M.F.K. Fisher's Translation of the Physiology of Taste: Or, Meditations on Transcendental Gastronomy (Harvest/Hbj Book)

M.F.K. Fisher's Translation of the Physiology of Taste: Or, Meditations on Transcendental Gastronomy (Harvest/Hbj Book)
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A superb book, superbly translated

M.F.K. Fisher's Translation of the Physiology of Taste: Or, Meditations on Transcendental Gastronomy (Harvest/Hbj Book)
Brillat-Savarin , and M. F. K. Fisher
Manufacturer: Harcourt
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Binding: Paperback

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A superb book, superbly translated.......2006-09-01

NOTE: This review refers to ISBN 1-58243-103-5. This is a reprint edition of the original Heritage Press publication, in 1949, of M.F.K. Fisher's translation of Brillat-Savarin. As issued, the book is simply titled "The Physiology of Taste, or, Meditations on Transcendental Gastronomy."

Now, with those details out of the way, let me make bold to say that this is one of the world's great books!

When I first began reading it, I became annoyed: "Who is this Frenchman, who thinks he can write about, and tell me about, everything under the sun?" For the book contains many, many digressions. I have seen it referred to as a "cookbook," which is wildly wrong -- it is MEANT to be a book about food and the art of cooking food. And no less about the art of eating food.

But the many digressions are the key to this wonderful book.

A brief biography: born in 1755, trained as a lawyer, Brillat-Savarin became the mayor of his home town, Belley. But he fled France at the time of the Revolution, and went to America. After his brief exile, he returned to Paris and served as a judge in the court of appeals. He spent the last twenty-five years of his life living peacefully, and writing this book.

Did he know that he was creating a masterpiece? Interesting question!

As his intrepid translator, M.F.K. Fisher comments, this seems to be a book which will last more than a century or two. It may well live for thousands of years.

WHY?

Because of the personality and intelligence of the author! Just like Fisher, I wish that I had been one of his friends! And, when push comes to shove, one purpose of a library is to provide an army of friends, hopefully intelligent, gentle, serene, and perceptive. Brillat-Savarin is all of these.

One sample discussion that I can recall from memory is about the ability of various men to enjoy tasty food. And Brillat-Savarin puts his point simply and unforgettably: there are men born blind, and men born lame, and men born deaf. On the other hand, there are men born with sight, men born with normal mobility, and men who can hear. In the same way, some men are born with an inability to appreciate delicious food, due to a lack of taste-buds on the tongue or whatever, BUT there are men who are born loving tasty food -- and I am writing my book by and about these people! :-)

Be careful about buying this book! It may wind up on your nightstand for a long, long, time. Fine wine indeed, from a truly vintage mind -- and a truly fine translator.

Also beware: it may make you hungry! :-)

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Recorded history is a finely-woven magic fabric of intricate lies about events predating the sixteenth century. There is not a single piece of evidence that can be reliably and independently traced back earlier than the eleventh century. This book details events that are substantiated by hard facts and logic, and validated by new astronomical research and statistical analysis of ancient sources.

Customer Reviews:

Calculations are only as good as your numbers.......2007-08-03

Yes, we can all agree that mainstream history is nearly 100% BS due to politics, economics, ego, problems with dating techniques, and various conspiracies. Agreed. But, I've been researching the distinct possibility that human history (in terms of civilizations) are much more ancient than we've been told, so coming across this book was very interesting to me. I wondered how Fomenko could be wrong (if at all) because he is very persuasive in his presentations. Then it dawned on me. If at previous times in prehistory, due to the various catastrophies that are well documented (comets, asteroids, planetary disruptions, plasma discharge, pole reversals, etc) the Earth was in a different position in relation to the sun, different tilt on its axis, different orbit, different rotation (in terms of velocity and DIRECTION), and the continents were in different positions, then would this not cause the ancients to see the sky (constellations) differently? In other words, is Fomenko making erronious assumptions about the physics of the Earth in pre-history, which then corrupt his data with regards to dating the relevant astrology? The last event to seriously disrupt our planet occured roughly 3500 years ago, according to other good researchers, so is it possible Fomenko has been confused by this? The vastly different physics of our planet in the not so distant past may explain this confusion, which is not to say the "mainstream" version of history is correct; on the contrary. I am not an expert in these fields, but wanted to see if this idea could spark discussion.

Pants on fire?.......2007-07-19

Will people ever read before spamming? Yes, Jesuits could not rewrite world history alone, they had help. Anyway, Dr Prof Acad A.Fomenko does not point to jesuits as the driving force of world wide history manipulation in published volumes 1,2,3;, actually he barely mentions the poor devils. Check it with 'Search inside' feature, please. China is rarely mentioned either, in fact, Dr Fomenko is completely eurocentric. Right, his theory contradicts all mainstream schools of history, because in their actual state they are all built on blatantly erroneus chronology. You don't need a mysterious cabal (conspiracy) to falsify history, the falsification is its modus operandi. It is inherent to history(ians) to falsify (distort) events, as it is inherent to humans to boast as it is inherent to power (authority) to legimize itself by referrring to glorious past made to its own order. Dr Prof Fomenko and team have identified scores of instances of such manipulation in Russian, European, etc.. history, and delivered valid statistical proof thereof. His own 'reconstruction' is completely another story. Forget c14 as a valid method of dating. W.Libby has initially discovered a brilliant method of INDEPENDENT dating. Too bad, c14 method has become a joke after a forced marrige with dendrochronology with consensual chronological scale inbuilt. Radiocarbon method can't stand blind tests, but is so very productive as a rubberstamp.

Accepted History & Chronology Must Be Changed. .......2007-04-09

There is no doubt that history as most know it is a sham, & institution's version of History both University & Church is fradulent & inaccurate. Everything was established with an agenda, The real "Dark Ages" are now when we have access to incredible amounts of information past authorities & more important 'common folk' didn't have but our institutions & educators are slow to evolve because of what has ignorantly & arrogantly been taught for too long. This is on many subjects not just Chronology.

For anyone to question "Why would a Mathematician have anything credible to say of History?" The answer is from Dr. Fomenko's preface in the book: "It would be worthwhile to remind the reader that in the XVI-XVII century Chronology was considered to be a subdivision of Mathematics." These volumes could possibly be some of the most important works to date & should be read by everyone with an interest in History, especially professors & educators who have a duty to the public. I have read both books & must say that 'Chronology 1' has some very eye opening & revolutionary information. Even if these volumes are part true the implications are profound & opens the doors to further investigations & questions which must be done. I speak several different lanquages & must say the logic Dr. Fomenko uses with "inflection" of words & words being read from left to right in one region & right to left in another then written backwards, the removal of vowels & get down to basics of words, or different cities & locations having the same name etc. is correct. Vowel usage has always been optional & varied, actually complicating linquistics & study. The first thing one has to understand is that words never had a fixed spelling in history like we do now, the spelling of words was mutable & regional, as well as names & titles of people were vast, varied & changed, NOTHING WAS FIXED or understood linear. Matters of Life & Death as well as financial profiteering yesterday & today were & are made with ignorant, illogical & conspiratorial views of history & reality, it's time people get closer to the Truth & society collectively grow up.

Very Interesting.......2007-03-07

It is a good proposal and I believe it will mature into something even better in the future. I think it deserves to be read.

History as Science Fiction.......2007-01-10

Anatoly Fomenko has written a very intriguing book, full of pictures, charts, and computer 'proof' of his thesis: backwards of AD900 we don't really know what happened or when. Between AD900 and AD1600 there is more certainty, but there is still a lot of fuzzy ground, and things don't get reliable until we get past the 1600's where the printing press made it very difficult for the perpetrators of this timeline manipulation to change anything that had been committed to print. The Dark Ages did not happen. Books were burned for a reason. One organization has doubled the actual length of its existence by expanding the real chronology. Read why.

I had always wondered why Christ died about AD33 and yet men waited until the 11th century to form the Knights Templar, the Cathars, etc and go after the Holy Land by force. Why the 1000 year gap? Turns out there wasn't more than a 10-12 year gap and he proves it using astronomy. This also implies that the planet is not as old as we have been told, and current Christian and other creationist scientists are already championing that idea without being aware of Fomenko's book. The two groups, creationist scientists and the Russian mathematical analysts corroborate each other. Fascinating.

Of course, all this flies in the face of what we have been told traditionally is the 'proper' chronology of western civilization, and most readers will experience 'cognitive dissonance' in reading this book. It means that our history going backwards from AD1600 becomes progressively more incorrect and unreliable until it cannot be trusted at all... in the space of 700-800 years.

Naturally, the curious, open-minded reader will want to know WHO did this, WHY, and did any of the events we think of as really ancient ever happen?
Dr. Fomenko is a respected scientist/mathematician at Moscow State University who has already answered these questions to the satisfaction of his initially skeptical colleagues. Most of them are now believers, a few still refuse to believe (the usual diehards), and of course the western press has ignored Fomenko's work -- for obvious reasons when you read the book. The ones who perpetrated this chronology ruse have a lot to answer for. They are still with us. That's why this book is a well-kept secret.

I gave the book a 4-star rating because I was unable to check out some of his claims; those I checked were as he said. But if even 1/3 of his claims are true, this punches a big hole in what we think is our history, the meaning of western civilization, our educational process (for repeating the ruse as gospel), and the trustworthiness of the organization that perpetrated this ruse, well-intentioned or not.

This book relates to current research into a Young Earth paradigm, to John Keel's discoveries about our planet, and Fr Malachi Martin's insights (in his now out-of-print books). We are indeed sheep who are manipulated and kept ignorant -- for a reason. While knowing what these men have to say may be the "booby prize" (as in: 'what can you do with this knowledge?'), it will provide interesting reading. Didn't someone say: "...and the Truth will set you free."?? For you to judge if this book contains the truth.

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Faberge in America
Geza Von Habsburg-Lothringen , David Parks Curry , Faberge (Firm) , New York Metropolitan Museum of Art , Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco , and Geza von Habsburg
Manufacturer: Thames & Hudson
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Faberge in America

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Faberge in America
Geza VON HABSBURG
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Faberge in America
Geza Von Habsburg
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Faberge in America
Geza Von Habsburg
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Faberge in America.
Geza von Habsburg
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INCREDIBLY BEAUTIFUL

The Art of Zadora: America's Faberge
Janet Zapata , Andreas Von Zadora-Gerlof , and David Behl
Manufacturer: Vendome Press
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Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 0865652015

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INCREDIBLY BEAUTIFUL.......2004-02-21

Sotheby's in Beverly Hills recently hosted an A-list soiree to celebrate their showing of Zadora's table-top sculpture and jewelry. If you missed that, you can ooh and aah over the glorious accouterment in this luxe collection of his work.

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Faberge in America
Geza Von Et Al. Habsburg
Manufacturer: Fine Arts Museum, San Francisco
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Faberge in America and The Lillian Thomas Pratt Collection of Faberge [Exhibition Checklist, Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, Aug. 24 - Nov. 3, 1996]

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Faberge in America and The Lillian Thomas Pratt Collection of Faberge [Exhibition Checklist, Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, Aug. 24 - Nov. 3, 1996]

Manufacturer: Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
ProductGroup: Book
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ASIN: B000EGYL2S

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A checklist for this dual exhbition of the national tour of FABERGE IN AMERICA and THE LILLIAN THOMAS PRATT COLLECTION OF FABERGE organized by the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts. Each exhibition has it's own Catalog -- this is the Checklist, containing brief descriptions of the pieces in the entire dual exhibition and catalog numbers for reference to the catalogs. Unpaginated [approx. 44 pgs.]; no photos.

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Ancient Far Eastern designs symbolizing "wholeness," mandala designs often incorporate a variety of repetitive geometrical designs. This colorful collection includes two each of 24 different mandala motifs, with fanciful centerpieces depicting stars, angels, butterflies, florals, mythical figures, and other eye-catching designs.

How to Arrange Florals If You Think You Can't: Beinners Guide With Silk Flowers (Leisure Arts Craft Leaflets)
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A great book to add to your floral crafting collection

How to Arrange Florals If You Think You Can't: Beinners Guide With Silk Flowers (Leisure Arts Craft Leaflets)
Leisure Arts
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A great book to add to your floral crafting collection.......2002-04-04

This is another wonderful floral craft publication from Leisure Arts. To avoid repetitition I invite you to view my reviews of "How to Arrange Dried Florals If You Think You Can't" and "How to Do Wreaths If You Think You Can't" as both of these books follow the same format as this one. The only reason I have not rated this book as well as the others is that I prefer the finished look that only high quality "silks" can achieve and not all projects in this book achieve this look. Still, there are nearly 90 projects for your review and the vast majority of them deserve credit.

Decorating With Silk & Dried Flowers : 80 Arrangements Using Floral Materials of All Kinds (Arts & Crafts for Home Decorating Series)

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a helpful guide to flower arrangeing
all wraped up in one book

Decorating With Silk & Dried Flowers : 80 Arrangements Using Floral Materials of All Kinds (Arts & Crafts for Home Decorating Series)
The Editors of Creative Publishing international
Manufacturer: Creative Publishing international
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0865733627
Release Date: 1993-11-27

Book Description

-Demonstrates 80 arrangements using floral materials of all kinds.

Customer Reviews:

a helpful guide to flower arrangeing.......2004-06-23

I found this book very helpful . the projects are simple and easy to make. if you are just staring out then this book is for you.

all wraped up in one book.......1999-02-14

Decorating With Silk & Dried Flowers is a great book. It has all the information you could want to do flower arranging. The pictures and explanations are also wonderful. I recommend this book to anyone interested in floral design. It's well worth buying enjoy!

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Garden Inspired Silk Florals
Terry L. Rye
Manufacturer: North Light Books
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Binding: Paperback

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Book Description

This inspiring project book will fool the eye and beautify the home with gorgeous silk floral arrangements that look as though they've been picked fresh from the garden.

The 17 arrangements are divided into four sections that feature a variety of styles and flowers. Each project includes complete materials lists, expert tips, and suggestions for creating variations on these beautiful arrangements:

-Victorian inspired urns, topiaries and romantic table arrangements brimming with garden roses and ivy -Floral designs reminiscent of an English meadow, featuring casual arrangements with delphinium, alstroemeria, lavender, tulip and herbs -Beautiful bulb compositions blooming with crocuses, anemomes, irises, hyacinths, daffodils and more -Sumptuous wreaths, swags, topiaries and table arrangements made with artificial lemons, limes, apples, grapes, flowers and greenery.

Silk Flowers For Every Season
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Silk Flowers For Every Season
Diane D. Flowers
Manufacturer: North Light Books
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With their vivid colors and abundant variety, silk flowers are an inexpensive and simple way to decorate a home. Silk Flowers for Every Season is the perfect book for crafters and do-it-yourselfers who want to learn more about this increasingly popular trend, with:

-25 step-by-step projects that show readers how to use materials readily available in any craft store to create beautiful arrangements for any time of year

-Helpful suggestions on how to customize arrangements for special occasions

-Tips on getting the most value out of time, money and supplies

With Silk Flowers for Every Season, readers will have year-round decorating ideas at their fingertips.

The Art of Arranging Silk Flowers
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The must have book to achieve realism with silks

Are you serious about silk flower arranging?

Somewhat lacking in specific guidelines.

This guy is very artistic, however not enough instruction.

New, fascinating, definitely the best work on silk flowers

The Art of Arranging Silk Flowers
Emilio Robba , and Mimi Luebbermann
Manufacturer: William Morrow & Company
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Binding: Hardcover

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Book Description

Emilio Robba's silk flower collections are legendary. The designer's designer, Robba has fashioned beautiful arrangements for everyone from Vogue to Pierre Cardin. In The Art of Arranging Silk Flowers, surely the loveliest fabric flower arrangement book ever to be published, Robba shares his inspired design sense which always takes its cues from nature -- its harmonious color combinations, the subtleties of the blooming process, its imperfections, and its simple beauty. Robba provides practical information demonstrating how to select, arrange, and maintain silk flowers using three different design techniques -- planted in moss, immersed in the illusion of water, and fashioned into bouquets. Step-by-step special projects as well as complete details on materials, methods, and preservation serve both beginner and experienced arrangers alike.

Customer Reviews:

The must have book to achieve realism with silks.......2004-04-08

This is without a doubt the best book I've found on silk florals. True, it doesn't give you step by step instructions on which flowers to put together, but there are many books on the market that do that. Instead, this book will show you something none of the others will- how to take your arrangement from ordinary and artificial looking to something that appears alive and dynamic. The photos are beautiful and offer the reader a lot of ideas on manipulating the stems and blossoms to achieve a more life like effect. I refer to this book more than any other when working on an arrangement and highly recommend it.

Are you serious about silk flower arranging?.......2000-02-05

I have many books on silk flower arranging and this is the most exquisite I've ever seen. Robba can manipulate the flowers to appear absolutely real. His arrangements are elegant, and the text is inspiring. If you already know the basics, this book will spark your creativity. It takes arranging silks to the ultimate artistic level. I enjoy it and recommend it.

Somewhat lacking in specific guidelines........1999-06-05

I was disappointed with this book's lack of specifics. I was looking for insight into which flowers should be paired together in arrangements, with specific suggestions. This book simply did not provide enough for a beginner to know how to choose the right combinations. The pictures were not what I was looking for since I want to do an impressive arrangement for a dining room, and the book showed mainly smaller basic arrangements. It's focus was more on exploring your own creativity; I ended up returning it.

This guy is very artistic, however not enough instruction........1999-02-03

This book is very pretty. However, it does not provide enough illustrations of silk flowing arranging. I don't think many people buy it just to look at pretty pictures. Most want instruction, examples and ideas. The book is really lacking in all three.

New, fascinating, definitely the best work on silk flowers.......1997-12-11

New, fascinating, definitely the best work on silk flowers ever. I felt both like a painter and sculptor reading (watching) this book. At last flower arrangements that will look natural and last. Wonderful flowers, always, everywhere, YES, IT IS POSSIBLE.

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Complete instructions to making silk ribbon flowers

Making and Arranging Silk Flowers
Anne Hamilton , and Kathleen White
Manufacturer: Sterling Pub Co Inc
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0806972866

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Complete instructions to making silk ribbon flowers.......1999-07-20

I have found this book to be a wonderful source of inspiration - there are dozens of flower varieties to make, each with step by step instructions and templates.

I notice the book is out of print - I have also found the tools and supplies required for this dying art are equally elusive!

Silk Flowers: Making and Arranging Ribbon Flowers
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Silk Flowers: Making and Arranging Ribbon Flowers
Anne Hamilton , and Kathleen White
Manufacturer: David R. Godine Publisher
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Binding: Hardcover

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Elegant Silk Ikebana: A Complete Manual for Japanese Silk Flower Making and Arranging, Including Fashion Accessories, Corsages, and Wedding Bouquets
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Elegant Silk Ikebana: A Complete Manual for Japanese Silk Flower Making and Arranging, Including Fashion Accessories, Corsages, and Wedding Bouquets
Diane H. Thomas
Manufacturer: Hunter Publishing Company (AZ)
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Make It in Minutes: Faux Flower Arrangements (Make It in Minutes)
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Make It in Minutes: Faux Flower Arrangements (Make It in Minutes)
Melody Thompson
Manufacturer: Lark Books
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ASIN: 1600592031

Book Description

The craft of faux flower arranging is ready for a contemporary update—and Melody Thompson, a Texas Master Florist, is just the person to do it. Founder of a successful Austin, Texas floral boutique, Melody has extensive experience creating personal and original designs for weddings and special events. Here, she reveals her secrets for getting professional results in less than one hour. Vivid color photos display 40 beautiful and varied arrangements and styles for accents, centerpieces, wreaths, topiaries, and bouquets.

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Making Silk Flowers
Beryl Wasey
Manufacturer: B T Batsford Ltd
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