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Medieval Clothing and Textiles is a new peer-reviewed annual journal publishing original research on any aspects of dress and cloth throughout the Middle Ages. It is interdisciplinary, with papers representing such fields as social and economic history, history of techniques and technology, art history, archaeology, literary and non-literary texts, language, and experimental reconstruction of medieval techniques or artifacts. Contents of each volume are selected to cover a broad geographical scope, as well as a range of periods from early medieval to the late Middle Ages. The journal also publishes short reviews of new books. Articles are in English. The journal will be of interest to scholars working in textile and costume history, economic and social history, the history of technology, art history, archaeology, medieval languages and literatures, and gender studies, among other fields. It will have practical application for living history specialists, re-enactors, museum and gallery curators, and media costumers. The editors are Robin Netherton and Gale R. Owen-Crocker.
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Marvel Visionaries: John Buscema HC (Marvel Visionaries)
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The Incredible Hulk, the devastating Dragon Man, the epic end of the gods themselves... none of it was too much for Big John! One of comicdom's most acclaimed creators takes center stage in this genre-spanning gathering of greats! Nick Fury vs. Hydra! Thor vs. the Silver Surfer! The origins of Wolverine and Dracula! The twilight of the Masters of Evil! Includes crime, horror, romance and western work from the pre-Marvel era! Plus: rare Silver Surfer stories unseen for decades! Collects Crime Fighters #4; Western Outlaws & Sheriffs #60; Strange Tales #22 & #150; Tales To Astonish #85-87; Avengers #41-42, #75-76, #277 & Annual #2; Silver Surfer #4; My Love #2; Fantastic Four #111-112; Thor #200; Dracula Lives #3; Marvel Spotlight #30; Epic Illustrated #1; Wolverine #10 and Marvel Shadows & Light #3
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Not necessarily his best.......2007-05-03
I thought this would be a nice compendium of Buscema's best stuff all in one volume, but it's really just a fairly random collection of stories with his artwork. I don't know what criteria was used in choosing these stories over the much better work he has done-- it seems as though the material was chosen randomly. The only truly great work here is Silver Surfer vs. Thor, though Thing vs. Hulk is also good. Buscema looks best when inked by either himself, his brother Sal or Frank Giacoia. Where is the Sub-Mariner in this collection? Where are the great Avengers issues with the Vision vs. Ultron-5? Where is the truly stupendous work Buscema did in Thor vs. Mephisto? Instead we get ordinary, work-a-day issues inked by guys with no inspiration and little grasp of how to handle Big John's pencils. I can see reprinting a panel or two of "early work" to see how far he came with maturity, but to take up space with two whole stories from before his art was up to par is just using it as filler. Some stuff in here I've never seen before, and it barely looks like anything I would call classic Buscema. One awful- and long- section where somebody did 'colored pencils' over John's layouts- allegedly- is completely out of place here. I could have put together a far more historically significant book than this from memory. What was the editor thinking? I'd like to check out the other "Visionaries" books, but if this is an example, forget it.
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Marvel Visionaries: Roy Thomas HC (Marvel Visionaries)
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Watch Roy Thomas take the Fantastic Four from the sublime to the ridiculous as the team confronts racism, social injustice and the Impossible Man! Meanwhile, the Sub-Mariner fights Dragon Man! The Vision joins the Avengers! The Hulk finds his way to "Heaven," and Captain Marvel escapes the Murder Maze! The origin of the Invaders! Secrets of Doctor Strange revealed! Dracula in Salem and the X-Men in Japan! And who is Starr the Slayer? Plus: rarely seen stories from Marvel's Silver Age of humor and romance! Collects Modeling With Millie #44, Tales Of Suspense #73; Avengers #35, #57-58, #100; Sub-Mariner #8 & #14; Not Brand Ecch #12; Captain Marvel #19; X-Men #164; Chamber Of Darkness #4; Amazing Adventures # (5, 6 or 8); Incredible Hulk #147; Fantastic Four #119 & 176; Dracula Lives #1; Giant-Size Invaders #1; & Doctor Strange #9
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On a lark, journalist Danny Wallace placed an ad in a small London paper that offered two simple words: "join me." What followed was astounding. From all over the world, thousands of replies poured in, effectively "joining" Danny-but in what, he had no idea. When "Joinees" began referring to him as "The Leader," Danny quickly understood one thing-he had just created a cult.
Join Me quickly became a phenomenon. With the help of a few trusted Joinees and the crackpot leader of a well-established cult, Danny promulgates his uncle's dreams of a Utopian society, struggles to keep his girlfriend, manages to stay humble amidst the newfound celebrity, and remarkably provides a sense of purpose and belonging to Joinees everywhere.
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A hilarious look at faith.......2007-09-03
Danny had the idea to start his own cult/religion. Like everything else he does, the results are hilarious.
This book, first and foremost, shows how disillusioned people need something, anything, to believe in. This fact is evinced by how many people are willing to blindly join Danny and follow him. They do not question the direction of the organization until it becomes clear to many of them that there isn't one. Even though the book was hilarious, I found this to be a sad commentary on faith and belief today.
Don't let the above paragraph fool you. The reader is treated to a hilarious account of Danny asking people to join an entity with no purpose, and then scrambling to find a purpose when there is grumbling in the ranks. His neurotic side is in full force, as shown by his imaginary war against an overeager Joinee. His interactions with his increasingly suspicious girlfriend also make this worth the price of admission.
Since this book was published, the Join Me movement has swelled in size to several thousand members. It is heartwarming to see that such a good organization has so many followers.
This is a great book that makes the reader laugh out loud and think about faith at the same time. Highly recommended.
What an original!.......2007-09-02
How could I help but buy this book following up reading Wallace's "Yes Man?" Wallace's instincts are never suspect (for me at least). He seems so innocently interested in the outcome of his little experiments, unmindful of the influence he inevitably creates almost in spite of himself. Here he puts an ad in a local newspaper that simply says, "Join me," asked for a photograph and gave his address. What happened next is told with humor and wow, gee whiz astonishment.
A trickle of people joined Danny. For what? You might ask? So did they. And he had no idea. Yet, a movement grew. Yes, that's right, a movement! Ultimately, (after what seems an inordinate amount of time to string people along even though they willingly "joined"), Wallace evolves his movement into one of doing good -random acts of kindness.
This tale is fascinating on two levels. One, it shows how easily people can be convinced to join something just for the sake of joining (scary really). Another is the way in which someone who has absolutely no idea what he is doing, can create a worldwide "organization."
Luckily in this case, Join Me is a cult for good.
And Thou Spoketh Unto Amazon Readers Saying, Readeth Thy Wallace's Book and for Those That Headeth Thy Advice Days of Gladness W.......2007-06-03
Join Me is a fascinating and entertaining read that will inspire you as well as have you laughing and laughing especially Danny's first experience at ordering a drink in Paris. This is a sensational read that you won't be able to put down until the last page. I especially like the couple of summary lines of each chapter written like biblical verses.
Danny Wallace decides to put a small advertisement in Loot with simply the words JOIN ME Send one passport sized photo to .... just for the fun of seeing what would happen. He is ecstatic to receive a photograph from Christian Jones meets up with him and discovers he has no answers to his perfectly reasonable questions of what he is joining up to. The photos and new joinees continue to go on and Wallace must decide what his collective is about since he is being told by his friends that one of the joinees is acting like he's going to make a hostile takeover of his people. He must choose between a good and evil. Once this decision is made the flood gates open and his original goal of three people to beat his Swiss relative's achievements of starting a community is retargeted to 1000. Getting 1000 joinees becomes an obsession and his girlfriend is blissfully unaware having instructed him not to play any more stupid boy projects or they would be over.
JOIN HIM!!.......2006-08-07
The new Jesus? No.
But a nice guy, nevertheless, who has a mission.
What is it?
Well, even Danny wasn't certain when he placed an ad in a local paper saying "JOIN ME", complete with a request for your passport photo, and an address you could respond to--but then whoever starts off in life knowing exactly what they are doing?
The end result is a movement of do-gooders, affectionally referred to as "The Karma Army", who are moved to practice random acts of kindness on fridays, up to and including buying an old man a cup of tea, paying someone's bus fare, washing your neighbor's car when they aren't looking, and just generally putting goodness back into an increasingly bitter world.
If you are turning on the news and are just too saddened by it, go grab this book and you'll immediately perk up.
And then, just maybe you'll join the Karma Army too---and try to make the world a better place.
Join Him!
I did. (:
Want to Change the World?.......2006-01-28
If you've ever wondered why people join a group, the answer could be for no apparent reason. If you think this sounds ludicrous, just read Danny Wallace's JOIN ME! and you'll discover that it can be true. This book, which is a serious story told in an amusing way, tells of an offbeat journalist who puts an ad in a newspaper with just the words "join me" and information of where he could be contacted. Before long, people responded much to Wallace's surprise. When he decided he has to figure out a purpose for the group, he comes up with an idea that sounds good based on the thoughts of one of his eccentric uncles who wanted to start a utopian society in Switzerland.
The charm of the book comes not from its clever idea, but from Wallace himself. We discover he's a goofball of sorts, lovable and quirky, yet intelligent and serious enough to capture our interest. We read about the way he lives his life, the interactions he has with the "joinees" who are a varied lot at best, and we meet his beleaguered girlfriend Hanne, who more often than not does not know what to do with he eccentric boyfriend, but she's not the static girlfriend with the weight of the world on her shoulders. While readers understand her frustration, they also tend to like Wallace, and there are times we want to say get rid of her. Readers of his latest book YES MAN learn what could have been predicted after reading the book-the relationship does not survive.
At the core of the book it's not a silly story. Rather it shows the goodness of people, a desire to belong, and a belief that belonging to some group--any group, can be positive and at times life changing. It's a feel good book and an enjoyable read, though I will have to admit, it can at times be repetitious so it might have been a "feel better book" if it had been a few pages thinner.
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Emilie Barnes’ inviting prose, delectable recipes, and imaginative ideas will help you warmly honor friends by saying “you can do it,” “thank you,” or “I’m so proud of you.” A perfect gift for anyone who wants to host a party with style.
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Never Received The Book.......2003-09-06
Hi: I'm very disappointed. I've e-mailed this Company several times. My credit card was charged and yet after several months I never received the book. Very poor customer service.
...Inspiring stuff!.......2003-08-07
I'll admit that I bought this book purely on the basis that Danny Wallace had been one of the two brains behing the spectacularly entertaining "Are You Dave Gorman?", which I thoroughly enjoyed.
Although sceptical at first, that this might be a preplanned commercial venture, I was soon won over by the brilliance of the concept and the fantastic enthusiasm that Danny Wallace conveys in his writing. Along with his genuinely funny self-depreciating gags, you can't help but get swept up in the whole project.
At the end of the day, Join Me was a bloody brilliant idea. My only complaint is that I wish I'd thought of it first!!
But this book, the man needs his cups of tea!
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Join Me for Tea Invitations
Manufacturer: Harvest House Publishers
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Printed on creamy matte–finish paper and illustrated front and back with Susan Rios’ beautiful art, these invitations are a delightful way to announce a tea party.
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Join Me in My Journey
Theodore Bos , and
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Manufacturer: Authorhouse
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Join me in paradise: The history of Guenoc Valley
Suzanne D Case
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A friendly, round-faced little girl leads young readers (and near-readers) through four of the most pleasurable occupations known to humankind: hiding, giving, chatting, and bouncing. Because, really, is there any better way to pass time than chatting with the cat or bouncing on Daddy first thing in the morning? The stories in this collection focus on every aspect of the described activity, with unique kid's-eye perspectives. For example, the dog Buster "always hides when it's time for his bath, and so does Mom's wallet "when we're all ready to go shopping." The intense drama of a child's life is easy to overlook in the adult world of serious Issues. But British author and illustrator Shirley Hughes manages to get right in there and celebrate the truly important things: a baby giving his sister two soggy bread crusts, and a bunch of friends bouncing on big cushions. Hughes, a favorite among readers young and old, has once again captured the exquisite joy and humor of childhood. Her appealing illustrations invite readers to stay a while, just to explore the keenly observed colors and details. (Ages 4 to 7) --Emilie Coulter
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Let's Join In.......1999-12-15
A very simple book, told from a young childs perspective about hiding, giving, chatting and bouncing. The words are to difficult for emerging readers, but younger chindren will enjoy being read to. Two children and two parents, one set in a loving home. Very good book, with color illustrations, that will be of interest to students in K and 1st grade.
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Music Minus One Clarinet: Join Me: 16 Clarinet Duets, Vol. 1
Bob Wilbur
Manufacturer: Music Minus One
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Performed by Bob Wilber, Clarinet Join Bob Wilber in a "pop" collection of original student jazz solos, in duet form. You choose either first or second part with Bob as your partner. A challenge in close harmony playing for all clarinetists. Difficulty level: early intermediate and higher. Includes a high-quality printed music book with both parts and a CD containing accompaniments to both the minus 1st and minus 2nd duet parts.
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Sima7 Come Join Me Teacher's Guide
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