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ASIN: 0425100413 |
Book Description
A collection of classic stories featuring multiple victims, multiple mysteries, multiple suspects, and a multitude of talent to solve it all: Hercule Poirot, Miss Jane Marple, and Mr. Parker Pyne.
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Customer Reviews:
A Satisfying Collection.......2006-01-19
THE REGATTA MYSTERY is a thoroughly satisfying collection of short stories by Agatha Christie, featuring her famous detectives M. Hercule Poirot, Miss Jane Marple, and Mr. Parker Pyne. The solutions range from the intricate ("The Regatta Mystery," "The Dream") to the deceptively simple ("Problem at Sea," "Miss Marple Tells a Story") and the psychological ("Problem at Pollensa Bay"). "In a Glass Darkly" is another psychological tale unusual for being recounted, like "Miss Marple Tells a Story," in an engaging first-person narrative style. In short, each story in this collection is a winner.
9 Delightful Stories.......2004-12-25
Hercule Poirot, Mr. Parker Pyle, and Miss Marple all take turns deftly solving mystery after mystery in this collection of nine short stories. The title story is the best of the bunch - where some thieves dare to steal a gem right under the nose of Parker Pyle, after telling him they were gong to do it! And they almost get away with it... A very clever story from the Mistress of Mystery...and the other 8 are almost as wonderful. I bought this for 90 cents the other day and I couldn't have been happier. I suggest having some wine and reading a few short stories - you will be glad you did.
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Enjoyed the mix........2004-09-10
While I prefer Agatha Christie's longer works, it's sometimes nice just have a sampling. My favorite of the short stories are the ones with Parker Pyne who in one story reluctantly admits that his first name is Christopher. Pyne is the opposite of fastidious and sometimes pompus M. Poirot or the ever congenial Miss Marple. No, he's in his line of work for the money and makes no appoligies for it.
Short Stories........2004-01-07
A must for Agatha Christi fans. Short stories featuring Hercule Poirot, Mr Parker Pyne and (my favorite) Miss Marple. Titles:
The Regatta Mystery, The Mystery of the Bagdad Chest, How Does Your Garden Grow?, Problem at Pollensa Bay, Yellow Iris, Miss Marple Tells a Story, The Dream, In a Glass Darkly, Problem at Sea.
Mostly Poirot, some Parker Pyne.......2002-04-14
Most of these stories feature Poirot, but two, including the title story, are Parker Pyne stories not included in _Parker Pyne Investigates_. One Marple story and one story not affiliated with a series character are also included. Where a story has appeared elsewhere under an alternate title, the original title used in this book is given first.
All of the Poirot stories have been adapted for TV with David Suchet. "In a Glass Darkly" was adapted separately as an episode of "Agatha Christie's Hour".
"The Mystery of the Baghdad Chest"(also appears in somewhat altered form elsewhere as "The Mystery of the Spanish Chest") (January, 1932) - The only Hastings-narrated story in this batch. The murderer apparently must have killed the victim during a party, hid his corpse in the chest, and calmly kept up appearances by dancing and playing poker without suspicious behaviour...
"In a Glass Darkly" (1934) Supernatural tale, rather than a regular mystery; if you like it, try _The Golden Ball and Other Stories_. The unnamed narrator first visited Badgeworthy, the old home of his friends Neil and Alan Carslake, just before WWI. Even the Carslakes don't know the details of its ghost story. Then Narrator sees the reflection of a pretty girl being strangled by a man in another room - but there is no other room behind him, and the couple he saw are both alive and well: Sylvia Carslake and her fiance.
"How Does Your Garden Grow?" (June, 1935) - Amelia Barrowby, an elderly spinster, had written to engage Poirot in an undisclosed family matter, mentioning that she wished to avoid police investigation and scandal but not providing details. Poirot receives no reply, and learning of her death, sends a follow-up letter to Miss Barrowby's address to account for his showing up in person.
"Problem at Sea (January, 1936, a.k.a. "Poirot and the Crime in Cabin 66", "The Quickness of the Hand") - Poirot took the sea route to Alexandria on this, his first trip to Egypt. He's recovered enough from seasickness to take an interest in his fellow-passengers, especially one distinguished-looking man; for some reason, nothing his wife says or does seems to annoy him.
Colonel Clapperton isn't a 'real' colonel; according to rumor, he was a music-hall performer who wound up in Lady Carrington's hospital twenty years ago in WWI, married her, and used her influence to get his colonelcy and a soft job. (He slips at one point and displays a few card tricks, explaining why he won't play bridge.) She's jealous, so it's unusual when she lets him go ashore in Alexandria without her, although typical of her high-handedness that she wouldn't let him into the cabin for a guidebook. But when he returned, she was dead in the locked cabin; apparently armed robbery.
"Problem at Pollensa Bay" (1936) - Seeing Mrs. Chester and her son Basil as fellow guests in Majorca, Pyne reacts like a hunted animal when he sees her looking worried and reading an English newspaper. (So many people he meets abroad have read his advertisement and messed up his holidays - see _Parker Pyne Investigates_). Alas, someone gives him away. Mrs. Chester has had Basil tied to her apron strings, and engages Pyne with an eye toward detaching Basil from his unsuitable fiancee Betty.
Pyne's business, though, is making people happy, rather than necessarily doing what they *say* they want, so he checks out Betty and Basil with some interesting compatibility tests, as well as imparting some wisdom to Mrs. Chester about how nobody's life can be ruined except by themselves, with particular reference to her *own* life. Then Basil gets involved with a REALLY exotic girl, and Pyne gets still more instructions.
"Yellow Iris" a.k.a. "Hercule Poirot and the Sixth Chair" (January, 1937) - The stage setting strongly resembles that of the Colonel Race novel _Remembered Death_, but this is not the same story, so don't be fooled into thinking you know who did it or why based on the similarity.
"The Dream", a.k.a. "The Three Strange Points" (1937) - Poirot is summoned to the home of eccentric millionaire Benedict Farley, who has a trophy wife and a daughter he's pressuring to marry money rather than the man she wants. Upon arriving at Farley's home, Poirot notices several things that don't make sense (see if you can spot all the 'what's wrong with this picture' items), even before hearing the problem. The client (having rejected the opinions of several doctors on the subject) has had a recurring dream of shooting himself when he isn't suicidal, and fears that somebody may be engaged in an elaborate scheme to kill him. Naturally, when he's found shot dead soon after Poirot's visit, Poirot gets involved in the investigation.
"Miss Marple Tells a Story" (1939) Locked-room mystery. Unfortunately, Jane Marple is narrating this story *to Raymond West* and his wife, so she begins by laying on the fluffy-headed aunt pose, but eventually lets her narrative smooth out. Old Mr. Petherick, her solicitor, brought along another client, Mr. Rhodes, to consult her. Rhodes expected to be arrested for the murder of his wife, and his trial counsel is only concerned with gettng a reasonable doubt in court. Petherick, however, doesn't think this is the best approach, and comes to his old friend to try to work out what actually happened. Mr. Rhodes appears to be the only person with both motive and opportunity, and while his trial counsel plans to suggest Mrs. Rhodes committed suicide, neither Rhodes nor Petherick believes that will work, and Petherick doesn't believe Rhodes is guilty.
"The Regatta Mystery" (1939) - Locked-room theft. Diamond merchant Isaac Pointz carries 'the Morning Star' as a lucky piece, and Eve Leathern, the 15-year-old daughter of a business acquaintance, casually challenges him that she could swipe it without getting caught. Alas, apparently somebody else figured out her perfect hiding place. Evan Llewellyn, Pointz's secretary, engages Parker Pyne to clear it up, since he's a prime suspect.
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- Historical Fantasy at its best
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- High praise!
- Huge, Magnificent, and Just a Shade Too Long
- Quite simply a masterpiece; possibly the best I've ever read
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The King of Ys
Poul Anderson , and
Karen Anderson
Manufacturer: Baen
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Customer Reviews:
Historical Fantasy at its best.......2005-12-08
The Andersons did a great job melding the myths and legends of Europe into this epic. You will need 2 bookmarks for this book -- it includes a very thourough and interesting appendix of factual historical notes about the characters, events, etc. Anyone with an interest in dark ages history or religious history will love it. Much more than just another fantasy epic.
Excellent - not just a fantasy, a psychological portrait.......1999-02-16
This is a stunning series. It has a wonderfully complex plot that weaves actual late-Roman Empire events with Breton myth, but one of its greatest attributes is the way the characters are brought to life. By the end of the books, what you remember most isn't the plot but the emotional struggle of the main character, Gratillonius, as he loses everything that was ever dear to him, and has to go on. The final scene is only a few pages long but is gut-wrenching because you feel every bit of pain it brings him. I normally don't enjoy fantasy because many books seem like a pale attempt to imitate Tolkein. This series is completely different but yet has the same ability to pull you into the story until you feel like these events actually happened. A word of warning: like the Lord of the Rings, it is written in slightly stilted, 'epic' English, which may bother some readers.
High praise!.......1998-12-31
I usually don't care for fantasy, but this is certainly an exception. The story, like most of Anderson's, starts slow, but by the time you get to Book 3: Dahut, you will see the horrible events coming but will be unable to put the book down. Not only fantasy, but possibly also a classic of horror literature.
Huge, Magnificent, and Just a Shade Too Long.......1997-09-24
_The King of Ys_ enchanted me. It started as one of the very best fantasy series I've ever read. The setting is historical and meticulously detailed, containing a wealth of both magical and mundane details. Heck; the Andersons actually include an extensive collection of endnotes to each chapter detailing the factual elements of their story. In every way, this is a real world.
These people are not modern people stuck into a fantasy setting. They have the values of 4th-and-5th century people, exactly as they should. The gods aren't wimpy, ever-loving, beneficent friends; they're savage and demand obedience brutally. Bad things can happen to good people.
That's how I felt for the first three books, anyway. The fourth is kind of a letdown. The elements above are kept, but... I don't know. I can't go into exactly *why* it's a letdown, because I don't want to spoil the plot, but the story loses cohesion and really falls apart, if you ask me.
However, I still have to give it a "9" because, even though the last quarter was a disappointment, the first three quarters kept me riveted as few books have. Highly reccommended. And heck, you might even find more of worth in the end than I did.
Quite simply a masterpiece; possibly the best I've ever read.......1997-06-21
A superbly researched and written book. Anderson transports the reader to a historical period with wholly plausible possiblities. A should-read for any who appreciate a well written book with the ability to grab and hold one's interest with an iron grip. A must-read for any who enjoy historical-fiction/fantasy
Customer Reviews:
A legend is born.......2004-08-06
The city of Ys has been destroyed, and the king must now find a new home for his subjects. He struggles to create a new settlement for them, while protecting them from attacking barbarians and the whims of the Roman authorities. Christianity is becoming dominant, and the old gods are losing their influence on the affairs of men. The Roman Empire is under attack both from outside as well as within. Can the king save his family and friends? The authors end their epic story by blending it into the legends surrounding the origins of the Breton city of Quimper, and include a wealth of historical detail in this mix of history, legend, and fantasy.
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Volume one contains Roma Mater and Gallicenae
Customer Reviews:
A clash of cultures.......2004-08-06
This third installment of the "King of Ys" saga is the most gripping yet, with the conflict between the King and the gods growing, with increasingly devesating results. The tension builds as we watch the King struggle to balance the demands of his god (Mithras) with those of the gods of Ys. The gods are demanding that he marry his daughter, which is forbidden by his religion. While the King struggles to preserve his kingdom, others are plotting his demise. Meanwhile, the Roman Empire is occupied by its own internal struggles, and the barbarians sense an opportunity to attack. Filled with the same rich historical detail as the first two books, this book is a wonderful mixture of history, legend, and fantasy.
Great story.......1999-07-20
Dahut is the daughter of Gratilonius, the hero of King of YS. A fabulous book.
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The Roman Empire in decline.......2004-08-06
This book is a fascinating blend of history, legend, and fantasy. This book was clearly heavily researched and includes numerous footnotes explaining the authors' interpretations. In this first book of the series, we are introduced to our protagonist and the city-state of Ys. This book sets the stage for the rest of the series and starts slow, but it provides a wealth of historical detail about the waning days of the Roman Empire.
An Excellent begining book to an oustanding series!.......1999-01-30
I really enjoyed this series, and it's the second time i've read it so far. I recommend this to all who enjoy fantasy series with political intrigue and mysterious/legendary cities. The author's bring to live this city of Ys and it's main characters with such vision. You really feel like you are there and the hero is excellently written. I was disappointed to not find many other books by these two! =)
Customer Reviews:
The continuing saga of the King of Ys.......2004-08-06
This is the second volume of the "King of Ys" saga and picks up where "Roma Mater" ended. This book provides much more character development for the central characters and describes, in detail, the condition of the northern reaches of the Roman Empire in this period of decline. While this book has less action than the first book, it is clearly setting the stage for a coming conflict. The authors have combined extensive historical research with legend and a nice dose of fantasy to provide a story rich with detail.
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The King of Ys (2)
Manufacturer: Nelson Doubleday
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Volume 2 contains Dahut and The Dog and the Wolf
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In just one month, make the mirror your best friend—by giving your body a shapeover! 28-Day Body Shapeover provides real, sustainable results with the fastest way to shape the body you've always wanted.
You'll be taken step by step through four weeklong stages of workouts and menus that are set up to fit practically any lifestyle. The key is the structured yet highly flexible plan, which features the following:
- Concise workouts just 30 to 40 minutes in length
- A choice between daily workouts or three workout days per week
- A variety of exercises that can be performed at home or in the gym
- Menus that list everything you need to eat for 28 days and allow you to substitute your favorite foods
And once you have finished the first 28 days and are looking your best, the plan doesn't stop there. Author and fitness authority Brad Schoenfeld shows how to adjust the plan so that you can use it over and over again to shape your body to its fullest potential!
Customer Reviews:
Very motivational.......2007-02-08
This is the first book I've found that delivers the complete weight loss package:
. What to do (exercise) to optimize getting fit
. What to eat to optimize losing weight
. Explicit daily directions on exactly what to eat and how to exercise correctly and safely
Note that this book is not for the faint-hearted. I've never been hungry on the diet, but it's very directed to providing your body with the right nutrients to match the exercise regiment (in other words, not highly interesting)...when you get down to it, it's a good diet for those of us with high cholesterol or diabetes since it cuts out processed foods, sugars and unhealthy fats.
It is also offers a very aggressive workout regiment - and I congratulate ANYONE who can do the 3x weekly weight-lifting workouts in only 1/2 hour, versus the one hour it's always taken me on the 7 weeks I've been following this. If you've never done weights, you may want to consider a trainer for a while.
Finally, if you do choose this book, you need to think of this as a path to changing your diet and exercise patterns/lifestyle. If you're merely looking to lose a quick few pounds, this is a lot of work, and it takes a while to see the inevitable payoff on the scale.
I must be missing something.....I was disappointed........2006-12-22
Unfortunately, I am going to return this book. The weight program is very thorough, but nothing new. The meal plans seemed very restrictive and limiting. All (and I mean ALL 28) of the dinners consist of 4 - 6 ounces of broiled meat or seafood and 12 ounces of a vegetable. Day 21 is 4 ounces of broiled venison with 12 ounces of okra. Day 26 - 4 ounces broiled sea bass and 12 ounces sauteed red bell peppers. A typical breakfast is 2 slices multi-grain bread with a Spanish Omelet (6 egg whites, 3 tablespoons salsa, 1 tbsp flaxseed oil) with coffee or tea... not my thing.
Straightforward, Simple Advice.......2006-12-13
I consider myself in good shape, but like the reviewer below, was in search of something new to bust through a plateau. This book was it!
It's amazing how much digging you have to do to find books that encourage fitness and strength, not just walking and possibly some light dumbbell work a couple days a week. Women seem to get suckered into the idea that doing some sort of extreme diet without exercise will make them look great. For example, even on Amazon.com they differentiate weight loss and exercise as two separate categories! Women also perpetuate this fear that weight lifting will make them huge - not so! Weight training is the only way you will look lean and tight, not lean with flabby skin.
Not that I needed any convincing, but Brad Shoenfeld uses weight lifting as the cornerstone of his book. Moreover, the meals are easy and definitely flexible, with enough variety to be pleasing. Although I personally do not adhere strictly to the menu and prefer to shuffle things around, this feature could be good for women who need step-by-step coaching.
I wouldn't change a thing about this book (except maybe that the author changed the cover from a sort of 1980s-looking woman with a great body to a more toned-down woman lifting, what? 2 pounds?, who doesn't really look that defined..). It's a serious body shapeover plan that is not for wimps. But let's get serious - the skinny/fat look (thin but no muscle tone) ain't so pretty. I've seen gorgeous gains in muscle definition and have lost a pant size since I began using this book as a guide, and I'm not new to exercise nor am I overweight. Drop that Prevention mag/Atkins/New York Diet/random extreme diet plan and buy this book!
Good advice for all levels.......2006-11-05
I've been working out with weights pretty consistently for a few years and I've read a lot of books on the subject, and most of them have just rehashed the same old thing over and over. This book is different because it gives very specific and very manageable combinations of exercises to do over the course of a month. It was just what I needed to shake up my routine and help me past a plateau. I would recommend it to anyone who wants new ideas on which exercises to do and in what combination. And it's a surprisingly interesting book, too. I've really enjoyed reading about muscle formation and nutrition - it really is a wealth of information.
28-day body shapeover.......2006-09-07
exellent book to get in good shape i really love my workout
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Finally - a good book about good wines that everyone can use! More than just a comprehensive list,
The Good Life Guide To Enjoying Wine is a primer that will give you confidence in your own taste. And it will help you describe what you like to others without the pretensions often associated with wine.
Designed to bring you up to speed on what you need to know about delicious wines in a deliberately short read, the Guide will:
-- Show you how to easily negotiate any restaurant wine list.
-- Teach you how to successfully navigate even the fanciest wine list.
-- Help you create smiles at your next dinner party.
Use the included Comment Section to keep a record of your adventures, and to make reordering your favorite wines a breeze.
Whether you're a new enophile or an old pro,
The Good Life Guide To Enjoying Wine will provide you with tasting and buying strategies to use when dining out or entertaining at home - while making you feel like an expert at both.
Customer Reviews:
The Good Life Guide to Enjoying Wine.......2007-09-15
In the beginner to advanced beginner range, this book is well written, easy to understand and enjoyable to read.
Simply brillant!.......2006-04-06
Ray Johnson is an amazing professor, this book integrates his lectures into a consise & enjoyable read. It's appeal could range from a wine tasting novice, to an your acclaimed connisseur. I reccommend this book to anyone who enjoys the beauty of wine. * I know that Ray's put many years of hard work & determination into getting this published. I just wanted to let him know that I'm happy for him & I believe he achieved what he set out do. A perfect addition to the wine novels in your book shelve. Thanks for the passionate energy & motivation you inspire in us Ray! Cheers Drew Henderson
Best WIne Intro Book Ever.......2006-03-26
There just isn't a better introductory wine book available. I imagine someone who doesn't have much experience with wine picking up this book, and immediately understanding the excitement of learning about wine, finding out what you like best and becoming a life-long wine lover! The book gives a sure formula for trying the various classes of wines to narrow down the vast number of wines available, then learning what to look for within the classes you prefer. Even though Johnson is a widely-proclaimed professional wine educator and taster, there isn't a hint of snobbery, just plain language, written with humor and appreciation. Don't get me wrong, long-time wine drinkers will love the book too!
Just the facts..with a bit of humor.......2006-02-23
Finally, a book that gets us out of the musty cellar and the dusty library for a bit of fresh air, sunshine and fun with wine. A great book for anyone who's tired of the "wine snobs" going on and on...and who just wants to enjoy a great glass of wine and wants to know more about what they're drinking!
A Good Life Guide to Enjoy Wine.......2006-02-21
I love the way the author Ray Johnson makes anyone who reads his book feel new excitement for the tasting of wine!! The hospitality ideas for the guests we serve and the diversity of his background add so much to his presentation. Ray Johnson never talks down to the novice nor does he try to be one who knows it all. He just shares and has a great time about it!!!! His various contributions to the wine industry are fantastic and his desire for everyone to just "Enjoy" and learn, are his greatest assets. Get this book You will Love It!!! Jaysweet
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