A Cowrie of Hope (African Writers Series)

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"These were the nineties," reflects the narrator of A Cowrie of Hope, and for the young widow Nasula they are years of relentless economic hardship and privation. She dreams of a better life for her beautiful daughter, Sula, free from poverty and independent of marriage. But when Nasula finds herself unable to pay for Sula's education, her hopes seem to have been extinguished - until a friend advised her to go to Lusaka and sell her last sack of highly sought-after Mbala beans. Nasula makes the journey, but in the city she finds herself exposed to new, and predatory, dangers.

In A Cowrie of Hope Binwell Sinyangwe captures the rhythms of a people whose poverty has not diminished their dignity, where hope can only be accompanied by small acts of courage, and where friendship has not lost its value.

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Zambian Novella Provides Plenty To Talk About.......2005-01-30

This may be the perfect book for teaching teenage students about modern Africa: it's short, the prose is simple and easy to follow, and it touches upon enough themes to fuel plenty of discussion. Set in Zambia in the 1990s, the story itself is simple enough-a single mother with no living family struggles to provide for her 14-year-old daughter in a small village. The daughter has worked hard at her schooling and has qualified to continue at secondary school-if the mother can find the money to send her. The mother's life has been one long series of disappointments and hardship, and the only remaining hope in her life is her daughter (the titular "cowrie of hope"). The story follows the mother, as she visits her dead husband's family, who stole her inheritance, in an effort to get the school money. When this doesn't pan out, her last chance is to take a bag of scarce mbala beans to Lusaka, and sell them at the market there. Of course, the big city holds lots of dangers which the mother must navigate. The characters are all rather one dimensional, either warm and beneficent, or sly and bad.

Thematically, the book is heavily focused on gender. The mother sees education as her daughter's only way to remain independent and self-reliant, hence her zeal to get the school fees. The role of family hierarchies and politics is explored, and the effects of the AIDSs explosion is touched upon. Other themes include the urban/rural schism, the fluctuation of African economies, and the problem of corruption. Corruption features prominently in the resolution of the story, and the book's one flaw is how it handles this. The moral of the story is that if you are persistent in the face of adversity, you will find good people in powerful positions who will grant justice. The problem is that in many parts of Africa, corruption is utterly endemic and starts at the top. So while the story is heart-warming hopeful one, it's best treated as a more myth than documentary.

A story of touching courage and hope.......2004-04-19

This is a book I discovered on a visit to an African bookshop and read out of curiosity.

The story is about a woman and her daughter who are both destitute after the death of the husband and the lack of any family support due to the vagaries of African family politics. The story centres on the woman's quest to get her daughter educated as this is all that she has left to bequeath to her. Her quest takes her to her in-laws and finally to trying to sell some goods at the market in town to raise the money for school fees and a uniform. Her naivety coupled with her determination makes you empathise with her and the words of the author told against a backdrop of poverty, disease and illiteracy add poignancy and charm to the story. The book is not long but at the end it fills you with hope and leaves you wanting more. I fully recommend this book to anyone who wishes to have an insight into the mind of a typical African woman.

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A Poet's View of a Dying Way of Life.......2001-07-28

NIGHT FALLS ON ARDNAMURCHAN is hard to categorize--part musing, part straight biography, but with a sizable (and enjoyable) amount of autobiography thrown in as well. Publishing companies usually shy away from manuscripts that are hard for them to pigeonhole, but I guess Penguin just HAD to publish this one. It's that good.

Maclean, a poet by trade, brings his formidable powers of observation to bear on the scenery and lifestyle of the crofting community of Sanna on the Ardnamurchan Penninsula is the Western Highlands, the home of his crofter parents. Through inference and empathy, he delineates a hard way of life that was not without its own built-in rewards. He contrasts it with the easier life of those in suburb and city, never sentimentalizing the earlier way of living, but leaving us to draw the conclusion of which was the more satisfying way to spend one's days.

Maclean is intelligent and his prose is thought-provoking on nearly every page. He is occasionally exasperating and always highly opinionated--an individualist sometimes rugged, but more often all-too-humanly vulnerable. He is even at times a downright curmudgeon. But he is always a poet. This is a book to savor, to share, and to keep.

In Northern Twilight (Exalted)
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Epic indeed...

In Northern Twilight, A great book. Recommended!!!

The struggle against the corrupt regime continues
In Northern Twilight (Exalted)
Jess Hartley
Manufacturer: White Wolf Publishing
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 1588468615

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Epic indeed..........2005-08-16

In Northern Twilight is an epic romance, an epic battle between good and evil, an epic struggle between the spiritual world and the world of men and a grand epic it is, made so by the wonderful characters and descriptive narrative of Jess Hartley!

Swan and Arianna are both wonderfully realized characters, both Children of the Unconquered Sun, as are two supporting characters, Samea (a sorceress) and Yurgen, aka The Bull of the North, a warlord bent on taking the fight and destruction of the Solar Exalts to the Dragon Blooded themselves. All of the periferal characters are interesting and add to the plot without making it appear as if they are there just to fill space. The description of the final battle is simply horrific (and if you've ever been in or near a major fire, you'll understand) as the armies of the North wage war against the Scarlet Empress and her warriors.

Let's be clear now. This novel is a rich character study, but never once was I taken out of the story. It was unpredictable and easy to follow. The plot moved forward to its inexorable end and the characters stay with you long after the last page is turned.

Congratulations to Ms. Hartley for a wonderful first novel. I'm eagerly looking forward to many more!

In Northern Twilight, A great book. Recommended!!! .......2005-03-07

When I first picked up In Northern Twilight admittedly I didn't expect it to be great. I expected it to be a decent "My first novel" book, and that's all. I was gladly proven wrong. Not only did the In Northern Twilight surprise me, with it's depth of feeling, amazing characterization, but it also kept me intrigued with it from beginning to end. I wanted to read more, and learn exactly where everything was going to end.

The plotlines, involving The Bull of the North, Samea, Swan, and Arianna were expertly woven together into a glossamer strand of literary kick-assness, that make me take notice of the fact that not only did Ms. Hartley understand the material she was writing about, she loved it(or she makes it feel like she loves it, which is also good.) She grasped the underlying personality quirks of the individual characters and used them like a surgeons knife to implant them into your brain. I was awed by the fact that I really cared about these Demi-gods. I wanted them to win. I had an emotional investment in the life of Swan (personally) and Arianna, while not one of my favorite characters, was depicted as true to the original character profile as possible. It made me really start to enjoy the dicodomy of the characters.

The Good: I loved the love story that evolved between Swan and Arianna, it was very real and organic, and didn't move like a sledgehammer, but grew over the course of the book despite all attempts on Arianna's part to be Ice queen of doom. I really liked Swan's developement as a character, he really became something special when he exalted, not just a diplomat with super powers. (it doesn't hurt that Eclipse is my favorite caste) I loved the action sequences, they were just chaotic enough to say "Hey yeah, there's alot going on right now, keep up" without falling too much into the realm of confusing.

The bad: I was becoming irked at the repeated use of the Ice/Snow cat references to Arianna (the one above is kinda poking fun at that). It describes her, but I feel that their could have been more care in finding different ways to reference the fact that she was unemotional. Yurgen came off slightly differently than I think I would have written him, and it was unsettling at points. Samea was under-used she could have easily become a rival/mentor/teacher/anything else to Arianna, and they didn't really begin to have a relationship. Some of the powers/concepts weren't as universal as I'd have liked, If I was someone who knew nothing of Exalted, Some of the descriptions would have confused me. um..that's it...

The Ugly: The part that upset me the most...The book ended. I wanna see where they go next, who they meet, and I personally would want Ms. Hartley to pen a few more of Swan and Arianna's adventures.

Ratings:

Characters: 9/10 (I loved the way the characters came out)
Events:8/10 (I cared about most of the events, but not everything)
Setting: 10/10 (best use of the settings so far in the Exalted Novel Series)
Overall: 9/10 (Damned good book, amazing first novel, I hope the trend continues)

Would you recommend this book to others: Yeah, if they were interested in the world of Exalted. This book would be a great primer to someone who hasn't dealt with Exalted before and would like to see how the world works before playing.

The struggle against the corrupt regime continues.......2004-11-08

This is an excellent novel, and you should read it. Jess Hartley writees vivid, evocative prose without an overabundance of unneccessary words. I just attended a convention where she gave a reading from the book, and bought a copy afterward.
Before picking up this book, I knew nothing about the Exalted world, but I didn't find that to be an obstacle to enjoying the story. The author used very little game-specific jargon, and the context provided enough explanation that it wasn't neccessary.
The characters are interesting, their interactions feel true, and the storyline is a classic introduction to an epic struggle.
I really enjoyed the idea that, even after his miraculous transformation ('Exaltation'), one of the main characters felt a strong duty to the obligations of his former life and didn't just say 'Well hey I'm a superhero now, so you can blow.' His divided loyalties remain a sticking point through the book, and give him a pleasant depth.
I'm looking forward to seeing more from this author.

Twilight in Italy: Cambridge Lawrence Edition (Penguin Twentieth-Century Classics)

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Twilight in Italy: Cambridge Lawrence Edition (Penguin Twentieth-Century Classics)
D. H. Lawrence
Manufacturer: Penguin Classics
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0140189947

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D. H. Lawrence left England for the first time in May 1912, and began almost immediately to record his reactions to foreign cultures. He wrote a series of travel articles intended for newspapers, two of which are published here for the first time after having been rejected as too anti-German in the tense pre-war atmosphere. In 1915 he amplified some of these essays and wrote others for Twilight in Italy (1916), his first travel book. Profoundly charged by the disorienting anxieties of the War, these essays evince a confidence and intellectual daring which take them well beyond the bounds of the conventional travel sketch. All are published in this first critical edition of his 1912-16 essays, together with his eerily prophetic article, ‘With the Guns’, written upon the outbreak of war in 1914.

Arctic twilight: reflections on the destiny of Canada's northern land and people

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Arctic twilight: reflections on the destiny of Canada's northern land and people
Kevin McMahon
Manufacturer: James Lorimer & Co
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Binding: Unknown Binding

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Arctic Twilight: Relections on the Destiny of Canada's Northern Land and People

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Arctic Twilight: Relections on the Destiny of Canada's Northern Land and People
Kevin McMahon
Manufacturer: Lorimer
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Binding: Paperback

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Fifty years ago the Inuit of Canada's Arctic lived lives whose patterns had changed little for hundreds of years. When the United States' military intruded during the Second World War those patterns changed, immmediately and irrevocably.

Kevin MacMahon set out to guage the nature and extent of that change and found that modern technology--from machine guns to television--were destroying ways of life that had been patiently constructed over centuries: "Theirs was a world without borders and with few expressions of power. This world was instantly and radically transformed by the arrival of the American armed forces and Canadian bureaucracies that blew into the north like a wind of steel."

Arctic Twilight is a sensitive, lyrical portrait of a proud and resourceful people who have been victimized by the forces of technology and by the governments that rule over them.

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Beautifully Written Travel Narrative

Twilight In Italy
D.H. Lawrence
Manufacturer: Clarkson Potter
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 0517582392
Release Date: 1990-11-21

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Soon the primroses are strong on the ground. There is a bank of small, frail crocuses shooting the lavender into this spring. And then the tussocks and tussocks of primroses are fully out, there is full morning everywhere on the banks and roadsides and stream-sides, and around the olive roots, a morning of primroses underfoot, with an invisible threading of many violets, and then the lovely blue clusters of hepatica, really like pieces of blue sky showing through a clarity of primrose.

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Beautifully Written Travel Narrative.......2005-03-13

D.H. Lawrence is better known for his various novels, i.e., Women in Love; Lady Chatterly's Lover; and Sons and Lovers than for his travel writing. With that said, I highly recommend this book. Personally I love Lawrence's writing style and this particular book is exceptional even for Lawrence. You will feel as though you are there with him experiencing the moment he is describing. The people and places of Italy come alive through his prose. His writing moves, at times, from reality and physical descriptions to abstraction and philosophy, but it is so wonderfully written, you will cherish every word and never question the move from one to the other. Images abound in this work and the scenes he describes are beautifully sensual. I have read this work twice and plan on reading it numerous other times throughout my life.

Twilight Hours in the Adirondacks. The daily doings and several sayings of seven sober, social, scientific students in the Great Wilderness of Northern New York, variously versified in seven thousand seven hundred and seventy seven lines.

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Twilight Hours in the Adirondacks. The daily doings and several sayings of seven sober, social, scientific students in the Great Wilderness of Northern New York, variously versified in seven thousand seven hundred and seventy seven lines.
Homer D. L. Sweet
Manufacturer: Syracuse: Wynkoops & Leonard,
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Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000IUXIMY

Red twilight: A history of the Northern Utes

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Red twilight: A history of the Northern Utes
V. S FitzPatrick
Manufacturer: Earth Design Systems
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Binding: Unknown Binding

The Twilight Years of the Trams in Aberdeen and Dundee

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The Twilight Years of the Trams in Aberdeen and Dundee

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The Saint, the Surfer, and the CEO: A Remarkable Story About Living Your Heart's Desires
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A lesson for me?

Great book - made me think

Insightful and Entertaining!

the saint the surfer and the ceo

The best bit was the Surfer section

The Saint, the Surfer, and the CEO: A Remarkable Story About Living Your Heart's Desires
Robin Sharma
Manufacturer: Hay House
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Binding: Paperback

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Once in a while, a book comes along that has the power and the wisdom to speak to the best part of us and awaken our highest selves to the miracle our lives were meant to be. In this truly unforgettable guide, Robin Sharma, author of the national bestseller The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari and a man whose life lessons are currently transforming the lives of many thousands of people across the planet, will show you how to access your inner gifts and reshape your whole outer life in the process. With brilliant simplicity and remarkable insight, The Saint, the Surfer and the CEO will teach you:

• How to stop betraying your self and live your destiny

• Simple ways to feel a rare amount of fulfillment and joy in your days

• How to reconnect to your inner child like heart for a more passion-filled life

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• Practical wisdom to help see a gorgeous vision for your future and then make it a reality

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A lesson for me?.......2007-08-20

I enjoyed this book. It is a compilation of helpful and inspirational thoughts and ideas from all the other books and tapes currently marketed. Kind of a "cliffs notes" of self-discovery.

The author sets the fictional story in a hospital where an accident victim is recovering. He is met by his father, who he has not seen in decades, and his father gives him some advice and a letter before the father passes away. The letter contains details on three life coaches the son must go meet so he can learn and uncover his true self.

The first coach is a priest in Rome. The priest teaches him how to live wisely, using a metaphor of a stained glass window. You see life colored by your perceptions, like looking through a stained glass window you see things colored by the glass. Change your perceptions and life changes.

The second coach is the surfer, who teaches him how to love well. He teaches him to stop living in his head and start living in his heart. Live in the moment and enjoy what is happening right now. Everything you do comes from a place of love or a place of fear. Where are your thoughts coming from right now.

The third coach is a CEO of a brokerage firm. She teaches him how to serve greatly. Telling him you can get anything you want in life if you just help enough other people get what they want, and you must conduct yourself with the utmost integrity.

The majority of this book I have read or heard in other places. Its not new material, but it is presented in a new way. One part of the book talks about how every meeting with another person is your chance to learn something new. If you keep meeting up with people who are filled with problems or complaints, its because they are being sent to you so you can learn a lesson that you need right now. They will continue to be sent to you, UNTIL you learn these lessons.

I guess that makes sense. Maybe this book came my way because it contains a lesson I still need to learn?

Great book - made me think.......2007-04-06

This was a great book and i really enjoyed the story. I did feel that it was very "simple" and rolled a lot of the messages that one learns along the way (and is looking for it) into one and have the feeling that i couldve saved a lot of time and money just by reading this book first.
Nonetheless, it was a very good book - easy read, very simple and extremely helpful. It made me think about some things and i "feel" good after reading it.

Insightful and Entertaining!.......2007-03-17

I thoroughly enjoyed this book. It is written as a fictional story, but it is chock-full of wisdom and inspiration.

This book is about determining what really matters in life- not money, not material posessions, but the real stuff of life. The main character meets with three inspirational coaches who each offer a slightly different perspective and different advice on living an extraordinary life.

As a Professional Life Coach, I am always looking for books with deep wisdom and useful metaphors. I read this book with my highlighter in hand and I soon found that I had highlighted nearly the entire book! This is a book I will definitely read again and will recommend to my clients.

The information in this book is not new. Many other self-help books contain similar words of wisdom and advice. What was new about this book was the fact that it was an entertaining and easy read. It also contained many metaphors and examples that made it easy to relate to the concepts presented.

This is a wonderful book for anyone who is searching for meaning in their life. Give yourself time to really absorb the concepts and apply them to your life. You may find your life and your world transformed as a result.

the saint the surfer and the ceo.......2007-01-19

a very good book...quick reading ..good insights...
i recommend this book and follow it with the book who will cry when you die...they go hand in hand..

The best bit was the Surfer section.......2006-01-06

For me, that section held more new insights than the others, which tended to fall into the usual self-help talk. Didn't really like the overall style of writing, it was a bit cloying. But the Surfer section on self-love, abt taking care of yourself with the occasional self-pampering did make me stop and think, which was great!

Surfers of the Zuvuya: Tales of Interdimensional Travel

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For Those Who Believe in Dreams
Exploitation by this author-don't waste your money on this tripe.
Timeless!!
waste of money
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Surfers of the Zuvuya: Tales of Interdimensional Travel
José Argüelles
Manufacturer: Bear & Company
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ASIN: 0939680556
Release Date: 1988-08-01

Book Description

Join José Argüelles and his higher self--his "dimensional double," Uncle Joe Zuvuya--on a journey from the center of the earth to the outermost reaches of the galaxy! Uncle Joe instructs Argüelles in Mayan etheric engineering, Arcturian space stations, Atlantean family histories, and much more.

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For Those Who Believe in Dreams.......2006-02-22

I don't understand why someone would buy a book explicitly claiming to be about a Jive-Talking Dimensional-Double and end up disappointed that it wasn't an academic tretise on native tradition.
Jose's ability to bring the magic of Maya to diverse audiences is unrivaled. The message of the Maya is not reserved only for those willing to digest volumes of stodgy punditry, or obscure antropological reporting. The appeal and truth of Surfers of the Zuvuya comes from the basic premise that only by attuning to our intuitive, dream-centered selves will we fully appreciate the wonder of the time we experience.
Personally, when it comes to the Maya, i love the stodgy punditry and academic tretises, but i also love the inspired artistic visions. I find it beautiful that a former Princeton Professor would publish such an unorthodox, personal book, which would without doubt marginalize him in the eyes of his peers, out of the simple conviction that other similar dream-inspired souls might draw value and solace from it.
The frustrated idea that all things Mayan must be approached with a lack of humor and imagination most assuredly has nothing to do with the authentic Mayan perspective, but rather the intellectual conditioning of an imperial culture which takes everything, especially itself, way too seriously.
THANK YOU UNCLE JOSE FOR NEVER BEING AFRAID TO STEP OUT OF LINE, FOR NEVER BEING AFRAID TO BE LAUGHED AT, AND FOR THE EXAMPLE OF FEARLESSNESS & CONVICTION YOU HAVE BEEN TO ALL US DREAMERS!!!

Exploitation by this author-don't waste your money on this tripe........2005-12-16

What a joke. Taking a serious subject like this and reducing it to cartoon charachter ridiculous dialogue and talking about it like it's lightweight comedy is just horribly disrespectful and exploitative, to say the least. In my opinion, this "author" (using the term very loosely here) just wants you to join his organization, and I would bet you sending in some money to support his cause is involved. What a con artist approach to a sacred subject. Don't waste your money. The writing isn't even respectably done. Sounds like a used car salesman having a good time listening to himself tell lies. I would give this no stars if possible.

Timeless!!.......2003-12-05

This is one of my favorite books, and also one of those books that had a very deep and spiritual influence on my life. How I came across it was very cosmic indeed. Someone who I met on a trip to Guatemala recommended it to me. This is a good starter for those who want to know what the Mayans were all about. It's written in a science FICTION(??) format so very easy to follow and really interesting to read. Whether or not you believe the Mayans came from outer space, it makes an interesting read since it's fiction(??). BTW, I recently started to integrate the Mayan calender into my life and my life is fulfilling as ever. enjoy

waste of money.......2001-02-16

I don't know where this guy gets off. But his entire rant about Paco Votan(who the freak is this guy) and his self-declared state of being a prophet is enough to make any sane person laugh himself to tears. The book has a nice cover though and his map of the universe bears a strikingly close resemblance to the Qabalah's Tree of Life. I would like to point out that it might be useful to UFO worshippers that waste all of thier free time sitting around the Nevada desert, you can cover your face while you sunbathe. The only unfunny thing about it was that I actually paid money for it.

Something differetn.......1999-12-20

This book helps the reader to learn about expaning one's sense of the Universe... you will go along with uncle Joe Zuvuya as he shows how to open your mind to the REAL possibilites of existence. Time and space collide in this fun to read novel. I loved it... it made me think, and it was a very enjoyable story. It is a must for anyone looking to embrace the collective conscousness that is quickly ushering us into a new age.

El Santo, El Surfista Y El Ejecutivo/ the Saint, the Surfer and the Ceo (Jorge Lis Coaching)

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El Santo, El Surfista Y El Ejecutivo/ the Saint, the Surfer and the Ceo (Jorge Lis Coaching)
Robin S. Sharma
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Haunting for Beginners (Surfers S.)
Alexander
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Mad Myths: Mind the Door (Puffin Surfers)

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Mad Myths: Mind the Door (Puffin Surfers)
Steve Barlow
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Mind Reader (Surfers)
Pete Johnson
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A journey through reality

Mind-Surfer
Mark Leon
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A journey through reality.......2005-04-04

I reccommend this book to anyone interested in Alchemy, consciousness, metaphysics, out of body experiences, lucid dreams, etc. I found this book in Half Price Books, and I couldn't put it down right from the beginning. Like another reviewer said, this book should be made into a movie, its pretty much asking for it. The book starts off slow, for about 4 pages, then things start to pick up, and your glued to pages right till the very end.

Fast Surfers, Broad Scanners and Deep Divers (Personality and Information-Seeking Behavior)

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Fast Surfers, Broad Scanners and Deep Divers (Personality and Information-Seeking Behavior)
Jannica Heinstrom
Manufacturer: Abo Akademi University
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Disseration focusing on the information-seeking behaviors of students preparing their master thesis. Comparison of influential variables of information seeking.

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Mind the Door! (Surfers)
Steve Barlow , and Steve Skidmore
Manufacturer: Puffin Books
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Binding: Hardcover

Book Description

Many cookbooks try to teach you how to feed a family of six on weeknights using as few ingredients as possible, in as short a time as possible—that is, mere sustenance. At the other end of the spectrum are those books with endless ingredient lists and cooking instructions that take the better part of a weekend, trying to teach you how to re-create world-class restaurant food at home—that is, mere fantasy. But neither approach teaches you how to do the one thing that has the greatest impact: to combine great-tasting food with great-looking food, to make guests say "Wow" as soon as they sit at the table, and then again when they take their first bites.

Dishing With Style fills that need. This is the book that will teach you how to create delicious, showstopping dishes for every course of the meal, from cocktails and hors d'oeuvres through first courses, entrées, and dessert. The recipes include classics like Roasted Lamb Chops with Orange, Garlic, and Rosemary Pesto Rub with Crème Fraîche Mashed Potatoes; Mediterranean favorites such as Grilled Tuscan-Style Steak with Focaccia Salsa, or Chocolate Pot de Crème; Asian-inspired dishes like Miso-Glazed Seared Tuna with Fresh Herb Salad; and such Latin flavors as Shredded Pork Burritos with Ancho Chile Sauce and Sangria Granita.

Nearly every recipe includes two stunning options for presenting the dish to your guests. One is more casual, often family-style, perfect for Sunday suppers and backyard get-togethers—but no matter how relaxed the event, there's no reason for the food to be anything other than beautiful. The other option is more elegant, usually served in individual plated portions, for dinner parties and more formal affairs. The recipes for both choices use the same ingredients and cooking method, but branch off at the end of the instructions, depending on what style you want for your service. No matter which presentation you choose, none of these recipes is complex. Rori Trovato knows that the secret to great party-throwing is for the host or hostess to be relaxed, not to be spending every minute in the kitchen preparing last-minute sauces and elaborate garnishes. So whether you're using the good china or the paper plates, Dishing With Style will show you how to pull it off with scrumptious food in beautiful settings—that is, how to dish with style.

Customer Reviews:

Just as the title suggests..........2007-04-16

As a card-carrying foodie for almost 30 years, I did not find this book to have the "wow" factor I had anticipated. But that being said, I would not hesitate to lend it to my daughter (a pretty good cook just beginning to entertain at home.) I recommend it as a four-star cookbook for two reasons:

First, for those cooks who are progressing from the parsley sprig and lemon slices onto more elaborate presentations, there is a wealth of suggestions to make the transition. Great photos with beautiful color contrasts are enticing and the presentations can be applied to an existing repertoire of recipes. An interesting array of dishes, glassware and bowls add to the visual interest of the food.

Second, the recipes are also interesting and some are very good. I did not find anything that was too difficult, but nothing really too easy, either. Even the more simple recipes have a nice level of flavor-depth.

There is a good range of required skills: From "Shrimp with Basil and Citrus Powder" (easy and quick) to "Vietnamese Sweet Potato-Shrimp Cakes" (complicated and time consuming); "Fennel, Orange and Smoked Salmon with Baby Greens" (easy and quick) to "Steamed Mussels in Pistou Broth with Shoestring French Fries and Aioli" (time consuming), there are choices to be made as to how much time (and money) you want to spend.

The strongest selling point of the book itself, however, is that for many of the recipes, two or three different ways of presentation are offered, allowing the same dish to be served two or three times without being entirely repetitive: A great help to new cooks, adaptability to more formal to more casual presentations and the possibility of offering leftovers in a new mode.

like it.......2006-12-18

I am in a photography club and an advanced amature photographer. I am encouraged by this book, and really like her style in writing and presentation. I wish I liked to cook. This has helped, but I was hoping to get good info on the technical side to setting up strobes and it does not delve into the subject as much as I wanted.

"I'm vaKlempt!!!".......2004-05-19

This author is one of the most stylish and honest chefs I've read in a long time. I've bought over 10 cookbooks in the last year, from holiday planning, little noshes to fancy restaurant cookbooks. None of them presents food this way before...the informal and the formal styles of presenting different recipes. Oy, what a concept! I'm vaklempt over this. I sent a copy to my daughter in Manhattan so that when my husband, Ira and I visit, she can cook one of those great recipes for us. (She better do the "dressed up style if she knows whats good for her).
This one definitely "dishes with style" and lots of it. I just can't say enough. Worth every penny.

Best of the Bunch!.......2004-05-18

Out of all of the new-fangled and (expensive) fancy cookbooks we've been bombarded with over the last few years, FINALLY, Rori Trovato has brought it all home for us in her new book "Dishing With Style."
She's not intimidating readers with what she can do, but rather, with what she knows we can ALL do. From planning an informal get-together, or entertaining the "boss," she's got it all in this book and in a language we can all understand. The pages are filled with beautiful photos of her unique, uncomplicated and non-compromising sense of style.
Forget all of those intimidating "restaurant owners'" cookbooks, with recipes that seem to need an exotic ingredient you've never heard of, or where to get them. This cookbook 's only assumption is that the reader shares the excitement of the simplicity with which great food can be prepared with fun new and different ways of presenting them. I think it gave me faith back in myself of actually being able to make a great meal. It showed me how to present it either "dressed up" or "dressed down" (and it looked like the picture!) Who knew that someone would finally be honest and fun about fabulous food?? I think that this book will become one of the top ten essential cookbooks for any and every kitchen. It's already become a staple in mine. I have already bought 3 for gifts. Pass it on.

Best of the Bunch!.......2004-05-18

Out of all of the new-fangled and fancy cookbooks we've been bombarded with over the last few years, FINALLY, Rori Trovato has brought it all home for us in her new book "Dishing With Style."
She's not intimidating readers with what she can do, but rather, with what she knows we can ALL do. From planning an informal get-together, or entertaining the "boss," she's got it all in this book and in a language we can all understand. The pages are filled with beautiful photos of her unique and uncomplicated. sense of style.
Forget all of those "restaurant owners'" recipes that seem to need an exotic ingredient you've never heard of, or where to get them. This cookbook 's only assumption is that the reader shares the excitement of the simplicity with which great food can be prepared with fun new and different ways of presenting them. I think it gave me faith back in myself of actually being able to make a great meal.It showed me how to present it either "dressed up" or "dressed down"(and it looked like the picture!) Who knew that someone would finally be honest and fun about fabulous food?? I think that this book will become one of the top ten essential cookbooks for any and every kitchen. It's already become a staple in mine. I have already bought 3 for gifts. Pass it on.

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