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The bestselling author of The Botany of Desire explores the ecology of eating to unveil why we consume what we consume in the twenty-first century
"What should we have for dinner?" To one degree or another this simple question assails any creature faced with a wide choice of things to eat. Anthropologists call it the omnivore's dilemma. Choosing from among the countless potential foods nature offers, humans have had to learn what is safe, and what isn't-which mushrooms should be avoided, for example, and which berries we can enjoy. Today, as America confronts what can only be described as a national eating disorder, the omnivore's dilemma has returned with an atavistic vengeance. The cornucopia of the modern American supermarket and fast-food outlet has thrown us back on a bewildering landscape where we once again have to worry about which of those tasty-looking morsels might kill us. At the same time we're realizing that our food choices also have profound implications for the health of our environment. The Omnivore's Dilemma is bestselling author Michael Pollan's brilliant and eye-opening exploration of these little-known but vitally important dimensions of eating in America.
Pollan has divided The Omnivore's Dilemma into three parts, one for each of the food chains that sustain us: industrialized food, alternative or "organic" food, and food people obtain by dint of their own hunting, gathering, or gardening. Pollan follows each food chain literally from the ground up to the table, emphasizing our dynamic coevolutionary relationship with the species we depend on. He concludes each section by sitting down to a meal--at McDonald's, at home with his family sharing a dinner from Whole Foods, and in a revolutionary "beyond organic" farm in Virginia. For each meal he traces the provenance of everything consumed, revealing the hidden components we unwittingly ingest and explaining how our taste for particular foods reflects our environmental and biological inheritance.
We are indeed what we eat-and what we eat remakes the world. A society of voracious and increasingly confused omnivores, we are just beginning to recognize the profound consequences of the simplest everyday food choices, both for ourselves and for the natural world. The Omnivore's Dilemma is a long-overdue book and one that will become known for bringing a completely fresh perspective to a question as ordinary and yet momentous as What shall we have for dinner?
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Rigo's review........2007-10-09
Testing the review. Looks like a good call to the conscience's health for eating habits.
Compelling reading!.......2007-10-09
Not only did I find this book incredibly informative and insightful, I found Pollan's style of writing effortless to read.
This book should be either compulsory reading in public high schools in America, or the key principles contained in it should be taught as a class. I'm sure it would go a long way to reducing American obesity and Type 2 diabetes, both of which have reached epidemic proportions and do not bode well for this country's future.
Whilst I am neither pro carnivorism, nor pro vegetarianism (I believe this is a matter of personal choice), I do believe this book presents an eye-opening account of the price paid by this blue planet in order to feed Mankind.
I have read this book more than once, and each time through, something new makes an impression on me. If you are an inhabitant of Earth, you owe it to yourself and the ground you stand on, to read this book.
Another Author Induges Himself in Unsustainable Musing.......2007-10-06
This book, which repeats so much already published, basically follows through to its initial premise: that food in america is unsustainable. Along the way, the author indulges himself in great celebrity and ego stroking wit. The segment on the boar hunting is quite hypocritical. The main thrust of the author's theory is that all systems, including alternative, are unsustainable. The conclusion he avoids, is that the failure to find a solution will result in many deaths, if not the extinction of human culture as we know it. Perhaps, all that anyone can learn here is that it is hopeless, go back home, accept your fat and your fate, and try to die quietly. So many other books are better than this one. Unless you are a total newbie to these debates, you will find little that is refreshing here. The author basically finishes where he begins, with nothing but personal insights, and no insight into a broader solution for "sustainable" food sources.
Makes Americans understand food again........2007-10-05
I'd recommend that everyone go out and read this book. It will remind you that eating is a political and ethical act. It certainly reminded me of that.
Omnivore's Dilemma can be summarized very quickly: Michael Pollan eats four meals, and tracks down where they all come from. It is a brilliantly simple conceit, and could only be pulled off well by a writer as gregarious, warmhearted, easygoing and scientifically rigorous as Pollan. He wants to know where McDonald's comes from, so he goes into a cornfield, follows the corn through cows on its way to becoming beef, and visits the "Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations" (CAFOs) in which they're slaughtered. He interviews corn farmers. He explains the perverse incentives which have motivated corn growers to produce more and more of the stuff, even when it's not needed. (The government pays them the difference between some set price and the current market price. Hence farmers have an incentive to produce as cheaply as possible.) This is one of the reasons why we as a nation are growing fatter and fatter.
Pollan takes it a step further, though, making something explicit that had never occurred to me: the fact that our country is so nutritionally faddish, leaping from fruit diets to hourly enemas to high-carb diets to high-protein diets, is a sign of something deeply dysfunctional in our relationship to food. Pollan never really figures out why we might have this relationship. The lack of a distinctive national cuisine might have something to do with it, he says, but the end effect is clear: we don't eat well, and nowadays we're as likely as not to microwave something and eat it in the car. The family meal has been destroyed, and with it the sense of community that food fosters in healthy societies. Pollan's writing is meticulous and heartfelt, and it made me desperately want to change the way I eat.
After McDonald's Pollan paints the bright side of the American meal: places like Polyface Farms that are growing more-than-organic food: food that is completely sustainable and delicious. Cows, pigs, and chickens roam widely on a carefully maintained schedule that keeps the grass growing at the optimal rate. The farm produces almost no waste: every last bit of organic matter feeds the next step in the cycle. It's something of an agrarian utopia . . . and it's probably completely unrealistic for feeding a nation of 300 million people. Indeed, says Pollan, our nation certainly would have capped out at a much smaller population had we not had industrial farming. (It's a reasonable counterfactual, but it's debatable.)
After he visits a self-sustaining farm, Pollan tramps off into the wild to hunt and forage for his own food. Also not sustainable at large scale, but that's not the point: Pollan is trying to reorient us to what meals are about, and how they're philosophically and ethically larger than just what's on the plate.
Pollan's book has made me want to try being a vegetarian again. My girlfriend used to be a vegan, but has turned around 180 degrees and eats a high-protein meat diet. (Atkins vegans are, I imagine, hard to come by.) So the vegetarian thing might have to wait a bit. Being vegetarian isn't really the sine qua non in Pollan's book, though; if anything is, it's short food chains: knowing where your food came from, using food to support your community, and reducing the amount of petroleum necessary to get it to your door. (If peak oil ever comes, bananas may be history.) Joining a CSA is well within my power, and I intend to do so soon.
If I have any gripe about Omnivore's Dilemma, it's small: Pollan is a bit too self-satisfied. At one point he eats a meal in the car with wife and child, driving at 65 miles per hour down the highway in California. I don't actually believe that he wanted to do that. I can hear him saying to himself, "This would make an excellent story for my newspaper article." Likewise when he's reading Peter Singer in a steakhouse. If more of the book seemed like Pollan being Pollan, it'd be perfect.
As it is, it is just about perfect. I intend to buy a copy just to have around to shove into people's hands. It's a life-changing sort of book.
Important facts horribly misinterpretted and spun to sell books.......2007-10-05
Pollan frequently omits, denies or downplays important facts.
1) We will never determine the optimal diet is impossible but we can gain a better idea of what the optimal diet would be through science. (Yes this is inherently reductionist.)
2) That people make bad use of research is not the fault of the research.
3) Traditional food cultures are not optimal diets.
4) While the food industry does in some sense affect the food we eat, the food they produce is determined by individuals desire for inexpensive food that never goes stale and contains lots of sugar, fat and salt.
5) There is no evidence that many artificial foods are unhealthy.
6) Most people don't want to garden and there is no reason they should.
7) Pollan doesn't mention that animals are unnecessarily tortured in the production of our food.
8) Most, if not all, people could benefit from some kind of nutritional supplements.
9) The intelligent consumer now has the opportunity to eat healthier than people have ever eaten before
10) Ok, I admit it. If you don't know anything about nutrition Pollan's basic ideas will have you eating healthier than the typical American.
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I *CAN'T BELIEVE this is out of print!!!!!!!!!!!!!.......2002-05-27
This is a delightful cookbook. Everything recipe I have tried is delicious, really, really delicious.
Lots of good, tasty meals.......1998-08-24
While not as useful as her 300 Calorie One-Dish meals (for me, anyway), this has been a welcome additiion to my cookbook library. I usually do not make the entire menu she outlines, and some of her side dishes are no-brainers, (no cookbook necessary!)but the main courses are great. She uses common ingredients in new ways - not the same old stuff as in all the other diet cookbooks. My entire family (including 2 preteens)have liked everything I have made from the book, and I have had to tell my husband that it is lo-cal. I like to cook, so if you just want simple things to slap together, this book may not be for you, but if you have between 30-45 minutes to make dinner, you will like this book.
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"Bless This Food" is a beautiful hardcover book that celebrates the seasons with menus and recipes specific to that season's bounty. From Goose Gravy and Mandarin Tossed Salad to Banana Pound Cake and Sausage Pastries, "Bless This Food" defines the essence of food, hearth and home.
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Many Thanks for this Great Book!.......2006-07-25
Reviewed by Debra Gaynor for Reader Views (7/06)
Julia Pitkin, Karen Grant and George Grant, combined their talents to create this one of a kind cookbook. There are four divisions in this book, one representing each season. Each season is divided into special occasions; each occasion has appropriate table graces and menus, with recipes for each menu. It is the best of many cultures and their many holidays the authors remind us of what the term "fine dining" truly means.
Currently I'm assisting my future daughter-in-law in planning her wedding reception. This book has been extremely helpful. The Cucumber Mint Butter Sandwiches will definitely be on the menu, as will several other recipes.
Several of the recipes took me down memory lane. The Old Fashioned Lemonade reminded me of summers at my grandmother's. She'd gather the whole family together for a reunion. There would always be homemade banana ice cream and lemonade made with real lemons. The Roast Chicken with rosemary, thyme, oregano and other spices brought back the memories of dinners with a favorite aunt. I can still recall the smell of roasting chicken greeting me when entering her home.
We live in a hurry up world, where we look for the fastest way of completing everything and anything. Rarely do we realize that we've lost much. We no longer have the taste of real lemons; instead we open a can, measure out powder and add water. Rarely do we take time to make our own bread, it's easier to open a can or a bag. But the feel of kneading bread relieves stress and homemade bread always tastes better.
The menus and recipes in this book are good. But this book is so much more. This book is about elegant dining. I picture white table linens and silver candleholders. I picture families sitting down together to enjoy the meal. I send many thanks to the authors for creating this great book.
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Delicious, Simple, and YES cheap!.......2007-05-21
When asked by a new bride recently to recommend a cookbook I thought she should not be without - this was it.
I think she left offended by the title - she assured me she had married well - but I stand by my recommendation - these recipes ALL work and are delicious, varied and practical - honestly, how many cookbooks can you say that about?
I have many "gourmet" cookbooks that aren't worth the paper they're printed on - this I can assure you is not one of them. It's dog-eared cover tells the story of many great meals!
Buy it while you still can!
Best Cookbook I own........2000-08-25
I taught myself to cook with this cookbook. The fact that it is organized by the seasons, removed the stress of an inexperienced cook looking for something seasonal, like asparagus, at the wrong time of year. The fact that it was in menu format taught me how to put a nice meal together. The recipes use basic ingredients and not prepackaged mixes which helped me understand what tastes go with other taste, and that also keeps the cost down. Simple secrets, like using lime juice to flavor the chicken in fajitas, came to me as I methodically went through cooking nearly every recipe. This cookbook changed the way I keep my pantry stocked and how I feed myself. I had Amazon find me a copy for a friend who is struggling to learn how to cook. It should be reprinted.
I love the recipes in this book because they are mostly quic.......1997-12-08
I love this book because the recipes are mostly quick, easy to make, and delicious. I bought a copy for $3.00 in the Chicago Borders bookstore while on a visit. Now, back in Boston, I find I want 3 more copies for my kids, all of whom now cook and are on budgets. I'm very annoyed that it's out of print! Now my kids will all want mine and I'll have to hide it. My mind being what it is, I will not be able to remember where I hid it which puts us back to square one and NOONE gets to use the book. I am truly upset. Can't you find this book?
I adore this book!.......1997-07-15
This book was purchased after deciding to cut back to one income and stay home with my new daughter. I have made about 1/2 of the recipes and have been pleasantly surprised with most of them. In fact, I have tried several times to order copies to give to my friends as gifts. I highly recommend it if you can get a copy
Fairly simple, somewhat sumptuous, not cheap.......1996-10-23
I'm on a restricted budget, so I bought this book hoping I could save some dough (money, not pastry).
But instead of focusing on inexpensive staple foods (i.e.
carrots, flour, chicken parts) prepared in flavorful ways,
the authors have cobbled together a mismash of family menus
with frugality a low priority. In Minnesota, at least, endive, cornish game hens, and gorgonzola are not cheap.
Some of the recipes are good... I like the spiced couscous with raisins and pine nuts and the tomato and cucumber salad with yogurt cream.
The yellow rice and peas, however, ended up undercooked and the cheddar cheese biscuits were flat.
Certainly, I regret spending my money on this substandard cookbook.
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Simplifers shopping, cut preparation time, and a perfect for the busy modern cook who loves good food but has less time to spend making it.
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Easy as Pie.......2005-08-10
The book itself is beautifully done- easy to follow recipes, clear how-to photos, and big photos of the finished dishes. It's fun just to look through the pages, even if you're not planning to cook that particular day. The recipes offer something for everyone- easy soups to desserts, chocolates to fruits, meats, fish, vegetarian. You can create fantastic dishes that look gourmet-complicated, and try new flavors without investing in a long list of weird ingredients. If you have the basics in your pantry, you'll be able to make nearly every dish. As for the desserts, keep a supply of heavy/double cream, as it seems to be one of the "3-4" ingredients in most dessert recipes. (Although, if you do have the cream, you'll be tempted to make a new dessert each night!)
I love to cook, and have shelves of cookbooks, but this has quickly become my favorite cookbook because the recipes are both simple and gorgeous. I got my copy on sale, but it's well worth buying at any price. Enjoy.
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Country Breakfasts: Four Seasons of Cozy Morning Meals
Ken Haedrich
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One of my very favorite cookbooks.......2006-07-10
This is a wonderful cookbook. I turn to it again and again for delicious Sunday morning breakfasts. The recipes are tasty, fairly easy, and surprisingly wholesome. (Mr. Haedrich uses whole grains in many recipes.) Aside from the Joy of Cooking, this is the one cookbook in my collection that I could least imagine doing without. Thank you Mr. Haedrich!
P.S. Try the Maple Bread Pudding! (Don't forget the softly whipped cream on the side.) Yum!
Beautiful Breakfasts.......2004-10-07
Our copy of "Country Breakfasts" bears the sure sign of a favored cookbook: it's splattered with the faint signs of breakfasts past. While the quality of Haedrich's recipes isn't consistent, it doesn't really matter; he keeps coming up with fantastic, sometimes unusual ideas, many of which do turn out to be stunning, and that's enough to forgive a few flops.
I have to give you both a recommendation and a warning. This book contains a recipe for Banana-Stuffed French Toast with Banana Cream. It was so good that we couldn't stop eating it until we were well past the point where common sense told us to stop, and we spent the rest of the morning holding our stomachs and saying, "ow... that was so good... ow... do we have any more? ow..."
Recipes include some very good pancakes and waffles, cereals and grains, a variety of egg recipes, vegetable recipes, meat recipes, sandwiches, quick breads, elegant fare, fruits, jellies and such, and beverages--in other words, a dazzling array of breakfast foods. The Blueberry Cream Cake is to-die-for; we've made it again and again.
The recipes are fairly simple; even the elegant stuff doesn't take much time and effort. The layout is clear and easy to read. Most of the ingredients are ordinary, everyday items available at any grocery store, with a few exceptions.
We haven't adored everything in this cookbook. Some of the whole grain recipes are a little much for us, and some things are just kind of there as far as quality goes. But the stuff that's good--and that's the majority of it--is very good.
All in all, this book is definitely a worthwhile purchase for any breakfast-lover.
Inspiration.......2001-06-08
Love breakfast, and love this cookbook. You can't go wrong with Ken's recipes. Everything I've tried has been good. A little excitement w/ the Gingerbread Pancakes, which were not as sweet as expected, but with the Cranberry Compote he recommends, became a staple in our household. He has great combinations and seeing them gives me great new ideas to try.
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For Sophie Page, the job of warden at Elmcote Hall is a dream come true. The beauty of the ruined house and the overgrown grounds speaks to her love of nature. As a venue for weddings, films and exotic parties the Hall draws curious and interesting people, including the handsome Richard Fox and his friends - who are equally alluring and more puzzling still. Her aim is to be with Richard, but it quickly becomes plain that he wants rather more than she had expected to give. She suspects he may have something to do with the sexually charged and sinister events taking place by night in the woods around the Hall. Sophie wants to give in to her desires, but the consequences of doing that, threaten to take her down a road she hardly dare consider.
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A satirical poke at diplomacy.......2005-02-04
Keith Laumer was able to pull off those rarest of gems -- humorous science fiction, especially in his short stories, although THE MONITORS is one novel in which he was able to sustain the tone. Here, in this book of short stories, Laumer pokes fun at diplomats and politics. He clearly has a low opinion of both, but never descends to meanness. "Lightly" is his motto. This is funny stuff, and there's not a bad story in the bunch. If you're interested in slavering-but-incompetent would-be world-conquering aliens, and their equally inept Terran counterparts, take a look at this book.
Diplomacy Saves the Galaxy--Sort Of.......2003-03-29
Keith Laumer is among my favorite writers of "light" sf, and these three books, the first in the long series (13 volumes that I know of, counting each original volume as one) of Retief adventures, show why. Filled with sharp pokes at government bureaucracy (Laumer himself was connected with it for many years and knew whereof he wrote), they follow the wild adventures of Jaime Retief, a member of the Corps Diplomatique Terrestrienne with more than a touch of James Bond in his makeup. Constantly redeeming his superiors' blunders, usually by making an end run around the "accepted" way of doing things, he bounces in and out of serious bodily peril and thwarts at every turn the machinations of the Groaci, whispering five-eyed aliens with a penchant for torture and a thirst for universal domination. (The books were originally published in 1963, 1965, and 1968, in the very heart of the Cold War, which suggests that these villainous beings were intended as an analogue of the Communists.) Yet the stories never take themselves too seriously, and very little happens that couldn't safely be shared with a child. I've collected Retief religiously, and joyously, for some 30 years, and I don't regret a bit of it. You won't either.
Best book I've read in a month!.......2002-05-05
This book was so enjoyable, funny, well written, entertaining, and compelling that I read it in one sitting. Then I walked several miles to the nearest used book store and bought every novel by Keith Laumer they had. Didn't even have to feel guilty, since all of them were out of print. But this book is so much worth the price... it's just funny! Unfortunately I think it's sometimes too close to home, especially the story about "Retief of the Mountain of Red Tape".
Diplomacy as it ought to be.......2002-04-26
Most SF readers have heard of Laumer's Retief series. Many of them have read some of them. There've been compilations, sets, and short stories release for years. This time, however, Baen and Mssr's Flint and Drake have done a wonderful job compiling some of the best (and hardest to find) Retief stories in one place.
If you've never read Retief, try it - you'll like it. And this is a great way to get your feet wet.
Undiplomatic Diplomat.......2002-04-15
I first came across the Retief stories in Analog/Astounding in the early '60's. They were greatly enjoyable then, and still retain their pleasure.
Unfortunately, we can see from current events that diplomats still screw up international relations, which makes these stories topical today.
Retief is a very junior diplomat when these stories begin(as edited and arranged by Eric Flint) and they follow him through his career. He never rises very high, because he is more concerned with results than appearances. As a result, he gets the job done, but never finds approval of his superiors, who are only concerned with how it looks.
Laumer's foreign service experience makes these stories quite effective. I only wish we had more diplomats like Retief, instead of what we have.
His characters act believably, even if the situations are somewhat unbelievable. Then, I remember the history of the second half of the 20th century, and the situations become quite believable. They are both enjoyable as stories and as satire, and the humor is quite good.
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Peace, it's wonderful! Except when the Peace Movement is actually a subterfuge by the warlike and imperialistic Krll to get the Terrans to get off of a planet, leaving it defenseless and ripe for conquest. The Terran diplomats have their usual primary concerns: covering their, ah, flank and not doing anything that might threaten their careers, which means that they're not about to do anything, period. Once again, it's up to Retief to thwart the would-be conquerors, even if the unthinkable happens, and he's drummed out of the Corps Diplomatique Terrestrienne ! And Retief has never been more dangerous to the villains than when he's operating outside the rules of diplomacy!
Customer Reviews:
A "new" Retief arises.......2007-10-01
I had my doubts when this pistache appeared, but I am now a true believer. It is the original Retief back. If you have ever read Laumer's Retief you will love it. If not you will discover a new love and likely end up buying all the originals.
Yet another Retief story.......2007-09-03
William Keith's RETIEF'S PEACE presents yet another Retief story of the diplomat who returns to action to thwart invaders and dangers to Terran diplomats. Retief may even face being expelled from the Corps for his efforts - but those who would thwart him find him even more deadly operating outside the law...
fine satirical action-packed science fiction thriller.......2005-09-14
On planet B'ruckley in the Shamballa Cluster, the protests for peace are growing though the natives are not involved except as observers. The local diplomatic corps wants to make no waves against the Peace Movement that could cost a careerist their job and pension even as the evidence grows that this group wants theTerrans to leave.
Second Assistant Deputy Undersecretary of the Corps Diplomatique Terrestrienne Jame Retief finds the reaction of the Terran Diplomats normal as a bureaucrat's first job is to save one's flank. He has major concerns over the concept of leaving this plant without protection from alien invaders as the Peace Movement demands. Retief begins to make inquiries to determine who stands to gain the most if the seemingly innocent student protestors succeed and the Terrans depart until he concludes that the feral Krll want this orb without any real opposition. His peers need him out of the way so they can save their butts, but that will not stop Retief.
William H. Keith captures the essence of Keith Laumer's Retief in this fine satirical action-packed science fiction thriller. The story line is fast-paced, but owned by Retief who employs his own methods to insure the job is done correct. His understanding of the Terrans is priceless especially in light of what has happened with the hurricane though in the latter case the politicos and their appointees at all levels failed leading to CYA with bush league comments of not me - the others screwed up. RETIEF'S PEACE is a strong deep outer space entry in a wonderful series that timely highlights the objectives of the top layers of the bureaucracy within a mano a Krll confrontation.
Harriet Klausner
Silly and satirical.......2005-08-26
This book is all silliness and satire. Retief is the very capable straight man in a world of send-ups of various stereotypes.
If puns don't offend you, you may well enjoy this book. It certainly made me smile.
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- Outstanding, Understanding & Empathetic
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Outstanding, Understanding & Empathetic.......2001-08-31
In my opinion I believe this book is biblical and explains Old and New Testament teachings for marriage, divorce and remarriage. He is clear on the responsibility of both spouses in marriage, male and female roles, husband/wife roles and responsibilities and what should be in place for biblical reconciliations to take place. Excellent book. Very lovingly written.
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Worst scifi I've ever read.......2005-01-18
A collection of stories about the famous Retief character, using the most unwieldly prose writing imaginable. If he eliminated all the `Swifties' (`ly' adverbs) from the book, it would probably only be twenty pages long. There isn't much substance there aside from the dialogue, which looks like this:
"Boy, it's hot out here," Retief said ARIDLY.
And, of course, the annoying "see issue #500" problem, as in the sections of dialogue that go like this:
He spoke to them in the tone of an Ambassador With A Severe Bowel Cramp (#2447-ed.)
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An Absolute Classic.......2006-11-14
One of my all-time favorites, staggeringly funny. Retief, Magnan and a revolving cadre of ever-more-bizarre aliens will have your sides aching with laughter very quickly. I've never recovered from Ambassador Hindbinder's "egg sac" and neither will you, probably. It's a total MUST READ!
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Best Sci-Fi Ever Written!.......2007-09-28
By far the greatest sci-fi series ever written. Follow James Retief and Ben Magnun on thier action packed, tounge-in-cheek adventures across the galaxy.
The Retief series started out as a series of short stories published the various science fiction pulps during the 1950's through to the 1960's. These are classic sci-fi as it was written before the days of the moon landing. All together there were more than 60 stories about Retief's space adventures.
In the 1970's after the death of Keith Laumer, editors began to compile collections of these classic pulp fiction stories into a book series. Each collection contains 3 to 5 or more stories.
Of the series this (Retief and the Warlords) is my fave!
If you like Douglas Adams' Hitchhicker's Guide to the Galaxy than you're sure to love Retief.
Science Fiction humor at its best!.......1998-01-30
I'd match Keith Laumer against Asimov, Heinlein or Clark in the SF arena when he's having a good day and in his Retief books he's at the top of his form. Jame Retief is a minor official in the interstellar diplomatic corps who always makes a major impact wherever he goes. Pulling chestnuts out of fires is his stock in trade. Retief works in a truly Dilbertesque bureucracy where most of the officials have not the slightest iota of common sense. There is no end of derring do and humor in the Retief series. Grab one and find out why. Big Hint. Get the early books. Later on when Retief's first name becomes Jim instead of Jame you'll be in for a let down.
Customer Reviews:
The Return Of Retief by Keith Laumer.......2003-02-14
No writter can do sci-fi better than Keith Laumer,but with this book he outdid even himself. This is by far the best of the best;even if you never read another sci-fi book make sure you don't miss The Return Of Retief; he's back and he's better than ever.
Book Description
This book is a detailed and comprehensive look at the thoughts and experience of the average Muslim and is designed to help develop a workable evangelistic strategy.
Customer Reviews:
Hallur Mortensen.......2005-06-19
This is a brilliant book that looks at many deeper issues in Islam, that are usually hidden or unknown for Westerners. This book is interesting, well written and in my case very valuable. To anyone interested to learn more about folk Islam and "Islamic" culture and some aspects of the lives of these people this is a great book to start with.
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- The Portrait of Mrs. Charbuque: A Novel
- The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie, The Girls of Slender Means, The Driver's Seat, The Only Problem (Everyman's Library Classics & Contemporary Classics)
- The Purse-driven Life: It Really Is All About Me
- The Song at the Scaffold: A Novel of Horror and Holiness in the Reign of Terror
- The Third Life of Grange Copeland
- The Unknown Errors of Our Lives: Stories
- The Villagers: A Novel of Greenwich Village
- The Vintner's Luck: A Novel
- The Wedding Date
- Three Novels of Ancient Egypt: Khufu's Wisdom, Rhadopis of Nubia, Thebes at War (Everyman's Library)
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