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The redoubtable Phryne Fisher is holidaying at Cave House, a Gothic mansion in the heart of Australia's Victorian mountain country. But the peaceful surroundings mask danger. Her host is receiving death threats, lethal traps are set without explanation, and the parlour maid is found strangled to death. What with the reappearance of mysterious funerary urns, a pair of young lovers, an extremely eccentric swagman, an angry outcast heir, and the luscious Lin Chung, Phryne's attention has definitely been caught. Her search for answers takes her deep into the dungeons of the house and into the limestone Buchan caves. But what will she find this time?
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Reliably engaging. Particularly sexy........2007-09-03
This is the sexiest of the Phryne Fisher series that I've read. Yowsa. A good mystery with a big, thrilling conclusion. One of Greenwood's best.
I'm Jealous of a fictional character!.......2007-03-19
Phryne Fisher is an enchanting young socialite who enjoys setting society in 1928 slightly on its ear. She drives a cool car, flies planes, is a crack shot, and shows up at house parties with her Chinese lover, scandalizing her hosts and fellow guests. And she is gorgeous and wealthy, too. Is it wrong to be jealous of a fictional character?
Urn Burial follows a typical theme for mysteries set in the 20's - a weekend party at a country house. So it is no big surprise when the river cuts the house off from the town and they are all trapped with a murderer. The cast of characters is also as expected with some old maids, a military man, young socialites and dashing young men. But this setup has some modern twists. I don't remember books written in the 20's having quite so much sex in them, for example. Not that this is a bad thing, just different. The attitudes and actions of the characters also have a touch of modernity to them - there are stronger roles for women and less social rigidity that probably existed at the time.
And did I mention that this book is set in Australia? Another interesting twist on the classic mystery. This book highlights and incorporates into the story some of the amazing natural wonders found all over Australia.
This book is a good read. The characters are good, the setting interesting, and the urn theme is bizarre and intriguing. There is some sex, some action, and a good ending. If the mystery is a little weaker than you might like, you don't notice much because it is all of a piece and enjoyable.
Did I guess it? Parts. Will I read more? Yes, I'm looking forward to them!
An Australian gothic mansion poses threats.......2006-04-21
Kerry Greenwood's URN BURIAL: A PHRYNE FISHER MYSTERY tells of a holiday at an Australian gothic mansion in the country where a host faces death threats and traps are set. When murder results and mysterious funerary urns appear, Phyrne sets out on one of the most dangerous investigations of her life.
Urn Burial.......2006-02-25
Not much as a mysteery but great as a fun read. The lifestyle Phryne has and era in which she lives are the really fun things here. Because of the latter theses books are always worth reading.
Phryne Fisher is one of the best characters to hit the mystery scene.......2005-12-31
Another dip into earlier Greenwood novels from Poisoned Pen Press. I think the Hon. Phryne Fisher is one of the best characters to hit the mystery scene. If you haven't read this yet, why not?! This one follows Ruddy Gore--early in Phryne's relationship with her Chinese lover. Phryne has been invited to a house party some distance in the countryside, and is introducing her love Lin Chung to society ladies who don't quite know what to make of him. Phyrne's on the guest list primarily because her host is getting death threats, and she soon falls into a trap laid for him. And the river's rising so everyone's struck there for a while. A classic English theme played out in the wilds of Australia. And, of course, Phryne's leading people into a future free of Victorian conventions with a vengeance.
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Hydriotaphia (Urn Burial) and The Garden of Cyrus
Thomas Browne , and
Frank Livingstone Huntley
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Edited by Frank L. Huntley, this volume pairs the complete texts of both "Hydriotaphia (Urn Burial)" and "The Garden of Cyrus" published together (as they were in the original edition in 1658). With modernized spelling, punctuation, and an ample glossary, this edition is also extremely well annotated and includes an introduction, a list of principal dates in the life of Sir Thomas Browne, and a bibliography.
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Religio medici,: A letter to a friend, Christian morals, Urn-burial, and other papers (The writings of Sir Thomas Browne)
Thomas Browne
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- Ecstatic!!!!!
- priceless
- The First of an Absorbing, Enlightening Series
- Tested By Fire . . .
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Ratha's Creature (The Named)
Clare Bell
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Ratha and her clan are the Named, a band of intelligent wild cats whose society is based on herding deer. the Named have laws, language, traditions, and leaders. they also have enemies. the predatory raiders of the unNamed are driving them close to the edge of survival. then ratha, a mere yearling, discovers what she calls the “red tongue”—Fire. Her new weapon gives the Named a new defense, but it also rouses the ire of Meoran, the tyrannical clan leader. soon ratha finds herself in exile among the un- Named, but determined to survive.
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Ecstatic!!!!!.......2007-10-06
Others have written about this book far more eloquently than I would be able to. I am just writing this to express my love for this tale and it's characters.
I have adored this story since I first saw the Storybreak version one Saturday ages ago. I immediately got the book and proceeded to read it over and over again into shreds. I was heartbroken when I discovered I was unable to replace my shredded book... For some unknown reason everything Clare Bell was out-of-print AND very hard to find (although I would come across a short story from her here and there). I have carefully kept my falling apart pages in one place so I could continue to reread this book.
I am ecstatic that I can now get a new, untattered version of this book AND the sequels. Yay!
priceless.......2007-09-16
I read this book originally when I was in grade school. Now, I'm 32 and have never forgotten it. It was a great surprise to find that it had been reprinted and I look forward to going back and reading it again. Most of the details are fuzzy but Ratha's courage stuck with me through high school and past. It was a fantastic read and I would recommend it to anyone.
The First of an Absorbing, Enlightening Series.......2007-09-03
I didn't discover Clare Bell's books until I was 50 years old. Ratha's Creature and the rest of the series are such fantastic, absorbing books that they seamlessly cross over generations. Not a book for young adults only! Reading Ratha's Creature will kick off a new world for the reader in which you laugh, cry and breath with the characters. I love these books and highly recommend them.
Tested By Fire . . ........2007-08-23
There are plenty of cat stories out there in the publishing universe. I can honestly say I've never read any cat story that's quite like the work of Clare Bell. Don't look for cuddly bright eyed kittens here! Part Clan of the Cave Bear, part Jungle Book, Clare's prehistoric feline fantasy takes us into the world of a clan of sentient cats called the Named and one spirited yearling named Ratha. Back in print after many years, these works are back on the shelf and in the hands of eager readers again.
This first book is Ratha's story, her journey in discovering her own strength as she changes roles from herder, to rebel, exile and heroine. When a spirited Ratha discovers ways to handle the fire that so terrifies her people, she doesn't realize that her actions will lead to exile, and a loss of all she's ever known. As Ratha is forced to grow up and struggle through hardship to find her way, she must learn what road to travel, despite the price she pays to walk it. When the Clan who exiled her is threatened with being destroyed, she must decide if she will be the key to their survival against the attacks of the Unnamed.
Reading this again after so many years I was pleasantly surprised to find this book has lost none of its impact and strength. Ms. Bell has created a harsh prehistoric world that her cat clan lives in. This is not a land of magic or easy choices. Each choice leads to inevitable consequences, even when it may be the right choice to make. The author's deft handling of her characters allows for readers to suspend their disbelief and really visualize this band of sentient cats that herd animals for food. The cats still have to contend with the lack of hands and the demands of their nature, but the personalities and societal pressures are very familiar and all too human.
While the tale moves quickly and is relatively short, this is not a light story--there are extremely poignant moments, and triumph is often mixed with tragedy. The author manages to pull the reader into the world without lengthy scene setting or world building detours. The book moves fast--but the tale never stumbles over itself in the telling. It's a powerful story. It's the story of what makes a leader and what kinds of roads they often travel. It's the story of love and loss and betrayal. It's a story of big cats in an unforgiving wilderness and how they survive.
This is not a cute or cuddly story. It's a serious adventure and coming of age tale that will likely appeal to young teen and young adult readers. Given some of the mature elements in the story, this may not be as appropriate for younger readers: the complex characters and mature relationships make for demanding reading! If you want to read more about Ratha and her clan, take heart! There's more to the The Named series. "Clan Ground", "Ratha and Thistle Chaser", and "Ratha's Challenge" are all back in print and the brand new "Ratha's Courage" is due out soon! If you like cat stories like these, you might want to check out "Tailchaser's Song" by Tad Williams and the "Catfantastic" story anthologies edited by Andre Norton.
Happy Reading! ^_^ Shanshad
Original Power and Beauty.......2007-08-20
This is probably one of the most original story lines ever created. Even now, some 20 years after its first publication, there really isn't anything like "Ratha's Creature", Clan Ground (The Named), Ratha and Thistle-Chaser: The Third Book of the Named or Ratha's Challenge: The Fourth Book of the Named.
When I read this book as a 'pre-teen', I was absolutely swept into Ratha's world. I was already a fan of sci-fi and fantasy, and like many girls my age, anthropomorphic animals. A clan of talking cats that harnassed the power of fire was right up my alley. While Ratha's story could have taken place here on earth, it was also alien and new. As a role model a prehistoric animal seems a little far-fetched, but Ratha was courageous and willing to explore new ideas, even if they were outside the grain of her society. She discovered the inner strength necessary to stand up for her newly discovered 'creature' and for her own inner fire.
A few years later, after reading Jean Auel's "Valley of Horses", I saw a lot in common between Ratha and Auel's leading lady, Ayla. While the characters and themes (discoveries, exile, loss and self-awareness) are similar, the adventures of the Named are more age-appropriate for younger audiences, even with the sexual and violent imagery prevalent in the series.
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- LEOPARD IN EXiLE - review
- a bad sequel to a fairly entertaining book
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- The Wessexes go to the New World
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Leopard In Exile: Carolus Rex, Book II (Carolus Rex)
Andre Norton , and
Rosemary Edghill
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Jane Austen meets James Bond in The Leopard in Exile, the second book in the Carolus Rex alternate-history fantasy series. The authors blend political intrigue, espionage, Regency romance, and magic, both black and white, to create what Harry Turtledove calls "a captivating adventure."
If you haven't read The Shadow of Albion, an authors' foreword provides background: "The point of divergence here is the affair of the Duke of Monmouth." Historically, James, Duke of Monmouth and the eldest known illegitimate child of Charles II, led an unsuccessful uprising against his uncle, the Catholic James II, in 1685. He was beheaded and his followers and supporters executed. In Norton and Edgehill's universe, Charles II married Monmouth's mother secretly before becoming king and making a childless state marriage. Upon Charles's death, Monmouth was crowned Charles III, continuing a Protestant Stuart line on England's throne.
It is now 1807. The demon-worshipping Duc d'Charenton, who's known as Marquis de Sade in our world, is conjuring black magic. Though he serves Emperor Napoleon through French spymaster Talleyrand, de Sade plots to find the Holy Grail, exult Satan, and destroy the only remaining member of France's royal family, the dauphin Louis Capet. Louis escaped France aided by the Duke of Wessex, Rupert St. Ives Dyer, an agent for England's intelligence service. He got to Baltimore, New Albion (England's North American Colonies, since no American Revolution occurred) with his wife, Meriel, and then disappeared.
Meriel writes to Sarah, Duchess of Wessex, to beg for help. Sarah, originally from Baltimore in our universe, decides to go to Meriel's aid and see New Albion. Wessex, returning from an urgent mission, follows his wife. Unfortunately, de Sade has been named governor of French Louisianne (no Louisiana Purchase occurred here) and is on his way. All will meet in Nouvelle Orl eèans.
Readers who admired J. Gregory Keyes's Newton's Cannon, Lois McMaster Bujold's A Civil Campaign, and Sharon Lee and Steve Miller's Partners in Necessity will find this series very much their cup of tea. --Nona Vero
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Under King Charles II, England's New World colonies are flourishing, as is France's colony Louisianne. Napolean is the dreaded Master of the European continent . . . And Sarah Cunningham, a woman from our own world, knows all too well what a difference this makes, for not long ago she was ripped from her life as a United States citizen in our history.Sarah, now the Duchess of Wessex, journeys to North America with her new husband, the Duke--but this is no pleasure trip. The fate of the world--New and Old--rests on her saving her friend Meriel, rescuing Louis, rightful King of France, from the clutches of the Marquis de Sade, and finding the Holy Grail. But she and her beloved Duke are beset by perils that will test their strength and spirit to the utmost.
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LEOPARD IN EXiLE - review.......2005-03-19
I have had a softcover copy of A LEOPARD IN EXILE for three or four years at least, and I can burst my fellow reviewer's balloon by saying definitively that there are no footnotes in this book, at least in the edition in my possession. I have read this copy of the book many a time and could find no footnotes, so I must assume he is lying. It is a very well-written and thoroughly researched sequel to the original novel, THE SHADOW OF ALBION, which admittedly is much better and which I prefer. I am now waiting eagerly for the third book in the CAROLUS MAGNUS Trilogy which, now that Ms. Norton has died - God rest her sould - will have to be completed by Ms. Edghill alone.
a bad sequel to a fairly entertaining book.......2004-09-24
Andre Norton and Rosemary Edghill's _Leopard in Exile_ is the sequel to _The Shadow of Albion_, which I thought was rather entertaining. Sadly, _Leopard in Exile_ is not. The world's magical structure is poorly worked out; it's a mishmash of elements from British faery lore, Native American beliefs, Satanistic black magic, and even Arthurian legend (the Holy Grail). The plot is absurdly contrived, the alternate history unconvincing (why would the American colonies under the Stuarts be more friendly to the native Americans than they were under Hanoverian rule?), and the characters poorly fleshed out. There's almost nothing of the relationship between Wessex and Sarah which was forged in the first book, just a lot of agonizing about how much they love each other, with very little interaction between them which shows rather than tells. Wessex's desperate search for Sarah, who has gone to the New World to help her friend Meriel, is a driving force behind much of the plot, but as there seems to be no depth to their relationship, it's next to impossible to feel any urgency about the search.
And worst of all, the narrative includes footnotes, which are very difficult to use effectively in fiction without distracting the reader from the flow of the action; here, they are overly self-conscious, frequently patronizing (the note explaining the bill which abolished slavery in Britain and its dominions ends "Aren't you glad I'm here to tell you these things?"), often useless (defining a recaumier as "A couch to you", when it's clear from the context anyway), and generally aggravating. Do we really need a reference to a web site about jambalaya when it's served to one of the characters? Surely not. I cannot imagine what the authors (or their editor) could have been thinking to include these idiotic, distracting notes.
I still think _The Shadow of Albion_ was worth reading, but by all means, avoid the sequel. (Hey, and I didn't even mention the gratuitous Star Wars reference or the meaningless appearance of a character from one of Edghill's other books - duly noted in the footnotes, of course).
had to stop reading.......2004-08-08
It usually takes a lot for me to give up on a book. The second volume in this series did not live up to it's predecessor or even reach half its potential. Following the first book, I was excited to see how Sarah and Wessex would reconcile their differences and live together as husband and wife. Unfortunately, none of that ever materialized. The footnotes were ludicrous, the direction of the story even more, and the writing dismal.
The Wessexes go to the New World.......2003-08-16
This sequel to "The Shadow of Albion," as I had hoped it would, begins to somewhat flesh out the world where the Stuarts kept the British throne. We learn (to my surprise) that the Tudors (from whom the Stuarts descend) used "dark foreces" to sweep the Plantagenets aside, that the French are prone to enslaving and exploiting the native peoples (in our reality, as any historian knows, they had excellent relations with most of the tribes, and it was the Spanish who were heavily into enslavement and tyranny), and that magic seems to be the prerogative of the nobility. We find out how a Canadian tribe (the Cree) happened to have a presence in the wilderness outside Baltimore, and meet the Mandan, who even in our own Universe were something of an enigma (here they speak a debased Latin, practise a blurred copy of the High Mass, and guard a treasure that includes the Holy Grail). Contemporary Americans like Jefferson, Burr, and Andrew Jackson are briefly introduced, and Charles Corday--"Gambit," the French agent who attempted an assassination at a Mooncoign masquerade party in the first book--is reintroduced and becomes a full-blown and pivotal character. Jean Lafitte, the gentleman pirate-slaver of the Louisiana coast, is here too, along with all the major characters from "Albion": Rupert, Earl of Wessex, and his lady, the former Sarah Cunningham, who was plucked magically from our Universe to take the place of her counterpart, the Marchioness of Roxbury; Louis, the Lost Dauphin, and his bride Meriel; Illya Kosciusko, Wessex's charming Polish partner-in-espionage. And the source of Sarah's dreams of "the Beast" is revealed as we learn the true depths of depravity to which the Marquis deSade is willing to sink.
Much of the story occurs in New Albion (the 13 Colonies of our world) and Nouvelle-Orleans (our New Orleans), to which first Sarah (frantically summoned by Meriel after Louis goes missing) and then Rupert travel. The storyline owes something to "The Last of the Mohicans," with characters at cross-purposes, captures and escapes, and the looming threat of torture and sacrifice. True, some of deSade's scenes are not for the tender of stomach, but then anyone who's heard of him knows not to expect a "nice man." Also true, the authors seem a bit confused about their characters' ages: in "Albion" it was established, or at least strongly suggested, that Rupert and Sarah were 32 and 23; now, two years later, it's suggested that *Rupert* is 23! (Proofreader asleep at the switch?) But there's more magic here than in the first book, suggesting that they intend to amplify still further on that aspect of their world when (as I presume they plan to do) they set their noble pair against the "atheist" Napoleon, who is now deprived of his most puissant sorcerer-supporter. The question that arises next is, Have they done enough to keep their world from turning into a copy of ours? And can they, and the Grand Alliance (now including Denmark, since England's Prince Jamie has finally wed its Princess Stephanie), roll Napoleon back from his hoped-for conquest of the world?
Just disappointing.......2002-08-27
Like other reviewers I hoped to get more out of the sequel after reading Shadow of Albion, and I like Edghill. But the paperback, even with fewer footnotes, was hard going.
The threads never came together satisfactorily and the plot was ridiculous. I don't mind christianity vs satanism in a book butin this one it made the characters extremely one-dimensional and just didn't gel with the magic mixed with voodoo.
How is Sarah supposed to prevent the People's decimation with or without the Sahoya's help? Why is the chief's son courting her? What exactly did the Grail do? The book raised loads of questions and answered none--the authors would have done better taking out most of these plot devices.
I'll read other books by both authors--just not the ones they co-author.
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"A life shaken by depression is also a life open to the possibility of deep transformation," write John McQuaid, Ph.D., and Paula Carmona, R.N., M.S.N., experts in treating depression. They recommend a combination of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and meditation. CBT teaches you to track your thoughts, observe behaviors, and notice how these affect depression. By changing thoughts and behaviors, you learn to change your emotions and mood. Meditation trains you to observe your life and thoughts. Both can help you identify, then change, core beliefs that influence depression, resulting in new core beliefs based on your values. Peaceful Mind doesn't have the snappy sentences, pep talks, or quick-read paragraphs common to self-help books. The style is calm, the content detailed, much as a therapist might explain things to you. Sometimes the style seems gloomy (e.g. "feeling desiccated, like a dried bag of bones"), but the overall feeling is optimistic. The authors hold out hope and contentment, and a conviction that this can help you get there. Psychologist John R. McQuaid, Ph.D., heads the Cognitive Behavioral Intervention Program at the Veterans Administration. Paula E. Carmona, R.N., M.S.N., is a Psychiatric Clinical Nurse Specialist with special training in Zen meditation. --Joan Price
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A concept grounded in the practice of certain forms of Buddhism, mindfulness is the conscious, uninvolved awareness of the present moment. Western psychologists have recently learned that this state of mind is particularly conducive to the accomplishment of cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT: an active mode of psychological treatment that attempts to recognize and counter negative thoughts and behaviors before they lead to debilitating symptoms like depression. As statistics confirm again and again that depression is the single most common psychological problem affecting Americans, the refinement of psychotherapy through the integration of spirituality-based techniques has generated considerable interest among psychology professionals. This approachable and easy-to-use book makes these powerful techniques available to the general public.
The book is built around a compelling series of specific, step-by-step interventions that provide readers with an understanding of the thoughts that lead to depression. They learn how to find the motivation to confront depressive feelings. By "sitting" with painful emotions and allowing them to pass, readers find that they can reduce the frequency of depressive episodes. Using meditation practices for observation and awareness, they develop the ability to recognize cognitive, physiological, and environmental triggers that can lead to aggravated periods of the disorder. When readers change how they approach their day-to-day lives—their daily activities, the choices they make, and the way they cope with life's ups and downs—they strengthen the skills they need to move beyond depression and develop lasting peace of mind.
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a good starting point in CBT and mindfulness.......2006-10-26
I'm not a psychologist, so my background in issue is very narrow. I've appreciated very much this volume, as it explain in a very clear manner the inner meaning of CBT and mindfulness. I owned yet the seminal work of Beck and al. on depression. In 'Peaceful Mind' you find the same concepst introduced in a delightful way. It's not an handbook for therapist, so there are no much references or footnotes. It gives as granted the acceptance of the Beck's paradigm (not in Kuhn's sense, of course...) and on it the authors envisage a well made self-therapy. It any case, for everyone interested in CBT and mindfulness is a good starting point.
Changed my life.......2006-10-16
I have to say upfront that I have read and practiced numerous methods/variations of mindfulness meditation. However, none have struck just the right chord with me.
Peaceful Mind opened up a new door for me and allowed me to deal with my obsessive thoughts with the ultimately practical tools of CBT and Mindfulness.
I can honestly say that that marriage changed my life.
Peace,
Brett
Not what you think.......2006-07-16
You might think that this is yet another book on mindfulness. Or, if you are into mindfulness based therapies, you may assume that this is yet another book that covers the "Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction" (MBSR, a la Kabat-Zinn) or "Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy" (MBCT, a la Segal, Williams and Teasdale).
In fact this book is unique, and doesn't really fit in the same mold as MBSR and MBCT.
Here's what I believe are the key elements:
1) EXCELLENT INTRO TO COGNITIVE THERAPY. I believe that this book contains an excellent introduction to cognitive therapy, and it can probably be used even if you aren't interested in mindfulness per se. McQuaid is a master instructor when it comes to cognitive therapy, and it shows in this book. He has an approach that is similar to Beck and others, but he has his own unique, helpful style. So I think this is an excellent resource for clients and clinicians. (Carmona is a well-established therapist in her own right, so I imagine that she contributed to the cognitive component of the book, too).
2) CONCISE, PRACTICAL INTRO TO MINDFULNESS. The introduction to mindfulness is simple and elegant, and (if I understand correctly) informed primarily by Carmona's long-standing mindfulness practice. The style here differs noticably from the writing styles of Kabat-Zinn, Santorelli, Segal and many others. The details of the approach are laid out in a very accessible, descriptive manner, without ambiguity. (I'm a fan of these other authors and their approaches, too. I'm simply pointing out that this book's style and feel is unique.)
3) SOME INTEGRATION OF THE COGNITIVE AND MINDFULNESS-BASED APPROACHES. If you are looking for a seamless integration of the two approaches, you might be a little disappointed. The authors do discuss the combination of the two approaches, but they do not attempt an extensive integration. I'm not sure that clients need to work hard to integrate the two approaches, so this is not a complaint. Those seeking more theory, research, or spiritual training in mindfulness will need to look elsewhere.
I've been collaborating with McQuaid for a couple years since this book was released, so I'm biased! If you are thinking about pursuing a mindfulness-based approach, it is probably best to commit to spending a certain amount of time each day to the practice. It is also advisable to find a group and mentors who can guide you along your path. You don't have to pursue this path with psychotherapists, and you don't have to spend large amounts of money to pursue this. You don't need lots of books on the topic of mindfulness, either. But make sure that you find a mentor or therapist or group or spiritual leader that you trust. I suppose that it is possible to do this work on your own (as described in Lawrence LeShan's book on meditation), but it is harder.
time consuming but helpful.......2005-08-28
I am finding this book quite helpful to getting to know myself better and to have greater control over my emotional responses, or mood. The authors guide you through several approaches of specific steps you should take to get to know some of your core beliefs, which they say may be causing depression. You are free to choose the approach that works best for you, but you do need to try them all to see what works. It is quite time consuming. One of the approaches requires you to record your activities and asses your mood every hour. The instructions are clear and concice and examples provided are helpful, however it does take a true commitment. I suppose it may be fair to say that true change most often does take real work.
Combo Plate.......2005-08-07
Can't decide between cognitive behavioral psychology and mindfulness practice? This easy-to-read book incorporates both approaches to overcoming depression and maintaining your equanimity. Clear, step-by-step instructions with illustrative case histories.
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Even those unfamiliar with Japanese cooking can follow the steps in this book and feel confident in achieving great tasting, authentic results.
Customer Reviews:
possibly the best cookbook I have ever bought.......2006-12-23
I bought this book from a Japanese bookstore in "Japan Town" in San Francisco on vacation. I am online now buying more for my friends. I compared this book with every other english language Japanese cookbooks in the store (and there were MANY). I found this one to be superior to the rest as it contained everything I would need to prepare meals. I should mention I have lived in Japan for 5 years and have a good feel for what is authentic. This book has allowed me to create some very nice meals at home approaching resturant quality of those found in Japan. I expecially like the pictures that show all the steps of the preparation including pictures of the ingredients. Also included is a section that shows how food is served (presentation on table).
Honestly, I don't see how you can go wrong buying this book. Its inexpensive and contains EVERY aspect you need to be sucessful: tools and utensils, knife skills, ingredients, recipies, and presentation.
Now I just wish I could find similar books for Greek, Italian, Thai, and so on...
-Steve Maercklein
Austin, Texas
The best basic Japanese cookbook ever!.......2006-09-25
This book was given to me over a decade ago by a Japanese exchange student Kay, who stayed with my family. She was a wonderful guest and she even cooked some of the things in the book for us. This was the book which sparked my interest in Japanese cooking. I still use it to this day. It's a great basic book for someone just getting started and a good reference book for anyone who is familiar with Japanese food. It has some good timeless photos, especially for being an older book. It also has several black and white pages with photos and drawings of cookware, utensils, table setting, the various meal courses and a guide to tea. Overall, it's worth owning, fair for a coffee table book and wonderful in the kitchen!
Quick & Easy Japanese Cuisine for Everyone.......2005-11-09
I have been living in Japan for 3 years and we are about to move back to the U.S. One of my Japanese friends pulled out her copy of this book to give me some recipes. She actually bought it when she lived in the U.S. so she would have English language versions of recipes to give her American friends. She found this book to be very close to her mother's and grandmothers' way of cooking. The recipes are easy to follow and the illustrations of preparation techniques are very helpful even for someone without any prior knowledge of Japanese food preparation.
This book will turn you into a Japanese mother.......2003-09-15
After my wife and I left San Francisco and moved to the South, one of the greatest pleasures we miss is our izakaya (sake house) where they serve authentic, home-style Japanese food. Not to be outdone, I picked up a copy of this book which had recipes of many of the dishes to which we had grown fond.
The author really does walk the reader through the fundamentals of Japanese cooking, from making rice to preparing dashi, the basic stock in many recipes. In addition, the book is loaded with helpful photographs and illustrations.
My wife has been quite pleased with the results of my efforts, thanks to this book. I recommend it highly!
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Japanese Cooking for Everyone (Quick & Easy Series)
Motoko Abe
Manufacturer: Japan Publications Trading Co
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
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ASIN: 478900497X |
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Quick and Easy Japanese Cooking for Everyone
Manufacturer: Japan Publications Trading Co
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
General
| Cooking, Food & Wine
| Subjects
| Books
Regional & International
| Cooking, Food & Wine
| Subjects
| Books
| African
| Asian
| Canadian
| Caribbean & West Indian
| European
| General
| International
| Latin American
| Mexican
| Middle Eastern
| Native American
| U.S. Regional
ASIN: 4789004961 |
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