Southern Service on Land and Sea: The Wartime Journal of Robert Watson, Csa/Csn (The Voices of the Civil War Series)
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    Southern Service on Land and Sea: The Wartime Journal of Robert Watson, Csa/Csn (The Voices of the Civil War Series)
    Robert Watson
    Manufacturer: University of Tennessee Press
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    Southern Service on Land and Sea: the Wartime Journal of Robert Watson, CSA/CSN.(Book Review): An article from: Journal of Southern History
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      Southern Service on Land and Sea: the Wartime Journal of Robert Watson, CSA/CSN.(Book Review): An article from: Journal of Southern History
      Cecil B. Currey
      Manufacturer: Southern Historical Association
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      ASIN: B00082560O
      Release Date: 2005-07-31

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      This digital document is an article from Journal of Southern History, published by Southern Historical Association on February 1, 2004. The length of the article is 501 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: Southern Service on Land and Sea: the Wartime Journal of Robert Watson, CSA/CSN.(Book Review)
      Author: Cecil B. Currey
      Publication: Journal of Southern History (Refereed)
      Date: February 1, 2004
      Publisher: Southern Historical Association
      Volume: 70 Issue: 1 Page: 167(2)

      Article Type: Book Review

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      The Life You Were Born to Live: A Guide to Finding Your Life Purpose
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      • Interesting Insights
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      The Life You Were Born to Live: A Guide to Finding Your Life Purpose
      Dan Millman
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      Dan Millman presents an entirely new way of understanding life and the forces that shape it. The Life-Purpose System, a modern method of personal growth based on ancient wisdom, had helped thousands of people find new meaning, purpose, and direction in their lives. The Life You Were Born to Live features

      the thirty-seven paths of life,

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      core issues, inborn talents, and special needs of each path, including health, money, and sexuality,

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      how to live in harmony with the cycles of life. The Life-Purpose System explores key spiritual lawsuniversal principles specific to each life paththat help you clarify the past, understand the present, and shape the future. It can generate a quantum leap in self-understanding and may even change the course of your life.

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      4 out of 5 stars Interesting Insights.......2007-10-09

      Being a lost soul in the sense that I have no idea what to do with my life, Dan Millman gives some insight into what drives my ambitions, interests, strengths and weaknesses. This is a very interesting book that should be shared with friends and family, not necessarily as a roadmap for one's life, but as a guide to seeing what your life (and others like you) could be. It is also great as a spooky "hey, check this out" item to use with your pals.

      5 out of 5 stars Very helpful resource.......2007-10-02

      I have used this book for years as an resource for developing great questions for couples who are working through issues or considering marriage - a great conversation starter. I have shared this book with a number of counselor friends in several areas and think it is a source that is helpful for those who think mathematically and for those who think figuratively. Millman guides folks in a way that can open up even more possibilities and when folks are "stuck" with a problem to solve or a life issue to resolve some new thinking modes are helpful and often productive. I think overall folks think it is a fun mode of self exploration.

      5 out of 5 stars Great Numerology System.......2007-08-09

      I had this as required reading for my Reiki classes and it was Great. Enough said.

      5 out of 5 stars Awesome book!.......2007-01-12

      Dan Millman has done it again! His common sense approach to living life on life's terms is demonstrated again in this enlightening book, plus a personal look at my life (and yours) and how to make the most of it. His detailed description of the life I was meant to live spoke to me about what I came here to learn, where I am in the spectrum of learning it, and what tools I can use to go further, all in a down-to-earth, non-judgmental way. Some of my friends also enjoyed hearing about their lives, and we could see that much of what was in the book was a true description of the traits of each other. I'd highly recommend this book.

      5 out of 5 stars So accurate it's scary.......2007-01-10

      This book is fabulous!! It so accurately describes your personality based on the date of your birth. It tells you the positive aspects of your personality, as well as parts that you need to work on to live a happy life. everyone that sees this book is surprised that it so accurately describes them. more than one person has tried to steal this book from me, so i have given out several copies as gifts. and the are such a hit!
      Pythagoras: His Life, Teaching, And Influence
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      • Pythagoras by Christoph Riedwig
      Pythagoras: His Life, Teaching, And Influence
      Christoph Riedweg
      Manufacturer: Cornell University Press
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      One of the most important mathematical theorems is named after Pythagoras of Samos, but this semi-mythical Greek sage has more to offer than formulas. He is said to have discovered the numerical nature of the basic consonances and transposed the musical proportions to the cosmos, postulating a "harmony of the spheres." He may have coined the words "cosmos" and "philosophy." He is also believed to have taught the doctrine of transmigration of souls and therefore to have advised a vegetarian diet. Ancient legends have Pythagoras conversing with dogs, bears, and bulls. A distinctly Pythagorean way of life, including detailed ritual regulations, was observed by his disciples, who were organized as a secret society. Later, Pythagorean and Platonic teachings became fused. In this Platonized form, Pythagoreanism has remained influential through medieval Christianity and the Renaissance down to the present.

      Christoph Riedweg's book is an engaging introduction to the fundamental contributions of Pythagoras to the establishment of European culture. To penetrate the intricate maze of lore and ascertain what history can tell us about the philosopher, Riedweg not only examines the written record but also considers Pythagoras within the cultural, intellectual, and spiritual context of his times. The result is a vivid overview of the life and teachings of a crucial Greek thinker and his most important followers.

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      5 out of 5 stars Pythagoras by Christoph Riedwig.......2007-07-30

      It's a complete over-view of Pythagoras's philosopy. It gives the reader many insightful hints to deepen any matter, which he has found to be of particular interest for him.
      Divine Harmony: The Life and Teachings of Pythagoras
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      John Strohmeier , and Peter Westbrook
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      Pythagoras was more than a mathematician and philosopher in sixth-century B.C. Greece. He was also a scientist, mystic, and social reformer who, like many such figures before and after him, was killed for his convictions. This is the story of both a man and a moment when the world's wisdom began to converge into what is known as perennial philosophy. Pythagoras, communicating with priests and sages from Persia to Ireland, was perhaps the key figure in this process.

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      5 out of 5 stars The cover was so beautiful, people ask about this book all the time.......2005-12-19

      Dear reader, first of all, there is not much information on these philosophers, so don't expect the kind of indepth information you can get on someone today. Have you ever tried to find information on Pythagoras? This book will help and does the job to get an adequate picture of this man of the ancient world. Easy to read and understand. It still sticks in my head that Pythagoras had practically a phobia of beans? Wow. Who would have guessed.

      1 out of 5 stars Pythagoras "Lite".......2005-08-10

      I agree with D.J. Warme's review, I only wish I had read it before buying this book. What a disappointment! This is a vapid look at the life of Pythagoras, a stale paraphasing of Iamblichus - nothing more. The authors (it took two people to write this slim volume?) seem to think a pyramid is a Platonic solid - a major mathematical faux pas (repeated several times) in a book about possibly the greatest mathematician in history. I'm looking elsewhere to find something of substance to read about Pythagoras, and you should too.

      5 out of 5 stars The true Light and Soul of the West.......2005-08-05

      _It came as a pleasant surprise while reading this excellent introduction to the life and teachings of Pythagoras to find that I have apparently been a Pythagorean for most of my life and didn't realize it. Perhaps this is because Pythagoras was the original western gateway of the perennial philosophy to the West (he had studied with the first of the Ionian philosophers, the Egyptian priests, the Persian Magi, and the initiates of the Hellenic Mysteries.) One of his closest disciples was even a Celtic sage. In any case, the concepts of the immortality and transmigration of the soul, spiritual evolution, the inherent value of Truth and Justice, good stewardship of community resources for the benefit of all, a Golden Mean to all things, seeking harmony with the Divine, divination and the higher meaning of numbers, the brotherhood of all humans through the sharing of a single greater body and soul- all these concepts seem like they have always been a part of me. But, above all, there was the manner that the Philosopher (he first coined the term) found no contradiction between the rational and the mystical. He was great enough to encompass both without contradiction.

      _This is a well-written and designed introduction to Pythagoras and his teachings. It is divided into four main parts: The Quest for Knowledge (his early years), The Teachings, The Decline of the Pythagorean School, and The Golden Verses. There is no exegesis to the Verses so the reader may like to refer to the work of Olivet after reading them (there are at least two distinct levels of understanding to them.) There are numerous useful illustrations and diagrams, as well as a bibliography for further study. The footnotes are included in an appendix in the back. This isn't the most exhaustive scholarly study of the subject, but it is a very readable and perceptive introduction for the general student. It will remain in my permanent library.

      _You can't help but find the death of the Philosopher to be especially tragic. After so many years of trying to enlighten the world, he died in exile because of the corrupt connivance of oligarchs and militarists. Yet still his light shines on through the ages- for it is the true soul of the West.

      1 out of 5 stars For the magic crystal, metaphysical set........2001-11-28

      I wanted a book that gave me more insight into a great thinker. A mathamatician who gave us the theorum bearing his name. What I got was a book where in the first chapter, the author says that Pythagoras may have been a direct decendent from the Gods! Went down hill from there. No information on mathematics, astronomy, geometry, physics or any of the other fields that Pythagoras studied and helped advance. Instead we get a glorified view of a cult leader and a focus on the metaphysical.

      5 out of 5 stars Most mysterious of ancient philosophers.......2001-06-21

      Considered by many to be the first important Western teacher of wisdom, exalted by such luminaries as Socrates and Plato, the stories that have come down to us about Pythagoras and his teachings continue to resonate and have value in our modern world. This precious little book (159 pages) is written simply, introducing the life and teachings of one of the most mysterious of ancient philosophers.

      The book is organized brilliantly; touching on all aspects of the life of Pythagoras and his teachings, ranging from knowledge and friendship, mathematics, music, care of the self and magic and miracles. Particular attention is devoted to the Pythagorian community and the followers of his teachings during his relatively long stay on the planet, (he nearly reached the age of one hundred) until his enforced death by his enemies through starvation, while taking asylum in the temple of the Muses.

      At the end of the book is written The Golden Verses, a poetic guideline or introduction to the Pythagorean way of life. In a word, this is an ancient 'self-help' treatise that should be posted on one's shaving mirror, and attempted to be practiced everyday. If you do anything at all, read these ancient verses, as they are inspiring and valuable to living. As the authors state about them: "That they are hard to date with accuracy attests to the fact that they convey timeless truths."

      As a starting point to the study of philosophy or just mere curiousity about the source of the famous Pythagorean Theorem, Divine Harmony is a valuable book to read and own.

      This book is recommended highly.
      Iamblichus' Life of Pythagoras
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        Iamblichus' Life of Pythagoras
        Thomas Taylor
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        Life of Pythagoras
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          Iamblichus ̓Life of Pythagoras, or Pythagoric life: Accompanied by fragments of the ethical writings of certain Pythagoreans in the Doric dialect; and ... and have not been noticed by any editor
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            Iamblichus ̓Life of Pythagoras, or Pythagoric life: Accompanied by fragments of the ethical writings of certain Pythagoreans in the Doric dialect; and ... and have not been noticed by any editor
            Iamblichus
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            Iamblichus' Life of Pythagoras or Pythagoric Life
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              Accompanied by fragments of the ethical writings of certain Pythagoreans in the Doric dialect; and a collection of Pythagoric sentences from Stobaeus and others, which are omitted by Gale in his Opuscula Mythologica, and have not been notices by any editor. This work is translated from the Greek and due to the age of the original, many pages are spotty or faded.
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                Iamblichus. On the Pythagorean Way of Life
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                5 out of 5 stars Very Very Very Good.......2005-06-07

                I highly recommend this book. It was so well written and fun to read I read it in one sitting. Iamblichus writes like your right there with Pythagoras following him in his travels and hearing his teachings in person. This book is almost written similarly to "Footprints of Gautama the Buddha" in that you feel your there with him. I would recommend anyone interested in a fun, informing, and great read to buy this book.
                The Life of Pythagoras, with His Symbols and Golden Verses Together with the Life of Hierocles, and His Commentaries Upon the Verses
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                  of Alexandria Hierocles , and Andre Dacier
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                  Radical Acceptance: Embracing Your Life With the Heart of a Buddha
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                  Radical Acceptance

                  “Believing that something is wrong with us is a deep and tenacious suffering,” says Tara Brach at the start of this illuminating book. This suffering emerges in crippling self-judgments and conflicts in our relationships, in addictions and perfectionism, in loneliness and overwork--all the forces that keep our lives constricted and unfulfilled. Radical Acceptance offers a path to freedom, including the day-to-day practical guidance developed over Dr. Brach’s twenty years of work with therapy clients and Buddhist students.

                  Writing with great warmth and clarity, Tara Brach brings her teachings alive through personal stories and case histories, fresh interpretations of Buddhist tales, and guided meditations. Step by step, she leads us to trust our innate goodness, showing how we can develop the balance of clear-sightedness and compassion that is the essence of Radical Acceptance. Radical Acceptance does not mean self-indulgence or passivity. Instead it empowers genuine change: healing fear and shame and helping to build loving, authentic relationships. When we stop being at war with ourselves, we are free to live fully every precious moment of our lives.


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                  Customer Reviews:

                  5 out of 5 stars Life Transforming!.......2007-09-24

                  Sometimes in life you open a book and upon reading the first sentences, paragraphs or chapters you know that the book is already speaking directly to your heart. You know the book is going to give you a new out look on the way you perceive the world. Such was my experience with Tara Brach's - Radical Acceptance; Embracing Your Life with the Heart of a Buddha.

                  "Out beyond ideas of wrongdoing and rightdoing, there is a field, I'll meet you there" My favorite quote from Rumi, graces the first page of this amazing gift of a book. Brach begins by moving from the ideas and descriptions of the "trances" (read kleshas) that we get ourselves involved in, into the ways that we tend to become entrenched throughout our lives, in false truths and stories of our unworthiness. What is done differently in this book is that she moves from the trances into practical, beautiful, useable meditations and ideas for how to move beyond the stories and into a new way of Being in Truth. I have been with this book for a month now. Reading, rereading, practicing the exercises and doing the meditations included at the end of each chapter. While I feel incapable of doing this book justice without going into 10 -15 pages, I must at least suggest, strongly, that if you have opportunity to read it you should consider doing so.

                  Chapter two; Awakening from the Trance, lays the foundation for Radical Acceptance. In this chapter Brach walks us through the idea of Radical Acceptance as the "dismantling of the very foundation of the trance" (pg 26). The chapter discusses the level of Mindfulness we are called to if we are to move beyond our conditioned reactions and stories of pain, anger, and a host of other sufferings that keep us separated from the Source of our Being. Brach does her reader the service in this chapter, of addressing common misunderstandings of Radical Acceptance. She looks at the false perceptions of Radical Acceptance being an invitation to resignation, defining ourselves by our limitations, self-indulgence, passivity and accepting our self (with a small s). In doing so she allows the reader to enter into the rest of the book with more freedom, released from the questions that might often arise around these topics.

                  This book feels to me, as a culmination of much that I have learned / heard. Perhaps because of the level of growth that has occurred for me over the last years I have not been able to fully integrate the learnings. This book gave me a phenomenal opportunity to recap if you will. Thus it doesn't seem too surprising for me that chapter three, The Sacred Pause was a brilliant - Aha chapter, within which there was nothing that I did not already know. It was a chapter dedicated to the ability to STOP, ever so briefly. This was not a new discovery. Instead it reminded me, reinforced for me, the question of "What does it mean to be in this world, but not of this world". I found it to be the same type of tool. The briefest of discernment moments if you will - where am I right now?

                  Chapter four; Unconditional Friendliness, finds the reader being asked to "invite Mara to tea (Mara being the "Evil One"), saying Yes to one's life and Naming what is true. These are the pieces that I spent the longest time with during the last month and the pieces I see as being the most transformational tools. Pieces that already have provided a pathway to releasing that which is not needed and to embracing those things that are true and present in my life.

                  Moving through the rest of the book we find chapters on coming home to our bodies, longings, and desires. We also see - opening up to Fear and recognizing our own goodness before moving into the closing chapters on integrating and practicing Radical Acceptance in all relationships and Realizing our own true natures.

                  One particularly moving story was told in Chapter nine; Widening the Circles of Compassion. It is the story of an aged Sikh elder who called two followers to his hut. Giving them each a chicken he tells them to go where no one can see and kill the chickens. One follower returns immediately with the deceased chicken, the other return many hours later with a live chicken. When asked what happened the follower explains that "everywhere I go, the chicken sees". What a powerful picture of our interconnectedness with all!

                  Ultimately what this book has meant for me is best summed up in the authors words in the final chapter; Realizing our own True Nature. "The path of Radical Acceptance frees us from the voices of Mara that tell us we are separate and unworthy. Whenever we become fully present, we discover the natural wakefulness and care that is inherent within us. We come to understand, in a vivid and cellular way, who we really are." Ms. Brach has truly helped to bring home to me, in a vivid and cellular way who I really am.

                  5 out of 5 stars An illuminating insight into the backbone of the Buddhist view.......2007-08-29

                  A Dharma teacher recommended this to me after I told him I was having unexpectedly strong feelings of self-loathing after some meditations - this was a great suggestion, as the focus of this book is learning how to accept yourself, and others, as they are; not as you wish they were. To be in the moment, accept and really see reality as it is - not as you wish it was or fear it might be. 'Radical Acceptance' gave me an insight into how to think like a Buddhist, rather than just trying to act like one. Basically this is a 'self-help' book (with a Buddhist backbone), but as a work in that category it is perhaps a work of spiritual genius. If you have problems with accepting some part of your habitual behaviour (anger, shyness, addiction, depression - even if only seemingly mild) then you are likely to really benefit from this wonderful book

                  5 out of 5 stars A Touching & Transformational Book For Anyone.......2007-05-12


                  "Radical Acceptance" is a book that will touch and expand the heart and soul of the reader. Though the content is based on Buddhism Teachings...it matters not what is your religion or spiritual belief. I have been on my own personal and ecclectic spiritual path for many years. I feel that I am an advanced student & yet Tara Brach gave me a new perspective and simple and very practical exercises on how to handle the excruciating pain that sometimes comes from experiencing life. Because she speaks "Truth" her words offer instant strength and makes you feel less alone and isolated when going through touch times. Her extraordinary book came to me at one of the most difficult times in my life and helped me immeasurably! It is a book that can be referred to...over and over. Needless to say, I am indeed so grateful for Ms Brach's touching, warm, inviting and loving content that is filled with ageless wisdom. This is one the most important books I have ever read. I highly recommend it...especially if life is "hitting you in the face" over and over!

                  Sincerely, Malana Mikella

                  5 out of 5 stars Readable, Relevant and Real.......2007-03-09

                  Radical Acceptance sits on my bedside table holding the honored place of a book that can be read and re-read many times. The insights and messages in this book speak to core issues we all face and the possibilities of how to work with them using wisdom and compassion. It is a book with honesty, clarity and strength of purpose that can only contribute to our understanding of self and others.

                  5 out of 5 stars Best Book for the Road to Recovery.......2007-01-16

                  One of the best books I have read. I suffer from Social Anxiety and this book allowed me to see the light at the end of the tunnel. Before we can begin to conquer our "problems" we first must accept ourselves. I take this book with me everywhere I go and will just open it up begin to read. If you have ever wondered how to achieve an inner peace and to stay within yourself, this is the book for you.
                  RADICAL ACCEPTANCE : EMBRACING YOUR LIFE WITH THE HEART OF A BUDDHA
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                    RADICAL ACCEPTANCE : EMBRACING YOUR LIFE WITH THE HEART OF A BUDDHA
                    TARA BRACH
                    Manufacturer: BANTAM DOUBLEDAY DELL
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                    Binding: Paperback
                    ASIN: B000KUXO4O

                    Bombay Cafe Cookbook
                    Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
                    • Put an Adventure on the Table Tonight
                    • Bringing the Magic home...
                    • Light and Creative twist to Indian cooking
                    • The best indian cookbook that I have
                    • Very good
                    Bombay Cafe Cookbook
                    Neela Paniz
                    Manufacturer: Ten Speed Press
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                    Binding: Paperback

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                    At the Bombay Café, Neela Paniz's Santa Monica, California, restaurant, Paniz takes the classical Indian cooking she learned while growing up in India and gives it new twists. Her dishes have the brightness and warmth of a California day rather than the smothering intensity of her native sun. She also lightens them by using less ghee and vegetable oil than is traditional. The 160-plus dishes in The Bombay Cafe cookbook call for the full range of Indian seasonings, from kari leaves to sambar powder, and specific dals, which means that a visit to an Indian food store may be in order.

                    Knowing that Westerners like soups (which are not part of the classic Indian table), Paniz creates Golden Lentil Soup with Lemon and Chiles, among others. She remedies a similar lack of appetizers by suggesting you start the meal with chile-sparked Potato Pancakes and other savories that Indians normally enjoy at tea time.

                    A prime feature of Paniz's eclecticism is her salads. The most popular is California Tandoori Salad, a combination of grilled chicken, paneer cheese, mushrooms, and raw vegetables, all tossed in a cilantro-cumin dressing and topped with crisp fried noodles. Dipping into the distinctive cooking of Southern India, Paniz offers recipes for fluffy Uttampams and helps you through the complexities of making a paper-thin, pizza-size dosa with a potato and onion stuffing, via careful text and a series of illustrations.

                    For Indian food that is fresh and pleasantly different, The Bombay Cafe is a book that can guide you into new adventures. --Dana Jacobi

                    Customer Reviews:

                    5 out of 5 stars Put an Adventure on the Table Tonight.......2006-10-13

                    The Bombay Cafe Cookbook is one of my favorite cookbooks and I have scores of Indian cookbooks, as I'm sort of a gourmet chef. I wrote a cooking column for a sailing magazine for a couple years and one of my favorite articles was my "Two Ways to Tandoori" which you can read in one of my "Amazon So You'd Like to Guides," if you want. Tandoori chicken is just delicious. Anyway, while I was making the guide, I listed fifty cookbooks from my collection. I have more. I know, I know, one would think a couple books would be enough, but it's sort of an obsession with me, making food taste great and I just love to see how others have done it.

                    While I was doing the guide, I pulled out all my Indian Cookbooks, had them all stacked around me. Then I decided to pull out all the ones I didn't think I could live without. It came to an even dozen and The Bombay Cafe Cookbook was one of the books. The recipes are just divine. I've never been to India, been a lot of places, but never there. Delhi, Bombay, Ganges, names that just ring with adventure. I imagine I'm there every time I cook up something Indian. I can feel the smells as they wrap their delicious flavors all around the kitchen, or galley, if I'm cooking on board the sailboat my husband Dub and I live on half the year. You won't go wrong with this book. Check it out. Check out my other eleven too. Cook up something from India tonight, taste the adventure.

                    Review submitted by Captain Katie Osborne

                    5 out of 5 stars Bringing the Magic home..........2003-12-05

                    Bombay Cafe was my favorite haunt when I lived in Santa Monica. When I discovered that Neela had published a cookbook of her remarkable food, I bought it immediately. I am happy to say that this book includes many of my favorite dishes, written simply and clearly enough that I can faithfully reproduce everything I loved when dining at Bombay Cafe. In my experience, this is not something that 'restaurant' cookbooks commonly achieve. An excellent effort by an uncommon chef. Thank you, Neela!

                    5 out of 5 stars Light and Creative twist to Indian cooking.......2003-08-26

                    This is one of the best cookbooks I have come across. I love the recipes - they are creative and light - like the Tandoori Chicken salad, or the Garbanzo beans sweet and sour salad. There are also some very Indian recipes that make you travel back in your mind to India - like the Railway station potato curry, or the Frankies. Most recipes are fairly easy to make.

                    This is Indian cooking with a fresh approach, and a lot of style.I have tried and served so many recipes to friends, and the reactions are always - that tastes GOOD!

                    5 out of 5 stars The best indian cookbook that I have.......2002-09-23

                    I ate several times on Bombay Cafe Restaurant in Los Angeles. My huge admiration for indian food begun when I first tasted Neela's "Lamb Vindaloo" (the recipe is not included in this book). Since this day I decided to learn how to cook indian food. I bought several indian cookbooks but this is the one that I use more often. Try the chicken frankies, the shrimp with dill and cilantro and the tamarind/date chutney and you will understand why this is a five star cookbook.

                    4 out of 5 stars Very good.......2001-07-26

                    The book does an excellent job of presenting Indian recipes for American cooks. I would use this in conjunction with The Indian Spice Kitchen because Paniz leaves out alot of useful information about the ingredients. The recipes are excellent however, and that makes the book very worthwhile.

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