Fading, My Parmacheene Belle: A Novel

Fading, My Parmacheene Belle: A Novel
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huh?

sheer poetry

A Star is Born

Fading, My Parmacheene Belle: A Novel
Joanna Scott
Manufacturer: Picador
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ASIN: 0312421370

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Mourning the loss of his wife, and in a fit of rage and grief, an aged fisherman attacks his son and flees into the neighboring woods. Soon accompanied by a teenage waif, the fisherman regales the girl with tales of his beloved, his 'Parmacheene Belle;' muses on the modernizing world; and forges on his quixotic quest to reach his late wife's native coast. Joanna Scott's debut novel is one of the strangest love stories ever told, as well as an exploration into the unknown heart of our country.

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huh?.......2007-08-08

Utterly incomprehensible, and written to be so. It's written in some kind of postmodern dialect that obscures plot and character. I gave up reading before the end of the first chapter.

It's a shame because "Arrogance" was quite well-written.

sheer poetry.......2001-10-17

This book blends wisdom, insanity, tenderness, and adventure to highlight the most colorful aspects of human nature. I was captivated by Scott's intricate crafting of the English language and engulfed by the savage yet elegant execution of this novel. A true work of art.

A Star is Born.......2000-03-24

Think a kinder, deeper Nabokov re-plotting Lolita-meets-King Lear-and-hits-the-road as an exquisitely elegant acid trip of wondrous language, fascinating characterization and sizzling gothic spicing and you'll get an approximate idea of what Joanna Scott's debut novel has waiting for you. Here Ms.Scott, now solidly established as perhaps the brightest star in the younger generation of contemporary american writers, delivers what old school critics used to call a tour de force and mean it. This is a bewitching tale that acts as a prism in which we discover the many layers, sides and angles that a narrative has below its surface. Ms.Scott tells us the story of an old man that takes on a spiritual quest, a road run of sorts, after the death of his life long wife. His companion for the ride will be a young, mysterious girl that will take him, and us, in a trip of self-discovery. It might not an easy read, granted, but in these days of literary-lite and I-can't-believe-it's-not-butter flavor-of-the-months, you can't ask for a more rewarding author than Joanna Scott. She's the best of the pack, far ahead and leading the way. And one thing's for sure: you'll be back for more.

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This is only 1 of 3 books.......2005-05-07

When I purchased this book I thought the entire story of the Hobbit would be contained within the graphic novel. I was very disappointed to find out that this is only book 1 of 3. Nowhere is it stated that there are 2 other books (that I could find). As far as the book itself, it is only about 45 pages. The artwork seems good, especially the dwarves, Gandalf, and the goblins. I didn't care for how Bilbo and Elrond look. I guess the Alan Lee illustrations and the LOTR movies biased me against Dixon's rendition. Still, it is illustrated nicely. Now I just need to get my hands on the other 2 parts.

The Hobbit: or There and Back Again (Graphic Novel, Book 3)

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The Hobbit: or There and Back Again (Graphic Novel, Book 3)
J.R.R. Tolkien
Manufacturer: Eclipse Books
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The Starship Enterprise™ has embarked on its most ambitious assignment yet: to lead a courageous band of settlers to a far-off planet, to defend the fragile colony from alien threats, and to unravel the mysteries of a brand-new Earth!

Belle Terre

A six-month distance from the Federation, the planet Belle Terre offers a new life to more than 30,000 families, pioneers, scientists, expatriates, go-getters, loners, and entrepreneurs, all under the watchful eye of Captain Kirk and his crew. But the would-be colonists have barely settled in the untamed wilderness of their new home when Spock makes a startling discovery: not only does the planet's moons contain a rare ore of almost inestimable value, that same moon is also violently unstable. Within months, it will inevitably explode -- destroying all life on Belle Terre!

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ST #90 Belle Terre - The story gets a lot better!.......2003-10-27

After trudging my way through the first book in this series, Star Trek #89 "Wagon Train to the Stars," I found "Belle Terre" to be somewhat of a welcome relief. As stated in my review for the first book in the New Earth series, the whole concept of the New Earth series is a very interesting and intriguing one but "Wagon Train to the Stars" just didn't execute on this extremely interesting premise very well. "Belle Terre" does pick up on the pace of the story quite nicely though. There are points in which the pace still seems to drag, thus causing the novel one star.

The cover art for this novel is much better than previous novels and it lends to the story quite well.

The premise:

At the conclusion of Star Trek #89 "Wagon Train to the Stars," Captain Kirk has successfully guided the colony and its sixty two thousand members and ships through treachery and attack from outsiders to Belle Terre.

As "Belle Terre" begins we learn that the Quake Moon, which had been focused on during the first novel of this series, is a moon that contains a large quantity of Quantum olivium which is an extremely rare and valuable substance to the Federation and other civilizations. Captain Kirk is elated to find this out as this rare substance will greatly help the new colony but those hopes are quickly dashed as Spock reveals that the moon is under so much internal pressure that it is going to explode and destroy Belle Terre in the process.

Captain Kirk, the crew of the Enterprise and the colonists must now find a way to stop this massive explosion or be prepared to evacuate the colony and hope to make it back to Federation space before they run out of supplies.

What I found even more interesting about this novel was the subplot in which Captain Kirk asked one of the pathfinder ships and its captain to find a suitable planet that the colonists can be taken to in the event that they cannot prevent the destruction of Belle Terre. Captain Sunn and hid small crew take their pathfinder ship, the Rattlesnake and an extremely intriguing jaunt and find a very interesting world that was once populated but is now approximately one hundred years barren.

What follows from there is a Star Trek numbered novel that far outweighs the leadoff book in this series. The one unfortunate thing about it is that the subplot is much more interesting than the main plot.

I would recommend this novel and New Earth series more as a collectors/completists type read. While they are by far not the best in Trek fiction, they're not the worst either. {ssintrepid}

The Wagon Has Arrived.......2001-06-20

Finally, the wagon train to the stars got there. They're established in their new planet and out of nowhere comes a new menace to the colonists, which the Enterprise must try to avert. Taking into account that this is a TOS book, I'd say they do OK. It's true that many clichés pop up, but I guess that's the way some of us fans like it. I found this book entertaining and the story line kept me hooked. Taking into account that this is the second book of the series and that further developments will come to pass, my recommendation is "keep on reading"

Star Trek hackwork.......2000-08-15

Here's a question: Why, unlike the first book in the New Earth series, is BELLE TERRE written as if the target reader is a 9-year-old? The vocabulary and sentence structure are barely up to the standards of a YA (young adult) novel, and the story itself is a simple-minded meet-the-deadline crisis that ends exactly the way one thinks it will.

The book is needlessly divided into four arbitrary "parts"; the natural assumption here is that it was done for padding, a fair conclusion when one sees a countdown ("Four. Three. Two....") divided into separate paragraphs. The dialogue is straight from the cliche encyclopedia, with enough "one-quarter impulse, Mr. Sulu"s and "course plotted and laid in sir"s to fill three or four bad novels. And the author's idea of a scare? "Skeletons." That's right: skeletons.

My advice: skip directly to Part Three and a different author, where there should be enough background to discern the essentials of this piece of hackwork.

Why sequel writers should read the series.......2000-08-13

I'm only part way through the book but had to stop and share my frustration. In "Belle Terre", Kirk orders the Starfleet cutter Impeller of Captain Merkling to aid in the search for some lost children. Apparently, Kirk is senile because in "Wagon Train to the Stars," the Impeller, severly damaged by the Orions, was sent limping back to Federation space with a blinded Captain Merkling on board. The only possible explanations are that 1) Q made an early appearance and helped out, 2) transwarp was developed, used ot get the Impeller back to Belle Terre quickly, or 3) the author and the editor screwed up royally. Sorry, but I have to go with option 3 as my final answer. This bodes ill for the rest of the book.

A Miserable Start.......2000-07-25

I was afraid the push would be toward these multi-book stories. The last time I saw this I bought the entire VECTORS series of Star Trek books all at once -- a decision I regret to this day. At least this time all I am out is the price of one new book (selling cheap). This book just drags. Too much detail, too many characters. I am a stalwart fan of the series and I was just bored to tears with this one.

Season For Love (Men Of Belle Terre) (Silhoette Desire, No 1335)

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BJ James
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A promise made -- highly recommended

Redemption Of Jefferson Cade (Man Of The Month/Men Of Belle Terre) (Silhouette Desire, No. 1411)
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A promise made -- highly recommended.......2002-02-13

A promise made: "If you ever need me..." is a promise to keep as Jefferson Cade opens a mysterious envelope only to find the handwriting of a woman who loved him and left him four years ago. Marissa Alexandre of Argentina returned to her country to fulfill a debt of honor for her father and marry a man she did not love. Now Jefferson holds the news account of a plane going down over the ocean. The article reports the following passengers: Marissa's husband, herself, and her parents. But if she were dead, he couldn't be holding an envelope in her handwriting.

Now Jefferson requests the aid of The Black Watch, a mysterious government organization dedicated to justice. Evidence suggests a drug lord brought the plane down, and he does not know Marissa was not aboard. They must move quickly to rescue Marissa from Argentina before she becomes a victim of his vicious vendetta. Four years and the death of her husband and parents have built a lot of guilt, and Marissa no longer feels free to give into the passion she still feels for Jefferson. Worse, she knows her presence threatens the safety of a number of people, and the only way the drug lord will stop will be when either she or he is dead.

A riveting tale of passion and danger, THE REDEMPTION OF JEFFERSON CADE will keep the pages turning. Author BJ James once again demonstrates her remarkable gift for strong characterizations, exploring the emotional nuances that bring them dramatic flair. Indeed, this irresistibly sexy hero and the unforgettable ambiance of THE REDEMPTION OF JEFFERSON CADE will linger long after the last page is turned. Highly recommended.

Lady For Lincoln Cade (Men Of Belle Terre) (Silhouette Desire, No 1369)
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Belle Terre Acadie: The Story of One Family of the Acadian Diaspora
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Belle Terre Acadie: The Story of One Family of the Acadian Diaspora
A.K. Keller
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The Acadians had a long and arduous journey from their paradise in Nova Scotia (Nouvelle-Écosse) with their expulsion and diaspora by the British. Tossed to the winds like seeds of grass they finally took root settling and finding peace and prosperity in the rich alluvial lands of South Louisiana. Étienne Guédry, who was content in Cobiquid, Nova Scotia, but who was subjected to threat, flight with his wife and two small children to Île Saint-Jean, in 1758 was captured by the British when the last remaining French stronghold at Fortresse de Louisbourg fell. Exiled with them to St. Malo, France were his friends from Cobiquid, Jean-Baptiste Hébert, Pierre Saulnier and family, and Gabriel Melanson with his wife Ysabelle and his teenage sister, Anne.

Étienne mourned the deaths of his wife and children in France. He eventually remarried and his final voyage to la Louisiane (Louisiana) with his second family was by the benevolence of Spain after twenty-seven years of living in abject poverty. In Louisiana his line flourished and prospered. They reclaimed paradise in Nouvelle Acadie. (New Acadia) Like many others he settled his family on Bayou Lafourche, receiving the customary land grant from Spain of about one acre wide and in depth to the marshlands. He was given provisions: seeds, tools, a few livestock, and all needed to begin this new life. He was successful in his"strip farm" and in succeeding generations his descendants became prosperous as their holdings grew with the planting of sugar cane, rice, cattle ranching, and in the twentieth century, the oil industry. They were now called Cadiens. (Cajuns)

This is a story of how the people known as Cajuns became a living monument to human fortitude and the will for survival. From their ancestors through the centuries echoes the cry, "N´oubliez pas!"....We don´t forget!

-A.K. Keller

Belle Terre Favorites
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Catherine of Terre Belle
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When treachery steals her freedom, a noblewoman defies the conventions of 1300 France in a desperate struggle to reclaim her lost splendor. This twist-filled novel brings to life the State-Church conflict that dramatically changed the course of European history

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La guirlande espagnole. Les cent plus belles fleurs du sonnet espagnol transplantees en terre française par... Prologue d´Alfonso Reyes

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The Complete Crockery Cookbook: Create Spectacular Meals in Your Slow Cooker (The Complete Crockpot Cookbook, 1)
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The most usable collection of slow cooker recipes

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The Complete Crockery Cookbook: Create Spectacular Meals in Your Slow Cooker (The Complete Crockpot Cookbook, 1)
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Release Date: 2004-12-01

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Slow Cookers Are For More Than Soups and Stews

Re-discover The Joy Of Family Dinners and Togetherness

The resurgence of the slow cooker has provided many families with the means to recreate the family dinner hour in their home. Now you can join the ranks of those enjoying heart and homey dinners by simply using this long-overcooked kitchen asset!

What's more, slow cookers aren't just for soups, stews and roasts. Wendy Louise has taken desserts, meals for entertaining, everyday fare and nutritious side dishes and adapted them to carefree slow cooker classics.

A special selection shows you how to convert "family-heirloom" recipes into spectacular slow-cooking favorites. You'll learn how to unveil recipes long buried in your recipe box to bring back memories of Grandma's cooking and your Mother's 'from scratch' recipes by converting their 'hand-me-downs' into delicious recipes of your own.

Filled with anecdotes, Cook's Notes and Tips From The Kitchen, over 180 recipes bring a creative flair to crockery cooking!

Customer Reviews:

The most usable collection of slow cooker recipes.......2006-07-04

There's something for everyone in this book. It includes a wide variety of recipes: every day dishes, fancier dishes for company, main dishes, side dishes, one-pot meals, recipes using fresh ingredients, and time-saving recipes using more processed ingredients (i.e. canned soups, etc.). I've tried a number of the recipes so far and each has been a winner, impressing my discriminating friends and family. The wealth of tips from the kitchen is most beneficial. I have tried a number of slow cooker cookbooks and this is far and away my personal favorite.

Really good introduction.......2006-02-18

We greatly enjoyed the selection of receipes. The price to quality ratio is very high.

disappointing.......2004-10-08

This book is very disappointing. My main complaint is that many of the recipes call for ingredients such as frozen vegetables, canned soup, mayonnaise, and one which actually calls for an entire bottle of Catalina salad dressing. This really is not my style of cooking. Another reviewer commented that a lot of recipes need something done throughout the cooking process or are partially cooked on the stove before being put into the Crockpot. This was a big turn off for me too. I suggest trying a different book.

Good book.......2004-05-26

This is a great book for someone who isn't looking for weird recipes. It doesn't use things that you have never heard of before, or that you have to drive an hour to find. Quick to read, easy to make, great to eat. Now you can make more than just pot roast and potatoes.

Not good for people who work all day.......2004-05-07

I was not happy with this cookbook because many of the recipes required that I do something during the day with the recipe, like stir it at 4 hours into cooking, or cook something on a stove then put it in the slow cooker. I work 100 hour work weeks and I really need something quick and easy, and this book did NOT have many recipes that were quick or easy. I was so upset with it I had to write in to give the warning out.

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