The Marshal and the Murderer

Book Description

A young Swiss art student who commutes to a small town near Florence is reported missing. Then her body is found. Was it a sex crime? Guarnaccia suspects a local feud with its roots in World War II.

Customer Reviews:

The potters Tale.......2002-08-19

SoHo continue to delight by re-issuing Nabb's superlative Florentine novels ( although why they aren't being put out in chronological order defeats me ).

The story revolves around Guarnaccia's gradual unravelling of a decades old feud and it's tragic echo in the present.

As ever with Ms. Nabb the story is told with wit and compassion , there are no car chases ( there is a bus ride in the rain ), no shoot-outs ( in 20 years Guarnaccia's Beretta has remained firmly in it's holster ) and no lack of compellingly drawn believable characters.Yet again the atmosphere of Florence is brought out ( apparently ) efortlessly and adds enormously to the success of the book.

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On February 13, 1983, the US Marshals Service was summoned to the small North Dakota town of Medina to arrest a man by the name of Gordon Kahl, a known tax protester and former member of the Posse Comitatus. The marshals had an arrest warrant for Kahl and were notified that he was in Medina by Stutsman County Deputy Sheriff Brad Kapp. On a recent television program about how the power of the IRS is getting out of hand, assuming people are guilty until they prove their innocence, the show used a lead in of a picture of a wanted poster of Gordon Kahl announcing, "It all started with this man". The Medina shoot-out between Gordon Kahl and US Marshals was the first stop on a dangerous trail, which has lead to Ruby Ridge, Waco and Oklahoma City. Darrell Graf and Steve Schnabel were both members of the Medina Police Department, Graf being the Chief and Schnabel the Colonel. After finding out that the marshals were on their way to Medina, Graf and Schnabel did some quick planning and gathered members of the ambulance squad and rescue squad at the fire hall to prepare for what they thought could be a bloody shoot-out. Kahl had stated on several previous occasions that he would not go back to prison-he would go down fighting and take at least two enemies with him. The marshals arrived at Medina and eventually cornered Kahl just north of town by a small farmstead. Kahl had his wife Joan and son Yorie with him, as well as friends Scott Faul, David Broer and Vernon Wegner. After nine minutes of shouting back and forth to one another, a shot rang out and one of the marshals was fatally wounded. There was a short pause and then a hail of gunfire, which lasted 20-30 seconds. When the smoke cleared two marshals were dead, one marshal critically wounded and two local officers wounded. Kahl escaped under a heavy veil of fog that evening, eventually making his way to the state of Arkansas. Steve Schnabel was one of the local officers wounded in the gun battle and Darrell Graf was on the other side of the hill blocking traffic from entering the scene and coordinating the ambulance and rescue squads to positions for immediate response if needed. On June 3, 1983 law enforcement caught up with Kahl in Smithville, AR where he was hold up. They surrounded the house he was in and a barrage of gunfire ensued. The house was set on fire and virtually everything inside was destroyed, including the body of a man they believed to be Gordon Kahl. County Sheriff Gene Matthews was also killed during the shooting, but it is still unclear just when and where he received the fatal gunshot wound. Graf and Schnabel, former Medina police officers, have teamed together to write a book entitled IT'S ALL ABOUT POWER. The authors'unique perspective of the case as they were there when it all happened. Their knowledge of events, which took place before during and after the shoot-out at Medina, make for a shocking, truthful look at just what happened in Medina that day. The authors also detail the blunder made by law enforcement in Arkansas during their attempt to bring Kahl to justice for what he had done in North Dakota. There were two people killed in Arkansas that day and not one police photograph or police report to go with it. No evidence gathered save a burned body and a burned rifle from the house.

IT'S ALL ABOUT POWER was published by the authors so the end result would be a true and accurate account of events that is easy reading and filled with facts, designed to let the reader make up his or her own mind about the case(s). The authors had no asses to kiss and no political agenda to push, only a true story to tell that the public has been thirsting for.

IT'S ALL ABOUT POWER also touches on the human side of the aftermath. The authors bear their souls to let the chips fall where they may to show what a critical part Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) had to play in regard to events after the shoot-out, up to present day. This 20-30 second event in the lives of the authors has changed their lives forever! Many questions that have been asked over the last 16 years are answered in this book such as is Kahl really dead? Was the arrest warrant the marshals had in Medina that day a valid warrant? Did the marshals "ambush" Kahl at Medina? Did Graf and Schnabel help Kahl escape? Did Graf and Schnabel set Kahl up for an "ambush"?

IT'S ALL ABOUT POWER also paints a more accurate picture of just what kind of man Gordon Kahl was and why he held the views he did about guns, taxes and the Constitution of the United States.

IT'S ALL ABOUT POWER is a true and accurate account of the events and facts as we know them. We invite the readers to draw their own conclusions.

Customer Reviews:

Mediocre effort at best of an important law enforcement event.......2006-04-17

Having been involved in understanding first-hand much of the details of the Gordon Kahl Incident, I was eager to learn more. What I read was amateurish writing with a promise of objectivity that never delivered. The authors conveniently have left out much of the important facts of this incident, show a bazarre empathy as law officers toward Gordon and Yori Kahl, and convey their "message" regardless of the criminal past and threat posed by those directly involved in this incident. There are no real indepth background insights offered on either the offenders or the law officers involved, which a real author would do to enlighten his audience. The photo captions are weak to meaningless. The authors list key players at the beginning with a layout as if it was for movie credits, but include no U.S. Marshal Service names involved with the investigation and trial, who all played important roles. Reading Gordon Kah's description of the events was interesting, however.

A refreshing change from the "same old, same old"........2003-02-21

I am a former law enforcement officer from a small North Dakota town. After reading this book, I felt as if both authors just told me their stories face-to-face. The diagrams and photos really put me "at the scene". It is obvious that the authors of this book are not writers by trade, which actually made it a refreshing change from the same old, same old. I can relate to these officers having to wear many "hats" at their job. Graf shows the world, through this book, what being a Peace Officer is all about--trying to keep the peace. Unlike other authors of books on this subject, Graf actually met with and talked to the murderer on several occasions prior to the shoot-out, making informed decisions on first-hand knowledge. Others chose to ignore this knowledge when it was brought to their attention. Unlike a previous reader review, I've actually had a chance to meet with and talk to the authors after I read this book. I've seen the documentation they have to back up everything they write about in this book. Read the others first if you like, but save this book for last. It is the only true and accurate account you will read!

This is a lousy book! Period............2002-11-01

I have been fascinated by the incident for many years. The incident IS fascinating. The book is a joke. Poorly written. Poorly edited. It reads like a conversation over coffee at some hole in the wall pancake house deep in the bowels of North Dakota. I feel for the ex-cops that experienced the shoot-out. I am sorry, but leave the writing for the professionals - so the two guys who unfortunately had to deal with the poorly planned attempt at apprehending Kahl - can have their memories for their kids, grandkids, etc.... I am sorry but the book is just plain BAD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

A Fascinating and Factual Read.......2002-03-21

I lived in North Dakota at the time of these events. The author's first-hand account is consistent with, but fills in a lot of the blanks that have been written and reported about the confrontation at Medina ever since.

Critics of the book may point to minor flaws such as allegations of ...covering by the authors. I do not find such flaws nearly as credible as the book. Both Graf and Schnabel were professionals who were cooperative and did more than they were asked. Yes, their small-town police departments was organized like (surprise!) a small-town police department. And, yes, their account is factual, direct and down-to-earth, not full of socialogical [stuff] like Bitter Harvest, the first major book on the incident.

Neither author is apt to get rich on the book as it tells neither side exactly what they want to hear. Accordingly, the only fans of the book are likely to be those interested in just the unvarnishied, unfiltered facts from two police officers who did the best job they could with the tools available and are probably the only ones who conducted themselves properly thoughout all the events leading up to this incident and the aftermath thereof.

In short, if you believe your government is always right and never lies, skip this book because it will shatter your dreams. Skip it also if you believe the tax protest fringe is always the unfortunate victims of a government conspiracy. However, if you believe the truth lies somewhere between, you owe it to yourself to get and read this book.

Factual Approach.......2000-02-16

I read the book, and until reading it, I must say I had taken a lot of the media portrayal of the Medina incident at face value. The book fascinated me, and the credibility really couldn't be questioned. The time between the incident and the actual writing of the book would indicate that it was not a knee-jerk emotional reaction, but rather a well-thought out, painstaking, courageous process to set the record straight. It also means that the decisions to name the names of those who abused power was considered carefully - honesty, even with some risk. Appreciating the book, or even writing the book as it is, doesn't automatically put one in the category of a sympathizer of Kahl. But it does make one think about the rights we all should have as citizens, and how and when they might be threatened by the system as it is. "It's All About Power" may not quite rival the literary quality of "Bitter Harvest", (another book on the same topic, not written by an insider however,) but I don't think it is meant to. It's meant to lay out the facts in a way that a reader can draw his or her own conclusion. I definitely think it accomplishes that goal.

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The Marshal and the Murderer
Magdalen Nabb
Manufacturer: Penguin (Non-Classics)
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000OIXEXS

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The Marshal and the Murderer
Magdalen NABB
Manufacturer: Charles Scribner's Sons
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000UZS1MY

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Magdalen Nabb
Manufacturer: Penguin (Non-Classics)
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Unknown Binding
ASIN: 014778395X

Customer Reviews:

Best Naked Book I've Ever Read.......2006-09-02

I first picked up this book a few years ago because of the cover (I am something of book cover whore. I am easily pleased.) and I've never regretted it. I've never come across another book that was able to mix comedy and horror so well. As hilarious as this book was there were also numerous scary moments that didn't lose any of their power when it was preceded by a light humorous moment.

Anybody who reads it will fall in love with Fenberg and his multi-named brother who have to fend off curses, werewolves and vengeful rednecks to save the people they love. The story is off and running from the first page and you won't want to put it down, so don't!

My only complaint is why hasn't John Boston written another book?!

I like it but............2005-10-27

it was exhausting to read. Ingenious, witty, amusing, well-written, yes. But it's like being in the company of someone who is always "on," and quick with a witticism or comeback. Sometimes just a normal paragraph or two would have been nice, especially at 320 pages. There was a dip about 5/6ths of the way through that made me not want to pick it up again, but it does race towards the conclusion at least. Worth reading, but too clever for its own good.

Loving Naked.......2005-04-20

It's great, great fun. Read it. Enjoy it. Lend it out and share the experience with others. "Naked Came the Sasquatch" has quickly become one of my favorite books and I recommend it to all. If you loan it to someone and they don't like it I believe you have justification for ending any relationship you have with that person. I knew I was hooked when I started to end my conversations with my brother with "ps - bed wetter".

You'll read it again and again and again and...........2004-01-30

I was lucky enough to have been working in a bookstore when this book first came out. I walked past it everyday and it always caught my eye so I finally bought it. This may be the best book I have ever read. It has great characters, fantastic imaging from the descriptions, suspense, murder, humor, and monsters. It has gotten to the point that when I read this book, I actually visualize it as a movie with Bruce Campbell playing the main character Michael Fenberg and Janine Turner as Elaine Mitikitski(oh if it would only happen). It's a truly visualizing book from the reflections of Tuberski's See-Em-Dead Zoo Bar and Grill Massacre to Fenberg's giant truck to the Mogonogonovich Brothers brutish antics; it's a riot and so enjoyable. You'll read this book until it falls apart (then you'll tape it together over and over again).

I have recommend this book to numerous people and all of them are grateful for having got it. I got my wife to read it and well to make a long story short, we read it so often that I've had to buy three replacements because they get worn out (my prize one is I managed to snag a John Boston autographed copy). By all means, have no doubts, GET THIS BOOK! You will not be displeased.

Never a dull moment.......2003-07-28

The suspense in this book is great, but it isn't just the tense moments that make it so good. Normally when a book gives you a rundown of the character's life it's kind of dull. Boston takes these character development areas and makes them wet your pants funny. It's the first book I've ever read that didn't have a single dull moment.
Keep in mind that I have a warped sense of humor.

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Naked Came the Sasquatch
John Boston
Manufacturer: Wizards of the Coast
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Mass Market Paperback
ASIN: B000N26QE4

Book Description

EARTH FIRST! TERRA FOR TERRANS!

They've eased our problems. They've raised our standards of living. Their science has shown us that everything we thought we knew about the universe was wrong. And now the alien Hyadeans' high-tech gifts and their flair for social order promise to make a paradise of planet Earth.

To us, the Hyadeans seem a model of efficiency and clear thinking. But in Hyadean eyes, Earth's culture wallows in imagination and dreams, artforms and concepts which would never have occurred to a citizen of their world. To some of the aliens, this demonstrates Earth's backwardness; others are increasingly fascinated by us.

But when a political assassination plunges his life into chaos, wealthy socialite and "fixer" Roland Cade discovers the dark underbelly of the alien presence. Our government obeys them. Our economy serves their wealthy masters. And the CounterAction "terrorists" on the news are truly fighting for freedom for Terrans and Hyadeans alike -- and one of them is his ex-wife.

Soon Cade is caught up in a terrifying adventure that will take him around the globe, and a conflict that will threaten to destroy the world as it turns American against American -- and Hyadean against Hyadean. Cade will find friends in unexpected places, among the agents of CounterAction, and among the aliens themselves. But he will also face deadly enemies closer than he ever could have feared....

Customer Reviews:

Writer shoves social commentary down my throat. Film at 11........2002-01-23

I am prohibited from presenting my initial review due to the overabundance of spiteful remarks that it contained. Suffice it to say that overall I did not like the book. I feel passionate enough about this to warn off others from buying it in any published form.

What I liked:
1) Cover art was ok.
2) Hmmmmm....

What I did not like:
1) Book seemed sketchy.
2) Book was carrier for author's latest left-wing socio-economic-political ideals. And it shows.
3) Book preached author's ideals over and over and over and over......(ad nauseum).
4) Author's use of limited omniscience is inconsistent and leaves threads dangling by end of book. (Please do NOT interpret this as a request for a sequel!)

I don't read fantasy or science-fiction with the yearning desire to know the author's every ill-conceived opinion about how governments stink and oppress the masses.

Keep it to yourself, James.

Not much of a science fiction novel........2001-11-23

I have to admit right off that I only got as far as page 168 in this novel. I was just too bored to continue with it. It is difficult to believe that James P. Hogan wrote some of my favorite science fiction novels, "Code of the Lifemaker" (1983) for one, and then wrote this novel.

"The Legend that was Earth" does have space aliens but they really are just another class of people in this novel. There are a few futuristic ideas that are interesting but not many. This is really just another would be political adventure novel. I don't recommend it for science fiction fans.

A refreshingly enjoyable story.......2001-10-03

They're called the Hyadeans, and they've come to help. They promise to bring order and prosperity to a politically fragmented, often chaotic Earth. But are they really what they seem? Who are they really helping?

As a long-time fan of James Hogan, I pounced on the paperback edition of "The Legend That Was Earth" the day it came out. Forewarned by the negative reviews posted on this site to date, I didn't get my hopes up too much. But I needn't have worried. While the book admittedly isn't among Hogan's greatest, it was still very hard for me to put down. I devoured it within a single 36-hour period.

The story starts out a little slowly. Wealthy socialite Roland Cade leads a comfortable existence as a "fixer", a man who knows how to get Terrans and Hyadeans together to trade often-illicit goods and services. He's the man to see if, say, an off-worlder is interested in procuring exotic Navajo sand art for shipment back to the home world, where everything is utilitarian, drab and grey. He knows how to "go with the flow," not worrying about the Big Picture. He organizes cocktail parties filled with shallow people making insipid conversation. Their phraseology feels stilted, wooden, unnatural. People just don't talk like that in the real world! Are the naysayers right? Has Mr. Hogan lost his edge???

It was enough to really get on my nerves. But not to worry: a few chapters in, Roland gets a rude wakeup call when he comes across his ex-wife, who works for an armed resistance movement. It doesn't take him long to discover the dark side of the alien presence, as his life is turned upside-down. He falls in with people who have a genuine purpose to their lives. They talk like normal people. And he and his new-found friends discover that it isn't a strict conflict between Terrans and Hyadeans. There are "good" and "bad" people on both sides. Who will prevail?

Granted, the themes Mr. Hogan explores are familiar territory for those who, like me, have read most of his works. He is very much a proponent of Libertarianism. At least one of the villains in Hogan books always manages to self-destruct in a spectacularly creative way. The bad guys are into big-time feudalism, and they'll stop at nothing to get their way. The end is somewhat predictable. But that's OK by me: in this crazy, mixed-up world, "predictable" has its appeal. Do we really want the bad guys to win? Just this once?

Picture "Legend" as mental comfort food. Do you complain because you've eaten chocolate a thousand times before?

As has become Mr. Hogan's custom in recent novels, he explores exotic scientific theories. In the case of "Legend", it is the Hyadeans who believe in the Many Worlds Interpretation of Quantum Mechanics, Catastrophism and alternatives to Einstein's Theory of Relativity. Between several of the chapters are little italicized sections describing the theories and their implications. They're not, for the most part, central to the plot, but they make for fun reading. Whether or not they're valid theories I leave to the scientists to hash out.

All in all, I don't regret spending the money on this book. Serious Hogan fans should give this one a chance.

Fiction, with aliens thrown in.......2001-01-10

This is only the second Hogan book that I have read. The first, "Cradle of Saturn", dealt with somewhat bizarre scientific theories. In this book, he again espouses alternate science theories as the basis of his story.

However, The science fiction is ancillary to the story. Hogan wrote a story of intrigue and suspense. The Hyadeans did not have be aliens for the book to work because the plot doesn't hinge on the alien issue. Rather, the book focuses on development of the action caused by conflict in cultures.

The story reminds me a lot of a Robert Ludlum plot. Cade is the reluctant hero who experiences a life changing paradigm shift. He is thrown into a world of conflict that he refused to beleive existed. Hogan stresses his development, not the alien presence, to create his plotline. The characterization is well thought out and developed. However, the ending is somewhat predictable and contrived.

All in all, it's an enjoyable and easy read.

The Legend that was Earth.......2000-12-10

I have bought all of Hogan's novels and enjoyed them all - except this one. I could not believe that this was written by him. It reads like a 1st novel - infact, I would bet that this was a draft from years earlier that he dusted off and brought to market on his name alone because it was not because of the plot or characters.

I got all the way throught to the last 30 pages and quit reading the novel. I could not take it any more. I purchase Sci-Fi by authors. I may try Hogan again but I think that I will check the ratings before I do.

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LEGEND THAT WAS EARTH
JAMES P. HOGAN
Manufacturer: Baen
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000IT12SM

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Under the crust: Turn the soil and you will find all the riches that are needed by man. Secrets of the earth exposed for the benefit of the human race. ... legends of the mountains woven in narrative
B. L Winchell
Manufacturer: Passenger Dept. of the Gulf Road and South Park Line
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Unknown Binding

Prospecting & Mining | Earth Sciences | Science | Subjects | Books
ASIN: B00088WDBS

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A very pleasant surprise

Everyday favorites

Gems!

Really easy - Really Great for those who like quality food

These recipes are true vegetarian pleasures!

Simple Vegetarian Pleasures
Jeanne Lemlin
Manufacturer: William Morrow Cookbooks
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

General | Cooking, Food & Wine | Subjects | Books
General | Quick & Easy | Cooking, Food & Wine | Subjects | Books
General | Vegetables & Vegetarian | Cooking, Food & Wine | Subjects | Books
Vegetables | Vegetables & Vegetarian | Cooking, Food & Wine | Subjects | Books
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Quick Vegetarian Pleasures: More than 175 Fast, Delicious, and Healthy Meatless Recipes

Main-Course Vegetarian Pleasures

Vegetarian Classics: 300 Essential and Easy Recipes for Every Meal

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ASIN: 0060932465
Release Date: 2000-05-02

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It would appear that the idea underlying Simple Vegetarian Pleasures is vegetarian food that doesn't require a great deal of labor to deliver big flavors--"simple" as in "not too much trouble." Lemlin also alludes to the simplicity movement, where simple means cutting back to what's really important, gaining both time and quality of life. If one has actually embraced the simplicity movement and has the time and ambience, it remains unclear why there's so little time available to give to the preparation and eating of food, one of the more important elements of daily life.

Ignoring all the simplicity stuff, however, leaves the cook with a cookbook filled with recipes pulling on the flavors of all corners of the world. Fill your pantry according to the master plan, shop wisely, plan ahead, and have at it. This is vegetarian cooking of a sophisticated kitchen and palate (using "sophisticated" in the title would presumably scare off anyone not inclined to struggle with food). Many of the recipes could fall out of cookbooks of various ethnic origins where a mainly vegetarian diet is the rule rather than the exception.

What this book really helps us do is move beyond the notion of vegetarianism as just so much brown rice, ragg socks, hairy legs, and save the whales. That is, Simple Vegetarian Pleasures moves right to the heart of cuisine, of food with soul, and makes the absence of meat an insignificant thing. It's that simple.

Ultimately, that it is simple, and that it is vegetarian, means a lot less than that it is exceedingly pleasurable. Enjoy these lush recipes. --Schuyler Ingle

Book Description

Jeanne Lemlin is aware that we're all vegetarians some of the time and that what we crave is delicious food that is quick and simple to prepare. In Simple Vegetarian Pleasures, she shares her dedicated, relaxed approach to good food with two hundred tempting recipes for flavorful meals.

The flexibility and range of Jeanne's recipes encourage you to take advantage of seasonal fruits and vegetables, and her menu suggestions for every occasion help frazzled cooks move serenely, almost effortlessly from soup to nuts. With tips for keeping your pantry and refrigerator stocked to simplify meal preparation and vibrantly flavored recipes - for stovetop dishes, make-ahead casseroles and gratins, rich vegetable stocks, salads, and a range of pizzas, quesadillas, sandwiches, and vegetarian burgers -vegetarian cooking becomes easy, fast, and fabulous. Whether you're vegetarian all the time or occasionally enjoy a meatless dish, Jeanne Lemlin has your food right here - simply delicious and deliciously simple.

Winning Dishes:

Chickpea Salad with Fennel, Tomatoes, and Olives
Spinach Soup with Couscous and Lemon
Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Portobello Mushroom and Caramelized Shallot Omelette
Nantucket Cranberry Cake

Customer Reviews:

A very pleasant surprise.......2006-05-18

I ordered this based on all the great reviews. When it came, I was a little disappointed because there are no pictures (sounds silly, but I like to see what the dish will look like) and none of the recipes really jumped out at me. Strapped for ideas, though, I started making some of them, and I've been so shocked at how well they turned out. They've been delicious and flavorful and relatively simple. True, the short list of ingredients means you should splurge and buy the best since those are the ones you'll be tasting, which is not good for me because I just got out of college, but all-in-all it's been a money-saver and I'm always impressed by the results. The only bad experiences have been the ones where I substituted ingredients. Try the butternut squash soup, which is just like Jeanne Lemlin says: sunshine in a bowl. Many of the dishes also work well as leftovers. I definitely recommend it to vegetarians and non-vegetarians alike.

Everyday favorites.......2004-08-09

One of my favorite vegetarian cookbooks. Nothing fancy, but lots of reliable everyday meals and a few real gems. My favorites are the black bean chili (meat eaters don't realize it's veggie) and the triple rice salad (beautiful and perfect for the holidays). I've given this book as a gift to at least 3 others--none are vegetarians, but they all love this book.

Gems!.......2003-08-17

Our family stopped eating meat about 10 years ago. (There were so many reasons---health, humaneness, environmental concerns---but I'm probably preaching to the converted here.) My wife has a shelf full of cookbooks, but whenever a meal turns out to be especially delicious and interesting, it's usually from one of Jeanne Lemlin's books. I can't recommend them highly enough!

Really easy - Really Great for those who like quality food.......2003-05-09

This book is great for making really tasty food that just happens to be meatless. It is all elegant enough for company, but easy enough for a monday night. I am especially fond of the white beans and tomatoes. I would highly reccomend this cookbook for those who like to use canned beans and veggies in their meals. These dishes certainly don't taste like you did though! It's my favorite veggie cookbook.

These recipes are true vegetarian pleasures!.......2001-09-28

I have had this book for over three years and I have yet to cook a bad recipe from it! I am not a vegetarian, just someone who likes to offer her family non meat alternatives a few nights a week. Most of the pages are worn and stained. And I find myself coming back to this book over and over again. Even my "carnivore" husband loves the recipes from this book. I especially love the long list of menu suggestions at the end of the book. It is yet another dimension that makes this book stand out from all the other vegetarian cookbooks out there.

Life's Simple Pleasures: Fine Vegetarian Cooking for Sharing and Celebration

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A delightful approach to healthy cooking
Eat with your eyes first

Life's Simple Pleasures: Fine Vegetarian Cooking for Sharing and Celebration
Karen Mangum
Manufacturer: Pacific Pr Pub Assn
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

General | Cooking, Food & Wine | Subjects | Books
ASIN: 0816311145

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A delightful approach to healthy cooking.......2002-05-13

Author of the romantic historical novel, The Rebel's Pledge.

This book is beautifully illustrated and is user friendly. It is broken down into the seasons of the year giving menus and recipes for winter, spring, summer, and fall.

Eat with your eyes first.......2000-01-21

As a vegetarian and "picky owner" of a number of vegetarian cookbooks, I thought "I had seen it all." This book features delicious recipes and lovely colorful photographs which let you "eat with your eyes first," as well as useful nutritional information.

Quick, simple, and main-course vegetarian pleasures

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Quick, simple, and main-course vegetarian pleasures
Jeanne Lemlin
Manufacturer: HarperCollins
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Unknown Binding

General | Quick & Easy | Cooking, Food & Wine | Subjects | Books
ASIN: 0060533501

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Brings three favorite cookbooks together in one volume: QUICK VEGETARIAN PLEASURES, SIMPLE VEGETARIAN PLEASURES, and MAIN-COURSE VEGETARIAN PLEASURES. A creative, relaxed approach to a variety of meatless dishes. More than 500 recipes!

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Simple Vegetarian Pleasures
Jeanne Lemlin
Manufacturer: Morrow Cookbooks
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000OF3Y18

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