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101 Double-Ended Hook Stitches: Crochet (Crochet on the Double)
Deborah Levyhamburg Manufacturer: Annie's Attic ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback Similar Items:
ASIN: 1931171025 |
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Illustrated Crochet BookCustomer Reviews:
Stitch Patterns Galore.......2005-05-14
All the Stitches you Need in One Book!.......2005-01-04
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Double-Delight Afghans, 6 crochet designs using double ended hook (Leisure Arts #3275)
Darla J. Fanton Manufacturer: Leisure Arts ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback ASIN: B000L3H9ZA |
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The double-ended crochet hook is back and better than ever! Designer Darla J. Fanton has revived the 1970's tool to create 6 sensational afghans that are rich in color and texture. Easy-to-follow instructions and illustrations included.
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Alice in Wonderland/Peter Pan (Dandelion Library)
Manufacturer: Random House ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover ASIN: B000AS6ZT2 |
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Two stories in One. A Dandelion Library 1955 hardcover. "ALICE IN WONDERLAND" and "PETER PAN"
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Coyote As Trickster In the Double Hook
Leslie Monkman Manufacturer: University Of British Columbia ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback ASIN: B000OFH8Q0 |
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The Dark Intruder / Falcons of Narabedia (An Ace Double)
Marion Zimmer Bradley Manufacturer: Ace Books ProductGroup: Book Binding: Mass Market Paperback ASIN: B000JZ95W0 |
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Dishcloths On The Double, 8 New Designs Using Your Double Ended Hook and worsted Weight Yarn
Jennifer Christiansen (designs) McClain Manufacturer: Needlecraft Shop ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback ASIN: B000NDL77Y |
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THE DOUBLE HOOK
Sheila WATSON Manufacturer: McClelland and Stewart ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover ASIN: B000O5XRX8 |
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The Double Hook
SHEILA ( Signed By David Silcox) WATSON Manufacturer: McClelland & Stewart ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback ASIN: B000VKZ9QE |
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The Double Hook
Sheila Watson Manufacturer: McClelland and Stewart ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback ASIN: B000JRA3BK |
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The double hook
Sheila Watson Manufacturer: mcClelland and Stewart ProductGroup: Book Binding: Unknown Binding ASIN: B0007K91GM |
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Students! wanna understand this book?.......2005-05-09
The Double Hook - Sheila Watson.......2005-02-21
Mixed Feelings.......2004-12-16
Hardship and Beauty.......2003-10-10
An daring experimental novel of failure & redemption........2000-06-14
For someone willing to give the book a chance, I have some suggestions. It concerns a frightened group of people living at the edge of civilization, in British Columbian Cariboo country. A former population of Native Canadians has been displaced by settlers like them. Each character is haunted by the spectral presence of Coyote, a trickster figure revered by the former natives. Although Coyote is a symbolic presence, and feared as a curse by the whites, he brings redemption because his continuity means the destruction of native influence isn't complete, or even possible. That relates to the "double hook" of the title--literally a hook that points two ways, so that "you can't catch the glory on a hook and hold on to it. That if you hook twice the glory you hook twice the fear" (61, Kip's thoughts).
The book is written largely in dialogue without quotation marks. Modern writers like Joyce and Woolf experimented with varied presentations of fiction in the early 20th century, and Watson is playing with these techniques. Do not be dismayed by them, though. The book is presenting characters deeply fearful of what is happening around them. What they most fear is their ability to control their own existence. When Mrs. Potter dies, she becomes part of that fear (like Mrs. Moore in Forster's A Passage to India, who becomes part of the legends of the caves when she dies). Fire ends the influence of Mrs. Potter, and characters who have been alienated come into a better alignment with each other. Shrewdly, the narrator tells us, "Coyote plotting to catch the glory for himself is fooled and every day fools others" (61). Finally, a new child born is named "Felix" (Latin for "fortunate"). Here Christian redemption in a newborn babe blends with native beliefs, again hooking us doubly.
Failure in this book derives from an unwillingness to look at the alien and accept its presence and importance. When characters stop doing that, they create a place for themselves in the most inhospitable locale Watson ever found herself (as a teacher in the early 1930s). The book reflects her mental struggle to reconcile the bleakness of life in the Cariboo with her sense that the remote locales of Canada matter as much as the sophisticated soirees of Montréal and Toronto.
Finally, a book by William Faulkner--As I Lay Dying--greatly influenced this book's characters and style. Watson's book makes a good deal more sense if you read Faulkner's book first, or at least get a plot description of it.
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The Rogue's Hour (Everquest)
Scott Ciencin Manufacturer: CDS Books ProductGroup: Book Binding: Mass Market Paperback Similar Items:
ASIN: 1593152949 |
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The life you led before this very moment is a mystery. Your memories are lost and your life is in danger. Who can you trust?Who can you possibly expect to trust you?
You are, after all, a rogue A man without a past, Rileigh takes his name from an enigmatic note he finds on his person. Pursued through the port city of Qeynos by a necromancer and a shadowknight, the charming devil-may-care rogue eludes his mysterious assailants by stealing another's place aboard a ship bound for the pirate-infested Barren Coast. He finds himself embroiled in a quest to retrieve four stolen objects of power that once belonged to an ancient dragona quest that may yield the answers to the mystery of his missing past, and may put him in the forefront of a war. Fortunately, one thing Rileigh hasn't lost is his sense of humor.
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Easy and Enjoyable Read.......2006-02-13
TRIED, MEASURED, FOUND LACKING.......2005-04-26
Disappointing.......2005-03-11
Buyer be ware.......2005-02-21
Fun Start to a new Series.......2005-01-11
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Hellstar
Michael Reaves , and S. Perry Manufacturer: Berkley ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback ASIN: 0425072975 |
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Decent early work.......2003-07-11
The book is set on a ship about halfway through a 50+-year journey from earth to Alpha Centauri. The ship is coasting at this point, and weight is provided by a rotating toroid. There are several subcultures specializing in things like working at the hub where there's no gravity, or working outside the ship, but there aren't any radical differences between groups. Most of the first generation crew members are still alive, so the ship still runs reasonably well, and the journey seems to be going pretty smoothly.
Then, of course, strange things start happening. There are weird temporary failures of basic laws of physics, escalating from subatomic particle experiments misbehaving, through failures in coriolis effects and eventually, far more serious things. The reasons for these failures are never really satisfactorily explained. There is some pseduo-physics mumbo-jumbo about macroscopic quantum effects and massless singularites, but it contains more than the usual proportion of handwavium[1].
The "science fiction" aspects of this story are, as a result, somewhat unsatisfactory. The description of the ship itself is good, but the "universe gone mad" eastern philosophy fusion bits really don't quite work. I've seen similar themes handled far better in many other works.
The real strength of the book is when it focuses on martial arts sequences or delves into Zen and the martial arts. There are major subplots involving a serial killer and political intrigue that are really the book's saving graces. Steve Perry has handled both far better in other works, however. You really can't beat his "Matador" series on that score.
I think Michael Reaves may be the weak point here. He was also a collaborator on "The Omega Cage", and that book also has some relatively weak science that detracts from the action. It could also be that this book was written fairly early in both authors' careers, and represents a time when they were still forming their respective styles.
I'd recommend this one only if you've already ready everything in the "Matador" series and are looking for something else by Steve Perry.
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[1] Handwavium: n. 1. Any fictional substance or element used to explain how speculative technology might work. Example: "Dilithium crystals are made of pure handwavium." 2. Any argument known to be in contravention of one or more scientific principles, used to explain a technological plot device in a work of fiction.
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Hellstar
Michael and Perry, Steve Reaves Manufacturer: Berkley ProductGroup: Book Binding: Mass Market Paperback ASIN: B000GRL6GO |
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Book of Jasher Referred to in Joshua and Second Samuel
J. H. Parry Manufacturer: Kessinger Publishing, LLC ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback Similar Items:
ASIN: 0766102602 |
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Faithfully translated from the Original Hebrew into English. "Is it not written in the book of Jasher: Joshua x. 13. The Book of Jasher is one of the sacred books which should have been included among the other books of the Bible but which was omitted as were many other books. We sell two different editions of this book and both compliment the other.Customer Reviews:
EVERYONE IS READING IT!!!.......2006-07-28
Great for a bible study or Torah discussion.......2005-12-19
Reader beware!.......2005-10-08
A Lost Book of the Bible.......2005-08-26
Has the ring of authenticity and makes fascinating reading!.......2003-10-25
The books of Joshua and 2 Samuel in the Old Testament mention the Book of Jasher or "Upright Record" as a source of information for two historical events that the Bible covers briefly. These two stories are contained in the thirteenth century translation, but the incident in 2 Samuel is not covered in the ninth century edition at all. Furthermore, the thirteenth century translation appears to have been made from a Hebrew original. Besides the claim that it came from a Hebrew original, the thirteenth century copy of the Book of Jasher has the sound of an authentic historical document written by someone with a Semitic background who actually witnessed some of the recorded events. This thirteenth century edition is far longer than the ninth century edition and contains too many authentic cultural descriptions of Near Eastern and Semitic life to have been invented. Furthermore, none of the more vivid and colorful historical and cultural recollections in the thirteenth century edition that give it such a ring of authenticity appear in the supposedly older manuscript by Alcuinus.
Since the Book of Jasher is not considered a religious document but a historical narrative, however, some of its stories may have been embellished or may contain inaccuracies. In addition, the Book of Jasher 's chronology for certain events differs in some cases from the abbreviated Genesis account of this time period in the Bible. I always trust that the Bible is more accurate in these cases. Nevertheless, the Book of Jasher has great value as a history since it offers a wealth of details the Genesis account by Moses lacks. In many cases, it can help us to understand difficult passages or situations recorded too briefly in the Bible. Unfortunately, it is currently impossible to prove whether or not the thirteenth century copy of the Book of Jasher available to us today is a legitimate Bible history or not until a much older manuscript is found. Someday, I hope this will happen. In the meantime, however, I am allowing the Holy Spirit to guide my choices and I believe that there is enough internal evidence in the Book of Jasher to prove that it is authentic.
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Book of Jasher - Referred to in Joshua & Second Samuel
Manufacturer: NuVision Publications ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback Similar Items:
ASIN: 1595479937 |
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Virtually ignored since it was discovered, the Book of Jasher holds vital clues to interpreting and understanding Biblical chronology, from the Flood to the Exodus. A mistake made by Archbishop James Ussher, who was unfamiliar with the book of Jasher, led to a 60-year error in placing the birth of Abraham. But this error is corrected in the chronological keys provided by the book of Jasher. And with these keys, an intriguing, and astounding story emerges. The book of Jasher, mentioned in the Biblical books of Joshua and Second Chronicles, was faithfully translated into English from the Rabbinical Hebrew in approximately A.D. 1840. Says the translator's preface, "the ever memorable events and transactions recorded in Scripture are with many others of the most interesting nature, comprehended in the Book of Jasher; and they are all arrayed in that style of simple, unadorned majesty and precision, which so particularly distinguishes the genius of the Hebrew language/ and this, together with other numerous internal evidences, it is presumed will go far to convince the Hebrew scholar that the book is, with the exception of some doubtful parts, a venerable monument of antiquity; and that, notwithstanding some few additions may have been made to it in comparatively modern times, it still retains sufficient to prove it a copy of the book referred to in Joshua, chapter x, and 2 Samuel, chap. i. Please Note: This book is easy to read in true text, not scanned images that can sometimes be difficult to decipher.Download Description
Virtually ignored since it was discovered, the Book of Jasher holds vital clues to interpreting and understanding Biblical chronology, from the Flood to the Exodus. A mistake made by Archbishop James Ussher, who was unfamiliar with the book of Jasher, led to a 60-year error in placing the birth of Abraham. But this error is corrected in the chronological keys provided by the book of Jasher. And with these keys, an intriguing, and astounding story emerges. The book of Jasher, mentioned in the Biblical books of Joshua and Second Chronicles, was faithfully translated into English from the Rabbinical Hebrew in approximately A.D. 1840. Says the translator's preface, "the ever memorable events and transactions recorded in Scripture are with many others of the most interesting nature, comprehended in the Book of Jasher; and they are all arrayed in that style of simple, unadorned majesty and precision, which so particularly distinguishes the genius of the Hebrew language/ and this, together with other numerous internal evidences, it is presumed will go far to convince the Hebrew scholar that the book is, with the exception of some doubtful parts, a venerable monument of antiquity; and that, notwithstanding some few additions may have been made to it in comparatively modern times, it still retains sufficient to prove it a copy of the book referred to in Joshua, chapter x, and 2 Samuel, chap. i. Please Note: This book is easy to read in true text, not scanned images that can sometimes be difficult to decipher. The Microsoft eBook has a contents page linked to the chapter headings for easy navigation. The Adobe eBook has bookmarks at chapter headings and is printable up to two full copies per year. Both versions are text searchable.Customer Reviews:
Book of Jasher.......2007-03-09
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The Book of Jasher (Referred to in Joshua and Second Samuel)
J. H. Parry Manufacturer: Digireads.com ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback Similar Items:
ASIN: 1420926519 |
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The authenticity of "The Book of Jasher" is debated by religious scholars. The book is referenced in Second Samuel, which some scholars point to as validation of its authentic origin. The author, Jasher, is supposedly the son of Caleb, a lieutenant of Moses and the book is believed by some to be one of the first books of the bible. "The Book of Jasher" recounts the biblical history from creation up to the time of Jasher. Regardless of its true origin, "The Book of Jasher" makes for interesting consideration amongst the other biblical scriptures.Customer Reviews:
Jasher.......2007-05-15
I'm not sold on this book........2007-01-13
Jasher.......2007-01-13
Recommended mature Christian to read this Book """"".......2006-09-23
The Upright Book.......2006-07-09
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THE BOOK OF JASHER, REFERRED TO IN JOSHUA AND SECOND SAMUEL: FAITHFULLY TRANSLATED FROM THE ORIGINAL HEBREW INTO ENGLISH.
Manufacturer: J.H. Parry ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover ASIN: B000G195PE |
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The Book of Jasher: A Suppressed Book That Was Removed from the Bible, Referred to in Joshua and Second Samuel
J. H. Parry Manufacturer: FQ Classics ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback ASIN: 159986813X |
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The Book of Jasher was a important work that was removed from the Bible, and in this edition translated into english by J. H. Parry. Having been referred to in Joshua and the Second Samuel, The Book of Jasher was suppressed from the old testament from later versions of the Bible. This is an important and highly recommended publication for those who are interested in writings that were once included in earlier incarnations of the Bible, and also those who are scholars of biblical history and studies.
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Book of Jasher; Referred to in Joshua and Second Samuel
(author unknown) Manufacturer: Rick's Indexing ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback ASIN: B000KQ1Z08 |
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The Book of Jasher Referred to in Joshua and Second Samuel
Manufacturer: Heath Research ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback ASIN: B000ENWN6C |
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One of the suppressed books of the New Testament. This is a reprintof the 1840 edition published by M.M. Noah & A.S. Gould.
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BOOK OF JASHER Referred to in Joshua and Second Samuel
None Found Manufacturer: J. H. Parry & Company ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover ASIN: B000M7Z1IC |
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The Book of Jasher Referred to in Joshua and Second Samuel: Faithfully Translated From the Original Hebrew Into English
Unknown Manufacturer: Health Research ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback ASIN: B000PFD430 |
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' Or The Book of Jasher, Referred to In Joshua and Second Samuel
J. H. Parry Company Manufacturer: J.H. Parry & Company ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover ASIN: B000H59HV6 |
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