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Blade of the Immortal: The Gathering part 2, Volume 9
Hiroaki Samura Manufacturer: Dark Horse ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback Similar Items:
ASIN: 1569715602 |
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While the immortal samurai, Manji, has his hands full with a trio of skillful and merciless killers of the renegade Ittö-ryü sword school, Manji's charge, Rin, prepares to make her way through government checkpoints to leave Edo and find Anotsu Kagehisa -- lord of the Ittö-ryü and murderer of her parents -- and fulfill her quest of vengeance. Unjustly wanted for murder, Rin must try to pass in disguise, but the checkpoint officers are no fools, and she will not pass without a thorough interrogation -- and one slip will mean Rin's execution!Customer Reviews:
Terrific volume!.......2004-01-25
Hyakurin and Shinriji have some parts. I never read the first volume, but there is a guy who knows Manji. I am not quite familiar with him. Anywho, this novel is pretty cool. there are a lot of fights, a really cool badguy, and a neat segment on weapons at the end. Great book! Get volume one first. Next is SECRETS if my memory serves me correct.
The Unkindest Cuts.......2002-10-01
Having managed to get over my confusion at finding myself directly in the middle of the action in the previous volume, I somehow expected that its sequel would be easier to manage. After all, I had done my homework and discovered what Hiroaki Samura's real story arcs were, and I had even stolen a few peeks at the first few manage. I allowed this to give me a sense of false confidence as I picked up this volume.
What I was unprepared for was that fully on half of this volume is a detailed study of a fight between Manji and three opponents. This battle started in the previous volume and reaches genuinely heroic proportions as Manji is slowly chopped to bits. Apparently, this is standard operating procedure for the immortal samurai, who manages to survive injuries that would have made short work of a vampire. Since we know Manji will survive - the manga is his story - we are pushed right up to the point where all the hacking and slashing seems a bit funny.
The story of Rin's own efforts to get to Kaga and seek vengeance for her father's death is far less violent. The swordswoman seeks the aid of an innkeeper and his wife, hoping that she may masquerade as a relative in order to pass through the control point between Edo and Kaga. She discovers that this will take more than simple subterfuge and must use all her resources of courage to make her way.
While I cannot help but pick on a series of extraordinarily violent episodes, but the truth is that Samura's art remains at a consistently high level, regardless of subject matter. In addition, he displays a great depth of knowledge of 18th century Japan. I find the subtext of the competition between sword schools and the stratification of Japanese society eye opening, much more vivid than what the history books provide. While the story is uniquely Japanese in its telling it appeals to values of indomitable will and courage which are admirable anywhere. This continues to be a masterful series.
must have.......2002-06-12
the manga delve into human perceptions, at times the bad guys seems good, and the good guys are just bad. i feel its a great representation of our society as it is.
the drawing is done in rough lines, but with that it makes the characters to seems alive. espiecially in a fight sequence it adds the feeling of motion to it. there is also couple superbe drawing of finishing moves, quite dramatic.
overall this manga is a most have, even my girlfriend who is not into manga enjoy reading it. right now im waiting for the next installment, whihc is a drawback cause u gota wait for the new installments.
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Blade of the Immortal #55 (The Gathering Part 13 of 15) March 2001
Hiroaki Samura Manufacturer: Dark Horse Comics ProductGroup: Book Binding: Comic ASIN: B000RELX0U |
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The Gathering "Cloudburst Part 1"
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Blade of the Immortal Barefoot Part 4 of 5
Hiroaki Samura Manufacturer: Dark Horse Comics ProductGroup: Book Binding: Comic ASIN: B000QPDBOQ |
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Gulliver's Travels Into Some Strange Parts of the World - The Immortal Tale of Jonathan Swift
Manufacturer: McLoughlin Bros. ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover ASIN: B000TJDJO6 |
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The immortal gamble and the part played in it by H.M.S. "Cornwallis"
Archibald Thomas Stewart Manufacturer: A. & C. Black ProductGroup: Book Binding: Unknown Binding ASIN: B0008BTOVM |
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The Immortal Mentor: Or Man's Unerring Guide To A Healthy, Wealthy And Happy Life; In Three Parts
Lewis Cornaro , Benjamin Franklin , and Thomas Scott Manufacturer: Kessinger Publishing, LLC ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback ASIN: 0548292159 |
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This scarce antiquarian book is included in our special Legacy Reprint Series. In the interest of creating a more extensive selection of rare historical book reprints, we have chosen to reproduce this title even though it may possibly have occasional imperfections such as missing and blurred pages, missing text, poor pictures, markings, dark backgrounds and other reproduction issues beyond our control. Because this work is culturally important, we have made it available as a part of our commitment to protecting, preserving and promoting the world's literature.
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The Immortal Part
Christopher Wakling Manufacturer: Riverhead Trade ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback ASIN: 1573223808 Release Date: 2004-03-02 |
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A rising young attorney has everything going for him, until he makes one small mistake and covers it up with one small white lie. But that's only the beginning of one the most addictive novels of psychological suspense in years, as a decent man is driven deeper and deeper into the quicksand of his own deception...Customer Reviews:
Too Much Fat.......2004-12-05
out of the blocks.......2004-04-21
Intentions are trumpeted from the first lines, the now well-quoted "Thirteen days ago I made a mistake. A momentary slip, but enough to launch me into freefall, a life unravelling in my wake."
Indeed, we're given a sketch of our narrator before we even turn that first page: Lewis Penn, mid-twenties, successful business lawyer with ginormous London law firm Madison & Vere, a penchant for detail; a deal striker, a note-taker, a pen pusher, a man taking the middle ground to get to the higher plains the conventional way. Half a dozen pages later and the 'momentary slip' happens. Entrusted with a file of confidential papers, Lewis loses them and tries to cover his tracks rather than admit his error.
And essentially that's all you need to know, because the details of circumstance are ultimately of little importance. All you really need to be aware of is that Lewis has mucked up, and royally. Every step he takes bounces him further and further into touch, but our interest - and this is where Wakling diverts smartly away from the roller coaster ride of your ten-a-penny-dreadful first novel tyros - relies less and less on events and much more critically on the moral and psychological rewiring his fallible protagonist is forced to undertake. It also helps that what we have here is good writing, neat turns of phrase and something with substantial literary merit behind it. Wakling a) knows what he's talking about and b) enjoys describing it.
Anyway ... increasingly, steadily, Lewis's paranoia begins to take hold. He can only confide in one person, his dying brother, Dan, but as Lewis's life begins to fall apart, it appears that Dan's is also coloured by deception. The graceless, faltering arc takes Lewis from London to Washington DC and back to London, but every move he makes, every decision he reaches is the wrong one, and when his home is turned upside down, he becomes convinced he is being pursued.
Lewis, a man keen on detail, is following a career path that makes (...) retention a godly virtue. One tiny step outside the circle and the architecture creaks. One further step, and another, and it crumbles. In a way it reminded me of the best of Cronenberg, a man also keen to prove that beneath a tiny veneer of skin there's a world of horror waiting for us. As a study of human foibles, with an all too imperfect hero at its core, a clever take on identity and something significantly removed from what you might expect, 'The Immortal Part' is a considerable achievement.
Danger High Voltage Fiction.......2003-05-31
Amidst the money, power and beautiful Ukrainian ladies, Wakling has delivered a novel of sharp psychological and moral insight that makes you want to quit your job in the city and take up writing.
A great book and an even better read.
The Immortal Part.......2003-05-14
masterful work of psychological suspense.......2003-04-14
Instead of admitting his blunder, he sneaks back into the meeting room and takes the file and makes a copy to be sent to his counterpart in the United States. When he gets a chance to look at the file, he realizes it is the wrong one. It contains criminal information that the client would never give away and when they learn of the error they make it plain to Lewis that he must return the file or suffer the very real consequences.
THE IMMORTAL PART is the story of a decent man who makes the wrong decision to keep from getting into trouble with his company. One small error in judgment plunges him into a whirlpool leading to additional poor indiscretions and the comission of some criminal acts. The protagonist learns too late that every action has its consequences that often can't be fixed or changed. Christopher Wakling has written a masterful work of psychological suspense.
Harriet Klausner
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Discussion between Rev. James L. Chapman and Rev. C.F.R. Shehane: On the important query in relation to the final destiny of man, whether it is the purpose ... a part of his children with immortal bliss
James L Chapman Manufacturer: Printed at the Universalist Herald Office ProductGroup: Book Binding: Unknown Binding ASIN: B0008735W0 |
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Divine Message of the Veds
Pandit Shriram Sharma Acharya ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover ASIN: B000S6CLGC |
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The Four Veds Rigved Yajurved Atharvaved Samved The person who wrote and translated the five parts must have really spent time and labour on it. However the thoughts presented here are of Revered Gurudev only and this work has been possible only by his inspiration. The aim of our life can be easily achieved by study, reflection and contemplation of the explanations of the mantras.
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Fist of the North Star #1 Part Three Anime Manga Comic (Part 3, 1)
Manufacturer: Viz Comics ProductGroup: Book Binding: Comic ASIN: B000CQ5K66 |
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Incredible Fist of the North Star comic. A must have for any fan. A rare find!
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Hidden in a Whisper (Westward Chronicles, Book 2)
Tracie Peterson Manufacturer: Bethany House Publishers ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback Similar Items:
ASIN: 0764200496 Release Date: 2005-08-01 |
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Rachel has secured herself a rare position at the newest Harvey House in New Mexico. She looks forward to a new life there, far from the memories and longings of her heart--only to find that the very man her heart refuses to forget will be working right alongside her! Westward Chronicles Book 2.Customer Reviews:
romancejunkie.......2003-06-19
A wonderful book.......2001-11-17
Simone & Jeffrey O'Donnell, the main characters in "Shelter of Hope" play only minor roles in this novel, but the reader is given a look into their life--allowing for the first story to come to its full conclusion.
Intriguing!.......2000-03-12
Stubborn, mistrusting, running and six years wasted!.......2000-01-23
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Hidden in a Whisper (Westward Chronicles, Volume 2)
Manufacturer: Bethany House Publishers ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover Similar Items: ASIN: 0739407724 |
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She yearned to escape the painful reminders of the life she had forsaken... Her dreams shattered in a whispered betrayal, Rachel Taylor looked to a future in the West, where she could separate memories and longings of her heart. When a new luxurious resort opens in New Mexico, Rachel's years of hard work and dedication with the Harvey House restaurants help her obtain the coveted position of house manager. Her initial excitement dims, however, when she discovers she will be working with Braeden Parker, the man her heart refuses to forget. As Rachel struggles with the conflicting emotions Braeden's presence creates, a deceptive rival enters in the form of Ivy Brooks, a cunning Harvey Girl whose family connections conveniently protect her. Seemingly untouchable, Ivy's selfish ambition threatens the tenuous bond developing between Rachel and Braeden-forcing Rachel to embrace her faith and renew the fragmented trust of her past.
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Astonishing Whispers and Voices (The Hidden Hand of God)
Manufacturer: Guideposts ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover ASIN: B000HF46U8 |
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What happens when we begin to listen to that still, small voice that promises to guide us? For some, it was a voice that came just in time to change the course of a life. For others, it was as simple as discovering a much needed peace. In this collection, you'll witness a spectacular display of God's unchanging devotion. From the man whose smile returned when a stranger washed his slippers to the little boy who watched the clouds float by, unaware that his life had just been saved, the passion of the Lord is evident in every story.
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THE HIDDEN HAND OF GOD: ASTONISHING WHISPERS AND VOICES
VARIOUS Manufacturer: Guideposts ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover ASIN: B000MAK3G4 |
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Hidden in a Whisper: Westward Chronicles 2, By Tracie Peterson, Complete and Unabridged, Read By Phoebe Moyer on Eight 90-minute Cassettes
Manufacturer: NorthStar Audio Books ProductGroup: Book Binding: Audio Cassette ASIN: B000FGY0VY |
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First 5 Titles in Fear Street Sagas Series - 1-5 - A New Fear - House of Whispers - Forbidden Secrets - The Sign of Fear - Hidden Evil
R. L. Stine Manufacturer: Archway ProductGroup: Book Binding: Mass Market Paperback ASIN: B000RFR8DA |
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Multiple books shipped as one item for your convenience. Save on Shipping/Handling charges.
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Hidden In A Whisper - Westward Chronicles, 2
Tracie Peterson Manufacturer: Bethany House Publishers ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback ASIN: B000VDQFA0 |
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Hidden in a Whisper Book 2 Westward Chro
Tracie Peterson Manufacturer: CROSSINGS BOOK CLUB EDITION ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover ASIN: B000UDBA9C |
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Shelter of Hope / Hidden in a Whisper / Veiled Reflection - 3 Book Set (Westward Chronicles, Volumes 1-3)
Tracie Peterson Manufacturer: Bethany House ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback ASIN: B000VAWD68 |
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BOOK 1The heavy hand of her father has cast its shadow over Simone Dumas her entire life, leaving her deprived of her mother's love at a tender age. Isolated from all other human contact in the vast Wyoming Territory, Simone finally finds the courage to flee when her fathers cruelty surpasses reason. BOOK 2When a new luxurious resort opens in New Mexico, Rachel Taylor looks to a future in the West, where she can distance herself from painful memories and unsatisfied longings. She obtains the coveted position of house manager at the Harvey House, yet her initial excitement dims when she discovers she will be working with Braeden Parker, the man her heart refuses to forget.BOOK 3The plan seemed simple enough. But Jillian Danvers soon finds that assuming the identity of her identical twin sister is anything but easy. Not only are her attempts to perform her sisters job routines amid the strict regulations of the Harvey House feeble at best--she also must fend off her mothers well-meaning attempts at matchmaking.
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Behind Enemy Lines: The Dominion War, Book 1 (Star Trek: The Next Generation)
John Vornholt Manufacturer: Star Trek ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback Similar Items:
ASIN: 067102499X |
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From the Gamma quadrant they came -- hordes of fierce Jem'Hadar warriors commanded by the mysterious Changelings, who will stop at nothing to achieve victory over both the United Federation of Planets and the Klingon Empire. Now that the Dominion has entered into an unholy alliance with the Cardassian military regime and seized control of Deep Space Nine, Starfleet finds itself fighting a losing war against unbeatable odds. As mighty fleets clash in the deadly battleground of space, the fate of the entire Alpha Quadrant hangs in the balance.
The Enterprise-E is patrolling the Cardassian border, bracing for the joint Dominion-Cardassian offensive that Starfleet knows will come soon, when Captain Jean-Luc Picard and his crew are reunited with a former crewmate, friend, and enemy: Ro Laren. The onetime officer, who defected from Starfleet to join the rebel Maquis, brings disturbing news. Deep behind enemy lines, the Dominion is attempting to build an artificial wormhole that will allow them to bypass the mined Bajoran wormhole and bring fresh reinforcements into the Alpha Quadrant, altering the balance of power irrevocably. If Captain Picard cannot stop the project, the new wormhole will guarantee the ultimate victory of the Dominion!
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"The Enterprise-E" is patrolling the Cardassian border, bracing for the joint Dominion-Cardassian offensive that Starfleet knows will come, when Captain Jean-Luc Picard and his crew are reunited with a former crewmate, friend, and enemy: Ro Laren.Customer Reviews:
Good book, well-written........2004-05-02
Picard and Ro reunited? It worked for me........2003-12-25
In For A Penny..........2003-08-03
I was overjoyed to see the return of some of my favorite minor characters. The return of Sam Lavelle and Taurik from the Next Generation Episode "Lower Decks" as prisoners of war fighting for their lives and their freedom. We also see Ro Laren return to the Federation to continue on with the good fight.
The development of Data and Riker in this novel showed unexpected twists and turns. The loneliness of duty and the personal losses people suffer during tragic times played a wonderful but somber reprieve from the action filled development of Picard and Ro.
Going back after the completion of the Next Generation movies, the finale of Deep Space Nine, and the re-launch of the Deep Space Nine novels, I question where the development of characters should be. The expansion of the Ro character in this story arc has been well done but I reserve how well the transition from the end of this arc to the beginning of Avatar by S.D. Perry. To read my final say on the matter, jump over to the review of the final novel in this arc.
Books were not as important as I thought they would be........2003-05-26
I figured that with four books to accomplish to job, I would get a "full" understanding and description of the Dominion war. It doesn't happen. These books offer little and are not important to the Star Trek story.
Books one and three are with the TNG characters. I don't care for TNG books that have little or no participation of my second favorite character DATA. (guess how i feel about nemesis?) Books 2 and 4 are with the DS9 characters and seem to offer little that you haven't seen.
Riker spends the entire book in space dock romancing a lunatic bureaucrat. Data sits on a lifeless planet doing nothing.
Worf still hasn't married Jax or whoever she is this week. Ron Laran falls for a guy named Sam?
Books 1 and 3 rate a 3.5 star and books 2 and 4 rate a 2.5 for an average of 3. But if you are interested in buying books to fill in fun details about the dominion war, they haven't been written yet.
Maybe Michael Stackpole and Aaron Allston can get together and write a good series about the Dominion War.
Finally the Dominion.......2003-03-02
The second in the series is going to switch to the setting of Deep Space 9 but this first book spends its time initially with The Enterprise TNG crew and then introduces many characters from episodes of The Next Generation television series. Many of these players have become slaves constructing a weapon that is arguably the most lethal of any man-made object imaginable when used by a species like the Jem-Hadar. The device can also be harmless and productive, think of an airport or interstate highway, hard to do without but when turned in to transport for weapons and destruction their function can be even more powerful for evil than good.
Ro Laren was always one of my favorite characters that disappeared from the television series never to return. She is back in this book, and judging from the storyline she will play a prominent role in his story arc. She has also appeared in the Deep Space 9 series Avatar, so I hope she has made a more or less permanent return.
The Federation is in the midst of a war and a pretty severe beating when Ro Laren once again finds herself face to face with the captain she once betrayed. Captain Picard makes decisions that are would be unique if made by other captains, but he tends to make decisions despite, in this case, his second officer Riker all but physically restraining him. And thus begins one of the most motley crews ever to man any transport and to take it to the most forbidding areas of a war, and then to an area behind enemy lines.
An interesting side story is the mission that Data takes on his own, a task that no conventional life form could ever fulfill. Data has plenty of work but he also finds he has plenty of time to reflect and philosophize on how he deals with war versus his human counterparts. His emotion chip is at his control, and he constantly makes evaluations as to whether or not it should be on or off. One of the questions he arrives at is how do his friends remain sane during war? Again an interesting time for Data and while not a major portion of the book, a storyline that is sure to be continued.
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Star Trek the Next Generation. The Dominion War Book 1 Behind Enemy Lines
John Vornholt Manufacturer: Pocket Books ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback ASIN: B000M64VY8 |
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The San Diego Restaurant Cookbook: Recipes from America's Finest City
Ingrid Croce Manufacturer: Waterside Productions, Inc. ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover Similar Items:
ASIN: 0976680149 |
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A little too much seafood .......2007-01-10
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