On Trial for My Country (African Writers Ser.)

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History revisited

On Trial for My Country (African Writers Ser.)
Stanlake Samkange
Manufacturer: Heinemann
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History revisited.......1999-11-25

On Trial for my Country is a novel which I have read with interest as it has given a new way at looking at Zimbabwean history. What impressed meis the way Samkange make members of the family meet after death for a trial. The relationships Fathers and sons are interesting to explore too. The objectivity of the historian and the craft of the novelist is well at work in this novel. Stanlake Samkange rewrite history from the point of view of the African. He tries to show how the Africans have been mistaken by the British and how they tried to understand what was happening to them.

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ON TRIAL FOR MY COUNTRY.

Manufacturer: Heineman
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Binding: Unknown Binding
ASIN: B0000CN51W

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On Trial for My Country.
Stanlake John Thompson Samkange
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On Trial for My Country: A Novel of Zimbabwe

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On Trial for My Country: A Novel of Zimbabwe

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ASIN: B000GSZT7U

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Snows of Darkover New Authors.......2002-02-20

I liked the Darkover shorts in this book and particulary liked a very short one called A Matter of Perception by Lena Gore.. I have never seen this author before but I very much liked her style.. I would like to see more... I think she has a good grasp of the vagaries of Darkover... I like the way she sort of yanked you back and forth until the very end... Good style..I wish Ms. Bradley had prompted her for more.

Mostly good writing........2000-08-31

This anthology contains stories that are mostly good, if not great, writing. But there is one of them that I must point out is decidedly NOT a canonical Darkover story; Ms. Bradley has always said that she doesn't necessarily consider stories in these anthologies to be canonical, but "Cradle of Lies", by Deborah Wheeler, is several orders of magnitude less canonical than most; in it, Ashara Alton is the chosen successor of Varzil the Good, and still a young and unproven keeper when he dies. This is distinctly NOT what we saw in Bradley's own novel, "Shadow Matrix", and although the story was well-written and interesting, I found the inconsistency distracting.

The rest of the stories are all interesting, of varying quality, but ranging from so-so to excellent; none of them were bad. Also, in her introduction to "Poetic License" by Mercedes Lackey, Bradley indicates that Lackey is her chosen heir to the Darkover series, a relevant and interesting fact now that Bradley is dead. I wonder if this also applies to the "Sword and Sorceress" series? I suppose we'll find out eventually.

Interesting.......2000-04-17

The book was good, though, as with most anthologies, a bit uneven in talent. The stories seemed from different periods of Darkover's history, which could make it difficult to understand if you're not familiar with the world itself. Still it gave multifaceted views on some familiar characters and introduced well-rounded new ones. I can honestly say that there was no bad or boring story in the book, though this would not be a choice place to begin the series.

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Snows of Darkover

Manufacturer: Daw Books
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Binding: Mass Market Paperback
ASIN: B000GRNZ9K

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Foster has expanded Russell's 1953 novella, "Design for Great-Day," to novel length. In it, James Lawson, troubleshooting emissary from an intergalactic federation of advanced and peaceful races, visits an unexplored frontier of space to defuse a full-scale war between two ruthless alien races.

"...intriguing renaissance of a work that otherwise might have been unjustly forgotten."-- Publisher's Weekly

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When a strange starship appears mysteriously on a distant alien world, bearing only a single human and his bee-like extraterrestrial companion, the powerful warlord of that world laughs at the stranger's preposterous demand: End an all-out war with an interstellar rival, or face devastating consequences. But James Lawson, emissary from an intergalactic federation of advanced race, means every word he says, and has the power to back them up--whatever the cost.

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Falls short of the orginal........2001-02-18

I hesitated a long time before buying this book, doubting that it could add anything to the great short story by Eric Frank Russel it was based on. Eventually I decided to buy it anyway because I loved the short story so very much and in years of searching had not been able to get a copy of the original which I had borrowed from a friend.

Though all elements of the orginal story where there, what I feared was proven right, the extension from short story to novel became boring. The lengthening of the story without really adding anything to it made it awkward rather than captivating and in the end I paged to the latter fourth of the book, no longer able to finish it.

The sad thing about it all is that it's not a bad story, just one that does not manage to capture the grandeur of the original. My advice: If you read the orginal story, don't read this one, try to get hold of one of the `flinx' books instead which are far more worthwhile.

if you are wondering whether to get this or not..........2000-07-24

*grin*....well, don't be deluded by the wonderful synonpsis.

i picked this novel, attracted by the bluburb on its back. but it proved to be a disappointment. supposedly, we have a tale of james lawson who is sent to singlehandedly stop an intergalactic war. but the novel turned out to be quite unlike the space sci-fi adventure i was expecting.

the first half of the story is written from a third person viewpoint so i felt very removed from the james lawson character. the next half, an abrupt shift occurs in the story and we start getting to know the characters better.

this seems to me to be a book full of great ideas but poorly written. perhaps the fault of the collaboration.
try this book if you really wish, and with lower expectations, this tale can be better enjoyed.

Avid Sci-Fi fan.......1999-06-19

Riveting from the first page. Top read, Alan Dean Foster at his finest. Read half of the book in one day, couldn't put it down. Will there be a follow up? I hope so.

Remember, it's a Russell, not a Foster book!.......1998-12-17

The title says it all, really. It's definitely not a Foster book; it's an _Eric_Frank_Russell_ book. Russell was a great read back when he was first published, and it's great to see it expanded! Think space-opera-ish when you read this. Also remember that while some of the ideas may seem cliched, odds are that Russell is the one who created them the first time. A very (sardonic is a good word) hero, one man against a bureaucracy.

A true joy to read, but please remember that Alan only added on to Eric's story. If you like Alan's ideas, rather than his style, you'll love it. If you like this, please scour used bookstores for any of Russell's others; Alan Dean Foster and Jack L. Chalker managed to get several reprinted in the 80's. All are great.

Good idea, poor execution........1998-07-25

I have been a avid fan of Foster's older works and bought this book despite the poor reviews posted here. I wish I would have paid attention to them. Try any of Foster's books published before 1995 instead of this one.

Days Like These: Tate Triennial Exhibition of Contemporary British Art 2003

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Judith Nesbitt , and Jonathan Watkins
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Theresa Capuana
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Boffin: A Personal Story of the Early Days of Radar, Radio Astronomy and Quantum Optics

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Excellent story of radar early days.

Boffin: A Personal Story of the Early Days of Radar, Radio Astronomy and Quantum Optics
R. Hanbury Brown
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Excellent story of radar early days........1997-06-02

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Designed to encourage readers to explore, this fascinating primer provides the context needed to understand the place of a building in architectural history, with the author's own drawings and atmospheric photographs from the National Trust illustrating important examples. Both a guide and a compact history in very accessible language, this book will enable anyone interested in Britain's built heritage to see it with new and more knowledgeable eyes. The book covers the following styles: Norman Style, Transition to Gothic, Gothic Cathedral, Medieval Parish Church, Castle and Medieval Manor House, The Medieval House, Tudor Architecture, The Jacobean House, Inigo Jones, 17th-century Mannerism, Sir Christopher Wren, Baroque Style, Palladian Movement, Advent of Town Planning, New Styles and New Materials, Gothic Survival and Revival, Victorian Gothic, from the Forth Bridge to the Millennium Dome, and the early 21st century.

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You'll love Jamie, cause Jamie L-O-V-E-S food!

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Jamie's Dinners: The Essential Family Cookbook

Good, easy and wholesome recipes, but not always a hit with kids

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Jamie's Dinners: The Essential Family Cookbook
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Cooking sensation Jamie Oliver returns with a cookbook designed to delight the entire family! estselling cookbook author Jamie Oliver takes his signature fresh, fun cooking style into new territory by putting his focus on the family. Designed to encourage us to eat healthier meals at home and enjoy our time spent in the kitchen, Jamie's Dinners features over 100 new and simple recipes for easy-to-afford, easy-to-prepare gourmet dinners that will get even the busiest of families back into the kitchen. Jamie's pared-down style and inventive use of fresh, uncomplicated ingredients will ensure that even novice chefs can cook up delicious dinners with confidence and ease using accessible, stylish recipes that the whole family will love, such as Farfalle with Carbonara and Spring Peas and Japanese-Style Saturday Night Steak.

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You'll love Jamie, cause Jamie L-O-V-E-S food!.......2007-03-10

I wasn't sure about getting this cookbook, but WOW is my stomach grateful that I did! Straight off, being that fish and chips are my favorite, I tried his "Fish, Chips and Mushy Peas"...minus the mushy peas...(they scared me a bit, being with mint?!?! and all)...it was deluxe, restaurant-ish, lick-your-fingers-and-enjoy-your-guests-praise-nonstop-throughout-the-whole-meal-GOOD! I tried lots of fish and chips recipes before by hoo-ha chefs, all over-complicated, disappointing messy and not-tasty muck, but this one by Jamie was SIMPLE (3 ingredients for the batter) and tasted like perfection! (p.s-try it with a tartar sauce with mayo, mustard, lemon-juice, pickles, onions and a freshly crushed garlic clove...Y-U-M)

After trying the fish, I had a drive to try out some of the others so I tried his "Roast chicken with lemon and rosemary roast potatoes". Now... I make a great variety of roasted chicken dishes, complicated and simple, all BIG hits, and I really thought there was nothing new in the roasted chicken world, until this!!! Wow! My husband and I gorged the whole dish ALONE while quickly abandoning the fork and knife for our hands, licking our fingers every trip to the mouth! The recipe includes stuffing the chicken with garlic cloves and a pierced boiled lemon oozing it's juice...OH MY...speechless is the word! I recommend to eat this dish alone or with the hubby/wife, because it's too good to share with guests! It's our new favorite chicken roast (p.s-stick with fresh herbs, you'll taste the amazing difference!)

After two amazing triumphs with Jamie, I went on to "The ultimate burger and chips". Had it with the hubby and a friend. This burger should have been on that show Oprah had, where her friend explored the top 50 burgers to eat before you die! B-L-I-S-S! This recipe calls for a pestle and mortar, which I never owned and was weary about, but I got one and I am loving it (bye-bye aggression!)We added fresh avocado slices to the bun, besides Jamie's other recommendations..."druel-icous"! This one makes the "junk food/snack" reputation of the burger vanish and become 100% Meal!

The only danger with Jamie's cookbook is that you can forget about all conventional table conversation period...the eating experience becomes only EATING THE FOOD...AND TALKING ABOUT HOW GOOD IT IS...and having a very sudden urge to be thankful to God for food! (shouldn't that be the correct way anyhow, if you're cooking like you should...or could with Jamie?) This is my idea of an eating-lifestyle one must experience before they die! Life is too short to just eat to fill!

It is so refreshing to come across a chef who does all the normal meals we all know and love, but has a deep-food-loving twist that makes it feel like it's the first time ever eating the meal, and who has such a passion for food that you can taste with every bite! Plus, I gotta hand it to him for sticking to the fresh veggies and herbs as opposed to all the dried, frozen and over processed junk there is widely offered today! Don't be afraid to try out new tastes and new herbs...with Jamie they'll become an inseparable part of your meals that you'll marry with the rest of your dishes too!

Suggested food blessing for Jamie's dishes: "Hallelujah, thank you God for Jamie! Amen."

Easy to follow recipies.......2006-11-11

Great recipies and easy to follow. Good foods to entertain your family and friends!

Jamie's Dinners: The Essential Family Cookbook.......2006-11-04

Jamie Oliver aka "The Naked Chef" is my favorite celebrity chef and former Food TV cooking show host. I learned to cook watching his shows. This cookbook is chock full of recipes for parties and family events. There are 120 recipes beautifully illustrated with color photos and simple instructions. Jamie Oliver makes cooking fun, fast and easy. You don't need to be a pro to have a hearty, healthy meal in minutes. Buy this book! You'll love it.

Good, easy and wholesome recipes, but not always a hit with kids.......2006-10-24

This is my first Jamie Oliver cookbook. His TV shtick never appealed to me, but when I read about his really admirable work at improving school lunches in the UK and providing training for school-leavers at "15," his London restaurant, I decided he merited some support. Besides, we definitely needed to widen our repertoir of home dinners.

I've been very favorably impressed by the book. I've made about seven or eight things out of it now, and all have turned out to be excellent. Unlike some reviewers, I didn't mind the lack of precision in some recipes (I've always relied more on just using a "lug" of olive oil than measuring it, anyway), and I've learned to deal with the occasional editing lapse--if you read the whole recipe before starting (good advice I don't usually follow) you discover the "beaten egg" called for in the Spanish roast chicken isn't actually part of the recipe anyway.

So I recommend this book very highly. I should mention that although there are a number of recipes that the author describes as hits or favorites of his children, we've yet to find recipes in the book that will enchant young and old alike. (I don't rule out that this is only because he prepares them better than I do.) But I'm happy to keep plugging away at it, because literally everything has pleased the old, and that's who's doing the cooking!

Useless cookbook for families.......2006-08-26

We don't all live by farmer's markets or in big cities. Too many ingredients (some hard to find in many places) and too long preparation time for stressed out families. I'm sorry Jamie, but I don't have time when I come home from work to crack open a coconut and shred it for fixing a sallad which, by the way, my family won't like. The amount of fat, especially saturated fat in the recipes is astounding. Fine for once a week, but for everyday? I was very disappointed in this cookbook, I'm sorry to say.

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