North By Northanger, or The Shades of Pemberley: A Mr. & Mrs. Darcy Mystery (Mr. & Mrs. Darcy Mysteries)
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • A thrilling tale about the former mistress of Pemberely
  • The best yet of the series!
  • A Wonderful Yarn
  • Best of the three
  • An entertaining read
North By Northanger, or The Shades of Pemberley: A Mr. & Mrs. Darcy Mystery (Mr. & Mrs. Darcy Mysteries)
Carrie Bebris
Manufacturer: Tor Books
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ASIN: 0765352745

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Named Best Historical Mystery of 2006 by Romantic Times BOOKreviews!
After the intrigues and excitements of their time in the city, the Darcys are more than prepared for a bit of peace and quiet at Pemberley. This is time that they can spend together as Elizabeth settles into her pregnancy. However, such serene solitude is not meant to be. First a letter from Lady Anne Fitzwilliam Darcy, long deceased, is discovered. The contents are both mysterious and prescient for Mrs. Darcy. Then a summons to Northanger Abbey involves the young couple in intrigues that threaten not just the Darcy legacy and good name, but Mr. Darcy’s freedom as well.
…and to make matter even worse and more uncomfortable for the expectant mother, Darcy's overbearing aunt, Lady Catherine de Bourgh, arrives on the scene to further bedevil Elizabeth.

Add to this rumors of treasure and past scandals, and it becomes obvious that peacefulness is not at home in Pemberley, but secrets and spirits of the past are, and their revelations can have a most a chilling effect on both the Darcys and their family to come.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars A thrilling tale about the former mistress of Pemberely.......2007-06-21

This mystery novel is the third in the series by Carrie Bebris. They are all sequels of Jane Austen's "Pride and Prejudice." You do not need to have read Pride and Prejudice to understand this novel although it will help you greatly if you do.

In this story, Elizabeth feels the presence of Darcy's mother in the house, Pemberely. She feels that she is not the mistress and the late Lady Anne, who was adored by all who knew her, still remains. At first it appears that Elizabeth is not pleased with her presence or any rememberance of her. That will soon change. . .

Lizzy is expecting a child, her husband wants to hire a physician to see to the birth, buy Lizzie wants a midwife. They go to Bath to meet the physician and while there they get a letter from a Captain Tilney who wants to make there aquaintence at his home Northanger Abbey, if you have read Jane Austen's novel "Northanger Abbey" you will understand and appreciate the connection between these characters and novels.

The Darcy's arrive at Northanger Abbey on a horribly rainy night and find that their reception by the housekeeper and msater most peculiar and disturbing. You see, they went chiefly because Captain Tilney mentioned in the letter that their mothers were close friends and was curious about their relationship. In addition, Darcy and Elizabeth have grown very curious about Lady Anne because Lizzy has discovered a letter addressed to her from Darcy's mother. Well of course Darcy and Lizzy run into a mishap, an evil plot of familiar and unfamiliar charcters, and the great Lady Catherine de Bough all while they are trying to solve a mystery of Lady Anne before Lizzy is ready to give birth!

This book was such a page turner, wonderful if you like mysteries and Pride and Prejudice, I would say it is the best of the series!!!

5 out of 5 stars The best yet of the series!.......2007-06-20

Fast read. Excellent characters and terrific story. I bought an extra as a gift! As hokey as it sounds that Darcy and Elizabeth are in a mystery, it was remarkably well-written, intriguing and absolutely entertaining. The characters remain true to Austen. I'm hooked. Buy one, you'll have to buy the whole series, too!

5 out of 5 stars A Wonderful Yarn.......2007-06-18

Carrie Bebris has written a wonderfully engaging story that will captivate Jane Austen fans. Indeed, I think Jane Austen would be very pleased with Bebris' continuation of her characters. Mr. & Mrs. Darcy are both deeply drawn and fully realized. The book is also thoroughly researched and accurate, but what's great is that the research doesn't get in the way of the story or the characters. I highly recommend this book to any Jane Austen fan!

4 out of 5 stars Best of the three.......2007-06-18

This book is the best of the three Darcy mysteries by far. Although the plot is still less interesting than the subplots and general character interaction, there's significantly less of the supernatural involved. I give the author credit for an interesting idea when she combined Jane Austen's characters with the kind of plots Catherine Morland loved, I just couldn't buy Elizabeth entering so whole-heartedly into that world. Oddly, Northanger Abby is the only book that really deals with those ideas, and this is the first of the Darcy mysteries to shun them.

Overall it was enjoyable and a quick, fun read.

4 out of 5 stars An entertaining read.......2007-04-07

This series got off to a bit of a rocky start in my opinion, but this book and the previous one have only gotten better. In _North by Northanger_ in particular, Ms. Bebris has really caught the bantering tone that I imagine conversations between Elizabeth and Darcy would have had after their marriage, and the back-and-forth between them over the sex and possible names for their coming first child was one of the most enjoyable parts of the book for me.

The mystery is bizarre and a bit far-fetched but not overly taxing, and mainly acts as a vehicle for bringing together several of the characters we love (and love to hate) so much from _Pride & Prejudice_, as well as from the other novels. (I wish that Catherine Tilney - nee Morland - had made an appearance, though. I would have liked to see how she could have matured from the slightly silly, though good-natured, "heroine" of _Northanger Abbey_.) There is also some character development, and it's good to see Elizabeth, who at the beginning of the novel feels overshadowed by the memory of Darcy's mother, gain confidence and become truly the mistress of Pemberley, which certainly would have been a daunting task for her, given her modest upbringing. Darcy, too, must still learn some lessons about humility, particularly in his overprotective attitude over Elizabeth's pregnancy. This is made more understandable, however, by the fuller picture that we gain of his childhood, his mother's personality and the relationship between his parents, mainly through letters that Elizabeth must pore over to discover what has become of a precious heirloom.

A Glossary of the Construction, Decoration and Use of Arms and Armor: in All Countries and in All Times
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • An Historically Improtant Book
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A Glossary of the Construction, Decoration and Use of Arms and Armor: in All Countries and in All Times
George Cameron Stone
Manufacturer: Dover Publications
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ASIN: 0486407268

Book Description

This indispensable resource employs an dictionary-style format that makes it easy to locate material on an astonishing variety of weapons. Arquebuses, flintlocks, matchlocks, and other antique guns appear here, as well as German armor, French rapiers, Roman short swords, Turkish crossbows, Japanese bladed weapons, and more. Over 4,500 photographs and drawings, plus 875 figures.

Customer Reviews:

3 out of 5 stars An Historically Improtant Book.......2004-07-20

Over the many years I have used Stone's Glossary as a reference, I have seldom been disappointed, but then I don't ask too much of it either. Keeping in mind the era in which it was compiled and the biases thereof, I have little difficulty extracting useful information from it when needed. There are many modern references which are more accurate, and certainly the study of arms and armour has produced more informative works. There are few that rival this work in detail of scope, however. Those which cast as broad a cultural net have fewer examples and entries, while those that are more detailed seldom have nearly as many examples from so wide an area.
I would highly recommend this book to anyone researching the era for any kind of period fiction or screenplay, especially anything dealing with the height and decline of the British Colonial Empire.

4 out of 5 stars Ecclectic but broad collection of arms and armour descriptio.......2002-04-26

This eccentric collection of arms and armour descriptions began as Stone's personal glossary and progressed into the seminal work of his time. Despite its random and too often erroneous misconceptions (the man couldn't figure out how double mail was made or what it was even though he had seen it on several occasions) it offers an ecclectic smattering of the arms and armour Stone encountered during his lifetime. Read with caution, this Glossary proves to be a valuable resource to the arms and armour scholar.

4 out of 5 stars Stones Glossary.......2002-02-13

A very well illustrated and concise pictionary if you will of arms and armor around the world. A good basic reference work for the arms enthusiast or re-enactor.

2 out of 5 stars Of all places at all times?.......2002-02-10

For the author's supposed fixation on 'Oriental' weaponry, he covers absolutely nothing in regards to Chinese weapons. One picture caption talks about a Japanese chain weapon "Above an unnamed Chinese weapon." The weapon that is 'unnamed' is a wind and fire wheel, much like the indian chakram, but a very popular wepaon nontheless.

His coverage of Indian, Indonesean and Japanese weapons is acceptable, but his coverage of Chinese wepaons, a very significant field as far as warfare is concerned, is lousey at best. "Of all places places at all times" isn't an accurate description by a long shot, but it's an easy reference for people looking into european weapons for certain. The fact that it was written originally in the 20s makes for a lack of up-to-date info, but again, it's an easy to use reference

4 out of 5 stars still, the only one........2001-07-25

Despite past "killer" reviews, it is a vital work: easy to use and comprehensive. It is advised however not for the novice because of scattered errors and imagionary information. One must use it along with other, refined works and judge carefully the details.
A Glossary of the Construction, Decoration and Use of Arms and Armor in All Countries and in All Times, Together With Some Closely Related Subjects
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    A Glossary of the Construction, Decoration and Use of Arms and Armor in All Countries and in All Times, Together With Some Closely Related Subjects
    George Cameron Stone
    Manufacturer: Jack Brussell Publishers
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    A Glossary of the Construction, Decoration & Use of Arms & Armor
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        HE REMEMBERS THE TALE.

        Of a day when Mind and Hand were one, bound by the all-powerful Stone.Of an unfathomable evil which seized the Stone with ruthless treachery.Sundered its worlds. Used its might to conquer the domain of Mind.And shielded the ill-gained talisman in an impenetrable fortress.

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        Of the One Who Comes.
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        Bron looks up. And he knows.

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        Customer Reviews:

        5 out of 5 stars Great book, misleading back cover.......2003-10-27

        Unpredictable, imaginative, nicely written... What else can I say? It was a great book. Now I have to read the sequel. Too bad the third one isn't going to be published. :(
        The back cover doesn't describe this book accurately. This is a definite must-read.

        5 out of 5 stars Gripping.......2003-05-13

        When I first started this book I saw many of the typical fantasy themes: the lost magical artifact of incredible power, and the boy born of prophesy to change the world. Then suddenly the action kicked in and the whole plot was turned on its head. Wow.

        I loved the world, so richly portrayed and thoughtfully flesh-out. I loved the main character, who was never predictable, always rethinking his notion of the world. I loved the suspense of what is in many ways a spy story - that rush of being deep within the lion's den and the fear of immanent discovery.

        As a reader you get to see the point of view of two very different people, both of whom are sympathetic and engaging. Can they both "win" or will one inevitably bring the downfall of the other?

        By the end of this book, I had to shut myself away from the world and read non-stop. The last page had me so moved I was wiping away a tear. This is a great book, with a strong, character-driven plot, always surprising and never dull!

        2 out of 5 stars Cliche and stilted.......2002-05-18

        I'm not sure what all the praise is for the beautiful writing. I see no beautiful writing here. I see a stilted story that captures every dumb cliche of melodramatic fantasy. I bought this book for the same reason that were previously stated, but was very disappointed by the silly characters and the ridiculous nomenclature--The One Who Comes, Mindpower, Handpower--puh---lease! Ms. Strauss, this sounds like a bad B SF movie.

        4 out of 5 stars An Old Man Learns from a New Tale.......2001-12-13

        As a writer (The Legacy, Savage Press 2000), I appreciate good wordsmithing regardless of the genre of the book. I must be honest. Other than Ursula LeGuin, I haven't read fantasy/sci-fi in ages. However, I bumped into Ms. Strauss because of her heavy involvement with the SFWA website and her good work at that site attempting to assist new writers in avoiding dubious literary agents and agencies. Since she was so personable and helpful via email, I felt it only fair to buy copies of her books and give them a try. Guess what? She's one great writer and I thorougly enjoyed the initial book in the series, "The Arm of the Stone" as well as its sequeal. Though I generally read literary fiction, I was fully satisfied by the sophisticated language, plot and charectors used throughout both books.

        Bravo!

        5 out of 5 stars What is good, what evil??.......2001-09-11

        Interesting take on good vs. evil - and the ambiguities between them. A young boy whose family is exterminated has a VERY good idea of what evil is - and makes it his lifes ambition to infiltrate the group who killed his family and destroy it. That is, until he is finally accepted into this group - and comes to understand why they exist, and what they are trying to accomplish. He becomes a revered leader. Again - until he is re-united with his brother and realizes that there IS inherent evil in the group he now leads...Extremely lyrical prose makes the book even better!
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          Victoria Straliss
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          The Arm of the Stone
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            Victoria Strauss
            Manufacturer: Avon
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            (from inside jacket) "In The Arm of the Stone, Victoria Strauss has created a reality of two worlds: Handpower, based on technology, and Mindpower, in which tools are regarded as dangerous heresy. A thousand years ago, when the worlds split apart, an ambitious sorcerer seized the Stone from which the powers of mind are drawn. To keep the new world from contamination, he established rigid rules circumscribing which machines may be built and what types of knowledge may be pursued-rules brutally enforced by an order of Guardians known as the Arm of the Stone. . . ."
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              The Babe with the Twistable Arm
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                Hampton Stone
                Manufacturer: Popular Library
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                      What could be nicer for newlyweds than to sit down to a lovely meal they made together? Not On Love Alone makes it easy. It is a cookbook for newlyweds, organized chronologically around the first year of marriage.

                      Starting in January, each month has a main dinner menu that is based on seasonal ingredients, and a smaller menu, ranging from breakfast to lunch to drinks or dessert, for when a full menu is too much to tackle. There are also dozens of cooking tips, ingredient notes, shopping aids, and equipment pointers sprinkled throughout, accompanied by the author’s own charming drawings.

                      Having learned to cook as a young girl at her food-lover father’s side, Jessie Carry Saunders writes with a tone that is both surefooted and casual. So, break out that new Cuisinart! Saunders is determined to persuade every newly married couple that they can cook, and — with her mix of delicious recipes and cooking tips — to encourage one and all that they can be relaxed about making great meals.

                      Customer Reviews:

                      5 out of 5 stars Wedding Present.......2007-06-09

                      I've given this book a couple of times as a wedding present, it is awesome and thoughtful.

                      5 out of 5 stars Great for Newlyweds.......2007-05-21

                      This is a really cute book. It would make a great gift for a wedding shower. The pictures are fun and the chapters are very informative. I will be buying more as gifts!

                      5 out of 5 stars Delicious all the way through.......2006-06-27

                      I have had success with the recipes I've tried from this book, so it already wins a thumbs up. But it's the writing that I really have to rave about--in fact, I found myself abandoning whatever novels I was reading at the time and curling up in bed with this book to read instead! It is such a wonderful conversation from someone else who is new to marriage, and her charts, tidbits, and cheese play are amusing and helpful. My husband has taken her suggestions on salt and made them law in our house.

                      On a practical level, this book is well put together. It does not overwhelm you with recipes but instead gives you one wonderful new meal to try each month, plus some other must-have recipes, all with the goal of getting you to sit across the table from your spouse. I also liked the book because the author is young, busy, and crammed into a city-style apartment with all its limitations. It addressed many real-life challenges I face in my own life and kitchen, making it more relevant than Betty Crocker.

                      Everyone we love who gets married this summer is getting this book as a gift from us.

                      5 out of 5 stars Delighted, Charmed and Inspired Newlywed.......2005-06-05

                      I received Not On Love Alone: A Year of Delicious Dinners and More for Newlyweds, by Jessie Carry Saunders, as a gift from my mother-in-law and I absolutely adored it! In fact, upon finishing it, I went out and purchased another one as a birthday gift for a friend. I read it like a novel: while the food narratives and recipes are meticulously detailed and delicious-sounding in every way, equally enjoyable are the charming anecdotes about the author's husband (JS), father (Pops), family vacations, and dinner parties, as well as the whimsical illustrations, done, I understand, by the author herself. As a newlywed myself and a culinary novice, I feel inspired by Jessie to tackle and conquer my own kitchen! I'm particularly looking forward to making her chicken noodle soup and her peach bellinis, and as my experience grows, I may even feel confident to tackle her recipe for doughnut bites with chocolate ganache filling! This book is a great read as both a cookbook and a piece of art: I promise you that you will be absolutely charmed and delighted by it, as was I!

                      5 out of 5 stars A Must for Every Home Cook.......2005-05-28

                      I loved this book! Jessie Carry Saunders's writing and recipes combine the elegant authority of Elizabeth David with the infectious enthusiam of Rachel Ray. It's clear she knows and loves her subject.

                      Of the recipes I've tried so far, I particulary recommend Roasted Poratoes with Shallots and Toasted Walnuts, Green Bean and Hazelnut Salad, Roasted Asparaugs, Fried Chicken, Sort of (sounds weird but it works), Lemon Ginger Tart and Wrong Way Torte. Perhaps Saunders timed the release of the book to coincide with the strawberries that go in the torte.

                      Saunders's drawings are evocative and inspiring. I can't believe she did them as well as wrote the book. How talented can one young woman get?

                      JS (her husband, to whom the book is dedicated) must be one lucky guy. Her family sounds kind of kooky, but very close-knit and loving.

                      I'm really looking forward to this writer's next book(s).
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                      -- A simple guide to common cookware
                      -- Terminology and spice indexes
                      -- Preparation and cooking times
                      -- Tricks and tips from the stovetop to the dining room table
                      -- Suggestions for "special occasion" meals, including the one-year anniversary dinner and when in-laws come to visit

                      Customer Reviews:

                      4 out of 5 stars Usually great, sometimes needs some help.......2007-03-19

                      I bought this book as a gift for a girlfriend getting married because I loved my copy so much! This is a great book for any newlywed - new to the kitchen or seasoned cooks. Lots of great ideas & recipes in here for everyday and for special occasions. I have found some of the recipes when followed exactly to be "missing something" in taste. My husband and I have experimented and made some the recipes "our own" for this reason. Overall a great book.

                      5 out of 5 stars A Great Bridal Shower Gift!.......2006-01-30

                      This book is great for newlyweds. It has sections for holiday meals, and romantic cooking for 2 meals. Most meals are made to serve 2 people. There are sections about entertaining, hosting a Thanksgiving meal, etc. Great for a couple who are new to living together and are learning how to cook for two. Full color pages. I gave this book as a bridal shower gift to my friend, along with Betty Crocker's Cookbook - Bridal Edition.

                      4 out of 5 stars For a more intimate present, you may want to try . . . .......2005-05-18

                      I am an avid, but amateur chef and am getting married in Fall 05. I've looked at a number of bride-groom cookbooks. So far, my favorite is NOT ON LOVE ALONE by Jessie Carry Saunders. It has a friendlier, more intimate tone than any of the others -- it feels like something written by a bride for other brides.

                      It has a friendly, appealing feel, like the author is in the kitchen with you, telling you stories about the recipes as she teaches you how to make them. Also, it's just a higher quality book -- it's a hard cover, the pages are nice and thick, and the watercolor illustrations on every page make the book seem like something you could display on your coffee table as easily as you could use it in the kitchen.

                      If you want a good cookbook, any of the various newlywed cookbooks will work fine. If you want an excellent present for a wedding or a bridal shower, my recommendation is NOT ON LOVE ALONE.

                      4 out of 5 stars Where's The simplicity for "New"lyweds?.......2004-02-06

                      Although this book has some great ideas, I don't find it very helpful for newlyweds just beginning on the journey to a new life, whom may need some simple recipes for starting out. These can be complicated at times. The name and a few recipes referring to candlelight meals you may wish to take time to do is about the only thing that puts this book into the gift category if anyone is looking for that special cookbook to give to Newlyweds. I also recommend "Honeymooner's Cookbook" and it's a more practical approach for newlyweds because the recipes are quite simple yet some very elegant to serve by candlelight. Also it has special features such as a cute recipe pocket & tabbed dividers that are simply pretty, tons of tips too on the back of each one to make things a little easier around the kitchen and whole house. With a nice custom designed cover, even a Wedding bouquet on the back cover, I would suggest it along with this cookbook or by itself.

                      2 out of 5 stars I was expecting more tips and tricks.......2003-07-26

                      From the blurb on Amazon, I was expecting more tips, tricks and handholding from this book. Basically it's just recipes with a glossary in the back of cooking terms and herbs and spices.

                      There are some entertaining tips but I would go to [online store] for a book like that. Not exactly what I expected when this book arrived. Also, I'd like to have nutritional information because we like to plan our meals to be moderately healthy.
                      The Newlyweds' Cookbook
                      Average customer rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars
                      • Strange, Fishy, Very Gourmet
                      • A comprehensive, important recipe guide to the major events a newlywed couple can anticipate in their first year together
                      The Newlyweds' Cookbook

                      Manufacturer: Ryland Peters & Small
                      ProductGroup: Book
                      Binding: Hardcover

                      GeneralGeneral | Cooking, Food & Wine | Subjects | Books
                      Cooking for OneCooking for One | Quick & Easy | Cooking, Food & Wine | Subjects | Books
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                      ASIN: 1841729647

                      Book Description

                      "The Newlyweds' Cookbook" is the perfect wedding gift for any couple. Whether they are seasoned cooks or new to cooking, this is the only cookbook they will ever need for their new life together. First, Kitchen Basics will ensure you have all that's needed to get you cooking--from essential utensils and pots and pans to flatware. Any items you are missing can be added to your bridal registry. The recipes include ideas for Brunch, Snacks and Appetizers, and Classics such as Coq au Vin. If you are a busy working couple, the evening meal is an opportunity to spend precious time together. Quick Weekday Meals will inspire you to whip up something delicious in a flash. However, for Special Occasions you will want to create a fabulous meal for two: try Oysters Rockefeller and Peaches and Raspberries in Sparkling Wine. Wow your new in-laws at Family Gatherings with the perfecs Roast Chicken and all the trimmings, while Easy Entertaining gives you lots of ideas for smart meals that won't leave you slaving in the kitchen. Finish off with something from Desserts or Baking, and choose Drinks (from juices to smart cocktails) to suit the occasion. -Comprehensive and inspiring, this book will make the perfect wedding gift. -If you are new to cooking, this book offers lots of simple recipes to get you started, while seasoned cooks will find plenty of ideas for every occasion. -Includes Recipe Basics--all the essentials that you will need to refer to again ang again, such as Broth, Pizza Dough, Sauces, and Dressings.

                      Customer Reviews:

                      2 out of 5 stars Strange, Fishy, Very Gourmet.......2007-07-14

                      Recipes such as "tomato salad with anchovy vinaigrette", salade nicoise, duck breasts with peppercorns, mussels with fennel, tomatoes, garlic, & saffron, smoked salmon & scrambled duck eggs with caviar"...

                      Now I like the more gourmet foods...but this is over the top gourmet. The only reason I didn't give it 1 star as opposed to 2 is the fact that there are a handful of decent recipes such as "lemon spice chicken" and "braised pork chops with tomato, orange, & chile"...which are about the only two.

                      5 out of 5 stars A comprehensive, important recipe guide to the major events a newlywed couple can anticipate in their first year together.......2006-05-23


                      Marriage often brings with it additional or new cooking demands, which can be a pleasure or a pain depending on how much cooking experience has been had before the event. The newly joined couple at last has a cookbook which encourages cooking for two in THE NEWLYWEDS' COOKBOOK, which opens from an introductory chapters on kitchen basics - necessary pots and pans to tableware, which can also be part of a bridal registry - to recipes for snacks, quick meals, family gatherings and special occasions alike. Color photos liberally grace a comprehensive, important recipe guide to the major events a newlywed couple can anticipate in their first year together. The focus on elegance and ease of preparation makes NEWLYWEDS' COOKBOOK a winner!

                      Diane C. Donovan, Editor
                      California Bookwatch
                      I Do... Not Cook! a Bride's First Cookbook: Tips, Recipes & Advice for the Newlywed Cook
                      Average customer rating: Not rated
                        I Do... Not Cook! a Bride's First Cookbook: Tips, Recipes & Advice for the Newlywed Cook
                        Morris Press Cookbooks
                        Manufacturer: Morris Press Cookbooks
                        ProductGroup: Book
                        Binding: Paperback

                        GeneralGeneral | Cooking, Food & Wine | Subjects | Books
                        ASIN: 1575027518
                        The Newlyweds Guide to Entertaining
                        Average customer rating: Not rated
                          The Newlyweds Guide to Entertaining

                          Manufacturer: Mesa Books
                          ProductGroup: Book
                          Binding: Hardcover
                          ASIN: 097289490X

                          Product Description

                          "Just married? Feeling the urge to entertain, but not sure how to go about it? This book is Entertaining 101". 9"x 6.5" x 1"
                          The Newlywed Cookbook
                          Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
                          • Cooked from it for 13 years.
                          The Newlywed Cookbook
                          Robin Walsh
                          Manufacturer: R & E Pub
                          ProductGroup: Book
                          Binding: Paperback

                          GeneralGeneral | Cooking, Food & Wine | Subjects | Books
                          ASIN: 1568750935

                          Customer Reviews:

                          5 out of 5 stars Cooked from it for 13 years........2007-06-01

                          I received this book for my wedding 13 years ago. I still use it. ALL of the recipes are good. They are quite EASY. And, most of the dinners serve 2. It is a perfect gift for a newlywed couple. I treasure it.
                          The Newlywed Game Cookbook
                          Average customer rating: Not rated
                            The Newlywed Game Cookbook

                            Manufacturer: Pocket
                            ProductGroup: Book
                            Binding: Mass Market Paperback
                            ASIN: B000DEM2QS
                            Newlywed's Cookbook
                            Average customer rating: Not rated
                              Newlywed's Cookbook
                              Kim Young-Soo
                              Manufacturer: Chubu Saenghwal
                              ProductGroup: Book
                              Binding: Hardcover
                              ASIN: B000MZ1PHA
                              The Newlyweds Cookbook
                              Average customer rating: Not rated
                                The Newlyweds Cookbook
                                G&R Publishing
                                Manufacturer: CQ Products
                                ProductGroup: Book
                                Binding: Spiral-bound
                                ASIN: 1563832372

                                Product Description

                                The Newlyweds Cookbook provides easy and delicious solutions for a couple who is discovering cooking together. With cooking instructions for him and her, the book shows how simple it is to prepare a meal together. The Newlyweds Cookbook makes a great first cookbook for the bride and groom with scrumptious dinners for two.
                                The Newlywed Cookbook
                                Average customer rating: Not rated
                                  The Newlywed Cookbook

                                  Manufacturer: R & E Pub
                                  ProductGroup: Book
                                  Binding: Paperback

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                                  ASIN: 9995398745

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