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Sleeper Vol. 3: A Crooked Line
Ed Brubaker , and Sean Phillips Manufacturer: Wildstorm ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback Similar Items:
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Graphic SF Reader.......2007-09-03
4.5 stars.......2005-11-22
One of the best graphic novels out there.......2005-10-18
Excellent as Always.......2005-03-28
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Alexander and the Wind-Up Mouse: (Reissue; Caldecott Honor Book)
Leo Lionni Manufacturer: Knopf Books for Young Readers ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover Similar Items: ASIN: 0394809149 Release Date: 2006-09-12 |
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Everyone loves Willy the wind-up mouse, while Alexander the real mouse is chased away with brooms and mousetraps. Wouldn't it be wonderful to be loved and cuddled, thinks Alexander, and he wishes he could be a wind-up mouse too. In this gentle fable about a real mouse and a mechanical mouse, Leo Lionni explores the magic of friendship.Customer Reviews:
A classic!.......2007-06-28
The Life of a Mouse...Sort Of.......2007-03-05
Love it!.......2007-02-17
So sweet.......2006-04-21
Learning self value through selflessness........2006-02-24
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I Face the Wind (Robert F. Sibert Informational Book Honor (Awards))
Vicki Cobb Manufacturer: HarperCollins ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover Similar Items:
ASIN: 0688178405 Release Date: 2003-04-15 |
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Ever lose your hat in a strong wind?
Ever feel the wind pushing you from side to side?
Know why you can feel the wind, but never see it?
You will!
Renowned science author Vicki Cobb makes scientific principles easy for even the youngest kids to understand. Follow this book with a young child who loves to play. Bring along balloons. Find a windy place. Together you'll face the wind and see that learning is a breeze.
Discover science, and the world will never look the same.
Great hands-on activities and irresistible illustrations by Julia Gorton make Science Play a perfect way to learn about science . . . just for the fun of it!
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Everyone knows it's Windy.......2004-03-01
The book begins with a "Note to the Reader". That reader, as it happens, is actually the adult who will be reading this book with their child. The note implores "readers" to allow their children to first read about the experiments and then find their own results before moving on in the book. This might get a little tedious if the experiments were vast complicated affairs. Fortunately, author Vicki Cobb has limited experiment materials to those objects people already have around their house(tape, wire hangers, etc.). No experiment is dangerous and none of them require adult supervision in any way.
The book is sort of an Intro. to Science for younger children. Kids will enjoy the bright colorful illustrations. Each scene takes place across a pure white background, occasionally dotted by a window or a tree. The pictures will certainly date in 5 to 10 years down the road, but if you want something that will make your kids interested in science NOW, then this is the book for you. And hey, it won the Robert F. Sibert Honor in 2004! If you're brave enough to take a chance introducing your kids to a little well wrought non-fiction, this here's a good starter book for them to consider.
T-Air-rifc!.......2003-06-23
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Wind of Honor (Legend of the Five Rings: The Four Winds Saga, First Scroll)
Ree Soesbee Manufacturer: Wizards of the Coast ProductGroup: Book Binding: Mass Market Paperback Similar Items:
ASIN: 0786927550 Release Date: 2002-08-01 |
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A new saga is born.......2006-05-09
Great book!.......2004-03-29
Rokugan lives on!.......2004-03-19
And the tradition continues.......2002-09-19
I guess I like a complete ending similar to Tolkien's complete family tree style ending to the Lord of the Rings.
But I also understand the need to detach the characters to benefit those who hasn't read the previous saga (what are you guys waiting for? :)
One of the most interesting aspect of the series is the style of telling several stories that focuss on a single event but told from different perspectives. That's one of the thing that kept me reading. I'm glad to report that in this new saga, the style continues with numerous perspectives that starts to emerge with this first book (starts from the preamble by Mr. Bolme).
Ms. Soesbee is one of my favorite writers in the Five Rings universe. Her subtle sense of defiance, flowing narration featuring a show of contrast perspectives continues to delight readers.
I just hate to wait until next year for the next book...
This series is about four siblings who are vying for the Throne of Rokugan, a country not too dissimilar to Feudal Japan with its Samurai warriors and codes of Honor. The protagonist here, is Tsudao, the first-born daughter of the Emperor. She is a prodigy at a young age, training hard and becoming one of the best swordsmen in the land. But the road to leadership is a hard one. Even the daughter of the Emperor has to negotiate the earning of trust of those she commands in battle, and battle is the one thing Tsudao knows she excells at. More treacherous is the human heart, the will of the Gods, the loyalty and deceit of those closest too her, the elaborate intrigues of the Court, and the fearsome plans of evil sorcerous powers hoping to conquor the Empire-- all things Tsudao hopes to avoid dealing with. Of course, we know that all these things will be unavoidable! There is a lot of action, epic battles, heart-stopping events, loyal sacrifice, twisted and tempting evil, nasty monsters, hidden courage and much more which help form the rites of passage suitable for a woman of which much is asked and much will be asked in the future. This book should appeal to anyone who likes fantasy adventure, strong female characters and/or has an interest in Asian settings.
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"Vickie Milazzo and the phenomenal success she has achieved for herself and others is astonishing. It doesn't matter what your life or career goals are, the 10 strengths she reveals Inside Every Woman will make it happen for you."
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Mirandy is longing to win the upcoming cakewalk, but she needs a partner. Her friend, Ezel, might fit the bill but doesn't seem too keen on participating. He teases her that he is going with another girl. Mirandy thinks she will win the contest if she can capture Brother Wind, an imaginary character drawn like a bluish white ghost. His grace and speed are what she thinks it will take to finish first. Of course, Mirandy and Ezel end up together, and win the cakewalk with their sassy moves.
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I usually fly through novels and non-fiction books, so I've had to take a completely diferrent approach to reading this book. I've been plowing through it, one chapter every week or so, and it's been having some impact on how I think about my professional life.
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The first half of the book focuses on the logistics of quantity cooking. It’s brimming with estimating guides, catering resources, and conversion charts that are useful for the professional caterer and home entertainer alike. The second half provides nine complete menus with 65 twice-tested, quantity recipes. All the menus include complete shopping lists in each quantity, a menu countdown, decoration ideas, and specific tips for shaving costs, time, and stress from your preparation schedule.
Serving a crowd? Not a problem!.......2007-08-23
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I am not a football fan. My idea of a super bowl is my mother's Val St. Lambert. But I do love a party, so if my centerpiece has to be the TV, hey, think of what I'm saving on flowers!
My Superbowl guest list is growing each day, and I'm getting nervous. Just how much food do I need for a crowd? And then there's the expense. Not to worry. With Denise Vivaldo's cookbook and catering guide "Do It For Less! Parties" I know I can throw a bash that won't stress me out and won't break the bank.
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But how much will this party cost, I wonder. "When people entertain, they spend a lot of money instead of keeping it simple," Vivaldo noted. "If you're having a lot of people, you don't have to offer a complete bar. Why not make one kind of drink, say Cosmopolitans, and add something non-alcoholic and some water and you've got it."
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"You don't need to spend a lot of money on matching linens," Vivaldo advised. "Look around your house. Everything doesn't have to match. Be creative. You can use a Mexican serape or even $10 sheets from Target. People don't come to your home to see your couch. They come for the company and a glass of wine."
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Vivaldo's game plan makes it all simple, starting with shopping for non-perishables the week before. I see two days before the game I can prepare the gnocchi dough and biscotti, with the bulk of the cooking the following day. On party day I have only to cook the gnocchi, reheat the lasagna and gnocchi sauce, toss the salad and brew coffee. Then I can relax and enjoy the game. Or you enjoy the game and I'll enjoy you!
"People make themselves crazy when they entertain," Vivaldo reflected. "If you could enjoy yourself more, you would do it more often."
CHILLED PENNE PASTA WITH PESTO AND PINE NUTS
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1 1/2 pounds penne pasta (uncooked)
1 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more as needed
4 cups fresh basil leaves
1/3 cup walnuts
4 garlic cloves, peeled
4 ounces grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
3/4 cup pine nuts, toasted
1. Bring a large stockpot of salted water to a rolling boil. Cook pasta in batches until al dente, 8 to 10 minutes, being careful not to overcook. Drain. Drizzle with a little olive oil if needed to keep from sticking.
2. Process basil leaves, olive oil, walnuts, garlic, Parmesan cheese, salt and pepper with a food processor until mixture forms a coarse paste. Taste and adjust seasonings.
3. Toss cooked pasta and pesto together in a large mixing bowl (in batches if needed for manageability). Sprinkle with toasted pine nuts.
3. Cover and chill until ready to serve. Serves 12 (options for 25, 50 and 75 in the book)
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When I recieved this book, first I was a little dissapointed - there were not really that many pictures of party DECOR (in fact, just a few). But this book is really packed with information! All the advice and recipies you need. A definite keeper for me!