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Lois Meade decides to open up a new branch of her cleaning business in the neighboring town of Tresham. But when bloody murder starts staining the quaint town, Lois has to put her own life on the line to straighten things out.
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A great cozy mystery.......2007-06-01
Ann Purser is one of my favorite authors. Her story lines are always ver interesting, and the characters are always evolving. This book holds your interest and you wish it would go on and on.
For Fear on Friday.......2007-05-11
Fear on Friday is not my cup of tea. Having read the series by Hazel Holt, Kate Kingsbury, Emily Brightwell and Jeanne M. Dams which I found delightful and informative, Fear on Friday fell far short of the mark for me. There was too much vacillating from one charater to another; so much so that I found my attention wandering and was unable to read it with ease. Besides that, I found too much attention was given to sex, affairs, etc.
Although the other series touch on these topics, they create their stories in such a way as to include people from all walks of life and give wonderful courses on geography and culture besides.
Fear on Friday.......2007-02-10
I have read the Monday thru Thursday books and they are just the greatest. I love Lois Meade. Ann Purser brings out all of the everyday to day goings on in a family in England. I have never been to England but this gives me an idea what it is like in a typical small town. The wrting is very good and keeps you turning the pages and after reading them all you find yourself waiting for the next book to come out. Because it deals with a whole family and their problems I recomend it for teenagers to read.
lois meade mysteries.......2007-01-12
great book i enjoyed is greatly. would recommend this to anyone who love mysteries.
New broom Lois.......2006-03-24
Lois Meade is a heroine to be taken with pinches of salt. Her home-grown detecting skills and sharp tongue meld nicely with her managerial skills. Not a lady to be ignored, as Hunter would tell us. I always look forward to more Lois.
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Felix Harrowgate was a powerful wizard until his former master wrenched Felix's magic from him and used it to shatter the Virtu-the orb that is the keystone for the protection and magic of the wizards of the city. Felix's only chance to reclaim the life he once knew is to restore the Virtu.
Mildmay the Fox was an assassin and a cat-burglar-until a curse caught up with him and his life changed forever. Now his fate is tied to Felix's, for good or ill, by blood...and by magic. With Mildmay's help, Felix must repair that which has been broken, and face the shadows of his past.
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ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS.......2007-09-14
THIS IS ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS I HAVE EVER READ, I WAS JUST FINISHING THE MOONS TREATOR, AND I WAS SCARE THAT I WILL NEVER FIND A BOOK AS GOOD AS THAT ONE, BUT I WAS WONDERFOUL MISTAKE, SARAH MONETTE IS NOW ONE OF MY FAVORITE WRITERS I READ THE BOOK IN 2 DAYS, FELIX SUPERV, SORRY IF MY REVIEW IS NOT VERY GOOD BUT IM FROM MEXICO AND MY NATURAL LENGUAGE IS THE SPANISH.IS WAS A LITTLE SLOWER THAT MELUSINE, AND I REALLY THINK THAT THE PERSON OF THE GIRLFRIEND OF FOX IS REALLY ABSURD, I WISH FELIX HAD FOUND HAPINESS WITH HIS GORGEOS BUT MUTE BOYFRIEND, BUT HEY, I WILL WAIT FOR THE NEXT BOOK.
Incesty, but still good........2007-09-04
"The Virtu" picks up almost precisely where "Melusine" leaves off, and is as strongly and cleverly written. The world building is excellent, the characters are complex and interesting. Monette is an amazing author and I look forward to reading more books by her. However, Mildmay's character seemed somehow off in "The Virtu." He's not as confident as he was in "Melusine," not as snarky and capable and witty. He went from being strong and active to being passive and almost cringing. And that bothered me. It seemed that the stronger Felix got the weaker Mildmay got, and while that's an interesting technique in general it didn't seem to gibe with Mildmay's established character. In addition, Felix has the hots for his half brother, which on one level makes sense... they didn't meet until adults, they are essentially strangers, and Mildmay has a lot of traits that Felix, in general, finds appealing and hot. Yet once again, it felt tacked on.
Several bits of "Melusine" and "The Virtu" seemed very Yaoi to me (personalities and physical traits, rape-as-badguy-indicator, glowy incestuous feelings, the faaaabulous femmy gay guy), so if you like Yaoi you'll probably get a kick out of this. To me, however, a lot of it felt like... I don't know... fanservice?
HOWEVER, quibbles like that aside, I greatly love both books in this series and the way Monette deals with a princess-in-disguise in "The Virtue" is enough for me to fall madly in love with her writing. Monette's an incredibly strong writer, snarky and sarcastic, poetic, and one of those rare artists who can craft an incredibly unlikeable character and still make him interesting and almost loveable.
Hard to get into.......2007-09-02
I am not really sure whether it's the writing style or the characters but I found this novel to be very difficult to get involved in, something I also felt about the previous novel Melusine.
All of the characters are obnoxiously intractable and that makes it very hard to feel sympathetic towards any of them. The whole story left me feeling rather indifferent as to whether they lived or died by the end.
Huge amounts of page time are spent in "in-between" locations traveling from place to place with very little going on except for the characters stubbornly refusing to interact in a meaningful way.
The plot is vague and we're not advised as to the important details of the world herein even as we're bombarded with lots of minutae about the cultures and societies with little context provided. This is a magical world but damned if I could figure out what practical uses magic is actually put to here.
The Virtu is not a horrible novel, but it isn't engaging either. All in all I found it to not be a very compelling read.
More magic and mastery in the mythical Mirador of Melusine.......2007-03-18
Picking up where we left Felix Harrowgate and Mildmay in the previous novel Melusine, we find the two brothers recuperating in the care of their mother's people in the Garden of Nephele. But whereas Felix is regarded as an honoured guest, Mildmay is treated more like a prisoner, mistakenly considered the vicious monster responsible for Felix's extensive and long term injuries.
Once more or less recovered, they eventually decide to make their return to Melusine, facing more dangers, picking up more travelling companions and encountering former ones; including Gideon and Mavortian von Herber. When back in Melusine and the Mirador, Felix seeks to repair the Virtu, which involves him and Mildmay along with their companions in a serious of further adventures, puzzles and magic, and more encounters with the evil Malkar. As before our two heroes, Felix and Mildmay, are troubled by questions of trust, loyalty, intrigue and ambitious self interest. There is also much greater reliance on magic and delving into wizardry than previously, and some rather complex theorising on the significance of labyrinths.
Most interesting is the developing relationship between Felix and Mildmay. Felix knowingly true to himself is unable to conduct himself with anything other than arrogance and pride, while Mildmay devotedly and obediently remains loyal to his older brother. Even when Mildmay becomes aware of Felix's sexual desires for him he does not loose respect for Felix, and while Felix promises not to rape him, his ambitions in other directions do not prevent him from taking advantage of Mildmay in order to achieve his goal.
Despite their faults, the two brothers remain very appealing. Felix for all his pride induced inhibitions, truly loves Mildmay and recognises his brother's abilities and devotion even if unable to express these feelings verbally. Mildmay becomes even more endearing with his selfless dedication to Felix and others and his unassuming manner; he constantly regards himself as dumb and stupid, while his actions, insight and abilities clearly prove otherwise. The positive conclusion, apart form whatever else is achieved, leads to the conclusion that both Felix and Mildmay have learned a great deal about their relationship, and may even find ways to move forward. We may yet learn as there is a third book in the series, The Mirador, to be published during 2007, which I, along with many others I am sure, eagerly await.
good book.......2007-01-08
A story with a non-predictable plot! The first book in the series had more depth to as you were told more of the emotions of the two brothers. But this book doesn't leave you hanging. You may have to read the first in order to understand some of the plot. I will read these again. You won't be able to put them down.
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Roman Manliness: "Virtus" and the Roman Republic
Myles McDonnell
Manufacturer: Cambridge University Press
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Recent studies of ancient Roman masculinities have concentrated on the private aspects of the subject, particularly sexuality, and have drawn conclusions from a narrow field of reference, usually rhetorical practice. In contrast, this book examines the public and the most important aspect of Roman masculinity: Manliness as represented by the concept of "virtus". Using traditional historical, philological, and archaeological analysis, combined with socio-linguistics and gender studies, it presents a comprehensive picture of how Roman manliness developed from the middle to the late Republic period.
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- The Moral Power behind Roman Civilization
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Being a Man: The Roman Virtus As a Contribution to Moral Philosophy (European Studies in the History of Science and Ideas)
Juhani Sarsila
Manufacturer: Peter Lang Publishing
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0820498947 Being a Man. The Roman Virtus as a Contribution to Moral Philosophy. European Studies in the History of Science and Ideas 14. Peter Lang, Frankfurt a.M., Berlin, Bern, Bruxelles, New York, Oxford, Wien. 2006
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The Moral Power behind Roman Civilization.......2006-08-31
Being a Man
The Roman Virtus as a Contribution to Moral Philosophy
By Juhani Sarsila
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"The Moral Power behind Roman Civilisation"
I came to this book as a result of curiosity. First, my University education in the late fifties in Aberdeen where I studied Moral Philosophy under Professor Donald MacKinnon and next, a sense of wonder at - along with the richness of their culture - what must have been the engine that drove the Romans to the conquering of such vast tracts of the earth's surface and their subjugation of so many civilisations and peoples. It had to be more than a blind urge to trample and conquer: what was the philosophy that spurred them on and held their vast empire together for so many centuries?
This study by Juhani Sarsila, "Being A Man: The Roman Virtus As A Contribution to Moral Philosophy" provides many intriguing answers to this. The notion of "virtus" (literally, "manliness") is so much more than just the possession or cultivation of warlike urges and valour - it encompasses a far wider spectrum. Early on, we find that the idea of a single brutish driving force is entirely inappropriate. "Virtus" has to be seen at many different levels in giving its life-long commitment to Roman society. And where do women fit into this? Are they totally sidelined by the driving male assumptions carried in this concept? Seemingly not. Indeed the Roman "virtus" can be extended to include the characteristics of woman - though here again, there are varying interpretations. W. Eisenhut (1973) had referred to the "disturbing" etymological connection with the root-word "vir" that long prevented "virtus" from being attributed to a woman. According to him, it would not have been until a letter of Cicero's to his wife that the meaning of "virtus" was extended to contain the "characteristics of a woman". Yet here there is a suggestion that this interpretation is solecistic. The terms "mulier" and "virtus" are in fact purposely contrasted. Cicero is actually stating that "virtus" applied to a woman does not really apply. The word indeed possesses purely masculine characteristics. And so this argument progresses fascinatingly through the interpretations of the works of Pliny the Younger, Juvenal and Ovid and many, many more.
Then there is the interplay of the genders as revealed in "Amphitruo" by Plautus where the thoughts of Alcmena dwell on the concept of military valour. She highlights "virtus" as the fundamental socio-political and individual value that ensures a safe and stable life for all members of (Roman) society. Indeed her subservience to this concept even goes so far as to suggest her own life's lack of real meaning without the presence of the all-powerful male "virtus". This picture then is further complicated when Alcmena has been praising the benefits of military valour for the whole of society - leading on to the clash of "amor" and "virtus". Are these two incompatible? The former emanating from and pertaining to the individual while the latter bonds and cements society? But just when this conundrum looms all is resolved in the further unfolding of events and we actually have "virtus" not contravening "amor", but actually reinforcing it.
The foregoing can only be only the tiniest glimpse into a fascinating study that covers a vast area of the philosophy, the art and the whole society of this ancient world - as the generous bibliography makes abundantly clear. The sheer complexity of this concept of "virtus" takes us on a journey from the earliest times, with Gaius Lucilius (2nd century BCE). Here we are shown the concept as something quite different again. "Manliness - or virtue - is being able to pay in full a fair price in our business dealings and in the affairs that life brings us; virtue is knowing what each affair has within it for a man; virtue is knowing what is right and useful and honourable for a man and what things are good and what are bad, what is shameful, useless, dishonourable; virtue is knowing the limit and the end of seeking a thing ......... and besides all this, thinking our country's interests to be foremost of all, our parents' next and then, thirdly, lastly our own". What an extraordinarily high - even unattainable - set of values for any social grouping to set itself! And here lies the intriguing feature of Sarsila's book - the revelation of the sheer scale of the concept of "virtus" in the Roman psyche. What at first just might appear to be merely an urge to conquer and expand by organised force of arms, takes on the mantle of an all-encompassing philosophy with many and varied facets.
The text is clear and crisp and to this monoglot anglophone this has to be viewed with a degree of respect. Respect that an academic can not only marshal the arguments of his thesis but can express them in so readable a manner in a language that is not his first. An important point to stress for potential readers in the English-speaking market, which might have a prejudiced tendency to look askance at (to them) foreign authors.
Juhani Sarsila sets out to show that Roman "Virtus" makes a contribution to Moral Philosophy. My conclusion is "quod erat demonstrandum"
For all who wonder at the extraordinary thing that was Roman Culture, this book is a must.
I recommend it highly.
Brian Denoon
August 2006
Virtus in ancient Rome - and today?.......2006-06-21
To modern society, characterized by consumerism, technology and a biologized view of man, the concept of virtus as a value quality and as the formative characteristic of a man is a remote idea, especially if it is restrictively interpreted as meaning the same as `virtue', which is the modern English descendant of the same word. This misconception may lead to a naive and out-dated idea of what virtus truly means. The contents of the Roman virtus, generally termed as `manliness', consists of a number of manly characteristics highly regarded in society.
The concept of virtus belongs to moral philosophy. Theoretically at least, certain basic virtues are seen to be the value basis of education, in terms of moral behaviour. Yet, in these days of late modernity or post-heroism, virtues as individual or personal goals in life have been surpassed by more enticing and more easily attainable values, which are generously, if not lavishly, presented by the media. As a matter of fact, vices, instead of virtues, are often contended to be decisively more interesting objects of consideration. On the other hand, of course, it must be admitted that virtue and vice are mutually dependent: one cannot exist without the other.
While individual freedom and independence are the key words of today, the Roman virtus was a characteristic confirming one's life-long commitment to society. In the days of the Roman Republic, when the political power of the nation was being strengthened and the Romans were widening their territory to make it an imperium, intellectually-minded men regarded the manly virtus, collectively represented, as the basic source of the nation's worldly success. What did, then, the value concept of virtus include in the time when the State for the Romans was res publica, i.e. the citizens' common enterprise? This was discussed by the Roman writers of the Republican and early Imperial Era, such as Cato, Caesar, Cicero, Vergil, Lucilius, Horace, Livy, to mention but a few of many. Their thoughts, or in other words, the legacy of manly virtue, have now been interpreted by Juhani Sarsila in his book Being a Man - The Roman 'Virtus' as a Contribution to Moral Philosophy. The conceptual world of the Roman virtus turns out to be astonishingly wide: manliness, valour, fortitude, strength of mind, justice, or any conceivable moral virtue (value). Outside the sphere of morality, it may even mean a good quality of any intimate object. The contents of the concept vary from one writer to another depending on their personality, the age and the circumstances they live in or the themes they deal with in their writings.
It was the manly virtues that purportedly safeguarded the family and society, whereas women exhibited their virtue mainly by committing themselves to the family and, according to the stories of the early history of the Romans, even by sacrificing themselves for the sake of the common weal. Cicero highly praises the virtue of his wife Terentia, and Plautus' role figure Alcmena appeals to her virtue i.e. moral courage, or chastity. On the other hand, Plautus, the comedian, points out that beauty is a worthwhile virtue of a slave mistress. In Ovid's story about Circe the world of virtus is widened to magic dimensions. As an archetype Circe, the man-huntress, may represent certain qualities traditionally attributed by men to women, but Circe's magic power, her virtus magica, is a tricky force of nature that can be used by either a man or a woman, more or less succesfully. I cite Juhani Sarsila:
Circe passionately falls in love with Picus, son of Saturn and husband of Canens. Circe's love is not reciprocated, even if she relies on the `potency' of her herbs (herbarum virtus).
"You shall not escape me so," Circe cried, "not though the wind itself should bear you off, if I know myself, if my herbs' magic power has not wholly vanished, and if my charms have not failed."
Circe's performance ended up in a partial fiasco, for Picus repulsed her love. The man, however, did not go unpunished. She changed him into a woodpecker. In this case, Circe's magic power did not pay. In magic, one should not trust his or her virtus (magic power, mana) too much.
The previous quotation gives a glimpse of the invigorating style of the writer. Each instance of the word virtus is given in its proper context, the quotation being followed by translation and thought- invoking analysis of the term.
During the Renaissance the antique pagan virtues were rediscovered by the Humanists, who, after the dark age of strict ecclesiastical authority, made them the foundation pillars of their faith in man and man's capacity to exhibit virtues in their relationships to other human beings and the whole world. Since then, centuries have passed, and we are about to lose humanism for good. To prevent this, it is time for us to call the virtues back to life, into our discussions and everyday activities.
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Le Piccole Virtu
Natalia Ginzburg
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Le piccole virtu
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Art Deco Objects De Virtu
Mario Poiani
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Astuzia o virtu?: Come accadde che l'Italia fu ammessa all'Unione monetaria (Saggine)
L Spaventa
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Since its first publication nearly twenty years ago, Surviving Schizophrenia has become the standard reference book on the disease, helping thousands of patients, families, and mental health professionals to better deal with the condition. In clear and compassionate language, Dr. E. Fuller Torrey explains the nature causes, symptoms, and treatment of this often misunderstood illness. The classic guide also addresses the many issues of living with the disease, for both patient and family, and includes the latest research findings on the causes of and treatments for schizophrenia. Also here are lucid answers to the questions most commonly asked by families, consumers, and providers. This fully revised fourth edition of Surviving Schizophrenia is a must-have for the multitude of people affected -- both directly and indirectly -- by this serious, yet treatable, disorder.
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The Gold Standard for Books on Schizophrenia.......2007-08-23
Torrey is so profoundly accurate in his writings on schizophrenia and manic depression that one can safely ignore authors who ridicule or reject his arguments. He's that good.
Very Misleading book from someone who should know better.......2007-08-08
After reading Dr. Torrey's book on Schizophrenia I found 2 things that for me were very interesting and informative. However, these tidbits had nothing to do with the book itself, which I found to be a propaganda filled unscientific work. Now I'm sure that this statement has already filled with rage the hearts of the many NAMI sponsored parents that have praised this book to no end. Furthermore, It is probably safe to say that I have established myself as an anti-psychiatrist and/or scientologist. The latter charge I wholeheartedly deny but the former I am inclined to accept only because no evidence has persuaded me otherwise. I actually read this book and I am planning on reading others like it because I wanted a more balanced perspective of schizophrenia and the mental health field. This book unfortunately only reinforced my views that I had held on the subject. Mainly, that there is no convincing evidence to support that schizophrenia is a biologically based brain disease that is best treated by psychiatrists through involuntary means. Furthermore, there exists a great deal of scientific research that stands in direct contrast to this claim. Ah but I digress.
The first thing that caught my attention about this book is in appendix A when Dr. Torrey lists some of the best and worst books on the subject. Due to my interest in the field of psychology I had read a good proportion of the "worst books". When I noticed that Dr. Torrey felt so strongly that these books were terrible I was interested to see if he had any evidence to refute the many claims made by the authors of these books.. Unfortunately Dr. Torrey doesn't even address the hundreds of studies that stand in direct contrast to his and other biological psychiatrists theories on the subject.
Regardless of the quality of these books in general, Dr. Torrey either does not or cannot provide evidence to show these claims of these authors to be inaccurate. I shall only list these books and provide a general theme as the length of this review has already made it unlikely that many people will read it. However, if someone were to read any of the following books it will become obvious why Torrey has tried to discredit them. In the books How to Become a Schizophrenic, Models of Madness, and Toxic Psychiatry, the authors present a damning critique of all that Dr. Torrey and those like him stand for. They even address and lay bare research that supposedly proves that Schizophrenia is a brain disease. These books as well Community Mental Health and Psychotherapy of Schizophrenia also provide viable and humane alternatives to individuals diagnosed as Schizophrenic. The many psychosocial interventions listed in these books are supported by research, do not require medication as a key to recovery, and are for all intents and purposes are non-coercive. Dr. Torrey doesn't criticize or acknowledge the existence of any of these well designed and effective interventions for people diagnosed with schizophrenia. Instead he dances around the issue. He mentions a few extremely biased studies that have not shown psychotherapy to be effective. He then boldly encourages parents and other well wishers to sue mental health professionals that engage in insight based psychotherapy with schizophrenics.
The second thing I found interesting about Dr. Torrey's book is that many of things that he stands for are in direct contrast to what he believed back in 1974 when he published The Death of Psychiatry. He still had his viral theory back then but aside from that it would be hard to distinguish him from Thomas Szasz. Torrey makes no reference to why he has changed his tune towards involuntary treatment, the medical model, Szasz, and a variety of other pertinent issues. While I do not wish to make unfounded assumptions about Dr. Torrey I find it hard to believe that the nearly unlimited research funds bestowed upon him and the hoards of admirers from NAMI had nothing to do with his reversal of opinion. There can be no doubt that Dr. Torrey is an intelligent person who has a lot of good things to say on a variety of issues; he proved that with The Death of Psychiatry. However, his complete disregard for any evidence that fails to support his theories is not only unscientific but unethical. The consequences of the cruel oppressive methods he advocates for behind the thin veneer of care and compassion are devastating to those so unfortunate to be diagnosed as schizophrenic. Worse still is the influence that his ideas have on policy makers and our society in general. It allows people who have committed no crime to be forcibly drugged, committed against their will, and prevented from being employed by a number of organizations, and that isn't even the worst of it. If you plan on reading this book please take it with a grain of salt and read other sources on the subject that are not on his "best" list.
outstanding.......2007-03-23
This book is outstanding and a must read for anyone with a family member afflicted by this terrible illness. This book gives great insight and understanding into this mysterious affliction
A human look at personally debilitating disease.......2007-02-27
The difficulty with a lot of academic work is that it doesn't get to the root of the problem of living with a disease. This book has a wealth of critical information, not just about the medical developments and scientific understanding of mental illness, not just schitzophrenia, but touches on many different organic, chemical imbalances in the brain. More importantly, it talks about the weaknesses in the U.S. medical and welfare systems that present more difficult challenges for people who have physical or chemical imperfects in the body's most critical organ. It presents possible solutions to the difficulties of getting a solid diagnosis and correct treatment.
This is a great book for anyone interested in how the body and brain works. It is written in remarkably simple language, but covers everything from scientific explanations, research and development to social and political obstacles.
This should be a university text book for people studying psychology or psychiatry. If it were, the patients might receive better treatment.
Very Educational .......2007-01-04
This book is a must for families and individuals with schizophrenia. I encourage the families to read it... I am reading it and it's been a wealth of knowledge.
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Fantastic!.......2007-07-28
I love this cookbook! I make so many recipes from it and I have never been disappointed. I make many things for company or potlucks and no one would ever guess it was a Weight Watchers recipe! My husband loves everything I make from it too! This book is an oldie but goodie...I wish they would update it with current point values--that's my only complaint, I have to calculate my own point values, not a big deal. Otherwise, it is a fabulous weight loss and weight management tool. Everything I make is yummy, light and nutritious. This book is definitely worth having! PS - If you like spicy foods, you will have to add a little extra spice to some of the items that are meant to be on the spicier side. Luckily, chili powder, garlic, pepper, and the like doesn't add extra calories! :-)
Best Collection of Recipes.......2000-04-30
I first started Weight Watchers in 1994. I purchased the Weight Watchers Favorite Homestyle Recipes to get some good recipe ideas to use while following the program. I love this book. Every recipe my husband and I tried we loved. Try the Fantastic Fusilli and Feta, or the Garden Pasta Pie. They are both great for entertaining. The Tofu Tortilla Casserole is fabulous. My daughter loved the Vegetarian Delight. I have used these recipes for potlucks at work, as well as entertaining at home. I am purchasing my second book, because I loaned my first copy out so many times that I lost track of it. I highly recommend this book.
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