Record Palace

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Set in Chicago during the late 1970s, Record Palace is an eccentric debut novel about jazz, art, race, and identity.

In hazed heat, mid-September, walking north from Chicago’s Loop, telling myself I was exploring the new life, I dogged as much for tonic, gin. A sign swung beside a basement door, in, out, mirage: Record Palace: J ZZ. Inside I found Acie.

Cindy, a lean, lonely white girl, has come to Chicago to study art history, to be anywhere but where she came from—tract housing in Thousand Oaks, California; mock-stucco buildings; “incessant sun and incessant sunniness of every blonde girl.”

Record Palace, littered with cans of malt liquor and remnants of past meals, also has boxes upon boxes of records—all jazz. And it has Acie, “big on all sides, top included. A hairnet, the hair below the net long and limp with oil. Green stretch pants, flip-flops, a thin black U-tank taut across Sumo folds.” Cindy knows she doesn’t belong, and this is why she stays.

Cindy’s determination leads to a tentative friendship with Acie, and she becomes a familiar, if not fully understood, presence in the store. But it is through her chance meeting with Acie’s son that she becomes embroiled in an unusual crime.

With prose that resembles the syncopated rhythms of jazz, Susan Wheeler offers a stunning portrait of a woman searching for an identity.

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Brilliantly voiced, profoundly felt, sweeping in its effect.......2006-08-20

Susan Wheeler's first novel is one of the best American fictions of recent years -- yet it's been criminally neglected. Though I've already had many good things to say in print about RECORD PALACE, I must also praise it electronically, in order to do something about so dismaying an injustice.

The plot works us through a timeless drama of the sick made well by the encounter with those still worse. The neglected Califiornia girl Cyndi arrives in Chicago to study art, as the '70s turn to the '80s; however, she expends most of her mental energy on jazz -- when not wasting it in alcohol. These two avocations seem at first equally unhealthy, because Cyndi depends on such a skin-of-the-teeth source for her jazz, a seedy North Loop store called RECORD PALACE. But the Palace does carry sublime and hard-to-locate music, among its tottering stacks of records. More importantly, the place is presided over by the girl's improbable eventual savior, Acie. 60ish, sleeping on a mattress in the back room, Acie is bloated and missing an eye, otherwise ailing, and above all burdened with brains and spunk far beyond his status. He's an astonishing character for a white poet (Wheeler has won a number of awards for her verse) to have come up with, and often he's rendered via his own voice, a great poetic bop voice, full of razor wit while also meditative.

The plot concerns some forged art, a couple of hopeless love affairs, and above all a fractured African-American family coming part of the way back together. In this reconciliation the later mayor Harold Washington, Chicago's first black mayor, plays a small put important role. The whole of Chicago, in fact, figures in the drama. In the final pages, after Cyndi's and Acie's smaller drama is done with -- they're never lovers, incidentally; Wheeler has a far better imagination than that -- with Washington's election in '83, "the spirit of the city, in sidewalks, in the stores, shifted overnight, wholly, perceptibly..."

Few novels risk a portrait of such a varied and divided community, and fewer still bring off that panaorama while also remaining true to the least flutter of hurt feelings or the subtle ascent of a Coltrane solo. Yet such is the accomplishment RECORD PALACE, in which a poet fulfills the novelist's highest ambitions: "so much of a brawny city, so many lives coming together, pivoting in this beat."

A BRIEF HISTORICAL ACCOUNT OF THE EPISCOPAL CASTLE, OR PALACE, OF AUCKLAND. COMPILED FROM RECORDS IN THE AUDITOR'S OFFICE AT DURHAM AND OTHER AUTHORITIES

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A BRIEF HISTORICAL ACCOUNT OF THE EPISCOPAL CASTLE, OR PALACE, OF AUCKLAND. COMPILED FROM RECORDS IN THE AUDITOR'S OFFICE AT DURHAM AND OTHER AUTHORITIES
REV. JAMES RAINE
Manufacturer: GEORGE ANDREWS
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000S9RLP0

A catalogue of the archiepiscopal manuscripts in the library at Lambeth Palace: With an account of the archiepiscopal registers and other records there preserved

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A catalogue of the archiepiscopal manuscripts in the library at Lambeth Palace: With an account of the archiepiscopal registers and other records there preserved
Henry John Todd
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Delamotte's Crystal Palace: A victorian pleasure dome revealed

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Delamotte's Crystal Palace: A victorian pleasure dome revealed
Ian Leith
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Palace of the People: The Crystal Palace at Sydenham 1854-1936

ASIN: 1850749493

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This book presents 47 photographs, which were all taken in 1859 by Philip Henry Delamotte and showed the interior of the Crystal Palace after it had been rebuilt in Sydenham, London and before it was destroyed for the first time by fire in 1866. These photographs are now housed in English Heritage's photographic archive, the National Monuments Record.

All 47 photographs are beautifully reproduced in this book, as well as shots of the building in its original Hyde Park site where it was built for the great exhibition of 1851. Also included are views of the Crystal Palace when it was rebuilt after the 1866 fire and then when it was destroyed again by fire in 1936. The book also tells the story of this legendary Victorian pleasure dome and its many incarnations.

Much of our previous knowledge of this important building and its contents came almost entirely from engravings. The reproduction of these high quality original photographs allows, for the first time, a much fuller appreciation of one of the most important architectural and cultural features of mid-Victorian England, which in its heyday was visited by many millions of people.

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MEDIAEVAL RECORDS OF THE ARCHBISHOPS OF CANTERBURY. A COURSE OF PUBLIC LECTURES DELIVERED IN LAMBETH PALACE LIBRARY IN 1960.
Irene J., et al. Churchill
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Imperial and Administrative Records, part I: Palace and Temple Administration. (book reviews): An article from: The Journal of the American Oriental Society
Barbara Nevling Porter
Manufacturer: American Oriental Society
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Digital
ASIN: B00097O2ZS
Release Date: 2005-07-28

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This digital document is an article from The Journal of the American Oriental Society, published by American Oriental Society on January 1, 1997. The length of the article is 1308 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Imperial and Administrative Records, part I: Palace and Temple Administration. (book reviews)
Author: Barbara Nevling Porter
Publication: The Journal of the American Oriental Society (Refereed)
Date: January 1, 1997
Publisher: American Oriental Society
Volume: v117 Issue: n1 Page: p166(2)

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Legal materials on China received and catalogued in the peace palace library: 2005.: An article from: Chinese Journal of International Law

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This digital document is an article from Chinese Journal of International Law, published by Thomson Gale on September 22, 2006. The length of the article is 3888 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Legal materials on China received and catalogued in the peace palace library: 2005.
Author: Ingrid Kost
Publication: Chinese Journal of International Law (Magazine/Journal)
Date: September 22, 2006
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Crystal Palace ... a Complete Record 1905 -1989

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Crystal Palace ... a Complete Record 1905 -1989
Muke Purkiss
Manufacturer: Breedon Books
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000J2X9C0

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Classic fairy tales made enchantingly modern by:

* Nini Kiriki Hoffman * Tanya Huff * Jody Lynn Nye * and others

From a young girl who rescues her brother when he's magically trapped in a mall, to a guitarist's who trades his jacket for magical picks, to a talking cat who proves invaluable to his modern family, here are seventeen highly original modern stories sure to cast a spell...

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Modern Fables.......2005-06-16

This anthology tackles the challenge of taking classic fairy tales and placing them in a modern setting. Several favorites are remade, Jack and the Bean Stalk, Peter Pan, Little Red Riding Hood, and Aladdin are a few included. Rarely are the stories immediately recognizable, the changing of the characters name and setting often makes this seem like a strait fantasy anthology. Tanya Huff's "Jack and the BS" and Pamela Sargent's " Puss in DC" are laugh out loud hilarious, and it is worth getting the anthology just for these stories alone. Luckily, they're not the only good stories included. Even the weakest of these stories is still darn good.

It's also worth noting that Bill Willingham, author of the graphic novel series "Fables" has a prose story in this anthology. If this anthology is really your cup of tea, it's worth it to try some of Willingham's Fable's books, which is where this anthology took it's inspiration. That series also deals with classic fairy tale characters placed in the modern setting.

Over all, this anthology is another strong, classy book by DAW publishers and Martin Greenberg. Recommended for Fantasy fans, Fairy Tales fans, and Anthology lovers.

Greenberg, Martin H. & Helfers, John, eds. Little Red Riding Hood in the big bad city.(Brief Article)(Young Adult Review)(Book Review): An article from: Kliatt

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Greenberg, Martin H. & Helfers, John, eds. Little Red Riding Hood in the big bad city.(Brief Article)(Young Adult Review)(Book Review): An article from: Kliatt
Kathryn Kulpa
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This digital document is an article from Kliatt, published by Kliatt on March 1, 2005. The length of the article is 455 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Greenberg, Martin H. & Helfers, John, eds. Little Red Riding Hood in the big bad city.(Brief Article)(Young Adult Review)(Book Review)
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Date: March 1, 2005
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Sequestered in the blackness of the dreaded Tower of High Sorcery in Palanthas, surrounded by nameless creatures of evil, Raistlin Majere weaves a plan to conquer the darkness--to bring it under his control.

Crysania, a beautiful and devoted cleric of Paladine, tries to use her faith to lead Raistlin from the darkness. She is blind to his shadowed designs, and he draws her slowly into his neatly woven trap.

Made aware of Raistlin’s plan, a distraught Caramon travels back in time to the doomed city of Istar in the days before the Cataclysm. There, together with the ever-present kender Tasslehoff, Caramon will make his stand to save Raistlin’s soul.

Or so he believes.

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WOW. Excellent book in a new trilogy.......2007-03-19

I just finished reading Time of the Twins for the first time, and I am honestly impressed by the story. It is very dark, but there is plenty of plot twists, character development and complex situations to satisfy any true fantasy lover. Raistlin is truly an amazing character, he shines in every page. I highly reccommend this book, and I'm looking forward to reading the next!

The exciting start of a new trilogy!.......2006-07-14

Travel back in time to the reign of Kingpriest with Raistlin, Caramon, and Tas (along with the new heroine Crysiana). This story picks up after the ending of the Chronicles Trilogy, with Raistlin the most powerful mage in the land and his brother Caramon a pitiful drunk. Their adventures in Istar are exciting and the characters grow a lot (in the minds of the reader, and as people in the story). While the Chronicles were basically non-stop and somewhat predictable action, the Legends start with a more mature and emotional feel. The reader gets a deeper look into complicated dilemas going on within the characters, and you really don't know who to cheer for. You can't help liking Raistlin a lot, even though you know he is a heartless and basically evil person. While this book is a bit more sophisticated with the character interactions and feelings, there is still plenty of excitment (with Caramon becoming a gladiator and Tas's never-ending forays).

Many people say that they like the Legends trilogy even better than the Chronicles. Its a close call, but I do know that they are excellent fantasy and would be enjoyed by anyone.

Worth a Read.......2006-02-13

After having finished the Dragonlance Chronicles, I was eager to find out what happened to Raistlin after he took what I had assumed to be Fistandantilus's place as Master of the Tower. In Time of the Twins, I was not disappointed. The authors gave brief updates on what was happening in the lives of the companions after the war, and started up another tale involving the twins.

Tas was a welcome presence in this book, as he always is. However, I was looking for something new in the main character introduced in this series, Crysanthia, Revered Daughter of Paladine. The authors did an excellent job with each of the companions in the Dragonlance Chronicles. Readers could identify with and feel close to each of the characters. With Crysanthia, I get the feeling that she was just thrown in there to create something new and to add a bit of romance to the book. Whenever I'm reading something from her point of view, I feel so...detached. I feel like I'm looking down on her and watching her go through the actions, rather than walking right along beside her, going through the actions with her.

This book is more thought-provoking than the action-packed Dragonlance Chronicles. One moment, you're wondering if Cyrsanthia's love can "save" Raistlin. The next, you're thinking that what would "saving" Raistlin be? After all, he'd never be content to just...settle down. As long as he's alive, he'll constantly lust for power. And so while on one side, you want Raistlin to accomplish his task, on the other you wonder if his death will be the only thing to bring "peace" to Krynn. And then there's the whole good/evil balance thing...

I think that to enjoy this book to its fullest, it's an absolute MUST to read the Dragonlance Chronicles. While that made this book more enjoyable for me, unfortunately I consider this to be one of the book's failings, because it is a completely new series and should be easily followed by anyone deciding to pick it up. On Caramon's and Tas's part, there is continued character development that makes their characters more complex and interesting to read. However, Crysanthia is very predictable (you can probably guess from the prologue what will happen with her) and so I hardly consider any change on her part "character development." As for Raistlin, I hope things start going wrong for him soon, because it gets a little boring reading about his (nearly) ultimate power again and again.

Awesome Book, annoying character.......2006-01-25

I've read the Chronicles, the New Adventures, and the Second Generation when I started on the Legends series. This is a very good book, but I cannot stand Crysania. Too bad she's pretty much the second main character. Raistlin is awesome though, and continues his quest to gain even more power. Overall, I love it, but I just hate Crysania. The ever-lovable Tas, however, balances her out a bit.

The start of a great series.......2006-01-06

I think this book is great! I was hooked by the spell of this book and it's words. Marvelously written probably because of Raistlin, the greatest mage of Krynn in his time. Raistlin is my favorite character of the whole series since he is full of mystery and power. The mage is an ambitious, strongwilled, and intellegent perfectionist who loves getting his way. He and his twin are as different as the sun and the moon which is so interesting. I think I like Raistlin because he is like me in many ways and that I can relate to him in many things. I also like the way Margaret Weis spun romance into the book that is intrancing in my point of view. I love the cover of the book and I think that it fits extremely well with the books. I hope the next book will be just as good as the first!

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Great wedding gift

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Betty's always a good cook.

beautiful and the best cookbook ever

Lovely gift for Newlyweds

Betty Crocker Cookbook (Bridal Edition) (Betty Crocker Books)
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Betty Crocker's Cookbook: Bridal Edition

ASIN: 0764576747

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Begin your new life together with this beautiful keepsake version of the tenth edition of the "Big Red" Betty Crocker Cookbook. A book to be used and cherished, it includes all of the trusted recipes (more than 1,000 in all) and helpful advice of "Big Red," plus a 32-page color bonus section just for newlyweds. It's filled with information on organizing the kitchen, entertaining friends and relatives for different occasions (including your first Thanksgiving!) and creating romantic meals for two. Specially designed memory plates offer space to record holiday meals and other memorable moments. This bridal edition of the Betty Crocker Cookbook is the gift you will count on—and treasure—as you create memories that last a lifetime.

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Great wedding gift.......2007-09-09

I received this same cookbook last year when i got married, and i love it. So this year I bought it for my friend who got married. It has many hints and measuring charts, which a lot of new cook's need. I have used it many times!

GREAT PRODUCT.......2007-06-27

The book shipped very fast and was exactly what I was looking for at a great price.

Betty's always a good cook........2007-03-08

I purchased this as a shower gift. I had two different brides getting, and Betty had two different but similar cookbooks. So I gave one to each of the gals. My hope is that they will be as well worn and used as the Betty Crocker Cookbook I received as a shower gift 30 plus years ago.
I did like that nutritional info was given for each recipe, calories, fat grams, etc.

beautiful and the best cookbook ever.......2007-01-11

I have this cookbook for myself in the regular edition and have purchased several editions for other people i know because of the quality of this cookbook. Every page features color illustrations and offers an excellent variety of both classic and "foodie" recipes - The bridal edition was a gift and it was beautiful - the bride loved it!

Lovely gift for Newlyweds.......2006-11-04

This Bridal Edition of the well known Betty Crocker Cookbook was a big hit at the bridaly shower where I gave it as a gift. The book is beautiful - from the cover all the way through. Plenty of room for the newlyweds to make it their cookbook by adding notes, comments and important dates. The recipes were accompanied by lovely how-to photographs as well as finished product photos. Because it was unique it was passed around for all to see and everyone from the bride to the groom at home found it a delightful and personal gift.

Betty Crocker's Cookbook: Bridal Edition

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Betty's always a good cook.
Good book... nightmare delivery!
Betty Crocker's Cookbook: Bridal Edition
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Love it for basic and easy recipes

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ASIN: 0764563262

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Help new brides make lasting memories with Betty Crocker's Cookbook: Bridal Edition. The perfect gift for bridal showers and weddings, this beautiful keepsake version of the complete 9th edition of ìBig Redî features a 34-page, full-color special section designed to give new brides (and grooms!) that extra edge. Includes tips for organizing a kitchen, menu planning, effortless home entertaining, and ways to make anniversaries, holidays, and everyday, romantic. Features memory pages to record your own precious moments and special occasions.

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Betty's always a good cook........2007-03-08

I purchased this as a shower present.
I still have the Betty Crocker cookbook I received 30 plus years ago as a shower gift. It is well worn and used with pages now falling out of it.
My hope is that this book will be as well worn and used by this new bride.
What I did like about this cookbook is the nutrition info given after each recipe, calories, fat grams etc.

Good book... nightmare delivery! .......2006-07-30

For the first time in all of my Amazon ordering history, I needed to sign for delivery. It was a royal pain and involved several phone calls to reroute the delivery to my work address. How do I keep from having to do that from now on??

Betty Crocker's Cookbook: Bridal Edition.......2006-07-26

My future daughter in law will love this book. I am proud to give it to her at her bridal shower.

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I give this book to couples on their wedding. Why did the price jump from $17 to $29 for the same book, same edition, same everything within a year? Are you no longer giving great book discounts because you are trying to be a new E-bay (which I don't want to use). You should continue giving books at great prices, which is why I bother doing business on line.

Love it for basic and easy recipes.......2006-03-12

I received this book as a gift from my mother when I got engaged and I love it! It is similar to other Betty Crocker cookbooks but with great updates! I particularly like it for the baking recipes and appetizers. It is one of the cookbooks I use the most.

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Betty Crocker
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