Dead Cert

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Horse racing can be a dangerous sport, but it becomes a deadly one when a champion is killed.

Customer Reviews:

Dick Francis Does It Again, For the First Time.......2006-07-20

I was amazed to learn after reading this one that it was Dick Francis' first novel. Francis was a very successful jockey--racing for the Queen Mother in the 1950's--and after a career-ending injury, he penned his memoirs. Following that success, he developed and incredibly successful second act as a novelist.

I discovered Francis' work last summer--and I have plans to read everything he's done. In the 3 books I've read, his heroes are all gentleman sleuths--full of character, empathy, and wits. In Dead Cert, the trend continues with Alan York, a young amateur jockey trying to uncover the mystery of why a copper wire was intentionally hung to trip his fellow jockey. York is on his own resolving this caper, having failed to fully convince the police that this was anything more than an accidental death.

The writing is of a high caliber, the characters are wonderfully drawn, and I always learn a thing or two about horses--and England--when I read Dick Francis. There's also something quaint about reading a book set in an age before computers, cell phones, and DNA evidence. Grade: A-

Another Dick Francis delight.......2006-02-26

I never know what to expect when I begin a new Dick Francis novel - but I always enjoy the ride. This one is no exception.

Dead Certain to please mystery lovers..........2002-02-13

In yet another gripping story of mystery, murder and British steeplechasing, Dick Francis continues his amazing streak of hit novels.

His real appeal is not racing or mystery however, it is his ability to create characters who are admirable, honorable and self-reliant. If you're looking for troubled, self-loathers who "somehow" overcome their weakness and become unwilling and unwitting heroes, don't look here. Francis' heroes revel in their abilities to withstand evil, overcome it, and end up smiling in spite of it all.

Kudos once again for Dick Francis and Dead Cert!

The First Dick Francis Mystery.......2001-11-05

This is the first Dick Francis mystery and I like it the second best. I like "Nerve" slightly better, but only slightly. This "Dead Cert" contains several impressive scenes. The most impressive is the climax in which the star horse "Admiral" plays an unexpectedly spectacular role. It is definitely THE MOST SPECTACULAR scene in ALL Francis mysteries. Highly Recommended.

With this novel..........2001-07-16

Dick Francis didn't save the best for last. I have read all the DF novels except Blood Sport, which I have ordered and expect it anyday. I have loved every single one, but Dead Cert is my favorite, although Bonecrack and Whip Hand are close favorites.

Dick Francis is an excellent author because he is a master at combining three elements into his novels. Horses:), danger and mystery, and romance. If anybody reading this reveiw has never read a DF novel, please do so, you won't regret it!

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Four Classic Novels of Suspense (4 Book Boxed Set) (Four Books Included: "Dead Cert", "Whip Hand", "Flying Finish" and "Blood Sport")
Dick Francis
Manufacturer: Harper & Row Publishers Inc.
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000KT6LTA

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Dick Francis "Blood Sport" "Whip Hand" "Flying Finish" "Dead Cert" [BOX SET] (FOUR CLASSIC NOVELS OF SUSPENSE)

Manufacturer: FAWCETT CREST
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Mass Market Paperback
ASIN: B000BP77DW

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BOX SET OF FOUR DICK FRANCIS BOOKS.

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Dead Cert (The Dick Francis Library)
Dick Francis
Manufacturer: Michael Joseph Ltd
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

General | Mystery & Thrillers | Subjects | Books

Action & Adventure | Genre Fiction | Literature & Fiction | Subjects | Books
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ASIN: 071813088X

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Dead Cert (The Dick Francis Library)
Dick Francis
Manufacturer: Pan Books
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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Reflex (Berkley Fiction)

ASIN: 0330492438

6 Titles By Dick Francis - The Edge - Blood Sport - Flying Finish - For Kicks - Nerve - Dead Cert

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6 Titles By Dick Francis - The Edge - Blood Sport - Flying Finish - For Kicks - Nerve - Dead Cert
Dick Francis
Manufacturer: various
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Mass Market Paperback
ASIN: B000KDSAAY

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6 mass market paperbacks By Dick Francis - The Edge - Blood Sport - Flying Finish - For Kicks - Nerve - Dead Cert

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Dead Cert
Dick Francis
Manufacturer: Avon Books
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Mass Market Paperback
ASIN: B000K00ZA0

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Dead Cert
Dick Francis
Manufacturer: Penguin
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Mass Market Paperback
ASIN: B000RRYKZ2

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Dead Cert
Dick Francis
Manufacturer: An Avon Book
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Mass Market Paperback
ASIN: B000IXVWGA

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Dead Cert
Dick Francis
Manufacturer: Pocket Books
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Mass Market Paperback
ASIN: B000OUM446

Book Description

"Wake up, Sir Knight!
Wake up!"

My eyes snapped open, and I sprang to my feet, drawing my sword as I did so.

There was the merchant, the whites of his terrified eyes glinting in the firelight. He was raving. "It's out there!" he cried. "It's out there!"

"What's out there?" I asked, placing a hand on his shoulder to steady him.

The merchant gripped my arm with both hands and drew his face close to mine. His forehead was drenched with sweat, his eyes were wide, his voice a little more than a whisper.

"The dragon, of course," he croaked.

Customer Reviews:

An exciting but somewhat graphic kids book.......2006-02-26

I read this book to all my boys. Like all of Paul Stewart's books, it really has a lot of swash-buckling excitement and humor that kids of all ages enjoy. The plot moves quickly, and it's not too long for a young reader.The only drawback is the illustrations...they're very "sophisticated" and don't really belong in a child's book. Some are very suggestive depictions of women, and a couple are unnecessarily gorey.

Free Lance and the Dragon's Hoard (Free Lance)

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Free Lance and the Dragon's Hoard (Free Lance)
Paul Stewart
Manufacturer: Hodder Children's Books
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

Fantasy | Science Fiction & Fantasy | Teens | Subjects | Books
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ASIN: 034087404X

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Dragon Hoard: a fantasy lover's classic!
Delightful mockery of the fantasy genre
Charming, witty, and shamefully out-of-print

The Dragon Hoard
Tanith Lee
Manufacturer: Ace Books
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

Contemporary | General | Literature & Fiction | Subjects | Books

General | Fantasy | Science Fiction & Fantasy | Subjects | Books
ASIN: 0441166245

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Dragon Hoard: a fantasy lover's classic!.......2000-08-17

I first read this book when I was twelve, and remember it impressed me so much that I was inspired to write my own fairytale. Ever since I have been attempting to find my own copy of this timeless story, and thanks to Amazon this has finally become possible. Now at 21 years of age I find this story just as delightful as I had remembered. Tanith Lee has such a clever way of wording her narrative, which at times reminds me of J.R.R. Tolkien's The Hobbit. Her story, while much more light-hearted and a faster read than The Hobbit, is very imaginative and original, making it a fun read for both children and adults. With its down-to-earth heroes, unforgettable characters, and its many unexpected twists of fate, the Dragon Hoard never has a boring moment. It is my opinion, and also that of my teenage sister and cousins, that this book deserves to be called a classic and should be returned to print! Good luck finding this little treasure!

Delightful mockery of the fantasy genre.......1999-08-11

It's always refreshing to read a fantasy that can laugh at itself-- as The Dragon Hoard is constantly doing. Tanith Lee's inventiveness never lags, strolling briskly from talking goats and owls to a witch's unpaid chariot fees to a pair of silly wolves. All traditional characters are in place...with outrageous twists! The prince isn't much for heroics and scarcely knows how to seek his fortune, the princess is cursed with a kindness spell, and everything in general is turned completely upside down. Wonderful book-- pity it's so hard to find.

Charming, witty, and shamefully out-of-print.......1999-05-07

Superb stylist Tanith Lee offers a wry picaresque fable for the young and the young at heart. A children's book peppered with things to entertain the grownups who might be reading along. Sweet and goofy. The characters are delightful and hilarious and always heading in unexpected and wonderful directions. At times laugh out loud funny. It manages to be both a fairy tale quest and a parody of the genre... so that (unlike many books in this vein targeted at little readers) it never dissolves its own goo. My only complaint about the book is that I can't find it in print to give to the kids in my life.

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The Dragon Hoard (Magic Quest, #6)

Manufacturer: Tempo
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Mass Market Paperback
ASIN: 0441166210

Unguarded Hoard (Kalamar Quest Adventure)

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Unguarded Hoard (Kalamar Quest Adventure)
Brian Jelke
Manufacturer: Kenzer & Company
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000NY629G

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The Dragon Hoard

Manufacturer: Ace Books
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: 0441166253

Star Trek the Captain's Table Set of Six - War Dragons - Dujonian's Hoard - Mist - Fire Ship - Once Burned - Where Sea Meets Sky

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Star Trek the Captain's Table Set of Six - War Dragons - Dujonian's Hoard - Mist - Fire Ship - Once Burned - Where Sea Meets Sky

Manufacturer: pocket
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Mass Market Paperback

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Star Trek the Captain's Table Set of Six - War Dragons - Dujonian's Hoard - Mist - Fire Ship - Once Burned - Where Sea Meets Sky

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From the coach of Lance Armstrong and several more of the world's greatest athletes comes a revolutionary eating plan for all active people - from weekend warriors to elite competitors to those just trying to lose a few pounds and be more fit.

Readers will learn:

- The truth and consequences of low-carb diets for athletes
- The importance of eating the right foods for clean-burning fuel
- Which supplements work and which just waste money
- The Complete Carmichael Nutrition Program, which has carried many top athletes to victory
- Comprehensive training programs to put a nutritional program to work - for cyclists, runners, endurance athletes, and others
- The ease and benefits of dozens of quick-to-prepare, power-packed recipes

Customer Reviews:

Perfect Body Fuel.......2007-04-09

Learn how to keep your body perfectly fueled for any athletic endeavor. Charts will help you compare various health food products to help you make the right decisions for your diet.

The role of food in your well being.......2007-02-14

Well for starters let's say this book is a little technical and spread out. There is lots of information but it is spread out all over the place. That is the bad news. The organization is spread out in seventeen chapters over four parts. Some parts are more beneficial than others. The good news is that there is everything you need to know in this book about keeping your body fueled at the optimun level for a top performance, whatever you choice of exercise is. The best section is probably the part entitled "The Best Fuels for the Job." Within this section you can find your guide to carbohydrates, low carb diets, fats, proteins and other useful information about minerals and vitamins and fueling for performance before, during and after. There are charts to compare the different products(protein powders, energy drinks and recovery drinks) on the market for you to choose the one that best suits your needs. There are also many charts with comparisons of nutrients found in different foods to help you make a choice for which is best for your tastes. The training regimen is detailed with suggested meals and is just to linear for my tastes. I like to pick and choose so for me this book was too regimented. I bought this book when it first came out and have read it on and off since but have recently incorporated some of the receipes found in the back of the book into my lifestyle. Since I am more a free form cook, I use many of the ideas as a springboard for my own imagination in the kitchen. However there are several receipes that are great as is. The empahsis on nutrition and the benefits of certain foods is the books strong point and can benefit many people, even people who are not atheletes. If you are into health and are active in some type of endurance sport than this book will be of help you get the most out of your body. If you are sedentary and want to get off your duff this book might help you see you can still eat many of the foods you like(but others you will have to cut)as you begin to become more active. Overall this book can have a good effect on your lifestyle.

A trustworthy and sensible book on nutrition for athletes........2005-10-24

I chose this book because I trust Chris Carmichael's knowledge and experience with athletes. He is not trendy or strict, but instead realistic and straight-forward. He helps you design YOUR plan.

Easy recipes in the back, also!

great athelete food book.......2005-10-05

Within 3 weeks of implementing the basic concepts I noticed a massive difference in my ability to train productively on successive days and that my soreness after long runs of 10-20 miles was drastically cut.

One of the great things about this book is that you can apply it's concepts in a macro or micro level pretty easilly, from grams to food groups to eating for specific training cycles.

The organization and layout could use some cleaning up, but the content makes up for it. It has plenty of sample diets, though it could use a little more.

Truly outstanding!

A bit too commercial.......2005-09-19

Good ideas, without question, but clearly publicity for PowerBar as much as anything else.

Chris Carmichael's Food for Fitness (Eat Right to Train Right)

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Chris Carmichael's Food for Fitness (Eat Right to Train Right)
Chris Carmichael
Manufacturer: G. P. Putnam's Sons
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: 0739451944

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CHRIS CARMICHAEL'S FOOD FOR FITNESS EAT RIGHT TO TRAIN RIGHT
CHRIS WITH JIM RUTBERG. CARMICHAEL
Manufacturer: G.P. PUTNAM'S SONS
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000UVOV0Y

Chris Carmichael's Food for Fitness 6-copy counter

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Chris Carmichael's Food for Fitness 6-copy counter
Chris Carmichael
Manufacturer: Berkley Trade
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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Tanita BC533 Glass Innerscan Body Composition Monitor

ASIN: 0425204537

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Good Recipes!

Retro Fiesta: A Gringo's Guide To Mexican Party Planning (Retro)
Geraldine Duncann
Manufacturer: Collectors Press
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 1933112018

Book Description

Spice up your soiree the Mexican way with this retro party planner. Say adios to burgers, tuna casserole, and balloons, and say hola to classic Mexican-inspired dishes, decorations, and more! RETRO FIESTA: A GRINGO'S GUIDE TO MEXICAN PARTY PLANNING takes you on a journey south of the border, where you'll learn how to make everything from a piñata to a succulent seafood ceviche. Discover the rich Hispanic heritage that introduced postwar America to favorites like margaritas and salsa, both of which have had gringos singing the praises of Mexican culture ever since. Filled with vibrant vintage images and great Spanish sayings, RETRO FIESTA brings to life the traditions of Mexico in your own home. Grab a sombrero, key up the mariachi music, and get ready to dance a ranchera it's fiesta time!

Customer Reviews:

Good Recipes!.......2006-12-23

This is a good, cheap little book for those who want to inject some mexicana into their lives. One thing mystified me though - the author says she has spent 40 years in the kitchen and has yet to get tortilla making right so goes on to say you shouldn't bother yourself, just buy some ready made ones! I managed to, after some trial and error, make some pretty good tortillas that I far prefer to bought ones, so don't give up!

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