Crawl Space: A Novel

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An Enduring Achievement

A Feast of Multi-layered Ironies

Stunning exploration

Actual literature in 2005

deep character study of a Nazi butcher

Crawl Space: A Novel
Edie Meidav
Manufacturer: Picador
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0312425759
Release Date: 2006-06-13

Book Description

Its 1999 and Emile Poulquet awaits sentencing in a Paris court for deporting thousands to almost certain death during World War II. But haunted by ghosts from his past, and determined to confront his dark legacy, he escapes and heads toward his beloved Finier, a rural town in the south of France where he once served as prefect. His return will have explosive consequences. By turns reflective and slyly humorous, Crawl Space poignantly describes one mans attempt to come to terms with the past.

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An Enduring Achievement.......2005-12-09

The enduring accomplishment of this novel is the creation of Emile Poulquet, a fascinating character like no other in contemporary literature. Meidav boldly brings us into the mind of a functionary of the French occupation who cooly sent hundreds (?) to their death during World War II. Poulquet is repulsive at times, sly and funny at others, but he is never banal. She does not shrink from showing the extent of his ugliness, but she also makes her fugitive from justice oddly sympathetic. He is vulnerable, imaginative, passionate and horribly self-deluded. His justifications for his actions are comically absurd, but the exploration of his self-loathing is so penetrating, he comes to seem one of us, a very human monster. This is a courageous book; Meidav insists on moral complexity, and forces us to confront our own capacity for betrayal & cowardice. That she does so with great wit, brio and inventiveness makes Crawlspace delightful as well as sobering.

A Feast of Multi-layered Ironies.......2005-09-08

The first person narrator, Emile Poulquet, a collaborating French bureaucrat during Nazi occupation, is far too insightful to grant himself absolution, even fifty years later, with the clichéd "banality of evil" label. In his youth, he had dutifully prepared lists of French Jews in his prefecture, knowing that they would be sent to concentration camps. In retrospect, he particularly feels the guilt for not saving his childhood friend Izzy. Poulquet returns to his town after decades of fugitive life in Argentina and in Paris.

Given the somber theme, what makes Crawl Space surprisingly enjoyable is the consummate comic verve with which Edie Meidav deftly presents multi-layered ironies.

Stunning exploration.......2005-08-29

Ms. Meidav has convincingly told the story of a man of another generation, another culture and another moral system. Each thought, feeling and moment presented to the reader is supported by genuine evidence, including recollection of past events. Those past events are often selected with such a keen sense of their significance and with such vividness that reading the novel has a wonderfully eerie quality.

The novel ties into truths far beyond the words on the page and invites--almost compels--the reader to think. None of this is achieved at the expense of telling an interesting story that is unfolding in the present moment, and through this effective duality of past and present, the author achieves a meaningful exploration of morality, history, culture, the human mind, and most of all the human heart. It is a book worthy of reading more than once and its release in hardcover is an appropriate acknowledgement of its durability.

Actual literature in 2005.......2005-08-25

If books were sold according to how good they were, you'd have to lay out at least a hundred bucks for this sucker. Fortunately that's not the case. Not a fast paced thriller, this book takes the time to do it right. The one big disadvantage you'll suffer from if you read it is that most everything else you've ever read (and probably ever will read)is going to seem like cheap junk. That's OK, that devilish little bargain is well worth it.

I'll leave it to other reviewers to spoil the plot for you.

deep character study of a Nazi butcher .......2005-08-17

From 1940-1945, Emile Poulquet served as the Prefecture of Finier in which he exiled thousands to die. After the War, he had cosmetic surgery to disguise himself by eliminating the facial hump his father thought personified evil, but would identify him to authorities on their Nazi sympathizer witch-hunt. In 1999, the authorities catch eight-four years old Emile, who stands trial for his role in genocide over five decades earlier. However, he remains spry and sharp, and escapes.

Emile takes the train south to Finier. In the train's lavatory he writes his last will to give to his Arianne, a resistance hero's widow, for he expects that upon returning for the first time since he spent a month there in 1960, this will end his odyssey. In Finier, Emile is sidetracked by the town's wartime reunion that touches his withered soul as he knows he can never participate though he obsesses with the need to join even at the cost of his wasted life.

CRAWL SPACE is a deep character study of an octogenarian who knows that even death will not eliminate the guilt that haunts him. His need to "go home" grips readers, but Emile knows that he can never truly go home. Interestingly he feels more remorse over one incident than over sending thousands to their certain death as the latter is more a statistical consequence of his job while the former was caused by his emotions. Edie Meidav does the impossible turning a Nazi butcher into a sympathetic protagonist though the audience will believe he deserves an abode in hell; Emile would affirm that a life with no place to call home is hell.

Harriet Klausner

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Crawl Space: A Novel
Edie Meidav
Manufacturer: Farrar, Straus and Giroux
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000OXN992

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The story starts out simply enough: Jess Aarons wants to be the fastest boy in the fifth grade--he wants it so bad he can taste it. He's been practicing all summer, running in the fields around his farmhouse until he collapses in a sweat. Then a tomboy named Leslie Burke moves into the farmhouse next door and changes his life forever. Not only does Leslie not look or act like any girls Jess knows, but she also turns out to be the fastest runner in the fifth grade. After getting over the shock and humiliation of being beaten by a girl, Jess begins to think Leslie might be okay.

Despite their superficial differences, it's clear that Jess and Leslie are soul mates. The two create a secret kingdom in the woods named Terabithia, where the only way to get into the castle is by swinging out over a gully on an enchanted rope. Here they reign as king and queen, fighting off imaginary giants and the walking dead, sharing stories and dreams, and plotting against the schoolmates who tease them. Jess and Leslie find solace in the sanctuary of Terabithia until a tragedy strikes and the two are separated forever. In a style that is both plain and powerful, Katherine Paterson's characters will stir your heart and put a lump in your throat.

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All summer, Jess pushed himself to be the fastest boy in the fifth grade, and when the year's first school-yard race was run, he was going to win.But his victory was stolen by a newcomer, by a girl, one who didn't even know enough to stay on the girls' side of the playground. Then, unexpectedly, Jess finds himself sticking up for Leslie, for the girl who breaks rules and wins races. The friendship between the two grows as Jess guides the city girl through the pitfalls of life in their small, rural town, and Leslie draws him into the world of imaginations world of magic and ceremony called Terabithia. Here, Leslie and Jess rule supreme among the oaks and evergreens, safe from the bullies and ridicule of the mundane world. Safe until an unforeseen tragedy forces Jess to reign in Terabithia alone, and both worlds are forever changed.

In this poignant, beautifully rendered novel, Katherine Paterson weaves a powerful story of friendship and courage.

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Makes You Feel Like A Kid Again.......2007-09-29

Katherine Paterson, with vividly beautiful prose, tells a story about the friendship between a young boy and a young girl, and how that friendship transforms the life of that boy from something dull and normal to something as spectacular as a imaginary fantasy land. The book itself is short and an easy read, but what the book really says to the reader is quite a bit bigger than its page count. Much like growing up, this book is both sweet and painful, and Paterson truly has a great handle on what its like to be a ten year old, fifth grade boy. So for all those readers who aren't afraid of a book that will make them cry (for both sad and warmer reasons) than I recommend this book. It doesn't matter if you're a child or an adult, "Bridge to Terabithia" is universal.

10/10 Classic.

Bridge to Terabithia CD.......2007-09-27

Love the CD. It is done very well. You may need to be aware however that there are curse words in the book.

Read this one with your child.......2007-08-22

There are some pretty heavy subject matters within this beautiful work of fiction. Yet, they are subjects that need to be dealt with, and what better conversation starter than a response to something you've read together? This is the story of Jess and Leslie, two outcasts of their 5th grade class (although I found both to be interesting). They become neighbors and fast friends, and make up an imaginary kingdom deep in the forest, called Terabithia. There, they have the confidence and control which eludes them in the real world. But an amazing thing happens in that they begin to see the world in a different, more favorable light. They find that people are not who they seem, and this makes them better and more compassionate individuals. The first time I read this, I was absolutely stunned by the tragedy that takes place. Even still, after several times rereading it, it tears at my emotions. I commend Katherine Paterson for bravely venturing into such sensitive matters, ones that will make children better capable of dealing head-on with their own emotions.

What was this book about?.......2007-08-10

I did not understand why this book was written. What was it all about? The only point it seemed to make was Leslie's death at the end of the book. Overall I thought that it was exteremly uneventful. Terabithia seemed to have a small role to play in the book. 'Much ado about nothing' fits this novel.
I cannot, however, ginve this book only one star. Giving it one star would be hating this book. I did not hate it I just thought that it never did get to the point. If it was a memior I would have liked it. As a memior I would have thought it was a good book because I would have expected this. (I wouldn't have picked it up though. Memior isn't quite my style.) I liked the characters and was sad when that girl died. I think that that is why I haven't given it one star.
Not a ringing endorsement, but if memior is what you like I'd give it a shot.
-cdm

A wonderful tale of friendship and loss.......2007-08-09

This book digs deep into the lives of two children just trying to make it in a world where everyone sees them as outcasts. The slow start to friendship is quite clear and gripping as we see Jesse struggle with his ability to allow a girl, someone that beats him at something he is supposed to be the best at, enter his life and transform his world.

This is a great book about a friendship that goes slowly, and ends too quickly. Wonderful fantasy lies within which will surely make your children want to create their own Terabithia.

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Diamond Bay by Linda Howard
What do you mean it was written over 15 years ago???
This should be 4 1/2 stars
A re-issue that's showing its age!
Linda Howard At Her Best

Diamond Bay
Linda Howard
Manufacturer: Mira
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 1551664801

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Diamond Bay by Linda Howard.......2005-04-24

Sabin was tall, dark and sexy, though I always thought of him as 'Sabin' and not 'Kell' and I found myself purchasing other books just because they might hold a Sabin cameo.
As for the female lead, we got the obligatory 'former marriage ended in tragedy' bit, but very little else about her past or porfession. I couldn't see anything incredibly sexy about her, but hey...central to the plot.

One complaint that I have about Linda Howard's books is a common thread I see spanning many if not most of them. As she gets older, so do her heros and heroines. Suddenly they are in their forties and carting loads of pre-schoolers around. I understand that some small part of all authors are reflected in their books, but she's making this unrealistic (As well as selfish. When their kids are in college, they'll be pushing sixty. I don't care how 'fit' they are). I have never found this trend attractive, and I find am disquieted when it's revealed that the hero/heroine is like, thirty-seven at the time the book is written.

Besides that, however, the book was very hot and I loved the Grant Sullivan bit at the end. As well as the John Rafferty preview. Worth buying it.

What do you mean it was written over 15 years ago???.......2004-10-23

I love Linda's later books, but why most publishers "rethread" books such as this one.

This book, as many being republished, shows its age. Written when the writer was still evolving or when the fashion of the time was the masterful rich man and the -sometimes not so- submissive damsel, who does not know she is in trouble (mostly from him) overcome all obstacles and live happily ever after. Sometimes with a few pages written to fill up the the book.

When I see, and sometimes buy a book, that I read 15 or 20 years ago, I am convinced, each time more and more, that such books should be labeled as republished or at the very list the original date of copyright should be clearly shown in the cover as in "Published in 1979 by XYZ publisher."

Reprints of books help the author because people who like their books want to read more, Then again, some of us become overly cautious and don't buy the book until we stand at the store and read its beginning, middle, and end. And what we end up with is the that the thrill is gone.

This should be 4 1/2 stars.......2003-11-24

Story Summary:Kell Sabin is an agent on vacation. He is set up by someone in his organization and is shot. Rachel Jones finds him lying on the beach unconcious. She takes care of him and protects him from the dangerous men hunting him. They both fall in love with each other but he doesn't want to have her hurt because of what he does for a living and ultimately leaves her toward the end of the story. Don't worry it will work out in the end. Now to what I liked about the book.

First, I loved Kell Sabin. He's dark and dangerous. He keeps himself from feeling anything for anyone until he meets Rachel. All I can say is that I want to find a guy liked that washed up on the beach.

Second, I really liked Rachel. She was sooooo honest. She didn't play games and just told it like it was. When she realized she was in love with Kell she just told him straight up.

This book is where you meet John Rafferty and he'll have his own story in Heartbreaker. You also need to read Midnight Rainbow first, then Diamond Bay, Heartbreaker and finally White lies. They all tie into together. Happy reading.

A re-issue that's showing its age!.......2003-11-18

Despite the glowing reviews that convinced me to read this old title, I found Diamond Bay has not held up well at all since it was first released in the 80's. I ocassionally pick up the old books as some of them have a certain charm that is missing in today's romance genre. Not so with Diamond Bay. Kell Sabin was rather anaemic for a hero but the heroine - she made me cringe with her reaction after having sex with Kell. She is the kind of lay a man dreads - who, after having first-time sex, stalks off in a huff with her clothes clasped to her naked body because the man would not commit. There wasn't even time for a romance to develop, just sex. So I found it unreal (in 2003) for a heroine to have that attitude. I suppose in the 80's it was the norm for women to expect marriage after first-time sex. This scene ruined the entire book for me and I had no respect whatsoever for the heroine after that. I also found it unbelievable that Kell felt guilty that Rachel felt she was 'just a sexual convenience' for him. It would have been more like it - in the 80's - for a man to be callous of a woman's feelings than today.

Linda Howard At Her Best.......2002-08-03

"Diamond Bay" is Ms. Howard at her best. Strong heroine saves great hero with lots of danger and spicy sex thrown in. This is a good, fast read,

Big Score: Robert Friedland, Inco, and the Voisey's Bay Hustle

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How to turn caribou pasture into a cool $4 billion
Voisey's Bay The Story
Bigger than Life
Well written and very accurate
Well Researched

Big Score: Robert Friedland, Inco, and the Voisey's Bay Hustle
Jacquie Mcnish
Manufacturer: Doubleday Canada
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Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 0385257589
Release Date: 1998-10-20

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Voisey's Bay is the site of a massive nickel deposit whose vast potential has riveted the attention of the international business world. The discovery of the deposit in Labrador, the struggles for controlling interest in it, and especially the extraordinary players involved drive this amazing business story, which often reads like a suspense novel.

At the centre is Robert Friedland, an ex-hippie and disgraced Vancouver stock promoter, who by sheer luck ended up holding all the cards in a high-stakes poker game that pitted some of the world's most powerful and conservative mining companies against each other.

When news of the Voisey's Bay motherlode began to circulate, nickel giants such as Inco and Falconbridge were swept up in the excitement, competing in a series of takeover bids for control of Diamond Fields, the company that controlled the find. It all culminated in Inco's winning $4.3-billion offer, the largest takeover price ever paid for mining property.

But was the deal one of the riskiest gambles in business history?

From Namibia and Singapore to the boardrooms of Toronto and Vancouver, The Big Score uncovers the big money deals, the power struggles, and the hype in an immaculately researched and compelling drama of international intrigue.

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How to turn caribou pasture into a cool $4 billion.......2006-03-07

Simply captivating and better written than a Canadian mining story has any right to be.

About how a gang of off-beat penny stock mining promoters (led by "Toxic Bob" Friedland, ex-hippie, convicted LSD dealer, alleged environmental disaster perpetrator and one time school chum of Steve Jobs) took some of the world's largest mining companies on a dizzying auction for some desolate caribou pasture that just happened to contain some of the richest ore deposits ever discovered.

Bob Friedland is the loadstar of the story: a vain and loathsome character but brilliant as an auctioneer of fear and greed as he escalates the bidding into the stratosphere.

This book contains some valuable lessons for executives and the stock buying public. For executives: have your temperature checked regularly for "deal fever": walk away when the bidding gets too intense, you're probably overpaying. For the public: Beware of Toxic Bob's inside tips that to prop up an overvalued stock you need a dynamic impressario with a "good story" and some theatrical "props". Brings to mind certain Silicon Valley impressarios....

Voisey's Bay The Story.......2002-05-29

The real story that reads better than fiction. The book gives a great background for the current activity that is starting again in one of the largest mineral discoveries in Canada.

Bigger than Life.......2001-07-29

Tremendous read for anybody who has an interest in this sector, or for that matter good business books. Good insights on the tactics used in making a deal for a world class deposit (at least in a seller's market). I started yesterday morning and couldn't put it down all day. My wife did make me walk the dog, and I took a few trips to frig, but was so engrossed I finished it all yesterday. That's saying something because I usually only finish about a fourth of the books I start.

Well written and very accurate.......1999-09-15

Although it starts out a bit slow, it is a well written and , for the most part, accurate. I worked at INCO and was involved in the early stages of the acquisition and can say that the description of events and personalities was very accurate.

Well Researched.......1999-02-28

I was lucky enough to work on the Voisey's Bay discovery. Jacquie interviewed almost all of the players; she did did an excellent job of catching the excitement we all felt in Labrador during 1994-1995. Her book tends to confirm many "rumors" too.

Nuggets on the Diamond: Professional Baseball in the Bay Area from the Gold Rush to the Present

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Wonderful look back at Bay Area baseball history!
Nuggets on the Diamond is Pure Gold
The ultimate book on San Francisco Bay Area baseball!

Nuggets on the Diamond: Professional Baseball in the Bay Area from the Gold Rush to the Present
Dick Dobbins , and Jon Twichell
Manufacturer: Judith Dobbins
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0942627016

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Wonderful look back at Bay Area baseball history!.......2000-04-05

This book is an excellent look back at over 100 years of San Francisco bay Area baseball. Starting off with the first sandlot and then professional teams, it goes on to describe the histories of the SF Seals and Oakland Oaks (along with some of their players), and some history of the PCL. It also talks about the Giants and A's moves to the Bay Area and gives a history of those teams through the 1993 season.

The book is full of pictures of players and memorabilia and the back of the book lists the records and all-time stats for the Seals, Oaks, Giants and A's.

Well worth the money. The authors did an wonderful job writing this history.

Nuggets on the Diamond is Pure Gold.......1999-12-30

Mr. Dobbins account of baseball in the Bay Area is a wonderful narration of how the GAME of baseball shaped the region. If you never experienced baseball before the A's and Giants, or if you did and just want to return momentarily to those days, this book will take you there. This is a coffee table book for all true baseball fans.

The ultimate book on San Francisco Bay Area baseball!.......1999-04-23

This book is a must for baseball fans! Dick Dobbins does an outstanding job covering the history of baseball in the San Francisco Bay Area. With his outstanding knowledge of the players and the teams, the rich history is brought to life. Mr. Dobbins collection of photographs and memorabilia from the old Pacific Coast League is the highlight of the book.

Business Wire : Diamond Bay Holdings' -Pink Sheets:DBHD- Real Estate Subsidiary Announces Unique Vacation Property Membership Programs.

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Business Wire : Diamond Bay Holdings' -Pink Sheets:DBHD- Real Estate Subsidiary Announces Unique Vacation Property Membership Programs.

Manufacturer: Business Wire
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Binding: Digital

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Word count: 728.

Flight of diamonds: The story of Broome's war and the Carnot Bay diamonds

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Flight of diamonds: The story of Broome's war and the Carnot Bay diamonds
William H Tyler
Manufacturer: Hesperian press
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Binding: Unknown Binding

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Midnight Rainbow, Diamond Bay
Linda Howard
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Binding: Mass Market Paperback
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Jack Wallace may have a problem. Some strange people have just moved into the cabin on the ridge and suddenly, the peace and tranquilty of her summer disappears.

The bay state's house of cards. (Massachusetts' universal health insurance law is falling apart) (editorial): An article from: National Underwriter Property & Casualty-Risk & Benefits Management

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The bay state's house of cards. (Massachusetts' universal health insurance law is falling apart) (editorial): An article from: National Underwriter Property & Casualty-Risk & Benefits Management
Joseph S. Diamond
Manufacturer: The National Underwriter Company
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Digital

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This digital document is an article from National Underwriter Property & Casualty-Risk & Benefits Management, published by The National Underwriter Company on September 4, 1989. The length of the article is 607 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: The bay state's house of cards. (Massachusetts' universal health insurance law is falling apart) (editorial)
Author: Joseph S. Diamond
Publication: National Underwriter Property & Casualty-Risk & Benefits Management (Magazine/Journal)
Date: September 4, 1989
Publisher: The National Underwriter Company
Issue: n36 Page: p18(1)

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Diamond Bay Holdings' telecom subsidiary enters South African Telecom Market.(South Africa)(SMSCall)(ISO Pty): An article from: Africa & The Middle East Telecom

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Diamond Bay Holdings' telecom subsidiary enters South African Telecom Market.(South Africa)(SMSCall)(ISO Pty): An article from: Africa & The Middle East Telecom

Manufacturer: Information Gatekeepers, Inc.
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Binding: Digital

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This digital document is an article from Africa & The Middle East Telecom, published by Information Gatekeepers, Inc. on March 1, 2005. The length of the article is 362 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Diamond Bay Holdings' telecom subsidiary enters South African Telecom Market.(South Africa)(SMSCall)(ISO Pty)
Publication: Africa & The Middle East Telecom (Newsletter)
Date: March 1, 2005
Publisher: Information Gatekeepers, Inc.
Volume: 6 Issue: 3 Page: 8(1)

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The robots in disguise are back! Inspired by the top-selling toy line and TV show, this is an ongoing series collecting classic UK and US Transformers comic stories.

The comic strip collections from the Transformers UK weekly continue with the Autobots' human ally, Buster Witwicky, entering the fray and ushering in a second generation of Transformers: the Special Teams!

Clad in an experimental exo-suit, and determined to prove he can look after himself, Buster is drawn into a battle against the might of Shockwave, the awesome Devastator and his own Matrix—contaminated psyche. Unknowingly he holds the key to the next step in Transformers evolution, and the Decepticons want it!

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Transformers: Second Generation.......2007-05-08

It's pretty easy to tell, reading this compilation, that Furman was essentially doing the best he could with instructions to market combiner teams. Thankfully, though, only one of the reprinted issues in this trade is actually a full-blown advertisement for "how cool" the combiner teams are. But apart from that minor irritant, the plot is what you'd expect from Furman.

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Lovingly illustrated by award-winning artist Tomie dePaola, this stunning collection of stories brings some of the most memorable and significant figures in the Old and New Testaments to life. Adam and Eve, Abraham and Moses, Peter, John, and Jesus are all vividly portrayed in wonderful detail. The original Bible text captures all of the drama of the best-loved stories from the Bible, including Noah and the flood, Jonah's encounter with a great fish, and the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Here is a beautiful collection of Bible stories, perfect for gift-giving.

"An excellent choice for family or group use, as well as for independent reading." (School Library Journal, starred review)

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Bible stories brought to life by illustrator.......2000-05-05

By combining the text of the NIV Bible with illustrations by Tomie De Paola, this book vividly portrays the story of Christianity from creation through the crucifixion and resurrection to the coming of the Holy Spirit. Children of all ages will be drawn to these stories with their beautifully drawn illustrations. The color, simplicity and depth in the illustrations immediately connect the text to a mental image and make the stories come alive. This is a wonderful book to give to any child.

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Excellent Children's Literature
Bible well done
A Beautiful Book
Excellent!

Mary: The Mother of Jesus
Tomie dePaola
Manufacturer: Holiday House
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 0823410188

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Excellent Children's Literature.......2007-06-20

Mary: The Mother of Jesus is a Catholic classic included in children's literature studies such as Catholic Mosaic by Cay Gibson and Elizabeth Foss' Advent study. Tomie de Paola is not only a fabulous childrens' author, he is a great artist as well. This book should be included on the bookshelves of Catholic children everywhere.

Bible well done.......2006-07-19

Tomie DePaola does a remarkable job with the Bible and his incredible art. Mary comes alive!!!!!!
Martha

A Beautiful Book.......2000-07-04

Tomie dePaola has done it again! Here is a beautifully written and illustrated children's book about a religious subject that is truly worth owning. The colorful artwork will interest younger children, and interesting facts and stories about the Blessed Mother will intrigue and excite older readers. DePaola treats his subject respectfully, but without excessive sentimentallity. The early style of the artwork and the inclusion of part of an antiphon in each section of the book ties "Mary, Mother of Jesus" to the long and honorable European Marian tradition.

Excellent!.......2000-06-17

This book is a great source for teaching young children about Mary. It is also great for teens, who may not want to sit and read much about Mary, but the Art draws them in and gets their interest and they can handle a page or two (before they know it, they're done!). I was surprised by this while I was teaching a teen confirmation class and had just put the book out for "kicks", it was one of the most used books that day!

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More fun for adults
A vesatile author

The Miracles of Jesus

Manufacturer: Holiday House
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0823412113

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Twelve miracles are rendered so that they are accessible to all.

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More fun for adults.......2004-03-15

This book, along with "The Parables of Jesus," by the same author, has great writing, but there is too much of it! I have found that younger kids, who focus mainly on pictures, get bored and restless while waiting for the reader to plow through all the text found on one page. Also, while the illustrations are colorful, they have a one-dimensional, stained glass quality that I immediately associate with "boring." Older kids who can read alone and don't rely on illustrations may enjoy these books, but I would be careful in buying them with a young child in mind. I reccomend Joel Anderson's books if you are looking for good bible stories that include great illustrations.

A vesatile author.......1998-09-14

When my teenage children were small, we adored reading Tomie's "Strega Nona." It was not until recently I became a church librarian and realized that Tomie has written all sorts of religious books for children. We had a clown ministry in our church and so I bought Tomie's "The Clown of God", a perfect supplement! Now I have gotten several other of his books such as "Patrick, Patron Saint of Ireland" and "The Story of Mary". The lovely thing about these books is their use of actual fact told in a way ages 4-8 can understand, and Tomie's drawing style which is lively and endearing to children and adults. I like the gowns, cloaks, hoods, Mediterranean look, arches, ocean waves. The stylization is lovely! I would like to see Tomie do a book on Martin Luther, or religions of other lands. If you ever read this, Tomie, I am a great fan of your work! Keep it coming!

The First Christmas (Festive Pop-Up Book)

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A wonderful Advent/Christmas family tradition
Wonderful and simple enough for small children
A great introduction of the first Christmas for children.
excellent gift book

The First Christmas (Festive Pop-Up Book)
Tomie dePaola
Manufacturer: Putnam Juvenile
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 0399210709

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A wonderful Advent/Christmas family tradition.......2001-12-27

We've owned this delightful, short pop-up book since our children were young, some time in the 1980s. It's always been part of our Advent tradition, and works very nicely as a weekly Advent calendar (in conjunction with Advent candles, if you wish).

The first page features the Annunciation.
The second shows Joseph taking Mary into Bethlehem.
On the third we see the innkeeper showing them the stable.
Then a glorious angel appears to the shepherds, followed by the three wise men following a bright (expanding) star and finally the shepherds and wise men coming to the stable to see Mary, Joseph and the baby Jesus.

This year we read this visually appealing book to our now grown-up children on Christmas Eve, still to the delight of all.

Wonderful and simple enough for small children.......2000-10-31

This is a lovely book that we have had for many years. Our children have worn it out looking at the wonderful pop up illustrations. It also sticks very closely to the text from the Bible. A Christmas treasure!

A great introduction of the first Christmas for children........1999-08-06

This is a simple story explaining the story of Christ's birth. I read this book to my children when they were small and I have ordered one now to give my daughter when she has children. I love Tomie de Paola's writing techinque and unique art.

excellent gift book.......1998-05-06

As usual with dePaola's books,the illustrations are fantastic. The story is Jesus in the manger...6 pages.

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The Parables of Jesus

Manufacturer: Holiday House
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 0823406369

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Queen Esther (Bible Story Cutout Book)
Tomie dePaola
Manufacturer: Harpercollins Childrens Books
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0062555405

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Tomie De Bk Old Test (Sandcastle Books)
Tomie dePaola
Manufacturer: Putnam Juvenile
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 0399228276

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Book of Bible Stories
Tomie DePaola
Manufacturer: Scholastic, 1990
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000JR35OC

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Tomie dePaola's Book of Bible Stories
Tomie dePaola
Manufacturer: G.P. Putnam's Sons/Zondervan
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000OSYAUY

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