rather they are used for empowerment and not to answer a question, so it a unique way to learn and work with cards. There aren't a lot of layouts outlined in this spread, only a few basics the author has created as ways to get the cards to show you or help you with the other tasks described. For example, readers are to create goals in three areas of life: personal, financial, and artistic. With the artistic goals write what you want to achieve (be a famous movie star) and why (like attention) and then do a reading to see if your motive is authentic...for example, through a reading I might discover I want to be a movie star for attention because I was neglected as a child. Once you discover and move beyond those conceptions or barriers you can achieve what you want...or at least that is what I get out of the book.The book can be a little confusing and I have had to go over some things several times to fully understand what I am to do, but it is interesting and a neat challenge to undertake. For anyone wanting a new deck just to perform readings with, this is not really the set to get but if you are looking for a whole new way of using cards then check it out. | 4 | Interesting Oracle Deck--a break from traditional Tarot | 1,396,828,800 | 04 7, 2014 |
A1DO2UGRK9GKCQ | 1300014539 | Deanna Anderson "Author" | [
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] | When I read Bonewits' first novel "Of Blood and Magic" I already had the sequel on my shelf to be read as well, and there are fewer greater joys then read a book alrady knowing (and having) the sequels waiting in the wings to be read. The story is so compelling it will keep readers going until the very end.With a cast of new characters, and with favorite and familiar characters, readers are fully immersed once again into the imagination of Bonewits and the lives of the people he has created. When we first meet Michael in book one, we know him as a caring vampire vigilant who, while having some vampiric qualities, is not like other vampires. Michael has still retained a soul, a love for humanity, and a magic that the other vampires lose when they start feeding on humans. We learn about Michael's past and meet his comrades that have helped him along his way, but in book two there is so much more to learn, see and do. If you thought you knew everything there was to know about the world as envisioned by Bonewits, read the sequel because you don't know anything yet!Bonewits as a smooth writing style and his characters are so full of life that will draw readers in and not let them go. His descriptions and dialogues are also eloquently down, and realistic. Interwoven into Bonewits vampiric world are other magical creatures, which adds a nice touch and is not often something done in vampire stories. Usually a vampire story has vampires, but if writers are going to delve into magical or supernatural worlds already with blood-drinking creatures of the night, why not throw in a few fey folk too? One of my fave scenes involved Marva, a Gully troll, who "fakes" being under a vampire's hypnosis spell for a moment or two before breaking out into laughter. Then, when he is already irked at her disobeying his power, she further insults him by questioning his training saying "...vampire hypnosis doesn't work on my kind. Gully trolls are immune to it." It was an awesome moment in a tense scene, and just tends to get better as Victor, a self-declared "bad ass" in the book, is bested by the quirky and fun Marva.If you haven't read any Bonewits books, you need to do so and if you have read the first one but not Blood Redeemer, then what are you waiting for? I promise, you won't be disappointed. Bonewits weaves a tale of many fey folk, of humans, of ancient history and troubling present, and he weaves it all into one fine tapestry that will make you believe his world is real and perhaps we are the ones living in fantasy. | 5 | A sequel you don't want to miss! | 1,363,478,400 | 03 17, 2013 |
A1DO2UGRK9GKCQ | 1452537097 | Deanna Anderson "Author" | [
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] | Martin's "A Green Witch's Formulary" is an excellent resource for anyone using herbs. It is not just for religious/spiritual use but anyone wanting to use herbs for culinary purposes, aromatherapy, homeopathy, home remedies, or naturopathic uses. Divided into sections for magical use and medicinal use, the conditions or circumstances and their appropriate herbs is a wonderful reference if it stood alone as such. However, Martin goes above and beyond and gives a brief history of herbs, medicinal dosages, a variety of ways to use herbs, leaves room at the end of the pages for note-taking, discusses how to grow your own herbs, lists the common and scientific names of herbs, and discusses the properties of herbs for growing!It all sounds like a lot, but it is easy to see that Marint has a fond kinship with herbs and wants to help others develop the same. She describes things in such a way that not only does it leave readers eager to start working with herbs, but also instills in them the confidence to do so!Along with her title "Herbs: Medicinal, Magical, Marvelous!" a practitioner of iether magical or medicinal arts will always have invaluable resources close at hand! | 5 | A must have for anyone using herbs! | 1,316,044,800 | 09 15, 2011 |
A1DO2UGRK9GKCQ | 1456034081 | Deanna Anderson "Author" | [
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] | A friend of mine let me read this book, and I loved every moment of it! My daughters are 13 and 14 so a little beyond this book, which is better geared for the 8-12 age range, but they read it as well and they both loved it. My youngest said it was an "endearing and heart-warming tale."The "clever cat" is one who lives with a family that does not appreciate him at all. He visits another family who do appreciate him and treat him a lot nicer, he even makes friends with the cats the other family owns. Life is going okay for the kitty with his new human and feline friends, until one day his fellow kitty friends tell him they are moving. The whole human and cat family is packing up and ready to move to a new house.The clever cat knows he will lose his friends and is not looking forward to going back to his lonely life of living with the family that doesn't appreciate him. So, being a clever cat, he devises a plan that allows him to stay with the family that does like him.This story will teach children that we all deserve to be treated well and respected, and if the friends you have are not doing that...then it is time to find new friends. Granted, we can't all move like the clever cat does but we can ask for respect and make friends with people who will treat us well. Children who feel isolated or unloved or hurt by their peers will feel a connection to the clever cat and realize that situations change, and we can all be happy.The artwork is also amazing. It is simple and not overloaded with background images, but the lines and colors are bold and memorable. I think I like the artwork as much as I like the story and its fun to browse through just to look at the pictures!This is definitely a must-have for all children and will be one that is read again and again. | 5 | Endearing and Heart-Warming Tale! | 1,302,825,600 | 04 15, 2011 |
A1DO2UGRK9GKCQ | 1456097431 | Deanna Anderson "Author" | [
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] | "Hurricane Hound," released by Publish America in 2011, is the 2nd children's book by author Gia Lee who is a promising up-and-coming children's author and is a stern reminder for all pet-owners to step up and take responsibility. Gia Lee also wrote "The Clever Cat That Could" (Publish America, 2010) and both titles show her love of animals and a willingness to adopt or help out those in need of caring and loving families. Gia Lee's stories always have an underlying meaning that not only talks about issues with animals but also with that of deeper meanings that are showcased through the eyes of animals, which is something that always appeals to children.The artwork is amazing as well, Jason Davis is the illustrator and he captures Gia Lee's words in timeless and captivating displays! As always, Gia Lee has found an illustrator that captivates her words as beautifully as the stories she tells. The pictures in "Hurricane Hound" are like deep, rich watercolors and are full-page depictions of the life of Hurricane Hound. They are whimsical, fun and masterfully done. I am looking forward to seeing more of Gia Lee and Jason Davis paired up as writer and illustrator."Hurricane Hound," later named Hanz, is a hunting dog who is mistreated and tied up outside all but forgotten by his current owners all because of his inability to sniff out rabbits for hunting. His `inability' is really faked by Hanz when he decides he does not want to be a part of hunting rabbits for sport any longer. When his owner perceives that Hanz is no longer useful to him, he ignores and neglects him.However, a passer-by sees Hanz day in and day out and when a hurricane threatens the area, she takes matters into her own hands. Hanz's life suddenly changes and he realizes that he does, indeed have a purpose in life. Sometimes in life the purpose we set out with changes, such as Hanz's did from that of a hunting dog, and it may take others to see the potential in us and give us the reverence we deserve. Hanz certainly experiences that when he loses purpose with his owner, only to find a new purpose with a new owner. However, it takes something extreme (the hurricane) for this potential and new life to come about, but that is a classic example of real life. Often something tragic must take place before we get out of a rut or before life turns around for the better, or for finding our true or new purpose in life. The hurricane is the catalyst to change Hanz's life, forever and for the better."Hurricane Hound" is a good reminder lesson in finding our untapped potential. Just because a person (or a dog) loses purpose in one direction, doesn't mean that they are useless and should be forgotten. The runner who is paralyzed, the soldier who is disabled, the hunter who decides to stop hunting...they have not lost purpose in life, but merely their purpose has changed. While not an obvious theme in "Hurricane Hound" I think the true message is not just to take care of your pets but to encourage people to find that untapped potential or to find a new purpose in life when they no longer want to or can follow with the old. Hanz makes a difficult decision that for awhile leads to a miserable life but in the end he made the right decision for him and for his future. And that is a lesson we can all learn. | 5 | Pure Enjoyment ! | 1,315,958,400 | 09 14, 2011 |
A1DO2UGRK9GKCQ | 1462636160 | Deanna Anderson "Author" | [
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] | This book is an endearing tale of a baby rock that springs forth from a boulder, which happens to be the father rock. Wanting to leave the north realm wher she lives, she sets out to explore the other directional realms. Following along with the correspondences as seen in Wicca or many basic pagan paths, this book is a great way to teach children the correspondences of the elements and directions.But it also teaches a few other concepts as well, such as the idea that while it is fun to travel and see new things or meet new people or to explore new ideas it is always nice to still have a place to call home and to have family waiting there when you do. | 5 | An endearing and educational story! | 1,330,646,400 | 03 2, 2012 |
A1DO2UGRK9GKCQ | 1462660754 | Deanna Anderson "Author" | [
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] | Gia Lee, an up-and-coming new name in the world of books, has already given us delightful tales such as Hurricane Hound for children and now in her new novella The Cat Lady and Canine Gentleman she tantalizes the sense of adult readers with a story that is part romance, part animal-lover and part paranormal.When Jerusha, a volunteer at a local animal shelter, has to help "train in" a new volunteer, Dale, she doesn't think anything will evolve between the two as she is a cat lady and he is clearly a dog person. But, when they end up on the same sides of a mystery, with a hint of paranormal suspense and chills, they realize that dog and cat lovers can indeed find romance together.The Cat Lady and Canine Gentleman is a wonderfully delightful tale that once picked up it will not be put down until the last word has been read. I read this book straight through as I was compelled to turn each page and finish each chapter so I could get to the bottom of the mystery and also so to see if Jerusha and Dale resolve their differences, or if they even do, and become the romantic couple that I hope for.Being a huge fan of ghost stories and paranormal romances I was thrilled when about a third of the way through the book there is a hint that a ghost might make an appearance. Jerusha, a real estate agent when she is not volunteering at the shelter, takes a most antagonizing woman to see a house for sale. When Jerusha and Tarah discover there are feral cats living on the property Tarah becomes even more the `villain' when she comments on not wanting dirty or nasty cats on her property. From there on, Jerusha does her best to persuade Tarah that she does not want the house even to the point of telling her the previous owner died in the house. Tarah boldly proclaims that she "is not afraid of ghost." My heart got a little thrill and I hoped this ghost theme would continue in Lee's already delightful tale.I was not disappointed. The ghost, while not the ooky-spooky kind of horror movies, does make several subdued and subtle appearances in order to help Jerusha not only rescue the feral cats but also in several other ways, including helping a romance to bloom.The Cat Lady and Canine Gentleman ends on a happy note, as do all romances, and readers are not disappointed as all loose ends are tied up neatly and satisfactorily. This book is a feel-good novel that I imagine reader's will enjoy on a lazy afternoon outside in a hammock and sipping some iced tea or lemonade. There is a lot packed into this novella: romance, animal activism, mystery, intrigue and a sense of humor. Gia Lee books always promise a lot, and they always deliver. | 5 | Cozy Up for the Holidays with a Copy of "The Cat Lady and Canine Gentleman" | 1,353,110,400 | 11 17, 2012 |
A1DO2UGRK9GKCQ | 1482722682 | Deanna Anderson "Author" | [
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] | When I published my own title365 Tarot ActivitiesI often came across Andy Matzner'sThe Tarot Activity Book: A Collection of Creative and Therapeutic Ideas for the Cards. So, I emailed him and suggested a review exchange, and was fortunate enough for him to agree.Am I upset that there is another Tarot activity book on the market? No way! I think it's wonderful that we both wrote a book suggesting other uses for Tarot cards (other than divination). This is not to impugn the importance of Tarot for divination, but to say that there are so many other ways to use Tarot. It is a wonderful tool in so many ways and I am glad other people see that as well. Matzner's title and mine are not in competition with each other, rather they are in conjunction with each other.Some activities in Matzner's and my title parallel each other such as using Tarot to write poetry (p. 125) or short stories (p. 129). Although, Matzner's short story prompt is to write one in 6 words or less--a challenge definitely appealing to this author! Also, Matzner comes to Tarot with a therapeutic viewpoint and this reflects in all of his activities for the cards, whereas my viewpoint for my title was for learning and connecting with the cards.Some activities are quite engaging and will require a lot of deep, personal thought or reflection--which is, ultimately, Matzner's purpose for the book: to create inner-reflection. Other activities are `short and sweet' such as "Free Association" (p. 33) which asks readers to flip a card over at random and think about (or write down) the first word or phrase that pops into your head (I really like this activity and am going to do it soon).Divided into three sections: Conversation Starters, Writing & Journaling, Arts & Crafts, "The Tarot Activity Book" covers a wide-range of activities with "Conversation Starters" seeming to be a preliminary section that will help readers get used to working with Tarot, and the next two sections going more in-depth with the cards. In the sections on journaling and crafts each activity is broken down into objective, background, and process which guides readers exactly through how to work with Tarot in the method suggested.The only downfall--and one that some readers may dislike--is activities suggesting a Tarot card to be glued, cut, or otherwise `ruined.' However, many Tarot readers and collectors do wonder what to do with a deck that was damaged in part or whole, or what to do with a deck that they no longer want to use but don't want to sell or trade. In those instances, using a card in a way that renders it useless in the future might not be so bad.But, if you are looking for new ways to read the cards or to use them for inner-reflection and therapeutic purposes, then "The Tarot Activity Book" will have what you need. | 4 | Great resource for therapeutic uses of the cards. | 1,400,630,400 | 05 21, 2014 |
A1DO2UGRK9GKCQ | 1492827495 | Deanna Anderson "Author" | [
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] | My husband and I received this book as a gift and e love it! We both are "in competition" in reading it as neither one of us wants to wait for the other to finish it. This is a book you can read from beginning to end rather than most reference books where you only use it to look up something. The author explains things in a way that lay-persons can understand and the personal touches of his life or his experiences in finding coins make this book a very enjoyable read.This title is ideal for beginner coin collector's or those who simply do like to collect coins for fun. I have always saved any little interesting coin that popped up in my change, even though I always figured circulated coins have no value, but now in reading this title I not only discover that circulated coins do have value whether it is in rarity, bouillon value, or personal and sentimental value. Sometimes the value is just in a "hey, that's a neat coin!"Buy this book and I guarantee that you will start checking your pocket change daily for interesting or old coins. And, it may even lead to a serious love of collecting coins. | 5 | Perfect Book for Beginner Collectors! | 1,388,361,600 | 12 30, 2013 |
A1DO2UGRK9GKCQ | 1556526180 | Deanna Anderson "Author" | [
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] | Nine Coaches is by far my favorite books. With intrigue, romance, suspicion, mystery...this book has everything that is required in a gothic romance and one of Stewart's best. The sections are named "first coach" or "second coach" and so on and in each one it is literal reference to "coaches" or cars, as it is in modern times (payphones, airplanes, etc). The first coach is the one that brings Linda to the French mansion as a governess for the young Comte de Valmy, Phillipe. The last coach (or last chapter) is when the love of her life takes off in a car to go find Linda.I really enjoyed that the book was divided into headings of "coaches" and after the first two I came to realize that it means literal vehicles arriving or departing. From then on when a new section came up with the next coach in numerical line, I knew that something exciting was going to happen.Nine Coaches is definitely a page-turning and knuckle-whitening novel with twists and bends that have nothing to do with the zig-zag road leading up to the mansion. Linda falls for one of the relatives of the Valmy family and then is led to believe he is in on the plot to kill the young heir, Phillipe. Linda and Phillipe escape the Valmy mansion and spend two nights on the run until the entire story comes to a head and it isn't until the very end where we find out if Raoul, the love interest, is guilty or not. And until readers find out, they will be in a quandary such as the heroine Linda is--wanting to believe in Raoul's innocence but forced to look at all the evidence to support his guilt.This book is a keeper and one I will read again, in fact, I am already looking forward to re-reading it so compelling and gripping it was. | 5 | Mary Stewart does it again! | 1,353,110,400 | 11 17, 2012 |
A1DO2UGRK9GKCQ | 1564147118 | Deanna Anderson "Author" | [
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] | I love this book. I was introduced to it as part of a class assignment for a pagan fellowship school I am attending and I was hesitant on reading it. It is an exceptional book detialing everything a person needs to know about the basics of paganism. With this book a person doesn't need much more in their collection. While geared more for teens I think people of all ages would enjoy it and find it useful, a very compact and concise book of paganism. It is meant ot help teens be comfortable with their beliefs, how to iniate themselves into the beleifs and even how to talk to their parents about being a pagan.Oberon Sell-Ravenheart writes like he is sitting across the table speaking to you as if an old friend. What I like in the book is that he also mentions the popular books and TV shows that deal with witches, witchcraft and paganism and he shows how certain things may be similiar to the real craft of paganism but how much of it is still fiction. Any teen going into paganism because they think it is like the movies will learn the truth when reading this book. He also throws in a fair share of Chemistry and Mathematics and History as well, can get a little dull at times but it all comes to a point and is essential for gaining a broader and more educated view of paganism. | 5 | Excellent Read | 1,244,073,600 | 06 4, 2009 |
A1DO2UGRK9GKCQ | 1564148432 | Deanna Anderson "Author" | [
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] | Patricia Telesco is one of my favorite authors, she has a vast knowledge of Kitchen Witchery and pagan paths in general and writes in a comforting way that neither talks above nor beneath anyone. This guide book should not be limited to just those following kitchen withcery but anyone on a nature-based path as it deals with hearth and home. Regardless of what path a person is on, they have a house and live in it. Patricia talks about the essential tools, their purpose and also includes a variety of spells and rituals. Her book inspired me to write my own book on the subject of kitchen witchery that I am pleased to say was just released this May 2009 (Magick for the Kitchen Witch). If you love your home and follow a pagan path then this book is a must-have in your magickal library. | 5 | A Must-Have for Kitchen Witches! | 1,244,073,600 | 06 4, 2009 |
A1DO2UGRK9GKCQ | 1572815469 | Deanna Anderson "Author" | [
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] | I am surprised that this deck and book gets anything less than a 5-start rating. The only downfall is that the cards are larger than most Tarot cards and difficult to shuffle. That aside, I absolutely love this deck. I have a delightful friend who gets me a Tarot deck every Christmas and this is one such gift.The imagery of the goddesses are very powerful and beautiful and my favorite goddesses, some popular and some more obscure, are all in it a s well as some "new friends." Oracle decks work differently then Tarot in that there are no suits and no Major or Minor Arcana so they can be a little more difficult to read and learn. However, I have written a book that will help to learn any Oracle (and Tarot) deck and provides activities and prompts for learning the cards365 Tarot Activitiesbut the accompanying guidebook is VERY informative on the symbolism and meaning of the goddesses.The cards are great to use as a means to learn about goddesses, to feel a deeper connection with your inner self, to feel a deeper spiritual connection, and to use as divination cards and gain further insight on just about anything in your life.I use the cards more for a one-card type of spread and just pull one to see what skills, talents, and strengths I may need to utilize for the day or I use them to put events, etc, into perspective. If you are interested in creative writing and using the cards as prompts then these are wonderful for that too.Perfect deck for collector's or beginners! | 5 | Awesome deck! | 1,396,483,200 | 04 3, 2014 |
A1DO2UGRK9GKCQ | 1597895164 | Deanna Anderson "Author" | [
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] | I am ever the fan of gothic mysteries and romances, but it is a love that is hard to fulfill these days with the best gothic writers going out of the world in the 70's. Gothic romances and msyteries seem to be a dying genre, so I was pleased to find this book which sounded like a modern day gothic tale.I was not diappointed. I nthe typical gothic romance a girl ends up at some large and spooky mansion, manor or castle. She may be hired as a nanny, a maid, a governess or a long lost relative come home. There is a mystery, she doesn't know who to trust, and yet all ends well with the mystery solved and a romance blossoming."Another Stab At Life" follows this formula perfectly and is an absoloute joy to read. Bailey's shattered life begins when a fiance leaves her for her best friend, and then years later she finds herself without a job and no money to pay the bills. But, her grandmother had died and left her a spoooky old house in Texas.Packing up her few belongings she leaves everything behind in Oklahoma and moves to Texas to pick up the pieces of her life. She realizes the house needs more work than she can afford, but at least she has a roof over her head and no house payments. Being a loner for so long Bailey also discovers something else she needs: friends. Her neighbors force their way into her life, and Max forces his way into her heart, and teach her how to be friends and how to love.She also discoveres a secret that her granny left her that makes her life almost a million times better, and she solves the secret of who is trying to scare her out of her home and why.Higman writes in a light-hearted and whimsical way that is truly fun to read. Her analogies and descriptions have got to be the most unique that I have seen. I was surprised to see so many Christian references, not realizing that all of the books by this publisher tend to be faith based, and not being a Chrisitan this was a little bit of a shocker when it was unexpected. However, it did not detract from the book at all and was not preachy. The book was an excellent read that will go on my shelf in the Gothic Romance section to be read again and again. | 5 | A Fun, Modern-Day Gothic Romance | 1,299,542,400 | 03 8, 2011 |
A1DO2UGRK9GKCQ | 1598694898 | Deanna Anderson "Author" | [
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] | I love this book, it is an excellent source for learning the cards and small enough to take along in a Tarot Kit and use as a quick flip reference for when a card seems particularly tricky in reading. It is divided into Minor Arcana and Major Arcana and with the Minor further divided into the suits. Each card lists a brief summary and then an upright and reverse meaning.While it may not be the only Tarot book you will own it is a valuable tool to have and I use my copy often. | 4 | Great to carry along with your cards! | 1,400,803,200 | 05 23, 2014 |
A1DO2UGRK9GKCQ | 1607103877 | Deanna Anderson "Author" | [
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] | I love this Tarot kit, I bought it as Michael's Arts and Crafts which was cool enough in its own right and it is more affordable then many decks (was $9.99 at Michael's). The little guidebook is not very detailed, so probably not the best for beginners with no other Tarot experience. However, I love the cards...based on the Rider Waite System they have softer images, and very fun and pleasing. The kit also comes with a puzzle map, I think of 6 pieces, to piece together and becomes a "mat" showing you were to place cards for a reading. I don't use the puzzle or the guidebook, but the cost was worth the deck alone. Smaller than a standard playing or poker deck it fits easily in the hands, is easy to shuffle, and is small enough to tuck into my purse or back pocket. I love the imagery and find it an easy deck to read. My fifteen year old daughter loves the deck and kit and often takes it with her to overnight visits with friends. She likes it so much I am going to get her one of her own. I gave it a 5-star rating because I love the cards...the kit as a whole gets 4-star because I don't use the puzzle mat or guidebook, but as I said...still worth the price for the deck alone, and the box is great to make your own "To Go" tarot kit by adding gemstones or other items you might need. | 5 | Best Mini Tarot Kit | 1,401,235,200 | 05 28, 2014 |
A1DO2UGRK9GKCQ | 1613181477 | Deanna Anderson "Author" | [
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] | An amazingly adventurous tale that takes vampires to an underwater world. In this day and age, authors have to create new ways to tell a tale about the same old creatures that we have had legends about for centuries. Giles does it in a fun and interesting way, and in a way that is perfect for young adults!Taken from her Vampire Vignette series (and adult-only book series) she gives us more information on the Water Vamps she introduced in that series but does so from the viewpoint of the young adult. This is a totally engaging book that even adults will enjoy and despite being vampires who live under water teenagers and young adults will relate to the characters as they gripe about their parents and worry about spelling tests in their under-the-sea world. They will also learn that people of different walks of life (humans and water vamps, in this case) can be friends and can work together for the greater good. | 5 | Amazing Adventure! | 1,372,464,000 | 06 29, 2013 |
A1DO2UGRK9GKCQ | 1613181639 | Deanna Anderson "Author" | [
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] | I have always been a fan of Fairy Tales whether they are the cutesy Disney-versions we are exposed to daily, or the more original and macabre versions the Grimm Brothers and Hans Christen Anderson actually printed, or re-done Fairy Tales that have become modernized, twisted, or amped up. Ann Rice gave us her version of Sleeping Beauty in a more erotic way, Angela Carter gave us her more macabre version of Fairy Tales in "The Bloody Chamber," and now we have "Imagination Reimagined" which is definitely not the Fairy Tales you read to your children at night.Ten different authors, known either for darker fantasy, horror-story, or just revamped styles of writing (including famed G.L.Giles of the Vampire Vignette series), contributed stories which are sure to please fans of different genres.With takes on traditional favorites such as the Pied Piper of Hamelin, Puss in Boots, Hansel and Gretel and Red Riding Hood there is sure to be a favorite Fairy Tale in "Imagination Reimahined" to suit any Fairy Tale fan. Delve into a post-apocalyptic world with Hans and Grace in Georgia L. Jones' "The Fat and the Fire" and discover how humans are the enemies in Brad Parnell's "The Girl in the Red Hood." Also, step right into a world of co-splay and aliens in G.L Giles' "Puss in Boots."All of the stories are creative and imaginative, as the title suggests, but the three I liked the best had to be the ones crafted by Jones, Parnell, and Giles. Having worked with Giles in a professional capacity, and having had the esteemed privilege of signing at several events with her I became an admirer of hers years ago and respect all that she has done as a person, as a writer, and as a contributor and advocate for the small-time indie authors and artists that take the internet by storm."Puss in Boots" combines several concepts that are hot topics right now: cos-play, aliens, and zombies (sort of) in a classic tale of Good versus Evil. If you've ever wondered who is "out there" watching us mere and lowly humans, and whether they are friend or foe then this is the tale to read. When Matt lands in an unsuspecting cos-player's backyard in shining armor--er, in sepia-colored-boots as it were--he is seen immediately as the hero.In classic Fairy Tales good always wins over evil, and Giles abides by that age-old standard when good wins over the evil Annunaki, or Annunorci as Giles has deemed them. Sure, there are "evil" aliens out there but in this retake of a classic tale we learn that there are good ones as well.If you enjoy classic tales retold then check out "Imagination Reimagined." It does have some language involved, and while it says for 14 and up it may still be up for parental discretion...I would let my children read it, but some parents might not...as the cover says, these are not "your children's Fairy Tales." Aside from that, if you want to see what makes these authors tick...what keeps them up at night...and how they view the Fairy Tale world, then check out "Imagination Reimagined." | 5 | Fairy Tales...But not the typical bedtime stories! | 1,396,915,200 | 04 8, 2014 |
A1DO2UGRK9GKCQ | 1846943728 | Deanna Anderson "Author" | [
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] | I work with herbs in the magical and mundane sense, and am hoping to develop a career soon in this area. So, I was thrilled when I got this book.This books goes into detail the history of herb use and how people are using herbs today. Martin also explains about the Latin names and why people should use them versus the common names (some plants have similiar or the same common name and its easy to confuse two different herbs). The main part of the text is the listing of herbs which includes details such as the common name, family grouping, medicinal uses, parts used, magical intentions, the element and planet correspondences and any cautions needed in working with that herbThere is also Appendixes for Medicinal Uses, Magical Intentions, and Herbs by Element with each section listing all of the herbs corresponding to that use or intention.Martin's book is not a recipe or cookbook, even though she does go into detail several different ways to use herbs, but it is not meant to be a recipe book. Rather it is a handy reference detialing the properties of herbs and whether as a stand alone reference or used with other herbal books, Martin's is a must-have for any reference library. | 5 | A must for anyone working with herbs | 1,300,838,400 | 03 23, 2011 |
A1DO2UGRK9GKCQ | B000CSNS8Q | Deanna Anderson "Author" | [
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] | I wasn't sure I would like this one but gave it a shot. For one thing, the heiress didn't go anywhere...she stayed in her childhood home but the mystery starts when her father dies and she is told by the lawyer that she inherits all. Not a poor waif entering a mysterious situation, the heroine still encounters mystery when a series of weird happenings start to occur such as a copperhead in her bed and a shot directed her way in the woods. Finally she starts to connect these incidents and determines she is not crazy, that someone is trying to hurt her. However, she does not know why.Through part of the book I am thinking it is either one of the two hired hands or the neighbor, Richard, who wants to marry her. I was thinking either the hired hands wanted her as a wife and were trying to scare her so she'd realize that she needed a man, or that one of them wanted her dead (but I wasn't sure why). With Richard, well my feelings on him went back and forth. I sometimes thought he wanted her simply for her fortune, and at times I thought he really loved her. He also may have wanted her to seem accident-prone so that when they married he could kill her and not share her fortune.However, before I can surmise too much about the men's motives, the mystery ends too soon about of the way through when the young heiress in question discovers in the will that the two hired hands will benefit more if she is dead. I don't like when things are given away too soon, that's why I have never skipped to the proverbial `last page' of a book to find out `who dunnit.' I like the mystery to keep me gripped until the end of the novel, turning until the last page has been turned. This novel did not do that for me. | 3 | Worth a Read but not one of the Best | 1,353,110,400 | 11 17, 2012 |
A1DO2UGRK9GKCQ | B000J2BNYQ | Deanna Anderson "Author" | [
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] | Immediately in the first chapter this book is filled with the appropriate amount of mystery and intrigue when we are introduced to Lucinda, a nurse, who has come to aid in the care of a young man (Blair) who has suffered a brain injury. However, he has a male caregiver fulltime already and Lucinda is forbidden from telling her ward that she is a nurse and from wearing her usual crisp linen nurse's uniform. Set off, and perhaps a little insulted by this, Lucinda agrees for two reasons: she needs the job and her doctor (who is also the doctor of her ward) suggested this quiet country stay to help her recuperate from her own traumatic ordeal. She agrees, but arrives under the mystery of night and meets only the servants; the family she meets come morning light.Within a few hours of daylight she meets the family and learns that while she likes Vienna, married into the family, she sees a nervous flightiness to her--as if she is a bird just waiting for the latch on the cage door to be left unsecured--and she meets her ward who seems sweet but has severe memory loss; an older brother who, by way of an eavesdropped conversation, vehemently does not want Lucinda there; and she meets another brother, Smith, who is actually the one to have hired her. She also learns that her ward's wife "disappeared" and he often doesn't seem to remember her or her disappearance. She also hears of a few mysterious or sudden deaths that have taken place, all within a short amount of time. Not only are the residents of the old mansion keeping secrets from her, but they are keeping them from each other as well.Any book that opens up with such intrigue and unanswered questions in the first few chapters will do one of two things: whip all its bluster at once and then drop to a stale air with no breeze or it will keep blowing furiously until the last chapter, finally dying out to reveal the white clouds, blue skies and sunshine and "The House of Deadly Night" definitely keeps blustering the entire time. The antagonist was not who I suspected and I was pleasantly surprised at who it ended up being, I had my various suspicions but were wrong on all accounts. The mystery continues until the last page, and almost right up until the last line.It was an excellent book but nothing so significant, nothing to really set it off from other books of this genre, however it was a Gothic Romance and that is good enough for me. Also, there is a scene in which the protagonist is leaving the house--which in and of itself is a unique twist to a Gothic Romance; they never leave until the end but even then it is more common for them to become the mistress of the house instead--and as she leaves the master of the house calls her to the library. As she enters she thinks is reminded of "the friendly odor of old books." Only another avid book reader, and one that prefers old books, would know that smell. It is comforting, it is familiar, it is friendly, and I think that has become my favorite line in a book so far.Of course, in typical fashion, the protagonist does have to return only mere minutes after arriving at home and the mystery is finally revealed with love blossoming at the end with Garrett--the older brother whom seems like an antagonist throughout the novel.The author writes an easy style that keeps the book flowing and keeps the mystery going in every phrase and action, at no time in the story is a reader left feeling at ease with the situation until the very end. Each and every page and chapter keeps readers on the edge of their seat wondering who, what, when, where, why and how. I thoroughly enjoyed this book and will keep it to be read again and again. | 5 | Curl up with a good romantic mystery this winter! | 1,353,110,400 | 11 17, 2012 |
A1DO2UGRK9GKCQ | B003CW0WH4 | Deanna Anderson "Author" | [
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] | Dorothy is a young girl, half American and half Welsh, who grows up hearing stories of her mother's home country. She knows her father was American and her mother Welsh and that she was disowned by her father when she ran off with the American soldier, who died before Dorthoy was born. The heroine and her mother live poorly in a small apartment in New York and make do the best they can. Dorothy's friend, Olivia, grows up with her hearing the same tales and thinking of Dorothy and her mom (Frances) as her own family. When a letter comes from Dorothy's grandfather inviting them to come to Wales, the only letter to be received in all those years, the three jump on the chance to go.However, Dorothy's mother has a debilitating stroke leaving her incapable of caring for herself let along travel across the country. Dorothy dutifully cares for her mother and relies on the support of her friend Olivia until she reveals that she is leaving New York and going to England, then to Wales, without Dorothy. Distraught at this news and at the fate of her mother Dorothy is unsure what to do. Within weeks Frances dies and Dorothy decides to take what savings she has and leave, there is nothing left for her in New York. Hoping to be welcomed with open arms in Wales she is surprised to see that not only is she not welcome, but that her friend Olivia has arrived there first and is claiming to be her!Now, stripped of her identity, money, personal belongings, and an escape Dorothy is left to survive the best way she can amidst treachery and deceit and try to reestablish her identity and survive the various attempts on her life!This novel takes a unique twist with Dorothy losing her identity due to her friend impersonating her. I don't think I have read a novel that has done that before, although I have read a few where the heroine has amnesia and unaware of her identity. However, the treachery of her childhood friend is already spoiled for readers by the inside page blurb in which is a snippet of a scene from when Dorothy arrives at the house and sees her friend. She calls out "Olivia" with joyful enthusiasm to which Olivia replies "why are you calling me that...my name is Dorothy Etting!" I would have liked to have seen it end with Dorothy calling her friend's name and no more of the blurb so that readers would be wondering why Olivia was there, and would have to wait until that chapter to find out. However, when reading of their childhood I couldn't gain any sympathy for Olivia because I knew her to be treacherous from the front page blurb. It would have been more of a shock if we had sympathized with and even liked Olivia, only to find out later that she is a traitorous friend.However, that being aside, this book was very good if not very frustrating (in a good way)! I wanted people to realize SHE was Dorothy and not a demented and "touched in the head" friend from New York as Olivia kept insisting. It must be very frustrating to not be able to prove you are who you say you are. I also liked small little tidbits in this book such as Dorothy taking a ship owned by the White Star Line. Being a Titanic fan, I enjoyed that she boarded a ship of the same company and stated that she could have taken an American vessel but the opulence of the White Star Line ships was so publicized that she decided to reward herself with the small luxury. Of course, she couldn't afford First Class but she did manage Second Class. I also enjoyed that each chapter was named for one of the thirteen Caesars and also within the book in the ancestral home there is a hallway with thirteen busts of the Caesars, one of which ends up leading to the secret of Dorothy's grandfather.I really liked this novel in that Dorothy is not the usual strong type, still grieving over her mother, she is not very strong or independent but she does have perseverance. Often Gothic Romance heroines are of a strong type, or at least meek women who suddenly show their strong side, but they are also almost always (in a sort of weird juxtaposition way) very trusting. They always tell more information than they should (Dorothy is very guilty of this) and they try to trust in the good that they think everyone has.At the end, the mansion literally crumbles to its doom, trapping and killing the grandfather and his sister inside. The sister, Aunt Kate, is a doddering and stern old fool who keeps saying "when strangers come, the hill with crumble" (or something to that effect, not a direct quote) and indeed, with the strangers the hill tumbles and swallows up the house and the two stubborn family members who refuse to leave. This is the 2nd book that I have read where the house literally falls into itself at the end. In another wonderful Gothic Romance I got years ago the house falls off the cliff and into the sea.Ending stories with the houses literally caving way is very dramatic and poignant. It is like saying that the skeletons in the closet, the secrets we keep, can destroy us eventually. It is a metaphor for this and a very compelling one. Most often Gothic Romances end with the shadows of the houses seemingly to disappear or to lighten up when the mystery and antagonist are gone, which in its own right has metaphorical meaning, but having the agony last to the very end is also a great way to end a book! This is definitely another keeper and one to read again. | 5 | Must-Have for any Gothic Romance lovers! | 1,353,110,400 | 11 17, 2012 |
A1DO2UGRK9GKCQ | B00IVVYG5A | Deanna Anderson "Author" | [
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] | OMG...I fell in love with this story, almost before I even read it. The concept--one of which the characters in books are very real and are aware of what goes on in the lives of readers--was VERY intriguing. Books don't get special effects, we don't get alternate endings, and we don't get DVD extra features...so coming up with a unique approach to writing is very difficult to pull of successfully, but Tome has pulled it off successfully.This story is from the viewpoint of a character in a book who is telling us about a lady who bought his book, and what happens in her life.When we read books we do engage with the characters in them, we come to know them and love (or hate) them and often when the story is done we might think back to those characters. At least, I know I do. I will even think back to characters from long-ago books and think "wonder what he or she is doing now" and then shake my head in quirky disbelief as I realize they are only characters in a book. They don't live and breathe afterwards, they don't have feelings, they don't act or think unless I read them to do so...or do they?The education of Caleb? No, this is the education of the reader! When I read this book I began to look at reading in a whole new way...what does happen to the characters when I stop reading? Where do they go? What do they do? Tome follows that line of thinking in the Education of Caleb Pryce and makes you realize that the characters do have a life...and after reading this story I can almost guarantee that you will think back to those books you gave away, threw away, boxed up to never be seen again, or threw against the wall in disgust and you will feel bad, or at least wonder, what happened to those characters when you did that.I think it is Hemmingway (or at least one of the great early American authors) that legend says his characters were so real that it is believed they haunt the home he lived in. Characters...not people, not living, breathing, flesh and blood people but his CHARACTERS! Always a neat legend, but after reading the Education of Caleb Pryce one just has to wonder if it could be true,As a writer and a reader I know what goes into character construction...they have emotions, they have beliefs, morals, birthdays, fears...everything real people have...so what makes them any less real then us? As Caleb says in the book "we 'fictional characters' do not only exist when you pick up our books, nor do we disappear when you put them down.'Aside from the concept Tome has created, and I could talk all day on that, her writing style if smooth and realistic, it is an effortless read (meaning it flowed along great and I was pulled into the story without being aware I was reading the words...it sucked me right in). One of my fave lines is the whole take on an actor saying "I'm not really a doctor, I just play one on TV" with the line "I'm not really a vampire. I just play one in a book." another fave is when one of the characters says they hate when reader's move their lips when they read. And another good line is when Caleb says he is trapped in a 'paper prison.' That's Tome's writing style.I am a short story fan both in writing and reading and being a fan of the greats like O'Henry and Edgar Allen Poe, and yes Stephen King's short stories as well, I think I know what makes up a great short story, and Tome has definitely accomplished that.If you are looking for a quick read on your Kindle this is the book to get! I just hope we see more of Tome or that she'll compile short stories into one anthology so I can carry her characters with me everywhere I go. | 5 | OMG! This book will make you re-think how you read! | 1,396,656,000 | 04 5, 2014 |
A1DO2ULY1OSW1X | B001O3U7AK | Amy | [
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] | After reading the other reviews on this flavor, I decided to try it, but I think I will stick to the grape. | 3 | Higher Expectations | 1,376,352,000 | 08 13, 2013 |
A1DO2VAWW0W7NY | 0470748435 | Charles Graham | [
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] | Finding this book was for me a turning point in the way I conceived the stock market. This book is a treasure. Triads enabled me to easily understand a chart by simply looking at it. Before reading this book I missed the meaning of stock charts when I looked at them. Of course this book has given me much more than simply teaching me to read charts. It has taught me how markets really behave and why. Triads work! | 5 | I knew a book like this one had to exist! | 1,306,022,400 | 05 22, 2011 |
A1DO2VAWW0W7NY | 0470996102 | Charles Graham | [
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] | The Secret Code of Japanese Candlesticks is another stunning book from this author. It has given me knowledge of candlesticks and their underlying logic as no one else ever has, plus a simple diagram of the market cycle and its five setups with the rules to trade them. Just the kind of thing I was looking for. The clarity and logic behind each theme of the book is crushing. Tudela does all to convey the trading of markets in all simplicity. Reading his book gives you the feeling this author has nothing to sell but the truth and to help us become successful traders. | 5 | Just the kind of thing I was looking for! | 1,307,232,000 | 06 5, 2011 |
A1DO2VPJAK760P | 0062020889 | DC | [
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] | I always like Ken Follett; such a good story teller. In this case I found it a little disjointed but still entertaining. I am no expert on the political issues he brought up, so cannot comment on the accuracy of his view of things. I liked the intrigue throughout. Not sure that I approved of the relationship between Souza and Nat. A bit contrived at best and somewhat inappropriate at worst. | 4 | Good story | 1,400,889,600 | 05 24, 2014 |
A1DO2VPJAK760P | 0142437085 | DC | [
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] | I read this while traveling thru Turkey last May. Mostly read about the places I had been in the past as well as Turkey. Some of the comments about Turkey still apply today even though this was written long ago. Mark Twain is always entertaining. | 4 | Good to read on a trip | 1,360,972,800 | 02 16, 2013 |
A1DO2VPJAK760P | 019973304X | DC | [
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] | I like the format: question and answers. Am about 60% thru the book on my Kindle. The author is certainly knowledgeable having lived and worked in Turkey. After my recent trip to Turkey, I find the information very helpful in rounding out my knowledge of Turkey and its culture.DC | 5 | Good information on Turkey | 1,341,360,000 | 07 4, 2012 |
A1DO2VPJAK760P | 0374161623 | DC | [
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] | Very well researched book about an incredible woman for her times or any time for that matter. With pretty much unlimited resources (rich family) she did a lot of courageous, dangerous things and had a real impact on the world. As a young woman she climbed the highest mountains and roamed the deserts of the middle east. She worked selflessly in WWI to help keep track of wounded or missing English troupes . She was an intregal part in forming the middle east countries, especially Iraq..She spoke several languages including many of the middle eastern languages which helped her in her travels and diplomatic challenges on behalf of England and the middle east..I would recommend this book to anyone who is interested in the middle east, strong women, and a fascinating character.The only problem I had with it was all the unfamiliar names of people and places.DC | 5 | Great book about a great woman | 1,372,550,400 | 06 30, 2013 |
A1DO2VPJAK760P | 0470043733 | DC | [
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] | Sam used to have a cooking show that I would watch on a regular basis. His cookbook has a lot of easy , tasty recipies which I have used often. The Halloween Chili is one of my favorites. | 5 | I love Sam! | 1,360,972,800 | 02 16, 2013 |
A1DO2VPJAK760P | 0684844729 | DC | [
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] | It was just OK for m e; too long. I read it over a long period of time so may have lost interest due to that. I have never read a story about a "little" person so that was different and enlightening. | 3 | Not a big fan... | 1,400,889,600 | 05 24, 2014 |
A1DO2VPJAK760P | 0739315501 | DC | [
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] | This is a very interestingly written book. Love the writing and the way the characters are woven in and out at different times of their lives. Am about 1/2 way thru it on my Kindle. A friend got the book from the library which has a table of contents and characters as well as various maps on the inside of the hard cover. I would recommend getting a print copy of the book rather than the Kindle version. | 4 | Bird without wings | 1,331,510,400 | 03 12, 2012 |
A1DO2VPJAK760P | 0743296745 | DC | [
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] | Good story; lots of twists at the end based on continuing suspense throughout; lots of misdirection that kept you guessing. Enjoyed it. | 4 | Fast ride | 1,344,297,600 | 08 7, 2012 |
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