Book Description
They Die Strangers, a novella and thirteen short stories, is the first full-length work of the distinguished Yemeni writer Mohammad Abdul-Wali to appear in English. Abdul-Wali died tragically in an aviation accident, and his stories were collected after his death by the translators Abubaker Bagader and Deborah Akers.
Abdul-Wali was born in Ethiopia of Arab Yemeni parents. His stories, filled with nostalgia and the bitterness of exile, deal with the common experiences of Yemenis like himself who are caught between cultures by the displacements of civil war or labor migration. His characters include women left behind, children raised without fathers, and men returning home after years of absence. He explores the human condition through the eyes of the oppressed and disenfranchised and is particularly sympathetic to the plight of women.
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Encapsulating and Real.......2003-11-12
The book's eponymous novella and 13 short stories offer a passionate and ultimately autobiographical evocation of the life lived by many Yemenis as economic exiles abroad or in harsh conditions at home. The author, born in Ethiopia in 1940 to an Ethiopian mother and Yemeni shopkeeper father, was sent to study in Aden at age 14. He died in a plane crash in 1973. His vividly drawn characters grapple with issues arising from cultural displacement, poverty and fear of the unknown in a period of great political and social change in Yemen, yet the book has a wider and continuing resonance. In the novella, a nurse in Addis Ababa asks an Italian doctor shocked at the condition of his mortally ill Yemeni patient, "What else can these people do ... [but] leave their homes, country, family, to chase after a living?" Abdul-Wali's translators do a fine job captur-ing his realistic, efficiently phrased style in this first English publication of his work. APC
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- Yet Another Entertaining Rogues Book!!
- Different and interesting
- Fantastic tale
- Interesting setting and characters
- Pirates, werebeasts, curses, bards, wenches & more
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The Yellow Silk (Forgotten Realms: The Rogues, Book 4)
Don Bassingthwaite
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ASIN: 0786931523
Release Date: 2004-02-03 |
Book Description
The last title in a series of stand-alone adventures about the shadowed life of rogues.
The Yellow Silk is the fourth and final title in the
Forgotten Realms novel series focusing specifically on the iconic character class of the rogue. Each novel in the series is a stand-alone adventure, making this an easy way to get acquainted with the rich
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Customer Reviews:
Yet Another Entertaining Rogues Book!!.......2007-08-17
I agree with most of the reviewers, this is a very entertaining book. However my only disappointment with this book was the reason's behind why the true villian became nasty and evil. It was lame and quite comical. Overall a good read.
Different and interesting.......2007-01-26
Bassingwaithe's style and especially the way he handles dialogues are real refreshment on the FR novel scene. The dialogues are colorful and witty, and the author does not suppress his obviously great sense of humor. Usually, the humor in FR novels is limited to one comic relief character (a dwarf more often than not), and it lacks the spark. In this book, every single character can draw a chuckle or two. The characters (almost every single one of them) are different and memorable. They have their share of flaws and merits, and they are far from being overly powerful, as we often see in FR novels. The author does a great job of describing the xenophobic people of Altumbel, as well as the architecture and climate of the setting. The plot is pretty simple, but still strong and interesting. The book is intense throughout its course and you flip page after page without even noticing. It is a small story of a small man, and does not involve armies, dragons and such things.
On the downside, I really didn't like the way author handled the culmination. I expected something different from such an unusual novel. Otherwise, I have no more complaints.
Since this is the last book from the "Rogues" series I'm reviewing, I'm going to take a second to reflect on the series as a whole. I'm a bit disappointed, to be sincere. I really expected more of books that deal with maybe the most interesting of life-styles: the one of a rogue (be it an entertainer, thief, spoiled brat or a bard). Mathematically, the series get an overall score of 2.75, which is slightly below average. It features two very good books (Alabaster Staff and Yellow Silk), a pretty boring one (Black Bouquet) and a disastrous one (The Crimson Gold). It seems that less experienced FR writers (Bolme and Bassingwaithe) did a better job than their senior counterparts. Maybe it is time for a change at Wizards of the Coast publishing.
Fantastic tale.......2006-04-29
Like one of the reviewers here, I must applaud the author of this book for giving creedance to an oft-overlooked class in D&D literature: The Bard. Tychoben Arisaeen is as unlikely a hero as ever, described as a short hairy singer, but his gifts for music and mirth, as well as getting into trouble, kept this reader highly entertained.
The author, Don Bassingthwaite, excels in his bardic abilities as well, because I could almost hear the music in this novel. And the magic behind it? Magnificent!
The story takes place in the Port City of Spandeliyon in Altumbel, but don't let the charming name fool you. In the winter, this port is dark and cold and full of villains you wouldn't want to meet in a down-trodden tavern, much less an alleyway!
But the heroes are warm and engaging and I found myself caring for them quite easily. Tycho has an excellent everyman quality mixed with charm, a rapier wit and a good heart. His mentor, the once great Veseene "the Lark", is a wise and wily old bird whom anyone would love to have as an honored grandmother. Li Chieng, a fighter from Shou Lung makes Tycho an unlikely partner, but his story is full of the secrets of a young man trying to regain his family honor. And the luscious Laera, a rich young woman with aspirations of bardhood is a welcome addition.
On the other side of the fence are the villains, and boy, are they nasty! I was reluctant at first to mentally accept a halfling as the main master of villainy, but the retired one-eyed pirate named Brin is WICKED. As one reviewer put it, he's very Napoleonic, and the fact that he can control and frighten a world of "big people" certainly says something. He is a terror.
I don't want to give away the other villains because that would spoil this finely woven tale which had me hanging on every word. Buy it! Read it! And enjoy!
Interesting setting and characters.......2005-08-15
This is the fourth and final (I believe) book in the series of stand alone novels featureing the Rogues in the Forgotten Realms.
The thing I enjoyed most about this book int he main character is vastly different from that of most fantasy books. The story is also something that hasn't been rehashed a hundred times either. It's something new.
Overall this is a very good continuation of the Rogue series and well worth the read.
Pirates, werebeasts, curses, bards, wenches & more.......2005-04-25
A one eyed, patch wearing, Halfling gang boss. As an unlikely bad guy as Scrappy Doo but it was still fun to dislike this wicked Napoleon.
The main charter seemed to be typical of the series, the unlucky non-hero thrown into the heroic situation; usually to save a loved one or the girl. In this case, our hero might not save the day and the girl is a little scorned.
A fun read with the required big battle with plenty of swordplay and magic at the end. Everything you should expect from a Rogue.
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In the tradition of The Best American Erotica series comes Yellow Silk II.The new volume in the popular Yellow Silk series features some of the best literary erotic stories and poems by international writers. This collection is filled with lush stories about the most basicbut most complexhuman act: sex. The volume consists of never-before published materials as well as stories that have appeared in small literary magazines and books.
Customer Reviews:
Enchanting.......2001-04-17
The book was amazing. Sexual, sensual, a piece of the ordinary world lightly laced with an edge of erotica that it lets the reader peek into their own dreams, feelings, fantasies; i loved this book. Reading it feels like an art form in itself.
Erotic and smart.......2000-08-04
There are some lovely stories in here by Amy Bloom and others. Very touching, lightly sexy, and a good read.
tres disappoint.......2000-07-11
A few good poems and stories, the rest just mediocre. Bought for the name, I am unhappy and will not even pass it on to a friend.
Disappointing, not at all erotic.......2000-07-09
It looks so pretty and contains so little of worth. A couple of dull pieces by the editor, some unintelligible ones by others, and a few bright lights by the likes of Amy Bloom and Jane Hirshfeld. Not worth the read.
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A compendium of superb erotic literature and artwork for men and women, Yellow Silk is an unabashedly joyful celebration of human sexuality in all its delightful diversity.
Yellow Silk: Journal of the Erotic Arts was founded in 1981 on the belief that the erotic should play a more visible role in American arts and letters. Drawn from this award-winning publication, the wide variety of short stories, poems, and artwork in this book manages to be both subtle and explicit, with writing ranging from earthy and humorous to tender and thoughtful. Yellow Silk is guided by the editorial policy of "all persuasions, no brutality." In Yellow Silk the erotic is heralded as a loving form of expression, which treats both men and women with dignity, respect, and affection. The result is a quality collection with work by such writers as William Kotzwinkle, Marge Piercy, Gary Soto, Jane Underwood, Marilyn Hacker, and Robert Silverberg.
Complete with black-and-white artwork throughout, Yellow Silk_will appeal to countless readers seeking an erotic alternative.
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Interesting.......2007-08-11
I made this purchase because a female friend suggested that the best pornography is written by women, and cited this item as an example.
Some pieces in the collection are very sweet, but to a male eye there is an overdose of sentimentality. As a window for men into female lust the book is invaluable. But of course we await the ladies reviews.
Sensuous Reward After A Hard Day.......2000-09-21
This book was given to me by a friend with the promise that it was "saucy." There are writings in here that made me blush and others that made me sigh and others that made me almost cry. All of them were indeed saucy. It was like giving myself a mental message. I highly recommend it to anyone who is looking to bring some sensuality into their daily lives.
Great collection of erotic poetry and short stories!.......1995-11-23
I especially enjoyed the poetry and many of the stories. This is real quality literature that evokes great feelings. This is a must for anyone that enjoys erotic literature
Book Description
For readers looking for a nonexploitative celebration of human sexuality, this sequel to
Yellow Silk: Erotic Arts and Letters features 17 short stories, including works by Angela Carter and Bharati Mukherjee and poems by Galway Kinnel, Sharon Olds, Marge Piercy, Jane Hirschfield, David Mamet, Ntozake Shange, and Louise Erdrich.
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Erotic Literature & Art Photos For Adults.......2001-05-16
This is an exceptional collection of serious erotica. The selected pieces gathered for this compilation offer something for every adult. I particularly liked "House Spirits" by Stephen Minot, a tempting look at a 3-some living on an abandoned farm. The story sneaks up on you. The art photos were enjoyable. I liked the cover photo so much I used it as a theme for a series of oil paintings I'm still working on. Anyone interested in adult erotica will enjoy this book.
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Great erotica.......2000-04-04
Lily Pond really set the stage for the blooming market of solid literary erotica in America. The Yellow Silk anthologies are stunningly original and years before their time. I love the opening story of Seven Hundred Kisses--a man takes care of a woman's varied and complicated farm menagerie while she's away on a business trip. It's not graphic (though many stories and poems in this anthology are) but it exemplifies how love makes us grow and change in ways we never expected. These stories and poems are quirky, hot, and well-written. Pond has a keen sense of the adventurous and the genuine and this book is well worth the price of admission.
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Adventure on the Old Silk Road: From Venice to the Yellow Sea
John Pilkington
Manufacturer: Century Hutchinson
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Binding: Hardcover
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Book of Eros, The: Arts and Letters from Yellow Silk
Lily Pond
Manufacturer: Three Rivers Press
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Release Date: 1996-06-03 |
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For readers looking for a nonexploitative celebration of human sexuality, this sequel to
Yellow Silk: Erotic Arts and Letters features 17 short stories, including works by Angela Carter and Bharati Mukherjee and poems by Galway Kinnel, Sharon Olds, Marge Piercy, Jane Hirschfield, David Mamet, Ntozake Shange, and Louise Erdrich.
From the Hardcover edition.
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- War in Vietnam - not pretty, but necessary
- I did not think we were in Thailand 1974
- I can definitely see this book as movie
- Fascinating insight
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Tales of the Yellow Silk
Derek Hart
Manufacturer: Writers Club Press
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Binding: Paperback
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The story's main character, James Kendle, is a sergeant in the US Army. Kendle's first assignment after completing Ranger School at Fort Benning is command of a Long Range Recon Patrol based in Lopburi, Thailand. The story begins with Kendle's arrival in Thailand and assignment to Team Delta.
The first task that Delta Team is to undertake is a routine patrol along the Burmese border. The patrol is patched with a few tense moments, but is otherwise unproductive from a military standpoint. Delta Team returns from the field to find that Military Assistance Command, Thailand needs all Special Forces units closer to the border of Cambodia.
Ironically, Delta's first assignment after moving to U Taphao Airbase, is honor guard duty at the Royal Palace of King Bhumipol. Here Kendle meets Princess Mai Yop Dui, and falls deeply in love. Their attraction is instantaneous, but the relationship is difficult for both of them to pursue. As US military influence in the region declines, the political situation in Cambodia and Vietnam worsens. With this, Kendle's Team is sent on increasingly difficult and riskier missions. Kendle and Mai see each other as often as possible, but with decreasing frequency.
Kendle soon comes to learn that the US State Department and the Thai Monarchy have discovered his relationship with the princess. Forbidden to pursue it any further, Kendle is given one last opportunity to see Mai if he and his team will conduct a deep insertion into Cambodia to escort out a high level CIA operative. He and his team agree.
The mission goes horribly wrong - the helicopter carrying Delta Team is shot down by a Khmer Rouge patrol. Two of Kendle's teammates are killed, and Kendle himself is badly injured, but a trailing helicopter picks up the remaining men. Kendle and his men are taken to the US military hospital in Bangkok, where Kendle spends several weeks in recovery.
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War in Vietnam - not pretty, but necessary.......2006-08-07
Sergeant Kendle is a believable Army Ranger, tough but humane.
He has no trouble in leading his Delta Team into a tense patrol
battle, and likewise has no trouble in having an attraction to
Princess Mai Yop Dui. Unfortunately, he is wounded in an attempt
to escort out a valuable CIA operative, and several of his Team
members are killed. He winds up in the US hospital in Bangkok,
and from there the story moves on, and in gripping detail.
I did not think we were in Thailand 1974.......2006-08-05
If it were not a "true" novel, I would believe this to be a work of marvelous fiction. Yes there is a love story that developed in the middle of war, it happens. But for it to happen to a Sgt and a princess! That story alone was a good read but the soldiers story, the tens of thousands of "clicks" along the paths, the scenery described and the life and death struggles that ensued created a very good read. Keep it up and thank you for your service. I could see the truth in the "novel".
I can definitely see this book as movie.......2006-07-26
I was intrigued by this book.
The theme definitely renders forbidden love, never-ending action, and everlasting memories.
Fascinating insight.......2002-07-09
I thought this book was FASCINATING! It really makes you wonder what the government is/was/will do to protect its interests, and how much has happenned that we'll never know about. I think it would make a great "indie" film someday.
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Very Creative.......2000-05-22
Warstrider:Rebellion is quite possibly one of the most creatively handled work of science fiction that I have ever read. Full of details about machines and computers and aliens that add to it's depth. If you are looking for a creative book, read this one and it's prequel, Warstrider.
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This book is a refreshing, experientially based and enrichng contribution of American women to Buddhism in the West.--Thubten Chodron, author
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Fine discussion of "The Monastic Experience" and more.......2005-03-30
This book originated at a California retreat in 8/89. It consists of essays by individual American women Buddhists as well as some discussions amongst them, including some basic Buddhist principles and personal insights: p. 57: Tsering Everest: "As we mature in our practice, we gradually stop attempting to separate mediation and real life. Eventually, we find that there is no difference between the two" and p. 59: Eko Susan Noble [Shingon priest]: "In a spirit of openness and inclusiveness, we can dispel all the ordinary value judgments that constantly propel the wheel of samsara. We become empowered by our diversity." But it also addresses sensitive feminist points: p. 53: Jacqueline Mandell: "If the word for `woman' means `lesser birth' and this word has been used for thousands of years, it has an effect on people. We need to dispel the myth that being a woman is a lower birth, not only on a societal level, but also on levels we have unconsciously internalized" and p. 129: Eko Susan Noble [Shingon priest]: "It is an open secret that it was actually women who first brought Buddhism to Japan." But, IMHO, the best part is the discussion amongst the contributors in "Chapter 12. The Monastic Experience," especially the comments of concerning changes in Buddhism: p. 129: Eko Susan Noble [Shingon priest]: "The Buddha made a statement that some of the minor precepts could be changed and certainly in Japan there have been some very radical changes...Tendai Master Saicho...felt that adherence to the full 250 precepts codified in India was inappropriate for the Japanese people" and p. 137: Bhikshuni Nora Kunli Shih: "Here in the West, the Buddhist traditions that are transmitted to us are more or less spliced together with Eastern culture...In my experience, the Asian acceptance of hierarchy is quite different from what many Western women are prepared to handle. I sometimes seriously question seriously whether this is really what the Buddha's teachings are all about...For me to prove that I am as capable as a man serves no purpose, for a man is not something that I want to be...Many useful Western ideas are not accepted simply because they are not a part of tradition and don't fit the structure...Thus it is important to consider what is of intrinsic value in the Buddha's teachings and how the teachings address the problems of today, here and now." This chapter alone is worth the read, raising its contribution to the future of Buddhism.
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