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Tales from the Tummy Trilogy
Highbridge Audio, 2001
Fats Goldberg lives!
+ Funny Foodie Confesses All
+ Wonderful writing and a delight even though much has changed on the American food scene
I seriously doubt when Calvin Trillin was knocking out this purple prose back in the early `70s that he ever considered himself a "food writer." I expect no one at the time save the M.F.K. Fishers and Elizabeth Davids of the world even considered that label for themselves. Besides, Mr. Trillin ...
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The Persecution and Assassination of Jean-Paul Marat As Performed by the Inmates of the Asylum of Charenton ...
Peter Weiss
Waveland Pr Inc, 2001
Provocative and Mind Stimulating Material
+ buy this
+ Different From the UK Edition
+ THE TITLE SAYS A LOT
+ Powerful
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Sarah: A Novel (Book One of the Canaan Trilogy)
Marek Halter
Crown, 2004
Great read
+ Historical
+ A New Empathy for an Old Character
This book is a great piece of historical fiction. Some reviewers seem concerned about possible historical inaccuracies, but historical fiction is just that - fiction! The author did a great job of telling his interpretation of the story behind the woman in the Bible. I found it entertaining, ...
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Annette Shapiro: Professional volunteer
Goldye Harris
Rose Press, 1994
Wonder Woman
While browsing at the library, I came across this book about a woman who is a "Professional Volunteer". It caught my attention because having been a person who has done volunteer work myself(ALOT, I thought, until I read this)I thought I could relate to her story. But I think it was really the ...
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Good Old Days
Drg Publishing
Gift for Grandparents
+ Great gift for an older person
+ Good Old Days
Your grandparents will love this magazine! I bought this subscription two years ago for my Dad (as a gift from my daughter) and I will continue to renew this magazine as it makes for very meaningful conversations. Grandparents enjoy reflecting on the past and sharing their memories with those they ...
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Time (2-year)
The Time Inc. Magazine Company, 2001
Time...Like Clockwork- Subscription Is The Way To Go
My "Time" magazine arrives like clockwork weekly in my mailbox. I am always happy to see it there among the bills and the junk mail. I recently dropped cable TV, and "Time" fills in all the gaps for me, and gives in depth reports on newsworthy events that are just glossed over on the local ...
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Patient the True Story of a Rare Illne
Ben Watt
GROVE PRESS @ (NY), 1996
Thanks Ben Watt - A Book For ANYONE Touched By Illness
Right from the beginning,and I'm talking about the Preface,I was drawn into Ben Watt's(Everything But The Girl) story. "Patient;True Story of a Rare Illness" is one of a human condition that can also be so dehumanizing. Very ill he spends months in the hospitals,in pain,undiagnosed,unable to eat, ...
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Dakota a Spiritual Geography
Kathleen Norris
Ticknor & Fields, 1993
Eloquent
Whoever thought the little town of Lemmon, South Dakota could be an addition to that 'places you must visit some day' list? Sparsely populated,remote with miles of nothingness, adverse to modern technology and with constant severe weather, you would think, before your read "Dakota - A Spiritual ...
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Secrets of the Talking Jaguar
Martin Prechtel
Thorsens, 2002
Enlightening,Entertaining and Wonderous Journey
This review refers to "Secrets of the Talking Jaguar" by Martin Pretchel...
This book is a rare treat. It's a look at the Mayan culture as never revealed before and is told in a way that will keep you involved and entertained as you become enlightened by Martin Pretchel's remarkable story. It's ...
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The Tribute
Dennis Rainey, David Boehi
Thomas Nelson Inc, 1994
Honor Your Father and Mother...Good Idea!...But...
This review refers to "The Tribute" by Dennis Rainey/audio cassette edition(abridged).
Dennis Rainey presents a well thought out way to honor your parents. One that will let them know how much you love and appreciate them. Something they can hold in their hands,or hang on the wall for all the ...
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Pulp Writer: Twenty Years in the American Grub Street
Paul S. Powers
Bison Books, 2007
Hey Pards...Saddle Up For A Great Ride Through The World Of The Pulp Western
+ The story of a pulp author in his own words
+ Sonny Tabor and Kid Wolf ride again
+ Pulpwriter
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Inside Oscar, 10th Anniversary Edition
Damien Bona, Mason Wiley
Ballantine Books, 1996
filmbuffs...your bible is here
+ The "Gone With the Wind" of Oscar books
+ One of my bibles
+ One of my favorite books
+ THE definitive reference tool for ALL Oscar fans!
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Cowboys & Indians
Cowboys & Indians
The Great Escape
+ Will never say Adios to this magazine!!
+ Top Of My List
Cowboys & Indians Magazine is one of the most enjoyable reads in magazine publishing. Each issue I look forward to escaping to the various destinations, events, and reading the articles regarding art and works of artisans. The beautiful photography and layout of the magazine lets you dream about ...
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In the Heart of the Sea: The Epic True Story That Inspired "Moby Dick"
Nathaniel Philbrick
HarperCollins Publishers Ltd, 2001
A WHALE OF A TALE...
+ Vivid Account Of A tragic Journey
This is a first rate, well crafted work of non-fiction. The author has a gift for putting together a compelling narrative about the unusual ordeal of the whale ship, Essex, which sailed out of Nantucket and was done in on the high seas by an extremely aggressive sperm whale who attacked it. So ...
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Senior Citizens Writing: A Workshop and Anthology, with an Introduction and Guide for Workshop Leaders
W., Ross Winterowd
Parlor Press, 2007
A Treasure Chest Of Precious Histories
Bravo to W. Ross Winterowd for using his talents, knowledge and experience, to conduct writing workshops for Seniors, enabling them to put to paper their precious stories, so future generations may enjoy and drink in the history of their ancestors. And more praise to him for taking the time and ...
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