Tomb of the Golden Bird (Amelia Peabody Mysteries)
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  • Tomb of the Golden Bird (Amelia Peabody Mysteries)
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Tomb of the Golden Bird (Amelia Peabody Mysteries)
Elizabeth Peters
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ASIN: 0060591811
Release Date: 2007-03-27

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Banned forever from the eastern end of the Valley of the Kings, eminent Egyptologist Radcliffe Emerson's desperate attempt to regain digging rights backfires—and his dream of unearthing the tomb of the little-known king Tutankhamon is dashed. Now Emerson, his archaeologist wife, Amelia Peabody, and their family must watch from the sidelines as Lord Carnarvon and Howard Carter "discover" the greatest Egyptian treasure of all time.

But the Emersons' own less impressive excavations are interrupted when father and son Ramses are lured into a trap by a strange group of villains ominously demanding answers to a question neither man comprehends. And it will fall to the ever-intrepid Amelia to protect her endangered family—and perhaps her nemesis as well—from a devastating truth hidden uncomfortably close to home . . . and from a nefarious plot that threatens the peace of the entire region.

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In New York Times bestselling author Elizabeth Peters's most eagerly anticipated Amelia Peabody adventure to date, the incomparable Emerson clan is a hairbreadth away from unearthing the legendary site they've been searching for. But a sinister plot and a dark family secret stand in the way of their ultimate ambition -- and threaten to change things forever. . . .

Tomb of the Golden Bird

Convinced that the tomb of the little-known king Tutankhamon lies somewhere in the Valley of the Kings, eminent Egyptologist Radcliffe Emerson and his intrepid wife, Amelia Peabody, seem to have hit a wall. Having been banned forever from the East Valley, Emerson, against Amelia's advice, has tried desperately to persuade Lord Carnarvon and Howard Carter to relinquish their digging rights. But Emerson's trickery has backfired, and his insistent interest in the site has made his rivals all the more determined to keep the Emerson clan away.

Powerless to intervene but determined to stay close to the unattainable tomb, the family returns to Luxor and prepares to continue their dig in the less promising West Valley -- and to watch from the sidelines as Carter and Carnarvon ""discover"" the greatest Egyptian treasure of all time: King Tut's tomb. But before their own excavation can get underway, Emerson and his son, Ramses, find themselves lured into a trap by a strange group of villains ominously demanding ""Where is he?"" Driven by distress -- and, of course, Amelia's insatiable curiosity -- the Emersons embark on a quest to uncover who ""he"" is and why ""he"" must be found, only to discover that the answer is uncomfortably close to home. Now Amelia must find a way to protect her family -- and perhaps even her would-be nemesis -- from the sinister forces that will stop at nothing to succeed in the nefarious plot that threatens the peace of the entire region.

Filled with heart-stopping suspense, political intrigue, and Amelia Peabody's trademark wit and wisdom, Tomb of the Golden Bird is the latest thrilling installment from the renowned and beloved ""grande dame of historical mystery"" (Washington Post).

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Customer Reviews:

1 out of 5 stars oh dear!.......2007-07-20

This is the first Amelia Peabody mystery I have read and it will definitely be the last. What a bore! The character development seemed stifled, perhaps because of the very large number of them that filled space for no apparent reason. I found no suspense, no mystery, just a vague hope with each turning page that something might improve. Instead this is the first novel which I found myself constantly looking at my watch to see if I had endured enough. I suppose after 17 other stories, the rest of the series must be at least reasonable, but this one has convinced me not to attempt to find out.

4 out of 5 stars Another great book from Elizabeth Peters.......2007-06-11

I always look forward to a new book from this author and this one did not disappoint. Although it did not have as much of a mystery attached it as some of the others, the story about finding King Tut's tomb as told from the perspective of someone living in that time period was really interesting. It is also fun to catch up on the lives of the Peabody family and friends.

5 out of 5 stars Tomb of the Golden Bird (Amelia Peabody Mysteries).......2007-05-17

This is a great book!! Ms. Peters has kept me spellbound for the whole series of Amelia Peabody books. Her characters are well-developed and very enjoyable.

4 out of 5 stars The saga continues.......2007-04-03

Ms Peters continues to weave real historical events into her stories. Her characters are a delight. Even as an archaeologist, she almost makes me believe Peabody & Emerson were actual players. I await each edition of the saga.

5 out of 5 stars AS GOOD AS IT GETS.......2006-10-19

I see there are some 4.5 stars on this book. I will take issue with that. This series has its ups and downs, but the worst is better than any other book I have read.(not including Jane Austen who is the best ever)This book, as all her other Peabody books, makes me laugh out loud! When I am reading in bed, my husband knows I am reading about Amelia and Emerson. That's the best I can say about any book. She never kills off the people I love.(even their reis, Abdul 'lives'.)If I want reality I can watch the news. A happy ending and escapism is what I want! Thank you thank you thank you...........
Tomb of the Golden Bird
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    Tomb of the Golden Bird
    Elizabeth Peters
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    Binding: Hardcover
    ASIN: B000WUEGTY
    Tomb of the Golden Bird (Library Edt.)
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      Tomb of the Golden Bird (Library Edt.)
      Elizabeth Peters; Performer Barbara Rosenblat
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      Tomb of the Golden Bird: The Amelia Peabody Series, Book 18
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        Tomb of the Golden Bird: The Amelia Peabody Series, Book 18
        Elizabeth Peters
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        The Tower of Fear
        Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
        • excellent political intrigue story from cook, 4 1/2 stars
        • Very impressive and well-written plot
        • Another Excellent Book by Cook
        • Suspenseful Fantasy novel
        • My favorite Glen Cook novel
        The Tower of Fear
        Glen Cook
        Manufacturer: Tor Books
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        ASIN: 0812519337

        Customer Reviews:

        5 out of 5 stars excellent political intrigue story from cook, 4 1/2 stars.......2006-08-08

        This book is somewhat unique in the books I have read by glen cook. While there are military elements present they are secondary to the story and battles do not play a notable role. The political intrigue, a story of 3 factions interested in control of the city, as well as the goals of the Witch and the infighting in 2 of the factions, one of which at least superficially resembles imperial rome. More generally this book appears to be well informed by classical studies in general and in one particular case it is hard not to think of a certain event in the Punic Wars.

        Realistic portrayal of characters, believable political goals and machinations, and sympathetic characters from most sides make this a pleasure to read. If you enjoyed The Dragon Never Sleeps or Shadowline, the political violence will seem more muted here but the tapestry he weaves is arguably more complex.

        4 out of 5 stars Very impressive and well-written plot.......2006-02-11

        Where many writers stumble in plot, subplot and language, Glen Cook succeeds in all. Springing surprise after surprise, the never-ending twists concoct a convincing and clearly-written storyline.

        Unlike many other books which I force myself to finish, I awaited with eagerness as the plot slowly unfolded.

        Would I read it again? Yes, I would.

        5 out of 5 stars Another Excellent Book by Cook.......2006-01-28

        "Tower of Fear" is yet another excellent book by Glen Cook. It's very well-written, exciting, and suspenseful. Unfortunately, as with almost all of Cook's books, this one is hard to find (i.e., it appears to be out of print). I don't know why publishers don't re-print these books. Outside of the Black Company books, almost none of them are now available. I know that the SFBC publishes 3 (or 4, now) books which consolidate the Garrett series (another excellent series). But, these older works, which I read decades ago (and believe are all excellent) have just vanished. If you can grab a copy of this book, do so. I rate it at 5 stars out of 5.

        5 out of 5 stars Suspenseful Fantasy novel.......2003-10-06

        This is a great, suspenseful, fantasy novel. The best novel Glen Cook has written (except maybe for the Black Company, the novel that begin his 10+ book series).

        5 out of 5 stars My favorite Glen Cook novel.......1999-09-05

        Set in a city resembling Carthage during the Punic Wars, Cook has written a masterpiece of intrigue, patriotism and desperation surrounding the events after the fall of a great city. If you like your anti-heroes to be frighteningly competent, you'll love Azel. The novel is very dark and should please anyone who has read Mr. Cook's Garrett or Black Company novels.
        IN THE SHADOW OF THE TOWER: Sex, Fear, and Politics on a Southern Campus
        Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
        • Unbelievable -- yet believable
        IN THE SHADOW OF THE TOWER: Sex, Fear, and Politics on a Southern Campus
        Marjorie Hacker
        Manufacturer: 1st Books Library
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        ASIN: 1410744418

        Customer Reviews:

        5 out of 5 stars Unbelievable -- yet believable.......2003-09-11

        Bathroom, living room, kitchen, or bedroom: I carried it with me.

        So intriguing! It portrays a life different from what one might expect as a professor's wife in our highly revered ivory towers.

        It makes one wonder how much may be a real life experience.
        The Tower of Fear
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          The Tower of Fear

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          The Tower of Fear
          Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
          • Fantasic book
          The Tower of Fear
          Glen Cook
          Manufacturer: Tor
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          Binding: Hardcover
          ASIN: B000NQFN8U

          Customer Reviews:

          5 out of 5 stars Fantasic book.......2007-08-19

          This is one of if not the best book by Glen Cook. If you liked the Black Company series you'll love this book. The personalities are original and well developed as well as the world in which the story takes place. Absolutely loved this book and have read it several times. I've read almost every single book by Cook including all the Black Company and Garret Files as well as several of the out of print ones and this is as good or better than any of them.
          THE TOWERS OF FEAR
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            THE TOWERS OF FEAR

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            Towers of Fear
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              Towers of Fear
              Caroline Farr
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              The Towers of Fear
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                Caroline Farr
                Manufacturer: Signet
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                El miedo y la ira, torres gemelas.(TT: Fear and wrath, the twin towers.)(Artículo Breve)(Entrevista): An article from: Siempre!
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                  El miedo y la ira, torres gemelas.(TT: Fear and wrath, the twin towers.)(Artículo Breve)(Entrevista): An article from: Siempre!
                  Sonia Sierra Echeverry
                  Manufacturer: Edicional Siempre
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                  Release Date: 2005-07-28

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                  This digital document is an article from Siempre!, published by Edicional Siempre on December 19, 2001. The length of the article is 1023 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: El miedo y la ira, torres gemelas.(TT: Fear and wrath, the twin towers.)(Artículo Breve)(Entrevista)
                  Author: Sonia Sierra Echeverry
                  Publication: Siempre! (Refereed)
                  Date: December 19, 2001
                  Publisher: Edicional Siempre
                  Volume: 48 Issue: 2531 Page: 54

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                  THE ARMLESS MAIDEN: The Hero's Journey; Bedtime Story; Allerleirauh; Snow White to the Prince; She Sleeps in a Tower; Briar Rose; In the House of My Enemy; Fear of Falling; Princess in Puce; The Stepsister's Story; The Session; The Mirror Speaks
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                    THE ARMLESS MAIDEN: The Hero's Journey; Bedtime Story; Allerleirauh; Snow White to the Prince; She Sleeps in a Tower; Briar Rose; In the House of My Enemy; Fear of Falling; Princess in Puce; The Stepsister's Story; The Session; The Mirror Speaks
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                    In the Shadow of the Tower: Sex, Fear, and Politics on a Southern Campus
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                      In the Shadow of the Tower: Sex, Fear, and Politics on a Southern Campus
                      Marjorie Hacker
                      Manufacturer: Authorhouse
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                      Timekeeper Conspiracy
                      Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
                      • One of the BEST time travel series ever!
                      • An excellent and intriguing romp through time !!
                      • Another great story from the Time Wars series!
                      • Flawed publication of Classic S/F Story
                      Timekeeper Conspiracy
                      Simon Hawke
                      Manufacturer: Ace Books
                      ProductGroup: Book
                      Binding: Mass Market Paperback

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                      Customer Reviews:

                      5 out of 5 stars One of the BEST time travel series ever!.......2001-06-02

                      I can't tell you how happy I am to see these books being re-released! If you are a stickler for scientific accuaracy, you won't have room to complain. If you love history, you'll find that these books are acrually based on real world events. Just enough variety is added to make history fit into the story line. And to add a little exta spice..... When your favorite main charactor seems to be in a no-win situation, you CAN NOT assume that he will be saved at the last moment. Simon Hawke is not all all afraid to kill them off.

                      3 out of 5 stars An excellent and intriguing romp through time !!.......1999-07-18

                      Like many others, I read the TimeWars series when it first came out and enjoyed it very much then. Now, I have a chance to re-read it and am looking forward to it. The story lines are great and the characters are fun to read about, and yet, some of the sci-fi stuff makes one ponder .... hmmm??

                      Unfortunately, it seems that Pulpless.com has hired those much talked about monkeys with typewriters to transfer Simon Hawke's words to the Pulpless.com computer files. As a result, the first two books are filled with numerous typos that make reading them like driving in stop and go traffic. I, too, have e-mailed the publishers at Pulpless.com and expressed my dissatisfaction with the quality of the reprints. The only reason I gave it three stars was because of the difficulty in reading through all the typos. Otherwise, this book and the whole series would receive an enthusiastic 5 stars.

                      5 out of 5 stars Another great story from the Time Wars series!.......1999-06-03

                      Like all of the other books in Simon Hawke's Time Wars series, this volume is a must-read! I strongly encourage time-travel aficionados to jump on the Time Wars bandwagon and experience a truly fascinating and entertaining romp through the ages!

                      2 out of 5 stars Flawed publication of Classic S/F Story.......1999-05-02

                      The classic TIMEWARS series is back in print after many years. The first two books of this series will delight readers who like to think and read about time travel and its many paradoxes. Hawke came up with a wonderful way of making history fun as he said in the new intro while dealing with many of the classic problems of timetravel

                      Be forewarned tho. The copies I recieved had over a hundred typographical errors which seriously impede reading the story. I have written to the Publisher (Pulpless.com) and hope they will make needed corrections before book 3 comes out and hopefully rerelease books 1 and 2
                      5 Titles in Timewars Time Travel Adventure Series : 2 - The Timekeeper Conspiracy - 3 Pimpernel Plot - 4 Zenda Vendetta - 5 Natutilus Sanction - 6 Khyber Connection
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                        5 Titles in Timewars Time Travel Adventure Series : 2 - The Timekeeper Conspiracy - 3 Pimpernel Plot - 4 Zenda Vendetta - 5 Natutilus Sanction - 6 Khyber Connection
                        Simon Hawke
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                        Binding: Mass Market Paperback

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                        5 massmarket paperback Titles in Timewars Time Travel Adventure Series : 2 - The Timekeeper Conspiracy - 3 Pimpernel Plot - 4 Zenda Vendetta - 5 Natutilus Sanction - 6 Khyber Connection
                        The Timekeeper Conspiracy
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                          The Timekeeper Conspiracy
                          Simon Hawke
                          Manufacturer: Ace
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                          ASIN: B000GRGMU4
                          The Timekeeper Conspiracy (Timewars)
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                            The Timekeeper Conspiracy (Timewars)
                            Simon Hawke
                            Manufacturer: Headline Book Publishing Ltd
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                            ASIN: B000OISA5U
                            TIMEWARS: Book 1: The Ivanhoe Gambit; Book 2: The Timekeeper Conspiracy; Book 3: The Pimpernel Plot; Book 4: The Zenda Vendetta; Book 5: The Nautilus Sanction; Book 6: The Khyber Connection; Book 7: The Argonaut Affair
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                              TIMEWARS: Book 1: The Ivanhoe Gambit; Book 2: The Timekeeper Conspiracy; Book 3: The Pimpernel Plot; Book 4: The Zenda Vendetta; Book 5: The Nautilus Sanction; Book 6: The Khyber Connection; Book 7: The Argonaut Affair
                              Simon (formerly Nicholas Valentin Yermakov) Hawke
                              Manufacturer: Ace Books
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                              Sweet Miniatures: The Art of Making Bite-Size Desserts
                              Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
                              • Christmas Desserts
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                              • Highly recommended!
                              • Looks good on the outside
                              • Photos!! Photos!! Photos!!!
                              Sweet Miniatures: The Art of Making Bite-Size Desserts
                              Flo Braker
                              Manufacturer: William Morrow & Company
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                              In Sweet Miniatures Flo Braker proves that it is a small world after all. But don't think of this IACP Award-winning cookbook as tiny. Rather, it's a comprehensive introduction to creating fabulous and impressive miniature desserts. Braker, a contributor to the San Francisco Chronicle and author of the much-loved Simple Art of Perfect Baking, offers step-by-step recipe directions, a complete list of baking needs, and helpful recommendations based on her own bakery and catering experience. Careful consideration is given to the basic art and science of baking, including sage advice on how to stock a kitchen with the necessary tools and ingredients. Novice and advanced bakers alike will find educational tips such as how to temper chocolate, how to use a pastry bag with tips and a coronet, and how to make simple yet elegant decorations. Braker's focus here, however, is the miniature presentation, and she brings together more than 125 recipes of sought-after minicakes, pastries, cookies, candies, and tarts. Popular favorites include Individual Lemon Meringue Tarts as well as traditional European favorites such as Shortbread Cameos, Viennese Triangles, Krumkake, Pistachio Petit Fours, Neapolitan Wedges, and the holiday favorite, Lebkuchen. Full-color illustrations complement the recipes. Braker even suggests storage ideas to protect the most fragile pastries and to maintain their even more delicate flavor. With such an inclusive, smart, and instructional book Flo Braker lends credibility to the phrase "bite-size." And it's a mouthful. --Teresa Simanton

                              Book Description

                              Award-winning author and acclaimed baking expert Flo Braker knows the best things come in small packages. Now this acclaimed author is back with a revised and expanded edition of her beloved Sweet Miniatures. Winner of the IACP Single-Subject Cookbook Award, Sweet Miniatures offers rich, all-new color photography, a whimsically appealing design, and step-by-step instructions for making all kinds of delectable desserts scaled down to an irresistible one-bite size. Miniature chewy Panforte di Siena, crispy Florentine Squares, and tangy Shreveshire Tarts will whisk family and friends away on an exciting mouthwatering journey. Little sweet somethings—Candied Almond Clusters, Golden Caramels, and Toffee Butter Crunch—make a thoughtful gift during the holidays. From cheerful Chocolate Hedgehogs to a set of Midas Cups for adding that golden touch to a festive soiree, Sweet Miniatures has all the right ingredients for creating the perfect bite-size morsel to suit any occasion.

                              Customer Reviews:

                              4 out of 5 stars Christmas Desserts.......2007-05-14

                              Book covered the subject indicated in the index section on my preview before placing the order. However, I still cannot find in this book or any others purchased or reviewed a receipe for my grand-mother's Italian "cookies" or pastry she always prepared for her grandchildren during the Christmas Holidays. I know that it contained figs, currants, raisons and either pecans or walnuts all ground-up and inserted into a pastry shell like ravioli or cannoli before baked, then frosted. I and my sisters all remember eating the pastry but no one could find a receipe for this in all her kitchen belongs after she passed away. She always called it "cuccithaida"....but we guessed on the spelling of that Italian name she called that "cookie" when she served them. We are all Italian-Americans born and raised in the U.S., but our father did not know anything about his mother's cooking; just liked to eat the sweets too!

                              Maybe someone in Amazon can locate this better than me. All of my ancestry came from Sicily when they immigrated to the US back in the early 1900s.

                              1 out of 5 stars No received this book.......2007-03-12

                              Inform that I just don't receive this book in my adress conform order. Please, review the order.

                              5 out of 5 stars Highly recommended!.......2007-01-09

                              This is one of my favorite dessert books! The desserts not only look beautiful but are always the first to be "gobbled" up by my family and friends!
                              Recipes are instructional and easy to follow making the most intimidating tasks easy and practically effortless. I wish that it had a few more photographs, but it does have photos of the more popular dishes.

                              I have found myself purchasing this book over and over for friends and family who enjoy baking. If you enjoy baking desserts, this book is a must for your kitchen!

                              2 out of 5 stars Looks good on the outside.......2006-10-28

                              I bought this book because I love making miniature foods. My major problem with this book is that on the inside there are only a few color photos and the rest of the book is pretty dull to look at. The recipes seem okay but just the dull look of the pages make it pretty hard to get inspired to try any of these recipes. I recommend just finding it at a library and not spending any money on it. I have a book called "Finger Food" by Katharine Gasparini. It has more savory recipes but there is a section for sweets. This book is also fully photographed.

                              2 out of 5 stars Photos!! Photos!! Photos!!!.......2006-05-10

                              The book is OK, the recipes seem to be good (I haven't tried any yet), but there's a lack of photographs...

                              I think they are very important for cook books!!

                              I have a lot of experience in the kitchen, even so it's hard to picture something in your mind if you have never seen it before... lol

                              Since the cakes, cookies and so on are miniatures, it would be a lot easier to make them knowing the final result (the image, I mean).
                              The Sweet Potato Queens' Book of Love (Running Press Miniature Editions)
                              Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
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                              Jill Conner Browne
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                              ASIN: 0762416211
                              Release Date: 2003-09-16

                              Book Description

                              The best-selling Sweet Potato Queens bring their unique brand of "spunky advice on beauty, life and love" (People magazine) to our Miniature Edition(tm) line in this abridgment of The Sweet Potato Queens' Book of Love, complete with outrageous humor and insight, plus sparkly hangtag.

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                              To know the Sweet Potato Queens is to love them, and if you haven't heard about them yet, you will. Since the early 1980s, this group of belles gone bad has been the toast of Jackson, Mississippi, with their glorious annual appearance in the St. Patrick's Day parade. In The Sweet Potato Queens' Book of Love, their royal ringleader, Jill Conner Browne, introduces the Queens to the world with this sly, hilarious manifesto about love, life, men, and the importance of being prepared. Chapters include:
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                              From tales of the infamous Sweet Potato Queens' Promise to the joys of Chocolate Stuff and Fat Mama's Knock You Naked Margaritas, this irreverent, shamelessly funny book is the gen-u-wine article.

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                              Customer Reviews:

                              5 out of 5 stars Seriously Fun Advice!.......2007-09-12

                              Jill Conner Browne has a REAL voice that speaks volumes about love, friendship and living life "out loud". Buy one for yourself and one to lend to friends, better yet, it makes a great birthday gift!

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                              The recipes! This was totally unexpected, and I only read them because she's such a good writer. And the names! "Fat Mama's Knock You Naked Margaritas"! " Come Back Sauce"! "Danger Pudding"! -- the latter prepared by boiling an unopened can of condensed milk.... "You shouldn't do any of this yourself, because you could be killed. Come by my house, and I'll make it for us. I'm very brave."

                              "What to Eat Before and After an Assignation

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                              This certainly isn't a "For Women Only" book -- indeed, it's as funny a book as I've read in quite awhile. You never know with humor, but if you like Florence King ("Confessions of a Failed Southern Lady"), definitely try Browne. And, if you've missed King, you're in for a treat there, too.

                              Not to be missed, if you're a fan of raunchy slapstick.

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                              Peter D. Tillman

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                                Binding: Paperback
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                                    Manufacturer: Leisure Arts
                                    ProductGroup: Book
                                    Binding: Pamphlet
                                    ASIN: B000PJSVQQ

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                                        ProductGroup: Book
                                        Binding: Paperback
                                        ASIN: B000ML5ZXE

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