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The Ghost Stories of Muriel Spark
Muriel Spark Manufacturer: New Directions Publishing Corporation ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback Similar Items:
ASIN: 0811215490 |
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Eight spooky stories from the mistress of the unexpected."I aim to startle as well as please," Muriel Spark has said, and in these eight marvelous ghost stories she manages to do both to the highest degree. As with all matters in the hands of Dame Muriel her spooks are entirely original. A ghost in her pantheon can be plaintive or a bit vengeful, or perhaps may not even be aware of being a ghost at all. One in fact is the ghost of a man who isn't even dead yet. Another takes the bus home from work, believing she is still alive, though she is haunted by an odious tune stuck in her head (which her murderer had been relentlessly humming), and distressed by a "feeling of incompletion." And a reflective ghost recalls her mortal days of enjoying "the glory of the world, as if it would never pass."
Spark has a flair for confiding ghosts: "I must explain that I departed this life nearly five years ago. But I did not altogether depart this world. There were those odd things still to be done which one's executors can never do properly." In her case the odd things include cheerily hailing her murderer, "Hallo George!" and driving him mad.
The remarkably nonchalant stories here include some of her most wicked and famous"The Seraph and the Zambesi," "The Hanging Judge," and "The Portobello Road"and they all gleam with that special Spark sheen, the quality The Times Literary Supplement has hailed as "gloriously witty and polished."
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THE PENGUIN BOOK OF GHOST STORIES
J.A. (editor) Emile Zola, Heinrich Von Kleist, Sir Walter Scott, M.R. James, Elizabeth Bowen, A.S. Byatt, Muriel Spark, Edward Hyams, Mario Soldati, Marghanita Laski, Ann Bridge, Thomas Mann, A.J. Alan, Alexander Pushkin, Mrs. Oliphant, E. Ga Cuddon Manufacturer: Penguin ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback ASIN: B000P0ZDXE |
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THE PENGUIN BOOK OF GHOST STORIES.
J.A. (editor) Emile Zola, Heinrich Von Kleist, Sir Walter Scott, M.R. James, Elizabeth Bowen, A.S. Byatt, Muriel Spark, Edward Hyams, Mario Soldati, Marghanita Laski, Ann Bridge, Thomas Mann, A.J. Alan, Alexander Pushkin, Mrs. Oliphant, E. Ga Cuddon Manufacturer: Penguin ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback ASIN: B000P0ZOM4 |
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THE LITERARY GHOST - GREAT CONTEMPORARY GHOST STORIES.
Larry, editor; Muriel Spark, Robertson Davies, Joyce Carol Oates et al. Dark Manufacturer: Atlantic Monthly Press ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover ASIN: B000P0XKNO |
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Winterset
Candace Camp Manufacturer: Mira ProductGroup: Book Binding: Mass Market Paperback Similar Items: ASIN: 0778320855 |
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Despite its graceful beauty, Winterset remains shrouded in the mystery of its dark past. . .Ever Since Anna Holcombe inexplicably refused his proposal, Reed Moreland has been unable to set foot in the home that was the backdrop to their romance--Winterset. The eerie beauty of the Gloucestershire mansion and the mystery that surrounds it have always captivated him, and he can neither continue living in the house nor give it up completely despite the painful memories it stirs in his heart.
But when Reed begins having his troubling dreams about Anna being in danger, he puts his heartbreak and bitterness aside and directs his carriage back to Winterset, determined to protect the woman he cannot stop loving. Once again passion flares between them, but the murder of a servant girl draws them deep in to the foreboding, deadly legends of Winterset. . .and a destiny neither Anna nor Reed can escape.
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ok read, just not up to the previous books in this series.......2004-12-19
It's Cold Outside, Curl Up With Winterset.......2004-11-14
My first Camp novel - not so much romance as suspense.......2004-11-06
a good read.......2004-10-18
entertaining romantic suspense .......2004-09-29
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The Madison County Cookbook: Homespun Recipes, Family Traditions, & Recollections from Winterset, Iowa-The Heart of Madison County
Manufacturer: Carol Publishing Corporation ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover Similar Items: ASIN: 0806517336 |
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The Madison County Cookbook is a delicious resource for those who seek to celebrate life, build community, and hand down traditions. It is the perfect addition to the cooking bookshelf of anyone who wishes to experience the taste and feel of the country that so attracted Robert Kincaid. Readers are likely to be reminded of their own family traditions.As a bonus, a patchwork of anecdotes, stories, customs, and authentic family activities add a distinctive charm to the book. The Madison County Cookbook also includes pictures of historic sites in Madison County.
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My Favorite Cookbook.......2005-09-09
Typical local cookbook.......2002-03-16
The main fault of the cookbook is the lack of standardization across recipes, leading to recipes that are sometimes vague. For example, one recipe may call for "1 can of tomato juice," but not specify what size can to use. Many of the casserole recipes are especially vague; for example, indicating that one should "cook one chicken," but not explaining how the chicken should be cooked. This cookbook would probably make a nice gift for persons who like country style food and who already know quite a bit about how to cook in this manner. Others beware.
Fasinating.......2002-03-07
Tried and true recipes of the heart !.......2000-01-14
Simple,homey and everybodies favorite recipes.......1999-01-14
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A GUIDE TO THE DISCUSSION OF THE SCREEN VERSION OF MAXWELL ANDERSON'S PRIZE-WINNING PLAY WINTERSET; GROUP DISCUSSION GUIDE; VOLUME 1 NUMBER 4; NOVEMBER, 1936
Manufacturer: Educational and Recreational Guides ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback ASIN: B000HU4CIO |
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The Madison County Cookbook - Homespun Recipes, Family Traditions, & Recollections From Winterset, Iowa
Winterset, Iowa - The Heart of Madison County Compiled by the members of the St. Joseph's Church Manufacturer: Birch Lane/Carol Publ. Group ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover ASIN: B000UUEG3W |
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Six Modern American Plays
Allan G Halline Manufacturer: McGraw-Hill Humanities/Social Sciences/Languages ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback Similar Items: ASIN: 0075536609 |
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Edited by Allan G. Halline
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Six Modern American Plays - Emperor Jones - Winterset - Man Who came to Dinner - Little Foxes - Glass Menagerie - Mister Roberts
Allan ; O;neill, Eugene ; Kaufman, George S & Hart, Moss ; Hellman, Lillian ; Williams, Tennessee ; Heggen, Thomas & Logan, Joshua Halline Manufacturer: Modern Library ProductGroup: Book Binding: Mass Market Paperback ASIN: B000QB7Y2U |
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SIX MODERN AMERICAN PLAYS: The Emperor Jones; Winterset; The Man Who Came to Dinner; The Little Foxes; The Glass Menagerie; Mister Roberts
Allan G. (introduction) (Eugene O'Neill; Maxwell Anderson; George S. Kaufman; Moss Hart; Lillian Hellman; Tennessee Williams; Thomas Heggen; Joshua Logan) Halline Manufacturer: Modern Library ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback ASIN: B000KJMHG6 |
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Universal classics library
William Henry Hildreth Manufacturer: Harper ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover ASIN: B000852UZ0 |
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WINTERSET
M. ANDERSON Manufacturer: BODLEY HEAD ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover ASIN: B000SEBY5S |
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WINTERSET
M. ANDERSON Manufacturer: Unknown ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover ASIN: B000S6B3R0 |
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Star Wars: Dark Empire II 2nd Edition (Star Wars: Dark Empire)
Tom Veitch , Cam Kennedy , and Jim Baikie Manufacturer: Dark Horse ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback Similar Items:
ASIN: 159307526X |
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One of the most influential tales in the history of Star Wars, Dark Empire II gets a brand new edition that includes Empire's End in the same volume for the first time! With the Empire in retreat, Luke Skywalker undertakes a quest to rebuild the Jedi. Yet, he has spent time as the Emperor's thrall, and the taint of the Dark Side still lurks in his mind. When Palpatine unveils an insidious plan to conquer the galaxy using Han and Leia's own children, will Luke be able to stop his one-time master? Luke and Lando, Han and Leia, Threepio and Boba Fett - the gang's all here in one of the most important stories of their lives!Customer Reviews:
includes Empire's End.......2007-03-30
Good read for a serious fan.......2006-12-27
Excellent Chapter in the Star Wars Extpanded Universe.......2006-10-02
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Star Wars Dark Empire II (Star Wars: Dark Empire)
Tom Veitch Manufacturer: Highbridge Audio ProductGroup: Book Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: 156511972X |
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The second chapter in the biggest Star Wars graphic novel of all time! The Empire in retreat, Luke Skywalker is on a quest to rebuild the Jedi. But before he can revive that elite corps of protectors, he must first rebuild himself. Can he pull together the Jedi--and himself--before the New Republic loses the upper hand, or will the Empire take root once more?Book Description
In Star Wars: Dark Empire, the Rebel Alliance once again fought and defeated the forces of the Empire. Or did they? As Luke Skywalker searches the galaxy for clues to the history of the Jedi, Han and Leia lead the Alliance against a terrible new threat as a group of “Dark Jedi” fulfill the Emperor’s final mission.Customer Reviews:
In the Words of Borat... "Very NIIIIIICE".......2007-07-11
Put the tape down and back away slowly...Again.......2005-05-12
Oh No! The clone had a clone!.......2004-07-19
Dark Empire and Dark Empire II take place Six years after the Battle of Endor, (but after the Zahn trilogy). Luke discovers that the emperor is still alive. Luke researches whether a jedi has ever returned from the dark side. This is cool, because this acknowledged the earlier comics dealing with the jedi and sith 3,000 to 5,000 years ago (learned in the holocron's that Luke has gathered.)
This is the description of the comic which the audio tape is based on.
Not bad for a pair of smugglers...er, comic book artists...........2003-10-11
Even worse, the spirit-force of Palpatine still resonates even though it is disembodied, and although rebellious members of his own court have destroyed more of his clone bodies all the Emperor needs is one in which to take physical form. Knowing that he will really die forever without another body to inhabit, Palpatine sets his sights on Leia's third child, Anakin Solo. If he succeeds, Palpatine will achieve two of his most cherished goals: continued survival and revenge upon the man who betrayed him at Endor, Darth Vader.
Tom Veitch and Cam Kennedy return to dazzle Star Wars aficionados with their story and artwork in Dark Empire II. As in the best Expanded Universe novels, this creative team mixes classic Star Wars characters from the movies and meld them with a cast of new friends and foes, while enriching the "galaxy far, far away" with new worlds and exotic aliens. They even follow the trilogy's structure by making Dark Empire II a cliffhanger, making sure we readers looked forward to the concluding installment, Empire's End.
Oh boy, he's at it again!.......2002-11-24
In that sense, this book is actually something like the prototype sequel. It takes everything readers liked about the original, and provides us with more of it without bringing in anything really new.
Of course the writers did bother to invent some new ships, characters, weapons and sofort, but nothing that really adds to the story. It is just more of the same stuff we got from Dark Empire I.
In addition to this, one of the major drawbacks to this comic is the fact that a lot of the new things the artists DO come up with are kind of ridiculous. I mean, which Evil Emperor would give his new superweapon a name like "the Galaxy Gun"? And how come the Emperor can magically turn any random underling into a powerfull Dark Jedi all of a sudden? If he could do that, why did he bother with Luke in the last book?
If you were one of the people who enjoyed Dark Empire I, and you insist on reading more of the exact same thing, then you might want to buy this book. If you didn't like the original, you're certainly not going to like this one either.
The only other people who might wish to bother with this comic are the vivid Boba Fett-fans. Like all other villians from DE I, he returns in this one AND he has a lot more screentime than he did in the last book.
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Star Wars: Dark Empire II [Full Cast Audio Drama, 2 Cassettes]
Dark Horse Comics , Tom Veitch , and John Whitman Manufacturer: Not Avail ProductGroup: Book Binding: Audio Cassette Similar Items: ASIN: 1570423091 |
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Star Wars - Dark Empire II #1 : Operation Shadow Hand (Dark Horse Comics)
Tom Veitch Manufacturer: Dark Horse Comics ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback ASIN: B000VWJ1VQ |
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Star Wars Dark Empire I and II
Tom Veitch Manufacturer: Time Warner ProductGroup: Book Binding: Audio Cassette ASIN: B000UMM2JA |
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4 audio cassettes 5 hours in length
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Star Wars - Dark Empire II #5 : The Galaxy Weapon (Dark Horse Comics)
Tom Veitch Manufacturer: Dark Horse Comics ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback ASIN: B000VWJ1MU |
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Refining Your Style: Learning from Respected Communicators
Dave Stone Manufacturer: Group Publishing ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback Similar Items:
ASIN: 0764426826 |
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Buy it-Read it!.......2005-06-15
A must read for preachers.......2004-12-30
AN OASIS FOR PREACHERS & ALL PUBLIC SPEAKERS!.......2004-10-02
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