Book Description
Delicate tales reveal the flow of life in the modern Japanese family, the accidental pleasures and the unexplained misfortunes. Shono's unique "snapshot" technique?the layering of commonplace events, images, and conversations?is like haiku poetry crossed with an Ozu-style film drama.
Customer Reviews:
A fantastic look into the human experience........1999-04-27
Nothing can be said or written about life but this book certainly comes close. Not only it captured the reader realization of the subtle life we might experience, this book will make you think about what important to one's life.
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- reminiscences of village life
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Still Glides the Stream
Flora Thompson
Manufacturer: Oxford Univ Pr
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Binding: Hardcover
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ASIN: 0192174142 |
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reminiscences of village life.......2006-08-26
If you enjoyed "Cider With Rosie" by Laurie Lee, you are sure to also like "Lark Rise to Candleford" and "Still Glides the Stream" by Flora Thompson. These three books are all gentle, loving, and humorous recollections of childhoods spent in English villages. I first read "Lark Rise to Candlford" in Junior High. I have read it again almost every year, because it is one of my favorite books, full of the author's appreciation of the out-of-doors and agricultural ways, but I did not know Flora Thompson had written another book. When I received "Still Glides the Stream" in the mail, I was delighted to find that it exactly matches my illustrated "Cider With Rosie" and "Lark Rise to Candleford". All three books have similar covers and feature cut-outs of dried leaves, flowers, and insects, and paintings and sketches of farm and small-town life. In "Still Glides the Stream", Charity Finch, a retired schoolteacher, returns to the village of her childhood after the end of WWII. She remembers what life was like in "Restharrow", a made-up village in Oxfordshire. She has many warm memories of the unique characters and traditions which began disappearing after WWI and even more so after WWII. If you have an affection for old days and old ways, you are sure to find this is a charming, lovely and interesting book.
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Still Dancing With Love: More Stories of Life With Meher Baba
Margaret Craske
Manufacturer: Sheriar Foundation
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Binding: Paperback
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ASIN: 0913078646 |
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- Pushes literary boundaries
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Still Life With Fish: And Other Stories
Laurence Klinger
Manufacturer: Xlibris Corporation
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Binding: Paperback
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ASIN: 1401031838 |
Customer Reviews:
Pushes literary boundaries.......2002-10-06
Still Life With Fish And Other Stories is a highly recommended anthology of stories by Laurence Klinger that toy with the boundaries of reality with chilling and transcendental effects. From office clerks who use archery to alleviate the tedium of their dreary lives, to a fig tree at the center of the Universe that is the site of traded fantasies, to a prostitute who is offered great wealth to expose her naked soul, Still Life With Fish And Other Stories pushes literary boundaries to give the reader new and unusual ways of looking at this old world and we struggling creatures who populate it.
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- wonderfully loopy and self-aware micky-take of its own genre
- Wasn't a fave but still good.
- Funny without being stupid, exciting, irrevrant, priceless..
- A Look Into the Future.
- The Best Is Yet To Be
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From Eroica with Love - Volume 5 (From Eroica With Love (Graphic Novels))
Yasuko Aoike
Manufacturer: CMX
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ASIN: 1401205224 |
Customer Reviews:
wonderfully loopy and self-aware micky-take of its own genre.......2006-05-21
I first encountered "From Eroica With Love" in a fan-produced English translation published in fanzine format some years back. I was bowled over by the series, which I can only describe as a wonderfully loopy and self-aware micky-take of its own genre. I was delighted to hear that CMX have taken on the job of providing an official English translation for the series. They've done a very nice job of it, with excellent reproduction of the original artwork, and what I'm told is a faithful translation from the original Japanese text.
This first volume serves mainly to introduce the various characters, but it contains some very entertaining stories. It isn't quite typical of the series as a whole, as it initially appears that three superpowered teenagers are amongst the main characters. In fact, they exist mostly to introduce Dorian Red Gloria, Earl of Gloria. He's a very, very wealthy aristocrat who collects beautiful things, and his hobby is stealing art treasures. He's also very beautiful himself, very, very queer, very, very flamboyant, and has an entourage of equally beautiful and gay young men.
The three teenagers disappear by the end of volume 1 and never return, which is good because they're a lot less interesting than the other primary ongoing character, who doesn't appear until part way through the book. Major Klaus Heinz von dem Eberbach is also a wealthy aristocrat. However, if he's queer, he's so far back in the closet he's in danger of running into a lamppost, he's a top Nato agent, he has no sense of humour, and he has no time for degenerates. Pity his path keeps crossing with Dorian, who is all the things he despises. Unfortunately for Klaus, Dorian is also brave, clever, resourceful, and a number of other things he admires and didn't expect to find in a degenerate. The feeling's mutual - Klaus is a good many things that Dorian despises, but he's brave, clever, resourceful... and decidedly pretty...
However loopy the plots may get, they're believable while you're reading them, and there's some fine and very funny story-telling. The characters are flawed but always sympathetic. The art is utterly gorgeous. The first story in this book is a bit tedious in places, but it's the setup story and worth going through so that you have the background. Even if you're not really into the "pretty young men" genre of manga, this one's worth a look.
Wasn't a fave but still good........2005-05-22
I didn't really enjoy this Manga Series though I bought it. It was sweet and funny but didn't float my boat. The art is one thing that always throws me off - and believe me if your the same don't go for this book. The main character looks to much like a chick for my liking but still he always seems to prove he is male. The only 'older' Shonen Ai - Yaoi Manga I go for is Kizuna. Trust me, go for Kizuna. But it's totally your decision.
Funny without being stupid, exciting, irrevrant, priceless.........2005-04-08
FROM EROICA WITH LOVE is a wonderful series. It manages to be witty and exciting, intriguing, with an intelligent storyline that doesn't take itself too seriously but is never quite idiotic--more like irrevrant and carefree..rather like the main character!
The series chronicles the wild adventures of gay British aristocrat Dorian Red, Earl of Gloria aka the daring art theif Eroica (after Beethoven's symphony) and his frequent clashes with NATO intelligence officer Major Klaus Heinz von dem Eberbach, a strict (but handsome) German man, who is Lord Gloria's exact opposite. Their encounters are fraught with sexual tension and terribly entertaining.
This is a lengthy series still continuing in Japan (now at issue 31, with several other works by the same author tying into the EROICA universe..)but the stories always seem so fresh and vibrant. CMX's translation, thank goodness, is superbly done. Old fans of EROICA who have been reading the Japanese editions for decades, or new fans, will have nothing to complain about, so far at least...now let us all hope CMX continues to translate all 31 books and maybe some of the related series by Aoike Yasuko as well...
BUY THIS BOOK. It has come to the point where I can no longer afford to buy manga and anime like I used to. The one series I will continue to save my pennies for is THIS one. It's a classic and it's a pure delight from start to finish. This is the perspective of a young woman, so perhaps not every one will agree, but for me FROM EROICA WITH LOVE is the best Japanese manga of all time, and one that will ALWAYS have a special place in my bookshelf.
I adore the Earl's lively personality, that seems to shine off every page with a life of its own, the illustrations of famous European buildings, the references to Western art and the historical aspect (the Cold War is the backdrop to the series). Unlike a lot of manga, the story is dense and verbose and it takes a while to read through it, unlike the usual 15 minutes it takes to skim quite a few modern titles, this one leaves you feeling satisified! You get your money's worth.
A Look Into the Future........2005-03-09
Without really giving anything away, here's what you can expect from this series..... There will be at LEAST 32 books, I'm waiting for 33 to come out in Japan this year. The art style, if you have a sharp eye, will keep changing a bit here & there & be significantly different by book 20. They gradually get away from the tall skinny femme look of the early 80s & grow shorter, buffer, & the clothes become more boring or hillarious, the backgrounds become beautifully/excrutiatingly detailed. Yasuko-sensei has a really unique & destinguishable character design that hold partially onto the original 70's design but can't be mistaken for anyone elses. Character wise, James gives up on Dorian in persuit of money & becomes cheaper than ever before, Dorian's hopes of romance become a long sad joke that can lead to some really funny let's-embarass-Klaus moments, more bad crossdressing, & a hillarious American Maxwell-Smart-ish agent will really make things get funny. It still has lots of flirting every other-other book, but it's more of an adventure that bounces back & forth between serious & hillarious. Personally, I miss her 70's shoujo style, really HATE the CMX covers, & there have been some blatant translation errors; for instance on page 10, "He's one for us older gals" should have been "I hope he's into older men."
The Best Is Yet To Be.......2004-12-09
Hey, I thought I might have to write the first review of "Eroica", but I see Sharon Q's already done a fine job. So I'll just add a few cents' worth here and there...
First, like all the CMX manga published so far, this is physically a handsome piece of work: the gorgeous 70s-style artwork in particular is well reproduced. The translation isn't bad either, with none of the grammatical howlers, proofreading errors and just plain lapses in tone that Tokyopop is all too prone to nowadays. (I especially love that everyone keeps on saying "bloody" to emphasise that they're Brits - well, European anyhow).
However, like Sharon Q, I can't give this first volume more than 3 stars, mainly on account of the story. "Eroica" has been a cult in Japan and (through fan translations) in the West for decades now, yet it had a surprisingly wobbly beginning. The opening chapter introduces us to Dorian, Earl of Gloria, through the eyes of three teenagers who, for no very good reason, have acquired super-powers. Aoike also includes a would-be comic Japanese detective, Inspector Bannai, whose deeply unfunny antics are enough to discourage any reader. Add little touches such as the characters taking a detour through another of her manga, and you do start to wonder about Japanese female taste (this is a shoujo manga, if all those floating flowers and big starry eyes hadn't told you already). Things improve, however, when the sardonic, sexy and terminally repressed Major Klaus Heinz von dem Eberbach strides into the second chapter. Two of the annoying magical teens, and Bannai, promptly disappear from the story for good. Pretty-boy Caesar Gabriel, who at one point looked like becoming Dorian's love interest, hangs on into chapter three, then retires to bed with a headache and is never heard from again. The very last page of this final episode shows us the pattern of almost all the stories to come: Klaus and Dorian, after a series of intricate manoeuvres which have brought each of them to exactly the same point, delicately balanced against each other and waiting to begin the game - or is it a courtship dance? - all over again.
My only other gripe is to wish that CMX had followed Del Rey's lead and splashed out a little money on an introductory essay. After all, "Eroica" began appearing in 1976 - not many new readers will understand that Dorian himself was modelled on Robert Plant, the lead singer of Led Zeppelin, and that his sidekicks Bonham and the penny-pinching Mr James are caricatures of other band members. The political and social background, too, contemporary when Aoike used it, has receded into history: the Cold War, Bonn as the capital of West Germany, the fall of the Shah of Iran, Russia's invasion of Afghanistan and the resulting boycott of the 1980 Moscow Olympics, are half-forgotten now. But "Eroica's" fun, frivolity and romance have survived... starting in volume 2!
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- Two novels: one self-indulgent, one near-classic
- Two Tales from the Sea--in the classic SF mode.
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The Ghost from the Grand Banks and the Deep Range
Arthur C. Clarke
Manufacturer: Aspect
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Binding: Paperback
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ASIN: 0446677957 |
Book Description
The Ghost from the Grand Banks: A hundred years after the disaster, two powerful geniuses compete to turn fantasy into factby raising the Titanic. As these two fatal obsessions rage, the Titanic may again become a deathtrap. The Deep Range: In the aftermath of a Martian disaster, space is denied to traumatized astronaut Walter Franklin. His new life as a submarine warden proves to be as treacherous.
Customer Reviews:
Two novels: one self-indulgent, one near-classic.......2002-02-02
The Ghost from the Grand Banks: I'd never heard of this novel before finding it at the library, and I quickly found out why. It's a rather self-indulgent outing by the master, spending more time demonstrating his erudition than furthering the rather thin plot, which involves raising the Titanic. He has some successful predictions in here (the Y2K problem, though he misjudges both its impact and solutions), and some unsuccessful ones (the Mandelbrot set as a fashion object). All in all, this is an uncharacteristically forgettable outing.
The Deep Range: Now this is more like it. The first sentence - "There was a killer loose on the range" - grabbed me, bringing me back to the days when I first read this book as I was just getting into science fiction. Here we have a future world where food is becoming scarcer, and whales and plankton must be harvested to feed the teeming millions. Into this comes Franklin, a traumatized astronaut looking for a new career. We cover the problems he encounters, both personally and professionally, concluding with the moral one of eating whales at all.
Still something of a rambling tale, but it's out of the classic days of sf, and it brought back fond memories for me, and I enjoyed it, regardless.
Two Tales from the Sea--in the classic SF mode........2001-09-03
THE GHOST FROM THE GRAND BANKS was written more than a decade ago, telling a tale of an attempt to raise the Titanic in the early 21st century. It was only a few years later that James Cameron's TITANIC caused enough stir in interest for the old ship's future fate that such attempts to raise the old tin pot now don't seem so outlandish at all. This novel, written in typical Clarkean style, is filled with science and technology fitted to a spare and efficient fromework of a plot. Diversions into the world of mathematics via the 'Mandelbrot set' makes for a fascinating counterpoint to the main story.
In 1957, the year the Space Age began, ACC penned THE DEEP RANGE--about near-future undersea farming and exploration of Earth's "inner space." The author's love of the sea and it's creatures was prominently shown in this evocative novel. In the decades since it was published, the world has undergone a true revolution in attitude toward marine mammals and their habitats. Whale song has been studied, protective covenants established to preserve endangered species, and exploration of the seas continues. A classic tale that sometimes rankles the contemporary mindset, but exposing all kinds of future possibilities.
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Book Description
The easiest diet going is now even easier--and tastier. Off to an explosive start, The G.I. Diet quickly landed on New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestseller lists, and required five quick printings (for a total of 190,000 copies) to keep pace with demand after national publicity discovered the "Canadian miracle diet" (Woman's World). Now, continuing to build on the nutritional wisdom of the glycemic index, Rick Gallop follows up with the essential companion--a cookbook and strategy guide for living the G.I. Diet.
Organized around the simple, intuitive principle of green-, yellow-, and red-light foods--if you can follow a traffic light, you can follow this diet--Living the G.I. Diet gets right into the kitchen with 135 dishes that are as easy to prepare as they are unrecognizable as diet food. Grilled Pesto Salmon with Asparagus. Beef and Eggplant Chili. Garlic Shrimp Pasta. Thai Chicken Curry. Pork Tenderloin with Grainy Mustard and Chive Crust. Cinnamon French Toast. Florentine Frittata. And desserts: Baked Chocolate Mousse, Basmati Rice Pudding, Pecan Brownies--that's right, brownies.
In addition, the book spells out how to lose weight (Phase I) and maintain weight loss (Phase II); how to make G.I. eating a family affair; navigating holidays, restaurants, vacation eating; and exploring the psychological and emotional aspects of food and food cravings--everything you need to stay on this proven track.
Customer Reviews:
Low Glycemic Recipes.......2007-10-02
This book of recipes is a wonderful addition to "The G.I. Diet Express" and I highly recommend both books for a healthier lifestyle.
Losing Weight Sensibly.......2007-07-30
This book is a continuation from his first one, which was also very informative. He includes many recipes, which are easy and good, and a menu for a 2 week period to get you going. I recommend this book for anyone trying to lose weight in a practical way.
How to use Glycemic Index right!.......2007-06-27
I liked not only the information in the book, but the simple, easy-to-follow way it is presented. It gives specific information that is available in detail or at a glance. This is the best book about glycemic index that I've found!
Great advice and recipes for the GI index.......2007-03-17
Even if you already are familar with the gi diet, this book explains the information very well,includes good motivational tips,and includes several charts with recommended foods.It has a LOT of very good,easy recipes,from appetizers to desserts (Yes,desserts! They are tasty but low gi! )I'm glad that I ordered this book, and I recommend it.
70 pounds and counting..........2007-02-20
This diet has really worked for me and I want to add some of my observations. There are some pretty comprehensive reviews on here already so I will not summarize anything from the book to minimize repetition.
Stats on me: I started in May of 05 and lost 5 pounds a week for the first four weeks. I only lost so much because I was well over 200lb (as a 5'5'' female). After that it was more gradual with plateaus and minor ups and downs. I have gone periods were I was only following it 50% faithfully and did not gain the weight back. I am moderately active: gym two to three times a week (usually for an hour water aerobics class) and I do not have a car so I walk everywhere.
Diet Pro's:
- Its Healthy. No doctor would be concerned if his/her patient ate veggies and balanced whole grains and lean proteins. Worst-case scenario: you try it and don't loose weight, but you will not have hurt your metabolism or raised your cholesterol in doing so.
- Its Not a Gimmick. This is not based on "eat all the bacon and cheese you want" or some other counter-intuitive nonsense. Its principals are in line with what is known and widely accepted in medical science.
- Cuts Cravings and is designed to keep your belly full. With three meals and three snacks a day of slowly digested food I am not hungry. Additionally, keeping my blood sugar stable stopped the need to binge eat.
- Not dogmatic. Ever read a diet book where you feel like the author is practically trying to convert you to a religion? Gallop certainly believes in this diet and he makes no mention that it might not work for every person (see con below), however he spends most of his time laying out simple science and practical guidelines. He even says your goal should be to follow it 90% of the time. If you have a cookie, big deal, the worst thing that can happen is it will take slightly longer to lose some weight.
Diet Con's:
- Unfortunately, as with all diets, this will work great for some people and not for others. Its more likely to work for you if you:
o Tend to carry your fat in the belly. i.e. "apple," "barrel," or "cone" shaped for women, or a guy with a "beer belly"
o Have major cravings for carbs - perhaps even binge eat on things like pastries, candy, pasta and bread.
o Have been diagnosed with insulin resistance, pre-diabetes, or even type II diabetes
-The recipes can be bland - more from the author not being a chef, not the principals of the diet, so if you are a practiced cook you can make alterations for flavor and texture that stay true to the diet. The book encourages you to go the author's website where there are recipes submitted by readers available for free and they are quite good.
-You will have to cook. I have been on this diet for nearly two years and like to cook, so its been great for me.
Customer Reviews:
Required reading for many different professions and people.......1999-10-14
So many people can benefit from this book: nutritionists, nurses, physical therapists, sports medicine, environmental sciences, etc. I only wish the media would present such informatiion as clearly to the public as this book does.
This book is a readable summary of a technical issue........1999-06-14
The authors of this book have taken what is surely a very complex issue and made it both readable and informative. They cover all or most of the issues concerning both tap and bottled water and allow the reader to make up his or her mind about which course to follow. I particularly appreciated the history of drinking water going back to Biblical and Talmudic times. I think anyone who drinks water would benefit from this book.
Product Description
Set of 2 Books By Rick Gallop - The G.I. (Glycemic Index) Diet, Living the G.I. Diet.
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- Streets Of Laredo : A Novel
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- Tales Of A Traveler With Selections From The Sketch Book
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- The Education of Arnold Hitler
- The Essence of the Thing: A Novel
- The Fearless Man: A Novel of Vietnam
- The Green Snake and the Beautiful Lily
- The Guiltless
- The Iron Tracks: A novel
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