Labs of Deception

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Greed, treachery, deadly chemicals, and a maniacally deranged mind complete a deadly formula for murder and mass destruction in "Labs of Destruction" by Gayle Marlowe. Following the horrors of 9/11, catchphrases such as "homeland security," "chemical warfare," and "weapons of mass destruction" have taken on new and greater significance for U.S. citizens. Marlowe draws from current headlines to plunge readers into the menacing world of chemical terrorism on American soil. With a level of suspense that keeps pages turning, "Labs of Deception" paints a terrifying picture of the possible dangers we face in these times of global and domestic terrorism. Complete with complex characters and just the right touch of romance, it has all the ingredients to satisfy every reader's palate.

Customer Reviews:

Solid writing, interesting reading.......2005-08-28

This fast moving tale focuses on an environmental services company which provides services to the U.S. water supply. Sarge, a chemist and terrorist, has targeted the company for a heinous plan to corrupt the water supply of the nation. Kelsey Cooke, on the other hand, is the Chief Operating Officer and has become concerned with the number of accidents recently in the company. A well-woven story it is an excellent study of human nature at its best and worst as Sarge takes advantage of corporate culture, internal politics, and human desires to gain access to the company. At the same time, the internal politics and corporate culture interfere with Kelsey's investigation. Will she be able to find out about Sarge's activities before the water system is compromised? Will one of Sarge's unwitting accomplices figure it out and create a problem for him? Written in a smooth easy-reading style Labs of Deception keeps the reader interested from beginning to end.

Book Description

The first batch of the Sandman's adventures are chronicled inthis volume reprinting stories from ADVENTURE COMICS #40-57, NEW YORKWORLD'S FAIR 1939, and NEW YORK WORLD'S FAIR 1940 (circa 1940-41). Plus, anintro by Jim Amash, co-editor of Alter Ego.

Customer Reviews:

Women with power amid guys with gasmasks.......2006-07-31

I am a huge Golden age fan and this was one of the ones I held back on a bit as I thought how would they sustain good stories with such a flimsy premise. Well after Diane Belmont drops in this becomes one of the more progressive books of the Golden age. She's a wildcat and besides been his girlfriend, Diane seems to take every story forward in very unusual ways. These are GREAT stories that deserve more than a casual read. They could almost be written in the Silver age with the twists and adventures they have. Now its odd I don't want to go to where Sandy drops in and the superhero costume as the gasmask and Wesley's detective sense are the tour de force. 5 stars and many return reads :)

Suprisingly unique Golden Age stories. .......2004-12-25

In the 1990s, one of the comics that routinely found its way to the top of my reading pile was "Sandman Mystery Theatre", published by DC Comics under its mature-readers "Vertigo" imprint. In this series, writer Matt Wagner (later joined by Steven T. Seagle) and artist (most of the time) Guy Davis took one of the lower tier golden age super-heroes, Wesley Dodds, the Sandman, and re-wrote his adventures, still set in the late 1930s, with a more mature, adult audience in mind (it was also an obvious attempt to spin-off Neil Gaiman's popular "Sandman" series, which did incorporate Wesley Dodds as a background element).

When the series was cancelled, I was honestly crushed. So, imagine my pleasure when I learned that DC was finally beginning to reprint the series in trade paperback form. Imagine my additional delight to learn that, as part of a tie in, DC was releasing an archive edition of the Sandman's golden age stories.

I am happy to say that the material found in "The Golden Age Sandman Archives" is much better than your average golden age fare. Now, there's no denying the importance of the Golden Age. But, it was not a time of huge sophistication in the medium. Stories were short, simple, and plot driven. The characters, including the lead, were usually mostly stock characters, with certain quirks to distinguish them from other characters. The Sandman did have certain stock traits, but there were some fairly critical distinctions from other Golden Age mystery men.

In brief, for reasons not made clear, Wesley Dodds, rich playboy (like some many others) decides to combat crime. While he has no superpowers, he is in great physical condition with a keen intellect. Thus, he dons a gas-mask and makes use of a gun that fires sleeping gas (hence his name), and leaves sand at the scene of his captures.

But that's where the "standard" qualities end. "The Sandman" was actually quite unique for a few reasons. First, Dodds outside his costume was no slouch. Unlike many of his contemporaries, Wes Dodds didn't put up a facade of the spoiled rich boy who flinches at the first sign of danger. Indeed, in one story, Dodds, conveniently carrying a gun when a restaurant is robbed, takes a few shots at the crooks.

Second, more mundanely, the Sandman's costume was his gas-mask, his cape, his fedora, and . . . a green business suit. Yep, it wasn't until Joe Simon (co-creator of "Captain America", among others) and Jack Kirby (also co-creator of Cap, as well as about half the Marvel Universe) came onboard that the Sandman took a more traditional super-hero flavor.

Finally, "The Sandman" series was unique for its female lead, Dian Belmont, Wes Dodds girlfriend, daughter of the DA, and the Sandman's able sidekick. Unlike so many other female leads, Dian was not simply killing time with the hero's civilian identity until he could put on his mask and save her. Dian was a vital part of the Sandman's life and career. While Wes did have to save Dian on occasion, Dian also saved Wes a few times. These differences make the series unique among most of the other golden age stories DC produced.

In terms of the quality of the stories, "The Sandman" can be hit or miss, though with noticeably more hits. Given his obviously pulp-inspired nature, the Sandman spent most of his time duking it out with thugs and racketeers, although his early adventures did find him in more "high adventure" style stories, a la Doc Savage, with Dodds using his flying prowess to battle air-pirates with a vendetta in "The Three Sandmen", and battling a group of hostile natives in "Island Uprising". When the prolific Gardner Fox came aboard, the stories became far more crime oriented, with Sandman and Dian battling jewel thieves and loan sharks.

It's worth noting how much Wagner and company kept from the original strips in "Mystery Theatre". Early in the volume, Wes slips out in costume, leaving a doll to sleep in his bed. While this gimmick was only used once in the golden age, it was a trademark of Wagner's series. Likewise, at least two villains, the Tarantula and the Face, did make appearances here, although it appears they were one time villains. In the 90s, the first two story arcs took their name from each respective villain. Naturally, the plots were wildly different, as Wagner made full use of his mature-readers stamp to make both characters super-brutal monsters. It's also worth noting that the dashing Dodds of past was replaced with a more pudgy, booking, but far more driven one in SMT.

This volume has quickly risen high on my list of favorite golden age archive editions. There's just so much about it that's unique and refreshing. Plus, those little references that were used in the 90s made me smile. Definitely a keeper.

Book Description

Here is the book that Tolkien fans have needed for half a century--a detailed, book-length chronology of J. R. R. Tolkien's complex tale. Whether you are a serious Tolkien fan or simply someone who enjoys reading the story over and over again, this is the book for you. It's the first totally new reference for The Lord of the Rings since the 1970s.

Beginning over 1400 years before the major events in Tolkien's epic, it describes, year-by-year, the amazing and imaginative background history that Tolkien created for his masterpiece. Then for the main narrative, it becomes a day-by-day reference, describing what each character does on that day and all the places where those events are described in Tolkien's writings. You can find out, for instance, what Merry and Pippin are doing as Sam perpares rabbit stew on the morning of March 7.

Probe deeper into Tolkien. See why someone as serious as Gandalf was interested in fun-loving Hobbits. Discover an exciting new plot, based on Tolkien's notes, that begins when Aragorn captures Gollum. Follow along as the Black Riders and Gandalf race for the Shire. Decide for yourself whether Sauron and the Ring have any ties to Hitler and Stalin. Explore what Tolkien believed about nature and technology.

A few facts illustrate how helpful this chronology is. Most of narrative is a deliberately confusing sea of next days and third days that leave readers as confused as the tale's main characters.The middle 60 percent of The Lord of the Rings gives the current date only once. In the narrative as a whole, the date is given only 23 times, or once for every 43 pages, and most of those come when the plot is moving slowly. That's why those who want to dig deeper and understand better what Tolkien was saying will find this book a must-have.

Customer Reviews:

Excellent Resource.......2006-12-10

Perry has done a wonderful job in untangling the very intricate tale woven by J.R.R. Tolkien. Of particular help are the copious margin notes which reference exactly where Perry is drawing the information contained within that section of his book. The commentary made by the author is a welcomed pause for reflection on the events that are taking place and keep the book from being a mere listing of dates and events. I teach a course on J.R.R. Tolkien and have found Untangling Tolkien a valuable resource, since it covers the entire history of Middle-earth: what comes before The Hobbit and what takes place after The Lord of The Rings. Bravo Mr. Perry, I look forward to reading your other books.

Knits up the ravels.......2004-10-31

An amazing accomplishment by a dedicated Tolkien fan.

That is how I'd sum up the book Untanging Tolkien. Michael Perry has first unraveled all Tolkien's "dates" -- which can be extrapolated from phases of the moon -- and then knit them together again in a cohesive outline, presented in much greater detail than Tolkien's own timeline (found buried in Appendix A of LOTR). By incorporating information from other Tolkien writings, the author of Untangling Tolkien collates additional facts about all the characters and the circumstances surrounding the War of the Ring, folding them all into this detailed chronology. He includes material that sheds light on possible parallels between Tolkien's work and events that were contemporary, and he provides original commentary that suggests some additional motivations for Tolkien's characters. Sidebars offer references to every source for the information presented and for each conclusion the author has drawn.

I found the format, with quick-reference bulleted lists and clearly delineated sections and subheadings, well-organized and easy to use.

NOTE: I read the third printing that was published in May 2004. Apparently the author has corrected many of the errors that David Bratman objected to (below). You won't find a better overview or a more throrough treatment of time and dates in LOTR than Perry provides in this book.

A Radiograph of LotR........2003-12-27

This book is layed out as a chronological record of the events covered by Tolkein's masterpiece with prefaces that explain the calender system created by Tolkein and its conversion to our more mundane (and possibly inferior) system. The type is clear, and margin citations clear and present for every entry. It's primary utility, at which it succeeds admirably, is as a kind of radiograph of Tolkein's work that reveals its astonishing complexity more clearly and allows one to admire, and more importantly, explore the book itself more quickly, easily, and deeply.

The book also contains copious notes inline with the chronology. These vary from informative to tangential, but at worst do not detract from the book's primary function. Mr. Perry is perhaps foremost as Lewis scholar, and so C.S. Lewis, a close acquaintance and friend of Tolkein, makes a number of appearances. Also making appearances in the notes are William Shakespeare and Winston Churchill.

All in all, a unique book which will save anyone who wants to do an in depth study of LotR a lot of time.

Splendid Tolkien Reference Work.......2003-12-21

Superb, exhaustive chronology of Tolkien's Lord of the Rings saga. Perry does a superior job in untangling a number of thorny chronological issues in Tolkien's narrative, and he employs some fine literary detective work in reconstructing what events are happening across Middle Earth on any given date. Especially admirable is his reconstruction of how much moonlight there was during each day of Frodo and Sam's journey into Mordor.

In addition to chronology, Perry supplies a lot of background information about Tolkien's themes and sources, as well as biographical tidbits about Tolkien. For example, there are fascinating discussions of Tolkien's views of technology, freedom, and totalitarianism. Perry also discusses Tolkien's stance toward the misuse of Germanic myths by the Nazis.

This is a great resource for Tolkien-lovers everywhere.

a giant mass of undifferentiated trivia.......2003-12-21

A year-by-year, later day-by-day, chronicle of the war against Sauron from the founding of the Shire to the glorious conclusion seems at the outset like a good idea. Perry calls LOTR's Appendix B, the Tale of Years, "far from complete" but it covers the whole period: what he means is that it's not detailed enough for him. Appendix B won't tell you which day Sam cooked coney for Frodo; Perry will.

But alas, the book does not stop there. The entries are written as bullet lists like a PowerPoint presentation, and many add pointless little flowcharts such as two-generation family trees. They reduce Tolkien's magnificently complex subcreation into a giant mass of undifferentiated trivia. And each yearly or daily entry comes with its commentary, whether directly relevant, side points, broader considerations, or dogmatic essays in applicability. The unrelieved banality and inappropriateness of these must be read to be believed; as also the author's clumsy, grammatically inept style, and his smug superiority to the characters. (He frequently criticizes the good guys' "blunders," all of them more complex than he implies.)

There's actually some good chronological analysis and speculation hiding in here. But how can someone who knows his Tolkien that well say that the wizards were Valar, or that Rohan gave Isengard to Saruman (it wasn't theirs to give, and Saruman was made its warden, not a freeholder), that Boromir and Faramir had a sibling rivalry (Tolkien specifically says not), or suggest that Galadriel should have sent daily eagles to check up on the Fellowship?

These are not isolated examples: the bloopers and misconceived ideas go on and on. The whole book is like that: it has the soul of a PowerPoint presentation. I can't recommend it on any terms.

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A pleasant surprise....

Features gorgeous illustrations by Lidia Postma

Interesting and fun with nice artwork

Not bad, but not good...

Not what you'd expect but a pleasant surprise

The "Hobbit" Companion
David Day
Manufacturer: Pavilion Books
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 1862055181

Book Description

In a hole in the ground there lived a hobbit.

In The Hobbit and Lord of the Rings, J.R.R. Tolkien spun a clever web of wordplay and verbal hocus-pocus. Inspired by these linguistic games, master "hobbit investigator" David Day untangles the crafty puns and riddles, hidden meanings, and mythical associations that lie beneath the saga's thrilling surface. More than just a delightful study of an author who deeply loved and understood the intricacies of the English language (Tolkien helped compile the prestigious Oxford English Dictionary), this magnificently illustrated companion charms with its own beauty and enhances our understanding of one of the world's great masterpieces. Starting with the word "hobbit" itself, this illuminating guide moves on to examine Bilbo Baggins, the Gollum and the goblins, hobbit heritage and history, Buckland and Brandy Hall, Gandalf, Shire Society, the Fellowship, and much more. Intriguing to the uninitiated and enchanting to the enthusiast, this sparkling companion enhances the enjoyment of Tolkien's dark, mysterious world.

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A pleasant surprise...........2002-11-09

I will agree with several of the other reviews - this book is not what you 'expect' it to be - but a very good book nonetheless. When I saw the word "companion", I assumed the book would read more as a study guide. I assumed it would read more like a dictionary of people, places, and things, etc.

This book is more like a walk through Tolkein's head. Have you ever wondered "Where did the word 'Hobbit' come from?" "How did Tolkein come up with the names of his characters?" "How did he build their personalities?"

I found it interesting that Tolkein felt his characters more or less "already existed in another realm and he needed to learn more about them as oppposed to him actually developing them."

I was pleasantly surprised by this book. I found it very interesting to learn how such a wonderful story actually came to be... and I thoroughly enjoyed the illustrations.

Features gorgeous illustrations by Lidia Postma.......2002-08-09

Fans of Tolkien's Hobbit and the new movie will relish this companion volume by David Day. The Hobbit Companion features gorgeous illustrations by Lidia Postma as it presents a history of hobbits, places, and links between Hobbit settings and mythology.

Interesting and fun with nice artwork.......2002-02-03

From its title, I assumed that The Hobbit Companion was similar to other `companion' books I have seen before. I expected to find a kind of encyclopedic volume full of descriptions of hobbitish people, places, and things, and all accompanied by colorful illustrations (judging by its cover, the illustrations would be quite nice). It would no doubt include the backgrounds of the members of Thorin and Company and, of course, a complete history of Gandalf and Smaug.

Well, I was right about the illustrations (they are wonderful), but I was way off on the content, for "The Hobbit Companion" is no ordinary read-along helper designed to explain hobbits and their funny ways. It is not even a look at the story of "The Hobbit". Instead, it is an in-depth look at the particular names used by J.R.R. Tolkien to describe the tale of Bilbo Baggins. The author, David Day takes an etymological scalpel to Bilbo's adventure and lays each invented (and sometimes reinvented) word on the table.

The whole idea of the book is that Tolkien was not just a wordsmith, but also a word trickster. Day shows how names and words such as `hobbits', `Baggins', and `Gollum' (and many, many others) were not picked randomly out of the air, but rather were intentionally molded to convey a multitude of hidden meanings. An example of such cleverness is given in `Baggins' in which `bag' shows what a `money-bags' Mr. Bilbo and his wealthy family were and `bag man' describe the burglar that he became.

The book is full of many interesting and often funny uses of such word-roots, but it is sometimes difficult to tell where the author is citing Tolkien's admitted reasoning for his word choices or if Day is just making them up from his own deductions. And with the occasional major blunder by the author (Sauron did not live in Isengard, nor did Bilbo's parents drown in an accident) I began to becoming skeptical and to wonder where Day was getting all this stuff from (the book could use a good prologue by the author).

But I kept reading, and regardless of if JR.R. Tolkien's `jests' were all intentional or if they were cleverly discovered later by David Day, they still make for very interesting reading. I particularly found the examiniation of the naming of Smaug to be facinating, especially the reminders that `smeagol' is Old English for burrowing and `smugan' is Prehistoric for to squeeze through a hole. Put them together and you get Smaug, one nasty hole-squeezing dragon!

Overall, this book is a good read, but what makes it one that I highly recommend is its beautiful `pillowed' cover featuring a scene of "The Party" and the gorgeous illustrations on nearly every of its 91 pages (including a central foldout showing Bilbo, Gandalf, and the 13 Dwarves). Lidia Postma did a great job!

Not bad, but not good..........2002-01-28

...just sort of mediocre. Primarily I was greatly disappointed with the horrible illustrations which depict the Hobbits as dirty, ugly Troll-like creatures who don't bathe or comb their hair and have spent to much time in Hawaii or someplace tropical since they all seem to have a rich "Coppertone" tan. That said, some might find this merely an "illustrated version" of the prologue to "Fellowship Of The Rings", giving a back history of the Hobbits as a race of creatures, where they came from and what the meanings of their names might be. On this level, the book works and at times can be quite interesting and useful, especially to someone who is reading Tolkien's "Lord Of The Rings" for the first time. It could also be a spoiler to the very same reader so be prepared to be let in on future accounts as told in the Ring trilogy. I think I might have really enjoyed this book much better had they used another illustrator and not the one that did the work for this book, for that is really my only problem with "The Hobbit Companion" and certainly not with the caring thought and detail that the author put into depicting Hobbit lore as a genuine society and race. So to sum it up, for true Tolkien fans this book is probably a must but may disappoint on the level of illustrations. One can only hope that if it is ever reprinted they do so with another artist.

Not what you'd expect but a pleasant surprise.......2001-12-30

For those of you who expect The Hobbit Companion to give you step-by-step insight into Tolkien's prequel of the Lord of the Rings, this might not be the book for you.
The book actually details hobbits as a race; not the book of the same name. But it does so in a very surprising manner.
The study of hobbits (which includes Frodo--this volume does not refer just to one book) delves into the meanings of the words that Tolkien carefully selected and crafted.
Tolkien's mastery of vocabulary and language is made evident as it is broken down and explored, so you can see how the words shaped the story, rather than the other way around. Learn the meanings behind words such as Hobbit, Bilbo, Baggins, Smaug, Frodo, and more. And see how 13 consecutive words in the dictionary from hob to hobo created how we think of hobbits.
If you're an author or wish to become one, you may find this book very enlightening, as it explores Tolkien's thought processes. You'll look at and think of words in a way you never have before.
If you're not, you may find the masterfully done illustrations of hobbit life, which evoke a classic style of art, fascinating in themselves including large illustrations of Gollum, floorplans of Bilbo's home, and a 4-page foldout of Gandalf, Bilbo, and the dwarves.
Finally, the book is exquisitely crafted, which you can tell as soon as you feel the cover. It's meant as a keepsake, and if carefully preserved, it can be a treasured part of your library for generations to come.

Readings on J. R. R. Tolkien (The Greenhaven Press Literary Companion to British Authors)

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The Great Books

Readings on J. R. R. Tolkien (The Greenhaven Press Literary Companion to British Authors)

Manufacturer: Greenhaven Press
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 0737702451

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The Great Books.......2000-04-05

this is the greatest book i have ever read. it was a very factual and fascinating book, and i would reccomend it to anyone who likes Tolkien

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The Hobbit Companion

ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: 1570363919

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Hobbit Companion, The

Manufacturer: Turner Publishing
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

Hobbits Journal: Being a Blank Book With Some Curious Illustrations of Friends and Foes of the Nine Companions

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A fine journal for a fair price
Deluxe Version of an Old Favorite
Beautiful, if impractical

Hobbits Journal: Being a Blank Book With Some Curious Illustrations of Friends and Foes of the Nine Companions
Michael Green , and J. R. R. Tolkien
Manufacturer: Running Pr
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

ASIN: 0894710893

Customer Reviews:

A fine journal for a fair price.......2003-02-12

A fabric covered bound book with sketches by Sam Gamgee, there are illustrations that surely could have come from Tolkien's books AND sketches of things a hobbit might have seen on his journey, things that might not have been covered in the books.

As journals (outside of the LOTR's family) this one is very good -- plentiful space on the pages for writing.

If you're an avid fan and just can't stand an artist's eye that differs from your mind's eye, or that of the movie, you might not like this. If you are a free-spirit, with an open mind for creativity, this offers other fascinating views of key characters and a Hobbit's Life.

Presented in 2 colors with a slim ribbon bookmark sewn in, you truly can't find such a fine gift for such a fair price!

Deluxe Version of an Old Favorite.......2002-09-01

In the late 1970's Michael Green came out with three books from Running Press titled "A Walk Through the Shire, "A Hobbit's Journal," and "A Hobbit's Travels." When I saw this 2002 book titled "A Hobbit's Journal" that featured 4 illustrations on the cover I had my hopes up that Running Press was re-issuing the 3 volumes with new material in a hardback version. Alas, it is not so. This book is the same blank journal as its predecessor from the 70's. Not that this is a bad thing, mind you. It is actually very nice to have a hardbound version of the original.

The book is very well illustrated on the whole. Gandalf, Tom Bombadil, and the hobbits look great. Legolas looks terrible. The idea that this is Sam's journal is really irrelevant - some of the scenes shown are things that Sam never witnessed in the story but may have had described to him by other members of the Fellowship after his adventure was over.

The major criticism I have of this book is that after 3/4ths of the illustrations are printed, the book starts over from the beginning and reproduces the same illustrations from the opening of the book. This was unnecessary. As I've said, Running Press had access to TWO other illustrated books by Green. They should have either combined all the past works or just printed a single volume with no repeats.

The book is, however, a nice addition to any Tolkien collector's library that happens to lack the original titles.

~Lotho Sackville-Baggins~

Beautiful, if impractical.......2001-02-10

This hobbit's journal is an impeccable display of an artist's visions of Middle-Earth setting and character. The calligraphy and layout of the journal is wonderful. Each page has deliberately yellowed paper for journal writing, but who would wish to disturb such a balance or artwork and imagination?

The QPB Companion to The Lord of the Rings

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The QPB Companion to The Lord of the Rings

Manufacturer: QPBC
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: 0965307883

Product Description

This handy volume is more than just a footrest to the snug club chair that is THE LORD OF THE RINGS; it is a friend who drops by to share choice gossip about one of your favorite subjects. The storied reality behind the classic fantasy - curious creator, the sword-crossing critics, the "deplorable cultus" ... will not capative Tolkien enthusiasts but amuse those who "just don't get it". The book first introduces us to the author, whom The New York Times described as "the tweedist and most persnickety of Oxford philologists; a man who said of himslef, 'I am in fact a Hobbit (in all but size).' We then hear from a host of other critics.....

A Reader's Companion to the Hobbit and the Lord of the Rings

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A Reader's Companion to the Hobbit and the Lord of the Rings

Manufacturer: Quality Pperback Book Club
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000AV1SP0

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a Reader's Companion to the Hobbit and the lord of the Rings
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READER'S COMPANION TO THE HOBBIT AND THE LORD OF THE RINGS, A

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READER'S COMPANION TO THE HOBBIT AND THE LORD OF THE RINGS, A
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Manufacturer: Quality Paperback Book Club
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Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000NTMFOM

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The Best Convection Oven Cookbook

Still Questioning

Convection Oven

Ok book for convection oven use

Instruction manual NOT!

The Best Convection Oven Cookbook
Linda Stephen
Manufacturer: Robert Rose
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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Pop It in the Toaster Oven: From Entrees to Desserts, More Than 250 Delectable, Healthy, and Convenient Recipes

ASIN: 0778800679

Book Description

Convection ovens have become increasingly popular because they cook faster and produce better results than conventional ovens. But because they don't work in the same way as a standard oven, preparing your favorite meal can sometimes seem like a challenge. The Best Convection Oven Cookbook provides recipes especially designed for today's convection ovens, with delicious and guaranteed results every time.

Create these appealing convection oven recipes: Oven French Toast with Caramelized Apples, Chicken Satay Quesadillas, Roasted Tomato and Garlic Soup, Tortellini Casserole, Roast Prime Rib of Beef, Southwestern Wings, Maple-glazed Salmon, Cheddar Sage Muffins, Rhubarb Coffee Cake, Easy Cheese Soufflé, Baked Ham with Apricot Glaze.

Convert and adapt your favorite recipes
Information on oven settings
Menu suggestions
Cookware recommendations
Convection toaster oven recipes

Customer Reviews:

The Best Convection Oven Cookbook.......2007-07-03

I was thrilled with this book. Not only did it give me useful information about convection ovens in general, but it had many recipes that I have highlighted and will try. Until I received the book, and even after reading the manufacturer's book, I was unaware of all the convection oven could do. I am anxious to get to work and get cooking.

Still Questioning.......2007-05-12

We recently purchased a Kitchenaid double convection oven and microwave/convection oven. Since this is a new way of cooking for me, I wanted a cookbook that would give me knowledge as to HOW to use the ovens, especially the convection oven. Received the cookbook, and while it has recipes, it does not help in learning how to operate my new ovens. I'm learning by trial and error.

Convection Oven.......2007-05-12

Most of the recipes in this book are too fancy for my use and taste.

Ok book for convection oven use.......2006-11-10

I did not find this book to be as thorough as the Ojakangas book but still has some good recipes....

Instruction manual NOT!.......2005-02-04

If you're looking for a guide to using your appliance, you're likely best to contact the appliance's manufacturer and get the proper user's manual for it. They don't all operate the same.

If however you're looking for recipes of dishes to cook in your convection oven or how to cook them (temperatures, cooking time, etc.) this book may be good for you. It may also be helpful in giving you an idea of what kinds of adjustments are required to convert existing recipes for use in your convection oven.

Bon Appetite!

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