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With tainted meat the weapon and corporate greed the motive, The Knowland Retribution is an extremely topical suspense-revenge thriller. Walter Sherman, a/k/a the Locator, is a tracker who honed his skills in Vietnam. The colorful cast of characters also includes Sherman's two friends-a bartender with a mysterious past and an old black man who smokes like a chimney; a feisty young woman who writes obituaries for the New York Times; a southern lawyer who has lost everything and has only one thing to live for; and a group of Wall Street investment bankers who make a deadly decision.
The action takes the reader from a tiny Caribbean bar on the island of St. John to the editorial boardroom of the New York Times, from the gleaming skyline of Atlanta to the isolation of northern New Mexico, from Adirondack hideouts to Manhattan suites to Mississippi backwoods.
This complex and compelling mystery thriller is the first in a series featuring Walter Sherman as the Locator.
Customer Reviews:
Hope this guy is older than me..........2007-03-31
and keeps writing. Fantastic novel. Interesting and almost belivable characters. Weaves a few real life people in here to add to believability. Someone above said a crossbwtween Grisham and Ludlum. Not my thoughts...Grisham has lost his roots in last several years, and Ludlum was good, but too long and often overly complicated. The main character here is almost a Matthew Scudder without the dark side. Well done, and looking forward to another.
I loved this book and can't wait to read the next one!.......2006-09-20
I absolutely loved this book. It was hard to go to work wondering about the path that led to each exciting twist and turn. I was surprised at how I felt (good or bad) about each character as we learned about their humanness and their lack of humanity, and how every character lives with themselves. Exiting and satisfying and different. I love Scott Turow's books, and this reminds me of Turow with an even drier wit. Mr. Greener's writing is wry and smart. Many writers will add twists that are completely implausible, not Greener. He gives you each shocking turn in a matter of fact way, you suck in your breath and hold it until the book explains how that actually happened. It was exciting and fresh and I can't wait to read the next one. I gave it to my mom who also loved it.
Justice has a whole new meaning.......2006-05-01
I loved The Knowland Retribution because it's a great read that also makes you question the foundation of our society. Richard Greener's writing is a cross between John Grisham and Robert Ludlum. He creates great characters to which we can connect in both sympathy and dispise. It also questions our justice system, our capitalist society, and our base ethics between right and wrong. Could you turn the other cheek if a big company knowingly released a product that killed all your family because it was a "statistically reasonable risk"??? You find yourself flipping and flopping on your moral fiber as to the whose right and whose wrong. Highly recommended and can't wait to read Greeners next book.
Author Makes Star Debut in "The Knowland Retribution".......2006-04-26
Do you love John Grisham? Then you will adore Richard Greener.
In The Knowland Retribution Greener captures the complexity and heartlessness that is possible in today's corporate America. His unique story telling ability keeps you guessing till the end and you can see, feel and understand the characters he so adeptly describes. His main character, 'The Locator', is a not so lonely recluse whose complicated past you just begin to understand. Greener plays us perfectly by leaving us wanting more and that is ok by me because "The Lacey Confessions", his next novel in the "Locator" Series, is due out soon from Midnight Ink.
Kristen Bostedo
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Cathy Brownfield's review and recommendation.......2006-04-25
This is an excellent adventure tale. I am an avid reader and I absolutely loved reading the Knowland Retribution. Also, I am anxiously awaiting more books written by Richard Greener. I am purchasing three more copies today, which will make six copies I have purchased thus far. I keep giving my copies away because I think everyone should read this book!
Customer Reviews:
Very good Tribebook!.......2000-12-14
I've seen this book before (from a friend) and have used it once. My opinion on it is very positive- as most tribe or clan books, it helps develop the character with disiplins, rituals, and/or gifts. I highly recomend this and other books of it's type.
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- Arterial Plaque can be removed
- Good book, but there are other factors involved in calcification.
- The Calcium Bomb
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Book Description
IF YOU HAVE HEART DISEASE, ARTHRITIS, or CANCER, you've probably got calcification -- one of the most widespread harmful conditions in existence, and found with diseases like osteoporosis and Alzheimers. Doctors have long known that something in our body misuses calcium to make us sick; they just haven't known why, or how to treat it. Until now.
If you've never heard of calcification or don't know what it does, you'll find crucial answers in The Calcium Bomb, including medical science's recent discovery of a particle -- a nanobacterium so small it challenges the very definition of life -- that makes otherwise good calcium go bad, and which has also been discovered in other incurable diseases. Until recently scientists didn't know that it existed or what it did. But now they are beginning to understand what it is... and how to treat it.
IF YOU'RE YOUNG AND HEALTHY, your own Calcium Bomb may already be ticking. The Leading Causes of Death list is intimately linked to calcification-associated illnesses like heart disease -- and the U.S. Surgeon General estimates that getting rid of heart disease alone would increase the average lifespan by five years.
THE GOOD NEWS: Many patients are improving with new treatment aimed at heart disease calcification. Will it work for arthritis, injuries, and some cancers where the time bomb also lurks? In easy-to-understand terms, this book explores the hotly contested evidence.
Customer Reviews:
Arterial Plaque can be removed.......2007-09-16
The book discusses how a newly discovered microorganism, nanobacteria, are responsible for the plaque that accumulates within our tissues as we age. Plaque buildup is what causes heart disease, and other circulatory issues. Beyond that it describes how the use of EDTA suppositories and the antibiotic tetracycline have been used remove plaque from arteries and restore health to many who would certainly die without this therapy.
There is some controversy in that nanobacteria are not currently scientifically accepted as being living organisms, and that they are not accepted as the cause of arterial plaque formation. The authors give compelling evidence that they are organisms and they do cause plaque formation. Beyond the scientific argument about nanobacteria, there is no debate that arterial plaque and calcification are major contributors to heart disease, and that EDTA chelation therapy can remove this plaque in many people. The book gives numerous examples of those who have been saved from this therapy, and it provides references to where this therapy can be obtained.
It does downplay the effectiveness of oral EDTA chelation, and it highly recommends the use of tetracycline. In that, it seems to favor a therapeutic regimen that is currently available through only one source, and at a premium price. I am trying to give useful information here rather than a simple review. I have researched this to quite an extent and believe that oral EDTA chelation is fairly effective, it is much easier to take, and it is a lot cheaper than the suppositories they recommend. Beyond that garlic and curcumin, are very safe and effective herbs that offer some anti-plaque benefits.
This is one of the best books I have ever read. It is very thoroughly researched and referenced. Currently the web site www.calcify.com simply displays a message stating that the authors are working on an updated version of the book. I will certainly buy it as soon as it's available. I am disappointed that this book is already out of print and that currently it is selling for such a premium price. If you suffer from life threatening heart disease then by all means buy it, it will be worth every penny to you. If you have more of a scientific interest then you may wish to wait for the updated version or research EDTA chelation therapy on the web.
I would prefer that the future version of the book focus more on methods of removing plaque from the body and less on the scientific debate over nanobacteria.
Good book, but there are other factors involved in calcification........2006-07-16
This book is the natural complement to "Calcification: the Aging Factor," by Mark Mayer. While these books are on the same subject, they are both very different in content. The Calcium Bomb is about nanobacteria; while "Calcification: the Aging Factor" talks about other factors that can contribute to calcifications.
The Calcium Bomb.......2006-03-22
An interesting read on health but is it fact or fiction? Pretty scary if true as it is not main stream.
Extraordinary Book.......2006-02-05
I just finished reading an extraordinary book, The Calcium Bomb: The Nanobacteria Link to Heart Disease and Cancer. It also explains for the first time, the possible etiology and outline for a real treatment of my own ailment (which I know quite a bit about) ankloysing spondylitis. This is a work of excellent investigative scholarship and if its basic premise is true, namely that nanobacteria create calcium shells to protect themselves and can only be killed once they are unsheathed, then it may be one of the most important health books ever written. The relationship between nanobacteria and atherosclerosis and arteriosclerosis is portrayed convincingly.
Changes the way you view Heart disease.......2006-01-06
I have never heard any of this information any where. This book is a must read. There is enough information here that makes a strong connection between calcium deposits, nanobacteria, and heart disease.
They do a great job in translating the terms for non medical people. Additionally, I would say that the relationship between the information presented and cancer represented about small percentage of the book, but the linkage is important and worth considering nevertheless.
Book Description
New Way of Cooking in an Ancient Pot
Customer Reviews:
Yum Yum!!.......2005-12-01
I recently ordered this book and have tried three recipes in one week. I do not exaggerate when I say this is some of the best food I have ever tasted. The book warns to use only a non-glazed cooker, but I have a Schlemmertopf, which is glazed, and the recipes cook perfectly. Five Stars.
Wrong Book for my Clay Pot.......2004-04-27
I gave the book 5 stars because that is what most people do and the book probably deserves 5 stars. I may never use the book because nowhere was it mentioned that it was only for unglazed pots. My pot has glazed bottom, so now I must search for a book on using glazed pots. I had hoped for information for adapting recipes for microwave, but there was none.
No Time to Cook? Let the Claypot do all the work!.......2000-07-15
I purchased a Romertopf clay pot 5 years ago and bought this book soon after. Grover's Roast Chicken recipe was my first attempt and it was scrumptious! I steered clear of the recipes containing organs but I found that soups, stews and even breads turn out beautifully in the clay pot. I now have 3 sizes and would advise the user to line the pot with parchment paper just to reduce the cleanup time. This book helps to demystify a basically simple cooking utensil and you will love the results. Food is packed with flavor and moisture and you just have to sit by and wait to serve. It is a lifesaver for those of us who love a home-cooked meal but don't have the time after a long day at work.
The clay-pot classic shows it's age........2000-01-22
Georgia and Grover provide a fun read. There is not an intimidating, high brow paragraph in this book. The recipes include clear, easily followed directions. Reading the opening and any three random recipes will provide adequate information to make one an expert clay-pot chef. Don't let the organ meat recipes frighten you off. They make up a small portion of the book. The authors claim that clay-pot cooking is very healthy - low fat, low sodium, yet richly flavored. The definition of low fat, low sodium must have been much different in 1974. Many of the recipes in this book add unnecessary fat and salt. Some even call for bouillon cubes - Jean Bell's Beef Stroganoff calls for two cubes and is garanteed to make guests thirsty all evening! Most of the recipes are easily tweaked to meet low fat, low sodium guidelines. Nothing wrong with enjoying them in their original sinful forms! Just beware if you buy this book seeking health reform.
Excellent main dish recipies for clay pot.......1999-10-17
I have used this book for 20 years and am ordering a copy for friends. It is one of the two best clay cook books out of seven I have tried-- my other favorite is out of print. I have lots of our family all time favorites marked in this book. Many recipies are relatively low fat or can be modified and use a minimum of canned or packaged ingrediants. That's in contrast with "Cooking in Clay" by Joanna White-- which also has lots of breads and desserts, not the best use of the clay pot in my opinion.
Book Description
This beautiful book is divided into ten easy-to-use chapters, with recipes for every meal occasion and every course.
Customer Reviews:
Misleading Title, but Worth its Weight in Saffron........2003-04-08
I bought this book without even looking inside it. That is testimony to the quality of "The Cook's Encyclopedia of" series, of which this is one, though it has been renamed for some reason.
I was initially disappointed, because my idea of one-pot cooking is that the contents of the one pot be a main dish, not a side dish. Many of these recipes are really side dishes. Not many people would consider Ratatouille as being a main dish, for example.
So why the five stars? Well, the ratatouille recipe is the best one I've ever seen -- simply wonderful! Also true of the other 20-odd recipes I've made from this book. Commenting on the review by Mr. Moore, where he says "the spices and combination of ingredients have a decidely European feel": He is quite correct, when the dish is a European one, such as Jansson's Temptation, Seafood Risotto, Cassoulet, or Italian Lamb Meatballs with Chilli Tomato Sauce (all of which are excellent, by the way -- the tricky risotto is particularly well-explained).
However, when the book moves further afield, to Morocco for five different tagines (the shellfish one is particularly good), or to India for a Goan Fish Casserole, or to Thailand for a tofu curry, I can assert that the ingredients, spices and techniques are absolutely authentic to their regions.
As with all of this series of books, the layout is almost perfect -- they'd be better eliminating the pointless "technique" photographs and enlarging the recipe font, but it is never necessary to turn a page while working on a recipe. The comprehensive index also works well -- rare in a cookbook.
I've only found one recipe where I immediately disagree with the author, and that is the otherwise excellent Chicken Gumbo. Where is the file roux? I know that excellent gumbos can be made without file, but if you're only going to include one gumbo recipe, it should have file in it. Strange omission, because the other recipe from Louisiana, the Jambalaya, is completely authentic.
One other gripe is that slow cookers are never mentioned, even though slow cookers are an absolute natural for many of these dishes. The author goes on at length about the different types of clay pot, but I have never noticed any actual advantage to clay pot cooking except for the presentation, when you walk into the dining room with tagine in hands, place it in the middle of the table, and whisk the top off with a flourish. It's just a small gripe, however, because most of these recipes can be done in a slow cooker without any change whatsoever except for increased cooking time.
I have five books from this series, and all five of them reside permanently on the top shelf of my 200+ cookbook library. I have used this one less than the others, but that's only because I got it fairly recently.
Beautifully Illustrated for European Cuisine.......2002-02-20
I purchased this book because I was looking for some recipes and tips for using my Romertopf clay cooker. The book does a thorough job of discussing the various types and techniques for cooking with glazed and unglazed clay pots, and examines other one-pot techniques (pan-frying, stir-frying pot-roasting)as well. But the real beauty of this book is the wealth of illustrations. Each recipe not only includes a picture of the finished dish, but several pictures showing the 'how to' of the recipe directions. The recipes are divided into clearly numbered steps again accompanied most of the time by an illustration.
I would have given this book five stars but for the fact that the book is designed primarily for European cooks and includes many recipes for dishes not particularly common in American kitchens. There are many dishes using lamb and the spices and the combination of ingredients have a decidedly European feel. That is not intended to be a negative comment as I intend to expand my culinary experience by trying some of the recipes that I have never tasted. But for Americans who like more traditional fare and are like me, looking to learn more about cooking with a clay pot, this book may be a disappointment.
Product Description
This new edition of
Cooking in Clay contains new entrees, side dishes, and soups to make in your clay cooker, with updated instructions and tips for getting the most from your cooker. The clay cooker is unusually versatile: It can serve as a vegetable steamer, soup kettle, stew pot, brick oven and roaster. This is because clay is a porous material which, when saturated with water and heated in an oven, provides slow evaporation of steam from its pores, creating a moist, enclosed environment for tender, healthy foods.
Customer Reviews:
Highly recommended for any clay pot owner, whether new or seasoned cook.......2006-06-26
The revised edition of a classic guide, Cooking in Clay, comes from an author with a degree in both biology and the Cordon Bleu School of Cooking, and it doesn't disappoint, providing over a hundred dishes for clay pot fare ranging from soups to seafoods and breads. Success is nearly guaranteed through numerous tips and insights on how clay cooking works, paired with appealing dishes such as a Ham and Raisin Stuffing or Garlic Braised Spareribs. Highly recommended for any clay pot owner, whether new or seasoned cook.
Diane C. Donovan
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Clay pot cooking.......2000-03-20
I bought this book after I created several clay pots myself in my pottery studio. Not only did the pots work great with many of the books recipes, I found myself making more casseroles for friends and relatives.
Only if you cook using cans of soup.......2000-02-26
This is a vastly overrated book. The recipes are pedestrian at best, in lineal descent from Betty Crocker. The author apparently thinks of food as 'food products.' Touted as including microwave cooking in clay, it does not, just offers a page of advice. If you like to cook, buy a different book.
This book will convince anyone to buy a clay cooker!.......1998-11-06
Would you believe microwave cooking? How about oatmeal cake with coconut frosting, bouillabaisse or whole wheat cinnamon rolls? I had no idea how versatile a clay cooker is. This book not only gave me recipes for a variety of foods, but gave me information on care and storage and how to convert standard recipes to cook in clay. The recipes are wonderful and easy to follow. If you've ever thought about cooking in clay, this book will make convince you. I loved it. I use it all the time.
Wonderful book with great variety of recipes.......1997-06-13
This book has lots of recipes for clay cookers as well as many tips about cooking in clay. Many cookers don't come with an abundance of information or recipes, so this book fills two large gaps. There is great variety in recipes, many of which are fairly simple, and this variety is also helpful in adapting your favorite recipes to clay cooking. The book is reasonably priced, which is a wonderful bonus. If you cook in clay or want to cook in clay, this is the book for you
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When you come home, after a long day at work, wouldn't you love to have a delicious, healthy dinner all ready and waiting, filling the air with an irresistible aroma? You can--by tossing some vegetables, meat, or fish into a slow cooker in the morning and then just letting it simmer into a robust stew, light soup, or pasta sauce. Not only do these recipes require little preparation time, but each has an incredible marriage of flavors that results only from lengthy cooking. And, they're low in fat and sodium, too! You'll get simple instructions on how the equipment works so that you'll feel like a real chef as you whip up such mouthwatering temptations as Grecian Beef Stew, Winter Vegetables with Cheddar and Croutons, Italian Tomato Soup, Twice-Cooked Almond Potatoes, Easy Turkey Meatballs, Rainbow Trout with Orange, Banana-Almond-Maple Custard, and more--all marvelously yummy.
Customer Reviews:
Beautiful Illustrations, Simple Recipes, BUT................2004-01-25
I was very excited about dusting off my crock pot and simplifying my life! This is a beautifully illustrated cookbook that is nicely organized. The recipes are easy to follow. Unfortunately, the results are something else. The "Country-style Chicken Stew Provencal" had a great aroma but the chicken was overdone, the potatoes underdone, and the stew had far too much garlic to be palatable. The Portobello mushrooms turned everything a muddy color. I hope others have had more success with this very attractive cookbook.
An Excellent Cookbook.......2003-03-10
I borrowed this book from a friend and loved it. I totally disagree with a previous reviewer who said these meals were involved, contained ingredients that were hard to find and not very appetising. I stay at home with two very young children (both under 4), so trying to do anything complicated in the kitchen is out of the question. Thank God for crock pots. So far I have made the Meatball/Bow Tie Pasta soup, the Chicken Stroganoff, the Chicken Casserole with Swiss Cheese and the Cheese Tortellini soup and they have all been hits. Based on how well I liked this book, I'm going to buy Munson's pressure cooker cookbook.
Bought on a Clearance Rack.......2003-01-22
I bought this cookbook locally and I got it very cheaply. It is worth that, but I would not buy it full price. It has some good recipies in it, but many that are either very invovled, call for obscure ingredients, or aren't appetizing at all. but there are some that are a little different, and a good variety of more up-to-date recipies for slow cooker meals.
'Ultimate' is a gross overstatement!!.......2002-02-18
I have tried two recipes from this book and liked the results of neither. The Asian Stir-Fry Stew was no substitute for a stir fried dish and a waste of good scallops. The Hearty Corn Chowder with Peas looked nothing like the accompanying photo and tasted so bad, that it went from the crock pot directly to the garbage disposal. The book has many beautiful illustrations but I am reluctant to waste good ingredients (and money) on a book that is long on promise, touting itself as the 'ultimate', but short on results. For people wanting to create a delicious meal with a short preparation time, 'Crock-It' is a better choice. For those of you who have the time to create more gourmet meals with your slow cooker, 'The Slow Cooker Ready and Waiting Cookbook'is an excellent resource.
Sophisticated easy recipes!.......2001-09-28
I really like this slow cooker cookbook. It's easy and has a variety of recipes that are healthy and low in fat. Nutritional analysis is provided for each recipe. There are a lot of creative recipes, not just your usual slow cooker fare. There are also a lot of beautiful photographs. This book is better than a lot of other slow cooker books I've seen. I'm sure there is something for everyone in this book!
Product Description
Wonderfully flovored comfort food that's both easy to prepare and easy to serve. Over 180 one-pot, slow-pot and clay-pot recipes from around the world, with useful cook's tips and step-by-step techniques.
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